Chapter 8: Best Mini Vacas on the Cheap with your iPhone!

Hello All. Before I begin, I would like to share a picture of my best friend during my last travel delay of 2 1/2 hours:

All hail to the lifesaver of the day: Michelob Ultra!

Now...Let's begin with my new favorite thing on the planet. A travel service (which comes along with a new handy iPhone app) called "airbnb". 

airbnb is a website that connects travelers looking for eclectic places to stay around the world (instead of a hotel). It lists bed & breakfasts, lofts, eclectic vacation rentals, etc... The best part is that travelers stay in local spots, instead of touristy areas. Hosts of these rentals post pictures of their space and charge per night. Here is a picture of a loft in Bellevue, Washington for approx. $120/night.

Because airbnb also has an iPhone app, travelers may book their stay right from their phone. I think this is perfect for the spontaneous jetsetter! Also, the prices vary to serve a traveler on any budget!

Check it out www.airbnb.com or download the airbnb app to your phone.

In the future, if you choose to use airbnb or have used airbnb before, please post your comments and ratings below!

Happy Traveling!

Chapter 7: Travel Like You're First Class, Even if You're Coach Status!!

I enjoy being treated like royalty. Relishing in deep tissue massages at spas like Burke Williams and Canyon Ranch are my favorite. Indulging in relaxing amenities, and feeling like a Queen, makes life worth living!! Can't I experience similar pampering when I fly? Nope!

I have endured "coach" class for most of my travels, where pampering is is frowned upon (maybe even more frowned upon than smoking in the lavatory). Usually, I fly any airline with the best rates, which does not equal enough points to travel business/first class for every trip. It's impossible to be VIP when you're squished in  coach for hours on end, sitting next to severely overweight and smelly people. I need to be fed grapes! Especially on days when I am exhausted, and landing in random midwest airports for the majority of the day.

Here is the solution for me... and I hope this helps you, too! Delta has come to the rescue. Before you check-in to your flight with 12 layovers, visit www.delta.com and purchase a Delta Sky Club One-Day Pass. This pass is a lifesaver! For $50, you can visit the Sky Club (VIP Lounge with free drinks, wi-fi, and comfortable lounge chairs, and hot business dudes-- strictly for business networking purposes only!!). The best part is you don't have to fly on Delta Airlines to obtain this pass! You could be traveling on any carrier and Delta will acknowledge that you need a little VIP r&r.

The other exciting detail is if you are scheduled to fly that calendar day, you'll have access to all Sky Clubs in every airport. They don't feed you grapes, but the amenities are totally worth it!

This is BizTravelGirl.. Check out my next Chapter 8: Best Mini-Vacas on the Cheap! Coming Soon!