15 great new paperback beach reads

Whatever your definition of "beach book" -- romance, mystery, gripping true-life-tale -- you'll find a shore thing here.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/07/living/paperback-beach-reads-real-simple-books/index.html

What will be the legacy of Asiana Airlines Flight 214?

It's been true since the Wright Brothers first took flight: Bad plane accidents can lead to good safety improvements.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/07/travel/asiana-214-legacy/index.html

14 lessons learned in Southeast Asia

#1: Your “VIP Minibus” ride won't make you feel very important.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/14-things-youll-learn-first-time-traveler-southeast-asia/

Make Sure Your Phone Is Charged: TSA

Devices that are not able to power up at security check will not be permitted on international flights bound for the U.S.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/tsa-requires-passengers-charge-electronic-devices-flying-1620660

Flying a Round the World Award Using US Airways Miles

TPG special contributor Eric Rosen recently used his US Airways miles to book a round-trip business class award…that instead let him fly round the world. Here’s how he did it. The sweet spots in US Airways’ award chart combined with its lax routing rules make it possible to fly around the world for the same […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/07/flying-a-round-the-world-award-using-us-airways-miles/

If You Want to Write A Book, Go to a Boring Place

A friend is writing a book and asked me what I thought about taking a writing trip. "I’m going to Bali to write for a month." she said. Big mistake! I thought. The goal of writing a book in Bali never ends well.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/if-you-want-to-write-a-book-go-to-a-boring-place/

The economic need for change behind the (hoped for) NDC revolution

In part one of this two-part series on the progress of IATA’s New Distribution Capability we looked at technology, process and enablement. ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/airline-distribution-economics-NDC/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ndc-part-2

LA v NYC: Which is best for interns?

As an intern, you are the lowest of the low.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/la-vs-nyc-better-interns/

The Kings of Hong Kong Hotels

Few cities rival Hong Kong when it comes to hotels. Choices range from some of the most expensive and indulgent in the world--the city boasts two Mandarin Orientals--to dirt-cheap hostels as well as a big range of hip yet reasonable new properties in between. Here are my favorites.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/07/the-kings-of-hong-kong-hotels/

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/