Friday, November 13, 2009

Somersworth Chamber offers Trip to China



SOMERSWORTH—
Last year’s trip to China was so popular that the Greater Somersworth Chamber of Commerce is once again offering the nine-day, seven-night return trip.
The trip is scheduled for three departure dates in March.
Last year more than 65 people from several New England states signed up through the Chamber. The all-inclusive cost of the trip is $1,999.
Some ask: “what’s the catch?” but the fact is there is none, Jennifer Soldati, executive director of the Chamber, said.
“The trip was fantastic,” Paul Edgar of Somersworth, said. “It was actually good beyond the power of words to describe. I would highly recommend this trip for others.”
“I had a great trip,” Cathy McGuire of Dover said. “I think it was actually an excellent value for all we saw and learned. I have recommended this trip through the Somersworth Chamber to many friends and relatives.”
Travelers do not have to be members of the Chamber, and all are welcome to join others from the region for an adventure. The price (based on double occupancy) includes transportation to and from JFK Airport in New York; round-trip international and domestic airfare, including taxes; five-star and four-star hotels; three full meals each day; English-speaking tour guides; and admission tickets to all the scheduled tourist attractions.
During the seven days of touring travelers stay with the same tour group of approximately 25 people.
The trip's itinerary includes visits to the Great Wall, Beijing, the Forbidden City, Shanghai, and much more.
A $200 per person, non-refundable deposit is required, and the Chamber has had such a great response again this year that the deposit deadline has been extended through Nov. 20. The deposit is included in the total cost of the trip.
For more information call the Chamber at (603) 692-7175 or visit the Chamber's website www.somersworthchamber.com to download the brochure and a detailed itinerary with the registration form.
Photo caption: Travelers from Dover, Somersworth and Rollinsford visit the Great Wall of China during last year's trip to China sponsored by the Greater Somersworth Chamber of Commerce. (Courtesy photo)