--- title: The Week Ahead description: the-week-ahead-april-3-2017 image: https://blog.avantidestinations.com/hubfs/Avanti_BlogPost_HeroImage_002.jpg --- [![Avanti Destinations Logo](https://blog.avantidestinations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Avanti-Logo-Color-4.png?width=100&height=63&name=Avanti-Logo-Color-4.png "Avanti Destinations Logo")](http://www.avantidestinations.com) [![Avanti Destinations Logo](https://blog.avantidestinations.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Avanti-Logo-Color-4.png?width=100&height=63&name=Avanti-Logo-Color-4.png "Avanti Destinations Logo")](http://www.avantidestinations.com) - [The Avanti Traveler](https://info.avantidestinations.com/the-avanti-traveler) - [Blog Homepage](https://blog.avantidestinations.com/the-avanti-traveler) - [Avanti Podcast](https://blog.avantidestinations.com/avanti-podcast/the-avanti-podcast) - [Avanti Destinations](https://www.avantidestinations.com/home) - [Subscribe Now](https://share.hsforms.com/1FoJwsgeZQ366rRMQXb1RJQ158jk) search - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 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With a new look and a new name, what else can you expect from us? We have more authors, more travel tips, more stories, and more experiences to share with you. Every Monday, we will let you know about special offers for you and your clients, where to connect with us either online or in person, plus give you some updates from around the world. Looking forward to The Week Ahead! **Special Offers** - Clients traveling to [Costa Rica](http://www.avantidestinations.com/EVWeb/landing/costa_rica_hotel_specials.html) can save big on hotels with a 3rd night free at some of our favorite properties such as El Silencio, Kioro, and Si Como No - Have you dreamed of Machu Picchu? Clients with at least 5 nights in Peru can score a [free entrance to Machu Picchu](http://www.avantidestinations.com/EVWeb/landing/ultimate_peru_valueadd.html) during the months of May and June - Book a trip to the Philippines and earn an additional [$50 bonus commission](http://www.avantidestinations.com/EVWeb/landing/Travel_Tease/philippines_essentials_avd.html) – book by April 7th **Where To Meet Us** - Meet us at the Paycation National Convention April 6-9, 2017 at the Rio All-Suite Las Vegas Hotel & Casino – for Paycation affiliated agents only - Meet us at MTravel Jump Start LIVE! April 7-9, 2017 at the Montrose Travel Office in CA – for MTravel affiliated agents only **Other News** - Star Peru launched a new route connecting Cuzco and Pisco on April 1st, so you can now combine Lima’s Historic Center, the mysterious Nazca Lines and the Imperial City of the Inca even easier - Small Group Tours from Dublin – With a maximum of 16 passengers, our new small group tours are an excellent way to see the natural beauty of Ireland. 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Our Inside Sales Manager has visited some of the world's most amazing places in her thirteen years at Avanti. Her passion for culinary travel has led her to many markets and restaurants across the world, but her most memorable experiences are home hosted dinners and hands on cooking classes. 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