Pummeled in LAS

So last week I had the fortunate opportunity to go to Las Vegas with 10 of my good guy friends. Our trip was nothing like the Hang Over but it was an adventure. As I mentioned last week, the last time I was there was 14 years ago. So hotels such as Aladdin and Sahara had been imploded and replaced by much bigger hotels which are coined with the term resorts.

The Good
• Weather was perfect. Not too hot or cold so walking the strip was a breeze
• Aria Hotel. This was home for 3 nights. It was one of the few hotels that actually let in natural light in the main lobby
• The food. There was no shortage of food. My only regret was I didn’t have time for the $45 buffet pass which allows you to eat at select premium buffets as often as you want within a 24 hour window.

The Bad
• This is why most people go to Vegas so use your imagination...

The Ugly
• We flew discount carrier Allegiant out of Bellingham. This is the second time I have flown with them. Their boarding process is the most confusing one out there. With Allegiant, it is a free for all to get a good seat on the flight unless you have pre purchased a seat. The in-flight service is adequate; however, the seats do not recline nor is anything free on board, including water.
• Customs. The border line up returning to Canada was brutal. It took us about 70 minutes to cross and after a 3 night bender in Vegas the conversation in the car was at a minimum.

All in all I am glad I went but I do not think I need to return to Vegas for another 14 years.

Otis Ashby
Sales & Operations

Waaaaariors, come out to plaaaay

Funcouver and the neighboring cities have added another piece of flavour to our west coast mountain town. The Terracotta Warriors have been chosen for B.C. Lions charity statue theme.

Past campaigns have featured orcas (2003), bears (2006) and eagles (2009) brightly painted and displayed around the province. This year, there will be 35 warriors painted in conservative tones painted by a local artist. Like the 6 foot soldier in our office, I am sure they were shipped from China.

The original story about the Terra Cotta Warriors dates back when local farmers discovered the Terra Cotta Warriors in 1974 while digging a well. Little did they know that their discovery would turn out to be one of the most astounding archaeological finds of the 20th century. The site is even widely acclaimed as the 8th Wonder of the World and includes 4 pits of various features, the first one being the largest and the last one being empty. The underground battle formation in Pit 1 is comprised of 6,000 life-size clay warriors and horses; the soldiers stand in military formation in infantry battle order facing east with some armour, but no helmets. Made of local clay, no two faces are alike, each weighs over 300 kilograms and stands about 1.86 metres tall.

BTW if you haven’t entered our contest yet, make sure to visit us on Facebook and win of three vacation packages before the end of March.

Find Chinapac on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ChinapacInternational

Regards,

Otis Ashby
Sales & Operations

Facebook March Madness Contest

As the year enters its third month, we decided what better way to start off the first stretch of the busy season than by giving away three 5-star South East Asia tours to three lucky Facebook followers.

I am very excited to be doing another Facebook contest because the support we continue to receive from our customers has been tremendous and we would like to show our appreciation by the announcement of another Chinapac Facebook giveaway.

Chinapac March Madness, as it is rightfully called, gives away not one, but three exciting China tour and South East Asia tour prizes to three lucky Facebook followers.

To enter, simply ‘like’ Chinapac’s Facebook page and you will earn the opportunity for an entry for a chance to win one of the popular South East Asia Stopover programs offered by Chinapac:

• Win 4 Day Bangkok tour and experience the fascinating, vibrant world of this Thai capital. With accommodation at the 5-star Majestic Grande Hotel, see gleaming skyscrapers alongside dazzling, historic temples.


• Win 4 Day Shanghai tour and explore China’s thriving metropolis with accommodation at the 5-star Jin Jiang Hotel. Enjoy Shanghai’s bright lights in this China tour stopover.


• Or, win 4 Day Beijing tour and discover the history of China in this captivating capital. Stay at the 5-star New Otani Changfu Gong Hotel and visit the city landmarks in this China tour.

All prizes include 5-star hotel accommodation, daily breakfast, round trip transfers and an exciting city tour.

People who had previously ‘liked’ Chinapac may double their entry by sharing Chinapac’s Facebook page on their status. No purchase is necessary to enter.

This will be a fun promotion and we’re really, really excited. I wish everyone good luck.

Find Chinapac on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ChinapacInternational

Regards,

Otis Ashby
Sales & Operations