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THE BEST With far more recognition than all our competitors combined, Viking River Cruises is clearly the world’s leading river cruise line: Condé Nast Traveler’s Gold List Ranked by readers of Condé Nast Traveler, a premiere monthly travel magazine, in the annual Gold List awards in 2010. Additional recognition was received in the annual Reader’s Choice and Best Small Ships lists. Also won in 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009. World Travel Awards The most prestigious, comprehensive and sought-after awards program in the global travel and tourism industry. Viking has been voted “World’s Leading River Cruise Operator” by 167,000 travel tourism and hospitality professionals across the globe. Travel + Leisure World’s Best Recognized by the readers of Travel + Leisure, a leading monthly travel publication, as one of the “World’s Best River Cruises”—the magazine’s brand-new category in its 15th annual World’s Best awards. Also won in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 and 2009 as a “Top 10 Small-Ship Cruise Line.” National Geographic’s The 10 Best of Everything Viking’s Imperial Jewels of China itinerary featured in National Geographic’s “The 10 Best of Everything: An Ultimate Guide for Travelers,” edited by noted author and world traveler Nathaniel Lande. British Travel Awards Named the “Best River Cruise Line” in the 2009 British Travel Awards for the ﬁrst time. Based on votes by tens of thousands of travel consumers, agents and industry professionals, the awards are considered the authority on travel industry performance in the U.K. Recommend Reader’s Choice Awards Readers of Recommend have awarded Viking “Best River Cruise Line” in the magazine’s 2009 annual survey of its travel agent readers. Also won in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Travel Weekly Reader’s Choice Awards Named the “Best River Cruise Line” by readers of this prestigious industry publication four years running. Won in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. World’s Leading River Cruise Operator TEN WAYS TO RECOGNIZE h 13t annual WINNER 2 0 0 9 TravelAge West WAVE Awards Honored with 2010 WAVE Awards for “Best Overall Cruise Line for River Cruising” and “Best River Cruise Line for Travel Agent Support.” Also won in 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009. Viking Legend won the 2010 “Editor’s Choice” Award for “Best New River Cruise Ship.” Luxury Travel Advisor Awards of Excellence In 2009, Viking was awarded “Best River Cruise Line for Luxury River Cruises.” As stated, “The awards bestow honor upon those travel companies, individuals and destinations that add true panache to the world of luxury travel.” Leisure Travel Leaders Awards A total of 98,000 travel agents voted in 2009, and Viking has been awarded “Best River Cruise Line.” This reﬂ ects the top preferences of the largest number of leisure-selling travel agents in the U.S. Won in 2007, 2008 and 2009. The best is even better in 2011. We have new ships coming to the rivers of the world— Viking Prestige, the newest ship in Europe and Viking Emerald, the newest ship in China—and we are completely refurbishing several existing ships in Europe and Russia. We have a thrilling new Eastern European itinerary from Budapest to Bucharest, plus enhanced onboard lectures. And, perhaps best of all, Viking River Cruises pays commission on everything—no exceptions! Start earning now, call Viking at 1-800-707-5680 or visit vikingrivercruises.com/agents 2011 Early Booking Discount 2-FOR-1 Cruise, up to 2-FOR-1 Air PLUS Complimentary Wine. Expires September 30, 2010 THE WORLD’S LEADING RIVER CRUISE LINE…BY FAR® Note: 2-for-1 cruise, international air discounts and complimentary wine are considered a single offer. Complimentary wine with dinner on board is included with cruise purchase; international air does not have to be purchased to get cruise offer. Must request offer EBD at time of booking and pay in full by 9/30/10. Offers valid on new bookings only as of 8/1/10, subject to availability and may not be combinable with other offers except Past Guest Travel Credit and Referral Rewards Credit. Additional terms and conditions apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Passenger Ticket Contract at www.vikingrivercruises.com. Offer expires 9/30/10. CST: #2052644-40 http://www.vikingrivercruises.com http://www.vikingrivercruises.com/agents http://www.vikingrivercruises.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend August 2010

Editor's Notes/Agent Speak
Hotel Desk
Tour Talk
Uniworld's River Royale
Discover flanders
Five-Star Taiwan
Karisma Sweetens the Pot
Barcelo Los Cabos Palace Deluxe
Playa Grande Resort & Grand Spa
Central America Calling...
Garza Blanca Preserve, Resort & Spa
Israel With Goway Travel
Puerto Rico: A community Experience
Hyatt Regency Curacao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina
The Bahamas: Players' Paradise
Orlando World Center Marriott Resort
All-American St. Louis
PH Towers by Westgate, Las Vegas

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