I like Orbitz! Gay-friendly marketing makes me happy!

I've been meaning to post this... I really like Orbitz b/c they are so devoted to marketing to gays and lesbians. They realize they buying power and clout GLBT travelers have and aren't afraid of the "politics" around catering to our influencial group... so when you need to book travel (whether you are gay, str8 or otherwise) start with Orbitz by clicking below!

Need a gift fast??? Printable i-tunes gift certificates avoid shame AND shipping :-)

I just got one - and just in time for a meeting! I completely forgot to order a present for someone who won a small award. Since I know he's an ipod freak I just picked an amount, paid with my credit card and printed it on nice paper! BAM! All set an crisis avoided - and no worries about things being shipped in time! CLick the banner for more details and to keep me fed! :-)

Delta Airlines Holiday Sale - Act Now ends 12/22!

Delta On Sale For Holiday Travel! exp. 12/22/2005

If you don't have your tickets already this is probably your only chance for a sale and/or decent fare so get on it now! Even if the fares are good there are very LIMITED seats so book now or....

Free iPod engraving! Free shipping! Free iPod Mini! And more deals from the Apple Store!

I was an Apple user from the very beginning... Ah the Apple II, then the IIe, then the Mac 128k, Mac Plus, Performa 636... then in the marketing/advertising world it was G3, G4 and I lust for a G5 with one of their suppppppppperclear displays... A boy can dream right?!

But here's a couple of good offers from the Apple Store - there are a lot of cool gifts on their site and let's face it, ya ain't hip if ya ain't apple!

Got iTunes?

You know someone was asking me where they could find a decent Xmas album. And it got me thinking... a lot of the xmas albums out there are really subjective... better to build your own!

And then I finally woke up and smelled the coffee... DUUUUUUUUUUUH...

Build your own "album" of favorites for cheap!

FREE SHIPPING on Zirh Skincare orders!!! Low minimum order needed too!

Now who could resist an offer like this?! Zirh is a fantastic line and much more reasonably priced than a lot of high-powered skincare lines out there... recommended by
the Queer Eye guys constantly!

Take advantage of the hot offer below!

FREE SHIPPING on $60 or more orders. Use code60FREEUPat checkout. SHOP NOW!

Overstock.com Sitewide sale! 10% off and $1.00 shipping!!!

These pop-up from time to time but only if you have the special links or banners... and yessiree bub I've got them! Click the banner or links below.... full details and conditions on the Overstock.com site... ENJOY!

(PS. It is supposed to be today only... so if you need to order do so today - I'll keep my eyes peeled if the offer renews or a new one pops up!)

Oh yeah and don't forget to tell your friends about Shopping for Wanderlust - it will save them money and maybe help me pay for my grad school out of pocket costs! (you can easily email any post using the little envelope icon next to the comments line of each post btw...)



For complete NEW customers (though for shame if you have experienced the bargains of Overstock! :-P) 12% off Entire Order! First Time Buyers. It's all about the O!

This one I'm not as sure of but try it anyhow...75% off Retail Sale

New Release Tuesday...

Well don't forget it's Tuesday and yes the latest DVD releases come out today! DVDs are the perfect holiday gift - they're decently cheap, easy to carry or ship and there is generally something for everyone...

I like Amazon.com for DVDs... Check out this week's new releases.

Notables include: The Simpsons 7th Season! I love the "collect Marge head DVD packaging" - who hasn't wanted a blue skyscraper on their head once in a while?!

Cheaptickets.com - Another fine travel partner added

Yup - here is yet another fine travel partner. I have been using Cheaptickets since the late 90's (they were based out of Honolulu, HI back then and boy did I want to work there!!!)

They always have some sort of deal going so click the banner and see what they have to offer!

Happy Christmas from Radission! Central London from 99 pounds a night!

You like England, luxury and low prices (and trust me - London ain't cheap but 99 pounds is low low low and Radission Edwardian hotels are high high high on the luxo-chain!) Here's their latest deal for you Anglophiles!

Enjoy Christmas and New Year in central London, Heathrow and Manchester from only £99. Radisson Edwardian, luxury hotels.

Free expanded breakfast, Internet and more! Some hotel links and some deals!

Ok you guys know I am a travel FREAK as well as a bargain whore... Being that I am now a grad student I've been searching around for good deals for my upcoming trips... Let's face it - life as a university employee isn't exactly rolling wheelbarrows of benjamins in... But at the same time I refuse to stay at crappy hotels... and I also REFUSE to get a home equity loan just to use the Internet or have a bite to eat at the hotel when I am on the go...

So here's a couple of my new favs from a couple of chains I like and some I have just started to like... see what you think - remember you should always check out www.tripadvisor.com for unbiased reviews of hotels by real travelers... It is an ESSENTIAL travel resource and 100% free. In fact I encourage you to post short reviews after each hotel stay - you don't get anything for it save the knowledge that someone will be that much more informed about their travel decision b/c you were kind enough to share your experiences!

Best Online Rates at Radisson.com

Wingate Inns - FREE expanded continental breakfast

Wingate Inns - FREE self-service 24-hour business center

Wingate Inns - FREE High-Speed Internet

Howard Johnson (Note: I find that the Howard Johnson in Isla Verde in San Juan, PR is an excellent value - I took my family there 2 Christmas' ago. The rooms are very basic, but clean and they have the all-important fridge... The a/c works quite well (you definitely want a hotel with good a/c in PR) and it is a short walk across the street to a quiet beach not far from the popular yet all to crowded Isla Verde beaches by the Wyndham and Intercontinental. If you want a really good price (and a nice little pool - nothing fancy but great for a casual dip) and clean rooms with no frills go for it! If you are a high-end traveler I'd pass...

Netflix has a $9.99 plan now!

Yup - you needed an excuse to get Netflix?! Well if you have waited this long (despite spending prolly minimum 10 bucks just in taxes and fees for cable... but I digress :-p) then good for you - they now have a plan that is only $9.99 a month! You get unlimited DVDs per month with one DVD out at a time... the full plan is $17.99 with tax and you can have up to 3 out per time... Sadly they got rid of the super unlimited plan but I am a Netflix freak and I can't watch them as fast as they can ship them to me... Try it out... click the link below :-)

Netflix - Only 9.99 a month. Over 40,000 Titles. No Late Fees. Try it for Free

New Merchant - International Jock

Ok so who can resist this - International Jock - ... good prices and really unique underwear and other sexy stuff for fun or working out!

Sunrocket DSL

I was mentioning this to Clickboo - check out their site and hear more about how $199 a year gets you all the local and long distance phone service you'll need (plus free equipment) 100% refund guarantee and knowing that you are building the local DC/MD/VA economy! Sunrocket is based in Tysons Corner and starting to employ more and more people! (I like their statement in the Careers section - " SunRocket is located in Tysons Corner, Virginia, where the traffic is bad, but the parking is free!") Oh so true!

I'm getting their service at my house too - as soon as my block gets its act together (of course I have to be in the problem area - we have general phone problems, even with my RCN line) but DC will shape up eventually - down the block is apparently fine, so don't let that dissuade you! :-)

They also have a deal going that includes a free cordless phone with 2 handsets.

SunRocket Internet Phone Service. Just $199 per year for all-inclusive home phone service!

Perfect Coffee at a Perfect Price - Convenience & Quality meet for less than $50!

So I am a hero at work now. Not because I am plowing through the backlog of work, bureaucracy or just generally kicking ass... No I am a hero b/c of a little Dutch friend of mine... We were paying $50 bucks a month for leasing a coffee system for our office coffee. Not only was the coffee still lousy (it was even this fancy schmancy Keurig system) but since few people drink coffee it was a waste of money. So since I am the budget guy and under the gun to cut costs I dumped the leased Crapmaker errr Coffeemaker and bring a little Dutch friend to help me.

Meet Senseo - you may recall from the picture I did a post about my Senseo Coffeemaker a while back. It's amazing, it makes the best cup of coffee short of Dunkies or a professional espresso machine (tho Senseo just makes strong European coffee, not espresso) of any home gadget I've seen yet. I discovered it when I was in Amsterdam back in March. They've been out here for a while but I think are now finally catching on like in Holland and the rest of Europe. It's perfect for our little office since it brews 1 or 2 cups at a time and the coffee is fabulous. Plus it looks neat and has become a conversation piece. I'm actually surprised at how taken people are with it. But I am now a hero. I'm saving upwards of $500 a year on a lease, the coffee is 200% better and people are happy. All b/c of the little wonderpot from Holland. If you ain't Dutch you ain't.... well anyhow.

People keep asking me for a link. You can buy this guy at Target or pretty much any place that sells coffee makers... but I recommend Amazon.com. I got mine there (for $65 back in May - which was a good deal and the regular price at most stores) but they have it for $49 with free shipping AND a free bag of coffee pods (18 pods in their version - the box sold in the stores only comes with a starter pack of like 4 pods). So if you want to be a hero in your office or home try it out...

Shop Drop and Blog

Ok I've been doing it for YEARS now. I'm known around town as Mister Thrifty: Master of the Bargain. I may chase the wanderlust but I also chase the big bad bargain out there. No deal is too good for me. Whether it's miles, discounts, coupons or just insider knowledge I'm on the hunt for it. Look to this blog for neat deals I run across or neat deals I should know about! If you've got a scoop on a sale - blog it here! If you want to know what I've been seeing, hearing and (gasp) buying - check here too.

One favor to ask - if you see something (or some store) you like - click it so I can get the referral! I'm a poor university work and soon to be grad student. I need to eat and pay my light bill so a click or two in exchange for my bargainhunting obsession is worth it for a nice guy right? :-)

Happy Shopping people!