March 20, 2008

 

Continental Travel Weekly News

Special Invitation

 

 

Continental Travel Group  Invites you to a 

  South America Travel Information Evening

 

Date:                     Wednesday, April 9th  , 2008   

 

Time:                     7:00pm - 9:00pm

 

Location:             Continental Travel Group

                                222 Osborne Street N.

                                Winnipeg, Manitoba   R3C 1V4

 

Speaker:                  Martha Tavio with

Gateways International 

 

RSVP to Joyce at 989-8575 or email joyce@continentaltrav.com

Parking is available in front of the office on Osborne as well as in the rear of our building.

 

Updates and Reminders                                  

 

Sunquest's Kids Fly, Eat & Play Free is back for a limited time and features flights to a range of destinations throughout Mexico and the Caribbean!

When you book between Friday, March 14 and Monday, April 7, 2008, or sooner as based on limited availability. Valid for travel from May 1 to October 31, 2008, at resorts in the Dominican Republic, Cuba, Jamaica, Nassau, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta and Cancun/Mayan Riviera from Toronto and/or Montreal . Standard room category applies unless specified.  Specified conditions do apply.

For more information or to book contact ctg@continentaltrav.com, (204) 989 8575, 1 800 665 2626 and your request will be directed to a leisure agent who can help.

Last Minute Deals

March 31- departure one week

TUXPAN 4* $847 Varadero, CUBA

BRISAS GUARDALAVACA 4* $698 Holguin, CUBA  

April 2- departure one week

RIU BACHATA 4* $607 Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

BREEZES 4* $627 Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic

SUNSCAPE PUNTA CANA 4* $697 Punta Cana,Dominican Republic  

**all rates are plus tax, per person, based on double occupancy, one week duration

Call or email Lara at 204 989 8569

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There is no more stress-free way to travel than via a VIP lounge.

At last, you can escape the chaos of cancellations, flight delays and crowded departure halls.

And enjoy, instead, a quiet sanctuary where you’ll find everything you need – for business or for pleasure.

Space – your most precious commodity

Room to work and space to breathe can be hard to find in a busy schedule.

We realize this. That’s why a VIP lounge has everything you need to relax – even when you’re working.

You can catch up with calls. Rehearse your presentation. Or – go on – just sit back, put your feet up and read a favorite book.

Little pleasures, it’s true. But important ones, that you too could soon be enjoying.

 

• enjoy access to over 500 VIP lounges in more than 90 countries and 275 cities worldwide
• guaranteed use regardless of the class of travel or airline you’re flying
• entry to 100 US lounges normally exclusively reserved for airline lounge program members
• relaxing ambience – for both you and your guests
• complimentary refreshments and snacks
• email, internet and conference space
• excellent working and leisure facilities

To find the list of airports where you these Priority Pas lounges are located go to www.prioritypass.com.

Choose the membership that suits you best at $99.00 or $249.00 or $399.00 USD, sign up online.

 

Cruise News and Special Deals

See more of Europe and save Pay in US dollars and visit Europe at an incredible value Book by April 15, 2008 and receive additional savings on more than 15 Europe departures this summer All fares are in US dollars. Ask for Promo RM.

 

 

Canadian Residents Save up to $840 with these exclusive Canada Sale fares!

12-Day Mediterranean Romance INSIDE FROM* OUTSIDE FROM* VERANDAH FROM* VERANDAH SUITE FROM* DELUXE VERANDAH SUITE FROM*   $1,599 CANADA SALE! $1,869 CANADA SALE! $2,539 CANADA SALE! $2,999 CANADA SALE! $5,199 CANADA SALE!   Plus fuel supplement of $5.00 per guest, per day. Fares are in US dollars   Venice to Barcelona ms Zuiderdam August 24, 2008   Includes overnight stays on board in Venice & Barcelona! Embrace the Mediterranean's culture and color, from Croatia's spectacular coast and Italy's timeless art to the natural beauty of Santorini. 3rd/4th guests share your stateroom or suite for only $399

20-Day Mediterranean Adventure INSIDE FROM* OUTSIDE FROM* VERANDAH FROM* VERANDAH SUITE FROM* DELUXE VERANDAH SUITE FROM*   $2,999 $3,349 $4,399 $5,899 CANADA SALE! $9,159 CANADA SALE!   Plus fuel supplement of $70.00 per guest. Fares are in US dollars.   Roundtrip Rome ms Noordam May 19, 2008   From ancient wonders and sparkling cities to magnificent art and leaning towers, watch the magic of the Mediterranean unfold. 3rd/4th guests share your stateroom or suite for only $199

When you are deciding if a cruise sale is a good price or not you are best to look at it on a per diem basis.

In regards to the above cruises they normally range from $250 - $350 per day per person. 

For the above sale the 10 days are coming in at approximately $150 per day per person  and the longer voyages are coming in at approx $99 per day per person so as you can see this is very good value.

 

Contact one of our leisure agents for more information or to book.

Coming up in next weeks newsletter

A report from Natalie and Jocelyn on their trip to Costa Rica. 

And a partial report from Gillian telling us a little bit about her 3 weeks in the U.K. and the United Arab Emirates.

 

Thought for the day!

 

A Native American boy was talking with his grandfather.

“What do you think about the world situation?” he asked.

The grandfather replied,

“I feel like wolves are fighting in my heart.
One is full of anger and hatred;

the other is full of love, forgiveness, and peace.”
   
“Which one will win?” asked the boy.

To which the grandfather replied, “The one I feed.”

(Origin Unknown) Excerpted from The Power of Attitude