November 4, 2014

Save 10% (And More) On Hyatt Stays

Hyatt is offering a 10% discount on the purchase of physical gift cards, which can translate into huge savings potential for Hyatt stays with a bit of planning:


-- The gift cards can be used at participating Hyatt hotels in the US, Canada and Caribbean

-- If you have an OPEN card from American Express you'll receive a 5% rebate on the purchase

-- You can also earn 3% cash back on your Hyatt booking through TopCashBack


This promotion is open to all Hyatt Gold Passport members, and you can purchase up to $2,000 in gift cards per account directly on the Hyatt website.


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Multi-modal travel search jumps a gear as Rome2Rio adds Uber and bike sharing

If multi-modal travel search is all about incorporating all types of transportation into a user’s potential journey, then it makes sense for ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/uber-rome2rio-bike-sharing/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=multi-modal-now-sharing-economy-rome2rio-adds-uber

What we can learn from Argentines

#8) Food is to be thoroughly enjoyed. Prime example: No Argentine would think to take coffee to go — coffee is to be enjoyed while relaxed, sitting down.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/8-things-americans-can-learn-argentines/

The British Airways Cost to Redeem US Airways Flights to Canada, Mexico, and Caribbean Going Down

As I explained in British Airways Visa Drops First Year Annual Fee, Still Offers 50,000 Points, redeeming British Airways points for short non-stop flights in economy on American, US Airways, and Alaska Airlines are a great deal. You can spend as little as 4500 points one-way, instead of the “usual” 12,500 with US mileage programs. […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/11/04/british-airways-cost-redeem-us-airways-flights-canada-mexico-caribbean-going/

24 people who changed travel forever

Some are political figures, some are inventors, some are pioneers, and some are writers, but all of these people had a major impact on the travel world.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/change/25-people-changed-travel-forever/

Man offers free trip to anyone with his ex-girlfriend's name

Calling all Elizabeth Gallaghers in Canada: Would you like a free trip around the world?





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/04/travel/free-world-trip-elizabeth-gallagher/index.html

Photo of the Moment: The Wild Poppies of Hertford, England

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How to Slow Travel on a Short Trip

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Katie Hammel reveals how to slow travel – to learn about the local culture, understand daily life, and focus on “experiencing†more than “seeing†– even on a short trip.


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from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/how-to-slow-travel-short-trip/

The town defined by fine dining

Global gourmets frequently place San Sebastian atop their culinary bucket list -- and that's before they've tried the local tapas.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/03/travel/san-sebastian-food/index.html

25 things we love about Berlin

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, we asked readers to share their favorite things about the city.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/03/travel/berlin-wall-25-things-irpt/index.html

12 things Mexicans love to hate

Show the slightest inclination toward the phonetic use of a "j" instead of an "x" in "Mexico" and get prepared to contain the beast you just unleashed.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/12-things-mexicans-love-hate/

Growing up in Newfoundland

Oh, how I miss those days when I’d awaken to the smell of baking banana bread or a pot of Jiggs dinner on the stove.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/11-memories-growing-newfoundland/

Insider's Guide to Whistler: Ep. 4

No tour of Whistler is complete without ducking into the Village's best hot spots.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/insiders-guide-whistler-village/

November 3, 2014

Southwest Airlines Sued By US

The penalty against Southwest will be the second-largest sought by the FAA against an airline company.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/us-department-justice-sues-southwest-airlines-incorrect-fuselage-repairs-seeks-12m-1718243

Patterns in the Sand

A Facebook Ask Me Anything Over on the new Facebook Page, I announced a new “Live Q&A” which is kind of like a reddit AMA, I think. Anyway, come over and make note of the event, and pop in live to ask questions! Daily Photo – Patterns in the Sand I spent a lot of […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/11/04/patterns-in-the-sand/