Travel Well and Spend Less - February 10, 2010

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Happy (in advance) Valentine's Day to all our great subscribers. See below for our special Valentine packages to Mexico or a fabulous 2 for 1 promo on a Southern France River Cruise.

You are invited

Are you a single traveller looking for a travel buddy to share the fun, experience and expense (no single supp) on your trips? Then join us at our next Travel Club meeting.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Cheers Restaurant

125 E. 2nd St

North Vancouver

Cost:$20 (Includes Brunch)

Highlights:

We are excited to have Danielle Thompson from Trafalgar Tours join us with a special presentation on our 16 Day Wonders of Britain & Ireland tour departing May 22, 2010. Plus details on other great trips planned for 2010. Importantly, an opportunity to meet a great travel buddy.

Call Susan at 604 438 1104 or email to RSVP.

Our Vacation Package Highlight - Australia for under $2,000 + taxes

Australia - 15 Days - from $1,899 + taxes/per person (based on double occupancy)

This is an unbelievable value but must be booked by Feb 26. Departures from May 1 to June 8, 2010.

Package includes

* Roundtrip airfare from Vancouver with Quantas + 3 FREE domestic flights
* 12 nights accommodation. Choose 4 nights in any 3 of the following cities: Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Darwin, Melbourne, Cairns, Alice Springs

We have other packages available all over the world.

Our Europe Package Highlight - London Air/Hotel Packages from $847 + taxes

If this is the year you are thinking about travel to Europe, with increased security at the airports, you may want to consider direct, non-stop charter air service to Europe.
We sell air and packages from Vancouver to London, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome, Glasgow, Frankfurt.

Here are some London packages with February and March departure dates.
All packages include roundtrip air from Vancouver, one week accommodations and breakfasts.

Central Park Hotel - $847
Montana Hotel Kensington - $857
ApartHotel Citadines Trafalgar Square - $956

Add taxes appx $450. Other hotels available

Valentine's Day Packages - 2 can travel from $1,196 + taxes

We have a special promotion on for southern destinations with great pricing for 2. Departures in February and early March.

Manzanillo - Tesoro Manzanillo - $598/person
Varadero - Hotetur Palma Real - $598/person
Puerto Vallarta - Holiday Inn Puerto Vallarta - $798/person

+ $263 taxes

Another Present for your Valentine - 2 for 1 Southern France River Cruise

Viking River Cruises has a special promo until Feb 26.

7 Night River Cruise - $1,865USD includes all port charges
Roundtrip air to Lyons - $1,445USD includes all taxes

This relaxing—and fascinating—8-day river cruise takes you from bustling Lyon through the pastoral wonders of Southern France and back again. Get to know the Burgundy wine regions of Beaujolais and Mâconnais. See charming riverside towns and natural wonders like the scenic Ardèche, and learn about winemaking and the many uses of lavender. Study Roman ruins in Arles, and see some of the locales that so inspired Vincent van Gogh and other Impressionists. And visit the famous bridge and historic Papal Palace in the “City of the Popes,” Avignon. Perhaps best of all, sample Burgundy varietals and enjoy the delicious regional cuisine of Southern France. À votre santé!

This is a fabulous opportunity to experience the luxurious world of river cruising at a very reasonable price. We've done this cruise and it is an experience you will never forget.
Add-ons in Paris available as an option.

Contact us ASAP for further details.

For Yoga Enthusiasts - Trip of a Lifetime - Colours of India - 16 Day Tour - Nov 9 to 24, 2010

$3,595USD with air from Vancouver or only $2,225USD for Land Only

Package price includes:

9 nights accommodation in superior hotel

6 nights at Ashram with yoga and meditation classes in Rishikesh

Daily breakfasts

All meals at Ashram

All transfers

Excursions and jeep safaris to National Park

View the Taj Mahal

Comprehensive sightseeing

Our Unique & Special Tour Suggestions - Includes Air, Accommodations, Meals, Tour

(Other dates available)

* 9 Day Copper Canyon Adventure - April 24 to May 2, 2010 - $2,420CAD + $130 taxes/person

* 18 Day China & Yangtze River - May 8 to 24, 2010 - Fully Escorted Tour - $4,189CAD includes all taxes

Something to Make you Smile and Ponder

The doctor asked his patient "Which do you want to hear first - the good news or the bad news?"

"The good news", says the patient.

The doctor replies, "You're about to have a disease named after you."

Travel Quote - If you actually look like your passport photo, you aren't well enough to travel.

Ways of Life - To write with a broken pencil is pointless.

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