Universal Vacations announced Monday they are offering a brand new iPad to one of their fans through Facebook, the offer is valid through June 30th 2011

Universal Vacations announced Monday they are offering a brand new iPad to one of their fans through Facebook, the offer is valid through June 30^th 2011, anyone who clicks on the Universal Vacations fan page between now and June 30^th will be entered into a draw for the brand new Apple iPad 2 which is being launched this Friday by Apple. 

Universal Vacations offer Fort Myers vacation homes, Fort Myers Beach rentals, with offices in New Port Richey, Sarasota/Bradenton, Fort Myers Beach and from its head office in Fort Myers.

Here is a quote from Apple CEO Steve Jobs at last week’s iPad 2 launch  “last Wednesday that 2011 will be the “year of iPad 2“. That may be true, but there are also a number of other tablets either currently being sold or slated to launch this year like Xoom and Galaxy Tab. All of this is giving PC makers concern as a report from Gartner is saying demand for PCs in the next 2 years will weaken”

Don’t miss your chance to own one of these fantastic tablets.

Click here to go to Universal’s FaceBook page

The pound enjoyed contrasting fortunes last week, rising to its highest level against the US dollar since January 2010, but dipping to its lowest level against the euro since January this year

The pound enjoyed contrasting fortunes last week, rising to its highest level against the US dollarsince January 2010, but dipping to its lowest level against the euro since January this year.

Sterling’s performances largely reflected international developments, as the UK economic data offered conflicting signals. Slowing UK service sector activity growth in February contrasted with a sharp bounce in construction activity. UK factory activity growth slipped slightly from January’s all-time high. Continue reading “Sterling/US dollar reaches 13-month high” »

  The major airlines fifth attempt to get a broad-based price increase this year failed after low-cost rivals rejected the idea

The price hike at the large US carriers was cut in half after the low-cost airlines rejected it. 

 “Last week the big network carriers including United, Continental, Delta and American raised many domestic fares by $20 a round trip,” said the AP, but that was cut to $10 to match a smaller hike enacted by Southwest, JetBlue, Frontier and Air Tran.   

 In four other cases this year, the price hikes were successful. 

 But as it’s still early on in the year, that’s not likely to be the end of it. Already, some carriers are looking at other price hikes. 

The major airlines fifth attempt to get a broad-based price increase this year failed after low-cost rivals rejected the idea