tomtraveler.com » Articles http://www.tomtraveler.com Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:24:19 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 en hourly 1 Latest super bowl travel packages news – 2009 Masters Golf Packages, Kentucky Derby Package, NASCAR Ticket … http://www.tomtraveler.com/latest-super-bowl-travel-packages-news-2009-masters-golf-packages-kentucky-derby-package-nascar-ticket http://www.tomtraveler.com/latest-super-bowl-travel-packages-news-2009-masters-golf-packages-kentucky-derby-package-nascar-ticket#comments Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:24:16 +0000 Tom Trich http://www.tomtraveler.com/latest-super-bowl-travel-packages-news-2009-masters-golf-packages-kentucky-derby-package-nascar-ticket Ok so 3 more posts today that I’ve dug up – I’m an information JUNKIE on this stuff lately. Give em a browse and let me know what ya reckon. They’re just from a few different sites I’ve been surfing lately that are generally good for information like this…

2009 Masters Golf Packages, Kentucky Derby Package, NASCAR Ticket …

Your best resource for sports travel and tickets. An on-line sports package directory for various sports vacations and sporting events. Super Bowl, Daytona 500, NASCAR, Rugby World Cup, Final Four, we have packages for all the major …

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Anything less than another win in Super Bowl odds will be a disappointment in. NFL Betting Cardinals vs Steelers – Sportsbook NFL Preseason Betting. The Arizona Cardinals travel to play the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday at 8:00pm EST …

Pittsburgh Steelers’ 2009 projection: 12-4 – Bodog Beat

Ben Roethlisberger is going to have to stay healthy in order for this Steelers team to go all the way to the Super Bowl again. …… … No West Coast games this year for Pittsburgh, which only has to travel as far west as Denver. And because the Steelers are facing the NFC North, we will see some rare trips. Green Bay's trip to Pittsburgh will be the first for the Packers in the regular season since 1998. Pittsburgh visits Chicago for the first time in 14 years and …

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OAKLAND, Calif. – Lonely Planet founders Tony and Maureen Wheeler traveled widely with their children from the time they were babies.

They’d been to so many countries in the developing world that when they first took the children to Europe, their daughter “found it hard to believe that she could drink water from the tap in every country we visited.”

That’s one of the anecdotes offered by Maureen Wheeler in the foreword to Lonely Planet’s “Travel with Children: Your Complete Resource” ($20) out this summer in a newly revised edition, the fifth since the book was first published in 1985.

“Travel with Children” acknowledges that the term “family travel” may conjure up images of “sulking teens glued to their phones” or “your baby keeping all the other plane passengers awake.” The book offers advice on how to minimize problems by picking the right destinations, remaining flexible, and involving kids in planning and problem-solving,

The book includes destinations on every continent, with sections on the U.S., Canada, Great Britain, France, Italy, Australia, India, Mexico, Costa Rica, South Africa, and Israel among others. There are also separate sections on “Before You Go” preparations, traveling with teenagers, traveling as a single parent, adventure trips, camping, living abroad, and even travel games.

The book’s emphasis on international travel may seem somewhat exotic to Americans who are less familiar with destinations outside North America and Europe. Its “Top 10″ list for beach holidays, for example, includes Costa del Sud, Sardinia; Cottesloe, Australia; Durban, South Africa; Karon Beach, Thailand; Kauai, Hawaii; Aitutaki, Cook Islands; Noosa, Australia; Tavira, Portugal; Sayulita, Mexico; and Sanur, Bali.

But other sections offer recommendations that may seem less intimidating, like the “Top 10 City Breaks” list: Oaxaca, Mexico; Istanbul, Turkey; London; Los Angeles; Vancouver, Canada; Lisbon, Portugal; Copenhagen; Singapore; Sydney and Rome.

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  • Travel Insurance Protection and Booking Your Holiday in Advance
    [Insurance:Travel] Will you save more money by booking your holiday well in advance – or leaving it until the last minute? It could depend on several factors. Many people are tied to specific dates and have no choice. Whichever you do, it is important to protect your holiday with Travel Insurance. Find out how booking in advance could save you money…
  • Travel Insurance and Car Rental Shortages
    [Insurance:Travel] A word of caution: If you plan to rent a car for your holiday it’s best to make the reservation as soon as possible. A good price can usually be secured by booking early. Many holidaymakers have been caught out by thinking they can get a better deal if they wait and book online at the last minute. However, depending on the destination and time of year that is not always the case.
  • Travel Insurance – Does it Include Cover For Swine Flu Or Other Diseases?
    [Insurance:Travel] Many travellers become alarmed when a disease outbreak hits, such as the Swine Flu pandemic. Should you go ahead with your holiday, or cancel? Does travel insurance provide cover if you or one of your party comes down with swine flu and cannot travel? What happens if you are abroad and catch swine flu or another illness? Are you covered if you are abroad and a family member at home becomes ill, necessitating your immediate return? The answers may surprise you…
  • Travel Insurance and Drinking Don’t Mix and May Put Your Claims at Risk!
    [Insurance:Travel] Let’s suppose you are on holiday and go out for dinner and have a few too many of the local brew. In drunken exuberance you get up and dance naked on the table as everyone claps and cheers, and then fall off and break a leg. It could end up costing a lot more than just your pride! You’ve taken out travel insurance to cover any mishaps during your trip so there’s nothing to worry about, right? Wrong!
  • Travel Insurance May Include Coverage For Your ‘Staycation’
    [Insurance:Travel] During tough financial times many would-be overseas travellers are faced with cutting their holiday budget and staying close to home – a ’staycation’ as it has been termed. So, you may ask, why bother to take out travel insurance? There are a host of travel mishaps that are just as likely to occur during a holiday close to home as they are during a week in Spain. Many holidaymakers are unaware that their travel insurance policy may already include coverage for that staycation. Surprised? Find out more…
  • Travel Insurance and Tips to Avoid Sickness While on Holiday
    [Insurance:Travel] One of the biggest concerns when travelling to foreign countries is how to avoid catching bugs or a nasty case of the ‘tourist trots’. It can be hard to know what is safe to eat and what should be avoided. No matter how careful you are, however, it can be very easy to unwittingly expose yourself to germs, bacteria, and viruses. That is one reason why taking out travel insurance is so important. These tips could help you stay germ-free…
  • Travel Insurance to Cover Unexpected Holiday Cancellations
    [Insurance:Travel] Taking out adequate travel insurance should be the first thing on your list after booking a trip. Having insurance in place in case things go wrong between the time you book your holiday and the actual departure date is also very important. Attempting to save money on an Annual Multi-trip Policy by making the policy ’start date’ the same as your departure date is false economy. Although most trips will go ahead without any problems it’s crazy to take risks which could cause unwelcome financial losses if something happens and you have to cancel…
  • Beware of Spiked Drinks, Date Rape and Robbery When Travelling
    [Travel-and-Leisure] Being ’slipped a Mickey’ can happen to anyone – but solo females tend to be targeted more often. A typical scenario might be a young woman who walks into a bar alone and a stranger offers to buy her a drink. She accepts, excuses herself to use the bathroom, and then returns to finish the drink. Later she wakes up in a dark alley, disorientated and dishevelled, with her bag and money missing – and a sickening feeling that she has been physically violated. It could happen to anyone – even Bugs Bunny…
  • Purchase Travel Insurance and Book With a Reputable Travel Company For Maximum Holiday Protection
    [Insurance:Travel] If your holiday company went bust would you know your rights? Would you be entitled to compensation? Would you be able to continue with your holiday – or be left stranded abroad and have to pay to find your own way home? These important questions should not be left unanswered – so keep reading!
  • European Trip? Be Prepared For Emergencies With Travel Insurance And The EU ‘112′ Emergency Number
    [Travel-and-Leisure] Imagine you can still taste the delicious flavours of the meal that you and your partner just enjoyed at a restaurant in the French Alps. It’s late and the dinner has left you feeling content and happy. Your partner dozes off as you drive along the quiet, dark road back to your hotel in a nearby village. Suddenly disaster strikes. You swerve… A while later you regain consciousness and find your partner groaning and injured and your car stuck in a ditch. You don’t speak French – would you know who to call?
  • Backpacker Travel Insurance – Don’t Let Exams Spoil Your Adventures
    [Insurance:Travel] Traveling to far away and exotic places is something that is high on the list of priorities for many people in this age of easy travel. It is especially true for young people with itchy feet who are finishing up school or college and eager to be independent and explore the world.
  • Visa Rules For the USA – Beware – Travel Insurance May Not Cover Denial of Entry!
    [Insurance:Travel] Many travellers to the United States are unaware that failing to use the new online Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) could result in denial of entry. Be warned – travel insurance policies do not normally cover claims for financial losses associated with failure to obtain the necessary visas…
  • Mozambique For Scuba Diving, Backpacking, Beaches and Privacy!
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Mozambique is an up-and-coming tourist destination – a diamond in the rough which is rapidly being polished up and attracting tourists from all over the world. Scuba divers love it for the world-class diving. Beach lovers love it for the pristine beaches. Backpackers love it for the hostels and accommodations on the beaches. Lovers of luxury love it for the privacy and upscale, idyllic lodges and resorts. Intrigued about this sunspot on the southeast coast of Africa? Find out more.
  • Travel Insurance For Budding Expats – Don’t Waste Money!
    [Insurance:Travel] Travel insurance becomes a necessary part of  the planning process when considering a move abroad. Times are changing, and during an economic downturn it is wise to stop and think twice before selling up and burning bridges at home. Packing up the dreams and knickknacks and migrating south in search of a better life in the sun may sound wonderful, but can pose some serious challenges.
  • Travel Insurance and Flight Cancellations – Beware of the Fog
    [Insurance:Travel] Imagine arriving at the airport on time only to find that your flight has been canceled due to fog or technical problems. The airline claims it is not their responsibility because the cancellation was due to ‘extraordinary circumstances’ and beyond their control! After recovering from the shock where do you turn for help and compensation?
  • The Truth About Travel Insurance Comparison Websites – Don’t Be Too Quick to Click!
    [Insurance:Travel] Are you guilty of clicking on the cheapest quote without fully understanding what you are buying? It could be a costly mistake.
  • Travel Insurance Or Horoscope? Don’t Leave Your Luck to the Stars
    [Insurance:Travel] Barack Obama was born in the Year of the Ox and elected as President of the U.S. in 2009 in the Year of the Ox. Was it fate or luck? George W. Bush is a Dog in the Chinese Horoscope, so is Bill Clinton, but are they lucky Dogs? Do you believe what your Horoscope tells you and leave things to fate – or play it safe when you go off travelling?
  • Skiing in Dubai? Is Ski Insurance Really Necessary For Indoor Ski Slopes?
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Ski-Resorts] Who pays for breakages? If you break a leg skiing on an indoor ski slope does travel insurance cover the expenses or do you need ski insurance? What happens if you go to the United Arab Emirates on a beach holiday and then decide to go skiing or boarding at Ski Dubai?
  • Beach Holiday Travel Insurance – Some Sobering Advice
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    Travel insurance covers many aspects of a holiday, but does not provide an excuse to act irresponsibly. All policies have exclusions regarding ‘willful exposure to peril’ but who bothers to read the boring insurance jargon?

  • Adventure Holiday Travel Insurance – Are You Really Indiana Jones?
    [Insurance:Travel] Do you watch Bear Grylls, or Indian Jones movies, and fantasize about an adrenaline-packed adventure holiday? Maybe it’s time for a reality check.
  • 20 Top Tips For Women Traveling Alone
    [Insurance:Travel] What are the options for single people when they go traveling? Given the choice, most would prefer to travel with a companion, yet many travel alone by choice or out of necessity – and a growing percentage of them are women.
  • Tips for Backpackers and Travellers to Avoid Ticks and Lyme Disease
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors] Would you know how to remove a tick? Did you know that the old wives’ tales for removing them should be avoided? Read on and this article will explain exactly what to do when in this position.
  • How to Backpack and Travel Safely in South America
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] South America is a popular destination for world travellers and especially for backpackers, adventure enthusiasts and those taking a gap year. This article will explain why it is important to take out travel insurance.
  • FSA to Regulate all Sales of Travel Insurance from 2009
    [Insurance:Travel] From January 1, 2009 some major changes will take place in the way Travel Insurance is sold. Companies which are solely in business to sell travel insurance (known as stand-alone companies) have been regulated by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) since 2005 and will not be affected.
  • Tips to Avoid Malaria When Travelling and Backpacking
    [Insurance:Travel] Recently, a young woman travelling alone in Vietnam stopped taking her antimalarial pills because she was experiencing bad dreams. She teamed up with a female travel companion and they were both bitten by mosquitoes. Her companion had not taken antimalarial drugs, contracted malaria, and spent the rest of her trip very sick in hospital.
  • Going Abroad for Surgery? Does Travel Insurance Provide Cover?
    [Insurance:Travel] Be very careful when travelling abroad for surgery especially when it comes to your insurance cover. Check before you go exactly what your insurance will cover you for.
  • Does Travel Insurance Cover Fear of Flying?
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Airline-Travel] Fear of Flying has been a problem for many people since passenger flights began. It is a fear or phobia, the same as many people may fear spiders, public speaking, or heights.
  • Travel Insurance For Saga Louts?
    [Insurance:Travel] Despite how old you are travel insurance is vital to have when you travel abroad. If no insurance is taken out and something should happen, then this is where complications can occur.
  • What a Bargain! Why Is Your Travel Insurance So Cheap?
    [Insurance:Travel] Don’t risk taking the 1st available insurance quote, as yourself why it is so cheap? This article explains just what you get for your money, whether you realise it or not!
  • Taking Prescription Drugs Abroad? Read Our Tips
    [Insurance:Travel] It can be baffling trying to organize taking your prescription medicines abroad with you. The following tips will help you to understand the do’s and don’ts.
  • Travel Insurance for Skiing in the Southern Hemisphere
    [Insurance:Travel] When going skiing it is vital that you have the adequate insurance to cover you from any type of injury. Make sure you know exactly what cover you have whilst on your holidays.
  • Snowed Under? Stay Away from Avalanches!
    [Reference-and-Education] Have you got travel insurance? This is vital to have for any trip you are planning as this article explains.
  • Backpacker, Student, and Gap Year Travel Insurance Explained
    [Insurance:Travel] It is very important to understand insurance ‘terms’ before going on your travels. This article will explains the importance of these terms.
  • Astral Travel and Ticketless Travel – Do You Need Travel Insurance?
    [Insurance:Travel] Looking to travel into outer space or ticketless travel? Maybe think about what travel insurance you will need!
  • Finding Travel Insurance for Pre-Existing Medical Conditions
    [Insurance:Travel] Have you had a pre-existing medical condition? This article will help you find the correct travel insurance to make sure you are covered in every aspect.
  • Understanding Travel Insurance For Sports and Hazardous Activities
    [Insurance:Travel] When it comes to sports and hazardous activities it is essential to have travel insurance. This article will help you understand insurance and the importance of having it.
  • Which Travel Insurance Policy Should You Purchase?
    [Insurance:Travel] Confused at which travel insurance to purchase? This article takes a brief look into the main policies available today.
  • How to Travel with Your Pet – What Travel Insurance Do You Need?
    [Insurance:Travel] Interested in taking your pet away on holiday with you? Travel insurance for YOU and YOUR pet is essential as this article explains.
  • Ski Insurance and Skiing Off-Piste or Out of Bounds
    [Insurance:Travel] Thinking of going skiing for your holidays? This article relates to the importance of getting travel insurance before you set off.
  • Diabetic? Get a Quote for Travel Insurance
    [Insurance:Travel] If you are diabetic and are thinking of travelling this article could be very useful. It covers some very good points to consider when planning your travels.
  • I Have the EHIC – Do I Still Need Travel Insurance?
    [Insurance:Travel] Travel insurance is a definite must when you are going away. This article will show you the importance of having this insurance.
  • What Happens if I Have No Travel Insurance and Take Ill?
    [Insurance:Travel] Do you take out Travel Insurance when you go on your holidays? This article looks into the many reasons you should have insurance and the costs that can occur if you don’t.
  • Romantic Holidays Ideas
    [Travel-and-Leisure] Looking for a top romantic getaway? This article looks into a few locations you just couldn’t resist! Reminding you to take the vitals, i.e passport, travel insurance.
  • Why Purchase Travel Insurance Online?
    [Insurance:Travel] It’s a question that always comes up when planning and budgeting for a trip. Is the extra expense necessary? Why not save on that premium and spend it on something fun instead?
  • Travel Insurance With No Bull
    [Insurance:Travel] Commuters from the Bath and Bristol areas were in a bad mood recently – udderly fed up with being forced to ride cattle class. Hundreds of them staged a protest by wearing cow masks as they rode the overcrowded trains provided by First Great Western. Their main gripe was being forced to stand on long journeys because insufficient seating was provided for the demand.
  • Travel Insurance – Gap Year and Backpacker Travel
    [Insurance:Travel] There are many hazards and dangers that gappers can encounter if they don’t do their homework and plenty of research before setting off. Many of us wish we could blaze a trail across new frontiers, but the reality is that someone has already been there, done that, and got the tee shirt. Nevertheless, it’s a good idea to network with those who’ve gone before you and take advantage of their knowledge.
  • Ski Insurance and Speed Cameras on Pistes – Do We Need Either?
    [Insurance:Travel] It was inevitable wasn’t it? The introduction of speed cameras on ski slopes. Is it the thoughtlessness of a handful of daredevil speed demons that have messed up the fun for the rest of us?
  • Travel Insurance When Pregnant or Travelling With Children
    [Insurance:Travel] There was a time when pregnant women would avoid travelling altogether, but these days women don’t let pregnancy stop them from going abroad and having fun. Only you can decide whether the pros outweigh the cons when travelling while pregnant or with small children. As a general rule, travel insurance policies will not cover a woman who is expecting delivery of a baby within 14 weeks of the expiration date of a single trip policy, or within 14 weeks of the return date of a trip for a multiple trip policy.
  • Antarctic Trips – Travel Insurance is Vital!
    [Travel-and-Leisure] In November 2007 the MS Explorer, carrying over 150 tourists and crew hit an iceberg in the Antarctic and sank. Miraculously, no souls were lost or turned into human lollipops, but it was a terrifying ordeal and a lucky escape for those onboard. Perhaps it was a timely and sobering warning that this type of tourism should never be marketed like a Disney attraction.

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  • Great Romantic Getaways in Southeast Asia
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] My wife and I had an incredible honeymoon throughout southeast Asia. Here are some great romantic honeymoon getaways- as well as several to avoid- that you and your loved one can enjoy for fifty dollars a day.
  • How Travel Agents Travel For Cheap
    [Travel-and-Leisure] Travel agent discounts- also known as fam rates- are everywhere, provided you ask. Here is how you can save a bundle on your next trip.
  • Don’t Get Caught in the Rain – A Cautionary Tale
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Camping] Can a camping tent survive Hurricane Cheddarwurst? Here’s a funny story for you… Last year, my friends and I found ourselves at Sunset State Beach in California. The campground is called Sunset because it arguably has the best sunsets over the pacific ocean, in all of California.
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    [Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Some of my favorite travel experiences have been road trips. There is no feeling like getting into a car, rolling down the windows, putting your shades on followed by The Eagles, and hitting the open road. While some of the best road trips can be done without any plan, I would suggest having a few things covered before you simply start driving.
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    [Travel-and-Leisure:Cruising] If you do have the time and money I strongly suggest you book a cruise all the way to Olympos, as it provides more value (as do most longer-term cruises). Here’s a brief primer on what to expect on these two wonderful Turkish travel destinations.
  • Great Travel Packages For Hawaii – The Best Way to Find Them
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Travel packages for Hawaii are without a doubt one of the best deals available in the travel industry. As one of the largest tourist destinations in the world, and the fact that Hawaii lies in the middle of Asia and North America, you can find great package deals throughout the year. Here are a few tips that will help you find travel packages that suit your needs.
  • Annual Trip Travel Insurance – Why You Need It
    [Insurance:Travel] Annual trip travel insurance is easily purchased from any health insurance provider… just make certain you look through the fine print. For example, one of my friends bought a policy for his annual trip to Cozumel, Mexico, and ended up having compression problems while diving there. What he didn’t realize was that scuba diving was considered a dangerous activity, and was excluded from coverage. This poor guys had to shell out over twenty thousand dollars, out of pocket. How’s that for a travel story?
  • Top 10 Destinations From a Vagabond
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] A travel agent recommends his favorite top ten travel destinations. Here they are, in no particular order.
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    [Travel-and-Leisure:Cruising] The Turkish coast along the Aegean Sea just might be the single best place for cruises. The water is crystal clear, the beaches pristine, and there is more history here than just about anywhere else. For those of you interested in planning a cruise, here’s a listing of several itineraries that include Kekova, Fethiye and Istanbul…
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    [Travel-and-Leisure:Budget-Travel] I traveled a lot in my early twenties. It was one of the few decisions I look back upon with pride. The savings students receive is really incredible, and not just for airfare: you can see shows on Broadway, operas in Sydney, and fly around the world for half what everyone else is paying.
  • Flights to Kenya From Heathrow – How to Get Them at A Discount
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Airline-Travel] Cheap flights from England to Kenya are tough to get. Follow these tips and save a bundle…
  • Viking Tent Trailers – See the World, and Bring Your TV With You
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Camping] For those interested in hitting the road while bringing a slice of home with you, a tent trailer may your best bet. Solid advice on why a tent trailer may be just what your family needs on your next camping trip. Prior to buying a tent trailer, ensure there is a hitch on it and your car’s towing capacity can handle the weight.
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    [Travel-and-Leisure:Camping] Tents are your home away from home… so don’t screw it up! Here’s how you can find the perfect camping option for you and your family.
  • Canvas Tents, Cots and a Frames – The Right Tent For You
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Camping] Consider these options before going out to buy your next tent. Advice from a true vagabond. Let’s take a look at a few different methods of camping, and when they are most applicable.
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    [Travel-and-Leisure:Camping] Tents are the best way to travel. I gave up on over crowded hostels years ago, opting instead for a clean, well kept tent. The variety of tents continues to increase; from single person to family multi-plexes, the choices are staggering. Here are some ways you can select the right tent, and keep in working in fine order for years to come.
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    [Travel-and-Leisure:Hotels-Accommodations] St. John is absolutely gorgeous. Here’s a few villas you must see to believe!
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    [Travel-and-Leisure:Destination-Tips] Want a classic Caribbean getaway? Learn more about the beauty of St. Maarten…
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    [Travel-and-Leisure:Hotels-Accommodations] Along highway 27 is the wonderful town of Monatuk Beach, which is ideal for those working their way up the eastern coast. There are many great places to stay in Montauk Beach, and it is difficult to choose among them. Here’s a few recommendations from a road warrior, ranging from cheap campsites to high end resort style accommodations.
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    [Travel-and-Leisure:Hotels-Accommodations] Hotel market competition should be assessed prior to discussing funding a new hotel. Here’s the most important questions you should ask yourself…
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     by: Charles Brown

    Are you romantically challenged? Do you want to show that special person your romantic side but just cannot come up with those great ideas that will sweep him or her into your arms? (Me too).

    Anyway, I was doing a Google search for “romantic travel ideas” and came across the following list on Romantic Getaway Ideas.

    Not only does this list already contain such great ideas as romantic strolls along San Antonio’s River Walk, Autumn road through New England, staying at quaint Bed and Breakfasts, and candlelight dinner at a Cancun resort followed by laying on the beach until sunrise; the list keeps growing as new readers ad their own suggestions for the perfect romantic getaway.

    OK, some of you may not have a romantic bone in your bodies, but you are missing out if you don’t even try. I know my brain doesn’t naturally follow this line of thinking without some sort of inspiration (hence the Google search).

    So if you want to take your Romantic Quotient (RQ) to the next level, check this list out.

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    Charles Brown is a former attorney who now spends his time indulging his passion for travel and shares the unique travel destinations and adventure travel bargains he uncovers on his blog, Guerrilla Traveler – Adventure on a Budget, www.guerrillatraveler.blogspot.com.

    Think budget travel equals boring travel? Think again! Learn the Guerrilla Traveler’s insider secrets to budget adventure travel to the world’s most exciting places and experience the coolest travel adventures without spending a bundle.

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    ]]>     http://www.tomtraveler.com/youtube-pro-travel-network-marketing-secrets-exposed/feed 0     Beach Travel Agents – Learn All You Need to Know Before You Travel http://www.tomtraveler.com/beach-travel-agents-learn-all-you-need-to-know-before-you-travel http://www.tomtraveler.com/beach-travel-agents-learn-all-you-need-to-know-before-you-travel#comments Sun, 23 Aug 2009 05:31:17 +0000 Tom Trich http://www.tomtraveler.com/beach-travel-agents-learn-all-you-need-to-know-before-you-travel Sometimes as convenient as it is to book a vacation online, it just doesn’t measure up to using a travel agent for your vacation. Travel agents have all the inside knowledge for your destination. They can often tell you the best hotels to stay at, the best restaurants to dine at, and even the best time of year to visit the destination of your choice.

    Years ago, before the internet came along, the travel agent was the smart way to plan a vacation. They used to send their agents on vacation, in order to evaluate the hotels and destinations. That way they could tell you firsthand what you needed to know. But now since the internet came along, the travel agents can no longer afford to send their agents on these vacations. Many a travel agent misses the good old days, when their agency sent them out to discover the best beaches travel agents recommended.

    You should still visit your local travel agent for detailed information concerning your upcoming vacation. They will find the best vacation to meet your needs, and offer you a competitive price. You can then go online and find out if this same vacation could be cheaper through a vacation website, or an online travel agent. No one will judge you for wanting to find the best price.

    If it’s a beach vacation you’re seeking, the travel agent will know which beaches are the most pristine, which ones have the most action, or which ones are secluded and quiet. There are some beaches travel agents can recommend to you, and there are still some old timers at the travel office who have actually been to your destination and can offer inside information.

    If shopping is your thing, you might want to consider a big city with a beach nearby. That way you can relax on the beach all day, and then shop and dine nearby, to enjoy all the benefits a beach vacation has to offer. But if avoiding the crowd is your heart’s desire when you’re purchasing a beach vacation, then pick a beach that is far away from popular tourist cities. You also might want to avoid Spring Break, when the beaches are loaded with college kids, as you will not find peace and tranquility during that time of year. Most travel agents know when Spring Break is, so in that case, all the information you will need about the best time to visit beaches travel agents can help you steer clear of.

    Make sure you look at all available travel websites, and be sure to call your local travel agent as well. That way you get the best of both worlds, and you will be sure to find the best beach vacation available.

    Ian Pennington is an accomplished niche website developer and author. To learn more about beaches travel agents, please visit Single Premium Travel for current articles and discussions.

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