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	<title>American Tourism Online &#187; Travel Planning</title>
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		<title>Vacations Costs</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jun 2010 06:00:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to planning for a holiday, we all want to find the best  deal that is out there. We search and search for just the right  locations and just the right accommodations and once we find these, we  look for adventures or tours. Some people will save for years to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to planning for a holiday, we all want to find the best  deal that is out there. We search and search for just the right  locations and just the right accommodations and once we find these, we  look for adventures or tours. Some people will save for years to take  the vacation of a life time and others will make their plans on the spur  of the moment and be looking for a <a href="http://www.packyourbags.com/">cheap holidays</a> for just a  weekend.</p>
<p>Either way, we want to make the most of our time away from where we live  and experience something new. Those who don&#8217;t like to fly will probably  choose a cruise or a road trip. Those who want only to ski on new snow  at the most remote destination will be searching for the exotic trip  that they can boast about later to their friends.</p>
<p>Many travelers will go for the all inclusive package. This can certainly  take the stress out of your planning as it is all taken care of already  and all you need to do is pack you bags. You need only bring money for  extras that you might come across during your vacation and even if you  run out of money, you can sit by the pool knowing your food is covered.</p>
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		<title>When luxury and safety meet</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Jun 2010 06:43:35 +0000</pubDate>
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There is a long standing tradition of luxury and safety in the Volvo family. These cars  have for long been considered the safest ones on the planet, beating every  single safety test known to man with excellent marks. They&#8217;re also the car of  choice for many executives and foreign dignitaries, because of [...]]]></description>
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<p>There is a long standing tradition of luxury and safety in the Volvo family. These cars  have for long been considered the safest ones on the planet, beating every  single safety test known to man with excellent marks. They&rsquo;re also the car of  choice for many executives and foreign dignitaries, because of their elegance  and speed as well as their renowned safety. They&rsquo;re also the car of choice  for many families, as the Volvo hatchbacks are incredibly reliable and have a  huge trunk space, as well as being, like previously said, incredibly safe cars.</p>
<p>The Volvo C30 continues this tradition of luxury, safety and reliability, while adding  a new, fresh twist to it. It&rsquo;s designed to appeal to a younger consumer, who is probably buying a Volvo for the first time. It&rsquo;s based on Volvo&rsquo;s Safety Concept Car design, if you needed any more proof that it&rsquo;s an incredibly  safe car. It comes in several different packages, which you will have to try  and decide what&rsquo;s best for you, and although it&rsquo;s primarily aimed at the  European market, you&rsquo;ll be able to find it all around the world. If you&rsquo;re  serious about trying it and a test drive isn&rsquo;t long enough for you to decide, go to  any <a href="http://www.advantagecarhire.co.uk/">luxury car hire</a> company and feel it out.</p>
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		<title>The full hotel experience</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 06:23:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Staying at a hotel, especially a high class luxury hotel, is something that’s been very  romanticized in movies and literature from all quadrants of life. We can all recall  images of beautiful hotel rooms with a wonderful view, bell boys in expensive  red suits and glamorous restaurants.
Of course the goal of going [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Staying at a hotel, especially a high class luxury hotel, is something that’s been very  romanticized in movies and literature from all quadrants of life. We can all recall  images of beautiful hotel rooms with a wonderful view, bell boys in expensive  red suits and glamorous restaurants.</p>
<p>Of course the goal of going somewhere on holiday is rarely the hotel stay, people usually  think of the hotel as somewhere to sleep or spend some time while not enjoying  the beach, the landscapes or the historical or art tours of whatever holiday destination they picked.</p>
<p>But nowadays many <a href="http://www.shangri-la-la.co.uk"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">luxury hotels</span></a> offer a full holiday experience that will enable you to have  fun in your holiday without even having to set foot outside the hotel. Not only  do they include the usual package of a swimming pool, a bar and a restaurant in  their offers, they have now expanded this to include daytime spas, saunas,  massage parlors, entertainment zones (yes, free cinema or television in your  hotel), daytime and nighttime entertainment in various forms, from live music to  games and activities, among others. Of course, many hotels will also offer a  private beach for those of you who don’t really want to spend your entire  holiday cooped up.</p>
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		<title>To Emigrate or Not?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Apr 2010 09:56:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To emigrate is the opposite of to immigrate. Many people want to emigrate from their country for a variety of reasons. The most prevalent reason has been for some time, and is now, for economic purposes. They want to make more money and they find it will be facilitated by moving to another country.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>To emigrate is the opposite of to immigrate. Many people want to emigrate from their country for a variety of reasons. The most prevalent reason has been for some time, and is now, for economic purposes. They want to make more money and they find it will be facilitated by moving to another country.</p>
<p>In their original country people may find opportunity closed off to them because of their social standing. It may be that the country of their birth is declining and offers little in the way of opportunities. This would be kind of like what Wall Street has put the United States through, where it will be quite some time before the employment picture normalizes, if it ever does.</p>
<p>This brings the problem to the fore, of too many people allowed to <a href="http://www.emigrate.co.uk">emigrate</a> from their country to the United States. This will cause friction between the native-born and the newcomers who are competing with each other for a limited number of jobs. There are those in the United States who not only want an end to people coming to America illegally but to those that emigrate from their country and enter the United States legally. The country has reached the state where there is no further need for extra labor.</p>
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		<title>The Best Accommodation For You</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 21:17:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Next to flight tickets, your biggest expense, and most important part of your trip, is your accommodation. There are many different options besides the traditional hotel to cater to your specific need. A hotel search may be time consuming, but it&#8217;s worth it to find the best place to stay, and the cheapest price possible.
For [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-86" title="hotel10" src="http://www.americantourismonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/02/hotel10-300x180.jpg" alt="hotel10" width="300" height="180" />Next to flight tickets, your biggest expense, and most important part of your trip, is your accommodation. There are many different options besides the traditional hotel to cater to your specific need. A <a href="http://www.uknetguide.co.uk/Travel/Hotel_Search/">hotel search</a> may be time consuming, but it&#8217;s worth it to find the best place to stay, and the cheapest price possible.</p>
<p>For example, if you&#8217;re a backpacker on a budget, a youth hostel is perfect for you. Your needs are most likely simple: a bed and (sometimes) a shower. There are dorm like facilities to save you money if all you need is a place to sleep before setting off on your next adventure. This is also a great place to meet people with your similar interests.</p>
<p>If you are on a romantic honeymoon, on the other hand, you might want something even more fancy than a normal hotel. This type of holiday is better suited to a resort. These types of hotels are often apart of all inclusive packages, set on catering to you and your new spouse. There are more amenities and features available in resorts, such as casinos, golf courses, pools, and even beaches all in the same location.</p>
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		<title>Brighton Stag Do&#8217;s</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2009 14:38:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Brighton provides enough eye candy for stag dos. From the bikini-clad beauties to the laid back beachfront in the summer; from the drinks at sunset to late night warm ups at the unique bars (both retro and trendy), a stag do Brighton brings ample chances to rub shoulders with a varied crowd comprising both tourists [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-78" title="stag9" src="http://www.americantourismonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/stag9-300x214.jpg" alt="stag9" width="300" height="214" />Brighton provides enough eye candy for stag dos. From the bikini-clad beauties to the laid back beachfront in the summer; from the drinks at sunset to late night warm ups at the unique bars (both retro and trendy), a <a href="http://www.chillisauce.co.uk/stag-weekends/Brighton/">stag do Brighton</a> brings ample chances to rub shoulders with a varied crowd comprising both tourists and the residents of East Sussex.</p>
<p>A stag do is not much different from most other kinds of holidays; it&#8217;s only that the fun is more varied and intense than regular vacations. That calls for a good arrangement for accommodations &#8211; unless there is a good place to lay the head, it could dampen the whole spirit of the merrymaking.</p>
<p>Just like stag parties that take place at other destinations, a stag do at Brighton also requires being positioned at the closest vicinity of the activities that made the city hugely popular as a stag do destination. To be there, you need to head to London first and then catch a train to Brighton; else, you need to go through the Gatwick Airport.</p>
<p>Brighton, being a pub-intensive town, relieves you from the duty of hauling around life-sized beer cases; most of these pubs are located around the railway station whereas for the hotels, the B&amp;Bs and the rented apartments, you need to move to the sea front, down south from the railway station. For the associated revelries, it is the Queen&#8217;s Road and the West Street; these are famous venues that provide the best opportunities for <em>after sunset </em>revelries. The hotels you shall find here are of the most expensive variety; if you have the budget to find accommodation in one of them, choose between the IRA-resistant Grand, The Thistle and the Park Inn. For the most reasonably priced B&amp;Bs, move to the left side along the seafront to Kemp  Town. The place aforementioned is also famous for a huge number of bars and nightclubs though not as jazzy as the West Street establishments. However, if you are spending more than one evening at Brighton and enjoying a stag weekend, it is best to spend the first evening at Kemp Town while moving gradually towards the Queen&#8217;s Road and West Street for the subsequent ones. Clean fun at its best; a stag do at Brighton is not going to attract even a frown from would-be-brides and shall be a nice subject to discuss even during the honeymoon.</p>
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		<title>Using Your Phone on Holiday</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:51:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Holidays can be an expensive affair. Apart from the cost of the travel and the luxurious stay, you might have to face heavy phone bills. If you wish to stay in touch with people back home while you are on a holiday, phone bills can actually give you a night mare. There are various precautions [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-69" title="sim3" src="http://www.americantourismonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/sim3-300x183.jpg" alt="sim3" width="300" height="183" />Holidays can be an expensive affair. Apart from the cost of the travel and the luxurious stay, you might have to face heavy phone bills. If you wish to stay in touch with people back home while you are on a holiday, phone bills can actually give you a night mare. There are various precautions that are required to be taken if you want to save yourself from heavy phone bills.</p>
<p>International Sim cards really come as a life saver in such situations. One can opt for these cards to help fix the cost. You can easily set the amount of money you need to spend instead of waiting for the heavy bills. In case you are using your usual postpaid home number, you might not be able to keep a track of the amount you spend.</p>
<p>It is convenient to keep a check on the communications cost with the help of these Sim cards. As stated earlier, you can keep a track of your phone bill. Every time you make a call, you can check your balance and manage your calls for future use.</p>
<p>In many countries, you will see that the use of an <a href="http://www.0044.co.uk/" target="_self">International sim card</a> can help you save approximately 60% to 90% of the total amount.</p>
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		<title>Family Holidays</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 16:19:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The concept of time share getaways and family holidays is quite a rage around the world nowadays. It is joyous to take a cool break and get away from the monotony of the hectic everyday life, especially the corporate life, which is full of stressors galore. Family holidays are a great way to unwind amid [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-63" title="family2" src="http://www.americantourismonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/family2-300x200.jpg" alt="family2" width="300" height="200" />The concept of time share getaways and family holidays is quite a rage around the world nowadays. It is joyous to take a cool break and get away from the monotony of the hectic everyday life, especially the corporate life, which is full of stressors galore. <a href="http://www.eurocamp.co.uk/ecuk/camping_holidays/about_us/FamilyHolidays.htm" target="_self">Family holidays</a> are a great way to unwind amid the bounties of nature that are great destinations for people who want to take some rest and live in the peace and quiet among verdant and sylvan surroundings. Just imagine a cruise up the Caribbean or family holidays in the Swiss Alps. This would be nothing short of heavenly bliss right here on planet Earth.</p>
<p>Family holidays also give time and opportunity for parents to bond with their kids and forge closer ties along with the whole family. Nowadays parents are so busy with work and children with studies that in the normal course, there is hardly any time to spend in peace and quiet with the family. Getting away from the breakneck pace of modern living by taking a family holiday is something that people need to consider seriously in the best interests of their own health and peace of mind. After all, one should not compromise with one&#8217;s health for anything in the world.</p>
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		<title>Choosing an airline</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 21:27:23 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You have your destination, now to get there.
With the internet it is now very easy for you to find the best possible way of flying. You can now sit in the comfort of your home and decide on the route, how many stops and how long you would like to be at the airport. Sometimes [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-54" title="airport" src="http://www.americantourismonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/airport-300x264.jpg" alt="airport" width="300" height="264" />You have your destination, now to get there.</p>
<p>With the internet it is now very easy for you to find the best possible way of flying. You can now sit in the comfort of your home and decide on the route, how many stops and how long you would like to be at the airport. Sometimes a long layover in an interesting city is worth your while.</p>
<p>Ticket price is most often the deciding factor. Most airlines offer discounts at times so keep checking prices. Ensure that all airport taxes are included in the price, or make allowance for them.</p>
<p>Airport parking is soomething to consider. It can&#8217;t all be as good as <a href="http://www.airportparkingconnection.com/apc/reservations/airport.aspx?airportcode=lax" target="_self">LAX airport parking</a> but try reading online reviews of your airports parking facilities.</p>
<p>Airline service is important. Some airlines have far superior service and if you are going to be in the air for 18 hours, good service is important. Airlines with good service records are most likely to have all the comforts on board, and in working order.</p>
<p>Have a look at what they offer if you have a layover. Some airlines will give you a meal voucher, others a stay in a hotel and some offer nothing. We all like free stuff.</p>
<p>See what they offer at the airport. Lounge facilities, lockers and showers are a plus on a layover.</p>
<p>Food. You make thing airline food is airline food. There is one airline that I prefer because of their far superior food and wine choices. They even have a popular brand of up market ice-cream as midnight snack. If all the other airlines are a tie, that is the best choice.</p>
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		<title>Insurance Needed in Travelling</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:40:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Travelling outside the country? Be sure to purchase all necessary insurance. It is important that you are ready for any emergencies that may arise during your trip. The basic policies that you should have are travel accident insurance, health insurance and car rental insurance. Be sure to review each insurance coverage before buying.
Travel accident insurance [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-51" title="insurance" src="http://www.americantourismonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/insurance-300x169.jpg" alt="insurance" width="300" height="169" />Travelling outside the country? Be sure to purchase all necessary insurance. It is important that you are ready for any emergencies that may arise during your trip. The basic policies that you should have are travel accident insurance, health insurance and car rental insurance. Be sure to review each insurance coverage before buying.</p>
<p>Travel accident insurance will cover you in case you meet an accident while on your trip. This is advisable for all sorts of jurneys especially <a href="http://www.bestrussiantour.com" target="_self">adventure travel</a>. It should also give you coverage for trip cancellation, travel delay, and damage to or loss of luggage. While health insurance is your security just in case you become ill while travelling. Your HMO, PPO or Medicare is of no use abroad. Sudden health problem in a foreign land is financially and emotionally traumatic for anybody. These insurances are offered by all airlines and travel agencies. Even online booking would give you an option to purchase a travel insurance.</p>
<p>Car rental insurance is often offered by the rental company. But save yourself some money by checking with your credit card companies if you have it as one of your benefits for being their client. Most Visa or MasterCard accounts would usually cover any damage to or theft of rented car if you use their credit card. Know the extent of the coverage, before deciding whether to buy rental insurance.</p>
<p>Never travel outside the country relying on self insurance. Save yourself the overwhelming trouble of dealing with unexpected events on your own. It may take time to scrutinize the policy being offered, but consider it as just a minor inconvenience. And with good sense of planning, it will not be a chore at all.</p>
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