Where to Find the Biggest Savings and Best Treatment for Luxury Hotel Stays (It’s Usually Not Where You’d Think)

We’re trained to believe hotel best rate guarantees – that you really do get the best deals on a hotel’s website. That’s mostly true for US hotels compared to the major online travel agencies, but those guarantees are riddled with holes and are only for like-to-like offerings… they don’t match many kinds of bundled offerings […]

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Mesmerizing photos of the Galapagos

Viewing (and photographing) wildlife around the Galápagos is next level, as you'll see...



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/mesmerizing-marine-terrestrial-wildlife-galapagos-pics/

Exploring Angkor: You're doing it all wrong

A visit to Cambodia's famed archaeological wonder, Angkor, can be a bewildering ordeal. We asked archaeologists for details nearly every traveler misses at one of the world's most important historic sites.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/06/travel/angkor-unesco-global-treasures/index.html

Sapporo Snow Festival turns to the dark side

May the Force be with the Japanese Self-Defense Forces. Their "Star Wars"-inspired snow sculpture is epic.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/05/travel/gallery/sapporo-snow-star-wars/index.html

Luxury mobile homes traveling on ... a railway line?

Ditch the Winnebago: a new generation of mobile homes and portable buildings are on the move.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/05/travel/gallery/mobile-architecture-homes/index.html

When Will Alaska Next Offer A Bonus On The Purchase Of Miles?

The four lucrative frequent flyer programs that most frequently sell miles are Alaska Mileage Plan, Avianca LifeMiles, American AAdvantage, and US Airways Dividend Miles.

AAdvantage, Dividend Miles, and LifeMiles are all offering bonuses on generating miles at the moment, while Mileage Plan isn't. So I've been asked quite a few times over the past couple of weeks when Alaska Mileage Plan will next be offering a bonus on purchased miles.

I suppose for some this is especially time sensitive, given that Emirates first class doesn't seem bookable using Alaska Mileage Plan miles for travel after March 28, 2015.

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Liftshare drives app, Frankfurt Airport removes stress, Etihad wifi soars, and more…

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for February 2015. Thursday 5 February ...



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eLong heads into hyper-competitive 2015

Chinese online travel agency eLong has said that room night growth is the only thing that matters into 2015, not only for ...



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Both Engines On TransAsia Flight 235 Lost Power Before Crash: Official

Taiwan's Aviation Safety Council said that the pilots may have shut down one engine in an attempt to restart both engines.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/transasia-flight-235-flight-data-show-engines-lost-power-crash-restart-attempt-failed-1807574

What to do in Ireland in your 20s

"Hook up with a minor Irish celebrity: Ireland is small. They don't call it "The Village of Ireland" for nothing, so minor celebrities are easy to come by. "



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/9-things-ireland-still-20s/

Berlin clubs are going for-profit

Are the good times of Berlin clubbing over?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/berlin-party-isnt-just-no-longer-free/

US habits I lost moving to Vietnam

"I quit caring about ants in my tea."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/14-american-habits-lost-moved-vietnam/

The US vaccination debate

"Our thoughts are also with the measles-ravaged country America. I hope we are screening them before they come to Africa."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/us-vaccination-debate-looks-like-rest-world/

How I treat anxiety when traveling

"It was only a few months prior that I sat with trembling hands in a doctor's office, hoping to identify the reason behind my constant chest pain."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/deal-chronic-anxiety-traveling/

A 70 Year Old United Flight Attendant Rebels Against the Airline’s Uniforms in an Anonymous – and Graphic – Viral E-Mail. You Have to See What She Says…

The following e-mail has been circulating broadly. I cannot directly vouch for its authenticity, though it came to me from someone inside the industry. Considering that this is plausible regardless of the source, what does it say about labor relations, employee attitudes, and the changing nature of the profession at US airlines? As for the […]

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