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Wholesaler Travel2 and its sister brand, Islands in the Sun will pay all international air taxes for vacation packages to the South Pacific and Asia through Aug. 28.

North America
City Escape Holidays is offering a fourth night free at the Omni Shoreham in Washington, D.C., with the purchase of a three-night package.

Europe
Key Tours is offering savings of up to $200 per couple on its escorted 2009 tours of Italy when booked by Aug. 31.

Asia
Ritz Tours' 15-day Tantalizing Thailand includes Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai for $2,042 per person, including roundtrip airfare through Dec. 25.

Australia
Fremantle Tram Tours' newly launched 90-minute Highway to Hell Tour takes AC/DC fans to Fremantle spots associated with lead singer Bon Scott, including his childhood home and final resting place.

South America
General Tours World Traveler's new Carnival in Rio package offers clients a flexible, six-day, privately guided tour of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for $1,969.

Travel2 and Islands in the Sun to Pay Air Taxes on their Vacation Packages

Wholesaler Travel2 and its sister brand, Islands in the Sun will pay all international air taxes for vacation packages to the South Pacific and Asia through Aug. 28.

“We wanted to take some of the sting out of those pesky airline taxes that really annoy today’s travelers,” said Mark Punshon, vice president of sales for Travel2.

“We offered the same deal last summer and it really took off,” he added. “I think a lot of travelers got a financial and emotional kick out of flying tax free, almost like thumbing your nose at politicians as you jet across the Pacific.”

The Fly Me Tax Free special is good for all new bookings including international air and a minimum of eight nights in a hotel. The deal applies to travel any time, but cannot be combined with other offers.
www.islandsinthesun.com/flymetaxfree
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The Globus Family of Brands is offering up to $1,000 in savings per couple for summer 2010 trips with its Globus and Cosmos brands.

“We know many vacation-deprived travelers are gearing up to get away in 2010 and we’re providing them more ways to stretch their travel dollars abroad,” said Scott Nisbet, president and CEO of the Globus Family of Brands. “We’re alerting agents of 2010 European savings early to allow them to share great pricing with clients already planning next year’s escape.”

Though itineraries will not be officially revealed until October, the company is advertizing savings of up to $695 per couple in Italy, $495 per couple in France, $510 per couple in Central and Eastern Europe and more than $1,000 per couple in Britain and Ireland. Agents who book a 2010 group of 10 before Sept. 1 can secure another group that will travel free, with up to four groups traveling free.

Agents who book a group of 10 or more before Sept.1 can also earn a $300 bonus, while those who book a group of eight or nine can earn a $150 bonus before Sept. 1.
www.globusfamilypartner.com