Wanna visit the Grand Canyon? Here is a tip!
Wanna go there?
I’ve been to it as a teenager. It’s long and hard trip. I don’t recall the ring road over the edge, but the Helicopter ride is so much breath taking. Plan to go there? TravelMuse has the tips for you.
Accommodations In Grand Canyon.
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Get your VISA before it’s too late
Those of you planning to travel this summer might want to consider applying for VISA from now before it’s too late. In summer, it’s usually too crowded, takes long time, and some people end up paying hundreds for 3rd-parties to finish their papers. To be best prepared for your VISA application and make the process easier, below are some quick guidelines:
- Make sure your passport is still valid and not about to expire. You need minimum of 6 months on it when applying for the new VISA. Expired? Renew all travelers’ passports at your earliest.
- Gather information about the VISA for the country you want to visit. Try Googling for something like “UK visa”, “Shengen VISA” and usually you’ll find the information you need. Make sure you get the VISA details for your nationality, as it differs a lot from one nationality to the other. See if they have online application as well, as it’s usually much easier that way. Some worldwide travel guide info sites might help, like WorldTravelGuide.net. Search for your destination and see the VISA page.
- Get all your papers ready, get as much as you can. Include destination, purpose of visit, travel dates, airline tickets, hotel booking confirmation, what you plan to do there. Some destinations require a look at your past bank statements and salary certificates. They are usually interested in making sure you intend to come back, so help them feel sure about it. A look at their official website should help you know more about what type of papers are required. Basically, the more clear and proof you have, the easier your papers will be processed.
- Apply either online or through the local official or nearest to your country office. Again, have everything ready, and make sure you have enough tipe for the VISA processing before you submit your application.
Some VISA Sites:
- US VISA: Official United States VISA Information Source
- Shengen VISA: (sites not necessarily associated with the European union):
- Shengen VISA Services
- The Shengen Office (Explains Shengen VISA in more details, and can help you in your application)
- UK:
- UKVISAS (UK VISA Info)
- VISA4UK (UK VISA Application site)
- Tips for UK VISA Application
- Turkey:
- Turkish Consulate (For many countries, tourist visits less than 30 days can get VISA at Turkey airport entry point)
- Malaysia: (Some countries do not require or can get VISA at entry point for specific short type of visits)
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs – Malaysia
- TravelMasti.com (General information about VISA Application)
- Worldwide: (While helpful, always double check with official country VISA source for latest information. Sometimes worldwide sites are not up to date)
- WorldTravelGuide.net
- VisaHQ.com (Very easy to use to see if you require VISA to certain country, though still need to confirm with direct official country source. I can see some discrepancies)
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“Picture America Contest” to the rescue
In an effort to promote US tourism more, USA Today and Discover America have opened up the”Picture America Contest“, starting 10th of April. The contest “requires participants to submit their iconic images of America that capture the essence of the country and best represent it for international travelers. Discover America is the official travel and tourism website of the United States.”.
The winner will get a prize of 4-night trip from Travelocity, and a $500 American Express airfare voucher, and the choice of stays in posh hotels in Las Vegas, New Orleans or Orlando. Winning images will be used by Discover American to promote US tourism as well.
Contest closing date is May 8th, after which voting will take place between May 25th and June 8th. Winners will be announced then on June 22nd. Not much time left, get your cameras to work.
[via triphow]
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Discounted Airfare Deals
Continental Airlines have started a special Summer Europe Fares for US travelers starting at $136. Offer expires at the end of this April month and is valid for summer travels. This comes along other airfare deals going on right now from other companies like Expedia.
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Summer sale starts at Southwest Airlines
Earlier than ever, Southwest Airlines have started their summer sale with one-way fares from $49-$99. One traveler was able to save $161 for his round-trip by delaying his booking, only to get this summer sale offer. So if you’re planning to travel inside the US, this is your time to book. So visit the Southwest Airlines offers page.
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Airlines on time arrival rate improves by 4.6%
A monthly federal air traffic report released yesterday have shown a clear improvement in the US nation’s largest airlines on time arrival rate, 77%, as compared to same time January last year of 72.4%. Part of the reason might be the slower traffic caused by the suffering economy.
Read more details on USA TODAY.
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Decline in travel cancels 5 Buffalo Airport Hotels
Following the sharp decline in travels, reaching 10% this Januray, 5 Buffalo airport hotels have been canceled, including two Marriott properties, and one Hyatt Place.
via USATODAY.com.
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Play your onlines games on Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines have announced the starting of inflight wifi testing phase which will run for two months for FREE, and after that, based on customer feedback, the service fees structure will be decided. The testing will be done on some Boeing 737-700s and will be using Row’s 44 satellite-based wifi service. So if you’re traveling in the United States, you may try to get on board of one of these airplanes and get a free wifi experience.
Alaska Airlines Inflight Wi-Fi Internet service can be used inflight on any Wi-Fi enabled device such as laptops, smartphones and MP3 players. The service is currently in the trial phase and will be free for passengers at the start of the service trial. Similar in operation to a high-speed office or home network, Alaska Airlines’ service enables passengers to perform a range of activities, including browsing the Web, accessing online music, games, podcasts and webcasts, and sending
e-mail.
via CrunchGear.
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Obama to raise Airline passenger fee?
This is bad news for both airlines and travelers in the united states, with the new proposed budget proposal by President Obama putting the majority of aviation security cost per passenger on the passenger him self. Currently, a passenger pays between $2.5 and $5 for a trip, which the Obama administration says covers only 36% of the cost.
Airlines them selves are against this ruling, as it will affect their sales eventually and limit their ticket price. The new rule, if approved, will be effective in 2012.
More on CNN.
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Normandy Hotel renovation completed
The Normandy 3 Star Hotel located at 2118 Wayoming Ave. NW in Washington D.C. have just completed it’s multi-million dollar renovation of it’s 75 rooms, equipping it with technological facilities such as high-speed internet, cable TV, refrigerators and other stuff as well. For full details read the full article on Business Journal.
To be one the first to try out the new amenities, compare the hotel rates and book your room now.
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