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The great tourism business
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For Al Día Today |
Geraldine Blanchard works in her office located at 559 W. Eau Gallie Blvd., Melbourne. As president of Global Tours & Travel, Blanchard remains successful by stressing cruises and personalized tours. |
By Maria Sonnenberg
For Al Dia Today
MELBOURNE - When one of her air travel customers found that his airline left him stranded in New York with a three-year-old grandson in tow, Geraldine Blanchard kicked into high gear to get the grandfather and grandson back to Brevard.
Blanchard navigated through the oceans of airline schedules to find her customer two airplane seats that would return him home as quickly as possible.
Individualized service is all in a day's work at Blanchard's agency, Global Tours and Travel in Eau Gallie. Always the hallmark of the travel agency, one-on-one help now defines the industry.
Beleaguered by the internet and the economy, travel agents such as Blanchard stay afloat because they go the extra mile.
"The key is service," said Blanchard.
Blanchard literally grew up in the industry.
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Space Coast Hispanic veterans
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The Spanish American Veterans Association participated in the the 5th City of Cocoa Memorial Day Tribute and Massing of Flags at the Cocoa Riverfront Park. Rafael Rodriguez, president, and Julio Calderon, secretary, stand in attention during the massing of the flags. |
By Maria Sonnenberg
For Al Dia Today
PALM BAY - The Brevard Spanish American Veterans' Association can be a valuable ally to any former member of the armed services.
Created in 1991, the group unites veterans for the benefit of both the community and the former soldiers.
"The main purpose of our organization is to help veterans receive appropriate compensation for wounds they suffered," said current president Rafael Rodriguez.
This month, Rodriguez hands over the helm of the organization to "Al Dia Today" publisher Javier Molinares.
"It is my honor be part of an organization that represent Hispanics contributions to this great nation," said Molinares.
The group also participates in parades and visits ailing veterans in the hospital.
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Chinese restaurant takes a swing on the delicious Latin food
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Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant owner Huan Li and his wife, Xiu Ying Tang, proudly show their collection of national culinary awards. The restaurant has been commended by the National Restaurant Association for its leadership and commitment to offering choices that support healthier lifestyles. |
By Maria Sonnenberg
For Al Dia Today
WEST MELBOURNE - More than 43,000 Chinese restaurants exist in the United States, but only 100 are chosen by Chinese Restaurant News as the top in overall excellence.
Hop Bo Chinese Restaurant in West Melbourne has earned that distinction several years in a row. Last year, owner Huan Li was in Las Vegas to accept yet another award from Chinese Restaurant News, this time for placing in the Top 100 Healthy Menu category.
The restaurant has also been commended by the National Restaurant Association for its leadership and commitment to offering choices that support healthier lifestyles.
Hop Bo recently added Hispanic dishes to its menu, and for a limited time, is offering introductory special pricing.
For $8.95, diners can enjoy mofongo with their choice of pork, chicken, beef or butter shrimp. Fried plantains are only $3.25 for a full plate. At $4.25 the HopBo fried chicken is another new and very reasonably priced dish, as are fish fingers, available for $3.75 for a trio or chicken fingers($3.25 for six).
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Today is a bilingual newspaper serving Central Florida.
The news is relevant to the hispanic community as a source for
national, local, immigration, sports, syndicated columnists and
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