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    I finally know my credit score and other interesting findings

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler July 3, 2013July 2, 2013

    The other day I went to the bank to open a business account. There surprise they said they would do a credit check on me. I asked why knowing that any credit check means a hit that would affect the score itself. “For overdraft” I was told. “I do not need any overdraft” I said…

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    How to write a complaint letter

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler July 1, 2013

    It has been blogged about already but I would like to be on my blog as well perhaps for the simple reason to find it easily later. This is an open letter to Caribbean airline LIAT, written by Arthur Hicks, which Richard Branson re-published on his blog. Dear LIAT, May I say how considerate it…

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    9 Most Colorful Beaches in the World

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler June 30, 2013June 29, 2013

    MULTICOLORED Rainbow Beach, Australia GREEN Papakōlea Beach, Big Island of Hawaii BLACK Muriwai Black Sand Beach, New Zealand RED Red Beach, Santorini, Greece PINK Pink Sand Beach, Harbour Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas PURPLE Pfeiffer Beach, Big Sur, California ORANGE Porto Ferro, Sardinia, Italy WHITE Crescent Beach, Siesta Key, Florida GRAY Shelter Cove, Humboldt County, California The…

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    Aeroplan – cancelation of 7 year mileage redemption policy and some other news

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler June 29, 2013

    “On June 27, 2013, Aeroplan cancelled implementation of the Seven-year mileage redemption policy. Prior to this cancellation, miles unredeemed seven years following their accumulation date would have been removed from your account. We are pleased to inform you that miles will not be removed from your account as long as you stay active in the program…

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    My experience with AirBnB

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler June 25, 2013

    AirBnB is an online service that provides a platform for individuals referred to as “hosts”, to rent unoccupied living space and other short-term lodging to guests. The original name of the site launched in 2008 was airbedandbreakfast.com (the two founders were roommates and made their living room into a bed and breakfast, accommodating guests on…

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    “10 hotel secrets from behind the front desk”

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler June 9, 2013

    The list was created by Jacob Tomsky who has worked on the front lines of hotels for more than a decade. I like these two: “3. SMART COMPLAINERS WIN. Though most complaints should be delivered to the front desk directly, in person or on the phone, keep in mind that most issues will not have…

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    Top 20 Global Destination Cities in 2013

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler June 3, 2013June 5, 2024

    The MasterCard Global Destination Cities Index, now in the third year of the research, analyses a global network of 132 destination cities, their connectivity through cross-border air travel and associated expenditures. “With the exception of Bangkok overtaking London to be in the top rank in the world, the lineup of the global top 20 in…

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    Quora – What are the best photos taken from an airplane?

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler May 20, 2013June 5, 2024

    More of the photos here http://www.quora.com/What-are-the-best-photos-taken-from-an-airplane

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    Renaissance Moscow Olympic Hotel offers free Russian language lessons to its guests

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler May 19, 2013June 5, 2024

    “Aside from providing a free transfer service to Moscow’s main attractions, the hotel offers a unique opportunity to learn Russian and become closer to the Russian culture. Every Tuesday at 6:30pm in the 7 Sisters Café, a professional Russian language tutor awaits the hotel guests. The instructor not only teaches the most important and popular…

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    Solar plane flies from San Francisco to Phoenix

    ByThe Skeptical Traveler May 4, 2013June 5, 2024

    “The first leg of the 2013 Across America mission was concluded successfully. Bertrand Piccard did a wonderful job throughout the flight, bringing HB-SIA safely from San Francisco to Phoenix, and landing at 00:30 am MST (UTC-7) on Runway 08, Saturday May 4th. Bertrand Piccard did a wonderful job throughout the flight, bringing HB-SIA safely from…

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