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Book and travel on our 10-day Galapagos in Depth small group tour before 30 April 2010, and choose either:
* Free Quito-Galapagos roundtrip flights
(valued at $460)
or
* 50% off our 4-day or 5-day Amazon Wilderness extension
(valued up to $660)
For more information, or to book, contact us:
Toll Free (800) 609-7379
Email: peregrine@adventurecenter.com
UNTIL MARCH
STILL…PERFECT FOR A LONG LONDON GETAWAY
…STILL £299
LONDON – The Athenaeum, an award-winning luxury property located in tony Mayfair, is offering a £299 (approximately $486) per night rate based on a three night weekend stay for a Friday/Saturday/Sunday night in their apartments. These exclusive rates are subject to availability and valid every weekend until the end of March. One-bedroom apartments at The Athenaeum are usually priced at £750 ($1221) per night.
Travelers to London, whether it be families on vacation or couples wanting a romantic getaway, can enjoy the elegance and privacy of an exclusive London residence as well as the full services of a five-star hotel at the tastefully appointed Apartments at The Athenaeum. Linked to the hotel by a private corridor, the apartments offer guests all the facilities of the five-star property: concierge and housekeeping service, a fully-equipped health club, free WiFi and complimentary snacks from the mini-bar, a restaurant serving quintessentially English cuisine as well as the relaxing Garden Room (perfect setting for afternoon tea and light snacks) and the Whisky Room.
The 34 luxury apartments, set in an Edwardian mansion block, are decorated in two distinct styles. The Classic British Collection consists of apartments designed in a classically British fashion, while the apartments in the Modern British Collection are all individual and unique. Their décor ranges from cool contemporary to sumptuously seductive.
FAMILIES AT THE ATHENAEUM
Vacationing families will find a stay at the Apartments at The Athenaeum both comfortable and cost-effective. “Ordinarily, a family would book at least two standard hotel rooms,” notes General Manager Jonathan Critchard. “By booking an apartment, which can easily accommodate a family of four, guests can enjoy the privacy and convenience of a sitting room and separate bedrooms, at substantial savings,” he adds. By using the washing machines and fully-equipped kitchens, families can save on the costs of meals and laundry. What’s more, children eat free at The Athenaeum.
Another option is to opt for room service, dining in the hotel restaurant and same-day laundry and valet service. Complete housekeeping services are provided, leaving families free to enjoy their vacation. The kids’ concierge can arrange everything you need to make life easy and fun for everyone, from groceries to tickets to the coolest kids’ shows.
YOUR LONDON HOME
Known as Mayfair’s Discreet Retreat, The Athenaeum, which recently took top honors at the BT Visit London Awards 2009, has a well-deserved reputation as the home of London’s most personable, professional and friendly hotel staff. The Athenaeum enjoys an unsurpassed London location directly opposite Green Park and within walking distance of Buckingham Palace. The hotel is close to many of the city’s main cultural attractions, including the Royal Academy of Arts, Trafalgar Square and Churchill’s Cabinet Rooms. London’s best shops, restaurants, theaters, toy stores and parks are within easy walking distance.
To make a booking at The Athenaeum, contact your travel professional (GDS Code YX); or The Athenaeum directly at 800-335-3300 or fax: 800-335-3200; or book on-line at www.athenaeumhotel.com Further information, included suggested itineraries for families, can be obtained on the hotel’s newly redesigned web site at www.athenaeumhotel.com. The hotel’s e-mail address is info@athenaeumhotel.com. The children’s concierge’s e-mail address is guestservicesteam@athenaeumhotel.com.
Notes to Editors
The Athenaeum, Mayfair’s discreet retreat, recently unveiled a brand new look. The hotel has launched the Rooftop suite, which is a three-bedroom penthouse with panoramic views across London. The bedrooms and suites have been remodeled with installations of floor to ceiling windows and Juliet balconies and have been equipped with the latest technology from plasma-screen TVs Bose docking stations and complimentary drinks and snacks from the mini-bar as well as high speed Wi-Fi access. And, the Living Wall, which recently made Time Magazine’s list of the 50 best inventions of 2009, climbs eight floors on the exterior of the hotel.
The Athenaeum has 111 bedrooms, 12 suites and 34 apartments together with The Restaurant, Garden Room, Whisky Room, Spa, Gym and Hair Salon.
Experience Food & Wine Walkabouts & Adventure trips
TORONTO – If you’re looking to escape the winter cold, Australia is the place to be. With Australia currently in the summer season, enjoying a refreshing culinary adventure, a romantic retreat or meeting the local wildlife, has never been hotter.
Featured on www.australia.com, Tourism Australia is offering Australia land-only deals starting from $599 that take advantage of the best of Australia – its food, wine, nature and affordable prices.
Traveling to experience food and wine is emerging in popularity. Australia’s chefs and winemakers are creating worldwide buzz for their inventive dishes and wines - now is the best time to travel and learn their secrets.
Join private wine tours and enjoy personalized tastes of local cuisine, then explore the best of Australia – the wildlife, cities and its welcoming people with the following deals from Goway Travel to Sydney, South Australia and Tasmania:
Hunter Valley Wine Tour and Six Days in Sydney from $599
Appreciating Australian Wine
Sure you can sip Australian wines at home, but they’ll never taste as satisfying as they do after you walk the grounds of a local vineyard. This trip to Sydney offers five nights hotel in a Premier Room at the Park Regis City Center, roundtrip airport transfers, and one-day Hunter Valley Introduction to Wine Appreciation with private tour and two-course lunch is just the one to get you started.
Nine Days in Sydney and Tasmania from $1099
Australia’s Roots and Flavours
Those looking to explore Australia’s convict past, nature, food and wine will enjoy this adventure offer of four nights in a Premier Room at the Park Regis City Centre Sydney, a Hunter Valley Wine Appreciation private tour , roundtrip airport transfers, four nights at the Mercure Hobart, and a day trip following Tasmania’s convict trail to Port Arthur complete with harbor cruise, Narrow Gauge Steam Railway ride and tour of the magnificent ruins of this famous site.
Nine Days in Sydney and South Australia from $999
Wine and Food with a View
This trip combines two of Australia’s most famous wine regions. Start in Sydney with four nights in a Premiere Room at the Park Regis City Center and a Hunter Valley Wine Appreciation Tour. Then explore Adelaide with four nights at the Mercure Grosvenor hotel and a Barossa Valley Tour that takes you from the 'Hills' to the 'Valley.' Feast your eyes on the spectacular views over Adelaide Hills wine area from Mt. Lofty Lookout then spend the rest of the day exploring the Barossa.
The above deals allow Canadians to experience Australia now and toast the good life, try a new path, or explore the one of a kind wonders unique to this spectacular destination. Vacations start at the above per person rates in CAD, excluding taxes and fees with travel to be completed by March 31, 2011. With great airline prices, Goway Travel can also arrange international and domestic air.
For more deals, details and itinerary suggestions, visit www.australia.com/today. To book, call a Goway expert at 1 877 310 7407.
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Tourism Australia offers a number of varied, affordable packages for youth to either immerse them in an exhilarating Australian experience, or to help them get acquainted as they begin their one-year stay in the country on a working holiday visa. With affordable prices and young, energetic and knowledgeable guides, there are countless opportunities to meet other young travellers and locals.
Some current adventure deals include:
Learn to Dive (from $885): The five-day PADI “Open Water” dive course is the most popular option. The package includes two days of training followed by three days at the Great Barrier Reef, with a total of 10 different diving sessions, including one night dive. Included in the price is four nights’ accommodation in Cairns, two nights onboard boat, PADI open water certification, all diving equipment, and all meals on board.
Melbourne to Adelaide ($405): Along with an experienced tour guide, enjoy three full days taking in the sights along Great Ocean Road. Participants will hike through some of Australia’s spectacular national parks, discovering the country’s unique wildlife and deserted, untouched beaches. This package includes accommodations, park entries and tours.
Rock, Olgas, Canyon ($521): Discover three of Australia’s most spectacular destinations in the country’s Red Centre – Ayers Rock, the majestic domes of the Olgas and Kings Canyon – while meeting new friends and camping within some of Australia’s most famous sites. Package includes all transportation, park entry fees, accommodations and all camping gear.
Urban explorers may prefer Australia’s city packages to Cairns, Darwin, Sydney, Perth, Brisbane and Melbourne, with prices ranging from $360-$399.
These offer those travelling on the working holiday visa a number of perks to help get them settled into the Australian city of their choice. All packages include:
Three nights hostel accommodation
Phone SIM card
Travel/entertainment discount card
Exclusive job information
Tax file number
Bank account set up
*Packages are valid for travel between April 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011.
Press inquiries: visit www.australia.com/workandholiday or contact Jessica Culp at jessica.culp@fleishman.ca or 416-645-3664.
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RATES
-- buy one get one ½ off on popular room categories from now until June --
The Athenaeum understands the concept of traveling smart—and getting good value for your money. That’s why the newly renovated luxury hotel in Mayfair is offering travelers an attractive guaranteed US dollar rate with great value-added extras that make it an ideal place for a spring break getaway.
From now until June 13th, the Athenaeum’s guaranteed US dollar rates provides affordable luxury with prices beginning at $450 plus tax for a deluxe room, $520 plus tax for a Parkview room and $799 plus tax for a one-bedroom apartment (which can comfortably accommodate a family of four). The same $799 rate applies to the property’s Green Park Suites. The current pound sterling rate for these popular room categories are £270, £315 and £520, respectively.
And, as an added incentive, individuals who book any two rooms in any given category will receive a 50% discount off of the second booking.
Also included in these special rates are complimentary English breakfast each morning, along with a fresh fruit plate and water upon arrival, pressing of a any two items (ladies’ or gentlemen’s), and complimentary WI-FI as well as Nespresso coffee, soft drinks and snacks from the mini-bar. What’s more, children’s meals from the Athenaeum’s kid’s menu are free (when dining with an adult).
Guests staying three nights will enjoy a complimentary one-way transfer from any London airport. Stay five nights and receive a complimentary round-trip car transfer from any London airport.
YOUR LONDON HOME
Known as Mayfair’s Discreet Retreat, The Athenaeum, which recently took top honors at the BT Visit London Awards 2009, has a well-deserved reputation as the home of London’s most personable, professional and friendly hotel staff. The Athenaeum enjoys an unsurpassed London location directly opposite Green Park and within walking distance of Buckingham Palace. The hotel is close to many of the city’s main cultural attractions, including the Royal Academy of Arts, Trafalgar Square and Churchill’s Cabinet Rooms. London’s best shops, restaurants, theaters, toy stores and parks are within easy walking distance.
To make a booking at The Athenaeum, contact your travel professional (GDS Code YX) or The Athenaeum directly at 800-335-3300, or fax: 800-335-3200. Further information, can be obtained on the hotel’s newly redesigned web site at www.athenaeumhotel.com. The hotel’s e-mail address is info@athenaeumhotel.com.
Note to Editors
The Athenaeum, Mayfair’s Discreet Retreat, recently unveiled a brand new look. The hotel has launched the Rooftop suite, a three-bedroom penthouse with panoramic views across London. The bedrooms and suites have been remodeled with installations of floor to ceiling windows and Juliet balconies and have been equipped with the latest technology from plasma-screen TVs Bose docking stations and complimentary high speed Wi-Fi access. And the Living Wall, which recently made Time magazine’s list of the 50 best inventions of 2009, climbs eight floors on the exterior of the hotel.
The Athenaeum has 111 bedrooms, 12 suites and 34 apartments together with The Restaurant, Garden Room, Whisky Room, Spa, Gym and Hair Salon.
EMERYVILLE, CA - Adventure Center, the adventure travel specialists are kicking off the New Year with a January sale on select trips. Save up to 20% off already affordable adventure tours.
Adventure Center, a U.S. based company of TUI Travel, is offering these sale fares to U.S. clients on Imaginative Traveller and Gecko's Adventures tours throughout the month of January. Imaginative Traveller and Gecko's Adventures are both Adventure Travel Companies of TUI Travel PLC.
For complete details and availability: go to:
http://www.adventurecenter.com/sale
WAIKIKI BEACH, Hawaii – Aqua Hotels & Resorts, a full-service Hawaii hotel management company, has announced an introductory special for the Maile Sky Court Hotel, the most recent addition to the Aqua family.
“We're eager to have travelers experience this great Waikiki hotel so we're offering a “MSC Introductory Special” of $69 per night for a City view room,” with one free room upgrade upon availability said Elizabeth Churchill, Aqua's VP Sales & Marketing.
According to Luana Kekaula-Castillo, on-site sales manager for Maile Sky Court, “We are an ideal property for budget-minded travelers looking for comfortable accommodations, friendly staff and a convenient location.”
Maile Sky Court also offers a selection of amenities that will appeal to a variety of guests including on-site restaurant, sports bar, beauty salon, pool and Jacuzzi, business center and free WiFi Internet in the lobby.
“MSC Introductory Special” is available until June 30, 2010. There is no minimum night stay requirement as the special is based on availability. The rate quoted is based on single or double occupancy, plus taxes and cannot be combined with any other offer. For reservations, see your preferred travel agent or call Aqua toll free from the U.S. and Canada at 1-866-406-2782. From Hawaii, call 808-924-6543.
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4 Days @ R4575 per person or 5 Days @ R6100 per personEnquire now
In the mornings we set off at first light after a snack breakfast of rusks and coffee or tea. Enjoying the cool morning air we may walk directly from camp or else use a vehicle to get further out. Your ranger will decipher the tracks and signs left by the passing animals during the night. The thrill of walking, tracking and getting up close to one of the creatures of the bush is an unforgettable experience. On the walks there is a lot of emphasis on all the interesting things seen such as trees, plants, insects and birds. A big breakfast is prepared back in camp and then there is time to unwind and siesta during the heat of the day. After lunch is served it is time to head out again.
The afternoon activity is a walk/ drive combination, looking for tracks and activity in other areas. After the walk we drive to a beautiful spot in the Reserve, where we’ll have sundowners while waiting for a stunning African Sunset. As the diurnal animals and birds anxiously get ready for bed, the stage and sounds change and a whole new world awakens. This is when we connect the spotlight and night drive back to camp, looking for the nocturnal creatures that are so rarely seen during the day. Back in camp a hearty supper and a warm campfire will be waiting for you. After a long day in the bush there is nothing more rewarding then to sneak off to bed and listen to the sounds of the night under a blanket of the overwhelming African stars!
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