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Delta Vacations Expands Luxury Vacation Options to Los Cabos

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

(EDINA, Minn., Oct. 5, 2009) —Delta Vacations and the Los Cabos Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) today announced that new luxury product offerings have been added to the Delta Vacations LIFESTYLE Collection featuring Luxury in Los Cabos.

“Los Cabos offers travelers an exotic escape within easy reach of most U.S. cities while the unique area creates an experience for travelers that makes them feel like they are at ‘Land’s End,’” said Ken Pomerantz, president and chief marketing officer of Delta Vacations. “We are excited to offer hotels and sightseeing options in Los Cabos as part our luxury programs, which have been handpicked and selected for their personalized attention and impeccable service. The entire Los Cabos corridor between Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo is made for luxurious escapes with its championship golf courses, indulgent spas, world-class sports fishing, and abundance of activities and water sports.”

“The Los Cabos Convention & Visitors Bureau is thrilled to introduce these new luxury offerings from our valued travel partner,” said Gonzalo Franyutti, President, Los Cabos Convention & Visitors Bureau. “As one of Mexico’s most unique destinations, Los Cabos stands alone in its commitment to offer travelers the highest quality of service at an unmatched value, and this program strongly promotes and implements that dedication.”

Travel professionals will find more information on the LIFESTYLE Collection from Delta Vacations, and other leisure travel products at http://www.worldagentdirect.com or by calling 1-866-758-2936.

For more information on the Los Cabos CVB non-profit, marketing organization, please visit their site at http://loscaboscvb.com.

About Los Cabos
Families, honeymooners, mature travelers, golfers, eco-tourists, artists, photographers, sightseers and others find what they are looking for when they visit Los Cabos. Located at the southern tip of Mexico’s Baja Peninsula, Los Cabos offers travelers an exotic escape within easy reach of most U.S. cities.

With non-stop flights or convenient connections available from Atlanta, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas/Fort Worth, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Kansas City, Missouri , Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, New York/Newark, Oakland, Phoenix, Portland, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, California, Seattle and more, Los Cabos is both accessible and exciting. For more information about Los Cabos and a copy of its informative travel planner, call 1-866-LOS-CABOS or visit www.visitloscabos.travel.

About MLT Vacations
Delta Vacations is a brand of MLT Vacations, one of the largest providers of vacation packages in the United States. Delta Vacations offers customizable vacations with the lowest available packaged airfares via scheduled air service on Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, Delta Connection carriers and Delta Worldwide Partners to more than 200 of the world’s most appealing leisure destinations. Its marketing alliances allow travelers to earn bonus miles, credited flight miles and Elite Qualifying Miles on either the SkyMiles or WorldPerks programs via more than 16,000 daily flights offered by SkyTeam alliance carriers. Delta Vacations also offers the LIFESTYLE Collection featuring Luxury and Romance, providing luxury vacation packages with the highest level of personal service and attention to detail and romance vacation packages for the perfect destination wedding or honeymoon. For more information, visit www.worldagentdirect.com.

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Delta Vacations Expands Destinations In Caribbean

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Travelers looking for a unique warm-weather destination can find it in six new products in the Caribbean and Central America

(EDINA, Minn., Sept. 29, 2009) —Delta Vacations® has added two new destinations in the Caribbean including Anguilla and St. Croix of the U.S. Virgin Islands. It has also added four new destinations in Central America: Belize, Roatan, Guatemala, and Panama.

“We are excited to add all six of these warm-weather destinations to Delta Vacations and to offer our customers more choices when they are looking to escape to a tropical paradise,” said Ken Pomerantz, president and chief marketing officer of MLT Vacations. “This continued growth allows us to offer more destinations in the Caribbean and add brand new destinations in Central America. Our customers can experience a brand new world of exotic and cultural wonders yet still travel with a company they trust.”

Delta Vacations offers access to destinations throughout the Caribbean with great flight inventory and the lowest airfares on Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines with the purchase of a package. In addition, customers will enjoy all the benefits of a one-stop shopping experience for air, hotel, car rental, activities and more along with discounted hotel rates and special deals such as free nights and more. Plus they can earn up to 2,500 bonus miles in addition to credited flight miles with the SkyMiles or WorldPerks programs.

To discover the complete details about all of the new destinations, options and activities, along with rates offered by Delta Vacations, visit the website at www.deltavacations.com.

About Delta Vacations
Delta Vacations is a brand of MLT Vacations, one of the largest providers of vacation packages in the United States. Delta Vacations offers customizable vacations via scheduled air service on Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, Delta Connection® carriers and Delta Worldwide Partners to more than 200 of the world’s most appealing leisure destinations. Its marketing alliances allow travelers to earn and redeem bonus miles, credited flight miles and Elite Qualifying Miles on either the SkyMiles or WorldPerks programs via more than 16,000 daily flights offered by SkyTeam alliance carriers. Delta Vacations also offers the LIFESTYLE Collection featuring Luxury and Romance, providing luxury vacation packages with the highest level of personal service and attention to detail and romance vacation packages for the perfect destination wedding or honeymoon. For more information, consult a travel agent or visit www.deltavacations.com.

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New Destinations Offered To Caribbean Through Delta Vacations

Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Travelers can now book a complete vacation package to five new destinations throughout the Caribbean

(EDINA, Minn., Sept. 22, 2009) —Delta Vacations® has added five new destinations to it’s growing list of offerings to the Caribbean islands. The new Caribbean destinations include: Barbados, Bonaire, Curacao, Nevis, and St. Kitts.

"These new destinations are certainly a diverse group to add to our growing product offerings in the Caribbean,” said Ken Pomerantz, president and chief marketing officer for MLT Vacations. “Delta Vacations is proud to offer broader selections and more variety for leisure travel, making it easy to find an island that fits every travelers style. Travelers will find that islands in the Caribbean are easy to get to and easy to get around."

Travelers can discover even more of the lush tropics and beautiful beaches throughout the Caribbean, plus experience the charming culture and pampering resorts offered by Delta Vacations. It is easy to get swept into the laid-back island lifestyle and enjoy the wonderful all-inclusive resorts, fantastic beaches, marvelous diving and snorkeling, challenging golf, great shopping, and the perfect atmosphere for a romantic getaway or an exciting adventure for the whole family.

To discover the complete details about all of the new destinations, options and activities, along with rates offered by Delta Vacations, visit the website at www.deltavacations.com.

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Delta Vacations Offering New Destinations in Europe

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:00:00 GMT

Travelers can now book a complete vacation package to Prague, Budapest, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Zurich, Lucerne and Geneva.

(Edina, Minn., Aug 10, 2009)—Travelers of Delta Vacations® can now book their vacations to eight new destinations in Europe including Prague, Budapest, Manchester, Birmingham, Bristol, Zurich, Lucerne and Geneva.

In Eastern Europe, Prague is the sixth most-visited European city. It is one of the cultural centers of Europe and host to many famous musical events. Budapest attracts more than 20 million visitors every year. The main sights include the Buda Castle, Andrassy Avenue, and Heroes’ Square. Visitors can even take a Danube cruise to enjoy the local food and sights.

There are also three new destinations in England, which include Manchester, one of the largest cities in England, which is known for its restored historic center. It is one of England's best places for bargain shopping, and for its thriving arts and rock music scene. Birmingham, England's second-largest city, offers visitors revitalized architectural gems, art galleries, museums, glamorous shops and restaurants, buzzing nightlife, and a first-rate symphony and ballet company. Lastly, Bristol, which serves as a gateway to some of England’s finest countryside, has reinvented itself as an appealing destination rich with colorful harbor life, excellent historical attractions and museums, plentiful parks, designer bars, and cutting-edge restaurants.

Delta Vacations is also now offering Switzerland vacations by adding three cities. The lovely city of Zurich entertains its visitors with a mile-long street of exclusive fashion boutiques, department stores, and street cafes; more than 50 museums; the most lively nightlife in Switzerland. Another is the charming city of Lucerne. A renowned cultural center that hosts one of Europe's most prestigious music festivals, Lucerne entices visitors with its scenery, museums, markets, medieval Old Town, and some of the best dining in Switzerland.

The third is, Geneva, which is Switzerland's second largest city and the home to several international organizations. Geneva is the most serene and orderly of all major European cities and is connected to the country solely through a narrow corridor and by the picturesque Lake Geneva, or as the locals say, Lac Léman.

Delta Vacations offers unparalleled access to destinations across Europe with the lowest airfares on Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines with the purchase of a package. In addition, travelers will enjoy all the benefits of a one-stop shopping experience along with the value they get from booking all of their vacation components with Delta Vacations including roundtrip air transportation, choice of accommodations, hotel V.A.T. (Value Added Tax) and service charges and up to 2,500 bonus miles, in addition to credited flight miles, through the SkyMiles® or WorldPerks® programs.

Travelers can find complete details about all of the new destinations, options, and activities, along with rates at www.deltavacations.com.

About Delta Vacations

Delta Vacations is a brand of MLT Vacations, one of the largest providers of vacation packages in the United States. Delta Vacations offers customizable vacations via scheduled air service on Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, Delta Connection carriers and Delta Worldwide Partners to more than 200 of the world’s most appealing leisure destinations. Its marketing alliances allow travelers to earn and redeem bonus miles, credited flight miles and Elite Qualifying Miles on either the SkyMiles or WorldPerks programs via more than 16,000 daily flights offered by SkyTeam alliance carriers. Delta Vacations also offers the LIFESTYLE Collection featuring Luxury and Romance, providing luxury vacation packages with the highest level of personal service and attention to detail and romance vacation packages for the perfect destination wedding or honeymoon. For more information, consult a travel agent or visit www.deltavacations.com.

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Delta Vacations Announces New and Expanded Destinations in Europe

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 22:05:00 GMT

Travelers can now book Delta Vacations to Stuttgart, Hamburg, Lyon and Milan.

(Edina, Minn., July 29, 2009)—Delta Vacations® announced it is now offering vacations to new destinations across Europe, including: Stuttgart, Hamburg, Lyon and Milan.

“We are excited to offer these unique European destinations to our customers, and to give them the ability to see these fascinating European cities,” said Ken Pomerantz, President, and Chief Marketing Officer of MLT Vacations, who manage the Delta Vacations brand. “This is just the beginning of our European expansion, with more destinations being added over the next several weeks. However, our newest offerings for France, Germany and Italy are the perfect start for travelers who wish to experience the culture, food and rich history of Europe.”

Stuttgart offers a variety of local dishes travelers will want to savor, along with a glass of local wine or beer. The area is host to a number of castles and palaces. It is also the gateway to the Black Forest, home of the famous Cuckoo clock. Also referred to as the “cradle of the automobile,” Stuttgart is the home to Porsche and Mercedes Benz, each with it’s own museum.

Hamburg’s BallinStadt Museum is a tribute to the streams of Europeans emigrating to North and South America between 1850 and 1939, and visitors may search in their database for their ancestors. The Church of St. Michael is Hamburg's best-known architectural landmark. Both the North and Baltic Seas are only about an hour’s drive away and offer a mix of quaint fishing villages and posh beach towns.

The city of Lyon features a number of historical and architectural landmarks. The Saint-Jean and the Croix-Rousse areas, which are noted for their narrow passageways, are designated UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Food & Wine Lovers know that Lyon is the culinary capital of France; many famous chefs have establishments there. Also, there are two world-renowned wine-growing regions are nearby.

Milan is home to the fourth largest cathedral in the world. Historic buildings and art collections rival those of Florence and Rome, including Leonardo da Vinci’s, The Last Supper. Shopping - home to global fashion giants such as Gucci, Versace, Armani and Prada, you will also find a host of smaller, less-renowned designers.

Delta Vacations has also expanded their product offerings in Berlin, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Munich, Nice/Monaco, Rome and Venice. Look for a much larger hotel selection in these wonderful cities.

You can find complete details about all of the new destinations, options, and activities, along with rates at www.deltavacations.com.

About Delta Vacations

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Delta Vacations® and NWA WorldVacations® Combine

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 05:01:00 GMT

Bigger, Better Delta Vactions to Offer Travelers the Best Selection and Prices on Vacation Packages

(Edina, Minn., July 6, 2009) — As part of the continued Delta Air Lines and Northwest Airlines merger and integration, NWA WorldVacations is now Delta Vacations.

NWA WorldVacations has been providing vacation packages to the world's best-loved vacation destinations for more than 20 years. These same vacation packages are now available to travelers through the recently integrated Delta Vacations.

"As Delta and Northwest move toward becoming one airline, under the Delta name, the time was right to integrate these two brands," said Ken Pomerantz, president and chief marketing officer for MLT Vacations, the company that manages the Delta Vacations brand. "Travelers will find convenient one-stop shopping for every aspect of their vacations – air, hotel, rental car, and sightseeing tours and excursions – and they will find that air and hotel packages on Delta Vacations feature the lowest airfare you can get on Delta and Northwest flights," he added.

When travelers book their vacations using Delta Vacations, they also gain access to:

Flexible, convenient non-stop and connecting flights on Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, and their partners. Fly to the most popular vacation destinations in the US, Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean, Costa Rica, Europe and Asia.
Incredible savings. Delta Vacations offers the lowest airfares available on Delta and Northwest, along with discounted hotel rates and special deals at the world's best and largest vacation properties.
Miles and Bonus Miles. SkyMiles® and WorldPerks® members earn credited flight miles, Medallion or Elite Qualification Miles, and up to 7,500 bonus miles.

Delta Vacations offers leisure vacation packages to more than 200 exciting destinations worldwide.

About Delta Vacations
Delta Vacations is a product of MLT Vacations, one of the largest providers of vacation packages in the United States. Delta Vacations offers vacation packages via scheduled air service on Delta Air Lines, Northwest Airlines, Delta Connection® carriers and Delta Worldwide Partners to more than 200 of the world's most appealing leisure destinations. Its marketing alliances allow customers to earn and redeem SkyMiles or WorldPerks on more than 16,000 daily flights offered by SkyTeam alliance carriers. Delta Vacations also offers the LIFESTYLE Collection featuring Luxury and Romance, providing luxury vacation packages with the highest level of personal service and attention to detail and romance vacation packages for the perfect destination wedding or honeymoon. For more information, consult a travel agent or visit www.deltavacations.com

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Travel hurricane-free with Delta Vacations®

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:00:00 GMT

With hurricane season just around the corner, Delta Vacations today reintroduced MLT Vacations' hurricane travel policy, expanded to include any departure city and any destination impacted by a hurricane watch or warning.

In the event that a hurricane watch (or warning) is issued by the United States National Hurricane Center (www.nhc.noaa.gov) for a traveler's departure city or destination, Delta Vacations customers will have the following options in addition to normal cancellation rules:

Rebook their vacation without penalty to another Delta Vacations destination and depart within seven days before or after original departure date.
Cancel their vacation and receive a gift card refund, valid for booking another destination within 60 days for travel anytime, based on availability. A $50 per person service fee will be assessed.

Travelers must cancel their existing booking before their scheduled departure date and time. It will be the traveler's responsibility to pay the difference if the rebooked vacation costs more than the original vacation; Delta Vacations will issue a gift card valid for one year for the difference if the rebooked vacation costs less than the original vacation.

"Our Delta Vacations travelers can book with confidence, knowing they will have an opportunity to change their travel dates or destination if the weather is not cooperating," said Ken Pomerantz, president and chief marketing officer for Delta Vacations. "And when they do go on vacation, wherever they decide to go, they are sure to have a great time."

Delta Vacations also offers extra hurricane protection with the purchase of the Travel Protection Plan: Travelers may cancel their trip up to the moment of departure and receive a full refund in the form of a gift card if their destination is under a hurricane watch or warning as declared by the National Hurricane Center (www.nhc.noaa.gov). The plan also includes medical expense coverage and emergency assistance; coverage for trip cancellation, interruption or delay; coverage for luggage loss, damage or delay; and a "cancel for any reason" waiver, which provides the option to cancel a trip up to the moment of departure for any other reason.

Delta Vacations® Expands Travel Insurance To Cover Job Loss

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Tour operator further enriches travel insurance program by offering cash back options to those who cancel due to job loss.

Delta Vacations announced that it offers Travel Protection Plans, which will give travelers job loss protection with cash back options.

Customers can now purchase the Travel Protection Plan or Travel Protection Plan PLUS with an included job loss provision. This new benefit is being added to the program at no additional cost for the Travel Protection Plan and can be secured with just a deposit.

"In these uncertain times, our travel insurance now gives travelers additional peace of mind by offering the customer cash back if they lose their job and protecting their travel investment," said Ken Pomerantz, President and Chief Marketing Officer of Delta Vacations. "These plans are some of the most comprehensive plans available, and those who have the Travel Protection Plan or Travel Protection Plan PLUS can relax about putting summer vacation plan on hold."

For those purchasing TPP, coverage against job loss includes cash-back protection for the traveler and those on the booking who are an immediate family member or companion staying in the same room. It also includes a voucher option for other travelers on the same booking. That way, if one person loses their job, the rest of the party will not be forced to travel without that person or lose money.

In order to be reimbursed under the job loss provision, the involuntary job termination must occur 30 days or more after the purchase of a Travel Protection Plan. Also, the same employer must have continuously employed the insured person for at least two years.

For more information about job loss protection or the Travel Protection Plans, visit www.deltavacations.com or call 1-800-800-1504.