{"id":3418,"date":"2017-12-02T05:32:04","date_gmt":"2017-12-02T05:32:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/?p=3418"},"modified":"2020-12-02T01:46:01","modified_gmt":"2020-12-02T09:46:01","slug":"latest-traveling-boy-news-dec-2017-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelingboy.com\/travel\/latest-traveling-boy-news-dec-2017-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Catch Up With the Latest Traveling Boy News"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Season’s Greetings\u00a0from\u00a0the Staff at TravelingBoy<\/h3>\n

We have designated this\u00a0Holiday Season\u00a0to think of those who suffer from great sorry and misfortune. Here are some of our favorite charities.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Together in Spirit \u2013 The Best Friends Animal Society<\/b><\/h3>\n

At the core of Best Friends Animal Society’s work is the dream that one day animals will no longer be killed in America’s shelters.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Holiday Travel Hacks<\/h3>\n

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Holiday season is also peak travel season. Millions of people are getting away on vacation or getting together with family, and you want it to go as smoothly and effortlessly as possible.<\/p>\n

So here are the World Nomads Holiday Season Travel Hacks<\/strong>.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Video Will Make Up 75 Percent of Mobile Traffic in Five Years<\/h3>\n

That\u2019s up from just over half of all traffic now.<\/h4>\n

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JetBlue’s ‘All You Can Jet’ Pass Is Back<\/h3>\n

Courtesy Cynthia Drescher<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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How many free flights can you fit into one year?<\/span><\/h3>\n

Buy one flight, get a full year of flights for free. It sounds crazy, but it’s true for the next two weeks, as JetBlue awards travelers who book even one ticket on their website with a chance to win one of three ‘All You Can Jet’ passes for 2018. Dubbed “AYCJ” for short, the pass allows for unlimited travel from February 1, 2018 through January 31, 2019. Hopefully winners are bursting with wanderlust, as these AYCJ passes will be valid for flights to the more than 100 cities on JetBlue’s route map, including international destinations like Mexico City<\/a>, Grand Cayman, Bermuda, St. Lucia, and Cartagena<\/a>, Colombia.<\/span><\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Four Affordable, Luxurious Christmas Getaways in Ireland<\/span><\/h3>\n

Courtesy <\/span><\/span>Shivani Voranov<\/span><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

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Christmas and the days leading up to the holiday are a magical time to visit Ireland, according to Siobhan Byrne Learat, founder of Adams & Butler<\/a>, a Dublin-based company selling trips to Ireland. \u201cThe Irish go all out for Christmas with d\u00e9cor and celebrations, and the mood is cheerful and generous,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd over the years, it has become more of a cultural holiday for us than a religious one.\u201d Ms. Learat said that while pubs and restaurants throughout the country are full of revelers, hotels have a lull in business, which means that enticing, amenity-inclusive deals abound for a Christmas-themed Ireland getaway.<\/span><\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Three Holiday Travel Myths You Can Debunk Now<\/b><\/h3>\n

Courtesy Joe Cortez<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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Year after year, holiday travelers often believe numerous holiday travel safety myths that are passed down through anecdotes. Although these tales may have at one time held some truth, the actual holiday travel hazards can create even more problems – or potentially be fatal.<\/p>\n

When making holiday travel plans, it is critical to separate fact from fiction. Here are three holiday travel myths you can debunk right now, allowing you to focus on more important tasks as you plan gatherings with friends and family.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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American Pilot Shortage Could Cause Flight Cancellations During the Holidays<\/h3>\n

Courtesy Tim Winship<\/em><\/p>\n

Travel over the Thanksgiving holiday period was robust, and predictions are for similarly strong demand for air travel during the period between Christmas and New Year\u2019s. For most airlines, that\u2019s good news. For American, however, it\u2019s a potential nightmare.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Cycling Through Cinema Sites in Europe\u00a0On Freewheel Holidays\u2019 Bike Vacations<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The late actress Anita Eckberg showcsed Rome\u2019s allure while splashing in the Trevi Fountain in the 1960 film La Dolce Vita. Scores of movies today have cemented plots in locales that, like the fountain, intersect with planned vacation itineraries offered by leading tour operators.<\/p>\n

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One trend-setting company, Freewheel Holidays<\/a>, specializing in self-guided bicycle vacations throughout Europe, offers the chance to visit cinema locations on several of its 2018 itineraries. Included in program rates are lodging with breakfasts, detailed route notes, point-to-point luggage transfers and complimentary bike rentals.<\/p>\n

Movie buffs or anyone with a love of history and adventure will enjoy these bike tours:<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Dublin Makes National Geographic Travel “Best Of The World” List<\/h3>\n

Ireland’s capital city Dublin has been named as one of the 21 best cities in the world by National Geographic Traveler magazine. The list is an annual selection of “must-see” destination for the year ahead, and Dublin has made a claim for one of the finest cities in the world.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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How to Fight Jet Lag<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Being outside during daylight, exercising early and avoiding caffeine, alcohol or nicotine before bedtime can help lessen the effects of jet lag after returning home across time zones. Complete recovery can take multiple days.<\/p>\nMORE<\/a><\/span>\n

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Tipping Etiquette Around the Globe<\/strong><\/h3>\n

As North Americans, tipping is a reality, and we are sensitive that the wait staff receives their due. We generally like to tip at the amount of 15% to 20%. After all, the wait staff in North America depends on it.<\/p>\n

But if you are confused about tipping in other destinations, we determined what\u2019s best to tip outside of North America.<\/p>\n