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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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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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Cheap Multi-Stop Flights
Monday, March 22nd, 2010
Planning an [almost] around the world trip? Sometimes when you’re not going all the way around the world a multi-city flight (often called a multi-stop or open jaw if you’re traveling overland too) can be a cheaper option. For example, if you’re flying from Los Angeles to Hawaii to Australia and back to Los Angeles, a multi-stop flight could be your best bet.
How to find the cheapest multi-stop flights:
- Plan your RTW itinerary to get a baseline price quote. Check out the latest round the world travel deals for sample itineraries and prices.
- Know your regions – a multi-stop flight from LA to a few major cities in South America could be comparable to an RTW ticket.
- Limit your flights – most multi-stop flight searches only give you 5-6 stops on one booking.
- Fly through major transportation hubs: LAX, NYC, LON, LIM etc
- Plan everything out. The great thing about RTW tickets is that you usually have a fair amount of flexibility to make date and itinerary changes. Don’t expect to be allowed any changes to a standard multi-stop flight.
- Plan a shorter trip. Another reason RTW tickets are so popular is that you can travel for up to one year (the best choice for round the world travelers who don’t know exactly where they’ll be in six months). So if you book a multi-stop flight, try to keep it under 3 months.
- Don’t forget to compare one-way flights on low-cost carriers like Jet Blue and AirTran.
Build your own multi-stop flight:
Expedia multi-stop flights (5 stops maximum)
Kayak multi-city search (6 stops maximum)
britishairways.com (6 stops maximum)
Bottomline:
Multi-city flights can be a deal for shorter, across (instead of around) the world trips with only one to two extra stops added in. Warning: the multi-city flight search can get very time-intensive with so many options available.
(photo: melloveschallah)
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Best Around the World Tickets: A Comparison
Tuesday, March 16th, 2010
What is the best RTW ticket? While our most popular RTW ticket, via the Round the World Trip Planner, is the most flexible and budget-friendly ticket out there, it’s not the best option for every trip. Depending on your location, budget, and destination, for some RTW trips, it makes sense to use different RTW tickets, only one airline, a regional provider, or even some combination of overland travel and one-way flights. Here’s a comparison of all your RTW flight options.
Recommended Provider: BootsnAll airtreks
Best for: RTW trips beginning in the US or Canada Booking: online with the RTW Trip Planner or call 1-866-549-7614 Maximum stops: unlimited Airlines included: any Valid for: 12 months from issue date Maximum flight mileage: unlimited Required stops: no Fine print/exclusions: This is our recommended RTW ticket for a reason — low on fine print. Travel starting in US or Canada. Bonus: You can backtrack (most providers require you to continue moving east or west). You can skip cities in most routings. Business class airfare also available.
Read our AirTreks Round the World Ticket review. Have you taken AirTreks? You can write your own review here, too.
One World Explorer
Best for:First-class RTW travel Book: online at oneworld.com Maximum stops: 5-15 Airlines included: American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LAN, Malev Hungarian, Mexicana, Qantas, Royal Jordinian. Valid for: 12 months from first flight Maximum flight mileage: tiered (based on continents visited) Required stops: no Fine print/exclusions: Pricing is based on number of continents visited and class of travel. Bonus: Business and first class RTW tickets available.
Read our Oneworld Alliance Round the World Ticket review. Have you used Oneworld Alliance? You can write your own review here, too.
Star Alliance
Best for: flight-heavy RTW trips Book: online at staralliance.com Maximum stops: 15 Airlines included: Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, bmi, Brussels Airlines, Continental Airlines, EGYPTAIR, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, Spanair, SWISS, TAP Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, United, US Airways, Adria Airways, Blue 1 and Croatia Airlines. Valid for: 12 months from first flight Maximum flight mileage: 26,000 – 39,000 Required stops: no Fine print/exclusions: Trip has to start and end in the same country. Travel must follow east or west direction (no backtracking). Atlantic and Pacific oceans must each be crossed exactly once. Routing changes $125 fee. Bonus: Business and first class RTW tickets available.
Read our Star Alliance Round the World Ticket review. Have you used Star Alliance? You can write your own review here, too.
Air New Zealand RTW
Best for: limited-stop UK/USA/Australia/New Zealand itineraries Book: online at Air New Zealand Maximum stops: 7 Airlines included: Air New Zealand (partner airlines: Lufthansa, United Airlines, Swiss International, Austrian Airlines, Air Pacific or Air Tahiti Nu) Valid for: 12 months from first flight Maximum flight mileage: unlimited Required stops: Australia or New Zealand Fine print/exclusions: limited stopover points, including 3 in Asia, 3 USA, 5 Pacific Islands. Bonus: Business and first class RTW tickets available.
The Great Escapade
Best for: only RTWs leaving from London or Manchester Book: online at Great Escapade Maximum stops: unlimited Airlines included: Air New Zealand, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Atlantic Valid for: 12 months from first flight Maximum flight mileage: 29,000 Required stops: Australia or New Zealand (and required to cross the Atlantic or Pacific) Fine print/exclusions:you can only stop in each city once and limited stopover points.
Round the World Flights RTW
Best for:UK citizens
Book: by phone or email at Round the World Flights
Maximum stops: unlimited (depends on what company they use)
Airlines included: Various
Valid for: Varies depending on what company they use
Maximum flight mileage: Varies depending on what company they use
Required stops: no
Fine print/exclusions: They act more as a travel agent and sometimes they use the alliances to book their RTW tickets. Sometimes they find other options, so there are no set rules for using them.
Bonus: They have many different options.
Read our Round the World Flights RTW Ticket Review. Have you used Round the World Flights? You can write your own review here, too.
Round About Travel RTW
Best for:Australian citizens
Book: by phone or email at Round About Travel
Maximum stops: unlimited (depends on what company they use)
Airlines included: Various
Valid for: Varies depending on what company they use
Maximum flight mileage: Varies depending on what company they use
Required stops: no
Fine print/exclusions: They act more as a travel agent and sometimes they use the alliances to book their RTW tickets. Sometimes they find other options, so there are no set rules for using them.
Bonus: They have many different options.
Read our Round About Travel RTW Ticket Review. Have you used Round About Travel? You can write your own review here, too.
STA Travel RTW
Best for: Students, teachers, and those under 26 years old
Book: by phone or email at STA Travel
Maximum stops: unlimited
Airlines included: Various
Valid for: unlimited
Maximum flight mileage: unlimited
Required stops: no
Fine print/exclusions: We know your plans might change which is why many of our Student Exclusive tickets offer special date change and refund rules just for students and youth. Unlike many non-refundable fares that cost at least $150 to change dates, our ticket changes start at just $50. Ask your Travel Expert for more details.
Bonus: They have many different options.
Read our STA Travel RTW Ticket Review. Have you used STA Travel? You can write your own review here, too.
Build your own Multi-stop flight:
Expedia multi-stop flights (5 stops maximum)
Kayak multi-city search (6 stops maximum)
britishairways.com(6 stops maximum)
Read our DIY RTW Ticket Review using Kayak. Have you used Kayak or a combination of websites to book your flight as you went? You can write your own review here, too.
Other RTW transportation options:
Train: Eurail in Europe Overland travel: most adventure tours include overland travel (like the Trans-Siberian Railway from St Petersburg, Russia to Beijing, China) and most regional flights. Low-cost airlines: in Europe Skyscanner.net (photo: alex-s)
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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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Special January 2010 fares for RTW tickets
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010The dawn of a new year is about nothing if not navel-gazing, and we certainly don’t want to be left out. But this is no ordinary new year – it’s also a new decade (or the last year of the last decade, depending on how you’re counting them, but still). So that calls for some righteous navel-gazing, indeed.
We decided the best kind of navel-gazing we could do right now would be the kind that would also provide you, the soon-to-be-RTW traveler, with useful information as well. (We’re giving like that.) Which is why we’re proud to say that what we found in our metaphorical navels is a little nugget of informaiton that could radically impact your RTW planning.
It’s the ability to plan without a compass.
What do we mean by that? Well, with traditional RTW tickets you’re forced to continue moving in one direction for the duration of your trip. Once you set off on your journey, you can’t backtrack on that RTW ticket. This can certainly still get you around the globe, but it’s awfully restrictive.
That’s exactly why we prefer the kinds of RTW tickets we sell – the ones that let you zig-zag back and forth all over the planet without regard to what direction you’re going or where you came from. How can we do it? Our tickets aren’t typical RTW tickets – they’re really a series of one-way tickets, which give you the ultimate in flexibility.
And we still have some of the best prices on RTW air tickets that you’ll find anywhere.
Here are the January RTW ticket deals – these prices are good through January 31, 2010.
- New York – London – Amsterdam – Frankfurt – Beijing – Seoul – New York from US$1099 (plus taxes)
- Los Angeles – Nadi (Fiji) – Sydney – surface – Brisbane – Auckland – Tongatapu (Tonga) – Los Angeles from US$1599 (plus taxes)
- San Francisco – Singapore – Saigon / Ho Chi Minh – surface – Hanoi – Luang Phrabang – surface – Vientiane – Angkor Wat (Siem Reap) – Bangkok – surface – Koh Samui – Hong Kong – surface – Beijing – Tokyo – San Francisco from US$1649 (plus taxes)
If you don’t fancy any of those itineraries enough to book it, then we welcome you to design your own – with as many zigs and zags as you like – with our RTW trip planner.
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