Airfares on the rise

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Those travelers who are planning to fly somewhere over the upcoming holiday season can expect to pay more for their airfare than during this same time frame last year. Experts are also predicting a higher volume of travelers over the Thanksgiving holiday than has been seen in recent years.  A recent study by Priceline indicates that the national average Thanksgiving airfare is $383, making this year one of the most expensive years during the last 8 years. On average, travelers this year can expect an increase of 17% to 19% over last years fares.  One key factor in the increase of rates may be due to reductions in seating capacity, which is down 10% from 2008. With airlines having fewer seats to fill, they are increasing ticket prices to make…
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Check out some portugal holidays

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Portugal is a country with a great history and has managed to stay out of conflicts both internal and external for a while now. This alone makes it a great place to visit, but there are plenty of other reasons too. People are opting more and more for portugal holidays, because it is simply a great place to visit and enjoy. Portugal has been a great seafaring nation, a certain Christopher Columbus is perhaps the most famous of their citizens, and features a rich culture.There are many different cultural influences in all facets of Portuguese life and this can be seen at every turn. The architecture itself is a great representative of Portugal’s great trading days and many different influences are quite evidently present. The food, music and arts, too,…
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Getaway to the Pocono Mountains

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The Pocono Mountains are one of the most desired places to visit in the United States. This is because it has something for everyone no matter what time of the year it is.The key to enjoying your vacation to the fullest is to plan ahead and perhaps involve a travel agent in your plans. Poconos Pennsylvania is a beautiful place with mountains and lakes and everything in between. This allows it to offer diverse activities such as wine tasting and skiing at different times of the year. It also offers great water sports, hiking trails, festivals, fairs and other activities. In the night time, you can hit the casinos or go watch a live play. The Poconos has plenty of Broadway like musicals and other theatrical performances to choose from.…
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