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		<title>Safety tips for women traveling alone</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/11/30/safety-tips-for-women-traveling-alone/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/11/30/safety-tips-for-women-traveling-alone/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 18:42:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most lady travelers are sometimes puzzled about the dos and don’ts of traveling solo for the first time. As women are perceived to be more physically vulnerable, they usually find...]]></description>
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		<title>Airphil Express Rewards: Fly FREE Program</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/11/20/airphil-express-rewards-fly-free-program/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:04:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Budget airlines usually offer just the basics for their passengers &#8211; no free meals, no free newspapers, no paper tickets and no frequent flyer programs. However, Airphil Express (Air Philippines)...]]></description>
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		<title>Cebu Pacific baggage information and rates, check-in and boarding guidelines updated as of November 2011</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/11/19/cebu-pacific-baggage-information-rates-check-in-boarding-guidelines-updated-november-2011/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/11/19/cebu-pacific-baggage-information-rates-check-in-boarding-guidelines-updated-november-2011/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Nov 2011 17:40:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Trip Essentials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Airlines]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[airport bag fee]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Lite FARE]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Planning to book your flight via Cebu Pacific? I have compiled a list of helpful information for this budget airline’s domestic and international flights regarding baggage (hand-carry and check-in), Prepaid...]]></description>
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		<title>Getting your vehicle ready for a holiday trip</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/10/19/getting-your-vehicle-ready-for-a-holiday-trip/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/10/19/getting-your-vehicle-ready-for-a-holiday-trip/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 18 Oct 2011 17:10:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Trip Essentials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[road trip]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel planning]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel preparations]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[As a traveler, you wouldn’t want to have your holiday travel spoiled because of your car being broke on the road. Thus be sure to assess your vehicle and make...]]></description>
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		<title>Reasons for getting family travel insurance</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/08/06/reasons-for-getting-family-travel-insurance/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/08/06/reasons-for-getting-family-travel-insurance/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2011 04:12:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Latest Posts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trip Essentials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family holidays]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[family travel insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[travel insurance]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you planning for an upcoming trip and thinking you would do just fine without getting any sort of travel insurance at all? I recently booked online another domestic airline...]]></description>
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		<title>Packing wisely for a holiday trip</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/07/27/packing-wisely-for-a-holiday-trip/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/07/27/packing-wisely-for-a-holiday-trip/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 17:07:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[packing]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[traveling light]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.happysteps.net/?p=1861</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Packing for the holidays is a challenge for the traveler. You have to ensure that you include everything you need in your luggage. This will make your holiday travel much...]]></description>
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		<title>How do you plan your holiday?</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/07/20/how-do-you-plan-your-holiday/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/07/20/how-do-you-plan-your-holiday/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 04:49:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Trip Essentials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hotel comparison]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online booking]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vacation packages]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[vacation planning]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.happysteps.net/?p=1845</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Vacation planning and booking entails different methods and means. The easiest way is to get a vacation package from a travel agent that already includes air fare, hotel, car rental,...]]></description>
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		<title>Ways to kill time at Gatwick Airport</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/07/07/ways-to-kill-time-at-gatwick-airport/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/07/07/ways-to-kill-time-at-gatwick-airport/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 04:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Trip Essentials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[airport dining]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[airport entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[airport lounges]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[airport shopping]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.happysteps.net/?p=1825</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Gatwick Airport is the second largest airport in London and the second busiest airport in the United Kingdom. It is also the busiest single runway airport in the world. The...]]></description>
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		<title>Flight delays, excess baggage fees, long check-in counter queues and other travel inconveniences</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/04/28/flight-delays-excess-baggage-fees-long-check-in-counter-queues-and-other-travel-inconveniences/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/04/28/flight-delays-excess-baggage-fees-long-check-in-counter-queues-and-other-travel-inconveniences/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Apr 2011 12:39:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Musings & Stories]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Trip Essentials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[budget travel insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[excess baggage]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.happysteps.net/?p=1528</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Who has not experienced the inconveniences of flight delays and other airline travel disappointments? I can just remember how I felt so overwhelmed with frustration when mom and I rushed...]]></description>
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		<title>Budget travel insurance: Compare the best deals before you buy</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/03/12/budget-travel-insurance-compare-the-best-deals-before-you-buy/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/03/12/budget-travel-insurance-compare-the-best-deals-before-you-buy/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Mar 2011 14:49:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Travel Deals & Discounts]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[budget travel insurance]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.happysteps.net/?p=1475</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Choosing budget travel insurance is one way to save on travel expenses. While most travel enthusiasts are well-prepared and wise about spending on travel, from booking the cheapest flights and...]]></description>
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		<title>Pre-book an airport lounge for a stress-free travel</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/03/08/pre-book-an-airport-lounge-for-a-stress-free-travel/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/03/08/pre-book-an-airport-lounge-for-a-stress-free-travel/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Mar 2011 14:20:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Trip Essentials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[airport lounges]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.happysteps.net/?p=1473</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Isn’t it that we love to travel but dislike crowded waiting lounges and standing in line at check-in and immigration counters? These are situations that most travelers find stressful including...]]></description>
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		<title>Airport lounges: Relax before you fly</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/01/15/airport-lounges-relax-before-you-fly/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2011/01/15/airport-lounges-relax-before-you-fly/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 15 Jan 2011 11:17:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.happysteps.net/?p=1393</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Most travel bugs look forward to going on holidays with the idea of fun and relaxation in mind. But before rewarding oneself with an exciting day tour or viewing a...]]></description>
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		<title>When you’re moving, make it enjoyable and stress-free</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2010/11/19/when-you%e2%80%99re-moving-make-it-enjoyable-and-stress-free/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2010/11/19/when-you%e2%80%99re-moving-make-it-enjoyable-and-stress-free/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2010 01:53:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Trip Essentials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[corporate relocation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[moving]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.happysteps.net/?p=1342</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[For any company, be it in merchandising, food, and even for a travel company or whatever organization, it cannot be avoided that a transfer of office or residence would happen...]]></description>
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		<title>Staying healthy while on a tropical vacation</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2010/09/16/staying-healthy-while-on-a-tropical-vacation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2010/09/16/staying-healthy-while-on-a-tropical-vacation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 02:56:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Caribbean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tropical islands]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.happysteps.net/?p=1322</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Before getting excited about heading to sunny destinations, make sure you prepare some trip essentials for staying healthy. One needs to be protected from the usual diseases in the tropics...]]></description>
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		<title>Traveling with kids</title>
		<link>http://www.happysteps.net/2010/09/15/traveling-with-kids/</link>
		<comments>http://www.happysteps.net/2010/09/15/traveling-with-kids/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:27:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>happysteps</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[travel with kids]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[It cannot be avoided that there are times when a young family has to bring small children with them when they travel. I’m sure a lot of parents can relate...]]></description>
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