Devaluations Without Notice are the Worst Thing a Program Can Do, Don’t Give British Airways Too Much Credit

I mistakenly saw possible signs of a British Airways pending devaluation. It wasn’t inevitable, and I didn’t think anyone should make speculative bookings, but it seemed worth not waiting to make planned bookings. That was based on seeing astronomically high prices from BA’s sister program Iberia Plus (the two airlines have similar programs, both us […]

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“Travel May Seem Impossible, But It’s Not”: On the Road with Susan Shain

"Since 2008, I’ve been working seasonal jobs, then exploring the world during the off season, using travel-hacking to get the most bang for my buck. "



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/on-the-road-with-susan-shain/

Is The Disney Credit Card Worth It?

It has been a full weekend of hell Disney here at One Mile At A Time, and while I'm certainly enjoying spending time with friends, I think I've had enough of the Mouse to last me another fifteen or so years.

The parks feel both exactly the same and very different compared to when I was a kid, and there are a few things I've found fascinating:

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Skyscanner now scans the ground for hotels with standalone app

Skyscanner – known primarily for its air search prowess – is now offering insight on the ground with standalone app for hotel ...



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How do you pick a loyalty program that’s loyal to you?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/live-2/pick-loyalty-program-thats-loyal/

Move over SoLoMo! It’s the year of the mocal traveler

Many pixels have been spilled over the rise of SoLoMo – social/location/mobile – so it’s about time for a shift in jargon. ...



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Legroom fight diverts flight

The simmering debate over reclining in airplane seats boiled over Sunday aboard a United Airlines flight.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/26/travel/united-flight-knee-defender/index.html

De-horning rhino in South Africa

The very thin line between these powerful animals and their fragile survival makes you realize just how serious the rhino war is.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/dispatch-rhino-wars-video-de-horning-south-africa/

This Thursday: #BestFallTrips Twitter Chat

Itching to cash in on some of that well-deserved vacation time in the near future? Join @NatGeoTravel for our next Twitter chat to get the inside scoop on the best fall trips. In addition to hearing from National Geographic Traveler's own Amy Alipio, who will be unveiling our brand new Best Fall Trips list, we'll also be welcoming Laura Begley Bloom, executive editor for Yahoo Travel. Use #BestFallTrips to join us!



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/08/26/this-thursday-bestfalltrips-twitter-chat/

Up To 20% Off Fall JetBlue Tickets

JetBlue frequently offers "flash sales," whether it's a discount on revenue or award bookings. They're definitely one of the more aggressive airlines when it comes to this technique. For example, just last week they offered a 25% discount on award bookings.

Right now they're offering 20% off revenue tickets booked for travel this fall when using promotion code FALL2014. The promotion is valid for tickets booked through 11:59PM EST on Wednesday, August 27, 2014. The basic terms for the promotion are as follows:

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The Singapore Suites Route With the Most Availability (By Far)

Singapore Suites are one of the holy grails of frequent flyer redemptions. There was a time that Singapore charged about a million miles for Singapore – Los Angeles roundtrip. They started making seats available to their own members for the A380 suites class at the saver level a couple of years ago. A handful of […]

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Krug Champagne In Qatar Airways Business Class Lounge

In May I wrote about the challenges Qatar Airways was having with their new Hamad International Airport in Doha, Qatar. Even though the airport was operational, their lounges were still weeks from being open, which isn't exactly a nice way to introduce your new airport to your most premium and frequent guests.

Qatar Airways has now opened their Al Mourjan Business Class Lounge, which they're using for just about all premium oneworld passengers at the moment, given that the first class lounge isn't open yet. SFO777 has some pictures of the new Qatar Airways Lounge, which looks pretty great.

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Questions for travel marketers to ask before choosing an SEO partner

Search engine optimization (SEO) is one of the most effective digital marketing tools available to hotels and other tourism related businesses looking ...



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Abandoned Whaling Ship on Half Moon Island, Antarctica

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/08/25/abandoned-whaling-ship-half-moon-island-antarctica-2/

T Magazine: Itinerary | A Design Lover’s Guide to the Modern Jaipur

The 19th-century city has spawned numerous 21st-century pleasures, from sumptuous design objects to gorgeous, laboriously produced rugs to a one-of-a-kind resort.

















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