Even when you independently search for vacation deals on-line, it’s important to book through web sites and companies that have experienced travel specialists backing them to answer any questions, reaffirm decisions or offer personal travel advice. GoFox.com is one such site. Backed by the travel specialists of Fox World Travel, a Full-Service Travel Agency, GoFox.com gives customers who prefer to search for their own cruises and vacations that opportunity, while also offering the support of travel specialists that average over 10 years experience. Travelers can find a vacation on the web site and have the option to book directly online or simply call a travel specialist, just to ensure all of the details are in line. It’s a win-win situation for everyone!
Friday, May 22, 2009
Travel Agents Help with "When to Book?" Questions
With the fluctuation of travel package and cruise prices and the availability of early-booking deals, last-minute deals, seasonal deals, individual resorts deals, and who knows what other deals... the answer travelers are truly searching for is “when should I buy?” With years of experience, travel agents are the best equipped to help customers make decisions. Travel agencies also have access to negotiated group space, negotiated hotel rooms and the best insurance available that allows for refunds on price reductions for select vacations.
Even when you independently search for vacation deals on-line, it’s important to book through web sites and companies that have experienced travel specialists backing them to answer any questions, reaffirm decisions or offer personal travel advice. GoFox.com is one such site. Backed by the travel specialists of Fox World Travel, a Full-Service Travel Agency, GoFox.com gives customers who prefer to search for their own cruises and vacations that opportunity, while also offering the support of travel specialists that average over 10 years experience. Travelers can find a vacation on the web site and have the option to book directly online or simply call a travel specialist, just to ensure all of the details are in line. It’s a win-win situation for everyone!
Even when you independently search for vacation deals on-line, it’s important to book through web sites and companies that have experienced travel specialists backing them to answer any questions, reaffirm decisions or offer personal travel advice. GoFox.com is one such site. Backed by the travel specialists of Fox World Travel, a Full-Service Travel Agency, GoFox.com gives customers who prefer to search for their own cruises and vacations that opportunity, while also offering the support of travel specialists that average over 10 years experience. Travelers can find a vacation on the web site and have the option to book directly online or simply call a travel specialist, just to ensure all of the details are in line. It’s a win-win situation for everyone!
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
London vs. New York Theatre
London Theatre or New York Theatre….that may be the question: Whether ‘tis more economical, authentic, stimulating, or glamorous to choose one experience over the other may be a decision which requires advice from your well-traveled friends, theatre critics and certainly your travel agent.
Fox World Travel can assist you with the travel information necessary to make an educated decision and help you with your “theatre break” as they say in Europe.
Things to consider –
1 – U.S. Citizens are required to have a passport to travel to London. If you don’t have one, you should get one. After all, when your friends invite you to join them on their London Theatre “last minute special” you don’t want to turn them down because you don’t have proper documentation.
2 – Flying time from O’Hare to London is eight hours, from LA it's about ten hours and from New York, about seven hours. But, interestingly enough, airfare is not always logically based on the flying times. Airfare to London during what is commonly called low season (November to March) and shoulder season (April, May, and October) is often deeply discounted and could conceivably be less than your New York airfare.
3 – Both destinations offer discounted theatre tickets at kiosks throughout the theatre districts. This is an excellent way to find discounted tickets with savings of up to 50 per cent (usually available on the day of the show). Of course, if there is a “must-see” show on your wish list, you should consider buying those in advance. Many tour operators will include show tickets of your choice as an optional component in their packages.
4 – Where to stay? New York accommodations in the Broadway Theatre District can range from modest to magnificent depending on location and amenities. When looking for accommodations in London select hotels in the Leicester Square or Piccadilly area to be close to West End Theatre.
Whether you choose New York or London, the experts at Fox World Travel can help you develop the theatre package that’s right for you.
Fox World Travel can assist you with the travel information necessary to make an educated decision and help you with your “theatre break” as they say in Europe.
Things to consider –
1 – U.S. Citizens are required to have a passport to travel to London. If you don’t have one, you should get one. After all, when your friends invite you to join them on their London Theatre “last minute special” you don’t want to turn them down because you don’t have proper documentation.
2 – Flying time from O’Hare to London is eight hours, from LA it's about ten hours and from New York, about seven hours. But, interestingly enough, airfare is not always logically based on the flying times. Airfare to London during what is commonly called low season (November to March) and shoulder season (April, May, and October) is often deeply discounted and could conceivably be less than your New York airfare.
3 – Both destinations offer discounted theatre tickets at kiosks throughout the theatre districts. This is an excellent way to find discounted tickets with savings of up to 50 per cent (usually available on the day of the show). Of course, if there is a “must-see” show on your wish list, you should consider buying those in advance. Many tour operators will include show tickets of your choice as an optional component in their packages.
4 – Where to stay? New York accommodations in the Broadway Theatre District can range from modest to magnificent depending on location and amenities. When looking for accommodations in London select hotels in the Leicester Square or Piccadilly area to be close to West End Theatre.
Whether you choose New York or London, the experts at Fox World Travel can help you develop the theatre package that’s right for you.
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
"The Best Job in the World"
Island Caretaker Great Barrier Reef: that is the prize "job" that 34 year old British citizen, Ben Southall won. The contest, which was part of a marketing campaign by Tourism Queensland, awarded the winner the role of Island Caretaker for six months on luxurious Hamilton Island on the Great Barrier Reef. It's a live-in position with flexible working hours where the main responsibilities would include exploring the islands of the Great Barrier Reef to discover what the area has to offer and then report the findings via weekly blogs, photo diary, video updates and ongoing media interviews.
Mr. Southhall will be paid a salary of AUD $150,00.00 (approximately $111,000.00 USD) for a six-month contract. He will receive roundtrip airfare from his home country (England), accommodation in a three-bedroom villa on Hamilton Island (which he plans on sharing with his Canadian girlfriend) complete with plunge pool, endless ocean views, and a golf cart, a computer with internet access, digital video and still camera access, plus travel to a number of the other Islands of the Great Barrier Reef.
Stretching for 2,600 kilometres, and composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands, the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia is the world's largest coral reef system. The World Heritage-listed area supports a diversity of wildlife including whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and more than 1,500 species of fish. The reef is an extremely popular destination for tourists, sustainably managing approximately 2 million visitors each year.
According to the contest description the successful applicant should posses:
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Good written and verbal English skills
- An adventurous attitude
- Willingness to try new things
- A passion for the outdoors
- Good swimming skills and enthusiasm for snorkeling and/or diving
- Ability to engage with others
- At least one year's relevant experience
Apparently 34,0000 individuals thought that they possessed these qualities as that is the number of applications received by Tourism Queensland. The group was narrowed down to 16 finalists who came from 15 different countries. They were flown to Hamilton Island for a final series of tests, including demonstrating their swimming abilities, snorkeling and being pampered at a luxurious island resort.
Ben's 60-second application video showed him riding an ostrich and being kissed by a leopard (in Africa where he is a charity fundraiser), before driving off into the sunset yelling: "If it's the best job in the world then I'm off to the best place in the world". Throughout the selection process, the candidates were expected to demonstrate a "passion" for the job and come up with ideas on how best to promote the Great Barrier Reef and other Queensland attractions.
The job starts on July 1. We'll keep an eye out for Ben's Blog and find out if he truly does believe it is "The Best Job in the World".
Mr. Southhall will be paid a salary of AUD $150,00.00 (approximately $111,000.00 USD) for a six-month contract. He will receive roundtrip airfare from his home country (England), accommodation in a three-bedroom villa on Hamilton Island (which he plans on sharing with his Canadian girlfriend) complete with plunge pool, endless ocean views, and a golf cart, a computer with internet access, digital video and still camera access, plus travel to a number of the other Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. Stretching for 2,600 kilometres, and composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 900 islands, the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, Australia is the world's largest coral reef system. The World Heritage-listed area supports a diversity of wildlife including whales, dolphins, sea turtles, and more than 1,500 species of fish. The reef is an extremely popular destination for tourists, sustainably managing approximately 2 million visitors each year.
According to the contest description the successful applicant should posses:
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills
- Good written and verbal English skills
- An adventurous attitude
- Willingness to try new things
- A passion for the outdoors
- Good swimming skills and enthusiasm for snorkeling and/or diving
- Ability to engage with others
- At least one year's relevant experience
Apparently 34,0000 individuals thought that they possessed these qualities as that is the number of applications received by Tourism Queensland. The group was narrowed down to 16 finalists who came from 15 different countries. They were flown to Hamilton Island for a final series of tests, including demonstrating their swimming abilities, snorkeling and being pampered at a luxurious island resort.
Ben's 60-second application video showed him riding an ostrich and being kissed by a leopard (in Africa where he is a charity fundraiser), before driving off into the sunset yelling: "If it's the best job in the world then I'm off to the best place in the world". Throughout the selection process, the candidates were expected to demonstrate a "passion" for the job and come up with ideas on how best to promote the Great Barrier Reef and other Queensland attractions. The job starts on July 1. We'll keep an eye out for Ben's Blog and find out if he truly does believe it is "The Best Job in the World".
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