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Spirit Airlines thinks this is acceptable. What do you think? Sure it frees up the security lines a little bit and helps the lines move quicker but at what cost?  Spirit Airlines is charging $30  for those that pay in advance and $45 for passengers who wait until they get to the boarding gate to pay. Apparently Spirit offers the lowest prices compared to the rest of the airlines and they feel that the fees are not that big of a deal.

This new revenue model that airlines are putting into effect is one way to cut off the amount of bags passengers bring with them. One wonders if this will cause passengers to go to other airlines that do not charge a fee.  Do you think it will catch on with the bigger airline companies? Or will this be a blunder that goes down in the Spirit Airlines’ record  books? Post your opinions and comments below.

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From July 1st until August 31st, fans of the Sundance Vacations fan page on Facebook had the opportunity to submit a favorite vacation photo for a chance to win a  four day/three night cruise for 2 to a choice of either the Bahamas or Mexico. The trip included a round trip airfare for 2 not to exceed $800.00 in total airfare from any major airport originating from eligible states, 1 night stay in the port city, a departure from Miami or Port  Canaveral Florida for the Bahamas or a departure from Los Angeles California for Mexico.

For two months fans submitted their stories and favorite vacation photo for a chance to win! Once the submission period was over on August 31st, the voting period was open for three weeks. Fans rushed to vote for their favorite vacation photo and story. Just this past Wednesday on September 22nd Jennifer Clark of Carlisle, PA was crowned the winner with the most votes. Congratulations to Jennifer Clark!

Here is the vacation photo that Jennifer submitted for the contest. The photo was taken at Ocean City with her son.

Sundance Vacations spices up the Mohegan Sun’s patio deck concert series.  Sundance has teamed up with 105 The River and Mohegan Sun for their concert deck series giving away 1000 dollars in free play at their outdoor concerts.  Fans of local bands lined up for their chance at their shot of winning casino free play.  Be sure to tune in to 105 The River to hear about the great promotions that we are doing at the Casino.

$500 Winner Michael Kretschner

(Photo Coming Soon!)

$100 Winners Joanne Tenneriello and Rose Kucharski

$100 Winner Frank Galella

$100 Winner David Callarini

$100 Winner Barbara Armbruster

On the weekend of July 23rd through the 25th Scott Brunnenmeyer, Director of Operations, joined the nation in honoring the fallen and wounded soldiers at the Families United National Weekend of  Remembrance as Sundance Vacations sponsored the Weekend event.

The event kicked off on Friday night with the Gold Star Family dinner in Washington DC. Families United invited all families that had lost a soldier in Iraq and Afghanistan, which brought over 500 families throughout the country. They bring these families through various events throughout the year; this being the largest event. This was a formal event that seated families together by state for an evening honoring their Heroes and allowing them to share their stories with each other. Among the families at the dinner were top ranking officials, 3 star Generals, Admirals and a keynote by Vice Joint Chief Of Staff General James E. Cartwright.  Wayne Newton, with the USO, also performed at the dinner for the Fallen Soldiers’ families. The honorable Scooter Libby was also present for the dinner.

Scott, who is also a Captain in the Army, said that, “It is amazing to see such great family oriented organizations like Families United that will continue to support the fallen soldiers’ families. It gives great reassurance that if something ever happened that my family would have great support.” On Saturday, they had a wreath laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which Scott said was “the most emotional part of the whole weekend.”

Following the event in the Arlington Cemetery, there was a  “Hero’s Festival” and concert by country singer Aaron Tippin  at Six Flags America. At the festival the families were able spend time with Armed Service members and enjoy a hot and fun-filled day at the amusement park. Throughout the day there were moments of silence and a lunch/picnic for the families.

On Sunday there was a final service at Washington National Cathedral. Many families stayed to attend the nations largest most respected cathedral for a religious service. Throughout the whole weekend across the country many businesses and news stations were taking time to remember our fallen heroes as well. Scott said that “ I am greatly moved that Sundance Vacations decided to sponsor the event and that I was able to be there for it all.”

For more information on Families United check out the website FamiliesUnitedMission.com. The website lists events and ways to get involved. The next event being held is the Pennsylvania Gold Star Family Luncheon, which will be held in Philadelphia on August 14th.

Today we announced our second cruise giveaway contest winner – Laura Kraft of Orange County, California. Laura is our Mother’s Day Cruise Giveaway contest winner and the second winner in our series of contests to give away six free cruises via Facebook between April and June. Laura was nominated by her daughter Julie and chosen as the winner of the free cruise by Sundance Vacations’ Facebook community.

“This is the best news we have received all year! My mom is such an inspiration to everyone around her and truly deserves this vacation,” said Julie Kraft, Laura’s daughter. “Thank you Sundance Vacations for giving me the opportunity to show her just how much I appreciate what she does for our family. She really is my best friend.”

Sundance Vacations’ Facebook community was clearly touched by Julie’s loving and appreciative nomination for her mom. Laura was severely injured in a devastating car accident in 2005 and doctors feared that she might never walk again. However, despite having been diagnosed with diabetes only a few months ago, Laura has persevered and remained positive throughout it all. Currently, Laura works at Angels Stadium, home to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and continues to support and provide for her family in Orange County, California.

“It is easy to see that Julie truly values her relationship with her mom, Laura,” John Dowd, President of Sundance Vacations said. “Sundance Vacations is happy that we can contribute to a wonderful Mother’s Day experience for Laura by giving her a free cruise, where she and her loved ones can share many memorable experiences.”

Currently, our third giveaway in honor of teachers and nurses is underway. To nominate your mother, simply submit a photo and brief essay that explains why she should win on our Facebook Fan Page. Nominations close on May 12.

Click here for more details about the contest, including rules, dates, and information on how to nominate and vote.

Sundance Vacations is proud to announce the start of our Fundraising “Fun Bucks” campaign – an exciting and easy way to raise funds for any organization. Whether it is for your school yearbook, soccer team, charity event, or boy-or-girl-scout troop, Sundance Vacations can help you raise funds right away – with absolutely no out of pocket costs.

The Fundraising “Fun Bucks” program has something for everyone.

• The organization will earn $100 for every qualified customer who attends a one-hour fun, upbeat presentation at Sundance Vacations.
• The participant will earn valuable prizes such as gift cards, event tickets, electronics, sports equipment, and even a vacation for four to Disney World!
• The guest who attends the presentation will receive a $20 dinner certificate and two tickets to an upcoming Scranton/Wilkes-Barre Yankees baseball game.
• Sundance Vacations gets the opportunity to meet many new potential travelers.

It’s Easy to Participate.

All you need to do is invite your family, friends and neighbors to visit our office at 264 Highland Park Blvd. in Wilkes-Barre (directly across from Mohegan Sun Arena) for a brief presentation about Sundance Vacations.

At the end of each week during the one-month campaign, the organization will be paid $100 for each qualified guest. If just 100 family members or friends of your organization participate, the organization can raise $10,000!

Sign-Up.

For further details and to get started on your one-month fundraising campaign, call 570-820-0900 x1101 or e-mail us at funbucks@vacmail.com.

Do you know who won the 2009 Sundance Vacations Sweepstakes? The lucky winner is Sandy Yenyo from North Benton, Ohio. Sandy decided to go with the $50,000 cash. Do you want to get your name in the drawing for next year? Just fill out the Sundance Vacations sweepstakes form at any venue where you see a Sundance Vacations representative, OR you can visit our website at  http://www.sundancevacations.com/contact-1.html

The sweepstakes video is now live on Sundance Vacations’ YouTube Channel. You can access the video at: http://www.youtube.com/sundancevacations.

Sundance Vacations also posted photos from the check presentation on Flickr. These photos can be accessed at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/sundancevacations/.

Enter now, and you could be the 2010 Sundance Vacations Sweepstakes winner!

Out with the old, in the new – this is our motto as spring arrives and we gear up for beach season. In the spirit of spring cleaning, we have launched a set of new social media communities designed specifically with our valued customers and supporters in mind. Our goal is to provide a place where you can swap tips with fellow travelers, get your questions answered, show-off your photos, and tell us what made your trip special.

We are excited to announce our official social media profiles and we look forward to connecting with you on a daily basis!

·         Our official Facebook Fan page is the ultimate platform to share your vacation experiences and memories. Post photos and videos from your trips, connect with other vacationers to exchange recommendations, and receive travel tips to ensure a smooth journey.  Become a fan to stay connected and be the first to receive Sundance Vacations updates. 

·         Our official Flickr page is also a great hub to share vacation photos and see all the incredible vacation destinations Sundance Vacations can take you.

·         For your viewing pleasure, Sundance has a new official YouTube channel! Check out our vacation videos and become a subscriber.  You can also watch videos of our sweepstakes winners and see what you can win by entering a Sundance Vacations’ contest.

·         You can also connect with us on Twitter @TravelSundance to receive vacation tips, travel promotions, and more. Traveling? Tweet us a picture of your trip and let us know what you are doing.

We will no longer be updating our other social media sites, so be sure to join our new official communities to keep up with the latest news and promotions. We have some exciting announcements in the works you won’t want to miss!

We encourage you to log on to our new official sites and share your own vacation memories today!

The Sundance Vacations travel community is elated! The U.S. celebrated a major victory recently when President Obama signed into law the first-ever national travel promotion and communications program to attract more international travelers to the U.S. This is a major step in addressing America’s decline in attracting overseas visitors to the U.S. during the past decade.

According to the US Travel Association, “The Act is in response to worrisome evidence that the U.S. is losing ground to other countries in the global travel market. The U.S. welcomed 2.4 million fewer overseas visitors in 2009 than in 2000, and the failure to simply keep pace with the growth in international long-haul travel since 2000 has cost the U.S. economy an estimated $509 billion in total spending and $32 billion in direct tax receipts, according to the U.S. Travel Association. The Travel Promotion Act will counteract this trend by creating a campaign to promote the United States as a premier destination and explain changing travel security policies to foreign visitors.”

“By signing the Travel Promotion Act, President Obama has acted to support the power of travel to serve as an economic stimulant, job generator and diplomatic tool,” said Roger Dow, president & CEO of the U.S. Travel Association. “This program will create tens of thousands of American jobs and help reverse negative perceptions about travel to the United States.” (US Travel Association Press)

Oxford Economics estimates that a successful national promotion will yield $4 billion in new spending annually, create 40,000 new jobs and generate $321 million in new tax revenue each year. The Congressional Budget Office reported that the Travel Promotion Act would reduce the federal deficit by $425 million over ten years!! For more information about the Travel Promotion Act, please visit www.poweroftravel.org or www.ustravel.org.

Sundance Vacations couldn’t be more excited! We welcome all international travelers to visit the plethora of Sundance Vacations properties located throughout the U.S, Mexico, and the Caribbean. What is your favorite Sundance Vacations property? www.sundancevacations.com