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FEBRUARY 2, 2005 at 12:23 AM
Posted by CHEESER
Source: HP Fan Trips
In HP Fan Trips' January news update, the organizers revealed the dates of this year's tour couldn't have been planned better.
JK Rowling's sixth book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, will be released just two weeks before the launch of HP Fan Trips 2005
. As such, the trip will be one of the first opportunities to discuss the story with a big gathering of other Harry fans, while trekking through the United Kingdom, chasing down the roots of the story and visiting film locations used by Warner Bros:
They say timing is everything. Good Harry Potter fans know that publishers Scholastic and Bloomsbury announced in December the English language release date for the sixth book - Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince - will be July 16. Using our advanced divination skills, we carefully planned HP Fan Trips 2005 to coincide with the book's release date, and we're understandably excited now that the release date is officially known. (If you believe we really knew the book would be released in July, and you're wearing white gloves, we also have a ketchup popsicle with your name on it.)
Along with the Accio 2005 UK conference, HP Fan Trips will be one of the first formal opportunities to meet with other rabid Harry Potter fans to discuss book 6! Don't miss out on what will surely be passionate, lively debate, and more importantly, wild fun talking HP with other fans while you explore the roots of the story throughout the United Kingdom.
Some of our 2005 tour packages are now already more than 70% booked, putting us quite ahead of the same time last year. What does this mean? With a maximum of 42 people per package, you should make reservations with friends and family sooner rather than later. Once each package is filled to capacity, no more participants can be added due to the required arrangements (hotel, transportation, meals, etc.). Remember, only an initial deposit is required to reserve a spot and payment plans are very flexible.
A leader in travel and vacation info since 1957, Frommer's recently pointed to HP Fan Trips as "a new form of travel" and detailed some of our selections. "Make no mistake about it!" they point out on their web site. "All establishment listings and reviews in Frommer's Guidebooks and online at Frommers.com are based on our author's individual experiences -- our listings and reviews are not advertisements." We're honored to have been included in their December review of literary tours inspired by books.
HP Fan Trips' free trip promotion is still going strong. One fan site has already won a free trip and is on its way to a second, and several others are in good shape for their own free trip. Remember, we've lowered the necessary referrals from 29 to 25 this year! Fan sites and other organizations can sign up to support HP Fan Trips and start referring participants. You'll get a link on the HP Fan Trips web site and a special code to track referrals.
Building on the success of HP Fan Trips, Beyond Boundaries Travel has developed a new tour for fans of the Pirates of the Carribbean movies. Participants will sail the open sea on a Windjammer Tall Ship, and visit historic pirate sites in both Nassau and Jamaica (including Port Royal)! It was developed in cooperation with several of the top PotC fan sites and the Jamaican Tourist Board, Bahamas Tourist Board and Air Jamaica. Visit http://www.potcfantrips.com/ for more information.
Don't forget this year's trip also features an exclusive ride on the Hogwarts Express train used in the films! Visit HP Fan Trips online at http://www.hpfantrips.com/ and join their official Yahoo! discussion group.
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Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1266
AsiaLovesHP says:
**TEARS**
I would love to go on one of those trips:(
(Too expensive,money doesnt grow on trees people!)
<3
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 12:35 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 30
harryfreak13 says:
Wow! I wish I could go, maybe those people could stay in london for a little while longer, get the book early, and reveal story tidbits to us!
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 12:39 AM EST
Student
Points: 232
EmmaLuva says:
Fourth post!! Yay! That sounds heaps cool. But i can't go, oh well I hope whoever's going has lots of fun!
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 12:48 AM EST
The Warrior Sorceress
Points: 3333
Devilish Katlyn says:
Wow, wish I could afford to take this trip. I'm taking a vacation this month, so I'll have to save up every penny for another year or two to afford another.
*sigh* Another opportunity wasted because of the whole "Not Having Money" thing.
Devilish Katlyn
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 12:50 AM EST
Auror
Points: 2624
ravenmadluna says:
wow, I didnt know Frommers was a real person, I thought he was just a character made up in the movie Eurotrip, well thats cool to know. All the people who go on the trip will have good reading material for the planin ride.
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 12:55 AM EST
Student
Points: 228
Buttercup_Sara says:
Wow, it always amazes me how fanatical people are about Harry Potter. It would be interesting to talk to other fans about the book right after reading it. I hope someone who goes well tell us all how it went.
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 1:08 AM EST
Squib
Points: 171
bowtruckle3797 says:
That would be amazing to be able to go on one of those trips right after HBP comes out! It would be so exciting! I wish I could go!!
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 1:15 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 1st Class
Points: 1921
Kirathena says:
I would love to go as well. Maybe I will one day!
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 1:16 AM EST
Unspeakable
Points: 3920
stocco says:
I don't even care about that trip right now. I'm so frickin' excited for the released of Half Blood Prince, I'm about to go crazy here.
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 1:26 AM EST
Squib
Points: 159
moonys_missus says:
I would LOVE to go on one of those trips. I can't even imagine what a trip with a bunch of Harry Potter fans would be like... AND I can't wait for HBP :D
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 1:29 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 2nd Class
Points: 1614
hermy-ninny712 says:
That's so cool! I wish I could go...oh well, at least I get to buy the book!!!
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 1:39 AM EST
Points: 141
Spuzum says:
That would be a rather nifty experience, too bad it costs a gazillion dollars
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 1:47 AM EST
Order of Merlin, 4th Class
Points: 1246
TybaltTheCannibal says:
That sounds like a great oppertunity. That is some great timing. I wish I could go, but I simply can't. Everyone that goes better fill all the rest of us in on the trip!
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 1:47 AM EST
Crookshanks Caretaker
Points: 3837
hermionefan1 says:
Thats cool that it comes out before the fantrips. Its perfect in fact cause then they can talk about it while on the trip.
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 1:57 AM EST
Auror
Points: 3493
silli_me says:
Hmmm...pay for my apartment or go on vacation to "HP land"? Tough choice. :)
However, it sounds like good, clean fun.
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 2:00 AM EST
Long Way from Happy
Points: 2952
OEHFICE says:
Wish I could go, sounds like fun. What a summer it should be. The book comes out a day before my b-day. Can't wait!
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 2:13 AM EST
Witch
Points: 772
fawkes1984 says:
Actually, the book is being released BEFORE the trip. "JK Rowling's sixth book, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, will be released just two weeks before the launch of HP Fan Trips 2005." That way they can discuss the book during the trip. Oh, how I wish I could go. Well, I will still have the book! :) I can't wait!
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 2:21 AM EST
Squib
Points: 188
Magnolia says:
I would like to go, but it's too expensive, so I'll spend that week re-reading again the HBP!
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 2:58 AM EST
Professor
Points: 1002
GredWeasley says:
This is really a good possibility for all the fans, to talk about the book. I just wish I could come on the trip, but university won't let me, :(.
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 3:08 AM EST
Witch
Points: 570
ginnypotter2004 says:
Hey that sounds awesome. Anyone going have an awesome lot of fun and tell us all about it. Now im just hanging round waiting for half-blood prince to come out. July can't come fast enough.
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 3:17 AM EST
Prefect
Points: 366
GryffindorsBeauty says:
I am going on the fan trip turned in my deposit 2 weeks ago. i realize that it was really near hbp relese i orderd on the internet.
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 3:18 AM EST
Squib
Points: 179
scurvy-kidd-theruff says:
Oh that's just too awesome! I mean, the luck of the book being released two weeks ahead of time is great. You know that means all the people heading out on those trips are gonna read it before so they can all talk about it!!
*sigh* If I wasn't a poor college student, I'd be packing my bags right now!! I'd love to go on a trip like that... so much fun!
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 3:44 AM EST
The Faerie Queene
Points: 3278
merri maven says:
I wish that I had the money to be able to go on a HP fan trip. Ho-hum! I'll try my best to save up for a HP trip for the year when the last book will be published. Gives me at least two years to save up for the trip.
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 4:31 AM EST
Muggle
Points: 19
Senorita_Nobez says:
Thats Pretty cool... Hope the guys that get to go have fun!!!
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 5:16 AM EST
Witch
Points: 707
*HP*4*ever* says:
Oh my god!!! I wish I could go there, but I'm not in the UK.
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 5:19 AM EST
Forgetful Werewolf
Points: 14831
Patronus_Potter says:
Hmmmmmm that sounds fun, but i think i'm busy in July. Drat stupid University finals and graduation!
Posted Feb 2, 2005 at 5:35 AM EST
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