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16 GREECE Specialists Capture the Moment
21 GERMANY Palace Gardens
22 CENTRAL & EASTERN EUROPE
28 WORLD RIVER CRUISING
32 JORDAN New Sporting Life
34 ARUBA Sun, Sand & Sailing
38 INDIA Mumbai Revisited
40 ECUADOR Secret Pacific Coast
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COVER FEATURE VIENNA
Vienna: Hip, Cool and Festive
PUBLISHER’S CORNER
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Selling Airline Tickets Profitably with Air Consolidators
EDITOR’S DESK
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Resurrecting Consumer Confidence
SNAPSHOTS
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The Month in Review
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Eva Draxler, Media Management for the Vienna Tourist Board
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34 ARUBA Sun, Sand & Sailing
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26 ITALY Tuscany: Earth, Water & Wine
28 CRUISE Rising Tide For River Cruises
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CARIBBEAN & BERMUDA
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ASIA & SOUTH PACIFIC
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Selling Airline Tickets
Profitably with Air Consolidators
ncluded with this issue of JAX FAX is
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Resurrecting Consumer Confidence
n a slowing economy, experts claim
the service sector does not keep
pace with the manufacturing industry in terms of satisfying customers.
But numbers tell a different story.
For the first time in three years, customer satisfaction with
the e-commerce industry dipped: satisfaction fell 2% to 80
on the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) 100point scale. The ACSI measures three e-commerce industries: e-retail, online brokerage, and online travel companies,
chosen because they make the greatest contribution to the
Gross Domestic Product.
The drop in the overall e-commerce sector score is clearly
driven by a nosedive in the online brokerage industry, which
plummeted 6.3% to 74. Every single one of the measured
online brokerage firms suffered a drop in customer satisfaction with TD Ameritrade taking the biggest hit, down more
than 11% to 71. Overall, the e-retail industry dropped one
point to 82. eBay has the biggest decrease, dropping almost
4% to 78. Newegg (88) edges out perennial leader Amazon
(86).
And finally, the online travel industry remained steady at
75. Expedia and Travelocity actually saw satisfaction
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increase compared with last year’s reports. Although this
business may not be at the brick and mortar agency
doorstep, it offers a hint or two.
The online travel category has remained flat year-over-year,
but satisfaction with the online sector of the travel industry
has been slowly decreasing since 2002 as the industry
struggles to balance value and convenience for online customers. Larry Freed, an expert on web effectiveness and
customer satisfaction is president and CEO of ForeSee
Results, which uses the methodology of the ACSI to come
up with these results.
He suggests the travel industry needs a boost that will not
be provided by customer satisfaction: after all, industry
experts predict that 2009 could be the worst year for business and leisure travel since 2002, when travel was affected
by 9/11 and the resulting economic slump.
One reason consumer satisfaction regarding booking or
shopping at online agencies — Expedia, Orbitz and Travelocity – is back up could be due to consumers’ increased price
sensitivity during a recession, as comparison shopping
becomes important again. Something to keep an eye on, for
all of us.
Maria Lisella, Editor
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Snapshots
THE MONTH IN REVIEW
Tourism Ireland Faces Marketing Challenges
To sell the attractions of the Emerald Isle, Joe Bryne, Executive VP for Tourism
Ireland kickstarted vacation planning
to Ireland with the marketing line:
“Go Where Ireland Takes You.”
Among industry partners attending the event
were from right to left: Patricia Cunningham
from Continental Airlines; Paul O’Toole and Joe
Byrne from Tourism Ireland; Niall Burgess, Ireland’s Consul General; and Hillary Chase and
Mark Danis, both from American Airlines.
Hon. Zoheir Garranah (right),
Egyptian
Tourism
Minister,
and Edward Bergman, ATA Executive Director, announced that the
Egyptian Tourism Ministry, in cooperation with the Egyptian Tourist
Authority, will host the Africa Travel
Association's 34th Annual Congress in the capital city of Cairo from May 17-22,
2009. The Congress, to be held at the Cairo International Conference Center
(CICC), will run for five days, engaging participants in working discussions on a
range of topics, such as intra-African industry cooperation, infrastructure development and investment opportunities.
The Africa Travel Association is the premier global travel association promoting
tourism to Africa and intra-Africa travel and partnership since 1975. For more
information, visit ATA online at www.africatravelassociation.org
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Egypt hosts ATA for first time
The Caribbean Society of Hotel
Association Executives (CSHAE) honored two national hotel association
executive directors for their tireless
efforts on behalf of their members and
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contributions and the role they play in
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eral and CEO; Sue Springer, CSHAE Chairman and
Hotel & Tourism Association.
Executive Vice President of the Barbados Hotel &
Trudy Nixon, Executive Director of Tourism Association; Clarisa Jiménez, President
the Anguilla Hotel & Tourism Associa- and CEO of the Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism Assotion, was awarded the 2009 Small ciation; and CHTA President Enrique De Marchena
Hotel Association Executive of the Year Kaluche.
and Clarisa Jiménez, President and CEO of the Puerto Rico Hotel & Tourism
Association was honored as the 2009 Large Association Executive of the Year.
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nhanced by Danube river crossings, a Celtic trading
post came into early existence. Afterward—about
15 B.C.—Roman colonists established a strategic
military encampment called Vindobona. So there
you have the origins of this culturally rich capital
city, now spread across 23 districts and home to more than
a million and a half people. Its 160 square miles of urban terrain outdoes Munich and Paris, Amsterdam and Stockholm.
Travel planners like the central-continental metropolitan location, ideally positioned as an east-west, north-south hub for
extended leisure and business trips.
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‘Papa Haydn’ Anniversary Events
VIENNA NTO
The death, in 1809, of prolific Lower Austria-born composer Franz Joseph Haydn makes the current year-long nationwide schedule of 200th-anniversary concerts and
commemorative exhibits timely and attention-getting, certainly for your music-loving clientele. (His long career began
early, with nine years’ youthful membership in the St.
Stephen’s Cathedral choir). Extensive arrays of bicentennial
specials—no surprise—are
on the city’s current calendar. Exhibition venues include the National
Library, House of Music
(entire third floor) the
Musikverein (“Joseph
Haydn in London,”
March through June)
and Lichtenstein Palace
(made tuneful by Sunday lunchtime concerts), plus Vienna’s
own Haydn House
(reopened last January)
near the Sixth District’s
busy Mariahilferstrasse
shopping thoroughfare.
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This year’s Haydn Festival enticements in the Musikverein’s gilded concert hall include a July 2 program featuring the
Salve Regina motet and Te Deum chorale, guest-starring
Utah’s Westminster Chamber Orchestra and the Atlanta
Boys’ Choir. Then, on July 4 in the circa-1913 Konzerthaus,
comes Westminster’s orchestra-and-chorus performance of
the Lord Nelson Mass. The Hofburg Imperial Palace’s Royal
Chapel has long been the “main base” of the internationally
famous Vienna Boys’ Choir (formed in 1498). Classical
Haydn Masses, with orchestral accompaniment, highlight
their Sunday-morning repertoire during 2009; for instance
his Missa Brevis (the “Youth Mass”) on June 21. Visit
www.hofburgkapelle.at.
Special Interest Tours and Packages
Guided “Footsteps-of-Haydn” walking tours backtrack
through Franz Joseph’s two decades in the city, where he
wrote the Imperial Anthem to honor the birthday, in 1797, of
Archduchess Maria Theresa’s grandson. Delving deeply into
domestic and music-making history, wide-ranging two-hour
walks cover more than a dozen pertinent Viennese locales,
from earliest local residences to a burial-place tombstone in
southwestern Meidling’s 12th district (not far from Habsburg royalty’s Schloss Schönbrunn summer palace and gardens, a UNESCO World Heritage site). Get the specifics by
logging onto: www.wienfuerhrung.com.
For clients’ stayovers, several noteworthy Haydn-themed
packages (available April 1-October 10) mix four-days’/three
nights’ accommodations in selected, appealingly situated
hotels with sightseeing itineraries. Two well-established
companies promote the best choices. Compare rates and
inclusive features at www.panoramatours.com and
www.pegasus.at.
Prefer not being immersed in all-about-Haydn? Two commissionable packages—introduced last year, applicable
through next October and booked at www.vienna.info,
treat participants to fascinating citywide insights and numerous inclusive features. “Vienna Waits for You” (marketed by
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Vienna: Hip, Cool and Festive
By Tom Bross
Feasts for the Ears, Eyes and Heart
English Baroque composer Henry Purcell’s 17th-century
opera, Dido & Aeneas, makes its Austrian debut during this
year’s Vienna Festival, a three-week offering of classical and
contemporary music in addition to dance, theater and opera;
May 8-June 14 (more at www.festwochen.at).
Visiting songsters rehearse with the Vienna’s Boys choir
for the ninth annual World Choral Festival in the Musikverein, June 23-27. Then comes an International Youth & Music
Festival, July 11-14. Also that month: the Vienna Jazz Festival, July 1-31 at various indoor-outdoor locations
(www.viennajazz.com). Wien Modern music festivities concentrate on contemporary compositions, mainly played in
the Konzerthaus (long-time “home hall” of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra), Oct. 28-Nov. 30 (www.wienmodern.at).
Four different kinds of open-air specials accentuate the
midyear entertainment lineup. Schlosspark Theresianum
Wintertime watering
makes
the
Ringstrasse’s Rathauspark a sensationally
popular Wiener Eistraum skating rink
(Jan.-Feb.), with the
town hall’s spotlit 224ft. neo-Gothic tower
looming high overhead.
Since 1991, the same
mid-city open space is
used for each summer’s
after-dark Music Film
Festival— projecting cinema adaptations of operas,
classical concerts and dancing favorites onto a giant screen;
July 4-Sept. 6.
Looking ahead to the latter part of 2009, the city’s cheerful
November-December Christmas Markets add twinkle-lighted sparkle to six locales. For what we regard as the best
and most evocative of this Advent-season bunch, bring your
clients to the illuminated frontage of Schönbrunn Palace,
(below left) where they can browse for crafts and trinkets
while listening to trumpet music (Nov. 21-Dec. 26).
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Viennese incoming
operators) provides the
72-hour Wien-Karte visitors’ card, Schönbrunn
and Albertina art-museum visits and choice of
two- or three-nights’
accommodation at 31
participating four-star
hotels. From $222 per
person. Or consider the
less pricey but comparably feature-filled
“Joie de Vivre Vienna”
alternative for two
overnights (choices based on three rate-structured hotel categories). From $154 per person.
Available throughout 2009, dinner and concert evenings in
Schönbrunn’s candlelit Orangerie or Kaiserpavillon would
add a sophisticated touch to any group-travel agenda. Period-costumed waitstaff and musicians (accompanying
singers’ arias and duets) set the tone; from about $85 to
$102 per person. Visit www.classic-concerts.at
On the Operetta and Operatic Scene
The Philharmonic, a cultural icon since its 1842 inaugural
concerts, attracts audiences to the Musikverein’s acoustically fine-tuned Golden Hall. A few blocks from there, by way
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(not far from Schloss Belevedere (below) in the Wieden district) becomes an under-the-stars setting for renditions of
best-loved operettas. This season: July 10-August 16
(www.wieneroperettensommer.at). Scheduled for a freeadmittance evening concert on June 4, Vienna Philharmonic
musicians will travel crosstown-west to Schönbrunn
Palace’s formal grounds.
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Noteworthy In-Town Accommodations
Recent newcomers expand hotel decision-making for your
FIT and group clientele. The 186-room Steigenberger Herrenhof opened last December near the Hofburg palace
complex. The five-star property replaces a 1918-era coffee
house favored by the local literati (www.herrenhofwien.steigenberger.at). In the “upper-five-star-boutique”
niche, the six-story, absolutely elite Ring exemplifies casual
luxury-hotel ambience, its 68 guest rooms and public spaces
converted from an imposing 19th-century landmark adjacent
to the Kärtner Ring roadway; www.theringhotel.com.
Inbound travelers seeking more budget-friendly accommodations should know about two decently appointed properties marketed by the Vienna International company. Its
three-star, 175-room Senator opened last December on the
accessible east side of Vienna; www.senator-hotel.at. In
early April, the four-star Rainers popped up on a south-side
neighborhood site, comprising 152 rooms, meeting facilities
for up to 350 attendees and full-fledged fitness facilities;
www.rainers-hotel.at.
Grinzig’s traditional Heuriger
wine taverns. Card holders
also save money on guided
tours and bicycle rentals, and
they ride free on Viennese
buses, streetcars and the UBahn subway system. Threeday cards available at most
hotels as well as the Tourism
Information Office–alongside the opera house at Albertinaplatz.
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of ritzy Kärtnerstrasse’s pedestrian shopping corridor: simular world-class prestige for sumptuous Vienna State Opera
productions. This year’s May lineup typifies Staatsoper-quality blockbusters—new stagings of four epic Wagnerian
operas, plus Verdi’s La Traviata and Aida, Puccini’s Madame
Butterfly, Tchaikovsky’s lyrical Eugene Onegin (on three
dates) and three performances of Mozart’s Don Giovanni
(with The Magic Flute coming three times in June). That
month’s program also features Donizetti’s Lucia de Lammermoor and Tchaikovsky’s Anna Karenina ballet.
Contrast those admittedly highbrow niceties with the 25th
annual Danube Island Festival (June 26-28 weekend this year). On
bridge-connected recreational parkland covering a narrow 13-mile
flood barrier indented by two sandy beaches, performers on 206
stages will treat upwards of three million revelers to 600 hours of
hip-hop, jazz, rock, pop, country, blues, cabaret acts and Wienerlied sing-alongs. Same period for 2009’s Vienna Jazz Festival, at
specified indoor-outdoor venues.
A significant visitor attraction since reopening in 2003, the
Albertina’s (www.albertina.at) cultural pedigree dates from
1805, when a son-in-law of Maria Theresa—Duke Albert of
Sachsen-Teschen—made this enlarged townhouse a showplace for his prized art collection. Now it contains the
world’s biggest amassment of connoisseur-quality graphic
art, amounting to more than 60,000 drawings and 1,500,000
prints created by Old Masters ranging from Dürer, Raphael,
da Vinci and Rembrandt to Michelangelo, Rubens, Matisse
and Cézanne. On view through June 21: a much-anticipated
“Age of Rembrandt” exhibition features works by 60 of the
artist’s lesser-known, but talented Dutch contemporaries.
Choice sections of the on-site Hapsburg state rooms can
be booked for group functions—concerts, cocktail receptions, workshops, product presentations and 250-seat dinners combined with private tours of the galleries.
Traveling To and Inside Town
Fresh off its 50th anniversary last year, Austrian Airlines
(www.austrian.com) operates round-trip nonstop flights
between New York JFK (Terminal 1) and Vienna VIE also from/to
Washington Dulles IAD, plus Toronto YYZ. Thanks to Star
Alliance code-share partnership with United Airlines and US
Airways, travelers have a wide choice of departure/return destinations throughout North America. Schwechat Airport’s international gateway is located southeast of the city center.
Extra-advantageous for FITs, the green double-decker City
Airport Train (CAT) began its speedy 16-minute, 11-mile
commutes from and to the airport six years ago. Fares:
about $10 one-way, $19 roundtrip. Arriving passengers disembark at the Wien-Mitte station, directly across the northeast corner of Vienna’s centrally situated Stadtpark. A
supplemental CAT CAB van service costs $30 for swift station-to-hotel transport. For details and online ticketing visit
www.cityairporttrain.com.
Overseas, the Vienna Tourist Board provides an online
destination guide, event manual and photo database, plus a
handy search engine that eases the task of making clientpleasing hotel suggestions. Stay “in the know” by relying
upon this website, tailored for the tourism industry:
www.b2b.vienna.info. Meeting and convention planners
are welcome to visit: www.vienna.convention.at.
For general information, call the Austrian Tourist Office in
New York City, 212-944-6880; Chicago, 312-644-5556;
Houston, 713-850-9999; Los Angeles, 310-477-3332; E-mail
travel@austria.info; or visit www.austriatourism.com and
www.Vienna.info.
The All-Purpose Vienna Card
FIT visitors have learned to appreciate the cost-saving
advantages of the Wien-Karte, still a bargain at 18.50 Euros
(about $24)—valid for substantial price reductions at more
than three dozen museums, plus theaters, concert halls,
selected shops and restaurants, even eight of north-outlying
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see page 55 of the Listings Section
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Find Yourself in ‘Melting Pot’ Vienna
By Maria Lisella
V
ienna has always presented itself as a bastion of
art, culture, amid the work of old masters. But
Vienna is shaking off its mantle of being the elder
sister in favor of more playfulness. For instance,
until March 8, City Hall Square is transformed into a giant ice
rink for ice-skating enthusiasts, which topples a staid image.
JF met with Eva Draxler, Media Management for the
Vienna Tourist Board over bagels and lox in the Big Apple
for a preview and some insight into the new Vienna.
JF: Hip trends, new attractions, accommodations?
Vienna: Besides its magnificence and its Old World charm,
which is really undisputed, Vienna caters to deviation, it is
custom made to cater to special interest travelers, which is
a great development as Vienna is now a top destination for
food and wine lovers.
About 700 hectares of vineyards are located within a 30 minute
tram ride from the city center, within the city limits and the wine
culture is over 2000 years old. Vienna wines have started to win
prizes and awards internationally in the last few years.
The Hotel Stadthalle, the first urban zero energy hotel will
open in November. Upon completion there will be 38 new
rooms spread over six floors – the first to the sixth floors
will all meet passive house standards.
JF: Is the current dip in economics affecting Vienna?
Vienna: Of course, we cannot escape that but we feel
those who have an affinity for Europe in the coming
months, will find their way to Vienna and Europe in general.
Luckily, our international convention and meeting businesses — from Nov.- March – takes place when leisure traffic is
slower. According to the latest statistics published by ICCA
(International Congress and Convention Association), in
2007 Vienna ranked in first place worldwide as an international congress destination. Vienna hosted 2,764 national
and international congresses and corporate events with a
total of 395,093 participants and 1,419,044 overnights, a
sector that accounted for 14.7% of overnight stays in 2007.
According to economic surveys, the annual value-added
generated by tourism in the core Vienna area amounts to
more than 4 billion euros, which represents about 6% of
Vienna’s gross regional product, and more than 15% of
tourist value added for the whole of Austria.
JF: What is the big news for 2009?
Vienna: Events and commemorations will spotlight Austriaborn composer Franz Joseph Haydn in venues ranging from
the National Library, House of Music the Musikverein and
Lichtenstein Palace plus Vienna’s own Haydn House, which
reopened last year. The key to understanding Haydn’s new
relevance is that a lot of his work was inspired by folk music
from our neighbors such as Croatia, and this reflects Vienna’s emergence as as a melting pot of Central European creativity as there is an influx of neighbors and new arrivals
from former Eastern European nations who are injecting an
enormous new energy in the arts and in society in general.
Young artists, however, are very aware of working under the
shadow of the masters in Vienna and this can be intimidating to new musicians, but we have found ways to cherish
the old with modern variations.
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JF: Can you tell us about
Vienna’s green tendencies?
Vienna: Our air is cleaner
than ever, traffic is calmer,
we have an efficient public
transport system, our bike
lanes are being enlarged,
we have established bike
stations all over the city so
people can rent a bike for
as little as one Euro per
hour and drop them off at various stations and Vienna is on its
way to becoming an old/new green city…we have always preserved our heritage and our Imperial buildings so the same
sensibility is being applied to the entire city.
An odd but salient fact is that Vienna is home to 114 goats, fruit
and vegetable grown within the city limits is guaranteed not to
be genetically modified, and Vienna’s farmers produce 50,000
tons of vegetables per year and in theory, the city is able to supply its own demand for fresh vegetables and wine.
JF: How would this affect tourism per se?
Vienna: We are seeing a more reflective tourism and Vienna
is the perfect starting point for this trend. Our geopolitical
situation lends itself to capturing this market as the U.S. is
still in a healing mode post- 9/11; presumably, this recent
election will accelerate that trend while tourism lends itself
to that role as well: “Find yourself in Vienna.”
JF: Are there new attractions agents for younger clients ?
Vienna: Design Week was created for local tourism to provide
real experiences and not just an elite idea of visiting art in formal establishments but to create unusual marriages between
let’s say an exhibit of clothespins displayed in an artful format,
in an old-fashioned store that sells household goods thereby
combining form with function and breaking down barriers
between the world of art and our daily lives. The now classic
designs by Hoffmann and others are still being produced by traditional businesses, but are now joined by refreshing new ideas
from young artists.
Passion Paths are trails that locals can follow that mix old,
well established retail stores with the new creativity of
young people who might display their own avant-garde creations side by side with those clothespins in an old retail
shop run by a Viennese lady.
Conversely, Austria’s largest disco is at the Riesenradplatz
right in Vienna’s Prater. Every weekend the Prater Dome
opens for night owls on two levels with four dance floors;
12 theme bars with music ranging from technotrance,
R’n’B, and soul to the 70’s, 90’s, salsa and latino. A highlight
is the midnight opening: a spectacular laser show.
JF: Is Vienna growing in popularity among U.S. visitors?
Vienna: We had a record year in 2008 with a 5.8% increase
in overnights compared to 2007; the 6th record year in a
row. As the “world capital of music,” Vienna offers the
world-famous Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, three opera
houses, two imperial palaces, 50 theatres, a hundred museums, 7,500 restaurants and cafés, 20,000 shops, and 390
hotels and pensions with around 50,200 beds in the high
season, a formula to build on that popularity.
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odern life in the year 2009 has arrived swaddled in controversy over the perpetually
thorny issue of religion. This time is is ancient
Greek religion and the new discovery that
leads some scientists to believe that Zeus
was born in Arcadia as opposed to the island of Crete.
The new evidence has emerged from a small trench at the
southern peak of Mt. Lykaios, known as the ash altar of
Zeus Lykaios, according to Dr. David Gilman Romano, Senior
Research Scientist, Mediterranean Section, University of
Pennsylvania Museum. More than 50 Mycenaean drinking
vessels, or kylikes, were found at the bottom of the trench
along with fragments of human and animal figurines and a
miniature double-headed axe.
“This new evidence strongly suggests that there were
drinking (and perhaps feasting) parties taking place on the
top of the mountain in the Late Helladic period, around
3,300 or 3,400 years ago,” said Romano. For further information visit http://corinth.sas.upenn.edu/lykaion/lykaion.html
The new evidence confirms what we have always known
– the ancient Greeks knew how to live, how to party and
how to be taken very seriously. That being said, American
travelers might want to seriously consider going Greek in
2009. Look at the journey not as an expense but as an
investment in the ancient past. Below is a sample of packages from a handful of prominent Greek specialist operators
designed to whet the appetite -- something Zeus knew a
thing or two about -- they represent affordable and best values for 2009. Many include major components in one price:
trans-Atlantic airfare, fuel surcharges, taxes, service fees as
well as meals and cruises.
If clients need to be convinced that purchasing packages
is cost-effective and savvy, visit the U.S. Tour Operators
Association’s site for tips on what packages promise and
deliver, namely, lots of inclusions and well-negotiated prices
from specialist tour operators is the way to go.
Visit www.ustoa.com/advantagesoftours.cfm
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Capture the Moment
Modern Movers
Louis Cruise Lines kicked off 2009 by eliminating fuel surcharge supplements for all cruises departing from the Port
of Piraeus; its product line is sprinkled throughout most
Greece-bound packages as Louis partners with many of the
operators sited below. The company’s new 2009 Eastern
and Western Mediterranean cruises brochure features
cruise programs running from three to 16 days’ duration
operating from March 2009 through Jan., 2010. The 52page, full-color publication is chock-full of information about
cruising throughout the region. Louis has also enhanced its
DVD, which is a practical tool for agents and clients.
This month, three, four and seven-day cruises depart from
Pireaus a series of Eastern Mediterranean cruises aboard
the M/V Aquamarine; the season will conclude with a threeday cruise on Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Additionally, the M/V
Aegean Pearl is scheduled to sail on a series of special cruises, while the M/V Cristal will start operating seven-day
cruise itineraries April 10 - Oct. 23, 2009.
Western Mediterranean cruises sail from Genoa, Italy and
Nice, France starting with the M/V Orient Queen’s eight-day
Mediterranean and African Flavors program departing
Genoa April 4. The vessel will then operate the 10-day
Mediterranean Jewels program from April 19 through Oct.
28 and the seven-day Mediterranean Paths sails on May
24. The M/V Orient Queen will also operate two 12-day
Egypt and Ancient Mediterranean Civilizations programs
departing on Nov. 7 and 19 to finish the season.
For cruising in the warm waters of the Western Mediterranean, the cozy M/V Coral sails begin April 4 through Dec 4.
The Coral offers six-day Mediterranean Highlights, the
seven-day Spanish Odyssey, the eight-day Iberian Coasts
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SANTORINI ESCAPADE
From 1879 p.p.d.o.
$
Airfare, 2N Athens w/HD tour,
4D Cruise, 3N Santorini,
all transfers, all meals
on cruise, breakfast.
#1 HONEYMOON SPECIALISTS
MINOAN GEMS
10 DAYS
13 DAYS
From 2209 p.p.d.o.
$
Airfare, 2N Ath w/HD tour, 4D
Cruise w/all meals, 3N Crete, 3N
Sant, 3D Car rental Crete, Hydrofoil
Crete/Sant, all transfers, breakfast
ZORBA’S ENVY LAND OF GODS & SULTANS
13 DAYS
12 DAYS
From 2109 p.p.d.o.
From 2489 p.p.d.o.
$
Airfare, 2N Athens w/HD tour,
3N Mykonos, 3N Santorini,
4D Cruise, all transfers, all meals
on cruise, breakfast
$
Airfare, 2N IST, 2N Athens
HD SS: ATH FD SS IST-w/lunch.
6D Greece & Turkey Cruise
w/Meals. Transfers
HONEYMOON TREATS: 2 CAT UPGRADE ON LOUIS CRUISES AND PERKS AT HOTELS
RENEWAL OF WEDDING VOWS & WEDDINGS! GREEK ISLES AND LOUIS CRUISES
Rates include air fuel surcharge. Rates apply for specific departures. Port dues and air taxes are additional.
Add ons for USA cities available. Large selection of tours to Greece, Italy, France, Spain, Egypt, Turkey, Israel and Cyprus.
*Weddings in Santorini, Mykonos & Crete. Individual tours, F.I.T's, Groups & Customized Itineraries.
800-223-7880 • 718-721-3808 • Fax: 718-721-4019 • Email: info@cloudtours.com
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Athens
Mykonos
Santorini
Rhodes
Patmos
Knossos
Limassol
Haifa
Istanbul
Ephessos
Alexandria
Port Said
Barcelona
Tangier
Tunis
Gibraltar
Valletta
Casablanca
Marseilles
Rome
Revealing Destinations!
Cyprus
Israel
Egypt
2 to 16-Day Cruises
Coral
Orient Queen
The Aegean Pearl
For Louis Cruise Lines brochure and information send e-mail
For Louis Cruise Lines brochure and information send e-mail
request to: LCLUSA@louiscruises.com or visit www.louiscruises.com
request to: LCLUSA@louiscruises.com or visit www.louiscruises.com
Aquamarine
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with a New Year’s sailing dubbed for 10 days, the 14-day
Combination Cruise, and a 16-day cruise dedicated to the
Canary Islands with a holiday sailing in Dec. Call 877-5684787; E-mail LCLUSA@louiscruises.com; or visit
www.louiscruises.com
By Land and By Sea
Cloud Tours seems to re-invent the Greek experience
each season. Starting with a sail among the Greek Isles on
Louis Cruises and a three-night stay on the diamond of the
Aegean, Santorini, Cloud has created a tour for clients who
want to see as much of the Isles as possible but would also
like to enjoy the beautiful of the islands for a few days, 10day independent tour departs on Fridays and returns on Sunday.Rates start at $1,879 per person double with
international and Greek domestic airfare, but excluding port
dues and air taxes. Participants spend two nights in Athens
with a city tour, a four-day Greek Island and Cruise, three
nights in Santorini, daily breakfast, all meals on board the
cruise, hotel services fees and taxes, all transfers and the air
fuel surcharge. The four-day cruise visits the Greek ports of
Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Crete and Santorini and the
Turkish port of Kusadasi where one can visit Ephesus. Honeymoon Gift: A complimentary two-category upgrade on
Louis Cruises and honeymoon gifts at many properties
include wine, fruit, SPA treatments and dinners.
Cloud Tours consultants can adjust this itinerary to fit your
clients timetable without additional fees. Call 800-223-7880;
E-mail info@cloudtours.com; www.cloudtours.com
At Astoria, New York-based Crown Peters, Debbie Gregory, VP Product Development submitted two products both
of which are air-inclusive from New York’s JFK International
Airport, feature breakfast daily and in some cases, halfboard, hotel taxes and service charges as well as air fuel
surcharges. Accommodations are in four-star properties in
already upgraded rooms; and both are priced at $2,925 (plus
$110 airport tax plus $60 port tax).
Rooms are already upgraded for the 13-day Crown
Romance II A. Pricing covers deck passage to Mykonos, all
transfers, two nights at the Athens Hera Hotel in an Acropolis-view room, three nights in a seaview room on Mykonos
at the Petassos Beach Hotel, a two-night Greek Island
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cruise (Mykonos, Kusadasi, Patmos, Heraklion Santorini) in
an outside stateroom debarking for three nights on Santorini
staying in a junior suite at the Mill Houses.
Pricing for the 13-day Crown Vistas covers four nights’
stay in a superior first-class hotel in Athens with breakfast, a
City Tour, a four-day classical tour visiting Mycenae, the
Lions Gate and Beehive tomb, and the Epidaurus amphitheater. Further afield, participants travel to Olympia, site of the
first Olympic games, Delphi home of the oracle and tour the
excavation, museum and the monasteries at Meteora
perched high on the cliffs of the Eastern Pindus Mountains
in central Greece. Accommodations throughout are in fourstar properties on a half-board basis, a four-day cruise to the
Greek Islands (Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes, Heraklion (Crete),
Santorini) and Turkey (Kusadasi for a visit to Ephesus).
Call 888-817-333; www.crownpeters.com
Of its large portfolio, Tourlite’s Valerie Athans focused on
two deals both of which feature Louis Cruises Lines, and
one of which costs under $1,000 per person. Each are
priced on a land-only basis and with air; include transfers,
accommodations, breakfast daily, sightseeing, hotel taxes,
service charges and the services of Tourlite’s local hosts.
A seven-night program called Royal Aegean A includes
four nights in Athens, and three nights Greek Isles and
Turkey cruise is priced from $739 per person double for land
arrangements and $1,489 with airfare from New York.
Call 800-272-7600; E-mail: sunnysplendortours@tourlite.com; www.tourlite.com
Aegean Mediterranean Cruises & Tours’agent commissions start at 11%-13% and its “Best Value Fam” for agents
and companions is priced from $1,099 per person; add a
companion supplement of $99 and an Outside Cabin supplement starts from $95 per person. Prices quoted are air-inclusive departures from NY-JFK.
The company has coordinated with easyCruise, to provide
clients with packages that are cost effective, the ships are
smaller than the average size to sail to more taditional portsof-call in the Aegean. An air-inclusive seven-night package
departing from New York-JFK starts at $1,499 per person
double for three nights in Athens with a half-day city tour
and four nights on a Cycladic Island Cruise on a half-board
basis. Call 888-968-0335;www.aegeanmedtours.com
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From white-washed houses to clear blue waters, European Tours offers a wide array of packages to Greece and
the Greek Islands. Whether clients wish to take a cruise getaway, an island-hopping package or a land tour, European
Tours can customize the trip with land-only arrangements
starting at $684 per person double.
European Tours also offers a wide range of packages
throughout Europe that can be done independently or combined with your trip to Greece. Packages include visits to
Turkey, Italy, France, Great Britain, Spain, Germany and
Switzerland. Call 882-3983; www.europtours.com
One of the leading boutique properties in Santorini, Astra
Apartments is offering a package that allows travelers to
experience Greece like an insider during the country’s most
festive holiday. Astra’s General Manager George Karayiannis
will fashion individual itineraries for guests – from which village has the most exciting epithafios procession to where to
attend midnight services and which restaurant serves the
most delicious midnight feast – he knows all the best
places. On Easter Sunday, Astra’s guests are invited to a
multi-course feast of Greek specialties served around the
hotel’s infinity pool with the view for which Astra is famed.
For Greek Easter weekend, April 18-20, Astra’s “Magical
Easter” package starts at about $990 for two persons and
includes the traditional Easter lunch of spit-roasted lamb,
kokoretzi, red eggs and Greek salad, a daily breakfast of
homemade yoghurt, Greek honey, local cheese, ham and
fresh bread served on the guest’s private balcony, a bottle of
Santorini wine upon arrival, daily maid service and all taxes.
Call +30-2286-247-65; www.astra.gr
The 40-year old Homeric Tours has expanded its current
portfolio way beyond its Greek beginnings to now include
Cyprus, Italy, Egypt, Jordan, Morocco and Central and Eastern Europe. Packages range from independent land-only
arrangements to land/cruise deals, to Greek island stays,
country combinations and extensions available on all programs.
Two affordable packages from Homeric include The
Islands of Mamma Mia, a seven night package priced at
$975 per person for land arrangements only, that includes
three nights in Athens with breakfast daily and a city tour;
roundtrip airfare from Athens to Skiathos; four nights’ hotel
stay there, all transfers, hotel taxes and service charges.
Affordable Athens is an air-inclusive five-night program
departing from New York’s JFK, priced from $1,257 per person double. Participants stay in Athens with one-day cruises
to three islands – Hydra, Aegina and Poros. Call 800-2235570; www.homerictours.com
What Else is New in Ancient Greece?
Besides the latest discoveries relating to Zeus’ birthplace and
the proliferation of tavernas among ancient sites, Greece is wel-
The start of something beautiful.
GREEK ISLAND WEDDINGS AND HONEYMOONS
Destinations include: Santorini, Mykonos and Crete • Wedding coordination services by our qualified planners
Pre-arranged or customized packages • Assistance with essential paperwork, taxes and invoices
Features include: bride's bouquet and groom's boutonniere, flower decorations, bottle of champagne,
ceremony supervisor, two witnesses, photography and music
BASIC SERVICES FOR CIVIL CEREMONY: $1,285 • BASIC SERVICES FOR VOW RENEWAL: $880
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coming several new developments on land and by sea.
In these days of economic uncertainty, Sol Meliá is committed to invest its team, properties, and brands to ensure
the company’s competitiveness in an increasingly demanding market. As such, the company has been developing new
initiatives to raise the profile of its Gran Meliá banner that
will extend its Mediterranean offerings with the opening of
the Gran Meliá Crete in the summer of 2009. Considered
as the island destination of Europe, the Gran Meliá Crete
will be an exclusive property located in a secluded cove
developed by the Daios family of Greece.
The project, carried out in collaboration with Hellas Holidays Hotels S.A, will be located in the exclusive region of
Agios Nikolaos and will offer 250 junior suites and 50 villas,
all facing the ocean. Equipped with a full service marina, private beach as well as 150 private pools, the property has
been designed to satisfy the needs of individual travellers
who desire ultimate luxury in an intimate location. Visit
www.granmelia.com
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has announced a new property in Greece, the Fairmont Corfu Resort & Spa, slated to
open in 2012. The resort will join Fairmont properties in the
region including Fairmont Hotel Vier Jahreszeiten, Hamburg;
Fairmont St. Andrews, Scotland; Fairmont Monte Carlo; London’s Savoy, reopening next year following an extensive
restoration and the future Fairmont Kyiv, Ukraine.
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Zakynthos
The 240-room resort is located on the Greek island of
Corfu, on the eastern coast of the island, bordered by olive
groves, cypress-forested areas and sandy beaches with
views of the Ionian Sea and the surrounding mountains.
Call 800-441-1414; www.fairmont.com.
Elegant Cruise’s “Cultural Crossroads of the Ionian and
Adriatic Seas”departs June 7 from Piraeus/Athens to
Venice. A nearly identical reverse itinerary sails May 27 from
Venice to Piraeus/Athens. Cruise only rates for both departure dates begin at $4,795 per person, less the 10 percent
per person savings.
Group rates and full ship charters are also available. As
onboard all Elegant Cruises’ voyages, complimentary house
wine and beer are served with lunches and dinners. Call
800-683-6767; E-mail info@elegantcruises.com;
www.elegantcruises.com
For more information on Greece, contact the Greek
National Tourist Organization, 212-421-5777; E-mail
info@greektourism.com; www.greektourism.com
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see page 56-59 of the Listings Section
FIT's • Groups • Car Rentals • Honeymoons
Worldwide Hotel Accommodations • River Cruises
Greek and Mediterranean Cruises • Rail Tickets and Passes.
800-882-3983
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Baboo Posts Growth in 2008
While the rest of the world seems to be waiting for the
proverbial next shoe to drop, one pint-sized carrier with the
unlikelyname of Baboo [F7] is expanding its staff, its fleet,
its capacity and its profits.
“If the market so permits, a recession can generate some
fine opportunities. Our small size gives us maximumflexibility and enables us to be reactive in the market. That is what
will enable us to strive to achieve in 2009 the objectives that
we set ourselves at the beginning of this expansion phase,”
said CEO Jacques Bankir.
This year, Baboo is operating flights to 18 destinations
(excluding charter flights) from its Geneva hub: from which
it operates flights to Athens, Bordeaux, Bucharest, Florence, Geneva, Ibiza, Lugano, Naples, Nice, Rome, St.
Tropez, Toulouse, Valencia, Venice and Vienna.
Agents should contact the U.S. rep for further information
regarding ticketing, timetables and commission plans.
Baboo’s U.S. rep is Group Systems America. Call 201-5267719; E-mail baboo@groupsystemsamerica,com;
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Germany’s Palace Gardens
Reflect a Feminine Touch
By Phyllis Meras Cocroft
arden lovers visiting Germany will find that town
and country alike abound in exquisite historic gardens. Some are extensive and park-like; some
small and intimate.
Some of the most famous of these were designed by – or
for - women. Among these are the Electress Sophia of Hannover’s grand baroque garden of Herrenhausen; the intimate
gardens of Wilhelmina, the Margravine of Bayreuth, in the Wagner Festival city of Bayreuth, and the Nymphenburg Palace gardens of the Electress Henriette Adelaide in Munich.
It was Dutch-born Sophia, wife of the Elector of Hannover
who, with her husband, had the Great Garden created at their
Herrenhausen summer palace in the 17th century.
To assure that she would get the Dutch-style garden she
wanted, Sophia sent her French landscape architect to Holland
to study. When he returned, he created a garden that is often
called “an outdoor banqueting hall.” It was surrounded by a
moat and an avenue of trees. Inside it were smaller gardens,
each in a different shape.
Today, in summer, some 30,000 flowers bloom in neat patterns
around sandstone statues of gods and goddesses and members
of the royal family and annually, from June until the end of July,
during Herrenhausen Festival Weeks, plays are performed in the
outdoor theater. There are also nighttime illuminations of the garden and its water displays (most notably the Great Cascade of
1676 that bubbles over a bed of shells and stones and the Great
Fountain of 1721 that shoots water high into the air.)
Visitors to Hannover will find a wide choice of accommodations that pay agents at least a 10 percent commission unless
otherwise noted. The up-to-date Courtyard Hannover
Maschsee that is within walking distance of the heart of the
city, but also overlooks the waters of the man-made lake, the
Machsee. (www.marriott.de)
There is also the in-town historic 150-room Kastens Hotel
Luisenhof. Rebuilt after World War II, it has been in the Kastens
family since 1856. (www.kastens-luisenhof.de)
Opposite the Hauptbahnhof, the main railway station is the
four-star business hotel, Central Hotel Kaiserhof, at ErnstAugust-Platz 4 (www.centralhotel.de).
In Bayreuth, the first gardens that the Margravine designed
were at the Hermitage. Her husband’s great uncle had built a
palace retreat there in the shape of a Carthusian monastery in
1715. Keeping with the monastery theme, hermits’ cells were
built along winding paths as getaways for his guests, a grotto of
spouting statues, and a baroque garden designed still stand.
Wilhelmina transformed the patterned garden into a more tranquil landscaped park and, feeling that water was the soul of a garden, had a second grotto of fountains installed. She also had a ruin
of a Roman theater erected in which operatic performances are
still given. In the center of the city, Wilhelmina had a landscaped
park with a tree-shaded canal designed, while in the rocky, forested land outside Bayreuth near her husband’s family’s hunting
fortress she had her Sans Pareil Rock Garden. Just outside
Bayreuth, her daughter’s Fantaisie Palace is a garden with a “sen-
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Neues Schloss garden at the Ermitage in Bayreuth.
timental” landscape anchored by a Neptune fountain.
Overnight visitors to Bayreuth will find receptionists in 18th
century dress greeting guests who come to the 61-room, 288year-old four-star Goldener Anker. (www.anker-bayreuth.de).
Travel agents earn 10 percent except during Wagner Festival.
For those who prefer a country setting, there’s the 18th-century four-star Schlosshotel Thiergarten on the outskirts of the
city. It has its own sauna, solarium and fitness center and pays a
15 percent commission. (www.schlosshotel-thiergarten.de.)
Further south in Bavaria, Munich’s 500-acre Nymphenburg
Palace Gardens are, surely, that city’s most spectacular green
space. In 1663, to herald the birth of a son, the Bavarian Elector
Ferdinand Maria presented his wife, Henriette Adelaide of Savoy,
with the land for a summer palace.
Around it, she had Italian gardens created. In the 18th century,
however, they were redesigned in French baroque style with a
central canal that ends in a cascade. Along the canal three handsome pavilions were erected – the Pagodenburg, the Badenburg
and the rococco Amalienburg. The grandest is the Amalienburg,
designed as a hunting lodge by Francois de Cuvilles, a Belgianborn dwarf, once a court jester who became an architect.
In the early 19th century, most of the gardens were
redesigned in a more natural way with meadows and woodland
paths, lakes and islands, where swans and wildfowl swim and
nest. Some of the 18th-century baroque gardens, however,
have been kept immediately below the palace.
Just a 10-minute walk for those who prefer proximity to the
Nymphenburg grounds during their Munich stay is the cozy, 46room Hotel Nymphenburg. (www.hotel-nymphenburg.de)
For more information, contact the German National Tourist
Office, 800-637-1171; www.germany-extranet.com
For consolidator airfares and tour packages to
Germany see page 58 of the Listings Section
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Re-inventing the Heart of Europe
he Central Europe Experience is just one concept
meant to meld the icy walls of the Cold War into a
new region that combines Austria, the Czech
Republic, Germany, Hungary and Slovakia into an
identifiable new region. By crimping the edges of
what was once considered East and West, the group is creating
a new take on the old world. Add to this others on the edge of
this constellation, Croatia, Slovenia, countries that also add to
the burgeoning fixation on visiting the “next” destination.
(www.gotocentraleruope.com)
CROATIA: Although visitor arrivals to Croatia remain heavily
European, Americans comprise nearly one-third of the visitor
arrivals. Undoubtedly Dubrovnik ranks high especially for first
time visitors to Croatia, but Zagreb is gaining a reputation as one
of the Art Cities of Europe. Coastal resort, Opatija welcomed
several new four and five-star properties while Croatia at large
has recently welcomed Westin, Hilton, Ugo, Le Meridien, a
new property on the island of Rab as well as Adriatic Luxe
Hotels, villas and boutique properties and wellness centers, a
specialty Croatia has always been known for.
Croatia is also gaining visibility on the cruise front as Holland
America, Royal Caribbean, Radisson Seven Seas, Celebrity
and other cruise lines are dropping their anchors on the Dalmatian coast. For more information, contact Croatian National
Tourist Office, 800-829-4416 or visit www.croatia.hr
CZECH REPUBLIC: History and culture vulture clients need
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travel no further than the Czech
Republic, which counts an even
dozen UNESCO Sites. Contemporary art lovers may want to
know about DOX, a new Museum of Modern Art, Architecture and Design housed in a renovated factory complex in Prague. The DOX installs anywhere from
8 to 10 exhibitions annually with programs that examine themes
that link different art forms and contexts, question traditional
roles of the artist, the curator, and the viewer to boost their creative cooperation. Visit www.doxprague.cz
As of June, 2009 Delta will inaugurate its first daily nonstop
service from New York-JFK to Prague, Czech Republic. Visit
www.delta.com Additionally, traveling to Prague from Continental Europe will also be easier, more comfortable and affordable
with the new service available through the Eurail Global Pass
and the Eurail Select Pass, both of which are available through
The Eurail Group and Rail Europe. This year, the Eurail Global
Pass is valid in 21 countries. Visit www.EurailGroup.com or
www.raileurope.com
Prague welcomed two new five-star properties, both of which
are now opened for business: Rocco Forte’s The Augustine
was created from a complex of five historic buildings, the
largest and most important being the 13th century Augustinian
St Thomas’ Monastery, after which the hotel is named. Visit
www.roccofortehotels.com
The Kempinski Residence Prague opened in the historical
center of the city. Suites are available for short or long-term
stays, while still enjoying housekeeping services, 24-hour valet
parking and a shopping service to keep those fridges wellstocked. Visit www.kempinski.com
WORLDHOTELS announced the opening of a new affiliate
hotel, the 36-room Buddha-Bar Hotel in Prague. The five-star
WORLDHOTELS property is located close to the Old Town
Square and only 10 minutes from Charles Bridge.
For more information, contact Czech Tourism, 212-288-0830;
www.czechtourism.com; or for the latest deals, visit
www.traveldeals.czechtourism.com
HUNGARY: In a country where food is a major attraction, followed by spas, and culture, it is no wonder one of the hottest
new developments in Budapest focuses on both food and culture. Not long ago, Ivan Rona, CEO for Hungarian National
Tourist Office ticked off a few of the latest developments in
Budapest in particular. Among them is SYMBOL Budapest, the
first gastronomic complex with music located in the most exclusive part of Óbuda, about 900 feet from from Kolosy Square.
SYMBOL Budapest, boasts some 9,000 feet of space, was
established in an old house that is hundreds of years old.
Among its varied parts is a gallery and event hall that can be
used for conferences a 220-year old restaurant that specializes
in Hungarian cuisine and a two-story Music Club that plays
everything from funky to RnB and light music. The magical
transformation is complete with a removable roof above the
garden that can be peeled back. And, if it’s fine art and culture
clients crave, suggest a visit to the Symbol Art Gallery. Visit
www.symbolbudapest.hu
Budapest’s Corinthia Grand Hotel Royal was recently voted
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‘Best Luxury’ hotel in Budapest, Hungary, chosen among the
‘Best Service Europe Top 20’ and ‘Best Hotels in the Top 25
World Cities’ by the leading TripAdvisor®Travellers’ Choice. A
member of the newly repositioned upper luxury Corinthia Hotels
brand and of The Wyndham Grand Collection, the hotel was
painstakingly restored and is a faithful reconstruction of the 110year-old
Grand
Hotel
Royal.
Visit
www.wyndhamworldwide.com
For information, contact the Hungarian National Tourist
Office, 212-695-1221; or visit www.gotohungary.com
POLAND: Jan Rudomina, Director of the Polish National
Tourist Office in the U.S. reports Delta and Continental are considering providing nonstop service to Warsaw soon.This year a
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spotlight is on the Industrial Monuments Route of Upper Silesia,
which encompasses 31 locations associated with the traditions
of mining and metallurgy, electricity generation, railways, communications, production of water and food processing. The city
of Zabrze, in particular, is at the heart of this region, about 60
miles west of Krakow, considered to be the cradle of the Polish
and European coal mining industry. Its oldest coal mines
Krolowa Luiza and Guido dated back to 1791 and 1855, respectively, have been converted into live underground museums
with machines as old as almost 100 years still in operation.
For information, contact the Polish National Tourist Office,
201-420-9910;
E-mail
info.us@poland.travel;
www.poland.travel
ROMANIA: There is no reason not to go to Romania. With
enhanced air service and new rail links, Romania feels like it is
practically in the center of Europe.
The partnership between the Romanian Tourist Office and
Austrian Airlines will continue in 2009. Austrian Airlines, the
preferred airline for travel from North America to Romania offers
daily trans-Atlantic flights from New York, Washington and
Toronto to five Romanian cities: Bucharest, Cluj, Timisoara, Sibiu
and Iasi with a stop in Vienna.
Delta Airlines will resume its non-stop flights from New YorkJFK to Bucharest (OTP) in June 2009. European low-cost airlines
such as: EasyJet, Ryanair, Germanwings, Wizzair, Blue Air,
SkyEurope, MyAir, Cimber Air fly from European hubs while
Geneva-basd Baboo services Bucharest.
Rail Europe includes Romania in its two or three-Country
Passes. For example, the Austria - Hungary - Romania Pass or
Romania - Hungary Pass are available for 5, 6, 8 and 10 travel
days within a two-month period.
For those interested in vintage trains, the narrow-gauge steam
train “Mocanita” runs every day except Sundays from the small
town of Viseu de Sus (northwestern Romania) to settlements
higher up in the picturesque Iza Valley and the Dracula Express
that was introduced in 2008, is a national landmark train, dating
back to the 1800s when its cars were to be part of the famed Orient Express train traveling from Paris to Istanbul, via Bucharest.
Romania is turning up in a wider range of tour operator portfolios this year such as: Pure Adventures, Hidden Trails, Wilderness Travel and Tauck Tours, and have joined the group of
well-known Romania specialist such as Quest Tours, Five Star
Touring, Tradesco and Kutrubes Travel. Travel Bound has
recently included several Romanian hotels in its offer. Specialinterest tours such as wildlife watching in the Danube Delta,
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medieval art in Transylvania and wine tastings are also more
available this year.
For information, contact the Romanian Tourist Office, 212545-8484; E-mail Trade@RomaniaTourism.com;
www.RomaniaTourism.com
SLOVENIA: After last year’s successful presentation in cooperation with National Geographic Traveler, the Slovenian
Tourist Board will continue its promotional activities in the U.S.
through a series of workshops in May 2009.
In the meantime, Portorož welcomed the opening of Kempinski’s Palace Hotel, after several years of renovation. Visit
www.hotel-palace.si/en/
Slovenia is much more accessible than most travelers realize
and it can be an ideal starting point for visiting well-known
places in neighboring countries (Venice is just under two hours
drive from the border (93 miles) and Tuscany’s capital, Florence,
a half-day away (250 miles).
Further north are Austria’s cities such as Salzburg (186 miles
from the border) and Vienna (310 miles) both within easy reach.
A little further away, but worth the drive is Prague, in the Czech
Republic (400 miles). Slovenia’s carrier, Adria Airways, links the
capital city Ljubljana with more than 25 European cities and
offers excellent connections to Southeastern Europe. Visit
www.adria-airways.com
For information, contact the Slovenia Tourist Board, E-mail
info@slovenia.info; or visit www.slovenia.info
The Pearl of the Adriatic
Air Astana Focuses on Long-Term Plans
“Although the global air transport industry faced enormous
challenges in 2008, Air Astana [KC] still managed to
achieve growth in passenger traffic, fleet and route network.
In doing so, it remains firmly on track for its long term development objectives and remains the industry leader in the
CIS region,” said Peter Foster, President of Air Astana.
The flag carrier of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Air Astana’s
fleet grew to 21 aircraft during the year following the delivery of three additional Airbus A320 family aircraft. The airline
confirmed orders for six A320 family aircraft, with the fleet
on track to grow to 34 aircraft in 2014 and 63 by 2022.Other
recent developments included 100% implementation of
electronic ticketing and the opening of a new reservations
center in Astana. Air Astana is a full member of the IATA and
is the only airline in Kazakhstan with EASA Part 145 aircraft
maintenance certification.
Call Air Astana at 888-855-1557; E-mail
astana@groupsystemsamerica.com
A unique blend of European flavors,
a country of fascinating diversity,
rich in history and culture…
UNESCO
Europe as it used to be.
World Heritage Sites
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Tuscany: Earth, Water & Wine
By Maria Lisella
ellini came for them, as did Claudia Cardinale, old people
arrive to do the same and lately, Al Gore has been seen
in small towns like Certona. The first three arrived for the
waters — some to dip in, to sip and others to simply
inhale — Gore came to visit friends and dine well.
Tuscany has had a magical ring to it for the past 20 years in
mass tourism circles. Films, novels, villas, farms and refurbished
farms have sparked a universal romance.
Beyond the cache of vineyard estates opened to the public, is a
pocket of Tuscan hill towns that have remained rooted in their
historic crops of olives and grapes — Montepulciano, Trebbiano,
Sangiovese; their natural resources — thermal waters, and their
populace’s zest for consuming its local wildlife — wild boar and
quails and finally, for divining new recipes for stale bread —
pappa al pomodoro, a tomato soup with a base of old bread.
Peace-Loving Visionaries
At heart, Tuscany is a practical place and its populace love
their roots, unwilling to budge from this nearly perfect place on
earth. Similar to their ancient and mysterious ancestors, the Etruscans, Tuscans embrace the land they call home. To learn
about the Etruscans and their progress society that included
women as decision-makers and equal partners is to understand
a bit about today’s Tuscan temperment. A visit to southeastern
Tuscany can do the trick.
The small town of Chianciano with a population of about
7,000 (at high season this has been known to more than double) is home to one of the finest collections of Etruscan finds —
based on the many necropolis that have been excavated in the
Tuscan hills — the Civic Museum of Archaeology boasts a phalanx of 170 docents and local archeologists who guide, dig,
clean, label and pursue the mysteries of the Etruscans whose
society was effectively destroyed. They feared the Romans
who would clear all paths to conquest because although the
Etruscans may have created their wealth based on weapons,
there is scant evidence to suggest they were warriors.
Rich with Water
A mist rises each morning over the Tuscan hills steaming
with thermal springs, terraced with orderly vineyards and olive
groves and rife with necropoli and hundreds of small excavation
projects, still unearthing more about the mysterious Etruscans.
Spa treatments vary from sulphuric vapors that can be inhaled at
small stations for 10 minutes at a time before changing stations.
Hot mud packs revitalize the organs, refresh tired veins, perk up
sluggish circulation. The therapists assure visitors that they will
indeed return home with a new outlook and a lighter step.
European health insurance covers at least a few treatments a
year, hence they are familiar with the curative properties of the
waters. But with the bridge of tour operators such as Donna
Franca Tours who calls Tuscany home, American travelers can
find Benessere or the Well Being Centers that cater to them
with the newest lexicon of treatments.
The Terme section is considered among the finest health
resorts in Italy with its parks, numerous hotels and especially
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Pool at Terme Sensoriali di Chianciano
its therapeutic water that is reputed to cleanse the liver via an
increase in the production and excretion of liver bile. Among
the more notable spas are: Acqua Santa, Acqua Fucoli,
Acqua Sillene, Acqua Santissima (which also advertises itself
as a spa for those with respiratory problems), and Acqua Sant’Elena (also advertises itself as having calcic-alkaline bicarbonate in its water to treat kidney and urinary tract problems).
Agents who have not visited the area can rest assured, these
spas are not the celebrity variety where clients need to feel
self-conscious about the current state of their bodies or their
spa outfits. Everyone is given robes and slippers to shuffle
from station to station.
Practical Packaging
Donna Franca Franzaroli, the president and owner of
Boston-based Donna Franca Tours has devised a five-night
program that gives travelers a taste of a spa inside a hotel at
the Grand Hotel Admiral Palace, part of the Albanese hotel
group. There, the Four Roses Wellness & Beauty Spa has a
long menu of delicious treatments from mudpacks to soothing
massages on waterbeds, and the hotel has a fantastic kitchen
that prepares delicious delicacies without dogma. In other
words, because it is organic and healthy for you, does not
mean it is boring. Visit www.admiralpalace.it
Beyond the hotel are natural springs that dot the town. The
Terme di Montepulciano is in the heart of the region. Its
benessere or well-being center is one flight up from the areas
that cater to medical treatments.
The Terme Sensoriali di Chianciano, a thermal temple that
integrates modern architectural design, wellness expertise and
traditional natural and ayurvedic medicine in a single structure
surrounded by the green of the Parco Acqua Santa in Terme di
Chianciano. Its menu of water-related treatments are enhanced
by aromas, waterfalls, both hard and soft, mood rooms, and
walks on pebbles in cold and hot waters to refresh the legs. A
day’s worth of treatments cost under $50. Visit
www.termechianciano.it
Don’t forget that by day, the homegrown ultimate elixirs, Vino
Nobile di Montepulciano that can be sipped at Cantucci, a wine
estate or sample golden drops of organic virgin olive oil on
crusty Tuscan bread at harvestime.
Donna Franca’s five-night program costs $1,759 per person
double for five nights’ stay at the Admiral Palace Hotel in Chianciano, several treatments at the Four Roses Wellness & Beauty
Spa, as well as breakfast and dinner daily. Agents might inquire
about car rentals or the option to book half-day tours rather than
saddle clients with cars and directions. This is, after all, meant
to be a curative and relaxing adventure. Call 800-225-6290;
www.donnafranca.com
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GERMANY
Cycle through Germany’s most enchanting
areas from Wuerzburg to Fuessen using Nordique Tours’
new cyclists customized itinerary. Beginning with a five
day/four night package from May 15 through Oct. 15, 2009,
Nordique Tours will tailor the trip based on the cyclist’s
expertise and the mileage wanted to cover each day. The
basic package is priced at $557, per person, double occupancy or $892 for single. Additional days can be added to
the itinerary for $139 per day, double occupancy or $225 for
single. The package includes daily breakfast, a city sightseeing voucher for a guided walk or visit to a castle along the
route and luggage transportation from each hotel to the next
one on the itinerary. Bicycle rentals are available at $26 per
day, using all terrain bikes with seven gear transmission,
lights and carrier. Cyclists will experience three areas in Germany—Franconia, Swabia and Upper Bavaria. Call 800-9957997; www.nordiquetours.com
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CROATIA, SLOVENIA
Tradesco Tours is offering air services
throughout the Eastern and Central European region primarily on
CSA Czech Airlines, but also on other major carriers. Tradesco
now offers the boutique hotel category in Budapest, Vienna and
Prague. Among the newest tour products are “Dubrovnik
Deluxe” – a three-night package in Dubrovnik including deluxe
hotel, half day private city tour, airport – hotel, roundtrip private
transfer and eight guaranteed departures of the “Scenic Slovenia” escorted program for six nights starting at $1,840 per person double; “Scenic Croatia” is also a seven-night escorted
private tour that departs any day of the year. Tradesco’s“Travel
Agent Special” individual familiarization program is valid through
March 31, 2009 in Budapest, Vienna and Prague; the “Spa Package” is based at the Budapest Thermal Hotel Helia for $299
for five nights with spa treatments. Call 800-448-4321; E-mail
info@tradescotours.com; www.tradescotours.com
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Virgin Atlantic Airways has unveiled a 25th
birthday campaign to highlight why it's still red hot after 25
years of flying. Throughout the year, Virgin Atlantic will be
promoting red-hot fares to red-hot destinations, currently
starting as low as $189 each way, roundtrip from Virgin’s
U.S. Gateways. www.virginatlantic.com
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ITALY
Agents booking the seven-day Escorted
Tour Sicilian Carousel from Hello Italy Tours, by March 15,
2009 earn their clients a 10% discount off the land arrangements, which start from $1,498 per person double. Included
are breakfast and dinner daily, two lunches, transportation,
and services of an English-speaking tour escort.
Clients will discover the largest island in the Mediterranean and home to Mount Etna, Europe’s largest active volcano. Call 866-HI-ITALY; www.helloitalytours.com
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CZECH REPUBLIC
The andel’s hotel, a member of Summit
Hotels & Resorts, is named after the city district of the
same name, both of which mean Angel in Czech. Rates
start at about $145. Visit www.summithotels.com
WORLDHOTELS’ new affiliate hotel, the Buddha-Bar
Hotel opened recently in Prague with inaugural rates starting at $353 per night per room including breakfast; valid
through March 2009. Visit www.worldhotels.com
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SLOVENIA
Specialist operator, Insider’s Slovenia is
offering packages to Slovenia at net rates to agents including an eight-day “On a Trail of Habsburg Monarchy” tour
that starts in Venice continues to Slovenia for four nights,
visiting Opatija in Croatia and concluding in Vienna. Prices
begin $5,098 with four-star stays with 10 or more passengers travel together. Insider’s foucs on west Slovenia, visits
Bled, Bohinj, the Soca valley, winestasting in Brda region
(Slovenia’s Tuscany), an excursion to Venice and ends in
Ljubljana. Priced at $4,129 per person double with groups of
10 or more. E-mail miha.rott@insiders-slovenia.si;
www.insiders-slovenia.com
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AUSTRIA
This year, Smolka Tours is selling the fournight “Musical Taste of Vienna,” an independent tour that
highlights Vienna’s most appealing features. Priced at $880
per person double for land only, including four nights hotel
accommodation in a First Class property, sightseeing tours,
transfers, a ticket to an opera, operetta or symphony, and a
dinner and concert at Schoenbrunn Palace. Call 800-7220057; www.smolkatours.com
880
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Air/Land package, from Boston, New York, Newark. Palermo (2 nts.), Monreale, Segesta, Marsala, Agrigento (1 nt), Piazza Armerina, Syracuse (2 nts), Taormina (3 nts), Mt.
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Collette Gives Cash Back on Italy
AMTA and Orbis Expands Poland Programs
Selling La Dolce Vita can sweeten earnings for the agent
community. Collette Vacations now makes every Italy package more attractive to clients who want to experience the
“sweet life” with a great offer sure to increase sales. Now
through March 31, 2009, agent bookings made on any Collette Vacations escorted tour to Italy mean savings for their
clients ranging from $100 to $500 off per person dependent
upon the program booked for all Italy departures in 2009.
Agents will receive $25 cash back for each 2009 Italy booking
made fthrough April 30, 2009. Call 800-611-3361; visit
www.collettevacations.com/agents
Following its recent merger with Orbis Travel, American Travel
Abroad (AMTA) has prepared its most comprehensive travel planner ever. “As a result of our new relationship with Orbis,” according to Zbigniew B.
Wegiel, the agency’s chief
executive office, “we can
show clients more Poland
than ever before. The expanded travel planner, a
compendium of escorted
tours, inde-pendent travel,
hotel rates, health resort
treatments, religious pilgrimages, group itineraries
and car rentals, also includes
useful, detailed information on Poland’s leading tourist centers.
“Our roster of tours has something for everyone this year: from
the first-time traveler to Poland and visitors who are returning for
a second or third time,” said Wegiel, “to Polish-Americans, who
are coming to discover their heritage and legacy or to enjoy a stay
at one of our famous health spas.”
The brochure features a slue of popular, escorted tours, as short
as 8 days, introducing the traveler to a basic Poland itinerary, from
an affordable $1,844 per person double to a 15-day, in-depth
overview of the country, available from $3,302 per person double,
both prices are based on New York departures, Chicago departures are available.
All escorted tours, with guaranteed departures, include round
trip airfare on LOT Polish Airlines, airport/hotel transfers, 1st class
accommodations with private bath or shower, a designated meal
plan, comprehensive sightseeing by motor coach within Poland,
the services of an English-speaking guide, hotel charges and taxes.
Switzerland’s Newest World Heritage Sites
"Switzerland now has 10 UNESCO World Heritage sites and
Biospheres" World Heritage Committee of UNESCO added the
Albula and Bernina line of the Rhaetian Railway to its world heritage list. This makes the Rhaetian Railway, serving the Canton of
Graubunden in the southeast part of Switzerland, only the third
railway worldwide to be considered "universally outstanding" by
UNESCO. The two unique railway lines blend harmoniously into
the enchanting landscape with spectacular constructions such as
spiral tunnels and viaducts. On the Bernina line (built in 1903) the
railway crosses 52 bridges and 13 tunnels. The Albula line (built
in 1910) leads over as many as 144 bridges and through 42 tunnels. Visit www.myswitzerland.com
Flanders on the Move
The Tourist Office for Flanders, Belgium has re-located
their offices to the New York Times Building and has added
two new members to their staff: Dan Benjoseph has been
named Director of our Tourist Office in North America. Evelyne Mock has joined us in November as our Trade Manager.
Liliane Opsomer, Press and Public Relations Manager, and
Elke van Bree, Office Manager, complete our team of four.
The new address is The New York Times Building, 620 Eighth
Avenue, 44th Floor, New York, New York 10018; or visit
www.visitflanders.us
Wedgwood Turns 250 in 2009
A recent issue of Quest written and distributed by Paull Tickner, head of British Heritage Tours, now a division of Discover Travel and Tours focuses on the development in
Stoke-on-Trent of the new Wedgwood Museum, which will
house thousands of priceless rarities, charting the full history
of one of the world's best-known pottery manufacturers. The
new 30,000 square foot purpose-built museum at the company's headquarters in Barlaston, Stoke-on-Trent opened in
time for the 250th anniversary celebrations. The museum
houses about 6,000 Wedgwood pottery artifacts, 75,000 manuscripts and 680 pattern books – alongside the results of
10,000 trials conducted by a young Josiah to develop 'new'
ceramics, such as the now world-famous Jasperware. Wedgwood’s celebrations coincide with those of Charles Darwin,
who was Wedgwood’s grandson, and lived in nearby Shrewsbury. Call 800-964-2819; www.discovertravelandtours.com
or www.bhtours.co.uk
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Group Travel on the Rise
In addition to opportunities for independent travel by rail or rental
car, in answer to a growing interest, AMTA has increased its group
tour department. While the agency can develop per- sonalized programs in line with an organization’s goals, they have ready-made
tours available on a variety of themes: religious pilgrimages to both
Catholic and Jewish sites, nature tours, musical programs. The
agency’s group department also arranges congresses, symposia
meetings and other types of gathering for commerce and industry, institutions of higher learning and/or professional and amateur
organizations.
Popular since time immemorial with Europeans, as insurance
coverage recognizes the value of health resorts, American Travel
Abroad over the years continues to introduce more and more
Americans to the concept of spa treatments. Scattered throughout the country (ocean-front to mountain-high), these resorts treat
a variety of health issues. And with English more widely spoken
than ever throughout the country, AMTA offers more opportunities
than ever for car rentals. With a choice of five reputable companies, the agency can offer a variety of options (automatic or gearshift, sedans or vans) at competitive rates.
Call 800-228-0877 or 800-867-6526; E-mail: amtainfo@amta.com or info@orbistravel.com
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Where Will Ireland
Take You in 2009?
oe Byrne, Executive Vice President for Tourism Ireland launched the American marketing campaign to
kickstart Ireland vacation travel planning. While the bulk
of the effort is aimed at consumers, the goal is also to
drive business to agencies.
“This year along with our travel partners we face by far the
most difficult and challenging environment for our industry.
This recession has hit travel spending as well as other forms
of consumer spending, so we have made adjustments to address those concerns,” he said.
A key element of the effort will focus on “the great affordability of Irish vacations with excellent air fares, value-formoney packages and attractive on-the-ground offers that are
increasingly available this year,” he added. Trade activities will
be implemented with commercial partners, such as, but not
limited to, Aer Lingus. Recently Aer Lingus and United Airlines announced the two carriers would extend their relationship on selected long haul services between Europe and
North America.
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New Places to Visit, Stay in, Tour with
The year just ending has been one of the most successful to
date for the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), not only in
the quality and diversity of its programs, but also in terms of
visitor numbers for that exceeded 440,000, the second highest yearly total in the Museum’s history. There is a café and
gardens that can be toured on the site. A 10-minute drive from
Dublin’s city center, there is unlimited free parking; several
bus lines stop there; or take a 45-minute walk from town. Admission is free; IMMA is opened Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
except Wednesday when it opens at 10:30 a.m. Visit
www.modernart.ie
Set to open this month is the Fitzwilliam Hotel is located in
the heart of Belfast on Great Victoria Street, right beside the
historic Grand Opera House. Contemporary in design, the
hotel has 130 guestrooms including a 1,300 sq. ft., two-bedroom Penthouse suite that combines the latest technology
with designer textures and fabrics to create sumptuous surroundings. Meeting facilites are also on site. Visit
www.fitzwilliamhotelbelfast.com
No. 1 Pery Square, a boutique hotel located close to the
heart of Limerick city and a member of the Private Ireland Hospitality Collection has opened its doors to guests, with a townhouse of 20 individually designed guestrooms, th e Brasserie
One restaurant, a wine room. A stay with dinner costs about
$140 per person midweek, or $150 per person on weekends
through Sept., 2009. Call +061 402402 or visit
www.oneperysquare.com
The g hotel has just been named as one of the top three
hotels in the world on Condé Nast Traveller magazine’s Gold
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List 2009 for ambience and design, with the luxurious fivestar hotel scoring 96.01 on a scale of 100. Packages start from
$250 per person double. Visit www.theghotel.ie.
The 120-room Lough Erne Golf Resort was recently
awarded AA’s five-star international status making it the first
resort in Northern Ireland to win this accolade. Situated in
County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, it is set on a 600-acre
private peninsula nestled between Lower Lough Erne and
Castle Hume Lough.
This summer, Lough Erne Golf Resort will have the use of
two 18-hole championship golf courses with the opening of its
Faldo Championship course; five minutes from Enniskillen (St.
Angelo) private airport; and accessible from Belfast International, Belfast City and City of Derry airports. Visit
www.loughernegolfresort.com
Ireland Eco Tours, the first bio fueled coach company on
the island of Ireland has launched a number of tours for those
planning to visit Ireland in 2009 and beyond. Tours are run
using a bio fuel bus. Each tour includes the local history, ecology, culture and traditions, and encourages visitors to be a little more conscious of the environment. The maximum
number on any tour is 16, which means that in comparison to
larger tours, visitors get a more bespoke and personal experience. Call + 028 686 59 171; E-mail: info@irelandecotours.com; www.irelandecotours.com
Classic Ireland Fam
Travel Solutions Ireland is currently organizing its first familiarization trip to Ireland from Monday April 27 to Sunday
May 3, 2009. American travel professionals and their spouses
or traveling companions are invited to discover the true concept of a chauffeured tour from Travel Solutions Ireland.
The itinerary will cover both Dublin and Belfast, visit natural
sites such as the Ring of Kerry and the Wicklow Mountains,
historical sites such as St. Patrick Cathedral, Bunratty Castle,
and Blarney Castle, birthplace of the Titanic and view Irish
crafts at the Waterford Crystal Factory. Priced at $559 per person for land only, the fam includes five nights’ stay in four-star
properties, entrances at selected sightseeing sites and a selection of meals. Eligibility is open to any travel agent with an
interest for Ireland tours. Call Nicola Hegarty, 800-242-3610;
E-mail info@travelsolutionsireland.com; www.travelsolutionsireland.com
For more information on Ireland, contact Tourism Ireland,
800-223-6470;
E-mail
info.us@tourismireland.com;
www.tourismireland.com
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Rising Tide For River Cruises
Savings Abound
“There is no better way for clients to discover the splendors of Europe than on a river cruise,” says Alan Fox, chairman & CEO of Vacations to Go, a tour operator that
specializes in cruise and land packages. “We can negotiate
reasonable group rates on everything from cabins on river
ships to hotels and pass these savings on to the consumer.”
Echoing Fox’s positive outlook is Terry Dale, president and
CEO of Cruise Line International Association (CLIA). “In
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While the vast majority of cruises are aboard ocean-going
vessels that sail to more than 2,000 ports on seven continents, river cruises are primarily concentrated in Europe
where they travel on waterways from the Seine to the
Danube, Rhine, Rhone, Elbe, Po and Moselle. These cruises
currently rank among the hottest sellers on the market and
are attracting growing numbers of Americans.
According to a report by the European Cruise Council
(ECC) at the ECC conference in Brussels, the number of
passengers departing from European ports rose 20 percent
last year, and current predictions indicate that 3.6 million will
depart on cruise holidays in Europe by 2010. Although
Americans have long dominated the market and make up
approximately 80% of annual cruise passengers, the number of European cruisers tripled over a 10 year period from
one million in 1996 to 3.4 million in 2006.
Among the main selling points of river ships is that many
of Europe’s most renowned cities are built on the banks of
rivers including Paris, Amsterdam, Vienna, Budapest and
Prague. The ships dock in the city center with easy access
to historic sites and cultural attractions. While in port, clients
have the option of touring on their own or joining organized
shore excursions led by knowledgeable English-speaking
guides. Another selling point is the onboard atmosphere
which is far more relaxed and easy going that what one
encounters on the gigantic mega-ships. Since the maximum
capacity of river boats is 100-200, a sense of camaraderie
quickly develops between passengers who get to know
each other and share their daily experiences.
Barging along the
Loire River, France
these cost-conscious times river cruises offer exceptional
value as the price is substantially lower than a land-based
vacation due to a cruise’s all-inclusive pricing that covers
accommodations, meals, onboard entertainment, and shore
excursions,” Dale says.
Vacation.com, the leading travel services marketing
organization in North America, reported that 42 percent of
its members reported a rise in revenue for the first half of
2008 while 34 percent said sales were about the same as
in 2007 and 24 percent reported a downturn. “While no
industry is recession proof, the cruise industry has demonstrated its resiliency since the 1980s, and we expect the
upward trend to continue, says Steve Tracas, president and
CEO of Vacation.com.
“We are especially encouraged by the fact that river cruising is currently one of the fastest growing segments of the
market.”
Leading river cruise lines such as Amadeus Waterways,
Uniworld and Viking registered strong sales last year. “The
decline of the dollar has strengthened the all-inclusive cruise
product, and most of our European cruises this past summer were full,” says Ana Figueroa, Director of Business
Development for Amadeus.
Meanwhile Cruise Holidays, a travel agency franchise
that specializes in river cruises reported an uptick in sales
while at Uniworld, an operator of nine top-of-the line river
ships, business was up 30 percent over 2007.
”Over the past four years, Uniworld has made a huge
investment in upgrading our ships and building a top notch
European operations infrastructure that oversees all details
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of our product. The benefits of our investment have already
shown up in the growth of the number of repeat passengers
and word of mouth referrals,” says Guy Young, president of
Uniworld. All nine ships in its fleet have lounges with full
service bars, libraries, boutique shops, beauty salons and 24
hour coffee bars. Uniworld’s most popular itineraries include
“Castles Along the Rhine”, “Danube Discovery,” “Tulips &
Windmills” and “Eastern Europe Explorer.”
Elegant’s Small Ships Head for Red Sea
Elegant Cruise's Red Sea Cruise travels through Egypt
and Jordan is being offered for the first time this winter has
proven so successful, the company will be repeating the
program again and will operate sails beginning in December,
2009 through March, 2010 provides an intriguing mixture of
the cultural and natural wonders of Egypt and Jordan.
“This unique program has been well accepted in both
British and American markets and we have decided to
replace M/S Monet with our larger vessel m/s Andrea for
the next 2009/2010 winter season,” said Tatjana Stanovic,
Executive Vice President of the company. The 12-day
“Monasteries of the Lonely Desert” cruise and land package includes two nights in Cairo before embarking the ship
for the cruise of the Red Sea. The ship then proceeds to the
Gulf of Suez and the Gulf of Aqaba. The seven- night cruise
begins at Ein el Sokhna and calls at Sharm el Sheik, the two
gateways to the monasteries that include St. Anthony's and
St. Paul's, both of which have been classified as UNESCO
World Heritage Sites.
Additionally, the cruise stops at the Monastery of the
Seven Nuns and world-famous St. Catherine's, which has
long been a major pilgrimage site. St. Anthony and St. Paul’s
are located deep in the desert between the Nile and the Red
Sea while St. Catherine and the monastery of the Seven
Nuns are located at the desert oasis of Waldi Feiran on the
Egyptian Sinai coast.
From the Jordanian port of Aqaba passengers visit the
ancient city of Petra on a full-day excursion; the next day
participants visit Wadi Rum, a Bedouin Village where the
British officer known as Lawrence of Arabia based his operations during the Arab Revolt in the early 20th century. The
cruise ends in the port of Safaga where clients continue on
to Luxor for two days and visit the great temples at Luxor,
and the ancient city of Thebes another UNESCO World Heritage site. A reverse itinerary starts with Luxor and disembarking in the port of Ein el Sokhna and has a two-day stay
in Cairo on the end. Call 800-683-6767; E-mail
info@elegantcruises.com; www.elegantcruises.com
Barging’s High Tide
Considered an industry pacesetter, Go Barging was the
first company to put a barge on the Upper Nivernais Canal in
Burgundy, and in the “real” Loire Valley; is the only company with barges in Scotland and in the Venetian lagoon; and
was the first to offer an Avignon-to-Amsterdam six-week
trans-Europe cruise. Founded over 35 years ago, Go Barging
monasteries
of the lonely desert
plus:
WINTER 2009-2010
Go Barging
A truly unique experience.
Cairo, Petra
Cairo,
Petra
and Luxor
Luxor
and
December Through March
12 Day Cruise-Tours
Including a week long Red Sea exploration
aboard the 104-passenger expedition vessel M/S ANDREA!
Your clients will explore the remote Christian Monasteries of the
Egyptian Desert: St. Catherine’s, St. Paul’s and St. Anthony’s. Visit
the Land of Pharaohs of Luxor and discover the Rose-Red City of
Petra in Jordan, all in the company of distinguished scholars. They
will enjoy comfort and convenience as well as great food and
service while aboard the M/S ANDREA, plus deluxe hotel accommodations in Cairo and Luxor offered during the months when an
escape to warm and sunny weather is most welcome.
Luxury, all-inclusive cruises on fully-crewed hotel barges cruising the
beautiful waterways of France, Italy, England, Scotland, Ireland and Holland.
Accommodation in luxury suites with first-class service, gourmet cuisine,
fine wines and chauffeured daily excursions.
For more information, or to request a brochure visit:
www.gobarging.com
Tel: +44 (0) 1784 482439
Toll Free from USA: 1 800 394 8630
Email: sales@gobarging.com
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Rates start at just $3,350 (Cruise only) OR
$4,950 (complete Cruise-Land Tour)
800-683-6767
24 Vanderventer Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050
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designs, builds, owns and operates a fleet of luxury barges.
As a subsidiary of European Waterways, it is the largest allinclusive hotel barging company in Europe, offering sevenday cruises in seven countries (France, Scotland, England,
Ireland, Holland, Italy, Belgium and Germany). Among the
most popular itineraries is a six-day cruise in Southern Burgundy aboard the luxury 12-passenger L’Impressioniste.
”You haven’t seen Europe until you do it from the deck of
a barge,” says Go Barging’s managing director Derek Banks.
“The price includes all meals plus wines with lunch and dinner, an open bar, daily shore excursions and ground transfers to and from convenient pick-up locations.”
Their barges accommodate between four to 12 passengers and are ideal for people looking for either an individual
cruise with other like-minded people, or for those wanting a
whole barge charter for a family or group of friends. Barge
cruises offer air-conditioned, ensuite cabins, gourmet meals,
fine wines, an open bar and all guided excursions. All vessels are fully crewed with a Captain, gourmet chef, hostess
and a tour guide who takes passengers on excursions to
places of historical and cultural interest. Go Barging also
offers tandem cruises for larger parties and a wide selection
of themed cruises, such as wine appreciation, golf and honeymoon charters on three barges. Call 800-394-8630; Email sales@gobarging.com; www.gobarging.com
France Cruises, an industry leader in hotel barges and lux-
ury canal cruises, has is now accepting bookings for its 2009
schedule of canal and river cruises. Among the hotel packages is a wide selection of luxury hotel and lodging options:
from Parisian boutique hotels, to chateaux in the Loire Valley, manoirs in Normandy or the authentic country inns in
Provence. Among the land tours are private chauffeur-driven
tours, culinary classes, wine tasting tours, chateau visits,
hot air balloon rides and more. Other components can be
added to enhance vacations such as full concierge services
to arrange train tickets, private airport transfers, city tours,
restaurant reservations, nightlife entertainment reservations
to name a few.
Call 866-498-3920; E-mail: info@francecruises.com;
www.francecruises.com
Win-Win for All
Value World Tours, one of North America's leading river
cruise operators, is introducing the “10 + 10 + 10” promotion for travel agents valid for all 2009 cruise program bookings. Clients can take a 10% discount off published fares.
Travel agents receive 10% commission. Plus, when agents
organize a small group they get one free berth for every 10
paying passengers. Travel agents may use this “one free”
either to personally escort the group or receive as extra
commission when the 11th person is booked.
This promotion is valid on any cruise program departing
between March 1 and June 30, 2009. Offer is valid on new
bookings only and must be paid in full by March 31, 2009.
All fuel surcharges have been removed on all 2009 river
cruises.
Value World Tours' river cruise destinations include the
Eastern Danube, Russia, Ukraine, Adriatic coast, India,
Egypt, China, Thailand, and Vietnam/Cambodia. Every program offers daily sightseeing led by knowledgable English
speaking guides with an emphasis on the culture of the
country visited. The company's motto has always been:
“The Best Value That Money Can Buy”!
Call 800-795-1633 ; www.valuecruises.net
Amazing Alaska with Majestic America
Clients seeking to explore one of America’s most incredible wilderness destinations may be in the market for an
Alaska cruise aboard Majestic America Cruise Line’s
Empress of the North. The number one river and coastal
cruising company in America is offering cruises throughout
the summer aboard the 224 passenger Empress.
With just 112 staterooms and suites, it offers an intimate,
small ship experience providing unique access to the waterways of Alaska’s fabled inside passage for up close explorations of spectacular glaciers, dense forests, plummeting
waterfalls, abundant wildlife and the rich culture of America’s last frontier. The ship was built expressly for cruising
through narrow passages with a shallow draft that allows
exploration of secluded bays and remote forests.
The Empress is one of six ships that make up the Majestic
America fleet that cruises the great rivers and waterways of
the U.S. from Alaska and the Pacific Northwest to the Mississippi that passes through America’s heartland.
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HAL’s Prinsendam, a New Classic
While it is the smallest (38,000 tons) and oldest (built in
1988) of the 15 ships in the Holland America Line (HAL)
fleet, the Prinsendam features the same “Signature of
Excellence” amenities available on all Holland America vessels including more luxurious accommodations, enhanced
dining experiences and additional creative activities. Further, there are currently some terrific discounts available on
select cruises throughout the year, and for the best deal it’s
advisable for agents to advise clients to book sooner rather
than later.
Carrying a maximum of 973 guests, it is a long-time
favorite of clients who prefer longer cruises (14 to 73 days),
less-touristy ports of call, value for dollar and an “adultsonly” ambience (few families sail on the Prinsendam). The
ship’s low key, non- glitzy interior is reminiscent of the classic design of cruise liners that prevailed prior to the construction of the mammoth 2,000-3,500 passenger
mega-ships that now dominate the market. Fewer guests
mean less crowding when departing the ship on shore
excursions as well as minimal congestion at the entrance to
restaurants, theaters and other public spaces, in short, it is a
pretty ideal number of passengers to be sharing this space.
INTRIGUING ITINERARIES
Savvy agents are aware that one of the best selling points
for the Prinsendam are its itineraries that span the globe
from the Mediterranean to the Baltic to Asia, Australia/New
Zealand and the South Pacific. Late last year I was a guest
on a fully booked two week cruise from Rome to Athens
highlighted by visits to several intriguing Black Sea ports
including Trabzon, Turkey; Sarande, Albania; Sevastapol,
Ukraine; Nessebur, Bulgaria and Sochi, Russia ( former
home of Stalin and site of Putin’s summer house). I was
especially attracted to this particular cruise since I had never
sailed on the Prinsendam or visited any of the Black Sea
ports.
THE MAGIC (AND THE) FLUTE
Besides its itineraries, another key selling point is the Prinsendam’s eclectic entertainment lineup featuring several
individual performers with unusual talents I had never
encountered on a cruise. The two “best of the best” were
Devlin the Magician and flute player Martine Clemen.
Known as the “Matador of Magic,” Devlin wowed the audience in the Queen’s Lounge with an assortment of innovative tricks and disappearing acts intermingled with a lively
repartee of jokes and self-deprecating humor.
Another crowd pleaser was masterful flautist Martine
Clemen whose repertoire ranges from folk and popular
tunes to jazz and classical compositions. Like Devlin she
spends around six months a year on cruise ships, and during
her sea travels has amassed a collection of 85 flutes
acquired from ports around the world.
The ship’s public spaces include a fitness area equipped
with a full complement of exercise equipment while the
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Greenhouse Spa provides maximum relaxation and rejuvenation with its menu of pampering treatments. Many activities on the daily agenda are available on most ships such as
trivia contests, art auctions, dance lessons and jackpot
bingo. A guest lecturer(s) accompanies every cruise and
speaks on topics related to the history and culture of the
ports on the itinerary.
FOOD FOCUS
The Culinary Arts Center, another popular onboard venue,
tantalizes foodies with daily cooking classes and food-related demonstrations and discussions led by the ship’s master
chefs. The Prinsendam is equipped with a state-of-the-art
kitchen to better showcase global cuisine. The culinary curriculum on my cruise also included a hands-on gourmet
cooking class and a memorable (and delicious) morning
class observing the pastry chef concocting his acclaimed
chocolate volcano cake. There is a Culinary Arts Center on
every HAL ship, which, in addition to focusing on food
preparation, offers wine and whiskey tastings and mixology
classes.
HAL has long been known for quality wining and dining,
and the Prinsendam is no exception. Five-course feasts are
served nightly at the La Fontaine Restaurant which is divided between guests who prefer to dine at either first (5:45
p.m.) or second (8:00 p.m.) seating at reserved tables or opt
for HAL’s flexible “As You Wish” dining concept featuring
open-seating at any time between and 5:15 and 9 p.m.
Those seeking an alternative dining experience should
reserve space in advance for the Pinnacle Grill that specializes in Pacific Northwest cuisine. Guests select from a
menu featuring premium beef cuts (check out the terrific
assortment of steaks), crab cakes, wild mushroom ravioli
and salmon prepared in a separate kitchen. Plentiful breakfast and luncheon buffets are served at the open seating
Lido restaurant with both inside and outside tables. The Lido
also functions as a casual dinner venue with buffet meals
available from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
SWEET SUITES
Of all stateroom categories, the Prinsendam’s suites tend
to sell out first due to their extra amenities including separate living and sleeping quarters, two bathrooms (one with
large tub and sink, the other with toilet and sink) and spacious verandahs.
The cruise fare range for a Rome to Athens, 14-day cruise
aboard the Prinsendam is $2,100 (Inside) to $5,899 (Suite).
www.hollandamerica.com.
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Jordan’s New Sporting Life
he thousand-year iconic red stone of the ancient
Nabatean city of Petra, dominates most people’s
images of Jordan. While Jordan is a well-traveled
bridge between sea and desert, east and west,
Petra’s natural beauty and its role as an emerging
destination is coming to the fore.
Officially known as the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,
its a mesmerizing geography — from the Jordan Valley, fertile, to the remote desert canyons, immense and still, to the
desert castles and haunting wilderness of Wadi Rum – are
images that stay with visitors. For soft adventure there are
equestrian pursuits, four-wheel drive safaris, rock climbing
and hiking. For taking it easy, nothing on earth compares to
the Red Sea and its spa facilities. The new stream of luxury
hotels emerging in Amman, Petra, Aqaba and the Dead Sea
area continue to add quality to their spa products that are
now multi-tasking as new meeting and incentive venues.
Sporting Venue
This month, Jordan will be hosting the world’s biggest
winter outdoor athletics event on March 28th 2009 — the
37th IAAF World Cross Country Championships, the sixth
major global sporting event to be held in Jordan over the last
three years. Nearly 1,000 athletes and officials from 70
countries will compete for nearly $300,000 of prize money
with world record-breakers, Olympic medalists and top-class
juniors all heading to Amman. The event is the latest in a
burgeoning portfolio of world-class events that Jordan has
hosted, and which the championship patron, HRH Prince
Feisal Al Hussein, expects will further position the Kingdom
as a leading sporting, leisure and business destination. Last
year, it hosted the FIA World Rally Championship.
“We are delighted that the IAAF has selected us to host
this prestigious event and, just like previous international
federations have found out, we will not let the athletics
world down,” said HRH Prince Feisal, President of the Jordan Olympic Committee.
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55,000 tourists visited the site in September alone, compared to 35,550 during the same month in 2007.
Since being named as one of the New Seven Wonders of
the World, tourist traffic went up 157% in the first nine
months of 2008 for a total of 545,500 tourists who visited
the ancient rose city compared to 347,400 visitors during
the same period in 2007.
Details of Getting There
Royal Jordanian (RJ) is the first Middle Eastern airline to
offer OnAir mobile and Internet services providing inflight
Internet and mobile phone services, e-mail, SMS and voice
calls. RJ’s oneworld membership links it to American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia,
Japan Airlines, LAN and Qantas. RJ operates nonstop
flights JFK New York four times weekly; thrice weekly out of
Chicago O’Hare; and from Detroit via Montreal, twice weekly. Visit www.rja.com.jo Recently Delta added a nonstop
flight from JFK to Alia Amman. Visit www.delta.com
North Americans with valid passports may obtain visas at
the Jordan Embassy in Washington DC; at any of the Consular Offices in the U.S.; at Queen Alia International Airport;
or at border crossings; visas remain valid for two weeks.
To contact the Jordan Embassy, call 202-966-2861;
www.jordanembassyus.org For more information, contact
the Jordan Tourism Board, www.na.visitjordan.com
New Discoveries
Alongside Jordan’s emergence as a new destination for
modern travelers, are its ancient roots that never disappoint.
Recently, archeologists discovered what could have been
King Solomon’s Mines. According to legend, the mines held
treasures of gold and diamonds, but archaeologists say the
real mines may have supplied the ancient king with copper.
Hotspot for 2009
Petra (above) ranked as one of the top three emerging
world hotspots for travel in 2009 in TripAdvisor’s TravelCast. Often considered as a barometer of what’s hot in travel destinations, TravelCast has developed a proprietary
methodology based on complex formulas and criteria. Petra
shared the top three spots with Budoni in Sardinia, Italy (featured in last month’s JF), and Agia Galini in Crete, Greece.
Popular among foreign travelers, Petra has been attracting
between 2,500 and 3,000 visitors every day. More than
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MOROCCO
At Foreign Independent Tours (FIT), beach
vacations take guests from the center of the cities to
Morocco’s shorelines. The selection offers two beach vacations, and a soft adventure 4 x 4 tour of the Sahara, one of
which features five-star luxury hotels and one of Africa’s
largest casinos.
All packages include roundtrip airfare from New York on
Royal Air Maroc and roundtrip transfers. The eight-day program -- “Where the Ocean Meets the Sea” -- features the
Movenpick in Tangier, as well as a casino experience and
the beach. Valid through Oct '09 prices start from $1,599
per person double. A special family deal covers children
under 12 who share their parents’ room stay free of charge.
Accommodations include breakfast daily.
Call 800-248-3487; www.fittours.com
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Abenteuer Afrika Safari, Namibia’s preeminent tour operator, announces a four-day, three-night Flying
Safari along Africa’s legendary Skeleton Coast with stays at
comfortable, fully-equipped camps. Named for the numerous hulks of ships smashed by the tumultuous, fog-beset
Atlantic, and strewn with the bleached bones of whale and
seal, the Skeleton Coast is a visual believe-it-or-not.
Depart at Eros Airport in Windhoek, heading to the coast
via Conception Bay, and take in aerial views of gargantuan
red sand dunes, the remote and narrow Kuiseb Canyon and
the remains of the Eduard Bohlen, the famous ship wrecked
in 1909. Priced at $5,495 per person double it includes
accommodations as indicated, meals and drinks (except premium brands), game drives and activities. Groups of four are
entitled to a discount.
E-mail
plaprelle@abenteuerafrika.com;
www.abenteuerafrika.com
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Norman Carr Safaris is offering a sleep-out
safari under the stars of the South Luangwa that recreates
how Norman Carr himself first experienced the African
wilderness back in the 1930’s. Carr, MBE, pioneered the
walking photographic safari and the concept of eco-tourism.
An ardent conservationist, he was instrumental in setting up
National Parks in Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe.
Participants travel to Luwi dry river bed where, with just a
bedroll and a mosquito net, guests will sleep under a glittering, star-flooded sky. Leading the expedition will be noted
guide Abraham Banda and veteran scout John Saili, who
together boast more than 60 years’ experience in the bush.
The tour begins on foot from a remote bush camp. Along
the way a camping site is selected, a camp fire made, and a
game ranger’s dinner prepared with guests helping to cook.
After dinner, adventure stories are told around the fire until
it’s time to bed down under the African sky; a guide and
scout keep watch until morning. Cost of the trip is $200 per
person for a maximum of four guests for one night.
E-mail nick@normancarrsafaris.com
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Sunny Land Tours’ new 15-day Ancient Civilization visits
all the amhjor archaelogical sites in Jordan and Syria. The
tour is air-inclusive out of New York’s JFK, and fully escorted
with guaranteed weekly Saturday departures starting from
$4,000 per person double in deluxe hotels and internal airfares. Highlights include Pella in the Jordan Valley, on the
way from Amman to Petra a visit will be made to the
ancient Mosaic City of Madaba. A flight to Damascus, considered one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in the
world, takes participants to Syria to see Palmyra, the Temples of Bel, the Theatre and funerary Towers and more.
Call 800-783-7839; www.JordanHotDeal.com
Goway Reports Great Demand for Jordan
The tourism industry in Jordan recorded a 27% increase
in 2008 as compared to the previous year. "This reflects the
trend that we are seeing at AFRICAExperts" said Christy
Fraser, Product Manager.
“There is increased demand for the Middle East and to
this end we've expanded our Jordan and Israel programs. In
addition to the tried and trusted programs that we currently
offer, we can tailor make any itinerary to suit the clients
interests,” she added.
Goway's most popular itinerary to the region is a combination tour of Egypt and Jordan, the 15-day 'Pyramids to
Petra' tour, which starts in Cairo, ends in Amman and
includes Cairo sightseeing, a Nile Cruise, Sinai, Red Sea,
Petra and Amman all starting from $2,758 per person double. A popular add-on is the fouor-day Jordan package,
priced from $867 per person double. This includes highlights
such as the capital Amman, the magnificent Nabataean city
of Petra and the spectacular Greco-Roman ruins of Jerash.
Call 800-387-8850; www.goway.com
TAL and EL AL’s Summer Savings
TAL Tours and El AL Israel Airlines have teamed up to
offer two early bird summer deals. From New York, prices
start at $1,099 per person double and from Los Angeles
prices start at $1,399 per person double. Call TAL 516-8250966; E-mail info@taltours.com; www.taltours.co
SAA’s $599 INDABA Fare
South African Airways (SAA) is offering a special fare of
$599 roundtrip for travel from New York-JFK or Washington,
D.C., to Durban, South Africa, for industry delegates attending Indaba, Africa’s premier travel and trade exhibition. Indaba will take place May 9th-12th at the Albert Luthuli
International Convention Center in Durban.
A special fare of $6,175 round trip is available for delegates wishing to experience SAA’s award-winning premium
business class. Add-on fares start at $40 one-way are also
available to destinations throughout SAA’s route network in
Southern Africa. To book flights to Indaba at industry fares,
call 866-359-7227; www.flysaa.com
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AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST
Dubai’s Shifting Reality
By Joan Scobey
ust when you think Dubai can’t get any more spectacular, this wildly inventive, can-do city on the Persian
Gulf, the commercial heart of the United Arab Emirates,
unveils another reason that makes it a top contender for
go-to destination in the Middle East.
Dubai, one of the seven United Arab Emirates, discovered oil in
1966, and quickly understood the resource was finite. Thanks to
the vision and imagination of its Ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin
Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai is investing in real estate and tourism,
turning swaths of desert into a magic kingdom. Think Disneyland
without Mickey. Las Vegas without neon or slots. Better yet, Arabian Nights without Scheherazade.
Whatever you call it, it’s an evolving boom town that really
works for its 1 1⁄2-million residents, a mix of 70-plus nationalities—a whopping 80 percent are ex pats, and only 20 percent
are Emirati—and they get along admirably.
Dubai is best known for its audacious real estate projects. Palm
Jumeirah, familiarly called Palm One, is a recently completed offshore community of man-made islands in the shape of a palm
tree whose condos were sold out within three days of its
announcement. Dubai has already launched Palm Two, the similar
but larger Palm Jebel Ali, where water homes on stilts spell out a
poem by His Highness, Sheikh Mohammed. Construction proceeds on The World, where 300 islands dredged from the sea 2
1⁄2 miles off shore form a global map visible from the sky, all for
sale. Real estate rumors are Dubai’s cocktail sport: David Beckham’s house is on Palm One, at the tip of the third frond on the
left. Rod Stewart bought Scotland—no, Britain for $33 million.
Note to the six million annual visitors: Don’t bother taking snapshots of Dubai’s wonders today; everything will be bigger, higher,
more sensational tomorrow. “Ski Dubai” in the gigantic Mall of
the Emirates, with its indoor Alpine valley and five ski runs will
soon be eclipsed by a revolving ski slope, snowy mountain range,
and polar bears in the Dubailand Sunny Mountain Ski Dome.
Burj Dubai, nearing completion as the tallest building in the
world, doesn’t say just how high that is; for years it kept its construction options open to add a few feet in case another tower,
somewhere, was about to top it. The thicket of construction
cranes operating 24/7, and the maps of Dubai, where dozens of
sites are marked “u/c” (under construction) are clues to the everexpanding city.
Upcoming projects include Hydropolis, a luxe underwater
hotel from the Germans, and Falconcity of Wonders, a residential
and recreational complex to honor mankind’s great accomplishments with a Dubai Eiffel Tower, Dubai Grand Pyramid, Dubai
Tower of Pisa, Dubai Taj Mahal, even a Dubai Central Park Towers. The fun of Dubai is that you never know what’s talk and
what’s really true; it all could be.
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Must-Do Attractions
A dhow dinner cruise along The Creek, an inlet from the
Persian Gulf, where Dubai, once a small village and center
of the spice trade and pearl diving industry, grew into a
world-class metropolis.
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leries recreate traditional Arab houses, mosques, a souk, date
farms, desert and marine life, and how pearl divers lived. Hundreds of artifacts, including pottery, weapons and coins, recall
Dubai’s history dating back to the third millennium B.C.
The Sheikh Mohammed Centre for Cultural Understanding
(SMCCU) in the Bastakia Quarter of Dubai, organizes tours to
Jumeirah Mosque, the only Mosque in the UAE open to nonMuslims, and walking tours of the historic Bastakia Quarter,
where the city is restoring some of the narrow lanes, wind towers, and old buildings that house restaurants, shops, and galleries.
Shopping is a blood sport in Dubai, and bargaining is the traditional way to play it. Savvy visitors frequent the old souks, where
individual tradesmen sell spices, textiles, antiques, housewares,
and especially jewelry. In the gold souk all that glitters is usually
22 karat gold; prices are based on weight and the going value of
gold, plus something for workmanship. Shopkeepers price their
wares expecting you to offer substantially less.
Vast malls carry all kinds of merchandise. The Dubai Mall just
opened with the world’s largest number of retailers (already
600 and going for 1200), including Bloomingdale’s, an Olympicsized ice rink, and a gold souk with 220 outlets that architecturally replicates an outdoor souk.
Accommodations
The choice of hotel rooms for tourists and business travellers includes all the major franchise chains, many with Arabian fantasy flourishes.
The “seven-star” sail-shaped Burj Al Arab, arguably the
world’s best known hotel, has 202 all-duplex suites with butlers, electronic wizardry including personal laptops, and a
wow factor from underwater gourmet restaurant to rooftop
helipad. Call 877-854-8051; www.burj-al-arab.com.
On over 100 beachfront acres, the “Arab village” of Madinat Jumeirah preserves traditions and architecture: Wind
towers, abras (traditional water taxis) that ply over two miles
of canals, linking 45 restaurants, 17 pools, and a 75-shop
souk. The grandest of several hotels is the sumptuous Al
Qasr, with Swarovski chandeliers and palm tree-shaped
columns with silver fronds; most charming is Dar Al Masyaf,
villas in the style of a sheikh’s summer house. Call 877-8548051, www.madinatjumeirah.com.
Atlantis The Palm, just opened on the farthest point of
Palm Jumeirah (Palm One) with 2,000 rooms overlooking
the Arabian Gulf or the Palm itself and many of the same
lavish features as its Bahamas sibling.
Call 888-877-7525 for travel trade; E-mail dxb-leisuresales@atlantisthepalm.com; www.atlantisthepalm.com.
For consolidator airfares and tour packages to Dubai
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CARIBBEAN & BERMUDA
ater babies, land lovers and adventure
seekers will each find Antigua and Barbuda
offer a variety of activities and excursions
to meet their expectations for the perfect
vacation. Seeking a respite from the hectic
pace back home? The sister islands’ uncrowded beaches,
uncongested roadways and rolling hillsides set the stage,
while visits to museums and historic sites, or indulging in
spa services adds a touch of relaxing and restorative interest. For those who are invigorated by non-stop activity, day
sails, hikes, off-road adventuring and eco-tours are just a
few of the “must try” offerings to stimulate and refresh.
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Water Excursions
Antigua is almost completely surrounded by well-preserved coral reefs and walls, making their southern and
western coasts ideal for deep sea diving and snorkeling.
Whether you’re a novice or seasoned diver, there is much to
discover under the warm waters of Antigua and Barbuda,
home to a multitude of colorful marine life, including reef
fish, sea turtles and sharks.
Chartering a private yacht, either with crew, or bare-boat,
is a first-class way to sail the Leeward Islands for a week;
while a full or half-day pleasure cruise provides a chance to
discover deserted beaches, go shell collecting, snorkeling or
relaxing on deck with a gourmet lunch and a glass of wine.
Charter operators can arrange champagne sunset cruises,
weddings, romantic getaways or provide sailing lessons.
For those seeking something a bit more strenuous and
fasted-paced, the excitement of a deep sea fishing charter
offers opportunities to reel in such trophy fish as marlin,
tuna, king fish, dolphin, wahoo, shark and barracuda. Others
may prefer to enjoy the water with a windsurf. Also, not to
be missed is enchanting Stingray City — a calm, crystalclear reef where visitors swim alongside the rays.
Land Lovers
Traversing 108 square miles of Antigua is remarkably easy
when enjoying the sporting life. Two golf courses, Cedar Valley
Golf Club and Jolly Harbour Golf Club, offer 18 holes with glorious views. The K-Club on Barbuda also has its own nine-hole
course. The best hiking on Antigua is a well-tended footpath traveling up the hill from English Harbour to Shirley Heights, beginning at the Galleon Beach Hotel. With a summit of nearly 500
feet, this hike rewards visitors with a panoramic view.
Those looking to get off the beaten path can rent a four-wheel
drive vehicle and explore the many untouched areas of Antigua.
Explore the back roads and search for the celebrity home of Eric
Clapton and bump along Fig Tree Drive through the lush tropical
rainforest and along hills dotted with old sugar mills. Horseback
riding or mountain biking along the beaches or a shady nature
trail are yet two other transportation modes visitors can choose
for touring remote and secluded spots on the island. A packed
lunch, refreshing beverages, swimsuit and towel are all one
needs to take along to enjoy the many secluded beaches and
picnic spots.
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Daytrips in Antigua
Ecotours on the Rise
A catamaran day trip is one of the most comfortable and inclusive ways to get off island and swim, shell and snorkel. Cruise
along the glistening water while enjoying an open bar all day,
excellent Caribbean buffet lunch and lively music. There are several knowledgeable, reliable and reasonably priced excursion
operators from which to choose.
The adventure seeker’s excursion of choice is definitely the
eco-tour aboard a high-powered inflatable boat. On this unique
trip, visitors observe Frigate birds, brown pelicans, egrets,
herons, Hawksbill sea turtles, stingrays, sunfish and more while
skimming over the turquoise waters at varying speeds.
Another exciting eco-tour is the new Antigua Rainforest
Canopy Tour, which takes visitors through the treetops via a
series of zip lines and suspension bridges. The tour culminates
with an optional 60-foot controlled parachute descent.
Guests can also choose to catch a bird’s eye view of the island
from a helicopter. The topography of Antigua is certainly impressive from this vantage point.
With many excursions to choose from, day trips are meant to
show off the unspoiled beauty that Antigua boasts. Customize a
tour or join a pre-planned trip. For more information, see or ask
for a copy of the Day Trip Operator list.
For information, contact the Antigua and Barbuda Department of Tourism and Trade in New York, 646-215-6035; E-mail
info@antigua-barbuda.org; or in Florida, 305-381-6762; E-mail
cganuear@bellsouth.net; or, visit www.antigua-barbuda.org
Unabashed Luxury
At Lighthouse Bay Resort, an exclusive private island
resort in Barbuda, Eastern Caribbean, just a 15-minute flight
from Antigua, you and 17 of your closest friends and family
members can be hosted and pampered on your own island
for just $18,000 a day U.S. (plus tax and service). Rate
includes nine luxury rooms and suites with private balcony,
daily breakfast, lunch and dinner; house wine and beer, nonalcoholic beverages, and the pink sands of Palm Beach.
The Resort is situated on a strip of land 1.5 miles from
mainland Barbuda, sister island to Antigua. Private boats
take guests over the lagoon from mainland Barbuda in just
10 minutes. Lighthouse Bay Resort features highly-personalized service from a staff of 25, resident gourmet chef and
masseuse, 24-hour concierge and a rooftop restaurant with
360-degree views.
All guest rooms and suites include leather and mahogany
furnishings, flat screen TV, iPod compatible surround-sound
stereo, wireless internet and original watercolor paintings
from local artist Stephen Murphy.
Call 888-836-5427; www.lighthousebayresort.com
For consolidator airfares and tour packages to Antigua
see page 53 of the Listings Section
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Sun, Sand & Sailing in Aruba
Story and Photo by Ben G. Frank
“Get your head beneath the sea,”an Aruba travel expert
told me as our Holland America Line cruise ship, m/s Zuiderdam, pulled into the Aruba Port Authority Cruise Terminal in
the capital, Oranjestad.
I say “pulled into” instead of “docked,” because on this
small island it is not hard to fantasize that one’s ship actually
can bring you smack on the doorstep of L. G. Smith Boulevard, a broad street replete with Royal Plaza and Renaissance malls as well as stores displaying Bulgari and Jaeger
Le Coultrie watches.
Yes, a five-minute walk from the two, three, sometimes
five cruise ships in port on the same day, puts you in reach
of such shops as Little Switzerland, Judith Ripka, and Gandalman’s Jewelry, all attracting walkers along this street of
gems, handicrafts, t-shirts, postcards as well as restaurants--Mr. Conga serving up Caribbean/creole cuisine while
downs the road a bit is Pizza Hut.
But one doesn’t come to Aruba for shopping, although it’s
there for the choosing, as are some first class gourmet
restaurants, such as Chez Mathilde, Le Dome, Marandi, and
Madame Jeanette’s.
If ever there was an island, for sun, sand and sailing, it’s
this small Caribbean isle only 19 miles from Venezuela.
Indeed, one cruises or flies to Aruba for underwater sports,
windsurfing, kayaking, kite surfing, tubing, parasailing, water
skiing, sailing snorkeling, scuba, swimming and fishing.
After a day on the beach, one retires to his/her first- class
hotel which usually are known for their fine cuisine and
after dinner, a trip to the casino. By the way, where did
Caribbean stud poker start? In Aruba -- not surprising, since
the island is known as the tropical version of “Vegas.”
Far From the Maddening Winds
Aruba boasts that it lies outside the hurricane belt and its
average temperature is 82ºF (28ºC), with cooling trade
winds. Although it can get quite humid, tourists usually
don’t care as long as they are cooling off in clear waters
alongside sparkling beaches.
Water, water, everywhere can certainly be a motto here.
No wonder the newest tourist attraction to open is the $14
million water park, Morgan’s Island, the biggest in the
Caribbean and Latin America, a 28,000 sq. foot water park
features exciting rides including the Dragon Revenge, a dual
slide, and the Buccaneer Tower, a tube tower with slides for
two and four rides. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 pm.
(www.arubamorgansisland.com) .
Indeed, nearly a half dozen boat companies compete for
sunset cruises and dinner cruises off an island which is
famous for being family and kid-friendly.
Palm Beach is a mecca four tourists as its seven glorious
miles of beach umbrellas and deck chairs affront famous
hotels like Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino, Hyatt
Regency Aruba Beach Resort & Casino, Radisson Aruba
Resort & Casino, Westin Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino.
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Bucuti Beach Resort has again been lauded by TripAdvisor users as a top resort for romance in the 2009 Travelers’
Choice awards. Bucuti was the only resort in Aruba to be
recognized in the romance category. Visit www.bucuti.com.
Weddings and Jewish Heritage
Intriguing to travel agents should be the rise in destination
weddings on Aruba’s beaches. It is common to see newlyweds standing taking their nuptial vows barefoot on a sunset beach lapped by cool waves from a turquoise sea.
Not too many visitors know of the small Jewish congregation in this wonderful mosaic of Aruba whose motto imprinted on its license plate is “one happy island.”
About 100 Aruban Jews, plus 150-170 overseas persons,
are members of Beth Israel Synagogue, Adriaan Lacie
Boulevard, No. 2, in Oranjestad, where services are held
every Friday night at 7:30 pm. Rabbi Dr. Mario Gurevich,
M.D. told me he also has officiated at a number of weddings and Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, for members and visitors.
For those who want to explore the island, it won’t take
long to ramble about Aruba, only 19.6 miles long, six miles
wide, with a population of 110,000.
Take a bus tour called,“town and country.” The tour brings
one to the breathtaking limestone “Natural Bridge”on the
north side of the island, where over thousands of years, a
rugged surf once had sculpted a 100-foot bridge, standing
23 feet above the waters. Fortunately, no one was hurt
when the bridge collapsed in 2005. Still, tourists flock here
to see the “daughter,” which remains nearby.
Visit the factory, Aruba Aloe, Pitastrasst 115, Oranjestad,
where you can take a guided tour through the island’s oldest
industry and see the production process first hand from
Aloe leaf to finished lotions. www.arubaaloe.com
A great family activity is a ride aboard the Atlantic Submarine, a real submarine that takes travelers on an excursion
to see the coral reefs below the waves of Aruba which is a
part of the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
Seventy-five percent of Aruba's visitors come from the
U.S. and the island is the envy of other Caribbean isles for
its repeat visitor rate; boasting the most returning visitors
(40 per cent) than any other in the region. And what do they
come back for? You guessed it: beaches, beaches and beaches, not to mention all those friends you have yet to meet.
For more information about Aruba, call 800-TO-ARUBA;
www.ARUBA.com
For consolidator airfares and tour packages to Aruba
see page 53 of the Listings Section
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PUERTO RICO
In 2009, Holiday Inn San Juan will honor 2008
rates, bolstering their value by welcoming up to two children
though age 16 in the room at no additional cost (up from 12
years old). The “No Excuses” package includes accommodations; 15% discount off food and beverage at the hotel’s
three signature restaurants: Eighty20 Bistro, Coladas and
J.H. Yees; two 12” freshly-baked pizzas; $10.00 casino
match-play coupon for nearby casino; and a complimentary
welcome cocktail per adult. The package starts at $79 per
night per person, based on double occupancy, plus government tax and resort fee, with a minimum stay of two nights,
and is valid through the Summer 2009. Call 787-253-9000;
www.hisanjuan.com.
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BARBADOS
A Mango Bay all-inclusive vacation features
hotel accommodations, all meals, afternoon tea, all local and
brand name drinks including wine with dinner, watersports
(waterskiing, hobiecat sailing, kayaking and snorkeling) and
nightly entertainment. In addition, spa services, golf and
weddings are available for a pampered vacation experience.
Nightly rates through April 1, 2009 start at $510 in Standard
accommodations, $545 in a Standard One-Bedroom Apartment, $582 in Superior accommodations, $650 in a Deluxe
room, $690 in an Oceanfront room, and $2,250 for a Penthouse Suite. All rates are per room, per night based on twin
share. E-mail reservations@mangobaybarbados.com;
www.mangobaybarbados.com
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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
Victoria Golf & Beach Resort located on the
Dominican Republic’s North Coast is inviting travelers wanting to kick the winter blues to its elegant sanctuary with
rates starting at $130 per room, per night from April 9-April
30; from $200 per room per night through April 8. The stylish Victoria Golf & Beach Resort has given a new image to
the traditional all-inclusive by providing its warm-weatherloving guests with chic décor and vibe, newly renovated
accommodations, gourmet dining, golf and on-site spa services at low all-inclusive prices. With 190 newly renovated
accommodations, guests can upgrade to the all-inclusive
meal plan for $25 per person, per night. Call 809-320-1200;
www.vhhr.com.
130
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NEVIS
For couples who want to feel the romantic
flush of romance all year, enter Montpelier’s “Passion and
Love” package that includes accommodations for two in
one of the property’s well-appointed guestrooms for five
nights, an indulgent couple’s massage, a complimentary bottle of champagne and basket of fruit in room upon arrival,
one dinner for two at the intimate Mill restaurant set in the
property’s authentic sugar mill and two dinners for two at
the acclaimed Terrace restaurant. Prices begin at $2,803
through April 14, 2009; $2,413 from April 15 to May 31;
from Nov. 1 to Dec. 15, 2009; and $2,023 June -Oct. 31.
Call 869-469-3462; www.montpeliernevis.com
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ARUBA
The Escape! Family Package, from The Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino is a great option for families who want to be close to Aruba's family-friendly
attractions - but also want access to the pool and the beach.
The package includes accommodations in an Island Suite or
Ocean Suite for the number of nights selected; complimentary use of non-motorized water sports on Renaissance
Island, the resort's private island exclusively for guests;
breakfast for two daily with children aged 12 and under for
free. Rates for the Escape! Prices start from $546 for Island
Suite accommodations from for stays through April 16,
2009; and from $363 for Island Suite accommodations for
stays from April 17 - December 21, 2009. Call +297-5836000; www.renaissancearuba.com
With the completion of a $50 million dollar renovation, the
Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino has created The
Tradewinds Indulgence Package is available for stays January 4 - December 18, 2009. Rates start at $494 per room,
per night, with a minimum four night stay. Call 800-2289290, use booking code P51; www.arubamarriott.com
The All-Inclusive Honeymoon Packages offered by the Divi
& Tamarijin Aruba are available year round, and start from
$446 at the Tamarijin Aruba and from $476 at the Divi Aruba.
Call 800-554-2008 or visit www.diviaruba.com and
www.tamarijnaruba.com.
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IN THE NEWS
Warm Coats, Warm Hearts in Bahamas
The Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort, Nassau, The
Bahamas, is encouraging its guests to support the “Warm
Coats Warm Hearts” drive by offering a free night on their
next visit to the resort when they leave behind their winter
coat. Upon check-in, guests will have the option to leave
their winter coat with one of the resort’s guest service
agents. Guests will also have the opportunity to share any
special stories about their winter coat on camera – maybe it
was the coat they were wearing when they met the love of
their life, or perhaps it was a gift from someone dear –
which will be shared with the One Warm Coat organization.
All guests who leave behind their winter coat will automatically receive a voucher good for one free night on their next
visit to the resort (limit of two vouchers per room). The drive
will run through March 19, 2009, which marks the last day
of winter. The coats will then be shipped to One Warm
Coat, which provides warm coats to people in need, free of
charge, so that they can live productive lives year round.
In other news, the 694-room Sheraton Nassau Beach
Resort’s Golf in the Bahamas package, which offers: starting
rates at $269 per room, per night (based on single/double
occupancy) and represent a 30% savings off of the regular
room and golf rate; complimentary round of golf per day at
the nearby Cable Beach Golf Club, includes all cart fees
costs; valid through December 15, 2009. Call 877-7820149; www.Sheraton.com/Nassau
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ASIA & THE SOUTH PACIFIC
Deeply Discounted Five-Star New Zealand
By Lea Lane
or mountain-high pleasures and fjord deep discounts, JAXFAX suggests green, gorgeous New
Zealand, where seasons are upside down and the
American dollar is strong — offering extraordinary
value at five-star levels.
NEW ZEALAND NTO
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The North Island
Auckland: The city of Auckland boasts distinctive neighborhoods, nearby vineyards, breweries, farms and orchards,
and bayside pleasures such as sailing and strolling make for
a great starting point.
An uber-hip small hotel in suburban Auckland Mollies sets
the stage for candlelight and arias at dinner. Priced from
$323 to $516, closed July; visit www.mollies.co.nz
Kerikeri: Kiwis commute easily by air. A short flight up to
Kerikeri took us to a subtropical region of ancient kauri trees,
gold, black and white beaches along jagged coasts, and tranquil off-shore islands: you can dive, surf, sail, fish or swim
with dolphins. There’s a concentration here of Maori historical sites. We took a scenic flight aboard Salt Air
(www.saltair.co.nz) over the Bay of Islands, and a drive to
the lighthouse at Cape Reinga, the northern tip of New
Zealand where the Pacific meets the Tasmin sea. Sand
dunes were fun to toboggan down to the edge of a quicksand river. New Zealanders especially enjoy risk-taking activities like bungee jumping and skydiving.
Kauri Cliffs has 11 luxury cottages with fireplaces on the
edge of native forest and offshore islands. The 17-room luxury lodge offers high-end dining, a spa, and a golf course on
the Pacific. Priced from $307 to $572, closed June; visit
www.kauricliffs.com
Set in the heart of the North Island is Lake Taupo, New
Zealand’s largest created by a volcanic eruption that even
affected China. Hiking, watersports and outdoor activities at
nearby hot springs are among nearby pleasures.
Huka Lodge is on park-like grounds, with 20 huge suites
along a rushing river, surrounded by mature trees. One of
New Zealand’s most exclusive dining and lodging experiences. Priced from $386-$1,348; visit www.hukalodge.com
Wellington: In this compact, hilly –and windy —cosmopolitan city, Te Papa museum highlights three centuries of
Maori arts, culture, and natural history, and markets and ethnic restaurants abound.
The Karori Wildlife Sanctuary (www.sanctuary.org.nz) brought
some of New Zealand’s rarest birds and reptiles back from the
brink. An historic upper dam is set among over 20 miles of bushwalks, minutes from downtown Wellington.
Ohtel is a modern, artsy downtown boutique hotel, twoperson baths, and small balconies overlooking the harbor.
Priced from $135 to $211; visit www.ohtel.com
Wine Country
A short drive or helicopter ride away is New Zealand’s tranquil
wine country. The quirky Martinborough was the site of New
Zealand’s first sheep station. Irish immigrant John Martin, who
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laid the streets in the shape of a Union Jack flag, named them
after places he had visited on his world travels.
Although we visited the Escarpment winery, there are
dozens of others from which to choose throughout this
rolling, green area, producing mainly pinot noir and the
world’s finest sauvignon blanc. Eateries offer regional wine,
lamb and fresh produce. (www.escarpment.co.nz)
Wharekauhau, on a 5,000-acre working sheep station, is
an Edwardian-style country mansion overlooking 16 miles of
coast, black volcanic sand beaches, green pastures, deer
forests and cloud-capped peaks. Tightly manicured gardens,
artworks and superb craftsmanship add to the bucolic elegance. Priced from $323 to $2,447; visit
www.wharekauhau.co.nz
The southern-most point of the island, from Lake Onoke to
Cape Palliser, is rugged coastline, with wild surf, the Putangirua
Pinnacles, rustic Ngawi fishing village and a candy- striped lighthouse perched above the North Island’s largest seal colony.
The South Island
Queensland: New Zealand’s sparsely populated southern
island is all about the beauty. Filled with protected lands,
fields of yellow gorse and lupines, and widely-spaced sheep
farms, its gem city is Queensland set at the foot of the
Remarkables Mountain range.
Blanket Bay, a lakeside property with stunning mountain
views, is a combo of sophisticated alpine lodge and New
Zealand high-farm, outside Queensland. In-room stone fireplaces, world class dining, and a spa complement fishing,
hiking, riding and water sports. Priced from $504 to $1,487;
visit www.blanketbay.co.nz
Milford and Doubtful Sounds: From Queensland, you can drive
or fly to Milford Sound or Doubtful Sounds, in a mountainous
World Heritage zone of 14 fiords in Fiordland National Park. Amid
breathtaking landscape we saw fur seals and bottle-nose dolphins
amid rare penguins. Waterfalls abound, especially in rain (about
half the time). Visit www.realjourneys.co.nz/main/doubtful
Sample of Tour Saving Deals to New Zealand
Australian Pacific Touring is offering savings on all their
Premier and Superior locally-escorted tours for bookings
received by March 15, 2009; valid March and Oct., 2009.
There are tours from 8 to 21 days and savings up to
$2,770 per couple. All vacations offer ‘Freedom of Choice Touring’ and ‘Dine Around Dinners’ in select locations so you can taiWWW.JAXFAX.COM
lor clients’ touring experiences to best suit their taste. Among
the choices are the 21-day New Zealand - Premier Escorted
Vacations (NAA21) that travels roundtrip from Auckland to Auckland - Save up to $2,770 per couple; and the 13-day New
Zealand - Superior Escorted Vacations (NCA13) travels from
Auckland to Christchurch - Save up to $1,470 per couple. Call
800-290-8687; www.aptouring.com and ask for Free Meal
deal at time of booking.
Goway’s Great NZ Offers: In conjunction with any of their
independent, self-drive or even an extension to an escorted
vacation, Goway is offering some great hotel deals in New
Zealand. Stay/Pay specials such as Stay 3 nights, Pay only 2 are
available at a number of quality properties together with deals
offering complimentary meals, room upgrades or perhaps a bottle of wine upon arrival and free parking are just some of specials available.
Also available for New Zealand bound travelers is Goway’s
Free Meal Deals for a selection of Motorcoach tours that are
booked by 15 March 2009 for travel May through October
2009. Call 888-469-2944; www.goway.com
Aspire Downunder: “New Zealand Discovery focuses on
Maori arts, crafts and culture at Te Puia in Rotorua, followed by
highlights of the South Island and the West Coast. Packages
start at $4,400 per person including airfare from Los Angeles,
and include: 17-day escorted small group tours with selected
activities, and all transportation. Call 877-727-7473;
www.aspiredownunder.com
Active Downunder’s “Classic New Zealand Wine Trail” starts
off in Wellington from $2,499 per person, land only, and
includes; seven nights four and five-star accommodations, eight
days’ rental car, most meals, river kayaking, On Yer Bike Tour or
Food & Wine Lovers Delight Tour, Walking Gourmet & Wellington Hidden Treasure, Greenshell Mussel & Wine Cruise or
Call 800-425-9036;
Queen Charlotte Track Tour.
www.activedownunder.com
For information, contact the New Zealand Tourist Board,
www.newzealand.com.
For consolidator airfares and tour packages to New
Zealand see page 78 of the Listings Section
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The Palace Wing and the Tower.
Mumbai Revisited
s Subhash, our driver from the Four Seasons
Hotel maneuvered in the bumper car-like afternoon traffic, he ran down several new security
measures around town: closed-circuit cameras,
new security checkpoints and blast walls at several public buildings and a more visible presence of security
forces. Indeed, security has been visibly tightened around
Mumbai following the terror attacks of November 26, 2008.
Cars entering hotels are subject to searches and even malls
and movie theaters have bag checks and metal detectors.
Passengers at the city’s airport are screened several times
before boarding their flights and only ticketed passengers
are allowed in the terminal.
But this city of 14 million remains open for business,
including tourist business. Two months after the 26/11
attacks, as they’re known throughout India, nearly all the
landmarks affected have reopened to the public.
The local mood is reminiscent of New York on the days
after the 9/11 attacks: The locals seem determined to carry
on and repair the damage.
Victoria Terminus, the city’s main train station, remains
packed with travelers, as is the Café Leopold, a tourist
favorite that was among the first sites attacked by the gunmen.
Of the hotels attacked, the oceanfront Oberoi Mumbai,
which endured a two-day siege, remains closed for repairs.
The reopening date has not been announced, but the sister
property next door, the Trident Hotel also managed by the
Oberoi Group, is open.
The Taj Mahal Palace and Tower, a city landmark that
suffered a three-day siege and fire seen in news reports
around the world, reopened Dec. 21 with 268 available
rooms, including 9 Suites and 26 Taj Club Rooms. Security
around the hotel is visibly tight, with guards on each floor.
The Taj’s historic Palace wing remains closed for repairs,
but the newer Tower Wing is open, as are most of the
hotel’s restaurants and facilities. Among the facilities in the
Palace wing, the pool and spa, along with the restaurants
around the pool and the shopping arcade are open, although
some stores remain closed.
A spokeswoman for the hotel said the Palace wing will
reopen in stages, as will the meeting spaces; the entire
hotel will be open by the end of the year.
A
Landmark Comeback
The comeback of the Taj, was an important milestone for
Mumbaikers, as the city’s residents are known. Sitting in the
lobby on a Saturday night, Rekha Nigam, a local scriptwriter, said
the hotel’s place in the city’s social whirl is so important, it was a
big boost to the city’s system to see it reopen. “Everybody has
memories of this place,” she said. “So it was very heartening
that they were able to open again so quickly.”
For the management at the Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai, terrorist attacks added another level of difficulty to an
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erty had a soft opening in May, followed by an official opening in September just as the global credit crisis hit the headlines and the terrorists struck.
“Trying times when we opened,” said Varun Ahuja, public
relations manager. While the hotel was not affected in he
November attacks, December bookings slowed “tremendously” as corporate travel policies kept business travelers
away, said Ahuja. The hotel reacted with offers including
third nights free and spa packages as bookings fluctuated.
Reservations perked up again in January and occupancy is
running at 75 percent to 80 percent now, he said.
The Mumbai property is Four Seasons’ first beachhead in
India, a potentially rich market, which the Canadian hotel
chain had been trying to enter for years.
Besides the Mumbai property, Four Seasons has confirmed four more hotels are in the works: a resort in Kerala,
in the southern coast, and business-oriented hotels in
Hyderabad, Bangalore, and Gurgaon, a growing suburb of
New Delhi. The company also hopes to eventually break
ground in properties in the beach resort of Goa and in central New Delhi and the state of Rajhastan.
“India still has untapped potential,” said Ahuja. The country still has a large hotel-room shortage, especially among
high-end business properties, he said. He noted the Worli
neighborhood of Mumbai, where the Four Seasons is located, is rapidly gentrifying with the arrival of several major corporations and media companies, as government-supported
projects redevelop areas formerly covered by slums. Not far
from the Four Seasons, Shangri La Hotels and Resorts is
building a tower hotel and commercial development.
The Four Seasons will also eventually include both residential and commercial space in a second stage now under
construction. The 40-story project, which will be completed
in two to three years, will include a shopping mall, service
residences, and a ballroom with capacity for 4,000 guests.
Visit India in 2009 Campaign
Among those “never-before-benefits” are a complimentary airline ticket aboard Air India, Jet Airways or Kingfisher
Airlines; one free sightseeing tour in a city of your client’s
choice led by member of the Indian Assoc. of Tour Operators; one night’s hotel stay free from among a wide range of
properties: ITDC Ashok, Lalith Mahal Palace, Taj Hotels,
ITC Welcomgroup, Park Hotels, Select Hotels, and The
Lalit, Kumarakom Lake Resort and a complimentary rural
eco-vacation with Karaikudi, Hodka or Naggar Tours.
Call the India Tourist Office, 800-953-9399, 213-380-8855
(west coast); visit www.incredibleindia.org
For consolidator airfares and tour packages to India
see page 76 of the Listings Section
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TAHITI
Tahiti and romance go hand-in-hand so Air
Tahiti Nui and Pacific Holidays have created the “Ultimate
Luxury in Bora Bora” package that costs $7,145 per person
through June 26 and from Sept. 7 – Dec. 19; and $7,479 per
person from June 27 – Dec. 6, 2009.
Participants will travel in Air Tahiti Nui’s Poerava business
class from Los Angeles to Papeete, Tahiti, inter-island flights
from Tahiti to Bora Bora, five nights at the Four Seasons
Resort Bora Bora in a Beach View Overwater Bungalow,
breakfast daily, airport transfers, half-day Motu Picnic and
half-day shark and ray snorkel safari in Bora Bora.
Air Tahiti Nui is consolidating its North American flights to
Tahiti via its Los Angeles hub from June through Sept. , and
will be operate a minimum of 13 flights per week from LAX
to Faa’a International Airport in Papeete, Tahiti. Call 800355-8025; www.pacificholidaysinc.com. For Air Tahiti Nui,
call 877-824-4846; www.airtahitinui-usa.com
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General Tours World Traveler has
enhanced its 2009 offerings to Japan by blending value,
small group sizes, top hotels, and cultural excursions.
The eight-day Japan Sampler that follows the popular
Golden Route from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji and Kyoto, is among
General Tours’ Small Group Escorted Tours that are limited
to 20 participants on any one departure. The trip features
deluxe hotels throughout, including private-balcony, Pacificview rooms at the Hilton Odawara Resort & Spa near
Hakone. Priced from $3,099 per person, a special July 12
departure coincides with Kyoto’s summer Geisha festival.
Exploring Japan with a Private Car, Driver and Guide is a
nine -day trip that travels from Tokyo into the Japan Alps and
on to Kyoto. Luxury hotels like the Park Hyatt Tokyo are
complemented by in-depth privately guided sightseeing. Participants visit Nikko, Matsumoto, and Takayama.
A special stop is made to visit the alpine farmhouses of
Shirakawago, a World Heritage Site and a visit with a Kyoto
family deepens insight into the country’s ancient traditions
and modern life. Priced from $6,999 per person double.
Call 800-221-2216; www.GeneralTours.com
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THAILAND
Long stretches of white sand framed by endless blue at the Napasai Beach Resort is the perfect setting
for a truly romantic escape. Set on Maenam Beach on the
fashionable north coast of the island of Koh Samui, this
secluded luxury beach resort is comprised of a series of private cottages and two- and three-bedroom villas, some with
personal pools. Guests who book the "Romantic Escape"
package at Napasai Beach Resort will arrive in style for a
minimum of a three-night stay with daily breakfast, a relaxing body massage at the Spa at Napasai, nestled in a peaceful sanctuary surrounding by natural flora, and a dinner at the
upscale Lai Thai restaurant with sweeping ocean views.
Rates start at $319 per night through October 31, 2009.
Call +44-20-7960-0500; www.napasai.com
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INDIA
Oberoi Exotic Vacations’ offers an eight-night
stay starting at $2,858 per person double, a 10-night stay at
$3,470 and a 12-night stay at $3,776. The offer includes accommodations for two in a Premier Room, round-trip transfers from
the nearest airport or railway station and all applicable taxes. It
also includes a 25% discount on spa treatments, complimentary
yoga sessions and culinary demonstrations at select hotels and,
for guests booking a 10-night stay or more, a complimentary
upgrade to a suite at any one of the participating hotels. The
Oberoi Amarvilas, Agra, has been rated the 6th best hotel in
the world by the readers in Travel + Leisure World’s Best
Awards 2008. Booked independently of this offer, the room
rate is $623 per night or $745 per night for a Luxury Tent at The
Oberoi Vanyavilas). Valid April 16 through Sept. 30, 2009; until
June 30 at The Oberoi Vanyavilas. Call 800-562-3764;
www.oberoihotels.com
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Champions Come in Two Sizes
Champion Holidays’ tours fall into two categories -Prime Tour and Price Buster. The first is the deluxe end of
the spectrum, using exclusively five-star hotels and cruise
lines on the Yangtze River. Price Buster meanwhile is more
affordable yet with no relaxation of the company's exacting
standards. The company also works with universities and
schools to arrange youth groups. All tours focus on China's
most famous sites on itineraries ranging from 9 to 21 days.
Champion's mix of quality and price is evident in tours like
the most popular twelve-day Best Cities of China Tour, a
Price Buster that starts at just $1,599 per person, including
air and land transportation, plush hotel accommodations,
guided tours and almost all the meals.
Visit www.championholidays.com
Goway Reports Strong India Bookings
Goway Travel, one of North America’s leading tour operators, continues to see an increase in bookings to India,
which is drawing record numbers of North Americans.
Goway offers plenty of unique travel ideas to India. One of
Goway’s signature Holidays of a Lifetime trips is Splendors
of India. This is a fully escorted 17-day tour of Northern
India, with North American Tour Directors leading the way.
Prices start from $6,549 per person double flying from Los
Angeles or $6,419 from New York City.
Another great option for a 13-day escorted tour covering
all major sites is the India Odyssey tour priced at $4,179.
One of Goway’s hottest sellers for 2009 will be Classic
India from $4097. This 13-day independent trip starts in
New Delhi and ends in Mumbai and includes the fascinating
cities of Varanasi, Khajuraho, Agra, Jaipur and Udaipur.
The traditional Golden Triangle Tour from New Delhi,
includes Agra and Jaipur. This seven-day tour is affordably
priced from $1,174 per person double. Call 800-387-8850;
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Ecuador’s Secret Pacific Coast
By Mercedes M. Cardona
ff-roading along a rocky beach that used to act
as the city’s highway, Patricio Tamariz recalled
how when his parents eloped in the 1950’s,
they feared getting caught if the high tide cut
off their escape.
This time, it wasn’t the tide but the rough seas that turned
back Tamariz and a carload of travelers headed to the beachfront lodge at Chirije, 10 miles south. The surf was too
rough for cars to get through, so he turned back from the
shortcut and took the inland road instead.
But the detour wasn’t a total loss. It gave the travelers a
chance to beachcomb for pre-Colombian pottery shards that
litter the sand like seashells, brought down from the nearby
cliffs by the rains.
Ecuador’s Pacific Coast has been as a mere pass-through
for U.S. tourists on the way to the Galapagos islands, but
the region’s tour operators and the national tourism establishment want to turn coastal towns and cities like Bahía de
Caraquez, Manta and Guayaquil into tourism destinations in
their own right. They want to attract tourists to the hidden
charms of the region, which combines beaches with desert
landscapes and tropical jungles and offers attractions from
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surfing and whale watching to archeological sites and nature
preserves.
Patricio Tamariz, a tour operator who until recently was
executive director of Ecuador’s Tourism Promotional Fund, is
promoting the Spondylus Route, a tourism initiative covering
the region along Ecuador’s and Peru’s Pacific Coast. His
Bahia Dolphin Tours (www.chirije.com/programs-pacificcoast.html) offers itineraries that combine water sports,
archeology and environmental attractions along the country’s western coast.
The project takes its name from the Spondylus Princeps, a
thorny oyster highly valued by the pre-Columbian cultures of
the Ecuatorian coast. The tribes traded on the shells, which
are still used to make jewelry today. Archeological sites of
those cultures dot the coastline from the island of La Tolita
in the north through the burial sites unearthed in Chirije to
the dig in Aguas Blancas in the south.
Tourism Minister Veronica Sión de Josse singled out the
Spondylus Route as one of the tourism projects in a government plan to increase tourism income during the next
decade by improving infrastructure and marketing efforts. In
her remarks at the 2008 edition of the Travel Mart Latin
America, she noted the plan, known as Plandetur 2020,
sets down a series of tourism routes for development to
take advantage of the country’s natural and historical heritage. The Spondylus Route efforts also got a mention as a
promising project from Ecuador President Rafael Correa during his speech at the opening ceremonies for Travel Mart,
held in Quito in September.
Port Points
The port cities of Guayaquil and Manta serve as good
starting off points to see the route. Both have scheduled air
service, but Guayaquil, the country’s largest city, has the
edge with a new airport and non-stop flights from several
cities in the U.S. mainland. American Airlines and LAN
Ecuador are among the airlines that offer non-stop service
from the U.S.
Guayaquil has undergone a turnaround since the last two
mayors have focused on urban renewal projects to clean up
the city’s downtown, improve transportation and rebuild the
waterfront. The keystone project, Malecon 2000, is a riverfront promenade that opened at the turn of the millenium
and includes parks, a botanical garden, museums, exhibit
space and a handicrafts market.
Guayaquil also has an edge in hotel stock; it has several
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five-star properties including the Oro Verde
(www.oroverdeguayaquil.com), a member of Leading
Hotels of the World, and Sheraton and Hilton properties.
Outside Guayaquil, accommodations in the region lean
towards small hotels, lodges and B-and-Bs. Many hotels will
work with travel agents and the selection ranges from
sophisticated to homey.
In San Lorenzo, right on the beach, El Faro Escandinavo
(www.elfaroescandinavo.com) has eight cabanas furnished
like a hip Scandinavian hotel, while the Casa Grande in Bahia
de Caraquez (www.chirije.com/casagrande.html) is an
upscale guesthouse.
In Ayampe, some 100 miles northwest of Guayaquil, the
Hosteria Atamari Lodge (www.resortatamari.com) has 12
cabins with a striking view of the ocean perched on a jungle
cliffside. Owner Margarita Ponce said the hotel can arrange
trips to Isla de la Plata, an island located 1 ½ hour away by
boat known as the poor man’s Galapagos. The hotel
arranges jungle treks, scuba diving or whale watching trips
from Puerto Lopez, a fishing village a 15-minute ride downhill.
Thanks to its position on the Equator, Ecuador’s coast is a
good spot for whalewatching and surfing. Each year, Pacific
humpback whales make their way north on the Arctic currents to the warmer waters of Ecuador’s coast to mate and
calve. From June to September, a boat ride of barely more
than half an hour brings visitors up close to the giant sea
mammals; locals say they can sometimes be spotted from
the beaches.
The currents churned by the Coriolis effect--the same
forces that make toilets flush in different directions in the
Northern and Southern Hemispheres--also make Ecuador’s
coast a haven for surfers.
The town of Montañita, 100 miles west of Guayaquil, hasbeen popular with surfers for more than three decades -Tamariz, a former surfer, vouches for its breaks -- but has
only developed tourism in the last decade. It’s a backpackers paradise with piercing and tattoo parlors, hostels, vegetarian restaurants and surf shops. Visitors can rent balsa
wood surfboards and taste the waves, take a lesson at the
local surf and Spanish school or just chill on the beach.
Visitors looking for some shopping can travel along the
coast to the small town of Pile to see local artisans weave
Panama hats, a misnomer for what’s actually an Ecuadorian
invention. Artisans can take up to three weeks to complete
a hat that will sell in the many shops that line the streets of
the nearby town of Montecristi. Hats sell for as little as $20
or up to $500 for a hat with a weave so fine it can be rolled
up and packed in a box the size of a pencil case without losing its shape.
The coastal area was hit with catastrophic floods during
the El Niño phenomenon in late 1990´s, which decimated
farming and fishing, but also increased environmental consciousness and new initiatives.
In Bahía de Caraquez, fishermen with help and grants from
environmental groups, organized to replant mangroves cut
down for shrimp farming. The mangroves are home to many
animal species and serve as a nesting ground for thousands
of frigate birds that come to the area every year to mate.
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Many of the fishermen now have seasonal work taking
tourists into the mangrove swamp in Isla Corazon, a heartshaped island in the estuary where the Chone river heads to
the sea near Bahia de Caraquez. Visitors can spot many bird
and plant species, ends in the spectacle of thousands of
birds in their mating ritual on a visit to the mangroves.
The populist government of President Correa has vowed
that tourism development will be guided by concern for the
environment and native populations, while at the same time
building up the region’s infrastructure to accommodate
development.
Officials do acknowledge the one Achilles heel to the development plans is the poor condition of the region’s roads, but the
government has promised to improve the highway network.
The government’s budget plan calls for a long-term investment
of $2 billion in road improvements throughout Ecuador, and
some projects in coastal region have already broken ground,
such as the rebuilding of the Pacific Coast Highway, the main
road along the coastal towns. Minister Sión de Josse said
approximately $200 million will be spent repaving and widening
the road into a four-lane highway.
For information on Ecuador, visit www.purecuador.com
For consolidator airfares and tour packages to Ecuador
see page 70 of the Listings Section
ARGENTINA
Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls,
Patagonia
BRAZIL
Rio de Janeiro, Salvador-Bahia.
Amazon
ECUADOR
Quito, Galapagos Islands, Otavalo
PERU
Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Manu
Reserve
CHILE
Santiago, Torres del Paine, Atacama
BOLIVIA
La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Santa Cruz
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ECUADOR, ARGENTINA, PANAMA
Lori Snow, president of Condor Outfitters
has posted new low prices on several packages. Avenues of
the Volcanoes and Galapagos is a nine-night package starting at $3,000 per person double for a visit to Cotopaxi the
highest active volcano in Ecuador, a tour of Cuenca, tours to
the Galapagos Islands as well as Plazas island and a tour of
the Chimborazo Reserve.The 11-night Argentina Tour, which
is being led by Snow herself, is priced from $1,750 per person double for land arrangements that include tours of
Buenos Aires, visits to the Iguazu Falls, Moreno Glacier, a
sail along the Beagle Channel and visit to Tierra del Fuego
Park. A Ladies-Only trip to Panama for seven nights starts at
$1,269 per person double for visits to the Embera Indian Village, the Indian Market, an aerial tram and exhibit, a canal
and city tour and dinner at the Balboa Yacht Club.
Call 800-783-8847; E-mail info@condoroutfitters.com;
www.condoroutfitters.com
ECUADOR
Charles Darwin explored Galápagos while on
board the H.M.S. Beagle, between September and October
1835. Marnella Tours wants to take your clients to explore
the islands that gave him the same inspiration on board its
expedition vessel M/V Santa Cruz and Finch Bay Ecohotel,
with a team of seasoned Naturalists, and the most remarkable wildlife experience of this planet.
The six-day program, “In Darwin’s Footsteps” starts at
$2,735 per person double for land arrangements only. The
program includes three nights aboard the M/V Santa Cruz,
two nights at the Finch Bay Eco Hotel, all meals, roundtrip
domestic airfare from Quito to the Galapagos, Galapagos
Island Park Tax, hotel taxes and fees.
Call 866-993-0033; E-mail info@marnellatours.com;
www.marnellatours.com
ECUADOR
Mountain Travel Sobek introducing four
new shorter cruises to explore the Galápagos Islands, the
archipelago that Charles Darwin once dubbed “a little world
within itself.” Programs aboard the 16-passenger motorized
sailing yacht: seven or eight-day trips include a three or four-night cruise priced from $3,295 or $3,595 per person, $250
discount for children 6-15. Cruise the Galápagos Islands,
plus explore the highlands of Ecuador including the largest
market in South America, staying at a classic 16th century
hacienda for 10 days including 4-night cruise costs $4,195
per person, $250 discount for children 6-15. Explore the
Upper Amazon rainforest, plus a 3-night cruise in the Galápagos Islands, on a 10-day trip including a three-night cruise
costs from $3,795 per person, $250 discount for children 615; and finally a lavish expediton for seven nights aboard the
48-passenger La Pinta, a yacht complete with gym and
Jacuzzi starting from $5,395 per person. Call 888-687-6235;
www.mtsobek.co
Minas Gerais, Brazil’s New Destination
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Baja AirVentures, which operates Las Animas Wilderness Retreat, the only boat-in lodge on the Sea
of Cortez in Baja, Mexico, offers small group experience
similar to a Galapagos-style safari with roundtrip airfare from
San Diego, CA. The all-inclusive rate is from $1,495 for four
days and from $1,695 for six days per person double. Allinclusive packages feature yurt accommodations, roundtrip
air from San Diego, naturalist guided outings, boat transportation, healthy homemade meals, beverages and such
activities as kayaking, snorkeling, swimming, sailing and hiking. Groups and families of four or more may also inquire
about a special $200 per person wellness package add-on
that includes personalized treatments that range from body
work therapies to body scrubs, massages and mud therapy
wraps. Daily yoga and meditation are part of the curriculum
supervised by wellness professionals.
Call 800-221-9283; E-mail bajaair@cox.net;
www.bajaairventures.com
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Travelers looking for new exciting destinations should consider the state of Minas
Gerais in southeast Brazil. A thriving business center for manufacturing and mining,
it is fast attracting tourists for its tropical
setting, outstanding cuisine and 400 years
of fine architecture.
American Airlines has just started direct flights from
Miami to the capital, Belo Horizonte, with seamless connections to major North American cities. This flight features
their new “Lie Flat” Business Class seats and first-class dining and wines.
Belo Horizonte is relatively young, just over 100 years old,
with a population of about 2.5 million and an architectural
heritage that starts with Art Nouveau and Art Deco and continues to the best contemporary. Outstanding are its several
buildings by Oscar Niemeyer, one of the 20th century’s leading architects. Streets are tree-shaded and plazas filled with
spacious parks; the large Municipal Park is filled with giant
trees and flowers garden and graced by a stunning Niemeyer arts center. His work shows up again in a dramatically
curved residential building on Praça Liberdade and in a trio
of buildings overlooking the lake in another park in the Pampulha neighborhood.
Book clients at the Liberty Palace Hotel, stylishly contemporary, comfortable, and with an English-speaking staff. It is
in the center of the hip Savassi neighborhood, filled with
restaurants, shops and nightlife.
Suggest clients add a day in the unknown gem of Ouro
Preto to their itinerary. The original capital of Minas Gerais, it
has the largest collection of colonial baroque architecture in
South America and possibly in the world. Its core is pure
18th and 19th century and churches like St. Francis of
Assisi, Our Lady of Carmo and Our Lady of Pilar explode
with gilded baroque adornments. The latter sits over a gold
mine, the source of Ouro Preto’s colonial prosperity.
-- Stillman (Tim) Rogers
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Alex Harris ‘Breaks Borders’ Again
When I first met
Alex Harris, he was
the president of a
sturdy company
named General
Tours.
I soon
learned he was alot
more than a tour operator. Harris ran
his company not only as a profit-making business, but as a channel to
spreading tolerance and peace through
tourism; he had lofty ideals and was
and is a great teacher.
Harris was also among the founders of
the U.S. Tour Operators Association.
In his advancing years, he continues to
be a touchstone and Chairman for General Tours. Current president the eternally youthful looking Bob Drumm [the man
behind much of the Eastern Europe portion of PanAm Holidays], and the American Tourism Society, among others are
wise enough to know to consult with
him. Finally, Harris put pen to paper and
filled us in on his life during World War II
in his recently published autobiography
aptly entitled, “Breaking Borders.”
Apart from the Rest
There have been thousands of novels and films on the subject, but this
one will grip you and carry you to its
safe harbor. Harris is legendary in this
industry, and his story tells why. To say
this is another American success story
shortchanges this tale, which goes far
beyond profits and bottom lines.
This story gives full reign to Harris’
fierce belief in humanity while serving
his 10-year sentence in a Russian
gulag; his compassion for the havenots of the world and what drives
them to desperate measures; and his
own happy arrival in a new world from
which Harris is not ever afraid to look
back when necessary. To purchase
books,visit www.amazon.com or
www.iuniverse.com
-M. Lisella
Collette Works in a ‘Family Way’
Peter Hopps, Collette Vacations’
director of guest
relations, celebrates
30 years of service.
Hopps, along with
19 other employees, was honored for his milestone
anniversary on January 23rd during the
company’s annual Communications
Day ceremony held in its Pawtucket,
RI headquarters. “Thirty years with
one company is such an incredible
accomplishment in today’s business
environment,” says Jeni Wilson, Col-
lette Vacations’ vice president of
human resources. “Peter’s knowledge
of Collette and the travel industry as a
whole makes him somewhat of an
institution around here.”
Reflecting on his years with Collette,
Hopps says, “I’ve been here for three
decades – and the reason why is simple. It’s about the people you work
with; I consider myself so fortunate. At
Collette, we’re a family.”
Hopps started at Collette in February
of 1978, just after the “Blizzard of
‘78,” when Collette’s office was located on Broad Street in Pawtucket. He
began his career as a tour manager for
motor coach tours of the regional
northeast as well as New Orleans, the
National Parks, Canadian Rockies and
Hawaii. Hopps continues to guide
tours whenever his schedule allows;
his favorite program remains Collette’s
Heritage of America tour.
“In an industry that moves so fast
and changes daily, it’s been an amazing, non-stop journey – literally.” His
career has taken him to 15 countries
fueling the passion for travel that
brought him to Collette 30 years ago.
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SuperClubs’ Tippins Takes Marketing Reigns
On the heels of
SuperClub Resorts’
major rebranding initiatives announced
earlier this year, its
U.S. rep, International Lifestyles,
Inc. (ILI), announced that Matthew
Tippins has been appointed director
of marketing, overseeing both consumer and travel trade marketing
efforts. Working with Tippins is
Gwenn Feliciano who has been
appointed vice president of sales
with executive oversight of both retail
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and wholesale sales channels. Prior to
ILI, she was a consultant for AAA
Vacations European product, and marketing manager for the American
Express Vacations brand.
“Gwenn and Matthew’s talents will
help steer SuperClubs as we realign,
elevate and expand our Breezes brand
in the coming year,” said Paul Pennicook, president of ILI.
In his new director of marketing role,
Tippins will oversee both consumer
and travel trade marketing efforts.
Over the past five years, he has led
two SuperClubs website redesigns
and launched many of the resort
group’s current marketing efforts
including search engine optimization,
email marketing, database segmentation, customer acquisition and pre- and
post-departure campaigns.
Since he first joined ILI in 2000, he
has held numerous positions including
operations analyst, email marketing
specialist and, most recently, senior
marketing manager, handling consumer-facing advertising and marketing. Tippins started his career in the
travel industry in 1996 at Certified
Vacations.Visit www.superclubs.com
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SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA
Mexico’s Riviera Maya:
An Iberostar Paradise
By Monique Burns
W
ith five hotels, two spas, nearly 20 major restaurants,
an endless beach, and more columns and domes than
ancient Rome, the all-inclusive Iberostar Playa Paraiso
Resort, 33 miles south of Cancun, has been described
as “Mexico Meets Las Vegas.” That captures the
resort’s grandiose scale, but only hints at the personalized
service on which Iberostar prides itself.
Founded in 1968 and based in Palmas del Majorca, Spain,
Iberostar Hotels & Resorts has more than 100 hotels in
156 countries, and plans to add another 100 hotels by 2012.
Iberostar’s star continues to rise on Mexico’s Riviera Maya,
that 75-mile stretch of Caribbean coastline, interspersed
with Mayan ruins, 18 miles south of Cancun.
Opened 11 years ago in Playa del Carmen are Iberostar’s sideby-side Quetzal and Tucan hotels—family-friendly properties
curving around a rain forest inhabited by parrots, flamingos, monkeys and giant tortoises. Offshore is the Iberostar Cozumel. The
Playa Paraiso Resort has one adults-only property, and four family-oriented properties: The Paraiso Lindo, Paraiso Maya, and the
side-by-side Paraiso Beach and Paraiso del Mar.
The Grand Paraiso Experience
The Playa Paraiso Resort’s standout property is the adults-only
Grand Hotel Paraiso, opened in March 2007. The grandeur
begins the moment guests pass through the columned portico
and into a central atrium where palms sway beneath a Michelangelesque domed-ceiling fresco—one of many in this opulent neoRenaissance-style hotel.
The Grand Paraiso has 300 suites, and guests who book one of
the 120 oceanfront grand suites enjoy a beachside patio, a sitting
room with chaise longue, a hand-carved desk and computer data
ports, and a king-size bed with silky sheets, and pillows selected
from the extensive pillow menu. The marble bath sports his-andhers vanities, a Jacuzzi, and a separate shower area. Gilchrist &
Soames toiletries, including all-natural soaps, are included.
For fine dining, the Grand Paraiso has two excellent and extensive buffet restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as
four elegant a la carte restaurants: International Gourmet, Italian,
Japanese, and Surf & Turf. Guests also enjoy dine-around privileges at the Grand Paraiso’s four sister properties, namely two
buffet restaurants and 13 a la carte restaurants.
To work off those calories, swimming, volleyball, tennis, and all
non-motorized watersports (kayaking, windsurfing, snorkeling and
sailing) are included in the tariff. So are yoga, tai chi and spinning
classes.
The 18-hole, par 72 championship P.B. Dye golf course is open
to all Playa Paraiso guests, but Grand Paraiso guests enjoy two
rounds free. A spa at the Grand Paraiso specializes in sensuous
couples treatments, while the main facility, El Spa, offers a full
range of treatments, including Temazcal, an elaborate Mayan
sweat-bath ritual.
At all Iberostar Riviera Maya properties, high season basically
runs from Christmas through early April; low season is early April
through December 23. All-inclusive per-person doubles rack rates
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at the Grand Paraiso range from about $365 to $615 nightly,
depending on the season. All-inclusive per-person doubles rack
rates are about $160-$370 (Paraiso Beach and Paraiso del Mar),
$210-$460 (Paraiso Lindo) and $265-$525 (Paraiso Maya).
In Playa del Carmen, the Tucan and Quetzal resorts have doubles from about $160-$370. At the Iberostar Cozumel, doubles
run about $135-$320. Children, 4-12, pay about 30% less at the
six family-friendly properties. All hotels have triples and/or quad
rooms except for the all-suites Grand Paraiso.
Business Outlook: Beyond 2009
With 60% of its guests from North America, Iberostar’s Riviera Maya hotels present a solid opportunity for U.S. travel
agents. In fact, a whopping 95 % of the company’s Mexico
bookings are generated through travel agents, primarily those
in the Northeast, South and Midwest.
To facilitate bookings in 2009, there is a new bookings engine
on the company website (www.iberostar.com). Each year, the
company holds 200-300 seminars and trade shows to keep
agents informed. Loyalty programs, and such incentives as
Lobstergram, delivering fresh lobsters, reward top sellers.
Despite the world economic crisis, Iberostar expects its
American business to hold steady and has no plans for deep
discounting. But there will be discounts of 20-25% for 60-90
day advance bookings. Other company discounts will be
announced about two weeks ahead on the Iberostar website.
Given Riviera Maya’s upscale image—as opposed to Cancun’s association with college Spring Break antics—Iberostar
will continue to pursue joint marketing/sales ventures with the
Riviera Maya tourist board as well as Mexico Tourism and various airlines, says John Long, Senior Vice President of Sales&
Marketing for Iberostar Hotels & Resorts. Not content to rest
on its laurels, Iberostar will open a three-hotel complex on Mexico’s west coast, in Playa Mita, north of Puerto Vallarta between
2009 and 2010. A year later, a hotel will debut in Los Cabos at
the tip of the Baja Peninsula.
For information on Iberostar Hotels & Resorts, call 888923-2722; www.iberostar.com
Getting There
Cancun International Airport is served by eight major U.S. airlines: American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue, Spirit,
United and USAirways. Iberostar courtesy buses shuttle
guests to their hotels. Major car-rental companies, including
Alamo, Avis, Hertz, National and Thrifty, are at the airport.
For information on the Riviera Maya, visit
www.rivieramaya.com. For more information on Mexico,
visit www.visitMexico.com.
For consolidator airfares and tour packages to Mexico
see page 70 of the Listings Section
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Summer Skiing In
Southern Hemisphere
By Ted Heck
rgentina won’t cry for skiers when their season
ends in North America. Neither will Chile, their
neighbor on the other side of the lofty Andes,
the world’s second highest mountains, after the
Himalayas. Nor New Zealand, whose Southern
Alps stretch for 340 miles, longer than those in Europe.
But all three countries plan to console skiers with a variety
of world-class resorts in the Southern Hemisphere, where
seasons are reversed. It will be their winter starting in June.
Skiers will cruise on manicured slopes or go off-piste into
deep powder. They’ll be happy in the lively après-ski scene
to hear Spanish accents and sip regional wines.
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Distinct and Challenging
Argentina has several popular destinations of distinctive
character. Las Leñas is the largest, a purpose-built resort
with ski in/ski out accommodations in a vast white arena
devoid of trees. The base is more than 7,000 feet high, with
a few easy and intermediate slopes. Some 4,000 feet above
the base is terrain where foreign ski teams train and experts
can plunge through rock-walled couloirs "passage" or "corridor," or in this case, a deep gorge or gully formation found
on the side of a mountain. And come to the casino at night
to win applause.
Ski.com’s consumer brochure offers all-inclusive package
rates in Las Leñas, from $2.800 for half board and including
lift tickets. Groups of 15 or more can save a few dollars by
sharing the trip leader’s comped deal.
Winter sports fans who feel isolated in Las Leñas or can’t
take the altitude may choose Bariloche, a modern city of
77,000 with a colorful history and many sightseeing or cultural adventures. Skiers ride a bus for 12 miles to Cerro Catedral ski area for long runs, impressive vertical drops and
magnificent views. (www.bariloche.com).
Both resorts and a third attractive option, Chapelco, are
accessed from Buenos Aires, the exciting capital that is a
great extension to a ski trip.
Santiago’s airport is the arrival point for skiers headed for
Portillo or Valle Nevado, the Chilean resorts most popular
with U.S. and Canadian skiers. Portillo is arguably the bestknown ski resort in South America. A large hotel building is
tucked into the snow at nearly 10,000 feet, with skiing
above and below the hotel. Like Las Leñas, it’s treeless. See
Portillo.com for more info.
It’s an ideal place for dedicated skiers, who want to ski
hard and then relax in an environment where everything has
been organized for them. Portillo is on most tour operators’
list of package deals. Ski.com offers a hassle-free, full board
package from $3,240. A special 7th day free deal from
$1,993 is available during Labor Day week.
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ed Valle Nevado. (www.vallenevado.com) It is closer to
Santiago than Portillo and popular as a day trip for skiers willing to rise 8,000 feet in an hour of switchbacks. It has more
choices for accommodations and dining. The skiing is firstrate and the views are startling.
Another popular resort is Termas de Chillán
(www.termaschillan.cl), reachable via Concepción, Chile’s
second largest city. Its amazing slopes beneath three dormant volcanoes offer 3,300 feet of vertical and an eight-mile
run, longest in South America. Main attraction after dark is
the Gran, an elegant hotel with spa and casino.
LAN, Chile’s major airline (www.LAN.com), which partners with American, appears to be the most active in serving skiers headed south to Chile and Argentina. But all major
carriers have schedules to the Spanish snow.
The Southern Hemisphere has other picturesque spots
where skiers make the flavor last. New Zealand’s Southern
Alps may rival European Alps in length, but not in height.
The tallest mountain, Mt. Cook, is 12,316 feet high, but
most ski areas have top elevations under 2,000 feet and vertical descents of less than 1,000.
The destination is often Christchurch, where visitors feel
they have dropped into mother country England. Along the
roads to ski areas they will see some of the four million
inhabitants and many of the 40 million sheep. It will seem
like summer, until white-capped mountains pop up in the
distance.
However, the recommended way to maximize a skiing
vacation is to bypass Christchurch and get a connecting
flight to the major tourist destination Queenstown. Skiers
can stay in a good hotel alongside Lake Wakatipu and work
the territory. The best ski area is The Remarkables, with several bowls and a vertical drop of 1,100 feet. OnTheSnow.com has stats on this spot, as well as New Zealand’s
22 other ski areas.
Skiers should experience the joys of heliskiing. It is a wellorganized feature of cavorting in down-under snow. Harris
Mountains Heliskiing (heliskiing.co.nz) has been at it for 25
years.
Way above Queenstown, too far to drive but worth an
extra flight, is Mt. Cook. Its Tasman glacier offers a six- toeight- mile glide on skis through astounding scenery. It
starts and ends with a flight in a fixed-wing plane, but the
guide may offer a second ride if his clients promise not to
stop again for photographs. Even the most jaded skier has
the Tasman on his list of outstanding ski runs in the world.
Tour operators, with help from Air New Zealand and Qantas, will customize a trip to the amazing island nation of
New Zealand.
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HAWAII
Poipu Bay Golf Course, located on Kauai’s
sunny south shore, has announced its 2009 rates, packages,
and special values for golfers who want to experience the
award-winning course.
For golfers who want to play Poipu Bay more than once,
Poipu Bay’s 2009 “Grand Slam Package” offers three
rounds of golf for a discounted price, with the requirement
that all three rounds must be completed within 10 days after
date of purchase. The package includes green fees, shared
golf cart, use of the GPS (global positioning system) and
driving range, and three rounds at Poipu Bay for $410 plus
tax. For guests staying at the adjacent Grand Hyatt Kauai
Resort & Spa, the package is offered at $352 plus tax. The
package price represents a substantial savings off the 2009
single-round green fee at Poipu Bay, which is $150 for
Grand Hyatt guests and $220 for non-Hyatt guests. Once
purchased, the Grand Slam Package is non-refundable, but
rounds are transferable to a spouse or child of the purchaser. The package is available through December 19, 2009.
Call 800-858-6300; www.poipubaygolf.com
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INDIA
The Indian art of yoga represents the pursuit
of a deeply experiential, intuitive and transcendental knowledge. In honor of this ancient Indian tradition, Jiva Spas
offers holistic yoga retreats at four scenic Taj Hotel locations: Rambagh Palace, Jaipur; Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur; Taj Green Cove Resort, Kovalam; and Taj Exotica, Goa.
In the teachings and style of Bihar Yoga, learn body postures, breathing techniques, yoga theory, relaxation techniques, and cleansing practices. Four-night retreats start at
$1,500, and seven-night retreats start at $2,850 based on
double occupancy. Visit www.tajhotels.com
1500
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SPAIN
Tucked away in one of Spain's most exclusive
ski resorts, Baqueria-Beret, La Pleta by Rafael Hotels offers
skiers a chance to enjoy powder slopes, five-star accommodations and first-class service through April 2009. Once finished hitting some of the 67 slopes, guests can return to the
resort where a personal boot butler takes care of the alpine
gear. After a hard day on the mountains, grab a DVD or book
from the resort's library and retire back to the plush suites
or meander onto the large veranda for a breathtaking view
of the town or head to the Occitania Spa for a reflexology
path and Pyrenean-inspired treatments. Guests of the 71room resort can also dog sleigh, cross country ski, heli-ski,
snowshoe and ice skate. The five-night Occitania Ski vacation is available through April 19, 2009. The five-night package starts at about $860 per person double in an Occitania
Standard room including daily buffet breakfast and shuttle
service to and from the lifts; the seven-night package starts
at about $1,204. Call 866-849-6396; www.lapleta.com
860
$
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The Whiteface Lodge Resort & Spa invites
skiers and snow boarders to experience the award-winning
trails at Whiteface Mountain with The Whiteface Lodge's
"Ski Free" package. Based on a mid-week stay (Sunday to
Thursday) for up to four nights, the Ski Free package offers
a free daily lift ticket to Whiteface Mountain and a choice of
luxurious suite accommodations. The price-friendly room
rates begin at $250 for a one-bedroom suite, $490 for a twobedroom suite and $635 per night for a three-bedroom
suite. Signature features of The Whiteface Lodge include
plush Adirondack-styled furnishings, fireplaces, gourmet
kitchens, private balconies, granite baths, and high-speed
Internet. The number of gratis daily lift tickets that guests
receive is based upon the type of room booked. Valid
through April 2, 2009, rates are based on a two-night minimum. Call 800-903-4045; www.TheWhitefaceLodge.com
250
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MEXICO
CasaMagna Marriott Puerto Vallarta is delivering wallet-friendly family fun with its new Escape! Family
promotion. The Escape! Family special offers rates as low
as $200 per night and includes newly renovated accommodations for two adults and two children 12 and under, daily
breakfast, pizza and movie night, and a milk and cookies
nightly turndown service for the little ones. Youngsters,
aged four to 12 years old will also enjoy complimentary
entry to the resort’s Kid’s Club where tikes are invited to
learn about Mexican culture with Spanish lessons, barro-clay
pottery painting, bilingual folktales, Mexican cooking lessons
and more. Escape! Family is available for booking now
through December 11, 2009 and requires a three-night minimum stay. For reservations, enter promotional code MAJ
when booking online at www.puertovallartamarriott.com
or call 888-PARADISE.
200
$
CONNECTICUT
The AAA Four-Diamond Mystic Marriott Hotel
& Spa is offering the ultimate Girls Getaway Package, for
girls needing a weekend of pampering, shopping, wining
and dining: overnight deluxe accommodations, two manicures at the on-site Red Door Spa, two make-up applications
at the on-site Red Door Spa, breakfast buffet for two at
Octagon, the hotel’s signature Zagat rated restaurant. Valid
through June 30, 2009 at the rates of $319-$369.
For the ultimate pampering experience, the newly renovated
on-site Elizabeth Arden Red Door Spa offers an extensive
menu of luxurious services such as body wraps and treatments, massages, make-up application, specialty facials and
more. Just minutes away from the hotel are the shops at
Mohegan Sun Casino, Foxwoods and MGM Grand Casino, Clinton Crossing Premium Outlets and several charming antique stores for ladies seeking a shopping excursion.
Call 866-449-7390; www.mysticmarriott.com
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NORTH AMERICA & HAWAII
A Resort for Everyone on St. Pete Beach, Florida
By Katie Hultgren
n the Gulf of Mexico, there is a beautiful place
called St. Pete Beach, Florida. It is a barrier
island community, located just off the Pinella’s
County mainland. Recently, I enjoyed a three
night “Girlfriend’s Getaway” with my sister, at
the TradeWinds Island Resorts. It truly was a “Getaway”
as we left freezing temperatures home to arrive to a place
where it was too warm for a jacket – in December.
We flew from Hartford, Connecticut to Tampa, and
enjoyed our half hour ride to the TradeWinds Island Resorts
in one of the Studio Sedan cars, a service located in the
lobby of the Island Grand. Our driver was very knowledgeable about the area, and made excellent suggestions as
where to spend some time “off property” during our visit.
The TradeWinds Island Resorts consist of two equally lovely
properties – the 584-room Island Grand Resort, and its neighboring sister property, the 159-room Sand Piper. Both have a
prime location, directly on the Gulf of Mexico, with over 20
acres of stunning white sand beaches. Visitors can easily identify the TradeWinds’ properties by their double wide, cabana
style lounge chairs arranged in neat rows on the beach just a
few steps away from the Gulf. We stayed at the Island Grand
Resort. It is the larger of the two properties and it is on this
site that most of the amenities, shared by guests of both
resorts, are located. Our room was beautifully appointed with
an island tropical feel, and featured Caswell Massey toiletries.
Both resorts offer a variety of accommodations, including pet
friendly rooms. There is a $25.00 Resort Amenity fee charged
nightly, which covers most incidental expenses. The friendliness of the staff, and meticulous maintenance at both properties will have guests feeling welcome and cared for.
Something for Everyone
What struck me most was the variety of activities that are
available at TradeWinds. This resort is the perfect place for many
types of traveler – families, couples, and singles. They also offer
impressive conference and wedding facilities. There are five
heated pools on the property, including a kiddie pool. There is a
kid’s club, where kids can participate in organized activities while
their parents enjoy some downtime. On the beach is a tremendous three-story inflatable slide. Other available activities
include; tennis courts, beach volleyball, a life size chess game,
whirlpool, and paddleboats that wend their way around the
property’s waterways. Near the beach are hammocks for relaxing, and a live “beach cam” where guests can pose and be
seen on the TradeWinds website – live! My sister and I were
pampered at the Body Works Spa, and received relaxing facials
and pedicures. On both properties, there are complete fitness
centers. Strategically located directional signs help guests navigate the property, and find their way to activities and restaurants.
Dining Options
There are many choices for dining at the Island Grand. We
enjoyed a delicious dinner at the Palm Court Restaurant, located
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fect for a more casual dinner and also
serves a breakfast buffet daily. We also
dined at the Flying Bridge for lunch. It’s proximity to both the
pools and the beach made it the perfect stop for a quick bite
during the day. Also on the property are a sports bar, a comedy
club, and a deli for a light breakfast or sandwiches. In addition to
a wide variety of room service fare, there is a Pizza Hut, which
delivers. The Sand Piper Resort is the location for Piper’s Patio,
open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner or an afternoon cocktail by
the beach.
Out and About & Packages
We followed the suggestion of our driver and visited nearby
John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk. It is a turn of the century
fishing village, modernized to include over 100 retail locations.
John’s Pass is also the home of many vendors offering a variety
of water activities, the local fishing fleet, small cruise lines, and
boat rentals. www.johnspass.com. We enjoyed lunch at the
Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., in the charming atmosphere based on
the movie “Forrest Gump”. The concierge desk at The
TradeWinds will be happy to arrange any of these excursions for
their guests, and a beach trolley goes by the resort at regular
intervals. www.psta.net/beachtrolley.htm
For visitors with kids, the 4 day/3 night Family Adventure
Package, priced from $795-$1,686 includes 2 full day passes
for the beach slide, and an Activity Zone pass for kids aged
4-17, a Gourmet card which offers 20% savings at the 13
TradeWinds dining venues, a free tote and the resort amenity fee. Prices are based on 2 adults and 2 children; additional
children can be added for $70.00 each. The Green Package
is for those who are ecologically minded. The price of $714$1,662 is for a 4 day, 3 night adventure, including two tickets to the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, 2 all-day trolley
passes, a dolphin watch cruise, and the resort amenity fee.
TradeWinds Islands Resorts offer incentives for Travel Agents
including a dedicated travel agent website www.justletgo.com.
They offer commissionable packages, and opportunities to earn
discounted stays for agents and their clients. Becoming a
TradeWinds Island Resort Specialist will provide you with a certificate and a prize as well as entries into monthly prize drawings.
For more information or reservations call 800-360-4016 or visit
www.tradewindsresort.com
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NEW MEXICO
La Posada de Santa Fe Resort & Spa, a
RockResort, is introducing an unbeatable deal for travelers
who plan ahead. Guests booking their travel at least 21 days
in advance will be rewarded with a discount up to 50 percent off the nightly rate.
The "Ultimate Best Buy" is valid throughout 2009 based on
availability. Winter rates at La Posada booked using "The
Ultimate Best Buy" incentive start at $106 per night.
Guests staying at the newly-renovated La Posada de Santa
Fe Resort can indulge in treatments that incorporate indigenous, sustainable ingredients (such as a Chocolate Chile
Wrap) at the RockResorts Spa and dine at the AAA Four Diamond restaurant, Fuego.
Taxes, gratuities and resort fees not included. This may
not be combined with other offers. Full cost of stay must be
charged immediately on credit card at time of booking to be
eligible for discounted rates. Call 866-331- 7625;
www.rockresorts.com
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NEW YORK
To celebrate the return of the USS Intrepid to
Manhattan's Pier 86 and the grand re-opening of the Intrepid
Sea, Air & Space Museum, the Kimberly Hotel has created a
new "Welcome Aboard" package.
The package includes a two-night stay in a standard twobedroom suite, or choice of room accommodation, four discount admission coupons to the Intrepid Museum, one free
in-room movie of choice with popcorn, and daily breakfast at
Ferro's at the Kimberly Hotel.
The cost for the "Welcome Aboard" package is based on
room choice: a one-bedroom suite costs $459 per night; a
two-bedroom suite costs $829 per night. Set within steps of
renowned shopping, restaurants and theaters, The Kimberly
Hotel is located at 145 East 50th Street in New York City.
Call 800-683-0400; www.kimberlyhotel.com
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For business travelers headed to the Big Apple, the historic
New Yorker Hotel fits the bill on every level. Following the property's $70 million renovation and remodeling effort, business
travelers can now enjoy completely remodeled rooms,
improved free guest Wi-Fi (with more bandwidth to increase
speed of access), upgraded dining options, and much more.
The New Yorker Hotel features a fully-equipped, 24-hour
Business Center complete with computer terminals with
high-speed Internet access, fax/copier machine and printers.
In the near future. A higher bandwidth option for business
applications is available for $9.95 for 24 hours. Call 866-8003088 or visit www.newyorkerhotel.com
Epic Adds to Miami Skyline
A a 54-cork salute marked the debut of downtown Miami’s
new lifestyle boutique hotel, EPIC, managed by Kimpton
Hotels & Restaurants. As the “new kid on the block” in
downtown Miami, EPIC’s opening also recognized the continuing revitalization of the area. To celebrate EPIC is offering a Grand Opening introductory rate of 33 percent off on
stays of three nights or more through March 31, 2009.
With this special offer, rates start from $267 per night plus
tax. Call 866-760-3742 or visit www.epichotel.com
FLORIDA
Delta Vacations has extended the booking
window for the “Buy 4 Nights, Get 3 Nights FREE” promotion at The Walt Disney World Resort through March 29,
2009. Featuring rates as low as $469 per person, packages
include Magic Your Way Base Tickets (for seven days) and a
$200 Disney gift card (for travel by March 29, 2009), among
other incentives.
Reservations must be made by March 29, 2009 for travel
now through June 27, 2009. More than 20 Resort Hotels are
participating in this promotion; sample pricing follows (fewer
nights/lower priced packages available): Disney Value
Resorts from $469 per person; Disney Moderate Resorts
from $619 per person; Disney Deluxe Resorts from $879
per person; Disney Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
from $939 per person; Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts from
$959 per person double. Rates cover roundtrip transfers ;
$10 certificate for Planet Hollywood; two-for-one Wet ‘n
Wild admission; and taxes. Call 800-221-6666; or visit
www.deltavacations.com/travelagent
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EGYPT
FamiliarizationTrips
ANTIGUA
All Inclusive Fam trip.
$80 per person Plus 25% discount off Massages at the Palm Wellness
Centre. Travel from February 9 to December 20, 2009
Call Jolly Beach Resort at 866-905-6559 or email reservations@jollybeachresort.com. visit www.jolybeachresort.com
COSTA RICA
Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Memphis and Sakkara
10-Days with a Luxury Nile Cruise and Round trip air from JFK From
$1090. Depart JFK October 2 and December 4.09. All Inter Egypt Domestic
flights All Airport / Hotel / Cruise Boat Transfers. 4-nights deluxe Nile
Cruise aboard MS Carnival from Luxor to Aswan. 4 nights' deluxe accommodation in Cairo at Pyramids Intercontinental with breakfast daily. All
meals on cruise. FD excursion in Cairo including lunch. FD visit Pyramids,
Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara with lunch. Egyptologist Tour Guides & all
admission fees to museums and other places of interest. Escorts throughout IATAN Agent Only. Up to 4 Companion ($700 suppment) limited space.
Sunny Land Tour Escort www.HotFamTrips.com
Special Fams allow you to add services to suit your taste and budget. Bring up to 4 companions at a supplement of just $50!
4-Days From $199. RT Air on Taca Airlines from Miami Total of 3 nights'
economy hotel accommodations in San Jose. Breakfast daily. Airport
transfers in San Jose. Automatic donation to "Adopt A School Program.Daily Departures. Add $70 airport tax. Hotel Upgrades available.
Optional visits to Monte Verde; Chachagua Rain Forests; Manuel Antonio;
Guanacaste. IATAN;OSSN;CLIA AGENTS. UP TO 4 COMPANION ($50 sup.)
Sunny Land Tour Escort www.HotFamTrips.com
IRELAND
Dublin, Belfast, Ring of Kerry, Wicklow Mountains & historical sites
Monday April 27th to Sunday May 3rd 2009
Priced at $559 per person (land only), including 5 nights in four stars
hotel, entrances to selected sightseeing sites and a selection of meals.
Spouse & companion are also eligible at this special rate.
Travel Solutions Ireland, Nicola Hegarty at 800-242-3610; Email
info@travelsolutionsireland.com; or visit www.travelsolutionsireland.com.
EGYPT
GUATEMALA
All Inclusive Spring Fam Trip
Visit Guatemala City, Antigua, Atitlan, Chichicastenango
13 days/12 nights: $1895 (plus air ticket taxes) and companions at $2095
(plus air ticket taxes) featuring top hotels and Nile cruise visiting the "A"
list of sites in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor and Alexandria with an optional visit to
see the famous temples of Ramses at Abu Simbel. Departing from NYC/
JFK airport on May 3. nonstop to Cairo on Egyptair, all meals, 5* hotels
(Starwood, Sonesta, Renaissance, Fairmont) and 5* Deluxe Nile cruise,
transfers, tours, even tips for ground personnel (except your guides).
Available with CLIA, OSSN, ASTA or IATA registration. Space is limited.
Travel Egypt: www.travelegypt.com/may09fam.htm
5-Days Depart JFK & Miami May 4 to 8. Agent Pays Airport Tax & Handling $185. Round trip economy air fare from JFK or Miami. 2 nights' hotel
deluxe accommodation in Guatemala City with breakfast daily. Dinner in
Kacao (Guatemalan authentic cuisine). Morning City Tour and visit hotels
in Guatemala City. 1 night first class hotel accommodation in Antigua and
1 night in Atitlan with breakfast. Transfers and excursions
HotFamTrips.com operated by Sunny Land Tours Inc 800-783-7839
www.sunnylandtours.com Details at www.HotFamTrips.com
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2009
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April 4-8
April 3-5
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Travel South Showcase
Kiwi Link, Tourism New Zealand
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China Outbound TTM
Arabian Travel Market
AAA Marketing Conference
Germany Travel Mart
International Pow Wow
EMIF 2009
2009 Global Spa Summit
ATA’s 34th Annual Congress
International Travel Expo
City Break
Asia Luxury Travel Market
SeeAmerica Week
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CIBTM
TravelMart Latin America
International Tourism Salon
LOCATION
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King Hussein Bin Talal CV
Chicago, IL
Berlin, Germany
Gothenburg, Sweden
ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nantes France
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Kissimmee, Florida
Los Angeles , CA
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Beijing, China
Dubai, UAE
Orlando, Florida
Rostock, Germany
Miami, Florida
Brussels, Belgium
Interlaken, Switzerland
Cairo, Egypt
Hong Kong, China
Gothenburg, Sweden
Shanghai, China
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Beijing, China
Patagonia, Chile
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2009
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www.citybreakexpo.com
www.altm.com.cn
www.tia.org
www.syta.org
www.cibtm.travel
www.travelmartlatinamerica.com
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AFRICA
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CONGO REPUBLIC . . . . . . . . . . . .72
ETHIOPIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
GAMBIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
GHANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
GUINEA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
IVORY COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
KENYA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
LIBERIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
MADAGASCAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
MALI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
MAURITIUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
NIGERIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
RWANDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
SENEGAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
SIERRA LEONE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
SOUTH AFRICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
SUDAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
TANZANIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
TOGO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
TUNISIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
UGANDA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
ZIMBABWE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
ASIA PACIFIC
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AUSTRALIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
BANGLADESH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
CAMBODIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
CHINA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
COOK ISLANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
FIJI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
HONG KONG . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
INDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
INDONESIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
JAPAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
KAZAKHSTAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
KOREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
KYRGYZSTAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
MALAYSIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
NEW ZEALAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
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PHILIPPINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
SAMOA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
SINGAPORE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
SRI LANKA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
TAHITI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
TAIWAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
THAILAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
TONGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
UZBEKISTAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
VIETNAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
CARIBBEAN & BERMUDA
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ANGUILLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
ANTIGUA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
ARUBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
BARBADOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC . . . . . . . . .53
GRENADA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
GUADELOUPE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
HAITI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
JAMAICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
MARTINIQUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
PUERTO RICO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
SAINT MARTIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
ST. KITTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
ST. LUCIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
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TRINIDAD & TOBAGO . . . . . . . . .53
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS . . . . . . . . . .53
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ARGENTINA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
BELIZE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
CHILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
COLOMBIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
COSTA RICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
ECUADOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
FRENCH GUIANA . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
GUATEMALA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
GUYANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
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MEXICO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
NICARAGUA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
PANAMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
PARAGUAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
PERU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
SURINAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
URUGUAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
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ALBANIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
ARMENIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
AUSTRIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
AZERBAIJAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
BELARUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
BELGIUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA . . . . . . .55
BRITAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
BULGARIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
CANARY ISLANDS . . . . . . . . . . . .56
CROATIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
CZECH REPUBLIC . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
DENMARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
ESTONIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
FINLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
FRANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
GEORGIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
GERMANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
GREECE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
HOLLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
HUNGARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
ITALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
KOSOVO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
LATVIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
LITHUANIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
MACEDONIAN REPUBLIC . . . . . . .61
MALTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
MOLDOVA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
NETHERLANDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
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EUROPE
NORWAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
POLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
PORTUGAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
ROMANIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
RUSSIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
SCOTLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
SERBIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
SLOVAKIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
SLOVENIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
SPAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
SWEDEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
SWITZERLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
TURKEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
UKRAINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
YUGOSLAVIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
THE MIDDLE EAST
66
BAHRAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
EGYPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
IRAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
ISRAEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
JORDAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
KUWAIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
LEBANON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
QATAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
SYRIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES . . . . . . . .67
U.S. • CANADA • HAWAII
50
CALIFORNIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
CANADA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
GEORGIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
ILLINOIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
MISSOURI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
NEW YORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
PENNSYLVANIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
TEXAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
WASHINGTON, DC . . . . . . . . . . .51
U.S. • CANADA • HAWAII
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MARCH 2009
TRIP
DEPARTING TYPE
#
DAYS
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
ST. LOUIS
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
ATLANTA
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
DALLAS
DAILY SKED AIR
MIN
ROUND TRIP PRICE
MAX
CALIFORNIA
$ 295
Net
$ 495
$ 318
$ 250
Net
Net
$ 525
$ 329
$ 290
Net
Net
$ 525
$ 318
Net
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DALLAS
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DALLAS
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
$
DAILY SKED AIR
SAN FRANCISCO
$
DAILY SKED AIR
ST. LOUIS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
ATLANTA
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
Net
369
Net
450
Net
295
Net
389
Net
363
Net
485
Net
450
Net
$ 318
Net
$ 325
$ 235
Net
Net
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 329
SAN FRANCISCO
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 318
Net
ATLANTA
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 338
Net
$ 338
Net
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
DALLAS
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 369
Net
$ 369
Net
DALLAS/FT. WORTH
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 310
Net
DALLAS
DAILY SKED AIR
ST. LOUIS
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
GEORGIA
$ 495
ILLINOIS
Net
MISSOURI
NEW YORK
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 380
Net
$ 380
Net
$ 380
Net
$ 325
Net
Net
TO 3/31/09
CALL
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
TO 3/31/09
CALL
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
CALL
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
To:CHICAGO
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:CHICAGO
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
To:ST. LOUIS
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:ST. LOUIS
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
To:NEW YORK
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:NEW YORK
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
CALL
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
To:ATLANTA
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:ATLANTA
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
PERFECT TRAVEL
$ 525
To:DALLAS
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
TO 3/31/09
To:DALLAS
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
TO 3/31/09
To:DALLAS
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
TO 3/31/09
To:DALLAS/FT. WORTH
PERFECT TRAVEL
CALL
$ 395
To:WASHINGTON DC
PERFECT TRAVEL
CALL
WASHINGTON, DC
$ 195
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
To:PITTSBURGH
PERFECT TRAVEL
TEXAS
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CALL
$ 525
PENNSYLVANIA
BOSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
PHILADELPHIA
DAILY SKED AIR
COLUMBUS
DAILY SKED AIR
To:LOS ANGELES
PERFECT TRAVEL
To:LOS ANGELES
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
PERFECT TRAVEL
To:SAN FRANCISCO
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
PERFECT TRAVEL
To:SAN FRANCISCO
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:MONTREAL
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:OTTAWA
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:TORONTO
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:TORONTO
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:TORONTO
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:TORONTO
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:VANCOUVER
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:VANCOUVER
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
CANADA
465
VALIDITY
PERIOD
SUPPLIER
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
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MAX
SUPPLIER
PERIOD
VALIDITY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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DEPARTING
TRIP
TYPE
#
DAYS
ROUND TRIP PRICE
MIN
MAX
SUPPLIER
PERIOD
VALIDITY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 425
Net
$ 550
To:ANTIGUA
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL CARIBBEAN;800-999-9912
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 325
Net
$ 450
To:ARUBA
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL CARIBBEAN;800-999-9912
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 365
Net
$ 495
To:BARBADOS
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL CARIBBEAN;800-999-9912
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL CARIBBEAN;800-999-9912
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;STI SAME;OTHER CITIES
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;STI SAME;OTHER CITIES
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;STI SAME;OTHER CITIES
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;STI SAME;OTHER CITIES
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;STI SAME;OTHER CITIES
ANTIGUA
ARUBA
BARBADOS
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
BOSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
NEWARK
DAILY SKED AIR
PHILADELPHIA
DAILY SKED AIR
BOSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
DETROIT
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
NEWARK
DAILY SKED AIR
PHILADELPHIA
DAILY SKED AIR
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
$ 495
To:PUNTA CANA
TRAVEL PEOPLE
To:SANTIAGO
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:SANTIAGO
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:SANTIAGO
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:SANTIAGO
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:SANTO DOMINGO
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:SANTO DOMINGO
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:SANTO DOMINGO
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:SANTO DOMINGO
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:SANTO DOMINGO
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
$ 299
Net
$ 290
Net
$ 374
Net
$ 265
Net
$ 318
Net
$ 243
Net
$ 288
Net
$ 418
Net
$ 243
Net
$ 318
Net
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 325
Net
$ 450
To:GRENADA
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL CARIBBEAN;800-999-9912
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 475
Net
$ 550
To:POINT-A-PITRE
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL CARIBBEAN;800-999-9912
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 120
Net
$ 240
To:PORT AU PRINCE
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL CARIBBEAN;800-999-9912
FT LAUDERDALE
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 148
Net
$ 218
To:MONTEGO BAY
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL CARIBBEAN;800-999-9912
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
Net
$ 550
To:FORT DE FRANCE
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL CARIBBEAN;800-999-9912
GRENADA
GUADELOUPE
HAITI
JAMAICA
MARTINIQUE
$ 475
PUERTO RICO
ATLANTA
DAILY SKED AIR
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
COMMISSIONABLE FARES TO
CARIBBEAN 800-447-4013
$ 448
Net
$ 218
Net
To:SAN JUAN
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:SAN JUAN
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
$ 335
Net
$ 450
To:ST. MAARTEN
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL CARIBBEAN;800-999-9912
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 460
Net
$ 590
To:ST. KITTS
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL CARIBBEAN;800-999-9912
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 325
Net
$ 450
To:ST. LUCIA
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL CARIBBEAN;800-999-9912
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 735
To:ST. VINCENT
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL CARIBBEAN;800-999-9912
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 385
To:PORT OF SPAIN
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL CARIBBEAN;800-999-9912
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 250
To:ST. THOMAS
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL CARIBBEAN;800-999-9912
SAINT MARTIN
ST. KITTS
ST. LUCIA
ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES
Net
$ 845
TRINIDAD & TOBAGO
Net
$ 495
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS
MARCH 2009
Net
$ 360
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GO AWAY! GO...UP & AWAY
SAVE UP TO 50% ON BUSINESS CLASS TRAVEL
CALL UP & AWAY TRAVEL: 800-275-8001 • 212-889-2345
New York • Washington • Boston • Miami • Los Angeles
54 EUROPE
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NET FARES IN COACH & BUSINESS CLASS
TO ASIA, AFRICA, EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST
www.upandaway.com
MARCH 2009
TRIP
DEPARTING TYPE
#
DAYS
ROUND TRIP PRICE
MIN
MAX
BOSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 382
CLEVELAND
$ 542
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
$ 396
DAILY SKED AIR
WASHINGTON DC
$ 402
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 468
ALBANIA
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
Net
Net
Net
Net
Net
SUPPLIER
To:TIRANA
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:TIRANA
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:TIRANA
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:TIRANA
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:YEREVAN
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
ARMENIA
NET/COMM
VALIDITY
PERIOD
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
212-481-1800;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM
AUSTRIA
www.vienna.info
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 307
DAILY BUSINESS
$ 2095
DAILY SKED TUR
$ 799
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 401
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 270
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 240
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 364
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 310
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
Net
Net
To:VIENNA
ADVENTURE INT’L TRAVEL
ARROW TRAVEL
CZECH VACATIONS
CZECH VACATIONS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
UP & AWAY
To:VIENNA
ADVENTURE INT’L TRAVEL
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
Net
To:BAKU
IMPRESSA CLUB, LTD.
Net
Net $ 3695
Net
Net
AZERBAIJAN
$ 200
To:MINSK
RUSSIAN AMERICAN CONSULT.
To:MINSK
AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
BELARUS
DAILY
NEW
DAILY
DAILY
TOUR PKG 3
YORK
SKED AIR
SKED AIR
$ 220
$ 390
Net
NET/COMM
TO 3/31/09
ALL YEAR
1/5/09-4/2/09
1/5/09-4/2/09
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-542-2487;OW;PTA;BIZ;OTHR CITIES
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
WWW.CZECHVACATIONS.COM;800-321-2999
WWW.CZECHVACATIONS.COM;800-321-2999
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FLY SR;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-542-2487;OW;PTA;BIZ;OTHR CITIES
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
OTH CITY;718-645-8578;IMPRESSACLUB.COM
ALL YEAR
877-268-2677;VISAS;HTLS AVBL ALL BELAR.
12/25/08-4/2/09
ALL YEAR
OW $330;NET;CALL:800-228-0877
212-481-1800;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;ANR SAME;OTHER CITIES
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;ANR SAME;OTHER CITIES
ALL YEAR
800-371-1871;OW/PTA/BIZ/OTHR CITIES
BELGIUM
BOSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
PHILADELPHIA
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 263
Net
$ 230
Net
$ 260
Net
To:BRUSSELS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:BRUSSELS
UP & AWAY
To:BRUSSELS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA
$ 680
Net
To:SARAJEVO
INTERNET TOURS, INC.
CONSOLIDATOR NET FARES AND OVERRIDE COMMISSIONS
TO WORLDWIDE DESTINATIONS FROM ALL U.S. GATEWAYS
800-742-2776
MARCH 2009
www.picassotravel.com
WWW.JAXFAX.COM
Groups: 877-742-2776
EUROPE
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ADDRESS
WEBSITE
I N F O R M AT I O N ,
CONTACT
FOR
MINNEAPOLIS/ST.PAUL
$ 650
Net
DAILY SKED AIR
BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA
To:SARAJEVO
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
BRITAIN
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CLASS FARES: SAVE UP TO 50%
Cheapest Economy Class Net Fares to Worldwide Destinations. Search Your fares at www.panexpresstravel.com
800-518-7437 • 800-518-7726 • 877-475-1049 • FAX 212-730-1486 • Email: info@panexpresstravel.com
ATLANTA
$ 162
DAILY SKED AIR
BOSTON
$ 1595
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 135
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 205
$ 261
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 210
DAILY SKED AIR
DALLAS/FT. WORTH
$ 2985
DAILY BUSINESS
DETROIT
$ 327
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
$ 3800
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY BUSINESS
$ 2800
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 348
$ 350
DAILY SKED AIR
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 315
$ 320
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY BUSINESS
$ 1295
$ 255
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 3500
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 250
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 230
SAN FRANCISCO
DAILY BUSINESS
$ 1595
SEATTLE
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 345
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 275
CHICAGO
DAILY BUSINESS
$ 2759
NEW YORK
DAILY BUSINESS
$ 1942
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 255
Net
Net $ 3650
Net
Net
Net
Net
Net $ 4929
Net
Net
Net $ 4900
Net
Net
Net
Net
Net $ 3550
Net
Net
Net $ 3850
Net
$ 650
Net
Net $ 4945
Net $ 3875
Net
BULGARIA
DAILY TOUR PKG 7
$
BOSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
$
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
ATLANTA
DAILY SKED AIR
PHILADELPHIA
DAILY SKED AIR
550
$ 725
405
Net
425
406
Net
Net
505
Net
399
374
Net
Net
445
404
Net
Net
452
Net
362
Net
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
ATLANTA
DAILY SKED AIR
BOSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
Net
$ 455
Net
$ 485
Net
$ 470
Net
$ 519
Net
$ 505
Net
CROATIA
56 EUROPE
To:SOFIA
INTERNET TOURS, INC.
To:SOFIA
INTERNET TOURS, INC.
To:SOFIA
INTERNET TOURS, INC.
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:SOFIA
INTERNET TOURS, INC.
To:SOFIA
INTERNET TOURS, INC.
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:SOFIA
INTERNET TOURS, INC.
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:VARNA
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:VARNA
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:LAS PALMAS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:LAS PALMAS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
CANARY ISLANDS
$ 505
To:LONDON
C & H INTERNATIONAL
To:LONDON
ARROW TRAVEL
C & H INTERNATIONAL
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
UP & AWAY
To:LONDON
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:LONDON
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:LONDON
EXTRA VALUE AIR
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
UP & AWAY
To:LONDON
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
UP & AWAY
To:LONDON
ARROW TRAVEL
CROWN PETERS
EXTRA VALUE AIR
IMPRESSA CLUB, LTD.
UP & AWAY
To:LONDON
ARROW TRAVEL
To:LONDON
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:LONDON
UP & AWAY
To:MANCHESTER
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:MANCHESTER
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
UP & AWAY
$ 685
To:DUBROVNIK
TRAVEL PEOPLE
To:ZAGREB
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:ZAGREB
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:ZAGREB
INTERNET TOURS, INC.
WWW.JAXFAX.COM
SEASONAL
888-708-0088;SODE.DELRISCO@CNHINTL.COM
ALL YEAR
SEASONAL
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
866-288-5663;KEN.CHONG@CNHINTL.COM
800-295-3436;CALL FOR BUSINESS
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FLY BA;800-275-8001;617-236-8100;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FLY BA;800-275-8001;323-852-9775;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR BUS./OTH CITIES
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
ALL YEAR
FROM 3/1/09
ALL YEAR
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
OTH CITY;718-645-8578;IMPRESSACLUB.COM
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
ALL YEAR
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR BUS CL/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;202-639-0520;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
ALL YEAR
800-371-1871;FIT/CAR/HTL AVBL.
ALL YEAR
800-371-1871;OW/PTA/BIZ/OTHR CITIES
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
800-371-1871;OW/PTA/BIZ/OTHR CITIES
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
800-371-1871;OW/PTA/BIZ/OTHR CITIES
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
800-371-1871;OW/PTA/BIZ/OTHR CITIES
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
800-371-1871;OW/PTA/BIZ/OTHR CITIES
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;VAR SAME;OTHER CITIES
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;VAR SAME;OTHER CITIES
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL EUROPE;800-999-9912
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
800-371-1871;OW/PTA/BIZ/OTHR CITIES
MARCH 2009
ARROW TRAVEL www.arrowtravel.com
FOR WORLDWIDE BUSINESS/FIRST CLASS BULK FARES • 866-FLY-ARROW ( 359-2776)
#
ROUND TRIP PRICE
TRIP
MAX
DEPARTING TYPE DAYS MIN
NEW YORK
$ 428
Net
DAILY SKED AIR
WASHINGTON DC
$ 440
Net
DAILY SKED AIR
SUPPLIER
To:ZAGREB
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:ZAGREB
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED TUR
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED TUR
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
To:KARLOVY VARY
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
To:PRAGUE
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:PRAGUE
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:PRAGUE
ADVENTURE INT’L TRAVEL
AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD
CZECH VACATIONS
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
PANORAMA TRAVEL, LTD.
UP & AWAY
CZECH REPUBLIC
NET/COMM
$ 321
Net
$ 495
Net
$ 307
Net
$ 301
Net
$ 699
NET/COMM
$ 297
Net
$ 298
Net
NEW YORK
DAILY BUSINESS
$ 2150
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 330
SEATTLE
DAILY BUSINESS
$ 2695
WASHINGTON DC
$ 2245
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 325
DENMARK
Net $ 2950
Net
Net $ 4425
Net $ 3875
Net
To:COPENHAGEN
ARROW TRAVEL
UP & AWAY
To:COPENHAGEN
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:COPENHAGEN
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 735
Net
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 852
Net
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 530
Net
NEWARK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 640
Net
SAN FRANCISCO
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 852
Net
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 725
Net
To:TALLINN
VYTIS TOURS
To:TALLINN
VYTIS TOURS
To:TALLINN
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
VYTIS TOURS
To:TALLINN
VYTIS TOURS
To:TALLINN
VYTIS TOURS
To:TALLINN
VYTIS TOURS
NEW
DAILY
DAILY
DAILY
To:HELSINKI
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
UP & AWAY
VYTIS TOURS
ESTONIA
YORK
SKED AIR
SKED AIR
SKED AIR
FINLAND
NEW YORK
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
ATLANTA
DAILY BUSINESS
BOSTON
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY SKED AIR
CHICAGO
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY BUSINESS
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
$ 348
Net
$ 530
Net
FRANCE
$ 2150
$ 341
$ 245
Net $ 3550
Net
Net
$ 2768
Net $ 4895
$ 1989
$ 294
Net $ 4625
Net
$ 2552
$ 303
Net $ 4495
Net
$ 2250
$ 4200
Net $ 3950
Net
$ 439
$ 345
Net
Net
$
$
$
$
Net
Net
Net
Net
341
3800
200
245
$ 650
To:NICE
ARROW TRAVEL
CROWN PETERS
UP & AWAY
To:PARIS
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:PARIS
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:PARIS
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:PARIS
ARROW TRAVEL
EXTRA VALUE AIR
To:PARIS
CROWN PETERS
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:PARIS
CROWN PETERS
EXTRA VALUE AIR
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
UP & AWAY
VALIDITY
PERIOD
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
SPA CZECH REP;800-952-3519/212-481-1800
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
12/25/08-4/2/09
1/2/09-3/25/09
ALL YEAR
1/5/09-3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-542-2487;OW;PTA;BIZ;OTHR CITIES
OW $178;NET;CALL:800-228-0877
WWW.CZECHVACATIONS.COM;800-321-2999
212-481-1800;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM
WB AVBL;800-204-7130
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
CALL
800-778-9847;ADD-ONS AVBL.
CALL
800-778-9847;FITS AVBL.
ALL YEAR
CALL
212-481-1800;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM
800-778-9847;ADD-ONS,FIT’S AVBL.
CALL
800-778-9847;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
CALL
800-778-9847;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
CALL
800-778-9847;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
CALL
212-481-1800;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
800-778-9847;OW AVAILABLE
ALL YEAR
FROM 3/1/09
TO 3/31/09
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
ALL YEAR
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
FROM 3/1/09
TO 3/31/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
800-295-3436;CALL FOR BUS CL/OTH CITIES
FROM 3/1/09
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
SAVE UP TO 60% on First & Business Class & International & Domestic Fares
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MARCH 2009
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SEE
EMAIL
&
ADDRESS
WEBSITE
I N F O R M AT I O N ,
CONTACT
FOR
SAVE UP TO 60% on First & Business Class & International & Domestic Fares
AGENTS CHOICE TRAVEL • 866-522-0068 • wwthoustontx@aol.com
PORTLAND,OR
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 572
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 285
To:PARIS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:PARIS
UP & AWAY
FRANCE
NEW
DAILY
DAILY
DAILY
YORK
SKED AIR
SKED AIR
SKED AIR
Net
Net
To:TBILISI
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
PANORAMA TRAVEL, LTD.
UP & AWAY
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;202-639-0520;BIZ OK
ALL YEAR
1/5/09-3/25/09
TO 3/31/09
212-481-1800;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM
ADD-ONS WB AVBL;800-204-7130
FLY SR;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR BUS CL/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
SEASONAL
866-206-8065;KALYANI.RAVI@CNHTRAVEL.COM
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;323-852-9775;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
ALL YEAR
FROM 3/1/09
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
800-295-3436;CALL FOR BUS CL/OTH CITIES
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR BUS CL/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;202-639-0520;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR BUS CL/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR BUS CL/OTH CITIES
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;202-639-0520;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
FROM 3/1/09
888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:CRUISES/TOURS
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
TO 3/31/09
888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:CRUISES/TOURS
GEORGIA (EX SOVIET REPUBLIC)
NET/COMM
$ 447
Net
$ 450
Net
BOSTON
$
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DALLAS
DAILY SKED AIR
$
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
$
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
$
SAN FRANCISCO
DAILY SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DENVER
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
HOUSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DALLAS
DAILY SKED AIR
$
MEMPHIS
DAILY SKED AIR
$
INDIANAPOLIS
DAILY SKED AIR
$
CHICAGO
DAILY BUSINESS
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
CHARLOTTE
DAILY SKED AIR
$
BUFFALO
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DENVER
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEWARK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
SAN FRANCISCO
DAILY SKED AIR
$
SEATTLE
DAILY SKED AIR
$
GERMANY
ATLANTA
DAILY SKED TUR 7
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
BALTIMORE(BWI)
DAILY SKED AIR
$
BOSTON
DAILY SKED TUR 7
$
289
Net
$ 659
230
Net
230
Net
300
Net
350
Net
303
320
Net
Net
1995
250
3600
269
210
Net $ 3950
Net
Net
Net $ 650
Net
299
Net
270
Net
355
Net
230
Net
387
Net
387
Net
432
Net
472
Net
2095
Net $ 4150
275
260
230
Net
Net
Net
270
Net
399
Net
392
Net
413
Net
357
Net
270
Net
435
Net
718
Net
$ 659
$ 750
$ 750
GREECE
58 EUROPE
699
501
Net
473
Net
699
$ 875
$ 875
To:BERLIN
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:BERLIN
UP & AWAY
To:DUSSELDORF
UP & AWAY
To:FRANKFURT
C & H INTERNATIONAL
To:FRANKFURT
UP & AWAY
To:FRANKFURT
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
UP & AWAY
To:FRANKFURT
ARROW TRAVEL
CROWN PETERS
EXTRA VALUE AIR
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
UP & AWAY
To:FRANKFURT
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:FRANKFURT
UP & AWAY
To:HAMBURG
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:HAMBURG
UP & AWAY
To:HERINGSDORF
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:HOF
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:LEIPZIG
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:MANNHEIM
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:MUNICH
ARROW TRAVEL
To:MUNICH
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
UP & AWAY
To:MUNICH
UP & AWAY
To:NUREMBERG
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:PADERBORN
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:ROSTOV
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:SAARBRUECKEN
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:STUTTGART
UP & AWAY
To:STUTTGART
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:WESTERLAND
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:ATHENS
AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS
CROWN PETERS
To:ATHENS
CROWN PETERS
To:ATHENS
AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS
WWW.JAXFAX.COM
MARCH 2009
SAVE UP TO 60% on First & Business Class & International & Domestic Fares
AGENTS CHOICE TRAVEL • 866-522-0068 • wwthoustontx@aol.com
BOSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
$
CINCINNATI
$
DAILY SKED AIR
CLEVELAND
$
DAILY SKED AIR
COLUMBUS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
DALLAS
DAILY SKED TUR 7
$
DETROIT
DAILY SKED AIR
$
FT LAUDERDALE
DAILY SKED AIR
$
HOUSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
$
LAS VEGAS
DAILY SKED AIR
$
LOS ANGELES
$
DAILY SKED TUR 7
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW ORLEANS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
$
DAILY SKED TUR 7
DAILY SKED TUR 7
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NORFOLK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
PHOENIX
DAILY SKED AIR
$
PITTSBURGH
DAILY SKED AIR
$
SALT LAKE CITY
DAILY SKED AIR
$
SAN DIEGO
DAILY SKED AIR
$
SAN FRANCISCO
DAILY SKED AIR
$
ST. LOUIS
DAILY SKED AIR
$
TAMPA
DAILY SKED TUR 7
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
699
1350
389
350
Net
Net
504
Net
592
Net
504
Net
607
Net
648
Net
612
Net
508
Net
650
552
Net
473
Net
To:ATHENS
CROWN PETERS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:ATHENS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:ATHENS
CROWN PETERS
To:ATHENS
CROWN PETERS
To:ATHENS
CROWN PETERS
To:ATHENS
AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS
To:ATHENS
CROWN PETERS
To:ATHENS
CROWN PETERS
To:ATHENS
CROWN PETERS
To:ATHENS
CROWN PETERS
To:ATHENS
AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS
CROWN PETERS
To:ATHENS
CROWN PETERS
To:ATHENS
AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS
CROWN PETERS
CROWN PETERS
UP & AWAY
To:ATHENS
CROWN PETERS
To:ATHENS
CROWN PETERS
To:ATHENS
CROWN PETERS
To:ATHENS
CROWN PETERS
To:ATHENS
CROWN PETERS
To:ATHENS
CROWN PETERS
To:ATHENS
CROWN PETERS
To:ATHENS
AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS
CROWN PETERS
To:ATHENS
CROWN PETERS
$ 220
Net
To:AMSTERDAM
UP & AWAY
$ 294
Net
$ 511
Net
$
$
$
$
$
$
Net
Net
Net
428
368
Net
Net
406
Net
560
Net
504
Net
504
Net
729
$ 915
520
Net
524
Net
504
Net
648
Net
745
648
Net
552
Net
$ 1020
$ 875
$ 980
HOLLAND
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED TUR
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
HUNGARY
DETROIT
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
307
260
353
749
356
260
Net
$ 359
Net
$ 330
Net
ITALY
MARCH 2009
To:BUDAPEST
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:BUDAPEST
ADVENTURE INT’L TRAVEL
To:BUDAPEST
ADVENTURE INT’L TRAVEL
AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD
CROWN PETERS
CZECH VACATIONS
CZECH VACATIONS
UP & AWAY
To:FLORENCE
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:FLORENCE
UP & AWAY
WWW.JAXFAX.COM
FROM 3/1/09
TO 3/31/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
TO 3/31/09
888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:CRUISES/TOURS
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
TO 3/31/09
FROM 3/1/09
888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:WEDDNGS/TOURS
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
TO 3/31/09
FROM 3/1/09
FROM 3/1/09
TO 3/31/09
888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:WEDDNGS/TOURS
AIR;6N ATH;CITY TOUR;MORE
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
TO 3/31/09
FROM 3/1/09
888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:CULTURAL TOURS
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
TO 3/31/09
FLY FI;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
800-542-2487;OW;PTA;BIZ;OTHR CITIES
TO 3/31/09
12/25/08-4/2/09
FROM 3/1/09
1/5/09-3/20/09
1/7/09-3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-542-2487;OW;PTA;BIZ;OTHR CITIES
OW $176;NET;CALL;800-228-0877
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
WWW.CZECHVACATIONS.COM
WWW.CZECHVACATIONS.COM;800-321-2999
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
EUROPE
59
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PAGE
DIRECTORY
SEE
EMAIL
&
ADDRESS
WEBSITE
I N F O R M AT I O N ,
CONTACT
FOR
BOSTON
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY BUSINESS
CINCINNATI
$
DAILY SKED AIR
CLEVELAND
DAILY SKED AIR
$
HOUSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
$
LOS ANGELES
$
DAILY SKED AIR
MIAMI
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
$
DAILY SKED AIR
NEWARK
$
DAILY BUSINESS
PITTSBURGH
DAILY SKED AIR
$
SAN FRANCISCO
DAILY SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
$
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
4,6
SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
5,7
SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
ATLANTA
DAILY SKED AIR
$
BOSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
$
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
CINCINNATI
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DALLAS
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DULLES
DAILY SKED AIR
$
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
5,7
SKED AIR
$
5,7
BUSINESS
$
DAILY SKED TUR 5
$
DAILY SKED TUR 8
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEWARK
DAILY BUSINESS
$
PITTSBURGH
DAILY SKED AIR
$
TAMPA
DAILY SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
ATLANTA
DAILY SKED AIR
$
BOSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DENVER
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED TUR 8
$
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
ITALY
60 EUROPE
359
1705
Net
Net $ 3410
490
Net
504
Net
380
Net
435
Net
432
1612
350
Net
Net $ 3224
Net
2095
389
359
260
Net $ 3950
Net
Net
Net
1864
Net $ 3728
504
Net
365
Net
300
Net
579
300
Net
679
480
Net
364
300
Net
Net
355
Net
409
Net
355
380
Net
Net
490
Net
267
Net
330
Net
440
Net
$ 750
$ 1619
$ 1769
$ 750
$ 755
245
1999
399
699
335
579
260
$
$
$
$
499
2499
899
1199
Net
1864
Net $ 3728
481
Net
442
Net
380
286
300
Net
Net
Net
442
Net
359
310
Net
Net
465
Net
499
2095
364
260
$ 899
Net $ 3950
Net
Net
Net
$ 1619
To:MILAN
CROWN PETERS
PERFECT TRAVEL
To:MILAN
CROWN PETERS
To:MILAN
CROWN PETERS
To:MILAN
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:MILAN
UP & AWAY
To:MILAN
CROWN PETERS
PERFECT TRAVEL
UP & AWAY
To:MILAN
ARROW TRAVEL
CROWN PETERS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
UP & AWAY
To:MILAN
PERFECT TRAVEL
To:MILAN
CROWN PETERS
To:MILAN
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:MILAN
UP & AWAY
To:NAPLES
EUROFLY
UP & AWAY
To:PALERMO
EUROFLY
UP & AWAY
To:PISA
CROWN PETERS
UP & AWAY
To:ROME
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:ROME
CROWN PETERS
To:ROME
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:ROME
CROWN PETERS
To:ROME
C & H INTERNATIONAL
To:ROME
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:ROME
CROWN PETERS
To:ROME
EUROFLY
EUROFLY
AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS
AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS
CROWN PETERS
EUROFLY
UP & AWAY
To:ROME
PERFECT TRAVEL
To:ROME
CROWN PETERS
To:ROME
CROWN PETERS
To:ROME
CROWN PETERS
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
UP & AWAY
To:VENICE
CROWN PETERS
To:VENICE
CROWN PETERS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:VENICE
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:VENICE
AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS
ARROW TRAVEL
CROWN PETERS
UP & AWAY
WWW.JAXFAX.COM
FROM 3/1/09
CALL
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;323-852-9775;BIZ OK
FROM 3/1/09
CALL
TO 3/31/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
ALL YEAR
FROM 3/1/09
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
CALL
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR BUS CL/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;202-639-0520;BIZ OK
BEG. 5/6/09
TO 3/31/09
NSTP;COMM;WWW.EUROFLYVACATIONS.COM
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
BEG. 5/9/09
TO 3/31/09
NSTP;COMM;WWW.EUROFLYVACATIONS.COM
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
FROM 3/1/09
TO 3/31/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR BUS CL/OTH CITIES
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR BUS CL/OTH CITIES
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
SEASONAL
866-206-8065;KALYANI.RAVI@CNHTRAVEL.COM
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
1/9/09-3/29/09
1/9/09-3/29/09
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
FROM 3/1/09
BEG. 4/1/09
TO 3/31/09
NSTP;COMM;WWW.EUROFLYVACATIONS.COM
NSTP;COMM;WWW.EUROFLYVACATIONS.COM
888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:CRUISES/TOURS
888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:CRUISES/TOURS
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
NSTP;COMM;WWW.EUROFLYVACATIONS.COM
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
CALL
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FROM 3/1/09
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FLY BA;800-275-8001;202-639-0520;BIZ OK
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FROM 3/1/09
TO 3/31/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
ALL YEAR
FROM 3/1/09
TO 3/31/09
888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:CRUISES/TOURS
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
MARCH 2009
BALTIC STATES
L I T H U A N I A • L AT V I A • E S T O N I A
Scandinavia • Czech Republic • Russia
Group Departures • Air and Land Packages
Low Airfares • FITs
VYTIS TOURS 40-24 235th Street, Douglaston, NY 11363
TOLL FREE: 800-7789847 • 718-423-6161 • FAX: 718-423-3979
www.vytistours.com Email: Vyttours@earthlink.net
TRIP
DEPARTING TYPE
#
DAYS
CINCINNATI
DAILY SKED AIR
ROUND TRIP PRICE
MIN
MAX
SUPPLIER
$ 560
To:PRISTINIA
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
KOSOVO
Net
VALIDITY
PERIOD
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
CALL
800-778-9847;ADD-ONS AVBL.
CALL
800-778-9847;FITS,TOURS AVBL.
12/25/08-4/2/09
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
CALL
OW $220;NET;CALL:800-228-0877
212-481-1800;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
888-838-1674;212-245-1100;OW OK
800-778-9847;ADD-ONS,FIT’S;TOURS
CALL
800-778-9847;OTHER CITIES AVBL..
CALL
800-778-9847;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
CALL
800-778-9847;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
CALL
800-778-9847;FITS & TOURS AVBL.
CALL
800-778-9847;LAND AVBL.
CALL
800-778-9847;LAND AVBL.
12/25/08-4/2/09
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
CALL
OW $220;NET;CALL:800-228-0877
212-481-1800;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
800-778-9847;ADD-ONS,FIT’S,TOURS
CALL
800-778-9847;OW AVAILABLE
CALL
800-778-9847;OW AVAILABLE
CALL
800-778-9847;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
800-371-1871;OW/PTA/BIZ/OTHR CITIES
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
To:MALTA
UP & AWAY
To:MALTA
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
TO 3/31/09
VS/KM;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
To:CHISINAU
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
PANORAMA TRAVEL, LTD.
To:CHISINAU
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
ALL YEAR
1/5/09-3/31/09
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
C,WB,U.S. ADD-ONS AVBL;800-204-7130
ALL YEAR
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
SEASONAL
888-708-0088;SODE.DELRISCO@CNHINTL.COM
CHICAGO
$ 755
Net
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 852
Net
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 340
Net
NET/COMM
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 332
Net
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 460
Net
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 530
Net
NEWARK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 640
Net
SAN FRANCISCO
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 852
Net
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 725
Net
To:RIGA
VYTIS TOURS
To:RIGA
VYTIS TOURS
To:RIGA
AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
UNITED TOURS CORP.
VYTIS TOURS
To:RIGA
VYTIS TOURS
To:RIGA
VYTIS TOURS
To:RIGA
VYTIS TOURS
BOSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 495
Net
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 755
Net
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 545
Net
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 340
Net
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 371
Net
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 530
Net
NEWARK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 640
Net
PHILADELPHIA
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 745
Net
SAN FRANCISCO
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 545
Net
To:VILNIUS
VYTIS TOURS
To:VILNIUS
VYTIS TOURS
To:VILNIUS
VYTIS TOURS
To:VILNIUS
AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
VYTIS TOURS
To:VILNIUS
VYTIS TOURS
To:VILNIUS
VYTIS TOURS
To:VILNIUS
VYTIS TOURS
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 530
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 508
Net
To:SKOPJE
INTERNET TOURS, INC.
To:SKOPJE
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 360
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 439
Net
LATVIA
LITHUANIA
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
MACEDONIAN REPUBLIC
Net
MALTA
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
SEATTLE
DAILY SKED AIR
Net
MOLDOVA
ATLANTA
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
$ 490
Net
NET/COMM
NETHERLANDS
MARCH 2009
$ 249
Net
To:AMSTERDAM
C & H INTERNATIONAL
WWW.JAXFAX.COM
EUROPE
61
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PAGE
DIRECTORY
SEE
EMAIL
&
ADDRESS
WEBSITE
I N F O R M AT I O N ,
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
#
DAYS
ROUND TRIP PRICE
MIN
MAX
NORWAY
$ 325
Net
SUPPLIER
To:OSLO
UP & AWAY
VALIDITY
PERIOD
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
POLAND
CONSOLIDATOR NET FARES AND OVERRIDE COMMISSIONS
TO WORLDWIDE DESTINATIONS FROM ALL U.S. GATEWAYS
800-742-2776
NEW YORK
$
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED TUR
$
ATLANTA
DAILY SKED AIR
$
HOUSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
$
ATLANTA
$
DAILY SKED AIR
BOSTON
$
DAILY SKED AIR
CHICAGO
$
DAILY SKED AIR
DETROIT
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
HOUSTON
$
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
$
PHILADELPHIA
DAILY SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
www.picassotravel.com
320
329
Net
380
Net
428
Net
378
Net
332
Net
350
Net
385
410
Net
Net
360
Net
320
288
260
Net
Net
Net
310
Net
296
Net
356
Net
To:KRAKOW
AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD
CZECH VACATIONS
To:POZNAN
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:POZNAN
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:WARSAW
AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD
To:WARSAW
AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD
To:WARSAW
AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD
To:WARSAW
AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:WARSAW
AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD
To:WARSAW
AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
UP & AWAY
To:WARSAW
AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD
To:WARSAW
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:WROCLAW
AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD
$ 250
Net
To:LISBON
UP & AWAY
$ 505
Net
$ 320
Net
PORTUGAL
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
To:BUCHAREST
INTERNET TOURS, INC.
To:BUCHAREST
UP & AWAY
ROMANIA
Groups: 877-742-2776
12/25/08-4/2/09
1/5/09-3/20/09
EWR SAME;OW $290;NET;800-228-0877
WWW.CZECHVACATIONS.COM;800-321-2999
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
12/25/08-4/2/09
KRK,GDN SAME;OW $224;NET;800-228-0877
12/25/08-4/2/09
KRK SAME;OW $196;NET;CALL:800-228-0877
12/25/08-4/2/09
KRK SAME;OW $320;NET;CALL:800-228-0877
12/25/08-4/2/09
TO 3/31/09
KRK,GDN SAME;OW $228;NET;800-228-0877
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
12/25/08-4/2/09
KRK,GDN SAME;OW $354;NET;800-228-0877
12/25/08-4/2/09
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
GDN,KTW SAME;OW $224;NET;800-228-0877
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
12/25/08-4/2/09
KRK SAME;OW $290;NET;CALL:800-228-0877
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
12/25/08-4/2/09
KRK,GDN SAME;OW $210;NET;800-228-0877
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;617-236-8100;BIZ OK
ALL YEAR
800-371-1871;OW/PTA/BIZ/OTHR CITIES
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
RUSSIA
CONSOLIDATOR NET FARES AND OVERRIDE COMMISSIONS
TO WORLDWIDE DESTINATIONS FROM ALL U.S. GATEWAYS
800-742-2776
www.picassotravel.com
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 925
Net $ 1125
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
DAILY HTL PKG
3
$ 210
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
NEW YORK
DAILY BUSINESS
$ 2050
Net $ 3250
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 357
Net
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
DAILY BUSINESS
CALL FOR QUOTE
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 230
Net
DAILY HTL PKG
3
$ 210
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 348
Net
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 320
Net
VARY
SHIP PKG 11
$ 1200
$ 1760
SAN FRANCISCO
DAILY HTL PKG
3
$ 210
To:IRKUTSK
TRAVEL PEOPLE
To:MOSCOW
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
To:MOSCOW
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
RUSSIAN AMERICAN CONSULT.
To:MOSCOW
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
To:MOSCOW
ARROW TRAVEL
CROWN PETERS
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
PANORAMA TRAVEL, LTD.
RUSSIAN AMERICAN CONSULT.
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
UP & AWAY
RUSSIAN AMERICAN CONSULT.
To:MOSCOW
RUSSIAN AMERICAN CONSULT.
Groups: 877-742-2776
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL EUROPE:800-999-9912
ALL YEAR
800-952-3519;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM
ALL YEAR
ALL YEAR
ALL YEAR
800-952-3519;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
877-268-2677;VISAS;HTLS AVBL ALL RUSSIA
ALL YEAR
800-952-3519;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM
ALL YEAR
FROM 3/1/09
ALL YEAR
ALL YEAR
ALL YEAR
1/6/09-3/31/09
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
ALL YEAR
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
212-481-1800;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
OTHER CITIES AVAIL;800-204-7130
877-268-2677;HTLS AVBL ALL RUSSIA
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
877-268-2677;VISA SVCS;HTLS;ALL GATES
ALL YEAR
877-268-2677;VISAS;HTLS AVBL ALL RUSSIA
FOR
CONTACT
TRIP
DEPARTING TYPE
62 EUROPE
WWW.JAXFAX.COM
MARCH 2009
#
DAYS
TRIP
DEPARTING TYPE
ROUND TRIP PRICE
MIN
MAX
VALIDITY
PERIOD
SUPPLIER
RUSSIA HAS NEVER BEEN CLOSER...
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
l ONLY A STEP AWAY
Mission Valley Trave...IT’S
SEATTLE
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
$ 334
Net
DAILY SKED AIR
DETROIT
$ 520
Net
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
NEW YORK
DAILY HTL PKG
3
$ 210
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 320
Net
VARY
SHIP PKG 11
$ 1200
$ 1760
SAN FRANCISCO
NET/COMM
DAILY SKED AIR
WASHINGTON DC
$ 334
Net
DAILY SKED AIR
To:MOSCOW
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
To:MOSCOW
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:ST. PETERSBURG
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:ST. PETERSBURG
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
To:ST. PETERSBURG
RUSSIAN AMERICAN CONSULT.
UP & AWAY
RUSSIAN AMERICAN CONSULT.
To:ST. PETERSBURG
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
To:ST. PETERSBURG
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
To:GLASGOW
UP & AWAY
SCOTLAND
800-952-3519;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
800-952-3519;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
ALL YEAR
877-268-2677;HTLS AVBL ALL RUSSIA
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
877-268-2677;VISA SVCS;HTLS;ALL GATES
ALL YEAR
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
To:BELGRADE
INTERNET TOURS, INC.
To:BELGRADE
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
ALL YEAR
800-371-1871;OW/PTA/BIZ/OTHR CITIES
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
1/7/09-3/31/09
800-542-2487;OW;PTA;BIZ;OTHR CITIES
WWW.CZECHVACATIONS.COM;800-321-2999
TO 3/31/09
800-542-2487;OW;PTA;BIZ;OTHR CITIES
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
CALL
FROM 3/1/09
TO 3/31/09
888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:CRUISES/TOURS
888-822-5236;AIR,HTLS & TOURS AVBL.
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:CRUISES/TOURS
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
CALL
FROM 3/1/09
TO 3/31/09
888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:CRUISES/TOURS
888-822-5236;AIR,HTLS & TOURS AVBL.
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
CALL
TO 3/31/09
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
Net
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 505
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 388
Net
NEW
DAILY
DAILY
NEW
DAILY
$ 307
$ 439
Net
$ 350
Net
To:BRATISLAVA
ADVENTURE INT’L TRAVEL
CZECH VACATIONS
To:KOSICE
ADVENTURE INT’L TRAVEL
$ 649
Net
To:LJUBLJANA
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
$ 330
Net
$ 499
$ 262
$ 315
$ 240
Net
Net
Net
YORK
SKED AIR
SKED TUR
YORK
SKED AIR
Net
SLOVAKIA
ATLANTA
DAILY SKED AIR
SLOVENIA
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED TUR
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED TUR
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED TUR
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
SPAIN
CHICAGO
DAILY BUSINESS
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
14
14
14
$ 1199
$ 699
$ 1899
$ 330
Net
$ 599
$ 262
$ 315
$ 240
Net
Net
Net
$ 240
Net
$ 2577
Net $ 4295
$ 330
Net
$ 1599
SWEDEN
NEW
DAILY
NEW
DAILY
DAILY
DAILY
DAILY
YORK
SKED AIR
YORK
BUSINESS
BUSINESS
BUSINESS
SKED AIR
SWITZERLAND
$ 250
Net
$
$
$
$
Net $ 3650
Net $ 3975
Net $ 3514
Net
2095
2460
1757
250
+ SWISSTIX
WWW.MVTI.US
ALL YEAR
ALL YEAR
$ 225
SERBIA
//
To:BARCELONA
UP & AWAY
To:BARCELONA
AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS
BT TOURS
CROWN PETERS
UP & AWAY
To:COSTA DEL SOL
AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS
To:MADRID
UP & AWAY
To:MADRID
AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS
BT TOURS
CROWN PETERS
UP & AWAY
To:MALAGA
UP & AWAY
To:STOCKHOLM
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:STOCKHOLM
UP & AWAY
To:BASEL
UP & AWAY
To:GENEVA
ARROW TRAVEL
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
PERFECT TRAVEL
UP & AWAY
.com
Call us at:
800-878-5228
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MARCH 2009
WWW.JAXFAX.COM
EUROPE
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SEE
EMAIL
&
ADDRESS
WEBSITE
I N F O R M AT I O N ,
#
DAYS
CHICAGO
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
DAILY BUSINESS
MIAMI
DAILY BUSINESS
NEW YORK
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY SKED AIR
ROUND TRIP PRICE
MIN
MAX
SWITZERLAND
$
$
$
$
2150
2360
1864
366
Net $ 3650
Net $ 3989
Net $ 3728
Net
$ 2263
Net $ 4526
$ 1840
Net $ 3680
$ 2460
$ 1760
$ 250
Net $ 3975
Net $ 3515
Net
MIAMI
DAILY SKED TUR 7
$ 599
NEW YORK
$ 499
DAILY SKED TUR 7
$ 393
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 300
DAILY SKED AIR
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 334
TURKEY
$ 1199
$ 999
Net
Net
SUPPLIER
To:ZURICH
ARROW TRAVEL
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
PERFECT TRAVEL
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:ZURICH
PERFECT TRAVEL
To:ZURICH
PERFECT TRAVEL
To:ZURICH
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
PERFECT TRAVEL
UP & AWAY
To:ISTANBUL
AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS
To:ISTANBUL
AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS
CROWN PETERS
IMPRESSA CLUB, LTD.
To:ISTANBUL
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
VALIDITY
PERIOD
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
CALL
TO 3/31/09
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
CALL
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
CALL
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
TO 3/31/09
CALL
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:CRUISES/TOURS
TO 3/31/09
FROM 3/1/09
ALL YEAR
888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:PILGIMAGES
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
OTH CITY;718-645-8578;IMPRESSACLUB.COM
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
UKRAINE
CONSOLIDATOR NET FARES AND OVERRIDE COMMISSIONS
TO WORLDWIDE DESTINATIONS FROM ALL U.S. GATEWAYS
800-742-2776
www.picassotravel.com
Groups: 877-742-2776
UKRAINE HAS NEVER BEEN CLOSER...
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 550
l ONLY A STEP AWAY
Mission Valley Trave...IT’S
Net
DAILY TOUR PKG 3
$ 295
ATLANTA
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
HOUSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 350
Net
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
DAILY BUSINESS
CALL FOR QUOTE
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 250
Net
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 282
Net
SAN FRANCISCO
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
SEATTLE
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 390
Net
DAILY SKED AIR
NET/COMM
DAILY TOUR PKG 3
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 255
NET/COMM
FT LAUDERDALE
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 560
YUGOSLAVIA
Net
$ 795
To:DNEPROPETROVSK
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
To:KIEV
RUSSIAN AMERICAN CONSULT.
ALL YEAR
To:KIEV
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
ALL YEAR
To:KIEV
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
ALL YEAR
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
ALL YEAR
To:KIEV
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
ALL YEAR
To:KIEV
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
ALL YEAR
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
ALL YEAR
To:KIEV
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
ALL YEAR
To:KIEV
AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD
12/25/08-4/2/09
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
ALL YEAR
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
ALL YEAR
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
ALL YEAR
PANORAMA TRAVEL, LTD.
1/6/09-3/31/09
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
TO 3/31/09
To:KIEV
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
ALL YEAR
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
ALL YEAR
To:KIEV
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
ALL YEAR
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
ALL YEAR
To:LVOV
AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD
12/25/08-4/2/09
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
ALL YEAR
To:ODESSA
RUSSIAN AMERICAN CONSULT.
ALL YEAR
To:ODESSA
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
ALL YEAR
To:SARAJEVO
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
TO 3/31/09
//
WWW.MVTI.US
ALL USA TO ALL EUROPE;800-999-9912
877-268-2677;VISAS;HTLS FOR ALL UKRAINE
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
800-952-3519;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
800-952-3519;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
OW $330;NET;CALL:800-228-0877
212-481-1800;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
WB,ADDON;800-204-7130
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
800-952-3519;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
800-952-3519;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
OW $330;NET;CALL:800-228-0877
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
877-268-2677;VISAS;HTLS FOR ALL UKRAINE
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
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LOS ANGELES
DAILY BUSINESS
BAHRAIN
$ 3400
Net $ 5100
To:BAHRAIN
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:NILE CRS/TOURS
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:NILE CRS/TOURS
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FLY BA;800-275-8001;202-639-0520;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
CALL
TO 3/31/09
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
FLY BA;800-275-8001;323-852-9775;BIZ OK
CALL
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
1/7/09-3/31/09
MORE CIS;ADD-ONS AVBL;800-204-7130
EGYPT
DETROIT
DAILY SKED AIR
$
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED TUR 7
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED TUR 7
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
551
Net
699
$ 1499
599
361
Net
$ 1599
514
401
Net
Net
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 718
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 666
Net
IRAN
Net
To:CAIRO
UP & AWAY
To:CAIRO
AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS
To:CAIRO
AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS
UP & AWAY
To:CAIRO
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
UP & AWAY
To:TEHRAN
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:TEHRAN
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
ISRAEL
CHICAGO
DAILY COACH
LOS ANGELES
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY SKED AIR
MIAMI
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY COACH
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 513
Net
$ 1818
$ 460
Net $ 3306
Net
$
$
$
$
Net $ 3123
Net
Net
Net
1705
375
584
375
$ 369
Net
To:TEL AVIV
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:TEL AVIV
PERFECT TRAVEL
UP & AWAY
To:TEL AVIV
PERFECT TRAVEL
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
UP & AWAY
To:TEL AVIV
PANORAMA TRAVEL, LTD.
FOR
CONTACT
I N F O R M AT I O N ,
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
&
EMAIL
SEE
DIRECTORY
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TRIP
DEPARTING TYPE
#
DAYS
ROUND TRIP PRICE
MIN
MAX
VALIDITY
PERIOD
SUPPLIER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
CONSOLIDATOR NET FARES AND OVERRIDE COMMISSIONS
TO WORLDWIDE DESTINATIONS FROM ALL U.S. GATEWAYS
800-742-2776
NEW YORK
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY SKED AIR
NEWARK
DAILY BUSINESS
SEATTLE
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY SKED AIR
DETROIT
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
www.picassotravel.com
$ 1658
$ 295
Net $ 2976
Net
$ 1658
Net $ 2976
CALL FOR QUOTE
NET/COMM
To:AMMAN
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:AMMAN
CROWN PETERS
JORDAN
$ 616
Net
$ 635
Net
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 741
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 880
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 689
Net
To:KUWAIT
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:KUWAIT
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:KUWAIT
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
Net
To:BEIRUT
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
KUWAIT
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
Net
Net
LEBANON
$ 500
CHICAGO
DAILY BUSINESS
$ 3400
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 536
Net
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
Net
QATAR
Net $ 4950
SYRIA
$ 655
NEW YORK
DAILY BUSINESS
$
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
$
HOUSTON
DAILY BUSINESS
$
LOS ANGELES
DAILY BUSINESS
$
NEW YORK
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
To:TEL AVIV
PERFECT TRAVEL
UP & AWAY
To:TEL AVIV
PERFECT TRAVEL
To:TEL AVIV
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL
$ 795
Groups: 877-742-2776
CALL
TO 3/31/09
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
CALL
212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES
ALL YEAR
ALL YEAR
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FROM 3/1/09
BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
To:DOHA
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
To:DOHA
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
TO 3/31/09
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
To:DAMASCUS
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL MIDDLE EAST;800-999-9912
ALL YEAR
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
ALL YEAR
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
ALL YEAR
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
800-295-3436;CALL FOR RULES/OTH CITIES
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
To:ABU DHABI
EXTRA VALUE AIR
To:DUBAI
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:DUBAI
EXTRA VALUE AIR
To:DUBAI
EXTRA VALUE AIR
To:DUBAI
ARROW TRAVEL
EXTRA VALUE AIR
LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS
UP & AWAY
To:DUBAI
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
4275
Net
526
Net
4995
Net
4995
Net
3450
4495
3400
440
Net $ 5950
Net
Net $ 4950
Net
592
Net
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TRIP
DEPARTING TYPE
#
DAYS
ROUND TRIP PRICE
MIN
MAX
VALIDITY
PERIOD
SUPPLIER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ARGENTINA
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY SKED AIR
SKED AIR
T/F/S
NET FARES TO CENTRAL AND
SOUTH AMERICA 800-447-4013
$ 465
$ 369
Net
Net
$ 3300
$ 549
$ 465
Net
Net
Net
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 294
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 305
To:BUENOS AIRES
C-TRAVEL
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:BUENOS AIRES
EXTRA VALUE AIR
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
C-TRAVEL
To:BELIZE
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:BELIZE
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
BELIZE
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
MIAMI
$
DAILY SKED TUR
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
$
$
DAILY SKED TUR
DETROIT
DAILY SKED AIR
$
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED TUR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
ATLANTA
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DETROIT
DAILY SKED AIR
$
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
SAN FRANCISCO
DAILY SKED AIR
$
Net
Net
BRAZIL
465
Net
1299
$ 1999
475
2099
Net
760
Net
475
Net
465
799
460
Net
Net
926
Net
760
Net
659
Net
475
Net
2750
465
3800
460
Net $ 3950
Net
Net
Net
645
Net
$ 2499
$ 1399
CALL
TO 3/31/09
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL.NET
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
CALL
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL.NET
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
To:BELO HORIZONTE
C-TRAVEL
CALL
To:COSTA DO SAUIPE
GOTMYFARE.COM
2008-2009
To:MANAUS
C-TRAVEL
CALL
GOTMYFARE.COM
2008-2009
To:RIO DE JANEIRO
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
TO 3/31/09
To:RIO DE JANEIRO
C-TRAVEL
CALL
To:RIO DE JANEIRO
C-TRAVEL
CALL
GOTMYFARE.COM
2008-2009
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
TO 3/31/09
To:SAO PAULO
C-TRAVEL
CALL
To:SAO PAULO
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
TO 3/31/09
To:SAO PAULO
C-TRAVEL
CALL
To:SAO PAULO
C-TRAVEL
CALL
To:SAO PAULO
ARROW TRAVEL
ALL YEAR
C-TRAVEL
CALL
EXTRA VALUE AIR
ALL YEAR
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
TO 3/31/09
To:SAO PAULO
C-TRAVEL
CALL
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL.NET
ALL INC;5*;LEISURE;20% COM;800-722-4522
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL.NET
AMAZON CLIPPER CRS;800-722-4522;20%COMM
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL.NET
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL.NET
5*INTERCONT;LEISURE;10%COM;800-722-4522
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL..NET
888-SKY-BIRD;RIO SAME;OTHER CITIES
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL.NET
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL.NET
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL.NET
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
888-SKY-BIRD;RIO SAME;OTHER CITIES
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL.NET
CHILE
NET FARES TO CENTRAL AND
SOUTH AMERICA 800-447-4013
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 475
Net
$ 475
Net
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 355
Net
$ 445
Net
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED TUR
ATLANTA
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 1099
COLOMBIA
COSTA RICA
$ 296
$ 1099
Net
To:SANTIAGO
C-TRAVEL
To:SANTIAGO
C-TRAVEL
CALL
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL.NET
CALL
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL.NET
To:BOGOTA
C-TRAVEL
To:BOGOTA
C-TRAVEL
CALL
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL..NET
CALL
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL.NET
To:COSTA RICA
GOTMYFARE.COM
To:LIBERIA
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
2008-2009
11ADV TRS;10%COM;CARIB;PAC;800-722-4522
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
CONSOLIDATOR NET FARES AND OVERRIDE COMMISSIONS
TO WORLDWIDE DESTINATIONS FROM ALL U.S. GATEWAYS
800-742-2776
MARCH 2009
www.picassotravel.com
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Groups: 877-742-2776
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
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225
Net
211
Net
227
Net
260
Net
SKED TUR 10
$ 995
WKLY
AUSTIN
$ 352
DAILY SKED AIR
CHICAGO
$ 176
DAILY SKED AIR
DETROIT
$ 244
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 218
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 186
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 1095
Net
Net
Net
Net
Net
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
ADDRESS
WEBSITE
I N F O R M AT I O N ,
CONTACT
FOR
To:LIBERIA
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:LIBERIA
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:LIBERIA
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:LIBERIA
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:SAN JOSE
CARAVAN.COM
To:SAN JOSE
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:SAN JOSE
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:SAN JOSE
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:SAN JOSE
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:SAN JOSE
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
$ 325
Net
$ 450
$ 325
Net
$ 450
To:GUAYAQUIL
TRAVEL PEOPLE
To:QUITO
TRAVEL PEOPLE
Net
$ 995
To:CAYENNE
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ECUADOR
FRENCH GUIANA
$ 895
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
800-227-2826;FULLY ESCORTED
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL..
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL LAT AMER;800-999-9912
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL LAT AMER;800-999-9912
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL SO. AMERICA;800-999-9912
GUATEMALA
&
EMAIL
DALLAS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
SAN FRANCISCO
$
DAILY SKED AIR
COSTA RICA
NET FARES TO CENTRAL AND
SOUTH AMERICA 800-447-4013
WKLY
SKED TUR
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
11
$ 995
$ 1095
To:GUATEMALA CITY
CARAVAN.COM
ALL YEAR
To:GUATEMALA CITY
C-TRAVEL
CALL
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL.NET
800-227-2826;FULLY ESCORTED
$ 268
Net
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 425
Net
$ 550
To:GEORGETOWN
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL LAT AMER;800-999-9912
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 218
Net
$ 248
To:SAN PEDRO
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL LAT AMERICA;800-999-9912
ALL YEAR
800-227-2826;FULLY ESCORTED
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
800-227-2826;FULLY ESCORTED
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
GUYANA
HONDURAS
$ 184
Net
To:COPPER CANYON
CARAVAN.COM
To:GUADALAJARA
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:MEXICO CITY
CARAVAN.COM
To:MEXICO CITY
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 138
Net
To:MANAGUA
C-TRAVEL
CALL
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL.NET
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 320
Net
To:PANAMA CITY
C-TRAVEL
CALL
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL.NET
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 300
Net
To:ASUNCION
C-TRAVEL
CALL
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL.NET
MEXICO
WKLY
SKED TUR
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
WKLY
SKED TUR
DETROIT
DAILY SKED AIR
8
$ 995
$ 230
8
$ 1195
Net
$ 995
$ 1045
NICARAGUA
PANAMA
PARAGUAY
PERU
NET FARES TO CENTRAL AND
SOUTH AMERICA 800-447-4013
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED TUR
$ 699
Net $ 1399
To:PERU
GOTMYFARE.COM
2008-2009
WONDER OF THE WRLD;LEISURE;800-722-4522
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 599
Net
To:PARAMARIBO
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL LAT AMER;800-999-9912
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 465
Net
To:MONTEVIDEO
C-TRAVEL
CALL
1-866-580-2427 WWW.C-TRAVEL.NET
SURINAME
URUGUAY
70
CENTRAL & SOUTH AMERICA
$ 699
WWW.JAXFAX.COM
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TRIP
#
DEPARTING TYPE DAYS
www.picassotravel.com
ROUND TRIP PRICE
MIN
MAX
SUPPLIER
Groups: 877-742-2776
PERIOD
VALIDITY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WASHINGTON DC
$ 1220
DAILY SKED AIR
Net
To:KINSHASA
UP & AWAY
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-746-4766;202-639-0520;BIZ OK
PHILADELPHIA
DAILY SKED AIR
Net $ 1250
To:ADDIS ABABA
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912
Net
To:BANJUL
UP & AWAY
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-746-4766;202-639-0520;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL..
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;202-639-0520;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-746-4766;202-639-0520;BIZ OK
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-746-4766;202-639-0520;BIZ OK
CONGO REPUBLIC
ETHIOPIA
$ 999
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 1020
GAMBIA
CHICAGO
$ 722
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
$ 464
DAILY SKED AIR
WASHINGTON DC
$ 504
DAILY SKED AIR
Net
To:ACCRA
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:ACCRA
UP & AWAY
To:ACCRA
UP & AWAY
Net
To:CONAKRY
UP & AWAY
GHANA
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 895
Net
Net
GUINEA
HOUSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 1295
WASHINGTON DC
$ 878
DAILY SKED AIR
IVORY COAST
Net $ 1395
Net
To:ABIDJAN
TRAVEL PEOPLE
To:ABIDJAN
UP & AWAY
To:NAIROBI
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:NAIROBI
ARROW TRAVEL
GOWAY AIR
UP & AWAY
To:NAIROBI
TRAVEL PEOPLE
To:NAIROBI
UP & AWAY
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;202-639-0520;BIZ OK
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912
Net
To:MONROVIA
TRAVEL PEOPLE
To:MONROVIA
UP & AWAY
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-746-4766;202-639-0520;BIZ OK
BOSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 520
NEW YORK
DAILY BUSINESS
$ 3750
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 875
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 500
SEATTLE
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 1075
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 540
Net $ 4950
Net
Net
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 1548
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 1189
Net $ 1710
KENYA
Net
Net $ 1195
Net
LIBERIA
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 1295
Net $ 1795
To:ANTANANARIVO
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912
BOSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 1645
Net $ 1845
To:BAMAKO
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 1150
Net $ 1425
To:MAURITIUS
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FLY BA;800-275-8001;202-639-0520;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-746-4766;202-639-0520;BIZ OK
MADAGASCAR
MALI
MAURITIUS
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 725
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 675
HOUSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 554
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 464
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 651
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 504
Net
Net
To:KANO
TRAVEL PEOPLE
To:LAGOS
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:LAGOS
UP & AWAY
To:LAGOS
UP & AWAY
To:LAGOS
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
UP & AWAY
Net
To:KIGALI
UP & AWAY
NIGERIA
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 1189
Net
Net
Net
Net
RWANDA
$ 998
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hereby advised that the U.S. Department of Transportation requires that consumers be advised of the total amount of applicable taxes, fees and charges before
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#
TRIP
DEPARTING TYPE DAYS
ROUND TRIP PRICE
MIN
MAX
SUPPLIER
PERIOD
VALIDITY
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
WASHINGTON DC
$ 780
DAILY SKED AIR
Net
To:DAKAR
UP & AWAY
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-746-4766;202-639-0520;BIZ OK
WASHINGTON DC
$ 830
DAILY SKED AIR
Net
To:FREETOWN
UP & AWAY
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-746-4766;202-639-0520;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
SEASONAL
866-206-8065;KALYANI.RAVI@CNHTRAVEL.COM
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912
SENEGAL
SIERRA LEONE
Net
Net
To:CAPETOWN
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:CAPETOWN
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:CAPETOWN
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:JOHANNESBURG
EXTRA VALUE AIR
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:JOHANNESBURG
C & H INTERNATIONAL
To:JOHANNESBURG
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:JOHANNESBURG
ARROW TRAVEL
GOWAY AIR
UP & AWAY
To:JOHANNESBURG
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:JOHANNESBURG
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
UP & AWAY
$ 1380
Net $ 1840
To:KHARTOUM
TRAVEL PEOPLE
$ 834
Net $ 1224
$ 834
Net $ 1224
To:DAR ES SALAAM
TRAVEL PEOPLE
To:KILIMANJARO
TRAVEL PEOPLE
BOSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 1299
Net $ 1450
To:LOME
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912
PHILADELPHIA
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 454
Net
To:TUNIS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 1055
Net
To:ENTEBBE
UP & AWAY
TO 3/31/09
FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 1430
Net $ 1890
To:HARARE
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 680
RALEIGH-DURHAM
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 750
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 640
ATLANTA
DAILY BUSINESS
$ 4995
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 726
DALLAS
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 723
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 839
NEW YORK
DAILY BUSINESS
$ 3750
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 1288
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 665
ST. LOUIS
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 770
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 608
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 705
SOUTH AFRICA
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
Net
Net
Net
Net
Net
Net
Net
Net $ 4950
Net
Net
Net
SUDAN
MIAMI
DAILY SKED AIR
ORLANDO
DAILY SKED AIR
TANZANIA
TOGO
TUNISIA
UGANDA
ZIMBABWE
MARCH 2009
WWW.JAXFAX.COM
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CONTACT
I N F O R M AT I O N ,
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
&
EMAIL
SEE
DIRECTORY
PAGE
AUSTRALIA• NEW ZEALAND•ASIA PACIFIC
74
ASIA PACIFIC
WWW.JAXFAX.COM
MARCH 2009
TRIP
DEPARTING TYPE
#
DAYS
ROUND TRIP PRICE
MIN
MAX
VALIDITY
PERIOD
SUPPLIER
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
AUSTRALIA
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$
LOS ANGELES
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
$
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
$
DAILY BUSINESS
WASHINGTON DC
$
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
$
DAILY SKED AIR
BOSTON
$
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
DAILY BUSINESS
$
$
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY BUSINESS
$
$
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
1050
Net
850
1099
Net
Net
850
Net
850
1099
671
Net
Net
Net
4950
Net $ 6950
949
Net
1220
Net
802
Net
4550
850
7400
4990
1099
592
609
Net $ 5950
Net
Net
Net
Net
Net
Net
5900
1180
Net
Net
949
Net
To:ADELAIDE
AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED
To:BRISBANE
AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED
GOWAY AIR
To:CAIRNS
AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED
To:MELBOURNE
AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED
GOWAY AIR
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:MELBOURNE
ARROW TRAVEL
To:MELBOURNE
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:PERTH
AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED
To:SYDNEY
C & H INTERNATIONAL
To:SYDNEY
ARROW TRAVEL
AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED
AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED
EXTRA VALUE AIR
GOWAY AIR
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:SYDNEY
EXTRA VALUE AIR
GOWAY AIR
To:SYDNEY
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 739
Net
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
Net $ 1298
BANGLADESH
CAMBODIA
$ 798
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
$
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
CHICAGO
DAILY BUSINESS
$
LAS VEGAS
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY BUSINESS
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
1/25/09-6/30/09
866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL
1/25/09-6/30/09
ALL YEAR
866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL
800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM
1/25/09-6/30/09
866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL
1/25/09-6/30/09
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL
800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM
888-SKY-BIRD;SYD SAME;OTHER CITIES
ALL YEAR
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
1/25/09-6/30/09
866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL
SEASONAL
866-288-5663;KEN.CHONG@CNHINTL.COM
ALL YEAR
1/25/09-6/30/09
1/25/09-6/30/09
ALL YEAR
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL
866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
ALL YEAR
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
To:DHAKA
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
To:SIEM REAP
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL ASIA;800-999-9912
LMTD SEASON
800-421-4136;BUSINESS CLASS DISCOUNTS
TO 3/31/09
RATES CHNG;800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60
SEASONAL
888-823-8839;SHARON.ZHAO@CNHINTL.COM
ALL YEAR
LOW SEASON
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
800-926-7274;FARE@JALPAK.COM
ALL YEAR
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
LMTD SEASON
ALL YEAR
SEASONAL
ALL YEAR
800-421-4136;BUSINESS CLASS DISCOUNTS
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
888-823-8839;SHARON.ZHAO@CNHINTL.COM
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
LMTD SEASON
800-421-4136;BUSINESS CLASS DISCOUNTS
670
Net
480
Net
620
Net
3800
616
Net
Net
4500
Net
477
Net
680
2950
470
5000
Net
Net $ 4950
Net
Net
680
Net
To:BEIJING
ANA SALES AMERICAS
To:BEIJING
TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE
To:BEIJING
C & H INTERNATIONAL
To:BEIJING
EXTRA VALUE AIR
JALPAK INTERNATIONAL
To:SHANGHAI
EXTRA VALUE AIR
To:SHANGHAI
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:SHANGHAI
ANA SALES AMERICAS
ARROW TRAVEL
C & H INTERNATIONAL
EXTRA VALUE AIR
To:SHANGHAI
ANA SALES AMERICAS
CHINA
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 775
Net
To:RAROTONGA
AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED
ALL YEAR
866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 818
Net
To:NADI
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
COOK ISLANDS
FIJI
CONSOLIDATOR NET FARES AND OVERRIDE COMMISSIONS
TO WORLDWIDE DESTINATIONS FROM ALL U.S. GATEWAYS
800-742-2776
MARCH 2009
www.picassotravel.com
WWW.JAXFAX.COM
Groups: 877-742-2776
ASIA PACIFIC 75
80
PAGE
DIRECTORY
SEE
EMAIL
&
ATLANTA
DAILY SKED AIR
$
$
DAILY SKED AIR
CHICAGO
$
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY BUSINESS
$
$
DAILY SKED AIR
DENVER
$
DAILY SKED AIR
DETROIT
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
HOUSTON
$
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
$
DAILY BUSINESS
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY BUSINESS
$
$
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY SKED AIR
$
SAN FRANCISCO
$
DAILY SKED AIR
SEATTLE
DAILY SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
HONG KONG (CHINA)
I N F O R M AT I O N ,
Net
Net
5040
670
3200
564
Net
Net
Net
Net
557
Net
564
557
Net
Net
557
Net
655
469
484
2580
Net
Net
Net
680
5300
2950
3600
537
Net
Net
Net $ 4950
Net
Net
457
Net
469
Net
680
544
537
Net
Net
Net
To:HONG KONG
C & H INTERNATIONAL
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:HONG KONG
ANA SALES AMERICAS
ANA SALES AMERICAS
EXTRA VALUE AIR
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:HONG KONG
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:HONG KONG
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:HONG KONG
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:HONG KONG
GOWAY AIR
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE
TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE
To:HONG KONG
ANA SALES AMERICAS
ANA SALES AMERICAS
ARROW TRAVEL
EXTRA VALUE AIR
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:HONG KONG
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:HONG KONG
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:HONG KONG
ANA SALES AMERICAS
JALPAK INTERNATIONAL
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
SEASONAL
TO 3/31/09
888-708-0088;SODE.DELRISCO@CNHINTL.COM
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES
LMTD SEASON
LMTD SEASON
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
800-421-4136;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
800-421-4136;BUSINESS CLASS DISCOUNTS
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES
800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60;NO ADV.
18% COMM ON PUB FARES;CST#1017187-60
LMTD SEASON
LMTD SEASON
ALL YEAR
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
800-421-4136;BUSINESS CLASS DISCOUNTS
800-421-4136;ALL OTHER CITIES AVBL.
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES
LMTD SEASON
LOW SEASON
TO 3/31/09
800-421-4136;BUSINESS CLASS DISCOUNTS
800-926-7274;FARE@JALPAK.COM
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES
T O L E A R N M O R E A B O U T T R AV E L I N G T O I N D I A V I S I T
W W W.
.ORG
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CLASS FARES: SAVE UP TO 50%
Cheapest Economy Class Net Fares to Worldwide Destinations. Search Your fares at www.panexpresstravel.com
800-518-7437 • 800-518-7726 • 877-475-1049 • FAX 212-730-1486 • Email: info@panexpresstravel.com
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
AUSTIN
DAILY SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
ATLANTA
DAILY BUSINESS
$
BOSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
$
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$
440
690
Net
Net
629
Net
655
Net
710
Net
4800
Net
630
Net
672
Net
410
533
410
690
Net
Net
Net
Net
1060
Net
To:BOMBAY
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
UP & AWAY
To:BOMBAY
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:CHENNAI
C & H INTERNATIONAL
To:CHENNAI
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:DELHI
EXTRA VALUE AIR
To:DELHI
C & H INTERNATIONAL
To:DELHI
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:DELHI
C & H INTERNATIONAL
PANORAMA TRAVEL, LTD.
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
UP & AWAY
To:MUMBAI
GOWAY AIR
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FLY EK;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
SEASONAL
866-206-8065;KALYANI.RAVI@CNHTRAVEL.COM
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
SEASONAL
866-288-5663;KEN.CHONG@CNHINTL.COM
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
SEASONAL
1/6/09-3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
888-823-8839;SHARON.ZHAO@CNHINTL.COM
OTHER CITIES;ADD-ONS AVAIL;800-204-7130
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
FLY EK;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK
ALL YEAR
800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM
CONSOLIDATOR NET FARES AND OVERRIDE COMMISSIONS
TO WORLDWIDE DESTINATIONS FROM ALL U.S. GATEWAYS
FOR
CONTACT
531
564
INDIA
WEBSITE
ADDRESS
SAVE UP TO 60% on First & Business Class & International & Domestic Fares
AGENTS CHOICE TRAVEL • 866-522-0068 • wwthoustontx@aol.com
800-742-2776
76
ASIA PACIFIC
www.picassotravel.com
WWW.JAXFAX.COM
Groups: 877-742-2776
MARCH 2009
All NIPPON AIrways
JAPAN & ASIA
A STAR ALLIANCE MEMBER
TO/FROM: BKK.BJS.CAN.DLC.HAN.HGH.HKG.MNL.NRT.PNH.RGH.SHA.SHE.SIN.SGN.TAC.TAD.TPE.VTE.XMN
JA P A N DO ME STIC F LIG H T
LOWEST NET FARES
1 S ECTOR $ 9 9
& EXCELLENT COMMISSION
* DEPENDING ON CURRENCY EXCHANGE RATE.
HOT DEALS ARE HERE!!!
JAPAN RAIL PASS*
$
UA NW BUSINESS CLASS NET
SALES AMERICAS
Fax: 646-366-0679
LOS ANGELES
$ 760
DAILY SKED AIR
WASHINGTON DC
$ 797
DAILY SKED AIR
INDONESIA
Net
Net
To:BALI, DENPASAR
GOWAY AIR
To:JAKARTA
JALPAK INTERNATIONAL
• 7 DAYS ......
• 14 DAYS ........
• 21 DAYS ........
CALL
US
TOLL
247
$
$
394
504
FREE
AT
800-421-4136
E-mail: nyarc@anahallousa.com
ALL YEAR
800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM
LOW SEASON
800-926-7274;FARE@JALPAK.COM
JAPAN
SAVE UP TO 60% on First & Business Class & International & Domestic Fares
AGENTS CHOICE TRAVEL • 866-522-0068 • wwthoustontx@aol.com
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
LOS ANGELES
1234
SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
AUSTIN
DAILY SKED AIR
$
CHICAGO
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DETROIT
DAILY SKED AIR
$
LOS ANGELES
1346
BUSINESS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
SAN ANTONIO
DAILY SKED AIR
$
SAN FRANCISCO
DAILY BUSINESS
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
650
Net
4000
680
Net
Net
680
Net
415
Net
660
Net
300
Net
425
Net
550
Net
3995
Net
485
Net
2900
390
345
Net
Net
2850
3995
530
520
Net $ 3750
Net
Net
Net
400
Net
3500
Net
540
Net
KAZAKHSTAN
DAILY
TOUR PKG 3
$ 346
To:ANYWHERE
ANA SALES AMERICAS
To:ANYWHERE
ANA SALES AMERICAS
ANA SALES AMERICAS
To:ANYWHERE
ANA SALES AMERICAS
To:NAGOYA
TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE
To:OKINAWA
JALPAK INTERNATIONAL
To:OSAKA
TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE
To:OSAKA
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:TOKYO
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:TOKYO
EXTRA VALUE AIR
To:TOKYO
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:TOKYO
TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE
TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:TOKYO
ARROW TRAVEL
EXTRA VALUE AIR
TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:TOKYO
C & H INTERNATIONAL
To:TOKYO
EXTRA VALUE AIR
To:TOKYO
JALPAK INTERNATIONAL
To:ALMATY
RUSSIAN AMERICAN CONSULT.
LMTD SEASON
800-421-4136;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
LMTD SEASON
LMTD SEASON
800-421-4136;RAILPASS & LAND ALSO AVBL.
800-421-4136;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
LMTD SEASON
800-421-4136;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60;FARES CHNG
LOW SEASON
800-926-7274;FARE@JALPAK.COM
TO 3/31/09
800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60;FARES CHNG
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
18% COMM ON PUB FARES;CST#1017187-60
800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60;FARES CHNG
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
ALL YEAR
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60;RATES CHNG
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
SEASONAL
866-206-8065;KALYANI.RAVI@CNHTRAVEL.COM
ALL YEAR
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
LOW SEASON
800-926-7274;FARE@JALPAK.COM
ALL YEAR
877-268-2677;VISAS;HTLS AVBL ALL KAZAK.
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CLASS FARES: SAVE UP TO 50%
Cheapest Economy Class Net Fares to Worldwide Destinations. Search Your fares at www.panexpresstravel.com
800-518-7437 • 800-518-7726 • 877-475-1049 • FAX 212-730-1486 • Email: info@panexpresstravel.com
MARCH 2009
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EMAIL
&
ADDRESS
WEBSITE
I N F O R M AT I O N ,
CONTACT
FOR
#
DAYS
ROUND TRIP PRICE
MIN
MAX
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 456
PORTLAND,OR
$ 512
DAILY SKED AIR
WASHINGTON DC
$ 560
DAILY SKED AIR
KOREA
Net
Net
Net
KYRGYZSTAN
DAILY TOUR PKG 3
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 299
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 798
$ 310
MALAYSIA
Net $ 1298
SUPPLIER
To:SEOUL
TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE
To:SEOUL
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:SEOUL
JALPAK INTERNATIONAL
VALIDITY
PERIOD
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
TO 3/31/09
800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60;MORE CITIES
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
LOW SEASON
800-926-7274;FARE@JALPAK.COM
To:BISHKEK
RUSSIAN AMERICAN CONSULT.
To:BISHKEK
IMPRESSA CLUB, LTD.
ALL YEAR
877-268-2677;VISAS;HTLS AVBL ALL KYRGY.
ALL YEAR
OTH CITY;718-645-8578;IMPRESSACLUB.COM
To:KUALA LUMPUR
TRAVEL PEOPLE
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL ASIA;800-999-9912
NEW ZEALAND
CONSOLIDATOR NET FARES AND OVERRIDE COMMISSIONS
TO WORLDWIDE DESTINATIONS FROM ALL U.S. GATEWAYS
SEE
DIRECTORY
TRIP
DEPARTING TYPE
800-742-2776
BOSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
$
LOS ANGELES
$
DAILY BUSINESS
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
SAN FRANCISCO
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
$
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$
www.picassotravel.com
Net
3550
6400
790
7295
1025
783
Net $ 4950
Net
Net
Net
Net
Net
1399
Net
790
783
Net
Net
1275
Net
895
Net
825
Net
640
693
Net
Net
570
2650
Net
620
Net
500
Net
To:CEBU
TRAVEL PEOPLE
To:MANILA
ANA SALES AMERICAS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:MANILA
TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE
TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE
To:MANILA
C & H INTERNATIONAL
To:MANILA
JALPAK INTERNATIONAL
$ 915
Net
To:APIA
AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY BUSINESS
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
PHILIPPINES
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
SAMOA
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 470
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 480
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 480
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 560
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
ALL YEAR
1/25/09-6/30/09
1/25/09-6/30/09
ALL YEAR
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776
866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL
866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL
800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL.
800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM
888-SKY-BIRD;SYD SAME;OTHER CITIES
ALL YEAR
800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM
1/25/09-6/30/09
TO 3/31/09
866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
1/25/09-6/30/09
866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL ASIA;800-999-9912
LMTD SEASON
TO 3/31/09
800-421-4136;FC AVBL;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60;MORE CITIES
18% COMM ON PUB FARES;CST#1017187-60
SEASONAL
888-823-8839;SHARON.ZHAO@CNHINTL.COM
LOW SEASON
800-926-7274;FARE@JALPAK.COM
1/16/09-5/14/09
866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL
LMTD SEASON
800-421-4136;BUSINESS CLASS BULK AVBL.
800-421-4136;FC AVBL;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
Net
Net
LMTD SEASON
LOW SEASON
800-421-4136;FC AVBL;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
800-926-7274;FARE@JALPAK.COM
$ 600
Net
To:COLOMBO
C & H INTERNATIONAL
SEASONAL
888-823-8839;SHARON.ZHAO@CNHINTL.COM
$ 919
Net
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
$ 765
Net
TO 3/31/09
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
$ 1048
Net
ALL YEAR
800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM
Net
TAHITI
ASIA PACIFIC
800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
LMTD SEASON
Net
SRI LANKA
78
$ 995
TO 3/31/09
To:SINGAPORE
ANA SALES AMERICAS
To:SINGAPORE
ANA SALES AMERICAS
To:SINGAPORE
ANA SALES AMERICAS
JALPAK INTERNATIONAL
SINGAPORE
LAS VEGAS
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
To:AUCKLAND
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:AUCKLAND
ARROW TRAVEL
AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED
AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED
EXTRA VALUE AIR
GOWAY AIR
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:AUCKLAND
GOWAY AIR
To:AUCKLAND
AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:CHRISTCHURCH
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:CHRISTCHURCH
AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED
1318
Groups: 877-742-2776
To:PAPEETE
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:PAPEETE
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
To:PAPEETE
GOWAY AIR
WWW.JAXFAX.COM
MARCH 2009
DETROIT
$
DAILY SKED AIR
HONOLULU
$
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY BUSINESS
$
NEW YORK
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
WASHINGTON DC
$
DAILY SKED AIR
TAIWAN
ATLANTA
DAILY SKED AIR
$
BOSTON
DAILY SKED AIR
$
CHICAGO
$
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
LOS ANGELES
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
DAILY BUSINESS
$
NEW YORK
DAILY BUSINESS
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
$
DAILY SKED AIR
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$
Net
491
Net
510
2690
Net
680
575
Net
Net
536
Net
461
Net
480
Net
5040
470
Net
Net
775
550
2290
Net
Net
5300
480
443
Net
Net
Net
480
443
Net
Net
798
Net $ 1298
To:BANGKOK
C & H INTERNATIONAL
To:BANGKOK
C & H INTERNATIONAL
To:BANGKOK
ANA SALES AMERICAS
ANA SALES AMERICAS
To:BANGKOK
GOWAY AIR
TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE
TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE
To:BANGKOK
ANA SALES AMERICAS
ANA SALES AMERICAS
C & H INTERNATIONAL
To:BANGKOK
ANA SALES AMERICAS
JALPAK INTERNATIONAL
To:PHUKET
TRAVEL PEOPLE
Net
To:TONGATAPU
AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED
Net
To:TASHKENT
RUSSIAN AMERICAN CONSULT.
To:TASHKENT
UNITED TOURS CORP.
THAILAND
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
TONGA
$ 986
UZBEKISTAN
DAILY TOUR PKG 3
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$ 160
$ 726
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$
CHICAGO
DAILY SKED AIR
$
LOS ANGELES
DAILY SKED AIR
$
NEW YORK
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
WASHINGTON DC
DAILY SKED AIR
$
DAILY SKED AIR
$
To:TAIPEI
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:TAIPEI
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:TAIPEI
TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE
TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE
To:TAIPEI
ANA SALES AMERICAS
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS
To:TAIPEI
JALPAK INTERNATIONAL
660
VIETNAM
875
Net
520
620
Net
530
722
Net
Net
530
700
Net
Net
To:HANOI
GOWAY AIR
To:HO-CHI-MINH
ANA SALES AMERICAS
To:HO-CHI-MINH
TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE
To:HO-CHI-MINH
ANA SALES AMERICAS
C & H INTERNATIONAL
To:HO-CHI-MINH
ANA SALES AMERICAS
JALPAK INTERNATIONAL
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-227-2065;BLCKOUT;CST#1017187-60
18% COMM ON PUB FARES;CST#1017187-60
LMTD SEASON
TO 3/31/09
800-421-4136;ALL OTHER CITIES AVBL.
888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
LOW SEASON
800-926-7274;FARE@JALPAK.COM
SEASONAL
888-708-0088;SODE.DELRISCO@CNHINTL.COM
SEASONAL
866-288-5663;KEN.CHONG@CNHINTL.COM
LMTD SEASON
LMTD SEASON
800-421-4136;OTHER CITIES AVBL..
800-421-4136;BUSINESS CLASS DISCOUNTS
ALL YEAR
TO 3/31/09
TO 3/31/09
800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM
VIA OSA;800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60
18% COMM ON PUB FARES;CST#1017187-60
LMTD SEASON
LMTD SEASON
SEASONAL
800-421-4136;OTHER CITIES AVBL.
800-421-4136;BUSINESS CLASS DISCOUNTS
888-823-8839;SHARON.ZHAO@CNHINTL.COM
LMTD SEASON
LOW SEASON
800-421-4136;BUSINESS CLASS DISCOUNTS
800-926-7274;FARE@JALPAK.COM
ALL YEAR
ALL USA TO ALL ASIA;800-999-9912
1/16/09-5/14/09
866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL
ALL YEAR
877-268-2677;VISAS;HTLS AVBL ALL UZBEK.
TO 3/31/09
888-838-1674;212-245-1100;OW OK
ALL YEAR
CITY(SAIGON)
LMTD SEASON
CITY(SAIGON)
TO 3/31/09
CITY(SAIGON)
LOW SEASON
SEASONAL
CITY(SAIGON)
LMTD SEASON
LOW SEASON
MarketPlace
AIR CHARTER ESCROW DEPOSITORY BANKS
AIR BROKERAGE INTERNATIONAL
NATIONAL CITY BANK
800-494-7886 • www.airbrokerage.com
Contact: David Valpredo: 248-729-8375
www.nationalcity.com/corporate
Contact Steve Berger: steve@airbrokerage.com
7947 Racoon Hollow Court, Pleasanton, CA 94588;
FAX: 925-417-1341
MARCH 2009
Leading depository escrow bank for public air charters, private charters,
special purpose depository escrow agreements, surety trust agreements,
standby letters of credit, Travel Funds Protection Plan (TFPP) and more.
Our clients include: charter operators, air carriers, charter brokers, travel
agents, cruise lines, wholesale tour operators and participating ground
vendors. Domestic and international coverage.
Fax: 248-729-8803. David.Valpredo@nationalcity.com
755 West Big Beaver, Suite 1400, Troy, MI 48084
WWW.JAXFAX.COM
800-421-4136;BUSINESS CLASS DISCOUNTS
800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60;RATES CHNG
800-421-4136;BUSINESS CLASS DISCOUNTS
888-823-8839;SHARON.ZHAO@CNHINTL.COM
800-421-4136;BUSINESS CLASS BULK AVBL.
800-926-7274;FARE@JALPAK.COM
ADVERTISE IN THIS DIRECTORY
CALL KATIE AT 203-301-0255.
AIR CHARTER BROKERS
Aircraft charter and leasing service for travel
agents, tour operators, special interest/affinity
groups, executive charters, cruise lines, government agencies and air carriers worldwide.
800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM
SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS
Customized F.I.T.S & Group Tours to ITALY
VISIT ITALY TOURS
800-255-3537 • www.VisitItalyTours.com
310-649-9080, Fax 310-649-6880, info@VisitItalyTours.com
9841 Airport Blvd. Suite 1424, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Visit Italy Tours is Italy’s finest Tour Operator specializing in F.I.T.S
and custom designed tours to Italy. No one does Italy like us from
the cultural capitals of Rome, Florence, Venice, Naples, Milan and
Palermo or the minor art cities of Siena, San Gimignano, Assisi,
Cortona, and Taormina. Choose from our vast selection of hotels,
car rentals, chauffeur driven services, rail, gourmet food and wine
itineraries, romantic escapades, pre and post cruise programs. Our
expert staff caters to both individuals and group travel.
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EXTRA VALUE AIR
PICASSO TRAVEL
14305 Madison Ave., P.O. Box 770410, Lakewood, OH 44107; 800-5422487: 216-228-7171; Fax: 216-228-7170; slovaktr@ix.netcom.com
150 Boulder Ridge Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583; 800-910-0575, Fax: 914-4786186 • 1155 Warburton Ave. Suite 6P, Yonkers, NY 10701; 800-758-1382;
Fax: 914-966-1979; • 14 Jana Drive, Weston, CT 06883; 800-990-7321;
Fax: 203-222-1804 • sales@extravalueair.com; www.extravalueair.com
11099 S. La Cienaga Blvd, Suite 210, Los Angeles, CA 90045; 800-PICASSO, Fax: 310-645-1206 • 350 Fifth Ave, N Y, NY 10118; 800-247-7283;
212-244-5454; Fax: 212-240-0747 • 5250 W Century Blvd.,Ste 626, Los
Angeles, CA 90045; 310-645-4400;www.picassotravel.com
®
& MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES & TOURS
AEGEAN
1702 Quentin Rd., Brooklyn, NY 11229; 888-968-0335; 718-645-6499; Fax:
718-645-4865; www.aegeanmedtours.com; aegean@aol.com
AGENTS CHOICE TRAVEL
1302 Waugh Dr, Suite 398, Houston, TX 77019; 866-522-0068; 713-9740091; Fax 713-974-0098
AIR ASTANA
285 Westside Ave, Suite 277-278, Jersey City, NJ, 07305; 888.855.1557;
usa.sales@airastana.com, usa.reservations@airastana.com
AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD, INC.
505 Eighth Ave, Ste 801, New York, NY 10018; 212-586-5230; 800-2280877 ex NY; Fax: 212-581-7925; info@amta.com ; www.amta.com
TOURIST OFFICE FOR FLANDERS, BELGIUM
PRIME TRAVEL
620 8th Ave., 44 fl., New York, NY 10018, 212-758-8130, F: 212-355-7675;
www.visitflanders.us
999 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 525, Coral Gables, FL 33134; 800-4474013; 305-441-0622; Fax: 305-441-0853
GERMAN NATIONAL TOURIST OFFICE
QATAR AIRWAYS
122 East 42nd St, New York, NY 10168; 800-651-7071, 212-661-7200; Fax:
212-661-7174; info@gntonyc@d-z-t.com, www.cometogermany.com
1750 Tysons Blvd, 4th Floor, Mclean, VA 22102; qatarairways.com;
www.qatarairwaysus.com
GOTMYFARE.COM
RUSSIAN AMERICAN CONSULTING CORP.,
200 S. Garfield Ave., Alhambra, CA 91801; 800-722-4522; Fax: 626-3719156; www.gotmyfare.com
45 W. 34th St, Ste 703, New York, NY 10001; 877-268-2677; 212-268-9336;
Fax: 212-268-9368; racc@russianconsulting.com; www.russianconsulting.com
GOWAY TRAVEL
5757 W Century Blvd, Ste 807, Los Angeles, CA; 800-387-8850; Fax 800665-4432; res@goway.com; www.goway.com; www.gowayagent.com
SITA WORLD–AIR DIVISION
GROUP SYSTEMS AMERICA
SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS INC- SKY VACATIONS
800-553-4939, fax: 914-287-2404, www.anguilla-vacation.com
285 Westside Avenue, Suite 277-278, Jersey City, NJ, 07305;
www.groupsystemsamerica.com
ANTIGUA & BARBUDA DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM
G.T.T. INTERNATIONAL
24701 Swanson Rd., Southfield, MI 48033; 888-SKY-BIRD; 248-372-4800;
Fax: 248-372-4810
• 104 S. Michigan Ave., Ste 1425, Chicago, IL 60603; 312-606-9600; Fax
312-606-0925
• 2637 West Peterson Ave., Chicago, IL 60659; 773-878-0300; Fax. 773878-7543
• Empire State Bdg; 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 610; New York, NY 10118;
212-563-0300; Fax 212-563-2056; newyork@skybird-travel.com
• 3913 Old Lee Highway #32B, Fairfax, VA 22030; 703-934-8999; Fax. 703734-8157
• 360 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Suite 2050, El Segundo, CA 90245: 310-6473400; Fax. 310-647-5800
• 1601 Bayshore Highway, Suite 340, Burlingame, CA 94010 • skybirdtravel.com • Akshay Shaw: akshay@skybirdtravel.com
ANA SALES AMERICA
1251 Avenue of the America, Suite 823, New York NY 10020; 800-4214136; 917-229-4930; Fax: 646-366-0679; nyarc@anahallousa.com
ANGUILLA TOURISM BOARD
New York, NY; 888-268-4227, 212-541-4117, Fax 212-541-4789; www.antigua-barbuda.org, email: info@antigua-barbuda.org
ARROW TRAVEL
280 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016; 212-889-2550; Fax: 212-8895959; 866-359-2776; www.arrowtravel.com; info@arrowtravel.com
ATLAS DESTINATION MANAGEMENT COMPANY
Vukovarska 19,20000 Dubrovnik, Croatia; 385-2-044-2589; Fax: 385-2041-1100; sonja.kise@atlas.hr; www.atlas-croatia.com
AUSSIE ADVENTURES
4200 Eutaw Drive, Boulder, CO 80303-3627; 866-828-AUSSIE; 303-8280757; Fax: 303-828-0820; info@aussie-adventures.com
AUSTRIAN AIRLINES
17-20 Whitestone Exwy, Whitestone, NY 11357; 800-843-0002; 718-6708622; Fax: 718-670-8619; www.austrian.com
BT TOURS
27 Pacific St, Newark, NJ 07105; 888-822-5236; 973-690-5344; Fax:973690-5543; bttours@aol.com
C & H INTERNATIONAL
4751 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 201, Los Angeles, CA 90010; 800-833-8888;
323-933-2288; Fax: 323-939-2286; www.cnhintl.com
CARAVAN TOURS, INC.
401 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611; 800-CARAVAN; 312-321-9800;
Fax: 312-321-9810; www.caravantours.com; info@caravantours.com
CHANTECLAIR TRAVEL / AKA- C-TRAVEL
152 West 36th St, Ste 805, NY, NY 10018; 866-361-3500, 212-695-3514; F:
212-695-8333, info@chanteclairtravel.com; www.chanteclairtravel.com
CLOUD TOURS
Newtown Plaza, 31-09 Newtown Ave., Long Island City, NY
11102;800-223-7880; 718-721-3808; Fax: 718-721-4019; info@cloudtours.com; www.cloudtours.com
4100 Spring Valley Rd., #202, Dallas TX 75244; 800-485-6828; Fax: 972239-5068; • 900 Fourth Ave., #555, Seattle, WA 98164; 800-827-5882; Fax:
206-381-5996 • 3250 Wilshire Blvd., #1908 Los Angeles CA 90010; 866868-8890; Fax: 213-251-9967 • 4810 Beauregard St., #224, Alexandria, VA
22312; 703-354-9288; Fax: 703-354-9567 • 9449 Balboa Ave., #212, San
Diego, CA 92123; 858-614-0260; Fax: 858-614-0312 • www.gttglobal.com;
airfares@gttglobal.com
HOMERIC TOURS & CHARTERS
55 East 59th St, NY, NY 10022; 212-753-1100; 800-223-5570; Fax: 212-7530319; W. Coast: 310-519-0366; 800-600-0377; Fax: 310-579-8246;
info@homerictours.com; www.homerictours.com
HUNGARIAN NATIONAL TOURIST OFFICE
ad@itonyc.com, www.incredibleindia.org; 212-586-4901, F 212-582-3274
INTERNET TOURS, INC.
SWISSTIX
11142 Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232; 800-371-1871, 310-2872670; fax: 310-287-1921
www.SWISSTIX.com; 800-878-5228
ISRAEL MINISTRY OF TOURISM
835 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 320Los Angeles, CA 90017; 213-680-3545; Fax:
213-488-9206
IMPRESSA CLUB LTD.
2307 Coney Island Ave, NY, NY, 11223; 718-645-8578; F. 718-336-6708
INDIA TOURISM
800 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017; 888-77-ISRAEL; 212-499-5660;
Fax: 212-499-5665; www.goisrael.com, info@goisrael.com
JALPAK INTERNATIONAL
1629 K St. NW, Ste 601, Washington, DC 20006; 800-926-7274; 202-8333531; Fax: 202-833-4370
KENYA AIRLINES
12 East 33rd St. Suite 1200, New York, NY 10016
DONNA FRANCA TOURS
LEGEND TRAVEL & TOURS
470 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215; 800-225-6290; 617-3759400; Fax: 617-266-1062
1730 South Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33415; 800-295-3436, Fax:
561-965-5482
DOWNTOWN TRAVEL
LOUIS CRUISE LINES
3 W. 35th Street. 8 Floor, New York, NY 10001; 800-952-3519; 212-4811800; Fax: 212-481-5516; downtowntravel@nyct.net; www.downtowntravel.com
2801 NE 183rd St, Ste 2204, Aventura, FL 33160; 877-568-4787, 786-2078429, F: 786-207-8430; www.louiscruises.com, nfilippidis@comcast.net
EAGLERIDER MOTORCYCLE RENTALS & TOURS
1640 Hempstead Turnpike, East Medow, NY 11554; Tel: 800-645-3880,
Travel Agent: www.lufthansa-usa.com/pr_tvlagt
350 Fifth Ave., Suite 4003, New York, NY 10118; 800-829-4416; 212-2798672; Fax: 212-279-8683; www.htz.hr; cntony@earthlink.net
CROWN PETERS
34-10 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106; 800-321-1199; 718-932-7800; Fax:
718-932-2930; travel@crownpeters.com; www.crownpeters.com
CZECH VACATIONS
11860 South La Cienega Boulevard, Hawthorne CA 90250-3461,
310-536-6777; Fax: 310-536-6770 rent@eaglerider.com;
www.eaglerider.com
EGYPTIAN TOURIST AUTHORITY
630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2305, New York, NY 10111; 212-332-2570; Fax:
212-956-6439; www.egypttourism.org; info@egypttourism.org
ELEGANT CRUISES
24 Vanderventer Avenue, Pt. Washington, NY 11050; 800-683-6767; 516767-9302; Fax: 516-767-9303; www.elegantcruises.com; info@elegantcruises.com
ELITE TOURS & TRAVEL
LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIR
MARCH 2009
P.O. Box 209 Cumming, GA 30028; 877-778-3497; 678-319-9556; Fax: 678319-1448; www.travelegypt.us; terry@travelegypt.com
TRAVEL PEOPLE
10707 S.W. 104th St., Miami, FL 33176; 800-999-9912; 305-596-4800; Fax:
305-596-2344; www.travelpeople1.com; world@travelpeople1.com
UNITED TOURS
701 7th Ave., #1000, New York, NY 10036-1505; 800-245-0203; 212-2451100; Fax: 212-245-0292
UP & AWAY TRAVEL
347 Fifth Ave., Suite 305, N Y, NY 10016; 212-889-2345; 800-275-8001; Fax:
212-889-2350
• 1010 Vermont Ave., Ste 1011, Washington, DC 20005; 800-746-4766;
202-639-0520; Fax: 202-639-0525;
• 376 Boyleston Street, Suite 204, Boston, MA 02116; 800-347-3813; 617236-8100; Fax: 617-247-2920 • 8383 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 1022, Beverly
Hills, CA 90211; 888-978-7629; 323-852-9775; Fax: 323-852-9771
• 2701 LeJeune Road, Suite 402, Coral Gables, FL 33134 877-876-2929;
305-446-9997; Fax: 305-446-0797 • www.upandaway.com
USACA (U.S. AIR CONSOLIDATORS ASSOCIATION)
17220 Newhope St., Suite 202, Fountain Valley, CA 92708; 800-795-1633;
714-556-8258; Fax: 714-556-6125; www.wvtours.com; sit@vwtours.com
MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL, INC.
VIENNA TOURIST BOARD
112 Cooperative Way, Kalispell, MT 59901; 800-321-8069; 406-758-4848;
Fax: 406-758-4828; www.mvti.com
NATIONAL TRADE SHOWS INC.
PO Box 109 Riverdale, NJ 07457; 973-835-1340 or 800-526-0041;
www.ntshows.com, info@ntshows.com.
PANORAMA TRAVEL, LTD.,
80
TRAVEL EGYPT
www.usaca.com
EUROFLYVACATIONS.COM
523 W. Sixth St, Ste 542, Los Angeles, CA 90014; 800-882-3983; 213-6249378; Fax: 213-624-4898; www.europtours.com, info@europtours.com
TRANS AM TRAVEL INC.
4222 King Street, Suite 130, Alexandria, VA 22302; 703-998-7676; 800822-7600; Fax: 703-824-8190 • 5200 W. Century Blvd., Ste 330, Los Angeles, CA 90045; 310-670-2111; Fax: 310-670-1875
• hdq@transamtravel.com; www.transamtravel.com
5171 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 111, Raleigh, North Carolina, 27612; 866993-0033; 919-782-1664, Fax 919-782-1664; info@marnellatours.com;
www.marnellatours.com
PAN EXPRESS TRAVEL, INC.
EUROPEAN TOURS
TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE
MARNELLA TOURS
28790 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 180, Woodmere, OH 44122; 800-354-8320;
800-ELITE-20; 216-514-9000; Fax: 216-514-9001
• 9070 Kimberly Blvd., Suite 49, Boca Raton, FL 33434; 561-208-7777;
Fax: 561-208-0700
200 Broadacres Drive, Bloomfield, New Jersey 07003; 800-459-4980
212-609-7070, fax 212-609-7077; www.euroflyvacations.com; info@euroflyvacations.com
SKYLINK TRAVEL
980 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 401, New York, NY 10018; 800-2476659; 212-573-8980; Fax: 212-573-8878
• 1025 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 213, Washington, DC 20036; 202-8226666; Fax: 202-755-8046
• 3525 West Peterson Avenue, Suite 301, Chicago, IL 60659; 773-4634667, Fax: 773-478-2501 • 8383 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 430, Beverly Hills,
CA 90211; 323-653-6718, Fax: 323-655-4393 • www.skylinkus.com
150 E. 58th St., 33rd Floor, New York, NY 10155; 212-355-0240; Fax: 212207-4102; info@gotohungary.com; www.gotohungary.com
450 7th Avenue, Suite 705, New York, NY 10123, Fax: 212-279-6602,
nyc@kenyaair.net; 866-536 9224 • 401 North Michigan Avenue, Suite
3320, Chicago, IL 60611-4255; Fax: 312-822-0048, chi@kenyaair.net; •
3050 Post Oak Boulevard, Suite 1320, Houston, TX 77056-6569, Fax: 713626-1905; hou@kenyaair.net
• 16250 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 115, Encino, CA 91436-2204, Fax: 818501-2098, lax@kenyaair.net
• 1235 Bay St, Ste 601, Toronto, ON M5R 3K4, Fax: 416-972-0185;
toronto@kenyaair.net, yyz@kenyaair.net
• 1166 Alberni Street, Suite 1406, Vancouver, BC V6E 3Z3, Fax: 604-6818953; yvr@kenyaair.net • www.kenyaair.net
CROATIAN NATIONAL TOURIST OFFICE
450 7th Avenue, Suite 705, New York, NY 10123, 10118; 212-279-6601
55 West, 39th Street, Suite 301, New York, NY 10018; 800-518-7437; 212719-9292; Fax: 212-730-1486; gen@panexpresstravel.com; www.panexpresstravel.com
12 East 33rd Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10016; 800-204-7130;212741-0033 Ext. 117; Fax: 212-645-6276; webmaster@panoramatravel.com;
www.panoramatravel.com
PERFECT TRAVEL
19 W. 44th Street, Suite 310, New York, NY 10036; ; 212-840-6777; Fax:
212-840-6707; sales@perfecttravel.net
VALUE WORLD TOURS
Obere Augartenstrasse 40, 1025 Vienna, Austria; 011-4312-111-4361;
Fax: 011-4312-168-492; 212-575-7723, Xt 16 ; gerble@vienna.info;
www.vienna.info
VISIT ITALY TOURS
9841 Airport Blvd. Suite 1424, Los Angeles, CA 90045; 800-255-3537,
310-649-9080, 310-649-6880; www.visititalytours.com
VYTIS TOURS
40-24 235th Street, Douglaston, NY 11363; 800-77-VYTIS; 718-423-6161;
Fax: 718-423-3979 ; vyttours@earthlink.net; www.vytistours.com
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