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“South Africa On Sale” From $2,499* for travel January 10 – May 16, 2011

South African Airways Vacations luxury, 9-day “South Africa On Sale” package offers the excitement and sophistication of Cape Town and an extraordinary safari experience, all at unprecedented savings.

This package includes Economy Class air transportation on South African Airways from New York or Washington, D.C. to Cape Town, hotel accommodations for 4 nights at the four-star Commodore Hotel in the heart of Cape Town’s Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, a guided full-day Cape Peninsula sightseeing tour that includes a visit to the Cape of Good Hope and Cape Point, and a half-day Winelands tour to visit some of South Africa’s finest award-winning wineries.

Then it is off on safari in the Pilanesberg National Park with accommodations for 3 nights at the Kwa Maritane or Bakubung Bush Lodge.

This package also include internal flights within South Africa on South African Airways, meet and greet services by a South African Airways Vacations representative in South Africa and all transfers.

For more information call South African Airways Vacations at 1-888-722-4872 or visit

www.flysaavacations.com

SAA Vacations is a division of South African Airways and utilizes the airline’s extensive route network to create packages throughout South Africa, Botswana, Victoria Falls, Namibia, Mozambique, Zambia and Zimbabwe. South African Airways Vacations offers vacation options for all budgets.

*Package price is per person, based on double occupancy accommodations and includes international air fuel surcharges. Government taxes, departure fees and September 11th Security Fee are additional and payable prior to departure.

How to Contact South African Airways:

South African Airways Reservations
Tel: 1-800-722-9675
Fax: 1-954-769-5079
Email: saausa@flysaa.com

Do you dream of spending Christmas in the Alps?

Of wonderful days of skiing and cosy moments at a festive fireside?

Your dream of a magical Christmas in the Alps can come true at the AlpinLodges in Kühtai, Austria.

Enjoy a magic christmas at AlpinLodges Kuehtai
Kuehtai

Kuehtai on the map Whether as a couple, with friends or your family, AlpinLodges is ideal for you: If you’d like to get away from those hectic days leading up to Christmas and would rather ease into the festive spirit with a traditional mulled wine and locally baked gingerbread, come and celebrate Christmas time in truly romantic surroundings at the AlpinLodges in Kühtai – in the heart of the alpine region of Tirol.

Our exclusive apartment hotel is located exactly where your alpine experience begins – literally at your doorstep. Kühtai in Tirol is Austria’s highest lying holiday region at 2000 metres above sea level, far and away from the slog of everyday life, nestled amidst the backdrop of a beautiful and awe-inspiring alpine setting. On top of that, Kühtai is still only 30 km away from the capital city of Tirol, Innsbruck. Pure skiing pleasure on over 40 km of slopes, cross-country skiing, a floodlit toboggan run and night skiing await you here.

Enjoy traditional Tirolean cuisine in the many excellent restaurants on offer in Kühtai, such as the ‘Jagdschloss der Kaiserin Sissi’, the one-time imperial hunting residence of the former Empress Sissi.

Additionally, take a trip and sample the delights of the famous ‘Christkindl’ Christmas market in Innsbruck.

The AlpinLodges in Kühtai combine the freedom and flexibility of an apartment with the comfort and amenities of a hotel.

These spacious holiday apartments are modern and comfortably furnished.

Extra facilities such as free of charge internet access, daily baked breakfast breads and pastries, a fitness room, a concierge service and a personal parking space in the underground garage are naturally all included in the price of your apartment.

If so desired, we will also gladly arrange to have your shopping ordered and delivered to you – You can simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the Christmas holidays.

The following is included in the package:

•Free of charge overnight stay from the 24th to the 25th of December.

•Ski and ski boot storeroom, underground car park, partly private sauna and open fireside lounge, free of charge internet access in apartment, daily fresh baked breakfast breads and pastries, shopping service.

•Offer valid for one week from the 18th-25th of December 2010.

More information on this offer

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Contact
AlpinLodges Kuehtai
6183 Kuehtai
Tel.: +43 (0) 5522 71555-0
Fax: +43 (0) 5522 71555-50
info@alpinlodges.com
www.alpinlodges.com

IT’S DARK, IT’S COLD. NO WONDER WE PARTY SO HARD

With Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, thoughts turn to what comes next – that universal holiday celebrated throughout most of the world. No, not the great bargains on Black Friday. We’re talking the big one. The one that makes us merry.

Christmas in Iceland is in many ways similar to Christmas in the United States, except Icelanders celebrate 13 days of Christmas.

The period starts on December 24 and ends on January 6, which is when all Christmas decorations are removed from streets and houses.

This tradition is believed to extend back to the 4th and 5th centuries in Europe where the birth of Christ was celebrated on December 25th and his christening and the three wise men were celebrated on January 6.

Icelanders have not one, but thirteen Santas, or Yule Lads. These lads are not related to Santa Claus in any way.

They are descendants of trolls and were originally used to scare children. In the last century, however, they have become a lot friendlier.

New Year’s Eve is probably the biggest party night of the whole year.

The most distinguishing characteristic of an Icelandic New Year’s Eve are the fireworks.

Everyone buys fireworks and on this night everyone is allowed to light them (we wonder if afterwards there’s big demand for four-fingered gloves).

Fireworks explode all night long, reaching the high point at midnight, when the sky lights up for a few minutes as the fire trucks and harbored ships ring their bells and blow their horns to welcome the new year.

It is certainly the grandest display of fireworks you will ever see. After midnight, people gather either downtown to go clubbing or at parties where they drink the night away, often until the early hours of the morning.

It’s not too late to book your trip north. Learn more about Christmas in Iceland here:

When things get too heated in Washington, D.C., next spring, members of Congress, and anyone else for that matter, can cool off outside the Beltway, way outside.

Icelandair will begin seasonal service from Washington Dulles International Airport with four flights a week starting May 17, 2011 through September 13, 2011. See below for a special deal that saves you $100.

Washington, D.C. will be the latest city added to the 2011 Icelandair schedule with a total of eight North American gateways and over 20 destinations in Europe.

Earlier this year, Icelandair announced service to a host of new destinations in Europe.

Their 2011 network will feature more departures from North America, with the largest schedule in its 73-year history. In peak season, Icelandair will offer 183 flights per week, a 17 percent increase in scheduled service.

Icelandair has benefited from the low value of the Icelandic Krona, which at one time allowed prices for accommodation and meals to halve for most visitors, and very attractive to vacationers who have always wanted to visit the country but had repeatedly put if off because of the cost issue.

In addition to Washington, D.C., Icelandair offers non-stop service to Iceland from Boston, New York-JFK, Seattle, and seasonal service from Minneapolis – St. Paul, Orlando Sanford, Halifax and Toronto. Connections through Icelandair’s hub at Keflavik International Airport are available to over 20 destinations in Scandinavia, the U.K. and Continental Europe. Icelandair also allows passengers to stopover in Iceland at no additional airfare.

(For more information: www.icelandair.us,  877 I-FLY-ICE).

One of Icelandair’s least expensive packages is now an even better deal.

Build your own budget holiday and get a free Northern Lights tour.

The Northern Lights are a spectacular natural phenomenon often seen dancing in fantastic colors across the Arctic Sky.

This trip takes you out of the city and into the countryside to hunt for these elusive, beautiful lights.

From $499* per person based on double occupancy. Dates of availability vary based on Seattle or New York/Boston departure. Tour runs when conditions for Northern Lights are likely.

Looking to stretch those ski legs before the season begins? Perhaps you’d like to finally break through into the nirvana that is effortless carving on sheet ice or snorkel skiing in bottomless powder.

Join one of VIP SKI’s pre-season courses in Val d’Isère and La Plagne on the 5th & 12th December, including intense personal tuition, avalanche awareness, evening video analysis and no doubt a little bit of ski banter over an evening glass of wine!

Choose from:

4 nights with 3 whole days intensive ski tuition from £499pp

7 nights with 5 half day intensive ski tuition from £579pp

The courses are designed for all levels of skier, above beginner, and are adapted to each participant’s level giving personal attention to each individual, targeting weakness’ in existing ski technique whilst also building new ones.

Further Details:

In conjunction with Oxygène Ski School, VIP SKI’s new early season ski courses are available in Val d’Isère and La Plagne:

4 night/3 day courses running from Wednesday – Sunday with tuition from Thursday – Sunday, 09.30 to 15.30, with an hour for lunch.

Price per person from £499 for 4 nights at Bellevarde Lodge, Val d’Isère, 5th December departure or Lucerne Suite, La Plagne, 12th December departure.

OR

A 7 night/5 half day course running from Sunday to Sunday with tuition from Monday – Friday from 09.30 to 12.30.

Price per person from £579 for 7 nights at Bellevarde Lodge, Val d’Isère, 5th December departure or £699 at Lucerne Suite, La Plagne, 12th December departure.

All prices are per person based on 2 sharing a room. Single supplements apply.

Flights and transfers not included. Cost also includes evening debrief in-chalet, video feedback session and an end of course report.

Maximum class size will be 7 and off-piste equipment will be provided if required (transceiver, probe, shovel, rucksack).

For more information or to make a booking with VIP SKI ring 0844 557 3119 or visit www.vip-chalets.com

FREE UPGRADES in Britain……almost until Christmas!

DriveAway Holidays (Sydney) today announced that they are continuing with their popular FREE UPGRADE offer for UK Car Rentals leading into the Christmas Period.

For all bookings made on the deal, DriveAway clients will receive a FREE UPGRADE from a Mini to an Economy car or from an Economy to a Compact Car.

“All you they need to do is “book, pay and collect the vehicle by 15 December 2010″, says Chris Hamill, Chief Executive of Marketing and Sales.

In addition to the UK UPGRADE deals DriveAway continues with their great deals to the USA thanks to the ever so strong Aussie Dollar!

For more information call the team at DriveAway Holidays on 1300 363 500 or go to

www.driveaway.com.au

Jamaica is anticipating the opening of its third international airport next month, The Ian Fleming International Airport, located five miles from Ocho Rios. Formerly known as the Boscobel Airstrip, the facility has undergone refurbishment and has been expanded to facilitate the arrival of private international aircraft as large as the Dash-8.

“Jamaica continues to add new tourism infrastructure and facilities to make visiting the destination more convenient and pleasurable,” said Jamaica’s Director of Tourism John Lynch.

“Opening a third international airport allows travelers arriving by private aircraft to enjoy a facility with less air traffic and closer proximity to popular resort areas on the eastern part of the island, such as Ocho Rios and Port Antonio.”

The Ian Fleming International Airport will allow for easy, efficient and timely processing of small aircraft and passengers.

Features of the facility include a passenger lounge, pilot briefing room, customs and immigration clearance, and other specialized services for private flights.

For more information, visit

www.visitjamaica.com

L’Auberge de Sedona in Sedona, Ariz., is offering a two-night Naughty or Nice package.

Included are a Garden or Spa Cottage for two with a third night free; a choice of a “naughty” in-room amenity of specially formulated Kerstin Florian massage oils and two aphrodisiac “Pomchikka Pow-Now” cocktails, or a “nice” amenity consisting of a bottle of champagne and chocolates in room; and a $50 resort credit toward spa or food and beverage services.

The package is valid Nov. 28, 2010, through Jan. 31, 2011, with rates from $790.

A 10 percent nightly service fee is applied to all three nights.

For more information, call 800-905-5745 or visit www.lauberge.com/specialoffers.php and enter corporate/promotion code “Nice.”

Aeromexico has announced that, starting Dec. 6, the existing service between Mexico City and Barcelona, Spain will have an additional flight, offering a total of four flights a week. The airline will also operate two additional flights from Mexico City to Sao Paulo, Brazil, beginning Nov. 21, for a total of nine weekly flights to the South American destination.