T Magazine: Travel Diary | For Jade Lai, of Creatures of Comfort, a Relaxed Hong Kong Homecoming

The retailer and designer shares snapshots and travel suggestions from a recent vacation spent visiting family.

















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In Transit Blog: Celebrating the Centennial of the Panama Canal

Panama will observe the centennial of its landmark canal with fireworks, live music, a museum exhibition and a televised gala featuring the singer Rubén Blades.

















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Playing It Safe Is Riskier Than You Think

From a Harvard Business Review article cited by Tom Fishburne: “Executives and entrepreneurs face two very different sorts of risks. One is that their organization will make a bold move that failed — a risk they call ‘sinking the ship.’ The other is that their organization will fail to make a bold move that would…



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#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/2014/08/06/ngtradar-travel-lately-33/

Marriott Premier 70K Credit Card Approval for Katy

In the month of July Katy applied for and was approved for a Chase British Airways card offering 50K Avios points. We will combine those points with my 50K approval in July and create a family account for our kids to use on their nonstop flights from their home bases in Sydney and New York […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/marriott-premier-70k-credit-card-approval-for-katy.html

Things to Do in Yangon, Myanmar’s Oldest City

One of the stops on TPG Special Contributor Eric Rosen‘s recent round-the-world trip was Myanmar. Here’s his account of what to do in the country’s largest city, Yangon. For more information on the country, see his previous post on Myanmar Travel Tips. Yangon (formerly Rangoon), is the largest city and former capital of Myanmar. As […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/08/things-to-do-in-yangon-myanmars-oldest-city/

I Heart My City: Marta’s Porto

Marta Macedo was born and raised in Porto and came to realize just how much she loved her city while she was studying abroad. "People may live their lives trying to figure out where their home is," she says. "Being away made me realize that Porto truly is home for me." After traveling the world, Marta returned to her beloved port city and started sharing her hometown pride on Spotted by Locals. Here are a few of her favorite things about Portugal's second largest city.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/06/i-heart-my-city-martas-porto/

Check In: Hotel Review: InterContinental Marseille Hôtel Dieu

Architecture is the star at this property that opened in April 2013 in a grand building that dates to the 12th century.

















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The Getaway: Finding Last-Minute Deals on Upscale Hotels

When trying to score savings at the eleventh hour, it pays to shop around.

















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Frugal Traveler: 7 Steps to a Cheaper Hotel Room

Confused about how to find a good deal on a place to stay? The Frugal Traveler put together this guide to help you land the right room at the right price.

















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Social Tables stakes out $8 million to bolster hospitality product

Special event diagramming and management startup Social Tables, which has been making the conference circuit this year with its cloud solution, has ...



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Hotel owner: 'I'm embarrassed' about fine policy

A day after a New York guest house was pummeled online for its policy of fining wedding parties for negative online reviews, its owner has apologized.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/06/travel/hotel-apology-bad-review-fine/index.html

In Transit Blog: From Sundance, a Los Angeles Festival

Next Fest, a new program of screenings and music from the Sundance Film Festival, is scheduled to begin Aug. 7 in Los Angeles.

















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T Magazine: A Nomadic Museum Takes Up Temporary Residence in Istanbul

Following projects in Dubai and London, the newly founded Moving Museum sets up shop in the ancient Turkish city with a series of artist residencies.

















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Opportunities in video marketing remain, as brands become media companies

Consumers increasingly perceive brands as media companies, a perception that is both fueled by companies creating more engaging content and consumer expectation ...



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