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?

There are several different ways that you can plan a trip. Many people like to go it alone, making their own reservations, doing their own working, and hoping that they stumble onto the best deals. Sometimes, people don't even do any planning, they just go ahead and take the trip, and fly by the seat of their pants. In both of these types of trip taking, you might end up with some good deals. But, more often than not, you are going to end up paying much more for your trip, and maybe experiencing a little more stress than you really need. Planning your trip on your own can be stressful and time consuming, and it can also end up costing you much more money than you thought it would.

Travel agencies go beyond just finding plane tickets or booking a cruise. They often serve as the middle person between a traveler and the various services and destinations. It is a myth that booking through an agent will cost more. Travel agencies get their commissions from the various cruise lines, vacation packages, and airlines, not from the customer. This fact can actually save you money.

While it is true that if you simply need a flight from point A to point B, and back, you can probably get that on your own at a reasonable rate. Even if you need a hotel at point B for a few nights, you can negotiate that on your own and get a great rate. But, what if you need more than that? What if you dont have the time to shop the rates, negotiate, and then compare all the rates? That is where a travel agency can come in and help.

Instead of deal directly with the airlines, has it ever occurred to you to use a good travel agency to book your spring break vacation? Airlines will quote you fares and book your flights, but thats as far as they go. A travel agency can offer discounted fares, advice on spring break destinations, and may have a great deal or two for you and your friends. Spring break is barely two months away, so now is the ideal time to start looking for a travel agency.

If airlines are offering huge discounts to lure money-weary individuals into traveling, imagine the larger discounts that a travel agency can offer. Since travel agents purchase blocks of seats, they can pass on the savings to their customers.

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.

We could all use a break from the monotony of our jobs and the humdrum of domestic chores, and the first thing that comes to mind is often a vacation. As many health experts say, taking a vacation every now and then is indispensable to good health.

The next thing we do is look for great travel deals through a travel agency. This is important because if taking a vacation means emptying out our wallets and bank accounts, what good can that do to our financial health? In dire economic times, topmost in our minds is to get the best deals, which are typically possible only from travel agencies.

Going on vacation is what many individuals spend their entire year dreaming about. For some a simple vacation means visiting family and friends, but for others a vacation means getting away to a destination that is exotic, fun and exciting. Maybe you desire an extreme adventurous holiday or maybe you in search of peace and serenity, whatever your holiday idea is, travel agencies have the tools and expertise to help you find a perfect destination.

Why Use A Travel Agency?

There are many people who feel that it is not necessary to make use of a travel agency. From flight arrangements to booking accommodations, there are several aspects of planning a vacation that many individuals feel are simple. A common question is: Why spend money having someone plan a vacation for when you can do it yourself? This may be true in some instances; however, there are many benefits to using a travel agency.