How to rhyme Cockney slang

Think you know your Cockney? Okay, then. Tell us what "He’s only gone and got himself in a bit of barney rubble" means!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/rhyme-cockney-slang-like-local/

Christmas time in Sao Paulo

"All shops windows have a “snow” theme and a lot of red velvet -- never mind that it's 95ºF on the streets."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/unmistakable-signs-people-enjoying-christmastime-sao-paulo/

Pivotal moments in 2014 – when Priceline bought OpenTable

It’s always a challenge to identify specific moments in a past year that had oversized impact on the industry. Every professional has ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/pivotal-moments-2014-priceline-opentable/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pivotal-moments-2014-nick-vivion

What cooks think of your breakfast

Opted for hash browns? Your chef wants to give you a pat on the back and a round of applause, because everyone knows they're the best part of brekkie!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/cooks-actually-think-breakfast-order/

6 things Romanians love to hate

"Celebrating Valentine’s Day instead of Dragobete’s Day: Every year there is public debate about why we Romanians don’t value our traditions, and so easily adopt foreign holidays that have nothing to do with Romanian culture." See what else Romanians love to hate.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/6-things-romanians-love-hate/

Reader Request: AA Miles for Mom and Dad in India

Last week, FTG reader Raj sent us a Reader Request: “I got approved for US Airways 50K card ($89 fee) + Citi AA Advantage personal card (50K miles after 3k spend). My parents in India haven’t flown much in their lives and I would like to use my miles for them. I have a few […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/12/reader-request-aa-miles-for-mom-dad.html

Making Bad Decisions with Stu in Auckland

Enjoying the Creation Wars! I have a new Playlist on YouTube that has links to all our Creation Wars shows. Check it out and you can watch all the shows! Daily Photo – Making Bad Decisions with Stu in Auckland My friend Stu has an awesome bach not too far from Auckland. It's up on […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/12/23/making-bad-decisions-with-stu-in-auckland/

Are US Airways’ promises worth anything anymore?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/is-this-enough-compensation/us-airways-promises-worth-anything-anymore/

3 Key Rewards Program Tools for Staying in Good Hotels at Very Little Cost

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, […]

The post 3 Key Rewards Program Tools for Staying in Good Hotels at Very Little Cost appeared first on View from the Wing.

from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/12/22/3-key-rewards-program-tools-staying-good-hotels-little-cost/

Targeting Marriott, Hyatt to set wifi free worldwide

Hyatt will offer free unlimited wireless internet at its properties worldwide starting in February. The goal is to draw travelers in to ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/targeting-marriott-hyatt-set-basic-wifi-free/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=targeting-marriott-hyatt-set-basic-wifi-free

How to Save a Bad Travel Day

Uh oh, Howie. You just got an email from British Airways that said our flight for tomorrow morning from Munich to London was cancelled. It was our last night on our trip to Germany and we were driving to the Sheraton Airport Munich. My wife Sara was using the GPS app Waze on my phone […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/12/how-to-save-a-bad-travel-day.html

Inbox by Gmail encroaches on travel brands’ turf

Google wants to make email easier to use on mobile devices, as is clear from Inbox–an interface for viewing existing Gmail accounts ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/inbox-gmails-effect-travel-brand-email-marketing/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=inbox-gmails-effect-travel-brand-email-marketing

Next Up: Gulf Air Business Class To Bahrain!

I'm slowly enroute to Colombo, as I'll be originating my Etihad A380 inaugural flight journey from there, thanks to the relatively cheap first class fares published out of Sri Lanka.

I had a bit of a detour to Toulouse this week for the Qatar Airways A350 delivery festivities, so now I'm trying to get from Toulouse to Colombo (or as the American AAdvantage I called said "huh?").

Taking a Middle Eastern carrier is a no brainer due to the geography involved, though I'm also always looking to try new products. I've flown tons of Emirates, Etihad, and Qatar Airways flights, including:

The post Next Up: Gulf Air Business Class To Bahrain! appeared first on One Mile at a Time.

from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/12/22/next-gulf-air-business-class-bahrain/

In Transit Blog: Pint-Size Activities With an Adult Twist

Child-friendly activities are getting a slightly grown-up spin at hotels from Chicago to Saint Lucia.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/41b271ec/sc/10/l/0Lintransit0Bblogs0Bnytimes0N0C20A140C120C220Cpint0Esize0Eactivities0Ewith0Ean0Eadult0Etwist0C0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

Thirteen Misconceptions about Finding Low Airfares

USA Today recently published an article (via Airfarewatchdog.com) about the 13 biggest misconceptions about finding low airfares. These misconceptions are the following: 1. There’s a “magic” hour (like 3 p.m. on a Tuesday) to find the best prices. I have to agree with this one being absolutely number one. It drives me nuts whenever someone […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/12/13-misconceptions-about-finding-low-airfares.html