CHI - Spring 2009 - (Page 34) TALKING ABOUT STYLE First-class destination: Cruising the Caribbean On a budget: An Amtrak “whistle stop” coastal tour Whether your stow your stuff in your upper-deck cabin or your private compartment, and dine with the captain or the conductor, each of these transportation options gives you the chance to make lots of exciting stops along the way. In each case, there’s the sheer pleasure of the journey—the soothing sea versus the mesmerizing rhythm of the rails! Style points: All aboard! Space is at a premium on journeys like these, so pack the mini CHI Travel Set. Your two favorite thermal tools—CHI Ceramic Hairstyling Iron and CHI Pro Hair Dryer—come in compact travel sizes so your strands can look salonperfect on land or sea. Each can be used with a regular adapter to convert from 110v to 220v as you cross international borders. The set also includes a free, 2-oz CHI Infra Shampoo, Infra Treatment, Silk Infusion and CHI 44 Iron Guard, all in a sleek travel bag. Land and Sea You Love the Nightlife First-class destination: Barcelona, Spain On a budget: Miami, Florida If your idea of a vacation centers around dancing until sunrise, both of these cities will offer you your fill of after-dark delights. In true Latin style, dinner rarely commences until after 10 p.m. and at 3 a.m., the fiesta’s just getting started! Don’t forget sunscreen and great sunglasses (even though you’re unlikely to see the light of day)—you’ll need protection for your umbrella-shaded, al fresco siestas! Style points: You want your ’do to look sexy and sultry, but you don’t want to waste valuable stiletto real estate in your suitcase. The solution? The new CHI 2-in-1 Ceramic Auto Digital Curling and Flat Iron. Create sleek, frizz-free strands one night; tousled, sassy tendrils the next. Keep your samba-worthy style dazzling with plenty of CHI Enviro Flex Hold Hairspray in Firm or Natural Hold. n Budget-Babying Travel Tips Even if your getaway fund is less than you’d like, there’s no reason to spend your vacation on the front porch. Here are some cost-cutting tips from travel pros: • Be flexible with dates. Sometimes if you are willing to extend your vacation for a week or two on either end, you can save a bundle on your flight. Try different dates when booking your flights and hotels. The deals you find might surprise you. • Book last minute. Adventures often happen without any planning at all. Check out the last minute plane ticket prices and airline/hotel package deals. You might just find yourself on your way to a fabulous destination … next week! • Go the opposite way. Opt for Hawaii in August rather than winter’s high season, or Australia in the summer when it’s winter Down Under. Hotels and flights will be cheaper and you’ll still have an amazing time. • Consider lodging options. Bed and breakfasts, home swaps, condo rentals and even crashing on your cousin’s couch can all be less costly than a four-star hotel when it’s time to rest your weary head. And in some cases, a lot more fun! • Dine wisely. Skip the tourist restaurants and try to find the local hang-outs when it’s time to eat. That’s where you’ll find great food at great values. Or, make your way to the local grocery store and pick up fixings for breakfasts that you can prepare in your room (mix instant oatmeal with hot water from the coffee maker and add a handful of raisins) or picnic lunches. 34 Volume V, Issue 18
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