FTG Exclusive Promotion: No Service Fees on Visas to China, Kenya and More

Year-round, readers from FrugalTravelGuy receive $5 off orders from Allied Passport and Visa Services. While that’s a nice discount, this one’s even better. From now until February 31, 2015, customers will have the $45 service charge waived — meaning you only have to pay embassy fees and return shipping for any passport and visa services […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/01/ftg-exclusive-promotion-no-service-fees-on-visas-to-china-kenya-and-more.html

Best Hotels In Cuba

Rooftop pools, swim-up bars and outdoor showers are among the amenities offered by online reviewers' favorite Cuban hotels.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/best-hotels-cuba-where-stay-beaches-bars-butlers-after-us-relaxes-travel-rules-1785200

Watch: the sickest ski video ever

A normal day for skier Candide Thovex is an absolutely insane day for everyone else. See what skiing looks like from his point of view.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/sickest-ski-video-weve-ever-seen/

Startup pitch: Tripda connects passengers with drivers on long distance rides

The latest travel startup pitch comes from Tripda, a platform to connect those offering long distance ride sharing to those travelers seeking ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/startup-pitch-tripda-connects-passengers-with-drivers-long-distance/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=startup-pitch-tripda

You Can Earn Top Tier Elite Status With Nothing But Credit Card Spend

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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Video: Which Credit Card Should I Use to Pay for an Huge Event?

Some friends of mine are getting married in Savannah later this year. They’re having their reception at a Hilton and want to know how they can get the best rewards through a credit card when they pay their bill. I don’t know exactly how much it’ll cost, but let’s make the assumption the total will […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/01/video-which-credit-card-should-i-use-to-pay-for-an-huge-event.html

The Breathtaking Views From The First Airbus A350 Commercial Flight

The need to avoid Syria on the way to Europe results in beautiful views of a winter moonscape.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/airbus-a350-first-commercial-flight-avoiding-syria-overflight-unveils-breathtaking-1785046

Review: American First Class Lounge Chicago O’Hare and Business Class, Chicago – Paris

Previous installments: Introduction: Paris for the Holidays, Saying Goodbye to American’s Old Business Class, and a Suite at the Park Hyatt Vendome I’ve reviewed American’s Flagship first class lounges many times, such as Los Angeles, New York JFK, New York JFK, New York JFK, and Chicago O’Hare. So if you’re interested in more detail these […]

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All I Did Was Blink.

I’m working on a post about a pitch-black restaurant we visited in London, but it’s taking me longer than I thought to pull together. In the meantime, I wanted to share with you some photos from our trip to California over the holidays. These were taken by our friend Dawn at dinner on our last […]



from The Everywhereist http://www.everywhereist.com/all-i-did-was-blink/

Come the revolution: The startup world is due for another wave

Surfers and entrepreneurs have a lot in common. They’re both constantly searching for the next big wave.

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/startup-world-revolution-next-wave/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=come-revolution-startup-world-due-another-wave

LEAKED MEMO: NCAA Faces a Shortage of Charter Aircraft, Sees Hardship Ahead

Airlines don’t have a lot of spare planes that they’re willing to charter for the NCAA tournament, so in pursuit of a seamless travel experience for collegiate basketball teams there are going to have to be some sacrifices — like: Women’s teams will be required to take departures as late as 10pm. They can fly […]

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Go In Peace: Seven Asian War Destinations

The immense loss of human life during the 20th-century wars in Asia cannot be forgotten. Chris Tharp compiled some sites to help us remember.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/go-in-peace-seven-asian-war-destinations/

Heightened security checks coming to U.S. airports

The Department of Homeland Security is increasing security checks at American airports because of concerns over new bomb-making instructions released by al Qaeda in Yemen (AQAP), the terrorist group which U.S. intelligence agencies believe may have been behind the Charlie Hebdo attack in Paris, U.S. officials tell CNN.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/14/us/airport-security-aqap/index.html

2015's most exciting building projects

It's a mind-blowing year for boundary-pushing architecture. 2015 is set to see the arrival of Europe and China's tallest buildings, a New York housing block that towers over the Empire State, and a Scottish cathedral brought back from the dead.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/14/travel/gallery/exciting-architecture-new-buildings-2015/index.html

'Incredible' feat (and hands): Free climbers summit El Capitan

Nineteen days. Three thousand feet of some of the hardest climbing in the world. And just their bare hands and sticky-soled shoes to get them up the granite-faced monster known as the Dawn Wall.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/14/travel/feat-yosemite-capitan-climb/index.html