Award Booking Tales: A Big Reward for a Little Risk

As you can imagine, a large number of PMM’s clients come to us for travel planning or award booking assistance in connection to their honeymoons. We always enjoy helping our clients’ fulfill their travel goals, but there is certainly some extra satisfaction when you play a role in making a honeymoon dream trip a reality. […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/12/award-booking-tales-a-big-reward-for-a-little-risk.html

Bites: Restaurant Report: Nico Osteria in Chicago

The food sparkles at this Gold Coast project by Paul Kahan, one of Chicago’s most versatile restaurateurs.

















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In Transit Blog: New Flights to Colorado Ski Resorts

Several airlines are adding flights this season to Colorado ski destinations.

















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GuestLogix bites off OpenJaw for $41 million

Ancillaries just got even more interesting: Dublin-based OpenJaw Technologies has been acquired by fellow merchandiser and ancillary revenue technologist GuestLogix. The total ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/guestlogix-bites-openjaw-41-million/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=guestlogix-bites-openjaw-41-million

The Getaway: Familiar Places, Seen Anew on a Tour

Here’s why taking a tour of a destination you’ve been to several times just might make sense.

















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Are High Annual Fee Credit Cards Worth It?

I've long been on record as saying many credit cards are worth the annual fees because of the ongoing value they can provide. In general, I tend to look at three factors when evaluating a credit card:

-- The sign-up bonus

-- The value the card gives you for everyday spend

-- Any bonuses you may get for having the card long term

If there is marginal "value" in the last two categories that offsets the credit card annual fee, then I'll keep the card year after year. For some cards, the annual fee is low enough to be a no-brainer. I get far more than $75 of value out of the companion certificates on the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® Credit Card, for example.

But what about the credit cards with very high annual fees? Do the perks and benefits offset spending $300-$500 per year?

I'll share my thoughts on a handful of the top travel-related cards, and discuss whether or not I think the card is worthwhile.

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An Airfare Pricing Trick, Miles Bonuses for Dining and Parking, Quitting Uber, and Banning Carry on Bags

News and notes from around the interweb: Why you should always search fares for one person even if you’re buying tickets for two Here are complaints from a driver who quit Uber. Their complaints amount to — Uber’s software should be better than it is, and they’re really profitable so they should pay more. (We […]

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Hyatt Offered Me 1,000 Free Gold Passport Points

I just received the following email from Hyatt:

Dear Ben,

"We're so happy to have you as a Hyatt Gold Passport Diamond member and Hyatt Credit Cardmember. That's why we're giving you 1,000 Hyatt Gold Passport bonus points.

It's easy to get your gift, simply accept it by clicking the button below. There's nothing else you need to do to enjoy your points. They will appear in your account 30 days after you accept them. Just be sure to claim your gift before January 31, 2015 – it's a thousand thanks from us to you.*"

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How to Plan an Annual Review (+ New Course from Michael Hyatt)

Toward the end of next week I’ll head out to conduct my Annual Review, an extended exercise to reflect on the year that’s coming to an end and prepare for the next one. This has been quite the year with a lot of ups and downs, so I’m not entirely sure how I’ll process everything—but…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/how-to-plan-an-annual-review/

Planning a Winter Vacay: The Best Flight Wins

My husband and I typically go somewhere warm in the middle of winter, but the last few years’ winter trips have been decided by friends. However, we recently learned that we are on our own for our winter getaway this year, which made me sad. Still, I love planning trips with credit card rewards and […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/12/planning-a-winter-vacay-the-best-flight-wins.html

TSA seizes record number of firearms

A record number of guns have been seized at U.S. airports this year, and the year isn't over yet.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/02/travel/tsa-seizes-record-2000-guns/index.html

2014 WestJet Christmas Miracle Video

Some of you may recall WestJet's Christmas Miracle video from last year, which went super viral. In it they asked WestJet passengers what they wanted for Christmas, and then miraculously what they asked for showed up at baggage claim at their destination. It was a brilliant concept.

The YouTube video of it has over 36 million views.

WestJet is back this year with another Christmas Miracle video:

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/12/02/2015-westjet-christmas-miracle-video/

Touring Fukushima's disaster zone

Almost four years after the Fukushima meltdown, tour guides are now taking people through the abandoned neighborhoods.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2014/12/01/pkg-ripley-japan-fukushima-tourism.cnn.html

Frugal Traveler: Truffles and Barolo in Piedmont, the Frugal Way

A trip to the source, in northwest Italy, can turn the pricey specialties into affordable treats.

















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Emirates Spends 500 Million Dollars On Wine Program

File this under "signs you have too much money." ;)

Emirates is spending 500 million dollars (yes, $500,000,000!!!) on their wine program, with hopes of securing the best vintages a decade before they're ready to be consumed.

Via Business Traveller:

"Gulf carrier Emirates says it has made a US$500 million long-term investment in its wine programme, with aim of procuring the best vintages up to a decade before they are ready to be consumed."

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