7 reasons you should travel to Cuba

"Cuba is one of the only places in the world that hasn’t been “Americanized” in some way. There are already plenty of big businesses lining up to capitalize on the Cuban market. Though nothing is certain, Cuba’s landscape and romantic look will potentially be marred with the Golden Arches and our favorite green-coffee siren." Hmm, better get to Cuba.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/7-reasons-travel-cuba-embargo-lifts/

25 top travel photos from 2014

Each day, we're transported to a beautiful place somewhere in the world and it's all thanks to you. Check out 25 of CNN iReporters' best travel photos of the year.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/23/travel/best-2014-travel-photos-irpt/index.html

5 Airbus jets in stunning formations

Five Airbus A350 XWB jetliners take to the skies to create breathtaking formations despite their significant size.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/tech/2014/12/22/airbus-a350-xwb-family-flight-formation.airbus.html

$611,000 fine as TripAdvisor gets bad review in Italy

Good or bad, TripAdvisor usually thrives on reviews -- but when antitrust officials in Italy gave their damning opinion of the travel website, it wasn't quite so happy.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/23/travel/tripadvisor-fine/index.html

10 of the best safaris for 2015

From horse and camel adventures to treks through tiger territory, the safari industry Oscars recognize the best wildlife encounters.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/22/travel/best-safari-experiences/index.html

The only Cuba I've ever known

This holiday season, I am heading to the only Cuba I've ever known. To Nochebuena dinner with my cousin's roast pork, her mother-in-law's flan, platanos maduros, yucca and a salad.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/22/travel/hetter-cuba-family-feat/index.html

Tencent leads $50 million round for social app

Chinese internet giant Tencent is widely reported to have led a $50 million Series C funding round for Breadtrip, an app-based travel ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/tencent-leads-50-million-dollars-round-social-app/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tencent-splashes-another-50-million

PriceMatch picks up PowerYourRoom

Revenue management specialist PriceMatch has acquired Europe-based rival PowerYourRoom for an undisclosed sum. PowerYourRoom is privately held and provides revenue management tools ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/pricematch-picks-poweryourroom/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pricematch-picks-poweryourroom

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/