Friday, September 21, 2012

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So one of the things that pains me the most as an avid traveler and wine drinker is the hassle venetian hotel in las vegas and expense of obtaining wine on the road. My usual experience is one of the following unsatisfying options:
The ideal would to find a corkscrew that's easy to use and will never be confiscated. I haven't found much consistency in when I can and can't carry on a corkscrew. They'll let me fly out of Washington, DC with something but a much less strategic flight from Charlotte to Charleston will get that same thing confiscated.
The one that always gets through is the one that's hard to use. In fact I've abandoned it stuck in many an unopened bottle that I finally gave up on. If you can use the one below, venetian hotel in las vegas you're golden. And it can be had for less than $5 on Amazon
So I started venetian hotel in las vegas doing some research and found a great article on WineLoversPage.com . Although it put more emphasis on foil cutters than I needed, it did suggest two options. The bladeless venetian hotel in las vegas Boomerang Wine Opener and the Zyliss.
I couldn't find the Zyliss venetian hotel in las vegas for sale anywhere, venetian hotel in las vegas so I'm trying the similar, well-reviewed Brabantia Classic Corkscrew ($10). My only worry is that one reviewer mentioned their's was confiscated in security. I can't tell if that was in the immediate post 9-11 years when they would take everything, or after that. I'm also not sure just how big it will wind up being.
And I'm going to try the compact Boomerang  ($10) which I know won't be confiscated. I don't have the best coordination with that type, but sure it will be better venetian hotel in las vegas than trying to get the tube of plastic venetian hotel in las vegas evenly aligned in order to get enough leverage to open the bottle.
I love experiencing new things and I get a thrill outta new topography. I take miles and points seriously, but rarely myself (or others). Half the fun of travel is laughing at the crazy experiences, the other is free 5* hotels and first class flights. Been learning the travel shortcuts since I booked my first mistake fare in 2005, but am no means an expert. I have been known to wear flats when traveling, but not if I can help it!
About Us Heels First is the travels and tribulations of two twenty-something frequent fliers jumping into the world of travel. Join Keri and Jeanne as they tackle mileage runs, elite status, and of course--the perfect travel accessories.
Keri and Jeanne have been friends for over four years. They both are obsessed with travel, though they claimed separate carriers for air travel. Keri chose United and Jeanne chose US Airways. Relieved venetian hotel in las vegas that their choices are on the same alliance, they are attempting to conquer venetian hotel in las vegas the skies--in heels. Who knows how many frequent venetian hotel in las vegas flier miles their heels have racked up from all that first class travel?
These are probably obvious things to consider, venetian hotel in las vegas but they bear repeating. I think it's more fun to travel with someone, but only if we're compatible. venetian hotel in las vegas If I'm spending half my trip compromising or doing things I have little interest in, I'd rather venetian hotel in las vegas go by myself or eschew venetian hotel in las vegas the trip altogether. And then there's the fear of the worst case scenario -- losing the friendship altogether.
Better to know in advance if one of you is inspired by Anthony Bourdain and the other is looking for a spa weekend, otherwise everyone loses. Get beyond the vague goals of "eating a lot of good food" and "taking in the beauty of the scenery"
If you can find someone who perfectly fits your preferences in every category, you're lucky! Even the best of traveling partners will usually have to compromise venetian hotel in las vegas about some things. So all the better if you're comfortable splitting up occasionally. If one person would like to nap, the other should feel free to try out that yoga class, or vice versa.
Jeanne and I can be, er, exuberant at times. We like to take lots of pictures; we're very enthusiastic about good things and politely adamant about problems being fixed. venetian hotel in las vegas Not everyone's cup of tea when traveling. Be thoughtful about whether you prefer keeping a low profile or like to run around excitedly.
Also consider how problems should be handled when they arise. It gets on my nerves when a fellow traveler is rude to staff who weren't responsible for a flight being cancelled or a room not being ready.

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