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Barbara King Honored as one of Top 100!

I just learned I was chosen by KC Magazine as one of the TOP 100 people in Kansas City! Who knew? Here’s the link to the digital edition of the magazine. I’m listed on page 90–just below Mayor James! Woo hoo!
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Insider Info: Bulgari London – Opening May 2012

Barbara S. King
Great Getaways
913-338-2244 800-546-TRIP
Barbara@greatgetaways.travel
www.greatgetaways.travel
A Proud Member of Virtuoso ®

BULGARI LONDON HOTEL & RESIDENCES – OPENING MAY 2012

 

 

 

Welcome to London’s most prestigious address.

 

From understated, elegant design to custom made furnishings, guests will experience the ultimate in luxury in central London’s esteemed neighborhood, Knightsbridge. With 85 spacious rooms and suites starting at 430 square feet and eleven onyx, teak and Vicenza stone treatment rooms in the Spa, the Bulgari London combines timeless glamour with sustainable features and modern, state of the art technology.

 

Contact me, your trusted Virtuoso travel advisor, to take advantage of this opportunity to be one of the first to reserve your exclusive stay. Contact me today >>

 

Virtuoso Exclusive Experience include:

  • A room upgrade upon arrival, if available
  • Complimentary Continental breakfast daily for up to two in-room guests
  • One GBP 75 spa credit per room, per stay

Contact Me Barbara S. King | 913-338-2244 | Barbara@greatgetaways.travel

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Ready to become a Virtuoso Traveler – Authentic Adventures Await!

Barbara S. King
Great Getaways
913-338-2244 800-546-TRIP (8747)
Barbara@greatgetaways.travel
www.greatgetaways.travel
A Proud Member of Virtuoso®

 

Find authentic adventures in the April issue of Virtuoso Traveler. From Kenya to the Galápagos you’ll find tempting trips to add to, and scratch off of, your bucket list. And if you’re looking for something more leisurely, how does a luxurious rail adventure or relaxing spa retreat sound? Whichever path you decide to forge, or follow, this summer, your Virtuoso travel advisor is certain to have you covered each step of the way.
In this issue

 

4: Why Do It Yourself?
How one travel advisor crafted an epic, month-long honeymoon.

 

6: Spa Retreats
Relax, recharge, and renew your spirit with these Virtuoso exclusive wellness retreats in Italy, Hong Kong, and the Caribbean.

 

14: Antarctica or Alaska
Two cruise expeditions for two budgets.

 

18: My Oh Maya
As the Mayan long – count calendar concludes its 5,125-year cycle, we show you how to experience the 2012 phenomenon in style.

 

40: Travel on Track
From the Swiss Alps to the Australian Outback, get on board our favorite rail journeys.

Enjoy this issue

Contact Me Barbara S. King | 913-338-2244 | Barbara@greatgetaways.travel

 

Fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusives, events and amenities are subject to availability and blackout dates and may change without notice. Unless otherwise stated, prices are in U.S. dollars, per person and based on double occupancy. Restrictions may apply. See your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details and applicable restrictions. Virtuoso is not responsible for any errors in pricing.
The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo, SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL and WE ORCHESTRATE DREAMS are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. Virtuoso, Ltd. has a U.S. copyright registration for the Globe Swirl Logo, ©2000. All rights reserved. Virtuoso CST#2069091-50 571204 US 04/11
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Barbara King sells a flight into Space—eat your heart out, Ashton Kutcher!

You may have heard that Hollywood star, Ashton Kutcher, signed up as Virgin Galactic’s 500th Future Astronaut! I’m not sure which Accredited Space Agent made that sale (there are only 125 ASAs in the whole world!). I do know that for some obscure reason Ashton didn’t call me to assist him in this “once in a lifetime journey.”  Well, hold on to your hats, Hollywood, because the Midwest is coming on strong! On March 27 I sold a suborbital Space flight aboard Virgin Galactic to a Kansas Citian!

The moral of this story: there is life between the East and West Coast and in my Rodney Dangerfield attitude of we get NO respect, Kansas and Missouri are NOT flyover states! We’ve got Dorothy, Toto, the Wiz, the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, great jazz,  the world’s best barbecue—and one of the world’s most respected vacation planning companies, Great Getaways Travel.

My name is Barbara King and I approved this message…

Only 2 weeks left to share your travel dreams

Rely on us to orchestrate all of your vacations
from weekend getaways to trips of a lifetime.

Barbara S. King
Great Getaways
913-338-2244 800-546-TRIP (8747)
Barbara@greatgetaways.travel
www.greatgetaways.travel

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