A play of life and death, promised in a moment of mortal threat - so began the history of the Oberammergau Passion Play in 1633.  In the middle of the Thirty Years War, after months of suffering and death from the plague, the Oberammergauers swore an oath that they would perform the “Play of the Suffering, Death and Resurrection of Our Lord Jesus Christ” every ten years.  At Pentecost 1634, they fulfilled their pledge for the first time on a stage they put up in the cemetery above the fresh graves of the plague victims.

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This summer I had the opportunity to visit a truly outstanding resort: Beaches Turks and Caicos.  It was only for one night, but that was long enough to be very impressed with what the property has to offer.  The other three Beaches properties are in Jamaica (I have also toured Beaches Boscobel), and they have many of the same features and amenities, however the Turks and Caicos location is certainly the jewel in the crown.

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Tour operaters are getting more and more creative with their promotions, but this one takes the cake.  Book a Sunquest Vacation Package by October 15 for departures up until April 30, 2010 and pay a $49 fee you’ll have: (more…)

Travelonly has secured space for March Break 2010 on Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas!  It’s a fabulous cruise ship that launched in 2007 and is perfect for families and fun lovers of all ages.  Features include a surf park, boxing ring, ice rink, cantilevered hot tubs, H2O Zone Water Park, Royal Caribbean’s own Vitality Wellness Program, and MUCH, MUCH more.

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Purchase one Sunquest vacation package for departures between November 1 and December 16, and the second passenger travels for 50% off!   This offer applies to an excellent selection of properties, and is a Limited Time Offer - once the 5000 seats are gone, the sale is over.  Click the banner for more info, and contact me to book at the same rates as on-line!

Travelonly has contracted reknowned Elvis tribute artist Ron Moore to come on board the beautiful Carnival Freedom for a cruise to remember!  The ship departs Fort Lauderdale on February 7 2010, and visits Key West, Grand Cayman, and Ocho Rios.  Prices start at just $699usd including all taxes, a shipboard credit, a donation to the 2010 MS Walk, AND the fabulous Elvis entertainment by Ron Moore.

For more details, check out the flyer or contact me!

WestJet has been the darling of the travel industry in Canada.  They are friendly, easy to work with, have video screens in the back of each seat, and recently came out with their CARE-antee.   ALSO, they have been paying commissions to Travel Agents, building loyalty and stealing market share from Air Canada as a direct result.  Air Canada, on the other hand, decided to cut out all commissions years ago.

Air Canada seems to have woken up and realized that if they want to stay in business, they need Travel Agents on their side.  They are now paying commission on domestic flights, and hopefully they will expand this initiative as they experiene the positive effects. This means that I can book your Air Canada and WestJet flights at no cost to you.  I can handle research, changes, questions, and more… and it costs you nothing.  Also, as always, I can find great rates on international flights, often saving you hundreds of dollars.

Need a flight!?  Contact me today!

Princess Cruises is offering free upgrades to Balcony cabins on select Winter and Spring 2010 sailings to Asia, Australia and New Zealand, the Caribbean, Hawaii, Mexico, the Panama Canal, and South America!  Click Here for more details.

I am also an Accredited Cruise Counsellor and can help you plan your ideal cruise!

Dream of having the beach to yourself?  Head to Mexico now! 

Canadian Foreign Affairs has lifted it’s travel warning for Mexico, and most Canadian tour operators are adding it back into their programs throughout the month of June.  It will take a while for the tourist traffic to reach the pre-H1N1 levels, so for the time being you will find incredible pricing and lots of elbow room!  The virus has barely affected the tourist regions and many areas have reported zero cases. 

This is a GREAT opportunity to take that trip you thought you couldn’t afford, or to try out a higher level of accommodation that you are used to.  Contact me for recommendations and to book your getaway.  I spent a week on the Mayan Riviera recently, and my pricing is the same or better than on-line.  Travelonly also has it’s own booking engine, featuring the best pricing available.

It wasn’t long ago that Canadians could travel to the United States freely without a passport.  Those with modest travel plans who never expected to venture beyond North Amerca had no real need for one.   Well, those times are over.

A couple of years ago, the U.S. started to require passports for Canadians arriving by air, and as of June 1 2009 they will be required for all methods of entry, including by car.   More info HERE.

The fact is that your Canadian passport is the best document to prove your Canadian citizenship and your right to return to Canada. If you don’t have a passport or yours expires in the next 6 months, then it’s time to apply.  All the info you need to get a passport is provided by Passport Canada.