I should have titled this “San Francisco” weekend, but I went for the wine. If you’re traveling Delta and want to visit Napa and Sonoma, then San Fran (SFO) is your airport. This was one of my favorite non-rev trips …
Nice is Nice
The only thing better than having flight benefits is having a friend with flight benefits. More on that in a few seconds. I highly recommend going to Nice as a non-rev because these flights are typically very expensive as a …
Non-Rev to NYC
New York City is a great weekend destination for non-revs based in Atlanta because it’s only a 2-hr flight, plus it’s a major hub for Delta, both domestically and internationally. Getting to NYC isn’t always easy, though, especially from Atlanta. …
It’s Non-Rev Time
I flew 203,000 non-rev miles on Delta metal in a year. So, I figure, why not share the tips I’ve picked up, itinerary ideas, my love of flying and some stories with others who have flight benefits? By the way, …
Traveling to Maui, Hawaii during COVID-19
It was February and I was struggling. After months of saying I was okay living alone during a pandemic, my words finally caught up with me — as they usually do. I was “fine” by definition, but I hit a …
Fall in love with Toronto, Canada
I went to Toronto for work and didn’t think I’d be able to explore enough of the city to write about it. However, I loved it so much — and learned so much — I thought I’d offer a few …
Outfit inspo for long & short flights (updated w/Fall 2019 trends)
You can look cute on a plane. I’ve organized my airport travel style into three buckets. Short, medium and long-haul flights. I’ll keep updating my list with the newest outfits and trends as I wear them, so check back for …
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Find this hidden beach in Portugal: Praia dos Galapos
If you Google Praia dos Galapos, you’ll see that it’s one of Portugal’s best hidden beaches, nestled in the lush Serra da Arrabida hillsides, just an hour outside of Lisbon. But there’s not much information about how to get there–or anything about …
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What to do in Montreal
My friend Shannon and I decided we’d escape to Montreal over the 4th of July holiday last summer because we’re patriotic like that. We thought we’d find cooler weather up north, but as all great plans go, we landed during …
How to ask your employer for more vacation time
Typical vacation time in the U.S. is just two weeks, which is not up to standard compared to the rest of the world. And asking for more time off can be an awkward subject to bring up. Traveling not only …
Meg Straight Up 