Owner of Grand Central Vies With Developer Over Skyscraper on an Adjacent Block

Andrew S. Penson offered $400 million for a block where he could build a tower, next to Grand Central Terminal

















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In Central Park, Cyclists Still Compete With Pedestrians

A day after a woman walking on West Drive died after being struck by a bicycle, many riders ran red lights there.

















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The Department of Transportation Wants to Regulate Google, to Make Sure You Know About Baggage Fees!

Back in May the Department of Transportation filed a “notice of proposed rulemaking” laying out the direction they intended to take with new rules for how airfares are displayed… everywhere. As airlines have added on lots of fees, and new websites have popped up that search for travel, the Department of Transportation has been considering […]

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A Side Street in Regensburg, Germany

Regensburg is one of 37 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Germany that I’ve visited. Tomorrow, September 24, at 11am EDT I will be co-hosting a Twitter chat with Tourism Germany about Germans world heritage sites. We will be using the hashtag #WelterbeGermany. If you’ve traveled through Germany, or just wish to someday, please join in [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/09/23/side-street-regensburg-germany/

T Magazine: Laure Heriard Dubreuil on What to Pack for Paris

The French-born, New York- and Miami-based owner of The Webster reveals what’s in her suitcase this Fashion Week.

















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How I Booked a Business Class Award for a Family of Eight

Last May, we received an award booking request that, upon first look, was beyond impossible. In a nutshell: a family of eight, including six children, wanted to travel in business class from Melbourne, Australia to Paris, France in January or February of 2015, returning to Melbourne approximately six months later (they were open to returning […]



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TLearn WEBINAR – Five ways to delight travelers with personalization

An Infosys study found that eight out of ten consumers feel personalized marketing has influenced a purchase, so personalization should be top ...



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Check In: Hotel Review: Riad Star in Marrakesh, Morocoo

This three-story B & B, situated in the heart of the old city, was once Josephine Baker’s home.

















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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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