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Dolly Varden's Tips 'n Travel for 2006 Travel Guide for 2006
January 6, 2006

Happy New Year!

It's hard to believe it's 2006 already - and time to plan for summer vacations and winter holidays to get away from the blustery winter weather. We have been listening to your comments, suggestions and feedback and have been working hard to make changes in our booking systems, website information, adding additional shore excursions, guided tours and ports of call. Our goal is always to provide the best tours, information and service so you can rest assured that your vacation will be packed with wonderful memories to last a lifetime.

in this issue
  • Bear Viewing 101
  • Booking a Tour Just Got Easier!
  • Did You Know We Book Mexican Riviera Tours?
  • Plan Now for Guided Alaska Multi Day Tours

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    Booking a Tour Just Got Easier!

    We recently revamped our booking system to make it much easier to book on line. All you need to do is select the tour or shore excursion you want, select the button and we'll do the rest. Once we receive your booking information we confirm your seats and send you an eTicket (voucher) for your convenience. Our turn around time is quick and all you need to do is print out your information to take with you.

    Unlike some other companies we check and double check your itinerary, schedule and timing to make sure everything works for your day in port or your time in each town. If you're arriving by cruise ship we make sure your schedule allows for everything you want to do!

    You're always welcome to call us on the phone for information, travel assistance and friendly advice about your travel plans. We're available 7 days a week from 8 AM to 6 PM Pacific Time. Use our toll free number from the USA 866-298-6287 or from other countries call 360-757-3700 and ask for a Travel Specialist.


     
    Did You Know We Book Mexican Riviera Tours?

    No more hibernating in chilly Alaska for Dolly! We're offering our clients new ways to spend their winter vacations in sunny Mexico.

    We are very pleased to now offer shore excursions and tours in Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Cabo, Acapulco & Ixtapa / Zihuatanejo. From city tours to fishing, horseback riding, canopy tours to tequilla tours, we are sure to have an adventure perfectly suited for you - complete with Dolly's trademark quality & personalized service.

     

    Our Preferred Guests Save
    To show our appreciation to our clents, we're offering a limited time savings on select Mexico Tours. Visit our Mexico Preferred Customer page for full details. Certain restrictions may apply.

     


     
    Plan Now for Guided Alaska Multi Day Tours

    When you're interested in a guided adventure in Alaska, nothing can beat our small group tours which take you to the best Alaskan towns, wilderness and natural wonders. Most of the adventures include everything you need with the exception of flights to and from Alaska. So look through our selections for whatever suits your interests. If you need us to plan a "self-guided" trip for your party, we are happy to do so - just give us a call with your ideas and we'll set you up with a personal itinerary.

    Make sure you take advantage of our Early Bird Specials for our especially popular annual trip to the Great Northern Arts Festival Tour in Inuvik or our Best of Southeast Alaska tour. You'll receive a great savings for booking your trip early.


     
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    Bear Viewing 101
    Wildlife viewing is one of the main reasons many people travel to Alaska. Bear watching is by far one of our most popular asked about & booked excursions.

    Although you may see a bear while traveling through Alaska, if you don't want to leave it to chance, you will need to investigate a guided tour to places where bears gather historically. Some of these locations require permits during certain peak times - and there are day trips as well as multi day trips. Planning your time and itinerary will need to coincide with bear activitiy in each location - so it is critical that you plan your Alaska travel during the best viewing times. This also means booking well in advance to guarantee permits if they are required.

    So many times we receive calls from travelers who have already booked a cruise to Alaska and they tell us they must see bears - only to find out that their cruise timing does not coincide with bear viewing. If bear viewing is critical to your Alaska experience, check out the bear tour first and then book your travel plans.

    For more information on planning your trip to Alaska, read How To Get The Most Out Of Your Alaska Tours & Shore Excursions.

     

    Find out more about where and when to view bears in Alaska....
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