Ask me anything you want

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What’s Agritourism And Is It Right For You?

When you hear the term agritourism you may think it refers to staying on a farm while you’re on holiday to help with milking the cows. While agritourism could certainly include that experience, the term encompasses so much more. Whether it’s educational, participating in fun activities, or just getting back to nature, you may discover […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/09/whats-agritourism-and-is-it-right-for-you.html

American Express Platinum as a Great Business Travel Tool

I receive compensation for many links on this blog. You don’t have to use these links, but I am grateful to you if you do. American Express, Citibank, Chase, and other banks are advertising partners of this site. I do not write about all credit cards that are available — instead focusing on miles, points, […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/09/08/american-express-platinum-benefits-business-travel-tool/

In Transit Blog: Walkabout: Airlines Say So Long to Turbulence, Hello to Cramped Seating

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

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/3e4330e7/sc/10/l/0Lintransit0Bblogs0Bnytimes0N0C20A140C0A90C0A80Cwalkabout0Eairlines0Esay0Eso0Elong0Eto0Eturbulence0Ehello0Eto0Ecramped0Eseating0C0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

GoPro footage of dog at beach

Walter is a Labrador who lives in the gorgeous town of Siracusa, Sicily.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/high-speed-dogs-eye-view-sicily-vid/

Southwest’s New Livery Is Official

I don't really follow Southwest all that much. I've flown them once and think they're a fantastic airline all around, but they offer different things than what I look for in an airline (a global frequent flyer program, lots of opportunities for upgrades, etc.).

More than anything they deserve credit for their brilliant marketing. They've convinced flyers that they have the lowest fares, which is rarely the case. Yet I hear over and over "oh I need a cheap last minute ticket, I guess I'll fly Southwest." Being able to create that perception among consumers is invaluable.

Southwest just announced a rebranding, which consists of their new "Heart" livery. Here's how it's described:

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/09/08/southwests-new-livery-official/

9 first impressions of Cleveland

There’s nothing quite like watching a sweaty, orange 32-year-old in a tiny glittery t-shirt “fight the beat” on a downtown roof bar.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/9-first-impressions-cleveland/

Earn Double or Triple Starpoints for Your Fall Hotel Stays

Starwood Promotions: Starwood is out with their fall promotion — double Starpoints on eligible stays of two or more nights and triple Starpoints if the stay includes a Friday or Saturday night (Thursday or Friday night in the Middle East) between September 15 and December 15. Where have we seen this before? (No quadruple points […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/09/08/earn-double-triple-starwood-promotions-fall/

Redeem American Miles For Virgin Australia

File this under "things that are cool but not necessarily all that useful." ;)

Etihad Airways and Virgin Australia have a partnership (it's certainly one of Etihad's more "premium" partnerships, compared to Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, and Alitalia).

As part of that, Virgin Australia offers three times weekly service between Sydney and Abu Dhabi, as a way to provide "feed" to Etihad flights for passengers connecting to Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Because of the way the scheduling works out, the Virgin Australia 777-300ER would be sitting in Abu Dhabi all day on Sunday.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/09/08/redeem-american-miles-virgin-australia/

Past Forward Amsterdam

The anything-goes Dutch capital has a healthy hold on heritage. A look at Amsterdam through author Russell Shorto's eyes.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/09/08/past-forward-amsterdam/

40 eco-hotels you have to visit

The hotel industry today is clamoring to create sustainable properties that also look amazing. Here are 40 of the world's most stunning eco-hotels.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/40-incredible-eco-hotels-visit/

Up-close view of exploding volcano

"More people have visited the moon than the fiery bottom of this spectacular and deadly place."



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/men-explored-exploding-volcano-dont/

Glamping Hub raises $1 million to glamp up camping worldwide

Startup Glamping Hub, which offers a platform for travelers to book “glamorous camping” accomodations, has announced a $1 million Series A. The ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/glamping-hub-raises-1-million-glamp-camping-worldwide/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=glamping-hub-raises-1-million-glamp-camping-worldwide

Register For Starwood “More For You” Promotion

Starwood has just announced the details of their fall 2014 promotion, entitled More For You. The promotion is valid for stays between September 15 and December 15, 2014. Registration is required by October 31, 2014.

Through this promotion, Starwood is offering:

-- Double Starpoints on eligible stays of two or more nights

-- Triple Starpoints on eligible stays that include a Friday or Saturday night (Thursday or Friday night in the Middle East)

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/09/08/register-starwood-promotion/

The Difference Between Happiness and Meaning

“The things that make you happy are not the same things that make your life seem meaningful.” That’s how Ben puts it, and I agree. I’ve also written about this several times before: in The Tower, for example, or in my first book. To increase happiness, do something fun. To increase meaning, do something challenging.…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/the-difference-between-happiness-and-meaning/