- The New York Times writes about The Fadeout of the Mileage Run which features some key points from Gary Leff of View From the Wing.
- Check out Extraordinary Aurora Photos From the U.S. and Around the World from the Washington Post.
- Fodor’s has a slideshow about America’s Best Oktoberfests.
- USA Today shares the 10 Best Cruise Lines for Gamblers. This won’t be of much use to me since I do not like cruises.
- Conde Naste Traveler has a slideshow with Hotels From Famous Movies: Scarface, The Hangover and more!
- One more from CN Traveler- Check out these RV’s which Are Swankier Than Hotels.
- Check out Outside Magazine’s Best Travel Photography for August.
- Yahoo Travel tells us Where the Real Game is Played: NFL Cities That Do Tailgating Best.
- Skift writes how Runners and Marathoners Become Big Business For Destinations. A couple of years back I traveled to Chicago for the O’Hare 5K Runway Run and made a mini-trip out of it. A race is a great excuse for a getaway!
- Thrillist has a post with 18 of The Best Nude Beaches In Europe.
- Frommer’s has a slideshow with The World’s 10 Best Cities for Parks.
Travel Deals & Offers:
- Shop & Earn 1,000 Bonus United Miles. This is a limited time offer where you need to spend $225 by 9/18.
- If you haven’t already done so, check your offer for 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 3,000 Club Carlson Bonus Points Per Mobile App Booking. Room must be booked and stays completed by 11/16.
- Win A Share of 1,00,000 AA Miles. Enter by September 30.
- 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.
- Win A Lux Trip to San Francisco. Enter once per week until October 10.
- Win Flights for 2 Anywhere Virgin American Flies + 5 Nights in NYC. Enter by 10/10.
- 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
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