Peru Trip - Lima

It has been a long time since I have been so excited about a trip. I am not sure if it is the fact I am once again venturing off to a new country and continent to explore or if it is that I have pulled out my good old backpack to use once again that hasn‘t been used since completing our year long Living a Dream trip around the world. Or perhaps it is just because I am finally going to get to see the elusive Lost City of the Incas – Machu Picchu and a trip into the steamy Amazon jungle – two things that I have always wanted to do.

As I sit here at Terminal 3 at Pearson International I wonder who else will be in our GAP Adventure group. Specializing in small adventure groups just about anywhere in the world, this will be my first trip with GAP whom I have sold so many times to clients and have always raved about their experience. I can`t wait!

Travelling with Continental Airlines via Houston our busy 11 day itinerary starts in Lima. From there we will venture north to Chiclayo and Trujillo before flying high into the Andes to Cusco. From there we explore the Sacred Valley, Machu Picchu, and the town Augas Caliente before flying north again to the Amazon and then back to Lima to make the journey back home to Toronto.

The tour looks incredible hitting so many of the highlights in the 11 days that we are away. Of course Peru has so much to offer there is just no way that we can see and do it all in an 11 day trip so I will have to save hiking the Inca Trail, Lake Titicaca, Puna, Colca Canyon and Arequipa for a return visit.

For now I will open up my guide book on Peru to keep learning about the fascinating history and all this incredible country has to offer before I get there myself and experience it first hand. Throughout the trip, as time permits, I hope to post regular updates and photos here so come back and visit often.
Cheers,
Carl

Oklahoma City Airport Examiner: Ten ways to make the most of your travel agent

Oklahoma City Airport Examiner: Ten ways to make the most of your travel agent

The above link takes you to an excellent article working with travel agents. It is a business that I love and have a passion for and agree with almost everything that is written in this article. Hope you enjoy.

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Travelling with your Pet?

More and more consumers these days are bringing their pets along for vacations. Although many hotels are modifying their policies to allow pets - and some even catering to pets with special doggies beds, spas and snacks. However, it can still be challenging to find what hotels are pet friendly.

If you travel with your pet then this is a site you will want to bookmark for future reference:

http://www.bringyourpet.com/

Have a look and keep it in mind if you are setting off on travels with your pet!

New Online Travel Scam - Beware

Yet another online travel scam is emerging making consumers think twice about booking on a website that they are unfamiliar with. Top Hotel Chains such as Hyatt, Ramada, Wyndham and others are finding that over 71,000 travellers each month are getting caught in this new travel scam when they are trying to book their own hotels online.

When booking hotels, consumers are redirected to another fraudulent website that looks just like the real hotel website where they proceed to provide all their contact information and credit card numbers. Upon arriving at their hotel no reservation exists and for the room they have already paid for in full by credit card.

For more details on this story have a look at http://www.fraudtip.com/ or Click Here and remember to be very careful anytime you are giving your credit card or private information out over the internet. Only deal with site you are 100% you know and trust!

A Look at Why You Need Out of Country Medical Insurance

Travel and Medical Insurance are so important to have when you are leaving the country. People say they never use - but of course you never plan to use it. However when you need it, it is very important to have it there for you.

Watch this video and remember that medical services are not the same every where in the world - make sure you have proper coverage for good medical care!

Princess sets record bookings

Princess Cruises have happily announced that they have just set a booking for the most number of cabins booked ever in 1 day! On the same day, they set a record for the most number of Alaska CruiseTours booked in 1 day!

The economy may be slow and media are pushing out doom and gloom, but people are still travelling.

Of course part of the reason Princess has set this new record is all the great promotions they have on to entice consumers to travel. Princess has some great fare and in particular, unprecedented rates for their Alaska Cruise and Cruise Tours on right now.

As a traveller what does it mean to you? Take advantage of the rates while you can! When the economy picks up again the prices are sure to climb so grab the deals while they are available!

Carnival Cruises Launches Early Booking Fares

Carnival is excited to announce that on Monday, January 12, they will launch a new cruise pricing option called Early Saver, which will offer fares as much as 25 percent lower than our best generally available rates! Early Saver also provides rate protection for passengers if rates later drop below what was originally paid.

The Early Saver rate protection feature provides that if a lower Carnival advertised rate becomes available after the booking is made, a rate adjustment can be requested and Carnival will issue the difference in the form of a non-refundable shipboard credit. The lower fare must be for the same ship, sailing date, stateroom category and number of guests. You can now book in advance with confidence that you are locking in the absolute best rates by booking early!

Early Saver rates will be offered up to three months prior to sailing date for cruises of five days or less and up to five months prior to sailing date for longer length voyages, subject to availability. Early Saver fares include all stateroom types, including suites and allow you to choose a specific stateroom at the time of booking. Early Saver bookings require a non-refundable deposit compared to the usual refundable deposit.

The Early Saver program will be available on virtually all Carnival ships and itineraries.

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For those of you who sleep on your flights....

Travel Trends for 2009

In a time when most countries in the world have had their economies hit hard, one has to wonder what that will be for travellers and the travel industry in 2009. Studies are showing that people are still planning on travelling, but cutting back perhaps on the frequency, length of trip and the more lavish expenditures during their original booking and when in destination.

Definitely for those that are travelling their are some great deals out there too with hotels, resorts and cruise lines.

Travel & Leisure Magazine has put together their list of their top travel trends for 2009. Ranging from Flash Packers to High Speed Trains to Luxury Hotels In Africa click on the link below to watch their slide show of the biggest travel trends for the year to come:

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