ÿþ<html> <head> <title>Thailand Launch + Cruising Indochina</title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <style type="text/css"> p{ padding:0; margin:16px 0; } </style> </head> <body bgcolor="#FFFFFF" leftmargin="0" topmargin="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0"> <!-- ImageReady Slices (Newsletter 1.eps) --> <center> <table id="Table_01" width="971" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0908/thailand/images/Agent-Newletter-August-OK_01.jpg" width="972" height="223" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0908/images/Agent-Newletter-August_02.jpg" width="972" height="1" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3" bgcolor="#A41D3E" style="padding:0px 50px; font-family:Arial; color:#fff"> <p style="font-size:34px; text-align:center; ">Thailand Launch + Cruising Indochina</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0908/images/Agent-Newletter-August_02.jpg" width="972" height="1" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" border="0"> <tr> <td width="716"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" border="0" style="padding:0;margin:0;"> <tr> <td width="256"><img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0908/images/Agent-Newletter-August_07.jpg" width="256" height="503" alt=""></td> <td width="460" bgcolor="#BE5128" style="padding:0 10px; font-family:Arial; color:#fff" valign="top"> <p style="font-size:20px; margin-top:20px"><b>Buffalo Tours Thailand Officially Launches</b></p> <p style="font-size:14px; text-align:justify"> Buffalo Tours has taken over tour operator North by North East Travel Services in Thailand and officially launched a Buffalo Tours Thailand office in Bangkok. </p> <p style="font-size:14px; text-align:justify"> Offering niche Thailand holiday options engaging and supporting local communities, Buffalo Tours Thailand will provide guests with opportunities for authentic and mutually-respectful cultural exchange. </p> <p style="font-size:14px; text-align:justify"> The Thailand sales team, headed by Country Manager Ms Arabella Lakin (formerly Direct Sales Manager for Buffalo Tours), can organize anything from standard leisure holidays, adventure holidays (such as sailing, kayaking, cave diving and trekking), to group volunteer conservation projects. </p> <p style="font-size:14px; text-align:justify"> Our Thailand destination focus will include more off the beaten track regions such as Isan, Mae Hong Son, Khoa Yai National Park, Phang Nga and the Similan Islands. </p> <p style="font-size:14px"> For more information or booking enquiries email <a href="mailto:thailand@buffalotours.com" style="color:#39C6F4">thailand@buffalotours.com</a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0908/images/Agent-Newletter-August_09.jpg" width="716" height="3" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0908/images/Agent-Newletter-August_10.jpg" width="256" height="502" alt="" border="0"></td> <td bgcolor="#5F5323" style="padding:0 10px; font-family:Arial; color:#fff" valign="top"> <p style="font-size:20px; margin-top:20px"><b>Cruising Southern Laos on the  Vat Phou </b></p> <p style="font-size:14px; text-align:justify"> Cruising the Mekong River off Pakse in Southern Laos is a wonderfully different option to offer clients planning a trip to Indochina. The cruise meanders amongst the  4000 Islands and floats by a spectacular waterfall on the Cambodian-Laos border. The itinerary includes visits to a pre-Angkorian 10th Century temple, the UNESCO world heritage listed Champassak ruins and tiny island villages that still maintain their traditional way of life. <br /> If lucky guests may even spot some fresh water dolphins. </p> <p style="font-size:14px; text-align:justify"> This historically significant area of south-east Asia - French Indochine is explored onboard the  Vat Phou , a former teak wood ferry boat fully restored as a luxurious cruising floating hotel. Consisting of 12 air conditioned cabins with private bathrooms, two large open shaded decks, and a bar and dining area, this boat has a laid back, comfortable feel that matches the eco surrounds it cruises through, and also implements admirable responsible travel initiatives. </p> <p style="font-size:14px"> As the boat is only limited to 12 cabins it is advisable to book well in advance. </p> <p style="font-size:14px"> For availability and tariffs email <a href="mailto:agents@buffalotours.com" style="color:#39C6F4">agents@buffalotours.com</a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0908/images/Agent-Newletter-August_09.jpg" width="716" height="3" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0908/images/Agent-Newletter-August_13.jpg" width="256" height="379" alt=""></td> <td bgcolor="#5B3A59" style="padding:0px 10px; font-family:Arial; color:#fff" valign="top"> <p style="margin-top:20px"> <b><span style="font-size:20px;">Why fly between Saigon & Siem Reap?</span><br /> <span style="font-size:16px">Cruise the Mekong on the laid back Toum Tiou I & II</span></b> </p> <p style="font-size:14px"> The Toum Tiou I (10 cabins) and Toum Tiou II (14 cabins) offer<br /> 3 day / 2 night cruises between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh and<br /> 4 day / 3 night cruises between Saigon and Phnom Penh. <br /> Longer cruise itineraries are also available. </p> <p style="font-size:14px; text-align:justify"> Net rates from 01st September 2009 to 30th September 2010 on the Saigon  Phnom Penh 4 day / 3 night cruise start from US $1789 per cabin (public price US $1988). </p> <p style="font-size:14px"> For availability, itineraries and tariffs email <a href="mailto:agents@buffalotours.com" style="color:#39C6F4">agents@buffalotours.com</a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0908/images/Agent-Newletter-August_09.jpg" width="716" height="3" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0908/images/Agent-Newletter-August_16.jpg" width="256" height="245" alt=""></td> <td bgcolor="#5F5323" style="padding:0px 10px; font-family:Arial; color:#fff" valign="top" width="443"> <p style="font-size:20px; margin-top:20px"><b>King s Cup 23rd Annual Sailing Regatta Phuket, Thailand</b></p> <p style="font-size:14px; text-align:justify"> The King s Cup 23rd Annual Sailing Regatta off the coast of Phuket is to be held on the 28th November  5th December 2009. A perfect holiday excuse for any clients who are sailing enthusiasts! </p> <p style="font-size:14px; text-align:justify"> Email <a href="mailto:thailand@buffalotours.com" style="color:#39C6F4">thailand@buffalotours.com</a> for information and availability. If November does not suit there is always the Six Senses Phuket 4 day Sailing Regatta in 2010! </p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> <td bgcolor="#626365" width="256" style="font-family:Arial; color:#000; width:256px;" valign="top"> <div style="border:solid 10px #626365"> <table width="236px" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" border="0" bgcolor="#D9D9D9" style="padding:0;margin:0;"> <tr> <td style="font-family:Arial;"> <img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0908/images/New-Folder/Agent-Newletter-August_09.jpg" width="100%" /> <p style="margin:20px 0 20px 10px; color:#2E368F"><b><font size="4">NEW Deluxe</font> <br /><font size="3">Indochina Cruise</font></b></p> <img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0908/images/New-Folder/Agent-Newletter-August_12.jpg" width="100%" /> <p style="font-size:16px; margin:10px 0 10px 10px; color:#2E368F"> <b>Introducing the Luxurious  RV La Marguerite !</b> </p> <p style="font-size:14px; margin:10px; text-align:justify"> Launching September 2009, this 46 cabin deluxe boat is offering excelent rates on the following  grand opening departures for their 8 day / 7 night cruise between Vietnam and Cambodia: </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:Arial;" bgcolor="#B5B4C2"> <p style="font-size:14px; margin:10px;"> Saigon to Siem Reap: <br /> Sunday 20th September </p> <p style="font-size:14px; margin:10px;"> Siem Reap to Saigon: <br /> Sunday 27th September </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:Arial;"> <p style="font-size:14px; margin:10px;"> Net rates start from: </p> <p style="font-size:14px; margin:10px;"> US $1697 for a standard cabin (public price US $2092) to; </p> <p style="font-size:14px; margin:10px;"> US $2657 for a top  Indochina Suite (public price US $3274) </p> <p style="font-size:14px; margin:10px 10px 20px 10px; text-align:justify"> *Special promotion valid for above departure dates only. </p> <img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0908/images/New-Folder/Agent-Newletter-August_22.jpg" width="100%" /> <p style="font-size:14px; margin:20px 0 20px 10px;"> For availability, itinerary and tariffs email: <a href="mailto:agents@buffalotours.com" style="color:#39C6F4">agents@buffalotours.com</a> </p> <img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0908/images/New-Folder/Agent-Newletter-August_25.jpg" width="100%" /> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="height:190px;">&nbsp;</td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0908/images/Agent-Newletter-August_02.jpg" width="972" height="1" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0908/images/Agent-Newletter-August_19.jpg" width="972" height="258" alt=""></td> </tr> </table> </center> <!-- End ImageReady Slices --> </body> </html>