- BBC Travel has an interesting video about Saving Borneo’s Sun Bears.
- The Huffington Posts writes about A Couple The Sold All of Their Things and Is Now On a 1,000 Day Canoe Trip.
- Slate takes a look at Berlin’s Abandoned Amusement Park- Spreepark which recently burned down in a suspected case of arson.
- Southwest has a New Look and New Name For Their Onboard Magazine.
- I used to watch those strongman competition years back so this slideshow was interesting to me. Outside Magazine shares photos from the 2014 Lumberjack World Championships.
- Find out about The CNN 10 Healthiest Cities.
- With all of the recent problems and debate related to reclining your seat on the plane, CNBC put together a list of US Airlines With Biggest Economy Seats.
- Skift writes that The Vast Majority of Americans Are Opposed To Gun Tourism.
- One of my favorite places for a burger- Shake Shack May Have a $1 Billion IPO Valuation according to Eater.
- USA Today has some Insane Ideas For Your Bucket List.
Travel Deals & Offers:
- All the rage in the miles & points world seems to be IHG’s Into the Nights promo. I got a solid offer which I plan to take advantage of. Expect to earn 2 free nights and a good amount of points for completing certain tasks. Offer ends 12/31.
- 2 Trips= 1 Free Night with Choice Privileges. Arrival must be between now and 11/12/14
- Earn up to 2,000 United miles with Avis. Promo ends September 30.
- Earn double points at Radisson’s in the Caribbean. Stays must be completed by September 30.
- Win A Trip for 2 to Guadeloupe. Enter by September 30.
- Earn 3X points with the Hilton Triple Your Trip promo. Register & stay at participating resorts until October 31.
- Earn a 10,000 #MegaPoints Bonus at select Radissons until 12/31/14.
- 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.
- Earn Quadruple AA miles with Dollar Rent A Car
If you have any Travel News, Deals or Offers that you’d like to share, feel free to leave a comment or send an e-mail to michaelwtravels@gmail.com