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		<title>Tips in Planning an Awesome Vacation</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:00:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Airport and Air Travel Tips]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tired of getting stressed out from your job day after day? Then it is time for you to switch those office shoes for a pair of beach sandals. Vacationing is an excellent way to relax and get away from the stress of your job. A change of scenery can definitely help you rejuvenate and recuperate [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tired of getting stressed out from your job day after day? Then it is time for you to switch those office shoes for a pair of beach sandals. Vacationing is an excellent way to relax and get away from the stress of your job. A change of scenery can definitely help you rejuvenate and recuperate the lost years you spent with your work. Besides, don’t you think it’s the right time to treat yourself for all your hard work over the years?</p>
<p>But before you pack your bags and get ready to leave, there are several small details that you need to remember.</p>
<p><strong>Plan Your Vacation Beforehand</strong></p>
<p>Avoid impromptu vacation plans. This would most likely cost you more money than planning a vacation ahead of time. What you can do in order to get affordable vacation is to book everything you need at least 30 days in advance. By doing so, you would be able to get a hold of awesome discounts that airlines and hotels offer to people who plan their trips ahead.</p>
<p><strong>Learn to Negotiate</strong></p>
<p>Have you ever noticed airlines posting the “cheapest” price on their flights? Well, they are not actually the cheapest but rather a strategy to keep competitors at bay. This way, when one airline lowers the price of their “cheapest” flight, others will do the same with their own “cheapest” flights.</p>
<p>The next time you book a flight, know their “cheapest” price and call them directly. You can negotiate with them by telling them just how much you can afford to pay. If the cheapest price they list is $1000 then start negotiating at $600 until you meet midway and agree at, let’s say, $800. Now that’s a deal!</p>
<p><strong>Don’t Overlook Overbooking</strong></p>
<p>There are some instances wherein the airlines tend to overbook a flight when you are trying to book a plane ticket. When this happens, airlines tend to look for volunteers who are willing to offer their seats. So, before putting that plane ticket on your <a href="http://www.executivegiftshoppe.com/pawa.html" target="_blank">passport wallet</a>, try to know if the airline has already overbooked your flight. This way you’ll know if you can avail of any compensation they offer for your inconveniences. They sometimes offer free tickets, cash and other free stuffs. Who knows? They might even offer you first class seats as compensation.</p>
<p><strong>What You Must Bring</strong></p>
<p>In any kind of trip or vacation, it is important to always be safe. You will not only need <a href="http://www.executivegiftshoppe.com/passportholders.html" target="_blank">passport holder</a> along with your passport and airline ticket but other stuffs like medicines and emergency money as well.</p>
<p>Especially when you are traveling overseas, bringing a handy first-aid kit with the essential medicines for common tourist problems is important. Don’t also forget to bring emergency money, which you need to set aside from the rest of your cash. This would serve as a fail-safe when you run out of money. <a href="http://www.executivegiftshoppe.com/travelalarmclocks.html" target="_blank">travel alarm clocks</a> are also handy during vacations. These gadgets would help you keep track of the time of your flights and make sure that you don’t get late and end up booking another flight.</p>
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		<title>The Advantages of Chartering a Plane</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:21:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Otto</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The advantages of chartering a plane are discussed in this article. If you travel by air frequently then you can gain many benefits if you charter a plane. You can charter a private jet plane and enjoy several benefits. You may wonder whether it will cost more to travel by a private jet charter. I [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The advantages of chartering a plane are discussed in this article. If you travel by air frequently then you can gain many benefits if you charter a plane. You can charter a private jet plane and enjoy several benefits. You may wonder whether it will cost more to travel by a private jet charter. I am sure you will be surprised to note that chartering a private jet is more beneficial than traveling in regular commercial airplanes.</p>
<p>You will get more advantages when you charter a plane. You can  save a lot of time when you charter a plane. You don’t have to wait for long hours in the airports as you can start at any time you want. </p>
<p>You can start at any time convenient to you. You can plan your business and personal matters easily when you charter a plane.</p>
<p>If you want to travel by an international airplane you will have to stand in long queues and wait for hours at waiting areas. On the other hand you can avoid such long queues and crowds when you charter a plane. You need not go to the airport three hours before the departure.</p>
<p>Now it is clear that it is advantageous to charter a plane if you travel frequently. However you should choose the right company so that you can enjoy maximum benefits. </p>
<p>There are many private jet air companies you can choose from. You should do a bit of research before choosing the right jet air company. You should not only compare their prices but also their quality of services as well.</p>
<p>If you choose the right air company to charter your plane then you can gain several benefits. You can save a lot of time and remember time is money. You can also save money. You can enjoy a calm and peaceful travel.<br />
Therefore chartering a private jet plane is undoubtedly a better way of traveling by air.</p>
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		<title>Flying Still Beats Traveling on the Backs of Animals</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2009 02:38:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Otto</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In olden days people used to travel on animals like donkeys, horses, camels etc in order to move from one place to another place. Later when man started to think his comfort and transport of his goods, he came up with many ways like using bullock carts. Even advancing in all the features, man is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In olden days people used to travel on animals like donkeys, horses, camels etc in order to move from one place to another place. Later when man started to think his comfort and transport of his goods, he came up with many ways like using bullock carts.</p>
<p>Even advancing in all the features, man is making his life very comfort and luxurious. Using scientific knowledge there arises various means of transport like roadways, waterways, railways and airways. Airlines are a part and parcel of airways. </p>
<p>All the three except airways are some what time consuming means of transport. But whereas the airline travel can save our time and reach even long destinations within hours. The cost of travel in airways is more when compared to other ways of transport. </p>
<p>Airport is the place where we will airline services. There needs to have certified license like passport to travel or use airway services. The journey in airline travel is very much comfortable when compared to other and there available with many services in <a href="http://www.airlinetravelsucks.com/" target=_blank >airline travel</a>. </p>
<p>To save money and to get reach our desired destinations in no time, one can prefer airline travel. The airline services are many ways where one can have domestic services, international etc. </p>
<p>Domestic services in the sense, moving with in the country or region. An international airline service provides the services in order to move from one country to other. It depends on the people to decide which means of transport for their travel.</p>
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		<title>Air Travel To London Has Never Been Cheaper</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:58:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Otto</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;ve been putting off an international vacation because you think you can&#8217;t afford it, think again. London, England is one of the most interesting cities in the world and tops the lists of favorite tourist destinations for all ages. It&#8217;s also one of the easiest European cities to visit if you&#8217;re looking to save [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;ve been putting off an international vacation because you think you can&#8217;t afford it, think again. London, England is one of the most interesting cities in the world and tops the lists of favorite tourist destinations for all ages. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s also one of the easiest European cities to visit if you&#8217;re looking to save money on cheap rates on airline tickets. The best way to save money on flights to London is to wait til the last minute. Check online for early access to last minute seats for the whole family. </p>
<p>So many flights go through London that you&#8217;re almost sure to get the tickets you want at a price you can afford. London is served by eight airports and flights arrive and depart at all hours of the day. The money you save on tickets will be well spent towards award winning meals and fun cultural events. </p>
<p>You could spend days visiting famous pubs or the birthplaces of muscians or you could leave the city for a while and explore the British countryside. It&#8217;s easy to have fun in London with little planning ahead so don&#8217;t worry about making a schedule. </p>
<p>There&#8217;s way too much to see and do than can ever be done in one trip, so don&#8217;t worry about trying to see it all. Just relax and soak in the unique atmosphere and history of this ultimate city. </p>
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		<title>Privacy rights activists are alarmed</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 10:47:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Otto</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Privacy rights activists are alarmed at a recent finding that underwear are visible in full body airport scanners. The software obscures the face of a passenger, however other bodily parts are seen by sensors that pick up thermal radiation (heat). Privacy raise the alarm that medical procedures and augmentations can be seen with the devices, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Privacy rights activists are alarmed at a recent finding that underwear are visible in full body airport scanners.   </p>
<p>The software obscures the face of a passenger, however other bodily parts are seen by sensors that pick up thermal radiation (heat).  </p>
<p>Privacy raise the alarm that medical procedures and augmentations can be seen with the devices, and that data could be used without the passengers consent.</p>
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		<title>Conveyor Belts &#8211; Which One is the Right One</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Jun 2009 01:09:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Otto</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Earlier, conveyor belts were a common sight only in factories and airports. Now they are common sight everywhere right from supermarkets to movie halls and thus have become an important part of the present day fast life. People do not believe in manual labor any more owing to their heavy dependence of machines and automatons. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Earlier, conveyor belts were a common sight only in factories and airports.  Now they are common sight everywhere right from supermarkets to movie halls and thus have become an important part of the present day fast life.  People do not believe in manual labor any more owing to their heavy dependence of machines and automatons.</p>
<p>There are numerous kinds of conveyor belts available in the market these days, right from flat and modular kinds to roller types.  You may experience some confusion while buying the one that is most suited for your nature of business.  </p>
<p>In case you are running a departmental store and a conveyor belt would be useful for you as well as the customers, for easy mobility of the groceries and other articles, then you should go for electronic belt-propelled conveyor, which is easy to operate and install.  You may not face any problem in its maintenance too.  </p>
<p>There are a number of companies dealing in this kind of conveyor belt and they will be ready to help you with the kind you require.  One snag though here is in case any part of the belt gives way, you may have to replace the entire belt, which could prove expensive as well as time consuming.</p>
<p>The other type is the modular conveyor belt which work similarly but here is the belt consists of tough plastic or rubber links.  They are normally preferred for usage in food products industries where in-production or finished goods are conveyed easily.  </p>
<p>One advantage here is that in case part of the belt gives way, it is quite easy to remove that link and put a new one its place and you do not have to replace the entire belt.  The other kind of conveyors is the roller belt ones.  They are commonly found in use at storage depots and airports for easy conveyance or transportation of huge goods and luggage.  </p>
<p>They happen to quite inexpensive and easy to maintain, and in case a roller is damaged or worn out, it is again easy to replace that particular part.  They are mainly preferred at the airline industries and such places where heavy goods are shifted more often. </p>
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		<title>Airports For Modern Day Business Travel</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 15:33:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Otto</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many modern day workers airports and airline travel are a fact of life. Due to the increased concerns about security you need to become very familiar with proper travel protocols if you will be traveling frequently. Knowing how to prepare for security checkpoints and being prepared to keep yourself occupied while at the airport [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For many modern day workers airports and airline travel are a fact of life.  Due to the increased concerns about security you need to become very familiar with proper travel protocols if you will be traveling frequently.  </p>
<p>Knowing how to prepare for security checkpoints and being prepared to keep yourself occupied while at the airport are absolutely vital if you will be traveling by air frequently.  </p>
<p>When entering the airport you will want to be sure to have all of your stuff appropriately at the ready so as to make your experience as smooth as possible.  </p>
<p>This involves several steps including knowing what needs to be put through security scanners so that you do not need to go through secondary screening, having luggage that makes it easy on you (i.e. separate toiletry compartment), and having productivity, entertainment, and comfort accessories to make travel as pleasant as possible.  </p>
<p>If air travel is part of your everyday life then a laptop air card that allows you to access the Internet can be essential, as it will allow you to work from the airport.</p>
<p>In addition you will either want an MP3 player or a laptop stocked with movies to keep you entertained and noise canceling headphones to drown out the noise of the plane.</p>
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		<title>More Air Travel Mishaps and Announcements</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2009 19:08:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheMadFlyer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[United Flight Attendant announced, &#8216;People, people we&#8217;re not picking out furniture here, find a seat and get in it! On landing, the stewardess said, &#8216;Please be sure to take all of your belongings. If you&#8217;re going to leave anything, please make sure it&#8217;s something we&#8217;d like to have. &#8216;There may be 50 ways to leave [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<blockquote><p>United Flight Attendant announced, &#8216;People, people we&#8217;re not picking out furniture here, find a seat and get in it! </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>On landing, the stewardess said, &#8216;Please be sure to take all of your belongings. If you&#8217;re going to leave anything, please make sure it&#8217;s something we&#8217;d like to have. </p></blockquote>
<blockquote><p>
&#8216;There may be 50 ways to leave your lover, but there are only 4 ways out of this airplane&#8217; </p></blockquote>
<p><img src="http://www.airlinetravelsucks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/alts008.jpg" alt="How did that get there?" title="How did that get there?" width="640" height="480" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-203" /></p>
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		<title>Pilot Hero on the Hudson</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:52:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>TheMadFlyer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Here at Airline Travel Sucks, we are constantly looking for positive Air Travel Stories. Travelers experience so many miserable little things when flying, like long lines, grouchy airport staff, tired, hungry, and more. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s fabulous to hear about the pilot of US Airways Flight 1549, Chesley B. Sullenburger, who, on Thursday January 15th, [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_156" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 210px"><a href="http://www.airlinetravelsucks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/pilot-hero-on-the-hudson.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-156" title="pilot-hero-on-the-hudson" src="http://www.airlinetravelsucks.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/pilot-hero-on-the-hudson.jpg" alt="The Latest American Hero!" width="200" height="150" /></a><p class="wp-caption-text">The Latest American Hero!</p></div>
<p>Here at Airline Travel Sucks, we are constantly looking for positive Air Travel Stories.</p>
<p>Travelers experience so many miserable little things when flying, like long lines, grouchy airport staff, tired, hungry, and more.</p>
<p>That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s fabulous to hear about the pilot of US Airways Flight 1549, Chesley B. Sullenburger, who, on Thursday January 15th, 2009, and with the help of his heroic crew, saved the lives of 155 passengers.</p>
<p>So, let&#8217;s give them a little more respect when we are traveling.</p>
<p>Yes the airports and airlines can do it better, but in most cases it&#8217;s not their fault.</p>
<p>Lighten up and think about plunging into freezing cold water at high spped with your head between your knees and a 155 people praying for their lives.</p>
<p>The cramped seats, crowds, and other frustrations of flying might just seem a little less important.</p>
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		<title>Travel Wisely Like I Did</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Jan 2009 05:20:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Brad</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Traveling can be one of the most exhilarating experiences as long as you know the right tips and techniques to sremain comfortable. It is important to master the different modes of travel so you can get the best of deals and seats. I learned a lot by traveling both short and long distances and occupying [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Traveling can be one of the most exhilarating experiences as long as you know the right tips and techniques to sremain comfortable. It is important to master the different modes of travel so you can get the best of deals and seats. I learned a lot by traveling both short and long distances and occupying almost every space obtainablein any type of vehicle. Here are some guidelines on how to stay safe and happy regardless of the current rush or situation.</p>
<p>Plane Guidelines</p>
<p>You may now get airline tickets via the internet. Gazing at my travel alarm clocks, I contacted a few of my friends online then set the date, time and exact seat I wanted on the plane. Scheduling early is one vital thing, but you also have to report to the airport on time or else they might give it to another. I find that the seats facing the lavatory as well as those near the emergency exits are the best since you acquiremore leg room. Always aim for these when making reservations. </p>
<p>Bring the necessary items that will keep your mind off air pockets and airsickness such as a book, mp3 player or your laptop. Doing work on the plane can actually cut time in half, so sometimes I&#8217;d just choose to pay more getting larger seats and a big working space in first-class. You may also chooseto get two seats instead to get the space you want. If you&#8217;re prone to airsickness, prepare medications, eye shutters and a paper bag.</p>
<p>Car Guidelines</p>
<p>Being in the road for long periods can be very boring and sickening. I was transporting my <a href="http://www.executivegiftshoppe.com/mantelclocks.html" target='_blank'>mantel clocks</a> from one city to the next during Christmas with my kids, so I decided to set up quick rules and laws to keep the trip as safe and fun as possible. Assign roles to your kids and give them small responsibilities over their other siblings. Make the necessary stopovers and give them all they need like food, crayons and diapers. </p>
<p>The secret in traveling with kids is to take pleasure inthe journey and not rush to the destination as quickly as possible. Play games, go sightseeing and sing songs along the way. Make sure you child-proof the vehicle to prevent any damage. </p>
<p>Traveling by Boat</p>
<p><a href="http://www.executivegiftshoppe.com/travelalarmclocks.html" target='_blank'>travel alarm clocks</a> are very useful when you&#8217;re traveling on water since there are actually people who get disoriented by staying out at sea for more than a couple of hours. Try to find land and set your eyes on it whenever you can to prevent seasickness. If you feel sick by staying in the cabin, stay out on the deck with other people and enjoy the breeze. Bring medications as needed and avoid reading or working on your computer momentarily. You&#8217;ll most likely acclimatize in a few hours or days.</p>
<p>Also choose the foods you eat while traveling at sea. I personally find eating meat to be upsetting for my stomach when I&#8217;m traveling so I stick to lighter meals like chewing on carrots and drinking water only. I try to avoid alcohol and smoking altogether when going by boat. Taking a shower also helps get rid of impending headaches and dizziness.</p>
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