Travel Bulletin
Travel Bulletin 
British travel agents are feeling upbeat and optimistic, despite the double dip recession and fragile UK economy, according to a new survey from Carnival Cruise Lines.
British travel agents are feeling upbeat and optimistic, despite the double dip recession and fragile UK economy, according to a new survey from Carnival Cruise Lines.
Insight Vacations has launched its second edition 2012/13 India & Nepal brochure, featuring prices up to 16% lower, which offers savings of up to ?1,680 per couple. The brochure is also the first from the operator to be issued in association with the Indian Tourist Board.
The programme includes exclusive escorted journeys including an invitation to a gala dinner at the private residence of the Royal family of Jaipur and private behind-the-scenes tours of palaces.
As an example of prices, savings of up to ?840 per person are offered on the 11-day Imperial Treasures of India Gold tour. Prices lead in at ?4,425 per person based on a September 27 departure.
For details call 020-7468 4335 or see www.onestoptouringshop.co.uk
The islands of Samoa in the South Pacific start a week long celebration today as the nation marks its 50th Anniversary of Independence.
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The islands of Samoa in the South Pacific start a week long celebration today as the nation marks its 50th Anniversary of Independence.
The Cape Verde Experience has announced the addition of a Tall Ship Tour to its island-hopping options for winter 2012/13.
Travel agents specialising in selling cruise holidays will soon be able to benefit from additional e-learning modules to be unveiled on the new ACE website.?
The five new modules will complement those which were launched in early May and include sections covering the onboard and destination experiences together with choosing the right room onboard and tips on the best places to cruise at certain times of the year.??
The association has also revealed details of its first Expedition Expo which includes agents visiting Hapag-Lloyd?s Hanseatic while she?s moored on the River Thames on September 18.? The ship, with up to 184 guests, visits remote, unpopulated regions of the world including Alaska, Asia and Antarctica.? The Expo will also include a destination expert, companies specialising in expedition cruising together with representatives from various destinations.
For more information visit www.cruiseexperts.org
For more information visit www.cruiseexperts.org
