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Agent/Consultant SUMMER 2013 Newsletter

Joan Greene, ACC Jana Tooley -Millan Rio Vista San Feancisco

In spite of all of the disturbing news about our economy, we are pleased that our offices have had a busy spring making travel dreams come true. And, we want to thank you who have recommended All Occasion Travel to others. Without your good words, we could not be as successful. Word of mouth is by far the best advertisement and we sincerely appreciate it. Since our spring newsletter, we have made some changes in our agency; adding a new office, a new consultant and enhanced concierge features that enable us to act as your personal travel concierge, with door-to-door service, day tours, excursions, fine dining, theater tickets, car rental, drivers/guides and more. And, we are opening an office in Napa. Although it will be a full service office, it will specialize in wine country activities. Our new consultant's name is Marge Layne and some of you are privileged to already know her. And, finally, , we are embarking on an other form of advertising and adding a bit of fun by sponsoring a bocce ball team in Rio Vista: The All Occasion Travel "Aces". Sorry the picture doesn't do them justice.Joan, Jana and Marge recently returned from their annual travel agents' convention where they completed their continuing education for the year. This is necessary to retain our affiliation with American's Travel Cos. Now, please allow us a minute to brag. While there, Jana was honored by Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines as the ATC agent booking the most cruises for the year 2012 and Joan was presented a plaque by ATC for her "outstanding sales" for the same period.

Back: Dave, Connie, Bob, Marlene, Carolyn, Bob, Tony and PeteFront: Judy, Joan and Dorothy

Missing: Kevin and Anna

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In late March, our loyal All Occasion Travel Cruise Group, cruised the Caribbean, Since the cruise departed from New Orleans, we added a few days in New Orleans prior to boarding that added a special flavor to this trip and I would highly recommend it.The articles in this issue are varied. First, to answer your questions about the safest places for women to travel see page 2.since single travel is gaining popularity, we have a couple of items on page 2; one the best destinations for female travelers and the other a brief note on single supplements, Some of Joan's best values for the year re on Page 3, and Jana;s pick for 2014 is on Page 4. And, " A Little of This and a Lot of That" starts on Page 5, Let's get started...

Best Destinations for Female Travelers

If you travel often, you understand that the world is mostly safe and that people are mostly good. If you don't, well, it's easy to hear sensational stories about rape and murder abroad and convince yourself it's safer to stay home in bed. Women are particularly prone to this, mainly because we have added concerns about our health and safety abroad. While it's true that bad things happen even in the safest corners of the globe, by and large these countries top our list for female-friendly hotspots.

2. New Zealand: In addition to being one of the most visually stunning destinations on the planet, New Zealand is also one of the safest. The land of the long white cloud is full of friendly people, in a paradise where sheep outnumber the locals and hitchhiking is a widely used method of getting from one place to the other. Check Out: Wellington (north island) if you like cities, and Mt. Cook (south island) for jaw-dropping natural scenery.

3. Thailand: Thailand is one of my favorite places on the planet, not only because of it's beauty and culture, but because women here are running the show. Many hostels, bars, restaurants and tour companies are owned and operated by women, which is refreshing to see. The government also does its part -- in Chiang Mai, for example, the Thai government operates a rehabilitation program for female inmates that teaches them skills in massage so that they will be able to find work upon release. If you're heading to Thailand, be sure to check out our guidebook on the country! Check Out: Northern Thailand, including the city of Chiang Mai and Pai, a small hippie mountain town.

3. South Korea: The education system offered in South Korea is impressive, with a 2010 UNESCO study showing a literacy rate of more than 98 percent for women over the age of 15. That, combined with the fact that it's a relatively safe and easy place to travel, makes South Korea high on our list. And it's not just us -- thousands of expat women call South Korea their home, working as English teachers who help to mentor tomorrow's generation of women. Check Out: Seoul, for one of the world's most interesting cities, and Jeju Province for gorgeous beaches. If you're looking for ancient culture, don't miss Gyeongju.

4. Iceland: Iceland ranked No. 1 in a recent survey by Newsweek and The Daily Beast, which examined the laws, health rates, education level, employment and amount of women in politics in 165 countries. The natural scenery is stunning, and there are only 300,000 residents in the small country. Check Out: South Iceland, for the otherworldly glaciers, volcanoes and waterfalls.

5. Canada: Canada is consistently ranked as one of the happiest countries in the world for women to live. It's beautiful, has a low crime rate, and offers free health care, which is especially important for women. Check Out: Vancouver, a fun city with friendly people. The islands off of Vancouver are also gorgeous, and make for a fun weekend getaway on the ferry.

Single Travel

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Many single people don't travel simply because of the single supplements most travel companies charge. So, we asked hundreds of travel suppliers if, they have accommodations for singles. And, if not, do they have a no charge or low charge policy for a single supplement. Happily, we found some affordable cruise and land travel for singles. Of course, since there is the problem of availability, your travel plans must be arranged well in advance to secure them.

Call us today and start packing!

Just Announced . Princess Cruise specials from June to September feature 7-day cruises starting at $744 and 10-day cruises, including

one night each at Denali Wilderness & Mt. Mckinley lodges and Anchorage for $1,490 P/P.

JOAN'S PICK FOR 2013 SPECIAL VALUE 7 Day Rome and Splendors of Sorrento

Visit Rome, Sorrento, Capri, Pompeii, Amalfi, and Positano

Dates: Available between June '13 to Dec '13Rates Start at $859.

Single Supplement only $229

Package Includes: 3 nights in Rome at the Quirinale Hotel, including breakfast. 3 nights in Sorrento at the Astoria Hotel, including breakfast. Visit of Naples and Pompeii. One Dinner in Sorrento. Transfers between Rome, Naples, and Sorrento.

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CALL JOAN AT 707-374 - 2440 OR E-MAIL ALLOCCATIONTRVL@AOL.COM TO BOOK THIS PACKAGE

“The cool thing about being famous is traveling. I have always wanted to travel across seas, like to Canada and stuff.” -- Britney Spears, American pop star

"Airplane travel is nature’s way of making you look like your passport photo.”.Al Gore, environmental activist

JANA'S PICK FOR 2014 GROUP CRUISE

12 Nights -Italy & Greek Isles Cruise - October 2, 2014Celebrity Equinox _ A Solstice Class Ship

The Solstice Class was named "Best Cruise Ships" by Frommer's 2012

Cruise Ports Departing from Barcelona, Spain; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Naples, Italy; Santorini, Greece; Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; Mykonos, Greece; Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Valletta, Malta; Barcelona, Spain

Pricing (does not include air or travel protection): Veranda (Category 2-B)- $2,229 + taxes $118.77 = $2,347.77 (installment plan - $250 deposit with

equal monthly installments=

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Ocean View Stateroom (Category 8)-$2,074 + taxes $118.77 = $2,192.77 (installment plan - $250 deposit with equal monthly installments)

Now More for SinglesIf you don't want to travel alone, to special destinations or on cruises or tours that don't give a single guest a price break, we are compiling a list of persons who would like a travel companion. This is not a dating service. More about this on our website.

If you are not receiving our twice-a-month newsletter showing 1,000 to 2,000 travel specials. Please let us know and we will see that you do.

A little of this and a lot of ThatAmeAmerican Offers Earlier Boarding To Those Who Don't Use Overhead

Bins...American will allow passengers with only one personal carry-on item that fits under the seat in front of them" to board before Group 2 coach-class boarding. American expects the new boarding process, effective system wide, will "save overall boarding time" and speed departures. While AA generally charges for a first checked bag, "with the new boarding process, customers who wish to board early before Group 2 can gate-check their carry-on bag at no charge,"

VolcVolcano House Hotel Reopens On The Big Island...Three years have passes since this world-famous hotel at the summit of Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano began renovations. As of June, the Volcano House, which dates back to 1846 and is located within a UNESCO World Heritage Site, has been completely restored. The National Park Service invested $4 million and the owners an additional $3 million to upgrade its 33 guest rooms and public spaces. The unique hotel offers panoramic views of the steaming Halema'uma'u Crater from its "crater view" rooms, as well as of Mauna Loa Volcano, and the lush rainforests of Hawaii Volcanos National Park.

TourTourists Rescued From Iceberg Picnic...A group of U.S. tourists found themselves floating away on on ice last week after stopping for a relaxing picnic on a glacier. The Fjallsárlón glacial lagoon in East Iceland is a popular spot for travellers, so the group decided it would be fun to set up some chairs and enjoy their lunch in this unusual location. But a section of ice they were sitting on broke off and started drifting away, putting them in potential danger. One of the party managed to jump of the ice and call for help. When rescuers finally arrived, the floating picnic party was 10 meters off shore sitting calmly on their chairs waiting to be saved.

rnival Is Looking For Britain`s "Funniest" Family...Carnival Cruise Lines is seeking Britain's "funnest" family to rate its on-board facilities. New to cruise holidays, or an old hand looking for a challenge? Carnival Cruise Lines has launched a search for Britain's "funnest" family to test its ships and on board experiences. Sampling cruises in the Caribbean and Mediterranean, the family will provide feedback on the food, entertainment and cabins for Carnival's product-development team. The role has been created to help Carnival meet the demands of British families and to ensure that the line's facilities and activities are delivering the required fun factor. Families with fathers who tell the best jokes, mothers who can rate the spas, and children keen on sports and activities are what Carnival is looking for.

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G Adventures Launches New Amazon Riverboat... G Adventures is increasing its capacity on the Amazon River by more than 30% with the launch of a newly refurbished, purpose-built vessel for 2013. The Queen Violet can carry 32 passengers in 16 cabins that are all outside facing and designed for viewing the wildlife, communities and villages along the river as guests cruise through the rainforest. The Queen Violet has large open deck spaces where briefings with naturalists take place during voyages. Each journey along the Amazon includes visits to local villages where travelers learn about local life from schooling to handicrafts, and spend some time with a local family. The new Amazon Riverboat sails the Amazon Riverboat Adventure itinerary. This nine-day trip from Lima is priced from $1500 per person, for departures from May 2013 - January 2014. Included are return flights from Lima to Iquitos, six nights aboard the Queen Violet Amazon riverboat with meals, two nights in comfort hotels with breakfast, arrival transfer, canopy walkway excursion in Pacaya-Samiria National Reserve, and launches and land excursions with G Adventures' naturalist team.

Virgin America Tops Consumer Reports Annual Survey Of US AirlinesConsumer Reports said its readers gave Virgin America a satisfaction score of 89, based on the experiences of 16,663 subscribers on 31,732 flights from January 2012 to January 2013. Tied for second were Southwest Airlines and JetBlue Airways at 85. Spirit Airlines took the last spot with a score of 50. 

Cuba Cruise To Start Sailing December 16...Cuba Cruise will make its first sailing on December 16 using Louis Cristal as its ship. The seven night cruise will sail around Cuba and continue to March 24. Cuba Cruise ship circles around the island with itineraries starting in Havana and Montego Bay. You can board at either city. The 25,611 ton Louis Cristal has a yacht-like design with both staterooms and suites. Some have balconies and all have shower, bathroom, telephone, hairdryer and TV. The all-inclusive sailings will have Cuban entertainment and cuisine imported from Canada. Passengers will be able to visit six UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The ship calls at Holguin, Santiago de Cuba, Montego Bay, Cienfugeos & Trinidad, Puenta Francis and Havana.

Turkish Airlines Offer Free Air Miles For Doctors On Board...The British Medical Journal says in-flight emergencies occur at a rate of about one per every 11,000 passengers. Turkish Airlines has become the latest carrier to reward doctors with free air miles if they identify themselves when booking a flight. Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines also offer free air miles to doctors. They agree to help out if there is a medical emergency onboard. Although airline cabin crew do receive medical training, many prefer a GP or nurse to be present to administer drugs or conduct tests. The most common in-flight emergencies are minor conditions such as dizziness and gastric problems, which are often aggravated by altitude, fatigue, or consumption of alcohol and sedatives.

Chicago-O'Hare Will Be First US Airport To Offer Expedited Passport ScreeningChicago O'Hare will be the first airport in the United States to implement Automated Passport Control, a new technology designed to expedite customs clearance. The system was first implemented for U.S.-bound aircraft from Vancouver's airport. Automated Passport Control does not require pre-registration, is easy to use and maintains the highest levels of protection when it comes to the handling of personal data or information. As a result, travelers will experience shorter wait times, less congestion, and faster processing.

assengers Urged To Avoid Travel To The Bahamas!...A newspaper in the Bahamas has warned cruise ship passengers of the crime epidemic throughout the Bahamas. Because of increasing crime levels in Nassau, passengers are being warned  to stay on the cruise ships when the ships call on Nassau. There have been rapes of young women who go into the bars near the port, petty theft, snatch and grab robberies and violent crime. Just this past weekend U.K. Daily Mail reports that American Kyle Bruner was murdered in Nassau over the weekend while attempting to help another American tourist who was being mugged. The U.S. Department of State calls the crime level on New Providence Island, where Nassau is located, as "critical." Snatch-and-grab' crimes are common occurrences. The State Department says it has received reports of assaults, including sexual assaults, in casinos, outside hotels, and on cruise ships.

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vikg Viking River Cruises Announces Plans To Launch Ocean Cruise Line...Viking River Cruises, the industry's largest river cruise line, introduces a newocean-going cruise line. The news confirms long-time rumors about Viking's ambitions to expand into coastal cruising.  The first of two 47,000-ton, 900-passenger newbuilds is slated to debut in spring 2015. They'll be constructed at a cost of about $350 million to $400 million.  The coastal line will occupy a niche that travel agents call "premiumcruising" occupied by lines such as Oceania Cruises, Azamara and Windstar. These lines operate small to medium ships that offer contemporary choices such as larger suites, big spas and restaurant variety. They also feature itineraries that include out-of-the-way ports and marquee stops. Service and cuisine are typically outstanding on these lines. at prices well below those found on luxury lines.

gadgets. All those creature comforts and amenities come at a price, of course. Fliers can rent the chairs for about $12 an hour using a credit card. The airport says it's the first in the world to use the Finnish-designed "GoSleep" pods. Ten pods are already in place in two of the airport's terminals, with 35 more to be added later this year.

Boarding Pass ID Shows If You Can Zip Through Airport Security...Eligible Delta Air Lines, United Continental, and US Airways travelers who have been approved for TSA PreCheck expedited security will begin to see a unique identifier on their boarding passes this week. The goal of the new identifier is to help qualified travelers route themselves to the dedicated PreCheck lanes at the nation's 40 participating airports. Delta and US Airways passengers will see "TSA Precheck" on their paper boarding passes and the TSA PreCheck logo on mobile boarding passes. United fliers will see the PreCheck logo on both paper and mobile boarding passes. Some types of boarding passes, such as those stored in Apple's Passbook feature, may not support the notification feature at this time. The identifier will still print on boarding passes even if the airport a traveler is departing from doesn't have dedicated PreCheck lanes. To help avoid confusion in this case, the TSA has advised checking the list of participating airports, which is updated frequently.

SeaWorld Orlando Has A New Attraction Antarctica: Empire Of The PenguinSeaWorld Orlando has opened its all-new attraction, Antarctica: Empire of the Penguin.

Antarctica has icebergs, snowcaps and howling winds to greet guests. Visitors will alsomeet a very special penguin named Puck, and it's through his eyes that they'll learn

about penguin life and the dangers and beauty of this frozen land. On board a first-of-its-kind trackless, all-family adventure ride, guests become one with the storyline as they follow Puck's adventures. Each mobile simulator ride car allows guests to choose one of two levels of exploration, Wild Expedition or Mild Expedition for various degrees of ride intensity. Designers say each version has multiple variations for a feeling of

unpredictability, just like the continent of Antarctica. And when they step off the ride,SeaWorld guests will find themselves among a colony of Adelie, gentoo, king androckhopper penguins in a 30-degree habitat filled with wind, snow, rock and chilly water.

And that, if you were wondering, is what makes Antarctica the coldest theme park attraction in Orlando. New technologies combine to create a freezing - but dry - climate, allowing guests to spend time in the penguins' amazing world.

Best Western First Hotel Chain To Enter Myanmar...Best Western International unveiled plans that will see it launch its brand in Myanmar (Burma). The chain has signed an agreement that will see it take over the management of the Green Hill Hotel, a modern new property located in the heart of Myanmar's largest city, Yangon. Myanmar's government is now allowing foreign investment in the country. The six-month-old Green Hill Hotel features 189 light, contemporary rooms and suites, and will now be operated by Best Western International under its mid-scale Best Western brand.

Holland America's Nieuw Amsterdam Rescues Two Sailors...A week ago the Nieuw Amsterdam received a call from the U.S. Coast Guard Rescue Coordination Center at Norfolk, Va., regarding a mayday signal it had received from sailing yacht Embla, which was disabled and adrift. The ship diverted from its course and arrived on the scene at 9 p.m. local time. The ship then took the two men off their sailboat. The men were taken aboard Nieuw Amsterdam following a security check and provided food and accommodations. They will disembark in the next port of call at the Azores. When the call

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came through the ship was approximately 600 miles east of Bermuda on its trans-Atlantic crossing to Europe, and sailing yacht Embla was approximately 35 nautical miles south-southwest of the cruise ship.

Van Gogh Museum Reopens In Amsterdam...The Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam has reopened after a seven-month renovation. The museum kicked off with a new exhibition "Van Gogh At Work," an exhibition that shows the tortured artist's working methods right down to his paints, brushes and other tools. There is a self portrait in which the artist painted himself behind a canvas, brushes and palette in hand. On loan from the Musee d'Orsay in Paris, are an actual palette and paints that Van Gogh used. They were preserved by Dr. Paul-Ferdinand Gachet, the physician who treated the artist in the final months before his 1890 suicide. 145 paintings and sketches are on display, almost double the museum's usual collection. A highlight is the display of two versions of Van Gogh's famed yellow "Sunflowers," hung on either side of a green-dominated portrait he painted known as "La Berceuse." A surviving letter, written  by Van Gogh, he indicated that he intended the paintings, which usually hang in three different museums, to be displayed that way. The museum displays a replica of part of the letter, which shows sketches of the three paintings in miniature. With the reopening of the museum, all three of the city's biggest art museums are open for the first time in years. The Rijksmuseum, or national museum, which houses national treasures and many of the greatest masterpieces of painters such as Rembrandt van Rijn, Johannes Vermeer and Jan Steen, opened in April after an epic 10-year, top-to-bottom overhaul. The Van Gogh Museum receives a million visitors a year and is known for long lines, but it has now started a new Internet reservation system that aims to smooth the flow of traffic over the day.

AlitaAtalia Baggage Handlers Arrested For Stealing From Passengers BagsDozens of baggage handlers working for Alitalia have been arrested in an operation to clamp down on suitcase thefts. 20 baggage handlers were arrested in dawn raids across the country and another 57 workers were brought in for questioning. The raids followed a year long surveillance operation at eight airports across Italy but Rome was the main target. Thousands of Euros' of items were stolen from suitcases which had been forced open after being taken from aircraft baggage holds. Police said bottles of alcohol, cash and electronic goods as well as designer clothes were among items taken by the thieves who worked in unison with other baggage handlers across Italy in Milan, Naples, Venice and Lamezia Terme often sharing information on the best techniques to steal suitcases. Surveillance cameras had been installed inside baggage holds on planes to catch those breaking open suitcases.

Two Carnival cruise ships pick up people in rafts...21 people were plucked from rafts off the Florida coast this week by two cruise ships. Officer Mark Barney told CNN authorities were trying to determine whether the individuals would be sent home. He declined to disclose their country of origin, but supposition is from Cuba. Eight refugees were picked up Thursday afternoon by the Disney Wonder about 45 miles from Key West. The Carnival Conquest rescued the other 13 Friday afternoon in the same vicinity, CNN said. Carnival said that group was comprised of Cubans.

TheThey say that New Zealand is beautiful and I do not know - because after 22 hours on a plane any land mass would be beautiful - Lewis Black, comedian.

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