“Because of Traveling, We Know Ourselves”: On the Road with Jim and Rhonda Delemeter

This is a traveler case study. (Read others or nominate yourself. Jim and Rhonda, long-term travelers, aren’t afraid to “jump into the void.” Here’s their story. Tell us about yourselves. What inspired you to leave home and travel? Back in 2007 we sold our house and backpacked around the world for 14 months, which made…



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Netflix, Hulu and Pandora Could Be Coming to Your Hotel Room

If you are not satisfied with the in-room entertainment options currently offered by your favorite hotel brand, new options could be available soon. According to the San Diego Source, Marriott is letting guests in eight of their hotels access Netflix, Hulu and Pandora through their televisions, in “an effort to construct a new in-room entertainment […]



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When Will Chase Points Transfers to Korean Return?

Korean Air has been one of my favorite uses of Chase points. First class awards have been so darned easy to get. There are real sweet spots in their Skyteam award chart They offer cheap awards to Hawaii Although they are of course very Korean and their processes for redeeming awards are unique. Korean went […]

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Winning and Losing at Best Rate Guarantees

The vast majority of hotel companies and online travel agencies offer best rate guarantees (BRG). The exact terms for each of these BRG may vary somewhat, but bottom line, if you find a lower rate for the same room type on the same dates and under the same conditions, hotel companies and online travel agencies […]



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Review: Qantas First Class Lounge Sydney SYD

People rave about the Qantas First Lounge Sydney, so I was excited to check it out. I've always considered the Air France First Class Lounge Paris, Emirates First Class Lounge Dubai, Lufthansa First Class Terminal in Frankfurt, and Thai Airways First Class Lounge & Spa in Bangkok to be the world's best, so I was curious to see how Qantas' flagship lounge compared.

We arrived at Sydney Airport at around noon for our 3PM departure to Los Angeles.

Once inside the terminal we tried to find the first class check-in counter, which we eventually discovered was actually partitioned off from the rest of the terminal.

For what it's worth, oneworld Emerald members can also use the facility.

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In Transit Blog: In Vienna, a New Pass to See the Sights

The Vienna PASS lets travelers see more than 60 of the city’s sights with one purchase.

















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The Latest on Travel to Cuba

Travel restrictions to Cuba have changed dramatically for Americans, but challenges remain.

















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Hoping to be cool, Marriott trials Netflix, Hulu, and GoPro tie-ups

On the one hand, Marriott International has been facing a public relations disaster over its brief attempt to block personal wifi hotspots ...



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In Philadelphia, Juniper Commons Offers Comfort Grub of the ’80s With a Soundtrack

A new restaurant from the chef Kevin Sbraga and Ben Fileccia is meant to be a flashback to the food, décor and music of that decade.

















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Earning 50,000 Mile Bonuses Multiple Times, How to Find the Best Award Flights, and Let Amex Pay Your TV Bill

News and notes from around the interweb: Wendy Perrin on How to Find the Best Flight with your Frequent Flier Miles. I agree. Get $100 back from American Express by paying a DirecTV bill. You may be able to register several cards and get the rebate from each, and you can even pay your friends’ […]

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Glamping shows growth in the UK and Europe [INFOGRAPHIC]

Glamping – or luxury camping – is seeing strong growth in the UK as some holiday makers stick closer to home during ...



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Signs you learned to drink in Nola

"You don’t go out for a night of drinking, you go out for a weekend of drinking. And the weekend starts on Thursday. At lunch."



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Can You Redeem Miles To Cuba?

There has been lots of buzz the past week about restrictions between the US and Cuba slowly being lifted, which is exciting news on so many levels, especially for those looking to visit.

I've received tons of questions from readers asking about the best way to redeem miles for travel to Cuba. I'm not an expert on the exact diplomatic situation between the US and Cuba, and don't have any inside knowledge into what these restrictions being lifted means for US airlines and travelers.

That being said, I'd like to think I have a decent grasp of miles & points, so I figured I'd tackle the question as to whether it's possible to redeem miles for travel to Cuba.

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How to Score the Best Airfare

National Geographic Traveler editor at large Christopher Elliott is the magazine’s consumer advocate and ombudsman. Over the past 15 years he has helped countless readers fix their trips. Here’s his latest advice.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/01/20/how-to-score-the-best-airfare/

In Transit Blog: A Cordoba Market With Modern Tastes

The food at Mercado Victoria in Cordoba, Spain, has a contemporary twist (but everyone still eats late).

















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