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Get outta town
So after you burn out -- while you're resting comfortably in the asylum -- perhaps you can find some Net access (ask the nurses nicely) and plan a little time away for when you get back on your feet. Not only will it save you time, but using the Web to plan your itinerary is so convenient and easy, you can even do it while you're sedated. Whether you want to swank or slum, you've got bazillions of choices online. Budget travel sites have bred like bunnies. Luxury resorts are a dime a dozen ... well, not really a dime, more like a quarter. And at least 100 airlines are now online, along with most every hotel chain and car rental company. If you're completely clueless about where to go, many online travel mags will give you the lowdown on global hot spots, as well as directions on how to get there. Once you know where you want to go, you can make airline, hotel, and car reservations, and buy tickets and travel insurance. You can also find out about the unit of exchange (lira or sheep?), the weather forecast (lion or lamb?), and even the political climate (elephant or donkey?). You can also prep before you go by learning a foreign language online, scouting the area attractions, and locating the closest tourist office. Imagine arriving in Papua New Guinea, already knowing how to ask where the nearest beer is. Paradise! If you're a rather cranky person and none of your friends would even entertain the thought of traveling with you, you can find a travel partner through the numerous travel newsgroups. While you're at it, check for tips from the countless globe-trotters, who are just frothing at the mouth to share QuickTime movies of their trip to the Great Mall of America. If you're in the mood for a "staycation," try looking up your own town at your favorite search engine. Most major cities -- and many minor ones -- have a Web presence listing events and attractions. How often do you really get to see what's going on in your own backyard? Did you know a new restaurant just opened in your town? It's true -- it's right down the street. So if you haven't made your summer vacation plans yet, do it now. Promise yourself that you'll take some time off in 1997. |
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