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DESTINATIONS The streets of Kowloon are busy, crowded and colorful CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 make reservations for the afternoon tea dance, which at press time was booked three months ahead. The Deluxe Harbour View rooms on the 17th to 27th floors in the hotel' s new tower have prime views. For even more luxury, book the Deluxe Harbour View Suites, which are located at each corner of these floors. Even as the Peninsula celebrates its heritage, it still remains cuttingedge. To this end, the hotel has created a luxurious program that introduces guests to the unexpected natural settings of Hong Kong. A new excursion takes guests in Peninsula' s rooftop helicopter to some of the territory' s remote wild spaces, accessible only by sea or air, before board- Can you see yourself at the Beijing Games? ing a luxury yacht for a champagne lunch and then returning to the hotel by chauffeured Roll-Royce. The excursion is priced at approximately $7,800 for up to four persons. The Peninsula' s director of sales, Charis Yim, can field agents' requests. She can be contacted at 852-2920 2888 or cyim@peninsula.com. Langham Hotel, Hong Kong (http://hongkong.langhamhotels.com) is located in Kowloon' s Tsimshatsui district, directly across the harbor from Central Hong Kong. The hotel is Hong Kong' s only member of The Leading Hotels of the World. For the best view, book the deluxe city-view rooms, where at night you can see the glittering streets of Kowloon Drive. The hotel has 26 suites. The Premiere Suite (Room 1328) represents the hotel' s ultimate in accommodations. It' s a one-bedroom suite with a bar, sitting area, dining area, study and 2-1⁄2 bathrooms (one with a Jacuzzi). Langham Hotel Club Floor rooms are popular because of their access to the exclusive Langham Hotel Club Lounge located on the 11th floor. The lounge serves breakfast, all-day unlimited snacks and canapés and evening cocktails. The lounge also has complimentary PC terminals with scanners, printers and broadband connection. The hotel' s main restaurant is T'an g Court, chosen as one of Hong Kong' s Top Dining Tables by Gourmet magazine, and specializes in Cantonese cuisine. Agents can make advance reservations for their clients by contacting Danny Tse, chief concierge (danny.tse@langhamhotels.com, 852-2375-1133, ext. 81). Travelers can take comfort in the tastes of home at The Main St. Deli, Hong Kong' s only authentic New York deli. Favorite items are the Reuben sandwich, pastrami sandwich and matzo ball soup. The hotel is a favorite of an eclectic mix of celebrities, including designer Kenneth Cole, celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, actor Edward Norton and singer Christina Aguilera. During the evenings of December 24 and 31, the street in front of the hotel becomes a pedestrian zone. Guests checking in or out during those hours will need to allow extra time to get to the nearest spot for car pickup or dropoff. The travel agent liaison is Raymond Tong, assistant director of sales, travel trade (raymond.tong@langhamhotels.com, 852-2378-9304). I CONNECTING YOU For more information on Hong Kong and other Asian destinations, visit www. travelagentcentral.com/east-asia SO CAN WE ± AND IT' S NOT TOO LATE! It is not too late to plan your visit to the 2008 Beijing Summer Games, to be held August 8 to August 24. The Beijing Summer Games will be by far China' s most prominent international celebration. Cartan Tours has more experience in Summer Games Travel Programs than anyone ± and it shows, in a wider selection of Travel Programs and exceptional service. Your perfect Beijing Summer Games Program begins with Cartan. Let Cartan create it for you. Call 800-818-1998 or visit www.Cartan.com for further details. CST# 2045087-40 A room at the Langham Hotel, Hong Kong Interested? Request #004. 20 | TravelAgent June 9, 2008 http://hongkong.langhamhotels.com http://www.travelagentcentral.com/east-asia http://www.travelagentcentral.com/east-asia http://www.Cartan.com http://www.Cartan.com

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Travel Agent - June 9, 2008 Online Now Contents Contributors From the Editor From the Publisher Pacific/Asia: Hong Kong’s Kowloon District Honors Chinese Traditions while Brandishing Cutting-Edge Style Hawaii: Nature Lovers with an Urge to Get Out and Move Flock to Kauai - Hawaii's Garden Isle Pacific Northwest: Washington State has Become the Hot New Destination for Wine Lovers New Zealand: Two New Hotels Make Queenstown Even More Enticing Las Vegas: The Coolest Places to Beat the Heat are the Exclusive Pools at Las Vegas Hotels Central & South America: A Restored Railway Line Offers a New Way to Enjoy Quito Caribbean & Bahamas: Nikki Beach Hotels' Aggressive Expansion Continues Europe: Reporting Back from the German Travel Mart in Munich Cruises: Princess Cruises Introduces a Group Amenity Feature Cover Story: Costa Cruises Delta/Northwest: The Airline Merger that Could Change the Industry Hotels: Historic Hotels are Going Green Spas: Indulging Guests, with an Environmental Focus Agent Profile: Montrose Travel Shares its Secrets Passport Online: The New Website Supports Agents, Supplies and Consortia Agenda: From Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar China Continues to Welcome Visitors Alternative Fuel for Cruise Ships News from the Caribbean ARC Launches Accreditation Program In the Spotlight Agent Access Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Trendwatch

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