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Archive for November, 2008Europe Tours Early Booking SpecialsWednesday, November 26th, 2008
These special offers have been extended for new bookings made by December 15, 2008. Remember, a deposit secures your tour space, and then final payment is not due until 45 days prior to travel. Jordan Travel TipsMonday, November 24th, 2008
Documents: American travelers require a Visa which can be obtained when you arrive for $15 USD. Many tour operators & cruise lines include the Visa as part of their package. Must See: Petra – Voted one of the New Seven Wonders of the World in 2007 & is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Dead Sea Resthouse; Jarash (Roman ruins); Mount Nebo; Dead Sea Venice CarnevaleSaturday, November 22nd, 2008
Want to Experience a Luxury package to the 2009 Carnivale? It will only cost a mere $6,999 for a small group 6 day package that includes deluxe hotel accomodations, sightseeing & attendance to costume balls including 5 day costume rentals. Royal Caribbean Independence of the Seas arrives in Ft. LauderdaleThursday, November 20th, 2008
When it comes to onboard activities, Independence of the Seas offers an unbelievable array of choices. For those who love to go wild on vacation, you can hang-10 on the popular FlowRider, take your frustrations out in the boxing ring, putter around on the nine-hole miniature golf course, or cool off at the ice-skating rink. For travelers who want to just sail away from it all, the ship offers plenty of soothing distractions such as whirlpools, a day spa, solarium with an indoor/outdoor pool, and a library. Plus, children will love the fun designed just for them with the H20 Zone interactive water park and the Adventure Ocean Youth Program. Hungry? The three-deck-high main dining room serves your favorite dishes from around the world. Cruisers can also enjoy casual eateries like the buffet at Windjammer Café, Johnny Rockets 50s-style diner, Sorrento’s pizza parlor & Ben & Jerry’s. Independence of the Seas also has two specialty restaurants: Portofino Italian Restaurant & Chops Grille. After dinner, you can burn off those calories with scores of entertainment options. Drop off the kids for evening activities at the Adventure Ocean club, & press your luck at the Casino, perform like an “American Idol” during karaoke classic at the On Air Club, or dance the night away in the castle-themed nightclub, The Crypt. Want fun for the whole family? Shoot for the high score in the arcade, watch a movie together in the theater, or take the whole bunch to see the ice skating show or headline performance at the Broadway-style venue Arcadia Theatre. Independence will sail from Ft. Lauderdale & alternate between eight-night Eastern Caribbean & six-night Western Caribbean itineraries. The Eastern Caribbean itinerary will call at San Juan, Puerto Rico; Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; Phillipsburg, St. Maarten and Labadee, Royal Caribbean’s private beach destination in Haiti. The Western Caribbean itinerary will call at Belize City, Belize; & Costa Maya and Cozumel in Mexico. Collette Vacations: Project Green & BlueThursday, November 20th, 2008Collette has announced the launch of its newest initiative, Project Green & Blue. The program is Collette’s latest step in reducing its carbon footprint & environmental impact. The domestic tour operator’s initiative is aimed at ensuring Collette’s worldwide offices are operating as “green” as possible on a day-to-day basis. “Everyone needs to take responsibility for the impact they have on our environment,” said John Galvin, CFO. “We want to do everything we possibly can to leave the world a better place as a result of our being here.” Project Green and Blue is aimed at doing just that. On Arbor Day, Collette planted 519 trees, one in honor of each of their employees. Collette is also working on the design & construction of the new Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certified building for their office in Canada. The building should be complete in April 2009 will include a geothermal heating system, so they will use less fossil fuel for heat. Future projects will include installing a 20-kilowatt wind turbine in the company’s Vermont retreat location which will provide renewable energy for the house and in clean energy that can be sold back to the utility company. They will also make changes & upgrades to their corporate office in Rhode Island including replacing lights & installing water saving fixtures, installing programmable thermostats & occupancy sensing light systems, as well as changing over to environmentally friendly cleaning products. Collette Vacations makes traveling the world simple and hassle-free. For more information on their travel packages visit: http://www.atlastravelweb.com/collettetours.shtml General Tours in Asia & South AmericaWednesday, November 19th, 2008General Tours’ small group escorted tour to exotic Southeast Asia is a rich & leisurely way to explore this distant land. Its unique inclusions are visiting Singapore with a private guide, a deluxe overnight cruise on Ha Long bay, two full days of expertly guided sightseeing at Angkor Wat, and a night on the Mekong Delta.
Exclusive offer: Book by December 31st, & receive a complimentary lunch at The Line, a restaurant at the Shangri-La Hotel in Singapore. A 14 day itinerary is available without Singapore from $3,599 pp
Traditions & Flavors of South America is an 8 day package from $2,379 pp Rates include deluxe hotel accommodations, many meals, sightseeing at 2 estate wineries in Mendoza & all on-tour transportation & internal flights. Exclusive offer: Booking by December 31st and receive complimentary private airport transfers on land-only bookings. AARP Members receive up to $200 off per couple. Cunard Special 2009 Transatlantic CrossingsWednesday, November 19th, 2008
Enjoy a thrilling fireworks display above historic Boston Harbor from the deck of the Queen Mary 2. Then set sail for New York & ultimately end up in Southampton, England over the 8 day crossing. September 8, 2009: The Kennedy Center Chamber Players Sail on a musical adventure with The Kennedy Center Chamber Players, a small group comprised of six national Symphony Orchestra principal players will perform 3 concerts on this cruise. Nigel Boon, NSO Director of Artistic Planning will also be onboard to present 3 lectures as part of the Cunard Insights enrichment programme. Save up to 10% off Early Booking Fares The Nation of Why Not?Wednesday, November 19th, 2008Royal Caribbean Cruises Launches New Ad Campaign Royal Caribbean offers vacations in the Caribbean, Bermuda, Canada, Alaska, Asia, South America, Europe, Australia & New Zealand. Atlas offers exclusive amenities on most RCCL cruises. What do you think of the new campagain? Globus Food, Wine & Music VacationsWednesday, November 19th, 2008
On a Food & Wine vacation, you’ll enjoy plenty of hands-on experiences. Take a cooking lesson that reveals the secrets of Italy’s timehonored dishes. Learn about the climate, soils, and grape varieties in France’s celebrated Bordeaux region. Indulge your senses at the Biarritz Museum of Chocolate, tour a maple sugarworks in Vermont, or find out what makes California’s sparkling wines bubble— and that’s just the beginning! London Vacation – MonogramsWednesday, November 19th, 2008
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When to Go: The best time to travel are the Spring & Fall where temperatures are more moderate and there are less crowds.
Winter in Venice shines with a different glow – a pale, almost lemon-hued sun pushes through the mist that rises from the lagoon. And in those heady days before Lent descends, the streets pulse with a cadenced rhythm that rises and falls with the light: It is Carnevale with its grand gala evening costume balls in ancient palazzos and casual piazza afternoon soirees with hand-held masks. At once bright and chatty, shrouded and whispered. Are you ready to experience the magic? Choose this extraordinary escape – Venice Carnevale – a fivenight homage to a millennium-old celebration. The city’s Grand Canal and those who wander its alleyways and bridges are transformed into characters in one of life’s great plays.
Royal Caribbean Cruise line’s latest Freedom-class ship, debuted in the U.S. yesterday at Port Everglades in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Touted as one of the world’s largest cruise ships, it will be Royal Caribbean’s first Freedom-class ship to sail from Port Everglades.
Visions of Vietnam & Angkor Wat with Singapore is a 17 day package starting from $5,999 pp land only. Price includes luxury hotel accommodations, overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay, most meals, all sightseeing & on-tour transportation including flights within Vietnam & Cambodia.
In South America, discover the rich cultural legacy & sophisticated charms of two of the continent’s great capitals. Explore Mendoza, Argentina’s best wine region, and staisfy your lust for magnificent scenery with a spectacular overland journey across the mighty peaks of the Andes. Excursions include wine tastings, a tango lesson, and a cooking class will provide an insider’s point of view.
July 4th, 2009: Independence Day Crossing
Globus just released their 2009 brochure for their Food & Wine vacations. With more than 80 years of experience, Globus can make your trip delicious. We will take you to the vineyards of Tuscany, arrange for a tasting of the cheeses of France, explain the story behind the baked beans of Boston, the sourdough breads of San Francisco, the sweets of Austria, and the lobsters of New England.
Fabulous London is the perfect destination for a travel experience befitting royalty. You may want to spend time in the British Museum, cruise the Thames River, shop along Bond Street, walk through Trafalgar Squre or check out the city view from the London Eye. Better yet, spend an afternoon at Vinapolis: City of Wine as you wander the airy vaults of this old cellar & listen to the history of wine while you sample some of the subject matter. Why not add on Paris for a few nights? With 
