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These innovations are changing the way travelers get around the globe

By Sophie Goldstein, Newser User

Posted Sep 4, 2007 6:51 PM CDT

(Newser) – A hotel room in Paris for two? Trés passé! Travelers these days, says Forbes, are changing it up. The latest trends include:

More hybrid vehicle rentals
High-end hotels renting villas
More travel by private jet

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