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Sure, the economy is struggling and most Americans are cutting back on their discretionary spending. But it's not all doom and gloom for travelers in 2009. Even though the travel industry is impacted by the economic downturn, the good news is 2009 is the year of the great travel bargain. Your dream vacation may cost a lot less this year because of discounts, extras and upgrades. And some of the most popular travel destinations are seeing smaller crowds, Read the rest of this entry »

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With the weather growing steadily colder and the snow banks piling up, many Northlanders may be dreaming of a tropical vacation.
However worries about the state of the economy have would be travelers a little nervous.
But according to Divine Destinations owner Jennifer Maki now is the time to book that dream getaway.
"Cruises, if you like to get out and try out your sea legs, they have cruises as low as 49 dollars a person a night, that's an Read the rest of this entry »

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Academy Award Nominated Actress Angela Bassett Joins Walt Disney World Moms
Panel with her Disney Vacation Tips

Actress Helps Debut 16 New Parents for the 2009 Walt Disney World Moms Panel

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Jan. 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrating an exceptional
opening year, Disney Parks has launched its second consecutive Walt Disney
World Moms Panel, www.disneyworldmoms.com. Academy Award nominated actress
Angela Bassett, star of television's Read the rest of this entry »

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The bear market is putting the squeeze on the travel industry and travelers are reaping the benefits. As customers cut down their vacation budgets, airlines, hotels, and cruise lines are extending incredible deals to try and entice them back into traveling.
To help you find the best bargains, we personally surfed the torrent of travel sites flooding the Web and chose our favorites.
For airfare, lodging and car rentals, we identify which links Read the rest of this entry »

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Smart Destinations Inc. today announced Robert Hohman has joined its Board of Directors to help guide the company through its next phase of growth. As a former president of Hotwire.com and part of the founding team at Expedia Inc., Hohman brings a tremendous depth of knowledge and experience in travel, the Internet, and technology to the Smart Destinations Board.
Boston, MA (
) January 5, 2009 -- Smart Destinations Inc. today announced Robert Read the rest of this entry »

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Travel Leaders (formerly Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates) unveiled the 2009 results of their authoritative annual Travel Trends Survey.
The U.S. recession is playing a significant factor in various trends, and while Travel Leaders experts have indicated a slide in comparable year-over-year bookings, over 80% are either optimistic or neutral about the year ahead. Conducted November 20-December 15, 2008, the 2009 Travel Trends Survey includes responses Read the rest of this entry »

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Lonely Planet's "Best in Travel 2009" started it with "850 trends, destinations, journeys and experiences for the year ahead."
The fantasy travel flame has been fanned for foreign-travel wannabes who have been watching the dollar gain strength against the euro, and domestic dreamers who are encouraged by falling gas prices and deals, deals everywhere.
As 2009 opens, and we have a whole year to make a dream or two come true, here's a look at top Read the rest of this entry »

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If you
are footloose and fancy free, 2009 could well be your year. The last couple of
months have not been very good for the tourism industry globally and there are
many great deals that are waiting for you to grab. Here are some of the best
deals and best destinations.
Italy is hot and Florence is the hottest
for art lovers. Here you can plan wonderful weekends in the country or even just
day trips. Excursions around Florence include Lucca, Read the rest of this entry »

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"Gold Rush Memories" provides two ways to tour The Last Frontier, a three-night cruise through the scenic Inside Passage from Vancouver to Skagway, British Columbia, and an eight-night U-drive road trip in a comfortable motor home.
Making use of RV campsites reserved along the way, the adventurous driving itinerary leads from Skagway to Whitehorse, Fairbanks, and finally Anchorage, with two nights set aside to take in Denali National Park.
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-- Guests who book by Jan. 31 a SuperClubs room in Jamaica and in the Bahamas can score rates starting at
$86 in Jamaica and $139 in the Bahamas. Guests may also enjoy a fifth night free in Jamaica and a fourth night free in the Bahamas when booking by Jan. 31. The offer is good for travel between Jan. 2 and Aug. 31. Visit www.superclubs.com.
Mountains of Mexico is offering a discount to groups of six or more. The program includes meals, activities, Read the rest of this entry »

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