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Travel Job Websites – What To Avoid In Your Travel Job Search

The Internet is probably considered one of the best places to to conduct your travel job search nowadays.

The Internet has almost replaced the newspapers’ employment section especially when it comes to travel job search. However, scams are all over Internet In fact, job scams increase during tough economic times because so many people become desperate to find jobs and needless to say, we are in tough economic times.

Even with the implementation of security screenings in Internet employment boards, job scammers are able to find ingenious ways to post fraudulent claims. As a job hunter, you should be vigilant and always try to investigate thoroughly. The more people are becoming aware of these scams, the less motivation for scammers to continue doing these deceitful deeds.

Some travel job sites are legitimate but keep in mind that some of these sites usually have ridiculous marketing claims. Travel job sites can be somewhat devious in their promises.

If it is too good to be true, it could be a scam. It always pays to inquire and probe before making any decisions or investments. However, do not get too idealistic because travel job websites are businesses and just like any business, profit-making is the primary concern. Simply identify your job search goals, work for it but don’t get fooled.

Here are some tips to make your online job hunting scam-free.

Travel Job websites that ask for upfront payments are definite red flags.

Most legitimate employment agencies don’t charge unless they actually succeed in getting you a job.

However, some are legitimate; it is better to research first to make sure before sending payment or giving out your credit card number. You can check a company out with the Better Business Bureau or do an online search.

There are a lot of well-meaning citizens who post cautions on different companies as well as backgrounds of job providing websites. Forums can be a great help too. You can get a lot of useful information there. Previously victimized individuals usually express their gripes in forums.

Avoid giving personal information to sites if you are not certain of their authenticity.

To avoid identity theft, never give your personal information if you are not sure about the websites reputation.

Some scam sites don’t bother giving detailed information. They are usually sketchy but will still ask for personal information. If the description is vague and unclear, it is highly probable that it is a scam.

Free email accounts are signs of disreputable schemes.

Major companies have their own web addresses, and legitimate offers would want to use company emails. So if the ad says it is a major company, but the email or contact information is to a free email such as Yahoo or Gmail, then the ad may not be real.

If a company promises enormous amounts of wealth with little work, then it is probably a dishonest money-making ruse.

Just like I said earlier, if it is too good to be true, it is likely to be a con. Avoid the get-rich-quick mentality. It will only make you more susceptible to scams and cheats in the Internet

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Question by Pretty Sakura: What is the best way to travel in European countries?
I want to travel to European countries. As there are many countries in this region for travelling, I want to discover slowly one by one. Any suggestion for me to enjoy travelling ? Appreciated if any.

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Answer by LuckyChucky
Hitch hike and get a ride on a milk truck. The truck will stop at every barn and the barns will be spaced about 3 minutes apart. You will have plenty of slow discovery time.

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Posted by xblackmindx - March 27, 2011 at 4:38 am

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Best Practices for Responsible Travel for Tour Operators

Best Practices for Responsible Travel for Tour Operators

Green Travel Socio-cultural best practices:

Provides clients with pre-trip socio-cultural information. Seeks culturally authentic attractions and educates clients about local culture while on sites. Actively consults with local community members/stakeholders on shared sustainability issues. Does not jeopardize the provision of basic services to local people nor limits their access to local resources or culturally and spiritually important sites. Respects local cultural lifestyles such as dress and food, and encourages sensitivity in clients to the unique customs of the region.

Green Travel Environmental best practices:

Provides clients with pre-trip information on ecological issues and attractions. Demonstrates correct knowledge, and respect for, plant and animal life in day-to-day practices, and educates clients on local ecology where appropriate. Makes monetary contributions to conservation efforts in the region. Makes physical (e.g., tree planting) contributions to conservation efforts in the region. Employs measures to actively minimize impacts on the environment (e.g.,carbon offsets). Uses vehicles with lower emissions; uses transportation wisely to reduce environmental impact. Uses solar, wind, or other alternative energy sources in operations at operator’s site and destination’s. Actively reduces, reuses and recycles at operator’s site and destination’s. Uses local and fair-trade goods and services.

Economic best practices:

Employs local people, is equitable in hiring women and local minorities, and pays fair wages, meeting or exceeding the highest local standards. Uses companies that are locally owned/operated. Uses accommodations that have been built using local materials where possible and minimize impact on the environment. Uses sustainable products at tour operator’s site and destination’s. Implements policies against child labor and commercial sexual exploitation. Promotional materials are accurate and complete and do not promise more than can be reasonably expected by customers. Consistently emphasizes quality over quantity.

Policy and practice best practices:

Elicits and follows up with feedback from clients during the trip. Elicits and follows up with feedback from clients after the trip. Delivers sustainability information to employees at operator’s site and destination’s. Requires that employees attain industry certifications where appropriate (e.g., wilderness first-aid). Has a risk management plan. Provides a safe environment for employees and clients at operator’s site and destination’s. Sets appropriate client carrying capacities in line with the ability of the environment to absorb the tour. Seeks to reform policy and/or practices in the environments in which it operates when appropriate. Sets organizational mission, vision, and values that have a sustainable orientation. Follows a written code of ethics. Supports green travel sustainability programs in the community. Works to exceed compliance with current applicable regulations while working in concert with broader local, regional, and national policies. Prioritizes areas for continuous sustainability improvement at operator’s site and destination’s.

 

Wiser World Travel

Wiser World Travel is a sustainable travel agent, your personal link to eco- and people-friendly trips around the globe. Supporting ethical travel, we consult with and match groups and individuals to the most fitting and responsible trips, whether for an eco trip or adventure, a cultural, educational, service-learning, volunteering experience, or combination of activities,and within the given budget. Our tour operators tailor itineraries to meet your needs while providing value. Wiser World is one point of contact to meet your travel needs as sustainably as possible at no extra cost.

Wiser World Travel also specializes in high school trips, whether for a senior class trip that may include volunteering for students or for a high school trip that includes a combination of activities at an affordable price.

We are your ‘green travel agent’.

Wiser World Travel is dedicated to serving people, cultures, and environments by matching caring travelers who seek new experiences to the most fitting, enjoyable, quality, andsustainable/responsible tours, itineraries, and accommodations. We represent only those travel providers who meet strict criteria for sustainability and responsible travel.

Wiser World Travel

 


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Question by PeguinBackPacker: What travel writers and authors focus mainly on South America?
The only book I can find is “Do travel writers go to hell?” I cannot seem to find any thing else related to the subject. Please help?
Been trying to do that. Not much luck.

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Answer by Jodie
Look for books on travel in the state you’re in and there should be some references in there, or buy a few travel books on South Amer, and find references that might be more helpful in those books. Best place to start is at the source and work backwards from there. hope this helped a little.

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Posted by xblackmindx - March 26, 2011 at 4:41 am

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Holiday Travel to Rio de Janeiro

The hottest destination for Holiday Travel if it ever exists,  than it is Rio De Janeiro.  Place on the earth where hill and heaven exist together, side by side. Regardless what you expect from holiday travel Rio will satisfy it for sure. There many options to reach Rio De Janeiro but the best one is cruising.  Cruising companies such as Symphony Cruise offer that options. With cruisers you can fill Rio de Janeiro even before you step on Brazilian soil. If there was a lottery from the Lord while he created the world than wins Rio!

It’s the city of opposites, wealth and poverty in one place side by side.  But who cares about, for Rio important are parties. Unusual question to ask,  is it safe to have Holiday Travel in Rio de Janeiro? No!  Traveling guide agencies recommend being careful on the Rio’s streets, not wearing jewel outside and not walking on the sandy beaches during the night. But who cares?  When you walk in Rio none of this will not care. You will not feel like tourists. That is the magic of Rio.  Rio de Janeiro with his more than 6 millions habitants and 59 km long  beach’s the most visited city in the southern hemisphere.  It is presented and offered in almost every traveling guide book.

It is natural to ask, who is Rio and he created?  Rio de Janeiro literally means River of January.  So that when the Portuguese entered for the first time in the gulf between the volcanic rocks were thinking that it is a river, and give the name Rio de Janeiro (River of January). It was in January 1562. At that time Salvador was the capital but because of Rio’s good geographical position on the Atlantic ocean Rio takes the primacy as capital since 17630 till 1960. So,  Rio and Sao Paolo left top holiday travel destinations  in the world.

Summer is most suitable time for holiday travel in Rio and naturally to being mentioned,  most known beach in the world Copacabana, it’s  6 km long from one side and above it’s the first cable car in the world of 1912 still connects the volcanic rocks, best known among  them Sugarloaf mountain.  From the other side Corcovado Mountain with the Christ the Redeemer statue one of the seven wonders. While Christ the Redeemer seems to embrace every one of the travelers who come to, bellow is city in the middle of the jungle, or much better jungle surrounded by the city.  Beaches and oceans are everywhere between.

Rio’s visit  is not complete without mentioning the carnival. The carnival itself has rich history with the roots even from 18th century. In that time immigrants from Portugal brought festival known as Entrudo, and it was enough to start the legend.  Also worth noting when it comes to Rio Carnival history is the emergence of the city’s samba schools.  Carnival and samba are one of the biggest tourist attractions.  Today’s legend is trinity of Rio, carnival and the samba. None of them can live without each other.

Finally, Rio de Janeiro is the only place in the world where the limits we set ourselves. If you have chances for holiday travel do not miss the opportunity.

Johnie Traveler

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Question by kandall528: What is the best way to travel Ireland independantly?
I am trying to help my brother plan his trip to Ireland May 2008. He already purchased tickets and will be traveling with one friend. He is a 21 year old college student seeking economical travel, willing to stay in hostils, and hoping to see many things in Ireland. Any suggestions how/where to start planning. Things to do/look for or not to do/look for? How to find info on Hostils, or travel suggestions? THANKS!

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Answer by Celia H
Sounds good – first of all go to the website of Bord Failte Eireann for hostels, B&Bs etc. Might be best if you can hire a car – public transport beyond the main routes (and on some of them) is still not up to main European standards.

Things to do? Dublin and Galway are a must, and try to hear Irish traditional music – also, this means you’ll be enjoying some fun pub nights. Go to a GAA hurling or Gaelic football match, try a day’s sea fishing, get to a race meeting if you can.

That’s just for starters – any ideas, anyone else?

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Posted by xblackmindx - March 25, 2011 at 4:35 am

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