Lodgeo raises £2m for next gen hotel metasearch

Hotel comparison application Lodgeo has raised £2 million from Javest Investment Fund and a number of angel investors. The funding will go ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/lodgeo-hotel-metasearch-app-funding/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lodgeo-raises-2m

Going somewhere? You’ll want to pack a few of these (they’re on sale)

from Elliott http://elliott.org/deal-of-the-day/going-somewhere-youll-want-pack-theyre-sale/

11 signs your boyfriend is English

He’s overly polite. He thanks the officer for his parking ticket and apologizes for not smoking when someone asks for a light.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/11-signs-boyfriend-english/

Which Card Will You Sign Up For Next?

My recent fraud scare with Chase made forced me to reconsider my long-term credit card rewards strategy. Because, let’s face it, I have a ton of rewards cards. Sure, I use most of them on a regular basis, but I can’t possibly use them all. That means that it’s probably time to thin the herd. […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/09/which-card-will-you-sign-up-for-next.html

The Horse, Stirred and Shaken

Riding Horses? I have a confession to make that I think will upset everyone in the audience that enjoys riding horses. Maybe “confession” is the wrong word, because that makes it sound like I did something untoward to the horse. Anyway, I came to the decision that I don’t actually enjoy riding horses. I was […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/09/26/the-horse-stirred-and-shaken/

What to do when a resort won’t accept your Travelzoo voucher

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-troubleshooter/resort-wont-accept-travelzoo-voucher/

Google Flight search mimics another Hipmunk UX trick

In a quiet update, Google’s Flight metasearch product has made some user-experience changes for desktop and mobile in the US that adapt ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/google-flight-search-copies-thing-two-hipmunk/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=google-flight-search-copies-thing-two-hipmunk

How to Survive a Plane Crash

Scott Mayerowitz attended the British Airways flight safety awareness course (£162 to attend) and shares the key takeaways for how to survive a plane crash. It’s all obvious stuff, things we’ve heard a hundred times, but it bears repeating since none of us actually pay attention to the safety video (except when Deltaline used to […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/09/25/how-to-survive-plane-crash/

Tourists vs. locals in Barcelona

Tourists drink Sangria. Locals: tinto de verano, a sweet summer red wine that's more refreshing than sangria.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/7-differences-tourists-locals-barcelona/

Airbus to help build supersonic private jet

New York to London in three hours? Los Angeles to Tokyo in six hours? By joining with Aerion to build an ultra-fast private plane, European aviation giant Airbus wants to make it happen by 2021.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/09/24/travel/airbus-supersonic-jet/index.html

The Five Cards That Give Your Spending the Most Leverage

I receive compensation for many links on this blog. You don’t have to use these links, but I am grateful to you if you do. American Express, Citibank, Chase, and other banks are advertising partners of this site. I do not write about all credit cards that are available — instead focusing on miles, points, […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/09/25/five-cards-give-spending-leverage/

Update: Tourists Urged to Avoid Ebola Zone in West Africa

As the world grapples with the outbreak, guidance for travelers.

















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In Transit Blog: A New Guide to Hiking in California

The guide “Walkabout Malibu to Mexico: Hiking Inn to Inn on the Southern California Coast,” has information on seven trips in the state.

















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Personal Journeys: Looking for Moose to Moon Over

My 7-year-old son had seen a moose on TV. I was going to show him the real thing. And so we headed for New Hampshire.

















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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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