I am planning to take my 8 month old baby to overseas. I want to request a bassinet and special meals for him. Is it better to buy ticket directly from the airline so that I can request all those things personally or does travel agency do all that for me?

I think it's always better to go with an online travel site. I've been using yourtripstartshere.com. They're the lowest I've found online.

Directly from the airline. If you have any problems you deal directly with the airline, not a middle company. Plus the airline doesn't charge an extra fee.

http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/travel/specialneeds/infants/default.aspx?SID=7DD8F4534B014E22942ADE351DD195F9

http://www.continental.com/web/en-US/content/travel/inflight/dining/special/bbml.aspx?SID=7DD8F4534B014E22942ADE351DD195F9

Either would be fine. The agent is going to charge you a small fee, but it might be worth it to have them handle all the particulars.

hey all have you used a travel agent for booking your honeymoon and if so who did you go through were they a good deal and good to deal with? thanks

checkout Sandals.com,travelzoo.com

We booked our HM through Liberty Travel. We got a very fair price from them. They were only about $100 more than Costco, but this way we got to deal with someone face to face. The agent we dealt with was super-sweet. We loved her so much that we brought her back a souvenir and brought in some pictures to show her. I e-mailed her all these silly little requests and she took care of all of them.

If you have AAA they have a free travel agency that you can use. Just go to one of the local offices.

It doesn't seem like I will be well in time for the holiday. Should I travel to see my family or use the extra time off to rest up?

the best thing to do is rest. stay home and get better! hope you feel better! =)

I’ve searching much Shanghai information, but I need more information especially about Shanghai travel tips and Shanghai Tourism.

Hi there, I am just back from Shanghai, it’s a good place worth to go. These travel tips are useful and helpful you can take a look. (http://tourguide.sinotour.com/shanghai/5/)

I just found some information about Shanghai Tourism Festival. Shanghai Tourism Festival will start from September 19th to October 6th this year. Besides International Music Fireworks, there are series activities, Shanghai Shopping Festival, Yuyuan Chinese Day, Rose Wedding Ceremony, and Germany Week, etc.

If you need more information about Shanghai, you can link on the page http://tourguide.sinotour.com/shanghai/

Have a nice trip in Shanghai.

Shanghai is a very beautiful and vibrant city. It has a lot in store for travelers especially. Tourist destinations include the famous Nanjing road, Yuyuan Garden, Oriental Pearl TV Tower, etc.

Nanjing Road - a must for every shoppers! it highlights upscale stores and fine bars and restaurants that serve sumptuous meals. This busy street is very lively especially at night.

Yuyuan Garden - offers more than 50 attractions that tourists and locals alike would definitely enjoy.

Oriental Pearl TV Tower - has museum that showcases china artifacts and relics. a visit would enrich your knowledge on how rich China heritage is.

For dining and accommodation, there are lots of hotels there that offer fine services, one of which is Anting Villa Hotel. It is admired for its location since it is conveniently established near popular landmarks and attractions.

Hi Elisha,

Try Shanghai Daily. You need to create an account to view some of the articles, but you'll definitely find info on the festival.

http://www.shanghaidaily.com/

This Web Guide has everything you could possibly need for traveling to China.

http://www.findingdulcinea.com/guides/Travel/China-Travel.html?xa=1

Shanghai is an international metropolis.

You can take a look at this website:http://www.at0086.com/Next/Travel.aspx?cid=55

It's about Shanghai tour.It's provided by China Service Mall---The worldwide greatest reservation center for China service.

Wish you'll happy in Shanghai!

I've found this site very useful. Full of information of China including Shanghai. The site was recommended by one of the fellow Yahoo answerers.

http://www.chinatravel.com/

Check out this: http://www.foreignercn.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1321&Itemid=30. They even have yellow page that you can look up whever you wanna go.

What benefits can a local travel agency offer that the Internet does not?

The greatest benefit is advice. A good agent will be able to tell you about popular destinations and research hotels and airfares for you. If you're traveling out of the country, an agent can help you obtain a passport and any visas that are needed. They can also answer basic questions like typical weather and how to get around.

If you're an experienced traveler, that might not be important to you. If you're not an experienced traveler, it can be invaluable. I formerly worked for a major travel website, so you would probably expect me to say that everyone should use the Internet. Not true. Many of our customers could book their own trips, especially simple ones, without any problems. However, I also saw a lot of "amateur" mistakes that a good travel agent wouldn't make. These include simple ones (booking a dirt cheap hotel and being amazed that it's run down) to catastrophic ones (arriving at the airport without a passport and having the airline refuse both transportation and a refund).

www.yatra.com is good

You cannot beat the personal attention of a local travel agent dedicated to making customers' business and pleasure trips the best trips for the money.

The ability to book multiple legs in a trip

I'm looking for recommendations for guided honeymoon trips overseas (dont know where wed be going). Any recommendations? Has anyone used contiki.com?

Cancun...wonderful...warm night life.....been there 10 times or so ...going again in 3 days yippee

Use Somak travel. They have awesome packages, I'd recommend the Seychelles package. They have travel agency offices all over the world, and they give you all the information you need as far as visa's and other travel documents. I've used them 4 times now, and I appreciate their professional approoach.

New Zealand - fanbloodytastic!!

Edit, the LAST thing you need on your honeymoon is a guide ;-) But have a look at www.kirratours.co.uk

Have a great time wherever you go!!

Depends on your budget, but near US could be Punta Cana, or also a cruise for all caribbean. If you can afford, Greece, Italy (Venice), Paris, are also good options. If you are millionare, haha, Tahiti.

uuhhh, my parents r going to salt lake city for their honeymoon

a tour

RAINBOW SEAMONKEYS!!!!!

idk everything else

Germany or Austria

Austria!!

Hi guys, my name is sofia, I live in Los Angeles. Help! My boyfriend and I would really like to get away this year, at the end of December, possibly beginning of January for an eight or nine day vacation, Our budget is limited, and Im really vexd on where we should go. My best friend's are going to pukhet Thailand, but I can't seem to find anything reasonable during that peak holiday season. We really don't have to travel there. My boyfriend has NEVER been outside the united states (I know:) so I wanted to bring him somewhere unique, exotic, and fun... I was hoping you might have a good idea, maybe a story from one of your travels that you would like to share with me. I am really overwhelmed! Ideally our budget is really only about $2,ooo per person airfare, hotel, and food, and I DON'T want to take a cruise! lol.. Am I crazy, or is this doable? I would so appreciate your help! I have a fantastic two bedroom apt between westwood and Beverly hills, anyone up for a home swap:) Thx Sofia

yes you better go to Sabah and Sarawak ,Malaysia.

there are many exotic things you will see

culture,people, green earth,hi view if you climb mount Kinabalu

and many other .......

try the philippines.vey nice and very cheap

Hi Sofia. Why don't you come to Malaysia. You can check this link http://www.viewmalaysia.com/index.php?ref=papillonenigme for great and cheap packages in Malaysia. Or you can always e-mail me and I'll be glad to assist you as much as possible.

Thanks.

- papillon -

I'm planning a vacation to chicago and I need all the travel tips you got.

Sounds like fun! Not sure if you arranged your travel yet, so I'll include a few tips for that as well:

* Shop around for airfare to Chicago if you're traveling. I usually check a site like Expedia.com for relative comparisons of airfare. Once you've found the cheapest option, check that airline's website. Usually the fare is a bit cheaper there.

* However, if you buy a package of airfare + hotel, sites like Expedia will usually give you a discount, so check the package price vs. the individual costs for airfare + hotel.

* Do some research on the basics -- activities, sights, restaurants. You might find discounts online, or realize that you need a reservation to try a famous restaurant. You might also want to buy a guidebook to carry around. Try these websites for research:

http://www.timeout.com/chicago/

http://www.frommers.com/destinations/chicago/

http://www.chicagotraveler.com/

* Check the weather forecast, and pack accordingly. It helps to pack as lightly as possible to make travel more efficient. Knowing the weather helps you focus your packing. Also, it's generally best to pack layers. For example, include a few t-shirts and a sweater so you can go from hot to cold.

* Learn how the transportation works -- Chicago has the "L" or elevated train, which is easy to use. You can also take the train to/from the airport.

* Consider if you want to do a day trip or not. That will help you decide if you need a car. If you're going to be staying downtown with no side trips, you won't need a car.

* Things I like about Chicago:

-- Millenium Park -- definitely worth a stroll

-- walking along the lake

-- eating sandwiches at Potbelly's

-- climb Sears Tower Skydeck

Good luck and have fun!!

I want to own my own Travel Agency but i want to have a business that would be very lucrative and make a lot of money. I love to travel and so i want to own a business that is directly related to that. Plz tell me if i should pursue this since a lot of ppl go online to make bookings now and that can seriously hurt a travel agency.

My husband and I actually own an online Travel Agency. We just point people to our website and they do all their own bookings. They are given an 800 number if there are difficulties and the vendors will do the follow up. We love what we do. Our business has the potential to make as much money as the work we put into it. We help our customers when they need it, but the majority of the time they already know what they want. Why choose my website? Because they know me and our prices will match or beat the competitors 95% of the time.

Please contact me for more info.

Jack gives you great advice. The only way you are going to be able to compete successfully with an online Travel Agency is on the basis of service. Only by offering a higher level of personalized service will you be able to differentiate yourself from companies who are simply selling tickets and renting rooms.

It's a tough industry; I know a couple of people who are travel agents, and the advent of internet booking and sales has really changed the way they've done business.

Good luck to you.

No. A travel agency generally used to be a fairly good business. However, as you noted, many people are now using the internet to book their own travel. And, the airlines and cruise ships have cut back on their rebates to travel agencies. They had to as they are trying to cut their expenses. Also, with the current poor economy, most people are cutting back on their vacation travel. If you want to sample how to run a trip, I suggest you join a local ski or travel club. You could help to organize a trip and see what is involved. With some experience, you could be in charge of organizing a trip. This would give you an opportunity to see just what is involved in the travel business. With that experience, you could then work for a cruise line or a Vegas hotel. However, dont expect to get rich. Good luck. Jack

To become an at home travel agent you might want to check out this site... http://www.sell-travel-online.com they can guide you in the right direction to start making money from home today!

When my wife and I were looking for a business, we asked ourself, "What are we looking for." You have to do the same thing. Take into consideration, time, overhead expenses, etc... You may like to travel but you might not like dealing with mood changes of people.

Know what your 'WHY' is. It has to be so big that you'll let nothing get in your way. When you have it, you'll know it. Like my wife and I did, we chose something we enjoyed, needed, and something with very little competition. Now we're doing very well at it.

I'm running my own travel agency online too and I love it. It's not expensive at all and you can definetely make a lot of money.

www.simple2go.net/bonjour

When taking your honeymoon where is the best place to travel and why?

If money is no object then i would say a round the world ticket! Stop over at Far east such as Thailand or Hong Kong OR maybe Dubai and then fly to Sydney Australia , Ayers Rock and then Cairns with a stop on Heron island and then maybe fly to Brisbane and Los Angeles to UK (assuming UK is your home)

OR Island hopping in Thailand

OR Caribbean Cruise?

Kyle & I went to Las Vegas for our honeymoon... http://answers.yahoo.com/question/accuse_write?qid=20080421053604AAfUaro&kid=TZIpXjLuUGKZR.2.QKRHIL_2lcy37zej3jZIl5jN40R0AgeSqngk&s=comm&date=2009-03-03+16%3A12%3A34&.crumb=

Depends on what turns you on. Do something enjoyable. Don't do the expected. I would be very conscientious of the price too. Although a honeymoon is special, you do not want to start your marriage off in a deep hole financially. You can always follow it up later with another honeymoon. My wife and I try to take an additional honeymoon each year. Our original honeymoon was in Montana. We stayed at a dude ranch and visited Yellowstone. It was late September and the elk were bugling. We also did some trout fishing. Not your typical honeymoon, but it was wonderful. Anyone who likes the outdoors, animals, and the beauty of nature would most likely enjoy. Since then, we have been to Paris, Niagara Falls, Hawaii, Key West, Grand Canyon, Jackson Hole, Barbados, Bahamas, and a few other places. This year we are going to the Badlands of South Dakota. Enjoyment is where you choose to find it. Be different and see as much of our beautify country as you can.

Tha Maldives is the ultimate honeymoon destination! Its absolutely stunning.

I guess though it all depends what you are looking for in a honeymoon, but I would suggest to anyone looking for unrivalled beauty, peace, tranquility and a large protion of romance then it has to be the Maldives.

It doesn't have to cost a fortune either there are some much cheaper islands available - so should suit everyone.

Paris or Italy. Spend lots and lots of money! You only get one honeymoon.

I would say Hawaii

By hot i mean that the temp is above 25 C. Just for 7 days. Any suggestions?

You'll have to get out of Europe - most of Spain won't be hot enough. The Canaries might be a good choice. They are off the coast of Africa but aren't too expensive to get to.

The Gambia is quite warm in December and it's only a 6 hour flight away. It's the same time as the UK so no jet lag. Just get a flight to Banjul and a taxi to the Leybato Hotel. They have beach huts by the sea, absolutely lovely. Or if you want all inclusive get a Manos Gambia brochure from the travel agents.

Canaries is your best best hun. expensive at that time and always booked up as its hot and everyone wants the hell outa scotland. Me included(im a fifer)lol

can i come too??

The Canary islands

Fantastic!!!!!

If you go to Tenerife make sure you stay on the SOUTH of the island.

Or Gran Caneria

Lanzerote

The people are Fantastic aswell

South America. or any central american country. florida is still pretty cold in december. not scotland cold... but its not fun until may..

Hi

you could go to Australia, very hot there at that time of year.

if it's just for 7 days...you usually get good weather in the Canary Islands...& it's not too far for you to travel.

Gran canaria or maybe Egypt or Malta but you might get a little bit of liquid sunshine

The desert!

How much do you want to spend?

About 18 students and parents from our school are going to a mission trip in El Salvador. Do you have any travel tips?

the same as if you were in the US crime is everywhere just becareful dont worry about it too much have fun enjoy yourself its a beautiful country nice friendly people wear cotton clothes or thin clothing right now they are in summer time so its hot if you have any specific questions write them down ill answer it ok!

lol treasure ur shoe.....take the best eevr shower u can get while u still in usa.......bring a soap or 2 in with u...water 2 ..and if u a girl..bring lot of stuff for girl.. u know..for girl...and most imporant tant is very treasure ur shoe...brink mosquito bite protection cream......bring a sleeping bag that have zippper due to spider bat worm scorpion.................TRUST ME

Can a travel agency or airline company track past trips?

I just discovered that in 1995 there was a credit card opened under my name at my bank. I remember at the specific date mentioned by the bank that I was out of the country.I have pictures, videotapes of me in Africa. I'm trying to find my old passport. If i can't find my old passport, can i track down my travel schedule through an airline company or the travelling agency that I might have used in 1995?

I doubt that you will be able to retrieve 13 year old Passenger data from any airline. I know that I tried to get data from British Airways for a trip two years ago, but failed.

But maybe you have other receipts and/or artifacts that proves that you were abroad?

We would like to go to The Royal Cancun, and register our honeymoon with Liberty Travel? I feel pretty safe about it, but just double checking! Thank you!

I love Liberty Travel, they have the best prices. Their tour operator is Go Go Tours. Register with Liberty Travel and have no fears. My nephew registered with them for their honeymoon and all went well. Great gift idea. In fact they are having sales right now for travel to Cancun. Check their website.

http://www.libertytravel.com

We went to Cancun last year and Go Go Tours was cheaper than applevacations.

Enjoy and relax, they are good company.)

Having been to Cancun several times a year since 2001 I have always found Liberty Travel to be amongst the higher priced travel companies out there!! I have used Vonwoo.com travel for my last several trips without any problem! My personal travel agent there is Linda Meara. We will be heading back down in 36 days and she emailed me in regards to a Playa Del Carmen trip we would like to take in December yesterday. She really tries hard to make sure you are satisfied and has never done us nor anyone that I have referred wrong. You can email her at linda@vonwoo.com . Good luck and have a great time in Cancun!!

Most likely shot from an airport, where they will do pointless interviews. There will also be stock footage of traffic jams and talk about gas prices being lower.

Source: Same story they do every year.

They always do, amd I do not see that ritual changing anytime soon.

I'm sure the story will be done ... again... this year. Unless something earth-shaking happens, you know, Pearl Harbor, Berlin Wall (either going up or down), Twin Towers being brought down... Then the story will STILL be done, just shown on TV the next night.

It's kinda like doing a story on Santa being tracked from the North Pole, or reprinting "Yes, Virginia, There Is A Santa Clause"...it's expected.

It's also pretty dull reading. The "crowded mall" assignment is usually given to the newest reporter on the staff... I think it's punishment...and the hope that maybe someone NEW will come up with a different angle...but they never do.

Working a closing shift today and have already heard this story 8 or 10 times. Every year it is the same story.

By the way may the Lord Bless and Keep You this Thanksgiving. Drive safely, eat too much, watch the Cowboys and have wonderful day.

Yup...it's kinda like the people who wait till the last minute to file their taxes. Every April 15th, they feel the need to stand outside of the post office and report on it.

They do every year, so why should this year be different..........then Friday it will be how crowded the mall will be with shoppers.........zzzzzzzzzz.

haha.

funny you asked this.

I literally saw one just two or three minutes ago.

yeah, it's so pointless to do a story on travel.

They always do.

In 6 weeks I will be travelling to Los Angeles. This is my first visit to the USA. I live in Canada. Can anyone offer any travel tips, or just little things that I may not think of before we go. Things like, is there taxes on items purchased, inexpensive sight seeing, tips for public transit, those types of things. Perhaps area's to avoid, and must see places.

Thanks, I appreciate the help!

There is a 8.25% tax on items in LA County. In Orange County, it's 7.75 %.

Tip for public transit: Avoid it if you can. It's slow and inefficient. There are rare exceptions, like the Metro Red Line that runs from Downtown LA to North Hollywood.

There are literally hundreds of things to do here in LA. Here is my top ten list:

Disneyland: The Happiest Place on Earth. Half a billion visitors can’t be wrong. (Sometimes it seems all at once)

Universal Studios: A theme park that grew out of a studio tour. And Universal City Walk is a fun place to hang out in the evening after your day inside the park.

Hollywood: Hollywood Boulevard is ready for its close-up, thanks to years of urban renewal and renovation. Enjoy the Walk of Fame, Entertainment Museum, Chinese Theatre and more. You can see a lot for free. The Hollywood & Highland complex has lots of shops and restaurants, and the Kodak Theater (home of the Academy Awards). I also like the El Capitan theater, because it has been restored to its former glory.

Rodeo Drive, 90210: Packed with exclusive shops, full of gawkers. They all came to enjoy the excess. Free, unless you intend to buy something.

Venice Beach: Los Angeles kitsch and over-the-top culture at its best. Here you'll find Muscle Beach, street performers and tacky shops galore. Fun, VERY interesting, but I avoid it after dark, when it gets a little TOO interesting for my taste. And it's a short bike ride from Santa Monica Pier.

Santa Monica Beach and Pier: Great beach scene and a classic seaside amusement park, complete with antique carousel that has been in a lot of TV and movies. (The Sting and "Three's Company" come immediately to mind). After visiting the pier, you can ride a bike south a couple miles to Venice Beach.

Santa Monica Third Street Promenade - Downtown Santa Monica's shopping promenade is often the scene of movie star-sightings. Just a short walk from the Santa Monica Pier.

Sunset Boulevard: Perhaps one of the world's most famous streets, it began as a route between the stars' posh neighborhoods and the Hollywood studios. It runs from downtown to the ocean, passing through the "Sunset Strip" on its way. It makes for a fun drive. Along the way, you see a lot of different neighborhoods: Hollywood, West Hollywood, Bel Air, and Pacific Palisades. When you get to the ocean, stop at Gladstone's for Fish.

Queen Mary: Once the largest ship afloat, she's been docked in Long Beach for longer than she sailed, and her elegance never fails to impress. Free to visit. You can actually stay on board, for a price.

Farmers Market and The Grove - A new shopping complex right next to a Los Angeles landmark, The Grove and Farmers Market coexist. Enjoy a movie or shopping, and then take the trolley to the Farmers Market for lunch or dinner. It is right next to CBS, so walk across the lot to see if they are taping "The Price is Right". You might even get in.

Griffith Park - Home of the Los Angeles Zoo, Griffith Park Observatory, Travel Town, the Greek Theatre, and Gene Autry Museum of Western Heritage.

Getty Museum - The Getty's architecture is so beautiful that it keeps me fascinated. No matter whether you like their art or architecture better (or maybe you'll just enjoy the view), the Getty is sure to please. Free.

Attend a TV taping - You can get free tickets at audiencesunlimited.com, tvtix.com, or see the booth at Universal City walk. It's very interesting to see a show being taped. The most popular, by far, is the Tonight show with Jay Leno. Check the NBC web site for all the details there.

Places to eat:

In-N-Out Burger: Multiple locations, best burger in LA, ask anyone.

Pink’s Hot Dogs: 709 N. La Brea, just north of Melrose. You might even see a celebrity. Maybe.

Tommy’s Chili Burgers: Look for the shack, an LA tradition. The original location is at Beverly & Rampart, a couple miles west of downtown.

Canter’s Deli: 419 N. Fairfax, between Beverly & Melrose. Near CBS, you might spot a celebrity.

Phillippe’s: 1001 N. Alameda. Great roast beef sandwiches. Near Union Station and Olvera Street. Watch the mustard, it’s hot.

The Pantry: Corner of Figueroa and 9th, downtown. Huge portions, they never close, (I NEVER eat there after dark), GREAT steak and eggs.

Places to Stay:

In Hollywood, I recommend the Renaissance Hotel at Hollywood and Highland, the Best Western Sunset Plaza, or the Holiday Inn Walk of Fame.

In Anaheim, I recommend the HoJo Anaheim, and the Candy Cane Inn. If you want to splurge and make this a most memorable trip, stay at Disney’s Grand Californian. You get the full Disney experience.

In Santa Monica, the Holiday Inn Santa Monica is close to the pier and reasonably priced.

Places to Shop:

Third Street Promenade, Santa Monica

Beverly Center, Los Angeles

Citadel Outlets, Commerce

Brea Mall, Brea

The Block at Orange, Orange

South Coast Plaza, Costa Mesa

Fashion Island, Newport Beach

don't go in the water. only tourists go in the water, unless you want a random bacterial infection.

I booked a flight through a travel agency and paid for the ticket on last wednesday but still have not recieved a ticket and I am supposed to fly out next Wednesday. Does it usually take this long? My flight is international.

If its a paper ticket, you have to wait until they receive the ticket from their printer or the airline. Most places are paperless and are on all electronic tickets. It sometimes takes longer than 2 weeks to receive the ticket, but it will be up to them to get the ticket to you. You should receive it with in 24 hours of your departure at the latest. You still have a week, so dont sweat until Monday.

Next time you book with a travel agency, ask them if the destination is paperless this way you dont have to worry about receiving a paper ticket.

If its electronic, you wont receive anything, nor do you need it. You will need the receipt and confirmation for your records, but all you will need otherwise is the confirmation number and itinerary. All you will do then is check in at the ticket counter to get your boarding pass, you wont have a ticket...its all electronic. A ticket is different than a boarding pass. Again, most tickets are paperless or commonly called electronic (E-Ticket). So verify with the agency if it is an e-ticket or a paper ticket, there is a difference. A paper ticket you can not travel with out, that is essentially money in hand. An E-ticket you need nothing for.

You should call the agency and confirm that you are actually supposed to receive a ticket. Most airlines only issue electronic tickets now, so you just get a paper to printout and bring with you to the airport.

Call the agency and ask them if you should get a ticket or just a confirmation. And inform them that you haven't received anything yet.

Most ticets are now issued electronically and are available at the airline's check in counter. Ask your agency if this is possible and to e-mail you a confirmation code and proof of payment.

We're currently deciding between Bermuda and Sandals Grande Antigua..... We were set on Bermuda, but now are leaning towards Antigua :) I've gone to the Sandals website but there are just SO many different options for rooms and I want to be sure we book a good one.

Has anyone else used a travel agent for their honeymoon?

Does it cost money to use one?

One that has been referred to me is All About Honeymoons.

Please let me know of any thoughts.

Thank you!!

look online on the sandals website and when you click on the rooms it tells you about them. they are all nice it just depends on what you want. price it online. THEN go to your local travel agency and talk to them. see which gets you the better price. sometimes its the travel agency and they can also get you free upgrades etc. by knowing people. if you do book it yourself tell everyone (lady at the ticket desk, rental car people, flight attendant, EVERYONE YOU TALK TO) that it is your honeymoon and you may score upgrades on your own

NO, just the internet - sidestep.com has great deals

I wondered, roughly how much travel agent's make from holiday deals. For instance, how much cheaper would the average holiday be if travel agents were not involved.

depends on each company percentage that they offer to the agents

They work on commission so it varies

Jason, you're right on it! And what revealed that thought to you was of a higher power. This simple question, was the inspiration that had started a shift in a 7 trillion dollar travel industry. Nobody ever believed that when the cell phone came out, that eventually everyone would have one. Jason, what's happening in the market place today, it's owning your own travel website, whereby, knocking out the brick and mortar office of a travel service and agent, who in-turn made a 60% commission from the vendors on all YOUR accommodations. Now owning YOUR own travel website, you book your own travel arrangements and the vendors pay you the 60% commission. Now, with this valuable information, that can change your life, Jason, what are you going to do with it. It didn't come to you just to think about, it's your time to go to another level in your lifestyle. Look at this video presentation and get the full jist of what I've been sharing with you. www.justplaythevideo.com, to join , www.ytb.com/tosoar

Like car salesman, most depend on commision. But unlike salesman they can't make a price to receive higher commision, I sure agents earn a lot in holiday since most busy time of year. But, ever since of internet appear for the public, agent business isn't as good as before; due to people rather wanted to save time. Example I compare price of agent and the website; no different at all.

I will be going to Czech Republic on November 1, 2008 for 2 weeks and I would like to know how is the weather there?

What kind of clothes that I should get? (I am from a all-summer country, Malaysia, so I have not experience winter before)

Which places are worth visiting?

What kind of cuisine that I must try there?

What other travel tips on Czech Republic?

Anything else that I should be aware of? Is Czech a safe place for tourist?

Thank you for your help!

Unless you go into the mountains, it is unlikely that you will see snow.

On a cold night it may well be below freezing, during the day it will be up to about 10 degrees, which will still feel very cold to you.

Best bring layers.

For trousers, jeans or alike with underneath an extra layer or two.

A friend advices people from your part of the world to bring silk pajamas, you can wear up to five of them before it shows, she claims.

If you do not go for silk, still bring something you can wear under your jeans, leggings, thin training trousers, sports thights, maybe even long underwear if you can get it.

Same layer principle for your top half, T-shirt, shirt with long sleeves, sweater and a fleece jacket, and over all of it, a rain and wind proof jacket. If you can not get a fleece jacket at home, shop as soon as you arrive, Czech republic will have some for sale that time of the year, or invest in a winter coat. Be careful about the prices, a decent wintercoat can cost you as much as a week in the country.

If you have mountain boots, bring them, otherwise, bring the shoes which are pretty good waterproof.

And bring plenty socks. (If you get wet feet in the cold, change your socks and you will feel a bit less cold.)

If you want to experience snow, ask when in Czech republic where to go to find it, it might even be that you will have to leave the country, as the mountains in Czech republic are not the highest.

Prague is well known, but much more in Czech republic is worth visiting.

If you have never been in an European county, you should also visit a village or maybe an open air museum.

I have used the Lonely Planet Czech and Slovak republics edition, but due to other plans did not have much time in Czech republic.

I do approve of the guide though.

But there are other guidebooks too.

About food?

I think you should just walk past the restaurants, reading the menus, till you find one that attract you. I liked the traditional Czech cuisine, but there is a wider choice. All main cuisines in Europe are to be found in Prague, the smaller towns will have some choice but maybe not as much.

Many places, specially in the bigger towns, have a menu in English, but if you can, bring a language guide with a list of popular foods, as not all places can help you in English.

Czech republic is a fairly safe country, but as a tourist you need always to be aware of possible dangers.

There is a real risk of pick pockets, as everywhere in the world, so keep your passport, a credit or bank card, your tickets and some money in a pouch under your clothes, I think the kind that fits like a belt in the top of your jeans is the best.

And for the rest, behave as you would in a big town near home:

If you do not trust a person or a place, go an other way.

Do not go into the park or the small alleys at night.

Do not go home with people/men you have just met.

And if you like drinking, do not get drunk unless you know you can trust the people you are with.

(If you want to ask more, I have my e-mail option open.)

Pack warm clothes,a Jacket and comfortable shoes. Prague is a must see:

Strolling at cobblestone streets of the old town with great views at architecture buildings, churches and magnificent Castle make it believe. You can continue having a relatively cheap lunch or dinner at one of pubs accompanied with a world famous Czech beer. Later on cut the cost of an entrance ticket in a half to enjoy a classic music concert or for a younger crowd just clubbing and adoring beautiful Czech girls. When you get enough of tourist places just escape to peaceful leafy grounds of Vysehrad, Stromovka Park or take funicular railway to the Petrin Hill. Shopper lovers will not be left behind as often excellent and reasonably priced local goods swelling all the time. No matter if there is winter or summer, you will enjoy Prague at its best. You will fall in love with Prague, I promise!

I recommend to stay at least three days otherwise you won’t have enough time to see all the best attraction which Prague can offer. Of course if you have more time you will not be in rush and you can indulge yourself in Prague atmosphere even better.

Kozicka It is kind of steak house in the very nice decorated cellar just few metres from the Old Town Square. Part of it is also a trendy bar and the kitchen stays open late (2.am). Kozi 3, Prague 1

Czech Rep is pretty safe, Prague does have some street people, but if you don't bother them they don't bother you.

Have a Great Trip