july 10, 2009

Jan Gets a Blog!
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Glamorous Girls Getaway

You'll be tooling around NYC in your very own limo with this getaway at The Marmara Manhattan, which includes complimentary limo pick-up at the airport and services of the limo for eight hours; $50 gift card for the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa on Fifth Avenue and a Turkish Bath Kit and Belly Dancing Set. The package starts at $229 a night per person per night, with a three-night minimum. Accommodations are in a one-bedroom suite. www.marmara-manhattan.com.

He's the King of the World!

Is that Jack Dawson at the Titanic Museum or have you been out in the heat too long in Branson, Missouri? This July, Leo DiCaprio look-alike Frank Roberts will be playing the role of the doomed lover when he appears in costume at the museum, where you'll find him in various locations. The museum is the world's largest Titanic museum, housed in a half-scale Titanic replica with 400 artifacts that belonged to Titanic passengers. www.titanicbranson.com

Museums on Us

Get free admission the first weekend of each month at more than 120 museums and cultural institutions, with just a flash of your Bank of America card. You can also use an ATM, credit card or check card along with your photo ID to qualify for the Museums on Us program. The program is valid the first full weekend of each month through December 4 and 5, 2010. Visit museums.bankofamerica.com for more information and a list of locations.

Most Annoying Beach Etiquette Violation

According to a recent TripAdvisor survey, people "saving" beachside or poolside chairs for hours is the most annoying breach. Here's a few more interesting tidbits: 73% of people think the beach should be divided into kid-friendly and pet-friendly areas; 35% feels it's a violation for men to wear Speedos (that's all?!) and a majority of people would like to see smoking banned at the pool and on the beach. As for urinating in the ocean? 53% said it's okay, as long as no one else is nearby.

pick of the week

"The bigger the hair, the closer to God," is one of my favorite Southern expressions. I's not just us belles who want a little lift up top – you'll see the style on many runways and on the pages of the fashion magazines. Now an Atlanta former homecoming queen has invented a project so that you can 'get the do without the damage. Called Divado, these two hair inserts fit on top of your head and give you big hair, but without all that hair-destroying teasing that previous generations resorted to. Try the Audrey ($25) for a more subtle lift or the Brigitte ($30) to get even closer to God. www.divadohair.com