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Did you see that we are now on Twitter?

Follow our tweets at http://twitter.com/scottcalvinvaca. We like to be up with the crowd. No dragging of feet here! Follow us for little bits of useful (and useless!) travel information, latest news on our programs and whats new, and our plans for the future and, of course, some trivia!

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When The War Will End......

I came across this gem of a poem in my travels in cyberspace. It was written by a British script writer and comic novelist who wrote many musical plays for the London theatre. I suspect it was written about the First World War ending and not the Second but if anyone knows better please let us know!!!!

WHEN THE WAR WILL END Reginald Arkell (1872-1959)

Actual evidence I have none,
But my aunt's charwoman's sister's son
Heard a policeman, on his beat,
Say to a housemaid in Downing Street
That he had a brother who had a friend,
Who knew when the war was going to end.

Priceless.........

Wife Carrying Contest

This year Singleton, Australia will hold the first heats of the 15th Annual Wife Carrying Contest!

If you can't make this, there will be lots of further opportunities worldwide to enter one of the subsequent heats before the finals in Finland in July. Apparently, any woman will do as there is nothing in the rules to say you have to be married......You just have to find a woman who is willing to be bumped around a 240 metre obstacle course featuring hurdles to go over and under, sand and water.

Rather you than me.....

Slashed deposits for advanced bookings

We have slashed our deposits....
Due to the global economic climate, we have slashed our deposit to roughly $35 USD or the equivalent currency per person. Full balance is paid only 10 weeks before, plus with our special booking system you can make micro payments if you wish to yoru booking when you want just by going into your secure booking through your membership area.

Euro and GBP down against the US$ but....

Whilst its a great time for all US citizens to consider a trip overseas, it's not so good for all those wishing to visit the States. However, with the recent inauguration of Barack Abama, it seems that the US has regained its sex appeal!

The British particularly seem more likely to visit the US now that Obama has been elected. It seems that the US is doing better at the moment than the Eurozone when it comes to bookings. As well as the attraction of the new President, hoteliers in the US seem to be offering great deals at the moment that would not have been available a year ago.

Some Good Advice!

Just a little gem that I came across today:

"For Yesterday is but a dream, and
Tomorrow is only a vision,
but today well lived
makes every Yesterday a dream of Happiness
and every Tomorrow a vision of Hope.
Look well therefore to THIS DAY."

Think about it and live today to the very best of your ability......

Website Design Software Launched "Travel 2.0"

Scott Calvin Tech the sister company of Scott Calvin Vacations, has launched Travel 2.0 software. Scott Calvin Tech offers affordable travel website solution software for leisure travel companies wanting to grow and manage their businesses more efficiently to maximize profits and stay ahead of the competition but all at a budget and particularly in a recessive market place.

Scott Calvin Tech says they help you reduce costly staffing overheads, gain profits and we take away the headaches of technology leaving you to succeed in creating and delivering the best travel products for your customers. In a statement the company management said Travel 2.0 web solution software provides you the power to seamlessly integrate your business products with a powerful online content management website using the latest Web 2.0 technology.

Your customers can shop and book your travel products from your web site directly and you can update all your prices and product with smooth functionality in a multitude of currency options. Our web solution software and integrated online unique 3 step sales tool engine allows small to medium specialist travel business entrepreneurs to manage their website, product, pricing, reservations and offer online secure booking to their customers, quickly and simply.

If you have a travel business online and you are interested in this product then please visit SCOTT CALVIN TECH now

Hip New Hotels for 2009

I'm not quite sure I completely get "hip" but apparently these new hotels are exactly that - what do you reckon?

Crosby Street Hotel in New York; The Savoy in London; The Other Side in Neiden, Norway; Aman Sveti Stefan in Montenegro; Armani Hotel in Dubai and Le Gray in Beirut.

To be honest, I'm a little bit more of a "chic but cosy" sort of girl - if chic and cosy are possible at the same time!

Eclipse of the Sun - A Natural Wonder

The longest total solar eclipse of the 21st Century takes place on July 22nd, when parts of China will seep into 6 minutes of darkness.

One of the best places to watch will be on the banks of the Qiantang river where visitors can watch the incredible tidal bore - a wave several metres high - where the river penetrates the relatively narrow river mouth. This "bore" is caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and the sun.

Unfortunately, the odds are that, due to the location and time of year of the eclipse this time, the skies are likely to be cloudy......but cloudy or not, the "bore" would be something special to see!

Astronomy Vacations, Trips, Tours and Holidays

Just a little update for all you guys who like a little star gazing!

We, at Scott Calvin Vacations, are now pretty close to finishing the creation of our beautiful "Pure Astronomy" website - just a few more little finishing touches..... We have some amazing, "to die for" treats for you. Astronomy and Star gazing vacations, holidays, tours and trips to soooooo many awe-inspiring places. Here is just a sample of some of the countries and states where "plans" are being finalised:

Morocco, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, UK, Portugal, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Arizona, Texas, Upstate New York, California, Chile, Alaska, Canada, Italy, New Mexico, Mexico, Namibia......shall I go on?!!!

Want to find out more? - then please sign up for the Scott Calvin Vacation's Newsletter and we will update you. Alternatively, keep checking our website under the Astronomy Tab......http://www.scottcalvinvacations.com/