Unrest raises travel tension

An extension of flight restrictions to Israel means more uncertainty for travelers in a six-day span marred by the shooting down of a commercial flight over Ukraine and a rocket strike near Israel's gateway international airport.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/23/travel/travel-tension-mideast/index.html

20 signs you're a true yachtie

#9: Climbing onto a boat intoxicated becomes a cherished skill.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/20-signs-youve-yachtie-long/

Travel Challenge: Blue Ridge Parkway

Image Courtesy of Wikitravel.org Scenic, beautiful and peaceful. Those are the three things that come to mind when I think of the Blue Ridge area. While Blue Ridge is a town located in North Georgia, the scenic parkway runs through North Carolina and Virginia. A couple of resources to keep handy when looking at driving […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/travel-challenge-blue-ridge-parkway.html

Teen Attempting Round The World Flight Killed In Samoa Crash

Haris was attempting to become the youngest person to fly around the world.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/haris-suleman-dead-after-plane-crash-ntsb-investigating-accident-pago-pago-american-samoa-1637168

Pursuits: New Twists for Wooden Roller Coasters

In the past few years, three wooden coasters that take their riders upside down have been built. See what these next-generation woodies can do, taking one for a virtual ride.

















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T Magazine: On Capri, a Chic New Shop Takes a Stand Against Sameness

Helen White, a former assistant to Anna Wintour and fashion writer for Harper’s Bazaar, opened Cabana last month. It’s full of custom-made items for the home and the closet.

















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TripAdvisor misses estimates, and its call contains clues to weakness

$TRIP tripped today. TripAdvisor, the sprawling user-review platform, has revealed its earnings for the second quarter of its fiscal year, and the ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/tripadvisor-second-quarter-2014-results-online-travel/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tripadvisor-second-quarter-2014-results-online-travel

Australia's real-life Moby Dick

A famous white whale recently appeared of the coast of Australia, and notably did not terrorize any monomaniacal sea captains.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/meet-australias-moby-dick/

#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. Here are our newest picks.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/23/ngtradar-travel-lately-32/

Event-o-Rama: 10 Must-Dos in August

There are some amazing events on tap all over the world, all the time. Here’s a taste of what you can see and do in August.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/23/event-o-rama-10-must-dos-in-august-2/

In Transit Blog: British Souvenirs Made (One at a Time) in Britain

If a double-decker bus paperweight or a William and Kate mug aren’t your kind of mementos, consider the New Craftsmen, a fine craft shop in the Mayfair section of London.

















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Foursquare aims to become Mayor of Social Travel Recommendations

In the next few weeks, Foursquare will relaunch its app with new functionality that will directly challenge platforms with social travel — ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/foursquare-aims-dislodge-gogobot-mayor-social-travel/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=foursquare-aims-dislodge-gogobot-mayor-social-travel

Marriott Premier Rewards Visa Joins the Referral Bonus Bandwagon

For a while now, cardholders of certain Chase rewards cards have been able to earn bonus points for referring friends. For example, Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier cardholders can earn 5,000 points for each friend they refer who is then approved, up to 50,000 points per year. The same goes for the Chase Freedom and Sapphire […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/marriott-premier-rewards-visa-joins-the-referral-bonus-bandwagon.html

24 hours at an arms exhibition

If arms exhibitions are conflicted spaces, it’s probably got a lot to do with the fact that we’re conflicted people.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/goods/24-hours-one-worlds-largest-arms-exhibitions/

FAA Continues To Ban US Carriers From Flying to Israel

The aviation authority extended its ban on flights to and from Israel for another 24 hours on Wednesday.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/faa-extends-ban-flights-israel-another-24-hours-1636904