May 6, 2013
GLP Worldwide Introduces New Yangtze River & Hong Kong Tour
Experience China With Land and Cruise Tours
TORONTO - GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel & Tours, which represents a wide range of cruise and land products in Canada, is now offering a 15 day/14 night cruise and land tour to top attractions in China and Hong Kong and cruise along the famous Yangtze River.
“This is the ideal tour to capture the cultural highlights of Beijing , Shanghai, Hong Kong and other cities in comfort and in style, ” explains Alan Law, director of sales and marketing for GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours. “Passengers will received personalized service and with all our tours the pricing is in Canadian dollars and you deal with a fully trained Canadian reservations team so agents can feel confident GLP understands their client needs,” added Law.
The 15 day/14 night Yangtze River Cruise & Hong Kong tour is priced from $2,040.00 CAD for land only price. The air and land is priced from $3,450.00 CAD. This tour has departures beginning May 7, 2013 and the last departure in 2013 is November 18, 2013.
Features include:
- International flights Toronto=Beijing and return Hong Kong-Toronto and domestic flight from Shanghai to Hong Kong
- 5-star Century Star Cruiser, meals on board and shore excursions
- Meals as specified on itinerary
- Superior First Class accommodation with daily buffet breakfast at hotel
- Upgraded lunches at local restaurants
- sightseeing activities with English speaking local guides
- airport/hotel transfers and domestic flight tickets
Price is person based on double occupancy. The air and land is priced from $3,450.00 CAD. The prices do not include the China domestic airport tax and fuel surcharge. Return airfare from Toronto is based on Cathay Pacific lowest booking class and is subject to space availability. The price does not include optional tours, Chinese Visa fee, gratuities and personal expenses.
Tour Highlights:
- Visit to Tian’anmen Square, Forbidden City and Summer Palace, boat ride on Kunming Lake
- Excursion to Great Wall, Sacred Way and Ming Tombs, Temple of Heaven and Hutong pedicab tour in Beijing
- Visit the Terra Cotta Museum in Xian
- See the cute pandas at the Panda Zoo in Chongqing then board 5-star Century Star Cruiser
- Yangtze River Cruise
- Sightseeing in Shanghai with tours of the legendary Bund and Old Town
- Take a tram to Victoria Peak in Hong Kong, Aberdeen and shopping in Stanley Market
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 toll-free at (866) 760-1987, visit our website at www.glpworldwide.com or email us at sales@glpworldwide.com.
April 16, 2013
Book Early with GLP Worldwide and Save on AMA Waterways Cruises
TORONTO - Why wait to book when you can save on a variety of AMA Waterways cruises featuring Europe, Vietnam and Cambodia (Mekong Delta) and Africa. GLP Worldwide is the Canadian representative for AMA Waterways, a leading river cruise operator which features destinations from around Europe, Asia and Africa.
GLP is offering a 5% early booking discount on all 2014 cruises to Europe, Mekong Delta and Africa. The 5% early booking discount applies to Cruise Only for bookings made by July 31, 2013. The deposit must also be made by July 31, 2013. As with all cruises GLP Worldwide provides the pricing in Canadian currency so the client knows exactly the price.
“AMA Waterways is such a world renowned cruise line and this provides an opportunity for agents to save significant money for their client while insuring that they have the cabin type to suit their needs and budget,” said Alan Law, director of sales and marketing for GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours. “The popular European cruises especially sell out many months and the Mekong Delta and Africa cruises are becoming very popular now,” added Law.
AMA Waterways leads the cruise industry with its fleet of 15 luxuriously appointed vessels all designed with passenger comfort in mind. There are two ships that have recently joined the fleet, the MS AmaBella and the MS AmaVerde – two 162 passenger vessels with the most modern and innovative facilities available today.
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.
Agents can order the AMA Waterways 2013/14 Europe, Russia, Africa, Vietnam and Cambodia brochure from GLP Worldwide. 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 toll-free at (866) 760-1987, visit our website at www.glpworldwide.com or email us at sales@glpworldwide.com.
March 7, 2013
Culinary Delights on GLP Worldwide’s Gourmet Cruise
Join Food Network’s Celebrity Chef Bob Blumer on Enticing Douro Cruise
TORONTO – Cruisers and foodies alike will enjoy GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours, the Canadian representative for AMA Waterways, exclusive gourmet cruise along the picturesque and historic Douro River in Portugal with special guest, Food Network’s Celebrity Chef Bob Blumer. This Enticing Douro cruise is being offered by GLP Worldwide and takes place October 18-29, 2013.
“Portugal is one of Europe’s underrated gems, the people are friendly, the geography is stunning and the wine and food are brilliant,” said Bob Blumer. “They (Portuguese) take simple ingredients and infuse them with bold flavours. The seafood is amazing as are the sausages and did I mention the local wines!” added Blumer.
Bob Blumer is a culinary adventurer and a seven-time Guinness World Record Holder, and host of Food Network programs, Glutton for Punishment, Surreal Gourmet and his most recent show World’s Weirdest Restaurants. He has also written six cookbooks. His participation in the cruise is in support of the Toronto based Second Harvest food rescue organization which he is an ambassador.
Blumer will be on the entire cruise and be doing cooking demonstrations, leading bike excursions and local market visits. Blumer will leave it up to passengers to determine as well where they go and what they do on excursions. The only thing off limits he says – food fights. Passengers will have numerous opportunities for pictures and autographs with Blumer.
The 11-day/10-night Enticing Douro Gourmet Cruise is scheduled for October 18-29, 2013. The cruise only price is from $2,599.00 CAD per person. Three nights accommodation will be in Lisbon at the start of the trip and then embark on a 7-night cruise on board AMA Waterways ship, AmaVida.
It is a luxury and grand 108-passenger vessel featuring balconies in most of the spacious staterooms and suites. Fine dining is available in the main dining room as well al fresco dining is available. The AmaVida also features a sundeck swimming pool, fitness centre, spa, complimentary in-stateroom internet access, flat screen TV and ship-wide WiFi.
Highlights of the Enticing Douro Gourmet Cruise include:
- 3 nights accommodation in Lisbon at start of trip (included in Cruise & Land package or Cruise, Land and Air package not Cruise Only)
- City tour and excursions to Serra de Sintra, a historic village near Lisbon
- Scenic countryside drive to Porto, with stop in Fatima and the famous shrine
- Cruise from Porto to Régua and its ancient Lamego houses and then to Nossa Senhora dos Remédios – one of the most sacred and important pilgrimage places in Portugal
- Enjoy regional food and drink specialties in numerous villages as well as cultural and flamenco shows
- Visit famous Salamanca, Spain an UNESCO World Heritage site featuring 12th century buildings.
- Enjoy a “home cooked” meal at the 14th century Alpendura Monastery
- Visit other historic villages like Bitetos, Vega de Terrón and Boavista.
The GLP Enticing Douro Gourmet Cruise includes: 3 nights accommodation in Lisbon, daily buffet breakfast in Lisbon, 7 nights deluxe cruise accommodation in an outside stateroom, tours and excursions daily with personal headset, complimentary internet in stateroom, complimentary local wine, port, beer and soft drinks on board, bottled water in stateroom, lectures, theme dinners, all local taxes.
The cruise only price is $2,599 CAD per person, Cruise and Land price of $3,379 CAD per person and Cruise, Land and Air price of $4,368 per person. All of the prices are based on double occupancy sharing in a Category “E” deluxe outside stateroom with window. Upgrades to higher categories are available. Please contact GLP for full details on pricing and terms and conditions.
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 2012 and 2013 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.
March 4, 2013
GLP Worldwide Introduces 2014 Preview AMA Waterways Brochure
Special Cruises Highlighting D-Day Related Events
TORONTO – GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours, the Canadian representative for AMA Waterways, is introducing a preview 2014 AMA Waterways 66-page brochure highlighting Europe, Russia, Africa, Vietnam and Cambodia cruises and land packages. All pricing will be in Canadian dollars.
“2014 will be the centennial of a historic worldwide event – the start of World War I as well as the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the invasion of Normandy and there will be new itineraries set up on some cruises to commemorate these important events,” said Patrick Tsung, president of GLP Worldwide Expedition Travel and Tours.
The preview 2014 AMA Waterways brochure will feature many of the popular cruises it is renowned for including the Enchanting Rhine, Grand Danube Cruise, Enticing Douro, Blue Danube Discovery as well as the Vietnam, Cambodia and the Riches of the Mekong. It will also showcase the exciting Africa Safaris and Widllife Cruises.
The brochure will include a daily program with the day’s destination activities, the included features, dates and applicable prices for cruise only and cruise and land, the travel route as well as information on the ships used and cabin descriptions.
Various commemorative events will be held in many towns and cities across Europe in 2014 to commemorate the start of World War I. AMA Waterways will be incorporating stops along the way in some of the more historic World War I and II locations.
The Paris & Normandy cruise in 2014 will be one such cruise itinerary. In that itinerary passengers will have a choice of different excursions with stops at the famous Omaha and Utah beaches in the “D-Day Remember” program. Stop by the Arromanches, with free time to visit the museums and have lunch before visiting St.Laurent-sur-Mer, the United States Cemetery at Omaha Beach. Canadians would be interested in an alternative choice and tour Gold, Juno & Sword beaches in the British and Canadian sectors and a visit to the Juno Beach Centre and Pegasus Monument.
AMA Waterways leads the cruise industry with its fleet of 15 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.
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.
Agents booking with GLP Worldwide have the advantage of obtaining all pricing in Canadian currency which it makes it easier for their clients to know exactly. Agents are not calling an impersonal call centre but GLP’s knowledgeable staff that can provide personalized service.
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.
January 28, 2013
Start the New Year Right with GLP Worldwide Cruise Promotion
Buy 1 Get 1 Free and up to $400 Off on Select AMA Waterways Cruises
TORONTO - Begin the new year right with significant savings on a full range of AMA Waterways cruises featuring Europe and Vietnam and Cambodia. GLP Worldwide is the Canadian representative for AMA Waterways, a leading river cruise operator which features destinations from around Europe, Asia and Africa.
Save on select cruises include buy one, get one free or up to $400 off (or $800 for a couple sharing a cabin). These buy one, get one free and $400 p.p. offers are valid from January 28, 2013 to February 28, 2013. Offers are valid on new FIT bookings only.
Take advantage of these great offers:
Buy 1, Get 1 Free:
Enticing Douro: 7-night Douro River Valley (Portugal/Spain). Dep. March 26/April 16, 2013
$400 per person OFF on Selected 2013 Sailings
Christmas Time Cruise: 7-night Nuremberg to Budapest cruise – Various dates beginning Nov. 27 to December 28, 2013.
Blue Danube Discovery: 7-night Budapest to Nuremberg cruise. Dep. Nov. 20, 23, 2013
Christmas on the Rhine: 7-night Basel to Amsterdam cruise – Dep. Dates: Dec. 13 & 20, 2013
Romantic Danube Christmas: 7-night Vilshofen to Budapest cruise – Dep. Dec. 23, 2013
Vietnam, Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong – 7-night Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh cruise – Dec. 16, 23, 2013
There are also numerous $200 per person discounts on various 2013 cruises outside of the dates listed previously including Tulip Time Cruise, Enchanting Rhine, Romantic Danube, Port Wine & Flamenco, and Vietnam, Cambodia & the Riches of the Mekong. Please check with GLP Worldwide on specific cruise dates the discounts are applicable, terms and conditions and all pricing. Prices for all tours are in Canadian dollar pricing.
AMA Waterways leads the cruise industry with its fleet of 15 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.
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.
Agents can order the AMA Waterways 2013/14 Europe, Russia, Africa, Vietnam and Cambodia brochure from GLP Worldwide. 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 toll-free at (866) 760-1987, visit our website at www.glpworldwide.com or email us at sales@glpworldwide.com
