Stress-Free Summer Travel!

Memorial Day will kick off the summer travel season for Americans and with the usual trips to the beach and lazy days spent by the pool come dire warnings of high gas prices and economic recession not to mention overbooked flights and long delays at check-in and lost luggage. So what's a traveler to do?

Cheryl Hudak, CTC, ASTA President and CEO says, "One sure way to make summer travel trips smoother is by having a travel agent take care of all your travel details. Travel agents' always have inside information and can make travel a lot less stressful."

Despite the weak dollar, some travelers will be heading overseas this summer. For those looking to keep expenses down, consumers can opt for destinations whose currency is tied to the U.S. dollar or trips for which they pre-pay in U.S. dollars, such as Mediterranean cruises or an all-inclusive resort. Read full article.

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According to recent news headlines, a Travel Agent is the way to go!
Agencies beat Web sites on airline ticket prices
The study found that travel agency fares were lower roughly 95% of the time. BTNonline.com

Book cruises through agent to avoid issues
"Unless you are an experienced cruise traveler, it is best to book your cruise through a travel agent," Travel columnist Anita Dunham-Potter advises. MSNBC/Tripso

Travel Green! There are many ways you can become a green traveler. In fact, it's gotten so much easier to travel green. You don't need to give up the comforts and conveniences you relish during any other vacation. Think of a paradise with sandy white beaches and calm, turquoisewaters. Visualize a vacation of self-indulgence in massages, savory culinarytreats and boutique shopping.  See our tips on green travel. The soaring growth of tourism also has brought the advancement of ecotourism, showing that consumers are becoming more concerned with the negative impact their travel choices have on the environment.  Learn more about Ecotourism - Global Traveling with Global Thinking