Five Things You Must Do Before the Clock Strikes Midnight

There are five things you should think about or act on today to make the most of your miles, earn the most miles, maximize your credit card benefits, and position yourself for a fantastic 2015. Here’s what you need to pay attention to before midnight (in some cases, in the relevant company’s home time zone): […]

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35 moments by age 35

An inspirational read to get you ready for 2015: Rock Climber and Matador Ambassador Katie Lambert reflects on her incredible life through the years.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/35-moments-age-35/

Top ten most popular articles on Tnooz in 2014

From opinion pieces on the advantages of online travel agencies to the sale of Viator to TripAdvisor, it’s been a varied year ...



from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/tnooz-articles-2014-most-popular/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=top-ten-popular-articles-tnooz-2014

15 lesser-known ruins of the world

You've heard of Machu Picchu and Stonehenge. Snore. Here are some beautiful ruins you've never even heard of.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/photo-essay-12-lesser-known-ruins-of-the-world/

10 signs you're from Costa Rica

You had your first coffee before you were 5 years old and you include partying in your monthly budget. Sounds like you're a tico or tica!



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/10-signs-born-raised-costa-rica/

7 things freelancers are sick of hearing

First up, freelancing IS a real job, and just because someone works alone doesn't mean they're lonely, says Matador's managing editor Katka Lapelosa.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/7-things-freelancers-sick-hearing/

Bodies Hold Clues To Final Moments

The flight data and cockpit voice recorders, which could help determine what caused Flight QZ8501 to crash, are yet to be found.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/airasia-flight-8501-mystery-grows-over-planes-last-moments-body-found-wearing-life-1770586

Those Miles Are MINE! Reward Currencies That Don’t Expire

The worst thing you could ever do with your miles is let them expire. This won’t happen to those of you who are constantly earning points and miles by traveling or having a co-branded credit card. It also won’t happen if you’re participating in a program that has a no-expiration policy. You can step away […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2014/12/those-miles-are-mine-reward-currencies-that-dont-expire.html

AirAsia Flight 8501 Located

On the fourth day of a multinational search operation, Indonesian officials said that they had found the missing Airbus A320 in the Java Sea.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/search-airasia-flight-8501-sonar-detects-planes-wreckage-shallow-waters-java-sea-1770522

Thank YOU for 2014!

Thanks! Thank YOU for joining me in 2014! If it wasn’t for you, this blog would not exist… we’re in this thing together! And I appreciate all your views, you telling your friends, your comments – everything! See you in 2015! Here are some of my favorite images from 2014!



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2014/12/31/thank-you-for-2014/

What does “making it better for everyone” really mean?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/making-better-everyone-really-mean/

American Express Campus Edition Eliminates Load Options

American Express Campus Edition – the prepaid product marketed to college students in conjunction with Barnes & Noble campus bookstores — allowed you to load at the bookstore cash register with a credit card or gift card. The card allowed a maximum balance of $1000, and charged $3.95 to reload at register. You could then […]

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First Review Of Etihad’s A380 The Residence

Over the weekend I had the chance to be on Etihad's inaugural A380 flight from Abu Dhabi to London, where I flew in one of their First Apartments. I was absolutely blown away by the product.

In theory the most exciting thing about Etihad's new A380 was The Residence, which is the three room suite with butler service that Etihad will sell you for the low price of $20,000+ on a one-way flight.

The first passenger to book The Residence was Gino Bertuccio, who's a really cool guy that I know from some past inaugural flights.

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IHG Rewards Club Sneaks a Big Change Into Their Terms and Conditions

IHG Rewards Club has made a big change in their terms and conditions with no advance notice, or even any notice, to members: they will no longer award points even for incidentals on stays booked through third party website. Hotel loyalty programs have spent years trying to gain control over the distribution of rooms. Years […]

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Sierra Leone Journal: Ebola Ravages Economies in West Africa

In Sierra Leone, Guinea and Liberia, Ebola is not just affecting immune systems but also the bottom lines of businesses and governments.

















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