Life Style / Travel Glossary

Lower (Bed): In a cruise stateroom, the bed(s) on the floor as opposed to the higher bunks (uppers), if any. On many ships, two lowers can be arranged to make a king or queen bed but not always. Be sure to ask.

Lowest Available Fare: The lowest available fare at the time of purchase, this fare is subject to change without notice to the customer.

Lowest Fare: The lowest published airfare between two cities; may not have seats available at that fare, as the airlines usually have a limited number of those seats on any given flight.

Lowest Fare Guarantee: Travel agency’s promise to provide clients the lowest fare available when reservation is confirmed.

Lowest Logical Airfare: Lowest airfare found within the parameters of a corporation’s travel policy.

Luxury Class: The most expensive, high-class accommodations or category of fare.

Maiden Voyage: The first sailing of a ship following sea trials. Maiden voyages are not necessarily inaugural sailings. A cruise line ship may schedule a maiden voyage prior to the official inaugural sailing.

Main Seating: The earlier of two meal times in the ship's dining room. Often also called 'first seating.'

Maitre D (Restaurant Manager): The maitre d' is responsible for the day-to-day operation of the restaurants, including the quality of food preparation, presentation, and service; and guest seating.

Management Report: Data summary (from travel agencies, travel suppliers, and/or credit-card vendors) documenting usage patterns for air travel, hotel stays, or car rental.

Market Segment: A limited portion of the total consumer market.

Marketing: The promotional activities that bring buyers and sellers together.

Maximum Stay: The maximum time you may stay at your destination in order to qualify for a specific airfare. Normally most fares have a 30-day limit, but some are less. Usually, the longer you stay, the hi . . . View Full Definition

Meet And Greet: Service that meets and assists clients upon arrival in a city.

Meeting Fare: Negotiated airline discounts, typically for 10 or more persons traveling to the same event.

Midship: In or toward the middle of the ship; the longitudinal center portion of the ship. Midship cabins tend to be pricier because they generally experience less motion during rough seas.

Mileage Allowance: Number of miles a rented car is driven beyond the mileage allowance.

Mileage Charge: A additional fee charged for each mile of a rental car driven beyond the limited mileage allowance at the time of the rental.

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