Hello fellow travelers,
IrSabio Travel Consultants have been asked on numerous occasions if there is any real value in specially promoted rates such as Carnival Cruise Lines "Early Saver Fares". We would assume they would not be called "Early Saver Fares" for nothing, but there are still those who question the validity of such fares.
We, at IrSabio Travel Consultants, can not blame our clientele for being skeptical, after all, these are some tough financial times, and desires are beginning to give way to a little thing known as value. We honestly appreciate our clients concerns, and decided to perform a little side by side compare.
For this project, we are going to consider the beautiful Carnival Splendor home ported in Los Angeles, Ca. We have six (6) people who are considering a seven (7) day New Years cruise. Two of our guest requested an Interior Stateroom, two requested an Ocean View Stateroom, and the final couple requested a Balcony. All couples elected to pre-pay their gratuities. Now, let us take a look at their prices.
Guaranteed Rates Early Saver
Interior Stateroom: $469 pp-do $409 pp-do
Taxes/Port Fees $70.03 pp-do $70.03 pp-do
Gratuities ($10 PP Pd) $70.00 pp-do $70.00 pp-do
Total for both travelers: $1218.06 $1098.06
Savings: $120.00
Ocean View Stateroom: $569 pp-do $529 pp-do
Taxes/Port Fees $70.03 pp-do $70.03 pp-do
Gratuities ($10 PP Pd) $70.00 pp-do $70.00 pp-do
Total for both travelers: $1418.06 $1338.06
Savings: $80.00
Balcony Stateroom: $679 pp-do $649 pp-do
Taxes/Port Fees $70.03 pp-do $70.03 pp-do
Gratuities ($10 PP Pd) $70.00 pp-do $70.00 pp-do
Total for both travelers: $1638.06 $1578.06
Savings: $60.00
Overall Average Savings: $87 Per Couple
Now we realize that $87 per couple may not seem like a lot of money, but when you consider that the Early Saver Fare were quoted based on Interior Stateroom 4B, Ocean View Stateroom 6B, and Balcony Stateroom 8B, where the Guaranteed Rate is pretty much luck of the draw, it really makes a big difference. The 4B, 6B, and 8B Staterooms are located on either the Riveria or Main decks, which is very close to just about everything on the ship. You do not have to worry about climbing flights of stairs or waiting on elevators to get to where the action is, and believe me, you want to be close to the action onboard Carnival Cruise Lines.
Basically fellow travelers, promotional rates such as the Carnival Early Saver fare are more than just worth the price of admission. Here we have three couples who saved an average total of $87 per couple. $87 dollars will buy 2 fountain drink cards and still leave a few dollars worth of pocket change. Those fountain drinks are not free, so that drink card which allows the customer unlimited fountain and soft drinks for the duration of the cruise is an excellent value. What are we saying? Well, in layman's terms, with the Early Saver Fare you will end up saving on more than just the cost of the stateroom.
If you would like to find out more about Carnival Cruise Lines Early Saver Fares, please visit us online at http://cruises.irsabio.com, or email us at irsabiotravel@yahoo.com.
Stay tuned in for more tips and tid bits of information designed to help you make the most informed decision when it comes to travel. Remember, we are IrSabio Travel Consultants, and we are Your Full Service Online Travel Agency.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Saturday, November 14, 2009
February Is A Great Time To Experience The Big Easy
Everyone experiences a little something known as "Cabin Fever" every now and then. Without a doubt, the best cure for "Cabin Fever" is to plan an escape to someplace you may have considered traveling to before, but could never find the time or resources to do so.
Time and Resources, the greatest common denominators in vacation planning. Well, your friends at IrSabio Travel Consultants have introduced variables which may reduce the impact of those two denominators. Consider a trip to New Orleans, LA.
One of the best times of the year to visit New Orleans is during the month of February because that is typically the time of the year when New Orleans host their annual festival known as Mardi Gras.
IrSabio Travel Consultants put together a five (5) day / four (4) night escape to the "Big Easy" from Jacksonville Fl at a cost of less than $119 per person per night based on double occupancy. Now, let us tell you what you get for $119 per person per night.
The excursion includes round trip air fare from Jacksonville FL to New Orleans FL on AirTran Airlines. Also included is deluxe accomodations for two at La Richelieu which is situated in the heart of the French Quarter. Nothing better than being able to watch the Mardi Gras parade from high above in the privacy of your own hotel room. We are also including the Grey Lines Ghost & Spirits Walking Tour, The Voodoo Cemetary Tour, and Grey Steamboat Natchez Harbour Lunch Cruise. By the way, these tours are optional, you may choose to do them all, or remove the one(s) you are not interested in, just let us know. Finally the cost of the airport transportation and all taxes and fees are included. That's right, I said all taxes and fees, so when I say $119 per person per night, I mean $119 per person per night for a 5 day / 4 night adventure in the "Big Easy". Prices are based on double occupancy, thus this escape is idea for couples who are looking to just get away for a weekend.
THe price quoted is based on current rates as of November 14, 2009, and may differ slightly based on the date you request your quote. As with all vacations, advance planning is highly recommended, as New Orleans has a tendacy to sell out pretty quickly, especially during Mardi Gras season.
If you are interested in obtaining a quote for a getaway to New Orleans, please feel free to contact us either by email at irsabioravel@yahoo.com, or by phone (904) 221-5985 or (904) 239-0676.
At IrSabio Travel Consultants, we are dedicated to being Your Full Service Online Travel Agency. Anything less is simply not good enough.
Time and Resources, the greatest common denominators in vacation planning. Well, your friends at IrSabio Travel Consultants have introduced variables which may reduce the impact of those two denominators. Consider a trip to New Orleans, LA.
One of the best times of the year to visit New Orleans is during the month of February because that is typically the time of the year when New Orleans host their annual festival known as Mardi Gras.
IrSabio Travel Consultants put together a five (5) day / four (4) night escape to the "Big Easy" from Jacksonville Fl at a cost of less than $119 per person per night based on double occupancy. Now, let us tell you what you get for $119 per person per night.
The excursion includes round trip air fare from Jacksonville FL to New Orleans FL on AirTran Airlines. Also included is deluxe accomodations for two at La Richelieu which is situated in the heart of the French Quarter. Nothing better than being able to watch the Mardi Gras parade from high above in the privacy of your own hotel room. We are also including the Grey Lines Ghost & Spirits Walking Tour, The Voodoo Cemetary Tour, and Grey Steamboat Natchez Harbour Lunch Cruise. By the way, these tours are optional, you may choose to do them all, or remove the one(s) you are not interested in, just let us know. Finally the cost of the airport transportation and all taxes and fees are included. That's right, I said all taxes and fees, so when I say $119 per person per night, I mean $119 per person per night for a 5 day / 4 night adventure in the "Big Easy". Prices are based on double occupancy, thus this escape is idea for couples who are looking to just get away for a weekend.
THe price quoted is based on current rates as of November 14, 2009, and may differ slightly based on the date you request your quote. As with all vacations, advance planning is highly recommended, as New Orleans has a tendacy to sell out pretty quickly, especially during Mardi Gras season.
If you are interested in obtaining a quote for a getaway to New Orleans, please feel free to contact us either by email at irsabioravel@yahoo.com, or by phone (904) 221-5985 or (904) 239-0676.
At IrSabio Travel Consultants, we are dedicated to being Your Full Service Online Travel Agency. Anything less is simply not good enough.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
YTB Introduces A Brand New Design
For those who may not be aware, IrSabio Travel Consultants is a franchise of the YTB Travel Network, and a proud one indeed.
IrSabio Travel Consultants elected the YTB Travel Network as their host agency for a few reasons, but the primary driver behind our decision was the actual cost to franchise with YTB.
Travel is a big business, it is a more than 7 Trillion Dollars industry, and it is growing. Most host agencies are offering franchise opportunities starting at $4500 to $15000 to sign up. In fact, one enterprising individual bought a well known agency for 5 Billion Dollars to purchase on the more highly advertised travel sites. That's a lot of money. Well, what YTB allowed IrSabio Travel Consultants to do is open a profitable travel franchise for less than $500. Quite a big difference from 5 Billion Dollars.
You can also take advantage of the YTB Travel Network Franchise Opportunity as well by simply visiting our marketing website located at http://www.irsabio.biz. Evaluate the opportunity and take advantage of one of two unique opportunities.
IrSabio Travel Consultants elected the YTB Travel Network as their host agency for a few reasons, but the primary driver behind our decision was the actual cost to franchise with YTB.
Travel is a big business, it is a more than 7 Trillion Dollars industry, and it is growing. Most host agencies are offering franchise opportunities starting at $4500 to $15000 to sign up. In fact, one enterprising individual bought a well known agency for 5 Billion Dollars to purchase on the more highly advertised travel sites. That's a lot of money. Well, what YTB allowed IrSabio Travel Consultants to do is open a profitable travel franchise for less than $500. Quite a big difference from 5 Billion Dollars.
You can also take advantage of the YTB Travel Network Franchise Opportunity as well by simply visiting our marketing website located at http://www.irsabio.biz. Evaluate the opportunity and take advantage of one of two unique opportunities.
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Thursday, November 5, 2009
Carnival Cruise Lines Gift Certificates Are Available
- The Carnival Cruise Lines Cruise Gift Certificates are back and available until December 31, 2009. The best part of all is they are right in time for Christmas, and make the perfect gift for those hard to please people in the family.
These Gift Certificates are available in a variety of formats including:
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Extra Special: Offering either a 3 day cruise for two people from Miami FL, or a 4 day cruise for two people from Long Beach CA.
- Special: Offering a 3 - 8 night cruise for two from most Carnival Cruise Lines Ports of Departure. Only valid during the fall season.
- Choice: Offering a 3-8 night cruise for two from most Carnival Cruise Lines Ports of Departure. Also only valid during the fall season. Price of the Choice Gift Certificates includes all Government Taxes, Port Fees and Gratuities.
-Superior: Offering a 3-8 night cruise for two from any of Carnival Cruise Line's Ports of Departure. Valid year round with certain black out dates. Price of the Superior Gift Certificate includes all Government Taxes, Port Fees and Gratuities.
- Premium: Offering a 3-8 night cruise for two from any of Carnival Cruise Line's Port of Departure. Valid year round with the last two weeks of December being the only black out period. Price of the Premium Gift Certificate includes all Government Taxes, Port Fees and Gratuities.
Sounds like some great values, do they not? Well it gets better, oh so much better.
All Carnival Cruise Lines Gift Certificates are valid for 18 months from the date of purchase, and they are all fully upgradable (upgrades incur a slight additional charge). Prices for the gift certificates start as low as $358. Now that is not bad for a 3 or 4 day cruise for two people.
A business owner in Richmond Virginia was looking for a was to reward his top performers for the year. Each year, at his annual Christmas Party, he would announce the names of two top performers and award them with a bonus of $400 a piece. We all know that after taxes, $400 turns into $280 very quickly, and it quickly became an after thought. In 2008, the business owner decided to do something a little different. Instead of giving 2 $400 bonuses, he gave 2 Extra Special Carnival Cruise Gift Certificates. In 2009, the business owner reported a 110% increase in productivity and revenue during the first and second quarters of the year. Coincidence? You be the judge.
Carnival Cruise Lines Cruise Gift Certificates are on sale now, but will only be available for a limited time. To purchase your gift certificates visit the IrSabio Travel Consultants Main Site and click on the banner for Carnival Cruise Gift Certificates. Give those you love and admire a gift they will remember for many years to come.
These Gift Certificates are available in a variety of formats including:
-
Extra Special: Offering either a 3 day cruise for two people from Miami FL, or a 4 day cruise for two people from Long Beach CA.
- Special: Offering a 3 - 8 night cruise for two from most Carnival Cruise Lines Ports of Departure. Only valid during the fall season.
- Choice: Offering a 3-8 night cruise for two from most Carnival Cruise Lines Ports of Departure. Also only valid during the fall season. Price of the Choice Gift Certificates includes all Government Taxes, Port Fees and Gratuities.
-Superior: Offering a 3-8 night cruise for two from any of Carnival Cruise Line's Ports of Departure. Valid year round with certain black out dates. Price of the Superior Gift Certificate includes all Government Taxes, Port Fees and Gratuities.
- Premium: Offering a 3-8 night cruise for two from any of Carnival Cruise Line's Port of Departure. Valid year round with the last two weeks of December being the only black out period. Price of the Premium Gift Certificate includes all Government Taxes, Port Fees and Gratuities.
Sounds like some great values, do they not? Well it gets better, oh so much better.
All Carnival Cruise Lines Gift Certificates are valid for 18 months from the date of purchase, and they are all fully upgradable (upgrades incur a slight additional charge). Prices for the gift certificates start as low as $358. Now that is not bad for a 3 or 4 day cruise for two people.
A business owner in Richmond Virginia was looking for a was to reward his top performers for the year. Each year, at his annual Christmas Party, he would announce the names of two top performers and award them with a bonus of $400 a piece. We all know that after taxes, $400 turns into $280 very quickly, and it quickly became an after thought. In 2008, the business owner decided to do something a little different. Instead of giving 2 $400 bonuses, he gave 2 Extra Special Carnival Cruise Gift Certificates. In 2009, the business owner reported a 110% increase in productivity and revenue during the first and second quarters of the year. Coincidence? You be the judge.
Carnival Cruise Lines Cruise Gift Certificates are on sale now, but will only be available for a limited time. To purchase your gift certificates visit the IrSabio Travel Consultants Main Site and click on the banner for Carnival Cruise Gift Certificates. Give those you love and admire a gift they will remember for many years to come.
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Sunday, November 1, 2009
What Will Disney's Dream Bring To The Cruise Industry?
The Disney Dream™ will introduce a number of cruise-industry firsts and family-friendly innovations designed to make your Client's experience even more magical. Among the highlights:
* AquaDuck — Disney Cruise Line® debuts the first-ever shipboard water coaster! This exhilarating high-speed flume ride featuring twists, turns, drops, uphill acceleration and river rapids — all while traversing the upper decks of the ship. This innovation takes a real water park experience onto the open sea, giving Disney Cruisers a one of a kind experience.
* Virtual Porthole – A cruise-industry first for all inside staterooms! Virtual Portholes offer a "window" to the world with a real-time view outside the ship using high-definition cameras. As Guests observe the view, they may glimpse a magical surprise: animated characters like Mickey Mouse may pop by the Virtual Porthole. Now even interior staterooms can feel like ocean view staterooms.
* Enchanted Art — Around the atrium lobby and throughout the ship, Enchanted Art will immerse your Clients in Disney storytelling in a completely new way. Enchanted Art magically comes alive as Guests pause to admire individual pieces. Mirror, Mirror on the wall gives way to portrait or sculpture, talk to me. After all, this is the world of Disney.
* Living Characters — In youth spaces, Disney Characters come to life and interact with children in one-of-a-kind experiences. Crush, the animated sea turtle from the Disney•Pixar motion picture "Finding Nemo," or the mischievous animated alien Stitch make scheduled appearances to chat, play and joke with kids in live, unrehearsed conversations.
The Disney Dream is scheduled to make her maiden voyage in January 2011, and Disney is expecting space to fill quickly. Booking for the Maiden Voyage is expected to begin in November 2009, and the deposits are expected to be $400 per person. IrSabio Travel Consultants is a licensed and registered Disney Travel Agent. Visit us at http://www.irsabio.com, or email us at irsabiotravel@yahoo.com for more information, or to reserve your family's place on the Maiden Voyage of the Disney Dream.
* AquaDuck — Disney Cruise Line® debuts the first-ever shipboard water coaster! This exhilarating high-speed flume ride featuring twists, turns, drops, uphill acceleration and river rapids — all while traversing the upper decks of the ship. This innovation takes a real water park experience onto the open sea, giving Disney Cruisers a one of a kind experience.
* Virtual Porthole – A cruise-industry first for all inside staterooms! Virtual Portholes offer a "window" to the world with a real-time view outside the ship using high-definition cameras. As Guests observe the view, they may glimpse a magical surprise: animated characters like Mickey Mouse may pop by the Virtual Porthole. Now even interior staterooms can feel like ocean view staterooms.
* Enchanted Art — Around the atrium lobby and throughout the ship, Enchanted Art will immerse your Clients in Disney storytelling in a completely new way. Enchanted Art magically comes alive as Guests pause to admire individual pieces. Mirror, Mirror on the wall gives way to portrait or sculpture, talk to me. After all, this is the world of Disney.
* Living Characters — In youth spaces, Disney Characters come to life and interact with children in one-of-a-kind experiences. Crush, the animated sea turtle from the Disney•Pixar motion picture "Finding Nemo," or the mischievous animated alien Stitch make scheduled appearances to chat, play and joke with kids in live, unrehearsed conversations.
The Disney Dream is scheduled to make her maiden voyage in January 2011, and Disney is expecting space to fill quickly. Booking for the Maiden Voyage is expected to begin in November 2009, and the deposits are expected to be $400 per person. IrSabio Travel Consultants is a licensed and registered Disney Travel Agent. Visit us at http://www.irsabio.com, or email us at irsabiotravel@yahoo.com for more information, or to reserve your family's place on the Maiden Voyage of the Disney Dream.
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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Introducing Our New Logo
One of the most important aspect of business management is a little something known as "Brand Recognition". Face it, without Brand Recognition, a business becomes just another face in the crowd and that is anything but good.
In an effort to establish our identity in the world of home base travel agencies, IrSabio Travel Consultants introduced our new logo. We feel that this logo represents our total commitment to our clients. The red belt around the Earth represents our motto of being Your Full Service Online Travel Agency. Whether you are in the mod for a Cruise, an All-Inclusive Vacation, International Adventure, or something other, it is our goal to ensure that all of your travel desires are achieved.
We are IrSabio Travel Consultants, and we are Your Full Service Online Travel Agency.
In an effort to establish our identity in the world of home base travel agencies, IrSabio Travel Consultants introduced our new logo. We feel that this logo represents our total commitment to our clients. The red belt around the Earth represents our motto of being Your Full Service Online Travel Agency. Whether you are in the mod for a Cruise, an All-Inclusive Vacation, International Adventure, or something other, it is our goal to ensure that all of your travel desires are achieved.
We are IrSabio Travel Consultants, and we are Your Full Service Online Travel Agency.
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Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Local Travel Agent Becomes Cruise Expert by Earning Prestigious Top Rank in Princess Cruises Academy
JACKSONVILLE, FL October 27, 2009 – A First Coast travel agent has achieved prestigious Commodore status in Princess Cruises’ Academy training program, certifying him as an expert cruise professional. As a Commodore, Edgar M. Wise of IrSabio Travel Consultants joins an exclusive group of travel agents who are now recognized by Princess at the Academy's highest level for their unique qualifications and knowledge as a cruise planning professional. Edgar Wise earned this distinction after completing the minimum 25 courses necessary to graduate from the program.
“We at Princess are very proud of Edgar’s dedication, as he put in extra effort to offer clients exceptional knowledge regarding our cruise vacation product as well as our worldwide destinations,” said Jan Swartz, Senior Vice President of Customer Service and Sales at Princess. “Travel agents who reach this top level in our Academy program have completed hours of course work to become a cruising expert, which will prove invaluable to providing clients with a great vacation.”
Princess Academy is the cruise industry’s most comprehensive online training program available to travel agents in the U.S. and Canada. Agents who complete the extensive coursework become experts on a wide range of topics, offering travelers full knowledge of important details about a Princess vacation such as the different passenger amenities on the line’s 17 ships, the company’s worldwide destinations and the many special programs available onboard.
“I'm thrilled to be a Princess Commodore and expand my expertise about cruising. The knowledge I've gained makes me a more valuable resource for my clients, and enables me to recommend the very best vacation which matches all of their needs,” said Edgar Wise.
To become a Commodore, travel agents must fulfill 25 required and elective classes, representing approximately 15 hours of total course work covering worldwide destinations, onboard programs, and customer service skills. As they complete courses, agents receive their “stripes” through four levels: First Officer, Staff Captain, Captain and finally Commodore. Agents can continue to take elective courses to expand their knowledge and keep their Commodore status current.
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IrSabio Travel Consultants officially opened for business in April 2008 as a proud member company of YTB Travel Network International. Offering a variety or travel and vacation related services, IrSabio Travel Consultants takes pride in being Your Full Service Online Travel Agency.
For further information contact:
Edgar M. Wise
IrSabio Travel Consultants
(904) 221-5985
irsabiotravel@yahoo.com
“We at Princess are very proud of Edgar’s dedication, as he put in extra effort to offer clients exceptional knowledge regarding our cruise vacation product as well as our worldwide destinations,” said Jan Swartz, Senior Vice President of Customer Service and Sales at Princess. “Travel agents who reach this top level in our Academy program have completed hours of course work to become a cruising expert, which will prove invaluable to providing clients with a great vacation.”
Princess Academy is the cruise industry’s most comprehensive online training program available to travel agents in the U.S. and Canada. Agents who complete the extensive coursework become experts on a wide range of topics, offering travelers full knowledge of important details about a Princess vacation such as the different passenger amenities on the line’s 17 ships, the company’s worldwide destinations and the many special programs available onboard.
“I'm thrilled to be a Princess Commodore and expand my expertise about cruising. The knowledge I've gained makes me a more valuable resource for my clients, and enables me to recommend the very best vacation which matches all of their needs,” said Edgar Wise.
To become a Commodore, travel agents must fulfill 25 required and elective classes, representing approximately 15 hours of total course work covering worldwide destinations, onboard programs, and customer service skills. As they complete courses, agents receive their “stripes” through four levels: First Officer, Staff Captain, Captain and finally Commodore. Agents can continue to take elective courses to expand their knowledge and keep their Commodore status current.
# # #
IrSabio Travel Consultants officially opened for business in April 2008 as a proud member company of YTB Travel Network International. Offering a variety or travel and vacation related services, IrSabio Travel Consultants takes pride in being Your Full Service Online Travel Agency.
For further information contact:
Edgar M. Wise
IrSabio Travel Consultants
(904) 221-5985
irsabiotravel@yahoo.com
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Saturday, October 24, 2009
A Serious Matter Unrelated To Travel
Hello friends and followers. In our wonderful nation of America, we are plagued with a virus that threatens to undermine our very existence. This virus is that of child predators and molesters. It is time something was done about it.
Within the past 10 days preceding the writing of this blog entry, the city of Orange Park Fl, and indeed the entire Florida First Coast was rocked by the revelation that 7 year old Somer Thompson was kidnapped, murdered, and tossed into a dumpster as if she was nothing more than yesterday's garbage. Her body was discovered in a landfill in South East Georgia, and was so badly assaulted and other wise disfigured that the medical examiner will not allow her mother to see the body. Somer is but one of many children who have met similar fates. Children like Christopher Barrios, who was kidnapped, raped and murdered by his neighbors, and left on the side of the rode in a black garbage bag. The list can go on, and on, and on, but I think you get the picture.
The problem is, for a nation who has armed forces committed to places overseas fighting the war against terrorism, we can not seem to prevent our very own children from being terrorized by sexual predators. I don't know about you, but I for one am sick and tired of innocent children becoming victims of sexual deviants who get a kid out of hurting kids.
Recently, a group of concerned mothers banded together to form Mothers Againt Predators, a grass roots organization dedicated to raising awareness of the dangers that threaten our children, with a drive to end the attacks of sexual predators. Although this efforts began in Florida, we are hoping that - like Mothers Against Drunk Drivers - this effort will take root across the country. I applaud the ladies who are taking this stand against sexual predators and child molesters.
IrSabio Travel Consultants has reached out to the founders of Mothers Against Predators to offer any assistance we may. Be it in the form of providing methods to assist with fund raising, through financial contributions, or other means. IrSabio Travel Consultants is fully committed to the success of Mothers Against Predators. We encourage you to assist this organization as well. One way that you can assist is simply by you doing what you are doing presently, booking your travel through IrSabio Travel Consultants at http://www.irsabio.com. Beginning November 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010, IrSabio Travel Consultants will donate 25% of all earned commissions to Mothers Against Predators. These donations will be in addition to any other forms of support IrSabio Travel Consultants provides.
So feel good about booking your travel with IrSabio Travel Consultants, and know that the hotel, flight, cruise, or other vacation you book and take between November 1, 2009 and February 28, 2010 is helping to fund efforts that ensure our children are safe from the dangers of Sexual Predators. Remember the children are our future. Let's keep them well so they can grow up and lead the way.
Within the past 10 days preceding the writing of this blog entry, the city of Orange Park Fl, and indeed the entire Florida First Coast was rocked by the revelation that 7 year old Somer Thompson was kidnapped, murdered, and tossed into a dumpster as if she was nothing more than yesterday's garbage. Her body was discovered in a landfill in South East Georgia, and was so badly assaulted and other wise disfigured that the medical examiner will not allow her mother to see the body. Somer is but one of many children who have met similar fates. Children like Christopher Barrios, who was kidnapped, raped and murdered by his neighbors, and left on the side of the rode in a black garbage bag. The list can go on, and on, and on, but I think you get the picture.
The problem is, for a nation who has armed forces committed to places overseas fighting the war against terrorism, we can not seem to prevent our very own children from being terrorized by sexual predators. I don't know about you, but I for one am sick and tired of innocent children becoming victims of sexual deviants who get a kid out of hurting kids.
Recently, a group of concerned mothers banded together to form Mothers Againt Predators, a grass roots organization dedicated to raising awareness of the dangers that threaten our children, with a drive to end the attacks of sexual predators. Although this efforts began in Florida, we are hoping that - like Mothers Against Drunk Drivers - this effort will take root across the country. I applaud the ladies who are taking this stand against sexual predators and child molesters.
IrSabio Travel Consultants has reached out to the founders of Mothers Against Predators to offer any assistance we may. Be it in the form of providing methods to assist with fund raising, through financial contributions, or other means. IrSabio Travel Consultants is fully committed to the success of Mothers Against Predators. We encourage you to assist this organization as well. One way that you can assist is simply by you doing what you are doing presently, booking your travel through IrSabio Travel Consultants at http://www.irsabio.com. Beginning November 1, 2009 through February 28, 2010, IrSabio Travel Consultants will donate 25% of all earned commissions to Mothers Against Predators. These donations will be in addition to any other forms of support IrSabio Travel Consultants provides.
So feel good about booking your travel with IrSabio Travel Consultants, and know that the hotel, flight, cruise, or other vacation you book and take between November 1, 2009 and February 28, 2010 is helping to fund efforts that ensure our children are safe from the dangers of Sexual Predators. Remember the children are our future. Let's keep them well so they can grow up and lead the way.
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A New Update - What Have We Been Doing?
Hello followers and friends. Wow, a lot has happened since our last update. In all honesty, we have to get better in keeping you all informed about the major achievements, and event that are, and have impacted us. Let us bring you all up to speed.
In August 2009, the team of IrSabio Travel Consultants completed the series of 10 Continuing Education Unit requirements and elevated from the rank of Referring Travel Agent and into the ranks of Travel Agents with YTB International. This is an exciting accomplishment because it fully illustrates our commitment for being Your Full Service Travel Agency. It was also the beginning of even greater thing to come.
-- IrSabio Travel Consultants certified as Kenya Area Travel Specialists on September 13, 2009. This certification provided our agency with an indepth familiarization of tourism in the beautiful nation of Kenya. We will be planning an educational safari in the very near future to give out agents a broader understanding of all that Kenya has to offer.
Immediately following the completion of our KATS certification, IrSabio Travel Consultants certified and became a member of the Shamrock Club. The Shamrock Club is a certification of familiarization with tourism in the awesomely beautiful country of Ireland. The rolling clouds billowing over the magnificent green mountains, the freshness of the morning air in Dublin, and more. Ireland is truly a vacation worth taking, even if you do not have Irish Roots.
-- Our most present and crowning achievement to date is IrSabio Travel Consultants certification as Princess Cruise Lines Commodores, and our designation as Certified Experts in the sale of Princess Cruise Lines products.
These accomplishments are great in and of themselves, but they are only the beginning of our quest to better service you, our wonderful clients. We know that you, our valued clients, want to know that you are working with a travel agent who's primary focus is providing you with the best. You expect your travel agent to be knowledgable and well informed. To that degree, IrSabio Travel Consultants will not settle for anything less tan providing you with a high degree of travel knowledge, so that you can make the best decision when it comes to your vacation.
At IrSabio Travel Consultants, when we say we are Your Full Service Online Travel Agency, we mean it.
In August 2009, the team of IrSabio Travel Consultants completed the series of 10 Continuing Education Unit requirements and elevated from the rank of Referring Travel Agent and into the ranks of Travel Agents with YTB International. This is an exciting accomplishment because it fully illustrates our commitment for being Your Full Service Travel Agency. It was also the beginning of even greater thing to come.
-- IrSabio Travel Consultants certified as Kenya Area Travel Specialists on September 13, 2009. This certification provided our agency with an indepth familiarization of tourism in the beautiful nation of Kenya. We will be planning an educational safari in the very near future to give out agents a broader understanding of all that Kenya has to offer.
Immediately following the completion of our KATS certification, IrSabio Travel Consultants certified and became a member of the Shamrock Club. The Shamrock Club is a certification of familiarization with tourism in the awesomely beautiful country of Ireland. The rolling clouds billowing over the magnificent green mountains, the freshness of the morning air in Dublin, and more. Ireland is truly a vacation worth taking, even if you do not have Irish Roots.
-- Our most present and crowning achievement to date is IrSabio Travel Consultants certification as Princess Cruise Lines Commodores, and our designation as Certified Experts in the sale of Princess Cruise Lines products.
These accomplishments are great in and of themselves, but they are only the beginning of our quest to better service you, our wonderful clients. We know that you, our valued clients, want to know that you are working with a travel agent who's primary focus is providing you with the best. You expect your travel agent to be knowledgable and well informed. To that degree, IrSabio Travel Consultants will not settle for anything less tan providing you with a high degree of travel knowledge, so that you can make the best decision when it comes to your vacation.
At IrSabio Travel Consultants, when we say we are Your Full Service Online Travel Agency, we mean it.
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Tuesday, June 2, 2009
IrSabio Now Partners With Bedandbreakfast.com
In a never ending quest to provide you with the very best in vacation opportunities, the team of IrSabio Travel Consultants has officially entered into a partnership with
When visiting various cities in the United States, and across this vast world of ours, a Bed and Breakfast offer one of the most cost effective lodging alternatives in the industry. Not to mention the fact that a Bed and Breakfast offers an experience that is not available at most hotels, that experience being a personal touch.
We, at IrSabio Travel Consultants, are incredibly excited about this partnership, and we are certain that you will be equally as excited.
So take a moment, click this button and experience what a Bed and Breakfast has to offer.
When visiting various cities in the United States, and across this vast world of ours, a Bed and Breakfast offer one of the most cost effective lodging alternatives in the industry. Not to mention the fact that a Bed and Breakfast offers an experience that is not available at most hotels, that experience being a personal touch.
We, at IrSabio Travel Consultants, are incredibly excited about this partnership, and we are certain that you will be equally as excited.
So take a moment, click this button and experience what a Bed and Breakfast has to offer.
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Wednesday, May 20, 2009
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Monday, May 18, 2009
Big Savings In Mexico
For more information on this and other awesome travel opportunities, please email us at irsabiotravel@yahoo.com |
Mexico III - The Return Of The Carnival
Effective May 18th, 2009 Carnival Cruise Lines announced the resumption of their deployments to Mexican ports of call.
These ports include Cozumel, Cancun, and the Mexican Riviera. This mean that the 4 day cruises from Miami to Cozumel are back! The same is true from other preferred departure port such as Galveston, New Orleans, and Tampa. Best of all, the announcement comes just in time for the summer, and the price is right.
For example, The Carnival Destiny is doing a 3 day cruise out of Miami, and visiting Key West and Cozumel. Inside Cabins priced as low as $359 per person, Ocean View as low as $409 per person. All prices based on double occupancy.
So now, you can look your significant other in the eye, or your children in the eyes, and say with all confidence, "The Vacation To Mexico Is On Again".
Please feel free to visit IrSabio Travel Consultants Cruise Site for more information on various cruises to Mexico. If you are interested in arranging a group cruise, please send us an email, irsabiotravel@yahoo.com.
These ports include Cozumel, Cancun, and the Mexican Riviera. This mean that the 4 day cruises from Miami to Cozumel are back! The same is true from other preferred departure port such as Galveston, New Orleans, and Tampa. Best of all, the announcement comes just in time for the summer, and the price is right.
For example, The Carnival Destiny is doing a 3 day cruise out of Miami, and visiting Key West and Cozumel. Inside Cabins priced as low as $359 per person, Ocean View as low as $409 per person. All prices based on double occupancy.
So now, you can look your significant other in the eye, or your children in the eyes, and say with all confidence, "The Vacation To Mexico Is On Again".
Please feel free to visit IrSabio Travel Consultants Cruise Site for more information on various cruises to Mexico. If you are interested in arranging a group cruise, please send us an email, irsabiotravel@yahoo.com.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
CDC Removes Travel Health Warning for Mexico
Effective 05/15/2009 the Centers for Disease Control has officially lifted the health alert and previously imposed travel restrictions to Mexico.
This is good news for most travel agents, and awesome news for the tourism industry in Mexico. Presently many hotel and other travel vendors are offering price reductions as a way to re-stimulate interest in vacationing, or cruising to Mexico. As if just announcing Cozumel and Cancun were available just in time for the summer rush were not enough.
Now is the time, indeed the best time to reschedule those vacation plans to Mexico again. Feel free to visit
This is good news for most travel agents, and awesome news for the tourism industry in Mexico. Presently many hotel and other travel vendors are offering price reductions as a way to re-stimulate interest in vacationing, or cruising to Mexico. As if just announcing Cozumel and Cancun were available just in time for the summer rush were not enough.
Now is the time, indeed the best time to reschedule those vacation plans to Mexico again. Feel free to visit
IrSabio Travel Consultants Online
Or, please feel free to email us at irsabiotravel@yahoo.com, and let us know what your Mexican Vacation Desires are.
Monday, May 4, 2009
H1N1 Alert From LAN Air
Due to a sanitary alert declared as a result of Swine Flu cases detected, LAN will provide passengers with confirmed itineraries (within a single ticket) to and from Mexico and USA and booked until May 31st, 2009, with the following options:
1. A change of date without penalty (even if restricted by fare regulation), subject to CLASS availability and within ticket validity; complying with the rest of fare regulation.
2. Passengers staying in Mexico or USA may return earlier penalty-free, even if “minimum stay” fare regulation (*) is not met and subject to class availability.
(*) Changes that overrule minimum stay fare regulation must be processed through LAN.
3. Reissue as “form of payment” without penalty (change of destination), even if restricted by fare regulation and subject to the current policies.
Travel agents may reissue without penalty provided that the rest of fare regulation is complied.
The reservation should be modified and agent should request the waiver (Change due protection) to his/her LAN Sales Support Agent to reissue and enter the following SSR message:
SR CKIN LA CHG DUE SWINE FLU ALERT
The changes may be done until flight departure date. NO SHOW passengers may not apply for this procedure.
Refunds will be subject to fare regulation.
Changes should be done according to procedure above to avoid agency debit memos.
Should you have any questions, please contact your LAN Sales Support Agent.
Additional information on affected travel due to sanitary alert:
International flights to and from Mendoza, Argentina have been cancelled, therefore LAN passengers with valid tickets through May 31st, will be given option for:
involuntary rerouting via Buenos Aires
penalty-free date change (within validity and fare conditions)
change of destination (within validity and fare conditions, may incur charges
depending on destination)
1. A change of date without penalty (even if restricted by fare regulation), subject to CLASS availability and within ticket validity; complying with the rest of fare regulation.
2. Passengers staying in Mexico or USA may return earlier penalty-free, even if “minimum stay” fare regulation (*) is not met and subject to class availability.
(*) Changes that overrule minimum stay fare regulation must be processed through LAN.
3. Reissue as “form of payment” without penalty (change of destination), even if restricted by fare regulation and subject to the current policies.
Travel agents may reissue without penalty provided that the rest of fare regulation is complied.
The reservation should be modified and agent should request the waiver (Change due protection) to his/her LAN Sales Support Agent to reissue and enter the following SSR message:
SR CKIN LA CHG DUE SWINE FLU ALERT
The changes may be done until flight departure date. NO SHOW passengers may not apply for this procedure.
Refunds will be subject to fare regulation.
Changes should be done according to procedure above to avoid agency debit memos.
Should you have any questions, please contact your LAN Sales Support Agent.
Additional information on affected travel due to sanitary alert:
International flights to and from Mendoza, Argentina have been cancelled, therefore LAN passengers with valid tickets through May 31st, will be given option for:
involuntary rerouting via Buenos Aires
penalty-free date change (within validity and fare conditions)
change of destination (within validity and fare conditions, may incur charges
depending on destination)
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Introducing The Ruby Princess
One of the biggest blessings in the world of travel is despite the current state of the economy, people are still seeking opportunities to travel, and travel in style.
Several new cruise ships are projected to enter into their respective fleets between now and 2015 Among the newest additions to the Princess Cruise Lines Fleet is the brand new Ruby Princess which will begin servicing the Eastern and Southern Caribbean in December 2009.
The Ruby Princess will be home ported in Ft. Lauderdale Florida, and will most certainly become one of the crown jewels within the Princess Fleet.
Princess Cruise Lines has maintained a consistently high standard of quality, and dedication to superior customer satisfaction. Perhaps that is the reason for Princess Cruise Lines being chosen as the signature cruise line on the television series "The Love Boat". It can be reasonably expected that The Ruby Princess will carry on that proud tradition of quality and excellence.
As an introduction, Princess Cruise Lines is opening the Ruby Princess with two 3-Day cruises in December 2009. These cruises, one from December 14th to the 17th and the other from December 17th to the 20th, will depart from beautiful Ft Lauderdale and make a single stop in Princess Cay, Bahamas. To make this happen, Princess is offering low introductory fares starting as low as $249 per person (double occupancy) for Inside and Select Ocean View cabins. In fact, even the balcony prices are less than $500 per person. Based on the prices, it is reasonable to assume that two people can travel for as little as $583 with taxes already included.
For us, here at Irsabio Travel Consultants, these introduction cruises represent the perfect opportunity to test drive the Ruby Princess. As a result, we will cruise on the December 14th excursion. We would really like to see you there as well. If you are interested in discovering more about the Ruby Princess, please email us at irsabiotravel@yahoo.com, let us know how many are interested in traveling, which excursion you are interested in, and what type of cabin is preferred.
Now of course, I should not have to mention that with prices this low cabins will be going fast. Drop us an email to irsabiotravel@yahoo.com, and we will be certain to contact you and assist you in the reservation process.
Several new cruise ships are projected to enter into their respective fleets between now and 2015 Among the newest additions to the Princess Cruise Lines Fleet is the brand new Ruby Princess which will begin servicing the Eastern and Southern Caribbean in December 2009.
The Ruby Princess will be home ported in Ft. Lauderdale Florida, and will most certainly become one of the crown jewels within the Princess Fleet.
Princess Cruise Lines has maintained a consistently high standard of quality, and dedication to superior customer satisfaction. Perhaps that is the reason for Princess Cruise Lines being chosen as the signature cruise line on the television series "The Love Boat". It can be reasonably expected that The Ruby Princess will carry on that proud tradition of quality and excellence.
As an introduction, Princess Cruise Lines is opening the Ruby Princess with two 3-Day cruises in December 2009. These cruises, one from December 14th to the 17th and the other from December 17th to the 20th, will depart from beautiful Ft Lauderdale and make a single stop in Princess Cay, Bahamas. To make this happen, Princess is offering low introductory fares starting as low as $249 per person (double occupancy) for Inside and Select Ocean View cabins. In fact, even the balcony prices are less than $500 per person. Based on the prices, it is reasonable to assume that two people can travel for as little as $583 with taxes already included.
For us, here at Irsabio Travel Consultants, these introduction cruises represent the perfect opportunity to test drive the Ruby Princess. As a result, we will cruise on the December 14th excursion. We would really like to see you there as well. If you are interested in discovering more about the Ruby Princess, please email us at irsabiotravel@yahoo.com, let us know how many are interested in traveling, which excursion you are interested in, and what type of cabin is preferred.
Now of course, I should not have to mention that with prices this low cabins will be going fast. Drop us an email to irsabiotravel@yahoo.com, and we will be certain to contact you and assist you in the reservation process.
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Saturday, May 2, 2009
Welcome To Our Traveler's Blog
Part of being a Full Service Online Travel Agency is having the ability to interact with our present and future clients on all matters regarding travel and the travel industry.
This Blog is intended to be a platform to discuss the world of travel. Here we are open to discussions ranging from favorite places to worst travel experience.
We ask that our readers be honest, but also be clean. In order words, if you can not express in something other than a four letter word, you may want to withhold your posting or comment.
Again, welcome all to the IrSabio Travel Consultants Online Travel Blog.
This Blog is intended to be a platform to discuss the world of travel. Here we are open to discussions ranging from favorite places to worst travel experience.
We ask that our readers be honest, but also be clean. In order words, if you can not express in something other than a four letter word, you may want to withhold your posting or comment.
Again, welcome all to the IrSabio Travel Consultants Online Travel Blog.
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