In Transit Blog: For the Globes, a Red Carpet View

The Beverly Hilton is offering a Golden Globes package in which guests get seats with a view of the red carpet.

















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Alaska Blocking Emirates Award Space?

One of the very best uses of Alaska Mileage Plan miles is for travel on Emirates.

Emirates is one of my favorite airlines in the world, especially after my most recent flight with them. They don't have many partners with good redemption rates and easily accruable points, so Alaska Mileage Plan really is the best option by a long shot (the other program to consider for Emirates redemptions is Japan Airlines Mileage Bank).

Alaska Mileage Plan allows one-way redemptions on Emirates with stopovers at no additional cost, and doesn't impose fuel surcharges. Redemption rates aren't cheap compared to what Alaska charges for some other partners, but at 90,000-100,000 miles one-way in first class, they're still quite a good value.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/12/05/alaska-blocking-emirates-award-space/

How to Write a Dozen Novels and Hundreds of Stories

From William Gibson’s about page: “I do have an email address, yes, but, no, I won’t give it to you. I am one and you are many, and even if you are, say, twenty-seven in grand global total, that’s still too many. Because I need to have a life and waste time and write. I…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/how-to-write-a-dozen-novels-and-hundreds-of-stories/

Free Expedia Top Tier Elite Status Signup Link (Intended for Citi Thank You Premier Cardmembers)

Expedia is offering their top tier elite status complimentary upon signup for Citi Thank You Premier cardmembers. Here are the details: Only the primary cardholder is eligible, authorized cardholders on an account are not. Status doesn’t post immediately, it is promised within 3 business days. So while anyone can sign up with the promotion link, […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/12/05/free-expedia-top-tier-elite-status-signup-link-intended-citi-thank-premier-cardmembers/

Humans of Couchsurfing [pics]

"I’m astonished by how many interesting people there are in the world and how many similarities I have in common with all of the people I’ve met through the couchsurfing website."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/humans-couchsurfing-portrait-project/

Photo of the Moment: Hong Kong’s Urban Jungle, China

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Who Is Coming To Frequent Traveler University DC?

I’m headed to Frequent Traveler University this weekend, and am really looking forward to hopefully meeting many of you!

I have several sessions across both the "beginner" and "advanced" programs, as do many of the other speakers, so there should be something for everyone. A full schedule is available online, but here’s where you can find me over the weekend.

I certainly want to meet everyone and answer as many questions as possible, so please say hi. If I’m running down the hallway it’s not because I don’t want to talk to you -- I just don’t want to be late!

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/12/05/coming-frequent-traveler-university-dc/

5 strange places I've written in

Ever written in a Soviet-era honeymooner’s suite? Author Irina Papuc has, and that's not even the strangest one.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/top-5-strangest-places-written/

What US Airways Really Meant When it Tried To Clarify Elite Status Offer

American AAdvantage introduced a status buyback program and – as expected – US Airways Dividend Miles followed with its own a couple of weeks later. Now Dividend Miles has made some edits to their offer page. Now, I’m the last one in a position to criticize typos (!). But this one rather struck me. They […]

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Everplaces focuses on B2B, CEO steps down

Mobile travel guide specialist Everplaces is switching its focus to the development of B2B applications just two years after launching the capability ...



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The world's 18 most bikable cities

Is your city on our list? Should it be?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/the-worlds-15-most-bike-friendly-cities/

Air Canada’s Holiday Video — Free Tickets To Canada

On Tuesday I posted about WestJet's Christmas Miracle video, which was touching and adorable.

There's no doubt that WestJet has a great corporate culture, and this video is a reflection of that, as opposed to simply an opportunistic way to make themselves seem charitable.

That being said, I think WestJet's Christmas Miracle video from the year prior was more creative, which might explain why it went so viral.

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Free college degree, passport needed

Know you can get your college degree for free? All you have to do is, you know, learn a new language so you can study in Germany. Staff writer Matt Hershberger says, at a time when the average debt load of the American college student is $29,400, it’s financially irresponsible to not study abroad.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/free-college-degree-passport-required/

What happens when you date an Aussie

You: So excited to hang out with you tonight! xx Your Boyfriend: Footy tonight!!! Woo hoo!!!!! Repeat to self: When you date an Aussie, there is no time more sacred than footy time. Congratulations — lesson #1 on dating an Australian learned. Here’s 11 more!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/12-things-youll-learn-dating-australian/

Is It Spring Break Yet? 4 Awesome Beach Resorts You Can Book with Points

It’s finally winter in most parts of the U.S., which means that many of us (me included) are already counting down to Spring Break. But, where should you go? When I think of Spring Break, I tend to think of a beach vacation over any other kind. Some soft white sand, a blowing breeze, and […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/12/is-it-spring-break-yet-4-awesome-beach-resorts-you-can-book-with-points.html