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$44 O/W Virgin America Sale - Just Announced*
Virgin America's latest sale features fall flights to Las Vegas, New York City, and San Diego, among a handful of other destinations. One-way sale fares start at $44, and they're often the lowest, though US Airways has lower prices on a few occasions.
$49 O/W JetBlue Sale: This Weekend Only!*
Bam! Did you hear that? It was JetBlue firing the first shot in a whole new fall fare war! The airline's new fall sale is garnering competition from American, Continental, Delta, and US Airways.
Three-Night All-Inclusive Cancun Vacations From $489*
With all food, drinks, and activities included in the price, this three-night, all-inclusive trip to Cancun takes the hassle out of vacation planning.
Los Cabos Three-Night Vacations From $455*
Get a $200 resort credit with a Los Cabos three-night stay with air. Unwind on the beach, or, if you're up for some adventure, surf, sail, or water ski. Landlubbers can spend time golfing, strolling through galleries, or relaxing at spas.
Bahamas Four-Night Vacations From $415*
This four-night vacation to the Bahamas includes accommodations, upgrade, and kids 11 and younger stay free.
Belgium Eight-Night Vacation Packages From $1,496*
Discover more than just great-tasting Belgian Waffles on this eight-night escapade around Belgium. Visit Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges with a 10-day car rental and hotel accommodations along the way.
Italy Three-City, Six-Night Vacations From $1,469*
This package allows you to see Florence, Rome, and Venice all in one trip. It includes round-trip airfare, two-nights' accommodations in each city, rail transportation between the cities, and daily breakfast.
Scandinavia Six-Night Vacations From $1,209*
You won't get bored on this vacation! With three destinations, you're sure to have tons to see and do. See the capital cities of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden (Oslo, Copenhagen, and Stockholm) and decide which one is your favorite.
$202 R/T Mexico Sale on Aeromexico*
Aeromexico has announced discounted September flights to visit our southern neighbors. Flights are available to Guadalajara, Hermosillo, Mexico City, and Monterrey. Find competition from American, Continental, Delta, and US Airways.
$379 R/T Europe Sale With Icelandair*
Fall Europe flights are available with Icelandair's newly announced sale. Fly to London, Paris, and Stockholm, among other cities. These are the absolute lowest fares—by as much as $144 off the second lowest competitor.
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Three-Night All-Inclusive Cancun Vacations From $489*
With all food, drinks, and activities included in the price, this three-night, all-inclusive trip to Cancun takes the hassle out of vacation planning.
Los Cabos Three-Night Vacations From $455*
Get a $200 resort credit with a Los Cabos three-night stay with air. Unwind on the beach, or, if you're up for some adventure, surf, sail, or water ski. Landlubbers can spend time golfing, strolling through galleries, or relaxing at spas.
Bahamas Four-Night Vacations From $415*
This four-night vacation to the Bahamas includes accommodations, upgrade, and kids 11 and younger stay free.
Belgium Eight-Night Vacation Packages From $1,496*
Discover more than just great-tasting Belgian Waffles on this eight-night escapade around Belgium. Visit Brussels, Antwerp, Ghent, and Bruges with a 10-day car rental and hotel accommodations along the way.
Italy Three-City, Six-Night Vacations From $1,469*
This package allows you to see Florence, Rome, and Venice all in one trip. It includes round-trip airfare, two-nights' accommodations in each city, rail transportation between the cities, and daily breakfast.
Scandinavia Six-Night Vacations From $1,209*
You won't get bored on this vacation! With three destinations, you're sure to have tons to see and do. See the capital cities of Norway, Denmark, and Sweden (Oslo, Copenhagen, and Stockholm) and decide which one is your favorite.
Scotland Eight-Night Vacation Packages From $1,272*
With this eight-night escapade around the highlands and lowlands of Scotland, you just might discover the Loch Ness Monster. Visit Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Inverness, and Glasgow with a five-day car rental and hotel accommodations along the way.
Barcelona and Ibiza Six-Night Trips From $845*
Take in Barcelona's architecture, museums, and beaches before escaping to the Mediterranean island of Ibiza where nightlife dominates from sundown to sunrise. If nightlife's not your thing, you're sure to enjoy unwinding on the beach all day.
London Six-Night Vacations From $699*
Stretch the value of your vacation dollar with Virgin Vacations' London at Its Best package. Round-trip airfare, six-nights' accommodations, and daily breakfast are included.
Fiji Seven-Night Vacation Packages From $1,335*
Experience a mosaic of cultures on a trip to the South Pacific. In addition to round-trip airfare and seven nights' accommodations, this package includes a jungle cruise, daily breakfast, complimentary cocktail, and more.
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Travel is fatal to
prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need
it sorely on these accounts. Broad, wholesome, charitable views of men
and things cannot be acquired by vegetating in one little corner of the
earth all one's lifetime.
~Mark Twain
The World is a book, and those who do not travel
read only a page.
~St. Augustine
A good traveler has no fixed
plans, and is not intent on arriving.
~Lao Tzu
If
you reject the food, ignore the customs, fear the religion and avoid the
people, you might better stay home.
~James Michener
The traveler sees what he
sees. The tourist sees what he has come to see.
~G.K. Chesterton
Wandering re-establishes the
original harmony which once existed between man and the universe.
~Anatole France
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Making the Most of the Fall Travel Season
If you're fortunate enough that you can travel when you want, instead of when your employer or school wants, fall is a great time to get going. Ed Perkins offers up ideas.
Where to Search for the Best Airfare
You've probably already used one of the big online airfare search systems, but you may be searching in the wrong place for your specific needs. Ed Perkins explains.
Airfare 401: Want a Comfortable Flight? Read This!
When booking your flight, price is an important factor. But on some flights, you may want to fork over a little extra cash for a more comfortable experience. Ed Perkins explains your options.
Visiting the Cliff Dwellings in Mesa Verde National Park
Imagine what family life was like for the Ancient Puebloans as you explore the cliff dwellings in southwest Colorado's Mesa Verde National Park.
Shhh! Five Hidden Hotel Values in Las Vegas
More than just sensibly priced, these hotels offer a little something extra to make them stand out from the crowd!
Free Travel For Tour Organizers: Worth the Hassle?
"Free"travel may sound appealing, but don't jump so quickly. Ed Perkins explains the strings and responsibilities attached.
Tax-Free Airport Shopping: Bargain or Hype?
Do these stores really offer good deals, or are they there to feed off a bored and captive audience? Ed Perkins investigates.
Man Overboard! Staying Afloat After Being Bumped From Your Cruise
While getting bumped from a cruise is extremely rare, it's good to know what will happen if you do get bumped, and what actions you can take to ensure your vacation survives.
Airfare 301: The Buying Process Made Easy
Ed Perkins explains how to work your way through the maze of Internet-based buying channels—with a few necessary detours—to find the best airfare for your itinerary.
Year-Round Fun on Nantucket
With 52 beaches, great restaurants, and plenty of hiking and biking, Nantucket has it all. Find out what makes this island great long after the peak summer season has ended.
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How To Choose A Travel Agent
How To Choose A Travel Agent
by Peter Sterling
With so
many destinations to go to, it's important to plan accordingly. A
travel agent will be able to acquire your tickets, hotel
reservations, car rental, and activities all at once, saving you time,
and thus, money. Booking a vacation can be a lot of trouble for just one
person, but with a qualified travel agent, it's easy! Of course,
like vacations themselves not all travel agents are created equal
so you will want to shop around for the best one.
1. The Benefits Of A travel Agent
Don't miss out on all that a vacation has to offer! A travel
agent will be experienced with the top destinations at your
travel area and be able to provide you with recommendations for
where to go. As an industry insider, they can get special deals that you
would not be able to acquire. You might pay a little bit more for this
service, but overall you will save.
2. Do Your Research
Doing your homework doesn't have to take a lot of time. The best way to
find a good travel agent is to do your research. You can
talk to friends and family members who have used travel agents in
the past. You can also use the internet to try to find the best agency
or agent in your area. In some cases you will be able to read
testimonials from other customers who have used a certain agency. Try
searching for message boards that might give you some insight to good
travel agents in your area. It is important to find a travel agent who understands your personal needs and desires when it
comes to the type of vacation you are looking for. There are countless
agencies that are available online as well where it is easy to select
what kind of ammentities you are looking for.
3. Make Sure They Are Licensed
A licensed travel agent will be a member of the ASTA
(American Society of travel Agents). Membership in the American
Society of travel Agents allows travel agents to work with
other members to get the best deals and rates for you. Membership also
requires certain qualifications so by finding a travel agency
that is part of the Society ensures that you will be getting excellent
service. Of course, it is perfectly acceptable to ask questions in order
to determine if a travel agent is right for you. Questions
such as, How long have you been in the travel business?, can be
helpful in giving you a better idea of your travel agents
background. You might even want to ask your travel agent
for references.
4. Your Vacation Package
Putting together your vacation package just got easier with a travel
agent. They will be able to interact with you and help you choose what
features of your vacation you want to splurge on and what features you
can skimp on. Don't need a luxury car, but want a great hotel? Done and
done. Perhaps you want a tour included and thus won't need a car at all.
Of course, your travel agent is unlikely to make any final
decisions before consulting with you first. It is your vacation and
therefore you should have the final say on everything planned. This is
why it is important that you make yourself accessible to your travel
agent.
About The Author:
For more great travel agent related articles and resources
check out
http://travelinformer.info
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Amsterdam Symphony Plays While Flight is Delayed
With its flight from Shanghai to Amsterdam delayed by bad weather, the Amsterdam Sinfonietta decided to pass the time as best they could: Standing in the aisles, playing music.
Is Virgin America Ready to be Relevant?
Virgin America has a lot going for it: Great in-flight product, awards up the wazoo, and instant brand recognition. What it doesn't have is reach, but that is beginning to change.
JetBlue Adds Early Boarding to Extra Legroom Seats
Does the new feature make JetBlue's premium coach perk the first to present genuine value, or is it just another case of airline gouging? The answer likely depends on how much you pay.
Tell Us About Your Top Destinations
Are you looking for a deal today? Which destinations are you drawn to? The flash of Vegas or NYC? The peace of the Rockies or a secluded coastal town? Santa Fe? Kyoto? Paris? Rome?
Airlines Waive Change Fees As Earl Approaches U.S.
With Hurricane Earl bearing down on the U.S. mainland, airlines are waiving change fees for affected travelers. Here's what you need to know.
Yemeni Men Freed After No Proof of Terrorism Found
Suspicious but coincidental events led to the improper arrest of two Yemeni men. Does this incident validate our airport security or expose the fallacy of security theater?
Major Bridge in Puerto Vallarta Collapses
Ground transportation to Puerto Vallarta from the north has been cut off following the collapse of a major bridge, and many airlines are waiving change fees as a result.
American Adding Seats, Carry-on Space
American is giving its fleet of Boeing 737s a significant overhaul, adding seats and increasing overhead storage space. Imagine fitting five or six bags up there!
JetBlue Introduces Boston-Newark Route
JetBlue announced it will add a Boston-Newark route ... just days after Southwest announced it will soon be moving in at Newark. Something's heating up in Jersey.
Virgin America Adds Los Cabos, Cancun
Virgin America will launch service to Los Cabos and Cancun this winter, with flights from Los Angeles and San Francisco. This is just the latest in an increasingly rapid expansion for the airline.
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