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Coming Tomorrow: Luxury Travel on an Everyday Budget

Once in a while, we actually make new products for the Unconventional Guides shop. Earlier this year we debuted the following great resources: The Unconventional Guide to Freelance Writing (in cooperation with Amber Adrian) Designed to Sell (in cooperation with Jen & Omar) Get Rich Slowly (in cooperation with J.D. Roth) After another six nine…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/luxury-travel-on-an-everyday-budget/

Riding all the Walt Disney World rides in one day

Who in their right minds would try to ride every single Walt Disney World ride in one day? These guys tried it in November.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/17/travel/all-disney-world-rides-in-one-day/index.html

There's Still No Such Thing As A Global Airplane Tracking System

It would see airplanes that cross oceans using satellite communications to broadcast their locations.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/wake-malaysian-airlines-flight-370-aviation-officials-call-global-airplane-tracking-1724840

Contest: National Emerald Club One Two Free

Full disclosure: National offered to compensate me for writing this post, which I have declined. Instead, we’ll be giving away some extra perks to FIVE readers — see details at the end of the post. National Emerald Club is back with their most lucrative promotion, One Two Free. The promotion is valid for rentals between…

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/11/17/contest-national-emerald-club-one-two-free/

Brisbane Makes a Splash Down Under

In Brisbane’s pedestrian-friendly urban center, the cackle of a kookaburra is more common than a car horn. But don’t let the subtropical city’s laid-back impression fool you.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/11/17/brisbane-makes-a-splash-down-under/

HotelTonight looks to tomorrow’s hotel guest experience

After 10 years as an attendee, HotelTonight CEO Sam Shank took to the Phocuswright stage with a look to tomorrow’s hotel experience. ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/hoteltonight-looks-tomorrows-hotel-guest-experience/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hoteltonight-looks-tomorrows-hotel-guest-experience

15 of the world's most spectacular fountains

People never cease to find amazing ways to make water more incredible than it already is. Here are 15 examples.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/17/travel/spectacular-fountains/index.html

Lies we tell before we move abroad

Don't worry mom and dad...I’ve got enough saved to live comfortably until I get settled in. MatadorU instructor Cathy Brown on the lies we tell our parents when we move abroad.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-lies-tell-parents-move-abroad/

Did I Offend Our Tour Guide? And Was I Off Base?

One of my favorite things to do in the UAE is to get out of the big cities and go into the desert. During my visit to the UAE a couple of years ago I stayed at Qasr Al Sarab, which is a resort in the desert. It was one of the coolest places I've ever stayed, and I really enjoyed dune bashing, camel riding, etc.

So while my dad and I stayed at the Park Hyatt Dubai for our stay, I did still want to venture out into the desert for some dune bashing.

After doing some research online, it appeared as if virtually all tour companies had the same "agenda" for sunset dune bashing. They all seemed to go into the same area, and all seemed to include dinner at a shared "camp."

The only major difference seemed to be whether you booked a private tour or a group tour. Since it's my dad's birthday I decided to book a private tour, so we could do things at our pace.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/11/17/offend-tour-guide-base/

Here Are the Big Signup Bonuses of 50,000 Points or More

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, […]

The post Here Are the Big Signup Bonuses of 50,000 Points or More appeared first on View from the Wing.

from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/11/17/big-signup-bonuses-50000-points/

KLM and Airbnb create the aircraft sleepover

KLM and Airbnb, both clever operators when it comes to social media and PR (especially the former), have collaborated. It what can ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/airbnb-klm-aircraft-sleepover/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=klm-airbnb

6 thoughts travelers have at borders

"This 'random' search doesn't feel so random," and five other thoughts every traveler has at border crossings by Justin Guerra.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/6-thoughts-every-traveler-border/

How to Change the “I’m Too Poor to Travel” Mindset and Say Yes to Travel

“Your advice is great if you are middle-class, your parents are giving you money, or you’re from the West. Your website can never work for me. I’m too poor to travel. This advice is only for privileged people.” I encounter this line of thought frequently, and after two recently-published articles on Thrillist and Thought Catalog, I’ve heard it even more lately. Every travel naysayer believes their situation is special, that they can’t manage what someone else did for “x, y, […]

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from Nomadic Matt's Travel Site http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/too-poor-to-travel-mindset/

Camel Ride By Moonlight in Wadi Rum, Jordan

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/11/16/camel-ride-moonlight-wadi-rum-jordan/