Archive for May, 2010

2010 Airfare Increase

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Air News On, Airlines,Tourists Flights,Scheduled Flights Out/Into Kenya/East Africa /Africa and Worldwide

The travelers needs updates on matters of air transport on nearly  a monthly basis to be able to plan for their holidays .Many events do take place and thus the need for the stakeholders to be informed and no which steps to take for whichever event.

Travelers Within East Africa States To Pay For Safety Fees

The  Civil Aviation Safety & Security Oversight Agency (Cassoa), are proposing for a safety fee to be charged on air travel within East Africa state countries namely, Kenya,Uganda,Tanzania,Rwanda and Burundi of usd 0.7  in order to strengthen the organization, whose activities are expected to include those of the civil aviation authorities of the blocs five member countries. The member states have up to March this year to decide on the proposed charge. This charge is likely to marginally raise air travel costs in the region at a time when it is seeking to attract more tourists while competing with cheaper destinations. This proposal has to be approved by finance ministers of each of the five countries. They have already agreed that everything should be done to support the two-year-old EAC institution, the first regional civil aviation safety oversight in Africa, whose creation has been hailed by the aviation fraternity world over. The fee will be charged on every embarking passenger by the respective CAA in each country on behalf of the agency, which was established by the East Africa Community in 2007 to oversee the development of effective civil aviation safety and security oversight in the region. The measure is intended to raise the budget of the institution, whose current financing strategy that includes contributions from the partner states, is seen as unsustainable. The agency, temporarily hasted at the East African Community headquarters in Arusha, will soon be relocating its permanent head office to Uganda and its establishment makes the community the only region in Africa to have harmonized civil aviation regulations.

New Flights To Florida And The West Coast of The United States

Alitalia will be offering two new intercontinental routes: Milan Malpensa-Miami, from 3rd June 2010: and Rome Fiumicino-Los Angeles, as from 5th June 2010.This means that the Italian airline will be connecting Italy to the West Coast of the United States and Florida with direct flights.

New exclusive services will be reserved for passengers travelling in magnifica class on the ground and on board, such as dedicated check-in counters and exclusive lounges. The airline has also extended its European network by opening two new international routes: from Rome Fiumicino to Vienna and Malaga. As from March twelve flights a week on the Rome-Vienna route have been available and on 31st May 2010 this will increase up to fourteen flights a week. The Rome-Malaga route will be served by daily flights.

Airline  News

Air Algerie Includes One of The new ATR 72-500 of The 4 Ordered In 2009.

The National airline Air Algerie took delivery recently of the first ATR 72-500 of the 4 ordered in 2009.This aircraft was delivered during a ceremony organized in Toulouse.

Air Algerie, which already operates 8 ATR 72-500s, will increase the size of its fleet to 12 with the delivery, during 2010, of the remaining 3 aircraft order. Consequently .Air Algerie will become the largest operator of ATRs on the African continent.

The 4 new ATR 72-500 are configured in the 66 seat version will enable the national airline to propose an optimized service to its passengers, by offering more frequent flights and by opening new routes, in particular to certain regions in the South of the Mediterranean basin.

The manufactures of ATR aircrafts will assist Air Algerie with the commissioning, installation and operation of anew flight simulator, which is part of the plans of the airline to open a training center for pilots in Algeria.

Signing of Boeing Maintenance Tool Attracts Key African Clients.

Kenya Airways and TAAG Linhas Aereas de Angola have signed up for the Boeing Maintenance Performance Toolbox, as part of each airlines program to enhance efficiency and improve dispatch reliability through the use of e-enabled technologies.

Toolbox comprises six different tools in one easy-to-use suite of software products that an airline can employ to tailor an efficient solution to its specific need.TAAG and Kenya Airways each ordered Toolbox for use on multiple Boeing jetliner models.

The Managing Director/CEO Kenya Airways Mr. Naikuni said with this new technology of Toolbox it will enable Kenya Airways to improve efficiency and quality in maintenance processes. He further stressed the Toolbox will improve the accuracy of the documentation on Kenya Airways fleet to benefit the entire maintenance team.

Kenya Airways next Generation 737,767, and 777 fleets will be equipped with Toolbox .The airlines 737,767 fleets will utilize three modules each (library, Authoring Systems) while its 767 will use the Library module.

TAAG will employ Toolbox on its Next-Generation 737 and 777 fleets. Each fleet type will utilize four modules: Library, Authoring, Systems and Structures.

SAA Called On To Draw Crowds

South Africa Airways should play  a major role in stimulating tourism in order to counter indications that  visitors to the FIFA  World Cup would be fewer than expected  , by offering return fares of usd999(R7372.15) to this country from anywhere in the world., Marion Ambrosini, a member of the parliamentary portfolio committee on public enterprises, suggested recently.

According to Ambrosini  this would result in the huge increase in international tourists hoped for when it was decided to host the World Cup 2010  and justify the multibillion-rand investment in infrastructure by the government and local authorities, and the millions spent by private investors in hotels and other tourism accommodation.

A  research done on internet reveals  that the fares available  from London to New York on June 5 and returning July 15 would cost less than R5,000.There is very little difference in price between carriers. Whereas fares from London to Johannesberg on the same dates could cost between R7006 on KLM to over R12000 on Emirates with SAA coming in at R8347.

Checking on internet on accommodation sites it shows that the prices are in many instances being trebled or more for the duration of the World Cup. A guest house in Bloemfontein advertises accommodation in March at R500 per night per person, in June this rockets to R5000 per person per night.

Mr. Ambrosini further suggested that subsidized fares on SAA would be one way that South Africa would get its money back. The national carrier is currently under pressure to remain profitable and has been refused recapitalization for a new fleet when the leases on its domestic and regional aircraft began to expire this year. Thus forcing it to arrange short-term leases.

At present domestic airlines are maintaining that airfares will not be increased over the June/July period despite reports to the contrary.

You can organize and be a group of 115 and you can charter B737-300 to South Africa for FIFA World Cup 2010 do not miss your dream of watching the World Cup In South Africa because the scheduled flights are full ,there are private charter flights you can charter too. Private Executive Jet Like Citation Bravo 550 Jet 7 seater for business executive who wants to watch their favorite teams when they are playing and on finals if they make it.

You can combine your safari to Africa and watching of FIFA World Cup in South Africa don’t miss on this it is the only chance that you have to combine safari and sporting events.

 

Airfare Questions:

Airfare to Hawaii in December, cheapest NOW or wait?

I want to fly to Hawaii in December 2010. Right now airfares are about $750 RT. If I wait until summer when travel per se increases, will airfare be less? When is the best time of year to PURCHASE tickets to Hawaii? I’d like to hear from a travel professional or someone who has experience with watching rates. No “guesses” please. Thanks

The price of airfare is greatly related to the price of oil, therefore the price for fuel the planes have to pay. you should buy now since the market price for oil is only $81 a barrel in the summer is when the oil prices rise over $100 a barrel thus causing fuel prices to increase.
I would suggest booking on expedia much cheaper then direct from the airline.

Posted by burnsai - May 26, 2010 at 9:48 pm

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Airfare New Mexico

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Going to Mexico City for dental work? They quoted me $2700 for 4 veneers, 2 crowns & 2 root canals …..?

I sent them pictures of my teeth as well as an x-ray. They got back to me the next day with a comprehensive plan and explanation – which I must admit was very good. I have sent this to other dentists, including in the US, and none of them gave me such in-depth analysis. He has offices in Mexico City and Tijuana near San Diego – he said New Mexico is better for him an if I come to New Mexico instead of Tijuana he’ll pay for my airfare…

This sounds very good, but I Don’t want to fall for a scam…??

Is this safe?

Also, I am a 25 yr old woman – can I safely stay in Mexico City by myself for 10 days? I wont really be going anywhere – just hotel an dentist but still….

Anyone have any experience with Mexico Dentistry?

I am looking to save money an also Ive had some bad work done in the US =/

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Don’t go to some dentist who says that he will pay your airfare to come to Mexico, you twit. The next thing you know, they will be hanging pictures of you at the Walmart in SanDiego near the border.

1 Simple trick to buying the lowest airfare out there

With the Gulf of Mexico oil spill you know or will see a rise in oil prices. This will not only raise the price for you to fill up your tank, but the cost of flying as well. Airlines know they will have to raise their ticket price because of this, so they might as well start sooner than later. There is a trick so you won’t feel the punch from the airline.

It’s called “Price Jacking”

Price jacking is a new technique, but it is slowly making it’s rounds on the internet. I have try it out and it works, but you have to know when to price jack and how. Price Jacking works on buying to tickets for the same location, same flight and in return refunding one of your tickets.

There is so much fine print on the back of the ticket, so read carefully. It will be soon the airlines will find out people are doing this to save $150.00 on their airfare. Like anything good, it sooner or later will come to the end.

Take advantage of this trick as it won’t last long. People say this information leaked out by airline staff helping their family and friends to get the lowest flight possible. If they can apply this , why can’t we. Share the wealth I say. This will work for any airline in the world, but the flight must not be sold out. Learn how to price Jack is simple and fun. tell as many people as you can and help them save money today.

Posted by burnsai - May 26, 2010 at 10:50 am

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Airfare Philadelphia To Boston

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Insider Travel Savings

There is an outstanding insider travel network in place throughout the United States, that many residents in the U.S. are probably not aware of. Through this network, there are discount hotel prices offered, and airfare savings that will definitely turn your head. These insider travel savings U.S., are real, and the savings cover rental cars and vacation rentals as well.

The insider network focuses on the events that are occurring in major cities across the United States. They give insider highlights to such things as sights and attractions activities, museums, and tell you ways to save money doing all of these marvelous things. The insider travel savings U.S. network is vast, and travel savings can be achieved in cities such as San Francisco, Boston, New York City, and Philadelphia.

On any given day, there is a blog entry on the insider travel website, and people can get very inside the inner workings and happenings in a city just by reading the comments that are written in the blogs. You might learn about parade routes for a holiday parade, that might block your way to the airport for an important business meeting. The insider travel savings U.S. can be realized when you show up on time for your next business meeting.

To use the travel services for hotels on the insider network, you would simply be required to enter the city to where you are traveling, the U.S. it is in, and the country, which would be the United States, that you would be traveling to, and the name of the hotel that you are interested in.

If you are not familiar with the area, and do not have a specific hotel location in mind, then all of the hotels in that city will appear before you. The discounted hotel rates are offered because you are using the Internet. The insider network appreciates the Internet because without it, they would not be able to communicate their insider travel savings U.S. offers.

The insider network offers airfare savings too, with a process that is very simple to follow. They simply need information to a few questions, and the possible flight choices will appear before you. The questions they ask are, What dates are you traveling?, Flight Information, and Number of passengers. Pretty simple request for a pretty simple process that will bring insider travel savings U.S. to you in a matter of seconds.

Insider travel savings U.S. realized through the insider network of professionals working for your best money savings interests is an important way to let you scope out your travel options. While no set travel arrangements are guaranteed to be the lowest, they are the ones with the most choices in the market place to help you fine tune your travel down to the last dollar.

The best benefits of the insider network is the inside information that you have on each city you visit. The insider travel savings U.S. really start to accrue very nicely when you can save on hotels, restaurants, and attractions in a city that you have never visited before. There are photo collection on the insider network that will introduce you to your next destination, and there are links to other ways of saving money too.

Posted by burnsai - May 25, 2010 at 5:01 pm

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Airfare Us To New Zealand

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Business Competition for Kiwi Exporters
UK Trade & Investment (UKTI), one of the world’s largest trade organisations, has launched the UK Market Entry business competition to help kiwi companies expand into the UK.
Cheapo Airlines – Winter Vacations

Is it safe for a female to holiday by herself in any of the Pacific Islands? If so, which ones?

Am from New Zealand & am tired of holidaying in Australia. I don’t want to go to Asia so that only leaves the Pacific Islands re a cheap holiday as travelling further afield than Asia is very expensive for us. I don’t have a boyfriend to travel with & my friends don’t have the funds to come with me so I wondered about lazing around on the beach on my own. Perhaps that wouldn’t be acceptable there? I might get unwanted male attention, or worse? When I say Pacific, I mean South Pacific so don’t recommend Hawaii as it’s too expensive re American dollars & the airfare. I’m meaning Islands more like Fiji, Samoa, Cook Islands, etc. I know Vanuatu is a bit more primitive so won’t be safe for a female alone and Tahiti & New Caledonia are very expensive. Am asking in this section as so many Aussies & NZers go to the Islands for holidays, have you been alone or seen women alone? I don’t want to go with a singles tour group either as it’s all just people sleeping around with each other!

I have been to most of the places you mention but not alone. I have met twice ladies travelling by themselves they seemed wise ladies. i’m sure you will be fine just stick with the tourists and stay at hotels any of the hotels on Denarau island fiji are nice . Just like anywhere in the world one doesn’t put themselves in vulnerable places

Posted by burnsai - May 25, 2010 at 7:45 am

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Shanghai Airfare

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Airline Suppliers Regain Pricing Power over Business Travelers in First Half of 2010, Reports American Express …
HOUSTON—-National Business Travel Convention – American Express Business Travel, a global leader in business travel management, released its North America Business Travel Monitor data and analysis for the first half of 2010, including details of trends in US domestic and international airfare and hotel rates paid this year.
Tour Program 2010: Best Of China 10 Days

How Much Money Would I Need For Six Days In Shanghai?

If my hotel and airfare are paid for, how much money would I need to have a bit of fun as a single guy, as well as transportation, souvenirs, a few beers and seeing some touristy spots?
Now from what I have read, a “full service” massage in Shanghai these days runs approximately 1000 Yuan, which is about $150.00 USD. Sounds like $1000.00 USD would definitely NOT be enough, unless you only get 1 massage.
Also, I just went to Hong Kong in May and between eating, fun, souvenirs and transportation, I spent $2500.00 in seven days.
One reply said 7000 Dollars, did you mean 7,000 RMB? There’s no way that I would need $1000 USD per day would I? I would have to do some SERIOUS partying to spend $1000 USD per day there? Lots of ladies and liquor I imagine?

Depending on what you like to do and where you eat, shop, drink I would say about 500-1000 dollars

Posted by burnsai - May 24, 2010 at 8:30 am

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Airfare Florida

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what is the best strategy to getting the cheapest airfare to florida in march or april?

I like the travel websites (www.expedia.com www.travelocity.com www.orbitz.com etc…) but some good old-fashioned phone calls may work better. My father flies to Florida very regularly and manages to get great airfare by repeatedly calling up the airlines directly a few months in advance until he gets the fare he wants. It also helps if you live near or can get to a major airport with numerous flights to Florida.

Cheap Flights: How to Save Thousands on Airfare

One of the biggest hurdles people have when they want to travel is the high cost of airfare. There are many countries in the world that are cheap to travel in, but getting there can get expensive. If you could slash the cost of airfare by 50% or even 80% you would be able to travel a lot more often.

There is a very simple yet highly effective way to find the cheapest flights available to just about anywhere in the world. I frequently use this method to save thousands of dollars on airfare.

For example, recently I wanted to take my family from Lima, Peru to Las Vegas, Nevada. Through normal channels each ticket was priced at $1,000 to $2,500 at the time (so it would cost $4,000 to $10,000 just in round trip tickets for the four of us).

I noticed that most of the flights to Las Vegas stopped in Miami, Florida with connecting flights to Las Vegas. So searching a special software system I looked for round trip tickets to Miami from Lima and found tickets for only $306. Then I searched for round trip tickets from Miami to Las Vegas and found prices for only $227. That’s a savings of at least $467 for each person. Since I was buying four tickets, the total savings was at least $1,868 and up to a savings of $7,868! Not only did we save a lot of money and go to Las Vegas, but we also visited Miami as an extra bonus.

The software I use is what many travel agents use but don’t want you to know about. Why? Because by using this software in most cases you can cut out the middle-man (the travel agent, avoid paying a commission, and find and purchase your tickets by yourself for huge savings.

The software I use to save thousands of dollars on airfare is called ITA Software, and it’s free. ITA Software searches several airlines to find you the best possible price, it also offers a lot more search options than the popular airfare search systems. Instead of doing a search for specific days, you can do a search for the entire month to find the cheapest days to fly.

This month-long search feature means tremendous savings for you. No longer will you be confined to search specific dates, or have to ask travel agents to do the search for you (and pay commissions). Instead, you’ll be able to search every-single day of the year if you’d like, to find the absolute cheapest flights available to your destination.

So before you purchase a plane ticket be sure to first check out ITA Software: http://matrix.itasoftware.com

Posted by burnsai - May 23, 2010 at 6:50 am

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Iceland Airfare

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Why does it cost so much more to fly from London than Berlin?

I live in Edmonton, Alberta, and I’m planning a trip. I’ve noticed that airfare for just about any flight involving the United Kingdom is significantly more expensive than those going to Germany or most Scandinavian countries. Why is this?

It seems hopping around Europe (including Iceland) is quite cheap, but the transit between Edmonton and Europe is much more (for obvious reasons). Iceland seems to be the cheapest place to fly from Edmonton though (I think).

Does anyone know the cheapest ways to get between North America and Europe?

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Cheap Business Class Flights: How to get them?

Looking for cheap business class flights? If you know the secrets, you can get cheap business class flights easily. In this article, you will find 10 proven tips to get them.


1. Be a member of the frequent flyer programs of the airlines you commonly fly on. In order to make fair comparisons, it is advised that you join at least from two leading airlines. An elite status will entitled you to receive exceptional services like seating privilege, free lounge entree and upgrade priority. There are a few airlines in U.S.A. will straightaway upgrade elite members to 1st class if space is available.

2. Try a flight on “all-business” class L’Avion which flies from New York to Paris from roughly $1,550 return. Alternatively look into L’Avion’s code-share partner OpenSkies (a British Airways subsidiary company) which flies a 3-class Boeing 757 with just 82 seats between Paris and New York.

3. Choose flying with some unpopular airways for example Pakistan International, Air India, Kuwait Airways and Iceland Air – they all fly between the US and the UK. They commonly undercut the business class cabins of the leading carriers by up to eighty percent. Having returns in business class for just about $1,700 is not impossible. This testifies us that cheap business class flights aren’t so hard to find if you know the trick.

4. Pay attention the minor Asian carriers such as China Airlines, EVA and Korean Airlines, particularly if you’re taking off from West coast America to Asia, as they usually offer very great deals to many Asian cities. Another source of low airfares to Asia are Chinatown consolidators.

5. Always alert! Watch out for once ni a while special deal business class fares offer by the leading airways. Be the first to know their offers by signing up to their mailing list. The “open skies” agreement between the US and the EU that came into force in 2008 has urge the leading airlines to slash some transatlantic business class airfares to just about the $2,000 level.

6. Call up the airlines ticketing service centers very early in the morning and inquire the type of deals they have for their international business class fares. All the airlines ticketing databases are updated with the new days airfares, everyday at midnight. Therefore, each day the airlines run specials that include extremely discounted tickets for almost all their flights, including business class. However, they do not actively publicize this fact so the ordinary people doesn’t know about them and those who do buy them up fast. That’s why you have to ask very eary in the morning to grap this opportunity.

7. Ask if you can purchase an upgrade to business class at the airport, particularly at the gate, the check-in, or in the frequent flyer lounge. As little as $200, airlines can put up one-way upgrades on international flights. This is apparently cheaper than reserving a first class or business class ticket right away. This is another great tip to get cheap business class flights.

8. Buy a premium economy seat, if available.  Some of the times the flight happens to be overbooked due to the really restricted number of premium economy seats, so you probably get a chance to receive a free upgrade.

9. Purchase an economy class ticket, later on purchase an upgrade to business or first class by using your frequent flyer points or miles. This is unquestionably a smart way to get cheap business class flights.

10. Make booking via the internet. There are various websites provide price comparisons and it is worthy to check them out – even if you are using an airline coupon. You can use them to obtain deals such as getting extra hotel points or airline miles for reserving at certain times.

Cheap business class flights are not that hard to get if you can apply any of the above tips. Good Luck!

Posted by burnsai - May 22, 2010 at 5:08 pm

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College Airfare

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vacation spot cheap and exotic for winter break for solo female 22 yr old girl?

Dec 20 to Jan 15 (ballpark, dates are flexible) I have break from college. I can fly out of San Fran airport or Oakland airport. I also have a free southwest ticket. I speak some spanish and italian. Where should I go? Im looking for somewhere relaxing with both cities and nature places. I only will have about 1500 dollars including airfare. I was planning on couchsurfing. Where should I go?

Anyplace in Latin America will likely give you HUGE bang for the buck during a winter break…just stay away from tourist mega-spots like Cancun and you’ll be A-okay.

I’d suggest the northwest pacific coast of Costa Rica (Guanacaste). Awesome nature watching opportunities and loads of cheap places to crash for a few weeks.

Cheap Discounted International Airfare – How To Get It Quickly

Airfare discounts for college students and those that are on a limited budget are highly valued. The great news is that getting great deals on international travel is not some myth that you heard from your best friend’s neighbor’s aunt. You can find some great deals if you know where to look. The process of getting discounted international airfare is the same process as getting domestic airfare. Many online airfare aggregators will carry inventory for both domestic and international flights. Many of these flights go to major international cities and usually not to the out of the way and smaller cities.

So what is the best way to get cheap discounted international airfare? The best way to get it is to find last minute, on demand or 11th hour deals. When traveling last minute, you will need to make sure all of your documents are up to date, and if you require a visa, you should already have it before purchasing your last minute travel tickets.

Where do these last minute discounted deals come from?

The discounted airfares come from a number of different sources. They an come from unsold flights that would normally cost the operators money, and are usually available anywhere from the next day to 2 weeks ahead of time. The operators feel it is better to get something out of the seat than to take a complete loss on the seat so it serves all parties? best interests to make these offers.

The best place to get these deals is through online airfare aggregators. Some of the most popular online aggregators include:

- Expedia – Orbitz – Travelocity – Trip Advisor

These aggregators will offer the available flight seats and sometimes the prices can vary wildly between the sites. If you don’t see a price or a schedule that you like, then go to the next aggregator site and see what kinds of prices they have for their available flights. There can be as much as a $300 difference in ticket costs.

The more flexible you can be with your travel itinerary, the better the deals you can get. Sometimes taking a multi-leg trip can save you several hundred dollars over a direct flight. One thing that you want to make sure you do is when you have found a flight for the price and the schedule you want, purchase it right away. The inventory is so limited on these last minute deals that if you wait too long, it will be gone. Remember, there are many search engines looking through the same database of available flights as well so you could be competing with many other travelers for your desired flight.

It is relatively simple and quick to get cheap discounted international airfare if you know where to look online. There are many deals that offer round trip tickets at a great price when your schedule is very flexible on when you can leave. Knowing how can get even deeper discounts requires additional industry insider knowledge that is available through other online resources.

Posted by burnsai - May 21, 2010 at 9:04 am

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Airfare Yellowstone

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Yellowstone road trip?

I My dad has always wanted to take a road trip to yellowstone. I wanted to plan a trip for his birthday next year but do not want to drive all the way there from NY. I thought we could fly somewhere out west and drive a loop hitting Cody, Yellowstone, and the Tetons. Does anyone know any good routes? Which airport would you suggest (we can drive more if it saves money on airfare)? Thanks.

As noted below, Salt Lake and Denver are options. Jackson Hole has an airport, but expect to pay more. I drive from Alabama when I go, but lots of folks I know fly into Billings, Montana.

Make sure to book rooms as far in advance as you can. OldFaithful Inn is a must stay (if it’s open during your trip). Depending on time of year, much of the parks may be shut down, so take that into consideration.

Travel Questions & Answers

Does anyone or know give or take a few Belmont CA?
I want to know if there’s any good public transporation? And the closest community colleges. things approaching that. I’ve already look online my self didn’t find much help near that. – College of San Mateo is closer than Skyline. Canada, CSM and Skyline are adjectives in matching district, so you can attend…

Does anyone out in that know anything in the order of the OHSU Medical Center or Providence Hospitals within Portland, OR?
I and my wife are newly qualified RN’s looking to relocate to the dazzling Pacific Northwest…Thanks!! – They are both excellent. Providence have a number of hospitals and clinics so you could work within a number of different areas whereas OHSU have one hospital, but…

Does anyone out in that still see Resurrection Mary?
No, and when in elevated school we looked for her! ON several occasion! She probably wised up and moved to a warmer climate! Oooh! I saw something in the order of her a long time ago on Unsolved Mysteries! That’s a pretty spooky story! No, that adjectives thing be bs. Nobodys ever seen her….

Does anyone own a 2007 season slip away to the deep world? If so what nature of cpns did it come beside,any free admission
wnat to know if i should by more than 1. I have a daughter and sometimes she doesnt want to shift. I just want to know if i should by 2 or not. I’m within San Antonio,Tx any info would…

Does anyone own a apt picture of the corner of the shoreline cottages within San Diego, California?
i’m drawing a picture and i need a picture of the corner of the sand cottages with the coast in the framework. Does anyone have one? can you distribute it to me? Or leave me a cooperation for a page. – http://images.google.com/images?hl=en&q=… I had to remark on…

Does anyone own a connection to pictures of inside the St. Louis Arch?
Or a picture uploaded. – http://www.flickr.com/search/?w=all&q=in… 276 results found :) Bush Stadium from the top http://www.flickr.com/photos/wavesofconv… Old Court House from the top http://www.flickr.com/photos/wavesofconv… A look at the city http://www.flickr.com/photos/wavesofconv… Here’s what the inside looks like at the top (not much room but it is worth the sites) http://www.flickr.com/photos/kkanouse/20……

Does anyone own a coupon for the Desert Botanical Gardens surrounded by Phoenix, AZ??
We are going next week and be wondering if anyone had coupons. – also check out Fry’s grocery stores. They have discount tickets to adjectives kinds of places! No. You might want to try their website. Do you plan to dance to more than one place in Arizona? If so, you…

Does anyone own a Disney Vacation Pin code I could possibly use??
I am looking for a discount code for our pending break to Disney World this April…April 26th through the 3rd to be exact. Does anyone know of any codes or discounts, beyond AAA discounts I could use?? Thanks! – The pin codes are non transferrable. General Public codes are for anyone to use….

Does anyone own a folder dub I can Map a drive to?
I am not sure if this is what you are looking for, but when I take a road trip i check our Yahoo map and directions, rand mcnally, AAA, and mapquest. i compare them all to see if they clash and then I bring the trip. Also, if you have AAA you can…

Does anyone own a intermingle to a directory of child protection centers contained by Houston?
Here you go: http://www.dfps.state.tx.us/Child_Care/S… You can shrink your search base on your needs

Does anyone own a Long Island hotel suggestion?
I’m looking for an inexpensive hotel close to a LIRR station (walking distance would be best). Any suggestions? Thanks! – Go to TripAdvisor.com – lots of great info on hotels all over the world. Depends WHERE on Long Island you are going. Go to tripadvisor and offer them the name of the town you…

Does anyone own a map of Lower Wacker Drive surrounded by Chicago, IL?
I am new within Chicago area I come into the city on 290 respectively day. I of late discovered lower wacker drive as a good short cut into downtown but I am looking for a map showing exactly where on earth you can enter and exit it going in both directions. Please consent…

Does anyone own a photo of Reginald Beauchamp’s bust of Benjamin Frankin that be covered by 80,000 pennies?
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Does anyone own a pic of the entrance of military camp gilmore?
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Bikes, Babes and Beer in Daytona Beach For October Motorcycle Festival

As the name would suggest Biketoberfest is a motorcycle festival generally held in mid-October in Daytona Beach. Motorcycle enthusiast from all over the country and even some from Europe come to see and be seen.

Biketoberfest began as The Daytona Fall Tour,” was first held in October 1992. It all started when Janet Kersey was hired as director of tourism events and promotions she was tasked by the Daytona Beach Area Convention & Visitors Bureau to create special events that would attract visitors during off-season periods.

The first assignment they gave to her was to create a special biker event, similar to the ever-popular Bike Week, centered around the American Motorcycle Association’s annual fall races held each October at Daytona International Speedway. The event, was called “The Daytona Fall Tour featured a 125-mile scenic touring ride through Volusia County, bike shows, races at Daytona International Speedway and Bikefest — a series of activities offered mainly by the merchants of Main Street. The motorcycling festival attracted 5,000 new visitors, mostly from Florida to the Daytona Beach area.

The success of the Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Daytona Fall Tour attracted increased interest from local merchants and the surrounding community. In 1993, local companies, especially Daytona Harley-Davidson, sponsored concerts, trade shows, and other activities. Under the CVB’s direction,during that time period, Biketoberferst activities grew to 40 events in a three-day time span, today there are many events to watch and maybe even a few you’d like to participant in.

During the event the best place to start is right on Main Street in Daytona Beach. This popular bikers’ spot has hosted celebrities, international guests and media from across the globe. You just can’t get the full Biketoberfest experience without a stroll down this ultra famous street. Once there you’re likely to see anything and everything including spectacular, high-end custom bikes and the latest, goofiest bikes on the planet, and vendors are everywhere selling the most unique items and food around. Be sure to visit some of the famous Main Street bars, many of which have been around for decades serving generation after generation of bikers. Biking has become an all in the family pastime, many wives ride with their husbands, on their own bikes, and as the kids get older sometimes they even join in the fun. Be sure to pick up many of the many unique styles of Biketoberfest t-shirts always on sale to commemorate your time there whether it’s your first or fiftieth visit, every year the t-shirts are specially made with a different design and become collectors editions the minute the event is over. You just never know what you’ll see on Main Street, but one thing is for sure, it’s always worth the trip and you’ll have many interesting stories for all your friends and family back home.

Some of the most popular annual activities include motorcycle shows and rallies that showcase new, vintage and custom bikes; demonstration rides on the newest machines from top manufacturers, including Harley Davidson. On Main Street and around you’ll also enjoy endless-delicious food choices, live music and plenty of people-watching. With a variety of events and activities planned at venues all across Volusia county. If you’re looking for some adult themed fun check local venues for wet t-shirt and beauty contests, you may also be able to find cabbage wrestling and such.

When you want to take a break from the craziness be sure to visit the Daytona International Speedway, after all it was the motorcycle races that started all the bike rally fun to begin with. Years ago the motorcycle races were held right on the beach, large crowds gathered to watch. It was a very popular annual event and people came from all over to see these adrenaline junkies race over the sand and through the surf at record-breaking speeds. The crowds screamed their enthusiasm as these early racers put on an amazingly spectacular show. Even today these daredevils on extremely fast, high powered bikes take some incredible chances as man goes and against machine over the famous high banks and corkskrew turns of Daytona International Speedway. Racing isn’t all you can expect at the Speedway, each year
Kickstand City goes into high gear with live entertainment, demo rides and plenty of track side activities to entertain you during your visit.

If you’re looking to get completely put of the crowds for some quite solitude take your bike out on the Loop, it’s like no other ride. It’s freedom, sunshine, open road and graceful curves; it’s a riders dream. If you have never taken this ride it’s highly recommend that you do so. This leisurely ride will give you a feel for Florida’s natural beauty, you can check out nearby Ormond Park and see the Fairchild Oak tree – one of Florida’s oldest living Oaks. Be sure to bring a camera, maybe even a picnic lunch, and enjoy. The Loop is close to 22 miles long and a must for riders who enjoy the open road and want to get a look at Florida’s real natural beauty.

So mark your calendars now for the middle of October. Hotels fill up quickly so be sure to get those reservations booked ASAP too. Then gas up the bike, pack your sunscreen and head on down to Florida for a few days of bikes, babes, beer and nonstop fun, fun, fun.

Affordable Golf Courses in Daytona or Ormond Beach Florida?

I am going to vacation in a Daytona Beach Florida hotel in October. Can anyone recommend affordable country clubs or golf courses with a pro shop in the region? I plan on playing on the weekdays when it won’t be too crowded. How about driving ranges too? Thanks for any golfing help!

If you are looking for “affordable” golf courses, the area has a few city (municipal) golf courses. The Muni’s have driving ranges, practice putting greens and pro shops.

Daytona Beach:
Daytona Beach Golf Course – two courses (Muni)
Pelican Bay Country Club – two courses
Indigo Lakes Golf Club
LPGA International – two courses (very nice but pricey)

Port Orange:
The Golf Club at Cypress Head (Muni)
Crane Lakes Golf & CC
Spruce Creek Country Club

Ormond Beach:
Halifax Plantation Golf & CC
River Bend Golf Club
Riviera Country Club
Tomoka Oaks Golf & CC – two courses

New Smyrna Beach:
New Smyrna Beach Golf Course (Muni)
Hidden Lakes Golf Course
Turnbull Bay Golf Course

You can find more info about each golf facility at the Tourism Bureau’s golf site.

Posted by burnsai - May 20, 2010 at 10:14 am

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