These books will change the way you travel – plus, they’re marked down

from Elliott http://elliott.org/deal-of-the-day/books-will-change-way-travel/

Korean Air SkyPass Ultimate Rewards Transfers Are Back

As I've mentioned many times before, Korean Air SkyPass is one of my favorite frequent flyer programs. They're transfer partners with Chase Ultimate Rewards, which is an easy points currency to rack up. The main reason I love them so much is because Korean Air probably releases more transpacific first class saver award space than any other airline.

For those of you not familiar with Korean Air SkyPass, here are some posts that might be helpful:

-- How To Redeem Korean Air SkyPass Miles

-- Booking Korean Air SkyPass Awards Online

-- Redeem Miles For Korean Air First Class

-- Korean Air SkyPass Award Ticket Holds

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A touch of nostalgia for socialist China

Back when I first lived in Beijing, shopping was never referred to as entertainment or a leisure activity. It was a task that elicited trepidation.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/nostalgia-socialist-china/

American Delays Implementation of its Ban on Interlining Baggage on Separate Tickets

American is eliminating the ability to through check baggage between different airlines outside of oneworld on separate tickets. They informed travel agents of the change going into effect October 1 just last week. And already the implementation date has been put off… to October 15. Two more weeks. Maybe they could use the time to […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/09/29/american-delays-implementation-ban-interlining-baggage-separate-tickets/

These double standards have gotta go!

from Elliott http://elliott.org/elliotts-email/double-standards-gotta-go/

How I Was Scammed in Beijing

I am paranoid of being scammed by taxi drivers. This is not unfounded paranoia, mind you, as I have been taken before and have tried to use those experiences to avoid any repeat incidences. I have had taxi drivers cover the meter and quote a higher amount (I’ve caught them), I’ve had them take the […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/09/how-i-was-scammed-in-beijing.html

Up To 30% Bonus On Purchased Club Carlson Points

Through October 31, 2014, Club Carlson is offering up to a 30% bonus on the purchase of Gold Points.

Through this promotion they're offering a 30% bonus if you purchase between 10,000 and 40,000 Gold Points during the promotion. The ordinary cost to purchase Gold Points is $7 per 1,000 points, up to 40,000 points per account per calendar year.

That means if you max out this promotion you can purchase a total of 52,000 points for $280, which is ~0.54 cents per point.

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Thoughts on the Chicago Air Traffic Control Disaster

I was fortunate not to be flying through or to Chicago over the past several days. And I’m certainly not an expert on the situation. So I’m not going to try to speculate on the man who did it, who is presumed to have been trying to commit suicide and in the process brought down […]

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Fall Foliage Travel Turns Adventurous

The once-staid activity has become a lot more physical, combining nature appreciation with zip-lining, paintball and off-road Segway tours.

















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Frequent Flier: Magic Opens Doors, No Tricks Required

The talents of Andrew Basso, an illusionist and escape artist, once got him into business class and generated new business.

















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Booking Using HotelUpgrade App

HotelUpgrade is a brand new app with the tagline "VIP service comes standard." It has launched within the past week, and is available for free in the app store.

I met someone from HotelUpgrade a couple of months ago, and they explained their new app, which would give you extra benefits and perks for stays at select hotels. My follow up question was "okay, what kind of a rate do I have to book to qualify?" The response was "any rate you could book directly through the hotel's website." Something didn't add up to me. I can earn extra perks on AAA, senior, government, and corporate rates? That sounds too good to be true, so I told them to let me know when they launch.

Well, they were at FTU Advanced in Chicago this weekend (they were one of the sponsors) and let me know that the app finally launched.

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The Ripple Effect Of The Chicago Airport Chaos

It could take days to get canceled and delayed flights out of O'Hare and Midway airports back to normal after a fire.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/after-chicago-air-traffic-control-fire-canceled-delayed-flights-last-days-more-1696480

In Transit Blog: Hotel Cuisine, Beyond the Hotel

In a new program at Rosewood Hotels & Resorts, chefs make house calls and prepare picnic meals.

















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Keeping it Simple in the Cyclades: Ios

As a new generation of Greeks reclaim their heritage, they’re looking past overtouristed islands like Mykonos to quiet stunners such as Ios. Reachable only by boat (including a daily ferry from Santorini), this 42-square-mile island in the Cyclades archipelago largely retains its traditional way of life, making it a welcome alternative to its more built-up neighbors.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/09/29/keeping-it-simple-in-the-cyclades-ios/

44 of the most epic beach hotels

The beach hotel, more than any other place in the world, fits our collective conception of what paradise is: sitting on a beach drinking cocktails.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/36-epic-beach-hotels/