November 19, 2014

How Much Should A Hotel Rollaway Bed Cost?

Generally speaking, hotels have a lot more suites with one bed than with two beds. In fact, many hotels don't have any suites with two beds. The reasoning is quite simple -- generally if you can afford to splurge on a suite, you're not looking to split a room with someone (of course there are exceptions, but that's the logic).


I almost always travel alone, so I don't put much thought into bed arrangements. I'm weird because I don't actually necessarily prefer a king bed over two double beds, even when traveling alone. It's nice to be able to nap in one bed during the day, and then still have a nicely made up bed when you go to sleep at night. Or if you frequently decline housekeeping (as I do), then it means you get a "fresh" bed more often.


But on my current trip with my dad I've run into an interesting situation I've never faced before. I've ordered rollaway beds at our hotels, and I've been fascinated by the variance in price.


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A Birthday Wish for America’s National Parks

Yellowstone became the world’s first national park in 1872, leading the British diplomat James Bryce to declare national parks “the best idea America ever had.” Indeed, it was, and is. But celebrations and plaudits aside, look at what we have done to our national treasures. As we prepare to celebrate the National Park Service centennial in 2016, here's a birthday wish for the future.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/11/19/a-birthday-wish-for-americas-national-parks/

Why Now Is the Best Time to Apply for the Chase Freedom Card

The Chase Freedom card is arguably the best no-annual fee card out there. The biggest knock against it, as well as the main reason why many choose not to apply for said card, is its low standard welcome bonus offer of only 10,000 Chase Ultimate Rewards points (or $100 cash back). However, for a limited […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/11/why-now-is-the-best-time-to-apply-for-the-chase-freedom-card.html

Notes from Traveling Millennials: On the Road with Bud and Eva Simpson

When you’re young, it feels easy to appease your inner wanderlust by saying, “I’ll travel later in life.” Twenty-somethings Bud and Eva Simpson decided they didn't want to live this way—and have spent the last year helping young adults learn to travel smart.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/bud-and-eva-simpson/

Life lessons from a Buddhist monk

"I look at Pravin. 'He’s praying for the fish, isn’t he?'” Oh, the things you will learn from a Buddhist monk at an aquarium...



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/life-lessons-buddhist-monk-fish/

Hotel Fines Guests £100 For Leaving Bad Review

Well this is quite... interesting. A Blackpool, UK hotel, charged guests £100 after they left a bad review online, claiming it's their policy. Via The Telegraph:


"A couple have been "fined" £100 by a Blackpool hotel they described as a "rotten stinking hovel" on travel review website TripAdvisor.


Tony and Jan Jenkinson posted the negative comments after being unimpressed with the one night they spent at the Broadway Hotel.


The couple, from Whitehaven, later found £100 charged to their credit card. The hotel said its policy was to charge for "bad" reviews.


When the couple queried the surcharge, the hotel’s manager said they had a ‘no bad review policy’ in their terms and conditions."


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The New American Express Studio Lounge Concept Launches Next Year in Seattle

American Express is opening a new lounge at the Seattle Airport next year. But it won’t be a Centurion lounge as we’ve come to know them. Instead it’s a Centurion Studio. Here’s what American Express shared with me, [W]e are opening a new Card Member space in Seattle-Tacoma Airport – it’ll be an extension of […]


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40 things good travelers never say

"30. 'India was dirty. I’m never going back.'” What?!? Matador Staff Writer Matt Hershberger rattles off 40 things that good travelers would never, ever say.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/40-things-good-travelers-never-say/

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:


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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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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/