thailandwelcomes visitors back jaxfax august 2010 the travel agents’ path to profits 20 australia experiencing sydney 28 poland fall in love with warsaw 32 scandinavian smorgasbord 42 egypt beyond pyramids 53 argentina maté malbec 54 belize inland/island vacations 58 dutch islands easy as a-b-c<!TEKI!>the chopin year 2010 fryderyk is one of most famous citizens warsaw. he spent first 20 years his life in city. took piano lessons here and over acquired significance polish nationality. gave concerts warsaw salons before going into exile. it also here, st. cross church, that heart rests. museum possesses largest collection related objects world. there are many places connected with great composer. salon at krakowskie przedmiescie street especially note-worthy, as monument royal lazienki park where take place from may to september week- ends. walk footsteps – your mp3 guide here: www.um.warszawa.pl/chopin2010/ for additional information about please visit us online at: www.chopin2010.pl old town on unesco trail historic center oldest (12th century) part town. cultural capital two squares market new trans- formed during summer a musical stage which highly ap- preciated jazz place, theatre arena, an art gallery under sky. romantic streets descending vistula river vibrant music numerous restaurants cafés former bourgeois tenement houses extremely popular spots visitors they pulsate until late night hours. churches can be found town: 14th-century john’s chapel, martin’s church gracious mother god church. town, completely destroyed world war ii, was faithfully restored listed natural heritage site. through centuries we recommend taking along route, interesting this historical road joining castle palaces Łazienki wilanów. has been created charm- ing stroll past their ecclesiastical at- mosphere marvelous magnate residencies, palaces, course, shops. route journey our modern times, come fall love warsaw! welcome<!TEKI!>modern warsaw is an extremely dynamic city with new hotels, apartment buildings and offices appearing seemingly every day. hous- ing estates shopping centers are springing up like mushrooms after the rain there have been some major changes in skyline over recent years. skyscrapers imaginative con- structions (with several still being built) by renowned polish international architects proof that warsaw, steeped as it history, a future! cultural capital full of life vitality, offers whole host entertain- ments to suit taste pocket. artistically, rightly proud its art collections housed at national museum, royal palace, palace wilanow on island, well more zacheta gallery centre ujazdowski palace. among city’s many art-related festivals biannual poster expo- sition theatre confrontations. warsaw’s galleries theatres always happy welcome visitors guests really excel when exhibition town. widely acclaimed music, also classical music enthusiasts rich box delights. there’s impressive opera house, smaller stage cameral concert hall, na- tional stages roma buffo which will impress even most demanding connoisseur. hosting num- ber internationally-recognised events such interna- frederic chopin piano competition, gardens festival, his europe, ‘chopiniana’ – chopin’s days temporary festival “warsaw’s autumn”, mozart stanistaw moniuszko vocal competition has wealth all tastes. perhaps surprisingly, jazz scene jvc summer open-air old town setting alight year. does chill out, salsa, hip hop blues celebrated bars clubs. annual orange provides star-studded glitz glamour un- doubtedly staging multimedia effects. past celebrates heritage number fes- tivals, while acknowledging devastation world war two darker days. this variety quality experience give edge gain title european culture 2016. artistic praga thedistrictofpragalocatedontherightbankofthevistulawasonceand throughout centuries independent was only officially incorporated into end 18th century. for years secondary part city; not damaged during wars currentlybecominganinterestingdistrictwhichhasbeenchosenbyartistsfor their ateliers, alternative theatres. fashionable clubs postin- dustrial transformed centers, cinemas, created specific atmosphere district. you encounter streets preserved historic architecture; street lamps, pre-war paving one kind, rózycki market place. biggest attractions praga, especially children, zoo. culture…history…beauty<!TEKI!>judaica the jewish population of warsaw was more than 30% pre-war population. it europe’s second and 4th largest jews in world (after new york, moscow chicago). hundreds schools li- braries were open, over 130 different papers published. there theatres sport clubs. among these inhabitants writer nobel prize laureate, isaac bashevis singer, composer pianist, władysław szpilman prominent actress, ida kaminska. therefore is not surprising to find so many places where culture resonates down through time. nozyk synagogue, picturesque prózna street, a cemetery theater are only beginning walk traces judaica. also commemorating tragic pages warsaw’s history such as umschlagplatz, monument ghetto heroes, section wall on sienna street. city keen reflect its diversity cel- ebrates heritage every september singer festival, one most important events city’s calendar. ’red’ capital palace science located center recognizable buildings warsaw. built 1955 still highest building (234.5 m) navigational aid – serving tourists. evokes strong controversy. architecture mdm marszałkowska housing district deserves attention from those looking for recent past. main el- ement great, perhaps unique world, stalinist, socio-realist urban develop- ment. constitution square, designed with thought political rallies mind, characteristic candelabra lighting fixtures massive statues workers cur- rently busiest parts city, but today completely every- day character style. further out mausoleum soviet soldiers pole mokotowskie, popular parks walks, equally impressive. green according many, colour 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fitness center yoga studio. 800-san- dals www.sandals.com hotelupdate www.jaxfax.com august 2010 13 sandalsresorts<!TEKI!>by evelyn kanter t he political emergency that prompted the post- ponement of annual thailand travel mart to september is over, and even though tourism offi- cials are optimistic temporary crisis will not have long-term consequences, royal thai government working hard rebuild confidence in country’s reputation as a welcoming host. internally, means quickly addressing damage sustained bangkok’s infrastructure externally, rebuilding confi- dence product—both time for upcoming peak season. it’s important know 99% country, “especially destinations where international travelers prefer go, were involved protests,” said srisuda wanapinyosak, director tourist authority office eastern u.s. canada. “perhaps most dif- ficult element us was interruption what people love do, which welcome visitors with grace warmth,” she added. “it culture be placed temporarily on hold.” one thailand’s major industries, contributing nearly 7% gdp accounting an equal percentage jobs. visitor numbers had been climbing steadily since 2003 sars scare 2004 bird flu epidemic affected asian destinations, well tsunami devastated southern islands including phuket. worldwide economic setback 2008 other instability did measurable effect an- 14 www.jaxfax.com august 2010 welcomes back phra thinang utthayan phumisathian bang pa-in, ayutthaya tedfolke<!TEKI!>come and find your own wonder in amazing thailand! the seven wonders of thailand, whatever you’re looking for, you’ll it here. definition wonder, it’s waiting for you. could be gorgeous thai beaches or spectacular heritage. any one wonders. but thing is sure. thailand always makes possible you to wonder. thailand. www.tourismthailand.org 1-800-thailand<!TEKI!>16 www.jaxfax.com august 2010 nual tourism numbers, which have been between 14 and 15 million visitors annually since 2007, according to tat. the thai economy is so strong that world bank predicts an overall growth rate in of 6.2%. it a momentum officials do not want lose. red shirt demonstrations began mid-march truly only affected one area bangkok, but are partly responsible nonetheless for significant decline arrivals at suvarnab- humi international airport during april may, beginning rainy shoulder season summer’s low when normally slackens. same time, traffic phuket was up significantly, has run- ning as much 70% more than last year, depending on month. phuket, thailand’s largest island world’s top beach destinations, now second in- ternational gateway. recent years become major destination charters from europe growing hub re- gional flights asia australia. internally, government launched program commer- cial incentives, including cash handouts interest loans, ensure small medium-sized businesses directly af- fected by unrest could remain solvent lay off staff. plus, effort revive own domestic mar- ket launched. further strengthen economy, additional tax breaks being extended foreign corpora- tions with regional operating headquarters thailand employees stationed there. surprisingly, part recovery ef- fort directed visitors, especially prime north american market. tat’s long-term marketing themes such “amazing thailand” unchanged, along core message excellent value, hospitality, culture environmental appreciation. incentives watch new measures include waiving visa fees faster processing visas; reduced landing car- riers joint in-bound lines. there fam trips available travel agents, media mice event planners. social efforts enhanced, you can expect see product seminars road shows u.s. also stepped its corporate sponsorships, example, july jaguar xj luxury sedan southeast co-sponsoring six senses raceweek sailing regatta. cluded “jaguar driving experience” rally. worked hotel providers offer discounts other packages incentivize tourism. “bangkok bouncing back” promotion metropolitan bangkok offers rates starting $80 night, plus 30% dis- counts extras dining spa treatments. pro- motion coincides hotel’s opening restaurant celebrated australian chef david thompson, repli- cates michelin-starred he created halkin london. accor hospitality (www.accor.com) offering cash-back credits $500 thb per room night spend serv- ices within branded hotels resorts destinations samui chiang mai. centive any pullman, mgallery novotel property; $250 grand mercure hotel; $150 accor’s ibis all seasons proper- ties. through sept. 30th. “asia best deals” $39 us western (www.bestwestern.com) properties pattaya, krabi. additionally, bwrewards members earn ten points every dollar spent. late august, mandarin oriental mai (www.mandarinoriental.com) sponsoring first dhara dhevi golf challenge. guests play 18-hole round each three leading local courses. price ($66,888 or about $2,063 usd double) includes four-nights suite, transfers treatment. spring indication confidence thai- land’s magosteen resort opened june after extensive renovation rebranding golden tulip (www.goldentulipmangosteen.com). indigo just started construc- tion upscale wireless road, home bangkok’s diplomatic district trendy restaurants. favorites, old crafts markets around on-going lure visitors. damnoen saduak floating market hour west city. canals crowded long-tail boats, some them kitchens feeding traders tourists, others stocked everything woven straw hats spices expensive handmade artwork, there’s covered stalls alongside water. over noon, get early buys smallest crowds. chatuchak weekend downtown flea market, art gallery entirely fascinating. size several football fields, it’s crammed saturday sunday 15,000 selling any- thing think of. something like, stop bargain it, because if pass might find stall again, even care- ful backtracking. tour must magical palace, confection gilded roofs sculptures, fearsome monkey statues beautiful paintings, wat pho temple, where famous reclining buddah resides. van- tage spot photo his inlaid pearl feet, cam- era set wide angle sweep length block-long body. historic ayutthaya, tahilandnto<!TEKI!>what specific actions have been taken to show tourists that it is once again safe travel anywhere in thailand? the tourism authority of thailand, to- gether with royal thai government, hosting a mega media fam trip for total 500 representatives from around world starting july 12th. we want tell thailand now and just as amazing used be. are ready welcome travel- ers back land smiles. tat will be one largest expos region. mart, which scheduled sep- tember 8-10, our venue business opportunity industry. effect do you predict or hope "wel- come thailand" campaign on this summer? since most plan arrange their vacations far ahead time, espe- cially when they involve traveling halfway across world, hard say at point if bring sum- mer. however, expect see an in- crease arrivals by fall regain confidence international travelers. it’s interesting mention rather interest- ing phenomenon experienced regard question traveler safety. make fact phuket continued even bangkok dropped off during crisis? being island country beautiful white-sand beaches, so much variety activities wide range accommodations available any budget, has always thailand’s leading tourist destination decades. also easily accessi- ble many direct flights well chartered flights. resourceful travelers aware over miles rarely affected political unrest. highlighted few key reasons attracted visitors, especially first-time great value destination. i’m curious hear why think such staggering percentage (61%) de- cide return? fortunate attractions, cultural natural alike. warmth welcoming nature population created repu- tation hospitality ranked us among top 5 places comes friendly locals. thai- “value money” attracts who desire exotic experience. people visit bound again. increased focus eco- community-based helping develop appreci- ation people? ecotourism emphasizes concept local participation. because known friendliness wel- coming hospitality, these types allow mingle interact locals more appreciated feel able experience aspect beyond typical attractions. can give idea look some road shows product semi- nars planned? planning organize “amaz- usa” 2011. number tour operators u.s. participate major event new york organizes seminars agents occa- sionally. next seminar conducted trade - retailing expo or- lando, fl (sept. 12-14). website www.tourismthailand.org august 2010 www.jaxfax.com 17 exclusive interview — ryley hartt srisuda wanapinyosak, director, tat-ny thailand: path renewal capital ancient siam, easy day-trip excursion bangkok, hour away. majestic temple ruins, dat- mid-1400s, mute testament fabulous king- dom lost history. glorious siamese culture captured two theater ex- periences. siam namarit complex includes re-cre- historic village outdoors, huge indoor combines las vegas cirque du soleil world-class staging special effects. dancers fly wings, boats sail water-filled on-stage canal, horses elephants parade embroidered finery. than 150 musicians costumes ko racha page 18  tahilandnto<!TEKI!>18 www.jaxfax.com august 2010 travaganza a memorable evening. more traditional is the thai puppet show at aksra theater, each three-foot tall requires three people to manipulate it, and unlike western pup- pet shows, puppeteers are on stage an integral part of performance. tat also marketing nakhon nayok province just 80 miles from bangkok as eco-tourism destination, for its cas- cading waterfalls, streams hiking biking trails. chiang mai northern highlands both romantic pristine, with luxurious mountain resorts rustic lodges set among thickly forested mountains. eco-tourism, elephants culture tribes main attraction here, along famous night market. lisu lodge 24-room hideaway managed by vil- lagers whose ancestors settled here southern china tibet in 1800s. furniture hand-carved bamboo teak surrounding jungle, water heated solar power. lunches dinners multi-dish banquets served family-style open-air thatched-roof hut. village’s school children, dressed native costumes, perform dances one or two evenings week. women known their intricate em- broidery, there’s small crafts market here. my tour lage included stop shop instrument-maker, communal herb farm, local shaman. income supports schools hospital. it vivid example community-based tourism. patara elephant farm rescue facility abused un- wanted zoos work hauling heavy loads. beyond returning them health, patara’s goal in- crease reforestation golden triangle training ele- phants return wild. visitor who spends day assigned his her own bathe feed, cluding leading bareback riding creature river giving spa-like scrub bristle brush. be intelligent family-oriented. what be- comes evident when you care playfulness. getting two-ton splashing happily get out prodding similar two-year- old child bathtub. jungle flight thailand’s largest zip-line facility, pro- tected preserve 30 mai. there than 20 zips, longest which some 300 meters. guides all village, baan nam khong, trained french equipment maker petz, supervised construction performs regular maintenance. it’s full-day excursion through thickets delicate orchids ferns massive trees, including picnic lunch en route, lots good-natured ribbing guides. shorter course possible. charm islands mélange white sand beaches edged soaring cliffs, picturesque fishing villages, sports miraculous sunsets. not surprisingly, this primary destination honeymooners. ko samui lures divers wind-surfers, especially south coast. mu ang thong marine national park cludes 40 smaller ideal secluded snorkeling kayaking. kadaechae monkey center trains pig-tailed monkeys pick coconuts trees. big buddha beach named 36-foot statue seated that dominates temple alongside beach. several hotels offering free third promotion mid-october. krabi offers dramatic coastline limestone cliffs jut into sea. luxury rayavadee resort (www.rayavadee.com) has best views beaches, pool hugs inland cliff. protected diving, 700 rock climbing bouldering routes bolted cliff faces around rai le phi is- lands, mid-way between phuket accessible speedboat either, popular coves clear turquoise waters. island, most cosmopoli- tan, thriving town dotted temples, pop- ular pa tong range 530-room katathani (www.katathani.com) intimate boutique properties such banyan tree villa hotel (www.banyantree.com) amanpuri (www.amanre- sorts.com). excursions activities includes tours pearl farms rang yai trekking mountains, tournament-level golf courses. coral reefs attract snorkelers. further information call tourism authority thai- land 1-800-thailand visit www.tourismthailand.org tedfolke buddhas wat chai mongkol ayutthaya<!TEKI!>south pacific hotels: bula fiji highlights new offerings by bill becken a n agent’s more adventurous and romantic clients will delight in the incredible remote paradises of pacific. region includes island countries territories large small, mostly tucked under equator, from australia west to easter island, chile, east other destinations on or above such as papua guinea, micronesia, kiribati hawaii. lodgings across are naturally diverse. those most memorable back their guests right up surrounding native culture. notable for this is musket cove resort (www.musket- covefiji.com), fiji’s mamanuca islands, just half-hour’s boat trip denarau 600-acre, integrated development near nadi, site international airport. also largest malolo lailai lagoon’s resorts, which include plantation with expansive conference facilities, lo- mani an adults-only refuge. agent may wisely choose nothing-succeeds-like-success approach, focusing nations identified paradise that field about 20 holistic hotels. these would be fiji, cook french polynesia (tahiti), macau, caledonia, samoa vanuatu. within single nations, diverse landmasses one usually encounters—islands, atolls, coves, la- goons, etc. example, galaxy than 322 is- lands organized groups like yasawas mamanucas two main islands vanua levu (with its former national capital savusavu) vitu lat- ter-day suva). agents, tourism boards, industry suppliers descend exchange (bfte) trade show, held annually may, premier showcase hospitality region. it was hosted sofitel (the features worldmark resort, westin, radis- son, sheraton, hilton, sheraton villas, golf & racquet club, adjacent championship course). “denarau, attract aussies, kiwis, chinese, germans, everyone,” says mike parker-brown, spokesman fiji. “there’s message here denarau, evoked villas private moorings, line waterways bedecked palms, plants flowers: pa- cific, beachcomber lifestyles yesteryear have become vacation styles today.” customary, show’s 2010 iteration featured hotels resorts not aussie-kiwi-fiji axis, but en- chanting places american samoa, solomon tahiti, tonga causing special buzz at show air route hong kong, “which has opened markets assist growing market basin,” said david voss, bfte planning committee’s chair. “plus opens europe via code share cathay pacific.” standout tradeshow included newly tweaked entries broad range categories. boutique category, tokoriki (www.toko- riki.com) remains savvy choice couples, whether newly- weds, honeymooners, marrieds, lovers. cove, it’s hour’s ride nadi. exudes both sensualism fijian hospitality. all 34 bures socked away lush tropical gardens, yet beach steps one’s deck. rooms air-condi- tioned boast king beds. each outdoor in- door shower. combine elevated views ones’ own horizon-edge plunge pool. good slogan place might be, “arrive guest, stay lover, leave mate,” (in aussie sense). outer-island type, abound pacific, particularly fielded 15 sellers bfte, six. several lie raratonga, including little polynesian (www.little- polynesian.com), fully redeveloped 2006 award win- ner category. raratonga—such crown moana sands, muri club—the come-hithers clude white sandy beach, protected lagoon, common pool, congenial pool area. tahiti’s six hilton chain three re- sorts moorea bora bora, five-star radisson plaza overlooking exotic black sand matavai bay, and, best represented, manage- ment (spm), operator least 11 branded properties, namely, hiltons, polynesia’s pearl spas, much acclaimed le taha’a spa (a member prestigious relais chateaux group), newest hotel, manava suite tahiti. polynesia, spm properties located nine different spread among fp’s various chains, society tuamotus marquesas. “these secluded, hideaways built traditional style, using materials,” alain campignon, spm’s zealand repre- sentative. “they were designed blend into totally un- spoiled beauty characterizes fp, couldn’t agree more: throughout region, scores establishments busy evolving engage future dreamy, enchanting ways quite worthy par- adise. visit www.spmhotels.com asia &the panoramic view august www.jaxfax.com 19 fijinto<!TEKI!>20 asia & the south pacific www.jaxfax.com august 2010 australia: ten things to experience in sydney by harold harbaugh w hen i see it on a list of best cities world, smile and say, “good ya, sydney!” sydneysiders love be outdoors have created for themselves an eden glass steel right near beaches. even now, having visited seven times, find impos- sible not constantly delighted here. 1. harbor bridge, lovingly nicknamed old coathanger, is sydney’s number one attraction. its bridgeclimb has en- chanted more than 2 million visitors since first being offered 1998. tethered together groups 12, participants slowly approach span’s 440 feet summit where, arms up-thrust, they celebrate life’s golden moments. depression project completed 1933, beloved bridge was then known as iron lung because kept economy breath- ing, stimulus package turned icon. especially long at 1,650 feet, prescient designers made wide enough future development—seven car lanes, bus, two train, and, sydney, cycle path pedestrian lane. 2. opera house, nuns’ scrum, arguably tie place if global recognition wow factor are factored in. minimum, should take frequently given hour tour jørn utzon’s almost 40 year-young, gull- winged design that he never saw completed. maxi- mum, play theaters, hear concert, or thrill opera. 3. rocks, australia’s oldest neighborhood. adjacent cir- cular quay, harbor/hub, rocks delights no matter how many times you visit excellent visitors’ centre, shops, restaurants, historic buildings, like cadman’s cottage. there 1788, preservation assured when gov- ernment bought entire area 1900. clearly, series wise civic decisions into perfect blend tourist magnet real community. 4. darling harbor, entertainment/convention/cultural complex cockle bay contains four top at- tractions, powerhouse. said largest museum, enchants with 400,000 display objects ranging from curious, elaborate strasburg clock nasa space station. 5. wildlife harbor’s newest large traction, offers up-close views unusual flora fauna. you’re going outback, this next thing. featuring nine different, painstakingly recreated habi- tats remote kimberley, can watch koalas doze view face-to-face incredibly poisonous snakes reptiles behind glass. sww compactly displays “the world’s collection aussie animals” according where magazine. 6. door aquarium 12,000 in- digenous aquatic animals including cute platypuses, which smaller anticipated, much-feared salt water crocodile, is, put mildly, larger expected. fact, my ducked down eyes poking out lost balance shocking entirety. favorite experience, however, ecosystem, some sporting actual seals. purposefully built around them. 7. initial national maritime appreciated emphasis special relationship ex- ists between australia united states despite vast ocean separating us. nms’s replica captain james cook’s endeavour mentions were three american colonists 1770 voyage australia. wel- come wall reminded me continent-country ac- cepted immigrants every other country just states. world war ii 1977, europeans, mainly greeks italians, arrived. fascinating facts accompany cel- australianto houseasia &the<!TEKI!>august 2010 www.jaxfax.com asia & the south pacific 21 ebrating australians’ love of water activities. spirit aus- tralia, world’s reportedly fastest boat, is here. another inter- esting display explores treacherous sydney to hobart race held every year on december twenty-sixth, since 1945. 8. harbor’s north shore, city manly has its own aquarium (oceanworld), but that’s not reason why made my top ten. that would be one-way spit walk, a tough rewarding 4 6 hour hike around coves, along beaches, and up stunning promontories. bus takes walkers back their starting point, cold drink, lots self- congratulation, fond memories. 9. australian museum clustered with other sights, it’s worth effort across enormous hyde park explore. australia’s premier natural history museum, it was es- tablished way in 1827 by forward-looking emigrants who saw need for value preserving uniqueness. now oldest does look age due vivid displays ever-changing exhibits. 2009, exam- ple, egyptian treasures: art pharaohs from munich’s kun- sthistorisches thrilled visitors. 10. i didn’t take rivercat circular quay paramatta until seventh visit, compelling enough make cut at number eleven historic properties old- est public building, old government house, are there because this up-river became sydney’s farming community shortly after founding. paramatta’s visitors’ centre fine thoughtful permanent temporary further information australia visit tourism www.tourism.australia.com or www.australia.com unwto pata join support thailand world organization (unwto) pa- cific travel association (pata) have conveyed strong industry as coun- try returns normalcy following political unrest earlier year. attending special meeting international solidarity thai tourism, both parties commended recovery measures undertaken collab- oration private sector country expressed unwavering national community. while recent capital bangkok provinces been brought under control, events had significant impact flow tourists, major source jobs export revenues country. quick show key in- dustry implement close partnership sector. speaking event, secretary-general, taleb rifai, ceo, gregory duffell, stated intention work closely accelerate process country’s industry. seen impacted past, sars pandemic 2003, tsunami 2004 closure suvarn- abhumi airport 2008. nevertheless, proved ex- tremely resilient, bouncing stronger each time. participants confidence recover rapidly, especially given commit- ment people dustry. vietnam golf destinations link new routes announced airlines linked two destinations. june 30, viet- nam revived dalat-danang service, making tended holidays—golf otherwise—far more convenient. dalat home palace club, most acclaimed course mile-high gem opened 1930s garnered slew awards publications prestigious digest (usa) asian monthly. danang area, vietnam’s develop- ment-mad central coast, witnessed opening world-class facilities past 10 months—the colin montgomerie-designed montgomerie links greg norman-designed dunes club. comprehensive golf-marketing cooperative designed promote www.vietnamgolf- coast.com. club separated nothing boundary marker; they share same swath sandy coastline. revival these airline routes, three courses short, 30- minute flight. will operate 70-seat atr72 air- craft one-hour route, flying mondays, wednesdays, fridays sundays. linked, via multiple daily flights, hubs hanoi ho chi minh city. &the news best buys honorable mention runner ups include taronga zoo where transfixed komodo dragon applauded elephant habitat. luna park’s grinning clown old-style amusement entrance visible many points cluding quay. restored customs house cir- cular great guest-friendly library, an under-the-floor city-model, café sydney, one city’s restaurants. his- tory aboriginal beginnings present. tower oztrek and, being ver- tigo-inducing glass-floored, outdoor observation deck. syd- ney olympic 2000 games. main arena cost $690 million build almost completely renovated only years later become aussie rules football cricket venue. gallery wales emphasizes purely art, com- pelling indigenous collection. bondi beach, accessible bus, curve people-covered sand surrounded eclectic restaurants shops epitomize beach culture. vacluse wentworth family’s im- pressive estate, trust treasure. blue mountains west easily train worthy several days exploration, if you one, focus sisters, some distinctive outcroppings, attractions them.<!TEKI!>22 asia & the south pacific www.jaxfax.com august 2010 $7999india this 15-day india and himalayas itinerary in- corporates culture, adventure, food spa into a luxury tour for when only best will suffice. through april 2011, fit tours’ edition package includes non-stop flights from jfk on air india, transfers, 12 nights in 5 star hotel accommodations, private driver ground transportation between cities (air-condi- tioned), breakfasts, 3 dinners, english speaking guides, ra- jasthani folk entertainment an open jeep jungle safari ranthambore national park. visit www.fittours.com $999 china champion holidays’ supervalue tour—cover- ing beijing, suzhou, shanghai,the great wall of china, for- bidden city, ancient grand canal,shanghai museum art history more—is available with departures november february 2011. price round trip transpacific u.s., airport trans- fers escorted tours admissions professional eng- lish guide, 7 deluxe accommodations full american breakfast 18 meals, including peking duck dinner. spaces are limited. details, www.china- discovery.com/supervalue.asp $1695fiji experience romantic fiji 8-day va- cation travel2. tokoriki island resort invites guests to share picnic beach, snorkel amidst tropical fish, enjoy candlelit also 1 night at sofitel spa, all car launch transfers island, bottle sparkling wine, honeymoon gift basket pic- nic 2. call 888-801-6663 or www.travel2.com $3909tahiti goway, conjunction hotels, is offering “tahiti value vacations” tahiti moorea resorts 9 11 $3,909 per person. 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to availability. cancellation fee: $100 usd plus any additional fees, if applicable. outbound/ inbound change: 100 fares do not include taxes, fees and airport charges up to 360 usd, including september 11th security fee maximum $10 per round-trip. best airline central eastern europe* reservations: 212-789-0970. fall love kimberly krol p erched on edge an exciting redevelopment, is poised reinvent itself once again. a strong heritage keen sense future has transformed poland’s capital city into one most cosmopolitan destinations world. offer- ing interesting juxtaposition old new, prime example maintaining past even eye firmly planted future. modern currently undergoing $2 billion citywide up- grade, preparation for euro 2012 soccer championship, which will be held polish capital. vast infrastructure im- provements east-west subway line, national stadium beltway encircling sustain grow- traffic flow. tram service gradually increased, while bridge development over vistula river, bisects warsaw. visitors, copernicus science center soon open city’s riverbank (www.kopernik.org.pl). large amount been aimed at bringing at- tractions picturesque, but so far underuti- lized, riverfront area. improvement, further defines its ever-in- creasing role as player world marketplace. since end soviet occupation 1989, worked build economy business. six years ago, joined european union, today country, 1.7 million inhabitants are enjoying bustling economy, rela- tively unaffected economic crisis that hit addition growing structure, low rate unemployment, fastest economies eu, shows no signs slowing down. uncovering despite quest modernity, retained old- charm quaint appeal. neither side warsaw— metropolis or scenic yore—overpowers other. following 1944 uprising subsequent destruction city, people had foresight rebuild their beautiful almost exactly it stood before devastation, remarkable feat was executed pride precision. perfect spot enjoy rebuilding warsaw’s town, unesco cultural natural site. oldest part dating back 12th century, area pulse visitors stroll town market market, street musicians, sites, stores, cafes restaurants dazzle them. also some country’s churches, 14th-century st. john’s chapel, martin’s church gracious mother god church. sure visit monu- 28 www.jaxfax.com august 2010 polishto/warsawcityoffice wilanow park<!TEKI!> <!TEKI!>ment to the little insurgent while in old town, one of many meaningful reminders warsaw’s history located throughout city. praga, a community on right bank vistula river, was not incorporated into city limits until 18th century. because its tucked away location, neighborhood relatively unaffected by world war ii razing. here visitors can glimpse pre-war originals, from architecture lamps and paving. known for concentration artists, clubs, cinemas galleries, praga is also where travelers find rózycki marketplace. head along royal route, stroll through city’s history. route connects castle with lazienki park palaces. way, admire charming residences, churches stores dotting walk. celebrating warsaw boasts an illustrious at rising museum showcases moving tribute inhabitants who fought freedom rights citizens. it opened 60th anniversary uprising, when banded together resist german occupation. trip would be incomplete with- out visit museum. crucial appreciating understanding breadth people monument ghetto he- roes, erected memory jewish population forced suf- fer during ii. before war, boasted europe’s second largest population. impact remains vibrant modern-day warsaw. other noteworthy monuments commemorating include nozyk synagogue, prozna street, umschlagplatz wall sienna street. most famous residents composer fry- deryk chopin, lies buried st. cross church. his has been immortalized permanently display park, site weekend concerts that last may september. 2010 named chopin year, numerous events commemo- rate celebrated (www.chopin2010.pl www.um.warszawa.pl/chopin). honor march 2010. 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we sat down about city’s beloved composer and transformation that’s un- derway. jf: a destination, warsaw seems offer striking mixture traditional contemporary appeal.howdoyoupreservethathistoryandold world charm amidst big-budget upgrade championship? mankowski: unique point on map europe, where vari- ous cultures met past which becoming multiethnic again. our slogan “fall love with war- saw”, there are many reasons doing so. still has huge potential center momentous events. european scale, political, business, economic, cultural entertainment life. be- comes more beautiful modern each year. changing its image also through revitalization his- toric districts. jf:canyouofferanyspecificexamplesofsome infrastructural upgrades that under- way? currently, largest on- going investments con- struction national stadium, associated organization uefa championship well construction work another bridge over vistula river, extension derground line art museum history polish jews. 2010 celebrate birth fryderyk great com- poser. opened new walking route, based multimedia trail “chopin’s benches.” route guide you historic spots benches have been located. by following relaxing benches, saw residents tourists can discover picturesque areas connected chopin’s younger days. sound system embedded bring chopin music closer – all do press button make bench play selected fragment, almost like jukebox. also, due was march 2010, already gained reputation one best museums europe. what your favorite places escape within city? attracts lovers history, culture, good entertain- ment. most keenly visited sites my ones are: old town, royal castle, judaica, museum, university palace cul- ture science. finding demand special interest truly experiential travel growing exponentially;whatmakeswarsawagreatdes- tination those markets? rich varied offerings tourist profile. mention vast array activities attractions children, young people their parents; parks, cinemas, theatres, museums, sports recreation centers. obviously, related who spent half his life saw, worth visit. move; it impossible see same twice. hopes predictions tourism summer? despite problems worldwide had face re- cently financial crisis ice- landic volcano ash, very prepared host from world, especially visit an- niversary chopin. next mentioned above mu- seum, information centre krakowskie przedmiescie street, part any- obtain combined composer. attraction sightseeing accompanied music, tram rides played! how promoting industry travelers? kind demographic targeting u.s.? last year intensively working tv broadcasted cnn participated york times show feb- ruary. u.s. tough market size variety. mainly focus stu- dents come europe during summer retired fi- nally time travel. some exciting events calendar mainder into year? think gardens” “fryderyk international piano petition” interest, but not “war- orange festival”, “warsaw jazz days”, ”jazz jamboree” design festival under construction” attract thousands 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flights per week jfk helsinki, returning daily scheduled service after september 13. finnair’s global route network includes 50 international desti- nations, 700 through coopera- tion alliance partners. comments on plans expansion mrs. paloma no- tario, former director general turespaña, institute tourism promotion within ministry industry, trade spain, has been named tourist office spain york. span she started her distinguished career public ad- ministration woman´s in- stitute then department music theater at culture. notario promoting over 30 years. held positions chief cabinet sec- retary state tourism, deputy administration direc- tor markets tourism. previous assignment, charge offices united kingdom, netherlands por- tugal. “i have always considered u.s. market biggest challenge my career,” said notario. announces dan hotels re- cently announced that mr. gabi mor decided retire from his position israel hotel representatives pursue venues challenging activities. an effort 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forcontactinformation,websiteaddress&emailseedirectorypage72 50 the east www.jaxfax.com august 2010<!TEKI!>august 2010 www.jaxfax.com africa & the middle east 51 trip # round price validity departing type days min max supplier period additional information miami to:dubai daily ow bc $ 1834 legend travel and tours to 12/15/10 800-295-3436;luis@legen.com;oth cities business 3465 new york 2950 net 4450 arrow all year call for other cities;866-359-2776 4495 extra value air 800-758-1382;other 1st avbl. sked 476 hari-world 8/31/10 888-449-8783;www.hariworld.com 3265 zimbabwe to:harare 1430 1890 people usa africa;800-999-9912 reservations american express up away 800-275-8001 • 212-889-2345 or visit us online at www.upandaway.com washington boston los angeles abidjan $400 conakry entebbe kigali $500 yaounde banjul $513 dakar $350 kinshasa $450 luanda $680 monrovia bujumbura douala freetown nairobi $375 featuring special fares from brussels to... transatlantic add-on available on major 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man- agement plan (odmp) provide “carefully managed, well- functioning ecosystem equitably sustainably provides local, national stakeholders.” organization plays critical oversight role ensure partnerships between government, private sector communities odmp, furthermore carry vision lower-impact higher-tariff eco policies practices, www.botswanatourism.co.bw/ doc/ecotourism_manual.pdf &the news best buys<!TEKI!>52 airline intelligence www.jaxfax.com august 2010 — by bob levine daily flights boston-madrid from iberia has begun operating direct boston to madrid every day. in its bid increase traffic on routes and u.s. cities, the company added boston, raising weekly capacity 1,040 seats. will depart at 18:20 h, landing 07:10 h. following morning. return leave madrid-barajas 13:40 arrive logan airport 15:35 is only with between spain. visit http://grupo.iberia.com american airlines offers chicago - beijing now flying o’hare international capital airport. flight be operated using a boeing 777 14 first class, 37 business class 194 economy 8:25 p.m. bei- jing next night 11:00 p.m; 6:55 a.m. 6:50 www.aa.com southwest serve south carolina recently announced intent state of carolina—without subsidies—through cities charleston (chs) greenville-spartanburg (gsp) 2011. south- west release details regarding start dates, destinations fares, number departures later date. airline’s service not dependent pending legislation provide air subsidies. www.southwest.com sfo peru lan peru, an affiliate airlines, operations san francisco america, offering non- stop america. com- pany offer four per week lima monday, tuesday, thursday saturday. peru’s new passengers connections multiple destina- tions region including sao paulo, brazil; buenos aires, argentina; santiago, chile. become affiliates’ fourth gateway, addition york, los angeles miami. www.lan.com. travel up 6% last year department commerce that outbound non-stop passenger market totaled 3.3 mil- lion march 2010, increasing six percent compared 2009. top markets were europe, mexico, caribbean asia. was all mar- kets except mexico which flat double-digit increases posted caribbean, asia, canada, middle east, oceania africa. furthermore, three months increased when same period 2009, reaching 8.6 million. july abroad registered month-over-month in- creases eight nine months. positive growth occurred five overseas regions, oceania, east africa posting dou- ble-digit increases. canada per- cent but down two mexico. continental adds newark cairo for may 2011 subject government approval, launch nonstop liberty (ewr) (cai), egypt, be- ginning 18, operate approxi- mately 5,600-mile 777-200ers, largest aircraft airlines’ long-haul fleet, seating 50 cus- tomers businessfirst flat-bed seats 226 customers class. time eastbound approximately 10 hours 25 minutes, westbound 12 according continental. summer periods, preliminary schedule calls ewr 5:30 cai 10:55 would 12:55 reach 6:05 winter 10:50 12:50 land 6:15 www.continental.com. mauritius wins world award 17th awards (wta) again awarded mau- ritius honor indian ocean’s leading airline. presented donald payen, executive vice president commercial communications, david de montfalcon, gala ceremony held wednesday 7th sandton convention centre jo- hannesburg, it gratifying ceremony, at- tended 1,200 senior industry leaders, been while world’s attention focused cup. www.airmauritius.com houston chiapas route announces twice-weekly tween hub bush intercontinental tuxtla gutierrez, chiapas, 30th mexican destination. service, as ex- press, departs wednesdays sat- urdays, arriving gutierrez 9:20 8:30 thursdays sun- days arrives 11:20 are timed convenient other continental’s net- work across europe. utilize 50-seat embraer-145 xr regional jet service. www.continental.com/espanol france-klm: sustainable development report sixth running, france-klm group published annual presenting group’s strategy actions aimed combating climate change, minimiz- ing environmental impact, building relationship customers, promoting responsible human resources policy contributing local development. order do so, called united nations include aviation specific agreement, continues pursue fleet upgrading policy, optimize procedures, support research into finance fight against deforestation contribute bio-fuels. visit: http://corporate.airfrance.com www.klm.com<!TEKI!>august 2010 www.jaxfax.com south & central america 53 argentina: maté to malbec by aaron epstein s o you want learn dance the tango. or maybe it’s wine that’s got hooked? perhaps ski most beautiful slopes in south- ern hemisphere, “beef up” on steak. whatever it is you’re looking for your next trip, argentina sure have it. argentina, which shares southern half of with chile and brazil, has garnered a lot attention recent years as vacation destination well being birthplace tango, malbec, mt. aconcagua, world-class fútbol—not mention favorable exchange rate u.s. dollar. though home only 40 million people, covers land area 1,068,302 square miles contains beaches mountains, gauchos winemakers. all that there explore, question is: where do begin? answer buenos aires, nation’s capital its own eponymous province. city quarter national population housed one latin america’s vibrant culinary art scenes much past century. also travel hub domestic flights argentina. there’s an extraordinary amount culture display: antiques fair san telmo, modern fashion design palermo, color la boca, historic elegance recoleta. are boutique hotels high quality good value spring- ing up over town, enough restaurants keep palate satisfied even during longer stay. may enjoy stay at puro baires (www.purobaires.com.ar), hotel (www.homebuenosaires.com), countless other options. if spoil yourself, glamour philip starck de- signed faena (www.faenahotelanduniverse.com), utter luxury alvear palace (www.alvearpalace.com). steak cabrera (www.par- rillalacabrera.com.ar) norte cabaña las lilas (www.laslilas.com) puerto madero feeling extrava- gant. find argentine cuisine bar uriarte (www.baruri- arte.com.ar) sucre (www.sucrerestaurant.com.ar), when need break from meat, get kick southeast asian spice sudestada (www.sudestadabuenosaires.com). exciting check out gran danzón (www.granbardanzon.com.ar). ready you’ve op- tions. airport “aeroparque jorge newberry” right middle just about anywhere coun- try 1-2 hours. can go north desert salta, grand canyons torrontés white wine, patagonia’s natural treasures, west mendoza world-renowned mal- bec andes’ highest peaks. more local hit sand mar de plata, take saddle pampas. sommelier’s guide first trip visit highly rec- ommended. region’s taken world storm re- cent years, works way list “the world’s great capitals,” tourism industry continues develop accord- ingly. accommodations kinds available winery visits galore, help down smoothly. lan (www.lan.com) aerolineas (www.aerolineas.com.ar) offer several daily aires; flight takes hours should cost approximately us $150 each way. (lan known be reliable two airlines.) arrive mendoza, drop bags park hyatt (www.mendoza.park.hyatt.com) big game town. villaggio (www.hotelvillaggio.com.ar) newer, center. then stop tasting room operated vines (www.vi- nesofmendoza.com), located inside it- self run same team. comes tourism, this start end day; their well-trained staff will pour glasses selected argentina’s largest by-the-glass program. some wineries not miss drive, o’fournier (www.ofournier.com, carlos, uco valley) offers architecture completely unobstructed views andes restaurant. el lagar carmelo patti (261-498-1379, luján cuyo) posite; tiny, hands’ operation outskirts town man personality. clos chacras (www.closdechacras.com.ar, lújan lovely mix two; memorable restaurant, outside city. far targets around city, don mario (www.donmario.com.ar) best bit kitsch. francis mallman’s 1884 (www.1884restaurante.com.ar), connected escorihuela gascón (www.escorihuelagascon.com) winery, undisputedly considered finest meal ver- sion tom colicchio bobby flay. azafrán (261-429-4200), center eat-in cellar creative use ingredients. non-wine destinations include hot springs cacheuta (www.termascacheuta.com) - 45 minutes rustic, charming, relaxing – resorts such leñas (www.laslenas.com), vies bariloche honor best. pass chile, be- gins vine-lined route 7, winds aconcagua (the mountain hemisphere), opportuni- ties outdoor sports rafting along further information ministry www.turismo.gov.ar/eng/menu.htm argentinanto aires<!TEKI!>belize: accessible inland/island vacations by ryley hartt o n a recent trip to belize i had one clear objective in mind: come hell or high water, wanted see whale shark. we six days, during which time watched exotic birds circle over the mopan river from atop mayan ruins of xunantunich, fed bananas kinkajou cocktails on veranda at duplooy’s jungle lodge (www.duplooys.com), held newly hatched iguana green project san ignacio resort (www.sanignaciobelize.com), received les- son medicinal plants botanic gardens, toured blue morpho butterfly farm chaa creek (www.chaacreek.com), got friendly with boa constrictor zoo, snacked termites (voluntarily) and snorkled nurse sharks, eagle rays, sea turtles, barracuda exceptionally large grouper shark ray alley. water were forecast but turned out be nothing more than an underachieving tropical storm. did not any sharks— though hear all about them someone sitting next me way home. if there is message here, think it must this: trick pony. travelers often singular focus mind; divers search hole, fly fishermen hoping for grand slam (bonefish, tarpon permit), newlyweds wanting island paradise that’s close home birders eco-tourists looking something like untapped costa rica. least what picked up quick two-hour flight miami. truly impressed accounts heard return trip, people who thing found some- totally surprising take them. when asked birdwatcher rode he’d gotten photos he wanted, had, real story unplanned day-trip actun tunichil muknal (atm) cave, where his kids swam stream discovered artifacts human remains maya underworld. diversity accessibility are belize’s two major selling points, world’s second largest barrier reef, greatest con- centration archaeological sites (in land mass roughly size new hampshire), reliable air service tropic (www.tropicair.com) (www.ma- yaregional.com), diverse almost entirely english-speaking population currency fixed bz$2 us$1, these easy points drive encourage your clients read that has offer, do so yourself you can cre- ate perfect vacation. inland: cayo district, centered around town ignacio, hot-spot cultural nature-based tourism. explore jungle, caves caracol xunantunich. ka’ana (www.kaanabelize.com) actively defining luxury belizean should be, blending traditional orig- inal concepts into their own clever storytelling. 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charges, since these will vary depending upon airline(s) used specific route flown ticket(s) actually purchased.travel agents are hereby advised that u.s. department transportation requires consumers be total amount applicable taxes, fees charges before ticket sale is consummated.be sure determine from wholesaler what advise your clients.—the publisher trip # round price validity departing type days min max supplier period additional information<!TEKI!>by melanie reffes a trifecta of tropical splendor, the abc islands are three westernmost in leeward antilles chain. sun-dappled and located safely outside hurricane belt, aruba, curacao bonaire distinctive with crooked divi-divi trees dotting landscape mélange caribbean flair dutch panache. hub for island hopping, is largest trio, while aruba sizzles day night boomerang shaped nirvana windsurfers divers. curacao: chic visitor arrival numbers on rise, secluded lagoons more flamingoes than people architecturally-fab- ulous capital city willemstad, also boasts vibrant arts scene that’s about to get even hotter. inspired legendary jazz festival netherlands same name, inaugural north sea will take center stage at world trade pis- cadera bay (september 3–4) roster soulful superstars from lionel ritchie john legend natalie cole. “we’re aiming create buzz marketplace,” says evita nita, executive director, tourist board, “which attract music niche market.” free performances begin week prior festival. visit www.curacaonorthseajazz.com. hotels jazzing it up include kura hulanda where guests can stay four nights $860, which includes shuttles events. www.kurahulanda.com. floris suite hotel dishing “curacao fine dining” package champagne breakfast dinner restaurant sjalotte. www.florissuitehotel.com. it’s no surprise that island’s oldest one hippest venues. nicolaj ‘nic’ møller not only owner sixty-year old avila beach hotel, but musician two cd’s his credit. colonial mansion queen beatrix stays official state visits, family-run blues bar perched tip natural breakwater has 1926 rolls-royce available special occasions. www.avilahotel.com 350-room hyatt regency curaçao opened tennis facility clay courts, lit play. “building strong relation- ships travel agents an important element growth our business,” diego concha, general manager. “we want make sure feel connected comfortable us, so we may serve their clients well lasting im- pressions.” www.curacao.hyatt.com delectable slice local life, cooking classes an- gelica’s kitchen real deal. pharmacist-turned- foodie, angelique schoop runs school her century-old childhood house otrobanda chef ‘wannabees’ prepare five- course meal plantain soup pumpkin pancakes drizzled liqueur. “only 10% folks who enroll actually cook,” she says, scurrying painted greens blues. “the rest just like eat learn.” www.angelicas-kitchen.com. thirty-eight beaches dot finest fringing west end. mount christoffel, highest point 1,237-feet, popular striking views venezuela clear day. information www.curacao.com aruba: life’s fifteen miles venezuela, packs unique latin liveliness. golf galleries shopping spas, covets its 60 percent repeat rate—the caribbean. continuing through december, agent months (tram) program designed tourism authority (ata) as- sociation (ahata) be accessed agent-spe- cific website http://agents.aruba.com. “aruba proud see first quarter arrivals strong,” said otmar e. oduber, minister tourism, “especially since effects recession still being felt most key markets.” there’s shortage familiar high-rise palm beach, 320-room ritz-carlton due open 2012. www.ritzcarlton.com. “green vacation” pack- age bucuti resort eagle (through de- cember 22nd) tours national park bird watching excursions. www.bucuti.com. selling outdoors, offering “explore” snorkel excursions picnic paradise as main attractions. www.aruba.hyatt.com. targeting families, either divi or tamarijn use facilities both, including winds sports beachfront rock climbing wall. www.di- viaruba.com www.tamarijnaruba.com. family- friendly, all-inclusive occidental grand on-the-house accommodations kids december. www.occidentalhotels.com. surfers throng east coast rocky terrain meets & bermuda 58 www.jaxfax.com august 2010 easy a-b-c: avilabeachhotel<!TEKI!>the crashing waves while sunset-seekers bring their cameras to arashi flats on northwest tip. north coast, guadirikiri caves are decorated with century-old amerindian petroglyphs and tunnels that house hundreds of bats. northeast arikok national park is home indige- nous shoco owls at boca prins dunes, ‘dune sliding’ or surfing dry land de rigueur. streets pastel-pretty oranjestad lined shops although there a tax, prices competitive for delft pottery cheese from holland. renaissance mall houses high-end names like vuitton lauren. www.shoprenaissancearuba.com/mall. opened earlier this year, palm beach plaza welcomes kids bowling alley rock-climbing wall. visit www.palmbeachplaza.com new restaurant scene, suikertuin (or sugar gar- den) encourages caribbean canoodling in an elegant mansion wilhelminastraat. www.desuikertuin.com. café pijp cheers aruban tradition called pelpinda tossing peanut shells floor. toes-in-the-sand dining expe- rience, flying fishbone goes beachfront one better by planting tables water. www.aruba.com bonaire: something water pioneer eco-tourism, bonaire regal ma- rine ecosystem circled fringing reef slopes shal- low several hundred feet deep. “our visitors will experience synergy encompassing diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, biking, dining, culture, art music,” said ronella tjin asjoe- croes, director tourism, referring ‘dive into summer’ program runs through end september. ‘celebrate our planet week’ (august 22nd 28th) includes themed dives september 25th, volunteers wel- come cleanup klein bonaire, important tur- tle nesting ground. www.bonaireturtles.org. above sea, bevy activities landlubbers include mangrove kayaking flamingo watching salt flats. regatta week (october 3–9) sailors windsurfers kralendijk. vendors dish up local “criollo” food bands keep crowds feet. www.tourismbonaire.com. accommodations run gamut quaint inns seaside condos 120-room hilton opening 2012. october, divi selling environmen- tally-spectacular dive packages occur only after full moon. “it may require some patience watch coral spawn- ing, but you definitely not be disappointed when it hap- pens,” serge groote, operations manager. www.diviresorts.com. tourism corporation (tcb) has launched re-vamped web site available english, dutch, spanish. island’s official (www.tourism- bonaire.com) see landing page where they can lis- ten background music “grupo piedra di bonaire. i n greek mythology, ambrosia nectar gods – confers gift immortality. life villa offers taste immortality architectural splendor, impeccable attention detail set against extraordinary vistas crystal clear waters tranquil island anguilla. addition villa’s features, complement luxurious services amenities await discerning traveler. discover amidst mythic accommodations. take time your busy mortal existence, choose yourself! details, travel agent website: www.ambrosiavilla.com (815) 337-3350 august 2010 www.jaxfax.com & bermuda 59 shown left: avila hotel dutch colonial style queen beatrix netherlands stays state visits.<!TEKI!>caribbean & bermuda news best buys $230 puerto rico wyndham rio mar beach resort and spa is offering an “escape” package now through dec. 23, 2010. the promotion invites guests to escape vibrant sounds of this highly regarded event at a price that caters even most budget savvy travelers. resort’s includes spacious guest rooms with private balconies, full american breakfast daily, vip value card (featuring golf discounts), taxes fee 30 percent discounted rate. visitors have opportunity explore 500 acres beachfront prop- erty, two championship courses, 11 har-tru tennis courts, sprawling pool, mandara nearby el yunque national forest, streams, waterfalls, breathtaking panoramic views. rates start per night. for bookings visit www.wyndhamriomar.com or call 877- 999-3223. $235 grenada lasource, “the amazing holiday” in announces its new affiliation appointment elite is- land resorts as official global sales marketing repre- sentative company effective june 2, lasource offers world-class luxury all-inclusive experi- ence perched on southern tip grenada, secluded pink gin beach. amenities include oasis 17 treat- ment rooms, 100 award winning chef, white-sand beach, three pools, scenic nine-hole course, activities water sports. can take advantage up savings from person, night, sharing double triple accommodations; daily included. sale apply travel no- vember 1, reservations must be made by august 31, easily reached via direct flights airlines/eagle delta. non-stop service avail- able miami york (jfk). further information, contact island 800- 345-0345 www.eliteislandresorts.com $5010usvi scrub resort, located exclusive 230-acre heart british virgin islands, has special honeymooners, available april 1 december 15, seven nights (seventh night compli- mentary) ocean-view accommodations, airport welcome transfer, unlimited ferry access tortola trellis bay, day trip two, 90-minute couples massage, breakfast, lunch dinner restaurants complimentary use kayaks, snorkel gear, fitness cen- ter hiking trails. ocean view one bedroom suites well spectac- ular hillside villas. honeymooners are pampered king-sized beds adorned luxurious egyptian-combed cotton 300 thread-count fili d- oro sheets soft down bedding. 877-890-7444 www.scrubisland.com $965 bonaire divi flamingo expe- rience coral spawning, spectacular biological phenomena earth. rarely seen but never forgotten divers, spawning occurs only times year. thus organized dive packages around prime periods viewing coral’s reproduction: september 25-26, october 2-3, 23-24 30-31. extensive dives during visitors’ 7-night stays, along lectures denise ruud janssen, expert divers experienced tour guides spawning. more information 800-801- 5550 www.diviflamingo.com routes debuts tours aboard soul rebel adventure ready show jamaica’s laid-back south coast rebel, 54’, state-of-the-art catamaran, sixth join sleek fleet. custom designed at- tention every detail equipped very latest technology, rebel’s space-age hull construction soar- ing mast guarantees unbelievably fast smooth ride. relax loved while listening rhythms party away dj rocks boat. crew also mixes premium- brand cocktails serves gourmet hors d'oeuvres complete cruise experience. those looking adventure, rebel‘s thrilling waterslide will propel right into crystal blue sea. ro- mantic lover’s rock sunset sail action-packed vibes catamaran cruise. www.islandroutes.com 877-768-8370. fare jfk board tourism pleased announce promotional york’s john f. kennedy international celebrate delta air line’s beginning saturday, july 3, 2010, airline $498 round-trip ticket economy class. additional taxes/fees/restrictions apply. 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style. meals sourced farms nearby bulgan sum bars restaurants reflect natural gobi. conceived created jalsa urubshurow, a ny pata member founder ceo nomadic expeditions, award-winning featured national ge- ographic adventure has recently partnered with massa- chusetts audubon to expand conservation strategies programs camels. speaking audubon, society 30+ years ago was very first en- vironmental ngo recognize that tourism environment can partner for mutual benefit survival. it spear- headed efforts modify, other things, way resort golf courses designed maintained preserve not only habitats but protect beauty sites attract golfers place. private course architects in- cluding michael hurdzan have also done their part persuade pga others more sustainable ways man- age real estate. unfortunately, consults on small percentage operation billions gallons water wasted each day us alone, aspect should must be included any measuring stick before or destination proclaim itself “green”. science available been offered than decades; vision will seemingly lacking. it’s high time “grab tiger tail” tackle this issue. email at patagreenteam@optimum.net no spare! mongolia landscape travel trade shows open all professional arrangers. free admission. great exhibitor/suppliers who want your business. fantastic prizes. hors d'oeuvres. one-on-one time. evening 5:30-7:30 pm (arrive anytime). rsvp information near you, visit wwwwww..ttrraavveell--sshhoowwss..iinnffoo solutions you need tough economy september 21: omaha, ne 22: albuquerque, nm 23: salt lake city, ut 24: boise, id 28: riverside, ca 29: irvine, 30: san diego, october 19: tucson, az 20: mesa/tempe, phoenix/scottsdale, 25: oklahoma ok 26: ft. worth/arlington,tx 27: austin,tx antonio,tx november boulder/blackhawk, co december 1: denver, 2:vail, fall schedule<!TEKI!>caribbean & bermuda forcontactinformation,websiteaddress&emailseedirectorypage72 antigua new york to:antigua daily sked air $ 425 net 550 travel people all year usa to caribbean;800-999-9912 aruba houston to:aruba 474 skybird tours 8/31/10 888-skybird;other cities available los angeles 466 423 325 450 barbados to:barbados 365 495 dominican republic to:punta cana 299 grenada to:grenada guadeloupe miami to:point-a-pitre 475 haiti to:port au prince 120 240 jamaica ft lauderdale to:montego bay 148 218 62 www.jaxfax.com august 2010 trip # round price validity departing type days min maxsupplier period additional information<!TEKI!>august 2010 www.jaxfax.com caribbean & bermuda 63 familiarizationtrips costa ricacosta rica fam 1: rainforest: sept. 6 oct. 18. 2: beach: 4 16 • day luxury riu beach resort package for $199: 3 nights at rica's all inclusive - guanacaste with meals, drinks, nightly enter- tainment, rt transfersfrom liberia intn’l airport, 6-day rainforest and combo $299, includes addition- al 2 night stay chachagua rain forest lodge, visit to arenal volcano. meals transfers. guancaste resort. option pre- registered agents: evening tabacon hot springs dinner $50. sunny land tours: 1-800-783-7839 or www.hotfamtrips.com egyptegypt unforgettable 12 departure: september 1st from jfk. cost: $1,750/ person, double. roundtrip air jfk, intra-egypt flights, 5 stars deluxe accommodations, nile cruise, entrance fees, entry visa, guided tours, taxes, fuel surcharges. companion add $400. single sup. $450. guardian travel: 757-417-7458; guardian@guardiantravel.com; www.guardiantravel.com 10 egypt cruise tour, december 7 -16, new york on air; 4-nights aboard ms carnival; in cairo pyramids park hotel; transfers 19 meals; full excursions cairo, lunch. the egyptian museum, alabaster mosque, ancient citadel, of giza sphinx, memphis sakkara. optional shore excursions: luxor karnak temples; thebes valley kings, queens, collossi memnon; esna; edfu, komombo aswan; abu simbel. refundable cost $999, $300, subject $230 taxes. book deposit a group (min. 20) any 2011 platinum package, you your go free this fam! tours 1-800-783-7839; galapagosgalapagos visiting quito queen city andes galapagos islands iata/clia travel agents departs october 25, 2010. includes: international miami lan ecuador airlines; colon hilton quito; tour red mangrove boutique prop- erties (2 santa cruz, 1 floreana isabela island); 18 snacks enflight (all but three); transfers, entrances land/sea transportation english speaking guides; tips waiters, boat crew members, guides drivers tara 305-278-4464, email: famtrips@taratours.com, visit: www.taratours.com, www.galapagos-amazoncruises.com india kashmirindia kashmir 11 nepal extension 9, departure. delhi, agra taj mahal, fort, jaipur, srinagar, pahalgam himalayan resort, mogul gardens srinagar kashmir. agent $1768 pp sharing, spouse $433, plus cost, $597, clients may join supplement $879. airline departure, security taxes extra. airfares york, inter hotels, airport sightseeing. days extension: $687 shar- ing, $176, sg/sup. $265, $357. call int'l 516-739-4660, www.himalayantours.com israelisrael christian trip visits tel aviv, caesarea, mt. carmel, megiddo, sea galilee, capernaum, beatitudes, jordan river, cana, nazareth, jerusalem, bethlehem. $1,495 per carlton aviv executive royal floor rooms, ron tiberias shores regency jerusalem club level 8 touring, most hotel more. is oriented will be conducted as pilgrimage well an educational tour. we accept one agency only, full-time no companions. rooms are available. iatan, clia true mem- bership required. contract economy business class available cities around u.s. delta airlines, via atlanta. yalla 800-644-1595; information@yallatours.com; www.yallatours.com laoslaos day/5 luang prabang july 29 aug 3, only rates. two sharing: $500 pp; room share:agent/non-agent (a), $700 (na); occ: $875. 8-day/7-night upriver mekong cruise; golden triangle, 4-11. a/na $700, $950 $1,225. must true. broker, inc.: 917-282-2305 bj@thecruisebroker.net to:montego bay daily sked $ 423 net skybird 8/31/10 888-skybird;other san francisco 576 martinique to:fort de france 475 550 people year usa caribbean;800-999-9912 saint martin to:st. maarten 335 450 st. kitts washington dc 460 590 lucia 325 vincent grenadines 735 845 trinidad tobago to:port spain 385 495 virgin thomas 250 360 # round price validity departing type min max supplier period additional information<!TEKI!>northeast foliage indian summer vacations by ryley hartt a cross the mountains of new hampshire and along southern coast maine, autumn winds carry strange perfume in their vectors that attracts serious following on roadways, particularly around second week october. part organic imaginary, smell is an amalgam turning leaves ocean spray, gasoline tire rubber. for city dwellers scavengers it roads untraveled, its remedial powers are no secret to those who have lived these parts. nathaniel hawthorne wrote; “i cannot endure waste anything as precious sunshine staying house. so i spend almost all daylight hours open air.” what follows my take perfect weekend road trip, requiring little more than tank gas, camera thick sweater. course, anyone suit his or her own car should be advised do not guarantee same experience. turns out vacationing motorcycle inconceivably fun, 639 lbs chrome torque just ticket un- locking real magic twisty mountain passes narrow coastal roads. luckily, if you don’t one, eaglerider motor- cycle rental (www.eaglerider.com) has outpost outside boston with full range harley davidson rentals available, some- times $75 day. website also features special limited-time offers under ‘hot deals’ ‘one-way specials’ board where can find some incredible bargains. route 1a: portsmouth & maine hour half north boston, portsmouth, nh sits northern tip shortest—and arguably pretti- est—stretch coastline england. past surf breaks wide-open salt marsh surrounding rye beach, before crossing piscataqua river into weekenders bevy restaurants, inns boutique shops explore. had intended make way freeport nightfall 1a through kittery, ogunquit, ken- nebunks portland, but after stopping breakfast portsmouth’s market square district stumbling newly renovated ale house inn (www.alehouseinn.com), killing afternoon pedaling one vintage beach cruisers sounded too good pass up. located used historic brewing co. building, this 10-room blend owners’ local cultivation expertise, combining rustic mid-century charm modern amenities like ipad left night stand. innkeepers here will gladly offer recommendations 60+ restaurants lie scattered charming back streets town, though strongly rec- ommend taking advantage 40% meal discount at nearby ri-ra, irish pub serves mean sunday brunch converted bank building dating 1803. across river, perhaps best known destination outlet shopping, sticking 1 string beautiful, vacation homes once favored 19th century artists writers mark twain. even you’re interested antiques kitsch, it’s worth few short distance between cape ned- dick check landmarks old gaol prison nubble lighthouse, victorian boardwalk york watch surge against rocky out- crops jutting from underfoot marginal foot path. happen september 30th stunning panoramic view atlantic main gallery ogunquit museum american art, 1,600 classic works art edward hop- per thomas hart benton. portland cities attract many superla- tives hard know them all. everything been said about dining, history rugged splen- dor, is, above all, place discover foot. climb ob- servatory overlooking casco bay mount washington taste port district, fore street (www.forestreet.biz) famous wood-oven roasted mussels seasonal fare made simply ingredients around. need comprehensive crash course being mainer, harraseeket (www.harraseeketinn.com) taken care of. whether your plans include bagging lobster, striper, largemouth bass picking up enough gear look part, cozy country inn—located l.l. bean—makes home base adventure- packed weekend. miles away, loop trail wolfe’s neck woods state park gives hikers easy access fall shores bay. lakes freeport, doubling head west 115 brings windham 302, 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chicago, il www.vacationworldexpo.com 20 rio de janeiro, brazil abav 13-15 inwetex cis petersburg, russia www.restec.ru november grand final gala london, england 15-18 pure marrakech, morocco nov. 11-dec 12 seatrade med cannes, www.seatrade-global.com 30-dec. 2 co trip # round price validity departing type days min max supplier period additional information industry calendar of events inclusion this directory, email your cbjaxfax@aol.com, thank you.<!TEKI!>cruisebringstheholidaystohaiti looking for a way to help haiti and bring bit of holiday cheer the earthquake ravaged island, three travel industry professionals came up with unique idea: combine an aid mission sched- uled cruise so that concerned travelers could join in help. re- sult is cruise4haiti. working two non-profit groups—airline ambassadors (www.airlineamb.org) love (forhaitiwithlove.org) —cruise4haiti will pallets supplies, including medical necessities food, as well monetary injured island nation. cruise, 7-night departure, leaves miami on november 14 returns 21. ship calls at st. maarten, san juan, labadee, haiti. prices start $634 per person (including taxes fees), $75 being contributed directly haitian provided by charities. addition, fundraisers be held across coun- try, night before cruise4haiti website also collecting donations. while haiti, participants, along leaders air- line love, personally deliver donations labadee. participants have opportunity juan dis- advantaged children. more information, detailed itinerary, or make donation, visit www.cruise4haiti.com. collettecarlsontappedaskeynotefor2010 human behavior expert, author entrepreneur colette carl- son has been tapped keynote address several hun- dred attendees 2010 cruiseone & cruises inc. national conference. this year’s conference take place aboard nor- wegian line’s newest ship, epic, departing oc- tober 16. carlson expected incorporate event’s “engage” theme into her address. herr motivational ad- dress successful sales 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