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Monday, June 18, 2007

Is it time for Vacation?

Have you visited HotelReservations.com?

I know there are a number of sites out there that put together packages and compare prices, but what you have to do is find the one that not only brings the best price, but presents the best package. I have been to some sites that I am sure aren't actually looking at my search criteria, it is quite frustrating at times.

I visited HotelReservations.com and decided that I needed a vacation to Jamaica with my imaginary significant other. I went full blown on the vacation package with plane, hotel, and car rental from today until next Sunday evening. I was happy to see the first package on the list was nice and pretty for just over $3K. That makes the vacation to Jamaica just over $200 a day per person, not too bad eh?

The first bit I noticed about the site was that the GUI seemed a little messy (as most vacation reservation sites do). However, after I had done one search I realized how logical the entire site was set up. Navigation is extremely easy and there isn’t any mystery, I don't know what to put in this box here, dilemmas. HotelReservations.com offers different packages, which involve all combinations of Hotels, Car Rentals, and flights. I did see a picture of a cruise boat, which I clicked on, but was rather unhappy to find that it was an add which sent me to a different site... oh well.

So not knowing in the least how much a typical Jamaican vacation costs, I decided I better see if the prices were comparable for somewhere I have been... I choose Las Vegas!

So let's say I leave July 23 and come back home July 27, business trip for a week no? Of course I'm going to bring my significant other so I am looking for Two plane tickets along with a classy Casino/Hotel Experience. How about Luxor? I'm thinking definitely. So for two plane tickets and a four nights in a Las Vegas Strip hotel, we putting out $1135. Not bad at all. That's just $141 per night, including plane ticket... not bad at all.

I do have to say I'm impressed with my Cheap Hotels findings from HotelReservations.com. If I find myself going to one of the cities they sell for, I will definitely be checking back on their site... you should too!

Bests on your Travels!

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Friday, June 15, 2007

IncParadise.com

So how many get rich schemes have you had this week alone? Me... probably at least 2 or 3... and the weekend is yet to come!

I have found IncParadise.com which is a site that helps corporations get started. They make the startup process much easier by answering any questions you might have along with an online filing service. Many of my proposed business ventures are cut short for the sole reason of not knowing and/or not being able to find out how to or where to get a necessary task done for a successful business venture.

At their site they have a page about suggested business structure along with offering incorporation for all 50 states.

And for those like myself who need minimal starting costs, there's good news, they only charge $89 + state fees for all the necessary paperwork to start a corporation in any state.

To find your state, point your browser to http://www.incparadise.com. There is a state directory located there or you can add your state as a subdirectory of the root URL. Say you are starting up your business in Florida... you could then start your Florida Inc. in just one click.

So what do ya think? What sorts of business ventures have you thought about exploring?

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Thursday, June 14, 2007

Pay Per Post

What's the purpose of this blog?

I started this blog with the purpose of communicating my thoughts and interest to the public world in a medium that I enjoy, writing. I have now found a way to use this blog to help me financially (which is great for these flight lessons).

I have found Pay Per Post which lets me get paid to blog. This service offers to me the chance to help publicize other companies, while at the same time helping me soar the friendly skies in my little skipper.

The thing I love the most about PPP is that it is able to give me offers that are actually relevant to my interests and also hopefully your interests too. I have always used this blog to communicate how I feel about different products and services, and now I am being compensated for my time. So far I have completed one offer worth $5, not too much, but the potential is there to be great.

I encourage you all to help this endeavor of mine and leave comments/feedback and check out the links I post. I promise not to post anything I don't actually believe is worthwhile.

Later all!

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Monday, June 11, 2007

Saving with couponchief.com

Have you ever been to CouponChief.com?

While taking my flight lessons I've been scrounging for every penny. The other day I finally emptied my coin jar and rolled 32 dollars worth of coins to take to the bank... it made me happy.

Coupon Chief is a website that is exactly as the title states, the coupon chief! They have many coupons to many different retailers making it easier on me (and you) to get the needed (and sometimes not so needed) daily items.

One coupon that I really like to use on the site is the Target Coupon. There is a coupon to Target that will let you save 5 dollars on a 50 dollar or more purchase. Since target is the perfect store to find anyone a gift, the 10% makes a big difference.

Check out the website! Do you have any money saving sites that help your pockets?

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