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    WestJet has a GREAT announcement for you and your clients
    WestJet eliminates fuel surcharge because they said they would Airline’s emphasis on being the best value reflected in new ad campaign
    WestJet honoured its commitment to monitor the fuel environment and remove the fuel surcharge if and when the price of fuel subsided. The airline announced the removal of the fuel surcharge, effective 1 p.m. MT 9-18-08, in acknowledgement of the recent decline in fuel prices.
    “The decision to eliminate the fuel surcharge is in line with who we are,” commented WestJet Executive Vice-President of Guest Experience and Marketing Bob Cummings. “The WestJet brand is all about caring, straight talk, trust and best value – our advertising is effective because we walk the talk.”
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    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

    Category: Agent FAM Trips, Supplier Promotions, Travel Agent Incentives, Uncategorized , | Leave a Comment

    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.

    Category: Agent FAM Trips, New Vendor Trainings, Ship & Sight Inspections, Uncategorized , | Leave a Comment

    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

    Category: Agent FAM Trips, Ship & Sight Inspections, Uncategorized , | Leave a Comment

    Don’t forget, to take advantage of our Europe Groups promotion, for the month of September 2008. You only have a few days left to book any NEW Europe 2009 group (excluding MSC MUSIC sailings) and to receive 18% commission, without using any of the MUSIC available on each one of the sailings, and having additional points to get extra amenities for your group. Promotion is available for New groups only. Not available on cancelled and /or rebooked groups. Available until September 30th, 2008.


    Princess FALL 2008 CARIBBEAN Sail 7 Days roundtrip from San Juan!
    Save $200 Per Couple on Princess vs. Royal Caribbean!
    $699 Balcony 7-Day Southern Caribbean onboard Caribbean Princess

    Category: Supplier Promotions, Uncategorized , | Leave a Comment

    Carnival wants you to Join Saskia Olson
    Business Development Director
    Southern Nevada/Fresno
    For a “Fun Ship” FAM Trip in Long Beach on November 1 – 3, 2008.

    Category: Agent FAM Trips, Ship & Sight Inspections, Uncategorized , | Leave a Comment

    Princess Cruise has 2009 Promotions
    Here are just a few examples.
    ALASKA
    Island Princess – May 11 – Gulf 7 Day – “Free Upgrade!” From: $599 Inside Standard Other dates*: May 16, 18, 23, 25 & 30
    CARIBBEAN
    Caribbean Princess – January 25 – Southern 7 Day – “$$ Off Escape Fares” From: $599 Inside Standard
    Other dates*: February 1, 8, 15 & 22; March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29; April 5 & 26; May 3 & 10
    HAWAII
    Golden Princess – January 7 – Hawaii/Roundtrip 14 Day – “$$ Off Escape Fares” From: $1,199 Inside Standard – $1,499 Outside Standard Other dates*: January 21; February 4 & 18; March 4 & 18; April 1
    MEXICO
    Sapphire Princess – January 10 – Mexico 7 Day – “$$ Off Escape Fares” From: $499 Inside Standard
    Other dates*: January 3, 17, 24 & 31; February 7, 14, 21 & 28; March 7, 14, 21 & 28; April 4, 11, 18 & 25; May 2
    ORIENT/ASIA/AUSTRALIA
    Diamond Princess – February 22 – Orient/Asia/Australia 20 Day – “$$ Off Escape Fares” From: $1,769 Inside Standard
    SOUTH AMERICA
    Star Princess – March 2 – S. Amer. Horn 14 Day – “Guaranteed” From: $1,199 Inside Standard – $1,499 Outside Standard Other dates*: March 16
    SOUTH PACIFIC
    Diamond Princess – January 5 – Aus/N. Zealand 12 Day – “Guaranteed” From: $999 Inside Standard
    Other dates*: January 17 & 29
    PANAMA CANAL
    Island Princess – January 13 – FLL/FLL 10 Day – “Free Upgrade!” From: $1,099 Inside Standard
    Other dates*: January 23; February 3, 13 & 22; March 4, 14 & 24; April 3 & 13
    WORLD
    Royal Princess – January 20 – FLL/ROM 107 Day – “Free Upgrade!” From: $19,928 Outside Standard – $19,928 Inside Standard

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    Maui Fall Specials Last Day to Book is 10/7/08!
    Destinations Resorts Hawaii WAILEA GRAND CHAMPION VILLAS: It’s the champion of condominiums in a world-class resort. Wailea Grand Champions features spacious villas in rich, country club environment. The Wailea Tennis Club is immediately adjacent, as well as the award-winning Wailea Blue Golf Course. The architecture is classic, the landscaping lush, and each villa is elegantly appointed.
    WAILEA EKAHI VILLAGE: Featuring studios, one- and two-bedroom luxury apartments, splendidly terraced on a peaceful hill, overlooking Keawakapu Beach. There are four swimming pools, paddle tennis, shuffleboard, plus the convenience of a beachfront pavilion and Hawaii’s most exquisite beaches. Wailea Grand Champion Villas
    1 Bedroom Partial Ocean was $684 now $616
    2 Bedroom Garden View was $742 now $616
    Package Includes: 5 Days Budget Compact Rental Car, Free Upgrade to Intermediate (space available) 9/19 -11/21 & 12/1-12/6/08, 5 Nights 1 BDR POV or 2 BDR GV at 1 BDR GV Accommodations, 5th Night FREE, Valid 9/19 – 12/6/08. Last Day to Book is 10/7/08. Wailea Ekahi Village
    1 Bedroom Garden View was $684 now $602 Package Includes: 5 Days Budget Compact Rental Car, Free Upgrade to Intermediate (space available) 9/19 -11/21 & 12/1-12/6/08, 5 Nights Condo Accommodations at reduced rate, 5th Night FREE, Valid 9/19 – 12/6/08. Last Day to Book is 10/7/08
    Category: Supplier Promotions, Uncategorized , | Leave a Comment