Travel Industry Journal

From $408* per person r/t
Winter Airfare Special

With the dramatic increase in the value of the US Dollar against the Icelandic Krona, Iceland is now a top bargain destination, giving consumers nearly twice the spending power compared to last year.

In August 2008, USA today picked Iceland as on of 5 top destinations for Fall ‘08 travel. Since then the Dollar has become even stronger against the Krona, increasing in value by at least 25%.

Take advantage of the great exchange rate in Iceland and travel with our Winter Airfare Special:

Choose from:

Economy Class:
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ON SALE: AMSTERDAM, FRANKFURT AND SCANDINAVIA

Sample Fares:

Depart from Boston to:

+ Amsterdam from $582*
+ Frankfurt from $607*
+ Oslo from $610*
+ Stockholm from $626*
+ Copenhagen from $604*

Depart from New York-JFK to : (best travel dates listed)

+ Amsterdam from $536*

Depart Nov 3,10,12,14,15,17,19,22,24,26,28.
Return Nov 9,11,13,15,16,18,20,22,23,25,29. Dec…

+ Frankfurt from $529*

Depart Nov 8,12,19,22,27,29.
Return Nov 16,17,23,24,27,28, Dec…

+ Oslo from $565*

Depart Nov 4,8,10,11,12,13,15,17,18,19,20,24,25,26,27,28.
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by jason jobson via pierce mattie public relations

With all the “reality” shows that run the networks these days, it is so refreshing to discover a novel that you can dive into as a distraction to all the noise around us. Yes, thats right - remember books? I know you can read!! I recently tore through one I could not put down and had to share it.
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Can’t decide whether you want to safari in Africa or scuba dive in a coral reef? Well, one tour company offers a unique scuba sea safari that should satisfy your craving for both land and sea adventures.

One Earth Safaris offers “scuba sea safaris” between Zanzibar, Pemba Island, and Kenya, (where sharks and humpback whales are plentiful) with visits to places like the Samburu National Reserve and Masai Mara National Reserve for sightings of the Big Five (elephant, white rhino, buffalo, lion, and leopard). Company founder Ranjit Sondhi says that seeing the Annual Wildebeest Migration is a must when visiting East Africa. One Earth guests can also track gorillas in Rwanda and Uganda in groups from 4 to 35 people. The company is currently developing plans for an underwater hotel off of Pemba Island.
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Sundowner Tiona Tourist Park

Address: The Lakes Way, Tiona Park, Pacific Palms, NSW, Australia 2428
Ph: (02) 6554 0291
Offer: $15pp (including BBQ dinner) for Wicked Customers
Website:Belongil Fields Caravan Park

Tiona Park Camping Grounds

Sundowner Tiona Tourist Park is located 3.5 hrs north of Sydney, five minutes north of Pacific Palms and ten minutes south of Forster-Tuncurry and Bluey’s Beach. Sundowner Tiona Tourist Park offers a variety of holiday accommodation including powered and unpowered campsites.

Port Macquarie Holiday Park

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Many people visit Providence, Rhode Island, to tour the local colleges or make a pit stop on their way to Boston. But for those who live there, P-town is a diverse, laid-back city full of restaurants with character, Victorian architecture, peaceful hiking trails, and aspiring artists. Plus, it also happens to be an extremely pedestrian- and bike-friendly place. Here’s a bike tour that gives you a real feel for the Renaissance City.
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This article is a guest post kindly provided by fellow Aussie blogger: Mad Goat Lady

Aussie Trax 4×4 Rentals Hervey Bay

Address: 56 Boat Harbour Dr, Hervey Bay, QLD 4655, Australia
Ph: (07) 4124 4433 or freecall 1800 062 275
Offer: Free Secure Parking + 10% OFF vehicle hire
Website:Aussie Trax 4×4 Rentals

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Greece’s seaplanes seek to simplify island-hopping

By Karolos Grohmann
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece’s only seaplane operator promises tourists cheaper and faster access to remote islands as well as a nostalgic feel of the pioneering days of air travel.

However, regulatory and safety issues have meant that AirSea Lines has endured a bumpy ride since its launch last year.

The Canadian-led company had to stop flying its two Twin Otter DHC-6 planes, that can carry up to 19 passengers each, to meet new safety standards just two months after acquiring routes serving the popular Aegean island market.

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Ticket, passport, wheelchair…
By Clive Gilbert
BBC News

Despite a new European law to prevent airlines from discriminating against disabled people, planning a holiday can be a fraught exercise for a wheelchair user.
A question which simultaneously evokes pangs of excitement and trepidation is “where are we going for our holidays?”

The answer for most families is often a careful balance between their dreams of exotic palm tree-lined beaches and the realities of a holiday budget that may stretch little further than the newly-formed lake that is the British countryside.

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Greece’s seaplanes seek to simplify island-hopping

By Karolos Grohmann
ATHENS (Reuters) - Greece’s only seaplane operator promises tourists cheaper and faster access to remote islands as well as a nostalgic feel of the pioneering days of air travel.

However, regulatory and safety issues have meant that AirSea Lines has endured a bumpy ride since its launch last year.

The Canadian-led company had to stop flying its two Twin Otter DHC-6 planes, that can carry up to 19 passengers each, to meet new safety standards just two months after acquiring routes serving the popular Aegean island market.

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