Friday, September 17th, 2010 at
10:53 am
its going to be a little wedding present to my wife (to be). we’re going to stay somewhere nice but wasn’t sure if the room rates will be cheaper now or about a week before we go?
Thursday, September 16th, 2010 at
6:45 pm
These are some great auctions for Vegas Flights:
Click on the auction to see these and more Vegas Flights auctions.
Thursday, September 16th, 2010 at
2:53 am
Help me out. I’m looking for a legit website that tends to have good deals and that people have been satisfied with. give me options, pluses and minuses. thanks. the trip is a month and a half away. i’m flaying out of Oakland, San Francisco, or Sacramento.
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 at
10:56 am
Business news briefs for 09/14/10
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Also in today’s headlines:
Officials choose 7 proposals in effort to diversify economy
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The state’s all-star team of business and economic development experts inched closer Monday toward developing an economic diversification strategy for the state, choosing seven proposals for further study and eliminating one that was deemed too challenging to undertake.
Southwest and Virgin America: 24-hour sale ends Monday night
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If you feel like doing some impulse shopping for airline tickets, Southwest and Virgin America are having a 24-hour sale that ends Monday night with one-way fares from Los Angeles starting at $49 and $39, respectively. Southwest: One-way fares from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Oakland, Phoenix, San Francisco and San Jose start at $49, [...]
Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 at
7:41 pm
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My wife enjoys the great outdoors, but she can only put up with the sand and dirt for a few days. After roughing it (in the RV:), she needs a nice hotel and a little luxury. So when she’s had enough and, after many great desert adventures, we have used Las Vegas as a resting and cleanup spot. Within an hours travel from Las Vegas there are many places to go fishing, boating, camping, flying, and western horseback riding. The desert is also a photographer’s dream that changes shapes and colors with each area and the time of day. Sometimes after a little rest, we return to the desert for another adventure.
If you are from back east or another country, you should know that even though the desert is beautiful it is still a desert and you need to know where you are going by using a good map and have plenty of water and make sure your rental car has a spare and is full of gas. Get a good GPS device and practice with it. We have used ours to find things we saw on a map.
My wife always arranged for discount flights and hotel reservations ahead of time. One time we arrived from the river all dirty and starving so, we headed straight for the buffet line. They were nice to us and did not seem to notice how messy we were.
Only an hour or so away is the Valley of Fire State Park. It is fifty miles to the north and has been described as breathtaking. The best seasons for camping or hiking the sandy trails are spring and fall. They also have shaded picnic tables.
If your interested in off road adventures (if not do it anyway) get in touch with a company called off road adventure guide in Logandale Nevada. They have a website that provides an Off Road Adventure Guide and information on ATV rentals and tours on the Logandale Trail System near the Valley Of Fire. Also, there is the Vegas Dunes Recreation Area for a slightly different sort of ATV Riding in soft sand dunes. It takes special tires on the ATV and you will find this area is a lot of fun.
Red Rock Canyon is a beautiful Desert state park that is not to be missed. It is located only about half an hour away and is gorgeous with many kinds of hiking and walking trails. It has a nice visitor center surrounded with desert hills and beautiful canyons to hike and explore.
Most people know about Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, but are not aware of the many campgrounds and marinas in the area. It is called the Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and the huge lake offers a wealth of things to do, and places to go. The Mojave, the Great Basin, and the Sonoran Deserts come together in this area and this coming together is like where the day meets night or the desert meets the forest. This edge of things is what makes for great beauty and great photography.
There are all kinds of great tours for everyone. They have a variety of Helicopter, Plane and Bus tours to the Grand Canyon and to rafting adventures on the Colorado River. There is a tour by luxury van and even a tour of the Grand Canyon in a Hummer. There is the Grand Canyon Helicopter Tour and the Ranch adventure Helicopter Tour that lands at a working ranch in the canyon and they serve you a great lunch there.
Horseback riding in cowboy country can include lunch on the trail or a BBQ at the end. The tour people will even drive you there and pick the perfect horse for you, no experience necessary. There is nothing like a dinner over an open campfire. After writing this, I must go back because it is just too much fun. Be sure to look at the gift packs in your hotel room for discounts and travel guides.
If you have the time and do not mind the drive then all kinds of adventures open up to you. Within a three hour, drive is Zion National Park and they have everything there including hotels. If you are an artist or photographer then you must go.
If Zion is a little too far for now then try what southern Californians call “the river”. What they mean is the Colorado River at Lake Mohave. Lake Mohave Resort at Katherine Landing Lake Mohave is located within the boundaries of Lake Mead National Recreation Area, and offers year round recreation for Nevada, Arizona and southern California.
Boats and waverunners can be rented at Katherine’s Landing. Public campgrounds are available at both locations providing tent and trailer camping, R.V.s with hookups and restaurants, lodging, docking facilities, boat and fishing tackle equipment, and fishing licenses.
So did I miss anything? You bet, I missed a lot, like the secret spot that only my wife know about where we buried the gold, but you get the idea. Oh, and some interesting places where they filmed some famous movies. There are many adventures for you and your family waiting near the Lights of Las Vegas.
P.S. Did you know the Indians are building a glass bridge over the Grand Canyon?
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Tuesday, September 14th, 2010 at
2:46 am

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Monday, September 13th, 2010 at
10:45 am
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For people who would like to have the most privilege and the benefits in flying, he would normally choose a charter flight instead of taking the usual airline flights that many of us had experienced. Basically, charter flights refer to those flights that deviate from the normal course of flight activities and schedules. This means that with charter flights, you can personally decide the time, date, and the location according to your personal preference and necessity. Actually, in a simpler point of view, charter flights are specially created to provide convenient flying to people who do not have fixed schedules. It also provides expediency to people whose activities require frequent flying that take place usually out of the typical flight schedules.
1. Nature Of Charter Flights
In most instances, charter flights are used during the peak season and holidays. That is why, most charter flight tickets are included in vacation holiday packages. These vacation packages include all the necessary items needed by an individual like the price of the ticket, accommodation, food, and other services. Even if charter flights are more manageable, however, the discretion is usually based on the preference of the passengers, it also entails some rules and regulations that must be observed at all times. Normally, charter flights will only take its course if it has a near 100% seating capacity or if the numbers of passengers are almost filling up the actual number of seating capacity of a certain charter plane. However, its actual number of seating capacity is lower than the usual number of commercial airplanes. On the other hand, not all charter flights are created perfect. Hence, there are instances that it also has its own flaws and drawbacks as well as its advantages and benefits.
2. Pros And Cons
Pros
- Charter flights can provide you with many flights, even up to ten times, as compared to what the traditional commercial planes can give you.
- All you have to do is to pick your destination and the place of the airport where you want to land.
- Charter flights give you the convenience of time because you decide your departure time.
- With charter flights, you do not have to go through the tedious process of check-in and checkout requirements.
- Charter flights give you the privilege of utmost convenience flying, away from the hustle and bustle of commercial planes.
Cons
- Charter flights cannot go anywhere around the globe. This is because there are some countries that do not allow the entry of charter planes.
- As much as it can give you the convenience of flying, charter flights are susceptible to restricted flights and stiff schedules. This means that there are instances wherein charter flights cannot arrange or change some flights for you in the event that there are some changes in your schedules.
- Payments for charter flights are usually in advance. This would mean that you are financially compelled to follow the rules, otherwise, you cannot hire their services.
- As much as it can be safe, charter flights may not be capable of providing you with utmost security. However, this is still subject to some factors and that not all charter flights are created equal. That is why it is extremely important to choose a charter flight that is fully recognized and credited by the Federal Aviation Administration or the FAA.
3. Other Considerations
Indeed, charter flights may be applicable to some but not all. After all, the selection and the final discretion are always dependent on the person who will pay for the services. Just remember, in order to avoid any discrepancy or problems with regards to the services of your chosen charter flight agency, always do some background check first. As mentioned, be sure that the charter flight that you will use is duly credited and recognized by the FAA. Otherwise, any problem that may arise from your use of their charter flight services may be disregarded especially if the company is not authorized by the FAA. The bottom line here is that where your money goes, care and security must be observed at all times.
i
Sunday, September 12th, 2010 at
6:47 pm
Looking for a red eye flight to Vegas. So far can’t find anything under 185 each way. End of June.
Sunday, September 12th, 2010 at
2:45 am
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Once you disembark from the airport and if you will like to make the trip from the airport to the hotel in style, you can lease a limousine. Alternatively, you can travel by taxi or just hop into one of the shuttle services. Certain hotels such as the MGM Grand, The Flamingo, Paris, etc permit you to check in once you arrive from the airport as it eliminates the bother of checking in and waiting at the front desk. To familiarize yourself, there are a number of free guides that details what is going on at Las Vegas. One such guide is “What’s On” magazine and when you are holidaying in Las Vegas, remember to bring along a bottle of water as Las Vegas is sets in the desert. Rehydration is crucial to keep you going and refresh.In United States, dialing 911 can get you some help if you need emergency services. If you have a mobile, you can dial 647 to reach Nevada Highway Patrol. For those who are driving, parking requires some skill as you can’t park at the strip at all times.
Watch out for your wallet and purse, in particular when there are crowded places. Pickpockets can come out of nowhere and if someone knocks into you accidently, check that your wallet is safe. In Las Vegas it is better to be safe than sorry and don’t try to walk from Freemont Street back to the strip, more so for the female.Look out when you are crossing the streets as cars can be in full flight and pay no heed to jaywalkers, so use the crosswalks every time or you might be fined too. Las Vegas is so colorful and the entertainment can be amazing but as always be on alert to enjoy your vacation. Let nothing or even minor mishaps wreck your carefully planned holiday.
Now let get down to details when you are going to stay in one location for more than a few days. Laundry can be done at the hotel to save on packing your travel bags to the brim. You can get any medication from pharmacy in Las Vegas so ensure that you have ample space to bring home the souvenirs. If you need more time in the morning before departing, check with the front desk to push back the departure as most hotels check out time is noon but for small tips, you can delay a few hours so that you don’t look stressed out. Vacations are intended to be enjoyed, so get a pair of comfortable shoes to go along with on top of bolting the door before you sleep. Now you can truly enjoy your vacation if every possible precaution is taken care of.
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Saturday, September 11th, 2010 at
10:50 am
Airport `Naked Image’ Scanners in U.S. May Get Avatars to Increase Privacy
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Holli Powell, a Phoenix medical- software consultant who flies every week, says she avoids getting into airport security lines that end at what she calls a humiliating full-body scanner.
Nonunion hotels make Philly a tough sell to labor gatherings
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The Convention Center has been a magnet of labor controversy since it opened in 1994 – from the racial makeup of union construction crews to the failure of management to resolve jurisdictional disputes among the six unions working there.