custom - Blogs - Tripatini2024-03-28T12:02:42Zhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/feed/tag/customHow Nalgene Water Bottles Can Help To Promote Your Travel Agencyhttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/how-nalgene-water-bottles-can-help-to-promote-your-travel-agency2020-04-08T08:38:00.000Z2020-04-08T08:38:00.000ZRaphaelDanielshttps://tripatini.com/members/RaphaelDaniels<div><p>Frequently increasing sales in businesses is one of the main aims of any travel agency. Nowadays, the competition is plenty and rough as many travel agencies are establishing every day. Each of these agencies is trying to compete for a piece of cake and sell more to clients. Unfortunately, a good number of them lose focus while competing for clients. So instead of winning more clients to their agency, they don’t recall who they are doing it for. If you want your travel agency to be recognized, you must be ready to be more creative than your competitors. Adding creativity to your agency and some ideas from an <strong><a href="https://www.tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/6-best-travel-bloggers-india" target="_blank">experienced travel</a></strong> agent, you can definitely spread the word of your business without hurting your wallet.</p><p>Normally, circulating promotional custom water bottles that contain your agency slogan, logo, and labels can be a creative way to reach out to many people. Although the choice of item to use depends on your budget, target audience and the reason for advertising, promotional custom water bottles are the best to offer to your clients and employees.</p><p><strong>Here is how they can be used to promote your agency</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Conferences and meetings</strong></li></ul><p>If your travel agency holds a conference or meeting, it is a great idea to utilize custom water bottles. Basically, people like taking water while in the meeting, if you offer custom bottled water, people will notice the brand and some will consider taking the bottle to their homes since they are reusable.</p><ul><li><strong>Guest rooms</strong></li></ul><p>Traveling agencies have nice rooms for their clients. It is a great idea to place them there as many of them will have some time to check the label. Probably, if it is appealing and if they like the place, they’ll carry the bottle to show their friends and loved ones.</p><p><a href="https://www.ferrehogar.es/WebRoot/StoreES2/Shops/eb2406/5128/A18C/569B/E084/AF12/D94C/9B0F/69A0/Botella_Boca_Estrecha__8220_Everyday_8221__05_l_Azul_ml.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="https://www.ferrehogar.es/WebRoot/StoreES2/Shops/eb2406/5128/A18C/569B/E084/AF12/D94C/9B0F/69A0/Botella_Boca_Estrecha__8220_Everyday_8221__05_l_Azul_ml.jpg?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-center" width="331" height="449" alt="Botella_Boca_Estrecha__8220_Everyday_8221__05_l_Azul_ml.jpg?profile=RESIZE_710x" /></a></p><ul><li><strong>Offer them for free</strong></li></ul><p>Giving out custom water bottles for free to your clients is a better way to help promote your agency. Basically, if they take the bottles to their homes, families, friends, and relatives might be interested in visiting your agency. Therefore, it is a nice way to reach out to potential customers.</p><ul><li><strong>Restaurants</strong></li></ul><p>Almost everyone likes taking a nap in a restaurant when they wake up. It is a nice idea to consider putting some custom water bottles in these hotels as it is a nice place to get noticed by potential clients. Other people will also consider taking these bottles with them to store their favorite nap to take later.</p><p><strong>Bottom line</strong></p><p>Basically, there is no creative and easy method of promoting and advertising your brand information to as many individuals as possible at cost-friendly prices like utilizing custom promotional water bottles. With this type of promotion, you have the freedom to choose things like shape and design of your water bottle, how your logo or label will appear, and the font to utilize, etc. In short, you can choose what to include on your travel agency personality and the message to add.</p><p>Finally, when looking for the right custom water bottles that can help take your advertisement and promotion to the next level, you can always choose promotional water bottles. Want to buy custom water bottles? Visit <strong><a href="https://www.promotionalitems.me/" target="_blank">promotionalitems.me</a></strong> where you can find the best custom water bottles at affordable price.</p></div>Helpful tips for building in Costa Rica’s tropical climatehttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/helpful-tips-for-building-in-costa-rica-s-tropical-climate2015-10-22T19:35:09.000Z2015-10-22T19:35:09.000ZShannon Farleyhttps://tripatini.com/members/ShannonFarley<div><p><b><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9296607059,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9296607059,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="640" alt="9296607059?profile=original" /></a>Building in Costa Rica</b> is very different from North America and most of Europe. Located between 9 and 11 degrees latitude above the equator, <b>Costa Rica’s tropical climate</b> comes with its own special considerations.</p><p>There are four constants in Costa Rica: <b>sun, rain, wind, and … more sun, rain and wind!</b> Unlike Northern Hemisphere homes designed for freeze-thaw cycles, <b>Costa Rica’s eternal tropical climate deals mostly with varying levels of humidity.</b> Then there is all of that <b>amazing tropical biodiversity</b> – think: termites, ants, beetles and millions of other insects. Of course, being bisected from top to bottom by a chain of volcanoes, and sitting on top of shifting tectonic plates makes for a great deal of <b>seismic activity</b>.</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008952687,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008952687,original{{/staticFileLink}}" width="640" alt="9008952687?profile=original" /></a></p><p>Here are some <b>top points for building a home in Costa Rica</b>. The country’s microclimates vary greatly depending on location; these tips are focused on the Central Valley area, specifically in <a href="http://costarica.com/atenas/" target="_blank">Atenas, Costa Rica</a>. Learn all about Atenas in this super handy <a href="http://www.atenasrealestate.cr/articles/193-all-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-atenas-costa-rica.html" target="_blank">guide to living in Atenas</a> from Costa Rica realtors <a href="http://www.atenasrealestate.cr/" target="_blank">Pure Life Development of Atenas</a>.</p><p> </p><ul><li>Construction in Costa Rica typically uses cement cinder block, because it fares better with high humidity and reduces the risk of termite infestation compared to wood. Homes built mostly with wood also require higher maintenance with a humid climate.<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009000857,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="250" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009000857,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9009000857?profile=original" /></a></li></ul><ul><li>Steel framing lasts longer than wood, but must be galvanized steel or have several coats of anti-corrosive lead paint.<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9296607076,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="400" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9296607076,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9296607076?profile=original" /></a></li></ul><ul><li>No need for insulation or central heating. In hot tropical Costa Rica, you don’t want heat trapped in your house, and you definitely don’t need a heater! </li></ul><ul><li>Use drywall sparingly. High moisture levels in Costa Rica lead to mold with drywall. Interior finishes that withstand high humidity include high-gloss paint, concrete, stone, and treated hardwoods. However, add realtors Easters and Gonzalez, this is a tropical country, so mold will grow, period!</li></ul><ul><li>Ceramic tile floors keep your home cool, don’t suck up humidity like carpet, and are easy to clean.<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009001453,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="300" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009001453,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9009001453?profile=original" /></a></li></ul><ul><li>Cross-ventilation for air flow is the key. Tropical homes use breezeways, French doors and lots of windows to keep air circulating for cooler temperatures and to evaporate moisture. Be sure to have screens and screen doors to prevent bugs from entering your home at dusk, and at the time of year right after the first rains when they suddenly populate by the millions. Houses also should include ceiling fans for additional cooling and air flow.<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009001674,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="500" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009001674,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9009001674?profile=original" /></a></li></ul><ul><li>Cool your house with lots of shade. Extended roof eaves, wrap-around porches and plenty of plants create natural shade and are ideal for tropical living.<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009001871,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="500" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009001871,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9009001871?profile=original" /></a></li></ul><ul><li>Swimming pools can be built with concrete and beautifully tiled – for a much lower cost than in the USA. Or the latest trend is pre-fabricated fiberglass pools, which are low-maintenance and flexible – perfect for a seismic country like Costa Rica.<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9296606497,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="500" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9296606497,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9296606497?profile=original" /></a></li></ul><ul><li><a href="http://www.puravidasunsets.com/green-building/" target="_blank">Eco-construction options in Costa Rica</a>: use sustainable woods like teak; roof tiles made from recycled plastic banana bags that look like terracotta tiles; solar power and especially solar hot water heaters.<a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009002691,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="500" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009002691,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9009002691?profile=original" /></a></li></ul><ul><li>Traditional Costa Rican construction is solid. The foundation, walls and roof are all tied together with rebar and concrete with seismic plates for better stability. </li></ul><ul><li>Whole-house voltage surge protection is a valuable investment to prevent high-tech electronics and appliances from being easily damaged during electrical storms.</li></ul><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009002486,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="600" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009002486,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9009002486?profile=original" /></a></p><p><a href="http://www.atenasrealestate.cr/index.php/costa-rica-land-and-farms-for-sale" target="_blank">Build a custom home in Atenas, Costa Rica</a> </p><p>With an ideal location, <b>Atenas, Costa Rica</b> offers everything for a comfortable tropical life. Atenas is <b>located between the</b> <b>capital city of San Jose</b> and <b>Pacific Coast beaches</b>. Atenas claims it has the <b>“<a href="http://www.atenasrealestate.cr/index.php/articles/163-does-atenas-costa-rica-have-the-best-climate" target="_blank">Best Climate in the World</a>;”</b> while that may or may not be true, Atenas’ elevation from 2,200 to 4,000 feet and its many ridges and valleys give the town a <b>moderate climate</b>.</p><p><b><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9009003258,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="650" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9009003258,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9009003258?profile=original" /></a></b></p><p><a href="http://www.atenasrealestate.cr/index.php/about-us" target="_blank">Atenas Costa Rica realtors</a>, Dennis Easters and Gerardo Gonzalez Porras, have been successfully helping customers <b>buy <a href="http://www.atenasrealestate.cr/index.php/costa-rica-homes-for-rental-and-sale" target="_blank">homes for sale in Atenas Costa Rica</a>,</b> and do <b>home construction in Costa Rica</b> for 10 years. Call or email them today to discuss your Atenas Costa Rica real estate needs.</p><p> </p><p><b><i>Article by Shannon Farley</i></b></p></div>See why Costa Rica was named top five best places in the world to retirehttps://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/see-why-costa-rica-was-named-top-five-best-places-in-the-world-to2015-03-19T02:32:31.000Z2015-03-19T02:32:31.000ZShannon Farleyhttps://tripatini.com/members/ShannonFarley<div><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008933855,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="650" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008933855,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008933855?profile=original" /></a>John Boggs first <b>fell in love with Costa Rica</b> many years ago when he was in the Air Force stationed in Panama. He visited Costa Rica frequently for R&R and on business, but it wasn’t until 2013 when he and his wife, Gay, finally <b>moved to the renowned tropical country to retire</b>.</p><p> </p><p>Selling their house in Virginia, they opted for the <b>adventure of</b> <b>international retirement life</b> and chose <a href="http://www.atenasrealestate.cr/index.php/articles/162-making-atenas-costa-rica-your-new-home" target="_blank">Atenas, Costa Rica</a> <b>for their new home</b>. The couple liked <b>Costa Rica’s</b> <b>family-based culture</b> and chose <b>Atenas</b> for its <b>great location</b>. The small country town is located 45 minutes from the <b>capital city of San Jose</b>, 30 minutes from the <b>Juan Santamaria International Airport</b>, and 45 minutes from <b>Pacific Coast beaches</b>.</p><p> </p><p>“We love the people here. It is a <b>very respectful country and the people are so kind</b>. It reminds us of how the United States was when we were growing up, very family based,” explained Gay Boggs. “In Atenas, we love that we are so close to great health care and close to the airport. It is a <b>small town atmosphere</b> but is very <b>close to everything that we need</b>.”</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008934097,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="550" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008934097,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008934097?profile=original" /></a>The Boggs’ are not alone in moving to the country CNN recently named “<b>one of the most amazing destinations for 2015.”</b> <b>Costa Rica,</b> along with <b>Ecuador, Panama and Mexico</b>, are all <b><a href="http://internationalliving.com/2015/01/the-best-places-to-retire-2015/" target="_blank">top five best places in the world to retire</a>,</b> according to the <b>2015 International Living Retirement Index.</b></p><p>Retirees laud <b><a href="http://www.atenasrealestate.cr/index.php/costa-rica-land-and-farms-for-sale" target="_blank">Costa Rica’s affordable real estate</a> and cost of living, good private health care, great weather and relaxed lifestyle</b> as attractive reasons to move to the Central American nation.</p><p>Don and Janie Orsino of Southern California were considering <b>Costa Rica, Panama, Ecuador and Uruguay for places they might like to retire</b>, until they visited Costa Rica. “We did one of those <b>retirement tours in Costa Rica</b>, and we were so convinced after that tour that we didn’t go to those other places,” said Don Orsino. “Everywhere your eye falls <b>it is so beautiful</b>. The weather is great. The <b>people are the friendliest</b> of anywhere in the world, and it has a <b>good stable economy</b> for us to buy a house.”</p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008934260,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="550" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008934260,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008934260?profile=original" /></a> </p><p>The Orsinos found their <b>new <a href="http://www.atenasrealestate.cr/index.php/costa-rica-homes-for-rental-and-sale" target="_blank">retirement home in Atenas, Costa Rica</a></b> in November 2014 using realtor Dennis Easters of <a href="http://www.atenasrealestate.cr/" target="_blank">Pure Life Development of Atenas</a>. “Atenas is a neat little town with a lot of nice shops. It is <b>close to the beach,”</b> said Orsino. “We also chose Atenas because if in the future we decide we want to use our home as a <a href="http://www.atenasrealestate.cr/index.php/articles/167-vacation-rentals-are-the-new-way-to-stay-in-atenas-costa-rica" target="_blank">vacation rental</a>, or even if we decide to sell, we know we can get <b>much better prices in Atenas</b> than in many other areas nearby.”</p><p> </p><p>When the Boggs’ <b>chose Atenas as their retirement destination</b>, they opted to <b>build their dream custom home</b>. “We learned quickly that real estate in Costa Rica is not like the United States with its regulations, but <b>we found a few realtors in Costa Rica who were the most professional</b>,” commented Gay Boggs. “Dennis Easters and Gerardo Gonzalez of <a href="http://www.atenasrealestate.cr/index.php/testimonials" target="_blank">Pure Life Development of Atenas</a> found us exactly what we were specifically looking for. They listened to what we wanted and didn’t waste our time, which is rare. We were very <b>impressed with Dennis’ builder and the high quality of construction</b>.”</p><p> </p><p><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008924855,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="550" class="align-center" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008924855,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008924855?profile=original" /></a>Realtor Dennis Easters said he left Florida for Atenas because he loved the small community that gave him a feeling of home. “We always say that we’re not selling houses or properties; we sell dreams,” said Easters. “I’m living my dream and I want to share this piece of paradise with others.”</p><p>See what it would be like to <a href="http://www.atenasrealestate.cr/index.php/costa-rica-homes-for-rental-and-sale" target="_blank">live in Atenas, Costa Rica</a> in this <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mXPnmOFV_ls" target="_blank">new video</a> from Pure Life Development of Atenas.</p><p><b><i>Article by Shannon Farley</i></b></p></div>What Is Authentic Luxury Travel?https://tripatini.com/profiles/blogs/what-is-authentic-luxury2011-01-26T20:00:00.000Z2011-01-26T20:00:00.000ZElizabeth Hansenhttps://tripatini.com/members/ElizabethHansen<div><p><span style="color:#cc0000;"><a href="{{#staticFileLink}}9008594087,original{{/staticFileLink}}"><img width="400" class="align-right" src="{{#staticFileLink}}9008594087,original{{/staticFileLink}}" alt="9008594087?profile=original" /></a></span></p><p><span style="color:#cc0000;">When I first started writing about Authentic Luxury Travel no one seemed to know what I meant. Most folks thought that ALT was synonymous with five-star resorts and high-end cruise ships. In those days, I spent a lot of time defining “authentic” as it applies to travel.</span> <br /> <br /> But times have changed, and now a whole lot of people endorse the concept while acknowledging that it doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone.<br /> <br /> Carsten Becker arranges custom itineraries in <span style="color:#cc0000;">Germany and other parts of Europe</span> through his company <a href="http://www.i2c-tourmanagement.com/en/about_i2c_tourmanagement.aspx">i2c Tourmanagement</a> and believes that “luxury always depends on the viewpoint of the customer.”<br /> <br /> “For one of my clients from New York (living in an apartment in Trump Tower and owning a villa on the Bahamas) it was pure luxury to be taken to a hot dog stand at Frankfurt train station and eating a Polish sausage with homemade mustard.” <br /> <br /> Sean Flynn, a luxury travel consultant in Brazil (<a href="mailto:sean.britagent@gmail.com">sean.britagent@gmail.com</a>) says “Some might think a luxury holiday is going somewhere where it is quiet and getting away from the day to day slog of the big city and their job, while others think it’s going to a spa to be pampered.”<br /> <br /> Glynn Burrows who offers <a href="http://www.norfolk-tours.co.uk/">custom tours in England</a> says “Luxury is the ability to do what you want when you are on holiday. I hate being told when to get up and how long I have to look around a stately home, museum, or antique shop. If my guests see something interesting, we take a detour."<br /> <br /> Then he added “Luxury for our Queen would be the ability to walk down the High Street and look around the shops on her own or with her daughter, but no amount of money can possibly buy that for them.”<br /> <br /> Patrizia Antonicelli, who arranges travel adventures in <span style="color:#cc0000;">New Mexico and the American Southwest</span> through <a href="http://www.sevendirections.net/">Seven Directions</a>, says “Luxury is twofold. It’s about self-indulgence and pleasure, but not only. Discerning travelers are ready to spend money for <a href="http://authenticluxurytravel.elizabethhansen.net/2010/08/learning-vacations.html">learning experiences</a>, excellent service, and personalized programs.”<br /> <br /> Nanci Benefiel of <a href="http://www.2cabotours.com/">Cabo Vacation Rentals</a> says “Luxury is much more than spas and resorts. It’s that special experience and individualized service.” <br /> <br /> <a href="http://www.nvcharters.com/">NV Yacht Charters’</a> Nancy Van Winter agrees: “It’s all about attentiveness and personalized service.”<br /> <br /> And if you’ve been following this blog for awhile, you know what I think: <a href="http://www.authenticluxurytravel.net/2010/08/authentic-travel-fun-for-us-good-for.html">Authentic Luxury Travel</a> means having real experiences – not being a tourist, but savoring the local culture without sacrificing comfort and convenience. Sure, five-star lodging is often a part of this, but I think attentive service and custom itineraries that allow for spontaneous detours are just as important.<br /> <br /> <strong><span style="color:#cc0000;">So now it’s your turn. What is your definition of Authentic Luxury Travel? Please share your ideas by leaving a comment on <a href="http://www.authenticluxurytravel.net" target="_blank">my website</a>.</span></strong> <br /> <br /> <span style="color:#cc0000;font-size:large;">Thanks – and happy travels.</span><br /> <br /> <span style="color:#000000;">Photo credit: ADAMS / HANSEN STOCK PHOTOS</span></p><div style="padding-bottom:.25em;clear:both;"></div><p class="blogger"><em>posted by Elizabeth Hansen</em></p></div>