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Once upon a time, when people wanted to book a holiday they went to see the travel agent. Usually found on a high street with heavy pedestrian traffic, the travel agent was the start of vacation dreams for several decades - until a new, flashier kid arrived on the block.
With the advent of the internet age, life for travel agents and holidaymakers changed forever. Now, we can go on-line and find the best deals to suit us, all without paying a hefty
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Estate agents have a worldwide reputation for exaggerating the good points of something they are trying to sell and downplaying the bad - but they're not alone. This 'selective editing' tactic is used by any professional company trying to sell something; the trick is to learn to see through their statements and find the truth.
When it comes to travel agents, it's all the more difficult to trust them. For a start, unlike when you're with a realtor,
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Saving money is always a bonus, especially if we're trying to plan a holiday. If the purse strings are a little tight at present, here's a few tips on how to get the best deal when it comes to planning a budget holiday:
- Book very early or very late.
Tickets for everything - from airplane seats to hotels - are at their most expensive two to three months before the date you want to stay. To maximize the chances of getting a bargain, look to
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When going on vacation, the cost of accommodation while you are away is one of the biggest drains on your budget. It would seem that no matter where you go in the world, hotels are always expensive places to stay - leaving you less money for enjoying yourself and having fun. Yet most of us cling to the concept of hotels as clean, enjoyable places to stay - and book ourselves in despite the cost.
On the flip side, the word 'hostel' is one that triggers
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When traveling a trip to Europe, certain countries naturally suggest themselves to your itinerary Everyone wants to visit the usual places; Italy, Spain, France, England, Holland and the Czech Republic. All of the aforementioned have a city, tourist attraction or night life that is tempting to any possible tourist.
However, if you limit yourself to the well known tourist destinations in Europe, you may miss out on some wonderful places to see and
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Travel sickness is the bane of any vacation. It makes traveling to and from your destination an unpleasant, nausea-inducing experience - and it may also restrict the things you can do while on holiday. Below are a few tips for helping rid yourself of travel or motion induced sickness:
- Ginger
The root ginger has recognized nausea reducing properties, and is most frequently suggested for pregnant women suffering from morning sickness. However,
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When going on vacation, part of the fun is unleashing yourself from the bonds of home life and responsibilities. However, there is still a little bit of home you should always take with you: your emergency contact list.
The following travel advice is a list of numbers you should ensure you take with you every time you go on vacation. If possible, take three copies of the list: keep one in your purse or wallet, one in your hotel room and one in
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When visiting a foreign country, water may be far down your list of things you want to think about. You'll probably be too busy drawing up a list of sights to see and things to do, and water won't even figure in the equation. However, depending on the country you are visiting, this could be a very grave mistake.
In the Western world, we are used to being able to drink water straight from the tap. It's one of the products of Western civilization,
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Taking children on an airplane journey can be a nightmare - particularly if it's long haul - for both you, the parent, and any fellow passengers. Children are easily bored, and when the novelty of being in the air wears off, you will most likely find yourself with an overly energetic child trapped in a confined space.
It's a nightmare start to a holiday, and the disgruntled moans of other travelers won't help the situation or your mood. So here's
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When you visit a new city or country, there tends to be a thousand and one things you want to see, try and do. The adventures to be had in somewhere new and unknown are seemingly never-ending; from museums and art galleries, right through to theme parks and thrill-seeking attractions, every day can be a new experience when you are traveling
If some of the places and attractions you intend to visit are ticketed, one way to make the day even more
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