Travel Agent - July 7, 2008 - (Page 19)

NAVIGATE EUROPE FOR FREE Auto Europe (www.autoeurope.com) is offering a new exclusive incentive by offering free GPS rentals in Europe. Travelers will receive a free Garmin Nuvi 270 or similar model with routing maps for Western Europe and most of Eastern Europe with any Peugeot Buy-Back lease for a minimum of 17 days, a long-term rental of a compact car or larger for a minimum of 30 days or a 10-day rental in Italy, intermediate category or larger. The free GPS offer is valid for reservations now through June 30 for pickups through November 30. Validity dates vary based upon length of rental and pickup location. The offer also includes a free dash mount, 16-color LCD display and voiceprompted turn-by-turn directions. It excludes a shipping and handling fee of $35 and optional insurance is available for the units at $1 per day. The GPS units come with a dash mount, which can be removed and taken into a villa or hotel room to plan the next day’s trip or to find a particular restaurant or museum. Including the country maps, this free offer represents an average savings of $500 per rental. For additional information, contact Auto Europe by calling 800-223-5555 or visiting their website. FREE NIGHT IN PRAGUE Clients stay six nights for the price of five in Prague in a package deal that gives travel agents 10 percent commission, now available from Czech Vacations (www.czechvacations.com). The package includes roundtrip, nonstop airfare between New York’s JFK and Prague; six nights’ accommodation in the four-star Superior Hotel Majestic Plaza; daily breakfast; roundtrip private transfers between the airport and hotel; and a half-day tour of Prague with an English speaking guide. The price per person in a double room is $1,399 for travel between July 1 and August 20. There is no book-by date, but prices are based on availability. Blackout dates are from July 17-21. Where in the world is Harry Dalgaard? Harr things that make vacations popular with savvy travel agents and their clients. Unique accommodations, authentic experiences, ﬂ clien of Ireland’s world-renowned contributions to cuisine; namel Harr will help you create the gem of a visit to the emerald isle! Disclaimer: Harry enjoys sampling Ireland’s best, but never right before he gets behind the wheel especially on a self-drive tour. Interested? Request #005. July 7, 2008 TravelAgent | 19 http://www.autoeurope.com http://www.czechvacations.com http://avantidestinations.com

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Travel Agent - July 7, 2008 Online Now Contents Contributors From the Editor Europe: History and a Scenic Landscape Define Normandy Pacific/Asia: Kuala Lumpur Offers Luxury Shopping and Hotels Hawaii: Honolulu’s Nightlife is as Dazzling as its Sunshine Canada: VIA Rail Offers a New Way to Enjoy the Great North Las Vegas: Hotels and Casinos Away From the Strip Florida: Hilton Daytona Beach Offers Budget-Friendly Packages Central & South America: Panama is Poised to Become a Hot Destination Mexico: The ME Cancún Targets an Upscale Clientele Caribbean: Maxim Opens a New Resort in Puerto Plata The Latest News and Notes from Dominica Cruises: A CLIA Study Offers Good News About Cruising Cartagena and Santa Marta Offer Two Different Sides of Columbia Cover Story: Wendy Goodenow Industry In Crisis: A New Report Offers a Gloomy Forecast for the Airline Industry Hotels: Prince Edward Island Celebrates Anne of Green Gables EZGuider: Vacation.com Launches a New Platform Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Opinion Consortia Can Be An Agent’s Best Friend MLT Expands Roles and Offerings Malaysia Continues Agent Push In the Spotlight Agent Access Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Trendwatch

Travel Agent - July 7, 2008

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