In 2009, more than 6.4 million U.S. business travelers traveled outside North America, according to the U.S. Office of Travel and Tourism Industries. That represented a decline of one million travelers compared to 2008. But in 2010, international business travel finally showed positive growth again, and the growth is expected […]
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Now that you are required to have a passport to go to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean; the U.S. State Department has introduced a simpler style passport card which serves the same purpose as the original passport book–only it fits in your wallet like a driver’s license! This card cannot
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Photo Credit: Â Oyvid Solstad American travelers are sometimes at a loss when they visit other cultures. Â Our informal society means that it is not easy to offend people you don’t know; but in other parts of the world, there is protocol for almost every activity. Â Failure to comport yourself in
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Whether you are going on a jungle expedition or to a highly populated city in a foreign country, there may be problems getting medicines or first aid items that you need immediately in case of an emergency. Even if you do have access to a pharmacy, language differences and different
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We’re in a recession and no one is immune to the economic troubles, BUT the good news for consumers is that they can take advantage of some amazing discounts that large companies–including travel agencies, airlines, and hotels–are now offering to help boost their sales. Â Combined with the weak economy, fuel
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If you’re planning a trip to southeast asia–particularly Thailand–you may want to know about a recent change to the Thai visa regulations. Basically, anyone who is crossing the Thailand border on LAND (not air travel) is only allowed a 15 day stay in the country. This is a change from
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After the wildly successful special presentation “Planet In Peril”, CNN’s team has produced another can’t miss program called “Planet in Peril:Â Battle Lines“, focusing on the conflict that occurs between the human population and the wildlife/ecology in key points around the world. For those of you who travel frequently and
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It’s what we call nickle and diming. Airlines have been competing with low fares for years, and with outlets like Expedia and Priceline, people have become accustomed to paying drastically reduced fares. But the cost of fuel and labor keeps going up–so what is an airline to do? Obviously they
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A rental car is a great way to see all the sights during your travels. However, even if you’ve been driving for years or even used a rental car before, you may want to take note of these tips: 1. No matter where you go, how long you’ve had your
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Travel is usually not dangerous, depending of course on your destination. But even the most tourist-friendly places hold some element of risk. When you are in unfamiliar surroundings, it is much harder to identify potentially dangerous situations or untrustworthy people. Knowing how to handle yourself when you are abroad, and
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