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07/02/2012
What does “staycation” mean to you? For some people, it means getting lots of home and garden projects done. For others, it means having budget-friendly adventures at or close to home.
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12/01/2011
Staying safe should be a top priority for all travelers so Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday.
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07/05/2011
Many consumers don't know their smartphone's data plan is constantly in use, and a trip abroad could cost them thousands. Better Business Bureau is advising consumers on how to avoid data charges when traveling overseas.
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05/02/2011
BBB, along with the U.S. Department of Transportation, are advising vacationers to plan ahead when traveling this summer to ensure safety and timeliness.
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02/24/2011
So many people I talk to are planning trips abroad. If you are thinking about doing the same, read the following tips.
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02/16/2011
We are all tired of winter and want to go to some place warm for a week or more. Before you pay any money for your get-away, make sure you aren’t being scammed.
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11/18/2010
The number of bus passengers is rising as travelers look
to cut cost during the economic downturn.
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11/14/2010
The holidays can also be a time for battling traffic and bad weather all the way to Grandma’s house. The Better Business Bureau recommends taking a few precautions when hitting the road this holiday.
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11/10/2010
“I won’t have a problem selling your timeshare. I’ve had several requests in that particular market.” Don’t take statements such as this at face value.
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06/28/2010
Low-cost regional air carriers once again beat out legacy carriers in profit for the first quarter of 2010.
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06/01/2010
Travelers all over the U.S. who saved up for “the trip of a lifetime” to see the Shroud of Turin, the passion play at Oberammergau, or other holy places are complaining to BBB that Renaissance Pilgrim
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04/23/2010
Have you ever booked a vacation online, arrive to your destination, and realize it’s not at all what the pictures looked like? You’re not alone. It’s almost vacation season, and your BBB advises vacat
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03/01/2005
The thought of owning a vacation home may sound appealing, but the year-round responsibility — and expense — that come with it may not. Purchasing a timeshare or vacation plan may be an alternative. If you consider a timeshare or vacation plan, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation’s consumer protection agency, says it’s a good idea to do some homework.
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06/01/2003
If you plan to travel overseas and drive while you're there, it's a good idea to get an international driving permit (IDP) to accompany your U.S. state-issued driver's license. But make sure your IDP is from one of two associations authorized to issue IDP's in the U.S. - the American Automobile Association (AAA) and the American Automobile Touring Alliance (AATA). According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the nation's consumer protection agency, IDPs sold and issued by any other organization to U.S. residents are bogus and could cause problems with local authorities if you are caught driving with one.
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07/01/1999
Planning a school break trip? A sunny beach? A foreign country? Skiing? If you're using a special tour package, you may think everything's taken care of. How sure are you?
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