Travel News:

• USA Today takes a look at The Incredible Shrinking Hotel Room.
• The Economist writes of A Passenger Revolt Against Squashed Legroom.
• BBC Travel tell us What Should I Not Do When Visiting Your Country.
• Fodor’s shares 10 Things You Need To Do Before Any International Trip.

• The Washington Post is Cornering America’s Tri-Points.
• CN Traveler has a slideshow with Ten Secret Fall Foliage Getaways.
• Outside tells us the tragic story of Murder on the Appalachian Trail.
• The NY Times writes that Chicago is Getting A Hot Dog Museum.
• Skift: Thailand’s Military Government Says It Will Beat This Years Tourism Target.
• Check out a CNN Challenge: What’s Your Country’s National Dish?
• NBC News Travel writes that Airlines Lure Travelers To Use Their Websites.
• T+L tells us How To Pack The Perfect Suitcase.
• Frommer’s says that if you Miss A Connecting Flight, This Airport Will Pay.
• Business Insider tells us The First Thing Anthony Bourdain Does When He Lands In A City He’s Never Been To.

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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.