It’s not the end of overpriced airline tickets, but it’s a step in the right direction! It will come as a surprise to many that airlines have policies which will help put money back in your pocket, rather than siphoning it out!

If you’ve purchased a non-refundable ticket and the price drops before your departure, your airline may actually refund, or at least provide you with travel vouchers, in the amount of the difference! Depending on your flight and ticketing procedures, a change fee of up to $150 may apply, but in many instances it is more than appropriate to at least inquire about such policies.

Southwest, for example, offers a cash refund without a change fee! On the other hand, companies like AirTran, Frontier, and Virgin America don’t offer any sort of refund or vouchers. Alaska, American, Continental, Delta, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Northwest, Midwest, United, and US Airways all provide vouchers, although some deduct change fees. Some airlines,  however, allow you to cancel your reservation within a certain timeframe and rebook at the lower rate!

We all loathe air-travel, but this is one thing to restore a little confidence in customer service! If you’re intrigued, there’s even more details in a recent USA Today article.

Cities around the world are gearing up for one of the busiest, yet coldest, times of year. Daytona Beach is not an exception…unless you consider a balmy 70 degrees cold! With average highs above 65F throughout the winter, the US offers few better places than Daytona to enjoy holiday festivities!

Holiday travelers can enjoy the Halifax River Yacht Club’s Christmas Boat Parade on Dec 13th. New Year’s festivities range from the Ponce Inlet Lighthouse Celebration to the ‘Happy New Year Daytona Beach’ party where 8 blocks of Main Street are blocked off for non-stop excitement!

No trip to Daytona is complete without attending one of the fascinating races at the Daytona International Speedway! There is no better time than the ‘Daytona SpeedWeeks’ from January 24th through February 15th. A series of six events, culminating with the world-famous Daytona 500, keep the track a hot-spot for endless action!

Finally, Daytona’s infamous ‘Daytona Beach Bike Week’ is one of the largest motorcycle rallies in the country. Hosting over 500,000 bikers and enthusiasts throughout the 10 day event. The event includes motorcycle races, shows, concerts, parties and all-out street festivals. In its 68th year, Bike Week 2009 is a must see in Daytona this season.

When one plans their winter vacation very often it is made up of either white sandy beaches or white snowy peaks. This year, however, red rock cliffs, adobe architecture, and a bright blue sky offer an exciting break from worn out traditions. Seated next to the beautiful Verde Valley and only a short trip to the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Arizona is a year-round gem of pristine golf-courses, adventurous landscapes, superior shopping and more-than-comfortable temperatures! With average temperatures of up to 60 degrees in January, Sedona is a great escape from the winter chill. The team at Resort Rentals has told you before about all of the things to do throughout the year in Sedona. Now we want to highlight some of the entertaining and

exciting events this season in beautiful Sedona!

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