Join us at the Australia Event on Monday!!

Join Us at this Exclusive Australia Event:

Australia allures with its sophisticated cities, stunning coastal and mountain regions, indigenous culture, and world-class food and wine. This exclusive event will guide you to insight and perspective on the vast country and culture of Australia.

While you are there, get a chance to win roundtrip airfare for two to Australia*!

WHAT: There's Nothing Like Australia Event

DATE & TIME: January 24, 2011 at 6:00 P.M.

WHERE: Sheraton Bloomington, 7800 Normandale Blvd, Minneapolis, MN

ITINERARY:
6:00 P.M. - 6:15 P.M. REGISTRATION

6:15 P.M. - 7:00 P.M. WELCOME RECEPTION
Enjoy drinks & hors d'oeuvres while mingling with Australian locals, travel experts, and industry executives

7:00 P.M. - 7:45 P.M. EXPERIENCE AUSTRALIA
Learn to speak Australian, try Australia's very own Vegemite, learn Aussie
Rules Football, enjoy Australian music and entertainment

7:45 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. GRAND PRIZE DRAWING
Roundtrip airfare for two on Qantas Airways to Australia*

Ever wondered what it would be like to sail in Sydney Harbour, experience the vibrant cultural scene in Melbourne or dive the Great Barrier Reef? Join Travel Leaders at this exclusive event to discover your ideal Aussie adventure and register for a chance to win roundtrip airfare for two to Australia*!

TO CONFIRM YOUR SEAT AT THIS EXCLUSIVE EVENT -
RSVP by January 24, 2011
email: travelleaders@suntimetravel.com or contact our office in River Falls, Red Wing, or Rochester. See below for phone numbers and office address.

Delta 'bidding' and outsmarting the airlines

OK, I've been reading and reading these articles for the last few days about the new airline 'bidding' on taking a bump. It's so frustrating, because does everyone even realize that there are rules in place so that the airlines have to pay up to $800 already? Please don't put a bid in for your flight for anything under $800.......or else you're allowing the airlines to get around their own rules!!!

Here is one article:
http://www.cnn.com/2011/LIVING/01/17/how.to.outsmart.airlines/index.html
This is a great article.

Here is another:
http://www.consumertraveler.com/today/can-deltas-bidding-for-bumping-become-an-airline-cash-cow/
Coming from a travel agent, and I too have seen a lot of 'greedy' airlines, I agree with parts of this one!!!!
Hope this info is helpful in deciding whether or not to 'bid' on your vacation plans.......

Visit Australia

http://www.australia.com/campaigns/nothinglikeaustralia/us/great-aussie-sale

Contact us for details on your dream trip to Australia!!!!!

Social Networks for Travelers

I was reading this article, and it has a bunch of great links for networks for some great travel advice!! I love it!!!

http://current.newsweek.com/budgettravel/2011/01/whats_the_best_social_network.html

IgoUgo is one of my personal fav's...