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Hello Tomatina Tourists 2008,

This is the information you've all been waiting for: Final pricing and itinerary for our upcoming Tomatina Tour 2008.

The full trip and itinerary are as follows. Please bear in mind that you're welcome to join us, a la carte, and only partake in some or all of the trip, but that first priority will be given to those who go the entire tour with us.

SUN 8/24/08 - Arrival Day!!!
Afternoon: Tour group members arrive, and check-in to our 3*** hotel, located a few blocks off Las Ramblas, the center of all Barcelona activity. Tour/Barcelona Orientation Meeting for introductions, tour info, and Q&A.

Evening: A Fantastic First Group Dinner (very good, but inexpensive food) followed by Barcelona's Famous Fireworks-like Water Show and Group Social at Barcelona's Most Legendary Backpacker's Bar.

MON 8/25/08
Morning/Afternoon: We'll leave the day up to you, to shop La Rambla, enjoy the beach, or take a City Bus Tour or Gaudi Walking Tour. Have you ever heard of Antoni Gaudi? Well, if not, you'll quickly learn why his work shows the form and function of a man far beyond even today's modern artists, and he's been dead for over a hundred years now. You can visit La Sagrada Familia Cathedral, La Pedrera and the unbelievable Willy Wonka-like Park Guell, for a picnic. Also, you may wish to visit the site of the 1992 Summer Olympics and its facilities. The Olympic pool, Olympic Stadium, & National Museum of Art. Or you may want to walk the incredible Boqueria Barcelona Food Market, where every food is presented as a work of art. As you can see, there are so many different things to do in Barcelona, there's just no way we could plan one activity that appeals to all. Let us know what you like to do and we'll make sure you know the best way do it. Everything in Barcelona is convenienty located near to our hotel!

Evening: Be sure to finish your activities in time for our second Fantastic Group Dinner (again, very good & very inexpensive), which we'll follow-up with a Barcelona Bar Crawl and, no doubt, a late-night social at Maremagnum will be our ultimate destination, as we party like there's no tomorrow! oh, but there is . . . :)

TUE 8/26/08
Early Afternoon: We'll gather and head out to the train station for our luxury train ride from Barcelona to Valencia. After settling in, we'll relax by the rooftop pool, and chill out in our luxury 4**** hotel while we await the arrival of additional tourists.

Evening: We'll have a very important Valencia Orientation/Pre-Tomatina "Tactical Strategy" meeting for all tourists and we'll answer all your Qs about the big day. This meeting is extremely informative & important for your Tomatina experience. Then, we'll then head out for a few pre-Tomatina drinks and be in bed early (unless you want to stay out late- it's up to you). Another option would be to take in Europe's Largest Aquarium (it's Fantastic!), which is open until 12m.

WED 8/27/08 - La Tomatina!
LET'S GET IT ON! IT'S GO TIME!
Early Morning: We'll travel to Buñol early on Wednesday, via Luxury Motorcoach, to be there from the start of the greased pole climbing to the cutting of the ham, to the water fight, to the T-Shirt fight, to the millions of pounds of tomatoes being dumped in the streets and the unbelievable mayhem that follows! Lots of group photos covered in tomatoes and then we'll hop the motorcoach back to our hotel to relax.

Evening: We'll clean up and prep for a night out in the big city, drinking many pitchers of the most addictive and delicious alcoholic beverage on the planet (native to Valencia)- don't you wanna know what it is? Afterwards, we'll meet up with an Australian/New Zealand Tour Group (friends of ours), and blow it out at a beach-side Outdoor Dance Club late, late into the morning hours.

THUR 8/28/08
Early Afternoon:We hop a jet to Ibiza, where we'll cab to our 4**** hotel on the beach!!! Then, as soon as possible, take to the pool for some fun and sangria in the laid-back Ibizan sun. We'll have our Ibiza Orientation Meeting (very important) over glasses of sangria, and all Qs about our island paradise will be answered. Just like Barcelona, Ibiza has something for everybody, and we wouldn't presume to know what every tourist's idea of fun is. However, we will be very happy to point you all in the right direction to find your own idea of Heaven - and it probably does exist in Ibiza! NOTE- your days will largely be open to relax & explore and we'll arrange (optional) evening activities. Join us or not, your time in Ibiza is largely unsupervised and yours to enjoy!

Evening: We'll take in the unforgettable sunset watching party at the World Famous Café del Mar (Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3, Pic 4, Pic 5) in the early evening. Basically, we’ll sip some drinks and just relax while the sun works its magic. DJs accompany the Sunset with an unbelievable soundtrack to its every glare, pulse and shine, timed perfectly to climax at the moment of Sunset. Great people watching! Later then night, we'll head out to the crazy West End Party District, for some Ibizian Bar Crawling, followed by some late-nght (2am+) Club Scene or those who are game.

FRI 8/29/08
Afternoon: We're off to one of the World's Most Beautiful Beaches for fun in the sun (Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3, Pic 4, Pic 5, Pic 6) featuring some of the world's most beautiful & scantily-clad people.

Evening:Our featured (optional) evening activity is the World Famous Manumission Sex Party, (Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3, Pic 4) .

SAT 8/30/08
Afternoon:Sun, fun, beach, pool, tour, club; you're on your own to relax and enjoy! You've earned it.

Evening: Our featured Saturday activity (optional) is to head out to the crazy West End Party District, followed by a trip to the Late Night Water Party, aka Fiesta del Agua, (Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3) at es Paradis.

SUN 8/31/08
Afternoon: Our last full day on the island, those of you who are up for it, can rent cars or scooters and join us on an island tour of Ibiza's most beautiful vistas. We'll travel around the island, particularly out to the Pirate's Tower (Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3) the most fabled and legendary point of the island, which overlooks Es Vedrá, the home to the mermaid sirens of Homer's Odyssey, to chill and watch the sunset. Es Vedrá is a striking rocky island, standing tall 378m above the ocean's surface. It's surrounded by all kinds of myths, believed to be the Island of the Sirens in Homer's epic, The Holy Island of Tanit (Carthaginian goddess of sauciness), the geographic muse to one of Britain's most famous bands (Oasis), and the Third Most Magnetic spot on the earth (after the North Pole and Stonehenge); compasses don't work in its midst. Like many of Ibiza's hidden gems there is a strong atmosphere of mystery about the place. Those of you who don't join the island tour have the day to do everything you like!

Evening: We've got one last night in Ibiza to last a lifetime, so let's make it count! We'll head back to Café del Mar for another evening session of the World's Most Beautiful Sunset and Sangria. Then it's off to pre-party at the hotel bar, before we head out to Amnesia for the World Famous Espuma! Foam Party (Pic 1, Pic 2, Pic 3, Pic 4, Pic 5)! Your foam Party ticket price IS included in your tour package!

MON 9/1/08
Unfortunately, all fairy tales must come to an end and ours is no different. We'll have you on planes back to Barcelona, probably all too soon. But, alas, the real world awaits you and your Fantastic Stories; you'll probably be half-drunk from the ecstasy and afterglow of a trip that will be a highlight of your lifetime!

WHAT'S INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE?
Included in this package is Nine (9) days/ Eight (8) nights lodging accommodations in perfectly-located, air conditioned, very nice & luxury hotels (including gourmet buffet breakfasts at ALL hotels and (4) gourmet buffet dinners in Ibiza), air transportation from Ibiza to Barcelona, air transportation from Valencia to Ibiza, luxury motorcoach transportation to/from La Tomatina, luxury train transportation from Barcelona to Valencia, informative city guide orientations for each stop on the tour-highlighting your opportunities of experience, La Tomatina Survivor Souvenir T-Shirt, Admission cost for Ibiza Foam Party at Amnesia, professionally organized Barcelona Bar Crawl, PHOTO DVD of all tourists pictures INCLUDING Tomatina Pics, Spanish-speaking tour guides with a thorough knowledge of the cities, travel, sights, bars/clubs, people, and events we'll be helping you to experience on your trip of a lifetime.

WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE?
Not included in this package is: food (other than the 12 hotel buffets breakfasts & dinners), drinks, all bar/club admissions, all cab & bus fares, plus any additional costs, with or without the group (moped/car rentals, museum entrance fees), and not listed above, are the responsibility of each Tomatina Tourist. While Ibiza Club admissions can be pricey, we'll be happy to direct you towards Ibiza's cover-free clubs/bars/entertainment, and help you to enjoy Ibiza on whatever budget you have.

Hotel Details: all hotels are air conditioned 3*** & 4****, and include breakfast & buffets as detailed above. Ibiza hotel includes gourmet buffet dinners. Having done this trip for years, we've refined our accommodation planning to use the best, most perfectly suited lodging available. You won't be disappointed in the location, quality, and comfort of these fine establishments. They're perfect for us!

Ibiza Hotel Info:
Facilities:
Completely air-conditioned. Completely renovated in 2004. Large ocean-front swimming pool w/ nightly entertainment. Gourmet Breakfast Buffet included. Gourmet Dinner Buffet included.Located on San Antonio Bay Beach, allowing you to immerse yourself in the sights, sounds and feeling of the unbelievable Ibiza sunset.

Rooms:
Complete bathroom. 2 people/room . Completely air-conditioned w/ mini-bar. Color satellite television. AM/FM radio & alarm clock. Direct dial telephone.

Ibiza Hotel Photos - Exterior 1, Exterior 2, Room Interior

Valencia Hotel info:
Facilities:
Completely air-conditioned. Swimming Pool. Sauna. Health/Exercise Club. Business Center. 2 Hotel Bars. Gourmet Restaurant. Located next to the Valencia Aquarium, and the city's best outdoor recreation area

Services:
Concierge. Laundry/dry-cleaning. Housekeeping. Mini-bar. 24-hour currency exchange. Gourmet Breakfast Buffet included. Room Service.

Rooms:
2 people/room. Individually controlled air conditioning. En suite bathroom. Modem connection. Color satellite television w/ in-room movies. AM/FM radio & alarm clock. Direct dial telephone w/ Voicemail. Safety-deposit box. Hairdryer.

Valencia Hotel Photos - Room, Lobby, Pool, Bar.

Barcelona Hotel info:
Facilities:
Completely air-conditioned, Business Center with Internet, Bar, Safe Deposit Box, Outdoor Swimming Pool, Solarium, Wireless Internet Access

If you're still not convinced that Tomatina Tours is the best way to experience La Tomatina, Barcelona & Ibiza, here's 20 more reasons why you should come with us:
1-Do you know the most common infection at La Tomatina and how to prevent it?
2-What are the best hotels to stay at in Barcelona, Ibiza, and for La Tomatina and why?
3-What is the only way to avoid the crowds getting to/from La Tomatina? How can you avoid missing the festival because of transportation "complications"?
4-Do you know which bars and clubs are the best in all of Spain?
5-90% of pictures taken during La Tomatina don't come out. What do you need to do to take pictures that you can cherish for years to come?
6-What is the best time to arrive at the Tomato Fight?
7-Where are the most tomatoes found along the streets of Bunol during the fight?
8-Have you ever watched sunrise from an open-air all-nite dance club?
9-What's the most common injury suffered at La Tomatina and how do you prevent it?
10-How do you prevent allergic reactions to the acid in the tomatoes?
11-What is the one piece of clothing no Tomatina participant should be without?
12-Where's the best place to put your belongings during the fight?
13-Where do you go after the fight to get the tomatoes out of your ears?
14-What is the best time to arrive at the clubs in Ibiza?
15-Where can you find more throwable tomatoes, long after most people have run out?
16-Where are the best restaurants in all the cities we're traveling to?
17-What's the best way to travel around Ibiza?
18-How do you get served at Cafe del Mar during the peak of the Sunset crowd?
19-How do you get your face in AP & Reuters photos and on the front pages of news sources all over the world?
20-And finally, planning a trip through Spain can be very complicated; in addition to the difficulty of making reservations in a foreign language country, Spainards can be notoriously difficult to work with, given their laid back lifestyle, and tendency to do things at their own pace. So, why not let us worry about all the headaches of planning and you just enjoy the stress-free ride!

PRICE:
Spain Package (Meet us in Barcelona. Air to BCN not included): ONLY €949 ! (approx. $1494 USD) for all registrations received before June 18th, 5pm
NO Late Fee for all registrations received between June 18th, 5pm and June 27th, 5pm
Add €50 Late Fee for all registrations received after July 2nd, 5pm
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NEW THIS YEAR!
This year, we're including breakfasts in all hotels and all meals in Ibiza! Also, we're including two flights into our tour, which will be fun, easy and efficient! Do keep in mind, though, that as petro/gasoline prices fluctuate the tour cost may be adjusted. See cost note below.

COST NOTE
Cost for this trip may fluctuate between now and the time of your registration (due to hotel/train/petroleum/air reservation restrictions/currency fluctuations, etc.). Should that happen, you will be notified, and you will approve, any price increases before you're 100% committed to the tour.

To secure your spot on the tour, please :
1-Enter your name and click the Buy Now button below to make your trip deposit, and
2-We'll e-mail you the 1-page tourist application form for you to fill out and return to us. Then, you'll need to pack your bags!

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DEPOSIT DUE/BALANCE DUE NOTE:
Due at time of registration: USD$600
Balance Due 45 Days Out (July 12th): Remaining Balance (€949-USD$600)

Balance payments can be made by check (made out to TRI SPORTS, LLC), credit card**, or PayPal**.

**Should you decide to pay by credit card or PayPal, there's a 4% processing fee that the credit card companies impose on us, but that can be refunded by securing your spot with a credit card charge, initially, and mailing a check for the exact amount- at which time we'll refund the cc charge for the full amount (tour price & 4% processing fee).

We hope that you'll consider joining us on another sold-out trip to Ibiza, Barcelona, and the World's Craziest Festival, La Tomatina! We've had over 200 people express interest, world-wide!

Please contact us with any questions you may have at I Wanna Go or 919-293-0105.

We're looking forward to seeing you Covered in Tomatoes and Foam!

Cheers!
Dan Lefebvre
President/CSO
Tomatina Tours

TOUR NOTE:
Please note, this is a tour group in the Australian/European sense, meaning, not every minute of every day will be planned for you. We will arrange all travel, accommodations and unbelievable nighttime activities, as well as several incredible daytime activities, PLUS an amazing Tomatina experience, but you will also have afternoons which you will decide how you'd like to spend them (shopping, going to the beach, a museum, clubbing, etc.); and we'll be happy to help you plan, by letting you know all of your best options for fun. However, if you're uncomfortable with managing your own activities for an afternoon, without a chaperone, in a friendly foreign country, this may not be the trip for you. We expect all of our tourists to be competent travelers capable of managing themselves responsibly in a foreign country, ask for help when needed, and to be respectful of all other tourists, cultures, and people we encounter. Should your behavior or activities be extremely disruptive to the group, you will be dismissed from the tour, without a refund.



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