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Recent Azumano Blog Posts
Tips for traveling overseas
| by Shirley Tack on November 20, 2009 |
| For detailed information about steps you can take to ensure a safe trip, see How to Have a Safe Trip. Meanwhile, here are some quick tips to make your travel easier and safer: Register so the State Department can better assist you in an emergency: Register your travel plans with the State Department through a free online service at https://travelregistration.state.gov. This will help us contact you if there is a family emergency in the U.S., or if there is a crisis where you are traveling. In... |
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Chile a wealth of natural treasures
| by Katherine Hansen on November 19, 2009 |
| Chile is a country of spectacular and diverse landscapes, offering a wealth of natural treasures in a beautifully wild environment. With snowcapped volcanoes and turquoise rivers in the Lake District, endless beaches and temperate rainforests on Chiloé Island, and some of the world’s most amazing mountainscapes found in legendary Patagonia, Chile is a true explorer's paradise. With an adventurous spirit that you may seek to discover the diversity of this country. Each... |
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Shop for Spring Break NOW!
| by Rebecca Bliefernich on November 19, 2009 |
| Already have your travel plans in mind for Spring Break but haven't actually booked it yet? Did you shop around last summer to get an idea of what it would cost to take the family to Disneyland? Or are you someone who works within the confines of a school schedule and Spring Break is the only time you can get away? If you said yes to any of these questions and know that you are going somewhere that week, then get motivated to get it booked. Most trips are a deposit... |
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Helpful Holiday tips for Portland Air departures
| by Francine Marie on November 19, 2009 |
| With the holidays just around the corner, travel picks up soon at Portland International Airport. Passengers can expect busy travel conditions this year at PDX, and planning ahead will make the trip as smooth as possible. Travelers can also expect great entertainment, shopping and dining at PDX.Expect Busy Conditions—In the week surrounding Thanksgiving, an estimated 290,000 passengers will travel through PDX. During the busiest forecasted holiday days—Nov. 25, 29 and 30, and... |
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Why Do Airfares Change?
| by Rebecca Bliefernich on November 18, 2009 |
| That's the million dollar question! Fares change because the airlines control them - it's a free market system. For example, I booked 4 tickets yesterday afternoon for a client heading down to Lima, Peru. The fare was valid and according to the electronic message I had 2 days to run the tickets. The client spent last night and today confirming with all the family members for the trip dates and then called me to pay for the reservations. ... |
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Time to plan your trip to Alaska
| by Alison Smith on November 18, 2009 |
| Interesting facts about Alaska:There are 79 thermal springs in Alaska. Chena Hot Springs is the only one with a resort that is easily accessible. There are twelve Regional Native Corporations in Alaska representing the Natives that live in Alaska and one for Natives that reside outside Alaska. Igloos are not permanent housing and are built generally by hunters to provide shelter from the elements. Alaska has 116 State Parks which guests can visit .Time to plan your 2010 visit to Alaska!... |
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Disney Theme Parks Come to Beijing
| by Shirley Tack on November 17, 2009 |
| Beijing has approved plans to build a Disney theme park in Shanghai, a major milestone in the more than decade-long effort by Walt Disney Co. to expand its reach into China dramatically.
Disney and the Shanghai municipal government jointly submitted plans in January to build a $3.59 billion park to open as early as 2014. It would be the entertainment giant's fourth theme park outside the U.S., after Paris, Tokyo and Hong Kong -- and the first in mainland China, the fastest-growing mass market... |
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Pets Like to Travel Too
| by Dot Smay on November 17, 2009 |
| It is becoming more common for families to take their four legged family members on vacation with them. As an owner of three small dogs I can attest to the fact that pets would much rather be with you than be left at home or in a kennel. I'm sure my little guys would like to say to me, hey I like the beach and chasing the waves or even just laying in the warm sand. I would also like to sit in your lap as you read a good book or walk along a lake shore at sunset. I"ll... |
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Alaska Airlines sponsors Apolo Ohno
| by Alison Smith on November 17, 2009 |
| In support of Alaska Airlines sponsorship of speed skater Apolo Ohno, we are thrilled to announce the premiere of FollowApolo.com, where you'll find exclusive content not available anywhere else on the web. Check out videos, blog posts, cool downloadables, and more. Start building up the excitement now and visit FollowApolo.com today. Go Apolo!... |
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Visit Japan Year, 2010
| by Alison Smith on November 17, 2009 |
| The year 2010 is designated as "Visit Japan Year". The popular "Kyoto Winter Special" is back again this year. From the 1st of December 2009 to 31st of March 2010, visitors can enjoy Kyoto in winter in many special ways.Savor the austere and tranquil beauty of winter in Kyoto.Above all, its greatest attraction is the sensation of serenity and mystery that the austere winter atmosphere brings to Kyoto and this is the favored time of year for the true connoisseurs... |
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