February 17, 2015

The modern technology world will drive your brain totally nuts

In an era of email, text messages, Facebook and Twitter, we’re all required to do several things at once. But this constant multitasking is taking its toll.






from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/modern-technology-drive-brain-nuts/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=modern-technology-world-will-drive-brain-totally-nuts

Huge Savings On Vancouver Hotels This Spring

I've written in the past about the lucrative hotel promotions being offered by beVancouver, which offer gift cards for Vancouver hotel stays in the off season. They most recently offered promotions in the spring of 2014 and the fall of 2014.


Anyway, beVancouver is back with their latest promotion for hotel stays. The promotion is valid for bookings and check-ins made by April 30, 2015.


They're offering Amex prepaid gift cards of $50, $75, $100, or $125 per booking (not per night). While that was the only bonus in the past, this time around they're actually offering a $50 gift card for every additional night after the first night.


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/02/17/huge-savings-vancouver-hotels-spring/

Why Nordic countries are better

If you're against transparency, gender equality and babies, then Norway, Denmark, Finland, Sweden and Iceland probably aren't for you.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/18-reasons-nordic-countries-better/

AmEx Centurion Lounge: The Airport Oasis that Makes Domestic Flying Comfortable

Personal Link: The Platinum Card from American Express Business Link: The Business Platinum Card from American Express A couple of years ago, American Express made an unexpected move: they decided to create their own series of domestic airline lounges that are actually nice. See, most lounges in the U.S. (and Canada, and honestly much of…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/amex-centurion-lounge/

Is in-flight Wi-Fi just another way for airlines to profit from bad service?





from Elliott http://elliott.org/advice-you-can-take/flight-wi-fi-just-another-way-airlines-make-money-bad-service/

Loyalty in travel isn’t dead – it’s evolving and it’s personal

Loyalty used to be as simple as status. A guest stays with you, he or she gets points and you give them ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/loyalty-not-dead-evolving-personal-revinate/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=loyalty-isnt-dead-evolving-personal

American Changing How Elite Upgrade Priority Will Work

American will be eliminating ‘through passenger’ priority for upgrades. The date this change will take place is speculated to be March 11. American’s upgrade priority for domestic flights (which 18 months ago also became priority for international flights) has been: Elite status level Whether the passenger is connecting off another American flight Whether the passenger […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/02/17/american-changing-elite-upgrade-priority-will-work/

Hyatt Promotion Offering 20% Refund On Points Redemptions

Hyatt has just announced a heck of a promotion, available exclusively for those with their co-branded Chase Hyatt Visa Card.


Through this promotion, Hyatt is offering Gold Passport members with their co-branded credit card a 20% refund on points bookings.


In order to take advantage of this promotion:


-- Register before March 31, 2015

-- Stay at a hotel using points before July 31, 2015

-- Receive a 20% refund on points redeemed within 4-6 weeks after the stay is completed


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/02/17/hyatt-promotion-offering-20-refund-points-redemptions/

How travel made me a listener

"But her name? I didn't catch it. Her shitload of stories? I didn't ask."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/travel-made-listener/

Wood Bison in Elk Island National Park, Alberta





from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2015/02/16/wood-bison-in-elk-island-national-park-alberta/

Which airports offer the world's best customer service?

They might not all have fancy amenities like movie theaters and skating rinks, but these airports know how to treat their passengers right.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/17/travel/airports-best-customer-service/index.html

2,500 “Beautiful Moments” from People in 24 Countries

This is a reader story. (Read others or tell us yours.) In her darkest hour, Janne Williams discovered the power of being able to identify and remember positive moments throughout her day. Now, she travels the world asking others to do the same, and share their moments with her. Here’s Janne: While helplessly watching my…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/2500-beautiful-moments/

Delta CEO Links “Big 3″ Middle Eastern Airlines To Terrorists… Really?!

There's a big battle brewing between the "big three" US carriers and the "big three" Middle Eastern carriers, whereby the US carriers are pressuring the government to intervene.


I explained this in a post several days backed, entitled “Should The Big Three Middle Eastern Airlines Be Stopped?”


What it basically boils down to is this:


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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/02/17/delta-ceo-links-big-3-middle-eastern-airlines-terrorists-really/

Awesome Offer: 20% Rebate on Nearly All Hyatt Redemptions Through July 31 for Co-Brand Cardholders

Following Hyatt’s announcement of new benefits for Diamond members, they’re out with something for co-brand credit card holders as well. Cardmembers can register to receive a 20% rebate on award redemptions. Here’s how it works: Register by March 31 Redeem any time by — and complete your stay by — July 31, 2015 The rebate […]


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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/02/17/awesome-offer-20-rebate-nearly-hyatt-redemptions-july-31-co-brand-cardholders/

Skyscanner aims high in Asia-Pacific as strategic buy and partnerships kick in

Skyscanner CFO Shane Corstorphine has revealed “there is no reason why APAC cannot be 50% of our business in the not-too-distant future”. ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/Skyscanner-aims-high-in-APAC/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=skyscanner