posted by Charles H. Russo on May 4
The Dallas, Texas based Pegasus has acquired yesterday its long time competitor Wizcom (a subsidiary of Travelport). That means that Pegasus becomes the only provider of Global Distribution System (GDS) switch services on the market! A switch being an alternative to the so called direct connect to the GDSs.
Wizcom’s product range includes Global Distribution System (GDS) and GDS-related products, Internet Distribution Systems Connectivity and Data Management solutions.
GDSs use switching companies like Pegasus and WizCom to access hotel, car rental and tour inventory. Now that Pegasus is the only switch solution, we will take an in depth look at the pricing strategy that will adopt this broader offer of Pegasus Solutions.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 30
New US passport regulations go into effect on January 23, 2007. In order to re-enter the United States by plane from Mexico, Canada or the Caribbean, US citizens will need a passport.
Those coming back into the country by sea and land may still use a driver’s license and birth certificate to prove their citizenship. However, that is expected to change in the near future.
Currently about 73% of all US citizens do not have passports, so this may cause a shift in travel patterns over the next few years. Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands expect an influx of American vacationers, since they are the only Caribbean destinations not affected by the new rules.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 10
Everyone loves a vacation at the beach. It’s particularly appealing when our home territory takes on the drab, dismal and cold colors of winter. That’s exactly when you should head south to Navarre Beach on Santa Rosa Island off the Emerald Coast of Florida.
The inviting colors are sure to cheer you up. The clear aquamarine waters of the Gulf of Mexico gently lap at sugar-white sand beaches decorated with burnished sea oats, all nestled peacefully under a sapphire sky. This barrier island boasts 12 miles of pristine shoreline and traditionally makes most of the top 10 beaches lists year after year.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 9
Located on the southern-most end of North Carolina’s brunswick Islands, Sunset Beach offers one of the most soothing beach getaways you will experience. As you cross the one land pontoon bridge over the salt marsh, you’re entering a different world - one of laid back atmosphere and quiet relaxation.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 7
Imagine a forested valley surrounded by awesome mountain scenery. Add some sparkling lakes, clear streams teaming with fish, a variety of unique golf courses and a world class ski mountain and you have Mont Tremblant, Quebec, Canada.
This Laurentian Mountain resort is one of those rare places where all four seasons allow visitors to realize their vacation dreams. In the winter, it offers not just alpine skiing, but ice skating, sledding, ski touring, snowshowing and comaraderie around blazing bonfires - all in the fairytale setting of a winter wonderland.
While the other three seasons can surprise you with just about any kind of weather, you will not be at a loss for things to do. Hiking, mountain biking, fishing and golf are some of the most popular activities in the Spring and Fall.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 4
In the last couple days we’ve continued to see the sights of Tuscany, while inadvertently testing out as many modes of transportation as possible.
Yesterday we hopped a train to Pisa to see the ever-famous leaning tower. I know plenty of guidebooks that will tell you
it’s not worth the trip just to see this one sight, but I heartily disagree. This is my second time visiting it, and as before, I was struck by how dramatic the white tower (as well as the church and baptistery) looks against the blue sky, and how simply novel its sharp tilt is.
Upon the recommendation of our hotel owners, after going to Pisa we headed north to the cute walled town of Lucca.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 4
Check out the newest Mendocino bed and breakfast at the historic Pt. Cabrillo Lighthouse - in fact, the Lightkeeper’s House has been compeltely remodeled into a charming bed and breakfast, complete with antiques and fabulous views.
The restoration of the Head Lightkeeper’s House into the bed and breakfast was a vision of the Point Cabrillo Lightkeepers Association(PCLK) for over six years. Now the 1909 Head Lightkeeper’s House (Inn) now provides guests with the unusual and magical opportunity to see the Light Station, Lighthouse, and working 3rd Order Fresnel lens at night. An evening’s stay at the Inn includes a private night time tour of the Lighthouse with the current Lightkeeper.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 2
Bahamas Golf Vacation: Enjoy uninterrupted hours of golfing.
posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 1
After five months of traveling the world, I have at last arrived home. The last few days I’ve felt exhausted and disoriented, and unsure what to do with myself with wide open days and no sightseeing agenda. Over the last several months I’ve had no problem settling in as I moved from place to place, but oddly enough, I now find myself waking up during the night confused about where I am, taking several minutes to orient myself.
Home is starting to feel more normal, but at first it was like a sterile corporate apartment, what with having packed up my personal belongings before I left to clear my condo out for the tenants I rented it to. I look forward to unpacking my belongings, and personalizing my home again with the treasures I’ve acquired over course of my trip – a hand-woven tree of life rug from India, lacquerware from Vietnam, a Kashmiri patchwork wall hanging, a wool blanket from Tibet, and more.
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posted by Charles H. Russo on Apr 1
There are many different agencies to help you to travel safely from Africa travel association Spain that is affordable and tours and cruises that will fit your Itinerary for your vacation. The African travel Association (ATA) is about African travel across the mainland. Africa is the second largest continent and the second most popular country, for vacationers, than any other country in the world!
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