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Reduced-Rate FAM Tours – for Agents only

Posted by Vikky on January 15, 2009

FAM or FAMiliarization Tours are free, highly-discounted, reduced-rate trips offered by travel destinations,  suppliers, and service providers to the travel professionals that market and promote them.  These tours acquaint the travel agents about existing, new and exceptional features they could highlight in developing travel packages and tours.

FAM tours abound in the travel industry, and are a great opportunity for travel professionals to travel world at the least cost. Consider these sample, currently available FAM Tours.

Three Nights in Vienna, from $177

Trip: Three nights in Vienna through March 31.
Cost: From $177 per person, double.  Includes choiceof accommodations, breakfast daily and a three-day Vienna card offering free public transportation and discounts on city attractions and shopping.
Noteworthy: Trips to the Czech Republic and Hungary are availbale and can be coombined.

Five Nights PERU Vacation, from $1,895

Trip: Visits Lima, Cuzco and Macchu Picchu.
Departure: March 13 from New York to Lima via Taca Airlines.
Length: Five nights
Cost:$1,895 per person, double.  Includes roundtrip air, accommodations, transafers, sightseeing and most meals.

Caribbean & Central America, from $399

Trip: A cruise on the MSC Orchestra visits Cayo Levantado, Domininican Republic; Philiburg, St. Maarten; St. John’s, Antigua; and Nassau.
Departures: March 14 and April 11 from Fort Lauderdale.
Length: Seven nights, cruise only.
Cost: From$399 per person, double. Includes choice of cabin accommodations.  Rate for oceanview cabins is $599, for balcony suites $849.

Worldwide stay in Fairmont, Raffles and Swissotel, from$69

Trip: Spend the night at any Fairmont, Raffles or Swissotel property through March 31.
Cost: From $69 at Swissotel properties, from $99 at Fairmont properties, and from $129 at Raffles properties.
Noteworthy: Members of the Fairmont FAMous agent program can book Fairmont rooms starting at $79 and are eligible for a one-level upgrade at time of check-in.

Unfortunately for the non-travel industry traveler, these are only available to travel professionals. However, should  you decide to join the industry as a travel agent for yourself, all these FAM tours, and hundreds more, will be at your fingertips.

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$899 for 8-day tour of Italy

Posted by Vikky on November 22, 2008

FOR TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS ONLY

$899 - 8 Day Italy Fam Trip Incl Air!

Prices:

Agent (Double Occupancy): $899
Companion (Double Occupancy): $1299
Single Supplement: $300

Accommodations:

2 nights Hotel Carlton & Grand Canal, Venice
2 nights Grand Hotel Adriatico, Florence
2 nights Grand Hotel Palatino, Rome

Not Included:

Airport taxes, fees & September 11th Security Fee, restaurant tips of $10, tips to local guides, driver, and tour manager (see Terms & Conditions).

Limit one agent per IATA or CLIA. Valid IATA or CLIA card required.

BOOK NOW!

Package Includes:

  • Flights NYC-Venice, Rome-NYC
  • Airline fuel surcharges
  • All transfers
  • 9 meals: 6 buffet breakfasts, 3 dinners with wine
  • Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
  • Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
  • Services of local guides in all major cities
  • Entrance fees per itinerary
  • Doge’s Palace, Venice
  • Wine tasting with local specialties at Tuscan countryside farm
  • Michelangelo’s David, Florence
  • Vatican Museum & Sistine Chapel, Rome Forum & Colosseum, Rome
  • Wine & mineral water with all dinners
  • Whisper technology enhanced touring
Itinerary:
Mon, Feb 2: Depart NYC for Italy Click to Enlarge
Tues, Feb 3: Arrive in Venice. Welcome dinner at local restaurant.
Wed, Feb 4: Enjoy a boat ride to the Island of Murano. Then, visit St Mark’s Square for a guided walking tour of romantic Venice. Remainder of day to explore Venice on own.
Thurs, Feb 5: Travel to Florence. En route, visit a local Tuscan farm for a wine tasting and sampling of local specialties.
Fri, Feb 6: Enjoy a tour of Florence, seeing the Accademia of Fine Arts, Duomo, Signoria Square and more. Afternoon at leisure. Dinner at an authentic Tuscan restaurant in the countryside.
Sat, Feb 7: Travel along the famous “Sun Route” to Rome. Visit the Vatican Museums and the Sistene Chapel and stroll through St Peter’s Square. Remainder of day at leisure.
Sun, Feb 8: Enjoy a morning historic tour of ancient Rome, to the Roman Forum, Arch of Constantine, Arch of Titus and the Colosseum. Afternoon at leisure. Farewell dinner in a Roman restaurant.
Mon, Feb 9: Transfer to the airport for your departure flight to NYC.

First Come, First Serve – Limited Space!

This offer is for travel professionals only!!!

If you wish to avail of this fantastic FAM tour, you can apply and study for your accreditation as an Associate Travel Agent now.

Click Here for More Info
www.alitaliavacations.com 800-914-9000

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