Great Travel Ideas
Posted by admin on January 23, 2012
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9-day tour featuring Beijing, Xi’an, Shanghai, and more…
Delve into the unique world of China during this magnificent vacation and visit Beijing, Xi’an, and Shanghai. As you’d expect from a trip to China, a tour highlight is your visit to the Great Wall of China. Known as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, it is the only man-made object that can be seen from space by the naked eye. As if the Great Wall of China is not enough to astonish you, wait until you see the Terracotta Warriors. Discovered accidentally in 1974, construction on the roughly 8,000 soldiers, chariots, and horses started in 210 BC—all to help China’s first emperor in the afterlife. History, amazing sights, and loads of fun await you on this grand tour though China. It’s a vacation of a lifetime!
Tour Price $1,479 p.p.d.o. if booked by 2/8/2012
Rate applies to the following 2012 departures: April through October.
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Posted by admin on January 23, 2012
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7-day tour featuring Charleston, Beaufort, Savannah, St. Simons, Jekyll Island, Amelia Island, Jacksonville, and more…
Discover southern hospitality at its best on this Southern coastal vacation. Begin your trip in Charleston, where you’ll enjoy a sightseeing tour in this beautiful, historic town. Stay at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, built in 1887 as the winter home for the Vanderbilt, Rockefeller, and Morgan families. On your final day, visit Amelia Island and Fort Clinch State Park, a restored Civil War-era fort, before your vacation ends in Jacksonville, Florida. If you want to see and tour some of the most beautiful and historic Southern towns, this Southern Coastal Journey is the vacation for you.
Tour Price $1,799 p.p.d.o. if booked by 2/8/2012
Rate applies to the following 2012 departures: April through December.
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Posted by admin on January 9, 2012
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10-day tour featuring San José, Tortuguero National Park, Tilajari Resort, Monteverde, Sarchi, and more…
Grab your camera and get ready for a wonderful vacation to Costa Rica! Witness bountiful wildlife in their natural habitat, enjoy relaxing dips in ecothermal hot springs, and learn about the Costa Rican culture on this once-in-a-lifetime tour. Among the many highlights of this tour is Tortuguero National Park, where you’ll take a boat ride along remote, unspoiled sections of the park to view wildlife. Your guide will look out for the wildlife—including freshwater turtles, egrets, toucans, and monkeys—so you can sit back, relax, and take plenty of pictures.
Tour Price $1,389 p.p.d.o. if booked by 2/8/2012
Rate applies to the following 2012 departures:
April through December.
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Posted by admin on December 22, 2011
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10-day tour featuring Madrid, Toledo, Granada, Costa del Sol, Ronda, Jerez, Seville, Cordoba, and more…
You’ll truly experience the best of Spain on this journey that includes 2-night stays in Madrid, Costa del Sol, and Seville. Spain is a country steeped in history, and you’ll have an opportunity to see some of its historical sights, as well as its well-known museums and churches. A tour highlight is the Prado Museum in Madrid. One of the most prestigious art museums in the world, the Prado houses 8,000 pieces of Western painting—from the Middle Ages to the 19th century. Other highlights are a guided walking tour in historic Ronda and a sherry wine tasting with tapas at a bodega in Jerez. While in Spain, be sure to sample paella and take lots of photos of this memorable vacation.
2012 Departures:
March through December starting at $1,939 if booked by 1/6/2012
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Posted by admin on December 22, 2011
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14-day tour featuring Los Angeles, Lake Havasu, Grand Canyon National park, Lake Powell, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Las Vegas, Mammoth Lakes, Yosemite National Park, Wine Country, San Francisco, and more…
Experience the best of the West on this grand adventure—with its vibrant cities, spectacular mountains, unique rock formations, and serene lakes. From the exciting cities to the amazing scenery and from the desert landscapes to the sparkling lakes, this tour has it all. Grab your camera and get ready for a remarkable vacation!
2012 Departures:
May through September starting at $2,879 if booked by 1/6/2012
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Posted by admin on December 14, 2011
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8-day tour featuring Scottsdale, Sedona, Grand Canyon National Park, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Las Vegas, and more…
Discover the unique landscapes of Arizona and Utah as you travel through three national parks—as well as Lake Powell and Monument Valley—and lots of beautiful scenery. See the massive red-rock formations and watch the sun set upon the spectacular Grand Canyon—sunrise is just as impressive—and be humbled by the magnificent scenery. Marvel at stunning rock formations, oddly shaped monoliths, and red sandstone. More splendid views await you in Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park. Watch the colors change on the massive stone formations and be awed by the impressive geology. You’ve heard how remarkable the scenery is in these national parks, and now is your time to experience them. So sit back, relax, and let us handle all of the driving and details.
2012 Departures:
April through October starting at $1,679 if booked by 1/6/2012
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Posted by admin on December 14, 2011
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9-day tour featuring Athens, Corinth, Mycenae, Epidaurus, Nauplia, Olympia, Delphi, Meteora Area, Thermopylae, and more…
This vacation from picturesque fishing villages to ancient historic ruins is a classic. Spectacular ancient history will unfold in Athens, where you will visit the Acropolis; ancient Corinth; Mycenae, with 19th-century excavations; Epidaurus; Olympia, where athletes of antiquity competed; and Delphi, with a special visit to the Archaeological Museum. Enjoy a whole afternoon in the unreal, fantastic landscape of Meteora with its 24 rock-top monasteries. Visit Varlaam Monastery, famous for its frescoes, and St. Stephen’s, featuring a unique collection of icons and an incredible panoramic view. Next is Thermopylae, the site of the heroic battle of Leonidas’ 300 doomed Spartans against Xerxes’ huge Persian army. Drive past Thebes and Marathon before returning to Athens.
2012 Departures:
March through November starting at $1,449 if booked by 1/6/2012
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Posted by admin on November 29, 2011
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10-day tour of Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, Deadwood, Black Hills National Forest, Mount Rushmore, Salt Lake City and more…
Visit Yellowstone National Park and view its spectacular water falls and wildlife. Witness Old Faithful as it explodes into the air and admire the wildlife as you explore the park. Similarly, in Grand Teton National Park, enjoy beautiful glacier-fed Jenny Lake and the rugged mountains. Mount Rushmore offers the astounding monument of four U.S. Presidents as well as spectacular scenery and wildlife. All of this and more await you on this marvelous vacation through some of the West’s national parks. Be sure to pack your camera, as you’ll have plenty of photo opportunities!
2012 departures:
May through September starting at $1,999 if booked by 12/14/2011
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Posted by admin on March 9, 2011
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9-day tour of Tortuguero National Park, Arenal Volcano, Monteverde, and more…
Grab your camera for this wonderful 9-day vacation to Costa Rica! Witness bountiful wildlife in
their natural habitat, enjoy relaxing dips in ecothermal hot springs, and learn about the Costa
Rican culture. Among the many highlights is Tortuguero National Park, where you’ll take a boat
ride along remote, unspoiled sections of the park to view wildlife. Your guide will look out for the
wildlife — including turtles, egrets, toucans, and monkeys — so you can sit back, relax, and take
plenty of pictures. Another tour highlight is the Arenal Volcano, considered one of the most active
volcanoes in the world. Relax as you soak in the ecothermal hot springs and watch the lava flow
down the volcano! In Monteverde, visit the Santa Elena Cloud Forest Reserve, home to forest
fauna such as jaguars, Resplendent Quetzel, monkeys, ocelot, and many species of birds and plants. On this Costa Rica
tour, you’ll also have a chance to visit local farms to learn about the local culture and industries.
January through December 2011 at $1579 per person, tour only. Includes breakfast daily, 5 lunches, and 5 threecourse
dinners (with a special farewell dinner in San José).
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Posted by admin on March 9, 2011
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12-day tour of Prague, Budapest, Vienna, Passau, and more…
From the splendor of Prague to the Gypsy violins of Budapest, you’ll treasure every moment
of this memorable 12-day Danube River cruise vacation. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Prague,
Nuremberg, medieval Regensburg, Passau, Vienna, and Budapest. Sail through the fascinating Main
Danube Canal, attend a beer tasting in Regensburg, tour Melk’s splendid Benedictine Abbey, and
experience the music, art, culture, and historical sites in romantic Vienna — a memorable vacation!
April through September 2011, starting at $3199 per person, tour/cruise only, depending
on departure date and cabin type. Includes full buffet breakfast in Prague; superb dining
with all meals on board daily featuring full breakfast, lunch, and dinner; complimentary regional wine, beer, or
soft drinks with all onboard dinners and complimentary coffee and tea available throughout the day.
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