It has to be said that on a hot summer's day, surrounded by irritable drivers incessantly blowing their horns, it takes a special patience to enjoy Cairo. At times like these, buried under exhaust fumes, elbowed by the crowd, and tricked into being guided where you didn't want to go, the Mother of All Cities (as the Egyptians call their capital) can easily become the mother of something far less flattering.
But there are other sides to Cairo. There are the pyramids of Giza, so iconic as to be beyond description. There is the astonishing gold of Tutankhamen, buried in the dusty upper corridors of the Cairo Museum. And there are the Islamic treasures of bejewelled mosques and sacred places of learning. For many people, however, the best of the city is experienced not through the iconic spectacle of ancient monuments, great though they are. Even more memorable perhaps is the morning coffee with traders in Khan al-Khalili bazaar, the glance of the midday sun off a piece of polished brass, or the call of a nation to prayer at sunset.
It's no coincidence that Misr in Arabic means both Cairo and Egypt. The capital is a magnet that draws people from the Nile Valley towards the promise of a better life. The city dominates Egypt as it dominates Arabic culture. And what gives it this life blood? It's undoubtedly something to do with the Nile, as it quietly threads through fashionable suburb and island allotment, past the mausoleums of the dead now occupied by the living and alongside luxury hotels and floating palaces of pleasure.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Pattaya
Introduction
Pattaya is one of Southeast Asia's most famous resorts, a no-holds-barred party hub with something for everyone, from young travellers in search of a wild night out through to families. In Thailand this mainland resort town is also, of course, notorious for its extensive sex-for-sale scene, though there is far more to Pattaya than the nefarious nightlife options. The resort boasts its own sweeping beach, a variety of watersports, decent scuba diving options and myriad day trip opportunities. One of the slickest and most developed resorts in the country, Pattaya is well used to dealing with the needs of all holidaymakers.
Who goes there?
Given its proximity to the capital, Bangkok, it is no surprise that a bustling resort has developed here. Bangkok's sex industry spilled over into Pattaya decades ago, though these days it is a fully-fledged resort that caters for all types of Western Europeans, ranging from 18-35 year-olds looking for a party holiday through to families.
Where in the world?
The resort of Pattaya lies in the east of Thailand in Chonburi Province, just to the south of the Thai capital, Bangkok. Pattaya lies in the Gulf of Thailand, which is a branch of the Indian Ocean. The main resort beach rests on the Gulf of Pattaya. The nearest airport is Bangkok International (BKK).
Beach
The main beach of Hat Pattaya curves around the Bay of Pattaya. Along its sandy sweep are myriad things to see and do for holidaymakers with souvenir stalls, food stands, bars and a choice of watersports. Hat Jomtien just to the south is a relatively quieter option, while Hat Naklua to the north is the most family-friendly beach.
Beyond the beach
If you want to do more than swim there are a number of scuba dive options, including PADI diving courses for beginners. More experienced divers can enjoy wreck dives. On land the Pattaya Elephant Village (54/1 Moo 2, Tambol Nong Prue) (website: www.elephant-village-pattaya.com) offers the chance to take in an elephant show or enjoy a ride on one of the pachyderms.
Family fun
Ripley's Believe it or Not (Royal Garden Plaza, 218 Moo, 10 Beach Road) (website: www.ripleysthailand.com) is a good distraction for adults looking to keep young ones at bay. This collection of oddities will set young minds ticking, at least for a little while. Of the beaches, Hat Naklua is the most family-friendly.
Retail therapy
The most obvious retail activities in Pattaya are of the human variety, but the beaches and the streets that lead off the main beach at Hat Pattaya are also home to souvenir stands with all sorts of cheesy items such as plastic Buddhas and stylised images of the country. The Royal Garden Plaza has a number of more organised shops.
A night on the town
Pattaya's nightlife is legendary, but it is certainly not for the fainthearted. There are streets full of girlie bars and more formal establishments, catering for both men and women. Pattaya's nightlife, though, is not just based around sex and sleaze, with a string of bars and cafés offering tamer evenings. Many families choose just to spend their evenings with a meal at their hotels.
Eating out
Most of the better hotels boast their own restaurants where a range of international cuisines are available. Many holidaymakers also choose to sample the local cuisine - the most interesting places to try this is at the street food stalls that are found around the main beach area. Here fresh seafood and various Thai treats are cooked in front of your eyes. There are more formal restaurants dotted around the resort where Thai food is also available.
Getting around
Although there are regular inter-regional services, the local bus service in this resort is not extensive. The most popular ways of getting around are by using the atmospheric little tuk-tuks (the local motorbike taxis) or the rough and ready sawngthaew (the truck-like local minibuses used all over Thailand). It is also possible to hire motorbikes and cars.
Exploring further afield
A trio of islands, Ko Larn, Ko Krok and Ko Sak, tempt visitors just offshore. The options are to either take an organised day trip with an operator or to go it alone and arrange a transfer on one of the boats that regularly service the islands from Pattaya. Once on the islands there is little to do bar take it easy and enjoy a rest away from the bustling streets of Pattaya. The snorkelling can be good too for those wanting to do more than swim.
Splashing out
There are numerous places to try the local seafood in Pattaya, but few are as good as Aloha (Pattaya Road 2). Here you can savour the fresh catch of the day or some juicy local lobster served how you like it. A good place to head for a romantic night out or just a more special meal than those offered at the street stalls.
Flying in
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Pattaya is one of Southeast Asia's most famous resorts, a no-holds-barred party hub with something for everyone, from young travellers in search of a wild night out through to families. In Thailand this mainland resort town is also, of course, notorious for its extensive sex-for-sale scene, though there is far more to Pattaya than the nefarious nightlife options. The resort boasts its own sweeping beach, a variety of watersports, decent scuba diving options and myriad day trip opportunities. One of the slickest and most developed resorts in the country, Pattaya is well used to dealing with the needs of all holidaymakers.
Who goes there?
Given its proximity to the capital, Bangkok, it is no surprise that a bustling resort has developed here. Bangkok's sex industry spilled over into Pattaya decades ago, though these days it is a fully-fledged resort that caters for all types of Western Europeans, ranging from 18-35 year-olds looking for a party holiday through to families.
Where in the world?
The resort of Pattaya lies in the east of Thailand in Chonburi Province, just to the south of the Thai capital, Bangkok. Pattaya lies in the Gulf of Thailand, which is a branch of the Indian Ocean. The main resort beach rests on the Gulf of Pattaya. The nearest airport is Bangkok International (BKK).
Beach
The main beach of Hat Pattaya curves around the Bay of Pattaya. Along its sandy sweep are myriad things to see and do for holidaymakers with souvenir stalls, food stands, bars and a choice of watersports. Hat Jomtien just to the south is a relatively quieter option, while Hat Naklua to the north is the most family-friendly beach.
Beyond the beach
If you want to do more than swim there are a number of scuba dive options, including PADI diving courses for beginners. More experienced divers can enjoy wreck dives. On land the Pattaya Elephant Village (54/1 Moo 2, Tambol Nong Prue) (website: www.elephant-village-pattaya.com) offers the chance to take in an elephant show or enjoy a ride on one of the pachyderms.
Family fun
Ripley's Believe it or Not (Royal Garden Plaza, 218 Moo, 10 Beach Road) (website: www.ripleysthailand.com) is a good distraction for adults looking to keep young ones at bay. This collection of oddities will set young minds ticking, at least for a little while. Of the beaches, Hat Naklua is the most family-friendly.
Retail therapy
The most obvious retail activities in Pattaya are of the human variety, but the beaches and the streets that lead off the main beach at Hat Pattaya are also home to souvenir stands with all sorts of cheesy items such as plastic Buddhas and stylised images of the country. The Royal Garden Plaza has a number of more organised shops.
A night on the town
Pattaya's nightlife is legendary, but it is certainly not for the fainthearted. There are streets full of girlie bars and more formal establishments, catering for both men and women. Pattaya's nightlife, though, is not just based around sex and sleaze, with a string of bars and cafés offering tamer evenings. Many families choose just to spend their evenings with a meal at their hotels.
Eating out
Most of the better hotels boast their own restaurants where a range of international cuisines are available. Many holidaymakers also choose to sample the local cuisine - the most interesting places to try this is at the street food stalls that are found around the main beach area. Here fresh seafood and various Thai treats are cooked in front of your eyes. There are more formal restaurants dotted around the resort where Thai food is also available.
Getting around
Although there are regular inter-regional services, the local bus service in this resort is not extensive. The most popular ways of getting around are by using the atmospheric little tuk-tuks (the local motorbike taxis) or the rough and ready sawngthaew (the truck-like local minibuses used all over Thailand). It is also possible to hire motorbikes and cars.
Exploring further afield
A trio of islands, Ko Larn, Ko Krok and Ko Sak, tempt visitors just offshore. The options are to either take an organised day trip with an operator or to go it alone and arrange a transfer on one of the boats that regularly service the islands from Pattaya. Once on the islands there is little to do bar take it easy and enjoy a rest away from the bustling streets of Pattaya. The snorkelling can be good too for those wanting to do more than swim.
Splashing out
There are numerous places to try the local seafood in Pattaya, but few are as good as Aloha (Pattaya Road 2). Here you can savour the fresh catch of the day or some juicy local lobster served how you like it. A good place to head for a romantic night out or just a more special meal than those offered at the street stalls.
Flying in
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport (BKK)
Ko Phi Phi
Introduction
The twin islands of Ko Phi Phi Don and Ko Phi Phi Leh in Thailand's Andaman Sea together form one of the most dramatic resort getaways in the world. These islands offer the tropical island dream writ large with starched white sands, piercing green blue waters, swaying palms and lush forest greenery. The islands were badly hit by the 2004 tsunami, but the villagers took the disaster as a chance to start again and have developed the main resort area in a lower key manner this time. All of the hotels are on Ko Phi Phi Don as Ko Phi Phi Leh is an uninhabited national park.
Who goes there?
Ko Phi Phi Don first became popular with backpackers a few decades ago, but they have been joined over the years by Western European holidaymakers, from 18-35 year-olds looking for a relaxed beach holiday through to families, honeymooners and couples.
Where in the world?
The island of Ko Phi Phi Don lies in the southwest of Thailand in Krabi Province to the south of the Thai capital, Bangkok. Ko Phi Phi Leh lies just to the south of the larger island. The nearest airport is Phuket (HKT).
The islands of Ko Phi Phi lie in the Andaman Sea, which is a branch of the Indian Ocean. The focus of island life is on Ton Sai on Ko Phi Phi Don, which is spread across a sandy stretch of land between the bays of Ao Lo Dalam to the north and Ao Ton Sai to the south.
Beach
Ton Sai lies on a flat sandy strip between the twin beaches of Ao Lo Dalam to the north and Ao Ton Sai to the south, both of which have plenty of space for unfurling a towel, though Ao Lo Dalam is more popular as it does not have the ferry traffic. The best beach is on Ko Phi Phi Leh in the form of Maya Bay, which provided the spectacular setting for the Hollywood movie ‘The Beach' in 1999.
Beyond the beach
There are plenty of activities to keep holidaymakers occupied in the islands. You can just snorkel off the coast or take a PADI scuba course if you want to learn how to delve deeper. More experienced divers are also catered for. Sea kayaking is also a popular activity, which opens up the islands' remarkable limestone landscapes. For a drier outlook climb up to the viewpoint that overlooks Ko Phi Phi Don. It is signposted from Ton Sai, just up the hillside from town. The national park on Ko Phi Phi Leh is ideal for snorkelling and lying around on the sands.
Family fun
Hotels can be a good starting point for finding things for younger visitors to do. Then there are the twin beaches of the main village on Ko Phi Phi Don. Day trips that cruise around both of the Phi Phi islands are also a good option with half the fun for younger holidaymakers found in bouncing across the waves on a long-tailed boat.
Retail therapy
The Ko Phi Phi islands are not exactly a shopping paradise, but some simple stalls and small shops in Ton Sai provide most things that a holidaymaker could need, from swimming costumes and sun lotion, through to souvenirs and snorkelling flippers. Typical mementos include traditional handicrafts and Buddhist figures.
A night on the town
The nightlife in Ton Sai may not quite yet be back to its roaring pre-2004 days, but there are a sprinkling of bars (some right on the beach) where predominantly 18-35-year-old holidaymakers relax over a few beers or even catch a live Thai boxing show. For families evening entertainment normally consists of a meal at their hotel.
Eating out
Most of Ko Phi Phi Don's hotels boast their own restaurants where international menus are available. Many holidaymakers also choose to sample the local cuisine with the most interesting place to try it at the street food stalls that are found in Ton Sai. A number of more formal restaurants are re-opening as the island's recovery continues apace.
Getting around
There are no tuk-tuks or sawngthaew simply because there are no roads to drive them on. The main way, rather wonderfully, of getting around is on foot on these compact and easily navigable islands. Hired and tour boats can also be useful for seeking out quiet coves and hopping between the islands.
Exploring further afield
Ko Phi Phi Leh is the most popular day trip option for holidaymakers staying on Ko Phi Phi Don and with good reason. This idyllic island is a protected national park and even camping is not allowed. The choice is whether to go on an organised tour or just to hire a long tailed boat. The latter normally allows more time on the island so that you can head inland from Maya Bay and explore the island's other lagoon, Pilah.
Splashing out
For a real treat romantic couples should stock up on their favourite food and some cold drinks and hire out a long tailed boat and skipper for the day. This can be done on the waterfront in Ton Sai. The driver can take you where you want to go if you have a plan or recommend some special spots where you can relax away from the crowds.
Flying in
Phuket Airport (HKT)
The twin islands of Ko Phi Phi Don and Ko Phi Phi Leh in Thailand's Andaman Sea together form one of the most dramatic resort getaways in the world. These islands offer the tropical island dream writ large with starched white sands, piercing green blue waters, swaying palms and lush forest greenery. The islands were badly hit by the 2004 tsunami, but the villagers took the disaster as a chance to start again and have developed the main resort area in a lower key manner this time. All of the hotels are on Ko Phi Phi Don as Ko Phi Phi Leh is an uninhabited national park.
Who goes there?
Ko Phi Phi Don first became popular with backpackers a few decades ago, but they have been joined over the years by Western European holidaymakers, from 18-35 year-olds looking for a relaxed beach holiday through to families, honeymooners and couples.
Where in the world?
The island of Ko Phi Phi Don lies in the southwest of Thailand in Krabi Province to the south of the Thai capital, Bangkok. Ko Phi Phi Leh lies just to the south of the larger island. The nearest airport is Phuket (HKT).
The islands of Ko Phi Phi lie in the Andaman Sea, which is a branch of the Indian Ocean. The focus of island life is on Ton Sai on Ko Phi Phi Don, which is spread across a sandy stretch of land between the bays of Ao Lo Dalam to the north and Ao Ton Sai to the south.
Beach
Ton Sai lies on a flat sandy strip between the twin beaches of Ao Lo Dalam to the north and Ao Ton Sai to the south, both of which have plenty of space for unfurling a towel, though Ao Lo Dalam is more popular as it does not have the ferry traffic. The best beach is on Ko Phi Phi Leh in the form of Maya Bay, which provided the spectacular setting for the Hollywood movie ‘The Beach' in 1999.
Beyond the beach
There are plenty of activities to keep holidaymakers occupied in the islands. You can just snorkel off the coast or take a PADI scuba course if you want to learn how to delve deeper. More experienced divers are also catered for. Sea kayaking is also a popular activity, which opens up the islands' remarkable limestone landscapes. For a drier outlook climb up to the viewpoint that overlooks Ko Phi Phi Don. It is signposted from Ton Sai, just up the hillside from town. The national park on Ko Phi Phi Leh is ideal for snorkelling and lying around on the sands.
Family fun
Hotels can be a good starting point for finding things for younger visitors to do. Then there are the twin beaches of the main village on Ko Phi Phi Don. Day trips that cruise around both of the Phi Phi islands are also a good option with half the fun for younger holidaymakers found in bouncing across the waves on a long-tailed boat.
Retail therapy
The Ko Phi Phi islands are not exactly a shopping paradise, but some simple stalls and small shops in Ton Sai provide most things that a holidaymaker could need, from swimming costumes and sun lotion, through to souvenirs and snorkelling flippers. Typical mementos include traditional handicrafts and Buddhist figures.
A night on the town
The nightlife in Ton Sai may not quite yet be back to its roaring pre-2004 days, but there are a sprinkling of bars (some right on the beach) where predominantly 18-35-year-old holidaymakers relax over a few beers or even catch a live Thai boxing show. For families evening entertainment normally consists of a meal at their hotel.
Eating out
Most of Ko Phi Phi Don's hotels boast their own restaurants where international menus are available. Many holidaymakers also choose to sample the local cuisine with the most interesting place to try it at the street food stalls that are found in Ton Sai. A number of more formal restaurants are re-opening as the island's recovery continues apace.
Getting around
There are no tuk-tuks or sawngthaew simply because there are no roads to drive them on. The main way, rather wonderfully, of getting around is on foot on these compact and easily navigable islands. Hired and tour boats can also be useful for seeking out quiet coves and hopping between the islands.
Exploring further afield
Ko Phi Phi Leh is the most popular day trip option for holidaymakers staying on Ko Phi Phi Don and with good reason. This idyllic island is a protected national park and even camping is not allowed. The choice is whether to go on an organised tour or just to hire a long tailed boat. The latter normally allows more time on the island so that you can head inland from Maya Bay and explore the island's other lagoon, Pilah.
Splashing out
For a real treat romantic couples should stock up on their favourite food and some cold drinks and hire out a long tailed boat and skipper for the day. This can be done on the waterfront in Ton Sai. The driver can take you where you want to go if you have a plan or recommend some special spots where you can relax away from the crowds.
Flying in
Phuket Airport (HKT)
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But even as you read this, more and more writers are making lots of extra money online and some are even making a living writing articles. Yes, they�re doing it writing $5 articles and even $3 articles.
Writers were never meant to be good in math so let us make a brief comparison here between online writers earning lots of extra money with $5 articles and offline writers writing $500 articles to earn their extra money.
The $500 article writer starts off sending queries to several magazines. If they are really good at this marketing side of freelance writing (most writers are not), they will probably end up with about two assignments by the end of the week. That�s $1,000, which is not bad, but hold your horses a while. The article is not yet written, some research will be required. Usually this will take two to three days per article, and only if the writer is lucky and is able to find sources and the information he needs quickly. So let us say that they will probably take a week to research and write the two $500 articles. The truth is that only very good and experienced writers can accomplish this.
The writer seeking to earn extra money from his writing (or worse still to make a living) will need another two weeks or so, sometimes much longer, for an editor to make a decision on the article and communicate this information to them. If they are extremely lucky, by the end of the month they�ll have their $2,000 in extra money or income in their account. But as any experienced writer will tell you, it rarely happens quite like that. Inevitably there will be delays. Maybe the article will be sent back for a re-write or the editor will have a bad or really hectic week (happens all the time) and it will take longer. The list of usual and possible problems is too long to go into here.
Now let us see how the poor, desperate $5 per article writer is doing trying to earn extra money. If they can write fast, they will be doing 10-15 articles per day. (some writers do 20 comfortably). All the research is done online for articles ranging from 300 to 500 words. No delays in their efforts to earn extra money or make a living from their online writing. 15 articles per day will give a writer an income of about $2,250 in 30 days. That�s very good extra money. And thanks to services like Paypal, many keyword writing programs pay shortly after the article has been delivered via email.
Granted, this may not be a lot of money, but it is excellent extra money, earned easily by a writer doing what they enjoy most - writing. And what a great way to launch a writing career even as you earn lots of extra money. From the reputation you build up over time, you can at the same time be targeting bigger writing jobs.
I started with $2.50cts articles. Mostly out of curiosity, I wanted to see if I could really get paid and earn some extra money. Gradually I realized that a four-figure monthly income was easy to achieve. Later I was able to land $500 assignments (mainly from offline magazines, but everything was done online). Still $2.50cts online writing assignments remained my bread and butter for a long time. The rest is history.
You could be ignoring your big opportunity to earn easy extra money online from your writing, even as you find your feet as a writer. It�s easy extra money if nothing else.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Christopher Kyalo makes a good regular income from online writing. Visit his writer's blog; http://100grandonlinewriters.blogspot.com
The Nuts and Bolts of Airfare Deals
Shopping for airline tickets has come a long way since the days of calling the airline companies directly to reserve your itinerary. The advent of the internet has given everyday consumers the ability to book airfares without the assistance of airline customer service representatives or travel agents. Here�s some information that will make you more knowledgeable about how to get the best deal when booking flights yourself online.
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Have you ever seen the prices for a flight fluctuate drastically in the same day? This is because most airlines use robust, database driven software that factors historical purchase data along with current ticket supply and demand to determine ticket prices. For example, if a flight is selling out too fast compared with past flights for that same route, ticket prices will rise and vice versa. Prices are updated multiple times a day and even real-time in some systems.
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Are you a business traveler? Airline companies are well aware that businesses are willing to pay more for airfares then the average consumer, so they commonly implement the �Saturday Night Stay Over� requirement to capitalize on them. If you�re a non-business traveler try to incorporate a Saturday night stay over to avoid this fee. If you�re on business, show your employer how much they�ll save by letting you stay the weekend, if you so desire.
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What are the most inexpensive days to fly? Tuesdays and Thursdays are historically the cheapest days to fly, with Wednesdays and Saturdays being a close second. Fridays and Sundays are the most expensive. This all goes back to the aforementioned ticket demand data that helps determine ticket prices. The same holds true for seasonal popularity and times of day. Flying red-eye during non-peak seasons is generally cheaper because those flights have less demand.
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When is the best time to book my flight? Prices on last minute airfare can be highly volatile so try to book in advance. At the last minute, airlines know you�re desperate and are willing to pay more. However, occasionally the airlines are desperate to fill seats, so prices might decrease. For travel during popular holidays (i.e. Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving) and internationally try book at least three months in advance. Most travel sites recommend booking 7, 14 or 21 days in advance, but in my experience the cheapest tickets usually get bought up long before then. So, even for domestic flights I start looking several months in advance.
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Ultimately, the best way to save money when planning your trip is to resist mainstream travel patterns. If you can avoid traveling during peak seasons, days of the week and times of day you can find the tickets the airlines were forced to mark down to ensure a sold-out flight.
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Isaac Rau owns and operates several airfare meta-search sites including www.icheapairfares.com and www.1stcheapflights.com.
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Have you ever seen the prices for a flight fluctuate drastically in the same day? This is because most airlines use robust, database driven software that factors historical purchase data along with current ticket supply and demand to determine ticket prices. For example, if a flight is selling out too fast compared with past flights for that same route, ticket prices will rise and vice versa. Prices are updated multiple times a day and even real-time in some systems.
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Are you a business traveler? Airline companies are well aware that businesses are willing to pay more for airfares then the average consumer, so they commonly implement the �Saturday Night Stay Over� requirement to capitalize on them. If you�re a non-business traveler try to incorporate a Saturday night stay over to avoid this fee. If you�re on business, show your employer how much they�ll save by letting you stay the weekend, if you so desire.
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What are the most inexpensive days to fly? Tuesdays and Thursdays are historically the cheapest days to fly, with Wednesdays and Saturdays being a close second. Fridays and Sundays are the most expensive. This all goes back to the aforementioned ticket demand data that helps determine ticket prices. The same holds true for seasonal popularity and times of day. Flying red-eye during non-peak seasons is generally cheaper because those flights have less demand.
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When is the best time to book my flight? Prices on last minute airfare can be highly volatile so try to book in advance. At the last minute, airlines know you�re desperate and are willing to pay more. However, occasionally the airlines are desperate to fill seats, so prices might decrease. For travel during popular holidays (i.e. Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving) and internationally try book at least three months in advance. Most travel sites recommend booking 7, 14 or 21 days in advance, but in my experience the cheapest tickets usually get bought up long before then. So, even for domestic flights I start looking several months in advance.
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Ultimately, the best way to save money when planning your trip is to resist mainstream travel patterns. If you can avoid traveling during peak seasons, days of the week and times of day you can find the tickets the airlines were forced to mark down to ensure a sold-out flight.
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Isaac Rau owns and operates several airfare meta-search sites including www.icheapairfares.com and www.1stcheapflights.com.
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