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Las Vegas travel deals are the key to some of the most exciting entertainment in the world, a huge choice in budget to ultra-posh hotels, and dining ranging from fast food to gourmet cuisine. Some of the best vacation deals in Vegas include flights and lodging while others offer an entire package, from flights to car rentals to hotels. Once in the city, the best Vegas vacation discounts are found within local magazines and pamphlets, as well as online in form of coupons and promotion codes. Before you secure your plans, make sure to check the booking tool on this page, which will allow you to compare deals across many travel websites.

Las Vegas is easily one of the top travel destinations in the world. It’s not only incredibly famous, it isn’t as marginalized solely for bachelors or gamblers as it was decades ago. Las Vegas has diverse attractions for everyone, from wee ones to retirees and everyone in between. From the magical fountains at the Bellagio to Ethel M Chocolate ... Read more »

Everyone always asks me how I can afford to always travel. There is no amazing secret sauce to give you a killer deal every time but there are a few things I do which definitely can help.

Look for surrounding airports-

Depending on where you are going you can sometimes find a killer deal by flying in or out of a close airport. For example when I fly to the Los Angeles area I always look at all the airports near LAX. Usually I can find a better deal by flying into Long Beach or Burbank and as an added bonus I don’t have to deal with the bigger airport.

For international flights I also check the big airports close to Salt Lake like Denver or Los Angeles because there are more airlines that fly out of them and usually have more competitive fares. I recently looked at a fare from Denver to Iceland for under $550. This same fare from Salt Lake was almost $900. I could easily get a cheap flight to Denver or drive.

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No one is ever going to claim that travel in Europe is cheap. Between taxes, higher prices and exchange rates, you could easily spend more than the cost of your ticket in a week just on housing, local transportation and food. This expense definitely does not have to be the case. With a lot of planning and some practical ideas, you can travel in Europe on a tight budget and explore the continent without breaking the bank.

Step 1

Plan everything. If you want to keep your costs down while traveling in Europe, leave nothing to chance. Build an itinerary to follow, noting how many nights you plan to stay in each place. This schedule will help you book your travel arrangements and accommodations in advance. Develop your itinerary carefully, however, as once it is in place, you will need to stick to it to keep your costs low.

Step 2

Book early, and book online. Although a standard rail pass and airfare are basically fixed costs, most other transportation is ... Read more »

In seemingly no time at all, another school year will have ended. Non-working students can celebrate the freedom with a do-nothing vacation or an interactive learning experience. With deadlines fast approaching for summer programs and related student travel deals, the time to plan for a cheap student summer trip is now.

Students who revel in learning can use the summer to acquire new skills, learn a foreign language, launch career prep, and/or gain volunteer experience. These trips often carry a nominal cost, but a few actually offer small compensation. More importantly, a cheap student summer trip is a golden opportunity to enhance your resume and perhaps receive some college credit.

Volunteer opportunities abroad exist even in fields such as law and medicine. Check out options at United Planet and Projects Abroad. Many programs are flexible with dates, duration, and location.

For students interested in cultural enrichment, a foreign language immersion progr ... Read more »

The job market is flooded with varied opportunities that are not necessarily restricted to a particular field or domain. We are all in an era where you have the advantage of pursuing your favorite hobby as a serious career option and at the same time, be successful pursuing it and most importantly, earn a substantial income. It could be anything from photography, modeling to something as exciting and interesting as travel!

Traveling is something that all of us enjoy and we would all love to holiday and visit new places all the time. However, at the end of a good holiday we all need to get back to the rigmarole of a desk job.

However, if you are someone who feels tied down in a desk job, and loves to meet new people and learn about different countries, their culture and lifestyle, a career in the travel industry is a blessing in disguise. Anyone who enjoys sales, are customer-oriented, can be assured of a successful career. At all functional levels, the nature of work ... Read more »

Google Flight Search Officially Launched in India

Robin Sinha | Tuesday January 13, 2015

As a part of the Google Flight update, travellers can also view live prices of flights when they fill the dates and tap to expand the map.

Air India Offers Nearly 50% Discount on Fares

Monday January 12, 2015

The fare list on the company's website showed that flight prices on the busy Delhi-Mumbai sector which average around Rs.6,000 will come down to nearly Rs.3,000 one-way, under the new scheme.

Oil Sinks as Flight to Safety Hits Shares

Wednesday December 10, 2015

Investors could take no comfort from data showing China's annual consumer inflation eased to a five-year low of 1.4 per cent in November, signalling persistent weakness in the world's second-largest economy.

Google Now Starts Tracking Prices of Flights You Search

Robin Sinha | Tuesday Sep ... Read more »

Spring break is already upon us, and if you’re looking to plan an upcoming summer vacation, the best travel rewards credit cards can help you come up with some extra savings on airfare, hotels, and general travel. All of these top travel cards offer lucrative points bonuses and superb options to earn and use points for maximum value.

Last year, I decided that the best travel rewards credit card for me is Chase Sapphire Preferred®

It has one of the largest signup bonuses in the industry as well as great long-term rewards for travel and dining. The number of ways you can redeem points, including transferring at equal value to many partners is simply unmatched by any card. This card remains my go to travel credit card again this year.

My colleague, Holly, pointed out in a recent post that the average vacation for a family of four rang in at a staggering $4,580 in 2015. The study that she sites was done by American Express. If you you’re like me ... Read more »

Travel cancellation insurance is one thing than many travelers don’t think about, since one of the least glamorous, but necessary, parts of travel planning is researching insurance. There are many different types to choose from, including travel cancellation insurance, family insurance. student insurance. and more. Before you climb aboard a plane, it is important to do your research and decide whether or not one of these forms of insurance is right for you. While it may be difficult to know where to begin, you will be glad you spent some time researching if you are faced with natural disasters, lost baggage, or other circumstances that are beyond your control.

Before considering trip cancellation insurance or any other type of insurance, the first step is to look at your existing insurance. For example, some health insurance policies include medical care while abroad, while others do not. Some credit card companies also offer deals to travelers that book tickets with their c ... Read more »

Our Favorite Pet Friendly Hotels

The Rodeway Inn Casino Center is ideally located within short walking distance of many local attractions, including Heavenly Village.

After a long, cold winter, Florida sounds pretty good, right? \ Come on down, the weather is wonderful and warm here.

Stroll though extensive grounds and enjoy nighttime entertainment for a vacation you will not soon forget.

Why is pet insurance a good idea for pet travelers?

As a pet owner, you must face the fact that your pet will most likely not outlive you. Pets age at a pace seven times their owners and are very likely to incur veterinary expenses during your time with them.

If you like to travel and bring your pet with you anywhere in the United States or Canada, you know that any emergencies will be covered with pet insurance.

Scammers use our logo and say they are using our company to ship pets. Email us and ask! PetTravel does not transport pets. ... Read more »

It's the final countdown to your next big adventure. You’ve got your passport and tickets, every pair of socks you own, and enough mosquito repellent to cover an elephant. But aren’t you forgetting something? Travel insurance, a safety net if things go wrong, should be right at the top of your list.

Travelling wouldn’t be fun without surprises. But sometimes the unexpected leaves you whimpering in a hospital bed when you should be exploring the jungle. Injuries, illnesses, and even spewing volcanoes can tear up your perfect itinerary. And that’s where travel insurance can save you from distress – or at least from some of the costs, depending on the policy you buy.

Reading through your policy won’t get your pulse racing, but it’s essential to check how you’re covered, what’s not covered and any conditions that apply before you set out – whether you bought annual travel insurance or cover for a short trip. Let’s face it, you won’t be in the mood to read through travel ... Read more »

Last year we started a once-a-quarter feature on top trafficked sites  in various sectors in travel, using monthly data from competitive intelligence metrics service SimilarWeb .

Previously, we have done data dives on top online booking sites from October 2015 data. and then Feb 2015 data .

This ranking below does not account for direct sites of travel brands (airlines/hotels) themselves, which we have done in separate lists previously. Also, our threshold is roughly 5 million visits per month to the online websites of these companies, and does not count any mobile app activity, hence sites like HotelsCombined, Hipmunk, Ostrovok and others don’t show up.

• We are not combining all companies under one rank (as in all Priceline Group, or Expedia Group), but we re combining all one-brand specific country sites (brand sites) together (hence all of TripAdvisor country sites are under one ranking).
• Booking.com is still killing it, and growing fast as ... Read more »

Madagascar is a country that occupies a large island of the same name, located in the Indian Ocean off the eastern coast of Africa. It is the fourth largest island in the world.

The first people arrived in Madagascar between 350 BC and 550 AD from Borneo on outrigger canoes. These Austronesian first settlers were joined around 1000 AD by Bantu migrants crossing the Mozambique Channel.

Other groups such as Arabs, Indians, and Chinese continued to settle on Madagascar over time, each one making lasting contributions to Malagasy cultural life. The Malagasy way of thinking includes a mixture of cultures, as well as their appearance and fashion style. It is a melting pot. Madagascar is part of the African Union, but that is now being reconsidered due to the recent 2015 political turmoil regarding the African Union members.

That said, it is essential to the people of Madagascar that tourism continues to thrive. There is no reason why it should not. There is ... Read more »

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ONE GRAND-PRIZE AMATEUR will receive $1,000 cash !

In addition, Grand-Prize Winners will receive a 3-year membership to PhotoShelter (valued at over $1,000)

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In addition, First-Place Winners will receive a one-year membership to PhotoShelter (valued at $360)

SELECT WINNERS will be featured in the World in Focus gallery exhibit at the PDN PhotoPlus International Conference + Expo in New York, October 30 November 1, 2015.

ALL WINNING IMAGES will be featured in the March 2015 issue of PDN. which has an expanded distribution of 25,000 to include over 5,000 creatives and in the winners' ga ... Read more »

Apache2 Ubuntu Default Page

It works!

This is the default welcome page used to test the correct operation of the Apache2 server after installation on Ubuntu systems. It is based on the equivalent page on Debian, from which the Ubuntu Apache packaging is derived. If you can read this page, it means that the Apache HTTP server installed at this site is working properly. You should replace this file (located at /var/www/html/index.html ) before continuing to operate your HTTP server.

If you are a normal user of this web site and don't know what this page is about, this probably means that the site is currently unavailable due to maintenance. If the problem persists, please contact the site's administrator.

Configuration Overview

Ubuntu's Apache2 default configuration is different from the upstream default configuration, and split into several files optimized for interaction with Ubuntu tools. The configuration system is fully d ... Read more »

America Online will unveil on Monday a preview version of the travel information search site it announced in November in partnership with Kayak Software, maker of a travel search engine.

With the site, called Pinpoint Travel. AOL aims to tap into the growing market of online travel, in which users increasingly demand functionality to search airfare and hotel options, says Jeff DeKorte, vice president and general manager of AOL Travel.

There are two types of online travel buyers: one is loyal to a particular travel site, while the other likes to shop around and search for the best deals. Pinpoint Travel has been designed to serve the latter type of buyer, DeKorte says.

"This other group is really very different. They lack brand loyalty. They don't use just one site all the time. Instead, price and convenience are the main criteria guiding their search," DeKorte says.

The travel information contained in Pinpoint Travel isn't unilaterally harvested by AO ... Read more »

Fly to our best-selling short break destinations with our flights and hotel deals. Choose from a range of flights from airports across the country and stay in some of our most popular hotels in top-selling locations. Our flights and hotel deals are available in top European cities, including Paris, Barcelona and Rome, Read more with cheap flights and hotel deals also on offer for those with a more limited budget.

As well as top European cities, our flights and hotel deals are also available in all your favourite beach holiday destinations, with budget flights and cheap hotels in the Algarve, Costa del Sol, Majorca and Tenerife. Or, if you’re planning a special getaway, we’ve also got a range of luxury resort hotels to choose from, with flights available from airports across the UK.

You can enjoy all of our best-selling flight and hotel breaks safe in the knowledge that you are in good hands when travelling with us, as all our breaks have full ATOL protection and ABTA ... Read more »

Italy is a great country full of history and culture that amazes the world. Italy is located in Southern Europe, on the Italian Peninsula and it?s bordered by the Mediterranean Sea, which hosts two Italian Islands: Sardinia and Sicily. Italy is a country full of beauty, art and fashion, all these are mixed to give Italy a magic atmosphere and to captivate tourist from every corner of the world.

Discovering Italy can be a pleasant and unforgettable experience, each corner of this beautiful country will take you back in time to ancient times and you will recognize its great development till nowadays. Italy offers unbeatable touristic destinations such as: Florence and its artistic productions and fashion, Rome, the capital city known as the eternal city, Venice, the romantic city built under water, Verona, an imposing city setting of the drama "Romeo and Juliet". and Milan, the most fashionable city in Italy.

Italy has countless place ... Read more »

This Job Outlook and Career Forecast covers:

Travel counselors; Sales workers; Travel consultants; Travel advisers

• Travel benefits, such as reduced rates for transportation and lodging, attract people to this occupation.
• Training at a postsecondary vocational school, college, or university is increasingly important.
• Travel agents increasingly specialize in specific destinations or by type of travel or traveler.

Travel agents help travelers sort through vast amounts of information to help them make the best possible travel arrangements.

They offer advice on destinations and make arrangements for transportation, hotel accommodations, car rentals, and tours for their clients. They are also the primary source of bookings for most of the major cruise lines. In addition, resorts and specialty travel groups use travel agents to promote travel packages to their clients.

Travel agents are also increasingly expecte ... Read more »

Amsterdam has many rings of canals. (Photo: amsterdam houses image by Patrik Stedrak from Fotolia.com )

The Dutch capital of Amsterdam consists of elegant Renaissance architecture, cozy cafes and world-class museums, all wrapped into a web of 160 man-made canals. Amsterdam might not be a typical paradise for budget-minded traveler s, but the city does offer a relatively affordable collection of attractions and accommodations. Add in the compact layout of the city center and the efficient public transit system, and it s easy to see the possibilities for a thrifty vacation in Holland s largest metropolis.

Flights go into Amsterdam via Schiphol Airport, but finding cheap direct flights can be tricky. Use sites like Skyscanner and Kayak to track special deals, or consider flying into an alternate city in Europe before completing the trip to Amsterdam. Gadling recommends destinations such as Brussels, London, Paris and Dusseldorf as cheap hubs to fly into. Budget airlines ... Read more »

The National Patient Travel Center has many resources at its disposal to assist patients.

National Patient Travel HELPLINE More than 14,000 calls were received by this HELPLINE last year. After an initial screening of patient need and determination of a suitable means of travel, callers are referred to the most appropriate charitable medical transportation program that can best meet their needs. This is a referral service and there is no cost for the information. This HELPLINE is available 24/7. A growing list of national medical and disease organizations utilize this HELPLINE to assist their constituency with charitable medical transportation information and referral.

Special-Lift and Child-Lift Programs This special service provides for "single-point of contact" administration of patient transportation programs for special disease organizations or clinical research centers. Persons concerned with travel assistance and arrangements for a diverse patient population n ... Read more »

Posted on May 14, 2015 02:29 pm

* Above bus fares are subject to availability and may change.

VRL Travels is an established name among the many travel operators in India particulaly in the southern states of Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. VRL Travels is a well-known name amongst many tour operators in India predominantly in the southern India including states like Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Local people in thesis states Recognize this name as Vijayanand Travels. VRL Travels has squads of buses running in south Indian states. With a striking convoy of well furnished and maintained buses, VRL Travels now has one of the finest operators of buses in Karnataka and Maharashtra. With an impressive fleet of well maintained buses, VRL Travels has come to be the operator of choice for many When traveling by bus to prominent cities in Karnataka or Maharashtra. Which routes on VRL Travels buses ply include - Bangalore to Pune. Surat to Goa, Chennai to ... Read more »

You can journey to anywhere in the U.S. from the east coast to the west coast and all along our borders with Canada and Mexico and of course over land and sea to Alaska and Hawaii. But wherever your travels take you, Travelocity can help make planning for the right hotel easy and convenient. With a wide selection of accommodations, from a bed-and-breakfast in Sedona, a ski resort in Colorado or beach side lodging in Florida, we have the online tools to make your hotel travel selection easy. So whether you feel like jumping in the car for a long road trip or prefer the convenience of flying, you can find the best deals on hotels when you book online at Travelocity.com. And for even more convenience, check out our Travelocity mobile app where you can check out and book hotels while on the go.

• Where else can you see the Eiffel Tower, take a gondola ride and ride a New York style roller coaster, all in one day in this Nevada desert city. So whether you book a Las Vegas ho ... Read more »

Timbuk2 and Intrepid Travel are giving away a two week trip for two in France!

Both Timbuk2 and Intrepid Travel began their stories in 1989, and since then, both companies have shared similar values. Responsibility, fun, innovation and passion fuel our brands. Intrepid takes people on incredible trips around the world while we make bags fit for any of their adventures .

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We re lovers of great food, riding bikes and skipping from the cities to the countryside. This trip has it all.

This epic 15 day journey takes you from Paris to Normandy and the Loire Valley to Marseille. You ll explore ancient sights, cycle through lavender fields and, ultimately, fall completely in love with France. For full details on the trip click here .

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*Timbuk2 Intrepid Travel Sweepstakes begins On November 11th at 8:00am and ends on December 6th 2015 ... Read more »

Oslo's harbour with Akershus fortress

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Land of extraordinary beauty, Norway's undisputed attraction is its fantastic scenery. Rugged mountains, fjords and glaciers give Norway a rough feel, one which is delightful to travellers accustomed to the slick cities of other European destinations. Even Norway's capital, Oslo. reflects this: uninterested in the busy bustle of modern life, the city takes pleasure in numerous parks, monuments and museums, maintaining a strikingly subdued attitude.

In its northern reaches, Norway stretches into the Arctic Circle. It's a cold place, but brilliantly varied and interesting. Perhaps contrary to popular beliefs, polar bears and walruses can not be seen in their natural environment atop ice floes on the coast of mainland Norway (Svalbard is another matter). Seals, however, can be seen many places along the coast. Nevertheless naturally treeless areas create a hau ... Read more »

Wing your way to your next vacation using Kaya. kjorgen/Getty Images.

Updated October 07, 2015.

Kayak is a travel search and booking engine. Unlike Expedia, Travelocity, and Orbitz — where several of its top execs hail from — the Kayak site does not sell travel directly.

When you request information about a flight or hotel, Kayak searches more than 100 major airline, hotel, and travel sites. From those it can access prices and itineraries on more than 550 airlines and 85,000 hotels

— and then Kayak gives users the options of booking directly from the travel supplier of their choice by clicking on a supplier s direct URL, calling the travel provider s tollfree phone number, or booking via Orbitz or Onetravel.com.

Kayak co-founder and CEO Steve Hafner says, “We created the site to meet the needs of today’s consumers who are frustrated at having to search multiple sites to find the best deal. With just one click, visitors at Kayak.com will be abl ... Read more »

No matter what you hearts desire, there s a good chance amongst its thirty six acres and over five thousand animals the London zoo will have it. The London zoo has an extensive collection of birds, small mammals, bears and hippos, and apes and monkeys. Everyone is bound to fall in love with at least one of the many animals they are likely to encounter while walking through the zoo s extensive gardens, tunnels and bridges.

First opened in 1828, the London Zoo was the world first scientific zoo housing a variety of exotic animals that were studied by the day s scientists, and were closed off from public view. In 1847, the zoo finally opened its doors to the public Not only did the zoo become a part f the public eye, but it also quickly became the most famous zoo in the world.

The London zoo along with its numerous animals has a variety of programs each day designed for travelers to the zoo. If you plan a trip to the zoo, stop by the zoos information center to see what ... Read more »

The bible of budget travel. BBC

Do you want to travel more but think it s expensive? Would you like to find a way to make travel more affordable?

I used to see the commercials, watch the ads, and read the magazines and think I ll never be able to afford to travel. There just didn t seem like anything I could do to ever change that. Even if I could get that extra vacation time, hotels, flights, resorts they were all too expensive.

But then I went to Thailand and everything changed.

In 2005, I was on a vacation to Thailand with my friend Scott. We were in Chiang Mai to visit some temples and one day, I left Scott to visit a large temple outside of town on my own. I was in a shared taxi with five other people (three Canadians and a couple from Belgium).

On the way up to the temple, we started talking. The Canadians were on a break from work and traveling until their money ran out and the couple was using some of their vacation time to travel for ... Read more »

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Posted by: travelamon | October 27, 2015

This autumn, Halloween falls on a Friday night, giving travel nurses a chance to start the weekend off right! Because so many traveling healthcare professionals work out West, ilovetravelnursing blog decided to zero in on what the great states of Arizona. California and Texas have to offer…

• For You Travel Nurses Enjoying Phoenix and Other Cool Towns in Arizona. Corn mazes, pumpkin patches, costume contests and haunted houses by the block….you name it, Arizona has it! Spend some time clicking through AZHaunted Houses. and pick your poison. If you d rather trick or treat amongst the lions, try “Boo at the Zoo” in Phoenix. Another sure fire bet, that’s touted as the best rooftop party in Paradise Valley is Dia de Los Muertos at the Lustre Rooftop Garden, downtown. And let’s not forget America s most quintessential ghost town in Tombstone. Tours, shopping and fine dining, sal ... Read more »

by Cristina Puscas | July 10th, 2015

Summer is one of the most popular times of the year to travel. The outdoor activities are in full swing and there are plenty of festivals to check out, too, especially if you plan to visit the cities. Plus, the gorgeous weather allows for sunbathing. But summer also means you have to deal with finding affordable accommodation for your stay.

Now, you can save up to 60% on your hotel stay. if you book with Southwest Vacations, by July 19, 2015 and travel until September 30, 2015. One day advance purchase required. Blackout dates apply. Some of the cities you can travel to are: Las Vegas, Orlando, San Diego, Fort Lauderdale and Phoenix.

For example, in Las Vegas, you can stay at: Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, LVH Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, El Cortez Hotel and Casino, Stratosphere Casino Hotel and Tower. Imperial Palace Hotel Casino and Flamingo Las Vegas.

In order to make the most of your trip, bundle ... Read more »

Use the drop down menu below to find a country's rules and requirements for importing pets.

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Requirements for pet travel are set by the destination country. If you are you travelling to another country and bringing along your pet you’ll need to meet the animal health requirements of the country you are visiting. Your local veterinarian can help you work through the pet export process. This can involve getting a health certificate, updating vaccinations, completing disease testing, and having your paperwork reviewed and endorsed by APHIS.

If you are taking your pet out of the United States to another country, whether permanently or for a visit, you should do the following:

1. Contact the APHIS, Veterinary Services (VS) District Office of the State from which your pet will be transported. Your Area Veterinarian-in-Charge can provide you with the current regulations, tests, required forms, documents, and inspections. Find a VS District ... Read more »

The idea for Travel With Kids came from the many questions we got about traveling with our kids. A trip to Spain, Morocco Ireland when Nathan was 11 months old. A trip to NYC when they were 3 and 1. Several trips to Mexico.

How do you get baby food. Do they have diapers? How do you know where to go, how to get around?

Other countries have babies too. And they have baby food and diapers, just like we do. Same brands. Unlike the USA, other countries primary source of income is tourism, so every street corner has a bus, taxi, travel agent, train. You can get where ever you want to go, when ever you want. Down the street, or to another country.

With backgrounds in TV production and marketing, we decided to make a video in Puerto Rico showing how to do this (Travel With Kids Caribbean.) 7 years later, here we are.

Our shows do not replace the traditional guidebook, but rather show parents and kids it is possible, and amazing to go. Go to Peru. Go to Cost ... Read more »

The U.S. phone system comprises regional service providers, competing long-distance carriers and several mobile-phone and pay-phone companies.

Cell Phones

In the USA, cell phones use GSM 1900 or CDMA 800, operating on different frequencies from other systems around the world. The only foreign phones that will work in the USA are GSM tri- or quad-band models. If you have one of these phones, check with your service provider about using it in the USA. Ask if roaming charges apply, as these will turn even local U.S. calls into pricey international calls.

It might be cheaper to buy a compatible prepaid SIM card for the USA, like those sold by ATT or Cingular, which you can insert into your international mobile phone to get a local phone number and voicemail. Planet Omni and Telestial offer these services, as well as cell phone rentals.

If you don’t have a compatible phone, you can buy inexpensive, no-contract (prepaid) phones with a local number an ... Read more »

This will not surprise frequent travelers, but if you haven t flown in a while, prepare for some sticker shock: the cost of airline tickets is on the rise. However, there are still some airfare shopping strategies to help travelers find cheap flights. and they are listed at the end.

Average airfare prices have been heading north as follows:

• 2011: Prices rose about 17%
• 2015: Prices are up about 4% since Jan. 1

So far this year, there have been four airfare hike attempts two of which were successful. There will be more attempts and we expect prices to rise even higher though not to levels where shoppers refuse to buy.

To a great extent, the price of oil is fueling the recent airfare hikes but there are other factors at work. Here s the round-up:

Rising fuel costs: Airline ticket prices are joined at the hip with the price of oil since jet fuel is such a significant cost ... Read more »

First, plan your trip. Consider how many people will be traveling, how long you want to be gone, and where you're going. It's easier to find all-inclusive packages for some vacation destinations than for others, so you may be better off booking through a travel agent if you can't find many deals for your destination. Flexibility is key in the planning process. If you can alter your travel dates or if you're open to staying in an area of your destination that's a bit farther away from the usual tourist attractions, you may be able to get a better deal.

Some travel packages imply that they cover certain expenses, but they actually don't. Taxes and fees may apply on quoted airfare rates, and you should always factor in extra costs of tipping and side travel that isn't included in the package. Even though some packages are billed as "all-inclusive," they may only include the bare minimum (lunch and dinner but not breakfast, for example). Plan for extra fees on your trip, and mak ... Read more »

Sri Lanka has more than 3,550 years of continuous written history by means of the Mahawansha, and was also mentioned in several ancient Indian texts. One of the most famous is the Ramayana. in which the island, which was referred to as Lanka, was the island fortress of the king Ravana, who captured the wife of Rama an incarnation of the Hindu God, Vishnu. Legend has it that Hanuman the monkey god flew over to Lanka and destroyed the capital by setting it on fire, while Rama and his remaining troops later crossed over from the mainland by building a land bridge across the sea.

The Sinhalese arrived in Sri Lanka late in the 6th century BC, probably from northern India. Buddhism was introduced beginning in about the mid-3rd century BC, and a great civilization developed at such cities as Anuradhapura (kingdom from c. 200 BC to c. 1000 AD) and Polonnaruwa (c. 1070 to 1200). Other notable but relatively more recent kingdoms are Dambadeniya, Yapahuwa, Gampola, Kandy and Jaf ... Read more »

Thank you for considering a visit to Portland — a city that’s always been a little bit different. In fact, one of the city’s unofficial mottos, displayed on a large mural near the famous 24-hour Voodoo Doughnut, is “Keep Portland Weird.” As you explore the city, you’ll be delighted by what sets Portland apart.

Start with the hundreds of food carts operated by independent owner/chefs. That’s just the beginning of the staggering selection of food and drink options: Portland also has more craft breweries than any other city on earth. To counteract all those calories, plan to hit the pavement with one of many walking tours or take a hike in one of the country’s largest urban forests, just minutes from downtown.

Other things visitors sometimes find surprising, Portland locals just take for granted. Here in Portland, for example, it’s perfectly normal not to pay any sales tax, which makes the indie boutiques and big brands all the more affordable. Inviting shops, attractio ... Read more »

All inclusive vacation spots can be the perfect choice if you think you can’t afford a getaway this year. There are often many choices that will make you take a second look at your budget once you learn about attractive offers. This is how all inclusive vacation destinations thrive; by offering great value for money in a sunny locale. This type of vacation can be called a package holiday. as it typically includes accommodation, food, drinks, and some entertainment. Premium packages might also include airfare and transportation between the airport and resort. Each winter appealing all inclusive travel deals allow travelers to escape the cold for a week of sun and fun.

Some of the world’s most popular beach destinations are among the list of all inclusive vacation spots. From the Caribbean to Mexico to Hawaii you will find attractive all inclusive vacation destinations. Some of these resorts will be much more affordable to reach by air than others, keeping the overall price of ... Read more »

With hot travel deals to some of the world’s coolest destinations, including discounted cruises, resort specials and dirt-cheap air travel, 2009 promises to be a boon for the traveler. The tourism industry is aching for your travel dollars, and its suppliers are nearly paying for you to visit. Check out this excellent forecast from our buddies at PeterGreenberg.com to pique your wanderlust. So go on, book that Caribbean beach vacation, because these deals only come around once a worldwide recession.

Low-Cost Cruises

The old adage “the more the merrier” couldn’t be truer than when talking about a cruise. Well, for some people anyway. To ensure their sailings are chock full of happy passengers, cruise lines are offering steep discounts, especially for last-minute bookings, some with an average daily cost starting at just $35! Whether you book with a cruise line directly or through a third-party Web site, deals are to be had. Read more .

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Is there some travel  planning in the offing for you this year? There always seems to be another vacation just around the corner, even though it feels like you hardly get any time off during the year, so it makes sense to get the most out of your time and money this year; doesn t it? Just how do you do that if you re on a limited budget, and don t have a lot of time to get everything booked?

You start out with the aim of getting the best deal that you can, but somehow you just don t seem to get those top travel deals. So why is that? We all know that getting a few minutes to do things can be tricky, and that certainly applies when it comes to getting your vacation booked; how can you speed things up, and still get the best of the travel deals going?

One of the first things to think about is how flexible you can be, when it comes to your vacation. Ok, it s not always possible to shift your vacation time around, and taking the kids out of school may be ... Read more »

The job market is flooded with varied opportunities that are not necessarily restricted to a particular field or domain. We are all in an era where you have the advantage of pursuing your favorite hobby as a serious career option and at the same time, be successful pursuing it and most importantly, earn a substantial income. It could be anything from photography, modeling to something as exciting and interesting as travel!

Traveling is something that all of us enjoy and we would all love to holiday and visit new places all the time. However, at the end of a good holiday we all need to get back to the rigmarole of a desk job.

However, if you are someone who feels tied down in a desk job, and loves to meet new people and learn about different countries, their culture and lifestyle, a career in the travel industry is a blessing in disguise. Anyone who enjoys sales, are customer-oriented, can be assured of a successful career. At all functional levels, the nature of work ... Read more »

Family vacation deals can help put a great trip within your budget, even if a vacation wasn’t something you had planned on this year. From family ski packages to family cruise vacations. there are many options to find cheap rates and great travel packages to help you save money and make the most of your time together. While some deals focus on saving money on travel and lodging with destinations closer to home, others can include discounts on airfare or resorts in exotic areas like the Caribbean. Deals can be found on travel search engines, such as through the booking widget on this page, or just by choosing a destination and getting tips from friends or a travel agent.

The best family trip deals for beach vacations are usually found in the Caribbean, Hawaii. and Florida. Many Caribbean islands have resorts that cater specifically to families; plenty of these resorts are also all inclusive. meaning that services such as babysitting and kids clubhouses are included in the fla ... Read more »

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What distinguishes Portland, Oregon, from the rest of America's cityscapes? Or from the rest of the world's urban destinations for that matter? In a Northwest nutshell: everything. For some, it's the wealth of cultural offerings and never-ending culinary choices; for others, it's Portland's proximity to the ocean and mountains, or simply the beauty of having all these attributes in one place.

Strolling

through downtown or within one of Portland's numerous neighborhoods, there's an unmistakable vibrancy to this city—one that is encouraged by clean air, infinite trees, and a blend of historic and modern architecture. Portland's various nicknames—Rose City, Bridgetown, Beervana, Brewtopia—tell its story in a nutshell.

Rich cultural offerings, prime historic and modern architecture, endless recreational activities, and a friendly feel make Portland alluring for just about everyone. But it seems that Port ... Read more »