Web of thieves: does the Internet mean new deals, or the same old scams?
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The World Wide Web offers new ways to find travel information, but buyers should beware of its potential for fraud as well. Con artists can move a web page to another website and start all over. Web users should verify a companies address and phone number before accepting a bargain on the Web.
Publication Name: Travel-Holiday
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0199-025X
Year: 1997
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Going to extremes: risky adventures are hot, but they can prove more dangerous than you - or the company - bargained on
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Adventure travel has become increasingly popular, and the industry reports revenues of $250 billion annually, but travelers should recognize possible risks involved. For example, John Heidema, following a trip to the Galapagos Islands, was kidnapped by guerrillas in Ecuador.
Publication Name: Travel-Holiday
Subject: Travel, recreation and leisure
ISSN: 0199-025X
Year: 1997
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