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NEW �Experience Our World� BROCHURE AVAILABLE
SPECIAL SAVINGS ON WINTER DEPARTURES!
OBERAMMERGAU 2010 - Early Bird Savings End November 30th
40TH ANNIVERSARY CONTEST WINNERS
HO! HO! HO!
INDIA � 'It's Warmer in India & So Are the People'
COSTA RICA � Sunshine Isn�t the Only Reason to Visit
PHOTO CONTEST
TOUR ANTICIPATION IS HALF THE FUN!
EAST AFRICA - Photographer's Dream
INTO THE HEART OF WEST AFRICA
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NEW �Experience Our World� BROCHURE AVAILABLE
Our
new "Experience our World" brochure is in the mail! 60 pages of
exciting 2010 tours and cruises from which to choose! If you haven't
received your copy, call us today!
40TH ANNIVERSARY CONTEST WINNERS
August - Mary Ellen Reisner, St Lambert-de-Lauzon, Quebec
September - Peggy Thomson, Wolfville, NS
Winners
receive 5,000 CT points towards their next trip. CONGRATULATIONS Mary
Ellen and Peggy! There is still time to enter our October contest.
Visit our website to answer the question "Which city in South America is known as the "Venice of Brazil?"
PHOTO CONTEST
Visit www.craigtravel.com to view, vote and enter our photo contest. Send the best shots from one of your tours with us and you could win valuable CT points towards your next trip!
TOUR ANTICIPATION IS HALF THE FUN!
A recent note to Craig Sales Specialist, Jane Short�
I
am sorry that I haven't emailed you to say Thank you for all that you
have done to make this a memorable trip for Brian and myself. We
received our tickets, and they look wonderful!...and so well
done...Thank you! Also, we received two of the Craig Travel carry on
bags. That was a nice surprise. Thank you! We are so looking forward to
this trip. I start my month off on Wednesday and my stress level is
already non existent! Have all my clothes ready..(and left a small bit
of room for Brian's). Thank you so much. We really are excited. Will
touch base with you when we return.
PS Brian met a couple from
Toronto out in Vancouver this summer, who had used Craig Travel, and
they told him how wonderful you guys were to deal with!.....SH, High
River, AB
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Take advantage of these special savings while they last!
BOOK BY NOVEMBER 30TH & SAVE!
You will not want to miss the savings opportunities on these winter departures!
INDIA � THE DESERTS OF RAJASTHAN Jan 20 -Feb 5 SAVE $300 PPLearn more
COSTA RICAS'S NATURAL WONDERS Feb 8 � 22 SAVE $400 PPLearn more
INTO THE HEART OF WEST AFRICA Feb 10 � 27 SAVE $500 PPLearn more
TREASURES OF EGYPT Feb 14 � 26 SAVE $250 PPLearn more
SOUTH AFRICA (no escort from Canada) Feb 15 � Mar 9 SAVE $400 PPLearn more
EAST AFRICA � KENYA & TANZANIA Feb 19 � Mar 7 SAVE $400 PPLearn more
TREASURES OF TUNISIA Mar 8 � 25 SAVE $100 PPLearn more
OBERAMMERGAU 2010 - Early Bird Savings End November 30th
Reserve your space on one of our 12 custom-designed 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. But you only have until November 30th to save up to $400 per couple! Many departures are sold out and other have very limited space.
For complete information on all Oberammergau tours and cruises Click here
Single, but looking for someone to share a room? Here are the Oberammergau tours which currently have singles looking for room mates. Call us today for details.
Croatian Adventure May 7, 28 & Sep 3 � female
Heart of Europe Jun 23 � looking for a young female (16 � mid 20's) to share with 16 year old travelling with parents
Heart of Europe May 26, Sep 1, 8, & 22 � female
Wonders of Italy Jul 4 � male
France & Switzerland May 5 & Sep 8 - female
Heart of Europe May 26 � male
HO! HO! HO!
Relieve the stress of wondering what to buy this Christmas....
Just
2 months till jolly St. Nicholas pays another visit! If you're
scratching your head wondering what to buy that special loved one, may
we suggest the Gift of Travel this year! It's really the best gift ever
for the person who has everything and it's likely one of the most
memorable. You may purchase a gift certificate for any amount you wish.
Ask our Sales Consultants for some great ideas on destinations or visit
our website to view complete details on our current product list for
2010. We will be happy to make up a special Christmas Gift Certificate
for presentation on Christmas morning!
COSTA RICA � Sunshine Isn�t the Only Reason to Visit
RESERVE BY NOV 30 & SAVE $400 PER PERSON!
A
winter get away to a warm climate is something most of us crave, but
when you can combine warm weather with the tropical splendour and
natural beauty of a country that is determined to preserve its natural
heritage more than any other country in the world, it's definitely
worth at least one visit in a lifetime. It has gained special favour
among "green-minded" or eco-travelers. Costa Rica has successfully
developed a unique travel product that promises enriching experiences
while promoting human and environmental health.
The country is
home to a rich variety of plants and animals. While it has only about
0.1% of the world's land mass, it contains 5% of the world's
biodiversity. Around 25% of the country's land area is in protected
national parks and protected areas, the largest percentage of protected
areas in the world. One national park that is internationally renowned
among ecologists for its biodiversity (including big cats and tapirs)
and where visitors can expect to see an abundance of wildlife is the
Corcovado National Park.
Another treasured national park is
Tortuguero. The name Tortuguero can be translated as "Full of Turtles."
The park is home to spider, howler, and white-throated Capuchin
monkeys; the three-toed sloth; 320 species of birds; and a variety of
reptiles. It is recognized for the annual nesting of the endangered
green turtle and is the most important nesting site for the species.
Giant leatherback, hawksbill, and loggerhead turtles also nest there.
The
Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve is home to about 2,000 plant species,
including numerous orchids. Over 400 types of birds and over 100
species of mammals can be found here as well. As a whole, around 800
species of birds have been identified in Costa Rica.
To experience
Costa Rica with its eco-tourism, its beaches and its people, it is
important to have a balanced amount of time for guided sightseeing and
free time to explore on your own. To learn about our Costa Rica �
Natural Wonders tour departing February 8 Click here
INTO THE HEART OF WEST AFRICA
RESERVE BY NOV 30 & SAVE $500 PER PERSON!
If
you are like me, you will have heard of the legendary city of Timbuktu
since you were a small child. Indeed, you may even have dreamed of
visiting there one day. The name itself conjures up images of great
explorers, heading off across the vast Sahara desert in search of
unimagined wealth, mysterious peoples and cultures. This is your
opportunity to fulfill those childhood fantasies without all the
hardships of the explorers of old.
This coming February 10th, we will depart on a journey of discovery into the Heart of West Africa.
Our small group will not only discover the reality of this mythical
destination (please do not expect streets paved in gold � while the
city contains some wonderful architecture and nomad peoples, the
Tuareg, living as they have for centuries, it contains little in the
way of wealth imagined by the early explorers). We shall also explore
the shores of the Niger, the largest river in this part of Africa; we
will see an architectural gem � the Grand Mosque of Djenne, made
entirely of mud bricks and we shall spend several days exploring the
lands of the Dogon, with their unique culture and homes. Crossing into
the neighbouring country of Burkina Faso (formerly the Upper Volta), we
shall have ample opportunity to see, share and learn of the lifestyles
of the countryside.
Our journey has been planned to provide
insights into the people of these lands, to see how they live, and to
learn of their wonderful music and unique lifestyles. While this is an
exploratory journey into a region that is new to tourism, we shall
enjoy the best available accommodations, a comfortable coach, good food
(the French were here in colonial days and while they were not great
administrators, they did leave behind a heritage of French cuisine) and
excellent local guides. Learn more and join David & Roslyn Craig on this exotic adventure!�.
INDIA � 'It's Warmer in India & So Are the People'
RESERVE BY NOV 30 & SAVE $300 PER PERSON!
Canadian
Director for India Tourism, Ronjon Lahiri, is confident that visitors
to his country will find it a rewarding and fascinating experience.
"India offers cosmopolitan cities, culture, cuisine, colour and
breathtaking natural beauty." The country has more Himalayan peaks than
any other; jungles, large deserts and a long coastline that lures beach
enthusiasts and those who love water sports. The different landscapes
are home to countless impressive and different structures, underscored
by the likes of the Taj Mahal, built by a Moghul ruler as a sign of his
love and devotion to his wife. The desert terrain of Rajasthan, for
instance, has many imposing forts reflecting the wealth of the
maharajahs that once ruled, while northern Ladakh has lofty Buddhist
monasteries.
India is a land of festivals, held in cities and
rural areas alike, where visitors may watch and participate, see how
bangles and silverware are made, view the weaving of carpets, learn the
customs and meet the locals. People in rural India often have less
contact with tourists than those in cities and so are particularly
welcoming. You will come to understand why there is truth in India's
promotional slogan, "It is warmer in India and so are the people."
To learn how you can experience incredible India, Click here
EAST AFRICA - Photographer's Dream
RESERVE BY NOV 30TH - SAVE $400 PER PERSON!
There's
no more exciting place for incredible travel photos than in the wilds
of East Africa. And no better time to have a professional photographer
travelling with you. This February 19 � March 7, award-winning
photographer, Jon Gurr, will be escorting our thrilling East Africa
adventure to Kenya and Tanzania. In addition to making sure that your
trip runs smooth as can be, Jon will answer all of your photography
questions and assist you in capturing that perfect picture!
We have
recently adjusted this program adding an overnight stay in the western
Serengeti atthe deluxe tented camp "Kirawira" (visit http://www.serenahotels.com/tanzania/kirawira/home.asp
for pictures of this classic permanent camp. This change will allow our
group better opportunities to see the massed herds of the Great
Migration as it moves through the southern Serengeti.
Space is
limited on this small group departure, so if an African adventure is in
your sights, this could be the vacation for you! Learn more
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