We all go on vacations for a whole number of reasons. Some just like to get away from the daily grind, while others go on holiday for a specific purpose. Gaming vacations have become increasingly popular over the years, especially with places such as ...
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Fun Things to Do in New York City for Free
New York City is famously one of the most expensive cities on the planet. Len has already covered ways to experience New York City on a budget. However, there is also a variety of attractions and activities you can include in your Big Apple itinerary ...
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Stretching Your Money: What Do Hotel Star Ratings Really Mean?
If you've ever searched for a hotel, whether via an online travel agency, a guidebook or simply by looking at hotel websites, you've probably noticed star ratings and deals and promotions with headlines like those above.
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The Top 8 Budget Vacations for World Travelers
For many people, vacation time means forgetting your worries and visiting sandy sunny beaches, exploring wild life parks, and discovering international culture. But great vacation packages offered by travel agents are usually very costly, which is ...
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What to Consider Before Closing a Deal on a Vacation Home
As you work to become more financially secure, leisure time might feel more precious than ever. This is why many professionals choose to purchase their own slice of paradise: a vacation home.
Whether this is a new idea for you or you've been ...
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6 Ways to Avoid Becoming a Pickpocket Victim
Imagine you're on vacation -- in a foreign country, no less -- and you've been the victim of a pickpocket. Cash, credit cards, passport -- all gone. What do you do? It's a nightmare scenario nobody wants to go through. Thankfully, you can lessen the ...
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Wait, What? Survey Shows Airline Customer Satisfaction Up for 5th Year
Shrinking legroom, customers dragged off flights, delays ... it seems that airlines are constantly battling customer satisfaction issues. Yet according to the J.D. Power 2017 North America Airline Satisfaction Survey, customer satisfaction in the ...
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What is Tourism Marketing and How Can It Help My Business?
Is your business in the travel sector, offering experiences, or helping customers achieve the vacation of a lifetime?
You would certainly benefit from specific tourism marketing -- but its methods aren't only useful for dedicated travel ...
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Study: Americans More Likely to Save for Vacation than for Retirement
Although Americans are criticized for putting work above all else, so much so that half of those in the workforce aren't using all their vacation days, a new NerdWallet study suggests that we are prioritizing getaways -- but it may be at the expense ...
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Outdoor Living: What to Consider When Buying a Family Vacation Home
No matter where your family lives, there is no arguing that natural spaces are often more appealing. Fresh air, sprawling lakes, and abundant wildlife offer an escape from everyday distractions, so it's no wonder that 37% of families say that ...
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7 Ways to Get the Most for Your Money on a Road Trip
According to AAA, nearly nearly 80% of Americans planning family vacations will hit the open road this summer. Chances are, you are too, and while you may be saving money over costly flights and en route hotel stays, there's still opportunity to ...
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Life After Debt: Simple Ways to Avoid a Vacation Debt Hangover
The most dangerous disadvantage of using credit cards while traveling is their inability to prevent a total loss of self-control when it comes to buying souvenirs for you, your friends, and family members. If you aren't careful, that holiday in the ...
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How to Take Advantage of Error Fares for Booking Super Cheap Flights
Flying the friendly skies is an efficient and often necessary way to travel, but the cost of such convenience is often prohibitive. From ticket prices to baggage fees to in-flight purchases, these expenses can take a big chunk out of your vacation ...
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A Lifestyle Review of Historic Princeton, New Jersey
Princeton University recently earned the top ranking among national universities according to U.S. News & World Report -- but there's much more to Princeton, New Jersey, than its academics.
Princeton, the product of a merger between a borough ...
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100 Words On: How to Increase the Odds of Booking an On-Time Flight
Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, flight delays are the bane of every commuter. Government statistics consistently show that morning flights departing between six and seven have the best on-time records, with a steady decay in ...
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Does a Furnished Apartment Usually Come with Its Own Bedding?
If you're traveling you obviously want to know how much luggage you need to take. If you're staying in a furnished apartment on your travels this means that you'll need to know what is included in the rental. Do you need to make sure you have items ...
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5 Ways to Save Money on Your Moving Expenses
Moving to a new home is stressful enough without additional financial worries. After all, there are many costs involved in the moving process. For example, you may need to hire housecleaners, long distance moving companies and perhaps even secure the ...
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6 Basic Travel Tips That Help Tourists Save Time and Money
Are you thinking about planning a trip? Then before you book your flight and hotel reservation, make sure you review these basic -- but very useful -- travel tips that savvy travelers use to help them not only save money, but a little time ...
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Tired of Airport Hassles? Try Private Jet Service. (No, Really!)
Think about your typical airport experience: You arrive several hours before your scheduled flight, wait in line, deal with security, grab a stale sandwich from a terminal coffee shop and trudge to your gate -- only to discover your plane is delayed. ...
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14 Things You Should Never Spend Money on While Traveling
Travel is often fun, but almost always expensive. That's especially true if your trip is for an extended amount of time. The good news is you may be surprised how far your holiday money can go by avoiding certain things travelers often buy. Here are ...
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