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New airfare rules mean less fine print |
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 This week, a series of new passenger protection rules put forth by the Department of Transportation (DOT) will take effect. The most visible of these rules, a law that requires airlines to include mandatory government taxes and fees in advertised fares, will officially kick in January 26. (Other rules pertaining to baggage fees and ticket cancellation policies started January 24.) But we've already seen quite a few airlines and booking sites begin to display prices for plane tickets and flight-inclusive vacation packages that incorporate airfare taxes and fees.
What should flyers expect when booking plane tickets this week and hereafter? Here's what you need to know about the new rules and how they're shaking up the travel industry:
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Best Vacation in the World - Costa Rica |
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 Costa Rica ranked first in the top 10 most popular destinations for adventure tourism according to the US magazine International Business Times. A survey was given to travel guides from the well-known agency, Virtuoso, a television network promoting luxury vacation spots in the Americas, the Caribbean, New Zealand, and Australia.
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Destinations to Watch in 2012 |
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 The world is big and the travel possibilities nearly endless.
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Opulent private island paradise for sale |
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Last Minute Shopping? Try an Opulent Island Paradise
The biggest gift-giving holidays are upon us, and if there's a particularly hard-to-shop-for person on your list you may be stumped. Fear not, because for the sum of just $12 million, you could give that special someone their very own island paradise.
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Overview of San Jose, Costa Rica |
 San Jose is small and cozy. Although its style and architecture are contemporary, some buildings of strong European influence, mainly British and French, can still be found as a heritage of the economic coffee prosperity from the turn of the century.
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No man is an island, but sometimes it sure is nice to be on one. But there's no need to fly to Fiji or move to the Maldives; there are plenty of great island getaways here in the States.
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Ski season opens in unlikely place |
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 The most unusual ski adventure of the season will occur beginning this week in the unlikeliest of destinations: the Caribbean Sea, where dressing in layers will not be required and sunscreen will be at a premium.
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The World's Happiest (And Saddest) Countries |
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 What is happiness? Charles Schulz, the creator of Peanuts, wrote, “Happiness is a warm puppy.” John Lennon had a different take: “Happiness is a warm gun.”
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