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		<title>Travelling For Business</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not all of us have the luxury of travelling for holiday or vacation purposes, sometimes it&#8217;s all about business. Business travel is an extremely large sector of the travel industry and has been for some time. Just like planning a vacation, planning a business trip also involves some preperation. Obviously you&#8217;re not going to be [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Not all of us have the luxury of travelling for holiday or vacation purposes, sometimes it&#8217;s all about business. <a href="http://www.travel-plan-idea.com/archives/cat_business_travel.html">Business travel</a> is an extremely large sector of the travel industry and has been for some time. Just like planning a vacation, planning a business trip also involves some preperation. Obviously you&#8217;re not going to be doing any of the sight-seeing and usual tourist orientated activites, but you will need to find flights, hotels and have a general idea of where you&#8217;re going. You can normally find the best place to stay by visiting a good <a href="http://www.travel-plan-idea.com/archives/cat_cruises.html">travel blog</a> based on your destination or by reading the numerous hotel and destination review websites you there. These websites always offer a good <a href="http://www.travel-plan-idea.com/archives/cat_travel_discussion.html">travel discussion</a> with a lot of diverse views being aired on your destination.</p>
<p>Business travel doesn&#8217;t have to be tedious and a chore, you still get to see the city, all be it not for a huge amount of time, but it&#8217;s still a lot more than most people will ever see. Most of the time, your trip will be free (or paid by your company), so that has to be a huge plus - not to mention your expenses. This alone can make a trip extremely fun!</p>
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		<title>How To Get Discounts For A Cruise</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:31:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Going on a cruise can hurt your bank account deeply, but if you plan ahead, learn a few tricks and with the right timing, you can get the best deal for an enjoyable cruising adventure. The easiest rule is to stay away from the peak season. Peak season is when most people go on a [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Going on a cruise can hurt your bank account deeply, but if you plan ahead, learn a few tricks and with the right timing, you can get the best deal for an enjoyable cruising adventure. The easiest rule is to stay away from the peak season. Peak season is when most people go on a cruise. More people means more money, and so there is usually no way you can get a discount during peak season. Choose to go on a cruise during the off-peak season. Less people will go on a cruise during this time and so in order to attract some cruisers, discounts are given.  </p>
<p>Check out the cruises available and if the travel agents keep on pushing on certain cruise, it might be because they are getting high commission from the cruise company - and therefore this is a good indication for you to stay out of it. Whenever there is an advertisement that states “discount cruise”, the price usually excludes the port fees and taxes. When you are buying insurance, don&#8217;t buy from the travel agencies. Instead get it directly from the insurance company so you don&#8217;t have to pay additional fees as usually travel agencies selling insurance are earning on the commission. When booking for a cruise, go for the inside cabin, where there are no windows, so you get to save more money.</p>
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		<title>Medical Tourism - Fad Or Fact?</title>
		<link>http://www.luxurycruisevacations.net/2008/11/11/medical-tourism-fad-or-fact/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 22:30:47 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Medical tourism is not new, nor is it as hyped as many of us think it to be. In fact it is as old as travel itself. Only this is travel for healing! What is probably new is the fact that earlier it was wealthy medical tourists flocking to the west for sophisticated treatment, now [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.onlinemedicaltourism.com/medical-tourism.html">Medical tourism</a> is not new, nor is it as hyped as many of us think it to be. In fact it is as old as travel itself. Only this is travel for healing! What is probably new is the fact that earlier it was wealthy medical tourists flocking to the west for sophisticated treatment, now it is people looking to reap the benefits of reduced costs and time through <a href="http://www.medical-tourism-procedures.com/health-tourism.html">medical tourism procedures</a> worldwide. The more exotic the location the better. You can up your cross cultural quotient as you recuperate. The savings in terms of money and time are significant enough to consider medical tourism as a viable alternative to local health care. And if you are getting as good care as you would get at home, maybe even better without having to wait for ages for an appointment it makes practical sense to consider this healthcare option.  </p>
<p>From heart treatment to something as cosmetic as abdominoplasty, you will find state of the art healthcare in many countries. Some popular medical tourism destinations are India, Turkey, Cyprus, Greece, Spain and Singapore.</p>
<p>As with any other medical procedure, <a href="http://www.onlinemedicaltourism.com/medical-tourism-procedures.html">medical tourism procedures</a> also have some risks associated with them. But if you pick and choose the country as well as the healthcare provider carefully you will not be compromising with your health in any way. However, do remember to factor in the travel cost as well as currency market trend into your medical tourism itinerary.</p>
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		<title>Affordable Luxury Cruises</title>
		<link>http://www.luxurycruisevacations.net/2008/11/08/affordable-luxury-cruises/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:07:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If all the recession and economic depression surrounding you is giving you escapist thoughts, maybe it is time for a vacation - and what’s better than taking a cruise and rolling along the carefree tides. You might think that luxury cruises are very expensive. Sorry to bust that myth, because now you can find really [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If all the recession and economic depression surrounding you is giving you escapist thoughts, maybe it is time for a vacation - and what’s better than taking a cruise and rolling along the carefree tides. You might think that luxury cruises are very expensive. Sorry to bust that myth, because now you can find really affordable options in the market. The best thing is that cruises are not only offering transportation, but also accommodation.</p>
<p>All it requires is a little bit of searching and a lot more planning. Shop around for the best deals. You will be surprised at how many agencies offer discount packages if you contact them. Booking well in advance also gives you a cost advantage, since last minute dealers often wheedle a lot from their customers.</p>
<p>An attractive cruising option is the week-long European River Cruise. This is an alternative to the expensive two week ocean cruise, but nonetheless still offering the best. You also get to see all the cities by just leaning on the railing instead of haggling with pricey tourist agents. I would say that river cruises are a very cost effective and a family-oriented vacation option – all costs inclusive.</p>
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		<title>Christmas Party Cruises</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:06:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’re planning a Christmas function for your office (don’t you hate being lumbered with the task of office party planning?) then the best thing to do is get in quick. Many places find themselves booked out quickly, sometimes months before Christmas. Once you’ve been handed the dubious honour, you need to move fast.
One great [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you’re planning a Christmas function for your office (don’t you hate being lumbered with the task of office party planning?) then the best thing to do is get in quick. Many places find themselves booked out quickly, sometimes months before Christmas. Once you’ve been handed the dubious honour, you need to move fast.</p>
<p>One great place to conduct any office Christmas party is on a cruise. And if you live in or around Toronto, then you’re in luck. You can plan the ultimate Christmas party, and with <a href="http://www.merrycruises.com/">Christmas cruises</a> everything is taken care of, from the food and drink to the entertainment.  Your <a href="http://www.klancyscharters.com">Toronto cruise</a> on board the beautiful Klancy II is guaranteed to make you the new office hit. Boasting an on-board kitchen and DJ (with sound system) everything is ready and raring to go. And let’s not forget the two licensed bars. All you have to do is get numbers from the office, and their money – and then once booked, your cruise is a go-er! With the capacity to take up to 100 people, no-one need miss out. And if you miss the Christmas period, there’s always <a href="http://www.klancyscharters.com/nye-cruises-toronto.html">NYE Cruises Toronto</a>!</p>
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		<title>Rejuvenation At Sea</title>
		<link>http://www.luxurycruisevacations.net/2008/11/06/rejuvenation-at-sea/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:33:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people look at a cruise as a way of getting away from the maddening crowd and catching a few relaxed moments with friends or family. Just being away at sea, enjoying all that nature has to offer you, far away from the honking of cars and ringing of telephones, can provide much needed solace [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Most people look at a cruise as a way of getting away from the maddening crowd and catching a few relaxed moments with friends or family. Just being away at sea, enjoying all that nature has to offer you, far away from the honking of cars and ringing of telephones, can provide much needed solace and relief. These days, however, cruise lines go one step further and make at-sea-getaways a truly relaxing experience by offering onboard spa facilities that promise to provide you with a truly memorable, therapeutic and enriching vacation.</p>
<p>When you book a cruise, ensure you check out onboard spa facilities. Spa treatments are quite popular and you may have to book well in advance so you do not lose out on a truly rejuvenating experience. Prices vary based on the cruise line, the treatments offered and the facilities themselves. From simple manicures and pedicures to the very elaborate thalassotherapy, onboard spas have so much to offer that a visit would definitely be worth a try. After all, once you get back to city life you would neither have the time nor the inclination to try a spa treatment. You are there for the experience, so why not make the most of it.</p>
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		<title>Portable Storage and Moving Containers For Moving Houses</title>
		<link>http://www.luxurycruisevacations.net/2008/11/06/portable-storage-and-moving-containers-for-moving-houses/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2008 22:33:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[When it comes to moving houses, storage is always a problem. However, so many storage companies offer spaces and containers to keep all your items while you are moving, to make things easier. Portable storage is perhaps the most popular way for people to move around. Portable storage are those big dumpsters you always see [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When it comes to moving houses,<a></a> storage is always a problem. However, so many storage companies offer spaces and containers to keep all your items while you are moving, to make things easier. Portable storage is perhaps the most popular way for people to move around. Portable storage are those big dumpsters you always see on construction sites.</p>
<p>By renting a <a href="http://www.storetodoor.com/">portable storage</a>, you are able to keep most of your belongings in it, especially when you are moving into a new house. If you have many bulky items to carry along with the move, portable storage is the best storage means to store your items, because of security. Each portable storage has its own locking system, so your belongings will be safe in it.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.storetodoor.com/">Moving containers</a> are also being used when moving home. These moving containers are great because they are available on demand. The best thing about these containers is that you can put it out in all kinds of weather. This means you can keep it on the crate without having to worry about rain or sun damage to the moving containers.</p>
<p>Before you rent portable storage or moving containers, make sure that they are in perfect condition and the locking system is working fine. With the invention of these storage facilities, you will be more than happy to move around.</p>
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		<title>Cruising Away The Casino Way</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:39:01 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[In the milieu of all round mayhem a refreshing retreat away from the monotony of everyday life would be more than welcome for the average human. One would indeed like to have those rarest of all surrealistic moments of pleasure, fantasy and eternal bliss if ever one got a chance. When you do get the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the milieu of all round mayhem a refreshing retreat away from the monotony of everyday life would be more than welcome for the average human. One would indeed like to have those rarest of all surrealistic moments of pleasure, fantasy and eternal bliss if ever one got a chance. When you do get the chance for that magical holiday - especially onboard a luxury cruise liner - do not forego the chance to indulge in some therapeutic gambling. With the fanning of a gentle breeze and water lapping against the side of the boat, there is nothing like a game of roulette, especially with family and a couple of new-found friends. On a cruise, what better place is there to engage the mind, especially when money is not a concern at all. Not only can you get away with a couple of dollars tucked in your pockets, you could even win a free cruise for the next time you feel like getting away from it all. Most cruise liners have it all in complete Las Vegas style, from slots to Blackjack, Poker and  Bingo - there is enough to keep you occupied and happy as long as your wallet is open minded about it and you do not run out of luck.</p>
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		<title>Multiple City Breaks On One Cruise Trip</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:38:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A cruise ship is a luxury. Going on a cruise is a wonderful way to spend a nice holiday, and the best part is you get to visit several cities in one cruise. If you have always wanted to visit Europe, for example London, Stockholm or Sweden, you might want to try European city breaks [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A cruise ship is a luxury. Going on a cruise is a wonderful way to spend a nice holiday, and the best part is you get to visit several cities in one cruise. If you have always wanted to visit Europe, for example London, Stockholm or Sweden, you might want to try <a href="http://www.shortcitybreaks.eu/">European city breaks</a> on a cruise. You know there are many cruises around the world, whether you want to go on a Mediterranean cruise or an Asian cruise - and maybe even the Black Sea cruise.</p>
<p>There are many cruises that make stops at different locations in Europe. Cities such as London and Wales are excellent, especially if you are looking forward to a British Isles cruise. However, European city breaks are an excellent way to spend your holiday, or even honeymoon. Going on European city breaks is different from any other cruise in the world because of the wonderful locations. Besides, European cruises are romantic for a honeymoon.  </p>
<p>There are many cruises, such as Carnival Cruises, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean and Windstar Cruises, which all offer European cruises that allow you to have European city breaks at the same time. Otherwise you can have a long cruise from Europe to the Mediterranean and have a marvellous time visiting multiple cities on a cruise. While these cruises might take a long time and cost a lot of money, it is totally worth it. You really should give it a try if you have never been on a cruise before.  </p>
<p>Before you go on a cruise to enjoy your European city breaks, you need to plan your cruise cities. This is to ensure that you get to visit the cities of your choice. It is very easy to plan a cruise of your choice with the help of the internet. With so many cruise sites online offering great packages and cruise lines, you are bound to get one that is suitable for your holiday.  </p>
<p>Since you get to spend some time in the European cities when the ship is making a stop at all the cities, take the advantage to visit the city&#8217;s attractions, and perhaps get some local specialties. Remember time is gold and you will need to plan your journey properly or else you are going to miss the ship when it is ready to sail again. You will also need to have proper planning when going for a visit on land because you don&#8217;t have much time on the land when you are on a cruise.</p>
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		<title>Fly And Cruise Holidays</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 13:37:54 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Vacations and holidays are something that all of us look forward to. After all, who wouldn’t want to get away from the humdrum of everyday city living and have some moments to themselves where they can get some fresh air and sun, get to see places they have only read about, experience new things - [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vacations and holidays are something that all of us look forward to. After all, who wouldn’t want to get away from the humdrum of everyday city living and have some moments to themselves where they can get some fresh air and sun, get to see places they have only read about, experience new things - and come back refreshed. A cruise sounds exciting and entertaining and there is just so much of the world to explore. It would be a mistake to assume that a cruise is only about endless sailing at sea. These days cruise liners throw in so much more than a simple trip at sea that going on a cruise can turn out to be a whole new experience altogether. But holidays don’t come cheap, unless you are taking a weekend trip to a nearby log cabin or camp site. However if you plan well in advance you can cash in on some real attractive discounts that cruise lines and <a href="http://www.low-cost-airline-guide.com/">low cost airlines</a> offer. </p>
<p>Thanks to the internet, you don’t have to go around visiting various cruise liner offices and travel agents to find out more about the different cruises available. Not only can you get information on cruises you can also get great deals on tour packages and attractive discounts on flights, all online. In fact if you are going on a cruise and need to reach the port from your location, there are some cruise lines which can include the flight booking in the package. However, it would be wise to do a little research and find out what works out best for you.  A number of low cost airlines are also available if you have to fly to a destination or port of call and are worried about added costs. </p>
<p>Fly cruises are also fast gaining popularity. Here the cruise line provides you with the option of flying to the first port of call. This is a good option if the ship’s scheduled stop is short and you would like to have more time to explore the places around the port. You can catch up with the cruise once it arrives and continue the rest of the trip at sea. If the options provided by a cruise line do not appeal to you, then you can choose to book your cruise and your flight separately. These days you can book your entire trip online and everything can be taken care of without you having to move a muscle.</p>
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