********************************************************** ** TRIPFINDER NEWSLETTER ** ** ** ** JULY 1993 ** ********************************************************** TO BOOK ANY OF THE TRIPS DESCRIBED BELOW, SIMPLY CALL NETWORK TRAVEL SERVICES (214) 713-9121 (800) 252-7410 The dog days of summer are upon us. Is the heat getting to you? Oh, I forgot.. it's not the heat, it's the humidity! Well, escape them both and trek North to Alaska.... the season is almost over! Your last chance to see some of the world's most beautiful scenery-- glistening glaciers, rustic and untouched land, & exotic wildlife-- will end mid-September for the year! This is a trip of a lifetime, and Network Travel Services has the means to get you there in style for incredibly low 2 for 1 prices! Make sure to check out Deal #1 for this month's hottest specials! Also, NTS has arranged some exclusive group rates for some wonderful weekend getaways--something for everyone! For the person who wants to party over Halloween instead of answering the doorbell every 30 seconds, how about a Halloween cruise on the party ship extraordi- naire-- Royal Caribbean's Nordic Empress! Join us for a fun-loving 3-night cruise on October 29th for as little as $636 INCLUDING AIR! If you love the tots dressed up in costume, but hate to dress up turkeys, have I got a deal for you! Avoid the cooking and cleaning, and take the family on a 3-night Thanksgiving cruise aboard the Big Red Boat! The kids will have programs galore, and the adults will enjoy all the shows, gambling and entertainment they could want! The price with air is only $595! Or, save even more by supplying your own air, and cruise in an inside cabin for ONLY $299, or an outside for ONLY $339!! Third & 4th person cruise-only rate is just $205! Okay, you're right.. there IS a catch!! You must act quickly to hold a cabin for either group sailing. A $50 deposit for the Thanks- giving cruise must be in by July 15, and the other deposits must be in by the end of the month. But all money can still be completely refunded if necessary up to 90 days prior. We are only holding a nominal number of cabins, so call and reserve yours immediately! Now is also the time to be planning your fall vacation. I'll let you in on a secret-- the price comes down drastically for almost every destination across the board in September! And NOW is the time to start planning for those off-season bargain dates! The reason to start planning now is because A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE KNOW THIS SECRET, TOO!! Lastly, if our 2 holiday groups aren't fitting in with your schedule, or maybe you'd like a longer cruise of 7 days or more over the holi- day season, start thinking about that NOW! How about Christmas aboard a festive family-friendly ship with decorations and a crew whose sole mission in life is to please you and yours? Now, that's what I call the holiday spirit! Space is still available, and if you can get a group together, the normally-higher holiday prices are incred- ibly reasonable! A little advance-planning can make all the dif- ference! All right, I think that covers all the newsy stuff. Let's get down and dirty! ********************************************************** * THE 10 HOTTEST DEALS OF THE MONTH * ********************************************************** DEAL #1: As I promised, this deal will concentrate on the 2 for 1's in Alaska! Most ships are almost full to capacity, but as the season nears its end and school starts up, there may be some choice availability.. and the price sure is right! We've got several dates in August and a couple in September with prices as low as $750 per person for a full 7-day cruise! Call us now to check on your preferred date! And bring the kids--many ships offer full children's programs so they can have the vacation of their lives while you do the same! DEAL #2: Let's switch to another part of the country... say, lovely New England & Nova Scotia... Now let's say, just for kicks, that you could cruise for 7 days for just $295. Would you do it? Yes, I did say $295, and no, I didn't leave out any digits. Well, Regency Cruises is giving us fabulous prices we can give to you! Their $295 Summer Sale allows you to pick one of 3 fabulous choices for New Eng- land/Nova Scotia cruises! Pay for one person, and the 2nd goes for $295 July through September 5th! Or, combine the Northbound & South- bound 7-night itinerary for a full 14 nights for only an additional $295! Last option-- bring the kids for just $295, and that rate is good until the season ends in October! DEAL #3: Majesty Cruises is offering a wonderfully low $99 rate for all 3rd & 4th passengers on their 3-night sailings! (Only $259 on their 4-night sailings!) So bring extra friends or family and get away! And speaking about family, Majesty has the Hanna Barbera characters on board, like Yogi Bear, Scooby-Doo & George Jetson (stir up any memories?) Your kids will have the time of their lives, and you'll enjoy the luxury of this fine, new upscale cruise ship! Air add-ons can be arranged, and certain dates may already be sold out, so please call right away! DEAL #4: Looking for a 7-night cruise, but the 3rd/4th person rate is prohibitive? Well, Royal Caribbean heard you! They, too, are offering a $99 rate, cruise only, for friends or family on all of their Western & Southern Caribbean sailings from September 5th through December 12th! Prices are based on availability, of course, call today and reserve your space! DEAL #5: Let's be exotic. Let's dream of Tahiti. No, let's GO to Tahiti! In style! Windstar Cruises, that 5-Star Plus sailing ship offering only outside suites and one open-seating dining, is making this dream a reality! Now through July 31, you can save $2,000 per couple, and fly from Los Angeles to Tahiti, enjoy a luxury 7-night cruise of the South Pacific islands, all for only $2595 per person! You can add air from just about anywhere to get to LA! If you'd like an option starting on the East Coast, Windstar has a luxury Med- iterranean cruise with free air out of New York for just $2995-- that's a savings of $2,900 per couple! One sailing on July 31st. If you can't plan this quickly, take advantage of this special on September 11 or 25th-- but that's my final offer! DEAL #6: Europe, anyone? How about 12 days of pampering at a 2 for 1 price on the well-respected Love Boat? July 24, you can sail the Med-Atlantic from Barcelona to Paris for as little as $1645 per person! Or, on August 17, explore the Mediterranean from $1595! Network Travel can get you wonderful quotes on either coach, busi- ness or first class air! DEAL #7: After trekking through Alaska, Europe & the South Pacific, let's get back into the warm waters of the Caribbean. Come Septem- ber, you can start accessing some wonderfully low-priced 7-day sailings, including lots of 2 for 1's! Pick a date, and call NTS for the best quote! DEAL #8: Check out Club Med's WILD CARD! Feel lucky? You'll defin- itely win with this deal---just book a 1-week vacation 30 days in advance, and *STAND BY*...Club Med will assign you to a NON-FAMILY resort in Mexico or the Caribbean of their choice, and you'll be notified a full 2-weeks prior! The price of $888 INCLUDES AIR from Dallas or Los Angeles! Or pay $999 for the week including air from Chicago, Miami, New York, or San Francisco! Offer expires 7/31!!! DEAL #9: Expand your mind on a cultural and exciting vacation to the ecological wonderland of Costa Rica! Pleasure Break is offering 5 different 7-night itineraries priced from $1049 including air! Some of the packages include cloud forest and volcano tours! DEAL #10: To heck with expanding your mind! You want to get away with the one you love for romance in the sun! Well, you're not only in love, you're in luck! Sandals, the #1 Couples-Only Resort, has extended it's "Ultimate Value" if you book anytime from now through September 30th! Save $255/couple off regular rates for bookings of 6 nights or longer at any of the Sandals resorts, inclu- ding their 2 newest properties in St. Lucia & Barbados! Some black- out dates exist, so call NTS to reserve your dates! ********************************************************** ** PARTING WORDS ** ********************************************************** Hawaii has alot of specials that were too numerous to mention in the Top 10, so please check out the section! Big news! There is a new feature that TripFinder is offering-- a FREE fax service, which can bring you the latest and greatest deals to you on a WEEKLY basis! The service is free to all who have access to a fax machine, and the only cost is the phone toll! Simply call (214) 713-4024 and follow the simple instructions! If you like this service, let us know! Don't forget the comment section on the last page of the reservation form of TripFinder. We truly value your opinions, and we'll always strive for continued excellence in product and service! REMEMBER - YOU CAN BOOK ANY OF THESE TRIPS BY CALLING: NETWORK TRAVEL SERVICES (214) 713-9121 (800) 252-7410 END