The Most Amazing Golf Hole in the World

Crazy Golf Holes What other crazy golf holes do you know of? This must be in the top 10! Daily Photo – The Most Amazing Golf Hole in the World Look at this amazing golf hole! It's a single golf hole, way on top of Cecil peak. You can see Queenstown down below. The only […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/07/15/the-most-amazing-golf-hole-in-the-world/

Should I turn down cases because of an entitled attitude?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/case-dismissed-2/turn-cases-entitled-attitude/

Graffiti on a Bench in Takoradi, Ghana

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/07/14/graffiti-bench-takoradi-ghana/

The World in a Cuppa (Tea)

Andrew McCarthy journeyed all the way to India in search of the perfect Darjeeling, and wrote about the experience for Traveler magazine, but you don't have to go around the globe to sip on some of the world's best brews. Here's a list of teas that are steeped in local tradition--and how you can try them at home.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/14/the-world-in-a-cuppa-tea/

If You See A Deal – BOOK IT!

This past Thursday I was working from home with a day filled of work deadlines to meet, presentations to complete, laundry to do and I had guests visiting from out of town…just another day of working from the home office. At around 10:45 am a friend had posted about a JetBlue sale on my Facebook […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/if-you-see-a-deal-book-it.html

T Magazine: Accommodations | In Amsterdam, a New Waldorf-Astoria Hotel Raises the Bar

The latest branch of the global luxury chain, created out of six townhouses on the Herengracht canal, also includes one of the city’s best restaurants, Librije’s Zusje.

















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13 signs you're from Zimbabwe

#1: You say "hey" at the end of every sentence, hey?



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/13-signs-born-raised-zimbabwe/

The one rule your airline hates the most

from Elliott http://elliott.org/elliotts-email/one-rule-airline-hates/

Ultimate Summer #TripLit Reading List

The dog days stretch out in front of us in all their indolent or pulse-quickening glory, depending on your style. This sunny season is paved with compelling stories to be lazily read by the beach or gobbled up on a long-haul flight to your next adventure. Our summer reading list of new #TripLit ranges from fiction to memoir, but each read evokes a great sense of place--and is sure to inspire future travel.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/14/ultimate-summer-triplit-reading-list/

How a restaurant worked out why it was getting bad online reviews

MARKETING: There are all sorts of fancy bits of technology now in place to give travel brands some understanding of their performance ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/restaurant-online-reviews-secret-filming/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=restaurant-worked-getting-bad-online-reviews

In Transit Blog: Walkabout: A New Patent for Airplane Seats Is Short on Leg Room

A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors.

















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500 Free Virgin America Points + Refer A Friend Promo

There have been major upheavals in the world of frequent flyer programs in the past year, with first Delta and then United announcing huge changes to their mileage programs and how flyers will earn elite status. Hoping to capitalize on uncertainty and shifting loyalty among frequent flyers, Virgin America recently launched a new promo meant […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/07/500-free-virgin-america-points-refer-a-friend-promo/

Hot shot: Mongolian Contortionist

A look into the photographic process behind some of the coolest shot we've seen.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/howd-get-shot-mongolian-contortionist/

My Frugal Monte Carlo Road Rally

Normally the words “Monte Carlo” and “Frugal” don’t belong in the same sentence, but my weekend in Southern France proved that indeed frugal and Monte Carlo can happen and I’m lucky it happened to me. How ironic, as I recently wrote about ways to drive a super sports car of the Lamborghini or Ferrari caliber […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/my-frugal-monte-carlo-road-rally.html

Updated analytics and advertising options on Twitter and Facebook

The past few days saw two significant updates for advertisers from Twitter and Facebook, which are relevant to all social media marketers. ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/updated-analytics-advertising-options-twitter-facebook/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=updated-analytics-advertising-options-twitter-facebook

10 signs you're Irish in California

You were and always will be the whitest guy on the beach.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/recognize-irishman-california/

Travels on the Run: Berlin’s Tiergarten

For Nat Geo Travel Books Senior Editor Barbara A. Noe, going on a run is the best way to get oriented in a new city, and a great way to take in the sights. So lace up your sneaks and read on to get Barbara’s tips on where to run in some of the world’s greatest places—and what to see along the way.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/14/travels-on-the-run-berlins-tiergarten/

In Transit Blog: A New Translation App from Frommer’s

The new Frommer’s Translator application–in partnership with TripLingo–includes language translation and cultural advice.

















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Startup update: Roadtrippers rolls out new API with updated, modern look

Road trip startup Roadtrippers has a new user interface, which includes an updated, modern look for the main interactive map. The startup ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/startup-update-roadtrippers-rolls-new-api-updated-modern-look/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=startup-update-roadtrippers-rolls-new-api-updated-modern-look

Help End Unethical Tourism (Boycott TBEX!)

Every year, a travel bloggers conference called TBEX is held in North America. I’ve gone many times. This year, the conference is being held in Cancun, Mexico and, as part of the offering of pre-conference activities, they are offering dolphin encounter experiences where you can go play and swim with captive dolphins. When I saw this, I was shocked. Captive dolphins experiences are a mass market, irresponsible form of tourism and it’s shocking that a travel organization that often talks […]

The post Help End Unethical Tourism (Boycott TBEX!) appeared first on Nomadic Matt's Travel Site.

from Nomadic Matt's Travel Site http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/help-end-unethical-tourism/

10 facts about visiting Hawaii

You can say it with aloha.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/10-things-know-traveling-hawaii/

Maximizing Points and Miles on Summer Road Trips

Summer is in full swing, and that means Americans are on the move. According to surveys by both Orbitz and Trip Advisor, nearly 90% of Americans plan to take a summer vacation this year, hardly surprising given the Arctic conditions that had a death grip on much of the country this winter. Over 40% traveled […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/07/maximizing-points-and-miles-on-summer-road-trips/

Michigan and other cool surf spots

Tired of sun-bleached, postcard-ready surf spots? There are different ways to carve waves.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/13/travel/unusual-surf-spots/index.html

World's hottest new cocktail city

Once described as "sterile," the birth city of the iconic Singapore Sling is experiencing a cocktail renaissance.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/13/travel/singapore-cocktail-bars/index.html

8 outlaw adventures around the U.S.

Have you ever been caught in a shoot-out, dodging bullets as they scatter across walls? Or participated in a bank robbery in broad daylight? Here are eight ways to safely explore the scary paths of U.S. outlaws.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/14/travel/outlaw-adventures/index.html

Pamplona bull run 'selfie man' sought by police

A man who took a dangerous selfie during the running of the bulls in Pamplona, with the half-ton beasts right behind him, is still on the run -- but this time from the police.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/14/travel/spain-pamplona-selfie/index.html

United flight diverted to Midway island

A United Airlines airliner flying from Honolulu to Guam was diverted to Midway because of a reported odor in the cabin or cockpit, FAA spokesman Allen Kenitzer said Saturday.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/12/travel/united-flight-boeing-777-diverted/index.html

Travel mass marketing is so last season – personalisation is the only way to go

Let’s get personal for a moment. The days of marketing to mass groups are are on their way out. Companies have shifted ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/boxever-personalisation-marketing-big-data/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=reasons-return-behind-personalisation-travel-marketing

Last of the sea nomads

A portrait of the Bajau people of the Coral Triangle.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/last-sea-nomads/

Startup pitch: 30K helps travellers earn more miles when they book a flight

30K enables online travel service provides such as OTAs and metasearch engines to display air miles for every flight result displayed to ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/Startup-pitch-30K-helps-travellers-earn-more-miles-when-they-book-a-flight/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=startup-pitch-30k

Vayant looks to further growth as Lufthansa takes minority stake

Vayant Travel Technologies has received undisclosed investment from Deutsche Lufthansa with the airline taking a minority stake in the business. The real-time ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/vayant-lufthansa-funding/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=vayant-looks-growth-lufthansa-investment

13 odd fruits from around the world

Chocolate comes from the seeds of the cacao, but the fruit is pretty tasty itself.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/13-fruits-around-world-arent-eating/

I’m Going Back to My SPG Card

I’ve been playing this frequent flyer game a long time now and I’m prone, as many of us are, to taking advantage of the “bestest” (not a real word), most popular deal, card of the moment, mistake fare of the minute, trick of the week, or play of the month. Not only do we follow […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/im-going-back-to-my-spg-card.html