Tiffany asked:


I currently reside here in Cagayan de Oro city, Philippines and I am trying to get a visa to Australia. I found a travel agency here named Grandscape Travel and Tours but my tourist visa application was unpleasantly rejected, even if they have given me their assurance that it will get accepted, and not considering the P13,000 fee they imposed on me.

Anyway, answer the question above please? I don’t want to get hopeless.

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Jim Web asked:


ion packages for anyone - go to Sandals travel agencies

The Sandals network owns several luxurious resorts at the Bahamas, Antigua, St Lucia and Jamaica. These resorts are equipped with everything you could possibly want to have the most relaxing, romantic and rejuvenating vacation of your life. Whether on a special occasion like an anniversary, a special birthday or a honeymoon, or just because you feel like it - why lose the opportunity to pamper yourself like there’s no tomorrow?

True to their names, Sandals specializes in beach vacations. Sprawl out in the sun, sunbathe until you are deeply tanned, breathe in great lungfuls of the misty ocean air, and plunge into the waters for a relaxing swim. Each Sandals resort has nearly a dozen restaurants, with expert chefs to whip up mouth-watering meals in any cuisine you fancy.

Sandals also has facilities to host business meetings, weddings, bar mitzvahs or birthday parties in superb style. Special entertainment is also available for groups of 5 people or more, giving you greater incentive than ever to take a long-awaited vacation with friends or family. The chefs, too, put in that extra bit of effort into planning meals for parties and meetings. The Sandals website gives you a sample menu that is a mere fraction of what you may expect once you land at the resorts.

To book a vacation at any of these, check your neighborhood listings for Sandals travel agencies. Sandals travel agencies will help you book the best vacation at a Sandals resort, according to your special preferences. Always make sure to tell your Sandals travel agent exactly what you will want during your vacation - do you want to have a noisy time with a large group of friends? A romantic time with your significant other? A quiet but fun time to bond with your family? Always convey what you want as best as you can, to enable your Sandals travel agency to serve you best.

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Shawnthomas asked:


There are more than five reasons an online travel agency can save you money but the top five is a great start. Global statistics are pointing to the trend that online shopping for travel deals is way ahead of online shopping for books, electronics and clothing. For example, in Canada, about 45% of Canadians in 2007 looked for an online travel agency to book their travel, that’s a 9% increase from 2005 reports.

Here are the top five reasons why an online travel agency can save you money:

1. No overhead – many online travel agencies don’t have a physical location where they have to purchase furniture, supplies, and hire staff. In fact, many online travel agents operate from the comfort of their homes. All they need is a high speed Internet connection and access to global reservations systems. So the money they save on rent, utilities, personnel and other logistics constitute savings they can pass on to their customers. By booking online, you also save on trips to and from a travel agency in your area. You not only save money, you save precious time and gas.

2. Comparison shopping – by searching for travel deals online, you have the luxury of comparing prices provided by various online travel agencies. The idea is to read the fine print. You can compare them on the basis of:

· Actual fares and discounts

· Package deals

· Coupons and freebies

· Travel insurance

· Group discounts

· Last minute bookings

· Variety of travel deals (do they specialize in a particular country or to a particular age group?)

· Senior citizens’ deals

· Hotels and meals and transportation

· Tour guides

· Penalties for cancellations

That’s the beauty of online shopping. You’re not scampering from one travel office to another just to get an idea on prices. You can compare online deals and then narrow down your choices to three, ten or fifteen. If you have time on your hands, you can really save yourself some money by doing diligent research.

3. Ticket consolidation – many online travel agencies have access to a database of discounted tickets. Sometimes when they have excess inventory, they are forced to get rid of as many tickets to make way for the next travel season where they can purchase in bulk. Travel agents usually share information on discount tickets that are still available for sale, and prices are reduced on these tickets for “selloff.”

Air travel consolidators allow customers to compare airfares from as many airlines as possible for a specific route and for a specific time period. Not only can you save money on your ticket, but you can also find the best flight that suits your schedule best.

4. Wide network of travel-related services – online travel agents, through frequent bookings and constant research have a wealth of information that some travel agents with no online presence don’t have. Because of their ability to network rapidly with various people who work in hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts, railway and restaurants, online travel agents are able to find the best deals for you.

The name of the game is called “relationship building.” Through frequent contact, online travel agents can squeeze out more discounts and free coupons from tour operators and hospitality establishments like hotels and restaurants. Instead of spending $10.00 for your lunch while travelling, your agent can offer you a meal ticket in exchange for your business, not to mention the fare discounts they are also able to offer.

5. One-stop shopping – travel writers know about the “clout” of travel agents. When it comes to flight arrangements, rental cars, tour excursions, cruise information and accommodation, and hotels, travel agents have a lot of clout. They can provide a complete travel package, including shuttle service to and from the airport and even the services of a personal tour guide if requested. By doing all your travel and travel-related shopping with a reputable online travel agency, there is no telling how much you can get done within a short amount of time.

Note that your online travel agent has more buying power than individual passengers when it comes to airline seats, hotel accommodation or cabin space in the yacht.

It used to be that travelling last minute was expensive. Not anymore with online travel agents! In many cases, unsold seats on flights or unsold rooms in hotels are offered to travel agents a few weeks before departure date at considerably discounted rates so they can be sold immediately. If you are travelling last minute, ask your online travel agent for last minute budget deals. Chances are you might get what you want, provided your travel dates don’t fall within peak travel times. But you have to ask, not assume that it will be offered automatically!

 



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Mundane asked:


Many tourists rely on the reputation of travel agency when they want to buy packages to go on holiday. Aside from this, I believe there are many other factors that influence tourists’ choice of travel agency.

What are the other factors? What are the other reasons for them to pick a travel agency of their choice?

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Air Play. asked:


I am writing a letter to a travel agency to complain about my holiday trip which was a disaster from start to finish. What are some problems that I could have encountered during the trip? The tour guide could hardly speak english? The tour schedule was not punctual? Flight delays? I need this for my English subject. Thanks in advance.

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Stuart S. Travel asked:


Yes – and no. As with any traveling and staying in an unknown spot, there will be some dangers. Most of them you can avoid. If you know the risks before you travel, you can be prepared for any situation.

 

If you decide camping is the accommodation style for you, you should have a good knowledge of the area you are going to camp in. Will you be staying in a public campsite or will you be camping wherever you feel the need to pitch your ten? If it is the latter, make sure it is legal to camp in the spot you have chosen. Check whether you need to provide your own drinking water. Camp grounds in remote places may require you take in water. If you are using water from streams or creeks, boil it first to get rid of bacteria.

 

Animals can provide a source of danger in campsites. If you are camping in bear country you will need to take special precautions. Take care of how you store your food and where you pitch your tent. You will need to either store all your food in a bear proof box or hang it from a tree. Check the area before you camp to make sure there are no signs of recent bear activity. If there are, move on to another site. Other dangerous animals that you need to be aware of when camping are snakes and spiders. These beasts like to get in and under things so always check before you put on any clothes and shoes.

 

Camping is a good way to meet fellow travelers, but you can not always be sure your possessions will be safe from unscrupulous people. Ensure all valuables are locked in the car or stowed safely when you are not at your campsite.

 

Hostels are a good, safe way to travel, but like any public place, you still need to take precautions. Hostels that are members of a network may provide a safer option as they are well controlled. You can take safety measures by locking up your valuables in lockers if they are provided. Or ask the manager if they have a safe you can lock your valuables in. Sleep with your money and passport at night if you are sharing a room with strangers. Most hostels have bunk rooms segregated by gender. But some don’t. If you are a female traveling alone, it might be wise to stay in a hostel that has only same sex rooms.

 

Staying in private homes with the owners living there as well, (charging you for board), is probably the least safe option when traveling. This is because you don’t know the people you are staying with and in some countries it is actually illegal for residents to hire out their rooms to travelers. If this option is one you want to pursue, try and book your room through the local tourist office or through an agency. At least if there is a problem, you will have someone to lodge your complaint with. In some countries this is a very popular form of accommodation and a cheap one. Make sure you negotiate your price before you agree to stay. Take the same precautions as you would in other styles of accommodations and be prepared to move on if it is not satisfactory or you feel unsafe.

 

This article is brought to you by: Stuart S. Travel – Your Online Travel Guru

www.stuartstravel.com



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hala m asked:


I’m working now as a tour operator for a travel agency. i arrange tours inside Egypt. i need to have couses . do anybody know where can I find courses to become a professional tour operator.

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JaySean asked:


Travelling is something everyone likes, whether they admit it or not. People like to visit different places and experience what lies beneath the set norms and vision of any country. And when we talk of travel, India has always been the favorite tourist destination of all times. When you are deciding on places to visit, India is one place you would never want to miss! With so many major attractions India is a place you ought to visit.

After deciding what places you wish to see, the most important thing is to get yourself any of the travel agencies India. Getting a travel agency to plan your trip is advisable because you don’t need to get in the trouble of bookings and other things during your stay. The travel agency makes sure that you have a stress free stay and without any worries.

Travel agencies come up with frequent holiday packages India which you can avail of and have a wonderful comfortable vacation that doesn’t even cost you too much. Almost all travel agencies have online presence and you can visit their website which makes your decision easier. You just have to look for an agency that suits your requisites and budget.

India has so much to offer to everyone who visits the country. There are numerous tourist places India can suggest for visit. Any place you visit has to show a different culture, different cuisines and different people yet you cannot feel the diversity because of the affection that it offers. You will get a chance to see amazing places and none of them will be heavy on your pocket.

Many agencies have discounted travel packages India and all types of visitors whether frequent or first time visitors can take due advantage of these packages. The best thing such packages provides you is that they are not very expensive and still you can have a memorable and a relaxing vacation. India being such a wonderful vacation spot, it proves to be so for everyone visiting the country. Agencies have low-priced honeymoon packages India for couples who want to spend their best time here.

When you can get such comfort both for yourself and your pocket then why not choose a travel agency to plan your trip rather than going for a vacation with a tensed mind!



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LAH asked:


Me and some friends are thinking about taking an international trip. I was wondering if anyone knew of any travel agencies we could go through and make monthly payments instead of paying one big lump sum?

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suzie asked:


I hold international credit cards issued outside US and would like to travel from New York to Montreal by bus. I couldn´t buy on line directly with Greyhound. Is there a travel agency on line that sells Greyhound tickets?

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