South African Airways has a sale on airfare to Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, starting at $1,300 US round trip (plus taxes) for travel from several Canadian and U.S. cities to Dar es Salaam for travel between Sept. 12 and Dec. 9, which is Tanzania's 50th anniversary. I checked on the airline's website this week and the fare from Vancouver (with connections through Washington D.C. and Johannesburg) was $2,520. But with taxes the round-trip ticket comes to several hundred more.
There is lots to see: The country boasts 15 national parks and 31 game reserves. It is the home of the tallest mountain in Africa, the legendary Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, the world acclaimed Ngorongoro Crater, Olduvai Gorge - known as the cradle of mankind - the Selous game reserve, Ruaha, now the second-largest national park in Africa, the spice islands of Zanzibar and seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites. English and Kiswahili are the country's two official languages; and officials want to highlight Tanzania's peace and stability. For more information about Tanzania, visit tanzaniatourism.go.tz. The South African Airways fare must be purchased by Aug. 31 on SAA's website, flysaa.com or by calling 1-800-722-9675.
SAN DIEGO HAS VISITOR SPECIALS San Diego's tourism agency is promoting several special packages to lure visitors to the city this summer and fall.
For example, the San Diego Marriott La Jolla is offering a package now through Dec. 31 that includes accommodations for two adults, two adult park tickets to Sea-World San Diego, San Diego Zoo Safari Park or Legoland California and complimentary parking for rates starting at $199 U.S. per night, plus tax. The package requires a minimum twonight stay and is valid for stays Thursday through Sunday.
Families can book a Family Dollar Days package at the hotel, featuring room addon options like a $1 US breakfast, $1 US parking or $1 US in-room movie. Rates for that package start at $159 US per night, plus tax, and the package is valid for stays Thursday through Sunday. Book online at marriott.com using booking code EW5 for an attraction package or ES7 for a Family Dollar Days package or call 1-800-228-9290.
Visit sandiego.org or call 1-619-236-1212.
SMITHSONIAN EUROPE TOURS
Smithsonian Journeys has announced new one-week tours of Paris, Madrid and London starting next year. The European City Break trips include round-trip airfare, deluxe accommodations, some guided tours and some meals. The company promises the seven-day getaways will highlight the distinctive culture, art, and cuisine of each city. Flights are only from some U.S. cities and package prices from Boston and New York are $2,749 (double occupancy) or $3,224 (single occupancy). For more information, go to smithsonianjourneys.org or call 1-877-338-8687.
Source:The Victoria Times Colonist
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