How to plan transformational summer travel

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PBS host and Daily Circuit regular Rudy Maxa joins us to talk about summer travel.
Have you had an unexpectedly transformational summer travel experience? Leave a comment below.
LEARN MORE ABOUT SUMMER TRAVEL:
• The Top 10 U.S. Summer Travel Destinations for 2014 (Mashable)
• Your Most Transformative Travel Experiences
From India, where a woman traveled to meet her husband's extended family with fears of not being accepted, to North Carolina where another traveler was moved to tears by the beauty of Mt. Mitchell, here are some of the most life-changing travel stories we read. (Fodor's)
• 2014 Summer Travel Guide
Airlines and online travel agencies say 25% to 30% of tickets for travel between Memorial Day and Labor Day are already sold. Early buying shows U.S. travelers are ready to venture farther, with strong demand for Hawaii and Europe in particular. British Airways' website already says its cheapest round-trip price anytime in July is $1,487 for a round-trip between London and New York. This month, the lowest price offered is $821. (Wall Street Journal)
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