| Around the world travel packages are an amazing | | | | overall than if you bought them separately. For |
| way to see the world, and save a bundle along the | | | | example, I bought a round the world ticket from |
| way. Many friends of mine have taken these travels | | | | San Francisco-Sydney for less than $1400. Excited |
| with great success (including myself), and everyone | | | | yet? On Airtreks they have a list of specials, and |
| who has traveled around the world has said it is not | | | | currently offer a ten country package deal for $2799. |
| only an economical way to see places they've only | | | | That's the cost of two round trip tickets, and you get |
| dreamed about, it is also a life affirming event. | | | | more than twice the destinations! |
| The more popular travel packages come either from | | | | The best thing about round the world travel packages |
| the airlines themselves (which are rarely you're best | | | | is that most providers allow you to stay in countries |
| bet) or special travel agencies such as Here's how it | | | | where you have a layover, which is like handing |
| works: These agencies pull together flight specials | | | | someone a free plane ticket. I have stopped in Austria, |
| from two or more airlines, usually connected to major | | | | Singapore and Laos free of charge. |
| hubs around the world (the biggest are San Francisco, | | | | A final word to the wise: if you bought an around the |
| Los Angeles, New York, London, Frankfurt, Barcelona, | | | | world travel package, try to pack only enough clothing |
| Bangkok, Hong Kong, Sydney, Auckland, New Delhi, | | | | to last you a week. Remember, what you pack today |
| Mumbai, Nairobi and Rio de Janeiro). The logic behind | | | | you will have to carry for the next year, so keep it light! |
| these is that buying in bulk will get you lower fares | | | | |