It’s Finally Here! FTG Wallet Accounts For All

Never miss a rewards bonus again. Add credit cards, track rewards, and earn more from your spending – for free! Introducing FrugalTravelGuy’s award-tracking tool, the Wallet. Now available for everyone, Wallet does the difficult work of redeeming travel rewards: the organizing. This tool reminds you about deadlines and keeps you updated on your minimum spending […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/02/its-finally-here-ftg-wallet-accounts-for-all.html

My experience as a black traveler

"Do not allow what outsiders see in music videos and pop culture to define the perception of young black travelers."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/black-beyond-borders-experience-black-world-traveler/

People Eating Breakfast At Fancy Hotels Piss Me Off

You've been warned...

Generally I'll choose an a la carte menu over a buffet any day of the week. Because I'm a selective germaphobe, and buffets are nasty (and that doesn't even account for the fact that they invariably result in overeating... nom nom nom).

But after having breakfast at the Park Hyatt New York the other morning, I think I've changed my mind. Fancy hotels shouldn't be allowed to have a la carte menus. Because people are ridiculous.

The post People Eating Breakfast At Fancy Hotels Piss Me Off appeared first on One Mile at a Time.

from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/02/19/people-eating-breakfast-fancy-hotels-piss-off/

Heaven in the Korean DMZ?

Or is it?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/village-koreas-dmz-might-worlds-idyllic/

US Airlines Should Shut Up About Having to Compete Against Gulf Carriers. Here’s Why.

US airlines have been making loud noises over how unfair it is that they have to compete with some Gulf airlines. They want the administration to take steps against Qatar, Emirates, and Etihad. For foreign policy reasons this is highly unlikely. But the noise – and the overheated rhetoric – have been loud enough that […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/02/19/us-airlines-should-shut-up-about-having-to-compete-against-gulf-carriers-heres-why/

10 signs you were born to travel

"You can say "cheers" in 17 languages."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/10-signs-born-travel/

Delta’s New 20 Minute Checked Baggage Guarantee

One of the things that has always impressed me about Alaska Airlines is their 20 minute baggage guarantee. They guarantee that checked bags will arrive at the carousel within 20 minutes of your plane arriving in the gate, or else you receive a $25 Alaska discount code or 2,500 Mileage Plan miles.

The way Alaska handles checked bags really makes you wonder where other airlines go wrong. I've checked Alaska bags dozens of times, and they've always arrived within 20 minutes. As a matter of fact, they're the only airline I consistently check bags on. Since they start boarding earlier than just about any other airline, I usually just check bags with them and then board last minute.

I've asked people at Alaska about this policy, and they're quite modest about it. They've always told me something along the lines of "well it really isn't that difficult once you set the standard that our employees and ground handling contract workers have to follow." And it works.

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Why the future of tour operating could rest with the smartphone

The tour operator industry has faced a number of challenges over the past five years. NB: This is an analysis by Ashish ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/tour-operators-embrace-app-technology/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tour-operators-embrace-app-technology

Is Seville now Europe's greatest cycling city?

A few years ago, barely anyone in this southern Spanish city rode a bike. Now two-wheeled transport is growing exponentially.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/19/travel/seville-cycling-cnngo/index.html

Lord Vader announces pact with Mickey Mouse

In a galaxy far, far away ... in the Western Caribbean, actually, Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Boba Fett and stormtroopers will party with Disney Cruisers around the pool deck on select sailings.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/18/travel/star-wars-aboard-disney-cruises/index.html

Stayzilla.com secures $15 million to add non-hotel rooms

Indian alternative-accommodation site Stayzilla.com will use its $15 million Series B funding to increase the number of bookable properties to 50,000 by ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/stayzilla/15/million/dollars/funding/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stayzilla-com-secures-15-million-add-non-hotel-inventory

15 signs you're from New Jersey

You can see what your neighbor is eating for breakfast from your kitchen window.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/15-dead-giveaways-youre-new-jersey/

7 British habits I lost in Spain

"British me was always deferential toward the elderly; Spanish me has a healthy respect for them and keeps well clear." — That's right Ed Keith knows what's good for him.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/7-british-habits-lost-moved-spain/

11 lies about living in Berlin

Just admit it. It's nothing like how you thought it would be.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/11-lies-living-berlin/

How to Earn Points for Independent Hotel Stays

Most of us have our go-to and backup hotel companies. In my case, Marriott is my go-to chain, while Starwood and Hyatt are my backup companies for paid reservations. Even though there are over 5,000 hotel properties in the world belonging to these three companies, there are still a large number of attractive destinations without […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/02/how-to-earn-points-for-independent-hotel-stays.html