From the monthly archives:

October 2007

Travel insurance: Should you or shouldn’t you?

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Face it; travel insurance can be confusing; the term can be used to refer to many different things. Here’s a look at the different kinds of travel insurance available to help you figure out what you need:
• Trip Cancellation Insurance – This protects you if you have to cancel your vacation in the event of [...]

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An idea whose time has come: Drive-through check in

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Starting in November, Virgin Atlantic is offering business class travelers to do a drive-through check-in at Heathrow Airport.
It works like this: The car that’s bringing you to the airport drives up a special ramp to the first floor area near Departures in Terminal 3. A host meets you, tags your luggage and checks you in [...]

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Three parks in one location on Australia’s Gold Coast

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If you’re looking for tons of fun in a sunny place, then a trip to Queensland’s Gold Coast in the east of Australia is guaranteed to get the adrenalin pumping, the heart racing and the mood lifting. The Gold Coast, just south of Brisbane, is home to three different amusement parks:

Warner Brothers Movie World: The [...]

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Cruise Alaska with Holland America

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For more than 60 years, Holland America Cruise Lines has been sailing to Alaska and wowing vacationers with the unparalleled beauty of the last frontier. The cruise line has gone to great lengths to ensure that the whole vacation experience embodies the splendor of Alaska: The five-star ships feature panoramic wraparound teak decks, and private [...]

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Green vs Green: Travel decisions based on money or environment

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When it comes to U.S. travelers, green is key. A recent Travel Industry Association survey found that more than half of Americans would prefer consulting tourism industry professionals who are environmentally friendly. But eco-green is trumped by the greenback as just 14 percent of respondents said that they would make their decisions based on eco-consciousness [...]

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Disneyland at Halloween

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Disneyland, in Anaheim California just south of Los Angeles, is fun for young and not-so-young all year round, but the original Disney theme park really puts on a show for Halloween. The celebration, dubbed HalloweenTime, lasts from mid-September through October 31 and begins when you approach the park. The giant floral arrangement in front of [...]

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Alamo business rental program

Alamo offers two rental programs for business travelers: The Business Benefits Program is for small- to medium-sized businesses, while the Corporate Program caters to larger volume customers.
Upon signing up for membership, you’ll receive personalized special offers appear on your member’s homepage. On your personal webpage you can also review reservations, make changes or [...]

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French strike tomorrow will wreak havoc

Travel around Europe may be a little difficult tomorrow, thanks to a 24-hour strike by members of France’s public transport unions. The strike will effectively shut down major parts of the French transportation infrastructure, but its effects will ripple outward and no doubt affect other parts of the European mainland.
The French national railway stated that [...]

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Voluntourism – A New Trend in Travel

An increasing number of travelers are foregoing the usual beach vacation for something more meaningful. Dubbed “voluntourism,” the concept combines travel with helping others around the globe. A typical trip might involve building homes or schools or caring for wildlife in a nature preserve.
Most voluntourism trips also include free days to explore the area and [...]

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Rent a car with Avis

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Avis has several programs geared to frequent travelers that can save you both time and money when you need to rent a vehicle. The advantage of Avis compared to many other rental car companies is that it’s free to enroll in their special programs.
Avis offers top quality customer service at 4,400 locations worldwide. Avis’ fleet [...]

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Airplane Travel with Little Ones

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You’ve made the choice to travel with your baby or toddler. Sounds daunting, but it needn’t be. The most important thing to keep in mind, however, is that babies and kids are not small adults. Instead, they are a whole other entity with needs and habits completely different from even school-aged children. Here, for the [...]

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Detroit MGM Grand opens new facility

If you find yourself traveling to Detroit for business, consider combining a little business and pleasure by staying at the newly opened Detroit MGM Grand Resort and Casino. The much-anticipated $800 million luxury resort hotel opened October 2 on Third Avenue in the heart of downtown Detroit, adjacent to the previously constructed casino.
What’s New
The new [...]

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Lake Havasu

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Lake Havasu is located near the border Arizona and California and is home to the London Bridge. A vacation or weekend in Lake Havasu is ideal for water lovers, golfers or anyone looking to have a good time.
Lake Havasu is a lake that is the result of the Parker Dam. The Parker Dam, which was [...]

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Universal Studios: Islands of Adventure Theme Park

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Enterprise Rental Car Enterprise Plus Club

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Enterprise Plus is the new and improved loyalty program from Enterprise Rental Car, which replaces the Express Lane Program. Membership to Enterprise Plus is completely free and are entitled to discounted rates on personal rentals that booked through the website www.enterprise.com/ta. Another substantial perk in Enterprise Plus is the timesaving. There is a phone # [...]

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Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom

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Visiting Dollywood

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Dozens of Attractions at Hersheypark, Pennsylvania

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This year is the one hundredth anniversary of the opening of sweet ol’ Hersheypark in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Its humble beginnings as a leisure park for Hershey Chocolate Company employees have been almost forgotten now as it’s transformed into a 110-acre fun park open for everyone. These days the Hersheypark complex includes an amusement park with [...]

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