United States Tour Operators Association: Smart Travel with Tours and Packages

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2008
At Will	PACKING TIPS AND TRICKS FROM THE EXPERTS AT USTOA AND TRAVELSMITH
At Will	EUROPE TRAVELERS: HEDGE THE DOLLAR, BUY A PACKAGE Packages and Tours can save up to 50% says USTOA
At Will	PACKAGED TRAVEL SAVES 30% OVER DO-IT-YOURSELF Despite Rising Costs Tour Operators Hold the Line on Savings Savings virtually unchanged from 2005
At Will	LAST-MINUTE EUROPE TOUR SAVINGS Save 30% over do-it-yourself
6/10/08	CRUNCHING THE NUMBERS: USTOA Reveals Significant Savings on Packaged Travel vs. Planning on Your Own
At Will	TOP THREE TIPS FOR TRAVEL DRESSINGWear layers, dress neutral, apply sunscreen, say experts at USTOA
4/22/08	USTOA and TRAVELSMITH HELP TRAVELERS SORT AIRLINE BAGGAGE RULES Changes Reflected on Updated Web Chart
At Will	FIVE WAYS TO SAFEGUARD YOUR TRAVELS USTOA Offers Tips
2007
8/07/07	USTOA Advises: Know Baggage & Security Rules
7/30/07	VACATIONS: AMERICANS ARE CREATURES OF HABIT New USTOA Consumer Survey Finds Destination Loyalty Drives Vacation Decision
At Will	VACATION PLANNING MADE EASY USTOA Website Offers Three Easy Steps
At Will	USTOA ADVISES: CHECK OUT YOUR TRAVEL COMPANY Why Membership Matters
At Will	FROM MONGOLIAN HUTS TO EUROPEAN CASTLES, TOURS AND PACKAGES OFFER UNUSUAL ACCOMMODATIONS
At Will	USTOA Tour Operators Offer Advice on How to Save
3/29/07	Packaged Travel Opens Doors to Private Farms, Exclusive Wine Tastings, Behind-the-Scenes Theater Tours and More
1/19/07	SOFT ADVENTURE, WATER-ORIENTED AND SPECIAL INTEREST TRAVEL HOT PICKS FOR 2007
2006
12/9/06	ITALY SCORES AS TOP DESTINATION FOR PACKAGED TRAVEL USTOA Poll Reveals California, National Parks Are First for Domestic Travel
At Will	“Test Your Vacation Smarts”: How Much Do You Know About Vacation Packages and Tours? New USTOA Quiz Helps Travelers Get Best Value for their Dollar
10/19/06	Affluent, Gen X and Boomers Respond to Vacation Package Savings
10/19/06	USTOA Consumer Survey Reveals Internet and Word of Mouth Are Prime Sources of Vacation Information
10/19/06	USTOA Survey Shows Consumers Underestimate Packaged Travel Savings
1/9/06	NEW ADVENTURES, DESTINATIONS ON FIVE CONTINENTS FOR VACATION PACKAGES AND TOURS IN 2006 From Ethiopian Monasteries and the Mongolian Steppes to Zip-lining or Heli-hiking in Alaska
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