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Free chocolate from Air France; free cookies in Columbus

01/28/09
To celebrate the Year of the Ox, which began on January 26th, Air France is giving each passenger on flights to China, Singapore and Vietnam a “Hong Bao,” or red envelope. Red symbolizes luck, and in China and other Asian countries it is customary to give red envelopes filled with money on the New Year. […]

Free stuff: Win one of 40 free trips in Virginia.

01/27/09
To mark the 40th anniversary of the state’s “Virginia is for Lovers” marketing campaign, Virginia tourism officials are giving away 40 trips in 40 weeks. Each has a different theme. And as far as I can tell even the grand prize options don’t include airfare.  But if you live out that way or win a […]

Free (chocolate) kisses at LaGuardia Airport

01/26/09
If you’ll be traveling through New York’s LaGuardia Airport in February, you may be able to snag some free chocolate kisses. From February 8-15th, Border’s Books, The Body Shop and other vendors from the Food and Shops in the Central Terminal Building at LaGuardia Airport will have special ‘Gifts to Go’ tables filled with Valentine […]

New Orleans airport and Southwest Airlines celebrate with prizes and karaoke

01/23/09
Southwest Airlines is celebrating 30 years of service at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) today with a 1979-infused party that includes a  DJ spinning “records” from ’79,  decorations and costumes from the 70s, a karaoke machine, and games and prizes throughout the day, including a “Money Cube” where customers can grab prizes. There […]

Free Valentines at Denver International Airport

01/22/09
It’s never too early to plan for Valentine’s Day. And to get you in the mood, the folks at Denver International Airport have unveiled a new exhibit. Included are Victorian-era Valentine’s cards, historical photographs, memorabilia and artwork by artists from Loveland, the Colorado town with the famous post office that puts a special cachet stamp […]

Tools for travelers: Airport Wi-Fi guides

01/18/09
Someday, when I’m president, there will be free, reliable, secure Wi-Fi everywhere. Especially in all airports and, now that the technology has caught up, in all airplanes. In the meantime, travelers sometimes need to hunt and peck to find out what service is available where.  One site trying to help: airportwifiguide.com. I like the map […]

Love the layover: London’s Madame Tussauds free for US citizens Jan 20th

01/07/09
Can’t afford to go to Washington, D.C. for the inauguration of Barack Obama on January 20th?   Consider going to the see the newest U.S. president in London instead. On January 20th, Madame Tussauds in London will be unveiling its sculpture of Barack Obama. The waxwork version of the new president will be posed informally, in […]
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