http://www.insiderperks.com/ This RSS feed is a combination of both The Wide World of Travel and Inside The Travel Industry. If you wish to subscribe to them individually please visit the archive pages for each blog. http://www.insiderperks.com/reviews/theme-parks-break-out-new-thrills-for-2011/ It's that time of year again, time for new thrill rides to open at the world's biggest theme parks. Roller coasters, massive swings and more are coming your way. http://www.insiderperks.com/advice/avoiding-common-travel-scams/ It seems like travel scams are everywhere these days. How do you avoid them though and make sure the deal you want is really a deal after all? http://www.insiderperks.com/tech/robots-invade-new-york-city-hotel/ Is this the future for hotels around the world? Budget friendly rooms that are small on size but big on technology? 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