Tuesday, October 31, 2006

THINK COOK ISLANDS
THINK RAROTONGAN BEACH RESORT & SPA & AITUTAKI LAGOON RESORT & SPA


With so many romantic choices out their for your honeymoon or destination wedding, it's hard to think 'out of the box' when searching for your true paradise. Yes, it's easy to just jump into a pre-set charter package to somewhere warm for this special occassion but why would you do the same trip that you and your spouse can do at any other time?

If you're considering something different, a place that is both seductive and secluded, a place that you can do as much as you want or as little, a place that tantalizes your senses and refreshes your soul, than the Cook Islands is for you!

The largest island of the Cook Islands is Rarotonga and here sits bold and beautiful is the Rarotongan Beach Resort and Spa. It's comprehensive facilities and all-inclusive option yeilds as great as services that you would find at any 4-5 star resort in the Caribbean. However, combine their brand new luxurious honeymoon bungalow and the property's beachfront location on the very white powdery beach with some of the best snorkeling in the world, polynesian culture, and most friendly staff, you will be quick to put this travel experience as one of the best you have ever had!

I would personally recommend sparing two weeks or more for this trip and breaking it up with a visit to the island of Aitutaki. Near here is where they filmed the current series of the hit TV show, 'Survivor'. This little island-hop journey also gives you some of the best scenery by air as you fly over scattered islands throughout incredibly turquois-blue water.

The magical hideaway of the Aitutaki Lagoon Resort and Spa, is the only property in the Cook Islands that has those most romantic bungalows in the world - overwater! Be indulged and spoiled during this honeymoon from your honeymoon! (and if it's not your honeymoon, be treated as if it were!).

10 night combo packages with airfare from Los Angeles, 5 nights at the Rarotongan, 4 nights at the Aitutaki Lagoon, inter-island flights, lei greeting and airport transfers start only at around CAD$3280 per person including tax.

For more information, please visit http://www.romanticplanet.ca/cookislands/aitutaki.htm and http://www.romanticplanet.ca/cookislands/rarotongan.htm and ask your travel agent to contact the experts in honeymoons and destination weddings - Romantic Planet Vacations.

Saturday, October 28, 2006

TOP HONEYMOON DESTINATIONS - 2007

Romantic Planet Vacations has been in business now for almost two years and we have completely dedicated ourselves to the honeymoons and destination wedding markets. I have personally visited many locales around the world in search of only the most romantic places to add to our product-line (I know, it's a tough job but somebody's got to do it!). It's been a challenge but I have concluded my top 10 choices for 2007's Best Honeymoon Destinations in the world! Although all of the 45 different destinations that we serve are highly recommended and are most romantic too, this top ten may assist you as a springboard in your honeymoon, anniversary or romance travel plans.

The top ten choices for Honeymoon Destinations for 2007 are as follows;

10. Grand Bahama, Bahamas
09. Hayman Island, Australia
08. Greece
07. Barbados
06. Cook Islands
05. Maui, Hawaii
04. Fiji
03. St. Lucia
02. Italy (Rome, Florence, Venice)
01. Bora Bora (Tahiti & Moorea too!)

Please feel free to contact your travel agent and ask them about us and/or contact our reservations department at travel@romanticplanet.ca or 866-247-8123 or visit our web-site at www.romanticplanet.ca. We can fully customize your honeymoon package to suit your needs and interests and we work hard to ensure that you experience one of the very best trips in your lifetime!

Laurie Keith

Friday, October 20, 2006


FREE WEDDING PACKAGES!

Please visit http://www.romanticplanet.ca/freeweddings.htm for detailed complimentary wedding packages available worldwide.

Please book-mark this page as we will be updating it regularly.

Thursday, October 19, 2006

Dreams Cancun INCREDIBLE fall deals!

Dreams Cancun

Special Room Reduction

For Travel Oct 19 - Dec 23, 2006

Black out Date Nov 11-14, 2006

Deluxe $ 95.00 p/p per night

Deluxe Oceanview $ 109.00 p/p per night

Deluxe Oceanfront $ 124.00 p/p per night

Club Oceanfront $ 153.00 p/p per night

All guests will receive complimentary green fee at Cancun Golf Club at Pok-ta-pok as an added value for staying at Dreams Cancun Resort & Spa.
Details on this Amazing Offer:

© Reservations must be made at least 24-hrs prior to the tee off for individuals, and at least 14 days in advance for groups.

© 10% discounts on all products at the Golf Club logo shop and 15% discount on food and beverages at the Golf Course Restaurant "La Casa de Campo".

© The use of golf cart is mandatory.

o If you choose to have a caddie, there is a minimum requirement of one caddie per group. The fee per caddie is $20.00 USD.

o If you choose to rent a golf cart the pricing is as follows: If you play before December 17, 2006 the golf cart is $32.50 USD per person. After December 18, 2006 the golf cart is $35.00 USD per person. If you play during high season (Dec. 18, 2006 to April 30, 2007) before 12:00 noon, there is an additional surcharge of $35.00 USD per person. The golf cart can hold up to two people.

© There is a surcharge of $7 USD per player for groups (from 20 players or more), this includes score cards, name tags in all golf carts, and gifts for the longest drive and closest to the pin.

© Clubs for rent per day are $26.00 USD. (all clubs are Callaway X-14).

© Driving range not included, price per 60 balls is $4.00 USD. and for 100 balls it is $6.00 USD.

© Transportation between hotel and Golf Club is not included (aprox. 5mins ride from the hotel )


** Booking Window from Oct 19 - Nov 20, 2006**

Rates are in CAD$, per person, per night, including hotel tax, subject to availabilitiy and subject to change.

COUPLES SWEPT AWAY & COUPLES SANS SOUCI RECEIVE HIGHEST RANKING AMONG ALL-INCLUSIVES!
Travel + Leisure readers rate the resorts as the best in the Caribbea, Bermuda and Bahamas for 2006!

Click here for more information on these incredible properties:
http://www.romanticplanet.ca/jamaica/couples.htm

Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui - Opening Soon

Opening Soon
Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, Thailand
Now Accepting Reservations

Set atop the north-western hillside of Laem Yai Bay, overlooking the beaches of the Gulf of Siam, Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui is a private oasis of breathtaking vistas amidst swaying coconut palms.

Offering spacious villas and residences, each with private pools and sundecks, a spa surrounded by a forest of exotic flowers, and exquisite tropical cuisine, this new Resort imparts bliss and serenity. Visit a hidden waterfall on an elephant's back. Embark on a treetop canopy adventure. Or simply enjoy the afternoon stretched out on pristine beaches. With the opening of our newest resort in Thailand, Four Seasons invites you to redefine your idea of getting away from it all.
Contact your travel agent today and have them contact Romantic Planet Vacations Inc. for more details.

Free Upgrade for wedding couple at Sandals Negril

FREE Upgrade In Negril For Newlyweds on WeddingMoons

FREE Upgrade In Negril For Newlyweds on WeddingMoons

FREE Upgrade In Negril For Newlyweds on WeddingMoons

Romantic Planet Vacations has special offers for wedding groups, so your clients can invite their friends and family to share their special day. Guests can stay at Sandals Resort or, if they have children, at a Beaches Resort and join in on the celebration.
• Book 10-19 rooms at Beaches Negril, receive a free one category upgrade for newlyweds at Sandals Negril • Book 20-39 rooms at Beaches Negril, receive a free two category upgrade for newlyweds at Sandals Negril • Book 40 or more rooms at Beaches Negril, receive a free three category upgrade for newlyweds at Sandals Negril
And, as always, your clients enjoy FREE** weddings at any Sandals or Beaches Resort with stays of seven or more nights.

Destinations: Caribbean
Departure Cities: All
Hotel: Beaches Negril Beach Resort & Spa All-Inclusive
Travel Dates: Now - Dec. 12, 2006

**Free wedding offer valid for stays of seven nights or longer. Government and administrative fees are also included in complimentary wedding packages. For stays of less than seven nights, government and administrative fees of US$750 are not included. Offer is subject to change without prior notice and/or may be withdrawn at any time. Certain restrictions apply. Consult with your travel agent for specific conditions of marriage in foreign countries. Rooms booked do not include the Honeymoon Room. *Free category upgrades at Sandals Negril are based upon number of rooms booked at Beaches Negril. Details outlined above.

Wednesday, October 18, 2006


Anthrium Lily Beach Wedding Package
*Personal Onsite Wedding Planner
*Non-Denominational Minister to officiate over the marriage ceremony
*Marriage Certificate
*All legal and licence fees
*Tropical Petal aisle
*Tropical Bridal Bouquet & Boutonniere

WEDDING PACKAGE RATES - 2007

Anguilla CAD$1985
Antigua CAD$950
Barbados CAD$1225
Dominica CAD$1225
Grenada CAD$755
Jamaica CAD$960
St. Kitts CAD$870
Nevis CAD$1005
St. Lucia CAD$895
St. Maarten CAD$1300

All packages for groups of up to 10 persons. Transportation prices are not included; this is dependent on where the group is staying. Packages can be sold to cruise passengers as well.
Bird of Paradise Beach Wedding Package
*Personal Onsite Wedding Planner
*Non-Denominational Minister to officiate over the marriage ceremony
*Marriage Certificate
*All legal and licence fees
*Tropical Bridal Bouquet & Boutonniere
*Champagne toast
*Photographer – option of digital photos or 2 rolls of 36 exp. Unprocessed.

WEDDING PACKAGE RATES - 2007
Anguilla CAD$2430
Antigua CAD$1405
Barbados CAD$1845
Dominica CAD$1975
Grenada CAD$1165
Jamaica CAD$1710
St. Kitts CAD$1145
Nevis CAD$1450
St. Lucia CAD$1340
St. Maarten CAD$1845

All packages for groups of up to 10 persons. Transportation prices are not included; this is dependent on where the group is staying. Packages can be sold to cruise passengers as well.
Bougainvillea Beach Wedding Package
*Personal Onsite Wedding Planner
*Non-Denominational Minister to officiate over the marriage ceremony
*Marriage Certificate
*All legal and licence fees
*Tropical Bridal Bouquet & Boutonniere
*Photographer – 2 rolls of 36-exposure film to be given to the client undeveloped
*Videographer – edited video of ceremony and champagne toast/cake cutting
*1 tier cake (vanilla or chocolate flavour)
*Bottle of Champagne


WEDDING PACKAGE RATES:
Anguilla CAD$3350
Antigua CAD$1998
Barbados CAD$2465
Dominica CAD$2968
Grenada CAD$1780
Jamaica CAD$2260
St. Kitts CAD$1655
Nevis CAD$1815
St. Lucia CAD$1685
St. Maarten CAD$2550

All packages for groups of up to 10 persons. Transportation prices are not included; this is dependent on where the group is staying. Packages can be sold to cruise passengers as well.

Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa, Australia Receives World Recognition

Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa has again been recognised in several major international awards. In an outstanding coup, the owners, Terry and Cathy Maloney, have also been named in Australia as leading industry innovators by international Travel + Leisure Magazine, alongside well-known tourism mavericks such as Tony and Maureen Wheeler - Founders of Lonely Planet, Paul Cave - Founder of the Sydney Harbour Bridge Climb, Graham Skroo Turner - Founder of Flight Centre, Peter and Margaret Lehman - Australian Wine Makers, Graeme Wood - Founder of Wotif.com Travel website, Brett Godfrey - CEO Virginblue Airlines.
"These individuals through their imagination, ideas and commitment, have not only changed the ways we travel but in many instances have importantly enhanced the Nation's status as a destination for the rest of the world" says Kay O'Sullivan.

Terry & Cathy’s award as Australian Tourism Innovators is especially gratifying as they have spent 30 years as owner/operators of Australian resorts in unique places. The past 11 years creating the Daintree Eco Lodge & Spa concept into a world class experiential travel destination. They have been pioneers and world leaders in nature spa tourism, ecotourism and experiential travel. “The Lodge is situated in what is one of those “special places on the planet”, totally immersed in nature, with pure air, pure water. By offering special experiences combining nature, nurture and ancient culture we believe guests have the opportunity to “live the learning” whilst enjoying this intriguing combination” says Founders, Terry and Cathy.
The quest is to continually enhance experiences at the Lodge and offer packages of wellbeing and unique experiences that guest can’t get elsewhere.
Packages are available by contacting your travel agent and Romantic Planet Vacations Inc.

Caribbean Airlines commences operations

Caribbean Airlines, Trinidad and Tobago-based Caribbean Airlines, has unveiled its new livery and logo. The new look will replace British West Indian Airways (BWIA) on January 1, 2007.
Caribbean Airline's new livery centers on a green and blue hummingbird in mid-flight. Beside the hummingbird is the carrier's name stretches in magenta and purple-hued lettering.
"The hummingbird is found only in the New World (Western Hemisphere),”said Peter Davies, CEO of BWIA, “early references to Trinidad refer to it as the land of the hummingbird, making the symbol highly appropriate as an emblem for Caribbean Airlines," The airline's style will be professional, personable and genuine “very natural and easy” according to Davies and the carrier's character will reflect the food, music, decor, language and personality of the region.
The BWIA CEO promised a seamless transition from one company to another on January 1.
Tickets purchased for travel on BWIA will be honoured on Caribbean Airlines. Frequent flyer miles and membership in Club BWEE will transfer automatically.
Caribbean Airlines' fleet will consist of two Airbus A340s and five 737-800s.

SONAISALI ISLAND RESORT SPECIAL, FIJI

We are pleased to introduce the following special for the award winning Sonaisali Island Resort. The sales period for this special will be from now till 30 November, 2006

STAY 5 NIGHTS / PAY ONLY FOR 4 NIGHTS

INCLUDES: Full Buffet Breakfast Daily (including FOC Night), FREE Welcome Cocktail per person, FREE Jungle Cruise per person, Special invitation to General Manager’s Cocktail Party (1hr free drinks), Free SCUBA Pool Splash per person, FREE Meals for Children under 12 yrs
FREE Kids Club supervised children’s activities – not crèche or babysitting/child minding).

HONEYMOONERS: Free bottle of Sparkling Wine and fruit basket in room on arrival. Min 4 night stay applies / Honeymooners only.

TRAVEL & BONUS: 24 October 06 – 23 December 06 = $100 RESORT CREDIT
20 January 07 – 30 June 07 = $200 RESORT CREDIT


BLACK OUT: 23rd December 06 – 19th Jan 07
5th April 07 – 25th April 07

Not combinable with any other special. Please contact your travel agent and/or us for more details at travel@romanticplanet.ca or 1-866-247-8123. www.romanticplanet.ca
TAHITI FLASH NEWS
Flash News – October 17th, 2006

Update - Tahiti – Roadblocks in Papeete
Haumana Cruises – Dry dock – Nov/Dec 2006
Fare Pea Iti (Tahaa) – Special Escape Offer
Hotel Manihi Pearl Beach Resort – Wedding ceremonies
Tahiti Cruise (Moorea) – Temporary Closure
Moorea Dolphin Center – Temporary Closure
Restaurant Bloody Mary’s – Bora Bora – Reminder


Please find below the latest update in Papeete:

Update - Tahiti – Roadblocks in Papeete
The situation has improved: since Saturday October 14th, all vehicles can circulate freely in and out downtown Papeete. (Some streets remain blocked; but the essential is that all areas of Papeete are accessible by vehicles).

The negotiations between the demonstrators and the government have started today: we remain optimistic that both parties will find an agreement soon. Business continues as normal.


Haumana Cruises – Dry dock - Nov/Dec 2006
Please kindly note tha the Haumana will be on dry dock from November 18th to December 08th, 2006 included. The ship will be back in operation on Saturday December 09th, 2006.

Fare Pea Iti (Tahaa) – Special Escape Offer
Fare Pea Iti, a very cosy little establishment on the island of Tahaa, is delighted to announce the a Special Escape Offer available from November 01st to December 19th, 2006. No minimum stay requested during this period.

Hotel Manihi Pearl Beach Resort – Wedding ceremonies
Please note that wedding ceremonies are no longer available at Hotel Manihi Pearl Beach Resort.

Tahiti Cruise (Moorea) – Temporary Closure
Please kindly note that the following excursions on Moorea: "Sailing Lagoon tour", "Sailing Lagoon tour with lunch on board" & "Sailing Sunset Cruise" will be temporarily closed from November 20th to December 02nd, 2006 included. Re-opening on December 03rd, 2006.
All current bookings have been taken care of. You will receive within best delays the alternatives proposed.

Moorea Dolphin Center – Temporary Closure
Moorea Dolphin Center will be closed on November 29th & 30th, 2006 included. Reopening on December 01st, 2006.

Restaurant Bloody Mary’s – Bora Bora – Reminder
As a reminder, please note that the “Classical Dinner” includes :
* an appetizer
* a choice of fish (steak or chicken) with salad - rice and vegetables
* local fruits
Important: Drinks are not included, and consequently should be paid on spot.

Please contact us for more details.

Costa Rica

Barcelo Playa Tambor – All Inclusive
Rates Include EBB – Must be booked and paid in Full by Dec 5, 2006
For Travel Jan 2, 2007 – April 8, 2007
Standard $ 105.00 p/p per night
For Travel April 9-30, 2007
Standard $ 84.00 p/p per night
SIB RT Transfers from San Jose $ 53.00 p/p

7 night Packages starting from
Toronto & Halifax $ 1418.00 p/p
Calgary & Vancouver $ 1605.00 p/p


Barcelo Playa Langosta – All Inclusive
Rates Include EBB – Must be booked and paid in Full by Dec 5, 2006
For Travel Jan 2, 2007 – April 8, 2007
Standard $ 121.00 p/p per night
For Travel April 9-30, 2007
Standard $ 82.00 p/p per night
SIB RT Transfers from Liberia $ 67 p/p

7 night Packages starting from
Toronto & Halifax $ 1418.00 p/p
Calgary & Vancouver $ 1453.00 p/p

We have 129 Hotels that we can offer you in Costa Rica.

Packages with airfare do not include the air tax.
Rates are CAD$, per person(unless otherwise stated) ,
Based on availability, double occupancy and subject to change
For reservations: please contact your travel agent and ask them to contact us or travel@romanticplanet.ca or call 1-866-247-8123.

Tuesday, October 17, 2006

Ian Wright, famed host of Lonely Planet/Pilot Guides TV Travel Show, delights fans in Calgary with a travel slide-show

October 16, 2006

Ian Wright, famous for eating fried cockroaches in Cambodia, riding a bull in Mexico, dodging lava drops in Vanuatu, and cruising the U.S.A. on a Harley, brought his out-going personality and quirkly sense of humour to the stage at MacEwan Hall at the University of Calgary Monday night.

The large crowd was delighted to partake in Ian's travel slide show presentation of his worldwide journeys, his trips prior to his stardom, and even his hilarous video submission to be a host for the very popular Lonely Planet (now Pilot Guides division of Globe Trekkers) television show. For nearly two and a half hours Ian told his exciting travel tales to Europe, Cambodia, Greenland, Mongolia, Tahiti, Brazil and more.

Although he is performing this show nationally in all of the major cities across Canada, he seemed to have as much enthusiasm in telling them as if he was doing so for the very first time. His natural, approachable, funny, lively and spontaneous personality makes him as much of a highlight to watch, on the tube or live in person, as the destinations he visits.

When asked what are his most favorite places in the world, he was quick to answer that Greenland was one of them. His face lit up as he recalled the solitarity that he felt while he was there being absorbed into the quiet and sheer beauty of the landscape. He also talked highly of Cambodia, describing the locals as "living more for the present then for the future."

As some of his least favorite travel experiences, he described how his director once got attacked by monkeys at the Monkey Temple in Nepal and after being bit in the butt (literally), they had to rush him to the hospital in fear that rabbies might set in! Another time, before he was host to the tv show, he was hitch-hiking throughout Europe with a buddy. Eventhough he recommends travel by hitch-hiking, he talked about one instance where one of the drivers - a big, burley angry-about-life sort of a man, falsely accused him of stealing money! Never-the-less, his likable sense of humour quickly got him out of that situation and running away from that mess as fast as he could!

Ian Wright said his home-life has changed alot since he began playing host to the show almost 16 years ago. He has gone from working and traveling almost seven months of the year to only three months of the year. Now married with two step sons in their teens, he claims that there is more work at home than at his job. When asked if he has a second job on his 'off days' he laughed hysterically replying only with, "Me, work?"

When asked if he would ever retire from the job, he replied that, "they would have to pry me away from the best job in the world!"

Pilot Guides can be seen on the 'Outdoor Life Network' on Mondays at 8 PM MST, and ABC on Saturdays at 7:30 PM MST, Fridays at 3:00 PM MST, and Mondays at 12:30 PM.

By: Laurie Keith


Ian Wright with author Laurie Keith

Vatulele was named "Fiji's Leading Resort" at the World Travel Awards Gala Ceremony held in Turks and Caicos, Sept 20.

This award caps many others the romantic hideaway has won since inception. Vatulele was named Small Luxury Hotels, 'Hotel of the Year' in 2000. It was named Fiji's top resort in the 2005 AAA Tourism Awards, following its local industry award the year earlier as the Best Boutique Resort in Fiji. Fortune magazine named The Point #2 in the Top Ten Barefoot Resorts in the World in 2002. The World Travel Awards were established in 1993 to acknowledge, reward and celebrate the enormous achievements to be found in all sectors of the global travel industry. In the years since, new technology has ensured that travel has maintained its position as one of the fastest-growing industries on Earth. Also during that time, dedicated travel professionals and their clients have come to regard the World Travel Awards as the best endorsement that any travel product could receive. They are often referred to as the 'Academy Awards' of Tourism. It is the world's most comprehensive travel awards ceremony, with trophies awarded in all areas of the industry. 167,000 travel agents voted this year in over 200 countries around the world.
For more details on Vatulele, please visit http://www.romanticplanet.ca/fiji/vatulele.htm
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Use ‘Em Or Lose ‘Em: Aeroplan Miles To Expire

Aeroplan has issued an ultimatum to its members – use your points, or lose your points. Beginning in Jan., Aeroplan miles will carry a 7 yr. expiry date. As well, beginning Jul. ‘07, members will have to earn or redeem points at least once a year or lose all their miles. Expired miles will be able to be reinstated at a price – over $1,000 for 100,000 Miles. The move is to help Aeroplan shed the liability of unused miles. Toronto Star
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Air Canada's popular Aeroplan rewards program has delivered to its 5 million members a controversial ultimatum about their loyalty points: Use them or lose them.

Beginning Jan. 1, Aeroplan will begin date-stamping the program's coveted miles. Those that aren't used within seven years will be deducted from members' accounts. Also, starting July 1, Aeroplan said its members will be required to either add or redeem miles once in a 12-month period. If they don't, all of their miles will expire.

Expired miles can be redeemed, although the price may be as much or more than a comparable airline ticket in some instances. To restore 100,000 expired Aeroplan miles, for instance, would cost $1,030 (fuel surcharges and tax for prospective redemptions not included).

Aeroplan's watershed announcements met mixed reaction yesterday from customers and Bay Street analysts. While several analysts suggested the move would help Aeroplan by culling unused miles as a liability from its balance sheet, some customers decried the changes.
"It's ridiculous," said Greg Clerkson, a Canadian banker who moved overseas to London from Toronto a year ago. "It might not cause a real kafuffle right now, but a year from now when Aeroplan starts taking points away from people, it's going to cause problems." While Aeroplan customers would only have to make a minimal purchase at one of the program's partners — which could be as simple as buying gas from Esso — some customers such as Clerkson said they will still be alienated. "I can't just pop down to Esso or Future Shop to make some trivial purchase to keep my account active," Clerkson said.

Still, Wellington West Capital Markets analyst Wui-Seng Kon said that while some Aeroplan shareholders seem to be disenchanted with yesterday's news — Aeroplan units fell 11 cents to $15.64 — the changes may spur some of the program's casual members to become more active with the program. "They may say, `we better step up,'" said the analyst, who has a "buy" rating on Aeroplan units with a $17 price target. Aeroplan chief executive Rupert Duchesne said during a conference call with analysts that the company didn't expect "a great deal of resistance to these. These are prudent measures for us in terms of running the programs financially responsibly for everybody."

Aeroplan isn't the first airline to put an expiry date on miles, and another change announced yesterday by the Montreal company should make it less complicated for members to redeem flights.

Aeroplan, which a year ago was spun off as an income fund by Air Canada parent company ACE Aviation Holdings Inc., said it would allow customers to redeem their points for any seat on Air Canada flights. In recent years, just 15 per cent of seats on the carrier's planes have been reserved for Aeroplan users.

But since Aeroplan will have to buy seats directly from Air Canada, booking flights on popular routes may require more miles than customers might expect. That could be good news for Aeroplan rivals like the Royal Bank of Canada's Avion Visa card, which advertises "unrestricted access" on any airline to its users.

Friday, October 06, 2006

TRAVEL SPECIAL: Mexico

REAL RESORTS

Real Playa Carmen - All Inclusive
Standard Room $ 65.00 p/p per night
Master 1 Bedroom Suite $ 72.00 p/p per night

Gran Porto Real - All Inclusive
Standard $ 86.00 p/p per night
Standard OV $ 93.00 p/p per night
Junior Sutie $ 100.00 p/p per night
Jr. Suite OV $ 107.00 p/p per night
Jr. Suite Oceanfront $ 122.00 p/p per night
Jr. Suite Beach Front Walk out $ 150.00 p/p per night

Gran Caribe Real
Standard $ 84.00 p/p per night
Deluxe Jr. Suite OV $ 92.00 p/p per night
Deluxe Jr. Suite OF $ 106.00 p/p per night
Deluxe Jr. Suite Beachfront Walk out $ 150.00 p/p per night
Royal Deluxe Jr. Suite OV $ 106.00 p/p
Royal Master Suite 1 Bedroom Jacuzzi OV $ 178.00 p/p per night

* Travel dates: Nov 16 - Dec 21, 2006 * Must be booked by Oct 31, 2006
TRAVEL SPECIAL: St. Lucia

Jalousie Plantation
Stay 7 Nights / Pay Only 5 Nights

Included in the EP and All Inclusive Plan
For Travel until Oct 31, 2006
Must be booked by Oct 25, 2006

7 Night Land Package Rates starting from $ 895.00 EP p/p and $ 1820.00 for AI p/p
TRAVEL SPECIAL: FIJI

Sonaisali Island Resort Fiji
Stay 5 Nights Only Pay 4 Nights

Land Rates - Per Person Per Night
Beachfront Hotel Room from $ 162.00 p/p
Oceanveiw Bure from $ 185.00 p/p

Travel Dates: October 24- Dec 23, 2006 = $ 100.00 Resort Credit
Jan 20 - June 30, 2007 = $ 200.00 Resort Credit
Black out Dates: April 5-25, 2007

Must be booked by November 30, 2006

Includes: Full buffet breakfast Daily, free welcome cocktail per person, free jungle cruise per person, general manager's cocktail party (1 hr free drinks), free scuba pool splash per person, Honeymooners: will receive a bottle of sparkling wine and fruit basket in room on arrival with min. 4 night stay .
Travel Special: Cook Islands

Survivor Cook Islands Special

Stay 10 Nights and Only Pay 8 at The Edgewater Resort & Spa
Travel: Sep 1, 2006 - January 31, 2007
Sales Period: till December 31, 2006
Land Package 10 nights, includes roundtrip transfers

Studio Apartments $ 827.00 p/p
Garden Room $ 827.00 p/p
Beachfront $ 1131.00 p/p
Beachfront Deluxe $ 1371.00 p/p

*Book Beachfront Deluxe and Receive $ 100.00 Food & Beverage Credit Per Room PLUS Free Late Check Out until 6 pm.

Complimentary Inclusions: tropical breakfast daily, free use of snorkelling equipment, free use of tennis courts & equipment, free use of resort gym, free daily on site cultural activities.
TRAVEL SPECIAL: Belize

Hamanasi Adventure & Dive Resort
Receive a $ 100 per room Gift Voucher FREE
Purchase a 7 night Reef & Rainforest Package in a beachfront room.
Land Package $ 1757.00 CAD per person.
Package Includes:
~7 nights accommodation in a beachfront room, double occupancy
~Return flights from Belizean International Airport to/from Dangriga
~Return ground transfers Dangriga-Hamanasi-Dangriga
~Continental breakfast,lunch and dinner
~Choice of 5 adventures

Valid Travel Dates: July 14 - October 2007
Valid for FIT bookings only. Must be booked by Dec 15, 2006