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Iran bans certain foreign tours on mourning holidays
Posted by in Uncategorized on February 21, 2010
Czech travel agency lures teddy bears to Prague
The Czech tourist trade has been given an oddball boost by a new travel agency offering trips to Prague for teddy bears and other stuffed toys.
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Travel industry ‘failing to cater for disabled’
New research suggests that travel companies are failing to cater properly for the needs of disabled travellers.
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What’s your travel bucket list?
New York Times travel writer Matt Gross talked with a group of young travelers who have documented their travels with a twist, now documented in the MTV series, The Buried Life. The group sets out to not only visit new places but accomplish something from their list, like give a toast at a stranger’s wedding. Matt Gross and frequent flyer expert Randy Petersen also give tips on finding the best …
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New Bronson teacher brings rich background in travel, cultural experience with him
New Bronson teacher brings rich background in travel, cultural experience with him
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Iran bans certain foreign tours on mourning holidays
Iran has banned travel agencies from organising tours to countries where concerts are held during Shiite mourning holidays, newspapers quoted a tourism official as saying Saturday.
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Where to Travel With Kids on a Budget
Posted by in Uncategorized on January 23, 2010
Of course you can travel just about anywhere with your kids on a budget. Like any travel experience on a budget you need to research and plan well to make the most of your travel dollar. Many places, however, are family or kid friendly and will throw in added extras for the children. So whether you intend traveling at home or abroad, look for places that will cater to your family’s needs.
RV trips are a great way to travel on a budget. In fact, traveling with a car is almost essential for families. It is usually cheaper than buying rail passes or catching taxis everywhere. But more importantly, it gives you that ‘door to door’ freedom that is necessary when traveling with kids.
If you are traveling overseas, have you considered staying in a hostel with your family? This is a much cheaper option than staying in hotels and many hostels are family friendly and have no age limit (except in Bavaria where you can’t be older than twenty six). You can request a room with enough bunk beds to accommodate your family and you can cook your meals in the communal kitchen. Huge savings to be made!
In the USA there are many places to travel with your family on a budget. Consider these options:
1. Camping. The cheapest option around for any travel adventure. Many campsites have activities for kids and if you don’t like the idea of staying in a tent, many places have cabins to rent that are still cheaper than a hotel room. Camping gets you up close and personal with nature and gets the kids outside and running around.
2. What about spending some time at a Working Farm or Dude Ranch? Look around for reasonably priced holidays at these destinations and you will find plenty of activities and atmosphere for kids and adults alike.
3. Head to Disneyland in off peak season for big savings.
4. The same can be said for traveling to Hawaii. Check the packages available in low season and see how affordable it is.
5. You’ll also find some excellent deals in traveling to Mexico. Go for all-inclusive resorts, especially in the low season.
What about if you want to travel overseas? Where are some good places to take the kids on a budget?
* Although Australia is a long way away and can be a bit pricey to get there, it is a very child-friendly place with lots of cost saving adventures to be had for the kids. Australian off peak is different from North America so do some research.
* Europe can be done on a budget with kids. Pick your destinations with the kids in mind. Get them involved in your itinerary. Stay in hostels and travel by car. You’ll be amazed at how much you save and how much you see.
* Some island resorts are very child friendly. In Fiji there are resorts where children under twelve stay and eat for free. Do your research!
* How about a family cruise? Cruises are great because they are all-inclusive, cater for families and you get to explore lots of places. There are some good family package deals to be found with most cruise companies.
So get planning and get packed. Plan your family vacation and check out the deals available. Going off peak is the best way to save money. If you are going to take the kids out of school buy them a journal so they can record their experiences. It’s amazing how much they’ll learn by traveling with their family.
This article is brought to you by: Stuart S. Travel – Your Online Travel Guru
www.stuartstravel.com
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The Travel Channel Returns to El Güero Canelo
Posted by in Uncategorized on January 23, 2010
Club Travel buys Budget brand
Budget Travel’s liquidator has agreed to sell the company’s trade name and intellectual property to Club Travel. A statement said the sale was subject to approval by the Competition Authority. The sale price is not being disclosed.
Amex Reports Corporate Travel Sales Stabilizing After Deep 2009 Drop
JANUARY 22, 2010 — Reflecting the depths reached by the corporate travel industry in 2009, American Express’ global corporate travel sales shrunk 30 percent year over year to $14.6 billion, the company announced late yesterday in its fourth-quarter earnings call.
Palm Coast Travel Inducted Into the Cruise Connoisseur Club
Oceania Cruises Recognizes Palm Coast Travel’s Commitment to Excellence
Click your way to inspiring luxury holidays at the new W&O Travel Collection website
Travel web sites have grown up gracefully in the last decade, with luxury travel operators leading the field in deftly presenting the holiday locations of our dreams.
The Travel Channel Returns to El Güero Canelo
The Travel Channel is returning to Tucson next week, this time for a show focusing solely on Sonoran hot dogs. Martha Menocal, an administrative specialist with El Güero Canelo’s corporate office, said this morning that the Travel Channel is sending a film crew to El Güero Canelo’s original location at 5201 S. 12th Ave. on Friday, Jan. 29. All fans of the eatery are invited to show up to show …
