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Survey: Rising fuel prices will alter travel plans
USA Today
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Rising gasoline prices are likely to make business and leisure travelers alter their travel plans this summer, a survey by the U.S. Travel Association finds. More than half, 54 percent, of leisure travelers who planned to travel by car say higher fuel prices would affect their plans. A smaller percentage, 26.8 percent, of business travelers would reconsider their plans.
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Unique member benefits will make sending cards easier for you
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Which would you rather send — a personal, mailed card that shows you care enough to take the time to pick it out and mail it, or an e-card that most perceive as impersonal and less special?
You can send real printed greeting cards, with your own personal message, to anyone anywhere in the U.S., delivered by the U.S. Postal Service, from the comfort and convenience of your own computer.
- Over 15,000 personal and business cards
- Add your own personal message
- Upload your own digital picture
- Saves you a trip to the store and post office
- No account to keep track of — just pay as you go.
Act now to send a free card to a friend, loved one, business associate or valued customer! It'll change the way you send cards forever!
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Travel discounts available
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Planning any upcoming vacations? Don't forget, WTA members receive deep discounts on hotels, vacation condo stays and car rental rates through the WTA Online Travel Booking Service. It's convenient and gives you the ability to check rates and book your hotel, car rental, airfare or condo rental all at the same time. And if you book any hotel designated as "Special Internet Rate," you can be sure you are guaranteed the lowest rate available at the time you book. Save big on time and money with WTA's Online Travel Booking Service — your one-stop travel shopping spot! Check rates, availability and make your reservations!
WTA travel tips for purchasing new luggage
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- Does it have retractable rollers for easy mobility?
- Does it have removable straps so they won't catch on conveyor belts?
- Does it have a lock for security? Or a place to secure a separate lock? (Learn about the TSA recognized baggage locks.)
- If you're purchasing a carry-on, does it meet the size restrictions of the airlines you use?
- With so many luggage bags looking the same, purchase a different color, different pattern or easily distinguish yours by wrapping the handle with some bright colored (not black!) electrical tape. The tape won’t fall off as ribbon might.
- If you're buying a laptop bag, make sure it's "checkpoint friendly" by reviewing these TSA guidelines.
Learn more travel tips on Luggage & Packing.
Multi-generational and group travel an emerging trend
The Boston Globe (blog)
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More and more, it's one big happy — and multigenerational — family when it comes to travel. Preferred Hotel Group recently conducted a study of the leisure traveler, analyzing more than 400 variables, including the travel-related attitudes, behaviors, preferences, social values, lifestyles and media habits of people who identified themselves as "multigenerational travelers." The study found that 40 percent of U.S. leisure travelers — about 21 million of them — had taken a multigenerational trip in the previous 12 months.
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Websites watch your travel booking, provide refund if price drops
Fox News
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Between the time you book a trip and the time you take it, there's a good chance that the hotel, rental car company or airline lowered the price. These websites watch your purchase and rebook you at a lower rate automatically, or alert you that you're entitled to an airline price drop voucher.
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Coolest new Disney vacations
TODAY
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A pack of Disney villains wants to take over the Magic Kingdom, and it's up to you, as Merlin's apprentice sorcerer, to stop them by unlocking clues to their whereabouts. Disney spent more than four years perfecting this brand-new role-playing interactive scavenger hunt, Sorcerers of the Magic Kingdom. And it's just one of the company's inventions this year. Huge expansions at Disney World and Disneyland as well as new guided trips make Disney vacations more appealing than ever.
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4 survival tips for your family vacation
Las Vegas Review-Journal
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Traveling as a family presents its share of challenges for the journey ahead. That's why it's so important to plan ahead to make sure your trip is a memorable voyage, rather than an endless undertaking. Preparing for vacation travel is all about using your resources, staying organized and snacking smartly. Whether you're traveling by car, plane or train, here are a few travel survival tips to ensure a smooth journey during your next vacation.
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Cruising heats up with Alaska sailings, river cruises
The Associated Press via The Seattle Times
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Alaska is a hot destination again and river voyages are enjoying a boost in popularity this year as the cruise industry works on luring back potential first-time passengers put off by the Costa Concordia tragedy. Here are some details on what's new in bookings, launchings and other cruise trends for the coming year.
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Railing through Europe: Train travel combines comfort, views
The Patriot-News (blog)
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Generally speaking, taking the train is a convenient, comfortable and cost-effective way of getting from one destination to the next — and it is always a great way to sit back, relax and take in amazing sights. The Patriot-News' Sandy Fenton recommends a few train rides when traveling through Europe.
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Foreign Office issues Spanish travel warning
TravelMole
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Airlines have been forced to cancel hundreds of flights to Spain March 29 amid fears that a general strike will bring the country to a near standstill. The Foreign Office is warning that the strike by Spain's two largest trade unions will also hit public transport and passengers are being advised to check travel arrangements with their airline or tour operator before heading to the airport.
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How to prevent ear pain when flying
Newsolio
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Despite the relative ease and convenience of air travel, even the most experienced travelers will still experience a popping sensation in their ears during takeoff and landing. In fact, according to the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, ear problems are the most common medical complaint of air travelers. Here are some tips to prevent ear pain when flying.
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Rising demand for women-only floors in hotels
Gulf News
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With more and more women travelling alone, whether for leisure or for corporate purposes, many prestigious hotels are now dedicating floors exclusively to women, with special emphasis on security and comfort. Women travelling to cosmopolitan cities across America, Europe, South East Asia and the Middle East can stay on floors creatively called Donna, Eva, Orchid and Her Space.
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Florida family to log 40,000 miles while RVing across the country
WPBF-TV
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A West Palm Beach, Fla., family is taking a year off work and school to take to the open road and hit all 50 states. For the next 13 months, Kyle, Kristi, Heidi and Randy Martin will call an RV home. The idea came to mom Heidi Martin during a road trip from Florida to Georgia. Three years later, that thought has become a reality.
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