Huge Bonus for Business and First Class Europe Flights .. and a Really Crummy Thing British Airways is Doing

I just received an email from American promoting up to 125,000 bonus miles for Europe flights. Earn American Airlines AAdvantage® bonus miles every time you fly round-trip between the U.S., Canada or Mexico and Europe on First Class or Business Class fares on American Airlines, US Airways, British Airways, Finnair, Iberia or OpenSkies. Registration is […]

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Don’t Miss These Hotel Promotions

Any time there is a promotion offered by a hotel program, we should sign up for it. The promotions cost us nothing, if we don’t take advantage of them there is no loss (other than the 30 seconds it took to sign up), but if we don’t sign up we potentially lose out on hundreds/thousands […]



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The story behind the Maine blueberry

When I was 13, my mom signed me up for a blueberry raking crew. She wanted my first real job to be one of hard work.



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Hot List: Must-Get Travel Tech

I know few people who speak passionately about their luggage. More important to frequent fliers is what’s in the carry-on. And these days, it’s all technology. Our laptops, smartphones, and tablets have become essential travel companions—so much so that they require their own on-the-go accessories to keep things running smoothly. Here are five add-ons to pack for your next trip.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/09/23/hot-list-must-get-travel-tech/

Heads Up: Giving the Paris Cafe Scene a Jolt

Over the last few years, more than a dozen new-generation coffee spots have emerged, offering alternatives to cookie-cutter Parisian cafes.

















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Bites: Restaurant Report: Westward in Seattle

Do you prefer good food or good views? Here, you don’t have to choose.

















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How To Talk To Airline Phone Agents

Through my award booking service I spend a fair amount of time on the phone with airlines. And by “fair amount of time” I mean roughly half my life.

So I have a decent bit of experience with talking to airline reservations agents, and there are a few things I've picked up over the years.

BE POLITE

In general, my approach is always to be nice and try and get the agent to feel like we're on the same "side" in booking an award.

And I truly think this makes a difference. No one wants to be bad at their job, so calling and demanding certain flights or telling an agent they're incompetent isn't going to get you very far, in my experience.

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Photo of the Moment: Flying High Over Teotihuacan, Mexico

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© Rodolfo Araiza G.

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Barrio Hopping in Buenos Aires

With the energy of New York, the feel of Paris, and the chaotic pace of a major Latin American city all rolled into one, Buenos Aires is in a class of its own. Travelers have long flocked here to sample Argentina's famous wine and beef and to be seduced by the tango, but the city is gaining acclaim for another reason: its never-ending nightlife. Here's my recipe for a hedonistic long weekend in the Argentinian capital.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/09/23/barrio-hopping-in-buenos-aires/

Startup pitch: Advlo connects adventure seekers to locals for tours and activities

Adventure travelers are a unique cohort, with some more inclined to plan on the fly (and thus not pre-purchase any activities) and ...



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In Transit Blog: A Flexible Ticket to Asia and the Southwest Pacific

SkyTeam, the airline alliance, is offering a flexible multi-destination ticket to Asia and the Southwest Pacific.

















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17 Thai dishes you have to try

Check out 17 of our favorite Thai dishes and drinks before hopping that flight to Bangkok or heading to your local Thai spot to give them a try.



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Get a Free Upgrade, Cheap United Miles, and a Wild American Airlines Rumor

News and notes from around the interweb: A wild rumor about American Airlines Former TSA Head: “toxic culture” with “terrible” morale and frequency of failures reaching a “frightening” level. Relatedly, there’s an event tonight Why doesn’t the TSA keep us safe? Star Alliance revamps its business program, and the signup bonus is enough for a […]

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10 Essential Tips to Improve Your Hitchhiking Game

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After hitching all over the world, Turner Wright reveals his 10 best secrets for improving your hitchhiking game.

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Oneworld Bonus Miles For Transatlantic Business Class Flights

A few times per year, the airlines participating in the oneworld transatlantic joint venture seem to offer bonus miles for paid transatlantic premium cabin travel. For example, a few months ago they offered up to 25,000 bonus miles per roundtrip.

American AAdvantage and British Airways Executive Club are back with one of these offers again, offering up to 125,000 bonus miles for transatlantic travel:

-- Up to 125,000 bonus American AAdvantage miles

-- Up to 125,000 bonus British Airways Avios

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