History shines in America's oldest city

Sure you can wear T-shirts and shorts almost anywhere you go in St. Augustine, Florida. You wouldn't be in the Sunshine State if you couldn't.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/07/travel/st-augustine-america-oldest-city/index.html

The town frozen in time by a volcano

Swallowed by lava in 1973, Iceland's answer to Pompeii has been uncovered and transformed into a new museum.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/07/travel/iceland-pompeii/index.html

25 unnecessary but desirable travel gadgets

Of course you don't really need that LV trunk that converts into a deluxe shower, but wouldn't it be cool?

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/06/travel/summer-travel-gadgets/index.html

16 bizarre foods you should try

Every country has its own national delicacy, some stranger than others.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/16-bizarre-foreign-foods-try-anyway/

Minube throws apps to tablets, Smith Micro mobile survey, and more…

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for July 2014. Monday 7 July ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/travel-devices-roundup-july-2014/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=devices-roundup-july-2014

The Many Poses of Scarlett

The Master’s Calling Here’s a video where we talk a bit about Masters at The Arcanum and Karen Hutton in particular. If you want to see more, hit Karen’s blog at blog.karenhutton.com or see more about The Arcanum at www.TheArcanum.com! Daily Photo – The Many Poses of Scarlett There was one point where my youngest […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/07/07/the-many-poses-of-scarlett/

“It is so unjust to poison someone and get off scot-free”

from Elliott http://elliott.org/can-this-trip-be-saved-2/unjust-poison-someone-get-scot-free/

Uluru National Park, Australia

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/07/06/uluru-national-park-australia/

Lightning strikes around the world

North America in particular sounds like a war zone.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/chart-lightning-storms-around-world-interactive-website/

Thousands Turn Out To Kick Off The Running Of The Bulls In Pamplona, Spain

The massive celebration kicks off nine days of partying and the famous Running of the Bulls in the historic city of Pamplona, Spain.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/running-bulls-2014-thousands-turn-out-kick-san-fermin-festival-photos-1620212

Will Hyatt to Southwest Transfers Count Towards the Companion Pass?

TPG reader Kristen tweeted this week asking: “I’m trying to get the Southwest Companion Pass by transferring Hyatt points. Does the article you posted still work?“ I’ve said time and time again that the Companion Pass is an incredible benefit of Southwest’s Rapid Rewards program since it lets a companion fly free with you for […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/07/will-hyatt-to-southwest-transfers-count-towards-the-companion-pass/

Attention: It’s Your Last Chance to Become a World Record Holder!

Have you ever wanted to add “Guinness World Record Holder” to your CV or Twitter bio? Now you can! Since we announced this year’s World Record Attempt, more than 600 people have signed up to meet us at 8:30am sharp next Friday morning in downtown Portland. We need all of those people to show up,…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/last-chance-to-become-a-world-record-holder/

Which Credit Cards Are Best for Free Hotel Stays in Europe?

I love Europe (I was in London last weekend, and I’m actually filming this week’s reader questions in beautiful Madrid, Spain), and I thought it was topical that TPG reader Anthony tweeted me to ask: “What are your thoughts on the best credit cards for free hotel stays in Europe?” Hotels can be expensive in […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/07/which-credit-cards-are-best-for-free-hotel-stays-in-europe/

Should I Aim for Delta Diamond Status Instead of Platinum?

This week TPG reader Lev tweeted: “@thepointsguy I’m at 80K Delta MQMs so far this year. Is reaching for Delta Diamond Elite Status vs. aiming for Delta Platinum Elite Status more worthwhile than before, given the planned 2015 changes? (I live by JFK airport.)” The general trend that I’ve seen with airline elite status is […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/07/should-i-aim-for-delta-diamond-status-instead-of-platinum/

Reader Success Story: Maximizing Miles to Visit Family in the US

Over the past year, we’ve had many readers share their success stories with us. Folks for whom traveling domestically once a year was a luxury are now traveling the world with just a few credit card sign-up bonuses. And the best part? They are sharing their stories with us and others who benefit from knowing […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/reader-success-story-maximizing-miles-to-visit-family-in-the-us.html