Reflections in Lake off the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park, Alberta

from Everything Everywhere Travel Blog http://everything-everywhere.com/2014/11/19/reflections-lake-off-icefields-parkway-banff-national-park-alberta/

18 classic Eurail experiences

These vignettes should seem pretty familiar to anyone who participated in the traveler's rite of passage that is Eurail.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/18-experiences-probably-traveling-eurail-pass/

Chief of Ferry Company in South Korea Given 10-Year Jail Sentence

Kim Han-sik, 71, the head of Chonghaejin Marine Company, was convicted of accidental homicide and embezzlement over the sinking of the ferry Sewol in April.

















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What people say if you're from Ohio

“Ugh. Cleveland’s like a less impressive Detroit.” Ouch. What is it with kicking struggling cities while they’re down?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/7-things-people-say-hear-youre-ohio/

How to cope in a travel misadventure

Missed your flight? Had your wallet stolen while admiring pigeons at Trafalgar Square?Close your eyes for a moment and just breathe.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/7-ways-quickly-recover-travel-misadventure/

Soft Clouds over The Forbidden City

Sony A7s Review Check out the new Sony A7s Review I just recently finished! Instagram Fun I’ve been doing a fun series over on Instagram with combining some of my photos with a few of my favorite passages from the Patrick Rothfuss books. Daily Photo – Soft Clouds over The Forbidden City Blue skies are […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/11/20/soft-clouds-over-the-forbidden-city/

A Surprising New Way To Use Your Credit Card Points for Business Class Awards to Asia With Great Availability

Philippine Airlines flies non-stop from North America to Southeast Asia. You don’t hear about them often because they do not have any US frequent flyer partners, and no bank program transfers points to the Mabuhay Miles program. And yet therein lies an opportunity. Just like Chase transfers to Korean Air open up a world of […]

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JetBlue Adding More Seats And Checked Bag Fees

JetBlue had an interesting way of announcing some negative changes today. They didn't announce the changes to customers, but rather to investors, explaining how they "plan to drive shareholder returns through differentiated products and service."

To clarify, when they say "differentiated products and service" they don't mean different than what their competitors offer, but rather different than what they currently offer.

There are two significant changes:

The first change is that JetBlue will begin offering a fare class intended for "customers who do not plan to check a bag," starting in the first half of 2015. That's a nice way of saying that they'll starting charging for the first checked bag on their lowest fares:

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Travel Challenge: St. Lucia with Limited Flexibitilty

The island of St. Lucia is a special place for me. Sara and I honeymooned there for a week in 2008 and returned 5 years later for an equally fantastic time. It was the right destination for us; a week hanging out at the beach on the west cost of the island at Ti Kaye […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/11/travel-challenge-st-lucia.html

Delta Confirms Elimination of Free Stopovers on Awards, Stealth Way to Increase Award Pricing

Delta’s new 2015 frequent flyer program is coming closer to fruition. Miles will be awarded based on dollars spent instead of miles flown Minimum spending requirements for elite status go up 20% New award pricing goes into effect, along with one-way awards. They’ve improved the award search calendar, though there are still bugs and glitches […]

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Surfacing: Shopping and Eating Amid History in Richmond, Va.

For years, Church Hill has been a neighborhood to avoid after dark. But these days, the 18th-century enclave has some of the city’s most appealing shops and dining spots.

















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For Cyber Monday, Hotel Deals With an American Accent

Cyber Monday deals include discounts at hotels ranging from the Mission Point Resort on Mackinac Island in Michigan to the Wigwam in Arizona.

















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Further United MileagePlus Devaluations for 2015

United MileagePlus is one of the loyalty programs which has made the most tweaks over the past couple of years. They are keeping true to that pattern today, with further "enhancements" to the 2015 MileagePlus program that will negatively impact many of their Premier members. These changes are in addition to United announcing that MileagePlus will go revenue based in 2015, literally copying Delta's every aspect of Delta's SkyMiles program.

So what further changes have just been announced?

UA Insider announced on FlyerTalk this morning that in addition to updates to the 2015 MileagePlus program, Copa Airlines will be launching their own loyalty program in July 2015.

Copa's current loyalty program is MileagePlus, so all standard Premier benefits are also available when traveling on Copa. Prior to the integration of Continental and United, Copa's loyalty program was Continental OnePass.

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In Transit Blog: A Local Touch at Thompson Hotel in Miami Beach

The Thompson Miami Beach hotel, opening Nov. 21, will have a restaurant with a Florida focus.

















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In Sicily, Market to Class to Table

Cooking tours offer Sicilians a chance to share their culture with visitors who want a taste of it.

















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