Travel Tonic

Travel related news and tweets for November 20th 2009 through November 23rd 2009:

• Make a Big Dream on a Small Budget Come True – Smarter Travel has posted some info about perfect vacation: The Deal Detective helps a reader on a very limited budget find alternative ways to plan the perfect vacation to destinations like Las Vegas, Hawaii, and New York City.Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.
• Well, are you coming? 7 Polar Express train rides around the country – Brad Tuttle recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek’s Travel Blog:The North Pole is a lot closer than you might think, thanks to these magical holiday train rides based on the popular movie and book <em>Polar Express</em>.
• Tourist treasures or tourist traps? – SonjaG recently posted this over on the Bing Travel Blog:Many of the world’s most famous tourist sites are becoming victims of their own popularity. Ancient ruins have been vandalized, pristine natural beauty has been trampled and historic icons have been commercialized. Is it possible to look beyond the crowds and crass consumerism to get something meaningful out of your visit?
• Galileo, in bits and pieces – Steve Merrill recently posted this on This Just In… Newsweek’s Travel Blog:Galileo left a lot to posterity: The telescope, the laws of motion, and our understanding of the nature of planets and their satellites all owe some debt to his genius. But if you want still more from Galileo, now there’s more.
• A Holiday Gift Everyone Can Enjoy – Smarter Travel has posted some info about eileen ogintz: Treat you and your family to a holiday gift everyone can enjoy—a vacation. Eileen Ogintz reveals how to save on travel this holiday season.Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.
• Establish a Permanent Toiletries Bag for Easy and Speedy Packing – Lifehacker’s Jason Fitzpatrick just posted this article:
  

  <img src=”http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/lifehacker/2009/11/2009-11-21_211033.jpg” class=”left image340″ width=”340″ />Last minute packing is a great way to forget something important. Never forget anything in your toiletries bag by establishing a permanent one for easy packing. …

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• Six Simple Tricks for Winter Packing – Smarter Travel has posted some info about cold weather accessories: For many travelers, winter means finding a way to pack bulky clothes, puffy jackets, and all the necessary cold-weather accessories into a bag. Instead of stomping on your luggage, follow these basic tips for hassle-free packing.Head over to www.smartertravel.com to read the whole article.