From
fine, elegant dining to casual, outdoor buffets – the choice is yours
on your next cruise.
The
Continent!
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE. Offering 70 itineraries
aboard 6 ships, with 166 ports of call, no other cruise line covers the
Continent of Europe in its entirety as does Holland America Line. From
the Arctic to Egypt to the Baltics to the Mediterranean – you will “discover
the Continent from a local’s point of view: In-depth, surprising
and wholly unique.” New for 2009 are 15 maiden calls in the UK, Iceland,
Ireland, France, Norway, Italy, Malta and Georgia. Also new for next year:
A unique itinerary that focuses on the “Northern Strongholds” of
Northern Europe (and includes exploration of medieval monuments and castles
in England, Scotland, and Scandinavia) as well as a special 35-day roundtrip
Boston sailing that includes Canada/New England, Iceland, Greenland, and
an extended stay until midnight in Edinburgh. Call us now for details!
OCEANIA CRUISES. The
very best of the Mediterranean is yours to enjoy aboard Oceania Cruises
14-day “Gems of Antiquity” cruise that sails from Barcelona
to Istanbul. Departing April 4, 2009 aboard the elegant 684-passenger Regatta,
this voyage literally spans the Mediterranean Sea as you will have the
enviable opportunity to visit some of the region’s most popular ports
in no less than six countries. From Barcelona, you’ll sail to Palma
de Mallorca, Provence, Monte Carlo, Florence/Pisa, Olbia/Porto Cervo, Rome,
Amalfi/Positano, Athens, Santorini, Rhodes, Kusadasi and finally conclude
with an overnight stay in mystical Istanbul. In addition to an outstanding
itinerary that showcases the very best of this region, we are pleased to
tell you that Oceania Cruises is offering complimentary economy air fare
and 2-for-1 cruise fares that start at $3,499 per guest. Once onboard,
you can look forward to gourmet cuisine prepared by the
world-famous Jacques Pepin. This five-star fare is served in four unique open-seating
restaurants so you can dine where, when, and with whom you please. Combined
with the pleasure of highly personalized service and a more relaxed dress code
(with no formal attire requirements), we think you will find that Oceania Cruises
provides a distinctly unique and delightfully different cruise experience.
Please don’t delay – call us or stop by now. We have all the details
and will make all your arrangements. This is one exceptional offer that won’t
last long.
PRINCESS CRUISES®. Showcasing its most extensive European season to date in 2009, Princess Cruises® will be offering more sailings and new opportunities for travelers to explore everything from the romantic waters of the Mediterranean and Greek Isles to cosmopolitan capitals and the stunning scenery of the Continent’s northern reaches. Debuting next year is the magnificent Ruby PrincessSM and the intimate Tahitian Princess.® All in all, six ships (with guest capacity ranging from 670 to 3,070) will ply Europe’s historic and enticing shore lines with eleven new ports of call – including Sochi, a Russian resort city on the eastern shores of the Black Sea and site for the 2014 Olympics, and Murmansk (Russia) – the largest city north of the Arctic Circle. From the Temple of Poseidon to the Gothic cathedrals of Spain and the elaborate canals of Venice, to the magic of Paris, northward to the shores of Normandy, the cliffs of Edinburgh, and on to the Viking waters of Norway and the North Cape – all this and so much more is yours to explore and experience with Princess Cruises. Please call us now for specific itineraries, dates, and rates and ask us about Princess’ special, value-added “Escape Fares.”
European
River Cruising
UNIWORLD. One of our preferred travel partners, Uniworld – the pioneer
in elegant river cruising for over 30 years – continues to take this
superb style of “cruising” to a higher level with its unrivaled
programs, unique itineraries and outstanding five-star inclusions. Onboard
these intimate vessels you will enjoy fine boutique, hotel-style service, elegantly
furnished contemporary staterooms, fine dining options, fitness center, boutique,
a cozy library, delightful panoramic lounge, 24-hour specialty coffee/tea bar
and more. Additional amenities include complimentary shore excursions, complimentary
fine wines with dinner, complimentary bottled water in each stateroom, complimentary
use of bicycles throughout your cruise and all transfers on arrival/departure
days. River cruising allows access to inland areas of countries that big ships
can’t reach. Here is a sample of what’s new for 2009. Please call
us for details.
•
7-night “Enchanting Danube”. Cruising from Budapest to Passau,
this historic and diverse itinerary will be even more special as you will be
among the very first guests to cruise the “Queen” of Europe’s
great rivers – The Danube – aboard the stunning new 160-guest River
Beatrice as she makes her inaugural sailings in 2009. “Waltz” your
way along the Danube as you sail from one captivating city to the next . .
. Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Durnstein, Melk, Linz (Salzburg), and conclude
in Passau. This is indeed a marvelous journey filled with music, fine food
and wines, architecture and literally centuries of intriguing history.
•
9-night “Paris and European River Romance.” This is a new itinerary
for 2009 and begins with two exciting days in Paris before boarding your elegant
vessel the River Princess in Trier, Germany, on the Moselle River. From there
you will sail the romantic Rhine River to Bernkastel, Traben-Trarbach, Koblenz,
Rudesheim, Frankfurt, Miltenberg, Wurzberg (Rothenburg), Bamberg, and conclude
in Nuremberg. Charming towns and villages, lush vineyards,
museums, fairy-tale houses and medieval castles . . . all this and so much
more is yours to enjoy.
Hawaii
and South Pacific!
HOLLAND AMERICA LINE. One of our travel
partners, Holland America Line, is showcasing an incredible 30-day
cruise aboard the ms Ryndam that sails to Hawaii, Tahiti, and
the Marquesas Islands. This is an exotic, enticing, exciting itinerary
that we urge you to consider. Departing January 4, 2009, and sailing
roundtrip from San Diego, you will first sail to the lush, romantic Hawaiian
Islands and call at the ports of Hilo, Kona, Lahaina, Maui, Honolulu
and Nawiliwili. Next, you will cross the equator and journey on to Raiatea
and Bora Bora, French Polynesia; Papeete, Tahiti; Moorea, French Polynesia,
with your last exotic call at Nuku Hiva, Marquesas Islands. In this spectacular
South Pacific region of the world you will discover natural beauty at
its best. Snorkeling in shimmering blue lagoons, sunbathing on white-sand
pristine beaches, sightseeing at the spectacular Vaipahi Garden and the
fern-lined sea caves of the Mara’a Grotto and shopping for vibrant
handmade wares at a Tahitian marketplace – all this and more is
yours to enjoy on this superb cruise. Shore excursions such as “Tahiti
by 4-wheel Drive,” Bora Bora’s “Off the Beaten Track” and
the “Faaroa River Jungle Cruise” from Raiatea will further
encourage you to explore and experience these untamed islands.
Onboard the 1,258-guest Ryndam, you can look forward to a classy,
but casual ambiance that showcases a Dutch worldwide exploration theme accented
with art and artifacts from the 17th through the 19th centuries. Besides comfortable,
spacious and well-appointed staterooms, you will enjoy a variety of dining
venues ranging from The Rotterdam Dining Room (accented with impeccable
service and an extensive wine list) to the reservations-only, intimate and
elegant Pinnacle Grill. Other onboard amenities and activities include the
luxurious Greenhouse Spa & Salon, the lively Vermeer Show Lounge, relaxing
Explorations Café – powered by The New York Times, ultra-hip Crow’s
Nest – popular for late-night entertainment, and a variety of informative
and educational programs and lectures such as the popular Explorations Lecture
Series and cooking demonstrations in the Culinary Arts Center. To further enhance
your enjoyment, we are pleased to tell you that this is an American Express
hosted cruise. Please call us or stop by for details and to make reservations.
AMT
Ameican Express Travel
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LA/Orange
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