The Destinations by Dixon Fall 2011 Newsletter

October, November & December are very exciting months of the year. You can enjoy the beautiful colors of fall, the large, harvest moons setting on the horizon, football games & tailgating as well as great holidays, especially, the upcoming Thanksgiving Day and the holiday season in December. The beginning of October was very exciting for us as it marked the start of our 7th year of business. We are truly thankful for our clients and the many personal referrals of our business and services to others. As a Certified Travel Counselor, I am committed to always further and deepen my education in travel. Over the summer, I studied and earned the distinction of Certified BritAgent (specialist for the countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland) as well as Certified European Quartet Master Specialist (specialist for the countries of Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic and Slovakia).

We have some great news we would like to share with you. Our company was asked to participate in the 2011 German National Tourist Office Consumer Show at the Chicago Christmas Market in Daley Plaza. I will have a small booth in the Festival Tent; the show is on December 10 from 11A-2P. Please come downtown and enjoy the wonderful Christmas Market & festivities and stop by my booth to say "hello". I will have special travel offers for this event. All of the exciting details about the Christmas Market in Chicago can be found on the following link. I look foward to seeing you!

http://www.christkindlmarket.com/en

Destinations by Dixon would like to wish everyone all the best for a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with family and friends.

Please click on the following link to enjoy our 2011 fall newsletter.

http://www.destinationsbydixon.com/newsletter.htm.

The Destination Gazette Summer 2011

The last three Sunday nights I have watched "Zen" on PBS Channel 11 Chicago. Inspired by the crime novels of Michael Dibdin, Aurelio Zen is a Venetian detective working in Rome. Played by the British actor, Rufus Sewell, I was intrigued by Zen's keen sleuthing skills and his ability to surpass and rise above the labyrinth of bureaucracy and corruption that shrouds the Italian police and judiciary. "Zen" was filmed in Rome and allows the viewer to see the authentic sights which makes "The Eternal City" so special. I have been to Rome several times, but, I could go back in a heartbeat. Throughout the three episodes, one can see shots of Vatican City, the Colosseum, the Spanish Steps, the narrow, winding romantic streets, coffee shops, local family restaurants and more. Unfortunately, the BBC One, who financed the production, is not currently planning on filming more episodes of Zen; I guess that means I need to plan a trip to Rome real soon. Ciao!

Our summer newsletter will feature innovative "home away from home" accommodations California's largest award-winning boutique hotel collection coming to Chicago, new travel magazines from Virtuoso, Germany-The Wine Country, the world's 2nd largest Oktoberfest celebration and an often over-looked travel destination in Europe. We hope you enjoy reading our summer newsletter.

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Virtuoso Insights Magazine

Enjoy the August/September issue of Virtuoso Insights Magazine! American Western Adventures, Friendship & Philantrophy in Kenya, Exciting Hong Kong and more await you!

http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/virtuoso/insights_20110809/#/0

The Destination Gazette Spring 2011 Newsletter

The spring season is a true motivator. It gets us to work on our lawns, prepare our flower and vegetable beds, deep-clean our houses and more. However, we also want to get outside, get active and go places whether it is for a short or long getaway and have new experiences to share.

I,too, am motivated and want to share exciting travel options for 2011 and 2012. Our newsletter will talk about rail vacations throughout the USA, travel packages to exotic, tropical Panama, new all-inclusive resorts, new Disney Cruise Line ports for 2012, the new Carnival Breeze, "The World's Most Beautiful Sea Voyage", Winter 2011/2012 Europe getaways and our new tour in 2012 to the Easter Markets in Prague. So get out on your deck, pull up that comfortable chair and get motivated to plan your next getaway!

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The Destination Gazette Newsletter Winter 2011

The Destination Gazette Newsletter Winter 2011 is now available. We hope you enjoy reading about our new tour & cruise offers, our 2011 Historic Bethlehem, PA & Christmas Market Tour, weddings with Princess Cruises & more!

Please click on the link below to enjoy our latest newsletter.

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Virtuoso Online Travel Magazines

It is hard to believe we are already into the second half of January! Don't let time get away from you. Whether you will celebrate a special event this year, plan a family trip during the summer or just need to escape from the everyday grind, start to plan your next travel getaway now. Europe is a great place to travel during the winter months with less crowds and lower prices. Also, Spring Break time is only a couple of months away and if you have not made your family travel plans click-on the Spring Family Travel Planner now. Virtuoso packages offer exclusive savings and include real value for your vacation. Look through all of the latest Virtuoso travel magazines today and call us to book your next getaway.

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