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‘Teleporting’ to Hawaii: How Virtual Reality is Changing Travel by Brandon Giggs via CNN
The future of travel is here. Several companies like Marriott and Facebook are exploring the possibilities of virtual travel. As Giggs writes, virtual travel is not meant to pose a threat to the travel industry, but instead is aiming to inspire people to travel after they explore new places with virtual technology.

Travel Prep: 10 Financial To-Dos Before Going on a Trip by Caroline Hailey via Huffington Post
Traveling is expensive enough as it is. Hailey details a few simple methods to avoid any extra fees that may be tacked on during the travel experience, especially when you’re traveling to a foreign country.

Travel Packages Even First-Class Passengers Can’t Ignore by Scott McCartney via Wall Street Journal
McCartney discusses the growing trend of bundled vacation packages. The options are more customizable than many think, and the benefits can sometimes result in over $1,000 worth of savings.

10Best Readers’ Choice: Best of Fall Travel by 10Best Editors via USA Today
USA Today’s readers voted on the best apple orchards, fall harvest festivals, oktoberfests, scenic drives, and state fairs in the U.S. Many of the locations are in nearby states. Check out these lists to plan great ways to enjoy the beautiful fall weather and scenery.

When to Fly to Save Money on Thanksgiving Travel by Rick Seaney via Yahoo
Thanksgiving will be here sooner than you know it. If you are planning to travel during that time, Seaney warns that you should know there are no notable discounts for Thanksgiving travel, but he does provide key advice on which dates are the cheapest for airfare during the Thanksgiving season. Read up now so that you can get those travel plans taken care of.

The Future of Travel Revealed… by John Hutchinson via Daily Mail
According to travel experts, travel technology is expected to change drastically within the next fifteen years. In this article, view thorough photo examples of where travel technology could go next, such as a train that could travel beneath the Atlantic Ocean. Some of the designs look like they could be straight out of Star Trek!

A Tiny Travel Fan to Help You Sleep by Mark Wilson via Fast Codesign
There’s nothing like the gentle hum of the overhead fan to help you fall asleep at night. With the new Snooz device, you can take this sound with you wherever you travel. Read more about how the device works that unique and comforting sound.

10 Ghost Towns to Add to Your Travel Bucket List via Chicago Tribune
Fitting for the spooky season, the Chicago Tribune shares a gallery of abandoned towns across the country. These are perfect destinations not only for explorers but also for photographers and writers looking for new inspiration.

8 Essentials for Nighttime Travel Photography by Veronica White via Huffington Post
Some of our most memorable travel moments can happen under the night sky. But when we go to take pictures to remember those moments by, the pictures can come out grainy or too dark. White shares eight tips and explains camera functions that will help capture the perfect night photo.

The Best Kept Secrets in South American Travel by Karina Martinez-Carter via Thrillist
The South American continent is filled with vibrant cultures and beautiful sceneries. In this article, Martinez-Carter shares hidden gems of cities and destinations to try instead of traditionally popular destinations.