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SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP SAVINGS 30-50% CURRENT GROUP DEPARTURES & OFFERS AVAILABLE: GROUP DEPARTURES Have you been wanting to travel to Egypt? Join the Trip Merchant Founders on an exciting trip to the land of the Pharaohs! February 20–March 4, 2020 – A FEW SEATS LEFT! ARTA–Member Exclusive Departure to Spain’s Costa Del Sol for 25 Nights from February 16–March 12, 2020. Starting at only $1,599 CAD per person! Also offered, an optional Morocco pre-tour extension. *First come, first served, limited space available. Tropical Costa Rica: March 16–24, 2020 Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights: October 6–12, 2020 OFFERS SAVE UP TO $1,000-$3,000 CAD per person on a 5-Star, 7-Night Mekong River Cruise through Vietnam & Cambodia! Regular Rate: $5,499 CAD Trip Merchant Rate: Only $2,499 CAD! *Limited time offer! + Trip Merchant has partnered with ARTA and has negotiated SPECIAL MEMBERSHIP SAVINGS directly with travel suppliers, some as much as a 30-50% SAVINGS on unique travel experiences. They work with a wide variety of travel suppliers that represent different travel styles in order to accommodate the diverse interests of travellers. On your travel site, it will showcase these following travel styles; Ocean Cruises, River Cruises, Guided Tours, Solo Travel (no single supplements for single travellers), Long Stay Vacations, Adventure & Active Travel, African Safaris, Rail Journeys, Solo Travel (no single supplements for single travellers) and Private Tailor Made. This travel website is password protected for members only access, powered by Trip Merchant. Simply click on this link https://arta.tripmerchant.ca/. Once you click on it, you will have to enter your password, which is “ARTATM18”. *Sign up for your travel e-newsletter, https://arta.tripmerchant.ca/#subscribe, to be aware of the latest deals! Trip Merchant has partnered with the Alberta Retired Teachers’ Association by providing members with exclusive travel savings and additional benefits! *UPCOMING ONLINE PRESENTATION: To learn more about Trip Merchant, how to navigate your engaging travel site, and what’s new and exciting, register for this online presentation on Tuesday, September 24 at 10 a.m. MDT. REGISTER HERE: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ ce01ce16287403bfcde7dc3c8da9331e Visit your ARTA travel site to learn more. Contact Trip Merchant at info@tripmerchant.com or 1-800-481-9739!