Aurora Travel, Inc./Ladera Travel

Southwest Airlines found more planes with cracks that could rupture in areas not requiring inspection. We are waiting for Boeing to release a Service Bulletin, so other airlines may cancel flights to inspect their 737 airplanes. Ladera Travel will continue to be here to support all of our clients as we navigate this challenge together. Call John and Sandy if you run into any problems.

If you are traveling abroad, try out wirelesstraveler.com. If you enter the promo code LADERA, you will get $10 off a SIM card or $15 off a Global Phone package. You get unlimited incoming calls and texts in over 60 countries plus 15 free minutes for outgoing calls. Service coverage is in 200 countries. No contracts! No monthly fees! We hope this tip will save you some money.

The U.S. Department of State is increasing fees for passports next week, 7/13/2010. This week would be a good time to apply for a new passport or renew one that has or is about to expire.

I had dinner with the CEO of Egypt and Beyond Travel. He understands that many of the properties and programs labeled as 5-Star in Egypt meet only 2-Star standards on an American scale, so he makes sure that each part of his packages are 5-Star based on our scale. I am very pleased to have his company as a Preferred Supplier for Ladera Travel. Tell us If you are interested in Egypt, Jordan, Syria, or the Holy Land.

Ladera Travel began ticketing in Hermosa Beach today at the Aurora Travel, Inc. office. You can still use the Ladera Travel phone number and 800 number, but everyone is in one office now. Thank you to everyone who made this possible.

Everyone who has cruised with Sharon D. knows how much more fun she makes the cruise. I hear she is considering something she has never done for a group before. Anyone want to make a guess?

Thanks, guys! My grandma Miriam started Ladera Travel in the '60s, then my mom and uncle owned it for awhile before selling it in August 2001. They continued to work there over the past 8 years. My hubby and I just bought it, so the business is back in the family! Let us know if we can help you with your travel needs. :)