Fall Foliage Travel Turns Adventurous

The once-staid activity has become a lot more physical, combining nature appreciation with zip-lining, paintball and off-road Segway tours.

















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Frequent Flier: Magic Opens Doors, No Tricks Required

The talents of Andrew Basso, an illusionist and escape artist, once got him into business class and generated new business.

















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Booking Using HotelUpgrade App

HotelUpgrade is a brand new app with the tagline "VIP service comes standard." It has launched within the past week, and is available for free in the app store.

I met someone from HotelUpgrade a couple of months ago, and they explained their new app, which would give you extra benefits and perks for stays at select hotels. My follow up question was "okay, what kind of a rate do I have to book to qualify?" The response was "any rate you could book directly through the hotel's website." Something didn't add up to me. I can earn extra perks on AAA, senior, government, and corporate rates? That sounds too good to be true, so I told them to let me know when they launch.

Well, they were at FTU Advanced in Chicago this weekend (they were one of the sponsors) and let me know that the app finally launched.

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The Ripple Effect Of The Chicago Airport Chaos

It could take days to get canceled and delayed flights out of O'Hare and Midway airports back to normal after a fire.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/after-chicago-air-traffic-control-fire-canceled-delayed-flights-last-days-more-1696480

In Transit Blog: Hotel Cuisine, Beyond the Hotel

In a new program at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, chefs make house calls and prepare picnic meals.

















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Keeping it Simple in the Cyclades: Ios

As a new generation of Greeks reclaim their heritage, they’re looking past overtouristed islands like Mykonos to quiet stunners such as Ios. Reachable only by boat (including a daily ferry from Santorini), this 42-square-mile island in the Cyclades archipelago largely retains its traditional way of life, making it a welcome alternative to its more built-up neighbors.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/09/29/keeping-it-simple-in-the-cyclades-ios/

44 of the most epic beach hotels

The beach hotel, more than any other place in the world, fits our collective conception of what paradise is: sitting on a beach drinking cocktails.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/36-epic-beach-hotels/

La Compagnie’s Business Class Fares Still Great

One of the most interesting airline startups of the year has been La Compagnie, the all business class airline operating 757s exclusively between Newark and Paris. They had some operational issues when they started, and I was really excited to fly them between Paris and Newark. At 550EUR one-way, the ticket was dirt cheap for a transatlantic business class flight.

I walked away from the flight thinking both what an amazing value and sub-par business class product it was. After the flight I had the chance to speak with La Compagnie's Deputy CEO, who had some interesting insights into their operation.

I was mainly critical about the operation because:

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What Are the Best Cities to Work from Home?

NomadList looked at internet speed, the cost of housing and food, plus weather, air quality, and other factors to come up with a list of the best places in the world to work from home (provided you can choose from anywhere in the world). Here’s their top ten: I think that quality of food (and […]

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Startup pitch: HotelUpgrade makes a VIP out of any hotel guest

A new travel startup is developing a means to book hotels for frequent travelers and those responsible for booking larger groups. The ...



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Chicago Flight Delays Expected To End In 2 Weeks

The FAA said a damaged air traffic control center should be repaired by Oct. 13 after thousands of flights have been canceled.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/chicago-air-traffic-troubles-ohare-midway-cancellations-delays-should-be-back-normal-2-1696389

Chicago Flight Delays Expected To End In 2 Weeks

The FAA said a damaged air traffic control center should be repaired by Oct. 13 after thousands of flights have been cancelled.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/chicago-airport-fire-ohare-midway-cancellations-delays-should-be-back-normal-2-weeks-faa-1696389

5 things Mexicans say to avoid 'no'

It took me a long time to realize that, because of all the politeness, Mexicans really struggle to say "no."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/5-things-mexicans-say-avoid-word/

The world's most spectacular buildings

Architects from more than 50 countries are competing at the world's largest architecture festival this week in Singapore. Here are 20 of the most eye-popping entries.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/28/travel/world-architecture-festival-2014/index.html

Post-Trip Depression: It’s Often Emotionally Harder to Come Home than Go Away

Before my first trip around the world, I was driving through Boston with my friend Mike. One of the things I was talking about was how different life would be when I returned home. Where would my friends be in life? How would they change? What jobs would they have? New hobbies? New relationships? I imagined a world of possibility. “Everything will be exactly how you left it,” he said. “When I studied abroad, I thought the same thing. But, […]

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