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How to Start a Shuttle Bus Service

You’ve decided to start your own business and live the American dream, but are not sure where to start. Beginning with a clear understanding of what lies ahead is the best first step you can take. The road ahead is paved hard work and lined by failure. That may not be a sentiment that you want to hear but it is one you need to hear. Start-ups fail at an alarmingly high rate and even those that succeed don’t ...

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The best transport options while on holiday

If you’ve already booked your flight for your upcoming holiday, it’s time to figure out how you’ll get around once you arrive. While most tourists get a transfer into the city and take local transportation once they arrive, it may be a smart idea to hire a car while you’re on holiday if you want some added flexibility. Weigh the pros and cons of car hire and other forms of transportation while on holiday by ...

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How to select the right camper trailer

A camper trailer is a trailer you attach to the back of your vehicle – usually a 4WD – that is fully stocked and supplied with all the camping equipment you need. Furthermore, a camper trailer can also be converted into a tent, or can be likened to a caravan except that it is separate from your vehicle. A camper trailer is a great option for those who love affordable holidays and the feeling of home, but do ...

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Adventure Sports Trip

Adventure sports are meant to be full of excitement in exotic locations or uneven terrains. The list of sports that can be played is very long. You can even make up unique sports simply by using your creativity. Adventure sports are a nice way to connect with your family and friends. If you are a thrill-seeker, then there's nothing better than going out in the wild and having fun in nature. There are variou ...

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The Backpacker’s List of Camper Essentials

It would appear that congratulations are in order - you’ve made your mind up, you’ve bought that gorgeous second hand camper van, and your VW camper insurance is up to date. You’re taxed, waxed, and you’ve even had the windscreen wipers replaced. Now all you need to do is stick a pin in a map and head off to see the big wide world - but woah there. Put down the keys, and listen to us - you’ll need to do som ...

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Your Complete Guide to Travel Insurance

Avid travelers are able to enjoy the taste of different cultures wherever they go. Unfortunately, no place on earth is entirely safe. Wherever people go, there is always a fair risk of damage or injury, which ultimately lead to costs. Such unexpected costs may mark the end of a supposedly relaxing and joyous adventure. Fortunately, these expenses can be prevented with the use of a travel insurance policy. S ...

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Your Guide to Driving Abroad for the First Time

[caption id="attachment_8137" align="aligncenter" width="300"] Holger.Ellgaard[/caption] Vacationing in a foreign country can be quite an adventure, packed with new experiences and memories to last for decades. Sometimes even the transportation offers an adrenaline rush! Americans driving abroad for the first time may find the experience a bit more challenging than anticipated. Armed with a bit of informati ...

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A guide to some great cruise holidays

There are so many incredibly exotic and delightful places that you can take in from the side of an enormous and spectacularly well-equipped cruise ship these days that the choices can seem to be endless. But the classic destinations are the UK's favourite for good reason and they promise everything that fun-seekers could realistically be hoping for and plenty more besides. Arguably top of the list when we t ...

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How My Pain to Spain Cured My Ocean Disdain

It’s surprising what’s on your doorstep. For years I thought summer travelling from England meant cheap easyJet flights to Prague, heading to St. Pancras to catch the Eurostar to Paris or driving to Wales in a beaten up Ford Fiesta with a guitar sticking out the window. But I’m from Plymouth. It’s a port. A harbour. What about travelling over water? Perhaps because I’ve never had sturdy sea legs I’ve always ...

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Booking Last Minute Flights or Planning in Advance – Which is Better?

[caption id="attachment_7933" align="alignleft" width="323"] Image Credits – Free Digital Photos[/caption] If you’re planning on buying a plane ticket, the time you buy your ticket can make a big difference. Sometimes you can save as much as 50% off the price of your ticket simply by buying it at the right time. In ticket timing, there seems to be two primary trains of thoughts: Buy them well in advance, or ...

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