Complain About Spirit Airlines -- And Get Rewarded With Miles

In a new campaign, Spirit Airlines wants fliers to share their complaints about flying in exchange for free miles.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/spirit-airlines-gives-away-free-miles-exchange-complaints-1623432

In Transit Blog: First-Class Fares, on Sale

GiltCity.com is offering a sale on first-class seats on two routes flown by Delta Air Lines.

















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Expert American bull runner gored in Pamplona

A Chicago man who just co-authored a book on how to run with the bulls in Pamplona was gored in the right thigh on Wednesday and underwent surgery in hospital, two friends with him in Pamplona told CNN.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/09/travel/spain-gore-run-with-bulls/index.html

Heads Up: Downtown Las Vegas Jumps Again

Zappos's move into the neighborhood is part of a revival that has made the area the hippest in town.

















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Surfacing: In a Buenos Aires Barrio, a Quiet Metamorphosis

Villa Crespo, a working-class area near the hip Palermo Soho neighborhood, is undergoing changes that might even include its name.

















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Frugal Traveler: Armadillo to Açaí: Flavors of a World Cup Journey

The Frugal Traveler’s route to the soccer tournament was adventurous — and so were some of his meals.

















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Expedia Revamps Loyalty Program

The travel booking site's new rewards program offers more opportunities to earn points and redeem awards.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/expedia-loyalty-program-gets-revamp-1623546

How to make a real caipirinha [vid]

Every Brazilian is born with the uncanny talent for preparing caipirinhas.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/make-real-caipirinha-vid/

Virgin America Elevate: Earn Bonus Points for Joining and Referring Friends

My first ever award redemption was with Virgin America back in 2007. I’d been flying back and forth between LAX – SFO for a year when I learned I’d earned enough miles for a free award. The redemption process was incredibly easy – no calling customer service, long hold times, or providing instructions to the […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/virgin-america-elevate-earn-bonus-points-for-joining-and-referring-friends.html

#NGTRadar: Travel Lately

The Radar–the latest and best from the travel blogosphere–is a regular feature on Intelligent Travel every other Wednesday. You can play, too. Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTravel and tag your favorite travel stories #NGTRadar to help us find the crème de la crème on the Web.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/09/ngtradar-travel-lately-31/

Royal Caribbean’s latest is a vessel for emerging robo-screen technology [VIDEO]

Royal Caribbean has upped the ante as far as ocean-going tech with its latest ship, ‘the Quantum of the Seas.’ The brand’s ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/royal-caribbeans-latest-vessel-emerging-technology-video/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=royal-caribbeans-latest-vessel-emerging-technology-video

The 5 best running routes in Boston

To incorporate a speed workout into your routine, venture too close to a swan.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/5-best-running-routes-boston/

Free Magazines When You Complain to Spirit Airlines!

from Million Mile Secrets http://millionmilesecrets.com/2014/07/09/free-magazines-when-you-complain-to-spirit-airlines/

Silicon Valley should start funding useful things for the rest of us

STARTUPS: News that a tech startup which simply sends the word “Yo” to friends had raised $1 million recently left many either ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/silicon-valley-fund-useful-things-for-others/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=silicon-valley-start-funding-useful-things-rest-us

Chinese consumers warming up to Xiaomi, surpassing Apple on engagement

Here’s a bit to warm the hearts of the anti-Apple crowd: Chinese handset maker Xiaomi has surpassed Apple as far as average ...



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