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three pools, as well as the Caribbean. All rooms have a view of the sea or the lagoon. Standard room features include complimentary high-speed Internet, a 32-inch interactive plasma TV with DVD player, surroundsound speakers, an extensive DVD library through an “Everything is Possible” service, an in-room laptop safe, iPod adaptors and connectivity docking stations. Guests without iPods may request a preset iPod with more than 900 songs to use throughout their stay. Rooms feature organic, all-natural products by Aveda, which can be enjoyed with luxurious rainfall showerheads. Guests also receive a complimentary daily newspaper and access to the fitness center throughout their stay. Take the all-inclusive retreat you’ve been dreaming of at Palace Resorts. Exclusive Offerings Your VIP clients will warm quickly to “The Level,” a group of 52 deluxe rooms and suites that offer private check-in, an exclusive lounge, a selection of aromatherapy amenities, Jacuzzis, complimentary cocktails and a continental breakfast, in addition to the standard amenities. The Passion Suites are the best rooms to book; these suites, along with the Loft Suites, feature a terrace with a Bali bed, perfect for enjoying the warm Mexican sun or for dining alfresco. All rooms can be booked over the GDS. (While most rooms can accommodate two adults and two children maximum, The Level is an adults-only floor.) Raul Petraglia, vice president and general manager (rpetraglia@sol-group.com, 011-52-998881-2600), recommends booking at least two months ahead or earlier if your clients are looking to vacation during the winter months or during holidays. Feel free to contact him for your most discerning clients, or contact Experience Director Johnny Sfeir (johnny.sfeir@solmelia.com, 011-52-998-881-2600) for any special requests. CONTINUED ON PAGE 48 Send your clients to visit the Palace Resorts line of luxurious and all-inclusive properties. With ten top-of-the-line resorts to choose from, Palace Resorts is ready to tempt guests with specials that can’t be missed. Palace Resorts, the company that set the standard in ﬁve-star, all-inclusive resort accommodations, offers ten all-inclusive properties throughout Cancún, the Riviera Maya, Isla Mujeres, Nuevo Vallarta, Cozumel and soon in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. Discover Palace Resorts’ unparalleled level of service and comfort today. Visit usairwaysvacations.com/palace or call 800-455-0123 today Al fresco dining at the ME Cancún © US Airways, Inc. USV08-1010 Interested? Request #013. July 7, 2008 TravelAgent | 47 http://usairwaysvacations.com/palace http://usairwaysvacations.com/palace http://usairwaysvacations.com/palace

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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

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