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Aloha!
Welcome to the October 2006 issue of our
Travel
Newsletter.
Fall for the Nature of Hawaii - New Land is Born,
Old Tales are Told in Hawaii’s National Parks
The best advice for a fall visit to the Hawaiian
Islands? Park it! Not sit on the beach and watch the
waves “park it.” Not a wander the great green
gardens kind of “park it.” This kind of “park it” is an
invitation to visit the eight, count them - eight -
national parks in the State of Hawaii.
Hawaii’s first national park, Hawaii Volcanoes National
Park, was founded in 1916.
Fall is the perfect time for a Hawaii park adventure.
The days are cooler and the trails less crowded than
the busy summer family vacation months. Parks can
be reached by air, rental car and mule rides. In
Hawaii, the National Park Service has named some of
its most unique, accessible parks, honoring pre-
recorded-to-modern history.
Hawaii has the only national park with a twenty-plus
year continuous molten lava flow. Hawaii’s park sites
date to a time long before a voyager named Captain
Cook took word of the islands to his western world.
Hawaii’s national parks, trails and preserves celebrate
the temples, cities and fishponds of ancient peoples.
They are adorned with the earliest recorded Pacific
history, petroglyphs. They top a 10,000-foot
mountain with a crater large enough to hold
Manhattan. Hawaii’s Big Island has four of the
state’s national
parks and one National Historic Trail. The parks on
this island are drive up and drive in, with easy
walking trails, museums, and spectacular sites to
see.
Hawaii Spas – Five Earn Four-Star Rating
Mobil Travel Guide’s 2006 edition awarded four stars
to the following Hawaii spas:
• Hualalai Sports Club and Spa at Four Seasons
Resort Hualalai, Hawaii’s Big Island
• Spa Grande at Grand Wailea Resort, Maui
• Spa Suites at The Kahala Hotel and Resort,
Oahu
• SpaHalekulani at Halekulani, Oahu
• The Spa, Four Seasons Resort, Maui at Wailea.
Hawaii Beaches Voted Best for Summer
Six Hawaii beaches made Discovery Travel Channel’s
list of Best Beaches for Summer, making the state
the single destination with the most noted beaches.
Included were Honaunau Bay, Hawaii’s Big Island;
Kapalua, Maui; Mauna Kea, Hawaii’s Big Island; Poipu
Beach, Kauai; Waikiki Beach, Oahu; and Wailea, Maui.
The Travel Channel’s editorial staff selected the
winning beaches for their beauty and available
activities.
Check out our HOTTEST deals to Hawaii and
Mexico
Get FREE nights, FREE upgrades, reduced rates, FREE
stays for kids, FREE breakfasts, FREE car in Hawaii
for bookings made 9/10/06 - 10/31/06, plus more
with Pleasant Holidays' Hot Deals.
Hawaii vacations include a FREE car rental!
OAHU 6 days from $435
MAUI 5 days from $489
CANCUN 5 days from $489
PUERTO VALLARTA 5 days from $395
MORE NEWS:
Every guest of the Sheraton Kauai Resort is
now
staying in a newly renovated tropical room with a
Sheraton Sweet Sleeper, warm & elegant furniture,
Hawaiian accents, and all Deluxe Oceanfront rooms
feature flat screen televisions. Book the 4th Night
Free Ocean Promotion and receive every 4th night
free, guaranteed upgrade to Deluxe Oceanfront
(when a Partial Ocean View is booked), buffet
breakfast for two, and the daily resort charge. Rates
from $424/night. Offer valid for travel through
12/22/06.
The Waikoloa Beach Marriott is on track to
be
completed with all their renovations by the year-
end. With that in mind, why not book your guests
here during the Christmas holiday season. Rooms are
still available.
Please be advised that the Fairmont Kea Lani,
Maui
has lifted their 7 night minimum stay requirement
during the Holiday Season of 12/17/06-1/2/07. No
minimum night stay is in effect.
The renovation of the Ocean Tower at the
Outrigger
Reef on the Beach is now expected to be
completed
by 5/1/07 (originally scheduled for 4/1/07). Once
the Ocean Tower is finished, work will begin on the
Pacific Tower. Please note that guests of the resort
are NOT being housed in the tower that is being
renovated.
It's not too late to Escape to Maui this Fall
with a
value-added package at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua.
This incredible offer includes a 5th night free, a
guaranteed upgrade at time of booking from Garden
View to Partial Ocean View or from Partial Ocean to
Ocean View accommodation and a daily full buffet
breakfast for two in The Terrace restaurant. Valid
for travel through 12/15/06. Rates from $403/night.
$18 daily resort fee is additional.
Island Air now has scheduled departures
between
Kapalua and Kahului on Maui, and between Lihue and
Kona. The good news is that this now eliminates the
need for a Honolulu connection.
NEW DISNEY WEB SPECIALS!
Book Now and Be Among the First to Experience
The Year of a Million Dreams at the
Walt Disney World® Resort.
If you've been dreaming of taking the perfect Disney
vacation, there's never been a better time than right
now!
Beginning October 2006, you can be among the first
to experience The Year of a Million Dreams - a
first-of-its-kind event celebrating your dreams and
the
dream-making magic Disney Cast Members create
every day.
One Night Package at Select Disney Value Resorts
$30*
per adult based on adult double occupancy
Standard room most nights 10/9/06 - 10/29/06
Sunday through Thursday arrivals.
Package includes accommodations for one night at
select Disney Value Resorts and either admission to
Disney's Wide World of Sports Complex (valid only on
event days, some events require separate admission)
or one round of miniature golf at the Walt Disney
World® Resort.
*The number of packages allocated to this offer is
limited. No group rates or other discounts apply.
Advance reservations required. A copy of your valid
IATAN list and IATAN ID Card or CLIA ID card must
be faxed within 48 hours of booking to guarantee
these special rates and required at check-in.
Maximum number of packages per ID is two.
IMPORTANT TRAVEL NOTICE
Change in International Travel Requirements:
All travelers, including U.S. citizens, to and from the
Americas, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will soon be
required to have a passport or other accepted
document that establishes the bearer’s identity and
nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.
CHANGE FROM PRIOR TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
All travelers, including U.S. citizens, to and from the
Americas, the Caribbean and Bermuda will soon be
required to have a passport or other accepted
document that establishes the bearer’s identity and
nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.
The initiative will be implemented in phases. The
proposed timeline is as follows:
December 31, 2006: Requirement
applied to all air and sea travel to or from Canada,
Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean,
and Bermuda.
December 31, 2007: Requirement
extended to all land border crossings as well as air
and sea travel.
For more information on the initiative and how it may
affect you, please visit the State Department’s
consular website travel.state.gov
or the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s
website www.dhs.gov.
For more information about applying for a passport,
U.S. citizens may visit travel.state.gov or call the
National Passport Information Center toll free at 1-
877-4USA-PPT or TDD/TYY: 1-888-874-7793.
Foreign nationals should contact their respective
governments to obtain passports.
I look forward to planning your dream vacation and that you will trust us to provide it for you. Mahalo, Cynthia Duvall
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WHAT'S NEW IN HAWAII |
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OCTOBER 2006 FALL IN
HAWAII
When summer is over, Hawaii is still on vacation!
Hilton Waikoloa Village® - A Resort Like No Other
on
Hawaii's Big Island
Located on the Kohala Coast of Hawaii's Big Island,
the Hilton Waikoloa Village lets your clients
experience breathtaking tropical gardens, abundant
wildlife, award-winning dining, world-class shopping,
art and culture, and an array of activities ranging
from golf and tennis to an interactive dolphin program
and the Kohala Sports Club & Spa. With so much to
do, they may never want to leave.
Located within the 62-acre Waikoloa Beach Resort,
this seven-story hotel is a destination in itself.
Adjacent to two golf courses and within a
five-minute drive of King's Shops, petroglyphs, and
Anaehoomalu Bay, Hilton provides a resort like no
other. 6 days from $969.
HOLIDAY INCLUDES:
• Round-trip airfare
• Hotel accommodations
• Fresh flower lei greeting
• All hotel taxes
• Guaranteed upgrade
• Daily buffet breakfast
• FREE car rental for bookings made 9/10/06 through
10/31/06
* Rate is for departures from Los Angeles (LAX). For
departures from other cities, check web site for
pricing. Rates shown are per person, based on double
occupancy for select travel through 12/7/06. Rate &
inclusions are subject to change, holiday/seasonal
supplements, blackout dates, availability & any
restrictions. Rate shown includes Alaska/Hawaii ticket
tax and airline fuel surcharges, but does not include
transportation tax of $14.60 to Hawaii, Passenger
Facility Charges up to $18, per segment tax of $3.30
to Hawaii, or September 11th Security Fee of $2.50
per enplanement (up to a maximum of $5 per one-
way or $10 per round-trip). Free economy class car
valid for new air-inclusive bookings made 9/10 -
10/31/06 for travel 9/10 - 12/13/06. Duration of free
car is equal to the number of hotel days booked.
Some blackout dates may apply. Bookings must be
ticketed by 10/31/06. CST# 1007939-10. UBI# 601
915 263.
ResortQuest Kauai Beach at Makaiwa
Hawaii's "Garden Isle" is where you can experience
Waimea Canyon (the "Grand Canyon of the Pacific"),
Fern Grotto (known as one of the most romantic
spots on Earth), and more!
Hawaii's best vacation values are always at
ResortQuest Hawaii. For over 55 years, ResortQuest
Hawaii - formerly ASTON Hotels & Resorts - has been
renowned for offering guests the best possible
accommodations at the best available rates.
Enjoy modern conveniences in a traditional setting.
This newly renovated resort is located a convenient
distance to the island's attractions and natural
wonders while offering full meeting facilities and on-
property amenities including dining, open-air lounge,
luau, ocean front pool and whirlpool, tennis, jogging
paths, three shopping villages within walking distance
and more. 6 days from $669
VACATION INCLUDES:
• Every 5th night FREE
• $75 food and beverage credit
• Aloha Deals coupon booklet
• 2-for-1 luau certificate
• Kids 12 and younger stay, play and eat FREE
• Kids 17 and younger stay FREE
• FREE car rental for bookings made 9/10/06 -
10/31/06
* Rate is for departures from Los Angeles (LAX). For
departures from other cities, check web site for
pricing. Rate shown is per person, based on double
occupancy for select travel through 12/7/06. Rate &
inclusions are subject to change, holiday/seasonal
supplements, blackout dates, availability & any
restrictions. Rate shown includes Alaska/Hawaii ticket
tax and airline fuel surcharges, but does not include
transportation tax of $14.60, Passenger Facility
Charges up to $18, per segment tax of $3.30 or
September 11th Security Fee of $2.50 per
enplanement (up to a maximum of $5 per one-way or
$10 per round-trip). Free economy class car valid for
new air-inclusive bookings made 9/10 - 10/31/06 for
travel 9/10 - 12/13/06. Duration of free car is equal
to the number of hotel days booked. Some blackout
dates may apply. Bookings must be ticketed by
10/31/06. CST# 1007939-10. UBI# 601 915 263.
Check out our HOTTEST deals to Hawaii
Get FREE nights, FREE upgrades, reduced rates, FREE
stays for kids, FREE breakfasts, FREE car in Hawaii
for bookings made 9/10/06 - 10/31/06, plus more
with Pleasant Holidays' Hot Deals.
Hawaii vacations include a FREE car rental!
OAHU 6 days from $435
MAUI 5 days from $489
The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua, Maui
Surrounded by the majestic West Maui mountain
range in the heart of the Kapalua resort community.
Includes a 4th night FREE, daily buffet breakfast for
two and a FREE car rental. 5 days from $1,019.
Hapuna Beach Prince, Hawaii's Big Island
This luxurious resort fronts one of "America's Best
Beaches" and offers two championship golf courses.
OCEAN VIEW - ADDED VALUE: Daily buffet breakfast
per adult and $100 resort credit, plus a FREE car
rental. 6 days from $1,145.
Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio, Waikiki
Conveniently located just a block-and-a-half from
Waikiki Beach, the Radisson Waikiki Prince Kuhio
offers your guests tasteful accommodations and
exceptional service. ADDED VALUE: FREE car rental.
6 days from $695
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa,
Oahu
The landmark Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa is
one of the finest resort choices on Oahu and offers
some of the best views in Waikiki. HAWAIIAN SAND
DOLLARS SPECIAL: 4th night FREE and daily
breakfast for two plus a FREE car rental. 5 days from
$705
Westin Kaanapali Ocean Resort Villas, Maui
Located on Ka'anapali North Beach, The Westin
Ka'anapali Ocean Resort Villas offer exclusive vistas
of this exotic location and an idyllic setting for most
any activity you can imagine. OCEAN VIEW - ADDED
VALUE: Reduced rate, 5th night FREE, daily buffet
breakfast for two and a FREE car rental. 6 nights
from $1,145.
* All pricing is for Los Angeles departures (LAX)
unless otherwise indicated. For departures from other
cities, check website for pricing. Rates shown are per
person, based on double occupancy for select travel
through 12/7/06 for Hawaii and 11/12/06 for Mexico.
Rates & inclusions are subject to change,
holiday/seasonal supplements, blackout dates,
availability & any restrictions. Rates shown include
Alaska/Hawaii ticket tax, but do not include
International Departure & Immigration Taxes up to
$101 to Mexico, transportation tax of $14.60 to
Hawaii, Passenger Facility Charges up to $18, per
segment tax of $3.30 to Hawaii, or September 11th
Security Fee of $2.50 per enplanement (up to a
maximum of $5 per one-way or $10 per round-trip).
Free economy class car valid for new air-inclusive
bookings made 9/10 - 10/31/06 for travel 9/10 -
12/13/06. Duration of free car is equal to the number
of hotel days booked. Some blackout dates may
apply. Hawaii bookings must be ticketed by 10/31/06.
CST#1007939-10 UBI#601 915 263.
Every guest of the Sheraton Kauai Resort is now
staying in a newly renovated tropical room with a
Sheraton Sweet Sleeper, warm & elegant furniture,
Hawaiian accents, and all Deluxe Oceanfront rooms
feature flat screen televisions. Book the 4th Night
Free Ocean Promotion and receive every 4th night
free, guaranteed upgrade to Deluxe Oceanfront
(when a Partial Ocean View is booked), buffet
breakfast for two, and the daily resort charge. Rates
from $424/night. Offer valid for travel through
12/22/06.
The Waikoloa Beach Marriott is on track to be
completed with all their renovations by the year-
end. With that in mind, why not book your guests
here during the Christmas holiday season. Rooms are
still available.
Please be advised that the Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui
has lifted their 7 night minimum stay requirement
during the Holiday Season of 12/17/06-1/2/07. No
minimum night stay is in effect.
The renovation of the Ocean Tower at the Outrigger
Reef on the Beach is now expected to be completed
by 5/1/07 (originally scheduled for 4/1/07). Once
the Ocean Tower is finished, work will begin on the
Pacific Tower. Please note that guests of the resort
are NOT being housed in the tower that is being
renovated.
It's not too late to Escape to Maui this Fall with a
value-added package at The Ritz-Carlton, Kapalua.
This incredible offer includes a 5th night free, a
guaranteed upgrade at time of booking from Garden
View to Partial Ocean View or from Partial Ocean to
Ocean View accommodation and a daily full buffet
breakfast for two in The Terrace restaurant. Valid
for travel through 12/15/06. Rates from $403/night.
$18 daily resort fee is additional.
Island Air now has scheduled departures between
Kapalua and Kahului on Maui, and between Lihue and
Kona. The good news is that this now eliminates the
need for a Honolulu connection.
Now You Know:
Hawaii is in the tropics, but very rarely has hurricane
activity. Since 1950, two hurricanes have made
landfall. Other hurricanes have come close enough to
produce large swells and hurricane force winds. The
last hurricane to move onshore was Iniki in 1992,
killing 6 people on the island of Kauai.
For reservations and information please contact
Cynthia at Hawaii Online Vacations.
Toll Free: 866 715-2722
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MEXICO |
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Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach
Resort
On an island so "simply beautiful" the French and
British fought over it for over 150 years, lies a resort
considered the Caribbean's grandest new addition.
Set on its own spectacular peninsula surrounded by
the sea on both sides, the resort offers breathtaking
vistas of the bay and the mountains on one side and
the island of Martinique's distant shores on the other.
Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa and Beach Resort,
where the views will steal your soul and the staff will
steal your heart.
$250 Resort/Spa credit can be used towards Red
Lan Spa, Gift shop, Wines from the Manager’s
Wine List, Private Candlelight Dinners, Romantic
Candlelight Escapades, Discover Scuba Diving, Wet
Suit Rentals, Still Photography (from Resort operated
photo shops) and certain resort expenditures such as
room upgrades, telephone charges, laundry services
and more.
Ultra All-Inclusive packages include hotel
accommodations, meals, drinks, and snacks, daily
activities, nightly entertainment, select watersports,
golf green fees and more!
Ultra Rondoval Suites Spa Credit valid for travel
9/10/06-12/22/06 for bookings made by 8/31/06.
Minimum stay of 6 nights in categories Ultra Luxury
Beach Rondoval Suite and Ultra Grande Luxe
Beachfront Rondoval Suite. The $250 resort / spa
credit is per room. Blackout, weekend, holiday peak
season surcharges apply. Promotion is accurate at
time of publication and is subject to changes,
exceptions, cancellation charges and restrictions.
Valid for new bookings only. Offer is not combinable
with any other consumer savings promotion, nor is it
combinable with any other resort/spa credit.
Combinable with Signature Guest Points, Free
Weddings and Waterford/Wedgwood. May not be
applicable for group bookings, offer can be changed
or withdrawn at any time. Not responsible for errors
or omissions in the publication of this ad.
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PASSPORTS REQUIRED TO ENTER THE UNITED STATES |
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IMPORTANT TRAVEL NOTICE
Change in International Travel Requirements:
All travelers, including U.S. citizens, to and from the
Americas, the Caribbean, and Bermuda will soon be
required to have a passport or other accepted
document that establishes the bearer’s identity and
nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.
CHANGE FROM PRIOR TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
All travelers, including U.S. citizens, to and from the
Americas, the Caribbean and Bermuda will soon be
required to have a passport or other accepted
document that establishes the bearer’s identity and
nationality to enter or re-enter the United States.
The initiative will be implemented in phases. The
proposed timeline is as follows:
December 31, 2006: Requirement
applied to all air and sea travel to or from Canada,
Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean,
and Bermuda.
December 31, 2007: Requirement
extended to all land border crossings as well as air
and sea travel.
For more information on the initiative and how it may
affect you, please visit the State Department’s
consular website travel.state.gov
or the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s
website www.dhs.gov.
For more information about applying for a passport,
U.S. citizens may visit travel.state.gov or call the
National Passport Information Center toll free at 1-
877-4USA-PPT or TDD/TYY: 1-888-874-7793.
Foreign nationals should contact their respective
governments to obtain passports.
Going forward, a Passport will be required for U.S.
Citizens who travel by air and sea to and from the
Caribbean, Bermuda, Central and South America,
Canada and Mexico. Subsequently, Passports or
other accepted travel documents will also be required
for U.S. land border crossings to and from Canada or
Mexico. Without a Passport, you will not be able to
travel outside of the U.S. - including cruise travel. In
addition, after the implementation date, cruise
vacationers who arrive at the Port to embark on a
cruise without a valid Passport, will not be permitted
to board the ship.
Important reasons to get your Passport now:
- Avoid the rush and the possibility of not being
able to travel where and when you wish without a
passport.
- Future travel to the Caribbean, Bermuda, Central
and South America, Canada and Mexico will require a
passport to re-enter the U.S.
- A Passport can open the doors to travel you may
not have considered before, such as cruising in
Europe, Australia and Asia. And a Passport will also
be required to visit our neighbor countries of Canada
and Mexico.
- Considering that a Passport is valid for ten years,
the cost is minimal ($97 for a new Passport and $67
for a renewal). If you take two vacations per year,
the initial cost of your passport per vacation is less
than a frozen drink with an umbrella at the pool.
- Even with a confirmed booking for travel abroad,
you will be denied boarding if you do not possess a
valid Passport.
For more information about applying for a Passport,
U.S. Citizens may visit www.travel.state.gov/passport/passpor
t_1738.html or call the National Passport
Information Center toll free at 1-877-487-2778 or
TDD/TYY: 1-888-874-7793. Foreign Nationals should
contact their respective governments to obtain
details regarding current Passports requirements and
application procedures.
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All-Inclusive • All-Gourmet • Adults Only |
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All-Inclusive • All-Gourmet • Adults Only
El Dorado Seaside Suites by Karisma
Carretera Cancun-Tulum
Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Take a Virtual Tour!
El Dorado Seaside Suites embodies barefoot elegance
for the carefree and relaxed. This adults-only resort
is spread along a white sand beach, this all junior-
suite, gourmet-inclusive romance resort blends
luxurious services, amenities and creative cuisine
with a cool boutique-hotel atmosphere, perfect for
laid-back rest and relaxation. Selected by
Forbes.com as one of the world's top "romantic"
hotels.
El Dorado Royale - A Spa Resort by
Karisma
Punta Brava, Riviera Maya,
Quintana Roo, Mexico
Take a Virtual Tour!
El Dorado Royale is Mexico’s premier adults-only, all-
inclusive beachfront resort for couples,
honeymooners and weddings. Luxuriously romantic,
stretching along a secluded beach, it provides
indulgences from gourmet cuisine, to hot tubs and
hammocks in every junior suite, to a full service spa.
El Dorado Royale is Mexico's premier adults-only,
gourmet-inclusive romance beachfront resort for
couples, honeymooners and weddings. Luxuriously
romantic, stretching along a secluded beach, it
provides indulgences from gourmet cuisine, to hot
tubs and hammocks in every junior suite, to a full
service spa. El Dorado Royale is the first All-Gourmet,
All-Inclusive resort in North American to receive the
prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award in recognition of
its commitment to consistent total customer
satisfaction.
Hidden Beach Resort - Au Naturel Club
Kantenah, Riviera Maya, Quintana Roo, Mexico
Take a Virtual Tour!
Created for uninhibited vacationing. It is the only all-
inclusive nudist resort in the Mexican Caribbean.
Consisting of 42 beachfront suites, it is a secluded
adults only property, perfect for couples and singles
alike. Located just one hour south of Cancun Airport,
Hidden Beach Resort lies on a stretch of white sand
beach offering spectacular vistas of the Mexican
Caribbean sea.
Hidden Beach Resort - Au Naturel Club blends
signature services such as personalized check-in with
a welcome glass of champagne or the exclusive
concierge service with charming architecture to
create a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere.
All-Inclusive • All-Gourmet
This Family-Friendly resort is the ideal getaway for
families with small children offering a variety of "baby-
helpful" amenities from baby monitors, cribs and even
strollers to enjoy those warm Mexican evenings.
Don't leave your little ones at home when they are
so welcome here.
AZUL Hotel and Beach Resort
Carretera Federal Cancun – Pto.Morelos, Km. 27.5
Bahia Petempich
Puerto Morelos, Q.Roo, 77580 Mexico
Take a Virtual Tour!
AZUL Hotel and Beach Resort is a hip boutique all-
inclusive resort that lies amidst lush vegetation on a
spectacular stretch of beach overlooking the
turquoise waters of the Mexican Caribbean. This
Family-Friendly resort is the ideal getaway for
families with small children offering a variety of "baby-
helpful" amenities from baby monitors, cribs and even
strollers to enjoy those warm Mexican evenings.
Don't leave your little ones at home when they are
so welcome here. Intimately sized, it offers
impeccable service, innovative cuisine, stylish decor
and unique amenities. The restaurants at AZUL will
surprise you with a unique Asian and International
gourmet all inclusive experience with even full
lobster, low carb and low fat menus included.
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Exciting Hot Spots & Highlights |
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Exciting Hot Spots & Highlights
Great Deals on 4-Night Vacations to
London, Paris and Amsterdam!
There’s never been a better time to visit
Europe’s most exciting capitals. Our summer rates are
quite affordable, and our fall rates are even better!
These hotel discounts make Europe a great
destination for
either a quick weekend across “the pond” or an
extended
European journey to some of the world’s most
cosmopolitan
cities. World-class shopping, exquisite dining and the
famous Continental nightlife are theirs to enjoy.
For more information,
including a list of participating hotels contact Cynthia.
PARADISUS PALMA REAL – Playa de Bavaro,
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Combining luxury and fun in one picturesque
setting.
This all-inclusive, all-suite resort is located on
legendary Bavaro Beach. Gourmet dining is at its
finest with 6
restaurants, 9 bars and lounges. Service upgrades
feature private check in and out, a family concierge
and butler
service, evening cocktails, private pool and pillow
menu. Our clients will always find something fun with
3 pools,
4 tennis courts, daily and nightly entertainment and
a top-notch water sports center. You’ll relax in the
spa or
play golf nearby at the world-renowned Cocotal
Country Club.
THE RITZ-CARLTON SAN JUAN HOTEL, SPA &
CASINO – Isla Verde, Puerto Rico
White-glove treatment in the heart of San
Juan
This AAA 4 Diamond resort is located on eight acres
of prime beachfront, just minutes from historic Old
San Juan.
Our clients will make full use of Puerto Rico’s largest
luxury casino, a full service spa and fitness center, 4
unique
restaurants and a 12,000 square-foot, state-of-the
art Caribbean spa with 11 treatment rooms. There
are 5 worldclass
golf courses nearby. The Ritz Kids program is open to
children ages 5 to 12, offering creative and
educational
entertainment, arts and crafts, beach games and
nature tours.
BREEZES CURAÇAO RESORT SPA & CASINO –
Netherlands Antilles, Curaçao
A super-inclusive family vacation paradise.
This beautiful resort, with 341 rooms and suites, a
full service spa and the largest casino on the island,
is adjacent
to the Undersea National Park and the Sea Aquarium.
Our clients can enjoy all imaginable watersports,
premium
brand drinks and a variety of dining options ranging
from Japanese cuisine to Italian fare to the never-
ending Jimmy’s
Buffet. Breezes Curacao welcomes singles, couples
and families with children of all ages. Kids 13 & under
stay free,
one per paying adult for travel through 12/20/06.
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DISNEY DESTINATIONS |
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The Happiest Celebration on Earth!
NEW WEB SPECIALS!
The magic of Disney is waiting for you on your next
vacation, whether you're looking for a Disney Cruise
Line® vacation, a chance to discover Orlando's Walt
Disney World® Resort, or a visit to Disneyland®
Resort in California--the Happiest Place on Earth.
Start planning your trip today!
If you ever wished upon a star, believed you could
fly, or whistled while you worked, come celebrate the
special magic of the Walt Disney World® Resort with
your friends and family. Everyone of every age can
find something special just for them. Whether it's
blasting off into outer space, dancing the night
away, or watching the sky light up in an
unforgettable story about dreams coming true,
Disney brings out the kid in all of us.
Come make magical family memories at The Happiest
Place on Earth! The Disneyland® Resort offers two
incredible Disney theme parks, three outstanding
Disney hotels, and Southern California’s hottest
family entertainment, dining, and shopping district.
Set sail on a dream with Disney Cruise Line®
vacation. For families, friends, and groups of all sizes,
there is something special for everyone aboard these
grand ships. Legendary Disney service, spectacular
dining experiences, and world-class entertainment
are all included to make every moment of your
voyage a dream come true.
Passport Deadline Remains Unchanged for Disney
Cruise Line
You may have heard about recent proposed
legislation from the U.S. Senate to extend the
passport requirement deadlines of the Western
Hemisphere Travel Initiative. In the meantime, Clients
who are booked for Disney Cruise Line® sailings on or
after Dec. 28, 2006, must have a valid U.S. passport
for each member of their family.
Hurry, the celebration won’t last forever! Some
things you just can’t miss - especially when it’s the
biggest celebration in Disney history!
Time is running out to experience the “Happiest
Homecoming On Earth.” Don’t miss out on this golden
opportunity to take part in the 50th anniversary
celebration of the Disneyland® Resort.
- Mountains of Thrill Rides – A real
adrenaline rush can be had on a host of attractions,
including Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Splash
Mountain, Space Mountain and the Matterhorn
Bobsleds.
- Pirates of the Caribbean – Just try
stepping off the ride without humming, “Yo Ho, Yo
Ho, A Pirate’s Life for Me.” The song was written by
one of the attractions master designers, X.
Atencio.
- Mickey Mouse – Need we say more?
WHAT'S NEW
La Nouba Offers One-of-a-Kind Experience
Our clients visiting the Walt Disney World® Resort
have the chance to experience an extraordinary
show unlike any other in the world. It’s called La
Nouba by Cirque du Soleil® – and it’s different from
every other performance of its kind.
Groove to the "Sound of Summer" at Epcot
This summer, our clients visiting Epcot® will groove
to the sounds of classic
rock n’ roll during a unique lineup of concerts at the
America Gardens Theatre. The “Sounds Like Summer”
Concert Series features exciting covers of timeless
tunes from Billy Joel, ABBA, The Eagles, Chicago and
Aerosmith.
Muppets Ahoy! Exclusive Entertainment on
Southern Caribbean Cruises
Kermit the Frog and his Muppet gang are joining an
exclusive lineup of new entertainment onboard 10-
and 11-night Southern Caribbean cruises. The
September sailings also feature a new Beach Party
on the Ocean, wine seminars and other fun
entertainment. Plus, there’s a special airfare
promotion just for these cruises.
Disney's Pirate & Princess Party
Pass through the gates of the Magic Kingdom® and
become immersed in a world of Pirates and
Princesses. Begin by picking up your "treasure map"
and "treasure bag" to choose your course. As your
embark on your quest for beads and chocolate
treasures, you are witness to a special Pirate and
Princess parade and fireworks spectacular.
Experience Pirate Coves and Princess Courts filled
with treasures and specially themed entertainment.
Plus, you can enjoy character greetings, a stage
show and some of the most popular Magic Kingdom®
attractions.
2007 DATES & TIMES:
- 7:30 pm - 12:30 am (on dates listed below)
- January: 22, 26, 29
- February: 1, 5, 8, 12, 15, 23, 26
- March: 2, 5, 8
TICKETS:
Event participation is not included with regular
Theme Park admission. A separate ticket is required.
Tickets are valid for entry only during the event time
(listed above) for the date purchased. As event
nights often sell out in advance, purchasing tickets
at the earliest possible date is highly recommended.
SPECIAL EVENTS
- Mickey's Not-So-Scary Halloween Party:
Dress-
up in costume and join the Halloween festivities by
trick-or-treating in the Magic Kingdom® with all your
Disney friends. Date(s): FALL: 2006 - Sept 15, 22,
29 - AND - Oct 2, 5, 6, 10, 12, 16, 17, 19, 20, 23,
24, 26, 27, 30, 31 Location(s): Magic Kingdom Park
- FUNAI Classic: The Classic features
golf's
greatest pros challenging each other on Disney's
Palm and Magnolia Golf courses.
Date(s): FALL: Oct 19 - 22, 2006
Location(s): Walt Disney World Resort
- Epcot International Food and Wine
Festival:
Sample delectable dishes and wonderful wines from
around the world.
Date(s): FALL: September 29 - November 12, 2006
Location(s): Epcot
- Night of Joy: Feel the joy at live
concerts by
some of Christian Music's most praiseworthy
performers.
Date(s): FALL: September 8 - 9, 2006
Location(s): Magic Kingdom Park
- Walt Disney World Inline Marathon Weekend:
Experience the exhilaration as you zip through the
Disney MGM-Studios and Epcot® on inline skates.
Date(s): SPRING 2007, Exact Dates TBD
Location(s): Disney's Wide World of Sports
- ESPN The Weekend at Disney-MGM
Studios: Get
in the game at the ultimate sports fan's weekend!
Date(s): SPRING: 2007, Exact Dates TBD
Location(s): Disney-MGM Studios
- Atlanta Braves Spring Training: Cheer
for the
Atlanta Braves as they take the field for a great
season of Spring Training at Disney's Wide World of
Sports® complex.
Date(s): SPRING: 2007, Exact Dates TBD
Location(s): Disney's Wide World of Sports
- Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival:
Have a field day as Epcot® celebrates spring with a
colorful array of fragrant flowers, gorgeous gardens
and "toon"-ful topiaries.
Date(s): SPRING: 2007, Exact Dates TBD
Location(s): Epcot
- Star Wars Weekends: Journey to a
galaxy far,
far away and come face to face with your favorite
heroes and villains from the Star Wars saga.
Date(s): SUMMER: 2007, Exact Dates TBD
Location(s): Disney-MGM Studios
- Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party:
Join the
celebration and make your holiday the merriest with
this festive party - the best gift that you can't fit
under your tree.
Date(s): WINTER: 2006 - Nov 13, 17, 27, 28, 30 -
AND - Dec 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 14, 15, 18, 19, 21,
22
Location(s): Magic Kingdom Park
- Mickey's Jingle Jungle Parade: Celebrate
the
holiday season on the savannah with this spectacular
parade in the spirit of Disney's Animal Kingdom®
Theme Park.
Date(s): WINTER: 2006, Exact Dates TBD
Location(s): Disney's Animal Kingdom Park
- Festival of the Seasons: Stroll down this
holiday
haven of shops, entertainment and good cheer.
Enjoy the festive atmosphere as Downtown Disney®
celebrates the season.
Date(s): WINTER: 2006, Exact Dates TBD
Location(s): Downtown Disney
- The Osborne Family Spectacle of
Lights:
Welcome back this popular tradition as millions of
lights add their brilliance to the backlot
cityscape.
Date(s): WINTER: 2006, Exact Dates TBD
Location(s): Disney-MGM Studios
- Disney's Pirate & Princess Party: Pass
through
the gates of the Magic Kingdom® Park and become
immersed a world of Pirates and Princesses.
Date(s): WINTER: 2007 - Jan 22, 26, 29 Feb 1, 5, 8,
12, 15, 23, 26 Mar 2, 5, 8
Location(s): Magic Kingdom Park
- Pleasure Island - New Year's Eve: Make
a
resolution to dance the night away at the most
stupendous New Year's Eve street party around.
Date(s): WINTER: Dec 31, 2006 Location(s):
Downtown Disney Pleasure Island
- Cirque du Soleil - New Year's Eve: Raise
a glass
in celebration, then drop your jaw in awe. Celebrate
the new year with the captivating and spellbinding
spectacle of La Nouba. Date(s): WINTER: Dec 31,
2006 Location(s): Downtown Disney Westside
- Atlantic Dance Hall New Year's Eve:
Move and
groove into the New Year dancing and dining to the
latest sounds in an atmosphere of timeless
elegance.Date(s): WINTER: Dec 31, 2006 Location
(s): Disney's BoardWalk
- Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend:
Whatever
your running ability, make the Walt Disney World®
Marathon Weekend an exhilarating experience for
your entire family. Date(s): WINTER: January 6 & 7,
2007 Location(s): Walt Disney World Resort
- Festival of the Masters: Inspire your
artistic side
at one of the most acclaimed and eclectic open air
art festivals in the country. Voila! You're in the
picture. Location(s): Downtown Disney
- ABC Super Soap Weekend: Indulge your
passion
for soap operas as you meet and greet Susan Lucci
and dozens of popular stars from your favorite ABC
daytime dramas. Date(s): WINTER: November 11 -
12, 2006 Location(s): Disney-MGM Studios
- Holidays Around The World at Epcot:
Throughout World Showcase, many holiday legends
come to life to share the customs of their countries.
Don't miss the Candlelight Processional, an inspiring
musical retelling of the Christmas story. Date(s):
WINTER: November 24 - December 30, 2006
Location(s): Epcot
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How to Pack When You Are Traveling for
Business
It's easy to overpack. These tips will help you take
only what you need.
According to legend, Mark Twain said, "I would
have written less, but I didn't have time."
By the same token, consider taking time to pack
less: Underpacking may be problematic when you are
searching for that much needed pair of socks, but
overpacking can create its own obstacles, too.
Here's how to ensure you take only what you need:
- Lists, lists, lists. Don't just make one list
of what
to bring; make several. The first list is your schedule.
Block out the dates you'll be flying, the dates and
times (and occasions) of your meetings, and when
you expect to have free time. Then jot down what
you'll wear each day, along with the tools and
technology you'll need. Remember, even though you
ought to have a toiletry case always ready to go
with the personal items you'll want, checking it
against a list ensures you won't be running low on an
item like toothpaste.
- Lug not what you can ship. More
business
travelers are taking advantage of the fact that it has
become easier to ship things to and from a hotel.
(Business centers usually stock UPS and FedEx
boxes). Smart travelers figure, "Why lug through the
airport, on the plane, and in the cab stuff I could
have sent ahead?" Consider shipping those items
you're only going to need at your destination.
Whatever you don't have to take on the plane makes
life easier all around. Carry only your essentials.
- Check the forecast. Before you stuff the
first
rolled pair of socks in the shoes you pack (which, by
the way, is a great way to save suitcase space),
check the long-range forecast to see what the
weather has in store. Planning to dress in layers is
one way to keep your baggage bulk down and still be
prepared when the forecast proves wrong.
- Just the basics. So where do you draw
the line
on what gets packed and what doesn't? Top of the
list of must-packs is any medication you might need.
Since traveling means walking, consider packing a
business shoe that's also a good walking shoe; or,
you may decide to bring an informal shoe that does
double-duty in the gym and when you're off the
clock. If you're going to work out, of course you
need gym clothes. Think about selecting outfits so
they are interchangeable within a basic color
scheme. Choose casual clothes carefully. If you pack
smart, you'll have room to tuck in a few snacks,
which are great not only on the plane but to help
avoid the temptation of the overpriced goodies in the
minibar. I also like to make room for a tiny collapsible
umbrella in an outer pocket of a carry-on.
- Likely leave-behinds. Yes, the tennis
courts at
the four-star hotel is said to be better than any
you've known. But consider whether it's realistic
you'll have time for a match before packing your
tennis racket (and giving up precious luggage space).
On other items, make choices: sunscreen and
sunglasses instead of a hat? One of the easiest ways
to go overboard is to bring more gadgets than you
really need. Yes, pack a global phone if your own cell
isn't enabled for international dialing; and don't forget
the overseas converters for your phone, PDA, and
laptop chargers. But consider items that'll do double-
duty, like a USB cord than lets you tap into power
from your laptop to charge your cellphone or digital
camera. And you can lose those luggage locks
because -- unless they're TSA-approved -- they
cannot be used going through airport security.
- Force of habit. A few simple tricks can
keep your
trip on track and slimmed down, particularly if those
tricks become habit-forming. I've learned the hard
way that I'll invariably misplace things, even when
I've packed them, unless I pack them in the same
place. A regular strategy for packing will prevent you
from over-stuffing your suitcase each time.
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