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December 4, 2009 at 6:40 pm · Filed under INFORMATIONAL, tidbits, travel, vacation
This tidbit is 4 Kayak travel search site, I have found that Kayak is really one of the best travel search sites and now they are offering even more information.
Travel comparison site Kayak just opened access to its search data. Best known for aggregating travel deals on roundtrip flights, hotels and rental cars, Kayak is now offering the public a peek under the hood. The company is laying bare its most popular destinations and searches via a new trends page. The site offers users a look at what people are searching for, where they’re searching from and the most searched hotels in the company’s top 50 most popular cities. With the travel industry slowly recovering from what has been a tough two years, this data can go a long way towards reinvigorating businesses.
In addition to the most popular searches and destinations, Kayak is also offering users a look at the Kayak Travel Index. The data from the Index tells users how much the average traveler is willing to spend to visit a particular destination. While economic stability would affect many of these trends, short spikes are often more likely related to peak season rates and seasonal factors. For example, in mid July travelers were willing to pay 25% more for a trip to Seattle, but since then as the weather cools so does the willingness to spend. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Travel Index shows a completely different set of travel spikes.
With information from 404 travel sites including Expedia, Travelocity and Orbitz, and information on more than 150,000 hotels, Kayak trends offers a great snapshot into the demographics of a destination’s most frequent visitors.
Says CTO Paul English, “People have conducted hundreds of millions of travel searches on KAYAK in the past year, generating a tremendous amount of data on travel demand trends. We’re happy to make this information available to the travel press and to the general public.”
Happy and safe holiday travel
Jaye
December 1, 2009 at 8:04 am · Filed under INFORMATIONAL, curises, travel, vacation
This Tidbit is 4 tips for when you travel. Some of theses tips are for Cruises, but no matter how you are travelling these tips will be helpful.
- Once your major wardrobe selections are complete and the suitcases are ready, devise a streamlined packing strategy. Here are some suggestions:
- Make a packing list. Assemble everything on the list before starting to pack, and check items off when they’re folded and placed in the suitcase. You can find a packing list in the ”pages” column that you can modify so it works for you, then you can print it.
- “Just in case” is never the case. Resist the urge to toss items that you are almost positive you won’t need.
- Zipper-top storage bags—a packer’s best friend. Undergarments and knits take only a third of the suitcase space they normally occupy when they’re compressed in these bags. They also work well if you need to pack wet items.
- Go mini. Plan ahead and shop for sample containers of favorite toiletries. You can usually find the 100ml (3 oz) bottles at the dollar store. Please make sure if you are flying all liquids in your carry on must fit into a quart Ziplock baggie.
- Guarantee a smooth sailing. To help keep garments wrinkle-free, leave them on their hangers, cover them with dry-cleaning bags, and fold over once before placing them in the suitcase.
- Use the facilities… If the ship has self-service laundry facilities you can pack lighter and wash clothes midway through the cruise.
- …but remember life is short. Use the ship’s laundry service instead. It’s pricier, but who wants to spend valuable cruise time washing clothes?
- Share space. Cross-pack your luggage with your travel companion. Chances are if a suitcase is missing, it’ll turn up eventually. In the meantime, you’ll both have fresh clothing
Making Dining Arrangements on a cruise
Cruise lines understand that strict schedules do not satisfy the desires of all modern cruise passengers. Many cruise lines now include alternatives to the set schedules in the dining room, including open dining room seating, casual buffets, and specialty à la carte restaurants.
However, when you’re sailing on a traditional cruise with assigned dinner seating, your seating selection can set the tone for your entire trip. Which is best? Early dinner seating is generally scheduled between 6 and 6:30 pm, while late seating can begin from 8:15 to 8:45 pm. The best seating depends on you, your lifestyle, and your personal preferences.
Choose early seating if:
- You have small children accustomed to an early meal and bedtime
- You retire earlier in the evening and are an early riser
- You do not want to experience that full feeling at bedtime
- You want to attend the early shows, enjoy the casino and other activities, and take in the midnight buffet
Choose late seating if:
- You’re a night owl and do not mind finishing dinner after 10 pm
- Your itinerary is port-intensive and you don’t want to rush to get ready for dinner after a day of touring
- You like to sleep late in the morning or indulge in a late-afternoon nap
- You enjoy leisurely dining and linger over coffee at the end of the meal
Other factors to consider:
- Families and groups lean toward early seating, particularly when several generations are traveling together and ages vary widely.
- Older passengers tend to select early seating.
- Americans are more apt to select early seating than European and South American cruisers, who are accustomed to later meal times.
- Early seating diners are encouraged not to linger over dessert and coffee since the dining room has to be readied for late seating.
- Late seating is viewed by some passengers as more romantic and less rushed.
Have a safe and wonderful cruise
Jaye
November 29, 2009 at 5:15 pm · Filed under INFORMATIONAL, travel, vacation
This Tidbit is 4 making get away plans before the start of winter. This week, Travelzoo.com, a travel deals publisher, is featuring Fort Lauderdale as its Destination of the Week, with discounts on airfare, hotels and activities. Here’s how to turn those deals into an affordable long weekend.
To get there from the West Coast, take advantage of Virgin America’s new nonstop servicefrom San Francisco, Seattle, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego and Las Vegas, which starts Nov. 18. One-way flights start at $99 through Feb. 10. Book by Nov. 30.
Starwood Hotels and Resorts is offering discounts at three of its Fort Lauderdale hotels, including the Westin Beach Resort for $109 a night (normally $169). Book by Dec. 5 for stays through Dec. 17. There is a three-night minimum.
For a really cheap vacation, the Hollywood Beach Hotel & Hostel has beds for $15 a night. Or splurge on a family room (sleeps six) starting at $99 a night.
With these discounts, it’s possible to book a weekend getaway for two in mid-December, flying out of Los Angeles with three nights at the Westin, for about $400 a person. Florida here we come!
Have a wondwerful adventure
Jaye
November 8, 2009 at 2:31 pm · Filed under INFORMATIONAL, travel, vacation
This Tidbit is just a quick slideshow of the Cliffs of Moher, what a beautiful place to visit!
June 24, 2009 at 8:56 pm · Filed under INFORMATIONAL, Trains, tidbits, travel, vacation
JVC Noise Cancelling Headphones for a Great price of 45.99
- My Tidbit 4 today is the JVC Noise Cancelling Headphones. I have a pair and I just love them. These are excellent for travel on aircraft and also on trains. They are so comfortable; at times I have forgotten I had them on.
- For the great price of 45.99 these headphones have great sound, deliver up to 75% noise reduction, and also come with fully padded closed earpieces which help to block ambient noise. Also the padded soft touch headband ensures that they’ll remain comfortable through long listening. It also offers a flat fold style so that they’re easy to carry and or pack, and comes with a carrying pouch and a dual-plug adapter.
- These are available on my products page and also with the luggage rental packages.
- I can also provide you with other options. Feel free to e-mail me if you have any questions and I will get back with you.
Have a safe and wonderful trip
Jaye
June 20, 2009 at 1:28 pm · Filed under INFORMATIONAL, information, luggage, pets, safe, tidbits, travel, vacation
Tidbit 4 a Pet Carriers. Hi all I do have pet carriers available at this time. I do not have them on the products page yet. But I hope to have them on there soon.
Basic information on the pet carriers below . Please contact me by e-mail or leave a comment and I will get back with you
§ Durable quilted nylon construction
§ Airline approved, meets FAA requirements
§ Fits under cabin seat; strap fits over upright luggage handle
§ Washable faux lambskin liner
§ Adjustable shoulder strap
§ Mesh panels for ventilation
§ Front and top entry; inside leash ring
§ Weight capacity: up to 22 lbs
$10.99 + s&h Black
Thank-you so much 
Have a safe and wonderful trip
Jaye
June 18, 2009 at 12:31 pm · Filed under INFORMATIONAL, Uncategorized, tidbits, travel, vacation
Tidbit update
Hi all, thank-you so much for being patient!. I have been working on the website and have not given any time to new posts or pages. I hope you all like it and would love to have your feedback. Please visit often as I will be updating and adding new information and products often.
PLEASE NOTE THAT I AM AWARE THAT IT DOES NOT OPEN CORRECTLY ON ALL COMPUTERS AND I AM WORKING ON THIS PROBLEM!!! Please let me know on other changes that would be helpful to you
Thank-you all
Have a wonderful and safe trip
Jaye
December 6, 2008 at 2:33 pm · Filed under INFORMATIONAL, tidbits, travel, vacation
This tidbit is 4 free travel so check it out !!
Hey all check out the tidbits travel specials page, you can win a trip to the Caribbean, I hope you win.
Have a safe and wonderful trip
Jaye
December 4, 2008 at 8:36 am · Filed under INFORMATIONAL, tidbits, travel, vacation
This tidbit is that due to the economy during this Holiday travel season, Some of the car rental companies are offering some really good deals on car rentals. I just received this e-mail from Budget
Our lowest rates GUARANTEED at Budget.com
So for those that are going to do holiday travel this season if you get a great deal please let us all know
Have a safe and wonderful trip
Jaye
November 28, 2008 at 5:35 pm · Filed under INFORMATIONAL, tidbits, travel, vacation
Enjoy road trips
This tidbit is all about road trips!!!
Looking for a good map check this site from Rand McNally out
Have a wonderful and safe trip!
Jaye
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