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18 CYPRUS The Island of Faith 

20 BELGIUM For Culture and Fun 

24 EGYPT Comic Camel Relief 

29 ISRAEL Tel Aviv’s Revelations 

32 CHILE The Land of Extremes 

34 PERU Festive 

36 INDIA Visit India in 2009! 

40 JAMAICA Means Business

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DESTINATION FEATURES AND ARTICLES 

12 COVER FEATURE CROATIA 

Europe’s Newest Riviera 

MAGAZINE 

If you need assurances that Croatia belongs high on any savvy traveler’s list of 

truly world-class destinations, just look at any travel section in the U.S. among 

nearly 130 articles focusing on some aspect of Croatia. The media has compared 

Croatia’s Istrian peninsula to Italy’s Tuscany and France’s Provence and UNESCO 

will soon announce the addition of a seventh site to Croatia’s ever-expanding portfolio 

of World Heritage site… 

PUBLISHER’S CORNER 6 Sandals Foundation: Making a real difference in the Caribbean 

EDITOR’S DESK 8 Downside of Short-Term Goals 

SNAPSHOTS 11 The Month in Review 

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 16 Nena Komarica, Director, Croatia National Tourist Office 

47 Diane Panasci, Manager of Marketing/Production Dept., F.I.T. 

DESTINATION ARTICLES 

18 CYPRUS Island of Faith 

While Cyprus is indeed the third largest 

island in the Mediterranean, and attracts 

some 2.5 million annually tourists worldwide, 

the number of arrivals from the U.S. hovers 

around 40,000 per year; not surprisingly,… 

20 BELGIUM So, You Think You Know Belgium? 

In a recent interview for Convene magazine, Annette Choynacki, 

Director of the Belgian Tourist Office for North America 

counters the challenges of today’s economic crisis… 

24 EGYPT Comic Camel Relief 

Just back from Egypt, but sadly, I neither rode a camel nor 

climbed a pyramid. I could have done the former, but the price 

was high and I had forgotten how much fun it was… 

29 ISRAEL Tel Aviv: Revelations in a ‘White City’ 

It’s hard to imagine that today’s Tel Aviv was just a lifeless heap 

of sand 100 years ago. A World Cultural Heritage site… 

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32 CHILE The Land of Extremes 

34 PERU Festive 

Perú celebrates some 3,000 festivals a year. 

Most of the events are held in honor of a 

patron saint and are part of the Christian calendar adopted in 

colonial times, although many expressions of worship have... 

36 INDIA New Branding–Visit India 2009 

39 CRUISE Welcome to NCL's Freestyle Cruising 

40 JAMAICA Means Business 

The island of Jamaica is fast building a serious profile. Underpinning 

its enormously successful tourism business, Jamaica 

has just signed a $51 million agreement with the China... 

42 SPECIAL INTEREST Culinary Travel 

44 CALIFORNIA Redondo Beach 

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WORLDWIDE CRUISES 39 

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SPECIAL INTEREST 42 

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NORTH AMERICA & HAWAII 44 

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MESSAGE BOARD 46 

TOUR OPERATOR PROFILE — F.I.T. 47 

FAM TRIPS & STUDY PROGRAMS 48 

LISTINGS AND DIRECTORIES 49-80 

LISTINGS BY DESTINATION 49 

DIRECTORY OF SUPPLIERS 80 

CALENDAR TRADE SHOW EVENTS 61 

MARKET PLACE DIRECTORY 79 

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The Sandals Foundation... 

Making a Real Difference in the Caribbean 

In today’s current economic climate 

most companies have gone into survival 

mode: Staff cuts, mandatory furloughs 

and other cost- cutting measures. Most 

companies have “circled the wagons” to wait out these difficult 

economic times. It was, therefore, very refreshing for 

me to have the opportunity to attend the recent launch of 

the Sandals Foundation. 

For the past three decades, Sandals has been quietly giving 

back to the communities in which its resorts operate. 

The company understands that working to enhance the 

quality of life in the communities in which they exist is 

mutually beneficial. And one that brings rewards that far 

exceed monetary gains as Adam Stewart, CEO of Sandals 

and the Sandals Foundation explained during the launch of 

the foundation on March 18th in Jamaica. “As the CEO of 

Sandals Resorts International I am afforded the opportunity 

to travel the Caribbean and the world. I see opportunities 

every day of life, I see a chance to make differences in people’s 

lives and help play a major part in global sustainability 

through our region, the Caribbean.” 

The impetus for the public coming-out party for the Sandals 

Foundation was born out of the success of its current 

programs. According to Stewart, “We receive countless 

requests pleading for help everyday and we help wherever 

possible. But it is so frustrating to know that we can’t do it 

all.” Thus the Sandals Foundation was created to enhance 

awareness of these needs among Sandals corporate partners 

and resort guests. 

Information about the Foundation is displayed prominently in 

all of the resorts’ lobbies with information about the charity and 

its local projects. Every Thursday is Foundation Day at the 

resorts. At all revenue areas of the resort (gift shops, spa, front 

desk) guests are asked to make a donation to the Foundation. 

Corporate sponsors are playing an active role in the success 

of the Foundation’s programs. I saw first hand how 

one sponsor, Sesame Street is working to make a difference. 

I am sure most agents are aware that Beaches resorts 

feature Sesame Street characters at their resorts, but what 

you probably don’t know is that these characters also go out 

into the community’s schools to promote education. I went 

with the Foundation to a preschool in the Whitehouse area 

of Jamaica for a surprise visit from Grover. As you can see 

here in the picture the kids were delighted with his visit. 

During Grover’s time with the kids, a volunteer Sandals staff 

member entertained and educated the children on the environment 

around them. Additionally, all the kids were given a 

book and crayons and a coloring book at the end of his visit. 

This is just one example of the many ways that the Sandals 

Foundation is giving back to the communities. Other 

projects include: working with small town of Beaston 

Springs to develop a 100% organic farming community, creating 

marine sanctuaries in front of all its resorts, supporting 

animal shelters, building schools, Christmas toy drives and 

the list goes on. It is important to note that most of these 

efforts are made possible by the 100’s of Sandals employees 

who volunteer their time to work in the communities. 

We can all take a lesson from the efforts of the Sandals Foundation. 

Even if we don’t have the resources to start our own 

charitable organization, we can support the ones that others 

have established that will have a direct benefit to your clients. 

For more information visit www.sandalsfoundation.org or 

Email coordinator, Heidi Clark at heidi.clarke@grp.sandals.com 

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E D I T O R ’ S D E S K 

Downside of Short-Term Goals 

Mycolleague, Joe Sharkey of the 

New York Times recently reiterated 

figures from the Fire Sales 

now taking place among both 

domestic and international carriers. 

Here are a few samples that showed up at press time: Air 

Europa’s $159 roundtrip to Madrid (Oct. 29-Dec.13) was 

posted to celebrate the start of its daily nonstop flights 

from JFK and $401 roundtrip from June 1-24; or $158 

roundtrip between Denver and Houston on Frontier; $548 

from Delta between New York and Dublin; roundtrip 

between NY and Milan on Alitalia cost $349; and roundtrip 

NY to Australia on Qantas for $598. 

But these rates are bound to disappear in the wink of an 

eye with the exception of the Air Europa deal, which has 

actually set the dates to cover shoulder and off-season. 

Agents know how to distinguish transparent prices and 

those figures that do not include taxes, fuel surcharges and 

the new screen, a choice of amenities to pad that bill. 

Much of this takes place through online agencies that present 

a base bill in a few categories and a list of choices that 

add something to that base price, thus delivering new cash 

to carriers. 

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When I interview tour operators they complain about late 

bookers and how an operator is at a disadvantage to deliver 

the best deals to their clients if the client procrastinates in 

decisions, bringing the booking window closer and closer to 

departure. Obtaining good air deals depends on good planning 

or at least planning 30 days out; however, with amazing 

short-term sales out there, re-training clients to plan ahead 

is a never-ending battle. Experienced agents may want to 

use this wacky moment to develop real relationships with 

solid consolidators whose inside track rates will often top 

whatever one sees in a daily newspaper. By the same 

token, the short-term Fire Sales put everyone at a disadvantage 

– airlines spend millions to advertise the sales, consumers 

who are on the fence deciding on vacation 

expenditures are frustrated as the sale deals emerge and 

vanish and agents are pursuing those elusive clients. A 

tough time to re-educate those consumers who swear they 

know so much. 

At the same time, some operators say their own airline partners 

discount tickets sold to consumers while keeping prices 

higher among wholesalers and retailers thus undercutting their 

best distribution channels, but this is an old story. 

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THE MONTH IN REVIEW 

Dan Hotels Hosts U.S. Secretary of State Clinton 

During her first visit to Israel as Secretary 

of State, Hillary Clinton stayed at the 

Dan Hotels’ King David. The delegation 

occupied 154 rooms with Mrs. Clinton 

staying in the Royal Suite and using the 

Presidential Suite for interviews. She is 

pictured with Hotel GM, Haim Shkedi and 

Deputy General Manager, Sheldon Ritz. 

India’s Best: SITA World Tours 

SITA World Tours has been named India’s 

“Best Tour Operator from the Americas” by 

India’s Ministry of Tourism. The National Awards 

Ceremony was held in New Delhi and was issued 

to Roger Mahal Chairman & CEO along with Mr. 

Tony Marwah, CEO of SITA's Delhi office. 

Big Leagues in Vegas 

The Las Vegas Convention and 

Visitors Authority hosted the 4th 

Annual Big League Weekend Fam 

for 14 of Las Vegas’ top-selling travel 

companies including Travel 

Impressions, Iobst Travel Service, 

Delta Airlines, Delta Air Elite, Future 

Vacations, Donaghue, Healy & O’Sullivan, Around the Globe Travel, United Vacations, 

Empire Travel Center, Southwest Airlines Vacations/Mark Travel, Hobbit 

Travel, American Airlines Vacations, GoGo Worldwide Vacations and Montrose 

Travel. The three-day event included site inspections at a variety of Las Vegas 

resorts as well as a helicopter flight provided by Maverick. The event culminated 

with the Chicago Cubs vs. White Sox baseball game at Cashman Field. Pictured 

here is the group at Tableau at Wynn Las Vegas. 

Virgin Airlines Flies DownUnder 

Pictured are Australia’s Tourism Queensland Regional 

Director for the Americas, Shana Pereira and Sir 

Richard Branson. The photo was taken at V Australia's 

recent Los Angeles event celebrating the new 777. 

The new airline's flights from Brisbane are scheduled 

to begin this month. 

POREN COHEN 

Express to Paradise 

Anguilla’s Chief Minister, the Honourable 

Osbourne B. Fleming (left), led the welcome team 

on the tarmac at Wallblake Airport to greet the 

arrival of the first Anguilla Air Express service 

into the island on Saturday, February 14th with 

activities hosted by the Anguilla Tourist Board. 

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By Maria Lisella 

If you need assurances that Croatia belongs high on any 

savvy traveler’s list of truly world-class destinations, just 

look at any travel section in the U.S. among the nearly 

130 articles that have focused on Croatia. The media has 

compared its Istrian peninsula to Italy’s Tuscany and 

France’s Provence while UNESCO will soon add a seventh 

site to Croatia’s ever-expanding portfolio of World Heritage 

sites. The excitement shows no signs of abating as Croatia 

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Croatia 

Europe’s Newest Riviera 

graced the cover of Conde 

Nast Traveler’s U.S. edition 

last month alongside Turkey 

and another former Yugoslavia 

member, Montenegro. 

Hoopla over Hvar 

Condura 

Lesser-known corners of 

Croatia are coming to light, too. At just 112 square miles, the 

Island of Hvar, a veritable paradise of lush fruit, vineyards, olive 

orchards, lavender fields and fishing villages, has recently caught 

the eye of several influential media outlets. Chosen as one of 

The 53 Places to Go in 2008 in the New York Times’ travel 

supplement, Hvar ranked 11th in the list of world-class itineraries. 

The New York Times dubbed it, “the St. Tropez of Croatia” 

and referred to the Dalmatian Coast as a new Riviera. 

Hvar is also home to the new Adriana Hotel, Croatia’s first 

Leading Small Hotels of the World, which opened last year. 

Visit www.suncanihvar.com/Adriana 

“St. Tropez, Majorca, Aspen, and other glamour destinations 

don't have anything on Hvar, the glitzy Croatian playground 

patronized by celebrities, the idle rich, and the average Joe 

tourist who wants to find out what the Hvar hoopla is about,” 

writes Frommer’s website. 

Hvar is a lush and sunny island claiming more hours of sunshine 

than any other spot in Croatia. Of course, the nearby 

island of Brac reports getting almost as much sun, but who’s 

counting. Hvar’s principal towns include Hvar Town, Stari Grad, 

Vrboska, Jelsa, and Sucuraj. 

According to UNESCO, “Stari Grad Plain is a cultural landscape 

that has remained practically intact since it was first colonized 

by Ionian Greeks from Paros in the 4th century BC. The 

landscape features ancient stone walls and trims, or small stone 

shelters, and bears testimony to the ancient geometrical system 

of land division used by the ancient Greeks, the chora, which 

has remained virtually intact over 24 centuries.” 

Other cultural UNESCO World Heritage sites in Croatia are 

the Episcopal Complex of the Euphrasian Basilica in the Historic 

Centre of Porec (1997); the Historic City of Trogir 

(1997); the Historical Complex of Split with the Palace of 

Diocletian (1979); the Old City of Dubrovnik dubbed The 


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The Pearl of the Adriatic 

7UNESCO 

World Heritage Sites 

A unique blend of European flavors, a country of fascinating diversity, rich in history and culture: 

Roman ruins, Medieval churches, castles, spectacular natural wonders, unspoiled fishing villages… 

Europe as it used to be. 

Croatian National Tourist Office 

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'Pearl of the Adriatic', (1979); The 

Cathedral of St James in Šibenik 

(2000); and the recent addition of 

Stari Grad Plain (2008). One of the 

natural sites that was designated by 

UNESCO 30 years ago, is the magnificent 

Plitvice Lakes National Park. 

Visit www.whc.unesco.org 

Continued Growth 

After more than a half dozen years of 

strong growth, visitor arrivals from the 

U.S. continue to reflect a wide array of 

special interest and educated travelers 

who have been to Europe more than 

once. 

Tour operators are now re-assessing 

their product lines and adding Croatia in 2009. Packaging will 

only add more appeal to Croatia as visits will be more affordable 

at a juncture when even high-end clients are more cost and 

value-conscious. Among operators that have added Croatia to 

their 2009 product lines are Tauck Tours and GAP Adventures. 

Tauck’s Croatia selections visit several UNESCO sites, spending 

eight days in Croatia starting with Dubrovnik and concludes 

in Zagreb with visits to Hvar with a stay at the Adriana, a tour of 

Stari Grad, and Krka National Park, Split as well as a walk 

through the forest to reach Skradinski Falls. Call 800-788-7885; 

www.tauck.com 

GAP Adventures’ mission is to provide sustainable travel 

opportunities and was established in 1990 with travel to Latin 

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Dubrovnik 

America. GAP’s eight-day Croatia Highlights 

also begins with Dubrovnik and 

concludes in Opatija on the Istrian 

Peninsula. The program covers walking 

tours in Split and Dubrovnik, an excursion 

to St. James Cathedral, a boat ride 

and walking tour of Plitvice Lakes and 

an excursion to Istria. Call 800-708- 

7761; www.gapadventures.com 

Culture Centers and Festivals 

Both the compelling Dubrovnik, and 

energetic, cosmopolitan Zagreb could 

literally compete on the culture front as 

both offer insatiable culture vultures 

much to savor. 

The Dubrovnik Summer Festival is 

celebrating its 60th anniversary and is one of the best- known 

annual events in Croatia. The 47-day festival takes place each 

year from July 10 to August 25, gathering artists from all over 

the world, as more than 70 open-air venues transform 

Dubrovnik into one big stage. Ticketing is available online. Visit 

www.dubrovnik-festival.hr 

New to Dubrovnik’s hotel inventory is Importanne Resorts, 

which now counts four luxury hotels in Dubrovnik, including the 

Villa Elita, one of Croatia’s most luxurious. Other member properties 

include Importanne Suites, Hotel Ariston and Hotel 

Neptun. Prices in April run from about $145 for a standard double 

to about $410 for a superior room with a to-die-for view of 

the Adriatic and Dubrovnik, a 10-minute taxi ride away. E-mail 

info@importanneresort.com; www.importanneresort.com 

About 16 miles southeast of Dubrovnik is Cavtat, once a Greek 

settlement, its town was established by the Illyrians and later fell 

under both Greek and Roman rule. While the town center harbors 

the Rector’s Palace, the Bogišić Library, the Baroque Church 

of St. Nicholas, the Franciscan monastery and the Kaboga palace, 

the real riches are under water. Cavtat Bay is home to the richest 

site of amphora from Roman shipwrecks in the 3rd and 4th centuries 

some of which is visible from the Museum Under the Sea 

in Cavtat’s archeological zone. 

The most popular cultural event here is the Cavtat Summer 

festival while the major local event is the Day of Our Lady of the 

Snows (Aug. 5). 

There is no way to ever be bored in Zagreb as its permanent 

and revolving exhibitions in its museums and galleries continue 

year round. Visit www.zagreb-touristinfo.hr 

Located in the Upper Town, visitors will find Klovicevi Dvori 

Gallery. Built inside a Jesuit Monastery constructed in the 17th 

century; it is part of a large complex enclosed by an irregular 

square atrium. 

The Museum of Mimara is one of the most surprising mixes 

of objects worth seeing. Housed in an 1895 neo-renaissance 

building that is worth visiting just to see it. The collection covers 

a wide range of periods including objects from Ancient Egypt, 

Mesopotamia, Persia, India, and Inca and Pre-Inca South American 

as well as an extensive European glass collection. 

The Museum for Arts and Crafts, or Muzej za umjetnost i 

obrt, focuses on objets d’arte that once belonged to the nobility. 

Be prepared to see some lavish examples of how the rich 

and famous once lived. An exhibit of nearly 200 house clocks 

remains on display through June 15. 

The Museum of Modern Art or the Moderna Galerija has 


een reconstructed and is 

home to a permanent exhibit 

called “200 Years of Croatian 

Art.” 

The International Folkore 

Festival has been taking place 

in Zagreb for more than 30 

years for six days in July. Visit 

www.zagreb-convention.hr 

A good place to start in 

Zagreb is the Dolac, the openair 

market that bursts with 

organic, home-grown food 

sold by locals who arrive daily 

from nearby villages. Croatians 

treat breakfast lightly so get a 

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coffee and a freshly baked 

item from one of the pekaras (bakeries) stalls or sit down to a 

more traditional Croatian breakfast of corn-based porridge and 

fresh yogurt. 

Theater in Folk Tales 

The Croatian Ministry of Tourism recently designated Djurdjevac 

or the Rooster Town set in northwest Croatia, as the winner 

of a national contest for Europe’s tourist destinations of 

excellence. 

According to legend, when the townspeople were out of 

ammunition in a battle with the Turks, they defended themselves 

with old roosters or a 'picok' shot from cannons. When 

the Turks saw this, they thought Djurdjevac citizens were too 

rich and powerful to be defeated so they retreated. Since then, 

the people of the region have been called ‘Picoki’ and have been 

commemorating their victory since 1968 with the three-day 

'Picokijada' Festival in June re-enacting the legendary battle. 

Varazdin, about 60 miles of Zagreb is one of the most important 

tourist destinations of Northern Croatia, but is best noted 

for its classical music events such as Varazdin Baroque 

Evenings -- one of the greatest musical events in Croatia beginning 

of October. Other important events are the International 

Festival of Wind Orchestras, and the Days of the Book in October. 

Visit www.vbv.hr Spancirfest is another festival held every 

year for a week at the end of August, featuring local folklore 

and costumes. Visit www.spancirfest.com 

The town is also home to an odd and impressive permanent 

collection called “The World of Insects” at Hercer 

Palace. It features 4,500 

pieces including 19th and 

20th century equipment 

used to preserve these delicate 

and forbidding creatures. 

Visit www.gmv.hr 

Croatia has a lot to crow 

about one might say, but its 

tourism interests also have a 

wide view of what is most 

important: the past preserved 

for today and tomorrow’s 

residents and visitors. 

Zagreb Getting There 

Zagreb airport is doing a 

major makeover and completion is planned for 2016. Expansion 

plans include a new and modern passenger terminal, 

railway links to the city center, hotels and a business center. 

Croatia Airlines signed code share agreement with United 

Airlines, which will streamline connections to Croatia. A 

wide selection of carriers link up with Croatia Airlines 

through major European hubs. 

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Croatia: A Will to Refresh and Preserve 


JAX FAX spoke with Nena Komarica, Director of the Croatian 

National Tourist Office based in New York. Since Croatia 

declared independence from the former Yugoslavia in 

1991, its tourism star has catapulted higher than ever anticipated. 

Komarica addresses the need to preserve and keep 

historic places relevant for future generations and the burgeoning 

travel industry in Croatia. 

JF: What is the key to Croatia’s value for travelers in 2009? 

CNTO: One of our best selling points is that we are not a 

mass tourism destination and Croatia remains very affordable 

as we have yet to adapt the euro and continue to use 

Croatian currency, the kuna, which remains at a good 

exchange rate for North American visitors. (At presstime the 

exchange rate was $1 to 5.8 kuna, a 10 percent increase 

over last year.) 

Zagreb also has a city card that makes moving around for visitors 

cheaper and most of our museums have free admission 

or very minimal charges to enter. 

JF: Are there any public/private initiatives that would benefit travelers 

in 2009? 

CNTO: We are currently discussing marketing alliances with 

hotel companies and regions, a series possibly on the local and 

national levels to stress affordability especially this year since we 

would like Croatia to stay among the most desirable European 

destinations where visitors can get value for their money. 

JF: Croatia focuses a lot on culture and preservation. 

CNTO: We try to preserve examples of former lifestyles for 

instance, for future generations not really just for tourists to 

visit; it is part of keeping our heritage intact. 

As an example, in the Croatian region of Slavonia, in the 

northern part of the country, there is the village of Stara 

Kapela, which consists of 17 houses. 

For a long time Stara Kapela was nearly a ghost town as it dates 

back to 1275 and in modern times, the oldest inhabitants are in 

their mid-80s and older years old while there have been no new 

inhabitants born there for the past 15 years. But the younger generation 

is taking steps to rescue the village. 

Many young people have volunteered their labor, are taking the 

initiative to repopulate the area, build homes true to the authentic 

style of old Slavonia and preserve the village. Today, Stara Kapela 

is a candidate for EU funding. 

Just outside Zagreb visitors 

can take an excursion to 

Medvedgrad, a medieval cityfortress 

that dates from the 

13th Century, abandoned 

after the earthquake in 1590. 

The renovation of Medvedgrad 

started in 1974. A visit to 

Medvedgrad offers a magnificent 

view of Zagreb. 

Above Zagreb is a park called Medvednica, which includes 

the Miner’s Garden, a reconstructed silver mine that dates 

from the 17th Century. 

JF: What about the preservation of nature? 

CNTO: Croatia counts eight national parks and 12 nature preserves, 

some of which are involved in programs to repopulate 

or protect nearly extinct species. Of these, Plitvice Lakes 

has been a UNESCO site since 1979. 

The newest green UNESCO site that has been added to the 

list is Stari Grad Plain on the island of Hvar (see feature). 

JF: Are there any signs of a green movement in Croatia? 

CNTO: Yes, we are working on the preservation of national parks 

as I mentioned, and also trying to expand green areas in the 

cities, especially in Zagreb, which is one of the greenest cities in 

Europe as the city is woven with parks throughout and is also 

surrounded by parkland. 

Recently, new regulations have expanded the pedestrian areas 

to encourage the use of public transportation, commuters as 

well as tourists can travel free of charge into three of the city’s 

busiest train stops to discourage the use of cars in town. 

JF: Any major new developments for special interest markets? 

CNTO: Active special interests such as bicycling, canoeing on 

Croatian rivers, walking and hiking in our parks and on the islands 

are gaining popularity. Spiritual journeys are growing, and the 

largest wellness center in Europe opened in Sept. 2008: Novi 

Vinodolski, is a Thalasso Wellness Center not far from Rijeka. 

Gastronomy is attracting new interest, therefore we are promoting 

our food and wine products. For instance, our Istrian prosciutto 

(Istarski prsut) has protected status and its production includes 

being air-dried using only sea salt in the brining process and to be 

authentic, it can only be produced inland on Istria, no more than 

eight miles from the coast. 

Contact Croatian National Tourist Office at 800-829-4416 

or visit www.croatia.hr 


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Cyprus: Island of Faith 


While Cyprus is indeed the third largest island in the 

Mediterranean, and annually attracts some 2.5 million 

tourists worldwide, the number of arrivals from the U.S. 

hovers around 40,000 per year; not surprisingly, the 

British top the list of visitors as England dominated the 

island for some many years. What these statistics say is that the 

rest of the world has clearly discovered what makes Cyprus special, 

while Americans are still getting to know the place. 

Elements of Discovery 

Cyprus is more than ready to be discovered as it just debuted a 

new international airport at Pafos. Getting to Cyprus from the 

U.S. is somewhat stymied by the lack of nonstop service to the 

island, however, Cyprus Airways flies from most European 

gateways and operates nine flights a day from Athens to Larnaca, 

and many more from London, Amsterdam and Frankfurt. 

At the same time, a new airport is under construction in Larnaka. 

Limassol harbor is undergoing a major facelift as more and 

more cruise lines add Cyprus to their ports-of-call. Azamara, 

Royal Carribean, Celebrity, Costa, Holland America, MSC, 

Oceania, Silversea all stop at Limassol. Mediterranean Cruises 

(previously Monarch) sails into Cyprus weekly; passengers can 

disembark, spend a few days in Cyprus and take the next sailing 

to the following destination. “From Cyprus,” says Tasoula Manaridis, 

Director of the Cyprus Tourist Organization in New 

York, “we have cruises to Israel, Egypt, the Greek Islands, Syria 

and Lebanon with Louis Cruises.” Charis Papacharalambous, 

the new General Manager at Cyprus-based Louis Cruise Lines, 

adds ”Itineraries out of Cyprus vary daily making it is a terrific hub 

from which to combine with Syria, Lebanon and Eygpt.” 

“We are not projecting an increase in the first half of 2009 from 

the U.S.,” says Manaridis, “but we believe bookings will pick up 

during the second half of the year.” One reason for her optimism 

is that Cyprus has received strong interest from tour operators 

who are adding new programs to their brochures. “We are currently 

working with new tour operators such as Group IST for 

religious programs to Cyprus and Central Holidays,” she added. 

At the same time, Homeric Tours, Crown Peters and Select 

International all list several programs to Cyprus, some of which 

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Lefkosia (Nicosia), 

Cyprus’ capital 

highlight faith tourism. Additionally, all three companies include 

options to extend stays to Cyprus’ nearby neighbors: Egypt, Jordan, 

Israel and Greece. 

“We are concentrating our efforts on the religious market 

which we believe will be affected less from the economic recession. 

There is a lot of potential within that market segment,” 

says Manaridis. 

One of the most important historical and faith-related events in 

Cypriot history was the visit of St. Paul, the Apostle in 45AD to 

preach Christianity with the Cypriot Apostle Barnabas. This event 

is the cornerstone for many tour programs as participants visit 

Byzantine UNESCO churches and monasteries on the island. 

Even within the capital itself, Lefkosia (Nicosia), there is a compact 

walking route through the Old City that tours churches located 

on narrow, winding streets, ideal and picturesque for walking. 

A good place to begin is The Cathedral of Agios Ioannis to Theologou, 

located next to the Archbishop Palace for a look at its rich 

collection of frescoes from the 18th and 19th centuries. The next 

stop would be the Byzantine Museum of the “Archbishop 

Makarios III” Foundation, next to the Cathedral. Links to St. Paul 

the Apostle dot the island. Visitors to Geroskipou will find the 

second church of Cyprus with its five domes as well as significant 

frescoes dedicated to gia Paraskevi and, in Acheleia, there is 

the Church of Agios Theodosios with frescoes which date back 

to the 13th century, one of which depicts the Apostles Peter and 

Paul. In Lemesos (Limassol) the religious route starts from the 

Cyprus Medieval Museum; its exhibits cover a time period of 

approximately 1,500 years. 

Astoria, NY-based Crown Peters features Cyprus in two airinclusive 

programs, but can also add Cyprus to any other program. 

Both are eight nights and priced from $1,950 and $1,955 

per person double for Crown Beauty I and Crown Beauty II 

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Limassol and the Kykkos Monastery in the Troodos, which was 

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Pafos, concluding in Larnaca. Crown Beauty II travels to Pafos, 

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Homeric’s programs combine the secular with religious sites 

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Select International based in Flemington, NJ, added Cyprus in 

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So, You Think You Know Belgium? 


In a recent interview for Convene magazine, Annette 

Choynacki, Director of the Belgian Tourist Office for 

North America counters the challenges of today’s economic 

crisis by focusing on new and attractive marketing 

proposals, illustrating Brussels and French-speaking Belgium 

as, more than ever, a destination of culture and fun. “With 

nine direct flights a day to Brussels from the U.S. and a 90minute 

train ride from Paris, agents should convince their clients 

to escape to Belgium for something different,” she says. 

From the historical city of Brussels to romantic Namur, Belgium 

offers savvy travelers an experience rich in culture and relaxation. 

What is more, it can be affordable as most hotels in Brussels offer 

deals on weekends and in July and August. Plus, Brussels and 

French-speaking Belgium list special rates and packages at 

www.visitbelgium.com/special.htm. 

The Heart of the City 

Everyone’s favorite place in Brussels is the Grand’ Place, one 

of 35 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Belgium. This centuriesold 

square sits at the heart of the city. Here visitors will find the 

purely Gothic Hotel de Ville, the neo-Gothic Maison du Roi, 

restored medieval and Baroque guild halls, cafes, and museums 

saluting chocolatiers and beer brewers. The Galeries Royale St. 

Hubert, the oldest glass arcade in Europe, is also right here, 

sparkling with jewelry shops, clothing boutiques and cafes. 

Come summer, the Grand’ Place is even grander with the 

arrival of the sumptuous and stately Ommegang Pageant in July 

2009. The procession fills the square, with Belgians dressed as 

nobles, guildsmen and jesters, on foot or horseback, on parade 

from the Sablon to the Grand’ Place, re-enacting the glorious 

entry of Charles V into Brussels in 1549. The Grand’ Place transforms 

into a spectacular floral carpet. Tip: the best viewing for 

this floral display is the City Hall balcony (9 a.m.-1 p.m.) 

Surrealism in the City 

The new Magritte Museum will open its doors on June 2, 2009 

in Brussels. Located on the Place Royale, walking distance from 

the Grand’ Place, the Musical Instrument Museum and the Royal 

Palace, the museum will hold 200 works, the largest collection of 

Magritte paintings, plus archival material, letters written by the 

painter, photographs and drawings. Opening hours will be Tuesdays 

to Sundays, 9.30 a.m.-5 p.m., late night opening on Wed. 

until 8 p.m. Visit www.montdesarts.be 

High on the entertainment chart is always the Brussels Jazz 

Marathon featuring 125 free concerts, performed by some 450 

musicians scheduled for May 2009. Big bands and famous 

soloists play in the squares, while smaller groups are on tap in 

bars and taverns. Visit www.brusselsjazzmarathon.be 

Also in Brussels, check out Les nuits du botanique Rock Festival 

in May 2009, www.botanique.be. Of course, classical music 

is always in the air, most particularly during the Festival of Wallonia, 

when from June to October, The Royal Orchestra of Wallonia, 

orchestras and soloists perform in castles, abbeys and 

churches of this southern region. 

Visit www.visitbelgium.com/nightlife.htm#musicfestivals 

Brussels’ city center from Kunstberg/Mont 

des Arts. 

Step Outside of Town 

Within an hour of Brussels is the Liège-Guillemin Station about 

ready to fling open its doors. Designed by famous architect, 

Santiago Calatrava, known for his work on the new terminal of 

the Bilbao Airport, will link a host of European cities, such as 

Brussels, Paris and Cologne. Just under an hour from Brussels, 

Liège, is the largest city in French-speaking Belgium. A Liège 

highlight is the Grand Curtius Museum combining the collections 

of the arms museum, glass museum and religious art 

museum. Prince-Bishops’ Palace and the Church of St. Jacques 

are must-sees. www.liege.be 

Beyond Brussels in Namur, the Verdure Rock Festival held 

under the stars in the amphitheater of the Citadel, June 27 

2009, www.verdur-rock.be 

This year’s Audi Jazz Festival takes place from September to 

December in various Belgian cities and features international 

groups performing jazz, blues, and world music, avant-garde and 

hip-hop. Visit www.audijazz.be 

An experienced team staffs the Belgian Tourist Office who 

can provide agents with all the necessary information to ensure 

that clients have a topnotch experience in Belgium. From presentations 

to brochures, the tourist office will also assist agents 

to create itineraries. Among the long list of well-developed programs 

around special interests are: Art and Architecture, Beer 

Lovers, Chocolate Lovers, Belfries and Beguinages, Family Fun, 

Castles and Gardens, Gay Travel, Jewish Heritage, War Sites, 

Green Belgium and Nightlife. 

For more information, contact the Belgian Tourist Office, 

212-758-8130, ext. 10; E-mail info@visitbelgium.com; 

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Russian Bound 

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State University campus – a sightseeing spot on Vorobiovy 

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In the northern capital of Russia, St. Petersburg, a city also 

known as the “Northern Venice,” participants visit the 

palaces and canals, built by Czar Peter the Great, the and 

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Spain’s second largest airline has announced a promotional 

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Finland Racks Up Cultural UNESCO sites 

On January 1st, 2009, Rauma (population 39,000), situated on 

Finland’s southwest coast, became a town of two UNESCO 

World Heritage sites. In Europe and elsewhere in the world, 

there are only a handful of comparable (cultural) towns. Rauma 

first made it on to the list of UNESCO World Heritage sites in 

1991. It was then that the very centre of the town, the old wooden 

house district called Old Rauma, was selected as Finland’s 

first ever World Heritage location. This idyllic and lively district 

was chosen for the list of valuable cultural destinations as one of 

the Nordic countries’ most extensive areas of old wooden housing. 

The district, which covers almost 30 hectares, has about 600 

buildings, mainly dating from the 18th and 19th centuries. About 

800 people currently live in Old Rauma, and the area is also 

home to more than a hundred special shops and significant 

sights. For information, E-mail matkailu@rauma.fi 

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Comic Camel Relief in Egypt 

By Phyllis Meras Cocroft 

Just back from Egypt, but sadly, I neither rode a camel 

nor climbed a pyramid. I could have done the former, but 

the price was high and I had forgotten how much fun it 

was. 

As for climbing the 450-foot-high Pyramid of Cheops, 

ascending it on foot is no longer allowed. However, I did 

scramble up in 1958, thereby guaranteeing that I would 

return one day. It was well worth the effort since, as promised, 

I returned but not to climb. 

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remains of the Temples of Abu Simbel and Philae as well as 

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of him until, finally, Christopher Columbus had laboriously 

raised his rump and then his forequarters, and we had 

begun to rock ‘n’roll across the sand. After just a minute or 

two, however, he collapsed in a folding chair sort of way 

with me still on him. 

“Please, your highness,” his owner murmured, “You can 

see, beautiful blue-eyed lady, that Christopher Columbus is a 

very hungry camel. That is why he cannot give you a proper 

ride, so for the love of Allah and Mohammed and all the 

prophets, have you money for Christopher Columbus’ 

food”? I came up with a handful of French francs, my notes 

tell me, and the camel owner murmured they would hardly 

pay for a sugar lump for Christopher as he led him away. 

By then, Theodore had found a guide who said his name 

was Mohammed Hassan and that he had been climbing pyramids 

since he was three days old. Theodore hired him to 

take us to the top of Cheops. Mohammed took my hand in 

his hot, crusty one and began to haul me up the pyramid 

steps. Since pyramid steps were never meant to be climbed 

and, actually, were covered with a smooth coating, they are 

far apart. It took us half an hour to reach the top. We rested 

there for 15 minutes before starting our descent. 

When we reached the bottom, Mohammed Hassan said, 

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the sake of Allah and Mohammed and all the prophets, that 

we would pay him well because he was 50 years old and it 

was hard climbing up and down all day. 

I recalled all of these details on my recent visit as I stood 

at the foot of the Pyramid of Cheops and saw it soaring 

above my head. I looked around at the camels, but none 

nuzzled my nose even though their owners kept asking if I 

didn’t want a ride. I felt they wanted too much money since 

their camels were non-nuzzling, so I declined. 

But in any case, I did not want to dislodge those initial 

memories from the past. How glad I am that Theodore and 

Mohammed Hassan had insisted, in that long ago time, on 

that climb to the pyramid top that assured my return to 

Egypt this time. 

Accommodations-New and Transformed 

Then, I was impecunious, and do not remember where I 

laid my head. On this trip, in Cairo, I enjoyed the 617-room 

Conrad Cairo with its gym and swimming pools, its spacious 

dining rooms, its views onto the Nile, and the new 

Intercontinental Cairo CityStars just a 10-minute ride from 

the airport with its health club and spa, its obelisk and palm 

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I paid a visit to Cairo’s largest hotel, the 1,124-room Cairo 

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ceilings constructed in 1869 for the visit of Empress 

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Suez Canal. It lies on the quieter, tree-shaded island of 

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I sailed the Nile from Aswan to Luxor aboard the 62-cabin 

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IN THE NEWS 

Cairo to Host ATA Congress in May 

The ATA has just concluded a round of Road Shows in the 

U.S. in Chicago, Los Angeles and Atlanta to showcase Egypt 

as a top African destination that will be hosting ATA’s 34th 

Annual Congress in Cairo from May 17-21 to be held at the 

Cairo International Conference Center (CICC), The congress 

will be engaging participants in working discussions 

on a range of topics, such as intra-African industry cooperation, 

infrastructure development and investment opportunities. 

Roundtables for ministers, suppliers, travel agents and 

tour operators, alongside special networking events, a marketplace 

expo, and ATA Young Professionals events. ATA 

will also organize networking opportunities for Africans living 

in the Diaspora as part of its Africa Diaspora Initiative. Congress 

delegates will stay at the Fairmont Heliopolis Hotel. 

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Jet and Emirates Engage 

Jet Airways and Emirates Airline have launched a reciprocal 

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program may also earn and redeem miles on all Jet 

Airways flights operating within India. Emirates will also commence 

a unilateral code share on Jet Airways' daily flights from 

Mumbai and New Delhi to and from Dubai - offering passengers 

enhanced connectivity and a range of services between India 

and Dubai. Premiere (Business) and Economy. Jet Airways' 

flights on these sectors will be identified with its "9W" code as 

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Variety offers Deep Deals in Eastern Med 

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including the “Red Sea Wonders aboard its ship the 

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stay in Athens with a half-day sightseeing tour; similar deals 

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specific departures in Nov., Dec., 2009 and in Jan. 2010. 

The Red Sea Wonders cruise takes guests for seven days 

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The program visits Sharm El Sheikh, Luxor – Hurghada, St. 

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The Year of the Gorillas with Goway! 

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'Mountain Gorilla Encounter' in Rwanda is priced from 

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U.S. Politics Bound with Kenya Success 

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Israeli Photo Hot Spot 

Israel's Hula Lake Park was named one of the most outstanding 

sites in the world for nature observation and photography 

this week by BBC Wildlife Magazine, the world's 

best-selling natural history and environmental magazine. The 

park is home to millions of migrating cranes each winter and 

was ranked 9th on a list of 20 exceptional nature sites chosen 

by 300 international experts including scientists, photographers 

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and feasting upon a gourmet meal of foie gras rolls, lamb 

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Modern Ceramics 

A new exhibition highlighting the work of modern Israeli 

ceramicists is now being featured at the Haaretz Museum in 

Tel Aviv. The display entitled The Fifth Israeli Ceramics Biennale, 

presents the works of 57 ceramic artists influenced by 

new-age Israeli ceramics. The exhibition will be open to the 

public throughout May 2009. Visit 

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Tel Aviv: New Revelations 

in a ‘White City’ 

By Denise Dube 

It’s hard to imagine that today’s Tel Aviv was just a lifeless 

heap of sand 100 years ago. A World Cultural Heritage 

site, it is also a vibrant and thriving city, growing and 

changing every day. Now, if you want to see sand you’ll 

have to visit the beach. 

No, it isn’t Jerusalem, and that’s just fine with Tel Avivians. 

They’d rather be known as Israel’s cultural and entertainment 

capital, one with a huge accent on business and 

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Stellar Dining 

Dining at one of the Michelin star restaurants is an experience 

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kiosks or small side street shops. 

Shop at Shuk Carmel’s outdoor market and inhale the 

exotic aromas of zatar and curry, ogle fresh fruit, eat fried 

falafel or buy a piece of Israeli art. It’s in the Neve Tzedek 

district, only a few steps from the Dan and David Intercontinental 

hotels. Both of those are between the financial and 

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just by walking. 

Those looking for history can grab a cab and visit Jaffa’s 

4,000-year-old fishing and shipping port. Later you can have 

a great meal nearby at Cordelia’s, run by Israel’s celebrity 

chef, Nir Zook. 

Still hungry? Visit Hazan’s, an Arab restaurant with the 

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bread. Guaranteed, you will want another. While you’re eating, 

listen for the echo of the meuzzin’s daily prayer calls 

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Museum buffs shouldn’t miss Ilana Goor’s museum in Old 

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and other artists’ work along with a rich history of Goor’s 

life. Helena Rubinstein’s contemporary art pavilion will satisfy 

those with different tastes. The Ben-Gurion museum 

offers a glimpse into David Ben-Gurion’s past. There are 

about two-dozen noteworthy museums in Tel Aviv, enough 

to satisfy everyone. 

Affordable Designer Shopping 

After you’ve been satiated with food and history visit the 

galleries and shops. Since the designers are new and 

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Dizengoff Street, Kikar Hamedina and Gan Hachashmal are 

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chic must find their way to Gan Hachashmal, a developing 

stretch of designer stores that took over the former “red 

light” district. The buildings are a bit shoddy and in need of a 

coat of paint. But it’s what’s inside that counts. Young and 

talented artists are creating designer dresses, handmade 

leather purses and shoes, and trendy jewelry. Like any 

emerging gem, it’s a given that a few years from now the 

outer glass will shine, the paint won’t be peeling. 

Wine Tasting in Town 

This is the year to take the trip and experience Tel Aviv. 

Officials have scheduled an international film festival, windsurfing 

contests, symphonic performances, various 

marathons and a host of other activities to commemorate 

this centennial birthday, one that is steeped in the sweat of 

10 determined Russian immigrants seeking a homeland. In 

the late 1880s they bought about 850 acres of dirt near the 

Jaffa’s ancient port and called it Rishon LeZion. Water was 

scarce and life was difficult. A few years later Baron 

Edmond James de Rothschild took over and found water 

deep in the dusty soil. Tel Aviv-Yafo was born in 1909. Tree 

by tree, brick by brick and vine by vine, Tel Aviv, which 

means Hill of Spring, became a thriving metropolis with boutique 

and fine hotels, exquisite restaurants, and vineyards 

that now produce award-winning wines. 

Accommodations 

Those who go must stay at either the Dan Hotel or the 

David Intercontinental. They are two of the best and most 

luxurious spots to park your luggage. Both sit along the 

sandy Mediterranean beach. Since the temperature is mild, 

even in the winter, many surf the high frothy waves – even 

in December and January. Peek through a hotel window and 

you are sure to see black dots flying from the waves onto 

the shore. No, they aren’t birds; they are determined wetsuited 

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The entire city encompasses about 30 miles or 52 kilometers 

and is divided into districts, each with a distinct feel and 

flavor. Even more important: Tel Aviv is only about 19 miles 

from the airport, making it easy to get in and out of the city. 

Taking EL AL this Summer 

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as well as 16 churches of Chiloe located in the most southern 

archipelago of Chile, as well as the historic center of the 

cosmopolitan city of Valparaiso. 

For additional information, visit www.visit-chile.org 

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Peru celebrates some 3,000 festivals a year. Most of the 

events are held in honor of a patron saint and are part of the 

Christian calendar adopted in colonial times, although many 

expressions of worship have since been blended with the 

magical beliefs of ancient forms of worship. 

As a magnet for spiritual journeys and pilgrims, Perú is a magi- 

cal spot that includes one of the richest biodiversities on Earth, 

and is a mosaic of cultures. Peru has converted 13% of its territory 

into Protected Natural Areas. 

It boasts ten thousand years of history that can be surveyed 

by visiting 180 museums and historical places. While Peru 

inevitably evokes images of Machu Picchu and the Inca empire, 

the country is also riddled with archaeological sites that are vestiges 

of even more ancient times. 

Religious festivals occur alongside pagan celebrations dating 

back to ancestral myths in native communities in the jungle, as 

well as dozens of festivals created over the following centuries. 

Saints, Sinners and Pilgrims 

May is traditionally known as Mary’s Month in Catholic communities. 

Here, the pilgrims cross the Arequipa desert to worship 

the Virgin of Purification or Virgin of Chapi, which is a 

residual influence of the missionaries. Pilgrims carry rocks of different 

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then leave in procession. There are also fireworks and typical 

foods. About 50 miles southeast of Arequipa, there is frequent 

bus service although devout pilgrims usually trek the whole way. 

About 200 miles from Lima also in May, thousands of pilgrims 

arrive to view and pray to the image of the Crucified Lord, painted 

on the skirts of the Shalacoto hill. Some old rites to worship 

water, earth and rocks have survived in this celebration. On the 

central day a solemn Mass is celebrated in Quechua and then 

the believers drop their “Letter to God,” requesting miracles or 

thanking favors granted. 

During the first week of June, visitors will be delighted to happen 

upon the largest pilgrimage of all indigenous nations of the 

Americas. More than 10,000 people arrive in Sinakara, at the 

foot of the Ausangate mountain to pay homage to a painting of 

Child Jesus. The ascent of a group of strong Queros to the 

snow-capped summit to seek the Star of the Snow (Qoyllur 

Rit’i) in the mountain’s heart is full of symbolism. They will take 

large blocks of ice on their shoulders back to their Quechua 

communities to water their lands with sacred water. 

June 24 marks Inti Raymi, the Sun’s festivity, which coincides 

with the winter solstice and the harvest season. The Sacsayhuaman 

fortress is the stage for the ceremony, following a 

detailed script, including the sacrifice of two llamas to tell the 

future. The Inca, who urge the authorities in Cuzco’s main 

square to govern well, presides over the ceremony. At dusk, 

the merry-making begins in earnest. Visit www.emufec.gob.pe 

Worth noting in Lima, although not a colorful or grandiose 

expression, is the feast day of Saint Rose of Lima, the name 

that made Isabel Flores de Oliva famous. She was a pious 

Lima woman of the XVII century with great religious inclination 

and given to serving the sick. The Vatican named her 

Patroness of the Americas and the Philippines. The faithful 

visit her sanctuary in downtown Lima in hopes of obtaining miracle 

cures. On this date, visitors to the hermitage drop letters into 

the well where she dropped the key to her cilice. Set in the 

Sanctuary in downtown Lima, the date is August 30. 

Infrastructure 

PromPeru reports that the country has an inventory of 

7,646 lodgings for a total of 229.886 beds; 26 of these are 

five-star, 26 are four-star; and 487 fall into the three-star categories. 

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lodges some of which are luxurious. 

Peru also counts 14 airports, 10 of which can accommodate 

international flights: Lima, Arequipa, Chiclayo, Pisco, 

Pucallpa, Iquitos, Cuzco, Trujillo, Tacna and Juliaca; 17 international 

carriers operate flights to Peru. 

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$ 999 CHILE 

2000LatinTours is selling three Chile-focused 

packages ranging from eight to nine days and ranging in price 

from $999 to $1,799 per person double for land-only. The Best of 

Lakes and Volcanoes spends three nights in Santiago and four in 

Puerto Varas. The Best of Lakes and Patagonia spends three 

nights each in Puerto Varas and Puerto Natales with two nights in 

the capital city of Santiago for $1,799 per person double. Finally, 

Santiago Premium and Complete, is an air-inclusive package 

priced from $1,999 per person double for seven nights with city 

tours, and excursions to the Undurraga and Concha y Toro and 

Vineyards, a sailing trip to Peulla on Todos los Santos Lake. Call 

800-811-8980; www.2000latintours.com 

$ 1496 COSTA RICA 

Grand Spa at Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal 

Resort offers two new spa packages designed to promote wellness 

and relaxation. The three-night/four-day packages are priced 

at $1,496, based on double occupancy, and feature four spa 

treatments for each person, accommodations, entrance to the 

hot springs, and one lunch. Composed of 11 open-air bungalows, 

the Grand Spa sits in a singular and seductive location at 

the base of the Arenal Volcano and is surrounded by mineral-rich 

thermal springs and exotic gardens. Additional features are a 

three-unit Temazcal sweat lodge area and an open-air Yoga Studio 

surrounded by the rainforest. Packages are based on availability 

and additional nights priced at $260. 

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package is available to couples who book five or more 

rooms at Riu Santa Fe. In addition, the Caprice Wedding Package, 

which includes massages, photographer, manicure, hairstyling, 

wedding cake, wedding coordinator, wedding reception 

and more, starts at $2,555, is available at both Riu Palace Cabo 

San Lucas and Riu Santa Fe, both located in Cabo San Lucas, 

Mexico. Wedding Package rates do not include rooms and are 

valid through December 31, 2009. In other deals, RIU Hotels & 

Resorts is offering special savings at its two all-inclusive resorts 

in Cabo San Lucas, Riu Santa Fe and Riu Palace Cabo San 

Lucas. Special rates of $90 per person, per night are available at 

Riu Santa Fe and $140 per person, per night at Riu Palace Cabo 

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ASIA & THE SOUTH PACIFIC 

India Promises & Delivers 

As the marketing theme goes, one reason to visit 

India in 2009 is that it promises to deliver one 

unforgettable journey with a “bouquet of neverbefore 

benefits.” Supporting that theme and that 

opportunity are at least a dozen well-known 

companies who are cooperating to make Visit India a success 

and a reality this year. 

Partners Pitch In 

Among those “never-before-benefits” are a complimentary 

airline ticket aboard Air India, Jet Airways or Kingfisher 

Airlines; one free sightseeing tour in a city of your client’s 

choice led by member of the Indian Assoc. of Tour Operators; 

one night’s hotel stay free from among a wide range of 

properties: ITDC Ashok, Lalith Mahal Palace, Taj Hotels, 

ITC Welcomgroup, Park Hotels, Select Hotels, and The 

Lalit, Kumarakom Lake Resort and a complimentary rural 

eco-vacation with Karaikudi, Hodka, Naggar. 

In a country as diverse and complex as India, it is not surprising 

to find that people reflect the rich glories of the past, 

the culture, traditions and values relative to geographic locations 

and the numerous distinctive manners, habits and food 

that will always remain truly Indian, according to five thousand 

years of recorded history. 

From the eternal snows of the Himalayas to the cultivated 

peninsula of far South, from the deserts of the West to the 

humid deltas of the East, from the dry heat and cold of the Central 

Plateau to the cool forest foothills, Indian lifestyles clearly 

glorify the geography. The food, clothing and habits of an Indian 

differ in accordance to the place of origin. Indians believe in sharing 

happiness and sorrow. A festival or a celebration is never 

constrained to a family or a home. The whole community or 

neighborhood is involved in bringing liveliness to an occasion. 

Festivals like Diwali, Holi, Id, and Mahaveer Jayanthi are all celebrated 

by sharing sweets and pleasantries with family, neighbors 

and friends. An Indian wedding is an occasion that calls for 

participation of the family and friends. Similarly, neighbors and 

friends always help out a family in times of need. Ethnically Indians 

speak different languages, follow different religions, eat the 

most diverse varieties of food all of which add to the rich Indian 

culture. The beauty of the Indian people lies in the spirit of tolerance, 

give-and-take and a composition of cultures that can be 

compared to a garden of flowers of various colours and shades 

of which, while maintaining their own entity, lend harmony and 

beauty to the garden - India! 

Indian Cuisine 

Indian cuisine boasts of an immense variety not restricted to 

only curry. An authentic Indian curry is an intricate combination of 

a stir-fried Masala - a mixture of onion, garlic, ginger, and tomatoes; 

various spices and seasonings with which meat; poultry, 

vegetables or fish is prepared to produce a stew-type dish. Note: 

the word Masala also means spice. India’s cuisine is wide ranging 

in taste, color, texture and flavor. Being so diverse geographically, 

each region has its own cuisine and style of preparation. 

INDIA NTO 

Indian cuisine, renowned for its exotic gravies seems complicated 

for any newcomer. The Mughlai cuisine of North differs 

sharply from the preparations of the south. The Wazwan style of 

Kashmir is luxurious but the same can be said about Bengal’s 

Macher Jhol, Rajasthan’s Dal Bati, Uttar Pradesh’s Kebabs and 

Punjab’s Sarson Ka Saag and Makki di Roti. 

A well-balanced Indian meal contains all six tastes, but this cannot 

always be accomplished. This principle explains the use of 

numerous spice combinations and depth of flavor in Indian 

recipes. Side dishes and condiments like chutneys, curries, daals 

and Indian pickles and add to the overall flavor and texture of a 

meal and provide balance needed. 

Fairs & Festivals 

The colorful cultural mosaic of the Indian population has 

naturally given rise to a wide range of festivals and fairs - as 

an expression of the spirit of celebration; festivals are also 

vibrant interludes year round. Every season brings along 

new festivals, each a true celebration of the bounties of the 

rich traditions followed for time immemorial. The birthdays 

of Gods and Goddesses, saints and prophets, great historical 

happenings and the advent of the New Year, all find 

expression in colorful festivities. The same festival, though 

celebrated differently in the various parts of the country, 

exhibits an eternal harmony of the spirit of celebration. 

While festivals serve as an occasion to clean and decorate 

houses, to get together with friends and relatives and to 

exchange gifts, for visitors, festivals give them a chance to 

take a closer look at the culture, to participate in public displays 

and to emerge with a new understanding of a most 

complex culture. Visitors will often return home wanting to 

listen to Indian music, see films, read books or replicate that 

delicious daal they may have sampled somewhere in Delhi. 

Call the India Tourist Office, 800-953-9399; 213-380-8855 

(west coast); visit www.incredibleindia.org 

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ASIA & THE SOUTH PACIFIC 


$ 1809 PHILIPPINES 

Pacific Asia Leisure's six-day "Palawan 

Adventure" tour priced from $1,809 per person double takes 

participants to the untouched tropical eco-tourism destination 

of Palawan, located in the remote Western Visayas section 

of the Philippines archipelago. The five-night package 

includes: roundtrip airfare from the U.S. (various gateways 

available) to Manila, roundtrip airfare from Manila to Puerto 

Princesa, spends two nights at Dusit Thani Hotel, and three 

nights at Legend Hotel with breakfast daily, tours with local 

guides, passenger accident insurance (land portion only), 

taxes and service charges. Rates begin at $1,809 from Los 

Angeles, Seattle and San Francisco; $1,940 from Phoenix 

and San Diego; $2,133 from New York, Philadelphia, Boston, 

Washington D.C., Chicago, Baltimore, Atlanta, Dallas and 

Houston. Rates are per person and based on double occupancy 

with a minimum of four participants. Call 212-661- 

3270; www.pacificasialeisure.com 

$ 999 HONG KONG 

Ritz Tours presents a special Hong Kong 'Hot 

Deal' priced from $999 per person, double. The "Pearl of the 

Orient," features Winter in Hong Kong and includes 

roundtrip airfare on Cathay Pacific from San Francisco starting 

at $1,199 from LAX in Los Angeles or JFK in New York; 

accommodations for five nights at the Eaton Hotel Hong 

Kong; daily breakfast at the hotel; roundtrip airport-hotel 

transfers; and a half-day sightseeing. 

Call 800-900-2446; E-mail china@ritztours.com; 

www.RitzTours.com 

$ 2330 MONGOLIA 

The new Week-Long Getaway from 

Nomadic Expeditions has been created for travelers with 

limited time and endless intrepidity. The Week-Long Getaway 

allows guests to select a departure date that works 

best for them priced from $2,330 per person double plus 

internal airfares. Nomadic Expeditions leads travelers from 

Mongolia’s capital city of Ulaanbaatar to the shimmering 

sands of the Gobi Desert, Yol Valley National Park in the 

foothills of the Altai Mountains, and the legendary “Flaming 

Cliffs” where paleontologists made the first-ever discovery 

of dinosaur eggs in 1922. Call 800-998-6634; 

www.nomadicexpeditions.com 

$ 999 AUSTRALIA 

Shorter, closer, cheaper, later. This seems to 

be the new mantra for today's travelers says Qantas Vacations, 

which has posted a $999 package, which includes not 

only the international air on Qantas Airways from LA or San 

Francisco, but also four nights at a Sydney hotel right in the 

heart of the city. Other deals now being offered include a 

Romantic Fiji cruise for $1,495 per person double; and New 

Zealand Encompassed for $1,699 per person double. 

Call 888-813-7698; www.qantasvcations.com/agents 

IN THE NEWS 

Asiana Wins Award 

Air Transport World (ATW), the world’s most prestigious 

air transport magazine recently awarded Asiana Airlines as 

the Airline of the Year. The award is given to a major or large 

international airline which over the years has exhibited outstanding 

performance in a number of airline disciplines. 

Only one airline has been selected as the Airline of the 

Year every year since the first award in 1974 and has been 

the most coveted and competitive award by all the airlines 

in the world. After 21 years of service, Asiana is the first 

Korean carrier to receive such an award. 

Past winners of the Airline of the Year award are major airlines 

which reflected outstanding performance in all areas. 

There are four former winners from the Asian region; Singapore 

Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific Airways 

and JAL. Visit: www.flyasiana.com 

Agents Center on The Heart of the Outback 

Tourism Northern Territory - Australia's Outback - is circulating a 

new travel agent training module - "The Red Centre" - as part of 

Tourism Australia’s Aussie Specialist Program. 

The module, accessed through the website below, provides 

agents with information needed about Australia's Red 

Centre and details unique experiences especially targeted to 

North American travelers. Accommodations, sample itineraries 

and details on experiences around Indigenous culture, 

nature and outback lifestyle in the heart of Australia are 

given for Alice Springs, the Simpson Desert, the East and 

West MacDonnell Ranges, Kings Canyon and Uluru-Kata 

Tjuta National Park. 

The module also contains a section explaining how the 

themes of the movie, “Australia” can be experienced on 

vacation in Australia’s Outback. The launch of the module 

coincides with a global marketing campaign around the 

Red Centre that includes online and print advertising in 

North America. Visit www.specialist.australia.com 

Marriott Courting China 

Courtyard is celebrating the 

opening of its 800th property, the 

364-room Courtyard by Marriott 

Shanghai Xujiahuin. It is the seventh 

Courtyard hotel in China with 

two additional Courtyard properties 

under construction. 

According to Geoff Garside, Marriott 

International's executive vice president for Asia-Pacific, 

the company expects to open more than 200 additional 

Courtyard hotels worldwide over the next three years. "This 

year alone, 60 Courtyard properties will join our portfolio - 

including five in India and our eighth Courtyard in China 

which will be located in Hangzhou," he said. 

Visit www.marriott.com 


WORLDWIDE CRUISES 

Welcomes Aboard NCL's Freestyle Cruising 

By Joan Jenkins 

One of the things 

that sets Norwegian 

Cruise 

Line apart from 

its competitors 

is a marketing strategy called 

"freestyle cruising"--meaning 

passengers are free to do 

"whatever." 

We enjoyed this new concept during a 13-day Mediterranean/transatlantic 

voyage aboard NCL's newest ship, the 

2,348-passenger Gem. 

Rather than eating at assigned tables and times, guests 

can dine in any of the ship's restaurants, whenever they 

wish and with other guests or by themselves. "Freestyle" 

also applies to the dress code--there isn't any. 

Launched in 2007, NCL's newest megaship features western 

Mediterranean itineraries from April through November 

and sets sail from New York to Florida, the Bahamas and the 

Caribbean from November to April. 

Cabins, Restaurants, Bars and Lounges 

The 93,502-ton Gem has more than 30 cabin categories in 

its 1,197 staterooms (542 have balconies). The most luxurious 

suites are a pair of 5,000-sq.-ft., three-bedroom Garden 

Villas. They overlook the pool deck; each includes whirlpool 

and steam bath. Two deluxe Owner's Suites come complete 

with butler and concierge service, king-size bed and 

terrace with hot tub. 

Ten Courtyard Villas have a lap pool, hot tub, steam room, 

hammocks and a small gym. Eight of them feature separate 

bedrooms for kids. Thirty smaller suites are spacious and 

have special amenities. Four are Romance Suites with private 

balcony, queen-size bed and a small sitting area. In 

addition to those upgrades, your cruise-going clients can opt 

for standard balcony, ocean-view and interior cabins. 

Among the Gem's 10 restaurants, the gourmet-caliber 

Grand Pacific Dining Room recalls the luxurious ambience 

aboard the old Matson Line ships that sailed between San 

Francisco and Honolulu. Alternatives include the less-formal 

Magenta Dining Room and the casual Blue Lagoon Diner, 

open 24 hours daily. Deck 12's Garden Cafe buffet is 

equipped with "action stations," each stocked with different 

selections of food. The aft deck's Great Outdoors restaurant 

gives passengers an additional quick-service buffet. Specialty 

restaurants (cover charges range $10-$25), include 

Cagney's Steak House, La Cuchina for Italian specialties, the 

Asian-fusion Orchid Garden and sushi bar featuring Chinese- 

Japanese-Thai dishes (with a separate Teppanyaki room for 

Benihana-style meals), Tequila Latin/Tapas restaurant and 

the haute-cuisine French Le Bistro. 

Numerous bars and lounges are scattered throughout the 

ship. Bar Central has four interconnected bars--Malting's 

Beer & Whiskey Bar, Magnum's Champagne & Wine Bar, 

Shaker's Martini & Cocktail Bar and Corona Cigar Club. A 

dance floor, dart board and pool table make the Spinnaker 

Lounge an afternoon and evening favorite. Topsiders and 

Bali Hai provide outdoor seating, while the Bliss Ultra 

Lounge attracts passengers to its four-lane bowling alley. 

Fun Things To Do Onboard 

The Yin & Yang spa offers all the standard treatments; 

your clients can even schedule massages in their cabins. 

Body Waves, open round-the-clock, is a state-of-the-art gym 

and fitness center equipped with 13 Precor-brand treadmills 

and stairclimbers, plus weights, pumping iron and two 

dozen stationary bicycles. 

The Gem Club casino's gambling venues include more 

than 200 slot machines. Park West Gallery, specializing in 

paintings and graphics by both Old Masters and contemporary 

artists--Thomas Kincade among them--holds frequent 

auctions. Shoppers browse in the Trade Routes Boutiques. 

Energetic cruisers can take their pick of tennis, volleyball, 

basketball, golf, ping pong and shuffleboard. Plus: giant-size 

chess and checker boards. Also for outdoor fun, there's a 

30-ft.-high rock-climbing wall, two swimming pools--one 

with a spiral slide as well as a kid's pool--hot tubs and a topdeck 

jogging track. 

Like other ships in NCL's fleet, the Gem is kid-friendly. 

Children have their own space, namely the Tree Top Kids' 

Club, while teenagers hang out in the Leopard Lounge and 

Video Arcade. Many activities for youngsters age 2 to 17 are 

complimentary. Children even have their own dining area, 

furnished with mini-size tables and stools. 

Shore Excursions 

In advance of any cruise, your clients can book shore 

excursions by logging onto NCL's website. Our voyage 

included port stops in Civitavecchia (for Rome), Livorno (for 

Florence), Villefranche, Ajaccio (Corsica's capital) and Malaga 

on Spain's Andalucian coast. Several excursions were 

available for each port. We visited Rome and Vatican City on 

our own. Highlighting our ample free time in Florence, we 

spent two hours in the world-class Uffizi Gallery, admiring 

paintings by such luminaries as Michelangelo, Leonardo da 

Vinci, Titian, Raphael and Sandro Botticelli. 

After disembarking at Villefranche on the French Riviera, we 

enjoyed guided touring in Monte Carlo. The famous casino is 

super-glitzy, suitable for the ultra-rich roulette crowd. Automobiles 

parked out front included (no surprise) a well-polished array 

of Rolls-Royce and Bentley sedans and convertibles. 

In Ajaccio, we visited native-son Napoleon's birthplace, 

now a fascinating two-story museum and exhibition gallery. 

Because the ship had a day-long stopover in Spanish-coastal 

Malaga, passengers could opt for a popular excursion--inland 

to Granada and the Moor's most romantic landmark: the 

Alhambra palace and gardens. 

Call 866-234-0292; www.bookncl.com 


CARIBBEAN & BERMUDA 

Jamaica Means Business 

The island of Jamaica is fast building a serious profile. 

Underpinning its enormously successful 

tourism business, Jamaica has just signed a $51 

million agreement with the China Import and 

Export Bank to finance the Montego Bay Convention 

Centre in Jamaica. With an expected completion date 

of 2010 (or 20 months), this project is on a fast track to further 

buttress a shifting leisure tourism business. 

Jamaica’s Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett said, “The 

Convention Centre will be part of the critical infrastructure necessary 

to facilitate the repositioning of Jamaica as an events 

destination in the global tourism market.” 

The groundbreaking ceremony took place on Valentine’s Day 

to begin construction of the Montego Bay Convention Centre 

that is being built on 35 acres of land opposite the Shoppes at 

Rose Hall (between the Half Moon Golf Course and Rose Hall 

Great House) and is aimed at strengthening Jamaica’s position 

in the growing groups and convention markets. 

Speaking at the event, Prime Minister Bruce Golding noted 

that Montego Bay has already added more than 2,000 rooms in 

the last few years, bringing its capacity to just over 11,000. Of 

that number, 3,760 are located along the Rose Hall corridor. 

“This financing of the convention centre signals the continuation 

of the growing economic co-operation between both countries 

and of China’s willingness to help Jamaica expand, grow 

and develop,” said Prime Minister Golding. “The Centre is 

intended to enhance the tourist industry, to increase foreign 

exchange earnings and to provide additional employment for the 

western region of Jamaica,” he added. 

Poised for Growth yet Ready for 2009 

At the same time, the Jamaica Tourist Board recently reported 

that 2008 was another year of growth for its tourism industry. 

The island’s stopover arrivals increased by 3.9 percent, with a 

total of 1,769,271 visitors. Of that number, 1,150,942 of the 

arrivals came from the United States – representing a 1.6 percent 

increase from that market over 2007. 

“The United States has historically been the largest source market 

for Jamaica’s tourism,” said John Lynch, Jamaica’s Director 

of Tourism. “Though current economic hardships pose a challenge 

to the travel industry, we are confident that travelers from 

the United States will consider Jamaica’s accessibility and value 

when considering a vacation destination in the coming year.” 

The number of travelers to Jamaica from the U.S. continues to 

remain very strong, with the U.S. making up more than 65 percent 

of all the island’s visitors in 2008. This may dip somewhat 

in 2009 but the Caribbean as a region is already organizing several 

marketing and promotional initiatives to mitigate any slippage 

due to the worldwide economic crisis. 

New Hotels and Attractions 

With more hotel rooms and attractions coming on board, 

travelers will have more variety than ever when planning a 

Jamaican getaway. 

The Riu Montego Bay opened last fall with 681 rooms; The 

Iberostar Rose Hall Beach Resort, Iberostar Rose Hall Suites 

and Iberostar Rose Hall Grand now offer 978 rooms com- 

JAMAICA NTO 

Rose Hall Great House in Montego Bay. 

bined. Scheduled to open in June this year is Solis the Palmyra 

Resort & Spa, the island’s first luxury beachfront residential 

community, which will offer 299 guestrooms plus one-, two-, 

three- and four-bedroom suites, penthouses and private villas. 

Additionally, The Grand Palladium Jamaica Resort and 

Grand Palladium Lady Hamilton Resort, part of the Fiesta 

Hotel Group, feature 1,056 rooms. 

A range of new and expanded attractions is also adding to 

Jamaica’s dynamic profile. Themed to showcase the island’s 

rich history and cultural heritage while at the same time 

being entertaining and informative. Opened last summer, 

Mystic Mountain in Ocho Rios is one of Jamaica’s new 

environmentally friendly attractions, which has been a magnet 

for new and returning visitors. 

Arrivals and Departures 

Travelers across the U.S. will find that Jamaica is easy to get 

to, with service from the major airlines out of many major gateways 

across the U.S. Furthermore, Jet Blue is adding new nonstop 

service from New York to Montego Bay in May 2009, 

providing another option for travelers. 

Moving swiftly on key elements of its 2009 Business Plan, Air 

Jamaica has announced a new schedule that focuses on core 

routes in the U.S., offering flight options that will be more convenient 

for travelers. 

The airline’s current and new schedule includes four daily 

flights from Fort Lauderdale to Jamaica, allowing South Florida 

passengers to have the flexibility of early morning arrivals and 

late evening departures. The new schedule also offers the only 

daily non-stop flights from New York to Jamaica, with two flights 

to Kingston and one to Montego Bay each day of the week. In 

addition, this new schedule gives New York travelers a chance 

to wake up in Barbados or Grenada with two non-stop flights 

each week to both destinations. 

Additionally, Air Jamaica will allow passengers to check one 

additional bag free of charge on all flights between Fort Lauderdale 

and Jamaica through May 31, 2009. 

Air Jamaica’s new schedule totals 218 weekly flights to 13 

destinations, with service between Jamaica and Toronto, New 

York (JFK), Chicago (O’Hare), Baltimore, Philadelphia, Orlando, 

Fort Lauderdale, Curacao and Nassau, as well as service 

between New York and Barbados and New York and Grenada. 

Visit www.airjamaica.com. 

For more information, contact the Jamaica Tourist Board 

800-526-2422; www.visitjamaica.com 

For consolidator airfares and tour packages to Jamaica 




$ 700 USVI-ST. THOMAS 

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort located in St. 

Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, is offering a five-night Summer 

Dive Special featuring six dives per person with the St. 

Thomas Diving Club, a five-star PADI training facility located 

on-property at Bolongo. The Summer Dive Special is priced 

at $700 per person, based on double occupancy, and is valid 

for travel May 1 - Oct. 31, 2009. The Summer Dive Special 

includes accommodations for five nights in an oceanview 

room, six dives per person, complimentary use of nonmotorized 

watersports (snorkel gear, paddle boats, sunfish 

sailboats, windsurfing equipment, and kayaks), all taxes, 

service charges and energy surcharges. Call 800-524-4746; 

E-mail reservations@bolongobay.com 

$ 135 NEVIS 

After a successful December opening, Nelson 

Spring Beach Villas & Spa is currently offering attractive nightly 

rates, starting at just $135. The resort is located on 3.5 acres of 

coconut-lined beachfront property and features 24 expansive and 

luxurious one, two, three and four bedroom villas. The Yachtsman 

Grill, a new beachfront/poolside restaurant recently opened at Nelson 

Spring. With a barefoot casual ambiance, it will also offer 

chandlery service to yachts. Other amenities include pool with 

swim-up bar, tennis court, fitness center and day spa. Visit 

www.eliteislandresorts.com 

IN THE NEWS 

SuperClubs Raises Profile of Breezes Brand 

SuperClubs Resorts recently made a strategic decision to 

realign, elevate and expand its Breezes brand. As of November 

1, 2009, the Super-Inclusive resort group will rename its 

Grand Lido Negril and Grand Lido Braco hotels Breezes 

Grand Negril and Breezes Rio Bueno, respectively; In addition, 

this year SuperClubs is opening two new Breezes 

resorts in Panama and Brazil and bringing its family favorite 

Starfish Trelawny under its Breezes umbrella. 

“We spoke to our valued agents and guests backed up by 

extensive market research about our brand positioning, and as a 

result decided to realign and expand the Breezes brand,” said 

John Issa, chairman of SuperClubs Resorts. “Breezes is our 

best-known brand with the widest appeal and as such, we are 

hoping to better capitalize on its name recognition in today’s 

crowded marketplace. Our aim is to create brand consistency 

and this restructuring process is the first step in achieving our 

goal.” When the rebranding exercise is complete, there will be 

11 Breezes Resorts in six countries. 

Later this year SuperClubs Resorts will launch the 330room 

Breezes Buzios near Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Located in 

Buzios, known as Rio’s San Tropez, the property will have a 

spa, mini golf course, cycling paths, roller-skating park, 

archery center, bowling alley, and convention facilities. 

Call 800-467-8737; or visit www.superclubs.com 

How hard can it be to take it easy? 

HALF MOON MAKES IT HAPPEN. 

You’ll fi nd our 400-acre tropical paradise 

perfect for a much needed escape. Take a 

stroll on our two miles of beachfront, play 

golf or pamper yourself at Fern Tree, our 

luxurious spa oasis. Enjoy it all. 

Ask about our Summer Break Package. 

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Sandy, Sunny Family Flings 

By Laurie Bain Wilson 

If Mother Nature ever planned the perfect summer getaway 

with her kids she would choose the Caribbean for 

the tepid breezes that shimmy off the water, the sugar 

plantations that are non-caloric and the powder white 

strands with gentle turquoise seas. 

The beauty of the Caribbean is that it appeals to sit-on-thebeach 

sun worshippers and those in the brood who are up 

to something more challenging like swimming fin to fin with 

a giant sea turtle. 

The Cayman Islands are tops for diving--300 sites with 

over 20 dive operations, as is Bonaire, a coral reef itself, and 

Belize, a string of cays guarded by a 200-foot coral reef. 

Snorkelers especially love St. John, St. Croix, St. Lucia, 

Bonaire and the Caymans where the coral reefs are abundant, 

colorful and easy to reach. 

Or, hoist up the sails on Antigua, the British Virgin Islands 

and St. Thomas where visitors find well-stocked marinas 

and opportunities to charter their own boat (with or without 

a crew.) Kids who love to windsurf will find fun on Aruba 

where gusty winds and glassy waters will have them flying 

across the surf. 

And while many kids equate sightseeing with dusty museums 

and dark churches, the Caribbean’s brand of touring is 

primarily done in the outdoors in bird sanctuaries, waterfalls, 

rain forests, beaches and mountains. Even tweens and 

teens, who would rather be grounded than go on vacation 

with mom and dad, will admit the Caribbean’s a cool vacation 

getaway. 

Designed for Families 

The resorts in the Caribbean are especially hospitable in 

the summer months. Here, a sampling of some of the 

hottest resort packages and specials. 

At Jolly Beach Resort & Spa kids stay for free at this allinclusive 

property on Antigua. Bonuses: The Kidz and Teenz 

clubs, as well as an organized family program that features 

activities for parents and their kids to enjoy together (think 

stargazing on the beach, roasting marshmallows around a 

bonfire, kayaking and sailing lessons, tennis clinics, calypso 

dance lessons, Family Beach Olympics, and cooking classes.) 

All-inclusive rates begin at $128 per person, per night, 

double occupancy. Another incentive: The “Single Parents 

Think Jolly” program eliminates the supplement fee for a 

single parent sharing a room with up to two kids; the parent 

pays the per person double occupancy rate and kids stay for 

$65 per night (kids two and younger are free.) Visit 

www.jollybeachresort.com 

Sheriva Villa Hotel’s “The Best Summer Ever” family 

package gives visitors an island morning tour; pool and 

beach toys and floats; daily full breakfast, lunch for kids up 

to age 16 and a Bon Voyage, four-course dinner; complimentary 

beach chairs and umbrellas; and a rollaway bed, among 

other things. Stay five nights, the fifth night is discounted at 

50 percent; stay seven nights, pay for six nights; stay 10 or 

more nights, pay for eight nights. Rates begin at $1,995 for 

a two-bedroom suite (rates exclude taxes, 

lunch/dinner/beverages, and other incidentals unless booked 

as an all-inclusive.) The package is available May 1 through 

August 15. Call 954-237-5713; www.sheriva.com 

Beaches Resorts is offering families one night free when 

staying at the new 162-family suite Italian Village at Beaches 

Turks & Caicos. Bookings must be through April 30 for travel 

throughout the summer. The resort also features an updated 

Pirate’s Island Waterpark with seven slides and a surf simulator, 

and five additional restaurants for a total of 16 eateries. 

Call 800-BEACHES or visit www.beaches.com. 

Half Moon in Montego Bay, Jamaica is offering the “Sizzling 

Summer Special” where guests who choose to book a 

14 or more night stay will earn a total of seven nights free, 

from June 1 to September 30. Bonus: All kids 15 years and 

younger stay free during the summer months, and children 

12 and younger also eat for free. The resort’s “Ultimate in 

Luxury” package includes horseback riding, golf green fees 

(18-holes daily), unlimited use of tennis courts, sailing, snorkeling, 

windsurfing, kayaking, glass bottom boat rides, a 

welcome gift and champagne, all meals and airport transfers. 

Rates begin $630 double based on a three night minimum 

stay. Call 888-830-5974 or visit www.halfmoon.com. 

At Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort & Casino, when parents 

book a room for themselves here, they get a second room 

at half price for the kids this summer. 

The Family Plan includes supervised activities and programs 

that emphasize Aruba’s environmental awareness 

and culture at its Camp Watapana. The resort also makes a 

splash with an expansive pool complex and a new $20 million 

casino. 

Call 800-55-HYATT or visit www.aruba.hyatt.com 

Cruise Control 

Royal Caribbean International is wooing families with 

enhancements to its Adventure Ocean youth program that 

includes new dining options for kids as well as programs for 

the diaper set ages six to 36 months old. 

A Babies 2 Go program allows parents to order organic 

baby food and diapers, wipes and creams by Huggies, lessening 

their luggage load. There are also new fitness initiatives 

like the Stroll & Roll where the jogging track is 

dedicated to guests with infants in strollers, and also featured 

are many new interactive crafts projects for kids and a 

Fisher-Price Toy Lending program. For older kids and teens, 

scheduled programming has been increased to 2 a.m. daily 

and kids can hang out in teen-only spaces like the disco, the 

Living Room and the Back Deck sun-deck. Call 800-327- 

2056; www.cruisingpower.com. 

E40 APRIL 2009 WWW.JAXFAX.COM

INDUSTRY NEWS 

Tourism Cares for Gettysburg 

Volunteers come together to restore historic Civil 

War field hospital Canton, MA. Tourism Cares, a 

non-profit in the travel industry dedicated to preserving 

the travel experience for future generations 

will bring volunteers together April 16-18 to 

restore historic George 

Spangler Farm on the 

Gettysburg Battlefield 

for the Tourism Cares for 

Gettysburg restoration 

event. 

The project, now in its 

7th year, brings travel 

and tourism industry 

leaders together to 

Gettysburg Address Memorial 

restore historic sites in need of care and rejuvenation by getting 

their hands dirty to make a difference in the community 

and restore an important piece of American history. Registration 

is now open at www.tourismcares.org. 

The George Spangler Farm was recently purchased by the 

Gettysburg Foundation to protect the historically significant 

site from private development. The 80-acre farm is located 

at what was the logistical center of the Union battlefield during 

the three-day Battle of Gettysburg in July 1863. During 

and after the battle, Spangler Farm served as a field hospital 

for both Confederate and Union soldiers. It was here that 

Confederate General Lewis Armistead, who led the climatic 

Pickett’s Charge, died of the wounds he suffered on the last 

day of the battle. 

Until last year, the site was privately owned and is in need 

of considerable restoration. Many of the fields, buildings and 

boundary lines associated with the property are still intact 

but in poor condition. Volunteers will work to bring back the 

authenticity of the farm, restoring original buildings, demolishing 

modern structures, landscaping, trail building, painting, 

cleaning and much more. The restoration of the 

property will further the Gettysburg Foundation’s campaign 

to preserve Gettysburg to give visitors a sense of how the 

town actually appeared in 1863. 

Since 2003, Tourism Cares has helped restore sites across 

the United States through the Tourism Cares for America 

Project. Beginning with Ellis Island, the project has also 

brought hundreds of volunteers to New Orleans before and 

after Hurricane Katrina, George Washington’s Mount Vernon, 

the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and the tiny mining town of 

Virginia City, Nevada. 

Tourism Cares is a 501c(3) non-profit public charity that benefits 

society by preserving the travel experience for future generations 

by awarding grants to natural, cultural and historic sites 

worldwide; by presenting academic and service-learning scholarships 

to students of hospitality and tourism; and by organizing 

volunteer efforts to restore tourism-related sites in need of care 

and rejuvenation. For information about Tourism Cares, visit 

www.tourismcares.org for information about Gettysburg 

Battlefield visit www.gettysburgfoundation.org 

Travel – For A Cause 

For A Cause is an IRS registered non-profit organization 

whose mission is to energize and inspire people 

to make a difference in the lives of people with 

AIDS and anyone affected by breast cancer. They 

do this through their annual walking and cycling 

fundraising events. For the first time, they are opening the 

sale of their events to travel professionals and are offering 

10% commission. In addition, they will offer residual commissions 

of 5% to an agent whose client books another tour 

the following year, and every consecutive year thereafter, 

without the use of the agent. Of course if a repeat client is 

booked, you would be entitled to the 10% commission. 

Their events attract a wide range of participants including 

the socially conscious, active adventure vacationers, gay and 

lesbian travelers, and young and older travelers. Earning 

opportunities exist in addition to the commission for the 

booked trip; travelers will need to book transportation to and 

from the event, and may require pre and post hotel accommodations. 

Clients can also receive a $1,000 tax deduction 

when booking a certain trip. 

The 2009 event is the Ireland Walk or Ride, from August 

9 – 15, 2009. There are two different registration fees associated 

with the event. The first is a more “traditional” registration 

fee for a fundraising event, where the participant is 

asked to fundraise as they would for any walking or cycling 

event. The second option has a higher registration fee 

where the participant is not required to do any fundraising. 

The two registration fees are $1,650 and $2,650 respectively, 

and are both commissionable. Riders and walkers who 

register using the standard registration fee are asked to 

raise a suggested minimum of $1,000 in donations; on past 

events participants raised an average of $2,500 per person. 

None of the donations are used to pay for event expenses, 

so 100% of everything raised can go to the beneficiaries. 

Participants will be provided with an online fundraising page 

and a paper registration form. The second Registration fee 

of $2,650.00 does not require the participant to do any 

fundraising. This option provides the participant with a 

$1,000 tax deduction letter after completing the event. The 

registration fee does not include air or other means of transportation 

to and from the event, or pre and or post hotel 

accommodations or tips and alcohol. This is a 7-day event 

with 5-days of walking or cycling through the Connemara 

region of Ireland, just above Galway. Participants will stay in 

a tastefully renovated 16th century castle. Each day walkers 

and riders will make their way to a different and exciting 

location and back to the castle each night. 

Accommodations are double occupancy and either 2-single 

beds or 1-double bed. All rooms have private bathrooms. 

Some rooms can accommodate 3 or 4 guests if traveling 

together. Single travelers will be paired with other single 

travelers of the same gender. Single supplement is $1,000 

added to either registration option. 

For more information on the Ireland Walk or Ride, call 773- 

960-4365 or visit www.rfac.org 

WWW.JAXFAX.COM APRIL 2009 E41

SPECIAL INTEREST 

Appetites Grow for 

Culinary Travel 


It’s not often that Vietnamese chefs fly across the globe 

to show off their cuisine, but next month two Vietnamese 

chefs are taking off to Mauritius to lead a 10-day 

cooking festival at the Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel in 

Port Louis, May 10-14. This illustrates not only the 

emerging interest in Vietnamese cuisine, but gives testimony 

to the popularity of the combination of culinary 

curiosity and travel. 

Food and Wine in Exotic Locales 

The Labourdonnais is renowned for its food and wine 

festivals as it regularly hosts Michelin’s three-star chefs 

from France, from Japan, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia, India 

and South Africa. Now Vietnam takes center stage. 

Visit www.labourdonnais.com 

Admittedly, Mauritius is a long way to go for American 

travelers to track down a culinary tour. But the world is taking 

notice of the passion for gastronomy. 

In early March, best-selling cookbook author and food critic, 

Patricia Wells dined at the Press Club in Hanoi, Vietnam 

while on a culinary tour of the country. In 2010, Wells will 

relocate her cooking school from France to Vietnam for a 

special two-week stint in her first foray to Asia. 

Just as music and lyrics go together, so do music and 

food, say some executive chefs. Christophe Gillino, the 

French-born Executive Chef at Four Seasons Hotel Cairo at 

Nile Plaza, has taken the music-food combination to new 

heights. Not only is he an accomplished culinary maestro, 

he’s also a composer who recently produced a CD inspired 

by his time in the Middle East, “Sounds from the Desert.” 

As guests dine in one of the restaurants overlooking the 

Nile, they’ll have the unique experience of knowing that 

both their food and ambient music were prepared with care 

by Chef Gillino. Visit www.fourseasons.com 

“Food, Wine and Fast Cars” is the name of a Visit Italy 

program that focuses on the region of Emilia Romagna starting 

with the city of Bologna, world-famous for its gastronomy 

and for its chefs. Participants will discover the birthplace 

of Ferrari, Ducati, Lamborghini and Maserati and visit the 

Ferrari Gallery that features vintage road vehicles, Formula 

One cars, transmissions, engines and photographs. On this 

independent program, the food and wine are part of the 

experience of being in Bologna, Modena and Parma, home 

of the air-dried Parma ham, but clients will have a chance to 

visit with a Parmigiano Cheese Producer and a Prosciutto di 

Parma Producer while sampling the goods. The price ranges 

from $1,552 to $1,654 per person double for air arrangements 

only including a rental car. Call 800 255-3537; E-mail 

info@visititalytours.com; www.visititalytours.com 

Not far from Italy are the eight Portuguese wines that 

were listed in Wine Enthusiast’s 2008 “100 Best Buys.” 

Four of these wines scored 90 or above and four Portuguese 

wines were also listed in Wine Spectator’s “Top 

100” -- all of which scored 90 or above. Much of the wine 

production takes place along the Douro River so from May 

30 through October 3rd (every year), real steam trains travel 

along the scenic Douro, powered by a Henshel steam 

engine. The historic train runs on the Régua-Pinhão-Tua 

route and back every Saturday. Visit www.cp.pt 

Another way to visit Portugals’ vineyards is by cruising 

along the Douro and combining the cruise with stays in 

nearby pousadas and fincas. Contact the Portuguese Tourist 

Office for a complete list of companies that sell these programs. 

Contact the Portuguese Trade and Tourism Office, 

646-723-0200; E-mail tourism@portugal.org in New York; 

or 415-391-7080; E-mail icepsf@portugal.org; or visit 

www.visitportugal.com. 

“It is said that three major kinds of cuisine exist in the 

world; Turkish, Chinese, and French,” so says the guide on 

All About Turkey website that focuses on all wonderful 

things Turkish. He discusses recipes, regional dishes and 

other tasty items to try when your client is visiting the country. 

If his claim is so, then FIT Tours is right on top of the 

next wave. 

Besides several programs to Italy, FIT Tours is selling an 

11-day program that is an extensive food and wine tour of 

Turkey with just seven departures. Priced at $3,299 per person 

with transatlantic airfare included from New York, the 

package was designed to accommodate small groups at 

four-star properties, with 26 meals, and the long list of FIT 

amenities agents are used to passing along to clients. They 

say some of Turkey’s best wines are produced in Tekirdag 

so participants will visit the Umurbey Winehouse, a touch of 

Provence in the Dardanelles, a visit to Bozcaada and its vineyards. 

Participants will have an olive oil tasting in Ayvalýk, a 

resort town surrounded green olive groves, and great beaches. 

Call 800-248-3487; www.fittours.com 

The Ritz London offers a rare behind the scenes cooking 

class and gourmet dinner conducted by Executive Chef 

John Williams. The Ritz Masterclass is available, by reservation 

only, for groups of 8-10 people priced at about $282 per 

person to include the welcome reception, four-course dinner 

and wines. Overnight accommodations are available. Contact 

Tracy Batt in the Events Department, 011-44-207-300- 

2506 or E-mail tbatt@theritzlondon.com 

At the Belle Isle School of Cookery in Northern Ireland 

participants will discover the delights of cooking in their 

hands-on cooking courses and demonstrations that introduce 

some of Ireland’s most exciting and innovative culinary 

ideas in a cookery school in one of the most beautiful settings 

in Ireland. Call 44 (0) 28 6638 7231; www.irish-cookery-school.com 


MAURTUS

Closer to Home 

Closer to home, Saborea Puerto Rico 2009 will once again 

feature local and international culinary celebrities, live demo 

kitchens, wine and spirits tastings, and a food tasting pavilion. 

Visit www.saboreapuertorico.com 

Among those properties featuring the gala events is the 

Holiday Inn, which has developed the San Juan’s Saborea 

Puerto Rico Package at $1,285 for two. Call 787-253-9000; 

www.hisanjuan.com 

Divi Carina Bay Beach Resort will once again play host to 

the eighth annual “A Taste of St. Croix” food and wine 

extravaganza to be held this year, April 14 through 18. Divi’s 

Taste of St. Croix travel package guarantees a ticket to the 

culinary competition and after-party. Valid for travel April 11 

through 18, the price is $150 per night with a minimum 

three night stay. Call 877-773-9700; www.divicarina.com 

For guests heading to Mexico, Mandarin Oriental Riviera 

Maya is launching “CocinaMOs,” a series of weekly handson 

culinary classes where guests can create epicurean 

delights, discover local ingredients and explore new 

cuisines. With Executive Chef Ignacio Granda del Gallego 

leading the classes, guests will prepare a three-course lunch 

menu in the magnificent open show kitchen of the resort’s 

signature restaurant Ambar. 

Cost is $250 per person per class. Call +52 (984) 877 

3269; www.mandarinoriental.com 

Once you discover the flavors of Tuscany and Umbria & enjoy cooking classes and wine tastings, 

YOU'LL NEVER WANT TO GO HOME! 

Deluxe Cooking and Wine Tour 

of Florence featuring the 

Superior Plaza Hotel Lucchesi 


Thru October 2009 

Round Trip Air from JFK to Florence. 6 nights at the Superior 

Plaza Hotel Lucchesi. Breakfast daily. Afternoon tour of 

Chianti. Private three course cooking class and dinner. Full 

Day Excursion to Siena and San Gimignano, fuel surcharge. 

Food and Wine Tours & 

Superior Villa Il Patriarca 


Thru November 2009 

Round Trip Air from JFK to Florence. Fuel Surcharge. 6 

nights in superior double room at Villa Il Patriarca. 

Breakfast daily. 1 dinners at La Taverna del Patriarca, 

typical Tuscan Osteria located in villa’s old wine cellars 

(excluding beverage). 1 dinner Zaire Restaurant Chiusi 

(excluding beverage). English guided tour of an old wine 

cellar of Montepulciano, renaissance town famous world 

wide for its Nobile wine. Second Wine Tour Fattoria Le 

Capezzine of Avignonesi a famous wine maker neat 

Montepulciano in Valiano. Special Wine Tasting. 


Ancient Mystique...A Lifetime of Memories 

A License to Dine in Barbados 

The island of Barbados will offer an exquisite culinary 

experience paired with incredible savings for 2009 with the 

introduction of the Barbados Gourmet Card. Available April 

15 – December 14, 2009, the Barbados Gourmet Card offers 

25 percent savings on meals at participating restaurants 

throughout the island. 

Barbados is the first and only Zagat-rated Caribbean island 

featuring over 100 restaurants in its dedicated Zagat Guide. 

Often referred to as the “Culinary Capital of the Caribbean,” 

Barbados is internationally known for its diverse and quality 

cuisine, ranging from gourmet oceanfront restaurants to 

authentic island eateries and lively downtown bistros. 

Aimed at promoting the cuisine and dining opportunities 

on-island, the Barbados Gourmet Card is available for visitors 

traveling to Barbados via the website. 

Visit www.BarbadosGourmetCard.com 

The site features a variety of signature Barbadian recipes, 

island and cuisine information and a Chef of the Month profile. 

Participating restaurants offering the 25 percent discount 

include Daphne’s Barbados, Waterfront Café, 

Spago, Elbow Room, Scarlet, Il Tempio, Aqua Restaurant 

& Lounge, Josef’s, Luigi’s, Apsara & Tamnak Thai, Simply 

GIGI, Wytukai, Brown Sugar, and The Lighthouse at 

the Hilton. 

For information on Barbados, www.visitbarbados.org 

Wine, Chocolate & History Tour of 

Tuscany and Umbria 

8 Days From $1999 Reduced Price 

Thru October 2009 

Round Trip Air from JFK to Florence. Car for length of stay. 

Breakfast daily. 3 nights Superior Villa Il Patriarca, Querce al 

Pino, near Chuisi, Sienna, Tuscany. 3 nights Relais Ducale, 

Deluxe room, Gubbio, Perugia, Umbria. 1 dinner at La Taverna 

del Patriarca, Chiusi (beverages excluded). English guided 

tour of old wine cellar of Montepulciano. Special Wine 

Tasting. 1 dinner at the Taverna del Lupo Restaurant, Gubbio( 

beverages excluded ). Complimentary dish of Gelato in 

Gubbio. 2.5 hour Guided tour of Gubbio with Local wine 

tasting and finger foods. 4 hour tour/private driver, to the 

Chocolate Factory of Perugina, 45 minutes away. 

Call: 800-248-3487 

Visit: www.fittours.com 


PORTOFINE HOTEL 

NORTH AMERICA & HAWAII 

Redondo Beach 

A Southern Californian Oasis 

By Doug Cooke, CTC 

Think of a typical Southern California beach community 

and what comes to mind? Great beaches 

(obviously), a fishing pier, sightseeing options, 

great restaurants, ocean front hotels, an outdoor 

ice skating rink on the beach (top)…wait, did he 

say ice staking rink on the beach? This is just one of the 

unique attractions that makes the Redondo Beach community 

a special place for a vacation or meeting venue. 

During my recent press visit to Redondo Beach, I was 

impressed by the passion and pride the locals have for this 

special oasis in California. This is the kind of place where it 

seems as though everyone knows each other; they are all 

working together for the common good and to keep this 

place as pristine and appealing as it is now. 

Located just 10 miles south of LAX or about the same distance 

northwest of SNA, Redondo Beach is the quintessential 

Southern California beach community. Bordered by Palos 

Verdes to the south and Hermosa Beach to the north, this 

city’s personality is likewise somewhere in between its pretentious 

southern neighbor and bohemian northern one. 

Where to Stay 

One distinct feature of Redondo Beach is the availability of 

name brand accommodations right in the heart of the action. 

JAX FAX stayed at the Portofino Hotel and Yacht Club 

(left) which features an enviable 

location bordered by the Yacht 

Club in front and the Pacific Ocean 

in back. A member of the Noble 

House Hotels and Resorts, this 

historic hotel has just undergone 

an $11 million refurbishment. Ocean view rooms on the 

back side of the hotel are treated to amazing sunsets and 

the sounds of harbor seals right outside your balcony lulling 

you to sleep each night. Guest rooms feature a contemporary 

nautical theme. JAX FAX stayed in an ocean side suite 

featuring a separate living room with a wet bar, plasma TV, 

foldout sofa and see thru fireplace. The bedroom had a four 

poster wrought iron bed, desk and plasma TV. The bath had 

two sinks, clawfoot tub, walk-in shower and all the usual 

amenities. Call 310-379-8481; www.hotelportofino.com 

Directly across the street from 

the beach and pier is the Crowne 

Plaza Redondo Beach (right). 

This 339-room hotel is highlighted 

by the spa facility, an expansive 

swimming pool, a tennis court, 

and a deck area all located on the 

Harbor Terrace with magnificent 

views over the pier and marina. 

Guests have access to Gold's Gym next door. Guestrooms 

feature seven layer bed linens, a sleep CD as well as the 

usual array of fine hotel amenities. www.crowneplaza.com 

CROWNE PAZA 

What to Do 

With its waterfront and marina location, Redondo beach offers 

access to numerous watersports and equipment rentals including: 

ocean kayaking, whale watching excursions, high speed 

thrill ride boats, jet ski rentals, glass bottom boats, surfing, fishing 

and the aforementioned seasonal ice skating on the beach, 

open from late November through mid January. Hotels make 

bikes available for excursions on the beachfront “strand” 

stretching from Redondo to Santa Monica. 

The SEA Lab is a hands-on coastal science education center 

in Redondo Beach that offers free and low cost programs 

for explorers of all ages. This aquatic center offers 

displays of the fish and other creatures found in the local 

waters as well as an outdoor touch tank. 

There are numerous shopping options including shops on 

the pier, unique shops in downtown Redondo and the South 

Bay Galleria Mall. 

Where to Eat 

Dining options are numerous and varied. Several recommended 

places include: Polly’s on the Pier Coffee Shop 

located on its own pier and serving great morning fare with 

ocean views. On the Rocks is a waterfront sports bar with 

57 TVs and an outdoor patio. Baleen, located marina side at 

the Portofino Hotel is fine dining at its best, with both indoor 

and outdoor dining (the latter around firepits). This is just a 

small sampling of the hundreds of dining options located in 

and around Redondo Beach. 

How to get there 

JetBlue will begin flying out of Los Angeles International 

Airport with daily nonstop service to Boston and New York's 

John F. Kennedy International Airport in May. 

The long-planned but delayed service, which is expected 

to begin in late spring, could help ignite a transcontinental 

fare war at LAX, especially for flights to Boston. 

Two carriers -- American and United -- now offer four 

daily flights from LAX to Boston's Logan International Airport. 

A third airline, Virgin America, is scheduled to begin 

Boston service next month, with introductory fares starting 

at $149 one-way. Four airlines currently operate 26 nonstop 

flights a day from LAX to New York. 

At LAX, JetBlue is expected to use Terminal 6, a location 

that just a few months ago was occupied by start-up Virgin 

America. That airline has moved to larger quarters at Terminal 

3. Visit www.JetBlue.com 

Meeting Facilities 

In addition to the meeting facilities offered by both the 

Portofino and Crown Plaza Hotels, Redondo Beach has its 

own Performing Arts Center, which is available for private 

events. For more information on Redondo Beach contact 

the Chamber of Commerce at www.redondochamber.org 


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$ 169 PHILADELPHIA 

Select Philadelphia area Marriott hotels are 

offering a “Narnia” package that allows visitors VIP access 

to the traveling "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Exhibit" at the 

Franklin Institute (www2.fi.edu/) while enjoying all the 

amenities and convenience of Marriott’s overnight accommodations. 

The Franklin Institute is easily accessible from 

each of the participating hotels. 

Starting at just $169, the package provides an anytime 

front-of-the-line experience of the magical and educational 

“Chronicles of Narnia” exhibit based on C.S. Lewis’ famous 

childrens books and the two, equally famous, hit movies. 

Step through the wardrobe to visit the White Witch’s Ice 

Palace and feel the chill of her icy throne! Then, experience 

the castles, chain-mail and swords from the medieval world 

of Prince Caspian, valid through April 19, 2009. 

Call 800-228-9290 and ask for promotional code ARN; 

www.marriott.com/specials 

$ 400 FLORIDA 

The Betsy re-opened its doors last month on 

Ocean Drive in South Beach following a total renovation that 

retains the elegant Florida Georgian façade while showcasing 

a new and refreshing interior. Its imposing floor to ceiling 

windows, stretching across the hotel’s expansive façade, 

allow natural light to flow through the lobby, while revealing 

a tropical colonial décor obtained with wooden antique shutters, 

potted palms and ivory-colored Fortuny Sheherazade 

chandeliers. Betsy Hotel’s 64 rooms and suites offer an airy 

sanctuary achieved with crisp white rooms accentuated by 

one of four different nature-inspired color schemes: fields of 

lavender in Provence, sunbathed Tuscan ochre, vibrant red 

coral, and fresh Spring green. Room rates range from $400 

to $750 nightly. Suites range from $1,110 to $4,000 nightly. 

Visit www.thebetsyhotel.com 

$ 295 COLORADO 

Capella Telluride welcomed its first guests on 

Feb 12 with an introductory winter rate of $295 per night 

until April 4, 2009 and summer introductory rates begin May 

21, 2009 at $195. Telluride’s snow-packed terrain is a 

favorite this season, rated the number two ski resort in 

North America by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. 

Capella’s Fitness Center features the latest equipment, 

while the Spa at Capella and its pool area offer a special 

approach to mountain wellness. For après-ski aperitifs or a 

mid-day lunch, guests will find Suede Bar an elegant – yet 

comfortable – perch. Haute alpine cuisine, the brainchild of 

Chef Kenny Gilbert, is available during breakfast and dinner 

at Onyx Restaurant. The more casual Gray Jay Café, featuring 

“grab-and-go” gourmet, will debut Summer 2009. For 

special events and important meetings, Capella Telluride’s 

Idarado Ballroom and Jasper Room for great gatherings and 

the Kids Club is dedicated to younger guests. Visit 

www.CapellaTelluride.com 

IN THE NEWS 

Myrtle Beach Bikers’ Week 

Eagle Rider of Myrtle Beach is still taking reservations for 

the Myrtle Beach Harley Bike Week, May 8 - 17. 

“Myrtle Beach is home to three of the largest and oldest 

rallies in the United States,” said Candace Howell, general 

manager of Eagle Rider. “Vendor permits have been 

approved by the county and businesses are preparing for 

the arrival of the rally participants. We fully support all local 

bike weeks and encourage everyone to attend and enjoy 

these great events that so greatly benefit the Myrtle Beach 

economy.”Call 843-445-7433. 

Maui Moments 

The Aston Maui Lu is offering rooms ranging from $80 

per night for a standard, garden view hotel room to $100 per 

night for an oceanfront room through June 11, 2009. Nearby 

activities include Wailea Golf Club’s championship Gold, 

Emerald and Blue courses; Haleakala National Park; Maui 

Ocean Center; and shopping and dining in Lahaina. 

For an unprecedented 14th time, Maui captured “Best 

Island in the World” honors in the 21st annual Conde Nast 

Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards poll. Call 866-774-2924; 

www.AstonHotels.com 


MESSAGE BOARD 

Caribbean Week Circles the Wagons in 2009 

“We’re excited to 

bring Caribbean 

Week back to New 

York City after our 

2008 hiatus,” said 

Hugh Riley, interim 

secretary general of the Caribbean 

Tourism Organization (CTO) and cochief 

operating officer for the 

Caribbean Tourism Development 

Company (CTDC). 

“This year’s program promises to 

engage consumers, the Diaspora community, 

trade professionals, meeting 

planners and media by providing valuable 

destination information in the 

form of seminars, a media marketplace, 

an incentive showcase, gala celebrations 

and interactive cultural 

events, many of which are open to the 

public.” Caribbean Week in New York 

will follow the Second Annual 

Caribbean Tourism Summit (ACTS) in 

Washington, D.C. on June 9-10, 2009. 

Without sounding grave, Riley 

addressed the media at a press conference 

last month regarding plans to create 

strategic marketing alliances and 

the economics of tourism to provide 

steps the region ought to take to protect 

the industry from the inevitable 

dips in arrivals expected in 2009. 

French Tourism’s Rendezvous with PATA 

Alot is riding on a 

concept that Pacific 

Asia Travel Association 

(PATA) events 

will further strengthen 

relationships 

between the national government 

tourism organization of France and key 

players in the travel and tourism industry 

across the Asia Pacific region. 

That's the view of Thierry Baudier, 

Chief Executive of Maison de la 

France also known as the French 

Government Tourist Office in the 

United States (FGTO). 

“The partnership initiated with PATA 

offers French tourism a great platform 

to develop a network of new partners 

in the area, as well as benefiting from 

the market intelligence and the expertise 

of the Association and the possibility 

of initiating joint marketing activities 

with PATA members," he says. 

While the U.S. remains a major market 

for France, during the past ten 

years Maison de la France has reinforced 

its presence in the Pacific Asia 

region by establishing offices in China, 

India, Japan, Australia, South Korea 

and Singapore, implementing strong 

Hotels, he said are responding quickly 

with aggressive deals. Riley said a $60 

million fund, representing direct contributions 

from governments combined 

with taxes, would be tapped to further 

bolster the effort. 

For now, agents and consumers will 

have a plethora of Super Deals, some 

of which will only be available during 

Caribbean Week. A new Incentive 

Travel Showcase will be added to the 

Week’s events. 

Some events are free, but others 

require registration. 

To register call 212-635-9530; or visit 

www.onecaribbean.org 

South African Tourism Appoints Trade Manager 

South African 

Tourism appointed 

Virginia Dionisio to 

the position of 

Trade Relations 

Manager. 

Dionisio comes to South African 

Tourism from Lion World Tours, 

where she was the Director for Sales 

USA. 

Prior to joining the Lion World team 

Virginia spent 27 years with South 

African Airways, beginning in the 

Accounting Department and rising to 

Director for Sales Development for the 

North East of the United States. She 

currently sits on the National Board of 

the Association for the Promotion of 

the Tourism to Africa as their Chief 

Financial Officer. 

Great Events 

“We are delighted that Virginia has 

joined our team,” said Sthu Zungu, 

President, South African Tourism, 

North America. “She brings an invaluable 

skill set to our organization, in 

addition to her extensive airline and 

tour operator experience, she also has 

first-hand, in-depth knowledge of 

South Africa and the Southern African 

region.” 

South Africa sponsors a major trade 

show each year called INDABA. INDA- 

BA is one of the largest tourism marketing 

events on the African calendar . 

Last year’s event shattered its 2007 

record with more than 13,200 delegates 

(with headcount for the final day 

still to come in) attending this year’s 

show compared to last year’s 12,340, 

so confirming Indaba’s status as one 

of the top three in the world and certainly 

Africa’s top travel trade show. 

This year INDABA will take place in 

Durban. 

Visit www.southafrica.net 

marketing plans in these burgeoning 

new markets. 

”We are doing our utmost to revamp 

and promote a new image of France, 

especially at a time when we are 

launching a new tourism brand. Action 

plans and marketing campaigns are 

being implemented to increase our 

market share in such a dynamic part of 

the globe," adds Thierry Baudier. 

As part of this strategy to rejuvenate 

its tourism industry, the FGTO has created 

a new France brand that includes 

a new logo and tagline. 

Visit www.franceguide.com 


EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW 

Foreign Independent Tours 

Shares Secrets of Success with Agents 

Diane Panasci arrived at Foreign 

Independent Tours after having been 

a travel agent and travel packager 

for 10 years. She is the Manager of 

Marketing and Product Development 

and works on product development, 

marketing and making sure the FIT 

product line gets noticed in the consumer 

and trade presses. 

JF: How does a tour operator that 

specializes in Egypt ride out current 

event calamities that are out of your 

control? 

FIT: I feel this was an isolated 

instance. Lamentable, but it could have 

happened anywhere in the world. Prior 

to this there had not been an incident 

in Egypt in quite some time. We have 

not received any cancellations, we do 

not see this last incident at the café as 

a threat to operations or to clients’ 

vacations. We still have groups scheduled 

to depart in May and September, 

and independent departures daily. 

JF: What is FIT’s best selling point? 

FIT: All of us are former travel 

agents. We understand the needs of 

the agency community. We all have 

our specialties, but share all resources. 

My skill is marketing. Lisa once worked 

for a large corporate travel agency 

before we enlisted her services. She is 

very well versed in dealing with 

upscale clientele and loves to sell Italy 

and Malta. Sheila is our South Africa 

Specialist who can help with your 

Adventure and Experiential travel 

needs. Pam is our resident Egypt specialist. 

She guides 2-3 large groups a 

year to Egypt. Pam has been more 

than 12 times and knows all the best 

sights and sounds of this destination. 

JF: Can you tell us about FIT’s 

ground operations? 

FIT: We have a ground operation of 

1,300 people calling ahead from site to 

site to check on congestion and safety 

– they won’t bring us to one area until 

our clients are going to go free and 


clear. We use mini vans in a very flexible 

manner so if there is a disruption 

we can adjust to situations very quickly. 

I have always felt most comfortable 

with FIT Tours; the staff is very aware 

of people’s enjoyment. 

I like the way they keep track of people 

and take care of them. When I visited 

Italy, I went under cover as a tourist 

so I could really see how clients are 

going to be handled. 

JF: How has the economy affected 

bookings to exotic locales? 

FIT: No one wants to spend money 

for less than an amazing trip. Backpackers 

and very low budget travelers 

seem to have vanished; those booking 

now are upgrading as we cater to midrange 

pricing. What we have issues 

with is the very late booking trend; that 

is a problem. 

JF: How can agents take advantage 

of “white labeling”? 

FIT: With about 85% of our bookings 

originating with agents, they represent 

a strong portion of our sales. To stay 

competitive, agents have to deliver 

services. We encourage them to transform 

themselves into travel packagers. 

They have to be more than just order 

takers; they have to develop products. 

We now have five to eight agencies 

we work with in this way. 

JF: What is the best way to frame 

FIT’s offerings? 

FIT: Our itineraries should be viewed 

as samples; deviations are encouraged 

and accommodated. We can build a 

specific itinerary just for the agency, as 

if it were their own. 

For instance, if you look under South 

Africa on our website, Trip 105 is called 

Big Heart Safari, an exclusive tour 

operated by Elite World Tours, we 

helped them to create it, we advertise 

it on our site, but the agency gets the 

business. We can place agents’ exclusive 

tours on our website that will click 

through to the agency’s own website 

when customers check it out. We wish 

more agents would take advantage of 

this strategy to grow their businesses. 

JF: And booking patterns? 

FIT: Six months ago people were 

booking last minute packages. Now 

people are booking ahead. Travelers 

are holding their bookings with a 

deposit to lock in some good discounted 

air rates, but booking 6 months out. 

The economic crisis might be affecting 

this pattern. Travelers are getting more 

savvy. And they only want to book 

incredible travel deals. Not cheap but 

with lots of value added and unusual. 

JF: Any new destinations being 

added to FIT’s portfolio? 

FIT: With a high repeat clientele of 

about 70%, we have had to develop 

other destinations, but our first destination 

is Egypt, which we are best 

known for, second, Italy and third, 

Malta. Most of our Italy trips visit Tuscany, 

Umbria, Sicily and the Italian Riviera; 

we may add ski programs in the 

Italian Alps or in Abruzzo in 2010. 

We have clients who have been to 

Egypt, Malta and Italy and now want to 

go to Greece. We have a ground operator 

who handles that, so we are putting 

together something like that right now. 

JF: Any other advice for agents? 

FIT: Customer service skills are the 

most important thing we have to offer. 

They are the most important element 

to growing any business. Online bookings 

do not deliver customer service. If 

you sell online you are making sales. If 

you book though human contact you 

are creating customer commitment. 

Creating a long term relationship. This 

may seem like an old- fashioned concept, 

but it still has indescribable value. 

Call 800-248-3487; www.fittours.com 


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TAIWAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 

THAILAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 

TONGA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 

UZBEKISTAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 

VIETNAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 

CARIBBEAN & BERMUDA 66 

ANGUILLA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 

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ST. VINCENT & THE GRENADINES 67 

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MEXICO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 

NICARAGUA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 

PANAMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 

PARAGUAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 

PERU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 

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EUROPE 51 

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AZERBAIJAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 

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CZECH REPUBLIC . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 

DENMARK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 

ESTONIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 

FINLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 

FRANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 

GEORGIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 

GERMANY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 

GREECE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 

HOLLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 

HUNGARY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 

ITALY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 

KOSOVO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 

LATVIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 

LITHUANIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 

MACEDONIAN REPUBLIC . . . . . . .58 

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MALTA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 

MOLDOVA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 

NORWAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 

POLAND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 

PORTUGAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 

ROMANIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 

RUSSIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 

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SLOVAKIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 

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TURKEY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 

UKRAINE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 

YUGOSLAVIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 

THE MIDDLE EAST 62 

BAHRAIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 

EGYPT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 

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LEBANON . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 

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SYRIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES . . . . . . . .63 

U.S. • CANADA • HAWAII 64 

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CHICAGO To:ATHENS 


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CLEVELAND To:ATHENS 






GREECE 

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DALLAS To:ATHENS 


DETROIT To:ATHENS 


FT LAUDERDALE To:ATHENS 


HOUSTON To:ATHENS 


LAS VEGAS To:ATHENS 


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PHOENIX To:ATHENS 


PITTSBURGH To:ATHENS 


SALT LAKE CITY To:ATHENS 


SAN DIEGO To:ATHENS 


SAN FRANCISCO To:ATHENS 


ST. LOUIS To:ATHENS 


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CLEVELAND To:MILAN 


HOUSTON To:MILAN 





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MIAMI To:MILAN 




NEW YORK To:MILAN 





NEWARK To:MILAN 


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SAN FRANCISCO To:MILAN 


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BOSTON To:ROME 


CHICAGO To:ROME 



CINCINNATI To:ROME 


DULLES To:ROME 


MIAMI To:ROME 


NEW YORK To:ROME 




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NEWARK To:ROME 


PITTSBURGH To:ROME 


TAMPA To:ROME 


WASHINGTON DC To:ROME 




ATLANTA To:VENICE 


BOSTON To:VENICE 



DENVER To:VENICE 


NEW YORK To:VENICE 





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1302 Waugh Dr, Suite 398, Houston, TX 77019; 866-522-0068; 713-974-0091; 

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285 Westside Avenue, Suite 277-278, Jersey City, NJ, 07305; www.groupsystemsamerica.com 

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5996 • 3250 Wilshire Blvd., #1908 Los Angeles CA 90010; 866-868-8890; Fax: 

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Half Moon PO Box, Rose Hall, St. James, Jamaica; 877-HALFMOON; 

www.halfmoon.com.jm; reservations@halfmoonclub.com 

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25 West 45th St., Suite 1003, New York, NY 10036; 212-997-3300; Fax: 212- 

997-3320 • 5255 Mawry Ave., Freemont, CA 94538; 510-795-5000; Fax: 510- 

795-6183; www.hariworld.com • 6346 N. Washtenaw Ave., Chicago, IL 

60659; 773-381-5555; Fax: 773-381-2797 • 3400 Peachtree Rd, NE Ste 815, Atlanta, 

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55 East 59th St, NY, NY 10022; 212-753-1100; 800-223-5570; Fax: 212-753- 

0319; W. Coast: 310-519-0366; 800-600-0377; Fax: 310-579-8246; info@homerictours.com; 

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350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 7107, New York, NY 10118; 212-695-1221info@gotohungary.com; 

www.gotohungary.com 

IMPRESSA CLUB LTD. 

2307 Coney Island Ave, New York, NY, 11223; 718-645-8578Fax. 718-336-6708 

INDIA TOURISM 

ad@itonyc.com, www.incredibleindia.org; 212-586-4901, Fax 212-582-3274 

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800 Second Avenue, New York, NY 10017; 888-77-ISRAEL; 212-499-5660; Fax: 

212-499-5665; www.goisrael.com, info@goisrael.com 

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1629 K St. NW, Ste 601, Washington, DC 20006; 800-926-7274; 202-833-3531; 

Fax: 202-833-4370 

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450 7th Ave, Ste 705, N Y, NY 10123, F: 212-279-6602, nyc@kenyaair.net; 866- 

536 9224 • 401 North Michigan Ave, Ste 3320, Chicago, IL 60611-4255; Fax: 

312-822-0048, chi@kenyaair.net; • 3050 Post Oak Blvd, Ste 1320, Houston, 

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Ste 115, Encino, CA 91436-2204, F: 818-501-2098, lax@kenyaair.net • 1235 

Bay St, Ste 601, Toronto, ON M5R 3K4, F: 416-972-0185; yyz@kenyaair.net 

toronto@kenyaair.net • 1166 Alberni Street, Suite 1406, Vancouver, BC V6E 

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1 Executive Drive, Suite 100, Fort Lee, NJ 07024; 800-868-7567; Fax: 201-585- 

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LAN AIRLINES 

866-435-9525; www.lan.com 

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1730 S Military Trail Palm Beach, FL 33415; 800-295-3436, F: 561-965-5482 

LUFTHANSA GERMAN AIR 

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5171 Glenwood Avenue, Ste 111, Raleigh, NC, 27612; 866-993-0033; 919-782- 

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112 Cooperative Way, Kalispell, MT 59901; 800-321-8069; 406-758-4848; Fax: 

406-758-4828; www.mvti.com 

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48084; 248-729-8375; 248-729-8372; F 248-729-8803; David.Valpredo@nationalcity.com, 

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PO Box 109 Riverdale, NJ 07457; 973-835-1340 or 800-526-0041; 

www.ntshows.com, info@ntshows.com. 

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55 W. 39th St, Ste 301, New York, NY 10018; 800-518-7437; 212-719-9292; Fax: 

212-730-1486; gen@panexpresstravel.com; www.panexpresstravel.com 

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12 East 33rd Street, 12th Floor, New York, NY 10016; 800-204-7130;212-741- 

0033 Ext. 117; Fax: 212-645-6276; webmaster@panoramatravel.com; 

www.panoramatravel.com 

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19 W. 44th Street, Suite 310, New York, NY 10036; ; 212-840-6777; Fax: 212- 

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PICASSO TRAVEL 

11099 S. La Cienaga Blvd, Suite 210, Los Angeles, CA 90045; 800-PICASSO, 

Fax: 310-645-1206 • 350 Fifth Ave, N Y, NY 10118; 800-247-7283; 212-244-5454; 

Fax: 212-240-0747 • 5250 W Century Blvd.,Ste 626, Los Angeles, CA 90045; 

310-645-4400;www.picassotravel.com 

PRIME TRAVEL 

999 Ponce de Leon Blvd., Suite 525, Coral Gables, FL 33134; 800-447-4013; 

305-441-0622; Fax: 305-441-0853 

PTS TRAVEL 

1303 53rd Street, Suite 247, Brooklyn, NY 11219; 888-424-9252; Fax 888-424- 

9329; sales@ptsnow.com 

QATAR AIRWAYS 

1750 Tysons Blvd, 4th Floor, Mclean, VA 22102; qatarairways.com; 

www.qatarairwaysus.com 

RI AK TOURS 

Croatia; +385 51 312 312; Fax. +385 51 211 580; ri-ak-tours.hr 

RUSSIAN AMERICAN CONSULTING CORP., 

45 W. 34th St, Ste 703, New York, NY 10001; 877-268-2677; 212-268-9336; Fax: 

212-268-9368; racc@russianconsulting.com; www.russianconsulting.com 

SITA WORLD–AIR DIVISION 

450 7th Avenue, Suite 705, New York, NY 10123, 10118; 212-279-6601 

SKARDA CRUISE 

42-05 Broadway, Astoria, NY 11103; 917-217-4647; www.skardacruise.com 

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24701 Swanson Rd., Southfield, MI 48033; 888-SKY-BIRD; 248-372-4800; Fax: 

248-372-4810 • 104 S. Michigan Ave., Ste 1425, Chicago, IL 60603; 312-606- 

9600; Fax 312-606-0925 • 2637 West Peterson Ave., Chicago, IL 60659; 773- 

878-0300; Fax. 773- 878-7543 • Empire State Bdg; 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 610; 

New York, NY 10118; 212-563-0300 • Fax 212-563-2056; newyork@skybirdtravel.com 

• 3913 Old Lee Highway #32B, Fairfax, VA 22030; 703-934-8999; 

Fax. 703-734-8157 • 360 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Ste 2050, El Segundo, CA 90245: 

310-647-3400; Fax. 310-647-5800 • 1601 Bayshore Highway, Ste 340, 

Burlingame, CA 94010 • skybirdtravel.com • Akshay Shaw: akshay@skybirdtravel.com 

SKYLINK TRAVEL 

980 Avenue of the Americas, Suite 401, New York, NY 10018; 800-247-6659; 

212-573-8980; Fax: 212-573-8878 • 1025 Connecticut Avenue, Suite 213, 

Washington, DC 20036; 202-822-6666; Fax: 202-755-8046 • 3525 West Peterson 

Avenue, Suite 301, Chicago, IL 60659; 773-463-4667, Fax: 773-478-2501 

• 8383 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 430, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; 323-653-6718, Fax: 

323-655-4393 • www.skylinkus.com 

SUNNYLAND TOURS 

21 Old Kings Rd. N, Suite B-212, Palm Coast, FL 32137; 800-783-7839 , 386- 

449-0059; Fax 386-449-0060, www.sunnylandtours.com 

SWISSTIX 

www.SWISSTIX.com; 800-878-5228 

TARA TOURS 

12002 SW 128 CT, Suite 209, Miami FL 33186; 800-327-0080; 305-278-4464; 

Fax: 305-278-4654; taratours@aol.com; www.taratours.com, www.galapagos-amazoncruises.com 

TOKYO TRAVEL SERVICE 

835 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 320Los Angeles, CA 90017; 213-680-3545; Fax: 213- 

488-9206 

TOURIST OFFICE OF SPAIN 

666 Fifth Avenue, New York NY; 800-OK-SPAIN, 212-265-8822; Fax: 212-265- 

8864. www.spain.info 

2000 LATIN TOURS 

5975 Sunset Drive - Suite 107, South Miami FL; 800-811-8980, 305-670-4488; 

Fax: 305-670-5058; sales@2000latintours.com; www.2000latintours.com 

TRANS AM TRAVEL INC. 

4222 King Street, Suite 130, Alexandria, VA 22302; 703-998-7676; 800-822- 

7600; Fax: 703-824-8190 Net fares; hdq@transamtravel.com; www.transamtravel.com 

• 5200 W. Century Blvd., Ste 330, Los Angeles, CA 90045; 

310-670-2111; Fax: 310-670-1875 

TRAVEL EGYPT 

P.O. Box 209 Cumming, GA 30028; 877-778-3497; 678-319-9556; Fax: 678-319- 

1448; www.travelegypt.us; terry@travelegypt.com 

TRAVEL PEOPLE 

10707 S.W. 104th St., Miami, FL 33176; 800-999-9912; 305-596-4800; Fax: 305- 

596-2344; www.travelpeople1.com; world@travelpeople1.com 

TURKISH MINISTRY OF TOURISM 

821 U.N. Plaza, 4th Floor, New York, NY 10017; 212-687-2194; Fax: 212-599- 

7568 www.turkey.org/turkey 

UNITED TOURS 

701 7th Ave., #1000, New York, NY 10036-1505; 800-245-0203; 212-245-1100; 

Fax: 212-245-0292 

UP & AWAY TRAVEL 

347 Fifth Ave., Suite 305, N Y, NY 10016; 212-889-2345; 800-275-8001; Fax: 212- 

889-2350 • 1010 Vermont Ave., Ste 1011, Washington, DC 20005; 800-746- 

4766; 202-639-0520; Fax: 202-639-0525; • 376 Boyleston Street, Suite 204, 

Boston, MA 02116; 800-347-3813; 617-236-8100; Fax: 617-247-2920 • 8383 

Wilshire Blvd., Ste 1022, Beverly Hills, CA 90211; 888-978-7629; 323-852-9775; 

Fax: 323-852-9771 • 2701 LeJeune Road, Suite 402, Coral Gables, FL 33134 

877-876-2929; 305-446-9997;Fax: 305-446-0797 • www.upandaway.com 

USACA (U.S. AIR CONSOLIDATORS ASSOCIATION) 

www.usaca.com 

VALUE WORLD TOURS 

17220 Newhope St., Suite 202, Fountain Valley, CA 92708; 800-795-1633; 714- 

556-8258; Fax: 714-556-6125; www.wvtours.com; sit@vwtours.com 

VIENNA TOURIST BOARD 

Obere Augartenstrasse 40, 1025 Vienna, Austria; 011-4312-111-4361; Fax: 

011-4312-168-492; 212-575-7723, Xt 16 ; gerble@vienna.info; 

www.vienna.info 

VYTIS TOURS 

40-24 235th Street, Douglaston, NY 11363; 800-77-VYTIS; 718-423-6161; Fax: 

718-423-3979 ; vyttours@earthlink.net; www.vytistours.com 

This directory is provided as a free service for our advertisers and listers. JAX FAX Travel 

Marketing Magazine makes every effort to provide correct & current contact information 

However, JAXFAX does not guarantee the accuracy or validity of the information contained 

in this directory. Any changes to the above information should be submitted in 

writing to : doug@jaxfax.com. — Doug Cooke, CTC, Publisher/Editorial Director

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