March 5, 2015

17 ways a place becomes is overrated

Paris Hilton went to Cuba for a vacation. Is it possible this country's status as an “it” destination may already be over?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/17-ways-know-place-gotten-totally-blown/

When did the Ritz-Carlton start running an airline?





from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-good-news-guy/a-lost-luggage-case-with-an-unexpectedly-happy-ending/

Activities startup Musement receives 5M euro in funding

Musement, a new tours and activities site and app, said it has received 5 million euro in Series A funding. Participating in ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/activities-startup-musement-receives-5m-euro-funding/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=activities-startup-musement-receives-5m-euro-funding

5000 Free Singapore Airlines Miles Just for Registering (Attention United MileagePlus Refugees!)

Singapore Airlines is offering 5000 miles just for joining their KrisFlyer program and another 5000 miles if you credit a Singapore Airlines flight to the program by September 30. The signup bonus offer if valid through March 31 and requires registering with an Australian address. This is of unique interest to me since I have […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/03/05/5000-free-singapore-airlines-miles-just-for-registering-attention-united-mileageplus-refugees/

Review: American Airlines First Class 777-300ER London To New York

I was really excited to finally fly American's new first class for the first time. I've flown their new 777-300ER business class many times, including the following routes:


-- Hong Kong to Dallas

-- Dallas To Hong Kong

-- Sao Paulo to New York

-- New York to Sao Paulo

-- London to New York

-- New York to London


I've been extremely impressed by the new product, so was very excited to try out their new first class, given that it never really looked that much better to me than their new business class product.


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/03/05/review-american-airlines-first-class-777-300er-london-to-new-york/

Which Countries Waive Reciprocal Visa Fees

Today, Steve Gempeler and Peter Gulas at Allied Passport & Visa tip us off to some changes in the visa world! The United States charges $160 for all nationals requiring a visa to enter the country. In return, many other countries charge US citizens reciprocal prices for their own visas, and some don’t even require...



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/03/which-countries-waive-reciprocal-visa-fees/

11 changes to modern expat life

Here are 11 ways the world is changing for those living away from home.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/11-reasons-expat-life-not-used/

OTAs vs metasearch – a collision course or room for both?

Freedom of choice can be a wonderful thing. But when faced with countless travel websites consumers, more often than not in search ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/OTAs-metasearch-EyeForTravel/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sc-eyefortravel-march

4 uncomfortable truths about DC

Gentrification everywhere and an insanely high cost of living? Yeah, living in DC can be tough.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/4-uncomfortable-truths-living-washington-dc/

20% Rebate on Hyatt Award Redemptions Posting Much Quicker Than Promised

Hyatt is 20% of your points back on redemptions through July 31 if you have the Hyatt Visa. You have to register by March 31 then you’ll get 20% of your points back on redemptions with stays completed by July 31. While the rules made it appear this was for new bookings only, it isn’t, […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/03/05/20-rebate-on-hyatt-award-redemptions-posting-much-quicker-than-promised/

Signs you're a starving artist in NY

"9. Gallery openings are your bars."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/11-signs-youre-starving-artist-nyc/

AmEx Everyday Preferred vs. Premier Rewards Gold Card: Which Is Better?

Last week American Express announced some awesome changes to the American Express® Premier Rewards Gold Card.


For a long time this was one of the most compelling cards out there, though the value proposition of the card decreased over time, both in relative and absolute terms.


The annual 15,000 Membership Rewards point threshold bonus was eliminated as of 2015, apparently because it was under-utilized, and other compelling cards came into the marketplace.


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/03/05/amex-everyday-preferred-vs-premier-rewards-gold-card-which-is-better/

Heads Up: A Cold War Missile Base in the Heart of the Everglades

The HM-69 Nike Missile Base sits amid the swamp as an eerie reminder of an era when South Florida remained on high alert.

















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Surfacing: Seattle’s First Downtown, Reimagined

Pioneer Square, which was settled in 1852 and fell into decline after World War II, is now home to artists, designers and inventive restaurants.

















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Overnighter: The Mora River Valley Faces a New Battle

Touring a lush region of New Mexico, where a fight over oil exploration could change the valley’s face forever.





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