Frugal Traveler: A Frugal Handoff

While Seth Kugel takes a break as the Frugal Traveler, meet some of the writers who will serve as cheapskate caretakers of the column.

















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Should You Transfer Marriott Rewards To American AAdvantage?

Marriott Rewards is offering a 20% bonus on points transfers to American AAdvantage between October 1 and October 31, 2014.

You can earn the bonus multiple times during the promotion period, and the bonus miles should be posted to eligible AAdvantage accounts within seven business days of the initial conversation activity being posted by Marriott Rewards.

There are two ways to convert Marriott Rewards points into AAdvantage miles:

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1,000 Bonus Hyatt Points Per Mobile App Booking

Hyatt has a new mobile app, and they want you to use it.

Hyatt is offering 1,000 Gold Passport bonus points for each eligible booking you make through their mobile app between October 1 and December 31, 2014.

To qualify, the reservation has to be made and actual stay has to occur between October 1, 2014, and December 31, 2014. All Hyatt hotels qualify, though their partner M Life properties don't. Here are the full terms:

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Let The Promo’s Plan Your Trip

A promo, a mistake fare, a mileage run, or just an unbeatable hotel price … let those be what guide where you take your next trip. If we’re trying to find affordable ways to make it to our destination we should let the price dictate our trip. Sara and I have done this with trips […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/10/let-the-promos-plan-your-trip.html

Tourists vs. locals in San Francisco

Tourists call it “San Fran.” Locals: The City. Who needs NYC or LA when your home base is San Francisco.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/9-differences-tourists-locals-san-francisco/

10 signs your boyfriend is Russian

While Russians may appear cold and harsh to outsiders, beneath the frozen shell of every Slav lies a true romantic.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/10-signs-boyfriend-russian/

Can you catch Ebola on an plane?

You're settling into your tiny coach seat on your next business trip, and the person next to you starts coughing. Now you might be wondering: Do they have Ebola?

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/02/travel/ebola-risk-travelers/index.html

Frank Gehry-designed BioMuseo opens in Panama

Vividly colored biodiversity museum at gateway to Panama Canal celebrates region's rich natural diversity

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/10/02/travel/panama-gehry-museum/index.html

Systemwide Triple Miles, How Airlines Save Fuel, and an Airline Gives Complimentary Cocktails Onboard

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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As screen sizes increase, mobile becomes the first stop for business travelers seeking certainty

With the rollout of the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus, the Apple ecosystem now matches most Android phones as far as screen ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/screen-sizes-increase-mobile-becomes-first-stop-travelers-seeking-certainty/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=screen-sizes-increase-mobile-becomes-first-stop-travelers-seeking-certainty

Adventure 101: Shore Diving in Bonaire

Magnificent Bonaire stands firmly on a pinnacle, reigning supreme over all other shore diving destinations in the world. With a decidedly rugged character, this charming Dutch island in the southern Caribbean skips chain hotels and instead woos dedicated divers with easy access to underwater wonder.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/10/02/adventure-101-shore-diving-in-bonaire/

ArrivalGuides on Fire, ReviewPro gets Centara, OneFineStay has Folios, and more…

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel MARKETING in tourism and hospitality for October 2014. Thursday 2 October ...



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Cliffs of Moher in County Clare, Ireland

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/10/01/cliffs-moher-county-clare-ireland/

In Transit Blog: All Aboard to Dine and Drink

The Medina Railroad Museum and Niagara Wine Trail are partnering for rail trips through the wine country of western New York.

















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The Secret Of Flying Singapore Suites

Unless you've been flying regional jets with no wifi this week, you've probably seen the "$23,000 Singapore Airlines Suites Class" trip report circling around social media. As interesting as the report itself are the claims that some of the text and pictures were stolen from other bloggers. I'm not sure whether that's the case or not, though it has added a fun twist to this report.

What's amazing to me though is the comments this story has been getting! Things like:

"That's an insane amount of money! You could buy a car!"

"We should do this! But we'd have to rob a bank first..."

"Too bad I'll never be able to afford that!"

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