Last week we mentioned this blogger will be attending BlogHer ‘09 and the Travel Blog Exchange in Chicago over the weekend and straight from the road, she’s sharing a pretty sweet discount with Resort Rentals International blog readers. Gogo Inflight Internet is extending a 50% off discount on all products (except the 30-day pass) between now and August 31, 2009. A super secret code is needed so here it is:  158FLF7365.

Gogo Inflight Internet is Wireless Internet aboard AirTran, American Airlines, Delta, United and Virgin America and coming soon to Air Canada. While you’re flying high above the clouds at 500 miles per hour, you can still stay connected to the world below. What Internet users can do on the ground, users can pretty much do in the sky with Gogo. Twitter addict? Facebook fiend? Want to browse the top news headlines? Yup, it can all be done via Gogo. And, you can even book your next vacation online from the sky, too.

The inflight Wi-Fi service can be used on either a Mac or PC laptop, on most smart phones such as a BlackBerry Curve, iPhone and T-Mobile Dash. To make the most of the experience, charge up the device before boarding and bring a power adapter in case the airplane is equipped with power outlets. To maximize usage times, register for the Gogo account prior to boarding so all you’ll need to do is enter user information, click and go. Visit www.gogoinflight.com to get started.

The cost? Up to a 90-minute single flight currently costs $5.95 while a flight more than three hours costs $12.95. A single flight between 90 minutes and three hours is $9.95. This 50% discount is some serious savings, you could probably afford to treat yourself to an adult beverage!

Information about the promotional code for the 50% off discount, visit www.aircell.com/gogo-offers. Tweeting with Gogo a mile high has never felt so good. If you do it tell us about by giving us a tweet @twitter.com/resortrentals or me @twitter.com/jenniferhuber.

Give Gogo a go *-)-

The first full weekend of August is shopper’s paradise in Virginia. Each year, residents and visitors of the Commonwealth of Virginia enjoy a sales tax holiday on school supplies and clothing. This year’s tax-free holiday will take place August 7 – 9, 2009 (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).

So what’s tax exempt? Sorry, computers don’t qualify but certain school supplies selling for $20 or less do. This is the weekend to stock up the closet on shoes for the fall fashion season because clothing and footwear selling for $100 or less per item are tax exempt. Read up on the sales tax exemption guidelines from Virginia’s Department of Taxation.

When vacationing in Virginia Beach, hit the Hilltop Area for shopping centers with familiar names ranging from K-Mart to Talbot’s, the Lynnhaven Mall to browse some of the 180 shops including three department stores, the Towne Center and Pembroke Mall for premier shopping and dining, and the Virginia Beach Resort Area between 2nd Street and 40th Street for the perfect vacation memento.

As for shopping in Williamsburg, the Historic Triangle is a shoppe’s paradise with more than 200 retail and designer outlet stores. Yeah, that’s right. More than 200. After a day of visiting Colonial Williamsburg, plan a shopping day at Prime Outlets at Williamsburg, Patriot Plaza Premium Outlets, Williamsburg Outlet Mall and Merchants Square.

Before hitting the road for a Virginia vacation, clean out the closet and toss those cloths you haven’t worn in a year or two. And yes, we know about those garments you haven’t worn in a decade, they need to go, too.  Donate these items to Goodwill, Salvation Army or any other charity of your choice. Better yet, take the vintage items to a thrift shop and try to make some spending money to update the wardrobe during your Virginia vacation.

Bank of America has partnered with more than 100 museums across the U.S. in the “Museums on Us” program. Here’s the deal, the first full weekend of each month through 2009 and into 2010, Bank of America cardholders with an ATM, credit or check card receive a free general admission.

This is a great opportunity to check out a museum in your backyard during a “staycation” or when tripping across the country on summer vacation. Museums are participating in some of our favorite vacation destinations. The Chrysler Museum of Art in Norfolk (adult admission is $7) is something to do when vacationing in Virginia Beach. Nearly 40,000 objects spanning nearly 5,000 years of history are housed in the Italianate-style building facing the Hague Inlet of the Elizabeth River. Check out the world-renowned glass collection, expansive photography program, Art Nouveau furniture along with the comprehensive survey of European and American painting and sculptures and art representing African, Asian, Egyptian, Pre-Columbian and Islamic cultures.

Or, if flying into Miami for a vacation in Key West or to take a cruise, check out the Miami Science Museum (adult admission is $18). The South Florida museum provides fun, interactive and educational exhibits focused on science and technology. Innovative exhibits are changed out every three to four months, offers wildlife and planetarium programs and holds special events throughout the year.

There are at least 100 more museums we could describe but we’ll let you check out the Bank of America Museums on Us site here to find a museum near you. Remember, this offer is valid the first full weekend of each month. Being a Bank of America cardholder definitely has its benefits.