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MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 31, 2012 – Traveling can be stressful, let alone flying internationally, meaning different rules and restrictions and extended time spent at hectic airports. But what often makes international travel the most daunting are the lengthy flights, usually across multiple time zones. Vayama.com, an online travel agency uniquely focused on international travel, is a valuable resource for those making a trip abroad this busy holiday season.

Whether travelers are embarking on an overnight flight from New York to London or a 20-hour trip from Utah to Zimbabwe, the veteran flyers at Vayama.com have compiled a list of helpful pointers to help new and experienced travelers have a more positive travel experience, helping ensure a more enjoyable start to their trip.

For beating jetlag:

• Sleep as much on the plane as possible
• When you arrive, don’t sleep until it’s nighttime at your final destination
• Keep your first travel day open to get rest, relax and unpack
• Stay hydrated
• Keep track of your home time, so you can adjust sleeping habits 24-36 hours ahead of returning home

 
Must-have carry-on items:

• Magazines or a good book
• Neck pillow, eye mask and earplugs
• Extra snacks
• Spare change of clothes
• Phone and other electronics chargers
• Toothbrush and toothpaste

 
Other international travel tips:

• Leave room in your luggage to bring things back
• Consider taking just your credit card and ATM, rather than exchanging currency
• Call cell phone carrier to check for international phone coverage
• Keep all travel documents and information in an easily accessible place

Visiting another country should be exciting and not overshadowed by the stresses of the actual travel. Following these guidelines, travelers can relax more and focus on the amazing memories about to be made.

For more information about Vayama.com and to see all of the best international flights and fares, visit www.vayama.com.

About Vayama Vayama.com is an online travel agency uniquely focused on international travel. Since 2007, the company has been committed to providing travelers with the most comprehensive set of airlines, fares and flights, allowing people to experience popular, well-traveled destinations as well as some of the most remote corners of the world. By working with a vast network of trusted global partners, Vayama taps published and negotiated fares to put the very best international content all in one place. Travelers who visit Vayama.com can browse thousands of hotels and book rooms at the lowest prices available, as well as rent cars all over the world. For more information about Vayama or to see these deals firsthand, visit www.vayama.com.

About Travix Vayama is part of one of the biggest online travel companies Travix International, based in the Netherlands. The company manages an extensive portfolio of travel-focused websites operating under the brand names CheapTickets, BudgetAir, EasyToBook, Vayama, Vliegwinkel and Flugladen. Travix operates its six brands in 17 countries, employs almost 600 staff and has combined sales of US $1.2 Billion. Travix is part of BCD Holdings N.V. www.travix-international.com.

About BCD Holdings BCD Holdings N.V. is a market leader in the travel industry. The Dutch, privately owned company was founded in 1975 by John Fentener van Vlissingen and consists of BCD Travel (global corporate travel management), Travix (online travel: CheapTickets, Vliegwinkel, BudgetAir and Vayama), Park ‘N Fly (off-airport parking), TRX (travel transaction processing and data integration), Airtrade (consolidating and fulfillment), VakantieXperts (leisure) and Parkmobile International (mobile parking and traffic applications). BCD Holdings employs over 12,000 people and operates in more than 95 countries with total sales, including franchising, of US$ 22.1 billion. For more information, visit www.bcd-nv.com.

Vayama was recently featured in a list of travel sites worth bookmarking on the New York Times’ Frugal Traveler blog. It was a comprehensive list outlining some of the most important ingredients of the travel experience: food, activities, expatriate travel guides, cheap transportation and of course, the right booking resource, Vayama.com. Author Seth Kugel shares, “Vayama simply seems to know about more airlines and often finds two one-way flights on different airlines that beat out a round-trip flight on a single one.’

Click here to read the full post: ”Frugal Traveler blog: 10 Travel Web Sites Worth Bookmarking.”

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Oct. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ — Whether you are visiting far away friends and family, or just looking to escape the hustle and bustle of the holidays at home, online travel agency, Vayama.com, is the premiere international travel resource, with the best set of fares this season. And it’s not too late to plan holiday travel from Thanksgiving through the New Year.

Savvy vacationers can take advantage of the many perks of traveling this fall and winter, including:

Experience a white Christmas and your favorite winter sports at some of the world’s best snowy destinations, including Niesko Village in Japan or Mzaar in Lebanon
Enjoy smaller crowds at major tourist locales, such as the National Gallery in London and the Museum Kampa in Prague, Czech Republic
Visit some of the worlds biggest holiday markets and yuletide festivals, such as the Cologne Christmas market in Germany,the Budapest Christmas Fair, festive lights in Slovenia’s Ljubljana, Santa Claus Village in Finland and shopping haven ‘Christkindlesmarkt’ in Nuremberg, Germany
Ring in the New Year at one of the world’s many celebrations featuring major pyrotechnics, including the extravagant show over the Sydney opera house and harbor bridge, Taiwan’s tallest skyscraper exploding with fireworks at midnight or the intricate light design at the Temple of Heaven in Bejing
Taste international holiday meals and other dishes popular mostly in the winter time, like the Czech Republic traditional Christmas dinner of fried carp and potato salad, or raclette, a warm cheese dish, served in Switzerland and France when the weather turns cold
Soak up some sun in warmer spots like Australia, Egypt, the Canary Islands, Cancun, Nicaragua, Belize, Panama or Argentina

“Traveling during the winter or for specific holidays is a really wonderful time to explore the rich cultures and experience the unique celebrations around the world,” explains Ted Jansen, Executive Vice President at Travix International, and head of Vayama.com. “Though the weather might be colder in most places, people are always amazed to learn how much there still is to see and do.”

Vayama’s international experts also recommend adjusting searches to find ‘side door’ airlines and cities. This means smaller regional airlines, flying in and out of neighboring cities and secondary airports rather than major ones. Take for example these major international airports have great ‘side door’ airports that can be more affordable alternates:

London Heathrow (LHR) alternates London Gatwick (LGW) or London Stansted (STN)
Beijing Airport (PEK) alternate Nanyuan Airport (NAY)
Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) alternate Paris-Orly (ORY)
Suvarnabhumi Airport Bangkok (BKK) alternate Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)
Metro Manila Airport (MNL) alternate Clark International Airport (CRK)
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) alternate Wuxi Airport (WUX)
Incheon International Airport in Seoul (ICN) alternate Gimpo International Airport (GMP)
Tel Aviv Yafo (TLV) alternate Sde Dov Airport (SDV)
New Delhi (DEL) alternate Amritsar Airport (ATQ)
Rome’s Ciampino Airport (CIA) alternate Sant’Egidio Airport (PEG)

Travelers planning their winter trips can make Vayama.com their one-stop shop for booking everything from airfare to hotel and transportation. To learn more about Vayama.com and see the comprehensive holiday offering firsthand, visit www.vayama.com.

About Vayama
Vayama.com is an online travel agency uniquely focused on international travel. Since 2007, the company has been committed to providing travelers with the most comprehensive set of airlines, fares and flights, allowing people to experience popular, well-traveled destinations as well as some of the most remote corners of the world. By working with a vast network of trusted global partners, Vayama taps published and negotiated fares to put the very best international content all in one place. Travelers who visit Vayama.com can browse thousands of hotels and book rooms at the lowest prices available, as well as rent cars all over the world. For more information about Vayama or to see these deals firsthand, visit www.vayama.com.

About Travix
Vayama is part of one of the biggest online travel companies Travix International, based in the Netherlands. The company manages an extensive portfolio of travel-focused websites operating under the brand names CheapTickets, BudgetAir, EasyToBook, Vayama, Vliegwinkel and Flugladen. Travix operates its six brands in 17 countries, employs almost 600 staff and has combined sales of US $1,2 Billion. Travix is part of BCD Holdings N.V. www.travix-international.com.

About BCD Holdings
BCD Holdings N.V. is a market leader in the travel industry. The Dutch, privately owned company was founded in 1975 by John Fentener van Vlissingen and consists of BCD Travel (global corporate travel management), Travix (online travel: CheapTickets, Vliegwinkel, BudgetAir and Vayama), Park ‘N Fly (off-airport parking), TRX (travel transaction processing and data integration), Airtrade (consolidating and fulfillment), VakantieXperts (leisure) and Parkmobile International (mobile parking and traffic applications). BCD Holdings employs over 12,000 people and operates in more than 95 countries with total sales, including franchising, of US$ 22.1 billion. For more information, visit www.bcd-nv.com.