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* SeatGuru dot com *****
Now why didn't WE think of that? Locate your airplane seat while you make your booking in another browser window. Brilliant!
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21st Century Goods *
Here's a great online source for all kinds of travel accessories and other up-to-the-minute travel goodies.
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Airlines on high alert as terror threat thwarted *
Thwarted: Alleged terrorists planned to use liquid explosives concealed as sports drink bottles and common electronic devices to bring down as many as 10 planes in a nearly simultaneous strike.
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B.C. optometrists offer summer vacation eye care tips *
Being prepared for unexpected problems or accidents with your glasses or contact lenses will help you enjoy your well-deserved vacation, says the B.C. Association of Optometrists.
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Britain downgrades security alert *
The British government downgraded its terror threat level from critical to severe Monday, saying intelligence suggested an attack was no longer imminent after security forces foiled an alleged plot to bring down transatlantic airliners heading to the United States.
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Can't carry-on your laptop? Here's the answer *
I must travel by air in the next weeks. How do I take my -- absolutely essential -- laptop with me, and assure its safety?
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Canadians zip to the border for travel deals *
Flying from American cities can save Canadian passengers a lot of money -- especially efficient when travelling from Seattle!
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Disney World Insider *
Ex-Disney employee Beth Haworth reveals insider secrets on how to
plan your Disney World vacation.
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Europe on $50 a night -- with clean toilets! *
In recent years, we've managed to extend our European trips -- and funds -- by staying at an innovative chain of discount hotels called "Formule 1."
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evalu8.org's Internet Cafés Guide *
If you know of a site (or operate one) that helps consumers and travellers find internet cafés, please write to us at links@evalu8.org, and give us the details.
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Evalu8.org's Travel Tips online resources *
Where-to-find-it resources online, for everything about travel, from time-shares to travel insurance. . .
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Eyewitness Travel Paris (Keyes review) *****
Like most of the books in this series, Eyewitness's Paris guide is so visually brilliant that visiting the city itself is almost an anti-climactic experience.
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Five herbal remedies THAT are 'must haves' in a travel kit *
Natural options aid jet lag, motion sickness and offer comfort while away from home.
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Free Maison de la France online brochures *
Maison de la France is delighted to announce that the Maison de la France/French Government Tourist Office website is now providing free brochures, available for instant download.
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Free Travel Guides & Directories *
Our ever-growing list. Please write to us, if you'd like your travel guide to be included.
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Garber on Business: Business dinner? Don't whine about wine *
No longer does the haughty sommelier at Le Cavalier Réstaurant Français glare down his well-trained nose and impatiently finger his goûte-vin as he debates how to intimidate you into buying a more expensive wine . . . have things changed in wine snob circles?
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How to tag your suitcase to avoid lost luggage woes *
A story of luggage lost, then found, and how to avoid the stress and time-wasting of misplaced baggage when you travel.
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ICE (In Case of Emergency) *
A simple yet important suggestion, courtesy of evalu8.org.
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INSIGHT GUIDE EDITORS NAME TOP 10 U.S. BEACHES 2006 *
Planning carefully is all the more important for domestic travel -- especially with today's still-rising gas prices!
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Jajah -- a new VoIP -- land-line to land-line (or cell phone) ****
We have given Jajah four stars, as it seems to work better than any other form of FREE VoIP we've tried.
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Learning to pack light -- new regs present challenge *
What a shock it was to discover diminishing baggage allowances on our annual trip to Europe last fall; and it's getting worse! Savvy travellers are finding ways and means to travel lighter and plan better.
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Low-cost airlines & travel deals -- Comparisons *
Sites that help you compare prices, options and amenities . . .
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Paris Arrondissement Maps: Never get lost in Paris again *
In a world where virtually nothing of any real value is free anymore, let us praise the Paris tourism office for offering its arrondissement maps . . . free!
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Passengers paying for everything in flight *
With the price of aviation jet fuel rocketing skyward, airlines are clawing back all the in-flight goodies we've come to expect. They still lose our luggage, though!
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Radioisotopes from scans can trigger airport radiation alarms *
People having a scan that involves radioisotopes should be warned that they could set off security radiation alarms in airports for up to 30 days after the procedure, state the authors of a case report in this week's issue of The Lancet.
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Sample of allergy pictures for Holland *
"Going Dutch" means never having to say you're sorry you ate something you're allergic to!
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Sample of allergy pictures for Russia *
Staying allergy-free in Mother Russia. . .
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Sample of allergy pictures for Spain *
Spanish is easy, but you don't have time to figure out the right words where food allergies are concerned!
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The Fairmont Solution: Minimizing jet-lag *
For sleepy travellers who want to get some shut-eye during the day, the Fairmont hotel at the Vancouver International Airport has set aside 19 rooms on a soundproof floor.
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The Savvy consumer: How to Travel Wrinkle-Free *
For our fall-into-winter trip, we try to bring as much in solid black as possible -- even pillowcases, a thirsty towel apiece and underwear. This strategy makes doing a one-load laundry more practical, and besides -- black matches everything.
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The Two Best Travel Guides (Keyes overview) *
I've done my fair share of globe-trotting, and for my money the two best guidebook series for major cities are the ones by the Time Out people and the ones under the Eyewitness Travel imprint of the Dorling Kindersley publishers.
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Transport minister urges calm after terror plot revealed *
Canadians should have no fear about flying, said Transport Minister Lawrence Cannon at a news conference Thursday afternoon.
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Travel gadget: BagFinder (Luggage tags) & HandleWraps (Garber review) *****
These are luggage tags and identifiers that really work, helping your same-as-everyone-else's luggage really "stand out in the crowd."
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Travel Savvy: Open-Jaw and Circle Fares *
When is a roundtrip not a roundtrip? When it's a circle or open-jawed itinerary.
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Travel Savvy: What new security measures will mean for travellers *
What impact will security restrictions have on YOUR late summer and fall travel plans...?
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Travel, 2007-style *
Required passports, higher fees at airports and pre-approved "fast-track" cards are just a few of the new wrinkles that will be hitting travellers in their wallets. Freighter travel, anyone?
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TravelSmith *
Whether you're planning a leisurely getaway or an all-out adventure, TravelSmith is your single outfitting resource.
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UK insurance claims for lost luggage rise by 40 per cent *
British travel insurance claims for lost luggage have risen 40 per cent this year, as British Airways, the UK’s largest international carrier, has faced a baggage crisis.
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WiFi in Paris *
Many locations for free WiFi in Paris. . .
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* OGIO Commuter bag, style 611128 (Keyes review) *****
The search for the perfect travel bag is a quest that sits somewhere between an obsession and an illness . . . reviewer John Keyes takes us on the quest for the best!
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* OGIO Terminal bag, style 711401 (Garber review) (plus OGIO Layover) *****
The best carry-on bags for business we've ever found! Five stars.
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Air France brings you September and October bargains to France from just $275* one-way *
Now is the perfect time to start planning a post-summer trip by taking advantage of these great offers from Air France.
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DermaFend Daily Projuvenator *
Just in time for the busy family travel season, here's a brand new sunscreen that comes in ultra-convenient personal-sized, tear-open packets -- perfect for Mom's beach bag or ski jacket pocket.
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