Have you seen the T.V. commercial where they show that one
passenger paid only a few hundred for his plane ticket while the
person sitting next to him paid over a thousand?
This is only one example of a truth that becomes all to apparent
every summer.
You can SERIOUSLY over-pay for travel if you aren't careful.
If you are wanting to travel this summer, or anytime, use these
four money saving tips to your advantage. You might just save
50% or more on your next trip.
1. Plan Ahead
The reason ...
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April 30th, 2012 in
Travel
Flying can be an adventure, but like everything else in life,
there are small risks. Even though flying is the safest way to
travel in this modern age, here are some tips to minimize any
unfortunate, but unlikely event of an emergency situation.
' Try to only fly nonstop routings
Takeoff, climb, descent, and landing phases of flights have the
most occurrences of accidents. To reduce these risks reduce the
amount of exposure to these phases of flight by trying only to
fly nonstop.
' Choose a ...
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April 29th, 2012 in
Travel
The easiest way to break the traveling budget is with your
flight. It's hard to find the lowest airfare out there these
days, especially with the myriad of companies trying to tell you
that THEY have the lowest airfare prices, or know where to find
them. Lucky for you, there are several ways to take a bite out
of the cost of flying. Here are some tips and techniques to make
sure you are getting the lowest possible airfare. Please note
that the advice given here is just that: advice. ...
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April 28th, 2012 in
Travel
Travel web sites are big business, and a lot of power has been
placed in the hands of the consumer' or has it? Does your urge
to always look for a better deal play into somebody else's
greed? A travel web site is a great tool but before booking
online you must know these 5 dirty little secrets.
1. ALL TRAVEL WEB SITES ARE CREATED EQUAL ' RIGHT?
Afraid not. These days there are really two types of sites for
booking online travel. The more traditional travel web sites
like Expedia, Travelocity, ...
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April 27th, 2012 in
Travel
The West Highland Terrier is a friendly dog, and is considered
easier to handle and train than other terriers, such as the
Scottish Terrier. Still, it possesses the bold, dynamic terrier
temperament, and has to be trained in a manner appropriate for
the breed.
Your West Highland Terrier training begins from the moment you
bring your terrier home. Westies are stubborn and clever, and
considered a bit naughty. They will become demanding and ill
tempered if they do not get their way, so you must ...
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April 26th, 2012 in
Home and Family
Is travel comfort an oxymoron? Is it actually possible to be
comfortable and even rest or sleep while enroute? Can it be done
in coach?
This article is designed to help you learn proven tactics to
travel comfortably to rest and sleep on your journey.
As an Airline Captain, I'm extremely interested in my
passengers' comfort. I'm also very skilled at sleeping on
airplanes.
What? A Pilot who is good at sleeping while flying?
On the long-haul international flights that I fly, we bring an
extra ...
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April 25th, 2012 in
Travel
Explore the true North, the land of spectacular scenery,
abundant wildlife and friendly hospitality. WHAT TO SEE, TO DO
AND WHERE: Mount McKinley is the highest mountain in North
America (6,194 m or 20,306 feet), 150 miles from Fairbanks.
Mountain climbing season is very short because of cold weather,
strong winds and avalanche hazards. Nearly 1,000 people each
season attempt the mountain, the best climbing conditions are in
June.The peak is located in Denali National Park that offers
superb ...
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April 24th, 2012 in
Travel
You hear about automotive recalls all the time in the newspaper,
on the Internet, as well as on the nightly news. Amazingly, one
in 12 cars traveling the roads today were recalled for one
reason or another in 2003. However, even more amazing is the
fact that only one third of the owners of the recalled vehicles
chose to take their car in for the needed repairs. The car
manufacturers are required to send out letters informing owners
of these vehicles of the recall, regardless of whether it is ...
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April 23rd, 2012 in
Automotive
Westies dogs' owners delight in the companionship their dogs
give them during long and leisurely walks. But this activity
should be one that brings pleasure to both.
How can you ensure that your dog also enjoys these activities?
First, you'll need to get your dog accustomed to having his paws
handled and manipulated.
These are important Westie health issues that come under the
grooming umbrealla.
When your dog is tolerant of such treatment it would be easier
for both you and the veterinarian ...
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April 22nd, 2012 in
Home and Family
Most people who ride motorcycles, from enthusiasts to occasional riders, have at one time or another thought about getting away for a long road trip. For such a trip, planning is a very important part of the preparation. In this article we'll talk about what to pack on your bike. Make a list First, after the initial rush of energy and excitement when you finally are able to arrange your dream trip, the first thing you need to do is relax and start making a list of all the things you might ...
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April 21st, 2012 in
Automotive