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January 14, 2015

Virgin Hotels launches in-room personal assistant called…

Lucy is the name of the new mobile app launched by Virgin Hotels. The app will complement the guest experience with a ...

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Marrakech Luxury Hotel Surge: Four Big Names on their Way

The Mandarin Oriental, Park Hyatt, Ritz-Carlton and W Hotels will all be opening new hotels in Marrakech, Morocco within the next few years, according to HotelChatter. At first glance, you might not think there is anything frugal about this news. After all, Mandarin Oriental, Park Hyatt and Ritz-Carlton are generally expensive hotel brands. However, the […]

from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/01/marrakech-luxury-hotel-surge-four-big-names-on-their-way.html

36 Hours: What to Do in Memphis

Beyond blues, barbecue and Elvis, you can find zydeco and indie rock, newly vibrant neighborhoods and a refurbished civil rights museum.

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Schedule Change Causes Fantastic American Airlines Premium Cabin Award Space to South America

The schedule for American Airlines’ Miami – Santiago flight AA957 switches on April 14: From a 10:15pm departure to an 11:55pm departure. From a reconfigured Boeing 777-200 (new business class and no first) to an older 777-200 (

The post Schedule Change Causes Fantastic American Airlines Premium Cabin Award Space to South America appeared first on View from the Wing.

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Here’s some free geeky knowledge from Silicon Valley’s engineering elite [VIDEO]

One advantage of working for a growth-stage company is the many educational opportunities that are institutionally available. And thanks to the general ...

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/free-knowledge-from-silicon-valley-engineering-elite/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=airbnb-tech-talks-video

Budget guide to Stockholm

You don't need to go broke to visit Sweden's beautiful capital. Stockholm local Emmy Lennevald gives you some tips on how to visit without breaking the bank.

from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/budget-guide-to-stockholm/

Here's how to make gorgeous winter photos

Snowy landscapes and ice are beautiful but challenging to photograph. Pro Nikon photographer Alex Soh shares a few tips.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/13/travel/winter-photography-tips/index.html

Flight 8501 Fuselage Located

MV Swift Rescue, a Singaporean vessel, reportedly captured images of the fuselage, which could be holding the bodies of several victims.

from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/airasia-flight-8501-fuselage-located-images-show-wing-attached-planes-body-1783154

Today Only: Alaska Passing On Fuel Savings With 10-20% Discount On Tickets

With fuel prices down, a lot of consumers ask "why aren't airlines passing on the savings?" The answer is simple, because the cost of tickets is in no way linked to the cost of fuel. Instead it's based on capacity and demand, and right now capacity is down and demand is up, which is why fares are up. It's the same reason fares weren't higher when the airlines were on the brink of bankruptcy and fuel prices were sky high. ;)

That being said, Alaska is running a promotion entitled "Paying it Forward," the premise of which being that they're saving on fuel prices lately and want to pass that on. Of course it's just a marketing gimmick, but at least it's a cute one.

Through this promotion they're offering discounts of 10-20% using promotion code FUELSAVINGS. The basic terms are as follows:

The post Today Only: Alaska Passing On Fuel Savings With 10-20% Discount On Tickets appeared first on One Mile at a Time.

from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/01/14/today-alaska-passing-fuel-savings-10-20-discount-tickets/

Mistaken for a prostitute in Buenos Aires because I’m black

"I tried to wear looser clothes. At one point, I started wearing an Islamic style hijab. But to no avail — the calls of “puta, cuanto?” continued." Ama Yawson points out that, clearly, global travel is not an equal-opportunity endeavor.

from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/mistaken-prostitute-buenos-aires-im-black/

Ich bin ein Berliner – THack brings travel hackathon roadshow to Germany

Do you have an idea for a digital innovation in travel? Can you code a working mobile or web application in 24 ...

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