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	<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:35:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Off the Beaten Track - Alternatives to Classic Tourist Destinations</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jan 2009 21:35:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Luis R. Hernandez</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Here are a few unique, out-of-the-way alternatives to classic tourist destinations, courtesy of &#8220;Art Wolfe&#8217;s Travels to the Edge&#8221; on PBS:
 
Japan: As a side trip from Tokyo during a winter trip, visit snow monkeys soaking in hot springs in Nagano, the site of the 1998 winter Olympics. Take a train from the city and transfer [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Top 10 Eco-Friendly Travel Landmarks in the USA</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 21 Dec 2008 22:36:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren D. Collins</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Interested in Eco-Friendly Travel?  Here are some of the top green tourist destinations in the USA, courtesy of “Travel - Leisure Magazine”.  These landmarks were chosen because they implement a variety of eco-friendly strategies, such as photovoltaic panels, green roofs and wind turbines.
 
1. San Francisco&#8217;s California Academy of Sciences, which has a living roof with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Your Hostel&#8217;s Information Translated into 14 Languages on the Internet</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2008 02:46:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren D. Collins</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Hostel Corner]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[How To]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Youth Hostels]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Want to gain a major boost in traffic and online exposure for your hostel?  HostelTraveler.com has introduced a major service level enhancement for it&#8217;s hostel partners worldwide.  Now, when you list your property with HostelTraveler.com, we translate the information you submit into 14 different languages.  We then publish your property on 14 individual multi-lingual webpages, each dedicated to only your property.
This is a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Wicklow Ireland – Traveling Back Through the Ages</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:05:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren D. Collins</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Want to travel back in time in Ireland?  Wicklow County holds a treasure of site for the historically- and culturally-minded traveler.  This story is courtesy of &#8220;West Coast Woman&#8221;, by Suzanne Barratt
 
First up is Powerscourt House and Gardens. Situated dramatically at the foot of Great Sugar Loaf Mountain in County Wicklow is one of the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tour and See Hostels Before You Visit!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:28:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lauren D. Collins</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Hostel Corner]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Youth Hostels]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[We want to tell you about a great new feature HostelTraveler.com and Instant World Booking have just introduced for hostels and their guests alike.  Hostels who display their information on our network of sites can now include unlimited photos on their listing.  So why is this so great?  You can now view everything there is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Visiting Boston on a Budget</title>
		<link>http://www.hosteltraveler.com/blog_ht/visiting-boston-on-a-budget/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 15:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Luis R. Hernandez</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Best Places to Visit]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Best Things To Do]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Boston]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Culture and History]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Massachusetts]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Boston is the cradle of patriotism, the site of Paul Revere&#8217;s historic ride and home to the USS Constitution.  The combination of old and new, historic and trendy, gives Boston its personality - and provides limitless opportunities for a visit that doesn&#8217;t require help from one of the city&#8217;s leaders in venture capital. 
For more [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Haunted Boston</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2008 14:57:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Luis R. Hernandez</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Visit Haunted Boston.  Some of the most intriguing figures in the nation are spending their eternal rest in the Boston area. Just one free visit to the Old Granary Burying
Ground provides a history lesson for the thousands who come each year to see the graves of noted patriots John Hancock, John Adams and Robert Treat [...]]]></description>
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		<title>To Reserve or Not to Reserve - Booking with Online Services vs. Hotel Websites</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 02:22:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Luis R. Hernandez</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[Online Booking]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Travel Advice]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As you&#8217;ve seen, HostelTraveler.com has been raising some controversial questions and issues in the online world of travel.  Here&#8217;s some more food for thought:
When booking your trip online, is it better to make your reservation on a hotel&#8217;s own website, or on an online booking service that deals with many hotels and destinations?
While we would [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Email Tips for Travelers - How to Spot and Avoid Scams</title>
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		<comments>http://www.hosteltraveler.com/blog_ht/email-tips-for-travelers-how-to-spot-and-avoid-scams/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:22:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Luis R. Hernandez</dc:creator>
		
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		<description><![CDATA[Scams abound on the internet, and scammers usually send mass emails to small businesses, but also to individuals.  You may think these emails are intended solely for you.  But, here&#8217;s how to spot scammers.
The scammer&#8217;s goal is to get you to send them money.  They will often request your assistance and offer to send you a certified check .  [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Save Money with Hotel and Hostel Surcharge Fees</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2008 22:04:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Luis R. Hernandez</dc:creator>
		
		<category><![CDATA[How To]]></category>

		<category><![CDATA[Save Money]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Surcharges are those hidden costs that a youth hostel or hotel can charge you for seemingly simple services, like making phone calls or accessing the internet.  In the hostelling and hotel industry, surcharges are a huge moneymaker.  According to PricewaterhouseCoopers, U.S. hotels earned $1.6 billion from miscellaneous surcharges and fees last year, up from $550 [...]]]></description>
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