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Did you know that you may qualify for additional discounts of select cruises with NCL -Norwegian Cruise Lines if you are a Veterans Advantage member with a Veterans Advantage Id.

Offer Details
5% to 10% discount off most published fares.
Special offers on select sailings with savings up to 10%.This discount is combinable with most other discounts.

Who Qualifies
Veterans Advantage Members with Veterans Advantage ID
Active personnel serving with:
Department of the Army - WHITE ID
Department of the Navy - WHITE ID
Department of the Air Force - WHITE ID
U.S. Coast Guard - WHITE ID
U.S. Marine Corps - WHITE ID
National Guard Bureau - WHITE ID
Reserves - WHITE ID
Canadian National Defense - WHITE N.D.21 ID
Retired personnel
U.S. - BLUE or TAN ID
Canadian National Defense - WHITE N.D.21 ID
Veterans - Proof of Military Service
Honorably Discharged
BLUE
DD214 Form
Widows

Proper Military ID is required within 7 days of booking.

NCL really appreciates all that you do for our great nation. So to show how much we truly appreciate your service, we are proud to offer members of the military and their families exclusive discounts on select cruises up to 10% off. So whether you're a Veteran or one of our country's Active Duty Military, National Guard or Reserve members, get ready to save when you cruise with NCL.
In a continued effort to show our appreciation for our country's armed forces, NCL has partnered with Veterans Advantage. Veterans Advantage is the leading nationwide membership card program whose mission is to partner with corporations that wish to honor and thank America's military veterans and their family members

Puerto Rico

PUERTO RICO!

Stay for 4 &
Pay for 2
No Passport Required

Save 50% on your Caribbean vacation. Stay four nights for the price
of two at these outstanding hotels and resorts in Puerto Rico.

Las Casitas Village & Golden Door® Spa
The Ritz-Carlton, San Juan Hotel, Spa & Casino
Wyndham Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa,
A Wyndham Grand Resort
Gran Melia Puerto Rico
InterContinental San Juan Resort & Casino
Caribe Hilton Resort
El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door® Spa
Hotel El Convento

Offer valid for bookings 7/15-8/31/09 for select travel 7/15-12/20/09.

Certain restrictions may apply.

Booking Window: 7/15-8/31/09
Travel WIndow: 7/15-12/20/09

Sale Offers from the Heart of Hawaii

THE ISLAND OF O‘AHU
Sale Offers from the Heart of Hawai‘i

Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa – 4 star
Book & Travel by: December 20, 2009
50 Years of Aloha – To celebrate Hawaii’s 50 years of
statehood guests staying a minimum of 5-nights receive a
commemorative keepsake of 2 Hawaii state quarters and a
$50 resort credit valid for spa, dining or beach craft rentals.

Outrigger Reef on the Beach - 4 star
Book & Travel by: March 31, 2010
3rd Night Free & Daily Complimentary Breakfast – Every 3rd
Night is free when you stay a minimum of 3-nights, plus
receive complimentary breakfast daily for up to 2 guests per
room!
Offer only valid in the following room categories: Partial
Oceanview, Oceanview, Oceanfront, 1 Bedroom Cityview,
1 Bedroom Partial Oceanview or 1 Bedroom Oceanview

Turtle Bay Resort – 4 star
Book & Travel by: December 20, 2009
5th Night Free and Room Upgrade! Guests staying a
minimum of 5-nights will receive the 5th night free and a
complimentary one category room upgrade upon check-in.
Offer only valid in the following room categories: Oceanview,
Oceanfront Premium and Oceanfront Deluxe

Sheraton Waikiki Hotel – 4 star
Book & Travel by: December 25, 2010
Sunsational Savings! Guests receive every 3rd night free, a
$75 dining credit and a guaranteed room upgrade.
Restrictions: Minimum 3-night stay required and must be
booked in a category containing “Upg Free $75 3NF”

OHANA Waikiki West – 3 star
Book & Travel by: December 21, 2009
3rd Night Free! Guests staying 3-nights or more receive every
3rd night free plus all the extra values included in the OHANA
Waikiki Connection and a Shopping/Dining Discount Coupon
Book.

Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa - 4 star
Book & Travel by: December 25, 2009
4th Night Free & Daily Complimentary Breakfast – Every 4th
night is free when you stay a minimum of 4-nights, plus
receive complimentary breakfast daily for up to 2 guests per
room!
Offer only valid in the following room categories: Cityview,
Partial Oceanview, Oceanview, Diamond Head Oceanview or
Deluxe Oceanview

JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa at Ko’olina – 5 star
Book & Travel by: December 25, 2009
5th Night Free, Room Upgrade & Daily Complimentary
Breakfast – Every 5th night is free when you stay a minimum
of 5-nights, plus receive a guarantee room upgrade and
complimentary breakfast daily for up to 2 guests per room!
Offer only valid in the following room categories:
Mountainview and Oceanview

DOLLAR RENT A CAR OFFER
25% off Midsize,
daily and weekly rentals
Book: 7/13/09 – 9/30/09
Travel: 7/13/09 – 12/12/09
Destinations: Hawaii, all islands
NEW!

Best of Barbados

Up to $300 Air Credit!

All travel must be completed by 12/18/09. Air credit amount varies by hotel booked. See listed amounts above. Roundtrip airfare must be booked in order to qualify. Air credit is automatically
priced with your vacation package at the time of booking. 7 night minimum stay required for All-Inclusive (AI) properties and 5 night minimum stay required for all European Plan (EP) properties.

*Offers are subject to change at anytime. Free night offers will automatically price at time of booking. Coupon booklets and special savings cards are provided by hotel at time of check-in. 7
night minimum stay required for All- Inclusive (AI) properties and 5 night minimum stay required for all European Plan (EP) properties. All offers are subject to change at anytime without notice.

Book your Barbados vacation today and receive up to a $300 Air Credit per person!
Plus, receive even more savings when you take advantage of this great offers*:
• 1st Night Free
o September Travel Special Only: 2 Free Nights
• Free Breakfast Daily
• Passport of Cash Coupon Book
• Oistins Fish Fry Dinner Voucher - $25 per booking
• Barbados Gourmet Card – 25% select restaurants
Booking Window: June 8 – July 31, 2009
Travel Window: September 1 – December 18, 2009
Beginning in October, take advantage of daily non-stop service
to Bermuda from JFK in New York on Jet Blue!

BEST OF BARBADOS
Up to $300 Air Credit!^
Air Credit amounts vary by participating properties:
$200 Air Credit per person:
o Accra Beach Hotel & Resort
o Amaryllis Beach Resort
o Sandy Bay
$300 Air Credit per person:
o Almond Beach Club
o Almond Beach Village
o Almond Casaurina Beach Resort
o Bougainvillea Beach Resort
o The Crane
o Crystal Cove Hotel
o Hilton Barbados
o Turtle Beach Resort

Rake in the savings!
Save up to $2,000 per couple on Fall Vacations+

…the perfect time to getaway. This year, you truly can get more vacation for
your money. So fall out of your everyday routine and go on that vacation you’ve
been dreaming of taking. For a limited time, save up to $2,000 per couple on
all-inclusive vacation packages.+

Mexico* Caribbean* U.S. Cities*
Choose from hundreds of vacation packages

All-Inclusive
Air/Hotel Vacation


Hurry, book by July 30th!
BOOKING DATES: 7/10—7/30/09 • TRAVEL DATES: 9/1—11/20/09 • ORIGINS: All

Rake in the savings!

Save up to $2,000 per couple on Fall Vacations+
DESTINATIONS: Mexico, Caribbean, Hawai‘i, Costa Rica, U.S. & Europe
EXPERIENCES: Romance, Family, Luxury, All-Inclusive, Golf, Beach, Spa, Casino, Dive
Plus, rake in the savings and save $50 per reservation when you ask for promo code FALLSALE!**
With several destinations & experiences to choose from, we have the perfect Fall Vacation for you!

Hilton Hawaii's Triple Value Promotion

TRIPLE THE VALUE PROMOTION
At Hilton Hawaii hotels, your customers experience a gentle blend of luxury, intimacy and value. They’ll receive the most for their money with Hilton Hawaii’s Triple Value Promotions where they can Triple their Fun... FOR LESS!
Hilton Waikoloa Village®
Triple Value Promo (min. 4nt stay)
- Booking & Travel Dates: Now - 12/20/09
- 4th Night Free
- Daily buffet breakfast for 2
- Aloha Fun Pass:
- Complimentary round of golf for 2 at the Seaside Putting Course
- Daily fitness access for 2 at the Kohala Spa
- $25 Daily Credit for Lagoon Beach Equipment (non-motorized)
- One hour court time per day at the Kohala Tennis Gardens
- Guests may choose between Complimentary Self Parking or Discounted Valet parking
- Valid on select room categories only: Resort View, Partial Oceanview, Deluxe Oceanview, Lagoon Tower Resort View, Lagoon Tower Partial Oceanview, Lagoon Tower Deluxe Oceanview, Lagoon Tower Cabana & Lagoon Tower Dophlin View Room

Hilton Hawaiian Village® Beach Resort & Spa
Triple Value Promo (min. 4nt stay)
- Booking & Travel Dates: Now – 12/27/09
- 4th Night Free
- Reduced Room Rate
- $100 dining credit per stay per room*
- Guaranteed Room Upgrade**
- Valid on select room categories only: Resort View, Partial Oceanview, Oceanview, Rainbow Tower Deluxe Oceanview, Ali’i Tower Resort View & Ali’i Tower Partial Oceanview

Baughman Travel
800-560-9535
james@baughmantravel.com

Delta Vacations Receive upgrades and 1,000 bonus miles with Alamo and National Car Rental

Booking Window: 07/06/2009 - 09/06/2009
Travel Dates: 07/06/2009 - 12/15/2009
Exclusive deals on car rentals
When you purchase an air, hotel, and car or air and car package from Delta Vacations®, you’ll enjoy unlimited miles and exceptional deals found nowhere else, such as:
1,000 extra bonus miles through the SkyMiles® or WorldPerks® program (in addition to the standard 50 base bonus miles you already receive per day, per rental, with Alamo and National packages, and the 50 bonus miles per day, per rental, that you receive with the National Car Premium Package available in the U.S.A and Canada)
Discounted rates off National Premium Package rentals (available in Hawaii, Orlando, and Las Vegas)
Your choice of a FREE upgrade or lower rate on select car classes throughout the U.S.A., including Hawaii and Alaska
Receive a Midsize car for the price of a Compact
Save up to 10% on the rental of a Midsize SUV
The rental of a Standard size car at a 24% discount (available through Alamo in all Mexico destinations)

Book by:
Sept 6, 2009
Travel between:
July 6 - Dec 15, 2009
contact your travel agent.
Alamo and National
Delta Vacations partners with Alamo Rent A Car and National Car Rental to bring you an exceptional rental car experience. Take advantage of these unbeatable savings and pack more fun into your vacation with the freedom, flexibility, and convenience of a rental car.
National Premium Package
In Hawaii, Orlando, and Las Vegas, Delta Vacations offers the National Premium Package, which lets you pre-register all your rental information so you can bypass the rental counter and go directly to your car. In addition, all insurance, taxes, and surcharges are included; you have your choice of vehicles; up to five additional drivers are included at no extra charge; and the primary driver will earn 100 bonus miles through the SkyMiles or WorldPerks programs per day.
Sample Sale Prices
air + Alamo car rental from*
Destination
Car Rental
# Nights
Origin
Price
Las Vegas
Intermediate car
3
Salt Lake City
$167


air + Intermediate car rental + U.S.A. hotel from*
Destination
Hotel
# Nights
Origin
Price

Las Vegas
The Rivera Hotel and CasinoIncludes show and dining discounts
3
Detroit
$275
Minneapolis/St. Paul
$275
Cincinnati
$378
Orlando
Rodeway Inn MaingateIncludes daily complimentary breakfast
5
Memphis
$419
New York
$428
Oahu
Aqua Aloha Surf & Spa
5
Salt Lake City
$1,017
Atlanta
$1,207
find prices from another city
*Sample pricing is based on specific travel dates between Sept 13 - Oct 20, 2009. Unless otherwise noted, prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy and include hotel taxes but do not include all applicable air taxes, charges, and government imposed fees. Please see the Terms and Conditions for additional information.
USA 48 Vacation Packages Include:
Roundtrip air transportation
Choice of accommodations
Hotel taxes
Up to 1,000 bonus miles, in addition to credited flight miles, through the SkyMiles® or WorldPerks® programs
Hawaii Vacation Packages Include:
Roundtrip air transportation
Choice of accommodations
Hotel taxes
Up to 2,500 bonus miles, in addition to credited flight miles, through the SkyMiles® or WorldPerks® programs
Honolulu/Waikiki packages also include:
Fresh flower lei greeting upon arrival
Roundtrip transfers and luggage handling between airport and hotel
Orientation breakfast

Contact: James Baughman
Baughman Travel
800-560-9535
james@baughmantravel.com
www.baughmantravel.com

New Holiday Inn to Open in Las Vegas

As a service to anyone thinking on visiting Las Vegas for business, with family or for a non casino leisure stay in Las Vegas close to the strip and right off Flamingo Road, Holiday Inn's newest property slated to open in October 2009 might be for you. Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) is refreshing the whole hotel group with new signage, ammenities, rooms and most important with outstanding customer service. Keep an eye out for new openings to a location near you.

For more information:
James Baughman
Baughman Travel
800-560-9535
james@baughmantravel.com

Nyc Hotel Update

As a ex New Yorker and originally raised in New Jersey I wanted to give everyone an update on The Crowne Plaza in Times Square. The Crowne Plaza in Nyc Times Square has just completed its $85 million dollar rennovation and is a gem not to be missed. The hotel, which first opened in 1990 completed its rennovation in Decemember, redesigning the hotel's 770 rooms, lobby space and almost 25,000 square feet of meeting space.

With Nyc rates down about 25 percent, now is the time to look into visiting the big apple.

For a free quote for a Nyc vacation, Contact James at:

Baughman Travel
800-560-9535
james@baughmantravel.com

Destination Videos

Hello Everyone,
Here are some destination videos you may be interested in:

http://www.travelresearchonline.com/live/rl/videos/view_video.aspx?v=1 visiting london
http://www.travelresearchonline.com/live/rl/videos/view_video.aspx?v=6 why hawaii?

If you are interested in any of the above destinations, please feel free to Contact James anytime for a free quote or to request a brochure.

Baughman Travel
800-560-9535
james@baughmantravel.com

Rio de Janeiro

Thank you to Richard Earls for this Month's Article:

60-Second Geography
Rio de Janeiro
When travelers who have never been to Rio de Janeiro think of the city, they think of Carnival and New Years, of the nightlife and beaches. Fair enough, as these are the iconic snapshots of the old city. But Rio is so much more. Visitors will also remember the site of Sugarloaf Mountain with the statue of Christ the Redeemer on Corcovado Mountain and the array of colonial churches and buildings dating from the 16th to the 19th centuries. But no one aspect of Rio can lay claim to the city’s heritage. It is the beaches, the architecture, the music and culture, Sugarloaf and Tijuca Forest in combination that makes the experience that travelers know as Rio de Janeiro.
The city of Rio de Janeiro is made up of 150 districts. Rio is an exciting city with iconic architecture and monuments.
The statue of Christ the Redeemer rests on Corcovado Mountain at 2,330 feet above sea level.
Sugar Loaf, the famous peak rising 1,300 feet above sea level (see the picture to the left) is accessible by a cable car ride.
Ipanema Beach, made famous by the song, is the center of Rio’s beach and night - life.
The “hippy fair” at General Osorio Square is a much visited site for mingling and people watching on Sundays where local arts and crafts may be purchased.
Brazil loves its soccer. The Estadio de Maracana is the largest soccer stadium in South America, seating 95,000.
Tijuca Forest is located adjacent to Rio de Janeiro and at nearly 8,000 acres is the largest urban forest in the world.
With over 5000 miles of coastline, Brazil’s beaches are world class. Some are highly developed while others are nearly deserted stretches of beach and ocean.
Until 1960, Rio was the capital of Brazil – when Brasilia, the current capital, was designated the capital.
Rio’s Carnival is the most famous in the world. Months of preparation and planning go into the event and more than 300,000 travelers pack the city each February to participate.
Rio’s Samba Schools, are highly competitive and have their own fan clubs. Carnival, apart provides an annual competition between the schools. All aspects of each school’s performance comes under the judges’ scrutiny: the theme song, the drum band, dancers, and standard-bearer.
But Carnival is not the only celebration on Rio’s calendar. New Year’s Eve in Rio is a spectacular event celebrated all along the city’s beaches when more than 2.5 million people gather along the streets wearing white clothing and uncorking champagne bottles by the light of a brilliant fireworks display.

Southwest 30/60/90 Sale!!

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