Diners Club is Back and Open to New Applications! Here’s What You Need to Know

Diners Club — the original credit card, and once upon a time one of the real leading rewards cards for road warriors — has been closed to new applications for years. It’s back! There are still some strategic uses for the card. It’s a chip and pin MasterCard whose points transfer to a variety of […]

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In Transit Blog: Hotels Move Into Manhattan’s Garment District

Traditionally home to the New York’s fashion industry, the area offers a growing number of lodging options within walking distance to Broadway theaters.

















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4 steps to overcome a fear of sharks

So what do all these ocean people have in common? How are they able to overcome that human-natured fear of being a little lower down on the food chain?



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The Doorman Sets The Tone For A Hotel Stay

I'm a pretty independent traveler, and I'm also somewhat introverted. So my ideal hotel stay involves interacting with as few humans as possible... in theory. Conventional hotel industry wisdom suggests that the more hotel employees a guest interacts with, the higher their level of satisfaction will be.

While I'm not entirely sure that's true, I think I've come to realize the single biggest weapon a hotel can have -- a good doorman.

If someone told me a couple of months ago that a good doorman really sets the tone for a hotel stay, I would've laughed at them. But that's just because I hadn't experienced a truly great doorman until then.

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Uber Driver Secrets, Ways to Use Your Miles, and an Airline Going Out of Business

News and notes from around the interweb: Six secrets your Uber driver won’t tell you Five things you should consider doing with your miles. Though it handled poor operations well in social media, the end appears at hand for the ‘reborn’ PEOPLExpress airlines. Restrictions on American Airlines ticket sales in Argentina Will Hyatt give you […]

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Child Playing With A Tire on the Island of Sao Tome

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/09/26/child-playing-tire-island-sao-tome/

Volcano Erupts In Japan; Hikers Reportedly Injured

Japan's Mt Ontake, just 150 miles from Tokyo, Erupted Saturday. Local reports said that a number of hikers in the area were injured.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/mt-ontake-volcano-erupts-japan-injuring-several-hikers-1695873

Low Mist in Mackenzie Country

Coming to New Zealand? As you know, we have one or two workshops a year here in New Zealand (click on the store up there at the top), but if you are coming on your own and have never been before, here is some advice. New Zealand is big. Way bigger than you think. Many […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/09/27/low-mist-in-mackenzie-country/

Biohazard on board! What to do when disgusting things happen on planes

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/biohazard-board-disgusting-things-happen-planes/

The Airline-Hotel Partnership That Defies Expectations

Starwood and Delta introduced a pretty significant new partnership two years ago. It was a close relationship with bonus points-earning and some reciprocal status recognition. United and Marriott slid in behind them. I’ve expected, at some level, a tie-up with Hilton. Marriott and Starwood were taken. United and Delta were taken. Who was still free […]

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T Magazine: China’s Top Design Talent Descends on Beijing

The fourth incarnation of the city’s Design Week, beginning tomorrow across Beijing, is a showcase for the country’s artistry and innovation.

















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Giveaway: Woodland Chevvy Scarf by Krama Wheel

Every Friday is giveaway day. Comment to win! Up for the win is this awesome scarf from Krama Wheel, founded by traveler and entrepreneur Roni Sivan. Every Krama Wheel scarf sold secures the making of a new school uniform for a young Cambodian student who otherwise couldn’t afford it. This small business was inspired by…



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What is Immigration Preclearance, and Where can You Use It?

U.S. immigration is done outside the U.S. at 16 airports around the world. When you arrive at the airport you go through US customs and immigration before getting on your flight. That’s great for non-US citizens because the lines are usually shorter and they can make quicker connections on arrival. That’s great for the US, […]

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Travel Lens: Juan José Valdés’s World

Make no mistake, National Geographic's lead geographer Juan José Valdés's curiosity about "the world and all that's in it" (a phrase Alexander Graham Bell, one of the Society's founding members, used to describe the scope of the organization's mission) isn't purely cartographic or limited to his desk. Here’s a look at the planet through his unique lens.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/09/26/travel-lens-juan-jose-valdess-world/

Frugal Guide to Cannes

Cannes is famous for its beaches, calm beautiful waters, high-end shopping, and that annual film festival you may have heard of, which takes place in May of each year at the Grand Hyatt Cannes Hotel Martinez. The city gets packed with tourists and journalists alike, while hotel rates skyrocket and rooms sell out in advance. […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/09/frugal-guide-to-cannes.html