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18 ISRAEL Celebrating Bauhaus 23 GREECE Tour Operators 26 HUNGARY Beyond Budapest 28 POLAND Industrial Heritage 32 COLOMBIA Economical Escapes 36 CHINA Rural Yunnan Province 38 INDIA In the Lap of Luxury 40 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO 44 BOSTON Favorite Daughter

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E the tombs – and Egypt has ‘em in abundance. Sure, there are the pyramids along E K

C the Nile River, but – check out the new library in Alexandria! Earnest camel touts in M N

A traditional desert garb patrol the key tourist sites, but trendy Cairenes in their Euro - S U S pean designer duds prefer zipping about town in luxury sports cars… PUBLISHER’S CORNER 6 Travel Agents Win Again! EDITOR’S DESK 8 Is Anybody Home? SNAPSHOTS 11 The Month in Review EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 17 Sayed Khalifa, Consul-Dir. of the Egyptian Tourist Authority 31 Charis Papacharalambous Sales & Marketing, Louis Cruise Lines

DESTINATION ARTICLES 34 EL SALVADOR Suchitoto 18 ISRAEL Celebrating Bauhaus 36 CHINA Yunnan Province The city of Tel Aviv has always been a melt - It was not my first trip to China. I O R T E N ing pot of cultures and artistic styles. In the had previously been to Beijing and L L L E E U 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s Tel Aviv was a A

R Shanghai, but this was my first trip M S I D young, thriving city in the midst of… to rural China – to Yunnan … E N 20 AFRICAN SAFARIS On Track for 2009 38 INDIA In the Lap of Luxury India’s tourism industry is forging ahead with a huge growth 23 GREECE ‘s Perpetually Natural Appeal spurt in the luxury category. Like most of the world, global… 26 HUNGARY Beyond Budapest 40 TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO Sustaining Success For half a century beginning in 1867, Austrians and Hungarians This Spring, the eyes of the world were on Trinidad and Tobago were united in their vast central European empire. That as the country hosted the Fifth Summit of the Americas. accounts for a fascinating mix of cultural influences… 44 BOSTON Favorite Daughter 28 POLAND Industrial Heritage 46 CRUISE Not long ago when JF interviewed Jan Rudomina, director of When Small is Indeed, Beautiful . the U.S. based Polish National Tourist Office, he mentioned … Throughout 2009 clients seeking an alternative to the gigantic mega-liners can choose from a host of small ship cruise lines 32 COLOMBIA Cartagena’s Major Makeover that are attracting increasing interest from first- time and…

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Travel Agents Win Again ver the past decade, more and more online. Also, the ease of booking a ticket online gives the consumers are turning to the inter - consumer a sense of empowerment and control over their net when searching for the best air - purchase. However, armed with the information above, a fares. But are they in fact finding the savvy travel agent should be able to convince their client Obest deals? that they, not the internet, are able to provide the best A recent survey by Topaz International suggests not. For flights at the lowest cost. Case in point – online sites do not the past 8 years, Topaz has been comparing bookings of advise consumers which airlines charge fees for checking fares on the internet vs. traditional travel agencies. The bags. These fees could cost a family of four traveling on results have not varied much over that time and show that vacation hundreds of dollars in additional fees. This is infor - in 2008, agent booked fares were equal or lower than inter - mation that you should have at your fingertips as a profes - net booked fares 91 percent of the time, with an average sional travel counselor and is part of the value proposition agent fare of $497, compared to an average Internet fare of you offer your clients. $558, a difference of $61. When you factor in the amount of Now, I realize that many agents don’t want to be bothered time it takes a consumer to search, find and book an online with selling just an airline ticket. It is time consuming and fare and what that time is worth to them monetarily, the offers little reward. However, by allowing/encouraging your savings are even greater and certainly justify the $25-$50 client to book their air only trip online, you are opening Pan - service fee most agents are charging these days. dora’s box. With the advances in dynamic tour packaging So why do consumers continue to waste their time and and cruise reservations online, it won’t be long before these money booking airfares online when travel agents will do clients are booking those products online as well. the job for less? I believe the answer comes down to two More information on the research quoted above as well as things: perception and empowerment. There is a perception additional studies can be found on Topaz International’s on the part of the consumer (largely a result of online website: www.etopaz.com . agency ad campaigns) that they will get the “best deal” Douglas Cooke, CTC, Publisher

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EDITOR’S DESK

Is Anybody Home? ortunately, it now looks as they will take a leisure trip this summer through early though the answer to that fall. question will be negative, This month, JF is featuring several “exotic” destinations according to the U.S. Travel that are indeed, good values for cost-conscious clients. Take Association’s (USTA) annual a look at the spectacular popularity of Egypt, Greece’s per - Fsummer travel forecast, Ameri - petually enticing island vacations and review how to best cans are expected to take 322 mil - utilize Louis Cruises’ island hopping vacations. Central lion domestic leisure trips during June, July and August Europe and Hungary’s wine-tasting, and soon-to-be culture 2009. True, that reflects a decline of 2.2 percent com - capital of Europe, the city of Pecs, also a UNESCO World pared to last summer, but still carries with it the sense Heritage site. And, deeper still in the heart of Central Europe that leisure travel remains resilient. is Poland with its onion domed churches and castles or, plan Daytripping and or long weekend getaways are on the and book ahead for the Year of Chopin in 2010 or Oberam - American travel radar screen especially since lodging and meragau. Tour operators report sales are slow presumably airfares are down by 6.8 percent and 4.1 percent, respec - groups are also waiting out the season until sales show up. tively, through the first quarter of 2009 compared to the But this is a buyer’s market so from what we hear, prices same period in 2008. are “negotiable.” Understandably, because international travelers spend an This month, industry professionals will participate in average of $4,500 per trip to the U.S., the USTA views this Caribbean Week in New York, which is bound to highlight as the most efficient form of economic stimulus. more deals, more opportunities that will not necessarily But, travel deals are enticing Americans to travel, repeat themselves for a good long while. I passed a bill - especially at the last minute. And the market of "unde - board recently that said: Bill Gates introduced Microsoft - cided" leisure travelers looms large: an estimated 38 Word during a recession. million U.S. adults have not yet decided whether or not Maria Lisella, Editor Free Hotel Nights Worldwide

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Sky Bird & Continental Continental Airlines and Sky Bird Travel & Tours, a leading national airline Consolidator brought together 150 trav - el agents to a great interactive presen - tation over cocktails & dinner at the Park Central Hotel, New York. Arvin Shah, President of Sky Bird Travel, addressed the future of the travel business, a key concern for the agents present in the audience. Pictured left to right are Allen Richards, National Sales Manager - Tour and Leisure Sales; Vic Kerckhoff, Director of Leisure Sales; Dave Hilfman ,Senior VP Worldwide Sales; Arvin Shah, President - Sky Bird Travel & Tours Inc.; and Ravindra Lal, Manager – Sky Bird Travel & Tours Inc. Jamaica Lauds Excellent Service Celebrants applaud proudly as Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett congratulates National Champi - on Individual Fiona Hartley, room atten - dant at the Beaches Boscobel Resort and Golf Club where she’s provided guests with excellent service since 2002. The inaugural Tourism Service Excellence Awards took place Friday, April 24 at the Ritz Carlton Resort & Spa in Montego Bay. The program was created to rec - ognize organizations and individuals who display exceptional commitment, leader - ship and innovation in customer service and care. Pictured Left to Right are: Carrole Guntley, Director General, Ministry of Tourism; Michael Campbell, National Champion Organization, Island Car Rentals; Fiona Hartley; Edmund Bartlett, Minister of Tourism, Jamaica; Jennifer Griffith, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Tourism; Ian Neita, Executive Director, Tourism Enhancement Fund; Earl Patrick, Executive Director, Tourism Product Development Company.) Palace of the Lost City at Sun City Recently, a group of Leading Hotels of the World representatives visited The Table Bay in Cape Town, The Palace of the Lost City in Sun City and The Royal Livingstone in Zambia. Pictured from left are Chef Neil, Nathalie Debonnet, Carol Maldonado, Allison Conner, Stephanie Pearson, Anthony Pellegrino, Joanne Lucas, Tanya Forsythe. 50th Anniversary of Leakeys’ Discovery of First Humanoid Skull Tanzania Tourist Board, together with Ethiopian Airlines Journeys, Asante Safaris, Dhana Safaris and Serena Hotels & Lodges, launched an “Archaeology Lovers’ Tour” to Tanzania/Ethiopia at the Archaeo - logical Institute of America (AIA) /Archaeology Mag - azine’s Gala Dinner, April 28, 2009 at Capitale in New York City. The special event, which honored Harrison Ford and the Samuel H. Kress Foundation for their respective roles in uplifting the profile of archaeology, was hosted by author, TV host and renowned archaeologist James Delgado. A Trip to Ethiopia and Tanzania was featured in the live auction at the Gala Dinner. From Left: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Augustine Mahiga, Tanzania’s Permanent Representative to the UN in New York; Renny Hunt, Asante Safaris; James Delgado, Gala Host; Karen Hoffman, TTB USA; and Gobena Mikael, Regional Director, North and South America, Ethiopian Airlines.

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By Susan McKee

he 21st century has arrived in this fabled land of sun Starting Point and stones, but tourists don’t come to see the newest Most tours start in Cairo, because that’s where the inter - marvels. They want to see the sphinx, the temples, the national airport is located. After a few days to recover a bit tombs – and Egypt has ‘em in abundance. from jet lag and hit the high spots, it’s off to the south of the TSure, there are the pyramids along the Nile River, but – country – called Upper Egypt. Abu Simbel, Aswan and Luxor check out the new library in Alexandria! Earnest camel touts are easily accessible by both air and Nile River boat. Ten in traditional desert garb patrol the key tourist sites, but days – and it’s back home, with all the high spots checked trendy Cairenes in their European designer duds prefer zip - off the lifetime list. ping about town in luxury sports cars. Stop to watch a If that’s all your client wants to do, a travel agent’s job is demonstration on how to make paper from a papyrus reed, easy. Hundreds of inbound operators provide buses, step-on aMarchnd yo u09’ll pRedroba bSealy s p o2/11/09t the la te s10:10t mod eAMl o f Pagecell p h1one in the guide service, airplane reservations and river boats – in craftsman’s pocket. whatever language required. Individual travelers with specif - ic requests require a bit more research, but this is a country WINTER 2009-2010 of entrepreneurs who’ll design whatever itinerary your cus - monasteries tomer desires. That said, because it’s a country of entrepreneurs, expect of thelonely desert the usual press to visit perfume, papyrus and carpet shops plus: where the guides have “previous arrangements.” Shopping Cairo,Cairo, Petra is part of the fun of travel, but remind clients that prices aren’t exactly bargains in tourist locations. andand LuxorLuxor Even along a shopping street such as Khan El Khalili Old Market, prices are geared for tourists rather than locals and things aren’t always what they seem. Saffron, for example, should be stamens from Crocus Sativus, but if on closer examination (take a sniff) it looks like red-dyed straw, keep looking. December Through March 12 Day Cruise-Tours Classical Sites Including a week long Red Sea exploration Cairo’s highlights (of course) the Pyramids of Giza, and the aboard the 104-passenger expedition vessel M/S ANDREA! sphinx, but there’s also the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, Your clients will explore the remote Christian Monasteries of the the Coptic Quarter, Memphis and Saqqara (for starters). Egyptian Desert: St. Catherine’s, St. Paul’s and St. Anthony’s. Visit The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities is so crammed with the Land of Pharaohs of Luxor and discover the Rose-Red City of artifacts that even the staff sometimes loses track of what Petra in Jordan, all in the company of distinguished scholars. They ancient relic is where. According to gossip, it’d take more will enjoy comfort and convenience as well as great food and than nine months to see it all – even if one allotted just a service while aboard the M/S ANDREA, plus deluxe hotel accom- minute for each item on display. Although no cameras are modations in Cairo and Luxor offered during the months when an allowed, you’ll see families taking pictures of each other escape to warm and sunny weather is most welcome. with their cell phones when the guards’ backs are turned. Rates start at just $3,350 (Cruise only) OR A new museum is under construction, but until it’s fin - $4,950 (complete Cruise-Land Tour) ished, visitors will wander the dimly-lit corridors where there’s a surprise around every corner. Don’t miss (for an 800-683-6767 extra charge) visiting the Mummy Room – the famous ones 24 Vanderventer Ave., Port Washington, NY 11050 are there. www.elegantcruises.com, [email protected] The Copts are the indigenous Christians of Egypt. Having

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Right: Camels in front of the Saqqara Step Pyramid

survived the Muslim onslaught, they’re still hunkered down in an area on the southern side of Cairo. Several churches (especially the Church of St. George) are open for visitors, who also might enjoy the Coptic Museum. Also located in the Coptic Quarter is the Ben Ezra E E

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sun. Fenced off for seem - than eight million). ingly perpetual reconstruc - It’s here on the western tion, it’s nonetheless edge of the Nile Delta picturesque. where the river meets the Memphis (about 12 miles Mediterranean that the south of Cairo) was founded largest library in the world around 3100 BCE by was assembled, only to Menes, the pharaoh who burn down during the united Upper and Lower Roman era (the cause is in Egypt. Destroyed centuries dispute, but the timing is ago, today the site is an around 50 BCE). E

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served as a necropolis for S opened near the site of Memphis. The distinctive the old. Designed by Step Pyramid of Djoser (Netjerikhet) is found here. Snøhetta, a Norwegian architectural firm, it includes space Cairo is replete with five-star hotels. Be sure to check cur - for more than eight million books – but it’s also the site of rent charges for buffet breakfasts and internet access when the only external backup for the Internet Archive. A tour quoting daily rates to your clients: the “essential extras” includes the library’s temporary and permanent museum mount up fast. collections. For information on tours of the Bibliotheca Just a 2-1/2 to three-hour train ride northwest of Cairo is Alexandrina, [email protected] the even-older city of Alexandria. Most Americans have Of course, there are antiquities to see in Alexandria, too. heard of the place, founded by Alexander the Great about The high point (quite literally) is the Pompeii Column, some 334 BCE. Novelist Lawrence Durrell’s “Alexandria Quartet” 100 feet of Aswan pink granite. Nearby are the Kom al- was set here. With about four million people, it’s the second Shuqafa Catacombs, dating from the first and second cen - largest city in Egypt (Cairo’s population clocks in at more turies CE. Out on the far end of the corniche, the Qaitbay

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WWW.JAXFAX.COM JUNE 2009 15 Khan El Khalili street market.

Fort (built in 1480) stands on the site of the fabled Alexan - dria lighthouse. Two classic (and classy) hotels welcome guests in down - town Alexandria, just a block from the Mediterranean: the Sofitel Cecil Alexandria (built in 1929) and Paradise Inn’s Le Metropole (opened in 1902). Both are right on the main square, Saad Zaghloul, and both are four-star properties. World War II buffs may want to journey about 70 miles fur - ther west to El Alamein, where both a military museum and cemeteries memorialize the site of the 1942 battle when British troops defeated the Germans. E

A boat trip on the Nile is de rigueur for visitors. The pace is E K C M

slow and the vistas range from ancient temples to contem - N A S U porary farmers. Numerous companies offer all level of cruis - S ing amenities and escorted (or not) shore visits. A faster new era in civil aviation history in Egypt on April 27. The 210 way to get between Cairo and Upper Egypt is by plane. Fre - passengers on the flight were welcomed by top figures of quent service on Egyptair links Abu Simbel, Aswan and the Ministry of Civil Aviation and its subsidiaries, as well as Luxor. top executives from EgyptAir. The new terminal is equipped Matching Clients with the Destination with state-of-the-art services for luggage handling, and very spacious waiting areas in front of the gates with all facilities. Traveling in Egypt is at once familiar and strange – it’s not In addition, the boarding of the plane is done through a destination for those making their first trip outside the U.S. bridges. The terminal serves both domestic and international For starters: don’t drink the water and wash your hands fre - traffic, which offers more convenience for tourists. The new quently. Dress modestly (no sleeveless tops or shorts); Terminal has been allocated only for EgyptAir and Star don’t forget a hat and sunscreen. Alliance Members. In a later stage, EgyptAir will transfer the As is true in many destinations throughout the world, this domestic flights to the new terminal, then the rest of is a culture lubricated by baksheesh – tips. You can either EgyptAir flights. play dumb or carry a wad of 1 pound notes (about 18 cents) On June 2, 2009, Egypt Air will re-launch its service from to hand out lavishly. Note: Coins are worth so little in Egypt Cairo to Dar es Salaam, making it easier for visitors to com - that they’re more of an historical artifact than a currency. bine two world class destinations very popular with Ameri - Assume that nothing is free. You want to ride that camel? can travelers, Tanzania and Egypt. A Star Alliance member, Of course, there’s a charge. But there’s also a request for Egypt Air flights departs four times a week from New York payment for taking someone’s photograph or helping you lift City to Dar es Salaam, with a stopover in Cairo on the return your suitcase onto the baggage-screening belt at the airport, from Tanzania. Visit www.egyptair.com so forewarn clients to be firm but not rude. For train travel, contact Egyptian Rail Roads The upside of this system is that it’s likely that a little bak - www.egyptrail.gov.eg/docs/index.html sheesh will help you jump the queue at a tourist attraction For more information, contact the Egyptian Tourist or get the right directions when you’ve made the wrong Authority, 212-332-2570; E-mail [email protected]; turn, so surrender to the culture at hand. www.egypt travel.com Getting There For consolidator airfares and tour packages to Egypt EgyptAir’s daily service to New York JFK, was the inaugu - see page 62 of the Listings Section ral flight that took off from Cairo’s new Terminal 3 to mark a

16 JUNE 2009 WWW.J AXFAX. COM EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW By Maria Lisella

Egypt’s Great Fortune

gypt is now preparing for cen - Sea and the New Valley. ter stage when President JF: Any noteworthy travel patterns? Obama will deliver a speech ETA : Primarily that seasonality is fast in Cairo this month to encour - disappearing – Egypt is becoming a age this powerful ally in the year round destination although it is EMiddle East to take its rightful position quite hot in August. as a leader in the region. After being JF: Are there any new developments on the buffeted by the Bush Administration religious tourism front? for the past eight years, the country is ETA : The Route of the Holy Family is exuberant on this occasion. Its tourism of particular interest to Christian travel - many of the sightseeing stops. officials are also thrilled because poli - ers as Jesus’ family sought refuge JF: What about big-ship cruising? tics always has a direct impact on from King Herod’s reign of persecution ETA : For now, about half a dozen big- tourism. and lived in Egypt for four years. We name lines (Costa, Crystal, Cunard, While other countries are mitigating have tracked and developed this partic - MSC, Norwegian, Oceania, Princess, the damage of a terrible downturn in ular program, and have repaved the Radisson Seven Seas, Royal visitor arrivals, Egypt is smacking its route as part of a policy to revive and Caribbean, Seaborn, Silversea) call at lips at the record-breaking visitor give prominence to religious landmarks ports such as Port Said and Alexandria. arrivals the country has been experi - such as this one. Although there are This year, we participated in trade encing in the last two years – 12.8 mil - other routes, this includes about 20 to shows like SeaTrade with the Port lion worldwide, 65% of which 25 destinations along their route and it Authority of Port Said to let cruise lin - originates in Europe and 319,000 resonates with religious travelers. ers know we have facilities and itiner - marks the highest number of visitors JF: Egypt is not normally known as a golf aries. from the U.S. According to Sayed M. destination, is it? JF: Are there emerging destinations agents Khalifa , Consul-Director U.S. and Latin ETA : That may be so, but we see this may be unfamiliar with? America of the Egyptian Tourist Author - as a link to the Incentive or MICE mar - ETA : Western Egypt, while not usually ity (ETA), Egypt has already seen a ket. In just 10 years, Egypt has gone visited by first-timers, is lined with 20% leap in worldwide arrivals this from its original three standard-bearers wonderful oases and the Valley of the quarter over the same quarter in 2008; to almost 20 world- class golf courses Golden Mummies with tombs that and a small but significant four percent – with many more under construction date back to Roman times. A Master rise from the U.S. market. Khalifa or planned. The courses are spread Plan is in place to develop the Red Sea expressed some surprise but overall, right across the country: from the his - coastal areas such as Marsa Alam. says this success was a long time in toric heart of Cairo, and Cleopatra’s JF: Has air access improved? coming. home city, Alexandria to a pristine ETA : EgyptAir schedules daily nonstop stretch of the Mediterranean coast; or flights to Cairo and Delta operates five JF: To what do you credit this unprecedent - clients can send a drive soaring weekly flights; all the European carriers ed success? towards the Luxor mountains where have easy connections for Cairo; flying ETA : We attribute it to four major fac - the pharaohs of ancient Egypt were time from New York is about 10 and a tors: Value for money vs. the Euro buried; and sink putts on Red Sea Riv - half hours. zone; the exchange rate for the Egypt - iera courses from the Sinai Peninsula JF: What is the best way for agents to get ian pound is currently about 5.5: U.S. to the northern and western Red Sea to know Egypt? $1; Product is very attractive; Cultural - coasts. ETA : Roadshows are scheduled ly, it cannot be beat from the Pyramids JF: Is there a cap on the number of ships throughout the year and a new series to Aswan; and finally the diversity of that are allowed to cruise the Nile, usually will be coming up in October stopping product. On this last point we have a part of everyone’s first trip to Egypt? in New York, Boston and Los Angeles. been working for the past 20 years ETA : There is a limit to the number of Our website also has an E-learning pro - developing beyond the obvious cultural cruise ships and we had to stop issuing gram that will be launched by the end assets we have to include things like permits beyond 300 ships. However at of this month. It involves three chap - adventure and desert tourism, religious the entrance to Lake Nasser we do ters before one becomes an Egypt tourism, the MICE market (incentives limit the arrival to six to eight ships a Specialist. We highly recommend that and meetings), golf (we now have 17 day as that is also the source of drink - travelers, especially first-timers, that tournament-ready courses), and there ing water. they use travel agents to make their are diving opportunities year round in We are in the process of developing arrangements. the Gulf of Aqaba on the Red Sea at more centers and berthing facilities For more information, contact the Sharm El-Sheikh. Wellness facili - along the Nile to reduce the risks of Egyptian Tourist Authority, 212-332- ties are beginning to be developed disembarking and crossing the many 2570; E-mail [email protected]; as well in Aswan, along the Red ships that are often berthing along www.egypt travel.com

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Celebrating Bauhaus in Israel he city of Tel Aviv has always been a melting pot of cul - tures and artistic styles. In the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s Tel Aviv was a young, thriving city in the midst of eco - nomic, social, cultural and geographical change. It was

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“The White City” was built. The architects and designers of L E A R S the city could not imagine that their choice of the Bauhaus I style of architecture would eventually make Tel Aviv the Tel Aviv Performing Arts Center (TAPAC) largest open-air Bauhaus museum in the world. “BAUHAUS” is the common term for the Staatliches Bauhaus style adopted in the 1930s. Set at the foot of the Bauhaus, an art and architecture school in Germany that Bahai Gardens the picturesque German Colony was founded operated from 1919 to 1933, and for its approach to design in the nineteenth century by German Templars who came to that it publicized and taught. The Bauhaus, the most impor - establish a Christian community in the Holy Land. tant and most influential school of design of the 20th centu - At the end of the 1920s a railroad was built to link Manda - ry, was founded by Walter Gropius in the German city of tory Palestine to Jordan. A white railway station at the bor - Weimar in 1919. der was built in the Bauhaus style with clean lines and a roof Beyond Germany, its philosophy caught on in New York, that rests upon square pillars, rounded on one side and Chicago, and in Israel’s Haifa and Tel Aviv. As a result of square on the other. The station can be seen only within the immigration to Israel by German Jews in the 1930’s, Ger - framework of organized tours that leave from the area of the many’s Bauhaus architecture movement found a new identi - Israeli-Jordanian border. The graffiti on the walls add to its ty in Tel Aviv and the city is home to more Bauhaus historical value. buildings than any city on earth. So much so that Tel Aviv’s “White City” – as the Bauhaus neighborhoods are known – Parallel Events has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. From sleek glass and steel skyscrapers to the matte black It was because of the “White City” that Tel Aviv was minimalism of high-end stereo components to the familiar added to the list of 56 historical cities in the world in 2003, pictograms for men's and ladies' washrooms - in thousands, and became one of the few modern cities to be declared a maybe millions of ways, the look and feel of life today traces world heritage site by UNESCO. back to a single design school in Germany that existed for The “White City” is a residential neighborhood in the heart only 14 years, from 1919 to 1933. of Tel Aviv. The neighborhood consisted of 4,000 buildings The Bauhaus art school existed in three German cities that were built during the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s of which (Weimar from 1919 to 1925, Dessau from 1925 to 1932, about 1,000 are still standing today. Berlin from 1932 to 1933), under three different architect- The buildings, designed by the best architects in the city, directors. Today – the Bauhaus sites in Weimar and Dessau drew on the Bauhaus style invented in post First World War designated as UNESCO World Heritage sites. Germany. Bauhaus design philosophy attempted to create a For more information, contact the Israel Ministry of new, simple architectural language based on clean forms Tourism at 888-77-ISRAEL; www.goisrael.com that met people’s everyday needs. In Tel Aviv, the Bauhaus style gave rise to a typical Israeli style that was suitable to the hot Mediterranean climate and the city’s turbulent atmosphere. The simple, square white buildings sought austere beauty from the asymmetrical play between various geometric shapes. Round terraces were built alongside square windows, flat roofs, and tall pillars. Ceilings were higher and rooms larger than usual and large windows overlooking the urban panorama were open to the pleasant evening breeze. In keeping with the Israeli tradition of warm hospitality, the terraces of these homes served as meeting places for the residents and their neighbors as well as friends passing by. Visitors to Tel Aviv can visit these buildings in the area of Rothschild, Bialik, and Dizengoff streets, marvel at the beau - ty of the houses, and sense their great contribution to the city’s architecture. For consolidator airfares and tour packages to Israel The impact of Bauhaus was not only in Tel Aviv. Haifa’s see page 62-63 of the Listings Section recently renovated German Colony reveals vestiges of the

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Dan Hotels N L E A R S I - V I

A Legend with a Future V A L E T

By Maria Lisella L E T O

ot long ago, Hillary Clinton was wined and dined H N A and stayed at the King David Jerusalem on her D first visit to Israel as the U.S. Secretary of State. Ashkelon and Haifa represent yet another level of service. Of Her delegation occupied 154 rooms with Clinton these, the Dan Gardens in Haifa is among the most popular as staying in the Royal Suite and using the Presiden - many of the rooms face the Bahai Gardens. Ntial Suite for interviews. Such State visits and celebrity sight - Common to all Dan properties are central locations, in clus - ings are not uncommon at the King David, flagship property ters, often with a choice from luxury to three and four-star prop - of the Dan Hotels . While King David property is 75 years erties (although there is no star system in Israel), some of which young, the Dan Hotel group was born in 1931. At that time, cater to those who are more price sensitive. In all there are Israel counted about 600 people living in what was still the three properties each in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa, two each in British Mandate of Palestine. Eilat and Caesarea, all of which span all of Israel from north to Back then there was a shortage of everything, the least of south. Rates are all based on a bed and breakfast plan, which which were upscale properties in which to host the new includes an enormous buffet breakfast at every property. country’s guests. Visionaries suggested the new country of To develop brand loyalty, Dan is reaching out to the younger Israel needed at least one upscale hotel in Tel Aviv. The generation through its boutique properties and to the very group purchased a 31-room pension from a German woman young through its Danilands, a children’s program, which has and the Dan Tel Aviv soon arrived in its place with its striking been operating for many years. From time to time the proper - Yaacov Agam’s rainbow colored wall facing the Mediter - ties conduct wine tastings as Israeli wines are winning more ranean seafront. Known as one of the leading pioneers of accolades. kinetic art, though his work is usually quite abstract, there was nothing abstract about Agam’s use of light and color in Beyond Israel this extraordinary property. Although the Dan Hotel group estimates that about 70 per - cent of its clientele is comprised of international tourists, Moving Toward a Better World and just 30 percent represents business, that ratio can vary How does a legend improve itself? JF posed this question to from property to property. So it was with some surprise Rafi Baerii, VP Sales & Marketing of Dan Hotels, who has been when Dan announced it was interested in developing “new in his position for 11 years. “In all of its history, Dan has never builds” throughout India. closed or sold a hotel,” he said, “and in today’s world we contin - Hoteliers and industry insiders have speculated for years ue to have the courage to be optimistic.” Baeri indicated that about where Dan Hotels would go next in the world. Baeri the Dan group has hit upon a development strategy for the confided the company examined many markets over the future as well. years and settled on an emerging market in Asia: India. To deliver uncompromisingly good results, the Dan Hotel cor - “There were many reasons why India was chosen say over porate culture is uncompromising: During the past 15 years Dan China, for instance – English is widely spoken, for example, Hotels has invested about $20-$25 million in renovations, refur - which makes business easier and it is a country with a great bishments, representing about 12 to 15 percent of its revenue; need for good business hotels,” said Baeri. Expect to see changes include the addition of a boutique brand within its port - Dan banners in places such as Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, folio; and there are no franchises, or management contracts, so catering to the business community, both international and all the investments are returned to the two most important domestic. Dan has already broken ground for the first 250- aspects -- human resources and the physical plant of each room property that is going up in Bangalore, the Silicon Val - member property. ley of India. Among the latest improvements are the new lobby and the Dan Hotels still counts agents as its major source of book - new “D” restaurants at the Dan Tel Aviv, which faces the ings – averaging about 85-90% -- while it maintains frequent Mediterranean and what amounts to be a hotel in a hotel at the flyer programs with El Al, Lufthansa and Delta . Airlift from Dan Panorama where 150 rooms are in the “Smart Room” cat - the U.S. will increase when USAir inaugurates service from egory, meaning there are built-in computers as well as other Philadelphia in July; Continental also operates frequent innovations. “D’s”chef, Rafi Cohen, worked at the King David. service to Israel. A number of tour operators also feature The Dan Hotel group currently counts 13 properties in its port - Dan Hotels in their programs. For more information, contact folio ranging from the super luxury properties of the King David New York-based Gabi Mor, Director of Marketing and Sales in Jerusalem to the newest addition and 13th member of the for North America who can assist agents on all inquiries, group -- the Dan Boutique in Jerusalem, located on Hebron with full support for special requests, FIT's, and Groups, Road just minutes from the Old City Walls, which saw a $16 800-223-7773/4 ; for descriptions of room categories and million investment last year. The Dan Garden properties in suites, visit www.danhotels.com

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The Obama Factor Keeps Safaris On Track

By Maria Lisella he recent inauguration of President Barack Obama is more than a landmark in America’s political history, it is also an opportunity for the travel and tourism industry to take a more focused approach to increasing visitors Tand investment in Africa from the U.S. “All over Africa, we can see how excited everyone is “right after the elections and the holidays we resumed normal about President Obama’s connection to the continent,” said — if not higher — quote requests on bookings to Tanzania.“ Edward Bergman, ATA Executive Director. “We have already Kent Redding of Adventures in Africa states “Bookings are seen a surge in interest about travel specials to Africa not starting to pick up in 2009. From our standpoint, we are cau - only to Kenya, where President Obama traces his roots, but tiously optimistic for 2009—so optimistic that I’ve hired a Direc - also throughout East Africa.” tor of Sales and Marketing, and am increasing marketing Tour operators and tourism officials are reporting steady sales activities such as the New York Times Travel Show, and more.” for safaris to Africa this year although with a few twists and “Business was good to Tanzania in 2008,” reports Brad Ford, turns. For instance, while many first-timers are showing up on Director of Business Development, G.A.P. Adventures in Cana - safaris to the classical destinations of East Africa and South da, “and early indicators tell us we will be up 25-30% across the Africa, the more exotic locales such as Namibia are not selling board there in 2009. Our Tanzania safari trips (trips that spend as well as some had expected. Ranging from travel in the classi - most if not all of the time in Tanzania) were up 20% this past cal destinations of Kenya and Tanzania in East Africa to the year, compared to the previous year and Kilimanjaro trekking Southern African jewels of Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe and trips were up about 43% compared to the previous year.” South Africa, add Namibia’s newfound appeal to the enormous Encouraged by strong sales and consumer interest in its new variety of products currently on the market. flying safari expeditions by classic airliner, luxury travel provider Dave Herbert, CEO, of African Travel Inc. (ATI), says, “Kenya Travcoa is announcing more expeditions for 2010. business was certainly down in 2008. The political unrest did Due to the success of the sold-out “Once in a Lifetime” and have an affect, no doubt. However, our 2009 sales show a solid nearly sold-out “By Royal Invitation” flying safaris in 2009, Trav - recovery. A point of interest: our sales to Tanzania in 2008 set an coa will offer similar multi-region grand expeditions in 2010. It is all time company record. We surmise that many clients originally also planning a new journey that will cross the African continent headed for Kenya, switched to Tanzania. So they stayed in the from the Indian Ocean to the Atlantic including the Kalahari East Africa region versus booking into Southern Africa.” Call Desert, Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Mozambique and Zululand. 800-421-8907; E-mail [email protected]; “Whether travelers want to learn about Africa’s place in world www.africantravelinc.com affairs, understand game conservation or immerse themselves Peter Mwenguo, Managing Director, Tanzania Tourist Board, in the culture, these flying safaris allow for that personal discov - said, “In a year when people are conscious about cost/value, ery,” said Dr. Loel Fenwick, a fourth-generation South African Tanzania offers an excellent travel experience where the dollar who will lead the expeditions. “These are journeys with a pur - buys much more than in other countries.” pose, in which everyone participates.” Call 866-591-0070; Likewise, Kenya, East Africa’s other safari nation has recently www.travcoa.com dropped visa fees by 50% and offers free visas to children At Safari Ventures based in Florida, Rumit Mehta, Direc - under 16 years old. “This announcement eases costs for travel - tor of Business Development in New York City, feels that ers” said Moira Smith, General Manager Goway’s AFRICAEx - many Americans are fulfilling a dream in keeping and/or cre - perts, ‘A family of four would currently pay $200 in visa costs. ating travel plans to Tanzania. “In the last five or so years, With the revised pricing structure this is a reduced to $50.” Safari Ventures has seen a steady growth of clients from To that end, Goway has come up with a new offer. “Taking business schools and universities who are interested in the children on safari could be one of the most memorable experi - intellectual and cultural heritage of Tanzania. There are more ences of a lifetime,” states Smith, “and while many game than enough value-added hotels, safaris and other attrac - lodges have age restrictions, Goway has put together a four- tions to keep them booking this year.” night family friendly deal where the first child under 12 stays Lynn Newby-Fraser of Africa Dream Safaris said, “Despite free, the second child pays $596 when sharing with their par - the economic gloom there still seem to be people who are look - ents.” Call 800-387-8850; www.goway.com ing for a trip-of-a-lifetime and interestingly they’re looking to Tan - Jo Bertone, USA Director of Naipenda Safaris , has seen no zania for the experience. I think that people are beginning to evidence of a travel slowdown when it comes to Tanzania. recognize that the Serengeti is not only the undisputed champi - “While the media was filled with doom and gloom for the past on for wildlife viewing and that the overall quality of safari avail - few months about the U.S. economy in general,” she says, able to them in Tanzania is nothing short of superb.”

20 JUNE 2009 WWW.J AXFAX. COM New Markets on the Rise Additional Air Access ATI’s Herbert mentioned that, “Honeymoons are big right On June 2, 2009, Egypt Air will re-launch its service from now. Despite the economic conditions, these traditional Cairo to Dar es Salaam, making it easier for visitors to com - ‘rites of passage’ continue as usual. People are still getting bine two world class destinations very popular with Ameri - married (and maybe even more so now) and they are still can travelers, Tanzania and Egypt. A Star Alliance member. celebrating by going on honeymoon. Africa is one of the top Egypt Air flights will now depart four times a week from honeymoon choices.” New York City to Dar es Salaam, with a stopover in Cairo on Additionally, he added that another ‘rite’ seems to be the the return from Tanzania. multi-generational bonding. We are seeing many large family With Dar es Salaam as the gateway for the Southern Cir - groups traveling on safari now. Grandpa is taking all the kids cuit, visitors can take this opportunity to visit one of the and grandkids. Perhaps the last big family trip before who- most beautiful and unexplored areas in Tanzania. The high - knows-what-will-happen. lights in the South are Ruaha, the second largest National As evidence, South Africa’s Shamwari Game Reserve Park in Africa and the Selous, the largest game reserve in has recently announced that it now offers a special “Kids on Africa and a World Heritage Site. Safari” program where, for the first time, kids as young as Jessica O’Keefe, CTC, Eastern/Midwest Regional Sales four years of age have the chance of a lifetime to see the Manager, Egypt Air said “Egypt Air has helped position the Big Five (lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and Cape buffalo), member carriers of the Star Alliance as the major alliance view a special educational film, visit the Born Free Founda - serving Africa, with half of our members flying to the African tion and Shamwari’s Rehab Centre, and stay at a traditional continent. African lodge. This new service to Dar es Salaam is just one example of our efforts to provide service to some of Africa’s great desti - IN THE NEWS nations. We are confident that these new routes will expand U.S. travel for both Tanzania and Egypt with the ease of booking one overseas flight.” New Art-Themed Property in Tel Aviv Visit www.egyptairnyc.com Travelers to Israel this spring will be able to stay in one of the world's most artistically imaginative hotels, The Art + For consolidator airfares and tour packages Hotel in Tel Aviv. The Art + Hotel features artworks by some to Africa see pages 70-71; for the Middle East see of Israelis leading artists including Zadok Ben David, Sigalit pages 62-63 of the Listings Section Landau and Maya Attoun. The Art + Hotel, Tel Aviv, is dedicated to featuring art by leading Israeli artists, from huge murals on each floor to video art by internationally renowned artist Sigalit Landau in the lobby. Retro-style furniture combines clean, modern design plus features a 1,200 square foot gallery that exhibits Israeli art and a rooftop sundeck, from which guests can watch the sun set over the Mediterranean. A rich Israeli breakfast is served in the library, amongst art books ... and magazines. Each of the 62 guestrooms, including eight junior suites, has multi-channel cable TV, coffee and tea facilities, a mini- fridge, a safe (suitable for a personal computer), free wi-fi internet access, and a phone with voice mail. The Art + Tel Aviv Hotel is a short walk from the veteran art galleries on Gordon Street and a short cab ride from the many new art galleries in southern Tel Aviv and Jaffa. Rates for the special inaugural pricing range from $110 for one adult in a room to $193 for two adults and two chil - dren in two rooms; a seven-night minimum is required. All rates are per night including a full Israeli breakfast. Call + 972-3-5425555; E-mail [email protected]; www.atlas.co.il Helicopter Tours are Back at Sun City Helicopter rides are back at Sun City. Guests staying at the Sun City Resort properties can now book their helicop - ter tours at the Welcome Center. For only $50.80 per per - son, the scenic flights gives tourists a bird’s eye-view of the marvelous landscapes and unique South African wildlife, making their trip an unforgettable experience. Visit www.suninternational.com

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BEST BUYS $ EGYPT, JORDAN AND ISRAEL $ ISRAEL 385 4 Indus Travels combines Egypt, Jordan and 119 9 Travelers flying El Al’s economy class can Israel on this 12-day program that visits the Pyramids of enjoy special summer savings between June 20 and August Cheops, the most colossal ever built, the Sphinx of Giza, the 19, 2009 with low roundtrip fares (including the fuel sur - Cairo Museum, St. Catherine’s Monastery, visits the city of charge) for $1,199 from New York (JFK/Newark) and $1,499 Petra in Jordan as well as the Biblical sites of Jerusalem fol - from Los Angeles. lowed by a drive along the Jordan Valley to the Land of Families seeking a group getaway this summer can “dou - Galilee to visit the "Mt. of Beatitudes," followed by rest and ble dip” by combining these low economy class fares with relaxation on the beach in Tel Aviv. the special EL AL family fare; the first child between the Accommodations are in superior classed hotels such as ages of 2 and 11 traveling with two adults receives a 10% the Shepherd Hotel, Wadi El Raha, Golden tulip, Days Inn, discount, the second child receives a 50% discount and Dan Panorama and the Holiday Inn or can be upgraded to there is 25% off for the third, fourth and fifth child. include deluxe properties such as the Ramses Hilton, the Call 800-223-6700; www.elal.com InterContinental Aqaba, Marrriott Petra, Crowne Plaza, King David in Jerusalem or the Sheraton Tiberius. The program is $ KENYA divided into three nights in Cairo, one each in St. Cather - 172 0 Few areas of the world are as wealthy with ine’s, Aqaba, Petra and Tiberius, and two each in Amman natural wonders and offer such a kaleidoscope of memo - and Jerusalem. rable images such as in Kenya. Long time recognized as the Call 866-978-2997 ; E-mail [email protected] or visit home of the traditional safari, SITA's Classic Kenya 11-day www.industravels.com program, one of the tour operator's most popular tours, is also one of best values. Classic Kenya allows guests to trav - $ EGYPT el by road between camps, to take in every experience that 219 9 FIT has reduced the price of an air-inclusive Kenya has to offer. 15-day trip through Egypt that starts with history and cul - Another popular program is “Masai Footsteps,” a seven- ture, sails the Nile for four nights and ends with three nights day program that visits Nairobi, Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru at the all-inclusive Al Nabila Grand Makadi Resort on the Red and Amboseli National Park. Laudie Hanou, SITA's Vice Sea. This well-paced tour includes extensive sightseeing President adds, "This safari takes in three of the most pictur - plus 27 meals starting at $2,199 per person double. Shore esque regions of Kenya and is truly one of the most exciting excursions are included as well as all transfers including the destinations in the world to experience". Masai Footsteps one between Luxor and Hurghada. starts at $1,720 for land and has daily departures except In another offer from FIT, an eight-night program, also Tuesdays and Fridays. priced at $2,199 per person double with airfare from the SITA World Tours, headquartered in Los Angeles, Califor - U.S., covers Cairo and Lake Nasser to Abu Simbel with a nia with offices throughout the nation, including New York, stay at the Belle Epoque Hotel. Enhancing the program is a Houston, Dallas, Chicago, Vancouver and Toronto continues Nile cruise aboard the Empress Eugenie of France. Con - to offer a myriad of African safaris in destinations such as structed in 1993 in the style of a turn-of-the-last-century Nile Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Uganda and South Africa. steamship, The M.S. Eugenie was the first ship to sail Lake Call 800-421-5643; www.sitatours.com Nasser, launching a new era of tourism while offering travel - ers fresh vistas of Egypt’s natural beauty and archeological $ SOUTH AFRICA treasures. Call 800-248-3487 ; www.fittours.com 199 9 South African Airways Vacations is offer - ing its nine-day South Africa in Style package priced from $ ISRAEL $1,999 per person double that includes the Cape culture and 137 5 The eight days and seven nights Footsteps classic safari: Round-trip international airfare on South of Our Lord package offered by Picasso’s Israel With Us African Airways between New York (JFK) or Washington has been recently reduced by $150 per couple. The package D.C. (Dulles) and Cape Town. The $1,999 price is based on costs $1,375 per person double; $1,945 for singles. departure from either New York-JFK or Washington Dulles Besides accommodations in four-star hotels ( Tel Aviv – Airport. Price excludes taxes and fuel surcharges. 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Insiders Recommend vineyards and orchards between mountainous masses, lead - Insiders and Grecophiles suggest adding the Peloponnese ing to idyllic coves remains true to this day. One and two- Peninsula to the mix of offerings to clients looking to get story houses with tiled roofs, stone-paved alleyways, away from it all. Rich in archaeological sites such as Corinth, chapels, windmills and monasteries characterize the island, Mycenae, and Epidauros, clients can explore the intriguing the most important site is the Kastriani monastery. Mani district, visit thriving Patras with its vineyards, or relax On small Kithnos, the ground is high and rugged with at Hermioni. green tufts of vine and fig trees scattered about. The shores Two groups of islands lie off the Peloponnesan coast: the are heavily indented and the island has thermal springs with Argo-Saronic Islands to the east and the Ionian Islands to great curative powers. The churches are beautiful and are the west. The island of Kythira, off the Epidaurus Limera decorated with fine wood carvings and icons painted by the peninsula to the south of the Peloponnese, is considered to Cycladian painter Skordilis, who lived around 1700. be part of the Ionian Islands. The peninsula has been inhabit - Serifos has a strange charm that captivates. It boasts ed since prehistoric times. Its modern name derives from naked waves of mountains and small fertile valleys, singular ancient Greek mythology, specifically the legend of the hero houses, narrow stone-paved streets, magical shores and a Pelops who was said to have conquered the entire region. castle surrounded by windmills. The name Peloponnesos means “Island of Pelops.” Grey trails line the rocks of Siphnos and white chapels lie between them, here green alternates with dazzling white. Cycladic Islands An island of rare beauty and spellbinding views it is a maze One of the most important Mediterranean civilizations was of yards, alleyways and workshops where the famous Sifn - born in the Cycladic. Some believe the lost continent of ian pottery is made, with 365 churches, chapels and impor - Atlantis was here. Calm crystal clear water, bright sky, radi - tant monasteries. ant sun, and austere architecture on naked rock, the Kimolis is a small mountainous island as white as the chalk it Cyclades are filled with light and sunshine. The climate is produces, far from the summer crowds. Houses are designed in dry and healthy with mild winters and cool summers thanks the authentic Cycladic style, surrounding the castle. to the ‘meltemia’ winds. Kea (Tzia) is very close to Athens and offers relaxing vaca - Island Primer tions and pristine beaches. Its image of little valleys with Most islands lie in the Aegean Sea and are divided in seven groups; listed below from north to south. The Northeastern Aegean Islands: Agios Efstratios, Thasos, Experience Europe, with... Ikaria, Lesvos, Limnos, Inousses, Samos, Samothrace, Chios and Psara. The Argo-Saronic Islands: Angistri, Aegina, Poros, Salamina, Spetses, Hydra and the coastal area of Methana. The Cyclades: A group of 56 islands, its most important ones being Amorgos, Anafi, Andros, Antiparos, Delos, Ios, Kea, Kimo - los, Kythnos, Milos, Mykonos, Naxos, Paros, Santorini, Serifos, Sikinos, Sifnos, Syros, Tinos, Folegandros, and the “Minor LY D Cyclades” with Donousa, Irakleia, Koufonisia and Schinoussa. A N Y T A The Dodecanese: Astypalaia, Kalymnos, Karpathos, Kasos, IA E N I L Kastelorizo, Kos, Lipsi, Leros, Nisyros, Patmos, Rhodes, Symi, E R A • R Y C T C ZE E Tilos, Halki. E S N M IN T K . Crete and Evia are independent islands not belonging to any E A R I R R U R E PA W U .K group, but Crete is located in the northeast and Evia is in the G A F G S S T U Aegean Sea. The Ionian Sea is home to one sole island group: The Ionian Islands include Zakynthos, Ithaca, Corfu, Cephallonia, Lefkada, Paxi, Antipaxi, Ereikoussa, Mathraki, Meganissi, Othoni, Stro - fades. These islands, together with Kythira, which is however cut- off from the rest, opposite the southern Peloponnese (Lakonia), as well as neighboring Antikythira, they constitute the Eptanissa. The islands of Gavdos (situated south of Crete), Elafonis - sos (in the Gulf of Laconia) and Trizonis (in the Gulf of FIT's • Groups • Car Rentals • Honeymoons Corinth), although not forming part of any group, are of Worldwide Hotel Accommodations • River Cruises unparalleled natural beauty. Greek and Mediterranean Cruises • Rail Tickets and Passes. For more information, contact the Greek National Tourist Organization in New York, 212-421-5777; E-mail 800-882-3983 [email protected]; or visit www.gnto.gr info @europtours.com For consolidator airfares and tour packages to Greece www.europtours.com see page 54 of the Listings Section

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EUROPE Pecs Basilica Pecs Mosque Beyond Budapest Wine-Tasting, Well-Being and a Culture Capital By Tom Bross or half a century beginning in 1867, Austrians and Hun - garians were united in their vast central European S S

empire. That accounts for a fascinating mix of cultural O R B influences and impressive landmarks. Reason enough M O for travel programs combining capital-cities Vienna and T FBudapest. Fine. Also, though, tell your clients about itineraries perched on a Mecsek mountain promontory, ideal for panoramic extending south-southwest into Hungary’s Transdanubian region, views of the city’s layout and surroundings. Amenities include its climate pleasantly moderated by Mediterranean air currents indoor-outdoor swimming pools and a solarium, in addition to flowing northward through vineyard-covered river valleys, the conference facilities and a sophisticated, balconied restaurant. forested Villány hills and deep Mecsek mountain passes. Among side trips from Pécs, the most popular option delves into Here the prime destination and tourism hub is Pécs (say South Transdanubian countryside terrain, where the Dráva River Paytch)—population 156,576 for stature as the nation’s fifth- forms a stretch of the Hungarian-Croatian border. Mapped-out largest city, loaded with 2,000 years of historical reminders that and signpost-designated since 1994, the Villány-Siklós Wine include Roman walls, fourth-century Christian burial chambers Road curves 13 miles, connecting two dozen picturesque vint - (named a UNESCO World Heritage Site nine years ago) and a ners’ villages. 16th-century Ottoman-Muslim mosque. That minaret-topped edi - Bonus extra: the hilltop ramparts of 13th-century Siklós Castle. fice, now a Catholic parish church, dominates a public square As for comfortably casual accommodations complemented by squeezed right amidst the swirl of downtown traffic. Direct epicurean red-wine tastings, JAX FAX likes Villány’s four-star, 25- Budapest-to-Pécs roadway distance totals 105 miles. room Crocus Gere Bor Wine Spa , opened two years ago Plan ahead for next year’s buzz of local activities. Pécs will (www.gere.hu ). share 2010’s European Capital of Culture honors with Istanbul in Turkey and Essen/Ruhr in Germany. To preview the lineup of city - Sightseeing in Southern Transdanubia wide events and special-interest tours, visit www.pecs2010.hu . Departing from Pécs, head in the same southward direction to Among the year’s highlights are heritage and harvest festivals in reach Hungary’s best-known “wellness” destinations, defined by September, plus seasonal concerts and exhibitions produced by therapeutic thermal springs and grand old 19th-century continen - Hungary’s oldest university’s faculty of music and visual arts. Visi - tal resort properties in and around Harkány, surrounded by a tors can also look forward to major symphonic, operatic and bal - woodsy nature reserve’s network of biking-hiking pathways. let performances in the flamboyantly designed, circa-1895 Newer upscale properties have popped up since eastern Europe’s National Theater. socialist-governmental downfall two decades ago. Any comprehensive sightseeing tour, whether group or FIT, Such as the four-star, 105-room Thermal Hotel Harkány, with absolutely must include the four-towered Basilica of St. Peter, sun terraces, a beauty salon and direct access to its enormous begun in 1009, hence its thousandth anniversary this year. Neo- fresh-water twin pools (mild enough for year-‘round soaking). Romanesque, high-ceilinged interior spaces and side chapels are Curative packages covering one-, two- and three-week thera - layered with dazzling blue mosaic patterns brilliantly accentuated pies are offered, with high-season rates ranging $117-$560. For by gold and silver trimmings. your group clientele, packages range $300-$533 per-person (seven nights) and $545-$960 (14 nights); daily buffet breakfasts Artfully, Locally Crafted Zsolnay Ceramics included. Visit www.thermalhotelharkanyhu Contemporary-art museums and galleries get noticed on walk - For less spaciousness but similar four-star health-spa niceties, ing routes. Among them are the museum and porcelain work - consider central Harkány’s family-friendly, 87-room Drava Hotel shops devoted to one of Hungary’s best-known products: (www.dravahotel.hu ), opened in June two years ago on a beach - Zsolnay decorative ceramics, distinctively Art Nouveau. They front site. embellish the National Theater’s frieze and adorn a number of Up toward retro-trendy Hévíz—a short distance from the west - neighborhood villas. In Vienna (274 miles away), looking upward ern edge of big Lake Balalton—the palatial five-star, 232-room at St. Stephen’s cathedral reveals a postwar rendition of 250,000 Rogner Lotus Therme development, welcoming guests since its rooftop tiles in brightly colored zigzags; they surround a Zsolnay- 1996 debut, sprawls along its own tree-shaded waterfront crafted symbol of the two-headed Habsburg imperial eagle. (www.lotustherme.com ). Amenities include indoor-outdoor For overnighting, JAX FAX got familiarized with a pair of recom - saunas and sports facilities. mendable properties. If in-town convenience becomes a deci - For information, contact the Hungarian National Tourist sion-making factor, be sure your clients know about the Office in New York City for trip-planning information, sales 100-room, Secessionist-styled Hotel Palatinus aids, 2010’s Capital of Culture previews and U.S.-to- (www.danubiushotels.com ), overlooking a pedestrian corridor Budapest flight schedules. Visit www.gotohungary.com extending from the main square. Visitors preferring more upscale, cosmopolitan accommodations would be impressed by For consolidator airfares and tour packages to Hungary the four-star, Bauhaus-shaped Kikelet (www.hotelkikelet.hu ), see page 54 of the Listings Section

26 JUNE 2009 WWW.J AXFAX. COM IN THE NEWS Travel Bound Urges Agents to Shed Pounds normally $66 for admission to the Tower of London, Hamp - ton Court Palace and Banqueting House Whitehall (booked With a stronger dollar vs. the British pound, London is before June 30); St. Paul’s Cathedral, Crypt & Gallery – now more affordable than in recent years. To help entice agents’ $12 per person, normally $17 (book by June 30 for travel independent travel clients back to this perennially appealing through Sept. 30); clients receive a free Jack the Ripper Tour destination, Travel Bound announces six newly opened and (normally priced at $38). Visit www.booktravelbound.com five renovated 3-, 4- and 5-star London hotels at the lowest available rates, new low rates on top-selling properties, Celtic Lowers Group Rates “bonus night” offers - providing up to 33% savings – at ten Celtic Tours World Vacations announces new reduced London hotels, as well as exclusive low prices on two popu - group rates for 10 or more passengers valid between Oct lar London sightseeing tours. 14, 2009 to April 25, 2010. The company has negotiated Starting commission for all Travel Bound hotels, sightsee - reduced rates on both customized and scheduled tours. ing tours and transfers is 10%. Agents can book any of Land prices for groups traveling to Ireland start at $379 net these special London rates/offers when they click on the per person for a five day escorted motorcoach tour; a six- “Shed Those Pounds” promotion of the website. night program from $479 net land per person and a seven- “Now that the dollar is stronger, it’s a great time for North night escorted program begins at $649 net per person. Americans to visit London,” said Nico Zenner, Travel Call 800-833-4373; www.celtictours.com Bound’s General Manager. “Thanks to the negotiating clout of GTA, we’re able to sweeten the deal with bonus/free night offers and some of the lowest rates available at top- Can You Say and Sell Hurtigruten? selling properties and brand-new or recently renovated Hurtigruten has announced the launch of “Hurtigruten hotels.” Rates quoted are per person per night based on Academy,” a user-friendly online education program that doubles with breakfast, local taxes and service charges.” allows travel agents to participate in Hurtigruten’s seminars Among the 68 sightseeing tours/excursions Travel Bound at their own pace and on their own time. The easy-to-use offers in and from London, two can now be booked for program consists of 14 modules – each with a pretest, topi - lower prices than those available anywhere else: Historic cal content, interactive activities and a module review – on Royal Palaces pass (valid for 2 years) – now $38 per person, a monthly basis at www.hurtigrutenacademy.com

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Office, he mentioned one of the newest itineraries H that have recently been developed called the Indus - The Habsburg Monarchy of Austria inherited Zabrze in 1526 trial Monument Tour. While most travelers to when it was annexed by the Kingdom of Prussia during the 18th NPoland are indeed aware of the Solidarity Movement, which has century Silesian Wars. In 1774, the nearby Dorotheendorf settle - a primary focus on the northern city of Gdansk, fewer are aware ment was founded. Once the first mine began to operate in of Poland’s deep roots in mining and heavy industry, both of Zabrze in 1790, the town remained an important mining city which had a major impact on the nation’s culture. throughout the 19th century. Today, it is a city of about two mil - “The City of Zabrze and Silesian Tourist Organization plan to lion. Set near Katowice, it is located in what is referred to as the begin an active presence in the U.S. starting this fall by Silesian Highlands, on the Kłodnica river. approaching special-interest, non-profit groups interested in Composed of 31 sites associated with the traditions of mining industrial tourism,” said Rudomina. Among the first groups plan - and metallurgy, electricity generation, railways, communications, ning to follow the itinerary are members of the Pennsylvania production of water and the food industry, the object is to zoom Anthracite Heritage Museum. in on the most important and most interesting post-industrial The Industrial Monuments Route of Silesia is a self-drive pro - attractions in the region from the historical and architectural gram focusing on the industrial heritage in particular of the Silesian points of view. The region of Silesia has the greatest concentra - region. Intended for those who have visited Poland before and are tion of industrial objects in Poland. They constitute the wealth of history buffs, the route includes such cities as Zabrze and runs as the region. They give it a specific character and define the cultur - far south as the pilgrim city of Cz stochowa. Broken down by day al identity. Their authenticity make them an integral part of the excursions, car rides, railroad tręips, bicycle routes and walking European cultural heritage. Lasting for more than two centuries tours, the programs are currently outlined on this website: industrial development resulted in transforming Silesia from a www.turystyka.silesia-region.pl/szt/en/szt.html peripheral region on the European scale, to become one of the leaders in the industrial era. Without the knowledge of this process there is no context to understand its turbulent history. From ancient times, the territory of Silesia has depended and identified with the mining for ore, silver and lead (Bytom, Tarnowskie Góry, Toszek), turf iron ore (in the region of the river valleys of the Liswarta, Mała Panwa, Stoła, Bierawka, Ruda and also the iron bearing belt Wielu - Zawiercie). The monastic order of Cistercians arrived in theń 13th century with forges in POLAND? Trachy and Stanica (Pilchowice municipality) and it is believed they contributed to this vast history of industrial activity. Glass - works also developed with the Cistercians. WE CAN GET IT FOR YOU WHOLESALE! Call the Polish National Tourist Office at 201-420-9910; Email [email protected]; www.polandtour.org As America’s #1 tour operator to Poland since 1946, we have an in, whatever you may require. GROUP TRAVEL. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS. CAR RENTALS. FLY/DRIVE PROGRAMS SPA VACATIONS. FITS. INCENTIVES. CONSOLIDATOR AIR TICKETS ON LOT POLISH AIRLINES (THE ONLY NON-STOP TO POLAND FROM 3 U.S. GATEWAYS) ORDER FREE 2009 BROCHURES AT WWW.AMTA.COM CALL TOLL FREE TODAY 800-228-0877

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28 JUNE 2009 WWW.J AXFAX. COM IN THE NEWS AMTA/Orbis to Handle Chopin in 2010 connecting flight the next day. This optional program, Vienna On Us, offers a complimentary night on the town, with Private limou - Plans are well under way for a year of celebrations to mark sine service to and from the airport, luxury one-night accommoda - the upcoming bicentennial of one of Poland's favorite native tions at one of Vienna's finest, centrally located hotels, gourmet sons - Frédéric, known here as Fryderyk, Chopin. dinner and buffet breakfast at the hotel restaurant. The Polish Sejm, or Parliament, has declared 2010 the Call 800-843-0002; E-mail [email protected]; Year of Fryderyk Chopin, and special concerts, recitals, con - www.aua.com ferences and other events will honor the great Romantic composer, who was born near Warsaw in 1810. Picasso and Sixt Tie the Knot The prestigious International Chopin Competition for Sixt AG, Germany's leading car rental company and inter - pianists will mark its 16th edition in October 2010. Held national provider of high quality mobility services, has signed every five years, the competition draws scores of young a wide-ranging cooperation agreement with Picasso Travel . musicians from all over the world. In addition, Warsaw's Picasso is the travel industry leader in providing the most Chopin Museum, with the world's largest collection of competitively priced consolidator fares in the United States. Chopin documents and other artifacts, will undergo a total From now on, travellers flying from the USA to Europe, who redesign, modernization and expansion. have booked their flights through Picasso Travel, can take "Actually, Chopin doesn't need to be promoted, but we hope advantage of Sixt’s comprehensive services at particularly that Poland and Polish culture can be promoted through Chopin," favourable rates. This enables customers to enjoy wide said Monika Strugala, who is coordinating the Chopin 2010 pro - ranging mobility services both in the air and on the road. gram under the aegis of the Fryderyk Chopin Institute, a body set US travellers booking flights with Picasso to Europe can now up by the Sejm in 2001 to promote and protect Chopin's work stay mobile at their destination of choice. Both companies are and image. "We want to confirm to all that he is a very, very offering their customers great value “Fly & Drive” packages. important Polish symbol," she said. People booking a flight with Picasso Travel can utilize high quali - With more than a year to go, the newly merged offices of ty rental vehicles from Sixt at especially low prices. The exclu - American Travel Abroad, Inc. , and ORBIS Travel, the well- sive offers from Picasso Travel and Sixt are available directly at known tour operator to Poland and Central & Eastern www.picassotravel.com and www.sixt.com Europe, have already set the wheels in motion to promote the 16th International Chopin Piano Competition. “Interest in this event really heats up early,” said Barbara Blicharski, manager of the agency’s Poland Tours & Hotels division, )PX
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From July 11 to count per couple on a package that includes two-night's August 16, 2009, guests at the Baur au Lac can enjoy three accommodation and breakfast at the modern, air-condi - nights for the price of two when they book one of the tioned 3-star Hotel Kaningos 21 in Athens, a half-day Athens hotel's junior suites (CHF 2,100 or about $1,842). Other city tour (with entrance fee to the Acropolis and English- four- and seven-night packages are also available at great speaking guide), a seven-day Aegean cruise (inside cabin) on savings. All packages include complimentary minibar and Louis Hellenic Cruises and transfers from the Athens airport wireless Internet and fitness club. Visit www.bauraulac.ch. to the hotel, from the hotel to the port of Piraeus and from Piraeus to the airport. 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Louis Cruise Among Top Five During the past 20 years, Louis Cruise actively looking for opportunities in the Lines has gone from a one-ship fleet to Mediterranean and the Red Sea to hobnob among the top five in the world launch winter cruising, which is becom - and the largest in Greece and the Eastern ing very popular all over the world.” Mediterranean region. As a subsidiary of Currently, the fleet is comprised of the the huge Cypriot-based travel and 480-cabin Cristal; the Aquamarine with tourism group, Louis plc, which was 525 cabins; the 344-373 cabin Coral that established as a travel agency in 1935 was refurbished in the winter of 2007- when Cyprus was still a British colony 08; the Orient Queen, which was fully calls Limassol, Cyprus its hub. refurbished in 2005 at a cost of $22 mil - Today, the company counts more than lion; and the Aegean Pearl with its 395 8,000 employees of the Louis Group that cabins. Essentially, the Orient Queen also includes 27 hotels and 12 cruise replaced the Sapphire Queen, which and a "CLIA Master Cruise Counselor" ships, which is a collection of small to mid- nowadays sails out of Cyprus; and The with Travel Plus International: “Louis is sized ships that primarily sail the Eastern Emerald with 500 cabins. a comfortable and easy sell because of Mediterranean and the Greek islands. Currently, the Coral is used on the the flexible itineraries that let clients Louis operates cruises from the ports of seven-day Spanish Odyssey that visit multiple islands.” Piraeus, Greece; Genoa and Naples in departs from Genoa on Saturdays and For the most part, Louis Cruises fol - Italy; Marseille, France; and Limassol, Marseilles on Sundays and the 10-day low a traditional cruise format: they are Cyprus to the Eastern and Western Moorish Coasts that touches on Moroc - port-intensive so the destination is the Mediterranean as well as Northern Africa co, Portugal and the Canary Islands in focal point leaving less time for onboard and the Canary Islands. From the ports of Spain. The Orient Queen is on the 10- activities, dinner has two seatings, Piraeus, Mykonos, Istanbul and Kusadasi, day Mediterranean Jewels and the breakfast and lunches are open seating, Louis sails to the Greek islands and Turkey, seven-day Mediterranean Paths that the ships usually have a pool deck, quite possibly among the most popular combine Turkish ports with Greek and small spa/gym, bars, lounges, a casino itineraries in Louis' portfolio. with Sicily, Italy; it is also deployed for and shops and evening entertainment. Most of the ships are laid up in mid- the 12-day Egypt and Ancient Med Civi - Papacharalambous indicates that some winter. From its hub in Limassol, Cyprus lizations and eight-day Mediterranean of this format may change as Louis may there are various two- and three-night and African Flavors. consider adding on-board activities such cruises to the Greek Isles as well as However, a substantial portion of the as yoga for instance, but the company is longer ones to the Holy Land, The Black fleet hibernates in winter, so the down - firm in not padding itineraries with days at Sea, Spain and Italy. These are also pop - time is not very profitable. To keep sea. Three days at sea in a 10-day cruise, ular cruise destinations among Louis’ Louis' outlook fresh Papacharalambous indicated Papacharalambous, is too much. Cypriot clients. plans to track passenger comments Additionally, agents can expect to see From Piraeus, Greece -- now Louis' even closer to refine the product. “Any more ships departing from Marseilles, most popular port of embarkation -- there cruise with a canal passage is of inter - France where Louis is part of the joint are three-, four- and seven-night Greek est to travelers, likewise the interrupted venture (with Costa & MSC) that won the Isles cruises and a few Black Sea cruises. island hopping is very popular.” tender for the management of the port Finally, the company has established a The profile of the North Americans who and more of a Louis presence in the port beachhead in the Western Mediterranean travel on Louis Cruises, a component that of Istanbul. with a variety of seven- to 10-night cruis - usually enhances land arrangements made At the same time, Louis Cruises will es from Marseilles and Genoa. by tour operators and agents, are about 57 continue to upgrade and improve its fleet years old, are active, affluent and well edu - with newer hardware in the short-term. New Destinations on the Horizon cated although Louis has been attracting It takes more than one season, said With the recent appointment of Charis younger travelers. Soft adventure pro - Papacharalambous for a new ship to earn (Harry) Papacharalambous as the new grams might accelerate the market push its price and investment, but it must also head of the Sales and Marketing Depart - for younger travelers. establish its name in the market, which ment, the company may soon fan out its Most passengers are seasoned travelers strongly depends on when and where it is operations to include winter sailing in who have already sailed on much larger deployed. the region as well as expanding its reach ships, but Louis also caters to first time At the moment, the most popular to build on its core strengths in the cruisers who have selected the cruise as programs American travelers choose Mediterranean and in the Red Sea. an extension to their air/land packages of are Greek island hopping schemes Although not committing himself, he Athens and the classical sites of mainland because the islands never lose their mentioned soft adventure destinations Greece. appeal and the cruises offer outstanding such as the Amazon that would be com - Agents generally do not deal with value for money. patible with Louis' fleet and ideal ves - Louis Cruise Lines directly but rather Call 877-568-4787; E-mail sels like the Coral and the Cristal through land and tour operators. Says [email protected]; or visit Says Papacharalambous, “We are Pat Cottrell, manager, travel counselor www.louiscruises.com

WWW.JAXFAX.COM JUNE 2009 31 SOUTH & CENTRAL AMERICA Enjoying a mud bath at the Totumo Volcano.

Cartagena’s Major Makeover By Mercedes M. Cardona A N O

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among the most successful in U L C R O E Latin American tourism. C M AColombia's colonial port city, which was a no-go zone homes built by the merchant class. The gold also drew for security-conscious U.S. tourists in the 1980's, was dis - pirates, which led the Spanish to ring the old city with walls covered by jetsetting hipsters in the 1990's and is now and forts now turned into tourist attractions. being colonized by boutique and luxury hotels, restaurants and high-end boutiques. Local tourism officials feel so confi - Accommodations dent about their product, they're even promoting the city as Hoteliers are exploiting the city’s charm by repurposing the a meetings and incentive travel destination. centuries-old historic buildings into hotels and restaurants. While neighborhoods like Bocagrande and Castillogrande Just inside the city walls, the Charleston Cargatena is are humming with condo construction and new hotels, the located in what was built as a convent in the 17th century. It city’s historic center remains a top tourist attraction. The has 57 standard and deluxe rooms, 24 junior suites and five walled city founded in 1533 retains much of the colonial lay - suites. While the hotel is well-known in the city, especially out and structures that earned it a designation as a Unesco for its rooftop pool with 360-degree views, it is not as famil - World Heritage Site. Most of the tiled-roof homes and cob - iar to U.S. travelers, lamented Manager Francisco Montoya blestone streets typical of Spanish colonial cities have sur - Forero. vived and many of the old buildings have been repaired or The Charleston chain has luxury hotels in several Colom - are being renovated now. bian cities, but it is not as well-known in the U.S. as brands Cartagena was the shipping point for much of the gold and like Sofitel or Hilton, which also have properties in the city, goods traded by the Spanish colonists and much of that he said. Charleston has a U.S. sales office in Miami and wealth spilled into the streets in the form of churches and offers special rates to travel agents, depending on availabili - ty. It also pays 15% commission to wholesalers and 10% to small agencies; rack rates start around $320 a night. The Sofitel Santa Clara, another historic building repur - posed as a hotel, is larger and better known. Also housed in a 17th-century convent, the original building now houses the hotel’s 17 suites while a new wing built behind the colonial façade houses the rest of the hotel’s 119 rooms and a luxury spa, which reopened in March after a renovation. Hotel officials said Sofitel has responded to the weak economy by slightly lowering rates and adding new perks to packages such as a fifth night free. A short walk down the street, the Bovedas de Santa Clara extension has 10 rooms and seven suites at rates nearly half the price of the main hotel, which are commissionable at 10%. It offers limited ARGENTINA ECUADOR services, but guests have access to the pool, spa and Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls, Quito, Galapagos Islands, Otavalo restaurants at the main building. Patagonia PERU High demand for hotel rooms in the colonial city, the Sofi - BRAZIL Cuzco, Machu Picchu, Manu tel had 85% occupancy and the Charleston was full during a Rio de Janeiro, Salvador-Bahia. Reserve recent visit, has spurred a mini-boom in boutique hotels. Amazon CHILE Twenty-eight of the old manses of the city’s gentry have Santiago, Torres del Paine, Ataca - been converted to lodging, taking advantage of the typical ma colonial layout of inner courtyards and balconies. Most are commissionable starting at 10% and up, depending on the BOLIVIA agency’s volume. La Paz, Lake Titicaca, Santa Cruz The Casa Pestagua has 11 rooms around a palm-shaded courtyard, which has been turned into an outdoor dining room and pool area. The downstairs rooms have been fash - ioned out of what had been the arcade surrounding the courtyard and take advantage of the extremely high ceilings to fit in a bedroom upstairs and a sitting room below. The hotel offers a spa and bar across the courtyard, and a

32 JUNE 2009 WWW.J AXFAX. COM rooftop Jacuzzi with ocean views. riott, Hyatt and real estate developers The Related Group Casa Quero , a two-year-old property with only eight are among the companies exploring Cartagena for hotel rooms, plans to add a spa in the near future to complement development, said Maria Jose Abuabara, a spokeswoman its rooftop pool, but will arrange massages for guests. While for Proexport Colombia. the hotel offers meals, the owners also own a fashionable The city’s word of mouth continues to improve, and Proex - restaurant near the city walls, so guests can go out to dinner port expects increased tourist flow, despite the weak U.S. and charge it to their rooms. economy, said Abuabara. “We have some travel warnings, Casa Blanca, one of the newest arrivals on the scene, but we also have some travel recommendations,” she said. opened Dec. 28. It features 12 all-white rooms, a rooftop For information, contact the Cartagena de Indias Con - Jacuzzi and pool bar. The hotel’s managers said they are still vention and Visitors Bureau , www.cartagenatravel.com ; working out possible fam trips to entice U.S. agents. or contact the Proexport, www.visitcolombia.com Casa del Arzobispado, a four-year old property, is housed in a 17th-century home that was once a trade center for Spanish merchants. It has five standard rooms, four junior suites and one presidential suite. Rates, which start at $350 a night, are commissionable from 10% to 25%, depending on the agency’s volume and relationship with the hotel. The boutique hotels all flaunt personalized treats: Casa Blanca will call in a masseuse for guests who want to use the rooftop massage table, Casa Quero will organize cook - ing classes in its chef’s kitchen and Casa del Arzobispado will handle airport transfers or arrange day trips to the near - by islands off the coast. Colombia remains under a U.S. State Department travel warning due to guerrilla activity and kidnappings in rural areas, but conditions have stabilized enough in tourist areas that several U.S. suppliers have returned and are planning developments. Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines returned to the city in For consolidator airfares and tour packages to 2007, after a short absence due to the warnings. Now, Mar - Colombia see page 67 of the Listings Section

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Suchitoto, El Salvador’s Artsy Town By Maria Lisella s muc h as El Salvador is known for its volcanoes, the northern town of Suchitoto is called the “Place of Birds and Flowers.” Founded over 1,000 years ago, it was one of the most densely populated pre- Colombian Pipil cities in the region. ASuchitoto has had sporadic periods of importance and histori - cal relevance throughout its long existence. By the mid-19th cen - tury, Suchitoto produced indigo and was part of the agricultural belt in El Salvador. At the beginning of the 20th century, its strategic location made it a logical bridge between the north and the rest of the country. protection of CONCULTURA, a preservationist agency. Today, its historic center remains a charming spot on what has Sunny Land Tours, however, has enhanced its El Salvador selec - otherwise been a war-torn nation. Although civil strife concluded tion with special interest angles of Archeology and Culture that in 1992, political struggles continue, but Suchitoto feels a world includes Suchitoto in its eight-day Cultural El Salvador pro - apart from modern-day ideological conflicts. Its cobble stone gram priced from $1,029 per person (triple share). streets, the panoramic views of the lake and of the Guazapa vol - cano all breathe life into the heart of the town and maybe the Where to Stay country. The pace of the town is relaxed, reminding visitors of Once in Suchitoto, the Hotel La Posade de Suchitlan on Bar - the Guatemalan city of Antigua on a smaller scale. The Church of rio San Jose, Suchitoto, Cuscatlan, is a wonderful place that Santa Lucia marks the center of town as the home and museum boasts a fabulous view of Lake Cuscatlan and good food even if of Alejandro Cotto reminds visitors that Suchitoto feels like a you do not stay here. The Swedish/Italian/El Salvadorian owner sanctuary or refuge from the hardships of life in a Central Ameri - also operates Las Palmas Suites in San Salvador. Call +503- can country. Among other attractions in town is Pascal’s Gallery, 2335-1064; www.laposada.com.sv the Theater of Ruins, the artisan festival, the house of culture, Los Almendros de San Lorenzo , is a boutique property set the Arte Center for Peace, and the artisan forms. in an old colonial house and furnished with antiques and repro - ductions. Named for the 'Valley of the Almond Trees' where the Natural Resources first houses of Suchitoto were built more than 500 years ago, Lake Cuscatlan is one of the main attractions known for an its restaurant is opened to the public and the salon-library is suit - ecosystem that attracts a wide variety of birds such as pelicans, able for small meetings and seminars while the patio, tropical herons, and storks. Boat tours are worth taking if only to get a garden and pool are settings for private parties or just places to completely different view of the waterfront and the wildlife. relax. The French-owned property features indigenous art and a Tour options usually include the Island of the Donkey, the Island melding of French and El Salvadorean cuisine. Room rates for of the Hermit, Trinidad Island, and Bird Island. Those who are two run about $85; suites, $120. Call +503-2335-1200 ; E-mail patient are apt to witness natural phenomena and migrations. [email protected]; www.hotelsalvador.com About a mile from downtown is the waterfall called Los Ter - Hotel Las Puertas de Suchitoto is another option. Set at the cios. Its 36-foot high structure is spectacular as it is made of heart of town as well, this property is fairly new, about two or hexagonal basalt blocks formed by the abrupt cooling of three years old. Bed & breakfast rates range from $70 a night to magma. About three miles further are the hot springs of Agua $90 on weekends. Its balconies overlook Santa Lucia. Call + Calienter, five miles further, visitors will find the Oasis of Queza - 503-2393-9200; [email protected]; lapa and just 10 miles from Suchitoto is the eco-forest of Cin - www.laspuertassuchitoto.com quera. And finally, the Hotel Santa Leticia in the Apaneca region is The communities of Palo Grande, El Sitio and La Mora, are among the most comfortable (screens on the windows in rainy natural doorways to the famous Guazapa Volcano, rich in histori - season are a plus), Ahuachapan. This property occupies a for - cal and natural patrimony; a tropical dry forest that is possible to mer coffee plantation that continues to produce coffee that is visit, thanks to the walks and horseback rides offered by these sold at the property and elsewhere and is near the Canopy communities. Attractions: Panoramic views, beautiful natural tours. Call 503-2433-0357; [email protected]; springs, hidden waterfalls, caves, remains of indigo processing www.coffee.com.sv and memories from the civil war like: caves, trenches, guerilla For packages, contact Sunny Land Tours www.sunny - camp grounds and tombs. Guazapa volcano offers nature in its landtours.com or Tara Tours www.taratours.com , both of purest form. which feature El Salvador and both list excellent deals for Located only about four miles from Suchitoto on the high - stays at the Hotel Beach Resort Royal Decameron Salini - way to San Salvador are the remains of the historical hacien - tas . Rates start at about $1,100 per person with airfare with da La Bermuda. In 1528 in the valley La Bermuda the American or TACA Airlines . For more information on El Sal - premier Villa of San Salvador was founded and is now vador, contact the Ministry of Tourism, E-mail i nfo@corsat - known as Cuidad Vieja, this historical site is now under the ur.gob.sv; www.corsatur.gob.sv/ingles/home.htm

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CHINA Inset: Theatre Performance. Visiting Rural Yunnan Province Pixian Golden Buddha, atop Mt. Emei in Sichuan province. By Marian Goldberg t was not my first trip to China. I had previously been to Beijing and Shanghai and seen the massive redevelop - ments with high tech sky scrapers. But this was my first trip to rural China – to Yunnan Province in the country’s Southwest, a two hour flight from Shanghai, Beijing or IHong Kong to Kunming City, the provincial capital, just 340 miles from Hanoi, Vietnam (about the same distance as Boston to Baltimore). I flew 14 and 1/2 hours from Newark to Shanghai on Con - tinental Airlines’ new 777-200 service that just launched on March 25th, and then made my connection to Kunming. I would overnight at a hotel, because it was already too late

to catch a bus or a plane. The next morning I took a 4 ½ S S O

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Dali, Xizhou, and the Linden Centre making fresh rice cakes, markets overflowing with fresh pro - Dali is the economic and cultural center of the Dali Bai duce and fresh meats, and youngsters running through court - Autonomous Prefecture. Talk about picturesque! It is sur - yards and alleyways chasing tiny puppy dogs. rounded by mountains on the east, west, and south and has the Erhai Lake in the center. At the bus station, I was Local Culture greeted by Americans Brian and Jeanee Linden, who I had With Brian, I explored the local architecture, including a former really come to see. The Lindens sold their house in Madi - home of the Yale-China program, which was disbanded during son, Wisconsin to fund their lives’ passion, the newly the Communist regime, but is now being restored. We also opened Linden Cultural Centre (www.lindens.cn ), in saw Xizhou’s famed Flying Tigers station, where the shark-faced Xizhou Village, about 10 miles from Dali. We hopped a rick - US planes stopped to refuel, while defending China against the ety motorized tricycle ($4) for the short journey. Japanese during World War II. Brian hopes to turn this into a The Linden Centre offers 14 luxury guest rooms, each with museum. In general I was amazed by the refurbishment efforts modern, private bath in a restored, land-marked former mer - in both Dali and Xizhou – quite the antithesis from Beijing and chant's house. The largest facility of its kind in Southwest China, Shanghai. Everywhere here, buildings are being reconstructed in the Centre also houses meeting rooms, courtyards, a private traditional Chinese style and modern-designed facilities are dining room, a library, a cultural museum, artist studios, a medi - being torn down. tation room, a sunny glass-enclosed breakfast room, a bar- Brian is an antique’s connoisseur, whose father was a lounge, a rooftop outdoor reception and view space, a gallery dealer. He and Jeanee still own a summer Chinese arts and and art work and antiques galore. The Centre specializes in cul - antiques gallery in Door County, WI, which also helps fund tural programs from cooking classes and tea ceremony to art the Centre. With Brian as bargainer and guide, I had a blast and calligraphy lessons to yoga and spiritual exercises. exploring the locals’ “field-finds” for sale. I bought three The Lindens have spent more than two decades on and bronze hand mirrors that were each 1200 to 1500 years old off in China, speak fluent Mandarin and have befriended the for less than the price of lunch at a casual New York City villagers whether they are town elders, hardworking farm - restaurant. ers, or playful children. They even offer the local children One evening in the Centre courtyard, a village Bai musical free, interactive English "classes" (games) that they enjoy troupe entertained us with their traditional instruments in with the hotel guests. I personally participated in “English conjunction with the “three-tea” ceremony. During three corner,” teaching: “right foot in,” “left foot out,” and “spin short intermissions, bitter, sweet, and goat cheese infused yourself around,” in a frenetic Hoki-Poki dance. teas were served. During my four-day stay, I enjoyed bicycle rides (free loan for On a separate afternoon, I learned to make “Xizhou Linden guests) – pedaling past the old women in colorful Bai Baba,” with Chef Yang Dong Bing, the Centre’s chef. He is costumes and headdresses carrying children or hay from the the former head chef at the Yunnan Hotel in Kunming and a fields, old men playing Mah Jong or Chinese shamisen, bakers former teacher at Yunnan’s culinary school. “Xizhou Baba”

36 JUNE 2009 WWW.J AXFAX. COM is a kind of pizza with pork and vegetables or just brown IN THE NEWS sugar and margarine that is the most popular “grab snack” from the village street vendors. A day trip to “ancient” Dali City with Jeanee (by taxi $6) Indus’ Free Fare Incentive included a visit to a “made-by-hand” textile “factory,” Indus Travels is offering complimentary second person air renowned for its Bai-style but modern-looking hemp clothing on land plus air Small Group Tours to India. The offer is valid at a fraction of the price in other parts of China or in the on 3 top selling tours Royal India - North India Tour, Classical USA. On that same trip, we explored the main Temple and South India - A great introductory tour to South India and the craft markets – for silver jewelry, Dali marble vases, silk- Great India Tour - The best value tour which combines both covered chopsticks, gift tea, herbal medicines, fabric hand- North and South India. Booking and full payment must be bags, and more. I also took advantage of a half-hour foot made by July 31, and the offer is valid for a second person massage complete with scented oil and traditional herbs for when two people are traveling together on the exact same less than $9. The Lindens know which places meet Ameri - itinerary. Offer valid on Air India and from JFK only. Taxes can sanitary standards. and fees are additional on all air and cost about $300. Call Because the Centre is more than a hotel, but rather a place to 866-978-2997; www.industravels.ca/small-group.html immerse oneself in local Chinese culture, the Lindens are mar - keting strongly to those interested in Chinese language, culinary Sunshine in China travel, and plein air art and photography. Former New York Sunshine Travel is an official tour operator from P.R. Times contributing travel writer, Taylor Holliday, who now runs China and a member of Pacific Asia Travel Association Lotus Culinary Travel (www.lotusculinary.com ) will be host - (PATA) and American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA). Incor - ing culinary programs at Linden for four or more guests. The porated in New York in 1995, Sunshine boasts more than 30 Lindens’ own Plein Air Painting program, “Painting in the Land years of experience in the China travel industry and has South of the Clouds,” led by master landscape painter, Ned served North American clients for the past 15 years. Sun - Mueller, runs October 14-29, 2009 and costs only $3,800 shine Travel specializes in customized tour packages for including round-trip airfare from LAX to Kunming, scheduled groups and individuals to mainland China, Hong Kong and local transportation, guides, double occupancy accommoda - other Asia destinations such as Thailand, Vietnam, Cambo - tions, and most meals. Notes Ned, who led a previous artists’ dia, and India. All tour packages have guaranteed depar - trip with Brian to Yunnan, “Of course you get to see the tures based on two participants. Sunshine Travel is an touristy things – temples and historic sites, but we spend more authorized wholesaler for all major cruise lines on the time focusing on the unique aspects of the region – colorful Yangtze River: a five-star cruise for 4-6 days with meals and markets, rundown old buildings, local characters, and unique guided excursions costs less than $500 per person/cruise lighting and landscapes.” Information on additional upcoming trip (based on 1/2 cabin with 10% commission to travel programs, focusing on spirituality, tea, and mind & body health agents). Visit www.sunshinetravelusa.com can be found on the programs section of their website at: www.lindens.cn/en/page/3/programs . All programs are com - Aussie Deal from APT missionable. Australian Pacific Touring will take 10% off its best sell - For more information, contact the China National Tourist ing tours of 10 days or more, including the most popular 22 Office in New York, 888-760-8218; fax 212-760-8809; E- day Royal Escorted Vacation of Australia and New Zealand. mail [email protected]; or, in Los Angeles 800-670-2228; fax Coupled with record low airfares, and a favorable exchange 818-545-7506; E-mail [email protected] ; or visit www.cnto.org rate, there has never been a better time to travel DownUn - der. Call 800 290 8687; www.aptouring.com Nikki Opens in Koh Samui, Thailand Nikki Beach, one of the world’s most recognizable luxury lifestyle and entertainment brands, has chosen the idyllic island of Koh Samui in Thailand to launch the new Nikki Beach Club that debuted last month. Partnering with Nikolsons, www.nikolsons.com , one of Thailand’s premier real estate and resort entrepreneurs, Nikki Beach Koh Samui hopes to attract savvy international travelers seeking boutique resorts for relax - ation, entertainment, world-class service and gourmet food and beverage.Located on the west coast of the island at beautiful Lipa Noi Beach, the resort will be ideally situated for viewing the magnificent tropical sunsets which magically light up the sky at the end of the day and herald in the night. Nikki Beach Koh Samui will also host an Ultra Lounge VIP Club, high-end retail shops, beauty salon and massage spa and gourmet deli. The beach club, pool bar and sunset terrace lounge will opened For consolidator airfares and tour packages to China in December 2008 with retail operations expected to operate in see page 74 of the Listings Section the first quarter of 2009. Visit www.nikkibeachhotels.com

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In the Lap of India Luxury By Helen Heales ndia’s tourism industry is forging ahead with a huge growth spurt in the luxury category. Like most of the world, global economic trends are negatively affecting India’s tourism industry. In late April, global hotel bench - marking company STR Global published February results Ifor the Asia/Pacific hotel market, reporting that New Delhi, India, and Mumbai, India, reported the largest decreases, O T

down 43.8 percent to $185.03 and 40.2 percent to $174.91, N A I D N

respectively. Additionally, New Delhi was down 55.2 per - I cent to $120.76 while in Mumbai was down 48.1 percent to $108.09. No doubt, the situation was also exacerbated by from Delhi to Jabalpur, followed by a five-hour chauffeured last fall’s terrorist attacks in Mumbai. journey by road to the lodge. Alternatively, fly from Mumbai But if hotel development as well as other niche segments to Nagpur, followed by a five-hour chauffeured journey by of travel are a barometer of the long-term health of India’s road. The circuit consists of Mahua Kothi (Bandhavgarh travel business, the current state of tourism in the country is National Park), Baghvan (Pench National Park), Pashan Garh a mere blip on the radar. “We know there is a tremendous (Panna National Park) and Banjaar Tola (Kanha National Park). potential for growth here which is why we are building and But travelers who may not be interested in experiencing opening new hotels,” explains Onno Poortier, president of an Indian safari might consider Maharajas’ express luxury Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts (www.theleela.com ). train, unveiled in late March. The Maharajas’ Express This Indian hospitality group is investing $300 million to (www.rirtl.com/rirtl ), India’s first pan-India luxury train, is increase its portfolio of five operational properties, with the product of a joint venture between the Indian Railway three more opening this year and three new properties that Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) and Cox and will debut over the course of the next two years. Kings India Ltd . The luxury train has 23 coaches with a pas - As part of a new upscale, mixed-use development in New senger capacity of 82. It is the first luxury train that boasts Delhi's newest satellite business and shopping district, The four distinct configurations. It has five deluxe carriages, each Leela Kempinski Gurgaon , Delhi had its soft opening in with four cabins; six junior suite carriages, each with three January and features 322 guest rooms and suites and 90 cabins; two suite carriages, each with two suites; and one serviced residences. Later this year, The Leela will unveil its presidential suite exclusively in one carriage. The rolling newest palace hotel, The 80-room Leela Palace Kempinski stock also has state-of-the-art pneumatic and hydraulic sus - Udaipur on Lake Pichola. The Leela Palace Kempinski pension system, ensuring a smoother ride; climatic control Chennai will be the city's largest business hotel when it in passenger cabins; and, importantly, an environmentally- opens in 2010 on seven acres of seafront on the Bay of friendly toilet system. Bengal in the former Madras. Also in 2010, the 264-room Maharajas’ Express is set to embark on its first commer - Leela Palace Kempinski New Delhi will be built in the cial run on Jan. 9, 2010. IRCTC managing director Rakesh diplomatic enclave in the south of Delhi. Additionally, Leela Tandon said, “This train will have many state-of-the-art fea - plans to build hotels in Hyderabad and Pune. A property in tures and the first to cut across state boundaries that would Agra, home to the Taj Mahal, is also in the planning stages. make luxury rail travel in India a pleasurable experience.” But Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts doesn’t have the corner Along the way, travelers will soon find a variety of interna - on Indian luxury travel. tional luxury hotels brands, including Sofitel In March, South African-based luxury tourism company (www.sofitel.com ), Accor’s luxury brand, which will have andbeyondindia (www.andbeyondindia.com ), in partner - three hotels with 711 rooms in Mumbai, including the flag - ship with Taj Safaris, completed its circuit of India tiger ship Sofitel Mumbai currently under construction at the safari lodges with its fourth lodge: Banjaar Tola. Situated on International Finance and Business District - Bandra Kurla the edge of the Banjaar River overlooking Kanha National Complex, the Sofitel at Nirmal Lifestyles in Mulund, and the Park, Banjaar Tola was designed with the light footprint for 193-room SO boutique hotel, also at Nirmal Lifestyles at which all andbeyond safari lodges are known. Mulund. Banjaar Tola is a collection of two camps, each with nine Accor has also launched its new upscale brand Pullman tented suites, guest areas, swimming pool, comprehensive (www.pullmanhotels.com ), in India, with two committed library and plenty of places for al fresco dining. Daily safari projects -- the 284-room Pullman Central Park Gurgaon and excursions include interpretive morning and evening drives the 250-room Pullman Lavasa, both of which are scheduled in the jungle with andbeyond-trained naturalists and tiger to open in 2010. viewing by elephant. Kanha is one of India’s largest national Also, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts (www.fairmont.com ) parks, covering 750 square miles, located in the Maikal Hills announced its second project in India, Fairmont Jaipur . of the Satpura Hill range in the southeastern part of the Scheduled to open in 2010, the hotel, located in Rajasthan in state of Madhya Pradesh. Guests visiting Banjaar Tola fly the northwest of India, joins Fairmont Hyderabad , also

38 JUNE 2009 WWW.J AXFAX. COM BEST BUYS $ CHINA British Airways from New York, and in-country transfers, 189 9 Pacific Delight Tours is offering an air-inclu - sightseeing and excursions from Greaves Tours LLC. Excur - sive 10-day "China Impressions" package for fall, priced from sions include: sightseeings tour of Old and New Delhi $1,899, and featuring the highlights of Beijing and Shanghai, including a cycle rickshaw ride, a visit to one of the largest along with the terra cotta warriors of Xian, and the gardens mosques in India, the Jama Masjid in Old Delhi, and the and canals of Suzhou. The special rate includes air from fabled Chandni Chowk. Rates are valid through July 21. LAX (also available from JFK for an additional $150). Call 800-318-7801; www.greavesindia.com The tour departs September 3, 17, 22 and October 8, 15, 20, 27. Prices are per person based on double occupancy, $ CHINA and includes fuel surcharges, but does not include up to 497 Victoria Cruises is offering a special 30% off $120 in government-imposed taxes and fees, including the the published rates in cruise line's 2009 brochure for all September 11 security fee. Call 800-221-7179 or visit Yangtze River cruise departures now through Aug. 31, 2009. www.PacificDelightTours.com Victoria Cruises most popular four- or five-day program. Optional onboard activities include Tai Chi lessons, nightly $ INDIA entertainment options and shore excursions to the Three 688 5 Clients can save of up to 50% on an inclu - Gorges Dam in Sandouping priced at $63 per person. sive 10-day 'A Royal Deal' package to India presented by Visitors will also board a smaller boat for an expedition Greaves Tours in conjunction with Taj Hotels Resorts and down the Yangtze's Daning or Shennong River tributaries to Palaces and British Airways for departures through July . the Small Gorges. Rates for the Three Gorges Highlights This 10-day 'A Royal Deal' package, priced from $6,885, program begin at $497 per person double in June, July and per person double, includes accommodations at Taj Hotels August. Call 800-348-8084; www.victoriacruises.com Resorts and Palaces, Club World (Business Class) service on $ TAHITI 175 0 Pedalers Pub & Grille (PP&G), goes “green” opening in 2010, as the luxury hotel brand’s first forays into island-hopping with a fully wind- and human-powered, 9-day/8- the Indian market. The 248-room hotel will offer guests a night adventure entitled Tahiti-Bike & Sail Polynesia. This active variety of restaurants and bars, including a poolside bar, a cycling/sailing adventure is all-inclusive from $3,395 per person, 10,000-square-foot Willow Stream spa, and a 5,000-square- double, with an additional $220 per person in port taxes. A single foot health club. To accommodate the area’s growing meet - supplement is $1,750. The tour begins and ends in Papeete. ings market, there will also be a 48,500-square-foot The next departure is scheduled for June 20, 2009. The rate convention center as well as gardens that can host over includes land (one night) and ship (seven nights) accommoda - 1,000 guests, perfect for business functions or weddings. tions, most meals, guides, route directions and maps, sightsee - “India is a new and exciting market for us, with great future ing/activities and all transfers. potential, and represents another destination to showcase E-mail [email protected]; or visit to our discerning guests,” noted Thomas Storey, president, www.pedalerspubandgrille.com Fairmont Hotels & Resorts. For more information, contact the India Tourist Office, $ BORA BORA 800-953-9399 ; on the west coast, 213-380-8855; or visi t 650 Le Méridien Bora Bora is set on the “Pearl of www.incredibleindia.org the Pacific,” on a six-mile-long “motu” islet, facing Ote - manu Mountain, within one of the most beautiful lagoons in the world. The hotel has 99 bungalows including four lagoon bungalows, 14 beach bungalows, and 81 over-water bunga - lows undergoing a facelift and adding a new pool, ecological center, fitness center and a chapel for on-site weddings to be completed in April. A Tahitian priest may conduct the cer - emony, invoking the god “Taaroa.” Rates at Le Méridien Bora Bora start at $650 per night. Call 800-543-4300; www.borabora.lemeridien.com

Corrections for “Tourist in Tokyo” May feature article We apologize for the following errors: the Imperial Palace website is //sankan.kunaicho.go.jp/english; the Capitol Tokyu Hotel” is closed while the “Capitol Hotel Tokyu, will open in 2010, (www.capitolhoteltokyu.com); the Hotel Saiyo Ginza correct name is Hotel Seiyo Ginza” (www.seiyo-ginza.com); the Park Royal Hotel name is the Royal Park Hotel For consolidator airfares and tour packages to India (www.rph.co.jp); and the Nibonbashi Mitsui Tower is named see page 75 of the Listings Section the Nihonbashi Mitsui Tower.

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his Spring, the eyes of the world were on Trinidad G A B O

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mit of the Americas. Trinidad was the very the first D A D I N Caribbean, small island developing state to host I R the Summit. Heads of state and government from T T34 countries of the Americas gathered at the Hyatt foot Spa Esencia and more than 43,000 square feet of ver - Regency Trinidad to discuss how they can strengthen satile meeting, conference and event space. Spa Esencia cooperation to tackle some of today's most critical issues. opened March 2008 as the first Hyatt Pure Spa to debut in With an emphasis on people and giving priority to improv - the Caribbean. The 428-room Hyatt is in the Port of Spain ing their quality of life is at the heart of Trinidad and Toba - International Waterfront Development on the Gulf of Paria. go's own Vision 2020, a sustained development plan that For leisure guests, the Hyatt offers a stunning rooftop infini - will see Trinidad and Tobago become a fully developed ty pool, prime access to Trinidad’s annual pre-Lenten Carni - nation by the year 2020. Visit www.vision2020.info.tt val festivities and the country’s top eco-travel attractions. Prime Minister Patrick Manning explained that the Fifth Visit www.hyatt.com Summit of the Americas, as well as the Commonwealth Carlton-Savannah Hotel, Trinidad: Is a state-of-the-art Heads of Government Meeting, scheduled to take place in development that incorporates international architecture and November of this year offer the chance "to move Trinidad design with innovative and flexible hotel space. With busi - and Tobago to the center stage of hemispheric and global ness and leisure travelers in mind, the hotel will feature 165 multilateralism that could also lead to a strategic advantage rooms, relaxing leisure facilities such as a pool, spa, three for our own development and progress." fashionable bars, two restaurants, high-tech meeting rooms, The meeting, which President Barack Obama attended, and superior standards of personal service. Call 868-621- marked the first time the democratically elected presidents 2948 or visit www.carltonsavannahhotel.com and prime ministers from the entire Western Hemisphere Hilton Trinidad: This upside-down hotel—it's built into a have convened in nearly three and a half years-and the first hillside, so the entrance and lobby occupy the top floor—is time ever they have met in the Caribbean. The Summit of currently undergoing renovations, which are scheduled to the Americas is the only regional forum of its kind that finish by mid-2009. The new look includes Scandinavian- includes the United States and Canada. style teak furnishings and French doors, warm earth-tone fabrics, and flat-screen TVs with DVD players in the suites. Cruise Development Facilities include a gym and two pools—one for kids that’s Tobago’s burgeoning cruise tourism industry has moved shaped like Tobago, the other is (roughly) shaped like one step closer to being one of the Caribbean’s most sought Trinidad. The two restaurants, one casual, one formal, serve after port-of-calls. The completed expansion of the Scarbor - international dishes, while the Carnival Bar is a good place to ough Jetty in December 2007 has opened the door to voy - catch the sunset. Visit www.hilton.com ager class cruise ships that can accommodate up to 3,114 passengers. Currently a member of the Florida Caribbean Great Deals Cruise Association, Tobago is estimating the island’s highest Situated on a gently sloped hillside overlooking the crystal cruise arrivals, with 61 calls and over 70,000 passengers for blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, The Villas at Stone - the 2008/2009 season. haven are 14 luxurious homes with panoramic views of the Tobago coastline. From now until November 20, 2009, Boosting Boutique Incentives guests that stay seven nights will only pay for five nights. The Tobago House of Assembly has announced the alloca - The special offer includes airport transfers, housekeeping, tion of $2.3 million to small boutique hotels as a means of breakfast items stocked in fridge, tropical floral arrange - bringing them up to three-star status. In light of the destina - ment, and a fresh fruit basket. Call 868-639-0361; tion’s continued development Mount Irvine Bay Hotel and www.stonehavenvillas.com Golf Club is investing over $3.1 million in renovations and Blue Waters Inn is a beachfront hotel tucked away in Bat - the addition of 35 new rooms. Additional expansion projects teaux Bay (a private, sheltered horseshoe-shaped bay with a include the Crown Point Beach Hotel adding 25 rooms and golden sandy beach) and rests among 46 acres of lush tropi - the Coco Reef Resort & Spa adding 25 suites. cal surroundings. The resort features 38 beachfront rooms Hyatt Regency Trinidad debuted in January 2008 as the including three bungalows. Known for its "friendly by nature" first full-service hotel to open in Trinidad since 1962. service, the eco-resort is offering rates as low as $50 per Designed as the first hotel dedicated to business travel in person per night with breakfast from June 1 - August 31, the Caribbean, Hyatt offers unsurpassed service, upscale 2009. Guests who book seven nights pay for only five. Call accommodations, diverse dining options, the 9,000 square 868-660-BLUE; www.bluewaters inn.com

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The heart of the Pond Bay proj - first step in a rollout of the destination’s new branding and ect – both socially and geographically – will be the Pond Bay marketing materials that debuted during the first quarter of House, which will be home to an elegant 100-seat restau - this year. Originating in West Africa and believed to be a rant adjacent to the 16,000-square-foot destination spa guardian of the people, the Mocko Jumbie is a popular char - designed by the internationally acclaimed E'SPA group and a acter at cultural events in the USVI. The larger brand reposi - gym featuring a wide array of cardiovascular activities. tioning for the Territory highlights the “unscripted Caribbean The Westin St. John Resort & Villas , St. John: Is con - experience” in response to market research that indicates verting 186 existing hotel rooms in seven buildings located travelers are seeking more than a “cookie-cutter” Caribbean within the resort’s hillside section into 94 two- and three- vacation. bedroom villas for sale overlooking Great Cruz Bay. Con - struction of the first 54 villas began in July 2006. The Accommodation Update second phase of 40 villas began shortly thereafter. The Wyndham St. Croix Golf Resort and Casino: Enters a Westin St. John Resort & Villas currently has a total of 92 new Caribbean market with the development of the luxury studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom villas. Owners and 400-room property, which will become the keystone of a guests will enjoy full access to all amenities at The Westin $250 million complex that includes a new 43,000-square St. John, including the pools, spa, fitness facility, beachside foot conference center on St. Croix. The 294-acre property water activities, tennis, Kids Club and hotel restaurants. will open its doors in 2010, featuring a 25,000 square-foot Club Comanche, St. Croix: Is St. Croix’s first hotel and casino; 18-hole Jack Nicklaus signature golf course; 17,000 meeting place, celebrated its 60th anniversary this past square-foot world-class spa and fitness center; four restau - November by unveiling itself as St. Croix’s only “green” rants; lounges; retail stores; and kid's club. The property will executive boutique hotel and meeting/event center. Among be located on the south shore of St. Croix, near downtown its green renovations includes a “Hollywood-style” swim - Christiansted and 15 minutes from Henry E. Rohlsen Inter - ming pool (the first pool in the Virgin Islands), which has national Airport. been converted to fresh water and re-plumbed to meet Botany Bay, St. Thomas: Formerly known as The Pre - modern safety regulations. Renovations to areas including serve at Botany Bay in St. Thomas, this new property lies in meeting rooms and overnight accommodations have been a dramatic setting where the Caribbean Sea meets the made as well, furthering a watershed moment in the proper - Atlantic Ocean. Guests of this world-class luxury resort will ty’s history. enjoy several beaches, secluded coves, a pristine coral reef and a nature conservancy, fine dining restaurants and a Updated Cruise Facilities beach club as well as a Talise Wellness spa. Jumeirah will At Frederiksted, St. Croix, the Ann E. Abramson Marine manage the five-star boutique hotel of 84 rooms spread Facility – the main cruise ship port for St. Croix – and the over nine buildings in a secluded setting. Scheduled to open Frederiksted pier area have undergone a comprehensive in 2011, the 400-acre resort will include 30 residences, 30 transformation. Visitors and residents will now enjoy a lush whole ownership villas and up to 20 grand estates. park, fountains and cobbled pedestrian paths stretching one- Drift Away Day Spa, St. John: Opened in January 2009, quarter mile along the town’s waterfront. The pier was offering guests all the luxuries associated with destination upgraded to accommodate two eagle-class vessels and two spas at a price range within reach, particularly intriguing dur - mini-cruise vessels and now serves as a gateway to St. ing these trying economic times. The spa offers treatments, Croix. A shopping area with permanent vendors’ booths is from facials and massages to manicures and pedicures. located within walking distance of the pier – with space for Pond Bay Club, St. John: A 15-acre development of 50 additional booths on days when cruise ships dock. Taxis and furnished three-bedroom cottages and villas, is currently tour buses regularly depart from the pier, taking visitors to under construction on one of the last beachfront properties. Christiansted, the island’s other main town, and to beaches, As the smallest of the three U.S Virgin Islands, St. John shopping and attractions throughout the island. retains a tranquil, unspoiled beauty, with two-thirds pre - Along the waterfront, an elevated stage provides the per -

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fect setting for Frederiksted’s monthly Sunset Jazz Festi - Cove, Company House Hotel, Divi Carina Bay Beach vals, where residents and visitors enjoy music from locally Resort, Frederiksted Hotel, Hibiscus Beach Resort, Hol - and internationally acclaimed jazz artists against the back - ger Danske Hotel, Hotel Caravelle, King Christian Hotel drop of a spectacular Caribbean sunset. and Sand Castle on the Beach. Crown Bay Center, St. Thomas: Is an upscale, waterfront Some of the companies agents may book with are the fol - retail shopping and commercial center, located on the south - lowing: Apple Vacations, Certified Vacations Group, Clas - west side of the island at the Crown Bay cruise ship pier, sic Vacations, Enjoy Vacations, Expedia Inc., Island offers a range of dining options, nightly entertainment and Resort Tours, Libgo Travel, The Mark Travel Corporation, specialty retail and tourist-oriented retail outlets. Worldwide, Pleasant Holidays, Total Vacations, Travel Impressions, Travelocity, US Airways Vacations and Air Update Vacation Express. Since May 1, American Eagle has increased service from For more information, visit, www.VisitUSVI.com San Juan, Puerto Rico to St. Thomas from three flights to Participating operator, Travel Impressions has added its seven flights daily. Additionally, there are still direct flights own enhancements to the USVI Sizzlin’ Sampler promotion with many airlines to St. Thomas from major cities but the featuring a $300 air credit per booking (deducted from hotel increased flights from Puerto Rico enables travelers to take portion), fourth night free, $50 in attraction coupons and a advantage of discounted fares to San Juan with connecting $50 dining voucher. Guests must book a minimum of four flights to St. Thomas. nights at participating resorts in order to qualify for the pro - As a U.S. Territory, travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands does motional elements. To receive the $300 air credit, air trans - not require a passport from U.S. citizens arriving from Puer - portation must be booked in conjunction with the hotel stay. to Rico or the U.S. mainland. For more information, visit, Airfare is available from gateways nationwide and can easily www.VisitUSVI.com be added to the cost of the hotel stay. The USVI Sizzlin’ Sampler is valid on reservations made by Oct. 15, 2009 for IN THE NEWS travel through Oct. 31, 2009. Call 800-284-0044 or visit IN THE NEWS www.TravelImpressions.com Sample Summer Sizzler Sale into Fall Free Night Promo at Spice Island Through October 15, the U.S. Virgin Islands is offering its Spice Island Beach Resort in Grenada has launched a promo - Sizzlin’ Sampler – featuring more than $1,200 in savings for tion where guests receive a free night(s) on stays of seven nights travel to the islands of St. Thomas, St. Croix and St. John. or longer. Guests visiting for a week can stay for seven nights From “snuba” diving and hiking, to culinary explorations and but pay for only six. Those interested in longer visits receive shopping excursions, the USVI has it all. even more value when they book 14 nights and pay for 12 or The wide booking window is opened through Oct. 15 or book 21 nights and pay for 18. The promotion is available in all whenever the allotted packages are sold; travel must be room categories and valid for travel through Dec. 15, 2009. completed by Oct. 31. Among the components are compli - Spice Island Beach Resort features 64 rooms comprised mentary fourth night at participating hotels; $300 air credit; of one Cinnamon Suite, one Saffron Suite, four Royal Collec - $50 worth of coupons for attractions; $50 dining coupon and tion Suites (Royal Ginger, Royal Mace, Royal Clove and a $500 coupon booklet. Royal Sage), six Luxury Almond Pool Suites, seven Anthuri - Participating hotels include the following: on St. Thomas: um Pool Suites, 32 Seagrape Suites and 13 Oleander Suites. Anchorage Beach Resort, Best Western Carib Beach, Rates start at $700 per room, per night, based on double Best Western Emerald Beach; Bolongo Bay Beach occupancy for an Oleander Garden Suite. Fully-inclusive Resort, Crystal Cove, Marriott Frenchman’s Reef, Pavil - rates include accommodations; breakfast, lunch and dinner ions and Pools, Point Pleasant Resort, The Ritz-Carlton, daily; afternoon tea; beverages including house wine at din - St. Thomas, Sapphire Beach Resort, Sapphire Village, ner; use of non-motorized watersports such as snorkeling, Secret Harbour Beach Resort and Wyndham Sugar Bay kayaking and Hobie cat sailing; golf greens fees at the nine- Resort & Spa and on St. John, the The Westin, St. John. hole Grenada Golf Club; and concierge and room service. St. Croix: The Buccaneer, Carambola Beach Resort & Call +473-444-4258 ; E-mail [email protected]; Spa, Chenay Bay Beach Resort, Club St. Croix, Colony www.SpiceIslandBeachResort.com

WWW.JAXFAX.COM JUNE 2009 E43 NORTH AMERICA & HAWAII Boston: Favorite Daughter By Maria Lisella ast year Travel & Leisure named Boston “America’s Favorite City,” and even on a first visit, clients will under - stand how this town earned this moniker questioning only S what took so long for it to win this recognition. Boston’s S O R Public Garden or Village Green sets it apart from most B Massachussetts State House M L O cities that may boast large gardens or parks such as New York’s T Central Park, but the garden is at once very public, intimate, 2009 in an historic 1889 landmark building in downtown Boston. lively and depending on where your clients stay, can seem like It is expected that the historic structure known as the Ames your own backyard. Building, will join the ranks of notable Boston architectural land - marks that have been recycled into boutique hotels. The 93,500 Grand Dame square-foot building is undergoing a $40 million renovation that Grand dames have a way of seducing even the repeat visi - will feature a lounge and two stories of restaurants. tors. Is there anything quite like peering down from room 1508 at the five-star luxury Taj Boston Hotel as the village Freebies and Deals in Beantown green or Public Gardens roll out before you? Even the gray The five-day Sail Boston Festival – July 8-12 -- will begin with haze of winter casts a veil of enchantment as little pockets the Grand Parade of Sail into Boston Harbor, continue with a of snow pile up in corners and the skating rink brims with crew and cadet parade through the downtown streets of Boston, bright-hat skaters, and spring brings its color and verve. Chil - crew and cadet soccer tournaments, exciting harbor tours, shop - dren can splash around in the Frog Pond Wading Pool (June- ping, music, entertainment and the best cuisine in New England. August) on Boston Common. Vessels will dock in the Seaport District, Fan Pier Basin, Rowes A Boston landmark, located on the corner of Arlington and New - Wharf and at the historic wharfs of the North End and bury Streets, surrounded by art galleries, boutiques and restaurants, Charlestown. Visit www.sailboston.com the Taj Boston Hotel is a short, scenic walk from the Financial and Boston’ many museums offer free admission on special days and Theatre districts not to mention those splendid views of Boston’s evenings. And, if you're lucky enough to be named "Isabella," you Public Garden. Known for its collection of original art and antiques, receive free admission forever to the Isabella Stewart Gardner Muse - which are on display throughout the hotel. The hotel has completed um. The Institute of Contemporary Art offers Target Free Thursday a $55 million restoration project in 2002, returning the classic hotel Nights for free museum entrance from 5 pm-9 pm. You can also be to its original splendor. entertained for free while shopping by the Faneuil Hall Marketplace For more than 50 years, the Café has been a lively spot for power Street Performers. breakfasts, serving International cuisine, luncheons and dining Take in a movie with Friday Night Flicks at the Hatch Shell or Movie before or after the theatre. With its wall of windows overlooking the Nights at the Prudential Center. And, enjoy listening to free concerts bustle of Newbury Street and vintage photos of celebrated guests, at City Hall Plaza, Copley Square, and the Hatch Shell. you can see how it earned its landmark status. The FREEdom Trail sites, which include the Massachusetts Since the 1930's when Prohibition was repealed and The Bar State House, Grainery Burial Ground, and the Paul Revere Statue opened, it has become one of the world's most celebrated spots for are also free for viewing. Take a free tour of Symphony Hall, the its famous martinis and Classic Cocktails. Its club-like atmosphere, Public Library, the First Church of Christ Scientist, the Black Her - fireplace and enviable views of the Public Garden, make it a living itage Trail and the Women's Heritage Trail. legend and one that a single woman can feel completely at ease in. Boston Duck Tours offer packa ges with Legal Sea Foods so Your eyes do not deceive you nor do your memories if you think this visitors can enjoy two very Boston traditions. Priced from $43.65 for was a different hotel in another life – it was the Ritz Carlton. Right now, children to $50 per adult, Legal Sea Foods’ lunch offers a perfect a standard room for one night costs under $250, which is a steal for antidote to that ride on the Charles River and through the city this property so close to at least six free sights worth seeing. streets of Boston. Choose from one of three locations: Park Square, A newly enlarged and enhanced drawing room setting with win - Visit www.bostonducktours.com dows overlooking Newbury Street, The Tea Lounge is ideal for tradi - tional Afternoon Tea or relaxing with a glass of port or Champagne. Boston’s Last Frontier Call 800-745-8883 ; www.tajhotels.com Chances are if you are in town on business and are attending a conference you will find your way to the Boston Waterfront where a Newcomers and Old Favorites massive development has taken place and continues to take place Always an architectural gem, what was once the iconic Charles on what might be called the city’s last frontier. Street Jail is now the Liberty Boston Hotel. Since it opened in The dining options here are still developing as well but what has September, 2007, the luxury hotel quickly became the “must- already landed is worth mentioning. Start off with Legal Test see” downtown Boston destination for visitors and residents. Kitchen (LTK) , considered a pioneer in the Seaport District. It’s Among the new arrivals set to debut in Boston is the 234-room within easy walking distance of attractions such as the stunning W Hotel Theatre District , which includes 24 suites, to open new Institute of Contemporary Art, the World Trade Center, the August 31, 2009. The W hotel is currently under construction in Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, the seasonal Bank of Boston at 100 Stuart Street, at the corner of Stuart and Tremont America Pavilion for big-name entertainment, and multiple shiny Streets in Boston’s theater district. Additionally, the 120-room new hotels including the Seaport, the Westin Waterfront, and Ames Hotel by Morgans Hotel Group will open in the Fall of the Renaissance Boston .

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$ CANADA 149 5 In Newfoundland and Labrador, CapeRace Cultural Adventures offers one-of-a-kind introductions to life in the province’s capital and its outports where travelers can see wildlife and icebergs, meet the locals and listen to their tall tales and traditional music. In CapeRace ICE, a seven-night itinerary offered through June 26, participants travel by air, land and sea to track icebergs ($2,877 per per - son including accommodations and local transportation.) From June 17 to October 29, the nine-night CapeRace Eco- Culture Experience allows visitors to explore the scenic Avalon and Bonavista Peninsulas of Newfoundland. Priced at $1,495 per person double for accommodations and rental car. Call 647-284-3696; www.caperace.com

$ FLORIDA 500 Travelers passing through the Miami International and Ft. Lauderdale International airports can now seek a bit of rest and relaxation on their next layover with an escape to Acqualina Resort and Spa on the Beach and ESPA at Acqualina, recently named “Best Spa” in six categories by SpaFinder. ESPA at Acqualina’s Layover Package includes a roundtrip car transfer to and from the airport, a one-hour jet lag aroma therapy massage or a holistic facial and lunch at ESPA. Prices start at $500 for one per - son, $700 for two people, $900 for three people and $1,100 for a group of four. Guests who stay overnight receive complimentary access to ESPA at Acqualina plus a daily $40 spa treatment credit. Call 305-918-6844; www.acqualina.com

Getting To Boston One of the most comfortable new ways of arriving in Boston if your clients are coming from New York or Hartford is the LimoLiner, a first-class, 28-pas - senger vehicle plus a state-of- the-art business travel center all rolled into one. S

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his summer is especially compelling for families wishing to travel together to the icons of Europe, the great castles of the British Isles, the great plains of the Old West, African wildlife reserves, big U.S. cities or the friendly beaches of the TCaribbean. There is no shortage of incentives and deals to travel all corners of the earth, since children can often stay

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Trafalgar’s CostSaver Europe and USA/Canada programs T N were designed to provide “unbeatable values for summer A 2009” with escorted tours saving clients up to 40% off the Southern Africa itineraries for 2009 expressly designed for cost of putting together a similar vacation on their own. Fur - adults and teens with a minimum age of 16: the 11-day ther, children 14 years old or younger sharing triple or quad Zambia trip is priced from $7,898 per person; the 11-day accommodations with two adults save up to an additional program to South Africa is priced similarly at $7,998; and the 40% off the adult fare (special savings are also available for Southern Africa 13-day program that combines Namibia and children 15 to 17). Botswana costs $9,798 per person. Call 800-575-1540; E- Among Trafalgar’s European adventures is one that takes mail [email protected]; www.austinlehman.com clients to see it all - from the White Cliffs of Dover to the Toy Museum in Prague, the Glockenspiel in Munich, and the American Girls Closer to Home Eiffel Tower in Paris. A 15-day journey, it includes a sweep Stateside there are those American dreams shared by kids of England, Belgium, Holland, Germany, the Czech Republic, everywhere. In addition to overnight accommodations at the Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and France - nine countries filled InterContinental Chicago, the American Girl Package with history and culture -- from $2,250 per person double includes a personalized welcome letter and a disposable As for U.S. adventures in the Wild Northwest, one tour camera to record their Chicago experience. Girls will also wanders the great North Woods enshrouded in canopies of enjoy an American Girl take-home doll bed (one per room; centuries old giant redwood trees. Participants will ride dune additional beds are available for additional cost). The family buggies in the sand, race jet boats on the Rogue River, package also includes themed turn-down service for each zoom to the top of the Space Needle and more in a wild 9- child and their American Girl doll, as well as fresh cookies day journey of the Northwest that runs from San Francisco and milk each night. After a full day of exploring the city, the to Seattle. Rates start from $1,935 per person double. package also includes a specialty breakfast for two girls at What child would say no to a chance to explore Cowboy Zest which includes an American Girl-themed trivia game. Country - where the Wild West began? Children of all ages Rates start at $239 per night; package valid through Dec. will have a rip-roarin' good time on this eight-day adventure 31, 2009. Call 312-944-4100; www.icchicagohotel.com through the true cowboy towns of Jackson, Cody, Sheridan The Westin Resort, Aruba i s offering a “Delight in Fami - and Keystone. Travelers will ride a genuine 1880 steam train ly” getaway for mom, dad and the kids. As part of the in Yellowstone and gaze up to the famous faces at Mt. escape, children receive complimentary admission to the Rushmore. Rates begin at $1,550 per person. Call 800-854- renowned Westin Kids Club (valued at $60 per child, per 0103; www.trafalgartours.com day) and enjoy free dining, with parents, at the resort’s six on-site restaurants. Starting at just $309 per night for travel Far Off and Foreign through December 19, 2009, based on two adults and two Austin-Lehman Adventures (ALA) believes some of the children, “Delight in Family” saves traveling broods at least best learning is done outside of the classroom. The compa - $480. A two-night minimum stay is required and compli - ny is offering three departures of an edifying family safari to mentary meals are available for one child, under 12, per pay - South Africa targeting school holidays. ing adult. At the Westin Kids Club, children can partake in a Designed for families with children 7 years and older, variety of fun, adventurous and educational activities ranging small group learning opportunities benefit both kids and par - from sandcastle building and seashell hunting to iguana ents. Accompanied by veteran nature guides and rangers, feeding and coconut bowling. Call 877-822-2222; participants will get up close with iconic wildlife on foot, by www.westin.com/arubaspecials bike, on horseback and by four-wheel drive in South Africa's This summer, treat the kids to a look into the ancient past safe and secluded private wildlife reserves. of the Ancestral Puebloan people at Mesa Verde National A trip to a township school to watch local artists create Park, the nation's richest archeological preserve. trinkets from recycled products is also included. The 10-day The "Family Values" package at the Far View Lodge starts family program costs $5,998 per person; and $5,398 for the at less than $60 per person, per night for two adults and first child and $4,798 for each additional child. Children must two children 11 and under, not including taxes. The package be age 7 and older. ALA is also offering four additional includes two nights' accommodations, full American break -

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Customers can also rent GPS most posh bed and breakfast in Crested Butte, Colorado is navigation units to guide them through the amazing Florida selling a "Butterflies, Tots, and Forget-Me-Nots" family pack - roadways. EagleRider Pompano will also provide motorcy - age for less than $80 per person, per night for a family of cle enthusiasts with the options of one-way rentals and four. The nearby Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory Guided and Self-Drive motorcycle tours. Call 888-817-7660 offers a Kids Nature Camp in June and July. The package or E-mail [email protected]; www.eaglerider.com includes breakfast and a half-day Kids Nature Camp Pro - gram. Call 800-390-1338; www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com Epic Summer Deals from Vail Located near Fort Collins, Sylvan Dale Guest Ranch is a 3,200 acre working ranch in the scenic Colorado foothills, Vail Resorts recently announced a new all-inclusive sum - provides families with not-to-be-forgotten western adven - mer family vacation experience in Colorado’s Rocky Moun - tures including cattle drives, roundups, riding instruction, tains, “Epic Summer, A Colorado Family Adventure.” Vail family rides, breakfast rides, and overnight pack trips. Plus a Resorts is combining the best of its Keystone, Brecken - number of activities such as whitewater rafting, hiking, ridge, Vail and Beaver Creek mountain resorts in Colorado skeet shooting, guided rock-climbing and fly-fishing. All- with classic Rocky Mountain summer adventures for locally inclusive, week-long packages start at $1,765 per week for guided, all-inclusive family vacation experiences in four- and adults and $995 for children. Call 877-667-3999; seven-day itineraries. Vail Resorts will begin taking reserva - www.sylvandale.com tions for the Epic Summer trips. Call 888-521-7669; Also in Colorado, the Pueblo Marriott Hotel is located in www.epicsummer.com. the heart of historic downtown next to the Pueblo River Walk. The hotel's "Escape! Family Package" includes a free Museum of Anthropology Re-opens in-room movie, $10 snack gift credit for the hotel's gift shop Vancouver’s beloved Museum of Anthropology (MOA) and breakfast daily for two adults and three kids. Rates start re-opened after a six-month, $3.5 million renovation. MOA at $149 per night, available through Aug. 18. Pueblo is home features a new wing, (increasing the size of the museum by to the top-ranked Buell Children's Museum, a 12,000 50 per cent), as well as a refreshed welcome plaza, muse - square-foot facility offering hands-on exhibits focusing on um shop and Great Hall (featuring soaring totems and mas - the arts, science and history. The Pueblo Zoo is minutes sive carvings by Northwest Coast First Nations artists). One from the hotel. Call 800-228-9290; www.marriott.com of Canada’s foremost museums, MOA is renowned for its This summer everyone is a VIP at Horseshoe Bay Resort Northwest Coast collections and collaborative approach to in Texas. Now through Sept. 30, 2009 the 7,000-acre resort working with First Nations and other cultural communities. is giving guests who stay two or more nights a daily $50 The first exhibitions in the newly renovated museum include resort credit per room.The credit can be used towards chil - the We ya hani nah Coastal First Nations Dance Festival, dren’s programs, food and beverage, retail, spa, water and Tatau – the Art and History of Samoan Tattoos. Some sports, any of the resort’s three championship golf courses renovations continue at the museum: the Bill Reid Rotunda and Whitewater putting course. Nightly weekday rates start (home of 'The Raven and the First Men' sculpture) and at $199 (weekends from $300). Rates for the Summer Fami - Michael M. Ames Theatre will re-open in May. The Multiver - ly package start at $375 nightly during the week ($461 on sity Galleries (replacing Visible Storage) and the temporary weekends). Call 877-611-0112 or visit www.hsbresort.com exhibit gallery will open in January 2010, just in time for the and mention the VIP Summer Special. Olympics. Visit www.moa.ubc.ca Set in Central British Columbia’s pristine Chilcotin region between Chilko Lake and the Brittany Triangle a one-hour Earning Lodge Credits flight or scenic eight-hour drive from Vancouver, T he Elkin CMH (Canadian Mountain Holidays ), the world's first Creek Guest Ranch in British Columbia, Canada has the and largest Heli-Skiing operator, has an added bonus for the perfect answer for frustrated parents looking to entertain 2010 Heli-Skiing season: book with a deposit by June 15, the kids this summer holiday. For the entire month of 2009 and receive a daily guest lodge credit of $85. August, families can get away and spend less with the ‘Kids Heli-Hiking guests who book by June 15, 2009 for sum - Free in August’ promotion. For every two paying adults, a mer 2009 will receive a daily $63 lodge credit, and children child under the age of 13 stays for free, offering impressive aged 5-14 receive a 50% discount. Credits can be used for savings of $170.00 CDN each day. 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When Small is Indeed, Beautiful By Jonathan Siskin hroughout 2009 clients seeking an alternative to them in acquiring new clients as well as increase profits the gigantic mega-liners can choose from a host of from their existing customer base. Kate Woolridge, Fred small ship cruise lines that are attracting increasing Olsen’s International Sales Manger, provides tips and advice interest from first- time and repeat cruisers. during these one-hour sessions. Contact Borton’s Marketing Among the favorites in this category are Cruise Coordinator Jen Schack at 800-843-0602; TWest, Fred Olsen, Hurtigruten, Seaborn, Silversea and Star [email protected] Clippers. The four ships that make up the Fred Olsen fleet are known for their relaxed, “country house” British atmos - STAR CLIPPERS phere—95% of guests on a typical Fred Olsen cruise are The three vessels from the UK – and exceptional worldwide schedule of sail - that comprise Star ings ranging from world cruises to two day trips; itineraries Clippers’ fleet are:— include the Baltic, Norway, Caribbean, Mediterranean, Star Clipper, Star Canary Islands, Black Sea and around the UK. Among the Flyer and Royal Clip - best deals currently available are 6 and 7 night Baltic cruises per, all of which priced from $641 per person that represent savings of 15% embody the essence of the small ship cruise experience by to 35% depending on departure date and cabin category. combining the intimacy of a private yacht with many of the Call 800-843-0602; www.bortonoverseas.com amenities and activities of the large cruise ships minus the crowds and lines. Their compact size provide clients with HURTIGRUTEN opportunities to experience destinations in an up-close and Formerly known as Nor - personal manner on visits to less congested, out of the way wegian Coastal Voyage, ports on itineraries from Tahiti and the Far East to the Hurtigruten specializes in Mediterranean and the Caribbean. cruises above the Arctic Cir - Resembling the stately tall ships that once plied the cle that sail along Norway’s world’s oceans and seas during the mid-19th century, the spectacular 1,250 mile fjord- Star Clipper trio features spacious accommodations, expan - filled coast between Bergen sive teak decks, and open-seating dining plus an indoor-out - and Kirkeness. Throughout door Tropical Bar and Piano Bar. Both the Star Clipper and 2009 Hurtigruten offers a Star Flyer carry a maximum of 170 guests while the flagship diverse portfolio of theme of the fleet, the 227-passenger Royal Clipper, is the largest vacations introduced last year on seven-day northbound, six- full-rigged sailing ship in the world with 20,000 square feet day southbound and 12-day roundtrip sailings. For example, of open deck space and three swimming pools. the “Singles at Sea” theme combines onboard workshops Exotic locales reign supreme during the upcoming winter in digital photography making professional quality home season with the Star Clipper scheduled to explore the mar - movies with nighttime dancing and games while “Climb vels and mysteries of the Far East on itineraries between Your Own Everest” offers insights into the history and cul - Phuket, Thailand and Singapore with calls at the far flung ture of Himalayan and Sherpa guides. Other themes include Simian and Surin Islands. Meanwhile the Star Flyer sails “Virtuosi Classical Cruises,” “The Big Bands Are Back” and roundtrip out of Papeete, Tahiti on 7, 10 and 11-night cruises “Arctic Birding Safari.” to the Society Islands and Tuamotu Islands with calls at Cruise-only fares begin at $949 per person for double cab - island favorites including Bora Bora, Moorea and Huahine. ins and $1,249 for suites. Hurtigruten ranks among the lead - Brochure rates for Far East itineraries begin at $1,870 per ers in expedition cruising, and many of its fares include free person while fares for seven-night Tahiti cruises begin at air and all shore excursions. Call 800-323-7436; $1,925. Call 800-442-0556; www.starclippers.com www.hurtigruten.com

FRED OLSEN CRUISE LINES CRUISE WEST Anglophiles are especially Continuing to add attracted to this UK-based line provocative itineraries to that has implemented a new its array of global explo - marketing strategy this year tar - rations, Cruise West has geting the U.S. market with a introduced several new focus on value, intriguing itineraries, and themed packages. 2009/2010 voyages Borton Overseas , U.S. resellers of Fred Olsen, rolled out beginning with a revised the first in a series of agent Webinar training programs this 9 night “Between Two past March to familiarize agents with the line and assist Seas” Panama and

46 JUNE 2009 WWW.J AXFAX. COM Costa Rica program aboard the 100 guest Pacific Explorer. It SEABOURN has also introduced two new 6 night Cocos Island voyages All attention and announced 12 departures of its 7 night Mexico Sea of is focused on Cortes “Whales and Wildlife” itinerary for 2009/10 including the inaugural two holiday voyages onboard the 102 guest Spirit of year of the Endeavor. Looking ahead to next year, clients can book an $250 million, exclusive 18-night Antarctica expedition departing February 450 capacity Seabourn Odyssey which sets sail June 24 on 7, 2010 on the all suite Corinthian 11 accommodating a max - a 14-day “Adriatic and Aegean Highlights” maiden voyage imum of 114 guests. from Venice to Istanbul with calls at ports including Cruises to the South Pacific are also on tap this year Dubrovnik, Rhodes, Santorini, Athens, Mykonos and aboard the Spirit of Oceanus, Cruise West’s all suite flagship Kusadasi (Ephesus). It then departs July 8 on a 10 day that will sail on three exceptional itineraries: 17 day “Leg - roundtrip “Black Sea Discoveries” cruise out of Istanbul and ends of the Pacific” between Guam and Fiji explores the concludes its initial season in the Mediterranean on October diverse cultures of Micronesia and Melanesia; “Pearls of 17 with a 14-day voyage from Istanbul to Malaga, Spain call - Polynesia” is a 13 day cruise from Fiji to Papeete that calls ing at Crete, Malta, Sicily, Monte Carlo, Marseilles and in Samoa and the Cook islands; “Island Sanctuaries” high - Barcelona. After a 10-day transatlantic voyage from Malaga lights the remote islands of French Polynesia on a 12-day to Fort Lauderdale the Odyssey spends November and roundtrip sailing out of Papeete. December in the Caribbean before departing on Seabourn’s Call 800-798-5023; www.cruisewest.com first ever world cruise January 10, 2010; this 108 day epic voyage will visit exotic ports of call from Bora Bora to Bali, SILVERSEA Sydney to Saigon and Hong Kong to Istanbul. The big news at Sil - Carrying a maximum of 450 guests, the Odyssey will have versea concerns its one of the highest space ratios in the industry with nearly new expedition ship, one staff member per guest. Ninety percent of the 225 Prince Albert II, and ocean view suites have private verandahs and all feature full the upcoming launch granite bathrooms with separate tub and shower, compli - later this year of the mentary in-suite bar stocked with guests’ choice of libations Silver Spirit, the and flat screen entertainment system with movies televi - newest and largest sion, and music. Among the new public spaces on the member of its all- Odyssey, not available on any other Seabourn ship, is suite luxury fleet Seabourn Square, an innovative “concierge lounge” where which will carry up to guests can access a variety of special services in a relaxed, 540 guests in 270 club-like ambience. The Spa at Seabourn is the largest on suites. Since its any luxury ship with a two deck high waterfall entrance, a June 12, 2008 debut thalassotherapy pool and complete salon facilities. in Monaco (above), the Prince Albert has been cruising to Call 800-929-9595; www.seabourn.com distant destinations on itineraries from Iceland to Greenland above the Arctic Circle all the way south to the Chilean Fjords and Antarctica. Among its most compelling voyages are its 16-day IN THE NEWS “Greenland Exploration” that after departing Reykjavik, Ice - land devotes several days to landings on the remote coast Royal Caribbean’s Nickelodeon Cruise of the world’s largest island before continuing on to St. Nickelodeon has assembled a week of non-stop activities, John’s, Newfoundland. At the other end of the world its 16 big talent and a dose of slime for everyone during the Nick - day “Explorer’s Antarctica” leaving out of Ushuaia, Argenti - elodeon Family Cruise with Royal Caribbean, which sets na stops off at the Falkland Islands en route to the South sail this summer--July 26–Aug. 9, on Royal Caribbean Inter - Georgia Islands and Elephant Island before reaching Antarc - national’s Mariner of the Seas, and Aug. 9-16, on Freedom tica where it spends three days exploring the Antarctic of the Seas. Families will be able to participate in a variety Penisula before making the return journey to Ushuaia. of activities, including: SpongeBob SquarePants 10th birth - The Silver Spirit will raise the bar in luxury cruising with day bashes; interactive game shows; special screenings of the expansion of its suite accommodations to a total of 26 Nickelodeon series; character meet-and-greets; and more. Silver suites, more Verandah suites (222) plus six Grand Additionally, guests will have the opportunity to meet some Suites and two Owners suites. It will also feature several of Nick’s biggest stars, including True Jackson, VP’s, Keke new venues including a supper club serving gourmet cuisine Palmer, Ashley Argota and Matt Shively; iCarly’s Jeannette and an Asian restaurant plus a lobby bar styled along the McCurdy and Nathan Kress; SpongeBob SquarePants’ Tom lines of a boutique European hotel serving Italian coffees Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob himself; and Back at the complemented by champagne, wine and spirits. Barnyard’s Chris Hardwick, the voice of Otis. Call 866-770- Call 877-215-9986; www.silversea.com NICK; www.nickfamilycruise.com

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SWISS Names Hohmeister New CEO The SWISS Board architect of the company’s recent this change at the top will be good for of Directors named progress to upgrade its fleet among our company, good for its personnel Harry Hohmeister other enhancements. At the same and good for Switzerland.” to succeed time, Franz will move to the compa - New Fleet on Its Way Christoph Franz as ny’s Executive Board as Deputy Chair - Hohmeister recently saw SWISS’s the company’s Chief man & CEO. first new, three-class Airbus A330-300 Executive Officer. Hohmeister, who is “Our choice of Harry Hohmeister as embarked on its first revenue flight 45, has been a member of the SWISS our new CEO was not a difficult one to last month from Zurich to New York. Management Board since 2005 and make,” says Rolf Jetzer, Chairman of The arrival of the A330-300 in April has made a major contribution to the the SWISS Board of Directors. “He was just a warm up to what is to company’s recent success. He will has been instrumental in the success - come: SWISS will receive nine more assume his new duties on July 1. es of our company over the past few A330-300 by 2010. Between now and For more than four years Hohmeister years. The choice of an in-house suc - 2011, the A330-300 will replace the served as Chief Network & Distribu - cessor is also a reflection of our air - present Airbus A330-320 fleet. tion Officer, and has been a major line’s strength and independence. And Visit www.swiss.com

Sandy Dawe is New CEO for VisitBritain VisitBritain , the Committee interviewed a number of win market share for Britain and to national tourist skilled candidates and was unanimous ensure that tourism is recognized as office for England, in its view that Sandie has the best an important British industry. As we Scotland and Wales, combination of knowledge, experi - approach the 2012 Olympic Games in has announced that ence, insight, creativity and leadership London, I also look forward to making Sandie Dawe was skills to do the job. More importantly, the most out of this exciting opportuni - appointed as Chief Executive Officer. her skills are combined with a passion ty that will provide tourism benefits In 2008, Dawe was honored by Queen for promoting Britain and its nations across the whole of Britain.” Elizabeth II with The Most Excellent and regions which the Board regards Dawe joined the British Tourist Order of the British Empire (MBE) for as an essential quality in the VisitBri - Authority from the London Tourist her services to tourism. She previous - tain CEO.” Board in 1991 and since then has held ly served as Deputy Chief Executive of Dawe remarked, “It will be a real a variety of positions in VisitBritain in VisitBritain. privilege to lead VisitBritain in its sup - communications, PR, policy, marketing Christopher Rodrigues , Chairman port of the tourism industry in the and strategy. of VisitBritain said, “The Nomination toughest economic climate in years, to Visit www.visitbritain.com THE TRADESHOW: Top Meeting Place in N.A. THETRADESHOW that will take technology, products and destinations; es home or are considering becoming place Sept. 13-15, 2009, at the Las and to network and cultivate valuable home-based in the future, Vegas Convention Center , is consid - industry sources. THETRADESHOW has announced ered the top North American meeting With more than 350 exhibiting com - new seminars geared to home-based place for travel suppliers and travel panies, THETRADESHOW is sure to agents attending this year’s show. retailers worldwide to connect and offer something for every traveler. Always popular with attendees are the establish new business relationships. Do check out the educational semi - social events that take place during the Attendees will have opportunities to nars taking place throughout the three conference. The Las Vegas CVB will host set up one on one interviews with days in Las Vegas [see a full schedule the opening night at Town Square Park leading travel executives from the of events online] for exact times and and will be followed Monday night by United States and around the world, as locations of seminars, events and pre - ASTA's Annual Advocacy Dinner and well as gain first-hand insight into the sentations inside the pavilions. Each ever popular YP Rocks party. Hotels issues affecting the travel agency pavilion will be hosting presentations offering delegates discounts range from industry today. and events from technology to indus - the MGM Grand for $99 per night to the The event also affords attendees a try issues that you won't want to miss. Encore at Wynn for $159 per night.Call chance to gain insight on the latest Additionally, to help travel profes - 866-870-9333 ; [email protected] ; consumer travel trends in terms of sionals who have taken their business - www.THETRADESHOW.org

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E DAILY SKED AIR $ 620 Net PANORAMA TRAVEL, LTD. UNTIL 6/30/09 ADD-ONS WB AVBL;800-204-7130 DAILY SKED AIR $ 450 Net UP & AWAY TO 3/31/10 FLY SR;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK W GERMANY , DBAOILY STSOKEN D AIR $ 289 Net $ 659 LTEoG:EBNDETRALVEILN AND TOURS TO 12/15/09 800-295-3436;CALL FOR BUS CL/OTH CITIES N DNAEILY W YSOKERD AK IR $ 230 Net UTPo&:BAWEARY LIN TO 3/31/10 FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK O I NEW YORK To:DUSSELDORF

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F DNAEILY W YBOUSRINKESS $ 1995 Net $ 3950 TARoR:OFWRTRAANVEKL FURT ALL YEAR CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776 DAILY SKED AIR $ 223 Net CROWN PETERS FROM 6/1/09 BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS N

I DAILY BUSINESS $ 3300 Net EXTRA VALUE AIR ALL YEAR 800-758-1382;OTHER CITIES & 1ST AVBL. DAILY SKED AIR $ 269 Net $ 650 LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS TO 12/15/09 800-295-3436;CALL FOR BUS CL/OTH CITIES

T DAILY SKED AIR $ 210 Net UP & AWAY TO 3/31/10 FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK

C DSAAILY N FSRKEAD NAIR CISCO $ 299 Net $ 659 TLEoG:EFNDRTARANVEKL AFNUDRTOT URS TO 12/15/09 800-295-3436;CALL FOR BUS CL/OTH CITIES A DWAIALY SHSIKNEDGATIR ON DC $ 270 Net TUPo&:FAWRAAY NKFURT TO 3/31/10 FLY BA;800-275-8001;202-639-0520;BIZ OK T DENVER To:HAMBURG N DAILY SKED AIR $ 355 Net $ 750 LEGEND TRAVEL AND TOURS TO 12/15/09 800-295-3436;CALL FOR BUS CL/OTH CITIES

O DNAEILY W YSOKERD AK IR $ 230 Net TUPo&:HAWAAMY BURG TO 3/31/10 FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK C

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DAEILY TROSKIET D AIR $ 563 Net STKoY:BAIRDLTGRAHVELR& OTOURS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL

DHAOILY USSTKOEDN AIR $ 546 Net STKoY:BAIRDLTGRAHVELR& OTOURS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL

DLAOILY S ASNKEGD AEIR LES $ 772 Net STKoY:BAIRDLTGRAHVELR& OTOURS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL

DNAEILY W YSOKERD AK IR $ 488 Net STKoY:BAIRDLTGRAHVELR& OTOURS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL

DSAAILY N FSRKEAD NAIR CISCO $ 833 Net STKoY:BAIRDLTGRAHVELR& OTOURS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL

DSAEILYATTSKLEED AIR $ 637 Net STKoY:BAIRDLTGRAHVELR& OTOURS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL

DTAILMY PASKED AIR $ 628 Net STKoY:BAIRDLTGRAHVELR& OTOURS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL

DWAIALY SHSIKNEDGATIR ON DC $ 680 Net STKoY:BAIRDLTGRAHVELR& OTOURS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL

DAATILLY ANSKTEAD AIR $ 435 Net STKoY:BFIRLD OTRRAVELN&CTOE URS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL

DCAHILY ICASKGEDO AIR $ 375 Net STKoY:BFIRLD OTRRAVELN&CTOE URS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL

DAEILY TROSKIET D AIR $ 463 Net STKoY:BFIRLD OTRRAVELN&CTOE URS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL

DHAOILY USSTKOEDN AIR $ 446 Net STKoY:BFIRLD OTRRAVELN&CTOE URS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL

DLAOILY S ASNKEGD AEIR LES $ 516 Net STKoY:BFIRLD OTRRAVELN&CTOE URS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL

DNAEILY W YSOKERD AK IR $ 195 Net STKoY:BFIRLD OTRRAVELN&CTOE URS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL DAILY SKED AIR $ 330 Net UP & AWAY TO 3/31/10 FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK

DSAAILY N FSRKEAD NAIR CISCO $ 516 Net STKoY:BFIRLD OTRRAVELN&CTOE URS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL

DSAEILYATTSKLEED AIR $ 496 Net STKoY:BFIRLD OTRRAVELN&CTOE URS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL

DTAILMY PASKED AIR $ 435 Net STKoY:BFIRLD OTRRAVELN&CTOE URS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL

DWAIALY SHSIKNEDGATIR ON DC $ 336 Net STKoY:BFIRLD OTRRAVELN&CTOE URS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL

DBAOILY STSOKEN D AIR $ 339 Net CTRoO:WMNIPLETAERN S FROM 6/1/09 BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS DAILY BUSINESS $ 1705 Net $ 3410 PERFECT TRAVEL CALL 212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES

DCAIINLY CISNKNEDAATIR I $ 604 Net CTRoO:WMNIPLETAERN S FROM 6/1/09 BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

DCALILYEVESKLEDAANIR D $ 953 Net CTRoO:WMNIPLETAERN S FROM 6/1/09 BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

DLAOILY S ASNKEGD AEIR LES $ 435 Net UTPo&:MAWIALY AN TO 3/31/10 FLY BA;800-275-8001;323-852-9775;BIZ OK

DMAILAY MISKED AIR $ 760 Net CTRoO:WMNIPLETAERN S FROM 6/1/09 BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS DAILY BUSINESS $ 1612 Net $ 3224 PERFECT TRAVEL CALL 212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES DAILY SKED AIR $ 350 Net UP & AWAY TO 3/31/10 FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK

DNAEILY W YBOUSRINKESS $ 2095 Net $ 3950 ATRoR:OMWITLRAVNEL ALL YEAR CALL FOR OTHER CITIES;866-359-2776 DAILY SKED AIR $ 878 Net CROWN PETERS FROM 6/1/09 BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS DAILY SKED AIR $ 260 Net UP & AWAY TO 3/31/10 FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK

DNAEILY WABRUSK INESS $ 1864 Net $ 3728 PTEoRF:EMCTILTRAAVN EL CALL 212-840-6777 CALL FOR RULES/OTHR CITIES

DPAIITLY TSSBKEUDRAIGR H $ 1013 Net TCRoO:WMNIPLETAERN S FROM 6/1/09 BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

DSAAILY N FSRKEAD NAIR CISCO $ 365 Net $ 750 TLEoG:EMNDITLRAAVN EL AND TOURS TO 12/15/09 800-295-3436;CALL FOR BUS CL/OTH CITIES

DWAIALY SHSIKNEDGATIR ON DC $ 300 Net TUPo&:MAWIALY AN TO 3/31/10 FLY BA;800-275-8001;202-639-0520;BIZ OK

3N,5 EW YSOKERD AK IR $ 579 $ 1619 TEUoR:ONFLAY PLES BEG. 5/6/09 NSTP;COMM;WWW.EUROFLYVACATIONS.COM DAILY SKED AIR $ 300 Net UP & AWAY TO 3/31/10 FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK

4N,6 EW YSOKERD AK IR $ 679 $ 1769 TEUoR:OPFLAY LERMO BEG. 5/9/09 NSTP;COMM;WWW.EUROFLYVACATIONS.COM DAILY SKED AIR $ 480 Net UP & AWAY TO 3/31/10 FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK

DNAEILY W YSOKERD AK IR $ 495 Net TCRoO:WPNISPEA TERS FROM 6/1/09 BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS DAILY SKED AIR $ 300 Net UP & AWAY TO 3/31/10 FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK

DAATILLY ANSKTEAD AIR $ 355 Net $ 750 TLEoG:ERNDOTRMAVE EL AND TOURS TO 12/15/09 800-295-3436;CALL FOR BUS CL/OTH CITIES

DBAOILY STSOKEN D AIR $ 776 Net TCRoO:WRNOPEMTEE RS FROM 6/1/09 BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

DCAHILY ICASKGEDO AIR $ 355 Net $ 755 TLEoG:ERNDOTRMAVE EL AND TOURS TO 12/15/09 800-295-3436;CALL FOR BUS CL/OTH CITIES

DCAIINLY CISNKNEDAATIR I $ 1157 Net TCRoO:WRNOPEMTEE RS FROM 6/1/09 BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS MIAMI To:ROME DAILY SKED AIR $ 615 Net CROWN PETERS FROM 6/1/09 BIZ NETS AVBL;800-321-1199;MORE DESTS

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TO FR CA /0 9 /10 15/0 31/0 275- ALL R NETS V 3/09 PERIOD B OM OM OM OM OM L L -822 -778 AL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL LL Y-OC T Y-OC T Y-OCT Y-OCT Y-OCT Y-OCT Y-OCT 6 6/30 A;80 9 YEA YE A 9 /30 ADD IDTY 4/ 8001; -5/ 888 BIZ 6/1 6/1 6/1 6/1 6/1 -7600; -9847; FLY 800 1/09 /09 /09 A 212 31/0 0- R R VBL; -968 /09 /09 /09 /09 -ONS,FIT /09 275- NETS -822 212-889-2345;BIZ B -481 9 A;80 OT ADD 800- -0335; 8001; CAL 888 -7600; 800 C,WB OW 80 0 VS/ -1800; 212 HER A 0- -ONS,FIT 321-1199 VBL; -968 -822 L ’S;TOURS KM;8 0 275- -8 22 -481 $4 212-889-2345;BI Z 13- FOR ,U.S. CI OT ADITONL WWW. 35;N -0335; 800- -7600; T 16%COMM:CRUISES /TOUR 800 LA ND LA ND LAND LAND LAND LAND LAND 800 800 OW 800 800 800 800 800 800 800 212 BIZ BIZ BIZ BIZ 888 800 80 0 NSTP;C 800 BIZ 888 8001; -7 600; -1800; HER IES OT 0- A ET; -778 -778 -778 -778 -778 -778 -778 -778 -778 -778 -840 -838 -321 -3 21 -778 -968 ’S,TOURS 321-1199 ; NETS NETS NETS NETS NETS 275- MORE $4 DD- A HER 13- OK 202-639-0520;BI Z OT DOWNTOWN T CI OT VBL. 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DBAOILY STSOKEN D AIR $ 215 Net CTo& :HAINMTESRNTAETIORNDAL AM TO 6/30/09 866-288-5663;[email protected] NORWAY

DNAEILY W YSOKERD AK IR $ 325 Net UTPo&:OAWSALY O TO 3/31/10 FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK POLAND CONSOLIDATOR NET FARES AND OVERRIDE COMMISSIONS TO WORLDWIDE DESTINATIONS FROM ALL U.S. GATEWAYS 800-742-2776 www.picassotravel.com Groups: 877-742-2776

DNAEILY W YSOKERD AK IR $ 420 Net ATMoE:RKICRANATKRAOVEW L ABROAD 4/3/09-5/31/09 EWR SAME;OW $249;NET;800-228-0877

DAATILLY ANSKTEAD AIR $ 441 Net ATMoE:RWICANRTRSAAVEW L ABROAD 4/3/09-5/31/09 KRK,GDN SAME;OW $262;NET;800-228-0877

DBAOILY STSOKEN D AIR $ 305 Net ATMoE:RWICANRTRSAAVEW L ABROAD 4/3/09-5/31/09 KRK SAME;OW $180;NET;CALL:800-228-0877

DCAHILY ICASKGEDO AIR $ 502 Net ATMoE:RWICANRTRSAAVEW L ABROAD 4/3/09-5/31/09 KRK SAME;OW $298;NET;CALL:800-228-0877

DAEILY TROSKIET D AIR $ 453 Net ATMoE:RWICANRTRSAAVEW L ABROAD 4/3/09-5/31/09 KRK,GDN SAME;OW $289;NET;800-228-0877

DHAOILY USSTKOEDN AIR $ 454 Net ATMoE:RWICANRTRSAAVEW L ABROAD 4/3/09-5/31/09 KRK,GDN SAME;OW $269;NET;800-228-0877

DNAEILY W YSOKERD AK IR $ 420 Net ATMoE:RWICANRTRSAAVEW L ABROAD 4/3/09-5/31/09 GDN,KTW SAME;OW $249;NET;800-228-0877 DAILY SKED AIR $ 260 Net UP & AWAY TO 3/31/10 FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK

DPAHILY ILASDKEED LAIPR HIA $ 389 Net ATMoE:RWICANRTRSAAVEW L ABROAD 4/3/09-5/31/09 KRK SAME;OW $230;NET;CALL:800-228-0877

DWAIALY SHSIKNEDGATIR ON DC $ 296 Net TRoA:NWS AAMRTRSAAVEW L INC. TO 9/30/09 800-822-7600;OTHER CITIES AVBL.

DWAIALY SHSIKNEDGATIR ON DC $ 399 Net ATMoE:RWICARNOTRCAVLEAL AW BROAD 4/3/09-5/31/09 KRK,GDN SAME;OW $236;NET;800-228-0877 PORTUGAL ATLANTA To:FARO DAILY SKED AIR $ 455 Net SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL CHICAGO To:FARO DAILY SKED AIR $ 455 Net SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL DETROIT To:FARO DAILY SKED AIR $ 555 Net SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL HOUSTON To:FARO DAILY SKED AIR $ 528 Net SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL LOS ANGELES To:FARO DAILY SKED AIR $ 536 Net SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL NEW YORK To:FARO DAILY SKED AIR $ 326 Net SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL SAN FRANCISCO To:FARO DAILY SKED AIR $ 536 Net SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL SEATTLE To:FARO DAILY SKED AIR $ 516 Net SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL TAMPA To:FARO DAILY SKED AIR $ 455 Net SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL WASHINGTON DC To:FARO DAILY SKED AIR $ 356 Net SKYBIRD TRAVEL & TOURS TO 6/30/09 888-SKY-BIRD;OTHER CITIES AVAIL NEW YORK To:LISBON DAILY SKED AIR $ 250 Net UP & AWAY TO 3/31/10 FLY BA;800-275-8001;617-236-8100;BIZ OK ROMANIA

DNAEILY W YSOKERD AK IR $ 320 Net TUPo&:BAWUACY HAREST TO 3/31/10 FLY BA;800-275-8001;212-889-2345;BIZ OK

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O Market Place CALL KATIE AT 203-301-0255. F AIR CHARTER BROKERS AIR CHARTER ESCROW DEPOSITORY BANKS MOTORCYCLES, ATV, WATERCRAFT, TOURS N I Worldwide, USA, Mexico, Spain, France AIR BROKERAGE INTERNATIONAL NATIONAL CITY BANK

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EGYPT Air Jamaica’s Daily JFK-Kingston “Nitebird” Flight Cairo, Luxor, Aswan, Memphis and Sakkara On June 25, 2009, Air Jamaica will introduce a “Nitebird” 10-Days with Luxury Nile Cruise and RT air from JFK From $1090. Depart Oct. 2 & Dec.4. flight on its New York – Kingston route, increasing its total num - All Egypt Domestic flights & Airport/Hotel/Cruise Boat Transfers. 4-nights deluxe Nile ber of daily flights to Jamaica to four during the peak summer Cruise aboard MS Carnival from Luxor to Aswan. 4 nights' deluxe accommodation in Cairo travel season. The “Nitebird” will depart from New York’s John at Pyramids Intercontinental Breakfast daily. All meals on cruise. FD excursion in F. Kennedy airport at 2:15 a.m and arrive in Kingston at 5:00 a.m. Cairo/lunch. FD Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis and Sakkara w/lunch. Egyptologist Guides & The return flight will depart Kingston at 12:15 a.m. and arrive in museums admission fees. IATAN Agent Only. Up to 4 companion-$700 sup Sunny Land Tour Escort www.HotFamTrips.com New York at 5:00 a.m. Air Jamaica operates three flights to Kingston and one to Montego Bay per day during the summer. HAWAII Call 800-523-5585; www.AirJamaica.com Aqua Hotels offering $69 Fam The $69 rate is good for oceanview rooms in the Park Shore Waikiki, Continental OpenSkies Completes Merger with L’Avion Surf Hotel and the Waikiki Marina Hotel; or a partial ocean view at the Aqua Waiki - OpenSkies and L’Avion have completed their merger of the ki Beachside. For $89 a night, at the Aqua Bamboo & Spa, Aqua Palms & Spa and two all-business-class airlines and will operate under the Open Aqua Waikiki Wave. Aqua's most recent addition, the Diamond Wailea Resort & Spa on Maui, is $110-per-night. Call: 866-406-2782, www.aquaresorts.com Skies name, with nonstop flights between New York (Kennedy and Newark) and Paris (Orly), and between New York MOROCCO (Kennedy) and Amsterdam (Schiphol). BIZ has been renamed Agent/companion to imperial cities with jewish heritage Biz Bed. The 12 electronically-powered seats recline to 180 Departs Oct 17, 24, Nov 3, 21, 2009. Land only to agent $1,475 and degrees and can be transformed into completely lie-flat beds. $1,625 spouse/companion. Single Supplement $ 250. Includes: RT airfare PREM+ is now Biz Seat. The 72 seats recline to 140 degrees New York/Casablanca, meeting and assistance upon arrival, all transfers with a pitch of 51 inches, in 2-by-2 seating. during trip by A/C motorcoach, 6 nights Four Star Hotel, 2 Meals Daily Competitive roundtrip pricing for Biz Seat cabin starts at (breakfast and dinner), dinner with Fantasia Show in Marrakesh, dinner with family in Fez, escorted Tour Guide. Guaranteed departures $1,100 and $2,211 in Biz Bed cabin for Paris; and $875 and Oussaden Tours, 800-206-5049; www.oussadentours.com; Morocco - $2078 respectively for Amsterdam. Call 866-692-6759; [email protected] www.flyopenskies.com

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Michigan Ave., Chicago, IL 60611; 800-CARAVAN; 312-321-9800; cino, CA 91436-2204, Fax: 818-501-2098, [email protected] • 1235 Bay St, 386-449-0059; Fax 386-449-0060, www.sunnylandtours.com Fax: 312-321-9810; www.caravantours.com; [email protected] Ste 601, Toronto, ON M5R 3K4, Fax: 416-972-0185; [email protected], SWISSTIX CHANTECLAIR TRAVEL / AKA- C-TRAVEL [email protected] • 1166 Alberni Street, Suite 1406, Vancouver, BC V6E www.SWISSTIX.com; 800-878-5228 152 West 36th S, Ste 805, NY, NY 10018; 866-361-3500, 212-695-3514; F: 3Z3, Fax: 604-681-8953; [email protected] • www.kenyaair.net TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE 212-695-8333, [email protected]; www.chanteclairtravel.com LEGEND TRAVEL & TOURS 835 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 320Los Angeles, CA 90017; 213-680-3545; Fax: CHINA NATIONAL TOURIST OFFICE 1730 South Military Trail West Palm Beach, FL 33415; 800-295-3436, Fax: 213-488-9206 350 Fifth Ave., Suite 6413, New York, NY 10119; 212-760-8218; Fax: 212- 561-965-5482 2000 LATIN TOURS 760-8809; [email protected]; www.cnto.org LOUIS CRUISE LINES 5975 Sunset Dr, Ste 107, South Miami FL 33143; 800-811-8980, 305-670- CLOUD TOURS 2801 NE 183rd Street, Suite 2204, Aventura, FL 33160; 877-568-4787, 786- 4488; F: 305-670-5058; [email protected]; Newtown Plaza, 31-09 Newtown Ave., Long Island City, NY 11102; 207-8429, Fax: 786-207-8430; www.louiscruises.com, nfilippidis@com - www.2000latintours.com 800-223-7880; 718-721-3808; F: 718-721-4019; [email protected]; cast.net TRANS AM TRAVEL INC. www.cloudtours.com LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIR 4222 King Street, Suite 130, Alexandria, VA 22302; 703-998-7676; 800-822- CROWN PETERS 1640 Hempstead Turnpike, East Medow, NY 11554; Tel: 800-645-3880, 7600; Fax: 703-824-8190 • 5200 W. Century Blvd., Ste 330, Los Angeles, CA 34-10 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11106; 800-321-1199; 718-932-7800; Fax: 718- Travel Agent: www.lufthansa-usa.com/pr_tvlagt 90045; 310-670-2111; Fax: 310-670-1875 • [email protected]; 932-2930; [email protected]; www.crownpeters.com MARNELLA TOURS www.transamtravel.com; CZECH VACATIONS 5171 Glenwood Ave, Ste 111, Raleigh, NC, 27612; 866-993-0033; 919-782- TRAVEL BOUND 12 East 33rd St. Suite 1200, New York, NY 10016 1664, F 919-782-1664; [email protected]; www.marnellatours.com 5 Penn Plaza, 5th floor, New York, NY 10001; 800-808-9541 (FIT); 800-808- MEDITERRANEAN DESTINATIONS 9547 (Grp); F: 800-808-9542, www.booktravelbound.com; FIT@booktravel - DONNA FRANCA TOURS bound.com; [email protected] 470 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, MA 02215; 800-225-6290; 617-375-9400; 8600 W. Chester Pike, Suite 201, Upper Darby, PA 19082; John Kamb; 610- Fax: 617-266-1062 789-1500; Fax: 610-789-3500 TRAVEL EGYPT MISSION VALLEY TRAVEL, INC. P.O. Box 209 Cumming, GA 30028; 877-778-3497; 678-319-9556; Fax: 678- DOWNTOWN TRAVEL 319-1448; www.travelegypt.us; [email protected] 3 West 35th Street 8th Floor, NY, NY 10001; 800-952-3519; 212-481-1800; F: 112 Cooperative Way, Kalispell, MT 59901; 800-321-8069; 406-758-4848; 212-481-5516; [email protected]; www.downtowntravel.com Fax: 406-758-4828; www.mvti.com TRAVEL PEOPLE PACIFIC DELIGHT TOURS, INC. 10707 S.W. 104th St., Miami, FL 33176; 800-999-9912; 305-596-4800; Fax: EAGLERIDER MOTORCYCLE RENTALS & TOURS 305-596-2344; www.travelpeople1.com; [email protected] 11860 South La cienega Boulevard Hawthorne CA 90250-3461, 310-536- 205 East 42nd Street, Suite 1908, New York, NY 10017; 800-221-7179, 212- 6777; Fax: 310-536-6770; [email protected]; www.eaglerider.com 818-1781, Fax: 212-818-1780; [email protected]; UNITED TOURS www.PacificDelightTours.com 701 7th Ave., #1000, New York, NY 10036-1505; 800-245-0203; 212-245- EGYPTIAN TOURIST AUTHORITY 1100; Fax: 212-245-0292 630 Fifth Avenue, Suite 2305, New York, NY 10111; 212-332-2570; Fax: 212- PAN EXPRESS TRAVEL, INC. 956-6439; www.egypttourism.org; [email protected] 55 W. 39th Street, Suite 301, New York, NY 10018; 800-518-7437; 212-719- UP & AWAY TRAVEL 9292; Fax: 212-730-1486; [email protected]; www.panex - 347 Fifth Ave., Suite 305, N Y, NY 10016; 212-889-2345; 800-275-8001; Fax: EL SALVADOR presstravel.com 212-889-2350 • 1010 Vermont Ave., Ste 1011, Washington, DC 20005; 800- www.elsalvador.travel PANORAMA TRAVEL, LTD., 746-4766; 202-639-0520; Fax: 202-639-0525; • 376 Boyleston Street, Suite ELEGANT CRUISES 12 E 33rd Street 12th Floor, New York, NY 10016; 800-204-7130;212-741- 204, Boston, MA 02116; 800-347-3813; 617-236-8100; Fax: 617-247-2920 24 Vanderventer Ave., Pt. Washington, NY 11050; 800-683-6767; 516-767- 0033; Fax: 212-645-6276; [email protected]; • 8383 Wilshire Blvd., Ste 1022, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; 888-978-7629; 323- 9302; www.elegantcruises.com; [email protected] www.panoramatravel.com 852-9775; Fax: 323-852-9771 • 2701 LeJeune Road, Suite 402, Coral ELITE TOURS & TRAVEL PERFECT TRAVEL Gables, FL 33134 877-876-2929; 305-446-9997;Fax: 305-446-0797 • www.upandaway.com 28790 Chagrin Blvd., Suite 180, Woodmere, OH 44122; 800-354-8320; 800- 19 W. 44th Street, Suite 310, New York, NY 10036; ; 212-840-6777; Fax: ELITE-20; 216-514-9000; Fax: 216-514-9001 • 9070 Kimberly Blvd., Suite 49, 212-840-6707; [email protected] USACA (U.S. AIR CONSOLIDATORS ASSOCIATION) Boca Raton, FL 33434; 561-208-7777; Fax: 561-208-0700 PICASSO TRAVEL 925 L St, Ste 2020, Sacramento, CA 95814; 916-441-4166; Fax: 916-441- 3520; www.usaca.com EUROFLYVACATIONS.COM 11099 S. La Cienaga Blvd, Suite 210, Los Angeles, CA 90045; 800-PI - 200 Broadacres Drive, Bloomfield, NJ 07003; 800-459-4980 212-609-7070, CASSO, Fax: 310-645-1206; 350 Fifth Ave, N Y, NY 10118; 800-247-7283; VIENNA TOURIST BOARD F 212-609-7077; www.euroflyvacations.com; [email protected] 212-244-5454; Fax: 212-240-0747; 5250 W Century Blvd.,Ste 626, Los Ange - Vienna, Austria; 011-4312-111-4361; Fax: 011-4312-168-492; 212-575-7723, EUROPEAN TOURS les, CA 90045; 310-645-4400;www.picassotravel.com Xt 16 ; [email protected]; www.vienna.info 523 W. Sixth St., Suite 542, Los Angeles, CA 90014; 800-882-3983; 213-624- PRIME TRAVEL VIRGIN HOLIDAYS LTD 9378; Fax: 213-624-4898 www.europtours.com [email protected] 999 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 525, Coral Gables, FL 33134; 800-447-4013; 877-700-7005; 203-750-2033; F: 203-750-6430; www.virgin-vacations.com EXTRA VALUE AIR 305-441-0622; Fax: 305-441-0853 VYTIS TOURS 150 Boulder Ridge Rd, Scarsdale, NY 10583; 800-910-0575, Fax: 914-478- PTS TRAVEL 40-24 235th Street, Douglaston, NY 11363; 800-77-VYTIS; 718-423-6161; 6186 • 1155 Warburton Ave. Suite 6P, Yonkers, NY 10701; 800-758-1382; 1303 53rd Street, Suite 247, Brooklyn, NY 11219; 888-424-9252; Fax 888- Fax: 718-423-3979 ; [email protected]; www.vytistours.com a Fax: 914-966-1979; • 14 Jana Drive, Weston, CT 06883; 800-990-7321; Fax: 424-9329; [email protected] 203-222-1804 • [email protected]; www.extravalueair.com This directory is provided as a free service for our advertisers and listers. 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