December 5, 2014

On the ‘Wild’ Movie Trail in Oregon

Visiting places in the state that were locations for the new film based on Cheryl Strayed’s book.

















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T Magazine: Where to Eat, Stay and Shop on Ibiza

The island now feels Manhattan-big and roiling with choice — that is, if you know where to go.

















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T Magazine: Ibiza: Mediterranean Nights

Spain’s sexy little island continues to live up to its reputation for illicit extravagance, from its wild characters to its all-night beach bacchanalia. But now, thanks to a monied mix of royals, moguls, politicians and celebrity revelers, it’s on the brink of reinvention.

















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What To Do with Those 0% Interest Cards You Don’t Use?

The myths about credit, credit scores and how to build a healthy credit report do a disservice to all Americans looking to build a foundation of financial strength. In addition to the myths, what would seem as logical when it comes to credit scores is seemingly not. You might think that if you have an […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/12/what-to-do-with-those-zero-percent-interest-cards-you-dont-use.html

It’s official: SAP closes $8.3 billion deal for Concur

Software giant SAP’s $8.3 billion deal to purchase travel and expense platform Concur has closed, marking an official end to Concur’s independent ...



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How To Use Miles On Flights To Tahiti

Tahiti is one of the most aspirational destinations out there, and also one of the toughest to get to on miles. Getting to French Polynesia is difficult because there are so few flights in general, which means award travel to Tahiti and Bora Bora is correspondingly limited.


For flights to Tahiti from North America, you basically have two options, both of which leave from Los Angeles. Given how many questions I receive about how to get to Tahiti on miles, I thought it might be helpful to go over the various mileage options.


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HURRY: United.com Pricing Partner Business Class Europe Awards at a Discount…

Via Dan’s Deals, United.com is pricing business class awards between North America and Europe at the lower United price. United’s award chart bloodletting created a separate, more expensive award chart for travel on partner airlines (even ‘joint venture’ partners, where United is supposed to be indifferent as to whether you fly United or their JV […]


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Grown-ups Are Stupid! How to Travel + See the World Like a Child

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4:48 a.m. I awoke this morning to a pattern of lights slowly gliding across my bedroom ceiling. A pale, yellow glow in the shape of my window that twisted in upon itself before fading completely. Seconds later, another. Then a third. For a brief moment, I was captivated. In the quiet morning hours, it felt […]


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Transportation to blow your hair back

The human race is poised to enter a new era of transportation that would have seemed miraculous just a few generations ago.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/05/travel/future-of-travel-overview/index.html

Reader Recs: Best Winter Destinations

Don't let the cold temperatures in the Northern Hemisphere take the pep out of your travel step. The winter months can offer up some of the best travel opportunities, often at a lower price point—and you can always head south if you're in need of some Vitamin D. Here are a dozen destinations to inspire you from our Nat Geo Travel Facebook fans.



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World's most complete Stegosaurus goes on display

It's a giant -- and ancient -- jigsaw puzzle: 300 bones, 19 bony plates and four vicious-looking spikes. The world's most complete stegosaurus skeleton has gone on display at the Natural History Museum in London.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/04/travel/worlds-most-complete-stegosaurus/index.html

Palace of the damned dictator: The Ceausescu trail

25 years after the death of Romania's communist dictator, tourism is helping heal old wounds.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/05/travel/ceausescu-trail-bucharest-romania/index.html

Japan's Moomin cafe opens in Hong Kong

Lonely Hong Kongers are getting a jolt of friendly Finnish culture... from a cafe that began life in Tokyo.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/04/travel/hong-kong-moomin-cafe/index.html

11 of the world's coolest city golf clubs

Because there's always time to squeeze in a quick round between meetings.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/04/travel/best-city-golf-clubs/index.html

500 Free Points, Old Planes That Still Fly, and Spirit Airlines Ready to Kick United’s Can

News and notes from around the interweb: 10 Veteran Aircraft Types You May Be Surprised Are Still in Service 500 free US Bank FlexPerks points Spirit Airlines takes on United: So much for low cost carriers focusing on underserved cities. Spirit will begin Denver – Los Angeles service, in addition to previously-announced Denver-Chicago and Los […]


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