Aside from the basics – booking the cheapest flights and hotels, there are more ways to save cash on your trip if you look a little deeper into a deal. With a little flexibility and consideration, you can add more fun and luxury to your trip without adding to your budget.
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How to cut your holiday expenses: 10 tips
Hunting down a great flight deal isn’t rocket science – it just takes a little time and know-how. Follow these tips to spot the best travel deals: The earlier you book, the better. While last-minute sales can pleasantly surprise you, usually the best deals are found 30-60 days in advance, which is especially true during the high season.
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In a quick game-changer, the High Court has overturned its ruling for the British Airways strike ban. Now, Unite is officially allowed to go along with its plans to strike in a series of five-day periods. Initially, the court banned the union from striking because Unite had not followed technical procedure in reporting results of the strike ballots to its members.
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British Airways strike back on
Back in the days when I knew no better, I had to rely on a set of so-called experts to determine, must see places and must-do activities in the city or country I was to visit. Sure, I saw and experienced what all the other tourists saw and experienced. But I always felt cheated by the experience.
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Tips On How To Create The Perfect Travel Itinerary
President Obama President of Mexico, Felipe Calderon is meeting with President Obama today to discuss US-Mexico relations, but most controversially, to discuss the new SB1070 law in Arizona , that has especially been getting attention in within the travel industry. Arizona’s SB1070 law enables police to question individuals about legal immigration status, and requires the individual in question to produce the necessary proof of citizenship.
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Mexican President Calderon and Obama discuss border relations
Roller coasters are the epitome of summer fun. Check out our Top 10 fast, fierce, and ferocious rides that help thrill-seekers zoom through the season. The Behemoth roller coaster in Toronto Coaster: Behemoth Park: Wonderland Destination: Toronto, Canada Built in 2008, this $26 million project turned out to be the fastest and tallest roller coaster in Canada
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Top 10 Roller Coasters
In the wake of Arizona’s announcement to implement SB1070 this summer, businesses and cities as a whole are boycotting the state in protest. Yesterday, Austin, Texas made it official that it would cut off both business and travel ties with Arizona, since the law requires police to detain people who they suspect may be illegal immigrants.
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Austin, Texas bans travel to Arizona due to SB1070
Whether the arrest was the result of willful misconduct, one case of mistaken identity or a stupid joke gone wrong, you'll be treated like any other crime suspects arrested by police for questioning, but make note of these important International Travel Tips that should be compulsory reading for all international travelers. In the unlikely event that this happens abroad, how to deal with the situation will significantly affect the way your case will turn out later. It is crucial that you properly manage your arrest.
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International Travel Tips – What To Do When You Are Arrested Abroad
King Butts Funny prank pulled off by a P1 fireman. The King Bucks (featuring Danny Balis on Bass) was playing a wedding for a local fireman
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P1 Pranks King Bucks
Hardline has another segment of “Fun w/Real Audio”. It wasn’t a super strong version, but it was there… The Art of the F-Bomb Mayor of Boston Failed Speech The Gift of the Insurance Adjuster The Description of a Mustache by Family Guy [See post to listen to audio] Digg this! Stumble upon something good
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Fun w/Real Audio – 5.11.10
After Tiger pulled out of the golf sport this past weekend, the Musers had a deep throat informant in the locker room afterward and this is what happened. The person wanted to be disguised, so his voice is altered
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Deep Throat Informant – Tiger Pulls Out
Snapper John MD Apparently Big Jerr got the thumb stomach and Snapper John MD is the one who performed the procedure.
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Snapper John MD – Big Jerr Thumb Stomach
PRINT ARTICLE The New England Revolution are very excited in light of their upcoming matches against a pair of international power houses between Portugal’s SL Benfica and Brazil’s Cruzeiro Esporte Clube. The games are scheduled for Wednesday, May 19th and Sunday, June 13th at Gillette Stadium. Benfica has racked up a total of 32 Portuguese championships since their inaugural season in 1904.
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Revolution Set to Host World Teams
Arizona’s new SB 1070 immigration law may be causing more than just an image problem for the southwestern state. Due to the nature of the law, Arizona may lose an approximate $90 million in the next five years, if scheduled groups continue to cancel major conventions, which has occurred since the law’s implementation. SB 1070 requires police to check individuals for proof of citizenship if they suspect that someone may be an illegal citizen.
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Arizona’s SB1070 law has begun to impact tourism
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Rafael Palmeiro Steriods Episode
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Van Cliburn Piano Competition
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While we’re on the subject of the massive Gulf oil spill, here’s something clever: Paul Rademacher has created a satellite image of the slick that can be superimposed on the city or region of your choice.
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Mapped: The Great Gulf Oil Spill—in London, New York and Paris
PRINT ARTICLE Dustin Pedroia produced two hits and two RBI’s to lead his Boston Red Sox past the Toronto Blue Jays last night at Fenway Park. The game-breaker came early in the 2nd inning when Jays starter Brandon Morrow couldn’t find the plate, resulting in five walks for the Sox to gain the 6-4 advantage. “There’s something to be said for patience at the plate,” said Red Sox manager Terry Francona.
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Sox Score Early, Bullpen Shuts Door
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Howard Dean sings the National Anthem 1-22-04
PRINT ARTICLE Rajon Rondo led the Celtics with 29 points, 18 rebounds and 13 assists to earn MVP chants in yesterday’s 97-87 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 at the Garden. The four-year veteran is now second on the Celts career list with four triple-doubles in the playoffs behind Larry Bird’s 10.
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Rondo, Celtics Even Series at Home
The man who recently spent a week at Heathrow outlines what the world might look like without “the unremitting progress of inbound aluminium tubes.” De Botton even imagines what would happen to Heathrow: At Heathrow, now turned into a museum, one would be able to walk unhurriedly across the two main runways and even give in to the temptation to sit cross-legged on their centrelines, a gesture with some of the same sublime thrill as touching a disconnected high-voltage electricity cable, running one’s fingers along the teeth of an anaesthetised shark or having a wash in a fallen dictator’s marble bathroom. (via Gadling )
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Alain de Botton Imagines a World Without Airplanes
In honor of celebrating 10 years of service, JetBlue Airways is offering $10 fares to destinations all over the country. The last-minute flights are available for tomorrow, Tuesday May 11, and Wednesday, May 12. Some routes, like Boston flights to Washington and New York flights to St
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JetBlue offers $10 last-minute fares
Low cost airline JetBlue offers all remaining non-stop airline tickets for all JetBlue flights operating on Tuesday, May 11 or Wednesday, May 12, 2010 to 59 destinations across the U.S., Caribbean and Central America for only $10 each way.
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All JetBlue flights: Tuesday and Wednesday on sale for $10
Eva Holland I loved spending the afternoon at Bottom Bay, a small beach on the south east coast of Barbados. I don’t know what it is about beaches—if there’s something in our wiring that conditions us to love their color combinations, or what—but I can hardly imagine any place prettier. Photo by Eva Holland
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What We Loved This Week: Bottom Bay, Chinglish and ‘A Journey Across Africa’
If you don’t already have plans for next weekend, check out our pick for the best travel deal. Today’s Next Weekend Away deal is for Denver, Colorado . Travel Friday, May 14, and return Monday, May 17 to get this deal. How can you go wrong in a city where the mayor owns a whole slew of microbreweries
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Next Weekend Away: Denver, Colorado
PRINT ARTICLE Newly acquired veteran pitcher John Lackey gave up just two hits in seven innings as the Boston Red Sox went on to defeat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 yesterday for their third consecutive victory at Fenway Park. The contest marked Lackey’s first start against his former team. “Honestly, it was different facing the jersey, but there’s not a whole lot of guys in the lineup that I played with for an extended period of time,” said Lackey after the game.
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John Lackey: Featured Red Sox Player