June 24, 2014

Pilots blamed for Asiana crash

Pilots botched the approach and landing of Asiana Airlines Flight 214 in San Francisco nearly a year ago, causing a crash that killed three people and injured 187 others, U.S. safety investigators concluded on Tuesday.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/24/us/asiana-ntsb/index.html

France admits it needs to be friendlier to visitors

Ministers say travel sector must work harder to safeguard much needed tourist dollars.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/24/travel/france-rude-tourists/index.html

Traveler Sues British Airways For Flying Him To Grenada Instead Of Granada

Edward Gamson says British Airways refused to reimburse him for the $4,500 first class tickets.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/british-airways-sued-flying-passenger-grenada-instead-granada-1610426

7 Things You’ll Learn About Yourself by Moving Abroad

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Thinking of moving abroad? Amanda Kendle explains why taking the leap can help you learn all kinds of new things about yourself.


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Moving airlines from Argos (minus the catalogue) to a grit-free web experience

Analogies describing the online travel experience are plentiful and yet Argos without the catalogue sticks in the mind as an image of ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/openjaw-airlines-t-retail-summit/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=treading-line-argos-minus-catalogue-airline-retailing

Great New Camera Strap Giveaway!

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from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/06/24/great-new-camera-strap-giveaway/

Photo of the Moment: Light Blankets the Valley, Scotland

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'Big 5' animals from each continent

Pictures taken at zoos don’t count.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/big-5-animals-continent-seen/

Towels optional: Airport to open unisex sauna

Fancy stripping off before a flight and getting sweaty with fellow passengers? Finnair think you might and is backing its idea with a sauna in its new airport lounge.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/23/travel/finland-sauna-aiport-lounge/index.html

How Emily Taught English to Fund Her RTW Adventure

There are a lot of ways to fund your travels – we’ve met readers who’ve taken odd jobs, worked on yachts, volunteered, saved for their trip, and more. What I love about reader success stories is that they highlight the diversity of ways to make travel a reality – it doesn’t always have to be “have a good job, make lots of money, save, travel.” All you really need is the will. Plus the stories are great motivation! Today, we’re […]


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from Nomadic Matt's Travel Site http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/emily-success-story/

Booking.com hotel white label product hints at Priceline’s B2B ambitions

Online travel agency powerhouse Booking.com hasn’t publicized its latest white-label product, which, unlike most of its past efforts, is aimed at hotels ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/booking-com-trials-tool-hotels-thats-like-white-label-engine/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=booking-com-trials-tool-hotels-thats-like-white-label-engine

Wrong way! Grenada vs Granada and other flight mix ups

A passenger is suing an airline for flying him to the wrong continent, and other surprisingly common destination mix-ups.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/06/24/travel/missed-destinations/index.html

Travel Giveaway Alert: Win Up to THREE Once-in-a-lifetime Travel Adventures!

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17 vivid California landscapes

California has one of the most starkly diverse topographies on the planet.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/17-vivid-landscapes-inspire-california-wanderlust/

Jailing of journalists in Egypt triggers outrage against tourism board

A political and media storm following the jailing of three journalists in Egypt is spilling over into anger against its tourism authority. ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/egypt-journalists-jail-mock-homepage/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=journalist-imprisonment-egypt-triggers-outrage-tourism-board