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How Can You Service Me? Travel Agencies Are All Extinct!
I read a very interesting blog post this morning, from the CEO of a well-known Colorado based Graphic and Website Development and Marketing Company. In his post, this executive, attempted to make the case that “We are witnessing the extinction … Continue reading
The True Story of the Costa Concordia – Are Cruise Ships Safe?
Unless you have been out of human contact and living in a cave for the last several days, there is no doubt that you have heard and seen the stories on the tragic tale of the Costa Concordia. At Travel … Continue reading
Your Most Important Investment
In today’s ever changing world it is critical to be a wise consumer and to make smart investments in all areas of your life. As we head into 2012, I would suggest that this analogy applies also to your travel … Continue reading
The 12 Days of Christmas – A Modern Cruise Tale
As many of you know The “Twelve Days of Christmas” is an English Christmas carol that enumerates a series of increasingly grand gifts given on each of the twelve days of Christmas. Evidence suggests that the song, first published in … Continue reading
Change of Plans? There’s a Fee for That!
I read a recent article from the North Jersey Media Group on the increasing trend in the travel industry for Airlines, hotels and car-rental agencies to offer programs, such as lock-in ticket reservations and prepaid non-refundable booking programs, which count … Continue reading
Do Airlines Get a Bad Rap?
As a travel professional I often hear tales of the bad experiences that travelers have experienced with airlines. Certainly I myself have had my run in of “bad luck” from delayed flights to lost luggage. That said are the issues … Continue reading
When Is A Travel Deal NOT a Deal? Buyer Beware!
I went out to my mailbox the other day and found an envelope from Island Travel Treasures – a company that advertises itself as a “Private” travel sales club (name changed to protect the innocent). Out of the envelope fell … Continue reading
The New Travel Reality – Travelling to Accumulate Life Experiences
I recently read in an advertising column of The New York Times that “millions of wealthy consumers have decided to play down the job of accumulating things in favor of the pleasure of accumulating experiences.” Namely the concept of accumulating … Continue reading
How to Enjoy An Amazing Night At Walt Disney World
I recently booked a family to Walt Disney World. One of my recommendations was to break away from the crowds one night and escape the parks to head over to the Downtown Disney area. While there I suggested that they … Continue reading
Looking For The Best Price? Beware Advertising!
I was watching a television commercial this morning for an airline that has aggressively promoted itself as being a price leader that offers “legendary low fares.” As a company that truly seeks the absolute best values for our Guests Travel … Continue reading
