How a restaurant worked out why it was getting bad online reviews

MARKETING: There are all sorts of fancy bits of technology now in place to give travel brands some understanding of their performance ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/restaurant-online-reviews-secret-filming/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=restaurant-worked-getting-bad-online-reviews

In Transit Blog: Walkabout: A New Patent for Airplane Seats Is Short on Leg Room

A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors.

















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500 Free Virgin America Points + Refer A Friend Promo

There have been major upheavals in the world of frequent flyer programs in the past year, with first Delta and then United announcing huge changes to their mileage programs and how flyers will earn elite status. Hoping to capitalize on uncertainty and shifting loyalty among frequent flyers, Virgin America recently launched a new promo meant […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/07/500-free-virgin-america-points-refer-a-friend-promo/

Hot shot: Mongolian Contortionist

A look into the photographic process behind some of the coolest shot we've seen.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/howd-get-shot-mongolian-contortionist/

My Frugal Monte Carlo Road Rally

Normally the words “Monte Carlo” and “Frugal” don’t belong in the same sentence, but my weekend in Southern France proved that indeed frugal and Monte Carlo can happen and I’m lucky it happened to me. How ironic, as I recently wrote about ways to drive a super sports car of the Lamborghini or Ferrari caliber […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/my-frugal-monte-carlo-road-rally.html

Updated analytics and advertising options on Twitter and Facebook

The past few days saw two significant updates for advertisers from Twitter and Facebook, which are relevant to all social media marketers. ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/updated-analytics-advertising-options-twitter-facebook/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=updated-analytics-advertising-options-twitter-facebook

10 signs you're Irish in California

You were and always will be the whitest guy on the beach.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/recognize-irishman-california/

Travels on the Run: Berlin’s Tiergarten

For Nat Geo Travel Books Senior Editor Barbara A. Noe, going on a run is the best way to get oriented in a new city, and a great way to take in the sights. So lace up your sneaks and read on to get Barbara’s tips on where to run in some of the world’s greatest places—and what to see along the way.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/14/travels-on-the-run-berlins-tiergarten/

In Transit Blog: A New Translation App from Frommer’s

The new Frommer’s Translator application–in partnership with TripLingo–includes language translation and cultural advice.

















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Startup update: Roadtrippers rolls out new API with updated, modern look

Road trip startup Roadtrippers has a new user interface, which includes an updated, modern look for the main interactive map. The startup ...



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Help End Unethical Tourism (Boycott TBEX!)

Every year, a travel bloggers conference called TBEX is held in North America. I’ve gone many times. This year, the conference is being held in Cancun, Mexico and, as part of the offering of pre-conference activities, they are offering dolphin encounter experiences where you can go play and swim with captive dolphins. When I saw this, I was shocked. Captive dolphins experiences are a mass market, irresponsible form of tourism and it’s shocking that a travel organization that often talks […]

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from Nomadic Matt's Travel Site http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/help-end-unethical-tourism/

10 facts about visiting Hawaii

You can say it with aloha.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/10-things-know-traveling-hawaii/

Maximizing Points and Miles on Summer Road Trips

Summer is in full swing, and that means Americans are on the move. According to surveys by both Orbitz and Trip Advisor, nearly 90% of Americans plan to take a summer vacation this year, hardly surprising given the Arctic conditions that had a death grip on much of the country this winter. Over 40% traveled […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/07/maximizing-points-and-miles-on-summer-road-trips/

Michigan and other cool surf spots

Tired of sun-bleached, postcard-ready surf spots? There are different ways to carve waves.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/13/travel/unusual-surf-spots/index.html

World's hottest new cocktail city

Once described as "sterile," the birth city of the iconic Singapore Sling is experiencing a cocktail renaissance.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/13/travel/singapore-cocktail-bars/index.html