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Family Vacation Travel Tips to Avoid the Worst Family Vacation Ever
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Family Vacation Travel Tips to Avoid the Worst Family Vacation Ever

Avoid The Worst Family Vacation

It's mission impossible: take a multi-generational family vacation to a new destination and expect the whole family to have an amazing time during the duration of the trip. But even with the odds stacked against them, family vacations usually provide joy, togetherness and lasting memories. Take note of these family vacation mistakes that you will never make ...
Cruise Tips from Celebrity Cruises
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Cruise Tips from Celebrity Cruises

By Scott Clifton, Celebrity Cruises | September 1, 2015 Get the top cruise tips and cruise trends from Scott Clifton, Associate Vice President of Strategic Marketing Teams for Celebrity Cruises. From cruising in Europe to new experiences that combine African safaris with cruises, Scott will give the top cruise tips for first time cruisers, cover the latest trends in the cruise industry and explains all ...
Should I Purchase Travel Insurance?
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Should I Purchase Travel Insurance?

By Ed Perkins, Smarter Travel | July 2, 2015 For certain vacations, travel insurance is pointless, for others it’s essential. Determining whether you should purchase travel insurance for your trip all comes down to risk.  The best way to determine the value is assess the risk with some of the most frequent types of travel insurance. Loss of Deposits Taking a cruise, booking a vacation package, tour, ...
Luxury Family Travel Trends & Tips for 2015
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Luxury Family Travel Trends & Tips for 2015

By Bettina Gordon, Editor | BettinaGordon.com To get the Luxury Family Travel Trends for 2015, I spoke to industry veteran John Golicz, CEO and founder of the famed U.S. based Travel & Adventure Show Series. Here are his top 5 travel tips to create lasting memories in style: Have the Whole Family Travel With You "40% of families went on a multi-generational trip last year, 77% of them planned ...
Vacation Packages… Yay or Nay?
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Vacation Packages… Yay or Nay?

By Caroline Morse, SmarterTravel.com | June 2, 2015 The vacation package you just saw online seems too good to be true and it’s only going to be available for another two days, so you’d better jump on it while you have the chance, right? Not necessarily, chances are if it looks too good to be true than it probably is, use these easy tips to find out! Do the Math The first step to determining if you ...
The World’s Most Overrated Tourist Attractions (And Where to Go Instead)
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The World’s Most Overrated Tourist Attractions (And Where to Go Instead)

By John Golicz, Executive Editor, 1000TravelTips.com | June 24, 2015 In the summer of 2011, my wife and I took our three children on a two week European adventure where we explored London and Paris, as well as their surrounding areas. As my kids were in awe of seeing Europe for the first time, my wife and I, while still left speechless by the beauty and historical significance of what we were ...
5 Factors for Your First Cruise
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5 Factors for Your First Cruise

By Charles McCool, McCoolTravel.com | May 11, 2015 Cruises are popular vacations because it allows you to visit a different destination every day (without daily packing and unpacking) and rates are generally inclusive (includes lodging, meals, entertainment, etc.). While shopping for your first cruise, consider these 5 factors! Cruise Line Cruise lines spend a fortune in advertising and promotion to ...
5 Under the Radar Attractions in Miami, FL
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5 Under the Radar Attractions in Miami, FL

By Charles McCool, McCoolTravel.com | May 8, 2015 When you hear "Miami," you probably immediately think of sun, fun, glitz and glamour. Miami is a vibrant and tropical metropolis with something for everyone. Here are some places not usually highlighted in travel guides. Schnebly Redland's Winery Do a tasting at the southernmost winery in the United States and sample unique wines made from mango, ...
Top 10 Secrets for Traveling On A Budget
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Top 10 Secrets for Traveling On A Budget

By Josh Roberts, SmarterTravel.com | April 10, 2015 As every seasoned traveler knows, traveling on a budget doesn't always mean traveling "cheap" - they're just good at stretching each and every dollar. Below you'll find the top tips that everyone traveling on a budget should know about to avoid skimping where it counts! Walk Everywhere Immerse yourself in your new surroundings by walking everywhere. ...
Saving on Travel with Home Sharing
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Saving on Travel with Home Sharing

HomeExchange.com | April 8, 2015 Home sharing is a  trend in the travel industry that's quickly gaining attention and leading the way is HomeExchange.com. We had the chance to sit down with Jim Pickell, President of HomeExchange.com. First, Jim explains what sets HomeExchange.com apart from other lodging suppliers. With 65,000 listed homes in 150 countries, there's something for everyone. "The concept ...
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