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August 8, 2014

Every travel sharing economy startup pitch rolled into one [VIDEO]

It is very easy to see why so many startups have become clichés – the circle-jerking over one another, similar pitch language ...

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/sharing-economy-startup-pitch-video/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=every-travel-sharing-economy-startup-pitch-rolled-one-video

High drama: Stunning cliffside beaches

Sandy stretches that meander serenely into gentle waves are lovely. But that's not the kind of beach that makes your knees buckle and has you reaching for your camera before you've got the sunscreen on your nose.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/08/travel/spectacular-cliffside-beaches/index.html

Escape from Istanbul: The tiny islands where a chaotic city unwinds

Traffic-free Prince Islands offer a break from the mayhem on the shores of the Marmara.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/08/08/travel/istanbul-islands/index.html

Party like a local in New Orleans

"NCIS: New Orleans" actress Zoe McLellan takes us on a tour of some of her favorite spots in New Orleans.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/us/2014/08/07/nr-travel-insider-new-orleans-zoe-mclellan.cnn.html

20 portraits from the Caribbean

Sailing the Caribbean is a lifestyle; you have the luxury to choose what private seashore you're anchored in, or find a beach with nobody around.

from Matador NetworkMatador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/20-portraits-enduring-caribbean/

Monarch connects passengers to in-flight entertainment, Bravofly upgrades apps, and more…

This is a roundup of product news and announcements for travel DEVICES in tourism and hospitality for August 2014. Friday 8 August ...

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/travel-devices-roundup-august-2014/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=travel-devices-roundup-august-2014

Giveaway: $100 Gift Certificate from Hello Holiday

Every Friday is giveaway day. Comment to win! I first wrote about Megan Hunt in The $100 Startup. Since then she’s continued to inspire, working on various projects, raising her daughter, and co-founding a new fashion company called Hello Holiday. Hello Holiday features fun women’s clothing (in great colors!) from emerging designers. In a true…

from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/giveaway-100-gift-certificate-from-hello-holiday/

Not just for the workers – hotel gives guests a pair of Google Glass specs

Lots of talk of travel brands arming their staff with Google Glass to help with services – but what about giving customers ...

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/google-glass-hotel-guests/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=google-glass-guests

Expedia (and others) will be affected big-time by Priceline-Ctrip marriage

Priceline’s planned investment in Ctrip is a smart move for both companies, though not as unexpected as some might believe. Many employees ...

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/priceline-ctrip-others-affected/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=priceline-ctrip-analysis

Skypicker, a fight search start-up, accelerates growth and may add a B2B play

Cheap flight search engine Skypicker says it is finding a growth niche in youth and budget travelers who want to tour Europe. ...

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/air-metasearch-site-skypicker-claims-rapid-growth-young-budget-travelers-europe/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=air-metasearch-site-skypicker-claims-rapid-growth-young-budget-travelers-europe

Planning and Budgeting for My First Cruise

A few weeks ago, I wrote about the fact that I just finished planning our first cruise. Since my husband doesn’t have much vacation left this year, we needed to make it a short one. Therefore, we chose a 4-day deal that runs from Thursday through Sunday and leaves from Port Canaveral. We’ll be at […]

from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/08/planning-and-budgeting-for-my-first-cruise.html

August 7, 2014

The New Arcanum Trailer and the Sun Drifts Away Into Time

The New Arcanum Trailer! Here it is! We also just put this up on The Arcanum website. I know thousands and thousands of you have applied and are still waiting in the Neverending Orphanage of Lost and Forgotten Souls. You drift about like wayward souls, waiting for a Master to choose you, and pluck you […]

from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/08/08/the-new-arcanum-trailer-and-the-sun-drifts-away-into-time/