This month ATG continues to celebrate 10 Years with an important milestone, the launch of ATG Elite, a by- invitation travel club with automatic rewards and benefits - no points to keep track of or strict redemption guidelines to follow.

Please contact your ATG Travel Consultant today for more information on becoming an ATG Elite Member.

ATG Elite Featured Departures:

Croatia's Dalmatian Coast with Chef Roy Yamaguchi
June 28 - July 5, 2008

Sea Dream Yacht Club was recently profiled on the premier episode of Jet Set, which aired on the Travel Channel Sunday May 13 at 10pm. Host Philip Levine takes viewers inside the five star hotels, luxury yachts and amazing restaurants featured on ATG Elite departures.

Escorted South Africa: Pezula, Cape Town, The Winelands and Safari at Singita
April 17 - 25, 2008

The 2007/8 Zagat Survey of the world's top Hotels, Resorts and Spas puts Singita at the top of the list. Read more to see how properties featured in other ATG Elite destinations stack up.

Clients who travel on 2007-2008 ATG Elite escorted departures will be invited to join the 70 couples and families currently enrolled.

Members receive value- added amenities, exclusive savings and private activities when traveling on ATG Elite departures, plus, added perks for new client referrals and world cruise bookings.

Cairo and the Greek Isles
12 Day Land/Sea Tour: Cairo followed by Greek Isles Yachting Voyage aboard Sea Dream Yacht Club
October 2 - 13, 2007

India's Golden Triangle and Beyond
11 Day Land Program: New Delhi, Udaipur, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi
October 22 - November 1, 2007

Kingdoms of Jade & Pearls Aboard Crystal Symphony
16 Day Land/Sea Tour: Beijing to Hong Kong
March 30 - April 14, 2008

Mysteries of the Far East Aboard Crystal Symphony
11 Day Cruise: Hong Kong to Singapore
April 14, 2008 - April 24, 2008

Escorted South Africa
9 Day Land Tour: The Garden Route, Cape Town, The Winelands and Safari at Singita
April 17 - 25, 2008

Croatia's Dalmatian Coast with Chef Roy Yamaguchi
8 Day Voyage aboard Sea Dream Yacht Club
June 28 - July 5, 2008

Family U.K. Featuring the Military Tattoo
8 Day Land Tour: Scotland and England
August 8 - 15, 2008

Private Serengeti - Singita Grumeti Reserves, Tanzania
9 Day Land Tour: The Arusha and Mara Wildlife Regions of Tanzania
August 22 - 30, 2008

Enhanced value and behind-the-scenes access are among the many reasons savvy travelers often choose to travel with groups.

A Biblical Tour of Turkey
October 7-20, 2007

Join us for thrilling experiences and privileged access to the most fascinating sites of both ancient and contemporary cultures, beginning with Istanbul's famed Blue Mosque.

Pilgrimage to holy sights visited by Paul on his missionary journeys in Gaziantep and Antakya. Glide across the Cappadocian landscape in a private Hot Air Balloon.

Enjoy private entrance to many historical churches and sites of world renowned Byzantine artifacts. Luxury accommodation, convenient ground transportation and almost all meals are included with escort provided by ATG's Marianne Martz throughout.

Cick here for details and reservations.

Myres Castle Private Scottish Golf Getaway
Available to closed groups on an independent basis.

Enjoy the full run of a luxurious Scottish castle, located wihin an hour's drive of the world's most cherished courses.

Play the Old Course, the New of Jubilee Championship courses at St. Andrews, Kingsbarns Golf Links and Carnoustie Golf Links, home of the 2007 Open Championship.

Perfect for corporate retreats, family reunions and getaways for golfing buddies.

Click here for details.

Check out the following special rates on featured itineraries and and offers from our preferred suppliers.

7 Day Itineraries on Sea Dream Yacht Club

• June 2, Nice to Monte Carlo starting from $4,599
• June 30, Civitavecchia to Civitavecchia starting from $4,999
• July 7, Civitavecchia to Pireaus starting from $4,699
• Oct 6, Valetta, Malta to Naples starting from $3,699
• Nov 3, Civitavecchia to Barcelona starting from $3,499

Silversea Savings of Up to 50% on 2007 Sailings

• Oct 17, 9 days - Bridgetown to Ft Lauderdale starting from $2,997
• Oct 27, 7 days - Athens to Port Said starting from $2,697
• Nov 5, 9 days - Ft Lauderdale to Bridgetown starting from $2,997
• Nov 14, 9 days - Bridgetown to Ft Lauderdale starting from $3,496
• Nov 18, 7 days - Mombasa to Mahe starting from $2,517

Regent Seven Seas' Ambassador Program - Refer a Friend and receive $250 Shipboard Credit

Regent's Ambassador program is a great way to introduce family and friends to the best of Europe - and be rewarded for doing so. When guests currently booked on a 2007 Europe voyage refer friends to also explore Europe with Regent, both the booked guest and referred guest will receive $250 per person in shipboard credit. In order to receive the $250 per person shipboard credit, booked guests must fill out an "Ambassador" certificate.

To qualify, the referred guest cannot be former RSSC guests, and/or currently booked on any of Regent's upcoming cruises.

Mala Mala Featured on Good Morning America

Click here to view photos from Mala Mala and learn more about the ecology of safari in Southern Africa.

Delta to Offer Carbon Offset Program

Delta Air Lines Inc. has joined with environmental organization The Conservation Fund to become the first U.S. airline to let customers buy carbon offsets to counteract emissions from air travel.

Starting June 1, customers who buy a ticket online at delta.com can make a donation to The Conservation Fund. Contributions of $5.50 for a domestic roundtrip flight and $11 for an international roundtrip flight will be used by The Conservation Fund to plant trees in the United States and abroad. The newly planted forests will help to absorb carbon dioxide, filter water, restore wildlife habitat and enhance public recreation areas.

Click here to read the full article in the Business Courier.

The Mal Factor: Malaka Hilton featured on cover of Luxury Travel Advisor

Check out Malaka's article and browse the April Issue of Luxury Travel Advisor.

The World Elite MasterCard®

Is your current cardholder "benefits" package feeling a little restrictive?

Virtuoso is expanding its unprecedented partnership with Mastercard to issue the World Elite card, a rewards program that speaks to today's affluent traveler.

The card offers valuable Air, Cruise and Hotel benefits which are not only combinable with Virtuoso's Voyager Club benefits, but also accumulate points and earn special privileges through current issuers Saks Fifth Avenue and Sotheby's .

Side step the red tape and lack of availability of your mileage plan with the following World Elite Air benefits:

• Complimentary business class upgrades with purchase of full coach fares on airlines such as South African Airways, Mexicana, Alitalia, Austrian Airlines, and Lufthansa.
• Complimentary companion tickets with the purchase of full-fare Business Class tickets with Singapore Airlines, bmi, Icelandair, Iberia and Silverjet.

Ask your ATG Virtuoso Travel Consultant about applicable World Elite benefits for your next booking.

ATG Exclusive Travel Services Provider for Starwood Fractional Owners

Read more about the benefits of fractional ownership in the May/June issue of Virtuoso Life (Join the Club, p. 76)

Stop by Admiral Travel Gallery's Downtown Sarasota location to pick up a complimentary copy today or contact Malaka Hilton to learn more about owning at Starwood's St. Regis and Luxury Collection exclusive properties.

ATG's Michelle Andersen Scores Top Ten with Italy Onsite

Anyone who has traveled a custom FIT arranged by an ATG Travel Consultant has likely experienced the benefits and expertise of a Virtuoso Onsite. They are our partners on the ground who meet you at the airport, reserve behind-the-scenes tours and provide the best English speaking guides.

ATG enjoys preferred relationships with the world's top onsites and recently earned distinction with our #1 partner in Italy, IC Bellagio. ATG was not only a top ten producer among Virtuoso agencies for 2006, but Michelle Andersen is also among the top ten producing Virtuoso agents.

Needless to say, the support and friendship we nurture with our partners overseas shows in the level of service ATG is able to extend to clients.

Be sure to contact Michelle for your unique villa, tour or custom itinerary in Italy.

Travel Resources such as currency and time zone conversion, car rental, luggage shipping, travel insurance, medical evacuation, passport service and more are conveniently accessed through the Admiral Travel website.

The Airport Security Passing Lane Is Now Clear

Avoid long security lines and be more in control of your time and schedule by becoming a member of Clear. This pre-screening program for travelers currently services airports in Cincinnati (CVG), Indianapolis (IND), New York JFK - Terminals 4 and 7 (JFK), Orlando (MCO) and San Jose (SJC) with new service on the way in Albany (ALB), Little Rock (LIT), Newark Terminal B (EWR), New York JFK Terminal 1 (JFK) and Toronto (YYZ).

To join, fliers must submit to a background check by TSA and pay an initial one-year enrollment fee of $99.95. Once confirmed, Clear members will speed through a designated security lane with assistance from attendants and concierge staff.

Visit www.flyclear.com for details and registration.

A Smart, Efficient Way To Deal With Your Baggage

Now, more than ever, shipping your luggage ahead is a great alternative for the savvy traveler. With operational costs climbing every day, many airlines have begun charging as much as $100 per bag for checked luggage.

Avoid the hassle of carrying your bags to and from the airport and discover the convenience of having your bags waiting for you upon arrival in your final destination. We've all got our issues but now dealing with your baggage doesn't have to be one of them!

Contact your ATG Travel Consultant for a quote.

Request the "Summer Breeze" Package - Receive 15% off any bag shipped Second or Next Day Air with Luggage Concierge. Valid through Labor Day. Promotional code SBP.

Study shows Americans need More Information about Changes in Passport Rules

Recent surveys reveal that most Americans are not fully informed about the new passport regulation changes under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative. As of January 23, 2007, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling by air between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda have been required to present a valid passport.

As of January 1, 2008, ALL persons, including U.S. citizens, traveling between the U.S. and Canada, Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Bermuda by land or sea (including ferries), may be required to present a valid passport or other documents as determined by the Department of Homeland Security. While recent legislative changes permit a later deadline, the Departments of State and Homeland Security are working to meet all requirements as soon as possible. Ample advance notice will be provided to enable the public to obtain passports or passport cards for land/sea entries.

The passport requirement does NOT apply to U.S. citizens traveling to or returning directly from a U.S. territory. U.S. citizens returning directly from a U.S. territory are not considered to have left the United States and do not need to present a passport. U.S. territories include the following: Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Swains Island, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

Due to overwhelming demand, travelers should expect a processing time of six weeks, with the option to expedite service in two weeks or privately in only a matter of days.

Electronic Passports
The Department of State has also proposed the upcoming release of a U.S. Electronic Passport. It is the same as a regular passport with the addition of a small contactless computer chip embedded in the back cover. The chip will securely store the same data visually displayed on the photo page of the passport, and will additionally include a digital photograph. The inclusion of the digital photograph will enable biometric comparison, through the use of facial recognition technology at international borders. The U.S. "e-passport" will also have a new look, incorporating additional anti-fraud and security features.

Current paper passports, without chips, will still be valid for the full extent of their validity period.

Passport Cards
The Department of Homeland Security is developing a limited-use passport called a Passport Card for land and sea travel between the U. S and Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Bermuda. Your wallet will like this smaller, credit card-sized alternative better with lower fees of only $10 for children and $20 for adults with a $25 execution fee.

Stay abreast of changes in passport requirements with the U.S. Dept. of State website.