Kentucky Plane Crash Claims 4 Lives, 7-Year-Old Survives

A small Piper PA-34 aircraft had lost contact with air traffic controllers soon after its pilot reported engine problems.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/plane-crash-kentucky-kills-4-people-7-year-old-girl-survives-walks-away-call-help-1772566

Two 'Large Objects' Found In Flight 8501 Search

Indonesian officials are deploying a remote-operated vehicle to capture the images of the objects found in the Java Sea.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/airasia-flight-8501-sonar-detects-2-large-objects-java-sea-remote-operated-vehicle-1772556

Adventure to Antarctica – Day 1, Digging out an ice-house!

Big News! I have no photos today, but I wanted to tell you on the blog that I’m headed to Antarctica for two weeks! I’m very excited, and I’ll be sure to share all the hi-rez photos right here! I’m starting the trip by driving from Queenstown to Christchurch then getting on a US Military […]



from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2015/01/03/adventure-to-antarctica-day-1-digging-out-an-ice-house/

What do travelers really want this year?

from Elliott http://elliott.org/blog/travelers-really-want-year/

Here’s the Best Travel Tips and Tricks You Shouldn’t Miss…

Here are the best travel tips and tricks, the highlights of View from the Wing posts from December. Last month I collated the best travel tips from November. Before that I summarized the very best travel posts from October, here’s the best travel posts from September, and from August. In July I offered the most […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/01/02/heres-best-travel-tips-tricks-shouldnt-miss/

New Zealand Glaciers Ebb and Tour Guides Play Catch-Up

With winter weather more unpredictable in many parts of the world, companies offering tours through ice and snow find an uneven effect on business.

















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Happy Anniversary, Baby: Credit Cards that Are Worth the Annual Fee

Previously, I’ve explained when an annual fee is worth paying. Reasons include annual freebies, elite status, bonus points, statement credits and travel perks. There are several credit cards that meet these criteria and offer long-term benefits that are worth the annual fee: Barclay Arrival Plus Card. The Arrival Plus card has a permanent place in […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/01/happy-anniversary-baby-credit-cards-that-are-worth-the-annual-fee.html

What Are the World’s Busiest Airports? #7, 10, 16, and 23 Will Shock You!

Point Me to the Plane writes that Dubai has overtaken London Heathrow as the world’s busiest airport.. for international passengers. Full calendar year 2014 data isn’t in yet, but looking at 2013 data Dubai doesn’t actually come close to Heathrow in total passengers. Heathrow was the world’s third-busiest airport with 72 million passengers and Dubai […]

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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/01/02/worlds-busiest-airports-7-10-16-23-will-shock/

In Transit Blog: In Georgia, a Weekend of TV Highlights

The Cloister at Sea Island in Georgia will have a Classic TV Weekend, with Jerry Mathers as the Beaver.

















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Flying Coach: Parody Trailer

Check it out... hah!

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from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/01/02/flying-coach-parody-trailer/

Win a KLM Dream Trip, Ski in Minnesota, Relax in Puerto Rico

Check out the week in travel contests and sweepstakes for your chance to win a chance to see the TreeFort Music Festival in Idaho, your dream trip from KLM, a $1,000 airfare travel voucher, a Minnesota ski trip or a luxury getaway to Puerto Rico. Win a Trip to the TreeFort Music Festival in Idaho […]



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/01/win-a-klm-dream-trip-ski-in-minnesota-relax-in-puerto-rico/

There’s No Place Like Homes

Considering finally skipping hotels? Three vacationers explain what to expect if you crash at someone else’s house.

















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Home Exchange 101

Lending your home in exchange for someone else’s is kind to your budget and offers a chance to act like a local.

















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A Primer in House Sitting

House sitters, aided by websites that connect them with strangers who are planning vacations, find that a vagabond lifestyle isn’t so bad.

















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A Crash Course in Airbnb

Tired of generic motels, a family tried the vacation-rental website and had memorable, if not always cozy, experiences.

















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