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Dear Customer:

It has not been so long since our last newsletter, because there is important travel information that we would like to share with you.

* New Regulations of Chinese Visa:

Additional document highlighted in blue:

1. Passport: Your valid passport must have at least six (6) months of remaining validity with at least one blank visa page in it.
2. Application form: One completed Visa Application Form (Q1)
3. Photo: one passport photo (color) glued or stapled on the application form.
4. Non-US passport bearers shall provide documents that entitle them to reside or work for an extended period of time in the US.
5. An applicant who was born in China is required to submit his /her Chinese passport or last foreign passport with a Chinese visa when he/she applies for a Chinese visa with a new foreign passport.
6. Tourists to China shall provide round trip air tickets and hotel reservation.
7. Applicants visiting friends and family members shall provide round trip air tickets and an invitation letter from relatives or friends.
8. The latest bank statment of your bank account (original copy).
9. Vacation approval letter or certificate of working status from your current company.

Official information could be found in the Chinese Embassy website in English or Chinese.

These recent changes has resulted delays of several visa applications. Please contact us if you have any question.

* Summer Special Ticket News:

1. American Airline: Boston - Shanghai (round trip): $1265, travel before July 15th, maximum stay 30 days. (This deal will not last long!)

2. United Airline: Boston - Beijing or Shanghai (round trip: $920, travel before May 29th, maximum stay 30 days.

Dear Customer:

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Now we are glad to update our specials that just came out especially for those who are going to travel in May:

* Great Deals for travels in May:

1. United Airline - Travel starts between May 1st to May 28th: From Boston to Beijing or Shanghai - total costs $920.

2. Air China special (May 5 - May 31): To any China City via PEK (Beijing) starts from $1145. Call us for details.

3. Korean Airline: Boston - Qing-dao, Shen-yang, Da-lian, Kun-ming, Cheng-du, Chong-qing, Wu-han, etc: starts $1095(round-trip).

* Tour News:

1. Spring vacation Tours (only on April 18th)

Three days 2 nights Toronto Tour. Please check details on our website: www.lecture-tour.com or call us at 617-868-3096.

2. Niagara Falls and 1000 Islands Tour starts on May 3rd. Please check our website for details.

We also provide Chinese Visa Service and exclusive Bus Tours.
Please visit our web-site: www.lecture-tour.com or call us at 617 868 3096 for more information.
We make your travels simple

Dear Customer:

It has been more than a month since our last news letter. We hope that all is well with you.

* Day light saving:

Day light saving starts on Sunday (March 09). Please adjust your clock an hour earlier.

* Great Spring Deals:

1. Now, you could save more than $200 if you are planning to fly to Shanghai with Delta Airline before May 1st, 2008 at a price of $625. This great deal will not last long! Call us at 617-868-3096 for more details to learn how to get these great deals!

2. Air China summer special (July 25 - August 22) just come out. To any China City via PEK (Beijing). Call us for details.

3. Korean Airline: Boston - Qing-dao, Shen-yang, Da-lian, Kun-ming, Cheng-du, Chong-qing, Wu-han, etc: starts $1095(round-trip).

All prices above include Tax and service fee.
Fares are subjected to change without notice. Other restrictions may apply.
We also have the exclusive airfare to destinations around the world.

* Travel News:

According to the Notice about “Adjustment of Regular Visa Fees for U.S. Citizens” posted on Embassy of the P.R. China,

The regular visa fees for U.S. citizens will be adjusted on reciprocal basis, effective on Jan. 20, 2008.

The details are as follows:
1. Regardless of the number of entries, the regular visa fee for an individual applicant will be adjusted to $130.
2. Expedited service fees will remain unchanged.
3. Applicants whose applications are received by the Consulate General on or before Jan. 19, 2008, will be charged the current rate even if those visas may be issued on or after Jan. 20, 2008.

We also provide Chinese Visa Service and exclusive Bus Tours.
Please visit our web-site: www.lecture-tour.com or call us at 617 868 3096 for more information.
We make your travels simple