From the monthly archives:

September 2008

Ecotourism Rating System

September 30, 2008
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With many people in the world “going green” and lending a helping hand to the world around them whenever possible, it is no surprise that the travel industry has seen a rise in the number of green travelers in recent years. Ecotourism is the name given to this still relatively new phenomenon that is quickly [...]

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Does Southwest Charge for Heavy Baggage?

September 28, 2008
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If you are flying Southwest, you need to be aware of the heavy baggage restrictions that are in place. In other words, your luggage must not exceed the limit set forth by the airline. If it does, you will either have to pay a fee, or if too heavy, you will only be able to [...]

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Does Jet Blue Charge for Heavy Baggage?

September 27, 2008
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If you are flying Jet Blue, you need to be aware of their baggage policies; including those for heavy baggage. While you may never have to deal with this, if you are carrying a bag that is a bit heavier than normal there is a good chance that you will be charged an extra fee.
Bags [...]

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Unhappy Tourists: Vacations Aren’t Always Fun

September 26, 2008
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Everybody wants to have a fun and happy holiday, but not every vacation turns out exactly how people plan. Sometimes it’s a natural disaster like Hurricane Ike or Hurricane Gustav that spoil travel plans. But whether it is a result of a tragic accident, a travel mix-up or getting involved in political upheaval, this week [...]

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Lonely Planet’s Year of Festivals Book Review

September 25, 2008
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Deciding where to go on your next big trip is sometimes difficult – it’s a big, wide world out there. But now that I’ve got a copy of Lonely Planet’s new A Year of Festivals: A Guide To Having the Time of Your Life, choosing a destination gets easy, and it all depends on the [...]

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Travel Tip: Prepare Your Appliances for Use Abroad

September 24, 2008
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As you pack for that winter skiing trip in the Swiss Alps or Australian summer vacation, you may throw your hair drier, laptop, or cell phone charger absentmindedly into your bag. Not so fast: though North America, much of South America, the Caribbean, and Japan use 100-125 volt appliances, most of the world does not. [...]

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Free Birthday Admission to Disney Parks in 2009

September 23, 2008

If you are planning a vacation to a Walt Disney park, your best bet is to delay your trip to 2009 and get ready to celebrate your birthday Disney style. The reason being that Disney recently announced that free admission will be offered to those people celebrating a birthday.

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Travel Tips for Women

September 23, 2008
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If you’re like me, even an overnight adventure can mean a lot of packing stress and at least two pieces of luggage, not to mention the purse and the fanny pack, if hiking is involved. Sure, I’m medium to high maintenance and I accept that, but I’ve learned that I don’t necessarily have to pack [...]

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What are Southwest Luggage Policies?

September 22, 2008
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On January 29, 2008, Southwest implemented a new baggage allowance policy. Each passenger is allowed to check two pieces of baggage. If you need to check a third bag, you will be charged a fee of $25. For bags four through nine, you will be charged $50 per piece. Any item in addition to this [...]

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What are United Luggage Policies?

September 21, 2008
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United recently updated their checked baggage policy. If you are going to be flying on this airline, it is important to be aware of these changes. While they will not affect every traveler, many will be faced with additional fees as well as restrictions on what can be checked.
First things first, you should know that [...]

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What are Jet Blue Luggage Policies?

September 21, 2008
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Just like most airlines, Jet Blue has recently updated their luggage policy. If you are going to be flying as a Jet Blue passenger in the near future, you will want to be aware of the current luggage policy as well as any changes that are scheduled for the future.
Jet Blue allows each passenger to [...]

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Ingenious Travel Product: the Portable Book Light

September 20, 2008

When I was a little girl, my parents had a strict bedtime for me. When that time came around, it was lights out, no excuses. Luckily for me, I had a secret weapon at my disposal: my portable book lamp. Diving under the covers, I would read into the wee hours of the night — [...]

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Internet Surfing While Flying Might Be Delayed

September 19, 2008
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While time on board a plane used to be a special kind of technology free experience when we couldn’t do much in the way of work or staying in contact, that looks like it is going to change soon. Most airlines seem to be resisting the use of cell phones while we’re in the air [...]

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Lithium Batteries and Travel

September 19, 2008
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In an effort to protect the public from lithium batteries (and aren’t we all afraid of them) the DOT enacted new lithium battery rules for travel beginning on January 1st of 2008. Basically the rules state that you cannot pack spare lithium batteries in your checked baggage. Meaning the bags you hand over to the [...]

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Italy Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time to Simon Capp

September 18, 2008
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With an internet-based translating job and a young family, Simon Capp thought it was a great time to take over and live abroad for a year or so, and that’s how the book Italy? It Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time was born.

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Family Dining in New York City

September 18, 2008
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New York City has something for every appetite. And as a top vacation destination for families, naturally it must offer a variety of family-friendly dining options. If you’re headed to New York city with your family soon and don’t want to visit the same old chain restaurants you have at home, or sacrifice good taste [...]

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Convertible Rent a Car Travel Deal 9-16-2008

September 17, 2008
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Rent a Convertible for $35/Day with Payless Car Rental!  Expires 9/22/08 – more information
photo credit: Ford Motor Company

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Atlanta Golf Courses

September 17, 2008
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Built on a hilly former Civil War battlefield, one of the chief virtues of the Alfred Tup Holmes Golf Course is its location–10 minutes from the airport and close to downtown. The par 72, 18-hole public course opened in 1940. It was renovated last year and has a a course rating of 69.9 and [...]

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United Airlines Doubles Second Bag Fee to $50

September 16, 2008
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United Airlines announced they are doubling their fee for a second checked bag. The new $50 one-way fee will apply to airline tickets bought beginning Tuesday, September 16 for travel beginning November 10. The airline cited fuel prices for the reason behind the increase.

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Travel Tip: Machu Picchu Without the Inca Trail

September 16, 2008
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It’s a common traveler’s plight, but rarely do you hear about it: Peru’s famous Inca Trail fills up fast. It can be a sad disappointment, after months or even years of anticipation, but many Machu Picchu pilgrims face this problem every year. If this happens to you, or if you worry that it will, take [...]

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Southwest Baggage Restrictions, Luggage Charges and Carry on Luggage

September 15, 2008
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If you are going to fly Southwest, you should be aware of their baggage restrictions as well as any corresponding charges. To go along with this, you will also want to familiarize yourself with the carry on policy.
At this time, Southwest allows each passenger to check on two pieces of luggage free of charge. When [...]

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Jet Blue Baggage Restrictions, Luggage Charges and Carry on Luggage

September 15, 2008
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Jet Blue is one of the most popular airlines in the United States. If you are going to fly Jet Blue, you need to make sure that you are aware of their baggage restrictions, luggage charges, and carry on policy. When it comes down to it, every airline has their own restrictions in these areas; [...]

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United Baggage Restrictions, Luggage Charges and Carry on Luggage

September 14, 2008
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If you are going to fly United, it is important that you are first aware of the baggage restrictions, luggage charges, and carry on policy. After all, one or all of these three details may pertain to you and the luggage that you need to take with you on your trip.
United does assess a special [...]

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How to Survive a Too-Full Flight

September 13, 2008
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If you’ve traveled the not-so-friendly skies recently, you’ve likely noticed a rise in passenger density (not to mention diminished amenities and airline comforts). To help reduce costs and maximize fuel efficiency, airlines have switched to smaller airplanes and fewer flights, causing a large increase in overbooked and too-full flights. To survive these uncomfortable conditions, have [...]

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Now Hurricane Ike Disrupts Travel Plans

September 12, 2008
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Just a couple of weeks ago it was Hurricane Gustav that caught the attention of many travelers who wondered variously if they’d get to their destination or if they’d get home – not to mention everyone whose homes and lives were under threat.
This week it’s Hurricane Ike that’s got everybody worried – and it’s disrupting [...]

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Travel Hot Spots – 11 Volcanic Regions Around the World

September 11, 2008
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Rabaul Caldera, Papua New Guinea
The Rabaul Caldera on the island of New Britain in Papua New Guinea erupted in 1937, 1944, and 1994. In the 1994 eruption, the two craters of Tavurvur and Vulcan erupted simultaneously, covering the nearby town of Rabaul in ash and causing the evacuation of about 90,000 people. The volcanic activity [...]

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747 Things to Keep You Busy In Flight

September 11, 2008
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It’s pretty hard to find anyone who really enjoys flying these days: whether it’s checking in, waiting at the boarding gate for a delayed flight, being up in the air or waiting for your luggage at the other end, there’s a lot of moments where boredom can set in.

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American Airlines Named “North America’s Leading Airline”

September 9, 2008
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The prestigious World Travel Awards North and Central America Ceremony took place this past weekend in Orlando. Everybody and anybody in the world of the travel was at the event, which was held at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin and sponsored by Eurostar.
American Airlines took top honors as “North America’s Leading Airline,” while the St. Regis [...]

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Travel Deals of the Week 7/9/2009

September 9, 2008

The Land Down Under For Less! Round-Trip Flights to Australia and New Zealand from $912 on Qantas! expires 9/12/2008 - more information
Save up to 50% on Destinations! Book by 10/13 for travel from now until 10/20/08 from Hotels.com – more information
Free Nights in the Carolinas – Visit Charleston, SC and Get a Free Night! Book by 9/22 [...]

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Does Southwest Charge for Luggage?

September 6, 2008
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Like all airlines, Southwest does charge for certain types of luggage. But of course, they have their own allowances and restrictions. If you are going to be flying Southwest in the near future, you will want to know what you can check free of charge and what you will have to pay for. This will [...]

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