5 things to avoid when booking vacations online
By Françoise Rhodes, Editor Americans spend a significant portion of their income on summer vacations. A recent study shows the average vacation expense per person in the United States is $1,145, or $4,580 for a family of four. Forty-three percent of all trav-
el in the United States is now booked online, with leisure travelers frequently booking their own travel, however what they don’t know about booking online can cost them money. Savvy Traveler Tips: 1. Relying Upon Low Price Guarantees. Shoppers should scru-
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tinize the wording of the guarantee. In most cases, the online travel agency (OTA) guarantees only that the traveler is getting the lowest advertised price. However, many of the best prices for hotel rooms and flights are secured by private agreements, with the stipulation that these discounts cannot be advertised to the public.
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2. Assuming OTA Sites are Competitors. Users of online travel agencies have a great many travel sites to choose from, yet most seem to have the same rooms and flights at similar prices.
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Notes from the Editor
Dear Editor, Parking attendant for RV’s, I used an attendant in Arizona at a KOA campground. I wasn’t feeling well and he offered, it was such a relief for me. I urge readers to let attendants Park their RV if available, from now on I will. Joseph K., Indio
Can you believe this July weather we are having! I recently was in Laguna Beach for the Pageant of the Masters, (fabulous show this season) and by the end of the evening there was a slight chill in the air. I drove home that same night and at midnight we had a slight chill in the air here in the desert, it was lovely. For all of you Lake Turtle aficionado’s I had a turtle lay eggs over by my air conditioner. She laid the eggs at the end of April and
Hi Joseph, You are the first person I know that has used this trending service, and I’m glad to see you think it is a positive thing. It’s not like a valet where they take off in your car, you can sit right there the entire time and watch your home on wheels snuggle into its home away from home. Thanks Joseph for the note. Françoise
covered them up. I had a hutch built so when the babies hatch the crows and such won’t eat them before they get to the lake (quite a ways away for the little guys.) The ground seems so hard, is there anything I should do to soften it up? The internet says not to keep it damp. Please help. Gotta run, need to check on the hutch………..
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Spotlight 29 Casino job fair On Tuesday, July 21 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Spotlight 29 Casino will be holding a job fair to fill more than 35 full-time and part-time positions available at both Spotlight 29 Casino and Tortoise Rock Casino. The job fair will connect job seekers with representatives from the various departments throughout the casino who will be conducting onsite interviews. The job fair will be held in the Medjool Room at Spotlight 29 Casino (46-200 Harrison Place, Coachella). Career opportunities at both Spotlight 29 Casino and Tortoise Rock Casino include: · Bartenders · Beverage Servers · Beverage Supervisor · Cooks · Guest Services · Housekeeping · Maintenance · Public Safety Officers and Dispatchers · Surveillance Observers and Gaming Inspectors · Table Games Dealers
Did you know? Modular and Mobile Homes are not the same.
system-built or pre-fab homes. Modular and Manufactured homes are NOT the same. A modular home is one that is Manufactured homes are not built indoors in a factory-like placed on permanent foundasetting. The finished products tions. Manufactured homes, are covered and transported to sometimes referred to as motheir new locations where they bile homes, but are not always will be assembled by a builder. mobile homes, can be moved A modular home is not a mo- from one location to another. bile home; it is simply a home There are specific laws and that is built off-site as opposed regulations regarding these reto on-site. These homes are of- locations. ten called factory-built homes,
Interested applicants are asked to bring their resume and dress interview-ready. Potential employees will be subject to a background investigation and drug screening upon offer of employment. For more information, visit ww.Spotlight29.com/careers.html, call: 760-775-3053, or email itorres@spotlight29.com.
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Summer heat precautions for hikers As summer temperatures heat up and hiking enthusiasts continue to hit the local trails, the Palm Springs Fire Department is recommending residents and visitors take extra precautions to ensure everyone comes home safely. Here are a few important tips for residents and visitors hiking in the heat: • Start Early. It’s best to hike between 5:30 a.m. and 9 a.m. when it is cooler. • Hike with a buddy. In case of emergency, it’s always best to have a friend with you. • Cover Up. Long sleeves are your friend. The more your body can shield from the sun, the better. Wear a wide-brimmed hat and remember to shield your eyes with UV-blocking sunglass-
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es and apply sunscreen. • Stay Hydrated. Bring more water than you think you’ll need and drink often! • Bring snacks. • Remember to rest. Take frequent breaks and find shade so your body can cool down. • Know the signs of heat stroke. Common signs are headache, dizziness, muscle cramps, nausea, disorientation. If you experience these symptoms turn back or call for help. Don’t hesitate to call 911. • Take your cell phone. Make sure it is fully charged.
BRAIN TEASER Question: How many of each species did Moses take on the ark with him? ANSWER ON PAGE 10
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Art Uncorked! Visitors to the mile-high artist community of Idyllwild are invited to step up and watch Art Alliance of Idyllwild (AAI) artist members UNCORK their creativity on July 18th or 19th. A new collaboration - ART UNCORKED - will be setup in the construction zone of the future home of the Middle Ridge Winery Tasting Room and Art
Gallery located at 54301 North Circle Drive in Idyllwild as well as at 9 unique galleries tucked around town The first pop-up art gallery of its kind in Idyllwild, the Art Alliance of Idyllwild will have favorite exhibits along with a few new twists! This includes - Our Judged Art Show, popular “Un-
der $100 Art Gallery”, an “Under Construction” exhibit featuring artwork in progress, and live demonstrations by artist members.
sale during the event which includes: • Saturday 10am-5pm (Art Show) • Saturday 6pm7:30pm (Reception) • Sunday, 10am-3pm (Art Show)
Maps will be available both days For more information about the to direct visitors to the door- AAI or their upcoming art events, steps of each unique gallery. Art visit www.artinidyllwild.org. show is free-to-the-public and the original artwork will be for
“Good Times and Bum Times” starring Ron Cohn A live musical cabaret concert with Denis Moreenon piano. Sunday, July 19, 2015 at 2 PM – Doors open at 1 PM The Arthur Newman Theater At the Joslyn Center. 73750 Catalina Way Palm Desert, Ca. 92260 $11 cash only. Tickets available at the box office at 1 PM. For more information call 760-325-2731 or go to www.lesmichaels.com/joslyn.
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Summer pasta salad
INGREDIENTS • 1 pound spiral pasta, or any pasta shape • 2 tablespoons garlic-flavored red wine vinegar, or regular red wine vinegar • 2 tablespoons olive oil • 1 teaspoon honey • 1 teaspoon dried oregano • 1/4 teaspoon onion powder • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • 1 cup diced roasted red peppers • 1 medium zucchini, diced • 1 medium yellow squash, diced • 1/4 cup sliced pitted black olives • 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil • 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley • 2 tablespoons drained capers
DIRECTIONS 1. Cook the pasta according to the package directions. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. 2. While the pasta is still warm, add the vinegar, oil, honey, oregano, onion powder, garlic powder, salt and black pepper. Toss to coat the pasta with the oil and seasonings. 3. Fold in the remaining ingredients. Serve warm, room temperature or chilled. Servings: 6 (2 cups per serving). **Send your favorite recipe to the editor and if published, win a $25 gift certificate to a local restaurant. news@dmhnews.com
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PUZZLES & HOROSCOPE
Answers: Sodoku, p.11, Crossword, p.11
HOROSCOPE • JULY 16 - JULY 22 ARIES (March 21-April 19). Superstitions may not be scientific, but they are an integral part of your experience, and something about them fits the way your mind works. Connections can be precarious. If you believe it, you’ll see it. If you don’t, you won’t. TAURUS (April 20-May 20). A lot of serious developments come out of silly things. So don’t be afraid to be a bit silly. Also, anyone who brings out this side of you is bringing out something essential and good. GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Some say there is no cure for curiosity. You almost wish there were some kind of exciting distraction to divert your attention from the thing that captivates you against your will. CANCER (June 22-July 22). You were at least partially formed in the small struggles of youth. They prepared you for the bigger challenges. Alas, it’s not time for that. This is the period of smooth sailing. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You’ve already chosen the task. Now all you want are powers that are equal to or greater than it. You will get what you want in time. Today’s exercise will help. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Untrustworthy people will say whatever they think will get them out of a bad situation or into a desired one. Trustworthy people will say what is, and they also will live it.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Maybe you’re emotionally fragile now, so it’s good to have people around you who agree with you. Otherwise, you prefer opposition. It is, after all, much more useful. It’s how you become great at what you do. SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Relationships are important. Material possessions remind you of relationships, and that’s why you find them so important. Without meaning, this property has no value to you. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Every day you wake up to a new day. But you’re not always as excited about the possibilities as you are on this day. You are practically vibrating with potential. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Lately you’ve been questioning your lifestyle. Do the things around you really add value to your life, or are they just taking up space? It turns out you need a lot less than you think you do. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Some of your favorite people are those who know how to temper your dreams with a healthy dose of reality. It’s the earth signs who help you keep realistic expectations when your eyes are bigger than your budget. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Sometimes the bad ideas go undetected for a while, and you wind up putting a fair amount of work into them before you realize the problem. Once you realize it, though, stop immediately. Don’t throw good efforts after a bad idea.
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“Look-Out” for desert tortoises on roadways With an early monsoon season upon us, visitors may be seeing Desert Gopher Tortoises on the roadways in and near Joshua Tree National Park as they search out puddles from which to drink. Because of their presence on the roads, tortoises are extremely vulnerable to being hit by cars. In order to educate the public, the park has produced a video on, “when and how”, to safely move a tortoise out of the road. Keep
in mind; they should only be handled in emergency situations. The URL for the video is https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=QmLfl_yAERY . This video also marks the official launch of the park’s new YouTube channel. There are already several videos uploaded and the park intends to continue to create more. Visitors to the site are encouraged to subscribe to the park
channel and receive updates when new content is posted. The URL for the park’s channel is http://www.youtube.com/ channel/UC8zJBL6Hm7lGpbZ9u1ZZw. Joshua Tree National Park 74485 National Park Drive Twentynine Palms, CA 92277 (760)367-5500 www.nps.gov/jotr
Night adventures in the monument Saturday, July 18, 2015 Join us for this family-friendly after-dark event on Saturday July 18. We’ll use blacklights to seek out night creatures in the desert. Be prepared to find creatures including scorpions,
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tarantulas, lizards, owls, and blacklight, bring it. We have a more! few to share. Limited to 25 participants. Minors must be accompanied by parent or guardian. Location: Meet at the Art Bring drinking water and wear Smith parking lot on Highway closed-toe shoes. If you have a 74, just past entrance to the
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Visitor Center. RSVP: 760-862-9984. Start times subject to change. Be sure to RSVP with contact information.
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are negotiated with the stipulation that they cannot be adver“Most travelers don’t know that tised. Consider joining a disthe largest two OTA’s control 80 count travel club to cut vacation percent of the U.S. market for on- travel costs. line travel bookings or that they own many of the other popular 5. Limiting Lodging Choices. online travel agency websites. Particularly for larger families, renting a villa or townhome can 3. Ignoring the Fine Print. Often, be less expensive than booking the lowest priced plane ticket several hotel rooms. is non-refundable and the fine print contains details that raise Happy Travels! the cost of a flight. For example, some airlines charge extra fees for checked bags or carry-on bags that are not included in the ticket price. Be sure to read the fine print and understand how changes and cancellations work before you book. 4. Forgetting to Use a Discount Club Membership. Millions of Americans join retail discount clubs to gain access to member-only rates, and the same is true within the travel industry. Many of the best prices on travel
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BRAIN TEASER ANSWER Answer: None, Moses wasn’t on the ark Noah was. July 16, 2015
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