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Contents
'TRAVEL TALK' NOW ON WEBSITE
OBERAMMERGAU EXCITEMENT BUILDS!
CRAIG TRAVEL WEBSITE UPDATE
CALLING ALL LADIES
40TH ANNIVERSARY CONTEST WINNER
LAST CHANCE! SALE PRICING EXTENDED ON THESE FALL DEPARTURES!
CURING THE NOVEMBER BLAH'S
THANK YOU
EAST AFRICA
GROUP MEMBER THANK YOU'S
LOOKING AHEAD
GREECE - IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST PAUL
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CALLING ALL LADIES
There are ladies who would like female room mates on the following departures:
Greece Oct 3/09 Learn more
Polar Expeditions Atlantic Canada Fall Cruise - Independent Oct 6/09
Learn more
Around South America Cruise
Holland America Nov 17/09
Learn more
Croatian Adventure – Oberammergau Sep 3/10
Learn more
Heart of Europe – Oberammergau
May 26 & Sep 22/10
Learn more
Wonders of Italy – Oberammergau Sep 12/10
Learn more
'TRAVEL TALK' NOW ON WEBSITE
If
you have trouble viewing this newsletter, you may now view the current
and past issues on our website in the "Useful Information" section. Click here to view all issues
40TH ANNIVERSARY CONTEST WINNER
Winner of our June contest question and recipient of 5,000 CT points towards his next trip is Donald Cameron of Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. Mr. Cameron correctly answered the question "What is the name of the city known as the "City of Popes?" Answer: Avignon
CONGRATULATIONS, Donald!
There's still time to enter our July contest!
Visit our website to answer the question "Which Craig Travel departure visits one of Europe's most impressive natural wonders, the Iron Gates?
Hint: Book now and receive a $300 per person discount!
EAST AFRICA
ONE SPACE has become available for a single female to share a room on this otherwise SOLD OUT tour departing September 18/09. Join David and Roslyn Craig on this unforgettable adventure!
GROUP MEMBER THANK YOU'S
Congratulations
on a wonderful keepsake of our Magnificent Europe (40TH anniversary)
trip. The book just arrived in today's mail and we wanted to again
thank you for a memorable vacation and all the fine memories! BM,
Tavistock
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What a wonderful surprise to receive a much
appreciated copy of Craig's 40th Anniversary Europe Cruise picture
book. It certainly brought back many happy memories of my much enjoyed
holiday; from our terrific tour leaders to the fantastic crew aboard ms
Amalegro, the comfortable and spotless cabins, beautiful flowers
freshened up each day, delightful meal choices, [plus the wine!]
Every
day brought new experiences; I loved seeing and visiting so many quaint
places and many castles; this trip has left me hoping that one day I'll
get to see more of those countries we visited.
Once again a very big "Thank You" for the memories and for arranging such a terrific tour.
My favourite saying is CRAIG TOURS - THE ONLY WAY TO TRAVEL!
AL, White Rock. BC
LOOKING AHEAD
ANTARCTIC CRUISE Jan 12 – definitely not your typical ocean cruise! Learn more
DESERTS OF RAJASTHAN Jan 20 - new itinerary featuring the Jaisalmer Desert Festival & option to visit NEPAL Learn more
COSTA RICA Feb 8 – Discover what eco-conservation is really all about Learn more
WEST AFRICA Feb 10 – Delve into the heart of this fascinating country with David & Roslyn Craig in search of Timbuktu and beyond Learn more
GREECE - IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST PAUL
...AND BEAUTIFUL MEDITERRANEAN SUNSHINE!
It's
been scarce this summer so come along this October 3rd and be
transported back in time in search of the historic roots of the western
world, as we discover ancient Greece and all of the sites that were
familiar to St. Paul - Athens, Corinth, Philippi, Ephesus and more;
plus a 4-night cruise exploring the stunning Greek isles. Excellent value, small group size. Space is limited! Learn more
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We
are now just a little more than nine months until this historic event
begins!For those who have already confirmed their space on one of our
Oberammergau departures and those who are considering it, Click here
to view the latest information on the Passion Play, the actors, the
little town and all of the latest information on this spectacular
event.
Some interesting Oberammergau Passion Play trivia:
**Population of the town of Oberammergau – 5,500
**In order to perform in the Passion Play, one must be born in Oberammergau or have lived there for at least 20 years
**In
2010, there will be several Muslim children on stage – parents moved
there several years ago and the children were born in the village –
they are therefore eligible to join all other youth of the village who
participate in the play. A possible first!
**On Pentecost or Whit Sunday (2009) cast members will start to grow their hair and beards
**This August, rehearsals begin for the choir and orchestra
**Largest number of performers on stage at one time – 1,600!
We
still have space on our 7 unique itineraries, but some dates are very
limited. If you plan to go, we urge you to enroll soon!
CRAIG TRAVEL WEBSITE UPDATE
Did you know that we have added many links to our website craigtravel.com which you may find very useful?
When
you visit the site and click on the "USEFUL INFORMATION" button (found
on the top line in gold), you will be shown a drop-down list that
contains a title called "USEFUL LINKS". Click again and you will find
all sorts of wonderful links to travel sites that will assist you in
your travel planning and provide information on many helpful topics.
Here is a sampling of what you will find:
Travel Health Clinics
– provides a list of recognized travel health clinics to assist you
when planning trips outside Canada, especially to exotic destinations.
Embassies - you will find a list of most foreign embassies and consulates found in Canada complete with their contact information.
Tourist Offices
– provides a complete list of virtually every foreign tourist office
for countries that we visit. At these sites you will find an amazing
array of information to help you prepare for your next journey.
David Suzuki Foundation – this site will provide information on how to lessen your carbon footprint and make the world a better place to live.
Planetair – provides ways to help you lessen the carbon effects of jet and other travel.
We encourage you to use this link before you set out to explore the world!
LAST CHANCE! SALE PRICING EXTENDED ON THESE FALL DEPARTURES!
GRAND DANUBE Oct 14 – 28
SAVE $300 PP Learn more
HERITAGE OF TURKEY Sep 29 – Oct 13
SAVE $300 PP Learn more
CHINA, HONG KONG plus YANGTZE CRUISE Oct 14 – Nov 1
SAVE $200 PP Learn more
SOUTH AFRICA Oct 22 – Nov 12
SAVE $300 per person Learn more
ECUADOR & GALAPAGOS Nov 2 – 14
SAVE $500 per person Learn more
PERU – Land of the Incas Nov 9 – 24
SAVE $300 per person Learn more
THANK YOU
The
following note was received recently from Edna Light, founder of the
soup kitchen which Craig Travel supports in Plettenberg, South Africa.
The note was sent in response to your recent generous donations.
"My
sincere apologies for the tardiness of this acknowledgement of your
gift to the soup kitchen. Please do not let it detract from our
gratitude for a very generous gift. We appreciate the gift especially
in the light of the global economic crunch which has affected us all.
We received a cheque from Mary Weismiller at Wesley United Church which
included $1135.00 from Craig Travel and $1,500.00 from Craig clients.
Since
our winter always brings extra demands for food the gift could not have
been more timely. Thank you so much. I am not sure how to convey our
thanks to your clients who so loyally support our cause, but trust that
you will do so on our behalf.
We have an increasing number of
TB and HIV positive people to whom we deliver food as they are too weak
to walk the distance to the soup kitchen and any additional income over
our budget enables us to purchase extra small items for them. There is
also now an after-school care facility for some of the children and we
supply their food also.
Thank you for your partnership with us in this very worthwhile project. We certainly could not cope without our friends abroad."
Yours in gratitude,
Edna Light
If
you are interested in supporting this worthy cause, please make cheques
payable to Wesley United Church/AfriCan Link Fund and mail to Mrs. Mary
Weismiller, 6 Burnside Drive, Glen Morris, ON N0B 1W0. Advise Mary that
you are Craig Travel clients and Craig Travel will match your donation
up to $100 per donation.
CURING THE NOVEMBER BLAH'S
It's
that time of year when summer has passed us by; the trees are now bare
and the green grass of home is turning brown. Perhaps the perfect
pick-me-up before hauling out your winter coat might be a short cruise
to the sun – fly there in no time – some fully inclusive prices are
below $3,000 – unpack once – then sit back, enjoy, be pampered and
wonder why you don't do this every November!
Check out the VALUE on these 11-day November sailings in the sun!
SOUTHERN CARIBBEAN Holland America ms Noordam Nov 11 – 21 Learn more
SUNFARER PANAMA CANAL Holland America ms Zuiderdam Nov 23 – Dec 3 Learn more
Another November getaway -
AROUND SOUTH AMERICA
Holland America ms Veendam Nov 17 – Dec 7 An incredible adventure
visiting the Chilean Fjords, Patagonia, Cape Horn, the Falkland
Islands, Montevideo, Buenos Aires and exciting Rio!
Learn more
RAISING THEIR CHILDREN RIGHT
One
day a 6 year old girl was sitting in a classroom. The teacher was going
to explain evolution to the children. The teacher asked a little boy:
Tommy do you see the tree outside?
TOMMY: Yes.
TEACHER: Tommy, do you see the grass outside?
TOMMY: Yes.
TEACHER: Go outside and look up and see if you can see the sky.
TOMMY: Okay. (He returned a few minutes later) Yes, I saw the sky.
TEACHER: Did you see God up there?
TOMMY: No.
TEACHER: That's my point. We can't see God because he isn't there. Possibly he just doesn't exist.
A little girl spoke up and wanted to ask the boy some questions.
The teacher agreed and the little girl asked the boy:
LITTLE GIRL: TOMMY, do you see the tree outside?
TOMMY: Yes.
LITTLE GIRL: Tommy do you see the grass outside?
TOMMY: Yessssss!
LITTLE GIRL: Did you see the sky?
TOMMY: Yessssss!
LITTLE GIRL: Tommy, do you see the teacher?
TOMMY: Yes
LITTLE GIRL: Do you see her brain?
TOMMY: No
LITTLE GIRL: Then according to what we were taught today in school, she possibly may not even have one!
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