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In this issue, we invite you to discover the diversity of
France’s picturesque Rhone-Alps Region, with its many small lakeshore towns and mountain villages.
The region is also home to Lyon, France’s second largest city, and the vineyards of the Beaujolais Region.
We then spend a week in the Dominican
Republic, visiting Puerto Plata and the lesser known Samana Region which is the latest all-season DR tourist destination with direct flights from Canada to its new International Airport.
Finally we travel to Egypt to learn more about the Pharaohs, their lives, times, gods and the fabulous monuments they built along the legendary Nile River.
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Abaco Resorts Offer 20% off Accommodations and Breakfast
www.abacobeachresort.com /
www.Bahamas.com
Agua Caliente Casino, Resort &
Spa, Rancho Mirage, CA The Show Nominated 'Best New Major Concert Venue' by Pollstar Magazine
www.hotwatercasino.com
Aria Resort & Casino, Las Vegas opened its doors on Dec 16, 2009. Part of the sparkling new CityCenter
www.arialasvegas.com
Bahamas - !0 Top Beaches
www.punchcanada.com/General/Bahamas-Top-10.html /
www.bahamas.com/en-ca
Beach bag Essentials that will make vacations easy! Read, enjoy a beverage and stay warm thanks to these unique innovations:
www.seemores.com /
www.getthecaddi.com /
www.theshoul.com/index.html
Beach Break by the Sea, Panama City Beach, FL - Beach Ball Drop Package - December 2 through January 4, 2010
www.beachbreakbythesea.com
Bette Midler - The Showgirl Must Go On,
Las Vegas January 2010 Dates www.ticketmaster.com /
www.bettemidler.com
BikeHike Adventures Inc. Big Trips Can Leave Small Footprints
www.bikehike.com
Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables - Miami, Florida New Culinary Boot Camp at the Biltmore
www.biltmorehotel.com
Border Jumpers: Blog of Bernard Pollack and Danielle Nierenberg as they travel through sub-Saharan Africa
www.BorderJumpers.org
Briggs & Riley - Bloomingdale’s distributes Briggs & Riley Travelware in select stores nationwide
www.briggs-riley.com /
www.bloomingdales.com
Britain: New Site for U.K. Travel Enthusiasts
www.TheBritishTraveler.com
Bulfinch Hotel, Boston: Happy Holidays and Generous Giveaways from Bulfinch Hotel
www.bulfinchhotel.com/specials.php
Caribbean Last Minute Winter Deals:
Beaches Resorts (Turks and Caicos and Jamaica)
www.beaches.com
Jolly Beach Resort & Spa (Antigua) www.jollybeachresort.com
Hotel Kura Hulanda Spa & Casino (Curacao) www.kurahulanda.com/index.php
Nisbet Plantation (Nevis) www.nisbetplantation.com
Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino and Spa (Aruba) www.radisson.com/aruba
Sandals Resorts (Jamaica, Saint Lucia, Antigua, and Bahamas)
www.sandals.com
The Sands at Grace Bay (Turks & Caicos) www.thesandstc.com
Sandy Lane (Barbados) www.sandylane.com
The Tuscany on Grace Bay (Turks & Caicos) www.thetuscanyresort.com
Young Island Resort (St. Vincent and The Grenadines) www.youngisland.com
Cheapflights.ca The ten things to have in your hand luggage to keep you healthy
www.cheapflights.ca/travel-tips
Cooper’s Landing Inn,
Clarksville, VA Romantic Holiday Getaway December 9 through December 30, 2009
www.cooperslandinginn.net
Crystals at CityCenter: Grand opening brings unprecedented shopping experience to Las Vegas Strip
www.citycenter.com
Daytona Beach: Martinis Chophouse Holiday Parties & Gift Cards, $5 Cocktails every Friday and Saturday, and $12 per person Wine Down Wednesdays wine tasting and appetizers
www.martinischophouse.com
Drive I-95 Trip Tips and Book -
Driving North or South along the US East Coast? www.drivei95.com/newsletters.htm
EL AL Israel Airlines Prepares to Celebrate Hanukah
www.elal.co.il/ELAL/English/States/Canada
Emerson Resort & Spa, Mt. Tremper, NY - Third Night Free - December 2, 2009 through March 30, 2010
www.emersonresort.com
Equinox Fitness: Complimentary Month and $0 initiation at Equinox Fitness Clubs from Steele!
www.steeletravel.com /
www.equinox.com
Exeter International: Luxury Comes to the Russian Waterways
www.exeterinternational.com/Journeys/CruisesAndTrains/WaterwaysoftheTsars/TourOverview.aspx
FIFA World Cup, South
Africa: Canadian Football fans set to have a ball with Emirates' fan-tastic 2010 FIFA World Cup™ packages
www.emirates.com/ca/English
/ www.fifa.com
Fiji Islands: Tourism Fiji and Air Pacific have teamed up with Think Life Points, Ltd., who has designed Life Points for Facebook users
www.getlifepoints.com /
www.fijime.com
Five Gables Inn & Spa,
St. Michaels, MD Spa Sampler January 3 through April 10, 2010 (Book by January 10, 2010)
www.fivegables.com
Francis Marion Hotel,
Charleston. SC New Year’s Eve Grand Ball at the SC Aquarium December 31, 2009 through January 1, 2010
www.francismarionhotel.com
Frank Lloyd Wright: “Wright Plus 2010 Housewalk” showcasing private homes by the architect and his contemporaries May 15, 2010
http://gowright.org/wright-plus.html
Frommer's Top Destinations of 2010
www.frommers.com/articles/6469.html
Globe Pequot Press Spring 2010 Travel Catalog Now Available Online!
www.globepequot.com/publicity
Grand Traverse Resort & Spa,
located near Traverse City, Michigan, offers Winter Wonderment at Cool Prices
www.grandtraverseresort.com
Green Your Holidays!
www.letsgogreen.biz
Guyana Naturally Newsletters: Birding in South America’s Last Frontier
www.guyanabirding.com
Guyana Sustainable Tourism: Bird Treks and The Travelling Naturalist are both offering Guyana tours for November 2010
www.birdtreks.com /
www.naturalist.co.uk
/ www.guyanabirding.com
Hawaii: Give the gift of Aloha this holiday season
www.hawaii.com/store
Hidden Dunes Condo,
Panama City Beach, FL New Year’s Special December 29, 2009 through January 3, 2010
www.hiddendunescondo.com
High Meadows Vineyard Inn &
Restaurant, Scottsville, VA - Wine Lover’s Getaway - December 2 through December 31, 2009
www.highmeadows.com
Hilton Sonoma Wine Country, Sonoma County, CA - New Year’s Eve Package - December 31, 2009
www.WineCountryHilton.com
Hotwire Reveals Canadian Hotel Rate Report for December 2009
www.hotwire.com
Jack Cards is an innovative new website that will get greeting cards out for you... even if you're not around
www.jackcards.com
Jordan Travelmart February 21, 22, 23, 2010 at King Hussein Bin Talal Convention Center on the Dead Sea
http://jordantravelmart.com /
www.visitjordan.com
Laguna Cliffs Resort &
Spa, Dana Point, California nears completion of full-scale transformation of upscale ocean-side resort
www.lagunacliffs.com
Los Angeles Art Show 2010 takes place on January 20-24, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center
www.laartshow.com
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Spa Indulgence Package December 9 through October 15, 2010
www.mandarinoriental.com/bangkok
Mandarin Oriental New York, NY - Holiday Jingle Tea - December 2, 2009 through January 31, 2010
www.mandarinoriental.com/newyork
Marenas Resort, Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Beach Chic Shopping Spree Vacation Package www.marenasresortmiami.com /
www.aventuramall.com
Marin Civic Center, San Rafael, CA: 26th 'Marin Show' Anchors SF Tribal Arts Weekend, February 12–14, 2010
www.artedumondesf.com /
www.marinshow.com
Marriott Hotels:
Golf Travel Deals from Marriott Golf www.marriott.com/golf/hotels.mi
Maxwell Hotel, Seattle, Washington, Ideally located in the heart of Seattle’s Music and Cultural Center, will open its doors to guests in March 2010.
www.themaxwellhotel.com
Milk & Honey 2010: Israel and Tel Aviv Pride - The First History, Adventure, & Nightlife Tour of the Holy Land
www.steeletravel.com/israel
Millennium Resort Scottsdale McCormick Ranch,
Arizona - Cowboy Up on Trailblazer Tour Package
www.millenniumhotels.com/millenniumscottsdale/
Mexico: Experience Mexico with Moon
www.moon.com/books/regions/35910
Montreal High Lights Festival,
Montreal, Quebec Thursday, February 18 to Sunday, February 28, 2010
www.montrealhighlights.com/accueil_en.aspx
Nisbet Plantation Beach Club, Nevis, Offers Free Night with January Thaw
www.nisbetplantation.com/offers/janthaw.shtml
Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade
From Wednesday, December 16 to Sunday, December 20, 2009
www.christmasboatparade.com /
www.visitnewportbeach.com
New York State - I LOVE NEW YORK is on the top-ten list of state tourism sites and has the most followers on Twitter
www.twitter.com/I_LOVE_NY /
www.iloveny.com
New York State is offering 4th graders the chance to ski for free with a paying adult this winter season - December 2, 2009 through March 1, 2010
www.iloveny.com
New York State Frequent Skier
Card. Catskill Association for Tourism Services, in collaboration with five participating resorts offering skiers 20 percent off lift tickets throughout the 2009-10 season.
www.mycatscard.com
New Zealand Stars in Hit Movies
www.newzealand.com/Canada /
www.newzealand.com/travel/media/features/film&television/film_2009-spotlight-on-nz-film_feature.cfm
New Zealand to Star in Short Film Competition Judged by Peter Jackson
www.your-big-break.com
Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
- 25th Year - Part of mega International Hospitality Week, Las Vegas Convention Center, March 8-10, 2010
www.ncbshow.com
Norfolk Marriott Waterside
Hotel, Norfolk, VA - Ahoy Matey! Pirate Family Getaway - November 30, 2009 through April 5, 2010
www.visitnorfolktoday.com
Oceania Cruises’ new Marina debuts in winter 2011. The first ship to offer luxury suites completely appointed with Ralph Lauren Home collection
www.oceaniacruises.com
Oceania Cruises' Marina to Feature Lalique Grand Stairway
www.oceaniacruises.com
Omni La Mansion del Rio, San Antonio, TX - Christmas Dinner Package - December 25, 2009
www.omnihotels.com
Outdoor Products: New Trailhead Waist Pack Helps You Pack Smart
www.outdoorproducts.com
Outdoor Products: Vortex Pack - Roomy New High Performance Pack Crammed with Industry-leading features
www.outdoorproducts.com
Pacific Park, Santa Monica, CA announces its new “Twific Tweets” on Twitter Tuesdays
www.twitter.com/pacpark
Pacific Yellowfin: Luxury Yacht Keeps Guests Afloat In The Heart Of Vancouver During The 2010 Winter Olympic Games
www.pacificyellowfin.com/site/olympics.html
PADI – where the world learns to dive - Scouts Extend Exploration to Underwater Worlds
www.padi.com/scuba/news-events/default.aspx?id=11654
Panama City Beach, Fla. to Ring in New Year with Second Annual Beach Ball Drop
www.visitpanamacitybeach.com
Paris: Discovering the Best of Paris - An Insider Offers Special Insights to Enjoying the Beauty and Delights of the City of Light
www.discoverparis.net
Petit Ermitage, Los Angeles, CA New boutique hotel already creating quite a buzz
www.petitermitage.com
Planters Inn, Charleston, SC - Lowcountry Holiday Package - December 2, 2009 through January 29,
2010 www.plantersinn.com
Postcard Inn on The Beach - New Hotel in St. Pete Beach, Florida
www.postcardinn.com
Provence, France Your passport to discovering the tastes, scenery and beauty of Provence
www.provenceconfidential.com
Radisson Aruba Resort, Casino & Spa,
Palm Beach, Aruba 2010 Winter Special January 3 through April 10, 2010 (Book by January 10, 2010)
www.radisson.com/aruba
A Rare World: Becoming an ARW subscriber is about belonging to an exclusive group of travelers.Give the gift that lasts all year!
https://arareworld.com
Red Mountain Resort & Spa,
St. George, Utah The Gift of Giving December 9, 2009 through January 3, 2010
www.redmountainspa.com
The Reefs: Exclusive Canadian Travel Offer from The Reefs, Bermuda
www.thereefs.com/specialoffers/canadian$atpar.shtml
The Reefs, Bermuda, Debuts 68 Degree and Sunny Guarantee
www.thereefs.com/specialoffers/68andsunny.shtml
Renaissance Las Vegas: Celebrate Renaissance's anniversary with a chance to win one of 5,000 prizes
www.renaissancelasvegas.com
Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, Florida S.S. Ginger Amelia Sets Sail for the Holidays Gingerbread pirate ship now on display
www.ritzcarlton.com/ameliaisland
Ritz-Carlton, Half Moon Bay, California Jan. 2010 Fire & Wine Experience
www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/HalfMoonBay
Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain Marana, Arizona Opens CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar
www.ritzcarlton.com/en/Properties/DoveMountain/Dining/core_kitchen
The Rockwell, London, England Stay at The Rockwell for the festive season! Book by 31 December 2009 for special offer.
www.therockwell.com
RVing Great Alternative to Expensive Hotel Lodging at Olympics RV Rentals and Campgrounds Still Available During Vancouver Winter Games
www.gorving.ca
The Sacks Group Yachting Professionals
reported a rise in demand for luxury charter vacations after
successful 2009 Antigua and St. Maarten Charter Yacht Shows www.sacksyachts.com
SCOTTEVEST Travel Hassle-Free with Soft Shell Jacket (19 purposeful pockets to carry all of your gadgets)
www.scottevest.com/v3_store/Soft-Shell-Jacket.shtml
Scottsdale Arizona Travel
News: A monthly tourism news update from the Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.ScottsdalePressroom.com /
www.scottsdalecvb.com
Sheryl Kayne: Staycations and Volunteer Vacations That Increase Holiday Joy Without Breaking the Piggy Bank
http://twitter.com/sherylkayne
Smithsonian magazine and Travel Expert Rick Steves
Join Forces to Launch a Special Publication beginning May 4, 2010
www.ricksteves.com /
www.smithsonianmag.com
Sofitel Luxury Hotels Worldwide I Love Chocolate December 9, 2009 through January 31, 2010
www.sofitel.com
Sonoma Coast Villa & Spa,
Sonoma County, CA New Year’s Eve Package December 31, 2009 through January 1, 2010
www.scvilla.com
Sonoma County Winegrape Commission
Announces Sonoma County Vineyard Adventures www.SonomaVineyardAdventures.com /
www.sonomacounty.com
The Study at Yale, New Haven, CT - A Tempting Treat for New Year’s Eve - December 31, 2009 through January 1, 2010
www.studyhotels.com
Supersmile’s Travel Pack Travel happy with smile necessities
http://shop.supersmile.com/s.nl/it.A/id.285/.f
Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, NJ Cirque - Dreams Holidaze Package - December 2 through December 13, 2009
www.atlanticcitynj.com
Universal Orlando Resort New "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" DVD Will Also Take You Behind-the-Scenes of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
www.universalorlandoresort.com/harrypotter/
Vancouver Art Gallery: Leonardo da Vinci Coming to Vancouver for the Olympics
www.vanartgallery.bc.ca
Vdara Hotel & Spa,
Las Vegas offers First Access to Spectacular Resort Destination, Las Vegas CityCenter
www.vdara.com
Waldorf Astoria®, Orlando, Florida, which opened October 1, 2009, has unveiled its Presidential Suite Package
www.waldorfastoriaorlando.com
Westin Providence, Providence, RI - Westin Shopping Package - December 2 through December 31, 2009
www.ProvidenceForTheHolidays.com
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American Express - Family-Friendly Tips for Fun, Affordable Fall Getaways from American Express Travel Specialists
http://home3.americanexpress.com/corp/pc/2009/dfp.asp
ARIA Resort & Casino Presents Viva ELVIS by Cirque du Soleil ®
www.cirquedusoleil.com/en/shows/viva-elvis/videos.aspx
Auberge des Gallant, Quebec
- Canadian Inn Offers New Year Package that includes three-nights’ accommodations for two
www.gallant.qc.ca/monteregie-getaway/index_ang.cfm
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, St. Moritz
- Exquisite Ingredients and Refined Fare: A Winter of Gourmet Delights
www.badruttspalace.com
BikeHike Adventures Inc.
BikeHike Family Adventure Gives “Road Trip” a Whole New Meaning
www.bikehike.com
Biosphere Expeditions Recognized with Trip of the Year by National Geographic Adventure Magazine
www.biosphere-expeditions.org
Bristol Buenaventura,
Rio Hato, Pacific Coast, Panama: Announcing the Birth of Corotú Spa
www.luxurylatinamerica.com/panama/buenaventura.html
Caesars Palace: Cher Celebrates 100th Show at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Dec. 1
http://cher.aeglive.com or
www.caesarspalace.com
Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa,
Branson, Missouri - Hosting Big New Year’s Eve Party & Offering “New Year’s Eve Party Package”
www.ChateauOnTheLake.com
Chateau On The Lake Resort & Spa,
Branson, Missouri - Conducting “Victorian Homecoming” Festivities In December
www.ChateauOnTheLake.com
Cheapflights.ca Four million visitors so far in 2009 - Cheapflights Canadian site continues to grow traffic this year
www.cheapflights.ca
Chedi Chiang Mai, Thailand
- Indulgence Packages
www.chiangmai.bangkok.com/chedi
Chiva-Som, Thailand: Always Evolving to Bring Guests the Best Ever in 2010
www.chivasom.com
City of Gold: Vegas' CityCenter Earns Six LEED Gold Certifications for Hotels, Residences and Retail District Opening this December
www.citycenter.com
Cliffs Preserve, Patagonia, Chile Summer 2010 Promotion
www.cliffspreserve.cl
Coca-Cola Expedition: Fans choose three young people to represent Coca-Cola on 275,000-mile journey around the world
www.Expedition206.com
Coupon Sherpa compiles list of drop-dead holiday shipping deadlines
www.couponsherpa.com
Cox & Kings Explores the Wilder Side of Jordan
www.coxandkingsusa.com
Cox & Kings Take Golf to New Heights in Nepal
www.coxandkingsusa.com
Discover France Announces Itineraries for the 2010 Tour de France as an Official Tour Operator
www.discoverfrance.com/tour-de-france
Doral Golf Resort & Spa, A Marriott Resort,
Miami, Florida Unveils The Jim McLean Signature Course
www.doralresort.com
Drive I-95 Trip Tips - 5 Places to Amuse Yourself
www.drivei95.com
Edisto Island, S.C. Offers Wide Variety of Events Throughout the Year
www.edistochamber.com
Edisto Island, S.C. Plans a Two Day Holiday Celebration
www.edistochamber.com
Epic Hotel, Miami, FL - Attending Art Basel? Miami's EPIC Redefines Art Appreciation with Free Night Stay and In-House Art Collection
www.epichotel.com
Epic Hotel, Miami, FL - Chartered Yachts Available for One-of-a-Kind Events and Meetings at EPIC Marina
www.epichotel.com
Epic Residences & Hotels Offers Opulent Living Among Museum-Quality Art Collection
www.epichotel.com
Fargason Outdoors
Technologies, Inc. Fargason Tent Chair® "Sport" Scores Big Points With Fans Of Convenience And Versatility
www.fargasonoutdoors.com
Free Shipping Day, Dec. 17, when participating merchants offer free shipping with guaranteed delivery by Christmas
www.freeshippingday.com
Great Canadian Travel Company
offers Adventures in Patagonia www.greatcanadiantravel.com/tours/latin-america-caribbean/latin-america/adventures-in-patagonia
Hard Rock Hotel Macau Launches Asia's First Rock Star Suite
www.hardrockhotelmacau.com
Hawaii.com Online poll asking its more than 1 million members to vote for their favorite restaurants in the Hawaiian
Islands. The list is published on www.Hawaii.com
Holiday Inn in the Walt Disney World
Resort, Florida opens in February 2010
www.hiorlando.com
Hollywood Beach, FL - Holiday Savings on Great Getaways
www.visithollywoodfl.org
Hotelito Desconocido,
Jalisco, Mexico - “Sanctuary Reserve & Spa" is being transformed and will reopen May 21, 2010
www.hotelito.com
Hotwire Reveals Canadian Hotel Rate Report for November 2009
www.hotwire.ca
idox360 - Keep It Simple
– idox Traveler Series designed to keep your iPod Nano, iPod
Touch or iPhone stationary and upright
www.idox360.com
Il Salviatino, Florence is a perfectly refurbished Renaissance villa nestled on the hillside of Fiesole
www.salviatino.com
Jumeirah Essex House,
New York, NY Celebrates Fall’s Arrival
www.jumeirah.com/Hotels-and-Resorts/Destinations/New-York/Jumeirah-Essex-House
Kumbh Mela Festival - Ananda Celebrates Kumbh Mela - Nothing in the world can quite compare with the colour, gaiety, wellbeing or religious fervour of Indian festivals
www.kumbhamela.net
Legian Bali - Ultimate Escapes with The Legian Bali
www.thelegianbali.com
Let's Go Green - Green Your Holiday Season! An online store selling eco-friendly Green products for every home, business or office.
www.letsgogreen.biz
Marriott Hotel, Chicago
- Don't Whine about the Wine Stomping in the Lobby
www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/chidt-chicago-marriott-downtown-magnificent-mile
Peabody Essex Museum,
Salem, Massachusetts - Fiery Pool: The Maya and the Mythic Sea - 27 March 2010 - 18 July 2010
www.pem.org
Peirce and Leslie - Planning a Trip to India, Bhutan, or Nepal? Peirce and Leslie, India’s premier luxury travel specialists
www.peirceandleslie.com
Ranch at Rock Creek,
Montana - Celebrate This Holiday Season with Montana's Newest Luxury Guest Ranch
www.theranchatrockcreek.com
Rockwater Secret Cove Resort,
Halfmoon Bay, British Columbia - Cozy up and hide away this Christmas and New Year’s with the Cozy Coastal Christmas and New Year’s Packages
www.rockwatersecretcoveresort.com
Saujana, Kuala Lumpur - GHM’s Stylish City Resort, Launches New Spa in Kuala Lumpur
www.ghmluxuryhotels.com/Saujana.htm
Select Registry: Canadian Winter Packages from Select Registry Distinguished Inns
www.selectregistry.com
Soneva Kiri by Six
Sensesi, Thailand Unveiled on November 1, 2009
www.sixsenses.com/Packages-Special-Offers/index.php?propertycode=TDXSA&defaultPanel=0
United Air Lines: Business Class to Rio $2,800 Roundtrip for New Year's - Last Minute!
www.suitedreams.united.com
Victoria’s Historic Inns
An Udderly Amoooozing Christmas Gift – Victoria’s Historic Inns Give Back.
www.victoriashistoricinns.com
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