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Use Your Second Home As A Holiday Apartment Rental Money Maker As a tourist, a holiday apartment or country cottage offers a unique adventure which combines freedom, with comfort. Freedom to do as you please, explore the areas and sites you are interested in, and come home after a long day of fun. Of course you could decide to be traditional and look to hotels for your holiday accommodation but if you are traveling with your family, hotels may prove to be quite an expensive alternative let alone the level of comfort in terms of space that you will get.…

Staying on budget – package vs. independent travel When you have to travel on a budget, one of the biggest questions is whether it is best to plan each part of your trip independently, making separate airfare and hotel reservations, or to opt for a package deal where everything is included for one price. Unfortunately, there isn’t one east answer to this dilemma, because it depends on where you want to go, and what deals are available at the time. For example, traveling to many to European cities is often less costly to arrange yourself, especially in the off-season, when…

When you have to travel on a budget, one of the biggest questions is whether it is best to plan each part of your trip independently, making separate airfare and hotel reservations, or to opt for a package deal where everything is included for one price. Unfortunately, there isn’t one east answer to this dilemma, because it depends on where you want to go, and what deals are available at the time. For example, traveling to many to European cities is often less costly to arrange yourself, especially in the off-season, when airlines are running specials on flights to Europe.…

With the rising popularity of the many travel discounts online, many have forgotten about the tried and true source that has always been around for great travel deals When you go through a travel agency, you have a person on the other end of a phone should anything happen to you or your travel plans. If you miss your flight, they can do everything they can to get you on the next one, and you normally don’t have to do anything. They know what they are doing and what to say to make sure you are on your way as…

Travel Guides For Aspen Colorado Choosing a place for a holiday has never been easy for avid travelers and vacationers. This is as true for a family vacation as is for a group vacation. Most of us want to make the most of our vacations. Some of us look for adventure whereas others prefer a place which has lot of scenic beauty. Some like to holiday at a place which has some history behind it coupled with some fun and frolic. But if you want all these from one location, then Aspen Colorado is the place that you are looking…

Visitors Guide to Baltimore, Maryland, USA With a population rapidly approaching 700,000, Baltimore is the biggest city in Maryland and covers an area of more than 80 square miles / 210 square kilometers. Close to Washington DC, Baltimore lies on America’s eastern coast and contains an important port, complete with large harbor. Many of the main sights and attractions in the city can be found around the central downtown district, which is divided into a number of notable areas, such as the city center, the Inner Harbor, Camden Yards and also the West Side. Throughout this area you will find…

“There are so lots of wonderful, influential women in the travel industry & i am thrilled that ASTA is recognizing them through this important Congress theme,” said ASTA 2004 World Congress Chair-Hong Kong Bev Zukow, CTC. “Additionally, ASTA has been working hard to enhance Congress with some great old features this year.” Hong Kong, April 21, 2004 -The American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) announced today that the theme of its World Travel Congress in Hong Kong, Sept. 28-Oct. 3, will be “Women in Travel: Influencing, Leading, Empowering.” ASTA also announced other exciting developments occurring at this year’s annual conference.…

Planning for a Pet Friendly Holiday These days many holiday venues will happily allow you to bring your pet along – a move that has been welcomed by many loving pet owners and their four-legged charges. In Australia these venues tend to be Bed and Breakfasts, self-contained cottages or apartments, Farm Stays and are likely to be located outside of the capital cities and ideal for a driving holiday. In other countries such as the USA and much of Europe they can also include many motels and hotels, often located in major cities and towns. In fact, pet friendly holidaying…

Overview Of Cancellation Holidays Cancellation holidays offer incredible value for money versus the regular holiday price. Since the tour operator has been most likely paid already, the amount of the whole package is much cheaper. The availability of cancellation holidays are offered with different price variety. Even the budget conscious has plenty of selections to choose from. Bookings can easily be done online. Surfing the net about different popular destinations allows you to check out and thoroughly review the packages being offered. Details including types of hotels or apartments, catering service, half board, or all inclusive options are just some…

ESCAPE the Holiday Productivity Blahs It’s that time of year again: the time of holiday parties, Christmas cards to write, shopping to do (even online…at work!), vacations, family commitments, and more stress. It is no wonder that a recent survey by Accountemps found that 44% of executives feel employees are less productive the week before a major holiday. While this may be true, there are ways that we as leaders can counteract all of the distractions and stress and help people be as productive now as at any time of the year. Following are some suggestions to keep the focus…