Volcanoes, Polar Bears & Lincoln Lore Highlighted in Tour Lineup
by Andrew Sheivachman /Journese Adds Luxury Costa Rica Vacations
For the first time, Journese is offering 35 handpicked private excursions, adventures, resort enhancements and other commissionable activities across Costa Rica. Arenal, Guanacaste, Manuel Antonio, Monteverde, Puntarenas and San Jose all have new experiences. Highlights include private excursions to Arenal Volcano along with whitewater rafting and zip lining.
Train Tour Features Polar Bear Viewing
The Great Canadian Travel Company is launching a three-day train tour for wildlife enthusiasts, which includes two nights of polar bear viewing. The $1,975 programs includes round trip air between Winnipeg and Churchill, two nights of accommodation and a full-day vehicle excursion to view bears.
Tauck Taps Lincoln Expert
Harold Holzer, consultant to Steven Spielberg on the film Lincoln, will speak to Tauck guests during the Oct. 19 departure of the “Most Hallowed Ground” Civil War tour. Holzer will speak to the group in Gettysburg, Penn., on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Gettysburg Address.
Trafalgar Launches Agent Deals
Until June 18, Trafalgar is offering agents $500 bonus commission for group sizes of ten or more on its 2014 USA, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica, Panama and South America itineraries. Agents can also lock in 2013 rates for 2014 travel, and get land savings with the 10% early payment discount of up to $1,600.
Pleasant Holidays Launches Tahiti Sale
A savings of $500 is available through Sept. 30 on Pleasant Holidays’ vacations to Moorea, Tahiti. Added values include free room upgrades, early check-in and a complimentary Belvedere Lookout tour per person. The sale is valid for air-inclusive vacations of seven nights or longer booked by July 7. Pleasant Holidays is also offering an agent trip giveaway for the top three agents with the highest bookings based on revenue to Tahiti including airfare.
Travel Impressions Adds Mexico Offer
Every third night is free at select AMResorts in Mexico for bookings with Travel Impressions. The resorts include Zoetry Wellness & Spa Resorts, Secrets Resorts & Spas, Dreams Resorts & Spas, Now Resorts & Spas and Sunscape Resorts & Spas. Agents also earn $25 bonus American Express Gift Cheque on reservations of a minimum five nights through June 30.
Free Airfare on Galapagos Cruises
International Expeditions is offering free airfare of up to $1,400 per person on three small-ship Galapagos expedition cruises departing Aug. 23, Sept. 6 and Sept 20, 2013. The 10-day cruises take place aboard the newly renovated 32-guest yacht, the M/V Evolution. The cruise is priced from $5,098, which includes accommodations and all excursions.
Brendan Vacations Adds to Hotel Collection
The five-star luxury Ashford Castle hotel in west Ireland has been added to Brendan Vacations’ affiliate and sister company, The Red Carnation Hotel Collection. The 13th century castle includes 83 bedrooms, dining room, drawing room, nine-hole golf course and a spa.
