Travel Europe News Archive

17-Jul-2006

 

    How to avoid paying sky-high prices on travel (Sydney Morning Herald)A bit of thought, some careful planning and sussing out the lurks can save Travellers big dollars, Kerrie O'Brien writes.

    Spirit of respect (Sunday Mail)INDIGENOUS Australian blood on Europe's World War I battlegrounds is inspiring a group of young South Australians to Travel across the world and deepen their understanding of conflicts and reconciliation.

    Wings over Europe (San Jose Mercury News)It all started when I discovered it was going to cost $577 to rent a car for a six-hour drive from Frankfurt to Prague. Like most Americans, I was stuck in the 20th century when it came to European travel. I had always navigated the continent by train or automobile, completely dismissing the third option in the travel trifecta: the plane.

    Business travel has its rewards (River Valley Business Report)S&S Cycle Inc. employees travel to Australia, Japan and Europe and oftentimes are scattered throughout the United States. ?We?re all over the place,? said Carla Langyel, S&S Cycle administrative assistant.

    Cheap travel, with all comforts of home (Chicago Tribune)Daniel Higgins spent six weeks vacationing in Australia several years ago. He stayed in a four-bedroom house with an ocean view and had a car at his disposal. His cost for that part of the trip: $50.

    Amalfi comes cheaply to those who wait (Chicago Tribune)The joys of off-season Travel, particularly to Europe: smaller crowds, a more relaxed pace and lower prices--significantly lower prices. A dramatic example of that comes from the price list of a Chicago-based tour packager called TourCrafters. The company's seven-night "Amalfi Delight" from Chicago costs $4,030/couple if you Travel in August, but almost half that--only $2,030--if you go anytime

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