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Boots ‘n All – Geared towards the long term traveler, the tips and inside information that are on offer here are valuable to anyone. www.bootsnall.com |
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Thorn Tree – handy travel forum hosted by the good folks at Lonely Planet, but beware – it is easy to overload on info here. www.lonelyplanet.com/thorntree |
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The Man in Seat Sixty-One – If you prefer to travel by rail, this is the most comprehensive site I’ve found for getting around the world by train. www.seat61.com |
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XE – budgeting is a little easier if you can plan your currency conversion rates before you get on the ground. www.xe.com/ucc |
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ExOfficio – if you are planning an active trip, this is some of the best lightweight, durable, outdoor clothing you can find. www.exofficio.com |
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Osprey – for those who prefer a backpack to a rollerboard, Osprey is my recommendation. Great for a simple day pack as well. www.ospreypacks.com |
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TravelPro – and for those to whom the idea of lugging a bag on your back seems oh so middle ages, here are some of the finest rollerboards on the market. www.travelpro.com |
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Nalgene – We mentioned the importance of water in the initial “Ten Tips for Travelers” article. Nalgene gives you options for carrying your own. They also have smaller bottles for creating your own “travel size’ toiletry kit.
www.nalgene-outdoor.com |
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Starwood affiliated hotels – Westin, Sheraton, W Hotels, and St. Regis - consistent quality, an excellent rewards program and some of the best luxury properties around. www.spg.com |
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Singapore Airlines – top airline service, though at a premium price, into and across Asia. www.singaporeair.com |
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JetStar – budget airline within Asia and Australia that still manages to offer above average service. www.jetstar.com |
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Vamanos – Good friend of Beyond Travel, Ed Ormond, is orgnainzing two incredible and affordable tours to Central America - check out all the details at his site: http://vamanos.weebly.com/ |
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Peruvian Hotels – Traveling to Peru without us. Ok - if you must. But let us reccommend "Hoteles.pe" They offer the best selection of hotels in the most important cities of Peru, including Cusco, Lima, Chiclayo, Iquitos, Huancayo and much more! Click here: Peru Hotel |
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The Envelope – If you are planning a group trip, be sure to get everyone on the same page with professional invitations, event programs and itineraries! www.envelopelimited.com |
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Bleeding Espresso – Traveling to Italy? Moving to Italy? Dreaming of Italy? Michelle Fabio, former attorney from Pennsylvania, writes about life in Italy and is must reading for anyone interested in the Italian Culture. www.bleedingespresso.com |
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