Royal Romps on the Thames

Despite its size, London is a very kid-friendly city. Here are three engaging places families can learn hands-on history with a royal twist in the English capital.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/09/22/royal-romps-on-the-thames/

Waiting is no longer an option with mobile payments

DEVICES: Mobile browsing is one thing, communicating on-the-go is another. But where devices and a consumer’s ability to be a fully-connected traveller ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/mobile-payments-no-longer-an-option/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=waiting-longer-option-mobile-payments

Where to Buy Money Orders and Earn Miles

There have been plenty of opportunities to generate lots of miles, ‘tricks’ if you will, over time — like buying savings bonus with a credit card from the federal government, buying travelers checks from AAA, and buying coins from the US mint (see among other posts here, here, and here). But there have never been […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/09/22/buy-money-orders-earn-miles/

6 Discoveries from Near and Far: Volume XI

Things I found on long walks in foreign cities, or perhaps when someone posted them on Twitter.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/6-discoveries-from-near-and-far-volume-xi/

Proof: Travel reviews have significant effect on hotel conversion rates and pricing

Anecdotally, most hoteliers will agree that travel reviews and online user generated content are important for business. Quantifying this importance, however, is ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/travel-reviews-effect-conversion-pricing/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=study-reveals-travel-reviews-significant-effect-hotel-conversion-rates-pricing

Superyacht: Millionaire water toys

Personal submarines, jetpacks, even 'walking boats.'

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/22/sport/superyacht-plus/index.html

7 fabulous steamboats around the U.S.

Before super yachts, luxury sailboats and passenger ferries, the preferred method of water travel was by steamboat. Here are seven of our favorites, some old and some new.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/22/travel/7-steamboats-united-states/index.html

2 passenger planes turn back to Dallas after technical issues

Two American Airlines flights flew back to Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport early Monday because of technical issues. The passenger jets landed within two minutes of each other.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/22/us/dallas-airline-flight-issues/index.html

In-flight meals delivered to your home

Can't get enough airline food? Now German company "Air Food One" will deliver.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/22/travel/inflight-food-deliveries/index.html

Hong Kong's best new bars

With glamor, gin, kitsch and incredible scenery, the city's latest wave of bars shows off the diversity of Hong Kong's night scene.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/21/travel/new-hong-kong-bars/index.html

Is the 'real' Istanbul disappearing?

Artists and migrants are moving out as once-crumbling neighborhoods go upscale.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/21/travel/istanbul-gentrification/index.html

Air France To Delay Transavia Expansion Amid Strike

Air France was expected to operate only 41 percent of its flights Monday amid an ugly labor dispute.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/cheap-flights-france-air-france-delay-transavia-expansion-amid-strike-1692810

5 Greek islands you don't know

Here are five islands most travelers have never even heard of, and why you should see them now.



from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/5-greek-islands-never-heard/

How to Backpack Europe with a Baby

Last week, Cameron, our new family budget travel guru, talked about his travels and gave us a preview of his upcoming columns. Continuing the family travel topic, I thought it would be great to have our next reader interview on family travel. We haven’t had an interview on the topic yet so let me introduce Marcus and Paula, a young couple from New Zealand, who took their ten month old to Europe. They virtually sit down and talk about their […]

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from Nomadic Matt's Travel Site http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/backpack-europe-baby/

Lessons from the Journey: Everyone has a calling. Follow your (own) passion

From my own 193-country journey to the stories of many other people who were kindly willing to share, The Happiness of Pursuit attempts to extract and convey the lessons of modern-day quests. This series explores some of these lessons. Lesson: Everyone has a calling. Follow your (own) passion. Pay attention to the things that excite…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/everyone-has-a-calling/