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| GAP HIGHLIGHTS FIFA FAVES |
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Gap Adventures is now offering special packages visiting FIFA World Cup destinations
Best known for its authentic, sustainable trips, Gap Adventures has recently introduced packages to some of FIFA's prominent teams such as Italy, Argentina, Brazil and hometown favourite South Africa, as well as the winning country: Spain. As part of its efforts to cure those post-World Cup blues, Gap Adventures is urging travellers to hit the road on some of its most exciting trips. The Highlights of Spain trip (starting at $2,489 per adult, trip code ESMP) visits Seville, Cordoba, Granada, Valencia, Barcelona and Madrid. [Full text and pictures]
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| BOOK EARLY FOR WESTJET BONUS |
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WestJet Vacations announces its early booking promotion when booking sun vacations until Sept. 30
Book your clients a WestJet Vacations package early this year and they will receive up to a $400 air only promotion code for WestJet flights. To receive this offer, simply book a minimum of a seven-night sun vacation before September 30, 2010 for travel between November 1, 2010 and May 15, 2011. Visit westjetvacations.com for complete offer details. |
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| AAT KINGS COMBO TOUR EXTENDED |
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Combination tour discount extended with AAT Kings; opportunity to customize your own flyer on 2 different tours Downunder
AAT Kings has extended their Combination tour discount until August 31. They can book the AAT Kings 17-Day Outback to Ocean Combination tour and save $550 ($500 US) per couple. Originally priced from $5,876 per person, twin share, this tour is currently available from $5,601 per person, twin share. Or, they can book the AAT Kings 12-Day Capitals to Coast Combination tour and save $350 ($300 US) per couple. Originally priced from $3,510 per person, twin share, this tour is now available from... [Full text and pictures]
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| ASTON'S 50 DAYS OF ALOHA |
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Aston Hotels & Resorts launch “50 Days of Aloha;” low rates available for 50 days
Aston Hotels & Resorts has announced its "50 Days of Aloha:” their lowest rates of the year are now available for 50 days. To take advantage of this promotion at any of Aston's family-friendly hotels and condominium resorts on four islands, bookings must be made from now until August 23, 2010 for travel from August 24 through December 21, 2010. In Oahu, you can book The Aston Waikiki Sunset is available for $138 for a three-night minimum stay (regular rate is $231). [Full text and pictures]
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| TOUR EAST BECOMES ENTREPRENEUR FINALIST |
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Tour East Group has been selected as a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 Awards in Ontario. Ernst & Young’s Entrepreneur of the Year Award recognizes high-achieving entrepreneurs in Canada and around the world. |
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| NEW RULES FOR WHISTLER’S SKI TOWERS |
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B.C. Safety Authority makes recommendations after a Whistler gondola collapsed in 2008
Canadian Press
All ski hill towers must now be fitted with drain holes to prevent incidents like the collapse of a gondola tower at Whistler resort that left a dozen people injured, says a report released Tuesday by the British Columbia Safety Authority. Six gondola cars fell from the Excalibur line at Whistler Blackcomb in December 2008. The safety authority says water likely entered the tower's cavity through a plate connecting its upper and lower sections and was unable to drain out. The water then froze and... [Full text and pictures]
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