February 2004 Travel Newsletter

Discount Airlines Increase Competition
Competition in the airline industry is continually increasing.  The number of discount airlines increases by another one this month.  Ted Airlines will begin service in mid-February from their Denver hub to Reno, Las Vegas, Phoenix, New Orleans, Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando and Ontario, California.  Atlantic Coast Air recently changed its name to Independence Air and later this spring will expand to 50 cities including coast-to-coast flights.  Many of the other discount airlines also have plans to continue to expand into new markets.

The discount airlines not only compete with the major airlines by offering lower fares, but with most of them flying newer planes, discount airlines also offer more cabin comforts, as well.  Multi-channel entertainment systems, satellite TVs and leather seats are just a few of the standards that some of the discount airlines are providing to even their coach passengers.

The winner from all of this competition is you, the traveler.  More competition along flight routes means more options, lower prices for airline tickets and better service.  If you haven’t had the chance to fly on one of the discount airlines recently, check into which of them you might be able to use for an upcoming trip.  You’ll probably be able to save some money and have a more comfortable flight!
Internet Travel Resources
This month we spotlight the web sites for some of the discount airlines.  You can use them to help you find more information about these discount airlines and maybe even cheaper tickets for your next trip!

(www.airtran.com) AirTran Airways – Current hub in Atlanta; flies to 45 destinations.
(www.frontierairlines.com) Frontier Airlines – Current hubs in Denver & Los Angeles.
(www.flyi.com) Independence Air – Current hub at Washington Dulles; serving eastern U.S.
(www.jetblue.com) JetBlue Airways – Current hub at JFK/New York; flies to about 22 destinations.
(www.flysong.com) Song Airlines – Owned by Delta Air Lines; serves the east coast, L.A. & Las Vegas.
(www.spiritair.com) Spirit Airlines – Current hub in Ft. Lauderdale; recently started flights to Cancun.
(www.flyted.com) Ted Airlines – Owned by United; current hub in Denver (planned Chicago and Washington Dulles hubs)

For more airline and other travel-related web sites, check out our Travel Links Page.  Let us know if you have found a great travel-related web site that you would like us to share with your fellow travelers!
Language Classes
Brush up on your language skills before your next trip!  Both Traveler’s Italian and Traveler's Spanish classes will be starting Monday, March 8th, from 7:00 to 8:30 and will run for six Monday evenings, with one week off for “spring break”.  Learn what you need to know for travel with a small group of fellow travelers.  The cost is just $79.95 (plus handouts) and class size is limited, so stop by our store or call us at (303) 786-8406 to reserve your place.
Product Spotlight
The Jan/Feb 2004 issue of National Geographic Traveler magazine reviewed Eagle Creek’s World Traveler Alarm Clock and gave it a five star rating.  The review stated:  “Simple can be better.  This small, lightweight, battery-powered analog clock (with hands that glow in the dark) is as basic as you can get.  A sturdy, easy-set alarm (with four-minute snooze) and a world time calculator add to its stripped-down functionality.”  Check out our selection of travel alarm clocks, an essential in every traveler’s bag.
Upcoming Travel Programs
Tuesday, February 3rd (7:30pm) - THE BARE ESSENTIALS: Packing Light For Easy Travel
Are you an over-packer when you travel?  There is no question that active travel places out of the ordinary demands on apparel.  So why bring ordinary clothing and underwear on your next trip?  For on the road care, these garments can be washed anywhere -- and they air dry in no time!  You'll be surprised how at much you will learn and at how much fun this clinic is.  Specials & prizes tonight only!
Tuesday, February 10th (7:30pm) - Traveling Solo At Any Age
Rosemary Dineen is a traveler whose philosophy is that age should never deter you from traveling solo.  She as been on a three month solo journey in East Africa and has delightful stories to tell of her experiences.  She met travelers Hattie & Raymond on her journey and has been their guest at a manor house in Dorchester, England.  Rosemary always travels alone, subscribing to the philosophy "We travel to find out who we are."  Please join Rosemary for an evening of uplifting and amazing stories and photos.
Tuesday, February 17th - No Show Scheduled
Tuesday, February 24th (7:30pm) - Discover Italy!
From world renown cuisine to the art and architecture; from the beauty of the mountains, hills and beaches to the history and culture of the cities; Italy is truly a country that keeps travelers fascinated and spellbound, always wanting to experience more!  Join us for a night in Italy!  Ciao!
Tuesday, March 2nd (7:30pm) - Egypt
Tonight we'll take a new look at a classic destination.  Featured will be everything from antiquities of 550 - 6000 years ago, to present day scenes in Egypt.  You'll see views along the Eternal Nile as we glide by on the cruise ship, Anuket.  We'll visit Aswan, Abu Simbel, Luxor, the Valley of the Kings, a Nubian village, the immense ruins of St. Simeon (a 6th century Christian Monastery) and more.
Suggested Reading
“Dead Reckoning” edited by Helen Whybrow, 2002, published by W. W. Norton & Company.  This is a fascinating collection of stories from the nineteenth century’s most legendary journeys of exploration and discovery – from the search for the source of the Nile River to the first crossing of the Himalayas.  Each one of these 32 captivating narratives (grouped by theme into three sections) packs a big emotional punch, whether it's a tale of starvation and injury or an awestruck description of natural wonders.
Just For Fun
Some airline arrival announcements heard recently on various airlines:
-- “Thanks for flying with us.  We hope you enjoyed giving us the business
    as much as we enjoyed taking you for a ride."
-- “We’d like to thank you for flying with us today.  And the next time you get
    the insane urge to go blasting through the skies in a pressurized metal tube,
    we hope you will think of us.”
-- “Last one off the plane has to clean it!”
-- “As you exit the plane, please make sure you gather all of your belongings.
    Anything left behind will be distributed evenly among the flight attendants.
    Please do not leave children or spouses.”
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"The question is not what you look at
but what you see.”
    - Henry David Thoreau
Happy Travels!
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