Venetian Resort and Casino in Las Vegas

Venetian Resort

You can experience the excitement of Venice, Italy while visiting Las Vegas Nevada because the all suite Venetian Resort and Casino provides an exquisite and unbelievable atmosphere of all the charm and romance of Venice. The hotel is ideally located and easily found on the Las Vegas strip.

Venetian Lobby

You will fall in love with the 5 star Venice themed Venetian Hotel Resort and Casino as the decoy, color and splendor is unbelievable . The connecting corridor from the lobby to the casino is a fantastic walkway littered with gold platted pillars and the ceiling is decorated with magnificent art and chandeliers fit for a palace.

Typical Suite

The hotel has 4027 rooms with a variety of quality suites. The basic suite has a flat screen TV in the bathroom, living room and sleeping area. These suites are not your typical hotel room as it is very spacious, approximately 700 square feet which is roughly twice the size of an average Las Vegas room. The layout is great and designed for persons with many discriminating taste. The bathroom has marble counters, a tub, a shower and a reasonable size vanity table with mirror. The living area makes you feel like lazing around the entire day with an L-shape angle sofa and large desk for doing work. There are also the Venetian luxury suites with exclusive amenities for the high end customer.

There are a wide variety of entertainment in addition to the gaming excitement at the  casino. You can enjoy and participate in the Blue Man Group entertainment or seat back and relax at the Jersey Boys or Phantom shows. There are several boutiques about 80 at the grand cannal for shopping including Barneys New York and Van Cleef and Arpels. The layout can be considered an indoor mall where guest can walk through the Itilian style streets. The true Italian experience would be a ride on the Venetian gondola along the grand canal.

Corridor to Grand Cannal Shops

You will find several eating choices at the Venetian among the 19 ineternational restaurants. It's your choice to munch on sandwiches or indulge in a mouth watering menu at several of the award winning restaurants by celebrity chefs. In addition there are 4 bar lounges for your nightly entertainment.

Everyone is assured of getting something at the Venetian and the agents of Jadd Fong Travel, an Albuquerque Travel Agency was no exception. During my stay at the Venetian for a travel conference, it was unfortunate that I did not have time to immerse in the 3 outdoor pools.

NACTA educates Travel Agents

Jadd Fong Travel, an Albuquerque travel agency was one of many agencies benefiting from the National Association of Career Travel Agents (N.A.C.T.A.) training at Tech Fest 2011. A tremendous amount of hands on presentations were provided on the topic of social media. As a result of the program, agents who attended are now better able to communicate with clients. The packed weekend of intensive training took place at the Embassy Suites North Shore/Deer Field in Chicago from May 14-15, 2011.

Embassy Suites Chicago

It was also a golden opportunity for agents to learn the benefits of being a NACTA member which include:

1. Recognition as a career travel agent
2. Receiving publications of industry news and events
3. attending annual conventions for learning coupled with fun activities
4. Destination seminars for continued education at sea and land
5. Skill training seminars
6. Members only website providing information on upcoming events
7. A one sheet promotional display of member agency that can be viewed by clients
   
   

   

   Relaxing moment

It was amazing but not surprising to hear of the number of travel agents who were not using social media to educate their clients. It was a new area for some participants whereas, those with some knowledge learnt enhanced techniques to write effectively, communicate and interact with their customers. Other areas covered included the design and launch of an agency’s business page, using YouTube videos to promote your business, Blogging and how to take advantage of the numerous goggle tools to promote your agency and save cash.

Conference session



The training concluded on Sunday evening with a resounding applause of satisfaction by the participants. As a result of the tremendous success of the first Tech Fest, plans are already in the pipeline for next years Tech Fest 2012.

Hotel for cruises from Florida

Numerous persons who are going on a cruise from Florida are looking for a hotel that has an ideal location. The present down turn in the economy should not only be a concern for persons who are looking for Caribbean Cruise deals from Florida, but also a hotel that offers all the necessary services at a reasonable price.

I spent a week at the Hyatt Place Ft Lauderdale Airport North while attending a cruise conference in Ft Lauderdale in 2010. Several attendees of the conference stayed at the Hyatt and were going on a cruise from Florida to the Caribbean. I was impressed and very satisfied with the general service and the hotel layout. The six (6) floor and one hundred and twenty six (126) room hotel is located at 1851 Se 10th Street in Ft Lauderdale, FL. It is about two (2) miles from the Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, 2 miles from the beach and a half mile from the Convention Center and Port Everglades, the cruise port.

My room was very spacious by hotel standards. It was well kept and contained a small refrigerator and a 42” flat panel HDTV. The room also contained a microwave and a posh cozy over sized corner sofa sleeper which was separate from the sleeping area. The complimentary wifi in the bedroom was a great asset, as I could keep up to date with all activities at my office. There were also a couple computers with printers in an E-room area for guests who did not have a computer. This was neat as several persons took advantage of that service to keep in touch with the rest of the world.

I was also impressed with the hotel on a whole. There was a reasonable size exercise room that was well equipped with tread mills and other basic gym equipment. The hotel provided a free continental breakfast but I never partook in same, so I won’t comment on the quality. The other hotel features include outdoor swinging pool and hot tub, wheel chair accessible, business center, meeting rooms, dry cleaning/laundry, smoke free and room service. There were several good shopping and eating restaurants within walking distance of the Hotel. A person had the option of eating at Outback steak House which was one quarter mile away or the Dough Boys Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant about the same distance away.

The service that I was impressed with during my stay was the complimentary shuttle service to and from the airport. The service is also extended to and from the cruise ship port. The shuttle was available on a regular basis and my longest wait was approximately thirty (30) minutes. This was a great cost saving benefit for persons who are going on a cruise from Florida.

I was very satisfied with the overall service at the hotel and would strongly recommend it to my clients. As mentioned previously, it is not only the service but the location of the hotel.

Jadd Fong Travel donates cruise from Florida to charity

Albuquerque, NM, November 10, 2010. Jadd Fong Travel, a New Mexico travel agency made a charitable contribution of a cruise from Florida to the General Albuquerque Medical Association (GAMA) for their Second Annual Vendors fair held on October 12, 2010 at the Marriot Pyramid Hotel in Albuquerque, NM.

Educating a client

Jadd Fong Travel had a display table at the fair and provided promotional materials to persons present. Brochures were available for Alaska vacations and other popular destinations like Hawaii and Mexico. The agency took the opportunity to educate the persons who visited their table about their website: www.jaddfongtraveldeals.com, Caribbean cruise deals from Florida and other packages to Europe and South America.

GAMA partnered with the Albuquerque health Care for the homeless to raise funds during the event. As a result, Jadd Fong Travel donated a four (4) day cruise to the Bahamas on Royal Caribbean International cruise line which was raffled at the fair. The decision to give back to the Albuquerque community demonstrated the agency’s appreciation of the public support during the past years. The agency felt the money raised from the raffle would go a long way in helping the homeless in the Albuquerque area. Other institutions also donated prizes for the event.

The annual fair was open to the general membership of the association. It was an opportunity for vendors who were directly or indirectly involved in the health industry to showcase their products to their members. The people who attended were encouraged to take part in the leisure activities and participate in the fund raising charity raffle and good food. This was a good opportunity for people to participate and win prizes including a cruise from Florida. The fair also allowed physicians to network with colleagues and access information regarding new or improved technology to enhance their practice.

Winner of cruise certificate

The donation by Jadd Fong Travel was the highlight of the evening and the owner of the agency was in attendance to make the presentation to the winner. The cruise was won by a female attendee who was ecstatic about taking a cruise from Florida to the Bahamas.

New TSA travel requirements

A client of mine questioned my asking for her date of birth, saying that it was not necessary for completing her booking for her Alaska vacation. She was not hostile but very curious in knowing the reason for asking. After some explanation she was very willing to provide the information.


This was my motivation for writing this blog as it appears that some travelers are unaware of the new regulations that govern travel. A lot of things have changed since the attack on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Among these changes are the manner we travel and what is expected of us. These new regulations govern all our travel, whether it is an Alaska vacation or a Caribbean cruise deal to the region.

From August 20, 2010 the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requires all passengers to have accurate flight passenger data for all bookings. In simple terms, all travelers must provide their date of birth, gender and their name as it appears on their official travel document. Failing to provide that information will not allow the person to complete their booking. The regulation will be enforced by the TSA from November 01, 2010 irrespective when the reservation was made.

Domestic travelers can continue using their driver’s license as their official ID but international travelers would require a passport for travel. It is expected that all persons will comply and avoid being denied boarding an aircraft of ship because of inadequate information. Clients can call Jadd Fong Travel for more information on the matter.

Worlds largest virtual cruise event

Jadd Fong Travel invites you,

to a very special event from

October 01-31, 2010

join us on the web at

http://wlcn.cruising.org/jaydfong

We’re joining with member travel agencies from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) across the US and Canada to host the World’s Largest Virtual Cruise Month – an opportunity for travelers like you to come and learn more about one of the most popular vacations: cruising!

Cruising is all about you. You can find adventure, culture and education or, relax the day away. Dine on fine cuisine. Indulge at the spa. Reconnect with family. Share romantic moments. All this, in the destination of your choice, for a few days, a week or more, on a cruise that's right for you.

Join us on the web during the entire month of October and

Learn about your favorite destinations and take advantage of our Caribbean cruise deals and Alaska cruises among other special promotions. Get ready to take advantage of great deals,and much more!

 cruise the world with us!

For additional information or to book call

Jadd Fong Travel at

 1-888-282-8721 / 505-999-1039 or

Email: jaddfongtravel@comcast.net

Carnival cancels cruises from Florida to Dominica

I have been officially informed by the Carnival Cruise Line that the Carnival Victory will no longer be stopping in the port of Dominica during her Southern Caribbean cruise. The Carnival Cruise Line has discontinued its visit to Dominica with effect from November 21, 2010. The ship’s itinerary has been amended and a day at sea will replace the time allocated for the island stop.

Carnival cruise line is one of numerous cruise lines that provide Caribbean cruise deals to Dominica. Several persons who cruise from Florida to the Southern caribbean will no longer enjoy the Nature Island of the Caribbean.

No explanation was provided for the change in the ship’s itinerary. The original itinerary was very impressive with a port stop on each day of the cruise. In fact some customers purchased that cruise because they expected a port stop each day of the cruise and in particular the stop in Dominica. A number of individuals were considering withdrawing from the cruise and visit the Southern Caribbean with a different cruise line. I had to use all my persuasive skills to get them to reconsider.

I have been monitoring the national radio station of the island in an effort to find answers for my clients because they are disappointed with the new itinerary. In an announcement from the radio station, a government official said they were looking into the matter and would do their utmost best to have Carnival Cruise Line return to the island. The official claimed that the Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), had a similar problem in the past with fuel cost and discontinued it service, but he was happy to report that cruises from Florida would include the NCL in the new future. 

The Carnival Cruise Line has served Dominica during the past 21 years and is an integral part of the island growing tourism industry. It has also provided numerous Caribbean cruise deals to the region and it is hoped that the problem will be resolve soon so the Carnival victory can return to the island of Dominica.