One of my favorite travel magazines is Caribbean Travel & Life Magazine.
If you have ever vacationed in the Caribbean, this magazine will keep the fire alive with great stories and just about anything to do with the vacation friendly region. Another plus is that they recently featured one of my top resorts the Rockhouse in Negril, Jamaica.
Right now they are offering a three year subscription for the price of one year.
Follow this link for more information.
https://secure.palmcoastd.com/pcd/document?ikey=0898FH3JA
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
$209 for a cruise?
Yes the price is right. You can cruise the Baja region on a four day cruise for as little as $209 a person. With the current economy sputtering, maybe you want to still take a vacation while keeping the cost reasonable.
http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/ships/carnival_paradise/default.aspx?shipCode=PA
Various dates apply to this great deal although the January 12, 2009 date appears to be the cheapest.
http://www.carnival.com/cms/fun/ships/carnival_paradise/default.aspx?shipCode=PA
Various dates apply to this great deal although the January 12, 2009 date appears to be the cheapest.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Miami to Lima for $266 Roundtrip
Travel Invasion found this to be an incredible fare at a time when most fares aren't so incredible.
The $266 includes taxes and can be booked for flights all the way into November. Spend the fall in Peru while the weather is still nice.
Check out http://www.avianca.com/ for this great deal.
Or check out our site for more great deals.
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The $266 includes taxes and can be booked for flights all the way into November. Spend the fall in Peru while the weather is still nice.
Check out http://www.avianca.com/ for this great deal.
Or check out our site for more great deals.
http://www.travelinvasion.com/
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
LAX - Losing Flights
If you plan on flying out of Los Angeles in the next few months, you might be surprised to find your flight has been cancelled. Not because of bad weather or mechanical problems, but because the plane no longer flies that route.
LAX flight activity is down 16.4 percent as compared with last year. American Airlines is cutting out 86 flights per week in and out of the airport. Delta has announced 68 flight cuts, but the biggest loser is United with 266 flights to be eliminated.
Travel Invasion advises anyone who plans to be flying out of LAX over the next few months to check other competing flights in case your flight gets cancelled. If you do receive a cancellation notice, ask for a refund and try flying out on another airline with similar times. Having a backup plan can keep your vacation from being screwed.
LAX flight activity is down 16.4 percent as compared with last year. American Airlines is cutting out 86 flights per week in and out of the airport. Delta has announced 68 flight cuts, but the biggest loser is United with 266 flights to be eliminated.
Travel Invasion advises anyone who plans to be flying out of LAX over the next few months to check other competing flights in case your flight gets cancelled. If you do receive a cancellation notice, ask for a refund and try flying out on another airline with similar times. Having a backup plan can keep your vacation from being screwed.
Monday, July 21, 2008
Paying to poop
Once upon a time, flying was a glamorous experience. Families would dress their kids in their best outfits. Men would wear suits and ladies wore dresses. Meals would consist of foods from all four food groups. The children were entertained by stewardesses who gave out free toys and playing cards. Mom and dad could catch up on current events from a wide array of magazines available on flight. Seats were still wide enough to actually stretch from time to time.
Overall it was a thrilling experience.
Today things have changed in a big way. Flying is now basically like riding your local public transit, but only in the air. People of all shapes and sizes are now herded like cattle, filling each and every inch available. Planes are seldom cleaned leaving your seat front pouch like a mystery treasure chest of dirty kleenex, half eaten sandwiches and other unidentified gook.
If you are lucky enough to get a middle seat, say goodbye to any chance of using an armrest.
If you forgot to bring cash then you are probably out of luck to have any chance of being a lucky recepient of the 5 dollar snack box. The snack box basically consists of what I call the "no food group" foods. Combining salt, sodium, saturated fat and sugar with a little chese dip thrown in.
If you are cold, too bad! All the blankets were taken away to reduce flight load. Need a pillow? Maybe there will be one available but the thought of a past lice or dandruff filled head using it should scare you off.
The final straw which actually won't be the final straw, is to charge you for your first piece of checked luggage. You have just paid American Airlines $480 to fly from Los Angeles to New York, but get ready to cough up another $15 if you want your clothes and toiletries to make the trip with you. Northwest, United and US Airways are guilty of this practice as well.
Wouldn't it be better to just add this charge into the ticket price? In an attempt to keep competitive low fares, the airlines have decided it is better to use the add-on system.
I have recently received word that one of the airlines is considering a bathroom surcharge.
To go Number 1 you will be assessed a $3.00 charge. This will included 5 minutes of time. Once the time is up a bell will go off and the door will pop open exposing you to the waiting masses.
To go Number 2 you will be charged $5.00 although you will be given 10 fleeting minutes before public exposure.
Other ideas being floated by the airlines included a weight surcharge. Upon checking in you will be asked to step on the luggage scale. You will be assessed a fee for any body weight above the National average for body size. A six foot man over 200 pounds will have to pay up. A five foot five woman over 140 pounds will have to pay a premium as well.
What next I wonder? Maybe a discount if you have had past flying lessons and can serve as "co-pilot" thus reducing the need for the airline to hire their own co-pilots.
Happy flying everyone.
Overall it was a thrilling experience.
Today things have changed in a big way. Flying is now basically like riding your local public transit, but only in the air. People of all shapes and sizes are now herded like cattle, filling each and every inch available. Planes are seldom cleaned leaving your seat front pouch like a mystery treasure chest of dirty kleenex, half eaten sandwiches and other unidentified gook.
If you are lucky enough to get a middle seat, say goodbye to any chance of using an armrest.
If you forgot to bring cash then you are probably out of luck to have any chance of being a lucky recepient of the 5 dollar snack box. The snack box basically consists of what I call the "no food group" foods. Combining salt, sodium, saturated fat and sugar with a little chese dip thrown in.
If you are cold, too bad! All the blankets were taken away to reduce flight load. Need a pillow? Maybe there will be one available but the thought of a past lice or dandruff filled head using it should scare you off.
The final straw which actually won't be the final straw, is to charge you for your first piece of checked luggage. You have just paid American Airlines $480 to fly from Los Angeles to New York, but get ready to cough up another $15 if you want your clothes and toiletries to make the trip with you. Northwest, United and US Airways are guilty of this practice as well.
Wouldn't it be better to just add this charge into the ticket price? In an attempt to keep competitive low fares, the airlines have decided it is better to use the add-on system.
I have recently received word that one of the airlines is considering a bathroom surcharge.
To go Number 1 you will be assessed a $3.00 charge. This will included 5 minutes of time. Once the time is up a bell will go off and the door will pop open exposing you to the waiting masses.
To go Number 2 you will be charged $5.00 although you will be given 10 fleeting minutes before public exposure.
Other ideas being floated by the airlines included a weight surcharge. Upon checking in you will be asked to step on the luggage scale. You will be assessed a fee for any body weight above the National average for body size. A six foot man over 200 pounds will have to pay up. A five foot five woman over 140 pounds will have to pay a premium as well.
What next I wonder? Maybe a discount if you have had past flying lessons and can serve as "co-pilot" thus reducing the need for the airline to hire their own co-pilots.
Happy flying everyone.
This would have been nice 5 years ago
Times are changing. Last week I stood in line for 2 hours acting like a sheep going to slaughter, all so I could get my hands on the new "low priced" iPhone. After having the same phone for over 5 years, I knew it was time for a change. But I didn't realize how the new iPhone would change things for me personally.
For some reason a new sense of motivation came rolling in. I knew it was time for Travel Invasion to head down a new path. Ideas which have been brewing for months or even years are now starting to percolate.
Positive energy rewards the soul.
Stay tuned, things should be getting better.
For some reason a new sense of motivation came rolling in. I knew it was time for Travel Invasion to head down a new path. Ideas which have been brewing for months or even years are now starting to percolate.
Positive energy rewards the soul.
Stay tuned, things should be getting better.
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