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My friends and I plan a trip to V & C with the "Style Travel" agency. For now I have more than good experiences in communication and planning (service), and we are very setisfied with the proposed travel plan. We plan to pay a trip (in next 2-3 weeks) so we are interested whether someone has traveled with them and what are your experiences?

Most members here are independent travellers and use the site to help plan their own itineraries so you are unlikely to find a referral here. Although I have been wrong on this in the past). It is generally often much more expensive to book through your own travel agent compared to a local Vietnamese agency. Maybe compare some of the prices of local tours before you commit to anything. Then again if you're happy with what they have offered why not just book it?

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STYLE TRAVEL., JSC) - so far all is good with their quote - they say their office is in Hanoi . I also am looking for reviews before making a final decision.

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Website https://www.vietnamstyletravel.com is one of our official website of Style Travel

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-Trading Name in English: Style Travel -Business License No: 0110509209 -International Tour Operator License No: 01-2512 -Head Office: 10th Floor, Viet A Tower, 9 Duy Tan, Cau Giay, Hanoi

-Style Travel organizes package tours for travelers to Vietnam & Asia. We understand that vacation time is precious and we will help you find the perfect cruise, hotel, tour or package to fit your needs and budget. We do our very best to provide you with prompt and effective services as well as very competitive prices.

-Style Travel is also a great place to find comprehensive Vietnam & Asia travel information, travel advice, reviews and for people to share their travel experiences. We work hard to give our customers an unforgettable trip in our countries. We take you to the best attractions and sights in comfortable cars with safe drivers.

-Each member of our staff strives to provide you with the highest level of customer service possible. Whether you contact over the phone or via email we will do our best to answer all your tour or cruise questions. -Our dedicated team of consultants are on-hand with a bright and friendly service. Whenever you need, we are always available to provide you information, assist you in making the best plan to travel in Vietnam & Asia with your limited time. We are pleased with providing you necessary information you should know before starting your trip.

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-Private small group tour packages to all parts of Vietnam & Asia and specialize in customizing and tailor-making tours for individuals, families and groups to specific requirements at great value for money -Hotels, overnigth cruises and restaurants are carefully selected to provide comfort and the best local food -Our local tour guides are knowledgeable and experienced -Air ticket, train ticket booking services -Visa and passport consultation services -Vehicle rental services (from 4 seats car to 45 seats bus)

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Miles In Style travel was established in 2014 by Cari Miles after a long stint working in outside sales.  She has 10+ years’ experience in the travel industry and has grown the business with a team of great agents who are as passionate about travel as she is. Specializing in Caribbean destinations with gr

Miles In Style travel was established in 2014 by Cari Miles after a long stint working in outside sales.  She has 10+ years’ experience in the travel industry and has grown the business with a team of great agents who are as passionate about travel as she is. Specializing in Caribbean destinations with groups, destination weddings, and individual travel, but she can and will help get you anywhere your heart desires.  Cari has traveled the Caribbean extensively and knows all of the ins and outs of the destinations.  Past the Caribbean, she also has a true passion of help families with anything Universal or Disney.  Doing their extensive annual training, she is always ready to put on those Mickey Ears!   Call Cari today and she will make your dream vacation come true!

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Tish Godwin comes to us after a long background as a project manager in the telecommunications industry. After semi retiring, she found the love of travel and put it to good use after joining us here at Miles in Style Travel. Tish is certified as a Master Agent with AM Resorts, has certifications for Universal Studios,

Tish Godwin comes to us after a long background as a project manager in the telecommunications industry. After semi retiring, she found the love of travel and put it to good use after joining us here at Miles in Style Travel. Tish is certified as a Master Agent with AM Resorts, has certifications for Universal Studios, anything Disney and let us not forget about cruises!  She has traveled to Europe, the Caribbean and an abundance domestically. Tish is dedicated to helping those who love travel just as much as she does. No trip is too small, individuals, groups, destinations weddings whatever your need may be. Call or email Tish today, she is ready to help plan your next dream vacation!

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Tiffany Scott is our newest travel specialist and although she is new to the travel industry, she is not new to travel. Her love for travel started at a young age, as she has taken varies trips that lead her to create a love for planning and coordinating vacations that take you from being a tourist to being a local. Tiffany comes from a medical background which aids her in being very thorough and detailed oriented, as well as, using all resources available to give you the best experience possible. Some of her passions include family and group travel, as well as honeymoons and bucket list destinations. Whether you’re planning a trip to Mexico, the Caribbean, Europe, or even within the United States, Call or E-mail Tiffany today to help you plan your next travel adventure!   

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In-Style Travel offers clients a customized experience for luxury travel around the world. They offer premium retreats and mastermind services for HealthCare and wellness entrepreneurs so that they can have a hassle free, opulent experience. 

Amanda Goring is a certified member of CLIA (Cruise Lines International Association), Disney, Marriott, ACCOR hotels, along with a few others.

For the Past couple of years, her  company has worked to bring our clients’ luxurious dream vacations, and access to exclusive 6 and 7 star locations and 5 star vendors. Amanda’s  love for Luxury Travel/ retreats and masterminds came from her need to have explicit attention to detail and white glove service when traveling. Seeing that there was a lack of when it came to providing wellness entrepreneurs with exemplary travel services, as well as for Families, Amanda and her husband, decided to use her experience as a keen organized Doctor of  pharmacist to create a business that focused on the needs of those in health and wellness and Families.

In addition to being one of the top selling travel consultants in the industry,  Amanda is also a coach for Travel advisors looking to scale, and a Speaker on Self-care and luxury excursions for business owners and their families. Amanda also serves as the senior creative director of littlemisstravelers Youtube channel. 

She’s also the proud founder of the community Luxury Travel for Brown Families, which you can join at : https://www.facebook.com/groups/luxurytravelforthebrownfamily/

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Tips For Independent Travel Agents On Tax Filing

T here are several tax filing considerations that you as an independent travel agency need to keep in mind. You are considered self-employed, which means you must handle your own taxes, which is one of the most crucial things to keep in mind since, in contrast to conventional workers, you are.

In order to maximize their tax savings and file their taxes, independent contractors like travel agents may run into problems. When selling hotel reservations, vacation packages, and other travel-related goods, many travel agents operate on a project-basis and make money. Because of the possibility of seasonal employment, revenue fluctuations may sometimes occur. The 1099 tax rate and form (and/or a  w2 template  if you find yourself working as an employee with any business), quarterly tax calculator, and self-employment tax calculator are thus essential tools that may assist you in making wise tax choices.

For independent travel agencies paying taxes, consider these suggestions:

1. Learn the tax regulations

In order to file taxes as an independent travel agency, you must first get familiar with the tax regulations that relate to your industry. Read the IRS publication on small enterprises and self-employed persons to learn how to record your income, deductions, and credits.

For independent travel brokers, it’s important to remember the following tax regulations:

-Unless you request an extension, you must submit your yearly tax return by April 15th and pay any taxes that are required.

– You are required to record all revenue you get from your travel agency, including 1099-style payments.

– Self-employment taxes, also known as Social Security and Medicare taxes, are due by self-employed people and now represent 15.3% of their net income. These taxes cover both the employer and employee components of Social Security and Medicare.

2. Recurring business costs should be monitored

Being a self-employed travel agent has several advantages, including the ability to deduct numerous company expenditures from taxable income, which may reduce your tax burden. You may write off certain costs, such as:

– Costs associated with running an office, such as rent, utilities, and supplies.

– Costs associated with traveling, such as lodging and rental vehicles.

– Marketing expenditures, including web hosting and advertising.

– The cost of your phone, camera, and computer equipment.

Maintaining precise records of all your company expenditures is crucial to ensure you don’t overlook any deductible costs. This is especially important because these agencies are exempt from some taxes, and you can  learn more about the tour operators margin scheme  if you live in Britain, for example. You may maintain a record of your expenditures in a spreadsheet or notepad, or you can use accounting software to manage your costs automatically.

3. Calculate the tax rate on your 1099 form

You get 1099 forms from your customers when you work as a self-employed travel agent, which implies that taxes are not deducted from your salary. Taxes on your income must be paid by you instead. Using a 1099 tax rate calculator is a fantastic idea to make sure you are allocating the right amount of money for taxes.

Based on your income and deductible costs, the calculator will help you establish your tax obligation. In order to assist you avoid underpayment penalties, it will also figure out the projected tax owed for each quarter.

4. Calculate the self-employment taxes

The self-employment taxes, which include Social Security and Medicare taxes, must be paid by self-employed people, as was previously noted. Use a self-employment tax calculator to get a rough idea of your taxes for being self-employed.

With the help of the tool, you can determine how much money you’ll need to put aside for self-employment taxes and an estimate of your tax liabilities depending on your net income. Remember that the self-employment tax rate is presently 15.3%, which includes 12.4% for Social Security and 2.9% for Medicare.

5. Maintain your tax payments on time each quarter

Quarterly anticipated tax payments are necessary if you anticipate owing more than $1,000 in taxes for the whole year. Penalties and interest fees may be assessed if these payments are not made.

Using a quarterly tax calculator to calculate your estimated tax bill for each quarter is crucial to ensuring that you pay your taxes on time and avoiding underpayment penalties. When the time comes to submit your taxes, this will help you prevent any surprises.

For independent travel brokers, handling taxes may be a huge hassle. But you can reduce the stress and increase your tax savings by being informed with tax laws, keeping track of your company spending, utilizing a 1099 tax rate calculator, calculating self-employment taxes, finding tax deductions and staying on top of quarterly tax payments. You can make sure you are remaining in compliance and choosing wisely when it comes to taxes for your travel company by heeding the advice in this guide.

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Where to watch movies for free in Moscow this summer

People watching a movie in a Pioner 24-hour open-air cinema in Gorky Park.

Temporary cinemas will be popping up across Moscow very soon, starting from July 16. All of the spots are brilliant examples of either constructivist or avant-garde architecture, so expect striking settings. A selection of classic Soviet films will be aired using cinematic equipment from the last century. All the screenings are free although online registration is required beforehand, while there will also be guided tours of the spaces, organized by the “Moscow through the Engineer's Eyes” company.

Registration will be open soon at mos-kino.ru

Bread factory

Following the success of former factories transformed into art spaces (VinZavod, Arma, Trekhgornaya manufacture), Khlebzavod (“bread factory”) No 9 is one newly opened joint that is attracting creative types from all over the city. The movie Time! Forward! will be screened in the building’s boiler room on July 16. It follows workers from the Magnitogorsk Iron and Steel Works, one of the largest steel companies in Russia, and is based on a novel by Soviet writer Valentin Kataev.

What’s more, Khlebzavod is a monument to constructivist architecture. Where better to watch such a film?

Novodmitrovskaya St. 1

Roof of the Narkomfin Building

The Narkomfin Building was originally designed to house high ranking employees at the Commissariat of Finance. It was built by architects Moisei Ginsburg and Ignaty Milinis. Also a fine example of constructivism, it’s currently in a state of disrepair, locked down, and fairly difficult to get into - which is like a red flag to a bull for more adventurous types.

However, on July 30 the place will be opened up and people will be welcomed onto the roof to watch the film Faith and Truth.

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Khrushchyovka courtyard

A courtyard located in the 9th experimental block of the Novye Cheremushki district will turn into an outdoor cinema this summer. Cheremushki is the first district where Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchyov decided to build the iconic Khrushchyovka apartment blocks in the 1950s. As a result, thousands of Russians were given their own pads after decades living huddled together in communal apartments known as kommunalka .

Cheremushki is the adapted film-version of Dmitry Shostakovich’s operetta and will be shown here on Aug. 6. The organizers of the multiple screenings - the Moskino cinema chain - say they will revive the Soviet tradition of neighbors meeting in courtyards for a good old tongue wag. There will also be a guided tour of the block.

Address to be confirmed at mos-kino.ru

Pioneers Palace

If you want a slice of the postwar Soviet avant-garde style, head to the Pioneers Palace at Vorobyevy Gory. Pioneers Palaces were youth centers for sport, creativity, and hobbies for Young Pioneers (a communist organization for children) during the Soviet Union. There were dance classes, martial arts, drawing, and many other activities.

To Love a Man , a movie about two young architects building a new town in Siberia, will be shown here on Aug. 22. There will also be a lecture about building experiments in the 20th century.

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A secret place

The last cinema venue remains a secret. On Aug. 27 there will be a screening, but at the moment no one knows where. Information will appear on mos-kino.ru but those who attend all four screenings above will be able to guess the last location.

A talk about architecture and Soviet history also will be hosted here.

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Destination: Shohei Ohtani

With huge demand to see the baseball superstar play for the Dodgers, M.L.B. teamed up with a Japanese travel agency. Fans began plotting trips.

By Scott Miller

It has already been a sweet life for Fumihide Oda, chief executive of Rokkatei , one of the oldest confectionary shops in Hokkaido, Japan, and the birthplace of the popular Marusei butter sandwich cookies.

This summer, Mr. Oda anticipates life becoming even sweeter. He and his wife, along with two other couples — including his sister and her husband — will take their four children to Oakland, Calif., to experience, in person, another of Hokkaido’s treasured exports: Shohei Ohtani.

This is the family’s first overseas trip to see Mr. Ohtani. And it will be the children’s first visit to the United States.

“We have decided to go to California now because we want to see Ohtani in a Dodgers jersey!” Mr. Oda, 45, wrote in an email.

In a serendipitous bit of timing, the family will open Rokkatei’s first store in Southern California this summer. That gave them a perfect excuse to find a way to see Mr. Ohtani, whose ability to thrive as a star batter and pitcher led to his signing an outrageous and record-breaking 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers — the largest contract in North American sports history.

“We are very, very excited that it happened to be in the same year that Mr. Ohtani will be playing for the Dodgers,” said Mr. Oda, whose grandfather founded Rokkatei under a different name in the 1930s.

As a new baseball season dawns after Mr. Ohtani’s move from the Los Angeles Angels to the Dodgers this winter, travel stories like Mr. Oda’s will crop up all season long. Having been stuck on an irrelevant team for his entire Major League Baseball career, Mr. Ohtani has joined a storied franchise packed with other stars, with a singular focus among them of winning the team an eighth World Series title.

Anticipating unprecedented interest in Mr. Ohtani and the Dodgers — especially from Mr. Ohtani’s native Japan — Major League Baseball entered into a multiyear partnership with JTB Corp., the largest travel agency in Japan. To get the ball rolling, JTB has offered international travel packages to the season-opening series between the Dodgers and the San Diego Padres in Seoul, which begins on Wednesday. The company intends to roll out further packages for regular season games in the United States as well.

Catering to very casual fans as well as those who are more passionate, the travel packages are expected to include airline tickets, hotel accommodations, transportation from hotel to stadium and pregame tours and merchandising.

“We feel that this has reached a level where even people who would not have considered going overseas to watch baseball are now interested in actually going to the stadium,” Kaori Mori, who is part of JTB’s communications and branding team, said. “In fact, we regularly send out an email newsletter with information about traveling to watch sports, and within two weeks of the news of the M.L.B. partnership, the number of registered members increased by 110 percent.”

From Hideo Nomo, who was a pitching sensation for the Dodgers in the 1990s, to Ichiro Suzuki, a Seattle Mariners icon who is likely to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame next year, players from Japan have repeatedly found success and popularity in the United States. But according to Ms. Mori, the previous stars “received a lot of attention, but this time Ohtani’s popularity is beyond imagination.”

The Ohtani Bump is being felt significantly in the United States as well. On the final day of February, according to the ticket resale site SeatGeek, an official M.L.B. partner, the Dodgers’ March 28 home opener against St. Louis was the most in-demand opening day game, with an average resale price of $567 per ticket. That was 38 percent higher than the next-most in-demand opener (Cubs at Texas).

“Going from the Angels to the Dodgers, people think, ‘Oh, it’s the same market’, but the Dodgers are at a different level in tiers of M.L.B. fan base sizes, and playing at a legacy club at that level of hype is a big combination,” Chris Leyden, director of growth marketing for SeatGeek, said. “It’s interesting, because in baseball it tends to be harder to see the impact of a singular player, partially because if they’re not a pitcher they maybe get only four or five at-bats a game, and if they’re a designated hitter it’s maybe four at-bats a game and they don’t play the field.”

In other sports, like basketball, Mr. Leyden said that individual players such as LeBron James and Stephen Curry can dramatically drive prices for single-game tickets, sometimes as much as doubling them. But in baseball, it usually takes something historic. Think Aaron Judge’s pursuit of Roger Maris’s single-season, American League home run record in 2022, which led to Yankees prices increasing by 36 percent once he was one homer short.

“We often see the impact is larger on the road than at home,” Mr. Leyden said. “It’s almost basic supply and demand. LeBron plays 41 home games, but I can see him only one time in Charlotte.”

With a three- or four-game series at each stop, baseball enjoys an advantage over other sports in that fans generally have more than one opportunity to see a rival star when his team comes to town. For those fans hoping for an in-person brush with the Dodgers and Mr. Ohtani this summer, the team’s road schedule presents creative opportunities.

The Oda group, for example, is traveling to Oakland in August for strategic reasons. The Dodgers have led the National League in attendance in each of the past 11 seasons, drawing 3.8 million fans in each of the past two seasons.

“As we will be traveling in a group of 10, we couldn’t get good seats in Dodger Stadium,” Mr. Oda said. “So we decided to see him in Oakland because it was easier to get tickets.”

He hopes they will be able to get a close look at Mr. Ohtani, who played for the Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters in Japan before leaving for M.L.B. That should not be a problem in Oakland, where the stadium is known mostly for its vast quantities of empty seats .

As M.L.B. seeks to increase its reach, both internationally and with younger generations, Mr. Ohtani’s outsize popularity could play a huge role.

Osuke Ishiguro, a general manager in JTB’s Los Angeles office, said that one thing he has noticed, as the company facilitates summer travel plans, is how “a lot of tourists coming from Japan are not just baseball fans, but they are bringing a lot of kids.” Specifically, he said, many grandparents are bringing their grandchildren, “wanting to show them what baseball can do.”

Mr. Oda said that his group’s upcoming trip simply means more to them now, with Mr. Ohtani playing for one of baseball’s most illustrious franchises, than it would have when he played for the Angels.

“We want to see him challenge in a new field,” said Mr. Oda, whose group is bringing children who are 10, 7, 6 and 4. “We hope to see how the Dodgers bring out the maximum potential of Ohtani and we wish to see him go beyond his limits!”

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Gagarin cup (khl) finals:  atlant moscow oblast vs. salavat yulaev ufa.

Much like the Elitserien Finals, we have a bit of an offense vs. defense match-up in this league Final.  While Ufa let their star top line of Alexander Radulov, Patrick Thoresen and Igor Grigorenko loose on the KHL's Western Conference, Mytischi played a more conservative style, relying on veterans such as former NHLers Jan Bulis, Oleg Petrov, and Jaroslav Obsut.  Just reaching the Finals is a testament to Atlant's disciplined style of play, as they had to knock off much more high profile teams from Yaroslavl and St. Petersburg to do so.  But while they did finish 8th in the league in points, they haven't seen the likes of Ufa, who finished 2nd. 

This series will be a challenge for the underdog, because unlike some of the other KHL teams, Ufa's top players are generally younger and in their prime.  Only Proshkin amongst regular blueliners is over 30, with the work being shared by Kirill Koltsov (28), Andrei Kuteikin (26), Miroslav Blatak (28), Maxim Kondratiev (28) and Dmitri Kalinin (30).  Oleg Tverdovsky hasn't played a lot in the playoffs to date.  Up front, while led by a fairly young top line (24-27), Ufa does have a lot of veterans in support roles:  Vyacheslav Kozlov , Viktor Kozlov , Vladimir Antipov, Sergei Zinovyev and Petr Schastlivy are all over 30.  In fact, the names of all their forwards are familiar to international and NHL fans:  Robert Nilsson , Alexander Svitov, Oleg Saprykin and Jakub Klepis round out the group, all former NHL players.

For Atlant, their veteran roster, with only one of their top six D under the age of 30 (and no top forwards under 30, either), this might be their one shot at a championship.  The team has never won either a Russian Superleague title or the Gagarin Cup, and for players like former NHLer Oleg Petrov, this is probably the last shot at the KHL's top prize.  The team got three extra days rest by winning their Conference Final in six games, and they probably needed to use it.  Atlant does have younger regulars on their roster, but they generally only play a few shifts per game, if that. 

The low event style of game for Atlant probably suits them well, but I don't know how they can manage to keep up against Ufa's speed, skill, and depth.  There is no advantage to be seen in goal, with Erik Ersberg and Konstantin Barulin posting almost identical numbers, and even in terms of recent playoff experience Ufa has them beat.  Luckily for Atlant, Ufa isn't that far away from the Moscow region, so travel shouldn't play a major role. 

I'm predicting that Ufa, winners of the last Superleague title back in 2008, will become the second team to win the Gagarin Cup, and will prevail in five games.  They have a seriously well built team that would honestly compete in the NHL.  They represent the potential of the league, while Atlant represents closer to the reality, as a team full of players who played themselves out of the NHL. 

• Atlant @ Ufa, Friday Apr 8 (3:00 PM CET/10:00 PM EST)
• Atlant @ Ufa, Sunday Apr 10 (1:00 PM CET/8:00 AM EST)
• Ufa @ Atlant, Tuesday Apr 12 (5:30 PM CET/12:30 PM EST)
• Ufa @ Atlant, Thursday Apr 14 (5:30 PM CET/12:30 PM EST)

Games 5-7 are as yet unscheduled, but every second day is the KHL standard, so expect Game 5 to be on Saturday, like an early start. 

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