November 6, 2014

The Thanksgiving Passenger Crunch: 25 Million People

If it sounds like a lot, that's because it is - and it's also a 1.5 percent increase from 2013.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/us-airlines-forecast-246-million-passengers-during-thanksgiving-season-1720185

Winter Trips With a Side of Culture

Everyone’s heard tales of parents who blend pureed veggies into their kids’ cookies. I leave the cauliflower alone, but I love the vacation equivalent: sneaking a culture fix into an otherwise child-focused trip. While not every museum is suited for families, here are a few favorites, old and new, that add an easy educational upgrade to some of this winter’s most popular destinations.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/11/06/winter-trips-with-a-side-of-culture/

Priceline Group recovers slightly after plummeting on weaker outlook

It’s not often that the Priceline Group misses earnings or takes a beating on Wall Street – the stock is up 537.92% ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/priceline-recovers-slightly-plummeting-weaker-outlook/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=priceline-recovers-slightly-plummeting-weaker-outlook

Culebra, a Quiet Corner of the Caribbean

On a visit to this low-key island near Puerto Rico, you could find yourself sharing a spectacular beach with a few people, or with no one at all.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/403a0b7e/sc/10/l/0L0Snytimes0N0C20A140C110C0A90Ctravel0Cculebra0Ea0Equiet0Ecorner0Eof0Ethe0Ecaribbean0Bhtml0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

I’ve Heard of Xenophobia, But This is Ridiculous

Last week I reviewed the American Airlines Admirals Club in Buenos Aires. The club itself is gorgeous. The food offerings are far better than I would have expected. I thought the lounge wasn’t big enough for the number of guests at peak times, and I found it strange that a new-build lounge for an American […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/11/06/ive-heard-xenophobia-ridiculous/

Who doesn't use their vacation days?

Clearly, workers in the United States and Asia Pacific countries still need work channeling their inner Griswold. Vacation is going unused. We've got quick trip ideas to avoid that tragedy.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/06/travel/expedia-vacation-deprivation-survey/index.html

In Transit Blog: Disconnecting in Hilton Head

A package at the Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa in South Carolina encourages guests to unplug their laptops and phones in favor of walking and biking.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/4039bb4e/sc/10/l/0Lintransit0Bblogs0Bnytimes0N0C20A140C110C0A60Cdisconnecting0Ein0Ehilton0Ehead0C0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

Save $3000+ On Domestic Travel

Every so often Chase offers a 50,000 point sign-up bonus after spending $2,000 within three months on their co-branded Southwest Airlines® Rapid Rewards® Premier Credit Card, provided you haven't received a sign-up bonus on this card in the past 24 months. The same offer is also available for the Southwest Airlines Rapid Rewards® Premier Business Card. Each card has a $99 annual fee, which isn't waived the first year.


This is a pretty good offer, given that 50,000 points will get you ~$714 worth of airfare. And that's not bad just for applying for a credit card and meeting the minimum spend, even if Southwest isn't your primary airline.


The real potential for value here, however, comes from the potential for earning the Southwest Companion Pass, which can save you thousands of dollars.


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/11/06/save-3000-on-domestic-travel/

Thursday Giveaway: Sol Republic Headphones

Whenever I travel, be it for work for pleasure, one thing is assured, and that is that I bring music with me wherever I go. Now that I can keep my phone in airplane mode from the moment I take off to the moment I land, music can always be my accompaniment at 39,000 feet. […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/11/thursday-giveaway-sol-republic-headphones/

Ongoing: Hilton’s loyalty program hackers continue selling account access

Reports of a massive breach of Hilton‘s HHonors loyalty program emerged on loyalty blogs early last month, as dozens of users posted ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/ongoing-hiltons-loyalty-program-hackers-continue-selling-account-access/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ongoing-hiltons-loyalty-program-hackers-continue-selling-account-access

Insider’s Guide to Cold War Berlin

During the Cold War, the Berlin Wall came to represent Germany’s divided nation and capital. Though mostly dismantled now, it remains a potent presence, marked by sites that hark back to a sinister time in the city’s history. Here's a primer on where to go and what to read to pay homage to this bygone era.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/11/06/insiders-guide-to-cold-war-berlin/

Photo: Nomad Games, Kyrgyzstan

Three days of exhibitions showcased a wide variety of Kyrgyz traditions. This man, a Salbuurun master, waits for the start of a procession.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/story-behind-shot-nomad-games-kyrgyzstan/

The Program With the Single Best Award Chart, Aeroplan Award Pricing Mistake Update, and Delta Fixes Online Award Booking

News and notes from around the interweb: The frequent flyer program with the single best award chart. High-end all-Audi rental car company Silvercar (see $9 Audi Car Rentals from Silvercar and How I Made $12 On My Audi Rental Car and How You Can Too) has increased their referral offer to $100. Here’s my referral […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/11/06/program-single-best-award-chart-aeroplan-award-pricing-mistake-update-delta-fixes-online-award-booking/

13 DC rites of passage in your 20s

#6) Masturbating to House of Cards. It’s nothing like your life, but it would be so...fucking…good…if it was.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/13-rites-passage-millennials-experience-dc/

Why Are You Asking Me So Many Questions?

No, this post isn't about the nearly 200,000 comments that have been left on the blog. ;)


This morning I flew from Frankfurt to New York on Singapore Airlines in Suites Class. It's tough to beat flying Singapore Airlines on a transatlantic flight, though the one downside is the lounge situation in Frankfurt.


Of course Lufthansa has the stunning First Class Terminal and several lovely First Class Lounges, but the issue is that only first class passengers traveling on Lufthansa flights have access.


If you're traveling in first class on a Star Alliance airline you only get access to their Senator Lounge, which is more like a business class lounge.


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/11/06/asking-many-questions/