Following are recent stories from USTOA, including helpful information the organization has written on Vacation Planning and Consumer Protection.

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Recent Stories

FROM MONGOLIAN HUTS TO EUROPEAN CASTLES, TOURS AND PACKAGES OFFER UNUSUAL ACCOMMODATIONS

USTOA Tour Operators Offer Advice on How to Save

Packaged Travel Opens Doors to Private Farms, Exclusive Wine Tastings, Behind-the-Scenes Theater Tours and More

SOFT ADVENTURE, WATER-ORIENTED AND SPECIAL INTEREST TRAVEL HOT PICKS FOR 2007

FROM HISTORIC BATTLE FIELDS TO DUTCH MASTERS, TOURS AND PACKAGES HAVE IT ALL
USTOA CITES WEALTH OF EXPERIENCES

Vacation Planning Tips

FINDING THE RIGHT VACATION FIT Try These Five Questions from the Experts at USTOA

Vacation Advice from the Experts at USTOA / Some Tips to Save Travelers Money and Time; And Help Them Enjoy Their Holidays Even More

Take the Personality Quiz, Discover Your Travel Type / USTOA'S Newly Revised Personality Quiz Offers Multiple-Choice Options to Help You Choose the Right Vacation

Winning Vacation Strategies from the Experts at USTOA

Finding the Right Vacation: Know What is Best For You

Is an Escorted Tour the Right Choice for You? Six Questions to Ask Yourself

Consumer Protection

United States Tour Operators Association Cites New Frontier of Web Fraud

USTOA's Million-Dollar Consumer Protection Plan

Selecting a Tour? USTOA Suggests Four Practical Questions to Ask

10 Ways to Avoid Disappointment on Your Next Vacation

How to Recognize Web Fraud

Twelve Ways to Avoid Internet Travel Scams

Helpful Resources

American Express Travel & Entertainment

Federal Trade Commission

Weather and Travel Conditions

Search the American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) for your local ASTA travel agent.

Search the Institute of Certified Travel Agents (ICTA) for your local Certified Travel Counselor.

Test Your Vacation Smarts with this Fun True/False Quiz

FINDING THE RIGHT VACATION FIT: Try These Five Questions from the Experts at USTOA

It's a lot easier--and a lot more fun--to plan your trip when you know your Vacation Personality. Find out what yours is now!

USTOA cites new frontier of web fraud: Always check out your travel company before paying your money.

10 Ways to Avoid Disappointment on Your Next Vacation

FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK

October 2007 Far & Wide Update

USTOA is dedicated to protecting the world's treasures for future generations of travelers. Visit the Tourism Cares website for more information.