Frequent Flier: Intrepid in an Earthquake, but Rattled by Locking Luggage

Paige Brown’s survival skills helped her during the 2010 earthquake in Chile. They also came in handy when her locked suitcase refused to open.

















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19 American habits I lost in Ghana

"I never left food on my plate. I ate every bite, and the gracious hosts made sure of it — even if the banku tasted like sour milk or the floating eyeball in the oily broth from the dried fish made me gag."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/19-american-habits-lost-moved-ghana/

Should You Book US Airways Awards Now Or Wait For AAdvantage?

US Airways and American announced their award programs would be combined in the second quarter of 2015, which led to many questions about whether it was better to redeem US Airways miles now or wait. Now that the merger is imminent, Ben asked if I could go through the options again.

First though, let's have a moment of silence for what has been one of the more lucrative (and certainly most entertaining) mileage programs out there.

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How to piss off a Clevelander

Do NOT call Cleveland "the mistake on the lake."



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

Hilton loyalty program site was vulnerable to password-free hacking

Cybersecurity professionals voiced concerns about vulnerabilities in the website system for Hilton Honors, the global hotel chain’s loyalty program. The weakness could ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/hilton-loyalty-program-site-was-vulnerable-to-non-password-based-hacking/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hilton-loyalty-program-site-was-vulnerable-to-non-password-based-hacking

Book Etihad A380 First Class Awards Abu Dhabi – New York

Earlier this month, Etihad announced that it would launch A380 service from its hub in Abu Dhabi to New York JFK beginning December 1, 2015. The airline took delivery of its first A380 last year and introduced it on the route from Abu Dhabi to London, which is around 7 hours, in December, and will...



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/03/book-etihad-a380-first-class-awards-abu-dhabi-new-york/

Sriracha Tours, Insect Buffets, Gator Floats — 8 Fun Activities to Spice Up Travel

The world is full of unique and fun activities. Thankfully, we have the Internet to help us seek them out and learn more. I have come across some of the more interesting ones and researched them for legitimacy, and now I pass them along to you. I hope you find some of these activities as […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/03/sriracha-tours-insect-buffets-gator-floats-8-fun-activities-to-spice-up-travel.html

Could Gyroscope become a new super channel for travel marketers?

There’s a new kid on the block in travel and she doesn’t even know that travel is watching. It’s a seamless sharing ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/could-gyroscope-become-a-new-super-channel-for-travel-marketers/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=could-gyroscope-become-a-new-super-channel-for-travel-marketers

Where to Go Now: Tips From a Veteran on Making the Most of Coachella

Ben Ratliff, a Times music critic, gives advice for attending the festival that’s remarkably similar to running a marathon: Drink water and be wary of the sun.

















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Alaska Airlines Employee Pays a Woman’s Airfare After Delta Strands Her

This is the story of one airline’s generous employee that many have used to try to draw a stark contrast between carriers — the hometown here in Seattle Alaska Airlines and the Darth Vader Death Star Evil Scary interloper Delta. And though it’s a heartwarming story, the larger life lesson about airlines doesn’t actually work. […]

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What nationality is your sex drive?

Which country best matches your sex drive? Take our latest quiz and find out!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/nationality-sex-drive-quiz/

“They threw five grown women in their pajamas out on the streets of Boston”

from Elliott http://elliott.org/from-the-trenches/they-threw-five-grown-women-in-their-pajamas-out-on-the-streets-of-boston/

Book Smart: How to Win on Hotel Reservations

In his new National Geographic book, Traveler magazine editor at large Christopher Elliott outlines how to be the world’s smartest traveler. Here's Elliott’s take on the myriad ways to reserve a room.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/03/23/book-smart-how-to-win-on-hotel-reservations/

Which American Express Card Is Best For Everyday Spend?

Last night I wrote about my latest round of credit card applications, and reader Gaurav asked the following:

"Lucky–do you think the everyday preferred is better than the SPG fit everyday spend? One offers the extra .25 mile per dollar while the other offers a lot more flexibility. I can never make up my mind. Your thoughts?"

For years, the SPG Amex was in a league of its own. And it's still a great card, but it has now gotten competition from Chase, Citi, and even other American Express cards.

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7 French habits your family to adopt

"The French truly appreciate the small things in life."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/7-french-habits-family-adopt/