Vacation budgeting tips from travel pros
Vacationers can save money by pre planning routes hotels and schedules as advised by the U S Commerce Department. Experts Bill Corney and Virginia Hutti urge planning at least 30 days ahead for notorious air fare savings up to 50 percent and a broad range of pricing via travel agents toll free numbers and reservations offered by carriers hotels and tourism centers are highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil Bloomer
Southern Illinois
U.S. Department of Commerce
Bill Corney
Carbondale
Virginia Hutti
Thunderbird Travel
Hutti
U.S
Marion
Illinois
National Park System
Chamber of Commerce
Convention and Visitors
U.S. Travel Service
Travel Service
U S. Travel Service
Consumer Information
United States Travel Service
Washington, D.C
Budget Travel Tips for Summer Vacations in Illinois
Reader guidance on group travel discounts, choosing tours, and economical options. Advice covers driving efficiency from tune-ups to fuel use, car, train, bus, and flight comparisons, plus charter considerations. Includes tips on off season pricing, discount fares, and family hotel deals.
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Presley
Illinois
U.S
Brochures Offer Guides To Planning Vacations
Dan Hubble reports that U S Commerce Department brochures aid vacation planning with sources for descriptions of destinations. The Helpful Information Sources booklet lists agencies and regional National Park Service addresses for battlefield and park trips, plus Forest Service contacts for forest lists, outdoor safety, and land use rules. It also promotes tours of American Indian Lands near parks and a directory of resorts and campgrounds via the American Indian Travel Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Hubble
Southern Illinoisan
U.S. Department of Commerce
National Park Service
U.S. Forest Service
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C
American Indian Travel Commission
Plan ahead urged for handicapped travel advice
Valerie Brew of Southern Illinois University Carbondale urges advance planning for handicapped travelers. The guide highlights airline advance notices for wheelchair users, FAA policy basics, battery tips for electric wheelchairs, mobility in airports, dogs and canes, and accessible buses, trains, and subways. It promotes using travel agents and U S Travel Service booklets for rights, responsibilities, and compensation rules.
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Bonnie Johnston
Southern Illinoisan
Valerie Brew
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Federal Aviation Administration
Brew
FAA
Consumer Guide
Greyhound
Trailways
Amtrak
Carbondale
Chicago
American Foundation For the Blind
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Fehya
Ms. Drew
Minneapolis
Milwaukee
Ms. Brew
RCA
Mani
Hotpoint
Holiday Inn
Marge Berra
Gerald Compton
Willene Lewis
C. Ray Chancey
Walnut
Murphysboro
Bank of Hovis
Herrin, Illinois
Times
FDIC
Canada
Southern
Edward Brooke
Massachusetts
WEC
Martina Navratilova
Scotland
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