Data Shows What Credit Score You Need to Be Approved for the Best Rewards Card

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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In Transit Blog: Observing a Matterhorn Milestone

Zermatt, Switzerland, will celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first ascent of the Matterhorn in July; a play about the climb will be performed in three languages

















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Will PodShare be the next big hostel/hotel brand?

Clearly the only constant in hospitality is that the sands are always shifting. New concepts emerge, technology disrupts and new entrants to ...



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Road Trip Remedy: Backseat Bickering

National Geographic Traveler columnist Heather Greenwood Davis is the magazine’s family travel advocate, guru, and soothsayer. Here’s her latest advice.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/02/06/road-trip-remedy-backseat-bickering/

Sail and kayak odyssey [vid]

This "project" (I guess that's what we're calling badass adventures now), called Sail 2 Surf, follows a group of paddlers as they cruise the gorgeous island chains of Washington, US and British Columbia, Canada in search of waves and adventure.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/tv/guys-surf-fun-water-features-way-reach-them-amazing/

How American Airlines’ Incompetent Customer Service Finally Made Me Crack

I probably spend between five and ten hours a week booking awards on the phone with airlines. After a while, you kind of become immune to anything the airline’s customer service representatives can throw at you. Nonetheless, yesterday I completely lost it on a call with American Airlines. I would usually rank American’s agents as […]



from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/02/how-american-airlines-incompetent-customer-service-finally-made-me-crack.html

United Launches Partner Award Redemption Sale

Earlier this week, we wrote about how United Partner Awards Were Pricing at Lower Levels on Some Routes, and how we thought it was a glitch. However, it turns out they are actually having a sale on partner award redemptions, which they just announced for tickets booked now through the end of February. Here’s a...



from The Points Guy http://thepointsguy.com/2015/02/united-launches-partner-award-redemption-sale/

Travel Lens: DJ Spooky’s World

DJ Spooky's genre-pushing work and surprising collaborations—with everyone from punk pioneer Patti Smith to eccentric rapper Kool Keith—have taken the multimedia artist, writer, and composer to all seven continents and landed him a gig as a Nat Geo Emerging Explorer. Here's a look at the world through his unique lens.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/02/06/travel-lens-dj-spooky/

New Hotel Booking Site Kaligo Offering First-Time Booking Bonus of 11,000 Miles

Kaligo – 1000 Extra Bonus American Miles With Your First Booking Kaligo – 1000 Extra Bonus United Miles With Your First Booking Regular readers of this blog are familiar with PointsHound and Rocketmiles. These are hotel booking sites that reward you with miles for your reservation. Basically they’re rebating commission to you in the form […]

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How to travel the world for life

Benny Lewis shows us how it's done in the ultimate guide to making a career out of traveling.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/how-to-travel-the-world-for-life-and-work-while-you-travel/

Two Good Reasons: The Trinity Church Cemetery in Washington Heights Holds Plenty of History

Four former New York mayors, including Edward I. Koch, are among those buried in the Washington Heights graveyard that sits in the shadow of the Church of the Intercession.

















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Update: Concerns Over Safety of Air Travel in Asia

Fatal crashes of five planes in the past year have raised questions about the security of Asian carriers.

















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Mardi Gras Parades Start

Family Gras, a free street festival with parades and a food court of its own, is also scheduled for this weekend near New Orleans.



from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/mardi-gras-parade-schedule-2015-when-where-watch-first-weekend-celebrations-new-1808190

Where Have Delta’s Award Charts Gone?

I might live and breathe miles and points, but I draw the line at memorizing award charts.

Sure, there are sweet spots to every program, and I know those from frequent use, but keeping track of how many miles American requires for award travel between Madagascar and Kazakhstan just doesn't come up very often. And if I go directly to the airline website, rather than trusting my memory, I'm less likely to make a mistake. So it's a good habit regardless.

Fortunately, airlines publish their award charts, which is great for everyone involved! Consumers can see how many miles an award should cost, that encourages loyalty and involvement, and all the rest. Ben has written about this a lot -- a transparent program has more engaged members.

Delta SkyMiles definitely has tendencies towards sneakiness. In the past they've changed award prices overnight (and claimed that it was illegal to notify consumers of price changes in advance), so they're hardly on my list of trustworthy programs.

Today, however, takes the cake.

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'Hunger Games' tour launches in Atlanta

Atlanta is known as the home of "The Walking Dead," but it also stood in for Katniss Everdeen's dystopian world.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/02/06/travel/hunger-games-tourism-feat/index.html