12-DAY ANCIENT AND MODERN CHINA FAM  Departing Vancouver on February 9, this 12-day Ancient and Modern China Fam takes in Beijing, Xian, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai. It's the perfect choice for time-pressed travellers who are looking for a well-rounded introduction to both old and modern China. Prices start at $1,549 per agent. For more information call 1 800 661 8182 or email FAMS@chinapac.com.

INDUS ULTIMATE TRIP TO TURKEY  Indus travels announced the Ultimate travel agents' FAM trip to Turkey. The trip is 12 days long and covers Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Kusadasi, Canakkle and Istanbul from Feb. 16 to 28.  The cost is $1,695 plus air taxes and includes deluxe hotels and most meals. Agents will be reimbursed 100% with ten bookings (people or FIT) to any Indus destination (minimum $2,000 revenue per person). For more information or to book, call 604.279.8794 or visit www.industravels.ca  

CHINAPAC 10-DAY SHANGRI-LA & SHANGHAI FAM  Chinapac's 10-day Shangri-la and Shanghai FAM tour begins in Shanghai before heading off to Kunming, ‘the City of Eternal Spring,' and Dali, an area surrounded by mountains, where travellers will visit the Three Pagodas, roam the old town and tour the Foreigner’s Street region. At Lijiang travellers will visit the Black Dragon Pool, Jade Dragon Snow Mountain and Spruce Meadow. Wrapping up, travellers will make one last stop in Kunming to take a tour of the Western Hills with Dragon Gate, Huating Temple and Old Town Kunming before transferring to Shanghai for their flight home. The 10 Day Shangri-la & Shanghai departs on February 17, 2012. Prices start at $1,699 from Vancouver per agent/companion. For more information call 1-800 661 8182 or email FAMS@chinapac.com.

JACCO TOURS CHINA FAM TOUR  Jacco Tours' 10-day familiarization tour of Beijing and Shanghai. Prices start at $149 for travel industry partners and $199 for companions. There is an additional fee of $198 for domestic airfare from Beijing to Hangzhou. The tour includes: Deluxe five star hotel accomodation on a twin sharing basis, all meals and admissions, an air conditioned tour bus and the services of a professional tour guide. International ticket, visa, insurance and gratuities are not included. For more information please contact Peter or Tracy on 905-305-3888.

CITC AND ATOURZ  ATOURZ, in association with The Canadian Institute of Travel Counsellors has announced an agent FAM to Iceland that will take place from Feb. 25 to March 1, 2012. The FAM trip is open to all members of the travel industry however qualified CTCs and  CTMs have priority acceptance. The minimum pre-requisite is two years of travel-selling experience.  Participation is limited to one counsellor per agency location. No companions or spouses are allowed. Single accommodation is available. The land cost of the FAM is $725 (twin share including taxes) for CITC members ($875 for single accommodation) and $800 (twin share including taxes) for members of the travel industry-at-large ($950 for single accommodation). This includes most meals as per the trip dossier, domestic flights, transfers and accommodations.  Air out of JFK on Iceland Air is $340 plus taxes of $344.88, subject to availability, and may be booked through ATOURZ. The full FAM Trip Dossier including the application form is available at citc.ca/fams. The deadline for applications is Jan. 16, 2012.

9-DAY TIME FOR THAILAND FAM  Visit the tropical paradise of Northern Thailand with Chinapac. Cities include Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Uthai Thani, Phitsanuloke, Sukhothai, Chiang Mai and Chinag Rai. This FAM costs $799 for agends and $899 for campanions for the land package. Air starts at $630 plus tax. For more information please call 1 800 661 8182 or email FAMS@chinapac.com.

QUARK EXPEDITIONS ANTARTICA FAM  Quark Expeditions offers a FAM rate for the remaining Antarctic season. Agents and a guest can experience Antarctica for US$3,995 per person. This rate is available on all remaining 2011-2012 dpeartures with choice of cabin selection based on availability at time of booking.
Departures: Jan. 24, Jan. 31, Feb. 10, Feb. 12, Feb. 13, Feb. 19, Feb. 25, Feb. 26 and Feb. 29.

12-DAY ANCIENT AND MODERN CHINA FAM  Departing Vancouver on February 9, this 12-day Ancient and Modern China Fam takes in Beijing, Xian, Hangzhou, Suzhou and Shanghai. It's the perfect choice for time-pressed travellers who are looking for a well-rounded introduction to both old and modern China. Prices start at $1,549 per agent. For more information call 1 800 661 8182.

TRANSAT DISCOVERIES THAILAND FAM  Transat Discoveries will be hosting a Thailand familiarization trip from March 19 to 29, 2012. The featured Thailand Complete tour will allow agents to visit major attractions in Bangkok, Ayuthaya, Chiang Mai, the River Kwai and Cha Am. The cost of the FAM trip is $1,675 plus taxes and fees of $410, based on double occupancy. This includes roundtrip airfare from Toronto aboard Cathay Pacific Airlines in specific group block space, all transfers, tour in a private vehicle with driver, four-star accommodation, all meals, visits, excursions, entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the tour description, and an English-speaking guide throughout the trip. This trip will be offered to 10 travel agents. Registration forms must be submitted by Feb. 9, 2012. To register, refer to the Transat Discoveries Get Connected newsletter or contact Dan Prior at dan.prior@transat.com.

CHINAPAC SEA TO SKY CHINA FAM  This 13-day trip features the five-star Yangtze Angel. The tour will take you from the Yagtze River up to Mount Huangshan. The price is $2,099 for the land package. For more information please contact FAMS@chinapac.com.

JACCO TOURS CHINA FAM TOUR  Jacco Tours' 10-day familiarization tour of Beijing and Shanghai. Prices start at $149 for travel industry partners and $199 for companions. There is an additional fee of $198 for domestic airfare from Beijing to Hangzhou. The tour includes: Deluxe five star hotel accomodation on a twin sharing basis, all meals and admissions, an air conditioned tour bus and the services of a professional tour guide. International ticket, visa, insurance and gratuities are not included. For more information please contact Peter or Tracy on 905-305-3888.

SéMINAR AT SEA 2012 - ENCORE CRUISES  Celebrity Eclipse - 7 Nights Cruise from Miami - Eastern Caribbean - The Event of the Year!. Please advise if paid with TC Loyalty Points. Travel Agents Only. For Information Sea U Team seau@encorecruises.com. Click here for registration form.

STUDY TOUR TO POLAND  LOT Polish Airlines, Chopin Express Tours and Mazurkas Travel Bureau are hosting a FAM - Study Tour to Poland - April 20 to 17, 2012. The FAM will visit Warsaw, Czestochowa, Zakopane, Auschwitz, Wieliczka Salt Mine and Krakow. The cost from Toronto is $1,099, plus airport taxes of $290. This price is for a full-time agent and includes accomodation in a twin room, air transportation on LOT Polish Airlines from Toronto, half-board and fully escorted sightseeing. Please note: limited single rooms available for $100 extra. Contact wanda@chopintours.com.

JACCO TOURS CHINA FAM TOUR  Jacco Tours' 10-day familiarization tour of Beijing and Shanghai. Prices start at $149 for travel industry partners and $199 for companions. There is an additional fee of $198 for domestic airfare from Beijing to Hangzhou. The tour includes: Deluxe five star hotel accomodation on a twin sharing basis, all meals and admissions, an air conditioned tour bus and the services of a professional tour guide. International ticket, visa, insurance and gratuities are not included. For more information please contact Peter or Tracy on 905-305-3888.

TRANSAT DISCOVERIES VIETNAM FAM  Transat Discoveries' Vietnam FAM trip will take place from May 3 to 14, 2012. The trip will present Transat Discoveries’ Purely Vietnam tour, during which agents will visit major attractions in Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ninh Binh, Vinh, Dong Hoi, Hue, Danang, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. The trip will cost $1,695 plus taxes and fees of $410, based on double occupancy. This includes roundtrip airfare from Toronto aboard Cathay Pacific Airlines in specific group block space, all transfers, tour in a private vehicle with driver, four-star accommodation, meals, visits, excursions, entrance fees to all sites mentioned in the tour description, and an English-speaking guide throughout the trip from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, as well as a rickshaw ride and imperial dinner in Hue. Fourteen travel agents will be selected to participate in the FAM trip, and registration forms must be submitted by March 5, 2012. Agents from outside Toronto are encouraged to apply as well. To register, contact Dan Prior at dan.prior@transat.com.

JACCO TOURS CHINA FAM TOUR  Jacco Tours' 10-day familiarization tour of Beijing and Shanghai. Prices start at $149 for travel industry partners and $199 for companions. There is an additional fee of $198 for domestic airfare from Beijing to Hangzhou. The tour includes: Deluxe five star hotel accomodation on a twin sharing basis, all meals and admissions, an air conditioned tour bus and the services of a professional tour guide. International ticket, visa, insurance and gratuities are not included. For more information please contact Peter or Tracy on 905-305-3888.

14-DAY CHINA WONDERLANDS FAM  Designed for those who wish to see China's Shangri-la and World Heritage Sites, the China Wonderlands FAM takes in the sights of Shanghai, Wuzhen, hangzhou, Huangshan, Chengdu and Jiuzhaigou. The land package costs $2,549. For more information please call 1 800 661 8182 or email FAMS@chinapac.com.

JACCO TOURS CHINA FAM TOUR  Jacco Tours' 10-day familiarization tour of Beijing and Shanghai. Prices start at $149 for travel industry partners and $199 for companions. There is an additional fee of $198 for domestic airfare from Beijing to Hangzhou. The tour includes: Deluxe five star hotel accomodation on a twin sharing basis, all meals and admissions, an air conditioned tour bus and the services of a professional tour guide. International ticket, visa, insurance and gratuities are not included. For more information please contact Peter or Tracy on 905-305-3888.