What to Do Immediately after Missing Your Flight
Once it is clear you won’t make it to the gate in time to board your flight, take a deep breath and make a beeline for the airport. The damage a missed flight can cause will be minimized, but only if you act quickly. That’s the first of several steps you should take when a flight is missed.
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10 Great Destinations for Backpackers
Backpackers look for more than just cheap accommodations. They want value at every level of the trip, and a place where the natives are open to such frugal explorations. Any of these 10 destinations would fit that description. Which one is right for your next trip?
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Motorhome Test Drive Review of the Winnebago Via 25Q
What an opportunity! Take delivery of a factory-fresh Winnebago Via 25Q at any point in the United States for a one-week test drive. I chose the punishing, scenic roads of Colorado, Arizona, and Utah for a trip that put the Via and its Mercedes-Benz engine to a challenging test.
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20 Budget-Savvy Reasons to Visit Panama
Panama is well-known for a canal that links Atlantic and Pacific. But the canal zone is just one of many fascinating aspects of this small Central American country. Take a look at 20 great reasons to direct your next budget trip to the nation of Panama.
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5 Must-Have Features in a Budget Hotel
Most of us are willing to concede that a budget hotel room won’t have the finer amenities of a luxury suite. But that doesn’t mean a budget traveler should settle for a lack of cleanliness, safety, or convenience. There are at least five must-have features in every budget hotel.
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8 Common Travel Mistakes in the Airport
Want to get your trip off to a fantastic start? The effort begins at the airport, where many travelers make multiple mistakes that cost both time and money. Avoid these common pitfalls as you approach the starting point of your journey.
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Overbooking – Use an Airline Bump for Budget Travel
Airlines routinely overbook their flights to avoid leaving the gate with empty seats. When there are more passengers than seats, someone must be bumped from the flight. Those who voluntarily give up their seats can reap some nice travel benefits, but it’s important to know how the system works.
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Divinity Students Find Lifetime Opportunities in Israel Study Trip
For students at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School near Chicago, the school’s annual study trip to Israel is more than just an extended tour with friends and colleagues. It’s an intensive, three-week trip that begins at home with extensive map and language study. But the end results equip participants for a lifetime of ministry.
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