Delta Adds Award Blackout Dates to Its Terms and Conditions

Delta has updated its terms and conditions to add specific blackout dates for using SkyMiles to book awards on two of its partner airlines. What Are Blackout Dates? Let’s be clear about terms: Blackout dates are specific days where you cannot use your miles. Capacity controls are where there are a limited number of seats […]

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Brainy bags: Smart luggage is here!

Featuring everything from built in electronic scales to app-controlled biometric locks, these new travel accessories combine brains and beauty in one special package.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/01/travel/top-new-travel-acessories-2015/index.html

Is this the world's best place for cakes?

From Sachertorte and apple strudel to life-size Madonna cakes, Austria has the rest of the world licked when it comes to desserts.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/02/travel/experts-guide-austrian-cakes/index.html

Pursuits: In Dubai, Swinging Clubs Under the Stars

Playing golf at night allows you to be a tourist during the day — something your family might appreciate.

















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Wandering Earl Tours 2015 (New Trips Announced!)

Wandering Earl

It’s a beautiful morning. I woke up early, went for a walk, ate some fruit and then I even treated my hair to both shampoo and conditioner while in the shower. My hair feels so silky and I’m full of … Read more →

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When You Should NOT Book an Award

We constantly talk about the best award booking opportunities. However, we rarely mention the itineraries which should not be booked as part of awards. One of the keys to coming out ahead in the miles and points game is to be able to determine when booking an award simply does not make sense. If you […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/04/when-you-should-not-book-an-award.html

Having Drinks in The Shard

DJI Inspire Review It’s now up on the DJI Inspire Review page. One of the videos in there was even shot right down below where Stu and I were having drinks! Nice YouTube Playlist I’m listening to music on YouTube more and more now… I kind of have it running on a second computer while […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2015/04/02/having-drinks-in-the-shard/

I’m envious of those other laptop batteries – why won’t HP help me?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/problem-solved/im-envious-of-those-other-laptop-batteries-why-wont-hp-help-me/

In Transit Blog: A Friendly Pillow Fight, Worldwide

The 10th annual International Pillow Fight Day — a playful occasion — is scheduled for April 4 in cities around the world, including Seattle, New York, Budapest and Buenos Aires.





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Epic vid of dude motorbiking Nepal

When Alex Chacon strapped on a camera and rode 1,000 miles across Nepal, he recorded an insane journey you'd only otherwise experience by doing it yourself. Check it:



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/dude-takes-200cc-bike-ridiculous-nepalese-roads-youve-ever-seen/

Elite Status I Did Not Earn.. And Would Rather Not Have

I didn’t notice my account get its status upgraded, though it appears on Award Wallet (and now that I log in) as though it already has been. I received a direct mail piece from Marriott Rewards giving me Gold elite status: I was already a Marriott Rewards silver elite member, the lowest status I hold […]

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Why cyclists need to ride the Ronde

Because it demands the endurance of a wolf:



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/8-reasons-serious-cyclists-need-ride-ronde-belgium/

Sure, I’ll Take A Massage With My Day Room!

There's no denying that I'm getting old. I may only be in my mid-20s, but the number of "butt-in-seat" miles I've flown suggests otherwise. I've flown well over four million miles, and there are some things I just won't do to myself anymore, which I would have done without thinking about twice a decade ago.

For example I don't take domestic redeyes anymore, and I don't do super-long layovers between longhaul flights without getting a day room.

As I've mentioned a countless number of times before, I'm soon headed to the Maldives, and decided to fly back on Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong in business class.

It's tough to beat the $1,460 business class fare on Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong.

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Epic: Brave duo navigates Iran’s longest river source to sea

Their aim was to explore the culture of a misunderstood nation. They got more than they bargained for...



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American AAdvantage Just Made One Shocking Change to Its Terms and Conditions

The American AAdvantage program recently updated its terms and conditions. They added this sentence: To the full extent allowed by law, these Terms and Conditions disclaim any duty of good faith and fair dealing as well as any implied contractual terms or obligations. That’s pretty striking language — they have no “duty of good faith […]

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