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THE STEENBERG INTRODUCES A “SENSE OF THE CAPE”PACKAGE

Experience the Best of South Africa in Five Fabulous Nights!

With so much going for it—vast winelands, gourmet dining, rich history, magnificent scenery, great golfing, shopping, and more—it’s no wonder the Western Cape of South Africa is becoming one of the world’s premier tourist destinations. The Steenberg Hotel & Winery’s “Sense of the Cape” package is designed to give visitors a true taste of the region while providing five-star luxury at one of South Africa’s most elegant properties.

The package, which consists of five nights in a Standard Luxury Room and breakfast daily, includes an afternoon cooking class with award-winning Chef Garth Almazan, who will demonstrate how to prepare a contemporary South African dinner, and a private wine tasting with a wine steward in the hotel’s new tasting room, where guests will savor a variety of excellent Steenberg wines and be given tips on how to coordinate wines with food. In addition, they will be treated to a rejuvenating Vinotherapy body treatment in the Spa, a round of golf for two on the Steenberg’s award-winning championship course, considered one of the finest in South Africa, as well as be privy to spectacular sightseeing, including

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Circle Line Downtown’s Sunset Hidden Harbor Tours® Explore the Unseen Heart of New York

Just beyond the shore of Manhattan and its frenetic pace is an equally-bustling world hidden from normal view – the dynamic working waterfront of New York Harbor.

Circle Line Downtown’s Sunset Hidden Harbor Tours® explores the largest and busiest maritime port on the Eastern seaboard in a 2-hour narrated tour aboard its luxury 3-level yacht, ZEPHYR. The reason why it is called “Hidden Harbor Tours®” is because much of the working waterfront of New York and New Jersey is hidden from normal view and can only be seen from the water on these special excursions. You’ll see cargo, oil and container ships and terminals, tugs and barges, giant floating dry-docks, ship repair yards and a graving dock, railroad car-floats and a stunning close-up view of the Statue of Liberty at sunset.

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CARLSON HOTELS ADDS SEVEN PROPERTIES TO ITS CANADIAN PORTFOLIO
Growth in Canada Reflects Strong Commitment to Robust Tourism Market

Carlson Hotels Worldwide today announced the addition of seven locations to its Canadian portfolio during the past 18 months. The new hotels include three Radisson properties and four Park Inn
hotels. Carlson’s Canadian portfolio now totals 39 hotels including 22 Radisson Hotels & Resorts®, 13 Country Inns & Suites By Carlson® and four Park Inn® hotels.

“We are in a period of tremendous growth in Canada,” said Jay Witzel,
president and CEO of Carlson Hotels Worldwide. “This is a country with both fantastic opportunity and a strong tourism industry, and one in which our hotel brands are becoming well known and respected.”

“With projections for increased business travel, and a large number of North Americans expected to tighten vacation spending by exploring destinations within driving distance or a shorter flight, the time has never been better to expand our Canadian presence by adding terrific accommodation choices in both major urban centres and fabulous resort settings,” added Sandy Russell, senior director, Revenue Generation, Carlson Hotels Worldwide.

Radisson Hotels & Resorts

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SIZZLING SUMMER PACKAGES FROM CAMPTON PLACE
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Wine & Dine, Set Sail or Shop in the City By the Bay
With Special Summer Offers from Campton Place

SAN FRANCISCO, CA (June 3, 2008) - Shopping, sailing or spa-going? Fireworks or fine dining? Campton Place, A Taj Hotel in San Francisco presents its summer line-up of packages to make the season spectacular. There’s something for everyone in the family to enjoy at San Francisco’s luxury hotel, just steps off Union Square.

Campton Place is the ideal home-away-from-home for a weekend getaway or a relaxing weekend stay. All rooms now feature wireless Internet access, flat panel televisions and in-room espresso makers in addition to the fine service Campton Place is famous for. And Campton Place Restaurant executive chef Srijith Gopinathan has recently introduced a new menu presenting the bounty of Northern California cuisine prepared with gentle overtones and inspirations of the Spice Route.

The 2008 summer packages offered at Campton Place are:

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CRYSTAL CRUISES ANNOUNCES BUSINESS CLASS AIR PROMOTION
FOR SUMMER 2009 EUROPEAN CRUISES

Amidst the news of recent airline service cuts and fare increases, Crystal Cruises is adding comfort and value to its 2009 air program. The luxury line is offering low Business Class air supplements from selected U.S. gateways for all summer Baltic, British Isles and Mediterranean cruises. Upgraded service starts at only $799 one way, $1598 round trip, to the Baltic and British Isles, and $899 one way, $1798 round trip, to the Mediterranean - up to 75% lower than unrestricted published business class fares. Business class air upgrades are in addition to Crystal’s published air/sea fares, and are available from 17 U.S. gateways with cruises beginning June 18 through the end of August 2009.

In the summer of 2009, Crystal Symphony will make five seven- and 11-day cruises to the Baltic, including overnights in St. Petersburg, Russia, and one 11-day cruise around the British Isles. From June through August, Crystal Serenity will make five seven- and 12-day Mediterranean cruises departing from Barcelona, Rome, Venice and Athens.

The Business Class air promotion is capacity controlled and subject to space availability.

The Crystal Difference

Aboard the ultra-luxurious Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, refined elegance meets casual simplicity. With an emphasis on innovative product differentiation, the renowned Crystal experience is distinguished by classic service, abundant space, extensive choices and superior quality, providing worldwide vacations of seven to 100+ days that bridge the best of land and sea. Grounded in more than a decade of accolades, Crystal has been voted “World’s Best” by the readers of Travel + Leisure and Condé Nast Traveler more than any other cruise line, hotel or resort in history.

For additional information and Crystal reservations, please contact a travel agent or call 888-799-4625. Visit the luxury line’s website at crystalcruises.com.

Barefoot® CellarsJennifer Wall, WineMaker, Barefoot Wines

Here are perfect warm weather wines, some with an abundance of bubbles that tickle the nose, other with good acid, loads of fruit and an occasional sprit. All are full of fun and surprising affordable with suggested retail prices ranging from $6.99 to $9.99.

Bubbly White Zinfandel

White Zinfandel aromas of Georgia Peach & Strawberries, supported by Watermelon flavors that complement the fresh lingering finish. The idea companion to Asian and Indian food.

Bubbly Chardonnay

Chardonnay aromas & flavors meld with crisp acidity and
Green apple flavors that complement the creamy texture. Terrific with veal, hard cheese and vegetarian dishes.

Bubbly Pinot Grigio

Full of Pinot Grigio aromas & flavors, crisp acidity.
Yellow apple flavors that complement the citrus, tangerine finish.
Lovely with ligh cheese, fresh fruit and chicken.

All Suggested Retail Price of $9.99
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Pinot Grigio

Charming with medium weight, crisp acidity, and flavors of
Green apples and White peaches with citrus florals and a
touch of effervescence.

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The California Moscato is delicious. Mouth-watering flavors of juicy peach and apricot combine with hints of lemon and orange citrus, which complement a crisp, refreshing finish. Perfect by itself, recommended with mixed nuts, dried fruit and rich desserts or blue cheese.

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