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Friday, October 1st, 2010
Flashpacker vs backpacker, hotel vs hostel, laptop vs Moleskine journal… This month we’ll be discussing tech-friendly travel and the great tech debate of flashpackers vs backpackers and round the world travelers.
Are you a flashpacker? This month’s Round the World Ticket Watch focuses on tech gear and what to take or skip, so if you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!
Here are the October ticket deals – these prices are good through October 31, 2010.
- Latin America Budget Ticket: Miami – Cartagena – Rio de Janiero – surface – Santiago – Lima – Cuzco – Quito – San Jose, Costa Rica – Miami from US$999 (plus taxes) Code: HAT922866
- 4-Continent RTW Tour: New York or Boston – San Francisco – Hong Kong – Singapore – surface – Kuala Lumpur – Delhi – surface – Mumbai (Bombay) – Cairo – Istanbul – surface – Athens – Vienna – surface – Paris – Reykjavik – New York or Boston from US$1599 (plus taxes) Code: HAT922850
- Australia, Africa, Europe Ticket: Los Angeles – London – Johannesburg – Sydney – Auckland – Los Angeles from US$2199 (plus taxes) Code: HAT922871
Or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels! photo by Amir K
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Special September 2010 fares for RTW tickets
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010
Ah, finances. Typically thought of as the “unfun” bit of trip planning (except a few of us who will go all out with Excel spreadsheets and graphs), staying within your budget on the road is a pretty big deal. A few months ago, we talked about budgeting and saving for your round the world trip. So this month we’ll be discussing how to stay on target with your budget while on the road, what credit cards are great for travelers and whether or not working along the way is a part of your plan.
How do you stay on budget for travel expenses? This month’s Round the World Ticket Watch focuses on money + traveling, so if you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!
Here are the September ticket deals – these prices are good through September 30, 2010.
- SE Asia & Europe Budget Ticket: San Francisco or Los Angeles – Manila – Borneo (Kota Kinabalu) – Singapore – Angkor Wat (Siem Reap) – surface – Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City – Bangkok – surface – Kuala Lumpur – London – Amsterdam – surface – Paris – San Francisco or Los Angeles from US$1299 (plus taxes) Code: HAT915427
- Oceania Explorer: Los Angeles – Fiji – Auckland – Sydney -Bali – Hong Kong – Los Angeles from US$1949 (plus taxes) Code: HAT570849
- 4-Continent World Tour: New York – Los Angeles – Shanghai – Beijing – surface – Hong Kong – Singapore – Bali – Bangkok – Delhi – surface – Bombay – Nairobi – Cairo – Istanbul – surface – Athens – Rome – surface – Milan – Barcelona – surface – London – Reykjavik – New York from US$2699 (plus taxes) Code: HAT915427
Or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels! photo by Ed Yourdon
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Special August 2010 fares for RTW tickets
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010
How do you plan a round the world trip route? What destinations are must-sees? Some travelers are after an endless summer — chasing beach season around the world — while others are looking to hit the world’s biggest, busiest, most cultural or the best architectural cities.
So how do you narrow down your route? This month’s Round the World Ticket Watch focuses on tips for deciding on a RTW route, so if you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!
Here are the August ticket deals – these prices are good through August 31, 2010.
- SE Asia Explorer: Los Angeles or San Francisco – Bangkok – Singapore – Denpasar (Bali) – Hong Kong – Los Angeles or San Francisco from US$1149 (plus taxes) Code: HAT909387
- China India London Trip: Los Angeles – Shanghai – Delhi – London – Los Angeles from US$1199 (plus taxes) Code: HAT909450
- The World Tour: New York – London – Paris – Prague – Rome – Athens – Overland On Your Own – Istanbul – Dubai – Cape Town – Overland On Your Own – Johannesburg – Dar es Salaam – Overland On Your Own – Nairobi – Bombay / Mumbai – Delhi – Bangkok – Singapore – Denpasar (Bali) – Darwin – Cairns – Overland On Your Own -Sydney – Nadi (Fiji) – Honolulu – Los Angeles – New York from US$3499 (plus taxes) Code: HAT909462
Or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels! photo by rachfog
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Special July 2010 fares for RTW tickets
Thursday, July 1st, 2010
To blog or not to blog? Common question for prospective RTW travelers. On one hand you want to update friends and family and have a record of your travels, and it’s become a lot easier to stay connected while traveling… on the other hand you want to experience your trip — not just take a tour of the world’s internet cafes! So how do you decide? This month’s Round the World Ticket Watch focuses on the pros and cons of travel blogging your RTW trip, so if you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!
Here are the July ticket deals – these prices are good through July 31, 2010.
- South America Grand Tour: Miami – Rio de Janeiro – Buenos Aires – Montevideo – Asuncion – Santiago – Lima – Bogota – Miami from US$1249 (plus taxes) Code: HAT902343
- The Glamorous Route: Los Angeles – Seoul – Shanghai – London – Paris – Los Angeles from US$1399 (plus taxes) Code: HAT901525
- One word – EPIC: New York – Los Angeles – Nadi (Fiji) – Auckland – surface – Christchurch – Sydney – surface – Perth – Bali (Denpasar) – Singapore – surface – Bangkok – Kathmandu – Delhi – surface – Bombay / Mumbai – Cairo – Istanbul – surface – Athens – Rome – surface – London – Reykjavik – New York from US$2499 (plus taxes) Code: HAT903607
Or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels!
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Special June 2010 fares for RTW tickets
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010
What do you take on an RTW trip? The answer(s) to this ultimate question depend on your RTW destinations, length of trip, and your budget. This month’s Round the World Ticket Watch focuses on what to pack and what to leave behind on your RTW, so if you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!
Here are the June ticket deals – these prices are good through June 30, 2010.
- 3-Continent RTW Starter: New York – Paris – Dubai – Beijing – New York from US$1199 (plus taxes) Code: HAT869704
- Backpacker Trail: Los Angeles – London – Bangkok – Sydney – Nadi (Fiji) – Los Angeles from US$1699 (plus taxes) Code: HAT869963
- Asia/Oceania Explorer: San Francisco – Manila – Singapore – Bangkok – Bali (Denpasar) – Perth – surface – Sydney – Nadi (Fiji) – Honolulu – San Francisco from US$1999 (plus taxes) Code: HAT880373
Or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels! (photo by: lindyireland)
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Special May 2010 fares for RTW tickets
Monday, May 3rd, 2010
While staying healthy on your RTW is a priority on the road — the more planning you do before you leave, the less you’ll have to worry. This includes selecting travel insurance, deciding where you’re going and what shots you need, and having a malaria strategy. This month’s Round the World Ticket Watch focuses on keeping healthy on your RTW and travel insurance, so if you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!
Here are the May ticket deals – these prices are good through May 31, 2010.
- Europe/Asia Adventuring: San Francisco – London – Moscow – Beijing – Hong Kong – San Francisco from US$1249 (plus taxes) Code: HAT881658
- Oceania Explorer: Los Angeles – Sydney – Christchurch – Tongatapu (Tonga) – Nadi (Fiji) – Honolulu – San Francisco – Los Angeles from US$1699 (plus taxes) Code: HAT559271
- Ultimate RTW: New York – Beijing – Hong Kong – Singapore – Bangkok – Bombay / Mumbai – Nairobi – Cairo – Athens – Rome – Copenhagen – Berlin – London – New York from US$2499 (plus taxes) Code: HAT570723
Or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels! (photo by: christopher.vanbelle)
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Work Your Way Around the World by Volunteering
Wednesday, April 14th, 2010
If you’re planning a round-the-world trip, chances are that two things are true. 1) You’re fortunate to have the means to earn the money required for your trip, and 2) you want to connect with locals and spend time on your trip experiencing the culture of a place, not just seeing the major tourist sights.
One of the best ways of accomplishing #2, while learning to better appreciate #1, is to volunteer while on your trip. Among the reasons to volunteer abroad, many people say it was to make a deeper connection to the local culture, and to make their own meaningful contribution.
Hanging out in the hostel, drinking beers with fellow travelers in the pubs, browsing the markets for souvenirs for the folks back home – these are all fun activities you may want to do on your trip. Buy why not intersperse those experiences with a few weeks, days, or even hours of volunteering in a new place?
You don’t have to jump right into long-term volunteering, though this is the ideal way to see how your contributions can help the community, and make lasting connections that you’ll remember for life. If you have less time in an area, you can still do some good.
If you’re planning on living abroad for some time though, check out ongoing opportunities. Not only will you be able to learn the ways of the organization and stick around to see how your time is helping out, but sometimes volunteer organizations will offer free accommodations to long-term volunteers, which means you can save money, stay longer, and know that you are making a difference in the world you are exploring.
Photo by Dave Bezaire and Susi Havens-Bezaire
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Special April 2010 fares for RTW tickets
Monday, April 5th, 2010
As the 2010 World Cup quickly approaches, many travelers will be hitting South Africa on their upcoming round the world trip. Not the biggest soccer fan? Planning your RTW around a theme is still a really fun idea! This month’s Round the World Ticket Watch focuses on themed RTW trips, so if you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!
Here are the April RTW ticket deals – these prices are good through April 30, 2010.
- RTW Down Under: Los Angeles – Sydney – Bali (Denpasar) – Singapore – surface – Bangkok – Los Angeles from US$1199 (plus taxes) Code: HAT881267
- SE Asia Explorer: San Francisco – Hong Kong – Bangkok – Bombay / Mumbai – Bangalore – Singapore – San Francisco from US$1549 (plus taxes) Code: HAT671916
- World Cup Grand Tour: New York – Frankfurt – Cape Town – Kuala Lumpur – Bali (Denpasar) – Singapore – Bangkok – Hong Kong – New York from US$1999 (plus taxes) Code: HAT844375
Or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels! (photo by: astique)
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Special March 2010 fares for RTW tickets
Thursday, March 4th, 2010
March is an exciting month for travel planners, as it’s the biggest planning time of the year for RTW trips! This month’s Round the World Ticket Watch focuses on funding your RTW trip, so if you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up — it’s free and you might learn something! 
Here are the March RTW ticket deals – these prices are good through March 31, 2010.
- South American Highlights: Los Angeles – Lima – Buenos Aires – Sao Paulo – Santiago – Los Angeles from US$1099 (plus taxes)
- Ultimate Asia: Los Angeles – Beijing – surface – Xian – Hangzhou – Bangkok – Angkor Wat (Siem Reap) – Luang Phrabang – Hanoi – surface – Saigon / Ho Chi Minh – Singapore – Tokyo – Los Angeles from US$1799 (plus taxes)
- 5-Continent RTW: New York – Berlin – surface – Rome – London – Johannesburg – Sydney – Saigon / Ho Chi Minh – Singapore – Bangkok – Hong Kong – New York from US$2399 (plus taxes)
Or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy savings & travels! (photo by: pfala)
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Special February 2010 fares for RTW tickets
Wednesday, February 3rd, 2010Normal people tend to turn the calendar over to February with a bit of a groan. Nearly everyone I know complains about this month – either because it’s too gray, too short (but the bills are the same), or too artificially lovey-dovey. I keep my mouth shut when they start complaining, because as someone whose birthday is in February, I’m personally a fan of the month.
Still, it’s not surprising that February inspires wanderlust in many people. With the holiday break already a month in the past and the next three-day weekend not even visible on the horizon, it’s enough to make someone throw their hands up and just book a trip already.
But what if you’re ready for something more intense than just a quickie winter getaway? Now is the ideal time to start planning for a long-term trip. And there’s no better way to get motivated for such an adventure than by booking a round-the-world ticket – especially when the destinations on those tickets are to places boasting loads of sunshine and a distinct lack of cold.
Here are the February RTW ticket deals – these prices are good through February 28, 2010.
- Miami – Rio de Janeiro – Buenos Aires – Montevideo – Asuncion – Santiago – Lima – Bogota – Miami from US$1299 (plus taxes)
- San Francisco – Hong Kong – Bangkok – Bombay / Mumbai – Bangalore – Singapore – San Francisco from US$1549 (plus taxes)
- New York – Frankfurt – Cape Town – Kuala Lumpur – Bali (Denpasar) – Singapore – Bangkok – Hong Kong – New York from US$1999 (plus taxes)
And if none of these itineraries looks like the one you’ve been dreaming of, you can customize your own trip with a few clicks of your mouse on our easy- and fun-to-use round the world trip planner. If nothing else, it’s an excellent diversion from that dreary grayness outside your window…
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