There is no denying the obvious fact - the world is a big place.

With over five billion people tucked in 195 countries, it is very easy to be humbled by the sheer enormity of our planet. The world has always been an incredibly diverse place. This is why since the dawn of time, people have always taken time out to explore its many distinctive parts whenever they are presented with the opportunity. Few people who have walked the streets of Greece, run with the bulls of Madrid or marvelled at the wonders of the Taj Mahal have left disappointed. The world offers so much to the seeking traveller. In today’s world where distance is fast being reduced by modern travel methods, the need and opportunity to visit strange countries has never been more appealing.

For the best relaxation from the familiar routines of your day, there is nothing better than visiting another country and enjoying the strange traditions, cultures and weather of its shores. The only problem is most times, people are worried about the important question of travel accommodation.

The good news is that this is easily solved.

By making use of the services of online hostel booking webites or travel agencies, you will be able to find accommodation in almost any part of the world. Established websites like hostels247.com have provided steady support for millions of travelers all over the world. Their advantage lies in their understanding and relationships with hostel services all over the world. Fancy a visit to Rome? By using the services of hostel booking sites like www.hostels247.com you will be provided with available hostels in Rome. Even better, you not only get to enjoy the benefits of choosing a delightful location, you are also presented with the chance of reducing your expenses. Why pay so much money for a night in a three-star hotel when you can pay much less and get so much more?

No one knows the city like its natives. For the best advice on hostels in London, you would undoubtedly prefer the opinion of someone familiar with the sights and sounds of London.  This is why hostel booking sites are so effective.

By making use of locales in the area and carefully investigating the various options available, hostel websites ensure that you get the best accommodation results out of your search.To this end, even if your destinations are cities that have a reputation as being expensive, such as New York, Paris or Dublin, hostel booking websites will allow you to find accommodation options that are significantly less expensive and still of sufficient quality. They also will save you the long hours of trying to get a booking.So the next time you plan on taking a trip, save yourself the worry. Save yourself the delays. Save yourself the money. Visit a hostel booking website and make your journey so much more fun.
There is no denying the obvious fact - the world is a big place.

With over five billion people tucked in 195 countries, it is very easy to be humbled by the sheer enormity of our planet. The world has always been an incredibly diverse place. This is why since the dawn of time, people have always taken time out to explore its many distinctive parts whenever they are presented with the opportunity. Few people who have walked the streets of Greece, run with the bulls of Madrid or marvelled at the wonders of the Taj Mahal have left disappointed. The world offers so much to the seeking traveller. In today’s world where distance is fast being reduced by modern travel methods, the need and opportunity to visit strange countries has never been more appealing.

For the best relaxation from the familiar routines of your day, there is nothing better than visiting another country and enjoying the strange traditions, cultures and weather of its shores. The only problem is most times, people are worried about the important question of travel accommodation.

The good news is that this is easily solved.

By making use of the services of hostel travel agencies, you will be able to find accommodation in almost any part of the world. Established websites like hostels247.com have provided steady support for millions of travelers all over the world. Their advantage lies in their understanding and relationships with hostel services all over the world. Fancy a visit to Rome? By using the services of hostel booking sites like www.hostels247.com you will be provided with available hostels in Rome. Even better, you not only get to enjoy the benefits of choosing a delightful location, you are also presented with the chance of reducing your expenses. Why pay so much money for a night in a three-star hotel when you can pay much less and get so much more?

No one knows the city like its natives. For the best advice on hostels in London, you would undoubtedly prefer the opinion of someone familiar with the sights and sounds of London. allThis is why hostel booking sites are so effective. By making use of locales in the area and carefully investigating the various options available, hostel websites ensure that you get the best accommodation results out of your search.To this end, even if your destinations are cities that have a reputation as being expensive, such as New York,Paris or Dublin, hostel booking websites will allow you to find accommodation options that are significantly less expensive and still of sufficient quality. They also will save you the long hours of trying to get a booking.So the next time you plan on taking a trip, save yourself the worry. Save yourself the delays. Save yourself the money. Visit a hostel booking website and make your journey so much more fun.

De Ritz  Boutique Hotel Deluxe

 

De Ritz Hotel Ikeja is creating a new concept in the world of Nigerian hospitality. A next generation category of hotel, that signifies simplicity, style, warmth, convenience, modern and affordability. De Ritz is a fresh and warm accommodation experience, of an unsurpassed value.

 

If your seeking a balance between style and substance? De Ritz strikes this balance with a modern approach to design that is as refreshing, accessible and comfortable as your own living space, your home away from home in Ikeja Lagos Nigeria and an emphasis on comfort, warmth, attentive service and exceptional amenities.

Our Staffs
Friendly, personable, courteous, respectful and helpful - from answering the many “how do I’s” and “where do I go” to the patient listening ear at the end of the day to the stories of guests returning from their interesting and exciting escapade
…..be our guest and enjoy a well-balanced hospitality experience.

Please make sure you read and understand the Terms/Cancellation Policy.
Note: Photo ID required for Check in

Facilities:

• No Lock Out
• No Curfew
• Linen Included
• Internet Access
• Direct Dial Telephone
• Mini Bar
• En-Suite Rooms
• TV
• 24 Hour Security
• Chauffeur Driven Car Hire

De Ritz  Boutique Hotel Deluxe ikeja, offers a range of private en-suite rooms & Suites, in a great location, nice atmosphere with very good service, feel safe and comfortable in De Ritz Gated Hotel Accommodation.

Architecture & Design
The residential ambiance of the hotels’ main building welcomes you with an intimate check-in area, cosy lounge and interesting hallways connecting to charming public areas, meeting rooms and a secluded patio. Decorative accents abound throughout, original paintings and other works of African art.

Our Mission.
To provide consistent, clean, convenient, comfortable and quality accommodation with friendly service at affordable prices, for independent travellers, business& corporate  travellers, tourists and holiday makers a like

Values
Customer-driven excellence:
We anticipate expectations and delight our patrons with convenient and modern facilities at an unsurpassed value

Entrepreneurship:
We strive to take ownership of the tasks we perform and to create an environment that encourages and supports initiative

De Ritz Hotel Deluxe ikeja, offers affordable, comfortable and luxury gated hotel accommodation in Ikeja Lagos Nigeria

Cancellation Policy

You must give the accommodation ay least 24 hours notice of any change and/or cancellation of your booking, otherwise you will be charged for the first night of your stay and any remaining nights will be cancelled.

Please check with the Management of the Hostel after you’re booking has been confirmed, to confirm the most up to date Cancellation Policy.
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De Ritz Hotel Deluxe offers luxury boutique hotel suites in Ikeja Lagos Nigeria

Places in the world you should check out for bargains

My passion in life is travelling to new places and meeting people. I have been to countless cities and numerous countries and made many friends along the way.

I just came back from nearly 2 months in southern and West Africa, I spent some time in Cape Town and Johannesburg in South Africa, Accra in Ghana, Lome in Togo and Abuja and Lagos in Nigeria. It was my must do for the end of 2008 and I thoroughly  enjoyed it, I came back in Mid January.

I have been to many places in Africa from Cairo and Sharma shake Egypt to Marrakech in Morocco, One of my favourite places in Africa is Tunisia, its great value, only 2 and a half hours form Gatwick, you can travel to Tunisia for less than going to Amsterdam in Netherlands.

Other Places to Check out are:

Havana in Cuba, which is still un-spoilt, one of the best ways to save money in Havana is to book accommodation in a family  run guest house, some of these guesthouse the family still lives in the guesthouse, such as MARTHA GUEST HOUSE, you get authentic Cuban home cooked meal and a family atmosphere.
Bangkok in Thailand, very cheap, you can spend a whole month for only a few hundred pounds.

Reykjavik in Iceland at the moment pretty cheap to get to and accommodation is very cheap, the affect of credit crunch has made Reykjavik a cheap place to visit.
Krakow in Poland another bargain destination, cheap to get to and accommodations is even cheaper.
Prague in Czech Republic, Prague is equally another good place to visit for a couple of days or a long weekend.

Other must visit cities are New York in USA, Rome in Italy, Paris in France, Hong Kong and Macau in China, Amsterdam in Holland, Berlin and Hamburg in Germany are equally lively places to be especially weekends and summer period, Barcelona and Madrid in Spain not forgetting Ibiza, it does get crazy in Ibiza during Summer time but its still a good place blow off steam.

Dubai in UAE, is another one of my favourite places, but Dubai is getting a bit expensive but definitely worth a visit, the cheapest way to enjoy Dubai is a stop over for few days if your en-route to South East Asia or Far East, some Air Lines like Emirates have offers for a few days stop over for free accommodation.

Buenos Aires in Argentina another cool place to check out, it has a European feel but with an exotic twist.

Rio De Janeiro in Brazil, best during carnival an absolute bargain.

 

3. December 2008

 

British Airways has begun merger talks with the Australian carrier, Qantas.

British Airways said last night it was exploring a potential merger with Qantas, four years after selling its 25 per cent stake in the Flying Kangaroo.

The announcement of the talks came as the Rudd Government launched its aviation green paper yesterday, ahead of a white paper due out next year.

The green paper launched by Transport Minister Anthony Albanese included a change to the Qantas Sale Act that would retain the 49 per cent limit on foreign investors but consider removing restrictions on individual investors and airlines.

BA said in a statement last night: “In response to recent media speculation, British Airways Plc confirms that it is exploring a potential merger with Qantas Airways Limited via a dual-listed company structure.

“The discussions between British Airways and Iberia are continuing. There is no guarantee that any transaction will be forthcoming and a further announcement will be made in due course, if appropriate.”

British Airways and Spanish airline Iberia announced in July they were holding merger talks to create the world’s third-largest airline in terms of income.

The aviation sector is seeking consolidation as airlines fight for survival, having been crippled by record high oil prices and as the world faces a deep recession.

BA was also a cornerstone investor in the 1995 float of Qantas, but sold the stake in September 2004.

In 1998, Qantas co-founded the Oneworld alliance with American Airlines, British Airways, Canadian Airlines, and Cathay Pacific. The alliance commenced operation in February 1999, with Iberia and Finnair joining later that year.

Oneworld markets itself at the premium travel market, offering passengers a larger network than the airlines could on their own. The airlines also work together to provide operational synergies to keep costs down.

Do Mystery Shoppers, Mystery Diners, Mystery Guests, Test Purchasing and Secret Shopping help the Retail, Travel and Hospitality Industry Improve their Customers Services and Staff Training Programmes?

The Quality and Consistency, of the Service and products provided in any Customer Driven Industry, whether it is Retail, Catering and Hospitality, Hostel and Hotel Accommodation is the key to a successful Business. It is the one key factor that keeps customers loyal and coming back time after time to use your business or services.

Staffs need to provide good service and products to each and every customer that uses the Business and to understand the product or service they are providing and not just give good service when they think they are being watched or judged by the management, so simply put, they have to be at their best at all time.

That is why there has been a huge increase in the number of the anonymous Mystery Shoppers, Mystery Diners and Mystery Guests being used to access the consistency of services and products.

The purpose of Mystery or Secret Shoppers, Dinners and Guests by covert information gathering and data collection, is to evaluate customer service and brand audit

No matter whether the mystery person goes to a restaurant for a meal, a retail shop to make a test purchase or stays in a Hostel, Hotel Accommodation or apartment accommodation, the way they are treated and served is a reflection of the way other customers are treated.

Usually the Mystery Shopper, Dinner or Guest, uses a set number of tick box questions for each location to access how well they were dealt with by the staff and also to access the quality of service and products provided.

These questions range from the most basic things that everyone should be aware of such as, being greeted on arrival and being thanked after they have finished, how quickly telephones are picked up, to more detailed and specific questions depending on what is being accessed.

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Whether Democrat or Republican, I think you'll get a kick out of this!

A little boy goes to his dad and asks,

'What is Politics?'

Dad says, 'Well son, let me try to explain it this way:

I am the head of the family, so call me The President.

Your mother is the administrator of the money, so we call her the Government.

We are here to take care of your needs, so we will call you the People.

The nanny, we will consider her the Working Class.

And your baby brother, we will call him the Future.

Now think about that and see if it makes sense.'

So the little boy goes off to bed thinking about what Dad said.

Later that night, he hears his baby brother crying, so he gets up to check on him. He finds that the baby has severely soiled his diaper.

So the little boy goes to his parent's room and finds his mother asleep.

Not wanting to wake her, he goes to the nanny's room.

Finding the door locked, he peeks in the keyhole and sees his father in bed with the nanny.

He gives up and goes back to bed.

The next morning, the little boy says to his father, 'Dad, I think I understand the concept of politics now.'

The father says, 'Good, son, tell me in your own words what you think politics is all about.

' The little boy replies, 'The President is screwing the Working Class while the Government is sound asleep. The People are being ignored and the Future is in deep shit.

Hostels247.com Partners with Travelodge Hotel Ireland

 

Hostels247.com has partnered with Travelodge Hotel Ireland to offer their premier hotel destinations to their clientele. Travelodge Ireland offers hotel destinations in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Waterford, Limerick, Belfast and Derry, giving travelers a wide array of premier budget accommodations to select from when they are visiting Ireland for business or pleasure.

Hosels247.com has been adding numerous partnerships with hotel and hostel destinations around the globe to their extensive list, ever since the company’s grand opening over 7 months ago.

“We are so pleased to have formed this partnership with Travelodge Ireland since their hotel properties are a perfect match for our ideal budget seeking clients. Hostels247.com aims to provide premier travel selections for travelers of all kinds and for all budgets,” said the company founder when asked about this new partnership.

Travelodge Ireland offers travelers 9 quality hotel options spread through some of the most popular destination cities in Ireland. Travelodge passes on their costs savings to their customers through some non-traditional methods, such as not providing bathroom toiletries to guests. These cost cuts allow the hotel chain to provide higher quality accommodations for a lower price than their competitors, and let’s face it; most travelers bring their own toiletries with them when they travel.

This important partnership allows Hostels247.com to expand their customer’s budget travel options in one of the most desirable countries in the world. “Ireland is truly breathtaking,” said the founder of Hostels247.com when asked about this travel destination.

Ireland is the 3^rd largest island in Europe, and about the 20^th largest island in the world. The countries diverse population of about 6 million people is known for being huge sports fans, both for Gaelic soccer, football and Rugby. Travelers flock to Ireland for the lush greenery, mild climate and diverse selection of places of interest to visit.

Hosels247.com offers a comprehensive list of all of the most popular travel destinations in the world. For more information, or to make a booking, visit their website at www.hostels247.com.

 

About Hostels 24/7

 

Hostels247.com is a travel social networking site and a leading provider of cheap Hostels,Youth Hostels, and discount hotels accommodations for most worldwide destinations. Hostels247.com offers their customers reservation services and information for all of their travel destinations. Hostels247.Com's goal is to be the number one leader in travel social networking sites for backpackers, students and independent travellers around the world. And group bookings

 

Hostels247.com Joins Forces with Grupo Playa Sol Ibiza

 

Hostels247.com just recently added an important partnership to their travel website, with Grupo Playa Sol Ibiza, the largest operator of Ibiza Hostels, Budget Hostels, Apartments, Hotel Complexes, Budget Accommodations and Holiday Resorts in Ibiza.

This partnership is just one of the many partnerships that Hostels247.com has completed in the past 7 months since the company was incepted. The company has formed an extensive network of travel partners, making it a valuable resource for travelers of all kinds.

“We are honored that such a prestigious hotel property would join forces with Hostels247.com. This partnership will allow us to offer fantastic travel rates and services to clients who are looking to travel to Ibiza from all over the world,” said the company founder.

The Grupo Playa Sol group offers more than 50 high quality resort options to travelers, and many of their facilities have recently been modernized. Grupo Playa Sol has the ability to offer their customers quality accommodations in Ibiza, San Antonio Ibiza, San Antonio Bay Ibiza and Palma de Mallorca at affordable prices, without losing the high quality that experienced travelers demand.

This important partnership allows Hostels247.com to expand their customer’s travel options for one of the most desirable travel destinations in the world.

“Ibiza is one of the most beautiful groups of islands in the world; with their cove beaches, beautiful cliffs and lush greenery. We believe that this travel destination is a must visit for anyone’s holiday,”

Said the founder of Hostels247.com when asked about the travel destination of Ibiza.

Hosels247.com offers a comprehensive list of all of the most popular travel destinations in the world. For more information or to book a reservation, visit their website at www.hostels247.com.

 

About Hostels 24/7

 

Hostels247.com is a travel social networking site and a leading provider of Hostels,Youth Hostels, and Budget hotels accommodations for most worldwide destinations. Hostels247.com offers their customers reservation services and information for all of their travel destinations. Hostels247.Com's goal is to be the number one leader in travel social networking sites for backpackers, students and independent travellers around the world.