Friday, October 28, 2016

Where in the World?

This Friday’s challenge is a photo of an unidentified place somewhere in the world. Can you tell us where the photo was taken? Leave your guess in the comments below — and check back on Tuesday to see if you … Keep reading!



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Airbnb Sues Over New Law Regulating New York Rentals
Airbnb continues to face challenges in New York after Governor Andrew Cuomo signed a bill imposing major … Keep reading!



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Thursday, October 27, 2016

EzPacking: A New Trend in Packing Cubes

In early October, I embarked on a weeklong family vacation around the southwestern United States. This loaded itinerary promised hiking, rock climbing, swimming and a family reunion spread across five cities, three states and eight days. While I’m generally an … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, October 26, 2016

2 New Ways to Earn Money for Booking Travel

Two travel startups have come up with distinctive ways for travelers to earn rewards merely by booking trips.

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At a time when frequent flier miles and other points-earning opportunities are harder than ever to manage and use, Upside and TRVL … Keep reading!



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Saturday, October 22, 2016

Guess the Country

This week’s puzzle is a country shapes quiz! Take a look at the silhouette and below and tell us which country you think it is.

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Enter your guess in the comments below. You have until Monday, October 24, 2016, at … Keep reading!



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Thursday, October 20, 2016

Top Travel Stories of the Week

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The Countries with the Best (and Worst) Airfare Deals in the World
Thrillist reports on a new aviation price index that can help you keep perspective on … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, October 19, 2016

Why Hotel Amenities Need a Revamp

One of the pleasures of staying in a hotel is enjoying all the little luxuries that come with your room — slipping into a bathrobe or pair of slippers, trying out a new brand of body lotion. But for many … Keep reading!



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Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Take Your Glasses Off for Your Next Passport Pic

If you wear eyeglasses, you’ll need to take them off before having a photo snapped for your passport.

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Starting in two weeks, on November 1, the U.S. State Department is banning glasses from passport photos. Apparently, rogue shadows and glares … Keep reading!



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Friday, October 14, 2016

Friday Word Scramble

This week’s puzzle is a word scramble. Below are the jumbled names of four major cities from around the world, followed by the country where they’re located. Your job is to unscramble them. For example, “IALM, EURP” would be “Lima, … Keep reading!



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Why the United Kingdom Is the Best Vacation Deal Right Now — and Brazil Is the Worst
Vox has crunched exchange rate and inflation numbers to come up … Keep reading!



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Thursday, October 13, 2016

Kind Traveler: Hotel Booking with a Heart

There’s a new hotel site for travelers who want to do good while exploring the world: KindTraveler.com. Launched in summer 2016, the site has partnered with hotels in the U.S., the Caribbean and Mexico to encourage travelers to donate to … Keep reading!



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Wednesday, October 12, 2016

3 Travelers Share Tales of Flying with Unruly Passengers

A few weeks ago, the airline trade group International Air Transport Association announced that incidents involving unruly passengers increased more than 16 percent in 2015 over the previous year. Unsurprisingly, drugs or alcohol are involved in quite a number of … Keep reading!



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Friday, October 7, 2016

Where in the World?

This Friday’s challenge is a photo of an unidentified place somewhere in the world. Can you tell us where the photo was taken? Leave your guess in the comments below — and check back on Tuesday to see if you … Keep reading!



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Airline’s Move to Weigh Passengers Before They Board Draws Complaints from American Samoans
The Telegraph reports on a “weighty” issue: two American Samoan business travelers have filed … Keep reading!



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Thursday, October 6, 2016

Fareness.com: An Easier Way to Find Cheap Flights

You need a vacation — but if you haven’t settled on a destination and your travel dates are flexible, it can be difficult to find the best possible deal. Enter Fareness.com, a flight search website that launched last year.

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While … Keep reading!



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