Trafalgar Hosts Special Vancouver Presentation by Best-Selling Travel Author, Patricia Schultz

    TORONTO, ON, March 01, 2013 /24-7PressRelease/ -- After last year's sponsorship of Patricia Schultz's highly successful North America and London, UK travel presentation series, Trafalgar (www.trafalgar.com), the Insider of guided vacations is thrilled to welcome back the New York Times best-selling author of 1,000 Places to See Before You Die to Canadian soil for another special speaking engagement. Due to overwhelming consumer response from the previous events, the award-winning travel company is once again sponsoring this year's free travel presentation, which will take place in Vancouver on March 7th.

Trafalgar invites those with a love for travel to join Patricia Schultz on an insightful journey through some of the world's most famous and spectacular locations, revealing many "hidden treasures" along the way. During the evening's presentation, the travel icon will provide travel tips and personal insider experiences, along with a stunning visual presentation highlighting the many European and worldwide destinations from her famous books. Patricia's speaking engagement will include a Q & A session for the audience, followed by a meet and greet, and exclusive book signing. She will also be available for media interviews while she is in Vancouver.

Guests attending the free event will be eligible for exclusive offers, prizes and giveaways, including a draw for the chance to WIN $1000 toward any Trafalgar guided vacation.* Trafalgar travels to nearly 400 of the much sought after destinations featured in the 1,000 Places series. Trafalgar staff will be present at the event for travel consultation.

"As the insider of guided vacations who specializes in European and other worldwide destinations, we are very happy to once again be sponsoring Patricia, who is herself, an ultimate travel insider and travel expert," says Doug Patterson, President of Trafalgar Canada. "Due to overwhelming consumer feedback, Patricia's Vancouver fans are keen to attend this inspiring event and Trafalgar is thrilled to host her in the West Coast for the first time."

The 1,000 Places event will be held on Thursday, March 7th at 7:00pm (doors open at 6:00pm) in the beautiful Christ Church Cathedral, located in the heart of Vancouver's downtown area at 690 Burrard St. Those interested in attending can RSVP at: RSVP - 1,000 Places Event. Don't wait to reserve your spot, as this event is expected to fill up in the next few days!

About Patricia Schultz: Patricia Schultz is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. A veteran travel journalist with 25 years of experience, she has written for guides such as Frommer's and Berlitz and periodicals including The Wall Street Journal and Everyday With Rachael Ray. She also executive-produced a Travel Channel television show based on 1,000 Places to See Before You Die. Her home base is New York City. www.1000places.com

About Trafalgar: Trafalgar is the world's leading guided vacation company offering exceptional quality and value itineraries to a range of exciting destinations. With some 65 years of experience and unrivaled local expertise, Trafalgar provides an authentic insider's view to create truly unique travel experiences in Europe, Britain and Eastern Mediterranean, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand, China, Mexico, Central and South America, USA and Canada.

*Not included in this prize are flights, passport/visa fees where applicable, travel & medical insurance, airport transfers, airline service charges, beverages, meals not detailed in the itinerary, PST/GST, air taxes and fuel surcharges, tips to the Travel Director, driver or local guides, excess baggage fees, spending money, pre and post tour hotel accommodations (if required), optional excursions and personal expenses. Please refer to the appropriate brochure for information on airport transfers in destination and any additional information you may require. Winner will require a valid passport. It is their responsibility to ensure they have all the necessary travel documents. This prize is non-refundable, non-transferable to another person and has no cash value. This prize is not valid on accommodation packages. Travel must be booked by December 31, 2013 and completed by March 31, 2014. Other conditions may apply.

Media Contact:

Marie Anne MacRae
Director, Public Relations
TRAFALGAR
T 416-915-7016
E: [email protected]

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