World's most photogenic volcanoes

It's no surprise that dangerous locales are also often the most photogenic.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/11/travel/photogenic-volcanoes/index.html

Amtrak Doesn’t Know the Definition of “Fall” (But Does Know Double Points)

Amtrak is offering double points system wide. Registration required. They claim the offer is for the entire fall. But it ends November 14. So I do not think ‘Fall’ means what they think it means. (HT: Free Frequent Flyer Miles) You can join the 40,000+ people who see these deals and analysis every day — […]

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The NYC tourists don't see

This video shows 99 sides of New York most tourists don't even know exist.



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Collecting Miles As A Beginner?

Reader Owen left the following comment on the Ask Lucky page a few weeks ago, but I'm just now getting to answering in-depth:

Hi, Ben. I have a friend at work who plans to go from DC (any airport) to BKK via Tokyo (stop-over of 5 days) and asked for my help. She is looking for two first (preferably) or business class tickets. I plan to refer your booking service. She and her husband have almost no credit cards but great credit, which should make it easy to get enough miles and points before May next year, which is when they want to go. Which points and miles should I recommend, and how many? Should I have them contact you now? I’m thinking Chase Ultimate rewards and Amex MRs, in addition to other miles, will provide the most options. ANA, AA, US Airways, Korean, and Singapore are potential airlines. Thanks.

This is a common question, and it's understandably difficult for people who are new to our hobby to wrap their heads around the mileage requirements for award tickets. So I thought it might be helpful to go through my general approach for recommending a card strategy.

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In Transit Blog: Boutique Hotels Get a French Design Touch

Sofitel So boutique hotels feature the work of French designers like Karl Lagerfeld and Christian Lacroix.

















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Armchair Traveler: Transformative Travel, 4 Ways

Follow a photographer to Mexico and Hunter S. Thompson to South America, then head to Brazil for culture and the Galápagos for nature in this survey of four recent books.

















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10 things to do in New Orleans

#9: Volunteer at an urban farm. They make use of areas that were once an eyesore, growing food for neighborhoods that need better access to fresh produce.



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The dullest, most vital trend in travel mobile apps: local event curation

In a broad trend, travel players like Gogobot are moving aggressively into the “local” space in order to capture the attention of ...



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IHG Will Seriously Close Your Account for Signing Up for Bonus Offers

IHG Rewards (formerly Priority Club) used to be one of the absolutely most generous programs for free nights because you could sign up for tons of promotions, earn them all on the same stays, and wind up with a windfall of points. Basically IHG Rewards would send out different kinds of offers, and anyone who […]

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The world's most 'British' vacation?

A solid "British" vacation needs castles, horse shows and the icon of British motoring: the Land Rover.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/11/travel/most-british-vacation/index.html

Man rappels into volcano

Stunning views as daredevils rappel into a volcano. But why wear a horse head? CNN's Jeanne Moos reveals all.

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Giant bunny on a bunker

The famed Dutch artist launches supersized bunny at Taiwan's Taoyuan Land Arts Festival.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/10/travel/taiwan-hofman-rabbit/index.html

Fire closes Yosemite's Half Dome

Yosemite National Park has closed its famous Half Dome as a 4,532-acre wildfire burned nearly uncontrollably Wednesday, officials said.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/10/us/yosemite-national-park-wildfire/index.html

Travel Lens: Amy Toensing’s World

Amy Toensing, an American photojournalist committed to telling stories with sensitivity and depth, is known for her intimate essays about the lives of ordinary people. A regular contributor to National Geographic and National Geographic Traveler magazines, Toensing's assignments have taken her all around the world, from the Jersey Shore to the remote jungles of Papua New Guinea. Here’s a look at the world through this award-winning photographer's unique lens.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/09/11/travel-lens-amy-toensings-world/

Here’s How Travel Insurance Works With Award Tickets

I’m not generally a fan of travel insurance. I do think it is advisable: To be certain that your health coverage is adequate. Many robust private insurance plans in the US will cover medically necessary coverage abroad, but this is not universally true or always the case for citizens of other countries. If traveling to […]

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