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Holy Land tour
Please join Ixtapa Travel for an informative evening with Collette Vacations as they share their knowledge of Israel and in specific our escorted tour, A Journey to the Holy Land. Discover some of the most significant sites of the ancient world including Bethlehem, Nazareth, Caesarea and the oldest city in the world, the ruins of Jericho. No matter where you look, the legendary stories of mankind's collective history come to life. Seminar will be held at The Gates on Roblin, 6945 Roblin Blvd. at 7 p.m. on Aug. 15. Please RSVP to Gail at gail@ixtapatravel.ca or call 204-885-0618.
Labour Day Classic
Join Hustler & Lawless on their third annual trip to Regina for the Labour Day Classic departing Winnipeg Sept. 1. Package includes two nights' accommodations, all transportation including local transfers to and from the game and premium group seating in section 28. Contact Bob at CWT Legacy Travel -- 943-6224 or bob@legacytravel.ca for more information.
Trip presentation
Please join the Sears Travel Polo Park team and Collette Vacations Ashley Van Elslander for a presentation highlighting our March 2013 group departure to the Galapagos Islands and Machu Picchu, a magnificent and unspoiled part of the world. Presentation is on Aug. 16 at 7 p.m., 2nd floor Polo Park store. Reserve your seat by Aug. 13 at 784-1340 or email karen.hupalo@searstravel.ca. Call 784-1340 for further information.
Travel club for women
Please join The Women's Travel Club -- the travel club for women of all ages -- at their next monthly meeting on Aug. 18 at the Norwood Hotel. Since 1995 women in this club have enjoyed travelling to all continents as well as destinations closer to home. Come and meet them for lunch ($20) at 11:30 a.m. followed by a presentation on trips planned for 2013 and beyond. Please reserve your space by contacting Lois at (204) 488-5099 or ledwards@tpi.ca.
Shades of Ireland
Join The Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce for The Shades of Ireland, March 11-20, 2013. This exclusive tour of the Emerald Isle features a stay in a castle, the cliffs of Moher, the Ring of Kerry, Blarney Castle and much, much more. There is limited availability on this exclusive our. Prices starting at $2,749 per person (based on double occupancy) including flights. Come for an information session about the trip on Auug. 28 at 5:30 p.m. at 259 Portage Ave. Must RSVP to attend. Please contact Deb at 944-3319. Also for more details and to place a deposit to hold your spot on this trip see: www.winnipeg-chamber.com under Programs/Travel.
Hawaii Cruise & Stay
Embassy Tours will be holding a presentation on their 9th annual escorted Hawaii Cruise and Stay Tour, departing Jan. 29- Feb. 10, 2013. Experience the breathtaking scenery and discover the thrill of "Freestyle Cruising" with the opportunity to explore all four of Hawaii's main islands. Presentation on Aug. 14 at 7: p.m. at the Red River Community Centre, 293 Murray Ave. Please R.S.V.P. to Embassy Tours at 757-9383, 1(800) 723-8051 or www.embassytours.ca
Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition August 4, 2012 D2
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