Should I Buy Airfare from the Airline or an Online Agency?

TPG reader Victoria tweeted me to ask: @thepointsguy–”Are there pros/cons to purchasing tickets directly from an airline versus an online travel agency like Expedia or Travelocity?” I spend a lot of money on airfare, whether it’s for me or for my employees, so it’s extremely important that I maximize every dollar. When deciding where to […]



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When Will American and US Airways Finally Become a Single Airline?

Pearls of Travel Wisdom suggests that the American and US Airways frequent flyer programs will be combined by year’s end. That’s 2014. I believe this is wrong. While they could always beat their timeline (although I’ve never known an IT project to finish under cost and ahead of schedule), public statements on integration are: Frequent […]

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11 best Airbnbs in Buenos Aires

From an apartment suited for a solo traveler to an eight-bedroom home that could accommodate a soccer team, these are our favorite Airbnbs in Buenos Aires.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/11-best-airbnbs-buenos-aires/

Hopes Fade For 40 Trekkers Still Missing After Nepal Blizzard

Over 500 people have been rescued from a route popular with foreign tourists that circles Annapurna, the world's tenth-tallest peak.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/nepal-blizzard-hopes-fade-40-trekkers-still-missing-after-storm-1707475

UNESCO World Heritage Site #281: Choirokoitia

From the World Heritage inscription: Located in the District of Larnaka, about 6 km from the southern coast of Cyprus, the Neolithic settlement of Choirokoitia lies on the slopes of a hill partly enclosed in a loop of the Maroni River. Occupied from the 7th to the 5th millennium B.C., the village covers an area [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/10/18/unesco-world-heritage-site-281-choirokoitia/

Reader Success Story: “Official” Honeymoon Officially Awesome

Over the years, 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 that […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/10/reader-success-story-official-honeymoon-officially-awesome.html

Should the government regulate loyalty programs?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-navigator/government-regulate-loyalty-programs/

Autumn Awesomeness in Queenstown

Sony A6000 Review! Come see the new Sony A6000 Review! I’ll keep adding to it as the weeks and months go on, but I thought you might enjoy an early look! Five Days of New Tips/Tricks Videos on the Blog! Day Three! Let me know if you have any questions… happy to answer! Here’s some […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/10/19/autumn-awesomeness-in-queenstown/

10 idioms only Italians understand

#3) "Non mi rompere i maroni" translates to, "Don't break my chestnuts!"and it's typically what you’d say to someone annoying.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/10-idioms-italians-understand/

Reporter Aboard Carnival Cruise During Ebola Scare

Despite being trapped on a Carnival cruise with a passenger who may be infected with Ebola, reporter says passengers are in high spirits.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/ebola-virus-outbreak-scare-forces-carnival-cruise-line-ship-turn-around-reporter-live-1707421

Don’t Miss Out: 70,000 Points, One Day Left

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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Don’t Take Advantage of American Express Transfer Bonuses!

Yesterday American Express came out with a 35% bonus on transfers to Virgin Atlantic. But Virgin Atlantic has the worst miles and hits you with fuel surcharges. Today they came out with a 50% bonus on transfers to Starwood Preferred Guest. Starwood points are awesome, but you’re still only getting 1 Starwood point for every […]

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Weekly Review: October 18, 2014

Good morning from Chicago! This has been a relatively low-key week for me on the travel front, though I’ve still been in three cities, so maybe I just don’t know what low-key means anymore Featured Stories First Look At Qatar Airways A380! The delays, the blame games, the general drama. The rebooked tickets, the positioning…

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The First Class of Etihad’s Residence Butlers in the Sky Have Graduated. Here’s Who They Are.

When Etihad’s Airbus A380 takes to the skies, it will include the most luxurious accomodation by far in commercial aviation — in addition to what looks to be an amazing first class, there will be a single three-room “residence.” The residence offers: a single or double occupancy 3 room cabin with double bed, 2 dining […]

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Diving into the Water at Sunset, Namibia

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/10/17/diving-water-sunset-namibia/