Advertising: To Buoy Tourism, a Campaign Turns to Social Media

To encourage tourism, Bermuda turned to social media as a way to advertise.

















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50,000 Point Signup Bonus for Southwest Visa Still Available

Despite predictions some made to the contrary, there’s still a 50,000 point signup bonus available for the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® Premier Card from Chase. The card has a $99 annual fee and comes with 50,000 points after $2,000 spend on purchases within 3 months of account opening. As I wrote a couple of months […]

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Travis’ Asian Adventure: Cleared To GO!

As you may have read, I've been recovering from my mountaineering accident a couple months ago. I guess this was good a time as any to have a broken leg, as I didn't have any travel scheduled for the entire fall, which was unusual for us. I could focus on my recovery without feeling like I was missing anything.

That's about to change. We now have a big trip coming up.

Though it's been in the planning phases for months, I've been reluctant to write about this trip because at various times over the last few months it seemed unlikely to happen, for obvious reasons. I also didn't want to jinx it. But this week, I had a checkup with my orthopod and was given the green light. OK, it's not a see-it-from-mile-away-neon-green light, maybe more like pea-soup green light, but it's green nonetheless. I'm excited.

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Win a Year’s Photo Hosting on Smugmug and Help People in Central America

It is time once again for the annual Passports With Purpose event to raise money for good causes around the world. In the past Passports With Purpose has built schools, water wells and entire villages. This year they will be giving to Sustainable Harvest International to help farmers in Central America. You can read more [...]



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Loyalty Programs that Surprise and Delight Engender Both Appreciation.. and Bitterness

I’ve just received 1000 free Hyatt points ‘as a Diamond member and Hyatt Visa cardholder’. Naturally this has me speculating that it’s funded in part by Chase. Perhaps because Diamonds benefit less from the credit card since they have no use for its free Platinum status, although on the other hand Hyatt Diamonds likely places […]

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Surfacing: Opening the Gate to a Vibrant Main Street in Greenville, S.C.

Falls Park became a spark for a pedestrian-friendly city center when it opened in 2004.

















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Could air travel be like this again?

Remember when flying used to be romantic and glamorous? A new tourist attraction will send you back in time.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/03/travel/pan-am-experience/index.html

Amex Small Business Saturday Credits Posting

Amex Small Business Saturday is one of the most lucrative promotions American Express has run the past few years. While some American Express cards have somewhat high annual fees, American Express offers so many ways to get cash back, which in many cases more than offset the annual fees. For example, just a few weeks ago they paid $150 of my phone bill.

This year for Small Business Saturday, American Express offered up to three $10 statement credits per card when you shopped at a small business on Saturday, November 29, 2014.

It was interesting to see the different thoughts all of you had on this promotion after the fact. Some thought it wasn't worth the effort for "just" a $10 statement credit per transaction, while others maximized the heck out of the promotion.

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Heads Up: Taiwan, an Island of Green in Asia

In recent years, Taiwan has seen the development of a number of eco-friendly initiatives, from a protected marine habitat to a high-speed rail system to a ban on shark-fin soup.

















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In Transit Blog: In Hawaii, a Pearl Harbor Rememberance

The 73rd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor will be observed in Hawaii with a keynote speech, a concert and a gala.

















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I Heart My City: Magda’s Warsaw

Magda Przedmojska delights in sharing her city with the rest of the world—that's why she's a regular contributor to Spotted By Locals Warsaw. Though this avid traveler has lived elsewhere—from Aberdeen to Berlin—the Polish capital has her heart. "Warsaw is still the place to be because of my friends and family—the most important people in my life," she says. Here are some of the reasons Magda describes her hometown as "quite a nice melting point to visit."



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Fare War Tip: Maximize the $400 British Airways Discount from AARP

AARP is always good for a generous travel discount. However, the reduction offered on British Airways flights is perhaps one of the most generous. Members get a choice of discount ranging from $65-$400 on round-trip flights originating in the U.S., depending on which cabin you’re traveling in: $65 off Economy $130 off Premium Economy $400 […]



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Review: Element Frankfurt Airport

I've been waiting anxiously for a couple of years now for the Element Frankfurt Airport to open. Not because I was necessarily excited about the property, but rather because I was curious.

I've reviewed many of the other chain hotel options in Frankfurt, including the Sheraton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Frankfurt, Le Meridien Parkhotel Frankfurt, Westin Grand Frankfurt, and InterContinental Frankfurt.

Well, the Element Frankfurt Airport finally opened in late August 2014, so I was keen to check it out with this visit. While the hotel wasn't at all convenient for where I needed to be, I figured it was worth going out of my way to stay at it for a review. My rate was about 120EUR per night, which isn't cheap, though isn't horrible either.

For what it's worth, this is a Category 4 property, making a free night redemption 10,000 Starpoints per night, or a Cash & Points reservation 5,000 Starpoints plus $75 per night.

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Another Airline Goes Revenue-Based!

Star Alliance member (and Diners Club Rewards transfer partner) South African Airways is going to revenue-based mileage-earning starting February 1, 2015. They’ll award 1 mile per R1.60 spent on airfare and fuel surcharges This applies only to South African’s own flights THere’s no change to mileage-earning on partner flights. Unlike Delta and United, South African […]

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10 Hours in Kuala Lumpur

The Taking of this Shot You can see a lot of what happened in the creation of this shot in this video below — enjoy! Daily Photo – 10 Hours in Kuala Lumpur I do love this airport! It's absolutely beautiful and the reflections are what I think really does it for me. I don't […]



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