VIP Vacations Inc. - TV & Media News

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - September 12, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz's regular Friday segment on FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with Chanel Jones and John Anderson.  This week Jennifer discusses when to make your holiday travel plansand some cost savings tips.  To view the entire segment, click on the link below:

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - Travel Expert: Make Holiday Travel Plans Soon - September 12, 2008

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - September 5, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz's regular Friday segment on FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with Chanel Jones and John Anderson.  This week Jennifer discusses what to do when severe weather impacts your travel plans.  Cancel, don't cancel, do it now or wait...to view the entire segment, click on the link below:

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - Travel Expert: Don't Cancel Your Trip - Yet - September 5, 2008

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - August 22, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz's regular Friday segment on FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with Chanel Jones and Steve Keeley.  This week Jennifer offers her expertise on traveling to destinations during hurricane season and tips and information on travel insurance.  To view the entire segment, click on the link below:

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - Bargain Travel Season is Upon Us - August 22, 2008

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - August 15, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz's regular Friday segment on FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with Chanel Jones and John Anderson. The segment was entitled "Video:  Even More Travel Fees" and Doncsecz offers her opinions on the the continued increases in fees for baggage, service, food, etc. as well as the newest trends the airlines are reporting. Check out this segment to find creative ways to save money and time with your luggage.

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - Video:  Even More Travel Fees - August 15, 2008

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - August 7, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz reports live from Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp with John Anderson on FOX's Good Day Philadelphia.  She offers up travel tips for supporting your Eagles by attending away games around the league.  The entire segment can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - Video:  Travel Tips for Football Season - August 7, 2008

TRAVEL CHANNEL - August 1, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz  appears as a Travel Expert on the Travel Channel's Great Cruises of the World - Passage to Asia Program.  The program begain airing August 1st.  Doncsecz offered expert commentary on many of the excursions offered by Royal Caribbean on their grand Asia cruise tours.   

As a result of the success of this first program, Jennifer has agreed to continue as the Travel Channel's Cruise Tour Expert for the remainder of the "Great Cruises of the World" series.  Up next for Doncsecz is an episode on the Greek Isles.  Watch for an upcoming announcement on airing times and dates!

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - July 29, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz reports live from Philadelphia Eagles Training Camp at Lehigh University.  This segment with John Anderson focused on Fun Things To Do in the Lehigh Valley, including the Crayola Factory, LV Velodrome, Martin Guitar, Davinci Center.

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - July 25, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz's regular Friday segment on FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with Jenipher Frederick and John Anderson.  The segment was entitled "Shipping Your Luggage" and Doncsecz describes several alternatives to checking your luggage while traveling.  Check out this segment to find creative ways to save money and time with your luggage.

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - July 18, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz's regular Friday segment on FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with Sue Serio and Steve Keeley.  The segment was entitled "Hot Tips to Save Money on Travel" and Doncsecz discusses ways to still find great deals on travel including incentives being offered by some leading hotels and resorts.  The entire segment can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - Video:  Hot Tips to Save Money on Travel - July 18, 2008

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - July 11, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz's regular Friday segment on FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with Sheinelle Jones and John Anderson.  The segment was entitled "More Airline Fees on the Way" and Doncsecz reports on the increased fees airlines are now charging for "choice seats" and even to redeem frequent flyer miles.  She also, however, offers some tips and tricks on how to avoid certain fees.  The entire segment can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - Video:  More Airline Fees on the Way - July 11, 2008

TRAVEL CHANNEL - July 11, 2008 - President of VIP Vacations, Jennifer Doncsecz  tapes her Travel Channel debut.  The 10 part series, "Great Cruises of the World", tapes its first show on  Royal Caribbean's grand Asia sailing.   Produced by Banyan Productions, this series will air on August 2, 2008 on the Travel Channel.  Jennifer was used as their "travel expert" and will be featured giving advice on excursions, ports of call, Royal Caribbean's advantages, and tips on cruising.

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - June 27, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz's regular weekly segment on FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with Sheinelle Jones and John Anderson.  The segment was entitled "Travel: Avoid Hidden Fees" and Doncsecz reminds us that going away on vacation doesn’t always mean you have to spend a fortune.  If your bill is higher than you expect, check for hidden fees.  The entire segment can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - Travel: Avoid Hidden Fees - June 27, 2008

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - June 20, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz's regular weekly segment on FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with Sheinelle Jones and John Anderson.  The segment was entitled "Travel: 'Classic' Family Vacations" and Doncsecz discusses alternatives to the standard summer vacation.  There are still deals to be had when taking a family vacation this summer, in spite of the airlines increasing fares.  The entire segment, along with many of the site descriptions, can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - Travel: 'Classic' Family Vacations - June 20, 2008

PBS Tempo - June 19, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz appears on PBS/WLVT TV's Tempo as their weekly Travel Expert offering "Tempo Travel Tips".   This week Jennifer discussed passport requirements and passports vs. passport ID cards.   To view the entire segment, please click on the following link:

Tempo Travel Tips - June 19, 2008

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - June 13, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz's regular weekly segment on FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with Sheinelle Jones and John Anderson.  The segment was entitled "Travel: Low-Cost Carrier Tickets on the Web" and Doncsecz discusses ways to find low cost airline tickets on the web.  Most major travel search engines, such as Kayak, Sidestep, CheapFlights, and Farechase, have a very limited selection of flights from low-cost carriers, especially the vast array of start-ups. The good news is that some new websites have emerged, and some of the older websites have been retooled, making the task of finding cheap flights internationally a little bit easier.  Because these sites don't sell tickets, they're more neutral and objective, and won't just show you flights because they have deals with certain airlines.

The entire segment, along with many of the site descriptions, can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - Travel: Low -Cost Carrier Tickets on the Web - June 13, 2008

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - June 6, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz's regular weekly segment on FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with Sheinelle Jones and John Anderson.  The segment was entitled "Travel: Airline Cuts to Impact Passengers" and Doncsecz discusses Continental Airlines' announcement that the company will cut of 3,000 jobs and raise fares.  This will have a direct impact on your travel experience.  Jennifer explains how.  The entire segment can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - Travel: Airline Cuts to Impact Passengers - June 6, 2008

PBS Tempo - May 26, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz appears on PBS/WLVT TV's Tempo as their weekly Travel Expert offering "Tempo Travel Tips".   This week Jennifer discussed summer vacationing and what to watch out for and what to do regarding hotel and resort cleanliness and sanitary conditions.   To view the entire segment, please click on the following link:

Tempo Travel Tips - May 26, 2008

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - May 23, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz's regular weekly segment on FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with Sheinelle Jones and John Anderson.  The segment was entitled "Travel Bags: Too Big, Too Small or Just Right?" and Doncsecz discusses the airlines' new policy of charging for luggage and offers tips for the consumer.  The entire segment can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - Travel Bags: Too Big, Too Small or Just Right? - May 23, 2008

The Real Deal on Fox - May 19, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz appears on FOX's The Real Deal with Michelle Williams for her prime time investigative report "Save With Alternative Vacations".  The report focuses on the rising costs of vacations and Doncsecz offers tips on some alternative locations where you can still find a great value.  The entire report can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

The Real Deal on Fox - Save With Alternative Vacations - May 19, 2008

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - May 16, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz's regular weekly segment on FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with Sheinelle Jones and John Anderson.  The segment was entitled "Money-Saving Alternative Destinations" and Doncsecz discusses some unique vacation ideas that don't break the bank.  The entire segment can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - Money-Saving Alternative Destinations - May 16, 2008

TEMPO on PBS

PBS Tempo - May 12, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz appears on PBS/WLVT TV's Tempo and debut's as their weekly Travel Expert.  Jennifer will be appearing on the Tempo program twice a week during the Tempo Spring Season.  She will be offering "Tempo Travel Tips".   This week Jennifer discussed passenger's rights when they fly.   To view the entire segment, please click on the following link:

Tempo Travel Tips - May 12, 2008

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - May 2, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz's regular Friday segment on FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with Sheinelle Jones and Steve Keeley.  The segment was entitled "Cheap Airfare Websites" and Doncsecz discusses the impact of high gas prices on family travel and options for stepping out of your comfort zone and visiting alternate locations to "the shore".  She also offers advice on finding cost effective airfare on line.  The entire segment can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - Cheap Airfare Websites - May 2, 2008

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - April 25, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz's regular Friday segment on FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with Sheinelle Jones and John Anderson.  The segment was entitled "Booking Your Next Trip with Airfares on the Rise" and Doncsecz offered tips on purchasing your airline tickets with a credit card vs. debit card.  The entire segment can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - Booking Your Next Trip with Airfares  on the Rise - April 25, 2008

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - April 11, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz's regular Friday segment on FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with Sheinelle Jones and John Anderson.  The segment was entitled "Dealing with Airline Problems" and Doncsecz discussed recent FAA actions on holding airlines responsible for maintenance and safety requirements and resulting grounding of places and the impact on consumers.  The entire segment can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - Dealing with Airline Problems - April 11, 2008

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - April 4, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz's regular Friday segment on FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with Sheinelle Jones and Steve Keeley.  The segment was entitled "How to Avoid Losing Luggage" and Doncsecz offered tips on what you should buy for luggage and what you can do to avoid losing your luggage when you fly.  The entire segment can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - How to Avoid Losing Luggage - April 4, 2008

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - March 28, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz returns to FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with Sheinelle Jones and John Anderson.  The segment was entitled "Navigating Airline Problems" and Doncsecz updated viewers on what to expect and what you can do to stay informed in light of recent FAA regulations and grounding of places due to maintenance requirements.  The entire segment can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - Navigating Airline Problems - March 28, 2008

Doncsecz is now the regular Travel Expert on Fox 29 and can be seen every Friday morning on Fox's Good Day Philadelphia.  The Fox announcement can be seen by clicking on the following link:

Doncecz Appears Every Friday as Fox's Travel Expert

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - March 21, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz returns to FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with Sheinelle Jones and Steve Keeley.  The segment was entitled "Finding Travel Deals" and Doncsecz updated viewers on tips for finding deals on airfare in the midst of ever rising fuel costs as well as on travel tips for single parents wishing to vacation this summer with their children.  The entire segment can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - Finding Travel Deals - March 21, 2008 

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - March 4, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz returns to FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with John Anderson and Sheinelle Jones.  The segment was entitled "Passenger Bill of Rights on Good Day" and Doncsecz updated viewers on the push for Pennsylvania lawmakers to pass an airline passenger bill of rights that would limit the amount of time passengers can be stuck on the tarmac.  The entire segment can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

Fox Good Day Philadelphia - Passenger Bill of Rights on Good Day - March 4, 2008 

The Jamaica Observer - March 3, 2008 - The Jamaica Observer reported on the recent Sandals event in New York City with an article entitled "Sandals Takes a Bite Out of the Big Apple".  The report focuses on the incredibly impressive team of Gordon "Butch" Stewart, Founder and Chairman of Sandals Resorts, and his son Adam Stewart, CEO of  Sandals Resorts as they rolled out the Sandals and Beaches Resorts Marketing Machine.  The report also highlights VIP Vacations President Jennifer Doncsecz and her inspiring story about the fortunes which followed the singling out of her home-based travel agency at the Sandals and Beaches' 2005 STAR Awards, where she placed first in the nation for group sales.  That literally changed her life.  CNN Headline News picked up the story and did a profile on her company, followed by her local paper.  A month after receiving the award, she was asked by her local TV station to come in and host a monthly segment called Ask the Travel Agent.  Now Doncsecz is the travel expert for Fox News, raising her profile and that of her agency to a national level, and providing her fellow travel agents with an inspirational example of what could be achieved through selling Sandals.  The entire article can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

The Jamaica Observer - Sandals Takes a Bite Out of the Big Apple - March 3, 2008

Travel Agent Magazine - February 27, 2008 - Travel Expert Jennifer Doncsecz contributes to the article in Travel Agent Magazine's February 18, 2007 edition entitled "Secluded Romantic Getaways".  The article describes hot picks for honeymoon clients who want to get away from it all.  Jennifer comments that "The trend lately is for unique properties that offer romantic seclusion".  She goes on to suggest Palm Island in the Grenadine Islands and Peter Island in the British Virgin Islands as resorts that "You don't have to live the life of the rich and famous to have that private island feel, either".  The entire article can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

http://www.travelagentcentral.com/travelagentcentral/Destinations/Secluded-Romantic-Getaways/ArticleStandard/Article/detail/492556?contextCategoryId=39117.

The Real Deal on Fox - February 21, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz appears on FOX's The Real Deal with Michelle Williams for her prime time investigative report "Finding a Cheap Flight".  The report focuses on recent changes being implemented by major airlines that will impact consumers. Jennifer helps Michelle by providing insider tips on minimizing the impact of these changes and saving money.  The entire report can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

The Real Deal on Fox - Finding a Cheap Flight - February 21, 2008

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - February 20, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz returns to FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with John Anderson and Sheinelle Jones.  The segment was entitled "Airline Merger Could Be Trouble for Passengers" and Doncsecz provided her take on the impact of the potential Delta and Northwest Airlines merger and its impact on passengers and the travel industry. The entire segment can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - Airline Merger Could Be Trouble for Passengers - February 20, 2008

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - February 13, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz appears on FOX's Good Day Philadelphia with John Anderson and Sheinelle Jones.  The segment was entitled "Getting a Deal on Spring Travel" and Doncsecz provided expertise and tips on spring travel savings as well as commenting on the impact of the potential Delta and Northwest Airlines merger. The entire segment can be viewed by clicking on the following link:

FOX Good Day Philadelphia - Getting a Deal on Spring Travel - February 13, 2008

Jennifer Doncsecz on Peter Greenberg's "Worldwide" Radio Show

Peter Greenberg's "Worldwide" Radio Show - February 9, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz appears on Peter Greenberg's "Worldwide" Radio show on XM Satellite Radio.  The show aired live from the Arribelle Resort in Vail, Colorado.   Doncsecz discussed the new Passport Card used as an efficient and time savings tool when crossing the border out of the USA as well as providing listeners with updated passport price and application information.

 

FOX News - Janaury 11, 2008 - Jennifer Doncsecz appears on FOX news to share some great winter travel deals and tips for using frequent flyer miles.  To view the broadcast click on:

http://www.myfoxphilly.com/myfox/pages/InsideFox/Detail?contentId=5456500&version=1&locale=EN-US&layoutCode=VSTY&pageId=5.2.1

FOX News - November 21, 2007 - Jennifer Doncsecz, reports live at the Philadelphia airport addressing the major headaches involved with airline travel over Thanksgiving Weekend.  Appearing at 7:00am/7:30 am/ and 8:00am, Jennifer gave helpful hints for people preparing to take flight on the most anticipated travel day of the year! 

PBS Tempo - January 31, 2007 - Jennifer Doncsecz appears on PBS/WLVT TV's Tempo as their Travel Expert offering "Tempo Travel Tips".   Doncsecz discussed travel planning, passport requirements and various incentives provided to help offset passport costs.   To view the entire segment, please click on the following link:

Tempo Travel Tips - January 31, 2007

FOX GOOD DAY PHILLY - August 23, 2007 - President of VIP Vacations, Jennifer Doncsecz continues her morning stint on Good Day Philly.  The hot topic for this interview was Hurricane's and what consumers can do if their vacation plans get cancelled due to "mother nature". 

FOX Prime Time News - August 22, 2007 - Jennifer Doncsecz appears on Fox Philadelphia News at 10pm to discuss current travel issues including Travel Insurance.  Anchorwoman, Joyce Evans interviews Jennifer in the first segment to run at the 10pm slot.

Travel Agent Magazine - June 18, 2007 - VIP Vacations Inc is featured in a national magazine under their Travel Agency Profile.  Jennifer Doncsecz-Media Darling, is the title and this article highlights the rise to media fame VIP Vacations has received over the past year.  Full article can be viewed by clicking on this link:  http://www.travelagentcentral.com/travelagentcentral/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=436799&ref=25

Travel Agent Home Based Magazine - June 5, 2007 - Jennifer Doncsecz is featured in their agent profile section discussing the succes of VIP Vacations and their rise to National Attention. Full article can be viewed by clicking on this link:  http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/questex/hbta0607/index.php?startpage=18  .

FOX Philadelphia - Since January 2007, VIP Vacations Inc's Jennifer Doncsecz has appeared each month as travel correspondent.  On March 30th she was asked to discuss travel tips and sales to sunny Florida and on May 9th she informed viewers of passport issues.  On May 24th, Jennifer Doncsecz appeared live from the Philadelphia airport for FOX news and discussed "eco friendly" travel.

VIP Vacations helps PBS on air Auction - April 28, 2007 - VIP Vacations' entire sales team appear on PBS 39 as volunteers to raise money for their annual "on air Auction".  VIP Vacations and Blue Water's Antigua donated a 3 night all inclusive stay for this event.  President of VIP Vacations, Jennifer Doncsecz was interviewed by Amy Burkett, host of Tempo Magazine.  The PBS event raised thousand of dollars for Public TV's programming.

Weddingshape - April 20, 2007 - Joseph Arangio's eagerly anticipated excercise book Wedding Shape is released by the publishers of The South Beach Diet and Men's Health Magazine.  Joe's comprehensive guide for Brides has a detailed planning section in which VIP Vacations' President, Jennifer Doncsecz , is referred to as honeymoon specialist and asked to give honeymoon planning advice.  Books on sale now at www.weddingshape.com. Sandals Resorts is joining forces with Wedding Shape to promote an ultimate wedding shape challenge in which one lucky winner will win a grand prize honeymoon to Sandals Resorts.

January 2006 - RCN TV books Jennifer Doncsecz as their official "Travel Expert". Seen live on Thursdays at 6:30 on "The Edge", Jennifer will be taking calls and questions from viewers weekly.

January 2006 - CNN Headline News interviews President of VIP Vacations Inc, Jennifer Doncsecz. On January 5th, 2006, CNN Headline news ran a story about the success of VIP Vacations among an industry where people are turning to the internet to make their vacation bookings. Jennifer Doncsecz said, "We try to give each of our clients the added assurance that we are looking out for their needs before, during and even after they return home from their vacation. Our goal is to build memories that will last a lifetime."  

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