http://www.destination360.com/forum/ Travel Forum - Post your questions on Travel Industry News or share your travel stories with fellow travelers. And read our travel guides for Travel Industry News. en Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:40:54 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.destination360.com/forum/images/VBSilver_tc/misc/rss.jpg http://www.destination360.com/forum/ http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/7245-digital-photo-albums.html Fri, 25 Sep 2009 04:28:33 GMT Anyone have a site that they just love and can recommend? There are soo many options into making one of these. I need to make two large ones... Anyone have a site that they just love and can recommend?

There are soo many options into making one of these.

I need to make two large ones for my RTW and Africa trip so cost with extra pages might be an issue. Any thoughts? ]]> Travel Industry News kasyapa_lk http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/7245-digital-photo-albums.html http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/7015-why-do-men-have-bad-luggage.html Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:57:13 GMT Hey, One of my biggest pet peeves is when a man has a piece of luggage that looks like trash with wheels. Please throw that in the can and buy a... Hey,
One of my biggest pet peeves is when a man has a piece of luggage that looks like trash with wheels. Please throw that in the can and buy a real piece of luggage and stop having your smelly piece touch mine. Just go out and buy samsonite or a travelpro just get something that is presentable. I don't care if you have a patch of every country in africa buy a nice piece!

vero ]]> Travel Industry News verolunita http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/7015-why-do-men-have-bad-luggage.html http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/6715-travel-internet-start-up.html Tue, 11 Aug 2009 11:10:25 GMT Hi, I am trying to find out what the profit margins are on international flights are - typically - on an online travel website, Last minute generally... Hi, I am trying to find out what the profit margins are on international flights are - typically - on an online travel website, Last minute generally charge 10 pounds commission on a one way transatlantic flight - how much of this roughly translates into profit ?
I have being receiving varying answers and was wondering if an industry expert would be able to give me a more precise answer.
Cheers, Oisin ]]> Travel Industry News Oisin http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/6715-travel-internet-start-up.html http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/6523-non-virgin-holidays.html Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:57:54 GMT hi guys and gals i am new on here and i wanted to post some of my own opinions regarding holidays.

i don't know if you have been on any or planning but i have visited over 40 countries and i am going to tell you more about holidays were you can have fun till you DROP i mean fun for every one who is commited to non virgin yeap you read that rite it's madness and it doesn't matter how old bold or if your a female it doesn't matter What shape you in.

there are over 30 destinations crying out for more yes more.... i a will be showing you how you can have all the fun at the price of a weekend in new york.

i will tell you later in my posts how you get paid to get laid sorry for my language but i did check inthe dictionary to use the word. companies spending millions to restart the tourisim they going mad.

in some cases people are getting free stay and i will show you how later.

i think i have said enough i feel like packing again. why am i going to tell you this is because i want more fresh produce in the places i go.

speak to u all soon.....bye ]]> Travel Industry News jonwell http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/6523-non-virgin-holidays.html http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/6434-traveling.html Sat, 18 Jul 2009 09:24:58 GMT Hello all, I am Lisa Wilson from UK. I love to do internet surfing, forum discussion and listening music, specially oldies, I am new to this... Hello all,

I am Lisa Wilson from UK. I love to do internet surfing, forum discussion and listening music, specially oldies, I am new to this forum, i suppose forum discussion is one of the best way to grab or enhance a knowledge, that is why joined this forum. anyways it's nice forum.keep sharing informative topic.

Have a nice time a head! ]]> Travel Industry News Lisa Wilson http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/6434-traveling.html http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/6187-cheap-tickets-fly-new-york.html Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:19:37 GMT I would like to know which airlines are offering cheap tickets to fly in New York. I am planning to visit there in Sep 09 from UK. What is the real... I would like to know which airlines are offering cheap tickets to fly in New York. I am planning to visit there in Sep 09 from UK. What is the real difference in between the fare because some cheap airline charge more surcharges?
luxury resorts
http://travel.justluxe.com/ ]]> Travel Industry News shubhranshu http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/6187-cheap-tickets-fly-new-york.html http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/6168-save-time-money-your-trip-momondo.html Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:35:38 GMT I would like to draw attention to saving some money and time in the planning period of your vacation and travels. Most of my relatives live in 4... I would like to draw attention to saving some money and time in the planning period of your vacation and travels. Most of my relatives live in 4 countries, and it requires both time consuming planning to see them as I have to pay attention to prices... I travel several times a year and I realized that search engines are pretty cool for this purpose. They look through numerous airlines, travel agency offers etc. and provide you with an overview of options you can choose from and you don´t have to go through them one by one and spend hours online looking for a cheap flight.

Well hopefully this was helpful ....

X ]]> Travel Industry News xeki http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/6168-save-time-money-your-trip-momondo.html http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/6117-hi.html Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:35:57 GMT Hi,I am here to connect with other baby boomers and I would like to know the experience of a few. How does it feel to be a boomer. Regards, Dhiraj Hi,I am here to connect with other baby boomers and I would like to know the experience of a few. How does it feel to be a boomer.
Regards,
Dhiraj ]]> Travel Industry News dhiraaz http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/6117-hi.html http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/5979-compilation-tips-how-sell-your-timeshare.html Fri, 05 Jun 2009 17:24:02 GMT Upfront Fees To start with, old-timers of Timeshare owners know this most important rule: Never pay an up-front fee in an effort to sell your... Upfront Fees

To start with, old-timers of Timeshare owners know this most important rule: Never pay an up-front fee in an effort to sell your Timeshare! Either if the fee has been called in many terms such as: appraisal fee, market analysis fee, marketing fee, advertising fee or even new “fee” terms not been heard in the timeshare trading market, I tell you, all the results turned out historically bad ever since.

Mostly, these companies do it through cold-calls and that is one important tip that you must remember.

There are times that you may have faith in the credibility of the company and he has a legitimate buyer or even a list of several buyers that are waiting to do a deposit on your week. That the company needs is a small hundred of pounds as a deposit from you and that it is refundable. Even if that the company does have a money back guarantee scheme.

Once you fall into this trap and your money is deposited in these companies, then wave goodbye to your hard earned money. Even after going through all the efforts of trying to contact these companies and despite guarantees or promises they told you, the bottom line is that you won't get your money back. Never bother complaining to them, it will be just a waste of your time.

Timeshare Appraisal

Now, the tip here is that try to be as realistic as you can be you’re your price if you plan to advertise this online or through media (newspapers, tv ad). What you should know is that timeshares being sold in a resale market will have a par value of only 10%-30% of the price when you bought it with your developer. Please don’t be shock by this realistic figure coz it’s true.

One more thing to consider is that there are lots of multiple listings for the same or similar timeshares throughout the web and buyers do know where to find these listings and tends to buy the one listed with the lowest bid price. So if you plan to list your timeshare week, do it with the low price scheme. Or else expect then that your week will be in that listing for a period of time.

Online and Offline Advertising

One great move is to advertise your timeshare offline and online. Meaning, advertising through your local town through fliers, newspaper ads, radio or TV and inform friends, colleagues and other networks that you may have about your timeshare and give them commissions. While doing online advertising is visit websites that offers free timeshare resale services that you can advertise for free or for a low cost (e.g. Timeshare’s Largest Multiply Listing Service, e-Bay).


Selling Price vs. Timeshare Loan

Does your timeshare have an outstanding loan? To tell you frankly, there are a few potential buyers that will be having an interest in buying timeshares that has a loan on it.

The best way to deal with this is to consider refinancing your loan. Getting a financial institution that offers a low interest rate with a monthly payment plan that will not hurt your budget. Other ways that may save your timeshare is to get a home mortgage refinancing scheme or open up a home equity loan that will help you pay that timeshare loan with high interest rates. Solving this problem will increase the marketable price of your timeshare.

Buyers Need Accurate Information

When the time comes and you have been receiving calls and emails from prospective buyers. Be prompt in replying through those email messages and practice courtesy with all your calls, to be able to be considered for a successful purchase of your timeshare. One more thing to consider is to have a reasonable counter offer once a buyer offers less than what you have offered.

Accurate information from your advertisements and online postings are also a measure of your credibility as a seller. Providing wrong information from what they actually read and what you are telling them will be a disaster of losing a prospective client. In short, nobody wants to deal with sellers who are not consistent with their information especially with your Timeshare week details.

Handling your Positive Buyer

In the event that you and your buyer is in the closing stage, my tip is that every little detail of the Timeshare sale is indicated in black and white or in a contract such as ownership transfer and payment terms. Getting some assistance from a lawyer of an online Timeshare consultant will even make the transaction smoother and eradicate further hassles in selling your Timeshare.

Donate your Timeshare

In the event that after doing all the necessary tips indicated in this article and still there has been no success in selling your timeshare then the last option to do is to donate your timeshare and make a tax deduction claim for it. ]]> Travel Industry News selltimeshare http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/5979-compilation-tips-how-sell-your-timeshare.html http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/5954-mekong-delta-provinces-join-hands-developing.html Thu, 04 Jun 2009 03:28:57 GMT Mekong Delta provinces would focus on developing a sustainable tourism industry by offering diverse and quality products, the Mekong Tourism... Mekong Delta provinces would focus on developing a sustainable tourism industry by offering diverse and quality products, the Mekong Tourism Association said. It encouraged travel companies to set up tours that involve the community, especially local residents, in tourism activities, generating incomes for them, and avoid overlapping products or unhealthy competition with one another, it said.

Kien Giang and An Giang provinces and Can Tho City have set up a "Co-operation programme to develop the tourism industry through 2010" to exploit the region’s key travel triangle.

Vinh Long Province is working with Can Tho to promote ecotourism, cultural and historical tourism, and home stay tours.

The travel sector in the region has also established ties with HCM City-based tourism companies to organise waterway tours and other products pertaining to summer, weekend, discovery, business, and recreational tours.

Authorities have spent around VND98 billion (US$5.3 million) to upgrade some 50 tourism sites in the region to attract more tourists.

Can Tho, for instance, has invested VND16.6 billion in its transport infrastructure and restore the century-old Binh Thuy house, a major attraction and recently declared a national relic, at Binh Thuy tourism village.

It has also upgraded national tourist attractions along the Hau River.

Improving the skills of people working in the tourism industry is also a factor authorities are focusing on.

The delta has huge potential for tourism development with its myriad attractive destinations like Tram Chim National Park I in Dong Thap Province, U Minh Forest in Ca Mau Province, and floating market and fruit orchards in Can Tho.

Phu Quoc Island and An Giang Province’s That Son and Sap mountains also attracted many visitors.


Source: VietNamNet/Viet Nam News ]]> Travel Industry News vietnamvisasupport http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/5954-mekong-delta-provinces-join-hands-developing.html http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/5940-types-visa-vietnam.html Wed, 03 Jun 2009 03:40:01 GMT Tourist visa: (short staying time) It's what you need to enter Vietnam! Available one-month single-entry visa (stay in Vietnam maximum one month). Tourist visa may be extended one time for 30 days after your arrival in Vietnam. If you plan to spend more than one month in Vietnam, or if you plan to exit Vietnam and re-enter from Cambodia, Laos or China, you will need a one-month or three-month multiple-entry visa with the approval from local agents.

Business Visas: Business visa is usually valid for three or six months, allow single entry or multiple entries and the right to work. Getting a business visa has now become cheap and easy, although prices are about double those of a tourist visa. It is generally easier to apply for a business visa once in Vietnam, after having arrived on a tourist visa.

Student visas: A student visa is usually arranged after your arrival. It's acceptable to enter Vietnam on a tourist visa, enrol in a Vietnamese language course and then apply at the immigration police for a change in status. In reality, the easiest way to do it is to contact a travel company and have them help you make the application.

Visa Extensions:If you've got the dollars, they've got the rubber stamp. Tourist-visa extensions cost as little US$10, but it is easier to pay more and sort this out through a travel agency. Getting the stamp yourself can be a bureaucratic nightmare. The procedure takes two or three days and you can only extend one time for 30 days. In theory you should be able to extend your visa in any provincial capital. In practice it goes smoothest in major cities, such as HCMC, Hanoi, Danang and Hue, which cater to mass tourism.

Re-Entry Visas:It's possible to enter Cambodia, Laos or any other country from Vietnam and then re- enter without having to apply for another visa. However, you must apply for a re-entry visa before you leave Vietnam. If you do not have a re-entry visa, you will have to go through the whole Vietnamese visa nonsense again. Re-entry visas are easiest to arrange in Hanoi or HCMC, but you will almost certainly have to ask a travel agent to do the paperwork for you. Travel agents charge about US$25 for this service and can complete the procedure in a day or two. ]]> Travel Industry News vietnamvisasupport http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/5940-types-visa-vietnam.html http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/5835-optifly.html Wed, 20 May 2009 15:28:15 GMT Check out Optifly, the newest flight planning tool. It's great for experienced travelers and those looking for cheap international flights. They return all of the low cost carriers that the big name booking sites do not (Southwest, RyanAir, AirAsia) and they even allow you to check against Expedia prices.

Instead of wasting time paging through other travel sites searching for the right flight with the right price, Optifly immediately shows you all route possibilities and all carriers that fly each specific leg of a route. Having this insight allows you to purchase low cost carrier tickets when available, and to use other methods (lower prices booking sites like Priceline/Orbitz/Expedia) for the rest.

The best part of Optifly is their visualization, which maps your routes in Google maps so you can SEE where you're going. It's great for picking the most direct flight options and ruling out out-of-the-way connection locations.

They even have info for every connection city in the world, including weather data & links to passport info & travel guides!!!

Go to Optifly.com to see for yourself! ]]> Travel Industry News Andrea S. http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/5835-optifly.html http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/5834-rivals-determined-end-era-style.html Wed, 20 May 2009 10:39:09 GMT Hanging on the walls at the entrance to the S,u"kru" Sarac,og(lu Stadium in Istanbul are a series of posters depicting the winners of each UEFA Cup final stretching back to Tottenham Hotspur FC's inaugural triumph in 1972. As FC Shakhtar Donetsk and Werder Bremen vie to become the 38th and last name to be added to that honours list before the competition becomes the UEFA Europa League, an era is coming to a close and the coaches of both sides expect to bring the curtain down in style. ]]> Travel Industry News XenuAntiSpb http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/5834-rivals-determined-end-era-style.html http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/5783-bai-tho-junk-halong-bay-3-a.html Thu, 14 May 2009 02:19:49 GMT Highlights: Hanoi , Halong Bay. Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights 3 days to visit Halong bay brings you more chance to get closer to this... Highlights: Hanoi , Halong Bay.

Duration: 3 Days / 2 Nights

3 days to visit Halong bay brings you more chance to get closer to this world heritage. Bai Tho junk also offer the unique cruise routes to ensure you discover more parts of the bay as well as quietness destinations that you may hard to get from other boat operators. Tour starts and concludes from Hanoi.

Itinerary :

Day 1: Hanoi – Halong (L, D)
This morning we will be met at the lobby of the hotel and transfer to Halong Bay. On the way we will stop at Sao Do town at a Handicraft farm that main workers are handicraft people. We will have a short break for relax with tea, coffee or walk around. After that we continue on transferring to Halong city. At midday, we arrive at Halong Bay pier where we will check in our deluxe junk. Welcome drink will be served by our friendly staff. The cruise will start the journey around the Halong Bay with the first stop at Thien Cung cave, Dau Go cave. While we are cruising, our delicious lunch will be served. We will catch first view of Tuan Chau island, Dinh Huong island, fighting cock islets…. In the afternoon, we can relax on boat to see the beautiful view of the Bay and have time to swim at Titov beach, enjoy sunset…. Dinner will be come at around 07:00Pm. Overnight on boat.
Today Lunch and Dinner included


Day 2: Halong Bay (B, L, D)
Our breakfast at 07:00AM, we then prepare to continue on kayaking to explore the Bay. We paddle from Luon Cave toward islets in shape of Man’s head, Tortoise and the last destination is Cua Van fishing village. We will be back to our boat for lunch at around 11:00. In the afternoon, we once again kayak to the Three tunnels lake (selected according to the tides). And why we are not relax on the desktop to see the sun sets and drink some beers and enjoy the fresh atmosphere on the one of tranquil Bay that was recognized as a World Natural Heritage in Vietnam. This evening, another tasty seafood dinner will be served on board.
Today Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included


Day 3: Halong – Hanoi (B)
Getting up a little bit early today to do morning exercise and enjoy sunrise on the Bay, after that we will enjoy our breakfast at around 07:00AM. Our cruise will keep on cruising around the Bay in another part of the Bay for us to visit Bai Tu Long Bay, Con Coc island, Con Rong island, fishing village, Bai Tho Mountain and Hon Gai surroundings… At 11:00 we will enjoy the last meal on the boat and we will leave the junk at around 12:00. Our awaiting vehicle will transfer us back to Hanoi. Our trip will be ended at around 04:00 in the afternoon. ]]> Travel Industry News tourstohalong http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/5783-bai-tho-junk-halong-bay-3-a.html http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/5752-car-rental-rajasthan-ensuring-travellers-wonderful.html Tue, 12 May 2009 12:04:23 GMT Car rental in Rajasthan, the largest state of India, is must for those travellers who want to explore all the deserving destinations & attractions of the state. There are number of vehicle renting agencies, also termed as car rental Rajasthan or Rajasthan car rental, in the state offering large fleet of cars and vehicles on rent like luxury cars, standard cars, premium cars, deluxe cars, deluxe coaches, luxury coaches, Jeeps, semi-deluxe coaches, semi-luxury vehicles, etc. Travellers can choose on of vehicle of their own choice and make a delightful drive into the fascinating state of Rajasthan, India. Exploring deserving destinations and attractions of tourist interest in Rajasthan with a rent car in the state can be delightful experience of lifetime. Vehicle rental in the state provides travellers a comfortable and convenient ways to explore all the major fascinating destination of the state.

Almost all cites and places of tourist interest in the state are well connected by excellent road transportation network. And travellers can explore destinations of the state with a car drive in more and more convenient ways. A reputed vehicle rental agency in the state provides travellers wonderful opportunities to travel deserving destinations of the state with chauffeur driven cars or vehicles. Generally, chauffeurs from such agencies are well qualified and able to communicate in English with travellers. Such chauffeurs also work as guide for travellers because they have good understanding and knowledge about fascinating destinations and attractions of the state. It travellers are good drivers they can also enjoy car drive in the state by driving themselves. Making a drive into the picturesque landscapes of the state would be simply a delightful experience.

Car rental agencies in Rajasthan provide citywise vehicle rental services in the state. They provide vehicle hiring in almost all the major cities of the state. It is advisable for travellers if they want to hire a vehicle in the Rajasthan, they should hire a local vehicle rental agency. For example, travellers want to explore the attractions of Kota (in and around); they should hire a car from one of reputed Kota car rental agencies. Similarly, if travellers want to explore beautiful landscapes in and around Udaipur City, they should hire a vehicle from one of car rental Udaipur based agencies. Hiring a car from local vehicle rental agencies would be more convenient ways to explore the historic cities of the state.

There are several vehicle rental agencies in the state which also offer weekend tour packages, city tour packages, and hotel booking services in Rajasthan despite car rental services in Rajasthan>, India.

So, need wheels on your next trip in Rajasthan, the royal state of India? Renting a car from anyone of Rajasthan car rental agencies can give you freedom and flexibility when you are travelling. It would be delightful experience of lifetime to explore the deserving destinations and attractions of the state with a car drive. But before hiring a car or vehicle from one of reputed vehicle rental agencies you should think carefully what kind of vehicle you will need. ]]> Travel Industry News seorajeshkumar http://www.destination360.com/forum/travel-industry-news/5752-car-rental-rajasthan-ensuring-travellers-wonderful.html