Informed Traveller Newsletter - March 20, 2008

First of all, we wish everyone all the best over the upcoming Easter Weekend!

Now is the perfect time to plan for your summer and fall travel....so contact us and tell us where you want to go.

Remember....When you book your WestJet tickets on OUR WEBSITE www.informedtraveller.com we will send you a $10 complimentary Petro Canada gift card for each ticket booked. AND remember you are still booking right on the Westjet site but going through our website = gift card.

Just look for the WestJet logo on our front page, and then let us know once you've booked.

Europe is Very Hot

Once again Europe is very popular for travel, and here are a few samples

1. Paris & the French Countryside - Vancouver Departures - $2,329CAD

This package includes: Roundtrip air from Vancouver to Paris, 7 nights accommodation at Hotel Mercure Montmartre, 11 meals, guided tour of the Palace of Versailles, Paris sightseeing tour, lunch cruise on the Seine; visits to Sacre-Coeur Basilica in Montmartre, Chateau Chambord, Chateau Cheverny, Chateau Chenonceau, Eiffel Tower, illuminations tour of Paris

2. 14 Night Mediterranean Cruise - Norwegian Jade - from $1,599CAD (Cruise only)

Departs June 13, 2008

Barcelona, Nice, Florence, Rome and more.......

3. 14 Night Western Mediterranean - Azamara Quest - from $1,629CAD (Cruise only)

Departs May 10, 2008

Rome, Corsica, Florence, Cannes, Marseilles, Barcelona and more.....

4. 10 Night Western Mediterranean - Celebrity Century - from $949CAD (Cruise only)

Departs October 10, 2008

Barcelona, Marseilles, Nice, Florence, Rome, Tunisia and more.....

OR... How about a Europe River Cruise?

River cruising in Europe has been one of the most remarkable growth areas for the Europe market.

Prior to the opening of the Main-Danube Canal in September 1992, Europe had two prime regions for short river cruises - the Rhine and the Danube rivers. The opening of the Main-Danube Canal suddenly made it possible to create the long distance cruises. This opened up a 3,000 mile network of navigable waterways.

A river cruise is the most comfortable way to see Europe, with English speaking on board and on the tours, fine cuisine and comfortable accommodations. It also gives you more leisure time to explore the cities, towns and regions of Europe, e.g. you are docked right in the city centre. All you have to do is simply step off the ship and step right into the city centre. There is no better and comfortable way to see Europe.

5. 16 Day Deluxe Europe River Cruise - Amsterdam to Budapest

Amadeus Royal - from $5,549CAD + 460 taxes & fuel surcharges

Departs September 20 to October 5, 2008 - perfect fall weather

All - Inclusive pricing includes return air from Vancouver, all meals, wine with dinner, shore excursions and transfers.

Something More Exotic On Land?

1. 16 Days Highlights of Indonesia - from $2,599CAD

Departures to October 31, 2008

Package includes: Roundtrip airfare from Vancouver to Jakarta and return from Denpasar via Hong Kong, domestic air from Surabaya to Denpasar(Bali), all accommodations, sightseeing tours and all transfers.

2. 15 Days Phuket, Thailand - $1,799CAD

Departs from April to Oct 18, 2008

Package includes: Roundtrip air from Vancouver to Phuket, all accommodations in Phuket, daily buffet breakfast, all transfers.

3. 13 Day - Bali Grand Mirage Special - from $1,499CAD

Departures to May 31. (Surcharge for March 14 to 21 air dates)

Package includes return air from Vancouver on Japan Airlines, accommodations at the Grand Mirage, daily breakfasts, sightseeing tours and all coach transfers.

This is an excellent opportunity to experience this island paradise.

Alaska Cruises

The ships are on their way to Vancouver. There is still some availability for this spring and summer. Here are some samples of some great pricing.

1. 7 Night Alaska Hubbard Glacier - Celebrity Mercury - from $789CAD

Departs August 24 from Vancouver

2. 7 Night Alaska - Norwegian - from $769CAD

Departs May 11 from Vancouver

South America Cruise

** SPECIAL EVENT**

***14 Day South America Cruise - Norwegian Sun

January 18 to February 1, 2009

Come join us on the Norwegian Sun. South America - beyond imagining - penguins, towering glaciers, massive waterfalls, Tierra Fuego, Cape Horn, Chilean fjords and so much more. Experience Norwegian's Freestyle Cruising with us as we sail around our neighbours to the South.

Highlights include: Santiago, Puerto Montt, Puerto Cacabuco, Patagonic Channels, Chilean fjords, Strait of Magellan, Punta Arenas, Beagle Channel, Ushuaia, Cape Horn, Stanley(Falkland Islands), Puerto Madryn, Montevideo and Buenos Argentina.

Inside Cabins - $2,917CAD +322 taxes

Oceanview (non obstructed)CAD - $3,287 + 322 taxes

Balcony - $3,817CAD + 322 taxes

Above prices include air from Vancouver to Santiago (Chile) and return from Buenos Aires (Argentina), 14 day cruise around Cape Horn and transfers!

Call us for more information. We'd love to have you with us on this stunning opportunity to see South America.

Something to Make You Smile and Ponder

North to Alaska......

A friend and his partner were considering travelling to Alaska for a trip that the fellow had long dreamed of taking. He kept talking about how great it would be to stay in a log cabin without electricity, to hunt moose, and drive a dog team instead of a car.

"If we decided to live there permanently, away from civilization, what would you miss the most?" he asked his partner.

She replied, "You."

Zen Moment: Never test the depth of the water with both feet.

Easter Quiz:

Q: What do you call rabbits that marched in a long sweltering Easter parade?
A: Hot, cross bunnies.

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