HotelCalculator is a hotel price comparison website that lets you search and compare multiple travel sites. Aggregates data from over 20 hotel reservation websites will keep you update and help you find the best deals.

Using HotelCalculator.com you can book accommodation in almost every city worldwide at the best market prices, you can for example find hotel in Paris for less than €40.

What is more, you have a possibility to have a look on hotel’s location on the map and see how far it is from the city centre, airport or any city attraction. You will also get to know about hotels in nearby towns. Thanks to several photos provided by HotelCalculator, you will completely appreciate the hotel before completing a reservation.

Futhermore, you can get information about services offered by each and every accommodation venue. HotelCalculator will help you find the right place to stay, suitable for your needs. Now you can find all necessary information on one website.

You are in Barcelona for the first time, and you do not know where to stay? Choose perfect accommodation for your business trip or family vacation! You can easily check which hotel is the most popular using HotelCalculator.com popularity index. This helpful innovation will help you find the most popular and most frequently selected hotels in the city.

Booking hotels couldn’t be easier! Now you can also easily find out which hotels are best rated, thanks to a scale from 1 to 5.

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In June 2009, of the top 20 countries; 16 posted decreases in visitation to the United States, with visitation from nine countries declining at double-digit growth rates.

In the first six months of 2009, 16 of the top 20 countries posted decreases in visitation to the United States, with visitation from eight countries declining at double-digit growth rates.

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The bold architectural design with individual bridges leading to the extraordinary infinity pool suites and columns reaching towards the sky makes JADE MOUNTAIN one of the Caribbean’s most mesmerizing resort experiences.

What Jade Mountain offers is peace, quiet, and privacy, all in a stunning natural setting. This is NOT a place to go to meet other people — you’ll likely spend a good deal of time in your (amazing) suite. There’s no need to leave it to go swimming (you have your own pool) or to enjoy the views (they’re stunning from the suite).

Enjoy the exclusivity and private setting of JADE MOUNTAIN with all of ANSE CHASTANET’s spa, leisure and sports facilities as well as 2 beaches which are available to JADE MOUNTAIN guests at all times.

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In a recent poll of more than 43,000 people, respondents named availability of good jobs as their most important concern when sizing up a town.

These small towns have ’em – plus great schools, affordable homes, low crime, and much more.

Here are the top 10 towns:

1. Louisville, CO
2. Chanhassen, MN
3. Papillion, NE
4. Middleton, WI
5. Milton, MA
6. Warren, NJ
7. Keller, TX
8. Peachtree City, GA
9. Lake St. Louis, MO
10. Mukilteo, WA

See the full list here: Best Places to Live – 2009

To assist you in finding the city that best fits your lifestyle, U.S. News launched a brand new Best Places to Live online search tool. The tool lets users sift through mountains of economic and quality-of-life data in a simple, straightforward fashion.

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Cruise website CruiseCritic.co.uk (www.cruisecritic.co.uk) has come up with a list of the top 10 rivers for cruising in 2009.

“With the current economy, traveling around Europe — or most places for that matter — just isn’t cheap anymore.

All those little expenses really add up,” said Carolyn Spencer Brown, editor-in-chief of CruiseCritic.co.uk. “With river cruising, most costs are paid up front, so it’s easier to budget.”

Take a look at the top10 rivers..

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The legends, mysteries, and romance associated with the words “Bora Bora” bring an almost mystical presence to the island. The island, located about 230 kilometres northwest of Papeete, is surrounded by a lagoon and a barrier reef.

Bora Bora is predestined for snorkeling and scuba diving in and around its lagoon.

Made famous by books, movies, and its stunning beauty, the island is now besieged by tourism and overcrowding. Regardless, if you must visit a South Pacific island (and you should), Bora Bora would be an excellent choice.

Here are 25 Stunning Pictures of Bora Bora…

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Here are the states found to be the cheapest vacation spots. (Costs are based on average published prices for meals and lodgings for two adults.)

1. North Dakota

Lodging: $95.71

Meals: $63.04

Total average daily cost: $158.75

2. Nebraska

Lodging: $100.33

Meals: $59.32

Total average daily cost: $159.65

3. Kansas

Lodging: $103.40

Meals: $61.22

Total average daily cost: $164.62

4. Iowa

Lodging: $107.97

Meals: $61.84

Total average daily cost: $169.81

5. South Dakota

Lodging: $109.09

Meals: $65.74

Total average daily cost: $174.83

6. Oklahoma

Lodging: $119.94

Meals: $59.86

Total average daily cost: $179.80

7. Alabama

Lodging: $111.99

Meals: $68.76

Total average daily cost: $180.75

8. Arkansas

Lodging: $120.43

Meals: $65.66

Total average daily cost: $186.09

9. Mississippi

Lodging: $110.77

Meals: $76.56

Total average daily cost: $187.33

10. Kentucky

Lodging: $121.02

Meals: $66.74

Total average daily cost: $187.76

Source: http://www.latimes.com

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Here are the states found to be the most expensive vacation spots. (Costs are based on average published prices for meals and lodgings for two adults.)

1. Hawaii

Lodging: $675.36

Meals: $117.40

Total average daily cost: $792.76

2. Washington, D.C.

Lodging: $459.90

Meals: $114.84

Total average daily cost: $574.74

3. New York

Lodging: $219.96

Meals: $99.90

Total average daily cost: $319.86

4. Nevada

Lodging: $177.32

Meals: $123.52

Total average daily cost: $300.84

5. Florida

Lodging: $212.49

Meals: $76.26

Total average daily cost: $288.75

6. Massachusetts

Lodging: $203.18

Meals: $83.52

Total average daily cost: $286.70

7. Rhode Island

Lodging: $202.72

Meals: $83.82

Total average daily cost: $286.54

8. California

Lodging: $188.38

Meals: $97.16

Total average daily cost: $285.54

9. Delaware

Lodging: $179.46

Meals: $104.20

Total average daily cost: $283.66

10. New Jersey

Lodging: $186.97

Meals: $94.04

Total average daily cost: $281.01

Source: http://www.latimes.com/

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Fortunately, there are still a few places that offer American travelers good value. After crunching the numbers on airfare, hotel, and activity prices, here is the list of five places that are both fascinating and reasonably affordable if not cheap[cheap travel].

• Bulgaria
• Berlin, Germany
• Turquoise Coast, Turkey
• Transylvania, Romania
• Moravia, Czech Republic

Go to the USA Today website for more trip-planning resources.

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No. 1: Caladesi Island State Park in Clearwater/Dunedin, Fla.

Dr. Beach describes Caladesi Island State Park as a “well-kept secret. Surrounded by a lush state park, few people in Tampa seem to know its whereabouts.” In picking this as the No. 1 beach, he cites its “powder white sand, warm, crystal-clear water and beautiful nature.”

No. 2: Hanalei Beach, Kauai, Hawaii

The rural shores of Hanalei Bay Beach, located on Kauai’s North Shore, are great for families and surfers alike. Surfing, swimming and walking are the best Beach activities over here.

Last year’s No. 2 beach was Caladesi Island State Park, Clearwater/Dunedin, Fla., which moved up to the top surf spot this year.

No. 3: Siesta Beach, Sarasota, Fla.

Siesta Key Beach is located on Beach Rd on Siesta Key Barrier Island. It is famous for its sand, which is made up of 99% quartz, and is soft, blindingly white, and always cool under your feet. The water here is beautiful and calm and It is fairly shallow near the shore.

Last year’s No. 3 beach was Coopers Beach, Southampton, N.Y., which dropped to No. 4 this year.

No 4. Coopers Beach, Southampton, N.Y.

The rural shores of Coopers Beach, located on New York’s Atlantic Coast, are perfect for a summertime getaway. Swimming and walking are the best activities over here.

Last year’s No. 4 was Hanalei Beach, Kauai, Hawaii, which moved up to No. 2 this year.

No. 5: Coronado Beach, San Diego

Coronado Beach is perfect for that classic lazy weekend on the beach and watching the sun set over the Pacific. Active beach goers can enjoy the great volleyball, tide pool exploration, and riding along the bike path, which is just south of the landmark Hotel Del Coronado.

Last year’s No. 5 was Coast Guard Beach, Cape Cod, Mass.

No. 6. Main Beach, East Hampton, N.Y.

The urban shores of East Hampton-Main Beach, located on New York’s Atlantic Coast, are great for families and surfers alike. Swimming, fishing, surfing and walking are the best activities over here.

In 2007, Hamoa Beach, Maui, Hawaii, was No. 6.

No. 7: Hamoa Beach, Maui, Hawaii

The remote, scenic shores of Hamoa Beach, located on Maui’s Hana Coast, are great for families and surfers alike. Fishing, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Surfing, Swimming and Walking are the best activities over here.

2007 No. 7 beach: Main Beach, East Hampton, N.Y.

No. 8: Cape Hatteras, Outer Banks, N.C.

Cape Hatteras National Seashore is a fascinating combination of natural and cultural resources, and provides a wide variety of recreational opportunities. These dynamic islands provide a variety of habitats and are a valuable wintering area for migrating waterfowl. The park’s fishing and surfing are considered the best on the east coast.

Last year’s No. 8 was Coronado Beach, San Diego, which moved up to No. 5 this year.

No. 9: Cape Florida State Park, Key Biscayne, Fla.

Located on Florida’s Atlantic Coast, Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park Beach boasts 1.25 miles of urban shoreline. Fishing, hiking, swimming and walking are the best activities over here.

Last year’s No. 9 beach was Lighthouse Point Park, Daytona Beach, Fla.

No. 10: Beachwalker Park, Kiawah Island, S.C.

The remote, scenic shores of Beachwalker County Park, located on South Carolina’s Atlantic Coast. Fishing, Hiking, Swimming and Wildlife Viewing are considered as the best activities over here.

Last year’s No. 10 was Siesta Beach, Sarasota, Fla., which is No. 3 this year.

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