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Deals from Insight
With the release of its 2012-2013 Winter Europe brochure, Insight Vacations is offer 30 itineraries -- including three, new fully escorted trips -- and for the next two weeks, it's also offering saving of $300 per couple on most of their 2012-2013 winter tours. Those travelling from Oct. 31, 2012 to March 31, 2013 save $300 per couple ($150 per person) on most of Insight Vacation's 2012-2013 winter tours when they book by July 31, 2012. For complete details, go to http://www.insightvacations.com for...
New in Thailand for Chinapac
Chinapac International has unveiled a new 10 day, 8 night Thailand tour with optional Phuket Island extension. The Vancouver-based operator's Super 10 day Thailand tour with optional Phuket Island extension visits Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi and the River Kwai. The tour starts in Bangkok via Shanghai. Departure dates for the 10 Day Super Thailand are Nov. 12, Nov. 26, Dec. 3 2012, Jan. 14, Feb. 11, 2013 and March 11, 2013. Packages begin at $1,499. The 4 day Phuket Island extension is only $699 per person and includes 3 nights accommodation. For more, go http://www.chinapac.com...
Saving the White Cliffs of Dover
Trafalgar is a strong believer that the natural and cultural heritage is what sustains the travel industry, and that its preservation is imperative. That belief has compelled the tour company to continue its support for The National Trust for a second year, this time as their sole corporate sponsor in the bid to save the world-renowned White Cliffs of Dover. In partnership with The Travel Corporation Conservation Foundation, Trafalgar's donation will aid the National Trust in its bid to purchase a missing 1.35 km stretch of the spectacular White Cliffs, and protect this natural habitat as an...
Goway picks Hodge
Adam Hodge has picked as the new product coordinator for Goway's Latin America division and will be working closely with the tour company's Latin America general manger, Don Forster. Hodge has worked for two years in reservations for the South Pacific and Latin America. Prior to joining Goway, he worked for Butterfield and Robinson and as a tour guide in Europe for Topdeck Travel. His travel experience is extensive having travelled to 44 countries. This experience brings a wealth of knowledge to the Latin America department. In taking on his new post, Hodge observed: "Latin America is...
The sky’s the limit
Whether travelling for adventure, relaxation, to explore or to celebrate, sharing the experience makes it that much better. Whether you're three or 30, Air Canada Vacations delivers. Travelling as a group can be one of the most exciting and rewarding travel experiences you'll ever have. The minimum number of people needed to take advantage of the benefits of group travel is 10, including children and infants, and as for a maximum, the sky's the limit. Air Canada Vacations' latest Passion Collection includes a variety of exclusive deals for wedding groups of 10 or more to Mexico & the...
WTM 2012 Expands LGBT offering
World Travel Market and Out Now are expanding their partnership, including the unveiling of the world's largest LGBT research program. In 2012, there will be a combination of options for those seeking to reach the LGBT tourism consumer market - and to network with other businesses globally in a new B2B initiative to be showcased by Out Now at WTM. Out Now will once again present its industry-leading LGBT Marketing Masterclass, releasing the latest tourism findings from the world's largest LGBT market research program - LGBT2020 - at the WTM education workshop, including the first ever LGBT...
A first for Scenic Tours
Scenic Tours reports that its river vessel, the Scenic Tsar, which launched on June 16, is the first new ship to be granted Russian registration in 25 years. The Russian Maritime Authority classifies "new build" as one that is at least 80% new and any ship wishing to meet that level of qualification must go through a stringent "new build" Russian registration process. The Scenic Tsar underwent a total reconstruction, the most extensive re-build ever undertaken in Russia, and met all criteria. With only its original steel hull, floors and ceiling remaining, Scenic Tsar now boasts a new deck of...
Sunquest is giving it away
Book a client on a Sunquest winter vacation package between now and July 31 and the operator will give that client a $100 Sunquest Visa prepaid card that they can use anywhere that Visa is accepted. The offer is valid on new bookings made between July 7 and July 31, 2012 for departures between Nov. 1, 2012 and April 30, 2013, and clients will receive one $50 Visa Canada prepaid card per person, to a maximum of $100, (two cards per room) for booking any regular vacation package with Sunquest. The Visa card will be issued approximately 21 days prior to the client's departure. The card can be...