Why This is a Game for the Entire Family

Image courtesy of wikitravel When it comes to redeeming points and miles, the only thing worse than not getting good value out of your points is not being able to redeem them at all. My little brother had called me a few weeks ago looking for a hand in finding a hotel for 5 nights […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/why-this-is-a-game-for-the-entire-family.html

‘Free’ offers can really cost you – here’s how

from Elliott http://elliott.org/elliotts-email/free-offers-can-really-cost-heres/

A $500 fine for bad reviews? Inn's policy pummeled

Threatening your guests rarely yields smiley happy reviews.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/04/travel/bad-hotel-review-fine-backlash/index.html

How to ruin your trip to Florence

Use the Ponte Vecchio to actually cross the river.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/totally-botch-trip-florence/

How much cash should I carry when I’m traveling?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/live-2/much-cash-carry-im-traveling/

In Transit Blog: Walkabout: C.D.C. Issues Ebola Travel Guidelines

A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors.

















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Want a Frugal Houseboat Vacation? DO THIS!

Waking up to the splashing of the waves and enjoying a scenic water view is a great way to start a vacation. And you can’t get much closer to a waterfront vacation rental than actually being on the water. Renting a houseboat has become an enjoyable, relaxing, and unique alternative to expensive hotels. It can […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/want-a-frugal-houseboat-vacation-do-this.html

GoPro footage of dolphins

They look so happy and free.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/best-way-swim-dolphins-natural-habitat/

Startup pitch: myHotel offers a brand-agnostic mobile app for hotel guests

Chile-based startup myHotel has created a mobile app for hotels that doesn’t hinge on a specific hotel group, chain or location. The ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/startup-pitch-myhotel-offers-brand-agnostic-mobile-app-for-hotel-guests/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=startup-pitch-myhotel-offers

Why The World’s Airlines Are Not Freaking Out About Ebola

The risk of an infected passenger on a plane spreading the disease to other travelers is very low, says the World Health Organization.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/ebola-virus-does-not-pose-threat-air-travel-trade-group-says-1648208

What is behind the revival of email newsletters

MARKETING: For all the talk of social media marketing and interative or targeted online advertising, it is the humble email newsletter which ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/email-newsletters-revivial-why/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=behind-revival-email-newsletters

Family Time: Art in the Big Apple

Spending an art-filled day museum-hopping in New York City with my twin girls is even better than front-row seats at a Laurie Berkner concert—an equal thrill for the three of us with none of the jostling.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/04/family-time-art-in-the-big-apple/

In Transit Blog: During Broadway Week, Two-for-One Deals

Broadway Week, from Sept. 1 to 14, will feature two-for-one offers on a number of high-profile shows.

















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10 super useful Portuguese phrases

If a Portuguese person hears you uttering one of these phrases, you’ll be good to go.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/10-extraordinarily-useful-portuguese-phrases-travelers/

United Explorer 50,000 Mile Bonus With $50 Statement Credit

Last Friday, Chase relaunched a limited-time public offer for the United Explorer card, though I realized after I wrote about it that there is actually an even better public offer with an increased sign-up bonus of 50,000 miles (after spending $2,000 within the first 3 months from account opening) plus a $50 statement credit after […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/08/united-explorer-50000-mile-bonus-with-50-statement-credit/