Saturday, February 24, 2007

Version #3 and looking great

Well, we've had our website redone - our designer Lawrence wasn't happy with the speed of the Flash intro and a few other technical details, so when we started to experience a few problems caused by this very inexperienced webmaster, it was easier for him to redo the site - and I am sure you will like his efforts. One of the technical things I could not resolve was getting this blog hosted on our site, so we have gone back to the tried and true Blogger.com. But we have also added some extras to the site, like being able to download our departure sheet so larger groups can prefill in their paperwork and speed things up when they arrive at out depot. You will also find our client briefing sheet also listed under downloads, and I am working on some FAQs to add next. We have also linked to our first associate - www.hostelbookers.com and this will make it easier for you to book hostel accommodation before and after your trip - all online from our site.
Meanwhile if you are reading this someone in the world where budget airlines operate (not like our cosy little duopoly or should that be quadopoly) you should think laterally about how you can travel, if time isn't an issue. The Emirates Today newspaper in Dubai reported today that a reader flew from the UAE to the UK return for about $140 plus fees - well below what the mainstream airlines are charging (BA had a special on at $390 plus fees) which is usually around $775. How did he do it? He caught a cab to Sharjah which is right next door to Dubai Airport, then Air Arabia to Istanbul and Easy Jet from Istanbul to Luton. It took him a few hours extra - but he also got to see a bit of the world he hadn't seen before - so start looking up the specials on Easyjet, RyanAir etc and see who you can marry them up with.

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