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| HURRICANE FELIX TO HONDURAS, BELIZE |
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Felix sends 250 km/h Category 5 winds on the way to Honduras and Belize
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| Hurricane Felix | | Hurricane Felix strengthened into a Category 5 monster storm early Tuesday, forecasters said, just as it prepares to make landfall near the Nicaragua-Honduras border. Felix's top winds were about 250 km/h as it headed west early Tuesday, and forecasters warned it could strengthen again before landfall along the Miskito Coast. From there, it was projected to rake northern Honduras, slam into southern Belize on Wednesday and then cut across northern Guatemala and southern Mexico, well south of Texas. Grupo Taca Airlines airlifted tourists from the Honduran island of Roatan, popular for its pristine reefs and diving resorts. About 1,000 people were taken off the island. Another 1,000 people were removed from low-lying coastal areas and smaller islands.
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| SUNWING PHOTO CONTEST VOTING BEGINS TODAY! |
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| Someone will win a trip to the Temptation Resort & Spa in Cancun | | Online voting begins today for Sunwing contest until September 26, 2007; vote for your favourite pictures!
The Sunwing and TRAVELHotNews “Sensational Snapshots Contest” is in its second phase. Online voting begins today until September 26th, when the winner (and four finalists) will be announced at the Addison Show in Toronto. The grand prize winner will receive a one-week trip to the Temptation Resort & Spa in Cancun, Mexico, courtesy of Sunwing Vacations and TRAVELHotNews. Vote now and vote often! Click here to vote.
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| ARUBA, BONAIRE, CURACAO SPARED FROM FELIX |
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Dutch-Caribbean ‘ABC’ islands experience tropical storm-like weather, no major incidents
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| Curacao aftermath: just a few upturned umbrellas, sand washed away | | Hurricane Felix passed over the Dutch Caribbean islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao early Sunday morning, with little incident. Official statements have been released by Aruba and Bonaire. The Aruba Tourism Authority’s official statement on Felix noted that the hurricane passed over 100 km north of Aruba on Sunday, September 2nd. The Authority reported that Aruba “did not experience any hurricane effects, just tropical storm conditions such as rain during the morning hours, a few wind gusts and some rough surf along the coastlines.” No damage had been reported as of Sunday afternoon. Reina Beatrix International Airport reopened at 12 noon on Sunday and all flights, except inbound American Airlines flights, were on schedule.
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| HENRIETTE TO BECOME HURRICANE |
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| Tropical Storm Henriette now a Category 1 hurricane | | Tropical Storm Henriette strengthens into Category 1 hurricane near Mexico
Off Mexico's Pacific coast, Tropical Storm Henriette strengthened into a hurricane, the National Hurricane Center said, with winds of 120 km/h. It is on a path that would take it near or over Mexico's southern Baja Peninsula by Tuesday afternoon. Off Mexico's Pacific coast, meanwhile, Hurricane Henriette was on a path to hit the resort-studded tip of the Baja California Peninsula on Tuesday. The hurricane centre said it was expected to be near or over the southern Baja Peninsula by Tuesday afternoon or evening. (CP)
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| TRAFALGAR SAYS G’DAY & KIA ORA! |
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Trafalgar releases 2008 Australia & New Zealand book, includes Hawaii and Fiji; save up to $200 with EBBs
For 2008, Trafalgar’s Australia & New Zealand now offers stopovers on the islands of Fiji and Hawaii. Clients can enjoy a welcome drink on the first night of the tour, hosted by the Tour Director, and meet fellow travelling companions from around the world. Mini-stays at Ayers Rock, The Olgas and Kakadu National Park give guests a variety of sights and things to do. Early booking bonuses can save couples up to $200 on tours 10 years or longer. If they book and pay in full 12 months prior to departure, they can save 10% off the price of their trip. Booking and paying 10 months early saves 7.5%; 7 months early will save 5%; and booking and paying 4 months prior to departure will save 2.5%.
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| Insight’s 2008 USA & Canada brochures now out! |
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Agents receive 5,000 Pink Perks per booking; clients save up to $600 with EBBs
Growing in popularity each year, Insight Vacations’ USA & Canada tours are indicative of two travel industry trends: firstly, North Americans are showing an increasing interest in exploring their own ‘backyard;’ and secondly, Insight’s ‘Art of Touring in Style’ is proving just as popular on these shores as in Europe. Canadian travel agents have a great opportunity to introduce their clients to Insight’s North American offerings with an early booking promotion offering savings of $600 per couple on any tour featured in the just-released 2008 USA & Canada brochure. Individual agents get 5,000 Pink Perks Points per booking. The offer is valid for bookings made and paid in full by September 30 for 2008 USA & Canada tours for travel April 1 – December 31, 2008.
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| DAYS INNS: FUNDRAISING TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD CANCER |
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Days Inns across Canada to collect donations, send portion of revenue towards Childhood Cancer Foundation of Canada
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| Melissa Kenney, Director of Marketing, Days Inns - Canada; Mary Lye, Director, Marketing and Communications, CCFC; and David Stones, President & CEO, CCFC. | | Days Inns, in partnership with the Childhood Cancer Foundation of Canada (CCFC), Days Inns – Canada, has announced a four-week fundraising campaign for September. All locations across Canada will participate. To coincide with Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, hotel owners will donate a portion of their revenue for one week and will collect donations from staff and guests all month long to help find a cure for childhood cancer. During the week of September 17 – 23, Days Inns and Days Hotels across Canada will participate in a one-week fundraiser blitz and donate $1 from every guest room sold to the CCFC. To raise awareness for the Foundation, Days Inn locations will encourage guests who stay during this period to match the $1 donation by purchasing gold paper ribbons which will be displayed in the lobby.
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| GET THE 411 ON DOMINICA WITH THE NEW 866! |
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Dominica Introduces New Toll-Free Hotline for North America
The Discover Dominica Authority (DDA) has announced a brand new toll-free number for callers from the United States and Canada. The phones are answered by tourism representatives from the DDA Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EST. Requests for brochures and other tourism-related information (entry requirements, accommodations, activities, etc.) will be handled. The North American hotline is 1-866-522-4057.
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