A charter flight is a flight where the entire aircraft has been rented rather than just one seat. They offer more flexibility than scheduled flights and a wider choice of destinations with tailor-made itineraries. There are 3 types of charter flights: private –single entity, private- affinity and public. Private-single entity is when an individual or […]
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The all inclusive concept was popularized in 1950 with Club Med and has grown to include hundreds of options with many different hotel brands to date. Since there is no industry standard on what an all inclusive should include, they are not all made equal. At the core base, an all-inclusive hotel should include 3 […]
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Per the TSA website, the TSA precheck program allows pre-approved, low risk travelers the opportunity to apply for expedited screening at participating US airports. Eligible passengers include US citizens of frequent traveler programs who are invited to participate; US citizens/permanent residents who are members of the TSA precheck application program; US citizens who are members […]
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In 2013, the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) adopted a passenger bill of rights in response to recent problem s aboard some cruise ships. “CLIA is dedicated to the comfort and care of all passengers on ocean going cruises throughout the world” and has submitted these rights to the International Maritime Organization in hopes of […]
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The distinction between first and business class seems to have blurred over the past few years making consumers question if there really is a difference. Priority boarding, dedicated TSA lines and check in are standard for both first and business class. But what differs between the two depends on the specific airline. Some airlines make […]
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Hotel room rates are based on numerous factors. The primary factor is location. The more popular or desirable the location, the more expensive the price will be. Next to consider are the amenities offered. Hotels offering more comforts/convinces charge more than those who do not. Length of stay is weighed as well with most hotels […]
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Ever wonder what happened to that nonstop flight to your favorite locale? Or why you are forced to travel in the opposite direction or over shoot your destination in order to get there? This is due to adjustments in predetermined flight routes. Even though it makes more sense to the consumer to travel direct to […]
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