Fam Trip Round Up: Thailand, Croatia, the Dominican Republic and More

Suppliers who wish to submit fam trips for publication in Vacation Agent should send their information to Claudette Covey at ccovey@travalliance.com at least three months prior to the departure date of the fam trip or expiration date of the fam rate.

NACTA, ASTA

The sister associations introduced a seven-night “Dracula Tour of Transylvania,” which includes Halloween day at “Dracula’s Castle” and a Halloween party in the Old Town of Brasov. It will be led and hosted by Catalin Mogoseanu, the ASTA chapter president for Romania. The fam, which begins in Bucharest on Oct. 26, also visits Sibiu, Sighisoara, Bran, and Sinaia. Rates for NACTA and ASTA members start at $1,354 per person, double. Cost includes accommodations, transportation, and entrance fees.

Visit nacta.com/events/seminars-at-sea-fam-trips.

CULTURE HOLIDAYS

The operator is debuting an 11-day fam to India and Thailand, with departures on Sept. 8 and Sept. 22. Cost is $998 per person double. Agents can bring clients on the trip for rates starting at $1,298, earning $300. The seven-day India portion of the fam will visit Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. In Thailand, four days will be spent in Bangkok, where agents will take a city tour and a Chao Phraya Princess dinner cruise. Cost includes accommodations, meals and airport transfers.

Email info@cultureholidaysindia.com or visit cultureholidays.com.

KATARINA LINE

The line is offering agents who travel with companions complimentary cruises on three Croatian itineraries. Companions sail for rates starting at $1,151, representing a 30 percent discount. Agents can earn an extra 10 percent commission in addition to their regular Katarina commission for every client they book on these cruises. Itineraries include “Adriatic Explore,” sailing from Opatija to Dubrovnik July 14-21; “Northern Gems,” roundtrip from Split Aug. 4-11; and “Dalmatia Paradise,” roundtrip from Split Aug. 11-18. Rates include breakfast and lunch, Captain’s dinner and excursions.

Call 800-485-3121 or visit www.katarina-line.com.

CASA DE CAMPO RESORT & VILLAS

Through its Mi Casa Es Tu Casa campaign, the luxury Dominican Republic resort is offering agents $99 room-only rates or $149 all-inclusive rates, inclusive of beverages by the glass and such activities as horseback riding and skeet shooting. Rates also include a round of cocktails at the Minitas Beach Club; and a choice of a round of golf, spa treatment or Catalina Island day trip. Agents who book clients for travel through Oct. 31 will receive 15 percent commission and $100 in resort credits gifted to clients on their behalf for stays of four or more nights.

Call 855-877-3643 or email res1@ccampo.com.do.