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Thursday, December 20, 2007

Kids Stay Free at Club Med!

Here's a great deal for a fantastic family vacation - Enjoy a 7-night escape to Club Med and your kids stay free! I have personally visited the Cancun property and it is amazing. In fact, I was chatting with some agents at a Christmas party last night and we all commented that staying at a Club Med ruins you to stay at any other all inclusive resort again. (That's not just my opinion folks - but lots of random other people)

If you have a family, I can't recommend a better resort vacation than Club Med. There isn't one. So if you have been dying to try it out - here's a nice incentive.

This deal is available at the following properties:
Punta Cana, Dom. Rep.
Cancun Yucatan, Mexico
Ixtapa Pacific, Mexico
Sandpiper, Florida.

Travel dates between February 23 and June 27, 2008

* For new bookings only. Offer applies to children aged 0 to 15 travelling between February 23 and June 27, 2008 (between January 5 and June 27, 2008 for Sandpiper). One child stays free per full paying adult. Children staying for free must be lodged in same room as paying adults. Max. 2 free kids. Must be booked in same unit. If there is more than one child per adult the younger child goes free, the older child pays regular fare. All children pay airfare if buying air package with Club Med. Some booking restrictions/blackout dates apply depending on resort. 7-night minimum stay required. Not combinable with any other offer. Subject to availability at time of reservation. Not applicable to group bookings. Offer is available for a limited time only subject to capacity control and can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Club Med membership fees of $60 per adult and $30 per child are extra. Terms and conditions of current brochure apply. Applicable in Canada only.

Monday, December 10, 2007

Rome & Florence Winter Getaways!

After just returning from Europe, my heart starts beating faster when I see a terrific Europe special. We spent 3 nights in Paris and it was more than enough time to get a feel for the city and deal with jetlag and so forth, so these 4 night specials will be just perfect!

Okay - here's the scoop:

For just $848per person you can go to either Rome OR Florence

The price includes:

Roundtrip airfare from Toronto (other gateways available)
4 nights accommodation in Rome or Florence in a 3* centrally located hotel
City tour
Breakfast daily
Hotel taxes and service charges

Let me tell you - this is a great deal. Interested, just give us a call and we'd be happy to book it for you!

Friday, December 07, 2007

Fly Sunwing, Pay Later!

This just in....

Sunwing has joined forces with TruCa$h to provide you with two new ways to pay for your holidays with a credit and rewards program.

You know have the choice for how and when you'll pay for your vacations, while earning points towards Sunwing flights, vacations and purchases at other retailers -or redeemable for cash.

Effective Dec. 4, you can choose between two payment plans with Sunwing. You can either pay no money down for six months with no deposit and no interest; or spread your vacation payment into 12 or 24 equal monthly payments starting from $49 per month. All programs include a Sunwing TruCa$h rewards card.

TruCa$h is a loyalty rewards program consisting of a coalition of partners, of which Sunwing is the exclusive package holiday and airline company

It takes just minutes to qualify for the Fly Sunwing, Pay Later Program, with enrolment available at www.sunwing.ca/trucash.

Customers who purchase their holiday on the Fly Sunwing, Pay Later program will receive the Sunwing TruCa$h Rewards Card within 15 days.

This rewards card not only allows the cardholder to accumulate Sunwing TruCa$h points, but it is accepted at over 900 online retailers and services. In turn, points collected through purchases from the merchants can be used towards Sunwing vacations and flights, or at the other partner retailers. In addition clients can convert points to cash, and use the card at any ATM or point of sale in Canada.

Thursday, December 06, 2007

Quebec City "Crushed Ice" Competition!

I'll admit, I saw this on TV last year and I was intrigued. A group of men hurtling down what looks like a bobsled run on skates trying to push each other to get to the finish line first. Red Bull Crashed Ice is back. A combination of downhill skiing, hockey and boardercross. Crazy? Yup. Sounds like a great new sport.

Well this January 26, you can join the over 75,000 screaming fans lining the cobblestone streets of Quebec City to watch over a hundred participants soar down a 500 metre ice-track.

The one-of-a-kind 535m (with 56m vertical) urban ice track will wind and dive its way through the city’s stunning landscape. However there will be no time for the competitors to stop and taste the tire d'érable (snow taffy), as they’ll have to navigate the course’s massive vertical drops, razor-sharp turns, jumps and steps, all while doing speeds of up to 50 km/hr.

So join the crowds this year to cheer on the competitors. After the race will be a live performance by Three Days Grace. Wanna go? We can get you there for the weekend for just $435 per person. You'll get 2 nights accommodation and return VIA Rail from Toronto plus we'll throw in passes for the Museum of Fine Arts.

Wednesday, December 05, 2007

$1687 for 8 nights in Italy including AIR!

I know most of you are thinking about the beach at this time of year, but amazing deals are to be had if you think about traveling to Europe. I just got back from a couple of weeks in Paris and Germany and it was great.

If you haven't been to Italy yet, here is a great starter trip that is priced just right:

The Art Cities in Italy

For just $1687 per person, you can discover Rome, Florence, and Venice in this 8 night package. Extra nights can be added, accommodation in 4* and 5* hotels are also available.

Price includes:

Roundtrip airfare from Toronto (other gateways available)
3 nights accommodation in Rome in 3* centrally located hotel
3 nights accommodation in Florence in 3* centrally located hotel
2 nights accommodation in Venice in 3* centrally located hotel
3 guided city tours
2nd class train transportation between each city
Arrival transfer in Rome
Breakfast daily
Hotel taxes and service charges

Prices are per person based on double occupancy and are subject to availability and increase. Departure Taxes not included. Valid for departures from December 01, 2007-March 01,2008, excluding trade fair dates, Christmas/New Year's.

Give us a call if you are interested!

Monday, December 03, 2007

Cuisine & Culture of Thailand and Laos

If you are looking for something special and you are one of those foodie types (like I closetly try to be) then this might just be the perfect trip for you. It is run by Asiatranspacific Journeys - a specialty tour operator rated one of the top tour operators by Conde Nast and Travel + Leisure Mags.

You can join this small group trip with renowned gastronome Peggy Markel on a culinary tour de force through the stunning lands of Thailand and Laos. Meander through open-air markets, roll up your sleeves to attend fun, informal cooking classes, and indulge your senses in some of Asia’s best restaurants. Explore famous sites and hidden cultural jewels with interpretation from the region’s best local guides.

This Group Trip Features
• Tour leadership by Peggy Markel the “Diva of Wining and Dining”
• Beautiful boutique-hotel style accommodations in traditional style
• Personal visits with renowned chefs in their restaurants
• River cruises to far-flung areas and intimate village walks
• A variety of cooking courses at acclaimed restaurants and schools
• Stunning towns, cities and UNESCO World Heritage sites

Call or email us to reserve your space today!