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Australia Attracting Tourists Any Way Possible

April 10, 2009
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With a worldwide recession affecting tourism in pretty much every country (and even up in space), it is probably a pretty good guess to think that countries lying further away from the main tourist markets are likely to suffer more. And no doubt that’s at least one of the reasons why we can’t stop hearing [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 4/10/2009

April 10, 2009
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Yellowstone sees drop in summer bookings – via USA Today
Fewer tourists compared to last year have booked advance reservations to visit the greater Yellowstone region this summer, but industry leaders hope low gas prices will lure people to drive to national parks and other attractions [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 4/9/2009

April 9, 2009
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Business travelers say cutback in trips has pluses, minuses – via USA Today
Cutting back on business travel was like taking a rejuvenation pill for Debra Martin.She says she feels healthier and less stressed. And she loves having more time at home.
Family Vacation Finance 101 – [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 4/8/2009

April 8, 2009
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America’s Greenest Skylines – via Forbes
According to a March 2009 study released by the Environmental Protection Agency, Los Angeles, the sprawling metropolis known for its smog and clotted highways, rates No. 1, with 262 Energy Star buildings.

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Travel Stories and News for 4/7/2009

April 7, 2009
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Barneo Ice Station Opens – via gadling
In another spring tradition, the Barneo Ice Station has opened for another season, providing the gateway for adventure travelers and explorers to make a “last degree” journey to the geographic North Pole from the Russian side of the ice.

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Travel Stories and News for 4/6/2009

April 6, 2009
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Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands – via LATimes
Thailand’s Phi Phi Islands — Ko Phi Phi Don and Ko Phi Phi Leh — sit off the Andaman Coast, offshore from the town of Krabi. This area was hit hard by the devastating 2004 tsunami, but tourists have [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 4/3/2009

April 3, 2009
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Tibet Will Reopen to Foreign Tourists on April 5 – via ABC News
China said it plans to reopen Tibet to foreign tourists next week in a sign of Beijing’s growing confidence after several sensitive anniversaries passed without any apparent major disturbances.

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Is Space Tourism Taking A Rest?

April 3, 2009
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If you had hoped to be a tourist on a mission into space in the near future, you might be disappointed to hear that any space tourism in the near future is in serious doubt. A combination of the economic crisis and changes to space development programs means that it may be some years or [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 4/2/2009

April 2, 2009
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In a listless economy, look out for hidden resort fees – via ElliotNG
Just when we thought the resort fee epidemic was under control, along comes a recession and ruins it for everyone.

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Travel Stories and News for 4/1/2009

April 1, 2009
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Budget Travel: How Low Can You Go? – via ABC News
Bill Weir Sleeps on a Stranger’s Couch and Teaches English in Exchange for Free Lodging

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Travel Stories and News for 3/31/2009

March 31, 2009
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Seven Endangered Species You Can Still See in the Wild – via Gadling
There is no doubt that we are fascinated with wildlife. We love to watch diverse and interesting animals, preferably in their natural habitats, and we’re often willing to travel to remote places, sometimes [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 3/27/2009

March 27, 2009
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Italy Suffers From Toursit Downturn – via NPR.orgTourism dropped 25 percent in 2008 from the previous year — and forecasts are even worse for 2009. The decline affects not only hotels and restaurants, but has as indirect impact on many other industries as well.
I Can Spot [...]

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Cunard Tells All On New Queen Elizabeth Ship

March 27, 2009
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Cruise ship lovers might have been salivating this week in anticipation of the release of details of the next Cunard cruise liner – the ship that will replace the recently retired Queen Elizabeth II ship.

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Travel Stories and News for 3/26/2009

March 26, 2009
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The Best Hotel Bar Terraces in New York City – via Frommers
With the first hint of warmer weather people in other places hop in the car and take to the road. When the weather warms up in Manhattan, New Yorkers get on the elevator and [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 3/25/2009

March 25, 2009
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The Wave Rock Formation – via LA Times
The Wave is a red-rock stunner on the border of Arizona and Utah, made of 190-million-year-old sand dunes that have turned to rock. L.A. Times photographer Spencer Weiner captured the swirling drama of this little-known formation that’s accessible [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 3/24/2009

March 24, 2009
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Tour Chernobyl – via grcade.com
While Chernobyl probably ranks near the bottom of most people’s travel plans the photos here are amazing to look at.
Airplane Bathroom Photos – via Gadling
They say you learn something new every day, Heather Poole an online flight attendant discovers the trend [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 3/23/2009

March 23, 2009
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U.S. airlines may have reached limit on new fees – via reuters
It’s been a long time coming, but it seems U.S. airlines finally may have reached a limit on new fees they can charge for in-flight perks that used to be included in the ticket [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 3/21/2009

March 21, 2009
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Undersea eruptions near Tonga – via Baoston.com
Scientists sailed out to have a closer look at the eruptions of an undersea volcano off the coast of Tonga in the South Pacific Ocean today. Tonga’s head geologist, Kelepi Mafi, said there was no apparent danger to residents [...]

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Travel Stories and News for 3/20/2009

March 20, 2009
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Sweden’s Ice Hotel starts selling tickets to space – via MSNBC
Sweden’s famous Ice Hotel says it will start including tickets for Virgin Galactic’s space trips in its offerings to tourists. The trips, from nearby Kiruna, the northernmost city in Sweden, will start in 2012 if [...]

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Iraq Getting Back on Tourist Agenda

March 20, 2009
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There have been plenty of headlines about Iraq in the past decade or two, but not too many of them have turned up on the travel pages. But there seems to be some hope that this is about to change, and no doubt the Iraqi people are pretty pleased about that.

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Travel Stories and News for 3/19/2009

March 19, 2009
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Traveling 101 for Diabetics – via TSA
If you’re concerned about any of your diabetes related items, let the TSO know what you’re traveling with. The following items are permitted for diabetic passengers:

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Travel Stories and News for 3/18/2009

March 18, 2009
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Traffic plummets at European airports – via USAToday
Airports Council International Europe says the number of air passengers in January fell 10.7% from a year ago, while freight traffic dropped by 23.6%. The group monitors traffic at 101 European airports.

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Travel News and Stories 3/17/2009

March 17, 2009
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Here’s a few interesting travel news stories we found across the web for 3/17/2009
10 Great Places to Raise a Toast to St. Patrick – via ABCNews
Belly up. This St. Patrick’s Day also marks the 250th anniversary of the beer most famously associated with Ireland, Guinness.

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Travel Stories and News 3/16/2009

March 16, 2009
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Pittsburgh Airport is First Airport to Get Stimulus Money – via USATodayPittsburgh International says it will be the first airport to receiveinfrastructure project funding from President Obama’s stimulus package.

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Travel News and Stories 3/15/2009

March 15, 2009
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Here’s a few interesting travel news stories we found across the web for 3/15/2009

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Travel Stories and News 3/14/2009

March 14, 2009
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Here’s a few interesting travel news stories we found across the web for 3/14/2009

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Germans Still Taking Vacations While Others Stay Home

March 13, 2009
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It will be a while before we hear the end of the phrase “economic downturn” and in the travel and tourism industry, the picture is looking pretty bleak. With plenty of tourism statistics taking a dive around the world – fewer flight tickets being bought, fewer hotel rooms being booked and more people planning to [...]

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Best Job in the World on Great Barrier Reef

February 27, 2009
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Travel-lovers around the world have no doubt seen stories about the Best Job in the World in the last few weeks. The vacant position is to be the “caretaker” of the Great Barrier Reef off the coast of Queensland in Australia, undeniably one of the most beautiful areas on the world – and the six [...]

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Air Travel Safety Results for 2008

February 20, 2009
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So, air travelers, do you want the good news or the bad news? The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has just released the official statistics on air safety during 2008 and there are reasons to be both happy and concerned if you are someone who spends time flying around our skies. If you’re a nervous [...]

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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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