You'll remember that, in our last visit, we talked about how we view our suppliers as an important part of the Makarma Travel team. We mentioned we'd be featuring more and more of these good folks as time went on.
Sandals Resorts is one of those great companies. You may recall we had previously been focusing on another supplier for all-inclusive Caribbean vacations. They're still an excellent company but, in our opinion, they're not the overall best. And what does Mr. Makarma promise you our friend? That's right, the best. Overall, we feel Sandals Resorts is the best.
Sandals offers 12 spectacular resorts in the Caribbean, with meals, drinks, entertainment - just about everything - included.
Please check out Sandals Resorts next time you're visiting our website (uh, that should be right now...).
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Saturday, November 05, 2005
Thursday, September 22, 2005
Meet our team
You'll find the phrase "team member" used in a number of ways. In the past, it was most-commonly used to describe fellow players on a sports team. More recently, many companies have adopted it to describe their employees because, Mr. Makarma guesses, these organizations don't want to call their employees "employees", because their employees might not like being called "employees." (Or something like that......)
At Makarma Travel, our team includes many individuals that don't work for us, and many companies that we don't own. They're part of our team, because they help bring success to our mission of being the very best company we can be. Our team members assist us in doing everything they can to help make your next vacation the very best. The Makarma Travel team consists of the very finest airlines, cruise lines, hotels, resorts, car rental and vacation package companies in their respective industries. Right now, many of these companies are featured on our website. In the future, we'll be highlighting more and more of these good folks, the ones we trust to come through each and every time we call upon them.
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At Makarma Travel, our team includes many individuals that don't work for us, and many companies that we don't own. They're part of our team, because they help bring success to our mission of being the very best company we can be. Our team members assist us in doing everything they can to help make your next vacation the very best. The Makarma Travel team consists of the very finest airlines, cruise lines, hotels, resorts, car rental and vacation package companies in their respective industries. Right now, many of these companies are featured on our website. In the future, we'll be highlighting more and more of these good folks, the ones we trust to come through each and every time we call upon them.
Return to Makarma Travel Home Page: www.makarmatravel.com
Friday, August 26, 2005
Why you should have a Passport
There's been a lot of discussion recently on the impending need for U.S. Passports for American citizens traveling to Canada, Mexico and many parts of the Caribbean. Although the deadline has been extended (Passports were going to be required for travel to many Caribbean islands as of the end of this year), we still recommend applying for a U.S. Passport at the earliest opportunity.
As you're probably already aware, U.S. Passports have been required for travel to many parts of the world for some time. On the other hand, entry from the United States to some of its neighboring countries was traditionally accomplished with only a photo ID and, in some instances, proof of citizenship. Even with the delay in instituting the requirement, the day will probably come when a Passport is required for any foreign travel.
The U.S. Passport application process is straightforward. You'll need two Passport photos, proof of U. S. citizenship, government-issued photo identification, and the $97 payment. You can submit your application at approximately 7000 locations, including many post offices, courts and government offices.
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As you're probably already aware, U.S. Passports have been required for travel to many parts of the world for some time. On the other hand, entry from the United States to some of its neighboring countries was traditionally accomplished with only a photo ID and, in some instances, proof of citizenship. Even with the delay in instituting the requirement, the day will probably come when a Passport is required for any foreign travel.
The U.S. Passport application process is straightforward. You'll need two Passport photos, proof of U. S. citizenship, government-issued photo identification, and the $97 payment. You can submit your application at approximately 7000 locations, including many post offices, courts and government offices.
Return to Makarma Travel Home Page: www.makarmatravel.com
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Have we got a deal for you......
Although the summer travel season is in full swing, there are still values available for cost-conscious travelers who are able to get away at the last-minute.
We (Mr. Makarma) always recommend booking any trip far in advance. Not only will you find the best selection, you'll also typically get the best prices. Travel suppliers, to encourage early bookings, in most cases guarantee that you'll receive a credit if a price is later reduced. Having said that, suppliers need to fill planes, trains and automobiles (along with ships and resorts), and last-minute bargains can be found. The key to success here, however, is flexibility.
Searching for an Alaska cruise in July? Fares for a week-long trip are currently running about $1200-1300 per person, double occupancy. We can, however, get you on a terrific ship from one of the best-known cruise lines from only $499 per person, double occupancy, on each of the next two weekends. That's an amazing price for an incredible trip of a lifetime.
Return to Makarma Travel Home Page: www.makarmatravel.com
We (Mr. Makarma) always recommend booking any trip far in advance. Not only will you find the best selection, you'll also typically get the best prices. Travel suppliers, to encourage early bookings, in most cases guarantee that you'll receive a credit if a price is later reduced. Having said that, suppliers need to fill planes, trains and automobiles (along with ships and resorts), and last-minute bargains can be found. The key to success here, however, is flexibility.
Searching for an Alaska cruise in July? Fares for a week-long trip are currently running about $1200-1300 per person, double occupancy. We can, however, get you on a terrific ship from one of the best-known cruise lines from only $499 per person, double occupancy, on each of the next two weekends. That's an amazing price for an incredible trip of a lifetime.
Return to Makarma Travel Home Page: www.makarmatravel.com
Sunday, April 10, 2005
Get Outta Town !
Admit it, you're emotionally drained from all the excitement surrounding the Royal Wedding. You woke up this morning, and the first thing you said was, "Honey, we need a vacation!" (Of course, if you're single, you may have said something like, "Whoa, I need to stop drinking so much. I need to get more sleep. I need coffee." But that's a story for another time. Let's keep reading, shall we?)
Since you haven't planned your summer vacation yet (admit it, you haven't), you then thought to yourself, "Let me check out the fancy Makarma Travel website for ideas. I'm SURE they can help."
Well, in the spirit of tough love, Mr. Makarma has yet another wonderful idea to hopefully help make your life easier......
The 2005 Makarma Travel "Get Me Outta Town" Survey !
"Survey", you say? Another survey!!!!" Well, in our relentless effort to be the galaxy's best travel-related services company, we'd like to ask you a few questions in order to get to know you better. This survey's going to ask questions which will, in turn, help us plan the type of vacation you really want. It'll be more than a "Where do you want to visit?" survey. It will instead ask you questions such as "What type of food do you like?" and "If you could learn any other language, which one would it be?"
You're getting interested in this survey thing, aren't you? Again, talking to yourself, you're probably saying, "I wonder how I can take this survey." Well, my friend, there are two ways. If you're already part of our mailing list, you should be receiving a survey package in the next couple weeks. If you're not on our mailing list (or not sure), please take a moment to become a Makarma Travel Preferred Customer by visiting http://www.makarmatravel.com/freeplnr.htm Signing up there will also get you a copy of the survey.
Return to Makarma Travel Home Page: www.makarmatravel.com
Since you haven't planned your summer vacation yet (admit it, you haven't), you then thought to yourself, "Let me check out the fancy Makarma Travel website for ideas. I'm SURE they can help."
Well, in the spirit of tough love, Mr. Makarma has yet another wonderful idea to hopefully help make your life easier......
The 2005 Makarma Travel "Get Me Outta Town" Survey !
"Survey", you say? Another survey!!!!" Well, in our relentless effort to be the galaxy's best travel-related services company, we'd like to ask you a few questions in order to get to know you better. This survey's going to ask questions which will, in turn, help us plan the type of vacation you really want. It'll be more than a "Where do you want to visit?" survey. It will instead ask you questions such as "What type of food do you like?" and "If you could learn any other language, which one would it be?"
You're getting interested in this survey thing, aren't you? Again, talking to yourself, you're probably saying, "I wonder how I can take this survey." Well, my friend, there are two ways. If you're already part of our mailing list, you should be receiving a survey package in the next couple weeks. If you're not on our mailing list (or not sure), please take a moment to become a Makarma Travel Preferred Customer by visiting http://www.makarmatravel.com/freeplnr.htm Signing up there will also get you a copy of the survey.
Return to Makarma Travel Home Page: www.makarmatravel.com
Tuesday, March 22, 2005
Europe Travel Made Easy
We're predicting a very busy summer travel season to Europe this year. Although planning such a trip may seem intimidating, it can actually be quite easy.
Many travelers to Europe prefer the hosted tour, a scenario where a tour operator sells a specific tour designed around a pre-set number of cities in a pre-set number of days. Most of these tours are via coach, and are "hosted" by a tour guide.
Others prefer to visit Europe on an independent basis. They prefer to decide where and when they want to visit, how long to stay at each destination, etc. There are companies that also specialize in this form of travel.
A third option is a cruise which visits various ports in a region, along with many of their neighboring cities.
We think each of the options above has its benefits, and invite you to contact us for further assistance when planning a vacation you will long remember.
Return to Makarma Travel Home Page: www.makarmatravel.com
Many travelers to Europe prefer the hosted tour, a scenario where a tour operator sells a specific tour designed around a pre-set number of cities in a pre-set number of days. Most of these tours are via coach, and are "hosted" by a tour guide.
Others prefer to visit Europe on an independent basis. They prefer to decide where and when they want to visit, how long to stay at each destination, etc. There are companies that also specialize in this form of travel.
A third option is a cruise which visits various ports in a region, along with many of their neighboring cities.
We think each of the options above has its benefits, and invite you to contact us for further assistance when planning a vacation you will long remember.
Return to Makarma Travel Home Page: www.makarmatravel.com
Sunday, January 09, 2005
Year of the Makarma
Hello. Happy New Year. Long time no talk.
We haven't checked in for awhile, but we promise to do better in the future. A couple random notes, and we'll get back to work:
New Content - You may have noticed a portion of our site has been updated to provide more detailed and more dynamic content. Many of the Carnival Cruise Lines-related pages now allow you to view pricing by sail date. Once you've selected a sailing, you have a choice of phoning us to book, e-mailing us an inquiry or booking directly online. You'll see more of this content in the future, as we continue to partner up with the best companies in the industry.
New Advertising Campaign - The title of our discussion today should provide a hint of things to come in 2005. That's because Makarma Travel will be launching its first inter-global promotional program mid-year. (Inter-global? Well, we are on the internet, aren't we?) Anyway, please stay tuned.
Return to Makarma Travel Home Page: www.makarmatravel.com
We haven't checked in for awhile, but we promise to do better in the future. A couple random notes, and we'll get back to work:
New Content - You may have noticed a portion of our site has been updated to provide more detailed and more dynamic content. Many of the Carnival Cruise Lines-related pages now allow you to view pricing by sail date. Once you've selected a sailing, you have a choice of phoning us to book, e-mailing us an inquiry or booking directly online. You'll see more of this content in the future, as we continue to partner up with the best companies in the industry.
New Advertising Campaign - The title of our discussion today should provide a hint of things to come in 2005. That's because Makarma Travel will be launching its first inter-global promotional program mid-year. (Inter-global? Well, we are on the internet, aren't we?) Anyway, please stay tuned.
Return to Makarma Travel Home Page: www.makarmatravel.com
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