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Below you'll find Merchants and Products which speak to the topic of this site and which, in keeping with our mission as The Web's Concierge, have been carefully chosen and individually screened for your shopping ease and pleasure. They are not paid ads, but rather companies with whom we have selectively chosen to partner. We do earn a referral fee if you find something you like or need and purchase it. We have striven to bring you the "best in breed" companies ... those that: we like, our friends like, have great sites and service, have good online reviews, positive consumer reports, and are family friendly. Keep us posted with regards to your own personal experiences with them.
You may be surprised at companies that have not been included. The "noisiest" in the marketplace are not always the best. We have chosen 1) newer innovative companies that are performing well and garnering respect in their respective niches as well as 2) "Main Street" companies that have been reliably getting the job done for decades ... in some cases centuries. Our oldest partner, thus far, has been in business since 1819! That's staying power.
Rest assured, if we've included a certain vendor in a site's line-up, there's a very specific reason for it. You may have to hunt and poke a bit, but it'll be well worth the effort. Enjoy the adventure!
Merchants
The Leader of the Pack
Global Traveler: Offering useful and enlightening information and tips for frequent high-end and business travelers, as well as featuring "leisure" opportunities for these globe trotting executives. (Subscribers will also receive and enjoy three additional books: a luxury guide, a city guide, and a "class act" guide.)
Customer Favorites:
AccorHotels: The World's Leading Hotelier by virtue of number of rooms worldwide. Check it out ... especially if you're traveling to Europe, Asia, or Australia/New Zealand. Hotels in over 90 Countries.
Booking.com: Always a good place to check if you're looking for a place to stay ... whether you're looking for a campsite or a 5-star hotel (and everything in between) ... The overall favorite travel site for 2019 ... especially when it comes to airfares!
Budget Rent a Car: Offering an affordable and reliable rental car solution for value minded travelers.
Expedia: One of the leading "online travel agencies" providing independent travel booking for flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and vacation packages ... a 2019 best in show for car rentals.
Hertz: One of the granddaddy's of car rentals and still a favorite, Hertz operates in over 150 countries across 6 continents.
Hotels.com: Offering more than 140,000 properties in 60 countries - from hotels and B&B's to condos and all-inclusive resorts ... they also specialize in providing travelers with accommodations during sold-out periods. We absolutely love these guys.
Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG): The largest, by room count hotel company in the world ... 687,000 as of February, 2014. The company's brands included: Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza, Hotel Indigo, InterContinental, Staybridge Suites, Even, and Candlewood Suites. This is their official site. (BTW: Kids stay and eat for free at the Holiday Inn.)
Marriott International: A leader in the hospitality industry worldwide, they've got many hotel brands that you know and love and maybe even some you don't know about or know were theirs ... everything from the Courtyard by Marriott, Fairfield Inn, and Residence Inn to the Ritz Carleton, Marriott Marquis, and Bulgari hotels. The company just opened its 4,000 hotel, the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC. They have a great company-wide Rewards Program as well. And if you loved your pillow ... you can buy one and take it home. Great properties and hotel experiences ... not, however, our favorite site to navigate.
National Geographic Traveler: Nat Geo's spinoff publication that tells you all about the amazing travel destinations National Geographic Society reporters and photographers have visited, while giving you the advice and tips you need to get there. You'll find recommendations for hotels and other lodgings, detailed maps, feature articles about vacation destinations in the US and abroad, and other helpful travel advice.
One Travel: Offering air, hotel, car, cruise, and travel package deal booking ... considered one of "the top 10" best online travel sites (ranking pretty high on that list ... ahead of others you might hear more about) ... they do have an easy to use site which has lots of info on it which you should read (esp the FAQs) ... also providing good customer support.
Preferred Hotel Group: Offering access to a collection of luxury hotels and resorts ... over 800 properties in 70 countries worldwide ... since 1968. You'll find unique travel opportunities ranging from luxurious game preserves to 5 star city-center hotels to tree-house style jungle retreats. The properties are all independently owned. Several of them have been included in the Forbes Travel Guide of 4-star and 5-star lists.
Priceline: The travel "price comparison and let's make a deal site" ... you'll find travel discounts on hotels, airline tickets, car rentals, vacation packages, cruises. and more ... offering regular promotional discounts.
Rail Europe World: Train Tickets and Rail Passes for Traveling Europe by Rail.
TAGS: A curated collection of designer fashions for women geared to the travel lifestyle ... right down to having the perfect pair of jeans in which to travel the world in comfort and style. The motto: Travel Apparel, Getaway Style.
TripAdvisor: The company that built its reputation on travelers' reviews is now in the independent travel comparison and booking business via its own travel aggregator platform.
Wego Travel: A leading travel search site for Asia, the Pacific Rim, and the Middle East.
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Afar: A different kind of travel magazine for those who travel the world seeking to connect with its people, experience their cultures, and understand their perspectives.
Air France: Offering non-stop flights to Paris from US and CA gateways as well as a super-connected global flight network via the airline's Paris hub.
Amazon: One of the planet's most mind-boggling arrays of goods. First came the books. Now they've added every other product on the planet. The ultimate in selection and convenience across multiple categories.
Art.com: If you love Art ... any kind of art, any subject ... you're gonna love this site. It's a feast for the senses. You can browse by subject, genre, artist, room to be decorated, and even color palate. Once you've found the image you've been looking for and/or can't live without, then you have multiple product types to choose from ... there's even a great selection of wall tapestries. You'll have fun here ... no matter your special interests or current decorating mission. Their tag line says it all: "Find Your Art, Love Your Space."
Best Buy: A FAVORITE consumer electronics purveyor ... they've got just about every electronic and digital gadget imaginable ... and MUCH, MUCH MORE (It's more like "what don't they have" ... and you can even order online and pick up your purchases at the store - for free! They also have in-store repair services ... think "Geeks" ... and more. They've even got a "spare parts" store ... check that out at Spare Parts unltd.com. This company has figured out how to do a "whole lot right".
Briggs & Riley: Offering a full line of luggage, laptop bags, travel duffels, laptop backpacks & messenger bags as well as a lifetime guarantee ... a wonderful selection for the business traveler.
Britain Magazine: The official publication of the British Tourist Authority ... serving as an indispensable reference when planning a trip to the United Kingdom, as well as providing spectacular sneak peeks at some of Britain's most beautiful places to visit.
CarRentals.com: Provides a one-stop shop for rental cars from all the favorite car rental companies.
CheapFlights.com: You'll find cheap flights and airfare to every destination in the world.
Comfi: A Seller - Still one of the Favorites - of Pre-Paid Long Distance Phone Cards and Domestic Phone Minutes. Low rates on International and Domestic Calling.
Conde Nast Traveler - Digital: A magazine for those who embrace a globe trotting lifestyle and who can afford to go anywhere they want on a first class ticket, but who also want to avoid the tourist scene. To that end, readers of that ilk will find top vacation destination reviews, hotels, shopping and dining spots, and transportation tips.
Condor: A German airline that offers a broad range of worldwide flight connections at very attractive rates ... branching out into luxurious business travel ... an arm of the Thomas Cook Travel Group.
Contiki: One very special niche ... a tour operator for the 18-35 year olds that want to see the world and experience different cultures, but who want to travel safely (especially if traveling solo) and make sure they "see the sights". Average age is about 25. Make new friends, travel, and do a bit of partying while you're at it.
Cruise Travel: An industry-leading magazine for anyone interested in taking cruises or chartering a yacht or boat. Every aspect of cruising is covered, from planning and choosing the best cruise options, dress codes, shore excursions, and shopping, to help for those using wheelchairs or with special needs. Subscribers will also receive the Annual Cruise Directory - the definitive "must-have" guide for vacationers and agencies alike.
CruiseDirect: One of the "top 10" online cruise booking sites ... you'll find cruise deals and discount packages, cruise vacation packages, and international cruise destinations. Associated with all major cruise lines ... offers multiple ports of origin ... over 10,000 cruises available.
eHotels: Hotels worldwide (1 to 5 star) at discounted rates.
Emirates: This highly-rated airline has seen explosive growth and flies just about anywhere you want to go worldwide and serves gourmet meals while they're doing it ... 150 destinations worldwide. Based out of the United Arab Emirates.
Etihad Airways: The flag carrier airline of the United Arab Emirates ... established by royal decree in July 2003 and based in Abu Dhabi ... considered one of the world's top tier airlines.
GroundLink: If you're looking for ground transportation of any type ... a good place to check ... they provide solutions to a broad range of ground travel services, including limousines, taxis, vans, shuttles, buses, car rentals, and ride sharing ... under one e-commerce platform with instant pricing and availability. A comprehensive ground transportation one-stop shop! Across the U.S. and 110 countries.
Hawaiian Airlines: Hawaii's biggest and longest-serving airline ... offering complimentary meals during meal time in coach class (a rare thing these days). They also are currently in the #1 spot in"'on-time" ratings!
HomeAway: A leading vacation property rental marketplace that connects homeowners and property managers with travelers who desire to rent homes when they travel, rather than stay in hotels.
HotelPlanner: A hotel deals booking service specializing in negotiated group hotel rates, extended stays, and corporate meeting planning for reservations at hotels. Great for weddings, reunions, team travel, religious, business, and special-interest conferences, escorted tour groups, etc. They do it well.
Hotels.com APAC: The "Asia Pacific" version of Hotels.com. If you're looking for a hotel in Australia, New Zealand, India, Singapore, the Philippines, and other Asian destinations ... this is the only site you really need!!
InterNations: An online community for Expats living all around the globe.
Intrepid Travel: A small group tour company with an ethos and modus operandi that might not work for all, but certainly does for some. Intrepid specializes in "soft" adventure" travel (which might be a relative term for some folks) and small groups (as few as four and usually not more than 12). It is no frills ... local food, local transport, and modest accommodations ... grassroots travel I guess one would call it. Just without all the pre-planning hassles. They've been doing it since 1989 and have 800 different tour variations. Some folks love 'em (including some of the National Geo folks), some not so much. You just need to know what you're looking for out of your travel experience.
Lufthansa: One of the world's leading airlines ... serving more than 410 destinations in over 100 countries and more than 70 million passengers every year.
LuggageGuy: Discount Designer Luggage ... all types, shapes, and sizes ... and acceesories.
Pierre & Vacances: Specializing in European holidays (especially in France and Spain ... either the beach or mountains), ski vacations, long term apartments, and vacation property development and sales. Headquartered in France. BTW: Pets are welcome at their residences.
Magellan's: A leading purveyor of luggage and travel supplies ... even clothing. All geared to a comfortable and easy traveling experience.
PriorityPass: Providing frequent travelers with airport lounge access, irrespective of class of travel, airline flown, or existing membership in an airline loyalty program.
Qatar Airways: Qatar's state-owned airline ... a real up and comer ... flying to over 200 leisure and business destinations worldwide.
Radisson: A hotel and hospitality brand that is definitely making its presence known worldwide ... especially in the business and group travel and conference niche.
Russian Life: The magazine devoted to (for almost half a century) Russian life, culture, history, travel, etc. - yesterday and today.
SkyTours: A leading travel portal that compares over 600 scheduled airlines and more than 100 low-cost, no-frills airlines worldwide ... Book your own one-way, round-trip, open-jaw, and even multi-stop flights. Headquartered in Freiburg, Germany.
SmartFares: An online travel reservations service specializing in cheap flights and discounted airline tickets to top travel destinations within the United States and around the World. Great fares for seniors.
SuperShuttle: Paris, France's most recognized and utilized shuttle service - shared and private ... between Paris airports and to Disneyland, Paris.
Swiss International Airlines: Switzerland's current flag carrier airline ... it grew out of the former Swissair to become Switzerland's largest airline. Flying to over 80 worldwide destinations.
Target.com: This favorite shopping destination has become one of the Web's 5 top favorite places to shop ... the company has worked its way into the Fortune 50. They've really covered all the bases when it comes to customers' "wants and likes".
Thistle Hotels: Offering Hotel Accommodations at 33 UK Locations ... all strategically and centrally located - as well as 2 Malaysian locations. (A Member of the Guoman Luxury Hotel Group.)
Travel 50 & Beyond: The only travel magazine written and designed specifically for people who are 50 and older. Serving a more thoughtful travel audience which demands quality, value, and an enriching travel experience.
The Wyndham Hotel Group: The Group's official site. Definitely one of the world's largest (over 7,000 properties and 600,00 rooms worldwide) and most diverse (by way of property type) hotel companies ... many of the Group's hotel brands are familiar names ... Day's Inn, Howard Johnson, Knight's Inn, Microtel, TraveLodge, Wingate, Super 8, Ramada, and more. There's also a division of timeshare resorts.
