Air France FlyingBlue December/January Promo Awards — Up To 50% Off

One of the best uses of Air France/KLM FlyingBlue miles is booking their Promo Awards. FlyingBlue publishes these every month, and offer 25-50% off award tickets on Air France and KLM metal. Back in the day Promo Awards would consistently be for 50% off and would have a good number of options in business class, though unfortunately they’ve devalued the program somewhat since then, and the discounts now vary.

However, there are still some great values to be had. FlyingBlue just published their latest Promo Awards. These are valid for bookings made between October 1 and October 31, 2014, and for travel between December 1, 2014 and January 31, 2015. This can be a pretty useful Promo Award period, given that it's valid for travel over the holidays.

For this Promo Award period, the following destinations in North America are available:

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Delta Gets Pushed Out of Dallas Love Field by the Federal Government

Southwest was born out of Dallas’ Love Field. They built their identity around it. Their stock ticket symbol is LUV. Their flight attendants, in the 70s, wore hot pants and they introduced automated ticketing machines called “Quickies.” But Dallas’ close-in airport was hobbled. The local area built up Dallas-Fort Worth and in exchange all of […]

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Travel guide to Zion National Park

By pretty much any measure, Zion is one of America's most remarkable national parks.



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UK government wants in on sharing economy

The UK government is looking to “open doors” for the sharing economy and make the country a global centre for businesses such ...



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Chinese link-up as SiteMinder connects with Ctrip

SiteMinder is heading deep into Chinese hotel distribution with a “strategic integration partnership” with online travel agency CTrip. The move gives hotels ...



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Central Market in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

The oldest continuously operating farmers market in the United States, fresh produce has been sold here in Pennsylvania Dutch country since the 1730s when it was legitimized by official decree from the King of England himself.

When the city of Lancaster, Pennsylvania was first founded as Hickory Town, town planner James Hamilton created a 120-foot square space to serve as a centrally located marketplace. King George II granted the market permanent status in 1742, and the market has kept operating in the same area since. Starting as an open-air venue and then using small sheds, Central Market is now housed in a Romanesque Revival building built in 1889.

Produce and meats from nearby farms have always been a staple of Central Market, and continue to be sold today alongside baked goods, flowers, candy, herbs, and specialties from the Amish community as well as Greek, Italian, German, Thai, African, and Middle Eastern cuisines. Once a small open-air marketplace in colonial Pennsylvania fields, Lancaster's Central Market continues to bring local foods to modern city residents even without the king's approval.

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Rising Volcanic Activity On Mount Ontake Stops Recovery Operations

Twelve bodies have been recovered from the 3,067-metre (10,062 feet) peak but at least 36 are feared to have died.



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Another Choppy Dropoff in the Southern Alps

Looking for a fun and scenic helicopter ride? Be sure to look up Choppy’s company when you come to Queenstown. It’s called “Over The Top” and you’ll never forget it! Daily Photo – Another Choppy Dropoff in the Southern Alps One of the greatest things about flying around with Choppy is I can just kinda […]



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British Airways abbreviated my vacation — what am I owed?

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Chase Ink Plus 70,000 Point Sign-Up Bonus!

For a limited time, Chase is offering an increased sign-up bonus of 70,000 Ultimate Rewards points on the Ink Plus Business Credit Card after spending $5,000 within three months. This is an incredible offer, as the highest sign-up bonus Chase has offered to the general public has been 60,000 Ultimate Rewards points.

The offer was made available earlier this summer, but you could only get it by going in to a Chase branch, so this is much more convenient for many of us.

The catch with this bonus is that the $95 annual fee isn’t waived, which it otherwise has been for the first year. With an extra 20,000 Ultimate Rewards points, I would say that it is definitely worth paying the $95 annual fee.

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ACT QUICKLY: Big Limited-Time Increase in Signup Bonus for Chase Ink Plus Card

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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When A Points Credit Card Is A Bad Idea

The worst time to get a credit card that earns you points is when you don’t haven’t established a travel goal. The number one thing we need to do before embarking on the journey of picking up points and miles to help us travel at prices we can afford is to have that target in […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/09/when-a-points-credit-card-is-a-bad-idea.html

16 giveaways you're from Melbourne

You believe graffiti is a sign of community. You know where the trendiest areas are outside of Melbourne -- the more street art, the trendier the area.



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In Transit Blog: Walkabout: Flights Delayed in Chicago, But Resuming in Paris

A weekly capsule of travel news curated by our writers and editors.

















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On the Road: United’s Deal With Uber Raises Concerns

Some airport officials questioned the airline’s agreement with the ride-sharing service, which was made without consulting the airports involved.

















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