~ $5000 Competitours Europe Challenge Trip Giveaway!

My Award Booking Partner Steve Many of you know that I offer an award booking service. It grew too big to handle on my own, and I was fortunate enough to be able to partner with one of the real veterans and gurus in the frequent flyer game, Steve Belkin (known in online forums as […]

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In Transit Blog: A Car-Free Day on San Fernando Valley Roads

The San Fernando Valley will play host to CicLAvia, a day when roads will be free of motorized vehicles and open to those on bikes, on foot, and in strollers.

















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In Transit Blog: Exploring the ‘Occupy’ Protest

A new Occupy Wall Street tour led by Michael Pellagatti will include stops at Zuccotti Park, Bowling Green and Foley Square.

















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Buy IHG Rewards Club Points With Up To 60% Bonus

Through March 29, 2015, IHG Rewards Club is offering up to a 60% bonus on purchased points.

The cost to purchase points varies based on how many you purchase, as follows:

-- 1,000 – 10,000 points for $13.50 per 1,000 points

-- 11,000 – 25,000 points for $12.50 per 1,000 points

-- 26,000 – 60,000 points for $11.50 per 1,000 points

IHG Rewards Club is offering a 60% bonus when you purchase between 5,000 and 60,000 IHG Rewards Club points.

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One map on anti-LGBT legislation

Anti-LGBT legislation in the US is on the rise at the state level. This map shows just how bad it is.



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Will the Thai Airways Mileage Program Be a Savior for United Passengers?

yosithezet responds to my post suggesting that the Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer program is a good place to credit miles for United flights (because it earns full miles flown and you can top off accounts with points transferred from Citi, Chase, Amex, and Starwood) by asking, “What about Thai? And that’s such a good question! Thai […]

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SkyTeam Airlines Will Simplify Online Award Bookings

Making online award bookings easier is a bit of a double edged sword. On one hand it's great because it allows us to be able to easily search and book award space online. On the other hand, it also makes it easier for everyone else to search for award space. Award space they might not otherwise know existed.

For example, American lets you book awards on many of their partner airlines directly through aa.com. But they don't let you book Cathay Pacific, which I'm sort of happy about. There are tens of millions of AAdvantage members, and chances are that a vast majority of them don't even know that Cathay Pacific is an American Airlines partner, let alone that they can redeem miles on them.

But for those of us "in the know," we can easily search Cathay Pacific award space through British Airways' website, and then call American to book.

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6 Stand-Out National Wildlife Refuges

We can thank President Theodore Roosevelt for establishing what became the nation's first national wildlife refuge—Florida's Pelican Island—in 1903. Today, more than 560 refuges throw a life line to some of America's most vulnerable species, and to the millions of visitors who spend time there drinking in the great outdoors. Here are six national wildlife refuges that provide idyllic alternatives to urban life.



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By 2030, we wil need two planets

"How, in a world that is so desperately short of resources, can we ensure that there is enough land, food and water for future generations?"



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KLM’s Business Class Houses, With Liquor

KLM gives long haul business class customers a takeaway gift of collectible houses with liquor inside. Each flight, a Dutch house. Each year, a different style. I didn’t realize that there’s a KLM Houses App so you can look up the details of each house. (HT: baccarat_guy) I’m not sure I buy their slogan ‘Holland. […]

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Marriott Offers Free Night for New Rewards Program Members

Marriott has announced a new promotion for potential enrollees to sign up for its Marriott Rewards program in exchange for awarding them a free night — after two paid stays at any of the chain’s 3,000-plus hotels in over 70 countries. To earn your free night: Join Marriott Rewards and be automatically registered to earn...



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Going To Beijing? Do You Need A Chinese Visa?

Last night we received official word from American that they will be honoring the $450 business class fares which they published between Washington and Beijing on Tuesday night.

Presumably that means hundreds of us are headed to Beijing. And presumably that means hundreds of us need visas for China. The great news is that as of recently China issues 10 year multi-entry visas, which takes the sting out of the application process a bit, in my opinion.

China does technically offer a 72-hour transit without visa, though chances are this probably isn't useful to you if you booked this fare.

To qualify for a 72-hour transit without visa, you must be traveling on a passport from one of the following countries:

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7 Mexican food myths that need to die (and 1 uncomfortable truth)

"1. Mexican food’s all about tacos."



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Battle of the Titans: Chase Ink Plus Versus Amex Business Platinum

The Chase Ink Plus and the American Express Platinum Business card are always in my wallet. They each have very specific purposes — neither of which is for everyday spending. I use the Ink Plus at an office supply store (Staples) and to pay my Comcast (Internet) and AT&T (mobile phone) bills, all of which […]



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7 Great American Parks for Staying in Shape

Always feel like in you’re in a different city for work, and can’t seem to stick to your fitness routine? Well, no need to drag your feet—TPG Contributor Ryan Gargiulo has found seven cool parks around the U.S. that will allow you to get some fresh air and (free) exercise, all while doing a little...



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