When it comes to travel planning, it's certainly the most fun to focus on the destinations. But in order to visit them, we must also figure out the practicalities - how to get there, where to sleep, and how to find the cathedral/mosque/synagogue/museum/mountain once we get settled in. And for some people, that is part of the fun, too! (You know who you are.)
To make the practical side of your trip easier, we've provided some basic information on travel topics to supplement our extensive destination guides. Click on a link below for tips and useful links.
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Airfare Comparison Engine Most of the destinations on this site are reached by airplane, unless you're lucky enough to live near them already. It's amazing the range of airfares offered on a single flight - here is a nifty comparison engine to help you find the cheapest. |
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Rail Travel In most parts of the world, if you're seeing more than one major city then rail travel is your best bet. Here are some tips on when to choose a train over a car and how to get the best deals on tickets and passes. |
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Hotels As with seats on an airplane, you could pay a variety of prices for the same hotel room. On this page we provide a couple of good options for comparing prices and finding the best deal. |
