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Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card: Now First Year Free (Exclusive)
Axis Bank is currently offering its Flipkart co-branded credit card free of charge for the first year. Here is how to get it and what are the perks. The post Flipkart Axis Bank Credit Card: Now First Year Free (Exclusive) appeared first on Live From A Lounge.
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Etihad Will Fly Airbus A380 From Abu Dhabi To Bangkok For First Time Ever
Etihad Airways has just announced its newest Airbus A380 destination, and it’s an airport to which the airline has never before flown the whale jet on a regularly scheduled basis…
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Cruise Cabins You’ll Want to Avoid (Even If the Cruise Line Doesn’t Warn You)
Booking a cruise almost guarantees excitement—but first-time cruisers often overlook one important detail: cabin location. While cruise lines rarely label cabins as “less desirable,” experienced cruisers know exactly which ones…
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Before You Buy a Travel eSIM, Try This First
For a long time, international data wasn’t something I spent much energy thinking about. When we traveled abroad, I simply used my T-Mobile plan. It worked well enough for maps,…
One Mile at a Time
How To Earn Lifetime World of Hyatt Globalist Status: Super Valuable
Many airline and hotel frequent flyer programs offer lifetime status, whereby you can earn status for a ”lifetime” (whether that’s your lifetime or the lifetime of the program is a different question).
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Amex Lounges Are So Packed, Platinum Members Are Taking Black Card-Only Seats—And Nobody’s Stopping Them
Amex Centurion lounges offer exclusive seating areas for Black Card holders—complete with reserved seats and better champagne—but a growing number of Platinum members have realized these premium sections are rarely monitored.
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Yup, Kristi Noem Conjured Plan to Shut Down TSA PreCheck Without Any Involvement From The White House: Report
In news unlikely to surprise anyone, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her close aide, Corey Lewandowski, allegedly devised a plan to shut down TSA PreCheck and Global Entry without first consulting the White House. The decision, it has been reported, took the Trump administration by surprise, and it was...
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Lufthansa 747-8 First Class Review Chicago to Frankfurt
My Lufthansa 747-8 First Class review Chicago to Frankfurt is part of a last-minute work trip to Paris.…
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Global Entry Shut Down Creates Chaos, Miles-Long Lines—Undermines Security And Increases Trade Deficit
Suspending Global Entry during the government shutdown has created chaos at U.S. airports, resulting in massive lines, compromised security screening, and growing economic damage—including a worsened trade deficit due to reduced international travel. Instead of saving resources, the policy decision by DHS is increasing staff demands, weakening border security, and...
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British Airways Fired Veteran Flight Attendant For Masturbating In Front of Coworker But Tribunal Finds Airline Botched Investigation
British Airways fired a veteran flight attendant with 26 years of unblemished service after a coworker accused him of masturbating in front of her in a dimly lit rest area within the airline’s crew report center at its Heathrow Airport hub. The terminated crew member has, however, just won an...
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Hyatt Inclusive Collection Puerto Vallarta Goes Above & Beyond During Unrest
Moments of unrest test more than just infrastructure, government or security. They test values. In recent days, parts of Jalisco, including Puerto Vallarta, have experienced disruptions following government actions against cartel activity. While headlines focus on the unrest itself, a quieter but far more meaningful story has been unfolding on...
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Air Canada Deploys Larger 787 Dreamliners to Puerto Vallarta to Repatriate Stranded Tourists Out of Cartel Violence
Air Canada is sending larger Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes to Puerto Vallarta on Tuesday to repatriate stranded tourists who have been stuck in the Mexican state of Jalisco since Sunday, when cartel violence brought panic following the capture and killing of the notorious gang leader El Mencho. As members of...
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IHG Brings Its Intercontinental Brand to Cape Town…To a Property First Opened by Nelson Mandela
tl;dr – IHG converts a historic property into a flagship Intercontinental hotel for Cape Town. ​Featuring 306 rooms… The post IHG Brings Its Intercontinental Brand to Cape Town…To a Property First Opened by Nelson Mandela appeared first on You Are Travel.
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Aproveite! Abra sua conta na Revolut e ganhe até R$100 de cashback
Se você ainda não conhece a Revolut, chegou a hora de descobrir por que essa conta digital internacional tem conquistado brasileiros. Ao abrir sua conta, você pode receber até R$100 de cashback em sua primeira conversão de reais para moedas estrangeiras. Ganhe cashback na sua primeira conversão Em parceria com...
Brazil
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Ganhe até R$ 7 de desconto ao abastecer com cupom Shell Box
O cupom SVPDAY está de volta ao app Shell Box e você pode garantir aquela economia extra no abastecimento. Com ele, você recebe R$ 0,10 de desconto por litro, com limite de até R$ 7 de desconto ao abastecer combustíveis da linha Shell V-Power. Como funciona o desconto no Shell...
Brazil
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Radar PPV! Resumo das promoções de acúmulo e transferência de pontos do dia 24 de fevereiro de 2026
Bem-vindos a mais uma edição do Radar PPV! O dia foi mais tranquilo no universo dos pontos e milhas, mas ainda assim nossa equipe garimpou oportunidades interessantes para você acompanhar e aproveitar. Radar PPV Na compra de pontos, a Livelo oferece até 54% de desconto, enquanto a Esfera disponibiliza até...
Brazil
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Oferta exclusiva! Assine o Sam’s Club com 30% de desconto e ganhe R$ 50 OFF na primeira compra
Nova oferta no ar! O Sam’s Club acaba de lançar uma promoção exclusiva para os leitores do Pontos pra Voar, onde oferece 30% de desconto na assinatura anual. Além disso, você ganha R$ 50 OFF na primeira compra e pode adicionar um dependente gratuitamente na sua conta. Ficou interessado? Veja...
Brazil
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Air Canada amplia acesso à Turquia com acordo interline com Pegasus Airlines
Passageiros partindo do Canadá passarão a contar com novas opções de conexão para a Turquia por meio de hubs europeus, após acordo interline firmado entre a Air Canada e a Pegasus Airlines. A Air Canada anunciou um acordo interline com a Pegasus Airlines que permitirá aos seus passageiros acessar nove...
Brazil
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Últimos dias! Abra sua conta Nomad e ganhe até US$ 70 OFF na conversão
Quer começar sua conta internacional com vantagem? Então você não pode deixar passar esta oferta, que está nos seus últimos dias. A Nomad liberou um bônus especial. Utilizando o código “15PPV“, você recebe R$ 0,15 de desconto em cashback adicional na primeira conversão de até US$ 2.500, que na cotação...
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Air Europa reforça temporada de verão com 130 mil assentos extras e seis destinos sazonais
A Air Europa anunciou a ampliação de sua programação de verão com a inclusão de dois novos destinos e a retomada de quatro rotas sazonais a partir do Aeroporto Adolfo Suárez Madrid-Barajas. No total, a companhia acrescentará cerca de 130 mil assentos e programará mais de 700 voos de ida...
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Curta a viagem sem medo! Ganhe até 60% OFF no seguro viagem da Assist Card
Planejar uma viagem deveria ser empolgante, não estressante. Com a Assist Card, você embarca sabendo que tem suporte do início ao fim. Além da proteção, há até 60% de desconto, pontos Livelo e acesso a salas VIP em planos selecionados. É viajar leve, com cuidado em cada etapa para garantir...
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Überraschend gut: Shanghai Airlines 787 Business Budapest – Shanghai
Mit der Shanghai Airlines Business von Budapest nach Shanghai Pudong … Budapest (BUD) – Shanghai (PVG)Shanghai Airlines 787…
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Após Londres e Dubai, Riyadh Air anuncia voos diários para o Cairo
A Riyadh Air anunciou que iniciará voos diários entre Riad e Cairo com aeronaves Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, incorporando a rota — que transportou 2,7 milhões de passageiros no último ano — à sua malha inicial ao lado de Londres e Dubai. A nova companhia aérea nacional da Arábia Saudita, a...
Brazil
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Azul Fidelidade e Casas Bahia com até 16 pontos por real gasto
O Azul Fidelidade. em parceria com a Casas Bahia, está com uma oferta com até 16 pontos por real gasto em compras online. A promoção é válida até 27 de fevereiro e você confire todas as condições da campanha. Atenção: Conforme publicamos aqui, a Azul está em recuperação judicial. Leve isso...
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Vazou! Erro no site releva layout reformulado do A380 da British Airways
Um “escorregão” no site da British Airways acabou fazendo o que a companhia ainda não tinha feito oficialmente: revelar que o Airbus A380 reformado terá menos assentos, 110 lugares de executiva ocupando todo o deck superior, 12 novas suítes de primeira classe e uma aposta clara em cabines premium. A...
Brazil
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Azul Fidelidade tem voos para o Rio de Janeiro a partir de 4.200 pontos
No Alerta PPV de hoje, encontramos trechos com destino ao Rio de Janeiro a partir de 4.200 pontos pelo Azul Fidelidade + taxas. Confira a lista completa abaixo e aproveite para conhecer a cidade maravilhosa pagando pouco! Passagens para o Rio de Janeiro com pontos Azul Fidelidade Confira na tabela...
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JAL reformula menus internacionais e altera serviço da classe executiva
Passageiros em voos internacionais da Japan Airlines (JAL) terão acesso a menus renovados em todas as classes a partir de março de 2026, com novos chefs, mudanças no serviço da classe executiva e ampliação da carta de bebidas. A companhia Japan Airlines (JAL) anunciou que reformulará gradualmente seu serviço de...
Brazil
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Compre pontos Livelo com até 54% de desconto
A Livelo voltou com sua promoção de compra de pontos com até 54% de desconto, e dessa vez, a oferta é válida até dia 26 de fevereiro. Confira às condições e aproveite! Estrutura do Desconto 54% de desconto – Assinantes do Clube Mega ou Top 52% de desconto – Assinantes...
Brazil
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KLM anuncia 161 destinos para o verão europeu
Para a temporada do verão europeu, a KLM Royal Dutch Airlines ampliará sua oferta global com crescimento moderado de capacidade, novas rotas regionais na Europa e reforço de frequências em destinos estratégicos de curto e longo curso. A KLM operará 161 destinos entre 29 de março e 25 de outubro...
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Passagens internacionais a partir de 29.045 milhas LATAM Pass
Sabe aquelas milhas paradas na conta? Você pode usá-las para a sua próxima viagem! Hoje, separamos destinos internacionais a partir de 29.045 milhas LATAM Pass + taxas. Deu aquela empolgada? Então confira nossa seleção a seguir e aproveite para criar memórias com viagens inesquecíveis. Passagens internacionais no LATAM Pass Atenção:...
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Southwest equipará mais de 300 aeronaves com Starlink
Mais de 300 aeronaves da Southwest Airlines devem receber, até o fim do ano, sistema Starlink, internet via satélites de órbita baixa operado pela SpaceX, dentro de um cronograma que começa a ser executado neste verão no hemisfério norte. A Southwest Airlines anunciou que começará a operar aeronaves equipadas com...
Brazil
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Hospedagem barata ao lado do aeroporto! Veja diárias a partir de R$ 183
Chegar de uma viagem cansativa e já descansar faz toda diferença. No artigo de hoje, reunimos hotéis perto de aeroportos pelo Brasil com diárias a partir de R$ 183. Uma opção estratégica para quem quer otimizar o tempo e viajar com menos estresse. Confira os detalhes a seguir. Hotéis próximos...
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Flybondi será primeira operadora do A220 na América Latina após acordo de US$ 1,7 bilhão
Com investimento estimado em US$ 1,7 bilhão, a Flybondi encomendou aeronaves Airbus A220-300 e Boeing 737 MAX 10 para entrega entre 2027 e 2030, em um plano que pode ampliar sua frota em até 230% e introduzir o A220 na América Latina. A Flybondi anunciou a assinatura de acordos com...
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Até 20% OFF em passagens nacionais com pontos Azul Fidelidade
O Azul Fidelidade está oferecendo até 20% de desconto no resgate de voos nacionais com pontos ou dinheiro. A promoção é válida até 26 de fevereiro de 2026. Quer saber como aproveitar? Confira os detalhes e as regras a seguir. Azul Fidelidade com até 20% OFF em passagens Classe tarifária...
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Boeing recebe pedido de até 40 787 Dreamliner da Sun PhuQuoc Airways
A nova companhia aérea Sun PhuQuoc Airways escolheu o Boeing 787-9 como base de sua futura operação de longo curso e formalizou uma encomenda de até 40 unidades do Dreamliner, em um movimento que marca a entrada da empresa vietnamita no mercado intercontinental. A Boeing anunciou nesta terça-feira (18) que...
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Alerta de passagens PPV! Voe para Cidade do México a partir de 43.100 milhas Smiles
No Alerta PPV de hoje, nossa equipe encontrou ótimas oportunidades para quem deseja emitir passagens com destino à Cidade do México, com valores a partir de 43.100 milhas Smiles + taxas. Confira a lista completa abaixo e aproveite antes que os valores sofram alteração! Passagens para Cidade do México com...
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American Airlines reformula política de bagagens e amplia autoatendimento nos aeroportos
A American Airlines implementou uma série de mudanças em seus canais digitais para ampliar o autoatendimento na compra de bagagens despachadas e, ao mesmo tempo, revisou a tarifa da segunda mala adquirida no aeroporto. As medidas passam a valer para bilhetes emitidos a partir de 18 de fevereiro. A companhia...
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ICE Deportation Flight With 100 Detainees On Board Was Stuck at a Boston Area Airport For 24 Hours During Severe Snow Storm
An ICE deportation flight with 100 detainees on board flew into a Boston area airport during a severe snowstorm, turning what was meant to be a short refuelling stop before a transatlantic flight into a 24-hour delay, with everyone on the plane trapped on the tarmac for half a day....
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Finnair Leans Even More Into Its Unique ‘Finnishness’ With Brand New Boarding Music
Finland’s national flag carrier, appropriately and rather humorously called Finnair, has always taken pride in its Nordic roots, and that shines through on board its airplanes and service. Now, though, Finnair wants to become, well, even more Finnish. Or as the airline puts it: leaning into its Finnishness. In fact,...

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Philippine Airlines Plans New Manila To Chicago Route As Of Mid-2026
Philippine Airlines has just revealed plans to expand its service to the United States, with flights to a new gateway…
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Buy IHG One Rewards Points With 100% Bonus, 0.5 Cents Each: Worth It?
Strategically buying points can be a good value, especially for luxury hotel stays. IHG One Rewards has just launched its latest sale on purchased points. Different members may be targeted for different offers, though it appears that the standard offer is in line with the best ones that we see...
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Buy Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Points With 70% Bonus (1.20-1.48 Cents Each)
Oftenbuying points strategically can be a good value, especially for luxury travel experiences where you can get the most outsized value. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club doesnt sell points often, but when the program does, its typically a pretty good deal. The latest such promotion has just been launched, and could...
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Buy Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Points With 70% Bonus (1.20-1.48 Cents Each)
Often buying points strategically can be a good value, especially for luxury travel experiences where you can get the most outsized value. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club doesn’t sell points often, but when the program does, it’s typically a pretty good deal. The latest such promotion has just been launched, and could...
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Marriott Bonvoy Promo: 2,500 Bonus Points Per Stay, Plus Bonus Elite Nights
A couple of weeks ago, Marriott Bonvoy opened registration for its newest global promotion, which is the program’s first of the year. I’d like to post a reminder that this offer is valid for stays as of today, in case it impacts anyone’s booking decisions. Marriott’s Q1 promotion tends to...
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Chase Adds New Transfer Partner
Chase has added Wyndham Rewards as a transfer partner for its Ultimate Rewards program. Here's how to think about this option for your points.
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Emirates Skywards’ New Preferred Cash+Miles Rates for Co-Branded Cardholders (Good Through March 31, 2027)
Emirates Skywards has launched a new, 13 month long promotion, where you can get more value for your Skywards miles as a co-brand cardholder. Here are the details. The post Emirates Skywards’ New Preferred Cash+Miles Rates for Co-Branded Cardholders (Good Through March 31, 2027) appeared first on Live From A...
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UNITED KINGDOM: New rules for British/Australian dual nationals. What to do if your travelling soon
If you’re a British dual national with travel to the UK booked this week or next, this issue isn’t theoretical, it’s immediate. From 25 February (today), the British Home Office requires airlines to verify that British citizens board with a valid British passport (or a foreign passport carrying a certificate...
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Virgin Atlantic Flying Club: Receive up to a 70% bonus when you buy Virgin points
Virgin Atlantic Flying Club has brought back a bonus for buying Virgin Points. Flying Club members can earn up to  70% extra points until March 31, 2026. The up to 70% bonus offer: Receive up to a 70% bonus when you buy 5,000 more Virgin points. Offer valid until Mar...
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MELBOURNE AIRPORT: $4.5 billion international terminal expansion
Melbourne is about to get a bigger front door to the world with plans for a $4.5 billion expansion of its international terminal. The project will expand check-in areas, baggage halls, and aircraft gates. These innovations are all aimed at easing pressure on Australia’s largest 24-hour airport. In January 2026,...
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The New Capital One Venture Rewards Card Offer Is Worth At Least $1,000
Learn how signing up for the Capital One Venture Rewards credit card can supercharge your travel with 75,000 miles, $250 AND benefits that include ...
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Challenges Are On The Plate For The Future of Restaurants
Dining is an inherent part of the travel experience — but challenges are on the plate for the future of restaurants, which are facing a long arduous road ahead of them. The headroom between revenue and cost is shrinking for restaurants despite increases in sales and traffic, according to... The post Challenges...
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Capital One Shopping: Spend $275+ at Hertz & get $125 back (targeted)
It feels like the ludicrously generous targeted offers from Capital One Shopping are never-ending. After checking pricing for a rental car on Hertz’s website the other night, I got an email from Capital One Shopping offering $125 back when spending $275 or more on a rental. The Deal Spend $275+...
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Hilton to Debut Tropical Resort on This Popular Malaysian Island
​tl;dr – A flagship Hilton is coming to Langkawi. ​This June, Hilton will debut the Hilton Burau Bay… The post Hilton to Debut Tropical Resort on This Popular Malaysian Island appeared first on You Are Travel.
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Best uses for Virgin points | Coffee Break Ep94 | 2-24-26
Virgin Atlantic Rewards and Virgin Red both earn Virgin Atlantic points. Now through February 28th, Chase has a 40% transfer bonus to Virgin Atlantic, so in this episode, we’ll talk about some of their best uses. Best uses for Virgin points Watch the full episode below, or listen on your...
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Spirit Airlines Expects Chapter 11 Exit in Summer 2026
The airline will emerge from bankruptcy with less debt and look to operate with lower costs. The post Spirit Airlines Expects Chapter 11 Exit in Summer 2026 first appeared on Altitude Yes.
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Bullet Holes Found on American Airlines 737 MAX Following Medellín Flight
A formal investigation is underway after maintenance crews discovered what appeared to be bullet… The post Bullet Holes Found on American Airlines 737 MAX Following Medellín Flight appeared first on The Bulkhead Seat.
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Marriott Bonvoy Airline Transfer Partners
Many people don’t realize that Marriott Bonvoy points can be transferred to a wide range of airline partners. Currently, 36 airlines accept Marriott transfers, and several aren’t transfer partners for any of the major bank currencies, like Chase Ultimate Rewards or Amex Membership Rewards. In most cases, the transfer ratio...
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Niagara Falls State Park Will Be Bigger Than Ever?
​tl;dr – A new project will see the park’s footprint grow significantly. ​This spring, Niagara Falls State Park… The post Niagara Falls State Park Will Be Bigger Than Ever? appeared first on You Are Travel.
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The Easy Way to Tell If Hotel Scrambled Eggs Came From a Mix
As we wrote the other day, the days of free hotel breakfasts appear to be running out. That being said, some hotels still offer some sort of breakfast, even if…
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Get $200 Off Your Next Hilton ‘Sunny Stay’ of $1000 of More With this Amex Offer – (Contains Link of Participating Properties)
​tl;dr – There’s a targeted offer promising $200 back on stays of $1000 (or more) at select properties… The post Get $200 Off Your Next Hilton ‘Sunny Stay’ of $1000 of More With this Amex Offer – (Contains Link of Participating Properties) appeared first on You Are Travel.
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Choice timeshare promo: Pay $149 & get 3 night stay + 30K points or $100 Mastercard gift card
Choice is out with a new timeshare promotion that might be of interest for some. In return for paying $149 and attending a timeshare presentation, you can get a three night stay and either 30,000 bonus points or a $100 Mastercard gift card. The Deal Get a three night vacation...
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Bahia Principe Resorts Officially Joining World of Hyatt
​tl;dr – The integration of Bahia Principe resorts will mean the sunset of the My Bahia Principe loyalty… The post Bahia Principe Resorts Officially Joining World of Hyatt appeared first on You Are Travel.
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American Airlines Boeing 737 Met With Gunfire on Medellin, Colombia Flight
American states that there were no injuries and no flight-related issues reported. The post American Airlines Boeing 737 Met With Gunfire on Medellin, Colombia Flight first appeared on Altitude Yes.