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Dear Joyce,
When making reservations for travel next year expect
to pay higher prices
and flights to be fuller. The main reason for the
increase in price is 20%
more people are traveling now than pre September
11th levels, and since that
fatal attack the airlines have reduced flights and
routes to destinations in
order to keep planes full.
Some tips for booking travel that will net you the
best availability and
value for just about anywhere are try to fly mid
week (Monday - Thursday);
pick a less popular time in the day to fly;
sometimes more connections mean
a better fare; book at least 10 months in advance if
possible; if traveling
during the holidays and you want to use frequent
flyer miles book one year
in advance and if your primary carrier is sold out
ask about partner
airlines. Remember if you have a zillion miles you
can always book anytime
awards for a premium and fly on any open segment (I
know American and United
provide this option).
If you are an internet fare browser I have found
that once you see a great
fare for an airline go to that airlines website as
the fare most likely will
be lower plus if you have to cancel you won't get
hit with two penalties
(one by the online company and one by the airline).
Of course we would hope our clients would at least
compare Incredible
Journey's rates. The advantage of booking with
Incredible Journey is that we
work with wholesalers and will 90% of the time have
the best prices to
offer, we can offer insurance on the fares (if not
published) and for
published fares we typically work directly with the
airlines, which means if
you have to change or cancel you pay the fee charged
by the airline only.
Hope this information was helpful and sheds some
light on the ever changing
and sometimes all too frustrating process of booking
airfare!
| Top Hawaii Beaches |
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Hawaii is home to some of the best beaches in the
world. There are those beaches whose backdrop is
intense and dramatic scenery, others boast gorgeous
crystal clear reef protected waters with a myriad of
turquoise blue hues, some are remote and are only
reachable by boat/hiking or helicopter. But the one
thing in common with all the “top” beaches is that
they are unanimously chosen time and time again by
visitors to the islands as well as locals.
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| Now's the Time to..... |
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- Get your passports before December 2006, you
will need them to leave the country starting 2007
- If you still haven't booked your Christmas/New
Year's getaway - what are you waiting for?
- Make reservations for spring break 2007
- If you want to stay in a private beach front
home in Hawaii or Mexico for the summer of 2007 now
is the time to reserve
- Join our group Mexican Riviera Cruise for a
relaxing 8 day getaway - see attached flyer
- Cruise to Alaska on a ship line that has
received top honors for its whale conservation
program
- Tahiti rates come available in September; make
sure you contact Joyce with your plans to take
advantage of early bird savings!
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| Antarctica & the Chilean Fjords -- Last Space! |
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Last berths available to Antarctica & the Chilean
Fjords!
Time is running out to "march with the penguins!"
The MV Discovery sails at reduced capacity in
Antarctica, and space is filling fast on this
exceptional 20-night cruisetour from Buenos Aires to
Santiago, Feb. 13-March 5, 2007. You will sail with
expert biologists, glaciologists, ornithologists and
other scientists and reseachers who will bring the
"White Continent" sharply into focus.
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| Ask Endora |
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Dear Endora,
We want to go to Alaska but I am so frustrated. I
don't understand why there are so many price options
to consider. Can you help me understand because I'm
really confused?
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| Featured Property - The Taha'a Pearl Resort |
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Superbly located on Motu Tautau, the resort faces
the island of Taha'a on the lagoon side and offers a
lovely view of Bora Bora island on the ocean side.
This traditional Polynesian style hotel is five
minutes by private boat from main island of Taha'a
and 15 minutes by boat from Raiatea. The hotel
offers 48 Over Water Suites and 14 Beach Suites.
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| 2007 Exotic Mexican Riviera Cruise |
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Here’s your chance to witness the natural beauty of
the Exotic Mexican Riviera on a fabulous 8 day
cruise round trip from San Diego aboard Carnival
Cruise Lines “Fun Ship” the Carnival Spirit.
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Global Warming Exists! |
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Global Warming and travel is a three part series,
written by Joyce Craddock, describing the truth that
this phenomenon is a reality and does exist, what we
as good citizens of the earth can do about it, and
which areas are at threat of becoming extinct or are
endangered.
We all know the world is experiencing a warming
trend. It doesn’t matter whose fault it is – mankind
or natural phenomenon, what matters is it is
happening. With agrarian societies becoming
industrialized, third world countries becoming more
capitalistic, and a massive increase in travelers,
806 million this past year, spanning the globe in
search of the unknown we all should have an extreme
desire to save the world we know from extinction.
Read more...
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