Questions to ask on college tours

Touring college campuses can be challenge at best for many families. Information sessions are usually led by someone in the Admissions department.  Their job is to tell you why their university is the best and highlight what makes it different from the others.  Lots of talk.   College campus tours are usually led by college students who work for the admissions office and receive training.  They are often the best source of information because their opinions tend to be "pretty unfiltered".  Take advantage of students' firsthand experiences by asking key questions, such as ...
Where do most students live?: Dorms? Fraternities? Or is it a commuter campus? How does the mix affect campus life?
What activities are available?: Sports? Music? Political or social groups? Will your child be able to pursue his or her interests?
What special opportunities and services are offered?:Study-abroad programs? Libraries? Health-care centers? Career guidance?
What traditions are specific to this campus? Festivals? Annual events? Graduation rituals?

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Double Tip of the day

Escape the long dark days of winter and plan a trip to the Caribbean!  
1.  Plan now so you won't overeat during the holidays
2.  You already have a jump start on your spring tan and bathing suit body

Weary of online booking, clients return to travel agents

This is a great article by Charisse Jones, of the USA TODAY.  She discusses leisure travel vacations increasingly booked by the old fashion travel agent.  "This is For some travelers, do-it-yourself booking is losing its luster. A study by Forrester Research found that in the first three months of this year, 28% of leisure travelers in the U.S. who booked their trips online said they'd be interested in going to a good traditional travel agent. That's up from 23% in 2008. Another Forrester report finds that the number of leisure travelers who enjoyed using the Web to plan and book their vacations dropped to 46% last year, down from 53% in 2007."  Check out the rest of her article   For the most part I agree with everything she says.  However, not all travel agencies charge a fee for their services.  As an agent, when we make a reservation for a client, we are paid a commission by the vendor.  A travel agent that charges a service fee, depending on the service, is often earning double commission.
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12 Things You Should Checkout on Your Rental Car

1.  Check for scratches, dings, tears outside and inside the car
2.  Start the car to make sure the car is running fairly well. 
3.  Find and turn on heat/air-conditioning
4.  Consult your map
5.  Fix your mirrors.
6.  Figure out the radio and set the memory buttons
7.  Find the window controls
8.  Find the turn signals. 
9.  Find the windshield wipers.
10.  Locate the lights, on/off switch and high beam 
11.  Find the fuel latch
12.  Check the emergency brake


Good Luck!!  
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Google to offer free Wi-Fi on Delta, AirTran, Virgin America

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According to USA Today, Google says it'll offer free in-flight Internet on three U.S. airlines during the holiday season.  

The deal will allow passengers on AirTran, Delta and Virgin America to access Gogo Wi-Fi Internet service for free between Nov 20 and Jan. 2, 2011on domestic. When signing in, users will be greeted by an ad page sponsored by Google's Chrome browser.

Pretty good bargain considering Google usually costs $12.95 a day for flights over three hours.  



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The Most Innovative Travel Gadgets

The Most Innovative Travel Gadgets » Have Tips, Will Travel Time Magazine recently published its list of the  top 100 most influential gadgets produced in the last 87 years.  These have influenced travel the most:  Apple I pod, Noise-Canceling Headphones, electronic football, credit card and Velcro.  Check out the Independent Traveler for more information!
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