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The Travel Professor
Join me on a journey across the broad spectrum of interesting travel topics. We’ll discuss destinations domestic and abroad, some familiar and some off the beaten path. We take a look at suppliers like cruise lines, air carriers and tour operators and find their bargains and special offerings. Got questions? Email thetravelprofessor@gmail.com.

Friday, December 19, 2008

Holiday travel and beyond

Yesterday I mentioned that there was a slight reduction in the numbers of travelers hitting the airways and roadways this holiday season.

The analysts at AAA are also forecasting lower hotel rates (down 5-10%) but higher rental car prices (up about 8 %) this season.

Starting January 5th 2009 the travel bargains should remain for the 1st quarter of the New Year. I anticipate that rates will start to climb as we move into the spring break then summer family travel season. Once the kiddies are back in the school they dramatically drop again.

Happy Holidays!

Steve Call
"The Travel Professor"

Steve Call gets paid to tell people where to go as the director of the Travel, Tourism and Hotel Management associate degree program at Ohio University-Ironton. Professionally, he's a certified travel consultant and accredited cruise counselor and holds two college degrees. He has visited all the continents with the exception of Australia and Antarctica.

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Friday, December 19, 2008

Holiday travel and beyond

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