RSSJun|18|2007
Tips For Booking Flights Online, Part 1
Posted by Camica as Air Travel, Destinations, Getaways, Tips, Transport
More and more, people are beginning to book their flights online, whether it’s with a specific airline’s website, or through an online travel agency like Travelocity or Expedia. First of all, you can usually get cheaper tickets online than with a travel agency. Also, comparing and shopping for the flights you want is usually easier with an online agency, since you can see the different flights and their fares at just one website. You can also save time as well, since you won’t have to wait for somebody to take your call and assist you. Another plus for online agencies is, you can make combinations with different airlines, to get the best …
Jun|15|2007
Camera-shy No More!
One great thing about living in the 21st century is the ability to capture memories of all your travel experiences with just one click of a camera. And even though that trip to breathtaking Bali or that Safari adventure was unforgettable on its own, having photos of your vacation there would definitely make things all the more sweeter.
When I was in elementary, my parents would always make me stand next to a stone or a pillar not realizing how famous those landmarks were. Looking back through those old family photo albums, it dawned on me that I was almost always frowning or had a celebrity smile on. By celebrity smile, I don’t mean pearly white teeth with …
Jun|14|2007
Lost in a Foreign Land
Posted by Hannah Grace as Around The World, Family, Tips
Getting lost when you go to a new town isn’t that scary. After all you can always just hop on the next bus back to your own town or flag down a taxi. Getting lost in another country is altogether different, especially if you don’t know the language. Even scarier than you getting lost in a foreign country is losing your child in one.
On Froodee I just posted an entry on what to do to PREVENT your child from getting really lost. Here, I want to focus on what you should do if despite all the planning you still manage to get lost in another country.
1. Preparation is still the key. Before leaving your hotel …
Jun|14|2007
Make a Pilgrimage
Posted by Noemi as Arts & Culture, Destinations
I was reading an old article the other week about things that one must do before he or she dies. As I was reading through the list, I was struck by one of the items, which was to make a pilgrimage. I have always associated a pilgrimage with something religious. You know, the Mecca, Jerusalem, or whatever other location that has something to do with one’s faith. The author of that article, however, shed a totally different light to the word pilgrimage for me.
He was talking about how making a pilgrimage need not to be something related to your religion or faith. It is all about going on that trip that you have always wanted …
Jun|14|2007
Tips On Booking Online
Posted by Camica as Tips, Transport, Travelogger
A lot of people are now starting to book their travel plans online. It’s more convenient, and it’s usually cheaper. But on the other hand, potentially, it can also cause a lot of problems, especially if you’re not a seasoned traveler. And even those who’ve done a lot of traveling will attest that booking yourself online is different from booking thru a travel agent. You’ll need to do a lot more research on your own, like passport requirements, flight details, etc. That’s why, I’ve decided to dedicate this post and the next few posts to giving you tips on how to book online with airlines, hotels, cars, as well as tell you about the usual …
Jun|13|2007
More Good Deals For the Family
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Hotels, Resorts, Spa
In the last post I shared 2 deals for the family – here’s a couple more good deals that you may want to consider for your summer break.
Families of four who want to visit the Caribbean should look into Coconut Bay Resort & Spa’s offer of “Pay Three Stay Free.” The idea is for a family of four to pay for three nights and they get a fourth night free. The package, which is all inclusive, costs about $900. I’d say it’s not bad at all, is it?
Staying closer to home, Zermatt Resort’s Ultimate Summer Family Getaway in Utah is offering a Summer Family Getaway Promotion. Accommodation is for four persons in a one-bedroom …
Jun|13|2007
Two Great Deals This Summer
Posted by Noemi as Destinations, Hotels, Luxurious, Resorts
Part of the excitement of making vacation plans for the family is looking for good deals. With the cost of living today what it is, for some people, family vacations can be quite a luxury. The good news is that the vacation market is very competitive and as such, one can find a lot of good offers. Here are two great ideas on good deals in the US for this summer.
Martin County, Florida. Home to one Bathtub Beach, which was named as one of the top 10 beaches in the US, this area is located just north of Palm Beach. Miles and miles of beautiful beaches for the kids, deep-sea and in-shore fishing …
Jun|12|2007
How To Get Better Service, Part 2
Posted by Camica as Features, Tips, Transport, Travelogger
In my last post, I gave several tips to get better service from your travel agent. I had to cut it short, since my post was getting quite long. As I promised, here’s the rest of them:
* The customer is always right, but not in all cases. First of all, that’s the reason you’re asking a travel agent to book for you, right? Because you need help. We don’t want to make things more complicated as well. So please, believe us when we tell you this is the best option we can give. Also, let me …
Jun|11|2007
How To Get Better Service, Part 1
Posted by Camica as Travelogger
When I worked for an online travel agency, one of the biggest percentage of calls we received was what we called problem calls. These were calls from customers who had problems or issues they wanted resolved. Some of these calls were stressful, not only for the customers, but also for the agents. I’m sure the customers were already frustrated because of the problems they were encountering, but they also made it harder for us to help them. So, since I’m sure every one at some point in their lives will be a customer with a complaint, let me give you a few tips to getting better service:
First, the golden rule: …
Jun|11|2007
Family Vacations: Why You Should Take One
Posted by Noemi as Family
Some of the best memories of my childhood were when my family would go to the beach during the summer for a couple of days. We would pile up into a van and our dad would drive southwards for several hours till we got to this isolated beach resort without too many people. We were anything but rich. Actually now, thinking about it, I realize that our parents probably had to squeeze those summer outings into their already tight budget. Yet go we did, every summer almost without fail. Those vacations were not very long, neither were they extravagant. Yet I recall those memories with a longing.
Each year many families go on their own …
