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TripAdvisor (R) announced its holiday travel
survey of more than 1,500 travelers worldwide. Seventy-five
percent of travelers said they would prefer to stay at a
hotel, rather than the homes of their relatives for the
holidays. Thirty-six percent of travelers, and 39 percent of
Americans, plan to travel for the holidays this year, the same
amount as last year.
Top Ten Holiday Escapes, According to TripAdvisor Travelers
1. The Caribbean
2. Hawaii
3. Paris
4. New York City
5. The Maldives
6. Las Vegas
7. Tahiti
8. London
9. Bora Bora
10. Thailand
Source: TripAdvisor (R)
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From the romance of Rome to the glitz of Las Vegas,
CheapTickets Value Travel Forecast Cheapometer arms travelers
with the information to get them there. Noteworthy report
highlights include:
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For a hot Mediterranean love affair,
travelers should consider an after holiday rendezvous to
Athens, Greece, which offers 68% savings in January
compared to peak rates.
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Hawaii on a budget? A savings of
22% can be found during a spring fling to the islands in
May compared to peak rates.
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Lake Tahoe was a favorite, and in
November travelers can hit the slopes for a little early
season skiing with a savings of 53% compared to peak
rates.
Source: CheapTickets
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bmi Web-Based Fares for UK Flights From US
bmi flies non-stop daily from Chicago O'Hare and twice a week
from Las Vegas to Manchester, UK. bmi's transatlantic service
features Airbus A330 aircraft where premium economy passengers
have a genuine business class seat and business class
passenger receive extra pampering with lie flat beds, their
own chef and a complimentary arrivals package at the Radisson
SAS hotel at Manchester to freshen up.
Source: bmi
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