New AAdvantage Program Being Announced Tomorrow?

While not yet set in stone, there are rumors that American will announce the new AAdvantage program tomorrow, and that it will take effect starting in March 2015.

JonNYC at TravelingBetter passes this on, calling it a "very strong rumor." He's right 99% of the time, so when he notes something it's always worth paying attention, in my opinion. Here's his post:

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Cathay Pacific About to Rebrand, Focus on Its Core Asian-ness By Becoming an Online Travel Agency

The American Airlines rebranding was incredibly expensive. And while it’s true that the new composite aircraft they’ve ordered need painting rather than brushed metal, painting all the aircraft anew – not to mention changing all the signage, even making new napkins and updating websites, was a huge undertaking. I’d suspect it didn’t help them on […]

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Some national park fees may rise

Pack your camping supplies and knock those parks off your bucket list now, because a proposed fee increase at some U.S. national park sites means exploring these natural wonders may cost more by next summer.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/22/travel/national-parks-fee-increase-proposal/index.html

A Magic Broadcast Channel That Will Help you Reach the World

Imagine being able to share your thoughts with anyone at any time. From this broadcast channel, you can say whatever you want … no matter how unusual or unconventional, or even no matter how boring. In your channel, you make the rules. Geography is no object. You can reach people in Kazakhstan or Kalamazoo with…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/a-magic-broadcast-channel/

Namibia’s Desert Camps

Namibia's desert landscapes present travelers with a symphony of paradox: wide-open spaces and intimate encounters; rugged natural beauty and luxurious accommodation. Here are three base camps that will set the scene for travel transcendence.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/10/22/namibias-desert-camps/

Apple Maps Connect gives businesses control of listings – and a way to register iBeacons

Apple received serious flak for its disastrous rollout of Apple Maps two years ago (read more about that here), and has finally ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/apple-maps-connect-gives-businesses-control-listings-way-register-ibeacons/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apple-maps-connect-gives-businesses-control-listings-way-register-ibeacons

Perks Of Citi Prestige Card

Contrary to Ben's advice in July, I recently applied for a Citi Prestige card.

And I did it for mostly the wrong reason. You see, we have a big trip coming up where we'll be flying multiple hops on an airline without sufficient credentials to gain lounge access. The horrors.

So I was keeping my eye out for an inexpensive (or ideally free!) way to obtain a Priority Pass membership. Then Frequent Miler pondered that it might be possible to earn $700 in travel credits from the Prestige card in exchange for a $450 annual fee. The revamped Prestige benefits would also include Priority Pass.

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US Universities Enact Travel Restrictions Due To Ebola Scare

Universities are banning travel to Ebola-stricken countries, but some will make exceptions for those working to combat the epidemic.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/us-universities-enact-travel-restrictions-due-ebola-scare-1710132

36 Hours in Naples, Fla.

This Gulf Coast resort city has a vibrant downtown and high-end shops but also lush wetlands and white-sand beaches.

















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5 challenges when moving off grid

I don’t think anyone can argue with me on this -- living off the grid is badass. But let me tell you, it is difficult.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/5-difficulties-expect-moving-grid-handle/

Rwanda Screening US Passengers for Ebola, 2.25% Rebate on Amex Gift Cards, and a 2000 Point Signup Bonus for New Members

News and notes from around the interweb: TopCashBack is offering a 2.25% rebate on the purchase of American Express gift cards today only. So I was wrong when I said I didn’t expect to see anything over 2%. (HT: Frequent Miler) Rwanda now requires US passengers to be screened for Ebola (HT: Alan H.) The […]

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In Transit Blog: Cruises That Go Deep Into the Amazon

Rainforest Cruises is offering trips exploring the Rio Negro in the Amazon River basin.

















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Listen up! The best is yet to come

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/listen-best-yet-come/

Why Do Hotels Have Phones In Bathrooms?

The more I stay in hotels, the more questions I have. For example, why do W Hotels think I want a bathtub in the middle of my room? Or why do W Hotels always have a shortage of trash cans in the rooms?

Okay, maybe those questions are specific to W Hotels, though more generically...

Have you ever wondered why do so many hotels have phones in the bathrooms, usually by the toilet?

Up until this point I assumed there were a few potential reasons:

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T Magazine: Valentino: The Host With the Most

The new cookbook author dishes on dishes.

















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