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Club Med has ski deals on the horizon in Quebec, Japan and the Alps

MONTREAL — Club Med is putting its ski destinations on sale with a new offer.

The Ski Sale offers up to 40% off, for bookings Aug. 17 - Oct. 12, 2023, for travel in Québec (Dec. 1, 2023 –April 7, 2024); The Alps (Nov. 26, 2023 – May 4, 2024) and Japan (Dec.1, 2023 – May 4, 2024).

Resorts participating in the Ski Sale include the brand new Kiroro Grand resort in Japan, the recently opened Club Med Tignes, Club Med’s first all-luxury 5-star resort Val d’Isère, and the popular Alpine resorts, Club Med La Rosière and Club Med Valmorel.

In addition to the savings, the Ski Sale also includes ski/snowboard lessons and lift passes, plus kids under 4 stay free.

Oceania Cruises has 100 sailings in the Caribbean and Tahiti for 2024-25

MIAMI — Oceania Cruises has unveiled some 100 sailings in the Caribbean and Tahiti for 2024 and 2025 onboard Marina, Nautica, Sirena and the line’s new ship, Vista.

Caribbean highlights include Castries on the island of St. Lucia; Puerto Limon in Costa Rica; Gatun Lake in Panama; and Colombia’s colonial city of Cartagena. The must-sees in French Polynesia include Papeete, Nuku Hiva and Bora Bora.

The four ships will sail from Miami, Cartagena, New York, Los Angeles, Bridgetown, Panama and Papeete.

“At Oceania Cruises, we offer an extensive collection of destination-intensive Caribbean and Tahiti itineraries, allowing our well-traveled and curious guests to discover something new about these popular yet still relatively untouched regions,” said Frank A. Del Rio, President, Oceania Cruises.

of the city’s West End area. The next five days’ worth of day trips include Stirling Castle; the Isle of Arran; Edinburgh Castle; and a scenic cruise around Loch Lomond.

There’s also the option to extend the vacation with pre- or post-nights in Glasgow with negotiated hotel rates for added convenience and flexibility.

The new itinerary starts at the Early Bird Discount price of $1,495 per person, land only, when booked by Aug. 31, 2023. Motorcoach transportation, most meals, all admissions and inclusions per the itinerary, and the services of a locally based Tour Director are included.

Also new for 2024, CIE Tours’ Tuscan Treasures with Cinque Terre guided vacation takes guests on an eight-day journey through the Italian countryside with Montecatini Terme as the base to explore. Other daytripper style options include six days based in London with the London Daytripper or a week staying in the village of Adare on the Ireland South Daytripper.

CIE Tours offers 40+ escorted tour itineraries to Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales, Iceland and Italy in 2024. All 2024 departure dates and pricing are now available for booking.

Registration open for Intrepid Travel’s Blue Dragon Marathon Walk

TORONTO — Intrepid Travel is giving away five trips on its 10-day Vietnam Express Southbound itinerary valued at $1,468 to top fundraisers in their annual charity event, the Blue Dragon Marathon Walk.

Taking place on Sunday, Sept. 10, the marathon walk raises funds for Vietnam’s Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation, a not-for-profit providing rescue care, shelter, legal advocacy and long-term support to victims of human trafficking.

The Marathon Walk is the Intrepid Foundation’s flagship fundraising event, bringing together over 300 people across 15+ countries annually. Participants can sign up to walk as an individual or as part of a team.

For the first time, this year the top two individual fundraisers and top three team fundraisers will win a ticket on the bestselling itinerary.

“Raising just $250 can keep a child at risk in school for one year. $350 can reunite a trafficked victim with their family and provide them with emergency support to start over,” said Intrepid Chair Darrell Wade.

“By fundraising or sponsoring the Blue Dragon Marathon Walk, you can easily yet dramatically change the lives of children and families in need,” he added.

Now in its sixth year, Intrepid has set a $250,000 fundraising target.

The company is inviting industry to gather their teams, sign up for a mini (10km), half (21km) or full (42km) marathon on the fundraising page, and join them on the pavement to empower young people in Vietnam. Fully 100% of donations will go directly to Blue Dragon.

Princess opens books on 2024-25 South America & Antarctica

SANTA CLARITA, CA — Princess Cruises’ 2024-2025 South America & Antarctica sailings are now open for booking.

Sapphire Princess will sail Antarctica, and will also join Majestic Princess in South America.

With two ships, 26 destinations and 14 countries, in total the 2024-2025 season includes 15 total departures on 11 unique itineraries.

New this season is a 17-day cruise roundtrip from Buenos Aires, featuring four days of cruising the Antarctica region with views of Elephant Island, Antarctic Sound and Gerlache Strait.

Other highlights include four 14- or 15-day voyages on either ship exploring Cape Horn & Strait of Magellan, two 18-day Andes & South America voyages on either ship, and two 18day Brazilian Adventure voyages on either ship. There’s also a selection of five Grand Adventure voyages, ranging from 32 to 51 days.

Clients who book before Aug. 25, 2023 will receive up to US$2,300 in onboard spending money and shore excursion credits.

Princess is a member of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators, placing a priority on environmental responsibility and safe travel at the forefront of every voyage.