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| BREAKING NEWS: DOMINICAN REPUBLIC OUT OF FUEL |
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All airlines experiencing delays of up to two hours; schedules will be disrupted until Sunday
Charmaine Pang
As of yesterday, the Dominican Republic has run low on its supply of aviation fuel. This morning, TRAVELHotNews.com spoke to Stephen Hunter, COO of Sunwing, who confirmed the story. Every airline flying out of the Dominican Republic has less than ten per cent of their fuel requirements; there have been no reports as to why or how this situation came to be. Four years ago, a similar incident took place on the island. Flight schedules will be affected through Saturday. All airlines flying from the Dominican Republic are experiencing delays of 1.5 to 2 hours, as planes must stop at neighbouring islands to load up on fuel. A tanker was expected to arrive in port yesterday, and it is expected that all airlines will be back on schedule by Sunday morning.
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| HOLA SUN AGENT INCENTIVE |
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Each web booking qualifies agents to win an all-inclusive trip to Cuba
Hola Sun is offering an agent web booking incentive. Bookings made on the website, holacaribeagent.ca qualifies the booking agent to enter in a draw to win a trip to Cuba (ie-8 web bookings qualify the agent with 8 chances to win). Two trips will be given away. This incentive is valid for all new ITC bookings made from the web during the period of Feb. 22-Mar.31, 2008. The draw will take place on April 1, and Hola Sun will announce the lucky winner. Once your booking is completed during the qualifying period, simply fax or email your name, agency name and booking number to 905 882 5184 or sales@holasunholidays.ca. Promotion restrictions apply. YYZ departures only based on ITC package bookings. Draw will take place on April 1 at 12:00 noon. Redeemable travel dates are May 25 - Jun 30/07 or Sep 1 - Oct 26 /2008 for Holguin (Allegro Playa Turquesa) & Varadero (Hotel Las Morlas). Prizes must be accepted as awarded. No alterations permitted (DBL, 2 adults, 1 week, taxes additional).
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| TRANSAT: ITALY VILLAS AGENT INCENTIVE |
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Agent who books the most villas, apartments and country homes will win a 1-week stay for two in Italy
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| Casa Degli Angeli in the Tuscany region | | With the launch of its Europe 2008 season, Transat Holidays is offering a travel agent incentive when booking villas to Italy. The agent who books the most villas, apartments and country homes by July 1, 2008 will win a 1 week stay for two in an apartment in Montegufoni. Transat Holidays offers a selection of more than 1,000 villas, apartments and country homes in Italy. Visit www.transat.netvilla.it to find the property best suited for your clients. One of the best ways to experience the Italian lifestyle and natural splendour ofthe country is from the comfort of one's own villa, apartment or country home. Villas: experience the romance of ancient Italy, and wonderful locations. Often in the hills, these independent houses and beautifully restored farmhouses preserve ancient charm and most offer a private pool. Read on for more.
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| PEREGRINE LAUNCHES NEW AUSSIE/NZ PROGRAM |
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Trek Holidays offers Peregrine's new 2008 Australia/New Zealand adventure programs
Peregrine, one of Australia's leading tour operators, is kicking off its 30th birthday year with the introduction of a brand new range of adventure holidays in Australia and New Zealand. Trek Holidays is really excited to offer an unparalleled range of treks and four-wheel-drive discovery adventures in Peregrine's own home country, Australia, and in neighbouring New Zealand. The Australia and New Zealand program marks another milestone for Peregrine. They visit untouched wilderness areas, isolated outstations and remote indigenous communities. Clients can travel along the legendary Gibb River Road through the Kimberley, visit mystical Koolpin Gorge, join an eco-cruise to the outer Great Barrier Reef, trek along Tasmania's acclaimed Overland Track and explore the length of the Larapinta Trail out of Alice Springs. Read on for more.
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| SIGNATURE'S EAST COAST SALE |
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Save an extra $200 when flying from St. John's or Halifax; offer eligible from Feb. 23-27
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| Punta Cana, Dominican Republic | | Signature Vacations is taking an additional $200 off per couple on already reduced pricing. From February 23rd to 27th, 2008, book a package vacation departing from St. John's or Halifax for travel March 1st to 31st, 2008 and your clients will qualify for this extra discount. With options in Cuba, the Dominican Republic and Mexico, the price reduction is available for a limited time only. Additional savings of $200 per couple applies to new bookings only and will be reflected in the system rate at time of booking. Savings are not valid on group, child or air only rates and cannot be combined with any other offer or promotion. For more product and pricing information visit SignatureVacations.com.
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| AIR CANADA LAUNCHES SPRING GETAWAY PASS |
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Fly unlimited across Canada or to the U.S. this spring; bonus trip offer to Europe or Shanghai for $150
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| Clients can fly to Paris for $150 after purchasing a Spring Getaway Flight Pass | | Air Canada has launched a special Flight Pass promotion offering attractive savings with the freedom of unlimited travel this spring to destinations across Canada and between Canada and the United States. Available now for purchase in Canada and the U.S. until March 20, 2008, Air Canada's 'Spring Getaway Pass' is offered in single-traveller or two-traveller options. The 'Spring Getaway Pass' provides unlimited flying on Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays, within a choice of three North American geographic travel zones, during either a one or two month travel period this spring (April 1 to April 29, 2008, or April 1 to June 1, 2008, respectively.) Prices start as low as $549 per month (CAD or USD, plus GST) for a single-traveller pass. Read on for more details.
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| TOURISM IRELAND AT TORONTO STAR GOLF & TRAVEL SHOW |
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Ireland is European Destination sponsor; show underway from Feb. 29-Mar. 2
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| Killeen Castle will host the 2011 Ireland Solheim Cup | | Tourism Ireland's 2008 golfing promotions are well under way with its participation at this year's Toronto Star Golf & Travel Show as the European Destination Sponsor, February 29 - March 2. Beautiful scenery, challenging championship courses and legendary hospitality make Ireland one of the best places in the world for a top-quality golfing vacation. Fringed on all sides by the sea and with a landscape that is spectacularly varied, Ireland boasts incredible championship golf courses designed by some of golf's top architects and players.Ireland is delighted to bring its' Ireland Golf Experience to the 2008 Toronto Star Golf & Travel Show and is supported by our golf and tourism partners from Canada and Ireland. Read on for more details.
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