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PUBLISHER’S CORNER 2010 to Date: The Good and the Scary ow that we are well into the 3rd on the OTA’s is slowing and in fact the sale of air is shifting quarter of what is supposed to be a back to more traditional channels and suppliers. Their research year of recovery, how is the travel further revealed that OTA’s have had very limited success in N industry really doing? Are we skip- their attempts to break into the “packaging of travel services,” ping up Easy Street or are we plodding down Recovery i.e. the online sales of tour packages. This lucrative business is Avenue? Or does it depend on what sector of the industry still bought primarily through travel agents. you are in? Industry research leader Phocuswright held a webinar this past week to discuss Q2 sales and expecta- The Scary tions for the rest of 2010. This information combined with Phocuswright research indicates that OTA market- the latest ARC report tells a tale of slow and steady growth ing/advertising spending was down in Q2 of 2010. What’s for 2010. However, there were also some scary revelations so scary about that? The fact that they still spent over $400 for travel agents, as shown below. million combined in their ongoing efforts to convince your The Good clients to book direct. And how much was spent so far this year by anyone to convince consumers to book with a travel There is no question that the airline industry is in a state of agent? None that I am aware of, and therein lies the prob- recovery and renewed profitability. According to July ARC lem. The travel agent distribution system needs an organiza- reporting, total airline transactions are up almost 8% year to tion that will champion its cause and launch a massive and date, while total sales are up 20%. Airfares, as we all know, ongoing advertising/public relations effort to compete with are on the rise and were up over 15% in Q2 compared to the OTAs. In my mind ASTA is the natural choice and I trust last year. Airlines are enjoying near record high load factors that whoever they hire as the new CEO will look to steer due largely to the fact that capacity has been reduced by the organization in this direction. 15% over the past couple of years. And what does the outlook for the rest of 2010/2011 look like? Hotel and resort sales are also up a healthy 9% year to date. Most research indicates a slow yet steady recovery through the The Phocuswight research also revealed some good news rest of 2010 and an even better year ahead in 2011. for travel agents. While the OTA’s (Priceline, Orbitz, etc.) are still outpacing offline sales (travel agents) the growth of bookings By Douglas Cooke, CTC, Publisher

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What It Takes To Keep Looking Forward ast month I suggested that the across the board, but are engaging in precision shopping in staggering percentage of American maybe one or two areas. This spending is generally consid- consumers who were opting to ered to be an outgrowth of optimism and not escapism. This plan their vacations closer to home optimism about living standards has long been traced back and at the last minute pointed to a to the availability of opportunities to learn and grow at work, collective redefinitionL of what consumers are looking to get and yet I would not venture to say this is something we all out of their vacations. The good news, broadly speaking, is enjoy. Amidst all this talk about the wealthy consumer, that spending is rebounding enough to make the majority of where does everyone else fit in? consumers feel comfortable taking the time and investing For many, the recession itself may be over but the challenges their money once again in leisure travel. We have all been are not. The fear of job loss is gradually being replaced with the reading all sorts of recent commentary on the return of con- reality of feeling stalled. In the face of uncertainty, it’s easy to sumer confidence, and everyone seems to have their own fall into a routine of thoughtful inaction, waiting for the next set of data to point to and stomp their feet. Without making development to occur naturally, thinking too much of the possi- too much of things like the rise in UPS shipping or the num- ble outcomes and not enough about what’s happening in the ber of TV sets owned per household, this upbeat really is meantime. When it comes to selling, none of this is really worth pausing to recognize. According to the 2010 Survey effective. Uncertainty is a host for distraction and rather than of Affluence & Wealth in America, published by American allowing ourselves to become mired, we must continually ask Express Publishing and Harrison Group, luxury spending is “What did I do this week?” and “How effective was it?” In back for the first time in three years. challenging times, self-awareness is your best tool. Make a This is not however, the return of the same luxury spend- point to accept who you are and take an interest in the people ing that existed three years ago. The study predicts that around you. The challenge of going to work and pressing on resourcefulness and needs-based spending will continue to without external reward can be mitigated by giving your atten- be the norm, but points to where positive attitudes are tion to the relationships you have. People—co-workers, emerging at the intersection of luxury and value. In other employees and clients alike—will appreciate it. words, people are not going to revert to consumerism — Ryley Hartt, Managing Editor More Bookings,More Points

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hough the technicalities of the various geographic as gems, then it is your duty to go in and consume. After all, the and ethno-linguistic boundaries that constitute Flan- chocolates, free of the additives that give them extended shelf ders may remain a mystery to everyone but the life, are made to be eaten lickety split. locals, this much is clear: this diverse cultural region Fueled by chocolate, a walk though a park makes a proper fol- in the north of Belgium is stocked with treasures that low up. I enjoyed the Le Petit Sablon, a lovely park from the 19th Tappeal to every single one of the senses. With the lure of both century, where 48 little statues representing the medieval guilds traditional and cutting edge fashion, art and architecture; its of Brussels seem to stand guard over the green oasis. Surround- world-class chocolate and premium beers, Flanders boasts ing the park, the Sablon area has become a center for antiques some truly impressive offerings for its compact size. And with and art galleries. six diverse cities ideally situated between France and the Museum lovers have many choices to balance, from a museum Netherlands, travel within Flanders is always immediate yet of musical instruments, to Autoworld Brussels, to the Museum of unhurried, while the region on the whole somehow manages Fine Arts. The Brussels Card (www.brusselscard.be) gives ac- to feel both dynamic and cozy; always on the move and cess to 30 museums and public transport for timed periods. I always at rest. It might have something to do with the experi- walked from my hotel, The Conrad, to the Museum of Fine Arts ence of arriving from Amsterdam by train. where it was a pleasure to see both the work of classical artists and artists working in contemporary style. Brussels, a Quintessential European Village The Conrad Hotel, located on the fashionable Avenue Uncrowded, quiet, and with polite service by staff, the Louise, had an old world elegance, a spa-perfect for the weary Thalys train (www.thalys.com) is a welcome breather for trav- walker, and should it be needed, a suite suitable for people elers arriving by air and venturing on to Brussels, a city that is traveling with their dogs. (http://conradhotels1.hilton.com) both grand and intimate. Referred to as the capital of Europe, and the headquarters of the European Union and NATO, Brus- Ghent, the 7th Century University Town sels is home to some serious business. The architecture runs Tempting as it might be to linger in Brussels, a very capable from the ornate, towering, gold dipped buildings of the 14th train system makes it easy to carry on exploring Flanders. To century, to the stylishly stripped down Art Nouveau classics reach Ghent, all I had to do was wait for the next train to arrive best realized at the wonderful Belgian Comic Strip Center. on the half hour. The beauty of Brussels comes together in the historic central The Marriott Hotel (www.marriott.com) is centrally located square, The Grand Place. In late afternoon, with the sunlight overlooking the river Lys. Though it occupies a handsome his- glinting off the gold leaf decorating the Guildhall buildings, and toric building, the lobby is light-filled and contemporary and the under a canopy of a soft blue sky, it becomes more than a photo rooms are stylishly modern. It made a welcoming home base or a memory, it becomes a masterpiece of European life. for exploring Ghent. Buildings are grand, but people make a place come alive, and Seemingly every turn you take in this city of 236,000 there the Grand Place thrums with activity and tourists strolling, is a photo opportunity to be had; 15th century buildings re- chatting, and enjoying the many cafes and shops that line the flected in the calm waters of the many canals, pastry shops square. In December the Grand Place becomes magical during and bakeries, displays of fine linens and flowers, and plants the Christmas Market, and every other year the Floral Carpet spilling out of pots in front of picture book houses. (www.flowercarpet.be) transforms the square as thousands For a true taste of what lies beneath the surface of the city of begonias cover the pavement in designs using stained glass it is best to begin at the The Groot Vleeshuis—also called the windows, French tapestries or even the gardens at Versailles Great Butchers Hall—built between 1407 and 1419. as inspiration. We sampled the buttery rich local Ganda ham as our guide As always in the great cities of Europe, one of the deepest joys covered the historical highlights of the imposing building. is walking and discovering. In Brussels I must say the walks are Today it is used to showcase local foods, including the giant often interrupted by the lure of chocolate shops. When the win- hams that hang to dry from massive timbers. The ham did a dows look like jewelry stores, and the chocolates are as beautiful good job at tempering the appetite so that the next samples

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of chocolate, pastries and cheese were not devoured in a dis- When I was preparing for my Flanders trip I was expecting play of gluttony. to fall head over heels for Bruges, but in reality it was Ghent Though there are buses and trams, the town center is that stole my heart. mostly closed to cars so the best way to explore is on two wheels or on foot. With reference signs in 114 locations and Bruges, the ‘Venice of the North’ the city divided into quadrants, it is impossible to get lost I could not have imagined the drama and pageantry in store though with all the cafes, churches and parks to be explored, for us as we waited for the beginning of the Procession of the it’s still worth trying. A Ghent “To Do” list should include a visit Holy Blood. Every year on Ascension Day since 1291, the pro- to the Mustard Store for Tierentijn mustard, a tour of the De- cession—representing scenes from the Old and New Testa- sign Museum, a canal boat trip and a stopover for one of 150 ment—makes it’s way though the ancient streets of Bruges. different Belgian beers at Het Waterhuis aan Bierkant with its Horses, camels, sheep, choirs, dance groups, and floats-pro- terrace over looking the Lys. ceed slowly through town, building to a climax when the Blood A perfect day in Ghent ends with a nighttime stroll along of Christ relic is paraded through town for veneration. Thou- Graslei. Perhaps under a moonlit sky it is possible in the sands attend the religious pageant, lining up patiently and qui- etly along the parade route. When it’s over, Bruges somehow shadow of the house of the Grain Weighers and the Guild- absorbs the masses and becomes once again a quietly re- hall of the Free Boatman to imagine Ghent as it blossomed markable place, often called the Venice of the North. in the Middle Ages. With its cobbled alleys and perfectly preserved medieval

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buildings, Bruges itself is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since still manages to be vibrant with interesting places to dine and 2000. It’s most powerful charm for me unfolded along the stylish places to stay. I checked into the Grand Hotel Cassel- canals, where the soft light and still water reflected gabled bergh (www.grandhotelcasselbergh.com), which combined houses, and gardens overflowing with wisteria and clematis. three historical residences to provide 188 elegant rooms. Located Along these serpentine routes one encounters artists sketching, at the heart of the historical center, it’s a breeze to leave the hotel families going for walks, and students making their way to class. and immerse oneself in the magic that is Bruges. Fanning out from the town center, it’s possible to find reasonably priced B and B’s and restaurants off the beaten path. After the Antwerp, City of Diamonds and Designers Procession I ate in what really felt like a neighborhood café and Antwerp is the place of cool café culture, ahead of the curve enjoyed asparagus soup with scampi, and a crisp white wine. design, edgy art and hip clothes. The fashion scene is sizzling, Walking around, you can really feel the heft of the city’s history both on the streets and in the shops. Arm yourself with an here. On Burg Square the gothic town hall from 1376 seems to Antwerp Fashion Map, (www.ffi.be/en/antwerp-fashion- inspire civil obedience, on Market Square the belfry tower and map-2010), a collaboration of the Antwerp Tourist Board and cloth hall cast a stern shadow, though a carillon of 47 bells pro- the Flanders Fashion Institute, and follow the insider trail for duces a lovely sound. shoes, bags, vintage, international design and street wear. Bruges can be seen by boat, by bike and by horse-drawn car- Museums run from the classic to the modern. The Museum riage. It is a city of stirring architecture and fascinating history, but of Contemporary Art (www.muhka.be) is a fabulous looking building utilizing a former grain silo and warehouse. At the Rubens House, (www.rubenshuis.be) it is possible to step Take a Look at back in time to 1610, when Peter Paul Rubens acquired his house and painting studio in Antwerp. OUR EUROPE Fresh interior design is another reason to visit Antwerp. Kaai Design, one of the best, occupies a huge industrial building. Studio Job is an exhibition space housed in a former cigar fac- tory. And you might see some of the modern inspiration in Antwerp’s hotels. Only nonstops from The Ramada Plaza Antwerp dips into retro and sophisti- the USA to Poland. cated style, (www.ramadaplaza-antwerp.com). The Radis- son Blu Astrid Hotel makes some trendy moves, (www.radissonblu.com/astridhotel-antwerp) and is located near the Central Station. After shopping and sightseeing, the day might wind down at one of the many lively Antwerp nightspots. Cocktails at Nine, in the center of the city near the Cathedral of Our Lady looks like just the sort of hip but cozy, high style but homey places to savor a city that’s made the list of Cool Capitals. Those are places where old meets new, art and architecture Yes, take a look at our 2010, are passions and history is revered but very much alive. all new ALL-EUROPE travel planner, an invaluable guide to the best of Poland, Central & Eastern Europe: escorted tours, hotel accommodations. Getting There and Getting Around car rentals, Fly/Drive programs, group travel, incentives, FITS American Airlines, Brussels Airlines, United, Delta, Conti- and consolidator air tickets. nental, Jet Airways, US Airways and Air Canada all offer direct For copies of our 2010 brochure: American Travel Abroad flights to Brussels. Two new connections this year have linked 505 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018 Chicago-Brussels on United and Montreal-Brussels on Air Canada. Toll-free: 800-228-0877: Fax: 212-581-7925 Thalys (www.thalys.com) and Eurostar (www.eurostar.com) or e-mail: [email protected] have a dense network of train service linking all the major cities in Flanders, France and the Netherlands. To find out more about Flanders visit the Tourist Office for Flanders at www.visitflanders.us or call 212-584-2336. www.orbistravel.com www.lot.com www.amta.com

16 WWW.JAXFAX.COM SEPTEMBER 2010 EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW By Ryley Hartt With Geri Jacobs, Director, Tourist Office for Flanders, Belgium Geri Jacobs (right) came to New York as the newly appointed Director of the Tourist Office for Flanders in May, bringing with her a background in Marketing and Communications, having previously worked as a Brand Strategist for international projects with AB Inbev, Heineken, Coca-Cola, Virgin and Brussels Airlines. Does your marketing background offer any special do for visitors who share a penchant for Bel- blueprint for expanding Flanders’ appeal in the U.S.? gian beer brewing traditions. We focus on 6 cities: Antwerp, Brussels, How do you approach the challenge of expanding Bruges, Ghent and then Leuven and Mechelen, visitors’ radar and creating an equal interest in all which are perhaps lesser-known here. But those of your cities? ple and less by the tourists. In my opinion, six are really what comprise our product, which Well, one way of looking at it is that people are Ghent is the best combination of history and is really an arts and history product. I think most always coming back to explore more cities and everyday life. They have a very nice culinary people are probably familiar with Brussels, as it Belgium is really a very small country. You don’t route where you basically eat your way through is the capital of the European Union, and Bruges get the anxiety of “How do I get from this city to the city, and they just have a very nice way of as well. For most people who want to come to this city?” because everything is ridiculously going about life and enjoying themselves. the Flemish part of Belgium, Bruges is always a close by. You can base yourself in Brussels and Apart from having the oldest still existing high priority, and that’s a good starting point and reach Antwerp or Ghent in less time than most Catholic university in the world, Leuven is a major asset that we will continue to leverage. people’s morning commute. The proximity is a very much the city that’s most associated We want to highlight all of the 6 art cities through big selling point, as is the value for money during with beer. Leuven is home to the world’s advertising, collaboration with trade partners and this economic period. We’re not the premium largest brewery AB Inbev, but there’s also a social media to create a maximal effect. We destination, we’re not as expensive as London local micro brewery, Domus, that has a cafe don’t do an awful lot of advertising to consumers or Paris and we still have very good value in our attached to the brewery and you can almost one-on-one, but we can use our website, our hotels. The Dollar to Euro rate is also beneficial. get the beer fresh from the vats. The main Facebook page and Twitter to create a maxi- How would you summarize the personality of each square has cafes running around all sides of mum effect. We will be directing more people to city you mentioned? the marketplace that creates one big open-air our website (www.visitflanders.us) and our Bruges is the picture perfect medieval city that terrace and there is an incredible beguinage Facebook fan page (VisitFlanders) by making time forgot. The reason for this is that the harbor that is like a peaceful little town in itself. it more attractive, creating more dialogue, silted up and it killed Bruges as a trading city. Mechelen is to Antwerp as Leuven is to running contests, sweepstakes and give- There is very little traffic and you can leisurely ex- Brussels. It suffers from a bit of an inferiority aways to get people more involved. plore its picturesque streets and canals. Bruges complex, although at a certain point in his- What are some of the things you hope to highlight in is also the place to sample some chocolates and tory, Mechelen was the capital of the Nether- the coming year? it has a whole museum dedicated to this deli- lands, both Holland and Flanders. Mechelen Culture is one thing I want to delve a bit cacy. (www.choco-story.be). Recently, Bruges is very modest but it’s really an undiscovered deeper into. I mean, we have the traditional arts was the décor for the motion picture ‘In Bruges’ little gem in Flanders. Located in between and history product, and we also have the good and for people who want to get a feel for what Antwerp and Brussels (1/2 hour drive), life: gastronomy, beer and a nice box of choco- Bruges actually looks and feels like, the film is a Mechelen makes for an easy day trip from lates. But I also think it’s time we added some good starting point. Even though the characters each of these cities. other elements into the mix. Our cities are al- use rather ‘colorful’ language in the film to de- Brussels is everything. It’s chaotic and charm- ways developing and the juxtaposition between scribe the city, the actors Ralph Fiennes and ing and very compact. It is known for its Art new developments and some very old historical Colin Farrell loved their stay there. Deco architecture, its comic strip walks, and sites is very interesting. Flanders is not frozen in Antwerp has a more trendy, young, hipster one of the world’s most unusal landmarks, the time, it is very much alive and kicking. So next to vibe. Antwerp is a girl’s best friend. They have Atomium (c.1958), a 335 feet tall monument in the old art and historical buildings, I also want to diamonds and fashion. What’s not to like? The the shape of an iron atom magnified 165 billion focus on recent architecture, on modern design fashion academy is rolling out all of these in- times. The Tourist Office for Flanders, Belgium and fashion and the latest food pairing trends. credible styles and you can see it in the streets. has an office right by the Grand Place and visi- (www.theflemishprimitives.com) It’s more hip and extroverted. You have to see tors are welcome to come by anytime. What I want to work on is really identifying the cathedral, which people say is one of the Proximity is not only a big selling point within Flan- some key themes and products to explore next most beautiful cathedrals in Europe. It’s kind of ders, but outside of Flanders as well, isn’t it? year. For me a big one to explore is beer—Bel- half-finished, but that’s part of the charm. Absolutely. We have a program with Hol- gian beers—which we are just as proud of as Ghent is similar to Bruges in that it has a beau- land (www.hollandflanders.com) to develop Belgian chocolates. They’re brewed and enjoyed tiful historical center that is really mind blowing and promote itineraries that originate in Hol- all over Flanders and Belgium and we really con- but less recognized. In fact Ghent is less known land and go across the border to Flanders as sider them to be a common heritage and it gen- altogether, but it has a beautiful decor and easy well. Amsterdam, but also Paris and London, erates so much enthusiasm among American flow. What sets Ghent apart from Bruges is that are a stone’s throw away. beer buffs that I want to explore what we can it’s really a liveable city; it’s owned by the peo- Visit www.visitflanders.us

SEPTEMBER 2010 WWW.JAXFAX.COM 17 EUROPE Croatia: A Country for All Seasons by Denise Mattia

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ven after the bronzed sun worshipers have gone, European influences can be seen throughout Croatia. The the off-season is a glorious time to experience what largest collection of old master paintings in the Balkans is Croatia has to offer. From Varazdin to Pula, hotels found in the Strossmayer Gallery, and works by 17th and 18th are less crowded and restaurant tables are readily century Croatian artists who blended their native traditions available. with the Italian style are located in the Renaissance Revival EIn Zagreb, Purgers (as Zagrebians call themselves) go about their Vranyczany Palace. lives, going to work in the bright blue citywide trams or stopping for a casual chat with vendors at the Dolac market. In Ban Jelacic Architecture Patrimoine Square some rendezvous in front of the notable governor’s 19th Neo-classical architecture is exemplified at the Regent Es- century statue. Popular fairs in the city’s centers will return with planade Hotel (www.regenthotels.com). Built in 1925, the warmer weather. Open year round are Zagreb’s museums, like hotel once hosted passengers disembarking from the Orient the Archaeological Museum where the famous mummy of a red- Express and has lost none of its glamour today. (When book- haired woman from Alexandria lies decorated with Etruscan text, ing clients into Regent Hotels & Resorts, travel agents are in- and the Museum of Art and Craft, full of antique wall hangings, vited to participate in the “look to book” program.) clocks, ceramics and furniture. At the beginning of Lent, Purgers flock to St. Mark’s church to

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ithout losing a bit of the Old World charm and grace that makes it unique in Western Europe, Portugal has undergone some changes your clients should know about. Castelo Sao Jorge and Lisbon view from Mirador Alcantara The big hotel news for 2010 is more stars ROGERS STILLMAN Wfor less money. A total of 29 hotels, most 4- or 5-star, ering the 20th and 21st centuries, including major works by opened in 2010, adding 7,000 rooms to satisfy Portugal’s Andy Warhol, Picasso, Modigliani, Magritte, Miró, Pollock and increasing tourism numbers. Clearly this little country is no Dali (www.museuberardo.com). The Museu do Design e da longer a secret, but the good news for visitors is that aver- Moda (MuDe) displays iconic works of influential 20th-cen- age hotel rates have fallen by 15%; Lisbon’s average nightly tury designers, including “New Look” fashions by Christian rate is 84 (about $110). Dior (www.mude.pt). Equally big news is Lisbon’s dining scene. No longer limited New Algarve Hotels to the traditional dishes, Lisboetas have embraced a new Half those new rooms are along the sunny southern coast, breed of chefs and their restaurants. Still firmly dedicated to a year-round playground of long beaches and manicured golf the best fresh local ingredients – just-caught fish, Iberian pork courses. Radisson Blu (www.radisson.com) will open in Por- (porco preto), mountain cheeses – Lisbon chefs are rocking timão early in 2011, and the 5-star Vale D’Oliveiras Quinta the table with innovative pairings and presentations. Leading Resort & Spa is already open, near the beaches of Carvoeiro the pack is Vitor Sobral, serving tapas-style dishes at his new (www.valedoliveirasresort.com). Its organic farm produces Tasca da Esquina (www.tascadaesquina.com). Miguel Cas- ingredients for the resort’s restaurant. Family-oriented 5-star tro e Silva puts an international edge on Portuguese favorites Real Marina Hotel & Spa (www.realhotelsgroup.com) in at Largo in a former cloister (www.largo.pt). Or reserve Olhão includes a marina for easy boat access to island clients a table at Luís Baena’s avante-garde Manifesto beaches. Also catering to families is the 5-star “Barefoot Lux- (www.restaurantemanifesto.com). ury” Martinhal Resort in Sagres (www.martinhal.com). Nearby, the new Memmo Baleeira Hotel (www.arteh-ho- The Alentejo and North tels.com) has a chic contemporary style and a smart restau- Even a short visit allows time to get beyond the capital, and rant, overlooking the harbor and lighthouse. Evora, in the heart of the Alentejo region east of Lisbon, is a Arteh Hotels is a good resource for agents, representing select good place to head. Book clients inside the UNESCO World independent hotels and pousadas throughout Portugal; all reser- Heritage city center, at the stunningly sophisticated M’ar de vations made through them are fully commissionable. Also a Ar Aqueducto (http://mardearaqueduto.arteh-hotels.com), member is the luxe hideaway, Monte do Casal, a converted and a table at Degust’AR Restaurant. 18th-century manor house overlooking terraced gardens, within Suggest they try one of the fine Alentejo wines that are turn- minutes of the Algarve’s airport at Faro. Be sure to reserve ing heads at international tastings, and follow the wine route clients’ dinners here, since this is one of southern Portugal’s best to visit vintners. Or they can sample a wide selection of the dining experiences, with plenty of variety to keep palates very best at the wine co-op in Borba (www.adegaborba.pt). pleased through a week’s stay (www.arteh-hotels.com). The hot news in Poro, Portugal’s second-largest city, is the construction of a new cruise terminal at Leixões, where the A Lot to Love in Lisbon Douro River meets the Atlantic. Scheduled for 2011-12 com- The star of Lisbon’s hotel news is in neighboring Cascais, pletion, it includes a terminal building, a Science Park of the the glamorous seaside enclave of deposed royalty and spies Sea and a new dock accommodating ships up to 300m long, during World War II. Opening this month, The Oitavos is a boosting Porto to a major port-of-call. bold contemporary work of art filled with sculpture and paint- Clients traveling by land can still enjoy a cruise experience on ings by Portuguese artists (www.theoitavos.com). Not new, a day- or week-long boat trip up the Douro through the steep but in the city’s best location, Hotel Mundial is in the heart of terraced slopes of Portugal’s best-known wine-growing region. Lisbon, in the path of the historic #28 Tram, affording access Active travelers might prefer the new 5-night bike tour priced to the most popular attractions. Request a room with castle at $3,200 (www.bluecoastbikes.com) exploring the valley’s views (www.hotel-mundial.pt). villages and vineyards by bicycle, boat and train. Tell clients about two new museums in Lisbon, one of them Book their city stay at the beautifully restored Hotel Infante hailed as the equal to the Guggenheim in Venice. The Berardo Sagres (www.hotelinfantesagres.pt or www.slh.com), a Collection Museum in Belem shows about 250 pieces cov- grand hotel with chic contemporary rooms in the heart of the

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old city. Across the river, amid the Port wine lodges of Vila $ PORTUGAL Nova de Gaia, The Yeatman Hotel & Wine Spa opened this 1409 Cloud Tours’ 7-day Madeira tour offers in- summer with terraces overlooking Porto (www.the-yeatman- credible island hopping in the Portuguese Isles from $1,409 hotel.com). Design Hotel Teatro opened in the spring, a the- with round trip international airfare included. Also included are: atrically stylish 74-room lodging in central Porto domestic air, five nights hotel accommodation in Madeira (in- (http://hotelteatro.pt or www.designhotels.com). cluding daily breakfast), service fees and taxes, 4-day car rental For unforgettable dining on fresh local ingredients, clients with air conditioning and arrival transfer in Madeira. Madeira will thank you for booking a table at the new Restaurante is a subtropical paradise of volcanic origin. It is an Eden of an- DOP, in the Palácio das Artes, where chef Rui Paula creates cient rainforests, gorges, seaside cliffs and waterfalls. Your car masterpieces on plates (www.ruipaula.com). will be delivered to your hotel, whereupon you are free to ex- Clients may have heard of Portugal’s Pousadas, located in plore the capital of Funchal, the local market and the traditional authentically restored historic buildings. One of the finest is a towns hidden further into the mountains. Call 800-223-7880 richly endowed medieval convent on a hillside overlooking or visit www.cloudtours.com nearby Guimares, the Pousada Santa Marinha (www.pou- sadas.pt or www.arteh-hotels.com). Cordial service and an $ ITALY excellent dining room presenting updated local classics add 1999 The “Sicilian Heritage Bello” package from An- to the experience. Suggest that clients explore northern Por- diamo promises to show travelers the enchanting island like tugal’s beautiful countryside and beaches, staying in another never before, with a 7-day escorted tour touching on Palermo historic property in the elegant small coastal city of Viana do and Taormina, Italy. Guests will visit the Palatine Chapel, Pi- Castelo. Casa Melo Alvim (www.meloalvimhouse.com, azza Pretoria, the charming coastal town of Cefalù, a local win- www.arteh-hotels.com) occupies a grand manor house, a ery in Marsala, Erice, Agrigento, the Doric Temples, Ortygia historic landmark in the heart of the city. Island, the Roman Amphitheatre and the Paradise Quarry. Book trans-Atlantic travel to Lisbon or Porto from New York and Price includes four star accommodations, daily breakfast, an Star Alliance hubs via TAP Air Portugal (800-221-7370, English speaking tour director, welcome dinner in Palermo and www.flytap.com) or to Lisbon from Boston, Oakland or Toronto several hosted meals at destinations along the journey. Call on SATA Azores Express (800-762-9995, www.sata.pt/en). For 888-914-4100 or visit www.goandiamo.com more information visit www.visitportugal.com $ CROATIA This 15-day journey will escort your clients CROATIA Continued from page 20 3399 through some of the most spectacular attractions Croatia has At the roundabout in the town of Livade, what looks like a to offer—including Zagreb, Dubrovnik, Split, Trogir, Plitvice giant brain is actually a sculpture of a white truffle, erected to Lakes and Opatija—with additional excursions to Sarejevo, commemorate the largest fungus found to date (about 2.88 Montenegro and Venice. Available for bookings through Octo- pounds). The precious truffle and its discoverer, John Carlo Zi- ber 2010, the “Zagreb to Venice” package from FIT Tours gante, are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. The comes with 13 nights accommodation in 3, 4 and 5 star hotel menu in Restaurant Zagante (www.zigantetartufi.com) is in- properties, all rooms with private facilities, all service charges spired by the delicate flavor of the black or white truffle, which and hotel taxes, breakfast daily and 8 dinners, arrival and de- is used in everything edible including ice cream. parture transfers, touring by modern air-conditioned motor Records indicate that Croatia’s coastline was colonized by the coach and a professional Tour Director for the duration of the Celts, the Greeks and later by the Romans, although remains dat- trip. Visit www.fittours.com ing to the Neolithic and Iron Ages can be found in the Archaeologi- cal Museum in Pula. Also located here is the sixth largest Roman $ CROATIA amphitheatre in the world, which dates from the first century . The 536 Follow in the wake of internationally known celebri- ruins of a Roman forum and two temples from the same age are lo- ties as they tour the Croatian coastline, dropping anchor from private cated in Porec. The Euphrasian Basilica’s central nave and inter- yachts in the pristine, cobalt waters of the Adriatic along the Croat- secting aisles of the sixth century are early Christian in design; ian coast. With Kompas Holidays International’s latest series of however, its marble supporting walls and apse mosaics follow Italo- cruises, you can do the same aboard charming, two-mast, motor- Byzantine elements, which were introduced to Ravenna in Italy ized sailing ships at prices starting at just $536 per person. From around the fifth century. May through early October, a number of 7-day sails are available, vis- From the seventh to the 18th centuries, the charming port of Rov- iting the famous UNESCO World Heritage Sites and some of the inj was one of the most important towns of Istria under the Republic 1,000 plus islands along Croatia’s pristine coastline. Prices range of Venice. Two rows of walls with three gates defining the town re- from $536 per person double in shoulder season to $932 per per- main, a testament to its significance as a stronghold. Today, from son in high season; charter prices available upon request. All pro- May to September, Rovinj is a favorite tourist destination, with grams include full breakfasts and lunches cooked on board using restaurants such as the Puntalina located in the town’s center. local ingredients (seasonal produce and fresh-caught seafood pur- There are no direct flights to Croatia. Lufthanza, Delta and chased from local fishermen’s daily catch along the route). Travelers Air France fly from JFK to Germany or Paris respectively with dine on board twice daily, disembarking in the afternoons to explore, a connecting flight to Zagreb. For more information, visit Croa- hike and get a close-up view of these enchanting islands. Call 954- tia National Tourist Board, www.croatia.hr. 771-9200 or visit www.kompas.net for reservations.

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Louis Cruises Announces Holiday Specials and 25 years old. Baboo flies from Geneva to 17 different des- tinations (excluding charter flights), with more than 1,300,000 Louis Cruises presents two special holiday itineraries in the passengers carried to date. Baboo offers a wide range of serv- Western Mediterranean onboard the Louis Majesty—featur- ices aimed at business and leisure travelers. Its fleet consists ing SMART RATES savings that invite travelers to book early of two Bombardier DH8-Q400 and three Embraer 190 jet air- to get the best deals. The 9-Day Christmas Cruise will depart craft. Baboo employs 190 people throughout its network. Visit from Genoa, Italy on December 19, 2010 and visit Marseilles www.flybaboo.com in France, then Tangier and Casablanca in Morocco, before sail- ing to Malaga Spain where an overnight stay is included, then sail on to Barcelona, Spain and return to Genoa. SMART RATE France Cruises Promotes Family Cruising pricing starts at $830 (down from $1,670). On December 27, France Cruises is now offering a variety of family cruises to 2010 Louis Cruises’ New Year’s Cruise will depart from Genoa, fit any taste and any budget; from a casual cruise on the Maria Italy and visit Marseilles in France; Tangier and Casablanca in (starting at $6,795 for a family of four) to an ultra deluxe cruise Morocco; then Malaga, Alicante and Barcelona in Spain – on the Roi Soleil ($37,900 for a family of six). Enjoy a chartered SMART RATE starting at $990 (down from $1,990). The Christ- barge cruise tailored to your family’s needs, with a personal mas Cruise and New Year’s sailings can be combined for a chef and enough activities to keep everyone completely sat- spectacular 18-day combination cruise. Travelers will enjoy the isfied. Onboard Maria, everyone can do what they want to do splendors of the holiday season enhanced by the traditions of all of the time. If Mom and Dad are sipping chilled Sancerre on each local culture, plus onboard celebrations with festive deck and reading or watching the world float past, the kids can menus, holiday-themed entertainment and décor throughout be cycling, swimming or walking, playing games or “helping” the vessel. SMART RATES are commissionable to travel the Captain. The family can dress down and barbecue on the agents. To access SMART RATES for the company’s Western bank or dress up and go out to dinner. The barge moves daily Mediterranean cruise programs and book the above detailed so there is always somewhere new to explore together and programs, travel agents can register online at www.louis- the historic tourist attractions make history come alive for chil- cruises.com. dren as well as adults. The ultra deluxe ship offers a wide range of activities to suit your children’s age group. A fourth cabin can be provided for a nanny to join the barge trip in the Baboo Airlines Improves Product Offering crew quarters if required. Other activities include: cycling; To make their offer more attractive while maintaining the horse-back riding; 4-wheel driving on a bull ranch or on a rally quality of their service and the originality of their product on track; hot-air ballooning; a panoramic plane flight; bull-herding; board, Geneva-based Baboo Airlines is changing its product cultural village events and village markets; or simply swim- and will now offer two travel classes called “Economy” and ming at the beach or in a river or lazing by the spa onboard. Bi- “Premium Economy”. The redefined classes will allow its cycles and helmets can be supplied to suit the size of the clients to choose the services that they require and suit their children. Dual excursions for children and adults during the budget. The “Premium Economy” class, formerly known as canal cruises can be provided. Visit the museums or shops Smart, allows flexibility and a range of value-added services whilst the kids are supervised at the playground or markets both on the ground (security fast track in Geneva, access to or have a wine-tasting in the Wine Chateau whilst the kids take the lounge, etc.) and on board (comfortable leg room, news- a 4-wheel-drive in the grounds on the rally track. Plus, there is papers, enhanced refreshments, etc). The new “Economy” a full range of DVD’s for children and board games to play. As class, previously known as Saver and Twist, offers the same for food, the onboard Chef will cater to any food tastes. France great Baboo service but at lower prices and with less flexibil- Cruises can accommodate any group size and budget. Com- ity and additional features. 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hen I think about passion, I usually think of citing project and when you look at the clock, you can’t believe enthusiasm. how time has flown by? You’ve become fully engaged in the Enthusiasm means excitement, being viva- project and time ceases to have meaning. cious, being truly alive. Passion goes a step When we are passionate about something, we can get to- further. When we speak of a passionate tally immersed. Whenever I think of passion, I think about a Wperson, we often think in terms of romance, but the expres- story of handing out my business cards. While swimming off sion can also be applied to your work. the coast of Kannapali Beach in Hawaii, I found myself next to When I am passionate about something, the experience a woman out for her morning exercise. At one point we transcends the obstacles around me. It sometimes even goes stopped to catch our breath and treaded water for a few mo- beyond time and space. I can forget time and forget where I ments, and I probably started the conversation (I tend to do am and get lost in the activity. Have you ever worked on an ex- that). After a few minutes of a passionate conversation, the

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This woman edge about availability, a price list, cruise DVD, etc. But all of was thrown off guard and she will probably never forget the that was unimportant. What I did have was passion for the guy who gave her his business card in the middle of the Pacific cruise product, passion for the services that are provided with Ocean. Talk about branding. it. Just by talking I was able to paint a picture of the cruise ex- The reason I tell this story is that I am passionate about hand- perience in her mind. ing out business cards. I am passionate about making con- The moral of the anecdote is that passion sells. Passion ex- tacts. I am passionate about making connections with people. cites. Passion creates interest. Passion energizes you and You never know when a casual contact will turn into some- everyone around you. Agents who have attended my semi- thing far more important. nars and heard these signature business card stories have told Another time, I arrived for a conference a day early and me that they were up to the challenge ~ to see if it really Martha (my wife) and I went out to get some sun outside our works. To their great surprise, it worked! They gained some lu- hotel on the coast of Cancun, Mexico. We swam out to one of crative travel clients using passion and always having a busi- the pontoons that were floating in the bay to get a little sun ness card (laminated). and enjoy the water. Within a few minutes another couple Where is your passion meter? High? Medium? Low? It might swam out and joined us on the pontoon. As we talked, I found be time to spice up your sales with the essence of enthusi- myself “profiling” them—that is, having a directed conversa- asm—the power of passion in your business. tion. I learned they had never been on a cruise vacation, yet they were avid travelers. 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By Lisa Loverro ocated just south of Dubai on the Arabian Peninsula, the oil-rich nation of the Sultanate of Oman, as it’s officially named, is a land of white sand beaches, rolling desert dunes and expansive mountain ranges. It’s the legendary home to Sinbad the Sailor and the LISA LOVERRO LQueen of Sheba. Oman is a country that will cast its spell on souq, is teeming with merchants selling frankincense, sandal- you from the moment you arrive. A quick 35-minute flight wood and a variety of crafts. The massive fortress that domi- from Dubai will land you in their capital city of Muscat; a nates this area–which dates back to the Portuguese place reminiscent of a fairy tale novel filled with warm peo- occupation during the 16th century–has now been turned into ple, historical fortresses and colorful palaces all surrounded a museum. There are many sights to see in Muscat, like the by mountain scenery which can only be described as magi- Grand Mosque, the third largest in the world, and the Sultan’s cal. The country itself is known for its abundance of Frankin- Palace in Old Muscat. But once a tour of the city is complete, cense and it is from here that the Frankincense trail begins. there’s an entire world of beautiful landscape and ancient vil- Although a new destination to most North Americans, over lages waiting to be explored. the past few years Oman has become increasingly popular A trip to Nizwa—the former capital of Oman—with its spec- with visitors from around the globe. Considered the new tacular forts and outdoor markets is an easy one-day tour and jewel of the Middle East, the country has seen so much offers a unique cultural experience. Their camel and goat mar- growth that it has begun expansion of the International Air- ket, which takes place every Friday morning, should be sched- port to increase passenger capacity from 5 million to 48 mil- uled if timing permits. lion per year, with estimated completion in 2015. Currently, The country’s highest peak, The Green Mountain (Jebel Al there are no estimated figures of visitors from the United Akhdar) allows for expansive views of canyons and plains States and Canada but according to Amor Hardan, managing while winding mountain roads through the small towns engulf director of Elite Travel and Tourism (www.eliteoman.com), your senses with Date Palm trees and scampering goats. an in-bound tour operator based in Oman, the Ministry of On the coastline, there are sea turtle reserves, crystal blue Tourism is working on developing some marketing aware- waters and quaint villages. Much further south, (and a 90- ness for this segment. “Last year, we had a few groups minute flight away) to the city of Salalah you’ll find lush green from the U.S. and next year we will have a series of groups landscape, powdery white-sand beaches and the magical from Canada. With this, I am sure that there is also an Frankincense trail, an ancient trading link to Zanzibar. increase of visitors from North America with other tourism If all this were not enough, The Six Senses resort chain companies,” states Hardan. houses a property on the northern Musandam Peninsula in Oman. Zighy Bay Resort,(www.sixsenses.com), accessible Castles and Forts via a two hour drive from Dubai (they’ll send a driver to pick up The capital city of Muscat offers a variety of accommoda- your clients at the airport) is an oasis in the middle of literally tions including the über-chic Chedi (www.ghmhotels.com) nowhere nestled between a dramatic mountain range and and the better-known Grand Hyatt (www.hyatt.com), both stunning coastline. just 15 minutes from the airport. Additional resort properties, What’s the proper amount of time to spend in the country? the Al Bustan (www.intercontinental.com) and the Shangri- Itineraries can range from 5-21 days. Most visitors plan to stop la (www.shangri-la.com), a few miles outside the heart of the in both Dubai and Oman. So once your clients have finished city, are sprawling luxury destinations. There is also a new marveling at the man made structures in Dubai, the natural Anantara (www.anantara.com) scheduled to open early 2011 beauty of Oman is a perfect next step. Hardan proclaims that and other high-end properties will likely follow not far behind. “Dubai is a destination for shopping and Oman is for heritage, The city itself is pristine, with whitewashed low-rise buildings landscape and interaction with locals. Thus both destinations and green, tree-lined streets. Its downtown waterfront area is are a good match.” picturesque, with a cruise ship-sized yacht belonging to their beloved Sultan Qaboos docked prominently in its harbor. Getting There Roaming through this area I felt a clear sense of history and Seeb International Airport serves many international airlines tradition. A peaceful, deep-rooted tradition where women stroll such as Lufthansa, British Airways, KLM, Swiss, Emirates, through the markets in flowing, colorful embroidered dresses Thai Airways and more. 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BEEN THERE, HAVEN’T DONE THAT “Changing of the Guard Around the to the general public. Does that mean Continued from page 12 World.” “Great Libraries.” you can’t visit? Of course not. Prof. BEENTHERE, HAVEN’T DONE Goldsmith will tell you how. All the pri- BEENTHERE, HAVEN’T DONE 4 THAT getting “Behind Closed vate Romanov ducal palaces between 3THAT for clients with special inter- Doors.” The Franklin and Eleanor Roo- spectacular Peterhof and St. Peters- ests will help you plan unique itiner- sevelt townhouses (East 65th Street) is burg are closed to the general public. aries. Just as Prof. Goldsmith has done part of Hunter College and closed to Does that mean you can’t visit? Of for museums, alumni groups and the general public. Does that mean you course, all you have to read is BEEN prominent families: “Great Walled can’t visit? Of course not. Prof. Gold- THERE, HAVEN’T DONE THAT in JAX- Cities of Europe.” “The Capitals of smith will tell you how. Pierre Cardin’s FAX Travel Marketing Magazine. Brazil: Salavador de Bahia/Rio/Brasilia.” private Art Nouveau collection is closed By Prof. Barry Goldsmith

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By Dannielle Hayes olumbus and the Spanish Conquistadors who fol- lowed him were seeking gold on this “rich coast,” but Costa Rica’s real wealth lies in the richness of its volcanoes, its beaches and its rainforests. Now View from Velo de Novia the country is dependent on its sustainable COSTA RICA NTO Ctourism practices to protect all this natural wealth. At the “The CST guidelines are very strict”, said Glenn Jampol, May EXPOTUR Travel Market in San Jose, Costa Rica’s Min- President of the National Ecotourism Society or Camara Na- ister of Tourism, Carlos Ricardo Benavides, put it very sim- cional de Ecoturismo (CANAECO). Glenn was on the original ply: “Sustainability is an obligation for all of us on this committee that set up the CST guidelines and was in New planet.” For travel agents and tour operators selling Costa York City in May to accept an award from the Rainforest Al- Rica, this is an urgent responsibility not only to their clients, liance,(www.rainforest-alliance.org). “Every set of ques- but also to the whole travel industry. tions, and there are about 1,000 of them, have to be backed up In 1995, the Costa Rica Tourism Board set up the Certifi- by evidence,” continued Jampol in a private interview. “Our cate of Sustainable Tourism or CST (www.sustainable- guests evaluate their experience during their stay and now 12- tourism.co.cr). A voluntary accreditation program open to 15% choose sustainability as the most important element of lodgings, tour operators, airlines and car rental agencies within their trip. Sustainability is about saving money too, and that’s Costa Rica, the CST works on a 0-5 green leaf system, the 5 good business. Our goal at the National Ecotourism Society is green leaves status being the model of sustainability. that we won’t need the society anymore, because everything will be sustainable”. SunBreeze Hotel Glenn and his wife Teresa Jampol own two of Costa Rica’s Ambergris Caye, Belize top sustainable properties, namely the Finca Rosa Blanca Coffee Plantation and Country Inn and the new Arenas del Great Location in San Pedro Town • 43 Rooms Variety of Category Mar Beach and Nature Resort (www.arenasdelmar.com). Restaurant & Bar • Massage Studio • Dive Shop • Singles, Couples, The Finca Rosa Blanca (www.fincarosablanca.com) is just 20 Families • Weddings • Conference • Packages Available minutes from San Jose’s International Airport above the Cen- tral Valley and one of the country’s most exclusive hideaways. Surrounded by 30 acres of an organic coffee plantation, this beautiful boutique property focuses on coffee culture, com- fort, art and design. The Inn offers 13 elegant suites, a restau- rant and bar with magnificent views, a full-service spa, an infinity chemical-free swimming pool and Jacuzzi hot tub. Guests enjoy touring the coffee plantation as well as guided www.sunbreezehotel.com • [email protected] volcano tours, bird watching, nature walks and horseback rid- Call Toll Free: 1-800-688-0191 ing. Finca Rosa Blanca continues to achieve the highest 5 leaves CST status. SunBreeze Suites The Arenas del Mar Beach and Nature Resort on the central Pacific coast of Costa Rica is the first hotel to be built accord- 20 Oceanfront Suites with private balcony • Tour Desk ing to the strict CST standards. This stunning 38-room resort Kitchen, Living & Dining Area • Mojito Bar & Grill • Family • Couples Centrally Located in Town Romance • Packages Available with spectacular views of the Manuel Antonio National Park is nestled in eleven acres of rainforest above two tree-shaded white sand beaches. The resort’s guest rooms, apartments and suites, two elegant restaurants, two fresh-water swim- ming pools and spa, all share incredible views of the ocean and National Park. A perfect model of sustainability, the Arenas del Mar scores 5 leaves. Lapa Rios Eco-Lodge (www.laparios.com) on the beautiful Osa Peninsula (soon to be named a UNESCO World Heritage Site) is another excellent green choice. Lapa Rios is an upscale www.sunbreezesuites.com • [email protected] 16-bungalow eco-lodge protecting over 1,000 acres of pre- Call Toll Free: 1-800-820-1631 served rainforest prized for its biodiversity. The 60-plus staff

44 SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA WWW.JAXFAX.COM SEPTEMBER 2010 SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA NEWS & BEST BUYS members are from the local isolated area, and environmental Viaventure Announces Travel Shows education is fundamental to the employees and international This year Viaventure will be hitting the road to spread the guests’ experiences. The development of the local primary word about their programs throughout Guatemala, Belize and school is mostly funded by the lodge’s Traveler’s Philanthropic Honduras. Look for a representative at these upcoming travel outreach. Consistently voted one of Latin America’s top re- shows: TMLA - Lima, Peru - September 22-24, CATM - sorts, Lapa Rios has the full 5 leaves CST status. Guatemala City, Guatemala - October 8-10, ITB Asia - Singa- ICT has also been encouraging the reclamation of rural areas pore - October 20-22, ABAV - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil - October that had been cleared years ago for cattle and dairy farms. A 20-22, WTM - London, UK - November 8-11, Pure - Marrakech, good example of this is Rancho Margot (fsostheim@ran- Morocco - November 15-18. Visit: www.viaventure.com chomargot.org) started about 6 years ago by Juan Sostheim and his family. “It was 400 acres with no trees, but I saw it for Unique Escape in Puerto Vallarta what it could be,” said Sostheim, a former chemist. “My goal Verana and Hacienda San Angel in Puerto Vallarta, have united was to create a self-sufficient ranch integral to the community. to create a chance for guests to enjoy the best of both worlds. Any With education, tourism and production we work with stu- combination of nights between the 2 hotels is possible. Prices start dents and tourists to experience agro-tourism in a sustainable at $750 for two nights and go to $1,875 for 5 nights. Additional way. We produce our own energy using bio-digesters and we nights subject to availability. Email [email protected]; use kitchen waste oil to make soaps and bio-diesel fuel. We http://been-seen.com/verana; www.haciendasanangel.com also have an extensive Spanish language program and yoga teacher training. We are totally sustainable.” Cancun Celebrates 40th Anniversary Another successful family-run sustainable property is the Throughout its 40 years of existence, Cancun has always given beautiful Savegre Hotel, Natural Reserve and Spa its visitors a unique experience. Cancun is now visited by over 3 (www.savegre.co.cr) on the slopes of San Geraldo de Dota, in million tourists per year, of which 65 percent are international vis- the Talamanca Mountains. Owner Efran Chacon first saw the itors. To receive them, the destination has the second largest air- property in the late 1950’s when he was hunting tapir with his port in the country. Over its 40 years, Cancun has grown to have brother in the primary tropical cloud forest. From a simple fam- 28,808 rooms distributed in 146 hotels that adapt to all kinds of ily farm, the Savegre has grown to a five-star property with a travelers’ needs. Visit Cancun Convention and Visitors Bureau 4 leaves CST status. The Savegre offers 20 suite rooms and 20 at www.cancun.travel. standard rooms surrounded by lush gardens, a restaurant spe- cializing in fresh-caught Savegre River trout, a bar and café with internet and the lovely new Rio Spa. The Savegre’s 1,000- acre Private Reserve property is neighbor to Los Quetzales Na- tional Park, Costa Rica’s newest and the best place to sight the Resplendent Quetzale. (Call 866-549-1178). There are a number of tour operators that have gained top CST status, namely Actuar Rural Adventures, Horizontes Nature Tours and Simbiosis Tours. Actuar (www.actuarcostarica.com) helps travelers plan adventurous, enjoyable and educational trips with sustainable, safe and friendly tourism businesses. Horizontes (www.horizontes.com) has been designing travel programs to Costa Rica’s biodiversity-rich destinations since 1984, including tours to see the Bri-Bri Indigenous people. Simbiosis Tours (www.turismoruralcr.com) specializes in sustainable rural tourism. Both of the country’s domestic airlines, Nature Air (www.na- tureair.com) and SANSA (www.flysansa.com) are carbon neutral and use bio-diesel fuel in their trucks. Nature Air along with the Rainforest Alliance helps provide information on eco- friendly lodgings for conservation-minded travelers. (www.eco-indextourism.org) Costa Rica has just announced a joint effort with France, the United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), the United Na- tions World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) and other U.N. agencies, the creation of the U.N. Global Partnership for Sus- tainable Tourism. This organization has been formed to help governments and businesses make all tourism, everywhere, become more environmentally, socially and economically sus- tainable. For more information visit the Costa Rica Tourism Board at www.visitcostarica.com

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Sandos Caracol Introduces All-Inclusive Eco-Tourism by Eleanor M. Wilson

Sandos Caracol Eco Resort & Spa adds a new dimension to Sandos Caracol the all-inclusive menu for mass-market hotels. Set on a pristine SANDOS RESORT & SPA beach in Mexico’sRiviera Maya, 78 three-story villa-style units skill- keling and swimming in the cenotes, or taking a romantic boat ride fully blend in with the resort’s eco-friendly surroundings. across these ponds. Throughout the year, expeditions are organ- When management began removing cluttered jungle under- ized for beach clean-ups, turtle egg protection, identification of the growth, 16 cenotes (sinkholes) were uncovered on the property. many iguana species on the property, and Kids Club eco-work- These deep wells were sacred to the Mayan culture, and so the shops. A veritable eco paradise was cleverly created on this 70- eco-resort idea was born. It also presented a great opportunity to acre resort. involve guests in hands-on experiences promoting conservation. Sandos Caracol is not all about the environment. Paths around In addition to the usual recycling, energy saving and water con- the serene grounds also lead to watersports on the beach, a full- servation, several social activities that guests enthusiastically pur- service spa and fitness gym, a theater presenting live shows sue have joined the all-inclusive list. The eco tour, run by a nightly, six themed restaurants, 11 bars, a disco, and the fabulous veterinarian, introduces wildlife living on property among many res- Aqua Park. Kids young and old can try its 17 water slides, run cued animals. Cats even have their own Cat Café beside one path. through the water spouts, shower under the ‘raining’ palms, and Boardwalks wind through the trees and shrubs, past whitewashed splash around a water bucket area. room units and around cenotes. Here and there, signs describe A surprising range of accommodations among the resort’s 1,000 the wildlife visitors are seeing: toucans, peacocks, Mayan bees, rooms come at price levels to fit almost every budget. For just a etc. Enchanted participants can continue the experience by snor- few dollars more per person per night, Select Club guests enjoy en- hanced amenities and many perks such as preferential reserva- travel solutions tions at all specialty restaurants; private check-in; a welcome fruit basket; liquor bar in addition to the mini bar; coffee and coffee Great deals to South America maker; a Select Club private pool, snack bar and terrace with cush- GRU GIG CWB BHZ SSA REC FOR MAO EZE MVD SCL ioned lounges. The Select VIP Clubhouse by the beach provides ATLANTA 758 758 938 775 599 649 649 724 1018969 1210 Continental Breakfast plus cocktails and canapés; free Internet BALTIMORE 620 620 822 675 499 499 499 588 663 936 960 BOSTON 515 425 730 675 499 499 499 516 733 844 703 service, lockers, showers, changing rooms, a library, bar and waiter BUFFALO 750 750 910 775 599 599 599 730 663 663 633 service, teak sun beds, hammocks and umbrellas. CHARLOTTE 662 662 907 775 599 599 599 676 703 1099 673 CHICAGO 630 630 810 675 499 499 499 710 799 829 613 This unique resort is part of Grand Coral complex, entered via a DENVER 630 630 810 675 499 499 499 710 799 829 613 long road past other hotels and residences which are no longer vis- DALLAS 662 662 907 775 599 599 599 676 703 1099 673 DETROIT 688 688 943 775 599 599 599 639 866 864 950 ible once you are on Sandos property. A Nick Price golf course is KANSAS CITY 688 688 943 775 599 599 599 639 866 864 950 presently under construction at Grand Coral. When completed, LOS ANGELES 625 625 705 675 499 499 499 516 725 832 713 Sandos Caracol guests will have tee time privileges. NEW YORK 560 560 620 620 499 499 499 564 529 629 529 MIAMI 599 599 620 620 499 499 499 580 529 529 529 ORLANDO 688 688 943 775 599 599 599 639 866 864 950 Sandos Selling Tips PENSACOLA 750 750 910 775 599 599 599 730 663 663 633 PITTSBURGH 580 580 580 775 599 579 579 516 643 844 613 “Remind agents about our website for special deals paying PHILADELPHIA 573 513 850 775 599 579 579 516 643 844 613 15% commission,” said Jacques de Paep, Director of Sales & SAN FRANCISCO 625 625 705 675 499 499 499 516 725 832 713 SAN DIEGO 688 688 943 775 599 599 599 639 866 864 950 Marketing-Americas. “Travel agents should profit from selling TAMPA 704 704 969 775 599 599 599 630 633 633 633 Sandos Resorts, whether they book from our website or WASHINGTON 550 550 814 675 499 499 499 657 880 829 611 through a wholesaler. 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Korea: The Destination for Ceramic Arts By Marian Goldberg

hile many travelers visit Japan to pay homage to its Gimhae Museum (www.clayarch.org). It opened in 2007 and fo- renowned ceramics, it is often overlooked that Japanese cuses only on architectural ceramics. It is located in the south, in ceramics, which spread north through Japan from the Gimhae, near Pusan. The other three museums are all located southern Island of Kyushu, was actually “introduced” within a half-hour of each other. These include: the Gyeonggi Ce- Wfrom Korea! The word “introduced” is mild. In fact, ramic Museum, exhibiting and researching historical Korean ce- when the Japanese invaded Korea during the 16th Century, ramics; the Icheon World Ceramics Center exhibiting the work of many Korean potters were actually abducted and brought by the contemporary ceramic artists—including many living “intangible cul- daimyo (fiefs of the feudal lords) to Japan. tural properties”—and the Yeoju World Ceramic Livingware One Korean potter taken to Japan at that time has been Gallery focusing on useful ceramics for the home, such as dishes revered as the “god of pottery.” Yi Sam-pyeong, known as Ri and tea-ware (www.wocef.com). Together,these three museums Sampei, or Kanegae Sampei, in Japan, established the world- are all situated within Gyeonggi Province, near the “ceramics town” famous pottery village in Arita, Kyushu. Yi was originally from of Icheon, about an hour’s drive south of Seoul. It’s referred to as the Geum River basin area in Korea. In 1990 a memorial was such because there are 80 pottery factories, 300 pottery kilns, nu- set up at the entrance of Donghaksa, a Buddhist temple in merous privately run galleries like the Hanhyanglim Gallery & Jay Gongju, South Chungcheong Province, Korea, and the inscrip- Collection (www.heyrigallery.com), with its outstanding Ongii tion was paid for by the residents of Arita, Japan. kimchi pots, the Icheon Ceramics Village and the World Ce- Nevertheless, the Korean potters’ abduction of 1592-1598 did ramics Exhibition Foundation’s World Ceramic Biennale Korea, not decimate Korean ceramic arts in the homeland. Ceramics have held here every two years. The WCBK is the largest ceramics been an essential element of life in Korea since the Neolithic pe- festival in the world, with over 2 million attendees in 2009. Ju- riod (7000 BCE), and have been more than revitalized today. In fact, dith Schwartz was actually among the first international judges the renowned British studio potter Bernard Leach (1887-1979) of this competition, which offers the largest Grand Prize of any once wrote: “One might think that my greatest love is Japanese ceramic competition in the world; $60,000. Here, in conjunc- ceramics but it is Korean ceramics that move me most.” tion with the next Biennale to be held in April 2011, they will Korean ceramics developed with the tea and food culture over open Clay Park, a ceramics theme park. the millennium, and even today, multiple pieces of ceramic dish- Of course artists’ studios, ceramics museums and festivals are ware are used to serve the array of kimchi and condiments offered only part of Korea’s celebration of the ceramic arts. A complete with every Korean meal. In Korea’s most prestigious restaurants, tour must also visit several key galleries in Seoul. One of the bet- food is presented on original works of ceramic art. With the strong ter ones is the studio/gallery of Ms. Kim Yik Yung, near the impe- tourist interest in Korean cuisine, it’s not surprising that travelers rial palace. In 2004 Ms. Kim was co-winner of the “Artist of the would also be interested in Korean ceramics. Year” award from National Museum of Contemporary Art. The One ceramic artist knows this well. Arthur Park, a retired ceram- most famous gallery is Tong-in and the most high-end is the ics professor from Wayne State University, is the founder of Morn- Hyundai Gallery, located near the Folklore Museum. ing Earth Tours (www.morningearthkorea.com). Says Park, For those clients who just want a taste of Korean ceramic culture, “Participants on our tours witness the full breadth of Korean ce- several ground operators offer day tours to Icheon. Korea Tour ramics.” Among the studios his tours visit are several intangible Plaza offers a convention option called “Chasing the Spirit of Ko- human cultural treasures: onggi potters (creators of traditional Ko- rean Ceramics” (www.koreatourplaza.com) and Hanna Tour of- rean earthenware vessels used to store pickled vegetables, bean fers an “Icheon Ceramics Village tour” (www.hanatour.com). pastes and soy sauces), teabowl masters, Silla style experts (hard Additionally, the Adventure Traveler’s Society is promoting a metal-like stoneware), bun-cheong masters (celadon-like but with a “Hands-on Ceramics Experience” as a main cultural tour in Korea: coarser clay and technique), porcelain masters, and even the last www.adventure-travelers.com. man in Korea to make roof tiles by hand. Arthur has been travel- Independent travelers can journey to Icheon from Seoul’s Dong ing to the “Land of Morning Calm” for over 30 years, and began of- Seoul Bus Terminal in about an hour for about $4. A newer bus fering ceramics tours to Korea in 1997. He now leads about four also runs hourly (until 10 p.m.) from the Seoul Express Bus Termi- tours a year focusing on Korean ceramics (http://koreanceramic- nal, located in Central City near the JW Marriott Hotel. A taxi from tours.com) and tea culture (http://teatourkorea.com). Icheon Intercity Bus Terminal to Icheon Ceramics Village costs just Morning Earth Tours also visits ceramics festivals and explores 3,000 won, or about $3. The best hotel in the area is the Hotel Mi- contemporary Korean ceramics and the museums dedicated to the randa (www.mirandahotel.com), known for its grandiose spa ceramic arts. In fact, according to Judy Schwartz and water park. When your clients get tired of ceramics, they can (www.judyschwartz.com), professor of sculpture and ceramics at relax in a traditional hinoke (warm cedar pool) or try a hanbongtang New York University, there are 22 specialized ceramics museums (Korean herb pool) or even a charcoal bath, in addition to various hot in the world, and Korea is the only country with four (all others have and cold Jacuzzi spas. just 1 or 2). The newest Korean ceramics museum is the Clayarch Call 800-TOUR-KOREA or visit www.visitkorea.or.kr

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erating out of Port Denarau (referring Fiji’s Many Faces to the famous 1980 movie shot on lo-

By Bill Becken BILL BECKEN cation on the Yasawas’ Nanuya Levu private island—the site, by the way, of Turtle Island, also a fabled iji is reliable, a well-known quantity to travel agents. Fijian resort). But lately it has acquired multiple identities that Matatolu points to the verifiable depth, diversity, and appealing lo- agents can better sell and clients can better enjoy. cations in Fiji, all of which agents can promote: not just upscale re- Fiji offers a rugged, exotic paradise and a tame, civi- sorts, but, frankly, 322 verdant islands surrounded by a beneficent lized one. An adventure destination. A spa destina- Pacific Ocean. And Fiji’s standing, customary success: 55 percent Ftion. A paragon of sustainability. The list goes on and on. of U.S. travelers to Fiji are couples; their median age is 35; 71 per- At the very least, Fiji is a relaxing stopover for U.S. based cent go to Fiji for a relaxing vacation, nine percent go to dive and clients returning from New Zealand and Australia—which are five percent are on family vacations. A whopping 37 percent of U.S. about three and five hours away respectively—via carriers vacationers say they plan to return to Fiji within two years of their such as Qantas, Air New Zealand and Air Pacific. For this first trip, according to Matatolu. purpose, an agent can book clients for just two to four days, That dive figure proves that adventure activities remain a lure. depending on whether the stopover is angled as a soothing Certainly Fiji’s multitudinous tour operators offer all kinds of them. rest stop, a fleeting taste of the islands or as an authentic, in- There’sdiving, to be sure, but also snorkeling, zip-lining, jet boating, timate, cultural reckoning. jet skiing, jungle trekking, white-water rafting to secluded water- falls, kayaking through eerie but peaceful mangrove swamps—the New on the Main Island list goes on. New luxury products have mushroomed on the main island of Hence, Fiji’swide appeal, whether to families, executives looking Vitu Levu and its famous Coral Coast resorts, which, as of late sum- for exotic time-off, adventurers, divers, romantics, newlyweds, re- mer, included the high-end Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & tirees, and more than ever, those seeking to witness the indige- Spa. That’sa definite plus for agents. “When a destination like ours nous culture’s relationship to its age-old home and habitat. increases its luxury offerings, agents receive a better yield,” says Excursions to experience Fiji’s unique, unspoiled nature, activi- Ili Matatolu, Tourism Fiji’s regional director. “Because there are so ties, and ecology—what Matatolu terms “National Geographic- many more upscale resorts, boutique hotels and luxury spas, rates type experiences, to a rural village”—are perhaps the start and stay higher,guests stay longer,and agents can earn more fastest-growing and increasingly popular.Numerous tour operators money per client per visit.” offer them, mostly in full-day formats for those staying on the main The infusion of luxury into Fiji has managed to include some of island, with somewhat shorter boat trips for guests at Fiji’s famous the world’smost familiar brands: a Hilton, a Radisson, a Sheraton, singular, single-island resorts. a Sofitel, a Westin, and even the Hard Rock Café can be found on In terms of content, so to speak, the excursions can include more Denaurau Island, the integrated development and port community formal events such as feasts and dancing with villagers, to other about 20 minutes from Nadi. But most Fiji specialists agree that trips with more emphasis on shopping handicrafts (not the in-store travelers would miss out on a lot by staying three or more suc- kind; rather, those set out by a village’s women). cessive nights at one of these name brand hotels. The visits invariably begin with the Bula ceremony, an immemo- So, for stays of more than, say, two to four nights, agents rial and utterly Fijian welcome ritual. And, invariably, the ceremonies often send clients to one of Fiji’s famous island resorts, located begin with drinking Kava, the national beverage. Kava is also the on one of its two principal outlying island chains—the Yasawas name of the root from which the beverage is derived. The drink and the Mamanucas. Such resorts offer guests the most au- acts as a sedative. But Fijians insist that it is not one that inebriates thentic Fijian experience possible. The Yasawa resorts are at or otherwise thwarts mental clarity. least two hours away by boat from Port Denarau (though hel- And then there are the astounding figures regarding travel icopter transfers are also available), while those in the Ma- agents’ mediation of this remote paradise. Ninety percent of Fiji’s manucas require about hour’s boat ride from the shore. sales are driven by agents, says Matatolu, and the average com- Such one-of-a-kind, independently owned resorts offer welcome mission on a Fiji vacation is from 15 to “often” 20 percent. Mean- contrasts to a big brand. These unique properties, in the context of while, TF is actively streamlining its online interactions with travel seasoned travelers, give agents great selling options. Better-known agents via accelerated data transfer, new online chats, and pod- among them are Qamea Resort and Spa, Jean-Michel casts, according to Sera Cawanibuka, TF’s regional marketing offi- Cousteau’s Fiji Islands Resort, the Taveuni Island Resort, and cer – The Americas. the Likuliku Lagoon Resort. If clients stay more than a week, the TF’shighly respected Matai Fiji specialist program has its home at outliers look even better: it then makes eminent sense to book www.fijimatai.com. Among its goals, says Cawanibuka, is to pro- clients on multiple islands—say, at a more exotic, jungle-shrouded vide all brochures as downloadable PDFs and to involve the web in resort like Nukubati Island for the first week and a more laid-back, every agent transaction or booking—even if that involves, at first, beach-centric resort such as Taveuni Palms the second. mere online chatting. Niche brochures, she says, are already online. “The resorts on the Yasawas in particular offer an authentic Fijian In addition, earlier this year,TF launched a two-tiered, web-based in- experience, with the resorts often run by Fijians, so the money re- centive program that offers agents as much as $2,500 as a quarterly turns to villages; the beaches are white and sandy; it can be quite bonus. For more information on the Matai Fiji specialist program, the ‘Blue Lagoon’ experience,” says Richard Carrick, a sales asso- email [email protected] or go to www.fijimatai.com; ciate with South Sea Cruises, one of three major boat services op- for Fiji visit www.bulafiji.com or www.fijime.com

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DAILYSEATTLE BUSINESS $ 2480 To:HONGJGT TRAVEL/LAX KONG ALL YEAR 800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL

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DAILYNEW YORK SKED AIR $ 710 Net To:AHMEDABADHARI-WORLD TRAVEL TO 9/30/10 888-449-8783;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

DAILYCHICAGO SKED AIR $ 435 Net To:CHENNAISKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 9/30/10 888-SKYBIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAILABLE

DAILYNEW YORK SKED AIR $ 370 Net To:CHENNAISKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 9/30/10 888-SKYBIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAILABLE

DAILYSAN FRANCISCO SKED AIR $ 305 Net To:CHENNAISKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 9/30/10 888-SKYBIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAILABLE Himalayan International Tours Visit: www.himalayantours.com TOURS & AIRFARES Email: [email protected] India Nepal Bhutan Tibet Thailand Reservation & Brochure: 800-421-8975

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DAILYCHICAGO SKED AIR $ 479 Net To:DELHIHARI-WORLD TRAVEL TO 9/30/10 888-449-8783;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM

DAILYLOS ANGELES SKED AIR $ 365 Net To:DELHISKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 9/30/10 888-SKYBIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAILABLE

DAILYNEW YORK SKED AIR $ 4800 Net To:DELHIEXTRA VALUE AIR ALL YEAR 800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVAIL DAILY SKED AIR $ 350 Net PANORAMA TRAVEL, LTD. TO 12/31/10 ADDONS;COACH/BUS;NET/COMM;800-204-7130 DAILY SKED AIR $ 370 Net SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 9/30/10 888-SKYBIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAILABLE

DAILYWASHINGTON SKED AIR DC $ 575 Net To:DELHISKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 9/30/10 888-SKYBIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAILABLE

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DAILYSAN FRANCISCO SKED AIR $ 415 Net To:HYDERABADSKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 9/30/10 888-SKYBIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAILABLE

DAILYDETROIT SKED AIR $ 590 Net To:MUMBAISKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 9/30/10 888-SKYBIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAILABLE LOS ANGELES To:MUMBAI DAILY SKED AIR $ 1060 Net GOWAY AIR ALL YEAR 800-387-8850;[email protected] MIAMI To:MUMBAI DAILY OW SKAIR $ 475 LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS TO 12/15/10 800-295-3436;[email protected];OTH CITIES NEW YORK To:MUMBAI DAILY SKED AIR $ 4800 Net EXTRA VALUE AIR ALL YEAR 800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVAIL DAILY SKED AIR $ 560 Net HARI-WORLD TRAVEL TO 9/30/10 888-449-8783;WWW.HARIWORLD.COM DAILY SKED AIR $ 370 Net SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 9/30/10 888-SKYBIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAILABLE

DAILYSAN FRANCISCO SKED AIR $ 285 Net To:MUMBAISKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 9/30/10 888-SKYBIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAILABLE INDONESIA

DAILYLOS ANGELES SKED AIR $ 760 Net To:BALI,GOWAY AIR DENPASARALL YEAR 800-387-8850;[email protected]

DAILYWASHINGTON SKED AIR DC $ 838 Net To:JAKARTAJGT LOW SEASON 800-926-7274;WWW.JGTTRAVEL.COM JAPAN LOS ANGELES To:NAGOYA 1234 SKED AIR $ 560 Net TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE CALL 800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60;FARES CHNG

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LOS ANGELES To:OSAKA DAILY SKED AIR $ 525 Net TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE CALL 800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60;FARES CHNG

CHICAGO To:TOKYO DAILY BUSINESS $ 3495 Net EXTRA VALUE AIR ALL YEAR 800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL. DAILY BUSINESS $ 3548 JBTI TOUR LLC YEAR ROUND 800-967-2345;212-696-2058;[email protected]

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DAILYWASHINGTON SKED AIR DC $ 650 Net To:MANILAJGT LOW SEASON 800-926-7274;WWW.JGTTRAVEL.COM SAMOA

DAILYLOS ANGELES SKED AIR $ 779 Net To:APIAAUSSIE ADVENTURES LIMITED 9/16/10-12/1/10 866-828-AUSSIE;AIR ONLY AVAIL SINGAPORE ATLANTA To:SINGAPORE DAILY SKED AIR $ 1000 Net C & H INTERNATIONAL 8/21/10-11/30/10 DL;VISIT CNHINTL.COM;CALL 888-708-0088 CHICAGO To:SINGAPORE DAILY BUSINESS $ 3230 JBTI TOUR LLC YEAR ROUND 800-967-2345;212-696-2058;[email protected] DALLAS To:SINGAPORE DAILY SKED AIR $ 660 Net C & H INTERNATIONAL 9/5/10-12/11/10 UA;VISIT CNHINTL.COM;CALL 866-206-8065 HOUSTON To:SINGAPORE DAILY SKED AIR $ 660 Net C & H INTERNATIONAL 9/5/10-12/11/10 DL;VISIT CNHINTL.COM;CALL 888-440-2288 NEW YORK To:SINGAPORE DAILY SKED AIR $ 730 Net C & H INTERNATIONAL 9/5/10-12/11/10 DL;VISIT CNHINTL.COM;CALL 888-823-8839 DAILY BUSINESS $ 3030 JBTI TOUR LLC YEAR ROUND 800-967-2345;212-696-2058;[email protected] NEWARK To:SINGAPORE DAILY BUSINESS $ 2650 Net $ 4250 ARROW TRAVEL ALL YEAR CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776 SAN FRANCISCO To:SINGAPORE DAILY BUSINESS $ 2430 JBTI TOUR LLC YEAR ROUND 800-967-2345;212-696-2058;[email protected] WASHINGTON DC To:SINGAPORE DAILY SKED AIR $ 650 Net C & H INTERNATIONAL 8/21/10-11/30/10 DL;VISIT CNHINTL.COM;CALL 866-787-2288 DAILY SKED AIR $ 600 Net JGT LOW SEASON 800-926-7274;WWW.JGTTRAVEL.COM TAHITI

DAILYLOS ANGELES SKED AIR $ 715 Net To:PAPEETEGOWAY AIR ALL YEAR 800-387-8850;[email protected] TAIWAN

DAILYCHICAGO SKED AIR $ 630 Net To:TAIPEISKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 9/30/10 888-SKYBIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAILABLE

DAILYLOS ANGELES BUSINESS $ 2150 To:TAIPEIJGT TRAVEL/LAX ALL YEAR 800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL DAILY SKED AIR $ 550 Net SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 9/30/10 888-SKYBIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAILABLE DAILY SKED AIR $ 680 Net TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE CALL 800-227-2065;BLCKOUT;CST#1017187-60 DAILY BUSINESS $ 2690 TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE CALL 18% COMM ON PUB FARES;CST#1017187-60

DAILYSAN FRANCISCO BUSINESS $ 2150 To:TAIPEIJGT TRAVEL/LAX ALL YEAR 800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL DAILY OW BC $ 1453 LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS TO 12/15/10 800-295-3436;[email protected];OTH CITIES

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DAILYWASHINGTON SKED AIR DC $ 570 Net To:TAIPEIJGT LOW SEASON 800-926-7274;WWW.JGTTRAVEL.COM THAILAND LOS ANGELES To:BANGKOK DAILY SKED AIR $ 775 Net GOWAY AIR ALL YEAR 800-387-8850;[email protected] DAILY BUSINESS $ 2220 JGT TRAVEL/LAX ALL YEAR 800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL DAILY SKED AIR $ 315 Net SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 9/30/10 888-SKYBIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAILABLE DAILY BUSINESS $ 2598 TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE CALL 18% COMM ON PUB FARES;CST#1017187-60 DAILY SKED AIR $ 650 Net TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE CALL VIA OSA;800-227-2065;CST#1017187-60 NEW YORK To:BANGKOK DAILY SKED AIR $ 365 Net SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 9/30/10 888-SKYBIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAILABLE SAN FRANCISCO To:BANGKOK DAILY BUSINESS $ 2220 JGT TRAVEL/LAX ALL YEAR 800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL SEATTLE To:BANGKOK DAILY BUSINESS $ 2220 JGT TRAVEL/LAX ALL YEAR 800-367-8833;OTHER CITIES & FARES AVAIL WASHINGTON DC To:BANGKOK DAILY SKED AIR $ 660 Net JGT LOW SEASON 800-926-7274;WWW.JGTTRAVEL.COM DAILY SKED AIR $ 765 Net SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 9/30/10 888-SKYBIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAILABLE

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Australia managing director Gavin Smith. According to Royal Tales of the South Caribbean, research projects that cruising by Australians will account for 5% of the global cruise market by 2020. (Oceania Cruises said that it experienced a fivefold increase in bookings out of Australia Pacific (and Australia) from 2009 to 2010). By Lillian Africano Over the past five years, Carnival Australia has expanded its op- erations from one cruise ship sailing from Sydney, to five ships sail- he exotics are back. When the US economy tanked and ing year round from Sydney, Melbourne, Fremantle, Newcastle and Americans began passing up on vacations to stay close Auckland under the local brands of P&O Cruises and Princess to home, a number of cruise lines either cut back or Cruises. A sixth superliner will be added to the local fleet in Decem- dropped some distant itineraries, notably cruises to Aus- ber of this year. tralia, New Zealand and the South Pacific. With Australia For the upcoming 2011/2012 season, a new 28-day roundtrip Tand the South Pacific once more in demand, the cruise lines have Hawaii, Tahiti and Samoa cruise debuts on Sapphire Princess, offer- responded with a flurry of new and exciting itineraries. ing a new option from Los Angeles. Sapphire Princess joins Golden In March of this year, in a “first” for Holland America, the MS Princess sailing to the Hawaiian Islands on the line’s popular 14-day Volendam sailed a 34-day circumnavigation of Australia. For 2011/12 roundtrip Los Angeles itinerary. Ocean Princess also sails on a series two more lines will follow suit. In January 2011, Silversea’s Silver of 10-day Tahiti and Polynesia and 11-day Hawaii & Tahiti voyages. Shadow will begin a 30-day counterclockwise circumnavigation, a When Princess announced that it would have an unprecedented four luxury experience that will allow passengers to explore the marine life ships in Australia in 2011, President Alan Buckelew stated that Aus- at the Great Barrier Reef, visit the world’s oldest rain forests at Port tralian interest in Princess ships was at an “all-time high.” Douglas and learn about the continent’s ancient aboriginal culture. For 2011/2012, Holland America will deploy ms Volendam and ms “It’s not often you have the chance to explore an entire continent on Zaandam in Australia, New Zealand, Asia and the South Pacific; this one voyage,” said Steve Tucker, Silversea’s vice president of field will be the first time the line will have two ships sailing a series of itin- sales for North America. “This itinerary will hold great appeal for eraries in the region simultaneously. Itineraries range from 13 to 26 those who seek unique travel experiences off the beaten path.” (In days, with calls at some of the most popular and exotic Pacific ports. February 2011, the line’s Silver Spirit sails a 10-night Transpacific A Collectors’ Voyage from 27 to 39 days combines two back-to-back cruise, and a 17-night Australia and New Zealand cruise.) itineraries. “That part of the world has always been popular with our In yet another “first,” Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 will spend the guests, and that greatly influenced our decision to increase our ca- month of February in Australia during her 2012 World Cruise, at pacity in the region,” said Richard D. Meadows, CTC, executive vice which time the ship will offer three circumnavigation options: a 20- president, marketing, sales and guest programs, for Holland Amer- night voyage departing Freemantle, a 21-night sail departing Ade- ica Line. “The entire area has such diverse offerings—from the Great laide, and a 22-night voyage departing Sydney. Barrier Reef and fiords of New Zealand to the dramatic landscapes In July of this year, Celebrity announced that it would be returning of the South Pacific islands.” Both the Volendam and Zaandam will to Australia and related ports late in 2011. The Century will sail a se- sail a series of 14-day itineraries that highlight Australia and New ries of Australia and New Zealand cruises that stop in French Poly- Zealand. Both ships will also sail three 13- or 14-day itineraries to nesia and Indonesia. The new Australia and New Zealand cruises will South Pacific islands, visiting lesser-known ports in New Caledonia, be book-ended by a series of vacation options in Hawaii, as well as Vanuatu and Fiji. voyages that stop in Indonesia and French Polynesia. The lineup in- A number of world cruises include substantial Australia and South cludes ten itineraries with six departure ports. An 18-night “Pacific Pacific segments. Regent’s Seven Seas Voyager’s world cruise in Jewels” voyage departs Honolulu in November, followed by five 12- early 2011 includes a 25-day segment from San Francisco to Auck- and 13-night New Zealand cruises between Sydney and Auckland. land and a 15-day segment from Auckland to Sydney. Cunard’s Also offered is a 36-night circumnavigation, a first for Celebrity, Queen Elizabeth’s world cruise, also starting early 2011, includes a through two combinable 18-night sailings. One will sail around the San Francisco to Sydney segment (24 days) and a Sydney to Singa- southern portion of Australia, while the second travels around Aus- pore segment (24 days). tralia’snorthern coast and features a visit to the island of Bali, another Fred Olsen’s Balmoral and Black Watch world cruises, departing first for Celebrity. The new series also includes two 18-night trans-Pa- January 2011, will have segments of 27, 30 and 40 days that include cific voyages visiting the French Polynesian islands and Hawaii. Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific islands. And Cruise Celebrity says the new cruises, with only three days at sea as com- West’s Spirit of Oceanus, which began her 335-day world cruise in pared to five on other itineraries, will offer a more destination-rich ex- March, has a segment in January 2011 with an “Idylls of the South perience for cruisers. The new itineraries replace a previously Pacific” theme, followed by a segment with an “In Search of the announced series of 12-night Caribbean cruises from Baltimore on Spice Islands” theme. Celebrity Century. For cruisers who want the small-ship experience, the 320-passen- Royal Caribbean, which opened a Sydney office in late 2008, is ger MS Paul Gauguin, now sailing under the Pacific Beachcomber planning to expand its presence in Australia, where it currently oper- umbrella, is the longest continually sailing luxury vessel in the South ates just one ship, the 1,998-passenger Rhapsody of the Seas, which Pacific. Built in 1998 and designed specifically to sail the shallow wa- caters mostly to Australians. The line will send the 2,112-passenger ters of Tahiti and French Polynesia (and to visit small ports that larger Radiance of the Seas, which currently winters in Tampa, to Sydney vessels can’t reach), the ship underwent a multimillion-dollar en- late in 2011. “The move is a demonstration of the strength of the hancement in 2009, with upgrades to the staterooms, public areas local cruise market, and is in response to demand from Ameri- and restaurants. With its year-round schedule, the Paul Gauguin will can, European and Asian visitors to experience Australia and our re- sail 42 itineraries in 2011, including the Cook and Society Islands, the gion onboard our cruise ships,” said Royal Caribbean Cruises Marquesas and Tuamotus.

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SPECIALINTERESTS DIVING

Dynamic Diving Destinations finitesimal eggs rise si- By Denise Mattia multaneously from corals to be fertilized and o ahead. Get up close with a creature that’s about carried on the tides is like five times your size. Find a life form that could be witnessing the dawn of life. from an artist’s wild imagination. But first, make the Managing trips to these islands and transition from breathing air on land to the ultimate other dive destinations are Caradonna experience—sinking into the ocean’s depths with a Worldwide Dive Adventures (www.caradonna.com) and Gself-contained underwater breathing apparatus (scuba). Associa- Maduro Dive (www.bahamastravelnet.com), or in Bonaire: tions like PADI train students to a proficiency that allows them Bruce Bowker’s Carib Inn (www.caribinn.com) and Captain to enjoy the underwater world. Having achieved accreditation, Don’s Habitat (www.habitatbonaire.com), which also has a re- divers travel far and wide looking for places where they can use sort in Curacao (www.habitatcuracaoresort.com). A reputable re- their skills. Following are some dynamic dive destinations and sort/dive operation in St. Thomas is Bolongo Bay Beach Resort the scuba resorts and Live-Aboard boats that service them. (www.bolongobay.com). In St. John visit MEXICO & CENTRAL AMERICA www.stjohnusvi.com/water.html. In St. Croix visit Carambola Whale sharks can be found in the plankton-rich water off the Yu- Beach Resort and Spa (www.carambolabeach.com) and Cane catan coast at Isla Holbox from May through September. The is- Bay Dive Shop (www.canebayscuba.com). land is reached by ferry, accessible by car or taxi from Cancun. Papua New Guinea lives up to its reputation as a premier dive lo- Regulations forbid scuba, but skin diving or snorkeling among hun- cation. The reefs are accessible from beaches, from day boats or dreds of gentle leviathans is well worth the scuba tradeoff. Day from Live-Aboards, and act as banquet tables where every man- boats take visitors to the encounter. Visit www.faroviejohol- ner of marine organism attaches itself, feeds and grows into a riot box.com. Afterwards, head down the Yucatan coast to Acumal for of gigantic multi-hued hard and soft corals and sponges. Whether a scuba fix in the astounding fresh water cenotes (flooded sink- diving along the mainland or the Bismarck Archipelago, divers can holes) that snake inland for miles. Expert certified cave divers explore WWII wrecks, watch schools of dolphin and manta ray guide divers safely about 1,000 feet into the interior through a skim the water’s surface or swim with a 40-foot whale shark. As maze of stalactites, stalagmites and flowstones (depths range some sites start below 60 feet, a PADI advanced certification is from 20 to 45 feet). Visit www.akumaldiveshop.com. necessary to dive them. Visit Peter Hughes’ Star Dancer Live- From the tip of the eastern Yucatan to Panama, the Belize Bar- Aboard site (www.dancerfleet.com). For land- and sea-based op- rier Reef parallels the coast in a dramatic series of vertical and slop- erations visit www.walindifebrina.com. ing walls, some of which start at 30 feet and plummet to 3,000 ASIA & THE SOUTH PACIFIC feet. Fringing reefs, sandbanks, cayes, incomparable coral atolls The largest formations of corals lie below the surface of the and even a flooded sinkhole lie inside the calm, underwater pal- calm, sparkling waters off Kosrae, Micronesia. Huge domes of isades. Turtles, eagle rays and Goliath grouper inhabit the reefs. brain coral stretch far into the distance and are dissected by flat Marine park rules prohibit anchoring on the reef; boat captains fol- plates of boulder coral wide enough to fit a score of divers end to low divers’ bubbles and pick them up when they surface. Visit end. There’s an abundance of marine life here, with the exception www.sunbreezehotel.com of the giant clam, which has been hunted to extinction. In an ef- THE CARIBBEAN fort to repopulate the reef and to satisfy the local demand for clam Weighing in at 50 tons, humpback whales converge every win- meat, the Federated States of Micronesia established an aqua- ter to mate and give birth at the Silver Bank Sanctuary between culture station on the island in 1989 and raises them successfully. the Turks & Caicos Islands and the Dominican Republic. The most Visit Kosrae Village Eco-Lodge at www.Kosraevillage.com vocal of the whale population, their songs resonate across vast Other islands in the Federated States include Pohnpei, Yap and distances, and their breaching and fluke splashing make them the Chuuk (also spelled Truk), the latter is renowned for the Japanese most acrobatic of the great whales. Peter Hughes M/V Sun freighters, submarines, small destroyers and airplanes that were Dancer II (www.dancerfleet.com) takes divers to the Banks, sunk in the lagoon by American planes in 1944 during a two-day where they’re transferred to inflatable boats. blitz. Today the best of these wrecks lie between 110 and 210 It takes patience and repetitive dives to recognize the tiny un- feet and can be difficult getting to because of strong currents, but derwater wonders that exist on every reef in the world. Short boat once there, the kaleidoscope of soft corals and sponges shroud- trips, unlimited beach diving, 80-degree water and astounding vis- ing the ghost fleet is compensation for the transfers and connec- ibility make the islands of Bonaire, Curacao and the U.S. Virgins a tions necessary to get there from the states. Servicing these mecca for small “critter” enthusiasts. With practice, divers can islands and other destinations is South Pacific Island Travel spot a dozen species of shrimp and seahorses hiding behind soft (www.spislandtravel.com). coral fronds and softball-size frogfish, which squat patiently on coral Competence will dictate the choice of dive destination. As one waiting to catch fish. Added to the marine life are more than 50 va- gains experience in and knowledge about scuba diving, the reefs rieties of nudibranches (colorful creatures with ruffles on their backs and their denizens, one’s dive list grows. For many, that list never or mantle skirts) and hundreds of species of fish. The coral reefs — ends. DEMA (Diving Equipment & Marketing Association), the their habitats — are living organisms that perform a mass-spawn- largest dive show in the U.S., will be held this year in Las Vegas, ing ritual once a year. Watching plums of sperm and millions of in- Nevada from November 17 to 20, 2010.

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paintings, sculpture, kinetic mobiles. Green for All in Seoul The newly uncovered river begins near city hall with a modern work of art—Claes Oldenburg’ssculpture “Spring”—symbolically a oston had its “Big Dig” that buried 3.5 miles of ele- reborn river springing eternal. (To make sure that the river doesn’t vated expressway and took a generation from con- run dry, clean, recycled water from the Han River is pumped in to cept to completion. Seoul, South Korea, had a “Big maintain water level, the water then flows back into the Han River.) Dig-out” completed in September 2005 that disman- In Rome, tourists delight in going from one fountain-dominated tled 3.5 miles of elevated expressway to uncover a piazza to the next. In Seoul, tourists stroll past Cheong Gye Briver that runs through the city that had been buried for over 30 Cheon’s nine entirely different fountains, from waterfalls to foun- years. Seoul’s Cheong Gye Cheon River was covered over by an tain walls. Add the spectacle of sound and light at night—like elevated expressway in 1976, adding pollution and congestion Barcelona’s Montjuic’s dancing fountains—and you’ll have an even to the center of the city. There were slums on both banks and more fantastic experience. the river was long polluted and often flooded. Cheong Gye Cheon River is more than a restoration project, The restored river is reviving the heart of South Korea’s capital. more than a gentrification project. It adds soul to the heart of The river has brought back life, both physically and culturally, from Seoul—adding many new tourist sites within its flow. And when supporting 500 species of flora and fauna to creating traffic free the weather turns inclement, go indoors to visit a museum— the pedestrian paths lined with art exhibits and other cultural treas- new Cheong Gye Cheon Museum, for instance—whose ramp ures. Cutting through the heart of Seoul, Cheong Gye Cheon ben- (symbolically) flows down its three floors. efits millions of people and is a fascinating attraction for visitors and residents alike. Coming Soon- Taipei International Flora Expo There are 22 bridges that cross the river. And each is significantly Coming to Taiwan this fall is the Taipei International Flora different. Some are futuristic; some historic like Gwanggyo Bridge. Expo (November 6, 2010 to April 25, 2011), which is more than Gwanggyo Bridge was paved with stones from the 15th century just Taipei’s equivalent of London’s Chelsea Flower Show. It’s Queen Sindeok’s tomb. In the 21st century, it was reconstructed more like a world’s fair constructed of environmentally friendly, from many original fragments excavated by archaeologists. Some technologically advanced pavilions set amid spectacular floral ancient Joseon Dynasty embankments were uncovered and re- landscaping. For details, contact Taiwan Visitors Association main so. Hiking this sunken-city treasure is like a walk through a (www.taiwan.net.tw) More on this extraordinary once-in-a- Seoul history museum—and modern-art museum. There are lifetime Expo in October’s Green Corner. TRAVEL TRADE SHOWS Open to ALL Professional Travel Arrangers. Free Admission. Great Exhibitor/Suppliers who want your business. Fantastic Prizes. Hors d'oeuvres. One-on-one Time. Evening Programs 5:30-7:30 pm (arrive anytime). FALL 2010 SCHEDULE 21: Phoenix/Scottsdale, AZ SEPTEMBER 21: Omaha, NE 25: Oklahoma City, OK 22: Albuquerque, NM 26: Ft. Worth/Arlington, TX 23: Salt Lake City, UT 27: Austin, TX 24: Boise, ID 28: San Antonio, TX 28: Riverside, CA 29: Irvine, CA NOVEMBER 30: San Diego, CA 30: Boulder/Blackhawk, CO

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St. Kitts: Caribbean’s Sweetheart By Melanie Reffes

t takes a steady hand and artistic flair to paint cloth with hot wax, but at Caribelle Batik (www.caribellebatik- stkitts.com) that is exactly what Violet Nicholls has been doing for sixteen years. With unbridled enthusiasm for

this ancient art, she is one of many unofficial ambassa- MELANIE REFFES Idors of tourism on the friendly island of St. Kitts. “I do twen- ty demonstrations a day,” she says, showing off colorful even in a slow economy,” says Karen Bennett, marketing shirts and saris. “I like people and I like to smile, so this is manager. Dalia Leader has been the bartender for more than the perfect job for me.” two decades and says although she is often asked; the ingre- West of Antigua, St. Kitts dishes up myriad opportunities for dients in her Plantation Punch are a secret. “I shake fruit juices fun in the sun, from riding a sugar train to snapping photos of with dark rum, but the rest of the recipe will remain with me,” cloud-capped Mt. Liamuiga at 3,792 feet above the sea. Top picks she smiles. Purchased by the owners of Rawlins, 18-room include family-friendly Cockleshell Bay, Conaree Bay for body- Golden Lemon (www.goldenlemon.com) will add a dive surfing, Dieppe Bay for windsurfing, Friar’s Bay for swimming, shop and spa in December. Turtle Bay for sightings of vervet monkeys and Frigate Bay for The largest hotel is also the only American chain. Adjacent to the bar strip. For divers, 17th century galleons and frigates can be the Royal St. Kitts Golf Course, the 315-room St. Kitts Mar- seen 400 feet below sea level. “Many visitors do not know that riott Resort (www.stkittsmarriott.com) is brand-reliable with we have so many underwater wrecks,” says Ricky Skerritt, min- three pools, cigar and rum lounge, casino and spa. ister of tourism. “For a small island, we are extremely proud of Development at the Christophe Harbour our diversity above and below the sea.” The “Fall in Love with St. (www.christopheharbour.com) is in full swing with a Tom Kitts & Nevis” program (available at www.stkittstourism.kn) runs Fazio golf course, marina, shops, restaurants and hotels open- through December 18th with free night deals and reduced air- ing in 2012. Other projects include the Caribbean’s first Park fare when packages are booked via AA Vacations, Delta Vaca- Hyatt on Cockleshell Bay and Silver Reef Resort in Frigate Bay. tions or US Airways Vacations. New on the scene, Spice Mill (www.spicemillrestau- With a look-ahead to high season, Tourist Authority CEO rant.com) sits on picturesque Cockleshell Beach next to the Rosecita Jeffers commented that a “slight increase in arrivals is future site of the Park Hyatt. An eclectic menu from gourmet anticipated, but the reality in the Caribbean is that tourism is pizza to grilled fish is impressing foodies, while a canoe-turned- tough. However, we remain excited about new developments bar and free beach chairs if you hang around long enough to on the island.” The 2010 cruise season saw a 22 percent spike work up an appetite brings in the crowds. in arrivals sailing past the 500,000-passenger mark for the first At the corner of Fort and Central Streets, OJ dishes patties and time, with another 10 percent jump predicted for the 2010-2011 macaroni pie from his truck painted in Rasta colors. Lager and lob- season. “We are concentrating heavily on cruise marketing,” ster reign supreme at the Shiggedy Shack on the Frigate Bay added Jeffers. “We have already seen the daily passenger ex- strip where bonfires on the sand keep this tumble-down bar lively penditure increase to $99, which is up from last year.” Modern till the wee hours. Visit www.mrxshiggidyshack.com. Opening Port Zante (www.portzante.com) boasts shops and restaurants later this year, Carambola Beach Club will stock more than 4,000 with new ones coming on board each month. bottles of fine wine from 175 labels.

Rooms with a View & Delectable Dining Come Visit & Mark your Calendar Starting November 1, hotel taxes will increase from 9 percent to American Airlines flies non-stop from Miami and New York 10 percent and a 17 percent value-added tax (VAT) will replace (JFK), US Airways from Charlotte and Delta from Atlanta. taxes currently charged for car rentals, telephone calls and lotter- LIAT flies intra-island with service to St. Maarten and Antigua. ies. An additional tax will apply to alcohol and cigarettes. The St. Kitts Carnival - December to mid-January - includes a The West Indian buffet is one of the big draws at the Ocean New Year’s Parade, “J’ouvert” dancing and the crowning of Terrace Inn (www.oceanterraceinn.com). Coming in a close the King and Queen. The Music Festival in June showcases a second are the Belmont rum-infused fruit smoothies whipped musical mix from soca and calypso to jazz and gospel. Visit up by bartender Stedroy Banks at the Fisherman’s Wharf www.stkittstourism.kn. Celebrating the 1834 emancipation restaurant. “Americans want value for their dollar,” said Jorge from slavery, Culturama is a spirited summer festival with Guevara Dickerson, general manager of the 65-room inn. “Our music, parades and a street fair. Visit nevisculturama.net $99 room rate which includes breakfast, is hard to beat,” he Call 866-55-NEVIS or visit www.nevisisland.com said. (Note to agents: Room #23 is ideal for clients who ap- preciate views of Basseterre Harbor and Wi-fi). Wild Blue Yonder The 11-room Rawlins Plantation Inn (www.rawlinsplanta- Opening in October with a gift shop and snack bar, Wing- tion.com) is courting romance with a honeymoon suite built field Estate is an archaeological treasure chest dating back to into the old windmill. “We do one or two weddings a month 1625. A garden amidst the sugar mill ruins with homes origi-

62 CARIBBEAN & BERMUDA WWW.JAXFAX.COM SEPTEMBER 2010 CARIBBEAN & BERMUDA nally owned by William Jefferson, great-great-grandfather of ployer.” Following a 26-month closure resulting from damage after President Thomas Jefferson, the estate is next to Romney Hurricane Omar, the 196-room resort will re-open with a golf Manor, home to Caribelle Batik. course, spa and fine dining. “We will get a multiply-effect because Although currently open, finishing touches to the Beaumont resort guests will also visit other hotels, take tours, hire taxis, buy Race Track (www.beaumontpark.kn) will be complete by De- our products and eat in our restaurants,” Hanley adds. Visit cember. Future developments include a butterfly farm, bird www.fourseasons.com/nevis aviary and shopping village. The Royal St. Kitts Golf Club chal- One thousand feet above the sea, Golden Rock Inn lenges with twelve lakes and a stretch of 6,900 yards when (www.golden-rock.com) is an 18th century estate bordered by played from the back tees. bougainvillea and serenaded by tree frogs. With fourteen cottages An imposing stone fortress built by slaves during the 18th cen- and a gourmet restaurant, the Inn was named for the curious golden tury, Brimstone Hill is a UNESCO World Heritage site with a mu- glow on the left side of the mountain visible before the sunset. No seum and views of the north coast. On a clear day, the spray from AC, TV’s, clocks or radios, but Wi-Fi is available. Oozing four-star lux- the waves below the Black Rocks create awesome rainbows. ury, Hermitage Plantation (www.hermitagenevis.com) sits on the edge of the rain forest with fifteen cottages surrounding the City Slicking Great House built in 1660. The restaurant delights with local fare A bylaw prohibiting buildings to stand taller than a palm tree and homemade chutney that is tropical perfection. Biddy Weekes is the charm of Basseterre, a four-century-old city brimming has been a tour guide for twenty years and knows every Nevisian with shops and perfect perches for people-watching. In the nook and cranny. “Visitors love to shop,” he smiles, “I suggest they center is the Circus, a traffic circle with a four-faced clock buy our honey or the animal mahogany carvings by artist Kennedy tower, the ideal spot to find a cab driver. Take five in Inde- Tyrell in Zion Village.” pendence Square where slave auctions were once held, learn Home to the Killer Bee rum punch and the Full Moon Bash, Sun- about sugar plantation history in the National Museum or pick shine’s is action-central on Pinney’s Beach. At Rodney’s Cuisine, up a duty-free Cuban Habano but puff away on island as Amer- steamed fish with johnnycakes are the real deal and at the bar at icans are not allowed to bring them back to the US. Souvenirs Oualie Beach hotel, Jazzique heats up the room with Marley cov- you can bring home include jewelry crafted by Halva Carr at his ers and old-school favorites. Ask the bartender to whip up a Mon- stand near the clock tower. “It is my hope tourists will appre- key Passion cocktail with vodka, banana liqueur, passion fruit juice ciate the pieces I make from seeds and pods.” and coconut cream. Visit www.ouliebeach.com

It Takes a Village Old Road Town is the road less traveled apart from Sprat Net, a beachside eatery as down home as the town itself. With a friendly vibe as Kittians play dominoes, chickens cross the road and tourists stop under the Bottle Tree, this hamlet is a must-see. Up the road to Stone Fort and you’ll find Murial Seaton-Paul who handcrafts baskets and strings necklaces from horse-eye beans.

Nevis: Queen of the Caribees Easily accessible by ferry and fitting together like a hand in glove, St. Kitts and Nevis are separated by a two-mile wide channel. Seven miles long and five miles wide, the tiny island is serene, green and eco-astute from the top of 3,232-foot Nevis Peak and the clear waters offshore to the eight new windmills standing proud on the north coast. Nevis was the birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, where Lord Ho- ratio Nelson and Fanny Nesbit tied the knot and with a centuries- old Jewish cemetery and ruins of what may be the oldest synagogue in the Eastern Caribbean, the island is coveted by his- tory buffs. So far unspoiled by mass tourism, fine beaches circle the shoreline with Pinney’s the top choice for calm waters and Oualie Beach for diving. A 450-room theatre will open next year for fine arts performances and conferences. Ask the newly appointed CEO of the Nevis Tourism Authority about what excites him these days, and you’ll get an earful about the re-opening of the Four Seasons Resort. En- joying a leisurely lunch at the Hermitage Plantation, John Hanley told JAX FAX the December 15th re-opening of the ritzy resort is big news on the small island. “This will not only impact the tourism sector but the overall economy, as it was the island’s largest em-

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CARIBBEAN & BERMUDA NEWS & BEST BUYS $ ANTIGUA Half Moon Implements Carbon-Neutral Programs The Stay And Sail package from Sugar Ridge 295 Richard Whitfield, managing director of Half Moon, the 400- Antigua is available to travelers interested in learning to sail, acre luxury resort located in Rose Hall, Jamaica signaled the from $295 per person plus accommodation, until November 30, 56-year-old company’s intention of becoming one of the first 2010. Ondeck and Sugar Ridge have teamed up to offer a win- climate neutral and carbon-neutral resorts in the Caribbean. ning formula of accredited yacht or powerboat courses whilst Mr. Whitfield was speaking at the Association of Travel Mar- enjoying the relaxing ambience of Sugar Ridge. Ondeck is the keting Executives awards ceremony in Boston, Mass. where only RYA accredited school in Antigua offering the most widely Half Moon was presented with the Green Innovation Award accepted courses anywhere in the world. These range from a 2- for the resort’s pioneering and continued environmental and day Start Yachting or 1 day Powerboat course through to the sustainable tourism programs. Already a Green Globe-certified highest level, Ocean Yachtmaster. Start Yachting is a 2-day practi- property, Mr. Whitfield advised that the resort would go even cal course suitable for complete or near novices. It’s a great intro- further and undertake innovative operational changes that will ductory course and will give you a basic knowledge of how to reduce the property’s carbon emissions. steer a yacht, hoisting sails, handling ropes and winches and “We will find better ways to cool our rooms, heat our some basic rules of the road. Minimum age is 16 and there will water and cook our food and we will offset our carbon foot- be a maximum of 5 students. The qualification counts towards print by sponsoring alternative projects in our community more advanced courses. Powerboat Level 1 & 2 are one and two such as solar power, wind energy and reforestation,” Whit- day courses respectively which cover boat handling, safety, basic field promised. Visit www.halfmoon.com navigation, chart work and weather. Level 2 is the more advanced. Minimum age is 14 and there will be a maximum of 3 Huge Savings From Sheraton Nassau Beach students per course. Visit www.sugarridgeantigua.com Sheraton Nassau Beach is offering spectacular fall sav- ings with free companion airfare and a fourth night free. ANGUILLA $ Vacationers staying 3 nights will be entitled to a 4th night Opening October 15, the Anacaona Boutique 150 free of charge and a free round-trip companion flight or $300 Hotel is offering rock-bottom rates of $150-$310 now until instant air credit. Enjoy 25% off food at their Signature Ital- December 16, 2010 and April 1-December 16, 2011. Housed in ian Restaurant Amici A’ Trattoria, Bimini Market or poolside the completely refurbished Sirena Resort, a stone’s throw from at Dolphin Grille. Experience snorkeling in the Bahamas at the beach, the 27 air-conditioned rooms and suites all have cable Stuart Cove’s Snorkel Adventure (buy one trip and get half TV plus verandas overlooking sea or gardens. Suites feature kitch- off the second). As always, non-motorized water sports and enettes. Guests enjoy amenities found at much pricier resorts: meals for kids under 4 are also free. This package is valid for two swimming pools, a poolside garden restaurant and bar, food- travel through December 22, 2010. Refer to rate code and-drink service on the beach, a boutique, and a computer room W4THFRE when booking a reservation. Visit with free Internet and Wi-Fi. Evening entertainment showcases www.SheratonNassau.com local musicians and performers. Packages are available for cou- ples, small groups and solo travelers; themed experiences include St. Lucia Among Top 10 adventure, bird-watching, cooking, golf and wellness. Visit The TripAdvisor 2010 Travelers' Choice Best Destination www.sirenaresort.com or call 877-647-4736. Awards put Saint Lucia in the Top 10 Destinations in the Caribbean & Mexico region for two categories: Relaxation & ARUBA $ Spa as well as Romance. Director of Tourism Louis Lewis Occidental Grand Aruba offers 398 rooms and 180 disclosed that the Saint Lucia Tourist Board had placed suites from which to enjoy all that this tropical island has to strong emphasis on promoting the island as an ideal place offer. Now with their Summer Sale, guests can book rooms for both relaxation and romance over the past few years. In starting from $202 per person per night for savings of up to addition to the two popular travel categories, Saint Lucia 41 percent and kids stay free. Guests can also upgrade to was also named among the Top 25 destinations in the Royal Club, starting from $339. All rates are all-inclusive, per Caribbean and Mexico for 2010. Trip Advisor's 2010 Travel- person, per night. er's Choice Awards also gave top-ranking to a number of For reservations call 800-858-2258 or visit Saint Lucia's inns, villas and resorts. www.occidentalhotels.com For information on St Lucia visit www.stlucianow.com

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Grape Expectations: Unusual Tours in Napa &

Sonoma Wine Country CALIFORNIA CVB notable vineyards ($125) (www.sonomavineyardwalks.com). By Risa Wyatt Guides—who include grape growers and wine-appreciation in- “Wine is made in the vineyard—not the winery,” winemak- structors—share information about viticultural techniques at ers declare. To prove the point, new tours in Napa and Sonoma each property. Three-day hiking adventures are also available. take aficionados out of the tasting room and into the vineyards, For people who want to ramble on their own, several self- at the same time offering them pastimes such as bicycling and guided tours are offered by Sonoma Vineyard Adventures hiking. Other hands-on learning experiences enable enthusi- (www.SonomaVineyardAdventures.com). Tours are free asts to help in the harvest or blend their own wines. The fol- and offered year-round. lowing programs offer both exploration and education. Looking for something wildly different? Pairing wines with wildlife is the specialty of the new “Wines over Watusi” program Eco-Adventures at Safari West (www.safariwest.com). This 400-acre preserve— Getting around by bicycle in Napa and Sonoma is easy be- dubbed the “Serengeti of Sonoma”—is home to more than 700 cause the valley floors are flat and many byways are scenically exotic animals including cheetahs, giraffe, and warthogs. After a sleepy. People can pedal either on their own or opt for guided private safari, guests enjoy a tasting of Sonoma and South African explorations lasting from a day to a week. Currently under con- wines ($750 for a minimum party of 10). struction, the Napa Valley Vine Trail will create a designated walking and biking trail from Napa to Calistoga. Travelers can Locavore Tours meander among cordons and clusters—maybe even nibble With all the hoopla about wine, it’s easy to forget that Napa the new vintage right from the vine—on outside adventures and Sonoma are multi-agricultural communities producing heir- that give an inside look at wine country. Participants don’t loom vegetables, free-range chickens, and artisanal cheeses. need to be rugged athletes or know-it-all nerds. Tour opera- Several tours and programs create a sense of place by sharing tors provide all the gear as well as knowledgeable guides. the sense of taste of local products. Napa Valley Bike Tours (www.napavalleybiketours.com) fea- Famed for training top chefs, the Culinary Institute of America tures tours as well as self-guided options. The “Cycling ‘In’ the at Greystone (www.ciachef.edu/California) has opened a 16-seat Vineyards” tour takes participants through vineyard rows on Flavor Bar that provides short, interactive tasting experiences for mountain bikes. Since the property they visit borders San Fran- enthusiastic foodies ($10-$15). The 15-minute “Taste Like a Chef” cisco Bay, participants can spot herons, mallards, and egrets in sessions delve into the subtleties of chocolate and super-premium the marshlands ($149 includes picnic lunch; tasting fees extra). olive oils. CIA also offers cooking classes and wine seminars at its The leader in bicycle touring since 1980, Backroads (www.back- historic stone building completed in 1889. roads.com) features several wine country explorations. The six- A moveable feast awaits participants on the three-day day “Wine Country Biking” itinerary explores Napa and Sonoma “Sonoma Locavore Experience” (www.relishculinary.com). Valleys as well as redwood reserves and the Pacific Coast (from Guests visit organic and biodynamic vineyards and farms $2,400 per person double occupancy). where they savor meals and cocktails incorporating locally Opened in April 2010, Change of Greenery (www.change- grown, raised, or produced ingredients. Relish also runs cook- ofgreenery.com) brings electric bike touring to Napa Valley. ing classes. Organic farms and artisanal foods form the focus Electric bikes behave just like regular two-wheeled bikes— of the Sonoma itinerary created by California Nature Tours with a rear hub motor to add oomph when needed (from $75). (www.californianaturetours.com). Itineraries call at several The Napa River passes through the famous appellations of Calis- farms plus shops selling handcrafted cheeses, olive oils, and toga, St. Helena, Rutherford, Oakville, and Napa. Downstream from chocolates ($99; three weeks advance notice required). Napa, it forms a tidal estuary that’s perfect for peaceful paddling and eyeing waterfowl, shorebirds, and raptors. Kayak NV offers Hands-On Programs three-hour excursions on the river ($60); visit: www.kayaknv.com For those who wish to experience the process without having to Pedal or paddle? People don’t have to choose with Getaway quit their day job, the following programs give visitors the chance to Adventures (www.getawayadventures.com), which features play winemaker,harvester or cellar rat for the day. From May to Oc- a two-sport option in Sonoma’s Alexander Valley. In the morning, tober, the “Estate Winegrowing Tour” at Goosecross Cellars participants bicycle along country roads and stop for tastings. (www.goosecross.com) takes guests into the vineyard for up-close After a picnic lunch, they climb into kayaks for a mellow paddle looks at growing conditions and management techniques essen- along the Russian River ($175 includes picnic lunch; tasting fees tial for producing top wine. As harvest approaches, the tour focuses extra). Getaway Adventures also runs kayak tours along the Pa- on decisions the winemaker must make in the vineyard and winery cific Coast as well as bike tours in Napa and Sonoma. to optimize quality ($40; includes a bottle of wine). Hikes present another opportunity to rove among the rows. Organically certified for more than a decade, ZD Wines Sonoma Vineyard Walks offers one-day walks among four (www.zdwines.com) takes guests into the rows on •••

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$ CALIFORNIA Historic Preservation, the park has a colorful history that pre- 849 Treat yourself to three days of motorcycle riding dates the Civil War. Visit www.sitatours.com through Northern California’s famous “Wine Country” on Ea- gleRider’s San Francisco / Napa Valley Motorcycle Tour. Ride $ CALIFORNIA through hundreds of miles of vineyards and orchards like no 2149 California’s Wine Country reveals its wealth other place in the world as you make your way from San Fran- of epicurean treasures with San Francisco, Napa and Sonoma Val- cisco into Sausalito, Calistoga, and Santa Rosa. Treat yourself ley all rolled up in this 7-day Explorations tour. Enjoy a 2-night stay to a glass of wine and a relaxing dip in the natural hot springs in San Francisco. Learn the secrets of champagne during a tour at and mud baths while you are there. Back on your bike, you will Korbel. See olive oil freshly created. Meet an artisanal cheese also ride along the majestic Pacific Coast for a ride on High- maker who shares knowledge as well as fine cheeses. Learn the way 1 and across the Golden Gate Bridge back into San Fran- art of pairing wines and food at VIANSA Winery & Marketplace. cisco. Call 877-557-3541 or visit www.eaglerider.com Stroll among the old growth redwoods in Muir Woods National Monument. Sit back in a restored Pullman car on the Napa Valley Wine Train. For reservations call Explorations at 877-451-8687 or SITA Gives Travel Industry Green Light visit www.explorationstouring.com SITA World Tours is totally committed to operating within the world’s highest environmental standards. Their efforts $ NEW ENGLAND were recently recognized with the prestigious Green Globe 995 Caravan Tours offers an 8-day Fall Foliage tour, Certification award. The certification reflects new and innova- stopping in Boston, Plymouth Rock, Martha’s Vineyard, Mystic, tive policies adopted by SITA’s staff worldwide directed at Stratton, New Hampshire’s White Mountains, Portland and Ken- preservation of non-renewable resources. Having cleared a nebunkport, ME. New England is beautiful year-round, but the best stringent process and third party verification, Roger Mahal, time for viewing New England fall foliage is coming up, usually SITA’s Chairman & CEO commented, “We are very proud to September 21 through mid-October. Peak fall colors vary each have this certification issued to us, as it is an important testa- year and can be affected by wind, temperature, and moisture. Car- ment to what is good for our guests, staff and the many coun- avan’s broad circular tour route, covering all six New England tries we operate in.” states, maximizes your foliage viewing opportunities. Call 800- Roger Mahal takes the green commitment personally and is CARAVAN or visit www.caravan.com an enthusiastic member of Tourism Cares, an organization ded- icated to preserving the travel experience for future generations. He was one of approximately 300 travel industry volunteers on hand June 4 for a day of cleaning, repairing, stacking and beau- tifying San Francisco’s Angel Island. Designated one of Amer- ica’s 10 most threatened historic sites by the National Trust for a new Eco Tour. People learn about organic farming, renew- able energy, and biodiversity—all while sipping wines made from 100% certified organic grapes ($30). The grand red wines of Bordeaux are primarily blends of differ- ent grapes. Several wineries offer programs in which people can hone skills at blending wines. At Conn Creek Winery (www.con- ncreek.com) guests create custom blends from barrels contain- ing wine from 14 Napa Valley appellations to take home ($95). Similar sessions are offered in Napa by Franciscan (www.fran- ciscan.com) and Rutherford Hill (www.rutherfordhill.com), and in Sonoma by Ravenswood (www.ravenswood-wine.com). Missouri oak or Nevers French? At Del Dotto Vineyards (www.deldottovineyards.com), guests taste wines “thieved” out of different types of oak barrels from the world’s great forests ($40). Tastings take place in caves hand-dug in the 1800s. Visitors can even participate in the harvest and crush in Sep- tember/October. At the three-day “Grape Camp” (www.sono- magrapecamp.com) offered by the Sonoma County Winegrape Commission, guests not only pick grapes—they also blend their own wines, enjoy barrel samplings, participate in team cooking contests, and enjoy gourmet meals ($1,750 per person double occupancy). Round Pond (www.roundpond.com) in Napa’s Rutherford appellation and Fantesca (www.fantesca.com) near St. Helena also feature harvest programs.

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DAILYARKANSAS OW SKAIR $ 167 To:NEWLEGEND TRAVEL YORK AND TOURS TO 12/15/10 800-295-3436;[email protected];OTH CITIES FamiliarizationTrips INDIAKASHMIRINDIAKASHMIR 11 day Luxury Tour with optional 4 day Nepal extension COS COSTATARICA RICA September 9, 2010 departure. Delhi, Agra Taj Mahal, Agra Red Fort, Jaipur, Fam 1: Rainforest: Sept. 6 & Oct. 18. Fam 2: Beach: Sept. 4 & Oct. 16 Srinagar, Pahalgam Himalayan resort, Mogul gardens and Srinagar city in • 4 Day Luxury RIU Beach Resort package for $199: 3 nights at Costa Rica's Kashmir. Agent $1768 pp sharing, spouse $433, plus agent cost, single sup. all inclusive resort - RIU Guanacaste with all meals, drinks, nightly enter- $597, clients may join at supplement of $879. Airline Departure, security tainment, RT transfersfrom Liberia Intn’l Airport, Taxes extra. Includes: RT Airfares from New York, Inter India flights, Hotels, • 6-Day FAM Rainforest and Beach Combo package for $299, includes addition- Airport transfers, Sightseeing. 4 days Nepal Extension: Agent $687 pp shar- al 2 night stay at Chachagua Rain Forest Lodge, visit to Arenal Volcano. All ing, spouse $176, sg/sup. $265, clients supplement of $357. meals and transfers. 3 night all inclusive RIU Guancaste Resort. Option for pre- Call Himalayan Int'l Tours 516-739-4660, visit www.himalayantours.com registered agents: evening at Tabacon Hot Springs with dinner for $50. Sunny Land Tours: 1-800-783-7839 or visit www.HotFamTrips.com ISRAELISRAEL 10 Night Christian FAM for IATAN, CLIA or TRUE Members EGYPT Vsits Tel Aviv, Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, Megiddo, Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Mt. 10 day Egypt Deluxe Nile Cruise & Tour, December 7 -16, 2010 of Beatitudes, Jordan River, Cana, Nazareth, 6 nights in Jerusalem, Bethlehem. Includes RT air from New York on Egypt Air; 4-nights deluxe Nile Cruise aboard Cost: $1,495 per person, double. Includes: 1 night at the Carlton Tel Aviv in Exec- MS Carnival; 4 night in Cairo at Pyramids Park Hotel; all transfers and 19 meals; utive Royal Floor rooms, 3 nights at the Ron Beach Tiberias on the shores of the 2 full day excursions in Cairo, lunch. Visit the Egyptian Museum, Alabaster Sea of Galilee, 6 nights at the Regency Jerusalem in Club Level rooms, 8 days of Mosque, Ancient Citadel, Pyramids of Giza and the Sphinx, Memphis and touring, most meals, transfers, entrance fees, hotel taxes and more. We will Sakkara. Optional Nile Cruise Shore Excursions Refundable Cost $999, compan- accept one agent per agency only, full-time agents only, and no companions. No ion add $300, subject to $230 in taxes. Book & deposit a group (min. 20) for any single rooms are available.my and business class air is available from the cities 2011 Platinum Egypt Package, you and your companion go FREE on this FAM! around the U.S. on Delta Airlines, via New York or Atlanta. Sunny Land Tours 1-800-783-7839; www.HotFamTrips.Com Yalla Tours 800-644-1595; [email protected]; www.yallatours.com GAGALAPAGOSLAPAGOS ST. KITKITTS/NEVISTS/NEVIS Visiting Quito Queen City of the Andes & the Galapagos Islands Low Air to St. Kitts, Discount Stay at Deluxe Nevis Resort For IATA/CLIA Agents Departs October 25. Includes: RT intn’l air from Miami and RT Galapagos air on LAN Ecuador Airlines; 3 Nights at the Deluxe Fly American Airlines to St. Kitts in the Caribbean for $179 RT, plus applica- Colon Hilton in Quito; City tour of Quito; 4 Nights in the Galapagos Islands ble tax, during June, September and October. Star File: CARIB FAM 10. at Red Mangrove (2 night Santa Cruz, 1 night Floreana and 1 night Isabela Agents must be IATAN. On sister isle of Nevis, overnight at Montpelier Island); 18 Meals or Snacks enflight; All transfers, entrances and land/sea Plantation Resort for $100 nightly in a double, including full American transportation with English speaking guides breakfast, afternoon tea and snorkeling for two, through October 10-30. Tara Tours: 305-278-4464, email: [email protected], visit: American Airlines Reservations: 866-269-5008. Dominique Debay Hotel & www.taratours.com, www.galapagos-amazoncruises.com Resort Management: 888-334-7609, visit www.DDhrm.com. SEPTEMBER 2010 WWW.JAXFAX.COM U.S. • CANADA • HAWAII 69 MESSAGE BOARD

Anguilla Tourist Board Appoints Director

Mrs. Candis Niles with effect from July 26, 2010, is a former panding the existing primary, secondary has been selected employee of the Anguilla Tourist Board, and niche markets and to grow An- as the new Director where she held the position of Deputy Di- guilla’s market share” stated Mrs. Niles. of Tourism with the rector of Tourism from 1995-2004. Particular emphasis will also be placed Anguilla Tourist “I am honored to have been ap- on re-sensitizing the local market to the Board. She replaces pointed to this important position with critical role each individual plays in help- Miss Merlyn Rogers, former Director of the Anguilla Tourist Board. My prime ob- ing the Anguilla Tourist Board to validate Marketing, who had assumed the role of jectives will be to increase visitor arrival its position as the "premier quality desti- Acting Director upon the retirement of figures from the island’s major markets; nation in the Caribbean.” For more in- Mrs. Amelia Vanterpool-Kubisch. increase tourism revenues and create formation visit the Anguilla Tourist Board Mrs. Niles, who assumed her position new avenues for fiscal growth; by ex- at www.anguilla-vacation.com

Travel Bound Appoints New President

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