http://www.extended-stay-america.biz Extended Stay America Accommodation Help en-US Thu, 10 May 2012 21:15:58 +0000 http://www.extended-stay-america.biz/Airplane-Nuts-in-Oshkosh.php Airplane Nuts in Oshkosh Come the last week of July every year, you'll find airplane nuts in Oshkosh.  Pilots and airplane lovers from all over the world converge on this little town.... Its rural airport becomes the busiest airport in the world.  I know that's hard to believe... but just look ... http://www.extended-stay-america.biz/Avoid-Theft-When-You-Travel.php Avoid Theft When You Travel People always ask us... how do you avoid theft when you travel? I always say I'll go almost anywhere... and that's true.  We do avoid the hot spots of the world, however.  Still, people worry when they are planning a trip to a foreign place.  They ask... Is it ... http://www.extended-stay-america.biz/Baggage-Fees.php Baggage Fees Baggage  fees... 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What many ... http://www.extended-stay-america.biz/Flea-Market-Tips.php Flea Market Tips It's fun to go to flea markets and bazaars when you travel.  What flea market tips can we offer when you're in some exotic country?  Everyone thinks they know the best way to approach the vendors and haggle.  You can probably just go with what you think is best on that score, ... http://www.extended-stay-america.biz/Get-A-Good-Guide-Book.php Get A Good Guide Book Why travel with a guidebook?   Isn't that one more thing to carry around?  Can't you get all the information you need now on the internet?  Yes, you probably can, but once you're on the road, are you going to carry a laptop around with you?  How much time to you want to ... http://www.extended-stay-america.biz/Getting-A-Visa.php Getting A Visa We have some tips on getting a visa.  The steps you need to follow will depend on whether you need to get the visa before you leave home or if you can get it at the airport on your arrival. 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