Hello Walmart! How corporate America is taking a page from Logan’s Run

from Elliott http://elliott.org/advice-you-can-take/hello-walmart-how-corporate-america-is-taking-a-page-from-logans-run/

Kenya Attack Scares Off Visitors As Tourism Industry Struggles

The ongoing decline in tourism has hurt Kenya in recent years.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/kenya-garissa-college-attack-tourists-back-away-after-al-shabab-militants-kill-148-1870542

BIG NEWS: New Budget Travel Guides and Book Updates!

Back in September, I announced the release of a series of travel guides, beginning with five cities around the world. They were handy resources for travelers that got to the point, included off the beaten path destinations, and directed people to more local restaurants and bars. But like all first editions, there was room for improvement. After getting some feedback and suggestions from readers, I took them offline and, though revised versions have been reuploaded and available since January, I […]

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from Nomadic Matt's Travel Site http://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/budget-guide-update/

Vintage Rio de Janeiro: 1943

Taken from National Geographic’s archives, this unpublished 1943 photo of a crowded streetcar in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, makes all other commutes look like a joyride.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/04/06/vintage-rio-de-janeiro-1943/

Club Carlson Triple Points Promotion — Huge Earnings Potential!

Club Carlson has announced their next global promotion, entitled "Triple Points Time."

Through this promotion, Club Carlson is offering:

-- Triple points for stays between April 6 and June 28, 2015

-- 1,000 bonus points for stays booked through the Club Carlson mobile app between April 6 and June 28, 2015

This promotion is valid on eligible stays, which excludes stays booked using free night awards or Points + Cash. Furthermore, registration is required to participate in the promotion.

The post Club Carlson Triple Points Promotion — Huge Earnings Potential! appeared first on One Mile at a Time.

from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/04/06/club-carlson-triple-points-promotion-huge-earnings-potential/

You've been gone from Oregon

You miss moss, ferns, and the sound of raindrops filtering through the foliage after a storm:



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/18-signs-youve-away-oregon-long/

What to Do Before 2 Devaluations, Where You Want a Selfie, and Deals to Leverage

Often there are great posts on other blogs worth being aware of. Folks are writing up deals that I may not have much to add to, so I share what you need to know that's being discussed elsewhere and link to some interesting or unique news articles about travel, miles, and points.

Today we've got two programs about to devalue -- here's what you need to know, and what you need to *do*. We have an analysis of some travel deals you may want to jump on. And more, so read on..

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/04/06/what-to-do-before-2-devaluations-where-you-want-a-selfie-and-deals-to-leverage/

Massachusetts explainers

The word “wicked” is not what you think it means:



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/12-things-everyone-massachusetts-needs-explain-towners/

Delta 20 Minute Baggage Guarantee Extended Indefinitely

In February of this year, Delta announced a new 20 minute checked baggage guarantee. Through their “Bags On Time” guarantee, Delta guarantees that your checked bag will arrive at the carousel within 20 minutes of your domestic flight arriving at the gate. If they fail to deliver, you’ll receive 2,500 bonus SkyMiles.

Given the battle going on between Alaska and Delta, the introduction of this was clearly intended to compete with Alaska, which offers a similar 20 minute baggage guarantee. When Delta first announced the promotion it was done as a trial, and was only available through March 31, 2015.

My guess is that this was a limited time offer so that Delta could see how well they could actually deliver on the guarantee and to see how consumers responded to it.

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/04/06/delta-20-minute-baggage-guarantee-extended-indefinitely/

Periscope: ten types of users so far

Unless home is under a rock without an internet connection, it’s likely you’ve heard of Periscope.

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/periscope-ten-types-users/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=periscope-ten-types-of-users-so-far

New! Sign Up to “Make Your Dream Trip a Reality” (A 30-Day Creative Live Course)

Link: Register for Free "Dream Trip" CourseAttention, everyone! My travel hacking colleague Stephanie Zito and I will be teaching an all-new online course starting later this month, and I'd love for you to join us. We previously taught a one-day workshop that was watched live by more than 12,000 of you. The feedback we got after that one was: “Whoa, this is great—but there’s so much info!” For this one, we’re teaching everything through 30 short, action-packed lessons (a new one unveiled each weekday once we begin on April 26) and focusing on something more specific. It’s not just “earn a ton of miles and points,” although we'll certainly show you how to do that. More importantly, it’s about taking a dream trip, going somewhere you’ve always wanted to but haven’t planned for or thought was too expensive.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/make-your-dream-trip-a-reality/

Budapest food myths that need to die

Budapest is a vegetarian’s nightmare:



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/8-budapest-food-myths-need-die/

Venezuela Hotels to Guests: Bring Your Own Toilet Paper

Many hotels in Venezuela, especially smaller and boutique properties, are asking guests to bring their own toilet paper and other essentials. Even that isn't fool proof, as the government appears to be confiscating toilet paper from those traversing the country. Here's why the TP situation has gotten this dire. Read on...

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/04/06/venezuela-hotels-to-guests-bring-your-own-toilet-paper/

Florence Y'all Water Tower in Florence, Kentucky

When a water tower was built next to and denoting the new Florence Mall, it raised concerns about being a large advertisement and thus breaking the law. But that was nothing that a couple of stripes and an apostrophe couldn't fix.

The tower was built in 1974, with the words "Florence Mall" painted on the dome. The Bureau of Highways wrote to Florence's then mayor, C.M. "Hop" Ewing, that the tower was advertising the mall and that since it was much larger than highway advertising laws, the paint would have to be redone. The mayor along with civil staff came up with an admitted "corny, but cost-effective" solution of just repainting the M to make a Y, and then adding an apostrophe to make the "Mall" a "Y'all," Southern American English's second person plural pronoun. The repainting took less than $500 and created a landmark.

While the tower has been repainted over the years, the unconventional fix still remains and has even lent its name to the Florence Y'all Festivals in the community.

from Atlas Obscura http://atlasobscura.com.feedsportal.com/c/35387/f/665719/s/4524565a/sc/7/l/0L0Satlasobscura0N0Cplaces0Cflorence0Ey0Eall0Ewater0Etower/story01.htm

Rick’s Picks: Now Which Card Should I Use?

All the points, miles and free nights from our March 1 applications are now safely tucked away in their respective accounts and we are back to that age-old question: “Which card should I use?” Our circumstances may be different than yours, but we all face this issue after every application cycle. We are back to […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/04/ricks-picks-now-which-card-should-i-use.html