5 Discount Travel Secrets Orbitz, Travelocity, And Expedia Don’t Want You To Know

Don’t make any travel plans until you read this!

Especially when we’re experiencing one of the worst global recessions that we’ve seen in decades, every dollar counts. And because travel is so expensive, many of us turn to well-known discount travel Web sites like Orbitz, Travelocity and Expedia.

When you book on these sites you think you’re getting the  lowest prices available , right?

Wrong!

Why You Might Not Get the Best Deal When Booking Your Trip with Most Discount Travel Websites

In reality, you may actually be getting higher priced offers from airlines and hotels that are affiliated with the discount travel website you use to book your trip. Additionally, you’re doing all the work to research flights and hotels, yet the travel sites are still earning their full agency commissions.

And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Here Are 5 Travel Secrets Orbitz, Travelocity & Expedia Don’t Want You to Know

1. They charge service fees on every booking. Sometimes that fee is disclosed in the "final price" listed online. Sometimes it’s buried in the Terms & Conditions. Need to change your plans? Be prepared to pay service fees of up to $30 on every phone call for a change or re-issue. This does NOT count the $75 – $150 airline penalty. These travel websites actually hope for bad weather, because bad weather means altered plans, which means extra revenue for them.

2. The rate you see may not be the lowest rate available. That’s because large travel websites deal in bulk volume. As a result they concentrate on "national" and "public" rates. They don’t publish "private" fares, consolidator fares, or below-market fares because it’s not in their interest to do so. You can only get those fares from an experienced travel professional, who knows the system and where to find them.

3. Their definition of lowest price may not match yours. Have you ever entered the exact same search on 3 different travel websites and gotten wide-ranging results? That’s because travel websites have special arrangements with certain "partners" and may give these partners preferential treatment or placement bias. That’s how they make money. Consumers, however, are catching on. According to Travel Weekly, bookings on the "Big 3" have fallen over 10% this year. People are turning to airline and hotel websites directly because that’s where they’re finding the lowest fares.

4. A confused customer is their best customer. In the last 12 months we’ve seen a spate of new surcharges assessed by airlines to offset rising costsfrom $5 for some aisle seats to $15 for the first piece of checked luggage. Unfortunately, these costs are not reflected in the search results of most airfare comparison sites. Consumers are left to do the research and the math on their own. As a result, they’re confused. What looks to be the lowest price may not actually be the lowest "total" price when all applicable fees are factored in.

5. Once you hit that SEND button, you’re on your own. What happens when you book online and your flight is delayed or cancelled, or if you miss a connection? Ever tried to get a human being on the phone? You may be on hold for a long, long time. Or when you do finally get someone on the line, you find out he’s in Bangalore (and English isn’t his first language). Meanwhile, the last seat on the last flight out has just taken off. Travel has become more unpredictable than ever. Sadly, it’s not a question of if something will go wrong, but when. And when it does, do you want your fate to rest in the hands of the guy whose job it is to get you off the phone as fast as possible?

This article may seem harsh. But Travelocity, Orbitz and Expedia are keeping these secrets from you. And, you have to know these dirty little travel secrets if you want to  hold onto more of your cash .

By: Don Buynack

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A teaching job abroad can enrich your life and add money to your pocket. But do you have what the recruiters are looking for? Do you have what it takes to thrive living abroad? The answers to these two questions must be answered before you continue in your plan to teach abroad.

It might be tempting to skip over this article, sure you are indeed the right person for the job, however, there is key information included in this article which will help determine your employability, your motivation for beginning this quest and your preferences for what kind of position you’d like.

Single or married with dependents?
Teaching couples are the most sought after commodity in international schools because they are the most cost efficient to hire. They are hired together and require only one living allowance.

Singles would come next, and are especially attractive if they are willing to share housing. Also, some schools will only hire single people. Towards the beginning of the new academic year, when schools are becoming desperate to fill their remaining vacancies, single teachers become even more attractive because they are usually very mobile, in that they have no dependents to make arrangements for.

Couples with children would head up the bottom of the list. One or two children are not an unattractive prospect for most schools, but you might find that you will not get extra benefits for having more than two children. Some people I have worked with that have three children have reported that they have had to pay tuition fees for their third child.

Teaching couples
Teaching couples and teachers with dependent spouses and/ or children should apply early on in the process when there is more flexibility. If you are intending to find positions as a teaching couple, you are not likely to be very successful to attend job fairs towards the end of the season.

It is often the case that one member of a teaching couple will find the perfect job, whilst the other member may have to make do with an acceptable or part time post.

Single teachers
Single teachers are able to find positions through to the beginning of the new academic year because they can fill school’s unfilled or unexpected vacancies easily.

Age (at both ends of the scale)
Age might be an issue in some countries because of visa requirements, but usually more mature people are attractive to international schools because they are believed to be stable.

On the other hand, many schools operate a salary scale that makes less experienced (which frequently means younger) teacher financially attractive to schools.

If you are used to being on the top of the pay scale, you might want to ask if the salary step you start on is capped. I have heard that some schools require all new teachers to the school to start on the same salary step, regardless of years of experience.

Qualifications and experience
Some sources of information on teaching in international schools state that you have to have a degree in education, a licence to teach and two years experience. This is not true at all. You will need some kind of qualification OR experience, but there are opportunities for almost everyone.

If you don’t have two years experience, then you will need to pay close attention to the sections on finding a job through job advertisements. You will probably not be invited to attend a job fair, as two years experience is one of their selection criteria for candidates. This doesn’t mean you are an unattractive candidate for schools, just that you aren’t necessarily going to get a job through a job fair.

If you have a Bachelors’ degree and a TEFL qualification you will be able to teach in an ESL position in most schools. The nature of your Bachelors’ degree is usually inconsequential; many countries expect this basic level of education to qualify for a working visa. My first teaching job was in a private language school in Taiwan when the only qualifications I had were a Bachelors’ degree in business and a TEFL certificate that the ink was still wet on.

If you have no teaching qualification at all, and no experience in teaching children, you will need to look at the section titled ‘What employment opportunities are there for my non-teaching partner?’, look into getting a TEFL certificate or one of the many non-government organisations that sponsor or offer internships in teaching in different countries.

If you do not qualify for your dream job now, do not give up in defeat. There are many opportunities to increase your qualifications both by going back to university full- or part-time, or distance learning online. Use this book to help you discover what qualifications you need to get your dream job, and go get them.

Your situation does not need to stay stagnant, there are always options to try. If you absolutely must get overseas now, then you should seriously consider TEFL as you can get a qualification to teach TEFL in 2-4 weeks full time study. Again, with TEFL qualifications there are distance and part-time options available.

Easy-going, flexible and adaptable people
Recruiters are looking for people who will cope well with the move, living in a new culture and fit in seamlessly to existing staffing situations.

Here are a few personal qualities that recruiters are looking for in candidates:

* Good sense of humour
* Easy-going
* Flexible
* Adaptable
* A good team player
* Positive outlook
* Can do anything attitude
* An optimist

Recruiters are only going to employ people who they judge to be able to thrive in challenging environments and in the midst of culture shock. It’s fine to suffer from culture shock, but you must be able to function in your job whilst going through the shock of moving countries.

There is a reason that recruiters are looking for these qualities in applicants. They are needed! It’s tough enough learning your way around a new city in your own home country, now imagine going through that learning process in a different country where you don’t speak the language and can’t read any of the signs.

If this sounds awful to you, rather than an exciting opportunity, then you probably aren’t the right person for a position at an international school. There are lots of opportunities for you to work in a country more in line with what you’re used to. I started out moving from the NZ education system to living in the UK and working in the UK education system. Check out the resources and links I’ve put on my website about finding a position in NZ or Australia.

Teaching in NZ and Australia

This is a better option to maybe work your way up to working in a really foreign environment. Don’t try and be what you aren’t when applying for positions with international schools.

Your children’s education
If you have children you will need to consider how they will adapt to the new situation.

If they are going into Year 11 (Grade 10), it is not advisable for them to enter either the IB MYP or the IGCSE system because both of these programs finish a program at the end of this year. The IGCSE exam is the culmination of two years work, and the IB MYP will only offer certificates to students who have completed two years in the program and studied all 8 subject areas.

Students are able to sit IGCSE exams without being in school for the full two years, but they will need to complete extra study in order to make up for missing the first year of the course.

Students who do not complete two years in the MYP program will receive a Record of Achievement for their final year.

For your older children, the last two years of high school in a British curriculum school or an IB Diploma school also comprise of a two year course. You will need to investigate the possibilities for your particular circumstances once you have identified schools you would like to apply for. Remember that you can ask questions as a prospective parent before you even apply for a position.

Understanding your goals
It is important to understand what you are trying to achieve by making this change in your life. This will help you to focus your job search on securing the position that will enable you to meet your goals.

Consider whether
* you are looking for new challenges personally or professionally
* you are looking to make financial gains or take a pay cut in order to give something of yourself to developing communities
* you want to develop new relationships
* you are looking to fund your move to another country in order to adopt a child
* you want to fund personal or professional research
* you are curious as to what it would be like to live and work overseas

All of these goals are perfectly valid and you probably consider that more than one of them applies to you. Or your goals may not be on this list. Whatever your goals, you must be aware of them and keep them in the back of your mind throughout the process that follows.

You might have more self development goals in mind, and working in an international school is a fantastic boost to your self esteem. I know I am an attractive employment prospect, simply because of the many experiences I have had and my proven adaptability.

Secure Your Teaching Job Abroad Today With These Proven Strategies!

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By Kelly Blackwell Published: 9/5/2007

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5 Easy Stress Management Tips For Children

Is your child stressed out? Some people think only adults experience stress, but it affects our children too. Here’s how to help your child manage their emotions.

We often view our kids as happy-go-lucky beings without a care. But children can also experience stress. Not only do they get anxious about things in their own young world– school, friends, peer pressure–but they also can be deeply affected by outside factors such as war, natural disasters and other unsettling world events.

In fact, the list of contributors to childhood stress can be quite long. Many stressors are the result of family problems, like divorce, a death or a parent’s job loss but here are also less obvious triggers such as moving to a new city or the birth of a new sibling.

As a parent, you can become attuned to what’s a normal amount of anxiety for your child and what is not. If you notice anything out of the ordinary, use the following tools to help your child handle it better.

Tuning into Anxiety Attack symptoms

1. Tune in to their moods.

Pay attention to your child’s behavior. Take the time to talk to your child to get to the root of the problem.

Ask questions like:

"How are you feeling?"
"What’s happening at school?"
"How are things with your friends?"

When you show concern for their problems and issues, it’s reassuring to them and they’ll be more responsive to that attention.

2. Watch the same shows they do.

If you have younger children, you certainly don’t want them watching the doom and gloom of daily news shows. Children’s minds are like sponges in they absorb almost
everything they see or hear.

They are especially sensitive to negative energy, pain or suffering. Shows like the news can be traumatizing and anxiety-producing for younger children.

It’s important to discuss with them what they’ve seen. You can’t tell them that it’s never going to happen to them but you can say, "We’re going to do everything we
can to protect you". It’s also a good idea to let them know whom to call and what to do in case of an emergency.

3. Focus on the positive.

There is obviously no way a child can be shielded from a major trauma such as a death in the family, a house fire or a natural disaster. Instead, help children count their
Blessings!

Comfort and reassure them by saying, "We’re strong and we’re going to make it." And as difficult as it may be, try to maintain everyday routines.

For many young victims of floods or fire, for example, going back to school, even in another city, can help bring some normalcy back to their disrupted lives.

What can also help is to make sure children have positive outlets like physical activity, going to the movies or spending time with friends.

4. Lead by example.

Children often learn to deal with stress by mimicking how you respond in challenging times. Even if you don’t tell your child that you’re about to be laid off from your job
or that you’re worried that your marriage is on the verge of breaking up, they can still pick up on your stress.

They may not understand the underlying causes but they can hear the strained tone and elevated volume of your voice, which gives them the message that something’s going on that may affect them too.

That’s why it’s so important to show them good coping skills. If you light a cigarette, have a drink, or use foul language when you’re under pressure, your little one may
internalize that as a coping method.

Instead, model healthy behavior during difficult times, such as writing in a journal, de-stressing in a hot bath, sharing how you feel without blaming, or taking a walk.

5. Instill confidence.

When children are young, there are times when you will have to come to their defence and help them handle tough situations. But as they get older, you also have to let them champion themselves, which builds their confidence in their ability to resolve problems on their own.

One of your missions as a parent is to know when to step in and when to stand back. Your response will depend on the child’s temperament, maturity and the situation.

For example, your third grader may be able to confront a taunting classmate on their own, whereas a serious case of bullying may warrant your intervention.

Still, always make sure your child knows you’ve got their back. Tell them, "Try it on your own first, but if you need help, let me know and I’ll be there."

Michael Atma, author of numerous personal development books and audios, helps thousands of people every month to enjoy easy stress management tips for improved health, happiness and peace of mind. In less than 3 minutes you can get started on instant relaxation techniques for your mind, body and spirit.

By Michael Atma Published: 8/21/2007

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Everything You Need to Know about Nanny Salaries

If your family is looking to hire a nanny, you may have questions about what an appropriate nanny salary is. There are several factors that you should consider when determining the salary range that you will offer. Nanny salaries vary depending on the area of the country, whether the job is live-in or live-out, and what experience the nanny brings to the table. Learn more about how to determine the appropriate salary for your nanny. 

When a family is considering hiring a nanny, one of the main issues that must be taken into consideration is the salary that the nanny will receive. The amount of a nanny salary can depend on a range of factors, from the nanny’s experience to the location in which the family lives. In addition, a nanny salary will depend on whether she lives in or out of the family’s home. And a nanny salary must always comply with the state’s minimum hourly requirements and federal regulations. Nanny salaries, in general, will range from $275 to $800 weekly, with the range of $400 to $500 per week being most common, and $7 to $18 per hour.

Figuring Out the Right Range for a Nanny Salary

There are several ways that a family can determine the appropriate nanny salary. First, the family can ask other families in the area what they are paying their nannies. Next, the family can talk to a nanny agency to see what the going rate is for nannies. The family can also do some online research to find out what nanny salaries are in the state – there are many parenting message boards and online nanny agencies that have informative articles and discussions that can help narrow the range. One can safely assume that a nanny salary will be higher in an urban area that has a higher cost of living and lower in a suburban or rural area that has a lower cost of living.

In addition, look for studies that have been done to see what an appropriate range might be for a nanny salary. For example, a recent study done by the International Nanny Association (INA) reports that nanny salaries across the country can range from $300 to $1000 a week and from $12 to $15 per hour (1). The survey also states that nannies who provide extra services get paid more – between $25 and $100 per night for overnight care (with some nannies receiving nothing extra for overnight care) and between $50 and $200 per day for travel (2).

Live-In vs. Live-Out Nannies

If one is hiring a live-in nanny, one should also take into consideration that the nanny will be getting room and board as well as her pay, and should adjust the salary accordingly. A higher nanny salary might also be considered if the nanny is offering services other than childcare, such as housekeeping or cleaning. For a live-out nanny, her salary will be higher if she has a car that she can use to pick up the children and take them to school or to activities. She also may be asked to do such tasks as cook a meal or two for the children, and her salary should also be adjusted for this.

Experience

The range for a nanny salary will also depend on a nanny’s level of experience. A person who has worked as a nanny for several families in the past will command a higher nanny salary than a person who is seeking her first nanny position. Nannies with previous experience will also, of course, want to make as much as or more than they had made with their other families.

Extras

Another factor that could raise a nanny salary is anything extra that she brings to the table. Does she speak English fluently? Does she know CPR and first aid? Is she a specialist in something that she could tutor children in (math, science, a foreign language)? All of these things can contribute to a higher salary – and are likely worth paying the extra fee.

What If You Can’t Afford the Nanny You Like Best?

So what does a family do if they find a nanny they love and want to hire but they find her salary range to be higher than they expected? In a case like this, the family could try to bargain with the nanny, offering her extra services in trade for a slightly lowered hourly or weekly rate. For example, a dentist could provide free dental work. In addition, some families share their nannies, splitting the cost of the nanny salary over several children. The family could also offer extra perks to the nanny, such as extra time off, use of the family car, or use of a second home. In this way, the nanny feels that she is still valued but may be willing to negotiate to a lower weekly or hourly rate.

Conclusion

It is very important to investigate nanny salaries before you begin interviewing candidates so that you know ahead of time what you can afford. Knowing about a nanny salary first also gives you the ability to bargain with your ideal candidate if you cannot afford the top of the range by offering additional perks or trades. If you base your salary offers on where you live, the nanny’s experience, and additional benefits the nanny can offer your family, you’re sure to find the perfect candidate.

Sources

1. http://www.nanny.org/2006salarysurvey.htm

2. Ibid

About the Author

Steve Lampert is the president of eNannySource, an online nanny agency that brings together families and nannies. Lampert previously ran a successful, award-winning nanny agency in a major city for over 10 years, during which time he worked with thousands of families and nanny candidates. Through this experience, he became familiar with the important steps in a nanny search, which he continues to apply to his business today. To learn more, please visit www.enannysource.com.

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Why retire in Mexico? I can count these attractive factors for you: easy distance from the US; low cost of living; a food haven; rich and interesting culture; lively social and entertainment hub; good infrastructure

Why do you think so many people want to retire in Mexico?

It must have many, many irresistible "pull" factors for people wanting to flock there in droves.

Let’s see what are these "pull" factors and whether you buy into them and want to join the crowd as well, I mean, to retire in Mexico.

1. Short Distance From The US

Distance wise, Mexico is near. You can drive to Mexico. Save you some money on the air ticket. It’s convenient and cheap for you to cross border, should you want to visit your family in the US or they to visit you.

2. Low Cost Of Living

Mexico is a steal of a place for affordable living as you pay almost half (sometimes even more than half) of what you pay in the US for housing, food, transportation, entertainment, utilities and health care.

Feel the desire to splurge a bit? You can hire daily domestic help to take care of the mundane household chores for a low,low fee per hour. See, the low cost of living allows you to splurge on luxuries that otherwise could be steep in the US……

3. A Food Haven

You get an abundant of fresh fruits and vegetables all year round and they taste great because of their freshness. The freshness is because Mexican farmers pick their produce at the peak and sell them in the market the very next day, unlike the practice where farmers pick their produce green and let them ripen in transit.

As for food, the melding of cultures contributes greatly to the melding of foods and food preparation. Mexican cuisine is enhanced by an incredible array of fresh fruits and vegetables. Herbs like cilantro, thyme, marjoram and the pungent epazote and spices like cinnamon, clove, anise and cumin frequently flavor your pot too.

The food almost certainly contains good ingredients and Mexicans are gifted cooks and seem to know how to give a dish that extra zing to make it special. They can take a simple salsa Mexicana to new heights with a touch of cilantro and lime, while a complex mole sauce always tastes heavenly thanks to over 30 carefully-chosen herbs and spices thrown in and left to slowly simmer in the pot.

Yummy, yummy, yummy Mexican food……

4. Rich Culture

Mexico is rich with history and steeped in culture since it has a more pronounced culture than any other countries in Latin America (with the exception of Brazil and Argentina).

The culture reflects the complexity of Mexico’s history through the blending of pre-Hispanic Meso-American civilizations and the culture of Spain, imported during the Spanish colonization of Mexico, which lasted for more than 300 years. Hence the Spanish influence and heritage are deep and rooted here.

You’ll enjoy this richness of history and culture and experience the splendour of Spanish culture’s unique offing. You’ll have a wonderful time getting acquainted with the beautiful people and local buzz in terms of literature, arts, music, dance and songs.

5. Good Infrastructure

Mexico is modern, with better highways than many parts of Latin America and an excellent telephone and Internet infrastructure that connects you pronto with the rest of the world. This level of infrastructure would be important to you if you don’t want to be "inconvenienced by inconveniences", so to speak.

6. Plenty Of Socializing And Entertainment

If you love to socialize and entertain, Mexico is the best place for you to make friends and get merry. Here, eating out is an important form of entertainment.

The Mexicans have turned Mexico and their cities into world-class sources of art and entertainment for virtually every taste.

Whether you’re into modern art museums, avant-garde theater, gallery exhibitions, cult cinema, mariachi bands, dancing to every kind of music from salsa to techno, or just a great corner cantina, you’ll find some parts of the country dedicated to that particular form of expression.

Any urge to do salsa dancing? Cabaret? Singing? No problem at all.

Does retire in Mexico sounds exciting to you? Welcome on board, mate!

Due to her strong yearning to retire early in life, Cecelia Yap has been researching on the subject of retirement. She has found the most "viral" way to grow her retirement nest egg and you too can do what she does, here

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For many outsiders, when asked what golf jobs they can name, a caddy is usually all that they can come up with. The fact is that there are hundreds of different golf jobs on the market today. Obtaining a golf job is as easy today as ever before with the right experience. If you’ve ever wondered exactly what golf jobs are out there, or what ones career choices in golf are, this article is for you.

Golf courses are businesses, and as with any other business, they need lawyers. That’s right, some golf jobs are legal ones, and a lawyer can be a full time employee of a golf course. Golf lawyers typically deal with contracts for members, real estate deals, and other legal related business.

If you have a CPA, and love golf, why not become a golf course accountant? There are many careers for those in the accounting profession. Golf courses typically have a currency of credit that its members use. This in turn requires full time accountants to keep the books in order. This is a special golf job since the accounting is not just the run of the mill tax related tasks; it encompasses dealing with member dues, pro shop revenue, club house restaurant and bar revenue, and much more. This golf job is a great one for anyone that is interested in being an accountant for a golf club.

Another exciting golf job is that of event planner. There are many golf and non-golf related events that occur at a golf course each year. There are tournaments, weddings, and private parties to be planned. This fact creates a need for full time event planners to cater to the needs of the course. This golf job allows one to enjoy working in a fast paced environment with new challenges coming forth daily.

Since golf courses employ a group of staff members, there is a need for a human resources professional at many golf courses worldwide. If you are interested in human resources, this golf job could be for you. The job fits those that are interested in helping others, and administering benefits, rules, and other important elements to each staff member of the course. This golf job is one that will keep you on your toes, and is in great demand today.

If retail is your thing, than consider working in a pro shop at a golf course. The pro shop can be a lively place for customers, and members of the course to spend their hard earned money on equipment for their hobbies. Pro shops typically allow one to enjoy the satisfaction of a thriving retail environment, without having to work late nights, or major holidays. This golf job is one that can quickly help you transition to management for the shop.

Food and beverage is another segment of golf jobs that are easily obtainable. The food and beverage industry is one of the main components of most golf courses in the U.S. today. One can become a catering expert through working at a course, and serving the various parties, and gatherings that they have each week. This golf job is great for anyone that is interested in working in food service with a twist.

There are literally hundreds of other jobs for those wanting to work on a golf course or in a country club environment. The golf jobs listed above are just a small sample of what great jobs are out there for you to obtain. While being a caddy can still be a rewarding career, people should realize that there is so much more to golf jobs than just being a caddy. For those with the passion to discover the jobs that are out there, a rich reward awaits them.

By: Andy West -

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Andy West is a freelance writer and communications specialist for SDGA. San Diego Golf Academy is a premier golf school with five locations across the United States. For information on how you may obtain a golf job, please visit www.sdgagolf.com .

 
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