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Travel Tips

Tips for Surviving Plane Travel

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We’ve all read those guides about plane travel that state the obvious.  Show up on time.  Have your passport handy.  Don’t clutch your backpack as if it’s an explosive you’ve been entrusted with.  Ever notice something about those guides though?  They’re not about how to survive “plane travel”, they’re about how to survive “airports”.  Now [...]

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Art Galleries in London

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London is full of famous sightseeing spots, but being such a global city it’s also full of great art galleries, which many tourists are coming to see. Galleries in London tend to feature a great deal of older European art, a lot of it very famous and valuable, along with some modern works as well. [...]

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Hotel Alternatives in Australia

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Australia’s a country where many of the main tourist hot spots experience pleasant, sunny weather for much of the year, and that’s why considering alternatives to hotels is a great way to get to know the country better – as well as make your trip a whole lot cheaper.

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Travel Hack: How To Beat Jet Lag

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Travelling across time zones can be an exciting part of a vacation. Any shock you might experience at the changing time is absorbed by the relaxed nature of your adventure and the extra time you have to sleep. But what about business travellers who travel often and need to hit the ground running when they [...]

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Smart Travel: Know The “Best Practices” Of Adventure Activities

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When you pack for a trip, there is one item that could mean a ruined trip or even loss of life if your forget it:

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Travel Tip: Think Small but Recycle

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With restrictions on the amount of liquids and gels that you can bring on a flight many people are purchasing small sample sizes for convenience on the road. By all means, purchase these smaller versions of your favorite products but then keep the bottles and refill them for future trips.

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Helpful iPhone Travel Apps

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As a travel aid, the iPhone is a godsend.  All too often, we find ourselves on the road lamenting, “If only I was in front of my computer.  I could handle this in a second!”  But with the iPhone, we’re now in front of our computer wherever we are.

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How to Hide Money When Traveling

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If you’re taking a trip and worried about where to hide your cash there are a few tried and trusted tricks that you can use to keep your money safe. In fact, it’s best to try a few of these tricks and space your money out just so there’s always a stash at hand.

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Look For Bundled Attraction Discounts

If you are going on vacation to a major city and want to see some of the featured attractions check to see if the city offers a bundled package. Much like you can bundle your cable, internet and phone services together and get a discount, some communities are going to bundled discounts on major attractions [...]

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Register With the State Department Before You Travel

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If you’re considering a trip abroad you should actually register with the State Department for your own safety. Sure, it seems like a bit of overkill and maybe it is, depending on where you’re traveling, but no matter how insignificant you think you are in the grand scheme of things, the State Department actually cares. [...]

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Travel Tips for Dieters

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If you’re on a diet and traveling you can ruin your entire diet routine or you can ruin your vacation by being too regimented. So, how do you find a happy medium where you can enjoy yourself and not destroy your healthy eating plan?
The first thing you need to do is get educated. You may [...]

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Travel Tip: Travel Cheap, House Swap!

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House swapping isn’t for the faint of heart — you’ll send keys to complete strangers and leave them alone in your house for days at a time! — but thousands of independent travelers are slowly discovering the joys of this inexpensive (and slightly voyeuristic) way to travel.

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Local Travel Options

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Traveling has become more expensive than ever. First of all you’ve got the high price of fuel, then you’ve got rising airline costs with hidden fees at every corner, and if you’re thinking about going abroad the value of the U.S. dollar is just not what it used to be.

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Healthy Eating on the Road

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For many people taking a vacation means taking a vacation from healthy eating and this is sometimes okay if you’ve planned for this added luxury. But for others this is simply not acceptable because of diet restrictions, health concerns, and a lifestyle regimen.
If you fall into the latter category and you want to or have [...]

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Travel Tip: Prepare Your Appliances for Use Abroad

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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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Travel Tips for Women

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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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Lithium Batteries and Travel

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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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Travel Tip: Machu Picchu Without the Inca Trail

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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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Is An All Inclusive Resort Right For You?

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The All Inclusive resort is becoming a major staple in the travel industry. Years ago the idea of all inclusive meant Club Med. You may remember – the party atmosphere, the uninspiring food, the plastic pop beads used to pay for drinks. Your other option for an “all inclusive” was the Catskill resort in the [...]

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Romantic Vacation Ideas

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If you are in a relationship, a romantic vacation is a great idea for an anniversary, birthday or anytime. You can choose from an seemingly endless number of destination for a romantic vacation. On every far reaching part of the globe, there is a perfect vacation spot for couples not too far away.

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Best Snorkeling in the Caribbean

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The Caribbean is a great place for beachcombers, but if you’d like to exert yourself a little more, it’s also a great place for snorkeling or diving. Anyone can snorkel, but diving requires some instruction. Fortunately most places with great diving also offer diving courses. Or, you can learn to dive before you take off. [...]

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Tips for Going on a Volunteer Vacation

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Not everyone wants to bask on a beach during their vacation. If you’re looking for something a little more challenging, consider a volunteer vacation.
Volunteer vacations give you a chance to interact with people from other cultures and to help others improve their lives. Pick a trip with an organization that shares your values doing work [...]

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Planning a Honeymoon in Hawaii

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You’ve been daydreaming about your wedding for as long as you can remember and the time has finally come to make those dreams a reality. The planning stages of a wedding can be almost as romantic as the wedding itself if they’re done correctly. Done poorly, the planning can lead to exactly the kind of [...]

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Home preparation checklist for travelers

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You need to do many things before going on a trip, including buying the tickets to packing the bags. Because of this, it can be easy to forget to take care of all of the details that you should regarding making your home ready for your absence. Here’s a handy checklist of things that your [...]

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Travel insurance: Should you or shouldn’t you?

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Face it; travel insurance can be confusing; the term can be used to refer to many different things. Here’s a look at the different kinds of travel insurance available to help you figure out what you need:
• Trip Cancellation Insurance – This protects you if you have to cancel your vacation in the event of [...]

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Fantasyland in 4 Hours or Less

Fantasyland in 4 Hours or Less

Almost every parent who has been to Walt Disney World has had a “magical day” go wrong and turn into a “meltdown day”. Maybe it was the hot sun of July or August, the snail like pace of the line on Dumbo, or one too many verses from “it’s a small world”, but the spot [...]

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25 Tips for Saving Time and Money at Walt Disney World

25 Tips for Saving Time and Money at Walt Disney World

Now that it’s September and people are starting to prepare for the fall season, do you know what it’s the perfect time to Go on vacation Disney World! That’s right Disney World, savvy travelers and Disney fans know that you can get great hotel discounts, and get on more rides with shorter lines by traveling [...]

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Deciding to Stay Onsite or Offsite at Walt Disney World

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When planning a vacation to Walt Disney World one of your first decisions to make is where to stay. When traveling to Orlando Florida, there is certainly no shortage of choices in regards to available hotels. In addition to Disney offering its own lodging choices, every major hotel chain is represented there. Every class of [...]

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