Travel Discounts Abound

Having a down economy is definately not a positive. People are spending less on non-necessary items. So , as you can expect, there has been less traveling by people and their families. More travel destinations are offer discounts and deals. …

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State Department: Beware of Mexico

The United States State Department of State has issued a warning to Americans traveling to Mexico. The greatest increase in violence has occurred near the U.S. border.  However, U.S. citizens traveling throughout Mexico should exercise caution in unfamiliar areas and …

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Increase Baggage Fee Has Airline Travelers Packing Differently

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Airline travelers are finding different ways to deal with the added cost of the baggage fees from various airlines. The baggage fee has some air travelers packing lighter. A recent AAA Travel Pulse™ survey showed 55 percent of travelers said …

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Keep Kids Entertained with Portable DVD Players as You Travel

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Technology has its advantages and parents can take advantage of them as they travel. One thing that worries parents traveling with young children is how to keep kids entertained as they travel. Portable DVD players are is one thing that …

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Disney Celebrates Your Birthday by Letting in the Parks for Free in 2009

Guests that visit a Disney theme Park on their birthday will receive free admission to the park. This promotion begins in 2009. To receive free admission to one of the Walt Disney World or Disneyland theme parks on your birthday …

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Budget Weary Area Traveling Less and Looking for Deals

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With so many other things needing our financial attention, vacations, which have been a staple of the American summer is being placed on the back burner. Many major travel destinations know that visitors are down and are having different deals …

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Nickelodeon and Royal Caribbean Go Cruising Together

Taking its way to high seas, Nickelodeon has teamed with Royal Caribbean Cruise lines to bring many of the fun Nickelodeon characters and shows to the Nickelodeon Family Cruise. August will be the first of these Nickelodeon themed cruises that …

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Technology Aimed to Help with Long Lines at the Airport

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The airports don not like the long lines that build up at the airport check points as much as the travelers do. One way that airports are aiming to help reduce the wait and long lines is the use of …

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Stay Healthy as You Travel for Thanksgiving

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Many families will be traveling this Thanksgiving holiday ;either by airplane, bus, train, or car. With all that traveling and contact with many different people there is risk of picking up germs. One of my favorite episodes of “Everybody Loves …

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Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival

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The Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival has a lot of flower power for those that love flowers. This festival has been around since 1993 and has had a lot of staying power. In 2007 the show moves to a …

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