With the current economic times, people are not traveling the way they use to. What does that mean? For those who want to travel right now, you can go just about anywhere you want at a significant discount.
For example, Las Vegas hotels, such as Luxor & Excalibur have rooms starting at $37 per night that include free food all day at the buffet. Treasure Island is offering rooms starting at $69 per night. Although these hotels are not the 5 star royal treatment, they are nice hotels located on the main strip.
So, if you have thought about getting away, now is the perfect time to travel. Pack you bags and take your kids on a relaxing trip.
Some great places to start your search are at Priceline.com and Expedia.com.
PS. Don't forget to check the hotel website directly.
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Thursday, June 25, 2009
BLOG POST: Hours searching for the best Cruise deal
After spending countless hours looking for the perfect cruise, my wife finally booked one through the Cruise Ship's direct website. We spent hours each night researching prices and bonuses to see what site would give the best deal and what we found out is the best deal was straight through the cruise itself, not Priceline, Expedia, etc....
What we found is the travel websites out there were offering great promotions and "Ship credit" if you book; however, the prices were much more than booking directly. Take your time, research the ships and make sure to check the ship's main website for great deals.
What we found is the travel websites out there were offering great promotions and "Ship credit" if you book; however, the prices were much more than booking directly. Take your time, research the ships and make sure to check the ship's main website for great deals.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
ARTICLE - 10 Tips for Hassle-Free Business Travel
If you're a road warrior, these travel tips will help reduce the stress ofyour journeys.
1. Choose your Travel Modality Wisely
Planes, trains or automobiles: what's the choice to be? While airtravel is clearly the only way to go for long journeys, shorter trips ofa couple of hundred miles might be faster via train, bus or auto.When making your decision, consider time spent traveling to andfrom airports, plus time spent lining up for check in, security and departure. Also consider the effects inclement weather can have onyour travel choice. It's no fun hearing the announcement that yourplane can't land due to poor visibility and you'll be returning to yourdeparture airport.
2. Consider Alternative Airports
If you're flying, consider alternative airports that are outside the cityyou're going to visit. As a rule, these airports have fewer flights, lessoverbooking and less delays than their larger counterparts.
3. Obtain an International Drivers License
If traveling outside your own country, an international driver'slicense will be more readily recognized than your locally issueddriver's license. The cost is not prohibitive and in most regions, thelicenses are easily obtained by showing your local driver's license.Inquire at your local Automobile Association.
4. Get Your Maps Before You Leave Home
Travel is less stressful if you know how to get around. Beforeleaving home, obtain maps of your destination city. One approach isto visit web sites such as City Search (http://www.citysearch.com/)and print out maps. Place your printed maps in plastic folders forprotection against the elements. Trying to read a road map whilestanding on a rainy street corner has its obvious disadvantages.
5. Carry Electronic Documents Rather than Hard Copy
Rather than carry heavy stacks of brochures or sales letters, takeelectronic documents on diskettes and have them printed at a localprinting service. Similarly, if you are working a booth in a tradeshow, it's a good idea to carry electronic documents in case you runout of the stack you shipped from the office.
6. Find Hotels that Cater to Business Travelers
Hotels that cater to business travelers will have Internet capabilitiesand offer access to business machines such as faxes andphotocopiers.
7. Remember Adaptors and Converters
If you're traveling to a foreign country, remember that you mightneed special voltage adaptors for electricity. You might also needplug adapters to accommodate both electrical plugs and telephonejacks. A good travel store will be able to help you decide what'sneeded.
8. Use Calling Cards
When you're staying at a hotel, the phone bill can be a majorexpense. The cost of calling your family, checking your voice mailand checking your email is best handled by using a telephone callingcard or a corporate credit card.
9. Check your Cellular Service
Cellular phone companies regularly offer new rates. Check to be sureyou're getting the best deal -- some now include long distancecharges in the monthly fee. If your business travel will take you tosmall, out-of-the way towns, your digital phone might not work. Youwill need an analog or dual digital/anlog phone for such trips.
10. Protect Yourself Against Theft
Before leaving home, make copies of your travel documents(passport, airline tickets, travel insurance, credit cards and itinerary).Take copies with you and leave a copy with a contact at home. Takespecial precautions for your electronics. See what your local travelstore has to offer in terms of protective luggage. You can purchaselaptop cases that disguise the fact that they're used for laptops, orlaptop cases that look old and battered. And of course, you alreadyknow how fast and savvy a pickpocket can be. Avoid carryingimportant documents in your purse or hip pocket.
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About the Author
June Campbell
How to Write Business Plans, Business Proposals, JV Contracts,Human Resource Package, More!No-cost ebook "Beginners Guide to Ecommerce".
Business Writing by Nightcats Multimedia Productionshttp://www.nightcats.com/
1. Choose your Travel Modality Wisely
Planes, trains or automobiles: what's the choice to be? While airtravel is clearly the only way to go for long journeys, shorter trips ofa couple of hundred miles might be faster via train, bus or auto.When making your decision, consider time spent traveling to andfrom airports, plus time spent lining up for check in, security and departure. Also consider the effects inclement weather can have onyour travel choice. It's no fun hearing the announcement that yourplane can't land due to poor visibility and you'll be returning to yourdeparture airport.
2. Consider Alternative Airports
If you're flying, consider alternative airports that are outside the cityyou're going to visit. As a rule, these airports have fewer flights, lessoverbooking and less delays than their larger counterparts.
3. Obtain an International Drivers License
If traveling outside your own country, an international driver'slicense will be more readily recognized than your locally issueddriver's license. The cost is not prohibitive and in most regions, thelicenses are easily obtained by showing your local driver's license.Inquire at your local Automobile Association.
4. Get Your Maps Before You Leave Home
Travel is less stressful if you know how to get around. Beforeleaving home, obtain maps of your destination city. One approach isto visit web sites such as City Search (http://www.citysearch.com/)and print out maps. Place your printed maps in plastic folders forprotection against the elements. Trying to read a road map whilestanding on a rainy street corner has its obvious disadvantages.
5. Carry Electronic Documents Rather than Hard Copy
Rather than carry heavy stacks of brochures or sales letters, takeelectronic documents on diskettes and have them printed at a localprinting service. Similarly, if you are working a booth in a tradeshow, it's a good idea to carry electronic documents in case you runout of the stack you shipped from the office.
6. Find Hotels that Cater to Business Travelers
Hotels that cater to business travelers will have Internet capabilitiesand offer access to business machines such as faxes andphotocopiers.
7. Remember Adaptors and Converters
If you're traveling to a foreign country, remember that you mightneed special voltage adaptors for electricity. You might also needplug adapters to accommodate both electrical plugs and telephonejacks. A good travel store will be able to help you decide what'sneeded.
8. Use Calling Cards
When you're staying at a hotel, the phone bill can be a majorexpense. The cost of calling your family, checking your voice mailand checking your email is best handled by using a telephone callingcard or a corporate credit card.
9. Check your Cellular Service
Cellular phone companies regularly offer new rates. Check to be sureyou're getting the best deal -- some now include long distancecharges in the monthly fee. If your business travel will take you tosmall, out-of-the way towns, your digital phone might not work. Youwill need an analog or dual digital/anlog phone for such trips.
10. Protect Yourself Against Theft
Before leaving home, make copies of your travel documents(passport, airline tickets, travel insurance, credit cards and itinerary).Take copies with you and leave a copy with a contact at home. Takespecial precautions for your electronics. See what your local travelstore has to offer in terms of protective luggage. You can purchaselaptop cases that disguise the fact that they're used for laptops, orlaptop cases that look old and battered. And of course, you alreadyknow how fast and savvy a pickpocket can be. Avoid carryingimportant documents in your purse or hip pocket.
--------------
About the Author
June Campbell
How to Write Business Plans, Business Proposals, JV Contracts,Human Resource Package, More!No-cost ebook "Beginners Guide to Ecommerce".
Business Writing by Nightcats Multimedia Productionshttp://www.nightcats.com/
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