Discounted United Award Redemptions in North America

Earlier this week, United was pricing certain partner awards at a discount, and now it appears that the airline is offering a 20% discount on economy awards to certain destinations within North America just in time for a winter beach getaway or ski season at some of the US’s best resort areas. Here is a […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/12/discounted-united-award-redemptions-in-north-america/

Airline VP delays flight over nuts

The VP for Korean Air is under investigation for delaying a flight because of the way her macadamia nuts were served.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/business/2014/12/09/sot-korean-air-vp-delays-flight-over-nuts.cnn.html

In Transit Blog: At Thailand Resort, Cooking Class With a Follow-Up

The Raw Thai Retreat at Ritz-Carlton’s Phulay Bay property offers cooking classes at the resort–and a follow-up session by Skype.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/4145cf64/sc/10/l/0Lintransit0Bblogs0Bnytimes0N0C20A140C120C0A90Cat0Ethailand0Eresort0Ecooking0Eclass0Ewith0Ea0Efollow0Eup0C0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

Plane Nuts: Six Flights That Returned To Their Gates

Korean Air isn't the only airline that turned back for improperly served macadamia nuts, or a similarly bizarre reason.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/its-not-just-korean-air-six-nutty-reasons-planes-have-returned-their-gates-takeoff-1745401

2015 Chase Freedom 5% Bonus Categories Revealed

What makes the Chase Freedom® so great is that each quarter they have a different category where you earn 5% cash back. You earn the 5% cash back on up to $1,500 of spend in the bonus categories each quarter.

The categories for 2015 have just been announced, and are as follows:

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/12/09/2015-chase-freedom-5-bonus-categories-revealed/

Motrr Galileo: The Raddest GoPro Accessory for Travel Photographers + Videographers

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It’s rare that we see anything truly new and unique these days for our ongoing Modern Vagabond travel gear column. Which is why the Motrr Galileo really stands out. I’m not even sure how to describe it, except to say that: if you’re a travel photographer/videographer, you definitely want one. Even if you don’t know […]

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from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/motrr-galileo-iphone-dock-travel-photographers-videographers/

What's your favorite radio stations?

Have you ever stumbled across an amazing radio station while traveling? Tell us about it!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/favorite-radio-stations-youve-discovered-traveling/

The ABCs of getting a visa for your next trip

from Elliott http://elliott.org/advice-you-can-take/abcs-getting-visa-next-trip/

Startup pitch: Tripnary brings airfare comparisons to bucket lists

Mobile-first travel startups are the new-normal, as startups follow the shifting attention spans of the majority. Tripnary is the latest to focus ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/startup-pitch-tripnary-brings-airfare-comparisons-bucket-lists-mobile/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=startup-pitch-tripnary-brings-airfare-comparisons-bucket-lists-mobile

Photo of the Moment: Under a Billion Stars in New Mexico

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© John Fowler

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from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/photo-camping-under-billion-stars-new-mexico/

5 Tips to (Maybe) Survive Holiday Travel [Video]

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The lovely ladies at How 2 Travelers have just released their latest video. This time, they’re sharing five tips for surviving holiday travel this year: Copious snacks = best travel tip, no matter what time of year it is!

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from Vagabondish http://www.vagabondish.com/how-2-travelers-tips-survive-holiday-travel/

Portuguese slang that's useful

If you’re going to visit the land of Lapa and Carnaval: 1) you better not bring up the last World Cup, and 2) here’s some useful Brazilian slang you should know.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/portuguese-slang-thats-actually-useful/

Korean Air Executive Resigns Over Nuts

Yesterday I shared the crazy story about the Korean Air executive that seemed to lose it after a flight attendant dared to serve her macadamia nuts in a package rather than in a ramekin.

Her attention to detail and frustration wasn't inappropriate given that she was actually the vice president in charge of onboard service. So while the way nuts are served seems minor, in first class the expectation is that everything is perfect, and clearly that wasn't the case here.

At the same time, it seems like this is a situation that could be dealt with after the fact without humiliating the flight attendant and turning the plane around. After all, what good is stranding a flight attendant while inconveniencing 400+ people supposed to do?

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/12/09/korean-air-executive-resigns-nuts/

Travels on the Run: Sarajevo

I’ve wanted to visit Sarajevo since it was part of Yugoslavia, after it had become the darling of the 1984 Winter Olympics. And here I am, going on a run through its historic, war-torn heart, awed by the bullet holes, caved-in roofs, and overgrown foliage that prevail even 20 years after the devastation of the…



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2014/12/09/travels-on-the-run-sarajevo/

Chase Freedom Leak Confirmed, and Limited-Time Offer

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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