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A rare advisory for U.S. travelers to beware of potential terrorist threats in Europe drew American shrugs Sunday from Paris to Rome, but tourism officials worried that it could deter would-be visitors from moving ahead with plans to cross the Atlantic.
The travel alert is a step below a formal warning not to visit Europe, but some experts said it could still hurt a fragile European economy already hit hard by the debt crisis.
"I think if someone was looking for an excuse not to travel, then this is just the ticket," says George Hobica, founder of Airfarewatchdog.com. "However, I don't think most people will alter their plans unless the threat is very specific."
The State Department alert advised the hundreds of thousands of U.S. citizens living or traveling in Europe to take more precautions about their personal security. Security officials say terrorists may be plotting attacks in Europe with assault weapons on public places, similar to the deadly 2008 shooting spree in Mumbai, India.
Without a specific threat, however, American visitors were not letting the alert disrupt their travels.
"We live in New York. So in New York we think about these things all the time," said Richard Mintzer, a 55-year-old American visiting Italy with his wife. "I wouldn't say we are particularly worried in Rome, no more than we would be at home, or anywhere in the Western world."
At Paris' spring-summer 2011 ready-to-wear fashion shows, W magazine fashion market director Karla Martinez said she gets "worried for five minutes, but then I forget about it and get back to the job that I'm here to do.
"It's a little scary when you're staying in a big hotel with lots of tourists, because we hear that could be a target, but I try not to get too worked up about it," she said. "At the end of the day all you can do is keep your eyes and ears open and try not to be naive."
The impact on travel could deepen if the threat highlighted by the Obama administration leads to new, tighter security measures in airports and elsewhere, said Henry Harteveldt, a travel analyst for Forrester Research.
But the U.S.-based Air Transport Association, a trade group for the airline industry, said it expects "business as usual."
United, Continental and Delta said they were operating as usual on Sunday without any cancellations or delays related to the terror alert. The airlines said customers will be charged the usual penalty if they want to change itineraries
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Here's a list compiled by TripAdvisor members and editors of the worst cities in the world for pickpockets.
Rather unsurprisingly Barcelona is ranked as numero uno. Yet, at the same time, this seems harsh... if you avoid La Ramblas (and really, it ain't all that great) you'll probably be fine!
Amsterdam, Paris and Rome are the other European cities to also head the list.Here's a list compiled by TripAdvisor members and editors of the worst cities in... more
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Päivä pääsi kalliosta. Photographed at Suomenlinna on Kalevalapaäivä (Kalevala Day). This is one of my favorite places to visit in Helsinki, Finland.Päivä pääsi kalliosta. Photographed at Suomenlinna on... more
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Eurasian Red Squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris exalbidus. From the tassles on his ears to his fluffy, fuffy tail, this is one of the cutest animals on the planet.Eurasian Red Squirrel, Sciurus vulgaris exalbidus. From the tassles on his ears to his... more
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This story describes my experiences in the medical system in Helsinki after falling on the ice and seriously fracturing my right wrist and undergoing surgery.This story describes my experiences in the medical system in Helsinki after falling on... more
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"Metro -- Friday evening," right side (Installed: 23 November 2007). Rautatientorin Metroasema (Central Railway Station) Subway Art, Helsinki, Finland."Metro -- Friday evening," right side (Installed: 23 November 2007).... more
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Aurinko Ja Lumi. Photographed at Suomenlinna on Kalevalapaäivä (Kalevala Day). This is one of my favorite places to visit in Helsinki, Finland.Aurinko Ja Lumi. Photographed at Suomenlinna on Kalevalapaäivä (Kalevala... more
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I plan spend most of the day wandering around in Tallinn's famous Old Town, where architecture reigns supreme. If you have suggestions for other sights (where is the Dominican monastery, for example?) that I must see and photograph, please tell me now and I will do my best.I plan spend most of the day wandering around in Tallinn's famous Old Town, where... more
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PARIS, Nov. 28 President Nicolas Sarkozy made a lightning strike into Frances troubled suburbs today, visiting a wounded police captain and pledging afterward in front of the trailing television cameras to bring attacking rioters to justice.PARIS, Nov. 28 President Nicolas Sarkozy made a lightning strike into Frances... more
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The Spanish party island is sitting second from the bottom on National Geographic's top island guide. Most of the criticisms are aimed at the raucous party scene. Do you think Ibiza is sleazy? The Spanish party island is sitting second from the bottom on National... more
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First planned for December 2006, "Grand Central" a train service between London and Sunderland will now not start until late November at the very earliest.First planned for December 2006, "Grand Central" a train service between... more
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In April 2006 three friends from London decided to go on a road trip to Nordkapp in Norway. The route they have chosen will take them though France, Belgium, Holland, Germany, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and finally Norway. This is there story.In April 2006 three friends from London decided to go on a road trip to Nordkapp in... more
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True, travel does broaden the mind but why bother with all the long flights, souvenir-hawkers and pesky weather extremities? Explore the wonders of the world virtually via the pictures, videos, wikipedia links and Google Map info on Wondersoftheworld.tv instead!
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1:17 of the best looking travel shorts on the internet and now on TV! Today In The Know Traveler, http://intheknowtraveler.com, presents a concise view on one of the most relaxed cities in the world, Copenhagen.
And by the way we have loads of other travel videos, podcasts, interviews, and inspiration for the round-the-world, and future round-the-world, traveler.
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Visit the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden! The entire place is made of ice blocks from scratch every year. The glasses in the bar are made of ice (a cool drink all night!), the front desk is made of ice, the chapel is made of ice, the bedrooms are made of ice... you get the picture. There is even a hot steamy sauna... I wonder how that works with the ice?Visit the Ice Hotel in Jukkasjarvi, Sweden! The entire place is made of ice blocks... more
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Continuation of part 1, Aston Martin DB9 vs Eurostar Train.
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