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How to Avoid Checked Baggage Fees
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How to Avoid Checked Baggage Fees

Carl Unger, SmarterTravel.com | September, 8, 2015 With most major airlines (even JetBlue) requiring that you pay checked baggage fees, dodging those fees has become increasingly more difficult in today's travel world. That being said, here are seven ways you can avoid checked baggage fees on your next flight! 1. Fly Southwest Airlines Southwest is the only major U.S. airline that allows free checked ...
Rental Car Tips While Abroad in Italy
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Rental Car Tips While Abroad in Italy

By Dan & Leah van der Kooy, Off the Main Drag | August 20, 2015 There were many different factors that lead to our decision to rent a car while abroad in Italy. With the train system getting increasingly difficult to figure out and wanting to have the option to drive up the narrow and winning streets in the small cities and towns in Northen Italy, we figured it was worth a shot. The worst didn't ...
Top 10 Celebrity Travel Tips!
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Top 10 Celebrity Travel Tips!

By John Golicz, Executive Editor, 1000TravelTips.com | July 13, 2015 Ever wonder what your favorite travel celebrities' top travel tips are? We picked out the top 10! Samantha Brown On Traveling Abroad for the First Time "My number one tip for people traveling abroad for the first time - don't over plan! There are so many things to do. There are monuments, museums, castles and cathedrals to see ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
Rick Steves’ Top 10 Europe Money Saving Tips
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Rick Steves’ Top 10 Europe Money Saving Tips

By Rick Steves | March 19, 2015 Europe is every bit as magical as ever, and with the Euro sliding closer and closer to the same price as the U.S. dollar, there is no better time than now to go. Use my top ten Europe money-saving tips to make your European adventure one to remember! 1. B&B's offer double the warmth and cultural intimacy for half the price of a hotel. You'll find them in most ...
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