-, veloped .. packages for visits to their cities | ‘that accommodate the particularly ’ tight travel budgets Canadians _. have had to face this year.as a ; result of North America’s overall " recession. ‘ 62 - Sunday, December 1, 1991 - Norih Shore News TRAVEL More single travellers can enjoy benefits of network GOLDEN COMPANIONS, a travel compan:on network for the mature traveler, is now expanding its service to reach more single adults. Thus far, the company has been exclusively for those 50 years and older looking for a travel companion. With increasing de- mand for its services, Golden Companions will now be allowing all travelers over 45 to enroll. “*We feel people in their mid- to-late forties have very similar travel interests and tastes as many travelers currently in our group,” says Joanne‘Buteau, president and founder of Golden Companions. “Over the years, we have had many’ people not- quite 50 who have wanted to-join, but because of our age restriction, they were unable to. Now they can and we gladly welcome them!”’ Since opening its,doors in 1987, this firm has helped over 1,500 people from across the United © States and .Canada find travel LAST YEAR 280,000 Canadians _ | visited Germany, with every third ’. spending at least one night in one > of Germany’s big cities — Berlin, Cologne, Dresden, Dusseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Hanover, Leipzig, Munich, Stuttgart. In recent months, the cities’ tourist offices have therefore de- special short-term With prices starting at $42 per person per night, double occupan- cy, for a three-night weekend - package in Hamburg, for exam- ple, these short-term arrangements are well suited for Canadians travelling on business, yet who would want some extra time for . Sightseeing, a visit to a museum, go to the theatre or a concert and also for shopping. Cologne’s special short-term packages include a_ two-night weekend arrangement in one of ‘the Old Town hotels near the Rhine. At $38 per person per night, double occupancy, the package offers accommodation, breakfast, a welcome cocktail, plus a panorama river cruise or a museum pass providing access to most of ihe city’s internationally renowned museums. Among other short-term varia- tions, Hanover presents a package costing $41 per person per night, double occupancy, that’s available on a daily basis. Berlin offers a three-day, two-night package in the heart of reunited Germany’s' capital, just steps away from the Brandenburg Gate and Unter den Linden boulevard, costing $84 per mates for their trips. Members complete a form that describes their own personal and travel in- terests, as well as the travel com- panion they’re seeking. A 50-word brief description of each member is then listed in their membership list and newsletter. !t is a discreet service that identifies you only by a code number and not your name. To contact others, you write to them through the com- pany’s free, confidential mail ex- change service. (The club never divulges names and _ addresses; that’s up to the discretion of each member.) In addition to the companion network, members also receive a travel newsletter that gives timely travel news, descriptions of new members, lists vacation-home’ ex- changes, and posts announcements for local get-togethers members can attend. In the last several months, club social get-togethers have been held in Washington, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, person per night, double occupan- — cy. oe The Ramada chain has weekend packages for all four of its Ger- man hotels — in Cologne, Dusseidorf, Hamburg and Munich — for $56 per person per. night, double occupancy, complete with buffet breakfast, a welcome bottle of wine in the room, plus some other small extras. And with this package, children up to age i8 California, Texas and Florida. More get-togethers are being scheduled in these states again, as well as New York, Tennessee and Ontario, Canada. Golden Companions trips are also a means by which members can meet each other. Coming up are a Caribbean cruise in February 1992 and an Alaskan. cruise in August 1992. A Golden Compa- nions host, get-acquainted func- tion and help in finding a cabin/ roommate are all included as a bonus for its members. An annual membership ($85) in this club entitles you to their en- tire list of 1,000 members (with unlimited use), their confidential mail-exchange service, a bimon- thly newsletter, ‘tour and hotel discounts, club get-togethers and Golden Companions trips. For more information contact: Golden Companions, P.O. Box 754, Pullman,’ WA 99163; phone (509)334-9351. German cities create short-term offers stay free when they sleep in their parents’ room. ~ Canadians wishing to receive more detailed information on these and other ‘‘Magic 10° specia] short-term packages should contact their travel agent or the German National Tourist Office in Toronto at 172 Bloor Street East, North Tower, Suite 604, Toronto, Ontario M4W 3R8, or Call (416)968-1570. WANTED Outside Sales Reps for Leisure Travel Cruises Corporate Travel Join our full service travel team. Must have initiative and proven sales skills. Strong in- side support. 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