Frequently Asked Questions:

These are some of our frequently asked questions below:

Q: Where do I find out where to go? A: The Internet is a powerful research tool and the possibilities for finding great vacation destinations are endless. To start out, search our Featured Destinations for ideas. Next take a look at all the Great Deals that are currently being offered - there are plenty of destinations that will interest you. Then, go to your local travel agency. Travel agents are professionals in the field of tourism, so talk to them! Tell them what you are looking for and what sort of budget you are working with. Through the TravelActive.com website, there are endless possibilities for a wonderful vacation. Q: Where can I book my trip? A: The best place to book your trip is through your local travel agent. To find a local travel agent in your area, simply use our Travel Agent Locator. Q: Should I get travel insurance? A: YES! You never know what will happen while you are away. Talk to your travel agent about what is the best travel insurance for you. If anything, you will be paying for peace of mind. Q: What if I have a question for my travel agent while I'm away? A: Through the TravelActive.com website, you can locate your travel agency, and find out their hours of operation and their contact numbers. That way you will know when they are open and you can easily call them with your question! Q: What is TravelActive.com? A: TravelActive.com bridges Internet tourism with local travel agencies, where Internet users can research on-line but consult, and purchase, with an agent in their local area. Q: What is important about the role of the TravelActive.com technology? A: TravelActive.com Marketing Inc. combines traditional and new forms of media, as a means to allow travel agencies to capitalize on the strengths of the Internet. The website technology of TravelActive.com is designed to support travel agencies’ existing websites or, in the case where travel agencies do not have such existing websites, to stand alone as a means of marketing on the Internet. Q: Why do I have to provide my postal code? A: By providing your postal code, you will be able to locate the travel agencies in your local area. You can then go to each webpage and check out their travel deals, their travel ‘specialties’ (like Seniors’ Packages or specialized destination getaways), and their own travel agents. The location and hours of operation are also listed on their webpage, so you can visit your local agencies and start making your travel arrangements. Q: As a travel agent, I want to join the TravelActive.com system. What are the benefits for my travel agency? A: TravelActive.com acts as a web portal for nation-wide travel agencies. Its ultimate aim is to put the power of the Internet into the hands of travel agencies and their managers. By joining TravelActive.com, travel agencies are able to: create customized webpages, with the ability to make changes to the agency webpage at any time; gain access to consolidated faxes from suppliers, with the ability to search and sort sell-offs from their work station; have access to news within the tourism industry; and to be connected with millions of on-line travelers. Q: How can I subscribe to the TravelActive.com Newsletter? A: In order to subscribe to the newsletter, enter your personal information and email address in the ‘My Profile’ section of the website. You will then receive the monthly newsletter by email and you will be kept informed of travel destinations, travel deals, happenings in the travel industry, and the new developments at TravelActive.com. Q: How can I send my ‘Vacation Story’ and enter to win? A: Each month, we run a contest at TravelActive.com, where we offer great prizes for stories that stand out. To send your ‘Vacation Story’, go to the ‘My Vacation’ section of the website and hit ‘My Vacation Story’. Simply fill out all the required fields and send us your story! It’s as easy as that. Don’t forget to send photos, as attachments, if you have them. You will be notified if you win the ‘Vacation Story’ of the month, and you will not only receive your prize, but you’ll get to see your holiday story on our website!