As savvy network marketers often say: “When the economy is good, a network marketing business is good, but when the economy is bad…a network marketing business is great!” And the proof is in the pudding! For example, take a look at the recent growth of online businesses today. With the emergence of web 2.0 (also known as social networking), the opportunities to network, learn, meet and invest online are endless. Over 79 million people per year review or join a home business opportunity in the network marketing industry.
What about the travel industry business? Global Resorts Network (GRN), a five year old company that offers lifetime travel memberships through a parent company that has been around for 20 years, is just now experiencing competition! Competition after leading for 5 years straight without any company with a similar compensation plan or product? In such an economy people would dare START a new venture!? Of course! And what better venture to get into than to copy one that is already successful and has experienced continued growth and profit for 5 years in a row? Some would say that is a smart move.
So Mor Vacations, who opened their doors recently in August 2008, decided to copy the compensation plan of Global Resorts Network and go for it! Now global Resorts has competition. Well, copying a successful business, product or idea is not always the best way to succeed. It isn’t just because of its lucrative compensation plan that Global Resorts Network enjoys its success. It is in a myriad of other high quality areas such as their top notch customer service, the availability of destinations and the loyalty of its members. Integrity and loyalty is hard to copy! But in all fairness, competition is always good and healthy. It just means you are doing something right!
But what about the impact of economy in travel? And is this travel business opportunity a potentially good option for making money today? Well, here is what has happened recently: Gas prices going up has affected flying, food, interest rates and also vacation resort prices! Most people are staying put (thus helping the local economy). But what if you have in your hand a “lifetime travel membership” that locks in your prices for those resorts no matter the state of the economy? See, with Global Resorts Network’s travel membership, a 7 day stay at any of their 4-5 star resorts is ALWAYS between $299 and $799 for the entire stay. The price doesn’t change. Well, yes it does change, sometimes Global Resorts’ members get specials for under $299. But that’s a “good change” in price, so we won’t count that again ts the economy!
So, yes, definitely the travel industry has suffered, maybe not as bad as some other industries, but people are now opting for businesses that offers them locked in prices for travel and from which they can benefit financially just by sharing that same opportunity for savings with others. What would you do if you had a lifetime travel membership and you knew that you could go anywhere you’d like for under $799!? I bet that would make a difference in your vacation budgeting! And furthermore, what if sharing that membership meant a $1,000 check to you? I think it is worth a second look.
By: Aymee Buckhannon
Posts Tagged ‘Vacation Travel’
Great Adventure Travel Ideas, Deals and Tips on the Web
February 26th, 2010
I keep running across great adventure travel ideas on the web, so I thought I’d pass them along to you as sort of a roundup of the best of the web:
budgettravel.about.com/od/planningtoolsstrategies/tp/ten_myths.htm Top Ten Travel Myths. Mark Kahler over at http://www.about.com exposes some really common myths a lot of travelers have. In this great article he gives you the real scoop about things like: when you should or should not use frequent flyer miles for vacation travel, whether being the low price bidder on an online reservation site will result in being treated like a second-class guest at a hotel and whether “duty free” merchandise are really bargains. adventuretravel.about.com/od/adventuresforbeginners/a/summercamps.htm Summer Camp For Kids and Adults. While I was at about.com, I also found this article by Carla Land about some great summer camps for kids AND adults in North America. These camps offer everything from wilderness survival schools to mountaineering, kayaking, rock climbing, rafting, marine science and conservation. Do you have a taste for a “spooky” adventure vacation? Then check out another post by Carla Land about several tours of some very haunted houses and other haunted tours. After all, what could add more “adventure” to your adventure travel than a few ghosts? Check out adventuretravel.about.com/od/hauntedhistoricalspots Haunted Historical Spots. Safety is always an issue when you travel, especially if you are traveling solo. Be sure to check out this really important article by Cassandra Ingraham on Articlecity.com on articlecity.com/articles/travel_and_leisure/article_1815.shtml How To Be Safe While Traveling Single.
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By: Charles Brown
Airline and Vacation Travel Tips – Ultimate Travel Checklist
January 29th, 2010
Do you use a travel checklist? If not, then this scenario probably sounds familiar. You’re halfway to the airport and realize you forgot something you need for your trip. Sometimes it’s nothing important, or just something you can pick up in the airport or hotel gift shop, but sometimes it’s a very important item like your driver’s license or passport. Ugh! Now you have to turn around and go back home to get the needed item. Let’s hope you don’t miss your plane!
Before setting off on your trip, consult this travel checklist complete with airline and vacation travel tips.
Reservations: Confirm your reservations for flight, hotel, and rental car. Most of the time you will not encounter any problems, but on the rare occasion you do, it’s much easier to fix prior to your vacation rather than after you’re already on your way.
Passport: Make sure you have your passport and also check to see that it has not expired. For certain countries your passport must be valid for six months after the date you travel so verify this before you leave. Also make sure you fill in the emergency contact details in your passport.
Airline Tickets or E-Ticket: If you don’t have a physical ticket, confirm your E-ticket with the airline before you leave.
Visa: If required.
Travel Insurance: Consider whether you want to purchase travel insurance and make sure you have these documents.
Driver License: Don’t leave this at home and make sure it is not expired. Be aware of the driving laws where you plan to visit.
Auto Insurance Card: If you are renting a car you will need this.
Copies of Important Documents: Keep copies of important documents in a separate location than the originals.
Local Currency: If you are traveling out of the country, be sure to have some local currency on hand.
Credit Cards: I recommend keeping at least one emergency credit card with you at all times. Call the credit card company if you are going out of the country and let them know.
Adaptor/Plug: If leaving the country, check to see what type of adaptor you may need and take this with you.
Language Phrase Book: If you are headed to another country, bring along a phrase book to help with communication.
Medication: Be sure to pack your medications especially if they are prescription. Keep them in your carry-on for safekeeping.
Glasses or Contact Lenses and Cleaner: Don’t forget these.
Tell a Friend or Relative Where you will Be: Give someone the details of your trip and an idea of where you will be in case of emergency.
Travel Guide: Pick up a good travel guide to wherever you are going.
Vaccinations: Check with your physician to see if you or your kids need any vaccinations if you are traveling abroad.
Cell Phone: Keep a mobile phone with you and make sure you know what you’ll be charged as far as roaming fees. Nothing worse than arriving back home to a huge cell phone bill. If you are traveling internationally, make sure your phone will work. Don’t forget your charger.
Prepaid Phone Card: Good to have just in case.
Contact Numbers to Report Lost Credit Cards or Traveler’s Checks: If you lose your wallet you’ll want to have the phone numbers readily available. Keep the numbers in a separate place.
Guide Maps: If you are going somewhere unfamiliar, get an up-to-date map to take along.
Reading Material or Audio Books: Bring along a book or magazine for the plane trip. Or if you have a music player, try an audio book.
Journal: A journal or notebook for your trip is fun, and is a great way to remember the details.
Addresses of Friends and Relatives: You might want to send a postcard.
Camera: Don’t forget your cameras and take along your manual too. Also of course batteries, film, memory cards, chargers, etc.
Binoculars: Depending on where you are going, you might find these useful.
Travel Alarm Clock: Most hotels these days provide an alarm clock but it’s good to take a small one along with you just in case.
Plastic Bags for Dirty Laundry: Keep your dirty clothes separate, just stuff them into a plastic bag. You’ll find they take up less space in your suitcase this way too.
Travel Pillow: These are great for the plane. Buy them beforehand or you will pay extra at the airport.
Extra Suitcase: For carrying home all of your souvenirs.
By: Terrie Bryan
