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Earn Double Points with Hilton’s Summer Promotion

Late last year, Hilton announced it was running a promotion in early 2016 that would allow HHonors members to earn either double points or double airline miles when they stayed at any property in the Hilton portfolio. The promotion ran…

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Where airport food isn’t the worst

AIRPORT FOOD IS A NIGHTMARE. It’s either fatty or dry or heavily salted, or it’s just unappetizing. This doesn’t help with the already terrible experience of flying on airplanes. Fortunately, there are some airports that actually have decent dining options….

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Chinese Tourism Group to Acquire Carlson Hotels

Last month, there was news that a somewhat mysterious Chinese insurance company, Anbang, made a bid to acquire Starwood. Although that acquisition has since fallen through, hotel consolidation is rampant right now. And now, a Chinese company called HNA Tourism…

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Getting outdoors in Mississippi

1. Choose your own adventure at Tishomingo State ParkMississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and ParksThe Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the park during the 1930s. Along with the natural beauty and outdoor sporting options, there’s a disc golf course and Olympic-sized…

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This Thai dish is so delicious, it just might kill you

Laab dib, the northern Thai specialty of raw meat, blood, bile and herbs. Patrick Winn/GlobalPostThen, the flavor fades into a grassy tang. That’s literally the taste of grass, partially digested, drained from a cow’s stomach and spritzed over your lunch.Then…

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