King Travel Service, Inc.

COMING EVENTS IN 2008 FOR THE MONTH OF:

January	February	March	April	May	June
July	August	September	October	November	December

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Coming Events From King Travel Service.

King Travel Service is constantly planning new trips to exciting destinations. We believe travel should be comfortable, enriching, exciting, fun and safely conducted. We have teamed up with some of the finest travel companies in our country and suppliers overseas.

Collette Vacations is one of our best partners in delivering the finest quality while keeping prices within reach for as many as possible enthusiastic travelers. We are here to serve you and we look forward to hearing from you.

Welcome onboard!

Sincerely,
Inger King, President
King Travel Service Inc.

Feb 4-14-2009: We are pleased to offer the Norwegian Gem" sailing from NYC to the exotic Southern Caribbean Ports of call are : St Thomas - Antigua - Barbados - St Maarten - Tortola, plus two days of cruising at the beginning and end, giving you time to relax and enjoy your luxury liner. . GREAT RATES AVAILABLE from $1499.00 per person double for interior rooms. What a way to beat the winter blues!!!

March 12-28-2009: Treasures of Angkor Wat and Viet Nam -A Smithsonian Journey that we are sharing with Collette Vacations in a journey of a lifetime, Highlights include Bangkok - Angkor Wat (with those amazing temples) - Hanoi - Hoi an - Ho Chi Minh City - Hanlon Bay - the Mekong Delta. 17 days - 33 meals and endless fascinating sights and experiences. Cost is $4929.00 per person double. Valid passport and visas required.For this trip we request a deposit of $750.00 to accompany reservations with balance due 65 days prior to departure In addition to a valid passport (six months beyond travel dates) this trip also requires visas, app. cost $85.00 for Viet Nam and $20.00 for Cambodia. Two photos required for each visa. Detailed itinerary is available upon request.

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March 22: Choice of "South Pacific" and " The Lion King" Details by August 15, 2008.

Magnificent Cities of Central & Eastern Europe - 14 Days, 18 Meals - Tour departs April 19, 2009

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April 2009 - More still in the works- we’ll have the details in next edition of our Events List.

May 31 2009: The Jersey Boys on Broadway. 8 AM departure - 9 PM return. Orchestra or front mezzanine seats and transportation at a per person cost of $195.00. Deposit of $100.00 required at time of booking with balance by Apr 15, 2009

Coming soon

Aug 5th: Tanglewood on Parade: 3 PM departure -1 AM return. Great seats in the Shed at Tanglewood, incredible concert climaxing with the 1812 overture, topped off by canon fire and fire works over the valley. $109.00 per person. An annual favorite.
THIS IS THE PREMIER EVENT OF THE TANGLEWOOD SEASON!!! TICKETS ARE LIMITED, CONTACT US SOON!

Aug 17th: "Tribute to Lenny" at Tanglewood - John Williams and Boston Pops Orchestra are presenting a "Tribute to Lenny" (Lynard Berstein) on the 100th Aniversary of his birth.

Additional Keith Lockheart and the Boston Pops Orchestra present Brian Stoke Micheal (Baratone) at Tanglewood on Parade. The trip cost only $119.00 departing from Norwich at 3:30PM and returning at 1:00AM.

Aug 24th: Saratoga Racing - Watch the Thoroughbreds run in one of the country’s most elegant surroundings. 7:30 AM departure - 10 PM return. Transportation, admission and grand stand seats all for only $69.00 p.p. A fun and relaxing day, and yes, we will make meal stops in both directions.

Sept 17-21: Visit Washington DC - Bedford and Richmond, Va. A remarkable combination of WW2 Memorials and Monuments - history brought to life and then a day to just relax and enjoy beautiful Richmond, steeped in Civil War History and remnants of an era long gone by, but some of the traditions live on and are there for us to experience and enjoy. Cost and detailed itinerary will be availble by the end of April.

September 17th: Connecticut Day at the "Big E" - Springfield, MA. 8:30 Departure from Noriwch with 9:00 PM return to Norwich. Admission and transportation cost is $55.00 per person and includes access to all buildings, the Sea Lion Splash, "Taste of Honey" and Esteban 3 PM shows. Grand Parade 5-6 PM. Demos, exhibits, Big E Super Circus etc. etc. (too many to list). Great for at least three generations with something special for everyone.

Sept 18 - October 3rd: Cruising the Yangtze River with Collette Vacations. Highlights include: Shanghai w/acrobatic show - the Yangtze River Cruise from Wuhan to Guilin - The Three Gorges - Reed Flute Caves (in Guilin, one of the most beautiful places the World has to offer) - Xian with the Terra Cotta warriors and horses - Beijing with the Great Wall - the Forbidden City, Tian an Men Square - and not to forget - an authentic Peking Duck Dinner! A great trip at $3999.00 per person double occupancy, including airfare from Boston.Fuel surcharge may be imposed at anywhere from $30 - $60.00 per person. Optional and very highly recommend trip cancellation and interruption waiver is offered at $235.00 per person.

Oct 12th: Concord NH featuring the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium and the NH Museum.8:00 AM departure from Norwich with arrival Concorde around 11:00 AM. Visit Planetarium, learn Christa’s Story, take a ride into Space - this is a great experience and one not to be missed. Sumptuous lunch at the Common Man Restaurant, continue to the Museum of New Hampshire and end up with a brief visit to the Granite State Candy and Ice Cream Shop. Leave Concorde around 5 and return to Norwich by 8:00 PM. Cost per person is $99.00 including transportation, lunch and admissions.

Oct 16-25: Discover Tuscany. Enjoy a relaxing six nights stay in Tuscany, birthplace of Italian Renaissance and home of many of the finest Italian wineries. Visit the Academy Gallery and Michel Angelo's famous statue of David. Sample delectable wines during a wine tasting near San Gimignano, a walled medieval town in Tuscany. Visit the breathtaking historic city of Siena and enjoy a guided tour of historic Assisi in the province of Perugia. Also visit the Basilica of St Francis, a World Heritage Site containing famous frescos by world renowned artists. We will also overnight in Rome at the beginning and end of our tour, offering an opportunity to see or revisit the Eternal City. A remarkable trip at $3149.00 per person double occupancy. Deposit of $400.00 must accompany reservations with balance due 60 days prior to departure. Detailed itinerary is available.

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Oct 22nd: New York Botanical Gardens and the Waldorf Astoria: 7 AM departure from Norwich with arrival at the Botanical Gardens around 9:45 AM. Narrated tram tour of the Gardens followed by time to enjoy some of the most special exhibits and your favorites. Also time for a light lunch (not included). 1:30 PM departure for the Waldorf Astoria where we will enjoy a guided tour from 2:30 - 3:30 PM followed by a 90 minute HIGH TEA. 5:30 PM departure from the Waldorf (sorry, we cannot stay) with return to Norwich around 8:30 PM. Cost per person is $149.00 subj. to fuel surcharges. $50.00 non refundable deposit with balance by Oct 1st.

Oct 31st - Nov 2nd: The Von Trapp Family Lodge in Stowe, Vermont;8 AM departure from Norwich, rest and lunch stops along the way. Arrival Stowe around 3:30 PM.

Extensive sightseeing in Stowe and surrounding areas Nov 1st, On return home Nov 2nd we will stop at the Friesians of Majesty in Townshend, VT (near Brattleboro) for a three hour visit, demonstration of and by the Royalty of the Equine World, carriage ride and refreshments. Return to Norwich around 9 PM.

Cost is $539.00 per person twin/double, $489.00 per person triple or quad and $679.00 single.

These rate include round trip transportation via Constitution Coach, two nights at the Von Trapp Family Lodge, two dinners and breakfasts at the Lodge, extensive sightseeing, refreshments during sightseeing in Stowe and at the Land of the Friesians, guided tour with local step on guide and services of yours truly as tour director. Deposit of $125.00 at time of booking with balance by Sept 15th.

November - 2008

Nov 16th: Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall. 8:00 AM departure from Norwich, time for lunch on your own, show time is 1:00 - 2:30 PM, excellent front mezzanine seats. Optional Stage door tour from 2:45 - 3:45 PM. 4:00 PM departure, dinner stop at Yonkers with return to Norwich by 9:00 PM. Cost for transportation and show tickets is $125 - w/back stage tour $135.00. The tour is very interesting, an absolute must for those with an interest in the operation and history of this majestic theater - 76 years of history , quite a bit of walking involved. We have 44 tickets to the show, 30 for the back stage tour. Please advise at time of booking if you wish to have the added feature.

Nov 30th: Post- Thanksgiving at Plymouth, including tour of the Plantation, dinner and visit to the Mayflower. 9:30 AM departure from Norwich with return by 9:30 PM. For those who have never experienced a Plymouth Plantation Thanksgiving , this is a must. Cost is $119.00 per person.

December - 2008

Dec 1st: Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall 8:30 AM departure - 11:30 AM arrival NYC. Time for a light lunch. Optional back stage tour 12:30 - 1:30 PM. Show time is 2:00 - 3:30 PM. Time for a visit to Rockefeller Center to see the lit Christmas Tree (easy walk) 4:30 PM departure from NYC, dinner stop at Yonkers from 5:30 - 7 :00 PM with return to Norwich around 9:00 PM. Cost is $125 for transportation and great front mezzanine seats. $135 will includude back stage stage tour. Fro both dates we request a 50% deposit at time of booking with balance due 30 days prior to departure.

Dec 20, Sat or Dec 21 Sun: Holiday Pops Concert in Symphony Hall, Boston. 8:30 AM departure from Norwich. 10:45 AM arrival Boston. Shopping time at the Prudential Center. 12:45 - 2:15 PM Lunch at Legal Seafood in the Prudential Center. 3:00 - 5:15 PM Holiday Concert by the Boston Pops in Symphony Hall where we have requested floor table seats or front balcony seats.. 7:30 PM return to Norwich. Cost per person estimated at $169.00 including transportation., lunch and good seats We will know confirmed date and seat locations by late Sept. Deposit of $75.00 with balance by Dec 1st.

Please note:We purchase all events tickets before we offer them to you It is therefore very important that you pay the stipulated deposit at time of reserving and the balance at least thirty days prior to departure. All events tickets are non refundable. Trip insurance is always available.

ALL TRIP COSTS ARE SUBJECT TO FUEL INCREASES.

Please note: We will be using the upper left parking lot at Wal-Mart Norwich on route 82 (also known as Salem Turnpike) for all our tours in the months ahead due to construction at commuter lot.We wish you welcome onboard and look forward to sharing the above and other great trips with you.

Suggestions:  Some ask if travel is still affordable, especially for Americans wishing to travel abroad: Yes, it is.   Inclusive packages are your best value since many of the components were already purchased before our dollar went into this year's steep decline. Collette has warded off most currency issues because so many of their tours were prepaid in pre-decline months, most of them in 2007 for 2008 and into 2009.    Same can be said for many of the Globus Tours to Europe and the Middle East.   Viking River Cruises offer great values since their river and land packages were all prepaid in 2007 or earlier thus leaving only the airfares to be increased and these increases are mostly fuel related and amounting to $50 - $100.00 per destination in Europe and beyond.

There are too many destinations and events to list here so let me close for today by reminding those interested in the Passion Play in oberammergay in 2010, we are already taking names and detailed programs should be available to us by end of this summer.

And for those who want to be assured that the currency issue is not going to be a factor:

Why not explore America?   There are so many fabulous destinations to be seen and enjoyed right here in this great land of ours - we could all spend a life time just seeing the United States.   Looking ahead to next spring (too late for this year) Why not take yourselves to the South West part of our land, Arizona and New Mexico are both great destinations with so very much to offer and the desert in early spring with the cacti in bloom is a sight to behold.     Before you conclude that travel is not in your future, please give us a call - I am certain I can, within reason, find a destination for you that you will absolutely love and leave you wondering why you had not called us much sooner?!

We look forward to hearing from you and to being of service to you and wish you Happy Trails.

Sincerely yours in travel, Inger King

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