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Sugar High, Up High: Five Exceptional Airport Candy Shops

February 9, 2012 at 9:30 AM | by | Comments (0)

If you’re flying next week, beware the red and pink cheap chocolates of the Hudson News airport outlets. While sending something in advance of Valentine’s Day is probably the best idea, you can always grab something nice for him or her on your way home from the airport, and no we're not talking about flowers from an arrivals hall vending machine. Here’s five airport candy shops that should satisfy any sweetie’s sweet tooth:

Sugar Pop - Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

Even if you don’t need something for the upcoming Hallmark holiday, it’s worth it to stop in at Sugar Pop within the mall section of Terminal 1-Lindbergh. The place is loaded with different colors and sugary options, and they even have some teddy bears and other cuddly critters to go along with all those calories. This isn’t exactly the place for gourmet confections, but if you’re looking for oversized lollipops or personalized treats, it'll more than do.

Candy Empire – Singapore-Changi Airport

Sitting within the basement level of Terminal 3 is the spot you need to visit for chocolates, cookies, and everything in between. They promise stuff from Australia, Europe, and the United States, so if you can’t find something that fits your needs, you don’t know what you need. A few pieces of foreign candy from Candy Empire should hopefully smooth over any sort of trouble caused by not being home on Valentine's Day.

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Mile High Club or Not, You Could Have Valentine's Dinner on the Concorde

February 8, 2012 at 1:25 PM | by | Comments (0)

The Concorde may technically be dead, but airline romance isn’t, if British Airways’ Valentine’s deal is anything to go by.

A couple of years ago, the UK airline did a neat Valentine’s Day party kinda thing on flights between London and New York; this year, the celebration is on a more personal scale, though still rather spectacular: dinner for two on the Concorde.

The bad news? You’ll have to pay for it. The good? It’s for charity! Just bid for it in a blind email auction, and you’ll win dinner for two on board BA’s flagship Concorde G-BOAC at Manchester Airport, in the Runway Visitor Park.

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Virginia is for Lovers and Lomographers: Win a Trip with a Single Photo

February 3, 2012 at 8:41 AM | by | Comments (0)

Raise your hand if you occasionally get a little nostalgic for actual film cameras and the days of tangible prints. See, that's the thing about the internet though, is we can't see you raising your hand or physically join in because while we love us some iPhoneography and DSLR fun, every so often we're still reaching for our throwback Lomography camera. And apparently so is the entire state of Virginia, since their freshest tourism endeavor involves pitting real photos from Lomo cameras against each other for chances to win all-expenses-paid, experiential trips to the state that is famously "for Lovers."

Contest

Here's the deal: the Lomographic Society has turned out a "Virginia is for Lovers" special edition of their newish 35mm La Sardina camera, and to celebrate, anyone with a Lomo camera is welcome to submit a photo to the contests to win a Virginia trip. There'll be a contest every month, starting now through December 2012, and each has a specific theme for your photo. Right now, it's "Love Surrounds: Show us the people that mean the most to you."

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Next Year, Just Forget About Everything Else and Go to Italy in February

Where: Italy
February 15, 2011 at 3:31 PM | by | Comments (0)

Did you have a good Valentine's Day? We hope you did, and we hope you have somebody you love and who loves you back, but if you don't, just think that there'll always be Italy. She's a country that welcomes solo travelers with wide open arms, arms strong from making pasta by hand, so a hug from Italy is one you never forget. Dispensing with the awkward metaphor, just know tha if you've never been to Italy, the month of February is a perfect time to go, and you can start planning for a trip there next year now.

Your first step should be to start saving; maybe when you deposit paychecks set aside a small percentage in an Italy fund. Start talking about going; make your coworkers well aware that you plan to take vacation at this time of the year, next year, and that this trip means a lot to you. Venture into the historical fiction section of the bookstore and pull some titles for pleasure reading, and pick up a well-illustrated guidebook to Italy while there. We suggest the DK series for all these photos and easy reading layout.

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Free Booze Onboard Southwest Airlines for Valentine's Day, Today

February 14, 2011 at 10:27 AM | by | Comments (0)

Attention: if you're flying on Southwest Airlines today, be sure to press your flight attendant call button (just once, though) and ask about the free "adult beverages" they are serving today, in honor of both Valentine's Day and the re-launch of their Rapid Rewards program.

If you want to see some proof that the booze is flowing free today, HERE IS Southwest's official tweet about it. Pull that up on your phone before boarding and have it ready, just in case.

Now remember that the free booze on Southwest today doesn't apply to those under 21 years old, or those who've already been drinking; the flight attendant has the right to refuse to serve drunkies. But, if you miss out this time, there'll be more free drinks again when St. Patrick's Day comes around.

[Photo: gTarded]

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'How Much Do You Heart Me?' Asks Adioso's Travel Deal-Booking Flight Attendant

February 11, 2011 at 10:49 AM | by | Comments (0)

For those of you scrambling this weekend for a perfect Valentine's Day gift, and for those of you who just want to book some affordable travel deals quickly and easily, we've just discovered an awesome tool on Adioso, the travel booking site flavor of the month. They have a mini-site called "How Much Do You Heart Me?," starring an adorable cartoon flight attendant, who asks you how much, on a sliding scale, are you willing to pay for a flight and hotel vacation for two. Adioso then searches for package matches within your budget for upcoming weekends.

The deals can originate from most US cities, but we tested it out with New York of course, and began by setting it low, at $610 total for two people. How Much Do You Heart Me came back with a weekend trip to Arlington, Virginia (because Virginia is for lovers?) with a grand total of $552, including roundtrip airfare and two nights at a Hyatt for two people. Not too shabby, but what can the big spenders get?

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Three Local, Last-Minute Valentine's Day Getaways for Your Honey

February 9, 2011 at 11:50 AM | by | Comments (0)

Valentine's Day is less than a week away and if you're scrambling to come up with the perfect present, opt instead for a romantic getaway. Even if your budget doesn't allow for a jet-setting Paris or Venice trip, there are still last-minute local jaunts you can take that will impress your honey buns.

Check out our three picks for a local V-Day getaway:

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How to Make a Flight Attendant Your Valentine

February 8, 2011 at 4:31 PM | by | Comment (1)

Attention all you who are flying somewhere this weekend, or, on Monday Valentine's Day. We've got a big tip that you could get you a lot of winks from flight attendants, both male and female, if you're interested. Here's the tip: bring chocolate, specifically individual chocolate bars or a box of truffles. When you board and when most everyone's seated and the flight attendants are doing their seatbelt checks, hand it to one of them as a nice little gift for the flight's crew.

Not only are you more than a considerate human being, but you'll likely make their day, a day they may otherwise spend thinking about the raw deal they have working when they'd rather spend the weekend with their sweeties (or hanging out with single friends).

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Three Last-Minute Valentine's Day Deals

February 7, 2011 at 10:51 AM | by | Comments (0)

Time is ticking away while you try to come up with the perfect Valentine's Day gift. Instead of getting the predictable overpriced staples—chocolate, perfume, roses—bring your loved one on a romantic getaway to someplace exotic. It'll impress her (or him) way much more than a Whitman's Sampler box.

Here are three last-minute deals to book for a passion-packed V-Day:

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Find Love Up Above with Chairlift Speed Dating This Weekend

February 9, 2010 at 1:00 PM | by | Comment (1)

Do you feel like you've looked everywhere for your soul mate but haven't found them yet? Maybe you're just not looking in the right place. Forget bars, parties or the grocery store, why not try a ski lift? Black Mountain in Jackson, NH is hosting the 4th Annual Chairlift Speed Dating event this weekend.

Registration for the event begins at 12:30 pm on Saturday, Feb. 13 in the Lostbo Pub. Speed dating runs from 2 pm to 4 pm and is followed by music, drinks and contests. While you're looking for the mate of your dreams, you can also enjoy 'Love Potions' from the bar and a special aphrodisiac menu to get you in the mood. And for the ladies, the deal is even sweeter since you'll get to ski for free (not to mention the fact that men find women more attractive in scary situations thanks to the adrenaline rush).

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The Top Three Valentine's Day Events For Singles in NYC

February 5, 2010 at 12:45 PM | by | Comments (0)

Valentine's Day is great, unless you're single and everyone is asking you what your big V-Day plans are. But don't fret, especially if you're in NYC, because we have a few a few singles-only events that will make your committed friends jealous.

Single Gal in the City, Melissa Braverman, recommends singles start their Valentine's Weekend off right at the popular Cuban restaurant Havana Central, 2911 Broadway, New York, NY. The restaurant is hosting a speed dating event on Friday, February 12th that is geared toward singles ages 25-45. Tickets cost $59.95, which includes tax, hors d’oeuvres and one Havana Central classic cocktail. To purchase, call 1-800-406-0832 or visit Fastlife.com.

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Go Passport-free in Puerto Rico over Valentine's Day for $399

February 5, 2010 at 8:35 AM | by | Comments (0)

If chocolate and a cheap stuffed animal won't cut it for your valentine this year, try whisking your baby away to Puerto Rico for a last-minute Valentine's Day vacation.

Travelzoo is offering a deal where you'll get four nights at a hotel and round-trip airfare for $399. But you have to jump on this, since the sale ends today at midnight, EST.

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