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Changes Reflected on Updated Web Chart The US Tour Operators Association has updated its Baggage Allowance Table to reflect new Transportation Security Administration regulations regarding lithium batteries, more relaxed carry-on rules for passengers flying into some UK airports, and more stringent rules on checked baggage for U.S. domestic airlines.

The updated table can be found at this link.

Located in the USTOA web site’s “Smart Travel Planning” section, The Airline Baggage and Security Guideline page provides an online chart with baggage allowances for both checked and carry-on luggage for various parts of the world. The chart has been updated to reflect that:

• As of May 5 most domestic U.S.flights will only allow one free checked piece with maximum linear measurements (height+width+depth) of 62 inches apiece.

As of January 1, 2008 some airports in the UK have relaxed their baggage carry-on rules, and - as in most parts of the world — allow a personal item and an additional small bag.

• Maximum weight for coach class passengers is 50 lb. in the U.S., but may only be 44 lbs. for flights within the European Union and South America.

• Depending on the airline and route, prices for overweight or extra bags range from $25 to $150.

• Carry-on baggage allowances are usually 45 linear inches, with maximum weight varying from 40 to 50 lbs., depending on the airline. Luggage that meets the guidelines To illustrate the various types of luggage and carry ons meeting the above requirements

TravelSmith has prepared a complementary chart: www.travelsmith.com/luggagerules

Packing lists and travel advice are also available at the TravelSmith site or by calling one of TravelSmith’s expert outfitters at 1-800-950-1600.

Security Guidelines A section on the USTOA Airline Baggage Allowance web page lists U.S. Transportation Security Administration guidelines for flights departing the U.S. and general information on flights originating at non-U.S. airports. In general, liquids limited to 3 ounces and packed in a one-quart plastic bag are allowed for most destinations worldwide. To minimize the risk of fire, loose lithium batteries are also no longer allowed in checked luggage and will only be permitted in checked baggage if they are contained in either electronic devices, their original packaging, individual plastic bags or protective travel cases.

For more information, consult this link.

Travelers can also find website links to the U.S. TSA as well as to representative airline sites on the USTOA Baggage Allowance page. “Baggage allowance and security regulations can change without notice, so it’s always best to check with the airline you are flying regarding the latest requirements,” advises Bob Whitley, USTOA president. About USTOA USTOA’s 150 member brands are responsible for the vacations of 11 million people yearly.

To qualify for USTOA membership a company must meet the travel industry’s toughest requirements, including participation in the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program. Among other things, the program requires each USTOA corporate member to set aside $1 million in security to protect consumer payments in case the company goes out of business.

More information on USTOA is available at www.ustoa.com  or www.ustoa.travel  Or phone 1-800-GO-USTOA (468-7862).

Throughout its early months of existence, the St. Kitts Music Festival was referred to as “The Shak-Shak Festival,” named for the large dry pods or shak-shaks, that blossom on the Poinciana (Cock and Hen Tree), during summer months. However, that name was only sparingly used in the first year, as it was felt that it might soon become tiresome. Thus, a simpler alternative, the “St. Kitts Music Festival” was suggested and adopted. Overnight, the St. Kitts Music Festival went from a position of obscurity to the Caribbean festival to “keep an eye on.”

As predicted, the St. Kitts Music Festival which came into being in 1996, has grown into an enormously popular event that is widely recognized for showcasing a mix of musical styles while retaining a uniquely Caribbean flavor. In fact, the Festival has featured some of the more famous names in the music business, as well as emerging artists, many of whom have since become top-selling stars.

Previous performers have included such well-known names as Michael Bolton, Wyclef Jean, Air Supply, Dionne Warwick, the Temptations, Shaggy, Boyz II Men, Busta Rhymes, Kenny Rogers, Ashanti, DMX and Ne-Yo, just to name a few. The St. Kitts Music Festival has also been coverer by the highly esteemed, Washington, DC based XM Satellite Radio.

Music & Cricket . . . A Winning Combination

The 12th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival will commence on Thursday, June 26 and last over three full nights with the final performance to close the show on Saturday, June 28. This “long weekend” schedule is perfect for those who want to attend the Festival and enjoy the island without taking many days off from work. Further, since the Festival performances are scheduled for the evenings, that leaves visitors with days free to Explore St. Kitts and experience all that the island has to offer.

The following weekend, on Friday, July 4 and Sunday, July 6, the island will host two One Day International Cricket matches featuring the West Indies vs. Australia, the reigning ICC Cricket World Cup Champions who won their third straight World Cup trophy just last year. Both matches promise plenty of excitement from these rival teams. If you are not familiar with cricket, this is a great chance to learn a brand new sport on an island where “cricket, lovely cricket” tends to be at its absolute best!

Bob & Elvis Party Bus

Bob & Elvis Party Bus is a party going, bar hoping, nighttime experience aboard a modified Thomas International school bus. This nightclub on wheels takes you to some of the most exciting bars and pubs on the island of St Kitts, while you jam to the latest Caribbean and international hits, blasting from a 1000 watt sound system.
The experience begins with a sunset champagne reception at the Southeast Peninsula. Then, it gets mad! The onboard bar, which never closes, provides an unlimited amount of the house special - a “Purple Mu Foo”. This is in addition to one (1) complimentary beverage at each stop, along with a sumptuous dinner at a choice restaurant. “Bob & Elvis Party Bus” is the ultimate party experience that takes off into a night of hassle free fun.

Sneak-Peak

Although the complete line-up for the St. Kitts Music Festival is yet to be announced, the St. Kitts Explorer has managed to get a sneak-peek at a few names, some of which are Grammy Award Winning Artists. Take a look.

John Legend stepped into the spotlight as a leading performer in 2004 with his debut album, “Get Lifted.” He earned eleven Grammy Award nominations, from which he won Best New Artist, Best Male R&B Vocal Performance (”Ordinary People”) and Best R&B Album. John’s sophomore album, “Once Again,” debuted at #3 on the Billboard 200 (#1 on the R&B Charts) when it was released in October 2006. His third studio album is scheduled for release this August.

Billy Ocean, with a career spanning more than 25 years, has sold in excess of 30 million singles and albums worldwide and earned a Grammy Award for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for “Caribbean Queen (no more love on the run).” Some of his other hit songs include, “When the Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going,” “Suddenly,” “Lover Boy,” “There’ll Be Sad Songs (to make you cry),” “Get Out of My Dreams, Get Into My Car,” “Love Zone” and many more.

Kassav, a pioneering music group, was formed in 1979 by Pierre-Edouard Décimus who is a long-time professional musician. Working with Freddy Marshall, the two decided to take popular Carnival music and give it a more modern and polished style. Kassav released their first album, “Love and Ka Dance,” in 1980.

Also appearing on this year’s Festival will be internationally renown calypso icons, the Mighty Sparrow, Calypso King of the World and Calypso Rose, the equally acclaimed Calypso Queen. These, along with other acts such as dancehall artiste, Busy Signal, and acclaimed Jazz performers Phil Perry, Brenda Russell and Tom Scott

Enrollment Now Open for Humor Boot Camp Classes

LAS VEGAS – Comedian and celebrity roaster Vinnie Favorito has partnered with Toastmaster’s 2001 World Champion of Speaking, Darren LaCroix to host Humor Boot Camp™ classes, two-day seminars designed to teach everyone from sales people to top-level executives how to use humor as a means to deliver a message. Humor Boot Camp™ is now accepting students for the following full-day courses held inside Favorito’s showroom at O’Sheas Casino:

Humor 1: July 19 – 20, October 2 – 3

Humor 2: October 4 – 5

Humor 3: November 15 –16

Humor Boot Camp™ will cover the comedic thought process, including how to make scripted material seem improvised, how to select and arrange your words to have the greatest impact and how to make any subject more interesting. Tuition is $895 per person and includes two full-day seminars with professional feedback, a VIP ticket to the “Vinnie Favorito Comedy Show” and a money-back guarantee. Early bird and buy-one, get-one half off discount specials are also available. Seating is limited. For more information, interested parties may log on to www.humorbootcamp.com  or call toll free (888) 528-4451.

LaCroix, author, keynote speaker and corporate comedian, was named the Toastmasters 2001 World Champion of Public Speaking after competing against 25,000 people from 14 countries. Prior to his success, LaCroix struggled with public speaking and sought professional help from veteran comic Vinnie Favorito who taught LaCroix the art of humor. LaCroix has extended his knowledge to help others through boot camps, seminars, books and DVDs.

Comedian, celebrity roaster and radio talk show host Vinnie Favorito is a veteran in the comedy world. Known for his quick-witted insults and outstanding improvisational skills, Favorito has roasted many well-known celebrities including Jerry Springer, Pat O’Brien, Larry Flynt and Magic Johnson. Together, Favorito and LaCroix offer a dynamic Boot Camp teaching audiences how to master the art of public speaking through comedy.

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BULVERDE, TX— The mysterious canyons of NW Mexico’s Sierra Madre run deep. This summer, so do the discounts on Copper Canyon tours hosted by Canyon Travel. The region’s most respected and experienced tour operator recently announced savings starting at $100 dollars up to $500 dollars per person! The deals, available May-September vary based on the itinerary and length of stay.

Just 300 miles south of the Texas border, the amazing canyon system spans 25,000 square miles occupying four times the space filed by the Grand Canyon in the United States. Development is minimal and traversing the steep terrain can be tricky, so travelers are advised to explore the canyons under the direction of guides with local experience and knowledge. Leading intrepid travelers into the bottomless canyons for more than four decades, it’s difficult to find an operator more familiar with the canyons and its’ native people than Canyon Travel owner, Emilio Kifuri. With his passion for the region and dedication to practicing ethical, eco-tourism, Canyon Travel enjoys a relationship built on trust with the Tarahumaran Indians often resulting in his guests being granted exclusive access to the most remote canyon areas untouched by mass tourism.

After a day exploring the less traveled trails of this magnificent eco-system, only Canyon Travel guest’s retreat to private lodges built to take advantage of the canyon’s most breathtaking views. Each room has a private bath outfitted with plush terry robes. Guests are served tasty regional cuisine on fine linens and often dine by candlelight followed by a bonfire or performance by regional musicians.

In addition to hiking and biking adventures, Canyon Travel offers customized tours based on their traveler’s special interests. Trips can be arranged to focus on birding, botany, or history and archaeology. Naturalist guides trained by field scientists lead guests on a fascinating journey of discovery to one of the most biologically diverse places on earth.

Canyon Travel tours are priced regularly from $899, per person based on double occupancy, and range in length of seven to 12-days. With discounts available for up to $500 dollars per person, this summer the wonders of Copper Canyon are within everyone’s reach.

A Fly-Fishing Resort in Beautiful Alaska- Not Your Typical Corporate Setting

Seattle—While Board Rooms are the norm for corporate trainings sessions, Deneki Outdoors - a fly fishing outfitter with lodges in the Alaska, British Columbia and the Bahamas offers meeting space in a slightly different setting – a guided fishing boat. Its’ Alaska fly-fishing lodge, Alaska West, is becoming a popular spot for executive retreats. The owner of Deneki Outdoors, Andrew Bennett, is no stranger to corporate life.

Bennett graduated from Dartmouth and worked for a high-tech software company before buying a lodge in his native Alaska in 2004. One of the reason’s Bennett’s lodges have become popular training sessions is because he can relate to their needs. Last year Alaska West hosted a group of lawyers who needed continuing law credits. Plus, more and more CEO’s or other executive leaders have chosen Alaska West as a place to bring clients, or employees.

The fishing at Alaska West is geared toward all levels. An angler can be just starting out or an avid fisherman and still have an amazing time on the water. Angler’s fish in pairs with an expert guide so time on the water can be used to talk about business while reeling in a fish. After eight to nine hours on the water, and a plentiful home cooked meals executives will have lots of space in the lodge for meetings or seminars. The season for Alaska West runs from June - September. An all-inclusive week at Alaska West starts at $4500, per person.

Accommodations included heated fixed tent lodging located in the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge at the mouth of the Kanektok River.

www.deneki.com

Westbank, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia - Mission Hill Family Estate is pleased to announce a new series of cultural and culinary activities, which commences with the opening of the internationally acclaimed Terrace restaurant on May 1. At the winery — beginning in June — is a Concert Series and several evening Cinema screenings. They afford a unique opportunity to enjoy a live performance and see a wine or food themed film in an unrivalled natural setting. The grass outdoor amphitheatre provides a stunning view of the Monashee Mountains and Lake Okanagan, sure to enchant audiences on a fine summer evening. These additions crown a stellar start to the year, with prestigious awards won to date for Wine Access Magazine’s Winery of the Year and Travel + Leisure’s Top Five Winery Restaurants globally.

Concerts planned for the summer include numerous Juno award-winning artists such as jazz guitarist Jesse Cook and the soulful singer and songwriter Greg Sczebel. Later in July and August, Canadian bassist Alexander “A-Train” Boynton and the female jazz and blues quartet Mother of Pearl perform. The outdoor movie series includes: Chocolat, No Reservations, A Walk in the Clouds, and A Good Year. Special dinner packages to celebrate the occasion are available as well as a concession area gourmet picnic meals and Mission Hill Family Estate award-winning wines available for purchase.

Also starting later this week, with the Okanagan Spring Wine Festival, are the first of a number of special-guest epicurean dinners at the winery, prepared under the guidance of renowned winery chef Michael Allemeier. The epicurean events will be in keeping with his culinary philosophy of Cuisine de Terroir, a seasonal and regional approach to dining that is meticulously crafted around the wines and local artisanal ingredients. They will be held over the spring, summer and fall with guests such as: culinary author Anita Stewart, famed restaurateur John Bishop, and Pacific Northwest wine and food author Braiden Rex Johnson.

“The new culinary and entertainment offerings at the winery are a natural extension to the incredible wine country experience that guests can enjoy all in one of the most spectacular settings in the Okanagan,” said Dan Zepponi, President, Mission Hill Family Estate. “They are the perfect addition to all the accolades we’ve received since the beginning of the year.”

Described by Travel + Leisure Magazine earlier this spring as “the centerpiece of the Canadian wine tourism industry” with “understated wines which rank among the country’s best and the Terrace restaurant (open for lunch May-October and dinner June-August) on the estate’s front lawn is one of the most glorious dining experiences around,” Mission Hill Family Estate was voted by the magazine as one of its global Top Five Winery Restaurants. Reservations for the Terrace and special events at the winery can be made online at www.missionhillwinery.com or through the general information line at 250-768-6448.

About Mission Hill Family Estate

Mission Hill Family Estate, Canada’s Winery of the Year, is world renowned for its award-winning wines, stunning setting and architecture, and its Cuisine de Terroir-based Terrace restaurant. The family estate owns more than 1000 acres of land in five distinct growing regions of British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. Reflective of the origin and unique character of the Valley and of the careful ‘pruning to bottle’ program, Oculus, its signature Bordeaux-inspired wine, represents the pinnacle in premium winemaking. Proprietor Anthony von Mandl and winemaker John Simes produce elegant internationally acclaimed wines with New World flavours and Old World refinement from this incomparable lakeside mountaintop winery. Visit www.missionhillwinery.com  for more information.

Iconic Resort Unveils Eye-Catching Logos, Keeping in Step with Glorious Tradition while Ushering in a New Era at the ‘American Original’

(SUN VALLEY, Idaho) – Close to Sun Valley Resort, the Sawtooth Mountains rise thousands of feet above the headwaters of the Salmon River, like saws set on edge. Just to the east of the Sawtooths above wrinkled, wooded foothills the White Cloud Mountains soar in summits which seem covered in vanilla ice cream.

These majestic peaks and their beauty are the inspiration for and namesakes of the new courses at Sun Valley Golf Resort, which will debut this summer.

The new, championship 9-hole layout – designed by Donald Knott of Knott, Brooks, Linn Golf Course Design Group of California – is named White Clouds Course and complements the original, highly regarded 18-hole course which sits amid towering Cottonwoods in the valley below. Likewise, the new, 18-hole putting course is named the Sawtooths because its layout and mounding resemble the adjacent Sawtooths mountain range.

The original 18-hole course at Sun Valley, which was redesigned by Knott in 1978-79 while with Robert Trent Jones Jr., has been renamed the Trail Creek Course. Trail Creek traverses the course seven times and along with narrow fairways bordered by beautiful Cottonwood trees and out of bounds, are the primary, and formidable, defenses of the course.

The new course names at Sun Valley pay homage to the breathtaking mountains which have silently and elegantly stood sentinel over the area for time immemorial.

“White Clouds is the perfect name for our new 9-hole course because it sits high above the valley with 360 degree panoramic views – one feels among the clouds on it and can literally be so on occasion,” says Sun Valley Resort General Manager Wallace Huffman. “Sun Valley Resort Owner Earl Holding has always prioritized keeping Sun Valley pristine and not overdeveloped. Hence, he could have used this premium, elevated acreage with incredible views to build real estate, which would have been snapped up immediately. Instead, he wanted the course to be here and his vision was impeccable – the vistas, the seamless flow of the course and the hiking trails on the surrounding ridges have conserved the beauty and utility of the area for our guests and generations to come.”

Similarly, the new, 18-hole putting course draws its inspiration from the area’s unspoiled natural beauty and surrounding peaks. Additional inspiration for its name was derived by an experience General Manager Huffman had while at Scotland’s St. Andrews, golf’s hallowed birthplace. The 18-hole putting course there is named the Himalayas, also because of the mounding and design which resembles the namesake. And like at St. Andrews, the new Sun Valley putting course is for everyone – from accomplished golfer to beginner, individual to families.

“People who don’t play golf and shouldn’t play our championship courses can participate in the golf experience via the Sawtooths Putting Course,” says GM Huffman. “Simultaneously, accomplished players will find the challenge to be top-notch as this is a true course and not simply several holes cut into a relatively flat, constricted putting green. I can see people enjoying cocktails and a round of putting before dinner on the Sawtooths.”

The putting course is located by the new golf clubhouse which is currently being constructed and part of the expansive, new 25-acre practice facility which is also scheduled to debut this summer.

Also under construction and set to unveil later this year at Sun Valley is the Symphony Pavilion, which, like the outdoor ice rink, offers spectacular entertainment under the summer stars. Whereas the ice rink is home to legendary outdoor, summer ice shows that feature Olympic medalists and greats such as Scott Hamilton, Nancy Kerrigan, Sasha Cohen and the Canadian team of Jamie Sale and David Pelletier, the Symphony Pavilion shows are performed by top symphony orchestra members from around the country who come to Sun Valley for the season.

Back to the golf, the White Clouds Course rises up more than 350 vertical feet from the first tee to its highest point and ultimately affords 360-degree views. While other courses in the world have such panoramic views from on high, course architect Knott says he’s never seen any as unspoiled or “less impacted” by man-made objects like power lines, development, etc. This is high praise indeed considering Knott, who was the longtime chief architect in the Trent Jones Jr. firm, has designed a multitude of courses around the world.

Trail Creek Course and White Clouds Course couldn’t be more different and therefore more complementary for avid golfers who covet diversity and high quality. Whereas Trail Creek Course sits amid tall trees and tight, enclosed fairways and offers small greens via traditional or “parkland” style routing, White Clouds Course offers long-range sight lines, elevation changes, forced carries and large greens – an Alpine Links design, as Knott refers to it.

In conjunction with naming the resort’s championship layouts, Sun Valley has introduced a pair of eye-catching logos, each of which captures the essence of the resort with the iconic Sun Valley sun, while incorporating the inaugural seasons – 1937 and 2008.

An example of what awaits golfers at White Clouds Course is hole No. 5, which could also be called “685 yards of distant golf future.” One of the longest par 5s in Idaho – and North America for that matter – from the back tees golfer can see the green over native desert sage though pine trees and sitting well down in a little bowl-like area. Then they must conjure a strategy which will take them safely to their destination while negotiating a serpentine-shaped path which wends its way home amid all sorts of peril.

White Clouds Course is full of dramatic views on every hole – no more so than standing on the eighth tee – a par 4 which measures an intimidating 520 yards from the back tee. The distance is made manageable by the added 7 percent carry provided by the elevation, plus an awe-inspiring 160-foot drop from tee to fairway below – creating an illusion of a golf ball being suspended in time.

The resort expects to break ground on another nine holes to complete White Clouds Course in the near future – bringing the total number of holes at Sun Valley Golf Resort to 36.

For more information about Sun Valley Golf Resort, please call 800-894-9941 or visit www.sunvalley.com

About Sun Valley Resort

There can only be one original ski resort and since 1936 Sun Valley has held that distinction. Born out of a desire to bring the mystique of the European ski resorts to America, Sun Valley quickly became a phenomenon without peer on this continent or any other. America’s first destination resort, where the world’s first chairlift was engineered, Sun Valley was built to enchant the nobility and celebrity of the day. Today the patina of old world charm blends beautifully with everything modern, easily accessible with non-stop daily air service.

Long known for the world-class skiing on Bald Mountain’s 9,150-foot summit and the beginner-friendly Dollar Mountain, Sun Valley was originated in 1936 by Union Pacific Railroad. In addition to skiing and golf, Sun Valley is flush with activities including ice skating, horseback riding, hiking/biking, tennis, target shooting at the Gun Club, spa, summer outdoor symphony series, and many others.

It is located in the Northern Rockies region of south central Idaho and is open year-round with four distinctly beautiful seasons. There are more outdoor recreations here than any other destination resort in the U.S. Sun Valley Resort is privately owned by the R. Earl Holding family, owners of Sinclair Oil Corporation. Sister properties include Snowbasin Ski Resort, Grand America Hotel, Little America Hotel and Towers, all SLC, UT., Westgate Hotel, San Diego, CA, Little America Flagstaff, AZ, Little America, WY, and Little America, Cheyenne, WY.

The application period for deer, elk, pronghorn, fall black bear and fall turkey starts May 1 and runs through June 5.

This year more fall turkey hunting opportunities will be available in the Southeast and Upper Snake regions.

Youths 15 or younger on September 15 may apply for one of the 100 fall controlled hunt permits available for Unit 71 in the Southeast region. In addition, any turkey hunter may apply for another 100 controlled hunt permits for Unit 71 where the fall controlled hunt runs from September 15 through December 31.

Youths also may apply for one of 25 permits for Hunt Area 950 in the Upper Snake region where the fall controlled hunt runs from September 15 through November 30.

A general tag or an extra tag can be used with the controlled hunt permit to participate in the fall controlled turkey hunts.

Hunters may apply for controlled hunts by phone, Internet or mail, or at any license vendor or Fish and Game office. To apply, residents and nonresidents must have a valid Idaho hunting license.

To apply with a credit card call 1-800-55HUNT5 or 1-800-824-3729, or go online to http://fishandgame.idaho.gov. An additional fee of 3 percent of the transaction plus $5.50 is charged for telephone, and 3 percent of the transaction plus $3.50 for Internet applications.

Application worksheets, available in the Fish and Game rules brochures and on the Website listed above may be mailed, with proper fees, to any Fish and Game office. The application fee is $6.25 per person, per application. Don’t send permit or tag fees.

Mail applications to Idaho Department of Fish and Game, P. O. Box 25, Boise, ID 83707.

Depredation hunt sign up also starts May 1 and runs through June 30. These hunts are held on short notice, involve small areas and are limited to a few hunters. Idaho residents with a valid hunting or combination license may apply through local Fish and Game offices, or by mailing in the application found in the rules brochure or on the Internet.

All applications received before June 30 will be placed in random order. All applications received after June 30 will be placed at the end of the list in the order received. The list will be valid from July 1 to the following June 30.

Grand Pacific Tours Classic Fighters Brochure 2009Grand Pacific Tours, the New Zealand Luxury Coach Holiday specialist have launched their latest special interest tour as part of their comprehensive range of luxury coach tours – The 14 Day New Zealand Classic Fighters Spectacular 2009.

See New Zealand in autumn, full of earthy colours, on this all inclusive tour of New Zealand, departing 2nd April, 2009. This tour includes a weekend at the Classic Fighters Airshow located in the picturesque wine growing region of Marlborough, as well as the opportunity to experience the best of Auckland, Rotorua, Taupo, Wellington and Christchurch.

The Classic Fighters Airshow 2009 promises to be more than just an airshow! Aircraft are displayed as part of a special themed theatrical spectacle, where battle scenes from both World Wars are re-enacted on the ground as well as in the air.

With Gold Pass tickets included for the 3 days of the Classic Fighters Airshow you will enjoy the best seats in the house as you view all the action from the Gold Pass Grandstand. Entry to the Gold Pass Marquee will also provide preferential access to food, beverage and merchandise areas.

All the spectacular aviation action takes place at the Omaka Aerodrome in Blenheim. Home to the oldest aero club in New Zealand, Omaka houses a growing number of original and replica warbird aircraft, ranging from The Great War through to the 1970s. Nearby is the Omaka Aviation Centre and Museum, which sits adjacent to the airfield. This museum was built primary to hold this expanding collection of aircraft and aviation paraphernalia. Enjoy a guided tour of this fascinating museum as you learn about some of the famous aviation aces!

The ‘new look’ 2009 Classic Fighters Spectacular brochure aims to provide travellers with an informative, easy to read guide to luxury coach touring in New Zealand. The brochure clearly highlights all the benefits travellers will experience when travelling on this all inclusive Grand Pacific Tour, including a quick reference for clients to see at a glance exactly what ‘one low price includes’, such as return airfares, the many prepaid attractions, touring inclusions and meals.

The combination of a spectacular tour of both the North and South Islands plus attendance at Classic Fighters Airshow 2009 make this a tour not to be missed!

For further information or to receive a comprehensive brochure kit please visit www.grandpacifictours.com  or call Grand Pacific Tours on (aus only)1800 622 768.