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5 cheap and easy hacks for awesome travel photography

Photo: Khánh Hmoong/Flickr Big DSLRs and fancy lenses aren’t just expensive, they’re complicated and cumbersome. Instead, save your money and space in your luggage by using the following simple tricks...

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Earn easy Marriott Rewards points by chatting on social media

Chatty Cathies around the world now have another reason to share their daily adventures on social media thanks to Marriott. The hotel chain is rewarding customers with loyalty points for sharing...

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Startup will let you pay for flights in monthly installments

Photo: BriYYYZ/Flickr Sometimes the price tag on an plane ticket to your dream destination just has too many digits. But new startup Airfordable will allow you to pay for that ticket in monthly...

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Airbnb buys up travel search company Vamo

Photo: OuiShare/Flickr Airbnb continues to grow into a hospitality powerhouse — this summer alone 17 million stayed at Airbnb properties. Now, the homesharing company is buying travel search tool Vamo....

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Commuter Hyperloop is just 5 years away, test track 1 year out

Screenshot: Hyperloop Technologies Just two years after Elon Musk first posited the idea of a 500 mph commuter transportation tube between Los Angeles and San Francisco, the new CEO of Hyperloop...

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Fish spas, steam baths and yoga: 7 relaxing ways to spend a layover

Photo: Chris Barnes Gone are the days spent grumbling over an overpriced pint at the airport bar while delay after delay flashes across the monitor. Now, fliers can find relaxing ways to spend an...

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The ultimate guide to flying with pets

Photo: Markus Luck/Flickr Call me crazy: I moved my cat from North America to Asia to Europe. Seriously, do it. I might agree given how much these moves cost in terms of time, money and stress. But as...

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Breaking it down: the pros and cons of group tours

Photo: Dee Ann/Flickr If you want to see a room of travelers erupt into a wrestling match, just belt out the words “group tour.” No really, I dare you. Because there’s nothing that draws such polarized...

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U.S. credit cards becoming more secure, easier to use abroad

Photo: frankieleon If you’re planning a trip outside the U.S. soon, now’s a good time to call your credit card company and ask about getting a new microchip card. The U.S. is finally moving over to EMV...

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This tool will show you the best mileage deals for any city pair

Screenshot, Economical Excursionists Earning the points is only half the, battle, as they say. Using them is the other half. Booking an award ticket can be so daunting for some frequent travelers, it...

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How you can save money on flights by booking through a foreign airline's...

  Photo credit: AirAsia I’ll never forget how shocked I felt when a friend from Australia had a travel agent look into flights to Sydney on my behalf and returned airfare that was hundreds of dollars...

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7 carsharing programs you need to start using when traveling

Photo: Phillip Pessar/Flickr We’ve all rented cars to get from city to city or to use while we’re on a trip. But why pay to rent a car for an entire week in a city if you’re only going to use it a few...

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6 travel bloggers share their most essential tips for packing light

Photo courtesy of Strange Luke/flickr Heavy luggage is a pain — literally, and not only of the physical variety. Travelers also endure baggage fees and a higher chance of losing their belongings if...

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8 travel tips you definitely shouldn't follow

Photo credit: Susana Fernandez Everyone’s a critic, especially in the travel industry, but when it comes to travel advice, road warriors know best because we’re actually out there hitting the road. As...

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Here's what you need to know about packing batteries for flying

Photo: Myles Findla The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently issued a safety alert advising airlines to crack down on spare lithium batteries in checked and carry-on luggage, and it’s...

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13 small travel hacks that can be gamechangers

See: umbrella. Photo via Tjook on Flickr You know how to travel. And we know you know how to travel. Still, there always ways to do things better — slight changes that make things easier, smoother and...

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Uber's new courier service will deliver clothes and groceries on demand

Photo courtesy of Uber Have you ever wanted to cook yourself dinner but you’re too lazy to go pick up groceries?  If so, you’re going to love the idea of UberRUSH. The ridesharing company’s new courier...

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8 frequent-flier promotions you shouldn't miss in November

Miles and points collectors know a good deal when they see one, but sometimes promotions fly under the radar. Every month we feature the best temporary deals to fatten up your points piggy bank. Here...

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British Airways announces death of 4,500-point U.S. award flights. Here's why...

Photo: British Airways British Airways has been steadily reshaping its Executive Club loyalty program throughout 2015, and the latest change affects the shortest-haul redemptions across all classes for...

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6 great miles-and-points blogs to learn the art of travel hacking

Photo courtesy of danist soh/Unsplash Traveling on a budget and enjoying first-class airline seating and luxury hotel amenities don’t need to be separate endeavors if you know how to use miles and...

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Use this app to coast through immigration at the airport

Photo: Fellowship of the Rich on Flickr Global Entry is a great way to speed through immigration when returning home from abroad, and it’s definitely worth the $100 signup fee. But there’s another...

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What's the difference between TSA PreCheck, Global Entry and CLEAR?

Photo: Orin Zebest/Flickr The veteran road warrior has several options when it comes to expediting those frequent airport experiences and cutting down on time spent in line after line. But those three...

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How to best use Twitter for customer service when traveling

Photo: Alejandro Escamilla/Unsplash It’s no surprise that disgruntled, frustrated or confused customers are contacting brands through social media channels. Asking a question on Twitter or Facebook is...

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Expedia will start offering more railway ticket options

Photo: Evan Bench/Flickr As the world’s largest travel booking site, Expedia is known for offering a broad scope of flights, hotels and car rentals, and it seems like the selection is also about to get...

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Travel bloggers share their advice for using TripAdvisor wisely

Photo: Thomas Lefebvre/Unsplash TripAdvisor can be an important resource for travelers, but there are always tips and tricks for making the most of its reviews and ratings. We asked five top travel...

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Banning carry-on bags could make boarding process 71% faster, strategist says

Photo:SuperJet International/Flickr An op-ed in an issue of this week’s Boston Globe posits the brave thought “What if we did away with carry-on bags on flights entirely?” Devin Liddell, the founder...

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Low on juice? Charge your phone with your belt, jeans, suitcase or jacket

There was a time in the not-too-distant past when running out of battery life on your phone while traveling sent shivers down your spine. Without a working smartphone, would you ever make it back to...

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These virtually cost-free changes could cut airline carbon emissions in half

Air travel accounts for somewhere between 2% and 2.5% of global carbon emissions each year, or roughly the equivalent of Germany’s annual carbon output. But already-known changes to airlines’ standard...

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Use these 5 free apps for stress-free holiday travel

Photo: Kate Zaidova/Unsplash This is a wonderful time of year, filled with deliciously indulgent eating, holiday cheer and hour-long TSA lines. Yes, there is plenty to love about this festive season,...

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Take advantage of these 8 hotel promos to fatten up your points piggy bank

The holiday season can mean slower business-travel traffic at hotels. So to encourage more stays, hotel brands beef up the promotions. Below are eight of this month’s biggest promos. Photo credit,...

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7 ways to stay safe while you're on the road, according to travel bloggers

Photo: Nathan Walker/Unsplash Read the travel section of your favorite news site on any given day and you’re bound to find some horror stories — from convicted murderers getting through TSA PreCheck to...

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Bloggers share the worst travel advice they've ever received (and offer some...

Paragliding over Medellin, Colombia, a place I was once told I shouldn’t travel to. (But I’m glad I did!) Not all advice is good advice, especially when it comes to travel. “Eat here!” “Don’t go there”...

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This travel hack might be your best chance at redeeming award flights and...

Anyone who has put time and hard-earned money into an airline’s loyalty program only to be rebuffed when they eventually attempt to redeem those miles knows that having awards points and actually using...

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This is when you should book your flight for every destination

The new year is right around the corner, and if you have any travel plans ahead for 2016, you may want to consider exactly when to book your flights. The day of the week you purchase a ticket can make...

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Take advantage of these credit-card bonuses before the new year

Credit card companies know that earning your business is easier when there are a few promotions to lure you in and keep you interested. Here are some of the latest and greatest (but, as always, these...

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The world's best luggage, according to travel bloggers

Photo: Crumpler HW There have been some amazing carry-ons debut this year, and while we’ve got our own opinions on the best of the best, we always like to get the advice of other professional...

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RWV year in review: The changes that shook the frequent-flier universe

No news is generally good news in the miles-and-points world. Unfortunately for those of us who obsessively track our account balances in hopes of cashing in our points for aspirational trips to the...

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Google Flights quietly adds new tool that helps frequent fliers maximize...

In our definitive rankings of flight-booking sites, Google Flights was our favorite. By far. You can search flights within an entire country or continent, or even by alliance. You can also view your...

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These travel brands let you lock in airline fares for up to a week

Photo: Holly Victoria Norval/flickr All airlines flying are required to give potential fliers the option to either hold their fare for 24 hours or cancel their reservation at no cost within 24 hours of...

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5 travel resolutions we should all make in 2016

With all of 2015’s travel nightmares and airport blunders now in our rearview mirrors, it’s time to focus on what we can do better in the year ahead. Let’s collectively work on better airport behavior,...

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Ring in the new year with bonus miles from these 7 airline promotions

It can be a bit depressing to see a big fat zero next to the elite status tracker in your frequent flier profile at the start of the year. But a few bonus miles from these promotions can help put a...

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More than half of business travelers prefer American Airlines, survey says

A recent study of frequent business travelers showed that those who pack their suitcases and fly for work do so often, rack up piles of frequent flier miles and are incredibly loyal to one carrier in...

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Here's how to get free domestic and international lounge access on American...

Air Berlin, a member of the oneworld alliance and partner with American Airlines, is making a play to attract more business from U.S. travelers by offering elite status matches. The move is similar to...

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This man has 1,497 credit cards — and yes, he says he has a perfect credit score

Mileage and points junkies have been known take things to an extreme, signing up for a dozen or more credit card offers to rack up thousands, even millions of points. While this sounds like it could be...

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Everything you need to know about the American Airlines AAdvantage program

American Airlines created the first ever frequent-flier program in 1981. A lot has changed since then, but the carrier’s AAdvantage program is still one of our favorites. Following a successful...

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JetBlue is giving out double points through the end of February — and they go...

What’s the only thing better than airline miles? More airline miles! And JetBlue just announced a way for frequent fliers to seriously boost their miles balance. From now until February 29, the airline...

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This man injected a chip into his hand, became first to board flight with a wave

Andreas Sjöström ,vice president of digital for technology consulting company Sogeti, is probably updating his LinkedIn profile right about now to include the fact that he is the first person to ever...

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The Points Guy releases web series to show you just how far you can travel on...

Photo: Brian Kelly For points-obsessed travelers (or those in training) ThePointsGuy.com is an invaluable resource to learn the art of travel hacking and stay current on all things miles and points....

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15 reasons why right now — not the 1950s — is the golden age of travel

Louis CK has a hilarious bit about what a bunch of unappreciative jerks we are when it comes to air travel, how we act as though our plane is like “a cattle car in the 40s in Germany”, despite the fact...

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These unusual travel tips will keep you safe and comfortable on the road

For better or worse, we all have our quirks. But on the roads our more, um, unique habits can pay off by keeping us safe, comfortable and aware. We caught up with a few travel bloggers who shared some...

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