November 19, 2014

Brand versus product: the rise of the travel meta brand

Sorry brand marketers, the travel industry has moved on. It is no longer sufficient to spend millions of pounds advertising your airline ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/brand-vs-product-rise-of-travel-meta-brand/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=brand-versus-product-rise-travel-meta-brand

What not to do in Buenos Aires

Tango shows are the lazy and overpriced way to see this important part of Buenos Aires culture. Don't do it!



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

Delta SkyMiles 2015 Worldwide Award Chart Details

Back in February, Delta announced the details of their 2015 SkyMiles program.


The new SkyMiles program included many changes. The most significant was probably that SkyMiles would begin awarding miles based on revenue rather than distance flown. Among US legacy airlines that was a first, and not surprisingly, United MileagePlus quickly followed.


But beyond the way they're awarding miles, Delta also changed the way members can redeem SkyMiles. Some of the changes included:


The post Delta SkyMiles 2015 Worldwide Award Chart Details appeared first on One Mile at a Time.






from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/11/19/delta-skymiles-2015-worldwide-award-chart-details/

The Personal Card That Offers 5 Points Per Dollar Has Doubled its Signup Bonus for a Limited Time

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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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/11/19/personal-card-offers-5-points-per-dollar-doubled-signup-bonus-limited-time/

8 quintessential New Mexican foods

Food blogger and long-time New Mexico resident MJ Willis shares 8 of the state's most addictive dishes (with recipes).



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/8-quintessential-new-mexican-foods-wish-go-national/

The Event Effect – a tech-led future for meetings, conferences and exhibitions

It’s rare to hear from someone in the events (MICE) sector speak at a PhoCusWright conference. But it is a corner of ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/event-effect-tech-led-future-mice/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=event-effect-tech-led-future-mice

15 South African slang phrases

"#5. Jawelnofine = Yes-well-no-fine. This is an expression of resignation in South Africa. Here's an example: A: The school fees have increased by over 20% this year? B: Jawelnofine." Going to South Africa? Learn "jawelnofine" and 14 other slang phrases you'll need in SA.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/15-slang-phrases-youll-need-know-south-africa/

Up Sri Lanka's holy mountain

Joining the ranks of pilgrims tackling Adam's Peak rewards the hiker with a spiritual awakening, or at least stunning sunrise.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/18/travel/sri-lanka-adams-peak/index.html

Six ways to jazz up Thanksgiving

Take your hand out of the turkey's body cavity and turn off the football game to make some new traditions with friends and family.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/19/travel/unconventional-thanksgiving/index.html

Norway's cool new passport has a stylish secret

Beautifully designed new travel document reveals image of Northern Lights when placed under UV light.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/11/18/travel/norway-cool-new-passport/index.html

LifeMiles 100% Bonus On Purchased Miles Through December 19, 2014

Avianca’s LifeMiles program has just announced that they’ll be offering a 100% bonus on purchased miles through December 19, 2014.


Through this promotion you can purchase a maximum of 75,000 LifeMiles (plus the 100% bonus), at a cost of 1.65 cents per mile all-in. Up until recently the cost to purchase LifeMiles with a 100% bonus was 1.5 cents per mile, though as of September 30, 2014, LifeMiles raised the cost per purchased mile by 10%. So this is the first promotion under the new pricing scheme.


The promotion is only valid for those that were members of the LifeMiles program prior to November 19, 2014. You can purchase a maximum of 150,000 LifeMiles per calendar year.


To put this promotion into the context of past promotions, LifeMiles has alternated between 100% bonuses on purchased and shared miles every couple of months for a long time:


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/11/19/lifemiles-100-bonus-purchased-miles-december-19-2014/

Haiti's emergency helicopter service

Haiti Air Ambulance offers patients, regardless of their ability to pay, the opportunity for transfer from any hospital to another that provides higher-order medical services, typically in the larger cities.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/air-haitis-first-emergency-helicopter-service/

9 Montana backpacking trips

Montana is home to some of the best hikes in the country. Our Montana expert Eric Warren lists some of his favorites.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/9-montana-backpacking-trips-that-will-blow-your-mind/

TripAdvisor condemns hotelier who fines guests for bad reviews

TripAdvisor has slammed a British hotelier who “fined” a guest for leaving a negative review on the review site after their stay. ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/tripadvisor-blackpool-broadway-hotel/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tripadvisor-condemns-hotelier-charged-guest-bad-review

Seeing the World in a Weekend – Vienna, Austria

I have visited Vienna several times. While remaining consistently familiar, the city manages to offer up new and engaging experiences. Fortunately, one of my traveling friends was able to come along and enjoy the city for the first time, adding even more excitement to the trip. The timing of our visit was just a bit […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/11/seeing-the-world-in-a-weekend-vienna-austria.html