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Attending the 25th Anniversary Freddie Awards

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As part of the 2013 Frequent Traveler University, I won a contest to attend the 25th annual Freddie Awards, which honors the top hotel and airline programs in the US, Europe and Asia.  While I previously wrote about what I was expecting from the Freddie Awards and Frequent Traveler University, I also wanted to share what the actual experience was like as an attendee. The … [Read more...] about Attending the 25th Anniversary Freddie Awards

Live From #FTUDC – LaunchPoint Event Recap

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As I alluded to in an earlier post about Frequent Traveler University, my business idea, Free World Traveler, was selected to be a participant in Launchpoint. Launchpoint is a year round competition where entrepreneurs creating travel focused businesses can receive $50,000 in non-equity funding for their business. This is a sizable amount of money for any startup and … [Read more...] about Live From #FTUDC – LaunchPoint Event Recap

Freddie Awards Tonight and Frequent Traveler University This Weekend

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This weekend will be action packed for Jeffsetter, as I attend my first ever Frequent Traveler University (FTU) Event in McLean, VA. While this location happens to be a little far out from the District of DC, it's always fun to come back to the area. Here's how the weekend schedule is shaping up: Thursday Night - The Freddie Awards I have been reading about the Freddie … [Read more...] about Freddie Awards Tonight and Frequent Traveler University This Weekend

Istanbul and Athens: New Hotel Athens Review

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Trip Summary: In January, 2013 Delta was offering very reasonable fairs from Minneapolis to Istanbul. My dad, brother and I decided to go to Istanbul when tickets were available under $800. Part mileage run, part tourism, part amateur archaeologist and part bonding experience, this trip involves 3 nights in Istanbul and 2 nights in Athens. Stay tuned as I review Delta’s economy … [Read more...] about Istanbul and Athens: New Hotel Athens Review

TripAdvisor Offers Free Kiva Loans After Posting Reviews in Countries of Need

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I'm starting to think I love Trip Advisor.  Not long after posting a review of the Hilton Istanbul on Trip Advisor, I received a triggered email asking me to donate a free $25 loan to an entrepreneur in Turkey. While I recently signed up for Kiva and funded my account and funded it with my American Express Gold Card to help entrepreneurs across the globe, I never turn down … [Read more...] about TripAdvisor Offers Free Kiva Loans After Posting Reviews in Countries of Need

Istanbul and Athens: Istanbul Walking Tour

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Trip Summary: In January, 2013 Delta was offering very reasonable fairs from Minneapolis to Istanbul. My dad, brother and I decided to go to Istanbul when tickets were available under $800. Part mileage run, part tourism, part amateur archaeologist and part bonding experience, this trip involves 3 nights in Istanbul and 2 nights in Athens. Stay tuned as I review … [Read more...] about Istanbul and Athens: Istanbul Walking Tour

Istanbul and Athens: Hilton Istanbul Hotel Review

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Trip Summary: In January, 2013 Delta was offering very reasonable fairs from Minneapolis to Istanbul. My dad, brother and I decided to go to Istanbul when tickets were available under $800. Part mileage run, part tourism, part amateur archaeologist and part bonding experience, this trip involves 3 nights in Istanbul and 2 nights in Athens. Stay tuned as I review Delta’s economy … [Read more...] about Istanbul and Athens: Hilton Istanbul Hotel Review

Istanbul and Athens: KLM Crown Lounge 52 at Amsterdam Schipol Airport

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Trip Summary: In January, 2013 Delta was offering very reasonable fairs from Minneapolis to Istanbul. My dad, brother and I decided to go to Istanbul when tickets were available under $800. Part mileage run, part tourism, part amateur archaeologist and part bonding experience, this trip involves 3 nights in Istanbul and 2 nights in Athens. Stay tuned as I review … [Read more...] about Istanbul and Athens: KLM Crown Lounge 52 at Amsterdam Schipol Airport

Istanbul and Athens: MSP -> AMS in Delta Economy Comfort

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Trip Summary: In January, 2013 Delta was offering very reasonable fairs from Minneapolis to Istanbul. My dad, brother and I decided to go to Istanbul when tickets were available under $800. Part mileage run, part tourism, part amateur archaeologist and part bonding experience, this trip involves 3 nights in Istanbul and 2 nights in Athens. Stay tuned as I review Delta's economy … [Read more...] about Istanbul and Athens: MSP -> AMS in Delta Economy Comfort