Will a Lower Credit Limit Help Me Get Approved for Cards?

TPG reader Blake messaged me on Facebook to ask: “Do you ever recommend calling in to receive a lower credit limit than what is granted to you after an instant approval? Is it advantageous to keep limits lower to make room for more cards with the same bank?” I’ve got a huge amount of credit […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/10/will-a-lower-credit-limit-help-me-get-approved-for-cards/

Marriott Changing Global Cancellation Policy

Via Travel Update, it looks like Marriott will be changing their global hotel cancellation policy as of January 1, 2015.

According to the new policy, you'll have until 11:59PM the day prior to arrival to cancel your room without penalty. Interestingly it seems as if Marriott is somewhat forcing this policy on their hotels:

"Marriott expects that “most hotels will want to follow the new policy,” according to the email. Marriott, in fact, is telling franchised hotels that if they want to opt out of the new policy and continue offering a “day of arrival” cancellation deadline, they must request permission to do so."

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Celebrate autumn with these 30 pics

Autumn is my favorite season. I love the creepy ancient holidays. I love the excuse to read Stephen King books and watch old episodes of Buffy. And, of course, I love the changing of the leaves.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/30-photos-autumn/

Reader Success Story: No More Ramen For This College Student

Over the past year, we’ve had many readers share their success stories with us. Folks for whom traveling domestically once a year was a luxury are now traveling the world with just a few credit card sign-up bonuses. And the best part? They are sharing their stories with us and others who benefit from knowing […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/10/reader-success-story-no-more-ramen-for-this-college-student.html

Seated next to a pooch on a plane? Too bad

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-navigator/seated-next-pooch-plane-bad/

Wild clouds in Bora Bora

Wide-Angle Tip If you like these kinds of shots where everything seems to be pointing towards the middle, try a wide-angle lens! I first shot this a bit tighter. It was a cool shot, but then when I put on the wide-angle everything got so much more amazing! I even sometimes forget this effect, and […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/10/12/wild-clouds-in-bora-bora/

I’m Giving My Readers $500 in Gift Cards, Just Leave a Comment to Enter!

Frequent Traveler University: December 5-7, Hyatt Regency Crystal City The next Frequent Traveler University, in partnership with USA Today, promises to be the biggest gathering of frequent flyers ever — topping even last April’s sold out event in Northern Virginia. The event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Crystal City minutes from Washington’s National […]

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Avoid Danger on the Road By Not Doing Anything Stupid!

Two years ago I wrote a really popular post on common tourist scams and a year ago I gave consolidated simple advice on how to avoid them. Some people like chance encounters on the road, and are open to ‘strangers in a strange land’ but I tend to be skeptical. If someone approaches me, offering […]

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Tropical Cyclone Hudhud Claims Its First Casualty

A 9-year-old girl dies and an 11-year-old boy goes missing, as India evacuates its eastern coast in preparation for Hudhud.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/cyclone-hudhud-update-tropical-storm-causes-first-casualty-1703410

Weekly Review: October 11, 2014

This has been one of the most exhausting travel weeks of the year for me. In the past week I've flown from Los Angeles to Seoul to Abu Dhabi to Cairo to Doha to London to Charlotte to Los Angeles. Suffice to say I'm in need of a nap. ;)

On the plus side, it was also a fruitful week in terms of sampling new premium cabin products, as I flew A380 first class on both Asiana and Qatar. That means I've flown A380 first class on every airline operating the whale-jet.

Fortunately my travel was a bit more exciting than I bargained for, so hopefully it made for an interesting week on the blog.

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Misconceptions about climate change

You'll be more illuminated about how climate change is caused after watching this video



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/13-common-misconceptions-climate-change/

What’s the Most Efficient Way to Manage Foreign Currency for a Trip?

My preferred method of getting foreign currency is to take it out of an ATM on arrival in another country. That way — even with foreign currency transaction fees — you’re getting a bank’s rate on the transaction rather than a retail rate. And I have an ATM card that doesn’t charge me foreign transaction […]

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12 Unexpected Things I Learned On My Alaska Cruise – On Shore

Lifestyle Editor Shayne Benowitz is back exploring 12 unexpected things she learned on shore in Alaska during her family cruise. For Part 1, detailing her impressions of the ship, click here. During the course of our Alaska cruise, two words kept popping into mind to describe the incredible landscape we were witnessing: majestic and mystical. […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/10/12-unexpected-things-i-learned-on-my-alaska-cruise-on-shore/

Le Meridien Cairo Airport — WOW!

I spent 30 hours in Egypt earlier in the week, and it was eye opening. My friend Tiffany and I had layovers that overlapped by a few hours, so we hired a guide to and went to the pyramids, which was amazing.

But what I took away from Egypt more than anything is just how dire the situation is. It's surreal to go somewhere as iconic as the Pyramids of Giza and more or less have them to yourselves. Heck, they're so deserted that even half of the vendors don't bother showing up anymore.

The degree to which the revolution destroyed Egypt's tourism industry is indescribable.

Not only did I feel safe everywhere I went, but I also found everyone I interacted with to be over the top friendly. I think they kind of realize the situation they're collectively in, and are trying to do everything they can to paint a positive image.

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3000 Mile Offer Extended, a Sneak Peak at a New Seat, and Detailing the New American Miles for Test Drive Opportunity

News and notes from around the interweb: Sign up for Rocketmiles if you aren’t already a member. Their first-time booking bonus of 3000 miles in your choice of program has been extended through December 12. The site awards lots of miles for hotel bookings, but doesn’t generally earn hotel program credit when you book. I […]

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