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A romantic holiday can happen almost anywhere.  While it is true that some destinations bespeak romance more than others, your romantic holiday is strictly up to you and your loved one.

Many people find holidays set near the ocean to be especially romantic.  The kiss of the sun and the tang of the salt air influences them in a manner that can only lead to romance.  Imagine a walk on a moonlit beach or a horseback ride through the surf and you might be imagining some of the most romantic moments of your life.

For others, only Europe will do.  A wine and cheese tour through the vineyards of France or the lazy coastal influence of Brittany awakens the quixotic longings of some couples.  Perhaps it is the good food and expressive exuberance of Italy or the mystery and lore of Spain that spell a romantic holiday for you and your mate.

Others crave the exotic.  For them the island of Bali may be the most romantic place on earth, or Tahiti or Hawaii.  They love the beachfront but crave the mystical nature of exotic culture to enhance their romantic holiday experience.

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Come and visit our great In-store Travel Expo Sale from Thursday 29th to Friday 30th July 2010. We have a range of exclusive travel deals and bonuses as part of the inaugural three-day Travel Expo. Take advantage of our hot deals on airfares, car hire, cruises, holiday packages, coach tours, rail journeys and accommodation from a range of worldwide destinations.

In the mean time check out our fantastic USA deals, but be quick as sale ends soon! Don’t miss out on our hot beach offers to Broome, Bali, Phuket and Malaysia.

If you are an American Express® Cardmember, why not pay for your holiday with your Membership Rewards points? Use some or all of your points to pay for airfares, holidays, cruises, tours, travel insurance and much more. [Read more →]

Europe is certainly a dream destination for many travelers and Club Med Europe offers the best of destinations in the most exciting cities.  Certainly a Club Med Europe experience is a luxury travel event that you will remember for years to come.

Club Med Europe offers the finest facilities and grandest adventures for its clientele.  If you are a first time traveler to Europe or an experienced visitor, Club Med Europe has absolutely everything that will appeal to you.

Depending on where you choose to stay, you can enjoy everything from hiking, bicycling, boating, skiing, swimming, horseback riding, tennis, golf, parasailing, jogging, fine dining, nighttime entertainment, health spas and saunas, to wine tasting and soccer.

Imagine indulging your every whim and desire.  That is exactly what the Club Med Europe staff is trained to help you accomplish.  From twenty-four hour room service to personal chefs and butlers, you can have the luxury travel experience you most desire, no holes barred.

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Club Med Lindeman Island is literally a national treasure.  It is situated within a National Park that covers an expanse of nearly eight square miles.  The Island is a hiker’s paradise, featuring over eleven miles of walking trails.  The trails traverse untouched bushland and are maintained in excellent condition.

Humpback whales can often be spotted from the shores of Lindeman Island and dolphins are regular visitors as well.  Almost ninety species of birds visit Lindeman Island and its golden orchids, which grow on the mangroves, are a spectacular sight to behold.

Surrounded by all of this natural beauty is Club Med Lindeman Island, a tropical paradise resort.  Here, you can go snorkeling off one of the many pristine beaches, enjoy boating, soccer, water polo, tennis, beach volleyball, kayaking, archery, bocce ball, golfing, or aqua fitness.

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Club Med Nusa Dua in Bali offers an exotic vacation that rivals any you may have previously experienced.  Perfect for couples or families, your vacation takes place on the “Island of the Gods.”  There is no better escape than to the pristine blue waters and pure white beaches of Club Med Nusa Dua.  Here you can let go of all the cares and woes of the common day, among a most uncommon setting of picturesque beauty and tranquility.  Linger on the beach under umbrella, with cocktail in hand, and feel the pressures just melt away in the comforting exotic sunshine.

For those wishing to especially pamper themselves, Club Med Nusa Dua offers one of the most relaxing and revitalizing spa experiences you will ever have.   It features nine single and five double treatment rooms where guests can be pampered with oils of their choice and enjoy a combination of traditional and modern relaxation techniques and body treatments.  The spa area opens onto a beautiful garden where guests can enjoy reflective time after their spa experience, or you might choose to relax in the “quiet” pool in the spa area.  The reception area is tastefully decorated in native raw materials and features color themes of orange and white, which represent purity.

Your Club Med Nusa Dua vacation is designed for relaxation of the physical, intellectual, emotional, and spiritual components of your being.  After a time here, you will truly feel rejuvenated and refreshed beyond what you may have thought possible.

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For many vacationers and holiday seekers, luxury travel in Cairns involves little more than sitting back and soaking up the sun. There are many resorts where you can actually swim up to the bar and enjoy your favorite cocktail while submerged waist high in the swimming pool. It seems that luxury travel in Cairns requires large lagoon pools, many of which lead directly to a beach at the pools’ edge. Several vistas feature waterfalls and other dramatic water features.

Certainly, luxury travel in Cairns should involve excursions beyond the city to The Great Barrier Reef and The Daintree Rainforest. On such outings you are likely to see things that you have never in your life come across before

It’s easy to stay in shape while enjoying luxury travel in Cairns, as most resorts feature fitness facilities with instructors, weight training, exercise bikes, saunas, hot tubs, tennis courts, palates, beauty treatments, aerobics, and massage.

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Discover the breathtaking beauty of Europe with our river cruising packages, we are offering you wonderful experiences with huge savings! Or take that once in a life time trip to the Arctic? Get up close and personal with intriguing Antarctic marine life, swim in the Arctic waters and stay in a glass igloo, book today and save up to $7657 on your Arctic adventure!

If you are an American Express® Cardmember, why not pay for your holiday with your Membership Rewards points? Use some or all of your points to pay for airfares, holidays, cruises, tours, travel insurance and much more.

Wedding travel packages can be easily arranged for those planning a destination wedding. The first thing you need to do, of course, is to decide where you want to go. When considering your destination you not only want to appeal to the desires of the bride and groom, but you should also take into account the guests as well. If deciding on some exotic locale, you’ll want to think about how many of your guests are comfortable with world travel, and how many are not. While this might not have an effect on where you ultimately decide to go, it may have an effect on how many guests will be attending.

Budget is certainly an important concern when booking wedding travel packages. You want to be certain that you know what your budget constraints are and choose a package that won’t drive you over budget, at least not too far over budget. Part of the cost consideration is to get married where you will be honeymooning. That way, the cost of the honeymoon is factored into the cost of the wedding travel packages from which you might choose.

If you decide to choose from wedding travel packages that will take you to a foreign country, there are special factors that you might want to consider. For instance, be certain that your marriage in a foreign country will be legally recognized in the United States. The case is almost always yes, but it is best to certain just as well. Be sure that the person conducting the ceremony is legally qualified to do so in that country. It is good to plan to arrive a day or two before the wedding to be certain that customs such as posting an announcement at city hall are handled ahead of time. Also, be certain to check if there are residency requirements regarding marriage ceremonies in the country you choose. France, for instance, insists that couples reside there at least 40 days before being married.

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The difference between a luxury travel tour and a regular vacation is huge. First, there is the locale to consider. A luxury travel tour is not a trip to Disneyland. It is more what the name itself implies, a decadent trip to an exotic location with all the trappings of the pampered life.

You might find yourself on an island in the Caribbean or at one of the most elegant resort hotels in Europe. The key factor in a luxury travel tour is self-indulgence.

Think of spas and massages, champagne and caviar, limos and luxury and you are on your way to realizing the components of such a getaway. Opulence is part of the every day and you are the most important traveller imaginable. The entire goal of a luxury travel tour is to escape the mundane. Who needs to watch television when you can be spending time at the opera or the symphony? Go horseback riding on the beach. Enjoy five star cuisine while the waves lap at your feet and the staff stumble over themselves to refill your cocktail.

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If you are not really experienced in booking cruises, then you need a cruise travel agent to do it for you. Booking a cruise is nothing like booking an air flight or making arrangements for a rental car. Cruises are much more complicated than either of those.

Remember, not just any travel agent will do, you want one that specializes in cruises. There are lots of cruise-only travel agencies and many travel agencies have agents whose specialty is cruising. A good cruise travel agent has an intimate knowledge of the industry and cruise lines. A specializing agent should be able to offer you the best rates and help you choose options suited to your personality and pocket book. He or she will be able to explain everything to you from the cruise line’s cancellation policies to how you get your baggage on the ship and back off again.

It is always best to choose a cruise travel agent who is local to you. This way you can easily sit down with them and discuss your expectations and concerns in person. Have the travel agent tell you about their personal cruise experiences and explain why they may prefer one cruise line in relation to another. Check to see that they are accredited by professional organizations and ask if they can provide you with references from satisfied customers. Ask them about special discounts or options that they can offer you as opposed to another agent. Make them convince you that they are your best choice for your upcoming cruise vacation.

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