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Travel is Going High Tech

All this technology will finally really be worth something as the Airlines and Airports really start to put it to good use.

Travelers are discovering they can save time by using online check-in before arriving at the airport.

Most airlines now allow you to print your own boarding pass, pre-pay for checked bags if required, and bypass the traditional check-in line by dropping any checked bags at a "Web Bag Drop."

In addition, several airports, including New York, Atlanta, Houston, Las Vegas, and Boston, are now testing paperless boarding passes which can be scanned from the screen of your mobile phone or PDA.

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Should You Take a European Tour?

European Travel is up recently because of all the discounts available, but should you go alone or take a tour?

The fact is escorted tours can save you up to 40% off the price of traveling the same itinerary on your own. That's because tour operators negotiate low group rates on everything from hotels to sightseeing, and pass the savings on.

And that's not all. Escorted tours are worry-free and hassle-free, as all the details are handled for you. It's easy to budget for escorted tours, as tour operators include so much in one price. And escorted tours include the services of a tour director with years of experience to help you discover more sights than you could possibly find on your own.

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Is Travel Insurance A Good Idea?

Many health insurance companies have reciprocal agreements with other countries, but usually the policy just covers you in case of an emergency. Of course coverage for emergencies are what most people think is all they need when travelling. Not true.

Travel insurance is not just about medical expenses. Travel insurance can also cover loss of luggage or other personal belongings such as passports and money, repatriation costs and cancelled or delayed flights. Also, damage that you may cause to third parties is also covered in many cases. With all these potential expenses, it's easy to see why a comprehensive travel insurance policy is highly recommended.

Vancouver to Whistler a Fabulous Inexpensive Trip

Reality shows have caught America's and no doubt the world's eye. Seeing people in strange situations is interesting to a lot of us.

I find the Bachelor and Bachelorette shows particularly interesting because they put a group of same sex people in a house all battling to win the affections and grand prize - the one opposite sex person. My love of sociology finds this mix very entertaining.

If you are like me and you watched the Bachelorette this week you saw them take a train ride from Vancouver to Whistler in Canada's Britsh Columbia. The scenery was stunning and it looked like a trip I would love to take.

I saw how the train hugs the oceanfront, winds through mountain canyons and climbs the steep grades of the British Columbia Coast Mountains for an endless array of breathtaking views.

So I did some research and found the trip is relatively inexpensive. For $199 you can take a day trip from Vancouver to Whistler and back. The train leaves Vancouver before 8 am and you are in Whistler before noon. Spend some time in Whistler then back on the train and back to Vancouver, or you can spend more time in Whistler and stay at a hotel for a few days before heading back to Vancouver.

Whistler has a wide variety of summer activities, from a sightseeing gondola ride to a mountaintop restaurant to an alpine hike with 360 degree views; from a bear viewing tour to a glacier walk; from a day in a mountain bike park to an afternoon of mini golf, there is an activity with just the right amount of adventure to suit just about anyone.

This sounds like a great trip. I am not affiliated with any travel agencies, so if you are interested, just google "Vancouver to Whistler" for information and tickets.

If like me you find yourself on the other side of this continent, why not stop in at the St. Augustine Hostel, Casa Yallaha, and enjoy our nations oldest city.