August 2009

August 2009
 
 
Contents
WINDSTAR CRUISES NEW OFFER
PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED!
OBERAMMERGAU FINAL REDUCED PRICING! SPECIAL OFFERS! NEW DEPARTURES!
CALLING ALL SINGLES
40TH ANNIVERSARY CONTEST WINNER
FALL SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES
ANTARCTIC CRUISE - 'A real highlight'
WINDSTAR CRUISES – LEISURELY CARIBBEAN PLUS Early Bird Offer
DOES THIS SAFETY VIDEO GRAB YOUR ATTENTION?
3 CHEERS FOR ANOTHER FABULOUS TOUR DIRECTOR





CALLING ALL SINGLES
Looking for a room mate? We have them!

ATLANTIC CANADA FALL COLOURS CRUISEOct 6/09 FEMALE Learn more

ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS
Nov 2/09 FEMALE Learn more

WEST AFRICA
Feb 10/10 GENTLEMAN Learn more

AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND
Mar 5/10 FEMALE Learn more

WINDSTAR CRUISES NEW OFFER
Windstar Cruises is touting a new promotion for their 2010 and 2011 sailings. Pay in full at least 6 months in advance and receive a complimentary gratuity package; a USD $84 value on its 7-day sailings and USD$184 on a 14-day cruise. The offer is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time.

40TH ANNIVERSARY CONTEST WINNER
Winner of our July contest question and recipient of 5,000 CT points towards his next trip is Douglas Grant of Westcock, NB. Mr. Grant correctly answered the question "Which 2009 Craig Travel departure visits one of Europe's most impressive natural wonders, the Iron Gates?" Answer: Grand Danube River Cruise. CONGRATULATIONS Douglas!
There is still time to enter our August contest!
Visit our website to answer the question "Where would you find the exquisite Chamber of Mirrors and the forbidden Temple of Kali?" Hint: Could be discovered while riding a gaily decorated elephant.


DOES THIS SAFETY VIDEO GRAB YOUR ATTENTION?
Thomson Airways in the UK has a unique way to ensure the attention of all passengers when discussing the safety features and instructions on their aircraft. We all know how boring these can be, but this certainly is capturing the passengers attention.
Take a look


3 CHEERS FOR ANOTHER FABULOUS TOUR DIRECTOR
"Have just concluded my evaluation on our recent trip to Newfoundland & Labrador but feel I must make special mention of Bill Brophy. Never have we had such a good guide. His constantly happy demeanor, his vast knowledge of the subject and his ability to pass this knowledge on with special references to history, geography, politics, geology etc. amazed me during the entire trip. His considerate helpfulness in all matters large or small continued throughout the 12 days we were there. He, along with Eric, the driver, made the trip the best ever. Please pass along our appreciation to him." CR

  PHOTO CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED!

Congratulations to the quarterly winners in the Craig Travel website photo contest. Two winners have been selected in each of four categories: Landscapes, Historic Sites, People and Wildlife. Each winner receives 5,000 CT points which may be used towards their next vacation with us.
Winners are:
LANDSCAPES:
George Hayman Photo: Mekong Delta Click here to view photo
Bill Sward Photo: Chinese Fish Nets Click here to view photo

HISTORIC SITES
John Pollard Photo: Coliseum Click here to view photo
Diane Seary Photo: Osaka Castle, Japan Click here to view photo

PEOPLE
Mary Dobson Photo: Egypt Now and Then Click here to view photo
Dorothy Ennis Photo: Little Mandarin Click here to view photo

WILDLIFE
Ian Downey Photo: Look at my bridle bits! Click here to view photo
Audrey Boss Photo: Elephant and Baboon Click here to view photo

Be sure to visit the photo contest section of our website and submit your favourite photos from a trip you've taken with us. Next winners will be announced at the beginning of October. CONGRATULATIONS to all of our winners!


OBERAMMERGAU FINAL REDUCED PRICING! SPECIAL OFFERS! NEW DEPARTURES!

Reserve your space on one of our Oberammergau tours or cruises by November 30th and
SAVE $100 per person!
PLUS
, pay in full (by cheque) by November 30th and
SAVE an additional $100 per person!


By combining the Passion Play with one of our fabulous European itineraries, you'll experience Europe as never before! It's not too late to reserve your space and with the diversity of our custom itineraries, we feel there is a program to interest everyone. And now you can take advantage of reduced pricing and our special limited time offers!
Below is a brief outline of our itineraries, including our 5 brand new itineraries but for complete information, dates, etc. on all Oberammergau tours and cruises Click here

ALPINE WONDERLAND
13 day three-centre holiday featuring the areas of Grassau, Oberammergau & Lake Constance

HEART OF GERMANY
14 days exploring the footsteps of Martin Luther, featuring Berlin, Wittenberg, Dresden, Erfurt and Oberammergau

HEART OF EUROPE
13 days featuring Budapest, Vienna, Salzburg, Oberammergau, Munich and Prague

WONDERS OF ITALY
17 days exploring the delights of Rome, Umbria, Tuscany, Florence, Ravenna, Venice, Verona and Oberammergau

CROATIAN ADVENTURE
14 days discovering the Adriatic Coast (Dubrovnik, Hvar, Split, Zadar, Opatija), Venice and Oberammergau

FRANCE & SWITZERLAND
An 18 day exploration of Paris, Geneva, Interlaken, Oberammergau including a 7 day Rhone River cruise on ms Swiss Pearl

EAST EUROPE ADVENTURE
16 days featuring Bucharest, a voyage on the Danube River on ms Amadeus Princess, plus Vienna, Salzburg and Oberammergau

NEW! The following departures have just been added to our Oberammergau program offering you even more choice in itinerary, length of tour or cruise and price! Brochures will be available soon. CALL US FOR THE LATEST DETAILS!

ROMANTIC DANUBE CRUISE plus Salzburg, Oberammergau & Munich
July 4 – 17, 2010 14 days ONE DEPARTURE ONLY!

WINES OF GERMANY Travel through the heart of Germany visiting the Rhine Valley, Mainz, Wurzburg, Rothenburg, Oberammergau & Munich
August 3 – 12, 2010 10 days ONE DEPARTURE ONLY!

ROMANTIC GERMANY Travel through the Heart of Europe visiting Salzburg, the Romantic Road, the Rhine Valley & Oberammergau
July 9 – 17, 2010 9 Days ONE DEPARTURE ONLY!

EUROPEAN SOJOURN Briefly through the Heart of Europe
visiting Salzburg, Oberammergau and Prague

September 3 – 11, 2010 9 Days ONE DEPARTURE ONLY!

MUSICAL INTERLUDE Berlin, Dresden, Prague, Salzburg, Oberammergau & Munich
September 25 – October 4, 2010 10 Days ONE DEPARTURE ONLY!

Visit our website for complete details on ALL Oberammergau departures!

FALL SAVINGS OPPORTUNITIES

BELLA TUSCANY & UMBRIA Oct 1 - 14 REDUCED PRICES!Learn more

GREECE - FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL Oct 3 - 17 SMALL GROUP SIZE!Learn more

POLAR STAR FALL COLOURS CRUISE Oct 6 - 15 VERY LIMITED! Learn more

GRAND DANUBE RIVER CRUISE Oct 14 – 28 SAVE $300 PP! Learn more

SOUTH AFRICA plus VICTORIA FALLS Oct 22 - Nov 12 SAVE $300 PP! Learn more

ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS Nov 2 – 14 SAVE $500 PP Learn more

PERU – Land of the Incas Nov 9 – 24 SAVE $300 PP Learn more

SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN CRUISE Nov 11 - 21 HOLLAND AMERICA
EXCELLENT VALUE! Learn more

AROUND SOUTH AMERICA Nov 17 - Dec 7 HOLLAND AMERICA
SAVE UP TO $2700 PER COUPLE! Learn more

SUNFARER PANAMA CANAL CRUISE Nov 23 - Dec 3 HOLLAND AMERICA
EXCELLENT VALUE! Learn more


WINDSTAR CRUISES – LEISURELY CARIBBEAN PLUS Early Bird Offer

MARCH 20 - 27, 2010
ESCORTED BY: David & Roslyn Craig
Reserve your space by September 30 and receive a USD$250 SHIPBOARD CREDIT per person!

David and Ros invite you to join them on a fabulous 7 day Caribbean adventure off the beaten track, on the intimate Wind Spirit. This magnificent private yacht uses the forces of nature to gracefully and silently sail to the smaller, lesser visited islands where larger vessels cannot go….sailing roundtrip St. Marten, the Wind Spirit will also call on St. Kitts, Tortola, Jost Van Dyke, stunning Virgin Gorda and lovely St. Barts! Accommodating only 148 guests in pampered luxury, space will not last long! This all-inclusive package is the perfect late winter escape! For full details, Click here


ANTARCTIC CRUISE - 'A real highlight'

For many, experiencing the Antarctic is a highlight as far as travel destinations go. Here is what some of our traveller's had to say on their return…

"This trip to the Antarctic was a real highlight for me and I rank it so far, in the top 4 of all my vacations. The scenery was awesome; sunrise and sunsets were a bit different but so very beautiful. It was a great thrill for me to set foot on my 7th continent and to walk among the penguins in their native land. It was just a really great 18 days." LT

"This was the most unique trip I have ever taken and I feel privileged to have the opportunity to visit such a rare and beautiful place. The shore trips were well organized with lots of help getting on and off the zodiacs. I was pleased with the care taken to protect the environment. The lecturers were knowledgeable and interesting and the entertainers very talented. I enjoyed the whole adventure!" PS

"The amazing geological vistas create a unique and lasting spiritual experience."

For information on our next Antarctic Adventure, January 12 – 25, 2010 Click here






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