Citibank Devaluing Points-Earning for Checking Accounts

Citibank is reducing the number of points they award for checking accounts each month, starting December in December. The changes go into effect with statement periods that begin December 17 (December 31 for Citigold customers). Here’s the current points-earning table for Citi’s checking accounts: And here’s the new table showing how many fewer points will […]

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Marriott Fined $600,000 For Blocking Guest Wifi

Marriott has been caught blocking guests' mobile hotspots as a way of getting them to pay for wifi. I'm borderline clueless when it comes to technology, and even I know you can't do that.

Via Bloomberg:

"Marriott employees blocked mobile “hotspots” at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, while at the same time charging consumers, small businesses and exhibitors as much as $1,000 per device to access Marriott’s Wi-Fi network, the FCC said in a statement today."

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“I’ve kept busy all my life. They say the worst thing you can do is sit down.”

At 89, Howard is still working on his family’s farm, the same 70-acres he’s cared for since 1940. How would you feel about leaving behind something you’ve worked on your whole life? Howard’s perspective might surprise you. “I’ve kept busy all my life. They say the worst thing you can do is sit down.” “I’m…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/ive-kept-busy-all-my-life-they-say-the-worst-thing-you-can-do-is-sit-down/

American Responds: Bringing Back Some Meals and Improving Snacks

On September 1 American aligned its domestic first class meal service with US Airways. Back in April US Airways got more meals. And then in September American got fewer meals. Effectively the two airlines met in the middle — US Airways had been serving meals on flights of 3.5 hours or longer, and American on […]

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Positive American First Class Catering Changes Coming

As most of you probably know by now, American and US Airways aligned their domestic catering as of September 1, 2014. For American flyers, these changes haven't been pretty.

While I'm not usually someone that has a lot to say about domestic airline food, I've been pretty vocal about these changes, based on my flights since September 1:

-- My first experience with the new catering featured the worst chicken dish I've ever had in a premium cabin

-- My second experience with the new catering featured an absolutely horrible beef dish

-- Worst of all was my flight a few days ago, where I tried the new first class sandwich -- I think the pictures speak for themselves

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The rise of the insincere travel offer – and what to do about it

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/bogus-travel-deals-expired-miles-leave-travelers-fuming/

The Bend at The Hills

Getting that “Sunburst” Don’t forget that you can get this kind of a sunburst if you set your camera to f/16 or higher. I find f/16 is usually good enough. You can go higher, but then you risk seeing more of the dust and junk on your sensor, which I always find annoying to fix […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/10/04/the-bend-at-the-hills/

20 signs you're from Italy

#11: You'll have pasta at least 4 times a week. But if your mum cooks the same pasta more than once in the same week, obviously she is not well.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/20-signs-born-raised-italy/

New Link Found for 90,000 Mile Bonus Virgin Atlantic Card

A little over a month ago an offer came out promising up to 90,000 miles for the Virgin Atlantic co-brand credit card. Now, these are Virgin Atlantic miles which aren’t the most valuable. And the offer required a whole bunch of spend. So it’s wasn’t the greatest card offer out there. In fact, I view […]

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Update: Ebola and Travel

Answers to questions about what is being done to prevent those infected with the Ebola virus from flying to the United States.

















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6 Discoveries from Near and Far: Volume XII

Things I found on long walks in foreign cities, or perhaps when someone posted them on Twitter.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/6-discoveries-from-near-and-far-volume-xii/

MIleage-earning Opportunity Begins to Slam Shut, Plus Crabs on a Plane and Donating to US Customs

News and notes from around the interweb: US Customs and Border Patrol accepts donations. (I’d definitely rather tip housekeeping at Marriotts) A US Airways flight was delayed because a box of live crabs spilled out in the cargo hold during flight. Some Chase cards treating online Serve reloads as cash advances. They’re not wrong… The […]

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Frugal Guide to Kauai

I realize we’ve been going pretty far away with the Frugal Guides lately and neglecting a destination our readers are most interested in: Hawaii. Sure, I covered Maui last year, but with Hawaii being on everyone’s bucket list, it’s time to cover Rick’s favorite Island: Kauai. Here are six tips on how to save on […]



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A Ban On Air Travel From Ebola-Stricken Countries Would Backfire, Experts Say

Public health experts agree that restricting flights from West Africa would not help contain the Ebola epidemic.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/ban-air-travel-ebola-stricken-countries-would-backfire-experts-say-1699307

The 12 best Airbnbs in Paris

We’ve compiled a list of some of Paris's best apartments, lofts, and houses in all of its trendy, historic neighborhoods.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/12-best-airbnbs-paris/