Dopplr is Amazing

Monday, June 30th, 2008 Posted in Technology, Travel | No Comments »

I started using Dopplr about a month and a half ago and I have to say: it is incredible!  Since I already use my Google calendar to keep track of all my travel details (see blog post below about SyncMyCal Mobile), I didn't want to have to enter my travel locations someplace else, too.  Dopplr is the perfect solution for me because it can import iCal feeds and automatically create trips. The site also lets you add friends and ...

Staying at a Ritz-Carlton

Tuesday, May 6th, 2008 Posted in Travel | No Comments »

I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to stay at a Ritz-Carlton this week for business. Beautiful hotel, gorgeous landscape, amazing room and view. Every member of the staff always treats you like a king (or queen), whether it's offering you a bottle of water while you're waiting for the valet to get your car, greeting you in the hallway, or helping you out with anything you need. They even provide a complimentary shoe shine service ...

Traveling with Amateurs

Saturday, April 19th, 2008 Posted in Travel | 2 Comments »

Because I'm a consultant, I travel to a client site by airplane every Monday morning and leave every Thursday night. I fly a lot. I know when to board with my group (luckily I have status and that's right after first class), how to put bags in the overhead, when I can use my cell phone again, how to claim bags at the baggage claim (if I'm desperate and need to check a bag), etc. Now I'm ...