April 9, 2015

Have we drained the Everglades' future?






from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/08/travel/the-wonder-list-everglades-bill-weir/index.html

'Star Wars' designer imagines planes of the future

Stephen Chang designed a starship for the Star Wars video game franchise. Although he's not an engineer, we wondered what kind of commercial airliners his dynamic imagination would create.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/03/travel/gallery/stephen-chang-imaginary-aircraft/index.html

Europe secret travelers should know

It's got surf. It's got snow. It's got scenery. So why isn't Portugal's Centro region on everyone's travel radar?





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/09/travel/travel-central-portugal/index.html

Robots, virtual reality and retina scans: Hotels' high-tech future

Hotels around the world are using tech in surprising ways.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/08/travel/gallery/hotels-high-tech-future/index.html

Hotel loyalty programs can bring digital rewards in real life

Consumers are beginning to expect digital rewards as part of their loyalty to a brand. Simple rewards such as Twitter or Facebook ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/hotel-loyalty-programs-can-digital-rewards-in-real-life/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=hotel-loyalty-programs-can-digital-rewards-in-real-life

The 10 coolest summer road trips for families in the US

Hit the road on a family adventure:



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/10-coolest-summer-road-trips-families-us/

16 of the most impressive national parks in the US (PHOTOS)

Every bit of wilderness on the planet is impressive, but some places are special for unique reasons.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/most-impressive-national-parks-in-the-us-photos/

The 20 coolest places to camp with kids in the US this summer

Tent camping with your family can be one of the most rewarding experiences you'll ever have as a traveler. Do it this summer:



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/20-coolest-places-camp-kids-us-summer/

Win the Way You Won Before

When you encounter a setback and need to regroup, think back to a time when you won. You mastered a skill, navigated a tricky negotiation, or otherwise came out on top. Can you use the same skill or strategy now? Can you adapt that skill or strategy to a new situation? Sure, circumstances may have changed. But you haven’t always lost or struggled, so think about that time when you got it right.



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/win-the-way-you-won-before/

8 American children’s museums to plan your vacation around

Have Sesame Street loving kids? At the Strong Museum of Play your kids can actually sit on the 123 Sesame Street stoop and call their favorite characters on a pay phone.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/8-american-childrens-museums-plan-vacation-around/

7 ways for kids to talk their parents into a family trip

Seriously, your parents have to break at some point.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/7-ways-kids-talk-parents-family-trip/

6 tips for travel with ADHD kids

It can be tough, but with a little bit of preparation, traveling with an ADHD kid can be an awesome experience. Here's how.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/6-survival-tips-traveling-adhd-kiddo/

How to take great pics of your kids

Stand out from the pack! If you want to bring photos of your kids to life, correct these common pitfalls and you'll be on your way to capturing some perfect moments you'll cherish (and probably frame) for life.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/9-ways-take-better-pictures-kids/

Using Miles for Upgrades: Myth or Reality?

At PMM Travel Consulting, we receive requests from prospective clients indicating their desire to use their miles to upgrade a revenue economy class reservation probably on a weekly basis. The reasons behind such requests vary. Sometimes these clients do not have enough miles available for a premium cabin award. Other times, they want to make […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/04/using-miles-for-upgrades-myth-or-reality.html

15 inspiring Instagrams to fuel your family’s next adventure

Take this insta-inspiration from Instagram for your next outdoor family adventure.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/inspiring-instagrams-to-fuel-your-familys-next-adventure/