Hopping Around Denver: A Brief History of Colorado Beer

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Colorado has long been at the forefront of America’s craft beer renaissance. Denver in particular is leading the state’s charge alongside Boulder and Fort Collins. What’s fast evolving is a mind-boggling number of interesting, unique, and even extreme beer offerings. But, to fully appreciate Colorado’s modern beer scene, it’s necessary to understand where it began. […]

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When do TripAdvisor reviews help and hurt bookings?

A/B testing still dominates the optimization space, particularly for travel brands. It remains the most used testing method for improving conversion rates. ...



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Trains, borders, and a criminal past

"The prospect of being barred and turned away from Canada was certainly a shock to me, a disappointment, but I was already thinking about the larger ramifications, too. What about other countries, will they let me in now or bar me too? What did this mean for my travel dreams, my freedom to come and go in the world? Any curtailment of that would be the worst consequence of all."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/bnt/crossing-convictions-trains-borders-criminal-past/

Guess the country with the best public wifi

There is an endless debate about roaming charges and how much they restrict travellers from taking advantage of mobile services overseas. But ...



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Baidu confirms global Uber tie-up

As widely expected, Chinese search giant Baidu has confirmed “a strategic investment and co-operation agreement” with Uber. No details emerged about the ...



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British Airways Semi-Explains Why They’ll Keep Hitting You With Big Fuel Surcharges Even Though Fuel Prices are Dropping Like a Rock

Fuel surcharges aren’t about fuel. They are a convenient, easy way to raise or lower all fares in a market. Since they are a surcharge rather than part of the fare, they aren’t subject to percentage discounts that may attach to certain contracts. They conveniently are an excuse to charge more for award passengers (in […]

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How not to be a tourist in Paris

Avoid St. Germain-des-Prés. It's expensive and empty. And stop smiling at strangers! You're scaring them.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/16-ways-avoid-cliche-tourist-paris/

Delta Elite Members Now Receive Hertz Status

The past couple of years we've seen some interesting and slightly unconventional partnerships emerge, as loyalty programs look for more ways to cross-market.

We saw this with Delta's partnership with Starwood, with Hyatt's partnership with MGM, etc.

Lately this has even extended to partnerships between car rental companies and airlines.

Delta is expanding their partnership with Hertz, and is offering their Gold Medallion members and above status in the Hertz Gold Plus Rewards program.

Here's how the new partnership is described:

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5 signs you love public transit

More Americans are riding public transportation. In fact, ridership is on track to top 2013, which was the highest since 1956.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/17/travel/public-transportation-ridership-increasing/index.html

'Botlers,' 'braggies' and the sharing economy: Travel in 2015

If travel experts are right, we'll be wearing hotel keys, eating at local's homes and likely heading to Asia in 2015.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/17/travel/travel-trends-2015/index.html

Ultimate heli-ski, cattle ranching, bear tracking experience

Looking for snow? This helicopter ski safari will fly you into the Coast Mountain range for the freshest untouched runs.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/17/travel/ultimate-heli-sport/index.html

6 ways to do Nepal without climbing mountains

Yes, you can experience the mountains and culture of Nepal without crampons. Here's how.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2014/12/16/travel/6-ways-to-do-nepal/index.html

Graceland to Greenwich: Elvis hits Europe

It's one for the money or just for the show, three months to get ready. Neil Curry visits Europe's biggest Elvis exhibit.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/video/data/2.0/video/world/2014/12/12/pkg-curry-uk-elvis-exhibition.cnn.html

25 ways to know you're a line cook

Understand the unimaginable stress associated with being in the weeds? Sounds like you're a line cook!



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20 Arizona facts you may not know

Did you know you can be fined $5000 for cutting down a saguaro?



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