New Chase Freedom and Discover It 5% Categories for 2015

When it comes to maximizing credit card spending, it pays to know which cards offer bonus points when you use them at specific merchants. Among the best of these bonuses are the 5% quarterly rotating categories of the Chase Freedom and Discover It cards. Each of these cards offers 5x points or 5% cash back […]



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My Rewards Credit Card Strategy for 2015

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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The Getaway: Where Will Americans Travel in 2015?

Industry forecasters predict Mexico, Canada and Britain as top choices.





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Air China To Start Service Between Canada And Cuba?!

This airliners.net thread has a post about routes that Air China will apparently launch in 2015. This includes new longhaul and shorthaul service out of Beijing, as well as new shorthaul routes out of Hangzhou and Tianjin.

The new routes out of Beijing apparently include the following:

CA165/6 Beijing-Melbourne, start from 6-1, A330, 1/3/5/7

CA867/8 Beijing-Johannesburg, start from 6-19, B773, 1/3/5

CA879/80 Beijing-Montreal-Havana, start from 9-20, B773, 1/3/5

CA739/40 Beijing-Auckland, start from 10-25, A330, D

CA741/2 Beijing-Mumbai, start from 10-25, A330, 1/3/5/7

CA869/70 Beijing-Addis Ababa, start from 10-25, A330, 1/4/6

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The Top 15 New Hotels Opening in 2015

Another year means another spate of hotel openings and fabulous properties around the world where you can earn and redeem points. We asked TPG Special Contributor Eric Rosen to round up some of the most exciting new hotels to look out for as 2015 unfolds. With the global economy recovering, many hotel openings or restorations […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/01/the-top-15-new-hotels-opening-in-2015/

10 signs you're from Virginia

You can't stand Maryland drivers, and they can't stand you.



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Is Marriott Trying to Block Guests’ Personal Wi-Fi Access?

Many of you have probably heard by now about Marriott’s alleged efforts to block its guests from accessing their personal Wi-Fi connections. But is that really what Marriott is trying to do? The quick answer is no. Let me clarify: when using the term “guests” in connection to hotels, most people think about those who […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/01/is-marriott-trying-to-block-guests-personal-wi-fi-access.html

Seamless global transit: One travel app to rule them all

By aggregating multiple services and information, the “One App” travel concept envisions a truly seamless travel and transit future worldwide. The travel ...



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How iBeacon will deliver for travel in 2015

In the few months since Apple released the iPhone 6 and unveiled its new iWatch, the tech world has been largely focused ...



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Review: Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 Suites Class, Singapore – Sydney

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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Can I surf that?

This one's for the ladies...who charge.



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T Magazine: Long a Walled-Off Secret, the Paris Mint Transforms Into a Dining and Art Destination

The grand Monnaie de Paris — which still produces commemorative coins — is undergoing a face-lift, hosting exhibits and Guy Savoy’s forthcoming flagship restaurant.

















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Arctic Escapes: Exploring the World’s Coolest Getaways

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During the long winter months, folks tend to plan their holidays around sunny skies, sandy beaches and all-inclusive tropical drinks – and while these can make for great trips, warm-weather vacations can sometimes become a bit repetitive. You know the drill: The buffet meals, the in-room towels shaped as various animals, the morning rush for […]

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Literary Landmark: Portobello Road

London’s most lovable bear, Paddington, is hitting big screens across the globe. To celebrate in England’s capital, retrace the teddy’s wellie-wearing footsteps to Portobello Market.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/01/06/literary-landmark-portobello-road/

14 of the world’s most dramatic waterfalls

Hal Amen will provide you with your recommended dose of waterfall wanderlust.



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