What to do about credit card fraud in the travel industry?

Consumers, businesses and the credit card industry are plagued by the increasing occurrences of credit card fraud from small to large incidences. ...



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Being a solo female traveler

You’re a total badass. Duh.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/26-things-youll-appreciate-solo-female-traveler/

5000 Aeroplan Miles Per (One Night) Hotel Stay

Le Club Accorhotels is offering 5000 Aeroplan miles per stay, even one night stays, through the end of the year. The offer is actually for 10,000 points that can be auto-converted to Aeroplan. Offer terms: 1. General Le Club Accorhotels terms and conditions apply to the 10,000 point Bonus Aeroplan Miles offer. 2. This offer […]

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Kerry's Jet Breaks Down For The Fourth Time This Year

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and 40 people from his staff heard about the plane's problems when they were checking out of their rooms.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/john-kerrys-us-air-force-jet-breaks-down-again-vienna-forcing-him-fly-commercial-1705984

What Americans can learn from Ohio

#7) Just because your neighbor is doing something doesn’t mean you should do it, too. Especially if the thing your neighbor is doing is owning slaves.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/15-things-rest-america-can-learn-ohio/

10 cultural events in New Mexico

One of my most vivid memories is of standing in a field at dusk, watching as the bright glow of hundreds of flames lifted colorful bubbles into the air.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/10-cultural-events-new-mexico-shouldnt-miss/

When it's your birthday in Germany

No one mentions your birthday until it’s your birthday. In Germany, mentioning someone’s birthday before the date is considered bad luck.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-things-happen-spend-birthday-germany/

13 phrases only Mexicans understand

“May the ball know!” This phrase could be easily replaced with a simple I don’t know, but we Mexicans love overcomplicating expressions.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/13-phrases-mexicans-understand/

Hotel Hack: Extra Rewards Via the Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection

I have known about the Visa Signature Luxury Hotel Collection (VSLHC) for some time now. Before, when I’d searched for hotels for myself or for my travel consulting agency clients via the VSLHC, I had been underwhelmed by the results. There were simply not enough properties, and it seemed like a deposit or a prepaid […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/10/consider-the-visa-signature-luxury-hotel-collection-for-your-next-hotel-search.html

Long Live the Painted Wolf!

The Wild Dogs of Africa What an incredible species! It was so fun to track them across Botswana and finally catch up with them in Salinda. Look, I sound like I know what I’m talking about, doesn’t it? I really don’t. Well, a little bit thanks to my friend Neville Jones who was my gallant […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/10/16/long-live-the-painted-wolf/

Help, my Cardcash gift card is bogus!

from Elliott http://elliott.org/problem-solved/help-cardcash-gift-card-bogus/

FlightStats.com Eliminates a Really Useful Tool. Here’s What You Can Use Instead.

My favorite free source of flight availability data was FlightStats.com, a site I explained how to use to find flights that have award availability, or even just seats available like when your flight gets cancelled and you want to find other plans to suggest to an airline instead of just relying on them to figure […]

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UNESCO World Heritage Site #280: Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum

From the World Heritage inscription: Ħal Saflieni Hypogeum is a cultural property of exceptional prehistoric value. This unique monument dates back to early antiquity (about 2500 BC) and it is the only known example of a subterranean structure of the Bronze Age. The hypogeum was discovered accidentally in 1902 by a stonemason who was laying [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/10/15/unesco-world-heritage-site-280-hal-saflieni-hypogeum/

T Magazine: Strolling Along East London’s Fournier Street

A walk down a narrow passageway in the Spitalfields district, where 17th-century Huguenots meet immigrant laborers and contemporary artists — and time seems to misbehave.

















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In Transit Blog: A High-End Tequila Tour

The Four Seasons Punta Mita in Mexico is offering a day-long “Ultimate Tequila Tour,” helicopter ride and sampling included.

















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