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5 Effective Tips for Traveling on a Budget

May 21, 2009
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Despite the recession we still hope to get some good rest this summer. And enjoyable one, of course. What we don’t want though is to think only about the money when go traveling. So let’s have a look at a few fun ways to save money while traveling and avoid going too far into budgeting:
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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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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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Airport Travel Tips

July 30, 2008
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If you want to get through the airport faster and with more ease, use the following travel tips to help you breeze right through, saving both time and hassle.

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Electronic System for Travel Authorization to U.S. to Begin Testing

July 29, 2008

The United States will soon have a fully automated, electronic system for screening passengers before they begin travel to the U.S. under the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).
Travelers who are coming to the U.S. from one of the 27 waivers countries which don’t need a visa to fly to the States will have to fill out [...]

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Visiting the Eiffel Tower

July 29, 2008
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Originally built as the main entrance for the 1889 World’s Fair, designer Gustav Eiffel could only get a 20-year permit for the structure. At the time, many thought it was an eyesore that clashed with traditional Paris architecture. By 1909 there were calls to tear it down. Yet the tower survived to become a symbol of Paris.

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Eco Vacations For Everyone

July 28, 2008
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When it comes to vacation ideas, green is the new black. Eco vacations are becoming more and more popular as travelers seek experiences that enable them to get close to nature without leaving a mark.
So what’s an eco vacation and where do you find one?

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Pico Iyer’s Sun After Dark Takes You Around the World

April 24, 2008

Pico Ayer Sun After Dark

Pico Iyer is a travel writer who’s nearly always worth reading. He’s never going to tell you about mainstream tourism or souvenir hunting, but when you’re in the mood to get into the deep reality of what traveling actually does to us, then Iyer is a good bet.

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Visiting Jamaica

April 21, 2008
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A trip to Jamaica can be relaxing, active, formal, or casual… but it’s always enjoyable. Jamaica, the third largest of the Caribbean islands, is a beautiful, wild, and diverse place. It’s the home of reggae and ska music, the Rastafari movement, miles of uncrowded white sandy beaches, luxury and laid-back resorts, and spicy Creole cuisine. [...]

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