The Internet has really revolutionized travel and travel booking. Consumers are now able to find great deals at the last minute a lot easier.

It deals with so many different aspects of living in South Africa: the racial issues of South Africans and Asians; with poverty; with the reality of children orphaned by AIDS; the transition from village life to city life.

Delta's surcharge was clearly discriminatory against travelers who preferred using travel agents and those who do not have Internet access.

It's a great time to travel this spring, as many destinations are offering special deals, celebrating festivals and hosting events to attract visitors.

Here we're talking about someone who deals with the connectivity of the Internet and analyzes systems. They work a lot with getting office systems converted to wireless systems.

The Internet has given people a control over prices, options, information and deals. It's given the traveler leverage. People feel it's worth dedicating the time to hunting for better hotel rates or flight times. They want not just to save money but to control their travel. People are being ever-more self-reliant.