February 17, 2015

Signs you're culturally from Delhi

Your Hinglish is so down.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/10-signs-youve-become-culturally-delhi-walla/

India’s iTraveller nabs first $1 million round

iTraveller, a platform using proprietary technology to connect travellers with suppliers, has secured $1 million in Series A funding. The Bangalore, India-based ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/India-itraveller.com-million-dollars/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=itraveller-funding

Chase Sapphire Preferred Cardmembers Can Earn Up to 50,000 Points Referring Their Friends

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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In Transit Blog: Honoring Churchill at Blenheim and Beyond

Fifty years after his death and 75 since being appointed prime minister, Sir Winston Churchill is being memorialized in England and France.

















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No Need to Cancel and Rebook! The Awesome Hyatt 20% Award Rebate is Easier Than Expected

This morning I wrote about an awesome offer from Hyatt. Gold Passport members who have the Hyatt Visa (and you had to have the card at the end of January, unfortunately you can’t just sign up now) get a 20% rebate on points redemptions other than mileage transfers and rental car certificates through July 31. […]


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Taking The Blog For A Spa Day

Last summer we went through a massive renovation here on the blog, with changes to the theme, header, formatting, and nearly everything else.


Tonight the blog is going in for "just a little lift," as it were.


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PriceMatch, a hotel yield manager with a hip vibe, raises $9M

European startups have been working on fresh ways to help hotels to maximize occupancy and revenue. Many of their technological solutions replace ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/raising-9m-pricematch-plans-expand-yield-management-saas-solution/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=raising-9m-pricematch-plans-expand-yield-management-saas-solution

How to insult like the British

The British are the best at insulting each other. Here are a few (not TOO obscene) ways to insult people like the Brits would.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/insult-people-like-british/

To Be Happier, Go to the Library

If you liked the Japanese tradition, here’s another one from this side of the Pacific: “Older people often draw as much happiness from ordinary experiences — like a day in the library — as they do from extraordinary ones. For people who have not saved enough or have broken into their savings because of lost…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/to-be-happier-go-to-the-library/

Award Booking Tales: Airlines Hang Up and Call Again, Too

About two weeks ago, one of my favorite clients, who I will call Mike, emailed me to let me know about a schedule change on an award itinerary that we had booked for him. He asked me if there was something that could be done to remedy an airline-imposed layover. Mike’s Itinerary Mike’s business class […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/02/award-booking-tales-airlines-hang-up-and-call-again-too.html

In Transit Blog: Walkabout: All Eyes Are on Change at JetBlue

A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors.

















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National parks saw record numbers of visitors in 2014

America's national parks welcomed a record-breaking 292.8 million visits in 2014, shattering the previous record of 287.1 million visits set in 1999.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/17/travel/feat-most-visited-national-parks-sites-2014/index.html

This is the world's coldest town

So you live in Maine or Michigan or Canada and you think you have it rough in the winter? That’s cute.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/think-handle-winter-worlds-coldest-town/

Hyatt Offers 20% Point-Redemption Refund to Hyatt Credit Cardmembers

Hyatt announced a neat promotion today for Hyatt Credit Cardmembers. Through the promotion, you can earn back 20 percent of points redeemed. In addition to receiving a refund for points used for award nights and points + cash stays, you will also get 20 percent of points redeemed for room upgrades, dining and spa awards […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/02/hyatt-offers-20-point-redemption-refund-to-hyatt-credit-cardmembers.html

A Tourist Authority Gives Up, an Airline CEO Lights Money on Fire, Plus Double Miles and 50% Off Awards

News and notes from around the interweb: Ithaca’s tourism authority gives up — says you should visit Florida this winter. Double American miles between the US and Germany on American, US Airways, and airberlin (HT: Frequent Flyer Bonuses) Blogger interviews the CEO of La Compagnie, the ‘all business class’ airline flying between New York and […]


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