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When you are planning a trip to a country or location you have never visited before, go Online and be sure to check current weather and season you will be traveling in. Just keep in mind that locales in the Southern Hemisphere have the exact opposite seasons as we have in the Northern Hemisphere in USA.
Even when visiting desert locations with excessively high daytime temperatures, you will want to be sure to pack sweaters and maybe a light jacket (which can double as a windbreaker) for nightime drops of sometimes as much as 50-60 degrees! The cool nights will feel even colder due to the drop from extreme daytime highs on the desert.
As a footnote, these drastic changes in temperature within every 24 hour period actually created the forces that make the sand to begin with! These rapid swings between hot and cold actually break down the rock and turn it into smaller and smaller pieces --resulting in sand!
Monday, February 15, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Company owners ...want to increase the productivity of your key employees; especially top sales people? READ THIS!
A recent study by a noted US research firm indicates that for every $1.00 spent on visiting corporate accounts in other cities, a company obtains a ROI (Return on Investment) of over $12.00! The crux of this strategy is that personal visits enhance the relationship with the Client, and that leads to increased sales.
Such a simple strategy change can yield outstanding results!
A recent study by a noted US research firm indicates that for every $1.00 spent on visiting corporate accounts in other cities, a company obtains a ROI (Return on Investment) of over $12.00! The crux of this strategy is that personal visits enhance the relationship with the Client, and that leads to increased sales.
Such a simple strategy change can yield outstanding results!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Trip Tips for Enjoyable Traveling
OK, we all remember when we took what we thought would be a "Dream Trip" and came back a bit disappointed. Here are some tips to keep all those memories of special trips as wonderful ones! ...
1. Plan well - If you are headed somewhere you have never visited before, contact someone who lives there or has been there before and pick their brain for where to go, what to do and what transportation to use.
2. Get Travel Insurance! If you are spending more than $1,000 on your trip, be sure you obtain travel insurance so you are covered for; missing the flight/sailing, getting sick, family emergencies which prevent travel, inclement weather. It's worth the small fee for the peace of mind you will have.
3. Check the weather on the Internet for the cities/locations you will visit.
4. Travel light - One week before your departure, lay out everything you think you will need. Then spend the last few days culling out clothing items which don't serve at least two functions.
5. Check out what local transportation is available in advance. Remember, there are many places in the world where you will not want to be driving a rental car yourself!
Europe has terrific train and bus service to almost any location ...and you can meet lots of local people on the train rides, which can really enrich your experience.
6. Bring a small digital camera to record your wonderful experiences!
7. Footwear - Be sure you have the correct footgear for the trip. Hiking in tennis shoes will be painfull after a few days. Heels for ladies only for the evening!
Have a wonderful, memorable trip!
1. Plan well - If you are headed somewhere you have never visited before, contact someone who lives there or has been there before and pick their brain for where to go, what to do and what transportation to use.
2. Get Travel Insurance! If you are spending more than $1,000 on your trip, be sure you obtain travel insurance so you are covered for; missing the flight/sailing, getting sick, family emergencies which prevent travel, inclement weather. It's worth the small fee for the peace of mind you will have.
3. Check the weather on the Internet for the cities/locations you will visit.
4. Travel light - One week before your departure, lay out everything you think you will need. Then spend the last few days culling out clothing items which don't serve at least two functions.
5. Check out what local transportation is available in advance. Remember, there are many places in the world where you will not want to be driving a rental car yourself!
Europe has terrific train and bus service to almost any location ...and you can meet lots of local people on the train rides, which can really enrich your experience.
6. Bring a small digital camera to record your wonderful experiences!
7. Footwear - Be sure you have the correct footgear for the trip. Hiking in tennis shoes will be painfull after a few days. Heels for ladies only for the evening!
Have a wonderful, memorable trip!
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