Our February 2013 Invitations and Announcements

Cruise Holidays of Clarkson’s 2013 announcements

Welcome

Welcome to our February 2013 newsletter!

Here, we would like to tell you of the places we would like to take you in the months ahead and in the upcoming Holiday Season. We also invite you to attend and participate in our upcoming events – as you know we can accommodate up to thirty or so attendees comfortably – so call early to reserve your spot.

Upcoming events – you’re invited!

We invite you to the following four events and ask you to call us at 905 855 1700 to reserve a spot for yourself and any friends you would like to bring along. They are:

Feb 23rd	Voyages to Antiquity Presented by Michael Geske of Exclusive Tours and John Van Driel of the New Classical 96.3 FM starting at 3 pm at our store
Mar 5th	Scenic Tours Presentation by Neil Dudley starting at 7 pm at our store
Apr 2nd	South America  presented by Fernando Urgiles of Gateways International, at 7 pm at our store
May 2nd	Regent Seven Seas Cruises presentation by Beverley Vickers at 7 pm at the Mississauga Golf Club

A word on Voyages to Antiquity

Voyages to Antiquity operates the Aegean Odyssey, a premium class ship that carries an average of 350 guests passionate about history, art and cultures of the ancient world. We sailed the Aegean Odyssey on our Treasures of the Adriatic cruise in May 2011. Many of you travelled on this spectacular itinerary that traversed the sparkling waters alongside the Croatian Adriatic coast. This spring we will sail from Rome to Cannes and we will be accompanied by John Van Driel of the New Classical 96.3 FM. Join us—space is truly limited.

A word on Scenic Tours

Scenic Tours is a privately held Australian company and has been in the tour business since 1987. The company provides a truly all-inclusive river cruise experience; they have opted to differentiate themselves based on unexpected quality rather than replicating the service of their competitors. Please call to reserve a spot.

A word on South America

South America is a feast for the senses with something to fascinate and entertain all travelers. This time we have partnered with Gateways International and Oceania Cruises to present you with an intriguing itinerary visiting the ancient site of Machu Picchu, and sailing on the beautiful Regatta from Lima to Buenos Aires. Join us and learn about this fascinating winter destination.

A word on Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC)

Beverley Vickers of Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) will describe the amenities of the RSSC all-suite fleet. At one of Beverley’s presentations she said “The bathrooms and walk-in closets are oftentimes more elegant that those at our homes!” And Beverley should know, as her husband deals in real estate. No surprises await you in your statement of account at the end of the voyage – actually, there is no statement at all!
We plan to escort RSSC’s voyage in Australia and New Zealand next January. Please call to attend.

2013 River Cruises

Travelers’ interest in river cruising remain high; across the board availability is limited for the rest of 2013 and fellow travelers have started to book 2014 voyages. Good news for 2013 travelers, though! We have reserved cabins on specific 2013 departures and outline them below.

Port wine and Flamenco on the Douro River. This cruise tour travels between Lisbon, Portugal and Madrid, Spain, has hotel accommodations built-in at both ends and a seven-day cruise between Vega Terron and Porto. The ship, AMA Waterways newest, the AMAVida, will be launched this April. We hold space on the June 8^th departure from Madrid. Joe and / or Zaneta will escort the October 4^th voyage from Lisbon. Join us!

HURRY! We have one cabin left on “Magnificent Europe” departing Amsterdam for Budapest September 15^th. All 14 days are aboard AMA Waterways luxurious AMACerto. Victoria De Wildt will be escorting this voyage.

Europe’sRivers and Castles” from pristine Prague to romantic Paris is another enjoyable and emotionally fulfilling travel experience on which we hold space. This voyage departs September 23^rd and sails on the AMADolce.

Burgundy and Provence from scenic Arles to charming Lyon, sailing on September 29^th on the elegant Uniworld-River Royale.

2013 Ocean Cruises

We are really excited about our selection of voyages for the balance of this year and hope you will be too! In this newsletter we focus on near term departures – from April to July; we also include two very special destinations that need to be considered now as they fill early. These and 2014 voyages can be found on our “Value-Added Promotions” web page – we have selected this page heading as there is something extra included in each voyage. Please check them out.

These are the places we would like to take you this year. As mentioned each has some added value and we encourage you to contact us for details or to make a reservation.

April 7^th to April 23^rd: Joe and Zaneta will be escorting the “CanaryIslands Classic” on Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Serenity. The itinerary includes Portugal, Spain and Morocco.
Alexa Petrenko of the New Classical 963FM will be accompanying us and has planned a couple of fun sessions on board. The shore excursions are exclusive to Clarkson and we are proud of what we have been able to organize. Come with us, you’ll love it! 

April 22^nd to May 10^th: “PanamaPassage” on Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ Navigator travels from Miami to San Francisco. Enjoy the Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ all-inclusive hospitality on board where you can relax – no chits to sign.  Limited availability, savings are being offered; please call.

May 6^th to May 15^th: “Aegean Gems” on Oceania Cruises’ Riviera sails from Venice to the picturesque Dalmatian Coast, with stops at Kotor and Dubrovnik to name a few, disembark at Athens.

May 16^th to May 29^th: Enjoy the “Shoresof the Mediterranean” on Voyages to Antiquity’s Aegean Odyssey with John vanDriel, host of Little Night Music on the new Classical 96.3 FM. Many of you sailed with us on this ship in 2011 and came away full of praises – the itinerary, the quality of the shore excursions, were outstanding! The 2011 voyage was on the east side of Italy on the Adriatic. Our itinerary this May takes us along the western side of Italy – “The Middle Sea” as the Mediterranean is known. We start with two hotel days in Rome before ending in Cannes. Check this itinerary – it is a jewel. Call us to join John on board, or visit our web page at www.clarksoncruises.ca for more details.

May 16^th to May 28^th: Circumnavigate the British Isles on Silversea Cruises’ Silver Whisper from London (Southampton) to Copenhagen. One can kiss the Blarney Stone, absorb yourself in the blood and guts of medieval England’s history, enjoy tastings of Scotch whiskey, be stunned by the surprising landscape of this voyage. Call us, (there are savings available).

May 22^nd to May 31^st: A perfect time to enjoy “Alaskan Adventure” on RSSC’s Navigator as she sails on a ‘round trip voyage – Vancouver to Vancouver. Enjoy all-inclusive small ship travel as you take in the natural beauty of the stunning Alaskan coast. Savings are available – book now!

May 25^th to June 1^st: For a look at our Canadian coastline, and our history, join us on Holland America Line’s 7-DayCanada and New England Discovery onboard ms Veendam. This voyage starts in Quebec City and ends in Boston. A great opportunity to see Canada!

June 15^th to June 24^th: “Russian Reverie” on Crystal Cruises’ Serenity travels from Copenhagen to Stockholm with two full nights in St. Petersburg. We consider this to be amongst the best of times to travel this region – witness the “white nights’ where the sun never fully sets and its refracted light paints the sky like a canvas. If this and Crystal Cruises position as the world’s # 1 cruise line for 18 consecutive years are not sufficiently compelling to venture on this voyage, consider Hermitage, Peterhof, … this period in history and destination should not be missed. 

June 17^th to July 1^st: Care to enjoy opera and a change in pace with the English gentry? Join this Clarkson exclusive tour "Summer Intermezzo" that commences in London, England for two days, moves to Glyndebourne, East Sussex renowned for its lush gardens and Opera Festivals. Then on to Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 that awaits in Southampton for our westbound crossing to New York City. Those of you who have traveled the QM2 would be familiar with its dance floor – the largest on the ocean and courteous hosts eager to twirl with you to wonderful ballroom dance music. And on board, savour excellent lecturers, British fare and traditional cruising at its best.

June 25^th to July 5^th: “BalticOdyssey”: on Oceania Cruises’ Marina from Stockholm to Copenhagen with three days in St. Petersburg. Enjoy famed Jacques Pepin cuisine and a wide variety of restaurants on board. And there is Tallin, Estonia and Helsinki, Finland and Gdansk, Poland. Gratuities are prepaid.

July 4^th to July 22^nd:  “Voyage to the Midnight Sun” on Oceania Cruises’ Nautica from London (Tillsbury) to Copenhagen. Guests on this amazing cruise will experience the Arctic Circle, the lifestyles of the Nordic people – rugged coastline, rugged climate, and its rugged people. Great for history buffs and shoppers – crystals, sweaters, etc. Call us for more information.

November 4^th to November 26^th: Join the Aegean Odyssey again on “Highlights of ancient Egypt and India” from Cairo, Egypt to Delhi, India. This cruise tour has nine hotel nights included along with intra-regional flights. The excursions are out of this world and take us to ancient Egypt, and Agra, the home of the Taj Mahal. We delve into India’s spectacularly rich sixteenth century Mughal dynasty. Past travelers on this itinerary (November 2012) have returned full of praise! We advise you to book early!

Ocean cruises over the Holiday Season

December 21^st to January 5^th: A perfect getaway over the Holiday Season for families and close friends. We invite you to Crystal Cruises’ 18-day voyage on Crystal Symphony from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Valparaiso, Chile with boots on the ground in the Antarctic. This needs to be considered now.

About our “Refer a friend” program

We invite you to take advantage of our referral offer. Refer a friend, have your friend book and earn CAD 150 bonus on your next booking. Conditions apply.

Why Cruise Holidays of Clarkson

Store Front 1739 Lakeshore Road West

Cruise Holidays of Clarkson is independently owned and specializes in group and individual leisure travel services. Our business relies heavily on word of mouth and the promise of a lifetime travel experience.

We are part of Travel Leaders Group and benefit from the scale of that operation when dealing with suppliers. This positions us to provide significant value to our clients.

We have qualified for membership in Cruise Holidays’ President’s Circle, i.e. amongst the top 20 stores in North America, for the past four years, and we are a two-time recipient of Royal Bank Insurance’s award for quality business.

For more information on group or individual travel, see www.clarksontours.ca; or call 905 855 1700 or email info@clarksontravel.ca . Or better yet, drop in at our store located at 1739 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga ON L5J 1J4; we have ample free parking at back.

Welcome to our February 2012 Newsletter ...

February 2012 Newsletter About new partnerships and choices                 Visit our Website About Us Our Group Packages NOTE: We welcome you, our fellow travelers to our February 2012 newsletter. This newsletter contains announcements about new and refreshed partnerships in travel. Announcing new partnerships and voyages Opinion Our macro world – nationalism, patriotism, societies, and religions The Encarta Dictionary defines “nationalism” as the “desire to achieve political independence” thereby implying a source or stimulus for change. “Patriotism” on the other hand is defined as “proud loyalty and devotion to a nation” implying a nation where political independence exists. Are nationalism and patriotism mutually exclusive? Can one be patriotic and nationalistic at the same time? Would a Kurd, a Sunni and a Sheik fight shoulder to shoulder to defend their homeland? Did the North American Indians who fought alongside the French and others who fought alongside the English integrate into those societies? Not that long ago Christian Rulers sought permission from the Head of the Church to wage war; jihad, however persists. I believe the interplay amongst these four factors produces persistent tension. Its admixture has provided the stimulus for war, for regress, and progress. But what a trail it has left us, as we seek history in our travels, and what a legacy we ourselves create for those who follow. Music, a common language we share internationally, oftentimes reflects the pervading mood of a period. For example, “soul music” can be akin to wailing; baroque can be sombre; classical can be jubilant. Ever listen to the underlying abandonment of war-time dance music? Jazz, jitterbug, ... Our transition from primarily a “Middle Sea” (the Mediterranean) existence to a global society could be said to have been driven partly by curiousity and daredevil explorations of our planet. Today, despite the cessation of NASA’s space explorations by the Obama Administration, we see application of this acquired technology in space-travel start-ups. Just recently I watched in amazement as a reporter showed images of debris in outer space and discussed the need to clean it up. Is this an opportunity for a new wave of Waste Management? Will there be a cost-sharing program that mimics the evolving carbon tax? I believe the explorer in us and our continuous thirst for knowledge creates an innate need to travel; be it new frontiers, or just discovering our roots ... Cruise Holidays of Clarkson adds to its first-tier suppliers Travel Agencies such as ourselves, specializing as we do in cruise travel, undertake a wide scope of operations. Our services span all components of travel, resorts, excursions, expeditions, air travel, accommodation, etc.. As your agent, our foremost role and responsibility is to represent your interests to our suppliers. Your level of satisfaction relies heavily on how well we understand your expectations and how well we match them with the style and quality of services our suppliers deliver. Prior to this year, our “first-tier” or “inner-ring” of suppliers has been GLP Worldwide Travel, Expeditions and Tours (GLP), Regent Seven Seas, and Oceania Cruises. We are pleased and excited this year to add three suppliers to our “inner circle” of partners. They are Crystal Cruises, Avalon Waterways, and Silversea. These relationships extend our capability to seamlessly match your expectations without breaking stride. By virtue of these relationships, our partners add amenities that enhance your travel experience thereby heightening the value proposition. Our first-tier relationships and featured destinations Avalon Waterways Part of the Globus Family of brands, Avalon has a history exceeding 80 years. Its river cruise operations cover Europe, Egypt, and Asia; as well as the Galapagos Islands. Avalon’s 2012 voyages have limited availability and the company has turned its focus to its 2013 voyages with bonus savings offers. Call us for details. Crystal Cruises Crystal’s President Michel Gregg makes this statement about his company: “A steadfast commitment to excellence has earned us unprecedented recognition as the World’s Best for an incredible 18 years – an accomplishment unmatched by any other cruise line, hotel or resort anywhere in the world.” Zaneta and I will be hosting a Copenhagen to Stockholm voyage departing June 15, 2013 (witness the White Nights and if lucky, catch an Aurora Borealis). This voyage has two overnights in St. Petersburg, and an overnight in Copenhagen. We are encouraged by your positive feedback on the voyages we host and have made this an annual event. GLP Worldwide Travel, Expeditions and Tours (GLP)  GLP is best described as our invisible partner. They are our gateway to AMA Waterways, other operators in Asia, and the Far East, and tours in virtually any country in the world. On November 2nd, 2012, Zaneta and I will host the “Deluxe Orient Experience” -- a voyage that starts in Bangkok, Thailand, travels by rail to Singapore, then flies to Bali for 4 nights and Hong Kong for 2 nights. If you haven't done so already, book now! We promise an exceptional and exotic experience. A video on our website provides a glimpse of this luxurious train. Oceania Cruises Oceania Cruises describes itself as “Entry Level Luxury”:  an apt description of their status. Renowned for its cuisine a la Chef Jacques Pepin, Oceania has added two newly built ships to its fleet. Marina was launched last year and Riviera this year. This addition has more than doubled Oceania’s passenger carrying capacity. Refer to our www.clarksontours.ca for our partnered sailings. Zaneta is currently sailing with fellow travelers on Oceania’s Regatta from Sydney Australia to Auckland, New Zealand. The group returns home March 10th. Regent Seven Seas Cruises (RSSC) A solid member of the luxury class, we refer to RSSC as the “It’s included” cruiseline. Just as budget airlines seek to add incremental charges for incidentals such as seat selection, baggage handling, onboard meals, ear-phones, etc., RSSC operates on the flip side of this. And they do so with elegance and style. We have partnered with RSSC on the “Arabian Adventures” voyage from Luxor to Mumbai; this voyage departs November 14th 2012, and features 3-night hotel stays (Regent’s Luxury Hotel Program) pre and post cruise to explore the wonders of Ancient Egypt and the Taj Mahal. Book now! All excursions are included! Regent has wonderful savings opportunities particularly to Europe! Go to our Group Departures page to check them out! Silversea A quote from Silversea’s documentation helps us understand one of Silversea’s main points of differentiation. It states: “These elite and intimate ships are specifically designed for fewer guests, featuring more space and the highest levels of personalised service. Accommodations are amongst the largest at sea; all have ocean views and butler service and most feature private verandas.” Ask us about Silversea’s single supplement offers ranging from 105% to 125% of double occupancy fares (rather than the typical 200%). See our website for partnered voyages such as circumnavigation of the British Isles (May 12, 2012 and May 16, 2013) Barcelona to Las Palmas (Canary Islands October 29, 2012), and ‘round trip Cape Town South Africa (January 25, 2013) to the east coast -- preferred region for wild-life viewing. Call us! Or if you prefer, search Silversea's destinations. Events On March 22nd at 7:00PM at our store we have an information night with Kathryne Cuthbertson of Oceania. See a video of Riviera, and why Riviera and Marina are considered to be amongst the most revolutionary design in 50 years. And learn about Oceania’s extended reach brought about by their dramatic increase in passenger-carrying capacity. Click to Confirm your attendance. On April 3rd at 6:30 PM at the Ontario Racquet Club (ORC) we welcome you to join Melanie Dickie of Avalon Waterways and Beverley Vickers of RSSC. At this presentation, you will learn about the services and travel experience on board Avalon’s and Regent’s vessels. Click to Confirm your attendance. About our “Refer a Friend” program We invite you to take advantage of our referral offer. Refer a friend, have your friend book and you earn CAD 150 bonus savings on your next booking. Why Cruise Holidays of Clarkson Cruise Holidays of Clarkson is an independently owned travel agency specializing in group and individual leisure travel services. Our business relies heavily on word of mouth and the promise of a lifetime travel experience. . We are part of the Travel Leaders Group franchised operation and benefit from supplier amenities that accrue to us by virtue of scale of operations. This positions us to provide significant value to our clients. Cruise Holidays of Clarkson is a member of Cruise Holidays’ President’s Circle (2009, 2010, and 2011) and recipient of Royal Bank Insurance’s award for quality business. For more information on group travel, see www.clarksontours,ca; for individual travel see www.clarksontravel.ca ; or call 905 855 1700 or email info@clarksontravel.ca . Our store is located at 1739 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga ON L5J 1J4.We have ample parking at back. Best regards, Zaneta Rochemont President, Cruise Holidays of Clarkson If you no longer wish to receive emails from us click here t: 905 855 1700 | f: 905 855 1701 e: info@clarksontravel.ca | w: www.clarksontravel.ca

Welcome to our January 2012 Newsletter

Select 2012 voyages Where we've been and where we're going Visit our Website About Us Our Group Packages NOTE: We welcome you, our fellow travelers to our January newsletter. This newsletter contains links to detailed information such as day to day itineraries, prices and more. Year 2011 in review – highlights Last year witnessed many firsts; Standard and Poor’s downgrading of the US economy, the four-year old Euro-crisis, and the Arab upheaval that saw several long-standing heads of state removed. Nonetheless, we enjoyed many rewarding voyages in the year and reflect on some below. Our 2011 voyage highlights include a cruise from Rio de Janeiro to Valparaiso with a side trip to the Antarctic, another from Venice to Athens (this included the Dalmatian Coast, a visit to antiquity in the Greek Islands, and the Corinth Canal), and a third from Venice to Monte Carlo (this included onboard opera performed by emerging Canadian artists).  Our visits to the Greek Islands were unaffected by the economic crisis in Greece. In Athens, we avoided the afternoon demonstration by conducting our tour of Acropolis and the New Museum in the morning. At Clarkson, we build our group travel menu from voyages we ourselves have experienced and judged to have value. We add new voyages as they become viable, and are pleased to tell you there are three flavours of South African voyages now available; two travel on the Chobe River to Victoria Falls! Call us for details!  Our “Annual Repeat” voyages are: ·        Russian Waterways; we schedule this for a June departure when the “white nights” can be experienced. Your ship is your hotel on this voyage between Moscow and St. Petersburg... ·         Magnificent Europe; travel between Amsterdam and Budapest; experience medieval history; witness Hitler’s Zeppelin Fields where he addressed and motivated thousands. ·         The Black Sea Voyage; travel between Vienna and Istanbul. Vienna conjures opulence, the era of the Hapsburg family (“make love, not war”), of Mozart, Strauss; view Budapest’s chain bridge from the vantage point of Fisherman’s Bastion from the Buda side; and there is Istanbul; the seat of Emperor Constantine and the Ottoman Empire that lasted for over six hundred years. ·         The Enchanting Rhine; travel between Amsterdam and Basel; continue to historic Lucerne at the foot of the Alps and on to Zurich. FLASH: Every ten years, the Floriade Expo is held in Venlo. We have a special departure in September where we include tickets to this event. DENIS FLANAGAN of Landscape Ontario will accompany this voyage, and is prepared to share his extensive horticultural knowledge with you. On our May departure, there are still a few cabins (four at time of writing) left. ·        Magical Croatia; this intimate voyage travels from Dubrovnik to Split in July on a 36-passenger yacht. There is an option for an add-on land tour from Split to Ljubljana! You can call us for details on the above and many more voyages, or download day to day itineraries from our clarksontours.ca website. Travel choices – Total Cost of Travel (TCT) When booking air travel, we all look for deals! We balance price and travel-time and pick the most economical. When booking leisure travel involving voyages, or stays at resorts, our decision criteria must differ. Specifically, as travelers, we determine the “Total Cost of Travel” (TCT), which requires us to match our lifestyle with that of the travel experience preferred. We at Cruise Holidays of Clarkson are prepared to help you plan your dream vacation and to review TCT with you. Oftentimes, depending on your preferences, the quality of your vacation can be significantly enhanced without adding to TCT. Come in and let us review these options with you. Our travel menu Although these newsletters focus on group travel, our core business remains that of individual travel where we help you plan and organize your individual and family events. See us to help you plan travel occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, or just plain old getaways. This service is free and is an opportunity for you to get to know us. A great planner of meals, Zaneta applies her gourmet expertise to creating a group travel smorgasbord. We at Clarkson all get an opportunity to serve up voyages from her menu as we escort you on several. Zaneta herself will travel with the Australia and New Zealand group in February / March. At this time her sous-chefs have the following serving assignments: ·         Joe will accompany the “Musical Delights on the Danube” in April. Opera and ballet performances are scheduled in the elegant State Opera Houses in Budapest and Prague; cabins may still be available. Join Bill Anderson on this voyage. ·         Victoria will accompany the  following voyages: o   “Greek Glory” in May from Istanbul to Venice – a wonderful, rich itinerary! o   “Alaskan Wonders” in July from Anchorage to Vancouver o   The “Black Sea Voyage” in September from Istanbul to Vienna ·         Tal will accompany the  following voyages : o   “Romantic Danube” in May from Prague to Budapest; an outstanding experience! o   “Magnificent Europe” in September from Amsterdam to Budapest ·         September is chock full of surprises; Regent Seven Seas’ two departures, one September 6th circumnavigating the British Isles, and the other September 16th from London (Southampton) to Barcelona. ·         For gourmet chefs and budding chefs, come with us on Oceania’s new ship Riviera on the “Enchanted Grandeur” voyage from Athens to Rome. Cook along with Bon Appétit chefs, enjoy private dining with food and wine pairings and more! ·         Joe and Zaneta will accompany the “Deluxe Orient Experience” in November from Bangkok to Singapore (on train) and Bali to Hong Kong featuring the famed Orient Express and top hotels. ·         Welcome in the New Year on Disney’s Fantasy; departs December 29, 2012, 7 nights, East Caribbean, and to Disney’s private island – Castaway Cay. The assignments above are subject to group-sizes stipulated in our brochures. There are several side dishes to Zaneta’s menu in just about every month of the year; call, us, drop in, our visit our website. A feature destination – Galapagos Prior to Columbus’ discovery in the late 15th century that the world is “round” and not flat, ocean and sea travel was more or less restricted to the “Middle Sea”, and trade routes to India. The centuries following saw a deluge of able navigators, Cook, Magellan, Drake and others, who played significant roles in “opening up” the globe. We still use their passages (e.g., the Drake Passage, the Magellan Straits...) today. When visiting the South American region, one is struck by the relatively recent historical events as compared to those of North Africa, Europe, and China. References are mostly to the 19th century at which time indigenous peoples inhabited the land and followed survival strategies not unlike those of the Eskimos of the North. And there remain mysteries that predate history and continue to challenge the world’s best minds; for example, figures etched into the land by the Incas, discernible only from the air; and what appears to be “landing strips”. Galapagos, part of Ecuador, has a strong association with Charles Darwin. It is said that Darwin developed his theory of evolution here, observing as he did wild life seemingly preserved in time. It is amazing that some species of the giant turtle survived extinction (from the onslaught of whalers and other explorers who sought their fat). Today, Galapagos is a national ecological park. Its pristine and peculiar beauty has attracted curious-minded travelers for some time. Typical travel to the area includes tours of Ecuadorian sites (see inset map from Avalon Cruises) and can be supplemented with a visit to the Amazon for the nature seeker. There is significant benefit that one can derive from touching, and experiencing that cannot be fully imagined by reading books or narratives. Many times I have heard “Now that I have visited [that place] this [article, book] makes much more sense to me”. In-store events You can register your attendance at any event that interests you by clicking on the event you wish to attend on our “Calendar of Events” page on our website.  We invite you to the following events: Date Time Description of Event Location Jan 28 15:00 Meet & Greet; Aus and NZ (Departs Feb 14) Store Mar 3 15:00 Meet & Greet: Classical delights on the Danube with Bill Anderson; (Departs Mar 31) Store Mar 22 19:00 Information session on our Culinary Cruise *Julia’s Ristorante Mar 31 15:00 Reunion: Aus and NZ (Returns Mar 10) Store *NOTE: Julia’s Ristorante address: 312 Lakeshore Rd E Oakville, Ontario L6J 1J2; Tel: 905 844 7401 About our “Refer a Friend” program We invite you to take advantage of our referral offer. Refer a friend, have your friend book and earn CAD 150 bonus on your booking. Why Cruise Holidays of Clarkson Cruise Holidays of Clarkson is an independently owned travel agency specializing in group and individual leisure travel services. Our business relies heavily on word of mouth and the promise of a lifetime travel experience. We consider it important to understand our clients’ travel dreams, preferences, and needs, to keep abreast of travel trends, opportunities, and geopolitics, and to deliver travel services aligned with expectations. We are part of the Travel Leaders Group franchised operation and benefit from the scale of that operation when dealing with suppliers. This positions us to provide significant value to our clients. Cruise Holidays of Clarkson is a member of Cruise Holidays’ President’s Circle (2009 and 2010) and recipient of Royal Bank Insurance’s award for quality business. For more information on group travel, see www.clarksontours.ca; for individual travel see www.clarksontravel.ca; or call 905 855 1700 or email info@clarksontravel.ca . Or better yet, drop in at our store located at 1739 Lakeshore Road West, Mississauga ON L5J 1J4; we have ample parking at back. Best regards, Zaneta Rochemont President, Cruise Holidays of Clarkson t: 905 855 1700 | f: 905 855 1701 e: info@clarksontravel.ca | w: www.clarksontravel.ca