Travel Tonic

Bringing you what’s new in travel for August 18th 2010 through August 20th 2010:

• Around the world…baggage-free – Andrea Minarcek recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek's Travel Blog:
  

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• Two Birthday Celebrations this month!! « AirlinesAngel, "Shall we Fly?" –
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  Yes this month both my blog and twitter accounts will celebrate their First Birthdays. A lot has happened in the last year, some aspect good, others well lets leave them in the past. Last August I was contemplating returning to university to gain my Masters, this I am now working towards and enjoying my summer vacation. I received my first semester results and I did better then I thought. This was due to the fact it has been over 10 years since I’ve done any academic work since my Degree…   show all text

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• How to Detect Exaggerated Tour Operator Savings Claims – Smarter Travel has posted some info about ed perkins: Often claimed tour savings results from a serious overestimation of the costs of independent travel. Ed Perkins explains how to dissect a package to find out the true value.

  Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.

• Rebook Your Cancelled Flight Faster by Not Following Directions [Travel] – Lifehacker's Adam Dachis just posted this article:
  

  

  Listening to your airline's suggestions on rebooking a cancelled flight may not be the best idea. Here are some more effective suggestions. More »
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• More Options Emerge in Online Accommodations Marketplace – Smarter Travel has posted some info about ed perkins: New sites offer everything from last-minute deals on vacation rentals to "secret sales" for conventional hotels. Ed Perkins weighs in on the good, the bad, and the ugly.

  Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.