International Travel

How to Find Cheap International Flights

If you have an epic vacation coming up, you may be wondering how to cut down on some costs, especially if you're going overseas. Oftentimes, one of the areas of international travel that seems nonnegotiable is the high cost of the flight, whether you are going to Brazil or Thailand. What to do?

Flexibility: If you have a flexible schedule, you may want to check out several dates to manipulate the system and find the best cost. The fares can dramatically swing from one day to the next, especially if it is the end of the peak travel season.

Bid on Your Fare: The best way to bid on your fare online to save money when traveling internationally is by subtracting 20% to 30% from the lowest price and making that your bid. It is also a good idea to have a cushion of time that you are bidding on since your bid is good for the entire 24 hours of a specific date. Make sure to read all of the information clearly before bidding!Read more

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New Verizon Wireless Escapade Lets You Travel the Globe

by jessica on Fri, 2009-08-21 08:01

Verizon Wireless just announced that the new Verizon Wireless Escapade is available online at www.verizonwireless.com and in Verizon Wireless Stores today (Aug. 21, 2009). Great for international travelers, the Escapade features quad band network compatibility and gives you the ability to make calls in more than 220 destinations worldwide.

Features:

Dual band CDMA 1X and quad band GSM/GPRS (900/1800, 850/1900)
Pre-installed SIM card
Built-in 2.0 megapixel camera
Dual color displays – internal 2”, 262k color TFT and 1.1”, 65k color CSTN external
Bluetooth-enabled with support for headset, hands-free, phonebook access, and Object Push for vCard profiles
Bilingual interface supports English and Spanish languages
Mobile Web capabilities
Access to Mobile Email, Mobile Web Mail, Mobile IM, and chat
VZ Navigator capable

The Escapade is available for just $29.99 after a $50.00 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement beginning today at www.verizonwireless.com or in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores.

Verizon Wireless Intros Mobile Broadband USB Modem

by jessica on Thu, 2009-08-13 11:40

Perfect for Verizon customers who travel the world, the new AD3700 Mobile Broadband USB modem gives you access to high-speed networks in more than 175 destinations including Evolution-Data Optimized (EV-DO), Global System for Mobile communications (GSM)/General Packet Radio Service (GPRS)/Enhanced Data Rates for Global Evolution (EDGE) and High Speed Packet Access (HSPA)/Universal Mobile Telecommunications System (UMTS) wireless platforms.

To use, Verizon customers simply activate the global feature on their Verizon Wireless account and the AD3700 automatically detects the local network and connects to the fastest Internet speed available.

The USB modem is priced at $79.99 (after a $50.00 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a Mobile Broadband plan) and will be available in Verizon stores and www.verizonwireless.com on August 14.

New Charging Solution for International Travelers

by jessica on Wed, 2009-08-12 12:31

Monster's new Outlets To Go USB Worldwide is a portable adaptor solution for international travelers. This new device solves the problem of how to charge your laptop and other electronic devices when traveling internationally. It even has additional outlets so you can charge your iPhone, MP3 player etc. at the same time.

The Outlets To Go USB Worldwide has a universal adaptor that lets you plug into any international outlet and charge your electronics.* It features a dual-side design and three ultra-wide spaced outlets for charging of several devices at once. Also, the USB port lets you charge any USB accessory, such as smart phones and MP3 players. The product can easily fit into your laptop case thanks to Monster's FlatWrap cord management feature.

The Monster Outlets To Go USB Worldwide is available in black with an MSRP of $39.99.

* When traveling in countries with varying voltage standards, the Outlets To Go USB Worldwide should always be used with dual voltage personal electronics.