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Special September 2011 fares for RTW tickets

Friday, September 2nd, 2011

Not all RTW trips are made the same. While it’s always great to plan your trip around seeing iconic sites like Machu Picchu, the Taj Mahal, and Angkor Wat, there are other travelers who are in it for the adventure. If you are thinking about a RTW trip, have you considered following in the steps of a famous adventurer/

Or maybe you’ve always dreamed of going on an iconic journey like taking the Trans Siberian Railway or driving part of the Pan American Highway. Options abound for any RTW trip, and now is the time to make your travel dreams come true.

This months Round the World Ticket Watch provides great variety for the RTW traveler. So get to work on the Round the World Trip Planner, and if you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!

Here are the September ticket deals – these prices are good through September 30, 2011.

Latin America, Europe, Africa, and Asia Expedition: New York – San Jose (Costa Rica) – Lima – Rio de Janeiro – OVERLAND – Buenos Aires – Rome – London – Paris – Nairobi – OVERLAND – Johannesburg – Cairo – Bombay / Mumbai – OVERLAND – Delhi – Kuala Lumpur – OVERLAND – Bangkok – New York, from US$3399 plus taxes
Four Continent Excursion Los Angeles – London – Nairobi -OVERLAND – Dar Es Salaam – Johannesburg – OVERLAND – Cape Town – Chiang Mai – OVERLAND – Bangkok – Phuket – Singapore -OVERLAND – Kuala Lumpur – Sydney – Nadi (Fiji) – Los Angeles, from US$2999 plus taxes
Asia Hopper with Russia New York – Beijing – OVERLAND – Hong Kong – Singapore – OVERLAND – Bangkok – Delhi – Moscow – New York, from US$1299 plus taxes

Need a quote? Call Dave, our RTW Expert at 1-866-549-7614 or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels!

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Special August 2011 fares for RTW tickets

Monday, August 1st, 2011

Chances are, that if you’re planning a round the world trip, Europe might not be on the itinerary. While Europe tends to be more expensive than some destinations in Asia, Africa, and South America, you shouldn’t write it off altogether.

“There are still plenty of places on this continent to travel inexpensively, and the following 12 cities across 5 European countries won’t cost more than $50US/day to travel in, so take advantage of an opportunity to see an otherwise expensive region on the cheap.” — 12 Budget European Destinations to Add to Your RTW

This month’s Round the World Ticket Watch takes a closer look at budget options in regions that you might not be considering for your RTW. So get to work on the Round the World Trip Planner, and if you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!

Here are the August ticket deals – these prices are good through August 31, 2011.

Equator-hopper Circle Pacfic Ticket: Los Angeles – Sydney – overland – Perth – Bali (Denpasar) – Singapore – overland – Bangkok – Los Angeles from USD $1545 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1020614
Equator to The Pole RTW Ticket: New York – Hong Kong – Singapore – overland – Kuala Lumpur – Delhi – overland – Bombay / Mumbai – Cairo – Istanbul – overland – Athens – Vienna – overland – Paris – Reykjavik – New York from USD $1799 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1035842
Grand Caravan RTW Ticket:New York – London – Delhi – Chennai / Madras – overland – Bombay / Mumbai – Cairo – Istanbul – overland – Athens – Nairobi – overland – Johannesburg – New York from USD $1999 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1042341

Need a quote? Call Dave, our RTW Expert at 1-866-549-7614 or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels! Photo by: studiogerk

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Special July 2011 fares for RTW tickets

Friday, July 1st, 2011

You don’t have to quit your job to travel the world. There are many career paths that can let you combine a bit of work and travel — from teaching ESL to becoming a Peace Corps volunteer, or even becoming a travel nurse. You might have to be a bit more flexible with your time for some of these travel jobs, but if having income on the road is appealing to you, it might be worth it.

This month’s Round the World Ticket Watch takes a closer look at working on the road. So get to work on the Round the World Trip Planner, and if you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!

Here are the July ticket deals – these prices are good through July 31, 2011.

Big India RTW Trip: San Francisco – Bangkok – Calcutta / Kolkata – Madras / Chennai – Cochin / Kochi – Bangalore – Goa – Bombay / Mumbai – Delhi – London – San Francisco from US$1449 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1032324
Canada RTW Ticket: Vancouver – Sydney – Perth – Bali (Denpasar) – Singapore – Bangkok – Saigon / Ho Chi Minh – Hanoi – Guangzhou / Canton – Beijing – Shanghai – Paris – London – Reykjavik – Vancouver from CAD $2399 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1035824
Asia & Europe RTW: New York – Bali (Denpasar) – Yogyakarta – Singapore – Chiang Mai – Kunming – Beijing – Shanghai – Rome – London – New York from US$1899 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1035820

Need a quote? Call Dave, our RTW Expert at 1-866-549-7614 or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels! Photo by: Adam Seper

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Traveling Responsibly on Your RTW

Monday, June 6th, 2011

When planning your round the world trip, the biggest issues on your mind will most likely be: where should I go, how long should I travel for, what should I do, and how much money do I need for my trip? But an equally important though often overlooked consideration is how you can make sure that your presence doesn’t negatively impact an area, eco-system, or culture.

RTW travelers often stretch their travel dollars by spending more time in cheap countries to visit, but few give much thought to how their dollars are being spent and if they are actually helping or hurting the destinations they are visiting. Though these developing countries are inexpensive to visit, many also suffer for social and environmental problems that can be exacerbated by well-meaning but clueless tourists. That why, when it comes to how to travel guilt-free in developing nations, the best thing you can do is to get educated. Find out what issues the local people and environment of a place are facing and how tourism is affecting it. Choose tour companies, businesses and services that put money back into the community rather than use the money to line the pockets of a multi-national corporation. Make sure local guides are paid an honest wage, and choose volunteering opportunities that contribute to a long-term solution rather than a quick fix to the area’s problems.

Another way to make sure you’re doing more good than harm on your travels is to avoid giving money to people on the street. You may think you are helping, but by giving to beggars you are actually encouraging that behavior. Instead, donate to organized charities that can put the money to better use helping more people.

No matter where you go on your travels, your presence has an impact on the people and place you are visiting. Make sure than impact is a good one by traveling responsible and protecting the world you are exploring on your trip.

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Special June 2011 fares for RTW tickets

Monday, June 6th, 2011

Do you have a travel blog? While blogging about your trip hasn’t always been part of the RTW life, most travelers now contemplate how they’ll share their adventures while on the road – whether that’s via Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, email or a blog. There’s no right or wrong answer to the question: “Should You Start a Travel Blog for Your Round the World Trip?”, but there are definitely a few things to consider.

This month’s Round the World Ticket Watch takes a closer look at travel blogs. So in the meantime, test out the Round the World Trip Planner. If you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!

Here are the June ticket deals – these prices are good through June 30, 2011.

The Basics – England, India, Thailand RTW: Los Angeles – London – Delhi – Calcutta / Kolkata – Bangkok – Los Angeles from US$1299 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1032324
The Canadian Ticket: Vancouver – Beijing – Delhi – Bombay / Mumbai – London – Rome – Paris – Vancouver from CAD $1599 (plus taxes) Code: HAT948755
5 Continent RTW: New York – Los Angeles – Auckland – Sydney – Perth – Bali (Denpasar) – Singapore – Saigon / Ho Chi Minh – Hanoi – Bangkok – Phuket – Johannesburg – Cape Town – Buenos Aires – Rio de Janeiro – Lima – San Jose – New York from US$3499 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1032337

Need a quote? Call Dave, our RTW Expert at 1-866-549-7614 or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels! emilio labrador

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Special May 2011 fares for RTW tickets

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2011

Are you planning or dreaming about your RTW trip? If you’re still on the fence about when, how or why you should take an around the world trip, stay tuned for this month’s Round the World Ticket Watch. In the meantime, test out the Round the World Trip Planner and get some inspiration with 11 Reasons to Stop Dreaming and Start Planning Your Round the World Trip. If you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!

Here are the May ticket deals – these prices are good through May 31, 2011.

Round the World Special: New York – Beijing – Hong Kong – Bali (Denpasar) – Singapore – Saigon / Ho Chi Minh -Hanoi – Bangkok – Delhi – Cochin / Kochi – Muscat – Dubai – Cairo – Casablanca – Nairobi – Cape Town – Buenos Aires – Lima – New York from US$3495 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1026629
London & Asia RTW Ticket: New York – Shanghai – Bali (Denpasar) – Yogyakarta – Singapore – Chiang Mai – Kunming – Kathmandu – Goa – Delhi – London – New York from $1895 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1026640
Circle South America:Miami – Lima – Santiago – Buenos Aires – Montevideo – Iguazu Falls (Brazil side) – Rio de Janeiro – Cartagena – Miami from US$1345 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1026614

Need a quote? Call Dave, our RTW Expert at 1-866-549-7614 or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels!

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Special April 2011 fares for RTW tickets

Friday, April 1st, 2011

How do you fit in everything you want to see around the world, in one trip? It can be tough to plan a two week vacation, so while planning your RTW route is obviously loads of fun, it can also be a bit of a challenge. First world problems, my friend.

First up? Jot down a bunch of places you’d love to see on your RTW. Of course this list is going change a lot after you consider your budget and the logistics of traveling to some of the more obscure places. Picking a lot of budget locations is a great way to start your route — think Southeast Asia and Latin America. My favorite trip planning method always involves a map of some kind, and sometimes it includes wasting a few hours with our Round the World Trip Planner!

How do you plan your trips? This month’s Round the World Ticket Watch focuses on RTW routes, so if you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!

Here are the April ticket deals – these prices are good through April 30, 2011.

Circle Pacific Special: Los Angeles – Sydney – Overland – Perth – Bali (Denpasar) – Singapore – Overland – Bangkok – Los Angeles from US$1395 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1020614
RTW from Canada: Vancouver – Beijing – Delhi – Overland – Bombay / Mumbai – London – Rome – Overland – Paris – Vancouver from CAD $1599 (plus taxes) Code: HAT948755
Around the World Special:New York – Vancouver – Shanghai – Overland – Kunming – Chiang Mai – Overland – Kuala Lumpur – Cochin / Kochi – Overland – Goa – Delhi – London – New York from US$1645 (plus taxes) Code: HAT1020624

Need a quote? Call Dave, our RTW Expert at 1-866-549-7614 or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels! Photo by dockedship

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Special March 2011 fares for RTW tickets

Friday, March 4th, 2011

Ever been sick while traveling? While most of us have at one point on a smaller trip, it’s almost inevitable that you’ll get at least something little like a stomach bug while you’re out traveling for a year. And with all the fun and adventure of being on the road, it can be hard to stay healthy while traveling.

Even after you’ve gotten your travel shots, picked your malaria meds, and compared travel insurance, the real challenge can be once you hit the road. So check out the FAQ RTW Health questions and get planning your RTW trip!

How do you stay healthy on the road? This month’s Round the World Ticket Watch focuses on RTW health, so if you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!

Here are the March ticket deals – these prices are good through March 31, 2011.

India Explorer:New York – Hong Kong – Bombay / Mumbai – Goa – Delhi – London – New York from US$1199 (plus taxes) Code: HAT923287
Canada, China, India, England, Italy, France RTW: Vancouver – Beijing – Delhi – surface – Bombay / Mumbai – London – Rome – surface – Paris – Vancouver from US$1599 (plus taxes) Code: HAT948755
SE Asia & Australia RTW: Los Angeles – Bangkok – surface – Singapore – Bali (Denpasar) – Darwin – Cairns – surface – Melbourne – Nadi (Fiji) – Los Angeles from US$1899 (plus taxes) Code: HAT838550

Need a quote? Call Dave, our RTW Expert at 1-866-549-7614 or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels! Photo by luder5

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Special February 2011 fares for RTW tickets

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

While Southeast Asia has long been on the backpacker radar as a budget-friendly destination, there are locations across the globe, even in Europe, that are a little easier on your wallet than Paris, London, or Tokyo.

Need a little inspiration? Check out 5 Countries to Visit for Under $500, to add to your RTW trip plan.

What are your favorite budget friendly destinations? This month’s Round the World Ticket Watch focuses on budget-friendly destinations to add to your itinerary, so if you’re not already a subscriber, go sign up!

Here are the February ticket deals – these prices are good through February 28, 2011.

South America Explorer:Miami – Cartagena – Rio de Janeiro – surface – Santiago – Lima – Cusco – Quito – San Jose – Miami from US$1099 (plus taxes) Code: HAT922866
Italy, India, Indonesia RTW: New York – Rome – Delhi – Bali (Denpasar) – New York from US$1699 (plus taxes) Code: HAT948804
Africa & Asia RTW: Los Angeles – London – Nairobi – surface – Dar Es Salaam – Johannesburg – surface – Cape Town – Kuala Lumpur – Sydney – Nadi (Fiji) – Los Angeles from US$2150 (plus taxes) Code: HAT949001

Need a quote? Call Dave, our RTW Expert at 1-866-549-7614 or create your own adventure with the round the world trip planner. Happy travels!

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RTW Inspiration: Travel Themes

Thursday, February 3rd, 2011

Not everyone needs an inspiration to take a RTW trip, but sometimes it’s fun to have a theme for a journey. Some people take cooking classes, some go in search of Icelandic elves, some skydive in each place they visit, some go birdwatching around the world – the list of possibilities is endless. The main thing is to make sure it’s something that interests you.

A popular quest for many travelers is to follow the sun around the world. It’s not difficult to do this, since there’s always some place on the planet that’s warm no matter what time of year it is, but sometimes going where the sun is means going at the most expensive time of year. Ideal weather does, after all, tend to indicate the high season. Luckily, there are enough places that are delightful weather-wise during the shoulder season that you don’t have to spend a fortune to visit.

One fun activity many people all over the planet take part in – whether they’re traveling or not – is geocaching. It’s something you can do where you live, hunting down caches and hiding your own for others to find, but it’s widespread enough now that you can go geocaching around the world. All it takes is a GPS unit or a geocaching app on an iPhone – it’s an activity that can get you away from the usual stops on a traveler’s itinerary, and potentially help you interact with the locals, too.

For anyone who’s traveling on a budget, there are all kinds of things you can do to get away from your normal routine without blowing a lot of money. Not only that, there are some places where the normal tourist routine includes free activities and attractions. The free ways to discover a destination vary depending on where you are, but in many places you can find free museums, art-filled churches with free entry, free city walking tours, free outdoor concerts or movies, and free festivals. It’s always worth a stop at the tourist information office to find out what you can do for free in a given location.

What’s the inspiration or theme for your RTW trip?

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