Flags and other funny ways around the 24-hour rule

from Elliott http://elliott.org/case-dismissed-2/flags-funny-ways-around-24-hour-rule/

La REcylcerie in Paris, France

Located in a disused train station straddling the abandoned Petite Ceinture, La REcylcerie prides itself on an eco-friendly ethos of upcycling and reuse which is a stark contrast to the other posh eateries in the area.

La REcylcerie has devoted itself to those three famous R's: reduce, reuse, and recycle. The site offers locally produced food and products that encourage customers to take part in environmentally sound practices in their own life. In addition to its culinary roots, the center, which boasts eight separate spaces in the fully repurposed train station they call home, also offers classes that teach DIY and creative skills ranging from theater to gardening to cooking. The site also plays host to such community building events as seed swaps, readings, and concerts.

While most visitors and tourists to Paris are crowding bistros and bourgeois restaurants, La REcylcerie gives people an alternative that shows a side of Paris that most people don't associate with the city. The center is also planning on instituting an urban garden complete with goats and chickens, adding an even more vibrant sense of local sustainability to an already Earth-friendly bastion.

from Atlas Obscura http://atlasobscura.com.feedsportal.com/c/35387/f/665719/s/3dab4a12/sc/10/l/0L0Satlasobscura0N0Cplaces0Cla0Erecylcerie/story01.htm

Dallas PhotoWalk Announced!

Dallas Photowalk Get the Latest Event Details here and RSVP! Dallas PhotoWalk! 7 PM – Everyone is welcome! Where: Outside the Winspear Opera House Time/Date: 7 PM on Friday, September 5 Cost: Free! Prizes: Yes! Hashtag: #TRDallasPhotoWalk Afterparty: 9 PM at the Angry Dog in Deep Ellum Come one, come all! This will be a […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/08/20/dallas-photowalk-announced/

The Marriott 70K Offer Is Ending Wednesday

If you’ve been thinking about getting the Marriott Rewards Premier Credit Card, this is your last chance for the increased bonus. The limited-time offer of 70,000 points after spending $2,000 in 3 months is ending tomorrow, Wednesday. Not only does the card come with the enhanced sign-up offer, but you’ll receive a free night certificate […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/the-marriott-70k-offer-is-ending-wednesday.html

Chase Freedom Eliminating 10% Bonus For Checking Customers

Last month Chase announced changes to the benefits of the Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card, which were both positive and negative.

As far as I'm concerned, the biggest negative change was the elimination of the 7% annual points dividend as of 2016. The good news is that they introduced primary auto collision damage waiver coverage and also increased trip cancellation/insurance coverage. The card is still my all around favorite credit car. Whether or not the changes were a net positive or negative depends on which benefits you value most.

Now Chase has also announced some changes to the benefits of the Chase Freedom®. This is one of Chase's best no annual fee credit cards, which offers 5% cash back in rotating quarterly categories. Best of all, the points it earns can be converted into "premium" Ultimate Rewards points if you also have the Chase Sapphire Preferred, Ink Plus® Business Credit Card, or Ink Bold® Business Charge Card).

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On traveling vs. moving abroad

Sometimes you have to remove yourself from your norm to emancipate your innermost desires.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/expat-life-difference-traveling-moving-abroad/

T Magazine: The L.A. Art Invasion

Sun-soaked isolation seems just the thing to spark inspiration. Plus: a primer on Los Angeles’s new artist arrivals.

















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Limited Time 70,000 Hotel Points Offer — Ending Soon

Link: 70,000 Points for Marriott Card For the next 20 or so hours (or less, depending on when you’re reading this), you can still earn an improved signup bonus on this card. I first wrote about this offer several weeks ago. Here’s what I said: Marriott isn’t my favorite hotel program (that would be Starwood…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/70000-hotel-points-offer-ending-soon/

More Cathay Pacific First Class To Chicago

Last October, Cathay Pacific announced that they'd be launching an additional 3x weekly flights to Chicago as of August 2, 2014. That's some impressive growth, given that Cathay Pacific only began service to Chicago as of September 1, 2011.

While their daily frequency is operated by a four class Boeing 777-300ER (featuring first, business, premium economy, and economy), the flight operating the additional 3x weekly frequencies is presently operated by a three class 777-300ER (featuring business, premium economy, and economy).

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You Don’t Need to Feel Guilty About Booking a Premium-Class Seat

It literally happens every week. We will receive an award booking request in which the prospective client indicates they want to travel in business class, followed by a brief explanation of why they need or want to fly in business class. The explanations have ranged from leg circulation problems, to being “too old to fly […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/you-dont-need-to-feel-guilty-about-booking-a-premium-class-seat.html

Westeros subway map

It's a fantastic reference for me as I try to navigate through the stories.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/game-thrones-subway-map/

Should I check my bag or carry it on the plane?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/live-2/check-bag-carry-plane/

Frugal Traveler: Readers Respond to Hotel Saving Tips

In a recent column, the Frugal Traveler outlined seven steps for finding good deals on hotels. Here’s a sample of reader reaction, from the creative to the critical.

















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Check In: Hotel Review: Ritz-Carlton Montreal

This property, the first Ritz-Carlton hotel, has undergone a $200 million renovation, and now offers travelers remodeled accommodations in an advantageous location.

















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The Getaway: You Like a Hotel, It Likes You Back

These days it seems easier to get travel perks from Facebook and Twitter than from hotel and airline loyalty programs.

















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In Transit Blog: New Carriers Are All Business

Two new high-end carriers, La Compagnie and BizCharters, began flying this summer.

















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Singapore Airlines Inflight Wifi

I just flew Singapore Airlines business class from Frankfurt to New York JFK, and had an absolutely amazing flight. It was my first longhaul flight in Singapore Airlines business class in about five years, and I felt like I was in first class. I’ll cover that in more detail in a separate post, though.

This flight was also unique for me since it was my first Singapore Airlines flight with inflight wifi. Their inflight wifi provider is OnAir, and Singapore is apparently progressively installing wifi throughout their Airbus A380 and Boeing 777-300ER fleet.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/08/19/singapore-airlines-inflight-wifi/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=singapore-airlines-inflight-wifi

13 well-visited sites in Cambodia

After your long day(s) visiting the Angkor archeological complex (and getting up early for that damn picturesque sunrise over Angkor Wat), you’ll likely end up in the town of Siem Reap trying to find dinner.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/13-touristed-sites-cambodia/

Next Time You Pass Through the Helsinki Airport, Take Time for a Sauna

Regular readers know that there’s nothing I enjoy more than spending hours in a nice airline lounge. Whenever I travel I always plan for an extended connection, especially if there’s a great lounge. I don’t pass through Helsinki, Finland very often, but now I want to: there’s a new lounge that includes a sauna! I’ve…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/sauna-in-helsinki-airport-lounge/

Why I Signed Up for the United Explorer 50K Offer

As someone who is always looking to diversify my points and miles, I am always on the lookout for new opportunities. That’s why I was particularly excited to hear that the United MileagePlus Explorer card increased its signup bonus to 50,000 miles. I have never had a United card or earned a single United mile […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/why-i-signed-up-for-the-united-explorer-50k-offer.html

In Transit Blog: In Hawaii, a Hands-On Food Festival

Guests at the Hawaii Food and Wine festival will help restore a fish pond, and a family event with high-profile chefs is scheduled at the Honolulu Zoo.

















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At Home in Rome: Where to Stay

The Roman Empire may have fallen off the map centuries ago, but to a modern traveler, the center of Italy’s capital city may feel just as vast. While walkable, distances between monuments within Rome’s historic core can be a haul—made worse if the tiny, twisty streets turn your sense of direction to mush. The city…



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/19/the-best-hotels-in-rome/

Are Targeted Loyalty Program Promotions Unfair?

Yesterday I posted about the targeted promotion I received from Hyatt Gold Passport, offering 50,000 bonus Gold Passport points after 20 stays.

Typically when there are targeted promotions there are several versions of it, and it can take a while for every eligible member to be contacted. After all, with millions of members all emails will rarely go out at exactly the same time. I recommended that people wait before being disappointed that they weren’t targeted.

That didn’t happen. A lot of people were pissed, and even said they would be switching stays to Starwood or another chain, despite the fact that other hotel chains haven’t even announced their fall promotion yet.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/08/19/targeted-loyalty-program-promotions-unfair/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=targeted-loyalty-program-promotions-unfair

Expedia reveals travel data platform ambition with revamped tablet app

The Expedia brand has teased a new tablet app for Android and iOS, revealing a strategic move towards a more cohesive tablet ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/deeper-engagement-data-revamped-expedia-tablet-app/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=deeper-engagement-data-revamped-expedia-tablet-app

Is travel ever immoral?

Travelers often think of travel as an exclusively good thing, and it’s not. It’s a moral choice, and it’s something we should be thinking about.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/travel-ever-immoral/

Survey: Disruption in the travel industry is the new normal

When the industry talks about travel evolution, the discussion frequently turns to disruption. As a simple definition, disruption is any development that ...



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Travel technology, boutique bidding, and innovations in travel [VIDEO]

Travel technology, boutique bidding and innovations in travel from Airbnb and Concur were all recent topics of conversation on Bloomberg West network, ...



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Downgraded On Award Ticket?

Reader Young asked the following question on the "Ask Lucky" page of the blog:

"Hi, Ben,

My family recently completed a trip between US and Europe. We reserved four business class seats using US Airways’ mileage. On the way back from FRA to ORD, United Airline downgraded three of our seats from Business class to Economy class because the scheduled flight was cancelled due to weather condition. Only my seat was preserved in Business class probably due to my 1K status. I sent a message to UA customer relationship for some compensation, but was told that I need contact US Airways as the tickets were issued by US Airways. Please advise what I should expect for a reasonable compensation, and which airline is responsible for it.

Appreciate your help!"

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How To Handle US Airways Award Ticket Schedule Change?

A few months ago I shared some tips for maximizing airline schedule changes, in particular as they pertain to award tickets.

It goes without saying that in just about every industry, your experience will vary depending on the representative you speak with, though there are definitely some general rules to understand so that you don't waste time.

I get emails all the time asking about how to deal with schedule changes, so I figured I'd write a post explaining how I'd deal with one in practice. I think ultimately it's easier to learn with a concrete example, as opposed to just explaining the "theory" behind it.

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30 of the most picturesque glaciers around the globe

99% of the glacial ice on Earth is found within our polar regions. The rest are scattered around every continent but Australia.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/30-picturesque-glaciers/

American Airlines Hires Ink Global To Relaunch 'American Way'

In-flight titles like "American Way" will get a digital makeover.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/american-airlines-hires-ink-global-relaunch-american-way-flight-magazines-1662756

T Magazine: Itinerary | The Discreet Charm of Clinton Hill, Brooklyn

Francesca Amfitheatrof’s lovely, low-key neighborhood makes for perfect weekend wandering. Here, a few cultural highlights.

















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Internal Adventures: On the Road with Betsy and Warren Talbot

We’re Betsy and Warren. In 2008, Betsy’s brother had a heart attack. Then, our good friend Maria had a brain aneurysm. They were both 35. Realizing there are no guarantees in life, we asked one another, "What would change about your life right now if you knew you wouldn't make it to 40?" "Travel!” was the answer for both of us.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/on-the-road-with-betsy-and-warren-talbot/

2022 World Cup city rises in the desert

Grab a glimpse of the near future. Plans for the desert city of Lusail include man-made islands and a host arena for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/19/tech/innovation/city-of-tomorrow-lusail/index.html