Proposed Travel & Places Category -- Tell Us What You Think

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   larryfreemanposted 16 years ago

   As I mentioned in a previous announcement, categories are coming to HubPages.
   
   Here is the planned breakdown of the Travel & Places Category:
   
   Travel & Places (Top Level Category)
   
   * Activities & Travel Ideas
   * Guides & Travel Tips
   * Lodging
   * Preparation
   * Publications
   * Specialty Travel & Tours
   * Transportation
   
   Here is the proposed breakdown for each of the above Travel & Places subcategories:
   
   (1) Activities & Travel Ideas (2nd Level Category)
   
   * Beach & Water Sports
   * Cruise
   * Cultural Immersion
   * Outdoor & Adventure
   * Road Trips
   * Theme Parks
   * Winter Sports
   
   (2) Guides & Travel Tips (2nd Level Category)
   
   * Africa
   * Australia
   * Canada
   * Caribbean & Atlantic
   * Central Asia
   * Central & South America
   * China
   * Eastern Asia
   * Europe
   * General Travel Tips
   * India
   * Ireland
   * Middle East
   * North America
   * New Zealand
   * Pacific Islands
   * Places to See Before They Disappear
   * Russia
   * South Africa
   * South East Asia
   * Southeastern Asia
   * Southern Asia
   * Top Destinations
   * Travelogues
   * United Kingdom
   * United States
   * Unusual Locations
   * Western Asia
   
   (3) Lodging (2nd Level Category)
   
   * Asia
   * Australia
   * Bed & Breakfasts
   * Best Deals
   * Budget Lodging
   * Canada
   * Central America
   * China
   * Condos
   * Europe
   * Indian Subcontinent
   * Ireland
   * Luxury Hotels
   * Mexico
   * New Zealand & Oceania
   * Online Hotel Booking
   * Spas
   * United Kingdom
   * United States
   * Vacation Packages
   
   (4) Preparation (2nd Level Category)
   
   * Common Mistakes
   * Entry Requirements & Customs
   * Events & Special Dates
   * Health & Travel Insurance
   * Money & Currency
   * Packing Tips
   * Photography & Previews
   * Special Tips
   * Travel Gear
   * Travel Writing
   * Visa Requirements
   
   (5) Publications (2nd Level Category)
   
   * Adventure Guides
   * Best Places
   * Beyond Tourist Traps
   * Budget Guides & Best Deals
   * Favorite Magazines & Web Sites
   * Favorite Series
   * Insider Guides
   * Guidebooks
   * Local Perspective
   * Pictorials
   
   (6) Specialty Travel & Tours (2nd Level)
   
   * Business & Corporate Travel
   * Family Trips
   * Gay & Lesbian
   * Honeymoon
   * Men
   * Senior
   * Singles
   * Solo Travel
   * Special Needs
   * Student
   * Travel with Pets
   * Women
   
   (7) Transportation (2nd Level)
   
   * Animal Transports
   * Bike & Motorcycle
   * Bus & Trolley
   * Car
   * Horse & Camel
   * Mules
   * Plane
   * Rail
   * Rentals
   * Ship & Cruise
   * Subway & Underground
   * Tram & Light Rail
   * Tour Buses
   * Walking Tours

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      darksideposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Under "Travel & Places" it's got every continent listed except for Australia.

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         larryfreemanposted 16 years agoin reply to this

         Hi Darkside,
         
         Australia is in the continent of Oceania.
         
         -Larry

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   Isabella Snowposted 16 years ago

   Camel!!
   
   For transportation, how about Subway/Underground? And Tram/Light rail?

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   Zsuzsy Beeposted 16 years ago

   Isabella .... by Camel thats funny!  I think in that case we will have to include the dog sled teams too.
   The whole world already thinks we here in Canada live in Igloos,  might as well let everyone think we travel by dog sleds too.
   
   Larry the list looks great I'm just kidding about the dog sled teams
   greetings from just outside of my igloo Zsuzsy

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   gamergirlposted 16 years ago

   *hitches Sierra up in a harness and grabs the whip* MUSH! We're going to Zsuzsy's place for hot chocolate!
   
   Seriously though, what about corporate travel, business trips and the like?

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      larryfreemanposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Gamergirl,
      
      I have Business Travel in Specialty Travel.
      
      -Larry

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      Zsuzsy Beeposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      I'm waiting, the hot Chocolate is ready!!!! I can probably even russle up some almond biscotte to go with that. Charlotte make sure you bring Sierra she can try my home baked doggy treats. zs

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   gamergirlposted 16 years ago

   Did I miss it there? Ugh.  Zsuzsy got me all riled up with the thought of my Husky as a sled dog. 

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   Lissieposted 16 years ago

   Hmmm whats the search volumn on lodgings rather than accommodation? I though accommodation would be a better terms
   
   "luxury hotelling" doesnt sound link English or SEO  - Luxury Hotels
   Asia is very broad - but you'ved added India as separate
   It might be better to split to South East Asia (vietnam, thailand, indonesia etc), Indian Sub-Contient (inc Nepal, Bhutan and Sir Lanka and Pakistran) and separate China (but then what do you do with Taiwan LOL )
   Make New Zealand  and Oceania - so include all the Pacific Islands,PNG etc
   
   You have some but not all countries under "lodgings" - maybe leave thsi category as specific types: budget, luxury, b&b etc and leave all countries out of it , you can categories a hub in 2 categories right?
   Preparation you could put travel gear :rucksacks, suitcases, travel alarms, etc

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      larryfreemanposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Lissie,
      
      Thanks very much for your suggestions!    I agree with your thinking.  I'm probably going to keep the region divisions for Lodging.
      
      Cheers,
      
      -Larry

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   embitcaposted 16 years ago

   How about adding Timeshares as a sub-category of Lodging??

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      larryfreemanposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Embitca,
      
      Good suggestion.  I just added it to:
      
      Travel & Places/Lodging/Timeshares
      
      -Larry

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         embitcaposted 16 years agoin reply to this

         Yay! Thank you

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   Dame Scribeposted 16 years ago

   Also, fly-ins and hostels ... rich .. poor .. lol

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      larryfreemanposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Dame Scribe,
      
      Thanks for your suggestions.
      
      I've added:
      
      Travel & Places/Lodging/Hostels
      Travel & Places/Lodging/Airport Hotels
      
      Cheers,
      
      -Larry

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   Dame Scribeposted 16 years ago

   Awesome job Larry. Take a bow now, lol ... one more thing... Gear ... not every trip will require jus our lipstick lol

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      larryfreemanposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Dame Scribe,
      
      We already have a category:
      Travel & Places/Preparation/Travel Gear
      
      Does that cover it?
      
      -Larry

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    Patty Inglish, MSposted 16 years ago

    Great category and subcategories, Larry!
    
    Does hosteling come under Budget Lodging? (just making sure)

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    Dame Scribeposted 16 years ago

    "waving pom poms" Awesome job, Larry!

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       larryfreemanposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Thanks, Dame Scribe.  I'm glad that you are happy with the categories.
       
       -Larry

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    dineaneposted 16 years ago

    under North Carolina, instead of just Raleigh and Charlotte, I'd love to see at least the regions - Mountains, Piedmont, Coastal Plain.....and especially Outer Banks or "beaches"
    
    I know, I know....totally selfish on my part :-)

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    Rochelle Frankposted 16 years ago

    would historical sites and museums go under "cultural immersion"?

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       larryfreemanposted 16 years agoin reply to this

       Hi Rochelle,
       
       In my view, it really depends on the focus of your hub.
       
       We have:
       
       a historical sites category in:
       
       Knowledge & Education/History & Archeology/World History/Historical Sites
       
       and we have:
       
       a museums category in:
       
       Knowledge & Education/History & Archeology/World History/Museums
       
       
       -Larry

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