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Where to stay and Play in the MIA

2012-05-01T17:58:00.000-07:00

If you are thinking of a place to visit to kick off your summer then get it started in MIAMI Florida for Memorial Day weekend. This is one the biggest weekends in the MIA! South Beach will be filled with celebrities, concerts, parties, contest, fashion shows and much more. All of the weekend’s events happen on south beach three main streets Collins Ave, Washing Ave and Ocean Dr. If you stay on any of these streets there is no need to obtain a rental car as all of the weekend’s events are in walking distance.

When planning a flight to Miami remember that you have two airports to choose from Miami International and Fort Lauderdale Airport. Fort Lauderdale Airport is about 30 minutes from South Beach. However Miami Airport is 15 minutes from the South Beach area. Flights seem to be cheaper when choosing Miami International Airport as this is a larger airport with more variety of airlines.

Some of my favorite places to stay while in Miami Beach are the Loews Miami Beach, Fontaine Bleau Hotel and the Holiday Inn Miami Beach. All three are for different budget types but they all serve the same purpose of fun and relaxation! The Holiday Inn Miami Beach has the Holiday in name we have all grown to know with that touch of MIA to spice it up. The Lowes Miami Beach has the words luxury written all over it. This hotel has Food Network Celebrity restaurants, boutiques, and an awesome pool bar. Lastly the Fontaine Bleau Hotel is the Lowes Miami Beach times 10! You will never leave the hotel! It has dining, pool, beach, bars and night clubs all under one roof.

When night falls make sure to visit all of the night clubs you have seen the celebrities hit on TV. Such as Mansions, Club Deep and Club BEDS. Also visit my personal favorite Wet Willies and have yourself a Octane margarita.

If you are all clubbed out make sure and enjoy some shopping at the Dolphin mall or Bay Harbor. While at Bay Harbor you can also enjoy a lunch or dinner casino cruise. It’s a perfect way to dine, drink and win money! There is so much to do in Miami that you can’t do it all in one weekend.

Traveling with the Diva.... A and A Travel Diva: The NO, A and A Travel Style!

2012-03-28T19:17:00.001-07:00

Traveling with the Diva.... A and A Travel Diva: The NO, A and A Travel Style!: If you are looking for a vacation filled with great food, great shopping, and great night life then New Orleans is the place for you. New...

The NO, A and A Travel Style!

2012-03-28T18:00:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for a vacation filled with great food, great shopping, and great night life then New Orleans is the place for you. New Orleans is the place that has a parade any day of the week. The food is amazing and like nothing you will ever eat and the clubs close when the last person leaves.

One of the best things about visiting New Orleans is that it is in driving distance for me in Columbus, GA. It is merely a 5 hour drive from home. I have stayed in a number of hotels in New Orleans. I usually try to stay in the Canal Street area. Some of my hotel recommendations are the Bourbon Orleans Hotel (www.bourbonorleans.com), The JW Marriott (www.marriott.com/NewOrleans) and the W French Quarters. The main areas to stay while in New Orleans are Bourbon Street, Canal Street and Poydras Street.

Bourbon Street has most of the New Orleans night life located all in one place. You can visit a bar, a night club, a dance club, a jazz club, a strip club all on one street. This is the place to stay for the party animal. On my last stay in New Orleans I visited some of the night spots on Bourbon Street. I was having such a great time that I looked out the window and thought I saw the sun coming up. So I asked the bartender what time does the club close. She laughed and said “when the last person leaves”. After enjoying a few more songs and spirits I walked out the club and sure enough it was 7 am. I have never had so much fun!

Canal Street is the famous street everyone thinks of when they think of New Orleans. This street is lined with shopping and Gumbo or Po’Boys on every corner. The best part about this street is the TROLLEY CARS. The trolley cars only cost one dollar to ride and you can practically visit the whole city for this amount. And is this isn’t good enough then at the far end of Canal Street is the Harrah’s Hotel and Casino. This is where the High Rollers like hang out at during the Essence Festival. The Harrah’s hotel and Casino also has a great buffet with every food you can name.

Poydras street is the place where the Saints dwell. www.superdome.com This is the street where New Orleans Superdome is located. Also all of the concerts for the Essence Festival are at the Superdome (http://www.essence.com/festivals/2012/essence-music-festival/). During the Essence Festival the street is lined with venders from miles around selling everything from flip flips to chicken and waffles. I think that everyone should visit the city of New Orleans at least once in their life.

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2011-12-23T10:29:00.000-08:00

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2011-12-23T10:11:00.000-08:00

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Traveling with the Diva.... A and A Travel Diva: Why Use a Travel Agent

2011-11-08T19:13:00.000-08:00

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Why Use a Travel Agent

2011-11-08T19:09:00.000-08:00

Travel expertise. Transportation, flight costs, location information and the inside scoop on the best places to dine and shop this is all part of a travel agent’s job. Their years of experience and knowledge makes them know exactly where to look for exactly what you need. Take advantage of their expertise and let them help you plan an amazing trip.

Save time. A lot of time and research goes into planning a trip right. Finding the best hotel rates, looking at flight schedules and Goggling the sights to see can be a time-consuming process. Between work and family responsibilities, a lot of people don’t have the time to plan all their trip details. This is where a travel agent comes in.

Simplify your trip. You’re going on vacation, so you should truly go on vacation! There can be a lot of complications and stress when planning a trip as well as during a trip. Luckily, it’s some people’s jobs to make sure you can go enjoy your vacation!

In case of an emergency. The worst place to have an emergency is when you’re away from home. If anything goes wrong, whether it be a mistake with the hotel or a medical emergency that requires you to fly home early, it’s nice to have someone with the power and connections to “fix things” quickly. If something goes wrong, it’s helpful to have another person away from the situation who can help the situation!

In the end, our vote goes to working with a travel agent. Yes, travel websites are extremely convenient, but part of the excitement on going on a trip is relaxing and getting away from the routine. So why use a travel agent? It will make your entire trip relaxed and simplified by having someone plan it for you! We all know you can do it all yourself online. But the using a travel agent is the LUXURY of not having to!

Black Friday Shopping Spree

2011-10-10T14:35:00.000-07:00

Black Friday Shopping Spree

Thursday, November 24, 2011 at 10:00 PM - Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 11:55 PM (ET)

Saint Augustine, FL

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Event Details

Join A and A Travel as we take on the SHOPPING BEAST at Premium Outlet Mall in St Augistine, Fl.

Don't wait til the last minute to shop for Christmas. Use your Christmas Bonus and GET ON THE BUS!

Event Schedule:

11/24 Depart from Columbus (Macon Rd K Mart Parking Lot) @ 10 pm
Stop in Jacksonville FL for Breakfast @ 3 am (1 1/2 Hour Break)
11/25 Arrive at destination @ 6am for SHOPPING!!!!!
Check in to hotel @ 2 pm
MORE SHOPPING!!!!!!!
Dinner on your own
11/26 Shopping until 4 pm
Back home by 11:55pm 11/26

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Room Occupancy	Cost/Deposit	Deposit Due Date/Balance Due
Single	250.00 pp/50.00 pp	Oct 02, 2011/Oct 20, 2011
Double	200.00 pp/50.00 pp	Oct 02, 2011/Oct 20, 2011
Triple	175.00 pp/50.00 pp	Oct 02, 2011/Oct 20, 2011
Quad	125.00 pp/50.00 pp	Oct 02, 2011/Oct 20, 2011

Get your friends and relatives together and take advantage of a Quad room! Remember there is no limit on truck space! We have a bus to accomidate all your purchases!

*** All deposits are non-refundable due to contractual obligations with vendors.
****Deposit dates are merely a guideline. All seats are on a first come first serve basis. Once bus is full A and A Travel will end space sales.

Questions please contact A and A Travel at request@aandatravelservice.com or call 706-464-8966 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 706-464-8966

2nd Annual A and A Travel Charity Bowling Tournament...Giving Back Means Just That!

2011-10-10T14:29:00.000-07:00

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2^nd Annual A and A Travel Service Charity Bowling Tournament

This event will take place November 12, 2011 at Peach Bowl Lanes in Columbus, GA at 6pm

The mission for this event is to raise money for Christmas Toys for underprivileged families in the Columbus/Phenix City Area. In today’s economic decline it is imperative that we as a community take care of those who will someday take care of us. At A and A Travel we believe that to whom much is given much is required. Although we are a fairly new business we feel that it is necessary to give back to those in need. It is important that children all over the Columbus/Phenix City area are able to enjoy the Christmas Holiday with a gift of love.

Thank you for your interest in the 2nd Annual A and A Travel Service Charity Bowling Tournament. This event is a team effort tournament, with a winner being named at the end of the games. Here are the guidelines for this event:

Each team must have at least 5 members but no more than 6 members.

2. The registration fee for each team member is 25.00 per person. This fee will cover lane fees for the tournament, shoe rental, commemorative tournament t-shirt and light refreshments.

3. Attached is a patron signup sheet so that each team member can obtain donations in the community to cover their registration fee or the team member can opt to cover his/her own registration expenses.

4. Each team will need to complete a registration sheet and come up with a creative team name.

5. Registration forms are due on October 1, 2011 and can be emailed to acopeland@aandatravelservice.com

6. The deadline for registration FEES is Friday October 15, 2011.

7. Pay online Or Mail payments to address below All checks should be made payable to: A and A Travel and please mark toy drive in the memo section.

8. There will be a trophy given for First Place and that team will be crowned BIG PINZ OF COLUMBUS. There will also be a trophy for last place and that team will be crowned NO PINZ OF COLUMBUS. We will also present a prize for the team with the most creative team name and attire.

9. The tournament will start promptly at 6pm. Teams will be able to sign as early as 5:30 pm and enjoy light refreshment before the games.

All teams welcome: corporate teams, school teams, friends and family teams, civic group teams all welcome. Come out and make a difference in a child’s life for Christmas!

Their will also be a Toy Donation Box at this event! All proceeds will and Toys will benefit the 3rd Annual Xpert Tax Service Community Toy Giveaway and Dinner scheduled for December 4, 2011

Can I get a Passport if I have a Felony or Owe Child Support?????

2011-06-30T09:48:00.000-07:00

Yes, at least in the United States. There is nothing in U.S. law that prevents most felons from receiving a passport -- unless the terms of parole, probation or sentencing deny the person a right to a passport or international travel.

A passport is a document that certifies a person's citizenship. It is not a guarantee of character or anything else; it is basically another form of ID. In fact, the passport form doesn't even ask the
applicant about criminal history.

Traditionally, there is just one type of felony that would prevent the person from getting a passport. A person is ineligible if he or she has "been convicted by a court or court martial of competent
jurisdiction of committing any act of treason against or some kind of terrorism.

A more recent U.S. law prohibits the issuing of a passport if a person crossed an international border to commit a felonious drug offense. (In some cases, a passport can be denied even if the offense was a
misdemeanor, provided the person crossed an international border to commit the crime.) That law can be found here:

Section 2714. Denial of passports to certain convicted drug
traffickers
http://caselaw.lp.findlaw.com/casecode/u…
Other than those exceptions, there is no provision in federal law for denying a passport for the mere act of having a felony record. It can be denied only if the person is subject to arrest or if the person is
prohibited by terms of parole or probation from having a passport.

A passport can also be denied if the individual has outstanding child-support payments of more than $5,000. But what sorry person lets there child support get $5,000 behind. Check the link below for more information.

Other reasons for passport application denial
http://www.passportexpress.com/?page=den…

I am in no way shape or form a member of the judicial system, immigration, or passport authority. This is merely information I researched!

Some Vacations Spots are not for the kids

2011-06-28T21:52:00.000-07:00

Every vacation is not Kid Friendly! There should not be families with small children visiting places like South Beach Miami or New Orleans unless you already live in that area or you are visiting family members. These cities have limited kid friendly activities. These are spots you visit when you have a sitter to take care of the kids. I recently visited New Orleans with my 50 year old mother and 5 year old daughter. My brother who is a resident of the are was our host. We enjoyed wonderful dining at excellent eateries. The only place that my daughter really enjoyed was the aquarium. Everything else was completely for adults. On another vacation my family took a 5 day cruise out of Miami. We arrived a few days early to enjoy the city. We did have a chance to visit a Miami Heat game while there. However it was not a kid friendly place to bring a 5 year old. We went shopping and went to the pier and the beaches. However if you haven't been to MIA please be advised that thong bikini are a normal dress for walking down the street. My daughter asked my if their mommy know they were outside with their bottoms out. With that said it is our jobs as parents to make sure that we research the places we choose for vacation. We want our children exposed to different things to broaden there horizons not to scare the life out of them.