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| Samatian Island Lodge is offering a resident special
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Set on a small island with breath-taking views across the bronze waters of the Great Rift Valley’s Lake Baringo, Samatian offers the perfect mid-safari break. The beauty of Baringo and her surroundings is legendary – spectacular sunsets, a dazzling array of colorful bird life, Njemps fishermen continuing a trade little changed for over 200 years, and the imposing Laikipia Escarpment creating a magnificent backdrop to the lake and her inhabitants. The rates are as follows: Self-Catering Full Board |
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In the far north of Mozambique lies Pemba
Bay, the third largest natural bay in the world and the heart of Pemba
city. Thanks to the modern port, the international airport, world class
hotels and restaurants, the charm of the old city, coupled with fantastic
diving and fishing, Pemba is a tourist heaven. To the north lies the Quirimbas
Archipelago, made up of 32 coral islands including the tiny resort islands
of Matemo and Medjumbe, offering the ultimate tropical island getaway
- intimate, personal, romantic and very private. The area has never been
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| Matemo Island Resort, Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique
Matemo Island Resort is situated in the pristine Quirimbas Island Archipelago, recognised by Cognoscenti as the world’s best diving and fishing destination and consisting of some 27 islands. Matemo Island Resort will provide visitors with 24 beach chalets, restaurant, bar and pool area, and a spectacular location in which to enjoy an idyllic Mozambique island holiday. Matemo Island Resort offers a full range of water sports and island activities including diving and fishing, and is an ideal vantage point from which to explore the rich cultural history and diversity of nearby islands. The resort is ideal for family leisure, couples as well as fishing and diving enthusiasts. Matemo Island, approximately 2400 hectares in size, with palm groves, palm vegetation and vast vistas makes for island discoveries, beach walks and striking sunsets that flood the skies with dazzling hues. |
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| Medjumbe Island Resort – Quirimbas Archipelago,
Mozambique
For dedicated diving enthusiasts as well as those seeking a secluded island sanctuary, Medjumbe Island Resort will provide a private island haven unique to Africa and perfect for those romantic getaways. Deluxe accommodation consisting of 13 chalets, pool, restaurant and bar provide for a unique private, quaint island destination. Just 18 hectares in size, Medjumbe Island is teeming with bird life, including the Black Heron. Leisure fishing is offered as an activity with the opportunity of hooking a Marlin, sailfish, dogtooth tuna, mackerel, various species of kingfish and the infamous bonefish. |
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Rail Europe Rail Europe is your one source for European travel. They have the widest range of European rail products to fit your every need. In addition, they are the exclusive providers of rail in France and Switzerland and have been serving clients for more than 75 years in North America.They offer the most extensive line of European rail and rail-related travel products, covering 35 European countries. Experience the real Europe by rail! |
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| SCENIC SPLENDOUR - SWISS ALPS BY RAIL Valid from 01 Jan to 31 Dec 2007 (subject to change) Touring the Swiss Alps by rail is unforgettable: cool crisp air, blue-green glacial lakes flanked by steep hills, the brilliant white mountain peaks. First stop: Interlaken (literally meaning ‘between two lakes’). This town nestled between lakes Thun and Brienz has numerous activities for tourists including handgliding, skydiving, and skiing. From Interlaken the Golden Pass Panoramic boat will take you to Luzern for your second night-stop. From here you may take a train or steamer to Alpnachstad, and up the steepest cogwheel railway in the world (hugging the sheer Eselswand cliff face) to the top of the Dragon Mountain. From here you can see 73 alpine summits on a clear day. Package: Package Rate: USD$ 575 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Coral Strand 4* - MAHE (www.coralstrand.com)
One of Mahe's best-known medium-class resorts, the Coral Strand Hotel
also adjoins Beau Vallon Bay, the island's finest beach. Valid from 16 APR 07 – 30 JUN 07 BASED ON MIN 3 NTS STAY
on bed & breakfast in a standard room per person sharing $630, extra
night rate $75. Child rate $430, extra night $40. |
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New Emerald Cove 4* - PRASLIN (www.emerald.sc)
Built on its own private beach at Anse la Farine, the New Emerald Cove Hotel, provides the perfect gateway to one of the most distinctive islands in the world: Praslin. Anse La Farine is situated opposite the Baie Ste. Anne jetty and the Hotel is reached by short boat trip. With the sea being the only access route, the New Emerald Cove offers its lucky guests a unique experience: that of being on an island of one’s own. 09 JAN 07 – 31 MAR 07 /16 APR 07 - 31 JUL 07 /19 AUG 07 – 30 NOV 07 BASED ON MIN 4 NTS STAY (garden view superior rm ) Half Board Basis per person sharing $ 1440,extra night rate $ 215. Child rate $735, extra night $55. 09 JAN 07 – 31 MAR 07 /16 APR 07 - 31 JUL 07 /19 AUG 07
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La Reserve 4* - PRASLIN (www.lareserve-seychelles.com)
Although it's located on the next bay over from bustling Anse Volbert, La Reserve seems remote and secluded because of the hills in between and because there is virtually nothing else around this unspoiled, placid cove. From romantic thatched roof bungalows to a magnificent mansion house perched atop a huge boulder to the gourmet restaurant with al fresco dining on the jetty to the unblemished sunsets . . . it doesn't come any better. Returning guests give the staff the highest praise of any place in Seychelles. 01 MAR 07 – 31 MAR 07 /16 APR 07 – 10 JUL 07 BASED
ON MIN 3 NTS STAY (superior rm) Half Board per person sharing $ 1270,extra
night rate $ 230. Child rate $590, extra night $15. |
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It was with great excitement that Cruises
International announced to the Trade and Media last year that from December
2007 Royal Caribbean will be sailing to the Far East for the first time
since 2001. Rhapsody of the Seas has a passenger capacity of 2 435 and
sports many of Royal Caribbean’s signature features, such as: Rock-climbing
wall, Indoor/outdoor pool in a Solarium with a sliding roof; Stunnning
centrum, an open atrium featuring shopping and more; themed bars and lounges,
Adventure Ocean® Youth facilities; ShipShape®; Day Spa and Fitness
Centre and of course an Outdoor pool. The ship also has one main conference
centre with four smaller meeting rooms offering an ideal conference/incentive
alternative.
In December this year Rhapsody will debut in Singapore offering a series of short sailings that will call on Malaysia and Thailand. From there the ship continues on to Hong Kong, arriving in time for the Chinese New Year holiday celebrations and offering a series of itineraries that call on ports in Taiwan, Japan and Sanya (Hainan Island), Korea and Shanghai. Cruises range from 3 to 12 nights through to April 2008 with the added bonus that many combinations will provide a varying an enticing ‘back-to-back’ option for guests. SPECIALS 5 Night Spice Of Southeast Asia Cruise 12 Night Exotic Asia Cruise | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Royal Caribbean’s ship Freedom
of the Seas is soon to share the title “World’s Biggest”
with her new younger sister, when Liberty of the Seas enters service in
May this year. Still under construction at Aker Yards in Turku, Finland
the Liberty will weigh in at 160 000 GRT and will hold 3,634 guests double-occupancy.
Royal Caribbean has promised new programmes and attractions (yet to be
announced) along with the popular innovations introduced on Freedom such
as: FlowRider® surf simulator; the wet and wild H2O Zone Aqua Park;
cantilevered whirlpools; an ice-rink; a boxing ring; and the 1,215-square-foot
Presidential Family Suite, which sleeps up to 14.
Both ships in Royal Caribbean’s new Freedom class (with a third being added in 2008) will alternate between 7-night Western and Eastern Caribbean itineraries, departing from Miami. Liberty will depart on Saturdays and Freedom on Sundays with both ships taking guests to Royal Caribbean’s private destination Labadee. In addition, Liberty’s Western Caribbean itinerary calls in Cozumel, Mexico; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Montego Bay, Jamaica; while the Eastern Caribbean itinerary calls in San Juan, Puerto Rico; and Philipsburg, St. Maarten, allowing for a third day at sea to take advantage of all the ship has to offer. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Oceania Cruises celebrated its fourth
anniversary in January. The company has grown from a start-up brand to
a cruise company with a global presence and a fleet that sails to all
seven continents. Carrying only 684 passengers each, the Insignia, Regatta
and Nautica have already made their mark on the luxury cruise market.
Carol-Lynn Kovàcs, is your Luxury Cruise Specialist at Cruises International and said that 2007 is already selling fast. “Oceania’s new Asian itineraries have proven to be extremely popular, as are Nautica’s Inaugural voyages to Australia, New Zealand and Bali at the end of the year.” Sailing to more than 170 ports around the globe Oceania will feature maiden calls in Mahon, Spain; Porto Cervo, Italy; Cinque Terre, Italy; Monemvasia, Greece; Semarang, Indonesia; Bali, Indonesia; Komodo, Indonesia; and Darwin, Australia. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Following a $23 million dry dock, Crystal
Symphony has emerged towards the end of last year with a dazzling new
nightclub, a complete redesign of its main entertainment deck and a decidedly
sophisticated and contemporary style. Crystal Symphony’s comprehensive
refurbishment, its largest ever, has transformed all staterooms and bathrooms,
completely reconstructed a social lounge and casino, refashioned boutiques,
shops and its famed Bistro café, as well as dozens of behind the
scenes improvements.
Within the last two years Crystal Cruises has invested
in excess of $35 million dollars in new construction projects on Crystal
Symphony, expanding the stylish choices in dining, recreation and relaxation.
The luxury ship has kicked off 2007 with several Panama Canal and Mexican
Riviera cruises and will then cruises to Asia and Europe. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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