Google could be facing a big shake-up in 2015

In 2015, there may not be a more interesting name to watch than Google.

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/google-shake-up-2015/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=google-facing-big-shake-2015

The war on snark is over and the good guys won

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/war-snark-good-guys-won/

Berlin

from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/4204e3a6/l/0L0Snytimes0N0Ctravel0Cguides0Ceurope0Cgermany0Cberlin0Coverview0Bhtml0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

Etihad Issues Statement After 28 Hour Flight To San Francisco

Yesterday I shared the story of Saturday's Etihad Airways flight from Abu Dhabi to San Francisco, which was delayed on the tarmac for 12 hours due to fog. Passengers weren't allowed to deplane, so that made for a 28 hour flight.

This obviously raises a lot of questions. In the US we have the four hour tarmac rule, which is a case where government regulation makes sense, in my opinion, since we can't really trust airlines to self regulate.

Anyway, an Etihad Airways spokesperson forwarded me the following statement regarding EY183, which I figured I'd share here:

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/01/05/etihad-issues-statement-after-28-hour-flight-to-san-francisco/

GM adds hotel and restaurant reservations to in-vehicle system

General Motors has released an update to OnStar, its in-vehicle assistance system, that allows subscribers to book hotels directly with an agent. ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/move-priceline-gm-adds-hotel-restaurant-reservations-vehicle-system/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=move-priceline-gm-adds-hotel-restaurant-reservations-vehicle-system

OutTrippin shuts up shop, says business model was like hunting for unicorns

Three years in business was three years too long for OutTrippin, a trip planning startup which has closed its doors amid woes ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/outtrippin-shuts-up-shop/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=outtrippin-shuts-shop-says-business-model-like-hunting-unicorns

Trailblazer of the Horizon

Science is a thrill for this adventurer. Saving the planet, one scat sample at a time—that’s not the slogan for Adventurers and Scientists for Conservation, but it could be. Founded by Gregg Treinish as a way to benefit the environment through adventure sports, the organization plays matchmaker between information collectors and thrill-seekers as well as…



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/01/05/trailblazer-of-the-horizon/

This Is the Best Rewards Credit Card For You If…

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/2015/01/05/best-rewards-credit-card/

Register Now For Starwood’s Double Play Promotion

About a week ago Starwood leaked the details of their first quarter 2015 promotion, entitled "Double Play."

As expected, registration for Starwood's Double Play promotion is now open, given that the promotion is valid for stays starting today.

Starwood’s Double Play promotion will be valid for stays at eligible properties between January 5 and April 15, 2015.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/01/05/register-now-starwoods-double-play-promotion/

Journey through Indonesia and Dubai

Have you ever wanted to drop what you're doing and just go?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/go-journey-indonesia-dubai/

What if travel startup success was judged like art or music (rather than big bucks)

I was recently thinking (as a hypothetical exercise) about how families choose what day tours or activities to book whilst in a ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/travel-industry-success-judged-like-art-music/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-industry-success-judged-like-art-music

Club Carlson Promo: Extend Your Stay, Earn 30K

Club Carlson has just unveiled the details of their first quarter 2015 promotion, entitled "Extend Your Stay, Earn 30K."

Through this promotion Club Carlson is offering bonus points for stays between January 12 and March 29, 2015:

-- Earn 15,000 bonus Gold Points for two night stays

-- Earn 30,000 bonus Gold points for stays of at least three nights

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/01/05/club-carlson-promo-extend-your-stay-earn-30k/

Writing With Adderall: A Personal Case Study

Short version: I recently started taking the prescription drug Adderall (the brand name for amphetamine and dextroamphetamine) to help with an increasing inability to focus. Overall, it’s been working great, and here’s the whole story of my experience. If you’re in a similar situation, this might help you, but don’t skip the details and disclaimers.…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/writing-with-adderall/

12 epic Sun Valley ski experiences

From heli skiing with the pros to catching trout between pistes, the list of things to do in Sun Valley this winter is insane.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/12-ski-experiences-can-sun-valley/

Inside the Exclusive Singapore Airline The Private Room First Class Lounge

Must-read Earlier Installments: Singapore, Cathay, and Qantas First Class.. Some of the Best Meals of My Life, and a Tour of Hyatts in Bangkok, Singapore, and Sydney Inside the New Oneworld Lounge at LAX’s Tom Bradley International TerminalCathay Pacific First Class, Los Angeles – Hong Kong Cathay Pacific “The Wing” First Class Lounge, Hong Kong […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/01/05/inside-exclusive-singapore-airline-private-room-first-class-lounge/