Dar es salaam Budget Hotels Reviewed
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Sunday, 17 January 10 - 09:55 PM (GMT +03:00) By Anthony J Namata in Travel Reviews |
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For some reason I'm of the opinion that Dar es salaam is a bit on the expensive side. Correct me if you think I'm wrong or anything, but that's how I honestly feel. But the good news is, to help travelers to Dar es salaam stretch their dollar a little bit, I took the liberty of visiting and reviewing budget hotels in central Dar es salaam. I wanted to review hotels that were decent and affordable. In the next few days, I will be adding a couple more hotels to this list (remind me if I don't). And please, if you've stayed at any of these hotels, I would appreciate your comments.
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Dar es salaam Hotel Rates & Reviews 2009/2010
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Anthony J. Namata
Vintage Air Travel Rekindled - Share Your Thoughts
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Sunday, 17 January 10 - 09:25 PM (GMT +03:00) By Anthony J Namata in Travel Reviews |
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I was quite pleased to see my article Retro Air Travel Returns to Tanzania ranking high on Google. So much so that I have decided to take a step back in time, with your input, to review what else vintage in travel we can rekindle. This should be quite interesting, because YOU are invited to share your thoughts. Just add that to comment. You're welcome to include a link back to your site. I have no problem with that.
Thanks,
Anthony J. Namata
The #1 Traffic Generation Strategy for the Travel Trade
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Saturday, 31 October 09 - 08:26 PM (GMT +03:00) By Anthony J Namata in Travel Reviews |
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Retro Air Travel Returns to Tanzania
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Saturday, 10 October 09 - 11:36 PM (GMT +03:00) By Anthony J Namata in Travel Reviews |
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When I was a little boy in the 60s and 70s, the Douglas DC-3, which, like they did in Britain we used to call the Dakota, was all the rage. I used to travel around the country in that aircraft with my mum and dad. It was an awesome experience. I used to love the way the tail dipped when the aircraft was on the ground and how it lifted as it taxied down the runway before take off. A remarkable airplane, and one I couldn't forget even when the Fokker Friendship came to replace it on domestic routes. As it happens, the DC-3 never really went away. 73 years after the DC-3 first flew, it has remained in the skies in quite a few countries around the world... it is believed there are 400 DC-3 aircraft still in service. In this article, I will discuss retro travel and the opportunity that awaits you to rekindle vintage travel in a remarkable tourist haven and setting that is, Tanzania.
One of the most successful airplanes ever built, the DC-3 made its maiden flight on December 17, 1935. The Gooney Bird, as it was sometimes called, was one of the first airplanes built primarily out of metal, replacing the wood-framed-and-doped-fabric airplanes that had evolved out of the Wright Flyer and the many models of airplanes developed during World War I. In the 1930s and 1940s, this American fixed-wing, propeller-driven aircraft -- generally regarded as one of the most significant transport aircraft ever made because of its lasting impact on the airline industry and World War II -- is still taking to the skies to this day in many parts of the world. Like its land equivalent, the marvels of yesteryear engineering -- the steam train -- offers a lap of luxury to its passengers to this present day on packaged rail safaris like the Blue Train in South Africa, aviation too brings back the the beauty and luxury of vintage travel to the skies.
Air travel in the 50s was much more regulated than it is today. All fares were fixed by the International Air Traffic Association (IATA). It seems almost inconceivable today, but IATA dictated exactly what could be charged on any particular route. Airlines could compete on standards of service, but not price. Hence a desire to offer the passenger the very best prevailed. In the early fifties there was only one class of travel: first or better than first class. Such luxuries as cocktail bars, and even beds had been provided on transatlantic flights. Fares were expensive and passengers were either very wealthy or claiming the trip on expenses. By the end of the fifties, there were four classes of travel, deluxe (better than first), first class, tourist class and economy class. The Indigo Aviation Dakota plying the Zanzibar, Selous, Pemba and Mafia routes from Dar es salaam, Tanzania, judging from the luxurious cabin alone, takes you back to the early 50s when, literally, there was only one way to travel - first class.
When I saw an ad on the cover of a local magazine (Advertising Dar) back in May 2009, I was thrilled to see the DC-3 back in action. To me, she is the most beautiful bird that ever took to the skies. My plan is to get on that plane to travel to Mafia island, a fascinating island steeped in history, and what I consider to be the ideal destination to fly to to write a series of articles on, in style.
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About the Author - Anthony J. Namata is a creative writer who writes for the travel trade. Download his free e-Book BLOGGING! The #1 Traffic Generation Strategy for the Travel Trade. For more information on Indigo Aviation, the airline operating DC-3 aircraft in Tanzania, visit their website at: www.indigoair.co.tz
Writer's Market - Where & How to Sell What You Write
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Friday, 19 December 08 - 02:45 PM (GMT +03:00) By Anthony J Namata in Travel Reviews |
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I think the time has come for me to reorganize myself, or else my online career will suffer. I don't mean this in a doom and gloom way, it's just that there is so much to do and such little time. Two things that I tremendously enjoy doing need to move up on my list of priorities. I love the travel industry. I was a travel agent for 10 years. And I also enjoy writing. Matter of fact, my travel career relied on it. It is my newsletters that brought in the clients. In their droves!
My first project, as I intend it, will be a piece on one of the many fascinating tourist locations in Tanzania. This will be my launch pad. My showcase, of sorts. I'll want to show the local tourist industry what I can do - through the written word - to help them promote their businesses (tour guiding, lodges, hotels, car rentals etc); and as a member of the Writer’s Market I can easily locate new, up-to-date markets for publishing my work, get expert "insider" advice, and track my manuscript submissions and publishing contracts. There is no better time for me to begin this fascinating travel writing career than now. I am excited and burning with desire to make this happen.
In an earlier blog post Travel Trade Marketing Has a New VA, I did hint on my intention to write for the travel industry. Nice to see it coming together. It really is. Please stay tuned for updates on what I get up to in the coming weeks. Thank you for dropping by. Catch you later!
Travel Trade Marketing Has A New VA
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Tuesday, 30 September 08 - 01:00 AM (GMT +03:00) By Anthony J Namata in Travel Reviews |
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Well, what can I say? Going back to my roots? Having worked 10 years in travel (and off 10 years plus), I finally decide to avail myself to the industry -- one more time. This could be interesting, as this time I bring my 10 years PLUS experience in Internet Marketing to the table. There is a wide gap in the market in Africa, and I know I can help. Well industry colleagues, bring it on! Do you have a marketing problem? Are you not optimized for the Internet (in the real sense of the word), then call upon me! It doesn't matter where you live, I can help you over the Internet!
Now that I've got "the plug" out of the way, let me tell you about my day: Horrendous torrential rains (or something); went to town and got soaked to death! Missed the gym today. Fuming. Too darn wet... and you know my gym is in my garden. And whilst all of that was going on, I conceived this idea to start a VA (virtual assistant) service to the travel industry. And my target market is Africa. To launch this, I will be running FREE Travel Trade Marketing Workshops in Dar es salaam just to get to know local travel agents and tour operators, and to understand what they're going through and what they want to achieve. In my workshop, I will expect to be presented with a "marketing problem" to fix right there at the workshop. I intend to make it fun and interactive.
Why do it for free?
No, I'm not stupid. Free is the best way to build trust and most definitely a sure-fire way to build a client base. Effortlessly. I shall keep you folks posted on how this pans out, but in the meanwhile I've just posted an ad via the net into a local weekly magazine. Comes out Friday.
OK. Gotta hit the sack now. Catch you folks tomorrow.
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