Holiday Travel with Little Pim is Fun & Educational - Gift Guide Pick - Giveaway

Coming up with ways to entertain little children on long distance travel can be a challenge.  But it doesn’t have to be.  Julia Pimsleur Levine, daughter of the renowned linguist Dr. Paul Pimsleur and founder of Little Pim, and award-winning foreign language learning series, believes travel time is the perfect opportunity to play games that reinforce kids’ budding foreign language skills, while keeping it fun and silly.

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The post 9/11 effect on travel

We travel quite a bit here on Three Different Directions and just with our last vacation to Alaska in August we were commenting on how things have changed from leisurely to stressful.  In 2001 we traveled to Disneyworld less than a month after 9/11, and the heightened security everywhere we went was just the beginning.  I found this infographic very interesting about Osama vs Travel - The post 9/11 effect on travel.

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Twizzlers Landmark Summer - Giveaway

To celebrate the Twizzlers Landmark Summer™ promotion, Twizzlers is giving consumers the chance tow in a trip to a well-known U.S. landmark destination plus daily, road trip-themed prizes throughout the summer, just by visiting www.twizzlers.com.

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Smarter Travel: Get the Most Out of Your Vacation

Going to a far-flung destination is always exciting, but today's travelers demand a bit more from their experiences. Trends indicate that as people start to plan and embark on their 2011 vacations, the central goal, for many travelers, is getting a real sense of place. This emerging breed of traveler makes a point of seeing the major sights, but also wants a local view of each destination to experience the most fulfilling getaway possible.

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Don't Gamble When Visiting a Foreign Country: Consider Health Insurance

Are you a gambler?  Even if you've never visited a casino, bought a lottery ticket or put money on the ponies, you may be in danger of making a bet you are certain to lose.

When people visit foreign countries, or come to the US as visitors, they "bet" that they will not need to visit a doctor or hospital.  In most cases, they win.  But what if it happened to you?

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Travel Tips for Kids Flying By Themselves

Summer vacation is a great time to send your little ones on a flight to visit grandparents or other relatives this summer.  But, there are so many questions parents have when it comes to sending their kids solo on a flight.   

Interestingly, there are no set Department of Transportation regulations concerning travel by these “unaccompanied minors,” but the airlines have specific procedures to protect the well-being of youngsters flying by themselves.  

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