Travel No-No: Fear-Packing With Kids

Fear-packing is what happens in that last 24 hours before your departure—when your mind starts to play tricks on you. In my case, the fears usually surround what the kids might need. I must pack, I tell myself, to account for every possible mishap. Here's what's wrong with that approach, and how to make a course correction.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/15/travel-no-no-fear-packing-with-kids/

TripAdvisor lets users post reviews direct from hotel Facebook pages

TripAdvisor wants to make it easier for hotels and other services to get reviews, with a major upgrade to its Facebook widget. ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/tripadvisor-reviews-collect-facebook/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tripadvisor-now-lets-businesses-collect-reviews-facebook-pages

9 signs you're from NorCal

#1: Your playhouse growing up was a redwood fairy ring.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/9-signs-born-raised-northern-california/

Hotels.com and Sapphire Preferred UR Portal = Power Combo

In my opinion, hotel loyalty programs have lost some luster over the past couple of years, with promotions getting weaker and most programs devaluing- sometimes significantly (ah, hem Hilton). That being said, I’m still loyal to Starwood, though over the past year I’ve seen myself diversifying my stays and even successfully dabbling in the dark […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/07/hotels-com-and-sapphire-preferred-ur-portal-power-combo/

Finding Yourself in Thailand: On the Road with Alana Morgan

Back home in Seattle, I wanted different kinds of stories, problems, discoveries and connections than my 9-5 was giving me. So I quit my job and moved abroad. Three years later, I’m living in Thailand and currently planning my next move.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/on-the-road-with-alana-morgan/

10 downsides of being a pilot

Delays...we hate them as much as passengers do.



from Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/10-reasons-pilot-isnt-cool-think-1-makes-worthwhile/

Everything you need to know about content marketing for hotels

The hospitality industry remains extremely competitive, especially since OTAs have managed to capture the lion’s share of web traffic. To establish and ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/27-content-marketing-tips-hotels/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=27-content-marketing-tactics-independent-hotels-chains

Best romantic summer getaways

These 10 stirring spots around the world have at least one thing in common: a gorgeous backdrop tailor-made for summer romance.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/15/travel/best-romantic-summer-getaways/index.html

New seaplane service to open up Greek islands

Seaplane network set to open up far-flung destinations to affordable jet-setting tours.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/15/travel/greek-island-hopping/index.html

Farnborough Airshow: Airbus unveils revamped A330 airliner

If it ain't broke, don't fix it, the old adage goes.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/14/business/airbus/index.html

Space tourists could blast off from UK

Britain has stolen a march in the space race with plans for the world's first spaceport outside the U.S.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/14/business/space-tourists-could-blast-off-from-uk/index.html

Best romantic summer getaways

These 10 stirring spots around the world have at least one thing in common: a gorgeous backdrop tailor-made for summer romance.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/15/travel/best-romantic-summer-getaways/index.html

New seaplane service to open up Greek islands

Seaplane network set to open up far-flung destinations to affordable jet-setting tours.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/15/travel/greek-island-hopping/index.html

Farnborough Airshow: Airbus unveils revamped A330 airliner

If it ain't broke, don't fix it, the old adage goes.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/14/business/airbus/index.html

Space tourists could blast off from UK

Britain has stolen a march in the space race with plans for the world's first spaceport outside the U.S.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/14/business/space-tourists-could-blast-off-from-uk/index.html