Why I’m Keeping My SPG Amex for a Second Year

This month will be the one-year anniversary of my Starwood Preferred Credit Card from American Express. Therefore, I am expecting Amex to charge me with a $65 annual fee at any time. Even though I consider SPG points to be extremely valuable, because of my personal points/miles earning strategy, I have rarely used my Amex […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/09/why-im-keeping-my-spg-amex-for-a-second-year.html

HostelWorld eyes Far East with new apps, and more…

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for September 2014. Thursday 4 September ...



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Fishing Near the Summer Palace

Another China Scene This is a video I made when I was north of the Palace here up near an abandoned part of the Great Wall of China. Daily Photo – Fishing Near the Summer Palace This is a peaceful Chinese scene, don't you think? It's nice to see these kind of quaint things happening […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/09/04/fishing-near-the-summer-palace/

This Frigidaire doesn’t refrigerate – why won’t my warranty work?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/problem-solved/frigidaire-doesnt-refrigerate-wont-warranty-work/

Genalguacil Journal: To Lure Tourists, a Remote Village in Spain Turns Its Eye to the Arts

An art festival has sprouted up to support Spanish artists in hopes of also drawing tourists to the remote village of Genalguacil.

















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About That 50,000 American Airlines Bonus You Can Get…

American Airlines Credit Card 50000 Bonus Miles: Monday I wrote about the 50,000 bonus point offering for signing up for the Citibank American Airline small business credit card. The link I had been using for a long while stopped working, but a reader provided me with a new one. The deal lives on. And indeed, […]

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Improvements Coming to Starwood Elite Upgrades: “SPG Preferences” and More!

Starwood introduced a whole new suite of elite benefits two and a half years ago. The one most initially prized was “Suite Night Awards” — Platinum members who stayed at least 50 nights a year would receive 10 nights that could be confirmed into suites in advance of arrival. How Upgrades in Advance Work Now […]

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Opinion: Ban jerks on planes

Mel Robbins says airlines repeatedly diverting planes over conflicts about reclining seats encourages bad behavior. Instead, passengers should just show courtesy

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/03/opinion/robbins-dont-ban-reclining-seats/index.html

27 of your favorite rivers -- a crowdsourced list

John D. Sutter argues that knowing rivers -- and sharing their stories -- is key to saving them. Here's a list of 27 of your favorite waterways.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/02/opinion/sutter-your-favorite-rivers/index.html

San Fran graffiti war: Taggers vs. artists

Destructive graffiti campaigns are being waged by anonymous taggers, deliberately defacing many of the meticulously painted murals that illustrate San Francisco's streets.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/03/travel/san-francisco-graffiti-war/index.html

Travelers: Legalize it!

Legalization trends are good news for travelers, who are often negatively affected by the consequences of the global drug war.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/travelers-embrace-legalization/

Into the Canadian wilderness [vid]

Brice Portolano is a French photographer who recently hiked the South Chilcotin Mountains in British Columbia, Canada with filmmaker Mathieu LeLay.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/keep-exploring-one-mans-quest-canadian-wilderness/

What I’ll miss when I leave Salvador

Salvador is renowned for its fun-loving attitude, its parties and outdoor music shows. During the World Cup, classes were put on hold for the whole month.



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$1,600 Business Class Fares From West Coast To Europe!

Per this FyerTalk thread, there seems to be a pretty good fare war going on between oneworld and SkyTeam for travel between the west coast and Europe.

SkyTeam seems to be publishing good business class fares to oneworld hubs, while oneworld seems to be publishing good fares to SkyTeam hubs.

For example, oneworld airlines have ~$2,000 business class fares between Los Angeles and Rome, which is a great fare to begin with. This seems to be valid for travel on American, British Airways, Iberia, and US Airways.

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In Transit Blog: An App for Last-Minute Flights

Flight Tonight, a new digital application, provides travelers with a search service to find the most affordable flight leaving from a nearby airport in the next 24 hours.

















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