Bulletin Board Discussions - Tripatini2024-03-29T02:19:51Zhttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/groups/group/forum?groupUrl=bulletin-board&id=3169359%3AGroup%3A54279&feed=yes&xn_auth=noGet the 'C' out of Traveltag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2020-04-27:3169359:Topic:7329982020-04-27T19:35:03.372ZTony Humphreyhttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/TonyHumphrey
<p>Fear of ‘C’ (China/Covid/Corona) virus. Ask, do I want to be in a crowded airport, take a flight wearing a mask, be in another crowded airport, perhaps in a country with lesser health controls, stay at an all-inclusive resort, line up at food buffets, join a tour bus with another 30+people, board a gigantic cruise ship with 1000’s of other travellers, land at ports for more crowded tours, get on a train, stay in ginormous hotels or visit countries that do not have acceptable health, safety…</p>
<p>Fear of ‘C’ (China/Covid/Corona) virus. Ask, do I want to be in a crowded airport, take a flight wearing a mask, be in another crowded airport, perhaps in a country with lesser health controls, stay at an all-inclusive resort, line up at food buffets, join a tour bus with another 30+people, board a gigantic cruise ship with 1000’s of other travellers, land at ports for more crowded tours, get on a train, stay in ginormous hotels or visit countries that do not have acceptable health, safety and security systems in place?</p>
<p>The fear of ‘C’ is now present with many of us. I believe there will be a tremendous rejection of inbound Chinese tours which use the bus, train, boat, plane to visit our villages, towns, cities, cultural sites, parks and wilderness areas in large groups (often wearing face-masks). And, do we want to travel to China? </p>
<p>Finally, will insurance companies be 'fearful' of offering suitable and affordable coverage for 'all' age groups?</p>
<p>We are still open to SME travel biz to list/link FOC direct booking offers by destinations and activities. TTTC is an excellent resource for travellers to plan for when the fear of ‘C’ has dissipated. This is a mktg and promo opp. to consider for post ‘C’ sales.</p>
<p></p> Active Caribbean Traveltag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2020-02-04:3169359:Topic:7279492020-02-04T14:09:23.390ZMark Freemanhttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/MarkFreeman
<p>Hello out there... Active Caribbean Travel is a travel planning resource for tourists looking for more than just a beach vacation - Our goal is to help travelers find the right island and tours to provide them with the best vacation experience filled with their favourite activities.</p>
<p>Active Caribbean Travel contains hard to find information about each island's best activities and tourist attractions. Ongoing Blog posts provide first-hand experiences that demonstrate how people can get…</p>
<p>Hello out there... Active Caribbean Travel is a travel planning resource for tourists looking for more than just a beach vacation - Our goal is to help travelers find the right island and tours to provide them with the best vacation experience filled with their favourite activities.</p>
<p>Active Caribbean Travel contains hard to find information about each island's best activities and tourist attractions. Ongoing Blog posts provide first-hand experiences that demonstrate how people can get active in the Caribbean.</p>
<p></p>
<p>Curious to know - What is your favourite Caribbean Island (and why)?</p>
<p></p>
<p>Also... What Caribbean Islands(s) would you like to know more about?</p>
<p></p>
<p>Would appreciate the interaction / Thanks!</p> Tour Networktag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2019-10-16:3169359:Topic:7223472019-10-16T12:10:47.944ZAnod Rutaygahttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/AnodRutayga
<p><a href="http://ezylinc.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://ezylinc.com</a></p>
<p><a href="http://ezylinc.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">http://ezylinc.com</a></p> ASTA Global Convention 25-27 AUG, 2019 - Fort Lauderdaletag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2019-08-09:3169359:Topic:7177462019-08-09T05:20:31.770ZNayaz Noorhttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/NayazNoor100
<p></p>
<p><span>Safir Tours Australia will be exhibiting at the ASTA Global Convention being held in Fort Lauderdale</span></p>
<p><span>25-27 Aug, 2019.</span></p>
<p><span>Come visit us at booth #305 ( Opposite Tourism Australia's booth) and</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><a href="https://digital.safirtours.com.au/Rack/View/3220" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Undiscover Australia with Safir Tours…</a></strong></span></p>
<p></p>
<p></p>
<p><span>Safir Tours Australia will be exhibiting at the ASTA Global Convention being held in Fort Lauderdale</span></p>
<p><span>25-27 Aug, 2019.</span></p>
<p><span>Come visit us at booth #305 ( Opposite Tourism Australia's booth) and</span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong><a rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://digital.safirtours.com.au/Rack/View/3220" target="_blank">Undiscover Australia with Safir Tours</a></strong></span></p>
<p><a rel="nofollow" class="share-update-card__update-text-link public-post__update-text-link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/start/join?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elinkedin%2Ecom%2Ffeed%2Fhashtag%2Fasta&trk=public-post_share-update_update-text">#ASTA</a><span> </span><a rel="nofollow" class="share-update-card__update-text-link public-post__update-text-link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/start/join?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elinkedin%2Ecom%2Ffeed%2Fhashtag%2Ftourismaustralia&trk=public-post_share-update_update-text">#TourismAustralia</a><span> </span><a rel="nofollow" class="share-update-card__update-text-link public-post__update-text-link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/start/join?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elinkedin%2Ecom%2Ffeed%2Fhashtag%2Fao20&trk=public-post_share-update_update-text">#AO20</a><span> </span><a rel="nofollow" class="share-update-card__update-text-link public-post__update-text-link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/start/join?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elinkedin%2Ecom%2Ffeed%2Fhashtag%2Fvisitmelbourne&trk=public-post_share-update_update-text">#VisitMelbourne</a><span> </span><a rel="nofollow" class="share-update-card__update-text-link public-post__update-text-link" href="https://www.linkedin.com/start/join?session_redirect=https%3A%2F%2Fwww%2Elinkedin%2Ecom%2Ffeed%2Fhashtag%2Fundiscoveraustralia&trk=public-post_share-update_update-text">#UndiscoverAustralia </a></p>
<p>Safir Tours Australia</p>
<p>info@safirtours.com.au </p> Help Just Jane.tag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2019-06-03:3169359:Topic:7130842019-06-03T23:37:34.224ZTony Humphreyhttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/TonyHumphrey
<p>Historical Restorations by travellers (UK et al) and travelers(USA).</p>
<p>The Top Travel Club has entered into a fundraising campaign with <a href="http://www.LincsAviation.co.uk">www.LincsAviation.co.uk</a> to help get their WW2 Avro Lancaster, Just Jane, flying again.</p>
<p>The Club uses the term ‘transactional giviing’ where a charity, non-profit or project enters into a commercial arrangement to raise funds rather than just rely on donations.</p>
<p>In this campaign The Club is…</p>
<p>Historical Restorations by travellers (UK et al) and travelers(USA).</p>
<p>The Top Travel Club has entered into a fundraising campaign with <a href="http://www.LincsAviation.co.uk">www.LincsAviation.co.uk</a> to help get their WW2 Avro Lancaster, Just Jane, flying again.</p>
<p>The Club uses the term ‘transactional giviing’ where a charity, non-profit or project enters into a commercial arrangement to raise funds rather than just rely on donations.</p>
<p>In this campaign The Club is offering their family memberships for $49usd (reg. $98usd) and will donate $25usd to help get Just Jane into the air again.</p>
<p>The Club does not sell travel or earn any fees or commissions for any of their services to the travel industry. Members Go-Direct & Save and with the ‘JJ’ campaign the donors can easily recover their membership fees and donations….simply book one hotel night or to save oodles of dosh…they can book a tour for family and friends.</p>
<p>Our Affiliate Manager will handle our simple no cost set up and for any further information I can be reached by email when we can arrange a Skype session.</p>
<p>Let’s Reach for the Sky. <br/>Tony Humphrey, tony@thetoptravelclub.com Vancouver,BC</p> A Special Invitation to a Public Floggingtag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2019-04-21:3169359:Topic:7080712019-04-21T16:20:57.792ZTony Humphreyhttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/TonyHumphrey
<p><br></br>Travel is fun, flogging travel is fun, so let’s have fun.<br></br>We are introducing tour flogging experiences so please come and get flogged and stay in one of our many floggee hotels etc available at this tour flogging link where you can get flogged by tour guide floggers.<br></br>Take a goodly gander at our flogging tours, flogging accomms and adventure and activity flogs all over this tiny planet. Flogging cruises and safaris also take place and are enjoyed by most floggees at -…</p>
<p><br/>Travel is fun, flogging travel is fun, so let’s have fun.<br/>We are introducing tour flogging experiences so please come and get flogged and stay in one of our many floggee hotels etc available at this tour flogging link where you can get flogged by tour guide floggers.<br/>Take a goodly gander at our flogging tours, flogging accomms and adventure and activity flogs all over this tiny planet. Flogging cruises and safaris also take place and are enjoyed by most floggees at - <a href="http://www.thetoptravelclub.com/special-invitation">www.thetoptravelclub.com/special-invitation</a>.<br/>Our members have been flogged and new members will be flogged but as newbies they get 50% off but they do get the full flog not just a half flog. <br/>We offer custom flogging with our Travel Affiliate Program where wannabe floggers will get full ‘no cost’ training for our flogging program and will be shown ‘How to Flog’ and ‘How to Improve Flogging’ by our Flogaffiliate Manager.<br/>We also believe that there are many bloggers who want to be floggers and influencers who may want to influence our flogging techniques but are too shy to go public as yet but to cure their shyness they can find out more from our Flogaffiliate link.<br/>Apologies if this flogration was too much of a flog to get through.<br/>Tony Humphrey, FCA (Flogging Control Agent)</p> UnDiscover Australia with Iconic Train Journeys - The Ghan and Indian Pacifictag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2019-03-04:3169359:Topic:7034162019-03-04T06:08:40.864ZNayaz Noorhttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/NayazNoor100
<p></p>
<p><span>Come down under this year and become a part of History!</span></p>
<p><span>The Ghan has a special Journey this year.</span></p>
<p><span><strong>The 90th Anniversary of The Ghan: </strong></span><span><strong>Departure on 4th Aug, 2019 from Adelaide to Darwin!</strong></span></p>
<p><span>Contact us for details and for other Iconic Train Journeys - The Indian Pacific & The Great Southern.</span></p>
<p><span>Please click on the Link for information on some suggested…</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span>Come down under this year and become a part of History!</span></p>
<p><span>The Ghan has a special Journey this year.</span></p>
<p><span><strong>The 90th Anniversary of The Ghan: </strong></span><span><strong>Departure on 4th Aug, 2019 from Adelaide to Darwin!</strong></span></p>
<p><span>Contact us for details and for other Iconic Train Journeys - The Indian Pacific & The Great Southern.</span></p>
<p><span>Please click on the Link for information on some suggested itineraries.</span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span><a href="https://digital.safirtours.com.au/Rack/View/3220/Catalogue/8149" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Great Australian Train Journeys - UnDiscover Australia</a></span></p>
<p><span>Nayaz Noor</span></p>
<p><span>Safir Tours Australia</span></p>
<p><span>info@safirtours.com.au </span></p>
<p></p>
<p><span>Member: USTOA, NTA, ASTA, ATEC, VTIC</span></p> Australian Tennis Open 2020tag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2019-03-04:3169359:Topic:7034072019-03-04T03:45:38.652ZNayaz Noorhttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/NayazNoor100
<p>Hello Everyone,</p>
<p><br></br>Safir Tours Australia is an Official Tour Operator for the 2020 Australian Tennis Open.</p>
<p>Public sale of tennis open tickets commencess 1st oct 2019.</p>
<p>As An Official Tour Operator, you have the advantage to book now and get the best seats allocated which might all be taken by the time it is October.</p>
<p></p>
<p>We are members of ASTA and are exhibiting at the ASTA Global Convention in Florida this August. </p>
<p></p>
<p>Nayaz…</p>
<p>Hello Everyone,</p>
<p><br/>Safir Tours Australia is an Official Tour Operator for the 2020 Australian Tennis Open.</p>
<p>Public sale of tennis open tickets commencess 1st oct 2019.</p>
<p>As An Official Tour Operator, you have the advantage to book now and get the best seats allocated which might all be taken by the time it is October.</p>
<p></p>
<p>We are members of ASTA and are exhibiting at the ASTA Global Convention in Florida this August. </p>
<p></p>
<p>Nayaz Noor</p>
<p>CEO</p>
<p>Safir Tours Australia</p>
<p>info@safirtours.com.au </p>
<p></p> Update on St. Barts Repair and Recovery Efforttag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2017-10-06:3169359:Topic:6631452017-10-06T18:27:11.248ZEd Wetschlerhttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/EdWetschler
<p class="m_-5343816895901250749m4969969428429807313body"><b><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/106878797?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/106878797?profile=original" width="360"></img></a> St. Barts, October 6, 2017</b> –The <a href="http://www.saintbarth-tourisme.com/en" target="_blank">Territorial Tourism Committee of St. Barts</a> (pictured here before the hurricane) is proud to announce the continued success of clean-up and repair efforts following hurricanes Irma, Maria and Jose. “We look forward to…</p>
<p class="m_-5343816895901250749m4969969428429807313body"><b><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/106878797?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/106878797?profile=original" class="align-right" width="360"/></a>St. Barts, October 6, 2017</b> –The <a href="http://www.saintbarth-tourisme.com/en" target="_blank">Territorial Tourism Committee of St. Barts</a> (pictured here before the hurricane) is proud to announce the continued success of clean-up and repair efforts following hurricanes Irma, Maria and Jose. “We look forward to welcoming visitors back to the island later this month," says Nils Dufau, president of the Territorial Tourism Committee of St. Barts. </p>
<p class="m_-5343816895901250749m4969969428429807313body"><b>Updates below:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>The Port of Gustavia to host the first cruise ship passengers on October 30.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Restaurants and boutiques in the Port of Gustavia are expected to open by October 30.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Hotels expected to reopen by Thanksgiving include the Sunset, Ti Morne, Auberge de Terre Neuve, Tom Beach, Le Village St Barth, Villa Lodge 4 Epices, Baie des Anges, Les Ondines, Saline Garden, Les Sucriers, Les Ilets de la Plage and Le Nid d’Aigle.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Villa managers, rental agencies and property owners are working to have as many villas available for rental, as soon as possible.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The <a href="http://www.saintbarth-tourisme.com/en/agenda/christmas-village.html" target="_blank">2017 Christmas Village</a> will take place in December as planned.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>The 2018 Music Festival will take place in January as planned.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Maximum efforts are being made for the 2018 nautical events, such as the Bucket Regatta, Les Voiles de Saint-Barth and the 14<sup>th</sup> Annual Transat AG2R to take place as scheduled.</li>
</ul>
<ul>
<li>Area hotels, such as The Christopher, Villa Marie and Le Manapany are working towards opening in time for the 2018 nautical events.</li>
</ul>
<p class="m_-5343816895901250749m4969969428429807313body">The Territorial Tourism Committee of St. Barts will continue to provide progress updates.</p>
<p class="m_-5343816895901250749m4969969428429807313body"> </p> Boutique Hotel Reopens in San Juan, Puerto Ricotag:frugalnomads.ning.com,2017-10-06:3169359:Topic:6629412017-10-06T16:30:05.958ZEd Wetschlerhttps://frugalnomads.ning.com/profile/EdWetschler
<p><b>THE DREAMCATCHER HOTEL IN SAN JUAN TO REOPEN AFTER HURRICANE MARIA AND ALIGNS WITH GRASSROOTS FUNDRAISING EFFORT, PUERTO RICO RISING</b></p>
<p><b>San Juan, Puerto Rico—(October 6, 2017)</b></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/106878801?profile=original" target="_self"><img class="align-right" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/106878801?profile=original" width="324"></img></a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/dreamcatcherpr/?fref=mentions" target="_blank">The Dreamcatcher</a>, a bohemian, mid-century modern 12-room retreat in San Juan’s Ocean Park…</p>
<p><b>THE DREAMCATCHER HOTEL IN SAN JUAN TO REOPEN AFTER HURRICANE MARIA AND ALIGNS WITH GRASSROOTS FUNDRAISING EFFORT, PUERTO RICO RISING</b></p>
<p><b>San Juan, Puerto Rico—(October 6, 2017)</b></p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/106878801?profile=original" target="_self"><img src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/106878801?profile=original" class="align-right" width="324"/></a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dreamcatcherpr/?fref=mentions" target="_blank">The Dreamcatcher</a>, a bohemian, mid-century modern 12-room retreat in San Juan’s Ocean Park neighborhood and leading bed and breakfast in Puerto Rico, was fortunately spared major damage from Hurricane Maria. The hotel announces it will be reopening its doors today, Friday, October 6, ahead of schedule, welcoming guests with limited services and special rates for volunteers, relief workers and anyone displaced by the storm.</p>
<div>In an effort to reestablish their local community and provide assistance to fellow Puerto Rican US citizens in need of humanitarian aid,The Dreamcatcher owners Sylvia De Marco and Stephan Watts have partnered with <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/Puerto-Rico-Rising" target="_blank">Puerto Rico Rising</a>, a true grassroots fundraising effort by locals for locals, that is compassionate and community-driven. </div>
<div><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/Puerto-Rico-Rising" target="_blank">Puerto Rico Rising</a> is comprised of individuals who live or have lived in Puerto Rico currently living in the States and abroad, raising funds and supplies providing direct relief efforts to Puerto Ricans throughout the island. No middle man, no red tape, no bureaucracy. The funds raised will go to doctors, teachers, farmers, chefs, social workers, tourism professionals, yogis, and other small business owners that will help heal communities, boost the economy, and make Puerto Rico rise again.</div>
<p>The Dreamcatcher team understands the urgency for relief efforts and the need for solidarity as island communities recover and rebuild. The Dreamcatcher is committed to contributing to the island’s tourism economy by getting their property fully up and running as soon as possible to welcome guests back to share the beauty, culture, and resilience of their beloved Puerto Rico.</p>
<p>For details on The Dreamcatchers’s current available service and amenities and for bookings please visit, <a href="http://www.dreamcatcherpr.com/" target="_blank">www.dreamcatcherpr.com</a> or email <a href="mailto:info@dreamcatcherpr.com" target="_blank">info@dreamcatcherpr.com</a>. Follow them on Instagram @_the_dreamcatcher. </p>
<div><font face="Arial">ABOUT: The Dreamcatcher features nine rooms and three suites, all individually decorated in unique boho style and charm. The hotel is the only vegetarian hotel in San Juan serving its famous three-course breakfast/brunch, homemade kombucha and juices. Located in the hip haven neighborhood of Ocean Park in San Juan, the hotel is just steps to the beach and a 10 minute walk to Condado. Guests may sign up for yoga and meditation classes, take part in sightseeing tours, go paddle boarding, rent a bike, or opt for nature-adventure outings outside the typical tourist attractions.</font></div>
<div><font face="Arial"> </font></div>