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posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Jan 30

Playa Del Carmen is located in the State of Yucatan. You can’t understand it tell you’ve been there.The capital of the state is Colima City. One of the smallest states, but by no means the least important. Playa Del Carmen, the only other city in the state, is not too big and not too small. The weather is perfect year round.  It’s not too busy and yet has most everything. In short, it’s been a wonderful place to live while the rest of Mexico sells out for tourists. For example, Playa Del Carmen has approximately 5% of the hotel rooms of Puerto Vallarta to the north.

Two-thirds of those visiting are Canadian. Mostly it seems Canadians have called this place theirs, while the few Americans do their best to get along with their Northern brothers. Dubbed the ‘anti-Cancun,’ the city tries to be everyhing other Mexico vacation destinations are not. It’s always nice to see when the owners recognize you and are happy your returned. Not just a number, you receive individual treatement and genuine appreciation. Many wish Playa Del Carmen would stay a buried treasure. A feeling which is a shared desire of the locals, who, it is reported, have for many years been reluctant to accept federal funds targeted at developing tourism in the area. Playa Del Carmen remains true to it’s roots.

Come see for yourself.  Come see the Playa Del Carmen vacation and enjoy an international vacation in style.Join a lively community that is passionate and full of life, see for yourself what makes this place special. It’s real, it’s affordable, and it’s available, now go on a Playa Del Carmen Vacation today!.

posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Jan 30

Hamdi Yazici, a Turkish 41 year old, has been sentenced to 4 months in prison after he walked to the front of a plane with a bag while chanting 'Allah'.

The plane, which was travelling from Istanbul to Stansted Airport in October last year when the Turkish man frightened passengers when he got up, drunk, and started chanting 'Allah' while walking to the front. In court the judge was told how it took 6 members of cabin crew to restrain the man and wait until the flight landed and then the police could take over.

Laura Harris, the court judge said: “I am quite sure it was extremely distressing and alarming for those passengers.

“They didn’t know what you were planning to do when you started to walk down to the front. For all they knew you could have been a very dangerous man.”

The man admitted that he was drunk on the plane and he has now been sentenced to 4 months in prison.

So this got my thinking, what are the top 10 things you should not say on an aircraft? After some Googling and some chuckling, here is my top 10 list of things you shouldn’t say on a plane:

1. It’s not like I have a bomb.
2. Allah.
3. Hi Jack! (ensure you say ‘Hello Jack’ if you’re travelling with jack)
4. Is it time yet? (repeatedly)
5. That’s not my bag beeping, it’s me
6. You may not want to drop my bag
7. Will Osama be proud of me?
8. Explode
9. 3…2…1…boom
10. Go..GO..Go!! (while yelling)

So, that’s my top ten list of things not to say on a plane, that Turkish guy should have done some Googling to know he shouldn’t have said that. Just ensure you don't uetter any of those words next time you fly, it could land you in some trouble.

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posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Jan 30

my message is do not leave your airport parking to chance, the airport may be extremely busy and you could be delayed looking for adequate parking. Do you know where you are actually going when you reach the airport. Leaving airport parking to just turning up at the last minute can cause problems and has led to flights almost being missed.

Incorrectly, the airport bus driver was given a warning by his superiors for helping the wheelchair user. Why on earth did this happen? My friends put me onto a normal bus as we did not have the time to wait the 25 minutes for special wheelchair transport to arrive.

An airport official saw the driver helping me get off the bus at the airport terminal and then pulled the driver in to discipline them. How did I get to know about this? I was told airport officials had given the driver of the bus a warning from the driver of special assistance vehicle on my return to the airport.

What was the problem, the bus driver was helping out a disabled member of the community. I could not believe how much the car parking costs were; when comparing to costs when booking online there is a vast difference.

The event took place earlier in the decade; since then there are now a number of sites that offer great airport parking booking facilities. The Internet has allowed car users to pre-book airport car parking in advance at a discount.

If you have a disability and are looking for which airport car park you should choose then GoSimply would be the site I recommend. Disable users will find the site useful as it highlights if a car park has disabled facilities. The other excellent feature on the GoSimply site is the amount of reviews from other travellers

Booking airport parking in advance makes sense for the following reasons:

• It gives peace of mind
• You can reduce costs
• You can park closer to the airport
• Take the worry out of finding a suitable parking
• Major car parks are monitored 24/7

My subsequent travels to Stansted airport have all resulted in me pre-booking my Stansted Airport Parking in advance. I would advocate this to any traveller but even more so a disabled traveller who is looking for Stansted Airport Parking.

Why leave finding a suitable car park at an airport to chance! Think about it, if you are stuck in traffic and have no car park place guaranteed you could well be stuck at an outer car park and face a longer transfer time.

posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Jan 30

After being delayed at the airport for 5 hours recently, it got me thinking, what are the most delayed airports in the world.

All data used to build the list below is taken from the 2008 data from Flightstats.com site which records all flight information from around the world.

Most delayed departures airports

1. Beijing Capital International, Beijing, China – percentage of on-time departures: 47.86%
2. Manchester Airport, Manchester, UK – percentage of on-time departures: 49.11%
3. Venice Marco Polo Airport, Venice, Italy – percentage of on-time departures: 53.59%
4. Nice Côte d’Azur Airport, Nice, France – percentage of on-time departures: 56.31%
5. Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino, Rome, Italy – percentage of on-time departures; 57.83%

So currently, it doesn’t look very good for Italy, having two of it’s airports in the most delayed list.

Most punctual airports

1. Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan – punctual percentage: 90.0%

Being the worlds fourth largest airport in the world and handling mainly domestic flights, Haneda holds the record for on-time departures at 93.3%, it's on-time arrivals were 87% in 2007, giving it a total score of 90.0%

2. New Tokyo International Airport, Narita, Japan – punctual percentage: 84.2%

This airport is the Haneda’s sister airport and was built to manage most of the international flights in and out of Japan. It has a on-time arrivals percentage of 82% and an on-time departures score of 86%, giving it a total grade of 84.2%

3. Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport, Taipei – punctual percentage: 80.3%

Taipei’s airport opened it’s second terminal in 2000 allowing it to handle 22 million customers in 2006. Taoyuan has an on-time depature rate of 82% and an on-time arrivals score of 78% giving it an overall total of 80.3% Leaving it very close to the fourth position, Sydney's airport.

4. Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney, Austrailia – punctual percentage: 80.1%

Handling over 30 million passengers in 2006, the Kingsford Smith airport is the biggest and oldest airport in all of Australia, and this was where I had my 5 hour delay. It's on-time departure rates are very similar to it's on-time arrivals score. With an on-time departure rate of 79.3% and an on-time arrivals rate of 81% giving it an overall percentage of 80.1%.

5. Hong Kong International Airport, Hong Kong – punctual percentage: 79.7%

This airport is the busiest in Asia and was voted airport of the year in 2007 by UK company Skytrax. It's managed an on-time departure score of 81.1% and on-time arrivals of 79.3%, giving it an overall rate of 79.7%

It looks like Tokyo airports take the crown for most punctual airports, seeing as they pinched the top 2 spots, but overall, it looks like if you want a delay free holiday, you will have to visit Asia.

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posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Jan 28

Bon voyage! To make sure that your trip is indeed a good one, you truly do need travel insurance to cover all of the unexpected, possibly tragic things that can happen. The best course of action is always to do your research first, with a basic starting point being online. Look for web sites that offer side by side comparisons of the 19 major travel insurance companies, as well as some of the smaller, lesser known companies. You need to know what is covered and not covered, and consider every possible detail no matter how small.

Travel insurance should cover you from the moment that you actually start booking your trip to the time that you return home. You should be sure that the coverage will be there for cancellations, changes to destinations, loss of reservations or adverse travel conditions. Your travel coverage should also include medical coverage in case you get injured or become ill while away from home, especially if you are traveling to a foreign country. Ask if your personal belongings are covered, and if not, ask for a policy which will cover them. Buy a separate policy for your jewelry, or consider leaving it in your safe deposit box until you return from your trip. Safety is more important than wearing Grandma’s pearl necklace to Tuscany.

A good travel insurance policy will also help you if things are not quite what they were supposed to be. For instance, if you had purchased a package deal that included a suite upon arrival, and you find yourself shown to something less than what was promised, your insurance policy can help resolve that issue.

If you have arrived at your destination and your suitcases did not, that is a grumble worthy problem. If your suitcases contain your medication for a serious medical condition, however, it can become a life threatening one. Travel insurance policies can include medical care, which might mean the difference between a few tense hours to a frantic hospital visit to a foreign emergency room. In most situations, replacement medications will be obtained for you in a matter of a few hours without a huge problem. Your life and vacation are saved!

But, let’s say that you have not even left for this trip yet, and there is already a problem. Your boss calls and says that there is an issue with your vacation time and that you will absolutely have to come in. Your prepaid trip is now being cancelled and you are out all of that money, right?

Not necessarily. If you insured your trip as soon as it was booked, this cancellation would be covered as an unforeseeable event. Likewise if the trip is cancelled by the booking agent, or if it is cut short for weather or something else. If you get to your destination, and a civil war breaks out in a neighboring area on day one of your vacation, then of course, you must head for home. That would be covered by your travel insurance policy as well, you did not plan for a war to break out now did you?

Book your trip, and then ask your travel agent for recommendations for a good travel insurance company to deal with. Speak to your homeowner/auto insurance agent and see what that company offers. Do good research and get the best coverage for the best price.

Be safe and realistic, especially if you are heading out of the country; leave the priceless heirloom jewelry at home in the safety deposit box. Cover all of your bases, and have emergency plans in case of a mishap. Traveler insurance may save the trip or at the very least, some of your money, so make sure you get the coverage that you need. Have fun, be safe and come back home in one, happy piece.

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posted by Vacation Home Rentals on Jan 28

It won’t matter what you love doing you can able to discover it in Arizona.  If you enjoy golf, there are some of the best golf courses anywhere situated in the Phoenix metropolitan area. If you want to explore the history of the Native American lifestyle you can do that in and around Phoenix as well.  Just look for the cheap airfare to Phoenix and book your flight to arrive and explore this wonderful adventure called Arizona.

As soon as you fly into Phoenix the state awaits you at your door.  You can go north to Flagstaff and discover the natural beauty of this mountain forest or go to Sedona and experience some of the most outstanding creative art anywhere.  The rust mountains are a sight to see and the town filled with artists featuring their skillful work.  Enjoy your Arizona attractions.

As you are descending into Phoenix you will be able to see some of the beauty of this area whether it is flying over the Grand Canyon or the mountains surrounding the city.  You will see desert area and developed areas as you fly in.

Golfing is available at some of the top resorts in the state where the courses are maintained to the professional standards of the likes of Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer and even Tiger Woods.  If you have desired to play on a course that would be acceptable to this level of golfer then the Phoenix area is where you have to be.  Bring your clubs and enjoy the serenity of any of the courses in the area.  In Scottsdale alone you will find 174 courses for you to select from, there will be one that certainly fits your dreams and skill level.

The climate in Arizona offers a wide range of options for your enjoyment.  The desert region can reach temperatures well into the 100′s in the summer and at night drop to below freezing in the winter.  The mountain region remains a delightful range of 80′s and 90′s during the summer but gets snow in the winter.  You can ride dirt bikes in the mountains in the summer and snowboard them in the winter. 

The best values for Phoenix airfare are normally in the summer with the temperatures getting hot and steamy.  If you love the heat you can find some great buys on airline tickets throughout the summer.  Winter is the peak season so ticket prices are usually higher.  If you watch you can obtain some great values during the spring and fall when the vacation market isn’t as competitive.  It’s a beautiful time to visit while the desert is in bloom and the air crisp and clean.