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Travel News: Week of June 19, 2013

Top Travel News American Airlines to add seats to 737s and MD-80s, matching supply to demand Visions of the future … Read More

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A lion and her cubs

Lion Spotting in the Masai Mara

Right after I wrote this post “In Search of the Big Five on a Micato Safari in the Masai  Mara” I went on an … Read More

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Travel Contests: Week of June 19, 2013

Untucked Bahamas Sweepstakes

This week's travel contests include: Win a three-night adventure for two in the Bahamas Blogger Contest: Win a five-day trip to Queensland, Australia Win a trip for two to the Cook Islands Win a trip to St. Lucia Win two tickets to Norway on … Read More

Renaissance Hotel’s Second Annual Global Day of Discovery

Micato Safaris

Today is Renaissance Hotel’s second annual Global Day of Discovery. I’m in Kenya’s Masai Mara and boy is there a lot to discover! If you’ve never been on a game drive before, it’s difficult to explain just how thrilling it is. It’s definitely one … Read More

Travel Style: Keith Jenkins

Travel Style: Keith Jenkins

Want to know how to travel in style, just like the pros? We check in with frequent fliers to find out how often they fly, their favorite destinations and what they never leave home without Name: Keith Jenkins Occupation: Travel blogger and travel … Read More

Travel Product of the Week: Thunderstorm Handheld Home Theater

Thunderstorm Handheld Home Theater

I’m a fan of Belkin’s products and they just came out with something special for travelers called the Thunderstorm Handheld Home Theater ($199.99). The device turns your iPad (or iPad 2, iPad 3rd Gen) into a mobile theater for viewing, listening and … Read More

Travel Video of the Week: Vacation Confidential

Vacation Confidential

For those in the U.S. or who have a VPN, ABC News had a special on 20/20 called Vacation Confidential. They did a great job highlighting inside travel tips to avoid vacation pitfalls, so it should be worth your time to watch. … Read More

First Look at Richard Branson’s Mahali Mzuri Kenya Safari Camp

Infinity pool

Jambo! I have the honor to be among the first guests to stay at Sir Richard Branson’s Mahali Mzuri Kenya Safari Camp. It’s located in the Motorogi Conservancy in the Masai Mara in Kenya. The 12 unique tents sort of resemble the shape of a spaceship … and … Read More

Travel Style: Fred Glick

Fred Glick

Want to know how to travel in style, just like the pros? We check in with frequent fliers to find out how often they fly, their favorite destinations and what they never leave home without Name: Fred Glick Occupation: CEO, U S Spaces, Inc., U S Loans … Read More

Travel App of the Week: White Noise

White Noise

Having trouble sleeping while you travel? I recently met a frequent traveler that swears by an app called White Noise (which costs $1.99). It’s supposedly recommended by Dr. Oz as a miracle for better sleep. According to the site, even when you’re asleep, … Read More