You will be charged $189.95 for your phone rental at the time of your order. Once we receive back your phone rental, we will credit your credit card, minus the fee for the rental period you requested. Please note late fees may be accessed if applicable.

Each cellular phone rental comes complete with:

• One (1) hand-held GSM phone
• One (1) re-chargeable battery
• One (1) dual-voltage charger
• International plug adapters
• Instructions

If you receive your rental devoid of any of these parts or accessories, please contact us immediately so that we can send you a replacement and to prevent you from being billed for missing parts.

The rental of a GSM phone does not include a SIM card, which is required to operate the GSM phone. If you do not have a working SIM card, you may purchase one from us. Click here to view our selection of SIM cards for around the world!

Delivery Rates:

Delivery Rates (within the US)
Method	Rate
3-Day	$18
2-Day	$28
Overnight	$36
Overnight Delivery before 10:30AM	$45

GSM Phone Rental Return:

When you are ready to return your rental phone, call our office at 1-800-733-2209 and inform our sales staff. Please have your order or invoice number ready before calling. We will have a UPS Pickup Tag emailed to your email address. Please remember that when renting a phone from us, you must have a valid email address along with a working computer and printer. When you receive the pickup tag, print it out, put it on your return package and call UPS at 1-800-PICK-UPS to schedule your pickup, or find UPS locations where you can drop your rental off. Your rental ends the day in which UPS picks up your package.

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Discounted Cruises - Things You Should Know

By: Dr Deepak Dutta - [travel]

Posted 01/16/06

What is the same thing did 11 million people worldwide do in 2004? They took a cruise. Of course, some extremely rich people did not take a cruise technically but they used their yachts and spent days in opulence in the midst of the ocean. But for people like you and me, we have to be content with a cruise package offered by various travel agencies. If you think cruising is for old people or your parents, than you are wrong, my friend.

Before you hurry up and buy your discounted cruise tickets advertised in the Internet or one of those travel magazines, you should be aware of the reality. Cruise prices are going up every year. Rooms are filling up very fast. So, bargains may not always be available. However, bargain prices can be found just before or after the holidays, or in shoulder seasons. Shoulder seasons vary from region to region, for example September for Alaskan cruises.

Get ready for some unexpected problems in a deep discounted cruise ship. But, hey, don't forget that you also saved a bundle by purchasing a discounted trip. Engine problems are very common and some port of calls may be cancelled due to engine problems. If a port of call is cancelled you may have little recourse for a partial refund because your discounted ticket may have small prints that say that the cruise line can change their itinerates at their discretion.

Imagine thousands of people in close proximity in a cruise ship. What do you expect? Well, how about viruses? Yes, a cruise ship is an idle breeding ground for all those nasty viruses. Check the CDC (center for Disease Control) web site for worldwide virus outbreak. But that should not dampen your cruise going spirit. Just stay healthy, exercise, wash your hands frequently with disinfecting soap and you will be fine.

Don't pay a premium for airfare purchased through the cruise lines even if they promise you that they will hold the ship if your flight is delayed. Shop for your own airfare and the connections you prefer. Most of the time you will be ahead of the game and you don't have to fly red eye or use lousy connections.

If the cruise line is promising an all-inclusive fare, try to understand their language. They are saying, hey, we will cover your foods, non-alcoholic drinks, and entertainment. You are on your own if you want to get intoxicated. But that should be fine because there is not much opportunity to spend a fortune in a discounted cruise ship.

Don't fall for the gourmet food hype. Realize that it is a buffet style food, plenty, good but definitely not gourmet. There may be alternative restaurants besides the buffet style food. Sometimes, you have to pay in those restaurants. So be prepared for that.

When the ship arrives at a port of call, either you can purchase their excursion tour or explore on your own. These excursion tours are money maker for cruise lines. If you want to purchase travel insurance, shop at insuremytrip.com and try to avoid the insurance offered by the cruise line. Don't get upset, if you find beer and pretzels, instead of, champagne and caviar. Enjoy your cruise and be happy that you are not spending a fortune for your vacation.

If you know what to expect when you buy your discounted cruise ticket, you can minimize your frustration and increase your cruising pleasure.

Dr. Deepak Dutta is the creator of http://www.semanticbay.com - an interactive social network website based on user shared text and picture contents on any topics. Website creators, publishers, and maintainers can promote their website at SemanticBay.com using website articles. Users can join for free, invite friends, maintain buddy lists, rate contents, comments on contents and earn points.

Cruising the Caribbean should be on your list of goals for 2006

By: TJ Elliott - [travel]

Posted 01/13/06

Even if you have traveled to the Caribbean before, working with a licensed travel agent is an excellent idea. Not only does a travel agent have a wealth of resources on destinations and cruise lines, but they are also the best person to contact with questions or concerns. Working with an agent from the beginning will make your whole trip smoother and more relaxing, giving you time to focus on enjoying yourself.

There are many different islands you can visit in the Caribbean-each with its own distinct flair. No matter which island you choose, you're bound to have a fabulous time. I have decided to share some information about the USVI and BVI for all you future cruisers because if there is one trip you must book in your lifetime, it is visiting the Virgin Islands.

First, there are the US Virgin Islands consisting of a few large and many small islands, the large and most well known are St. Thomas, St. Croix, and St. John. St. Thomas is a very mountainous island and is a frequent cruise stop for most cruise lines. St. Thomas is home to a beautiful town called Charlotte Amalie which also happens to be the capital of the Virgin Islands. The town was named in 1962 after the Queen of Denmark and has a population of approximately 62,000. Tourism is the name of the game on St. Thomas attracting over 3 million tourists per year.

St. Croix is the first island Christopher Columbus landed on and originally named it Santa Cruz. I understand his stay was brief there and he was forced to flee, later naming the group of islands Las Islas Virgenes or The Virgin Islands. St. Croix is the largest of the USVI at 82 square miles and right off the north east side of the island you will find Buck Island which happens to be one of the world's finest dive spots.

St. John is the smallest of the islands and is most well known for its untouched forests and beaches which are part of the National Park. They offer a phenomenal Jeep or Safari bus tour that is sure to be a memorable experience. Some of the land activities also include horseback riding, donkey trail rides, rock climbing, exploring historic ruins, and some of the clearest scuba diving imaginable.

Next we have the British Virgin Islands which consist of over 50 islands and cays. The primary islands are Tortola and Virgin Gorda.

Tortola, which may sound familiar due to the recent success of the film, "Pirates of the Caribbean", is very spectacular. Tortola is the main island of the BVI. Due to the turtle like shape of the island, the island is dually named. Driving the island alone can be a magnificent experience. Take a jeep ride around the island and take witness of the spectacular landscape filled with hairpin turns and sheer descents.

Virgin Gorda is about 20 miles east of Tortola, 80 miles east of Puerto Rico. Virgin Gorda is a must see and one of the sightseeing stops that you must make sure to visit is "The Baths. One of nature's greatest creations, the unique landscape is filled with crystal clear tidal pools, caves to explore and play in, surrounded by these giant boulders that give the unique area a fort type of feeling. Your family, loved ones, lover, everyone will adore this spot.

Which Cruise Lines visit the Virgin Islands?

Most Cruise Lines do, make it your travel agents job to find the right one for you. Look for the last minute deals; you can save a lot of money that way. Here are some that look great to me:

Carnival Cruise Line, Carnival Liberty - 8-day Cruise Starting in Fort Lauderdale with stops in San Juan, St. Thomas, Antigua, Tortola, Nassau 2006 Sails: Jan 7, Mar 4, Apr 1, Dec 9

Disney Cruise Line, Disney Magic - 7-day Cruise 7 Days Starting in Port Canaveral with stops at St. Maarten, St. Thomas, St. Johns, Castaway Cay 2006 Sails: Jan 7, Jan 21, Feb 4, Feb 18, Mar 4, Mar 18, Apr 1, Apr 15, Apr 29, May 13, Jun 10, Jul 8, Aug 5, Sep 2, Sep 30, Oct 28, Nov 25

Holland America Line, Zuiderdam - 11-day Cruise 11 Days Starting in Norfolk with stops in Half Moon Cay, St Thomas, Cabrits, Roseau, Bridgetown, Basseterre, San Juan 2006 Sails: Jan 7, Feb 9, Feb 20, Mar 3, Mar 14, Mar 25

Princess Cruises, Caribbean Princess - 7-day Cruise 7 Days Starting in Ft. Lauderdale with stops in St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Princess Cays 2006 Sails: Jan 7, Jan 14, Jan 21, Jan 28, Feb 4, Feb 11, Feb 18, Feb 25, Mar 4, Mar 11, Mar 18, Mar 25, Apr 1, Apr 8, Apr 15, Apr 22, Apr 29, May 13, May 27, Jun 10, Jun 24, Jul 8, Jul 22

When you are shopping for deals and dates, use an online travel agent to help you. There are so many great informational cruise sites on the internet these days with tons of helpful tips and info. Let an agent help you find a cruise and let them help you decide which gorgeous sun-drenched island will be best for your getaway.

Since many Caribbean cruises depart from such exotic ports as Fort Lauderdale and San Juan, Puerto Rico, you might consider combining your cruise with a layover in your port of departure. These areas are steeped in history and interesting culture, and are a wonderful way to extend your vacation. In addition to helping you book your cruise, your travel agent will be able to help you arrange all aspects of your travel, including deluxe hotel accommodations and airfare to your port of departure.