Tuesday, April 27th, 2010 (7:00 PM) Greece: Santorini, Crete, Paros, Athens & Monastery

Discover firsthand why this ancient land remains to be one of the most popular destinations for tourists worldwide. From the Acropolis in Athens to the world-famous beaches of Santorini, CIL’s Jimbo and Cindy cover it all in their latest overseas adventure! Visit the stunning cliff-top monasteries built upon sheer rock in Meteora and mingle with the friendly locals at bed and breakfasts across the Greek Isles. Relax on the stunning beaches of Paros, walk through the archeological sites of sacred Delos and eat delicious seafood in Mykanos. Cruise over to Crete for more exploration by foot (and eat the best olives in the world). Learn about Greek culture and sites in this entertaining and informative program.

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 (7:00 PM) Get Packing! Travel Tips for Carefree Summer Trips

Get organized and get packing for your summer trips. Helpful tips for everyone—no matter how far (or long) you are traveling. Learn all about the latest fabrics, packing methods and travel accessories that will allow you to travel light without giving up any conveniences. Whether you’ll be traveling for a week or several months, you can learn how to pack everything you need in one convenient suitcase. Packing light really can make your trip more enjoyable! Prizes and specials tonight only!

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010 (7:00 PM) Ancient Israel

Join us for a discovery of one of the world’s oldest travel destinations. We’ll visit bustling Tel Aviv, the archeological ruins of Caesarea and the beautiful mountainous Golan region. We’ll also explore the stunning desert fortress of Masada, float in the salty waters of the Dead Sea, tour the ancient water tunnels under the City of David and spend a day in the Occupied Territories with a local family. Tonight, we’ll gain an understanding of the modern day conflict between the Israelis and the Palestinians, while visiting some of the most holy places in Christianity and Islam. This will be an interesting and educational night!

Tuesday, May 18th, 2010 (7:00 PM) Exotic Thailand

From the bustling markets of Bangkok to the mountainous countryside of the north and picturesque beaches in the south, Thailand’s diverse landscape is full of adventurous wonders. Tonight, we’ll cruise along the mighty Mekong River, trek the hillsides of the Chiang Rai Province and peruse the ancient temples of Chiang Mai—the cultural capital of the north. Heading south, we’ll explore the jungle of Khao Sok National Park and witness the stunning mountains rising out of the sea in the Krabi Province. Finally, we’ll end our adventure by relaxing on the idyllic beaches of Phuket—Thailand’s most famous beach resort.

Tuesday, May 25th, 2010 (7:00 PM) Beautiful Caribbean Islands

White sandy beaches, warm sunshine, funky reggae music and delicious food—it’s hard to beat the Caribbean! Tonight, local photographer Wayne Lee will take us on a cruise through the magical islands of the Caribbean Sea beginning in the U.S. Virgin Island of St. John and ending in Barbados. Stops along the way include: St. Thomas, St. Kitts, Nevis, St. Martin, St. Barth’s, Isle Des Sainte and St. Lucia. We’ll visit historical buildings and plantation homes, experience local festivals and witness magnificent sunsets over impossibly turquoise water. Lee’s photographs truly capture the unique beauty and fascinating cultures of a destination that is both easily accessible to the United States and the perfect getaway for adventure, exploration and relaxation.

Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 (7:00 PM) Ararat, Turkey and Beyond

Join us for an exciting exploration of eastern Anatolia’s exotic splendors! Beginning in Istanbul, we’ll wander through the world famous Aya Sofia before venturing to the colorful and bustling bazaars. In Dogubayazit, we’ll see the spectacular Ishak Pasha Palace. We’ll also enjoy the magnificent views from the legendary volcano, Mount Ararat, which is visible from four countries and explore Noah’s Ark National Park, where many believe the ark came to rest. Tonight, we will also enjoy the views from 10,006-ft nemrut Dagi and 13,315-ft Mount Suphan—Turkey’s third highest peak.

More June Programs coming soon!

Exciting New Travel Products

Spring is here…finally! And, with it has come a ton of fun new travel gadgets, clothing and more. One of our new products is the much sought after Vinni Wine Bag, a reusable and inflatable package with protective air chambers that help you travel with wine bottles, other liquids and fragile items. The Vinni Bags are designed to help protect your items against impact and leakage. Plus, they can withstand the fluctuations in altitude and temperature. Say good-bye to your faulty and unreliable zip-lock bags and bubble wrap, and say hello to wine travel once again!

Additionally, we received the brand new amazing ultra-lightweight packing collection from STS. You have to see these to believe how incredibly lightweight they are. Most of these new travel products weigh less than 3 ounces!! You can start with less and organize more!

New folding travel canes are also now available in three different models, all collapsible and perfect for travel for just $29.95. Come by the store to check out all of our new products. You may also opt in to our product email update program for additional notifications and photos of new products (details below).

April Luggage Trade-In at Changes In Latitude

Bring us your tired, your worn, your wretched old luggage and we’ll give you $25 off of a new piece of wheeled Eagle Creek luggage. Your donation will be tax deductible and all used luggage will be donated to local shelters. Donations are also accepted without purchases. The promotion is good for the entire month of April. Help us to make the 16th year of our luggage trade-in program to be our biggest one ever!

CIL’s Local Faces, Famous Places

Submit photos of you and/or your family for a chance to be featured on our in-store flat screen TV, newsletters, social media sites and more! To have your photo featured, attach your photo to an email addressed to adventure@cil.com and specify the photo’s setting and your name(s). We can’t wait to see where our customers are traveling! Here, we have Cindy’s sister and nephew, Susan and Cole Krantz in Greece.

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*This newsletter was compiled and written by Reagen Lowrey at Changes In Latitude. Check out her new travel blog, http://redbankstravelco.blogspot.com

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