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LEFT, TOP AND BOTTOM: Vintage World War II planes will be on view at the new Flying Heritage Collection in Everett, WA is often rated as one of Hilton’s Top Performing Hotels for delivering outstanding customer service. RIGHT: Clients can enjoy a biplane tour of Puget Sound by purchasing the “Flights of Fancy” package at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center Into Wine Country From Seattle, visitors can take a twohour trip over the Cascade Mountains to the Yakima and Columbia Valleys, which lie in the heart of Washington’s Wine Country. The two valleys are the primary source of the state’s top varietals: Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. One recommendation for accommodations is the bedand-breakfast-style Sunset House Inn (www.sunsethouseinn.com) in Prosser, where there are 35 wineries alone. To get your clients into the newest vineyard attractions, suggest they visit Milbrandt Vineyards Winery (www.milbrandtvineyards.com), which just opened in April, and Mercer Estates Winery, which debuts later this summer. I houses interactive exhibitions that explore both the the roots of rock ‘n’ roll and the music forms it has influenced, such as hiphop, punk and other genres. General adult admission to both Experience Music Project and Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame (EMP|SFM) is $15. To continue the aviation-themed vacation, why not recommend a stay at the Hilton Seattle Airport & Conference Center (www.hilton.com), which has created a “Flights of Fancy” package that takes clients on a helicopter flight over Mt. Rainier National Park and a biplane tour of Puget Sound and the city of Seattle. Also covered are a night’s suite accommodations and din- ner for two with wine, for $1,500 for two (plus tax and tip), valid until December 31. The hotel is located across from the SeattleTacoma International Airport, and we hear it A L P R e r fe AS E / ct K A P O for CR S T UI SE S More Destinations, Great Packages 10% COMMISSION ON EVERY BOOKING! P PHOTO: TOURISM VICTORIA PHOTO: TOURISM VANCOUVER/AL HARVEY PHOTO: TROY CAMPBELL VICTORIA Victoria Clipper Round-trip Seattle to Victoria from $113 pp/do Victoria Clipper cruise with hotel in Victoria from $131 pp/do VANCOUVER Stay overnight in Vancouver and get there via Amtrak® Cascades from $151 pp/do TWO NATION From TOUR Seattle Includes 1 Night in each city: Victoria, Vancouver, Clipper Cruise, Amtrak & more from $297 pp/do DAILY DEPARTURES FROM L DOWNTOWN SEATTLE May thru September $65 pp KIDS FREE* KIDS FREE* KIDS STAY FREE with any overnight package NO PASSPORTS REQUIRED FOR U.S. BORN CITIZENS SEE OUR WEBSITE OR CALL GROUPS WELCOME FOR MORE DETAILS. *1 CHILD FREE WITH FULL FARE PAID ADULT. RATES IN US DOLLARS, PER PERSON & INCLUDES TAX. PACKAGE RATES ARE PER PERSON AND BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. RESTRICTIONS AND FUEL SURCHARGES MAY APPLY. RATES VARY BY TRAVEL DATE. SUBJECT TO CHANGE. Featuring the Victoria Clipper & Amtrak® Cascades For reservations or brochures contact us at: 206-448-5000 • 1-800-888-2535 • ClipperVacations.com Interested? Request #012. May 12, 2008 TravelAgent | 39 http://www.sunsethouseinn.com http://www.hilton.com http://www.milbrandtvineyards.com http://clippervacations.com http://clippervacations.com

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Travel Agent - May 12, 2008 Online Now Contents Contributors From the Editor From the Publisher Europe: Bruges Might be One of Belgium’s Best-Kept Secrets Hawaii: Condo Resorts Provide a Plethora of Vacation Choices Pacific/Asia: Manila has Plenty to Offer Visitors of Every Taste Alaska: Icy Strait Point Offers Authentic Alaskan Adventure Pacific Northwest: Airplane Buffs and Wine Aficionados Enjoy Washington Las Vegas: Let Your Hair Down at Some of these Casual Bars Central & South America: History and Culture Beckon in Guatemala Caribbean & The Bahamas: Recent Renovations Have Made the Westin Aruba Resort a Jewel of the Island Cruises: A New Musical is Making Waves on Disney Wonder San Diego Becomes a Major Cruise Port Cover Story: Top Tips for Selling in a Down Economy Rail Travel: Sightseeing and a Gourmet Meal on the Royal Livingstone Express Hotels: There is Plenty to Do at Ski Resorts in the Summer Tours: Photos from the 33rd Annual Mountain Travel Symposium Agent: Eric Ardolino has Won the Technology War Customer Relations: Ensemble Agents use CRM tools Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Luxury Travel Expo Jamaica Will License Casinos Enormous Cruise Ships are Planned ResortQuest Hawaii Continues to Grow 2008 TMU Conference Recap In the Spotlight Agent Access Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Trendwatch

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