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Issue 54:
January 2007 |
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LET US GET YOU OUT OF TOWN NOW!
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Maui
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Outrigger Royal Kahana
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Beachfront resort
condominium nestled
between Kaanapali Beach
and Kapalua Bay with
stunning views of the
islands of Molokai and
Lanai. From
$1668.33pp* |
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Royal Scenic
is offering eight Cool
and Chic options in
conjunction with its
Sensational New York
program, which runs
through March. The basic
program includes
airfare, hotel taxes and
service charges and
three night’s
accommodation with
prices starting at $618.
Some Cool Options
include a “Dinner in
Style With a Broadway
Show,” or a “Dinner in
Style Plus Trendy
Nightclubs.” |
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TOUCHSTONE TRAVEL NEWS
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Spotlight on Hawaii
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President
& Owner of Touchstone
Travel, Sonia Kurmey has
visited Hawaii over 25
times and is truly a
Hawaiian expert. |
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Waikiki Tip -
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WARDROBE: |
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The islands of Hawaii
have many diverse
ecosystems, each with
different climates. For
example, the tops of
Mauna Kea (Big Island)
and Mt. Haleakala (Maui)
get snow in the winter
while it is in the 70's
at beaches around the
islands. Consider what
activities you plan to
enjoy, and then pack. If
you plan to explore
trails through
rainforests bring shoes
you don’t mind getting
really muddy. If you
plan to walk the lava
fields of Volcano’s
National Park on the Big
Island keep in mind that
some lava is very sharp
and proper hiking shoes
are necessary. Just be
casual. You do not need
to bring a suit, dress
slacks, or fancy cloths.
The attitude and dress
code for the islands is
"hang loose" even at the
fanciest of
restaurants.
CALL SONIA TO BOOK YOUR
NEXT VACATION TO HAWAII. |
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PLANE TALK
Caribbean
Airlines,
the new national carrier of Trinidad and
Tobago, began operations on January 1 as
British West Indies Airways (BWIA) faded out
of the picture. The new carrier offers
Antigua, Barbados, Guyana, Jamaica, St.
Lucia, St. Maarten, Suriname and Trinidad
and Tobago in the Caribbean and it provides
service from Toronto as part of its
international gateways.
WestJet
launches biz pass:
WestJet has launched a “Travel Pass” for
business travelers flying between Toronto,
Ottawa and Montreal. Available for travel
through May 31, the pass costs $1,700 and is
good for 10 one-way flights (including all
taxes, fees and surcharges). According to
officials, the pass offers significant
savings and flexibility with guests able to
transfer the passes between colleagues,
friends and family members. The offer is not
available in combination with other fares
and all Travel Passes must be purchased by
Jan. 31.
United
Airlines
today unveiled initial details about the
previously announced $165 million upgrade to
its international widebody fleet that
includes a new luxurious United First Suite,
which provides passengers with more privacy,
personal space and comfort on overseas
flights. The new suite was designed to be
the optimal space to work, sleep or relax
while enjoying the latest entertainment and
exclusive amenities. The new First Suite is
nearly three inches wider than the existing,
United First Suite and reclines to multiple
angles or serves as a flat 6-foot, 6-inch
bed.
Porter Airlines has added some
comfort to its flying experience-giving
passengers departing from or arriving at
Toronto City Centre Airport (TCCA) a
completely climate-controlled environment
with the recent installation of new covered
walkways from airport gates to the aircraft.
Passengers are protected from the weather
during aircraft boarding and deplaning. The
TCCA installation also allows two aircraft
to simultaneously board or deplane
passengers, improving turnaround times and
schedule reliability.
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Queen Mary 2
is getting set to make
maritime history when it
makes its maiden call to
San Francisco, Feb. 4-5.
A rare overnight visit,
Queen Mary 2’s arrival
in the “City by the Bay”
will be its only visit
to the West Coast in
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Thousands
of maritime enthusiasts
and well-wishers are
expected to view the
ship as it sails beneath
the Golden Gate Bridge
surrounded by a flotilla
of ships, yachts and
escorted by San
Francisco fire boats.
Queen Mary 2 is the most
magnificent ocean liner
ever built. Her every
detail harkens to the
Golden Age of Ocean
Travel, while providing
one of the most modern
cruise experiences on
earth. She's a true heir
to the timeless
elegance, legacy and
inspiration of the great
Cunard liners of legend.
You'll
notice it the moment you
walk through her doors
into her soaring Grand
Lobby, and be awed from
the first instance you
experience the famous
Cunard White Star
ServiceSM.
Call our office to book
one of her many
itineraries.
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TRANS FAT Removed
from menu!
Royal Caribbean International will
be the first cruise line to begin
removing trans fats from its menus;
a process it said will be complete
by the end of 2007. Trans fat is a
byproduct of chemically hydrogenated
vegetable oil and has been linked to
diabetes, high blood pressure and
high cholesterol. In addition, Loews
Hotels properties in the U.S. and
Canada and Walt Disney Co. and
Universal Parks & Resorts theme
parks in the U.S. revealed similar
plans to eliminate trans fats from
their menus this year. Meanwhile,
JetBlue is already offering a 100%
trans fat-free selection of snacks
and beverages.
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Passport Canada
is experiencing a sharp
increase in passport
applications due to
upcoming new US
requirements for air
travel to the United
States and is advising
travelers who don't need
a passport right away to
wait until the spring.
To avoid congestion,
delays, and waiting time
at its offices, Passport
Canada recommends that
Canadians send their
applications by mail or
bring their applications
to a Service Canada or
Canada Post receiving
agent.
A
complete checklist
identifying the steps in
the passport application
process, as well as the
location of Passport
Canada offices and
Canada Post/Service
Canada receiving agents,
is available at
www.passportcanada.gc.ca
or by calling
1-800-567-6868. Starting
Jan. 23, Canadians
flying into the US will
be required to carry a
valid passport.
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Disposable Underwear
– OneDerWear disposable underwear
are not just for travelers. These
100% biodegradable cotton briefs
come in a variety of styles and
sizes for both men and women. They
are economical and certainly packing
friendly; reduce luggage size and
weight to make room for lots of
shopping.
*Some
restrictions may apply.
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