China cuts overseas travel for 4,000 government officials

By AP on Tuesday, January 06, 2009
China says it nixed overseas travel for 4,000 government officials in the second half of last year to cut expenses and that it will crack down on those who fake invitation letters so they can travel.
Overseas travel is a big perk for Chinese officials, including some trips that have had nothing to do with official business. In November, government officials in southeastern Zhejiang province were punished for spending $94,000 in taxpayer money on lavish vacations to Hawaii, Las Vegas and San Francisco, intended to be used for business purposes.
The official Xinhua News Agency reported Tuesday that about 830,000 officials traveled abroad on public expense from June to November, down 18.9 per cent year-on-year.

Travelers will be getting lots of deals in 2009

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By Kitty Bean Yancey, USA TODAY.

Wallet-watching travelers will be taking fewer trips, waiting longer to book them in hopes of a deal and downscaling vacations. Las Vegas will remain a big draw, and Mexico will be hotter than a chili pepper.
That's the outlook for 2009, according to travel analysts and providers and a survey of 547 agents, managers and agency owners with Travel Leaders (formerly Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates), out today. Read More

Travel Insurance

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If you are planning a vacation now or in the nearby future, then you might want to consider acquiring travel insurance. This can be beneficial for any type of trip, from a Caribbean cruise to an overseas trip for business or a personal travel. Investing in travel insurance can be a smart choice. It will save you money in the long run while still giving you the peace of mind that you are fully protected.

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The following article is one that was written by Consumer Reports. The article is a little outdated but the content is still good and provides valuable questions and information every traveler should know when it comes to travel insurance.Travel insurance: Cut your risks If illness, accident, or emergency strikes before or during a tour or cruise, you could face two major financial risks: the loss of nonrefundable prepayments and the heavy expense of emergency transportation home. Your exposure to either of those risks can total thousands of dollars. Fortunately, travel insurance can protect you against both. But keep in mind: Insurance is the most overpriced of all travel services. Read More

Vacations in Jamaica

Happy 2009 everyone. Well, start your year planning your next vacation to Jamaica as you would any other vacation. Make a decision on a budget, decide when you want to go and decide where in Jamaica you want to stay. Dear friends there are a lot of reasons why visit Jamaica.
Top 4 reason to visit Jamaica
The all-Inclusive resort was invented here, and its beaches are among the best in the Caribbean.
Golfers will be delighted by the many wonderful courses, primarily in the Montego Bay area.
Families will find every conceivable activity, great beaches, and many child-friendly resorts.
Jamaica has rich cultural traditions exhibited particularly in local music, art, and cuisine.
Chances are you will never fully understand Jamaica in all its delightful complexity, but I know you will have a good time trying. You can do a lot of things in Jamaica, such as, partying in Negril, shop in Montego Bay, or just simply relax at one of the island’s many all-inclusive resorts, but you will also discover culture and delicious cuisine. Jamaica offers a variety of destinations you can visit.
The most popular are Negril,Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, Runaway Bay, Port Antonio and the South Coast. Most resorts will provide you with all the entertainment you could possibly want. They can also arrange for tours to other parts of the Island. Some things you may want to consider doing while taking your vacations in Jamaica:

• Visiting a plantation
• Taking a Tour of a Rum Factory
• Shopping
• Visiting one of the fantastic waterfalls
• Take a horseback ride along the beach
• Visiting the Bob Marley Museum
  

These are only a small taste of the many things that Jamaica has to offer beyond the gorgeous beaches and fantastic weather. It isn't just for singles, it isn't just for honeymooners, and it isn't just for families. It is for everyone. "So come to Jamaica and feel all right."

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Holidays in Orlando, Florida

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Are you ready for the Christmas and New Years holidays? Orlando, Florida is the place waiting for you with a warm winter. Orlando knows how to treat visitors and make them feel at home since they have been hosting millions of guests every year for many years. The Orlando way of life is known for its, not just the industry. Orlando is a city for all types of people hospitality, especially families. Why not make it a family holiday trip this year?

INVITING YOUR SENSES There are numerous fabulous attractions at Orlando always ready to appease your senses and cool your mind. Orlando is known as the theme park capital of America, which is a well deserved title. Besides Orlando has major international parks, smaller attractions and an unbelievable family point of interest. It has something of great enjoyment for everyone young and old.

MOST ENJOYABLE THEME PARKS Orlando has the most enjoyable theme parks of the world. A few of its foremost theme park contributions are Disney World, Sea World and Universal Studios. These theme parks can be further broken down into a number of smaller parks. For example, Disney World alone has a number of places like the Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, Camp Disney, an animal safari zone, MGM Studios and Pleasure Island. There is also Sea World and Wet n Wild which itself needs a day full to enjoy the water rides.

BALLOON RIDE There is nothing enjoyable like seeing Florida in a hot air balloon. Thompson Aire offers one of the most spectacular balloon rides of your life. You can see the real Florida from heights of the sky.
DEEP SEA FISHING Are you interested in some deep sea fishing? Easily you can fish on the largest party boat in Port Canaveral, The Orlando Princess in Orlando. This new and beautiful 80 foot catamaran will take you out to the deep blue sea to fish your heart out. Variety of fishing trips are offered to bring the whole family out for a day of fun filled deep sea fishing.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTERThe visit to Orlando can be complete and fruitful only with the trip to the Kennedy Space Center. NASA is the only place on the earth where you can see a rocket, meet an astronaut, and if lucky, even view a real launch into space. You can experience space flight simulators, and know a lot of things about the never ending space. The flight simulation can be a great experience, which is almost real, and you can also get to see an astronaut's view of earth from the space.

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