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ISIC - Student's Passport to Discount Travel

Did you know that you can avail 15% discount in the Domino's Pizza store near your college or even get a free breakfast? For any full-time student and at least 12 years of age, International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is a must have to enjoy fantastic discounts and service at home and around the world.

ISIC card is the only internationally accepted proof of full time student status. It is endorsed by UNESCO and  The European Council on Culture and the Andean Community of Nations. The ISIC card is used by over 4.5 milion full-time students in 120 countries every year. It gives students access to tens of thousands of student services and benefits worldwide. While armed with ISIC card, students can use the discounts and save on travel, food, accommodation, shopping and entertainment. ISIC card also provide deals on benefits like basic sickness, student travel insurance abroad and cheap international phone calls. 
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You can get the ISIC card online or at an approved travel agents in your city. The card costs about $22 and may vary from country to country. When applying for your ISIC card, the following documents need to be provided:
1. Copy of University or School Students ID card clearly dated  and indicating you are a full time student
2. A signed and dated letter from University or School, stating you are studying there full time
3. Age proof
4. A passport size photograph

The ISIC card is valid from the September to December the following year, no matter when you buy the card. 

For more information:
http://www.isic.org/ - The Official ISIC website
http://www.statravel.com  - STA Travel, the biggest student travel agency

If you are not a student any more but under the age of 26 then you can make use of International Youth Travel Card (IYTC).

Useful Links to plan your trip

Planning a trip is not a simple task, it involves a lot of research. Here are links to the sites which will help in your travel plans.

For Visa information:

For all travel information: [Information regarding the destination, places to see, get in, get out hotels etc.]
For Best time to travel:

For hotel booking:
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ -for hotel reviews

For Flight information:
http://www.attitudetravel.com/ - To find budget flights

For tours:
http://dealnews.com/Everything-Else/Travel-Entertainment-Deals-206.html

For Travel News & deals:
http://www.breakingtravelnews.com/
Other Sites:
http://www.seat61.com/ - Information on train and ship travels throughout the world
http://www.tourcaster.com/  - For audio guides to various cities and sites

Other useful site information are welcome.

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