LATIN AMERICA BREEZES COSTA DO SAUÍPE OFFERS SAVINGS ON SEVEN-NIGHT GETAWAYS
Just south of the equator in Bahia, Breezes’ first venture outside of the Caribbean—Breezes Costa do Sauípe—sits on a pristine cove along Brazil’s unspoiled Eastern coast. An escapade in this part of the southern hemisphere offers a chance to tour and appreciate the Amazon, the very majestic Iguassu Falls, and Rio. Bookings made now through February 17 at Breezes Costa do Sauípe reap savings of up to $770 per couple on seven-night/eightday getaways through August 31, 2010. Rates begin at $117 ppdo. All Breezes “Super-Inclusive” Resorts’ require paying only for accommodations. Meals and multiple dining options including authentic regional cuisine; unlimited premium-brand drinks; land and water sports including equipment rental and instruction; entertainment; weddings; recreational activities; and hotel taxes are all included. Tipping is not accepted. Breezes Resorts, 877-Breezes (273-3937), www.breezes.com
RESURGENT COLOMBIA A TARA TOURS SPECIAL OFFERING Colombia, the Gem of Two Oceans, is making a comeback as a modern, safe and dynamic nation as well as a commanding vacation destination welcoming visitors to Andean mountain vistas and Amazonian rainforests, long white beaches on Caribbean and Pacific coasts, rich history of pre-Columbian and Spanish colonial treasures, and great food, music and shopping. Tara Tours is offering a package to Bogota and Cartagena, with daily departures from the U.S., and in cooperation with Pro-Export Colombia (Tourism office of Colombia) and Avianca Airlines. The trip’s price of $1,294 ppdo includes airfare from Miami to Bogota and Cartagena, local airfares Bogota-Cartagena, all transfers on arrival and departure, two nights in Bogota with daily breakfast, four nights in Cartagena with daily breakfast, a city tour of Cartagena (UNESCO World Heritage Center in 1984) and city tour of Bogota with a visit to the Gold museum, English-speaking tour guides and the assistance of Tara’s local representative. Fourstar hotels are Regency Bogota and Decameron in Cartagena for $1,294 ppdo. (Decameron Cartagena includes all the meals, shows and drinks.) Five-star deluxe hotels are La Fontana in Bogota and Sofitel Santa Clara in Cartagena at $1,870 ppdo. 30 • FEBRUARY 2010
Add-ons are available from LAX $280, NYC $200, WAS $250 via Avianca Airlines. The offer is valid until June 30, 2010. Not included in the price are U.S.A. and Colombia airport departure taxes/fuel surcharges, security—about $150–170, insurance. In addition, Tara Tours is offering even more of Colombia, with all-inclusive packages to Santa Marta from $1,195 ppdo, and to San Andres and Providencia Islands from $1,195 ppdo. Rounding up the whole destination is Tara’s 13-night Best of Colombia program, visiting Bogota, Barranquilla, Santa Marta and Cartagena, priced from $2,995 ppdo and based on Sunday departures from U.S. gateways. Tara Tours, 800-327-0080, www.taratours.com
CANODROS S.A. SETS SPRING AND SUMMER SPECIALS FOR M/V GALAPAGOS EXPLORER II The Canodros M/V Galapagos Explorer II features itineraries that allow travelers to perceive Galapagos through different perspectives—from underwater experiences, bird watching activities and guided walks, to wildlife observation and sunbathing on multicolored beaches. Spacious suites are fully air-conditioned, with marble bathrooms, spacious closets, sitting areas, TV, mini-bar, wireless Internet and satellite communication. Some have private balconies with sitting area. The areas offer a variety of rest, leisure and interpretation options for a comfortable stay at the archipelago. Complete packages in Ecuador are also provided, including highlands, coast and the Amazon rainforest. New promotions for 2010 include the following: Rabida promotion—Discounts from $350 up to $977 (22-percent discount cruise rate) on selected departures from January to March. Sea Turtle special—Discount per passenger from $286 up to $799 (18-percent discount cruise rate) plus free snorkeling equipment rental, five cocktails and one hour of Internet, on selected departures in January and February. Albatross promotion—Discounts from $239 up to $666 (15-percent discount cruise rate) on selected departures March to May. Lonesome George—A 75-percent discount is granted for a second child (youths up to 15 years old). The discount applies to all the available departures from June to September. Promotions are available on specific departures. Promotional spaces are limited to five cabins per departure. Included are guided visit to the islands, all meals and on-board activities. Not included are the fuel surcharge ($26 per night per person), Galapagos National Park fee, TCT transit control card, and air ticket to the Galapagos Islands, alcoholic and additional non-alcoholic drinks, mini-bar and boutique consumptions. Rates are applied on FIT basis, no groups, and are subject to change without prior notice. Complete details, along with departures dates and other terms and conditions for each promotion are detailed on the website. Canodros S.A., 800-613-6026, canodros@canodros.com, www.galapagosexplorer.com www.travelworldnews.com • Travel World News