March 2016 Desktop Wallpaper Now Available!
We’ve added our March Desktop Calendar. This month it’s a beautiful Catalina Island in California … we hope you like it! Visit our “Downloads” page for a full-size image.
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Egencia’s TripNavigator app Solves Ground Transportation Hassles By Connecting With Uber And Citymapper
LONDON, Feb. 24, 2016 /CNW/ — Egencia® TripNavigator app now solves “last mile” hassles for business travelers with personalized information and choice for selecting the best route and ground transportation options throughout their journey. For 45 per cent of business travelers around the globe, arranging ground transportation is the most frustrating part of booking their own travel. Frustrated, unaware of other options or pressed for time, 70 per cent of these business travelers choose to default to the taxi line at the airport as the easiest way to find their way around an unfamiliar city.
Expedia.ca Predicting Canadians Will Travel Closer To Home In 2016
TORONTO, Feb. 23, 2016 /CNW/ – According to a recent survey commissioned by Canada’s leading full-service online travel provider Expedia.ca, Canadians have their sights set on destinations closer to home when it comes to travel in 2016. Despite the slide in the value of the Canadian dollar, results of the survey show that 64 per cent of consumers surveyed are planning to travel and another 83 per cent wish they could be travelling.
Survey finds Canadians are ready to hit the beach…right off the plane
Survey reveals that sun-starved Canadians are packing swimsuits in their carry-on for instant beach access TORONTO, Feb. 17, 2016 /CNW/ – A new study, released today by the Saint Lucia Tourist Board, shows Canadians are keen to hit the beach right off the plane with nearly 40 per cent of Canadians packing their bathing suit in their carry-on just in case their luggage doesn’t make it through. Consumer research into Canadians’ habits when travelling to the Caribbean examines the behaviour’s and planning process taken in advance of their trip south.
A New $200 Million Hotel Project In Exuma Announced
The Bahamian government has signed a “heads of agreement” for a $200 million luxury resort in the Exumas. The eco-friendly resort will be located on Children’s Bay Cay and Williams Cay, both 15 minutes off the northern coast of Barraterre, Exuma.
What Are My Rights if My Flight Is Cancelled?
In 2015, only 1.59 percent of all U.S. domestic flights were canceled, and only about 0.3 percent were diverted to an airport other than the original destination. But though your odds of being canceled are slight, you can face some real hassles if it does happen. Read more about your rights involving over-booked and cancelled flights on AirFare WatchDog – What Are My Rights if My Flight Is Cancelled?
TripAdvisor expands instant hotel booking across English speaking markets
TripAdvisor has announced it has expanded instant booking for hotels to nine English-speaking countries, including Australia, Canada, India, Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore and South Africa. Travellers in these markets are now able to conveniently book a hotel on all of TripAdvisor’s platforms, desktop and mobile, without leaving the site. Source: TripAdvisor expands instant hotel booking across English speaking markets
February 2016 Desktop Wallpaper Now Available!
We’ve added February’s Desktop Calendar. This month it’s a close encounter with a beautiful sea turtle in the Bahamas … we hope you like it! Visit our “Downloads” page for a full-size image.
Actual Complaints Received by “Thomas Cook Vacations”
Perhaps too many people had their brains baking in the sun for longer than the recommended time…. These Are Actual Complaints Received by “Thomas Cook Vacations” From Dissatisfied Customers: 1. “They should not allow topless sunbathing on the beach. It was very distracting for my husband who just wanted to relax.” 2. “On my holiday to Goa in India, I was disgusted to find that almost every restaurant served curry. I don’t like spicy food.”
