In this issue:

>T.G.I.F: $50 off Europe and Australia!

>Hit up the HOT SPOT!

>TRAVELOGUE CONTEST: WIN A FREE CONTIKI TOUR!

>Psst…the New 2002-03 Australia/New Zealand Brochure is out!

>TOP 5 Contiki Story Winners! Congratz!!!

>Wooooh-Hooooh! We Opened a CONTIKI RESORT in Australia!

>10 PACKING TIPS

 >T.G.I.F’s: $50 off Australia and Europe!     

Thank god it’s finally Summer!! Now get movin’ and Save $50 off your next Contiki tour.  Just book any Contiki Superior Europe or Australia fly n’ tour package 10 days or longer by AUGUST 31, 2002 and save $50 bucks!

Treat yourself to a European vacation: Contiki’s 14-day Mediterranean Highlights or 14-day Spain and Portugal. Been there and done that?  Hang out in Australia on Contiki’s 14-day Beaches and Reefs  or 12-day Territory & Outback. For more information, please visit Contiki’s specials page at www.contiki.com/deals.asp, contact your travel agent.

> Hit up the Hot Spot!

Get wild and go on Contiki’s 14-day Greek Island Hopping! Nothin’ gets hotter than this…you’ll get to play in Athens (Olympic Stadium, Parthenon and Acropolis) and then play some more on the Greek islands of Santorini, Paros, and Mykonos. 

                             

 

> Psst…the NEW 2002-03 Australia/New Zealand Brochure is here!   

They’re hot off the press and heading your way! Our new 2002-03 Australia & New Zealand brochure is here! Grab one from your local friendly travel agent or visit us online at http://www.contiki.com/contact_brochure.asp . When you’re ready for your “ultimate down under” trip, flip through this new brochure to check out our first ever Contiki Resort on Great Keppel Island!   So, after you’re done with your “oooh’s & aaahh’s”, hop on a 14-day Beaches and Reefs, 12-day Territory & Outback or 14-day Grand Explorer & mix it up with a stay at the new Contiki Resort.           

                                                                                         

> Wooooh Hoooo!  Contiki Resort opens in Australia! 

Contiki Great Keppel Island Resort, on the east coast of Australia, is the perfect place to make new friends or have a rockin’ reunion with your Contiki tour mates! This resort is of course, exclusively for 18-35s, which means it only has YOU in mind!

Here’s what we’ve arranged for your exotic tropical retreat:                                                       

                           

  • 5 miles of white sandy beaches
  • all brunches and dinners included (sleep in & no worries about missing breakfast!)
  • hillside villas & beachfront rooms (what scenic view do YOU wanna wake up to everyday?!)
  • Salt, the islands nightclub ( get your groove on!)
  • tons of activities & optionals such as scuba diving, windsurfing, waterskiing, snorkeling, sky diving, sunset cruises, mystery picnics, beach volley ball, yoga, golf, and much more!

Did we mention you can treat yourself to a massage, check your email daily, and relax in our cool chillout lounge? The new Contiki Resort is totally packed with some looong days and wiiiild nights!!  Stop imagining it, grab a few friends and go! Book your trip today!

Straight from the Hip: testimonial posted on Contiki’s message board, Sandra, posted 05-20-2002, departure: May 11, 2002

 

Ohmigod! i came back from Great Keppel on saturday and i had the BEST time there!! the people were unreal, skydiving at sunset was amazing, the place just went off!!! If you are worried about going by yourself, don't you meet fantastic people over there and make some great friends!! I didn't want to leave! I cant wait to get back there!! loved the olympics game on the last night ;) lol Thanks to the caps who make this place so much fun!! :)  

 

Post Contiki tour blues? Why not send a Contiki E-card to invite your former tourmates for a Contiki Reunion…take a tropical plunge together! Click on http://www.contiki.com/postcard_postframe.asp/ to send your custom Contiki E-Card!

 

For full details and prices, look for it soon on the www.contiki.com home page.

 

water volleyball
parasail
mystery picnic
fun in the sun
sunset dining

>Travelogue Contest: WIN A FREE CONTIKI TOUR!!    

 

Don't forget to submit a web version of your Contiki trip                             

for a chance to win a free tour anywhere Contiki travels. Just set up your own homepage,

 plug in your photos and outrageous stories, and you’re set!

Check out our Travelogue Contest page for more details.

> CONTIKI RULZ: OUR STORY WINNERS!

Drumrolls please…here are the winners of our Top 5 Contiki Story Contest. Here are the names listed in no particular order:

Evita Ymer, “Friendships on a Contiki”

Brenda Anderson, “Buddy System”

Geraldine Bertoli, “Unexpected Yet Happily Ever After”            

Ann Neri, “Contiki Couple: “You’ve Found that Lovin’ Feeling”        

Cheryl Solanto, “Went looking for Kiwis, Returned with a Mate!”

A big thanks to everyone who submitted a story!  View their travel tales at Contiki Experience. Submit your wild, crazy, and memorable tale on our message boards!!!

 

 

>Top 10 Packing Tips

For those of us who face the dilemma of what to pack when we travel, here’s some helpful tips from Frommers. (‘Cause really, your entire wardrobe might be a bit much, ya think?)

  1. Make copies of your passport’s first page, all credit cards, and phone numbers to call to report lost credit cards. Keep these in a separate location & also give copies to a friend or relative back home! If you lose your passport or credit cards, this will be mighty helpful!
  2. Comfortable shoes are a must!
  3. Two sets of all prescription medicines, a copy of your written prescriptions (including eyeglasses and contacts).
  4. Extra fold-up bag that you can unzip & fill with your purchases as you travel. Make sure it is sturdy enough to bring back as luggage and include a name/identification tag for it!
  5. Sense of humor and open mind (don’t leave home without it!)
  6. Good guidebook that covers the countries you’re visiting.
  7. Rolls and rolls of film…most likely cheaper and fresher to buy in the USA.
  8. Small flashlight (quite handy if power outages occur)
  9. Small carry-on with extra set of clothes & a two-day supply of daily medication (you never know if your bags get lost so it’s best to be prepared!)
  10. Photos of your home and loved ones (easy to carry & great for ice-breakers when you meet new friends on your trip).

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