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2014 Trip Planning Guide

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New adventures await in the new year. Pack our best suggestions on destinations -- budget or luxury, for children or for art lovers -- and our slate of useful tips, then get ready for the trip of your lifetime.

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    Hotel rates, cabs versus the likes of Uber and Lyft, Las Vegas, car rentals, vaccines, river cruises — here’s what to know before you go.

    Jan. 15, 2014

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    Concerts, festivals and bars around the world that add something special to the sights and sounds of a trip abroad.

    Jan. 17, 2014

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    You’ve come home from your trip and you’re looking through your photos, but they’re not as dynamic as the destination you’re remembering.

    Jan. 17, 2014

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    Tips and tricks to keep everyone happy when vacationing or touring with a group of pals.

    Jan. 17, 2014

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    A guide to parking and locating airlines at the region’s five commercial hubs. Click on the map below to get airline listings and parking rates.

    Feb. 14, 2013

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    A cheat sheet to travel websites that can help you save money on hotels or transportation, or plan what to do.

    Jan. 17, 2014

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    Whether you are looking for sites to see, want to plan an itinerary or check airport transportation, there is an app to make your travels easier.

    Jan. 17, 2014

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    On the Spot: Surprise roaming and data charges can be staggering. Here’s 14 tips to save cash while staying connected.

    Jan. 17, 2014

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    A list, from Alcatraz Island to Yosemite National Park, with programs, fees and directions.

    Jan. 17, 2014

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    States and many U.S. territories have tourism offices to help visitors.

    Feb. 12, 2014

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    You can often earn frequent-flier miles on your primary airline by flying with an airline partner.

    Jan. 17, 2014

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    Here is a list of selected national and international airlines that offer flights out of major U.S. cities.

    Jan. 17, 2014

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    Major lodging companies’ phone numbers and websites are listed below.

    Jan. 17, 2014

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    AIDA Cruises Ships: Each name preceded by and blended with AIDA: aura, bella, blu, cara, diva, luna, mar, sol, stella, vita.

    Jan. 17, 2014

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    For tourist information about foreign destinations, contact the government offices below.

    Jan. 17, 2014

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    Contact information for rental car agencies, here and abroad: Ace (800) 243-3443 https://www.acerentacar.com Advantage (800) 777-5500 https://www.advantage.com Airport Van Rental Solutions (877) 826-4680 https://www.airportvanrental.com Alamo (877) 222-9075 https://www.alamo.com Apex Car Rentals, New Zealand No U.S. central booking number https://www.apexrentals.co.nz Auto Europe (888) 223-5555 https://www.autoeurope.com Avis (800) 331-1212 (800) 331-1084 international https://www.avis.com Bestway Rent-a-Car No central booking number https://www.bestwayrentacar.com Black & White Car Rental (310) 274-1144 https://www.bwrentacar.com Budget (800) 527-0700 (800) 472-3325 international https://www.budget.com Discount Car & Truck Rentals, Canada and Australia (800) 263-2355 https://www.discountcar.com Discovery Rent-a-Car (LAX and BUR locations) No central booking number discoveryrentacar.com Dollar (800) 800-4000 https://www.dollar.com Enterprise (800) 261-7331 https://www.enterprise.com Enterprise CarShare (877) 599-3227 https://www.enterprisecarshare.com (Available in New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Washington and Salt Lake City) Europcar (877) 940-6900 (800) 777-5500 https://www.europcar.com Europe by Car (800) 223-1516 https://www.europebycarblog.com E-Z Rent-a-Car (800) 277-5171 https://www.e-zrentacar.com Fox Rent a Car (800) 225-4369 https://www.foxrentacar.com Getaround (car sharing) 1-866-GETAROUND (438-2768) https://www.getaround.com Go Birdz, New Zealand No U.S. central booking number https://www.gobirdz.co.nz Hertz (800) 654-3131 (800) 654-3001 international https://www.hertz.com Holiday Autos (866) 392-9288 https://www.holidayautos.com JUCY Rentals Campervan Hire (U.S., New Zealand and Australia) (800) 650-4180 https://www.jucyrentals.com Kemwel (800) 678-0678 https://www.kemwel.com Midway Car Rental (866) 717-6802 https://www.midwaycarrental.com National Car Rental (877) 222-9058 https://www.nationalcar.com Payless Car Rental (800) 729-5377 https://www.paylesscarrental.com Relay Rides No central booking number relayrides.com Renault Eurodrive (888) 532-1221 https://www.renaultusa.com Rent-a-Wreck (800) 944-7501 https://www.rentawreck.com Simply Hybrid (888) 359-0055 https://www.simplyhybrid.com Sixt (888) 749-8227 https://www.sixtusa.com Thrifty (800) 847-4389 https://www.thrifty.com Zipcar (866) 494-7227 https://www.zipcar.com

    Jan. 17, 2014

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