Starwood’s First Quarter Promotion Leaked Early!

Starwood has already pulled the details off of their website, since they apparently didn’t want to make their first promotion of 2015 public yet. But — hat tip to Mommy Points — between January 5 and April 15 you will earn: Double points on stays of 2 or more nights 1000 bonus points for every […]

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Pregnant passenger diverts flight

For the second time this month, a flight has been diverted because a pregnant passenger has gone into labor.

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The First Etihad ‘Residence’ Trip Report, TSA Stealing Underwear, and Lawsuit Against a Bad TripAdvisor Review Thrown Out

News and notes from around the interweb: TSA: (T)hong (S)tealing (A)dministration? Of course, stealing ladies underwear from checked bags is one thing. Don’t wave them around like a prize. The first passenger to fly in Etihad’s ‘Residence’ onboard their A380 has written a trip report. (HT: Lucky) Court rules TripAdvisor doesn’t have to turn over […]

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Los Angeles Travel Coverage

What to do, where to stay and where to eat in Los Angeles.

















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A Man Saw a Ball of Gold In the Sky

A man saw a ball of gold in the sky; He climbed for it, And eventually he achieved it — It was clay. Now this is the strange part: When the man went to the earth And looked again, Lo, there was the ball of gold. Now this is the strange part: It was a…



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Watch This American Airlines Dallas – Rio Flight Taxi Without Tires!

An American Airlines 767 blew all 4 right main gear tires on landing at Rio yesterday morning. The aircraft didn’t stop — it taxied to the gate with smoke coming from those tires. The aircraft’s next flight, American 974 to New York JFK, was cancelled. There’s quick video of the plane taxiing. (HT: World Airline […]

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I Under Diversified My Points… Oops!

I find one of the biggest mistakes that people make in this hobby is that they over diversify their points.

I get emails all the time from people that saying "I have half a million miles and I can't even get a business class ticket to Europe with them." Then they provide me with a breakdown of their points balances, and as it turns out they have fewer than 50,000 points per account spread across a dozen programs.

But there's also something to be said for under diversifying. For example, I'd rather have 500,000 miles with a program in each of the three major alliances than 1.5 million miles in one program, as I'd have a lot more flexibility when it comes time to redeem.

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25 crazy New Year's traditions

Hey, if you're in Denmark this New Year's WATCH OUT for flying plates! Writer Matt Hershberger gives us a rundown of all the wackiest New Year's traditions from around the globe.



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36 Hours: What to Do in Vienna

A Velázquez show, sprawling skating rinks and sizzling schnitzel are among the wintertime enticements of the capital.

















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Why Restaurants in Airports Are So Bad (And Why You Should Stop Eating at Shake Shack)

Tyler Cowen wonders whether the Shake Shack IPO means it is time to stop eat there? After an IPO, the equity share of the original creators — in this case Danny Meyer — is diluted. Meyer’s incentive to maintain quality standards and his personal brand name is weakened. The subsequent public shareholders are more likely […]

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Overnighter: A Stroll by the Casbah in Northern Morocco

Chefchaouen may be known for its location amid hashish farms, but its relaxed charms go far beyond that.

















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Tips For Staying Awake Until Midnight On New Year's Eve

For many people the hardest part about New Year's Eve is simply staying awake long enough to make it to midnight.



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Say

40 ways to wish your friends and family a happy 2012.



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In Transit Blog: A Safari With a Closeup on Big Cats

A Wilderness Travel safari to Namibia will allow participants to see veterinarians and researchers working on cheetahs, leopards and lions.





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Consider Buying Amazon Gift Cards Today

One of the most compelling no annual fee credit cards is the Chase Freedom®, which offers 5% cash back on up to $1,500 of spend in rotating quarterly categories. As I wrote about in September, the fourth quarter bonus categories include Amazon, Zappos, and select department stores.

Anyway, today is the last day of the quarter, so if you haven't yet maxed out your fourth quarter bonus category, I'd seriously consider purchasing some Amazon gift cards with your Chase Freedom® today.

I think Amazon gift cards are as close to "good as cash" as gift cards get, given that Amazon sells just about everything.

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