Your questions about us travel restrictions

Mandy asks…I want to travel to Asia for 6 months: HK, Singapore, Taiwan, Malaysia: Any restrictions for US Passport?I am planning a trip to Asia exploring different areas such as HK, Taiwan, Japan, Singapore, and Malaysia. Length of stay per state or Country is around 1-2 months. Can I be away from US for over 6 months? Any Visa requirements into any of these countries and is there any the Length of Stay restrictions? Can I work while I am exploring the city? What do I need to do to make

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Your questions about cheap london hotels

Lisa asks…Some good quality cheap hotels in London?My friend and I are planning a trip to London next year and I was wondering if anyone could give me the names of some fairly good quality, cheap hotels in the city?Travel Agent answers:don't worry you can ask this question in next yearMary asks…Does anyone know of any good cheap hotels in London?A friend and I are going down to London next month for 5 days and need a good cheap hotel to stay in as we're both students, haha.Travel Agent

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Your questions about travel tour groups europe

George asks…What are some youth travel groups to tour Europe?I would like to travel to Europe this summer. I don't want to go alone. I want a safe group to go with, something like Abbey Road?
I just want to experience more cultures, see some amazing things, and meet some awesome people!
For high school studentsTravel Agent answers:If your school has a French class that is going or a high school band or coral group see if you can go with them. Check with your school guidance counselor or band

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Your questions about expedia flights cheap flights

Richard asks…does anyone know of any websites besides priceline and expedia with discounted or cheap flights.?I have already exhausted the norms: priceline, expedia, hotwire, cheapoair....any other suggestions?Travel Agent answers:You can visit this site for Cheapest Flights and Free coupon codes and Vouchers on Airlines and Hotels
http://freetravel4ever.blogspot.comHelen asks…Where can I find the cheapest flights from Newark, New Jersey to Orlando, Florida.?I tried orbits, Expedia, cheap

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Your questions about empire state building nyc

Helen asks…How many steps are there between the ground floor and the top of the Empire State building (NYC)?Travel Agent answers:There are 1,860 steps from street level to the 102nd floor.Sandra asks…Where can i buy an Empire State Building paperweight in NYC?do they sell them at JFK? or just about any store in NYC? I really want to get one!Travel Agent answers:The gift shop at the Empire State Building?

Actually, I would expect that there are a million shops in NY that sell tourist

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Your questions about romantic ohio getaways

Chris asks…where are nice romantic getaways in Ohio for a good price ?in a few months my boyfriend and I will be together for three years and we're looking for a romantic getaway in Ohio for a descent price any ideas?Travel Agent answers:Hocking Hills would be a great place they have cabins and a lodge. The same could be said for Burr Oaks and Dillion State Park. The price is right.Joseph asks…Where are some good places to go for romantic getaways in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, or Tenn

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Your questions about travel agency

Betty asks…What is a good travel agency for American to use to travel to Cuba?Hi, my friend and I are planning for a trip to Cuba, we both are American citizens, we are looking for a travel agency that we can work with planning the trip. Any suggestions?
I'm hoping to fly out of Vancouver (I'm in CA) or Toronto.Travel Agent answers:I am not sure whether the usa government allows citizens to visit Cuba

Besides, better wait until big bad old fidel is no longer with usRichard asks…How do

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Your questions about going places travel agents

Ruth asks…How do travel agents like Thompsons & Going places gain accommodation? Do they lease it from the owner?Travel Agent answers:Yep.
The "Buy" the rooms for the period, then sell them to you in short bits.
Thompsons could say "That Hotel is full" but you could go to another company and they have rooms free.
The Hotel also keeps rooms for itself to sell, for "Walk ins" etc.
So, you could phone the hotel direct and get it cheaper, then book flight only.Susan asks…Any

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Your questions about foreign currency exchange

James asks…Where can I get foreign currency exchange in the US?I will be traveling outside of the US and was not sure if banks here will offer foreign currency in exchange for dollars, otherwise where can I get it?Travel Agent answers:foreign exchange or a bank. You are guaranteed to be able to change American($)dollars or Sterling(£)pounds in any country in the worldChris asks…Can I exchange foreign currency coins at LAX?I have some foreign coins like Canadian $1 and $2 coins. Anyone know

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Your questions about air travel liquid restrictions

Richard asks…What are the positive and negative sides of liquids, aerosols, and gels restrictions on air travel?Now we can't longer put our liquids, aerosols, and gels (LAG) into our carry-on (hand luggage). Of course, every restriction have its own positive and negative sides. For example, the positive side of this restriction is to protect air travel from terrorist attacks. The negative side is that we can't freely buy liquors, parfumes, or any other LAGs before the security screening

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Your questions about cheap orlando hotels

Daniel asks…Does anyone know of any cheap hotels in orlando florida?I'm going away june 22 to june 26 and I need to know of some cheap hotels around disney to stay in for those nighyts. Does any one know of any cheap hotels in orlando florida?Travel Agent answers:in kissemmee is where the cheap motels are you have days inn ,super 8,also on international dr. there is a welcome center in side the ladies in there can get you in to the wyhdam for less then a 100.00David asks…Does anybody know

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Your questions about rail travel europe

Nancy asks…What is the cheapest way to travel by rail in Europe?I was wondering if anyone has had experience traveling Europe i.e. England/UK or Spain by train. Never done this before would like some pointers. Thanks!Travel Agent answers:Regional trains are cheaper but slower than the high speed trains like Eurostar or Intercity trains. It's not always cheaper to get a Eurail pass - if you're taking a lot of long range trains, it can be a good deal. However, you do have to pay an extra fee

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Your questions about cheap vegas flights

Sharon asks…does anyone know where to go for cheap flights to vegas may/june '07?hi, we are planning our first holiday in years to Las Vegas, hoping to go may/june time 2007. all the flight websites are so expensive though! we would prefer a direct flight and would stay for 5-7 nights. anyone know a good, cheap website for flights to LV? Thanks or any help!
just like to add i am from the uk, preferably wanting to fly from manchester airport, although any uk airport will do. thanks for all

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Your questions about empire state building history

David asks…Where can I buy a Empire State Building, building kit ??I have finals in 2 weeks and for my history project im building the Empire State Building. My friend has the Eiffel Tower building kit; when you put pieces together with glue ect, and I'm in a hectic rush looking for the Empire State. Where can I find one of these building kits?? I gotta get it by this week. and If i dont do this project, im automatically failing.
thanks C
:)Travel Agent answers:Here are a few: (might want

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Your questions about romantic michigan getaways

John asks…Romantic getaway in Michigan?My boyfriend and I are looking to go on a romantic weekend getaway. We also need it to be inexpensive. Anywhere in Michigan except the Upper Peninsula. If anyone has any ideas, it would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!Travel Agent answers:go to a bed and breakfast
<Ruth asks…Where is a romantic getaway in SE Michigan or with 2-3 hours of Detroit - for a long weekend?The more specific the response the better. Thanks!Travel Agent answers:go to The

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Your questions about travel agency

Charles asks…Travel Agency?I want to open a home based travels agency for international air travel bookings. Who is the authorised travel agency to appoint me as a sub agent.Travel Agent answers:In the US you need to first either attend travel school or work for a period of time for an authorized travel agency. In the travel business there is an agency (ARC = Airline Resettlement Commission) which controls all of the distribution of travel funds and you must be a member in order to

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Your questions about europe travel agents

Lizzie asks…I need to email all travel agents in europe how can I get all email addresses?I would like to connact all travel agents in europe by email to offer them hotel in Costa RicaTravel Agent answers:One possibility is to find the national travel agencies associations through their european association http://www.ectaa.org/ and search for their members in each country.
For example, the Greek association has such a feature on their site (member search - if you don't select anything, you

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Your questions about yahoo currency exchange

Robert asks…Why is the currency exchange rate different between Google and Yahoo?I did a currency conversion using Google and Yahoo and both return different rates. Why is it so? Which one is closer to correct? For e.g USD to INR is 47.16 in Google and 47.24 in Yahoo.Travel Agent answers:Depends upon when each got their last quote.Thomas asks…I enjoy watching currency exchange rates as given by yahoo, but lately the charts are stuck in Sept. Why?See:

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Your questions about american airlines travel restrictions

Carol asks…American Airlines travel voucher redeeming?I have a $1640 American Airline travel voucher that was issued due to cancellation of my domestic flight. I had few questions regarding voucher usage:

1) Can use this voucher for booking an international travel?
2) I am planning to goto London and British Airways has direct flight for my timings, Can i book code share or OneWorld partner flight using vouchers (BA and AA are OneWorld partner) ?
3) Any restriction of using vouchers only on

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Your questions about travelocity hotel cheap hotels

Ruth asks…What is a good site to find cheap hotels on the vegas strip? I've tried orbitz, travelocity and hotel.com?any more suggestions??Travel Agent answers:go right to the hotels. They usually have better deals than the travel sites. the Las Vegas chamber of commerce site can also help find great deals.William asks…What are some good travel websites for cheap hotel tickets for Vegas?So I'm planning to head to Vegas in April with family and I'm wondering if any of you have some legit,

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Your questions about cheap travel to europe

Sharon asks…How to travel cheap around Europe via Train?I'm planning to travel to Switzerland, Austria and Czech Rep this summer via train from UK. One of the cheapest options is to buy the Global Pass, which is only for European residents. However I'm not a European resident, which means that I need to find another cheap options to travel. Can anyone give any suggestions?Travel Agent answers:The global Interrail pass is for European residents. The global Eurail pass is for non-European

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Your questions about find super cheap flights

Daniel asks…Where can I find SUPER CHEAP flights?I want to spend a week+ in North Carolina to visit my boyfriend, but where can I find cheap flights? Apparently these days, "cheap" means $300-$400 :(

But I'm sure I can find better deals than that somewhere?
Flying out from DFW to Raleigh I assume. Not too sure which airport is closest to the air base up there.Travel Agent answers:Have you tried Southwest, Jet Blue, Air Tran, Spirit Air?Thomas asks…how to find super cheap round trip

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Your questions about empire state building facts

Sandy asks…What is the penalty for dropping a penny off the empire state building, killing someone below?I was writing a story that I wanted to base on facts, so if you know let me know please!Travel Agent answers:I doubt if there is a fine. Check out the Mythbusters site they ran an experiment to prove you could hit someone with a penny from the top of the Empire State Building and not kill them. Here's the write up...

Penny Drop

Myth: If you throw a penny from a tall building it will get

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Your questions about romantic florida getaways

Ruth asks…Need help planning a romantic getaway in Florida?my husband and I never had a honeymoon so we are planning a little romantic getaway to make up for not having the honey moon. we are young couple and are looking for something with fun activities romantic hotel fancy resturantsb etc. We would like to stay in the florida area, If you have any ideas it would be very appreciated! ps we plan to leave the middle of february....Travel Agent answers:Miami is a great place to have fun!

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Your questions about vacation packages

Carol asks…Vacation packages?Hi, I was wondering if anyone had any websites or information for a vacation package for a family of four. Ages are 45, 45, 19 and 16. We are wanting to vacation the historical sections of the north east (we want to see things like Washington monument, liberty bell, statue of liberty, historical Boston, etc.) If you have any place to find vacation packages for this area, please tell me. Also, if you know of any other amazing packages to anywhere in the US for

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Your questions about indian travel agents

Mandy asks…How you get information about Indian Travel Agents in merlbourne?Travel Agent answers:Try this site

www.indiansinoverseas.comRobert asks…How you get information about Indian Travel Agents in adelaide?Travel Agent answers:You keep looking for "Indian" things/people in Australia.

Why don't you just go back to India???James asks…How you get information about Indian Travel Agents in brisbane?Travel Agent answers:You keep looking for "Indian" things/people in Australia.

Why don't

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Your questions about philippine currency exchange

Chris asks…Where is the best place to exchange US currency to Philippine currency?I'm going to the Manila, Philippines March 1, 2006. I was trying to find out the best way to get currency over there.Travel Agent answers:You get a higher rate of return with 100.00 bills. Don't change your money at banks and airports they charge a fee. There are plenty of money changers available down every street. ATM's work as well as anything else and is safer than carrying a bank roll.Jenny asks…What was

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Your questions about us travel restrictions

Robert asks…What are the travel restrictions for US citizens going to Cuba?And why do we have them? Is it because of trade embargoes?
But why does our government (or theirs) not want us there?Travel Agent answers:Only the US government restricts her citizens travel to Cuba, Cuba welcome Americans (though they limit the travel their own citizens abroad).

As for why they are in place, the Embargo was initially enacted over property disputes between, US companies/citizens/Cuban exiles and the

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Your questions about find cheap hotels

Susan asks…Where can I find cheap hotels, guest house or apartments for rent in Barcelona?I will stay in Barcelona for 5 days and would like to find somewhere to stay with a reasonable price and nice facilities. Could you please share any information on cheap hotels or apartments in Barcelona? thank you, I do not know what i would do without this web cite.Travel Agent answers:there are quite a few sites that you can search that will likely show you great hotels at the best prices available.

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Your questions about ryanair flights cheap flights

Charles asks…What is the nearest airport to Oxford that provides cheap flights to Ireland?Will be going to Oxford, I am familiar with all the London airports, but is there an airport nearer Oxford where I could get cheap ryanair flights back to Ireland (Preferably to Shannon Airport)? Is it Heathrow, or is there a nearer one?Travel Agent answers:I live in the locality.I suggest you also look at what flights go out of Luton and Birmingham.There are regular coaches to Luton and trains direct to

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Your questions about discount travel to europe

Laura asks…What is the best website for discount travel to Europe?Travel Agent answers:Check out www.budgettravelonline.com for tips.Carol asks…Does my ISIC student ID card avail me discount on Europe travel? If yes what areas and place and whom to reach?I need to know validity of discounts offered on ISIC student card on Eurorail pass, Rhine cruise in Germany, Bus and hotels covered on Rome, Venice and Munich.Travel Agent answers:http://www.isiccard.com/

look at there site, I think you

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