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Tag: Philadelphia Phillies
Mar 18, 2023

Trip to Tampa/Clearwater

It was a great time to escape snowy Chicago in early March and enjoy the sunny west coast of Florida. I enjoyed staying at Renaissance Hotel in Tampa, a terrific hotel adjacent to International Plaza and Bay Street dining. I was delighted to see the indoor mall was thriving and the upscale restaurants were in full festive mode with outdoor dining, music and lights. I took full advantage of the diverse cuisine and libations each evening after swimming in the lovely hotel pool during the day.

United Airlines First to Purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel for ORD

Chicago O’Hare International Airport will soon receive sustainable aviation fuel, all thanks to United Airlines, which became the first airline to purchase SAF for use at the airport, one of the largest in the United States. Neste, a producer of SAF, will provide up to 1 million gallons of its Neste MY Sustainable Aviation Fuel. The first supply arrived in August.

Nov 8, 2022

World Series

Those who read my last blog know I have been rooting for the Philadelphia Phillies to make it to and win the World Series. Well, if you aren’t a baseball fan, they did in fact make it to the World Series, but the outcome wasn’t what we hoped.

Jun 7, 2022

Summer Fun

Now that Memorial Day has come and gone, it’s officially summertime! There are a lot of things I am looking forward to this summer with friends and family.

Madrid: The Charm of an Authentic City

They say Madrid is in vogue for many reasons: its lifestyle, its heritage, its cuisine and all of its new attractions. And it’s true, because Madrid is on the radar of travelers looking for a cutting-edge destination that still holds onto its essence. Join us as we explore its charms.

Aug 30, 2021

Phillies Game Fun

Over the weekend my family and I went to the Phillies game on Saturday. During the day we were a little nervous the game was going to be cancelled because the weather wasn’t looking that great. It was raining and storming a little, but eventually it cleared up and we were able to attend. Thankfully, the storm relieved some of the heat and humidity that has been around the past couple weeks, and it was actually a beautiful night for some baseball.