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DESTINATION FEATURES AND ARTICLES 14 COVER FEATURE ISRAEL Adventure in the Negev Desert ISRAEL NTO

Though it occupies more than half of Israel’s total landmass, the Negev Desert remains a peripheral attraction to most visitors; a vast tract of seemingly intractable land best left to the transitory bedouin and the intransigent kibbutzniks. Of course, most of those who manage to make it this far south…

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A Necessary Evil Tap Your Followers When You Travel Five Ways To Prepare For 2011 Haim Gutin, Israel Tourism Commissioner Ashendra Liyanage, General Manager US/UK, Air Astana Richard Fain, Chairman & CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.

DESTINATION ARTICLES 13 GREEN CORNER Not My Job To Save the Planet 20 EGYPT Enduring Appeal Egypt is on just about every traveler’s ‘bucket list,’ but its appeal goes far beyond the must-see Pyramids and Sphinx, Nile cruise, Abu Simbel and the golden mask of…

34 CRUISE Le Boréal: Small Ship Cruising The 466-foot mega-yacht Le Boréal, launched in May of this year, is the jewel of the French-flagged Compagnie du…

37 BELGIUM River Towns Pierre-Yves Dalem, president and owner of GET to Belgium (www.get-to.be), thinks that Belgium’s river towns deserve greater recognition, not only as attractive…

50 AUSTRALIA Discovering Natural Wonders Australia is a treasure trove when it comes to natural gems. For some travelers, deciding what to see and do can …

53 BEEN THERE HAVEN’T DONE THAT Buildings That Define a City

58 NEWS World Travel Award 2010 Winners 60 CENTRAL AMERICA Round-Up From the black volcanic beaches of the Pacific to the sparkling waters of the Caribbean, adventure can be…

64 ANGUILLA Happy in the Eastern Caribbean Recognized by his laid-back vibe and cowboy hat, Bankie Banx is one of Anguilla’s national treasures. Delighting crowds …

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CONTENT • DECEMBER 2010

DEPARTMENTS AFRICA & MIDDLE EAST 14 NEWS & BEST BUYS 26, 33 CONSOLIDATOR AIRFARES & TOUR LISTINGS 30 AIRLINE INTELLIGENCE

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YOU CAN’T SAY YOU’VE SEEN SPAIN UNTIL YOU SEE VALENCIA! It took 2000 years for Valencia to become the First City of the New Millennium! Valencia was founded by the Romans in 138 BC as a retirement paradise for its Legionnaires.

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Ever since, it’s been a favorite of sun-worshippers from all over the Continent. The whole region is replete with examples of its Greek, Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman, Jewish and Moorish past. For instance in Sagunto you’ll find one of the best preserved Roman theaters in Europe. Yet today, Valencia is one of the world’s most dynamic, innovative cities. Everywhere you look, you’ll see its Medieval past merging into the brave, new world of the 21st Century. For these reasons and more, be sure to include the region of Valencia in your next itinerary to Spain!

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alencia was founded by the Romans in 138 B.C. as a retirement paradise for former Legionnaires. Ever since, it has become a favorite haven for sun-worshippers from all over the continent. Today the region is known for its year-round near perfect climate, some of Spain’s finest white sand beaches like in Benidorm, Alicante and Denia, castles, exciting outdoor activities, including mountains, caves and wild-life sanctuaries such as La Albufera, a vivacious nightlife, spectacular fiestas like the famed Las Fallas, artistic ceramics like the famed Lladro, great traditional and avantgarde cuisine and a phenomenal,futuristic architecture. Actually, archeologists have traced its history back to 100,000 B.C. In every corner of this picturesque region, you’ll find yourself surrounded by a rich past.You’ll be able to explore Greek, Phoenician, Carthaginian, Roman, Jewish and Moorish history, often right in the same location. Take the town of Sagunto, for example, where you’ll find one of the best preserved Roman theaters in Europe. It’s hard to believe that this sleepy little town was one of the most important cities in Iberia. This was before Hannibal, after an eight month siege laid it to waste. Now it has become one of Valencia’s great places to see. After the Romans were driven from its shores, the region was conquered by the Moors. Then it was briefly re-conquered

by El Cid in 1096, and recaptured by the Moors again. In 1238 it was finally captured by King Jaime I, known as James the Conqueror, and absorbed into the kingdom of Aragon.Valencia’s golden age reached its height during the 15th and 16th centuries, when it became the most important trading center in the western Mediterranean. The moment you pass through Valencia’s Torres de Serranos, the magnificent medieval gateway, you’ll find yourself in one of the most modern, innovative cities in the world. At the same time, it’s one of Spain’s oldest historic cities. Everywhere you look, you’ll see a seamless blending of the Medieval into a brave, new, future world. An example of this is the Cathedral of Valencia. In this one unique building, originally built in 1262, you’ll find distinct examples of Spain’s three great architectural styles in its three portals. The oldest is the Romanesque Puerta del Palau, the main entrance. The Puerta de los Hierros is Baroque. And the Gothic Puerta de los Apostoles. From the grotesque gargoyles of La Lonja, the exquisite Gothic Silk Exchange, to the fluid avantgarde architecture of Valencia’s own genius,Santiago Calatrava. You’ll discover a range of styles that can only be found in the city which has become known as The First City of the New Millennium.

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A Necessary Evil nyone who has been through an airport in the last several months will know what I am referring to; those wonderful new (and controversial) full body scanners that are coming soon to an airport near you. Apparently the TSA is ignoring the public outcry against these overly invasive screening machines and is installing them in local and regional airports throughout the US.

So, what’s the big fuss about? These full body scanners are annoying travelers for a variety of reasons. First and foremost, they give the TSA screeners an essentially nude view of the body. This is an invasion of privacy at best, and a violation of our constitutional rights at worst. But adding insult to injury, the full body scan is immediately followed by an overly zealous pat down, during which no body part, male or female, is exempt from a curious screener’s hand. So why is it, that when going through a “normal” airport metal detector, a pat down isn’t required unless the detector goes off, yet after a full body scan, a full body pat down is required – even though they have just seen you naked? To further exacerbate the public’s discomfort with the use of these scanners, reports have surfaced of body scan images finding their way onto the internet, though the TSA denies this is possible. Even more frightening are the recent reports of the potential health hazards that these machines might

be subjecting the public to, namely radiation exposure, which can lead to an increased risk of cancer. The Allied Pilot’s Union has even called on their pilot members to boycott the machines.

What is a traveler to do? Well, what you can’t do is choose which type of scanner you will be put through. The TSA claims this would defeat the purpose of these new scanners and insists that passengers who are selected are chosen on a random, but mandatory, basis. In other words, don’t even try to get out of line once you have been selected. This could subject you/your clients to an even more invasive search and possible arrest. It appears that these machines are here to stay, and as I stated earlier, their use is on the rise throughout the US. Will the prevalent use of these machines deter your clients from traveling? Probably not, however it is going mean longer security lines and an even more frustrated traveling public. The best advice you can give your clients is to leave their modesty at home, put their arms up and keep their mouths closed. Either that, or take a private jet and avoid these hassles altogether. On a happier note, the holiday season is upon us, and I want to take this opportunity on behalf of myself and the JAX FAX staff to thank our readers for their loyalty, our supplier partners for their support, and to wish everyone a very joyous and healthy Holiday Season!

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Tap Your Followers When You Travel ast month I discussed some pretty interesting figures that pointed to a prevalent and measurable shift in the way people interact through social media. You already know the potential it has to connect and keep up with friends and family members, and chances are pretty good that you’ve given a considerable amount of thought to how it can be used professionally as well. One such way that seems especially relevant to travel professionals is to tap your followers every time you travel. Every trip you take, or plan for that matter, is an opportunity for you to: • Share your knowledge and expertise • Inspire others to follow suit • Establish and leverage business connections • Start a dialogue and create leads • Build your personal brand Before you go, use the powerful tools at your disposal to plant the seed. Make people aware of your travel plans so they know to tune in and look forward to what you are going to bring them. Connect with local tourist boards, hotels, airlines and whomever else at your destination via Twitter and Facebook before you arrive. Start conversations. Pose and post questions that might be of interest to the people following you back home. Comb other people’s questions on your favorite discussion boards to see if you might be able

to give them the answers they’re looking for. While you’re there, continue to post questions and findings so others can tune in. Post photos and tag your location in real time with mobile applications like BrightKite (http://brightkite.com). Frustrated at the airport counter? Most times, you are now more likely to get a response from the customer service representatives watching over their company’s Twitter mentions than from the reservations agents at the counter. Most of all, take the time to educate your followers on what you are seeing. Reward them by sharing your firsthand experience, exclusive deals you come across and events to look out for or look forward to in the future. Facebook recently announced plans to unveil what the company is calling “the Modern Messaging System” over the next few months. Called Project Titan, it will integrate email, chats, Facebook messages and texts into one inbox and interface for greater ease of use. Also, if you haven’t already, check out Hootsuite (http://hootsuite.com) or other similar social media dashboards to better streamline and keep track of your accounts. Remember, information has social currency, but only if it is relevant and exclusive. Don’t worry about generating traffic but rather, think about how to evoke responses. Then, think about how to turn those responses into conversations, and those conversations into lead conversions.

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YOU CAN’T SAY YOU’VE SEEN SPAIN UNTIL YOU SEE VALENCIA! When in Spain, do as the Spaniards do! More Spaniards vacation in and around Valencia than any other region in Spain. But then no other region offers a combination of so many benefits. Near-perfect year-round climate. The best beaches on the Spanish Riviera. Spain’s best gastronomy and nouveau cuisine. Her most lavish fiestas. And a culture that dates back more than 2,000 years. FOTOS: AGENCIA VALENCIANA DEL TURISME

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lthough the Community of Valencia has long been a favorite of savvy European travelers, it has yet to be discovered by American tourists.You’ll be introduced to a unique culture, language, gastronomy and a history that dates back 2,000 years. It's no surprise that Valencia is considered one of Spain’s most desired vacation destinations. There are so many attractions that draw visitors from all over the continent to Valencia, we hardly know where to begin. Its gentle, almost perfect climate. Its famous southern hospitality. Its magnificent beaches along its Spanish Riviera. Its unique gastronomy. Its great museums, cultural events and lavish celebrations held throughout the year. Its Championship Golf Courses and the America’s Cup. Plus everything from balloon rides to wine tasting to shopping at the famed Lladro Factory. There’s more to Valencia’s gastronomy than Paella. In recent years,Valencia’s cuisine has come to the forefront of Spanish Gastronomy. The gourmet ‘aficionado’ will find culinary delights not only in the city of Valencia, but in the most

remote corners of this beautiful region, sometimes hidden away in isolated villages. Some restaurants specialize in traditional country dishes, while others have taken Mediterranean seafood to an avant-garde, innovative, elegant cuisine beyond your wildest imagination. Accommodations to suit every taste, budget & lifestyle. You’ll find a large selection of beautiful 4 and 5 star hotels in the city to choose from. Or stay at an elegant beach front resort, found along the beautiful Spanish Riviera. Or if you prefer, stay in a cozy boutique style hotel. Either way,Valencia offers a delightful variety of accommodations to suit your individual taste and budget. Spain's New Capital of Meetings and Conventions. The city of Valencia has gone through a massive expansion and re-construction with the singular intention of making it the perfect venue for Events and Conventions. It’s no surprise that the AIPC (International Association of Palaces of Congresses) has named Valencia’s Palace of Congress “The Best Convention Center in the World”.

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‘It’s Not My Job To Save the Planet’ By Mike Kong & the NY PATA Green Team re you tired of hearing about ‘green’ this and ‘green’ that and just want to get back to being your browser/shopper self without the guilt? We’ll wager that 90% of your clients feel the same way. So why all the fuss about eco-tourism? Haven't they saved enough whales and penguins already? The truth is, WE are the ones who stand to benefit by preserving the places we love and send our clients to. It’s up to us, informed travel professionals, to recommend a greener getaway whenever possible so that these places will still be around to recommend tomorrow. As every research study shows, given a choice between 2 destinations—one responsible, the other not—a majority of the traveling public, those who Simmons Research refers to as “Convenient Greens” (see November JAX FAX), would make the greener choice, if they only knew about it. So keep your eyes open and give your clients what they want. It’s good for business. How do you find greener getaways? Green Globe certification—the only standard endorsed by the United Nations’ UNWTO and by PATA—is a good start. There are too many standards for one to be all-encompassing, but enough careful consideration has gone into Green Globe that it is as reliable a gauge as you are likely to get. And beware of “green-washing” (i.e. putting ‘eco’ in front of everything), and avoid green certifications that can

be bought (yes Virginia, that gimmick has polluted the environmental standards game as well). Fortunately, more and more forwardthinking and capable people are thinking up ways to preserve and restore our environment for tourism. You now have more choices than ever. And keep in mind that green travel is not only to remote jungles. Responsible developments in places such as New York, Las Vegas, Orlando and Singapore also do their part and reach more of the mass market than exotic nature tours. If you have any questions or wish to check out a green claim, send us an email. The award-winning architect and former Dean of Harvard's School of Architecture, Walter Gropius, spoke out vehemently against thoughtless development and would begin every lecture by saying “the first and foremost job of the architect is to preserve the environment.” Wouldn’t it be lovely if we began every workday with the thought: "I will help make tourism have less of an impact on the environment." Whether you're a hotelier, airline representative, cruise operator or agent—we all have an opportunity, and responsibility, to help preserve that which we depend on for our livelihood. Mike Kong and the NYPATA Green Team welcome your comments and contributions. Email them at PATAgreenteam@optim

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hough it occupies more than half of Israel’s total landmass, the Negev Desert remains a peripheral attraction to most visitors; a vast tract of seemingly intractable land best left to the transitory bedouin and the intransigent kibbutzniks. Of course, most of those who manage to make it this far south

are likely to have come by way of Jaffa and Tel Aviv, up the coastal plain of the Mediterranean to Haifa and Akko and down through Jerusalem, stopping at the Dead Sea. To say that this is a tough route to follow is to put it mildly, and after taking in the bustling beaches of Tel Aviv, the superlative guestrooms at the King David Jerusalem and the

natural beauty of the Dead Sea and Ein Gedi, it would seem impossible to go anywhere without noticing a pretty striking inequity in the way of population density, accommodations and natural attractions, respectively. Sadly, there are a lot of travelers who reach the end of the road and assume the ride is over—but it doesn’t have to be,

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not if you happen to have locking differentials and 4WD. Those who dare to enter the Negev will be handsomely rewarded. This hidden gem has always looked after its pioneers. In truth, implying that the Negev is a secret might be a bit of a stretch. As the Israel Ministry of Tourismâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Director of Hosting Operations, Benjamin-Gad Ninnayi, was quick to point out, â&#x20AC;&#x153;There is a lot of history here. The Egyptians had copper mines in Timna Park. The Nabateans had trails from Petra through the Negev and beyond and brought herbs to Israel. Cleopatra had the salt rights in this area. Jesus was in this desert at one time.â&#x20AC;? Let us just say it deserves far more attention than it gets.

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Though it may be sparsely populated, the Negev is a fascinating testament to the possibilities of human enterprise and ingenuity, and beautiful in a way that can only be fully appreciated by seeing it firsthand. Scattered across the vastly uninterrupted space are villages, kibbutzim, hotels and incredible spas that depict the history of an ideal carried out by hardy labor. It can be said that these kib-

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desert experience, allowing travelers the freedom to use them as base camps as they make their way across the desert on jeep adventure tours like those organized by Adam Sela and his company Challenging Experience (www.adamsela.com). There are approximately 270 kibbutzim throughout Israel and most of these offer tourist accommodations, though they vary in price and quality, ranging from basic guest rooms to top-notch hotels and spas. The first of these did not actually originate in the Negev but rather in the north, along the southern shores of the Sea of Galilee. Degania Alef (www.degania.org.il) was first established by a group of Jewish Zionist pioneers from Eastern Europe around the turn of the 20th century. The immigrants of the First Aliyah (translated: “ascent”)

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deal of hardship in the execution of their vision to replant and redeem the land by planting trees and draining swamps. With the Second Aliyah, spurred by Theodor Herzl’s book The Jewish State, a work ethic began to take the place of religious practice. The Third Aliyah (19191923) had a dramatic impact on farming. Following that, a fourth occurred around the time of the first anti-Jewish riots and the fifth (1931-1940) was brought on by the rise of Nazism. The kibbutz at the great plateau city of Masada dates to this period. Masada, though technically in the Judean Desert, is still one of Israel’s must-see wonders. Here the desert has once again done its job and preserved King Herod’s desert home, where the Israelites stumbled across hilltop city stocked with supplies and spent a few

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Tel Beersheba National Park is one of the most impressive finds in Israel right now. Located east of the biblical town of Beersheba, it has been inscribed on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. It is biblically identified as the region of Negeb of Judah. Atop the tel (translated: “hill”), archeologists have found what they hope is Abraham’s city. It takes about 90 minutes to walk through the extensive complex, preserved for centuries by the dry heat of the Israeli desert. Most impressive is the intricate cistern and water collection system that stored enough water to supply the entire city for months. Due south from Beersheba, Mashabei Sadeh Kibbutz (www.m-sadeh.org.il) is filled with flowers and trees and looks like any other town at first glance. But looking out from the water tower, it is clear that it is surrounded by the desert. Mashabei Sadeh is held in the jurisdiction of Ramat Negev Regional Council, which happens to be the largest of its kind in the country. There are some fascinating attractions to be found in this region, including the ancient incense route cities of Avdat, Haluza, Nitzana and Shivta. What you won’t find is anything that resembles a town or a city; this entire region is exclusively populated by communal settlements. There is a new property for travel planners to be aware of, and that is a spa called Neve Midbar (www.neve-midbar.co.il). This health center in the Negev offers a selection of thermal heal18

The Southern Tip Timna Valley and the park, only a few miles from Eilat and the tip of Israel, is known for Solomon’s Pillars and the site of ancient copper mines. It is now a geological park with trails for hiking. Climb the stairs to the top of the pillars and then climb down, but bring water. The dry heat tricks the body into thinking it’s not that hot. It is.

ing pools. The council has already started building a 150-room hotel next to the spa to make it a full resort. With luck they’ll also offer mountain bikes and four-wheel-drive treks through the desert. Like the Kibbutzim and Eilat, Neve Midbar could become another home base for desert wanderers.

Wilderness Of Zin There are two legacies preserved here in the central Negev, centered around the wadi (translated: “dried riverbed”) of the Zin River, the largest in the Negev. Sde Boker (www.sde-boker.org.il) is well worth a visit to learn more about the legacy of David Ben-Gurion, the former Prime Minister credited with declaring Israel a state on May 14, 1948. Ben-Gurion believed firmly that cultivating the arid desert was the path to reclaiming his country’s nationality, and he chose to live here to set a personal example. While the rest of the kibbutz still thrives, Ben-Gurion’s home is now a museum. From the kibbutz Sde Boker, many favor heading south to Ein Avdat, a canyon that draws plant and animal life for majestic viewing. Guides are recommended here as flash floods, although rare, have been known to fill the valleys of this desert. Avdat is also the name of the Nabatean Highland city that falls here along the Incense Route. Together with its sister-cities of Mamshit and Shivta, it is also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Ein Akev is a spring that flows out from the chalky slab at the end of a small canyon. Below a 50-foot waterfall, the slightly salty water seems to emerge mysteriously from between horizontal layers of rock, forming a deep pool and a popular spot for passersby to cool off. WWW.JAXFAX.COM

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years building a road up toward the wall of the fortress. Typically, visitors don’t linger here long enough to explore beyond King Herod’s ancient city before climbing back on the bus to head back to Jerusalem. Qumran is equally important, not just to see the caves, (which you cannot enter) but for the excavated city of the Essenes who lived, studied, wrote and preserved the Dead Sea Scrolls here. In 1947, a young sheepherder looking for an errant lamb threw stones into a cave looking to scare the critter out. Instead he heard a clinking noise. When he examined the site he saw a broken clay jar and in it, the Dead Sea Scrolls that we treasure today. Look off the cliff at the caves that dot the landscape. Are there anymore? Is it possible? It seems anything is possible here, where every time a shovel hits the ground another piece of antiquity is found.

In Eilat (above), near the Red Sea, there is another new spa center emerging. It’s called Dolphin Reef (www.dolphinreef.co.il), and it really serves those interested in scuba diving, snorkeling, beach access and relaxation. More importantly, it respects the dolphins. People may swim in the area, but must not touch or disturb the animals. This center sits in the city of Eilat, close to shopping and a number of hotels. One could use this as a home base while wandering to other places.

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100 Years of Green — Interview With Haim Gutin, Israel Tourism Commisioner The Ministry recently reported receiving 2.5 million visitors between January and September of 2010, a 27 percent increase from 2009. El Al reported a 15 percent increase in passengers from the U.S. What is responsible for this growth and how will you try to capitalize on it to make 2011 a record year? Israel is on track to have its best year ever for tourist arrivals from the U.S., and generally for international arrivals to Israel from around the world—besting even 2008, which was our record year for incoming tourism. The growth can be attributed, at least in part, to our efforts in public relations and advertising initiatives in North America; the past year has seen high-profile coverage for Israel in such major travel media as Travel+Leisure, Conde Nast Traveler, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal. And while much of the media attention in 2009 was focused on Tel Aviv, on the occasion of its centennial (the New York Times dubbed it “the capital of Mediterranean cool”), 2010 has seen dramatic exposure for Jerusalem as a world-class destination for the sophisticated traveler. The Galilee in the North and the Negev Desert in the South of Israel have also seen increased media attention for their eco-tourism and adventure travel assets. In 2011, we will continue our aggressive marketing efforts in North America, with a particular focus on Israel as a “green” destination. Are there any special interest markets that you want to target for next year? With our 100 Years of Green campaign central to our media relations efforts, the Israel Ministry of Tourism will put a lot of emphasis on educating the North American market about Israel’s strength as a “green” innovator, and an ideal destination for the increasingly popular segment of eco-tourism. 2010 marked the 100th anniversary of the founding of the first kibbutz at Degania—the original model for sustainable living—and since then Israel has remained a quiet leader in green innovations. The contemporary traveler to Israel can experience Israel’s innovations in all corners of the country—from kibbutz stays in the Galilee to farm-to-table restaurants in the Golan Heights to eco-friendly bike share programs in Tel Aviv to the Better Place visitors center outside of Tel Aviv, where tourists can test-drive the electric cars of the not-too-distant future. You have recently launched two new websites (www.goisrael.com/Chanukah

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and www.evangelicalisraelexperience.com); can you tell our readers a little bit about who and what these were designed for? The Chanukah website just relaunched for this year’s holiday season, after the tremendous success of last year. The site, which aims to educate visitors of all religious and cultural backgrounds, features virtual candles for visitors to “light” for each night of the eight-day “Festival of Lights.” With each candle lit, the visitor learns one more fact about travel to Israel. We developed the site in cooperation with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations and will give one lucky visitor a free trip to Israel aboard EL AL. The Evangelical Israel Experience website was developed to reach out to the growing audience of Evangelical Christians interested in travel to Israel. Are there any emerging attractions or destinations to report on? In Tel Aviv/Jaffa, the newly renovated Jaffa Port and Ha’Tachana shopping and dining complex have emerged as super-popular tourist attractions. The new Jaffa Port draws locals and tourists alike with its hip restaurants, galleries and theater spaces, while the Tachana (built in the former run-down train station of Tel Aviv) features emerging Israeli designers and great restaurants. Outside of Tel Aviv, the Design Museum Holon, created by internationally renowned Israeli architect Ron Arad, which opened in the summer of 2010, has fast become a magnet for art and design-focused travelers. Also outside of Tel Aviv, the Ariel Sharon Ayalon Park is an oasis for eco-tourists. When complete, it will be the world’s largest urban green space, built on the site of a former garbage dump! Can you give us an update on any new hotel inventory? In the past year, Israel has seen a boom in high-end luxury hotels and boutique properties, including the Mamilla Hotel in Jerusalem, the Villa Carmel in Haifa and the Brown Hotel in Tel Aviv. In 2011 and 2012, we will see the opening of the Beresheet Hotel (the first luxury property at the Ramon Crater) and the Waldorf Astoria in Jerusalem. Are there any long-running events that agents should be aware of and mark on their calendars? Certainly, the return of the Masada opera weekend in June 2011, capitalizing on the immense success of the Nabucco at Masada events in 2010. In fact, this year’s events (June 1-11, 2011) have been expanded to accommodate the overwhelming demand from travelers and opera lovers alike, and will include: Verdi’s Aida at Masada, Verdi’s opera Jerusalem and a gala opera evening at the Sultan’s Pool in Jerusalem. Agents can visit www.goisrael.com or contact us at 888-77ISRAEL for addtional information.

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The Enduring Appeal of Egypt By Evelyn Kanter gypt is on just about every traveler’s ‘bucket list,’ but its appeal goes far beyond the must-see Pyramids and Sphinx, Nile cruise, Abu Simbel and the golden mask of the ‘boy king’ Tut in the Cairo Museum. The long-standing fascination with this remarkable country is rooted in history, Biblical connections and miraculous feats of human ingenuity. First-time visitors often want to experience the desert, a camel ride, perhaps a Bedouin camp, and find time to prowl for bargains in the souks. Snorkelers and scuba divers know the treasures that await underwater, in the Red Sea. Despite the economy, Egypt continues to be so popular a destination that operators like Foreign Independent Tours (fittours.com) are constantly adding new itineraries. “We have 23 different Egypt trips now,” says Marketing Manager

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Diane Panasci, who notes that ten-day luxury itinerary are top-sellers.

Egypt’s Administrator of Antiquities Egypt’s best marketing tool continues to be Dr. Zahi Hawass, the renowned archeologist, historian and Minister of Antiquities. Sometimes called “Indiana Hawass” for his grand exploits, he keeps Egypt in the headlines by digging up new artifacts on a regular basis. In October, it was a new statue of Amenhotep III in one of the temples of Luxor and a new tomb of a priest at the Pyramids in Giza. In 2009, it was a major discovery of an entirely new burial site of what could be thousands of mummies in the desert northwest of Baharia, some 400 miles from Cairo. And in between, he announced that the fabled King Tut probably died of malaria.

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family, is reputed to have been built on the site where infant Moses was discovered floating in a reed basket in the Nile, and there are several historic synagogues in Alexandria.

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Ramping Up Religious Travel The Egyptian Tourist Authority (www.egypt.travel) recognizes the importance of religious travel, and plans to market the country’s Christian and Jewish heritage in a new campaign for 2011, according to Mohammed Hegazy in ETA’s New York City office. St. Catherine’s Monastery in Sharm el Sheikh and the so-called Hanging Church in Cairo are two important Christian destinations. The 1200-year-old Ben Ezra Synagogue in Old Cairo, recently refurbished by a member of the Bronfman

seven or eight cabins and a maximum 16 passengers. The Sonesta Dahabeya Amirat (www.sonesta.com) was introduced last year. It can be purchased by the cabin or bought out for a group. Sonesta spokesperson Lorie Juliano says the Amirat is selling for family reunions, and even weddings. The A&K (www.abercrombiekent.com) dahabeya is named Nile Chateau, and features an on-deck Farouk Suite with panoramic windows. Because of their smaller size, dahabeyas can sail “beyond Luxor and the Valley of the Kings, continuing past some of the most beautiful scenery along the river,” says A&K spokesperson Pamela Lassers. It’s also a longer, more leisurely sail, more like the pace the Pharoahs travelled; six or seven nights, rather than the three- or four-nights of traditional Nile cruiseboats. GoWay Travel’s Smith says another advantage of their four dahabeyas is the ability to stop at smaller sites enroute that cannot accommodate the larger cruisers.

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Port Ghalib, less than one hour from Hurghada and less than 15 minutes from the airport at Marsa Alam. This seaside development includes four hotels, a marina for mega-yachts, a corniche dotted with boutiques, restaurants and nightclubs, and a state-of-the-art conference center with facilities for simultaneous translation. The hotels are clustered around one of the largest man-made saltwater lagoons in the world. The InterContinental Palace Port Ghalib is a five-star gem with elegant décor, nine restaurants, including an upscale wine bar, and an entrance that resembles a Crusader moat. Two other hotels are family-oriented four stars, the Crowne Plaza Sahara Sands and the Crowne Plaza Sahara Oasis. Both offer a Kid’s Club with supervised activities and a children’s dining room. Guests at either the Sands or Oasis can access

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The other is a growing interest in what she calls ‘meeting the people’, which includes requests for overnights in a real Bedouin or Nubian home. Both of these demand customized itineraries, and that is good for business. For further information contact the Egyptian Tourist Authority at 212-332-2570; Fax: 212-956-6439; info@egypttourism.org, www.egypttourism.org EGYPT BEST BUYS EGYPT Cross Country Tours is unveiling a new exclusive adventure exploring the Nile on board the luxurious Dahabeya Le Pasha. Dahabeya are beautifully crafted twin sailing

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boats, originally used by kings to travel on the Nile. Unlike the cruise ships, Dahabeyas can berth at any suitable place on the banks of the Nile. This allows for a more flexible itinerary and a more enjoyable exploration of remote islands on the river. Guests will be able to reach down and touch the Nile as they sail in tranquil silence and see sights that haven't changed for thousand years; yet with all the modern luxuries travel has to offer. The cruises are between Luxor and Aswan and will call at all the tourist highlights, and some unusual smaller villages. Embarks every Tuesday and can be sold privately for 10 guests maximum or for individuals with minimum of 4 guests. Priced for 5 nights / 6 days at $3785 pp/dbl; Single cabin $4600; Royal Suite supplement per person $940. Includes sightseeing, trans-Atlantic air from New York, domestic air, entrance fees, private English speaking Egyptologist, taxes and service charges. Visit www.mycrosscountrytours.com or call 800380-1413. EGYPT IsramWorld has launched its newest travel program—A Woman's View—dedicated to individual or group travelers. The first tour under the new program, "Egypt....A Women's View," includes: escort by private Egyptologist guide, deluxe hotel in Cairo, deluxe 5 day/4 night Nile Cruise, 20 meals, all transfers, sightseeing and flights in Egypt. Highlights: home hospitality dinner in Cairo, a chance to enter one of the pyramids & the mummy room, camel ride at the pyramids, enter King Tut's tomb in Luxor, belly dancing lesson, cooking lesson, sound & light show at the temple Karnak, air tour to Abu Simbel and "woman's view" meetings and lectures. For information visit www.womansviewtravel.com. Visit www.isramworld.com or call 888-78-WOMAN.

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EGYPT & KENYA FIT Tours’ 17 day Extensive African Tour combines the wonders of ancient Egypt and Kenya's magnificent wildlife with unbeatable value and 4x4 game drives. Package includes: round trip air from the USA, all flights and transfers in Egypt and Kenya, 29 meals, 4 nights Cairo at the Mercure le Sphinx, 3 Night All-Inclusive Cruise in Outside Cabin, all Shore Excursions, Full Day tour of Cairo, 2 Nairobi Hilton, 2 Sarova Shaba Game Lodge, 1 Lion Hill Lodge, 2 Mara Sarova Lodge and 7 Game Drives with guaranteed window seat in 4x4 Land Cruiser with English speaking driver/guide. Visit www.fittours.com

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Why Use Consolidators?

LAN Airlines Acquires Colombian AIRES

It is the expressed mission of the United States Air Consolidator Association (USACA) to serve as the national trade association for those air consolidators that provide their travel agent customer with integrity, trust and reliability. A consolidator is a travel agency that has specific airline contracts that allows them to resell to other travel agents. The contracts allow the consolidator to offer fares with savings up to 60 percent off published international fares in business, first and economy class. Using a consolidator provides your client with a better value and provides you, the travel agent with the ability to earn higher commissions and enhance customer loyalty. Consolidators offer access to comparison shop dozens of airlines on one fast, efficient and accurate site. Consolidator tickets are not treated differently than a published fare ticket, and net fares allow travel agents to maximize and control their profits by adding their own markup to tickets while still providing significant savings to their clients.The criteria for becoming a USACA member are stringent. Choosing a USACA member assures the product and service you receive will be based on integrity, trust and reliability. Visit www.usaca.com to select a member. Approved training course materials are also available through the website for agents who wish to learn how to become a Consolidator Specialist.

LAN Airlines announced an agreement to acquire 98.942% of the outstanding shares of Colombian airline AIRES, through the purchase of its parent entities. The acquisition is subject to a due diligence process and compliance with all corresponding regulatory requirements and authorizations, as well as the incorporation of Colombian shareholders into the company.The acquisition price is $32.5 million, to be adjusted according to variations in AIRES’ debt between the value at closing of the transaction and the value as stated in the company’s financial statements as of August 31, 2010.The estimated time frame in order to conclude the due diligence process and finalize the acquisition is between 30 and 60 days from the signing of this agreement.AIRES is a Colombian airline founded in 1980 and is currently the second largest operator in the Colombian domestic market with a 22% market share. AIRES provides scheduled service to 27 domestic destinations within Colombia, as well as 3 international destinations. The company’s fleet consists of 9 B737-700s, 11 Q200 and 4 Q400. Visit www.lan.com

LOT Takes Step To Increase Activity In U.S. LOT Polish Airlines intends to become more active in North America. The carrier’s new partner in the U.S. and Canada, who will support sales activities and work to enhance the LOT brand, will be Discover the World Marketing. LOT will begin working with the outsourcing company firm on Jan. 1, 2011. The Polish airline will hand over sales operations in North America to the new partner, which will completely change its sales management model in the U.S. and Canada. Discover the World Marketing’s operations will increase the profitability of LOT Polish Airlines in North America and significantly reduce the cost of maintaining its presence. The new sales management model is one element in the company’s restructuring program, which has continually produced improved financial results. Passengers using LOT Polish Airlines’ services will not notice any differences related to the reorganization of the carrier’s sales presence in North America. Travelers will still be able to make use of LOT’s offices at the airport, call centers and travel agents, who are intermediaries for the Polish national carrier’s ticket sales. Visit www.lot.com

Jet Airways Introduces 46 New Flights Jet Airways, India’s premier international airline, and Jet Airways Konnect, its all-economy service, has introduced forty-six new domestic flights across India as part of its winter schedule. In addition to the launch of new flights on existing sectors, the airline has introduced services on nine additional sectors across India, with immediate effect. Jet Airways Konnect will inaugurate a daily service on the tenth sector, Aurangabad - Pune, effective March 1, 2011. The airline will introduce direct services between Vishakhapatnam and three important Indian metros- Mumbai, Delhi and Hyderabad. It will also connect Delhi with Bhopal and Ahmedabad, and Aurangabad with Pune. For more information log on to www.jetairways.com 28 AIRLINE INTELLIGENCE

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Aigle Azur makes landmark flight to Baghdad An Aigle Azur plane landed at Baghdad International Airport on November 7, 2010 becoming one of the first passenger planes to fly into the Iraqi capital direct from western Europe since the Gulf War and opening a potential new route to stronger international business ties. The airline won't begin regularly scheduled passenger flights for another two to three months, but if successful, the flights would mark an important milestone in Iraq's economic development. Though there was not sufficient interest to begin passenger service immediately after the inaugural flight, the president of Aigle Azur's executive board, Francois Hersen, said the airline is confident they'll have enough customers when flights start in earnest early next year. The French airline plans to fly into Baghdad twice a week from Paris' Charles de Gaulle airport. A ticket for one of the 124 economy seats will be about 1,500 euros, or $2,100. The 24 business class seats on the Airbus A319 will cost around 2,500 euros, or $3,500, each, Hersen said. For inquiries, contact info@groupsystemsamerica.com

Transaero Launches Weekly JFK - Moscow Next year, 2011, will be a big one in Russia. December 2011 marks the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Soviet Union. However, more important for the travel trade, November 2011 is the 20th anniversary of Russia's second biggest and first privately owned airline, Transaero. And to start celebrating early, Transaero is now flying nonstop from Moscow (Domodedovo) to JFK Airport New York three times a week -- giving more competition to Aeroflot and Delta in the lucrative New York City market. Transaero has just cornered the market with their new Miami to Moscow route now flying twice weekly. For the New York route, Transaero operates a Boeing 747-400 with a capacity of 352 passengers configured into Business, Premium Economy and Economy Classes. Business Class passengers will enjoy 11 extra-wide seats that easily transform into comfortable lie-flat beds as well as a generous selection of food and beverage. 56 Premium Economy Class seats feature a 52inch pitch for more personal space, and food and beverage op-

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tions close to Business Class standards. Economy Class consists of 285 seats and comes with Transaero’s recognized excellence of service as well as competitive pricing. The flight time on this state-of the-art aircraft will be reduced by approximately one hour, making it the fastest flight from Russia arriving to JFK. There are three NY to Moscow flights every week (Wednesday, Friday and Sunday). With the launch of its Miami route, Transaero becomes the only carrier to offer non-stop service between Moscow (Domodedova International Airport) and Miami twice weekly (Wednesday and Saturday). The carrier will operate Boeing 777 aircraft with a seating capacity of 306 passengers in four class configurations including Imperial Class for 12 passengers, Business Class for 14 passengers as well as two Economy Class sections, Premium Economy Class and Economy Class. The Economy Class sections have a combined seating capacity of 280 passengers. Transaero Airlines, the second-largest passenger air carrier in Russia, has a fleet that consists of 55 aircraft, including twelve Boeing 747s, seven Boeing 777s, twelve Boeing 767s, 21 Boeing 737s and three Tupolev 214s. It is the only carrier flying Boeing 777 and Boeing 747 passenger aircraft in Russia, the CIS and Eastern Europe. Transaero has the largest long-haul fleet in Russia. Transaero is IATA’s member and included in IOSA register. Transaero serves more than 100 routes in Russia, Europe, Asia, Africa and North America. Transaero maintains scheduled and charter flights from hubs in Moscow, Saint Petersburg, where its registered office is located, and Yekaterinburg. Transaero was the first Russian full service airline to introduce e-ticketing in March 2007 and the first in the country to offer Internet checkin service for its passengers. Immediately following Transaero's ceremonial inaugural Moscow to JFK flight on October 29th, its founder and CEO, Alexander Pleshakov, held a brief press conference in which he explained the importance of the Miami to Moscow flight. Miami, the hub of international flights from the USA to Latin American has a very large Russian community. It's also very popular with Russian tourists escaping the winter be it to Disney World or cruises. Mr. Pleshakov has a long background in aviation, running the airline since its inception, graduating from the Moscow Aviation Institute and earning a post-graduate degree from there too. He knows the airline business first-hand from many different perspectives. Visit www.transaero.com

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Interview with Ashendra Liyanage, General Manager US/UK, Air Astana Are there any new routes, gateways or service agreements available to share with us at this time? Air Astana is launching a series of new routes from Almaty, Astana and Aktau this winter as part of our regional expansion. The new services are from Almaty to St Petersburg in Russia twice weekly beginning December 2, Almaty to Dushanbae, capital of Tajikistan thrice weekly from November 21, and Almaty to Tashkent, capital of Uzbekistan thrice weekly starting December 2. The Astana expansion includes twice weekly service from Astana to Yekaterinburg in southern Russia from December 8. We will also introduce a once a week service from Akatu in western Kazakhstan to Istanbul, beginning November 28. Has the airline received any recent recognition, honors or awards for its service? We recently received a 3 star rating from Skytrax and received the ranking of third best carrier in Eastern Europe and the best airline in the CIS. Please describe any recent improvements or additions that have been made to the fleet. Early in 2010 we introduced KCTV personal entertainment system in business class on long-haul sectors, launched a revamped website and we are now in the process of introducing new sleeper seats in business class. The entire B757 fleet will be reconfigured with the new business class seating by February 2011. Do you offer any non-stop service that is unique to your airline? Yes, we offer 50 flights a week from Europe to Kazakhstan with the only non-stop service from Amsterdam to Atyrau and Urask in western Kazkahstan. Can you comment on the airline’s growth and revenue in this difficult financial climate? The airline has experienced strong growth during the first half of 2010, with passenger numbers increasing by 14% and revenue by 24% to $245 million in comparison to 2009. Our half yearly profit before tax was a record $33.5 million, up 34% over 2009. For more information, visit www.airastana.com

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ROUND TRIP PRICE MIN MAX SUPPLIER

LOS ANGELES DAILY SKED TUR 7 $ 799 NEW YORK DAILY SKED TUR 7 $ 649 WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $ 350

EGYPT

$ 1599 $ 1699 Net

PERIOD

To:CAIRO AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS TO 12/31/10 To:CAIRO AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS TO 12/31/10 To:CAIRO HARI-WORLD TRAVEL TO 12/31/10

VALIDITY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

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BOSTON DAILY SKED AIR PHILADELPHIA DAILY SKED AIR

ETHIOPIA

$ 721

Net

$ 999

Net $ 1250

ATLANTA DAILY SKED AIR $ CHICAGO DAILY SKED AIR $ DALLAS DAILY SKED AIR $ HOUSTON DAILY SKED AIR $ LOS ANGELES DAILY BUSINESS $ NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR $ DAILY BUSINESS $ USA DAILY SKED TUR 8 $ WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $

Net

To:TEL AVIV C & H INTERNATIONAL To:TEL AVIV HARI-WORLD TRAVEL To:TEL AVIV C & H INTERNATIONAL To:TEL AVIV C & H INTERNATIONAL To:TEL AVIV PERFECT TRAVEL To:TEL AVIV C & H INTERNATIONAL PERFECT TRAVEL To:TEL AVIV IMPRESSA CLUB, LTD. To:TEL AVIV C & H INTERNATIONAL

Net $ 1395

To:ABIDJAN TRAVEL PEOPLE

ISRAEL

HOUSTON DAILY SKED AIR

720

Net

557

Net

1067

Net

654

Net

1818

Net $ 3306

642 1658

Net Net $ 2976

499 633

IVORY COAST $ 1295

To:ADDIS ABABA HARI-WORLD TRAVEL To:ADDIS ABABA TRAVEL PEOPLE

TO 12/31/10

866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

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ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912

12/24/10-3/31/11

CNHINTL.COM;CALL 888-708-0088

TO 12/31/10

866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

12/24/10-3/31/11

CNHINTL.COM;CALL 866-206-8065

12/20/10-3/31/11

CNHINTL.COM;CALL 888-440-2288

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212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES

12/24/10-3/31/11 CALL

CNHINTL.COM;CALL 888-823-8839 212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES

ALL YEAR

TFR;HTL;TUR;7186458578;IMPRESSACLUB.COM

12/24/10-3/31/11

CNHINTL.COM;CALL 866-787-2288

ALL YEAR

ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912

ALL YEAR TO 12/31/10

800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM 866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

ALL YEAR

ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912

ALL YEAR

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NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR $ 1125 DAILY SKED AIR $ 578 SEATTLE DAILY SKED AIR $ 1075 WASHINGTON DC DAILY BUSINESS $ 3750

Net $ 4950

To:NAIROBI GOWAY AIR HARI-WORLD TRAVEL To:NAIROBI TRAVEL PEOPLE To:NAIROBI ARROW TRAVEL

NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR

$ 1548

Net $ 1710

To:MONROVIA TRAVEL PEOPLE

ALL YEAR

ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912

NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR

$ 1295

Net $ 1795

To:ANTANANARIVO TRAVEL PEOPLE ALL YEAR

ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912

BOSTON DAILY SKED AIR

$ 1645

Net $ 1845

To:BAMAKO TRAVEL PEOPLE

ALL YEAR

ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912

NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR

$ 1150

Net $ 1425

To:MAURITIUS TRAVEL PEOPLE

ALL YEAR

ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912

$ 725

Net

ALL YEAR

ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912

$ 621

Net

1/10/11-3/31/11

CNHINTL.COM;CALL 888-708-0088

$ 1067

Net

1/10/10-3/31/11

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KENYA

Net Net Net $ 1195

LIBERIA

MADAGASCAR

MALI

MAURITIUS NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR ATLANTA DAILY SKED AIR DALLAS DAILY SKED AIR

NIGERIA

DECEMBER 2010

$ 998

To:KANO TRAVEL PEOPLE To:LAGOS C & H INTERNATIONAL To:LAGOS C & H INTERNATIONAL

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HOUSTON DAILY SKED AIR $ 654 MIAMI DAILY OW BC $ 1654 NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR $ 642 WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $ 633 WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $ 656 ATLANTA DAILY OW SKAIR CHICAGO DAILY SKED AIR NEW YORK DAILY BUSINESS DAILY SKED AIR PHOENIX DAILY OW BC

To:DOHA HARI-WORLD TRAVEL

$ 420 $ 667

Net

$ 3750 $ 805

Net $ 4950 Net

$ 1895

1/10/11-3/31/11

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800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

1/10/11-3/31/11

CNHINTL.COM;CALL 888-823-8839

1/10/11-3/31/11

CNHINTL.COM;CALL 866-787-2288

TO 12/31/10

866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

To:JOHANNESBURG LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS TO 12/15/10 To:JOHANNESBURG HARI-WORLD TRAVEL TO 12/31/10 To:JOHANNESBURG ARROW TRAVEL ALL YEAR GOWAY AIR ALL YEAR To:JOHANNESBURG LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS TO 12/15/10

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$ 1380

Net $ 1840

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ALL YEAR

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NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR

$ 655

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To:DAMASCUS TRAVEL PEOPLE

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$ 834

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To:DAR ES SALAAM TRAVEL PEOPLE ALL YEAR To:KILIMANJARO TRAVEL PEOPLE ALL YEAR

$ 1299

Net $ 1450

To:LOME TRAVEL PEOPLE

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ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912 ALL USA TO ALL AFRICA;800-999-9912

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TUNISIA Over 50 destinations in Europe, Mid East & Africa. 866 381 9931 /TU@groupsystemsamerica.com

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR

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Net

$ 3465 $ 248 $ 1875 $ 3365 $ 3565 $ 3875 $ 3465 $ 1834 $ 2950 $ 400 $ 3265

Net $ 4450 Net

$ 1430

Net $ 1890

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AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST ISRAEL Ya’lla Tour’s 12 day From Dan to Beersheva package offers the best of Ancient Israel and the Negev, featuring 1 night in Tel Aviv, 3 nights in Tiberias, 1 night at the Dead Sea, 2 nights in the Negev and 4 nights in Jerusalem. Tour includes: 11 nights accommodations with daily breakfast, 10 days of touring in a private, air-conditioned van with a licensed, English-speaking guide, 2 dinners at the Ramon Inn Hotel, lunch in the Negev on Day 7, participation in an archaeological dig (subject to confirmation 72 hours prior), boat ride across the Sea of Galilee and all service charges. Prices are per person and valid March 1, 2010 February 28, 2011. Visit www.yallatours.com

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SOUTH AFRICA Collette Vacations is featuring its 13-day Spectacular South Africa tour in a campaign to leverage global awareness of the destination created through the nation's hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Explore Soweto, birthplace of Nelson Mandela, and dine with locals at a shebeen (tavern). Search out the “Big Five” during open-air safari game drives. Travel the lush Garden Route between the mountains and the balmy Indian Ocean. Visit a working ostrich farm. Spend four leisurely nights in Cape Town, one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Save $200 per couple on January 1, 2011-April 30, 2012 departures. Offer valid on air-inclusive bookings only made by December 31, 2010. Visit www.collettevacations.com

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Israel Day Tours For Cruise Passengers Touring Israel offers exclusive, luxury day tours for cruise ship passengers visiting Israel. Passengers docking in Haifa can tour the North of Israel and can choose from an itinerary that includes the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Nazareth, Acre, Safed and the Bahai Gardens. Passengers docking in Ashdod can visit Jerusalem and the Old City including sites such as the Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the Via Dolorosa, the Arab Souq, the Temple Mount (the Dome of the Rock and the Al Aqsa Mosque), the Western Wall and the Mount of Olives. All tours can be tailored to the group’s interests and can be custom themed to Christian, Jewish or general interest groups. Tours are in luxury air-conditioned vehicles with English speaking guides. Tours start at $120 per person for private groups of up to 10. For larger groups of up to 30, tours available from $100 per person. Tours to the Dead Sea Area including a swim in the Dead Sea and a visit to Masada are also available from Ashdod for a small supplement. Two day tours including one night’s accommodation are also available. Touring Israel can custom build a luxury private or group tour of Israel and Jordan of any length and preferences, including all hotel reservations, ground and air transportation, cultural events, special functions and restaurant reservations. For reservations and inquiries call 917-7203105 or visit www.touringisrael.com

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By Lillian Africano he 466-foot mega-yacht Le Boréal, launched in May of this year, is the jewel of the French-flagged Compagnie du Ponant’s fleet of four vessels. A prime example of the new generation of small luxury ships, Le Boréal was designed by Jean-Phillipe Nuel and built at Italy’s Fincantieri shipyard. She joins the 64passenger sailing yacht Ponant, the 90-passenger yacht Le Levant and the 226-passenger Le Diamant. Ponant’s next new-build, L’Austral, is scheduled to set sail in May 2011. Founded in 1988, Compagnie du Ponant, the world’s only French-flagged cruise line, is a division of CMA CGM, the third largest container shipping company in the world. The fleet of five will have sailed 146 cruises in 2010, with 184 scheduled for 2011.

Ship Layout and Amenities Ranging in size from 200 to 484 square feet, 95 percent of her 132 staterooms have private balconies. Three passenger elevators, numerous ramps and stair lifts accommodate disabled passengers. The décor tends to light, neutral colors accented with splashes of red (think Philippe Starck and the Morgan Hotel). Le Boréal carries 224-264 passengers and has a 1:2 crew-to-passenger ratio. Twenty of the largest deluxe suites can be converted into 40 standard cabins and each room has twin beds that can be converted to a single queensize bed. All of the bathrooms are equipped with showers; some have bathtubs. Other stateroom features include satellite flat-screen TV, international direct-dial phone, wireless Internet access (charges apply), writing desk, mini-bar and plush robes. The main restaurant serves French and international cuisine, often tied to the destination, in a single unassigned seating. Buffet-style breakfast and lunch is served at the casual indooroutdoor Grill restaurant, and the executive chef prepares a specialty dish at lunch. Complimentary wine and beer are available at lunch; afternoon tea is offered with either sandwiches or pastries. Bar service is available on the sundeck when weather permits. Various meats and fishes are prepared on the grill near the bar. The food onboard is imaginative and served with care, without any sense of being mass-produced.

Laid-back Luxe Le Boréal has a theater for lectures and shows; Le Club for dancing and late-night mingling; a panoramic lounge with Internet access; a small library; casino and Carita spa and fitness center with massage rooms, steam rooms and a Turkish bath. The spa menu is comprehensive and includes a variety of facials, body treatments and massage therapies for men and women; treatments start at about $45 for a half-hour. A salon offers the usual hair and nail services. The “luxury” component of Le Boréal cruise begins at boarding, with a welcoming committee at the dock, an escort 34 CRUISE NEWS

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onboard and a personal greeting by Captain Etianne Garcia. (Many repeat Ponant passengers book cruises on whichever vessel this charming and knowledgeable captain is serving). The international crewmembers speak English and many are multi-lingual. Once underway, with an average speed of 16 knots, the ship’s state-of-the-art propulsion system provides an exceptionally smooth, quiet and comfortable cruise with little vibration or engine noise. Le Boréal has earned the international “green ship” designation for her numerous eco-friendly features. As there are no special facilities or programs for children (these can be added during periods when families tend to travel with children), Le Boréal should appeal to adults who prefer a quieter cruise experience, as well as those who enjoy luxury in a relaxed setting, without pomp or dress codes. At a gala dinner, for example, passengers will wear anything from couture gowns to jeans (probably designer jeans). The appeal of small ships is that they have the ability to visit small ports not accessible to larger vessels. Le Boréal travels the world; even sailing expedition-style cruises to Antarctica. Though Ponant is well known in France, it is a newcomer to the North American luxury market. As part of its commitment to that market, the line opened a sales office in Miami and hired cruise veteran Terri A. Haas, as Chief Commercial Officer. There is also a travel agent section on the company website, http://en.ponant.com Says Ms. Haas; “The experience on Le Boréal is like being on a yacht, living outside, having the best of both lifestyles: elegant and stylish, yet relaxed and casual. I think the North American market is looking for something different, something with a niche of its own. We have small ship cruising, going to unique places, seeing them in unique ways. And the food is a cut above the usual.” In its first year, Le Boréal will have cruised the Mediterranean and Northern Europe; U.S. and Canada; the Caribbean; Antarctica and South America. Prices are remarkably gentle for a vessel of this caliber. In September, for example, a Black Sea cruise started at $1,935 for eight days, and a nine-day cruise from Rio to Buenos Aires started at $2,820.

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Simmering Economy Still Seeds Growth & Change for Travel Agents, Says Royal Caribbean Cruises Chief s the winter “wave” cruise booking season draws nigh, travel agents and the cruise industry remain concerned over the tepid U.S. economic recovery. But Richard Fain, Chairman and CEO, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL)—the world’s second-largest cruise vacation company--will tell you that RCCL and the broad cruise business remain dynamic. They have done better this year than last, and better by agents. In December, RCCL will launch its much heralded, 5,400-passenger Allure of the Seas, sister ship of the Oasis of the Seas. These are the world’s two largest passenger ships and will sail for RCCL’s flagship brand, Royal Caribbean International. In 2011 and 2012, RCCL will also debut two new ships for its Celebrity Cruises’ brand. All told, RCCL will field five cruise brands comprising, by 2011, 44 ships (it also operates two tour vacation companies). Fain is the first to admit that “the economic recovery has been anemic. Despite that, we’ve done well, reflecting both the strength of our business model and the breadth of our response. We had assumed 2010 would be a rather lackluster year. So we didn’t get hung up on demand driving our bottom line. And so, thanks to our cost-cutting and the resiliency of demand due to our new ships and markets, our bottom line was better than expected.” Future years do not hold the prospect of the large annual passenger capacity increases typical of the last two decades, Fain says. But this merely poses an opportunity to innovate in terms of onboard entertainment and amenities. “In an economy like today’s, one would normally say that it would not be wise to add capacity,” he says. “But when that capacity is of such dramatically better quality, as evidenced by our Oasis and Solstice class ships, it more than pays for itself. Although the ships would be doing better in a better economy, they are still doing brilliantly in this economy,” he says. Indeed, with the debut of the new giant ships, Fain expects Royal Caribbean International to be a far more successful brand. One that, specifically, attracts more extended families as guests. And thus one that competes far more fiercely with its arch-rivals, those brands of Carnival Corp. & plc, the world’s largest cruise vacation company, that stress family and multigenerational cruising in their marketing. Bookings for the new Allure, Fain says, are more than on-track—they’re very strong. “The

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demand for Allure has been very, very heartening, and it looks as though she will do as well or better than Oasis did, and that is very unusual for a second-in-class vessel. Her reception has just been so good and lively. I was pretty confident about Oasis and how she would book; I’m even more confident about Allure and how she is booking.” Generally cruise fares have acquired a new buoyancy, Fain adds, though pricing should be higher. He and RCCL nonetheless recognize that leisure travel represents a more discretionary purchase than ever. And so both the industry and travel agents must work harder to cultivate more satisfied customers, even at reduced prices. For someone like Fain, this just means more rapidly and expertly pushing through RCCL’s new ships and amenities. Travel agents naturally stand to reap increased sales from RCCL’s new products. at least at first, as a matter of increased volume than higher prices. Agents selling almost as many cruises as before may perforce net less. After all, agents remain under great pressure from consumers who go on the Internet to book, and even from the cruise lines’ own direct channels and strategies (although, earlier this year, RCCL executives disavowed having or using any such strategy). In light of this increasingly pitched, tech-focused and competitive environment, what is RCCL doing to uphold and support travel agents and their place in the distribution system? “Just as, in the last few years, we focused on ways to cut costs that didn’t affect the customer or depreciate the product,” says Fain, “we’re doing things that don’t degrade the (travel agent) distribution system.” “We’re still making significant investments in training and aiding travel agents. Travel agents are critical to our success. They’re challenged now for a number of reasons. But now that we have been growing our revenue, that should enhance theirs. We also have programs intended to protect their sales and to otherwise protect the integrity of our distribution and pricing models.” Longer-term help for agents will likely come from RCCL’s and the industry’s attempts to expand specific foreign markets as never before, aided by capacity increases carefully calibrated to the scope of each market. “The extent of our previous capacity increases…was really dictated by the need to achieve critical mass in certain WWW.JAXFAX.COM

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markets…(now that) we have achieved critical mass in the markets we truly wanted to serve, we want to serve the new markets,” he says. Finding too little demand with which to grow and maneuver to exploit these markets, Fain says, has simply never been a problem for the industry. “Every time people predict that the industry is reaching a mature level of saturation,” says Fain, “new markets open up. And, sure enough, we’re discovering, at this point, continued significant growth in Europe, South America, Asia and other areas.” With cruising becoming increasingly popular outside of the U.S., RCCL is deploying ships, he says, precisely to those areas that will most diversify its passenger sourcing and grow its business. Presuming the success of such a strategy, its application will lift the boats of all those in the business—including travel agents. Of course, of all cruise destinations, the Caribbean is perennially the most popular and profitable (not to mention it’s the destination found in the company’s name). How does Fain see the area developing over the next few years? What is RCCL doing there? “There are challenges in the Caribbean but, you know, both we and our destinations have worked in partnership to make cruises there even more attractive to our guests. And so I think the Caribbean is an idyllic year-round cruising opportunity and I expect it will continue to remain so,” he says. Europe is also a hot destination. “We have one of the largest increases in memory in our deployment in Europe next year,” says Fain. “It continues to be a very strong market, both because the destinations are so attractive and because there are so many more Europeans cruising, so the sourcing is favorable.” Fain warns however, that different markets grow in different ways and at different times. Despite the industry’s history of both strong and varied growth, the extent to which any new market can be harvested remains a big unknown. “This industry was U.S.-centric for its first 20 years,” he says. “Now it’s moving toward other centers of gravity. That is by no means a bad thing; more likely, it’s a wholesome development.” DECEMBER 2010

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Belgium’s River Towns ierre-Yves Dalem, president and owner of GET to Belgium (www.get-to.be), thinks that Belgium’s river towns deserve greater recognition, not only as attractive tourist destinations but also for the ingenuity that helped shape them. Says Dalem; “Since the Middle Ages this European flatland has developed an incredible navigation network to transport heavy merchandise to all the tiniest places.” He would know; his grandfather wrote the book entitled 1,000 Years of Navigation on the Ourthe River.

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From Brussels, Namur and Dinant are less than one hour by train. Together with historical Bastogne, site of the famous Battle of the Bulge; and the cultural city of Liège, set at the confluence of the Meuse and the Ourthe Rivers, these towns dot the territory known as Wallonia. This French-speaking southern region of Belgium, which represents about 33% of the population, comprises about 55% of the territory of Belgium. It is also called the Walloon region and is where the Industrial Revolution took root right after doing so in Great Britain. Most of these towns built their wealth on the heavy industrial arts of metalworking, ore refinement and mining. Namur is known for its Citadel and shopping, as well as long, lazy rides along the river by day or during the evenings on dinner boats. Dinant boasts its own, much more accessible Citadel right in town. Adolphe Sax, the inventor of the saxophone, was born here in 1814.

Liège is just 20 miles from Holland and 30 miles from Germany. The city’s cathedral, St Paul's Collegiate Church, is one of the most important on the religious pilgrimage track. Originally founded in the 10th century, it replaced St. Lambert's, which was destroyed during the Liège Revolution. With 16thcentury and contemporary stained-glass windows, a baroque Christ in white marble by Del Cour, and exceptional 19th-century furniture, the cathedral has one of the most beautiful Gothic cloisters in Belgium. Liège’s Sunday market (6 a.m.-2 p.m.) continues to attract hundreds of vendors and buyers from neighboring towns, as well as visitors who cannot take enough photos of enormous pans with a variety of mushrooms cooked out of doors, and stands with old-fashioned kitchen appliances from the 1950s. Just behind the former butcher’s hall is Le Bistrot d’en Face, where the Liège meatballs and café Liège, should be sampled. The “other” dining spot of note is the Michelin-starred L’Epicerie (www.restaurantlepicerie.com), serving Italian and French cuisine. For more information about Liege, visit www.liege.be/tourisme

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Liège started off as a scruffy, working-class mining town fringed with buildings built to last several lifetimes. Its seven hills keep it looking a bit pastoral even in the face of its mining past. The new Liège -Guillemins Station just celebrated its first anniversary. Designed by the sought-after Catalan architect, Santiago Calatrava, the new station will be more flexible and will be a link between the biggest European cities such as Paris, Brussels, Cologne, and Frankfurt. If hopping the train to the next country is not what your clients have in mind, Brussels Airlines (www.brusselsairlines.com) operates flights from the Liège airport at low costs all over Europe and Israel, something to keep in mind for clients who may want to stray farther than Belgium’s neighbors. In 2009, the Museum Curtius occupying Curtius Palace, once home to the 17th century Liège gentleman Jean de Corte, was refurbished and renamed Le Grand Curtius. Built in the early 1600s, this patrician mansion displays an extraordinary range of objects from prehistoric, Roman and Frankish Medieval periods; coins, medals, furniture and a decorative art collection ranging from the Middle Ages to the French Revolution. Curtius made his fortune in selling gunpowder to Spain. At one point, Liège fell under Dutch rule followed by French and then Belgian. Never far from its past, the Curtius boasts the fifth greatest collection of glass and also firearms.

No visit to Wallonia would be complete without an overnight in the charming, tiny town of Durbuy. A century ago, this town was 87% farmland. Today just 7% of the land is used for agriculture and the heart of town is now a valley of resorts that circle a dip below the main road. Behind this bowl of resorts are truly charming small streets that wend their way around town lined with shops, restaurants and more small, boutique hotels. Among the most well-known places to stay is the HotelRestaurant Jean de Bohême (www.jean-de-boheme.be), a country-style property with spacious, spare rooms and a staff that seems to have been raised intuitively knowing how to deliver great service. What the rooms may lack is more than compensated for in the kitchen. The property is operated by the third generation of the same family. At Bohême, do order the fresh trout cooked live until it turns blue (sounds awful but tastes divine) and cannelloni filled with bits of veggies and of course the succulent lamb. As this town is so small everyone knows everyone’s business so the sibling rivalry with the adjacent property has become part of the town’s lore. Also well known for its cuisine and on-river setting is Le Sanglier des Ardennes (www.sanglier-des-ardennes.be). For more information, contact the Belgian National Tourist Office at 212-758-8130 or www.visitbelgium.com

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THE REGION OF VALENCIA

The New Gastronomy of Spain

n recent years American gourmands have discovered what their European counterparts already know. That the Region of Valencia, is the new star of Spanish‘avant-garde’cuisine. They come not just to experience the abundance of well-known gourmet restaurants, but to explore this picturesque region along the Spanish Riviera, discover great restaurants and magnificent cuisine on their own. Everywhere you go you’ll find 5 star quality restaurants, many of them Michelin Award winners. You’ll not only find them at elegant beachside resorts along the coast,but in towns and villages off the beaten path in every remote corner of the beautiful, rugged, mountainside interior. You’ll enjoy a plethora of ‘Mesones’, country inns and small family restaurants that offer their own unique versions of traditional dishes that have been regional favorites for centuries. ‘Olletas de Plat Picat’, a hearty milled wheat stew, that once served as the staple of the Roman legions. Or a spicy, mountain stew of Moorish origins, like ‘L’Olla Barrejada’ made with lamb, saffron and chickpeas. Or the refined ‘L’Olla de la Plana’ from the mountains of Alicante made with legumes, garlic, chickpeas and truffles. And when it comes to seafood,Valencia offers a variety of dishes found nowhere else in Spain.Like ‘Suquets de Peix’, a fish stew flavored with crushed almonds and garlic. Or one of Valencia’s many ‘Morrallas’, a seafood soup that dates back to the Phoenicians made from a medley of small fish and shellfish. There are over a hundred cookbooks on Valencia’s gastronomy. Many date back over two thousand years beginning with the cookbooks of the Roman tribune, Columella. And the 38 EUROPE

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tradition has continued with such masterpieces as the ‘Etymologies of St Isidore’ written in the 8th century or the famed ‘Hispano-Maghreb’ Cookbook of the 13th century. When you consider the long repertoire of fine foods that are unique to this region, it’s not hard to understand why these books were written. The artichokes of Benicarló, the sweet mountain cherries of Alicante, the olives of ‘Sierra de Espadán’, the peppers from ‘Guardamar’, the black truffles found only on the ‘Maestrazgo Mountains’,the giant prawns from Dénia and Vinaròs, the celebrated cheeses of ‘La Nucia’, and Valencia’s famous oranges and lemons to name just a few. WWW.JAXFAX.COM

The gastronomy found in the city,as well as throughout the Region is catching the attention of the culinary connoisseur. Valencia’s Chefs are becoming known for their creative uses of incorporating the immense local produce, seafood and traditional dishes, into a new and original ‘nouveau’ cuisine. The ‘Paella’Valencia’s own has been reintroduced as an artistic and elegant plate full of variety. Chefs are adding their own personal signature to this well known dish.It’s no surprise that some of them have been the recipients of the 2009 Michelin Gastronomy Award and the National Prize given by the Spanish Gastronomy Academy. Valencia’s Chefs are also known for carefully selecting the different local prize winning wines that compliment their cuisine. DECEMBER 2010

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Some of Spain’s best wines come from one of its most beautiful regions. Valencia. American wine connoisseurs are just now discovering what their European counterparts have known for a long time. That the region of Valencia, produces wines comparable to any other wine region in Spain. When you can sample great wines in the picturesque Spanish Riviera, it makes the experience doubly pleasurable. www.spain.info

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The famous wine regions of Valencia (Utiel-Requena, Alicante, Beniarrés and Sant Mateu) actually produce more grape varieties than any other region in Spain. This is true thanks to its unique climate. The result for winemakers: A greater variety of quality grapes to play with. And for wine aficionados: more great new wines to taste, from dry, crisp whites to fragrant fruity reds. You’ll find well-over a dozen prestigious vineyards and bodegas to do your tasting. Most of them are family owned and operated. The unique wines that they produce result from the knowledge, passion and skills handed down from fathers to sons for generations. Take the internationally known Bodegas Vicente Gandia as a case in point. It was founded in 1885 by Vicente Gandia Pia and its legacy goes back four generations. Today their wines and ‘cavas’ are sold in 85 countries across five continents.

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We invite you to come to Valencia and experience the region’s exquisite wines. Like most great winemakers, those of Utiel-Requena, Alicante, Beniarrés and Sant Mateu do not export their best wines. They keep them for themselves and their guests.

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Memorable Mediterranean Islands o matter where they are, islands fascinate travelers. And few are more alluring than those that spring from the waters of the Mediterranean. Whether it’s Europe’s best beaches, incomparable historic sites, distinctive cuisines or a rich culture bred of isolation and repeated conquest, these islands have it all. Here’s a quick primer to help you satisfy your clients’ island fascination. Of the dozens of islands scattered throughout the Mediterranean, only Malta and Cyprus are independent nations; most are part of neighboring countries, although with their own very distinct characters. It’s this independent spirit, combined with the fact that the larger islands were often on sea routes that stretch back for millennia, that gives these islands their own special romance.

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Only 124 miles from mainland Italy, this tiny island feels separated by light years, often called “the small continent” because of its widely varied terrain and culture. Unlike most islands, Sardinia is mainly agricultural and relies very little on the sea for food. This is reflected in the local cuisine, based on beef (advise clients to order bue rosso), extraordinary mountain cheeses and garden-fresh vegetables, accompanied by wines that islanders rarely export. History buffs find Nirvana on Sardinia, where literally thousands of prehistoric stone towers called Nuragi dot the rugged landscape, some several stories high. Clients looking for authentic folklore will find local festivals celebrating everything from the saffron harvest to ancient events. Masks and costumes abound at many of these, examples of which are brilliantly displayed at museums in Nuoro and Mamoiada. Sardinia is best known for the dazzling beaches and tourist villages of the Costa Smeralda, developed in the 1970s by the Aga Khan and frequented by the rich and famous ever since. Steer celeb-spotters to Porto Cervo, where Starwood awaits

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them with the Cervo Hotel, Hotel Pitrizza, Hotel Romazzino and Hotel Cala di Volpe (www.starwoodhotels.com). Clients looking for sophisticated luxury and fine dining will appreciate a room overlooking the sea at the small palace of Villa Las Tronas (www.villalastronas.com) in medieval Alghero. Suggest exploring the giant sea caverns at nearby Grotta di Nettuno by boat. In the capital of Cagliari, book clients at the stunning new T Hotel (www.spacehotels.it), adding a city tour with the island’s best private guide, Paola Loi (paola@mmv.net), who can also guide clients to attractions throughout the island. For information on Sardinia visit www.italiantourism.com/sardegna.html

Corsica Within sight of northern Sardinia, the equally mountainous French island of Corsica earns its nickname “Mountain in the Sea” with 120 peaks above 6,000 feet. These and the nature reserves that cover 65% of the island make it especially popular with adventurous travelers and nature lovers. Hiking trails include Da Mare a Mare (east-west from coast to coast), Tra Mare e Monti (north to south) and the famous GR20, known to serious hikers as one of Europe’s most spectacular and challenging. Tour Aventure Trekking (www.tour-aventure.com) arranges guided and self-guided hiking trips as well as cycling trips combining Corsica with Sardinia. Like Sardinia, Corsica is a paradise for water sports, including diving, surfing, sea kayaking and sailing. The waters between the two islands are some of the Mediterranean’s most thrilling for serious sailors. Réserve Naturelle de Scandola, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, can be explored only by boat, from Calvi or Porto.

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Balearic Islands Of Spain’s island cluster near the eastern coast of the Iberian Peninsula, the best known are Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza. Reached by air from Madrid or other Spanish cities or by boat from Barcelona and Valencia, these islands, like others, have developed their own culture and cuisine based on the influences of those who have sailed (and more recently flown) past. The largest is Majorca, with its strings of large resorts overlooking the Bay of Palma beaches. Headquartered here, Spa in Spain (www.spa-in-spain.com) represents spa hotels, including 5-star Reads Hotel & Vespasian Spa (www.readshotel.com), set amid vast landscaped gardens and its own vineyard, and the new Blau Porto Petro (www.blauhotels.com) whose luxury guestrooms and villas stretch along a half- mile pine-backed coast. Ibiza is the party island, trendy and flashy, and a short ferry ride away is the almost unknown and beautiful Formentera. Book clients at the sybaritic but casual Gecko (www.geckobeach-

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club.com), on Playa Migjorn beach. Opened in 2009, Gecko brought the first luxury lodgings to the UNESCO-acclaimed island, where a ban on beachfront building has kept the coastal landscapes pristine. For additional information visit www.spain.info

Cyprus At the Mediterranean’s eastern end, the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite offers a shoreline of beaches and dramatic sea cliffs. Rising sharply to mountains or craggy slopes of olive and pine, the landscape is covered by spectacular walking trails that often look straight down into crystal-clear green seas. Wildflowers are everywhere, especially on the Akamas Peninsula, largely protected as a nature reserve for more than 1,000 native species. Amid this, the stunning white 177-room Anassa resort (www.anassa.com.cy) spills down a hillside to the Mediterranean, its buildings and gardens reflecting Cyprus's landscape and architecture. For additional information visit www.gocyprus.com

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DANUBE RIVER The boutique cruising experts of France Cruises and WLCVacations announce the expansion of services on upcoming Holiday Cruise packages. In Europe, enjoying the Rhine Holiday Markets aboard the River Queen from $1,899 per person. Payment in full at time of reservation means up to $600 in savings. Holiday travelers can sail the Danube River aboard the River Countess, this 8-day cruise offers 2- for -1 savings on all December 15th sailings, starting at $1,899 per person. All cruises and packages are commissionable to travel agents at 10%. Complete listing of specials and other destinations can be found at www.FranceCruises.com

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CROATIA Kompas Tours has added a new 11-day tour of Croatia and Adriatic cruise onboard the M/S Afrodita or M/S Eden. Guests will be treated to the many highlights of this stunning country, covering Zagreb, Plitvice, Split, Brac, Makarska, Korcula, Dubrovnik, Mljet and Hvar back to Split. Included features: first class hotels, rooms with private facilities, service charges and hotel taxes, breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 2 dinners, arrival and departure transfers, touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach as per itinerary, professional tour director/cruise manager. Visit www.kompas.net

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Flybe Announces New Winter Routes Flybe starts operating its 2010/11 Winter program offering travelers a choice of up to 3,380 flights per week on a comprehensive range of routes, including 17 that are brand new for this winter. Flybe’s winter schedule includes two new routes between Manchester and Aberdeen and Nantes, and new routes serving Edinburgh to Paris Charles de Gaulle and Southampton to Paris Orly Ouest. As of October, Flybe is an ARC member and can be ticketed by US travel agents through their GDS. The carrier accepts all major credit cards. Call 877496-9896 or visit www.flybe.com on the web.

Making the Most of the Holiday Season Here are some tips from Gate 1 Travel on how to make the most of a European vacation. 1. Explore holiday traditions. Countries all across Europe have their own special way of celebrating the holiday season. In Norway, December 13 is the feast day of Santa Lucia. In France, the Christmas Eve “feast“ is known as Le Réveillon de Noël. 2. Visit Europe’s famous Christmas markets: a tradition in more than a dozen cities throughout Europe featuring handmade crafts, unique foods, live nativity scenes, concerts and special celebrations. 3. Ring in the New Year on a River: River cruising is a unique way to visit multiple European cities during the holidays. Cruise the Danube, Rhine or Main River to see cities like Amsterdam, Cologne, Vienna, Frankfurt and Nuremberg. Call 800682-3333 or visit www.gate1travel.com

Voyages Elects New Schedule For Soph Year By Ryley Hartt Voyages To Antiquity may be a newcomer to the Mediterranean cruise circuit, having launched its signature boutique-style enrichment programs only this past spring, but the fledgling cruise line has already proved it has the pedigree and proficiency to make a name for itself. The most recent brainchild from the founders of the Orient Lines brand, Voyages To Antiquity was designed to combine the benefits of small-ship cruising with carefully selected itineraries and guest lecturers to offer an immersive educational experience to the well-heeled and culture-hungry. Lord John Julius Norwich, author of The Middle Sea and many other acclaimed works of history including some thirty historical documentaries for the BBC, provided the inspiration and insight for the two-week itineraries showcased in 2010. According to Mitch Schlesinger, vice president of marketing and sales for Voyages, the smaller size of the vessel is a major factor in setting the company apart from the mainstream. The 378-passenger Aegean Odyssey is well-suited to island and coastal sailing, which means it can get into smaller ports and almost never leaves sight of land. Says Schlesinger; “You have to have a small ship so you can perform itineraries like this, which center around our port calls and shore-excursions.” Take Sicily. Located at the heart of the Mediterranean both geographically and historically, its history dates back to the ancient Greeks and includes subsequent conquests by the Carthaginians, Romans, Byzantines, Normans, DECEMBER 2010

Spanish and Bourbons. “For most people, the typical Sicily experience is a six-hour stop in Taormina. If you look at our Rome to Venice or Athens to Rome itineraries, we’re there for three days.” While Schlesinger is quick to point out that passengers don’t need an academic background to appreciate the experience, he did find that the 16-day timeframe was limiting for some, namely clients under 60. For 2011, VTA has added new destinations in the Red Sea and Middle East, and created what are essentially cruise-tour itineraries, giving passengers pre or post-cruise hotel stays of two to three nights and more flexible cruises that range anywhere from seven to 12 nights. Also new for 2011, VTA will feature guest lecturers from the acclaimed Archaeological Institute of America on 14 departures. Starting at $3,295 per person—including lectures, shore excursions, transfers, gratuities, wine, beer and soft drinks at dinner— these are an extraordinary value for anyone considering a Med cruise and an enticing proposition for river cruise clients as well. VTA is also offering an early booking incentive of FREE air from more than 70 North American gateways and a one room category upgrade on sailings between March 25 and August 25, 2011. The Early Booking Deadline has been extended until February 28th, after which air will still be free from select east coast gateways and $99 & $199 add-ons will apply from the Midwest and Western Regions. For information about the itineraries and to make reservations, call 877-398-1460 or visit www.voyagestoantiquity.com

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EUROPE

TRIP DEPARTING TYPE

# DAYS

ROUND TRIP PRICE MIN MAX

SUPPLIER

NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR

$ 347

To:TIRANA 3KM TRAVEL

CALL

866-927-1272;WWW.3KMTRAVEL.COM

NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR

NET/COMM

To:YEREVAN DOWNTOWN TRAVEL

ALL YEAR

212-481-1800;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM

USA DAILY SKED AIR

$ 600

To:BAKU IMPRESSA CLUB, LTD.

ALL YEAR

OTH CITY;718-645-8578;AZALUSA.COM

ALBANIA Net

ARMENIA AZERBAIJAN Net

BELARUS DAILY NEW DAILY DAILY

TOUR PKG 3 YORK SKED AIR SKED AIR

$ 220 $ 397 Net NET/COMM

VALIDITY PERIOD

To:MINSK RUSSIAN AMERICAN CONSULT. ALL YEAR To:MINSK AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD 12/24/10-3/31/11 DOWNTOWN TRAVEL ALL YEAR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

877-268-2677;VISAS;HTLS AVBL ALL BELAR. OW $274;NET;CALL:800-228-0877 212-481-1800;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM

FOR

CONTACT

I N F O R M AT I O N ,

WEBSITE

ADDRESS

SEE

DIRECTORY

PAGE

EUROPE

44 EUROPE

WWW.JAXFAX.COM

DECEMBER 2010

BELGIUM

www.visitflanders.us CHICAGO DAILY SKED AIR $ DALLAS DAILY SKED AIR $ LOS ANGELES DAILY SKED AIR $ DAILY OW BC $ NEW YORK DAILY BUSINESS $ DAILY SKED AIR $ DAILY BUSINESS $ DAILY SKED AIR $ DAILY OW SKAIR $ DAILY OW BC $ PHILADELPHIA DAILY SKED AIR $ WASHINGTON DC DAILY OW BC $ NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR $

BRITAIN

385 412 378 1245

Net

1295 165 1530 199 275 1175

Net $ 2550 Net Net

324 1125 265

CHICAGO DAILY SKED AIR $ 398 NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR $ 285 WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $ 323

Net

To:SOFIA 3KM TRAVEL To:SOFIA 3KM TRAVEL To:SOFIA 3KM TRAVEL

BULGARIA

NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR

Net Net Net

CROATIA NEW YORK DAILY SKED TUR LOS ANGELES DAILY SKED AIR NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR DAILY SKED TUR 6 DAILY SKED AIR DAILY SKED AIR

$ 485

Net

To:LONDON CROWN PETERS To:LONDON CROWN PETERS To:LONDON HARI-WORLD TRAVEL LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS To:LONDON ARROW TRAVEL CROWN PETERS HARI-WORLD TRAVEL HARI-WORLD TRAVEL LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS To:LONDON CROWN PETERS To:LONDON LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS To:MANCHESTER CROWN PETERS

$ 685

To:DUBROVNIK TRAVEL PEOPLE

FROM 12/1/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

FROM 12/1/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

TO 12/31/10 TO 12/15/10

866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM 800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

ALL YEAR FROM 12/1/10 TO 12/31/10 TO 12/31/10 TO 12/15/10 TO 12/15/10

CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776 BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS 866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM 866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM 800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES 800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

FROM 12/1/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

TO 12/15/10

800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

FROM 12/1/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

CALL

866-927-1272;WWW.3KMTRAVEL.COM

CALL

866-927-1272;WWW.3KMTRAVEL.COM

CALL

866-927-1272;WWW.3KMTRAVEL.COM

ALL YEAR

ALL USA TO ALL EUROPE;800-999-9912

ALL YEAR

SPA CZECH REP;800-952-3519/212-481-1800

TO 12/31/10

COACH/BUS;NET&COMM;800-321-2999;ADDONS

12/24/10-3/31/11 ALL YEAR ALL YEAR ALL YEAR

OW $254;NET;CALL:800-228-0877 CZECHVACATIONS.COM;800-321-2999;OTH TRS 212-481-1800;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM COACH/BUS;NET&COMM;800-321-2999;ADDONS

$ 450 Net $ 350 NET/COMM $ 285

To:KARLOVY VARY DOWNTOWN TRAVEL To:PRAGUE TATRA TRAVEL To:PRAGUE AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD CZECH VACATIONS DOWNTOWN TRAVEL TATRA TRAVEL

NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR

NET/COMM

To:TALLINN DOWNTOWN TRAVEL

ALL YEAR

212-481-1800;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM

NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR

NET/COMM

To:HELSINKI DOWNTOWN TRAVEL

ALL YEAR

212-481-1800;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM

FROM 12/1/10 TO 12/31/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS 866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

TO 12/15/10

800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

CZECH REPUBLIC NET/COMM $ 375

ESTONIA FINLAND NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR DAILY SKED AIR DENVER DAILY OW BC

FRANCE

DECEMBER 2010

$ 256 $ 265 $ 1424

Net Net

To:NICE CROWN PETERS HARI-WORLD TRAVEL To:PARIS LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS

WWW.JAXFAX.COM

EUROPE

72 PAGE DIRECTORY SEE EMAIL & ADDRESS WEBSITE I N F O R M AT I O N , CONTACT FOR

LOS ANGELES DAILY BUSINESS $ DAILY OW SKAIR $ MIAMI DAILY SKED AIR $ NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR $ WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $

FRANCE

NEW DAILY DAILY DAILY

YORK SKED TUR SKED AIR SKED AIR

2050 475

Net $ 2950

399

Net

256

Net

305

Net

To:PARIS ARROW TRAVEL LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS To:PARIS CROWN PETERS To:PARIS CROWN PETERS To:PARIS HARI-WORLD TRAVEL To:TBILISI CZECH VACATIONS DOWNTOWN TRAVEL PANORAMA TRAVEL, LTD.

ALL YEAR TO 12/15/10

CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776 800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

FROM 12/1/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

FROM 12/1/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

TO 12/31/10

866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

ALL YEAR ALL YEAR 12/31/10

CZECHVACATIONS.COM;800-321-2999;OTH TRS 212-481-1800;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM NET/COMM;COACH/BUS;ADDONS;800-204-7130

FROM 12/1/10 TO 12/31/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS 866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

TO 12/15/10

800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

ALL YEAR FROM 12/1/10

CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776 BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

FROM 12/1/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

TO 12/31/10

866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

TO 12/15/10

800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

FROM 12/1/10 TO 12/15/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS 800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

FROM 12/1/10 TO 12/15/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS 800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

TO 12/15/10

800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

FROM 12/1/10 TO 12/15/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS 800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

TO 12/31/10

866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

TO 12/31/10

888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:CRUISES/TOURS

TO 12/31/10 FROM 12/1/10

888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:CRUISES/TOURS BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

TO 12/31/10 FROM 12/1/10

888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:CRUISES/TOURS BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

FROM 12/1/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

TO 12/31/10

888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:WEDDNGS/TOURS

FROM 12/1/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

TO 12/31/10 FROM 12/1/10 FROM 12/1/10

888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:WEDDNGS/TOURS BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS AIR;6N ATH;CITY TOUR;MORE

FROM 12/1/10 TO 12/31/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS 866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

TO 12/31/10 FROM 12/1/10

888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:CULTURAL TOURS BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

FROM 12/1/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

FROM 12/1/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

12/24/10-3/31/11 FROM 12/1/10 ALL YEAR

OW $217;NET;CALL;800-228-0877 BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS CZECHVACATIONS.COM;800-321-2999;OTH TRS

FROM 12/1/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

TO 12/31/10

866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

FROM 12/1/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

GEORGIA (EX SOVIET REPUBLIC) 6

$ 400 NET/COMM $ 400

NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR $ DAILY SKED AIR $ BOSTON DAILY BUSINESS $ CHICAGO DAILY BUSINESS $ DAILY SKED AIR $ DALLAS DAILY SKED AIR $ DETROIT DAILY SKED AIR $ LAS VEGAS DAILY BUSINESS $ MIAMI DAILY SKED AIR $ DAILY BUSINESS $ NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR $ DAILY SKED AIR $ SAN FRANCISCO DAILY OW BC $ WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $ DAILY BUSINESS $ WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $

GERMANY

ATLANTA DAILY SKED TUR 7 $ BOSTON DAILY SKED TUR 7 $ DAILY SKED AIR $ DALLAS DAILY SKED TUR 7 $ DAILY SKED AIR $ HOUSTON DAILY SKED AIR $ LOS ANGELES DAILY SKED TUR 7 $ MIAMI DAILY SKED AIR $ NEW YORK DAILY SKED TUR 7 $ DAILY SKED AIR $ DAILY SKED TUR 7 $ PHILADELPHIA DAILY SKED AIR $ DAILY SKED AIR $ TAMPA DAILY SKED TUR 7 $ DAILY SKED AIR $ WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $ NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR $

255 266

Net

2685 1950 394

Net $ 3250

334 394

Net

3065 368 2674 255 2385

Net

1875 396 2276 283

Net

GREECE

NEW DAILY DAILY DAILY

YORK SKED AIR SKED AIR SKED TUR

799

$ 975

799 318

Net

$ 975

799 431

Net

330

Net

$ 1015

799

$ 1120

392

Net

799 317 1475

Net

318 368

Net Net

$ 975

799 437 339

$ 1080

Net

303

HUNGARY

BOSTON DAILY SKED AIR HOUSTON DAILY SKED AIR NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR

$ 360 $ 292 $ 390

Net Net

$ 261

Net

$ 334

Net

$ 225

Net

ITALY

46 EUROPE

To:BERLIN CROWN PETERS HARI-WORLD TRAVEL To:FRANKFURT LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS To:FRANKFURT ARROW TRAVEL CROWN PETERS To:FRANKFURT CROWN PETERS To:FRANKFURT HARI-WORLD TRAVEL To:FRANKFURT LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS To:FRANKFURT CROWN PETERS LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS To:FRANKFURT CROWN PETERS LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS To:FRANKFURT LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS To:FRANKFURT CROWN PETERS LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS To:MUNICH HARI-WORLD TRAVEL To:ATHENS AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS To:ATHENS AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS CROWN PETERS To:ATHENS AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS CROWN PETERS To:ATHENS CROWN PETERS To:ATHENS AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS To:ATHENS CROWN PETERS To:ATHENS AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS CROWN PETERS CROWN PETERS To:ATHENS CROWN PETERS HARI-WORLD TRAVEL To:ATHENS AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS CROWN PETERS To:ATHENS CROWN PETERS To:THESSALONIKI CROWN PETERS To:BUDAPEST AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD CROWN PETERS CZECH VACATIONS To:MILAN CROWN PETERS To:MILAN HARI-WORLD TRAVEL To:MILAN CROWN PETERS

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BALTIC STATES L I T H U A N I A • L AT V I A • E S T O N I A Scandinavia • Czech Republic • Russia Group Departures • Air and Land Packages Low Airfares • FITs VYTIS TOURS 40-24 235th Street, Douglaston, NY 11363

TOLL FREE: 800-7789847 • 718-423-6161 • FAX: 718-423-3979 www.vytistours.com Email: Vyttours@earthlink.net TRIP # ROUND TRIP PRICE DEPARTING TYPE DAYS MIN MAX ATLANTA DAILY SKED AIR $ 388 Net PHILADELPHIA DAILY SKED AIR $ 326 Net ATLANTA DAILY SKED AIR $ 505 Net DAILY BUSINESS $ 2675 BOSTON DAILY SKED AIR $ 268 Net DAILY SKED AIR $ 353 Net DAILY BUSINESS $ 2876 DALLAS DAILY SKED AIR $ 484 Net DAILY SKED AIR $ 344 Net DAILY BUSINESS $ 2785 HOUSTON DAILY SKED AIR $ 439 Net DAILY SKED AIR $ 303 Net MIAMI DAILY SKED AIR $ 344 Net DAILY BUSINESS $ 2698 NEW YORK DAILY SKED TUR 5 $ 599 $ 999 DAILY SKED TUR 8 $ 799 $ 1299 DAILY SKED AIR $ 439 Net DAILY SKED AIR $ 225 Net DAILY BUSINESS $ 2675 PHILADELPHIA DAILY SKED AIR $ 256 Net SAN FRANCISCO DAILY BUSINESS $ 3265 WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $ 439 Net DAILY SKED AIR $ 279 Net LOS ANGELES DAILY SKED AIR $ 576 Net BOSTON DAILY SKED AIR $ 268 Net NEW YORK DAILY SKED TUR 8 $ 599 $ 999 DAILY SKED AIR $ 237 Net

KAZAKHSTAN DAILY

TOUR PKG 3

$ 346

NEW 4,7 DAILY DAILY

YORK SKED AIR SKED AIR SKED AIR

$ 475 Net $ 447 Net NET/COMM

NEW DAILY DAILY USA DAILY

YORK SKED AIR SKED AIR

$ 426 Net NET/COMM

SKED AIR

$ 450

LATVIA

LITHUANIA

DECEMBER 2010

SUPPLIER To:PALERMO HARI-WORLD TRAVEL To:PALMA HARI-WORLD TRAVEL To:ROME C & H INTERNATIONAL LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS To:ROME CROWN PETERS HARI-WORLD TRAVEL LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS To:ROME C & H INTERNATIONAL CROWN PETERS LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS To:ROME C & H INTERNATIONAL CROWN PETERS To:ROME CROWN PETERS LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS To:ROME AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS C & H INTERNATIONAL CROWN PETERS LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS To:ROME CROWN PETERS To:ROME LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS To:ROME C & H INTERNATIONAL CROWN PETERS To:SARDINIA HARI-WORLD TRAVEL To:VENICE CROWN PETERS To:VENICE AEGEAN/MED CRUISES/TOURS CROWN PETERS

VALIDITY PERIOD

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

TO 12/31/10

866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

TO 12/31/10

866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

12/20/10-3/31/11 TO 12/15/10

CNHINTL.COM;CALL 888-708-0088 800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

FROM 12/1/10 TO 12/31/10 TO 12/15/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS 866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM 800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

12/20/10-3/31/11 FROM 12/1/10 TO 12/15/10

CNHINTL.COM;CALL 866-206-8065 BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS 800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

12/20/10-3/31/11 FROM 12/1/10

CNHINTL.COM;CALL 888-440-2288 BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

FROM 12/1/10 TO 12/15/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS 800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

TO 12/31/10 TO 12/31/10 12/20/10-3/31/11 FROM 12/1/10 TO 12/15/10

888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:CRUISES/TOURS 888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:CRUISES/TOURS CNHINTL.COM;CALL 888-823-8839 BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS 800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

FROM 12/1/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

TO 12/15/10

800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

12/20/10-3/31/11 FROM 12/1/10

CNHINTL.COM;CALL 866-787-2288 BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

TO 12/31/10

866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

FROM 12/1/10

BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

TO 12/31/10 FROM 12/1/10

888-968-0335;13-16%COMM:CRUISES/TOURS BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

To:ALMATY RUSSIAN AMERICAN CONSULT. ALL YEAR

877-268-2677;VISAS;HTLS AVBL ALL KAZAK.

To:RIGA UNITED TOURS CORP. AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD DOWNTOWN TRAVEL

TO 12/31/10 12/24/10-3/31/11 ALL YEAR

888-838-1674;212-245-1100;OW OK OW $311;NET;CALL:800-228-0877 212-481-1800;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM

12/24/10-3/31/11 ALL YEAR

OW $311;NET;CALL:800-228-0877 212-481-1800;WWW.DOWNTOWNTRAVEL.COM

ALL YEAR

OTH CITY;718-645-8578;IMPRESSACLUB.COM

Over 50 connections to Kazakhstan via Europe. 888 855 1557 / usa.sales@airastana.com

To:VILNIUS AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD DOWNTOWN TRAVEL To:VILNIUS IMPRESSA CLUB, LTD.

WWW.JAXFAX.COM

EUROPE

72 PAGE DIRECTORY SEE EMAIL & ADDRESS WEBSITE I N F O R M AT I O N , CONTACT FOR

NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR

To:SKOPJE 3KM TRAVEL

MACEDONIAN REPUBLIC NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR SEATTLE DAILY SKED AIR

$ 409

Net

$ 360

Net

To:CHISINAU PANORAMA TRAVEL, LTD. To:CHISINAU MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL

MOLDOVA

NET/COMM

NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR $ ATLANTA DAILY SKED AIR $ BOSTON DAILY SKED AIR $ CHICAGO DAILY SKED AIR $ DETROIT DAILY SKED AIR $ HOUSTON DAILY SKED AIR $ NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR $ PHILADELPHIA DAILY SKED AIR $ WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $

383

Net

386

Net

296

Net

386

Net

430

Net

456

Net

269

Net

290

Net

311

Net

To:KRAKOW AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD To:WARSAW AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD To:WARSAW AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD To:WARSAW AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD To:WARSAW AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD To:WARSAW AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD To:WARSAW AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD To:WARSAW AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD To:WROCLAW AMERICAN TRAVEL ABROAD

$ 307

Net

To:LISBON HARI-WORLD TRAVEL

POLAND

NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR

PORTUGAL LOS ANGELES DAILY SKED AIR $ 925 Net $ BOSTON DAILY SKED AIR $ 240 Net CHICAGO DAILY SKED AIR NET/COMM LOS ANGELES DAILY SKED AIR NET/COMM DAILY SKED AIR NET/COMM DAILY HTL PKG 3 $ 210 MIAMI DAILY SKED AIR NET/COMM NEW YORK DAILY BUSINESS $ 2050 Net $ DAILY SKED AIR $ 409 Net DAILY SKED AIR NET/COMM DAILY BUSINESS CALL FOR QUOTES DAILY SKED AIR $ 240 Net DAILY HTL PKG 3 $ 210 VARY SHIP PKG 11 $ 1200 $ SAN FRANCISCO DAILY HTL PKG 3 $ 210 SEATTLE DAILY SKED AIR NET/COMM USA DAILY SKED AIR $ 350 WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR NET/COMM NEW YORK DAILY SKED TUR 6 $ 450 Net DAILY HTL PKG 3 $ 210 VARY SHIP PKG 11 $ 1200 $

RUSSIA

NEW DAILY NEW DAILY

YORK SKED AIR YORK SKED AIR

1125

2950

1760

$ 360

Net

$ 360

Net

LOS ANGELES DAILY BUSINESS $ 3265 NEW YORK DAILY SKED TUR 14 $ 599 DAILY SKED AIR $ 254 WASHINGTON DC DAILY BUSINESS $ 2465

SPAIN

48 EUROPE

$ 1299 Net

866-927-1272;WWW.3KMTRAVEL.COM

TO 12/31/10

NET/COMM;COACH/BUS;ADDONS;800-204-7130

ALL YEAR

800-321-8069;WWW.MVTI.US;ALL CITIES

12/24/10-3/31/11

EWR SAME;OW $260;NET;800-228-0877

12/24/10-3/31/11

KRK,GDN SAME;OW $265;NET;800-228-0877

12/24/10-3/31/11

KRK SAME;OW $170;NET;CALL:800-228-0877

12/24/10-3/31/11

KRK SAME;OW $305;NET;CALL:800-228-0877

12/24/10-3/31/11

KRK,GDN SAME;OW $311;NET;800-228-0877

12/24/10-3/31/11

KRK,GDN SAME;OW $314;NET;800-228-0877

12/24/10-3/31/11

GDN,KTW SAME;OW $242;NET;800-228-0877

12/24/10-3/31/11

KRK SAME;OW $242;NET;CALL:800-228-0877

12/24/10-3/31/11

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699 230 297 1145

WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $ 550

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Discovering Australia’s Natural Wonders ustralia is a treasure trove when it comes to natural gems. For some travelers, deciding what to see and do can be a daunting task to tackle on their own. Likely to appear at the top of most visitors’ ‘to-do’ lists are the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru. Both are well-known Australian icons and are seeing increasing numbers of visitors year on year. As a result, accessing the sites from Australia’s key cities is easier than ever before, and even more affordable with the rise in low-cost domestic carriers. Further strengthening their identities as two of Australia’s most famous natural wonders, both Uluru and the Great Barrier Reef have fought off stiff competition recently to sit amongst the 28 finalists for the New7Wonders of Nature campaign, which will be announced on November 11, 2011.

animals. This includes a gathering of more than 400 different kinds of coral, coral sponges, mollusks, rays, dolphins, over 1,500 species of tropical fish, more than 200 types of birds, around 20 types of reptiles including sea turtles and giant clams over 120 years old. The most popular places for tourists to experience the reef are Cairns and the Whitsunday Islands. These areas make up 7 percent of the Park's area. Both destinations are extremely easy to get to by plane, train and automobile, and many cities along the Queensland coast offer daily boat trips as well.

Uluru, also known as Ayres Rock, is one of Australia’s best known natural icons. Steeped in history and sacred to the local Aboriginal Pitjantjara people, it has great cultural and natural significance. Standing over 348 meters high, 9.4 kilometers in circumference and extending 6 kilometers below the ground’s surface, the remarkable geological composition of Uluru makes it the largest rock formation in the world and ensures that it will remain a relic of Australia for years to come. The National Park in which Uluru is located, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, was first inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list in 1987 and has a remarkable geological history dating back to five hundred million years ago, when the entire area was covered by an inland sea. Uluru is in fact an isolated remnant of an original mountain range that has eroded over millions of years. Over many centuries, a spectacular environment of inland lakes and tropical woodland evolved in the area surrounding Uluru, some of which remains today in the so-called ‘Garden of Eden’ on the canyon floor. The area also contains in abundance Cycad ferns that date back to the time of the dinosaurs, along with 50 ASIA & THE SOUTH PACIFIC

Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park;

hundreds of species of other plant life. Park rangers lead a daily Mala Walk around part of Uluru's base but watching this giant icon glow red as the sun sets, illuminating its rich iron deposits, is always the highlight of a visit. When to go: One of the best times to visit Uluru is during the winter months of June and July when temperatures top around 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit). How to get there: Fly from Sydney to Ayers Rock Airport with Virgin Blue and Qantas, or opt for the scenic route and drive the five-and-a-half-hour journey from Alice Springs.

THE GREAT BARRIER REEF The scope of the Great Barrier Reef can really only be appreciated from the air. By far the largest coral reef system in the world, it extends over 2,600km off the coast of Queensland in north-east Australia. Believe it or not, it is larger than the Great Wall of China and the only living thing on earth visible from space. The Great Barrier Reef is an enormous, ancient, living organism, composed of live coral gardens growing on inert coral dating back as much as 20 million years. A UNESCO World Heritage area since 1981, The Great Barrier Reef was listed for being an outstanding example of a reef system which represents the major stages in the earth’s evolutionary history. Many generations of coral have built themselves into great walls of stone covered in a diverse range of living coral, algae and an extraordinary array of thousands of species of plants, sea life and WWW.JAXFAX.COM

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Hardy's Lagoon, Great Barrier Reef

Popular ways to explore the site include swimming with whales, sleeping under the stars on Lizard Island, sailing aboard a tall ship or diving the warm tropical waters amongst the prolific marine life that call the reef home. When to Go: June through October, to avoid the wet season's intense humidity. How to Get There: The key launch pads are Cairns International Airport, Airlie Beach and Proserpine Airport for the Whitsunday Islands.

KAKADU NATIONAL PARK Australia’s largest national park is the size of Israel, a third the size of Tasmania and nearly half the size of Switzerland, so you’ll need plenty of time to explore it fully. Start at the Window on the Wetlands Visitor Center on Beatrice Hill, approximately 60 kilometers from Darwin. DECEMBER 2010

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You'll easily see the upswept line of the Visitors Center roof, which reflects the contours of the hills in the area. The Arnhem Highway takes you across five of the eight rivers as you travel between Darwin and Jabiru, the main township in Kakadu and the gateway to the national park. The name Kakadu comes from the Gagudju Aboriginal people who once lived here. They left a rich heritage which UNESCO has described as ‘a unique archaeological and ethnological reserve’. At more than 50,000 years, this land has one of the longest historical records of any people in the world. There are more than 5,000 recorded rock art sites and ancestral trails known as Dreaming Tracks across the landscape. Along with its cultural significance, this World-Heritage-listed treasure has a pedigree of impeccable environmental credentials. From Jabiru you could take a scenic flight for a bird’s-eye view; or take a boat trip on the East Alligator River and experience the ever changing palette of nature’s best scenery. Jim Jim and Twin Falls are among the most spectacular natural sights in the top end but you’ll

Kakadu National Park

need 4WD to get there and it’s only accessible in the dry season. Native wildlife abounds and birders should be able to tick about one-third of all Australia’s bird species off their list. If seeing a crocodile in the wild is something that interests you, this is the place to do it. And don’t miss the Warradjan Aboriginal Cultural Center, built in the shape of the local pig-nosed turtle. The Mary River region is considered by many to be the most beautiful in the Top End and a day should be set aside to explore it fully. Other areas to visit are Yurmikmik in the wet season or Gunlom in

the dry. Ubirr, the most famous of Kakadu’s art sites is not to be missed; while Nourlangie Rock, Kakadu’s second greatest art site, has the image of Namarrgon, the lightning man. When to Go: The Bininj/Mungguy recognize six different seasons, each revealing its own wonder, from torrential rain to mud-cracking drought. Typically, the floodwater that fills the park with life begins to run in October and lasts until April when the dry seasons commence. How to Get There: From Darwin International Airport it’s around 3-4 hours drive to Jabiru via the Arnhem Highway. Access from the south to Jabiru is via the Kakadu Highway, usually open all year round. You can rent 2WD and 4WD cars in Darwin, with daily distance limits. Campervan rentals often don't have distance limits. A variety Coach and small group tours are also available from Darwin. Some parts of the park are not accessible during the wet season, or are not accessible by 2WD vehicles during the wet season, so check road conditions before setting off. For more information visit www.australia.com

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Sumba

A r a f u r a

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Torres Str. Port Moresby

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Don River

Port-Vila

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Mackay

Gladstone

AUSTRALIA

Loyalty Islands

Noumea

CALEDONIA

Fraser

Pacific Ocean

Brisbane Geraldton g lin Dar

Bourke Broken Hill

Cook

Kalgoorlie

Port Augusta

Perth

Great Australian Bight Port Lincoln

Suva Viti Levu

Murray River

Adelaide

Kangaroo Island

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Rive

Sydney

Mur

Canberra Melbourne

NEW ZEALANDGreat Barrier Island Auckland Hamilton North Island Rotorua New Plymouth Westport

Tasman Sea

Tasmania

Hobart

Greymouth South Island

Invercargill

Wellington

Christchurch Timaru Dunedin

Stewart Island

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ALL YEAR

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CAMBODIA $ 798

CHICAGO DAILY BUSINESS $ DALLAS DAILY OW BC $ LOS ANGELES DAILY BUSINESS $ DAILY BUSINESS $ DAILY SKED AIR $ NEW YORK DAILY BUSINESS $ SAN FRANCISCO DAILY BUSINESS $ DAILY BUSINESS $ SEATTLE DAILY BUSINESS $ WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $ CHICAGO DAILY BUSINESS $ LOS ANGELES DAILY BUSINESS $ NEW YORK DAILY BUSINESS $ SAN FRANCISCO DAILY BUSINESS $

CHINA

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3400 1453 2700 2550 560

Net

3300 2700 2550 2440 530

Net

3100 2750

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3150 2700

FIJI

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1189

Net

660

Net

660

Net

550.35

Net

730

Net

650

Net

HONG KONG (CHINA)

DECEMBER 2010

3500 655 2700 2480 1243 670 2700

Net

3150 2800 2480 2480 570

Net

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$ 580

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$ 580

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$ 1060

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$ 475 $ 518

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INDONESIA

Net

To:CHENNAI HARI-WORLD TRAVEL To:DELHI HARI-WORLD TRAVEL To:MUMBAI GOWAY AIR To:MUMBAI LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS To:MUMBAI HARI-WORLD TRAVEL

TO 12/31/10

866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

TO 12/31/10

866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

ALL YEAR

800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM

TO 12/15/10

800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

TO 12/31/10

866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

To:BALI, DENPASAR GOWAY AIR ALL YEAR To:JAKARTA JGT LOW SEASON

800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM 800-926-7274;WWW.JGTTRAVEL.COM

JAPAN

LOWEST FARES TO JAPAN & ASIA 800-367-8833 • JGTwas@jtbusa.com • www.jgttravel.com

LOS ANGELES 1234 SKED AIR $ DENVER DAILY OW BC $ WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $ LOS ANGELES DAILY SKED AIR $ CHICAGO DAILY BUSINESS $ LOS ANGELES 1346 BUSINESS $ DAILY BUSINESS $ DAILY SKED AIR $ NEW YORK DAILY BUSINESS $ DAILY BUSINESS $ DAILY SKED AIR $ SAN FRANCISCO DAILY BUSINESS $ DAILY BUSINESS $ SEATTLE DAILY BUSINESS $ WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $ CHICAGO DAILY BUSINESS $ LOS ANGELES DAILY BUSINESS $ DAILY SKED AIR $ NEW YORK DAILY BUSINESS $ SAN FRANCISCO DAILY BUSINESS $ DAILY BUSINESS $ SEATTLE DAILY BUSINESS $ WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $

560

Net

1653 757

Net

525

Net

3548 3116 3116 470 2850 4200 613

Net Net $ 3750 Net

3200 3116 3250 560

Net

KOREA

2830 2130 590

Net

2630 2300 2130 2160 620

Net

TOUR PKG 3

$ 798

LOS ANGELES DAILY BUSINESS DAILY PRM ECON DAILY SKED AIR DAILY SKED AIR DAILY SKED AIR

$ $ $ $ $

ASIA & THE SOUTH PACIFIC

800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

LOW SEASON

800-926-7274;WWW.JGTTRAVEL.COM

CALL

800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60;FARES CHNG

YEAR ROUND

800-967-2345;212-696-2058;INFO@JBTI.COM

CALL ALL YEAR CALL

18% COMM ON PUB FARES;CST#1017187-60 800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL 800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60;FARES CHNG

ALL YEAR YEAR ROUND CALL

CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776 800-967-2345;212-696-2058;INFO@JBTI.COM 800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60;RATES CHNG

YEAR ROUND ALL YEAR

800-967-2345;212-696-2058;INFO@JBTI.COM 800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL

ALL YEAR

800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL

LOW SEASON

800-926-7274;WWW.JGTTRAVEL.COM

YEAR ROUND

800-967-2345;212-696-2058;INFO@JBTI.COM

ALL YEAR CALL

800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL 800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60;MORE CITIES

YEAR ROUND

800-967-2345;212-696-2058;INFO@JBTI.COM

YEAR ROUND ALL YEAR

800-967-2345;212-696-2058;INFO@JBTI.COM 800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL

ALL YEAR

800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL

LOW SEASON

800-926-7274;WWW.JGTTRAVEL.COM

To:KUALA LUMPUR TRAVEL PEOPLE ALL YEAR

ALL USA TO ALL ASIA;800-999-9912

Net Net Net Net Net

To:AUCKLAND AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED GOWAY AIR HARI-WORLD TRAVEL

866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL 866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL 866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL 800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM 866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

NEW ZEALAND

TO 12/15/10

Net $ 1298

MALAYSIA

4317 1740 738 958 950

800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60;FARES CHNG

877-268-2677;VISAS;HTLS AVBL ALL KYRGY.

$ 310

LOS ANGELES DAILY SKED AIR

To:SEOUL JBTI TOUR LLC To:SEOUL JGT TRAVEL/LAX TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE To:SEOUL JBTI TOUR LLC To:SEOUL JBTI TOUR LLC JGT TRAVEL/LAX To:SEOUL JGT TRAVEL/LAX To:SEOUL JGT

CALL

To:BISHKEK RUSSIAN AMERICAN CONSULT. ALL YEAR

KYRGYZSTAN DAILY

To:NAGOYA TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE To:NARITA LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS To:OKINAWA JGT To:OSAKA TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE To:TOKYO JBTI TOUR LLC To:TOKYO TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE JGT TRAVEL/LAX TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE To:TOKYO ARROW TRAVEL JBTI TOUR LLC TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE To:TOKYO JBTI TOUR LLC JGT TRAVEL/LAX To:TOKYO JGT TRAVEL/LAX To:TOKYO JGT

ALL YEAR ALL YEAR ALL YEAR ALL YEAR TO 12/31/10

WWW.JAXFAX.COM

DECEMBER 2010

TRIP # ROUND TRIP PRICE DEPARTING TYPE DAYS MIN MAX NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR $ 1218 Net SAN FRANCISCO DAILY PRM ECON $ 2078 Net DAILY BUSINESS $ 6497 Net DAILY SKED AIR $ 1080 Net DAILY SKED AIR $ 950 Net

SUPPLIER To:AUCKLAND GOWAY AIR To:AUCKLAND AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED AUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED HARI-WORLD TRAVEL

LOS ANGELES DAILY SKED AIR $ ATLANTA DAILY SKED AIR $ DALLAS DAILY SKED AIR $ HOUSTON DAILY SKED AIR $ LOS ANGELES DAILY BUSINESS $ DAILY BUSINESS $ DAILY SKED AIR $ NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR $ SAN FRANCISCO DAILY BUSINESS $ SEATTLE DAILY BUSINESS $ WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $ DAILY SKED AIR $

Net Net

To:CEBU TRAVEL PEOPLE To:MANILA C & H INTERNATIONAL To:MANILA C & H INTERNATIONAL To:MANILA C & H INTERNATIONAL To:MANILA JGT TRAVEL/LAX TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE To:MANILA C & H INTERNATIONAL To:MANILA JGT TRAVEL/LAX To:MANILA JGT TRAVEL/LAX To:MANILA C & H INTERNATIONAL JGT

600

Net

To:SINGAPORE JBTI TOUR LLC To:SINGAPORE JBTI TOUR LLC To:SINGAPORE JBTI TOUR LLC To:SINGAPORE JGT

$ 715

Net

To:PAPEETE GOWAY AIR

PHILIPPINES

CHICAGO DAILY BUSINESS $ NEW YORK DAILY BUSINESS $ SAN FRANCISCO DAILY BUSINESS $ WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $

825

Net

990

Net

610

Net

620

Net

2345 2650 520

Net

720

Net

$ 995

2345 2385 710 650

SINGAPORE

LOS ANGELES DAILY SKED AIR

3230 3030 2430

TAHITI

LOS ANGELES DAILY BUSINESS $ DAILY SKED AIR $ DAILY BUSINESS $ SAN FRANCISCO DAILY BUSINESS $ DAILY OW BC $ SEATTLE DAILY BUSINESS $ WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $

TAIWAN

LOS ANGELES DAILY SKED AIR $ DAILY BUSINESS $ DAILY BUSINESS $ DAILY SKED AIR $ SAN FRANCISCO DAILY BUSINESS $ SEATTLE DAILY BUSINESS $ WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $ LOS ANGELES DAILY SKED AIR $

2150 680 2690

Net

2150 1453 2150 570

Net

775 2670 2598 650

Net

THAILAND

Net

2670 2670 660

Net

798

Net $ 1298

UZBEKISTAN DAILY NEW 4,7 DAILY

TOUR PKG 3 YORK SKED AIR SKED TUR 10

$ 160 $ 860 $ 500

LOS ANGELES DAILY SKED AIR $ 875 LOS ANGELES DAILY SKED AIR $ 670 WASHINGTON DC DAILY SKED AIR $ 526

Net

VIETNAM

DECEMBER 2010

Net Net Net

To:TAIPEI JGT TRAVEL/LAX TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE To:TAIPEI JGT TRAVEL/LAX LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS To:TAIPEI JGT TRAVEL/LAX To:TAIPEI JGT To:BANGKOK GOWAY AIR JGT TRAVEL/LAX TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE To:BANGKOK JGT TRAVEL/LAX To:BANGKOK JGT TRAVEL/LAX To:BANGKOK JGT To:PHUKET TRAVEL PEOPLE

VALIDITY PERIOD

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

ALL YEAR

800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM

ALL YEAR ALL YEAR ALL YEAR TO 12/31/10

NONSTOP;866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL NONSTOP;866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL NONSTOP;866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL 866-427-4791;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

ALL YEAR

ALL USA TO ALL ASIA;800-999-9912

1/7/11-5/18/11

CNHINTL.COM;CALL 888-708-0088

1/7/11-5/18/11

CNHINTL.COM;CALL 866-206-8065

1/7/11-5/18/11

CNHINTL.COM;CALL 888-440-2288

ALL YEAR CALL CALL

800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL 18% COMM ON PUB FARES;CST#1017187-60 800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60;MORE CITIES

1/7/11-5/18/11

CNHINTL.COM;CALL 888-823-8839

ALL YEAR

800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL

ALL YEAR

800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL

1/7/11-5/18/11 LOW SEASON

CNHINTL.COM;CALL 866-787-2288 800-926-7274;WWW.JGTTRAVEL.COM

YEAR ROUND

800-967-2345;212-696-2058;INFO@JBTI.COM

YEAR ROUND

800-967-2345;212-696-2058;INFO@JBTI.COM

YEAR ROUND

800-967-2345;212-696-2058;INFO@JBTI.COM

LOW SEASON

800-926-7274;WWW.JGTTRAVEL.COM

ALL YEAR

800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM

ALL YEAR CALL CALL

800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL 800-227-2065;BLCKOUT;CST#1017187-60 18% COMM ON PUB FARES;CST#1017187-60

ALL YEAR TO 12/15/10

800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL 800-295-3436;LUIS@LEGEN.COM;OTH CITIES

ALL YEAR

800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL

LOW SEASON

800-926-7274;WWW.JGTTRAVEL.COM

ALL YEAR ALL YEAR CALL CALL

800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM 800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL 18% COMM ON PUB FARES;CST#1017187-60 VIA OSA;800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60

ALL YEAR

800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL

ALL YEAR

800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL

LOW SEASON

800-926-7274;WWW.JGTTRAVEL.COM

ALL YEAR

ALL USA TO ALL ASIA;800-999-9912

To:TASHKENT RUSSIAN AMERICAN CONSULT. ALL YEAR To:TASHKENT UNITED TOURS CORP. TO 12/31/10 CZECH VACATIONS 2011 To:HANOI GOWAY AIR ALL YEAR To:HO-CHI-MINH CITY(SAIGON) TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE CALL To:HO-CHI-MINH CITY(SAIGON) JGT LOW SEASON WWW.JAXFAX.COM

877-268-2677;VISAS;HTLS AVBL ALL UZBEK. 888-838-1674;212-245-1100;OW OK CZECHVACATIONS.COM;800-321-2999;OTH TRS

800-387-8850;AIRFARES@GOWAY.COM 800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60;RATES CHNG 800-926-7274;WWW.JGTTRAVEL.COM ASIA & THE SOUTH PACIFIC 57

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World Travel Awards North America Winners ontinuing a 17-year tradition that has earned recognition as the most significant event of the year in The Americas’ travel and tourism calendar, this year’s World Travel Awards The Americas Ceremony was a night of jubilation for members of The Americas travel elite, including CEOs and directors of leading travel companies, government ministers and tourist board chiefs. Held October 22nd at Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa, the evening’s festivities kicked off in style with a performance by disco legends Boney M and carried on well into the night as the winners were announced. The recipients of these highly coveted awards were determined by thousands of online ballots cast by industry professionals and consumers. Leading destinations within The Americas were Jamaica (Caribbean’s Leading Destination), Cancun (Mexico & Central America’s Leading Destination), New York (North America’s Leading Destination) and Rio de Janeiro (South America’s Leading Destination). The Americas’ leading airline awards were presented to Caribbean Airlines (Caribbean’s Leading Airline), Copa Airlines (Mexico & Central America’s Leading Airline), American Airlines (North America’s Leading Airline) and TAM Airlines (South America’s Leading Airline).

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Simon Barnett, Director of Sales & Marketing , Jumeirah Essex House and David Falcon, Senior Vice President, World Travel Awards; North America's Leading Business Hotel, United States' Leading Business Hotel

Pictured right: Cheri Stratton, VP Operations , Viking River Cruises North America's Leading River Cruise Company

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The winners were determined by thousands of online ballots cast by industry professionals and consumers worldwide. Graham E. Cooke, Founder and President of World Travel Awards said: “From the multifaceted charm of the United States, through to the sun drenched Caribbean and historic charm of the South American communities, the Americas have emerged stronger than ever from the global recession. Tonight we celebrate this success and look forward to a resurgent tourism sector across the Americas in the coming years.” For the full list of winners and nominees from The Americas Ceremony visit www.worldtravelawards.com

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The winners

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Ricardo Bravo, General Manager, Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa David Falcon, Senior Vice President, World Travel Awards Mexico's Leading Family Resort, Mexico's Leading Spa Resort WWW.JAXFAX.COM

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Group shot of award winners at 2010 World Travel Awards Americas Gala Ceremony

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Andy Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Brien, Global Sales Manager, Virgin Atlantic Airways & Graham Cooke, President & Founder, World Travel Awards; World's Leading Airline Business Class, World's Leading Transatlantic Airline

From Left: Ewan Peebles, Director of Golf, Half Moon, Montego Bay; Aram Zerunian, General Manager, Half Moon, Montego Bay; Stella Gray, Spa Elder, Half Moon, Montego Bay, Jamaica's Leading Golf Resort/Spa Resort

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Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica Adam Stewart, CEO, Sandals Resorts and Beaches Graham Cooke, President & Founder, World Travel Awards John Lynch, Director of Tourism / Chairman of JTB, Jamaica Tourist Board World's Leading All-Inclusive Company

Pictured (left to right): Manon Han, Executive Vice President, World Travel Awards; Kerrie Ann Williams, Manager Tourwise Negril, Virgin Holidays Caribbean's Leading Tour Operator DECEMBER 2010

Nerdin St. Rose, VP, Marketing & Sales, St Lucia Tourist Board David Falcon, Senior Vice President, World Travel Awards Caribbean's Leading Honeymoon Destination

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Live The Dream In Central America By Ryley Hartt rom the black volcanic beaches of the Pacific to the sparkling waters of the Caribbean, adventure can be found lurking around every corner. From exploring the largest Mayan archaeological site to swimming with the largest living fish known to man, here are a few dream adventures you can’t live without.

Where to start: Mundo Maya International Airport, also called Flores International Airport, is located just outside of Flores, the capital of Guatemala's vast but sparsely-populated northern department. Renowned for its archaeological wealth and abundant nature reserves, Petén serves as the lung of the region and the heart of the Mayan world. Flores is a charming town set on an island that is surrounded on all sides by Petén Itzá Lake and linked to the town of Santa Elena by a causeway. Between these two, travelers have a good base for exploring the main attractions around Petén. Where to go: The UNESCO recognized Maya Biosphere Reserve represents one of the largest areas of tropical forest t r a v e l

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GRU 758 620 515 750 662 630 630 662 688 688 625 560 599 688 750 580 573 625 688 704 550

GIG 758 620 425 750 662 630 630 662 688 688 625 560 599 688 750 580 513 625 688 704 550

CWB 938 822 730 910 907 810 810 907 943 943 705 620 620 943 910 580 850 705 943 969 814

BHZ 775 675 675 775 775 675 675 775 775 775 675 620 620 775 775 775 775 675 775 775 675

SSA 599 499 499 599 599 499 499 599 599 599 499 499 499 599 599 599 599 499 599 599 499

REC 649 499 499 599 599 499 499 599 599 599 499 499 499 599 599 579 579 499 599 599 499

FOR 649 499 499 599 599 499 499 599 599 599 499 499 499 599 599 579 579 499 599 599 499

MAO 724 588 516 730 676 710 710 676 639 639 516 564 580 639 730 516 516 516 639 630 657

EZE MVD 1018 969 663 936 733 844 663 663 703 1099 799 829 799 829 703 1099 866 864 866 864 725 832 529 629 529 529 866 864 663 663 643 844 643 844 725 832 866 864 633 633 880 829

SCL 1210 960 703 633 673 613 613 673 950 950 713 529 529 950 633 613 613 713 950 633 611

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Tikal in Guatemala

north of the Amazon and is home to some of the most impressive treasures of Mayan civilization. The reserve has seven core areas with four national parks and three wildlife reserves which contain astonishing ecological diversity for eco and adventure travelers alike. Tikal is an absolute must-see, located one hour north of Flores. Often referred to as the crown jewel of the Mayan world, Tikal brings 180,000 national and international tourists each year. Evidence of human population dates back to 700 BC and it is thought that that civilization flourished up to 900 AD. Tikal’s highest structure, Temple IV, stands almost 230 feet tall. The 4,000 year-old city of Uaxactún houses an ancient astronomical observatory and is considered to be the oldest city of its kind. A permit, which can be obtained from the administration office in Tikal, is required to visit. The Mirador Basin, in the northern part of the Reserve, contains numerous interconnected Mayan cities, the largest (El Mirador) dating from the preclassic Mayan period. While El Mirador surpasses even Tikal in scale, it is still under development and not yet accessible by road. In 2008, Guatemalan president Alvaro Colom announced a plan to develop mass ecotourism in the Maya Biosphere Reserve. Part of the Cuatro Balam plan involves bringing transport to El Mirador from the town of Carmelita on a small tourist rail. For now, the best way to reach El Mirador is a two-day trek from Carmelita on horseback.

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Where to start: For the best access to the reef, most visitors arrive in Belize City and take a 15-minute connecting flight to San Pedro in Ambergris Caye. Further south, Placencia is less overtly developed and is a favorite with those who wish to enjoy the outdoors or just relax on a quiet beach. Honduras has also consistently ranked among the world’s top dive destinations and its Bay Islands are hugely popular with divers. Roatán, located between the islands of Útila and Guanaja, is the largest of the three and offers direct air service from the U.S.

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SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA NEWS & BEST BUYS Guatemala has its own Caribbean coast, centered around the town of Livingston. Here visitors can raft or kayak on the Rio Dulce that feeds into the Caribbean from Lake Izabal. Izabal’s lush nature reserves make it an ideal habitat for all sorts of wildlife, and the mix of Garifuna and Mayan culture makes it a magical place for tourists. Where to go: Belize is home to the world’s second largest barrier reef, which lies off the windward side of Ambergris Caye. There are also three separate atoll reefs further east, and a fourth can be found further north in Mexican waters. The aptly-named Shark Ray Alley is just a quick boat ride from San Pedro, and snorkelers are likely to encounter six-foot eagle rays, nurse sharks, barracuda and sea turtles. Belize's Gladden Spit Marine Reserve, off the coast of Placencia, is a haven for sea-kayakers and, during the full moons in April and May, also for whale sharks. Divers who are truly keen on climbing in the water with these 15-ton, tractor trailer-sized fish should pull out a map and locate Isla Holbox, just off the tip of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Though the island doesn’t get nearly the same traffic volume as neighboring Cancún, it does seem to get a lot of repeat visitors, namely the hundreds of whale sharks who come here every year to feed on plankton blooms. It is even possible to find tour operators who offer moneyback guarantees on snorkeling encounters between June and August.

Immerse Yourself Where to start: A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Antigua is one of the most beautifully preserved colonial towns in Latin America, with colored houses and cobblestone streets in a stunning volcanic mountain setting. In addition to its colonial ruins and world-famous Holy Week celebrations, Antigua is a shopping mecca and gateway to Guatemala’s rich cultural heritage and top recreational activities. Where to go: During Holy Week, thousands converge on Antigua for a weeklong reenactment of the Easter story full of vivid color and pageantry. Throughout the rest of the year, Antigua makes an excellent base for exploring nearby coffee plantations, volcanoes and the magnificent Lake Atitlán. Language schools are abundant and offer great opportunities to become immersed in the language and culture through classes, homestays and recreational trips. The APPE School (www.appeschool.com) will arrange a home-stay and 20 hours of instruction for just $250 per week. For an altogether different immersion, visitors must take the opportunity to trek into Pacaya Volcano. The hike to the 8,373foot summit takes about 2.5 hours and brings visitors face to face with a crater that has been almost continuously active since 1965. The Highlands of Guatemala offer up an impressive combo of natural beauty and tradition, and those in search of living Mayan culture should look no further than the colorful Thursday and Sunday market in Chichicastenango or Panajachel on the shores of Lake Atitlán. For more information, visit the Guatemalan Tourism Commission at www.visitguatemala.com, the Belize Tourism Board at www.travelbelize.org and the Mexican Tourist Office at www.visitmexico.com. DECEMBER 2010

BRAZIL Borello Travel’s “Beach Escape” tour begins with a full day city tour of Recife & Olinda, offering a breathtaking view of the twin cities. Olinda, declared a World Natural and Cultural Heritage Monument by UNESCO, contains the Alto da Sé and its churches of Se and Misericordia. Take a half day tour to learn the culture, art and history of Pernambuco including visits to: the Museum of Northeastern Man, the Instituto Ricardo Brennand with its impressive collection of art, arms and armor, and the studio of the renowned artist Francisco Brennand. A trip in a catamaran through the rivers of Central Recife is also included. Finally, transfer to Porto de Galinhas for the Jangada Tour (traditional fishing raft) through the reef pools, and buggy trips to the beaches of Pontal de Maracaípe and Muro Alto. Price per person based on double occupancy. Visit www.borellotravel.com

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GUATEMALA Tara Tours has a special weekend getaway package to Guatemala, available now for only $299 per person dbl. This includes hotel accommodations for 3 nights with American breakfast, 12% VAT, and 10% tourism (Inguat) tax; sightseeing transportation as specified, English speaking tour guides, entrance fees to visiting sites and assistance of a local tour representative. Visit beautiful colonial Antigua, the Sunday market in Chichicastenango and Lake Atitlán, staying in impressive accommodations along the way. Visit www.taratours.com

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CHILE Marnella Tours’ 7-day Torres del Paine & Santiago itinerary combines this fascinating capital city with stunning nature excursions. A visit to the Santa Lucía Hill will not only offer the knowledge of its history but also the enjoyment of the panoramic views over the city, the Main Square, the Cathedral, the Government Palace and Horse Club. Continue to the eastern sector, passing modern buildings on the way to the Faba jewelry store. This package includes: transfer service, 2 nights accommodations at Diego de Almagro, Classic City Tour, and 4-day program in Torres del Paine National Park. Each day, visitors and guides discuss which of the more than 25 excursions will be taken the following day. As a special program participant, guests have access to excursions not offered to other guests, such as taking private trails toward mountain glaciers or old-growth lenga forests. Visit www.marnellatours.com

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MEXICO Say “I do” to the new Honeymoon Package from award-winning Ceiba del Mar Beach & Spa Resort, a boutique beachfront luxury resort in the heart of the Riviera Maya, and write the most romantic chapter of your love story. Ceiba del Mar’s luxurious Honeymoon Package includes: 6 days and 5 nights of luxurious accommodation in the bridal suite; private round-trip airport transfers; a welcome bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne upon arrival; romantic dinner on the pier with wine, violins, and 1000 lit candles; couples’ spa treatment with champagne and tours of the ancient ruins of Chichen Itza and Tulum with shared transportation. Rates for Ceiba del Mar’s Honeymoon Package start at $3,100 per couple and are subject to 14% taxes and a 5% service charge. Visit www.ceibadelmar.com or call 800-490-0483.

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SUPPLIER

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Net

$ 529

Net

To:BUENOS AIRES CHANTECLAIR TRAVEL To:BUENOS AIRES CHANTECLAIR TRAVEL

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Net

$ 580 $ 2178

Net

ARGENTINA

NEW YORK DAILY SKED AIR MIAMI DAILY SKED AIR DAILY BUSINESS NEW YORK DAILY BUSINESS MIAMI DAILY SKED AIR DAILY BUSINESS

BRAZIL

$ 2165 $ 599 $ 1979

SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA

Net

VALIDITY PERIOD

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

CALL

866-361-3500;WWW.CHANTECLAIRTRAVEL.COM

CALL

866-361-3500;WWW.CHANTECLAIRTRAVEL.COM

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By Melanie Reffes ecognized by his laid-back vibe and cowboy hat, Bankie Banx (left) is one of Anguilla’s national treasures. Delighting crowds with his rockin’ reggae for nearly three decades, this musical maestro is also the heart and soul of Moonsplash—the longest running independent music festival in the Eastern Caribbean—held each year under the full moon in March. “Moonsplash is an intimate festival because our stage is a traditional Anguillan wooden boat,“ says Bankie. With a roster of international reggae performers set to take the stage, Moonsplash 2011 will be held from March 17th to 20th. “Visitors to our shores are warmed up by the explosive rhythms of Bankie Banx and with bated breath they return each year,” says Marie Walker, tourism director, North America. “While Anguilla continues to encourage the traveler in search of true respite, occasionally she throws in something extra spicy like our Moonsplash to get the juices going.“ Graced with sea grape trees, sun-dappled skies and sandy stretches, Anguilla packs a big punch for a small island. Mother Nature unplugged, the eel-shaped sliver is a ferry away from St. Maarten and the A-list choice for those who covet the fine art of getting away. “My prime objectives will be to increase visitor arrival figures from the major markets, increase tourism revenues and create new avenues for fiscal growth; by expanding the existing niche markets,” says Candis Niles, newly appointed director of tourism. Honoring the aviation pioneer, Wallblake Airport has been renamed the Clayton J. Lloyd International Airport, although the airport code (AXA) remains the same. “For an island that is thirty-five square miles of magic,“ adds Marie Walker, “we have 100 restaurants, thirty-three beaches, mix of accommodations and 15,000 Anguillians to greet you.“

The Big Sleep With one click (www.anguilla-vacation.com/accommodations/ charming-escapes) the Charming Escapes Collection affords travelers an array of accommodations, attractions and restaurants. Aimed at attracting a more diverse clientele, the website is user-friendly and updated regularly. Between Meads and Barnes bays, Viceroy Anguilla (www.viceroyhotelsandresorts.com), recently bought by the Starwood Capital Group, impresses with objet d’art crafted of stone and wood and a lobby outfitted in earth-tone marble. Sea view villas, bluff top suites and a spa that overlooks the Caribbean Sea is the perfect complement to sushi and a chilled “AnguillaHattan” made with local Pyrat rum served at the Sunset Lounge. Opened in October, the 27-room Anacaona Hotel (formerly the 64 CARIBBEAN & BERMUDA

Top: Sandy Ground cove in Anguilla. Below: High above a crescent beach, the Bird of Paradise is, indeed, aptly named. Three pools, nine-speaker sound system and a hundred movies in a DVD library keep the kids happy while spa treatments appeal to the grown-ups.

Sirena) is offering year round rates starting at $150 per room, double occupancy. En-suite kitchens, gratis Wi-fi and 71-channel TV’s are a bonanza for fiscally-minded families. “We plan to turn our hotel into the cultural entertainment center of Anguilla featuring musicians and dancers, carnival evenings and dinner theater,” said Delroy Lake, general manager. Visit www.anacaonahotel.com Also wooing the winter weary, Malliouhana Hotel (www.malliouhana.com) is offering the 7th night free, generous food and beverage credits and a snorkeling excursion with bookings through March 31st. A sleek $10-million expansion to the Venus Spa adds to the razzle-dazzle that is the CuisinArt Resort (www.cuisinartresort.com). Through December 17th, a $100 per room, per night food and beverage credit is given to those who book an “Autumn Getaway” or “Stay Seven, Pay Five” package. At Cap Juluca (www.capjuluca.com), Chef René Bajeux adds his culinary wizardry to three restaurants while the Maundays Club is Caribbean chic for an apple martini as the sun sets over the sea. Opening in January on the south coast, the 80-room Royal Caribbean Resort (www.choicehotels.com), a member of Choice Hotels’ Ascend Collection, will have one of the largest convention halls in the Caribbean with 28,000 square feet of meeting space. “This is very important to us because Royale Caribbean will emerge not only as a leader in the hospitality industry in Anguilla, but an emerging brand in the Eastern Caribbean,“ said Quincy Gumbs, owner. Note to agents; Clients can earn points at Choice brand hotels worldwide through the Choice Privileges rewards program.

Villa Vacation High above a crescent beach, the Bird of Paradise (www.anguillabird.com) is, indeed, aptly named. Three pools, a nine-speaker sound system and a hundred movies in a DVD library keep the kids happy while spa treatments appeal to the grown-ups. “We have four living and dining areas where a family can savor time together,” says owner Melody Brooks Dill. “Each of the suites has an equal view of the Caribbean Sea so there are no squabbles.” A 20% commission is offered for bookings. On the south coast, Alcyon (www.alcyonvilla.com) is a five-bedroom stunner with views all the way to St. Kitts. The imposing villa can be rented in its entirety by families or groups of pals who vacation together. BOP VILLA

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Par for the Course A nine-hole pitch and putt course is at Sandy Ground while a miniature golf course is in South Hill. For those hankering for a full

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A Blue Streak With hues somewhere between ripe blueberries and justblooming irises, the sea is a feast of blue, lapping twelve miles of sugary white beaches. Although no beach is ever crowded, you will find tourists at Shoal Bay East, Rendezvous Bay and Cove Bay. One of the longest stretches, Mead’s Bay, is de rigueur for morning runs and evening strolls, especially when the leatherback turtles are nesting. On the west end, Barnes Bay dishes up gentle surf and is accessible only by sea kayak, Anguillita is a rocky spit, ideal for a meet and greet with the bar-

CARIBBEAN & BERMUDA ANGUILLA Like Anguilla, Paradise Cove Resort is small and intimate; a place to escape for a quiet, peaceful and relaxing holiday. Anguilla’s beaches are second to none, and Paradise Cove’s Honeymoon package makes it the perfect setting for a romantic getaway. Starting from $2,655 for a 5-night stay, the Honeymoon Package includes: accommodations in Studio, Deluxe 1 Bedroom or Super Deluxe Penthouse Suite, bottle of champagne, fresh flowers en suite on arrival, full breakfast daily, one dinner served en suite, daily car rental, gourmet picnic basket for 2, sunset cruise, bottle of Anguilla rum and all applicable service charges, taxes and levies. Visit www.paradise.ai

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TURKS & CAICOS ‘Romance at Amanyara’ is a seven-night indulgence at this tranquil retreat in the Turks and Caicos Islands. This secluded resort offers an ideal romantic getaway, with an 800-meter pristine soft sand beach, gourmet dining and breath-taking sunsets. Massages and a range of other spa treatments are available at the Serenity Villa, Amanyara’s wellness facility which is spread over an acre and half of lush terrain overlooking a tranquil pond. For scuba-diving aficionados, North West Point Marine National Park lies directly in front of the resort, providing one of the best scuba diving sites in the world. Package includes: seven nights accommodation, champagne and chocolate truffles on arrival, daily breakfast, lunch and dinner, two 60-minute private yoga or Pilates sessions, a 90-minute Zen massage for two, private candle-lit dinner in a romantic location, professional photo shoot, including 15 images from your shoot in a custom-made photo book and private movie screening with cocktails and popcorn. Visit www.amanyara.com

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ST. LUCIA Recharge after the hectic holidays with a rejuvenating escape to peaceful, picturesque Calabash Cove Resort & Spa. Nourish and indulge the senses while rejuvenating body and mind at Calabash Cove’s own Ti Spa. Continue the feast of the senses at the onsite Windsong Restaurant, which offers unobstructed views across the Caribbean Sea and seasonally inspired dishes made from the freshest local ingredients. Soak up the island’s beauty at the resort or choose from

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racudas and stingrays. On the Atlantic side, Captain’s Bay is trendy with photographers who crave an awesome sunset.

Soup’s On Every Saturday across from the National Trust Building, Mable the Corn Soup Lady brings in two pots of her homemade soup and by noon, most of it is spoken for. She also dishes up chicken, Johnny cakes (cornmeal flatbread) and a sweet potato pudding that won’t break the bank. Oozing beach bistro perfection, Jacala on Meads Bay Beach is the new kid on the culinary block. Billed as ‘intuitive’ cuisine, the menu is more than an intellectual forkful, with signature plates from a savory lobster club to creamy calamari risotto. Visit www.anguilla-vacation.com or call 877-4-ANGUILLA. For information about Moonsplash 2011, visit www.bankiebanx.net

NEWS & BEST BUYS the plethora of land and sea excursions offered. Glide through a rainforest canopy on a zip line, try your hand at deep-sea fishing or enjoy a romantic champagne sunset cruise while glimpsing the green flash at the most magical hour of the day. Room rates start at $425 per night from Jan. 3 to April 10, 2011, based on double occupancy. Visit www.CalabashCove.com

St. Lucia: ‘We Are In Same Boat’ Out of every crisis Famed Pitons of St. Lucia there is opportunity, and the once antagonistic relationship between cruise lines and hotel operators is now a thing of the past, declared the executive vice president of Saint Lucia's Hotel and Tourism Association (SLHTA). McHale Andrew thanked Captain Karin Stahre-Janson of Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas, the latest cruise line to donate urgent humanitarian supplies following the recent passage of Hurricane Tomas. Hurricane Tomas battered Saint Lucia from midday Saturday, October 30 to the wee hours of Sunday October 31. The Category 1 storm packed sustained winds and heavy rain, which resulted in fallen trees, infrastructural damage to buildings, damage to major roads consequentially restricting access to various areas, and temporary loss of utility services across the island. Later, both Senator Chastanet and McHale Andrew joined the Sandals Foundation to deliver urgent assistance to the people of Soufrière which was hardest hit by the hurricane. Sandals volunteers delivered mattresses, food items, construction materials among other items to the community of Fond St. Jacques, some of whom are living in shelters following landslides in the town. Senator Chastanet described the work of Sandals as "heroic," and thanked the Caribbean hospitality group for supplying water to shore up the island's essential services and for its 'herculean" humanitarian gesture to the southern town. For further information, visit the Saint Lucia Tourist Board at www.stlucia.org

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Winter Getaways: Skiing the Northeast hen clients start thinking about an active winter escape, suggest skiing in the northeast, where this fast-growing industry thrives on dozens of mountains, and nonskiing family members will find plenty to

keep them busy. Skiing in America was literally born in the mountains of New Hampshire and Vermont, in a time when ski trains from Boston and New York plied the rails daily. Today’s skiers fly into Boston, Manchester, Portland or Burlington, and can hit the slopes the same day. Snow-making technology and vastly improved grooming have eliminated snow-less winters throughout Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine and upstate New York. Virtually all of the major ski areas—and most smaller ones—have snow-making that reaches 90 to 100 percent of their terrain. Advanced trail grooming insures the best possible skiing experience. Western Maine offers three ski resorts that are perfect for clients who want top-rated accommodations and services but crave a wilderness experience. The best access to these is through Portland and Bangor airports. Sugarloaf (www.sugarloaf.com), the most northerly, is in the lightly settled Carrabassett Valley. On the second highest mountain in Maine, the resort has a 2,820-foot vertical drop, among the largest in the east. Its 54 miles of trails are divided between expert, intermediate and beginner for a wide variety of experiences. Onmountain facilities include lodging and dining. Sunday River (www.sundayriver.com) lies close to the New Hampshire border near Bethel, with 50 miles of trails at various skill levels and a 2,340-foot vertical. Sunday River’s onmountain lodging capacity is 6,000 beds. Saddleback Mountain (www.saddlebackmaine.com) at Rangely, one of the most striking places in Maine, is a secret of in-the-know skiers. The family-owned resort takes pride in the personal attention given to guests; book clients in smart new trailside condos or in the town of Rangely. Saddleback’s 66 trails run from a long ridge, with 67% ranked beginner or intermediate; the balance are black diamond. New Hampshire’s White Mountains have a high concentration of ski resorts, most with on-mountain lodging and all with lodging nearby and reached through Manchester-Boston and Boston’s Logan airports. Many lodgings offer winter ski packages that include lift passes. Cranmore Mountain (www.cranmore.com) in North Conway was one of America’s first ski resorts and has the added attraction of the many outlet shopping malls nearby. Cranmore’s 2,000-foot vertical is covered by 54 trails, offering challenge while still being a great family ski area. Major new additions include high speed lifts, a new learner area and children’s center, as well as this winter’s addition of a Mountain Coaster ride. While there is no onmountain lodging, there are attractive packages with area resorts, including the White Mountain Hotel (www.whitemountainhotel.com).

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Snowboarding Santas at Sunday River

North Conway and Jackson resorts have the advantage of several ski areas within a few miles; Black Mountain (www.blackmt.com), Wildcat (www.skiwildcat.com) and Attitash (www.attitash.com) are good alpine choices, and Jackson Ski Touring (www.jacksonxc.org) offers 154 km of Nordic trails through spectacular mountain scenery. Farther north, Bretton Woods Ski Resort (www.brettonwoods.com) faces the famed Mount Washington Grand Resort Hotel (www.omnihotels.com) and spectacular views of Mount Washington, with NH’s largest skiable terrain: 102 trails and glades over two mountains and a vertical of 1,500 feet. Lodging and dining are available on–mountain and in the grand hotel, as well as nearby inns and B&Bs (www.bbinnsmwv.com). Mountain View Grand (www.mountainviewgrand.com) ski packages can include lift tickets here or at nearby Cannon Mountain, along with a spa and family activities. Loon Mountain Resort (www.loonmtn.com) lies in the Kancamagus Valley, just off of I-93, with towering peaks all around its own 2,100-foot vertical drop. It’s a good place for adults and children to learn, with 73% of its 55 trails rated novice and intermediate. The new South Peak area has added exciting new challenges, and on-mountain lodging is abundant. Vermont (www.skivermont.com), also a pioneer in the ski industry, offers top ranked “ski hills” for all tastes. Sure to be on every “best” list is Okemo Mountain Resort (www.okemo.com). Its ski-in hotel and condo accommodations, multiple dining options and full range of winter activities from a spa to indoor skating rink make it ideal for families. More lodging, dining and night-life are close by in Ludlow, connected by a shuttle. Okemo and its sister Mount Sunapee (www.mountsunapee.com), across the river in New Hampshire, are masters of snow making and grooming. A package deal with Sunapee adds more variety for a week-long stay. Skiing on Okemo’s 2,200-foot vertical drop and 119 trails, slopes and glades on two mountains is as good as it gets, and you can be confident that your clients will praise Okemo’s exceptional attention to guest services. The Okemo Mountain Coaster, opening this month, adds more fun. Clients can fly to Hartford, Boston or Manchester. In northern Vermont, book ski vacations at Smuggler’s Notch Resort, rated as the top family ski area for 12 straight years by Ski Magazine readers (www.smuggs.com). The resort can arrange transport from Burlington Airport right to the

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NORTH AMERICA & HAWAII FLORIDA Discover the escape you deserve at Fisher Island Hotel & Resort. This is an all-suite resort property located minutes from Miami Airport where clients can enjoy decadent luxury at an affordable price. Available through March 31, 2011, the Culinary Escape package includes: Courtyard Villa accommodations, champagne at arrival, sunset bar cocktail, a personalized menu and daily membership to the Private Fisher Island Club. Call 800-537-3708 or visit www.fisherislandclub.com

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CALGARY Four days, four friends, epic powder and you don’t even have to take the whole week off work to do it. Use the first part of the week to get ready for unlimited vertical at the many world-class resorts between Calgary and Heather Mountain Lodge, or just enjoy the hospitality and relax be-

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GTA And Canada Launch Joint Campaign GTA (Gulliver’s Travel Associates) and the Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) have entered into a joint marketing agreement to promote travel to Canada from Australia, Europe, Brazil, India and Mexico. Five GTA offices, each serving one of the target markets, will launch customized campaigns to promote Canada to tour operators, wholesalers and travel agents, using a variety of strategies including online marketing on GTA websites, trade advertising, publicity and direct sales contact and support. These campaigns will also highlight CTC’s Canadian Specialist program available at www.canada.travel/csp. GTA has 26 local offices around the world. Promotions will focus on GTA’s top-selling Canadian hotels. GTA offers more than 600 hotels in all price categories and 160 sightseeing tours and attractions, as well as private and shared transfers throughout Canada. GTA is a brand of Travelport and uses the latest online technology to market and distribute global travel content. Contact your local GTA office, or log on to www.gta-travel.com for more information.

EAST COAST SKI (Continued ) slope-side lodging, so a car isn’t necessary. Smuggs’ covers three mountain faces, providing 78 trails with a total length of 27 miles and a vertical of 2,610 feet. The child care and teaching facilities here are outstanding. Stratton Mountain (www.stratton.com), in central Vermont offers 2,000 feet of vertical and 14 lifts (including high-speed six-passenger lifts) serving 92 trails. A full-service resort like Smugglers Notch and Okemo, it has on-slope lodging and a variety of winter sports. Suggest that clients also try nearby Bromley (www.bromley.com) and Magic Mountain (www.magicmtn.com). The giant of New York skiing is Whiteface Mountain at Lake Placid (www.whiteface.com), home to the 1980 Winter Olympics. Your clients can hone their skills in all the Olympic venues—skating, ski jumping, luge and more—as well as skiing and boarding on the 3,430-foot vertical drop. You’ll have no trouble finding accommodations in the 1,850 rooms; clients can fly directly into Lake Placid. Those looking for a more low-key experience might prefer Gore Mountain (www.goremountain.com). Also in the Adirondacks, Gore has 100 trails over a 2,300-foot vertical, with 60% of its terrain classed as intermediate. All of these resorts are used to working with agents, so you can arrange child care and ski schools for children and beginning adults, in addition to packages that include the room, lift ticket and equipment (rental shops at all of these mountains carry the best and latest equipment). 68 NORTH AMERICA & HAWAII

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MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL, INC. 112 Cooperative Way, Kalispell, MT 59901; 800-321-8069; 406-758-4848; F: 406-758-4828; www.mvti.com PANORAMA TRAVEL, LTD., 12 East 33rd St., 12 Floor, New York, NY 10016; 212-741-0033; mail@panoramatravel.com; www.panoramatravel.com PERFECT TRAVEL 19 W. 44th Street, Suite 310, New York, NY 10036; ; 212-840-6777; F: 212-8406707; sales@perfecttravel.net PRECISION AIR 201-526-7845; Fax 201-526-7846; PW@groupsystemsamerica.com; www.precisionairtz.com RUSSIAN AMERICAN CONSULTING CORP., 45 W. 34th St, Ste 703, New York, NY 10001; 877-268-2677; 212-268-9336; Fax: 212-268-9368; racc@russianconsulting.com; www.russianconsulting.com SKYLINK TRAVEL 980 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 401, New York, NY 10018; 800-247-6659; 212-573-8980; F: 212-573-8878 • 1025 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 213, Washington, DC 20036; 202-822-6666; F: 202-755-8046 • 3525 West Peterson Avenue, Suite 301, Chicago, IL 60659; 773-463-4667, F: 773-478-2501 • 8383 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 430, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; 323-653-6718, F: 323-655-4393 • www.skylinkus.com STI TRAVEL, LLC 235 Main Street, Suite 202, Hackensacl, NJ 07601; 800-570-0304; 201-6780304; F: 201-678-0077; info@sti-travel.com, www.sti-travel.com TATRA TRAVEL 12 East 33rd St., 12th Floor, New York, NY 10016, 212-486-0533;info@tatratravel.com; www.czechvacations.com TOURING ISRAEL 877-778-8644, 972-77-450-3900; www.touringisrael.com TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE 327 East 2nd St, Suite 223, Los Angeles, CA 90012; 213-680-3545; F: 213-4889206 TRANS AM TRAVEL INC. • 4222 King St, Suite 130, Alexandria, VA 22302; 703-998-7676; 800-822-7600; F: 703-824-8190; hdq@transamtravel.com • 5200 W. Century Blvd., Ste 330, Los Angeles, CA 90045; 310-670-2111; F: 310-670-1875; www.transamtravel.com TRAVEL PEOPLE 10707 S.W. 104th St., Miami, FL 33176; 800-999-9912; 305-596-4800; F: 305596-2344; www.travelpeople1.com; world@travelpeople1.com TRAVEL RESEARCH ONLINE- TRO www.travelresearchonline.com TUNISAIR 201-526-7804; Fax 201-526-7846; TU@groupsystemsamerica.com; www.tunisair.com TURKISH AIRLINES 8501 W. Higgins Road, Suite 210, Chicago, IL 60631; 773-693-5849; fax 773693-2849; www.thy.com UNITED TOURS 701 7th Ave., #1000, New York, NY 10036-1505; 800-245-0203; 212-245-1100; F: 212-245-0292 UP & AWAY TRAVEL 347 Fifth Ave., Suite 305, N Y, NY 10016; 212-889-2345; 800-275-8001; F: 212889-2350; www.upandaway.com • 1010 Vermont Ave., Ste 1011, Washington, DC 20005; 800-746-4766; 202-6390520; F: 202-639-0525 • 376 Boyleston Street, Suite 204, Boston, MA 02116; 800-347-3813; 617-2368100; F: 617-247-2920 • 8383 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 1022, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; 888-978-7629; 323-852-9775; F: 323-852-9771 • 2701 LeJeune Road, Suite 402, Coral Gables, FL 33134 877-876-2929; 305446-9997;Fax: 305-446-0797 VYTIS TOURS 40-24 235th Street, Douglaston, NY 11363; 800-77-VYTIS; 718-423-6161; F: 718-423-3979; vyttours@earthlink.net; www.vytistours.com YA’LLA TOURS USA INC. 4711 SW Huber Street, Suite 2, Portland, OR 97219; 800-644-1595; 503-9773758; Fax: 503-977-3765 ; information@yallatours.com; www.yallatours.com This directory is provided as a free service for our advertisers and listers. JAX FAX Travel Marketing Magazine makes every effort to provide correct & current contact information However, JAXFAX does not guarantee the accuracy or validity of the information contained in this directory. Any changes to the above information should be submitted in writing to : doug@jaxfax.com. — Doug Cooke, CTC, Publisher/Editorial Director

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WORLDWIDE AIRFARES CRUISE & RAIL PACKAGES TOUR/HOTEL/RESORT PACKAGES

AFRICA & THE MIDDLE EAST

ASIA & THE SOUTH PACIFIC

EUROPE

EGYPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

KYRGYZSTAN

. . . . . . . . . . . . .56

ARMENIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

ARGENTINA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

ETHIOPIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

MALAYSIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

AZERBAIJAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

BRAZIL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

ISRAEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

NEW ZEALAND . . . . . . . . . . . .56

BELARUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

CHILE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

IVORY COAST . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

PHILIPPINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

BELGIUM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

KENYA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

SINGAPORE

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

COLOMBIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

BRITAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

LIBERIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

TAHITI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

ECUADOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

BULGARIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

MADAGASCAR . . . . . . . . . . . .31

TAIWAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

EL SALVADOR . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

CROATIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

MALI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

THAILAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

FRENCH GUIANA . . . . . . . . . .63

MAURITIUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

UZBEKISTAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

CZECH REPUBLIC . . . . . . . . . . .45

NIGERIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

VIETNAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

QATAR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 CARIBBEAN & BERMUDA

SUDAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

ANTIGUA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

SYRIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

ARUBA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

TANZANIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

BARBADOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

TOGO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

TUNISIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

GRENADA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES . . . . .32

GUADELOUPE . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

ZIMBABWE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

HAITI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

. . . . . .66

JAMAICA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 ASIA & THE SOUTH PACIFIC

ESTONIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 FINLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 FRANCE

SOUTH AFRICA . . . . . . . . . . . .32

MARTINIQUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

GEORGIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 GERMANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 GREECE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 HUNGARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 ITALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 KAZAKHSTAN . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 LATVIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 LITHUANIA

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

MACEDONIAN REPUBLIC . . . . .48

SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA

GUATEMALA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 GUYANA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 HONDURAS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 NICARAGUA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 PANAMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 PARAGUAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 PERU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 SURINAME

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

URUGUAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 U.S. • CANADA • HAWAII

ARIZONA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

MOLDOVA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

BOSTON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

ST. KITTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

POLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

CALIFORNIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

CHINA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

ST. LUCIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

PORTUGAL

CANADA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

FIJI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

ST. VINCENT & GRENADINES . .66

RUSSIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

COLORADO

HONG KONG . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

TRINIDAD & TOBAGO . . . . . . .66

SLOVAKIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

NEVADA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

INDIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS . . . . . . . .66

SPAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

NEW YORK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

AUSTRALIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

SAINT MARTIN . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

CAMBODIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

. . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

SWITZERLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

INDONESIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 JAPAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

EUROPE

TURKEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

KOREA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

ALBANIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

UKRAINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

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