International Real Estate: Real Estate in Montpellier, France

Montpellier, one of France’s fastest-growing urban centers, has become known as a hotbed for design and architecture.

















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How I Stay Connected – Phone and Internet – During International Travel

I stay connected pretty incessantly while on the road, even on ‘vacation’. I make sure I have internet and phone capability wherever I go. And I do my best to keep the costs reasonable. I haven’t found a magic solution for that which really makes me happy. There are tradeoffs and downsides to every strategy […]

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How Bluesmart became one of the most successful crowdfunding campaigns ever

Bluesmart is the first smart suitcase to market, appearing with a bang and becoming one of the top funded campaigns ever on ...



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T Magazine: Esteban Cortazar on Where to Eat, Sightsee and Shop in Cartagena

The Paris-based designer, who grew up holidaying in the coastal city and will host a party there on Dec. 29, shares a list of his favorite local haunts.

















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How to end a scam once and for all

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Hilton HHonors Lifetime Diamond Status Coming In 2015

While I personally don't think lifetime status is worth "chasing" given how much programs change nowadays, there's no doubt it's a nice reward for stays you'd make anyway.

Hotels offering lifetime elite status

Among the major hotel chains, Hyatt, Marriott, and Starwood all offer lifetime elite status.

The thresholds for achieving lifetime status with those three programs are as follows:

-- Hyatt Gold Passport Diamond: $200,000 of spend (one million base points at five points per dollar)

-- Marriott Rewards Platinum: 1,000 nights, 2 million points, and 12 years as Marriott Rewards member

-- SPG Platinum: 500 nights plus 10 years as Platinum

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Drinking guide to Southeast Asia

"Between the hustle and bustle of Bangkok and party-hard beaches, drinking is a major way of life throughout Thailand. There are very few regulations regarding alcohol consumption, making it a worry-free experience for travelers." Learn essential drinking tips before your next trip to SE Asia.



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Short-term 50,000 Mile Bonus for Delta Skymiles Credit Cards

Doctor of Credit finds a short-term offer for the Delta co-brand American Express cards. Through December 21, American Express is offering a 50,000 mile bonus $1000 spend within three months of account approval. In addition, there’s a $50 statement credit if you make a purchase from Delta within those three months. The offer is targeted, […]

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How to Travel on $50 A Day: The Book Tour

Most people think it seems too good to be true that you can travel across the world on less than it costs to live at home. They think that cheap travel is a pipe dream. But, as readers of the blog, you know that not to be true and, in the coming months, I’m going to set out to prove that even more! As you know, next month I launch the brand new awesome edition of my book, How to […]

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Free Wifi For All SPG Members Starting In 2015

Back in late October, Marriott announced that they would begin offering all Marriott Rewards members booking directly through Marriott free in-room wifi. That came after IHG Rewards Club began offering all members free in-room wifi as of early this year.

Why offering members free wifi is brilliant

Offering loyalty program members free wifi is brilliant on several levels:

-- The major hotel chains are kind of behind the trend on charging for internet, especially compared to the ever increasing number of boutique hotels which usually offer free internet

-- Providing free internet only to people booking directly through the chain builds loyalty and brand awareness; rather than searching rates through an online travel agency, you might go directly through the chain next time

-- This encourages people to sign up for the loyalty program, which further helps build loyalty

-- By encouraging people to book directly through the chain, they avoid having to pay travel agency commissions in many cases (which are typically 10%)

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Places to Go: A Look Back

Our 10th annual Places to Go list will go live in January. In the meantime, check out some of our top picks from previous years.

















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Americans stop caring at Christmas

"It is Christ-mas, as in it is a holiday that celebrates Jesus Christ. Despite this minor detail, atheists and non-Christians alike join together to embrace the traditions of this birthday celebration." Have Americans forgotten about keeping the "Christ" in Christmas?



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Beaches Less Traveled: Visiting the Beach Cities of Los Angeles

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Coastal California has been shaped in large part — culturally and literally — by the Pacific Ocean. Los Angeles is home to some of the best, most famous beaches in the state with Santa Monica, Venice, and Surfrider getting most of the love from major travel publications. But the area collectively known as South Bay […]

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Hopping Around Denver: A Brief History of Colorado Beer

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Colorado has long been at the forefront of America’s craft beer renaissance. Denver in particular is leading the state’s charge alongside Boulder and Fort Collins. What’s fast evolving is a mind-boggling number of interesting, unique, and even extreme beer offerings. But, to fully appreciate Colorado’s modern beer scene, it’s necessary to understand where it began. […]

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When do TripAdvisor reviews help and hurt bookings?

A/B testing still dominates the optimization space, particularly for travel brands. It remains the most used testing method for improving conversion rates. ...



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