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| ANDERSON SKIS INTO WINTER |
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Anderson Vacations launches 2nd annual Canada Winter Touring and Ski Vacation brochure
Anderson Vacations has recently announced their second annual Canada Winter Touring & Ski Vacation brochure for independent travellers, groups and families. The brochure features a variety of different travel options and includes recommended ski package options. Every package in the brochure is custom-tailored to suit your clients’ travel style and package needs. To receive a free copy of their Winter Touring & Ski Vacation brochure, visit canadatravelsolution.com.
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| ROCKY MOUNTAINEER HITS THE RAILS |
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Rocky Mountaineer Vacations introduces new escorted rail tours for 2009
Rocky Mountaineer Vacations is introducing five new Escorted Rail Tours through Western Canada in 2009. Escorted Rail Tour guests will have access to a private lounge on board the train which will feature presentations such as wine tastings, natural history, regional storytelling and photography lessons. Escorted Rail Tour guests have exclusive access to two coaches on board the Rocky Mountaineer. In the designated dome coach, travellers can relax and take in the scenery or head to the Escorted Tours Lounge, where they can mingle, browse the library or enjoy on board presentations such as Wine Appreciation, Take Better Photographs, Storytelling and Natural History. Two new packages include the Escorted Rockies Circle and Escorted Rockies Highlights tour.
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| ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN HITS SKI VISITS |
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Canadian ski operators may see tough season this winter
Canadian Press
Canadian ski operators could be in for a tough season this winter as travellers rethink their vacation plans amid growing economic problems in this country and around the world. Financing and credit troubles have already plagued several resorts, while others are hoping loyal skiers and snowboarders looking to stay close to home will help make up for any drop in visitors from further afield. Not disastrous, but it will get worse Gabor Forgacs, a professor in Ryerson University's tourism program, says it probably won't be a disastrous year, but it will undoubtedly be worse.
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| ISLANDSESCAPES…IDYLLIC! |
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Visit the Cook Islands with Goway’s IslandsEscapes, starting from $2,189 for 12 nights from Vancouver
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| The island of Aitutaki, aerial view | | IslandsEscapes...by Goway has announced a number of special added value offers for your clients looking for an exotic island getaway to the Cook Islands. Starting from just $2,189 per person for departure from Vancouver, packages include 12 nights accommodation, transfers and airport welcome. A range of accommodations are available and offer various benefits, including free accommodation, free breakfast, free car rental or food & beverage resort credits. IslandsEscapes offers custom-designed vacations to this unspoiled gem of the South Pacific, including extensions to the island of Aitutaki. For honeymoons, IslandsEscapes' unique bridal registry allows couples to upgrade or enhance elements of their honeymoon. All bookings made with IslandsEscapes...by Goway before Dec 27, 2008 will be entered into a draw to win a trip for 2 to the Cook Islands. Keep reading for more details.
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| NEW LIFTS IN CANADA |
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Canadian resorts announce upcoming lift highlilghts for 2009 winter season
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| Whistler-Blackcomb | | For the upcoming Canadian ski season the following resorts have announced these new lift/run highlights: Whistler-Blackcomb, B.C.: Peak-to-peak gondola opens Dec. 12, carrying skiers and snowboarders 4.4 kilometres between the two mountains in 11 minutes; Grouse Mountain, B.C.: Two new quad chairlifts; Cypress Mountain, B.C.: A gladed run called the Shore Glades passes through forests and opens up with panoramic views of Vancouver; Revelstoke Mountain Resort, B.C.: The hotel and high-speed quad will open at end of December, later than first scheduled. The new resort has doubled its terrain compared with last season to more than 1,200 hectares...Continue reading for more ski highlights.
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DECEMBER SKAL UPDATE
The Hotel Selkirk at Fort Edmonton Park is the setting for the Edmonton Skal Club's December 10th meeting. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., and dinner at 6:30 p.m. Skal has asked atendees to bring an item for the food bank. For further information, or to register your attendance, contact Thomas Barknowitz 780 476 6421 EXT 6 or e-mail manager@rosslyninn andsuites.com. |
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ANAHEIM/ORANGE COUNTY WEBSITE WINS AWARD
The Web Marketing Association announced this year’s award winners of the WebAward Competition. In its 12th year, the WebAwards is the premier annual Web site award competition that names the best Web sites in 96 industries. The Anaheim Orange County Visitor & Convention Bureau’s Web site received high scores in design, innovation, content, technology, interactivity and copywriting to garner the Travel Standard of Excellence Award. |
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