How to Stay in a Suite Every Time: The Best Ways to Use Hotel Points for Suites and Upgraded Rooms

Two years ago I covered upgrade options across the major hotel chains but there have been changes since then. For instance, I no longer confirm suites on every stay since after Hyatt’s devaluation suites are much more expensive… although Hyatt remains the best program for confirming suites. Given changes, and since readership has quadrupled since […]

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'My Heart Knew ... My Fiance Was On That Flight,' Woman Says

The search for the missing AirAsia Flight 8501 has been suspended overnight.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/missing-airasia-flight-qz8501-families-await-answers-after-search-called-night-1768208

Locals vs tourists in Paris

"Tourists think the accordion players in the metro are cute and quintessentially European; locals sigh and change metro cars."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/24-differences-locals-tourists-paris/

AirAsia's Safety Record Largely Unblemished (Until Now)

QZ8501's fate is unknown, but the flight could be associated with the first fatalities in the 18-year history of AirAsia Bhd.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/indonesia-airasia-flight-8501-could-result-first-fatalities-companys-history-1768206

Why Does AA Charge More than US Airways for the Same Flight?

TPG reader Theresa tweeted me to ask: @thepointsguy– “Why does American Airlines charge more than US Airways for the exact same flight?” To the common eye, airline fares don’t make any sense. Why would three flights connecting be cheaper than one of those segments alone? Why do shorter flights cost more than longer flights? Airline […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/12/why-does-aa-charge-more-than-us-airways-for-the-same-flight/

Exploring Morroco's Pink City

Paul Sullivan leads us through the fabled Pink City, then into the nearby Atlas Mountains, over to the Atlantic coast, and finally to the edge of the Sahara.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/photo-essay-exploring-moroccos-pink-city-and-beyond/

What’s the Best Way to Use Amex Membership Rewards Points?

TPG reader Josh tweeted me to ask: @thepointsguy– “I just got 100k Amex Platinum sign-up bonus points. What’s your favorite way to use Amex points?” Josh was lucky enough to be targeted for the 100,000 point sign-up bonus offer for the Amex Platinum card, which is an amazing promotion. I typically like to use my […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2014/12/whats-the-best-way-to-use-amex-membership-rewards-points/

How to Beat Jet Lag Every Time

Wendy Perrin shares the weird approaches to beating jet lag like blue light therapy, vitamins, and candles that remove curses. But it really isn’t that hard. The simple, best jet lag advice is to: Change your watch to local time in your arrival city when you get on the plane. Start behaving as if you’re […]

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The red pill: 15 films guaranteed to blow your mind

If you were offered the chance to learn the truth...would you take it?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/the-red-pill-10-films-guaranteed-to-blow-your-mind/

All My Thoughts Are With the Passengers, Crew, and their Families of Flight QZ8501

AirAsia QZ8501 from Surabaya to Singapore is missing with 162 on board. This is a ~ 2 hour 20 minute, 854 mile flight, operated by Indonesia AirAsia. The plane lost contact with air traffic control in Jakarta at around 7:24am (local time) while over the Java Sea. The flight is presumed down, and speculation is […]

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The Harbor of Hvar, Croatia

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/12/27/harbor-hvar-croatia/

Flight QZ 8501 Search To Focus On Waters Around South Borneo

The missing plane is an Airbus A320-200, which was delivered to AirAsia in October 2008, according to Airbus.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/airasia-flight-qz-8501-indonesia-dispatches-planes-look-missing-plane-amid-reports-1768172

Several Nations Offer Indonesia Assistance In Looking For Missing AirAsia Plane

On Sunday afternoon, Indonesia formally accepted Singapore's offer to help in the search efforts.



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How to read an online review like a pro

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AirAsia QZ8501 Surabaya – Singapore Missing

An AirAsia flight from Surabaya, Indonesia to Singapore has gone missing. There are 162 on-board. It's last known position was just off the southern coast of Borneo.

Events like this are scary for everyone, no matter where in the world you are located. However, they hit a little close to home when they either happen in your neck of the woods, or a neck of the woods where you are currently traveling or have recently traveled.

My family arrived in Brunei just yesterday on Malaysian Airlines. The last known position of this plane is just a few hundred miles south of here. Moreover, we flew AirAsia from Jakarta to Singapore at the start of our month-long Southeast Asian Adventure a few weeks ago. A little close to home indeed.

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