Expensive French Lessons
Number one son made it home safely from Europe and so did his unbelievable wireless bill. I warned him at the beginning of February not to use his cell to call Paris and his "friend" not "girlfriend". Evidently I was not clear...the first bill a month ago was over $500 for international long distance and this latest one that came yesterday...over $700. He is taking a second job as a Pizza delivery guy to help pay it off. How long do you think it will take him? He is a College Junior, works at the College Bookstore part time and now delivers Pizza part-time. I am thinking two years. The moral of the story is, if you don't want to have your cell bill run up to incredible heights you have to make sure that international calling capability is disabled. Think about this, you could lose your phone or someone could steel it and in a matter of hours run up major international calls before you realize it, so the best plan is to cut them off at the pass so to speak and call your provider NOW!
Of course if you travel overseas then you may want international calling...but work it into a plan or you will be unhappily surprised.
Personally I think using a service with a Long Distance Dialer and $10 of FREE CALLING. Register 5 phones for PIN-FREE dialing from HOME or CELL. USA-2.9c/m MX-5c/m
V-Global Dial-Up VoIP long distance without Broadband. Call from your regular Home or Cell Phone. PIN-free. Pay as you go
Now for the latest, greatest deals...
Round-Trip Flights to Europe from $389+ w/ British Airways -Exp. 4/10/08
Save $50 By Booking a 3+ Night GoodBuy Hotel Marked with a "Save $50" Icon Using your MasterCard- PROMO CODE: SAVE50 (Expires 4/30/08)
Save $30 on Weekly Rentals with Hertz!
Receive up to $100 Onboard Credit with Princess Cruises!
Get Premium Cruising & up to $100 Onboard Credit with Holland America!
Get Up to $200 Onboard Credit with Royal Caribbean Europe Cruisetours!
Celebrity Cruise Offer: Set sail in style and save now with great fares + get up to $100 onboard credit!
Spring Clearance on Cruises to Alaska, the Caribbean and Europe with Celebrity!
Mothers Day Will Be Here Before You Know It! Doesn't your Mom deserve something special this year?
The Cruise links above offer some exceptional deals as do the airfare, car and hotel deals.
Save up to $325 on Florida Vacation Packages!
The Venetian hotel & Casino, Las Vegas
Not charging up high long distance charges is another good gift choice, spa services, concert tickets, dinner, flowers movies....all good choices depending on your financial threshold. Trust me, you took Mom to her financial threshold more than once kids.
And in The End
In the coming days I will be highlighting information on Costa Rica for you traveling friends and it looks like my spouse will be heading off to Nigeria for work for a few weeks...I will definitely keep you posted on West Africa info. Until then, remember half the fun of travel is in the planning. Life is a journey, stay packed! Ciao for now, Maggie
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