I guess Ed and I should have gone to Vietnam later in the year, because on December 6, 2007 American Michael David Magidson became the 4 millionth international visitor to Vietnam in 2007. According to the Saigon Times, the "65-year-old lucky visitor, a businessman from New York city, received two free return tickets for any international flight on Vietnam Airlines, and a voucher of a seven-day … [Read more...]
TOP OF THE ROCK: Best View of New York
December 8, 2007 By 2 Comments
For an awesome view of The Big Apple, pass on the Empire State Building and visit the TOP OF THE ROCK - the observation center at Rockefeller Plaza - instead. Unlike the Empire State Building you get a 360 degree view from the TOP OF THE ROCK. To the north is Central park, looking south is Liberty Island and the statue as well as the Empire State Building. To the southeast, you'll see the … [Read more...]
Air Canada: We Want an Apology
December 4, 2007 By 1 Comment
I book all of my travel online either through the airline's site (usually Air Canada) or Expedia. When I make changes to my bookings, I do that online too. Case in point. Yesterday morning, I was scheduled to travel on the 06:50 Air Canada flight from Vegas to Vancouver. Because I wanted to attend the after-conference festivities on Sunday night, on Sunday afternoon I went online and modified … [Read more...]
Bellagio Conservatory: Christmas 2007
December 4, 2007 By Leave a Comment
I love Vegas. And I was fortunate to get there for the 3rd... hmmm, maybe the 4th time this year to speak at Anik Singal's PPC Classroom Live event being held at the West Casaurina - just a little east of Bally's on the north side of Flamingo Road. On Sunday morning I took a brisk walk down the Strip for exercise and ended up stopping to watch the fountains at the Bellagio. I then took a walk … [Read more...]
The 23 Dollar Sandwich
December 4, 2007 By 2 Comments
I know... I should know better by now, especially since I've written about the exhorbitant prices that hotels charge for room service. But I was hungry. And the Turkey Clubhouse sandwich on the Westin Casaurina's room service menu sounded just perfect to munch on, while I worked on my talk for PPC Classroom Live last Saturday (December 1st, 2007). Although I did see the $14.00 price and had … [Read more...]
