Limited Time: Marriott Card 70,000 Points Signup Bonus

Marriott isn't my favorite hotel program (that would be Starwood and Hyatt), but this new offer is worth a look for the free nights you'll earn right away. They used to provide 50,000 points upon signup, but for a limited time—we don't know for how long—you can earn 20,000 additional points for a total of 70,000.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/limited-time-marriott-card-offer/

Take this video tour of Barcelona

If you want to get inspired to visit Barcelona, or if you want to feel nostalgic for it, give this video a watch.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/take-incredible-video-tour-barcelona/

Why NOT to wait until you retire

To discover what you really love can take time and lots of different experiences. Start now.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/8-reasons-shouldnt-wait-retire-really-love/

Should I Pay a Fee to Meet Credit Card Spend Requirement?

‪TPG reader Carla tweeted this week: “@thepointsguy do you think it makes sense to pay my expensive NYC rent on a credit card to meet min CC spend if there’s a $50 fee to do so?” In an ideal world we would be able to pay any bill with a credit card with no fee […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/07/should-i-pay-a-fee-to-meet-credit-card-spend-requirement/

Reader Success Story: Mad Dash to Melbourne – A Cautionary Tale

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-mad-dash-to-melbourne-a-cautionary-tale.html

Getting ready for the Wedding

Cheesy Wedding Photos Do you know of any sites with crazy wedding photos? I’ve seen some crazy Russian ones… here, let me try to find it. Here’s a crazy one. Oh, and here’s another! Daily Photo – Getting ready for the Wedding We were on the outskirts of the Forbidden City then went into a […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/07/27/getting-ready-for-the-wedding/

Are travelers giving up on loyalty programs?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-navigator/travelers-giving-loyalty-programs/

Ancient Astronomy Lab Uncovered In Peru

Peruvian archaeologists found carvings that depict the stars and have lasted thousands of years.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/peru-archaeologists-uncover-ancient-astronomy-lab-peruvian-ruins-1640124

Where the Namib Desert Touches the Atlantic Ocean

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/07/26/namib-desert-touches-atlantic-ocean-namibia-sunset/

6 Discoveries From Near and Far, Volume III

Things I found on long walks in foreign cities, or perhaps when someone posted them on Twitter. In this edition: traveling in Yemen, civil resistance, and high-speed tennis betting.



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

Flight Review: Singapore Economy Class HKG-SIN

On his recent round-the-world trip, TPG Special Contributor Eric Rosen made a quick stop in Bali. To get there from Hong Kong, he flew Singapore Airlines economy via Singapore. Here’s his review of the experience. Until my recent trip around the world, the last time I flew Singapore Airlines was back in 1992 when I […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/07/flight-review-singapore-economy-class-hkg-sin/

9 ways to kill time in an airport

Getting stuck overnight in an airport is the worst.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/9-suggestions-kill-time-airport/

In Transit Blog: Now Serving Comfortable and Casual

Luxury hotels usually have formal restaurants to match their elegant ambience, but some high-end properties are creating more relaxed and casual dining options for their guests.

















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Duke Ellington: A Life On the Road

Duke Ellington spent forty years traveling, composing, and performing. Ellington composed as he lived, on the road and on the fly. He wrote his pieces in hotel rooms, Pullman cars, and chartered buses, then rehearsed them in the recording studio the next afternoon or on the bandstand the same night. He had little choice but…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/duke-ellington-a-life-on-the-road/

Palawan from the air [vid]

When you're sitting at work and daydreaming about a secret island paradise, you might be picturing Palawan.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/palawan-air/