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Kori Ellis

21 Not so Spooky Castles

October 23, 2009
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Castles … they remain a modern day link to Kings, Queens, and Knights of the past. Sometimes if the castle was the home of historical figures like Count Dracula they can even be quite spooky. Below are 20 castles that showcase a wide variety of styles from across the globe, and one that locals believe [...]

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17 New York City Cathedrals, Churches, Synagogue’s and Temple’s

October 8, 2009
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New York City, well known for for being a cosmopolitan melting pot of different cultures, the Big Apple is also home to many beautiful and breathtaking churches, cathedrals and synagogues. From St. Paul’s Chapel where George Washington worshiped, to the iconic St. Patrick’s Cathedral, each of these buildings showcase a diverse rich cultural heritage and architectural styles that [...]

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22 Train Stations from Across the Globe

September 3, 2009
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In today’s modern world with airplanes jetting around the globe, sometimes we forget how travel got its big start. Cross country trains and railroads were one of the first big steps in making travel accessible to everyone. Major metropolises like New York City built enormous railway terminals like Grand Central Station and Pennsylvania Station to [...]

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Las Vegas Takes Corporate Travel Hit

February 17, 2009
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Business leaders in Las Vegas, Nevada are up in arms after recent comments by President Barack Obama. In the last few months, Las Vegas has seen a notable drop in corporate travel to the city, which is causing businesses to lose millions of dollars in potential revenue.

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Travel Ban to Cuba Could End

February 10, 2009
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Thanks to the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act, citizens of the United States may soon be able to travel to the country of Cuba without restrictions. If this bill passes, Americans will be able to freely travel to Cuba for the first time since 1963.

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Spring Break Travel Remains Strong

February 3, 2009
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While the struggling economy has slowed down many types of vacationers, this year’s spring break travel plans appear to be virtually uneffected. In fact, many spring break destinations are reporting more interest than usual.
Experts say the reasons are varied for why spring break travel remains strong in a weak economy. However, the relatively affordable spring [...]

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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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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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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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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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Free Changes for Bad Weather

December 30, 2008

If you are flying with Delta or Northwest this holiday season, you don’t have to worry as much about bad weather ruining your travel plans. Until January 7th, Delta and Northwest are waiving any fees associated with changing your airline tickets due to bad weather.
With bad weather all around the United States, it’s been difficult [...]

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Reason for Denver Plane Accident Unknown

December 23, 2008

The cause of the airplane accident in Denver that injured 38 people is still unknown. Although the black box has been recovered and a number of first-hand accounts have been told, investigators are baffled by sounds that were heard prior to the accident.
Part of the problem for investigators is that the airplane’s captain is one [...]

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Travel Deals in 2009

December 16, 2008

With the value of the dollar rising, gas prices declining and hotel rates decreasing, many experts are predicting that 2009 will be a great time to get deals on international travel.
According to the Associated Press, Genevieve Shaw, senior editor of Travelocity, said, “As long as the economic slowdown continues, deals will abound for people who [...]

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Bankruptcy for Advantage Rent-A-Car

December 9, 2008

Travelers in the United States and around the world will have one less rental car company to choose from, as Advantage Rent-A-Car has filed for bankruptcy. The company points to a decline in travel, a stubborn credit market and increased industry costs as the reasons why they were forced to take action.
Headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, [...]

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Some Cancel Travel Plans to India

December 2, 2008
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After the recent attacks in Mumbai, some travelers are canceling their trips to India. In past 10 years or so, India has grown to be a very popular international travel destination for Americans. Last year, it was the 11th most visited internation destination by U.S. residents, surprisingly ahead of some vacation hot spots like Greece. [...]

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Airfare Prices Dropping

November 25, 2008
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If you are planning to travel soon, the good news is that you can expect to pay less money for airline tickets. Due to a number of factors, a few surveys have found that airline tickets are down in price approximately 20% since July.
The main reason for the drop in price is the dropping cost [...]

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Thanksgiving Travel Still Strong

November 18, 2008
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Although many people in the United States don’t have as much money in their pockets as they would like, that apparently isn’t going to slow down travel for Thanksgiving. According to research by Harris Interactive, the percentage of people who expect to travel for Thanksgiving is exactly the same as it was last year.
Although common [...]

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Expect to Pay More This Holiday Season

November 11, 2008

If you haven’t booked your holiday flights yet, be prepared to pay more than you did last year. According to the airfare experts at Farecast.com, holiday airfares for 2008 are up more than 30% on average than those in 2007. Don’t expect to get any last minute deals either. That trick normally doesn’t work around [...]

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United Airlines – Best in Business Class

November 4, 2008
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Are you looking for the best business class service in the airline industry? Executive Travel magazine awarded United Airlines with its 2008 Leading Edge honor for Best Domestic Airlines of Business Class Service. This was mainly due to the airline’s outstanding services for international business travelers.
One of the main highlights of United Airlines’ new International [...]

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Last Minute Travel Gets Easier

October 28, 2008
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Are you looking to take a business trip or vacation at the last minute? LastMinuteTravel.com has improved their website with a new software update which speeds up the site and improves its search functions to make last minute travel even easier.
Hotel deals are now more customizable as you can search for accommodations near downtown, [...]

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Haunted Halloween Packages

October 21, 2008
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Halloween is right around the corner and many cities around the United States are offering deals to haunted hotels and other ghostly locales.

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Southwest Airlines College Rapid Rewards Program

October 14, 2008
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If you are a student who does a lot of traveling, you are well aware of how quickly the expenses add up. It is not uncommon for a student who goes home during the holidays while in college to rack up a significant amount in travel expenses.
Thankfully, Southwest Airlines now has a program that can [...]

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Travel Industry Hit Hard by Economic Crisis

October 7, 2008
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As expected, the economic crisis is taking a large toll on the travel industry. For September, both major airlines and hotels are reporting steep declines in business. According to the New York Times, the seven major airlines carried 9.2% fewer passengers, domestically and internationally, in September 2008 compared to the same month in 2007, while [...]

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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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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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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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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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New Travel Service for “Big and Tall” Travelers

September 2, 2008

Today marks the opening of a new travel service that caters to the needs of plus-size and tall travelers. Big & Tall Travel, the new service out of Dallas, offers special rates for optimal seat assignments and affordable hotel and suite accommodations. Additionally, they handle many other unique needs of big and tall travelers.
“Sitting in [...]

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Galactic Suite Project

August 26, 2008

Do you want to take a trip into space? Well you can make your reservations now for the Galactic Suite Space Resort, even though the first trip into space isn’t scheduled until 2012. The much talked about project already has 38 people who have booked their space trip.
Galactic Suite Limited is private company that is [...]

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Expect Less Crowds When Traveling This Labor Day

August 19, 2008

If you are planning to travel on Labor Day weekend, you may be surprised by the lack of crowds at airports. According to numerous reports, Labor Day weekend travel by air is expected to drop by almost 6% when compared to the 2007 numbers. Within the United States, the decrease could be as high as [...]

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