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Author: Carol Hurtig

Volume 1, Issue 1 January 2015

Newsletter Introduced!
Welcome to the many worlds of Global Holidays. At Global Holidays, we try to provide our customers with exciting new travel adventures. We hope to expand the number and type of adventures we offer into the new millennium. We can't promise you a trip that is out of this world, but we can take you to the different worlds found in the many unique niches right here on our planet.

We hope you enjoy your newsletter and find it informative. If you have any comments or suggestions, please contact Mr. James Toll at the Global Holidays head office in Banff.
We would appreciate hearing from any of our customers who would like to submit articles to Global Holidays News. We pay cash for each published story.

In this Issue:
A Tour of Thailand	1
Six Locations and Growing	2
New South-East Asia Vacations	2
Costa Rica - Rain Forest	3
Canadian Rites of Spring	3
Cycling in Europe	3
Announcing the World Adventures Club	4

A Tour of Thailand

A package tour? The idea sends shivers down the spine of many a traveller. But a recent visit to Thailand with Global Holidays Tours converted me.
For a first-time visit, the varied, 10-day agenda was a great way to get acquainted. Temples, mountain villages, silk and silver factories, elephants at work, and traditional Thai dancing were just a few new experiences. Our tour took us from Bangkok to the ancient northern city of Chiang Mai and its surrounding mountain villages, and back to exotic beaches of the south.
The official program began with a morning city tour, highlighting the spectacular Grand Palace.
Outside the temples, along the palace walkways, hordes of vendors waved their wares under visitors’ noses, offering anything from paper sunshades to folded decks of postcards to 15-centimetre long golden fingernails. All were offered at a special price just for you.
That afternoon, I flagged down a unique jitney and was driven by an apparent maniac, who thought he was in a Grand Prix, through Bangkok's confusing city traffic.
I'd long wanted to see Bangkok’s unique canals. They form a different world, a waterland where people dwell in the humblest shacks alongside millionaires' mansions.
Across the city, our tour took us to a silk factory. One cocoon produces 800 metres of silk, and we watched the threader take up 20 to 30 strands from the cocoons as they bubbled in the steamer, then spin the ends onto a spool until only the larvae remained.
The Thais work around the clock. Neighbouring silver, umbrella, and furniture factories offered to custom-make our purchase.
The elephants working in nearby Mae Sa are even more interesting. A demonstration of their talents is awe-inspiring, but feeding these mammoths with bananas can result in unruly trunks searching your pockets for more.
This was a great introduction to an exotic and infinitely varied country, at far less cost than I would have paid travelling independently and staying at the same hotels. There was plenty of free time and the tour guides were informative and friendly.

Six Locations and Growing...
Winnipeg
Global Holidays has experienced rapid growth since last year. This trend is continuing this year as our excellent staff meets the challenge from our customers for exceptional service, quality, and value.
Toronto
A new office is in the planning stages for Toronto, with a tentative opening date set for January 1. This new facility will be located in the downtown area and will be designed to provide Global Holidays customers in Toronto with the same consistent quality services found in Global Holidays’ four Western centres.
Calgary and Edmonton
Both the Calgary and Edmonton offices have recorded a steady growth in the past year. The Edmonton facility is now the largest in the Global Holidays network, with the recent addition of three new travel agents.
With two offices in Alberta, Global Holidays has been active in providing travel service to all areas of that province, as well as Western Saskatchewan and Eastern BC.
The Vancouver and Banff offices have continued to be busy. Plans are now underway to open offices in all the major cities of Europe.

The new airline arrival and departure booklet has been introduced recently. However, there are occasional changes to this booklet. For the most recent Travel information, Please call Global Holidays.

New South-East Asia Vacations

Several new Eastern tours have been introduced recently. These great escapes are within a few hours of almost every major city. These destinations include the following cities.
Hong Kong
The formidable gateway to the east provides an interesting blend of modern commerce and ancient culture. The favourite short getaway for expatriates in Hong Kong is across the Pearl River to Macao. The main attractions here are the food at Henri's (African Chicken, Pepper Steak or Caldo Verde) and the gambling aboard the floating casino where the sights are there to take in.
Tokyo
Peaceful, traditional Japanese hideaways are just a short trip away by train, even from Tokyo, one of the world's largest, most frenetic cities. Visit Tsukuba Science City, 80 minutes from Tokyo. Take the Bullet train to the Atami hot spring resort, just a half-hour from Tokyo, and spend two nights at the Fuji Hotel. Taxis, drinks, and lunch are only small expenses.
Singapore
The city-state of Singapore has all of Malaysia, across the causeway, for short getaways. Roads are good and well marked, and drivers generally lack the kamikaze approach to the road. You will enter the world of jungle and rubber plantations. Perhaps the most glamorous escape is to Bali H’ai. When your associates ask you where you have been, you can reply, “Oh, just paradise."

World Adventurers Club Takes Off!
Join now and receive a free travel kit.

Canadian Rites of Spring

Costa Rica - Rain Forest
As a rain forest nation, Costa Rica has a lot to offer the traveller looking for a new and exciting adventure. As one of the most biologically diverse nations in the world, Costa Rica offers travellers the opportunity to experience the rainforest and its habitat. At the Marenco Biological Station, learn about the rain forest, its rivers, and its wildlife. Snorkel in the clear blue ocean and view its magnificent coral reefs. Stand atop the great divide and see the Pacific Ocean stretch out to the west and the Atlantic stretch out to the east. A three-day and four-night guided tour is available.

For many people in Canada, spring heralds raking leaves, mowing lawns, and the return of geese. However, for some enthusiasts, spring means melting snow running wild through mountain streams – creating the ideal conditions for the white-water challenge.
Some of the rivers can be run in a canoe on your own although many require the use of larger rafts and the services of a knowledgeable guide/pilot to navigate the sometimes tricky but exhilarating ride!
The Fraser River in British Columbia is famous not only for its salmon fishing but also for its Class 5 rapids and compression holes. Only experts using rafts or decked boats should attempt the river in early spring when runoff levels are high. The rafting season usually runs from April to October, with the biggest water and lightest traffic in April and May.
For more information on rafting the Fraser, contact:
River Runners Inc. (604) 555-RAFT

Cycling in Europe

If biking around the neighbourhood does not excite you anymore, or if you've always wanted to ride the Tour de France, Global Holidays is pleased to announce the introduction of cycling tours in Europe. We currently offer two distinct tours with different levels of cycling activity.
Santé! For those individuals who wish to sample a little bit of wine along the route, a tour of the famous wine-making regions of France is sure to be a winner. Take a leisurely bike tour through the region of Provence where the best wines in the world originate. Tours range from 5 days to 2 weeks.
If serious cycling is more your style, consider the 2-week tour of Belgium. Experience rolling hills, cobblestone streets, and the thrill of riding into the many quaint towns and villages which dot the countryside.
Individuals interested in our bike tours can contact our Banff office for more information.
Tours run from the beginning of June to the end of September.

Announcing the World Adventurers Club

At Global Holidays Holidays, we try to provide our customers with exciting new travel adventures. We hope to expand the number and type of adventures we offer into the new millennium. We can’t promise you a trip that is out of this world, but we can take you to the different worlds found in the many unique niches right here on our planet.
The World Adventurers Club offers a unique opportunity to see the world, and meet others who share the same zest for the diversity of this planet. When you become a World Adventurer with Global Holidays, your membership becomes a gateway for getaways.
Global Holidays News
A monthly newsletter informs you about recent developments at Global Holidays. Included will be details of new tours and notices of price changes. Periodically we will include hotels, restaurants, shops, and tours that others have recommended.
Vacation Dreams
A quarterly brochure and schedule highlight the many tour packages offered during the following season.
Centralized Reservations
All reservations for tours and airline tickets may be made with one quick phone call (800-555-TOUR).
Discounts
World Adventurers get 5% off all Global Holidays tours and airfares booked through Global Holidays. All members receive Adventurer Miles based on the dollar value spent. Frequent travellers, who accumulate more than 25,000 Adventurer Miles, will qualify for Explorer Class status for the following calendar year. Explorer Class benefits include:
Advance notification of new tours and discounts
First priority on tour bookings
15% off tours and 10% off airfares
Upgrade coupons for hotel accommodations
Become a world adventurer and explore the world. The annual fee for membership in the World Adventurers Club is $30.
Join the Club! Don’t miss the adventure!

Global Holidays
World Adventures Club
226 Wolverine Avenue, Banff, Alberta T2J 3R6, Canada
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