ÿþ<html> <head> <title>Newsletter 1</title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> <style type="text/css"> p{ padding:0; margin:10px 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="800" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0910/images/Agent-October-2009_01.jpg" width="800" height="183" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0910/images/Agent-October-2009_02.jpg" width="800" height="1" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3" bgcolor="#A41D3E" style="padding:0px 50px; font-family:Arial; color:#fff"> <p style="font-size:24px; text-align:center; ">New Adventure Tours in Cambodia, Remote Laos Resorts, Buffalo 2010 Brochure & more...</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0910/images/Agent-October-2009_02.jpg" width="800" height="1" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" border="0"> <tr> <td width="589"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%" border="0" style="padding:0;margin:0;"> <tr> <td width="211"><img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0910/images/Agent-October-2009_05.jpg" alt=""></td> <td width="378" bgcolor="#BE5128" style="padding:0 5px; font-family:Arial; color:#fff" valign="top"> <p style="font-size:18px; margin-top:5px"><b>Grassroots Tourism Projects in Southern Thailand</b></p> <p style="font-size:14px; text-align:justify"> Buffalo Tours are offering authentic responsible travel experiences in eight different villages in Southern Thailand, providing a fascinating insight into traditional way of life in this region. Through homestays, handicraft production and guiding, supplementary livelihood opportunities are created for the communities, providing much-needed additional income in a way that complements the villagers traditional way of life. </p> <p style="font-size:14px; text-align:justify"> These special tours enable visitors to directly support community-led development, conservation education and cultural empowerment. </p> <p style="font-size:14px"> For more information on the variety of options available, 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/0910/images/Agent-October-2009_02.jpg" width="589" height="3" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0910/images/Agent-October-2009_14.jpg" alt="" border="0"></td> <td bgcolor="#5F5323" style="padding:0 5px; font-family:Arial; color:#fff" valign="top"> <p style="font-size:18px; margin-top:5px"><b>Muang La Resort  Far Northern Laos</b></p> <p style="font-size:14px; text-align:justify"> If you would like an  off the beaten track twist to your classic Laos experience, in quality accommodation unexpected in such a remote location, we suggest Muang La Resort. The resort is located in the jungle of Laos mountainous northern region near the Chinese and Vietnamese border. A full day s drive from Luang Prabang (and worth it), Muang La Resort is a beautiful boutique six bedroom property, allowing you to stay in comfort whilst exploring the lush surrounds and visiting various ethnic minority hill tribe villages in this region for a truly authentic cultural experience you will never forget. </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0910/images/Agent-October-2009_02.jpg" width="589" height="3" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td><img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0910/images/Agent-October-2009_18.jpg" alt=""></td> <td bgcolor="#5B3A59" style="padding:0px 5px; font-family:Arial; color:#fff" valign="top"> <p style="margin-top:5px"> <b><span style="font-size:18px;">New Adventure Tours in Cambodia</span></b> </p> <p style="font-size:14px"> Cambodia is more than  Angkor Wat and our Buffalo Tours Cambodia team has been working hard to put together exciting new adventure tours, offering guests an in-depth experience of the country and its people. The itineraries incorporate overnight stays in monasteries, educational tours in Buddhism, and hiking and cycling into the heart of rural Cambodia. For more information email <a href="mailto:marketing@buffalotours.com" style="color:#39C6F4">marketing@buffalotours.com</a> </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2"><img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0910/images/Agent-October-2009_02.jpg" width="589" height="3" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0910/images/Agent-October-2009_21.jpg" alt=""></td> <td bgcolor="#5F5323" style="padding:0px 5px; font-family:Arial; color:#fff" valign="top" width="443"> <p style="font-size:18px; margin-top:5px"><b>Houseboat Lake Safari in Thailand</b></p> <p style="font-size:14px; text-align:justify"> Off the beaten-track and nestled in the mountains next to Burma (only a few hours from Bangkok) is Khao Laem Lake, home of the Lake Safari Houseboat, built along local traditional lines and fitted with modern safety equipment. Cast off from a tiny scenic fishing village and slowly cruise past hundreds of islands, rainforest & mountain landscapes. An on-board Thai cook provides delicious local cuisine whilst guests can swim, kayak, or relax on the spacious outdoor living-deck as dramatic scenery rolls by. Experience the  real Thailand during one of the daily on-shore adventures to tribal villages, waterfalls, caves, and elephant-back riding through the jungle. This cruise is suitable for families and the houseboat offers regular-departure FIT & private charter services (for up to 12 guests). For more information 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/0910/images/Agent-October-2009_02.jpg" width="589" height="3" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td> <img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0910/images/Agent-October-2009_24.jpg" alt=""></td> <td bgcolor="#BE5128" style="padding:0px 5px; font-family:Arial; color:#fff" valign="top" width="443"> <p style="font-size:18px; margin-top:5px"><b>Gourmet Dinner inside Wine Cellar</b></p> <p style="font-size:14px; text-align:justify"> Vietnam is flexing its luxury muscles with the likes of Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay, located on a private island off the coast of Nha Trang. This  barefoot luxury resort provides private dinners in a wine cellar  the twist being it s built inside a smooth rock cave in the cliff face. Perfect for honeymooners and couples, the wine cellar cave is lit by candles set into the rock walls, a unique setting for a gourmet meal and fine wine. For tariffs and reservations email <a href="mailto:agents@buffalotours.com" style="color:#39C6F4">agents@buffalotours.com</a> </p> </td> </tr> </table> </td> <td bgcolor="#626365" width="211" style="font-family:Arial; color:#000; width:256px;" valign="top"> <div style="border:solid 5px #626365"> <table width="201px" 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/0910/images/Agent-October-2009_09.jpg" width="100%" /> <p style="margin:10px 0 10px 5px; color:#2E368F"><b><font size="4">Buffalo at WTM</font> <br /><font size="3">9th  12th November 09</font></b></p> <p style="font-size:14px; margin:5px;">Buffalo Tours will be located at stand AS7180 for WTM 2009.</p> <p style="font-size:14px; margin:5px;">For an appointment email <a href="mailto:marketing@buffalotours.com" style="color:#39C6F4">marketing@buffalotours.com</a></p> <img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0910/images/Agent-October-2009_12.jpg" width="100%" /> <p style="font-size:16px; margin:5px 0 5px 5px; color:#2E368F"> <b>Buffalo 2010 Brochure Launch</b> </p> <p style="font-size:14px; margin:5px;"> The 2010 Buffalo Tours brochure will be launched at WTM and available from mid November. Containing a selection of our most popular itineraries, the upcoming brochure also highlights new product and different destination and tour ideas. With the opening of our Thailand office in 2009, the new brochure will also be highlighting examples of what we are offering in this region. </p> <p style="font-size:14px; margin:5px;"> Our Agents Website will also be launched simultaneously and will contain our 2010 tariffs for tours, hotels and transfers, as well as hotel information and a fabulous photo library for promotional use. </p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family:Arial;"> <p style="font-size:16px; margin:5px 0 5px 5px; color:#2E368F"> <b>Update on Flooding in Central Vietnam</b> </p> <p style="font-size:14px; margin:5px;"> In early October Hoi An, Hue and surrounding regions were affected by flooding due to the Ketsana typhoon. The staff at Buffalo Tours put together a collection and donated almost US $3000 to around 300 households located in Danang and Quang Ngai Province. With regards to the current situation in Central Vietnam, everything is now fully operational (with exception to one beachfront hotel due to reopen 1st November), and the damage caused by the floods has been cleared. </p> </td> </tr> </table> </div> </td> </tr> </table> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0910/images/Agent-Newletter-August_02.jpg" width="800" height="1" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3" bgcolor="#A41D3E" style="padding:0px 50px; font-family:Arial; color:#fff"> <p style="font-size:24px; text-align:center; ">To find out more about these products, contact <a href="mailto:agents@buffalotours.com" style="color:#fff; text-decoration:none">agents@buffalotours.com</a> or <a href="mailto:marketing@buffalotours.com" style="color:#fff; text-decoration:none">marketing@buffalotours.com</a></p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0910/images/Agent-October-2009_02.jpg" width="800" height="1" alt=""></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="3"> <img src="http://www.buffalotours.com/newsletter/agent/0910/images/Agent-October-2009_31.jpg" width="800" height="212" alt=""></td> </tr> </table> </center> <!-- End ImageReady Slices --> </body> </html>