July 8, 2014

T Magazine: Itinerary | Botanically-Themed Destinations in Paris (and Beyond)

Flora-focused spots in and around the French capital, from horticultural festivals to artisan perfume shops.

















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For Head of New York Tourism, 55 Million Visitors Isn’t Enough

The city continues to attract a record number of visitors, but Fred Dixon, who runs NYC & Company, is trying to bring even more tourists, and their money, to the city.





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The travel agency that sends you to infinity and beyond [VIDEO]

Forget the Bahamas and Hawaii, intergalactic travel is where it’s at this Summer or, at least that’s what Marvel wants us to ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/travel-agency-sends-infinity-beyond-video/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-agency-sends-infinity-beyond-video

A 7-day guide to Oakland nightlife

A seven-day guide to going out in Oakland.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/7-day-guide-oakland-nightlife/

Fireside chat with the Google co-founders

SYSTEMS: Google is so intertwined in the digital lives of consumers and the industry that when the two men that started it ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/fireside-chat-google-cofounders/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fireside-chat-google-co-founders

Air New Zealand in-flight safety video labelled sexist, triggers online petition

Earlier this year, Air New Zealand launched an in-flight safety video in collaboration with Sports Illustrated models. Although the video delivered the ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/Air-New-Zealand-in-flight-safety-video-removed-online-petition-calls-the-video-sexist/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=air-new-zealand-flight-safety-video-removed-online-petition-calls-video-sexist

Tech usage fueled by free WiFi on buses alongside unimpressive gains on planes

Personal tech usage has become synonymous with the modern travel experience – a way to tune out the crazy and dive into ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/personal-tech-usage-fueled-free-wifi-discount-bus-services-unimpressive-gains-planes/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=personal-tech-usage-fueled-free-wifi-discount-bus-services-unimpressive-gains-planes

Hold Award Tickets For 30 Days With US Airways

When it comes to this points and miles game, we really need to know the rules of the programs with which we have miles. When it comes to actually booking an award, we need to know more than “how many miles will it cost?” Here’s what I keep in mind when booking: How many points/miles […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/hold-award-tickets-for-30-days-with-us-airways.html

July 7, 2014

Where the Warm City Meets the Blue Karst Mountains

When visiting Guilin Be sure to sign up for our Newsletter there on the right, btw. I think we might do a big event in this area in 2015. You can click on the “Guilin” link there under the date of this post to see more photos from the area. Anyway, when you are here, […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/07/08/where-the-warm-city-meets-the-blue-karst-mountains/

Hey JetBlue, that’s no way to start a cruise!





from Elliott http://elliott.org/case-dismissed-2/hey-jetblue-thats-way-start-cruise/

Woman with Baskets in Boats in Cotonou, Benin





from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/07/07/woman-baskets-boats-cotonou-benin/

What are the little secrets your airline keeps?





from Elliott http://elliott.org/elliotts-email/little-secrets-airline-keeps/

Pessimism Is an Indulgence

Interviewer: “When it comes to human nature and human behavior, would you describe yourself as a pessimist?” “Pessimism has no function. It’s an indulgence of people who have little stamina to confront the challenges of modern life. And it’s a good way to rationalize their withdrawal from the great work of human beings, which is,…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/pessimism-is-an-indulgence/

$50 Statement Credit from Amex Travel

If you have an American Express card, you may want to check your My Offers tab for statement credit offers. One really nice one is for a $50 credit when you make $250 or more in prepaid hotel bookings by August 31, 2014. This presents a substantial savings for those with upcoming travel plans. If […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/50-statement-credit-from-amex-travel.html

Passports can be limiting

How privileged does your passport make you feel?



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/passport-limiting-think-infographic/