How might an online travel agency navigate airline card surcharges?

Card surcharges – nobody likes them, unless you’re the one making the money. Consumers are often frustrated when seemingly unnecessary card fees ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/online-travel-agency-navigate-credit-card-surcharges/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=time-free-online-travel-agencies

Targeting China next as a travel metasearch brand? Be ready for the grind

Established metasearch brands including Kayak and Skyscanner are set to foray into China. It will be interesting to watch the development as ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/Planning-to-step-into-China-as-a-travel-metasearch-brand-be-ready-for-the-grind/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=planning-step-china-travel-metasearch-brand-ready-grind

History shines in America's oldest city

Sure you can wear T-shirts and shorts almost anywhere you go in St. Augustine, Florida. You wouldn't be in the Sunshine State if you couldn't.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/07/travel/st-augustine-america-oldest-city/index.html

The town frozen in time by a volcano

Swallowed by lava in 1973, Iceland's answer to Pompeii has been uncovered and transformed into a new museum.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/07/travel/iceland-pompeii/index.html

25 unnecessary but desirable travel gadgets

Of course you don't really need that LV trunk that converts into a deluxe shower, but wouldn't it be cool?

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/06/travel/summer-travel-gadgets/index.html

16 bizarre foods you should try

Every country has its own national delicacy, some stranger than others.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/16-bizarre-foreign-foods-try-anyway/

Minube throws apps to tablets, Smith Micro mobile survey, and more…

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for July 2014. Monday 7 July ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/travel-devices-roundup-july-2014/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=devices-roundup-july-2014

The Many Poses of Scarlett

The Master’s Calling Here’s a video where we talk a bit about Masters at The Arcanum and Karen Hutton in particular. If you want to see more, hit Karen’s blog at blog.karenhutton.com or see more about The Arcanum at www.TheArcanum.com! Daily Photo – The Many Poses of Scarlett There was one point where my youngest […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/07/07/the-many-poses-of-scarlett/

“It is so unjust to poison someone and get off scot-free”

from Elliott http://elliott.org/can-this-trip-be-saved-2/unjust-poison-someone-get-scot-free/

Uluru National Park, Australia

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/07/06/uluru-national-park-australia/

Lightning strikes around the world

North America in particular sounds like a war zone.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/chart-lightning-storms-around-world-interactive-website/

Thousands Turn Out To Kick Off The Running Of The Bulls In Pamplona, Spain

The massive celebration kicks off nine days of partying and the famous Running of the Bulls in the historic city of Pamplona, Spain.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/running-bulls-2014-thousands-turn-out-kick-san-fermin-festival-photos-1620212

Will Hyatt to Southwest Transfers Count Towards the Companion Pass?

TPG reader Kristen tweeted this week asking: “I’m trying to get the Southwest Companion Pass by transferring Hyatt points. Does the article you posted still work?“ I’ve said time and time again that the Companion Pass is an incredible benefit of Southwest’s Rapid Rewards program since it lets a companion fly free with you for […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/07/will-hyatt-to-southwest-transfers-count-towards-the-companion-pass/

Attention: It’s Your Last Chance to Become a World Record Holder!

Have you ever wanted to add “Guinness World Record Holder” to your CV or Twitter bio? Now you can! Since we announced this year’s World Record Attempt, more than 600 people have signed up to meet us at 8:30am sharp next Friday morning in downtown Portland. We need all of those people to show up,…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/last-chance-to-become-a-world-record-holder/

Which Credit Cards Are Best for Free Hotel Stays in Europe?

I love Europe (I was in London last weekend, and I’m actually filming this week’s reader questions in beautiful Madrid, Spain), and I thought it was topical that TPG reader Anthony tweeted me to ask: “What are your thoughts on the best credit cards for free hotel stays in Europe?” Hotels can be expensive in […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/07/which-credit-cards-are-best-for-free-hotel-stays-in-europe/