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31/12/2022

Lots of family and friends and acquaintances all across the globe! Happy New Year to one and all from myself and Josee!

16/11/2021

"COVID RELIEF"

Most of you who have been in the industry a long time will know us as NAR UKJ LTD, the true USA specialists for more than 40 years. But we are not here today to tell you all about us, that's for you to discover.
My wife and I own a small house in a little French village in the real South of France. It sleeps 4, one double sofa bed and two singles, ideal for a family for visiting. It is small and compact, just over 500 sq feet with a fully fitted kitchen and a bathroom.
There is WIFI with tv's in two rooms and the house is completely renovated. Photos will be available shortly.
Parking is within a 5-7 minute walk from the property.
The village of Florensac has two bars, two grocery stores, 4 bakers, a butcher, a few hairdressers and other shop amenities. There a few restaurants and snack bars too and a pizzeria. A launderette is close by as we do not have washer and dryer.
The house is fitted with lock box for easy entry.
Covid has hit everybody hard, especially our industry and we have decided to offer the property to bone fide travel trade staff...at a very special rate.
The rate basically covers our costs for electric, water, insurance, taxes and the departure cleaning fee.
4 days or less will be £90 and one week will be £130. First come first served.
Airports serving the area:
Montpellier with Easyjet, 40 minutes away.
Beziers with Ryanair 20 minutes away
Nimes with Ryanair 0ne hour away.
Within the area and driving distance:
Montpellier...a lovely bustling walking, city, a mini Paris.
St Guilhem le Desert, a 9th century village in the mountains..
Marseillan and its port, the oldest village in France!
Cirque de Navacelles
Medieval Pezenas with its Saturday market.
A day visit to see the famous Millau bridge and visit the Roquefort cheese caves
A day visit to visit the walled city of Carcassonne,.
Lots of vineyards to visit and wine taste.
The excellent golf courses of Cap d Agde and neighbouring Beziers
The Spanish border is just 2 hours away and the coastline in France before you reach there is stunning.
And last but no least, when it is sunny and warm.... beaches of Cap D Agde, Vias, Marseillan et al.
The house will be available from December 22nd of this year onwards.
If you visit, You may even get to share a drink with us at our villa nearby.
To request, send an e-mail to [email protected]
Stay safe and well everybody. Hope business has finally taken off for you.
Peter Mackness

28/06/2021

Almost 50 years ago, a good friend of mine, an Orlando hotelier, Bobby Duncan, decided to show me the real Florida. We travelled everywhere and most impressive to me was Captiva Island and Sanibel. It was unknown to the UK and European market and little did I know that in 1981, starting up my own business, NAR (North American Representatives), I would be appointed the European representative of South Seas Plantation, and Tween Waters Inn, Captiva Island.
40 years ago this July, in 1981, I travelled to meet up with the sales director John Boykin to discuss promotional plans. We sat and had breakfast at Capt’n Al’s., (now the Harourside Bar and grill) overlooking the yacht harbour and Marina. It was a Wednesday morning, July 29th. How do I remember? Well before us on tv they broadcast the wedding of Charles and Diana!
South Seas Plantation is very special. Over 100 years ago it was a key lime plantation. When you cross the Sanibel Causeway bridge and enter the complex you realize that this is genuine Florida, an island dream. You are surrounded by 300 acres of wildlife preserve with dolphins and manatee often paying a visit.
There are all types of accommodation from the regular rooms at harbourside to three bedroom villas. There are so many things to do and see, from kayaking and sailing, bicycling, golf and tennis (for those who remember, Wimbledon winner, Virginia Wade was the tennis pro there for some time).
There’s fishing too and shelling is popular with families who walk the 2.5 miles of the private pristine beach. Much of the property was destroyed by hurricane Charley in 2004 but was re-built and updated some 18 months afterwards in 2006.
By 1982, I had introduced the property to the 3 main tour operators of that era, Relionus travel, Americana Holidays and American Express, run by my pal Colin Collins and sales took off. The UK had finally discovered this paradise resort.
Agents may find information and rates on the property on our new website, www.floridahotelstore.com. The system is live so agents may book on line. We encourage all agents to sign up to the new site!

A few sample rates are shown here:

From February 18th to April 23rd, 2022

7 nights for 2 people – 1 Bedroom villa – £2399 inclusive of tax.

7 nights for 2 people – Harbourside Guest room - £2469 inclusive of tax

7 nights for 2 people – One bedroom Beach villa - £3019 inclusive of tax

To be paid locally is the resort fee of approx. £17 per person.
Of course agents will receive a commission on the above rates.

For questions please call our Ascot office on 01344 890400 or drop us an e-mail at [email protected] .

03/05/2021

Wow. May 2021! This time 50 years ago, 1971, I was living in Brussels and working as an interpreter, preparing for the World Diabetes Congress. I hated it and took the decision to leave and seek elsewhere. A job was posted in "Le Soir" , operations manager at Continental Trailways, a subsidiary of Holiday Inns. I attended the interview conducted by a Dutchman, Aubert van Engelen, who tried not to hire me and a Frenchman, Jean Faure who was leaving for ITT Sheraton corporation. Jean and I spoke French and Aubert tried to outwit me with his lousy German and Spanish. I knew I had the job and went out to celebrate, met an American, Chuck Lynch who was studying psychology at ULB. We drank til late and on arrival home I had a telegram to start work the next morning. Chuck became a life long friend until he passed away just a few years ago. That next day was the start of 50 great years in USA travel. By my mid twenties I became MD for Europe for the company. Trailways pioneered travel to the USA from overseas. Such great memories of them, the employees there and of thousands of people that I have met in the travel industry over the decades. and it has not ended just yet! I continue to work and sell what really is a hobby! Let's hope that Covid is very soon a thing of the past and we in the travel industry can actively once again promote my two favourite destinations, the USA and Canada. Thanks Trailways for giving me the opportunity!
Hopefully facebook do not prevent me from posting the song recorded by an Irish group called the Johnstons in the early seventies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Ar025J8ZHk

Hey Travel Agents, do contact us for your tailor made itineraries. Our UK and USA offices are there to help. It's our experience that counts! e-mail me: [email protected] or [email protected].

09/04/2021

WATER PARKS - SPLISH SPLASH!!!

As in the words of the Celine Dion song, it's all coming back to me.

Some of you will remember, it all started with Wet 'n Wild, a crazy water park on I-Drive. I sold my first tickets for the attraction in 1977, I can recall a very pretty Sales Manager, Gail Kohle and the crazy John Seeker, head of Sales, a real character and plenty of wild stories to write about him. Wet 'n Wild was an instant hit. In 1978 Wild Waters opened at Silver Springs near Ocala, it was part of ABC attractions and for a number of years in the 80's I represented ABC in Europe, appointed by a great friend of mine Dave Warren, who sadly succumbed to a boating accident in Lake County.

In 1986 along came the Larson brothers, they opened Larson's lodge and within the hotel grounds was Water Mania, a great family water complex that entertained tens of thousands of families over the years before its demise in 2005 when the Larsons sold off their businesses.

All along Disney had their water parks, then Sea World opened Aquatica and Universal Volcano Bay. In between a hotel on International drive, Coco Key, re-created the Larson family concept with a water park on site.

More stories to come on all the water parks but for today it is the turn of the new kid on the block: ISLAND H20

The live video and the photo gallery is all you need to tell you about the park. Tickets are available through TTTANDT at a cost of just £37 per person! Commissionable to agents of course.

Here's a link to the park : https://www.sunsetwalk.com/island-h2o-live-water-park/

It's massive and it's fun and it's also part of the Margaritaville Orlando Resort , a great place to stay. There will be a feature in the near future on Margaritaville, agents may book this property through our new website www.floridahotelstore.com, launching in the next two weeks! Be sure to sign up!

Stay safe! And have fun!

10/03/2021

THE CityPASSES - 2021-2022

GET READY.... Start booking your tours and attractions now for later in the year for your traveling customers. Check out our website for all our offers.

One of the best ways to get around the major cities without having to sift through a slew of tours and attractions is the CityPASS!
It's well priced, it is convenient and it is easy to use. For the first timer, we would highly recommend.
For details of what's included please visit the website
www.tttandt.com

NEW YORK Adult Child 3-12 Combined Regular Admission Price £169 £156 CityPASS Retail £101 £83

BONUS BONUS BONUS......Travel Agency Staff..... on the New York CityPASS

In addition to the 10% commission, you, the travel agent receives a £5 MARKS & SPENCER's GIFT voucher for each adult you sell and £3 per child.

ATLANTA Adult Child 3-12
Combined Regular Admission Price £103 £92 CityPASS Retail £62 £51 COMMISSION 10%
BOSTON Adult Child 3-12
Combined Regular Admission Price £103 £92 CityPASS Retail £89 £70
COMMISSION 10%
SAN FRANCISCO Adult Child 3-12
Combined Regular Admission Price £101 £72 CityPASS Retail £56 £42
COMMISSION 10%
CityPASS is a registered trademark of City Pass, Inc and the excsluive property of City Pass, Inc.

CALL US ON 01344890400 or visit our website. We sell accommodation too via our parent company, NAR UK LTD, ABTA and in business since 1981 with a USA office to assist you!

10/03/2021

WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN AND DOLPHIN RESORT

AGENCY STAFF SPECIAL

This award-winning property is a deluxe hotel located within Walt Disney World, and featuring its own entrance into EPCOT Center. The property features 17 restaurants and lounges, a white sand beach, two health clubs, nearby golf and many Disney benefits. Now through December 23, 2021, AGENCY STAFF can benefit from a familiarization rate starting at GBP109 per night (Aug 14 to Sep 24, 2021) and GBP125 per night (Sep 25 to Dec 23, 2021) including tax. There is a resort fee payable locally, direct to the hotel. The reservations have to be booked by our company (please contact me at [email protected]) and proof of employment at either a travel agency or a tour operator will be required.

UK agents may call NAR UK LTD (ABTA) in Ascot on 01344 890400 or e-mail Tony@tttant,com

08/03/2021

Just over 50 years ago I took what I thought to be a temporary position with Continental Trailways, a Texas, USA based bus company who pioneered "Visit USA" Travel as far back as 1954 when they opened an office in Amsterdam! For the first time in 1971, I travelled to the USA and took the bus, to live the Trailways experience, the Golden Eagle service from New York City to Dallas. And here I am, still selling the USA and Canada as holiday destinations.

Seeing Dallas, I realised how Texas likes to do things in a much bigger way, I was there during the Pan American Livestock exposition and was invited to the Circle T ranch for a small BBQ, some 5000 people. I even got to go horse back riding with the owner's 23 year old daughter....hummm. Over the years I have got to know Texas in depth, making many friends, one of whom sadly, a lovely guy called Don Digby has since passed away. Don represented the city of Grapevine that lies between Ft Worth, Dallas, and the airport. In 1971 the FT Worth airport was not yet open, Love Field being the main landing spot. I have a story to tell about DFW when it opened but that's for another time, or perhaps it will make it to my book.

Today there is a service between DFW and Grapevine, Texrail offers a service to downtown Grapevine and on to Ft Worth. It costs just $2.50 at the time of going to press. So what's there to do in Grapevine, well there's shopping, dining, wineries, museums, nightlife, theatres and shows, sports, spas and outdoor adventures, great for all families.

The Grapevine Vintage Railroad - located in the heart of Historic Downtown Grapevine - offers a unique experience on authentic 1920s Victorian coaches. There's the Texas Star Dinner Theatre, and In the heart of Historic Downtown Grapevine, you'll find the beautifully restored art deco-style Palace Arts Center, home to the Palace Theatre and the Lancaster Theatre. Or step into the pioneer past to
learn about Grapevine and the city's heritage by visiting Nash Farm. Purchased by Thomas Jefferson Nash in 1859, this historic landmark brings history to life through exhibits, interpretive programs and touchable displays.
Texas is the fifth largest wine producing state in the U.S., and Grapevine has served as a trendsetter and leader with award-winning wineries and winemakers. Whilst visiting, you can tour one of the city's many wineries, even enjoy a festival dedicated to Texas wine or sample a local award-winning wine. For those interested in exploring Grapevine's award-winning winery tasting rooms and restaurants via the comfort of air conditioning, book a bus tour with Grapevine Wine Tours. Each classic lunch or dinner tour offers stops at two wineries and a three-course meal at a great restaurant. Or book a group tour (10 or more), and have the bus to yourselves, as well as an itinerary that's uniquely suited to you.

On the Grapevine Food Tour, join a local lover of food and wine for a three-hour walking tour on beautiful and historic Main Street. Experience the "tastes of Texas" with samplings of Texas wines, Texas dishes and other tasty treats! Grapevine is the Christmas Capital of Texas too, well worth a visit during the festive season.

Need to get outdoors, there is Lake Grapevine with a sprawling 8,000 acres, it is a center for boating, water-skiing, wind surfing, fishing and camping. With a beautiful rolling shoreline and more than nine miles of wilderness trails, Lake Grapevine is one of the finest hiking and biking destinations in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.

As for accommodation, there is plenty to suit all pockets. We will gladly introduce you to some of them.

For more information on Grapevine, why not visit here https://www.grapevinetexasusa.com/ or contact us for more information.

Enjoy!

17/02/2021

So you’re in Orlando and you’re thinking that Florida is all about beaches and theme parks… but hang on: there’s history here too! In fact, Florida boasts the U.S.’s oldest city: St Augustine!
It’s only about 2 hours drive from Orlando, but it’s centuries away! This is a town that was founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers, with the intention of building a fort there that would protect their sea route to the Caribbean. In fact, that fort still exists, it’s called Castillo de San Marcos and is considered a national monument. Ticket prices to explore this fort are approximately $15 per person and are valid for 7 days.
St Augustine is of course lots more than just a fort: visit the St Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum, also the Lightner Museum… there’s also the open air Spanish settlement museum called the Ponce de Leon’s Fountain of Youth, the Old Jail… Stroll along Saint George Street to find not only beautiful historic buildings, but also lots of shopping and places to enjoy food & drink! The Colonial Quarter has informative guided tours led by costumed guides, and yes… more shops and restaurants!
For something quite different, visit the St. Augustine Wild Reserve for an up-close look at exotic animals: this is in fact a sanctuary for unwanted exotic animals including mountain lions, bears, leopards, even an African lion that once belonged to Michael Jackson! This is located some 15 minutes or so from historic St Augustine.
Remember too that St Augustine is in Florida, and Florida means sun and beaches, so even here, you can relax and soak in the sun. Visit in December for Florida’s largest Christmas lights display! In fact, Flagler College, also one of St Augustine’s attractions, is a perfect example of these magical Christmas lights, both inside and out!
There’s no shortage of eateries in St Augustine… one of our frequent haunts is Hurricane Patties, a waterfront restaurant serving lots of seafood specialties and a pretty amazing Bloody Mary! But that’s just one, so you’ll have to discover your own favourite when you go…
You can visit St Augustine as a one day excursion from Orlando… another option is to stay overnight so that you’re not rushed and you can enjoy a nice evening there, and perhaps enjoy a bit of the beach the next day prior to your return to Central Florida.
And now, just for a little tease, I’ll tell you that Savannah, GA, is another amazing old city just about 2.5 hours from St Augustine… perhaps worth a 3 night excursion away from Central Florida when next you travel there? Something to think about!!

A one day excursion to St Augustine on tttandt.com is GBP47 per person gross at 10%!

17/02/2021

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