Travel Agent - May 26, 2008 - (Page P6)

TOURING portugal WITH pousadas Pousada de Santa Clara-a-Velha Pousadas de Portugal attract a wide array of markets from honeymooners, to senior travelers, to families and even small business meetings. American clients, especially those who travel to Europe, tend to be sophisticated yet hyper-vigilant about ﬁnding good values. Agents are pressed to create customized itineraries, which can be time consuming. Booking a Pousadas stay or tour is simple and they are the right product to match a growing demand for spectacular accommodations that give guests a sense of place. I tineraries can be built around regions of Portugal or can traverse the entire country while staying each night within the Pousadas network. To make these fascinating properties even more tantalizing, Pousadas de Portugal offers money-saving programs, including “Summer,” “Passport” and “Touring Unlimited” packages, which feature rates guaranteed in U.S. dollars. Whatever rate is quoted at time of booking is the price your clients pay, regardless of what happens to the rate of exchange between the Euro and the dollar, or any other mitigating factors. Summer Breaks & Holidays Pousadas de Portugal’s familyfriendly Three-Night Summer Mini-Breaks and Seven-night Summer Holidays program offers a stays, with rates guaranteed in U.S. dollars at time of booking. Rates start as low as 225 and 368 Euros per person, respectively GUARANTEED RATES Remember, all Summer Breaks, Summer Holidays, Winter Touring Umlimited and Pousada Passport rates for 2008 are guaranteed in U.S. dollars. The price quoted at time of booking is locked in, no matter how far in advance your clients book their stay. (about $350/ $573, based on one Euro = $1.56). Here are details on the two programs: Three-Night Summer Mini-Breaks on Half Board: • Three nights in standard double room (must be consecutive nights at the same Pousada). • Buffet breakfast and half board (summer menu, drinks not included). Seven-Night Summer Holidays: • Seven nights’ accommodations in standard double room. • Stay can be divided between two Pousadas de Portugal (3 nights + 4 nights; must be consecutive). • Buffet breakfast. • Free stay for one child up to 12 years old in parents’ room in accord with standard room capacity. • Meals for one child (children’s menu) dining with parents. • Voucher for two nights at Pestana Hotels in Brazil for low season, delivered at check-out. Rates per person sharing a double room are as follows and are in effect from June 1 through Sept. 30, 2008, except where otherwise noted: • Pousadas priced at 225 Euros, three nights/half board and 368 Euros, seven nights/bed and breakfast: Almeida, Beja, Braga, Bagança, Condeixa-a-nova, Elvas, Guimarães (Oliveira), Manteigas, Marão, Marvão, Ourém/Fátima, Queluz/Lisboa and Valença do Minho. Rates for Proença-a-Nova, Sousel and Vila Nova de Cerveira are the same except July 15-Sept. 15: 297 Euros, three nights and 497 Euros, seven nights. Rates for S. Brás de Alportel and Torrão are the same except July 15-Sept. 15: 333 and 550 Euros. • Pousadas priced at 297 Euros, three nights and 497 Euros, seven nights: Alijó, Alvito, Amares, Estremoz, Gerês/Caniçada, Guimarães (Sta. Marinha), Palmela, Setúbal, Vila Pouca de Beira and Vila Viçosa. Rates for Angra do Heroísmo, 6 | 7 THE BEST OF PORTUGAL: PESTANA AND POUSADAS

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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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