Travel Well and Spend Less - July 1, 2010
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Happy Canada Day everyone. How about some great Fall adventure getaways? Now is definitely a good time to plan for this.
GAP Adventures Presents Central/South America & Cuba
Here are just some ideas for a getaway this Fall. Prices are for land only
except where noted. Other dates are available. Remember, there are no single
supplements on these trips as GAP will match you up or go on your own.
* 12 Day Classic Peru – Oct. 6 to 17 - $1,749CAD (Land) + $1,056CAD (Air)
See Machu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and the bustling markets of Cuzco. Travel with GAP Adventures.
This tour combines great scenery with in-depth cultural experiences. Trek in the Andes amidst ancient ruins, experience rural indigenous culture on Lake Titicaca and wander through bustling markets in Cuzco.
* 9 Day Cuba Explorer – Oct. 24 to Nov. 1 - $1,729CAD (Land)
Experience the best Cuba has to offer: from the sublime beauty of the Vinales landscape to the crumbling façade of Havana and Trinidad, this small country is filled with the steamy pulse of salsa and a waft of tobacco. Travel with GAP Adventures.
* 9 Day Costa Rica Sampler – Nov 27 to Dec 5 - $1,299CAD (Land) + $1,037CAD (Air)
Connect with nature’s best in Costa Rica. Explore lush rainforests full of exotic flora and fauna. Hike to the Arenal Volcano where you can relax in the hot springs and later enjoy a tortilla lunch with a local family. Learn how chocolate is made on a tour at La Tirimbina Rainforest Center and then enjoy a bird’s eye view of Monteverde’s cloud forest atop a treetop canopy. Costa Rica is a world famous destination known for beautiful landscapes from the ground up.
Transat Holidays Presents Europe
Let us book you to a fabulous week in Europe. Here are just some examples of what is available now.
8 Days/6 Nights in Glasgow - $969CAD/person - Departs Sept 8, 15, 22
9 Days/7 Nights in Madrid - $1,169CAD/person - Departs July 17
9 Days/7 Nights in London - $989CAD/person - Departs Sept 17, 23, 23, 30, Oct 1
9 Days/7 Nights in Paris - $1,219CAD/person - Departs Aug 15, 22
All packages include roundtrip air from Vancouver, hotel accommodations, transfers & daily breakfasts.
Just add taxes
Fabulous 16 Day Summer/Fall Mediterranean & North Africa Cruise - From $3695 USD
We want to let everyone know about some exceptional Mediterranean cruises on a deluxe small ship (360 passengers). We see a lot of med cruise packages but this is the most unique and value laden we've seen in a long time. We'd love to see our friends and clients able to take advantage of this.
Many of these cruise itineraries includes:
MANY HAVE NO SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
FREE OR REDUCED AIR FROM VANCOUVER
TRANSFERS
GRATUITIES
COMPLIMENTARY ONBOARD LECTURES & SHORE EXCURSIONS
WINE WITH DINNERS
AND ALL TAXES!
These cruises are great for those who love to learn about the history and experience the culture when they travel to different destinations.
If there is any interest at all, or if you know of someone, you can check out the details at:
http://us.voyagestoantiquity.com/voyages-to-antiquity-itineraries-us.html Then call us for any info. you need. Note, they are starting to fill up.
MSC Cruises - 7 Nights Scenic Splendours of Fall - from $720USD/person (Cruise)
No Single Supplement
Sail on the new Poesia from New York to Quebec. Departures Oct 2, 9, 16, 2010
Ports of Call: New York, Halifax, Charlottetown (PEI), Cornerbrook (NFLD) and Quebec (overnight)
This is a great value to see the Fall foliage and includes a stop in Newfoundland.
Something to Make you Smile and Ponder
Here are just a few airports you may not want to fly from - No kidding…..
Mafia Airport (Tanzania)
Slave Lake Airport (Alberta)
Asbestos Hill Airport (Quebec)
Crooked Island Airport (Bahamas)
Battle Mountain Airport (Nevada)
Rifle Airport (Colorado)
Mysore Airport (India)
Colon Airport (Panama)
Storm Lake Airport (Iowa)
Words of Wisdom - "The theory I most like is that the rings of Saturn are made entirely out of lost luggage." - Mark Russell
Travel Quote - "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." Confucius
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