with the bold text in the example below: The Skychi Travel Guide : June 2014

Monday, June 23, 2014

Kickback on a Caribbean Mexico Vacation by Booking With Travel Agent Janice

Former Flight Attendant Janice takes a fantasy vacation
Former Flight Attendant Janice takes a fantasy vacation







Contact Travel Agent Janice at (904) 515-2995


Cancun and Riviera Maya 3 Nights

Dates: 7/1/14 - 8/17/14 From $634



Friday, June 20, 2014

Vacation Planning Checklist by Travel Agents


Former Flight Attendant Janice enjoys view from 30,000 ft
Former Flight Attendant Janice enjoys view from 30,000 ft

Welcome, I am “SkychiTravels” Janice Temple your 

Host for The Skychi Travel Guide 

Every TRAVEL TUESDAY at 1 pm CST.
Call in to +Urban Broadcast Media  with questions or comments at 312-754-4333.






Traveling To The Caribbean International Checklist



VIDEO RESPONSE TO:

"What you don't know about your ticket can cost you"

Christopher Elliott, Special for USA TODAY10:43 a.m. EDT June 16, 2014

The flying public is being deceived by marketing ploys to believe that online booking engines have cheaper fares than the airlines. It simply is not true. The variation in pricing is due to a playing around with the taxes and fees. Any airline ticket agent or gate agent who daily prices fares  and does ticket exchanges knows that. Also the practice of call online booking engines a  "TRAVEL AGENCY" is also misleading. The online booking engines customer service representative is NOT A "TRAVEL AGENT". A  professional travel agent is a knowledgeable  person who has stayed in the all-inclusive resort, sailed a the cruise line who shares experiences that will save the customer money on their vacation. This bill is misleading just as this article. The traveling public is being duped into believing the new marketing terminology that is going to cost them thousands of dollars on their vacations and travels.



Timeline Markers (4:39)  allow you to click on the numbers and go the part of the video for the conversation on a specific topic.


Guests Interview:

0:43 - 4:38
Guest Host Idella Fatou, Travel Agent of AARCO Travel Agency
AARCO Travel & Tours
2226 East 71st Street
Chicago, IL 60649
773-363-9500
Specializing in Travel to Africa for over 20 years Booking group travel, churches, family reunions, cruises, airfares, hotels, car rentals


19:41
Traveling To The Caribbean International Checklist


20:10
AARCO Travel Agency Idella Fatou's Travel Tips
1) Need a Passport
2) Check Shots and Immunizations Requirements
3) Check with your Health Physician
4) Pack Light
5) International Flight to Europe, Africa, South Africa - Baggage is Free
6) Mexico and Caribbean - Baggage Fees


21:13 - 22:56
Janice Temple: New Baggage Limitation Sizes



24:05
Janice Temple: Get the Global Entry Card with TSA Pre-clear


25:31
Idella Fatou: How to act when going through Customs


29:39 - 30:34
Guest Idella Fatou of AARCO Travel Agency


30:35 -


Caribbean Travel Checklist Recap
Customs & Immigrations
Global Entry


31:36 - 35:19
Idella Fatou: AARCO Travel Agency
October 7, 2014 - 21 Day Trip to Africa: Dakkar, Senegal; Robben Island, South Africa; Safari in Zimbabwe
Depart South African Airways from Washington, DC
Visit Dakkar, Senegal (Visa Required): Goree Island, Renaissance Statue,
South Africa: Johannesburg, Capetown - Robben Island site of Nelson Mandela Prison Cell; Safari; Johannesburg - Soweto; Zimbabwe (Visa Required) Elephant Ride; Victoria Falls (One of Seven Wonders of the World)


Caribbean International Checklist


35:20 - 36:54
Passport vs. Passport Card


37:00 - 38:00
Janice Temple: Johnny Jet advised passengers to avoid Newark Airport




38:10 - 38:58


30- year Veteran Travel Agent Idella Fatou answers What is  the definition of a Travel Agent / Travel Agency?
Travel Agent is friendly, you can call a travel agent when you get stranded in another country, travel agent helps you with your documents, you can call and ask questions.
We are here for you. We can do for you.


38:59 -
AARCO Travel Agency discloses all fees.


"What you don't know about your ticket can cost you"


Christopher Elliott, Special for USA TODAY10:43 a.m. EDT June 16, 2014


Janice Temple: The flying public is being deceived by marketing ploys to believe that online booking engines have cheaper fares than the airlines. It simply is not true. The variation in pricing is due to a playing around with the taxes and fees. Any airline ticket agent or gate agent who daily prices fares  and does ticket exchanges knows that. Also the practice of call online booking engines a  "TRAVEL AGENCY" is also misleading. The online booking engines customer service representative is NOT A "TRAVEL AGENT". A  professional travel agent is a knowledgeable  person who had stayed in the all-inclusive resort, sailed a the cruise line who shares experiences that will save the customer money on their vacation. This bill is misleading just as this article. The traveling public is being duped into believing the new marketing terminology that is going to cost them thousands of dollars on their vacations and travels.


39:00 - 40:54
Orbitz, Expedia, Priceline, Travelocity are being called travel agencies. Those are not travel agencies.

40:54 -
Janice Temple: How to purchase a domestic ticket

43:04 - 44:08
Janice Temple: A lot of times people complain about travel agency fees. What do you get in exchange for paying a fee to talk to a travel agent?

Idella Fatou: Personality! When you come to our travel agency we greet you with warmth and hospitality. When you go online you just sit there.

44:15
Janice Temple: Hot Topics A representative at Priceline being called a travel agent or a representative at Orbitz being called a travel agent.


44:28- 45:15
Idella Fatou: They are not travel agencies. They are just consolidators who are out to book as many tickets as they can.

45:16 -
Janice Temple: Most people when they go online to book a ticket, they truly don't know how to book a ticket. As a flight attendant, I have had many people who say "I have a tight connection", " I have a 40 minute connection".


Idella Fatou: Guaranteed missed flight!


Janice Temple: The rule used to be 90 minutes for a connecting flight!


Idella Fatou: Yes!


Janice Temple: But the public doesn't know that! They are getting 40 minute connections.
If you want to call in and join the conversation you can call us at 312-754-4333.


48:02
Janice Temple: Another question I had asked by a friend was on accessible travel. I


49:04
Idella Fatou: Yes, it is very inconvenient for the passenger because they load them from the back of the plane, not up the stairs.

49:26
Janice Temple: i know that I have had quite a few passengers that preboard with wheelchairs. I have had even wheelchair basketball teams on my flight. We had to load 60 wheelchairs.


Idella Fatou; Oh wow!


Janice Temple: That took about an hour to do. It is quite common for people to request wheelchairs.

Idella Fatou: One good thing about the wheelchair you are the first one loaded on to the plane.


Janice Temple: Yes, they do preboard.


Idella Fatou: Yes, that's one good thing. That is not very hard to do, call the airlines and get a wheelchair.

Janice Temple: That is true, you should definitely tip people. It makes a big difference in the level of service you receive as well.


51:53
Use a reward card to purchase your airline, hotel, resort, cruise


Purchase directly with airline and get your points


I want to talk about purchasing airline tickets with rewards cards. You can use airline credit card or a debit card.

52:34
Idella Fatou: Most definitely, you can go from cabin A, all the way to the top.

53:29
Janice Temple: Let's talk a little bit about Funjet Vacations and Apple Vacations. Those are Vacation Specialist!

Idella Fatou: Most definitely, they take us (travel agents) on FAM trips.


54:30
Janice Temple: Definitely look for the Funjet Vacations specials, I will definitely be posting some on The Skychi Travel Guide Blog.

54:52
Janice Temple: Idella has an upcoming trip to Africa. So tell people a little bit about your trip again.


Idella Fatou: We don't only have trips to Africa.

55:54
Janice Temple: Thank you so much for that Idella. I appreciate you joining with us today.


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Ciao!
Goodbye!



Wednesday, June 18, 2014

TSTGLive Radio Show Guests Stacey McClain OWN's Raising Whitley


Listen To The Skychi Travel Guide Live Radio Show Recorded Broadcast Below





Stacey McClain Own's Raising Whitley TV Show
Stacey McClain Own's Raising Whitley TV Show


Stacey McClain is a writer and producer that hails from the Southside of Chicago. She met
Kym Whitley on the Standup Comedy circuit in the Los Angeles area. Stacey and Kym
became instant friends. Stacey is a down to earth person who shoots from the hip.





We catch up with Stacey on tour in Germany with her cousin Marla Glen who is also
a Chicago native. Marla is a platinum artist who sings with a Chicago Blues feel. Marla
music roots began on the streets of Chicago playing the harmonica. Stacey is currently
writing Marla's autobiography.


Tuesday, June 10, 2014

The Skychi Travel Guide Live Radio Show: Atlantic Impact Youth Travel

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Host +Janice Temple  of The Skychi Travel Guide at
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The topic of today's show is about +atlantic impact  international trip to Barbados;
Rhoda Green- Barbados; 
Travel Blogger +Adedana Ashebir  and a special message from +Globe Trotter  Nicole Brewer.

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About Atlantic Impact International Youth Trip to +Barbados 

Guests 

Rhoda Green will be traveling with youth to Barbados in August The Founder and Chair of Development for The Barbados and Carolina Legacy Foundation.http://www.barbadoscarolinas.org

Travel Bloggers
+Adedana Ashebir 
Addy is a freelance travel writer for the Huffington Post.
Adedana Ashebir - Huffington Post
www.huffingtonpost.com/adedana-ashebir

+Globe Trotter Nicole Brewer special message to +atlantic impact youth
Nicole Brewer is a Detroit Native who is currently studying in Germany.

Interview for Detroit Atlantic Impact Students

Last week we talked to +atlantic impact students:
Jayvon, Kayla, Lerrell, Kenneth and Desmond
plus their teacher Mr. +Jonathan Hui .
+Samantha Kelley of +atlantic impact joined us in the conversation.

Abroad For A Cause With Atlantic Impact

The Skychi Travel Guide Live

UBM TALK LIVE



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This is a recording of an interview with Detroit Denby High School Teacher +Jonathan Hui
and his 10th grade students:

Lerrell - artistic
Kenneth - leader
Desmond - smart
Kayla - outgoing
Jayvon- unique

+Samantha Kelley  +atlantic impact shared the focus of the organization with their in school three year program to teach the students their history, explore local cultural, and an international trip to create students to become innovators in their community.

+Rhoda Green Barbados Carolinas will be accompanying the students to Barbados to show them the history of the country.


The audio below has some technical issues, parts may be difficult to hear.





This is a Google Hangout On Air which is a live broadcast over the internet. The video plays on Google Plus and on Youtube. The Youtube video recording is saved






+BTB Black Travel Bloggers

+Janice Temple +The Skychi Travel Guide Live

 +Adedana Ashebir Freelance Travel Writer Huffington Post

 +Desiree Lowe of Barbados Food Travel Diva

+Rosalind Cummings-Yeates  Farsighted Fly Girl Author Exploring Chicago Blues

We chatted with students about the National Dish of Barbados which is Flying Fish and Coucou.

'Coucou and flying is a recipe made with corn meal, okra, flying fish and topped with an aromatic sauce of tomato, onion, chives, thyme, fresh pepper, garlic and other herbs.  The fish can be steamed, battered & fried or grilled.  Coucou is also known as Fungi in other Caribbean islands such as Dominica, Antigua and the Virgin Islands.  The Italians prepare a similar version of coucou called pollenate.  The recipe for coucou was passed down from African slaves who came to the island in 1644.  The recipe requires consistent stirring of the coucou until it reaches a smooth, even distribution of ingredients and a firmness to be eaten with a fork.  Bajans have invented a tool just for this purpose called a “coucou stick.”

+Rhoda Green  of  Barbados Carolinas gave a history of the connection between Barbados and Carolinas. The British families who settled in Barbados during  slavery times and built plantations to produce sugar. The first born of the second generation stayed in Barbados to run the plantations. The second and third born moved to the Carolinas and settled there.

+Rhoda Green  also cautioned the students not to wear camouflage clothes to Barbados. The military soldiers wear camouflage as their uniform, to prevent confusion she warned the students about wearing those fashions.

+Desiree Lowe  lives in Georgetown, Barbados shared with the students that the island is a small tropical paradise that  is very laid back.

+Rosalind Cummings-Yeates mentioned that Rihanna, a famous singer is from Barbados which would of great interest to the students. She also told the students that Barbados has a British influence and the people are reserved there.

+Adedana Ashebir  stated the students are going to a whole new world, the air will smell different, the food will taste different and the music will be different.


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Monday, June 2, 2014

Help Children Think Bigger Go Farther And Explore their World Atlantic Impact






Help Children Think Bigger Go Farther And Explore their World Atlantic Impact


Please make a charitable donation to  +atlantic impact at www.crowdrise.com/janicetemple


Welcome to The Skychi Travel Guide Live Radio Broadcast and Google Hangout On Air!

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Discuss Flying Secrets, Flight Tales and Hot Topics

Tune into our inaugural radio show on UBM TALK LIVE 

Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 1 pm CST on

+Urban Broadcast Media  at www.urbanbroadcastmedia.com

This is a Crowdrise Fundraiser for www.atlanticimpact.org  #Detroit Students. Share and learn travel tips  with Detroit Denby High School Teacher Jonathan Hui and his students with +atlantic impact member Samantha Kelley, Rhoda Green of www.barbadoscarolinas.org,  +BTB Black Travel Bloggers   +Adedana Ashebir  +Globe Trotter  Nicole Brewer Detroit Native, +Rosalind Cummings-Yeates   +Desiree Lowe  Barbados Resident who answer their questions about their fears and concerns on traveling to #Barbados .


Help Children Think Bigger Go Farther And Explore their World Atlantic Impact



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Discussion : Thoughts For A First Traveler

Thoughts For A First Traveler?

1. What is it like to travel?

2. How was the vibe?

3. How did you feel?

4. How was the community?

5. Were you uncomfortable?

6. Did you feel different?

7. What did you gain from the experience?

8. What is it like to travel on a plane?

9. What is it like before and after to travel?

10. Do you have a website or blog that I can read about how you felt?


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Help Children Think Bigger Go Farther And Explore their World Atlantic Impact



Please make a charitable donation to  +atlantic impact at www.crowdrise.com/janicetemple


Help Children Think Bigger Go Farther And Explore their World Atlantic Impact