TRAVEL PRO OFFERS TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL SUMMER VACATION
Weathernews, World's Most Experienced Provider of Wireless Weather, Helps Travelers Prepare for a Great Holiday
San Francisco, CA, (May 25, 2004) – With millions of Americans traveling 50 miles or more from home in the coming summer months, Weathernews has enlisted travel expert Dan Rosendahl (a/k/a “TravelDan”) for advice on planning the perfect summer vacation.
TravelDan's Top Five Tips:
| Be aware of differences in climate at your destination. Sure it's summer in LA, but it is most definitely winter in Australia. | |
| Pack as little as possible. Use accessories, such as scarves and belts, to enhance a limited number of packed outfits. | |
| Always carry a travel alarm as backup for hotel wake-up calls. | |
| Be flexible. Plan several itinerary options in advance in case of unexpected glitches! | |
| Check the latest destination forecast before leaving to ensure that you are packing only appropriate clothing. |
“One man's compulsion is another's ignorance, and so chimes in the act of preparation and its many degrees,” said Dan Rosendahl, author of The 10 Commandments of Travel. “Accessible virtually anywhere, and with features like the Wake-Up-With Weather™ alarm clock, vacation planner, and airport information, Weathernews makes sure all travelers are constantly prepared via a simple application on a mobile phone.”
At around $3 per month, Weathernews ensures that any savvy traveler avoids becoming one of thousands who waste their free time in climate-challenged cars, terminals, or train stations instead of being out enjoying a well-earned holiday.
Here's How…
The award-winning Weathernews application works on select handsets with the nation's leading cellular service providers. Its city skyline feature – unique to Weathernews - displays photographs for 130 major domestic and international locations, overlaid with the current weather and sky conditions. Additionally, the application features easy-to-use weather alerts and a detailed vacation planner for popular national and international destinations.
Other features of Weathernews' wireless service include:*
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Global Weather Database – Detailed weather information for over 60,000 locations |
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Airport Weather – Current conditions at top US airports incorporating delays and airline phone numbers |
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Weather Alerts – SMS text bulletins about specific, user-defined weather information sent directly to phones |
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National Weather Service Bulletins – Severe bulletins for affected cities |
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Wake Up With Weather™– Alarm clock that plays a specific ring-tone based on the current weather in the city for which it is set |
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My Weather – Preset weather info for up to five favorite cities |
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Weather Dictionary – Dictionary of terms to help users learn what a Doppler radar image is, what Barometric Pressure indicates, and more |
For a complete list of features, providers and handsets visit www.weathernews.com.
Weathernews Americas Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Weathernews, Inc. Based in Japan, Weathernews, Inc. is the world's largest, publicly-traded, full-service weather company (TSE#1, 4825). A global organization with 38 offices in 14 countries, Weathernews delivers customized, risk communication services to businesses and individuals whose lives or livelihoods are affected by the weather. With over 12,000 business customers and 1,000,000 wireless subscribers worldwide, the company consistently evaluates and evolves existing applications for weather information while exploring additional markets and industries which would benefit operationally and financially from specific weather information and delivery methods. Currently, Weathernews delivers weather information, analysis and risk communication services to some of the largest companies in agriculture, aviation, energy, marine, media, offshore oil and retail. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.weathernews.com.
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