Friday, September 30, 2011

America car rental offers top-notch car rent services

AmericaCarRental.com is one of the leading online car rental companies in the world, offer very competitive prices and is able to meet a wide range of unique requirements of its customers. Via its website are www.americacarrental.com users to choose from a range of first class car rental suppliers.

"On AmericaCarRental, we are here to help our clients every possible way," said Saurabh Majumdar, Managing Director of station-USA Ltd, the company that owns AmericaCarRental. "We are people on a mission to find the best deals on top-quality rental cars, to help make their travel experience that much more enjoyable and stress-free."

One of the key features that separate AmericaCarRental of its competitors the fact is that when a client makes a request for specific car types, the system will not only the price of the car back but will also identify supplier the end car rent. This facility is rarely available on other sites. AmericaCarRental.com on rental cars, books is quick and easy, and users have access to a friendly and knowledgeable reservations team with expertise in the industry.

The company has recently made major investments in his state-of-the-art reservation systems, which both trade and direct consumers, affiliates, white labels and can handle more. As a result, AmericaCarRental is at the forefront of the technology, enabling customers to receive real-time flexible pricing of all its suppliers to ensure that each request is accompanied by the most competitive price available along with availability, rental information and their booking number immediately at the point of sale.

"When you book with us, you won't have to deal with any hidden extra costs, but you will receive a whole range of benefits and special offers, such as unlimited mileage, free one-way rentals in popular locations and unmatched customer service," Majumdar said.

Online shopping safety

return incorrect results.

Once you have decided where you want to make your purchase, go through that Web site and search for define warranties, refunds, return policy, legal notices and privacy policy.

Guarantees, if provided, will tell you what is covered and for some time. It will also tell you who to contact if you need a replacement, a refund or a repair.

Make sure to read the refund and return policy. The website will offer a refund the item can be returned to a retail outlet, there will be a restocking fee

Legal notices posted on the website will determine where legal proceedings take place. Assuming that you're shopping in the United States, you may need to travel to pursue a complaint. If you are outside of the United States shopping, you need to know who you are shopping with.

A privacy statement may surprise you. Read it carefully. Many companies feel free to sell your personal information or add you to multiple email lists. Using their Web site, you grant them permission to hand out your e-mail address and possibly your physical address and phone number.

Using a credit card online is relatively safe. All transactions are protected by the Fair Credit Billing Act. If you used your credit card without authorisation are you generally only liable for the first $ 50, and sometimes less.

The Internet is also subject to the Federal Mail/telephone order Merchandise rule, which companies to send your order within 30 days or notify you of the delay.

When you are making a purchase, try to limit the amount of personal information you give out. Never reveal your passwords. And finally, make sure you keep a paper trail. The sellers contact print

MedjetAssist, AARP announce renewed relationship

membership services. The cooperation will make available a 18% discount on millions of members of AARP's annual and multiannual MedjetAssist memberships.

With membership of a sick or injured, MedjetAssist AARP as a member of more than 150 miles from their principal residence and inpatient hospital care, nationally or internationally, MedjetAssist provides required extensive medical transport to the Hospital of their choice.

"A lot of AARP travel members regularly, both close to home and also the world, said Angela Jones, AARP Services, Inc., Senior Vice President."We are pleased to continue to work with MedjetAssist currently available services that to get the medical facility of their choice can help if a health emergency occurs and they are far from home.

"We are very proud and honored to be able to remain part of the program AARP as a supplier of medical evacuation and repatriation membership services, said Roy Berger, President and CEO of MedjetAssist."The AARP brand is synonymous with trust, reliability and excellence. We are excited to offer this program at very favourable rates for AARP members and look forward to continue offering invaluable peace-of-mind protection and assistance in a time of need.

The preference AARP member rates are offered on the MedjetAssist annual, short term, diamond and Platinum memberships. Few Platinum cards and health care insurance offer this level of protection.

To purchase a MedjetAssist membership using the AARP member discount, AARP members can call 1-866-809-4061 or log on to www.medjet.com/aarp. AARP members will be asked to provide proof of valid AARP membership at the time of purchase.

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Thursday, September 29, 2011

GE Money and Power Equipment direct Partner on outside Power Equipment financing program

Run the "Cutting Edge" funding programme includes payment options and is available via the GE Money sales finance unit. The program is available for residential consumers who through one of Power Equipment Direct's four online stores purchases: AirCompressorsDirect.com, ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com and PressureWashersDirect.com SnowBlowersDirect.com,.

Power equipment direct began in 2003 and was based on the premise of simplified shopping. Via its websites, customers can sort through all of the leading OPE products online from the comfort of their homes-no traffic jams, no crowds, no scratches trunk lids. Power equipment Direct the sales process has been streamlined and rewarded customers with factory-direct discounts and a sales tax-free guarantee on its extensive selection of products.

"Since our inception, our goal is to provide a positive experience for equipment purchasing power," said Tony Weir, President and Chief Operating Officer for power equipment Direct. "By our partnership with GE Money, our customers have a new, easy way to break in a few months payments and access to their account information online, further simplification of the process of buying and budgeting."

"Provision of financial programmes is an important way to the purchase of power equipment easier and cost-effective for buyers," said Gary Slagle, vice president and general manager of the OPE-industry of GE Money-sales finance. "The cutting edge programme facilitated the purchase process for power equipment direct customers."

About Power Equipment Direct

Based in Bolingbrook, IL power equipment direct operates four online shops: ElectricGeneratorsDirect.com and AirCompressorsDirect.com,. PressureWashersDirect.com. SnowBlowersDirect.com,. The first online store, PressureWashersDirect.com, was launched in 2003. Since then, Power Equipment Direct

SLAPPA Releases bottomless pit travel Trolley

travelers, today announced the launch of the new "bottomless pit" travel trolley. The "bottomless pit" is ideal for the 4-day trip, a piece of luggage that provides users ultimate flexibility to travel with clothing, multimedia equipment and a laptop.

SLAPPA invested 2 years in the design and testing of the "bottomless pit", which led to this unique formed 8-gallon trolley that has, as hand luggage with many airlines. The "bottomless pit" features clean lines, Ballistix ballistic nylon that secure space for clothes, shoes, and/or large electronics, inner lock long belts to gaming consoles, DJ mixers OR clothing, and a front "quick access" section that can customize up to a 18 "laptop. Also included on the inside are 8 bags (4 mesh, 4 nylon) for gadgets, passports, cords, power brick, mice and SLAPPAs custom-print tickets and that the "bottomless pit" damask lining, a very rich look. On the outside are 3 that mix in the bag, clean lines while providing quick access to storage maintain pens, money, passport and credit cards and a "reach in the top cover" delivers into the main compartment without zipping open the main face. All bags and access points function cast alloy zipper tractors and industrial zipper tapes. A 4-stage trolley handle, 2 hand-carry straps and in-line skate wheels round out this water-proof and puncture proof beauty.

"The last 2 years so many customers have asked us to build a series of trolleys, and the" bottomless pit "is the first in this series. We focused on building the ultimate 4 day travel trolley that would be very flexible, "said President Dominick Martinetti company. "Once you open the bag fully, you will be greeted with a huge area that will fit so many different needs, offer a hollow section storage ideal for so many different things, and then the front section is ideal for laptops, documents and all the gadgets and accessories that all people with travel today. Based on my personal travel to Asia, is the "bottomless pit" a giant killer and an excellent alternative to large travel suitcases. "

The "bottomless pit" Aura Trolley retails for $ 129.99 and can be found at: www.slappa.com/BottomLess-Pit-Aura-Trolleysc=2 & category = 24111

M & s insurance Scoops Industry Awards

single trip or annual multi trip cover. The independent traveller section of the policy * helps customers who choose to travel independently and will not benefit from the protection provided through a package tour. M & s money this year helped insurance customers who were affected by the volcanic ash, who beat flights travel.

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Independent traveller cover is included as standard in m & S Premier annual multi trip travel insurance, and is available as an optional extra with single trip travel insurance.

About m & s money (money.marksandspencer.com/)

M & s money (the trade name of Marks & Spencer financial services) was founded in 1985 as the distribution of the financial services of Marks and Spencer Group plc, making 2010 the 25th anniversary of the company.

The company is a top ten credit card provider and the second-biggest travel money retailer in the United Kingdom. M & s money also offers a range of insurance coverage, such as m & s home insurance (/insurance/home-insurance/overview/money.marksandspencer.com), M & s pet insurance (/insurance/pet-insurance/overview/money.marksandspencer.com) and m & s car insurance, loans, savings and investment products.

In November 2007 Marks & Spencer sold M & s money to HSBC. HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of the HSBC Group, with headquarters in London. The Group serves customers worldwide from around 8,000 offices in 88 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. With assets of US $ 2,364 billion per 31 December 2009, HSBC is one of the world's largest banking and financial organizations. HSBC is recognised worldwide als's world's local bank sold. M & s money has an Executive Committee composed of an equal number of representatives of

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Promotes DiscoverOurTown 250 reasons to visit the Florida Gulf Coast

every traveller who books and travels between 2 August and labor day. Requirements include that your stay in one of the preferred resorts or hotels (don't worry there are hundreds of options included) and that you continue for a minimum of three nights. There are some finer points that you can read about, but it is a pretty straightforward offer. Click here more information about this deal Florida travel.

BP, working with local tourist development councils is offering holidaymakers their choice of a $ 250 gift card good Silver Sands Factory Stores, the nation's largest designer factory outlet, or for future travel on Southwest Airlines, which non-stop service to the Northwest Florida beaches International Airport began in May. The white sandy beaches are beautiful and open for pleasure. The Communities are pulling out all the stops with new activities and events. On Sunday, August 15, Josh Thompson is opened for the iconic Lynyrd Skynyrd on The Boardwalk on Okaloosa Island (Newman County Beach Park on 1450 miracle Strip Brackin boat Parkway, Ft Walton Beach) as part of the continuing Rock the Beach free Concert Series. Also, the Grand Blvd host Le Grand Cirque has been for the past 100 days.

Destin is located in Walton County, along the coast of the Gulf and was recorded in a reader's choice "Top destinations for 2010" by Frommer's this year. The many beautiful small towns and beaches between Destin and Panama City to the East in the West are seascape, Miramar Beach, Sande stin, Dune Allen, Santa Rosa Beach, Blue Mountain, Grayton Beach, watercolor, sea, Water, sound, Seacrest, Alys Beach Seagrove, North Carolina, Rosemary Beach and inlet beach. The picturesque cities are located along Hwy-98 and 30A. Check direct flights to Destin for quick and convenient travel options from Dallas, Houston, Memphis, Tampa, Charlotte, Cincinnati and Atlanta.

Destin is a favorite for millions of holidaymakers. Late summer trips to the beach always been great. But for many families, school begins in the early to mid August. This is a great opportunity for people who want to go the beach but want to avoid the crowds. DiscoverOurTown travel staff spent much of July travel in the Florida Panhandle. The beaches that made the Florida Panhandle

Sure your Credit Card is set-up for international travel are

related to your credit card. There would be nothing worse than in Paris without a dime to your name.

The whole year to save for this particular journey took and the money is in the bank. The last thing that we used to do before departure was on vacation to our financial institution and get our cash converted into American Express travellers checks. But with the convenience of credit cards and their international diversity, American Express, MasterCard and Visa, are accepted worldwide. Today, most people use credit cards while on vacation, to that replace the need to carry much cash.

Before you leave-call your Bank

There is still work to do with those credit cards for departure on that flight. You must call the bank about your credit card. Advise the issuer that you are going to be on a trip, where and when. If they start receiving cost of Brussels, they may think that the card was stolen and cancel until you give them a call.

Make sure for what is your credit limit on the account. Inform all special fees and charges for the use of the map of the u.s. outside of many financial institutions charge additional fees for foreign transactions.

Carry two credit cards of individual financial institutions. If there is a problem with one, do you have a back in. It's best to use one credit card to use and maintain the phone number in case you lose your credit card. Keep your receipts so that when you return you can compare and confirm the cost.

Debit card use to access Cash

Seasoned travellers recommend that in addition to credit cards, you need a debit card

Prepaid bank cards of the; No Credit Check.

ordinary checking account to make purchases.

Unbanked employees and customers live in a world of cash-n-carry psychological feel disadvantaged. They have no bank account and probably have no credit cards. And truth be told, they are disadvantaged. They can not credit card purchases, type they experience when renting a car and airline reservations. They have frequent check-cashing establishments where they often pay high costs and they are vulnerable by having to carry large sums of cash.

There is now the opportunity to offer your employees or retail customer a big brand debit bankcard.

The primary consideration in the use of the Payroll card is that the receiver "Unbankable." They lack conventional bank accounts and credit cards. As such, they are currently paying costs of 3% to 8% [average 5%] just to make money from their salary.

A ten-dollar an hour worker spends more than € 1,000.00 annual [$ 87.00 monthly] just to make money from their weekly salary. Add to this the cost of paying normal household accounts [12 money orders per month] that another $ 15.00 to their monthly expenses and for those who send money overseas, add a cost averaging $ 50.00 up to $ 60.00 per transaction, and it turns out immediately that the employer is to actually save the employee $ 1,500.00 annually several thousands of dollars by implementation of the direct deposit Payroll Card program.

Our program can deliver funds electronically to employees, commonly referred to as the "unbanked," who do not have a transactional bank account. Payrolls on these cards, which can then be used to access payroll funds via ATM withdrawals and debit card purchases are loaded.

Benefits for customers

Sand Dollars: travelers can dig affordable activities on the beaches of South Walton for less than $ 10

keep their summer vacations on the schedule. Summer getaways are too important to give to the mental health of the people all together according to the most recent American Express travel agency survey.

If families their vacation options roads, they are looking for quality and affordability and other ways to get more value for their hard-earned money. Beaches of South Walton, a collection of 15 beach communities located along the Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast has an array of affordable activities, all for free or under $ 10. In combination with creative packages offered by area hotels and car rental companies, families can enjoy the summer vacations they deserve.

Top activities under $ 10

Eden state gardens

Eden state gardens is tucked away in historic point Washington on the coast of Tucker Bayou, is a beautiful turn-of-the-century mansion. Guided tours are offered Monday through Thursday by the Wesley Mansion, and families can picnic on the grounds surrounded by azaleas, Camellias and towering Spanish moss-draped live oaks. vehicle registration fee of $ 3 and $ 3 per person that the mansion Wesley tour.

Topsail Hill preserve state

Topsail Hill preserve state, identified as the most pristine coastal piece of property in the u.s. State of Florida, has 1,600 hectares of beautiful Gulf front out of pine forests, nature trails on mountainous sand dunes and two coastal Dune Lakes. Enjoy with programs such as a park ranger on Saturday morning with breakfast, marine invertebrates, endangered Beach mouse a Ranger, and beach: trash or treasure. $ 2 vehicle entry fee.

Open air concerts/performances

iShop iTravel Team is complete "shopping around the world in 80 days Trip

iShop founders Christina Valhouli iTravel and John Vipond, set-off in late November 2010 to discover of the world's best shops, restaurants and hotels, inspired by the Phileas Fogg travel in the novel by Jules Verne. As they departed, landed in Mumbai Fogg from London, Singapore, Bangkok, Hong Kong and led east, Shanghai, Sydney, LA and New York, visiting among other cities.

The team chronicled their shopping adventures in their blog: www.itravelishop.com/blog

Despite the best attempts to keep the Vipond shops at a reporting level, managed a few purchases to sneak their way into the team the luggage, including jewelry and hand-blocked prints of Jaipur; custom made clothes in Shanghai; and silk cushion covers in Beijing.

Some of the highlights, lowlights and the best discoveries of the trip are:

Favorite purchase: custom-made costumes in Shanghai, and custom Vipond "urban Safari shirt in Delhi

The purchase that got away: despite a visit to almost every shop in Jaipur, Mumbai and Delhi, can never find her duck-egg blue Valhouli pashmina

Best Adventure: navigating Grade 5 Rapids along the Wairoa River in New Zealand

Best of the meal: a toss-up between fire on The Park New Delhi and T8 in Shanghai

Scariest meal: viscous lamb Soup in Beijing, which as a biology lesson in a bowl (think furry green stomach lining was)

Best place to max out the credit card: Hong Kong, or New York

Planeta.com is Online auction for Copper Canyon holiday

travel-http://www.canyontravel.com-

Canyon has donated a 7-night Western Canyon Explorer trip for two to the Copper Canyon Mexico to help generate resources for Planeta.com of website development and content aquisition.

about the acution:

Canyon travel offers bird watching with bilingual naturalist guides. The package serves regional cuisine and cultural presentations. Retail value of this trip for two (US) $ 3,318 in the high season. This trip has no seasonal restrictions, although it must be taken within one calendar year.

Bob Healy said: "the

2010 auction winner trip took us to two external ecolodges deep in the canyon country. They were places most tourists could never achieve, and were very different from the large hotels to Creel, the destination for most people who decide to get off the train. Food, rooms and guide were excellent and the walking route was flexible for a variety of flavors within our small group. We then recommended the trip to friends who also were very satisfied. "

the winning bid should be paid to Canyon travel by credit card or by cashier's check or money order by overnight delivery service within one day of the winning bid is accepted. The auction may be extended if the minimum bid rate is not complied with. All passengers must sign a tour responsibility waiver.

Planeta.com:

on

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Monday, September 26, 2011

King of the Pops Sparks Comeback unprecedented demand

London, UK March 13, The year's most hotly-anticipated and widely-rumored event has finally been announced, and fans have responded. The King of Pop's planned residency at The O2 in London has sparked unprecedented levels of interest, Seatwave, Europe's largest fan-to-fan ticket exchange revealed. Leading search engines are reporting meteoric spikes in search traffic for Michael Jackson, with levels double those of Britney Spears at the height of her media interest.

With dates currently set for London only, international interest is also playing a strong part in driving demand. London can expect to see a tourism boost as fans from Germany, France, Italy, Spain and Holland make travel plans to catch the legend live.

The residency, currently covering 27 nights from July to August, is expected to sell out quickly, but fans desperate not to miss out can turn to Seatwave, the 1 independent ticketing website in Europe, according to the latest Comscore data. The safe and secure ticket exchange will enable fans to find these hard-to-get tickets and with their unique TicketIntegrity/a> and TicketCover ™guarantees, fans can also rest easy knowing that their Michael Jackson tickets will also come with peace of mind too.

Seatwave is urging fans to watch out for bogus ticket sites to avoid disappointment when buying Michael Jackson tickets and has pulled together the following top 5 tips for fans:

1. Make sure the site or seller youre buying from is reputable. Check for a registered office in the UK, and a UK-based customer support telephone number. If in doubt, call up and speak to a member of the customer services team.

2. Look to see how many fans are selling their tickets through the exchange. The more fans selling, the wider the choice of tickets available for you to purchase.

3. Check your customer protection guarantees. Any good ticket exchange wants to protect its fans so ensure that customer guarantees are in place to ensure you receive your tickets or if an event is cancelled, you receive a full refund.

4. Avoid buying tickets outside the grounds. Although it may be tempting to try and pick up a deal at the last-minute, you will have no transparency about the tickets youre buying and no protection guarantees.

5. Pay by credit card if you can as most major credit card companies have card protection policies. Always keep a record of your ticket purchase and print out a copy of your transaction and a copy of any acknowledgement of receipt.

Fans can find all available tickets at http//http://www.seatwave.com/michael-jackson-tickets/season and for those who find they are no longer able to make the gigs, selling to other die-hard fans on the Seatwave exchange will make sure no-one misses out. After all, youve Got To Be There.

7 Money-Saving Summer Travel Tips

Charlotte, NC, June 28, 2008 may simply become known as the year of the "staycation." The idea of the holiday in place during your time away from work or school's been a while, but this summer, high gas prices, a weak dollar and jitters about the economy in general have many Americans home stay. Who intends to travel possible a bit savvier stay inside budget in 08. Here are 7 money-saving travel tips for all you summer "go-away-cationers":

1. Minimize drive
Rising gas prices mean that this may be the best year that rambling driving tour across the country. Plan a modified staycation-leave the House, but choose a destination (such as an all-inclusive resort) where you can go to and remain.

2. Remain stateside
the dollar does not go as far as it did last summer in most international tourist destinations, so this would be a good year to take a holiday. If you must travel abroad, you can usually get a better exchange rate at an ATM, instead of a reception. A credit card used for important expenses such as your hotel bill.

3. Travel light
most major airlines are now charging an extra fee for pilots with more than one checked bag and only especially heavy bags. Many have also increased the penalty for flight changes once you've posted.

4. Be creative with accommodations
not necessary for the first room rate youre offered. If youre a national chain hotel, stay check rates online, then national toll-free number of the hotel, as well as the hotel direct local number call. Thinking about getting a room in a hotel extended stay with a kitchen, so you can save on the cost of food. And consider alternative accommodations-such as a hostel, a campsite or a friend or family member home.

5. Be of a high-tech gas price Hunter
technology has made it easier to find the cheapest gas prices anywhere in the country. If youre driving to your destination, go to one of the many online gas price sites and map your route before you leave home. Once youre on the road, you updated cheap gas information via SMS-message of these same sites will get.

6. Find savings in numbers
the cost of gas will get a lot cheaper if you share it with a car full of friends. Once you get to your destination, you can always go your own ways as you want.

7. Book smart This year, you can
great discounts if you have a vacation package with your flight, hotel and rental car buying. And flexible travelers can find many last-minute offers.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

Combining Durability with Sleekness: Superior Titanium Releases New Top Quality Nitrate Finish Money Clip

Toronto, Canada December 1, 2008

The company that is best known for its sleek, top-of-the-line titanium money clips has just released its newest variety.

Superior Titanium&39;s newest money clip combines its trademark flexibility and springiness, with a quality titanium nitrate finish (very attractive gold color). Made with 100% Solid American Titanium, this newest money clip by Superior Titanium - Sleek, Durable Titanium Money Clips is not just titanium nitride coated but is also fabricated from solid titanium. The solid titanium construction provides the long life and functionality. The titanium nitride coating that is applied next gives the newest money clip its good looks and a finish that will stand up to abuse.

The Superior Titanium company started with 100% American titanium and fabricated a money clip to meet the needs of those people who want quality product that is not only made in North America but is also designed to last a lifetime and beyond. With its variety of money clips that are sleek, flexible, and springier than those made of other materials, Superior Titanium makes sure that your wad of bills is held securely.

"Our money clips are simple and practical, yet very fashionable. They help you store cash and credit cards in a convenient way, and are highly recommended for those who want to keep their cash and/or credit cards all the time without carrying around their cumbersome wallets," Dan Hirschorn of Superior Titanium Nitride Money Clips explained.

Titanium is a light, strong, lustrous, corrosion-resistant metal that is as strong as steel, but 45 percent lighter. It has a low magnetic signature and is not picked up by most metal detectors. Titanium does not become magnetized and has an extremely high melting point of 1800 degrees Celsius. It can be mixed with other elements to produce extra strong and lightweight alloys for use in jet engines, missiles, spacecraft, orthopedic implants and high quality jewelry among others. It was discovered in 1791 by William Gregor in England and named by Martin Heinrich Klaproth after the Titans of Greek mythology.

The most common use for a titanium nitride (TiN) coating is for edge retention and corrosion resistance on machine tooling, such as drill bits and milling cutters, often improving their lifetime by a factor of three or more. Of course, most of these tools, unlike our solid titanium money clips, are just coated with titanium nitride and then use lower cost steel under the coating. For functionality, and to make this unbreakable Superior Titanium used pure titanium construction throughout.

"What is great about our titanium money clips is that you can show them off to your friends, while at the same time, support North America&39;s quality manufacturing industry," Hirschorn enthused.

The strength and elasticity (or springiness) of titanium make it the perfect material for a money clip. Moreover, Superior Titanium Quality Titanium Nitride Money Clips can also be used to carry business cards, helping create a great impression when pulled out of a suit pocket.

"Another reason why our clients like traveling for work or vacation with our money clips is that they can put it in their front (pants) pocket, so it is much more concealed than a bulky wallet. It makes them feel a lot more comfortable knowing that people cannot easily see where they are carrying their money and credit cards," Hirschorn said.

Offering a host of other products made of titanium as well, Superior Titanium encourages its visitors and clients to fill out the feedback form on the website with their best idea for a titanium product or an improvement to one of its existing products.

"Our goal is to provide high quality products and we always listen to suggestions and feedbacks and use these in our effort to continuously improve the selection and quality of our products and services," says Dan Hirschorn.

For more information about Superior Titanium money clips and its other products, visit its site at Superior Titanium

Why sacrifice mobility and fashion with cumbersome wallets when you can have a sleek titanium money clip to hold your cash and credit cards Visit Superior Titanium now and check out their sleek titanium nitrate finish money clips!

About Superior Titanium

Superiortitanium.com offers a variety of sleek titanium money clips that are more flexible and springy than money clips made of other materials.

Visit Superior Titanium Money Clips for more information or contact Dan Hirschorn at (+1) 647-896-5193

The company has the right kind of money clips to suit your needs and lifestyle.

M&S Money Warns England Fans to Take Care When Flying the Flag

Canary Wharf June 18, 2010

M&S Car insurance has announced that according to a new survey over a fifth (22%) of England fans will add a St. George flag to the family car this month to show their support for the England team whilst they play out in South Africa for the World Cup.

In the period leading up to the England team, captained by Steven Gerrard and led by manager Fabio Capello, played their first match against the USA on 12th of June, the survey revealed that almost as many women as men were planning on adding the flag to their car. This was 21% of women compared to 24% of men.

As a result of the survey findings which also revealed that 56% of those who are planning on placing a flag on their car will be attaching it to the antennae and 17% will place it by the passenger side wing mirror, and only 13% will be placing the flag in the front widescreen, M&S Car Insurance is advising motorists to put safety first and think carefully about where they position the flag on their vehicle. Worryingly, only 43% of the respondents stated that they believed that flags can be a distraction depending upon where they are placed.

Andrew Ferguson, M&S Head of General Insurance, said: "Many motorists and their families will be keen to demonstrate their support for England by placing a flag on their car. While it can be a popular way for fans to show their support, we are asking motorists to be aware of the safety issues to ensure they avoid any unnecessary accidents on the road."

About M&S Money:
M&S Money (the trading name of Marks&Spencer Financial Services) was founded in 1985 as the financial services division of Marks and Spencer Group plc, making 2010 the company&39;s 25th anniversary.

The company is a top-ten credit card (http://money.marksandspencer.com/cards/credit-card/overview/ ) provider and the second-largest travel currency (http://money.marksandspencer.com/travel/travel-money/overview/ ) retailer in the UK.&160; M&S Money also offers a range of insurance cover, including home insurance (http://money.marksandspencer.com/insurance/home-insurance/overview/ ) and car insurance (http://money.marksandspencer.com/insurance/car-insurance/overview/ ), as well as loans, savings and investment products.

In November 2004, Marks&Spencer sold M&S Money to HSBC. HSBC Holdings plc, the parent company of the HSBC Group, is headquartered in London. The Group serves customers worldwide from around 8,000 offices in 88 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. With assets of US$2,364 billion at 31 December 2009, HSBC is one of the world&39;s largest banking and financial services organisations. HSBC is marketed worldwide as &39;the world&39;s local bank&39;.

M&S Money has an executive committee comprising an equal number of representatives from HSBC and Marks&Spencer.

For further information please call the M&S Money press office:
Simon Coughlin
Media Relations Manager
M&S Money
8 Canada Square
Canary Wharf
London
E14 5HQ
020 7992 1574
money.marksandspencer.com

Parents Spend Scary Sums on Treats this Halloween

London October 29, 2009

British parents will dish out &163;200 million* entertaining their children this Halloween according to a new study** from Egg, the internet bank and credit card provider. The money, &163;15.12* per family, will go on sweets, outfits, parties and presents, with parents&39; entertainment starting in earnest during the October half-term break.

In addition to the cost of Halloween, Egg&39;s study reveals that the average family in the UK collectively will spend nearly &163;270*** over the half term holidays keeping their offspring occupied, with the top five activities being:

1. Going out for lunch (60%)
2. Going to the cinema (52%)
3. Buying DVDs (42%)
4. Purchasing books/comics (41%)
5. Dishing out extra pocket money (24%)

Over three quarters (77 per cent) of parents admit they spend more money than they can afford in keeping their children busy over the half term break. Nearly a third (31 per cent) say it&39;s important to splash the cash to avoid their kids being bored, one in 11 (9 per cent) say it shows their kids how much they love them and one in 25 (4 per cent) admit they simply follow the lead from other parents.

Vanessa Wood, spokesperson at Egg.com, said: "Halloween has become much more of a calendar event in the UK than it used to be and we can see this reflected in the cost to parents. But Halloween is only the tip of the iceberg; keeping children entertained throughout half term also sees a big hit on the purse strings.

"So with Christmas not that far away it is wise for parents to get creative with their spending during this time and a good way to get back some of the cost is to make the most of rewards and cash-back schemes on credit cards.

"The Egg Money World MasterCard for example offers rewards and discounts on top online retailers, travel and day trip offers, as well as 1% cash-back on all purchases worldwide. So using Egg Money World MasterCard this half-term could earn the average family &163;27 - a useful help towards the Christmas stockings!"

Egg Money World MasterCard offers a unique package of rewards and benefits with 1% cash-back on all purchases worldwide, up to a maximum of &163;200. The Egg Money World MasterCard has a &163;1 per month fee.

For more information on Egg products visit http://www.egg.com.

Notes to editors:

*The 13.2 million families in the UK will spend an average &163;15.12 on their children (under 16) at Halloween which equates to &163;200m
**Opinium Research carried out an online poll of 2,001 British adults from 16th October to 19th October 2009. Results have been weighted to nationally representative criteria.
***The 13.2 million families in the UK will spend an average &163;38.41 on their children (under 16) per day over the school holidays which equates to &163;268.87 over a week

About Egg
Egg is the UK&39;s leading online bank providing banking, credit cards, insurance and investments through its internet site and other distribution channels. To find out more visit http://www.egg.com

About Citi

Citi, the leading global financial services company, has approximately 200 million customer accounts and does business in more than 140 countries. Through Citicorp and Citi Holdings, Citi provides consumers, corporations, governments and institutions with a broad range of financial products and services, including consumer banking and credit, corporate and investment banking, securities brokerage, and wealth management. Additional information may be found at http://www.citigroup.com or http://www.citi.com.

Citibank and Egg currently have separate banking licences and both are separate members of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) (http://www.fscs.org.uk), so customer deposits are covered up to the new compensation limit of &163;50,000 per customer (e.g. &163;100,000 for joint accounts where there are two account holders) for each bank.

Travel Insurance Takes the Stress Out of Winter Travel

New York, NY January 9, 2006

Pack emergency contact information, extra medication and spare clothing in your carry-on bag in case of unforeseen events, like weather delays. And make sure you buy travel insurance that has coverage for weather-related incidents.

Below are a few examples of how travel insurance can save you money, deliver much-needed assistance and provide peace of mind during the winter:

1) Your flight is delayed overnight due to snow and you need a hotel room.

According to the US Department of Transportation, airlines are not required to provide accommodations or compensation due to weather delays. In fact, each airline has its own policy that varies depending on the situation. A safer bet is comprehensive travel insurance that provides trip delay coverage. These policies reimburse for hotel stays and other expenses, due to cancelled or delayed flights. Plus, they offer emergency travel assistance to find you a hotel room and re-book your flight.

2) Your return trip is interrupted because of bad weather at home. You have to spend an extra night at your destination but the hotel is full.

Without travel insurance, you may be out of luck. Trip interruption due to weather is usually covered by most travel insurance policies. The 24-hour hotline will find accommodations, notify your family and friends, and make alternate transportation plans. You may also qualify for reimbursement of expenses during your delay.

3) You have to cancel your tour or cruise because your home has been flooded and is now uninhabitable.

If your home becomes uninhabitable, most travel insurance policies reimburse for nonrefundable air fares and hotel stays, as well as cruise and tour package payments. They will help notify hotels, cruise lines, tour operators, airlines and others in your travel party, as well as assist you in rescheduling your arrangements and collecting refunds.

4) You are injured after falling on an icy street in a foreign city where medical care is not considered top-notch.

Many Americans don’t realize that their standard healthcare policies may not cover illness, accidents or evacuation needs that are outside their state of residence. In case of an accident or illness while traveling, travel insurance medical policies cover doctor or dental visits and necessary medical evacuation. The emergency hotline will locate the closest pre-screened medical facilities and expedite admissions, transfers of records, and necessary fees. Assistance personnel will ensure that medical instructions are transmitted to the medical staff at your destination.

5) You are scheduled to go on vacation but a blizzard causes the airport at the destination to close. You want to reschedule to go at a later date.

While airlines will usually reschedule you on the next available flight, they are not required to compensate for inconveniences, provide refunds or even allow rescheduling. In severe weather, tour operators and airlines may consent to limited rescheduling, but don’t usually provide a refund - leaving you with penalties and nonrefundable deposits. If you paid with a credit card, you may be eligible for a refund for non-delivered services.

Comprehensive travel policies have provisions for canceling if your airport has a complete cessation of services for a given length of time. Plus, travel insurance providers often have assistance services that will act as your ombudsmen to help expedite refunds and recover nonrefundable penalties.

About UStiA

The US Travel Insurance Association promotes fairness, integrity and a commitment to excellence in the travel insurance industry. Its mission is to educate people about the importance of travel insurance while maintaining high industry standards. UStiA is a national association of insurance carriers and allied businesses involved in the development, administration and marketing of travel insurance and assistance products. In 2004, UStiA member companies provided travel insurance policies to more than 17 million people.

For more information visit http://www.travelinsurance.org.

Editor Background Note: Past examples of winter storms affecting travelers include: The January “Blizzard of 2005closed airports throughout the Northeast; a major storm caused airlines to cancel flights in March 2001; and on December 30, 2000 New York airports cancelled hundreds of flights due to a snowstorm.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

CSI Fleet Card Reduces Company Fuel Costs as Gas Prices Continue to Rise

Bonita Springs, FL April 21, 2008

Keith Stone likes a good adage as well as the next guy. But when Benjamin Franklin commented about the only sureties being death and taxes, little did he suspect the relentless climb of rising fuel prices two hundred years later. That is exactly what businesses across the country and around the world face. Fortunately, there are practical and direct solutions to counter the billowing prices, specifically, the CSI Universal Fleet Fuel Card.

Stone, President and CEO of CSI Enterprises, Inc., explained how effective the CSI Universal Fleet Fuel Card is when it comes to saving hard-earned money. "At CSI, we have taken a common product, the credit card, and made it anything but common. Our fleet card is universally accepted at all major and independent gas stations nationally, and we directly affect the price of fuel by offering discounts at tens of thousands stations."

But many fleet business owners need more than negotiated discounts to effectively reduce costs. Sandy Sandberg has owned a wholesale products delivery company in California for two decades. Over the years, Sandberg has had as many as a dozen vehicles on the road. He has learned he must look for every advantage he can find.

"As a business owner, I deal with all of my expenses going up across the board, from rent to insurance to you name it. But most of that spending is done month-by-month. Fuel, on the other hand, is one of the main expenses we are faced with on a daily basis," said Sandberg. "Not a day goes by that we aren&39;t buying fuel. Therefore, we are always trying to find the best deals, as well as control any unnecessary spending."

Stone hears and understands these needs and that is why the CSI Universal Fleet Fuel Card benefits extend far beyond the pump. "In today&39;s economy, it has become critical to watch every cent spent. When Benjamin Franklin said, &39;a penny saved is a penny earned,&39; he wasn&39;t living in 2008. In today&39;s business environment, from what the government takes, to other operating costs including insurance, salaries, equipment, a penny saved is equivalent to at least two, if not three or four, pennies earned."

Cardholders of the CSI Universal Fleet Fuel Card, from the smallest of businesses to the largest, all receive every benefit CSI has to offer, such as Smart Buy, a nationally updated database reporting fuel prices at filling stations in every city. Other benefits include real-time online reporting, allowing managers to track and analyze the spending of every card and driver as well as control the limits and types of spending, even changing restrictions to allow for non-fuel purchases such as maintenance.

"It is our mission," said Stone, "to help business owners such as Sandy succeed. Rising fuel costs hamstring businesses from running at peak performance. I hear the stories every day, from having to reduce staff, to not taking on different jobs, to simply saying &39;enough&39; and closing the door. What we have helps businesses to not only compete, but excel in their given field. What we have is a very real solution that directly affects the bottom line."

To learn more about the CSI Universal Fleet Fuel Card, visit http://www.csi-gascard.com.

About CSI Enterprises, Inc.:
CSI Enterprises Inc. provides a specific line of controlled financial payment products including business fleet fueling/maintenance payment cards, a corporate virtual payment MasterCard and card solutions for corporate purchasing, travel and entertainment spending. Today CSI and its products operate in all fifty states including Canada, Mexico and Caribbean with operating subsidiaries involved in municipal tax reclamation, venture capital and real estate development activities nationwide. Since 1988, CSI Enterprises Inc. was the first and largest U.S. organization to have a successful corporate asset management and payment network throughout the U.S. and Latin America.

Illinois court Approves Settlement of Class Action Suit Against Trilegiant Corporation, a Wholly Owned Subsidiary of Cendant Corporation

Wood River, Ill. July 18, 2008

Today, a Madison County, Illinois court granted final approval of a nationwide class action lawsuit against Trilegiant Corporation (Pederson v. Trilegiant Cause No. 01-L-1126), a wholly owned subsidiary of Cendant Corporation. The settlement provides up to $25 million in cash benefits, along with changes in the business practices of Trilegiant and other relief.

This settlement resolves nationwide litigation against Trilegiant for allegedly billing and collecting unauthorized charges from consumers for products or memberships that consumers never requested or consented to receive. It also resolves disputes over alleged refusals to cancel memberships upon consumer request.

Under the settlement, consumers who had unsolicited or unauthorized charges for Trilegiant products posted to their credit cards or other accounts for such Trilegiant products as Privacy Guard, Credit Alert, Auto Vantage, Travelers Advantage, Buyers Advantage, Compete Home, Digital Protection Plus, Great Fun, Great Options, HealthSaver, Hotline, Just for Me, National Card Registry, NetMarket, Shoppers Advantage, Travel ER, and others, can file a claim to receive a minimum of $20 or whatever they were charged--up to three times the cost of each Trilegiant Product for which they were charged.

In addition to the cash compensation, the settlement requires Trilegiant offer consumers an easy cancellation method, affirmative relief regarding Trilegiant&39;s business practices, a charitable contribution, and payment by Trilegiant of all costs and legal fees related to the lawsuit. For more information or to make a claim, class members may visit http://www.TriSettlement.com or call 1.888.952.9102.

This settlement resolves a class action brought by The Lakin Law Firm, P.C. in an Illinois court in 2001. The case was certified as a class action in 2004.

Brad Lakin, the President of The Lakin Law Firm, said, "We believe this settlement provides substantial benefit to the class members."

Barclaycard Contactless Technology Rolls Out Across Co-Operative Stores Nationwide

Northampton, England July 25, 2010

Barclaycard joins forces with the Co-operative Food as it becomes the UK&39;s first major grocery retailer to introduce contactless payment in its stores nationwide.

The contactless (http://www.barclaycard.co.uk/personal-home/contactless/ ) roll-out will begin with a pilot in 100 Co-operative food stores next year after an agreement was signed with Barclaycard in partnership with Visa. If the pilot is successful, The Co-operative will roll out the terminals to the majority of its food stores in time for the 2012 Olympics, which is being billed as a contactless event, where visitors are expected to experience the full convenience of contactless payment on transport, tickets and other low value purchases.

Contactless payment allows customers to make purchases of &163;15 or less, without the need to enter a PIN or insert their card into a payment terminal. Once the card has been held over the contactless terminal, the secure transaction uses the tried and tested Chip and PIN technology to automatically add the purchase to the customer&39;s credit card (http://www.barclaycard.co.uk/ ) or debit it from their current account.

Contactless payment, which is already commonplace and proving popular in the USA and Asia, is ideal for transactions where speed is essential, especially at supermarkets and petrol stations. Roll-out of contactless payment in the UK began in 2007 and there are now over nine million contactless enabled cards in circulation.

Sean Toal, commercial director, Food Retail, The Co-operative Group, said: "This is a great opportunity for The Co-operative to work in partnership with Barclaycard to become the first major food retailer in the UK to roll-out this unique payment method. It has received an excellent reception from both customers and retailers where it has been launched overseas and is ideal for our store portfolio."

Mark Hale, director of Food IS, The Co-operative Group, added: "Contactless payment has huge benefits for our customers. In essence, this innovative technology will mean increased customer choice and faster transaction speed, which will vastly improve the customer experience."

Contactless payment will also increase throughput as research has shown that a large number of customers will walk out of a shop if they see an excessive queue length.

Stuart Neal, head of UK Payment Acceptance at Barclaycard, said: "We&39;re absolutely delighted that The Co-operative is joining forces with Barclaycard to roll out contactless payments across all of its stores. For a household name such as The Co-operative to commit to the technology really shows that it is the future of payments, and we are looking forward to working with them to further enhance the in-store experience for their customers."
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Notes &160;to Editors:

About Barclaycard:
Barclaycard, part of Barclays Global Retail Banking division, is a leading global payment business which helps consumers, retailers and businesses to make and accept payments flexibly, and to access low interest rate credit cards (http://www.barclaycard.co.uk/personal-home/cards/gold/index.html ), build credit (http://www.barclaycard.co.uk/personal-home/cards/initial/index.html ) and provides its own customer rewards scheme (http://www.barclaycard.co.uk/freedom/ ).

Barclays and Barclaycard are leading the way in introducing contactless and there are now over eight million contactless-enabled Barclaycards and Barclays debit cards, helping retailers reduce queuing and cut the cost of card transactions. In line with its history of providing customers with innovative payment forms, Barclaycard also intends to make payments by mobile phone available to the mass market by 2012.

Barclays and Barclaycard are the leading providers of contactless terminals in the UK with 25,000 live and accepting payment throughout the country for retailers including Pr&234;t A Manger, Subway, Yo! Sushi and EAT.&160;&160;

About The Co-operative Group
The Co-operative Group stands apart from other major retailers in the UK as a business which is owned, not by a small group of shareholders, but by more than five million consumers. With core interests in food, financial&160;services, travel, pharmacy, funerals and farms, it has an annual turnover of &163;14 billion, employs 123,000 staff and operates over 5,000 retail trading outlets handling more than 20 million weekly transactions. &160;

For further information please contact:
Andrew Bond
Barclaycard Press Office
Barclaycard
1234 Pavilion Drive
Northampton
NN4 7SG
+44 (0)1604 25 1229&160;
http://www.barclaycard.co.uk

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

GE Money and Slide-Lok Offer Consumer Credit Program

Phoenix, AZ September 6, 2006

To better address the market for garage storage and garage cabinets, expected to reach over $1.5 billion by 2009*, GE Money’s Retail Sales Finance unit and Slide-Lok, a leading provider of garage interiors and manufacturer of garage storage cabinets, today announced a new consumer credit program for Slide-Lok’s 100-plus garage storage and garage cabinet dealers nationwide. The new program is available this month.

According to the National Association of Home Builders, more than 91 percent of new homes include a garage, and a growing number accommodate more than three-cars*. As Baby Boomers age and their children reach their teens, the garage is used increasingly for activities, hobbies, and crafts. This results in an accumulation of sporting gear and clothing and creates the need for additional storage in the typical American home.

To help homeowners organize and repurpose their garage space, Slide-Lok dealers will offer consumer financing through GE Money’s PROJECTLINE(sm) private label credit card program. The benefits include an easy application process, fast credit decisions, promotional terms, and other offerings for Slide-Lok customers at the point-of-sale.

“The Slide-Lok company is very much like its garage cabinets—solid,said Bruce Christensen, vice president of GE Money’s Home Improvement division. “Their cabinetry is extremely well made, and homeowners appreciate that kind of quality for a multi-functional space like the garage. We’re pleased they selected us to help them continue to grow with a customer financing program.

Headquartered in Tempe, Ariz., Slide-Lok is recognized as one of the leading brands in garage cabinets and modular garage storage systems. “The demand we’re seeing for Slide-Lok’s modern, quality garage cabinet systems is very exciting,said Brian Strayer, president of Slide-Lok. “The PROJECTLINE Program will empower our customers. Buying high quality Slide-Lok garage storage and garage cabinets has never been easier.

About Slide-Lok:

Since 1977, Slide-Lok and its parent company Bass Cabinets have been producing high quality, durable cabinetry. Slide-Lok’s cabinets utilize a patented dovetail design, plywood construction, adjustable 6-way hinges, and Thermofuse doors—making Slide-Lok the quality leader. Slide-Lok’s dealer network includes more than 100 dealers across the United States and Canada. To learn more about Slide-Lok, visit http://www.slide-lok.com.

About Retail Sales Finance and GE Money:

Retail Sales Finance, based in Kettering, Ohio, is part of GE Money, formerly GE Consumer Finance, and provides private label credit card programs, marketing, installment lending and financial services for national and regional retailers in more than 20 industries including: powersports, home improvement, outdoor power equipment, automotive, recreational vehicles, marine, consumer electronics and appliances, furniture, floor covering, music, jewelry, and health care. With $163 billion in assets, GE Money, a unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE), is a leading provider of credit services to consumers, retailers and auto dealers in approximately 50 countries around the world. GE Money, based in Stamford, Connecticut, offers a range of financial products, including private label credit cards, personal loans, bank cards, auto loans and leases, mortgages, corporate travel and purchasing cards, debt consolidation and home equity loans and credit insurance. More information is at http://www.gemoney.com.

GE (NYSE: GE) is Imagination at Work -- a diversified technology, media and financial services company focused on solving some of the world&39;s toughest problems. With products and services ranging from aircraft engines, power generation, water processing and security technology to medical imaging, business and consumer financing, media content and advanced materials, GE serves customers in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 people worldwide. For more information, visit http://www.ge.com.

For more information contact:

For GE Money:

Cristy Williams

(678)518-2596

or

For Slide-Lok:

John Rogers

(404)419-6688

Zion and Zion Consulting Group

http://www.zionandzion.com

*Sources:

Market research organizations SBI and Freedonia

National Association of Home Builders Housing Facts, Figures and Trends 2006

Enchanting Yunnan|travel package

Enchanting Yunnan
travel package - 7 days / 6 nights From Kunming to fabled 'Shangri-La' enjoy the colorful diversity of more than 25 ethnic minorities. Roam Lijiang Old Town's cobbled alleys, visit crimson-robed lamas in a Tibetan monastery, and marvel at the superb natural wonders of plunging gorges and snow-capped mountains. Located in southwestern China, Yunnan boasts some of the most varied geography in the country, with tropical rainforests in the south rising to jagged peaks and Tibetan highlands in the north. With the unique ethnic minorities that make "South of the Clouds" their home, they add cultural diversity to a province already rich with natural wonders. Snow-capped mountains, valleys, crystal-clear lakes, and highland villages make up some of the unforgettable scenery along our tour.
Day 1 Beijing / Shanghai - Kunming - Dali (L, D) Stone Forest Flight from Beijing / Shanghai to Kunming in the morning.
Your tour guide will meet you at the airport.
Visit the famous Stone Forest, where you can discover this unique geological wonder during an extensive walk through the labyrinth of steep rock needles and narrow openings in the rocks.
On the way back visit the Yi Minority village.
Night train to Dali in comfortable soft-sleeper cabins.
Overnight on train Day 2 Dali (B, L) Three Pagodas, Erhai Lake, Old City Center Arrive in the morning and transfer to the hotel, where breakfast is arranged.
In the morning, visit Dali's iconic Three Pagodas, originally built in the Tang Dynasty.
A cruise on Erhai Lake offers a panorama of villages and the magnificent Cangshan mountains.
Visit a small island to see the Bai Minority village.
Leisure time in the afternoon allows you to explore Dali's cobblestone streets in the picturesque old city center.
Overnight in Dali Day 3 Dali - Lijiang (B, L) Black Dragon Pool, Old Town

A coach takes you through winding valleys to Lijiang, a beautiful Naxi minority town nestled in the mountains. In this UNESCO World Heritage site, a maze of narrow streets and canals make up the scenic Old Town, home to Naxi men and women in traditional dresses.
Stop at the Black Dragon Pool for a great view of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and its reflection in the clear waters.
Afterwards you have leisure time to explore Lijiang on your own.
Overnight in Lijiang

Day 4 Lijiang (B, L) Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Naxi Village

The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, also commonly known as Yulong Snow Mountain, is situated to the north of Lijiang town, at a distance of some 15 kilometers. It is the most southerly of the glaciers in the Northern Hemisphere and the highest peak in the south of Yangtze River area. Extending 35 kilometers all the way from north to south and 25 kilometers from east to west. The mountain range has 13 peaks in total, the highest being Shanzidou peak, at 5596 meters above sea level.
The landscapes of the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain are unique and beautiful. At different altitudes, rare trees, herbal plants, and flowers and are to be found. Many famous flowers like azalea, primrose, orchid and herbal medicine plants are grown in this area. From the bottom to the top, there are more than 20 forest clusters and varieties of birds and animals. There are four distinct eco-systems: the snow, the spring, the forest and the meadow landscape. Among the multitude of scenic spots are: Dried River Bed, the Leech Flatland, the Remains of the Ancient Glacier, Yunshan Ping (The Spruce Tree Plain), the Yak Plain and the magnificent Baishui River.
The snow capped mountain is considered a holy mountain at the heart of Naxi culture, who view it as their patron god 'Sanduo' and have worshipped it since ancient times. Now the Jade Snow Mountain is the focal point of the Jade Snow Mountain scenic area.
A visit to the Naxi Minority village follows on the way back to experience the every day life of the farmers.
Overnight in Lijiang

Day 5 Lijiang - Zhongdian (B, L) Tiger Leaping Gorge Drive by coach to the stunning Tiger Leaping Gorge. In this stretch the Yangtze River is known as Gold Sand River, while it tumbles through one of the deepest gorges in the world. Along both sides of the ravine, snowy peaks rise dramatically to a height of 4,000 meters above the water.
Continue by coach to Zhongdian in the afternoon.
Overnight at Zhongdian Day 6 Zhongdian (B, L) Songzanlin Monastery, Emerald Pagoda Lake Popularized under the name of "Shangri-La", Zhongdian attracts visitors seeking a glimpse of Tibet. The 300 year old Songzanlin Monastery is built in the Tibetan style and is still home to many crimson-robed lamas.
Afterwards, travel to Emerald Pagoda Lake, a highland lake at a height of 3,800 meters. You have time to explore the forested banks and can also visit a Tibetan family.
Return to Zhongdian in the afternoon, with the rest of the day at your leisure.
Overnight at Zhongdian Day 7 Zhongdian - Kunming - Beijing / Shanghai (B, L) Western Hills, Dragon Gate Transfer to Zhongdian airport in the morning, for the flight from Zhongdian to Kunming.
Upon arrival your guide will meet you again at Kunming airport for transfer to visit Western Hills and Dragon Gate.
After sightseeing, transfer to Kunming airport for the flight back to Beijing / Shanghai in the late afternoon or evening. For travel package bookings and more information please contact Hotline Beijing: +86-10-8519 8999(phone)

A Capital Expedition|travel package

A Capital Expedition
travel package - 6 days / 5 nights

Lived in China for months but haven't yet climbed the Great Wall? Wondering what lies beyond the glitzy skyline of the Bund? For an unbeatable price, we will whisk you away from Shanghai's sleek modernism to the stately majesty of China's old imperial capitals, Beijing and Xi'an. Once known as the City of Everlasting Peace (Chang'an), Xi'an ruled a vast empire for thirteen dynasties, and the accumulated splendor, artistry, and wisdom of over a thousand years can still be seen today. With equally dazzling historical sights, Beijing is the heart and hub of the nation. We'll also shop at the antique market of Panjiayuanif you're lucky, you'll come away with a bit of history yourself!

Day 1 Shanghai - Xi'an Independent transfer to Pudong Int'l Airport to Xi'an. Beginning in 1046 BC, the rulers of China made Xi'an their capital, but "The Eternal City" truly reached its golden age in the Tang Dynasty ( 608-907 AD). Your tour guide will meet you at the airport and take you to the hotel which is ideally centrally located.
Overnight in Xi'an Day 2 Xi'an After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin our city tour. The Big Wild Goose Pagoda was built in this period to store the Buddhist scriptures brought back from India by Xuan Zang (Tripitaka).
Then we visit the highlight of Xi'an, the Terracotta Army & Horses and Bronze Chariots. They were built for China's first emperor in the 3rd century B.C. and are splendidly preserved.
During lunch time, you will have an opportunity to enjoy a 'noodle making' demonstration in a local restaurant.
Visit the Great Mosque which is one of the biggest and the oldest mosque in China.
Then stroll in Xi'an's Muslim quarter where you can find a variety of local food stands and souvenir shops.
Overnight in Xi'an Day 3 Xi'an - Beijing After breakfast, transfer to the airport for flight to Beijing.
A guide will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel.
In the afternoon, our tour of Beijing begins, starting from the Temple of Heaven. The emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties prayed here every year for good weather and bountiful harvests. Today, this majestic temple rises out of the largest public park in Beijing.
Overnight in Beijing Day 4 Beijing (B, L) Today we will head to Tian'anmen Square, the political heart of Beijing. From here, you have an expansive view of fluttering flags and the many monuments surrounding the largest square in the world. Directly across is the Forbidden City. Within its 999 rooms, emperors ruled, conspired, loved, and died.
Then see how everyday folks lived in Old Beijing on our Hutong Tour, which will take you through picturesque narrow streets and past old siheyuan (courtyard houses).
Overnight in Beijing Day 5 Beijing (B, L) Today is devoted to the Great Wall and the tombs of the Ming Emperors. Unlike the oft-visited Badaling, the Great Wall at Mutianyu offers breathtaking scenery undisturbed by crowds.
In the afternoon, we will see the Ming Tombs, where 13 emperors and their empresses and concubines are buried, including Emperor Wanli.
Overnight in Beijing Day 6 Beijing - Shanghai (B) After all that history, perhaps you will be tempted to acquire some "antiques" at the lively Panjiayuan Marketjust beware that only a fraction of the wares are genuine. But as long as you don't pay antique prices, you can still pick up some great finds. Dusty "Ming" vases, scrolls, old coins, and the odd typewriter fill the aisles, next to stalls overflowing with propaganda posters and enough Mao kitsch for even the most die-hard collector.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for return flight to Shanghai. For travel package bookings and more information please contact Hotline Beijing: +86-10-8519 8999(phone)

Classical China|travel package

Classical China
travel package - 5 days / 4 nights If you feel the need of a change of scene from Beijing, here's a quick getaway to some of China's other great cities. This five-day trip to Shanghai, Suzhou, and Xi'an offers you everything from a high-speed cosmopolitan style to the timeless peace of an ancient temple. Elegant gardens, beautiful canals, and fabulous shopping streets will tempt your senses (and your wallet!), while historical wonders like the Terracotta Warriors will excite your curiosity. Day 1 Beijing - Shanghai Transfer to your hotel in Shanghai.
Start your trip with a serene visit to the beautiful Yuyuan Garden, a classical example of Ming Dynasty garden design.
Then, head to the Jade Buddha Temple, an active site of worship home to a precious Buddha sculpted out of a single piece of white jade.
Overnight in Shanghai Day 2 Shanghai - Suzhou

In the morning, transfer via a short train ride to Suzhou, famous for its canals and gardens in the style of Southern China. The most intricate and exquisite of these, the Master of Nets' Garden and the Lion Grove Garden boast views that change with every bend in the path, and the perfect blend of rocks, water, and greenery.
We will also see Suzhou's picturesque canals, which gave the city the name of "The Venice of the East."
Overnight in Suzhou

Day 3 Suzhou - Shanghai - Xi'an In the morning, we will return to Shanghai by train.
The French Concession and the Xintiandi Shopping Area offer glimpses into both Shanghai's glamorous past and its equally glamorous present as a leader in style and commerce.
Getting to the airport is an experience in and of itself with the Maglev Train.
Flight to Xi'an and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Xi'an Day 4 Xi'an

After breakfast at the hotel, we will begin our tour at the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, built in the Tang Dynasty to store the Buddhist scriptures brought back from India by Xuan Zang (Tripitaka).
Next, see the highlight of Xi'an, the Terracotta Army & Horses and Bronze Chariots. Over 2000 years old, they remain splendidly preserved and wonderfully lifelike.
At lunch, a local restaurant will demonstrate the art of noodle-making, a Shaanxi specialty.
Afterwards, visit the Great Mosque, one of grandest in China, and admire its handwritten copy of the Qur'an.
A stroll in Xi'an's lively Muslim Quarter takes you past shops selling souvenirs, local specialties, and snacks.
Overnight in Xi'an

Day 5 Xi'an - Beijing Transfer to the airport for return flight to Beijing. For travel package bookings and more information please contact Hotline Beijing: +86-10-8519 8999(phone)

Luxury holiday with 3 nights in Banyan Tree Resort Lijiang|travel package

Luxury holiday with 3 nights in Banyan Tree Resort Lijiang
travel package - 6 days / 5 nights Leave the stress and exhaust of city-life far behind with a Luxury 5-star Banyan Tree holiday. These superb hotels in Lijiang and Zhongdian are members of the prestigious "Leading Hotels of the World". Be pampered by their world-class facilities and hospitality. Located in the southwest China, Yunnan is the most climate varied province in the country. Travel through some of China's most pristine and breathtaking natural scenery as your trip takes you through UNESCO recognized Lijiang, and China's "Shangri-La" - Zhongdian. The experience of tropical rainforests, crystal clear waters, and deep valley gorges, along with the colors and splendor of 30 different minority groups will undoubtedly be an unforgettable journey.
Day 1 Beijing / Shanghai - Kunming - Zhongdian Flight to Zhongdian via Kunming. Arrival in the afternoon, transfer to the hotel, followed by time at leisure. Day 2 Zhongdian (B, L) Songzan Tibetan Temple, Emerald Pagoda Lake Visit the 300 year old Songzan Tibetan Temple and take in the beautiful natural panoramic vistas of the area. After appreciating the crystal clear waters of the Emerald Pagoda Lake (at a height of 3,800m), there will be ample time for you to discover the locale by yourself and even visit a Tibetan family. Return to Zhongdian in the afternoon, time for leisurely exploration. Day 3 Zhongdian - Lijiang - Banyan Tree Resort Lijiang (B, L) Tiger Leaping Gorge

Today's travel takes us to the famous "Tiger Leaping Gorge" on the Yangtze River. Also known by locals as the Gold Sand River, its waters have slashed an impressive gorge through the seemingly immovable mountains. Seen from higher ground, the striking panoramic view offers an unobstructed vista of the famous "first bend of the Yangtze River".

Day 4 Lijiang: Banyan Tree Resort Lijiang (B, L) Today, we will visit the snow-packed Jade Dragon Snow Mountain by cable car. The Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is considered the pre-eminent holy mountain by the nearby Naxi ethnicity and other national minority groups in the region. Reaching a height of 5,596 meters, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain rises majestically into the clear blue sky, taking on the shape of a silver dragon. As to date, no one has conquered its peak. On the way back, we will visit the 800 year old city centre where construction began at the end of the Song Dynasty and lasting through the inaugural years of the Yuan Dynasty. Unlike other cities of antiquity in China, Lijiang was designed without grand walls and spacious avenues. In its stead are bridges, streams, and a maze of narrow streets which makes for a more natural and harmonious layout. Today, the city is recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, with its cobblestone streets, traditional houses, and unique shops enjoyed by travelers from the world over. Enjoy a performance of the unique Naxi Orchestra in the evening (optional). Day 5 Lijiang: Banyan Tree Resort Lijiang (B) Time at leisure in Luxury Banyan Tree Resort Lijiang. Day 6 Lijiang - Kunming - Beijing / Shanghai (B) We bid farewell to mystical Yunnan. Transportation to the airport is arranged for your return flight to Kunming. For travel package bookings and more information please contact Hotline Beijing: +86-10-8519 8999(phone)

Mysterious Zhangjiajie|travel package

Mysterious Zhangjiajie
travel package - 4 days / 3 nights Experience two different faces of China as well as reliving the Avatar adventure among the craggy stone pillars and lush forests in the natural preserve of Zhangjiajie that inspired film-makers to create the magical Floating Mountains of Pandora. Follow that up with the quaint streets and unique atmosphere of the ancient town of Fenghuang ("Phoenix"), a true gem of the Chinese south.
Day 1 Beijing / Shanghai - Zhangjiajie Flight to Zhangjiajie in the evening.
Transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Zhangjiajie Day 2 Zhangjiajie - Mengdonghe - Fenghuang (B, L) After breakfast, drive to the Mengdong River with its clear rapids and waterfalls. You have time for exploration on foot or an exciting rafting tour.
After lunch, travel to Fenghuang, an ancient town with traditional houses built right on the river's edge. Wander its picturesque flagstoned alleys, visit the Southern Great Wall, and admire the Hanging Houses at the Tuojiang River.
Overnight in Fenghuang Day 3 Fenghuang - Zhangjiajie (B, L, D) In the morning you have leisure to explore this historical town beloved by artists and filmmakers. Fenghuang's layout and architecture have remained unchanged for more than 100 years, and you can visit the town's classic stilted houses with flying eaves.
After lunch, drive to Zhangjiajie.
Sightseeing in Zhangjiajie depends on the arrival time.
Overnight in Zhangjiajie Day 4 Zhangjiajie - Beijng / Shanghai (B, L) Breakfast at the hotel, followed by walking and sightseeing in Zhangjiajie.
Visit Baizhang Gorge, Huanglong Cave, Tianzi Mountain, Helong Park, Goddess Peak, Heavenly Terrace and other impressive places.
Transfer to the airport in the evening for the return flight. For travel package bookings and more information please contact Hotline Beijing: +86-10-8519 8999(phone)

Monday, September 19, 2011

Chengde: A Refreshing Escape|travel package

Chengde: A Refreshing Escape
travel package - 2 days / 1 night

Chengde, with its mountain garden and magnificent temples, gives you a flavorful break from Beijing, even if you only have two days to spare. An easy train journey through interesting countryside takes you to Chengde, an ancient city which has long been a popular summer escape due to its cooling breezes. The Mountain Resort, a former imperial summer retreat, offers a choice of activities in an enchanting setting of nature's beauty and architectural masterpieces. Follow the paths of emperors of bygone days as they spent their summers in their 'escape-the-heat-mountain villa', as the Mountain Resort was called. Since 1703, these pleasant hills and parklands, pine forests, lake and pavilions have brought refreshing delight to their summer visitors.

Beijing departure: From RMB 1, 310 p.p.
Travel date: Daily departure

Day 1 Beijing - Chengde (L) Take morning train from Beijing to Chengde.
Meet your local tour guide at the train station and transfer to the hotel.
After checking in, you will visit the Mountain Resort, a place of wonderful scenery and pleasant climate, even in the summer. Grand palaces, delicate temples, peculiar mountains, exquisite pavilions and tranquil waters will delight your eyes. Inside the garden you will have the choices of walking, hiking, climbing, riding and boating.
Then transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Chengde Day 2 Chengde - Beijing (B, L) After breakfast it's time to visit Puning Temple and Putuo Zongchengzhi Temple.
Putuo Zongchengzhi Temple is the biggest and the most magnificent building of the Eight Outer Temples.
Transfer back to Beijing by trian in the afternoon. For travel package bookings and more information please contact Hotline Beijing: +86-10-8519 8999(phone)

Chengdu, Leshan and Emeishan: Sichuans Unique Attractions|travel package

Chengdu, Leshan and Emeishan: Sichuan's Unique Attractions
travel package - 4 days / 3 nights A variety of stimulating experiences await you in Sichuan whether it is giant panda conservation or the gigantic Grand Buddha riverside statue. The misty heights of Mt. Emei and the natural music of the Pure Sound Pavilion will further inspire and thrill you. To round out this excellent tour, spend a bit of time exploring the friendly streets and teahouses of Chengdu on you own. Day 1 Beijing / Shanghai - Chengdu (L) Flight to Chengdu in the morning.
Upon arrival in Chengdu, our local partner will meet you at airport.
Transfer to hotel.
In the afternoon visit the Giant Panda Breeding Research Base, where you will encounter one of the most endangered animals in the world, the giant panda, along with its equally endearing cousin, the lesser red panda.
An autumn visit could include seeing tiny newborn pandas in their "nursery".
Overnight in Chengdu Day 2 Chengdu - Leshan - Mt. Emei (B, L, D) In the morning drive to Leshan, a friendly city, where you will visit the 71 meter high Grand Buddha at the Lingyun Temple. This immense carving was begun in 713 AD by a Buddhist monk engineer/fund-raiser in hopes of stopping the deaths of boatmen who were often lost in a swirling hollow where the Dadu and Min rivers meet. This purpose was actually accomplished as the rock debris resulting from the work filled in the dangerous hollow.
Then a cruise on Min River will provide you with further views of the Grand Buddha.
Transfer to Mt. Emei in the evening.
Overnight on Mt. Emei Day 3 Mt. Emei C Chengdu(B, L, D) Early in the morning take the cable car up to the Golden Summit. With an elevation of 3099 meters, if it is a fine day, you will be in for a treat of luxuriant green vistas stretching out below your feet; the Min, Qingyi and Dadu Rivers are like three pieces of silk stringing their way through the mountains and Daxue and Gongga mountain ranges appear the hold up the sky that glows with an almost holy light. After visiting Huazang Si (Copper temple), take cable car back down and transfer to another cable car up to visit Wannian Si, that is located at the waist of the mountain. The temple was initially built in 420 and was given the present name of Wannian Si (Ten-Thousand-Years Temple) by Emperor Shenzong of the Ming Dynasty (1537-1619) who wished to celebrate his mother's birthday and changed the name of the temple in hope of her longevity. The importance of the temple lies in not only its long history and glorious past, but also being the main ritual place of the Samantabhadra Bodhisattva. Inside the Mongolian tent-shaped beamless brick hall is a 7.3-meter statue of Samantabhadra sitting on an elephant, which was cast in Chengdu in 980 of the Song Dynasty and weighs 62,000 kg. Afterwards trek downhill via the Qingyin Pavillion, Yixiantian and monkey area. Finish at the Wuxiangang car park where you will board an eco-tourism car to the foot of the mountain for transfer back to Chengdu.
Overnight in Chengdu Day 4 Chengdu - Beijing / Shanghai (B) Time at leisure to explore the city on your own. (Why not try the local teahouses for a truly cultural experience?)
Transfer to Chengdu airport in the afternoon.
Flight back to Beijing / Shanghai. For travel package bookings and more information please contact Hotline Beijing: +86-10-8519 8999(phone)

Rent My Vacation Home (RMVH Network) Franchise Opens - Rent A Cape Cod Vacation Home

Cape Cod, MA August 24, 2011

Rent My Vacation Home dot com (RMVH Network) Franchise opens Rent A Cape Cod Vacation Home dot com. This Franchise is on the move and opening stores every day almost. They are going after the home vacation market in a big way.

There is no other vacation home rental with the local offices like that of Rent My Vacation Home dot com. The Company now has a store in Hyannis located almost on the shore to help home owners and vacationers better identify opportunities for home rental. The staff is made up of sail boat captains and others who are from Cape Cod and are realtors and tourist guides in the offseason.

The store Rent A Cape Cod Vacation Home dot com is hiring now and in this economy a welcome relief. They will employ around a dozen people when done. This is a great opportunity with the type of Franchise that guarantees the rentals for Vacationers and guarantees rentals for the Homeowners.

The web site http://www.rentacapecodvacationhome.com sports a Cape Cod character called Mr. Sunny who is animated on the home page. The check out system works like a 5 star hotel and the locks and doors are mostly controlled by the internet making a reservation at noon for check in AT 4 PM possible.
The type of service that they offer and with the offices across the United States and in every market makes this the largest Vacation Home rental Franchise. For Homeowners only $99.00 a year to be on 83 web sites with 70,000 customers who can update all 83 calendars and list on 83 web sites one form that takes 5 minutes.

Rent My Vacation Home dot com operates its family of Franchised Stores and websites designed to help owners of vacation rentals and Home Vacationers Find each other in a Pro Setting with all aspects of online vacation rental management, including:, Online Availability Calendars, Real-Time Online Booking and Reservations Management, Credit Card Processing, Travel and Damage Insurance and distribution of an owner’s vacation properties to a Global Distribution Network of 83 affiliates, Travel Agents, Resort Associations, Property Managers, Property Developers, Real Estate Companies and Travel Indexes .

When traveling next time stop by a office or web site in your area. The newest one open today is Rent A Cape Cod Vacation Home dot com.The main office is Rent My Vacation Home dot com..

Travel Site Connects Travelers with Travel Now Pay Later Vacation Financing

San Diego, CA January 4, 2010

A recent survey concluded that the number one thing stopping most people from taking a nice vacation is the fact that they can&39;t afford it. That&39;s not surprising, but what is surprising is the new website http://www.EasyPayVacations.com that connects those wanting a vacation with a "travel now, pay later" service. While still a relatively new concept, this service allows travelers to take their dream vacation or a cruise, and make easy monthly payments after they return from vacation.

The service has a lot to offer for those who don&39;t have the cash to drop on a nice vacation and for those who can&39;t use a credit card for one reason or another. With no credit checks and no interest charges, young adults are shaping up to be the biggest fans of the service, but just about anyone is eligible. Lee Johnson, Marketing Manager of http://www.EasyPayVacations.com says "the travel now pay later service is perfect for those with little or no credit and those who don&39;t make enough money to pay in advance".

What makes the vacation financing service work well is that it also doubles as a travel service provider. As a reminder that this is the real world, the "travel now pay later" service usually requires a deposit in advance, but the deposit is much less than the total trip price, allowing almost anyone to experience a vacation they could only dream about before.

In today&39;s sluggish economy more people are having to be a little more creative to have some of the finer things in life. When it&39;s a nice vacation in question, this travel financing service is the creative solution many people need. For a vacation financing service that can take you from your stressful job, busy traffic, or demanding kids, to a sunny beach, relaxing cruise, or Las Vegas pool, the only question is, "why not"

Saturday, September 17, 2011

NxSystems to Show at Prepaid Expo USA 2010

Portland, Oregon February 3, 2010

NxSystems, Inc., a leading provider of Global Payment Solutions, announced today that the company will be an exhibitor at the Prepaid Expo USA 2010, February 22-24, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Located in the Rio All Suites and Casino, the Prepaid Expo USA 2010 is the premier gathering of the prepaid services industry. Industry professionals from all of the segments of the prepaid calling card, wireless and gift and debit card industries converge to meet with retailers, distributors and others who are involved in the fast growing prepaid industry.

Michael C. Busher, NxSystems, Inc. Chairman and Michael R. Lightbourne, a member of the Board of Directors, will be on hand (Booth 234) to talk with Prepaid Expo USA 2010 attendees about the benefits of using NxSystems Global Prepaid Solutions.

NxSystems offers both domestic and international prepaid debit cards with the MasterCard&174;, Visa&174; and Discover&174; holograms. In addition, the company will be launching the “Pay Any Cardprogram at the Prepaid Expo USA 2010. With Pay Any Card, funds can be electronically transferred from a merchant NxPay account to any MasterCard&174;, Visa&174; or Discover&174; credit card, prepaid debit card or stored value card. For example, if a consumer has earned promotional dollars at your business, rather than sending those customers a business check, the merchant can instead electronically transfer (and deposit) those funds on the consumers credit card, debit card or stored value card. It’s fast; it’s easy; and it’s inexpensive.

NxSystems will also be presenting its NxPay Global Payment Platform Gateway, which offers businesses the opportunity to reduce the time and expense of transferring money. Currently, NxSystems has banking relationships in 78 countries utilizing 52 different currencies. For example, a business located in the USA could send payments to Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Hong Kong and Japan, in a single transaction. If required, the funds would arrive respectively in CAN Dollars, Mexican Pesos, English Pounds, HK Dollars and Japanese Yen. By combining the above five transactions into a single transaction, the cost of FX and transferring of the funds is greatly reduced.

“The Prepaid Expo USA 2010is the perfect venue for NxSystems to showcase its Global Prepaid Solutions, Global Payment Solutions and Pay Any Card programs stated Mike Busher. “We look forward to presenting our prepaid electronic payment solutions to those members of the Prepaid Expo USA that have not seen our products and services before.

About NxSystems
NxSystems - a leading provider of Global Payment Solutions - offers organizations of every size, and across every industry and geography, a comprehensive suite of innovative electronic payment products that access the global financial network. From payroll and commissions, personal and business travel expenses, procurement, voucher, loyalty, gift and incentive programs, student rewards, consumer rebates, airline and travel provider vouchers and buy here pay here financing, to split-tender and multi-currency payment options, the NxPay payment platform provides a real-time web-enabled electronic payment software solution for consumers, merchants, Independent Sales Organizations (ISOs), airline and travel providers and multi-national companies located throughout the world. For more information about NxSystems array of global payment solutions, visit http://www.nxsystemsinc.com or call 503-513-9900.