Tour Firms Launch Air Credits, Agent Incentives, Early Booking Plans
by Andrew Sheivachman /Insight Vacations Launches Early Payment Promo
A new early payment discount from Insight Vacations can help couples save up to $960 on their vacation and up to 7.5% when paid in full by Feb. 28. The early payment discount can also be combined with Insight’s frequent traveler discounts, so past travelers can save up to $1,600 per couple.
Pleasant Holidays Introduces Air Credits for Europe
Pleasant Holidays is offering $300 air credits per booking on 2013 vacations to its Europe destinations. The credits are available on new bookings made by Feb. 28, for travel anytime, with a minimum six-night stay.
Travel Impressions Sets $1,000 Agent Incentive for Jamaica
A $1,000 American Express Gift Cheque will be given to the agent who makes the most bookings of five nights or longer at Jamaica’s Couples Tower Isle for stays Jan. 16 to Dec. 25; bookings must be made by Jan. 15. Also, travelers who stay for a minimum of seven nights at either of Couples’ properties in Ocho Rios, Jamaica, between Aug. 19 and Dec. 15, will receive a $200 resort credit.
Trafalgar Discounts Europe Vacations
A 7.5% early payment discount is now available from Trafalgar for European summer travel for new bookings paid in full by Feb. 28. Savings can reach up to $1,800 per couple when combined with the additional 5% Past Guest Travel Club Discount.
American Queen Partners With Pleasant Holidays
2013 voyages from the American Queen Steamboat Company will be available through Pleasant Holidays, as a part of the company’s U.S. product line. Pleasant Holidays will provide a $160 per stateroom onboard credit for all 2013 American Queen bookings. Group discounts are also available for a booking of at least 10 staterooms.
Pacific Delight Offers Hidden Treasures
The new Hidden Treasures of Thailand tour from Pacific Delight Tours, priced from $2,399 per person, double occupancy, takes travelers to the most timeless sights around Bangkok, Hua Hin, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui. Monthly departures begin March 22.
Regina Tours Details Year of Faith
Seven departures are offered by Regina Tours for their new nine-day Fatima & Lourdes itinerary taking travelers through Portugal, Spain and France to various sacred Catholic sites. Also offered are the Shrines and Saints of France tour and the one departure-only Pathways of St. Padre Pio with Father Bill Elser pilgrimage to Italy on April 10.
Kids Eat Free at Atlantis With Travel Impressions
Travel Impressions is offering a limited time Kids Eat Free promotion on all new bookings for Atlantis, Paradise Island, received Jan. 1 to Feb. 4 for travel between Jan. 2 and June 19, 2013. Those who book an air-inclusive package also receive an instant savings of $200 with a four- or five-night minimum stay or $300 savings on a stay of six nights or longer. Agents will receive a $25 American Express Gift Cheque for each applicable booking of fight nights or longer with the Travel Impressions Cancel for Any Reason Waiver.
Tofino Expeditions Offers Sea Kayaking in Italy
A new 11-day sea kayaking tour of Italy for 2013 has been announced by Tofino Expeditions. The trip begins in Genoa and takes paddlers along the coast of the Italian Riviera past five villages. The voyage is priced at $4,495 per person and departs on June 3 or Sept. 16.
Tour Firm Intros Photo Safari Workshop in Tanzania
Proud African Safaris has partnered with wildlife photographer James Blue for a new small group safari and photography workshop in Tanzania. The safari includes off-road filming permits that are usually granted only for documentaries.
Tauck Heads to Peru
The new eight-day Mystical Peru itinerary from Tauck visits Lima, Cuzco and Machu Picchu with departures in June, July and August 2013. The trip is priced from $3,416 person, double occupancy, plus on-tour and international air. The trip concludes with a two-night stay at the JW Marriott Hotel in Cuzco.