Everything you ever wanted to know about travel agent commissions (but were afraid to ask)

from Elliott http://elliott.org/live-2/everything-ever-wanted-know-travel-agent-commissions-afraid-ask/

How Pinterest Messaging could transform travel planning

Pinterest is the world’s most popular engagement platform, as the entire purpose of the product is to visually explore areas of interest. ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/pinterest-messaging-transform-travel-planning/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pinterest-messaging-transform-travel-planning

Virginia’s Pastoral Retreats

Virginia may be for lovers, as the commonwealth famously claims on its license plates, but it's also for travelers eager to experience the simplicity of the country life. Here are three rural paradises worthy of enthusiastic praise.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/14/virginias-pastoral-retreats/

On 'defensive urban architecture'

What has society come to if its citizens are being poked, prodded, corralled, and controlled by their own architecture?



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/defensive-urban-architecture/

The worst possible spot for an art festival?

It's largely devoid of human life, dark and viciously cold at times and frequently subject to dangerous levels of geological volatility -- the Arctic is surely the worst possible destination for an arts festival.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/13/travel/arctic-festival/index.html

Mining online reviews to find out what women REALLY want on a trip

Close your eyes for a moment and think of the last time you visited a hotel. What was the first thing you ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/online-reviews-what-women-want/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mining-online-reviews-find-women-really-want-trip

In-depth – how hotels are slowly climbing the mountain of ancillary sales

For nearly a decade Nor1, the mobile upsell platform for hotels, has been standing on the mountaintop, shouting to hotels about the ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/nor1-ancillary-sales-hotels-mountain/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nor1-looks-even-closer-tours-activities-ceo-qa

How to piss off an American abroad

Please do not assume because of my country of origin that I want to engage in an impassioned tête-à-tête regarding foreign policies and political failings.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/piss-american-abroad/

The original miracle of flight

Who among us hasn't fantasized about flying like a bird? We've created hot air balloons, planes and spacecraft to replicate what birds can already do naturally. Check out iReporters' best shots of birds in action.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/14/travel/irpt-bird-watching-spots/index.html

Pilot's false arm falls off as he lands passenger plane

Investigation launched after Flybe aircraft with 47 passengers had heavy landing at the UK's Belfast airport.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/14/travel/plane-false-arm/index.html

11 reasons to visit Panama

If you're heading to Panama to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Canal, here are 10 other ways to fall in love with the country.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/14/travel/reasons-visit-panama/index.html

Win a Trip for Two to Morocco!

As many of you know, a couple of months ago I ended my long-standing partnership with G Adventures. We both were going in different directions and they were no longer a fit for this website. What is important for me is to work with a company that has a great product and wants to work with this community and help us travel cheaper. To that end, today, I’m officially announcing my new partnership with Intrepid Travel. Intrepid Travel is a […]

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from Nomadic Matt's Travel Site http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/morocco-giveaway/

5 lesser-known Thailand adventures

From liveaboard dive junks to treetop palaces, here's what you might not find in your Thailand guidebook.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/5-adventures-thailand-youve-never-heard/

Reasons to be optimistic – Skyscanner can win in China

Interesting battle lines are being drawn as the online travel market in China is witnessing strong interest from international players like Priceline ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/why-Skyscanner-can-win-china/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=assessing-skyscanner-optimistic-fruitful-presence-china

When Flying In A Premium Cabin, Lower Your Expectations

Over the last year and a half, I have started noticing a psychological trend whenever I fly on a premium cabin that is applicable to most other things in life: when my expectations are really high, a disappointing experience is almost inevitable, while when my expectations are low or I have no expectations at all, […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/when-flying-in-a-premium-cabin-lower-your-expectations.html