Reid Travel

February 2010
REID TRAVEL
326 East Palmetto Park Road
Boca Raton, Florida 33432
561-395-6670 * 800-248-8404
"Heads Up"
 
Luxury cruise lines are experiencing record sales for 2010 and the top accommodations are the best sellers on all lines!
 
If you are planning to cruise this year, NOW is the time to make your reservations. By waiting, you could lose your choice of cruise line and/or accommodation.  This is especially true for holiday sailings. 
 
 Did you know
How many Current Names can you match to the correct former name?
 
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Scroll down for  the answers.  
 
 
 Travel Trivia 
  Archaeologists believe they have located the burial site of Boudicca, the British Queen who led a bloody revolt against Roman rule in the first century A.D.  Where is it?
 
 * email the correct answer to our trivia question to mail@reidtravel.com by February 28th to be entered in a drawing to win a $25 travel certificate.
  
For the answer to last month's question, scroll to the bottom of this newsletter.
 
Be sure to check next month's e-news for another fun trivia question and the answer to this one! 
 
Answers to Did You Know?
1E  2A  3H  4F  5I
6B  7D  8J  9C  10G
 
Rocky Mountaineer train
This year, discover Western Canada's award-winning Rocky Mountaineer rail journey between the 2010 Olympic host city of Vancouver and the iconic Canadian Rockies.
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Whistler ~ Sea to Sky Climb 
The Whistler Sea to Sky Climb offers a unique and breathtaking 3 hour scenic rail journey between Whistler and Vancouver, British Columbia with spectacular views.
 
 
 
Helicopter CanadaBanff Highlights Tour
Explore the many places of interest around Banff.
Enjoy a Summit Helicopter tour in the Kananaskis Valley and free time in Banff.
 
 
Ice ExplorerExperience Banff toJasper
Explore the national parks of Banff and Jasper via the Icefields Parkway. Stop at the Columbia Icefield, one of the largest accumulations of ice south of the Arctic Circle and take a ride on an Ice Explorer.
 

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Rocky Mountaineer offers several varied itineraries such as:
 
Canadian Rockies Highlights ~ 5 nights/6 days
 
Classic Rail Circle ~ 7 nights/8 days
 
Western Explorer ~ 7 nights/8 days
 
Canadian Rockies Adventures ~ 7 nights/8 days
 
 
 
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In case of an emergency while you're traveling ...
 
Consular personnel at U.S. Embassies and Consulates abroad and in the U.S. are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to provide emergency assistance to U.S. citizens. Contact information for U.S. Embassies and Consulates appears on the Bureau of Consular Affairs website at
http://www.travel.state.gov/.  Also note that the Office of Overseas Citizen Services in the State Department's Bureau of Consular Affairs may be reached for assistance with emergencies at 1-888-407-4747, if calling from the U.S. or Canada, or 202-501-4444, if calling from overseas.
 
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New for 2010 
 
Tauck IcelandIceland: Land of Fire and Ice
 
8 days aboard the new Le Boreal with on-board naturalists who share expert insights.
 
 
 
Tauck ManitobaManitoba: Canada
 
7 days; including Tauck's private charter flight which brings you to Churchill, the "Polar Bear Capital of the World," accessible only by plane or train.
 
 
 
Tauck Israel
Israel and Jordan
 
14 days; Experience it all in ways that broaden your perspectives, deepen your understanding and enrich your life.
 
A new resort for both adults and families.... 
GrandVelas 
 Paradise Perfected ...
Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort in the Riviera Maya - Mexico.
 
Indulge in unrivaled luxury at the new Grand Velas All Suites & Spa Resort.  With a privileged location, the resort is only 35 minutes away from Cancun International Airport and only 5 minutes from Playa del Carmen.
 
The collection of 493 suites contains something to suit every couple or family.  While one wing houses 90 oceanfront, adults-only Ambassador Grand Class Suites in a  supremely tranquil environment, another section welcomes guests of all ages to 197 Ambassador Suites overlooking the pools and ocean and 206 Master Suites tucked into the peaceful mangrove sanctuary.
 
Luxury Private Jet Tours
Lakani Jet
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Travel by private jet is the ultimate way to see the world. With over 30 years of luxury private jet experience, Lakani World Tours knows that a successful private jet journey is not only the places you will visit and the people you will meet but also how you get there.
 
A great journey starts with a great jet.  These jets are intimate in scale with posh interiors.  Combine this with the camaraderie of your fellow travelers, professional tour managers, hand-selected flight crew, vintage wines, champagnes, top cuisine, and you are in for one amazing experience.
 
 
Lakani 2010 Itineraries
 
Europe Rediscovered - A Journey by Luxury Private Jet
Sept 19 - Oct 5, 2010
Sample overnights: Berlin & Dresden, Riga; Yalta; Sicily; Azores Islands; Paris.
 
Asian Experience - A Journey by Luxury Private Jet
Oct 29 - Nov 14, 2010
Sample overnights:  Seoul; Hoi An, Vietnam; Island of Borneo; Chaing Mai, Thailand; Laos; Shanghai
 
Cultural Connections - Around the World by Luxury Private Jet
Oct 9 - 30, 2010
Sample overnights: Osaka with excursion to Kyoto; Hanoi; Laos; Myanmar; India with visit to the Taj Mahal; Abu Dhabi with visit to Dubai; Alexandria; Biarritz; San Sebastian, Spain
Last Month's Trivia ...
 
Can you name 5 of the World's 10 most expensive cities?
 
Answer:   1. Tokyo 2. Oslo 3. Copenhagen 4. Geneva 5. Brasilia 6. Zurich 7. Nuuk, Greenland 8. London 9. Budapest 10. Moscow
 
 
Congratulations to our last winner of a $25 travel certificate!
 
 
 
Be sure to check out our website often for all the up-to-date travel information and news!
 
We've proud to provide our clients with a wealth of travel information ... from the very latest offers, recommendations (such as Reid Travel hosted trips), exclusive offers and updates in itineraries, access to resource links regarding passports and travel documents, weather conditions to profiles on new destinations and travel venues.
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Are you interested in some "mad" money?
 
Reid Travel invites you to participate in "Reid Rewards". This is our special thank you to our clients who refer friends and family.
 
Just send us the names and contact information of potential clients who have not yet experienced our services. When they book and travel with us, you will receive your "Reid Reward".
 
So please contact your Reid Travel consultant either by e-mail or phone with the names of friends/family interested in travel, and we will do the rest. And soon after your referral returns from their trip, you will receive your cash gift to enjoy a special treat of your choice.



 
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It takes a lifetime of experience to give you the experience of a lifetime.