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DESTINATIONS ALASKA Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess visits Skagway, Alaska, each week during the summer season Celebrating ALASKA Alaska commemorates 50 years of statehood with cruise packages for your clients THIS YEAR, ALASKA CELEBRATES ITS 50TH YEAR OF STATEHOOD, and although the actual date is January 3, the anniversary events will go on all year long. Travelers of all types—adventure seekers, nature lovers, cruisers and more—are expected to reap the benefits: Many tourism businesses are offering special 50th-anniversary deals that will reduce costs on experiences statewide, from flying around the tip of Mount McKinley (North America’s highest peak) to cruising the waters of the Inside Passage. More than 1.5 million people will visit Alaska this year, the vast majority arriving by the more than 3,000 passenger cruise ships that crowd into Alaska’s largest ports. While these huge vessels have their onboard attractions, small-ship guests know there’s a more intimate way to experience the “real” Alaska: the up20 | TravelAgent January 19, 2009 BY MICHAEL BROWNE close, casual and personal way. Travelers can celebrate the anniversary of Alaska’s statehood aboard Cruise West (www. cruisewest.com) on any of its 121 Alaska departures scheduled for 2009. The small-ship tour operator is offering new value pricing, an extended season and early booking savings. In addition, guests celebrating a 50th birthday or 50th wedding anniversary in 2009 will receive a $50 shipboard credit. Cruise West’s small ships, ranging in capacity from 78 to 138 guests, allow for more compelling views of wildlife and cruising into smaller inlets that larger lines just can’t reach. Alaska cruises operate late April through early September. A variety of cruises are available for your clients: Alaska’s Inside Passage; Alaska’s Whales and Wilderness; Gold Rush Inside Passage; Gla- cier Bay Highlights; Glaciers of Prince William Sound; Coastal Alaska & the Russian Far East cruises—In Harriman’s Wake; Voyage to the Bering Sea; and Coastal Odyssey. Cruises range from eight nights (cruise only) to 15 nights with a Camp Denali Experience. Options and rates vary; agents should contact Cruise West at 888851-8133, or 888-851-3360 for group sales. For those clients who feel more comfortable on a large ship, Princess Cruises (www. princess.com) offers experiences highlighting landmarks on shore and at sea. These vacations combine a seven-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise with three nights on land. Included are both of Alaska’s top attractions—Glacier Bay National Park and Denali National Park. After the cruise, clients will travel by exclusive Princess Direct to the Wilderness rail service http://www.cruisewest.com http://www.cruisewest.com http://www.princess.com http://www.princess.com

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Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 Contents A New Direct Route from New York to Atlantic City Might Help Casinos New Villas from CuisinArt, Controversy from the CTO and Pages from Hemingway in Cuba From the Editor New Zealand: These Lodges and Farms Offer Intimacy and Luxury Pacific/Asia: Mumbai's Damaged Hotels Reopen After Tragedy Alaska: Alaska Commemorates 50 Years of Statehood with Cruise Packages for Your Clients Las Vegas: Tips for Agents on Demystifying Deals Speaking of Deals, Here are Some Great Ones for Vegas Mexico: Get to Know Some of the Finest Properties in Cancun Caribbean: Political Change Might Make Travel to Cuba a Reality Sandals' Star Awards Cruises: Luxury Cruise Share Insider Advice Cover Story: Bringing Europe Back Luxury Travel Expo: The 10th Anniversary of this Event Was One to Remember Tours: Tapping into the Gay and Lesbian Market JoyStar Collapse May Involve More Agents and Higher Losses Marriott's Spirit of Aloha Tour Rolls Along the West Coast Cruise Lines Continue to Pour Dollars into Advertising Small Business Resources Can Help Your Agency Stay Afloat Editorial Index Advertising Index

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Las Vegas: Tips for Agents on Demystifying Deals (Page 22) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Speaking of Deals, Here are Some Great Ones for Vegas (Page 23) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Speaking of Deals, Here are Some Great Ones for Vegas (Page 24) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Speaking of Deals, Here are Some Great Ones for Vegas (Page 25) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Mexico: Get to Know Some of the Finest Properties in Cancun (Page 26) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Mexico: Get to Know Some of the Finest Properties in Cancun (Page 27) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Mexico: Get to Know Some of the Finest Properties in Cancun (Page 28) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Mexico: Get to Know Some of the Finest Properties in Cancun (Page 29) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Caribbean: Political Change Might Make Travel to Cuba a Reality (Page 30) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Caribbean: Political Change Might Make Travel to Cuba a Reality (Page 31) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Caribbean: Political Change Might Make Travel to Cuba a Reality (Page 32) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Caribbean: Political Change Might Make Travel to Cuba a Reality (Page 33) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Sandals' Star Awards (Page 34) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Sandals' Star Awards (Page 35) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cruises: Luxury Cruise Share Insider Advice (Page 36) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cruises: Luxury Cruise Share Insider Advice (Page 37) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cruises: Luxury Cruise Share Insider Advice (Page 38) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cruises: Luxury Cruise Share Insider Advice (Page 39) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cover Story: Bringing Europe Back (Page 40) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cover Story: Bringing Europe Back (Page 41) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cover Story: Bringing Europe Back (Page 42) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cover Story: Bringing Europe Back (Page 43) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cover Story: Bringing Europe Back (Page 44) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cover Story: Bringing Europe Back (Page 45) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Luxury Travel Expo: The 10th Anniversary of this Event Was One to Remember (Page 46) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Luxury Travel Expo: The 10th Anniversary of this Event Was One to Remember (Page 47) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Luxury Travel Expo: The 10th Anniversary of this Event Was One to Remember (Page 48) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Luxury Travel Expo: The 10th Anniversary of this Event Was One to Remember (Page 49) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Tours: Tapping into the Gay and Lesbian Market (Page 50) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - JoyStar Collapse May Involve More Agents and Higher Losses (Page 51) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Marriott's Spirit of Aloha Tour Rolls Along the West Coast (Page 52) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Cruise Lines Continue to Pour Dollars into Advertising (Page 53) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Small Business Resources Can Help Your Agency Stay Afloat (Page 54) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Editorial Index (Page 55) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Advertising Index (Page 56) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Advertising Index (Page Cover3) Travel Agent - January 19, 2009 - Advertising Index (Page Cover4) 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