Monthly Archives: September 2011

Fate of some airline service up in the air

Posted on September 26, 2011 by planetlippstone

When I stepped onto a plane the other day, I stepped in the middle of turbulence that’s been going on for years. It had nothing to do with the weather, though it was raining. Or the plane or the pilot. … Continue reading →

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Let’s Paws: Hotel hostess who just might sleep with you

Posted on September 24, 2011 by planetlippstone

Meet Mai, mascot of the Florida House Inn in Fernandina Beach, Florida. She’s a rescue dog that’s a combo of beagle and Bluetick Coonhound. Named after Isle de Mai, the original name for Amelia Island, coined by a French explorer who … Continue reading →

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Florida that’s more Deep South than South Beach

Posted on September 24, 2011 by planetlippstone

A trip back in time to Civil War days.  With houses built by Confederate troops and lunch is real Southern, not Cracker Barrel. Where the Georgia Bulldogs rule. And the paper mill is as big an employer as tourism. Welcome … Continue reading →

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A trip to the ‘other’ Florida

Posted on September 21, 2011 by planetlippstone

Just back from a Florida I’d never encountered. A Florida that’s much more Deep South than South Beach. On the road again; details when I return.

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Travel Trends: Why cheap flights may become harder to find

Posted on September 19, 2011 by planetlippstone

Some domestic airlines say they’re cutting flights to save money. Fewer flights translate into less seats.  So what’s available may cost more. And it could be that way for awhile. Read more. Plus, why you should start your holiday flight … Continue reading →

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Sister Act: Our first trip together, ever

Posted on September 18, 2011 by planetlippstone

My baby sister Donna and I have been close ever since she was a baby. Now that we’re both baby boomers we’re still together. (She finally forgave me for burying myself in my books when I was supposed to be … Continue reading →

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Travel Trends: Google flight search; Divorce Hotel

Posted on September 16, 2011 by planetlippstone

The skies just got more crowded with Google now in the airfare price business. Google Flight Search just took off this week with a lot of fanfare. But it barely made it off the runway. Destinations are confined to the … Continue reading →

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View’s the best thing on menu at this Philly landmark

Posted on September 14, 2011 by planetlippstone

You don’t have to run up the steps of the art museum like Rocky to enjoy one of the best views in Philadelphia. Well, you can if you want. But then, come on down to street level, go ’round the … Continue reading →

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Not hard to curb my enthusiasm for Cheryl Hines

Posted on September 12, 2011 by planetlippstone

Lest you think I have a thing against blondes, I don’t. I have a thing against bad acting, and even worse, bad improv. That’s why I’m adding Cheryl Hines to my list of entertainers I just don’t get. Either she … Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes: ‘Sopranos’ finale

Posted on September 12, 2011 by planetlippstone

Everyone on The Sopranos has long since moved on to other projects (Nurse Jackie and Entourage, which also bit the dust tonight.) But fans still swarm the place where Tony Soprano bought the onion rings and then the farm. Including … Continue reading →

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