Cruise lines take a hard line on refunds

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-navigator/cruise-lines-take-hard-line-refunds/

In Transit Blog: What, No Teddy Bear?

Hotels offer new ways to help their guests get a good night’s rest.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/3d5a1f33/sc/10/l/0Lintransit0Bblogs0Bnytimes0N0C20A140C0A80C0A90Cwhat0Eno0Eteddy0Ebear0C0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

Woman Walking in the Sani Pass, Lesotho

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/08/09/woman-walking-sani-pass-lesotho/

Global tipping cheat sheet

When I was in Oslo, my waitress told me that tipping is definitely expected in Norway.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/ultimate-global-tipping-cheat-sheet-infographic/

Trip Report: Booking and Review of The Hotel At Tharabar Gate in Bagan, Myanmar

On his recent round-the-world trip, TPG Special Contributor Eric Rosen visited Myanmar for a week. He wrote about his tips for visiting Myanmar, his experiences in the country’s largest city, Yangon, and how to book flights within Myanmar. Today he discusses how he booked his stay in Bagan and reviews the Hotel at Tharabar Gate. […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/08/trip-report-booking-and-review-of-the-hotel-at-tharabar-gate-in-bagan-myanmar/

8 travel lessons from your cat

Clean yourself on the regular (even if it means braving the scuzzy hostel bathroom).



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/8-travel-lessons-can-learn-cat/

Mini City Guide: Santiago, Chile

I love big cities, and always enjoy returning to Hong Kong, New York, and Sydney—among many others. But what about those unknown gems that are off the beaten tourist path… those obscure places that are just waiting to be explored by real travelers? Our new “Mini City Guides” are here to uncover those gems, and…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/mini-city-guide-santiago-chile/

How Much Cash Should I Take on Vacation?

To answer this question, I turn to the character Raymond Babbitt (portrayed by Dustin Hoffman) in the movie Rain Man: About $100. I hate cash; the only time I don’t hate it is in one of two circumstances: It is the only method of payment accepted It provides a greater discount than the benefits received […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/how-much-cash-should-i-take-on-vacation.html