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Vol 5 , Issue 2February 2011
Greetings!

Here we are in February which must mean that winter is almost over!  Time to start thinking about summer vacations!

In this newsletter, we look at TPI, the Hard Rock Hotel in Punta Cana, weird items that hotel guests leave behind, river cruising and, as always, a few tidbits.

Grab a beverage, put your feet up and enjoy...
TPI am I...
I've joined Travel Professionals International!

After careful consideration for my clients, I've made a change in agencies... I've joined TPI and look forward to an exciting year!
  
The only change in contact information is my email address:
  
Janna Guay CTC
Direct  (416) 998-0539
Toll Free  (866) 794-5226
Email  jguay@tpi.ca
  
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me!
  
I look forward to continuing to provide each of you with the best service I can.
Hard Rock in Punta Cana
The newest kid on the block
  
Hard Rock Hotel Punta CanaThe new Hard Rock Hotel has opened in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic!
  
The monster hotel, with 1,790 rooms and suites, features a Jack Nicklaus designed golf course, 12 pools, 11 restaurants, tennis courts, business centre, and a Spa all surrounded by pristine Dominican beaches.
  
Even the kids aren't left out.  They can enjoy the arcade centre, mini golf or the kid's slide!
  
For those of you who like the action, the 45,000 square foot Casino should provide enough for everyone!
  
Weddings take on a whole new meaning on a floating gazebo... or the beach is good too!
  
Flexible spaces and unique themes make the Hard Rock Punta Cana a fantastic place for meetings, conferences & events.
  
To visit the Hard Rock Punta Cana website, click here.
Weird Items Hotel Guests Forget
Chris Pritchard, Sydney Morning Herald

Darth Vader MaskWhen cleaners swung open the walk-in closet door of an Australian four-star hotel room they weren't prepared for what lay on the floor beneath the hangers...It was a human body - fortunately alive and sleeping off the mother of all hangovers.

 

While the recent discovery of a warm body may be spectacularly unusual, hotel executives say guests forget many possessions - some decidedly odd - when they check out.

  
Even a wooden leg?
  
To read the full story, click here.
River Cruising in Europe
Europe's grand waterways, slow paced & enhanced programs
 

Europe's grand waterways take you to the heart of the continent's magnificent cities, and to vineyard-lined valleys and medieval castles.

River Cruise ShipComfortable, convenient, slow paced and very inclusive river cruising is based on sensory experience. Gourmet meals prepared by the European chefs, local wines and beers included with dinners, enriching programs consists of sightseeing, demonstrations, workshops and lectures, opens Europe's historical heart to a comfort oriented traveller.

TulipsCruising season in Europe commences in early April with Tulip Time programs, and carries on until December with Christmas cruises. However, main cruising season is from June until the end of September, and those dates book early and are priced accordingly. For travellers on a budget, savings are Christmas Marketavailable in the months of May, August, October and November.

All river cruise operators offer enhanced shore excursion programs which give an in-depth and authentic view of the cultures and histories of the cities you visit. You will see city highlights and discover the places only the locals know about. River cruise itineraries are cultural adventures filled with discovery of fascinating history, local traditions, tranquil landscapes, alluring hamlets and magnificent hilltop castles.

Contact me anytime to enquire about river cruising.

Tidbits
Neat stories that just don't need a full article!
  
Atlantic City embracing roaring '20s party vibe - click here
  
Part all-American, part Cuban, part Alice in Wonderland. The Miami area is a psychedelic mix of serious business and eccentric pleasures - click here
  
Vietnam uncovers it's own "great wall" - click here
  
What's new in Germany & Austria for 2011 - click here  

February Cartoon 

Janna Guay CTC
TPI