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Travel and the Internet: 5 Ways the Internet is Affecting the Travel Industry

... sophisticated comparison sites will continue to grow in popularity.

4. Travel suppliers will seek to market their products and services in a more refined online environment, the Internet Travel domains will continue to grow in popularity.

5. "Just the basics" packages, popularized by resorts, will be offered by commercial hotels and will grow in popularity. The basics will include a comfortable bed, a good working desk, breakfast, and the latest Internet technology, including high Speed Internet access.

tax Relief - On business Travel Expenses

...Extravagant expenditure may, however, not qualify for tax relief.

Some people may live in one city and do business in another. Part of their travel may involve going to and from the city where their family home is. Such expenses will not be deductible unless part of their business is located in the place where their family home is. Travel on weekends may, however, not be eligible for tax relief as it would clearl...more

Travel Writing - Sequence and Soul

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Do you really need to travel to be a good travel writer? In today's world of virtual armchair traveling, probably not. However, to be a good travel writer, you need to have the soul of a traveler. Otherwise, most of what you say could just be a sequence of what to do and what not to do. Sans soul, travel writing is relegated to a boring monologue or a recitation of facts. If you want the person reading your piece on travel to want to go, you have to infuse your writing with soul. That, toget...more

European Vacation Dreams - Top Tips For A Great European Vacation

...your trip.

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If you are planning a European vacation tour then make sure that you leave enough time to properly get to know each country that you visit. Europe is a very diverse place. You will find much that is familiar to you in the UK and Ireland but a lot that feels very different in Turkey or rural greece. Do take time to enjoy the cultural differences and remember, that's why you're going in the first place!

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Try to learn a few words of language for each country that you plan to visit. You don't need to be at all fluent, but making the effort creates a big impression. The laughs to be had when trying to communicate can break the ice and form lasting friendships. Many...more

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