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March 30, 2015

Where Nevada's Burning Man vibe lies

The symbiotic dance of human creativity and the extremes of nature can be found in all corners of Nevada, not just for a week at Burning Man.

from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/trips/find-burning-man-spirit-year-round-nevada/

The Basic Principles of Hotel Loyalty Programs

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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from View from the Wing http://viewfromthewing.boardingarea.com/2015/03/30/the-basic-principles-of-hotel-loyalty-programs/

If only your city's mass-transit system was this good

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/29/travel/hong-kong-mtr-success-story/index.html

World's most visited palaces and castles

If you imagine a castle, it probably looks like something from a Disney fairy tale. But some of the most visited castles in the world have a far different style.

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/30/travel/most-visited-castles-palaces/index.html

Roller coaster stalls, forcing riders to climb down

from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/03/29/us/coney-island-roller-coaster-cyclone-feat/index.html

11 Tips for winter photography

"After spending the better part of the last three years in Antarctica (including one long dark and cold winter) I have developed a few techniques to help survive a day shooting photos in the cold."

from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/11-essential-tips-photographing-extreme-winter-conditions/

Should You Buy Best Western Rewards Points Through Daily Getaways?

As I first posted about several weeks ago, Daily Getaways is back earlier than normal this year, and is a great opportunity to purchase hotel points at a discount. It’s sponsored by the US Travel Association, and every weekday for five weeks they’re offering discounted travel packages.

The promotion kicked off last week, with the opportunity to purchase points packages from three hotel chains:

-- Purchase IHG Rewards Club points for ~0.58-0.6 cents each (there are still packages for sale)

-- Purchase Club Carlson points for ~0.45 cents each (these packages sold out almost instantly)

-- Purchase Hilton HHonors points for ~0.5 cents each (these packages sold out after over a day)

We're now kicking off the second week of Daily Getaways promotions.

The post Should You Buy Best Western Rewards Points Through Daily Getaways? appeared first on One Mile at a Time.

from One Mile at a Time http://onemileatatime.boardingarea.com/2015/03/30/should-you-buy-best-western-rewards-points-through-daily-getaways/

FastBooking and IHS Worldwide – the non-deal that was quietly swept under the carpet

Back in October last year, IHS Worldwide CEO Steve Rowley told a travel conference his company was buying Fastbooking. IHS is the ...

from Tnooz http://www.tnooz.com/article/fastbooking-IHS-non-deal/#utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fastbooking-and-ihs-worldwide-the-non-deal-that-was-quietly-swept-under-the-carpet

Rick’s Picks: Second Time Around for Two Cards

As reported earlier, Katy and I have just finished our recent card applications which included the same cards a second time around. Chase’s new rules indicate that you cannot receive a second bonus for the same card unless it has been a full two years since last receiving the bonus. I’m pleased to announce that […]

from Frugal Travel Guy http://www.frugaltravelguy.com/2015/03/ricks-picks-second-time-around-for-two-cards.html

Australia Implements 'Rule Of Two' In Airline Cockpits

The new rule requires a flight attendant to be present whenever the pilot or co-pilot leaves the cockpit.

from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/after-germanwings-crash-australia-orders-rule-two-airline-cockpits-1863180

March 29, 2015

Andreas Lubitz's Body Parts Not Identified: Investigators

Authorities working to identify the body parts of crash victims denied a newspaper's claims that the co-pilot's remains had been found.

from Travel Feedly http://www.ibtimes.com/germanwings-update-officials-deny-claims-andreas-lubitz-body-parts-identified-78-1863164

Approaching another Glacier in Antarctica

The Big Lightroom Preset Sale is Tomorrow! 24 hour away, set your browsers for stun! Okay, that was dumb… but yes, set your calendars (for fun). Daily Photo – Approaching another Glacier in Antarctica It's hard to get a sense of scale here, but let me just tell you that it is huge. It's the […]

from Stuck in Customs http://www.stuckincustoms.com/2015/03/30/approaching-another-glacier-in-antarctica/