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Archive for November, 2009

Travel Agents: Real Life Experience Beats Web Browsing Nov 30
Travel Agents: Real Life Experience Beats Web Browsing

Travel agents are the leading distributors of travel products and services. They are generally geared toward long-term planning (one month in advance or more). Travel agents are an important source of business referrals for many hotel properties. These agents are the people who help us sort through changing airfares and air schedules, vacation packages, visa requirements and resort options.

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Preparing For Disabled Travel to New Zealand Part I Nov 28
Preparing For Disabled Travel to New Zealand Part I

We had only been back a few days from our trip to 8. Europe when Louise said she thought we might go to New Zealand next Christmas. It was then I knew the travel bug had bitten. All we needed was a golden egg-laying goose and we’d be right. Fortunately for us one came along and I know it’s like finding a needle in a haystack for people with disabilities to be tripping over such a windfall, however we were lucky. But enough of multiple metapho more…

City Travel With Kids Nov 27
City Travel With Kids

When friends and family call me crazy for traveling with my toddler and preschooler to cities like Chicago, New York, and Toronto, I just laugh. My kids have munched on picnic treats while watching the Chicago Symphony Orchestra at Millennium Park, clambered up the monkey bars in the shadow of the arch in Washington Square Park and peered through the glass floor on the observation deck of the CN tower. Though it wasn’t always easy navigating more…

Jobs That Travel the World – How to Get World Travel Jobs Nov 27
Jobs That Travel the World - How to Get World Travel Jobs

Wouldn’t it be great to be able to travel around the world and get paid while you do it? With a little creativity and a lot of courage, those who intelligently plan their world travels can make a serious income while living it up in exotic, worldwide locations.

Let’s get into the ‘meat’ of how this can be done.

There are 3 types of travelers. Which one are you?

1) Savers – You get a job, or jobs, in on more…

Travel Guru Guide to Lanzarote Holidays Nov 26
Travel Guru Guide to Lanzarote Holidays

Guide to Lanzarote Holidays

Location Of Island

Travel west from the coast of Africa (the Iberian Penninsula to be exact) – about 125 kilometers west – and if you started in the right spot, you might just find yourself on the Island of Lanzarote. This island is the northeastern most of the Canary Islands, and is the fourth largest of the islands of the chain, which is owned by Spain.

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Travel Agency Software – The Travel Jungle Nov 26
Travel Agency Software - The Travel Jungle

Charles Darwin was one of the most traveled people in history. Can you imagine the commissions his travel agent earned?

How many times have you been held up trying to book a flight or hotel because… “our system is down”. Today, people have no patience for non-functioning travel agency software. In an age when people can book a flight on a cell phone modem, the most important asset a travel agency offers customers is personal service more…

Summer Job Ideas for Budget Travelers Nov 25
Summer Job Ideas for Budget Travelers

Can you get a job over the summer while traveling? There are plenty around and many aimed at travelers specifically. Organize your work permit and check out the local paper for jobs for travelers. You’ll be amazed at what kind of work you can find to do.

 

1. You could become an au pair or nanny. There are many opportunities to look after people’s other kids while traveling. Try England, South Africa or Australia for starter more…

Adding Up the Cost: Does All Inclusive Travel Save You Money? Nov 25
Adding Up the Cost: Does All Inclusive Travel Save You Money?

Absolutely!  Not only will all inclusive travel deals save you money (most of the time) but they will also save you time and stress, leaving you with nothing to do but enjoy your travel adventure.

There are many types of all inclusive packages and the trick is to figure out just what they do and don’t include. Every person is different and has separate needs for their travel plans, but all inclusive travel plans are so varied these day more…

How to Travel Safely Nov 24
How to Travel Safely

No matter where you go or where your trip takes you there is and always will be a need for safety tips and rules. So to travel safely while on your city break you should use some if not all of the following tips:

Know Your Area

It doesn’t matter if you are in Rome or Greece you need to have a good idea of the town’ more…

How to Choose an All Inclusive Travel Packages? Nov 20
How to Choose an All Inclusive Travel Packages?

So, you are all set to go for a vacation and looking for an all inclusive travel packages? Well you would find lots of travel packages available for you. They give you fantastic offers which you cannot resist. The offers include bumper prizes, attractive gifts and lots more. There are also packages that include financing options as well. You can pay a minimal amount initially and thereafter you can pay the rest of the amounts in installments. Doe more…