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 So
what exactly is a Royal Caribbean International vacation? It's a
vacation
that lets explorers get out and see and do things they've never done
before
- things they may have never even imagined seeing and doing.
And no
one brings
that adventure
to life like Royal Caribbean.
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 Passengers
are typically 48 years old, married, and experienced travelers. They
tend
to understand quality and enjoy fine dining. 50% have cruised before,
and
20 - 30% previously with Celebrity.
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 Even
though we transport thousands of guests every year, we know each person
is an individual, each voyage unique. NCL's special programs and
products
add even more of that personal touch.
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 Holland
America shows you the world. For over 125 years Holland America has
upheld
a reputation for "five star" service and unequaled cruise itineraries.
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 Luxury
Cruises to Africa, Alaska, Antartica, Asia, Australia, Baltic, Bermuda,
Canada, Caribbean, Iceland, Mediterranean, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama
Canal, South America, Tahiti, Coastal United States and World Cruise.
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 Six-Star
service. All ocean view suite accommodations, most with a private teak
veranda.
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 Under
the promise of 180 Degrees from Ordinary Windstar provides one of the
most
unique cruise vacation experiences in the world
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 Princess
Cruises offers hundreds of places to visit. Every vacation features a
style
of travel you won't find anywhere else. It's called Grand Class
Cruising.
Cruises range from 7-72 days.
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 Providing
Upscale Cruises to South America, Caribbean, Trans-Canal, Alaska, South
Pacific, World Cruise, Mediterranean, Northern Capitals, Western
Europe,
Trans-Atlantic
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 Costa
offers a way of cruising unlike any other. Festive. Elegant.
Delightfully
different in service, cuisine and ambiance.
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 Specialist
in destinational cruising, Orient Lines offers affordable cruise
vacations
to the most exciting & exotic parts of the globe aboard its
award-winning
liners, Marco Polo & Crown Odyssey
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 Specializes
in distintive and innovative cruising
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EXPLORE THE
CONTINENTS
WITH A LUXURY RIVER CRUISE
SIX
NIGHTS CRUISES ON THE
SAONE OR RHONE RIVERS
by
Abercrombie & Kent |
TOUR ID:GTSFA1034
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featuring One of Europe's Finest Canal
Cruisers
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Barge
Cruising through History!
Luxury
barge 'Napoléon' is one of Europe's finest vessels. This year
she
cruises from Tournon/Tain l'Hermitage in France's Rhône region to
Arles in Provence, a diverse itinerary that passes from châteaux
and sleepy vineyards to the sun-drenched landscapes of Van Gogh and the
monuments of the Roman Empire.
7
Days Paris/Paris
LAND
RATE FROM: $4100 p/p |
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Abercrombie
and Kent
6
Nights Cruises
on
the Saone or Rhone Rivers
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LEGENDARY
WATERWAYS OF EUROPE
by
Collette
Vacations
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TOUR ID:GTSEG1017
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| featuring Hungary, Slovakia, Austria,
Germany and Holland |
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Cruise
through five countries in the
heart of Europe on this relaxing 14-night cruise. Let the waters of the
Rhine, Moselle, Main and Danube carry you gently through Holland,
Germany, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary, exploring striking vistas rich
with history, culture, lore and traditions. Sail by castles,
fortresses, villages and vineyards and through the dramatic Rhine
Gorge. Explore Amsterdam, Cologne, Koblenz, Rudesheim, Bamberg,
Bratislava, Budapest, Melk, Vienna and much more.
16
Days including air, or 15 Days Amsterdam/Budapest
LAND
RATE FROM: $4199 p/p |
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Collette Vacations
Legendary Waterways of Europe
16
Days-
Deluxe Tour
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SIGNATURE
DANUBE RIVER ABOARD
THE M/S RIVER CLOUD
by
Abercrombie and Kent |
TOUR ID:GTSASA1049
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Splendid Adventure on the Magnificent
Danube River!
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The
Ultimate Danube River Cruise!
This
glorious journey through the heart of the former Austro-Hungarian
Empire
is a dream come true - quite literally speaking, because it has only
recently
been made possible by the completion of the Main-Danube Canal, a plan
conceived
by the Emperor Charlemagne more than a thousand years ago. Now you can
travel in style between Budapest, Hungary, and Dietfurt, Germany,
aboard
the splendidly-appointed 'M/S River Cloud,' visiting jewels of Central
Europe such as Passau, Dürnstein, Bratislava and Vienna along the
way.
8
Days Munich/Budapest
LAND
RATE FROM: $3000 p/p |
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Abercrombie
and Kent
The
Danube River
Aboard
the Magnificent 'M/S River Cloud'
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RUSSIAN
RIVER CRUISES
by Collette Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSRUSC1052
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Experience the splendor of the czars,
vibrant Slavic culture and the expansive beauty of rural Russia on this
11-day cruise from Russia’s capital, Moscow to Peter the Great’s
glittering city, St. Petersburg. Visit Red Square and St. Basil’s
Cathedral‘s kaleidoscopic towers. Step inside the Kremlin and discover
its imperial treasures. See the architectural treasures of the “Golden
Ring.” Cruise through picturesque Lake Onega and the mighty Volga
River. Follow an expert guide to discover the incredible treasures of
the immense Hermitage Museum as you explore St. Petersburg, one of the
loveliest cities in Europe.
11
Days including air, or 10 Days
Moscow/St. Petersburg
LAND
RATE FROM: $1849 p/p |
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Collette Tours
Russian
River Cruising
11
Days-
Deluxe Tour
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EGYPTIAN
SPLENDOR
by Globus Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSAEG1056 |
Highlights
of Egypt's Rich Past
This
10-day vacation offers an exciting voyage through the Kingdom of the
Pharaohs.
Your journey begins in Cairo where you'll marvel at Tutankhamon's
treasures
in the Egyptian Museum, visit the enigmatic Sphinx, and see the Great
Pyramids
of Giza. Then fly to Aswan to enjoy a felucca ride and board an elegant
hotel boat for a four-night Nile River cruise to Luxor. Along the way,
visit Kitchener Island's lush Botanical Gardens, gigantic Aswan Dam,
the
Temple of Isis, the Valley of Kings and Valley of Queens, and Luxor
Temple.
You'll also enjoy a horse-drawn carriage ride through Edfu to the
Temple
of Horus, visiting colorful local bazaars and exploring the stunning
monuments
of Karnak.
10
Days including air or
9 Days Cairo/Cairo
LAND
RATE FROM: $2211 p/p |
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GET OUR LOW  WITH YOUR
CALL OR EMAIL REQUEST
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Egyptian
Splendor
10
Day- Deluxe
Tour
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GRAND
TOUR OF EGYPT
by Globus Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSAEG1058 |
Egypt
and the Nile
Complete
sightseeing program: Cairo, the Pyramids, Alexandria, Karnak, Luxor,
Valley
of Kings and Valley of Queens, Edfu, Kom Ombo, Aswan, Philae. Nile
cruise
accommodation in luxury two-berth outside cabins with private
facilities
on one of the great Oberoi hotel boats; all shore excursions are
included.
12
Days including air or
11 Days Cairo/Cairo
LAND
RATE FROM: $2608 p/p |
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GET OUR LOW WITH YOUR
CALL OR EMAIL REQUEST
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Grand
Tour of Egypt
11
Day- Deluxe
Tour
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SPLENDORS
OF THE NILE
by Collette
Vacations
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TOUR ID:GTSAEG1059 |
Smithsonian
Journey!
Step
back in time and explore thousands
of years of history, legend and lore as you view the timeless wonders
of Egypt. Discover the world of the ancient Egyptians as you visit the
incomparable sites of the pharaohs – Memphis and Sakkara, the Pyramids
of Giza, Luxor and Karnak temples, and the tombs on the West Bank of
ancient Thebes. Dedicated Egyptologists provide insight throughout your
journey. Cruise along the legendary Nile River, pass colonnaded temples
and stop at the temples of Edfu and Kom Ombo, situated at the
crossroads of ancient caravan routes.
12
Days including air, or 11 Days
Cairo/Cairo
LAND
RATE FROM: $1699 p/p |
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Splendors
of the Nile
12
Day- Deluxe
Tour
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JOURNEY
THROUGH JORDAN AND EGYPT
by Collette
Vacations
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TOUR ID:GTSAEG1060 |
Explorations
Series!
Embark on a
one-of-a-kind journey. Bask in the warmth of Egyptian and Jordanian
hospitality. Spend a full day at the stunning stone-carved hidden city
of Petra. Discover the world of the ancient Egyptians in the shadow of
the Pyramids. Cruise down the legendary Nile for three nights. Be
welcomed for lunch at a Bedouin camp in the remarkable Wadi Rum desert.
Luxuriate at a Dead Sea resort and spa. Explore an endlessly
fascinating part of the world where history and an energetic culture
come together.
15
Days including air, or 14 Days
Cairo/Cairo
LAND
RATE FROM: $2999 p/p |
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Journey Through
Jordan and Egypt
15
Day- Deluxe
Tour
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SPLENDORS
OF THE NILE
by Abercrombie and Kent |
TOUR ID:GTSAEA1061 |
Ultimate
Nile!
Splendors
of the Nile is a comprehensive Connoisseurs program, exploring every
highlight
along the Nile "in A&K style." After three nights in
Cairo
(where sightseeing includes the Museum of Antiquities and its Mummy
Room,
Memphis, Sakkara, the Pyramids and Sphinx), fly south to Abu Simbel to
see the great Temple of Ramses, saved from the rising waters of Lake
Nasser
by an international effort financed, in large part, by the United
States.
Then, continuing to Aswan by air, board 'Sun Boat IV' to begin a
five-day
cruise to the temples at Kom Ombo, Edfu and Esna. Two nights in Luxor
allow
travellers to see all of the wondrous sights. Little-visited Dendera,
Karnak
and Luxor are highlights, as is the Mortuary Temple of Hatshepsut,
Egypt's
only female pharaoh, and the Valley of the Kings, resting place of
Tutankhamon
and many of his royal peers. Returning to Cairo, explore the old Coptic
city and its Islamic mosques and monuments before boarding a homebound
flight.
10
Days Cairo/Cairo
LAND
RATE FROM:
$6,575 p/p |
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Abercrombie
and Kent
Splendors
of the Nile
11
Day- Ultimate
Tour
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WONDERS
OF
CHINA & TIBET
WITH
YANGTZE RIVER CRUISE
by Globus Tours |
TOUR ID:GTSOCT1070
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Lands/Modern Cities! |
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Immerse
yourself in the rich history and culture of China and Tibet during this
unforgettable land and river cruise vacation! Your trip begins in
Beijing, where you visit the Great Wall of China, the Imperial Palace,
Tian’anmen Square, and the Sacred Way of the Ming Tombs. On to Xi’an to
marvel at the Dayan Pagoda, built in 652 AD, and the famous legion of
Terracotta Warriors guarding Emperor Qin Shi Huangdi’s (China’s first
Emperor’s) tomb.
Then
journey
into the Himalayas to see the religious sites in the
Buddhist city of Lhasa, Tibet. Tour the Potala Palace, once the center
of the Tibetan government and the former winter residence of the Dalai
Lama. Visit the Summer Palace of the Dalai Lama, featuring the largest
man-made garden in Tibet. Learn about traditional Tibetan medicine and
therapy at the Tibetan Hospital, and visit a typical Tibetan monastery.
Visit one of Tibet’s oldest shrines, Jokhang Temple.
Fly
to
Chengdu and visit the fascinating Giant Panda Breeding Research
Base. Then fly to Kunming to view the Stone Forest, an area of
limestone pillars—some almost 100 feet high—dotted with small lakes and
waterfalls. Then travel to Lijiang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
surrounded by 16,000-foot-plus mountains. Tour the medieval town and
the Black Dragon Pool.
After
flying
to Chongqing, China’s capital during World War II, embark
on your 3-night river cruise on the magical Yangtze River aboard the
Victoria Katarina, where you witness beautiful landscapes and visit the
Three Gorges Dam Site, the largest of its kind in the world. Disembark
in Yichang and fly to Shanghai, China’s most populous city. In
Shanghai, tour the Shanghai Museum and experience the spectacular
beauty of the Yu Yuan Gardens. This vacation to China and Tibet, with
the wonderful Yangtze River Cruise, is a once-in-a-lifetime trip.
20
Days including air or,
19 Days Beijing/Shanghai
LAND
RATE FROM: $4689 p/p |
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GET OUR LOW WITH YOUR
CALL OR EMAIL REQUEST
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Globus
Tours
Wonders of China
and
Tibet
20
Day- Deluxe
Tour
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YANGTZE
PASSAGE
by Abercrombie and Kent |
TOUR ID:GTSOCA1072
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A Unique Trek through Cultural China!
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Experience
China in Grand Style!
On
this Connoisseurs journey, experience the Yangzi River scenery -
inspiration to generations of artists - on a four-night cruise that
includes private shore excursions. In Guilin, glide down the Li River
on an exclusive cruise through rock peaks. Discover China's most
impressive monuments in inimitable style as well, visiting the
best-preserved section of the Great Wall and exploring Shanghai with an
expert historian.
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In Beijing, Guilin
and Xian,
relax in private hotel club lounges, with complimentary cocktails and
concierge service
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Sail Lake Kunming in
a small
group (with just your fellow A&K travellers) for maximum comfort
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Cruise the Yangzi
River on board
Sanctuary MS 'Yangzi Explorer,' lodging in deluxe cabins that offer
uninterrupted views of the Three Gorges from your own balcony
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Leave the Guilin
crowds behind
on a private half-day cruise on the Li River
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Gain a deeper
understanding of
ancient Chinese artifacts when you tour the Yangling Museum with an
expert archaeologist
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See Shanghai through
the eyes of
renowned local historian Patrick Cranley during a private tour
16 Days Beijing/Shanghai
LAND
RATE FROM: $7795 p/p |
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Abercrombie
and Kent
Yangtze
Passage
16
Day- Ultimate
Tour
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