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How to Travel for Cheap as Air Courier - Associated Content

Go anywhere you like, in fact. Courier companies worldwide are desperate for people like you to help them maintain their reputation for speedy, reliable delivery of products and packages to all corners of the ...

Letters: Traveler safety in Europe - Los Angeles Times

Thank you for the security reminders, which apply to anyone, not just solos ["Safety Tips for Traveling Alone" by Terry Gardner, Aug. 1]. My wife and I are experienced travelers in our 60s who have been to ...

Book romantic vacation with ‘European Men’ - Boston Herald

K atherine Chloe Cahoon, 24, is the author of “The Single Girl’s Guide to Meeting European Men,” scheduled for October release (Greenleaf Book Group Press, $14.95). She divides her time between Los ...

On Course: Travel Q & A - Minneapolis Star Tribune

Q I am a new mom and am taking my 3-month-old on her first flight to Denver, where my parents live. If my daughter cries the whole time, I know I'll annoy nearby passengers. What can I do? A You've probably ...

Michelle Obama's European vacation sparks controversy - Syracuse Post-Standard

View full size Manu Mielniezuk / AP Spain's King Juan Carlos welcomes U.S. first lady Michelle Obama and daughter Sasha, in Palma de Mallorca, Spain, on Sunday. First lady Michelle Obama is taking some heat ...

Americans Afraid to Take Full Vacations - ABC News

These days Americans are taking shorter trips -- mostly extended weekends -- and leaving a large chunk of their paid vacation days unused. Americans already have fewer paid vacation days than their European ...

TUI Travel Says Its Profit Will Come In at the Lower End of Expectations - Bloomberg

TUI Travel Plc , Europe’s largest travel operator, forecast full-year earnings will be held back by adverse currency moves and less profitable business in Germany and the U.K. Disruption caused by the ...

New Le Boat 1500 Series Fleet of Self-Drive Cruisers Revolutionizes Boating Vacations - msnbc.com

Le Boat, part of TUI Marine, the marine division of the Specialist & Activity Sector of TUI Travel Plc, introduces the new Le Boat 1500 Series -- a luxury fleet of eco-friendly self-drive motor leisure cruisers exclusive ...

TUI Travel Sees Profit at Lower End of Expectations - BusinessWeek

(Updates with Germany, U.K. business in first paragraph.) Aug. 10 (Bloomberg) -- TUI Travel Plc, Europe’s largest travel operator, forecast full-year earnings will be held back by adverse currency moves and ...

First Lady’s Spain Vacation Draws Criticism - New York Times

WASHINGTON — There is nothing like a little Mediterranean beach vacation to unwind. Unless you happen to travel with dozens of Secret Service agents, trailed by photographers and dogged by controversy ...

Open Question: what should I do with my life!?

Ok, well hi, first off, I'm only 15 years old. I LOVE LEARNING STUFF IN SCHOOL! Im good at most subjects, and I'm really into art and photography. Im learning how to paint and sketch and stuff like that, and im good at it! I live in louisiana and im miserable here. I don't want to go on vacation for a week I just want to travel the entire world! And take pictures and paint pictures of it. My heart has always been in Europe. I want to go to Italy, France, London, Paris, and Ireland.. I love my friends - family, but not the united states. Im also absolutely fascinated by History. Like greek mythology and ancient rome. I LOVE history and art. Im making a dream journal, i know it sounds silly but what can I say? I really really really HAVE to go to these places. I love them all. What should I major in, in College???!! Im going to need some money! I've been saving up since I was like...10 though, so I have a couple hundred. I don't have a job yet, but as soon as Im 16 i'm getting one. I know what I want to do with my life, and I wont take no for an answer. I want to travel and be free! and im also kinda addicted to my Xbox 360.. :) SO, what should i do for college?! (im a sophomore this year) but I like to plan ahead. :) more

Open Question: Can two people check in 4 luggage when flying internationally?

My dad and I are flying back to Europe from the states. We originally only had one checked-in luggage each but after the vacation and all the shopping they are over weight, so instead of paying the weight fees I was wondering if we could just get two more suitcases to check in too. I found this: Most flights originating from the US have a 'two piece' limit for luggage - you can check two bags, and you pay extra per bag. This applies whether the flight is domestic within the US or international. But does that mean two checked bags for each person or for each group of people traveling together? I know this might be a stupid question but I just really do not want to pay any extra money. Thanks! P.S. im sorry if my english is not perfect. more

Voting Question: How can I go to Moscow?

I am in my summer vacation in Europe and want to travel to Moscow. They request visa. Can I get a visa from the closest consulate, here in Europe? more

Voting Question: Do Canadians vacation often outside of Canada?

Or not, because it's too expensive. I know that a low percentage of Americans have passports, is it the same with Canadians because of the geographical distance from other countries? How many Canadian young people travel frequently to Europe, for example? Or do they usually just vacation in Canada? more

Resolved Question: Last minute travel deals?

What is the best website for last minute travel deals? I want to get a good last minute deal for a Christmas vacation. I was thinking western europe, hawaii or new zealand. more

Resolved Question: Is Michelle Obama really paying for the flight to Spain, all $147,000 worth or are you?

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20012789-503544.html Do you think we will see the receipt CBS News is reporting that the White House is IMPLYING that BO's are paying for her trip to Spain. I guess they are paying for 30 to 60 rooms a night to at a hotel that charges up to $2,500 a night for rooms. http://www.nydailynews.com/opinions/2010/08/04/2010-08-04_material_girl_michelle_obama_is_a_modernday_marie_antoinette_on_a_glitzy_spanish.html Or are we the American tax payer paying and getting hosed but once again by BO and his bobus but wife. And Obamanites please spare me the crap about Pres Bush's vacation, where did he go all the time wasn't it some ranch he owned in Texas or comments about conservatives never complaining about Laura Bush's travel. I frankly do not recall her trips to Europe with her family friends in Air Forces Two. more

Resolved Question: What are the best countries to travel in Europe during the Summer Vacation?

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Resolved Question: am in default with payments since I left the country, now that I am coming back, will I be arrested?

I am a Canadian citizen. I left Canada 5 years ago to go back to Europe, where I am also a citizen. I left behind an unpaid student loan and a few unpaid utility bills. I owe about 7 grand in total as far as I know....and I know that they are being collected by collection agencies. I am visiting Canada for vacation soon and I want to know whether it is risky for me to enter the country. The question, I guess, is will they stop me right at the border, can they check me for such things? Can they arrest me? One of the reasons I am travelling back to Vancouver is to settle this situation and pay off these debts, now that I no longer have money problems. more

Resolved Question: Traveling to Italy for the first time?

In less than a week I will be going on vacation to Italy. I've never been to Italy, or any part of Europe before. I was wondering if you guys could give me some tips for what to expect, things to bring, and things I should try while I'm there. I'm going to Rome, Florence, Venice, and Sorento. i already have tickets for the Vatican, Uffizzi, and the Academia, and am planning on visiting pompeii more

Resolved Question: My friends and I would like to visit Scandinavia next summer - which country should we choose?

We're all rather fascinated by Northern Europe and we'd like to explore it during next year's summer vacation. Since we're on a student budget, we can't afford much so we'll have to limit our travels to one Scandinavian country. We know that Scandinavia isn't exactly the cheapest part of the world but we're willing to live off crackers and water if need be and we most certainly don't need to stay in a hotel, we'll hostel our way around. ;D Now, which Scandinavian country would be most interesting/cheapest? We're all interested in history and archaeology and we're not that outgoing so towns with a wild nightlife aren't a must. more

Resolved Question: Boyfriend doesn't like traveling with me....or am I crazy?

We've been together for about 6 years. After 4 years, I got into a car accident and am now a paraplegic. I have all these new-found insecurities that make me feel like a burden on him and anyone else. A lot of my friends travel and I always hear of their adventures abroad. I can't help but cry on the inside that I can't just fly away on a whim and backpack through Europe without intricate planning and the use of a wheelchair and other medical equipment. I've approached my boyfriend about traveling, but he says he's not really the traveling type and likes to stay home. I sometimes think that maybe it's because I'm such a hassle to travel with. He says it's not because of me. The first trip we went on together after being injured was on a 7 day cruise to the Bahamas with a few friends. That trip alone, took me a few years of nagging before he finally agreed to go. He went to Vegas with the guys a few months ago and he had no problems deciding to go. It was just so easy for him to decide. Whenever I ask, he says, he has to check for vacation days, see if he has the funds etc...(which is sad cause in Vegas he spent 2 grand..which is way more than when we went on our cruise.) Just recently, he told me his family is going back home to visit for a month (Spain). He'll go with his family on a trip, but has never had the same willingness to go for a short vacation with me. Plus, his family gets him so angry, when we fight, it looks like child's play. I don't know what to think, am I just frustrated over nothing? I feel that I'm making him do chores by asking and pleading with him to travel with me. It makes me sad thinking that one day in the future, he'll just become more reluctant. What do I do? I feel guilty that I imagine being with someone else that wants to explore the world with me. more

Resolved Question: Europe Travel help.... Paris, Spain, Portugal specifically?

I am going on a trip to spain in august for vacation. I am also planning to go to another country since they are pretty small or you can travel easily to. I am thinking Portugal or France. I don't know which one. With my Prior knowledge i find France more interesting. If i decide to go to France i will go to Paris or Monaco/Nice Cote d azur. Im thirteen years old so i don't know much about traveling (il be with my parent of course). So i want to know what city doesn't have to many things for adults that i cant go to. I also need help finding out what transportation to take. I was comparing bus, train, and plane prices and i figured out the plane and train were the most expensive. Im not positive about this though, so my question for this part is....What is the best way to travel to Paris from Spain, Possibly MAdrid or Barcelona. more

Resolved Question: Vacation in Europe on september for 8 days?

I have 8 days of vacation in Europe, I am from Costa Rica and i will travel alone, which are the best, cool and nices places to spend my hollidays in Europe??? (summer time in september). I am planning to spend 4 days in one place and another 4 days in oter places, my butget is medium. Thanks in advance more

Resolved Question: How much would a vacation in Europe cost?

My brother and I want to go to Europe next summer for a few weeks. I would like to know on avg. how much it would cost: plane tickets, lodging, food, shopping, etc. We would probably be traveling to different parts in Europe also. So about how much would it cost?? more

Resolved Question: family vacation annoyances?

ok so i'm sure there are many people out there who feel the same way, at least other 17 yr old girls. ( or guys, w/e :P) so every year we take a family vacation either to brasil ( my mom's from there) or europe ( my dad is french) or something nice like that, it's always fun, for the most part ( my dad is a giant pain in the ass ) and yeah we come back with great memories and photos blabla.. the thing that bothers me( for lack of a better word) is the fact that i'm the kindof person who really enjoys living life and just meeting people, socialising, having a good time taking in the city, night life and all that. but with family, especially when you're 17 and naive you really can't get away from family. it's like you see a bunch of young people that you want to mingle with but you can't exactly ditch mom and dad to go hang out with people your age... i have a 20 year old sister but we're pretty different, i'm more outgoing and like that.. just wanted to vent my frustration is all!! anyone with similar feelings, please share!! oh and one more thing, do you guys think it's too young at 18 to start traveling alone or with friends or something like, non family vacation style?? i know 18 you're an adult, but i'm really close with my mom and i'm not the type to just up and leave like that just to be "independent" or whatever, i just really wanna travel and be able to escape the family touring and all that! thanks fro anyone who replies! sorry it's sortof long :Pyea yeah exactttllyy. like i see all these young people and it's likee ugh im stuck taking photos with the fam!! i mean i love it at the same time, it's fun and alll.. but like it's hard to not want to go mingle wit the youngsters!! i mean i dont want to sound obnoxious or like snobby but i'm an attractive girl and like guys check me out and like blow me kisses it's sortof awk with the familly right there like it becomes laughable because like i said we're pretty close but still it'd be nice to act on the flirting instead of just passing by motionless!! more

Resolved Question: Why do Americans think they can compete with the rest of the world academically in this condition?

Okay I know I sound kind of rude saying this but think about it. In Germany and other countries if you want to play sports you play for private leagues in high school, in European schools, you go to school for one reason, that is to study and study and study and LEARN. Apparently this isn't the case in the US, schools spend MILLIONS on football stadiums and basketball courts, athletes are worshiped and those who want to actually do something with their life and get good grades are called nerds, geeks and everything. In my travels to Europe, I observed that students that made good grades were well respected by their classmates, not the case in the US. If you wanted to play sports, you played outside of school while in the US, well schools just make sure that athletes get everything they can to play. Teachers will pass a failing athlete just so he can play in the next basketball game. In that condition, just why do Americans think they can compete with the rest of the world academically? Eliminating summer vacation and putting more hours in school won't help the situation. more

Resolved Question: What are good vacation destinations in August ?

First we wanted europe but now we decided that we want to go somewhere that is not Europe but we want to have a good weather and not that it rains for example the Caribbean, our travel agent said it can rain during august. So where can we go where there is beach, culture, good weather and where it is not boring ? Thanks... more

Resolved Question: Guys I need your help !!!!?

So I started dating this guy a couple of days before I left for summer vacation and now he is in the states and I am travelling in Europe. 2 months passed and we were talking everyday and skype and everything. From about 2 or 3 weeks now we hardly ever talk and he hardly ever sends me anything. He was supposed to move to my city in the states but yesterday he told me he isnt moving anymore because his mom like it where they are and also he wrote that being in a long distance relationship is harder than he thought.Also I am scared and don't know how to ask him anything. I am going back to the states in 10 days What should I do? What should I ask him? more

Voting Question: How not to seem like I'm bragging about vacations and trips?

I love to travel and it's always been my dream to travel the world. I'm one of those people who would literally go anywhere that didn't have a warning from the U.S. State Department. Well, I haven't been able to travel overseas until last year, on a trip to the UK and France w/ my husband. This year, we're going to Italy. We want to go now before we have kids. None of our family or friends has ever been anywhere outside the U.S. besides Canada or Mexico, so it probably seems a little unusual or extravagent that we went to Europe last year and are going again this year. I'm very excited about our trip, but every time I talk about it I feel like I'm bragging, or I'm worried that it sounds like I'm bragging. Any tips on how not to sound like I'm trying to show off? Thanks. more

Resolved Question: On April 21st I purchased two airline tickets through travel agency to vacation in Europe. Traveling dates wer?

On April 21st I purchased two airline tickets through travel agency to vacation in Europe. Traveling dates were: departure on July 18th and return on August 18th. On the same day I paid tickets $2,134.88. They sent me trip itinerary. Few days before trip I went to the airport to check tickets. Boarding desk officer told me mthat my connecting flights are on waiting list. I called agency and they said everything is confirmed. I came to the airport on the 18th(today) to travel and boarding desk mofficer told me that my tickets are refunded and all reservations cancelled and I cannot travel. I called agency nand they told me mthat I supposed to travel yestarday on 17th. I told them that is not true. They said thjere was always departure on 17th. I have all itineraries. What I shuold do if they do not rebookm my tickets? Can I take legal action? more

Resolved Question: What is the BEST Mom and Pop Pub in Dublin?

My wife and I, along with my 6 month old baby boy (he'll be over a year old by the time of our trip) are visiting Dublin before we head to London on a mini tour of Europe. I want to cram as much into our stay as possible, but I want quality more than quantity. I'm searching for pubs and see that most are large scale tourist traps. I'm all for people making a buck on toruists, I'm in the vacation rental business in NYC, but I want a serious experiance. I want a pub locals go to. I want local food and local flavor. Any suggestions? I want NO fellow tourists or very few. Also, if you guys have anymore tips, or want a REAL New york Experiance in one of my apartments, hit me up on TROMPOS@aol.com I rent vacation apartments in real New york neighborhoods with local mom and pops all around. I give my tourists what i seek when i travel abroad. more

Resolved Question: Does anyone know of any good travel agencies in Las Vegas that specializes in Paris, Europe vacation?

Im planning on visiting Paris with my 5 year old in August. I want to take him to Disneyland but I would also love to visit other cities in Europe since we will be there for 13 days. Any suggestions? I'm looking for a travel agency so they can help me with the transition. more

Resolved Question: Which language to take: Spanish or German?

I took two years of Spanish in middle school (three actually, if you count one in elementary school in a different district) that counts as one year of high school Spanish. So I'm set to go into Spanish II for this coming year, my freshman year. Except I don't really know what to do. My school offers Spanish, German, French, and Mandarin Chinese. I'm not interested in Mandarin at all and while I love the way French sounds and would love to be able to understand it, I just don't have the drive to learn it. I'm currently self-teaching Russian to myself at home, so I'm not so sure it's such a great idea to double-up on languages and take Spanish II, German I, and the equivalent of Russian I (if that even exists somewhere) at HOME. So, I'm trying to figure out my priorities language-wise. I'm keeping the Russian; I've wanted to learn it all my life and I'm on a roll now so I'm not going to drop that. So it's between Spanish and Russian. Yeah, I've used up two years on it, for the equivalent of Spanish I. But this would also be a good point to quit if I were going to do so. Yeah, Spanish is "spoken in more countries than German" but unless I'm getting a low-paying job here in the U.S. or attempting to read the signs in stores these days, I don't really, like, NEED it. I'm a 3rd-gen German immigrant (aka my great-grandparents immigrated here) but they came right before WWII, and so obviously it wasn't the best idea to be touting your German-ness about then and it died out; none of my living family members know German. (My grandma knew it, but she died long before I was born, of cancer.) But if you want to be a professor, or go into medicine, or anything like that, German is the language of choice, as well as if I travel to/work in/live in Europe, anywhere. I'd take both if I could - my ultimate goal is to be a polyglot - but I'm trying to prioritize. In THIS MOMENT, what's best? And I don't mind "starting over" with German - I actually took a trimester's-worth in middle school, and would have taken that instead of Spanish from the start, but they stopped offering it - since I only had the year's-worth of Spanish. Ultimately, I'm not interested in vacationing in Mexico or traveling to Central or South America, and if so it'd be short and I could probably get by well enough on what I know now and some crude sign language, if necessary. On the other hand, I expect to be traveling to Europe at LEAST a few times in my adult life, if not moving there. So, I'm thinking German, but wanted to hear opinions...? And don't try playing the minority card or the "German is only spoken in Germany and Austria" thing. And actually, Austrians have their own differentiation of German..between Spanish and German* more

Resolved Question: how much money should I take for 2 week vacation in Europe?

im going to be traveling to Madrid, Barcelona, Paris, Rome, Florence and possibly Venice..I dont want the expensive vacation, im going more for a backpacker budget. im going to be spending most nights in hostels and with some friends in some cities not all. So I was just wondering a rough estimate in US dollars of how much to take with me to spend and be ok. we are going late August. more

Resolved Question: Why do conservatives want to punish Polanski even more than he's already been tortured?

The man has not been allowed to return to Los Angeles to make movies, he has to limit himself to making movies in France instead. He cannot come to America and visit his friends, they have to fly thousands of miles to visit him. He can only own property in France, not England (because of extradition) or America. His right of travel has been effectively taken from him. If he were to go on vacation in say Thailand or the Philippines he would face extradition to America. The man has suffered enough already ---he is forced to live in Paris and not Los Angeles which is the film-making capital of the world; his friends are thousands of miles away and have to undergo costly and lengthy flights just to see him; if his children decide to study film at USC, UCLA or NYU, he can't visit them there; he will never see Hollywood or Venice Beach or give a lecture at UCLA ever again in his lifetime. He can only own property in Europe. The man has had his right to Los Angeles taken away from him by a mob of philistines, the same hypocrites who wouldn't dare arrest Mel Gibson despite the hateful things he has said against Jews, Blacks and women. The life that Roman Polanski has had to lead for the past 33 years is a tragedy, it has been a life of deprivation and persecution, the man could not come to Los Angeles to get his oscar, he can't use LA or New York as a locale for his films, he can't live next door to friends like Jack Nicholson or Harrison Ford, so why do you narrow minded people want to torture him even more? more

Resolved Question: Must see places on Euro vacation?

My fiance and I are leaving in a few weeks to travel Europe for 3 weeks and are wondering what the must see places are where we are going. We will be starting in Copenhagen, Denmark and then most likely hitting Dublin, Barcelona, Paris, and London. Neither of us have been to any of these places before. Thanks for any advice! more

Resolved Question: Rome VS. Florence Study Abroad - 10 pts?

I have been clogging the Italy forum for weeks now and for that, I sincerely apologize. I am very torn between studying abroad in Rome and Florence, Italy. I have two huge concerns: 1) Cost - both programs are approximately $15,000 ... i have about $6,000 in financial aid. Banks allow you to take out an educational loan for the amount up to the total cost of the program. So my thought process is 15k - 6k= 9k (so the program will really only be costing me 9k because of financial aid) but, i can continue to borrow 15k so I have 5/6k for living expenses, meals etc. - I need to know which city is more expensive in terms of living expenses! Since this is not a vacation (I will be living there for approximately 5 months) I don't think I will feel the need to splurge on one huge night out because I will have opportunities to go out all of the time. But I do need to know which city has more expensive food, night life, attractions, etc. 2) Travel opportunities - This means so much to me I would almost set this above cost. I was thinking of purchasing the Eurail Global Pass (the 3 month one) and traveling throughout Europe on the weekends. Now, most destinations I would want to reach (Ireland, Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona) are about a day's worth of travel away from Rome and Florence. So I was wondering if I could get any opinions on the Eurail pass vs. cheap airlines like Ryan Air and Easyjet Overall ... which city will allow me to have a better experience based on these two factors? ps- is the 3 month eurail pass worth if for me living there for 4/5 months (i will probably only be able to travel on weekends) more

Resolved Question: What's the name of this film?

Hi guys, Im wondering if someone has any idea what the name of this film is, it is about an american family there slightly dysfunctional , they travel to Europe on there vacation were they go to Paris and Germany were they plan to meet there long lost relatives but end up at some old random german couples home without them knowing that it ain't actually there relatives. Its a very comical film , from what i can remember the daughter is slightly overweight and she is always talking about how much she misses her boyfriend Jack back in America, the Dad is a bit of a dorky guy who seems to play the central character. So if any one has an idea of what the name of the movie is please tell Thanks guys more

Resolved Question: Rome versus Florence, study abroad (cost, travel opportunities), please help! 10 pts!?

Resolved Question: will i ever travel? :(?

I realized that what I want the most in this world is to see it and experience it first hand . . . i want to travel!! really really badly!! europe is the place that i have always wanted o travel to! i have a big family and it is extremely costly for us to go overseas, so i don't think it will ever happen :( most of my friends have been to europe already and always rub it in how fun it was! my cousins are 2,4,6, and 8 yrs old and they are travelling all over europe for 2 months for the second time already! i ask my parents if we will ever go on a nice vacation like that and they say its too expensive, that i will go when i am an adult and pay for it myself. but if my parents cant afford it, how will i ever! is it that expensive? more

Resolved Question: Will I ever travel? :(?

I realized that what I want the most in this world is to see it and experience it first hand . . . i want to travel!! really really badly!! europe is the place that i have always wanted o travel to! i have a big family and it is extremely costly for us to go overseas, so i don't think it will ever happen :( most of my friends have been to europe already and always rub it in how fun it was! my cousins are 2,4,6, and 8 yrs old and they are travelling all over europe for 2 months for the second time already! i ask my parents if we will ever go on a nice vacation like that and they its too expensive, that i will go when i am an adult and pay for it myself. but if my parents cant afford it, how will i ever! is it that expensive? more

Resolved Question: Are the Women Topless on European Beaches?

We are considering a vacation to Europe, if we can get some bargains. I am not quite sure where, it will depend on the prices. I have been told by friends that the women all go topless on the beaches. I have also been told that there is a lot of nudity on the beaches, that people change into their swimming clothes right on the beach, and that there is sometimes sex on the beaches. I looked at some travel books, and found words like “surprising to Americans” and “a different dress code”, but no real info. I have two teenage daughters and a teenage son. My family is kind of relaxed about clothes. My daughters take showers when my son is in the bathroom, and visa-versa. We change clothes together in hotel rooms. My son has seen me and my daughters naked many times, and my daughters have seen my son and husband naked many times. So I don’t think seeing a topless woman on the beach is a problem. I am concerned about nudity. It’s one thing in the family, but different with strangers. Also, if all the women are topless, are my daughters going to feel pressure to expose their breasts. Does anyone have any real experience so they can tell me what European beaches are really like. Thanks. more

Resolved Question: What is the lowest currency in Europe ? please help me !?

please read this before you answer. I live in Scandinavia and I'm planning to go on a vacation this summer, but I can't find any cheap trip with hotel in my country, only flights. So I'm going to book a flight to the country with the lowest currency and book a hotel with all inclusive and flight there to the medditerrian sea preferably Mallorca. if you know any Travel Agencies from the country with the lowest currency then tell me. It would help very much thank you :) more

Resolved Question: Is it cheaper for Europeans to travel than it is for Americans?

I have friends in the United Kingdom and France, and they're ALWAYS traveling! They're not rich either. I think they would be in the lower-middle class ranking. My friends in England just came back from a Spanish resort in Spain, and they're planning on going to Turkey and even Greece within the next 2 months! My friends in France just went to Australia for a WHOLE MONTH. They also fly to places in Asia in the summertime for vacation and everything. So, are flying prices in Europe a lot cheaper than they are in America? I remember one of my English friends saying that you can get round-trip tickets to Italy for under £50! Does it have to do with the Euro and Pound currency since they're worth more? Do airlines and resorts offer lower prices to Europeans for some reason? It's so expensive to travel here in America, especially on a plane. My family hasn't been on vacation in years even though we're upper-middle class!Donald Duck - Do you know WHY it's cheap? Also, why would it cost 10 Euro to go from London to Rome when the United Kingdom uses the Pound for currency and not the Euro? o.O Why are you from? more

Resolved Question: Europe vacation: Would you rather fly into Brussels and stay there for 2 days or Frankfurt for 2 day?

My wife and I will be traveling to Europe from the US at the end of September. I have two options: fly into Brussels or Frankfurt. I have 2 nights to spend in one of these cities before traveling on to Paris. My original plan was to spend a day in Brussels and then make a day trip to Bruges but I have the option to save some money if I fly into Frankfurt and I will be able to stay at a very nice hotel for little money due to some connections of mine. But I am wondering if Frankfurt has as much to offer as Brussels and Bruges and if it's worth it. If you suggest Frankfurt, tell me why and what we should see there and in the surrounding area for a day trip.I also have Amsterdam as a 3rd option for 2 nights. more

Resolved Question: Cruise line blues help help help.?

I'm ATTEMPTING to plan a vacation to Europe (Italy, to be exact). I'm terrified of flying, so I intended on taking a cruise. But, I'm having some difficulty finding a cruise with a departure port near where I live. I live in Tennessee, but I'm willing to travel to pretty much any departure port on the east coast, as long as I can get to Italy & back! :D Help? This is also my first time on a cruise, so any additional info/tips would be appreciated. :] more

Voting Question: Do you think I can file a lawsuit?! Any lawyers or law-majors?!?! Help i need answers!!!?

Okay so recently I took at trip to Europe and my travel agency totally effed me over. here's what happened, please be honest and tell me if i can claim my money back or something... We had bought our tickets from our travel agents 6 months in advanced, because they had a policy about purchasing tickets early (my family was opposed to this, but went with it because it was mandatory), they told us then to print out the tickets, so we did. Six months later on the day of the flight, which was at 11:15am, we left the house at around 8:13am. when we got to the airport parking garage it was 8:55am, then when we finally got our luggage and arrived inside the airport it was around 9:19am ( i know this because i wrote it down in my travel journal). When we were about to check-in the personal kiosk, the machine denied our ticket. We were all baffled and asked an airline agent to help up (we were flying on Delta). Surely later they found the problem, the machine was not checking us in because our flight was leaving in an hour (10:15am). this change had been made precisely one-month ago. Our agency had NOT informed us. The people at Delta tried to find another flight, but could not book us because they didn't have the capabilities to re-reserve the tickets. When they had told us this we all panic and called our travel agency to find that they agent we had booked with was on vacation and refused to accept calls. we then decided to take a rapid drive to our agency nearly 6 miles from the airport. At our expense, the agency made us pay for new tickets (they paid half and we paid half) to Laguardia airport (NY)[ we had a connection flight]. They problem was that we had to get to JFK airport from Laguardia in 1 hours time. This unnecessary detour had cost us $120. After I had gotten home from my vacation (tuesday), i called my travel agency and they said that I should have gotten to the airport 2-hours before time, and they said that Delta was delaying us because the flight was overbooked. Any suggestions on what I should do?!? Any suggested is appreciated. thanks!! (this happened exactly 2 weeks ago) more

Voting Question: Going on vacation, should I change my birth control schedule?

I'm going to be in Europe for a couple weeks, and there's a 6 hr time difference. At home, I take my BC every morning at 10:30am with a multivitamin because it's easy to remember and I like taking both at once right before breakfast. Last time I traveled, I tried to take my BC at 4:30pm so that it continued being every 24 hours but I kept forgetting to take it because it's the middle of the day. If I switch to taking it at 10:30am GMT (6 hrs earlier than usual), how less effective will the pills be and for how long? it'll be halfway through my second week of pills. more

Resolved Question: where should i visit?

Planning to go on vacation during my next winter break from school, looking to backpack a bit through some new places for me. I have a decen size budget of around 4000, including travel. Yes, I'm looking to do the hostel thing, and I'm going with my girlfriend, who has a similar budget. We've been planning to do europe, start in italy, be in rome for the befana, then make our way through france, into spain. We leave from new york and plan to be gone for 21~25 days. But recently, I've been more drawn to visiting somewhere in asia, perhaps, tokyo or seoul, or maybe bangkok or hongkong. After working and going to school nonstop, wed like to take a trip that would be a once in a lifetime experience, or at least something wed get a lot from. Which should we do? Which do u reccommend and why? Thanks :) more

Resolved Question: Does anybody know of songs that fit my situation?! (in description)?

so me and this guy really like eachother, but the thing is we kinda started liking eachother during the last few weeks of school.we both decided wed wait for a realationship till school started up again if we still liked eachother, due to the vacations. like hes in europe most of the summer and im constantly traveling. i am pretty much crazy over him and hes all that i think about.. =[ so does anybody know any goood pretty recent songs that fit that? like about wanting someone whos far away, or missing them or just are crazy over! your accistance would be great =] more

Resolved Question: Travel agent?? Where to find?

I want to plan a vacation to Europe. Where can I find a REAL travel agent? Do they still exist or is everything do-it-yourself on the Internet? I need experienced, knowledgeable assistance with my planning. more

Resolved Question: Is 500 GEL/US$300 average salary in Georgia, East Europe?

I applied to volunteer as an English teacher under the "Teach & Learn With Georgia" programme by the government. The benefits for volunteers are as follows: * Housing/living accommodations (Volunteer teachers will live with families free of charge); * Medical insurance; * Travel expenditures (round trip tickets, work related trips); * Round trip ticket for one vacation per year; * 500 Georgian Lari per month (approximately $300); * Safe environment. They've responded positively to my application, but I'd like to know if its possible to survive in Georgia with US$300 per month without digging into my own savings. When I wrote to them, they told me 500 GEL is average salary in Georgia, and will be quite comfortable with the housing and food (with the host family, but not at school) covered. Is this true? Would really like a more neutral opinion on this. Georgia looks beauuutifullll, and I'm very keen to go there. I'm not looking for a lot of money, just something that can cover basic expenses. Extra money for some fun/shopping is a bonus, but not essential. Appreciate any kind of advice about this or anything about teaching in Georgia! Thank you! Thank you! <3 more

Resolved Question: I'd like to lose 40 pounds in approx. 70 days?

I'm 13, 156.1 pounds and about 5'5". I will be traveling to Europe for a month but since it's summer vacation it's my best time to have a transformation! I'm not so good at limiting my food intake or exercizing a lot, but I will be touring A LOT. I'm mostly worried about all the fattening European food! I don't really want to hear that I shouldn't have to lose weight but I know I'm a little overweight and I want to look good freshman year!!Oohhhhh right I forgot!! How can I achieve this?? Any pointers?? more

Resolved Question: Where is the best place to go for vacation in europe?

I would like to spend my summer vacation in europe, i want to go to the beach, it should be a nice place easy to meet cool peaple, nice weather. I want to be there for 9 days, i hope to visit one or two countrys, i like to go out @ night to party ans make a lot of friends. I will travel alone. I am 28 years old. Thanks for the replay in advance and if somebody wants to join me, will be welcome.I will go from july 15 to july 23. Thanx a lot more

Resolved Question: Traveling alone for summer vacation?

HI, i have the oportunity to go to europe, it can be spain, holland, italy or greece, but i never had traveled alone and i dont feel so good with that, maybe i am afraid beacuse i dont know nobody there, i dont know what is the best place for summer vacation, and where is easy to meet nice people, i am 28 year old. I am from Costa Rica. Any suggestion? more

Resolved Question: What should I do if my cash and ATM/credit cards get lost/stolen on vacation?

Hi everyone... I'm in the US and traveling to Europe in the winter. It just occurred to me that if my cash & ATM/credit cards get lost/stolen, what do I do? We are planning on taking some cash, 1 ATM card, and a Visa credit card. That feels sufficient, but in case we have a stoke of bad luck, I'm kind of in the dark about our next step. Any help? Thanks! more

Resolved Question: i got the below mail of Hotel and the address is true of it is just a fajke pls help me out?

kindly help me out errace, London, UK Contact us+44 703 181 59 79 from Monday 7.am to Friday 6.pm London Time. www.brunelhotellondon.co.uk BRUNEL GROUP UK SUBJECT: Job Vacancy TITLE: PRODUCTION SHARING EMPLOYMENT OFFER JOB ID: PSC/JV/ESOC 01145-08 Brunel Hotel London has immediate employment opportunities. Brunel Hotel intends to invite experienced individuals/expatriates or Consultancy firm capable of rendering expertise services in various fields of Engineering, Installation, NDT, Project Management, Nurses,Doctors,Social-Workers, Welding and Fabrication, Plant/Start-Up, Maintenance, Mechanical/Technical/Design Engineering, Experienced Driver, Attendance Registra, Sales Management, Marketing Management, Information Technology, Administrative department staffs and etc. ENTITLEMENT, BENEFITS AND PACKAGES . A very attractive net salary paid in Pound Sterling or Euros equivalent depending on employee home country and currency preference with annual salary review. . Quality single or family housing accommodation in company community. . Free medical/dental care in LONDON for employee and family. . Excellent educational assistance benefits with family status employment. Paid airfares allowing full flexibility with holiday travel. . Personal effects shipment and excess baggage allowances. . Full access to some to some of the finest and social recreational facilities in LONDON. . Life Insurance and Paid vacation. . Official vehicle/Maximum security in work environment and housing community. JOB STATUS: Full-Time and contract SALARY INDICATION: £1500 - £3800 depending upon experience and field of specialization. Interested candidates 8-15 people are to email their resume cv scanned copy of their passport no and details of experience to us (the recruitment manager. Email; www.brunelgroups@yahoo.co.uk ead Office Address 79-81 Gloucester Terrace, London,UK Website> www.brunelhotellondon....co.uk Job Information Hours: GMT: Monday - friday : 20:00-18:00 EMPLOYMENT INFORMATIONS! When you join Brunel Hotels, you become an integral part of one of the most recognized names in luxury hospitality.... And with properties located throughout the U.S., Mexico, Europe and Canada, you can work in a location that fits your lifestyle needs. Right now, you can learn about career opportunities at Brunel Hotels and search through current job openings. If you’re still in school, you can explore future opportunities with Brunel Hotels Tours and Resort in our college. BRUNEL HOTEL LONDON EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THESE ARE AVAILABLE VACCANCIES WITH OUR MONTHLY PAID SALARIES IN GBP- AS THE INTERNATIONAL PAID CURRENCIES TO OUR FOREIGN EMPLOYEES. VACCANCIES MONTHLY PAID SALARIES HOTEL SUPERVISORS £5,200 POUNDS -(Front Office Supervisor ,enviromental Supervisor, housekeeping SupervisorStewarding Supervisor,Night Audit Supervisor ,Steward Supervisor ) SALES MANAGERS £4,200 POUNDS Catering Sales Manager, food & beverage Manager,Restaurant Manager HOTEL SUB-MANAGERS £4,500 POUNDS Credit Manager,Laundry Manager,Guest Services Manager,Front Office Manager,outlet Manager ACCOUNTANTS £4,800 POUNDS Cashier,Financial/Benefit Analyst,Accounting Management Trainee RECEPTIONIST £3,150 POUNDS Receptionist, PBX Telephone Operator,Spa Receptionist, CLERK £ 3,500 POUNDS COOKS/CHEF £3,850 POUNDS BAR ATTENDANT £3,850 POUNDS ASSISTANT RESTAURANT MANAGER--£3,700 POUNDS CLEANERS £3,250 POUNDS SECURITY OFFICERS < day £ 3,450 POUNDS SECURITY OFFICERS < night £3,850 POUNDS DRIVERS £4,650 POUNDS STORE KEEPER £3000 POUNDS LAUNDRY £3,450 POUNDS CAR GUILDS £3,700 POUNDS GATE ATTENDANT £3,750 POUNDS WAITTERS £2,650 POUNDS ROOMS LEADERS £3,600 POUNDS CYBER CAFE ATTENDANT £3,850 POUNDS HAIR SALOON £3,750 POUNDS MAINTAINANCE ENG £4,550 POUNDS ATTENTION : JOB VACCANCY APPLICATION GUEST ROOMS EACH APPLICANT ARE REQUIRED TO SEND THE FOLLOWING DETAILS / DATA TO US FOR JOB EMPLOYMENT ENROLLMENT AS ORDERED BY THE HOTEL MANAGEMEN more

Voting Question: Can someone please tell me which translation is the best or this english paragraph?

Can someone please tell me which french is best from the english phrase below? 1 or 2? Or can u translate the whole english if the french is incorrect. THANK YOUU English: This man in the picture is Henri Johnson. He is looking for a nice place to go on vacation. He wants to go somewhere that is not to hot or too cold. Henri will also bring his wife and two kids with him. Today, he has gone to the travel agency to talk to a travel agent. The travel agent shows him some brochures about trips to Paris, Montreal, and Italy. Henri has only traveled in the United States and not much in Europe. The travel agent convinces him that Paris is a great place to go now. The weather is beautiful there and everything is in season. Henri makes his plans final about going to Paris and books a flight for August. Henri’s family plan to leave on August 2nd and leave from the John F. Kennedy airport at 7:00 in the morning. They plan to leave on August 20th. Henri thanks the travel agent for helping him plan his amazing trip. When Henri and his family decide to go to Paris, they plan to go sightseeing and to try new French food. 1. Cet homme dans l'image est Henri Johnson. Il cherche un lieu agréable pour prendre des vacances. Il veut aller quelque part qui n'est pas à chaud ou trop froid. Henri amènera aussi sa femme et deux gosses avec lui. Aujourd'hui, il est allé à l'agence de voyages pour parler à un agent de voyages. L'agent de voyages lui montre quelques brochures des voyages à Paris, Montréal, et Italie. Henri a voyagé seulement aux Etats-Unis et pas beaucoup en Europe. L'agent de voyages le convainc que Paris est un grand lieu pour aller maintenant. Il fait beau là et tout est dans la saison. Henri fait ses projets finals d'aller à Paris et réserve un vol pour août. Le régime familial de Henri de partir août deuxième et la feuille de l'aéroport de Kennedy de F. de John à 7:00 dans la matinée. Ils ont l'intention de partir août vingtième. Henri remercie l'agent de voyages pour aider lui planifie son voyage stupéfiant. Quand Henri et sa famille décide d'aller à Paris, ils ont l'intention de faire du tourisme et essayer de nouvelle nourriture française. 2. Cet homme dans la photo est Henri Johnson. Il est à la recherche d'un endroit agréable pour aller en vacances. Il veut aller quelque part qui n'est pas à chaud ou trop froid. Henri apportera également sa femme et ses deux enfants avec lui. Aujourd'hui, il est allé à l'agence de Voyage pour parler à un agent de Voyage. L'agent Voyage lui montre quelques brochures sur les voyages à Paris, Montréal, et l'Italie. Henri n'a voyagé aux États-Unis et pas beaucoup en Europe. L'agent le convainc que Voyage Paris est un endroit idéal pour y aller maintenant. Le temps est beau là-bas et tout est dans la saison. Henri fait son projet définitif d'aller à Paris et un billet d'avion pour août. Henri le plan de la famille à quitter le 2 août et les congés de la John F . aéroport Kennedy à 7:00 du matin. Ils ont l'intention de quitter le 20 août. Merci Henri l'agent Voyage pour l'aider à planifier son voyage incroyable. Lorsque Henri et sa famille décident de se rendre à Paris, ils projettent de faire du tourisme et d'essayer de nouveaux aliments français. more

Resolved Question: Would it be okay to take my young kids to Europe...?

Okay so I am 29 years old and am married with two young children. My son is 4 years old and my daughter is two years old. My husband and I haven't ever been to Europe together (we've both gone on our own or with family). We would like to take a trip to Europe this summer and maybe go to Spain and Portugal or maybe Greece. We're not sure yet, but I really want to know would it be okay to travel to Europe with my kids since they're really young? I went to Greece every other summer when I was young because I'd go visit my grandmother and aunts. And the first time I went I wasn't even a year old. We want a vacation but don't want to do anything that won't be good for the kids. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: Traveling from the USA to AUS...?

I am approaching my the summer to enter my senior year of high school. I really want to take a vacation to Australia. Ive heard you should go around Dec or Jan because its summer there, but at those times, the airline tickets are a lot more expensive, and i really dont have the time theb. So i was wondering if i should go at the end of July, or is that just a waste because the weather wont be good and i should just go to Europe or something more