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		<title>How much responsibilty should you take for your vacation?</title>
		<link>http://www.friendlyplanettravel.com/blog/2009/12/for-those-who-might-have.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Dec 2009 21:10:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peggy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those who might have missed Chris Elliott&#8217;s latest article this past Sunday (I&#160;caught it in the Philadelphia&#160;Inquirer), I wanted to share it with you here today.
In the article, a traveler wrote to Chris for help because a hotel refused to honor a price they had mistakenly printed as a keystroke error. The hotel manager [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ask the expert</title>
		<link>http://www.friendlyplanettravel.com/blog/2009/11/ask-the-expert.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:31:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peggy</dc:creator>
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I started this blog because I wanted it to be a portal of information for globe trotters, vacation planners, and citizens of the world with a passion for travel. And I think we&#8217;ve covered a lot of great tips and topics, such as how to pack your bags for an eight-day trip, the five most [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t let your wallet get swiped abroad!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 23:48:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peggy</dc:creator>
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Perhaps one of the worst ways to have a perfectly wonderful vacation go to ruin is to lose your wallet, or worse, have it stolen,&#160;especially while you&#8217;re traveling abroad. You feel helpless, sick to your stomach, and fearful, because everything you need to transact even the most basic functions of daily life are contained in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Airline fuel surchages: We feel your pain</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 19:33:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peggy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Airlines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fuel surcharges]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hidden fees]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paying for vacation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel budget]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As Arthur Frommer pointed out in&#160;a blog post last week, the airline&#160;fuel surcharge is back. But is anyone really surprised? I&#8217;m certainly not,&#160;especially considering the rising cost of oil&#160;(now close to $80 a barrel) and the financial mess&#160;surrounding just about every major airline.

Frommer points out that the airlines&#160;haven&#8217;t given any public notice about the fuel [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Cash, traveler&#8217;s checks, or credit?  What&#8217;s the scoop on money when you travel?</title>
		<link>http://www.friendlyplanettravel.com/blog/2009/10/cash-or-travelers-checks-credit-cards-whats-the-scoop-about-money-when-you-travel.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2009 19:13:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peggy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In today&#8217;s world, it&#8217;s hardly ever worth it to carry traveler&#8217;s checks. You can find ATM machines in many destinations, even those considered &#34;off the beaten track&#34; where you can get cash, in local currency, using your own credit or debit card.
Typically, the exchange rates charged by your credit card company or bank will be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Five tips for avoiding passport hassles</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:20:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peggy</dc:creator>
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You can&#8217;t travel abroad without a valid passport. Everyone knows this, and everyone planning a trip can find out how to easily get a passport issued. But that&#8217;s not the end of the story. Here are five important tips for avoiding passport hassles that can ruin even the best planned vacation.
1. Make a photocopy of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jennifer Michaels talks food, safety, and fun on family vacations</title>
		<link>http://www.friendlyplanettravel.com/blog/2009/10/jennifer-michaels-talks-food-safety-and-fun-on-family-vacations.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2009 22:14:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bridget</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some parents are a tad overwhelmed at the thought of traveling with their baby or young children. Others can&#8217;t wait to strap on the baby carrier and go, go, go. No matter which style of traveling you prefer, sooner or later, chances are, you&#8217;re going to be navigating an airport, highway, or foreign destination with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Four steps to choosing the travel package that&#8217;s right for you</title>
		<link>http://www.friendlyplanettravel.com/blog/2009/10/four-steps-to-choosing-the-travel-package-thats-right-for-you.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:42:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peggy</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Iberian Coasts Cruise]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[You know how everyone always writes in their travel ads to book now, because space is limited? Well, sometimes it&#8217;s actually the truth, especially when the space is for an awesome holiday travel deal that features gorgeous destinations and incredibly low prices. Even though we released our two December holiday deals just last week, they [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Five things that should never be inside your carry on bag</title>
		<link>http://www.friendlyplanettravel.com/blog/2009/09/five-things-that-should-never-be-inside-your-carry-on-bag.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2009 23:45:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peggy</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[I&#160;know how important a well-packed carry on bag is to a traveler. In fact, I&#8217;ve seen situations where it&#8217;s been a life line, especially in cases where checked luggage has been misplaced. That&#8217;s why I&#160;gave you my top five things that should always be packed in your carry on bag last week.
But, as I said [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The five most important things to pack in your carry on bag</title>
		<link>http://www.friendlyplanettravel.com/blog/2009/09/the-five-most-important-things-to-pack-in-your-carry-on-bag.html</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:08:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Peggy</dc:creator>
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Everyone has their own packing preferences. Clothes&#160;folded or rolled, shoes on top or on the bottom,&#160;duffel bag&#160;or rolling suit case. But no matter&#160;how you prefer to pack your bags, there are certain&#160;contents that should be inside them, no matter what.
If you travel often (especially internationally), you know&#160;a properly packed carry on bag can make a [...]]]></description>
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