Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - (Page P2)

portugal OFFERS VISITORS MORE EUROPE Pousada do Infante for less money Pousada do Monte de Santa Luzia Portugal offers great value while providing everything your clients could want in a European vacation, including a rich culture, centuries of history, a worldclass infrastructure, sophistication, shopping, golf, beaches, and strong gastronomical and wine traditions. Pestana Hotels & Resorts and Pousadas of Portugal enhance that value with quality accommodations and a commitment to offering the best available prices – including guaranteed rates in U.S. dollars. T he Portuguese are renowned for their hospitality and are proud that visitors can rightfully feel safe there. In fact, a recent study conducted by Gallup in conjunction with the European Union and the UN concluded that Lisbon is the safest major city in the EU. Statistically speaking, Lisbon trails only Valletta on the tiny island of Malta in terms of lowest rate for capital crimes — a rate half that of the average throughout Europe. Accessible and Affordable Portugal is also one of the most accessible European nations, with ﬂight times from the northeast U.S. to Lisbon only about six and half hours — two hours less than Rome. That’s four hours round- trip — four more hours to bask on an Estorial Coast beach, play one more round of golf, enjoy a leisurely meal with Portugal’s world-renowned wines, explore historic monuments, shop ’til you drop — and so much more. As the Euro continues to gain against the dollar, Portugal gives your clients more for their money than Italy, France and many other European countries. Condé Nast Traveler, in an article on its concierge.com web site entitled “Dollar-Friendly Destinations 2008,” positions Portugal most favorably as an uncompromising and affordable alternative to Italy, one that is less expensive than almost any other place in western Europe. This is one reason why American visits to Portugal were up almost 20 percent in 2007. Combine all of the above with the best accomodations values in the country and your clients will be ready to be part of the next wave of Portugal visitors. Special Interests Whatever your client’s special interest, they can indulge in it in Portugal while enjoying their stay at a convenient Pestana of Pousadas property. I Golf: For golfers, the Pousada de Dona Maria in Queluz, on the outskirts of Lisbon, is an ideal base for golfers with non-golﬁng partners. It is within 30 minutes of the Estoril Coast where the Pestana group operates the Pestana Cascais, Pestana Sintra Golf Hotel and Pestana Beloura Golf Resort. The Pestana Palace, in the heart Lisbon, is just 30 to 45 minutes from these courses. Guests at Pestana Porto have access to the Estela Golf Club, and two Pousadas and seven Pestana Hotels share the Algarve with some of the ﬁnest golf courses in all of Europe. Guests at these properties have access and preference to a multitude of golf courses when Pousada de D. Joao IV 2 | 3 THE BEST OF PORTUGAL: PESTANA AND POUSADAS http://concierge.com

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Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 Online Now Contents Contributors From the Editor Las Vegas: New Luxury Lounges and Gourmet Restaurants Lure Non-Gambling Vacationers Europe: Bettoja Hotels Provide a Personal Touch in Italy Pacific/Asia: Kyoto Blends History and Culture in a Serene City Pacific/Asia News and Notes Mexico: Food and Service Entice at Four All-Inclusive Riviera Maya Hotels Special Supplement: The Best of Portugal with Pestana and Pousadas Mexico Deals Caribbean: Region Makes Great Strides in the Ecotour Niche Caribbean News and Notes Cruises: A look at the Swiss Sapphire River Cruiser from its Christening and Inaugural Sailing Norwegian Cruise Lines offers something new Cover Story: Selling Golf Hotels: Golf Resorts with the Budget Golfer in Mind Resorts on Florida’s Gulf Coast Offer Getaway Deals for Summer and Fall Going for Gold: Hertz Incentive Program Encourages Agents to Book Car Rentals Tours: Summer Tour Packages Make the World Affordable for Your Clients Agent Profile: Connie Majors Goes the Extra Mile Members Know: American Express Joins the Networking Bandwagon Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar What Makes a Professional Agent? Hawaii Tourism Adjusts to Changes Asia is the Hot New Cruise Destination The Latest Caribbean Trends In the Spotlight Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Trendwatch

Travel Agent - May 26, 2008

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