2011年10月31日 星期一

USA/UK Nursing Job Agencies

USA/UK Nursing Job Agencies

There are hundreds of employment agencies all over USA and the UK which can help you find a nursing job in the USA as well as assist you with other travel, residence and other needs that you may have. These Nursing Job Agencies agencies have not only assisted thousands of nurses from across the globe relocate to the USA but also to find nursing jobs with the least problems or delay. Many of these agencies provide direct placements with hospitals and other health care employers while others specialize in part-time nursing jobs or "travelling nurse" agency.

Other services offered by these agencies include induction andmentoring programmes, support for exams and tests required for licensing, For immigrants to the USA, some of these Nursing Job Agencies agencies can also processing Visa applications on your behalf, arrange and fund your travel, arrange accommodation and provide orientation programme to US healthcaresystems.

When you submit an application with any of them, the agency usually carries out an initial screening of all candidates applying and those who qualify will be interviewed either in person, telephone or video link.After a successful interview, the Nursing Job agency further assists you to regularize other travel, residence and certification requirements.

In order to work as a qualified nurse in the USA, you must have a license to practise there as a nurse and a visa that permits you to work. Salaries and conditions in the USA vary from state to state and in general there are no national agreements. The cost of living in different states varies too and this should be considered carefully, especially regarding accommodation and transport. A car may be essential in certain areas as many hospitals tend to be on the outer fringes of cities. Health insurance is normally included in the employment package, but check carefully if this is the case and the type of cover offered. Your holiday entitlement in the USA can vary, and is usually quite limited, somewhere between two to four weeks a year.

If you are non-resident, for you to get employment as a nurse in the USA, you need two main requirements which include sitting for the CGFNS (Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools) exam as well as the NCLEX-RN examination in your chosen state of the USA. The NCLEX-RN exam is the most important qualification to get for you to work in the USA without which you cannot practise as a nurse in the US. To take this examination, you must have travel to the US state where you wish to work to take the exam after which you leave the country to wait for your results. If you are successful, your prospective employer may then apply for a visa to enable you to return to the USA to work.Note that only a US employer can apply for an employment visa on your behalf.

An easy way to obtain these qualifications is by joining a Nursing Job recruitment agency which sponsors nurses to fly to the USA to sit for exams. There is only one category of first-level of nurses in the USA which is the Registered Nurse (RN) an equivalent of the RGN qualification in the UK and only a RGN is eligible to apply for nurse registration in the USA. Each state in the USA has its own board of nursing, as well as its own regulations for foreign-trained nurses which vary from one state to another. Most states require that beginners pass the CGFNS exam before they can apply for the NCLEX-RN examination.

The CGFNS Certification Program is meant only for first-level general nurses who qualified outside USA and wish to sit for the NCLEX-RN, and obtain license as registered nurses within the United States. The examination is held three times a year in London with all applications processed at CGFNS headquarters in the USA. The program consists of a Credentials Review, a one-day qualifying examination on nursing, and an English language proficiency exam. At the successful completion of the three stages, the applicant is issued a CGFNS Certificate.

You may be required to provide evidence of having studied both theory and clinical education in some aspects of health care including medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and psychiatry before you can sit for the exam. It is advisable to check for the status of your application and further advice and information with the CGFNS headquarters or the board of nursing in the state where you intend to practice. You can visit the CGFNS website @ www.cgfns.org

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2011年10月30日 星期日

What is a Sample CV?

A sample CV is an example of a CV that you can use as a guide to model your own CV on. Various samples can be found online for an array of different industries as well as showing you examples of the different types of CV's. It is important to look at samples in order to make sure that you are submitting a CV of a high standard. Just a little research before you plunge into writing your CV, can be the difference between getting an interview and more importantly the job. Common mistakes that can be avoided in looking at sample CV's include poor grammar and punctuation, using coloured or informal fonts, a lack of structure and not highlighting your key skills and attributes appropriately.

Below is an example of a CV that you may use as a guideline. The sample CV for Leah Jane Franks' highlights her sporting abilities so we can assume this is the industry she is targeting. However, it also demonstrates aspects of her personality, as she has included her love for working with children and charitable volunteer work. Employers do want to see personality in a CV, and not just dates and facts so it's important to let the type of person you are shine through naturally and subtly but without waffling. The key is to make your CV relevant.

We can also see from the sample CV below that the separate bits of the CV have been given a title in bold and underlined. This simple structure allows employers to scan the CV and access specific information. For example, if a certain grade is required for the job then the employer can look straight to the Academic Qualifications' section to check this first before then reading the entire CV.

Leah Jane Franks
Address:
Flat 12, Juniper Gardens,
Congreve Road,
London,
SE5 9HQ
Mobile Telephone: 07774466661
Email: leahjanefranks85@hotmail.co.uk
Date of Birth: 2nd June 1985
Nationality: British

Key Attributes:

Academic background. Strong work ethic. Keen sportswoman Social/team worker: I enjoy working within team environments, modelling myself upon and learning from others.

Academic Qualifications
Degree: (2005) 2.1 in Sports Science Bsc at Portsmouth University

A-Level (2003): English (C), PE (A), Biology (B).
AS-Level (2002): Psychology (C)
GCSE (2001): Geography (C), RS (B), Science double award (BB), Maths (B), English Literature (A), English Language (B), PE (A*)

*The above grades were achieved at Richmond High.

Additional Achievements/Responsibilities/Roles

Qualified ski instructor Captain of the Lacrosse and Netball teams at Richmond High School Volunteer work in Africa, teaching disadvantaged children an array of sports I completed the London marathon in 2008

Work Experience African Sports Travel (07/07 07/09)

I have worked for African Sports Travel for the last two years. My time has been split between working in the London office and physically working with children in South Africa as a volunteer.

Meeting with gap year students to organise sports based travel packages General admin work, (booking flights, hotels etc) Attending gap year fares to promote the company's work Overseeing volunteer groups in Africa to train with disadvantaged children. (Sports include lacrosse, football and netball)

Ski Instructor (10/05-04/06)

After my degree I worked as a ski instructor in Courcheval, France teaching intermediate groups of 10 at a time.

Jackson and sons 05/06-06/07

I worked at Jackson and sons sports shop as a shop assistant advising customers on the appropriate sports accessories for them. I often stayed after hours to complete admin work and customer research. I was also given the responsibility of sourcing new sports equipment that came on the market.

Personal Interests

I am an extremely active person who loves to be challenged and tested. My sporting abilities have encouraged me to help those less advantaged than I have been and I have therefore spent my recent time working abroad for sports based charities. I am a sociable person and particularly natural at working with children as I am patient and authorative.

References Name: David Jones
Organization (Role): Director of African Sports Travel
Contact: david.jones@africansportstravel.com

Name: Jane Briggs
Organization (Role): Head of PE at Richmond High
Contact: 01777 484222


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2011年10月29日 星期六

Top 5 iPhone 4S Accessories

Apple's next generation smartphone has finally hit the market after months of delays. The iPhone 4S comes with the same design as the iPhone 4, upgraded A5 processor, double the ram, 8.0 megapixel camera, and even Siri voice controls. If you're one of the lucky ones and purchased an iPhone 4S, then the only thing left to do is accessorize it of course. Here are the Top 5iPhone 4S accessories we recommend.

Amzer Luxe Argyle TPU Case
Get the high gloss look of a hard case and the flexibility and shock absorption of a silicone. The Amzer Luxe Argyle TPU will prevent your iPhone 4S from getting damaged and also add style to your favorite Apple device.

Kensington Travel Battery Pack
Keep your iPhone 4S from running out of power with the Kensington Travel Battery Pack. It comes with enough power to give you an additional 7 hours of video and 5 hours of talk time and has fold out tips to charge and recharge.

Amzer Screen Protector
Anyone who's owned a touchscreen knows how important it is to take care of it. Dings and scratches not only inhibit the performance of your display, but can also be annoying as well. Protect it with the Amzer Screen Protector and you can make sure it never gets damaged.

Motorola S10 Bluetooth Headset
Listen to music and take calls with the Motorola S10 Bluetooth Headset. Not only does it have a flexible lightweight design, but its high-quality noise-reduction will make sure you get heard loud and clear.

iLuv Stereo Speaker Dock
Wake up on-time with your iPhone 4S charged and ready with the iLuv Stereo Speaker Dock. You can download a free iLuv alarm clock app and also view your device in both a horizontal and vertical viewing angle.

Features

Earlier today, Apple finally took the wraps off their new iPhone. The company may have disappointed some viewers who were expecting an iPhone 5, but they didn't leave us iPhone fanatics completely empty handed. Although theiPhone 4S may have the same exterior as the iPhone 4, it is definitely flaunting some upgrades on the inside.

Faster A5 processor: The iPhone 4S will feature an A5 dual-core processor, which is an upgrade from the iPhone 4s A4 single-core processor. This will make the iPhone 4S seven times faster than its predecessor.

8 megapixel camera: One of the biggest upgrades is the move from iPhone 4s 5 megapixel camera to the 4S's 8 megapixel camera. This upgraded camera is also capable of shooting 1080p video with image stabilization.

Siri: The feature that really makes the iPhone 4S stand out is Siri, the state of the art voice control system by Apple. With this, you can basically control everything on your phone by using only your voice. Simply press the botton and ask Siri where certain restaurants are, put dates in your calender, set reminders for to-do's, the possibilities are endless.

Better antenna: After complaints about the iPhone 4s poor antenna performance, Apple has upgraded the antenna on their iPhone 4S. The new device will come loaded with a dual antenna system that switches back and forth between them to send and recieve functions.


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2011年10月28日 星期五

Choosing a Rewards Credit Card in the UK

Rewards credit cards are the fastest growing segment of the credit card industry. Since everyone uses credit cards, it's only natural to want the benefits of a rewards program from your everyday purchases. Rewards programs come in a variety of flavors; cash back rewards, shopping rewards, travel rewards, auto rewards, entertainment rewards are just a few of the rewards categories more prominent in the rewards program industry. Many of the major credit card companies in the UK offer rewards programs. Egg, Virgin, Sony, Barclaycard, American Express, Tesco, Sainsbury are just a few that offer reward programs that reward you for your everyday purchases.

Shopping Rewards - Many retailers offer discounts when you use selected credit cards to make your purchase. Rewards include instant cash back, discounted pricing, and additional merchandise savings. Shopping benefits including discounts are retailers like Sainsbury, Tesco, Marks & Spencer, lastminute.com, Virgin, iTunes, amazon.co.uk, Homebase, Molton Brown to name a few.

Travel Rewards - Credit cards that offer travel rewards programs are reasonably flexible and might provide airline miles, points that are redeemed for hotel accommodation, or both. You earn reward points or airline miles whenever the credit card is used for everyday purchases. Credit cards used for travel related spending such as purchasing airline tickets or hotel reservations, a greater number of reward points are usually awarded. Reward points can be redeemed for airline tickets, hotel accommodations, car rental, or special priority treatment or upgrades while traveling. To find out more about Travel Rewards Credit Cards

Air Miles Rewards - There are many credit cards that offer air miles points. These include bmi, Virgin Atlantic, and British Airways. You earn air miles with your everyday purchases. Most offer 'sign up' bonus air miles, and some offer companion tickets. The standard is 1 air mile reward point for every 1 spent. Yet there are cards that do offer more air miles per 1 spent, but you usually pay a higher annual fee. To find out more about Air Miles Rewards Credit Cards

Hotel Rewards - Use your hotel rewards credit cards to earn discounts on hotel reservations and stays, vacation packages, car rentals, cruises, flights and other travel-related purchases. If you have a favorite hotel chain that you prefer to stay at when you travel, you can earn additional points toward free nights with your everyday purchases. Some cards let you earn points towards stays at specific hotel chains, such as Sheraton and Westin. Other cards let you redeem points for airline travel, hotel reservations, or vacation packages.

Choosing a rewards credit card that fits your desires is what we are all about. We provide the tools and information necessary to make an informed decision on not only the rewards credit card that best fits your goals, but also the credit card that fits your credit history. The first step in choosing a rewards credit card is to determine which rewards you want. Rewards credit cards in the UK are broken into four main categories, Shopping rewards, Travel rewards, Air Miles rewards, and Hotel accommodations rewards cards.


The advantages of rewards credit cards are obvious, cash back, shopping rewards, travel rewards all from using your credit card for everyday purchases. The more you spend, the more reward points you accumulate, and the more 'free' stuff you get. But lurking in the background is some ugly facts that must be evaluated before you make the plunge into the world of reward credit cards. First of all, most rewards credit cards come with an annual fee. This fee can be substantial, and over the course of a few years can eat into the benefits that you might achieve with a rewards credit card. Secondly, not all rewards are equal. Air miles points earned on the British Airways American Express card may be worth more in terms of real savings than the shopping benefits of the Egg card. You need to be aware of the value of points, and how they are earned. And finally, rewards credit cards usually have a higher annual interest rate (APR). If you plan on carrying a balance on the card, you need to be keenly aware of the interest rate(s), and how much this increased rate is going to cost you on a yearly bases. This can easily offset the advantage you can get with the rewards point you earn. Bottom line, you need to be aware of all the costs associated with rewards credit cards. These costs can very early offset the advantages of rewards you earn. If you take the time to understand all the costs associated with a rewards card, y ou can make an informed decisions and benefit from your spending

The UK-Credit-Card-Centre unleaches the world of Rewards Credit Cards.












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2011年10月27日 星期四

Holidays In Alaska- Alaska Cruises!

Alaska's dramatic landscape is best seen from the comfort of the many different Alaska cruises. With innumerable icebergs, glacier carvings and snow capped mountains, Alaska will mesmerize you with its beauty. Often called The Last Frontier of America, Alaska is a land where the spirit of the legendary Gold Rush still looms in the air. There is a faint air of the wild west in the vast empty spaces and breathtaking vistas of this beautiful land. An Alaska cruise holiday is just what you need to relax and let yourself get lost in a world less travelled and largely still unexplored.

There is a wide range of choices when it comes to choosing your Alaska cruise. You can choose to board at different ports, choose different types of rooms and suites and choose your route and time spent in cruising. Most Alaska cruises depart from Washington, Seattle, or Vancouver. The longer Alaska cruises can leave from further south like Los Angeles, San Diego and California, stoppi ng at Vancouver, Seattle or Washington before heading towards Alaska. If you are a nature lover, an Alaska cruise holiday is just the thing for you. with awe inspiring mountains and glaciers that drape the valleys, Alaska provides the spectator with, some of the most stunning landscapes in the world. For the animal lover in you, there are also the eagles, whales and shoreline wildlife that leave with enough to do to watch and be enchanted by them. An Alaska cruise holiday will make sure you experience Alaska in all its glory.

Alaska cruises can be booked online and there are plenty of options and cruise lines you can choose from to make your Alaska cruise holiday perfect. An Alaska cruise holiday comes at several price points. If you book in the right season, there are many online deals and offers you can choose from to make the best of your Alaska cruise holiday. Choose the cruise that appeals to you and be all set for a memorable Alaska cruise holiday.


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2011年10月25日 星期二

Holiday Travel Insurance UK: Urgent for the Travelers

Holiday travel is important for the people, because they want to free them from the tedious engagement of daily life and because they want to relax for a while. They choose sea beaches or hill stations or some other places for this purpose. It is said that the lobe has become a great village. Hence, traveling has become easier than before.

Nevertheless, another feature of the present world is terrible. The travelers have never faced the dreaded terrorists even some years back. They have never seen the feuds and battles flaring up at any time and in any place. Accidents in the airways and railways have increased alarmingly in number. Parallel to this, global warming has changed the climatic condition of the globe. The recent snowfall in the entire Europe has forced to cancel the air flights. For all these reasons, the British travelers are worried. Hence, holiday travel insurance UK is important.

The people who look for holiday travel insurance UK s hould have proper knowledge about holiday travel insurance. They should visit the websites exclusively created for this purpose and go through details of the policies, their quotes and other terms and condition. Insurance companies issuing policies for holiday travel insurance UK offer different policies. They demand different premium amount and offer different benefits. The traveler should find the policies suited to their necessity and capacity.

Several types of coverage are offered by the insurance companies. A traveler may have to cancel a trip on account of illness, flight cancellation, sudden unfavorable weather condition, terrorist attack in a particular area. Coverage for any of these must be clear to the traveler.

Coverage for medication is another important thing. It should be studied if the companies offering holiday travel insurance UK provide coverage for hospitalization, for physician's/surgeon/s charges, for medicines and treatment et c. Coverage for accidents, substantial loss due to physical calamities and even for loss of baggage is also offered by many insurance companies.

People looking for holiday travel insurance UK should learn from the agents of the insurance companies if there is any special offer in the total package. They must also know how smoothly they will claim when they will dim it necessary.


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2011年10月24日 星期一

Holiday Travel Insurance: A Friend Indeed For One In A Tour

People have left marks of experiences about their preparation before any journey as their love for traveling and necessities for traveling are not at all new. This has shaped concept of holiday traveling insurance which has again been based on demand for precautions because traveling associates the concerned people with different fresh experiences on every occasion. This article is to remind a few things which one who purchases a holiday travel insurance policy should keep in mind.

On flight cancellation

Uncertainty is a reality and travelers may face flight cancellation, as if, to learn this reality. What more disgusting than a cancellation in flight during a journey can there be? Still it is not only disgusting as this may horribly squeeze one's purse if one is not equipped with holiday travel insurance.

On loss of money and even loss of passport

Travelers may lose their belongings on transits and they may lose money and also passport which they might have kept in the purse. This does not generally occur as airlines are very serious about the belongings of the passengers. Still holiday travel insurance assures stress-free journey for its policy holders and immediately provides alternative passport and emergency funding if such a thing occurs.

Loss of luggage

This is another instance of rare experience and hardly this does happen as airlines staff in every airport are very much particular to guard and dispose the luggage of the passengers. Airlines do not allow blemishing their good will. But travelers with holiday travel insurance in possession have no reason to worry if any luggage is lost in the transit.

Medical assistance

It is expected that people should enjoy holidaying in good health. Still who has the last words on the health of a person when he is in a journey? One may find it necessary to spend good amount of money if one becomes sick during th e tour. Holiday travel insurance can save the travelers in such undesirable situation.

On unused tickets

A few airline companies have certain provisions regarding unused tickets of the travelers. They arrange refunding against the unused tickets. This facility is not available from all other companies. This is why one must buy a holiday travel insurance policy with the strength of which a traveler can claim compensation towards unused ticket.


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Holiday Travel Insurance: A Friend Indeed For One In A Tour

People have left marks of experiences about their preparation before any journey as their love for traveling and necessities for traveling are not at all new. This has shaped concept of holiday traveling insurance which has again been based on demand for precautions because traveling associates the concerned people with different fresh experiences on every occasion. This article is to remind a few things which one who purchases a holiday travel insurance policy should keep in mind.

On flight cancellation

Uncertainty is a reality and travelers may face flight cancellation, as if, to learn this reality. What more disgusting than a cancellation in flight during a journey can there be? Still it is not only disgusting as this may horribly squeeze one's purse if one is not equipped with holiday travel insurance.

On loss of money and even loss of passport

Travelers may lose their belongings on transits and they may lose money and also passport which they might have kept in the purse. This does not generally occur as airlines are very serious about the belongings of the passengers. Still holiday travel insurance assures stress-free journey for its policy holders and immediately provides alternative passport and emergency funding if such a thing occurs.

Loss of luggage

This is another instance of rare experience and hardly this does happen as airlines staff in every airport are very much particular to guard and dispose the luggage of the passengers. Airlines do not allow blemishing their good will. But travelers with holiday travel insurance in possession have no reason to worry if any luggage is lost in the transit.

Medical assistance

It is expected that people should enjoy holidaying in good health. Still who has the last words on the health of a person when he is in a journey? One may find it necessary to spend good amount of money if one becomes sick during th e tour. Holiday travel insurance can save the travelers in such undesirable situation.

On unused tickets

A few airline companies have certain provisions regarding unused tickets of the travelers. They arrange refunding against the unused tickets. This facility is not available from all other companies. This is why one must buy a holiday travel insurance policy with the strength of which a traveler can claim compensation towards unused ticket.


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2011年10月23日 星期日

Holiday travel insurance: Make your holiday secure

People keep on doing their respective work continuously all through the year lacking any sort of vacation. But, at a certain time, they feel like taking a break from their daily routine for a short interval of time and spend that time in a completely relaxed way with their family, their loved ones. Any unexpected tragedy or problem during a holiday can spoil one's whole jolly mood. Holiday travel insurance makes your holiday safe and secure. It offers many travel insurance options to its clients. Its various features are like single trip insurance, annual insurance, accidental cover, medical costs, baggage loss, theft cover and cancellation cover. Purchasing such insurances could save you from a lot of money related troubles.

Trip Cancellation is the most common type of travel insurance. In case your trip gets canceled due to any problem, your tickets are refunded. Delay type of Holiday travel insurance covers your loss if your baggage is lost or loss due to a ny kind of damage to your stuff during your trip. Travel Document Loss insurance covers your loss if you loose your passport in a foreign country. Medical Emergency Transportation insurance recovers charges if in case on your trip, a medical emergency occurs like transport to the hospital. Accident/Sickness Medical Expenses insurance covers all medical bills if you get ill. But, travel expenses do not pay unnecessarily like they do not pay for such expenses where they think you could have avoided it in some way by being more careful. The insurance policy comes with standard cover benefits and special terms and conditions are written which tell you what won't be covered. While you are on your holiday, you must be careful about your expensive belongings. Although you are responsible about your valuable possessions, holiday travel insurance policies limit the sum that they are ready to give for your expensive thing. Thus, all such insurances and conditions with respect to them help you relax and enjoy your holiday without any kind of useless tension.

Online process is the best way to search for and to obtain the loan. Good online searching can get you best loan deal ever. Internet shopping can facilitate borrower to compare various rates in the market and to sort out the best one. Also, you need not move out of your house and stand in line to avail the loan. Simply you need to fill up the online application form with some of your personal details and send it to the lender. You will get your money deposited into your bank account on the same day or the next business day.


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2011年10月22日 星期六

Luxury Vietnam Holidays - Real Concept Of Luxury Travel

Luxury collection of Vietnam holidays is created to give a true concept of luxury travel in Vietnam. Luxury travel to Vietnam often means staying in luxury hotels and resorts, having meals at finest restaurants which are widely offered by thousands of operator here. However, with Luxury Holiday Indochina, the concept of luxury travel is much more than this simply

So, what make luxury collections offered by Holiday Indochina different?

1. First of all, all packages brand-named with "LUXURY HOLIDAY INDOCHINA" (LUX-HI) will be transfered by luxurious world-brand vehicles (Mercedes, Camry, Lexus or BMW) which offer max flexibility, privacy & comfort in every kilometer touring. Taking the advantage of mother company - the second largest tourist transporter in Hanoi, Holiday Indochina is proud to be the first Online tour operator offered luxurious world-brand vehicles (Mercedes, Camry, Lexus or BMW) for touring transfer in Vietnam.

2. All packages brand-named with "LUXURY HOLIDAY INDOCHINA" (LUX-HI) will be accommodated at best world-brand hotels/resorts at all destinations

3. Next, for all long distance required traveling by air, all passengers touring in LUX-HI packages will be flied with business-class air tickets regardless of within Vietnam or through out Indochina countries.

4. All programs will be escorted and guided by experienced and professional tour guides

5. The next point classifies us from others is the itinerary - which is looked after carefully in every detail to perfectly respond to all special and individual needs. Once you travel under LUX-HI packages, all city tours will be kept on going until you find enough due to your desire and comfort

6. All LUX - HI tours will be supplied unlimited water and wet tissue from the time you landing on Vietnam till the time saying good bye to our country plus with 01 drink (non-alc ohol) at all meals at finest restaurants

7. With LUX-HI package, we operate small group tours with 10 persons max per group only, which ensure we can put our carefulness into most tiny individual needs. All group sizes from 5 persons up, the porter service is automatically applied

8. All clients travel on tour under brand name LUX-HI will be insurance up to 30.000USD/case in case of accidental events which are paid under Insurance company policy

Keeping all above thoughts in mind, Holiday Indochina deeply believe to bring to our valuable clients the most comfortable trips to Vietnam. We are confident enough to set a wider and deeper concept of real luxury travel to Vietnam

Luxury Holiday Indochina's Team


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2011年10月21日 星期五

Holiday travel insurance: - Be insured while going to a striking place

Are you fed up with your office work? Are you bending down under the stress of work? Do you want to take rest from this busy schedule? Everyone wants to forget the worries and tensions of everyday life for some time. To overcome from this problem, the idea of going for a long holiday trip is the best option. When you all, listen about holidays then automatically smile come on the face. Holidays are the synonym of relaxation, refreshment and enjoyment. Today, spending holidays in a foreign country with friends and relatives has become the luxury. Those people, who do not have enough money to spend on holidays, can fulfill their dream with holiday loans. While traveling, a person must opt for some holiday travel insurance to make his journey safe.

While traveling, holiday travel insurance provides many facilities like delay or cancellation of flight, baggage loss, medical facilities for illness, accident, urgency of ambulance, death etc. Sometimes, due to illne ss or sickness of any family member, you have to cancel your trip. Most of the tickets are non-refundable. In this case, insurance policies repay all your travel expenses.

Most of the time, you have to face the problems related with flight like the deletion or cancellation of the flight when you reached to the airport. In this case, you need a hotel. Having travel delay protection, you can cover all the costs related with delay.

During journey, many people lost or misplaced their baggage. This insurance covers all the cost relating to the items like baggage, credit cards, passport, travel documents, valuable electronics, and so on.

Apart from this, your medical expenses are also listed in the holiday travel insurance policies. So, while traveling in a foreign country, if you face the medical emergencies then proper care or first aid is provided. During this time, travel insurance helps in overcoming from the huge medical bills.

Searching travel insurance policy on internet is the best option. In the market, many insurance companies are available. Before getting insurance policy, you can consider the various factors like rate of interest, repayment duration, reputation, etc. For better deal, you can compare the above written factors with other insurance companies. Like this, you will get the cheap travel insurance policy for yourself.



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2011年10月20日 星期四

Holiday Travel Insurance: Save and Secure Holidays

The travel and tourism industry is making a big hit worldwide. The industry is offering cheap vacation deals, theme sports and adventure holiday ideas to its users. Therefore, it can be said that it has managed to hold the attention of users for a long time now. But, silver lining in the cloud of worry happens to be less as it goes a long way in paving the smooth holiday experience.

Well, to make your holiday save and secure the holiday travel insurance is there for you. Nowadays, the awareness about this type of insurance is gaining more and more popularity among residents of the UK. As a matter of fact, insurance offers a wide range of travel insurance options to its applicants. The travel insurances offer features such as single trip insurance, annual insurance, accidental cover, medical costs, baggage loss, theft cover and cancellation cover.

Trip cancellation or postponement: Trip cancellation or postponement can be due to a various reasons such as sudden illness, bankruptcy of airliner, terrorist activities, natural calamities, unexpected surgery and many more.

Accidents: The holiday travel insurance covers expenses on accidents or natural calamities such as earthquakes, tsunami, storms, heavy rainfall etc. Moreover, some holiday insurance policies provide vehicle accident costs.

Medical costs: The expenses incurred for doctor visits, medicines, treatment or surgery is covered in the holiday travel insurance. As a matter of fact, it provides entire coverage for cost of medical expenses.

Baggage Loss: The costs incurred for loss of baggage or any other valuable is also covered by most holiday travel insurance policies. This type of insurance is very useful especially when you are shopping for antiques, valuables, jewelry or electronics.

Apart from this, one can enjoy other benefits such as 24 hours emergency assistance, group discounts, cheap rates for special families or VIPs, airport parking assistance, car hire as well as airport transfers. Importantly, this type of insurance is applicable for those UK residents who have attained age of 18 years or above.

There are various holiday travel insurance policies available on the internet or in the traditional financial market. And, it is usual fact that one can get easily confused with so many offers. It is mandatory that one must compare and contrast the features before availing the best insurance deal.


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2011年10月18日 星期二

Compensation for holiday troubles FAQs

Holiday Claims Lawyers are frequently contacted by holidaymakers who have complaints about their tour operators or airlines.

If the UK Government Changes Travel Advice

"My airline is still flying although The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has changed their travel advice to 'all but essential travel' to my holiday destination but I am concerned about traveling due to the situation in that country. If I cancel will I get a refund?"

You will need to carefully check your individual policy as your travel insurance may cover you in such circumstances but all policies are different . It is worth checking the airline's Conditions of Carriage, in case they offer provision in situations of this nature.

You could find it complicated to argue for a refund or a breach of contract if you choose not to fly, if you booked a flight independent of your accommodation, and your airline is ready and able to take you to your destination.

You may be able to argue that the change of circumstances amounts to a 'significant alteration' if you were booked on a package holiday. The tour operator should offer you a substitute holiday if accepted; offering a full refund or refunding any difference in price. In accordance with Regulation 13 of the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992.

Your tour operator could be liable for the consequences as the risk of damage or injury may not be unforeseeable or unavoidable, if they insist that you travel or face the contractual penalties of cancelling. They would also be liable for providing prompt assistance if you get into trouble.

If your tour operator is unhelpful you may be able to get help from your travel insurer, but you should check the policy terms before making any decision to cancel.

"Will I get a refund if the Foreign & Commonwealth Office has changed their travel advice, advising against 'all travel' to my holiday destination ?"

In accordance with Regulation 13 of the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992 holidaymakers booked on a package holiday will be entitled to a full refund, or a substitute holiday and a refund of any price difference. Under the ABTA Code of Conduct Tour operators who are members of ABTA, are obliged to do the same .

All flights leaving from a UK airport will be covered by Regulation (EC) 261/2004, which requires the passenger to be given a full refund of the flight ticket when a flight is cancelled, even if this is due to 'extraordinary circumstances' such as civil unrest within the destination country.

Special requested requirements

"I booked a holiday and specially requested a room on the ground floor for my elderly father. But when we arrived his room was on the second floor. How do I complain?"

You need to make it a condition of your holiday contract when you book if you have a specific requirement that is essential to your booking, such as a ground-floor room for an elderly relative.

Make sure the request is written on your booking form, not in the �special requests' section and made part of your contract. If this condition is not fulfilled then the contract has been breached, and you can pursue a claim against the holiday company.

Facilities that are not provided

"Can I get compensation if I booked a family holiday with a travel agent and the hotel was described as having two swimming pools and a children's play area. But when arrived at the hotel one of the pools and the play area were closed for refurbishment ?"

You have a responsibility to minimise the loss � this means, while you are on holiday, that you should raise the problem as soon as possible to give the company an opportunity to move you to more appropriate accommodation or put things right.

As soon as you return home write to the tour operator if you did this but your complaint was not resolved to your liking, explain the problem and ask for recompense. If you are disappointed with the offer then you can take your case to the small claims court.

You can claim compensation from the tour company for your loss of enjoyment or inconvenience if descriptions are not met. Then the holiday company that produced the brochure is in breach of the Package Travel Regulations. When you book a holiday you have a right to expect it to meet any description given in the brochure.

Responsibility for food on holiday

"Who is responsible the hotel or the holiday company if I suffered food poisoning from food I ate in our holiday resort/hotel ?"

You should seek legal advice � sometimes if a number of people become ill at a hotel/resort solicitors will bring a joint claim called a �class action' to get compensation.

If you become ill by eating contaminated food at a hotel rather than having to pursue a claim against the hotel you can sue the holiday company in this country. If you were on a package holiday the Package Travel Regulations cause the holiday company to be liable for any negligence of the hotel/resort.

Prices rising

"The holiday company contacted me a week before my holiday and said that prices had increased and I had to pay an extra 100 each before travelling although I had already paid 1,000 for my partner and myself to go on a package holiday to Spain. Are they allowed to do this?"

the tour operator can only increase the price of your holiday Once it has been confirmed, if the booking conditions state that this is allowable and the increase is because:

Taxes and fees for services have increased the exchange rate has changed transport costs have increased

Travel agent goes out of business

"Does it mean I have lost my holiday if the travel agent I used to book a package holiday to Jamiaca has recently gone into receivership ?"

The travel agent was simply acting as the representative your contract was with the holiday company. Your holiday plans should not be affected assuming the holiday company is still in business. You should contact the tour operator to make sure they have your details and everything is alright.

Collapsed airline

"How can I get my money back if the airline I booked my flight with has collapsed?"

How you paid will affect your chances of getting your money back:

You can claim the money back if you paid for your flight with a credit card, from your card provider under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act. All purchases from 100 - 30,000 are covered. You can claim the money back from the tour operator you booked through if your flight was part of a package holiday. It is the tour operator's responsibility to make alternative arrangements for you if you have been left stranded by the cancellation of your flight. Check your policy if you have travel insurance, as some cover the loss of scheduled flights.

Contact your current account provider if you paid for your flight using a Visa debit card, they will then try to recover the money for you.


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2011年10月17日 星期一

Designer Scarves... How To... for the Business Woman

Looking your best is not all about getting luxurious clothes. Every business woman wants to look elegant, one should think about accessories. In most of the cases accessories can help women's to reflect their preferences and personality without being outlandish. Accessories can be the best for business women by defining plus points and minimizing the less positive ones.

Business designer scarves. Being a woman in the world of business is tough. Going on frequent business travels is just one aspect that can be stressful not just for you but also for your wardrobe. Imagine your clothes having to withstand all that packing and unpacking.

Still, if your business or your position in the corporate world demands that you travel, you go where you are needed. And despite the jetlag and stress, you must appear before your hosts, clients or associates looking your best.
If you want to leave a great impression on the people you meet, your wardrobe shoul d be of the highest quality. Investing in brand-name clothes and accessories is one of the best options that can guarantee quality outfits. One way to add variety and sophistication to your attire without having to bring half of your closet with you when you travel is to pack a couple of designer scarfs.

They typically have striking designs so just changing from one designer scarf to another can change your look dramatically as if you changed into a new outfit. Aside from this, what makes these accessories so wonderful for travel is the fact that they are lightweight and you can easily pack more than one. In addition, they are so easy to wash.

So, how do you incorporate scarfs into your travel wardrobe? To begin with, select your most versatile outfits that will fit the purpose of your travel. Don't bring anything heavy, hard to carry or difficult to clean. After you've chosen your travel wardrobe, it's time to go shopping.

Look for pie ces that will match more than one of your outfits such as a scarf with a classy pattern and a few colors that will enhance the color of one of your suits, for instance. Aside from choosing ones with colors that will blend or contrast nicely with your clothes, select designer scarves in vibrant colors that will bring out the color of your eyes and complements the color of your hair.
The fabric of the scarf is also an important consideration. The best pieces for business travel are those made of light and smooth material like silk, satin, cashmere or pashmina. A coarse-looking scarf like heavy wool may not be suitable or may be too heavy to pack and those made of fur are too formal, and also not lightweight.

Once you have purchased the scarfs you want, packing them properly is necessary. If the scarf is made of wrinkly material, fold it gently then take a toiler paper roll and wrap the scarf around the roll. If the scarf is wrinkle-proof, then you can just p lace it in some tube container. Now that you know more about these items, it's easier for you to look good at any event during your business travel.


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2011年10月16日 星期日

Planning An Attractive Florida Holiday Travel!

You will be able to save a lot of time and money, if you let professionals plan you holiday travel. If you are planning a holiday, then all you wish to do is enjoy your holiday as much as you can without worrying about accommodation and transportation issues. Again, if you do not worry about how to plan your holiday at all and take expert's help, you do not end up spending exaggerating amount of money for your travel or accommodation only. Holiday travel plans are quite tricky and require careful attention and an expert's point of view. Without the proper guidance, you are sure to make a wrong turn somewhere or the other.

For example, if you are planning to opt for one of those beautiful Florida holidays, then you must make a list of all the important tourist destinations that are there in Florida and the ones you must visit. Now, apart from the regular tourist attractions, you might want to spend some more time on the famous Miami Beach and opt for a cruise p erhaps. Here comes the tricky part of planning your holiday travel. You must first decide what type of cruise you wish to opt for and what is your budget for that and then make advance bookings. This ensures that you do not have to rush in at the last moment and pay the extra cash that you are usually charged in the final hour tickets. For this very reason, and to enjoy one of the best Florida holidays, you must opt for professional advice.

Apart from the Miami Beach, other Florida holiday destinations, which you would like to visit are the Daytona Beach, the Coral Castle in Homestead, the United States Astronauts Hall of Fame in Titusville and many more. For this too, you require a perfect travel plan, since you may have a time restraint on your holiday. To fit in all these attractions within the constraint of time and budget, you obviously must find the correct professional holiday travel planners on the internet. Thus, get a planner today, if you do not wish t o worry when you go on a holiday.


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2011年10月15日 星期六

Great Holiday Deals for a Picture Perfect Vacation!

You can bet on holiday deals on cruise this season! As the holiday season is approaching all the major travel agencies and the cruise lines have come up with the fantastic holiday deals to make your holiday fulfilled and joyous. These holiday deals are budget friendly and curtailed in such a way that traveler from ever walk of life can afford to have a holiday of their choice.

Theses holiday deals are being offered for all the top cruise destinations of the world. You can find the deals on cruise lines from Asia to Europe or from America to Africa and Australia. The cruise holidays offer you great relaxation coming along with the luxury of great dining, gym, recreational activities amidst water! If you seek for some extra adventure, then these cruise offers include recreational activities like trekking, scuba diving, skiing and other sports activities too in different part of the world along with cultural tour and safaris. And also plenty of cruise offers for t ravelers who want to enjoy the sea and the ocean. What could be a better package! These holiday deals are designed for individuals as well as for couples and the families.

If it's been long and you haven't been for a great vacation then check out the deals that are being offered by these travel agencies by logging onto any of the Meta search engines that provides travel services. Here you will find the deals and the information related to all holiday destinations. If you have already something in your mind the place you would like to visit then you can compare the cost of the package being offered by various travel agencies or else you can search for the destination that will suit your mood and budget. The top ten destinations that travelers are seeking for this holiday season are Caribbean, Mediteranean, Scandinavian, Bahams, Alaska etc. It already feels dream like, no? You are bound to get very good holiday deals in any of these destinations. Check it out!

Book your holiday deals today! The deals are subject to availability and are running out faster than you can think of. Don't be left behind!


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2011年10月14日 星期五

About Holiday Indochina - About our website

Holiday Indochina is a fully licensed tour operator by Vietnam National Association of Tourism. Since 2008, Holiday Indochina extended to the world through Internet with vital tool was a comprehensive website. Website of Holiday Indochina official launched from Sep 2008 and offered private packages for individuals and groups to Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia

HOW WE DIFFERENT?

We are fully licensed tour operator by Vietnam National Association of Tourism (No: 01-091/2009/TCDL-GPLHQT). We always consider that strictly following law of local authority is the fundamental factor of stable and sustainable development. We have full legal rights to operate tours within Vietnam territory as well as taking Vietnamese to overseas and foreign tourists to Vietnam

We deal directly with you: Holiday Indochina develops its website to have chance interact directly with its current and potential customers. You c an talk (via phone), email or live chat directly with our travel consultants to get immediate advice to plan your trips

We self-own our vehicles: Parent company of Holiday Indochina self-invested and owning hundreds of vehicles. The vehicles touring with your holidays are bought from the "manufacturer" then delivery "consumer's hands".

We directly deal with suppliers: Our team works very efficiently with all suppliers: hotels/resorts, cruises, other transporters, tour guides, restaurants ect. That allows us not only cut down any intermediary costs from "middle men" but well control of all services in any parts of Vietnam and Indochina as well. That is the reason allow us guarantee the BEST RATES with BEST VALUE to our customers

Our website continuously updated: The travel industry always change with new products and new program. Our team make every efforts to bring you the newest and lates t information of Vietnam travel. Furthermore, we try my best to keep you not miss any Hot deals and Promotion from suppliers (Hotels, cruises ect) at all parts of Vietnam. Online book a tour or just only keep updated with lastest news of Vietnam travel, click HolidayIndochina.com!

Your holidays � Our holidays: Each holiday is an experience, no one like any others. Holiday Indochina's experts consider each holiday of clients means ourselves going on this holiday. We desire not to be only travel planner but an accompany to share experiences, knowledge, memories and emotion of your holidays

ABOUT OUR WEBSITE

HolidayIndochina.com is a official website of Holiday Indochina Co., Ltd. The backstage team of Holiday Indochina's website has been trying their best to make our website as convenient and safe as possible. On the homepage, Internet users can find all necessary information for their holidays. The slide ba nners are most recommended tours while the lower module on the left showing more options for Overland Packages to Vietnam. Right under packages module is Promotion Section where offers best deals of tours, cruises and much more. Next, we move to right module where the best Vietnam beach resorts carefully selected by our Sales Team are shown.

The smaller banners designed with purpose is to minimum web users click as less as possible. Holiday Indochina works with hundred of partners and suppliers. They often send us their latest deals and promotion which sometimes can not put them all in Promotion section. Then we will put them on that banners to give most "eye-catching" position for web surfers.

Moreover, we put on Luxury Collection section which targets at high-end markets with special luxury products under the Promotion section. The Top Luxury Hotels module is placed right beside the Luxury Collection for customers' easy references while adding more accommodation options. Downward further is section of Destination which is on the left hand side of module News and Announcement. Module News and Announcement is an important part of our website as this is the place we continuously updating Vietnam travel news, Holiday Indochina news as well as official announcement from Board of Director of Holiday Indochina

The bottom menu is a place where users can learn all about Holiday Indochina from our history, our difference from others, our Working Team as well as our Policy.

Last but not the least, thoroughly understanding the concerns about Online card payment in Vietnam, Holiday Indochina integrated with Onepay and Vietcombank - the largest and most prestige bank in Vietnam - to install a Secured Oneline payment Gateway. Your card information will not be stored at our system (merchant) bu t in MasterCard organization with international security standard. OnePay is the representative of the MaterCard Internet Gateway Service (MiGS) in Vietnam. Your card information will be protected during the transmission by using Secure Sockets Layer (SSL/168 bit) software, which encrypts the information that you provide online. OnePAY - MiGS payment system meet PCI Data Security Standard of PCI Security Standards Council. OnePAY - MiGS payment system also joins 3D- Secure program of Visa, MasterCard and JCB

The website HolidayIndochina.com is concrete base for our pride and confidence to bring you the most convenient and safe tool for your travel planning to Vietnam. Take a visual look to our site to understand more at http://holidayindochina.com


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2011年10月13日 星期四

Best Breast Pump - What to Look For

Breastfeeding moms who stay at home may not find a breast pump necessary. However, if you have been breastfeeding your baby and are now returning to work, or you are a stay-at-home mom who has to leave baby with a sitter from time to time, you may need a breast pump. Working mothers who want their babies to enjoy all the benefits of breast milk will typically want to own one But before you buy one, you should first find out what kind would be best for you.

There are many styles of pumps available today and they vary in size, shape and cost. Some are also more efficient than others. If you want to find the best breast pump, you will have to research and evaluate customer reviews.

Pumps can be manual or battery-operated. The important thing is that they must be easy to use, adjustable and efficient. You should be able to pump breast milk comfortably and without pain. A bit of fine-tuning may be necessary to get the milk flowing smoothly. The breast milk can be stored for later use.

It is important to consider how and where you will use it. If you are pumping breast milk everyday, you will need a powerful, good-quality pump. You must also decide if you have the time to pump one breast at a time, or if you need a double pump. If you do not have access to electricity when you pump, you may need a manual or battery-operated one.

Manual Pumps

If you pump only once a day, a manual breast pump may be your best option. Manual pumps are cheap, portable and reliable. However, they can be tiring to use and may be not effective enough if you have to use it several times a day.

Battery-Powered Pumps

Battery powered breast pumps are not as popular as manual or electric pumps. In fact, they are hardly ever recommended by doctors or lactation consultants. They are less powerful than other types of pumps and can cause the milk supply to decline if used regularly for expressing milk. Battery powered ones are portable but you have to replace the batteries frequently.

Electric Pumps

Breastfeeding mothers who are returning to work full-time or expressing milk exclusively will find electric breast pumps to be the best option. These pumps can usually express milk from both breasts at once. Best of all, they closely duplicate a baby's sucking pattern. This is important if you want to maintain your milk supply. A good electric pump can cost a few hundred dollars. They usually come with accessories that include car AC adapter, travel cases, built-in milk coolers and hands free kit.

A breast pump is useful if you have to work full time but want your baby to benefit from your breast milk. Make a thorough research of what's available and choose the best one for you.

There are many styles of pumps available today and they vary in size, shape and cost. Some are also more efficient than others. If you want to find the best breast pump, you will have to research and evaluate customer reviews.

Pumps can be manual or battery-operated. The important thing is that they must be easy to use, adjustable and efficient. You should be able to pump breast milk comfortably and without pain. A bit of fine-tuning may be necessary to get the milk flowing smoothly. The breast milk can be stored for later use.

It is important to consider how and where you will use it. If you are pumping breast milk everyday, you will need a powerful, good-quality pump. You must also decide if you have the time to pump one breast at a time, or if you need a double pump. If you do not have access to electricity when you pump, you may need a manual or battery-operated one.

Manual Pumps

If you pump only once a day, a manual breast pump may be your best option. Manual pumps are cheap, portable and reliable. However, they can be tiring to use and may be not effective enough if you have to use it several times a day.

Battery-Powered Pumps

Battery powered breast pumps are not as popular as manual or electric pumps. In fact, they are hardly ever recommended by doctors or lactation consultants. They are less powerful than other types of pumps and can cause the milk supply to decline if used regularly for expressing milk. Battery powered ones are portable but you have to replace the batteries frequently.

Electric Pumps

Breastfeeding mothers who are returning to work full-time or expressing milk exclusively will find electric breast pumps to be the best option. These pumps can usually express milk from both breasts at once. Best of all, they closely duplicate a baby's sucking pattern. This is important if you want to maintain your milk supply. A good electric pump can cost a few hundred dollars. They usually come with accessories that include car AC adapter, travel cases, built-in milk coolers and hands free kit.

A breast pump is useful if you have to work full time but want your baby to benefit from your breast milk. Make a thorough research of what's available and choose the best one for you.


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2011年10月12日 星期三

The Finest Executive Suites Calgary has to Offer by Urban Suites

Calgary is bustling with business, and in a growing Canadian economy the regular business traveller, is looking for more than "just a place to stay." With so many sights and activities, business executives and associates should arrange their accommodation in the best executive suites Calgary has on the market. Feeling at home, while enjoying the leisure and luxury that Urban Suites provide their clients, will make the next trip feel more like a vacation, rather than simply doing business.

Urban Suites rent fully furnished executive suites in Calgary, Alberta. The apartments provide business travellers the luxury of a fine hotel, with the comfort and privacy of having a place to call their own. The advantages to renting a furnished apartment are plenty: Health conscious business travellers are able to come home for lunch and have a full kitchen for their meal preparation. Home entertainment loving executives enjoy the flat screen TVs that many of Urban Suite's executive suites in Calgary provide. Not to mention the mental clarity having a private space will do for the deadline compressed executive.

Featured Executive Suites � Calgary's Stunning Apartments


The City View on Riverfront Avenue is an exceptional 1500sqft dream apartment. This beauty is located a couple of blocks away from downtown, within walking distance to the east end towers, and has a breathtaking 180 degree view of the cityscape. This top end executive suite includes: two flat screen TVs, a balcony with patio furniture and barbeque, fully equipped kitchen, a king and queen sized bed, 70ft of windows and custom solar blinds with blackout draperies, plus many more great features.

The Bridgestreet executive suite is a charming accommodation blocks away from Calgary's east end city centre. Guests are within walking distance to a leisurely stroll or cycle along the Bow River, or a shopping excursion in the Eau Claire Market. Th e nature loving business traveller will find the easy access to the roadways to Banff National Park, a welcoming perk for a weekend getaway. Amenities of this fine executive suite contain: a serene view of the Bow river, fireplace, plenty of natural daylight, black out draperies, air conditioning, original artwork, parking, full kitchen, high speed internet, free calls to North America and some European countries, cable, housekeeping, washer and dryer.

The high-end J.R. executive suite offered by Urban Suites in Calgary boasts two bedrooms, and two spacious bathrooms. With plenty of closet space, and a mountain view from the balcony, this apartment is luxurious and relaxing. In between meetings, visit the spa nearby, or walk out to many cafes or restaurants in the neighbourhood. Other accommodating perks include: a gym, guest parking, outdoor tennis courts, housekeeping, full kitchen, high speed internet and washer and dryer.

Executive Suites in Calga ry by Urban Suites

Urban Suites cater to the taste and quality expected in high end executive suites. They go beyond expectation with their fully furnished apartments for rent, which give the business traveller a feeling of home and comfort, while being away. They offer short or long term stays, and in-person viewing arrangements. Visit urbansuites to find the most perfect executive suites Calgary has to offer.


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2011年10月11日 星期二

Types of nebulizer machines

Nebulizer machine, commonly manufactured for asthmatic patients, which is a pump which is used for inhaling medicine with the use of room air pressure, to be used only four times in a day with proper doctor's prescription. Various varieties of nebulizer machines are available in the market. Some of them are listed below:
DeVilbiss PulmoNeb Nebulizer Machine
The DeVilbiss nebulizer machine comprises of AC powered air compressor, which can be used by the adult and pediatric patients.
The PulmoNeb Nebulizer machine is sensitively designed in order to give high class results and is durable, reliable nebulizer machine. Its working is so simple so that people can operate them very easily with no complexity. Some features of nebulizer machine are:
- Simple cord-wrap design
- Convenient nebulizer holder
- Easy access
- More compressor pressure
- More reliable and lesser chances of leak
- Integr al wire guides in order to enhance your systems reliability.
- Includes tubing
- Contains users guide make people easy to operate nebulizer machine
DeVilbiss Pulmo-Aide Nebulizer
The DeVilbiss Pulmo Aide Nebulizer machine provides aerosol treatment and it is an approved compressor for use with tobramycin solution for inhalation. Its performance, results and quality is just superb.
The AIRIAL Mini Jet Adult Nebulizer Machine
The aerial mini jet adult nebulizer machine is very easy to easy as it is light weight and have compact design. If you buy this nebulizer machine you will get: compressor, tubing and nebulizer cup
Drive Portable Neb-To-Go Traveler Nebulizer
The drive portable neb- to-go traveler nebulizer is very thin andyou can carry it in your hand even hence, it is highly mobile and convenient as it is very light weighted also. On buying this nebulizer machine you will a lso get:
- Portable battery pack
- AC and DC adapter
- Adult mask
- Pediatric mask
- Mouth piece
- Air filter
- Carrying case to carry it conveniently
- Video containing instructions how operate nebulizer machine.
Respironics Inspiration Elite Compressor Nebulizer Machine
The Respironics inspiration elite compressor nebulizer machine is latest product in nebulizer family. Some features of this nebulizer machine are:
- Durability
- Easy to use
- Easy to maintain
- Provides freedom to use
DeVilbiss Traveler Portable Nebulizer System The DeVilbiss traveler portable nebulizer system is best when you are away from home as it is very easy to carry. its package includes:
� Compressor Nebulizer Machine
� Rechargeable Battery
� Reusable Nebulizer & Tubing
� Disposable Nebulizer & Tubing
� AC Adapter and DC car adapter
� Instructional guide as well as DVD
� Adult mask


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2011年10月10日 星期一

Bolivia Cosmetic Surgery Paradise

With Makeover Travel you have an opportunity
to Change your
Life Forever!!
Traveling with us you are certain that you are getting the best price for your procedure and the highest quality service of integrated medical care available.

Makeover Travel Group: a Top choice for surgery abroad...
Makeover Travel has been named the number one choice of Medical Tourism organizations in the country for fifth year (2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008); rewarding the company for excellence in Tourism and Medical Services.

Worldwide Leader: Makeover Travel was ranked among the Top 10 medical companies worldwide specialized in Plastic and Cosmetic surgery.
See our Awards and Rewarding. ..

By treating each client as an individual, being focused on there needs and providing them with outstanding service, this is what sets us apart form the �others� and will continue to be the key to our ongoing success.

Makeover Travel provides you the highest quality service of integrated medical care available, and only The Highest Skilled Surgeons....
For many years, Bolivian surgeons have been recognized worldwide for their experience and their professionalism in plastic surgery.
Makeover Travel brings you in touch with Bolivia and it�s world renowned plastic surgeons.
We have selected for you The Most qualified and experienced Health Care Professionals in Bolivia, in the field of Cosmetic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, MicroSurgery, Laser Treatment, Dental Surgery; etc. in the most advanced and prestigious Surgical and Laser centers.
All our surgeons have more than 25 years experience, and they have all graduated with honors from the best international universities in The United States, and Brazil; this has allowed them not only to achieve professional excellence but also to have the Exquisite Sense of Aesthetics, always by respecting their patient�s likes and needs.
Promoting and maintaining the highest standards of surgical practice and patient health care we have achieved excellence in our field.

You will travel to Santa Cruz, considered as the tropical
paradise of South America, and The Economic Capital of
BOLIVIA.

Santa Cruz is located in the heart of South America, and populated by a mixture of Spanish, German and Italian descendants; Santa Cruz is the p erfect place to relax, to forget the daily routine, and furthermore, it is the ideal place to become the person that you�ve always Dreamt about being.

Why choose Bolivia for your Transformation?
Bolivia is undoubtedly one of world�s leading countries for cosmetic and plastic surgery.
Cosmetic surgery tourism is not new phenomenon in Bolivia. For years, savvy travelers have traveled to Bolivia for medical, dental and cosmetic surgery procedures, seeking and finding significant cost savings without sacrificing quality of care.
In recent years, however, national government (Health Ministry / Tourism Ministry) has taken increasing notice of this growing source of income and have to formally plan and develop medical infrastructures to cater to this new trend .
Makeover Travel is the premier integrated health company recognized by the national government of Bolivia, by providing access to the highest quality healthcare at a competitive price for foreign patients.

The prices are extremely competitive in Bolivia.
One of the main reasons for going to Bolivia for cosmetic surgery is undoubtedly the professional excellence, the exquisite Latin Sense of Aesthetics of their surgeons, and cost saving.
Offering some of the best cosmetic and plastic surgery treatment in the world, with an excellent reputation for its private clinics and plastic surgeons, Bolivia�s cosmetic surgery sector has undergone an enormous boom in recent years and it has become a global cosmetic surgery destination, with beauty tourism growing up to 60% each year.
Foreign patients are attracted not o nly by the low prices of procedures, but also by the medical equipments, high standards of cosmetic surgery, the use of modern technologies as well as top-quality materials for procedures.
Cost saving for accommodation, food and other shopping and internal transport make of Bolivia an ideal destination.

Makeover Travel is your Cost Saver...
Don�t think that low prices equal low quality. Quite the contrary.
Many of the most advanced medical facilities in the world exist outside of the United States, with specific programs carefully designed to attract international travelers such as your self. In fact, these hospitals have spent the last decade preparing for the explosive growth of medical tourism, specifically adhering to the
same high standards that we in the United States have come to
trust.
Makeover Travel helps yo u to save cost as all the services are very cost effective and if you compare our services with any other countries you would find it much more advantageous.
The cost advantage comes in with the low cost of living and wages compared to the USA, UK, Europe or any other countries in Latin America; coupled with the fact that there is NO TAX paid on treatments.
Also, the special economic advantages granted by the government in terms of doctor fees and the development in the tourism field has allowed us to reduce the costs related to your surgery (clinics, anesthetist, assistants, nurses, surgical products, etc.)
Besides, the great exchange rate means that Bolivia is naturally less expensive than home.
All these factors have a positive effect on our prices, allowing you to enjoy simultaneously, 15 days of vacations in a 5***** Hotel and the opportunity of receiving all the surgeries you want, at a lower cost � up to 70% compared with your country.

We invite you to schedule your Cosmetic surgery trip and
Compare our Prices with any competitors


Why have we chosen the city of Santa Cruz for your trip?
In Santa Cruz, you will find cosmetic surgeons with outstanding skills, wide experience and innovative techniques. Many foreigners had surgery in Bolivia and experienced surgeons who treated them in their warm friendly way, with a very sensitive feeling for aesthetics and with there capability to leave almost invisible scars.
Forest, rivers and prairies. Hallucinated places of exuberant vegetation, rural and suffocating corners conform the terr itory of the department of Santa Cruz de la Sierra located in the oriental part of Bolivia.

Prosperous city of modern shades, Santa Cruz has became the economic heart of the country. Thousands of Bolivians decided to tempt fortune in the hot Orient, attracted by the vertiginous commercial and agricultural development... the borders extended and the old urban helmet was surrounded by showy buildings and very transited avenues.
Santa Cruz is also renowned for having the best hospitals for surgeries in Bolivia, where some of the most complex surgeries like hip or knee replacement surgery or cardiac surgery can be done in just a few days, at a fraction of the cost compared with the Western World.

Sensual and festival. Warm, modern and agitated. That is Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the tropical paradise of South America.



Santa Cruz de la Sierra is a very safe cosmopolitan city, that offers an impressive v ariety of tourist activities and a great diversity of International restaurants, with a cost of live that you will not find in none of other country�
a young and authentic city with an unique style.

If we have chosen Santa Cruz for your Image transformation
it is not a coincidence.
We could have chosen for your �vacations� another city than Santa Cruz, or another place like �a beach� place for example; or one of those thousands of places you can find in Bolivia with mountains, snow; where you could practice �amazing� activities as swimming, riding, parasailing, or skiing�
But we have decided not to do it for a simple reason:

Not to put the health or life of our patients in danger!

Certain medical procedures due to their nature and required post surgery care do not permit vacations.
We mention this because some plastic s urgery clinics overseas position the surgery package as a way to have some fun while you are in recovery.
That is why apart from airfare and hotel, they also throw in spa services and sightseeing. Our recommendation is that you get the plastic surgery done right in one trip and think about a pleasure trip some other time.

In case of certain treatments like Hair Transplant, Rhinoplasty, some face surgeries and Dental treatments where hospitalization is not required, Makeover Travel makes an arrangement to combine with beautiful and memorable holidays (strictly as per medical advice).


We will pamper you with a trip of a lifetime!
No clinic at home could ever offer this combination of service, quality and great prices.
At Makeover Travel, we have one goal�to provide quality and compassionate care for each individual patient, because that is what you are, an individual with an unique s et of circumstances, symptoms and healthcare needs.
At Makeover Travel, we meet your needs by reaching a new level of healthcare�total healthcare.

We provide every patient an experience customized to their medical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs.
You should never have a feeling of discomfort travelling to an unfamiliar country because we take good care of you and provides you a very friendly ambience all the time during your stay.

Makeover Travel will offer you a verydifferent trip compared with any other medical organizations. With us you will enjoy a trip of dream, responding to the different needs from the human being; plenty of emotions, of scents and flavors that you will never forget, a unique and wonderful trip that will allow you to reach not only the body you always dreamt, but also the happiness that you looked for during so much years!


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2011年10月9日 星期日

What is a Travel System?

The definition of a travel system is a pushchair with a detachable carrycot and/or car seat.

A travel system is supposed to be a more economical way of buying a pushchair, separate car seat and carrycot.

If you have a car then you will need a car seat for your baby, so that�s the first step in deciding whether or not to buy a travel system. A carrycot can be used as an alternative to a Moses basket or crib for the baby to sleep in at night, so that�s a second step in your decision and of course you will need a pushchair to take your baby out and about � so a travel system is a good choice for you.

The car seat and the carrycot are both able to fit onto the pushchair frame by simply �clicking� into place. If your baby is sleeping in the car and you need to take him/her out then you can just lift the car seat out and click it onto your pushchair frame. If your baby is asleep in his/her carrycot in the house then, again, you can just click th e carrycot onto the pushchair frame and not disturb your little one.

So, now you�ve decided to buy a travel system, but which one? Well it depends on whether you want a travel system with just a car seat or do you want a carrycot too? Travel systems without a carrycot start at around 100 up to around 600. With a carrycot then prices start at around 250 up to 950.

When you�ve decided which type of travel system you want, it�s time to decide on the actual one. How do you do that? The best way is to take a look at some pushchair stores online and see which ones appeal to you. Next so a search for reviews of those particular travel systems, opinions and facts from people who have used them are invaluable. You might like the look of a particular system, purchase it and then find out it�s really not what you wanted � doing your research first will save you time, hassle and money. Also go to a pushchair store that sells the system you�re considering and ask th e assistant to show it to you, have a go yourself, ask questions, then decide if it�s the one for you.


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2011年10月8日 星期六

Travelers' Guide to Avoiding Bed Bugs

A tiny insect the size of an apple seed is turning vacations into nightmares and giving U.S. travelers the willies every time they enter a hotel room. Cimex lectularius, the common bed bug, returned to American shores in the suitcases of international travelers. Over the past decade this blood-feeding parasite has been hitchhiking its way across the U.S. hidden in the luggage of millions of unsuspecting travelers. Spreading from New York City, the nation's busiest international gateway, bed bugs have crept relentlessly across American to infest all 50 states.

Over the past few years, bed bug infestations in the U.S. have increased by 500%. Researchers cite travel as the No. 1 cause of bed bug spread and infestation. The New York City Department of Information Technology & Telecommunications recently reported a 50% increase in bed bug complaints at hotels between 2009 and 2010. In heavily infested cities in Ohio, more than 70% of hotels have battled bed bug infestations. According to the NPMA 2010 Comprehensive Global Bed Bug Study conducted in conjunction with the University of Kentucky, 67% of 1,000 pest management firms surveyed reported treating bed bug infestations at a hotel or motel in the past 12 months.

Bed bugs feed on human blood and are not attracted by dirt or filth. "Bed bugs are brought into hotels by guests; it is not a hotel sanitation issue," the American Hotel and Lodging Association said in a statement. These insects are as likely to be found in a 5-star luxury hotel as a modest 1-star motel. And there's the rub for travelers. A hotel room that is bed bug free one night can be infested the next. Bed bugs do not live on humans. They crawl into beds to feed, then scurry away, hiding in crevices near beds until the next meal. Suitcases and laptop computers placed on the bed make perfect hiding places for these pests. When travelers check out of an infested hotel room, a few bed bugs are likely to stow away in their luggage, creeping out at the next hotel to infest another room or, even worse, following travelers home.

The growing prevalence of bed bugs in the U.S. is no reason to swear off travel and stay home; but travelers who don't want to bring bed bugs home with them will want to be proactive before, during and after a trip. Use this handy guide to protect yourself from bed bugs when you travel.

Before you book a hotel room
� Check Bed Bug Registry and Trip Advisor online to see if bed bugs have been reported at your preferred hotel. If you find multiple reports, choose a different hotel. A new iPhone app, Bed Bug Alert by Apps Genius in New York City, also reports bed bug outbreaks in 10 major U.S. cities.

� Call the hotel and ask how often rooms are inspected for bed bugs and whether bed bug-proof encasements are installed on the beds.

Before you leave home
� Install bed bug-proof encasements and box springs on all the beds in your home.

� Educate yourself about bed bugs so you know what to watch for. Bed bugs are small, flat, wingless insects that feed on human blood. From cream-colored nymphs the size of a poppy-seed, bed bugs progress through 5 larval stages to become reddish brown, 1/4-inch long adults. When they feed, bed bugs leave bloody smears and black fecal dots that look like coffee grounds on bed sheets and mattresses. About 50% of people react to their bites and will exhibit itchy, red, mosquito-like bites, usually in rows or groups of three. Whitish skins shed during molting are another indication of bed bug infestation.

� Download and print the free New York State Integrated Pest Management Bed Bug Travelers' Card prepared by Cornell University. This wallet-size card contains bed bug photos and information, making it a handy guide for travelers (and college students).

When you pack
� Pack a small flashlight, disposable gloves and a selection of garbage bags where they will be easily-accessible.

� Choose hard-sided luggage. Bed bugs like to hide in the seams of soft-sided luggage and prefer to lay their eggs on rough surfaces.

� You may want to spray your luggage inside and out with a permethrin-based luggage spray labeled for your particular use. Permethrin provides 2 to 4 weeks of protection against bed bugs. Do not use a house or garden sprays as they have no effect on bed bugs.

� Only pack clothing that can safely be washed in hot water and dried in a hot dryer for a minimum of 30 minutes or dry cleaned.

� Before placing into suitcase, pack clothing and other items into bed bug-proof luggage liners or sealable plastic bags like Ziplock bags. Do not use bags with slider openings as bed bugs can squeeze past sliders to infest bag contents.

When you arrive at your hotel
� Ask to inspect the room before you hand over your credit card.

� Inspect the room following the instructions below.

� If you find evidence of bed bugs, ask for another room in a different part of the hotel or move to another hotel. Do not accept a room that is next to, above or below the infested room as these are the first places bed bugs will migrate as an infestation spreads.

� Repeat the inspection procedure in your new room.

How to inspect a hotel room
� Put your luggage and possessions in the bathtub where bed bugs are least likely to harbor. Bed bugs cannot climb smooth surfaces and prefer to stay near their food source (sleeping humans).

� Put on your disposable gloves and get out your flashlight.

� Start at the bed as 80% of bed bug infestations are found in mattresses and box springs.

� Pull the headboard away from the wall. Bed bugs often harbor in this inaccessible space. If the headboard is attached to the wall with brackets, lift it up and away from the wall (ask a hotel employee for help). Use your flashlight to look for crawling bugs or fecal stains.

� Remove linens and pillows from the beds, inspecting them for bloody smears and black fecal stains.

� Inspect the mattress and box springs, especially seams and piping, for live bugs, shed skins, blood smears and fecal stains.

� Using your flashlight, check the rest of the room, including behind hanging pictures, inside and under drawers (pull drawers all the way out), upholstered furniture, around air vents and along carpet edges.

During your hotel stay
� Keep luggage on luggage racks positioned at least 4 inches from the wall or on hard furniture like a table. If you must place luggage on the floor, place it in resealable plastic bags first. Never lay suitcases or clothing on beds or upholstered furniture.

� Keep suitcases closed when not in use to keep bed bugs from crawling inside.

� Do not unpack your clothing into drawers; keep it inside your suitcase.

� Hang clothing, purses and backpacks in the bathroom or from hangers in the closet.

� Seal purchases in plastic bags.

� Place dirty clothes in disposable bed bug-proof laundry bag or sealed plastic bags.

� Keep shoes in sealed plastic bags.

� Inspect sheets and mattresses for bed bug signs every morning. Request a different room if you wake up with itchy bites or see signs of bed bugs. Some upscale hotels will launder clothing and steam-clean your luggage if bed bugs are found in your room.

When you check out
� Check each item as you pack it, as well as luggage surfaces.

� Seal suitcases in large plastic bags before putting them in your car.

When you return home
� Do not carry suitcases into your house. Unpack on a cleared floor in the garage or laundry room. If you must carry your suitcases through the house to reach the laundry room, seal them in large plastic bags to prevent bed bugs or eggs from falling off and infesting your home. Never unpack on a carpet. Dispose of all bags in an outside trash container.

� Unpack suitcase contents directly into new plastic trash bags, carefully inspecting each item as you unpack it. Dispose of all bags in an outside trash container.

� Sort laundry into trash bags, one load per bag. Even unworn clothing should be laundered. Dispose of all bags in an outside trash container.

� Carry clothes directly to washer and launder in hottest water possible (minimum 120 degrees) and dry at hottest setting for 60 minutes. Remove used bags from home immediately.

� Clothing that cannot be washed should be taken to the dry cleaners in a sealed plastic bag. Alert the cleaners that bed bugs may be present. Make certain that they dispose of all bags.

� Items that cannot be laundered should be frozen in sealed plastic bags for 2 weeks.

� Carefully inspect suitcases with a flashlight, brushing surfaces with a stiff-bristled brush to dislodge any eggs. Vacuum thoroughly and immediately dispose of vacuum bag. Store suitcases in sealed plastic bags in the garage. Never store suitcases in or near bedrooms.

� Vacuum entire house and promptly dispose of sweeper bag in the outside trash.

� For the next few weeks, inspect beds daily for bed bug signs.

What to do if bed bugs follow you home
If, despite all your precautions, you discover evidence of bed bugs in your home after traveling, immediately contact a licensed pest control company with an expertise in bed bug extermination. Bed bugs are extremely prolific insects. During its 6- to 12-month lifespan, a female bed bug can lay 500 eggs with offspring capable of reproducing within a month. Prompt treatment by a pest management professional in the early stages of infestation can save you money and prevent bed bugs from spreading through your home.


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2011年10月7日 星期五

Don't Let Bed Bugs Take a Bite Out of Your Business Reputation

Barely the size of an apple seed, the tiny bed bug is creating major headaches for business owners. A nuisance pest that does not transmit disease, the unsavory fact that bed bugs feed on human blood engenders a level of revulsion well out of proportion to their miniscule size. When this parasitic insect infests a retail store or commercial business office, the public stigma associated with bed bugs can cause employees to panic, send customers fleeing, damage the firm's business reputation and tarnish its corporate brand. That's a heavy price to pay for a problem over which business owners have no control.

Unlike other unsavory pests, a bed bug infestation is not an indication of poor sanitation or lax maintenance. Bed bugs ride into a retail shop or office building hidden on the clothing and in the possessions of customers and employees. "Bedbugs are hitchhikers; they travel with people and with items that travel with people," National Pest Management Association (NPMA) spokeswoman Missy Henriksen told USA Today in an August 2010 interview. What frustrates business owners is that they are being held accountable and burdened with the cost of getting rid of a problem they did not create.

Virtually unheard of in the U.S. a decade ago, bed bug infestations have tripled in the U.S. since 2005, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A major headache for hoteliers since they started returning to the U.S. in the luggage of foreign travelers, bed bugs gradually spread to travelers' homes and in the past year have been increasingly discovered in commercial buildings. In a 2010 survey conducted by the NPMA and University of Kentucky, 20% of U.S. pest control firms reported treating bed bug infestations in commercial buildings, compared to less than 1% in 2007.

As the nation's busiest international gateway, New York City has suffered early in the national bed bug invasion and has proven to be an indicator of the growing pattern of bed bug infiltration for other cities. In recent months, bed bug infestations have moved beyond hotels and residential buildings and been increasingly reported in NYC retail stores, popular entertainment venues and commercial office buildings. Bed bugs have also hit hotels and motels nationwide, government offices in Washington D.C., Federal offices in Philadelphia and Kentucky, and most recently a well-known high-rise business tower in Chicago.

Adept hitchhikers, bed bugs are easily transported between home and work in backpacks, shopping bags, briefcases, purses, gym bags, laptop computer cases and the suitcases of frequent travelers. Customers, employees, vendors, cleaning staff, and maintenance contractors -- anyone can bring bed bugs into a place of business. Bed bugs have been found in office furniture and supplies transported in an infested delivery truck. When bed bugs invade, file cabinets, wooden desks, upholstered chairs, cubicle walls, carpeting, employee lockers, padded benches in changing rooms and cluttered bookshelves provide attractive harborage. "They (bed bugs) tend to prefer fabrics and wood, but they can be drawn to warmth and end up almost anywhere," warned national bed bug expert Michael Potter, a University of Kentucky entomologist, in an August 2010 article posted on Forbes.com.

Citing the "alarming resurgence" of bed bug populations in the U.S., the EPA and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a joint statement calling bed bugs a serious public health threat and stating, "Bed bugs cause a variety of negative physical health, mental health and economic consequences." While nearly half of bed bug victims do not react to their bites, bed bug bites can cause mild to severe allergic reactions and, in rare cases, life-threatening anaphylactic shock. But it is the mental anguish that many bed bug victims experience that most concerns public health officials. Anxiety, insomnia, depression, stress and paranoia are common. "Probably one of the most under-reported issues is the mental anguish that comes with having bedbugs," Henriksen told USA Today.

No business is immune from bed bugs. Some of Manhattan's elite hotels have been sued in high profile lawsuits from guests claiming to have been bitten by bed bugs. While hotels and apartment buildings still garner the bulk of bed bug lawsuits, recent suits have also targeted dry cleaners, laundries, furniture stores, moving companies, universities and cruise lines. Most businesses prefer to settle bed bug claims out of court to avoid negative publicity and potentially high jury awards. Settlement amounts are generally much less than the jury-awarded sums that capture national headlines. Lawyers note that many bed bug victims expect to be compensated for mental anguish above reimbursement for medical treatment and replacement of infested belongings. "If I'm trying to settle a case, I might be offering $8,000, $10,000, and the person wants millions. They feel violated," Christian Hardigree, a lawyer and professor of hospitality law at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas, t old Bloomberg Businessweek in a 2007 article.

Bed bug lawsuits started attracting attention in 2003 when a Chicago jury awarded two bed bug victims $382,000 in punitive and compensatory damages for bites suffered at a budget chain motel. The generous verdict unleashed an avalanche of bed bug lawsuits. In 2004, a well known hotelier settled a bed bug suit brought against its posh hotel in New York City for a reported $150,000. In 2007, a Chicago couple filed a $20 million lawsuit against a Catskills resort after the woman had to be hospitalized for a severe allergic reaction to bed bug bites. In 2008 a news channel employee sued the owner and manager of the building that houses the studio where he works for bed bug bites sustained at work. In 2008, a New Jersey couple claiming they had been sold bed bug-infested furniture by a top department store was awarded $49,000. Last March, elderly and disabled residents of two Des Moines apartment buildings filed a class-action suit against building owners and managers over inad equate bed bug control.

While lawsuits damage a business' bottom line, negative publicity can deliver the knock-out punch. Consumer reports of bed bug activity on BedBugRegistry.com, the new bed bug-tracking iPhone app or popular bed bug blogs can scare off potential customers and erode brand value. Unfortunately for business owners, self-reported sites make no effort to verify consumer reports of bed bug activity nor do they update reports when bed bug problems are corrected.

There is no magic bullet that will make bed bugs disappear. "The main defense against bed bugs is education and awareness because everybody has a role to play in managing bed bugs, and it's much easier to manage if you catch it early," Edwin Rajotte, professor of entomology and IPM coordinator at Penn State University, told Forbes.com in a recent article on the most bed bug-infested cities. Privacy issues prevent questioning employees, visitors and suppliers about personal exposure to bed bugs or performing visual inspections of clothing and belongings, but there are effective, proactive measures business owners can take to reduce the risk of bed bug infestation.

Prevention. Scheduling regular facility inspections by a licensed pest control company with demonstrated bed bug expertise ensures early detection of bed bug activity. Early detection can contain bed bug activity to a small area, minimizing disruption to your business and extermination expense. Pest control professionals can also recommend Integrated Pest Management (IPM) procedures that can help keep your business bed bug free. To prevent bed bug transportation between home and work, some companies now provide tight-sealing plastic containers for storage of personal belongings while employees are at work.

Education. Maintaining a bed bug free work environment is a communal effort that requires employee cooperation. Employees should be taught how to identify bed bugs and signs of infestation, where to look for bed bugs, preventative steps they can take to avoid bringing bed bugs to work or taking them home, and what to do if they see or suspect bed bug activity. Licensed pest control professionals may be able to assist with employee training.

Action Plan. A bed bug action plan that clearly spells out the responsibilities of employees and employer should be implemented and communicated to managers and employees. The importance of early detection should be emphasized.

Communication. Employees should be encouraged to report bed bug activity at work or home and be assured that doing so will incur no penalty or jeopardize their employment. Employers should inform employees immediately of any bed bug activity and tell employees what steps are being taken to control the infestation.

Treatment. Bed bug-treatment protocols should be developed and in place to ensure prompt response and treatment by a licensed pest control professional if bed bug activity is detected.

Staff Training by Professionals. ChemTec Pest Control provides comprehensive training for commercial clients in how to prevent and monitor for bed bugs. Many other pest control firms nationwide are following suit; understanding that prevention and careful monitoring will allow for early intervention and treatment mitigating damage to a business' reputation.


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