নাইকনের এএফ নিকর ৭০-৩০০ জি লেন্স বাজারে এসেছে ২০০৬ সালে। মনে হতে পারে এতবছর পর এই লেন্সে নিয়ে মাথা ঘামানো হচ্ছে কেন।
হচ্ছে কারন এই লেন্সের দাম। ১২০ ডলারের অন্য কোন ৭০-৩০০ মিমি টেলিফটো লেন্স পাওয়ার সুযোগ নেই। যারা কমদামের মধ্যে টেলিফটো জুম লেন্স পেতে চান তাদের জন্য আদর্শ এই লেন্স।
লেন্সটি ওজনে একেবারে হাল্কা। লেন্সের বর্ননা এমন,
.ফোকাল লেন্থ ৩০-৩০০ মিমি
.এপারচার ৪-৫.৬
.ফিল্টার ডায়ামিটার ৬২ মিমি
.লেন্সের মাপ : লম্বায় ৪.৬ ইঞ্চি, ব্যাস ২.৯ ইঞ্চি
.ওজন ৪৮০ গ্রাম
.সাথে বড় ধরনের লেন্সহুড রয়েছে।
পারফরমেন্সের বিচারে তুলনা করতে হলে এরথেকে দামী লেন্সের সাথে করতে হয়। কাজেই তাদের থেকে কিছুটা পিছিয়ে থাকবে এটাই স্বাভাবিক। ২০০ থেকে ৩০০ মিমি রেঞ্জে ইমেজ কিছুটা সফট পাওয়া যায়। এটুকু মেনে নিতে হবে।
অন্যান্য বৈশিষ্টের মধ্যে উল্লেখযোগ্য হচ্ছে এতে বিল্ট-ইন অটোফোকাস মোটর নেই। ফলে কমদামী মডেল যেমন ডি-৬০ কিংবা ডি৩০০০/ডি৩১০০ থেকে অটোফোকাস ব্যবহার করা যাবে না। ডি-৯০ মডেলের জন্য বেশি সুবিধেজনক।
এতে ভাইব্রেশন রিডাকশন (ভিআর) নেই। ভিআর সহ ইডি ভার্শন এর দাম ৩১০ ডলার।
অটোফোকাসের জন্য যথেষ্ট আলো প্রয়োজন হয়।
অটোফোকাসের সময় বেশ শব্দ হয়।
এরপরও মুলত দামের কারনে এই লেন্সের উল্লেখ করতে হয়। দামের বিচারে ছবির মান যথেস্ট ভাল। পোর্ট্রেট এর ক্ষেত্রে কোন সমস্যা নেই। ল্যান্ডস্কেপের জন্য ট্রাইপড ব্যবহার করে এই লেন্সেই ভাল ফল পাওয়া যাবে।
এর বিকল্প হতে পারে ইডি ভার্শন, অথবা ৮০-২০০ এফ/২.৮ কিংবা ৮০-৪০০ ভিআর লেন্স। এগুলোর দাম এরথেকে অনেক বেশি।
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America's 25 Worst Highway Bottlenecks, 2012 Each year, the Daily Beast compiles a list of the country's worst bottlenecks using data supplied by INRIX, a traffic tracking and analyzing company. Their Traffic Index collects data from 100 million vehicles to score the amount of extra time it takes to drive through a particular stretch of highway during rush hour. Consult the table below to find out what freeways to avoid when you hit the road. RankCityFreewayWorst corridorLength of worst corridorExtra time during rush hourWorst travel hour 1.Los AngelesHarbor Freeway/CA-100 northboundI-10/Santa Monica Freeway to Stadium Way/Exit 24C3.1 miles8 minutesTuesday, 6–7P.M. 2.New York CityVan Wyck Expressway/I-678 northboundBelt Parkway/Exit 1 to Maine Street/Exit 83.1miles10 minutesMonday, 8–9A.M. 3.San FranciscoCalifornia Delta Highway/CA-4 westboundHillcrest Avenue to Somersville Road2.9 miles6 minutesTuesday, 6–7A.M. 4.ChicagoStevenson Expressway/I-55 southboundState Street/Exit 293C to Pulaski Road/Exit 2875.7 miles10 minutesThursday, 4–5P.M. 5.Dallas-Ft. WorthLoop 820/I-820 westboundTX-26/Grapevine Highway to US-377/Denton Highway/Exit 193.1 miles6 minutesFriday, 5–6P.M. 6.HoustonUS-59 northboundBuffalo Speedway to I-454.8 miles7 minutesFriday, 5–6P.M. 7.SeattleI-405 southboundWA-520/NE 14th Street/Exit 14 to SE Coal Creek Parkway/Exit104.5 miles7 minutesThursday, 5–6P.M. 8.Washington, D.C.Capital Beltway/I-495 outer loopUS-1/Baltimore Avenue/Exit 25 to MD-97/Georgia Avenue/Exit 316.3 miles8 minutesWednesday, 8–9A.M. 9.BostonSoutheast Expressway/I-93 southboundI-90 to Freeport Street/Exit 133.7 miles6 minutesFriday, 4–5P.M. 10.PittsburghPenn Lincoln Parkway/I-376 eastboundLydia Street/Exit 2 to US-19/PA-51/Exit 53.4 miles9 minutesWednesday, 8–9A.M. 11.Austin, Texas1-35 southboundUS-183/Exit 239-240 to Woodland Avenue6.7 miles10 minutesThursday, 5–6P.M. 12.MiamiDolphin Expressway/SR 836 westboundI-95 to FL-959/Red Road5.5 miles11 minutesFriday, 5–6P.M. 13.San DiegoCA-78 eastboundRancho Santa Fe Road to Mission Road4.2 miles5 minutesWednesday, 5–6P.M. 14.HonoluluLunalilo Freeway/I-1 eastboundHI-92 to S. Vineyard Boulevard/Ward Avenue3.9 miles9 minutesWednesday, 5–6P.M. 15.Minneapolis-St. PaulI-494 eastboundUS-212/Prairie Center Drive/Exit 1 to CR-32/Penn Ave/Exit 65.7 miles6 minutesThursday, 5–6P.M. 16.PhiladelphiaDelaware Expressway/I-95 southboundAcademy Road/Exit 32 to Girard Avenue/Exit 238.3 miles7 minutesTuesday, 8–9A.M. 17.New OrleansI-10 westboundCauseway Boulevard/Exit 228 to End Boulevard/Florida Boulevard5 miles5 minutesThursday, 5–6P.M. 18.BaltimoreBaltimore Beltway inner loop/I-695 northboundUS-1/Southwestern Boulevard/Exit 12 to Security Boulevard/Exit 175.3 miles4 minutesThursday, 5–6P.M. 19.AtlantaGA-400/US-19 southboundCA-120/Old Milton Parkway/Exit to GA-140/Holcomb Bridge Road/Exit 74.7 miles4 minutesTuesday, 8–9A.M. 20.Bridgeport, Conn.Connecticut Turnpike/I-95 northboundField Point Road to Mill Plain Road/Exit 2122.2 miles12 minutesFriday, 5–6P.M. 21.PhoenixPapago Freeway/I-10 westboundAZ-51/AZ-202/Exit 147 to 35th Avenue/Exit 1416.2 miles4 minutesThursday, 5–6P.M. 22.Sacramento, Calif.S. Sacramento Freeway/CA-99 southbound12th Avenue to Mack Road/Bruceville Road5.4 miles4 minutesWednesday, 5–6P.M. 23.San JoseBayshore Freeway/US-101 southboundFair Oaks Avenue to De La Cruz Boulevard4.2 miles5 minutesThursday, 5–6P.M. 24.Baton Rouge, La.I-12 eastboundEssen Lane to O'Neal Lane5.8 miles6 minutesThursday, 5–6P.M. 25.Riverside, Calif.Riverside Freeway/CA-91 westboundMcKinley Street to Auto Center Drive/Serfas Club Drive5.6 miles6 minutesMonday, 6–7A.M. Source: The Daily Beast, INRIX.
Traffic Congestion in U.S. Cities, 2002 RankUrban areaAnnual delay per person in hours 1. Los Angeles, Calif.136 2.San Francisco-Oakland, Calif.92 3.Washington, DC-Md.-Va.84 4.Seattle-Everett, Wash.82 5. Houston, Tex.75 6. San Jose, Calif.74 6.Dallas-Fort Worth, Tex.74 8.New York, N.Y.-Northeastern N.J.73 9. Atlanta, Ga.70 10.Miami-Hialeah, Fla.69 11.Chicago, Ill.-Northwestern Ind.67 11. Boston, Mass.67 11. Denver, Colo.67 14.Orlando, Fla.66 15.San Bernardino-Riverside, Calif.64 16.Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood-Pompano Beach, Fla.61 16. Austin, Tex.61 18. Phoenix, Ariz.59 19. Detroit, Mich.55 20.Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minn.54 21. San Diego, Calif.51 22. Baltimore, Md.50 23.Portland-Vancouver, Ore.-Wash.47 23. Charlotte, N.C.47 25.Louisville, Ky.-Ind.46 26.Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, Fla.45 26. Albuquerque, N.M.45 28.Nashville, Tenn.44 29.Cincinnati, Ohio-Ky.43 29.W. Palm Beach-Boca Raton-Delray Beach, Fla.43 29. Indianapolis, Ind.43 29. San Antonio, Tex.43 29.St. Louis, Mo.-Ill.43 34. Sacramento, Calif.42 34.Philadelphia, Pa.-N.J.42 36.Providence-Pawtucket, R.I.-Mass.41 37. Las Vegas, Nev.38 38. Columbus, Ohio36 39.Tacoma, Wash.34 39.Memphis, Tenn.-Ark.-Miss.34 41. Milwaukee, Wis.32 41. Jacksonville, Fla.32 43.Birmingham, Ala.31 44. Colorado Springs, Colo.27 45.Charleston, S.C.26 46. Tucson, Ariz.25 46.Norfolk-Newport News-Virginia Beach, Va.25 46.Omaha, Neb.-Iowa25 49. Fresno, Calif.24 49. Honolulu, Hawaii24 49.Pensacola, Fla.24 NOTE: Study conducted in 75 urbanized areas. Source:Texas Transportation Institute, the Texas A&M University System.The 2002 Urban Mobility Report,David Schrank and Tim Lomax. Web: http://mobility.tamu.e du.
Nano: World's Cheapest Car: Nano Specs Cost: $2,500 Five-door hatchback Two-cylinder engine Speeds of up to 65 miles per hour Avg. MPG: 50 No: radio, air conditioning, power steering, or power windows The newest Nano has four wheels and runs on two cylinders. No, Apple Computer did not introduce a self-propelled MP3 player (not yet, anyway). The Tata Nano is a tiny, five-door hatchback that was unveiled at a car show in early January 2008 in New Delhi, India. A two-cylinder engine, which is located in the back, powers the car. The Nano, nicknamed the "People's Car," can reach speeds of up to 65 miles per hour and gets about 50 miles per gallon of gasoline, which is on par with most hybrids. The five-seat mini car, which looks a lot like a bubble on wheels, is about 11 feet long and 5 feet wide. Cheap but Spare At only $2,500, the Nano lacks many of the accessories and luxuries of other, more expensive cars. Indeed, it doesn't have a radio, air conditioning, power steering, or power windows, and the dashboard is adorned with only a speedometer, an oil light, and a fuel gauge. Ratan Tata, the chairman of the Tata Group, which developed the Nano, said he hopes to sell about one million of the cars in India. "We indeed have a People's Car, which is affordable and yet built to meet safety requirements and emission norms, to be fuel efficient and low on emissions," Tata said. He chose the name "Nano" because the word "connotes high-tech and small size," he said. Environmental Impact While some auto enthusiasts hailed the Nano for its fuel efficiency and low price, which will provide mobility to a much wider population in India, many environmentalists are concerned that a million new cars in India, the world's second-most-populous country, with a population of more than 1.1 billion, will contribute further to global warming. Indeed, India's emissions of carbon dioxide are the fourth highest in the world, and New Delhi, the capital of India, is the fourth-most-polluted city in the world. Some suggested that Tata should have used his significant resources to work toward improving India's mass transportation system rather than further clog India's already intolerably congested roads. "In my view, this represents a bankruptcy of policy as far as transport options are concerned," said chief U.N. climate scientist Rajendra Pachauri, who shared the 2007 Nobel Peace Prizewith Al Gore. "If our roads are going to be flooded with these cars by a few million each year, what is that going to do? Every car that goes on the road is going to use road space. Congestion and air pollutionare twin problems," he said. "Why not improve the quality and reliability of buses?"
Most Expensive Cars, 2007 RankMake, modelPrice 1.Bugatti Veyron 16.4$1.4 million 2.Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition482,750 3.Maybach 62S SSC Ultimate Aero428,750 4.Rolls-Royce Drophead Coupe412,000 5.Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster362,400 6.Bentley Azure337,085 7.Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano F1280,295 8.Aston Martin DB9 Volante convertible175,550 9.Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet (2008 model)136,500 10.Maserati Quattroporte Automatic Executive GT126,500 NOTE: All base prices are for 2007 models, unless noted otherwise. Includes only vehicles currently sold in the U.S. Source: Forbes.com.
Top AAA Cars, 2006 AAA evaluates more than 200 vehicles each year and selects the top-rated vehicle in each category, based on cost and type. Cars are rated according to value, fuel economy, braking, ride, handling, passenger environment, cargo space, and other criteria. CategoryMake/model $50,000 or moreJaguar XJ8L $40,000–$50,000Infiniti M35/M45 $35,000–$40,000Volvo S80 $30,000–$35,000BMW 3 Series $25,000–$30,000Toyota Avalon $20,000–$25,000Dodge Charger $15,000–$20,000Honda Accord Sedan Under $15,000Mazda 3 SUV over $30,000Mercedes-Benz M-Class SUV under $30,000Ford Escape Hybrid MinivanHonda Odyssey Pickup TruckHonda Ridgeline Cool CarChevrolet Corvette Z06 Source:AAA. Web: www.aaa.com.
Most Stolen Cars, 2007 RankYear, make, model 1.1995 Honda Civic 2.1991 Honda Accord 3.1989 Toyota Camry 4.1997 Ford F150 Series 5.1994 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Pickup 6.1994 Acura Integra 7.2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 8.1994 Nissan Sentra 9.1988 Toyota Pickup 10.2007 Toyota Corolla Source:National Insurance Crime Bureau
Most and Least Knowledgeable U.S. Drivers, 2010 Based on the average scores on a 20-question driving test commissioned by the GMAC Insurance Company, the most knowledgeable drivers in the U.S. are from Kansas and the least knowledgeable are from New York. RankState 1. Kansas 2. Oregon 3. South Dakota 4. Minnesota 5. Iowa 6. Nebraska 7. Indiana 8. Idaho 9. Montana 10. Alaska 11. Washington 12. Wisconsin 13. Oklahoma 14. North Dakota 15. Michigan 16. Missouri 17. Arizona 18. Wyoming 19. Tennessee 20. Maryland 21. Nevada 22. Vermont 23. Utah 24. Colorado 25. Delaware 26. Maine 27. Ohio 28. Virginia 29. New Mexico 30. South Carolina 31. Alabama 32. Georgia 33. Illinois 34. Connecticut 35. Texas 36. Arkansas 37. North Carolina 38. Massachusetts 39. Pennsylvania 40. Mississippi 41. Florida 42. Kentucky 43. New Hampshire 44. Hawaii 45. West Virginia 46. Louisiana 47. Rhode Island 48. California 49. District of Columbia 50. New Jersey 51. New York Source:General Motors Acceptance Corporation (GMAC) Insurance National Drivers Test administered to 5,000 licensed drivers nationwide. Widespread Bad Driving Habits According to the GMAC survey: 50% report that they do not know how to merge into heavy traffic. 60% say that they change lanes on a highway without using their blinker. 17% percent of Americans have driven without a rear view or driver's side mirror. 20% do not know that a pedestrian has the right of way at a marked or unmarked crosswalk. 25% drivers would roll through a stop sign rather than come to a complete stop. One-third admit they speed up to make a yellow light even when pedestrians are in the crosswalk.
Parents Magazineand AAA Best Cars for Families, 2005 EconomyHonda Civic Mazda3 Scion XB SedansChrysler 300 Honda Accord Toyota Camry Station WagonsFord Freestyle Mazda6 Subaru Legacy/Outback Sport Utility Vehicles (SUVs)Dodge Durango Volvo XC90 Nissan Murano MinivansChrysler Town & Country Honda Odyssey Toyota Sienna Source:AAA andParents Magazine,April 2005.
Top-Selling Vehicles in the U.S., 2005 RankVehicleNumber 1.Ford F-Series901,463 2.Chevrolet Silverado705,891 3.Toyota Camry433,703 4.Dodge Ram400,453 5.Honda Accord369,293 6.Honda Civic308,415 7.Nissan Altima255,371 8.Chevrolet Impala246,481 9.Chevrolet Malibu245,861 10.Chevrolet TrailBlazer244,150 Source:Automotive News, Edmunds. Web: www.edmunds.com.
Most Stolen Cars, 2007 RankYear, make, model 1.1995 Honda Civic 2.1991 Honda Accord 3.1989 Toyota Camry 4.1997 Ford F150 Series 5.1994 Chevrolet C/K 1500 Pickup 6.1994 Acura Integra 7.2004 Dodge Ram Pickup 8.1994 Nissan Sentra 9.1988 Toyota Pickup 10.2007 Toyota Corolla Source:National Insurance Crime Bureau
Car Theft by Top Ten U.S. Metropolitan Areas, 2005 RankMetropolitan Statistical AreaVehicles stolenRate1 1.Modesto, Calif.7,0711,418.80 2.Las Vegas/Paradise, Nev.22,4651,360.90 3.Stockton, Calif.7,5861,167.30 4.Phoenix/Mesa/Scottsdale, Ariz.41,0001,103.50 5.Visalia/Porterville, Calif.4,2571,060.20 6.Seattle/Tacoma/Bellevue, Wash.33,4941,057.60 7.Sacramento/Arden-Arcade/Roseville, Calif.20,2681,005.00 8.San Diego/Carlsbad/San Marcos, Calif.28,845983.90 9.Fresno, Calif.8,478978.11 10.Yakima, Wash.2,212965.54 1. Ranked by the rate of vehicle thefts reported per 100,000 people based on the 2000 Census. Source:National Insurance Crime Bureau.
Most Congested Roads, 2012 Below are the most congested roads in the United States, including the average speed and travel time delay for the worst stretches of asphalt in 2012. RoadLocationAverage speedTravel time delay Cross Bronx Expressway New York, N.Y.13 mph41 min I-405 SB Los Angeles, Calif.14 mph26 min Van Wyck Expressway SB New York, N.Y.12 mph23 min I-10 EB Los Angeles, Calif.19 mph32 min CA-91 Riverside, Calif.22 mph38 min Long Island Expressway EB New York, N.Y.19 mph33 min Brooklyn Queens Expressway SB New York, N.Y.16 mph27 min I-405 NB Los Angeles, Calif.22 mph31 min I-90/I-94 WB Chicago, Ill.20 mph30 min I-5 SB Los Angeles, Calif.22 mph31 min Source:Traffic Scorecard, INRIX.
Most Congested Roads, 2010 Below are the most congested roads in the United States, including the amount of fuel, time, and money spent in 2010. RoadLocationHours Wasted in TrafficFuel Wasted in Traffic (gallons)Total Cost of Congestion Harbor Freeway Los Angeles, Calif.1.44 million2.17 million95 million Van Wyck Expressway New York, N.Y.690,0001.086 million46.9 million I-35 Southbound Austin, Tex.546,0001.698 million77.8 million I-10 Eastbound Houston, Tex.475,000951,00043.2 million Southeast Expressway/1-93 Northbound Boston, Mass.470,0002.44 million105 million 1-495 Outer Loop Washington, D.C.465,0001.36 million61 million 1-5 SouthBound Seattle, Wash.441,0001.93 million84.8 million Penn Lincoln Parkway Pittsburgh, Pa.443,000728,00033.3 million Dolphin Expressway Miami, Fla.431,0001.1 million45.3 million Stevenson Expressway Chicago, Ill.414,0001.24 million55 million Source:Texas Transportation Institute, INRIX, The Weather Channel
What Your Car Color Says About You Based on the DuPont Automotive rankings of most popular automotive colors in North America, here’s what Color Answer Book author Leatrice Eiseman says vehicles are revealing about their owners’ personalities: *.Silver:Elegant, loves futuristic looks, cool *.White:Fastidious *.Vibrant Red:Sexy, speedy, high-energy and dynamic *.Light to Mid-Blue:Cool, calm, faithful, quiet *.Dark Blue:Credible, confident, dependable *.Taupe/Light Brown:Timeless, basic and simple tastes *.Black:Empowered, not easily manipulated, loves elegance, appreciates classics *.Neutral Gray:Sober, corporate, practical, pragmatic *.Dark Green:Traditional, trustworthy, well-balanced *.Bright Yellow-Green:Trendy, whimsical, lively *.Yellow Gold:Intelligent, warm, loves comfort and will pay for it *.Sunshine Yellow:Sunny disposition, joyful and young at heart *.Deep Brown:Down-to-earth, no-nonsense *.Orange:Fun loving, talkative, fickle and trendy *.Deep Purple:Creative, individualistic, original Source:2004 DuPont Automotive Color Popularity Report.
Travel Websites *.Adventure Travel & Ecotourism *.Adventure Travel Tips: www.adventuretrav eltips.com *.Outside Online outside.away.com *.International Ecotourism Society: www.ecotourism.or g *.Backpacking and Hiking *.American Hiking Society: www.americanhikin g.org *.Appalachian Mountain Club: www.outdoors.org *.Rocky Mountain National Park: www.explore- rocky.com *.Rail Connection (Europe): www.railconnection. com *.Fares & Reservations *.CheapTickets: www.cheaptickets.c om *.Expedia (Microsoft): www.expedia.com *.Orbitz: www.orbitz.com *.Priceline: www.priceline.com *.Travelocity: www.travelocity.co m *.Student Travel *.Hostelling International: www.hihostels.com *.STA Travel: www.sta- travel.com *.Student Universe: www.studentuniver se.com *.Useful Travel Information *.Exchange Rates: www.x-rates.com *.Intellicast (weather): www.intellicast.com *.National Center for Infectious Diseases Travelers' Health Page: www.cdc.gov/travel *.Travel Guides *.Fodor's Travel Online: www.fodors.com *.Frommer's: www.frommers.com *.Lonely Planet: www.lonelyplanet.c om *.National Park Service: www.nps.gov *.Rough Guides: www.roughguides.c om *.Travel Notes: www.travelnotes.or g *.Volunteer Vacations *.Charity Guide: charityguide.org/cha rity/vacation.htm *.Earthwatch Institute: www.earthwatch.or g *.Global Volunteer Network: www.volunteer.org. nz/ *.Global Volunteers: www.globalvoluntee rs.org
Travel Scams: You Don't Get Something for Nothing Source:U.S. Department of Consumer Affairs Beware of travel companies that misrepresent information about the bookings and transportation costs. For example, a company that offers an unbelievably low airfare may make up the loss in another way such as overpriced hotel accomodations. In most cases, one should assume that “If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.” The following tips from the U.S. Department of Consumer Affairs can save you from a disappointing vacation. Don't be taken by solicitations by postcard, letter, or phone claiming you've won a free trip or can get discounts on hotels and airfares. These offers usually don't disclose the hidden fees involved, for example, deposits, surcharges, excessive handling fees or taxes. Some travel scams require you to purchase a product to get a trip that is “free” or “two-for-one.” You'll end up paying for the “free trip” or more for the product than the trip is worth, and the two-for-one deal might be more expensive than if you had arranged a trip yourself by watching airfare deals. Be wary of travel offers which ask you to redeem vouchers or certificates from out-of-state companies. Their offers are usually valid only for a limited time and on a space-available basis. The hotels are often budget rooms and very uncomfortable. The company charges you for the trip in advance, but will the company still be in business when you're ready to take the trip? Check the reputation of any travel service you use, especially travel clubs offering discounts on their services in exchange for an annual fee. Contact your state or local consumer protection agency or the Better Business Bureau. Request copies of a travel club's or agent's brochures and contracts before purchasing your ticket. Don't rely on oral promises. Find out about cancellation policies and never sign contracts that have blank or incomplete spaces. Never give out your credit card number to a club or company with which you're unfamiliar or which requires you to call 900 numbers for information. Don't feel pressured by requests for an immediate decision or a statement that the offer is only good “if you act now.” Don't deal with companies that request payment in advance or that don't have escrow accounts where your deposit is held. Research cut-rate offers, especially when dealing with travel consolidators who might not be able to provide your tickets until close to your departure date. You can protect yourself by using a credit card to purchase travel services. If you don't get what you paid for, contact the credit card issuer and you might be able to get the charges reversed. Be aware that you have 60 days to dispute a charge.
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