Is this online travel agency for real?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/is-this-a-scam/online-travel-agency-real/

The Monastery on Skelling Michael, Ireland

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/07/08/monastery-skelling-michael-ireland/

30 signs you're too old for hostels

You realize you forgot your shower sandals and consider checking out.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/30-signs-youre-old-stay-hostel/

9 travel tips I got from restaurant work

Nobody can write a (completely) bad Yelp review if you smiled while relaying bad news.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/9-travel-tips-got-restaurant-work/

My Ode to the Summer Road Trip

When summer arrives, I think of road trips. This is partly because the summer road trip is one of those life-defining rites of passage, at least for Americans, and partly because it's the season in which my most memorable road trips have taken place. But the journey that comes back to me most poignantly each time the weather turns warm is a road trip I made though France the summer after I graduated from college.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/08/my-ode-to-the-summer-road-trip/

In Transit Blog: A Tahoe Showcase for Classic Wooden Boats

A travel package for the Concours d’Elegance, a Lake Tahoe showcase for classic wooden boats, includes a two-night stay at the Village at Squaw Valley in California.

















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Ultimate world etiquette cheat sheet

Some good, basic information on how to conduct yourself abroad.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/ultimate-global-etiquette-cheat-sheet-infographic/

Frugal Mini-Getaway Ideas for Families

Part of me simply cannot believe that it is already July and that my oldest daughter starts kindergarten in just a few short weeks. It’s simply amazing how the time flies by, and how all of the things you planned to do can simply get swept aside and forgotten. It also seems that, unlike us, […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/frugal-mini-getaway-ideas-for-families.html

Ferrari designer creates hyper-luxurious train

This is what happens when you ask a super-car designer to create a super swanky train.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/07/travel/japan-luxury-train/index.html

Brazil’s Nature-Made Star: Bonito

It’s not easy to get out from under the shadow of a place like Brazil’s Pantanal—a natural wetland bigger than England and home to a biodiversity bonanza of such rare species as the tapir and the jaguar. Yet the town of Bonito, on the Pantanal’s border, is emerging as one of Brazil’s favorite adventure outposts­.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/08/brazils-nature-made-star-bonito/

Bad Trip: Travel’s Misadventures

From getting lost at a foreign airport to unexpected encounters with wildlife, many trips are defined by the sometimes maddening, sometimes hilarious, things that go awry.

















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How to personalize travel websites for independent travel brands with deep inventory

Travel brands that address multiple communities or brand positions are challenged to deliver customized experiences across demographics with a limited number of ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/personalize-travel-websites-independent-travel-brands-deep-inventory/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=personalize-travel-websites-independent-travel-brands-deep-inventory

11 stunning images of Arctic wildlife

From Arctic fox to Atlantic puffin to orca to polar bear.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/11-stunning-images-arctic-wildlife/

Photo of the Moment: Bangkok from Above

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© Prachanart Viriyaraks

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from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/photo-bangkok-from-above-thailand/

Country Hopping, Tri-Annually: On the Road with Colin Wright

Travel always seemed like the ultimate expression of my innate desire to learn and experience something new. I always knew we got biased information about global cultures, and I dreamed of cutting through that.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/on-the-road-with-colin-wright/

How to Stay Cute on the Road: 8 Beauty Tips for Girls on the Go

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It’s hard to find a hairstylist who understands your unique hair type, and now you’re planning to leave town for a long time. Your lipstick collection has just reached a respectable size and now you won’t have space to carry it all. You may not have the perfect wardrobe, but you’ve finally amassed enough pieces […]

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from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/travel-beauty-tips-girls/

Why I went vegan

You can't see your Burundian buddies starving to death from your apartment window.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/went-vegan/

Big picture, Big Data and big ideas: TripAdvisor on where mobile travel is heading

Joost Schreve, vice president of mobile at TripAdvisor, probably has one of the best jobs in the travel industry. The former-CEO of ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/tripadvisor-where-mobile-is-heading/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tripadvisor-just-much-data-company-media-company-now

10 most romantic movie spots

Get ready to pucker up -- to celebrate National Kissing Day on July 6, travel deals website Travelzoo has released a list of the world's top 10 romantic movie locations.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/08/travel/romantic-movie-locations/index.html

Why this airshow is a game changer

The Farnborough airshow attracts exhibitors and visitors from all around the world and is at the heart of developments in the aviation industry.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/08/travel/farnborough-2014-what-to-expect/index.html

The coolest outdoor hotel showers

It's a sure sign of vacation when even your daily shower feels indulgent and comes with scenic views.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/08/travel/coolest-outdoor-hotel-showers/index.html

#CNNTravel: What's in your suitcase?

CNN wants to know the wonderful, bizarre and indispensable items you pack when getting ready to hit the road. Tell us #howipack

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/07/travel/cnntravel-instagram-whats-in-your-suitcase-how-i-pack/index.html

T Magazine: Itinerary | Botanically-Themed Destinations in Paris (and Beyond)

Flora-focused spots in and around the French capital, from horticultural festivals to artisan perfume shops.

















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For Head of New York Tourism, 55 Million Visitors Isn’t Enough

The city continues to attract a record number of visitors, but Fred Dixon, who runs NYC & Company, is trying to bring even more tourists, and their money, to the city.





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The travel agency that sends you to infinity and beyond [VIDEO]

Forget the Bahamas and Hawaii, intergalactic travel is where it’s at this Summer or, at least that’s what Marvel wants us to ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/travel-agency-sends-infinity-beyond-video/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-agency-sends-infinity-beyond-video

A 7-day guide to Oakland nightlife

A seven-day guide to going out in Oakland.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/7-day-guide-oakland-nightlife/

Fireside chat with the Google co-founders

SYSTEMS: Google is so intertwined in the digital lives of consumers and the industry that when the two men that started it ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/fireside-chat-google-cofounders/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fireside-chat-google-co-founders

Air New Zealand in-flight safety video labelled sexist, triggers online petition

Earlier this year, Air New Zealand launched an in-flight safety video in collaboration with Sports Illustrated models. Although the video delivered the ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/Air-New-Zealand-in-flight-safety-video-removed-online-petition-calls-the-video-sexist/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=air-new-zealand-flight-safety-video-removed-online-petition-calls-video-sexist

Tech usage fueled by free WiFi on buses alongside unimpressive gains on planes

Personal tech usage has become synonymous with the modern travel experience – a way to tune out the crazy and dive into ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/personal-tech-usage-fueled-free-wifi-discount-bus-services-unimpressive-gains-planes/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=personal-tech-usage-fueled-free-wifi-discount-bus-services-unimpressive-gains-planes

Hold Award Tickets For 30 Days With US Airways

When it comes to this points and miles game, we really need to know the rules of the programs with which we have miles. When it comes to actually booking an award, we need to know more than “how many miles will it cost?” Here’s what I keep in mind when booking: How many points/miles […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/hold-award-tickets-for-30-days-with-us-airways.html