Will the fiscal cliff impact travel?  With so much discussion
about the so-called fiscal cliff and its impact on the country,
one overlooked question is its meaning for travelers.  Plunging
off the cliff could, according to one expert, have a huge impact
on how many trips people take.  Right now, people aren’t sure
how to budget for 2013, in part because tax rates remain in
flux, experts suggest. The higher the taxes, the less disposable
income people have, which could translate to less travel.  “If
we 'go over the fiscal cliff,' Americans might notice slightly
smaller paychecks in the new year and start to do a bit of belt-
tightening,"according to Away.com. "Even so, people work hard
for their vacation days and need a getaway every now and then.
Being mindful of extra travel costs, like hotel taxes, can help
you stay on budget during your next trip.”  The U.S. Travel
Association is calling on lawmakers to avert the cliff, improve
the predictability of the market, and reduce the budget deficit.
The associati