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Christmas Around the World (Part I)

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Happy Holidays! Hope everyone has a great couple of days with family and friends. Bottom line is that no matter how far you travel, coming home is still one of the best places to be. Here are some images of Christmas around the world. Check back tomorrow for even more shots from holiday season celebrations…

Tipping Etiquette Around the World

London, England

Growing up I worked as a paper boy, pizza delivery guy, and in a pharmacy bringing prescriptions to the elderly. All of these jobs heavily relied on tips from customers. I was always grateful for the extra few dollars most people gave me each week (except for a few that were complete tight wads). But…

An Olympic Size Giveaway

Chicago…Madrid…Rio de Janeiro…Tokyo. All four locales are absolutely amazing cities that pretty much any traveler would love to visit on their next trip. They are also the final four nominees vying to host the 2016 Olympic Games. So how would you like to visit one of these desirable destinations for free? One lucky twerson…er I…

Expedia Puts 5,000+ Hotels On Sale

This is definitely the biggest hotel sale I have ever seen on Expedia.com. Browse through their inventory of properties worldwide and save. You must book by June 30, 2009 and travel by July 30, 2009. Plus when you use your MasterCard you will be eligible for up to $300 in coupons for future travel. Click…

(Very) Last Minute Memorial Weekend Flights To Europe For Under $600 R/T

Now if you are the kind of person that enjoys booking trips on a whim or at the 11th hour, then you are in luck this year! Travel from the United States is more affordable than it has been in years for a last minute jaunt to Europe this Memorial Day weekend. Obviously you do…

Movies That Make you Want to Travel

I am a travel junkie. Seriously, I am. I probably look at travel news, stories, deals and journals more than anything else during my weekly activities. It is an addiction and something that I may need to eventually get help for (is there a Traveler’s Anonymous?). In any event, while my travel bug is still…

Poll: Best Town Square In The World (Round One)

If you have traveled to any major city in the world, then chances are you have walked by, snapped a picture in, or spent the day at a town square. From New York’s Time Square to Tiananmen Square in Beijing, China, people love to check out these public meeting locations filled with everything from chic…

Europe Fares Dropping=Refund For Customers

USA Today’s Dan Reed wrote  a very interesting article about the lack of interest right now in international travel due to a poor economy. In it he explains how many travelers that have purchased tickets for travel to Europe might be in store for a price adjustment. What does that mean for you the consumer?…