posted by Charles H. Russo on Nov 22
In search of the perfect North Face Outerwear? We are here to help. While there is plenty of great North Face outerwear, we have collected some of our favorite choice to share with you.
Not sure which one is right for you? These are some of our favorites:
Tritronix Triclimate JacketStichless Fountainhead Guide JacketModulus Jacket Chronicle Down Jacket
North Face Outerwear – A great way to layer.
Layering is one of the many important skills in outdoor activities. No matter if you are doing a thru hike on the AT or camping on a Costa Rican beach, layering is an important skill to master. No matter what type of destination you plan on traveling to, there is a piece of North Face Outerwear for you.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Nov 6
Traveling with the family can afford some of the most memorable vacations for years to come. With proper planning and research, you can ensure that your family vacation pleases even the pickiest member of the family. But with so many choices available, how does one choose the perfect destination? Budget, location, activities and amenities are all factors that help determine a location the whole family will enjoy. The following five travel tips will get even the most inexperienced travelers on the road to their ideal summer vacation in 2006.
Plan ahead. Accommodations can be sold out or unavailable by early summer. The Travel Industry Association of America, who conducted an online survey of 1,519 U.S. adults aged 18 and over in January 2006, reports that 21 percent of Americans who are planning to travel this summer had already arranged lodging at their destination. The rest were either exploring their options for where to stay (28 percent) or had not yet selected the specific destination for their trip (32 percent). The age of the internet makes research and booking easy and fairly painless. Chamber of Commerce websites make finding destination activities and outings simple. Getting the whole family excited about your trip can be as easy as spending 20 minutes around the computer looking at websites that bring the destination right into your home.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 31
Sitting aboard my cozy LAN flight from Buenos Aires, I enjoyed some of Argentina’s famous chocolates, a nice cup of tea and anxiously awaited our arrival into Bariloche. With each turn of the engine my inner outdoorsman began to emerge and I could feel us approaching those beautiful Andes Mountains. When the wheels finally touched the runway I rushed out of the plane, eager to catch that first sight of the Andes and Lake Nahuel Huapi bordering Bariloche. One glance was inspiration enough to quickly get to a hostel, drop off my bags, and head out into the rugged outdoors.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 27
Travelocity has announced the beta launch of the RoadTrip Wizard, a new tool that streamlines and simplifies the road trip planning process. First to launch the RoadTrip Wizard platform, Travelocity customers can now benefit from a new way to plan every aspect of their road trip all in one place - a task that previously required multiple Web sites. This tool is available through an alliance with LeisureLogix, a new travel and navigation services company.
“Road trips are a part of the American culture,” said Andres Fabris, vice president of business development, Travelocity. “What our customers were missing was one place to plan their road trips based on what they want to see and do. The RoadTrip Wizard will not only fill this gap, it will also allow them to personalize plans based on what they want to get out of their trip.”
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 27
As of January 1, 2008 Kuoni Destination Management will expand its activities into China, by integrating the existing inbound operations of Kuoni Travel (China) Ltd, a Hong Kong subsidiary of the Kuoni Travel Group, which operates under the brand of S.K.Y. Travel. This addition to the Kuoni Destination Management network underlines the significance of the strategically important Chinese market within the inbound sector in the areas of Leisure (groups, FIT) and MICE (meetings, incentives, conferences, events).
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 27
1. Why/ How did you become involved in the travel/ tourism industry?
A part time job in a hotel many years ago has lead to career spanning more than 25 years. I have worked for small and large hotels, national hotel chains, for a tour operator and for the past 10 years for the Tunica CVB. Best lesson I’ve learned is don’t focus on selling a room, a tour or even the destination. Instead sell the experience and the memories to be had.
2. What advice would you give to a group travel organizer to recruit someone who has never experienced a group tour and would like to try it?
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 27
Hotwire, a service that allows consumers access to discounted air, hotel and rental car inventory is having some success in attracting small groups. The service is simple to use - select your destination and the services you require (air, hotel, car) and Hotwire quotes rates that are often far below what suppliers charge directly. The “catch” so to speak, is that you don’t know the service provider until after you put your credit card down. That being said, Hotwire represents top brands that have excess inventory to unload, but don’t want to ruin their brand pricing inventory. The author has used their services dozens of times for individual travel and small groups - with 100% satisfaction.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 24
Kisad Road in Baguio has a new posh hotel that just opened a few weeks ago. Burnham Suites lies at the end of Kisad Road right at the top of Burnham Park. It is a promising 7-storey five star hotel which gives you the feeling of actually staying on a condominium unit.
Since, the hotel just opened a few weeks ago, expect some minor kinks in terms of services and facilities. But as it is last weekend the hotel is pretty much a good place to stay when you are in Baguio. It
posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 20
Expanding on its ongoing promise of being the customer’s champion, Travelocity has launched FareWatcher Plus, a free, personalized service that automatically tracks the best round-trip airfares to selected destinations and sends e-mail alerts to subscribers when prices change.
“Airline prices change by the second, and we understand how difficult it can be to find the trip you want at the price you want,” said Jeffrey Glueck, chief marketing officer Travelocity. “It’s impossible for travelers to dedicate time every day to search for the right price on airfare. With FareWatcher Plus we are making it easier for them to find the trip they want at the price they want. For example, in the Dallas to Boston market this year, we have tracked fare drops of more than $40 on 28 different days – the most we’ve seen in 2007.”
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Oct 20
Southwest Airlines Vacations now offers one-night packages to several destinations, including Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, Tampa Bay, San Diego, Seattle, New Orleans and Los Angeles, with plans to introduce one-night packages in all Southwest Airlines Vacations destinations by the end of this year.
Customers who will benefit from these great new package offerings are:
• Customers looking to fly in the day before a cruise and stay one night, or stay one night after their cruise returns to port
• Customers looking for a quick getaway
• Customers wanting to meet with friends and family in destination
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