Limited Time 70,000 Hotel Points Offer — Ending Soon

Link: 70,000 Points for Marriott Card For the next 20 or so hours (or less, depending on when you’re reading this), you can still earn an improved signup bonus on this card. I first wrote about this offer several weeks ago. Here’s what I said: Marriott isn’t my favorite hotel program (that would be Starwood…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/70000-hotel-points-offer-ending-soon/

More Cathay Pacific First Class To Chicago

Last October, Cathay Pacific announced that they'd be launching an additional 3x weekly flights to Chicago as of August 2, 2014. That's some impressive growth, given that Cathay Pacific only began service to Chicago as of September 1, 2011.

While their daily frequency is operated by a four class Boeing 777-300ER (featuring first, business, premium economy, and economy), the flight operating the additional 3x weekly frequencies is presently operated by a three class 777-300ER (featuring business, premium economy, and economy).

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You Don’t Need to Feel Guilty About Booking a Premium-Class Seat

It literally happens every week. We will receive an award booking request in which the prospective client indicates they want to travel in business class, followed by a brief explanation of why they need or want to fly in business class. The explanations have ranged from leg circulation problems, to being “too old to fly […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/you-dont-need-to-feel-guilty-about-booking-a-premium-class-seat.html

Westeros subway map

It's a fantastic reference for me as I try to navigate through the stories.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/game-thrones-subway-map/

Should I check my bag or carry it on the plane?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/live-2/check-bag-carry-plane/

Frugal Traveler: Readers Respond to Hotel Saving Tips

In a recent column, the Frugal Traveler outlined seven steps for finding good deals on hotels. Here’s a sample of reader reaction, from the creative to the critical.

















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Check In: Hotel Review: Ritz-Carlton Montreal

This property, the first Ritz-Carlton hotel, has undergone a $200 million renovation, and now offers travelers remodeled accommodations in an advantageous location.

















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The Getaway: You Like a Hotel, It Likes You Back

These days it seems easier to get travel perks from Facebook and Twitter than from hotel and airline loyalty programs.

















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In Transit Blog: New Carriers Are All Business

Two new high-end carriers, La Compagnie and BizCharters, began flying this summer.

















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Singapore Airlines Inflight Wifi

I just flew Singapore Airlines business class from Frankfurt to New York JFK, and had an absolutely amazing flight. It was my first longhaul flight in Singapore Airlines business class in about five years, and I felt like I was in first class. I’ll cover that in more detail in a separate post, though.

This flight was also unique for me since it was my first Singapore Airlines flight with inflight wifi. Their inflight wifi provider is OnAir, and Singapore is apparently progressively installing wifi throughout their Airbus A380 and Boeing 777-300ER fleet.

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13 well-visited sites in Cambodia

After your long day(s) visiting the Angkor archeological complex (and getting up early for that damn picturesque sunrise over Angkor Wat), you’ll likely end up in the town of Siem Reap trying to find dinner.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/13-touristed-sites-cambodia/

Next Time You Pass Through the Helsinki Airport, Take Time for a Sauna

Regular readers know that there’s nothing I enjoy more than spending hours in a nice airline lounge. Whenever I travel I always plan for an extended connection, especially if there’s a great lounge. I don’t pass through Helsinki, Finland very often, but now I want to: there’s a new lounge that includes a sauna! I’ve…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/sauna-in-helsinki-airport-lounge/

Why I Signed Up for the United Explorer 50K Offer

As someone who is always looking to diversify my points and miles, I am always on the lookout for new opportunities. That’s why I was particularly excited to hear that the United MileagePlus Explorer card increased its signup bonus to 50,000 miles. I have never had a United card or earned a single United mile […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/why-i-signed-up-for-the-united-explorer-50k-offer.html

In Transit Blog: In Hawaii, a Hands-On Food Festival

Guests at the Hawaii Food and Wine festival will help restore a fish pond, and a family event with high-profile chefs is scheduled at the Honolulu Zoo.

















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At Home in Rome: Where to Stay

The Roman Empire may have fallen off the map centuries ago, but to a modern traveler, the center of Italy’s capital city may feel just as vast. While walkable, distances between monuments within Rome’s historic core can be a haul—made worse if the tiny, twisty streets turn your sense of direction to mush. The city…



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/19/the-best-hotels-in-rome/