Archive for October 31st, 2011

Gate 1 Travel Announces New Relationship with Holland America Line(R) – MarketWatch (press release)

FORT WASHINGTON, Pa., Oct 31, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Gate 1 Travel, a leader in international escorted and independent travel packages, announced today a new relationship with Holland America Line(R). The new relationship offers travelers more than 20 new cruise packages and several new destinations exclusively available through Gate 1 Travel. “We have seen great ...Read More

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Refunds would be more generous in Europe: Choice – The Age

QANTAS will offer full refunds and reimburse the cost of tickets booked on other airlines but consumer groups have warned that passengers will still be out of pocket and refunds could take weeks to be issued. The airline will also reimburse expenses of up to $250 a night for accommodation and $100 for meals and ...Read More

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Don’t Fly – Why Trains Are the Best Way to Travel Overseas – Forbes

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Forbes Don't Fly – Why Trains Are the Best Way to Travel OverseasForbesAdditionally if you travel overnight, your chances of getting an actual night's sleep are far higher on a train than plane. For virtually every train in Europe, fast and slow, big and small, you can buy tickets in ...Read More

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China pledges ‘active support’ to debt-stricken Europe – Economic Times

VIENNA: China pledged “active support” to debt-stricken Europe and said it was “convinced” the EU could work through its current debt crisis, as President Hu Jintao visited Vienna today ahead of a G20 meeting. “All countries sit in the same boat. We have to stick together, so that Europe can recover,” China’s trade minister Chen ...Read More

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Tips for using credit cards abroad – Canada.com

[unable to retrieve full-text content] Tips for using credit cards abroadCanada.comSecurity: Prepaid credit cards are helpful for more than navigating the European chip requirements, according to Bombasticlife.com's Andrew J. Satkowiak, a Canadian travel writer living in Kuwait. After having his credit card number stolen during an … and more »

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