YES! The email I always look forward to opening before a trip arrived..."Your Upgrade Has Been Confirmed" appeared in the subject line and the smile oozed across my face! It's the little things I love!
OK, so it's not for the 15 hour Korean Air code share flight from Atlanta to Seoul, but it is for the Savannah to Atlanta Delta flight. Happily this means my checked bag will get tagged as priority and I'll get priority boarding. I'm keeping my fingers crossed I'll get priority boarding for the Korean Air flights too, a girl can hope.
Only a couple more days and I'm off to the other side of the globe!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Thursday, February 17, 2011
South East Asia is Just Around the Corner
And the packing begins....last week the ritual of pulling everything out of closets and drawers started. Now the bed in the guestroom looks like a rummage sale will be starting any moment. But, by Sunday night, if the plan goes as I hope it will, everything that's waiting to be packed will be happily folded into zip lock bags and snugly fitted inside my suitcase.
Sunday, February 06, 2011
A new rollie tote bag!
I know, I know, the last thing I really needed for my upcoming South East Asia trip was a new carry-on bag. I'm not talking about a "big" 21 inch rollie, I'm talking about a small, maybe 15 inch rollie.
And, why do I need this? Well, I've decide (GASP!) to check my 21 inch rollie bag for this trip. Even though I have 2 connecting flights, I will have (barring unforeseen mishaps) ample time during those connections, 4 hours and 2 hours respectively for my bags to "catch up" with me! So, my theory is that my bags will make it to Vietnam with me. With this in mind, I thought that I could take my shoulder carry-on, but as I was thinking about this, it occurred to me how nice it is to just roll my bag through the airport, so I succumbed and purchased a small rollie tote that when I do have my larger rollie, I can slide the small rollie tote over the handles and be cruising through the airport easily.
In an effort to stay some-what matched, I opted for the black Eagle Creek 15 inch rolling tote. I know, everyone has black, but my other luggage is a blue-green with black trim and I figured if I wasn't able to be matchy-matchy, at lest the black would go with everything!
The bag arrived within 2 days of placing the order (gotta love Amazon!) and I was thrilled to see that the weight listed on the tag was true to what the website said...just slightly over 5 pounds...a definite in my travel "book" is to always try and buy the lightest luggage I can find, but still have all the options I want in a bag and this Eagle Creek bag fits the bill perfectly. I guess you can say I'm just a little obsessed with luggage lately.
Now it's off to tick the next item on my "must buy for trip" list...insect repellent that is super strong, because if there is a bug wherever I will be in South East Asia, it will find me!
And, why do I need this? Well, I've decide (GASP!) to check my 21 inch rollie bag for this trip. Even though I have 2 connecting flights, I will have (barring unforeseen mishaps) ample time during those connections, 4 hours and 2 hours respectively for my bags to "catch up" with me! So, my theory is that my bags will make it to Vietnam with me. With this in mind, I thought that I could take my shoulder carry-on, but as I was thinking about this, it occurred to me how nice it is to just roll my bag through the airport, so I succumbed and purchased a small rollie tote that when I do have my larger rollie, I can slide the small rollie tote over the handles and be cruising through the airport easily.
In an effort to stay some-what matched, I opted for the black Eagle Creek 15 inch rolling tote. I know, everyone has black, but my other luggage is a blue-green with black trim and I figured if I wasn't able to be matchy-matchy, at lest the black would go with everything!
The bag arrived within 2 days of placing the order (gotta love Amazon!) and I was thrilled to see that the weight listed on the tag was true to what the website said...just slightly over 5 pounds...a definite in my travel "book" is to always try and buy the lightest luggage I can find, but still have all the options I want in a bag and this Eagle Creek bag fits the bill perfectly. I guess you can say I'm just a little obsessed with luggage lately.
Now it's off to tick the next item on my "must buy for trip" list...insect repellent that is super strong, because if there is a bug wherever I will be in South East Asia, it will find me!
Friday, February 04, 2011
And Now the Asia Trip Rearch REALLY Needs to Start!
Now that I finished my Seattle trip report and there is only 3 weeks until my Asia trip, I can focus on doing Asia research! FINALLY!
I am feeling completely unprepared for this Asia trip, good thing Rosemary has done all the big logistical planning. I got the trip itinerary a few days ago and it will be a fast-paced trip....I may even need a vacation from my vacation when I get home!
Thank God for a Fodorite friend who willingly shared her Vietnam & Thailand trip notes with me, without them I'd be lost, now I need to crack them open again and highlight the places that I really want to see when we have free time on the tour.
Fortunately for me, most meals are included with the tour, so I won't need a ton of recommendations, but I know me, and if I don't have a solid lead on a few good restaurants I get "antsy"!
On the bright side, I did stumble upon a great line of handbags made in Vietnam with a flagship store in Hanoi. Ipa-nima bags...I checked out their website and the bags look fantastic...of course, just what I need, more handbags! It's my favorite indulgence!
I am feeling completely unprepared for this Asia trip, good thing Rosemary has done all the big logistical planning. I got the trip itinerary a few days ago and it will be a fast-paced trip....I may even need a vacation from my vacation when I get home!
Thank God for a Fodorite friend who willingly shared her Vietnam & Thailand trip notes with me, without them I'd be lost, now I need to crack them open again and highlight the places that I really want to see when we have free time on the tour.
Fortunately for me, most meals are included with the tour, so I won't need a ton of recommendations, but I know me, and if I don't have a solid lead on a few good restaurants I get "antsy"!
On the bright side, I did stumble upon a great line of handbags made in Vietnam with a flagship store in Hanoi. Ipa-nima bags...I checked out their website and the bags look fantastic...of course, just what I need, more handbags! It's my favorite indulgence!
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