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February 4, 2015

#NGTRadar: Travel Lately

Travel Lately—a roundup of the best new dispatches from the travel blogosphere—is a regular feature on Intelligent Travel every other Wednesday. You can play, too. Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTravel and tag your favorite travel stories #NGTRadar to help us find the crème de la crème on the Web.

from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/02/04/ngtradar-travel-lately-46/

36 Hours: What to Do in Anguilla

The Caribbean island has no cruise ships, casinos or high-rise hotels. Its style is a perfect paradox: unfussy chic, barefoot elegance.

from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/430b2591/sc/10/l/0L0Snytimes0N0C20A150C0A20C0A80Ctravel0Cwhat0Eto0Edo0Ein0E360Ehours0Eanguilla0Bhtml0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

In Transit Blog: In Phoenix, a Hoop Dance Contest Turns 25

The 25th annual Hoop Dance Contest will be held at the Heard Museum in Phoenix on Feb. 7 and 8.

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Is Now The Time To Book Transaero First Class?

I'd argue I've flown just about all of the world's best first class products -- while I won't rank them, I'd argue that between ANA, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Etihad, Lufthansa, Swiss, Singapore, etc., I have them mostly covered. Perhaps the one exception is Garuda Indonesia first class, which looks spectacular.

However, there are a few other airlines that have always intrigued me. And perhaps part of the reason these products intrigue me is because they're just about impossible to fly on miles.

For example, for years TAM first class wasn't bookable using miles. Then overnight they made virtually all seats available on miles, so I had the chance to try their product. Shortly thereafter they announced they would discontinue first class.

The post Is Now The Time To Book Transaero First Class? appeared first on One Mile at a Time.

from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/02/04/now-time-book-transaero-first-class/

'Star Wars 7' Attractions Coming To Disney Parks

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" will be the focus of new attractions at Disney theme parks.

from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/star-wars-7-attractions-coming-disney-parks-ambitious-plans-be-revealed-soon-1805212

Cape Fur Seal in Namibia

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2015/02/03/cape-fur-seal-namibia/

What teaching in Finland taught me

We could all learn something from teacher Tim Walker's experiences.

from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/im-learning-american-teacher-finland/

You don’t need to call someone an a**hole to treat them like one

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/dont-need-call-someone-ahole-treat-like-one/

Earn Elite Status Without Flying, An Exciting Hotel Opening, and My Debate With Lucky and Cranky on the Future of Miles..

News and notes from around the interweb: The full schedule is up for the only major ‘Frequent Traveler University’ even of the year. Do airline loyalty programs have a future? Lucky from One Mile at a Time, Brett from Cranky Flier, and I debate this in an online forum. 5 Ways to Earn Elite Status […]

The post Earn Elite Status Without Flying, An Exciting Hotel Opening, and My Debate With Lucky and Cranky on the Future of Miles.. appeared first on View from the Wing.

from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/02/04/earn-elite-status-without-flying-exciting-hotel-opening-debate-lucky-cranky-future-miles/

Frugal Traveler: Smart Travel Options for Mexican Adventures

Getting around Mexico via rental car, hired car, bus, small van or budget airline.

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You learned drink in Charleston, SC

"You can open a beer bottle with an oyster shell." Damn...

from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/39-signs-you-learned-to-drink-in-charleston/

Lucky’s Lucky 7th: What’s A Party Without Cake?

Seven years is a long time to write a blog, and seven days is a long time to host giveaways.

So today we’ll make it easy on everyone. If you’re not already subscribed to my email newsletter, now’s your chance.

I’ll be randomly selecting seven subscribers to receive a birthday-themed surprise!

The post Lucky’s Lucky 7th: What’s A Party Without Cake? appeared first on One Mile at a Time.

from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/02/04/luckys-lucky-7th-whats-party-without-cake/