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12 Destinations to Visit in 2016

Christine Sarkis, SmarterTravel.com 1. Wroclaw, Poland Following near destruction during World War II, this Polish city spent the following decades trying to rebuild and embrace its German, Jewish and Polish heritage. In 2016, Wroclaw is designated as the 30th annual European Capital of Culture, along with San Sebastian, Spain. Throughout the new year, Wroclaw will be one of Europe’s top cultural centers ...
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Holiday Travel Blunders to Avoid – Pauline Frommer’s Top 10

Holiday Travel Blunders The 2015 holiday season is expected to see its highest amount of travelers since 2007.  46.9 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles away from home during the holidays. Navigating your way through the crowds both on the road and in the air can be a major challenge so take a look at our following traveling tips. Here are 10 Travel Blunders to Avoid this holiday ...
How to Handle Emergencies while Traveling Abroad
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How to Handle Emergencies while Traveling Abroad

Shannon McMahon, SmarterTravel.com | December 9, 2015 Although rare, travelers sometimes find themselves in an emergency situation abroad. Whether it be a natural disaster or an act of terrorism, here’s how to avoid emergencies while travelling abroad and what to do if you do end up in one. Unfortunately, today, there seem to be an increasing number of terrorist attacks throughout the world. When cities ...
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14 Travel Apps you need for 2016

John Golicz, Executive Editor, 1000TravelTips.com in collaboration with Fast Cover | December 3, 2015 We are living in a time when travel essentials, from travel planners and itineraries to maps and guides, are all storable in pocket-sized smartphones. Over the past decade or so, developers have designed numerous travel apps to make traveling simpler. “There’s no longer a need to carry maps the size of ...
Ultimate Travel Tips for Traveling Abroad
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Ultimate Travel Tips for Traveling Abroad

Shannon McMahon, SmarterTravel.com | November 25, 2015 Planning and preparing for a trip abroad is best done ahead of time. Booking flights and accommodations, of course, are usually booked months in advance, but don’t stop there. You should spend time preparing to ensure your health, safety and financial necessities are covered while traveling. But most of your preparation should be dedicated to ensuring ...
15 Essential Carry-on Luggage Packing Tips for Surviving Long Flights
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15 Essential Carry-on Luggage Packing Tips for Surviving Long Flights

Carry-on Luggage Packing Tips Packing carry-on luggage for a long flight can be a tough task. You want to pack light, but you don’t want to be mid-8-hour flight wishing you brought something. Here are 15 Carry-on Luggage Packing Tips you need to survive a long flight. 1.     Reusable water bottle The main reason people get sick on long flights is dehydration. Not only does it make you more susceptible to ...
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4 Thanksgiving Travel Tips You Need to Know

Thanksgiving Travel Tips Thanksgiving is all about enjoying delicious food as you catch up with the family you haven’t seen for months. Unfortunately, getting to this wonderful situation is hardly a fond memory. Traveling on Thanksgiving can be a nightmare. With everyone heading home to see their loved ones, the airports and roads are nothing short of a mess. While we can’t make the crowds disappear, we ...
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The Best Cruise Ships

John Golicz, Executive Editor, 1000TravelTips.com | November 4, 2015 Cruises are not what they used to be. Gone are the days of one-size-fits-all cruising mentality, replaced by specialty cruises, small ships and other specialties to suit every traveler’s need.  It can be tough to navigate this new cruise world, so the knowledgeable editors at Cruise Critic compiled their “best” list of cruises. Best New ...
The Rookie’s Guide to Airbnb
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The Rookie’s Guide to Airbnb

Olivia Briggs, SmarterTravel.com | November 3, 2015 Read Reviews Vacation rentals, like those found on Airbnb, are a rising trend in the travel industry mainly because they offer better amenities and more space than a typical hotel room, but they also don’t need to adhere to the same standards that hotels do. Read the reviews from previous guests before booking, even if this is your dream vacation home. ...
10 Terrible Secrets of Car Rental Companies
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10 Terrible Secrets of Car Rental Companies

Ed Perkins, SmarterTravel.com | October 21, 2015  1.     Overpriced insurance  The collision or loss of damage waiver referred to as ‘insurance” offered by car rental companies is often the biggest grievance against them. At an average price of $30 per day, this overpriced insurance can sometimes outweigh your total rental cost. While collision or loss of damage coverage is necessary when renting a car, ...
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