In Transit Blog: In Budapest, a Hotel of a Different Note

The Aria hotel in Budapest will honor the city’s musical legacy; one suite is dedicated to the Hungarian composer Franz Liszt.

















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How To Redeem Alaska Miles For Emirates First Class After March

Yesterday I wrote a post entitled "Are Emirates First Class Redemptions Using Alaska Miles Going Away?"

As I explained in the post, Alaska Mileage Plan members don't seem to have access to any first class award availability on Emirates for travel on/after March 28, 2015. An Alaska spokesperson confirmed to me that there was no blocking that they knew of.

Personally, I'm fairly convinced this isn't a coincidence, and that something will be changing with the arrangement between Alaska and Emirates.

For just about as long as Alaska and Emirates have had a reciprocal agreement, there has been a discrepancy in availability. Basically in many cases Alaska Mileage Plan members have access to one fewer first class award seat than Emirates makes available to their own Skywards members.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/01/16/redeem-alaska-miles-emirates-first-class-march/

Spices Sold in the Market in Banjul, The Gambia

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2015/01/15/spices-sold-market-banjul-gambia/

Surfacing: A Sleepy Ottawa Neighborhood Wakes Up

Chefs and entrepreneurs have reinvigorated the ByWard Market area, ushering in an era of hybrid establishments and must-try bars and restaurants.

















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How to piss off someone from Illinois

Go ahead, call it the Willis Tower. Illinoisans dare ya.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/piss-someone-illinois/

5 things you never knew about airline ticket refunds

from Elliott http://elliott.org/advice-you-can-take/5-things-never-knew-airline-ticket-refunds/

All US-Bound Etihad Flights Now Use Pre-Clearance Facility

I've written extensively about Etihad's US Pre-Clearance facility in Abu Dhabi, whereby you clear US immigration before even boarding your flight to the US.

When the facility first launched it was a mess, though over time they've improved it substantially, and now it actually seems to function quite well.

On top of that, keep in mind that Etihad's new premium lounge in Terminal 3 is located right by the entrance to the Pre-Clearance facility, so that's pretty convenient.

Anyway, Etihad has two banks of flights to the US -- a majority of their flights leave mid-morning, while they also have two flights that leave very late at night/early in the morning.

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New Leaks About Anthony Bourdain’s New York Hawker Center Set to Open Soon

We know now that it will be named Bourdain Market and is projected to open this year. I’m skeptical on the opening date, since they haven’t even confirmed the location though it’s believed to be 3 World Trade Center, a location that suggests to me opening might not come quickly. They skyscraper component of the […]

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SUP with icebergs in Lake Michigan

It's cold. It's windy. And Lake Michigan is chock-full of icebergs. For stand-up paddleboarder Karol Garrison, that means it's time to get out on the water.



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19 things you need to do in the US while you’re still in your 20s

If you look back on your life and say, “Man, I’ve had it so easy the entire time!” you’re doing it wrong.



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In Portugal, a Land Finely Aged Like Wine

A road trip through the whitewashed villages of the Alentejo, the southern Portuguese wine country.

















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Choice Tables: In Hong Kong, a World of Menus

Sampling the city’s impressive global cuisine, from Greek to Thai, in refined and streetside restaurants.

















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40% Bonus On Purchased Hyatt Points (Targeted)

Through January 31, 2015, Hyatt Gold Passport is offering a 40% bonus on the purchase of points to those that purchased Gold Passport points in 2014.

If you max out the promotion and purchase 55,000 points you'd receive a total of 77,000 Gold Passport points. That would cost you $1,320, which is a rate of ~1.71 cents per Gold Passport point.

How does this stack up to Hyatt's past promotions on the purchase of points?

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/01/16/40-bonus-purchased-hyatt-points-targeted/

Sir Patrick Stewart stars as the most annoying plane passenger

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/16/entertainment/feat-patrick-stewart-annoying-airline-passengers/index.html

Giveaway: The Green Smoothie Rawkstar Kit

Friday is giveaway day. Comment to win! This week’s giveaway is an awesome Green Smoothie Rawkstar Starter Kit from our good friends at Simple Green Smoothies. Longtime friends Jadah Sellner and Jen Hansard started experimenting with green smoothie recipes as a way to combat their lack of energy and improve life for their families. These…



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