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How to Save on a Cruise

July 30, 2013 1 Comment

Cruise package prices usually include accommodations, some activities, on-board entertainment, baggage handling, some food and the use of any public facilities on the ship. However, there are several other charges to be aware of when planning a cruise. Port fees and taxes are added, and these vary depending on the port location. Some local governments may also add a head tax, which is an extra fee per passenger to help cover the cost of maintaining a port’s infrastructure.

People who must fly to their port of call may also choose to add airfare to a package. It is helpful to check with the cruise line to see if this added charge includes or excludes baggage and handling costs. Some premium restaurants and special activities on a cruise may cost extra. While most food is free on a cruise, free beverages are limited. Fortunately, there are ways to save money in all of these areas.

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Hawaii Honeymoon (with 6 people and no wedding)

July 16, 2013 No Comments

This week, our Operations Manager, Carlos, shares the strange story of his accidental Hawaii Honeymoon… Enjoy!

It all started with a search for cheap flights to Hawaii while sitting on a couch in a friend’s living room. There happened to be a good deal for a round-trip flight from LA to Maui, and minutes later a group of 6 of us were weeks away from what would become my pre-wedding honeymoon trip.

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Happy 4th of July!

July 2, 2013 No Comments
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It is as American as apple pie and baseball to watch fireworks bursting into the air on July 4, and there are festivities scheduled that holiday in what seems like every city and town in the country. However, there are five cities that stand out.

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TSA expedited screening – get through security faster

June 12, 2013 2 Comments

The Transportation Security Administration is offering a program to eligible US citizens, flying from a US airport, that may make security checks run more efficiently. The TSA Pre✓™ is a security plan that will enable select frequent flyers to receive accelerated screening at participating airports. Specific lanes will be set up for expedited screening, and participants in the program can avoid some of the current security guidelines of the TSA.

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How To Get the Best Deal On Your Flight

May 6, 2013 1 Comment

If you have done even a small amount of traveling, you have doubtless had at least one experience of shelling out a lot of money for your plane tickets, only to find them cheaper a day or a week later. In order to minimize the chance of a similar shock to your wallet happening in the future, we offer some insider tips that can make your ticket-purchasing experience less stressful.

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