Netanya Journal: For Jews From France, a Sociable Landing Spot in Israel

With safety issues growing after the terrorist attacks in Paris, the French economy struggling and an open invitation from Israel to relocate, French-Israeli Jews in Netanya await new arrivals.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/42605423/sc/8/l/0L0Snytimes0N0C20A150C0A10C160Cworld0Cmiddleeast0Cfor0Ejews0Efrom0Efrance0Ea0Esociable0Elanding0Espot0Ein0Eisrael0Bhtml0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

35% Bonus on American Express Transfers to Virgin America Through February 15

American Express is offering a 35% bonus on transfers to Virgin America through February 15. With this offer you get 135 Virgin America points for 200 Membership Rewards points, instead of getting just 100. This isn’t unusual, they had a 40% transfer bonus to Virgin America last year and in the latter half of September […]

The post 35% Bonus on American Express Transfers to Virgin America Through February 15 appeared first on View from the Wing.

from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/01/15/35-bonus-american-express-transfers-virgin-america-february-15/

A Neat Way to Buy Hotel Nights at a Discount, and Get Your Money Back for Prepaid Nights You Don’t Want – Plus Emirates Playing Dirty Pool and an Amex OPEN Savings Devaluation

News and notes from around the interweb: I’m giving away 5 prizes each of a $200 gift card and top tier elite status with National Car Rental. Leave a comment in the entry thread, that’s all you have to do to enter. Reports of a Citi Prestige 50,000 point signup bonus. Here’s a review of […]

The post A Neat Way to Buy Hotel Nights at a Discount, and Get Your Money Back for Prepaid Nights You Don’t Want – Plus Emirates Playing Dirty Pool and an Amex OPEN Savings Devaluation appeared first on View from the Wing.

from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/01/15/neat-way-buy-hotel-nights-discount-get-money-back-prepaid-nights-dont-want-plus-emirates-playing-dirty-pool-amex-open-savings-devaluation/

Caesars Entertainment Files for a Very Very Messy Bankruptcy

Caesars Entertainment Operating Group, which owns most of Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, filed for bankruptcy today in Chicago. This is going to be one complicated bankruptcy. Some of Caesars’ creditors sought to force the entity into bankruptcy in Delaware earlier in the week, and the Delaware judge has ordered a halt to the Chicago […]

The post Caesars Entertainment Files for a Very Very Messy Bankruptcy appeared first on View from the Wing.

from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/01/15/caesars-entertainment-files-messy-bankruptcy/

In Transit Blog: Airlines Address Security of Mileage Accounts

American Airlines and United Air Lines are responding to the theft of user names and passwords of members of their frequent-flyer programs, including restoring miles that were stolen.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/425f39f0/sc/10/l/0Lintransit0Bblogs0Bnytimes0N0C20A150C0A10C150Cairlines0Eaddress0Esecurity0Eof0Emileage0Eaccounts0C0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

FTG Exclusive Promotion: No Service Fees on Visas to China, Kenya and More

Year-round, readers from FrugalTravelGuy receive $5 off orders from Allied Passport and Visa Services. While that’s a nice discount, this one’s even better. From now until February 31, 2015, customers will have the $45 service charge waived — meaning you only have to pay embassy fees and return shipping for any passport and visa services […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/01/ftg-exclusive-promotion-no-service-fees-on-visas-to-china-kenya-and-more.html

Best Hotels In Cuba

Rooftop pools, swim-up bars and outdoor showers are among the amenities offered by online reviewers' favorite Cuban hotels.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/best-hotels-cuba-where-stay-beaches-bars-butlers-after-us-relaxes-travel-rules-1785200

Watch: the sickest ski video ever

A normal day for skier Candide Thovex is an absolutely insane day for everyone else. See what skiing looks like from his point of view.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/sickest-ski-video-weve-ever-seen/

Startup pitch: Tripda connects passengers with drivers on long distance rides

The latest travel startup pitch comes from Tripda, a platform to connect those offering long distance ride sharing to those travelers seeking ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/startup-pitch-tripda-connects-passengers-with-drivers-long-distance/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=startup-pitch-tripda

You Can Earn Top Tier Elite Status With Nothing But Credit Card Spend

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 You Can Earn Top Tier Elite Status With Nothing But Credit Card Spend appeared first on View from the Wing.

from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/01/15/can-earn-top-tier-elite-status-nothing-credit-card-spend/

Video: Which Credit Card Should I Use to Pay for an Huge Event?

Some friends of mine are getting married in Savannah later this year. They’re having their reception at a Hilton and want to know how they can get the best rewards through a credit card when they pay their bill. I don’t know exactly how much it’ll cost, but let’s make the assumption the total will […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/01/video-which-credit-card-should-i-use-to-pay-for-an-huge-event.html

The Breathtaking Views From The First Airbus A350 Commercial Flight

The need to avoid Syria on the way to Europe results in beautiful views of a winter moonscape.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/airbus-a350-first-commercial-flight-avoiding-syria-overflight-unveils-breathtaking-1785046

Review: American First Class Lounge Chicago O’Hare and Business Class, Chicago – Paris

Previous installments: Introduction: Paris for the Holidays, Saying Goodbye to American’s Old Business Class, and a Suite at the Park Hyatt Vendome I’ve reviewed American’s Flagship first class lounges many times, such as Los Angeles, New York JFK, New York JFK, New York JFK, and Chicago O’Hare. So if you’re interested in more detail these […]

The post Review: American First Class Lounge Chicago O’Hare and Business Class, Chicago – Paris appeared first on View from the Wing.

from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/01/15/review-american-first-class-lounge-chicago-ohare-business-class-chicago-paris/

All I Did Was Blink.

I’m working on a post about a pitch-black restaurant we visited in London, but it’s taking me longer than I thought to pull together. In the meantime, I wanted to share with you some photos from our trip to California over the holidays. These were taken by our friend Dawn at dinner on our last […]



from The Everywhereist http://www.everywhereist.com/all-i-did-was-blink/

Come the revolution: The startup world is due for another wave

Surfers and entrepreneurs have a lot in common. They’re both constantly searching for the next big wave.

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/startup-world-revolution-next-wave/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=come-revolution-startup-world-due-another-wave