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How truthful is Tripadvisor?
Tripadvisor is being investigated by the UKs Advertising Standards Authority on allegations that some reviews on its website are fake. A complaint has been lodged with the ASA by KwikChex.com, a firm that helps companies look after their Internet reputations, alleging that Tripadvisor has "epidemic levels" of false reviews.
Continue reading...Air Canada employees hit the picket lines
14. June 2011
Air Canada's airport customer service and call centre staff hit the picket line this morning after the Canadian Auto Workers union and the airline failed to come to an agreement. Air Canada continues to remind passengers that flights will go ahead as scheduled. The airline recommends that passengers utilize their self-serve options such as online check-in and if possible to not check bags.
Continue reading...Air Canada customer service employees could hit the picket line Monday
10. June 2011
Air Canada’s customer service and sales staff could walk off the job Monday. The Canadian Auto Workers union which represents the employees and Air Canada have reached an impasse in negotiations. One of the big sticking points is the airlines desire to introduce a different pension plan for new employees according to the CBC. The union could serve their 72 hour strike notice tonight. However Air Canada says that if the employees do hit the picket line customers need not worry as there is a contingency plan in [Read more...]
Continue reading...2011 expected to be another “active” hurricane season
20. May 2011
The 2011 hurricane season is expected to be an "active" one according to Environment Canada. In a media release the department quotes predictions from the United States' National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration which says this hurricane season should see 12-18 named storms, 6-10 hurricanes and 3-6 major hurricanes.
Continue reading...Puerto Vallarta travellers need not fear
29. April 2011
Earlier this week the US State Department added more Mexican states to it's avoid essential travel list. We've all heard about the drug cartels warring with authorities in the country so the warning came as no big surprise but one state added to the list surprised a few: Jalisco.
Continue reading...The importance of a good travel agent
24. March 2011
One question Amigo gets asked a lot: Why book with a travel agent? There are lots of answers to this question but this post will focus on one.The following story comes by way of Bruce's Take Blog at takeoffeh.com.
Continue reading...Meal plans save money in the long run
21. March 2011
While travellers expand their horizons and look for different Caribbean islands on which to holiday they face an interesting question. Unlike standard Caribbean favourites such as the Dominican Republic, Cuba and Jamaica many Caribbean islands don't offer all-inclusive resorts and if they do they're few and far between.
Continue reading...Spring break has fun for everybody…if you plan ahead
24. February 2011
Spring break!!!!!These words either warm your heart or fill it with fear and anxiety. To some a week of partying in a beautiful locale is their idea of paradise, for others the site of those partiers is a nightmare.
Continue reading...A reminder for Canadians travelling to Jamaica
14. January 2011
Passport Canada is reminding Canadians that though you can travel to Jamaica with an ID and proof of citizenship you will need a valid Canadian passport to get back into Canada.
Continue reading...Travel tip: take a passport copy
3. December 2010
With all the high-tech gadgetry in place now we sometimes forget that simple solutions are sometimes the best. This is a great tip that was passed on to me and while I'm sure many of you do this already if you don't you should.
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Asides 
You may not see summer as the ideal time to take a vacation to a sun destination but if you’re looking for good value in a getaway it’s one of the best times of year to go.
One way you can save some coin on an all-inclusive getaway this summer is by taking advantage of WestJet Vacations price drop guarantee.
If you book a vacation of three nights or more before May 31 and the price of that trip drops (a minimum $25) WestJet will refund you the difference. The price guarantee is valid between the time you book up to 21 days prior to your departure date.
This deal is good for any vacation between now and Oct. 31.
Call TravelTST to book.
Paris' iconic Eifel Tower. Photo Credit Wikipedia.
Paris is lovely in the springtime and you can see for yourself for less with TravelTST.
TravelTST still has specially priced Paris packages available departing from Vancouver and Calgary on May 10 and 24 but act fast because by 5pm (pacific time) Apr. 4 this special price will expire.
You don’t want to let that happen.
For $899 plus tax travellers get round trip airfare from Vancouver or Calgary to Paris, seven nights at the 3.5 star Hotel All Season Paris Bercy where a bottle of wine will be waiting for you upon your arrival and a one hour cruise on the Seine River.
But wait…there’s more.
Because we want our customers to experience Paris in all of its glory TravelTST and Transat Holidays are throwing in some extras. Every traveller gets a two day Paris hop on hop off bus pass to explore the city at their own pace and a ticket for the Illuminations of Paris Tour, a nighttime bus tour that takes passengers through the city to show off why it’s called the City of Lights.
This deal isn’t available online and has to be booked over the phone or in person at TravelTST.
Remember there isn’t much space left and sold out or not by 5pm pacific time Wednesday this special pricing is gone so call TravelTST at 1-888-665-4541 or drop on by to secure your spot.
TravelTST is open from 9am-5:30pm pacific time Wednesday.
6. September 2011
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