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travel briefsDubuque Telegraph Herald, IAThe recession is finally taking its toll on online travel, with a decline in revenues this year forecast by PhoCusWright, the travel industry research company. PhoCusWright said the value of online leisure and unmanaged business travel bookings would …

Travel deals of the week for May 3-9New York Daily News, NY - Clare TrapassoBY Clare Trapasso WINE TASTING The wine-tasting package at the Courtyard by Marriott in Norwich, Conn., includes one night's accommodation, a $10 gas card, a tasting for two at Priam Vineyards and a wineglass. Available Friday, Saturday and Sunday …

Travel briefsDetroit Free Press, United StatesPet Airways, an airline designed just for pets, is scheduled to start operating July 14, with flights to and from five cities (New York, Washington, DC/Baltimore, Chicago, Denver and Los Angeles), all at an introductory fee of $149 each way. …All Pet Airline Takes Flight Associated Contentall 3 news articles

Travel Troubleshooter: Know your trip insurancePhiladelphia Inquirer, PA - Christopher ElliottBy Christopher Elliott Question: We're having a problem with a travel insurance claim and need some help sorting it out. We recently booked a European river cruise through Grand Circle Travel. Since my husband and I are both over 80 years old, …

Cheap family travelLos Angeles Times, CA - Jane Engle, Chris Erskine, Anne HarnagelTravel midweek to resort locations. Rooms that go for hundreds on weekends often sit vacant on weekdays, discounted by 20% or more. Stay in business destinations on the weekends. When the road warriors go home, hotel prices sometimes drop, …

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Mexico Travel and Swine FluAbout - News & Issues, NYAbout.com's guide to Mexico Travel has done an excellent job tracking the development of swine flu (H1N1). Her Timeline of Mexico's 2009 Swine Flu Outbreak, summarizes the daily changes in this growing epidemic, including its appearance in countries …Video: First H1N1 case confirmed in NM KRQE.comGCC RAISES […]

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Already pummeled by recession, airlines now must deal with …Christian Science Monitor, MA - Alexandra MarksBy Alexandra Marks | Staff writer of The Christian Science Monitor New York - Airlines are slashing flights and fares to Mexico as swine flu depresses demand for travel to the land of Mayans and Mariachis. At the same time, President Barack […]

Buffett ‘Travel Agent' Sits Idle as CEO Holds Off on PurchasesBloomberg - Betty Liu, Andrew FryeWertheimer, who says his most important role now is serving as Buffett's “travel agent” abroad, accompanied Buffett last year on meetings with scores of business owners during a tour of Germany, Italy, Switzerland and Spain. …

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Airlines upset with Biden's suggestion to avoid air travel because …Bizjournals.com, NCAirlines are upset with Vice President Joseph Biden's suggestion Thursday to avoid air travel and mass transit systems, and to not visit places impacted by the H1N1 swine flu. On NBC's “Today” show, Biden said he had told his family to avoid air travel […]

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Think travel insurance will cover your canceled trip? Read the …msnbc.com - Harriet BaskasAnd while the World Health Organization hasn't officially called for a restriction on regular travel, worry about exposure to the deadly influenza bug is spurring many people to cancel or postpone their scheduled trips to Mexico. Now, those with travel …Video: Flu […]