From the monthly archives:

January 2009

New Travel Trends from Fitur Tourism Fair

January 30, 2009
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The Fitur International Tourism Trade Fair is happening all this weekend in Madrid, Spain – and in fact it started on Wednesday so there has already been quite a lot of interesting news. The travel trends for the future are being heavily discussed, as well as how to deal with tourism and travel downturns due [...]

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Backpacking Basics for First-Timers

January 30, 2009
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Budget backpacking may be all that’s left for many of us when the world financial crisis hits our travel plans, so although Shane Gladigau’s new book Backpacker Basics: For Your First International Trip might be targeted at 18 – 25 year olds, the market might have just got a lot broader.

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Lisbon Hostel Takes Top Spot at the HOSCARs

January 27, 2009
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Many budget travelers around the world stay in hostels. They are a great way to save on housing costs while traveling. And though some of the accommodations can be less than desirable, there are actually some very good hostels to choose from.
In Dublin, Ireland last night the winners of the annual HOSCARs (Hostelworld Customer Annual [...]

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Understanding Afghanistan Through “The Places in Between”

January 27, 2009
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Crazy people making crazy trips do the rest of us a good service – we can experience their adventures vicariously without the dangers and hassles. And Rory Stewart’s The Places in Between is a great example of this.
Stewart had decided to walk across northern Asia but a canceled visa had him take a circuitous route, [...]

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Hot Night Clubs and Dance Clubs in Las Vegas

January 26, 2009
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There is no denying that Las Vegas is the city that never sleeps. For this reason, it is important to know the ins and outs of the hottest night clubs in the area. As you can imagine there are quite a few options to choose from. Fortunately, if you know which clubs are best you [...]

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Travel Deals of the Week January 26 2008

January 26, 2009

Here’s a list of travel deals for the week of January 26 2008.

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Unprepared Hikers Stranded in Australia and New Zealand

January 23, 2009
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Australia and New Zealand, for most people, are far away countries, the kind of place that you dream of visiting or make it there just for a once in a lifetime opportunity. For both countries, their natural beauty is a big draw card and getting out into nature on a hike is an attractive activity [...]

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Inauguration Day Festivities

January 20, 2009
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Of course, the biggest news of the day is the Presidential Inauguration. The inaugural festivities officially start at 10:00am ET on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol. After the music, the speeches, the swearing in and Barack Obama’s inaugural address, many more activities and celebrations surrounding the inauguration will take place later in the day.
Though [...]

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Travel The World For Less: East Coast Wine Expo’s

January 16, 2009
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If you enjoy the tastes and smells of far-away lands, you’ll take great delight in a large-scale wine tasting. Most small wine-shop tastings offer only a few bottles to try and perhaps some cheese and crackers. For a flat rate, a wine expo typically offers you the pick of hundreds of wines. You’ll be able [...]

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River Landing for US Airways Plane in New York

January 16, 2009
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Plane crashes are still rare enough that most of them make the news, but Thursday’s New York to Charlotte flight which ended up ditching in the Hudson River, with every passenger and crew member surviving, has made front page headlines throughout the world.
Details of Flight 1549
The flight was a US Airways flight which left New [...]

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New Visa Waiver Rules Now in Effect

January 13, 2009
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The new rules went into effect on Monday, Jan. 12 requiring people that are traveling to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program to register online prior to their trip. Previously, travelers could fill out paper forms at the airport or in flight.

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Seven Natural Wonders One Step Closer

January 9, 2009
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The gang from the New7Wonders Foundation have now been in action a few years, getting attention, recognition and hopefully a bit of funding to help protect important tourist sites around the world. Back in 2007 they announced the world’s New 7 Wonders including places like Machu Picchu, the Taj Mahal and the Great Wall of [...]

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Presidential Inauguration Packages

January 6, 2009
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If you aren’t able to get to Washington, DC this month for the Presidential Inauguration, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fun. Many hotels are offering Inaugration packages to celebrate the event all around the country.

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