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SPRING
BREAK
Take advantage of your spring
break this year and really get away somewhere. Whether you're looking for
a VIP Bahama beach party, a Jamaican ocean cruise, or just some relaxing fun
in the sun along one of Mexico’s tropical coasts, keep in mind that you
have options. There are a number of destinations to choose from including Montego
Bay, Daytona
Beach, Mazatlan,
Panama City Beach, Puerto
Vallarta, Cancun
and South Beach.
FESTIVALS
Listen to the trendiest bands in London,
discuss alternative energy with scholars in Japan,
or watch a colorful display of kites rise into the Shanghai
skies.
STUDENT
TRAVEL AIRFARE
Cheap airfares abound for students who want to travel. Find that London
flightor a trip around the world.
Or find a deal to get home.
TOURS
Whether you're headed for Africa or Anarctica,
traveling alone or with a group, you can count on a good tour to enhance your
experience. Many tours specialize in exotic locations, adventure
travel, or even gourmet dining.
GPS
Becoming acquainted with GPS systems can
save you precious travel time when the inevitable happens in an unfamiliar territory.
It can also save you time getting lost visiting a friend nearby.
TRAVEL
AGENCIES
When booking a vacation
for your next exciting destination, finding the right travel
agency should be your main concern. Luckily, each site has been carefully
reviewed to determine who are the best
agents, and who is just a waste of time.
CRUISES
You could sail through the Caribbean, cruise
to Alaska or stop in Ensenada
through any travel
agency, but finding the cruise that
best suites your style takes some research. These sites make it easy for finding
the best deals for a romantic get-a-way, a family vacation or a wild
party with your friends.
HOSTELS
Hostels, or common space, is a great way to travel. It's even more fun, and
easy, for those on a tight budget. Hostelling
is one way to save your cash while experiencing the history and culture of your
destination. Many hostels have special
perks, rules and amenities. So do your homework so you can choose the hostel
that fits your needs.
TRIP
AROUND THE WORLD
Have you ever wanted to go on a safari in Africa,
backpack around Europe or surf in Australia
in 80 days? Now that dream can come true. Whether or not you are preparing or
pondering to circle the globe, make
it easier on yourself by letting these sites do your planning.
EURAIL TRAIN
TRAVEL
Train Europe by train
can be made easy checking out these eurail
sites.
TRAVEL
GUIDES
Do you feel wanderlust
and not quite sure how to harness it? Travel
guidescan be your best friend because they suggest exciting, off-the-beaten-path
adventures.
STUDENT
CARDS
Once you’ve paid for a flight and a room, the last thing you want to do
is fork over more money for admission to museums and monuments. If you have
a student
ID card, you can get student prices at many destinations. There are several
student ID cards available, including ISIC
and ISE Card and most offer discounts and a few other benefits for people ages
12-26, students, and teachers.
PACKING
LIST
If the following scenario sounds all too familiar, then these sites were designed
for you: Toothbrush? Check. Passport? Check.. Underwear? Oh no! Eliminate the
stress of “obsessive checklisting” from your next trip by consulting
one of these sites beforehand.
INTERNSHIPS
If you don’t have the time or the money to work
abroad, but want to get the hell out of Dodge for a while, doing an internship
somewhere else within the country may be your ticket.
INTERNSHIPS
ABROAD
On these sites, your internship
opportunities are not bound by the U.S. borders, and a little experience
in working
abroad is guaranteed to prove an invaluable and unforgettable experience
both professionally and personally. With options ranging from paid
internships to unpaid
internships from journalism
to economics, from Ireland
to Costa
Rica, you are sure to find a position that caters to your interests.
TRAVEL
GEAR
Whether you’re camping for the weekend in the Rockies or studying for
a semester in Spain, having the proper gear is essential. If you’ve ever
camped without a sleeping bag or spent 12 hours on a plane in jeans and boots,
you can probably testify to this.
DISCOUNT
HOTELS
These cheap hotels are for around the world.
TRAVEL
INSURANCE
When you’re busy packing your hiking boots for trekking up The
Andes, travel
insurance is the furthest thing from your mind. But getting travel insurance
is as important as bringing mosquito repellant to Southeast
Asia.
TRAVEL
SAFETY
If for no other reason than to pacify the parents, check out these sites that
will ensure your safe
return home. They offer tips and products that will help you steer away
from everything from plane crashes to pickpockets to malaria on your next trip.
TRAVEL
SITES
Whether you are headed on a safari,
looking to relax on the beaches
of Fiji, or just hoping for a nice price, take a look.
TRAVEL
ADVICE
These sites offer great community message boards and advice to travel abroad.
CAR
RENTAL
Most college travelers don't really think about renting
a car, but when you consider strict train
schedules, luggage
limits, and having the freedom to stop
wherever you want, renting a car can be an attractive alternative to using public
transportation.
ADVENTURE
TRAVEL
Looking for more than your average trip to Europe
or Asia?
If so, adventure
travel is where its at. X-treme sports, shark
diving, air combat school, Russian special ops training and African jungle
safaris are just a few of the amazing
adventures available when it comes to adventure travel.
AIR
PASS
If you can’t decide between elephant riding in Thailand,
and temple hopping in Cambodia,
an airpass may be your ticket to freedom. Airpasses
are tickets with multiple destinations in a given country or geographical region
for one relatively low fare.
TRAVEL
BLOGS
Travelblogs are the 21st century's answer to writing out numerous postcards,
with wish you were here scrolled over a picturesque sunset. They allow you upload
photos, thus avoiding the memory card full message while you're trying to capture
the whizzing past on the Tour
de France.
ONE
STOP TRAVEL AGENCIES
These gigantic sites will offer you the most thorough selection of options for
your next trip. Don’t expect a personal experience, but realize that after
inputting basic information, these sites will scour its partner companies to
bring you the best
flight, hotel,
and car
rental deals available.
STUDENT
TRAVEL AGENCIES
Student travel agencies know exactly what you, the young and ambitious traveler,
are looking for, and they will make it happen, with an itinerary that gets your
heart beating, at a price that relaxes the bank account.
TRAVEL
SEARCH ENGINES
Whether you’re flying to Omaha or Osaka,
it doesn’t hurt to shop around for the best deal on flights.
As an alternative to industry giants like Travelocity and Expedia, try these
travel
search engines, offering virtually the same holistic
experience with more relevant features, like budget
trips and last minute deals.
DISCOUNT
AIR TRAVEL
Many believe that the journey
is more important than the destination, but we’d all agree that arranging
air
transportation for your next trip can be a pain, not to mention the trauma
that comes after discovering the hefty price-tag.
ONLINE
TRAVEL COMMUNITIES
Ten years ago, you would have had to walk ten miles, uphill (yes, both ways),
in the snow to get decent first-hand travel
advice, but today it’s all available at the click of a mouse, and
shouldn’t be overlooked when planning a trip planning
a trip.
ECO TRAVEL
Eco travel is not limited to vegetarians and environmentalists -- you can take
a safari or study in the Costa
Rican rainforest. The socially conscious traveler can rest assured that
a trip with Adventures WorldWide will not pervert the local habitat but help
improve it. In fact, these eco
trips may be more adventurous than a packaged climb on the highest mountains
of the world. Ecotravel combines adventure and goodwill in an intense travel
experience.
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