http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com With the price of holidays on the rise, more of us are seeking out cheaper deals on flights, hotels and car hire. But thousands of out-of-pocket holiday makers are coming to the realisation that cheap doesn't always mean cheap. You can avoid paying more t... http://www.articlealley.com/article_719287_29.html 14th December 2008 An airport is typically a busy place; thousands of people milling around, queuing, shopping, checking through luggage; it's no wonder that scammers use airports to find their victims. This is a quick guide to the more common airport scams and how to spot ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_713882_29.html 06th December 2008 What do you want from a holiday? Fun and excitement, or peace and relaxation? Perhaps you love nothing more than a week-long retail therapy session, or you just want somewhere you can go to keep the kids happy? 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