World Cup winners give back

Mesut Özil, German midfielder, is donating part of the 300,000 euro bonus he received for winning the World Cup to cover surgeries for 23 Brazilian kids.



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A fistful of iOS 8 features travel companies need to know about

Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference in June introduced a plethora of new platform and device features in iOS 8. With more than 4,000 ...



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10 spectacular U.S. waterfalls

You're likely to sweat a little to get to some of the best waterfalls. But they deliver a cool refuge and a powerful reminder of nature's force.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/01/travel/waterfalls-united-states/index.html

CDC issues ebola travel warning

The Centers for Disease Control has issued a travel warning for several countries in Africa as Ebola continues to spread.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/bestoftv/2014/07/31/sot-gupta-ebola-cdc-travel-warning.cnn.html

Savannah musician shows off disc golf

A musician from Savannah, Georgia has traveled the world playing disc golf.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2014/07/31/pkg-travel-insider-savannah-musician-disc-golf.cnn.html

FAA restricts flights over Iraq as conflict with ISIS rages

The Federal Aviation Administration has restricted all planes traveling over Iraq from flying at or below 30,000 feet, a threshold similar to the altitude of a Malaysian airliner that was downed over Ukraine.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/01/travel/faa-iraq-restrictions/index.html

Bagpipes, graffiti, snail hunting: Greece tourism shifts gears

Tough economic times have inspired the county's travel industry to try creative new ways to attract visitors.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/01/travel/greece-alternative-tourism/index.html

9 of the world's best city beaches

In these cities, worker drones can strip off the suit and tie, jump into shorts or a bikini and enjoy the beach without leaving the urban perimeter.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/31/travel/best-city-beaches/index.html

Southeast Asia's finest 'new' heritage hotels

Savvy hotel developers are converting century-old heritage buildings once used for other purposes into luxury accommodations.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/07/31/travel/southeast-asia-converted-hotels/index.html

Giveaway: Cathay Pacific First Class Amenity Kit

Every Friday is giveaway day. Comment to win! If I had to pick one favorite airline, it’s a no-brainer: Cathay Pacific all the way! I’ve been fortunate to fly Cathay on at least a hundred flights over the years. I’ve flown most often in Business Class, which is really nice, and sometimes in Peasant Economy…



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Atlanta: A city too busy to hate

A photographic sociological study of the cultural identity of the capital of the South.



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Exit Iberia as Amadeus reports growth across distribution and IT

Iberia is selling its stake in Amadeus for Euro 578 million, putting an end to the 27-year relationship as one of its ...



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Thomas Cook axes brochures in India, but agents still have huge role alongside web

Indian tour operators believe a 100% online or tech-enabled world will not work for local travellers, with face-to-face service still vitally important. ...



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Watch Out for Misleading Fares On Online Booking Sites

I’ve been strategizing some of our 2015 travel plans for quite some time now, and things are finally starting to come together. One of our bigger trips will be to the Holiday Inn Sunspree All-Inclusive Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica, with our two kids (ages 3 and 5) and my parents. My mom signed up […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/watch-out-for-misleading-fares-on-online-booking-sites.html

6 Discoveries From Near and Far, Volume IV

I. Around the World Things I found on long walks in foreign cities, or perhaps when someone posted them on Twitter. Before You Know It Something’s Over — A beautiful essay on loss and identity Finding Your Father’s Ghost in an Old Video Game — A surprise (or two) when firing up a console from…



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