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Africa Odyssey Safari and Travel Consultants Help Adventure Seekers Turn Their Credit Card Rewards into Unique Experiences

By: Adam West, 9/10/2020

In a Nutshell: The thrill of an unexpected adventure often makes travel special, but finding it yourself isn't easy. That's why the staff at Africa Odyssey works closely with clients to deliver unique African safari or beach experiences filled with drama, romance, and luxury. Africa Odyssey has been a mainstay in itinerary planning in eastern and southern Africa for more than 20 years. The company is a perfect travel partner for families, couples, and adventure seekers everywhere who... read more »

Trafi Helps Cities Manage Transportation While Offering Consumers Price Transparency and Payment Capabilities so They Can Leave their Credit Cards at Home

By: Adam West, 9/4/2020

In a Nutshell: Trafi helps cities deliver mobility as a service (MaaS) to transportation consumers. Users can compare prices, plan routes, and book and pay for mass transit, ride-hailing, and even bike- and scooter-sharing services through Trafi-powered apps. Trafi currently operates as the MaaS delivery foundation in Berlin, Germany, and is set to roll out in Munich and across Switzerland soon. It enables cities to leverage more of transportation's potential as an engine of economic... read more »

Going Awesome Places: Itineraries, Guides, and Reviews that Help Travelers Plan Adventures and Maximize Credit Card Rewards

By: Adam West, 8/25/2020

In a Nutshell: Will Tang became passionate about travel while he was a student backpacker, and he started Going Awesome Places to transform that interest into a career. The site offers detailed itineraries and knowledgeable guides, and has grown into a go-to resource for travelers looking to maximize credit card rewards on their journeys. And during the COVID-19 pandemic, Going Awesome Places is expanding to help adventurers discover experiences they can have closer to home. In a way,... read more »

Homelike Helps Extended-Stay Business Travelers Save Time and Money by Connecting Them with Rental Properties in the EU

By: Adam West, 8/18/2020

In a Nutshell: Accommodations for business travelers are typically designed for short stays. But when professionals need to work for weeks or months away from home, they need better options than hotels or expensive apartments. Homelike connects those frequent long-term business travelers with high-quality furnished apartments. The platform works seamlessly across a network of properties in more than 400 EU cities. Homelike aims to streamline extended-stay travel for businesses and... read more »

Escape: Harnessing the Power of Big Data to Help Travelers Find Flight Bargains On Their Own Schedules

By: Adam West, 8/14/2020

In a Nutshell: The airline industry uses a dynamic pricing approach, which means travelers can never be sure if they're getting a bargain. And traditional travel search engines aren't set up for people who just want to explore their options before deciding where and when to travel. Escape eases those pain points by pulling real-time pricing data from trusted global sources and allowing users to filter it any way they want — including for COVID-19-related restrictions. Whether users... read more »

Cook Travel Connects Travelers with Surprising Savings on First Class and Business Class Air Fares

By: Matt Walker, 8/4/2020

In a Nutshell: For some of us, first-class and business-class flights are the exceptions rather than the rule, but Cook Travel takes upgrading from economy one step closer to reality. For almost 40 years, the company has provided its customers with significant discounts on first-class and business-class flights. Cook Travel is able to deliver these discounts because of its long-running relationships with airlines and other corporations. The company also provides discounts on luxury... read more »

Equal Eats Helps Travelers with Food Restrictions Dine Abroad in Confidence with Handy Dietary Translation Cards

By: Matt Walker, 7/28/2020

In a Nutshell: Traveling abroad can raise anxiety levels for people who suffer from food allergies because language barriers can make it challenging to express dietary restrictions. Equal Eats solves this problem with its handy dietary translation cards. The cards provide details in more than 50 languages about food allergies and other dietary restrictions, such as adhering to a vegan, halal, or kosher diet. The cards are growing in popularity in the U.S. as well, as diners discover... read more »

Dollar Flight Club Alerts Members to the Best Deals from Their Home Airports, Often Saving 60% to 90% off Standard Fare

By: Matt Walker, 6/25/2020

In a Nutshell: Dollar Flight Club is a subscription service that helps travelers find great deals on flights from their home airports. The service is available at free, premium, and premium-plus price points. Premium-plus members will recoup their $100 membership fee about 10 times over by booking just one flight, according to the company. Dollar Flight Club finds its deals by working with data partners and its team of in-house flight experts. The company recently launched The Hotel... read more »

Boarding Glasses: Uniquely Designed Spectacles that Reduce Motion Sickness During Travel

By: Matt Walker, 6/18/2020

In a Nutshell: Motion sickness has long been the bane of many people’s traveling experiences. Boarding Glasses offers a science-based solution that addresses the cause of motion sickness and doesn’t simply treat the symptoms. The glasses feature four liquid-filled rings on the front and sides of the wearer’s eyes. As the liquid moves, it matches the movement perceived by the inner ear and cancels out the discrepancy between what the eyes see and what the body feels during travel.... read more »

Steve Dasseos, Founder of TripInsuranceStore, Shares How Travelers Can Protect Their Vacation’s Financial Commitments Amid a Pandemic

By: Adam West, 6/15/2020

In a Nutshell: TripInsuranceStore was one of the first one-stop-shop internet sites for travel insurance. Today, the website and its founder, Steve Dasseos, helps countless travelers protect their financial investments when booking a trip for business or pleasure. During a global pandemic, those insurance plans become more important — and sometimes harder to understand. Most people don’t plan a big vacation in the days leading up to their departure. In fact, many people start... read more »

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