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| SAMANA: A NATURAL WONDER |
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Sunquest hosts 160 agents in the Dominican Republic on fam trip from October 16-18
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| Over 160 agents were on the Sunquest Samana mega-fam | | Samana provides the Dominican Republic with 80 to 85 per cent of its coconuts. Last week it gave approximately 200 Canadians on Sunquest’s mega-fam a taste of what else it has to offer. Over 160 agents came from Montreal, Halifax and all over Ontario. Located on the north coast of the Dominican Republic, the Samana peninsula, with its palm tree-covered mountains and white sand beaches, is still untouched. There are no high rises or spring-break strips to contend with. Instead, small and brightly painted shanties line the main road, clotheslines carry colourful clothing and locals lounge on lawn chairs.
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| CONDOR TRAVEL CELEBRATES 30 YEARS |
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| Eduardo Doig, Manager - USA & Canada Division, Condor Travel | | Condor Travel expands operations, focuses on social responsibility as next step in company’s evolution
Charmaine Pang
Last week, TRAVELHotNews.com sat down with Eduardo Doig of Condor Travel. Doig is the Manager of the USA and Canada division and is based out of Condor’s offices in Peru. The inbound tour operator is celebrating 30 years in the business, and is moving in a new direction. The company is focusing on social responsibility as a “next step” in its evolution. Condor Travel offers programs in all the Andean countries, including Peru, Chile, Ecuador and Bolivia. It has expanded this year in Latin America, opening new offices in Brazil and Argentina. In Peru, new operational offices have been opened at the international airport and in Aguas Calientes-Machu Picchu.
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| TROPICAL STORM NOEL TO BAHAMAS |
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Tropical storm Noel heads towards Bahamas; spares Eastern Cuba, will skirt Florida
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| Tropical storm Noel | | Tropical storm Noel triggered mudslides and floods in the Dominican Republic and Haiti, pushing the death toll to 81 Wednesday and forcing some parents to choose which of their children to save from the surging waters. The storm was slowly moving away from the north coast of Cuba and was projected to skirt Florida and batter the Bahamas, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said. A tropical storm watch was issued for parts of southeastern Florida's coast, which was already being buffetted by strong winds and high surf.
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| SIGNATURE PORTABLE DVD PLAYER PROMO |
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Bring your favourite movies to the beach with a free portable DVD player; offer available from Nov. 1-Nov. 14
Signature Vacations is encouraging your clients to book their spring vacations now so they can take advantage of a free portable DVD offer. From November 1st until November 14th, 2007 the tour operator will be giving away a free LG Portable DVD player for all packages travelling between March 15th and April 30th, 2008. The DVD player is lightweight and compact, allowing your clients to enjoy their favourite films on the plane and at the beach. All bookings must be registered online at signaturevacations.com by November 14th, 2007 in order to qualify. This offer is only valid on new all inclusive package bookings for 2 (two) or more adults. The free Portable DVD Player promotion is not valid on air only reservations. For complete details, visit Signature Vacations’ website.
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| AIR CANADA LAUNCHES WINTER FLIGHT PASS |
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‘Winter Getaway Pass’ offers unlimited travel to destinations in Canada and the U.S.
Air Canada this week launched a special Flight Pass promotion, allowing travellers to experience unlimited travel across Canada and to the United States. The Winter Getaway Pass is available now until December 2, 2007. It is offered as a single traveller or two traveller pass, for unlimited flying on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays with choices of three North American geographic travel zones, and a choice of either a one or two month travel period this winter season. The Winter Getaway Pass is priced starting at $529 plus GST for a single traveller one month pass. The two-traveller "Winter Getaway Pass" offers even further value with a 10% discount compared to purchasing two single travel passes. Read on for more information.
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| SUNSPOTS HOLIDAYS: CARIBBEAN SALE |
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After-Christmas sale offers the best of the Caribbean for lower prices from January-April
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| Nassau, Bahamas | | Don’t say “good-bye” to warm summer weather, sunbathing, and fun outdoor activities yet. Sunspots Holidays is featuring a Caribbean sale, offering lower prices on air for those who are eager to experience the enjoyment of outdoor warmth and ocean breezes. The sale starts on departures for January 9, and finishes on April 30. The sale is valid for departures from major Canadian and US getaways to Caribbean Islands within indicated dates. For example, your clients can escape from Toronto to Bahamas for only $658 CAD per person including taxes, or to Punta Cana for $790 CAD including taxes.
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| ALTERNATIVE CHRISTMAS BREAKS WITH KUMUKA |
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Do Christmas different: families can visit Egypt, the Amazon, China, Peru, and more
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| Pyramids of Giza | | Forget the annual turkey, tinsel and tantrums – Kumuka Worldwide is offering families the chance to do something different this year for the Christmas holidays. Why not try spending Christmas day in Aswan, at the Temple of Philae and then taking a felucca cruise at sunset? This is possible on the 12-day 'Pyramids, Camels & the Red Sea' itinerary to Egypt, other highlights of which include Cairo, seeing the Pyramids and the Sphinx, a camel ride, a Nile cruise to Luxor and a donkey ride to the Valley of the Kings. Another unique holiday adventure can be had in the Amazon, on Kumuka’s 13-day 'Volcanoes, Markets & the Amazon' tour to Ecuador. Read on for more ideas on a distinctive holiday getaway.
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