The dullest, most vital trend in travel mobile apps: local event curation

In a broad trend, travel players like Gogobot are moving aggressively into the “local” space in order to capture the attention of ...



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IHG Will Seriously Close Your Account for Signing Up for Bonus Offers

IHG Rewards (formerly Priority Club) used to be one of the absolutely most generous programs for free nights because you could sign up for tons of promotions, earn them all on the same stays, and wind up with a windfall of points. Basically IHG Rewards would send out different kinds of offers, and anyone who […]

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The world's most 'British' vacation?

A solid "British" vacation needs castles, horse shows and the icon of British motoring: the Land Rover.

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Man rappels into volcano

Stunning views as daredevils rappel into a volcano. But why wear a horse head? CNN's Jeanne Moos reveals all.

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Giant bunny on a bunker

The famed Dutch artist launches supersized bunny at Taiwan's Taoyuan Land Arts Festival.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/10/travel/taiwan-hofman-rabbit/index.html

Fire closes Yosemite's Half Dome

Yosemite National Park has closed its famous Half Dome as a 4,532-acre wildfire burned nearly uncontrollably Wednesday, officials said.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/10/us/yosemite-national-park-wildfire/index.html

Travel Lens: Amy Toensing’s World

Amy Toensing, an American photojournalist committed to telling stories with sensitivity and depth, is known for her intimate essays about the lives of ordinary people. A regular contributor to National Geographic and National Geographic Traveler magazines, Toensing's assignments have taken her all around the world, from the Jersey Shore to the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea. Here’s a look at the world through this award-winning photographer's unique lens.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/09/11/travel-lens-amy-toensings-world/

Here’s How Travel Insurance Works With Award Tickets

I’m not generally a fan of travel insurance. I do think it is advisable: To be certain that your health coverage is adequate. Many robust private insurance plans in the US will cover medically necessary coverage abroad, but this is not universally true or always the case for citizens of other countries. If traveling to […]

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Looking beyond the big cities to attract Chinese travellers

Today, China has become a “must have” market for Western-based online travel sites seeking to attract and retain a proportion of Chinese ...



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Why You Should Use Dubrovnik as a Base to Visit the Balkans

Dubrovnik is an absolutely beautiful medieval walled-city located in the southernmost part of Croatia on the Adriatic Sea. Most tourists visit Dubrovnik for one day as part of a Mediterranean or Adriatic cruise ship itinerary. However, if you have the chance, a multi-day stay in this area is a must, not only to be able […]



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Jared Scharff’s Tokyo food tour

Armed with famous ramen bloggers, fixers, local musicians, and friends, I found the real Tokyo. Here are some of my favorite food and drink experiences.



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Welcome to the Coral Triangle

This beautiful and poignant multimedia video reminds us what we all stand to lose if we fail to change our ways.



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Exploring the Ancient Angkor Wat Temples in Cambodia

Situated just outside of Siem Reap, Cambodia, Angkor Archaeological Park houses several temple remains that were once the grand Khmer Empire, dating back to the 12th century. TPG Foreign Correspondent Lori Zaino guides us through exploring this UNESCO World Heritage site. Wandering around completely alone in the deserted, ancient Preah Khan Khmer temple in the […]



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Festicket raises Series A, eyes US for expansion

Festicket has raised $2.7 million from a group of investors including Wellington Partners and PROfounders Capital. The London-based startup, which specialises in ...



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9/11 Memorial Museum Captures Emotion, Horror Of Sept. 11 Terrorist Attacks

Museum officials have said the attraction was designed as a place for quiet reflection.



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