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#The Best South American Travel Guidebooks.

Getting the best travel guide book for any journey can be a bit of a nightmare, especially with so many to choose from. We ve tried to make it that little bit easier by explaining all the different options for South America, what regions they cover and whether they are worth investing in. Our choices for the best guide books in South America are at the bottom of the page.

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Fodor s

Fodor s only really offer a few good choices for South America since they stopped updating many of their South America guidebooks frequently with the exception of their Brazil books which were updated for 2014 instead focusing on other parts of the world. Generally, their best are some of the more specific guides, with their Argentina, Peru and Fodor s See It Brazil guidebooks all offering some different choices to the norm and which were all updated in 2013. Their dedicated South America guidebook hasn t ... Read more »

#Southall Travel Phone Number - Smart Caller

If you are Thinking of travel -Think Southall Travel

Book an exciting Holiday – like skiing in the Alps?

If you have any other questions, call the Southall Travel Phone Number and speak to their customer services team.

Southall Travel is a privately owned independent travel company which has steadily grown since 1984 into becoming a leading supplier of travel in UK. Our success is built on providing the best possible customer service at all times. Our highly motivated workforce is totally committed in providing a reliable, efficient service backed with quality professionalism.

Being independent, they offer impartial advice ensuring you receive the best deal available. Call the Southall Travel Phone Number 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Our fully equipped call centre team are ready to help you now. Don t delay Call the Southall Travel Phone Number now!

#Where to go in Portugal

The south-facing coast of the Algarve is the country’s tourist epicentre and justifiably so – it is here that you’ll find the archetypal picturesque Portuguese cove beaches, fringed by rock stacks and gentle cliffs, and it doesn’t take much to escape the high-rise resorts and golf courses. If it is beaches you are after, however, you have almost the entire west coast of the country to choose from. There are expansive stretches of sand not only on the Algarve’s western coast, but also in the southern Alentejo, on the coast around Lisbon and north to Figueira da Foz, and along the Minho coast north to the Spanish border.

Many of these beaches extend as far as the eye can see, and are rarely busy even in high summer, but as they face the full power of the Atlantic, they can be dangerous for swimming. It’s no big surprise then that many attract serious surfers instead, with Peniche , Figueira da ... Read more »

#TOM BIHN Forums

Travel forums?

backpack said: 05-08-2015 08:52 AM

I think that the most important is to find a forum that is targeting one's travel interests.

There is a great one for Italian travel that a member is always referring to.

Another is for cruises.

Make sure that there are more post from genuine travellers than ads.

Be aware of postomercials (infomercials posts), many travel service providers have a less than stellar or even very tainted reputation.

In cyberspace, news travel fast. To counter any negative testimonies, people are paid to log in with different user names and write glowing review of the service in question. Lower budget operations, such as hotels have their staff write testimomy on rewiew sites.

I fell for one of those scams, when I stayed at the place, I was able to match the personality of each staff member I encountered with the style of each good review, needless to say, I took the adv ... Read more »

#Thailand Holidays

The Nest Resort, Phuket

BW Phuket Ocean Resort, Phuket

Asia Hotel Bangkok, Thailand

Indra Regent Hotel, Bangkok

Woraburi Sukhumvit, Bangkok

Furama Silom, Bangkok

Pathumwan Princess Hotel, Bangkok

The Aquamarine Resort Villa, Phuket

Off the Beaten Path Nature Trek, 3 Days

Bangkok Experience - Independent

Real Food Adventure Thailand,13 Days,SAVE $155*

Thai Island Hopper East, 9 Days

Southern Thailand - Sun, Sand Sticky Rice

Thai Island Hopper East (Start Koh Samui, End Koh Samui)

Thai Island Hopper West (Start Phuket, End Phuket)

Check out your incredible photos of Asia!

There's more to Thailand than cocktails by the pool

One holiday in Thailand is never really enough. With an interior that blends peaks, plains, limestone crags, jungles, Buddhist temples and breath taking beaches, there's plenty to ... Read more »

#Sun Travel

Itinerary: Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Guilin - Yangshuo - Birth City

From March 5th to August 25th, a heritage tour departs almost every Saturday. This tour takes you to

five marvelous cities in China, places with rich culture and history. Please contact us about the

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Itinerary: 1. Beijing - Xi'an - Guilin - Yangshuo - Birth City

2. Beijing - Xi'an - Chengdu - Birth City

3. Beijing - Chengdu - Guilin - Yangshuo - Birth City

Come celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas in China with our passionate team! You will experience

Chinese culture by visiting historical sites, interacting with students, tasting authentic Chinese cuisine,

and much more! Most importantly, you will have the opportunity to spend quality time in your child's

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#Things to do in Cancun

Things to do in Cancun

You will never run out of things to do during your Cancun vacation! Check out these pages for ideas and help with planning your itinerary for a fun-filled Cancun vacation of a lifetime. You can enjoy a wide range of watersports, rise to the challenge on our championship golf courses, take the family to one of our world renowned eco-parks, or just lie back and be pampered at one of our luxurious spas. For those of you looking to tie the knot in this romantic location and are planning the ultimate Cancun wedding you need look no further. As Cancun’s only official website, www.cancun.travel is here to provide you with all the information you need to plan the perfect Cancun vacation with things to do for every day of the week if you so wish. Use our Trip Planner to make sure you take your itinerary and contact details with you.

Cancun watersports will delight even the most avid watersports enthusiast. Cancun watersports of ... Read more »

#The Adventure Gap

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A story for our times, inspiring all Americans to embrace their natural birthright in the great outdoors.

• Chronicles the first all-African-American summit attempt on Denali, the highest point in North America

• Part adventure story, part history, and part argument for the importance of inspiring future generations to value nature

The nation’s wild places——from national and state parks to national forests, preserves, and wilderness areas——belong to all Americans. But not all of us use these resources equally. Minority populations are much less likely to seek recreation, adventure, and solace in our wilderness spaces. It’s a difference that African American author James Mills addresses in his new book, The Adventure Gap: Changing the Face of the Outdoors.

Bridging the so-called “adventure gap” requires role models who can inspire the uninitiated to experience and e ... Read more »

#Tauck travel

Large Group: #9 of 60

Tauck has been a family-run tour operator since its start with New England foliage tours in 1925. Like other top-rated operators, Tauck and its subsidiaries now offer a full spectrum of land, small ship, and river-based itineraries. Tauck also has specialized brands, Bridges and Culturious, to appeal to travelers looking for family oriented or small-group options.

In late 2013, Tauck announced its partnership with BBC Earth to create Earth Journeys, a cobranded style of tours that began with relevant Tauck programs, like safaris, in 2014. The Ken Burns American Journeys series launched in 2015.

Who Will Go

The all-inclusive positioning of most Tauck products appeals to travelers who want to pay one price and eliminate “on-tour surprises”—including gratuities for drivers and directors. For multi-generational offerings, Bridges family tours have approximately 40 travelers (standard ... Read more »

#The Co-operative - good for everyone

There is plenty to love about The Co-operative Travel

We are a joint venture travel agency made up of more than 1200 high street travel agents around the UK. In addition, we operate a dedicated call centre, homeworkers, a business travel agency, an award-winning online booking operation and a specialist cruise operation. Managed by The Co-operative Group and Thomas Cook, we offer the widest choice of cheap holidays and the best deals around. Our holiday organisers deal openly with customers, and use their expert knowledge to build family holidays, tailor-made trips, city breaks, luxury cruises, flights, offers and more.

We provide all our customers and staff with the reassurance and confidence that comes with ABTA and ATOL protection. Add to that our ethical way of doing business, our trusted reputation, and our commitment to treating our people well and you can understand why we are good for everyone.

Offering more ... Read more »

#Taiwan - Lonely Planet

With its all-around adventure landscape, heritage-rich capital, diverse folk traditions and feted night market scene, Taiwan offers a continent-sized travel list for one green island.

The Tao of Today

Taiwan is heir to the entire Chinese tradition of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and that amorphous collection of deities and demons worshipped as folk faith. But over the centuries the people have blended their way into a unique and tolerant religious culture that's often as ritual heavy as Catholicism and as wild as Santeria.

Taiwanese temples (all 15,000) combine worship hall, festival venue and art house under one roof. Watch a plague boat burn at Donglong Temple, go on a pilgrimage with the Empress of Heaven, study a rooftop three-dimensional mosaic, and learn why a flag and ball have come to represent prayer.

Asian Values On Their Terms

Defying those who said it wasn't in their DNA, the Taiwanese have created Asi ... Read more »

#VRL Travels, Lowest Price Best Deals

VRL Travels, a part of VRL Logistics Limited is headquartered in Hubli, Karnataka. It operates in 20 states and six union territories, covering 534 cities in all. Among its many routes are trips between Mumbai and Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Bangalore, Nagpur and Pune; and Hyderabad and Mumbai. Started in Gadag by Mr Vijay Sankeshwar in 1976, it began with just a single truck. However, it has now earned a place in the Limca Book of Records for having the largest private fleet of commercial vehicles. It owns 3,061 vehicles of which 502 are tourist buses. There are several online bus ticket booking offers that you can avail of from travel websites.

For hassle-free online bus booking services, VRL Travels has tied up with TicketGoose. To book bus tickets offline, one can head to its branch offices spread across major cities such as Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai.

Web Site: www ... Read more »

#Thailand Itineraries

The foodie trail

Island-hopping on the quiet

Thailand now offers an astonishing range of good-value active pursuits, both on land and in the teeming tropical seas.

1 Khao Yai National Park

One of the very few national parks to maintain a network of hiking trails that visitors can explore by themselves, passing dramatic waterfalls, orchids and an abundance of wildlife.

2 Chiang Mai

The best single base for outdoor activities, offering cycling day-trips and multi-day tours, mountain biking, trekking, rafting, rock-climbing and many others.

3 Pai rafting

A good place for trekking, but the real highlight here is the two-day whitewater rafting trip down the Pai River, taking in waterfalls, hot springs and a night in a jungle camp.

4 Umphang trekking

The best way to reach the 200m-high Tee Lor Su Falls is by rafting and hiking your way through the jungle on a three-day trip. ... Read more »

#THE 5 BEST TRAVEL VIDEOS OF 2014

Travel videos have the power to move you. Sometimes they move you emotionally. Other times you end up so inspired to visit the subject destination, they actually end up moving you physically, too. It s a wonderful thing, inspiration.

And 2014 was a brilliant year for visual inspiration. Here, we ve rounded up the biggest, the most beautiful, the most inspirational and the most moving videos we ve seen over the past 12 months. It s not comprehensive by any means, but we reckon it s a pretty solid list.

Koh Yao Noi, Philip Bloom

Koh Yao Noi from filmmaker Philip Bloom focuses on one of Thailand s least developed islands. Filmed with a Phantom 2 camera (a type of heli-cam) and a GoPro, the Bloom captures some of the most stunning footage of Thailand we ve ever seen. You can find out more about the filming process over on his official blog .

Cuba: The Island Lost in Time, Max Griffin

This one ... Read more »

#3 secrets to getting the lowest airfare online

Whether you're headed on a trip for pleasure or business, there's a good chance you're going to be flying. Despite the rigmarole with checking baggage, parking your car and going through security, it's still faster and more convenient for long distances than any other type of transportation.

Making the wrong choices while you shop for your vacation can cost you big time. You might find two seats on the same plane that vary up to hundreds of dollars in price. No one wants to overpay for a flight. I'm sure you'd much rather have the spare cash for your business or to go on a top-tier tour on your vacation.

No matter if you're traveling in the U.S. or internationally, I'm sharing my three top secrets for getting the best airline deals. What day of the week is best? Should you use a travel site or the airline's site? Is it better to buy last minute or plan ahead?

Ready? Set? Save!

Follow these tips and you'l ... Read more »

#The Best Travel Nursing Companies - 2014 - BluePipes Blog

Travel nurses are always on the hunt for the best travel nursing companies. This is understandable given the central role that companies play in a travel nurse s career. In this blog post we ll compare the Top Company lists compiled by the two most commonly relied upon resources for finding the best companies, Travel Nursing Central  (TNC) and Highway Hypodermics .

This blog post was written in 2014. While it is still highly useful, you may also want to review our blog post on the best travel nursing companies for 2015 .

Background on the best travel nursing company lists

Both TNC and Highway Hypodermics compile an annual list of the best companies. Each service utilizes a different formula to rank companies. TNC s formula is largely based on the company ratings the service collects. Ratings received over the most recent year are weighted higher than those from previous years and the total number of ... Read more »

#The Different Sides of Investing in Travel and Tourism

Most people are already familiar with the concept of investing in travel and tourism: setting up travel agencies, building hotels in tourist destinations, and providing services to give each weary traveler the relaxation they yearn for. These aspects of the travel industry can be profitable to investors especially if they put their money on publicly-traded firms with a wide customer base that offer quality and value-for-money services.

Most people are already familiar with the concept of investing in travel and tourism: setting up travel agencies, building hotels in tourist destinations, and providing services to give each weary traveler the relaxation they yearn for.

The online power to entice a traveler

The Internet plays a big role in many industries, and those who invest on travel and tourism businesses consider it as a determining factor in their decisions.

... Read more »

#5 Things to Note When Choosing Your Travel Partner

Upon returning from Melbourne, my friend recounted to me over dinner how the long awaited graduation trip with her good friend turned out to be a letdown because of their extremely different travelling styles.

Such stories of disappointing holiday trips are not uncommon. As we travel more in the company of friends nowadays, many of us have come to the unfortunate realisation that not all good friends make good travel partners. Understanding that different people have different travelling styles and habits goes a long way in helping us to pick the right travel partners and ensuring our trips go as smoothly as possible.

Here are 5 things to note when choosing your travel partner .

#1 THE GET UP AND GO, OR LIE DOWN AND NO

Some of us fall into the latter category of laid-back travellers. When we indulge in a holiday, winding down from our hectic schedule back at home is our top prior ... Read more »

#These are the tools you should be using to book travel

Technology has radically altered the landscape of travel planning in recent years, creating a profusion of websites, apps, and devices designed to book trips better—making it significantly more difficult to cut through the noise in the process. The solution is a carefully edited mix drawn from the hundreds of available services, which in combination can smooth out a potentially rocky odyssey into a seamless journey tailored for efficiency or pleasure.

When booking

Naturally, much of the innovation in this field is happening on a handheld scale. Silicon Valley companies are competing fiercely to crack the next killer smartphone or tablet app to find flights more cheaply and quickly. The new app Hopper sorts through the data behind billions of flights to tell you when to fly and when to book. Plug in your route, select “Watch a Trip” and you’ll receive push notifications when prices are expected ... Read more »

#The Cheapest Flights To Hawaii are on Alaska Airlines

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Earn up to 16,000 Bonus Mileage Plan Miles with Alaska Airlines Vacations

When you book a vacation package online at alaskaair.com, your miles will add up fast. Receive an automatic 1500 mile bonus, your actual air miles flown and triple miles for every dollar spent using the Alaska Airlines Visa Signature Card.

Offer Rules: Discount offers vary by property and are valid for select dates. Purchase by 11:59 p.m. (PT), August 30, 2015. Discount only applies to hotel portion of an Alaska Airlines Vacation package and only when hotel and air is purchased in a package. Travel dates will vary by hotel. Discount does not apply to all room categories and may be subject to a minimum stay requirement. Blackout dates may apply. Hotel resort fees may apply. Offer may not be available if any changes are made to the original reservation. Offer good for new bookings on ... Read more »

#Things to Do in Portland, Oregon - Travel Portland

Activities & attractions

Whether you're in the market for a big purchase from a major brand or a handcrafted souvenir, Portland has it — with zero sales tax.

Families will find lots to enjoy in Portland, from hands-on science at OMSI to baby elephants at the zoo, with plenty of parks and free attractions, too.

Let local experts, and our targeted itineraries, offer inspiration for your time in — and around — Portland.

In a city as green as Portland, it's only fitting that some of the top attractions are outdoor spots that appeal to home gardeners and hikers alike.

You don't have to venture far from town to find yourself paddling on a secluded bay, hiking a forested trail or observing native wildlife.

From seeing a soccer match with the Timbers Army to rooting for Rip City and the Trail Blazers, Portland loves its sports.

Dance clubs, karaoke and comedy all come out at night i ... Read more »

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#5 Tips For Finding Cheap Flights To Europe This Summer

Apr 03, 2015 | Updated Jun 03, 2015

Hopper.com Providing insightful, data-driven research to help travelers make better decisions about where to go, and when to fly and buy.

A morning cappuccino in a breezy piazza. A long day on some sun-kissed strand in the South of France. Greek isles. Countryside castles. Have we gotten you dreaming of Europe yet?

This year, Europe is the perfect summertime destination. You'll likely find good savings on the ground, with a strong US dollar leading to more budget-friendly hotels and attractions in 2015.

But first, you'll need to buy a flight. And that's where we come in. At Hopper, we analyze huge amounts of flight-price data and track airfare trends over time. This means we can offer you incredible insights into when flights are at their cheapest points and which days are the best to buy. This means that we can save you a pile of money on your ... Read more »

#The University of Mississippi - Study Abroad

Quick Links:

Once you have selected a Study Abroad program, it's easy to apply. UM students should follow the steps below.

Be sure you meet the program requirements. All applicants must:

Be at least 18 years old

Be in academic and disciplinary good standing

Have a minimum 2.5 GPA

Some programs have additional requirements. Check your program's web page or contact your Study Abroad Advisor for more information.

Complete and submit a Study Abroad Application and related paperwork. Ole Miss students can apply online through MyOleMiss. Log on using your student ID and select Study Abroad Application from the drop-down menu.

The following materials are required in order to apply for a Study Abroad program:

Study Abroad Application

• Select the appropriate application for your program:

Faculty-L ... Read more »

#12 keys to a good deal on a rental car

Cost-conscious travelers, whether on the road for business or pleasure, know that one place to shave trip-related expenses is at the rental car counter.

Michael Taylor, senior director of travel services for J.D. Power and Associates, a global marketing information and services firm, s ays people are looking closely at their rental car bills and shopping around more.

In many cases, these careful consumers discover rental car agents are eager to play "Let's Make a Deal."

But if you want to drive off with a real bargain, you need to know the rules of the renting game. These dozen tips will help you get the best deal.

1. Shop the Internet.

Internet sites sometimes have better deals because they are cheaper for the company to operate, says Jack Gillis, public affairs director for the Consumer Federation of America, a nonprofit advocacy group.

Look at multiple independent travel sites (three popular o ... Read more »

#10 Travel Web Sites Worth Bookmarking - The New York Times

By Seth Kugel October 9, 2012 6:16 pm October 9, 2012 6:16 pm

People managed to travel quite well before the Internet came along, although how they did it is now shrouded in mystery. There are so many Web sites to help you plan trips and book trips and fantasize about trips and (best of all) save money on trips that the difficulty is not finding a site that will help you but choosing from among the bounty.

It’s been a while since I updated the bookmarks you’ll find next to the articles on the Frugal Traveler blog page, so I’ve decided to add a bunch more, ranging from the indispensable to the just-for-fun. Here is a selection of 10 that you should consider bookmarking.

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The result may not be perfect, but it sure is helpful if you’re obsessed with one dish or simply like the very rational idea of determining where you’ll eat by the meal you want rather than by the chef wh ... Read more »

#Thrifty Guides Archives - Thrifty Nomads

From travel hacks, pre-departure money saving tricks to country-specific thrifty tips, here youll find a pleasant assortment of ways to be money-minded and travel. Have a request or an idea for a topic? Wed love to hear it – drop us a line in our contact form!

Train Travel in China: A How-To Guide

Train travel in China is best summed up in three words: comfy, convenient, and at times, confusing. At least,

June 26, 2015

4 Reasons NOT to Ride Elephants in Thailand ( 1 Awesome Hands-On Alternative)

When dreaming up a trip to Southeast Asia, many envision riding an elephant as an unquestionable must-do. Imagine: soaking up

How Reducing Food Waste Can Stretch Your Travel Funds

Our Dumbest Travel Moments (And What You Can Learn From Them)

How to Rent Your Home on AirBNB: A Step-by-Step Guide

The Japan Rail Pass: Worth The Cost?

7 Compact Must-Pack Gadget ... Read more »

#10 Interesting and Helpful Travel Websites

September 15, 2014 / By NomadicMatt

Every day, a dozen new travel websites start up in hopes of making your trip planning easier, help you meet locals, crowdsource your advice, or save money. And with equal speed as many travel websites fail each day. A lot of travel start ups try to fill a void where none exists. There are just some things that people don’t want, need, or desire. There many are with innovative ideas but are poorly executed and end up floundering.

Then there are the ones that stick around, grow, and catch on because they are truly useful and not some fad. I want to share ten websites that can (or have the potential to) help make your planning easier and help you save money:

Busbud

TripExpert

Tripping

So, I love apartment rentals. They are an inexpensive alternative to hotels and the next step up from hostels. The problem? There seems to be about 10 million rental webs ... Read more »

#Solo Travel with Abercrombie - Kent

More and more travellers are choosing to see the world on their own - and Abercrombie Kent accommodates them with the best small group journeys  to more than 100 inspiring places.

A&K travels to the places you want to visit

With a strong presence on all seven continents, Abercrombie Kent offers journeys from African safaris to cultural discovery programs to exciting adventure cruises to the Galápagos and Antarctica. AK welcomes solo guests on all our small group journeys.

Travel on your own - but never alone

Unlike other tour operators, AK ensures that solo guests enjoy single accommodations on every stop on the itinerary. Best of all, you share the experience of exploring your destination with like-minded travellers eager to meet a fellow adventurer.

Safety and security are our first concern - and your last

#5 Things I Am Happy I Have Already Done - 5 Things I Wish I Had Done Earlier - Rebecca - Round the World

EXACTLY ONE MONTH UNTIL MY TRIP BEGINS.

On that note, I made a list of the top 5 things I am happy I have already done, and the top 5 things I wish I had done earlier.

One month to go the countdown really begins.

ONE MONTH UNTIL DEPARTURE!

5 Things I Am Happy I Have Already Done:

1. Started a travel blog a Twitter account

It took me a really long time to get my travel blog started, and to be happy with how it looks (see my post about travel blogging ).  Not to mention, actually writing blog posts! I am glad I didn t start it right before leaving.  I am also hopeful that my Twitter account will help me meet other travellers!  It is never too early to start networking.

Also, it is really important to see if you actually like blogging.  Blogging takes a lot more time than people ... Read more »

#3 travel review alternatives to TripAdvisor

TripAdvisor is the resident beast when it comes to user reviews in travel, of which the site claims over 200 million across the world. So that s a useful level of mainstream crowd-sourced feedback for hotels, attractions, and restaurants.

But what if you want tips from more expert, local, individually tailored recommendations for your next trip? Check out these three travel review alternatives to TripAdvisor.

TripExpert offers expert hotel reviews

TripExpert takes the contrarian view to hotel reviews: Experts actually do  know something worth sharing. The idea is that the travel expert s opinion matters more than that of the average traveler, who may present a more biased view.

Given that certain review sites have become repositories for complaints that likely would have been resolved by talking to a manager, the wisdom behind TripExpert is solid. The site saves users from wading ... Read more »

#10 Sites For The Best Airfare Deals

By Dani Fankhauser 2013-04-30 14:03:53 UTC

There's not much that can evoke thoughts of both work and play like buying airfare. You're either trying to find a last-minute ticket to make it in time for a meeting, or hoping to get to a remote island as cheaply as possible.

Some trips are regular, essential and planned far in advance, like visiting the family for Christmas; while other trips — spending time with that long-distance significant other — are flexible on dates, but can break your wallet if not purchased strategically.

For whatever your airfare needs may be, there is a growing corral of consumer portals for searching available flights and getting deals. Some make the experience less stress-inducing; others make it feel like a game. Search giants Google and Bing are both on the scene amongst scrappy startups with pithy names. No matter where you're going, the best flight at the best price is at your fingertips. ... Read more »

#When To Buy The Cheapest Airline Tickets

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For tips on scoring cheaper airline tickets during the holidays, check out the companion piece 6 Holiday Airfare Tips For Last-Minut e Shoppers .

If you’re shopping for cheap airline tickets for your next vacation, wait until the weekend to grab the best deal.

Though Tuesday has traditionally been favored as the day to buy your airline tickets (it’s when sales tend to hit) a recent study shows that the new day for the deepest discounts is Sunday. The Sunday advantage applied to both domestic and international ticket purchases, according to the Airline Reporting Corporation, which analyzed air ticket transactions between January 2013 and July 2014. Average Sunday purchases made between 7 and 14 weeks before travel were typically $110 cheaper.< ... Read more »

#UK Geocaching Travel Bugs and Geocoins UK Geocachers

A Travel Bug, or any item trackable on geocaching.com is a game piece. People purchase them and send them out in the hopes that they will continue to travel far and wide collecting stories and photos along the way.

There is never a need to trade anything when taking or leaving a TB/trackable. You should not take a cache trade item and leave a Trackable in it s place, since the trackable is not swag . If taking swag from a cache, you should trade up, trade even or don t trade at all. If taking a TB, log it as soon as possible, and always try to log in the logbook in the cache that you took it. (This way, if you do forget to log it, someone else can check the cache and find out where it went.)

They are identified by a number which may be engraved on them or on a tag attached to the item. Don t confuse trackables with normal swaps in a cache. You can t keep trackables always move them along if you can.

#Turkey travel advice.

Local travel - Syrian border

The FCO advise against all travel to within 10km of the border with Syria. The FCO advise against all but essential travel to the remaining areas of Sirnak, Mardin, Sanlurfa, Gaziantep, Kilis and Hatay provinces. On 11 May 2013, 2 car bombs killed 53 people and wounded more than 100 in the town of Reyhanli, Hatay province. In October 2012, 5 Turkish citizens were killed when a shell fell on the town of Akḉakale. Syrian forces continue to target areas close to the Turkish border and there remains a heightened risk of terrorism in the region.

Mortar rounds reportedly fired by ISIL militants in northern Syria landed on the E90 road near Nusaybin in Mardin province, Turkey, on 15 September 2014. There were no casualties. As a result of heavy fighting between ISIL and Kurdish forces in northern Syria, there has been a mass influx of refugees into Sanliurfa province (southern Turkey) since 19 September 2014.

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#Turkey travel advice.

Smoking is prohibited on public transport and in all indoor workplaces and public places. Smoking is restricted in some outdoor areas where cultural, artistic, sports or entertainment activities are held.

Turkey has strict laws against the use, possession or trafficking of illegal drugs. If you are convicted of any of these offences, you can expect to receive a heavy fine or a prison sentence of 4 to 24 years. The possession, sale and export of antiquities is against the law.

Dress modestly if you’re visiting a mosque or a religious shrine.

It is illegal not to carry some form of photographic ID in Turkey. Carry a photocopy of your passport with you at all times.

Don’t take photographs near military or official installations. Ask for permission before photographing people.

Homosexuality is legal in Turkey. However, many parts of Turkey are socially conservative and public displays of affection may lead to unwelcome atten ... Read more »

#13 travel gadgets for the tech-savvy jetsetter

By Stephanie Walden 2015-01-29 19:36:07 UTC

There's quite a range of travel tech on the market today. For big spenders, a real-life, to-scale Delorean car conversion kit or an underwater RV will certainly impress your friends — but they may not be the most practical purchases.

There are countless gizmos and gadgets specifically for travelers that aren't quite as ostentatious. From tech to keep an eye on your home or pets while you're out of town to handy gadgets for translation or keeping your smartphone powered up, we've rounded up a few useful technologies for frequent jetsetters below.

1. August Smart Lock

These secure locks are quickly becoming an integral part of any smart home. This keyless entry system consists of an easy-to-install lock (compatible with existing single cylinder deadbolts) and a mobile app, from which you'll be able to alter settings and grant access to friends, family or neighb ... Read more »

#Weather: Travel weather

Travel weather forecast? Try our travel weather tool

Check what the weather will do along your route with our new travel weather forecast tool. This gives a basic route to drive between your destinations, and a weather forecast for each stage along the way at the approximate time you will be passing.

The travel weather forecast tool is easy to use: simply give the start and end point of your journey and the time you want to start. Then click on ‘Send’. You will see the route you can travel along with the weather forecast for each stage at the time we expect you to be passing.

Our travel weather tool is ideal for showing what weather you might run into - you can check the weather for your route for the next 14 days. Please be aware that we use simplified route information from Google Maps, so not all routes can be displayed, or it may not be the route you might usually drive.

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#Turkey travel advice.

Latest update: Summary - removal of reference to upcoming election

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all travel to within 10 km of the border with Syria.

The FCO advise against all but essential travel to:

• the remaining areas of Sirnak, Mardin, Sanliurfa, Gaziantep, Kilis and Hatay provinces
• Siirt, Tunceli and Hakkari provinces.

Over 2,500,000 British nationals visit Turkey every year. Most visits are trouble-free.

Visas

British nationals need a visa to travel to Turkey (except for cruise ship passengers with ‘British Citizen’ passports entering the country for a day trip, remaining in the port of embarkation and returning to the ship the same day). If you’re visiting Turkey as a tourist or on business, you’ll need to get an e-Visa online before you travel. Only use the official Republic of Turkey e-Visa website. Avoid unauthorised websites as they may charge an ... Read more »