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7 Best Online Travel Communities
Monday, May 07th, 2012 /
True, Tripadvisor, Frommer's and the Lonely Planet are some of the best online travel communities going, but they're far from the only ones amongst the greats. So go on, expand your travel community horizons and check out our 7 Best Off The Radar Travel Communities:1. Travelistic From YouTube to Hulu to Yahoo, were a video obsessed bunch. Travelistic has cleverly taken this to head and created a travel community wholly centred around video.Log on and you'll find over 10,000 user submitted travel videos, to view, comment on and inspire your future travels. Want to visit the Great Wall? Journey to the top of Everest? You can do it all on Travelistic, without ever leaving home.2. Igougo A masterful all in one travel community, where you can plan your trip, compare flights and hotels and share your travel experiences with the world.Just type in a destination and you'll be instantly connected .. more»
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Six Ways to Reduce Your Travel Costs
Friday, December 30th, 2011 /
Straight up, we are fans of public transport and use it wherever we can. It is cheaper, often faster, and you can do your own thing... sleep, read or annoy fellow travellers! We do recognise that this mode isn't for everyone isn't for everyone, and that in your particular area it may not be practical for you to use alternative modes. However, if you are lucky enough to have access then the tips below will help you save the most money.Tip 1: Consider buses or trains as opposed to flying: While taking the bus or train is slower than flying it can literally save you hundreds of dollars. More importantly, you will also get to see more of your holiday destination and the surrounding country side.Tip 2: Employer Public Transport Discounts: Many private employers and Government Departments offer discounts on public transport annual tickets. Check with your Human Resources Department .. more»
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Checkout These Travel Services That May Benefit You
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011 /
Travel services have become an integral part of the fast growing tourism industry in the United States. Travel agents can provide specialized services which are in demand like never before and play a vital role in helping travelers manage their travel needs.There are number of reasons why travelers require travel services. Some of these include better hotel deals, package deals, hassle free vacations, itinerary planning, and advice. While domestic travel can be managed without the professional guidance of a good travel agent, you will need his services for a foreign trip.Listed below are some of the important reasons why you must use the services of an agent for making your travel plans:For local trips:Many travelers use the services of an agent to plan their local trip to avail of the bulk airfare and cheap local tour packages they offer. For most travelers, it is the convenience that is most important .. more»
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