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	Get the Best Seat on the Plane   (1) Plan ahead, try to make your travel reservations as soon as you can, preferably two weeks in advance. This gives you a better opportunity for a good seat and a good rate. (2) Check your location at www.seatguru.com If you know the type of plane that you will be on, you can check for power, avoid the galley or restroom sidecar seats. If you prefer extra leg room, you might prefer the exit row. If you like to recline, you would not. (3) If your travel plans come at short notice and you pay a full fare, ask the difference in price to upgrade to First Class. For certain routes, like Las Vegas and Hawaii, First Class is sometimes even less than coach. During the holidays, Business and First Class seats are lower price than normal, so it may pay to upgrade. As about the "Y Upgrade", the price to upgrade from full fare varies and may be as little as $50 (depending on length of flight, airline and date). (4) For more useful tips on air travel, sign up for the monthly newsletter from www.firstclassflyer.com  See the Difference! American Airlines 767; Seats 17H, 17J Curtained off special section reserved for crew on international flights. These seats can be purchased on domestics flights. American Airlines 757: Seats 10A, 10F Window seats, but there is no 9A or 9F, so you can get extra leg room. Delta 757: Seat 20A Window seat, but there is no 19A, get extra leg room. Northwest 757-200: Seats 16F, 15D, 15E Extra Leg Room. US AIR737-200: Seats 11A, 11F Extra Leg Room United 767: Seats 10A, 10F Desk areas on either side (Business Class)      Low Cost Way to High Class Rooms   InterContinental Hotels Group InterContinental Hotels Group (www.ichotelsgroup.com) owns Candlewood Suites, Staybridge Suites, Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express. InterContinental Hotels & Resorts also owns Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts. Earn points for staying at budget conscious Holiday Inn Express and redeem your rewards in the lap of luxury at a Crowne Plaza Resort. If you are a Delta Sky Mile Member with Ambassador status, you can also enjoy Gold Elite Membership in InterContinental's Priority Club Rewards Program, a free weekend night, guaranteed room upgrades, late check-out and 500 Sky Miles (or other bonus) per qualifying stay. Hilton Hospitality From luxurious big-city sky skyscrapers to lush tropical island resorts to the small-town comfort of value-priced inns, each Hilton Family hotel has a unique personality of its own. Hilton hotels have set hospitality standards worldwide for more than 80 years. Conrad hotels are recognized globally for unparalleled opulence, With four exciting all-inclusive destinations across the Dominican Republic, Coral by Hilton will meet your idea of the perfect vacation. Doubletree hotels are famous for freshly baked chocolate chip cookies at check-in. Embassy Suites Hotels offer more space for convenience and comfort while staying for business or leisure. Hampton Inn and Hampton Inn & Suites are known for a delicious complimentary On the House hot breakfast and On the Run Breakfast Bags. Hilton Garden Inn hotels offer guests more of what they want and less of what they don't need. Hilton Grand Vacations Club offer extensive amenities that set the stage for grand vacations and great getaways. Homewood Suites by Hilton provide an environment that allows you to maintain the same comfort you have at home. Scandic hotels in Northern Europe offer exceptional Scandinavian hospitality and complimentary breakfast buffet. Earn points when you stay at any of the Hilton properties and collect your points to stay at the property of your choice.  You can even DOUBLE REWARDS by applying for matching airline miles with Hilton HHonors. Sign-up today and start earning your way to the good life. (www.Hilton.com)  Marriott Rewards Marriott (www.marriott.com) lets you choose to earn reward points towards future Marriott stays, rental cars, airfare, or cash them in as credit and go shopping with any one of the participating partners. If your preference is to compile air miles and consolidate, then set your profile for air miles as the default. Earn extra points with the Marriott Rewards Visa Card. Marriot includes Marriott Resorts & Spas, Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield Suites and Residence Inn. Bottom Line for Starting Out if you are just starting out as a road warrior and future frequent flyer, be sure to sign-up for rewards programs with all of the Hotels, Car Rental and Airlines. Select Credit Cards that earn miles, points or perks when you travel. Try to consolidate and be consistent with the properties and carriers that you use, as much as possible and reasonable. If you have to deviate, make sure that you are in the program and make the most of your travel.      Special Discounts on Airfare & Luggage   Discountfares Discountfares: Major savings on International fares   Easy Click Travel EasyClickTravel's Top Ten Deals!   Delta Incredible fare sales just  posted today at delta.com Get going on your getaways.  Great destinations on sale at delta.com     Luggage Online Business Accessories now at  Luggage Online Up to 70% off  Samsonite's 550 SeriesUltra 3000        What to do, Cancelled or Delayed   If your flight is cancelled or delayed for reasons other than weather, Rule 240 states that the airline should put you on the next available flight on any airline at no extra charge. Many ticket / counter agents are not familiar with Rule 240, and most will not offer it. It is up to you to inform them. Politely ask for a Supervisor if necessary, and be aware that Rule 240 may vary slightly based on the airline carrier.  Always remember to be polite, respectful and patient regardless of the circumstances. The ticket agents are not responsible for the delay, but they could be your heroes in the event of unexpected delays. [Click Here] for copy of Rule 240 that you can print and keep in your Carry-On luggage. In the event of a cancellation, delay or overbooked "bump" for more than two hours, politely share the document with the ticket agent and ask for assistance. Carry-On Copy of Rule 240    Safety Warnings   Travel Safety And Warnings !!! Travel Safety, Travel Warnings, Health, Personal Safety, Phone Numbers.	Spa Finder   Pamper Yourself Attending a convention, event, or two nights at the same hotel? Chances are you might be eligible for a substantial discount or complimentary spa treatment. This is a great way to alleviate stress. Want to find hotels with reasonably prices perks? Visit www.spafinder.com      Currency Converter   Foreign Currency Tool       Currency Exchange   Order On-line You can order foreign currency on-line or obtain it at most airports that have international flights. On-line: www.travelex.com Offers My Travel Wallet feature. 70 currencies supported. Shipping and delivery charges apply. www.americanexpress.com Also available, Travelers Checks and credit cards. 50 foreign currencies. Delivery charges apply. www.bankofamerica.com Orders between $100 and $5,000. 80 currencies supported. Delivery charges apply. Bank of America also buys back foreign currency.      Tour Italy   Tour Italy Access Italy provides private and exclusive tours throughout Italy. http://www.AccessItaly.net    Passport Information   US Department of State      Best Time to Buy Tickets   Typically the best time to purchase airline tickets is Wednesday morning, as early as you can. Airlines load their computers between 12:00 and 1:00 AM with the lowest cost airfares that were announced the previous day. These low rates are cancelled if not purchased within 24 hours. Based on previous year statistics, the day with the lowest rates is Wednesday. The time zone is based on airline carrier headquarters. American Airlines and Southwest are Central Time, Delta is Eastern Time, check airline headquarters for time zone. Plan to book your flight at least two weeks in advance, more if possible. Last minute reservations cost more, so schedule accordingly to save. If you can be flexible, compare the prices to other local airports, as well as other times and carriers.      Alternative Airlines   Check these sites for alternatives and lower airfares. www.skyauction.com www.jetblue.com www.legendairlines.com www.flyfrontier.com www.suncountry.com www.spiritair.com      Avoid Jet Lag   Drink plenty of water. Avoid coffee, tea and caffeinated drinks. Fit the affects of dehydration. Eat lightly on the flight and avoid rich or heavy foods when you land. Stretch your legs, lift your feet and rotate them at your ankle during long flight. It's good for the circulation. If possible, allow yourself time to adjust to a new time zone in advance of important meetings.      Sign-up for Miles   Double your miles Sign-up for a credit card that offers airline miles as rewards for every dollar that you spend. If you have the option to choose the credit card that you use, charge the airfare, hotel and rental cars on your mileage credit card. If your business requires frequent travel plans, reward your family by earning enough rewards to take them on a special vacation. See Citi Advantage Cards
Places of Interest and Things to do Two roads diverged in a wood, and I-- I took the one less traveled by, And that has made all the difference.           - Robert Frost, The Road Not Taken Check out Global Adventures at http://www.ytbtravel.com/adventures2007 : Golf Packages, Cruises, Vacations, World Travel, and more Long Beach, California Queen Mary - Visit the historic vessel, take the haunted tour for a behind-the-scenes view of the hull damaged transporting troops during World War II, the pool and the steam room. Plan ahead if you would like to spend a night in the hotel suites on board the historic ocean liner. Aquarium of the Pacific - marine life in a fun and educational setting The Pike at Rainbow Harbor - Browse the outdoor shopping center that revives the site of the storied Pike Amusement Park, now inhabited by restaurants and stores. Long Beach Museum of Art - rotating exhibits at the museum Bluff Park. Stop at the restored 1912 Craftsman home next door. Rancho Los Alamitos Historic Ranch and Gardens - learn about local history, from sugar beet farming to the Signal Hill oil boom, within the adobe walls of the 19th century ranch house Belmont Shore - visit Second Street between Livingston Drive and bay Shore Avenue for restaurants, boutiques and shopping Earl Burns Miller Japanese Garden - Cal State Long Beach zen hideaway. Meditate amid Japanese statuary, a koi pond or a garden of stones. El Dorado Nature Center - In the middle of California's fifth largest city you can escape under a canopy of trees that cover the 102 acre urban oasis. Nashville, Tennessee Grand Ole Opry and Opryland Hotel - visit the atrium, the Magnolia Stairway and the many restaurants Ryman Auditorium in downtown Nashville - the original Grand Ole Opry radio Show Music Row houses major record labels. Elvis Presley cut his first album here. Printer's Alley - Broadway and 2nd Ave South - Where up and coming musicians go to get discovered General Jackson Day Cruise - enjoy a cruise on the largest showboat in the world The historic district includes Vanderbilt University and a full size replica of Greece's Parthenon that was built for the state's Centennial celebration. The Parthenon houses a 42 foot rendering of Athena, the western hemisphere's largest indoor statue. Civil War battlefields in the area include sites pertaining to the Battle of Nashville, the Battle of Franklin and the famous Battle of Stones River. The Battle of Stones River, also known as the Second Battle of Murfreesboro, had an indecisive result despite the highest percentage of casualties for both sides. Eat at Ellendale's on Old Elam Hill Pike (near the airport) for homemade dishes, live entertainment nightly San Diego, California Gaslamp Quarter - anchored by the House of Blues and Horton Plaza near the convention center The Enclave is an exclusive Hotel within a Hotel at the Hilton Gas lamp Quarter Sea World San Diego - have a whale of a time on porpoise The San Diego Zoo - a full day event La Jolla - memorable beaches, fine dining and quaint town, The Cove, with a Mediterranean backdrop has some of the most sheltered swimming spots The Silver Strand - swim, surf of sunbath on the seven mile narrow strand that protects the south bay The Maritime Museum - Features the Star of India, the H.M.S. Surprise used in the movie "Master and Commander", a B-39 Submarine, the Berkeley steam ferry, the Medea yacht, and more. Fascinating hands on history is unforgettable and photographic. The Midway - San Diego's Aircraft Carrier used from WWII to Desert Storm is now a floating Museum Coronado Island and the Hotel Del Coronado - A legendary resort since 1888 is a historic landmark The Whaley House - Historic and Haunted, located in Old Town San Diego Cabrillo National Park - breathtaking views of San Diego Bay, Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo was the first European to step foot on the west coast in 1542. Includes Point Loma military historical area and the old Point Loma lighthouse.
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