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Fox World Travel is Now Taking Bookings for Their European Treasures Guided Land Tour

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Oshkosh, WI (PRWEB) January 31, 2015

Fox World Travel is now booking their European Treasures Guided Land Tour. This 12 day, 10 night tour includes highlights such as London, Amsterdam, Heidelberg, Lucerne, and Paris. This trip is designed to capture the very essence of Europe in a short period of time. Travel from the canals of Amsterdam, to the Swiss Alps, to the elegant boulevards of Paris. This package includes round trip air from Chicago OHare to London, and return from Paris, France including current air taxes and fees, motor coach transportation, 4-star hotel accommodations, premium dining experiences, a private tour manager and more.

Tour Manager, Colleen Alsberg has had over 19 years of experience tour managing. Alsberg stated, I am delighted to be the Tour Manager on our European Treasures vacation this spring! It is a unique mix of regions and cultures, perfect for both the first-time and returning European traveler. We will have a lot of fun discovering these amazing cities and the many highlights in between! This trip is expected to fill up fast.

To learn more about the European Treasures Guided land vacations itinerary, pricing, and inclusions click here or visit Fox World Travel online at gofox.com.

About Fox World Travel, Inc.:

Fox World Travel was founded in 1960 and is ranked as top travel agency in the United States, according to the Business Travel Survey in Business Travel News. Fox World Travel owns and operates 11 retail travel locations throughout Wisconsin as well as a full service corporate travel division and Premier Meetings and Incentives in Oshkosh and Fox World Travel School. Fox World Travel is the largest vacation travel agency in Wisconsin. Fox World Travels corporate travel division is a leading provider of travel management solutions, serving travelers as they navigate the globe while guiding organizations toward successful policies, compliance and financial advantages in their domestic and global travel programs. Visit Fox World Travel online at http://www.GoFox.com.

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Testing a Tiny house – I could totaly live like this | World Travel Vlog – Video

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We started downsizing our personal belongings 3 years ago. We did it to get out of debt and be able to travel more. Going to northern California aka the Capital of "Tiny House country" we had...

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Youth wetland photos could win world travel

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Young people from 15 to 24 are in with a chance to win international travel by entering the World Wetlands Day youth photo competition.

The Department of Conservation is encouraging young people to take a picture of their favourite wetland on their phone or camera, and upload it to the World Wetlands Day website between 2 February and 2 March 2015. The winner will receive a free flight to a famous wetland of their choice anywhere in the world, courtesy of Star Alliance Biosphere Connections.

World Wetlands Day on 2 February marks the adoption of the International Convention on Wetlands on 2 February 1971 in the Iranian city of Ramsar.

The theme for World Wetlands Day 2015 is Wetlands for our future; Te tirohanga mua m ng mria.

DOC Conservation Services Ranger Daniel Jack says Wetlands play an essential role in our environment including filtering and cleansing water, providing critical habitat for many plants and animals and acting as a natural shield to protect our landscape through absorbing water runoff and providing a controlled release of water to lakes, rivers and our coast. They are biodiversity hotspots and provide many recreational opportunities.

Wetlands can be broadly defined as areas where the presence of water is the primary factor controlling the environment and associated plant and animal life. There are a number of accessible places frequented by people that are classified as wetlands including, lakes, large reservoirs and estuaries.

Some of the most significant and stunning wetlands in the region are found at:

Lake Waihola -Waipori wetlands and Sinclair Wetlands

Approximately 33 km south of Dunedin, Lake Waihola, Lake Waipori and Sinclair Wetlands make up the most significant area of wetland habitat in Otago. The area is nationally and internationally recognised as a precious refuge for many threatened and endangered species of plant, fish and birds.

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The Strengthening U.S. Dollar Means Huge Savings When Traveling Abroad

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Oshkosh, WI (PRWEB) January 30, 2015

The U.S. dollar is stronger than it has been in years, which means huge savings for travelers who travel abroad, especially to western European destinations. Everything from airfare, to a Prosecco tasting in the Italian countryside or a pint of beer in an Irish pub, is less expensive for Americans than its been in years. As of January 13, 2014, 1 Euro is equal to 1.1835 American Dollar. Considering the cost of an entire trip, this means hundreds of dollars in savings.

According to Steve Born, Vice President of Marketing for the Globus family of brands, The strong dollar is worth celebrating! To revel in the increased value of the dollar, Globus and Fox World Travel have launched promotions for travelers to save big on many of the most popular travel destinations including London, Britain, Italy, and more. Their travel agents can recommend the best European tours and river cruises that each client's unique style and travel budget!

About Fox World Travel, Inc.:

Fox World Travel was founded in 1960 and is ranked as top travel agency in the United States, according to the Business Travel Survey in Business Travel News. Fox World Travel owns and operates 11 retail travel locations throughout Wisconsin as well as a full service corporate travel division and Premier Meetings and Incentives in Oshkosh and Fox World Travel School. Fox World Travel is the largest vacation travel agency in Wisconsin. Fox World Travels corporate travel division is a leading provider of travel management solutions, serving travelers as they navigate the globe while guiding organizations toward successful policies, compliance and financial advantages in their domestic and global travel programs. Visit Fox World Travel online at http://www.GoFox.com.

Corporate Headquarters 2150 S Washburn Street P.O. Box 2386 Oshkosh, WI 54903-2386 Phone: 920-236-8000 Fax:920-236-8050 Website: http://www.gofox.com Contact:Brian Hurley, Vice President-Vacation Travel Fox World Travel (920) 236-8000 bhurley(at)gofox(dot)com ###

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Our 25th Year of Retirement by Age 62

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Authors Billy and Akaisha Kaderli retired at the age of 38 and have since traveled and lived all around the world. The Kaderlis are published authors on the subjects of personal finance and world travel.

At the age of 62, we're beginning our 25th year of financial independence. That's quite a feat!

From the beaches on Nevis, West Indies, to the shores of Phuket, Thailand, we have traveled extensively through the past two-and-a-half decades, and what a ride it's been! Young and strong in those early years, we were willing and able to tackle just about anything. Now we tend to be a bit more cautious, but we're not letting up. We still climb into the backs of pickup trucks and soak in volcanic hot pools. No one can take away the wonderful memories we've made, and we are filled with gratitude for all the miles and smiles.

What about you? How do you want to live the next five, ten, 20 years or more? Only you can decide what is best and how to get to your goal.

We were often told that retiring early couldn't be done and that we would fail. These self-supported 24 years have proven the naysayers wrong, and we believe that since we have done it, you can, too. In our books and on our website we share the tools we have used to get us here so that you, too, can create your own successful retirement, early or not.

No matter where you are on your retirement path, here are some time-tested tools we have used. Take advantage of what we know.

Track spending This is basic and oh-so-essential. When you track what you are spending, you know exactly where your money is going, and you're able to make decisions clearly and in real time about your cash outlay.

Throughout the day, take note of everything you spend, either on paper or with a smartphone app such as HomeBudget or Mint. Tracking your spending will be a big stress reliever, and your data entry takes only a couple of minutes a day.

How much do you want to spend per year? If your goal is to spend $30,000 annually, this gives you an $82 a day average to maintain. If you can afford to live on $60,000 a year, you have $164 a day to spend.

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World Travel Holdings Named a Top 100 Company for Remote Jobs in 2015 by FlexJobs

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Wilmington, Mass. (PRWEB) January 29, 2015

World Travel Holdings, the worlds largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company is proud to announce that it has been named to FlexJobs annual list of the top 100 companies to watch for telecommuting and remote jobs in 2015. FlexJobs, a job service specializing in remote and flexible job opportunities, analyzed their database of more than 30,000 companies job posting history from the prior year determine which companies would be most likely to incorporate telecommuting into their hiring practices in 2015.

We place a strong value on creating an environment where our employees can work from home, which has been instrumental in us being able to hire and retain top talent. We couldn't be more proud to be recognized by FlexJobs as a leader for our remote work efforts, said Debbie Fiorino, senior vice president of Human Resources for World Travel Holdings. "With more than 70 percent of our employee community working from home full time, including 95 percent of our travel agents, we have proven that we can drive results while providing flexible, telecommuting opportunities to our employees."

World Travel Holdings hires for jobs with telecommuting options such as Travel Professional, Customer Care Representative and Business Development Manager and has been recognized as a leader in the industry in virtually recruiting, hiring and training more than 300 employees annually.

The positive impact remote work options can have on a companys bottom line and culture is increasingly being acknowledged by smart employers. Organizations such as World Travel Holdings are among those leading the charge to show that remote work options are a part of successful 21st century workplaces," says Sara Sutton Fell, founder and CEO of FlexJobs. "The Top 100 Companies to Watch for Remote Jobs in 2015 is also intended to guide job-seekers in their quest to find legitimate work with trusted companies that have a successful track record recruiting and hiring telecommuters.

To see the full list of top 100 companies to watch for remote jobs in 2015, visit: http://www.flexjobs.com/blog/post/100-top-companies-with-remote-jobs-in-2015.

To request additional information, please contact Angie Ranck at media(at)wth(dot)com or Kathy Gardner at kgardner(at)flexjobs(dot)com.

About World Travel Holdings World Travel Holdings is the world's largest cruise agency and award-winning leisure travel company with a portfolio of more than 40 diverse brands. In addition to owning some of the largest brands distributing cruises, villas, hotels, resort vacations and luxury travel services, World Travel Holdings has a vast portfolio of licensed private label partnerships comprised of top leisure travel providers, almost every U.S. airline, leading hotel brands and prominent corporations. The company also operates a top-rated travel agency franchise and the country's original host agency. Its global presence includes operating multiple owned and private label cruise and vacation brands in the United Kingdom. World Travel Holdings has offices in Long Island, NY, Wilmington, Mass., Ft. Lauderdale and Orlando, Fla., Virginia Beach, Va., and Chorley, United Kingdom. For more information, visit WorldTravelHoldings.com.

About FlexJobs FlexJobs is the leading online service for professionals seeking telecommuting, flexible schedule, part-time, and freelance jobs. With job listings in over 100 career categories, and opportunities ranging from entry-level to executive, freelance to full-time, FlexJobs offers job-seekers a safe, easy, and efficient way to find professional and legitimate flexible job listings. Having helped over one million people in their job searches, FlexJobs has has appeared on CNN, Good Morning America, Marketplace Money, and many other trusted media outlets. FlexJobs is also a proud partner in the 1 Million for Work Flexibility initiative, which seeks to unite people advocating for work flexibility.

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How To Save Money When Travelling To Any Destination

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Spending a lot of money on holidays doesnt mean you will have a better time than someone who spends less. Ive been travelling the world for close to a decade on a budget and found that following a few simple tips makes it easy to travel on a budget and still have an amazing trip.

Saving money on the road requires us to break away from a conventional mindset that travel is expensive. This mindset is pushed by a travel industry built on people spending more money, that tells us that we need to stay in hotels, eat at world-class restaurants, or go on packaged tours to have a good time. Of course, thats just not the case, and there are plenty of ways to have a good tripwithout spending a fortune.

Below are various ways to save in any destination around the world from cheaper locales like Thailand to more expensive countries like Norway. They will save you big money with minimal effort. Ive traveled to over 75 countries in the last eight years. I even wrote a book on budget travel called How to Travel the World on $50 a Day. I know how unbelievable it can sound to say you can travel the world on a budget comfortably, but I know its possible because Ive done it firsthand. Below are some of the best ways to save money in any destination because when you spend less, you can travel more.

When you dont need a luxury suite, there are a variety of options for finding housing that wont cost you much. Whether you work in exchange for room and board or simply find a cheap hostel, here are a few alternatives to hotels.

The best way to save on accommodation is not paying for it and a hospitality exchange allows you to do exactly that. Youve probably heard of couch surfing, but there are more options than that. Hospitality exchange services connect travellers with locals offering a free place to stay. Sometimes its a bed, sometimes its a couch, and sometimes its literally just space on the floor. These sites work by having users sign up, create profiles, and connect with each other. The expectation is that one day, those who were hosted will pay it forward and host someone else. Youre not required to host anyone in the future, but most people find the experience of being hosted rewarding and do host others. There are four major hospitality exchange organisations:

World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms, or WWOOFing, matches people looking for work on farms with farms that need labour. You get free room and board in exchange for work! Its an incredible way to stay in one area for free. You dont need any farm experience either. There is no international WWOOF membership, so youll have to buy a membership from each individual WWOOFing countrys organisation. Annual membership usually costs around $US30 per country. Obviously this solution isnt for everyone and is limited to certain areas, but it can be a good way to gain interesting experience while saving money.

House sitting is exactly like it sounds while someone else is on holiday, you watch their house and take care of any pets they have while they are gone. House sitting commitments tend to be long term (i.e. a month or more) and are suited for travellers who want to stay longer in one specific place. The biggest house sitting websites are:

Perhaps the most common solution for travellers looking to save money, hostels are one of the cheapest forms of paid accommodation in the world. Hostels are places that offer shared (and sometimes private) rooms for travellers looking for a cheap place to stay. These dormitory-style rooms usually have between four and 20 beds. The more beds, the cheaper the room.

Hostel prices are about a third of the cost of a hotel room. A cheap hotel in New York City is $US100 USD, while a dorm room is $US30. In Thailand, where a hotel is $US30 USD or more, you can get a cheap dorm room for $US5. In Australia, a dorm room is $US25 USD versus $US110 for a hotel.

One option for group travellers, or even people travelling alone who arent interested in hostels, is serviced apartments. These are apartments owned, furnished, and taken care of by someone else that you rent like a hotel room. People list an extra room, couch, or property they own and want to make money from. Its like couch-surfing, except you pay for it and get your own space. There are many companies that will help you find these apartments around the world, such as:

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Yes, we can live well and avoid climate disaster, says UK government

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The world can enjoy higher standards of living and more travel, while drastically cutting emissions to avoid dangerous climate change but only with sweeping changes to our infrastructure, the natural world and agriculture, a new analysis has found.

The UK government analysis also assumes that billions of people will remain in dire poverty at mid-century, despite efforts to lift them to greater prosperity, as the population rises to an estimated nine billion people.

Dealing with greenhouse gas emissions will require a transformation of electricity generation, including an expansion of renewable energy and nuclear power, as well as more public transport and changes to the built environment, according to the key findings of the Global Calculator, an online software tool developed by the Department of Energy and Climate Change (Decc), with partners.

The calculator is intended to show the likely outcomes of a variety of choices that policymakers and the public can make to tackle global warming, such as investing in nuclear, insulating houses, making electrical appliances more efficient and using electric vehicles.

Some of the findings are likely to be controversial. The analysis suggests that to cope with the food demands of a rising population, much more land will need to be brought under cultivation, which could have harmful side effects on biodiversity, and genetically modified crops may be needed to boost yields.

Far more intensive agriculture will be necessary, with the amount of beef raised in confined systems vast cattle warehouses in which the animals rarely or never see grass accounting for as much as 15% of the global herd by mid-century. Consumers must also switch away from eating beef to poultry and vegetables.

The analysis also found that deforestation must be halted and the extent of forested land increased by between 5% and 15% by 2050 a mammoth task, given the failure of efforts so far to halt forest destruction.

However, the analysis depends on several key factors. For instance, within the emissions limits required to hold global warming to less than 2C above pre-industrial levels, in theory it ought to be possible for everyone in the world to travel 12,400 KM a year, up from an average of 8,300 KM a year at present.

Currently, people in the US travel an average of 16,000 KM a year, and in the EU about 10,000 KM, while the average Indian travels 6,000 KM and Chinese less than 2,000 KM a year. So the increases in air travel in the developed world seen in recent years, thanks to the proliferation of cheap flights, will have to be severely limited in future to stay within these levels.

Similarly, nutrition that fulfills our daily needs, of 2,100 calories a day, is possible for the entire planet, but is unlikely to reach everyone without a transformation in global equity. According to the models used to develop the calculator, billions of people are likely to remain in poverty at mid-century, and they are unlikely to benefit much in the form of the better nutrition, better housing or increases in travel which are theoretically possible.

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