HRS study: Why hotel distribution costs matter to corporates

Corporate travel managers should be taking a closer look at the systems powering their travel programmes. Because if hotels distribute rooms more ...



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Hey American Airlines, where’s the refund for my canceled flight?

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Dinner on the Beach

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Malaysia Airlines First Class Awards Available!

Malaysia Airlines is struggling financially, with very low load factors (read: empty planes). They aren’t losing nearly as much money as Qantas, of course. I genuinely feel bad for them. Lots of employees affected, generally not at all their fault, the carrier getting restructured. I much like the airline. They have my favorite satay. Although […]

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6 Discoveries From Near and Far, Volume VII

Things I found on long walks in foreign cities, or perhaps when someone posted them on Twitter.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/6-discoveries-from-near-and-far-volume-vii/

In Transit Blog: In Orlando, a Sukkot Special

Prime Hospitality Group has partnerships with luxury resorts for kosher dining and a range of activities for Jewish holidays.

















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Malaysia Airlines Financial Losses Grow

Disasters on two flights this year have further damaged the already struggling carrier, which is poised for a reorganization.





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We Want to Hear Your Success Stories

Here at Frugal Travel Guy, we work hard to bring you the best tips and tricks to get you on the vacation of your dreams at a price that you can afford, but there is something you may not know. Every Sunday, we publish Reader Success Stories that feature our readers and their amazing travel […]



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The New Biggest Cash Back Card Has Launched

I receive compensation for many links on this blog. You don’t have to use these links, but I am grateful to you if you do. American Express, Citibank, Chase, and other banks are advertising partners of this site. I do not write about all credit cards that are available — instead focusing on miles, points, […]

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Learn how to stay still

You don’t need to be in motion to be alive.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/stay-still/

Explorer: Into a Lava-Lined Underworld Near Albuquerque

Exploring the lava tube caves of El Malpais National Monument.

















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Shale Oil in Texas Keeps Gas Prices Affordable

The South Texas Eagle Ford formation is producing around one million barrels of crude oil a day, helping to offset prices hikes on global turmoil.

















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Authorized Users Can Get Credit Card Signup Bonuses

I receive compensation for many links on this blog. You don’t have to use these links, but I am grateful to you if you do. American Express, Citibank, Chase, and other banks are advertising partners of this site. I do not write about all credit cards that are available — instead focusing on miles, points, […]

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Charlie Palmer Rethinks His Empire

The chef and restaurateur is spreading out in Midtown.





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What Are the New Changes to the FICO Credit Scoring System?

The world of credit would be relatively simple if we had a single credit report and a single score based off of that report. Unfortunately this couldn’t be further from the reality. John Ulzheimer, a nationally recognized credit expert shared a great 5-minute video that I encourage you to watch. It covers the changes that […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/changes-to-fico-credit-scoring-system-fico-9.html

Meet Jim Hoschek, aka 'Blind Guy'

Jim Hoschek prefers to go by "Blind Guy." He lost his sight in a surgical accident in 1997.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/blind-guy-awesome-fashion-sense-perspective-life/

Permanent Collection: D.C.’s National Gallery

Washington, D.C.'s National Gallery of Art is an awesome trove, but approaching it requires planning. Most of the gallery's art is not on display at any one time, of course, but some spectacular pieces always are, and they provide the best starting point. Here are ten must-see works recommended by curator Eric Denker.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/28/permanent-collection-d-c-s-national-gallery/

Delta Same Day Confirm Policy Changes Yet Again

Last year, Delta made some major changes to their Same Day Confirm policy, which requires that the same class of service must be available to change instead of just cabin to cabin availability. This means that if you were booked on a cheap fare, most likely you wouldn’t be able to Same Day Confirm and […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/08/delta-same-day-confirm-policy-changes-yet-again/

25 insane rock climbing photos

As far as sports go, few are more picturesque than rock climbing in its many variations.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/25-insanely-awesome-rock-climbing-photos/

In Transit Blog: In Tuscany, Working the Harvest at a Farm Owned by Sting and Trudie Styler

Travelers can participate in grape and olive harvests at a property in Tuscany owned by Sting and his wife, Trudie Styler.

















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Court Rules Bank Account Points Redemptions are Taxable

Via William T. and others, a Tax Court has ruled on the taxability of points programs under certain circumstances. The Tax Court yesterday required the taxpayer to include $668 in income as reported by Citibank on Form 1099-MISC as the value of an airline ticket received by the taxpayer upon redemption of 50,000 “Thank You […]

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Free ShopRunner Membership From Amex

ShopRunner is a membership program which offers express shipping and other benefits for a subscription fee of $8.95 per month, or $79 per year. That's less than the price of Amazon Prime, which is where it seems they're trying to compete.

Anyway, American Express is one of the investors in ShopRunner, and as part of the partnership Amex cardholders were originally eligible for a free year of membership. That benefit has been extended to be more or less "permanent," and when a reader emailed me today asking about the change in language I realized I'd never blogged about it.

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Why summer in the Northwest rocks

And when I’m really feeling the urge to dust off my passport, Canada is just a few hours north.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/summering-pacific-northwest-next-best-thing-traveling-abroad/

Overnighter: In Iowa, an Oasis of Family Vacations Past

Vacationers have been coming to the Iowa Great Lakes since the mid-1800s, but there’s still room for the new amid the nostalgia.

















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Rocket forth: Hyperlapse tops branded marketing on Instagram

Not one to be left out of a trend, Instagram has followed the recent spate of single-use apps with its own standalone ...



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Driving in Western Sahara outside of Dakhla

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/08/27/driving-western-sahara-outside-dakhla/

Brilliant: London for Kids

Despite its size, London is a very kid-friendly city. Almost 40 percent of the capital is dedicated to parks and public spaces, and major museums are free. The only problem is there’s so much to see. Here are some of the highlights.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/28/brilliant-london-for-kids/

Tyler Tervooren’s Strategy for Becoming Comfortable with Risk

I work with Tyler on producing adventures for WDS, as well as several other projects. A couple months ago, I heard him give a great (and hilarious!) talk at TEDxConcordiaUPortland. In the talk he mentioned his three theses: a. Adventure can make you smarter b. Adventure can make you stronger c. Adventure can make you…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/tyler-tervoorens-strategy-for-becoming-comfortable-with-risk/

The rise of India's meat culture

With India's changing economy and more global travel, Indians are acquiring a taste for a new variety of food.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2014/08/28/pkg-kapur-india-meat-culture.cnn.html

'Some People Call Me Maurice': Best Los Angeles theme bars

At these fun Los Angeles bars, the the drinks come with a chaser of kitsch.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/13/travel/la-theme-bars/index.html

Why Delta Miles Haven’t Suddenly Become ‘Great’ – But I Still Work Hard to Earn Them

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Thursday Giveaway: $500 United Airlines Gift Card

As we have been talking about all week, there is a huge 50,000 point sign-up bonus for the United MileagePlus Explorer Card which is a limited-time offer ending on September 2nd. There are many perks of this card, including a $50 Statement Credit after your first purchase, Priority Boarding, free first checked bags, 2 United […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/08/thursday-giveaway-500-united-airlines-gift-card/

8x Alaska Miles Per Dollar Spent At Nordstrom

There's nothing that influences my purchase decisions quite as much as miles. Sometimes they shouldn't, but it just feels better to buy stuff when there are miles at stake.

As I've written about in the past, online shopping portals are a great way to maximize miles & points, and they're especially practical since I do just about all my shopping online anyway. I should clarify that when I say "all my shopping," I mean once per year or when my mom tells me my wardrobe is no longer acceptable -- whichever comes first.

The Alaska Airlines Mileage Plan Shopping Portal is presently offering eight miles per dollar spent at Nordstrom. I believe the promotion is valid through the end of next week, so through September 7, 2014.

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Five major European traveller tech trends – think devices

Consumer technology is unleashing massive opportunity for the European travel industry. Mobile devices are remaking the digital rules of traveler engagement, opening ...



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Signs you're from the TX Panhandle

You think all the other states’ flags look alike. Seriously, with the exception of New Mexico, aren’t they all blue fields with some kind of seal in the middle?



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/14-signs-born-raised-texas-panhandle/

America's most photogenic places

Photography-wise, you really can't go wrong in a national park or a big city. Check out these travel photographer's 13 glorious photos from these lovely spots around the country.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/27/travel/america-most-photogenic-places/index.html