Hello. I am writing to inform you all  that I am taking an Apple Vacations FAM on May 16 and returning on the 20. I will be going to Cancun and am so excited to go and take pictures and get information on the resorts around that area. When I get back I will share with you all how my trip went and how I rate the Resort we are staying at. Have a great day and I will post pics and my FAM story next week.

Jessica

Here is a great Fam rate offered to all our agents who are booking group travel cruises with Aegean Mediterranean Cruises and Tours…………….

The next time you book a group cruise to the Greek Islands remember this FREE FAM is offered to you just for booking your cruise with them.

Happy Group Cruising

Jessica

Aegean Mediterranean – Cruises and Tours

Free FAM - When You Book Your 2009/2010 Group Now

#1 - 3 Nights Athens & 3 Day Greek Island Cruise   
April 22-29  $1,299 ppdo + taxes
Companion Supplement is $100
Round-trip airfare from JFK to Athens, transfers, 3 nights at a 5-star
Athens hotel with breakfast daily, and a 3-day cruise to the Greek Islands

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Mediterranean Vacations
res@mymedvacations.com  www.mymedvacation.com
800-251-0230

We expanded to another location in Manhattan

100 Park Ave., Ste. 1600, NY NY 10017

Egypt
10 Days / 8 Nights Land package

Independent FAM for Agents, Companions & Your Clients
From $749 ppdo $399 pp less for child + tax 20%

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Aeromexico has just announced its 2009 “Amigo Fare” discount program — a great way to take part in 2009 Mexico FAM’s! Discount of 90% off Y class are offered by calling 1-800-454-1847 (restrictions apply).And you’re invited to participate! To enroll you must be a graduate of the “Magic of Mexico” online specialist program, OR a graduate from the selected destination’s online learning campus.

Once you are a program graduate, simply select your destination, book your air, complete the online enrollment form (some restrictions apply), and you’re on your way!

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Exotic journeys

www.exoticjourneys.com  e-mail: info@exoticjourneys.com
Few spaces have opened up on the Luxury FAM trip to
India and Nepal
April 16 – 29, 2009
Delhi: Taj Mahal Luxury Hotel – 2 Nights
Jaipur: Rambagh Palace Luxury Hotel – 2 nights
Agra: Taj View Deluxe Hotel – 2 nights
Khajuraho: Taj Chandela Deluxe hotel – 1 Night
Varanasi: Taj Ganges Deluxe Hotel – 2 nights
Kathmandu: Soaltee Crown Plaza Deluxe Hotel – 2 Nights
Delhi: Taj Palace Deluxe Hotel – 1 Night

Land Cost: $ 1899.00 (includes inter India and Nepal flights)
Business Class Airfare: $ 1121.00 (ex Chicago, New York and Newark)

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Easter FAM Package Greece & Greek Islands

APRIL 08 , 2009: Take your overnight N/S OA flight NYC - ATH, R/T - AIRLINE TICKETS MUST BE PAID 90 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE TO INSURE RATE.
- JFK - ATH OLYMPIC 412 / HK / 430PM –900AM NEXT DAY
- ATH- JFK OLYMPIC 411 / HK / 1110AM - 255PM SAME DAY

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Featured FAMs brought to you by FAMrates.com

TRAVEL AGENT AND TOUR OPERATOR FAMILIARIZATION RATES for 2009

9 Beaches welcomes you to do the unexpected  Bermuda

30% off Summer Rates and 50% off Fall/Autumn Rates

Complimentary upgrades after arrival at check in if available!

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Well you asked for it and Carnival answered! I am happy to report that they have made some great changes by moving the beautiful Splendor, and adding a new port by bringing Cabo back!

More Choices for the West Coast!

They’ve got Cabo back! Beginning July 2, Carnival Elation will begin alternating between the 3 and 4 day Ensenada and 4 and 5 day Cabo itineraries.

The new schedule will have 2 weeks of 3 and 4 day cruises and 2 weeks of 4 and 5 day cruises

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Exotic Journeys - FAM

www.exoticjourneys.com  e-mail: info@exoticjourneys.com

Few spaces have opened up on Luxury FAM trip to

India and Nepal

April 16 – 29, 2009

Delhi: Taj Mahal Luxury Hotel – 2 Nights

Jaipur: Rambagh Palace Luxury Hotel – 2 nights

Agra: Taj View Deluxe Hotel – 2 nights

Khajuraho: Taj Chandela Deluxe hotel – 1 Night

Varanasi: Taj Ganges Deluxe Hotel – 2 nights

Kathmandu: Soaltee Crown Plaza Deluxe Hotel – 2 Nights

Delhi: Taj Palace Deluxe Hotel – 1 Night

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Caribbean Escape
res@cevacation.com  www.cevacation.com
800-515-3147
100 Park Ave., Ste. 1600, NY NY 10017
Independent FAM for Agents, Companions & Your Clients
Buenos Aires & Rio
7 Days / 6 Nights Land
From $889 + tax ppdo + $365 O/W Air Buenos Aires - Rio
Intl’ air is available upon request

Day 1  Arrive in BUENOS AIRES and transfer to a 4+ star VISTA SOL BUENOS AIRES DESIGN hotel for 3 Nts w/ Bkfst daily.

Day 2  CITY TOUR OF BUENOS AIRES.  Optional tango show.

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FAMRates.com
The Town and Country Resort Hotel & Convention Center San Diego CA.
Offering agents from only $99 for best available room at time of check in for selected dates through December 2009.
San Diego landmark, the Town and Country Resort & Convention Center is spread over 40 acres of breathtaking rounds, landscaped by hundreds of grand arching palms. Providing the ultimate in comfort, the Town and Country Resort offers modern accommodations in two towers or ranch style garden bungalows that capture the feeling of a cozy retreat.
Reservations Toll Free 1-800-772-8527 web: www.towncountry.com email:res@towncountry.com.
TO BOOK:
Your personal travel agent reservation can be made online by going to the website:
1) clicking on the “travel agents” link,
2) clicking “Corporate/Special”,
3) then typing in “Travel” as your corporate access code.

SILK HOLIDAYS’ JAVA & BALI FAM
Silk Holidays announces 14-day agency FAM to Java and Bali from May 9-May 22, 2009
Silk Holidays has announced a 14-day Java and Bali agency FAM from May 9 through May 22, 2009. The price for twin share from Vancouver is $1,099 CAD per person plus $400 for air taxes and fuel surcharge (subject to change).

Arranged by the Indonesia Consulate Vancouver, Japan Airlines and Silk Holidays, the FAM includes a return economy class air ticket from Vancouver to Jakarta and return from Bali as well as hotel accommodation (based on twin share).

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Daytona Beach hotel, $79
FAM-trip
The Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach, Fla., set a nightly rate from $79 for agents visiting the property in 2009.
Trip: Overnight stays through Dec. 31.
Sponsor: The Shores Resort & Spa, Daytona Beach, Fla.
Cost: $109 per night, double, through May 31 and from $79 from June 1 to Dec. 31. The resort fee is $15 additional.
Contact: (866) 396-2217
SANDMAN - HOTELS, INN & SUITES
From now until May 31, 2009, IATAN holders will enjoy a first night or one night stay at any Sandman Inn in British Columbia & Alberta for $20.09 CAD.
Call to for more infornation or to reserve: 1-800-SANDMAN
Visit their website:  http://www.sandmanhotels.com/

Aegean Mediterranean
#1 - 3 Nights Athens & 3 Day Greek Island Cruise  
March 4-11, March 11-18, March 18-25, March 25-April 1,   $1,099 ppdo + taxes
 April 1-8, April 8-15, April 15-22, April 22-29  $1,299 ppdo + taxes
Companion Supplement is $100
Round-trip airfare from JFK to Athens, transfers, 3 nights at a 5-star
Athens hotel with breakfast daily, and a 3-day cruise to the Greek Islands

 3 Day Greek Island Cruise-Only
Louis Cruises / Golden Star / Monarch Cruses:  $399 per person plus $60 port tax (double)
Departures: Weekly / Friday-Monday

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FAMrates.com
After a $400 million renovation New York City’s renowned Plaza Hotel extends 3 special offers to the travel agent community.
1. The Plaza Suites Incentive Launch w/Bonus (valid through April 30, 2009)
• Agents who book $25,000 in suite revenue in a Deluxe Rose Suite worth up to $4,500 receive 2 complimentary nights.
• Agents who book $50,000 in suite revenue will receive up to 3 complimentary room nights in one of The Plaza Hotel’s Edwardian (1 Bedroom) Suites (value $10,000+).
2. Experience this New York City Landmark Yourself! (Valid through March 31, 2009)
• $99 Travel Agent Rate
• The $79 “Fairmont FAmous” Agent Rate
Highly Recommended: We suggest agents enroll in the travel agent education and recognition program “Fairmont FAmous”. Get to know Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and receive exclusive client and member offers.
Visit www.fairmontfamous.com and complete the lesson module and the registration form on the website.
Rates are based on availability and includes a VIP tour of The Plaza Hotel.
3. For Your Clients: (valid through April 30, 2009)
• The Plaza Hotel is also offering a “Third Night Complimentary” offer, which includes a third night complimentary stay valid with bookings for three consecutive nights.
Web: www.fairmont.com/theplaza Phone: (212) 759-3000 Email: theplaza@fairmont.com

Caribbean Escape 1-877-883-7788
res@cevacation.com – www.cevacation.com

Independent FAM for Agents and Companions
Jamaica

SPECIAL WEEKEND FAMS BEFORE AND AFTER HOLIDAYS
A/I at the 5* GRAND BAHIA PRINCIPE
Website: 5* Grand Bahia Principe Jamaica Resort
Or the IBEROSTAR or OCHO RIOS RIU
Website: 5* Iberostar
 From $968 + tx for 8 Days Air & Land

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Caribbean Escape
res@cevacation.com    www.cevacation.com
800-515-3147 / 212-984-1860
Expanded to another location in Manhattan
100 Park Ave., Ste. 1600, NY NY 10017

Independent FAM for Agents, Companions & Direct Clients
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

DISCOUNT AIR AVAILABLE CHRISTMAS, NEW YEAR & PRES WK
from $874 + taxes 8 days w/ air JFK

Caribbean Escape can customize your AIR & LAND package
Based on all-inclusive hotels of your choice

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FAMrates brings - Panda Travel USA

Presents 2009 China FAM Trips   Reservation Line: 1-877-308-0088  

1.Tibetan New Year Celebration 13 day FAM

Highlight: Celebrate Losar and Great Prayer Festival With Tibetans
Visit the splendid Potala Palace, Learn about the traditions and cultures of Lhasa, also spend time in exotic Tsetang. It includes roundtrip air from Los Angeles, two days Train Ride into Tibet, intra-China air, five-star or local best hotel accommodations, grand banquet by local government officials, transfers, sightseeing, entertainment, English-speaking guide, and more.
Price: $2,899 (airfare inclusive)
Departure: JAN. 30, 2009

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FAMrates

Caribbean Escape

800-515-3147 / 212-984-1860

 res@cevacation.com  -   www.cevacation.com

They expanded to another location in Manhattan

100 Park Ave., Ste. 1600, NY NY 10017

Independent FAM for Agents & Companions

PERU FAM

Cuzco & Machu Picchu 8 Days 7 Nts

 from $819 + tax ppdo LAND ONLY Air Available Upon Request

AIR AVAILABLE FOR MEMORIAL, JULY 4th, CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR

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Bangkok-Chiang Mai, Thailand Familiarization Trip

16Feb, 16Mar, 20 Apr & 18 May 2009 ITINERARY (partial, days & events may vary)

· Day 1, depart USA late evening, arrive Bangkok the following day. lose a day
· Day 3, arrive late morning, transfer to Sofitel Hotel for 3 NTs, Hotel inspection, Welcome dinner
· Day 4, breakfast, Full day excursion Floating Market & Rose Garden incl lunch
· Day 5, breakfast, city temples tour incl Grand Palace, Hotel inspection & lunch.
· Day 6, breakfast, transfer to airport for Chiang Mai for 4 NTs at Plaza Hotel
· Day 7, breakfast, Full day Elephant Safari & river rafting trip incl lunch, Welcome dinner
· Day 8, breakfast, Doi Suthep Sacred mountain Tour, Home Industries Tour incl lunch
· Day 9, breakfast, at leisure or optional tour
· Day10, breakfast, Transfer to airport, flight back to US, arrive late afternoon

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Aegean Mediterranean Cruise and Tours

Mythology, democracy and a frappuccino

Greece is like a constant journey through time, from the present to the past and back again. Walk through Olive groves, ancient sites and winding city streets. Roam breathtaking scenery from sun-drenched beaches to rocky alpine mountains and, as always, share the warmth and hospitality of the Greeks themselves.

For the experience of a lifetime, let Aegean Mediterranean Cruises & Tours plan and arrange your trip.

Carnival Package February 25 – March 4

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Europeanbarging.com

Barge and River Cruises in Europe

1)      DANUBE RIVER CRUISE - Peter Deilmann 5* Mozart
Date: March 22 and 29, 2009
Highlight: 7-night cruise in an outside cabin on the 5* 200 passenger deluxe Deilmann Mozart, 6 meals daily, 5 sightseeing excursions, port and fuel charges.
Cruising roundtrip Passau with stops in Durnstein, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Melk. OUR 2009 BROCHURES ARE AVAILABLE.
Rate: $1650 cruise, sightseeing, port and fuel charges.

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Sandals To Host Agents This Fall

This fall, in addition to Sandals Resorts 10-city North American tour designed to provide agents with an overview of new projects, the resort company is also offering travel agents the opportunity to experience a Sandals Resorts or Beaches Resorts Luxury Included vacation.

Sandals Resorts is hosting four-day, onsite training courses for travel agents at Sandals Whitehouse European Village & Spa and Sandals Dunn’s River Villaggio Golf Resort, both in Jamaica. Available for only $249 per person, including airfare on Air Jamaica from select cities, the five-day event also offers agents the opportunity to become Certified Sandals Specialists during a four-hour training course.

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Sunny Land Tours invites you to take advantage of the following special fam trips and fam rates featuring destinations Costa Rica, Peru and Egypt. 

Costa Rica 4-day All-Inclusive : $199
Enjoy a 4-day vacation at the Barcelo Playa Tambor All Inclusive Resort in Puntarenas, Costa Rica at very special travel agent fam rates.  Barcelo Playa Tambor is a 5-star All-Inclusive resort located in one of the most desired areas in Costa Rica.   Your stay includes 3 nights accommodation with all meals, snacks, all beverages (including local alcoholic beverages), included non-motorized beach activities, other activities and entertainment, and government taxes.

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MSC Cruise has a FAM

Western Caribbean

Ship: MSC OrchestraItinerary: Roundtrip Fort Lauderdale and calls on Key West, Cozumel, Georgetown, Cayo Levantado (MSC Cruises Private Island)

Rates:

Inside–$280 pp

Ocean view–$350 pp

Balcony–$560 pp

GFT are additional $41.34 ppFuel Surcharge is additional $112 Per cabin/ $56 pp

Space is limited and availability is on first come, first serve basis

FAM News Seminars-on-Ships with Costa

Costa Fortuna - 7 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Jan. 18, 2009 $329 Inside / $379 Outside ppdo $225 taxes & fees pp + $63 fuel surcharge pp

FAM News is sponsoring a Seminars-on-Ship aboard the Costa Fortuna January 18th 7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise sailing from Fort Lauderdale to San Juan, St. Thomas, Casa de Campo, Nassau, and back to Fort Lauderdale.

Single supplement is 100% additional - single rate is 200% of the ppdo cruise rate. The rate is cruise-only and does not include airfare, transfers, or travel insurance. There will be two 3-hour seminars during the days at sea - “Opportunities for Travel Agents”

Travel Agent FAMs to Greece, Turkey, Egypt & Italy 
Get A Free FAM - When You Book Your 2008 / 2009 Group Now
SUMMER / FALL Cruise-Land Only Specials!
Children UNDER 17 CRUISE FREE
2 FREE Category Cabin Upgrades

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OSSN Cruise FAM Seminars-at-Sea Opportunities! Space is Limited and Time is Running out for these offers!

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Oct. 30- Nov. 12 Royal Caribbean Legend of the Seas
13 Night Mediterranean Cruise: Ports of Call include: Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy; Portofino, Italy;
Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy; Messina (Sicily), Italy;
Split, Croatia; Venice, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia;
Naples, Capri, Italy; Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy OSSN Member Rate $599 plus taxes/ fees and prepaid tips
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Nov. 15-29 Celebrity Summit
14 Night Mediterranean Legacies -Vencie to Barcelona Ports include: Venice, Italy, (overnight) Dubrovnik, Croatia,
Athens (Piraeus), Greece, Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey,(overnight stay)
Naples/Capri, Italy, Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy,(overnight stay)
Florence, Italy, Nice (Villefranche), France, Barcelona, Spain OSSN Member rate $699 plus taxes/ fees and prepaid tips
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Nov. 2-15 Celebrity Infinity
13 Night Panama Canal and Mexico Ports include: San Diego, California, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico,
Acapulco, Mexico, Huatulco, Mexico, Puntarenas, Costa Rica,
Panama Canal (Cruising), Cartagena, Colombia, Fort Lauderdale, Florida OSSN Member rate $699 plus taxes/ fees and prepaid tips
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Nov. 21-Dec. 1 Celebrity Century
10 Night Western Mediterranean Cruise Ports include: Barcelona, Spain, Provence(Marseilles), France, Nice (Villefranche),
France, Florence, Italy, Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy,
Naples/Capri, Italy, Valletta, Malta, Tunis, Tunisia, Barcelona, Spain OSSN Member price $599 plus taxes/ fees and prepaid tips.
To Book Paste or Click This Link Into Your Browser:
http://www.ossn.com/fams.asp
OSSN
www.ossn.com
info@ossn.com
800.771.7327

Atlantis has an exclusive offer of $99 for Travel Agents
Book now for travel through December 31,2008 and experience the wonder of Atlantis, Paradise Island firsthand. They are pleased to extend to you an exclusive travel agent rate of $99 per night for maximum stay of 3 nights. Come discover why this unique destination is consistently recognized as the very best in all the Caribbean.
Reservation requests must be faxed on company letterhead to 954-809-2342 Attn: Customer Care. For additional information call 800-ATLANTIS

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Apple Vacations has an Agent Academy
They are introducing a new course on Golf Collections
Golf vacations are one of the fastest growing segments of travel. Discover how to sell to this market and how Apple Vacations offers your golf clients more in Semester Three/Course 4 of Apple Vacations Agent Academy.
Benefits: - 500 Bonus Royalties Points for Each Course You Complete! (applied to your account upon completion of Four Courses in each Semester) - Special Hotel Promotions, Bonus Commission Coupons, and Other Exclusive Offers! - Free Listing on AppleVacations.com “Find A Travel Agent” Upon Reaching 100 passengers sold! - Advance Notice of Apple Vacations Fam Trips, Upcoming Sales, and More! - Chance to Win a Free Vacation Every Quarter! - Four Continuing Education Credits from The Travel Institute Towards Your CTA/CTC - A Certificate of Accreditation from Apple Vacations - Signage for your agency Visit TravelAgentAcademy.com for the latest from Apple Vacations Agent Academy.

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Join FAM News for a Seminar-on-Ships MS Amalegro - 7 Night Christmas Time Cruises
Nov. 23-30th - Budapest to Nuremberg
Dec. 14-21st - Nuremberg to Budapest
$880 Outside Cat. B Cabin ppdo
$91 per person port charges additional
FAM News is sponsoring Seminar-on-Ships aboard the MS Amalegro of AMA Waterways on Nov. 23-30th and Dec. 14-21st for 7-Night Christmas Time Cruise sailings from Nuremberg to Budapest (or reverse order) visiting Nuremberg with its world’s largest Christmas market, Regensburg, Passau, Linz, Melk, Vienna, and Budapest. Celebrate the magic of the wonderful winter season with a fascinating trip from historic Prague through the beauty and history of the Danube, Europe’s second largest river. Journey from Nuremberg on the Main-Danube Canal across the Continental Divide through many of the Danube’s great cities. Along the way visit charming towns where so many Christmas traditions started and marvel at beautiful vistas of enchanting Bavaria and the charming Wachau Valley.
Your river cruise will include superb dining with all meals included while cruising, quality wines from Europe’s most famous wine regions with every dinner, Cocktail Reception & Welcome Dinner, Captain’s Gala Dinner, and a daily sightseeing program including - city tour of Nuremberg, Nuremberg Christmas Market, cruise the Main-Danube Canal, crossing the Continental Divide, walking tour of Regensburg, city tour of Passau, optional excursion to Salzburg, Linz Christmas Market, Melk Benedictine Abbey tour, Wachau Valley cruise, optional evening concert in Vienna, city tour of Vienna, Vienna Christmas Market, and city tour of Budapest. Special highlights include folklore dances, lectures, theme dinners, local festivities, and on board music performances. All English language on board in a non-smoking environment (except the outside Sun Deck). Outside deluxe Category B cabins with hotel style beds and French balcony doors on the Cello Deck are available for only $880 ppdo plus $91 pp taxes & fees cruise-only (brochure cruise-only rate for category B cabins is $2,199 ppdo ). The rate is per person, cruise-only, and does not include airfare, transfers, or travel insurance. Companion rates are the same as the travel agent rate. Single Supplement is 150%.
Pre and Post Land Add-ons are available as follows:
MS Amalegro Nov. 23-30th- 2 nights post cruise hotel accommodations in Prague Nov. 30-Dec. 2nd
with breakfast daily, a Prague Guided City Tour, visit Christmas Market, and transfers from Nuremberg to Prague. $400 ppdo $640 single rate
MS Amalegro Dec. 14-21st Cruise - 2 nights pre cruise hotel accommodations in Prague Dec. 12-14th
with breakfast daily, a Prague Guided City Tour, visit Christmas Market, and transfers from Prague to Nuremberg. $400 ppdo $640 single rate

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