Travel Well and Spend Less - August 21, 2010
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Now is a good time during the summer to start thinking about where you want to go in the Fall and Winter. Below are some suggestions from your very own travel guy and gal.
Plus, don't forget about our website where you can get more ideas and suggestions, and where you can become an informed traveller.
18 Days Tour of Turkey - $2,899/CAD + taxes
Departures Oct 6 to 23, 2010, May 6 to 23, 2011
Below is an unforgettable trip with a unique focus on Turkey's culture, history
and folklore. Visit biblical and classical sites. See Turkey's heritage of art,
architecture & archaeology.
Package includes:
Roundtrip air from Vancouver
18 Days/16 Nights accommodation
Tours in Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya, Pamukkale, Bodrum,
Kusadasi, Pergamon & Troy
Daily breakfasts, 11 lunches, 11 dinners
Escorted English speaking guide throughout tour
Luggage handling, hotel taxes, VAT & service charges
Admission fees to museums and other attractions on tour
Exotic Bali - from $1,649CAD + taxes
Welcome to Bali, the mystical and beautiful Island. The beautiful beaches with the warm Atlantic Ocean waves crashing up on to the white sand and the friendly locals with their unique smile makes this an Island many return to. The Island if full of activity. With a long history and a people deep in culture and traditions you will be entertained with the dances, rituals and performances by the locals occurring all year round. The volcanoes which dominate the island are surrounded by the vast variety of tropical plants and terraces of rice crops, make a picturesque setting that takes your breath away. The variety and number of temples seem endless demonstrating the depth of Bali's history. And for those who love shopping, there are numerous places to choose from. From the markets in Ubud to the Duty Free Stores in Nusa Dua.
Package includes:
Roundtrip air from Vancouver
12 nights accommodation
Daily breakfasts
5 sightseeing tours
Return airport transfers
Bottle of wine or a 90 minute massage
Hawaii on Sale
We have some dynamic packages with Westjet Vacations and other suppliers. Here is just one example.
7 Night Honolulu air and hotel packages starting at $899CAD
Winter in Costa Rica - from $1,459CAD + taxes
January, 2011 departures
What about something different in an all-inclusive this winter? Below are some
suggestions for just that in Costa Rica.
Prices include roundtrip air from Vancouver, 1 week in an all-inclusive and transfers to and from the resort to the airport.
4 star Allegro Papagayo - $1,459CAD
4 star Barcelo Langosta - $1,579CAD
5 star Occidental Grand Papagayo - $1,769CAD
Last Chance for Europe in the Fall Packages
You can still fly non-stop to Europe this Fall. Here are some last minute prices available for end of September dates.
Prices include roundtrip air from Vancouver, 7 nights hotel, transfers and breakfasts. Some include tours.
* London - $939CAD + $474 taxes/person
* Paris - $779CAD + $427 taxes/person
* Glasgow - $919CAD + $476 taxes/person
* Barcelona - $949CAD + $371 taxes/person
Trip Suggestions for 2011
Here are a few ideas for trips next year that we are now planning.
All include return air from Vancouver, accommodations, meals, tours and more
** 18 Day Amazon to the Andes & Galapagos - $5,695CAD + taxes - Includes Air
March 18 to April 4, 2011
** 10 Day Tulips & Windmills River Cruise - from $3,995USD + taxes - Includes Air
May Departure. Amsterdam return.
** 11 Day Russian River Cruise - $3,959CAD + $160 taxes - Includes Air
May 11 to 21, 2011
Visit all the Russian highlights and travel on your own floating hotel. Plus door-to-door service from Collette Vacations.
** 13 Day Israel & Jordan - $4,895CAD + $140 taxes - Includes Air
October 11 to 23, 2011
View and experience all that these countries can present. Plus door-to-door service from Collette Vacations.
** 13 Day Bali Round Island Tour - from $2,195CAD + taxes - Includes Air
Departs October, 2011
Tour presented by Silk Holidays, the experts in Bali. Includes breakfasts & some lunches, 4+ star accommodations, tours, coach transfers, sightseeing tours and tour guides throughout.
Optional extensions available to Komodo Island and Flores.
Something to Make you Smile and Ponder
How silly can you get….
At the start of the shift, one of the police officers asks "Did you hear about terrible head-on collision on route 208 between a Thunderbird and a Mustang? There was horse manure and feathers all over the road!"
The chief came into headquarters a few minutes, later. Not being too fast on the uptake, he was asked the same question, followed by the same "horse manure and feathers all over the road."
"Anybody hurt?" he asked.
Words of Wisdom - Minds are like parachutes. They only function when open.
Travel Quote - "All journeys have secret destinations of which the traveller is unaware." Martin Buber
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