Using the services of a travel agent can be a great way to save money on your next vacation – but before choosing the travel agent it’s important to research and compare the rates and fees that are being charged by the travel agent or service that has been chosen.
Here are some of the things that should be compared when choosing an online travel company:
Full Price
Taxes are often not included in the price of the vacation that has been advertised. Be sure to consider all of the taxes, all of the fees and extra charges for the (more…)
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Let’s face it, air travel is a rough and miserable experience these days. With the TSA checks, pat-downs, surly counter agents, cramp airplane cabins and lack of any amenities, flying has become airborne bus travel. This becomes even more difficult when traveling with kids. There are some airlines that have better kid-friendly attitudes that can spell the difference between a good flight and a bad.
Bargain air carrier Virgin gets high marks for flying with families in tow. Virgin North America tries to offer kid friendly seats (more…)
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Those that fly coach on the plane understand the need for etiquette while flying. The seats are so close that it is almost impossible not to invade the person’s space in the next seat over. The most important thing to remember is to use good hygiene. The worse thing to do is sit next to a person who does not have good hygiene. It is also important not to lean on the person in the next seat. Sometimes the head does droop during sleep, but putting the seat back avoids the need to use the neighbor (more…)
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There are several ways that passengers can pass the time on a long airline flight. The key is to be prepared and bring along all the supplies you might need for a comfortable and enjoyable flight.
Many people like to sleep on planes. Bring a neck or small pillow, a small blanket, ear plugs, and an eye mask to make the environment quiet and comfortable for your nap. Reading can fill several enjoyable hours on a plane, especially if you bring magazines that you do not normally have time to read or (more…)
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Headache-inducing bawling babies, cramped seats, and bland ‘fake’ food are what passengers experience in an epically bad flight. Not to mention the frustration of running around a strange airport and then finding out that your flight has been delayed or worse cancelled. Though you may have no control over most of the things that happens to you on a flight, you can definitely make your travel more efficient by avoiding these 5 US airports notorious for flight delays when making (more…)
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