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Travel Site Reviewed:   www.vayama.com 
 
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Last Review Date:   June 4, 2008

Categories:

International Airfare, Hotels, Rental Cars, Parking, Airport Transfers

Vayama Site Highlights:

  • Compare MORE cheap international airfare than ANY other site on the  web:  Search 100+ airlines in 191 countries. Vayama Review
  • Vayama.com – The first dedicated international travel web site! Vayama.com ReviewDevoted to international travel to and from the United States.
  • Cheap European flights.   For European flights, Vayama has partnered with Wegolo.com, which was "chosen by Conde Nast as the best flight engine for lowcost carriers in Europe".
  • For hotel searches and rental cars, Vayama has partnered with Kayak.
  • Interactive world map and innovated 3-D seat maps. Review of Vayama.comShows you the routes on a world map while you are searching for cheap international flights.
  • Foreign City Guides
  • Foreign country etiquette guides
  • Travel tips
  • Taxi and public transportation information.
  • Passport, visa, health and safety information.

The Small Print*:

  • Service/Booking fee up to $20 per ticket (non-refundable). It is not always this much.  The exact amount depends on destination.
  • Shipping charge of $20 per total booking, only if paper ticketing is required.
  • $100 per person to change or cancel a flight.  This charge goes to Vayama. 
  • In addition, keep in mind that airlines also charge a fee to change/cancel a ticket. This charge is from the airline, and Vayama will be required to pass this charge onto you. This can range up to $400 for an international ticket, plus any increases in ticket price for your new ticket. Some tickets cannot be changed or cancelled, so read the fare rules before you buy.  Many are confused by this, and think that Vayama is charging excessive fees.  Vayama is not an airline. This charge is from the airline and would be charged no matter where you book your flight.
  • * Based solely on research done by TravelSiteCritic.com, these figures may be inaccurate and are subject to change. Double check before you buy
     
  
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The Good:

The Vayama site is very easy to navagate. Uncluttered and simple.  It is common to find some of the cheapest international flights on Vayama.  Some other aspects that we must mention in our review:

  1. If you are traveling internationally, check out Vayama's etiquitte guide for the country you are visiting. "According to a survey sponsored by vayama, over half of travelers (54%) said they typically stick to U.S. customs when traveling abroad, and nearly half (47%) said they did something when traveling outside the U.S. that they later learned was inappropriate behavior in that country"!We say: Don't be a jerk, do a little research before you go...."When in Rome...". On Vayama's site, click on "insights" tab, and choose "Country Etiquette", which will pull up a list of about 30 different countries to choose from.
  2. We are also big fans of Vayama's international "City Guides". Also found on the "insights" tab of their site. Talk about details! Let's say you are traveling to Dehli, India for the first time. The "City Guide" will tell you how many miles the nearest airport is, and even how much a taxi, bus, or limo will cost you.Read on for information on shopping, activities, restaurants, and attractions.
  3. Click on the "in the air" tab, and select "Deals", and you can compare 100's of cheap international airfares Review of Vayama.comdeparting from your nearest major airport.  If you are flexible and up for some adventure, just select the airport closest to your home and leave the destination open.    Who knows?   Perhaps you will find a great deal to Bali and jet!

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The Bad:

The change/cancellation fee is a little steep.   Make sure you have travel insurance and that your travel plans are solid.

As always: If you book with ANY online travel site, make sure to confirm reservations directly with the hotel and airlines!
 

 
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