Thee Parking Spot at LAX June 7, 2009
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I used to be a frequent flyer but lately, I really dread air travel. I’m becoming more and more like my friend Kirk who is scared of heights and don’t like flying. I braved it this weekend and flew home. After coming off on the 405, I was heading towards the Westin hotel where I normally park my car. I dreaded parking my new vehicle in the dark and glooming parkade in the back. The parking spots are cramped and surely, your car will be damaged by an uncaring driver who will park next to you and kick the door open.
I chose to park at the Parking Spot on Sepulveda. It’s well lit and very open. If you want to save some dollars, park on the rooftop for the lowest price. If you don’t mind paying a little more, choose the covered parking. And if you’re ok with leaving the keys to valet, you can choose valet service.
Here’s a coupon for you to try out the Parking Spot. There’s two locations to choose from, one on Sepulveda and the other on Century. You can’t miss their shuttle buses – yellow with black spots all over it.
What can $99 buy? January 12, 2009
Posted by yp2m in Activities, Hotels, Travel, beach, cruise.Tags: airfare, cruise, hawaii, hotel, las vegas, mexico, swimsuits, tour, vacation, whales
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What can $99 buy you today? How about a winter escape to Huatulco, Mexico. If you don’t mind flying between January 23rd and the 30th, then get yourself on Escapes.ca and book away. Huatulco is one of Mexico’s latest recreational resort projects. Not as familiar to travellers as Puerto Vallarta or Mazatlan, Huatulco offers golf, horseback riding, tennis, boating, beaching and surfing.
When I was in Las Vegas over the Christmas week, I went to see the Phantom of the Opera at the Venetian and KA, a Cirque du Soleil theatrical show at the MGM Grand. Now you can too for only $244 from Calgary which includes airfare and a week stay at the Primm Valley resort. Be sure to check out Half-Price Tix for all your discounted entertainment tickets. Don’t expect to get 50% off popular shows like the Phantom or KA but you can get some pretty good savings if you show up in line early.
If the hustle and bustle isn’t your thing then pack your swimsuits and head for Puerto Vallarta. For only $497, get an all-inclusive vacation with air from Calgary. Stay at the Costa Club Punta Arena hotel which is only 5 minutes away from downtown Puerto Vallarta and 15 minutes from the international airport where you will fly into. Visit Hume-Travel.com for more details.
Planning for Valentine’s Day? Sail on the NCL Pride of America for only $999 and visit all the Hawaiian Islands. Did you know it’s a great time to be in Hawaii? During December to April, you can see humpback whales and their youngs up close and personal with a Zodiac tour. To take advantage of this cruise, visit CheapTickets.com
Magically Free Shuttle January 8, 2009
Posted by yp2m in Car, Free stuff, Hotels, SOHO, Sightseeing, Travel, car rental, freebies, kids, money, saving money.Tags: airport, coupon, disney, orlando, staples, vacation, wdw
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When it comes to running a small business, either from home or in an office, it is vital that you fully stock your business with supplies. I’ve shared a Staples $20 off coupon with you before but it comes with a $150 minimum purchase. It’s not hard to rack up the bill, especially if your business needs a new external hard drive or a new printer. Even school supplies can easily make up for the $150 minimum. Here’s the coupon anyways: 5991592125470472. Use it online or by phone.
Any of you planning a Walt Disney World vacation? If so and you are planning to stay onsite at one of the WDW resorts then get free shuttle service from Orlando airport to your Disney resort. This is called the Disney Magical Express and is available to guests staying at all the WDW resort hotels. To get this service, simply ask for it by name when reserving your WDW vacation. Reservations made prior to 30 days from departure will get special luggage tags sent to you. Disney will automatically transfer your luggage from the airport to the resort.
While in Florida, rent a mid-size SUV from Dollar for only $37.99 per day. Or in Tampa, get a mid-size SUV for only $169.00 per week from Alamo.
Promo Code for Air Canada December 24, 2008
Posted by yp2m in Event, Geography, Shopping, Travel, saving money, weather.Tags: air, airfare, canada, christmas, holidays, money, savings
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My heart goes out to all of you who are stuck at the airport. Wherever you are, have a very Merry Christmas and best wishes for the holidays. Be safe and keep warm if you’re among the millions who are travelling home for the holidays.
Before I sign off for Christmas, I like to share with you, a promo code for Air Canada. It’s only good until boxing day, December 26th that is. You know that our American friends don’t know what Boxing Day is?! It’s true. Chock up another one as 5-pin bowling is an alien sport in the US as well. The promo code is GF6V9EW1. Enter this on their website for an extra 15% off. You can travel up until May 2009 so you have plenty of time to use it but you have to book it before the 26th of December.
Also, follow this link and get $1 off your next $20 purchase at Rexall.
Until next time, take care and have yourself a very Merry Christmas!
Getting Tee’d off December 22, 2008
Posted by yp2m in Celebrities, Event, Summer 2008/2009, Travel, car rental.Tags: alamo, beddingfield, calgary, Car, compact, free, fullsize, julyblack, rental, stampede
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I am getting tee’d off with car rental agencies. Why specify a car size when you are reserving because 9-out-of-10 times, you don’t get what you reserved for. I didn’t when I tried to pick up my compact car from Alamo inVancouver. I ended up with a Charger – a full size vehicle that has rear wheel drive and was totally useless in snow. I ended up going back to the airport the next day to trade it in for a compact car.
If you had read my earlier blogs on the Calgary Stampede, you would have noticed that we feature some of the biggest stars on stage for free. This year we had July Black and Natasha Beddingfield that performed on the Coca-Cola stage. With an admission to the Stampede, these concerts were free.
Click here for the 2009 Stampede and enter the password: insider to get 15% off tickets. Taylor Swift is one of the performers at the Saddledome. As soon as I find out who is playing on the Coca-Cola stage, I will let you know.
Save with Coupons in Vancouver December 16, 2008
Posted by yp2m in Food, Free stuff, Travel, coupons, freebies, restaurants, saving money.Tags: chinese, coupons, Food, freebies, indian, japanese, restaurant, restaurants
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Ask and you shall be rewarded. If any of you are in Vancouver or planning to go there, here’s some coupons for cheap eats.
1. Kitsilano Sushi – 1 free California roll with $20 spent.
2. FreshSlice – Free XL slice of pizza with a large drink.
3. Kishu Japanese Restaurant – Save 40% off their Happy Hour specials.
4. Sushi Bang – 1 free California roll with $20 spent.
5. Nirvana – Get 15% off meals.
6. King’s Chinese Cuisine – Save 15% off meals.
7. Wing Kee Restaurant – Get 2 free pop with order.
8. Harambe Restaurant – Get a free appetizer or dessert for orders over $25.
9. BC Sushi – Get 25% off take-out orders.
If you’re looking for fine dining, here’s more coupons for you to choose from. Also for this week only, save 15% off Rexall with this coupon.
Dollar Stores for Stocking Stuffers December 16, 2008
Posted by yp2m in Accessories, Travel, kids, money, saving money.Tags: dollar, iPod, picks, stocking, stuffers, Travel
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My feet is cold today and it doesn’t matter how thick my wool socks are. I hear it’s cold and snowy out in Vancouver, not the warm and sunny location that I have fixated in my head. Alright, as long as there is a compact car waiting for me at the airport tonight, I will be pleased that I did my homework and booked the best rate on the internet. Btw, I used LM78 at Thrifty’s and it did not work for me this time. However, it did work for me for my Vegas trip later this month because I managed to book a compact car for only $10 a day. What a deal! However, tonight is with Alamo and I used my corporate id # 675899 to get a 4-day rental for only $65 including taxes and all.
Have you been shopping at the dollar stores lately? I did and I managed to find a few stocking stuffers including the stocking itself for a buck. I don’t recommend buying your spouse’s Christmas gift there but for your pet, your neighbor’s cat or the odd stocking stuffer then go for it. Dollar Giant or MegaDollar stores seem to have the best stock of things.
Here are my picks today:
1. Travelling Buddies – I picked up a few items for friends that travel alot. They include luggage tags, luggage locks, inflatable pillows to wear around your neck, over the neck safety wallets, L.E.D. flashlights, calculators to help with currency exchange and bubble envelopes for my friends to send gifts to me from abroad.
2. Pets – I found a few interesting things such as frisbees, bones to gnaw on, toys for cats, costumes for Christmas including Santa outfits, reindeer antlers and pet treats.
3. Household items – There are alot to choose from but my picks include extra rubbermaid containers for leftovers, funny mugs and laser engraved crystals.
4. Toys – Look for puzzles or card games.
5. iPod – Everyone has iPods and they love their accessories. Most dollar stores have a nice variety of accessories such as cases, earbuds, faceplates, stick-ons, purses, etc.
Groceries and Air Travel December 12, 2008
Posted by yp2m in Food, Shopping, Travel, saving money.Tags: aeroplan, bacon, carrots, juice, points, roasts, scallops, sobey, waffles
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I love food and buying it at Sobey’s is the best thing you can do for your wallet and future vacations. Sign up today and choose to convert your Sobey points to Aeroplan. If you are diligent in collecting enought Aeroplan points to fly somewhere international then selectively pick items that yield the greatest points as you fill your Christmas hamper with groceries.
Each trip to Sobey’s can easily earn you 100 to 150 points. For instance, buy a medium jug of Tropicana juice and get 10 points. Or pick up some Swiss Chalet dipping sauce or gravy for 5 points. Need waffles? Pick up a box for 10 points. It’s not just the no-name brands that earn you the points. For instance, Maple Leaf anything will yield you the most points. Bacon, deli meats, pot roasts, etc. all yield 10 – 25 points.
And hurry down to your local Sobey’s to pick up these great buys. Pork loin pack for $1 per chop, wild salmon, scallops or sole for $1 a pack, baby carrots for $1 and crusty rolls bag for $1.
Glutinous Rice Wine December 8, 2008
Posted by yp2m in Food, Travel, history, museums, restaurants.Tags: ancient, china, jade, rice, terracotta, Travel, wall, wine
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After a long day at the Terra Cotta museum in Xi’an, take a break at a local restaurant and ask for Huanggui which is Chinese for glutinous rice wine. It isn’t sold in Canada nor would you find it in the US so sip it slowly and savor the flavor. The wine was once called ‘jade pulp’ because of the color and texture. It is white like coconut milk and almost as thick. The taste is sweet and addictive to say the least.
When I visited Xi’an for the first time, I had a hard time breathing the air. Most travellers complain about the same thing, air quality which is very poor in this part of the country. We were picked up from the airport and driven to town. On our way in, we witnessed coal burning chimney stacks all over the landscape. It was almost unbearable and it made us drink more bottled water than anywhere else we’ve been.
On the way into town, the Drum Tower can be seen. Originally built in 1380, the Drum Tower served the reign of Emperor Hongwu of the Ming Dynasty. It was built to signal the running of time and on occasions, it was used as an emergency alarm. The city wall is the oldest and most complete surviving wall in China which was originally built from 618 to 907. It is 40 feet tall and 40 to 46 feet wide at the top, 50 to 60 feet wide at the bottom. The wall runs 8.5 miles in length and has a deep moat surrounding it.
Believe it or not, the wall was originally built using layers of dirt and glutinous rice extract.
