In this Episode of Travel Talk, our host Rob Baker, the Chief Travel Advisory Board member and Founder of Premier Eco Subscription service goes over several topics.
- Featured top destinations
- COVID resources for people traveling
- Quick review of Panama Dream Vacations
- PES Basics
- Vacation benefit voucher (Privilege)
Rob Baker starts off the episode with great news, the travel industry is picking up and people are traveling once more. He pulls up statistics from the Airlines Reporting Corp and Priceline that compared to the same time last year:
- Average daily cost of hotels is up 18%
- Average flights up 32%
Showing there is more interest in traveling and also it’s now more expensive to travel due to inflation and greater demand. The top destinations within the US not only for local but international travelers based on current reservation data:
- Las Vegas
- Orlando
- New York
- Chicago
- New Orleans
- Nashville
Considering prices are up, this is a great time to take advantage in PES. An example is Hard Rock Corporation of resorts which spans 67 countries and 249 locations. This chain owns the largest authentic collection of music and memorabilia.
There is a new Hard Rock location in Las Vegas on the main strip and PES subscribers can opt to stay there. Currently Bydzyne PES benefits currently offers Hard Rock Resorts as one of locations to travelers to Mexico.
Rob goes forward by running a detailed review of latest updates in offers for travelers to safeguard against corona related delays and cancellations.
Other COVID resources listed are:
For Hawaii
- Azova
- Hawaii.Gov app provide the latest updates
Globally
- Verifly app
- Global Covid Travel Resource from the CDC
- Travel weekly
- Flight connection Covid Rules website
Rob shares a short review and highlight reel from the Panama City BD Dream Vacation trip that took place between December 1-5 2021:
- 138 people
- Sandals Resort Vacation
- Lots of fun in house activities for example nightly Movie on the beach
- Beach and ocean view restaurants
- Events and pool parties
- Group tours to Panama destinations
- Day trips to Old Panama
He details the best and quickest way to obtain assistance via the customer support team, via the right channels available easily on then PES Basics home page:
- Separate dedicated support for each country per benefit
- Airline ticketing for SA and United States
- Celebrate registry
- Online shopping rebates
- Car rental booking engine
- Première travel saving platform
He shows on the Premier Eco subscription support page that you can find links to:
- General customer support email
- Call our support team
- Live chat available in languages
- Book a travel concierge appointment with a reservation specialist
- Telephone numbers for global assistance
Additionally Rob reminds viewers that on the booking confirmation provided to PES subscribers there is a telephone hotline that provides assistance 24/7 globally. This service offers support while you are traveling.
Once you have qualified for the voucher benefit, he shows how to use the registration website and the search platform. He explores the great value available for a list of resorts, some of them offering all food and beverages included.
He details hotel policy for using offers that include:
- Booking only for dates available
- No multiple bookings
- Taxes and fees
- Importance of reading the terms and conditions before clicking approval
Rob ends with a wish that all viewers a happy holiday and that they can travel the world for less in 2022 and looks forward to sharing the next chapter of BD Dream Vacations.
