Home Based Travel Agent - May 2008 - (Page 22)

Deals Summer Potpourri From the Caribbean to Canada and London, here are some sweet vacation deals for your clients Classic Vacations is celebrating its 10-year anniversary in the Caribbean this year with the launch of its Caribbean Treasures 2008 campaign featuring more than 50 value-added offers. Raffles Resort Canouan Islands, St. Vincent and The Grenadines (www.canouan.raffles.com) is offering three nights in an Orchestra Garden-View Room from $649 per person. It includes roundtrip ground airport transfers, non-motorized water sports, nonalcoholic beverages in the mini-bar and full daily buffet breakfast. To view all of the Caribbean Treasures offers, visit www.classicvacations.com/caribbeantreasures. HOT FOR THE AGENT WESTERN CANADIAN RAIL ADVENTURE Grace Bay Rewards Turks & Caicos Visitors Grace Bay Club in Turks & Caicos is rewarding summer travelers with the Summer Special package. When guests book a five-night stay between June 1 and December 31, they will receive their sixth night free when booking a one-bedroom suite or higher room category. This package also includes one complimentary dinner for two as well as a choice of a round of golf or a therapeutic massage per adult. This offer is not valid for Junior Suites or Grace Bay Junior Suites. Visit www.gracebayclub.com. Travelers can see the splendor of Western Canada by rail when they board the Rocky Mountaineer train in Vancouver and head over the Continental Divide to Banff National Park. Experience Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, then travel north on Icefields Parkway, take an Ice Explorer ride on the Athabasca Glacier, and pass Athabasca Falls en route to Jasper. Cruise to Spirit Island on Maligne Lake and depart for Prince George, passing Mount Robson. Your rail journey then takes you to coastal Prince Rupert, where you can ferry south through the Inside Passage, a 15-hour voyage into prime humpback whale, porpoise and sea lion territory. In Port Hardy, travel south by motorcoach to charming Victoria, then return via ferry to mainland Vancouver. Land-only prices start at $4,379 (air-inclusive pricing also available). Vacation details: http://www. globusjourneys.com. Valid June 7 to September 13, 2008. London’s May Fair Hotel offers affordable luxury for those looking to travel in style, but still get the best “bang for the buck.” The May Fair’s Let Loose in London package, available Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights through Sept. 8, 2008, includes luxury accommodations, including 17.5 percent tax, full English breakfast and a Let Loose voucher booklet, including 20 percent savings at The May Fair Spa, 25 percent off dining at affiliated restaurants and exclusive London offers from The Tate Modern, National Gallery, National Theatre, Hamleys Toy Store and others. The recently renovated May Fair also offers an urban resort experience, featuring one of the city’s hottest bars, a spa and casino. Let Loose in London package rates start at £215 (approximately $429 U.S.) per room, based on double occupancy. For more information or reservations, contact The May Fair hotel toll free at 1-800-333-3333, or visit www.radisson edwardian.com/letloose. 22 Home-BasedTravelAgent MAY 2 0 0 8 http://www.canouan.raffles.com http://www.classicvacations.com/caribbeantreasures http://www.gracebayclub.com http://www.globusjourneys.com http://www.globusjourneys.com http://www.radissonedwardian.com/letloose http://www.radissonedwardian.com/letloose

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Home Based Travel Agent - May 2008 Contents Editor’s Note: When It’s Just Not Worth It Publisher’s Note: Never Underestimate Your Lifeline: When Things Go Wrong, You May Need To Agent Spotlight: Odyssey Travel’s Michelle Duncan New Technology: Resources That Can Help You Quickly Industry News: Costa Names Field Sales Director Hot Deals: From the Caribbean to Canada and London Success Stories Independent Associations Southern Swing Mexico Dominican Republic Cover Story: Australia Family Trips Theme Tours New Products: Urban At Ease Laptop Messenger Bag

Home Based Travel Agent - May 2008

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