This Week's Top 3 Threads - June 28, 2014

1. Somebody’s Watching MS (Manufactured Spend)

If you buy money orders and Vanilla gift cards are you now going to be put on some kind of list? Some say “no” – but how do we know they aren’t out to get us.

2. Mistake Fares? What About Mistake Bookings?

Most of us book our own travel, using a host of online travel booking tools each with its own user interface and intricacies. And so it wouldn’t be surprising if we goof occasionally and book travel in error – like these poor fools.

3. Please Steal This Million-Dollar Map Idea

Google Maps, Mapquest, Apple Maps and other online mapping applications have changed the way we all think about and use maps. But maybe not so much when we’re on vacation.

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