April 19, 2024

Beyond the Crisis: Great Summer Rates at Greek Hotels

Why let a little financial crisis prevent you from sun-drenched beaches, sparkling blue water, and bright white houses of Greece? It's actually a great time to go, with hotel prices dropping all the time. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

24 wireless operators agree on data roaming alert mechanisms, do nothing about actual roaming rates

GSMA, also known as the entity that produces Mobile World Congress and Mobile Asia Expo each year, seems to be onto something. And by "something," we mean "getting 24 carriers around the globe to agree on a single point." That's no easy feat, mind you, and the latest release from Shanghai asserts that 24 operator groups have agreed to implement new … [Read more...]

The BC Government and opposition NDP spar over BC Hydro rates ‘directive’

According to the BC government, it's a good news announcement that will save BC families a lot of money.  The NDP says it's an example of a government run amok, and one that's taking away the publics ability to question what it's up to.  The BC Government has told the BC Utilities Commission to roll back an expected 7% rate increase next … [Read more...]

Use this tip to find the best lodging rates in Belize

During the off-season (May–November) in Belize, lodging properties often have walk-in rates that are up to a third less than advertised rates. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]

ICBC rates are going up

With slumping revenue and increased costs, ICBC wants to raise rates next year. The Crown Corporation will apply over the next few days to raise basic insurance rates, while dropping rates for optional coverage. The impact of the rate increase on people who get full coverage from ICBC works out to less than thirty dollars a year. The … [Read more...]