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| Sunwing appointment: Bowers takes new position in Calgary |
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| Emma Bowers | | Sunwing Vacations is pleased to announce the appointment of Emma Bowers to the newly-created position of manager, business development for the province of Alberta. Her appointment coincides with the operator's launch of its first departures from Calgary--direct flights Fridays and Saturdays to Cancun and the Mayan Riviera, starting in mid-December. Based in Calgary, Bowers will be responsible for developing and maintaining sales activity within the province. She was most recently a sales representative with Sunquest/Holiday House and Network.
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| Collette Vacations 2007 special |
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"Legendary Waterways of Europe" discounts new bookings
Collette Vacations is offering a $188 discount per person on any new bookings for its "Legendary Waterways of Europe" tour departing on July 2, 2007. Visiting five countries during the 14-night cruise, the tour itinerary includes cruising four of Europe's most picturesque waterways: the Rhine, Moselle, Main and Danube aboard the state-of-the-art, 81-cabin MS Amadeus Princess.Tour highlights include an exploration of the famous Franconian wine region and the beautiful Wauchau Valley along with the Bishops' Residence in Wurzburg and historic Bamberg, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Over 40 meals are included on this trip, while travellers enjoy the beauty, charm and splendid views of Europe's most celebrated waterways.
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| TOUR EAST HOLIDAYS UNVEILS CHINA |
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The experience of a lifetime
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| Shanghai | | Travellers can beat the Olympic athletes to the starting line for the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympic Games - Tour East Holidays has seven exciting fully escorted trips to China. Caravans in Dunhuang ride along the Silk Road as part of Tour East's Fabled Silk Road trip. Travellers can critique Mother Nature's handiwork as they trek around the Stone Forest and see all of its bizarrely shaped limestone formations. Find inner inspiration in Li Jiang and get a glimpse of the first bend of the mighty Yangtze River that sparked the development of the Chinese civilization.
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| Holland America Line chairman has heart attack |
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Kirk Lanterman's condition is serious
Kirk Lanterman, Holland America Line's chairman of the board suffered a serious heart attack on November 16 in Seattle.The 30-year company veteran is in serious but stable condition in the intensive care unit of a Seattle hospital, according to the cruise line.His wife, Janet Lanterman, said in a statement "Kirk's situation is serious. But although he has been on life support for four days, his condition has stabilized. The good news is that there appears to be much less damage to the heart than originally thought; the not so good news is that his lungs have weakened as a result of the heart attack. Fortunately there does not appear to be any neurological damage."
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| Spa Villas debut on Disney Wonder |
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Popular feature expanded and upgraded
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| Disney Wonder | | One of the major upgrades during Disney Wonder's recent drydock was an expansion of the Vista Spa and Salon, including the addition of three Spa Villas. Like the work done on Disney Magic, the villas were built into a former aerobics area, each providing treatment rooms for massages, wraps, scrubs and facials plus a private balcony with whirlpool tub, open-air shower and Balinese day bed. Two rooms can be used by for couples and one is for a single occupant. Spa Villa packages range from just under two hours to 2 two and three quarter hours and include foot cleansing, whirlpool tub relaxation, tea and fresh fruit, and a choice of treatments such as La Therapie HydraLift Facial, Elemis Exotic Lime and Ginger Salt Glow with Half-Body Massage or Elemis Aroma Stone Therapy.
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| Westin commissions study on travel |
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Travellers often stressed and lonely
Westin Hotels & Resorts have revealed the results of a research study on the physiological and psychological effects of travel. The Travel-Related Responses in Passengers: TRIP Study, was developed in collaboration with research firm International Communications Research. It revealed that travellers are often stressed and lonely, feeling out of control and even sick on the road. The study examined the experiences of frequent business travelers to better understand what physiological changes occur and how travelers feel when they arrive at their destinations. Westin also partnered with Prevention magazine, a healthy lifestyle publication, to create an innovative Travelers' Renewal program, designed to leverage the insights gained from the study to help guests renew their bodies, minds and spirits during their stays with Westin.
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