Does Thailand’s Government Want to Ban Orgies, Save on UK Departure Tax from These Cities, and 4 Ways You’re Using Miles Wrong…

News and notes from around the interweb: New day room booking site and app Hotels By Day is giving away free day rooms. There are surprisingly few entries, so your chances of winning are good. So enter. The inside scoop on United’s ellusive Global Services status. In addition to everything mentioned there, Global Services members […]

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Notes on falling in love on the road

Have you fallen for someone while traveling?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/why-its-so-easy-to-fall-in-love-on-the-road/

What $100 will get you in London

"Say you’re planning a trip to London, and are trying to keep your budget for particular things under $100 -- how can you possibly do that in this most expensive of cities?"



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How Families Can Save on Lodging

Collecting points and miles is easy when you’re doing it for yourself, but add two or more children to the mix and it becomes a lot more difficult. The biggest expense is often lodging. Suddenly, the thought of transferring your entire Chase Ink Plus sign-up bonus to Hyatt Gold Passport to cover two rooms for […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/02/how-families-can-save-on-lodging.html

How Many Hyatt Diamond Members Are There?

LoyaltyLobby had an interesting post last week with some fascinating facts about how many elite members Hyatt has, what percent of revenue they contribute to the company, etc. This kind of stuff always intrigues me, though it's very rare for information like this to leak.

So how much revenue do Gold Passport members contribute to the company annually, according to this document?

How many Hyatt Gold Passport members are there?

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Is Airbnb responsible for the softening in New York RevPAR?

A recent analyst report from Credit Suisse suggests that Airbnb has put downward pricing pressure on hotels in New York City. The ...



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Island Edens: Europe’s Carless Paradise

A landscape sliced by streets where horse-drawn carriages roll by and locals go about their daily errands on foot or bicycle may call to mind a bygone era. But, in fact, a journey to a simpler time is exactly what many car-free islands in Europe offer amid the clamor of modern life.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/02/11/island-edens-europes-carless-paradise/

Book American’s Brand New 787 Starting This Saturday

American has released details of its plans for the Boeing 787. As hinted previously, The plane will be based at DFW. Its initial domestic revenue flights, before it begins international service, will be Dallas – Chicago starting May 7 It will fly Dallas – Beijing June 2 And Dallas – Buenos Aires June 4 The […]

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How to use science to avoid jetlag

Jetlag can ruin a trip. Fortunately, we know the science behind it, so here are a few lifehacks to make jetlag less painful.



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Hertz launches digital concierge in Ireland

Hertz has partnered with a local Irish company to create a technology solution for drivers seeking things to do. It’s a Web-based ...



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36 Hours: What to Do in Koreatown, Los Angeles

Just blocks from Hollywood is a newly hip community that offers a vibrant mix of Korean and Latino cultures.

















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T Magazine: Jewelry Designer Irene Neuwirth Goes to the Gem Show

Fifteen years after her first visit, the native Angeleno still makes the trip to the Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase to collect treasures for her line.

















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Airline Industry Performance Is Getting Worse, Says DOT

Poor service, baggage mishandling and overbooked flights are among the problems.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/complaints-about-airlines-reach-13-year-high-says-dot-1812966

American Announces First Boeing 787 Routes

American recently took delivery of their first Boeing 787, which was a bit later than expected. They were originally supposed to take delivery of their first 787 in 2014, though that delivery slipped to late January 2015, which wasn't a big deal in the grand scheme of things.

As is the norm when airlines take delivery of a new type of aircraft, it doesn't immediately go into passenger service. Instead they work on finalizing the interior, crew familiarization, pilot training, etc.

Anyway, American has finally announced their first 787 routes, which include the following:

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How dumb does Delta think you are?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/advice-you-can-take/dumb-delta-think/