Business happens in Korean brothels

Now, the country’s tax office is cracking down on this sleazy billion-dollar corporate write-off.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/south-korea-real-business-gets-done-brothels-karaoke-joints/

'Game Of Thrones,' '50 Shades Of Grey' Inspiring Global Travel

What do "Game of Thrones," "50 Shades of Grey" and "Frozen" have in common? They're creating a new class of tourists.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/location-hollywood-inspires-travel-around-globe-1808726

The Southwest Companion Pass Lawsuit, the Numbers Behind the A380’s Failure, and United Almost Ready to Launch its 2013 Website!

News and notes from around the interweb: Last day to enter by leaving a comment in my big hotel points giveaway courtesy of the Mobile Suites app. Lawsuit against Southwest Airlines over the Companion Pass: Man sues because his purchases on the Southwest co-brand credit card made after his statement cutoff date in early December […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/02/07/southwest-companion-pass-lawsuit-numbers-behind-a380s-failure-united-almost-ready-launch-2013-website/

Lucky’s Lucky 7th: Where Next?

For those of you who have been away the past few days, this week marks seven years of blogging at One Mile At A Time, and we're having a party!

Today is the last day of giveaways, and I'll be giving away a $100 Visa gift card on Twitter.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/02/07/luckys-lucky-7th-where-next/

Starwood Sale, Wyndham Double Points, Avianca Bonus Miles

Here’s a round-up of the week’s points, miles and travel industry news you may have missed: 50% Off Starwood Australia Pacific Stays Starwood is offering up to 50% off stays in Australia, Fiji, New Caledonia and Samoa until July 31, 2015. You must book your stay between February 16, 2015—March 1, 2015. Blackout dates may...



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/02/starwood-sale-wyndham-double-points-avianca-bonus-miles/

Federal Investigation: United Airlines Offering Flights in Exchange for Political Favors?

Bryan S. shared this piece about federal prosecutors investigating United Airlines operating twice-weekly Newark – Columbia, South Carolina service for the possible private benefit of the David Samson, who served as Chairman of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey between 2011 and 2014. The United flight, convenient to Samson’s weekend home, offered […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/02/07/federal-investigation-united-airlines-offering-flights-exchange-political-favors/

Tourists Arrested For Taking Nude Photos At Angkor Wat

The latest incident comes less than a month after three French men were arrested for indecent exposure at the Cambodian temple complex.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/two-american-tourists-arrested-taking-nude-photos-cambodias-angkor-wat-1808798

Data Shows What Credit Score You Need to Be Approved for the Best Rewards Card

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/2015/02/06/data-shows-credit-score-need-approved-best-rewards-card/

In Transit Blog: Observing a Matterhorn Milestone

Zermatt, Switzerland, will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first ascent of the Matterhorn in July; a play about the climb will be performed in three languages

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/4321bcef/sc/13/l/0Lintransit0Bblogs0Bnytimes0N0C20A150C0A20C0A60Cobserving0Ea0Ematterhorn0Emilestone0C0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

Will PodShare be the next big hostel/hotel brand?

Clearly the only constant in hospitality is that the sands are always shifting. New concepts emerge, technology disrupts and new entrants to ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/will-podshare-next-big-hotel-brand/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=will-podshare-next-big-hotel-brand

Road Trip Remedy: Backseat Bickering

National Geographic Traveler columnist Heather Greenwood Davis is the magazine’s family travel advocate, guru, and soothsayer. Here’s her latest advice.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/02/06/road-trip-remedy-backseat-bickering/

Sail and kayak odyssey [vid]

This "project" (I guess that's what we're calling badass adventures now), called Sail 2 Surf, follows a group of paddlers as they cruise the gorgeous island chains of Washington, US and British Columbia, Canada in search of waves and adventure.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/guys-surf-fun-water-features-way-reach-them-amazing/

How American Airlines’ Incompetent Customer Service Finally Made Me Crack

I probably spend between five and ten hours a week booking awards on the phone with airlines. After a while, you kind of become immune to anything the airline’s customer service representatives can throw at you. Nonetheless, yesterday I completely lost it on a call with American Airlines. I would usually rank American’s agents as […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/02/how-american-airlines-incompetent-customer-service-finally-made-me-crack.html

United Launches Partner Award Redemption Sale

Earlier this week, we wrote about how United Partner Awards Were Pricing at Lower Levels on Some Routes, and how we thought it was a glitch. However, it turns out they are actually having a sale on partner award redemptions, which they just announced for tickets booked now through the end of February. Here’s a...



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/02/united-launches-partner-award-redemption-sale/

Travel Lens: DJ Spooky’s World

DJ Spooky's genre-pushing work and surprising collaborations—with everyone from punk pioneer Patti Smith to eccentric rapper Kool Keith—have taken the multimedia artist, writer, and composer to all seven continents and landed him a gig as a Nat Geo Emerging Explorer. Here's a look at the world through his unique lens.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/02/06/travel-lens-dj-spooky/