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Verify And Redeem United Frequent Flyer Miles

by Anil Polat | Oct 1, 2007 | Air | 0

United Airlines can be very reluctant to add you frequent flyer miles to your Mileage Plus account after a big trip. Those of you saving your miles for a free trip should check and manually request mileage credit for all of your flights (including connecting ones) 15-30 days after you return.

Failing to do so could mean you will not be able to redeem miles that have expired outside of the 30 day window. Keep in mind that United miles expire after 18 months and should be donated to charity if you can’t use them.

October Is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month

by Anil Polat | Oct 1, 2007 | Health and Fitness | 0

Request Your Department of Homeland Security Dossier

by Anil Polat | Oct 1, 2007 | Security | 0

The Department of Homeland security complies a large database on every traveler, including what books you’ve been reading.

Through the powers of the Freedom of Information Act, you can request this information from the DHS. UnSecure flight has created two request forms you can fill out to get your security travel dossier.

If you’re one of the 66% of Americans who believes their government spies on them and want to see exactly what this massive database holds you can print, sign and send the forms. You can expect to hear a response within 30 days. I plan to send in mine today and I’ll post the results when and if I get them.

[via Consumerist]

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by Anil Polat | Sep 29, 2007 | Site News | 1

Carry an Unactivated Credit Card While Traveling Abroad To Avoid ID Theft

By using an unactivated credit card, you??ll have the plastic to show but won??t have to worry about a shady car rental employee from buying a Prada bag with your Visa. Just make sure to peel off the activation sticker before you hand it over.

Practice While Learning A New Language On LiveMocha

New language learners you can now practice your skills with other student on LiveMocha. The free website lets registered users take language lessons, test their skills, or be tutored from other fluent speakers.

Cut Through Visa Red Tape

Budget Travel has come up with a list of countries Americans need visas to travel too and the best ways to obtain them.

Unusual Foliage Tours and Adventures

Peter Greenberg writes that New England is not the only place in the US to enjoy the fall leaves, you just have to know where to look.

Find The Places To Workout At Away From Home: Athletic-Minded Traveler

Athletic-Minded Traveler provides health-minded subscribers with the costs and distance of the nearest swimming pool, vegan restaurant, or jogging path in cities across the US and Canada.

Find The Best Places To Workout At Away From Home: Athletic-Minded Traveler

by Anil Polat | Sep 28, 2007 | Health and Fitness | 0

Those of you who live in Toronto or San Diego can get detailed information on the best places to eat, run, and workout on the road.

Athletic-Minded Traveler provides health-minded subscribers with the costs and distance of the nearest swimming pool, vegan restaurant, or jogging path in cities across the US and Canada.

Registration to Athletic-Minded Traveler costs $2.95 per month, or $19.95 per month. The site offers San Diego and Toronto for free. Does anyone know of free ways to stay fit on the road?