Event-o-Rama: 10 Must-Dos in August

There are some amazing events on tap all over the world, all the time. Here’s a taste of what you can see and do in August.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/07/23/event-o-rama-10-must-dos-in-august-2/

In Transit Blog: British Souvenirs Made (One at a Time) in Britain

If a double-decker bus paperweight or a William and Kate mug aren’t your kind of mementos, consider the New Craftsmen, a fine craft shop in the Mayfair section of London.

















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Foursquare aims to become Mayor of Social Travel Recommendations

In the next few weeks, Foursquare will relaunch its app with new functionality that will directly challenge platforms with social travel — ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/foursquare-aims-dislodge-gogobot-mayor-social-travel/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=foursquare-aims-dislodge-gogobot-mayor-social-travel

Marriott Premier Rewards Visa Joins the Referral Bonus Bandwagon

For a while now, cardholders of certain Chase rewards cards have been able to earn bonus points for referring friends. For example, Southwest Rapid Rewards Premier cardholders can earn 5,000 points for each friend they refer who is then approved, up to 50,000 points per year. The same goes for the Chase Freedom and Sapphire […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/07/marriott-premier-rewards-visa-joins-the-referral-bonus-bandwagon.html

24 hours at an arms exhibition

If arms exhibitions are conflicted spaces, it’s probably got a lot to do with the fact that we’re conflicted people.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/goods/24-hours-one-worlds-largest-arms-exhibitions/

FAA Continues To Ban US Carriers From Flying to Israel

The aviation authority extended its ban on flights to and from Israel for another 24 hours on Wednesday.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/faa-extends-ban-flights-israel-another-24-hours-1636904

Beer begins flowing at 'America's Oktoberfest'

More than 80,000 beer fans from around the world gather at the 27th Oregon Brewers Festival.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/23/travel/oregon-brewers-festival/index.html

What to do in Marrakech: 10 amazing attractions

Morocco's Red City is crammed with stunning gardens, shaded souks and steamy bath houses.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/08/travel/morocco-marrakech-best-of/index.html

Traveling to China? Weeks of travel disruptions lie ahead

Hundreds of flight cancellations, blamed on military exercises, have trickled to the rail lines as travelers try to avoid delays.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/23/travel/china-airport-delays-travel/index.html

Passengers willing to endure security twice for good inflight wifi [INFOGRAPHIC]

Wifi on flights is becoming a bit like air it seems as two-thirds of US passengers say it influences their flight selection ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/inflight-wifi-honeywell-survey-2014/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=passengers-willing-endure-security-twice-good-inflight-wifi-infographic

T Magazine: A Chic New Boutique Hotel in French-Colonial Pondicherry, India

La Villa, an intimate six-room getaway opening August 1, offers an eclectic take on luxury.

















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Archived videos of an Irish town

It's a way to preserve local heritage, and explore identity.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/castleisland-videos/

Which Airlines Are Still Flying To Israel?

As major international carriers suspended their flights to Israel on Tuesday, British Airways remains one of the few to still offer service to Tel Aviv.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/british-airways-among-few-airlines-still-flying-israel-1636750

Next Stop: Ghost Towns, Puffins and Unspoiled Views

Exploring the Bonavista Peninsula, one of Newfoundland's most dramatic appendages, two decades after a fishing moratorium was declared.

















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In Transit Blog: Where’s Waldo? Try Napa

This month, visitors to Napa, Calif., can play a real-life game of hide and seek with the candy-stripe-sweatered, knit-capped cartoon character.

















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