Wednesday, April 04, 2007

Love & Romance Package


Love & Romance Package
Shower your partner with affection with a special Love & Romance Package. At Couples Resorts, its Valentines Day year round romance is always the number one priority. This special package includes:

♥ Fresh Flowers in room upon arrival
♥ Bottle of Sparkling Wine with chocolate plate in room
♥ Private candle-lit dinner with personal waiter
♥ $100 gift certificate for choice of spa treatment
♥ $75 gift certificate towards the gift shop
♥ $100 certificate towards return trip to Couples Resorts

Package Cost: $389
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IRELAND SELF DRIVE PREBOOKED VACATIONS


8 DAY EMERALD SAMPLER VACATION
Program advantages and inclusions:
- Self drive vacation with all hotels prebooked
- Planning materials, map, directories and guide book so you can plan your daily sightseeing program
- Hertz Group E economy car with unlimited mileage and automatic shift based on 2 people traveling together
- other cars available
- Collision Damage Waiver, theft protection, third party insurance and government tax (VAT) on car rental
- Free pick up and drop off in Shannon or Dublin- Prebooked stays at Bronze Hotels (first class) with private bath/shower for 6 nights
Bunratty Castle Hotel - Bunratty, Co Clare - 1 night
Killarney Towers Hotel & Leisure Centre - Killarney, Co Kerry - 2 nights
Granville Hotel - Waterford City, Co Waterford - 1 night
Castleknock Hotel & Country Club - Dublib - 2 nights
- Full Irish breakfast daily
- Guide to Ireland with map (one per car)
- Ireland at a Glimpse
- discounts on visitor attractions
- Hotel service charges and all local taxes
- One child under 12 land free! when sharing room with adults
Upgrade to Gold Hotels (superior first class), just add $78 on select departures
Temple Gate Hotel - Ennis, Co Clare - 1 night
Killarney Plaza Hotel - Killarney, Co Kerry - 2 nights
Faithlegg House Hotel - Waterford, Co Waterford - 1 night
Dunboyne Castle Hotel - Dunboyne, Co Meath - 2 nights
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SNOW TRAIN EXPRESS INAUGURAL SEASON




January to April 2007 - Weekend Winter Departures (3 days and 2 nights)



Enjoy a winter weekend package roundtrip from Edmonton to the town of Jasper during the inaugural season (scheduled until the end of April) of the Snow Train Express. Your package begins at the Edmonton Station on a Friday Afternoon to board the Panorama Dome Cars to leave the winter driving to VIA Rail and enjoy the SMOOTH ride and at your seat service. Your attendant will be along with your meal, possibly book your lift tickets for Marmot Basin and before you know it you will be arriving in Jasper. After checking in to your conveniently located hotel a winter warming package awaits in your room. After a restful night the winter wonderland of Jasper Park awaits you – today the choice is yours to enjoy the slopes of Marmot Basin or enjoy the area with suggested tours. After another restful night enjoy a better part of Sunday here and return to Edmonton by rail. Bring your skis, bring your snowboard & bring your sense of adventure as you experience the Snow Train Express.

WHAT THE TOUR INCLUDES:

Notes – by – the – Way tour information package with a route guide from Edmonton - Jasper and detailed itinerary.

Depart at 4 pm from the VIA Rail Edmonton Station on the westbound - Snow Train Express

Travel on the Panorama Wraparound dome cars west of Edmonton through the foothills and Canadian Rockies to Jasper, Alberta with at your seat service and your dinner served to you (both directions) at your seat.

Check in to your conveniently located hotel with a welcoming winter warming package in your room before enjoying a restful night

Saturday the choice is yours to enjoy the slopes of Marmot Basin or enjoy the area with our suggested tour operators

At the end of your day of sightseeing or downhill skiing or snowboarding soak in the hotels soothing hot tub or steam room before enjoying your second restful night.

On Sunday you will have the better part of the day for more downhill skiing or snowboarding, sightseeing or to shop along Connaught or Patricia Avenue before your afternoon departure of the Snow Train Express returning you to Edmonton.

DETAILS: Per person based on Double Occupancy; $475 CDN

Price above does not include GST.

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Nevada Northern Steam Spectacular June 25-26 with Trains Unlimited Tours

Trains Unlimited, Tours has a new tour scheduled for June 25-26, 2007: the Nevada Northern Steam Spectacular. This is a Railfan/Tourist tour open to everyone. The Nevada Northern Railroad is the last Nevada Bonanza mining line left and perhaps the best preserved shortline in the old Wild West. This railroad has been preserved in its original state, from the workshops, stations, yards, rolling stock and motive power in East Ely, Nevada.

This two day event will feature photo run-bys each day. Although this event is being operated for the Garden Scale Convention attendees (being held in Las Vegas June 27-30, 2007) this tour is open to everyone, not just conventioneers. On June 25 charter motorcoaches depart from the Hotel Riveria in Las Vegas for the journey north to East Ely. Upon arrival in East Ely, transfer to the waiting mixed train pulled by No. 93 for an afternoon run on the Keystone Line running up to the old copper mine. Plenty of photo run-bys will be operated in scenic locations both directions. Upon arrival back in East Ely there will be time to explore the historic old workshops and running shed. After the workshop visits, guests will transfer to nearby lodging. On June 26, board another charter train at the historic East Ely depot for a run north on the mainline and then up the hiline to the site of the old KCC copper mill at McGill. Again, photo run-bys will be operated for the cameras. Upon arrival back in East Ely guests board charter motorcoaches for the return journey south to Las Vegas. Prices are $495 ppdo. Single supplement is $49 and children 4-12 are $345.

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“Tie the Knot on the Beach” at Reef Residences on Grace Bay

The Reef Residences on Grace Bay in the Turks & Caicos Islands is offering a special wedding package. For couples booking a minimum of 10 suites for seven nights, the Reef Residences “Tie the Knot on the Beach” package provides the following $2,840 value completely free of charge: Minister/Justice of the Peace (documents, fees and officiating); official wedding license; wedding reception for 20; Caribbean wedding cake; Champagne; romantic beachfront setting for ceremony; two half-hour massages; bridal bouquet and groom’s boutonniere; photographer (photo of bridal couple); wedding coordinator; special airport transfers in limousine with complimentary island punch; “Explore the Island ” trip for two; Tide Affair dinner on the beach for bridal couple; and dinner for bridal couple at Epicurean, the resort’s signature restaurant.

One-bedroom oceanfront suites at the Reef Residences on Grace Bay are $400 per night between April 8 and December 21, 2007 including the most popular months for weddings, June through September. In high season, January 1 to April 7, the suites are $550 per night. Rates include full American breakfast daily, free airport transfers, two complimentary half-hour massages, welcome cocktails and free snorkeling equipment, beach towels and chairs. The growing popularity of destination weddings – a 77 percent increase in the last year – has changed the face of the traditional American wedding, according to a recent survey by the publishers of Bride’s, Modern Bride and Elegant Bride. These days, 16 percent of all couples choose to have their wedding away from home and they spend an average of $25,806. About 45 percent of destination weddings – 368,000 of them – are held outside the continental U.S. and 40 percent of those take place in the Caribbean. “We have one of the most romantic settings that a bride and groom could wish for,” explains veteran Caribbean hotelier and Managing Director Andre Niederhauser. “When you’re getting married in our island paradise, you don’t have to spend thousands of dollars for the perfect wedding venue. We provide the setting and nature does the rest. And because we are small, we make a point of organizing only one wedding a week.”

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Palau Named Best Dive Destination in the World

The Palau Visitors Authority has announced that Scuba Diving magazine has awarded numerous Reader’s Choice Awards for 2007 to the Republic of Palau in Micronesia. Palau received the following honors: Top Dive Destination, First Place; Healthiest Marine Environment, First Place; Top Advanced Diving, Second Place; Top Wall Diving, Second Place; Top Big Animal Encounters, Top Five; Top Wreck Diving, Top Five; and Best Underwater Photography Destinations, Top Five.

The results of this exclusive annual report that appear in the February 2007 issue are based on a response of more than 4,500 surveys by Scuba Diving subscribers and web users, who are among the most experienced dive travelers in the world. “Healthy reefs and schooling fish helped make Palau one our readers’ top overall picks among Pacific destinations,” according to Scuba Diving editors. “We are pleased that Palau continues to be recognized by the leading dive magazines in the U.S. as the world’s foremost diving destination,” said Darin De Leon, Managing Director of the Palau Visitors Authority. “We are committed to promoting our heritage and the unique attractions of Palau through sustainable tourism development and the encouragement of responsible practices to preserve our diverse marine life and fragile ecosystem.” Palau is consistently ranked as one the world’s best dive destinations, boasting some of the most spectacular water and beaches and world famous for its Rock Islands and Jellyfish Lake. With more than 1,400 species of fish and 500 species of coral, some have called Palau the "8th Natural Wonder of the World", while others have identified Palau as "One of the Seven Underwater Wonders of the World.”

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Tour Italy in a Ferrari with Vantage World Travel

Vantage World Travel is offering a unique way to tour Italy: at the wheel of a Ferrari. Relish the full mesmerizing roar of the engine, the finely tuned suspension, and the sheer glory of being in control of one of the most beautiful cars.

From the majesty of the Colosseum in Rome to tiny hill-top villages deep in the countryside, Italy offers a spellbinding trail for everyone who values beautiful works of art created by human hands. From behind the wheel, take in the dramatic cliffs and beaches of the coastline and the sweeping hills and valleys. Stroll through the ancient streets of Rome and dine in one of Italy’s most magnificent restaurants in Florence. Breathe the scent of olives as you sweep through the rolling Tuscan hills. It is an unforgettable adventure.

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Carr Golf Travel Presents Joe Carr Amateur Invitational Tournament in Ireland

Carr Golf Travel invites guests to participate in the inaugural Joe Carr Amateur Invitational tournament that will take place in south-west Ireland from September 30 to October 5, 2007. Experience Tralee, Ballybunion, Old Head and Waterville with luxury transportation from the hotel base in Killarney. Daily and overall prizes are offered and the top prize for the winning team of two golfers is a return trip to Ireland for six nights. Entry to the event will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis.

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Daily Cooking Classes in Delectable Cities through Relais Villa Petrischio

Located on the highest hill between Montepulciano and Cortona in the Tuscan countryside, your clients can unpack once at the 4-star Relais Villa Petrischio for any number of days to discover and experience cuisine throughout the region. When your clients are accommodated at Relais Villa Petrischio they have the opportunity to participate in excellent local cooking classes, wine and oil tasting sessions by making their wishes know to the Relais staff.

Siena In the heart of this Tuscan town, just a few minutes from Piazza del Campo, enjoy a half-day cooking courseon Siennese and Tuscan cuisine. Expertly instructed by an admired local chef in a classic regional cooking school, you’ll have hands-on involvement in the food preparation. Following the course, enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared at a festive lunch or dinner in the school. Courses are for individuals or small groups of up to 20. Teaching menus may be personalized upon request. Florence Set in the center of the city, this haute-cuisine school provides daily lessons, three to four hours long, for individuals or small groups. You’ll enjoy the hands-on experience of Italian cuisine preparation. Menus may be chosen in advance in accordance with specific themes: traditional Tuscan cuisine, Italian cuisine, seafood cuisine, pasta, pizza or Italian desserts. Lessons on chocolate and market tours with the chef prior to the start of lessons may be arranged. All lessons are conducted in English by professional chefs. At the end of the lesson, enjoy the dishes that you’ve prepared. Private courses for groups, wine tasting lessons or a combination of the two over several days may be arranged. Val d’Elsa This hands-on cooking course takes place within a beautiful 19th century villa. During this three-hour course, an entertaining, exuberant and expert chef will transform your lesson into a creative game. Following the course, enjoy a delicious lunch accompanied with local wines. As you depart, you’ll receive a small gift, Italian-style.

Montefalco In the center of an historic hamlet town and under the passionate guidance of your host, you’ll enjoy an unforgettable cuisine experience. Following the entertaining three-hour cooking course, you’ll savor lunch and a wine tasting session. Then, visit an ancient olive-oil press where the cold press method is still practiced. After exploring the highlights of Montefalco, taste its famous wine, Sagrantino di Montefalco at a small local wine cellar. Norcia Relish the art of cuisine from within an historic manor house in the heart of the city center. The three-hour lesson provides a hands-on experience in preparing a typical local menu. At the end of the preparation, sit down to enjoy your creations accompanied by flavorful local wines. In the afternoon choose to spend your time exploring this beautiful Umbrian city and also perhaps visit one of the small chocolate boutiques where they prepare famous truffle chocolates (cioccolatini al tartufo).

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Birds of the Pharaohs Tour with Travel Egypt

There are over 430 species of birds found in Egypt with about 150 being resident. Travel Egypt offers a program which operates during the anticipated peaks of these migrations in Spring and Fall to afford birders a vacation with the maximum chance to view and photograph the widest variety possible.

The itinerary includes visits to important antiquity sites and oasis plus a visit to the Sinai peninsula all with expert guides.The program is 16-days/15-nights priced from $3,995 ppdo from New York.

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Valencia Hosts America's Cup; Sailing Race Returns to Europe after 156 Years

To welcome the competitors for the America’s Cup this year, Valencia is opening itself to the sea. For the first time in more than 150 years – from June 23 to July 7, 2007 – Europe will host sailing’s most prestigious event.

Aficionados will flock to this city on Spain’s Mediterranean to watch the world’s best yachtsmen from 10 countries battle it out. Officials are predicting the America’s Cup will create 10,000 jobs and generate $1.5 billion for the Spanish region’s economy. Since 1851, America’s Cup races have only been held in Britain, the U.S., Australia and New Zealand. Reliable wind conditions, year-round temperate weather and the promise of a race that will bring spectators closer to the sailing action were key factors in convincing officials that Valencia would be the best venue. To meet increased demand, new hotels have been opening since 2004 including the 157-room Puerta Valencia by native son, Javier Mariscal near the City of Arts & Sciences; the 48-room South Beach-style Hotel Neptuno on Malvarrosa Beach; the 66-room boutique property Palau de la Mar that joined two 19th century palaces in the city center; and the five-star 254-room Hotel Balneario Las Arenas that has become the centerpiece of Valencia’s increasingly sophisticated seafront. In 2006, three more five-star properties debuted: the 306-room Valencia Hilton, the 271-room Hotel Sorolla Palace, and the 136-room Westin Alameda. A four-star boutique hotel, the 100-room Vincci Lys opened on a quiet pedestrian street in the old quarter.

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Honeymoon Packages in Mauritius with IndianOceanVacations.com and Air Mauritius

The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius is a perfect honeymoon destination. The 720 square-mile island offers romantic resorts, excellent cuisine, casinos, a unique blending of cultures, and plenty of opportunities for sightseeing, relaxation, and entertainment.

Indian Ocean Vacations in conjunction with Air Mauritius is offering newlyweds a selection of honeymoon packages at seven beachside resorts including the 5-star Oberoi, Prince Maurice and Le Touessrok; the 4-star-Belle Mare Plage, La Pirogue and Shandrani, as well as the high value Le Mauricia.

The basic package includes economy class, round trip air fare from New York via London to Mauritius, a special Mauritian welcome with garlands on arrival, round trip airport to resort transfers in Mauritius by private car, seven nights accommodation, breakfast, or breakfast and dinner daily at the resort, most water sports, and Mauritian Government Value Added Tax.

In addition, each resort offers honeymooners complimentary extras. For honeymooners looking for a casual experience in a convenient and scenic location, Le Mauricia Resort is situated in the heart of Grand Baie. The former fishing hamlet is today one of Mauritius’ most fashionable seaside resorts, featuring exotic restaurants, lively cafes and colorful shops. The resort boasts a health and fitness center, water sports facilities and a night club. Le Mauricia guests on the honeymoon package receive free lunch during the stay, a half bottle champagne and fruits in the room, plus two T-shirts. Honeymoon couple rates range from $4,010 to $5,200 for the period April 23 through September 30, 2007 for a standard room, with breakfast and dinner, and airfare. The Oberoi honeymoon is for those in search of a luxury once-in-a-lifetime experience. Located at Turtle Bay on the northwest coast, the resort is built on 20 acres of tropical gardens and over six hundred yards of oceanfront. The resort’s accommodations include two Royal Villas, luxury pavilions, and luxury villas, most of the latter with private swimming pools. Resort facilities include two restaurants, three bars, two swimming pools, a health spa, two boutiques and two floodlit tennis courts. Honeymooners on Indian Ocean Vacations packages who stay in the resort’s Luxury Pavilions or a Luxury Villa receive one candlelight dinner for two, including a bottle of wine, and a one-hour spa treatment for two persons. Additionally, upon arrival couples can upgrade to the next higher category of accommodation, subject to availability. Honeymoon couple rates range from $6,640 to $8,340 for April 1 through September 30, 2007 for a Luxury Pavilion including breakfast, and airfare from NYC.

Rates for other resorts and for dates beyond September 30 are available on request. Air transportation from New York to London for the connection with Air Mauritius is provided by Virgin Atlantic. All packages offer the option at additional cost of departures from other U.S. cities, optional accommodation upgrades, and other customized arrangements. Airfare security fees, fuel surcharges and departure taxes are additional to all tour packages rates shown.Indian Ocean Vacations can modify all packages to meet most honeymooner requests or special needs. Air Mauritius offers honeymooners a slightly upgraded economy fare, “Club Mauritius Class,” for those who want even more value, greater comfort and service.

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Wellness Suite and Temazcal Treatment at Azul Blue Hotel + Spa; Fifth-Night-Free Promotion

Azul Blue is the newest, most exclusive offering from Karisma Hotels.

With 96 suites, the property is intimate and progressive, and features butler service, the most complete spa on the Riviera Maya, and sophisticated amenities.

In addition to the Gourmet Inclusive experience of five-star chefs and renowned sommeliers, guests can now take the hotel’s stress-free philosophy to a true blue level with the new Wellness Suite.

The Wellness Suite is created with a holistic approach to health which strives to balance physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Emphasizing not only physical health but peace of mind, the Wellness Suite Package fuses modern luxury with the mystical past of the nearby ancient Maya Ruins. The full-service spa features 10 treatment rooms and separate temazcal, a purifying steam-bath ritual that originated with the Mayas. Re-energize the body, relieve tension and boost circulation with the “Pacific-Mediterranean” massage or soak in the Azul Blue Water Ritual, which alternates a heat phase with a short cool phase, followed by relaxation and hydration. Experience these treatments on the beach, at the spa or in-suite.

The Wellness Suite Package at Azul Blue Hotel + Spa includes: magnetic mattress and pillows; complimentary magnetic mask by Nikken Kenko; in-room Ionizer Vitamin shower to rehydrate skin; in-suite aromatherapy menu; freshly squeezed fruit juice served daily by butler; two full-body massages per guest; one facial treatment per guest; two in-suite aroma baths; dedicated butler service; and Azul Blue Water Ritual. Suite prices start at $670 per person per night, with a five-night minimum based on double occupancy.

Upon arrival, guests are greeted with aromatic oils, wine and tranquil music. Begin the relaxation process with a vitamin shower—customized to rejuvenate and rehydrate the skin. The suite features an in-suite Jacuzzi, rain-shower heads and oversized bathrooms. Nikken mattresses and pillows were chosen for their magnetic benefits in supporting the proper structure and functioning of the body. These magnetic fields are known to stabilize the functioning of the nervous system, organs and cells.

For further purification, guests may also experience the Temazcal Treatment at Azul Blue Spa. The name Temazcal comes from two Nahuatl words: temas, which means bath, and calli, meaning house. Construction of the Temazcal at Azul Blue was overseen by a shaman, or holy man, schooled in Mayan spirituality. The beehive-shaped structure, designed to represent a microcosm of the universe, is located outside the spa. The Temazcal is an indigenous tradition that consists of entering an enclosed stone construction in which water is poured over scalding stones to create an environment similar to that of a sauna. The amount of heat and steam is carefully calibrated to release stress and toxins according to each individual’s course of treatment. Before the bath begins, each guest meets with the Temazcalera, a specially trained healer who assesses the guest’s needs of body, mind and spirit. Herbs are selected based on the Temazcalera’s diagnosis and laid on the heated rocks to infuse the air with healing aromatherapy. After completing the Temazcal ritual, the guest is wrapped in a cotton sheet and encouraged to recline in a private area of the Spa until the perspiration has ceased. To rehydrate after the ritual, the shaman offers Agua de Jamaica (distilled water, Jamaica flowers and sugar) which is prepared fresh daily.

The Temazcal Treatment at Azul Blue Spa costs $118 and is available exclusively to guests of the hotel.

Azul Blue Hotel + Spa also introduce their Fifth-Night-Free Promotion. Stay four nights at Azul Blue and the fifth night is free. Stay 10 nights and enjoy two nights free.

Promotion applies to U.S. guest arrivals from January 1 - 31, 2007, with check out by February 5, 2007. For guest reservations through Canadian tour operators, the promotion requires a six-night stay to receive the seventh night for free, or a 12-night stay to receive two nights free. The Seventh-Night-Free Canadian Promotion applies to guests arriving between January 1 - 31, 2007 and check-out date must be on or before February 6, 2007. Azul Blue suites start around $700, per night, per couple

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Chukka Adventure Tours Celebrates Jamaica Culture

Bob Marley Tour offers visitors a better understanding of the world-famous musician.

A genuine, colorfully decorated Jamaican country bus (the kind Marley often rode before fame came to him) takes participants via Higgin Town and Claremont to the village of Nine Mile, birthplace of the musician.

While there, visitors can visit with Mr. Marley's family and inspect his childhood home, hosted by a Rastafarian guide.

Chukka Adventure Tours' Jamaican Heritage Tour begins in St. Ann's Bay, Jamaica's oldest town and landfall for Christopher Columbus.

Visitors travel in a luxurious air-conditioned bus that continues on to the shrine of Marcus Garvey, a passionate spokesman for racial equality and considered one of Jamaica's greatest national heroes.

This tour also visits Seville, the oldest recorded site of Spanish occupation on the island.

Other Chukka tours also explore Jamaica's history. The Mountain to Sea Bike Adventure visits the village of Mount Zion. The Jeep Safari Tour takes visitors to tour Jamaica's old churches and plantations.

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Kanye West To Headline Concert In Kuala Lumpur

Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Kanye West will headline a major musical event in Kuala Lumpur this month.
The concert, scheduled for Apr. 8 at Stadium Negara in KL, is set to be the largest hip-hop event ever hosted in Malaysia.
Kanye's debut album sold more than 400,000 in its first week. He followed with a successful second album, which sold more than 860,000 in its first week. Kanye was nominated for 10 grammy awards in 2005, of which he won three.

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