E-TRAVEL TIPS AND INFORMATION
March 2017
Dear Travel Friends,
PUNTA CANA - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
The "DR" as locals refer to it, has a population of about 10 million with a warn to hot tropical climate and the capital is Santo Domingo. The official language is Spanish, English is generally spoken, the US $ is accepted. Punta Cana, or "tips of white palms", lies on the eastern shore of the DR, between the Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea, making for crystal clear blue and green water. As one of the highest rated vacation destinations in the Caribbean, the DR boasts about 800 miles of pristine shoreline, white sand beaches, the highest peak in the Caribbean and an adventurous jungle-like interior. Many 5-star resorts along Punta Cana's miles of sandy beaches, offer all-inclusive luxury, accommodations and cuisine to suit almost every budget. Fabulous inviting ocean water make it a safe and delightful place to swim, snorkel and scuba dive. Sailing, surfing, windsurfing, kite boarding and parasailing are offered, some directly on the beach, in front of resorts. A varied choice of trips, excursions and tours are available both on the water and inland. As road conditions and signage are poor, together with dangerous driving by locals, it is suggested tourists not rent a car. Many Americans and Europeans choose Punta Cana to escape their cold winters. Flights to Punta Cana from some US domestic hubs are longer with layovers, but the trade-off is well worth visiting this beautiful island destination. See our pictures of Punta Cana.
DO YOU KNOW WHO ELSE HAS CONFIDENCE IN THE US TRAVEL INDUSTRY?
Trump's travel ban has resulted in a major decline in the number of searches for international flights to the United States, normally a good predictor of coming US summer tourist traffic. Weekly flight searches dropped from 61.5 million in Obama's final days in office, to 56 million in Trump's first days in office, to 50.9 million after the travel ban. This will certainly affect tourist revenues in most major US destinations. Flight searches to the US dropped in 94 of 122 countries.
Even so, someone obviously has great confidence in the airline industry and bet really big on them.
His investment fund increased its holdings in American, Delta and United and for the first time invested in Southwest Airlines. His fund invested about $9.3 billion in the four airlines and now has control of about 9% of American, 9% of United, 8% of United and 7% of Southwest.
These investments have apparently made him the second wealthiest man in the world!
His name is Warren Buffet, his fund is Berkshire Hathaway and his net worth is now reputedly about $79 billion! At Travel Travel we also have great confidence in the future of the US travel industry.
YOUR TRAVEL QUOTE FOR MARCH
"All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware" - Martin Buber (1878 - 1965) - an Israeli philosopher best known for his philosophy of dialogue centered on the distinction between the I-Thou and the I-It relationship.
FYI ON OUR WEBSITE...
Our website and monthly newsletters have up-to-date travel information that could affect your future travel decisions, how you book your travel, your flight and destination choices, availability, pricing, savings and planning and our travel consultant team is always ready to answer any travel questions you may have.
Make future vacation plans using our specifically designed research the internet tool.
Travel Tips. In our many years in the travel industry, we have experienced and noted some of the important little things one can do proactively, to make your trip more hassle free and enjoyable ... things you might not think of as you prepare for your journey. We'd like to share some of our most useful advice with you and for your convenience have divided our Travel Tips into easy to navigate sections, each with it's own content index.
Travel Travel, your travel connection ...
5140 N. Union Blvd., Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
719 593-1591
www.travelx2.com tvltvl@travelx2.com
For travel assistance call us or click on our website at www.travelx2.com . Our professional consultants are at your service and ready to help you with your travel needs.
WE THANK OUR TROOPS, POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS FOR YOUR SERVICE
E-TRAVEL TIPS AND INFORMATION
March 2017
Dear Travel Friends,
PUNTA CANA - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
The "DR" as locals refer to it, has a population of about 10 million with a warn to hot tropical climate and the capital is Santo Domingo. The official language is Spanish, English is generally spoken, the US $ is accepted. Punta Cana, or "tips of white palms", lies on the eastern shore of the DR, between the Atlantic and the Caribbean Sea, making for crystal clear blue and green water. As one of the highest rated vacation destinations in the Caribbean, the DR boasts about 800 miles of pristine shoreline, white sand beaches, the highest peak in the Caribbean and an adventurous jungle-like interior. Many 5-star resorts along Punta Cana's miles of sandy beaches, offer all-inclusive luxury, accommodations and cuisine to suit almost every budget. Fabulous inviting ocean water make it a safe and delightful place to swim, snorkel and scuba dive. Sailing, surfing, windsurfing, kite boarding and parasailing are offered, some directly on the beach, in front of resorts. A varied choice of trips, excursions and tours are available both on the water and inland. As road conditions and signage are poor, together with dangerous driving by locals, it is suggested tourists not rent a car. Many Americans and Europeans choose Punta Cana to escape their cold winters. Flights to Punta Cana from some US domestic hubs are longer with layovers, but the trade-off is well worth visiting this beautiful island destination. See our pictures of Punta Cana.
DO YOU KNOW WHO ELSE HAS CONFIDENCE IN THE US TRAVEL INDUSTRY?
Trump's travel ban has resulted in a major decline in the number of searches for international flights to the United States, normally a good predictor of coming US summer tourist traffic. Weekly flight searches dropped from 61.5 million in Obama's final days in office, to 56 million in Trump's first days in office, to 50.9 million after the travel ban. This will certainly affect tourist revenues in most major US destinations. Flight searches to the US dropped in 94 of 122 countries.
Even so, someone obviously has great confidence in the airline industry and bet really big on them.
His investment fund increased its holdings in American, Delta and United and for the first time invested in Southwest Airlines. His fund invested about $9.3 billion in the four airlines and now has control of about 9% of American, 9% of United, 8% of United and 7% of Southwest.
These investments have apparently made him the second wealthiest man in the world!
His name is Warren Buffet, his fund is Berkshire Hathaway and his net worth is now reputedly about $79 billion! At Travel Travel we also have great confidence in the future of the US travel industry.
YOUR TRAVEL QUOTE FOR MARCH
"All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveler is unaware" - Martin Buber (1878 - 1965) - an Israeli philosopher best known for his philosophy of dialogue centered on the distinction between the I-Thou and the I-It relationship.
FYI ON OUR WEBSITE...
Our website and monthly newsletters have up-to-date travel information that could affect your future travel decisions, how you book your travel, your flight and destination choices, availability, pricing, savings and planning and our travel consultant team is always ready to answer any travel questions you may have.
Make future vacation plans using our specifically designed research the internet tool.
Travel Tips. In our many years in the travel industry, we have experienced and noted some of the important little things one can do proactively, to make your trip more hassle free and enjoyable ... things you might not think of as you prepare for your journey. We'd like to share some of our most useful advice with you and for your convenience have divided our Travel Tips into easy to navigate sections, each with it's own content index.
Travel Travel, your travel connection ...
5140 N. Union Blvd., Suite 200
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
719 593-1591
www.travelx2.com tvltvl@travelx2.com
For travel assistance call us or click on our website at www.travelx2.com . Our professional consultants are at your service and ready to help you with your travel needs.
WE THANK OUR TROOPS, POLICE AND FIREFIGHTERS FOR YOUR SERVICE