This Week in Travel – Episode 182

Jen, Chris and I are joined by this week’s guest Paula Froelich, editor of Yahoo Travel. This Week’s News: Skymall files for bankruptcy Expedia Acquires Travelocity for $280 Million Woman pays $164K per year to live on luxury cruise ship Report: Orbitz putting itself up for sale United Airlines plans Cuba flights Picks of the [...]



from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2015/01/30/week-travel-episode-182/

'Yarn bombers' plot large-scale knitting attack

An urban art phenomenon is redecorating Chile's cityscape with brightly colored wools and basket stitches.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/29/world/chilean-yarn-bombers-plot-knitting/index.html

Ecuador to become first foreign government to run Super Bowl ad

The small South American nation will pay $3.8 million to promote tourism during the Super Bowl broadcast.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/29/travel/ecuador-super-bowl/index.html

Where Have the Singapore Airlines First Class Award Seats Gone?

Reader Alex R. writes to ask about the status of award space on Singapore Airlines. Just wanted to see if you knew why all the saver inventory seems to be dropped from Singapore First, even a year out? ..[New York JFK-Frankfurt] I checked every day from May to January. I less comprehensively searched [Tokyo Narita […]

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How to: First long exposure photo

Learn how to capture that sick nighttime or long-exposure shot.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/take-first-long-exposure-photo/

Size REALLY does matter in travel – welcome to a new era for devices

No one can escape the rise and rise of mobile and its importance in the travel industry. Tablets, smartphones and, now the ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/mobile-devices-hotels/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nb-viewpoint-pedro-colaco-president-chief-executive-guestcentric

Kayak adds Hotel for Tonight tool to app, Cuba to search

HotelTonight’s pioneering success with same-day hotel bookings has led a host of copycat products from other companies, including online travel agencies like ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/kayak-adds-hotel-tonight-tool-app-joining-trend/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kayak-adds-hotel-tonight-tool-app-joining-trend

Monster wave devours pro surfer

Poor Pedro Calado...he...almost...had it. And that's why they call this place "Jaws."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/monster-wave-devours-pro-surfer-mauis-north-shore/

Signs you were raised on Long Island

"You get weirdly proud when Long Island is on the national news, even if it’s bad news: 'Yeah, Gilgo Beach? My friends and I hung out there last summer!'”



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/17-signs-born-raised-long-island/

On Slavery’s Doorstep in Ghana

Descendants of Venture Smith, a famous slave who won freedom and success in America, return to the roots of his captivity.

















from NYT > Travel http://rss.nytimes.com/c/34625/f/642561/s/42de8db6/sc/17/l/0L0Snytimes0N0C20A150C0A20C0A10Ctravel0Con0Eslaverys0Edoorstep0Ein0Eghana0Bhtml0Dpartner0Frss0Gemc0Frss/story01.htm

The Getaway: You Googled It, We Answered It

A team of analysts at Google divulged travelers’ most pressing questions, such as how to pack and is it safe to fly.

















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Last Call: United Global Entry Fee Payment Code

Global Entry is an expedited immigration program that can make traveling internationally a relative breeze. It allows you to bypass the lines at immigration by using a kiosk rather than speaking to a Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agent.

The application process for Global Entry requires you to complete a lengthy application and then schedule an in-person interview at one of the various CBP offices, most of which are at airports. It also requires a $100 application fee.

For the past several years, United has had a Global Entry benefit whereby Mileage Plus members with Global Services, 1K, or Platinum status have been eligible for a payment code that covers 100% of the fee. It's a very easy and seamless process -- quite a rarity for United these days.

Sadly, United has announced that the Global Entry fee reimbursement will not be a benefit of the 2015 Mileage Plus program. So if you're eligible and haven't done so already, I would request a payment code ASAP.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/01/30/last-call-united-global-entry-fee-payment-code/

Wellness Tourism Explodes Into $500 Billion Industry

As travelers demand more holistic vacation experiences, "wellness travel" takes off.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/wellness-tourism-explodes-500-billion-industry-1799648

Qatar Airways Buys a Stake in British Airways Parent IAG

oneworld alliance members British Airways and Qantas were once BFFs, participating in a joint venture on the London-Sydney (“Kangaroo”) route. Money-losing Qantas exited that arrangement in favor of working outside the alliance with Emirates, which has led to major Emirates growth in the Australia market. Emirates competitor and Gulf mega-carrier Qatar then joined oneworld. (And, […]

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Watch This Pam Am 747 Take to the Skies (Or At Least the Ground) in the Ultimate 1970s Recreation

Air travel has changed a bit over the past few decades—and mostly for the better. Back in the day, an average transcontinental airfare would run you at least $1,500 in today’s dollars, compared to $400 or so now. Yikes. There were no budget airlines, and—shocking—there were no Frequent Flyer programs where average people could earn…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/pam-am-747-recreation/