Let me upgrade ya!

On my way home from Aruba, the last leg of my journey is from Charlotte to Louisville.  As I was sitting having my dinner,  they made an announcement. There are two first class seats available on the flight, passengers can upgrade for $55. So an opportunity presents itself. The last time I flew I said I was going to try first class but I didn't and on that last flight I was regretting it. I heard a woman behind me in the terminal say, well the plane is probably so small its not worth the expense. I wasn't sure but this might be the cheapest way for me to find out.

So, I bit the bullet!  I was hoping I could pay cash but that was not the case.  So the only expense on my credit card for this trip is this one.

So far I think it is worth it. We boarded first and were immediately offered water and our drink orders for flight were taken right after everyone else boarded. I also have a small pillow in my seat for my nap!

What? No Wi-fi?

I was originally worried about the resort that we are staying in - Occidental Grand Aruba - just because you can't tell a lot from pictures on the Internet and the only people who write reviews are the ones who are mad. I am glad to say that other than a slight smell in the lobby when we first entered,  the hotel is very nice!

The room is super clean. Towels are nice...not super plush but not scratchy so I am ok with them, ever room has a balcony and oirs over looks the ocean to the left, the pool in the center and the rest of the island to the right...or at least a good enough portion of it to get a feel for the night on the island.

Check in was interesting because they took us to a room to do it "because it would be more comfortable" ... hmmm seemed a bit timeshare like to me so I was skeptical.  They won me over with the punch, champagne and lemon water they served us though.  We had left our luggage with the bellmen because we didnt have a room number yet. After we got one we gave the number to the bellman so they coulf take our stuff to the room. Then we headed to lunch because it was open until five anf it was about 4pm.

They have several restaurants on property and all are open on a scediule where you cann eat constantly if you want to but of course you just cannot. We have four restaurants to choose from for dinner and last night there was a BBQ on the beach so we went to that. It was good food and there was entertainment after dinner. We even got to line dance a bit so you know I was all over that!  After dinner we stopped by the disco but it was obviously too early and I know we are old because the seats were too low and the music too loud!

We went into the casino and  Goodheart won $40! NativeNewYorker won $30! I spent $30...so as a group we are ahead!  lol

All in all it was a busy day!

At 31,000 feet....

Well I am elated to say that we are all united again and well on our way to the isle of Aruba! It wasn't on my original list of places to go but if you know anything about me, you know that all you have to do is ask and if I can make it happen, I will! Plus it was a fabulous idea!

There is about an hour left in our flight. I wont be able to post this  immediately but still...

So I bet you want to know places that are on my list...heres my top five...

1) Hawaii - not only is it one of the fifty states - so I can get a key chsin for it - but it's beautiful
2) Spain - I remember the amazing pictures that MyTravelingManager brought back from his vacations
3) France - I must see the Eiffel Tower after all
4) Greece -this one is totally influenced by a movie -  My Life in Ruins as a matter of fact - they did a great job portraying the landscape and feel of the country
5) ......

Hmmmm, did I say 5? Thats all I can think of right now, I will have to work on that while I am on vacation.

Did I Mention.....?

Did I mention that we did not get to go to Aruba in March? Long story but cold weather causes cancelled flights, so there you go! Its a travel hazard when you live in Kentucky. I am trying to plan a cruise for my 50th birthday in Jan 2015 and I am so gun shy just because of the travel we will have to do to get to the cruise port! Oh well...jury is still out on that one.

I was supposed to go to line dance class tonight but I came home and collapsed. I am awake now so maybe repacking is in order! Maybe tomorrow I will be less tired and more excited!