Travel News:

• Fodor’s has an interesting article about Europe’s Best Second Cities. I was a bit surprised to see that I have only been to two of these cities- Riga, Latvia and a very brief visit to Frankfurt, Germany.
• USA Today compares Train or plane? Which is the better choice?
• NatGeo has a very interesting article with photos of Chernobyl. Check out- Q&A: Gerd Ludwig’s Long Look At the Chernobyl Disaster.
• Find out the 2014 Travel Awards winners for Best Family Trip from Outside Magazine
• KLM’s blog has a really cool article about how the Crew helped a 95-year-old man fulfill his wish to go plane spotting.
• Skift writes about an Arizona town trying to add Grand Canyon to its name to lure visitors. Sounds like a pretty smart trick if you ask me.
• Find out the Coolest Places On Earth To Read A Book from The Huffington Post
• Lonely Planet shares the Top 10 Eco Stays for 2014
• T+L has 25 Things You Didn’t Know About Disney Parks
• CNBC writes about the World’s Best Airports according to Skytrax
• From NBC News- Vegas Start-Up Airline Love Cloud Will  Offer Mile-High Flights

A few recent posts from Michael W Travels:

• Find out about a unique place in London. If you want to stay there you’ll have to enter a lottery to have the chance to book a one night stay.
• My issue with United from January was finally resolved. Check out The Verdict: Hey United, I Want My $158+ Back.
• Here is a weird contest that I came across. While I don’t think any of you will apply, I think it is pretty interesting: A New Face + Trip: Thailand Extreme Makeover.
• Can You Identify US States By Their Outline? Take the Quiz.
• Delta Launches International WiFi
• Check out what’s inside the CT Old State House: A Museum of Curiosities In Connecticut
• These photos will blow you away: Amazing Aerial Views From Around the World.
• Find out about 10 Crazy Driving Laws From Around the World.
• I recently Turned Down An AA Biz Card Retention Offer. What would you do?
• This is must watch: Crazy Video: BASE Jumping Off One World Trade Center.
• I am currently running a poll How Long Should You Wait For Customer Service Response? Don’t forget to vote!
• Here are 10 Hand Gestures To Never Use Abroad

Travel Deals & Offers:

• Gogo has a new Smartphone Day Pass option and 30% Off first month codes are still working.
• Get Triple Points for Qualifying Hertz Rentals from now until April 15. Registration is required.
• Sign up and Earn 2,000 Bonus Miles with SkyMiles Dining. This offer is open to new members or existing members without a dining profile. Register by 12/31/14.
• Round 3 of Club Carlson’s 100,000 Gold Points giveaway is open to enter from 3/3-3/31/14.
• Take 2 Trips, Earn 1 Free Night with Choice Privileges. Arrivals for qualifying trips must be between 2/27-5/14.
• Win a $15,000 Ski Vacation for up to 4 people. Enter by March 31.
• Win a Trip for 2 to New Orleans from Southwest. Enter by March 31.
• American is giving away a Trip for 2 To Europe. The prize is 250,000 AA miles and a $1500 gift card. Enter by March 31.
• Johnny Jet is giving away a Pathfinder Carry-On Suitcase & Cabin Bag. Enter by 4/1.
• Lufthansa is giving away 2 tickets to Europe. Enter by April 4.
• Enter for a chance to Win the Ultimate Winter Escape to St Pete/ Clearwater. You can enter daily until April 15.
• Win an Amazing Beer Trip To Belgium. Enter daily until April 30.
• Win a Five-Star California Escape. Enter daily until April 30.
• Win YOUR Dream Trip From Travelocity’s Roaming Gnome. Two prizes will be awarded. Enter daily until May 1.
• Win 80,000 HawaiianMiles and a 7 night cruise. There are also 2 prizes of 40,000 HawaiianMiles. Enter by May 21.
• American Airlines is running a Facebook game where you could win an easy 1,000 AAdvantage miles, up to 10,000 by also flying. Enter by May 23.
• Win a Trip to Paris + $1000 gift card. Enter by June 8.

If you have any Travel News, Deals or Offers that you’d like to share, feel free to leave a comment below or send an e-mail to michaelwtravels@gmail.com.