Save big on your next cruise, easy as 1-2-3

How can the average person afford a nice cruise? How can you make sure you don’t overspend on your cruise?

Let me share a few tips with you:

Find a specialized agent. There are travel agents, and then there are preferred cruise line agents. “Locate an agent that specializes in booking with your cruise line of choice.
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New Passport Rules Taking Tighter Turn

For those dragging their feet when it comes to getting a passport, listen up: Starting Jan. 31, adult travelers re-entering the USA by land or via ferry or small boat must carry either a passport or a government-issued photo ID PLUS PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP, mainly a birth or naturalization certificate.
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Small crowds, awesome skiing

Who cares if a ski resort looks impressive and glamorous, I can care less if I’m trapped in lift lines all day.

Finding a nice mountain that’s uncrowded isn’t impossible — it just takes a little research.

Try Grand Targhee, Wyo. This hidden gem resort on the western flanks of the Teton Mountain range lies due west of its more famous neighbor, Jackson Hole, which hugs the eastern side of these same mountains.
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Low Cost Ways to Access Airline Club Lounges

Check out these secrets to get in airline lounges on the cheap:

Forget the annual membership

Many travelers, the annual fee is just a bit much. Try a day pass for around $25 to $50.

Frequent business travelers are the main ones who benefit most from annual memberships.

Inspect your wallet…

American Express Platinum members often times receive access to Delta, Northwest and Continental lounges. Visa Signature Platinum cardholders receive a subscription to Priority Pass, a large network of over 500 lounges from diverse airlines.

Don’t forget your ticket

Most airlines provide free lounge access to passengers traveling in first or business class on an international flight.

Bump and Deal

Whenever you get bumped, or volunteer your seat, request to get access to the airline club as part of your compensation.
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Don’t make these mistakes when taking pets to hotels

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Here’s a few quick tips that you can use to plan your next vacation with your pet.

Tip: Will Your Pet Hold You Back?

Understand why you’re taking your pet with you. If your pet is going along because the activities you and your family have planned are pet-friendly, you should be fine. However, if you have a lot of activities planned during which your pet can’t accompany you, consider leaving him home.
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Easiest way to cancel airline tickets

How To Get Dirt Cheap Airfare Tickets!
We all know that most airlines say you can’t get a refund if you decide to change your travel plans. Here’a a nice trick you can use.
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Hotels in Beijing to offer condoms

Reuters news service reports that hotels in Beijing will be ordered to offer condoms in all their hotel rooms by the end of 2008.

I’m sure it has something to do with the growing spread of HIV in the Chinese Metropolis which is hosting the Summer Olympics in August.

What do you think?

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Creative ways to score free travel-part 2

This is part 2 in my score free travel series.

The third way to travel for free is to become a volunteer in the hiking trail business. Many individuals can simply volunteer to clean and maintain various types of hiking trails around the world in exchange for room and meals.

In addition to this, many can also receive free transportation.
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Don’t drink out of another hotel glass until you watch this video!

Here’s another undercover investigation no hotel guest can afford to miss.

I have to admit, this is why more and more people are seeking alternative accommodations to hotels and motels.

We all know hotel housekeepers receive a bad rap because of a few bad apples. But this is totally ridiculous!

I’m willing to bet that this horrible practice of dirty glasses goes on in your so-called luxury hotels also.

Does this surprise you at all?

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Creative ways to score free travel

In this article, you will be introduced to a number of ways in which an individual can travel to numerous places around the world for free.

These ideas can help you explore the world in many new, exciting, and unique ways.
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How to Steal from Business Travelers

Everyone knows business travelers stand out. Whether on vacation with your family or a quick business trip, this leads to an abundance of scams which can leave you the victim of theft without ever knowing what happened.

So what are some of the most common travel scams and how can you avoid them? Check these out:

1.At the Curb
Where: Checking in at Curbside.

How: Curbside check-in is a great convenience. But once you hand over your bags, where does it go? Usually it sits for a few minutes on a cart while the skycap is helping another customer.

This is the perfect opportunity for anyone to pick up your luggage.

What to do: Pay attention. Do not give your bags to anyone you don’t feel comfortable with. Make sure you wait until he is almost full before dropping off your luggage.
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