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The DeChant Travel Letter February 17, 2005
This is a free travel letter about travel deals that people like you and I have found. I find some of them and our readers (15,000+) find others. This letter compiles the best of the best and sometimes tells you about the worst of the worst. It lets you know how to book direct and save money using the internet. So let’s not waste any more time. Do not forget to write in about deals you find!!!!!!. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Are you a boater? Would you like to explore some really exotic destinations while driving and living on a modern well equipped slow moving cabin cruiser. If so, you should contact www.american-dreamvacation.com. They offer self drive boats that only go 5 mph. Destinations are in Ireland, England, Holland, France, Germany and Italy. They are very easy to drive and on canals it is impossible to get lost. There are connections in Florida in winter and in the Chesapeake during the summer. I have personally done 7 of these self drive programs. It is great fun. ED _________________________________________________________________________________________ www.frenchhotelbarge.com is offering more sales on First Class Hotel Barge Vacations on the waterways of France. We reported one package last month. Now they have the "Sweet Surprise Sale" Most Boats, Most Dates --Save up to $1800 per couples---Anacoluthe Route of the Impressionists Cruise Special Price For June 4, July 2, July 16 and July 30 -- Save $600 to $700 per couple -----Litote Burgundy Cruise Special Price For April 23, May 7 -- Save $600 per couple---- Lorraine Alsace Cruise Special Price For April 23, May 7 -- Save $800 per couple----April 30 Libellule Wine Country Cruise on the River Soane from Dijon to Lyon Save $800 per couple. The price is all inclusive pre and post cruise Paris Hotel, gourmet food on the 7 day 6 night cruise, wines with lunch and dinner on the cruise, daily shore excursions as you travel on a leisurely on one of France’s beautiful waterways. Frenchhotelbarge.com is appreciative of the recommendations we have given in the past and will add another small discount for readers of the DeChant Travel Letter. I have personally done the Lorraine and Libellule programs and found them outstanding as have hundreds of our readers. This is highly recommended __________________________________________________________________________________ Paris Guided Tours are being offered each week by www.paris-vacations.com these tours begin each Wednesday and offer 3 days with a guide, tours, admissions, transport etc. Then on Saturday and Sunday the client is equipped with a special pass on a hop on, hop off Paris tour bus for further exploration on their own. The hotel offered is in the fashionable right bank area near the Intercontinental, Ritz and Maurice at a far more affordable price. Mention DeChant Travel Letter for an additional small discount. This program is perfect for the first time traveler to Paris who may be a bit timid at first. It will show you more of Paris in 5 days than you would get on your own in 3 weeks. The guide makes the difference. Paris-vacations.com offers a wide selection of quality, affordable hotels and accommodations in Paris.
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The Florida Keys are attractive during the coming few months. We have had recommendations on a few properties there. You might check out the Cheeca Lodge in Islamorada. http://cheeca.rockresorts.com/ ------ Sunset Key Guest Cottages which is 10 minutes by launch from Key West and offers discounts for Sunday-Wednesday Stays. www.sunsetkeyisland.com------Fishing, diving and snorkeling are found at Hawk’s Cay Resort. They have dolphins on site for the kids. www.Hawkscay.com. Of course for all out luxury you need to go to the Hilton Key West Resort and Marina. They too give discounts for Sunday to Wednesday. www.keywestresort.hilton.com
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Canada Fishing time is coming soon. We know of two resorts that offer a good value and beautiful surroundings. http://www.landriaultoutfitters.com/ This is a family fishing camp during the spring, summer and early fall and a hunting camp for Moose and Bear during October. The fishing is in Lake Kipawa which is one of the most beautiful bodies of water in the Eastern part of North America. Lake Kipawa sits just inside the Quebec border from Ontario. The nearest big city is North Bay. Fish include Walleye, Northern Pike and Lake Trout. I have visited this camp and always found the clients extremely happy. Many are repeats year after year. The cabins are neat and well maintained. You drive to a parking point and the camp transports you 18 miles from the parking lot to the camp in comfortable launches. It is a scenic journey. Mention the DeChant Travel Letter recommendation. _________________________________________________________________________________________
Affordable Fly In Fishing is available from http://www.kipawaoutfitters.com who fly clients into their own private leased Lake Dumoine. I recently spoke to a reader who takes this program each year and said that last summer they caught fish anytime of the day. Walleye and Northern Pike are the two species caught in Lake Dumoine. The efficiency cabins are well stocked and maintained. This is a bush camp with modern amenities. There is a caretaker on the lake and emergency communications should it be necessary. _________________________________________________________________________________________ Suggestions from our Readers:
Hi, Ed, Thanks for this.
www.farechase.com sounds intriguing, but we've happily been
using
www.sidestep.com which includes air, cars, and hotels. If you
go to the Web site of a particular company and start to book
something, the little program at Sidestep will ask you if you are
sure
Ed Thanks for the update on your travel tips. I have a couple for you. Marge and I have rented a villa in Italy in June and found a very good company with an outstanding catalog of rentals in Italy only, e-mail italy@theparkercompany.com also : I found a car leasing deal where you sign a lease for a factory new Pugeot diesel with insurance and no restrictions on where it can go. If you plan to be in Europe for more than 17 days, it is the way to go. There is no airport charge or Govt. rental tax which saves about 34% up front. It is especially good if you are going to Italy, but pick it up in Germany(MUC). WWW.autoeurope.com/buyback --Hope you can use the info. JJ
Dear Ed, We so enjoyed our week at the Chelsea apt. www.londonapartmentvacation.com last January and already regret not doing it again. We loved the location and the open elevator as I am phobic. I plan on booking it again. Thanks again, Kathy Miller High Falls, NY
HI ED, I HOPE YOUR HOLIDAYS WERE GREAT AND THAT YOUR WIFE IS WELL ON THE RECOVERY ROAD. I'VE BEEN GOING TO NEW ZEALAND ABOUT EVERYOTHER MONTH AS MY SON LIVES THERE. WHAT A FABULOUS COUNTRY! I DO MISS THAT WONDERFUL APARTMENT IN PARIS www.parisapartmentvacation.com I DO HOPE TO RETURN SOON. ON ONE OF THE BARGE TRIPS---CAN YOU DO CRUISE ONLY? AAL HAS A PRETTY GOOD SCHEDULE TO PARIS ALONG WITH THE ZED FARES ON AF. DONNA BURNS SAN FRANCISCO
Thanks Ed. Just wanted to let you know that my wife and I had a wonderful time on the French Barge (www.frenchhotelbarge.com) a year ago on your recommendation and hope to go again soon. Rod Gunther
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In the meantime remember that when on vacation, one gets out of the vacation what one puts into it. Go for Quality. Most of us do not travel every month and when you do it is best to do it right so it is a positive memory. We will continue to send some recommendations of quality vacations and cost saving techniques your way.
Ed DeChant, Editor ---- The DeChant Travel Letter --- eddechant@earthlink.net 412 East Shore Trail, Sparta NJ 07871 973 729 4213 Fax 973 729 2940
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