Startup pitch: Swiss B2B startup Base7booking democratizes hotel booking management

Like many hoteliers years ago, Frank Martin, the owner of Le Bourg 7 — a boutique bed-and-breakfast in Lutry, Switzerland — found ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/startup-pitch-base7booking/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=startup-pitch-base7booking

Yoga in Bora Bora

New Interview with Andrew Kavanagh Here’s a new interview with me that just came out on Andrewkavanagh.com! Yours Truly on a Paddleboard Doing yoga on a paddleboard is really kinda scary! But here I am doing a headstand — note that I did not hold this position very long! It was really strange doing it […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/07/10/yoga-in-bora-bora/

Google Glass just got even dorkier – and smarter – with telekinetic technology

Just in case Google Glass wasn’t dorky enough, a new stitch-up is boosting the technology’s geek factor while also increasing its functionality ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/google-glass-just-got-even-dorkier-smarter-companion-technology-thurs/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=google-glass-just-got-even-dorkier-smarter-companion-technology-thurs

Flight patterns will blow your mind

This helps me appreciate how safe and technically advanced the aviation industry is.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/video-commercial-flight-patterns-will-blow-mind/

Israel's Tourism Boom May Slow Down Amid Violence

While tourism to Israel has posted record numbers this year, it shows signs of slowing down due to violence in the region.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/israeli-tourism-may-slow-down-amid-violence-1623710

On leaving Hawaii for the mainland

That "no shirt, no shoes" policy is now a problem.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/13-things-learn-hawaiian-move-mainland/

Andy Bates Takes On the Challenge of Piranha Fishing

	Andy Bates Takes On the Challenge of Piranha Fishing In his new show Brazilian Street Feasts, Andy Bates attempts to catch, cook and eat a deadly piranha fish.	From: TravelChannelVOD Views: 3 0 ratings
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from Uploads by TravelChannelVOD http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0LIE5SWE9k&feature=youtube_gdata

Complain About Spirit Airlines -- And Get Rewarded With Miles

In a new campaign, Spirit Airlines wants fliers to share their complaints about flying in exchange for free miles.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/spirit-airlines-gives-away-free-miles-exchange-complaints-1623432

In Transit Blog: First-Class Fares, on Sale

GiltCity.com is offering a sale on first-class seats on two routes flown by Delta Air Lines.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/3c5683cf/sc/18/l/0Lintransit0Bblogs0Bnytimes0N0C20A140C0A70C0A90Cfirst0Eclass0Efares0Eon0Esale0C0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

Expert American bull runner gored in Pamplona

A Chicago man who just co-authored a book on how to run with the bulls in Pamplona was gored in the right thigh on Wednesday and underwent surgery in hospital, two friends with him in Pamplona told CNN.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/09/travel/spain-gore-run-with-bulls/index.html

Heads Up: Downtown Las Vegas Jumps Again

Zappos's move into the neighborhood is part of a revival that has made the area the hippest in town.

















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Surfacing: In a Buenos Aires Barrio, a Quiet Metamorphosis

Villa Crespo, a working-class area near the hip Palermo Soho neighborhood, is undergoing changes that might even include its name.

















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Frugal Traveler: Armadillo to Açaí: Flavors of a World Cup Journey

The Frugal Traveler’s route to the soccer tournament was adventurous — and so were some of his meals.

















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Expedia Revamps Loyalty Program

The travel booking site's new rewards program offers more opportunities to earn points and redeem awards.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/expedia-loyalty-program-gets-revamp-1623546

How to make a real caipirinha [vid]

Every Brazilian is born with the uncanny talent for preparing caipirinhas.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/nights/make-real-caipirinha-vid/

Virgin America Elevate: Earn Bonus Points for Joining and Referring Friends

My first ever award redemption was with Virgin America back in 2007. I’d been flying back and forth between LAX – SFO for a year when I learned I’d earned enough miles for a free award. The redemption process was incredibly easy – no calling customer service, long hold times, or providing instructions to the […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/virgin-america-elevate-earn-bonus-points-for-joining-and-referring-friends.html

#NGTRadar: Travel Lately

The Radar–the latest and best from the travel blogosphere–is a regular feature on Intelligent Travel every other Wednesday. You can play, too. Follow us on Twitter @NatGeoTravel and tag your favorite travel stories #NGTRadar to help us find the crème de la crème on the Web.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/09/ngtradar-travel-lately-31/

Royal Caribbean’s latest is a vessel for emerging robo-screen technology [VIDEO]

Royal Caribbean has upped the ante as far as ocean-going tech with its latest ship, ‘the Quantum of the Seas.’ The brand’s ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/royal-caribbeans-latest-vessel-emerging-technology-video/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=royal-caribbeans-latest-vessel-emerging-technology-video

The 5 best running routes in Boston

To incorporate a speed workout into your routine, venture too close to a swan.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/5-best-running-routes-boston/

Free Magazines When You Complain to Spirit Airlines!

from Million Mile Secrets http://millionmilesecrets.com/2014/07/09/free-magazines-when-you-complain-to-spirit-airlines/

Silicon Valley should start funding useful things for the rest of us

STARTUPS: News that a tech startup which simply sends the word “Yo” to friends had raised $1 million recently left many either ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/silicon-valley-fund-useful-things-for-others/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=silicon-valley-start-funding-useful-things-rest-us

Chinese consumers warming up to Xiaomi, surpassing Apple on engagement

Here’s a bit to warm the hearts of the anti-Apple crowd: Chinese handset maker Xiaomi has surpassed Apple as far as average ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/chinese-consumers-warming-xiaomi-surpassing-apple-engagement/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chinese-consumers-warming-xiaomi-surpassing-apple-engagement

Check Out These Photos Of The World’s First Indoor City

The 48-million-square-foot structure in Dubai will include the world's largest mall, hotels, theaters and a theme park.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/dubai-build-mall-world-worlds-first-indoor-city-photos-1623244

I Heart My City: Cecily’s Amsterdam

Born and raised in the U.K., Cecily Layzell hopped the pond to Amsterdam a decade ago and has been keeping it continental ever since. When she’s not scoping out the latest restaurant and bars in the Dutch capital for her website, Eat Amsterdam, the food and travel writer spends her time freelancing for publications all around the globe. Here are a few of her favorite things about the Venice of the North.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/09/i-heart-my-city-cecilys-amsterdam/

13 signs you've become an Omani

You think "hellohowareyoufine?" is an appropriate greeting.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/13-signs-living-oman-too-long/

Travelata bags Series B funding, plans expansion to Russian regions

Online agency Travelata has raised $7 million in Series B funding from existing investor MCI Management and the European Bank for Reconstruction ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/travelata-series-B-online-travel-Russia/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travelata-bags-series-b-funding-plans-expansion-russian-regions

How to increase mobile conversions by using travel reviews

Before we get into how travel reviews fit in, let’s have a reminder of some key statistics about mobile. In 2014, approximately ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/travel-reviews-mobile-conversions-trustyou/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=increase-mobile-conversions-using-travel-reviews

Barefoot in Yangon

I can’t speak a word of the language. My toes are all that can speak for me.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/barefoot-yangon/

Boeing, Emirates Finalize Deal Worth $56B

Last month, Emirates cancelled an order worth $16 billion -- at 2007 list prices -- for 70 A350 jets from Europe's Airbus.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/boeing-emirates-finalize-deal-worth-56b-150-777x-planes-1622988

Duetto nets $21M round to further help hotels optimize their rates

Many hotels want to eliminate middlemen distributors of their rooms, like Booking.com and other travel agencies, which charge high commissions. Duetto aims ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/duetto/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=duetto

World's strangest lakes

Boiling, disappearing, Pepto-Bismol pink: The water's anything but fine at these strange lakes from Trinidad to Thailand.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/09/travel/worlds-strangest-lakes/index.html

Riding shotgun in the Gumball 3000

Once a year, a motley crew of superstars in supercars carve out an impossible, hedonistic adventure. This year Adam Baidawi got to tag along.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/09/travel/2014-gumball-3000/index.html

Stunning, all-black Dreamliner 787-9 delivered

The debut model of the new fuel-efficient aircraft makes for a head-turning spectacle.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/09/travel/air-new-zealand-787-9-dreamliner/index.html