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China: How to Separate myth from fact— Join us for “Great Getaways’ China Webinar with Imperial Tours”

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Great Getaways’ China Webinar with Imperial Tours

Join us for a Webinar on May 23

Space is limited.
Reserve your Webinar seat now at:
https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/272643298

Friends of Great Getaways are invited to participate on this webinar highlighting today’s China. Become familiar with this intriguing destination from the comfort of your home! Here’s your chance to separate the myth of China versus the exciting reality and talk LIVE with Travel + Leisure’s Super-Agent, Guy Rubin of Imperial Tours.

Title:	Great Getaways’ China Webinar with Imperial Tours
Date:	Wednesday, May 23, 2012
Time:	7:00 PM – 8:00 PM CDT

After registering you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Webinar.

System Requirements
PC-based attendees
Required: Windows® 7, Vista, XP or 2003 Server

Macintosh®-based attendees
Required: Mac OS® X 10.5 or newer

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Happening this November: A WOW way to combine Holiday Shopping and Travel

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:40:13 +0000

I just received this and want to share it with you. Award-winning Imperial Tours is excited to offer a Holiday Shopping Tour this November. This is a small group tour (8-16 people) and features 8 nights /9 days of bespoke shopping in Beijing and Shanghai. While there will be some fantastic sightseeing, the highlight will focus on finding the best treasures in China, including antiques, couture, jade, pearls, cashmere, ceramics, embroidery, accessories, home wares, and much more. You will visit markets, exclusive boutiques, as well as the private studios of local designers

All tour participants, within 2 months of returning from the trip, will receive a complimentary design consultation from couture fine jewelry designer Dilek Sezen (www.dileksezen.com) as well as a $100 discount for any purchase over $1000, the idea being that you may find fabulous jade, pearls or gems on your trip and want to have an amazing piece of jewelry crafted for you upon your return.

I’ve experienced shopping in China multiple times and come back with treasures. I’m not talking “Chinatown” trinkets—thanks to my friends at Imperial Tours, I’ve found luxe cashmere, pearls, ceramics, and artwork—all original and all a great value!

Join this Holiday Shopping Tour to discover the best of China’s retail therapy!

While I’m tempting you with bespoke offers, let me add that we are having a webinar next week on May 23 at 7:00 PM CDT highlighting today’s China. Become familiar with today’s China from the comfort of your home! Here’s your chance to separate the myth of China versus the exciting reality and talk LIVE with Travel + Leisure’s Super-Agent, Guy Rubin of Imperial Tours. Call Michael King for your link to our webinar. 800 546 TRIP (8747)

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Happening this November: A WOW way to combine Holiday Shopping and Travel

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:31:29 +0000

Join this Holiday Shopping Tour to discover the best of China’s retail therapy!

Holiday Shopping UC111012.pdf Download this file

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Happening this November: A WOW way to combine Holiday Shopping and Travel

admin — Fri, 18 May 2012 21:30:06 +0000

Join this Holiday Shopping Tour to discover the best of China’s retail therapy!

Holiday Shopping UC111012.pdf Download this file

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Meet one of our heroes and T & L’s pick as the World’s Best Travel Value

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 19:26:35 +0000

Even better? Micato is now 100% gratuity-free. That’s right! Every single gratuity is included, even tips for Safari Guides and Drivers, as well as the usual inclusions of porters, waiters, room staff—in short, everyone.

It’s no wonder that Travel+Leisure readers have named Micato Safaris the #1 World’s Best Travel Value in the March issue—as well as the 8-time #1 World’s Best Tour Operator.

The journey of a lifetime, without ever taking out your wallet: now that’s a value worth valuing.

We’ve experienced Micato Safaris value several times and we believe their experience, their connections, their commitment to sustainable tourism, their support of children in East Africa are the true value!

Thank you, Micato Safaris, for committing to participate in our 20^th Anniversary celebration September 23, 2012 and for donating a safari for our auction to raise funds for children’s charities!

15 West 26th Street, New York, NY 10010 • Tel: 212-545-7111
Fax: 212-545-8297 • Inquiries@micato.com • www.micato.com

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City Getaways? YES!

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 20:56:54 +0000

Barbara S. King
Great Getaways
913-338-2244 800-546-TRIP (8747)
Barbara@greatgetaways.travel
www.greatgetaways.travel

A Proud Member of Virtuoso®

The May issue of Virtuoso Life is full of escape worthy hotels, destinations, and cruises that are sure to trigger more than a few vacation daydreams. Whether your taste runs to intimate boutique hotels or sprawling resorts, modern design or classic, this issue offers something for every style. So settle in, immerse yourself in Virtuoso Life, and let the daydreaming begin. Then contact your Virtuoso travel advisor who can turn those dreams into reality.

In this issue

50: Living the Virtuoso Life
One trip to change your life: That’s the challenge Tim and Karis Tompkins put to their travel advisor.

78: 5 Cities 5 Ways
Great urban escapes start with the right hotel. Here’s where to find your fit.

98: Authentic Indonesia
The diary of a reluctant Aman junkie: How people, adventures and, yes, posh accommodations won over one skeptic.

108: Port Authority
Dining, souvenir shopping, and exploring: Ten of our favorite stops on the cruise circuit.

128: The Heart of Hula
An intimate look into the world of an iconic Hawaiian art form.

Enjoy this issue

Barbara S. King

913-338-2244

Barbara@greatgetaways.travel

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Where Do Good Ideas Come From?

admin — Tue, 10 Apr 2012 23:43:19 +0000

At Great Getaways Travel we love to play with ideas—ideas to make your journey even better, ideas on how we can change and innovate, ideas to help our planet. Michael and I are in Fort Worth, TX at a meeting of Virtuoso Innovation Teams and the video below was part of our “homework.” We enjoyed it so much we decided to share it with you. It’s a TED Talk (TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design) by Steven Johnson. It’s 18 minutes long, so deep breath, relax, and enjoy! http://www.ted.com/talks/steven_johnson_where_good_ideas_come_from.html

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Insider Info: Bulgari London – Opening May 2012

admin — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:45:07 +0000

Barbara S. King
Great Getaways
913-338-2244 800-546-TRIP (8747)
Barbara@greatgetaways.travel
www.greatgetaways.travel

A Proud Member of Virtuoso ®

BULGARI LONDON HOTEL & RESIDENCES – OPENING MAY 2012

Welcome to London’s most prestigious address.

From understated, elegant design to custom made furnishings, guests will experience the ultimate in luxury in central London’s esteemed neighborhood, Knightsbridge. With 85 spacious rooms and suites starting at 430 square feet and eleven onyx, teak and Vicenza stone treatment rooms in the Spa, the Bulgari London combines timeless glamour with sustainable features and modern, state of the art technology.

Contact me, your trusted Virtuoso travel advisor, to take advantage of this opportunity to be one of the first to reserve your exclusive stay. Contact me today >>

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience include:

A room upgrade upon arrival, if available
Complimentary Continental breakfast daily for up to two in-room guests
One GBP 75 spa credit per room, per stay

Barbara S. King

913-338-2244

Barbara@greatgetaways.travel

Fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusives, events and amenities are subject to availability and blackout dates and may change without notice. Unless otherwise stated, prices are in U.S. dollars, per person and based on double occupancy. Restrictions may apply. See your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details and applicable restrictions. Virtuoso is not responsible for any errors in pricing. The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo, SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL and WE ORCHESTRATE DREAMS are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. Virtuoso, Ltd. has a U.S. copyright registration for the Globe Swirl Logo, ©2000. All rights reserved. Virtuoso CST: 2069091-50 360150 04/12

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Last-Minute Getaways-Virtuoso Travel ASAP

admin — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 22:26:38 +0000

These offers brought to you by:
Barbara S. King
Great Getaways
913-338-2244 800-546-TRIP (8747)
Barbara@greatgetaways.travel
www.greatgetaways.travel

Greetings from Barbara S. King —

Treat yourself to a last-minute escape choosing from historic hotels, sun-splashed island resorts or relaxing cruises to the world’s most charming cities. We’ve added spectacular value to each of these enticing getaways, be it a soothing spa treatment, romantic dinner for two or upgrade to an over-the-top luxury suite — we know you deserve it! Call today for the best rates and availability.

All offers may not be available in all markets. All prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. Prices converted from the supplier’s local currency are based on the current exchange rate at the time of printing. Fares do not include taxes or other fees unless otherwise stated. While every care is taken to ensure accuracy, fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusives, Virtuoso Voyager Club events and amenities are subject to availability, blackout dates, international currency fluctuations, and may change without notice. Virtuoso Voyager Club events require a minimum/maximum number of participants and may not be combinable with other offers. Space is limited and other restrictions may apply. See your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details and applicable restrictions. Virtuoso assumes no responsibility for the presentation confirmed within, including errors in pricing. The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo, SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL, WE ORCHESTRATE DREAMS, VOYAGER CLUB, and RETURN ON LIFE are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. Virtuoso, Ltd. has a U.S. copyright registration for the Globe Swirl Logo, ©2000. All rights reserved. CST#2069091-50 351204 04/12

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Virtuoso Traveler – Authentic Adventures

admin — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 20:45:19 +0000

Barbara S. King
Great Getaways
913-338-2244 800-546-TRIP (8747)
Barbara@greatgetaways.travel
www.greatgetaways.travel

A Proud Member of Virtuoso®

Find authentic adventures in the April issue of Virtuoso Traveler. From Kenya to the Galápagos you’ll find tempting trips to add to, and scratch off of, your bucket list. And if you’re looking for something more leisurely, how does a luxurious rail adventure or relaxing spa retreat sound? Whichever path you decide to forge, or follow, this summer, your Virtuoso travel advisor is certain to have you covered each step of the way.

In this issue

4: Why Do It Yourself?
How one travel advisor crafted an epic, month-long honeymoon.

6: Spa Retreats
Relax, recharge, and renew your spirit with these Virtuoso exclusive wellness retreats in Italy, Hong Kong, and the Caribbean.

14: Antarctica or Alaska
Two cruise expeditions for two budgets.

18: My Oh Maya
As the Mayan long – count calendar concludes its 5,125-year cycle, we show you how to experience the 2012 phenomenon in style.

40: Travel on Track
From the Swiss Alps to the Australian Outback, get on board our favorite rail journeys.

Enjoy this issue

Barbara S. King

913-338-2244

Barbara@greatgetaways.travel

Fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusives, events and amenities are subject to availability and blackout dates and may change without notice. Unless otherwise stated, prices are in U.S. dollars, per person and based on double occupancy. Restrictions may apply. See your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details and applicable restrictions. Virtuoso is not responsible for any errors in pricing.
The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo, SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL and WE ORCHESTRATE DREAMS are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. Virtuoso, Ltd. has a U.S. copyright registration for the Globe Swirl Logo, ©2000. All rights reserved. Virtuoso CST#2069091-50 571204 US 04/11
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