We’ve added October’s Desktop Calendar to our “Downloads” page.
This month it’s Monterey California – Whale Watching … we hope you like it!
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Travelers Mobile – The Goal Is To Eliminate Expensive International Mobile Roaming Fees
Celebrating its first anniversary, Canadian Travelers Mobile Limited is working to eliminate international roaming fees by using the natural forces of completion.
Travelers Mobile was launched in September 2012 to offer Canadian and international travelers visiting the USA access to a local carrier, operating on the American AT&T network – effectively eliminating roaming fees and saving travellers up to 98% on their phone bill.
Since the launch, Travelers Mobile has added Canada and the UK to its list of destinations. Visitors to Canada are able to access service on Rogers Wireless, Canada’s largest mobile carrier, and travellers to the UK have access to service on Lebara, which has special international rates and runs on the Vodafone network in the UK. Read More
Dress for the Fest – Oktoberfest!
A few months back, Gail and I were telling her BFF about our trip to Germany and our Oktoberfest experience when she said: “Let’s get dressed in the German outfits and go to Oktoberfest in Kitchener this year!”
Having gone to Oktoberfest in Stuttgart, it was seeming kind of odd that we’d travelled some 5,000+ kilometres to Germany, but had never bothered to drive an hour up the highway to visit Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario for Oktoberfest – especially since it’s said to be Canada’s best Bavarian Festival!
Gail & I looked at each other…and thought, hmmm not a bad idea, but we’re not German – wouldn’t we be insulting them if we bought authentic Bavarian outfits and went to Oktoberfest as frauds?
What to do!? … Google it (of course)! After a bit of quick research we found that there’s absolutely nothing wrong with dressing up as Bavarians – quite the opposite in fact! Information we found indicated that lots of people get in the spirit and “fake it ‘til they make it” at Oktoberfest – in fact, most people said that the festival was that much more fun wearing the right outfit! And so THAT would be the key – find the right outfit and do it with class – not some cheesy T-shirt or a cheap Halloween costume. Read More
Angry Customer Buys Promoted Tweets To Bash British Airways For Losing His Luggage
Could this be the next trend for people to finally get the attention of large companies with bad customer service? It’s so much easier now to embarrass companies through Twitter and Facebook by reaching out the very customers they need to stay in business. Unfortunately it will lead to crack-pots doing the same thing for minor or insignificant claims – or competitors doing likewise to ruin good reputations. This could be beneficial for a short time until it’s abused and then companies might abandon Twitter & Facebook altogether! – TravelBloggers.ca
Angry Customer Buys Promoted Tweets To Bash British Airways For Losing His Luggage
British Airways allegedly lost a man’s luggage, then wouldn’t return his emails. The man turned to Twitter to vent. But he didn’t just vent to his 500+ followers.
Instead, he purchased promoted tweets, Twitter’s form of advertising, to spread his message far and wide:
“Don’t fly @BritishAirways,” the man with the handle @HVSVN wrote on Sunday evening. “Their customer service is horrendous.”
His tirade continued: Read More
September Desktop Calendar Now Available!
We’ve added September’s Desktop Calendar to our “Downloads” page.
This month it’s the coastline of California … we hope you like it!
Save Big On Travel To Grand Bahama Island During 2013
Interested in a shorter getaway? Save $200 on three, four or five-night packages. Bookings are valid for travel through Nov. 3, 2013.
The Commonwealth of The Bahamas is celebrating the 40th anniversary of independence all year long, so join a variety of celebrations. Like The Bahamas on Facebook for event updates.
Seeking details on activities and events such as snorkeling, fishing, sailing, diving or land-based tours? For more information visit the newly designed, more intuitive Bahamas.com official web site. The refresh marks a departure from a mostly informational website to a hybrid of informational and transactional.
For consumers, it offers an easy to navigate trip-planning and travel booking capability – aimed at encouraging island exploration. The website now takes visitors on an interactive journey into the 16 main islands of The Bahamas. New photography layered with interactive hotspots allows consumers to virtually fly around islands and zoom in on points of interest. Helpful information on a range of topics is available on the website – from planning a destination wedding and honeymoon, to attractions for day trippers arriving by cruise ship. Details on hotels and resorts, as well as travel offers and events, are also featured on the new website. Read More
TravelBloggers.ca Gets Noticed
Our venture into the world of blogging has not gone unnoticed!
We’re honoured to have just completed our first interview for some
fellow travel bloggers — “A Couples Odyssey“
To learn a little more about us and our journey into the world of blogging check out the interview
WestJet introduces Plus
Airline now offers full list of amenities for Plus fare guests
CALGARY, Aug. 19, 2013 /CNW/ – WestJet today announced the market launch of Plus, an important part of the airline’s fare bundle roll-out, offering additional flexibility, comfort and convenience to guests looking for more options.
Plus includes:
- complimentary flight change and cancel options
- extra baggage allowance (two free checked bags)
- extra legroom (36-inch seat pitch)
- a complimentary food item and alcoholic beverages from our inflight menu
- advance boarding and overhead bin space
- priority security screening at available airports
“Plus is the answer for a growing market of travellers who have asked for more choice and flexibility at lower fares than exist today,” said Bob Cummings, WestJet Executive Vice-President, Sales, Marketing and Guest Experience. “The introduction of Plus allows us to offer guests the same guest experience they have always enjoyed while providing additional features to meet their needs. What WestJet includes in Plus is offered at a price much lower than what competitors have made available to date and I am proud that WestJet continues to drive value for the travelling public. Plus is an excellent choice for business travellers and guests who require greater flexibility, more amenities and less planning around their travel dates.”
Plus completes the fare bundle launch that began earlier this year with the fleet reconfiguration, creating additional legroom in the first three rows of seating in all of WestJet’s 103 Boeing Next Generation 737 aircraft. Guests can now choose Econo, Flex, or Plus fares at time of booking at westjet.com, via our Sales Super Centre at 1-888-WESTJET (937-8538), or through their preferred travel agent based on individual itinerary and travel requirements. By offering three fare levels, WestJet continues to provide Canadians with affordable travel options along with its signature fun, friendly and caring service. Read More
iloho Unveils Innovative Social Travel Website & App
Completely Redesigned With Stunning User Interface & New Features
HONG KONG, Aug. 13, 2013 /CNW/ – Social travel startup iloho.com today unveiled a revamped website (www.iloho.com) and iOS app, the most significant product milestone this year, featuring a new user interface. The site is completely redesigned with an elegant visual interface for users to discover people, events and places around the world. It also features flight booking for global travelers eyeing the cheapest fares, backed by iloho’s commitment to “never knowingly undersold,” by partnering with India’s leading airline consolidator, Mystifly. The website offers social discovery between travelers and locals, and the iOS app lets users chat, share photos and location, and discovering nearby users to connect with. The app debuted in July with users from 61 countries and is free to download from Apple’s AppStore.
“There is a sensational feeling about meeting interesting people that you can actually connect with, especially when you’re traveling. To stumble upon serendipitous meet ups that fate would not likely have arranged otherwise. Our users love the new design and the content we have curated, and we are bringing together the best of Expedia, Couchsurfing and Eventbrite, and allow users to create local happenings and public events in any city,” said Jimmy Yeoh, CEO of iloho.
Six months later, the result is a website combining social discovery, flight booking from over 900 airlines and aggregation of the 500 largest music festivals, fashion shows, carnivals and networking events in over 450 cities. Users also benefit from the new iOS app that allows spontaneous interaction between travelers and locals, indicating distances of other users from your current location.
In line with iloho’s commitment to never knowingly undersell, users who find cheaper online air tickets across all seating classes will be given a 110% refund of the fare difference. “Mystifly empowers organizations with intelligent fares management and pricing tools interfacing with multi-GDS & direct airline content. Users of iloho will have access to discounted airfares originating from over 51 countries, 900+ airlines inclusive of Low Cost Carriers”, said Rajeev Kumar, CEO & Managing Director for Mystifly. Read More
Pin.Pack.Go: Four Seasons Harnesses the Power of Pinterest, Transforming Trip Planning One Pin at a Time
TORONTO, Aug. 15, 2013 /CNW/ – As more and more travellers take to Pinterest to plan their next adventure, Four Seasons introduces Pin.Pack.Go, a new trip planning service that re-imagines the way travellers share and receive travel recommendations. An industry first, Pin.Pack.Go leverages the power and popularity of Pinterest to connect guests with Four Seasons local experts worldwide.
Knowing the thrill of travel adventure begins long before a guest ever sets foot on a Four Seasons property, Pin.Pack.Go provides new opportunity to engage guests early on in their trip planning process, making Four Seasons a part of the adventure from the very first pin. Whether guests dream of star-gazing in the Serengeti or martinis on Mumbai’s highest rooftop patio, Four Seasons local experts will point them in the right direction, transforming their dream itineraries into reality.
To receive personalized recommendations from Four Seasons local experts, upcoming guests are encouraged to: Read More
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