10 Travel Taboos

Without even knowing it, you might be violating a local custom while traveling in a foreign country. From giving flowers, to kissing at train stations, to using chopsticks, there are many travel taboos of which you might not be aware. MSN Travel has compiled a sampling of cultural taboos — "from common sense to comedy" — in a short slide show to help navigate cultural minefields.

High-end Hotel Rates Down 35% From Last Year

High-end hotels around the world are a lot less expensive than they used to be, according to Ovation Travel Group. In a survey of over 92,000 room nights in 30 global destination cities, on average, three-, four-, and five- star properties had lower rates by 17.4% in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the first quarter of 2008. Experiencing the greatest decrease were high-end rooms in Singapore, Delhi, and New York, with rate decreases of 30-35%! Link to article from Travel Agent Central for more insights and graphs.

Affordable Vacation Itineraries That Fit Your Tax Refund

Suddenly a little bit more flush with cash than you have been in a long time? Well, with these affordable vacation itineraries developed by BudgetTravel, you can finally have those few relaxing days away. Click on title link to see full article. To come in within budget, book your discounted airfare at http://www.lowestairfares.com or call our travel experts at 1-866-378-0172.

How Can You Not Go?

If you are thinking about taking a trip, now is definitely the time to go. In addition to discounted airfares available through LowestAirfares.com, here are 10 more reasons to travel now:

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2. More Free Stuff
3. More Frequent Flyer Availability to Europe
4. Faster Airport Security Checkpoints
5. Higher Chance of the Empty Middle Seat
6. Better On-Time Performance
7. Faster Luggage Return
8. Favorable Exchange Rates
9. Easier No-Reservation Dining
10. Shorter Lines in Popular Destinations

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