Travel, Tourism,  Pilgrimages, Sightseeing Tours, Leisure time.

Travel is Top-level domain submitted to ICANN for approval as a sponsored TLD. It would be restricted to the use of travel agents, airlines, bed and breakfast operators, tourism bureaus, and others in the travel industry.  Travel is the transport of people on a trip or journey. Reasons for travel include:

• Tourism—travel for recreation. This may apply to the travel itself, or the travel may just be the necessary investment to arrive at a desired location.


• Visiting friends and family


• Trade


• Commuting–going to various routine activities, such as work or meetings.


• Migration—travel to began life somewhere else; nomadic people do this


• Pilgrimages—travel for religious reasons

When you want to go on a vacation that requires a flight, you have two main options for purchasing that ticket. You can purchase the ticket from the airline directly or from a travel agency. For decades, purchasing a ticket from the airline was the best option for many, unless they planned an entire vacation package with a travel agency. Even if you do not intend to do any other vacation planning with an agent, you can still sometimes get a flight through them. But what is the difference, really, and is one option better than the other?

With an uncertain economy and, for many, an uncertain future, some people are opting to put off vacations. Despite the potential problems on the horizon, that does not have to be the case. When you work with a travel agency, you can save a lot of money. Almost anyone can afford to travel if they follow these six tips when booking a vacation through a travel agency:

Tip #1: Be clear that youre on a very tight budget.

Travel insurance is often purchased for trips abroad, but many vacationers do not see the point in spending the money on a policy when they are staying in the United States. While travel in the United States might be safer and easier than travel in a foreign country, there are still things that could go wrong. When these things happen, travel insurance can ensure that the problem is solved as quickly as possible. Otherwise, you might be forced to spend money out of pocket and cancel the rest of your vacation. Here are the top benefits of buying travel insurance, even if you are traveling domestically:

Benefit #1: You can get medical treatment no matter where you travel.

Not every vacation goes as planned. Most people can recover easily from sunburn or a missed connection flight, but what happens when something major goes wrong. What if your flight is cancelled and you have to spend thousands of additional dollars to fly home the next day instead? What if you break your leg while skiing? What if your luggage, including your passport, is stolen?

When something significant goes wrong when on vacation, you may find yourself suddenly in thousands of dollars of debt or relying on the kindness of strangers to help you. Both cases can be bad news. You can protect yourself, though, if you purchase travel insurance before you leave.

Most people who go on vacation like to book trips through a travel agent in order to take some of the stress out of the planning process. Travel agents can also help you save money on flight, hotel rooms, cruises, and more; but what about online travel agencies? While people worry that Internet travel agencies could scam you or provide low-quality service, there are actually a number of benefits to choosing an online travel agency, providing that you pick the right one.

In the travel industry, the more knowledgeable your travel agent, the better your vacation will be. Knowledgeable travel agents know tips and tricks for making the most of your destination, such as how to get the most exclusive tickets to activities and events, when to travel for the best weather, and best of all, how to save the most money on your vacation. If you are interested in booking a vacation, work with a travel agent who knows the ropes. Though, how do you find the most knowledgeable travel agent out there? Here are some tips for choosing your agent:

Tip #1: Look at past experience.

Many travelers do not know that travel insurance exists. However, insurance policies such as these can save you thousands of dollars in some cases. Travel insurance can be purchased no matter where you are traveling, though it is most common on vacations to foreign countries.

Sometimes travel insurance is offered through a travel agency, tour company, or cruise line with which you have booked your vacation. Other times, travel insurance has to be purchased through a third party. Do you need travel insurance? Well, you can certainly go on vacation without it, but at the end of the day, these relatively inexpensive policies can end up saving you from financial ruin.

Saving Money on Healthcare

If you have never worked with a travel agent before, you might be a little out of your element when it comes to talking about your travel needs. At your initial meeting, it is important not to get steamrolled into buying a vacation package that you do not really want or leaving without a sense of exactly what you need to do to prepare for travel. Here are the top questions you need to ask your travel agent before you book your trip:

Question #1: What are the best times of year to travel to my location?

Did you know that the cost of medical care when you are traveling could be extremely high? If you are already covered under an employer health insurance plan or individual/family health insurance plan, you may think that you can travel without worries, but that is not always the case. Many HMOs, PPOs, and state health insurance programs do not cover you if you are not in the United States. Even if you are traveling within the U.S., you could face high charges because the hospital or doctor you go to is not in your local plan. Travel insurance is fairly inexpensive and bridges that time when you are away from home, giving you peace of mind. If something does happen, you most likely will not be paying for the high cost of health care out-of-pocket.