Hurley Travel Experts Newsletter
The Vacation Traveler ~ Summer 2009 |
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| In The News... |
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Move over Oprah-here comes a new magazine dedicated to finding your best life: A Real Life! Best Ever YOU Magazine has published its inaugural issue with our very own Pamela Hurley-Moser as the featured expert on travel.
Best Ever You, started as a website based upon the belief that each of us deserves to look and feel our best-no matter our age, marital status, budget, job, or family situation. The website features a section called Real Questions. Real Answers. with a panel of experts of whom readers can ask a question and always get a "real" answer. The website and magazine, founded by Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino and Debbie Hastings, have been nominated as one of the top 50 entrepreneurial companies in the State of Maine. |
| Specialist Updates |
 Pat Wilcock:
Cruise West Pat just received her Cruise West Small-Ship Partner (SSP) specialist certification.
Baltic Cruise Blog I will be traveling to the Baltics on June 25-July 4, 2009 and will be blogging daily on my 9 Day Voyage aboard Silversea Cruiseline's Silver Cloud. This cruise begins and ends in Stockholm, Sweden with stops in Helsinki, Finland, St. Petersburg, Russia, Tallinn, Estonia, Gdansk, Poland, and finally back to Stockholm, Sweden.
Click here for my Blog. Please feel free to leave comments.
Princess Captain Michelle just received her Princess Captain specialist certification and is working on her Commodore status.
I just returned from a 2 week Baltic Cruise on Regent Seven Seas Voyager where I learned about port cities in Denmark, Sweden, Germany, Latvia, Estonia, Russia and Poland. I experienced excellent service, fabulous food, stimulating conversations, creative entertainment and want to rave about seeing Swan Lake performed in Russia. We have great 2 for 1 specials on Regent including food, alcohol, gratuities and most shore excursions. Contact Brenda for details today.
 Deborah Smith: Get ready for fun and adventure as we sail away with special guest host Bob Crowley - winner of Survivor Gabon on Royal Caribbean. Choose from two sailings: Jan. 31, 2010 on a 7-night Western Caribbean cruise on Liberty of the Seas and/or April 17 on a 7-night Greek Isles and Turkey cruise on Splendour of the Seas. Join Bob for a private cocktail party along with many other special events. Contact Deborah for pricing and more details. |
Travel Insurance
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Travel Insurance:
The recent outbreak of Swine Flu reminds us that we never know when we might become ill, break a leg or have some other event that affects our travel plans. That is why travel insurance is a "must have" to insure your investment.
Click here to see Hurley Travel Expert travel consultants Pat Wilcock and Beth Skypeck discuss how travel insurance can help recoup vacation money. Steve Minich interviewed them on May 4, 2009 on WMTW Channel 8.
MedjetAssist to the Rescue:
And speaking of insurance, medical emergencies can strike anyone, anytime, turning a vacation short business trip into a medical nightmare. Domestic air medical evacuation averages $10,000 to $20,000 and internationally can exceed $75,000. That is why a MedjetAssist annual membership makes sense.
Unlike other evacuation services, MedjetAssist lets you decide which hospital will be your final destination and there is no medical necessity clause. Purchase an annual travel policy for as little as $175 and if you are hospitalized, MedjetAssist will pick you up - regardless of the nature of your illness or injury.
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On-line Publications |
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 Hurley Travel Experts is proud to be a part of VirtuosoŽ the industry's leading luxury travel network. The network's flagship publication, Virtuoso Life, the Traveler's Guide to Inspired Pursuits, has won several prestigious awards for journalism, photography, and illustration. Their most recent award includes Best Overall External Magazine from the North American Travel Journalists Association.
Click here to enjoy the virtual edition of the award-winning travel magazines Virtuoso Life and Virtuoso Insights, as well as their themed travel catalogs Quick Escapes and the Best of the Best Luxury Hotel Directory. |
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What is Secure Flight? |
Secure Flight is a program developed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in response to a key 9/11 Commission recommendation: uniform watch list matching by TSA. The mission of the Secure Flight program is to enhance the security of domestic and international commercial air travel through the use of improved watch list matching. Secure Flight is a behind the scenes program that streamlines the watch list matching process, improving the travel experience for all passengers. Not all airlines are currently participating, but will in the coming months.
Why is my travel agent now asking for my name as it reads on my ID?
This will assist the airlines and TSA on their collaboration to collect data in advance and compare the information you provide against the government watch lists.
What if my name and ID do not match exactly? Will I be turned away and unable to fly?
NO. Secure Flight will not impact the process at the security checkpoint in any way. Secure Flight is a behind-the-scenes process. You should provide your name as it appears on your government issued ID that you will be using when flying. This should include your first, middle and last name. You will also be asked for your Date of Birth to help identify you with the Secure Flight process. | |
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| 207.874.7400 ~ travel@travelexperts.com
June/2009 |
Greetings!
 Summer is here -- a time when our minds turn to vacationing and travel. As travel professionals, summer is understandably, our favorite time of the year here at Hurley Travel Experts, as we work with clients to plan vacations to dream destinations.
Whether you are staying in Maine or traveling to more exotic locales, this month's newsletter is chockablock full of ideas for your next vacation. There has never been a better time to travel with so many exciting opportunities and values available around the globe. We invite you to call us.
Sincerely,  Pam Hurley Moser President / CEO |
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 Where would you like to go?The past year's economic woes remind us that times spent traveling with family and friends are indeed our most valuable investment. To ensure you are investing your time and money wisely, please take advantage of Hurley Travel Expert's personal knowledge, expertise and connections around the globe to design a custom travel experiences tailored to your needs.
Click on the stories in this newsletter to find out more about how you can rebalance your travel portfolio-to renew, refresh, and reconnect with yourself, your family, your friends, your spouse or partner and the environment - with special travel opportunities, packages and programs. |
| You Deserve a Cruise! |
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 More than 23 cruise lines are offering specials
Consider it vacation therapy. Discover the benefits of a cruise vacation with Hurley Travel Experts' summer-long cruise promotion fittingly called You Deserve a Cruise.
Cruising is a great way to travel for families, singles, seniors, honeymooners and groups of all descriptions. Book with Hurley on one of Cruise Lines International Association's 23 member lines through August 31, 2009, and take advantage of unprecedented cruise values and special offers. Here is just a sampling of what we have to offer-call us to help you find your perfect cruise vacation:
ˇ 50% Off - Peter Deilmann River Cruises on the Blue Danube, the Seine and the Rhine.
ˇ $100 Onboard Credit Per Person - Royal Caribbean
Cruise tip from Hurley Travel Expert Susan Kokx: Most cruise lines have two formal nights a week that are billed as formal "black tie" events. In reality, many people dress in more casual clothes such as cocktail or sundresses and jacket and tie for the formal dinners. And for those who prefer to skip formal dinners, cruise ships offer an alternative to the formal dinner, in either another restaurant or room service on those nights. |
| Fly Free to Mexico & 70% Off Caribbean Vacations |
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 Book now for these great deals
Gogo Worldwide Vacations has a special offer on flights to Mexico and accommodations at fabulous resorts in Mexico. Book a three-night stay and receive one complimentary air ticket or book a seven-night stay to receive two free air tickets. Contact us to find out how you can fly free to Mexico!
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| Explore Over 150 Programs in all 7 Continents & Fly For Free |
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 Hurley Teams Up With Collette Vacations
With 150 programs to amazing destinations on all seven continents, Collette Vacations is a global leader of world travel and escorted tours. They are a family-owned business headquartered in Pawtucket, Rhode Island and enjoy the distinction of being the oldest tour operator in the U.S.
Individual travelers can opt from small group tours, educational travel, train journeys, river cruises and vacations that feature a Collette Foundation site visit. Collette partners with Smithsonian Journeys Travel Adventures and Explorations to offer smaller group learning specialty tours designed specifically for 16-24 passengers. Their tours are also available as group excursions and Hurley Travel Experts can book either individual or group Collette Vacations. Click here to learn more about these programs. |
| Paris in the Spring, QUEEN MARY2 & Opera |
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May 12-21, 2010
Thrill to opera, glamour, adventure and a visit to a glorious past as you celebrate PORTopera's 15 Years of grand opera in Maine. Join Hurley Travel Experts and the Friends of PORTopera from May 12-21, 2010 on the trip of a lifetime with three nights in Paris, an evening at the Paris Opera and a 6-day Transatlantic return crossing on the magnificent Queen Mary 2.
Travelers fly directly to Paris for a three-night stay at a four-star hotel (includes breakfast) with plenty of free time to enjoy the City of Lights and Love. The trip includes tickets to the Paris Opera Bastille for a performance of Britten's Billy Budd, the 20th Century's most tragic opera evocative of the ocean's winds and waves, sailors' songs, and the harsh realities of a seaman's life. Then it is "all aboard" the Chunnel Train for a 2 1/2 hour journey from Paris to London's Paddington Station, home of the world's longest wine bar. You will then transfer to Southampton to embark on the Queen Mary 2 for a luxurious 6-day crossing back to New York and a never-to-be forgotten journey. Priced from $3390 per person, the package includes hotel in Paris, a ticket to the opera, rail transportation, a balcony cabin, meals and entertainment onboard the ship, along with taxes, transfers, and port charges. Early Booking Bonus! Book by July 9 and receive a $100 per stateroom onboard credit! (Does not include: airfare, insurance, pre- and post- travel and meals in Paris). Click here for complete details. |
| Top 12 Family-friendly Travel Destinations in Maine |
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Experience what our Vacationland has to offer! Explore our travel expert's top picks for our favorite destinations in "Vacation Land." Click here to see where we take our families when we vacation in the Pine Tree State. |
| Virtuoso VAST |
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Virtuoso Active & Specialty Travel  Have you ever thought about exploring Kangaroo Island and then hopping aboard The Ghan across the Outback; taking a Bespoke voyage in the Tuamotu Islands; or traveling to South Africa for a round of golf, a safari, and visiting Cape Town for a wine tasting?
(Photo: David Moser in Thailand with a snake)
 If your idea of a vacation is venturing off the beaten path to access the rare and exceptional, then VAST is for you. VAST stands for Virtuoso Active & Specialty Travel; and their Insider's Guide is packed full of ideas, itineraries and odysseys for exploring unusual and untamed places. From boutique lodge and eco-resort destinations to small-ship expeditions to sporting and special event experiences to private jet travel to nature and wildlife explorations, this guide is your ticket to travel adventure. Hurley Travel Experts Pat Wilcock and Brenda Cadman, CTA are both certified VAST specialists.
Contact Pat or Brenda today to receive your 2009 VAST Insider's Guide. |
| Before You Go |
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Hurley's On-line Destination Guides
What is the average rainfall in Buenos Aires? Where is the capital of Azerbaijan? Answer these and other travel questions onwww.hurleytravelexperts.com Just click on "Travel Tools" and then the Destination Guide for a snapshot of any world destination or click on the link above. Traveling to Canada or Mexico soon?
 Remember that you will need documentation of citizenship if you are traveling by land, sea, or air as of June 1, 2009. For more information on the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, click here. |
| China...The Experience of a Lifetime |
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 Three China Itineraries for the Adventurous
Experience the total eclipse, meet Buddhist monks and pandas face-to-face or travel the sublime mountains and ancient villages of China this summer. Contact us for special promotional offers on these three itineraries to China and many more... | |
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| Save $100 off per booking! |
Book any of our top 12 destinations, cruises, adventurous itineraries, Caribbean vacations or any other trips mentioned in this newsletter and we'll waive our $100 planning and consulting fee. Must put your vacation under deposit by August 31, 2009 to qualify. Some restrictions may apply. Offers subject to change and availability.
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| Offer Expires: August 31, 2009. |
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We appreciate your business!
All the best,
Your travel team at Hurley Travel Experts |
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