Welcome to China, Thomas Cook

Something to file for future reference – Chinese outbound tourists will have the chance to not just book it, they can Thomas ...



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Pittsburghers and everyone else

#5. Some people like to “watch” sports, but we live and breathe them.



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Review: Sheraton New York JFK Airport

JFK Airport possibly has the least glamorous airport hotels of any major airport (well, along with London Heathrow), so I usually do whatever I can to avoid an overnight here. When I do have an overnight in New York I almost always try to go in the city.

In this case that didn't make sense, though. We had just a quick overnight in New York and it would be cold, so I just wanted to get to the nearest airport hotel.

I booked the Sheraton JFK Airport for $125. That seemed like a low rate, but I guess that's what you get for staying a Saturday night during the first week of the year, when business travel hasn't picked up yet.

For reference, this is a Category 4 Starwood property, meaning a free night would cost 10,000 Starpoints. I value Starpoints at ~2.2 cents each, so the rate would have to be at least $220 for me to consider using points.

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The alchemist who reinvented Italian cuisine

Chef Massimo Bottura, the three Michelin-star chef from Modena, Italy, combines inspiration from art and music with gastronomic heritage to create new Italian dishes.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/06/travel/chef-massimo-bottura-culinary-journeys/index.html

Thousands stranded at Nepal's closed airport

At least 160 flights cancelled after officials struggled to remove a plane that skidded off the runway at Kathmandu's airport on Wednesday.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/06/travel/nepal-airport-stranded-passengers/index.html

Where to eat in Hong Kong for 2015

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/05/travel/hong-kong-best-eats-2015/index.html

Houses made famous by Hollywood

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/06/travel/gallery/feat-hollywood-houses/index.html

Bites: Restaurant Report: Selfie in Moscow

Scoff if you want, but the name is perfect for this restaurant, which has a tongue-in-cheek approach, a renowned chef and a focus on local ingredients.

















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Pursuits: Hidden Gems on Ecuador’s Emerald Coast

Eco-tourism is gaining a foothold in Esmeraldas, an Afro-Ecuadorean province that has rugged jungles, giant mangroves and coconut-lined beaches.

















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Discovering the Ruins of Italy’s Ionian Coast

Tracing ancestral connections in the Basilicata region, where Greeks built temples, monks painted in caves and Francis Ford Coppola opened a hotel.

















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24 funny Romanian expressions

1. A Romanian is not “surprised”…his “face has fallen off” (I-a picat fața). 2. A Romanian didn’t just “do so much with so little” … he “made a whip out of shit” (Face din rahat bici). 3. A Romanian won’t “lose temper” … his “mustard will jump off” (Îi sare muștarul). 4. A Romanian hasn’t […]



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Almost One Year Later, Ocean Frustrates Search For Flight MH370

Malaysia Airlines has now begun tracking the location of its long-haul flights at intervals of 15 minutes or less.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/mh370-authorities-say-vast-search-zone-delaying-unraveling-greatest-aviation-mystery-1838386

7 signs you need to eat Spanish food

You think the best meals are always expensive? Come on! You need to try tortilla de patatas. It's cheap AND delicious.



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5 uncomfortable truths about Berlin

Berlin has as much debt per person as Detroit.



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What to Do While You Wait for the Next Big Mistake Fare

I’m never quick enough to get in on the short-lived, amazing mistake fares that pop up from time to time. This is mostly because I get my kids ready for school in the morning instead of hopping on the web to see the latest and greatest offers. And when I do get online, I usually […]



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