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28 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday December 20, 2008 www.oakvillebeaver.com Single supplement waived on some scenic tours hen we travel alone, it is terribly expensive. Last week I chatted with a woman who paid 90 per cent of what two people paid. She didn't care where she lay beside the pool she just wanted a break. She had no idea that packages are priced each of two. If, however, she had used an agent, instead of booking it on the web, her agent would have told where they were not charging a single supplement. W For instance, Scenic Tours has waived the single supplement on its elegant European river cruises for the entire year of 2009. This means that single travellers can experience some of Europe's most fabled and scenic waterways on a sleek new Scenic Tours cruise ship -- while enjoying savings of as much as almost $4,000. And with Scenic's policy of accepting the Canadian dollars at par with the U.S., the savings can be even more significant. Scenic features itineraries ranging from 11-24 days; with cruises exploring the Rhine, Danube and Moselle rivers. And all passengers enjoy the trademark Scenic inclusions -- a host of shore excursions; fine wines are served with lunch and dinner and the ships operate with a strict "no tipping" policy -- which itself can represent a saving of several hundred dollars per person. The offer is valid for all cruise bookings on D and E category cabins, on all itineraries, for all dates. A single supplement will be payable only on land portions of cruises that include a hotel stay. "I can't think of a better way for a solo traveller to tour some of the most beautiful parts of WINDJAMMER LANDING CANADIAN DOLLARS AT PAR The Windjammer Landing Villa Beach Resort & Spa in St. Lucia will be celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2009, and to mark the occasion, it has announced that it is now accepting Canadian dollars on Par and is also offering 50 per cent savings in Sun Dollars (resort credit) through 19APR09. Anthony Bowen, vice president and managing director of the resort said: "In this economy we are going the extra mile, like we do daily with our resort service, to ensure vacationers can afford a luxury vacation. By moving to Par, we are essentially offering about a 20 per cent savings to Canadians on our accommodations. Plus they can enjoy Sun Dollar savings, which translates to 50 per cent of their vacation in resort credit. This is a win-win offer to travellers looking to escape to the Caribbean sunshine and an upscale resort this winter." The property's new Sun Dollars provides resort credit at Windjammer Landing for spa treatments; room upgrades (pending space); fine wine, food and beverage, plus activities like golf; Zip Lining through the rainforest, horseback riding and scuba diving, to name a few. The amount of Sun Dollars each guest receives is based at 50 per cent of the cost paid for their resort accommodations. Nightly resort rates based on double occupancy start at $350 for the new Anthurium Lily Suites; $550 for the new Hibiscus Jacuzzi Suites; and starting rates for a two-bedroom villa with private plunge pool begin at $750. www.eliteislandvacations.com CONQUEST RIVIERA CANCUN Conquest Vacations has special offers for Riviera Cancun, Mexico for specific January 2009 departures. Secrets Capri Riviera Cancun is an adults only, all-inclusive, 5-star, beachfront property. The Conquest offer includes free unlimited golf at Playa Mujeres Golf Club (transfers extra), unlimited domestic and premium drinks plus waiter service at the pool and beach and 24-hour room service. The flights are operated by SkyService. The 7-night offers on the dates below also include a $200USD Resort Credit per room per stay, $100USD Spa Treatment Credit, $60USD for 1 Romantic Dinner per stay, $40USD Premium Wine Credit at any resort restaurant. A Deluxe Room departing 06JAN09 or 13JAN09 is $1459 per person double, a Junior Suite departing 10JAN09 is $1599 and a Deluxe Oceanview Room departing 11JAN09 is $1,719 plus taxes and fees of $267. Space is limited, call us for details. www.conquestvacations.com Europe and make some great new friends than on our beautiful new ships," says Nicole De Wilde, the company's vice-president of sales and marketing for North America. "Plus you get the privacy of your own spacious cabin -- all at no extra cost," said De Wilde. And, she added, it's a wonderful opportunity for two friends travelling together to each have their own cabin. Scenic Tours firmly believes there's nothing more romantic than their Moselle and Rhine Escapade: a three-night stay in Paris, combined with a sevennight cruise through some of the most beautiful scenery in Germany. Until now. It has just announced that it will add on a three-night stay in beautiful Prague -- free of charge. One of Europe's cultural centres, the City of 100 Spires has attracted and enchanted thousands of visitors, particularly in recent years. They are charmed by the historic centre, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the vibrant cultural scene and architecture ranging from the Baroque to the postmodern. During their free stay, Scenic Coming soon..... Visit McTavish At: www.mctavishtravel.com Tours' passengers will be guests of the prestigious, five-star Radisson SAS Alcron Hotel, located near Wenceslaus Square (the commercial and social centre of the city) and surrounded by historic landmarks and trendy restaurants. And they'll enjoy the services of an expert Scenic Tours escort on a guided, walking tour and traditional dinner. The complimentary tour extension, worth $2,650 per couple, is valid on sailings of June 22 and June 26, 2009. Equally exciting, is the threenight stay in Paris. Accommodation is provided by the famous and stylish Scribe Hotel and a guided tour of the city and evening exploration of Montmartre are included. The seven-night cruise is on board a luxurious new Scenic Tours "space ship," featuring generously-proportioned public areas and cabins (upgrades featuring furnished balconies are available), wine served with lunch and dinner, and several shore excursions included. The cruise will take you deep into the heart of medieval Germany, past tranquil vineyards and ancient villages. The Moselle and Rhine Escapade is priced from $4,040 Cdn. per person (airfare not included). For more information, visit www.scenictours.com, call 1-866689-8611, or see your travel agent. -- Sam Ion can be reached at sion10@cogeco.ca.