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		<title>World Airport Transfer: Thrifty Transport Options to and from Airports Worldwide</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2009 20:17:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Air Travel]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[World Airport Transfer (WAT) is a global reservation service for ground transportation, serving major cities on all continents. Since 1997, it has specialized in airport transfers to provide travelers with economical and hassle-free rides to and from the airport and city centers.
Through www.world-airport-transfer.com, you can book door-to-door airport shuttles and private transfers in more than [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Maine’s Lodge at Moosehead Lake is the Ultimate Getaway</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2009 23:05:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Adventure Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[1000 Places to See in the U.S.A. & Canada Before You Die]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Lodge at Moosehead Lake was awarded one of the World&#8217;s Best Adventure Lodges by Away.com, which is a great travel and vacation-planning resource. The Lodge is open all year except April.  Reservations should be booked in advance either online or by calling 207-695-4400 or 1-800-825-6977.
It is inland Maine&#8217;s only AAA Four Diamond Award property [...]]]></description>
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		<title>11 Safety Tips You MUST Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 08 Aug 2009 01:08:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Safe Travel]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today I received an e-mail with a few REALLY good safety tips, and no author given credit.  While the message was geared toward women, I think these are tips that men and women of all ages as well as children and teenagers should read and remember.  Please share them with your friends and family.
1.  Tip from Tae Kwon [...]]]></description>
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		<title>London Bridge is Haunted: A Paranormal Tour</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:04:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Attractions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fun Stuff]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Arizona]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Lake Havasu City]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As night falls, a group of tourists gather around a small building at the foot of the London Bridge, in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. These amateur ghost hunters listen intently as Gary Asbury, paranormal researcher and operator of the London Bridge Ghost Tours, talks about the darker history of the London Bridge and the spirits [...]]]></description>
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		<title>U.S. Virgin Islands Great Airfare and Hotel Deal!</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 19:52:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Accommodations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel deal]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[U.S. Virgin Islands]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United Airlines]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[For a limited time, United Vacations is offering a Caribbean package that&#8217;s hard to resist.  You will receive a $300 air credit for United Airlines, $50 in dining coupons, $50 in attractions coupons, and the fourth night free at participating hotels, as well as roundtrip airport/hotel transportation.  It&#8217;s good for travel until October 31, 2009; [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Hands-On Tour of the Ocean Floor in Bermuda</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:34:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Adventure Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Eco-Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tours]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Bermuda]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hartleys Under Sea Adventures]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[snorkeling]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you would like to explore coral reefs and see what the world &#8220;down under&#8221; (down under WATER, that is!) looks like, but you have no desire to learn how to scuba dive, here is an opportunity you won&#8217;t want to miss.
The next time you are in Bermuda, head for Hartley&#8217;s Under Sea Adventures (located [...]]]></description>
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		<title>RSS: What Is It, Why Do I Want It, and How Do I Get It?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2009 17:22:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Internet 101]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gmail]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[google reader]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to subscribe to rss feeds]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[rss definition]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[While it&#8217;s exciting how technology has made the Internet interactive, trying to make sense of some of the options available can be a bit intimidating. At least that&#8217;s been MY experience!
I kept seeing the RSS icon on people&#8217;s sites, with enthusiastic invitations to join their RSS feed. However I honestly had no clue what it [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Caretaker Gazette:  How to Live Rent-Free Around the World!</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/caretaker-gazette-live-rent-free/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/caretaker-gazette-live-rent-free/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2009 23:10:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Accommodations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Free Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Caretaker Gazette]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[free lodging]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[How does traveling around the U.S., or around the world, and living rent-free sound to you?  The Caretaker Gazette teaches you how to live rent-free as a property caretaker (housesitter) on estates, mansions, farms, ranches, resort homes, retreat centers, camps, hunting and fishing lodges, vacation homes, private islands, and more.
Published since 1983, the newsletter provides its [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Contiki&#8217;s Vacation Package Gift Registry</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/contiki-vacations-gift-registry/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/contiki-vacations-gift-registry/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2009 22:32:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cruise Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Student Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Contiki Vacations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cruises]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gift registry]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Contiki Vacations offers packages to exciting destinations throughout the world that are geared for travelers between the ages of 18 and 35, and at a very thrifty price.  
They have come up with a great idea to help young travelers pay for their trips.  They&#8217;ve created a Gift Registry which can be set up for any [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Ultimate Travel Bargain!</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/ultimate-travel-bargain/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/ultimate-travel-bargain/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Jun 2009 22:16:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Family Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Free Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Recreational Activities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[budget travel]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[thrifty travel]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Or . . . what to do if you don&#8217;t have enough time or money to travel this year.
Are you too busy or too broke to take a trip this year?  Here are some alternatives.  Contact your local Chamber of Commerce for a directory of all the museums, parks, and other attractions in your area, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What is a &#8220;ZED&#8221;?</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/what-is-a-zed/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/what-is-a-zed/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2009 21:33:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Fun Stuff]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[definition of zed; zed]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Not only is the United States the last global hold-out for using the metric system, it appears that it is also the only English-speaking country in the world which refers to the last letter in the alphabet as &#8220;zee.&#8221;  In Canada, Great Britain, and most other English-speaking countries, the last letter in the alphabet is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Unbelievably Good Deals and Great Adventures if You&#8217;re Over 50</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/unbelievably-good-deals/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/unbelievably-good-deals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2009 01:32:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Air Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Books]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Senior Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Joan Heilman]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[senior discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Unbelievably Good Deals and Great Adventures That You Absolutely Can't Get Unless You're Over 50]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Unbelievably Good Deals and Great Adventures That You Absolutely Can&#8217;t Get Unless You&#8217;re Over 50
Well, the title pretty much says it all about this long-time annually-updated, enormously-popular book.  If you&#8217;ve never seen a copy of it, now is the time to rush to your favorite online or brick-and-mortar book store and buy it! 
Author Joan Rattner [...]]]></description>
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		<title>European Wine-Travel Cruises</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/european-wine-travel-cruises/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/european-wine-travel-cruises/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2009 00:45:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cruise Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Europe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Food and Wine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cruise-tours]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Food &#38; Wine Trails is known for their wine-focused cruises.  Throughout 2009 they have delicious itineraries planned, many of which include free airfare.  Their deluxe cruises include, in addition to the expected amenities, private wine seminars, tastings, and a wine-makers dinner, all hosted by nationally-recognized wine personalities.  In addition, at many of the ship&#8217;s ports-of-call, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>50-Plus Expeditions Takes You to Places You’ve NEVER Been!</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/50-plus-expeditions/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/50-plus-expeditions/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2009 00:21:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Adventure Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Senior Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[50-Plus Expeditions]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This organization selects adventure trips that are specifically for active 50+ travelers who want to have a fabulous holiday with only over-50 travelers at a reasonable price and pace, and safely.  The destinations are quite surprising and wonderful; with no mandatory single supplement charge.
For example, you can travel to the Arctic or Antarctica!  Have a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Minimus.biz: One-Stop Shopping for Travel-Size Items</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/minimusbiz/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/minimusbiz/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 23:52:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Products]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[military care packages]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Minimus.biz]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[purse-size products]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Thanks to Minimus.biz, packing for a trip couldn&#8217;t be easier.  This convenient online &#8220;department store&#8221; offers an amazing variety of products packaged in individual sizes which makes them perfect for travel, for camping, for your office, for your car, for your home, and for your purse.  And the great thing is that these products meet TSA&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Save Up to 80% on Last-Minute Cruises</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/last-minute-cruises/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/last-minute-cruises/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 23:23:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cruise Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cruise deals]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[discount cruises]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[last-minute cruises]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ 
I have a GREAT resource for you if you want to find some hot hot HOT cruise deals!  It&#8217;s called Cruises Only, and they bill themselves as &#8220;America&#8217;s Largest Cruise Agency.&#8221;  Under their &#8220;Deals&#8221; section, check out &#8220;Last-Minute Cruise Deals.&#8221;
I really have nothing else to SAY about them, except check them out and happy cruising! 
 
For [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Money Hints When Traveling Abroad</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/money-hints-abroad/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/money-hints-abroad/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2009 00:22:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[international travel]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[No matter what country you are traveling in, carry extra change (in local currency) for unplanned-for expenses like public restrooms.  Many are coin-operated; and not all have an attendant on duty to make change.  Also, many public parking lots require exact change in local currency to get OUT of the parking lot!  That change will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Luggage Forwarding Services Can Help You Travel Light</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/luggage-forwarding/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/luggage-forwarding/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2009 16:07:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Air Travel]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[globalbaggage.com]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want to save time and money when traveling by air or train or bus, there is a solution.  Travel only with carry-on luggage!  No more lost luggage.  No baggage fees.  No check-in hassles or dragging your luggage onto the train, subway, bus, or taxi.  Think of it.  No more wasting time at the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Can Swine Flu Bacteria Live on Your Money?</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/swine-flu/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/swine-flu/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 20:12:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Healthy Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[CDC]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Purell]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Swine Flu]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I just read an article that I thought was worth sharing.  http://www.smartmoney.com/Spending/Travel/Can-You-Catch-Swine-Flu-from-Money/
It said that the swine flu virus can live on a dollar bill for days, especially older bills (since the original ink has some antifungal properties which wear off with use).  Paper currency is passed from one person to another and then to another.   [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Slotline for Golfers: Win a free putter! Visit their new website!</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/slotline/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/slotline/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2009 00:19:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free putter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[freebie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Golf]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Slotline]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1855</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Slotline, a premium collection of putters featuring advanced moment of inertia (MOI) technology, has unveiled its new and informative website, www.slotlinegolf.com.
&#8220;Visitors will find a wealth of information on this site from the brand&#8217;s history as the &#8216;father of MOI&#8217; to detailed information on each of Slotline&#8217;s 14 different models,&#8221; says Craig Ramsbottom, President of Slotline.  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Ten Days in China for $999</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/ten-days-in-china-for-999/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/ten-days-in-china-for-999/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 02 May 2009 00:25:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Asia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1852</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Savvy travelers with their eyes on Asia had to blink twice this week when Friendly Planet Travel, one of the Internet&#8217;s leading group travel providers, unveiled their ultra-low-cost Taste of China vacation deal.  The package, starting at just $999, visits three of China&#8217;s most dynamic and culturally awe-inspiring cities: Beijing, Xi&#8217;an, and Shanghai. The trip [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Denver Freebies and Discounts</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/denver-freebies-and-discounts/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/denver-freebies-and-discounts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2009 15:07:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Freebies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Colorado]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Denver]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free attractions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hotel deals]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mile High on the Cheap]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel deals]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[If you live in Denver, Colorado, or are planning a visit there, here is a website you need to check out.  You&#8217;ll find details about free and inexpensive food deals, free attractions, hotel discounts, sales at stores, travel deals, and more.
The site&#8217;s name is Mile High on the Cheap and it&#8217;s located at http://www.milehighonthecheap.com/.  Enjoy!
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		<title>Win a Trip to Tahiti</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/win-tahiti-trip/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/win-tahiti-trip/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2009 01:14:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Freebies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[South Pacific]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Free Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Tahiti]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel contest]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1843</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Looking for an investment that will pay off for years?  How about love?  The &#8220;Invest In Your Love&#8221; video contest will send six winning couples or families to the legendary and exotic islands of Tahiti.
Couples and families can now submit creative, entertaining, and interesting videos to the Invest In Your Love contest via www.investinyourlove.com showcasing [...]]]></description>
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		<title>FREE and Really Cheap Accommodations Worldwide!</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/free-accommodations/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/free-accommodations/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2009 22:58:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Accommodations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Freebies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cheap accommodations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free accommodations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Free and Really Cheap Accommodations Worldwide]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free rent]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1837</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Wouldn&#8217;t it be great if you could travel throughout the United States and the world and not have to pay for your accommodations?  With airlines being forced to raise their fares, and car travel increasing in cost thanks to high gas prices, here are some great options that are genuine freebies, plus some really inexpensive [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Urbanspoon: Find the Perfect Restaurant</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/urbanspoon-for-restaurants/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/urbanspoon-for-restaurants/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:39:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[restaurants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Australia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Canada]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[restaurant reviews]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[UK]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[urbanspoon.com]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1831</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[I just discovered an awesome website that lets you choose from a large list of cities in the USA, Canada, UK, and Australia.  And THEN you can narrow your search down by neighborhood, price, type of food, and special features (such as free Wi-fi).
You&#8217;ll also find restaurant reviews by critics and by users as well as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free Hotel Stay on Sunday in Birmingham, Alabama!</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/free-hotel-stay-in-birmingham/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/free-hotel-stay-in-birmingham/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2009 23:14:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Accommodations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Free Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Freebies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Birmingham Alabama]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free accommodations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free hotel room]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free stuff]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[freebie]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1826</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The Greater Birmingham Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) has a creative response to the dreary downturn in both business and leisure travel. It is inviting travelers to stay Friday and Saturday nights and get Sunday night free at participating hotels.
More than 35 area hotels have signed on as Free Day partners.  Dozens of attractions have [...]]]></description>
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		<title>ThriftyTraveling.com is on Twitter at http://twitter.com/thriftytraveler!</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/thriftytravelingcom-on-twitter/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/thriftytravelingcom-on-twitter/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 00:33:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Free Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fun Stuff]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Information]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[budget travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mary Van Meer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mary VanMeer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[thriftytraveling.com]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Twitter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[twitter.com/maryvanmeer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[twitter.com/thriftytraveler]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1819</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Fantastic news!  In addition to the tips and resources you find here on this site and in the ThriftyTraveling.com Newsletter, we are now all a-twitter with cool tweets to share with you!  Some link back to this website.  Some link to other cool websites I discover.  Some tweets are simply occasional bursts of enthusiasm from ME!  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chateau Camping in France</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/chateau-camping-in-france/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/chateau-camping-in-france/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:05:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Accommodations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Camping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Europe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[chateau camping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[France]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1784</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Exactly 50 years ago, a novel idea was born.  Georges Pilliet began to encourage chateau owners to open up their properties to campers.  Some agreed, and the first outdoor hotel chain was born.  It was called Les Castels.  Today, there are 39 cha-teaux, country homes, and historic houses in the Castels family.
Many of these four-star [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Art of Solo Dining</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/art-of-solo-dining/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/art-of-solo-dining/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Mar 2009 23:29:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Food and Wine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Women Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[restaurants]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solo travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Art and Satisfaction of Dining Alone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to dine alone]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Marya Charles Alexander]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solo dining]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solodining.com]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1772</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Whatever your status (single, divorced, married, or . . .), your next trip may include the challenge of eating out alone. It&#8217;s easy to turn frustration into satisfaction whenever you choose!
The Art and Satisfaction of Dining Alone &#8211; REVEALED! Five Easy Steps to Success, a quick and entertaining read, will teach you how to develop [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Historic Mount Vernon to Offer Money-Saving Admission Packages!</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/mount-vernon-discounts/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/mount-vernon-discounts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2009 00:44:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Attractions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Museums]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[George Washington]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mount Vernon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mt. Vernon]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Mount Vernon invites visitors to save a few &#8220;Washingtons&#8221; with new money-saving packages!  Beginning April 1 through October 31, Mount Vernon&#8217;s three new packages can save visitors money while providing an entertaining and enriching experience for the entire family.  The packages will be available through Visit.MountVernon.org or at Mount Vernon &#8217;s Ford Orientation Center ticket [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Bargaining 101:  Lesson One</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/bargaining-101-lesson-one/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/bargaining-101-lesson-one/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:15:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bargaining]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bargains]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1709</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In most parts of the world, including the U.S. and Canada, bargaining is quite common.  It&#8217;s just a question of knowing what to say and how to say it.  Try the hints and techniques below as often as possible.  What have you got to lose?!  Bargaining is a game; it&#8217;s fun; and it&#8217;s actually often EXPECTED.
Sometimes [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Solo Travel Tip</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/solo-travel-tip/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:47:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solo travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[meeting people]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[solo traveling]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[traveling alone]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1702</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you would like to meet other solo travelers, take an activity type of vacation such as a bicycle trip through Europe.  Or get involved with group activities on a cruise ship, or even in your home town!  The idea is to have something to do every day, something to do with a group, and something [...]]]></description>
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		<title>See the Mona Lisa for FREE!</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/mona-lisa-for-free/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/mona-lisa-for-free/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:34:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Attractions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Europe]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Free Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Freebies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Museums]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[art]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free admission]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free stuff]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[freebie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Louvre museum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mona Lisa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[museum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paris]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You can see the Mona Lisa for free if you plan ahead. You will find her at the Louvre museum, one of the most popular museums in Paris.
While general admission is about $12 (€9) for a full day pass and about $8 (€6) from 6 p.m. to 9:45 p.m., admission is free all day on [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Terrorist Advisories</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/terrorist-advisories/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/terrorist-advisories/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:14:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Healthy Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safe Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Terrorism]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[American Citizens Services and Crisis Management]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[terrorist advisories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[U.S. Deparatment of State]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://thriftytraveling.com/?p=1645</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The U.S. Department of State&#8217;s American Citizens Services and Crisis Management (ACS) offers frequently-updated bulletins about outbreaks of disease and terrorist activity everywhere in the world.  As a precaution, check their website or call them immediately prior to your trip.  Call 1-888-407-4747, or go their website located at http://travel.state.gov/travel/travel_1744.html.
]]></description>
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		<title>Ultimate Travelers Exit Directory: A &#8220;Must Have&#8221; for Campers and Car Travelers</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/travelers-exit-directory/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/travelers-exit-directory/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:47:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Books]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Camping]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United States]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[car travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Exit Now: Ultimate Travelers Exit Directory]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Admit it. Haven&#8217;t you ever said to yourself, even during a short road trip, &#8220;I wonder what I&#8217;ll find if I take the next exit off the interstate&#8221;?  If you just need food or gas, or if you need a hardware store or mechanic, this book will make life on the road easier for you.
Exit [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free Yacht Trips</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/free-yacht-trips/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/free-yacht-trips/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2009 01:51:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Cruise Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Free Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Freebies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cruises]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[yacht trips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Here is a FREE way to search for sunken treasure; go on a week-long fishing expedition; travel around the Caribbean or to South America or Europe.
Have you ever wanted to sail the seven seas on a sloop, a schooner, or a yacht, but don&#8217;t know &#8220;fore&#8221; from &#8220;aft&#8221;?  There is a way! 
Of course, you can [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Transportation Savvy</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Mar 2009 01:06:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Discounts]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[CTA pass in Chicago]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Travel like a local. Take the bus, train, or trolley. A Metrocard will save you money in New York subways; MARTA is a good bet from the airport in Atlanta; buy a CTA pass in Chicago for the elevated trains; and head for L.A.&#8217;s clean, efficient Metro Red Line to get from downtown L.A. to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Discount Cards for Students, Youths 25 and Under, and Teachers!</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/student-teacher-discount-cards/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/student-teacher-discount-cards/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:12:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Accommodations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Air Travel]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is for full-time students who are at least 12 years of age.  The International Youth Travel Card is available to those 25 years old or younger.  And the International Teacher ID Card (ITIC) is the only internationally-recognized form of proof of your status as a full-time teacher.
These I.D. cards [...]]]></description>
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		<title>One Way to Get a Cheaper Hotel Rate</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/cheaper-hotel-rate/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:19:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Accommodations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Travel Discounts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[discounts]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Do NOT book your hotel room through the hotel chain&#8217;s toll-free reservation number or strictly depend upon their website.  There&#8217;s no opportunity to negotiate a better rate or learn about a better room that just became available.  Call the property directly.  There is usually at least one hotel promotion going on at all times.  ASK!  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Disney World Discounts</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/disney-world-discounts/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/disney-world-discounts/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2009 22:58:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Accommodations]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Orlando]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[While the Magicard will save you lots of money during your stay in the Orlando area, it won&#8217;t help you save money at Disney World.  For great special offers go to their website located at:  http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/special-offers/
Or call them directly and ask what special offers are available right now.
Guest Information: 1-407-939-6244
Vacation Package Booking: 1-407-939-7675
Resort Room-Only Bookings: [...]]]></description>
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		<title>To Save Money in Orlando: Get a FREE Magicard</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/free-orlando-magicard/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2009 01:11:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Orlando Magicard is a free gift which can save you hundreds of dollars on accommodations, attractions, golf, dining, transportation, sports and recreation, and shopping in the Orlando area. 
You can read about it, download it, and print it out at: http://www.orlandoinfo.com/magicard/index.cfm.
Or call the Orlando/Orange County Convention &#38; Visitors Bureau to have them mail you a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The &#8220;Thrifty Traveling&#8221; Philosophy</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/thrifty-traveling-philosophy/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/thrifty-traveling-philosophy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2009 19:50:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Free Travel]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The ThriftyTraveling.com Newsletter welcomes you to a whole new world of travel . . . with a different point of view!  It&#8217;s not as much a question of the size of your travel budget but rather what kind of travel experience you are looking for. 
Even if you are accustomed to strictly First Class, 5-Star travel, if [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Fantasy of Flight Offers an Annual Boarding Pass</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/fantasy-of-flight-offers-an-annual-boarding-pass/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:30:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Attractions]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Located in Polk City, Florida, Fantasy of Flight is an aviation-themed attraction showcasing vintage aircraft from the world&#8217;s largest private collection; themed immersion experiences; flight simulators; interactive exhibits; a tram tour of aircraft maintenance areas; Restoration and Backlot tours; and an Aerial Demonstration of the Day. 
It has just announced its first-ever annual pass.   The Boarding [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Free Admission to Universal Orlando Resort for the Military</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:51:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Attractions]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Military]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Universal Orlando Resort&#8217;s new Military Salute program offers one free 2-park (Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure), seven-day unlimited admission ticket to all United States Active Duty (includes Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard or Reservists) and Retired military service members with a valid military photo I.D. 
Active Duty and Retired military personnel [...]]]></description>
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		<title>PerfectFamilyVacation.com Offers Great Deals</title>
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		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/perfectfamilyvacationcom-offers-great-deals/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:44:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Accommodations]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Families looking for an affordable winter wonderland retreat for exceptional skiing, snowboarding, and sledding should check out Shadow Ridge Resort, one of the many travel deals offered by www.PerfectFamilyVacation.com. The website, specializing in creating memorable and affordable family trips, has announced a further price reduction of 10 to 33 percent off of last year&#8217;s already [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Egyptian Cruise Offers an April 2-for-1 Special</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/egyptian-cruise/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/egyptian-cruise/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2009 02:16:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Africa]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cruise Travel]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Variety Cruises presents major last-minute savings for the April 4 departure on its Egyptian &#8220;Red Sea Wonders&#8221; cruise.  The largest small-ship cruise company in the Mediterranean offers a &#8220;Red Sea Wonders Two-for-One Special,&#8221; where the second guest in a double cabin is free!  It is valid for departures from Sharm El Sheikh.  Fares per person, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Llama Trekking: Fall in Llama Love</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/llama-trekking/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2009 01:36:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Adventure Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Camping]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ann N. Yungmeyer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hiking]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Smoky Mountains]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[by Ann N. Yungmeyer
Ever been curious about llama trekking?  The &#8220;sport&#8221; has become increasingly popular in mountainous terrain, and one such place to try it is the Great Smoky Mountains.  First, to clarify, you don&#8217;t ride a llama, you lead it along, and it can carry your pack, lunch, or camping gear.  So, what&#8217;s the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Roosevelt Hotel in New York City at a Thrifty Price</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Feb 2009 23:22:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Accommodations]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[The Roosevelt Hotel]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Until April 30, The Roosevelt Hotel is offering a great deal called &#8220;New York, I Love You,&#8221; based on the movie of the same name which premieres on February 13, 2009.
Starting at $209 per person for a three-day/two-night stay, you will get a free &#8220;I Love New York&#8221; T-shirt, a tour of Central Park highlighting [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Visit Disney World or Disneyland for FREE!</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/visit-disney-world-or-disneyland-for-free/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/visit-disney-world-or-disneyland-for-free/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2009 20:46:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Attractions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Children]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Family Travel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Freebies]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Anaheim]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are 18 years old or older, register your birthday with your favorite Disney theme park and sign up for free admission!  What a great way to spend your birthday!  A day at Disney World or Disneyland for FREE during 2009!
While you have to be at least 18 to register a birthday, this offer [...]]]></description>
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		<title>John Lennon and Yoko Ono&#8217;s Bed-In, 40th Anniversary</title>
		<link>http://thriftytraveling.com/john-lennon-bed-in/</link>
		<comments>http://thriftytraveling.com/john-lennon-bed-in/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2009 21:50:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mary VanMeer</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Give Peace a Chance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[John Lennon]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Discover Montreal this Spring and Give Peace a Chance
This year marks the 40th anniversary of John Lennon and Yoko Ono&#8217;s Bed-In staged in Montréal in May 26 to June 2, 1969 at The Fairmont Queen Elizabeth Hotel, which promoted a message of peace.
 
To commemorate the event, the Montreal Museum of Fine Arts (www.mmfa.qc.ca), in collaboration [...]]]></description>
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