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Disney’s first theme park in China – Hong Kong Disneyland – opened this morning with musicians clanging cymbals, Chinese lion dancers prancing and fireworks bursting in the sky. The ceremony, attended by Disney executives and a senior Chinese leader, ended with a parade of skipping Disney characters old and new: Mickey, Donald Duck, Mushu the dragon, Lilo and Winnie the Pooh. Robert Iger, president of the Walt Disney Co., said it was exciting being part of China's future. "As millions discover the wonders of Hong Kong and China – one of the most rapidly growing travel destinations in the world – the future is indeed bright," he said.
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| HOLLAND AMERICA 2006 ALASKA CRUISE BROCHURE AVAILABLE |
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 Holland America’s 2006 line-up offers a comprehensive selection of Alaska cruise itineraries and departures, sailing eight ships on 159 cruises. Three Vista-class ships (Oosterdam and Westerdam, roundtrip Seattle, and Zuiderdam, roundtrip Vancouver) will be introduced as well as three Seattle-based ships, ten additional cruises to Glacier Bay National Park and a unique new port, Icy Strait Point. "We're revving up for a great 2006 season and are pleased to offer more Alaska than ever for our 58th year in Alaska," said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, senior vice president, marketing and sales. "All ships will have gone through the Signature of Excellence upgrades so the shipboard experience will be even better than ever, from stateroom amenities to the new Culinary Arts Center show kitchen and Explorations Café.
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The fall foliage season is brief but brilliant throughout VIA’s Windsor to Quebec City Corridor. With Mother Nature providing the backdrop, cities like Toronto, Ottawa, Montréal and Québec City invite visitors to participate in activities that celebrate this annual outpouring of natural beauty while VIA’s multiple daily departures, and downtown-to-downtown service, make it easy to enjoy the view. Along with the spectacular scenery, event highlights include Ottawa’s Fall Rhapsody that celebrates the changing of the seasons in Gatineau Park from October 1 - 15 and The Great Pumpkin Ball October 4 - 31 at the Montreal Botanical Garden.
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| NEW ORLEANS PORT CLOSURE FORCES CRUISE MOVES |
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Closure of the Port of New Orleans has forced NCL and Carnival to adjust itineraries. NCL’s Norwegian Sun will initially be based in Houston then reposition to Miami to sail one four-day cruise to the Bahamas on January 17, 2006, and a series of alternating seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from January 21, 2006 until April 16, 2006. Norwegian Sun’s itinerary out of Houston is: Houston – At Sea – Cozumel, Mexico – Belize City, Belize – Roatán, Honduras – At Sea – Houston. Also, Norwegian Sun’s Panama Canal cruise departing from Los Angeles on September 30, 2005 will now end in Houston, instead of New Orleans, on October 16, 2005.
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ROBERT L. STANFIELD TERMINAL
Nova Scotia paid tribute to a former premier and federal Conservative leader by naming the newly expanded main terminal building at Halifax International for Robert L. Stanfield. Halifax International is in the middle of a multi-million dollar renovation. The airport authority has spent $82 million during the past five years to upgrade the terminal by enlarging the domestic and international arrivals area. Repair work on the two main runways is also underway. As the largest regional hub in Atlantic Canada, Halifax handled about 3.6 million passengers last year. |
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20% COMMISSIONS
Agents can earn 20% commission on client bookings to The Clinton Hotel and Spa located in the heart of Miami’s South Beach. Clients will receive a bottle of champagne upon arrival, an escorted yacht tour of Palm and Star Island and 25% discount on any spa treatment. Offers are valid for bookings now through Sept. 30. For reservations call (888) 525-4686 or visit www.clintons outhbeach.com |
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