Speed Up and Ease YOUR Boarding

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Trusted Traveler Programs

CBP's Trusted Traveler Programs provide expedited travel for pre-approved, low risk travelers through dedicated lanes and kiosks.  Recently introduced program to ease the boarding process, preapproved travelers, special lanes at security check points.  Exit and Entry

Many frequent travelers, both for business and pleasure have been looking for something like this for years. Those long, slow lines of unaccustom travelers can make you pull your hair out, tire you out before you even see the door of the plane. Ending stressful waiting in line and speedier boarding is finally a recognized goal of the United States Government.

And now moving into Foreign Air Carriers
Air Canada passengers now are eligible for the Transportation Security Administration's PreCheck program at U.S. airports, according to TSA. The airline is the first non-U.S. participant in the expedited security screening program and "TSA is working with additional international carriers."






***Now a program to get in early.
Global Entry is a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) program that allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the United States. Though intended for frequent international travelers, there is no minimum number of trips necessary to qualify for the program. Participants may enter the United States by using automated kiosks located at select airports.

At airports, program participants proceed to Global Entry kiosks, present their machine-readable passport or U.S. permanent resident card, place their fingertips on the scanner for fingerprint verification, and make a customs declaration. The kiosk issues the traveler a transaction receipt and directs the traveler to baggage claim and the exit.

Travelers must be pre-approved for the Global Entry program. All applicants undergo a rigorous background check and interview before enrollment.
While Global Entry's goal is to speed travelers through the process, members may be selected for further examination when entering the United States.

{Reprinted directly from US Government Web Site:  Global Entry - Click here }

Turn Airline Spoilage into a FREE Ticket

{Anyone who has traveled by Air over the years have heard about over bookings and people getting "bumped" from their flights, here is more to the story.  First hand experience on an international flight and the "perks" on a voluntary release of seats.}

Free Worldwide Airline Ticket, no joke! 
Airlines give away vouchers good for worldwide travel and you can earn some for yourself or others to travel with you.

First, let me relate my personal story to you and give you an actual example of a $1200 transportation voucher for travel on American Airlines that I earned simply giving up my seat on a full flight.

My wife and I have a timeshare in Cancun, Mexico and we travel there in January or February every year. Yes, it's the busy season in Cancun and after one year being there at "Spring Break" we try to avoid the over booked hotel and condos and hordes of wild, excited young folks. However, the fact is the busy flights are what we want to look for in order to take advantage of our plan to have the airline give us free tickets.

This last February we had purchased our two tickets using frequent flyer miles that we had earned with our American Airlines Advantage CitiBank credit card. A free ticket we had earned just paying our bills with our credit card. We are going to spend the money anyway so why not pay with a credit card that we earn free airline tickets. We purchased our tickets in the fall and made our timeshare and airline reservations several months in advance. We knew of course that this was a busy travel time, and that the flights would be full.

Today with almost every flight full and airlines realizing cancelations are inevitable many flights are maximized or sold to capacity, maybe a little over. That is when our luck begins. Traveling at busy times, holidays, spring break, school vacations we can almost always count on flights sold with more passengers than seats.

03/12/2018 Airlines claim less overbooking - reductions in over sales.

The airlines realize people will volunteer to accept a "bump" for money and other compensation. Being bumped off a flight is not the nicest thing in the world unless you want to take advantage of the situation and accept the airline's offer. Remember it is negotiable and the airline would much rather pay someone to step aside and not have to force the issue of a overbooked fight.

They will offer on domestic flight $200-300 in the form of a voucher for future airline tickets or even a free round trip ticket for use at a later time, usually within one year. In addition to offering you the next available flight to your destination, they will have available for two or more hour wait vouchers for food. If it happens to be the last flight of the night and you are at a connection airport you can ask for hotel accommodations as well.

What you receive is a matter of negotiating with the gate agents, in a polite and reasonable manner. They have limits and there maybe other people who have put their names on the volunteer list also. In our situation in February we had traveled from our home in Tucson and were making an afternoon connection in Dallas Fort Worth Airport on an International Flight.

The gate agents had made an announcement that the flight we were to take from Dallas Fort Worth to Cancun for was full and the airline was looking for volunteers to give up their seats on the flight and in return would be guaranteed a seat on the next flight in about an hour and a half. The offer was $600 per passenger or in our case $1200 for any American Airline flights in the next year.

I asked my wife about us standing aside for a couple of hours, giving up the seats we had booked for free using our frequent flyer miles and taking the later flight? She said oke but make sure the next flight is one that we can get on and still get to Cancun tonight.

I was assured the next flight had several empty seats and we would have no problem being boarded on the very next flight and arrive about two hours later than we had planned. The gate took our tickets and said as soon as they got the flight boarded and closed out they would get our vouchers and board passing for the next flight.

Within about a half hour we were called back to the gate boarding counter given our two $600 vouchers and two boarding passes for first class....not a bad little extra perk we hadn't expected when we gave up our two coach tickets. We arrived one and half hour later than our original schedule to enjoy our week in Cancun with our $1200 vouchers for future travel.

Now what are some of the tips that you can use to "earn" your next flights free? Well I have some suggestions and I will share them with you, good luck on helping the airline with their spoilage. Airline spoilage is a plane leaving the airport with an empty seat.....once the plane leaves the gate an empty seat can never be recovered.....it is wasted.

Terms that need explaining: What is getting "bumped"?
Bumping is when an airline overbooks a flight and must "bump" or deny people with paid reservations boarding the flight. Overbooking as I outlined earlier is a common practice for airline to eliminate or limit the empty seats or spoilage on any flight. People may get caught in traffic, have an illness or some other last minute upset in their travel plans. No airline wants a flight to leave the gate with empty seats, money that will never be recovered. Airlines have taken to selling a few more seats than are actually on the aircraft.

What happens when everyone that is confirmed on the flight shows up? They offer to buy back the seats from passengers on a voluntary basis.

03/12/2018  When the airline can’t get enough customers to give up their reservations voluntarily, it can deny passengers boarding against their will. How do they figure out who gets bumped? American Airlines, for example, says it decides based mainly on who checked in last, but also using factors such as the airfare paid and a passenger’s status in the carrier’s loyalty program. In other words, a passenger with a cheap seat in coach who isn’t a loyalty club member and checked in late will be the first one involuntarily bumped from an overbooked flight.

Now how to plan to get bumped
First and foremost buy a ticket on a flight that has the best opportunity of being overbooked or sold out. Think about the days that the tickets are the most expensive. Sunday afternoons and evenings, people have to be back at work or school on Monday. Friday afternoons when the business travelers are headed home for the weekend and folks that can want to start their long weekend early. If you are traveling between two cities what type of flight do you prefer? Nonstop of course, who wants to change planes and spend time between flights? My little story also told you before and after a holiday or major vacation time for families.

Buy your tickets with those points in mind. You can always call the night before the flight or even go online into your airline's web site and check out the seat map or ask the airline agent if the flight has extra seats available. If the flight looks full get to the airport early and check-in, get to the gate and listen for any announcement about needing volunteers. The gate agents will usually indicate they have a full flight and asking for volunteers to give up their seats for compensation. You can ask about a volunteer list from the gate agent, but don't act like a vulture waiting to hold up the bank.



One last word of caution. You can negotiate with the gate agent a little, food vouchers, overnight hotel voucher or even transportation vouchers. How the negotiation goes depends on how desperate the airline is for seats, how many people have volunteered, but just remember the airline has set guidelines for their agents in compensating passengers.

*Ask about how the next flight looks for you to board if you accept being voluntarily bumped.

*Ask about any restrictions on free tickets or vouchers and how long you have to use them.

*Watch out for standby on another flight it could be just as full as the flight you are giving up.

**Note Rules on Overbooking and Involuntarily bumped are subject to revisions and changes. The airline agents will gladly update you should the problem come up.


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Airlines often oversell flights, end up bumping passengers.  

David Koenig, AP Airlines Writer,Associated Press

VOLUNTEERS

When they know a flight is oversold, airlines will ask for volunteers to give up their seat, usually for a travel voucher or other reward, and a seat on a later flight. According to the government, 434,000 passengers voluntarily gave up seats on the country's largest 12 airlines last year, including nearly 63,000 on United. The champion of overbooking was Delta Air Lines — about 130,000 passengers on Delta agreed to give up their seats last year.

When voluntary offers don't work, the airlines can deny boarding — or "bump" passengers against their will. That appears to be what happened before Sunday night's United flight from Chicago to Louisville, Kentucky. When it comes to forcing passengers off a flight, Southwest is the undisputed leader among the larger airlines — it bumped nearly 15,000 passengers last year, according to government figures.

Federal rules spell out how much the airline must pay each passenger who is forced off a flight. Airlines must give bumped passengers a written statement that explains their compensation rights.

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COMPENSATION

Compensation varies by how long the passenger will be delayed. If the airline can rebook the passenger and get him to his destination within an hour of his originally scheduled arrival time, no compensation is required.

If the passenger will arrive between one and two hours later than planned — or between one and four hours for an international flight — the airline must pay the passenger twice the amount of the one-way fare to his destination, up to $675.

If the passenger will be delayed more than two hours — or four hours for international flights — the airline must pay him four times the one-way fare, up to $1,350.

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AVOIDING GETTING BUMPED

Airlines will usually bump people flying on the cheapest tickets because the required compensation will be lower. Carriers have other rules, too. United Airlines says that when deciding who gets bumped, it considers how long it will take for passengers to reach their destination on a later flight, it won't break up a family group, and won't bump minors who are traveling alone.

Airlines are most likely to oversell flights during busy travel periods such as spring break and the summer-vacation season, but bumping can happen any time there is bad weather that causes some flights to be canceled.

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IF YOU WANT TO BE BUMPED

Some savvy travelers see oversold flights as an opportunity — for them. They'll give up their seats if the airline makes a sweet enough offer. Some check their flight's seating chart ahead of time to see if it's sold out. If you aim to be bumped, sit near the gate agent's desk so you can pounce before other passengers take that offer of travel vouchers, gift cards, and sometimes cash. If offered a spot on a later flight, make sure it's a confirmed seat. And don't check a bag.

David Koenig can be reached at http://twitter.com/airlinewriter

All material herein © '2007-2018 Harvey Akeson  Reprint by permission: harvey@harveyakeson.com

Australia-WOW! & Saving Money on Airline Tickets

SAD--Can't go--see what you are missing!

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Yep, that's me, picture actually taken with the Fairy Penquins.
St Philip Island off Melbourne

Experience one of Australia’s most popular attractions. Each night at sunset you’ll be amazed by Little Penguins returning ashore after a day’s fishing.

See the world’s smallest penguin in its natural habitat from viewing stands and boardwalks. Enjoy interactive and educational displays in the visitor centre and the spectacular coastal scenery from the Penguin Parade. This experience is sure to be the highlight of your visit. As the sun fades in the sky, Little Penguins waddle up the beach to the safety of their homes in the sand dunes. Witness this magical procession – it is a treat never forgotten.

Discover Victoria’s Yarra Valley wine region on this day trip from Melbourne.  Travel through the Dandenong Ranges and Yarra Valley wine region on a full-day tour from Melbourne. 

Yarra Valley

Rolling hills, manicured vineyards, tranquil towns and a renowned gourmet trail – welcome to the Yarra Valley! This scenic slice of rural Victoria is an easy drive from central Melbourne, and a popular spot for hot-air balloon rides, winery lunches and scenic Sunday drives.

Most notably, the Yarra Valley is one of Australia's prime wine-growing regions. Wine-tasting at boutique wineries and long, lazy lunches at vineyard restaurants are popular pursuits.

Pick up some notable pinot noir, chardonnay or sparkling wines at vineyards like Domain Chandon, De Bortoli and Yering Station, stop for a little cheese-grazing at the Yarra Valley Dairy, and browse antique shops in charming Yarra Valley towns.

Healesville Sanctuary, home to more than 200 species of native Australian wildlife. Enjoy a gourmet picnic lunch from one of the on-site cafés (own expense), and then set off to explore the zoo’s beautifully landscaped habitats. Get an up-close encounter with amazing marsupials like kangaroos, wallabies, wombats, Tasmanian devils and koalas, and observe other animals like echidnas, platypuses, lyrebirds and dingoes. Attend various feedings and presentations throughout the day to learn more about these incredible creatures.  Sit back and relax on the return drive to Melbourne, where you’ll be dropped off back at your original departure point in the late afternoon.

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Are they worth it? Can they really save you money?

Let me give a full disclosure about myself. I am a very happy retired employee of a major airline’s reservations office. I appreciated the work, loved the customers, enjoyed working with the other staff members and the 18 years of almost free worldwide travel.

It’s my believe the writers of airline secrets guides promote the sales with ad copy expressing how disgruntled and angry they are with their unhappy association with their former employers. If that sells books, go ahead, but some of us know the perks you enjoyed in your former positions.

The question is are the e-books or guides worth the time and expense? 
Yes, definitely! Ignore the angry tones in their writings, a lot of money saving and vital information is being shared. Believe me they are making up for their discomfort each time someone buys their e-book.

I recommend prior to planning your trip and buying any tickets, making any reservations, cars, hotels, cruises you purchase at least one "insider's guide". Your wallet will love you and you will enjoy the trip and the savings that can be yours. The information is immediately available in the form of e-books that can be downloaded to your computer for reference as you go about your online shopping.

In recent years the airlines have tacked on so many extra charges and fees in addition to the cost of the ticket. In times past you called the airline reservation 800 number, got some personal assistance and that was that.

Since then higher fuel prices and yes low cost carrier competition has sent airline scurrying for additional income sources. Different airlines have come up with various add on costs. Some charge you to buy a ticket over the phone, they expect you to favor their web sites and reduce the employee costs of ticket shopping. Remember when you could go to the airport ticket counter and buy your ticket, now that costs extra money with some airlines.

Prior to 9/11 and the terrorists strikes on New York, airlines had ticket offices in most major cities. Only a few remain today, so if you are not paying by credit card on the airline’s web site expect a little extra charge on top of the price of the ticket.

Using the information you learn from e-book guides like “Insider Secrets To Cheap Flights” you learn about some of the other expenses of flying today. Fees to check your bags, in economy class no more free meals, even snacks are purchased. You’ll possibly pay extra for a blanket or pillow and prior to the flight seat selection.

These and many other items to prepare you for your travel are covered. Whether the travel is for business or pleasure the advance preparation is worth much more than the cost of even a couple of “insider guides“. Starting any trip with unexpected surprises all along the way is the surest way to ruin a travel experience.

Many of the writers have included bonuses, such as latest security tips, best buys on hotels, cars, cruises and additional travel related items. Check for any additional offerings with an e-book purchase most will include some extras.
“Insider Secrets to CheapFlights” is a very worth while purchase, as are the other two listed guides.

My final word, avoid any unnecessary hassles spend a few bucks for the experts "secret". They will spill the beans, after all don't they tell everyone how angry they are with their former employers.

Yucatan Archaeological Wonders

Must See Destination in Cancun-Mexico

By: Aniruddha Badola

If you are thinking of travelling to Mexico, you must visit Cancun. It is a destination that is favoured by many. Why, it is a place that is the favourite vacation destination of countless people from all over the world.

Cancun offers more than any other vacation spot in the world. It may not have the cultural and historical signs of the Mexican people but it is close the many places where the culture lovers would love to go. More over it is beautiful. Cancun, which is often called the Mexican Caribbean is a scenic city located on the Yucatan Channel.

Cancun offers more to see and do than any other place in Mexico. Created specially as a leisure spot, this place has all that a vacationer and traveller can desire. If you want to surf, sail, or even lie down and lie down in the sun on a beach, you must come to Cancun.

Of course Cancun offers much more than that!

Chitchen Itza, Mexico is a fascinating archaeological site which is just half a day away from Cancun, Mexico. You can visit the place, explore the ruins, and climb the structures which are called “Mexican Pyramids” in local parlance. You can even enter the pyramids, and see the sculptures. There is so much history to see. You can even stand where the human sacrifices took place. The interesting facts are given by the guides who inform you about the death games. Ancient basketball matches apparently took place where the stakes were very high. The losing team was put to death! There are sound and light shows in the nights where even the enactment of ritual sacrifices is staged for the tourists.

Xel Ha Nature Park is also very close to Cancun. This is a naturally insulated cove with a high sea bed, where you can safely snorkel with hundreds of colourful fish among the coral reef. It is a safe and secluded place and offers a fascinating and memorable experience.


Sleeping Sharks a rare sight that can be seen here in Cancun ! There is an underwater cave just outside Cancun that the locals call the "cave of the sleeping sharks”. Sharks are genetically designed to keep moving even when they are asleep because movement is required to keep the water going through their lungs for them to breathe. This cave has some naturally formed sedative inside it, and sharks travelling through the cave lose consciousness. It is an enthralling sight to see such dangerous and magnificent fish totally immobile at such close quarters. Nowhere else in the world can you see this, but at Cancun!

Come and see the Pink Sand, yes the sand of Cancun is pink in colour, and does not burn the feet since it reflects the sun. The roads are unique, built in loop lanes. There is no traffic jam and there are no traffic lights.

The water is lovely, azure blue in colour. The people are friendly, approachable and helpful. Mexico is a wonderful place and Cancun is its star attraction.

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Author: Aniruddha Badola
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Things to See and Do--Hawaii Adventures

Why Hawaii?

Price, Convenience and Exciting Beach Activities
Travelers have found two major changes recently that takes the pleasure out of vacations.

***Safety is being compromised in world travels, not so in Hawaii
***Dollar Exchange rates don't exist in Hawaii

Americans and Canadians are finding family vacations and leisure travel is becoming a bigger chore. The fun trip around the world visiting foreign places with the different cultures isn't the same today. So many folks come home and either say "never again" or "was it worth it?".

Not to worry...even if you have been to Hawaii before there still is a great deal to discover and lots of fun. So many things to do, low cost budget activities...scenes to see!




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Fodor’s provides you with the insight and tools you need to experience the trips you want. Fodor's offers the assurance of our expertise, the guarantee of selectivity and the choice details that truly define a destination.

On Maui a must visit and a no cost fun place is in Lahaina at "Dan's Green House".  You Tube under three minutes--Click here

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You will find a definite respite from the hub bub of tourist traps and get lost in the wonder of our little oasis. Famous since 1976 and a legend on Maui for 30 years, Dan's Green House is must for all visitors and a experience you will never forget. When you enter Dan’s Green House you enter a wonderland of fragrant tropical plants and flowers, beautiful exotic birds and wise miniature piglets greeting you with cherubic little smiles.

In addition to creating a tropical fantasy for our customers they have developed one of the most comprehensive Certified Nurseries on Maui. All the tropical Hawaiian plants such as Ginger, Hibiscus, Anthurium, Plumeria, Orchids and more can be shipped or hand carried to every State.

Dan’s Green House is known the world over as Maui's exclusive retailer of Fuku-Bonsai lava rock plants. Each plant is grown from seed out of a hand-sculptured lava rock and nurtured for up to 5 years in the nursery before being brought into the shop for it's journey to your home or office. These plants are very "easy care" and will live for many many years.

Another exceptional item you will find at Dan's Green House is the exotic hand-fed baby birds. Dan's Green House carries the sweetest, nicest, best quality baby birds in the world which can be adopted and shipped from their happy home to your happy home. You can find a cheaper bird, but you won’t find a better bird!

Dan's Green House also has the exclusive 'Singapore' Plumeria plants. This flower represents the scent of Hawaii. The 'Singapore' variety grows and flowers all year around unlike other varieties that are deciduous or dormant five months out of the year. Plumeria flowers are worn by Hawaii's exotic Hula Dancers. They can also be easily grown in your home or office and shipped anywhere in the United States.

A visit to Dan's Green House is a wonderful, happy, memorable experience that keeps folks enchanted and returning for more. We count our blessings and you will too for discovering Dan's Green House. The fun experience and be yours without cost, yet a most delightful education on Hawaii's plants and floral. Take time to tour the fun store, and experience the joy of a tropical fantasy come true. 193 Lahainaluna Road Lahaina - Maui, Hawaii

6 Ways To Get off the Beaten Path in Hawaii:

⧫Hike along the Napali Coast on Kauai.

⧫Discover the local art scene in downtown Oahu during the monthly “First Friday” art walk.

⧫Take a swim in the peaceful waters of Kaupoa beach on Molokai.

⧫Sunbathe on the golden sands of Polihua Beach on Lanai.

⧫Dress warmly and watch the sunrise from the top of Haleakala National Park on Maui.

⧫Hike between the lush, 2000-foot cliffs of Waipio Valley on Hawaii's Big Island.

Staying in Hawaii
Finding accommodations is easy in Hawaii. You'll find everything here from historic hotels and boutiques, to bed and breakfasts, rental condos, and luxury resorts. You'll find more than 30,000 hotel rooms on Oahu alone.

OAHU is where Honolulu, Waikiki (Tourist and Hotels), Pearl Harbor, Oahu Polynesian Cultural Center, North Shore - Big wave surfing, and a must visit is Waimea Falls Park. Oahu is home of so much of Hawaii, but just to mention one more famous landmark, Diamond Head.

Anytime of year is a good time to visit Hawaii. Summer, between April and November, is warmer and drier (average temperature is 75˚-88˚ F) while winter, between December and March, is a bit cooler (68˚-80˚ F). Trade winds keep things comfortable year-round.

Traveling in Hawaii

To really experience all that Hawaii offers, you should consider renting a car. Many visitors also enjoy taking bus tours to conveniently explore the Islands. Shuttles, taxis, and public transport are available on most islands.

Inter-Island Ferry Service – Hawaii Superferry
Hawaii Superferry offers daily service for you and your rental car between Honolulu, Oahu and Kahului, Maui. Click on the link below for route and schedule information, port locations, and travel tips:
Hawaii Superferry

If you are flying with Hawaiian Airlines from Honolulu to a Neighbor Island, you will depart from the Inter-Island Terminal, immediately adjacent and connected to the Main Terminal. If you are flying with Island Air or Pacific Wings from Honolulu to the Neighbor Islands, you will depart from the Commuter Terminal, a one-story building separated from the adjacent Inter-Island Terminal Building by a surface parking lot.

To get to the Inter-Island or Commuter Terminal at Honolulu International Airport:

• The free Wiki-Wiki (Hawaiian for fast, speedy) Shuttle at the Honolulu International Airport provides transportation to and from the departure gates and the Main Terminal and between terminal buildings. Look for signs directing you to the Wiki-Wiki Shuttle.

• It’s a 10- to 15-minute walk from the Main Terminal to the Inter-Island Terminal. There will be signs directing you to INTER-ISLAND FLIGHTS, HAWAIIAN.

• The Commuter Terminal is a 2- to 5-minute walk beyond the Inter-Island Terminal.

Maui, named after the demigod that drew the Hawaiian Islands up from the ocean, is the Valley Isle. Legend says that Maui captured the Sun and secured the promise of long days for the enjoyment of the people and visitors of these islands. Today it is said the Sun resides in the beautiful mountains of Haleakala known as the "House of the Sun". Maui is the second largest island in the Hawaiian chain providing miles and miles of diverse cultures, climates, and landscapes. From the black, white, red, and gold sand beaches to the pastoral village of Heavenly Hana to the soaring sea cliffs and seven sacred pools, Maui has something for everyone. It is no wonder that this sun-drenched island has been voted the "Best Hawaiian Island".

{At the airports and all around the major tourist areas you will find guide books and coupon books, don't overlook gathering them up for the latest things to see and do.}

A great taste of Maui and a welcome to the islands can be found at Boss Frog's. There you can pickup a Maui Hawaii Travel Guide, your source for all your Hawaii vacation sports equipment needs!

Latest Up-to-date information--Totally Fun   Click here

They currently have 7 stores on Maui, 2 on Kauai, and 1 on the Big Island of Hawaii open and ready to serve you. Remember, the more information you obtain the more fun you will have while you are here.


Boss Frog is famous throughout the islands for 20 years of outstanding service and rental of beach equipment. The Maui Hawaii Travel Guide offers up all the info you might expect to find in a traditional book format travel guide, except even better!

Pickup one of their interactive Maui Snorkel Maps for information on Maui's best Snorkeling beaches. Check out the rental of their snorkel equipment and see if they are still offering a FREE ocean snorkeling trip. You will find no better deal anywhere in the world!

Another famous activity on Maui is the Sunrise on Haleakala. It is magnificent, with panoramic views and spectacular colors, it is an experience you will never forget. You can drive up the mountain or start with van pick up from your hotel or condo.

A real adventure is a bicycle trip down Haleakala. You will be transported to the summit of Haleakala, and will be outfitted with all the gear you need for this 38 mile downhill biking adventure. Don't let the 38 miles scare you though, on this trip, all you will be pedaling will be 400 yards! Bring your camera, since there will be plenty of stops to marvel at the views around you, as well as stops at historical churches, flower gardens, and even a stop for a no host brunch. This is one of the most popular Maui activities after perhaps only a ocean snorkeling trip.


Touring Maui Ocean Center, the Hawaiian Aquarium, is a great activity during any vacation to Maui, whether a family vacation, a romantic honeymoon, a relaxing retreat or an adventurous tour. Maui Ocean Center complements many of Maui’s most popular activities, including snorkel trips and whale watches. The aquarium is about a half an hour or less from most condos and hotels on Maui; located about 20 minutes from Kihei and 30 minutes from Lahaina.



All material herein © '2007-2018 Harvey Akeson Reprint by permission: harvey@harveyakeson.com

How to Save Money While on Vacation by Jeff Lakie

How To Save Money While On Vacation

By: Jeff Lakie

A holiday does not have to cost you an arm and a leg if you know how to look for and take full advantage of the many exciting money saving offers that are available to you throughout the internet. Many companies offer specific online savings and packages that you cannot find anywhere else. These online savings and offers are available to you online only, so you will have to visit their websites to take advantage of them, and they are not made available to those who visit them offline.

Many travelers can enjoy a bundle of savings by booking hotel reservations, airline tickets, or car rentals online. Additionally, they can also find packages that will allow them to do many things they will enjoy for a fraction of the cost. These packages can often include many exciting attractions you can see within an area, hotel, transportation, and sometimes certain meals are included with in the packages. Packages are geared towards every interest, for example, they could be geared towards specific destinations world wide, such as Paris, Italy, Florida, Hawaii, and the like.

Other packages could be geared towards specific events or activities, such as hiking, camping, jungle adventures, cruises, singles events and trips, couples geared outings, musicals, major shopping trips, or site seeing in exciting new places. There are many websites on the internet that are available to you by simply using one of the many popular search engines. Websites like expedia.com offer a one stop shopping source for flight tickets, trains, car rentals, and hotel reservations. In addition, they offer advice on traveling, points of interest, and an easy to use online reservation request.

The internet has made it so much easier to plan a trip that the whole family can enjoy, you can plan your entire itinerary right on the internet and find some excellent travel and safety tips that you could use. If you need to purchase new items to take with you on your holiday you can also do that online with many special deals from online retailers that sell the products you need.

Take full advantage of all the internet has to offer by booking your entire holiday online and safe a ton of money in the process. After all a holiday is enjoyed so much more, when it is a bargain and money saving one. It will leave you more money to spend on necessities and fun things you want to do.

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 Local travel agents are coming back and none to soon.
The same airlines that almost put the travel agents out of business, cutting out their compensation are leading the way for their return. A few years back the airlines decided they could take away the agency commissions and transfer all that business to their web sites and ticket offices have now made flying so complicated it pays to spend a couple extra dollars for the professional advice.

Just shopping for fares, sorting out the rules and understanding the restrictions are worth the few bucks the travel agent will charge you to make arrangements for your travel. Not only that, calling the airline to make your reservations costs money and if you have to pick up your tickets at the airport ticket counter even more.
Making sure that you are getting the best fares and discounts you are entitled to is where the professional service of a travel agent is needed. No one wants to pay too much but learning all the different days, high and low seasons, age and membership discounts available are just a couple of reasons it takes a full time knowledgeable guide to research prior to purchasing your tickets or accommodations.
Traveling overseas on the 16th of October may save you several hundred dollars as opposed to starting your trip on the 14th. Driving a few miles or an hour away and not using your home airport may be the difference of a large savings in ticket prices. Checking into the hotel on Monday or Saturday may be the difference of fifty or so dollars a night.
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Just in case your airline overbooks your flight the professional who handled your itinerary is going be able to give you the best advice on what to do and how to maximize your best options. What kind of compensation and what are your rights if your flight is canceled or delayed and you possibly miss your connecting flight.
Traveling today is almost like changing jobs. There are baggage rules, size limits, charges and extra charges. Trip insurance, seat assignments, food served, special meals available, airport transfers to your hotel, auto rentals and even lost baggage problems you could encounter.
Wait, documents! Do you need a passport or visa to visit your out of the United States destination? Traveling into Canada or Mexico require travel documents now. Need to travel at the last minute, emergency family or business travel, need a passport and very few hours or days to obtain them? Guess where expert advice and assistance will be found?
The travel professional will be well worth the small amount charged, and more than that the knowledge with destinations, cruises, amenities, they will be able to share with you will make for a more pleasurable travel experience. The secrets of free upgrades on cruises, what to pack and what tours are available at your various port stops.
One last thought about travel agents, they are also experienced with various travel loyalty and award programs. How to maximize your hotel and airline points and how to cash them for use in your travels. Ways to get a few thousand extra points you may be short to book a second ticket or even trade a special low cost ticket using points for first class travel.
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