Whenbooking your children entertainers, pay careful attention to what services the entertainer offer, and make sure you know what you are paying for, here we look at a few simple ideas and questions to ask before you hand over your money.Will the entertainer provide the entertainment throughout the party?
This may seem like a simple question to ask, but if you’re planning a 3 hour party, that is a long time for entertainers to keep the children occupied. If you are planning to feed the children during the party, perhaps the entertainer may take a break during this time.Can they provide a show for your child’s age?
Some children entertainers specialise in younger ages, things like puppet shows and fancy dress may not be the perfect idea for older children. Different entertainers will provide different acts for children of varying ages. A good act will be able to adjust their show depending on the age of the children at your party, but ask first to ensure what they intend to cover will be suitable for your children.Will the entertainer have prizes?
Prize giving is all part of the fun for children, so ask what sort of prize is given, and what the child would have to do to earn the prize. There is nothing worse then some children getting upset because others won a prize when they didn’t, so ask what the plan is before hand. A simple token of a gift from the entertainer can make all the difference, a balloon model is always popular for kids at any party.How long is the performance?
Children entertainers will have set performances that they run through at each party, varying slightly depending on the children’s reaction. Some will have a set of an hour or two, so ask first to ensure you know what you are getting for your money. You’ll want to know there is a set start and finish to the party.Will they need help, or do they have a helper with them?
If the entertainer is expecting you to help out, then make sure you know this before the event. There is nothing worse then planning to get on with something else while the children are entertained, only to find out that the Mums and Dads are expected to help out with the show.Most importantly for peace of mind, ask the children entertainers for proof of a CRB check, and whether they have full public liability insurance. Without either of these, the children entertainers cannot be taken seriously.
Life Insurance 101 – It’s Not About the Policy, It’s About Your Family
Life Insurance. This is a very touchy and personal topic to everyone. It reminds us of our own mortality. It reminds us perhaps, of a deceased loved one. There are many many emotions, thoughts and feelings that come up when the topic of life insurance is discussed.While it is not a pleasant topic to think about, Life Insurance is quite possibly the greatest gift parents can leave to their children. It is about peace of mind. Peace of mind in knowing that if something unforseen should happen to us, our families will still be financially stable.Before we get into the mechanics and the nitty gritty, I’d like to share a story about a client of ours with all of you. Years ago, as a green insurance agent, I sold life insurance as a product. I was too young and inexperienced to fully understand what life insurance can do for a family in their most dire time of need. I had a particular client who I sold a policy to. He and his wife had 4 young children at the time, a mortgage and all of the usual expenses we all have. Well, unfortunately, a couple of years after the life insurance sale, he passed away. When I got the emotional, tear ridden phone call from his eldest son, something in me finally clicked. After the funeral, he pulled me aside and gave me a hug I will never forget.He tearfully said to me, “You know, after my father’s death, bill collectors started calling. Everybody came to our family with their hands out, wanting to be paid for one thing or another. But you, you came to us with a check in hand, a tear in your eye and a shoulder to cry on. I really don’t know what my sisters, mother and I would have done were it not for the life insurance my father had. I don’t know how to thank you.”I told him that he owes me no thanks. The one he should be thankful for is the one whose life we are celebrating and remembering today. He stepped back and looked at me somewhat crosseyed and confused. I said, “Dave, you, your sisters and your mother were your dad’s pride and joy and number one priority in life. He guided you, provided for you and helped mold you and your sisters into the wonderful, caring people you are today. He took care of you all and took pleasure in doing so.”I continued, “He blessed you and the rest of your family with many many gifts throughout his lifetime. The last gift that he made sure was available to you all was the gift of life insurance. The gift of peace of mind. Of course, I know and he knew that you would hand that check right back over if it meant 5 more minutes with him. But, the gift he left you all was the ability to live his legacy, follow in his footsteps and the financial means to continue your lives in the way that he made sure you were all accustomed to.”He nodded. I said, “Your mom does not have to worry about the mortgage on her house, your two youngest sisters do not have to worry about how they will pay for college. Your dad took good care of you all while he was alive, and will continue to do so in memorium.”He hugged me and thanked me again and returned to his family. It was that day that I realized that I was not selling policies. I was giving families the opportunity to continue to care for their loved ones long after they are gone. Life insurance is a gift, and not one to be taken lightly.Now, I’d like to go into a short glossary and explanation of the different types of policies available so that everyone can be well informed consumers.There are essentially two main types of policies, Term Insurance and Permanent Insurance. And yes, there are various subgroups and hybrid type policies, etc.Basic Term Life Insurance is pretty much exactly what it sounds like. This type of policy is purchased for a specific amount of time, usually 10, 20 or 30 years. This is just pure life insurance. If John Smith takes out a $500,000 20 year term policy, and passes away in year 16, his policy will pay his beneficiary $500,000. Conversely, if John Smith passes away 25 years after taking out the policy, the term has expired and there is no coverage.One might ask, “Why would I want this type of policy if it’s just going to expire and then I’m out all of that money for no reason?” Excellent question. Of course, there is a multi-part answer.A) This is the type of policy that we call “peace of mind insurance”. You have the peace of mind for a set number of years that should the unforseen happen, your family will be financially taken care of. Therefore, you had the coverage for all of that time. Just like a homeowner policy, you may never put a claim in, still make your monthly payments, but have the peace of mind in knowing that if your home were to burn down, you have the coverage to rebuild your home and your life.B) These policies are, on a monthly basis, cheaper than others. For a young family with limited resources, it’s the perfect starter policy to get the coverage in place and then later on, there are other options available.C) Return of Premium option – Some Term policies have an optional enhancement called Return of Premium. This is the answer to the people who say, “I don’t want to spend all that money for 20 years to not get anything in the end.” Those who have this option on their policies are people who plan to keep the coverage in force for the entire duration of the plan (in this example 20 years), and will receive a check at the end of the term for every penny that was paid in premiums. So, now, John Smith will have been covered for the 20 years, and assuming he is still alive at the end, he’ll get back all the money that he put into it.D) Conversion opportunity – Most Term policies include a clause that allows the policy owner to convert the term policy to a permanent one before the term expires and usually before a certain age, depending on the policy. What is the benefit in this? This is a HUGE benefit to the policy holder and here is why.The price of life insurance is based on many things. The two items that carry the most weight in the cost are the health of the person taking out the policy and the age that they are when they take it out. As a general rule, we will never be as young or as healthy as we are today. And we were younger and healthier yesterday. Obviously an obease individual with high cholesterol and blood pressure will be more expensive to insure than a fit individual with no health problems. There is a much greater probability that the less healthy person will pass away sooner than the more healthy one. At the same time, a 20 year old is much less expensive to insure than a 60 year old, because all things being equal, statistically, the 20 year old has much less of a likelihood of passing away than a 60 year old. The 20 year old statistically has many more years to pay premiums, than the 60 year old, so his premium will be less.The wonderful thing about the conversion option, is that it allows the policy holder to convert their term insurance to a permanent policy (which we will go over in a moment) while locking in the health rating that was received at the time of the original policy. The policy will convert based on the original health rating and the current age. This is of a huge benefit to those whose health has unfortunately deteriorated over the life of the policy.Alright, now that we have a clearer understanding of Term Life Insurance, let’s go over Permanent Life Insurance. As the name suggests Permanent Life Insurance is generally set up to be Permanent and be in force for the life of the insured (that’s you!).Now, Permanent Life Insurance is sometimes referred to as Whole Life, Universal Life, Variable Universal Life and Guaranteed Life, to name a few. The main difference between a permanent policy and a term policy is that a Permanent Policy has many more options.The policy contains two main parts. The first being the basic life insurance coverage. And the second being somewhat of a “savings account”. The way that these two parts come together to form a comprehensive policy with many options and benefits is that a percentage of the premium goes to pay the basic cost of insurance and another portion goes into this “savings account”. Now, generally speaking, these policies have a minimum interest rate that paid on the money that is growing in the savings portion of the policy. These interest rates are usually market sensitive, so as interest rates in the marketplace go up, the interest rates that the policy will pay will go up. As interest rates in the marketplace decline, the interest rate of the policy will decrease, but never lower than the floor set by the policy contract.One very nice thing about these policies is the flexibility that afforded to the policyowner as far as premiums and savings go. As an example, let’s say that John Smith has just taken out a Permanent Life Insurance policy and his minimum monthly premium is $100. He could decide that he wants to pay $150 per month, having that additional $50 per month go directly into the “savings portion” of the policy. Over time, that overpayment of premium will grow due to compound interest.Let’s say that he pays his $150 per month for the first 20 years of the policy and then finds that he has fallen onto hard times and cannot afford to pay the additional premium. It’s possible that there is enough money built up in the “savings portion” or “cash value” that the premiums can actually just be deducted from that pot of money for a period of time. Or maybe his child is going to a private university and he has built up a lump sum of money in there. He can withdraw the money to use towards whatever he would like, in this case, his child’s education.And this brings us to the end of our class on Life Insurance 101. Almost. One very important thing to remember about life insurance is that the most important aspect of it is not the company, type of policy or even the death benefit amount. The most important aspect of life insurance is that it is one of the greatest gifts that a parent can give to a child. The gift of love, life, legacy and the future. The proceeds of a life insurance policy can never make up for the loss of a loved one; but the gift of life insurance can help ease the financial burden and leave your family with peace of mind.
OEM Vs After-Market Printer Cartridges, And The Winner Is?
Breaking the myth that after-market cartridges will destroy your printer or void your new printer warranty is what I’d like to address in this article.I have serviced thousands of businesses in person over the past nearly 20 years in the after-market print supplies industry. From companies with 1-2 employees to Fortune 100 Corporations. Some of my clients use 1 or less cartridges in an entire year, others purchase tens of thousands of dollars worth on a regular monthly basis. And all using after-market inks and toners.Before we go any farther I’d like to introduce the terminology used in the industry so that we are all on the same page. So many people I see on a daily basis react violently when I first begin talking about my product(s) and eventually, as they become educated, leave the notion that “All ‘refilled’ cartridges are garbage and all you want to do is ruin my printer.” Like cars, and hospitals, and lawyers, and insurance sales people… NOT ALL CARTRIDGES ARE CREATED EQUAL.1. OEM Cartridge – This is a product that is manufactured by the company that built the printer, also known as Original Equipment Manufacturer, but it is not necessarily the “best” and it most certainly is not warranted as long as a lot of other products.2. Refilled – This refers to a cartridge (ink or toner) that was simply refilled – nothing more, nothing less. You may have seen kits you can purchase to refill your own cartridges, this is fine as long as you don’t care about quality and/or potential damage to your printer.3. Re-manufactured – This refers to a product that has gone through a reverse engineering process. In other words, it has been taken apart and certain components have been replaced along with the cartridge being refilled.4. Generic – This refers to a product manufactured by a company that would prefer to not be known (hmmm, I wonder why that would be?). It is a knock off and may or may not be re-manufactured. Stay away from this product unless you can learn more about it.5. Drill & Fill – Oh how I hate this junk. Someone just drills a hole in the cartridge housing (ink or toner) puts more ink or toner inside and puts a plug in it. Basically the same as your refill kit for home use, but some resellers actually buy and then resell drill & filled cartridges to unsuspecting customers. Most of the people I’ve run into who are frustrated about after-market cartridges ended up with this stuff because they were trying to save money, but HONESTLY didn’t do ANY research and then they blindly label ALL after-market cartridges as junk and harmful to printers. Seriously folks, there are some “BUYERS” who are just as “defective” as this junk!6. Compatible – This is a cartridge that may well be re-manufactured… the right way. A truly re-manufactured toner cartridge has been ENTIRELY disassembled, thoroughly cleaned, ALL the internal components replaced with brand new, refilled to the OEM specifications with a product equal to or better than the OEM for maximum image quality and page yield. For inks it’s slightly different: the contact plates are thoroughly cleaned, micro-chips replaced, print head and interior electrostatically or chemically cleaned and then prepped for refill with the proper grade of ink to provide maximum image quality and page yield.7. Genuine Compatible – This is a brand new cartridge made for use in a particular printer type. Here I would like to reference a brand I’ve been particularly impressed with, mediaSciences. This company manufactures their own Solid Ink for use in Xerox’s Phaser printers, as well as building their own clear-case toner cartridges for use in Xerox’s laser Phaser printers.8. Commercial Grade – This is a product that goes beyond the typical re-manufactured or compatible products that are made on a local level. This product is built to such exacting standards in ISO-9001 factories so as to be even BETTER than the OEM product. Many times this product has a lower failure rate than the OEM and typically is warranted much longer.Now that we all know what we’re talking about, in terms of product used in the various equipment, we can have a serious discussion about the new printer warranty that has so many people scared to buy anything but the brand that has the printer manufacturer’s name on the cartridge itself.First, we must all realize that, naturally any printer manufacturer would write their new printer warranty to “LEAD” you to believe your warranty could be voided… after all, the printers are very inexpensive to buy – all the OEM hopes for future profits are in the consumables they hope you’ll keep buying. Ink and toner is about 70% PROFIT!Second, we must understand that the new printer warranty does not emphatically state “YOU CANNOT USE ANYTHING BUT OUR BRAND OF SUPPLIES OR YOUR PRINTER WARRANTY WILL BE VOID” because that would be illegal! There’s a little known law that all the OEM companies MUST abide by, the Magnuson Moss Warranty Act, which basically states an OEM company cannot compel you to purchase their consumable or replacement goods with the threat of a voided warranty. Think of it like this; you buy a new car and it’s time to change the oil, legally you may use Quaker State, Valvoline, PennZoil, Auto Value, Parts Plus, K-Mart, Walmart, or any other brand you want… it is YOUR CAR. The Magnuson Moss Warranty Act stops the car manufacturer from getting together with any one particular oil company in order to raise prices and force a sale, or voiding a warranty if you don’t comply. The same law applies to your printer, and your toaster, and your microwave, and your DVD player, etc. That said, the buyer should be wise about the choices they make. The Magnuson Moss Warranty Act is there to protect your right to use the products you prefer and/or can afford.Now that we know your warranty CANNOT be voided, let’s consider the other side of the coin. They can’t void your warranty, BUT, they don’t have to warrant any part of the printer damaged from you using the WRONG cartridge or a defective cartridge. This is where you should have a solid relationship with the supplier you’re buying your ink or toner from. Buying cheap junk from Joe Schmoe from Cocomo off eBay just because it’s cheap is asking for a problem, and quite frankly if you buy that way you deserve what you get. Still, it is extremely rare to have a cartridge actually damage or break a printer.More often than not what happens is the person using an alternative product in their machine doesn’t know the first thing about their printer. So, when they call a technician to check into why it’s not printing or giving some type of code all to often the technician will point to the cartridge, blame everything on it and tell the end-user it wouldn’t have happened if they were using the products the technician sells. Don’t even get me going on dishonest technicians – they make me sick, they’re like slick used car salesmen putting sawdust in the transmission.What are some of the cartridge failures that one could experience? Streaks, smears, lines (colored or white), spots, blotches or dusting the entire page. These things happen to brand new, brand name OEM cartridges just as often as a well made after-market cartridge, but they won’t damage your printer. If you notice these things, replace the cartridge with another one and contact your supplier, they should warrant it for at least 12 months or longer. Every cartridge you put in your printer should give you perfect prints, if it doesn’t, replace the cartridge, and if it happens a lot – replace your supplier.What are some of the things your machine will do regardless of what cartridge you use? If you have one type of laser printer you will periodically need to replace your drum unit or assembly – that’s not because of a defective cartridge, it’s like replacing tires on your car… they’re not meant to last forever. The other type of laser printer has the drum built into the cartridge – this should last longer than the toner so it’s a non-issue. You will also need an occasional maintenance kit which should contain pick-up and feed rollers, possibly a transfer roller. The fuser is another thing that is not meant to last the lifetime of your printer and should at some point (after much use) be replaced – not replacing a fuser on an old and heavily used printer could cause serious damage and even start a fire. Scanners occasionally will need to be replaced – this is what puts the image on your drum so that it can be transferred to paper. NONE of these things come in contact with your toner cartridge, yet I’ve seen dishonest technicians blame the necessity for replacement on a toner cartridge. Most laser toner cartridges have a shutter which, if handled improperly, could come off inside your printer – simple fix… if you see something hanging off your cartridge DON’T INSTALL IT. Other than that, the cartridge only comes in contact with your paper, and the gears on either end of the cartridge connect to coinciding gears located inside the printer. In 20 years, and tens of thousands of cartridges, I’ve only had one printer damaged because a cartridge had a broken gear which caused it to jam the gears inside the printer and break what would be the equivalent of the printer’s transmission. Solution? we repaired the printer at no cost to the customer. Regarding your inkjet printer – well, quite frankly, there’s no drum, no fuser, no maintenance kits, there’s only the cartridges, and some inkjet printers will also require printheads. Replacing a printhead is NOT a result of using a different branded ink. True, some inks are just plain garbage and they will plug a printhead, but a well made inkjet cartridge uses the same identical type of ink used in the brand new, brand name OEM cartridges and will not ruin a printhead. For those machines with changeable printheads consult the OEM website to see how many times you’ll change your ink cartridge compared to your printhead.Inkjet print failures and simple fixes: (note: these are typical of ALL cartridges)
cartridge won’t print > maybe it’s empty, if not empty the printhead may be dry, follow a good support site for cleaning
cartridge prints wrong color > if it’s a multi-color cartridge you probably used up one or more of the colors inside it
cartridge prints white lines > something is plugging one or more of the jets, follow a good support site for cleaning
cartridge prints thin colored streaks > ink can be sticky, there’s probably something stuck on the cartridge printhead [pet hair, dust or fuzz, lint, eyelash, etc. acting like a "Paint Brush"] follow a good support site for cleaning
If your supplier isn’t knowledgeable about such things or doesn’t offer a good online source for support, you should seriously consider a new supplier.So, OEM vs. After-Market, who wins? A true Commercial Grade, Unconditionally Guaranteed after-market ink or toner wins by a mile, maybe more like a hundred miles, and for many reasons:
You save money
You have a better warranted product
You determine what to use based on your own personal preferences
The savings you have will most likely pay for all your maintenance AND even replacement of your printer when you’re ready for a new one
You’re “GREEN” – you’re no longer filling the landfill with empty cartridges that can be re-used dozens of times
And if you’ve done your homework right, you’re probably also supporting American industries who build and sell these Commercial Grade products
I’m proud to say that over the past nearly 20 years I’ve helped thousands of businesses (and individuals) save a combined MILLIONS of dollars on their printing supplies. So, whether you’re printing at home or responsible for hundreds of printers at a large corporation, you can “buy right” and save you or your company a LOT of money if you’re willing to put the effort forward to being an informed and educated Buyer.Written by: Dan Widdis
Travelocity Promotion Codes Make Low Budget Travel a Real Possibility
Travelocity is an internet site that provides the best deals on business trips and vacations. You can plan your entire trip, from the flight to the hotel and from the car rental to the shopping, through Travelocity. Promotion codes can be used in order to save a lot of money. All you have to do is browse the site for great deals on travel and vacations.Another great thing about this travel agency is that it also provides tips and ideas on things to do on your vacation. Even if you’re planning a business trip, you can still find tips on how to make the best out of your time from home. Even if you’re on a low budget, you can use Travelocity promotion codes to help make your trip affordable, regardless of where you want to go.Need to travel next week? That’s fine—Travelocity is notorious for its great last minute deals. This site is truly dedicated to providing only the best deals and packages for travelers. You can even save a lot of money on a cruise! And, if you know where to look, you may be able to get a free cabin upgrade. Traveling has never been cheaper thanks to Travelocity.Promotion codes are found at various travel and bargain related websites. All you have to do is save the code and then use it when booking your trip through Travelocity’s site. You may be able to use more than one, depending on where you’re going and when. Make sure you look over the rules carefully so that you’ll know exactly what you can use it for.
Hotel Made of Cargo Containers to Be Opened in Great Britain
The London hotel “Travelodge” is being built of an unusual construction material – cargo containers. Workers are building the hotel like a toy constructor, brick by brick. The amount of such iron boxes exceeds 80 units. Their interior design is similar to that of the usual economy class room. The accommodation cost makes up 19 pounds (25 Euro) per day, which is similar to prices in other hotels of the “Travelodge” network. One of peculiarities of the hotel made of containers is the possibility of its easy dismantling and transportation to another place if necessary.Londoners have different opinions on the strange hotel: some consider it ugly and spoiling the surroundings, others praise it as original and attracting attention. The hotel is expected to open in June.Of course one can argue a lot about such original means of construction and mobility idea. But the practical value of this decision should not be underestimated. Though, the unusual construction materials that are being used to raise up a hotel and weird appearance of the lodging site – are not a fresh inventions anymore. Touristic companies try to attract tourists by any possible means and the modern technology helps them a lot.There is already a restaurant in the form of an elk in Sweden that is made completely of wood. And there are already numerous hotels and bars all over world that are made of ice – and the visitors get special clothes after getting in to feel comfortable. Such establishments are already usual not only in the Northern places of our planet. And there is even an ice church in Romania and lots of young people have already expressed their interest to get married there because of the extraordinarity of this fact that the church is made completely out of ice.
Cheap Airline Flights And Travel
Every one of us dreams of traveling by airplane and view the beauty of the world from the aerial view. There are many variants when it comes to air traveling, some of them were developed by freight or for commercial and company use.Why choose travel by air?Obviously one of the problems by land is lack of space. Meaning thousands of motorists traveling everyday and it seems that this will cause a time delay if you are heading to an important appointment. For busy people the time factor is very important.It is also a know n fact that traveling by air is much faster than its alternatives. We can assume that people traveling by air are those who have important things to do, like businessperson, authors, diplomats, travelers, government officials and some other important persons.If you are planning to travel by plane with a large number of friends and relatives to go to a far place and you want to avoid the hustle and bustle of transferring from one bus to another, air travel is the solution.Evidently, the most interesting spatial characteristics of an airport are its setting and relativisation of the social life implied by air travel.Cheap flight on the wayAlways put up with in mind that cheapest does not always mean the best. For instance, a courier flights may be cheaper than the student fare but restrictions and limitations can affect you personally.Some times traveling though a weekdays is unlike from the weekends. At times also staying one day or less or more could affect the fare price. Some airlines cut off their flights. Some of them scheduled it in every month and then two months.It would be cheaper to flight from one airplane then transfer to another rather than having a flying directly towards the destination.Fares depend on who the traveler is or his/her status. As much as traveler’s status is concern nowadays, the following people are the one entitled to discounts with some airlines, like students, young children, disabled persons, and senior citizens.Consulting an airline agent will be a great help to the passengers; it will surely be able to cover up all the issue and thoughts running in your mind about the flight. You can also bargain with the agent to have a good deal with them.Getting a flight and paying little is a tough job. It maybe concluded that that there are so many considerations and options in choosing cheap air flight whether local or overseas. Finding for cheaper ways to travel by air is not that easy. It will need to take a lot of time and patience.Just remember this that there is no charge to consult a travel agent. It would be better to find someone who can suggest you of those travel journals in order for you to know what would fits your needs.Travel agents will provide the best costumer service, full practical advice, and will assist you finding the information on cheap airfares when you need to travel. You also need to know information about last minute flight, hostel memberships, rail passes and hotel reservation.
Bundle Vacation Packages – What You Need to Know About Travel Deals and How to Find Them
Are you looking for airfare? Vehicle rental? A hotel room? Instead of booking each of these one of a time, it’s often better (and cheaper) to book them all at once. Just search for bundle vacation packages that include everything you need for your journey. Some travel bundles include just the basics: transportation (air and ground) and a room. There are also all-inclusive packages that include some nice extras, like meal discounts and entertainment.Last-minute packages are worth looking into as well, just as long as your travel needs aren’t specific. If you simply wish to get away for a few days, check and see which airlines and hotels are reducing prices at the last minute in order to ensure they are fully booked.Going for an all inclusive package? You can expect perks like free meals, free non-alcoholic beverages, transportation to and from the airport, local activities like sports and dinner shows, etcDon’t think that your choices are limited when it comes to bundle vacation packages. There are tons of airlines, car rental companies, and resorts that partner together to provide guests with affordable deals. Travel booking sites often offer suggestions to help you determine the best deal. Some of the hotels may require that you stay for a particular number of nights, which could be anywhere from two to seven.Special Requests in Bundle Vacation PackagesIt’s still possible to make special requests with the hotel, such as an extra night or late check-in time. Just let the booking site know about your requirements and it should pass the request along to the hotel. However, there might not be a guarantee depending on availability. You could always just call the hotel directly as well prior to your stay to request the changes and confirm availability.There are options to select a hotel for travelers with special needs. When searching through bundle vacation packages, there is usually a place at the sidebar or top of the page where you can filter results for specific criteria, such as “Accessibility Options”. You can also arrange results by price, number of nights, and hotel ratings.One thing to keep in mind when going over the results is the location of each hotel in proximity of the airport to which you will be flying. Will it be easy to get to? Does the hotel offer free airport shuttles? Is the car rental office located in between the two? If you’re not renting a car, are there any busses that run back and forth between the airport and the street the street the hotel is located on?It’s very easy to find and book bundle vacation packages online. You just need to make sure all of your needs and preferences are met.Now that you know about bundle vacation packages, you can start looking over them to find the best deal. Before you book the trip, however, be sure to use online coupon codes to help you save even more. It’s the best site for budget travel.
Online Hotels
It’s hard to find anyone who hasn’t booked a hotel online nowadays. Thanks to hotel reservation services, you receive the added convenience of complete room photos and hotel tours, discount specials, and last-minute booking capabilities if you just find out you’re leaving on a business trip to LA tomorrow. But, before choosing an online hotel booking site, consider these pointers.o Hotel Selection-If you’re booking ahead, look for a service that offers you the most extensive room listings on your designated travel dates. A search for a room in New York this fall on the Hotels.com website yielded hundreds of page results!o Trip Cancellations-Make sure you know the site’s policy on reservation cancellations and refunds. Some services like Hotels.com allow you to cancel anytime in the event that ‘something suddenly came up.’o Reviews-Look for a site that provides a plethora of reviews from customers with firsthand experience. Trip Advisor, for instance, boasts millions of personal recollections of dream hotel stays and nightmare visits alike.o Room Photos & Tours-Hotels.com gives you 360-degree virtual tours, on top of photographs of standard rooms and suites. You’ll know exactly what you’re getting before you throw down the cash.Whether you’re planning a weekend snowboarding trip in Denver this winter or wish to try out a local bed and breakfast, the best hotel booking services will make planning your stay a cinch. As always, book early and keep your eyes peeled for special room rates. It isn’t uncommon for a room at some five star stunner to last mere hours if it’s on sale. You’ll be surprised at how much you can save when booking online.
Finding a Luxury Hotel Without Having To Pay a Fortune
Organising a holiday can be difficult, especially if you are on a budget. But it can also be exciting. Choosing destinations, locations and accommodation can give you a sense of excitement and anticipation for your forthcoming holiday.One way to make a holiday extra special is to book a stay in a top quality hotel. While you may think that high-class, premium hotels are the reserve of the extremely rich, thanks to the internet, it is now possible to source some fantastic deals and book a stay in one of the world’s finest hotels for a fraction of the standard cost.The first step to finding a great deal on a boutique hotel is to find an excellent booking service. You need a company that deals with leading luxury hotel chains and independent boutique hotels. They will have gathered together an excellent selection, and they will have negotiated excellent rates with the hoteliers.Once you have found the perfect luxury and boutique hotel booking service, you can get started finding the perfect hotel for your stay. You should have a budget in mind too. This could be the maximum amount you are willing to pay per person, per night, or it could be your total budget for the duration of your stay. Most hotels promote their prices either by room, or per person, per night, so it’s best to have an idea of your daily budget.Once you have chosen your destination, and you know the dates when you will be travelling, it is a simple process of entering these details into the website’s search facility. You will then be given a results page which will list all the hotels that meet your criteria.You can search for a hotel in different ways. For example, you could search for all hotels in Paris, or you could search for small guest houses in Rome. Equally, you could keep your search criteria fairly flexible and just enter the dates. This may give you results that reveal some excellent bargains in locations you have not previously considered.Always check out the ratings and feedback on hotels before you book. The site you are using will provide customer feedback and its own star rating, but in addition, it is always worth checking one of the travel review websites like Trip Advisor. They are excellent because they contain genuine reviews from real travellers who have stayed in the hotels you are considering.It is also worth checking the hotels own website. This will give you a chance to view additional images of the accommodation and facilities. Most hotel websites also includes samples of menus so you will be able to gauge the quality of the food and ensure the cuisine served is to your liking.Luxury hotels give you a little extra of everything. More comfort, better décor, more attentive staff, nicer surroundings, better quality food, and in most cases, a better class of clientele. But luxury travel is not about being exclusive. It is about giving yourself the very best because you deserve it. We all work hard, and our vacations are hard earned opportunities for rest and relaxation in the most comfortable, friendly and well-equipped hotels.
Ho to Make Hotel Reservations After You Book Flights
Frequent Flyers know that hotel reservations is the next thing you have to do as soon as you book your flights especially when you have only purchased flights, no accommodations. They know that in order for you to have a good time and to have the best vacation ever, within the Australian borders or outside, you need a good night’s sleep. So hotels are important too, in your travels, whether you are on vacation or on a business trip.Even when you are on a tight budget, make sure that you make hotel reservations on a good hotel. Most of us spend hours looking for the best flight for our vacation and spend minutes on finding a good hotel and making hotel reservations. We usually choose the lowest hotel room price. We love that don’t we. I am guilty as well. To get yourself a good deal when it comes to booking yourself a nice hotel room, book early and always try to be flexible with your travel dates. All hotels want to have a full house. That is their goal daily to get as much tourists, whether they are there for business or for pleasure. If you notice that there are some hotels that lower their rates during weekends. Look into that when making hotel reservations.There are some who still recommend going through a travel agent because these agents will ask for package deals for you, with the hotel of your choice. And if your travel agent is a frequent coordinator with the hotel of your choice, most probably it will be given to him plus a lot of freebies.