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| Sell-Out Risk High for Zoom Amsterdam Gay Pride |
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Zoom Vacations' trip to Amsterdam for Gay Pride,
August 3-7 is very close to selling out. If you have
been thinking about joining this trip, please contact
Zoom Vacations as soon as possible to reserve your
spot.
If it isn't possible for you to make it this year, rest
assured that we will offer in 2007 as well--but a year
is a long time to wait!
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| View Photos of Zoom's Recent Trip to Guatemala |
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Breathtaking scenery, 5 star hotels, unique
excursions, and a fun, spontaneous, interesting,
group:
the makings of a sensational Zoom Vacation in
Guatemala.
Zoom Guatemala introduced our travelers to
centuries-old ruins, Central America's most beautiful
city, incredible authentic cuisine, plus excursions
designed with fun in mind. Travelers had two Zoom
Concierges
to handle
any needs and to make sure the trip was as carefree
and fun as possible for our travelers.
But don't take our word for it. The following
are
a
few emails we received days following the
trip
Many thanks go to Bryan & Joel for creating such
a
memorable experience. Our trip to Guatemala was a
perfect blend of activities that made the whole thing
truly enjoyable! Their planning and extensive
connections gave us the opportunity to experience
things you may not see anywhere else, and the
quality of the accommodations, tour guides, and
activities on the trip is beyond compare! These trips
will leave you wanting to plan your next Zoom
vacation before your first one is even over.--
Jason, Washington, DC
I wanted to say thanks so much for making a fun
and memorable trip. I could never have imagined that
a trip to Guatemala could be so enjoyable. It was
the perfect blend of gay socializing and must-see
touring.--Jerry, New Jersey
I wanted to tell you that the trip to Guatemala
was terrific. Thanks for all the work that you all put
into planning it. After seeing a few more new places,
I can definitely see going back>--Jeff,
Washington, DC
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| Zooming With Joel |
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You ask the question, he'll provide the answer!
Our Chief Travel Officer, Joel Cabrera, gets a number
of travel-related questions every week. Email your
travel question to Joel, and
your question may be featured in the newsletter.
Joel answers those travel questions that have kept
you in quandary for far too long.
Question:
Ted from Dallas asks: "What is one place I should go
before I die?"
Answer:
Dear Ted, Ah, right to the point. I could give several
answers to this question, but the first place that
came to my mind was Machu Picchu. It's mystical,
spiritual, cultural, adventuresome, and most of all--
stunningly beautiful. Machu Picchu has the ability to
stay in a travelers thoughts long after the trip is
over, and some people who visit Machu Picchu feel a
sense of "awakening" when they return. These are
some of many reasons why we offer it as a Zoom
destination. Our trip blends the spiritual adventure
and beauty of the destination with extreme luxury.
It's really amazing.
Besides Machu Picchu, here are five other
destinations and experiences you should check into
before you "check out". Of course I could include a
list of hundreds here.
1. Dance the Tango in Buenos Aires
2. Go on an African Safari.
3. Experience Rio's Carnaval.
4. Spend at least a week in Bali, Indonesia.
5. Visit Venice (as soon as possible).
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| Club Zoom |
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If you are new to Club Zoom, here's the scoop. You
will receive discounts and special offers on many of
your favorite hotels, retail outlets, and services
around the country! And the best part is, it's free! It
is simply our way of saying, "thank you" for being a
part of Zoom Vacations.
Simply click on the link below to get the codes
necessary to redeem these offers.
RETAILERS
- Allen Brothers (fine steaks)
- Universal Gear (men's fashions)
- David Barton Gym, in NYC, Miami, and Chicago!
- NYC Restaurant: Paris Commune
- Brazil Chic (men's fashions)
HOTELS
- Chicago: The Amalfi Hotel
- Dallas: The Melrose
- LA: The Grafton on Sunset
- NYC: The Tribeca Grand Hotel
- NYC: The SoHo Grand Hotel
- NYC: The Flatotel
- San Francisco: The Hotel Monaco and the
Serrano
- South Beach: The Raleigh
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Featured Travelers: Pablo Albani and Julian Hayward of NYC and the Bahamas |
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What do you get when you mix an intellectual man
with the sexiest British accent you've ever heard with
a witty, charming man exuding boyish good looks?
You get the dynamic duo of Pablo and Julian, two
Zoom travelers who joined our Costa Rica vacation in
late April.
Zoom Costa Rica was the start of a several week
long global journey which included Africa, Asia, and
more. Pablo made some time while traveling in South
Africa to talk about his experiences with travel and
especially Zoom Vacations.
When asked what he and Julian enjoy about
traveling, Pablo said, "We travel for the adventure,
incredible vistas, and to be able to experience the
many different cultures that are out there."
Just during their current trip alone they have
immersed themselves in small villages, huge
metropolises, tropical jungle communities, and even a
safari in South Africa. While nature is certainly a
passion of theirs, they also have a great appreciation
of civilization.
"I love design and architecture," Pablo said. "It is
amazing what our ancestors accomplished with what
they had."
So why do two people like Julian and Pablo travel
with Zoom Vacations anyway? "We took the trip with
Zoom because we had heard so many nice things
about the tour," Pablo said. "People always come
back from a Zoom trip wanting more. I guess what is
nice is their attention to detail and how nicely packed
it is. You basically just have to show up and they
take care of everything."
Pablo also said that traveling as part of a gay group
made he and Julian feel as though they could be
themselves. Plus, they made many new friends.
"Besides the different activities, we enjoyed the
camaraderie that was formed within the group. It
was as if a bunch of friends decided to go on
vacation together," Pablo said.
When asked if they would be taking another Zoom
Vacation, Pablo didn't miss a beat with his response.
"Rio!" He said, "The New Years package to Rio de
Janeiro sounds fabulous to us. What an incredible
time that must be!"
Pablo and Julian, we look forward to seeing you in
Brazil!
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