Should the government regulate loyalty programs?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/the-navigator/government-regulate-loyalty-programs/

Autumn Awesomeness in Queenstown

Sony A6000 Review! Come see the new Sony A6000 Review! I’ll keep adding to it as the weeks and months go on, but I thought you might enjoy an early look! Five Days of New Tips/Tricks Videos on the Blog! Day Three! Let me know if you have any questions… happy to answer! Here’s some […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/10/19/autumn-awesomeness-in-queenstown/

10 idioms only Italians understand

#3) "Non mi rompere i maroni" translates to, "Don't break my chestnuts!"and it's typically what you’d say to someone annoying.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/10-idioms-italians-understand/

Reporter Aboard Carnival Cruise During Ebola Scare

Despite being trapped on a Carnival cruise with a passenger who may be infected with Ebola, reporter says passengers are in high spirits.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/ebola-virus-outbreak-scare-forces-carnival-cruise-line-ship-turn-around-reporter-live-1707421

Don’t Miss Out: 70,000 Points, One Day Left

I receive compensation for many links on this blog. You don’t have to use these links, but I am grateful to you if you do. American Express, Citibank, Chase, and other banks are advertising partners of this site. I do not write about all credit cards that are available — instead focusing on miles, points, […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/10/18/dont-miss-70000-points-one-day-left/

Don’t Take Advantage of American Express Transfer Bonuses!

Yesterday American Express came out with a 35% bonus on transfers to Virgin Atlantic. But Virgin Atlantic has the worst miles and hits you with fuel surcharges. Today they came out with a 50% bonus on transfers to Starwood Preferred Guest. Starwood points are awesome, but you’re still only getting 1 Starwood point for every […]

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Weekly Review: October 18, 2014

Good morning from Chicago! This has been a relatively low-key week for me on the travel front, though I’ve still been in three cities, so maybe I just don’t know what low-key means anymore Featured Stories First Look At Qatar Airways A380! The delays, the blame games, the general drama. The rebooked tickets, the positioning…

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2014/10/18/weekly-review-october-18-2014/

The First Class of Etihad’s Residence Butlers in the Sky Have Graduated. Here’s Who They Are.

When Etihad’s Airbus A380 takes to the skies, it will include the most luxurious accomodation by far in commercial aviation — in addition to what looks to be an amazing first class, there will be a single three-room “residence.” The residence offers: a single or double occupancy 3 room cabin with double bed, 2 dining […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2014/10/18/first-class-etihads-residence-butlers-sky-graduated-heres/

Diving into the Water at Sunset, Namibia

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/10/17/diving-water-sunset-namibia/

How to Protect Yourself from Ebola: the Dulles Passenger in a Homemade Hazmat Suit Goes Viral

Dulles Passenger in Homemade Hazmat Suit Goes Viral (Get it? ‘Viral’) A photo of a traveler in a homemade “hazmat” suit at Dulles International Airport outside Washington, D.C., is making the internet rounds as hundreds of real suits are selling out online. The female passenger was spotted sitting down in an airline terminal and dressed […]

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“The only reason to be in business is to be great.”

A conversation with David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker. Interviewer: The role of an editor is much broader today. Is there anything you feel uncomfortable doing, or is there anything you’re doing that you hadn’t expected to enjoy? D.R.: I enjoy all of it to one degree or another. There are days when you…



from The Art of Non-Conformity http://chrisguillebeau.com/the-only-reason-to-be-in-business-is-to-be-great/

Hilton HHonors Updates Its Rules for Shutting Down Your Account

Hilton HHonors has has updated the section of the Hilton terms and conditions where they describe their right to shut down your account. They can shut down your account for violating Hilton terms and conditions or the intent of the program which isn’t spelled out in the rules. The standard of proof is very low, […]

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17 portraits of Alaska's bears

For those lucky enough to spend an hour, a day, a week, a lifetime watching bears, the experience is transformative.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/17-portraits-bears-alaska/

Approaching Aït Benhaddou

Five Days of New Tips/Tricks Videos on the Blog! Day Two! Let me know if you have any questions… happy to answer! Here’s a collection of behind-the-scenes videos from Morocco. I started at the Mausoleum of Mohammed V in Rabat them moved on to Fes when I was at Ryad Alaya (highly recommended – thanks […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/10/18/46477/

Is it time for minimum airline seat standards?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/time-minimum-airline-seat-standards/