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| RIDING THE RAILS WITH RAIL EUROPE |
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HelloWestTravel.com rides the rails through Italy and Switzerland with Rail Europe; highlights travel in and between Milan and Florence
Lisa Raffaele
Italy and Switzerland are two destinations on almost every traveller’s wish list, but what is keeping these destinations from leaping off a list and becoming a real-time vacation? For some clients European travel can be too expensive; for others time may be the issue. For a number of Canadians, including myself, who like to travel without any set itinerary, the overwhelming idea, “How will I get around? Will it be complicated? Do I need a guide?” may be the reason keeping them from... [Full text and pictures]
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| PATH IS CLEAR FOR UNITED, CONTINENTAL MERGER |
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U.S. closes investigation into proposed merger of UAL Corporation; shareholders to vote on United, Continental merger next month
AFP
The United States on Friday cleared the way for a merger between U.S. carriers United and Continental that will create the world's biggest airline, officials and the airlines said. "The department has closed its investigation into the proposed merger of UAL Corporation, the parent of United, and Continental," the Department of Justice said in a statement. The DOJ ended its probe... [Full text and pictures]
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| MEXICANA SUSPENDS OPERATIONS |
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Grupo Mexicana announces that all flights have been suspended as of this past Saturday; says it hopes "to be back in the air soon"
Grupo Mexicana has announced that Mexicana Airlines, MexicanaClick and MexicanaLink have suspended operations until further notice as of midday on Saturday, August 28, as a result of the group’s delicate financial situation when it changed owners just over a week ago, compounded by failure to reach agreements that would allow for the capitalization of the three airlines. "[This] decision is a painful one for the 8,000-strong Grupo Mexicana family, but we will continue seeking out ways... [Full text and pictures]
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| SILK TAKES YOU TO BALI & TAIWAN |
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Silk Holidays announces Bali & Taiwan FAM tour; $699 departing Vancouver
Arranged by EVA Airways, the Taiwan Tourism Bureau and Silk Holidays, this 10-day, eight-night FAM tour runs from October 11 to 20, 2010. Highlights include visiting the beaches in Bali, the tranquility of Ubud and Taipei. Priced at $699 per person (plus $280 in taxes and fuel surcharge), based on twin share departing from Vancouver, the trip has agents staying at four-star plus resorts with most meals and sightseeing tours included. In addition, agents can travel for free when... [Full text and pictures]
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| CRYSTAL PUTS LUXURY ON SALE |
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Penthouse and Verandah savings announced by Crystal Cruises on select 2011 voyages
Crystal Cruises is offering up to $3,000 of savings per couple on their butler-serviced Penthouse accommodations and up to $2,000 per couple on Verandah staterooms on ten 2011 voyages. For bookings made by December 31, 2010, guests can enjoy even greater value with the line’s ultra-luxury vacations in 2011, including a summer North Cape itinerary to the Arctic Circle and land of the Midnight Sun, dramatic Panama Canal transits, South America cruises to Chile, Brazil and Argentina South America, and the historical sites of the Baltic and Mediterranean. [Full text and pictures]
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