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	For Immediate Release January 26, 2012 GLP Worldwide Offers New Africa Program Combine the Comfort of Cruising with Adventurous African Safaris TORONTO – Africa beckons travellers who want to experience the exhilaration of seeing wild animal and marine life up close with majestic and distinctly African scenic backdrops. GLP Worldwide, the Canadian representative for AMA Waterways, is now offering Africa with three incredible cruise and safari adventures. Travellers get the best of both worlds: experiencing Africa’s wildlife and spectacular scenery on land and on water allowing two totally different but equally rewarding perspectives. These three tours are available in 2012 and 2013. “We are thrilled to offer these unique cruise and safari programmes and it presents a wonderful opportunity for agents to tap into new clients and those cruise clients who have done other cruises but are looking for something completely different,” said Patrick Tsung, president of GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours. “GLP offers all its programmes in Canadian dollars and we are there every step of the way in the planning, booking and after trip process,” added Tsung. GLP Worldwide is offering these three amazing programs to many of Africa’s most sought after destinations including South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania and Botswana. The three programmes are Stars of Africa, African Sunsets and Golden Trails of Africa. *Stars of Africa* – 16 days – priced from $8,995.00 CAD per person based on double occupancy. Cabin is in Category SB and 4-star land accommodation. Upgrades available. Excludes international air and taxes. Highlights include: 3 nights in Cape Town, visit to nearby world renowned wine region with wine tastings 3 nights at a game lodge in Hoedsprutit near Big Five rich Kruger National Park – various game drives to see the Big Five 1 night stay in Johannesburg to explore this colourful city Transfer to Kasane where you begin your 4-night MS Zambezi Queen safari cruise Explore Chobe National Park – various game drives on water and on land Finish off at a world wonder – Victoria Falls the largest waterwall in the world Throughout the trip special African dinners, presentations, cultural events will be experienced *African Sunsets* – 16 days – priced from $11,995 CAD (2012 departures) per person based on double occupancy. Cabin is in CategorySB and 4-star land accommodation. Upgrades available. Excludes international air and taxes. Highlights include: 3 nights in Cape Town – scenic drive and stops in nearby wineries Full day tour to 12 Apostles and Hout Bay, Cape of good Hope, Cape Point Fly to Okavango Delta (Botswana) - stay 2 nights at an island safari camp lodge surrounded by diverse habitats Fly to Savute Safari area and stay for 2 nights – daily game drives Flight to Kasane and board the MS Zambezi Queen for 4 night safari cruise through the Chobe National Park – safari cruises and land safari and village visits Finish trip with a Sundowner cruise and tour of Victoria Falls *Golden Trails of Africa* – 19 days – priced from $11,995 CAD (2012 departures) per person based on double occupancy. Cabin is in Category SB and 4-star land accommodation. Upgrades available. Excludes international air and taxes. Highlights include: 1 night in Nairobi, Kenya’s bustling capital city Transfer to Amboseli National Park (Kenya) for 2 nights – various game drives/tribal dancing before heading to Lake Manyara Nationa Park for one night and game drive Full day Ngorongoro Crater game drive 3 nights in Serengeti National Park with various game drives 2 nights in Johannesburg – free time to explore this fascinating and culturally rich city Transfer to Kasane (Botswana) and board MS Zambezi Queen for 4 night safari cruise through Chobe National Park – various activies including game drives, village visits, tiger fishing, African barbeques Transfer to Victoria Falls for 2 nights – tour of Victoria Falls and sundowner cruise The cruise along Botswana’s Chobe River for all three programmes is on AMA Waterways MS Zambezi Queen’s 28-passsenger vessel. It was built in Namibia and specifically designed to maximize wildlife viewing and navigate the Chobe River. The 3-level ship is elegantly appointed and reflective of African design and décor. There is a dining room, lounge bar, private pool area, library and the entire boat has mosquito screening. Complimentary beer and wine are offered during lunch and dinner. Cabins are luxuriously appointed and up to 300 square feet.
	For Immediate Release December 6, 2011 GLP Worldwide Offering Triple Savings on Select European AMA Waterways Christmas Cruises TORONTO – GLP Worldwide is making it easy to bring holiday joy by giving triple savings on three Christmas Time cruises on AMA Waterways. The triple savings include: $1,000 off per stateroom ($500 CAD per person); one free cabin upgrade; and $100 shipboard credit ($50 CAD per person). These amazing savings are applicable on the following three cruises: Christmas Time Cruise – 7-night Nuremberg-Budapest Cruise or reverse – Cruise dates December 19-26, 2011. Cruise only price from $2,299.00 CAD per person. Christmas & New Year’s Cruise – 10-night Nuremberg-Amsterdam cruise – Cruise dates December 23, 2011-January 2, 2012. (Includes 3 complimentary night stay in Amsterdam till January 2nd. Cruise only price from $2,299.00 CAD per person. Christmas & New Year’s Cruise – 8 night Nuremberg-Amsterdam cruise – Cruise dates December 25, 2011 – January 2, 2012. (Includes one complimentary night stay in Amsterdam till January 1, 2012). Cruise only price from $2,099.00 CAD per person. In addition book 2 nights in Prague for any of these cruises for only $460 CAD per person. All prices above are for cruise only and based on double occupancy in a Category “E” cabin. Valid on new cruise bookings only and not combinable with any other offers. “Experience Europe’s charm and beauty when many European towns and cities decorate with spectacular light displays and colourful Christmas markets,” said Patrick Tsung, president of GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours. “Agents need to book these cruises now – these savings and cabin availability will sell out fast,” added Tsung. The Christmas Time cruises are all aboard AMA Waterways' fleet of luxuriously and elegant ships. The leisurely but cultured filled cruise takes you to such historic cities such as Salzburg, Vienna, Linz, Regensburg and of course Nuremberg and Budapest. Passengers will have many opportunities to get off the ship and visit Christmas Markets and soak in the culture. AMA Waterways leads the cruise industry with its fleet of eight luxuriously appointed vessels all designed with passenger comfort in mind. The 32 -page brochure AMA Waterways brochure is available and provides information on Included Features, Daily program elements, cabin categories, ship sailing dates and prices (in Canadian dollars), photos of the scenery and attractions, AMA Waterways’ premium experience features, and photos and complete description of the six vessels. The 2011 and 2012 AMA Waterways brochure is online as well at www.glpworldwide.com. It can be downloaded from the website. For further information please contact GLP Worldwide at tel: (905) 258-7778 or toll-free at (866) 760-1987; fax: (905) 258-7779; email: info@europeanwaterways.ca; www.europeanwaterways.ca. For a complete listing of cruises and land tours GLP Worldwide Expedition offers go to www.glpworldwide.com. For Immediate Release November 9, 2011 GLP Worldwide Offers Early Booking Savings on 2012-2013 Antarctica Cruises - Book By December 31, 2011 to Save TORONTO - GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel & Tours, which represents Hurtigruten in Canada, is offering those who book Hurtigruten Antarctica 2012 or 2013 voyage now until December 31, 2011, a 20 percent discount. Loyalty Club members also enjoy an additional 5 percent off and many exclusive perks. These once-in-a-lifetime voyages, aboard the purpose-built expedition ship *MS Fram, explore the vast and mysterious wilderness of the White Continent, the coldest, driest and windiest destination on earth. The size of the ship allows guest a more intimate experience – leaning on its rails as gleaming icebergs pass by, taking in blue whales and orcas feeding nearby, and standing near penguin populations whose individual rookeries number in the tens of thousands. Reduced pricing for the 10- to 19-day, November 2012 through February 2013 sailings range from $5,567 CAD to $13,719 CAD per person, double, and includes accommodation in cabin or suite of choice; flights between Ushuaia and Buenos Aires; Ushuaia transfers; all meals onboard; expert guides and lecturers; wind and water-resistant coat; and numerous PolarCirkel boat landings. Here are the different sailings which the 20 percent early booking savings apply: The 17-day “Christmas Expedition” celebrates the season with traditional carols, festive meals, Santa Claus visits and a New Year's gala as guests travel round-trip from Buenos Aires on a route that navigates the western-most outposts of the Falkland Islands, South Georgia Island and several ports in Antarctica. Prices for the Dec. 17 departure range from $8,257 CAD to $13,719 CAD with savings. The 13-day “Polar Circle Expedition” and the shorter 10-day “Classic Expedition” focus solely on Antarctica, sailing through the Drake Passage to landings that immerse guests in the remote landscape and exotic wildlife of The White Continent. The “Polar Circle Expedition” spends its extra days traveling as far south as the Antarctic Circle, departing Feb. 1, 2013 with discounted prices of $7,366 to $12,743 CAD. Reduced rates for the “Classic Expedition” range from $5,567 to $9,814 CAD for five departures between Nov. 29 and Jan. 11. The 13-day “Weddell Sea Expedition” follows the path forged by British Captain James Weddell, who reached 74º latitude in 1823 - a first for explorations, and resulted in scientific discoveries that covered extensive ground in biology, zoology, geology, meteorology and magnetism. Priced with savings, the Jan. 20 sailing is $7,366 to $12,743 CAD. Guests on the 19-day “In the Realm of the Great Explorers” explore the same areas visited by Sir Ernest Henry Shackleton, a prominent figure during the Heroic Age of Antarctic Exploration. In addition to Antarctica, the voyage takes in the sub-Arctic ecosystem of the Falkland Islands, and South Georgia, home to the largest king penguin colony in the world. The Feb. 22 departure date offers reduced prices from $5,940 to $11,618 CAD. Hurtigruten’s MS Fram* accommodates 318 guests (allowing no more than 200 for the Antarctica sailings) in suites and staterooms and features a restaurant, two bars, panoramic lounges library, an Internet café and conference rooms. The early-booking savings can be combined with discounts available in the 1893 Ambassador Program, Hurtigruten’s customer loyalty program, which includes 5% off Explorer Voyages to Antarctica in addition to exclusive discounts and recognition benefits for members. Hurtigruten has a fleet of 13 ships that provide you cruising comfort, exceptional service, and go beyond traditional cruising by offering itineraries and journeys that get close to environments, wildlife and local people in the most remote parts of the world. GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours, Canada's leader in niche cruise products, makes available to retail travel agencies a variety of Canadian dollar priced brochures at Hippo Express. Please visit www.hippoexpress.ca to order. For large quantities please contact us directly via telephone or email us at sales@glpworldwide.com. For specific information on Hurtigruten cruises please visit www.hurtigruten.ca, email: requests@hurtigruten.ca or call (905) 489-1938 or (866) 383-1110. For information on all of GLP Worldwide’s cruise and land products please visit www.glpworldwide.com. For Immediate Release October 20, 2011 Discover GLP Worldwide’s New Product Workshop for Travel Agents at Luxury Muskoka Resort TORONTO - GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel & Tours is once again organizing a very special product workshop February 2-3, 2012 at the JW Marriott Rosseau Resort - the only JW Marriott Resort in Canada. Gain valuable product knowledge including GLP’s new product offerings while staying at a luxury Muskoka retreat. Learn how to generate more bookings and commissions while escaping from the daily grind to the idyllic and scenic setting of the JW Marriott Resort located in the beautiful Muskoka region. It is located just over two hours north of Toronto in Minett, Ontario overlooking one of the most scenic lakes in Canada – Lake Rosseau. The comprehensive workshop will educate agents on GLP Worldwide Expedition’s line of cruise and land products it represents – AMA Waterways, Go Barging, Fred. Olsen Cruises, Go Barging, Hurtigruten and Luftner Cruises. Agents can also learn about some of their new products from Variety Cruises, tours to Southeast Asia (Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam and tours to Africa and South America. The registration is only $99.00 CAD per person, single occupancy if booked by December 1, 2011. After that date it is $129.00 CAD per person, single occupancy. For a second person from the same agency sharing accommodations the cost is $49.00 CAD. This one and a half day workshop is designed to give travel industry professionals, agency managers, owners and key decision makers, an opportunity to increase their knowledge regarding GLP’s current products. “We are known for representing top cruise lines here in Canada but this is a great opportunity to also learn about our land tour products and areas like Africa and South America which are new part of our programmes, “said Patrick Tsung, president of GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours. “We especially welcome agents who haven’t attended our seminars in the past and discover our wide range of cruise and land products. “ The registration fee includes the following: Lunch upon arrival (Thursday, February 2, 2012) Welcome Dinner and Reception on Thursday night (February 2, 2012) One night’s accommodation at JW Marriott Resort (February 2, 2012) Hot Breakfast Friday morning (February 3, 2012) Hot lunch before departure Return coach transfers from various pick-up points in the Greater Toronto area (agents are free to drive to the resort on their own). Taxes and gratuities Agents interest Attendance is limited so don’t delay in obtaining the registration form and registering. The JW Marriott Resort, The Rosseau, (www.therosseau.com) is one of the most beautiful resorts in Canada with four seasons of outdoor activities and includes a year-round pool, restaurant, bar, etc. Spa Rosseau includes a vast array of treatments to soothe the mind. Information on GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours can be accessed at www.glpworldwide.com or by calling (866) 760-1987. Click HERE for registration form.
	For Immediate Release September 22, 2011 Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines Awarded “Best Cruise Lines for Groups” Book in Canada with GLP Worldwide Expedition TORONTO – Long considered a leader in cruising, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has backed it up with garnering many international awards. Canadians can book this award winning cruise line by contacting GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours which represents Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines in Canada. Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines was crowned ‘Best Cruise Lines for Groups’ at the ‘Group Leisure Awards 2011’ for the second consecutive year in England. The awards were presented September 21, 2011 in Birmingham, England. The awards were first established in 1997, and are voted for by readers of Group Leisure magazine and groupleisure.com. The readers of Group Leisure include Group Travel Organisers (GTOs) for major sports and social clubs, retired groups, National Trust groups, PROBUS groups, Women’s Institutes as well as groups of friends and family. “Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is a first-rate cruise line and it’s no surprise they continue to win awards, “ Patrick Tsung, president of GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel & Tours. “The new Vistas cultural and education programmes they recently added enhances the cruise experience for those passengers who really enjoy learning something on a trip but in an informative and entertaining manner,” Tsung added. This Group Leisure award follows hot on the heels of Fred. Olsen’s success at the recent ‘Cruise International Awards 2011’. The cruise line swept the board at these new consumer awards with the hotly-contested accolade of ‘Cruise Line of the Year’, as well as being voted ‘Best Educational Cruise’ for its Vistas onboard enrichment programme – which has featured the likes of The Archers and an Agatha Christie-themed cruise – and ‘Best Live Performance’ for classical duo, The OperaBabes, as part of Fred. Olsen’s popular ‘Music & Laughter’ programme, along with a ‘Highly Commended’ award for ‘Best Value Cruise Line’. Fred. Olsen Cruises has launched a comprehensive range of new on board programmes called *Vistas* catering to a variety of special interests. These Vistas provide cruise passengers the opportunity to learn more about different subjects that interest them and all at no extra cost. The Vistas programme cover a range of topics including photography, ballroom dancing, the history of weather, antiques, classical music, gardens and gardening, history of the Royal Family and many more. Fred. Olsen Cruises are ideal for those mature clients who want a more personalized cruise experience with its ships large enough (818 to 1350 passenger capacity ships) that you feel you have plenty of room but not feel like you are in a labyrinth and can never find your way. Its fleet offer all the modern conveniences but without all the hassle of a large vessel – and it can access points in the heart of city that much larger ships cannot. Agents can obtain copies of the new Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines 2011 printed brochure by contacting Hippo Express or if they need a larger quantity by contacting GLP Worldwide. Pricing is in Canadian dollars. The 2012 e-brochure for Fred. Olsen Cruises Lines is now online at www.glpworldwide.com – please inquire for Canadian dollar pricing. For further information on Fred. Olsen Cruises contact GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours at (905) 258-7778; Toll Free: (866) 760-1987, Fax: (905) 258-7779 or E-mail: requests@cruisefredolsen.ca.
	For Immediate Release September 19, 2011 GLP Worldwide Offers Memorable Cruises & Free Admission to Floriade 2012 – The World’s Largest Horticultural Festival TORONTO – Floriade 2012, a global celebration of the world of horticulture where dozens of countries from around the world participate, will be held April 5-October 7, 2012 in Venlo, The Netherlands. GLP Worldwide Expedition which represents AMA Waterways in Canada, will be offering a visit and free admission to Floriade 2012 for passengers on select cruises during the running of the festival. “Floriade 2012 is one of the most colourful and entertaining festivals worldwide and we wanted to give our cruise passengers the opportunity to visit this festival which happens only every ten years,” said Patrick Tsung, president of GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours. “We will even cover the admission fees for your visit to Floriade 2012 to make it easier to attend,” added Tsung. GLP is offering free admission on many of its AMA Waterways European river cruise program including the following cruises: (Note – some cruise dates go beyond Floriade 2012’s dates.) Tulip Time Cruise – 9-day cruise through Holland & Belgium . Departure dates of March 27 to April 28, 2012. Cruise only price starts from $2,199.00 CAD per person based on double occupancy. The Enchanting Rhine – 13 days with 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel, with 2 nights in Lucerne and 2 nights in Zurich. Departure dates of March 28 to November 21, 2012. Cruise only price starts from $2,199.00 CAD per person based on double occupancy. Magnificent Europe – 16-day grand cruise from Amsterdam to Budapest through the Heart of Europe and crossing the Continental Divide. Departure dates of April 25 to December 25, 2012. Cruise only price starts from $4,799.00 CAD per person based on double occupancy. Vineyards of The Rhine & Mosel – 12 days with 7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Luxembourg, then 3 nights in Paris. Departure dates of March 31 to September 19, 2012. Cruise only prices starts from $2,299.00 CAD per person based on double occupancy. The cruises are all aboard AMA Waterways fleet of luxurious and elegant ships. Please contact GLP Worldwide for full details on cruise and land prices as well as cruise, land and air prices and other terms and conditions. Prices exclude port charges. Floriade 2012 will feature more than 100 exhibitors from many countries. The park in Venlo will comprise of five colourful worlds and themes – Relax and Heal, Green Engine, Education & Innovation, Environment and World Stage Show and be connected by wooded areas in the 66 hectare park. There will be more than 900 featured acts from around the world filled with music, dance, theatre, literature and graphic art. AMA Waterways leads the cruise industry with its fleet of eight luxuriously appointed vessels all designed with passenger comfort in mind. There are two new ships that have joined the fleet, the MS AmaBella and the MS AmaVerde – two 162 passenger vessels with the most modern and innovative facilities available today. The 32 -page brochure AMA Waterways brochure is available and provides information on Included Features, Daily program elements, cabin categories, ship sailing dates and prices (in Canadian dollars), photos of the scenery and attractions, AMA Waterways’ premium experience features, and photos and complete description of the six vessels. The 2011 and 2012 AMA Waterways brochure is online as well at www.glpworldwide.com. It can be downloaded from the website. Enjoy AMA’s premium experience which includes the following features: ships accommodate a maximum of 150 passengers (excluding the MS Amakatarina which has 212) ; spectacular 360 degree riverside views; small group shore excursions; complimentary High-Speed internet and Wi-Fi; flat panel TV’s with comprehensive entertainment options; staterooms with French balconies, gourmet dining and nightly entertainment; hair and beauty salon and massage therapist; complimentary bicycles; elegant public areas, and professional and friendly staff.
	For Immediate Release September 9, 2011 GLP Worldwide Offers Special 50% Off Discounts On Hurtigruten Cruises – Agents Can Earn iPads TORONTO - GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel & Tours, which represents Hurtigruten in Canada, is offering those who book a Hurtigruten voyage discounts ranging from 20 percent up to 50 percent off depending on the cruise. Hurtigruten is the leading cruise operator through Norway, Iceland, Greenland and Antarctica. If agents make 5 bookings (total of 10 passengers) then can earn an iPad besides the great commission. Discounts are available of 50 percent off the 2nd passenger if booked by November 30, 2011 on the following cruises: 12-day Classic Norway Round Trip Cruise – inside cabin – priced from $1,661 CAD Departures of Oct. 2, 12, 14, 15, 23, 25, 26, 28, 31/2011 12-day Classic Norway Round Trip Cruise – inside cabin – priced from $1,431 CAD Departures of Nov. 3, 5, 6, 9/2011 6-day Classic Norway Cruise – inside cabin – priced from $998 CAD Departures of Oct. 12, 20/2011 All of the above cruises you must book by November 30, 2011 to obtain the 50 percent off the 2nd passenger. The price above is the cruise only price and excludes the international air, taxes and other fees. Please visit www.hurtigruten.ca for full details. GLP Worldwide is also offering 20 percent discounts on many other Hurtigruten cruises including other Norway cruise departure dates, Antarctica cruises, Greenland and Spitsbergen and select Western Europe, Baltic Sea and Tansatlantic Cruises. Booked by dates vary from September 30, 2011 to December 31, 2011. Hurtigruten is the gold standard in experiencing the unspoiled and magnificent natural beauty of the Norway’s coastline. Cruise voyages of varying length with optional tours are available. GLP Worldwide has even more incentives to book. Agents can earn a $50 gift card for bookings of two passengers or more or win a free iPad after 5 bookings (10 passengers in total must be booked). These incentives run until October 31, 2011. Hurtigruten has a fleet of 13 ships that provide you cruising comfort, exceptional service, and go beyond traditional cruising by offering itineraries and journeys that get close to environments, wildlife and local people in the most remote parts of the world. GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours, Canada's leader in niche cruise products, makes available to retail travel agencies a variety of Canadian dollar priced brochures at Hippo Express. Please visit www.hippoexpress.ca to order. For large quantities please contact us directly via telephone or email us at sales@glpworldwide.com. For specific information on Hurtigruten cruises please visit www.hurtigruten.ca, email: requests@hurtigruten.ca or call (905) 489-1938 or (866) 383-1110. For information on all of GLP Worldwide’s cruise and land products please visit www.glpworldwide.com.