Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Tauck’s Tours Earth Journeys

Storytelling is at the heart of every Tauck journey… and now Tauck Tours is teaming up with BBC Earth – nature’s premier storytellers. The new collaboration brings the extraordinary insights of BBC Earth’s award-winning film crews and natural history experts to departures of Tauck’s Earth Journeys, beginning in September 2014. Tauck and BBC Earth are working together to bring a fresh perspective on natural history travel so you experience the stories within these destinations in new and innovative ways. You’ll view specially created videos, learn from educational touches that engage the five senses, and enjoy hands-on usage of special filmmaker gadgets – all inspired by BBC Earth natural history filmmakers. Initially, they will offer four Earth Journeys itineraries: Botswana, South Africa & Zambia, Kenya & Tanzania: A Classic Safari, Manitoba: Polar Bear Adventure, and Antarctica. Many more itineraries will follow in 2015 an beyond.

Friday, October 11, 2013

Andalusia Ideas!

This is just an example of the type of independent tour we can arrange for you in Europe! A train ride through Andalusia! DAY 01: Madrid Upon arrival at Madrid Airport, you will be transferred to your hotel. Remainder of day at leisure. Overnight in Madrid. DAY 02: Madrid Today, we will explore this vibrant city, you will take a panoramic city tour of Madrid. We will be visiting the main avenues; Alcala street, Puerta del Sol, Plaza de España, where we will see panoramically the view of most representative buildings as Royal Palace, Teatro Real, the Parliament and the elegant monumental fountains of Cibeles and Neptuno along Castellana Avenue. Overnight in Madrid. Meals: B DAY 03: Madrid Day at leisure or continue discovering the Madrid, visit the Royal Palace, or the Prado Museum, or even the near monumentally rich surroundings (Toledo, Escorial, etc) Overnight in Madrid. Meals: B DA 04: Madrid – Seville Transfer independently to the train station to board your high speed train to Seville. Remainder of day at leisure, or take a walk in the Maria Luisa Gardens with the monumental Plaza de España is a delight. Explore also on your own the Royal Alcazares, the medieval Arab palace is a must see. Overnight in Seville. Meals: B DAY 05: Seville Today you will explore the city of Seville. You will be visiting the 15th-century Cathedral, one of the most breathtaking in all of Christendom, you can walk up to La Giralda (striking minaret of the former mosque), Seville’s most famous monument inside the Gothic Cathedral, the largest in Spain and third in the world with the burial of Cristobal Colon discover of America. Then, walk by Santa Cruz Quarter, a maze of small alleys and small squares with the peacefulness of a tiny garden. Admire the whitewashed houses, small squares and flower-filled patios. Remainder of day at leisure. Overnight in Seville. Meals: B DAY 06: Seville – Cordoba Transfer independently to the train station to board your high speed train to Cordoba. During the Roman age, Cordoba was a very important city, but during the Moslem domination it reached its maximum splendor, especially in the IX and Xth centuries, when the Caliphate made it their capital. This city was the most populated town in the world (almost 1 million). Remainder of day at leisure, you may want to visit the great mosque of Cordoba, considered the nicest among the historical mosques, also the Cathedral. You can also take a walk around the Jewish Quarter, with its fresh narrow streets and Andalusia "patios", where you will find one of the few perfectly preserved Synagogues in Spain. Overnight in Cordoba. Meals: B DAY 07: Cordoba Transfer independently to the train station to board your high speed train to Costa Del Sol, Malaga. Torremolinos is the capital of Costa del Sol, has a huge sand beach, very popular with tourists as well as a vibrant night life. Overnight in Costa Del Sol. Meals: B DAY 08: Costa Del Sol – Granada – Costa Del Sol Today we will head out to explore the city of Granada. We will visit inside the famous La Alhambra Palace, the best example of the sophisticated Royal life in the Nazari Islamic kingdom in the XIVth century. We will also visit the famous and beautiful Generalife gardens with its fountains, in the afternoon return to Torremolinos. Overnight in Costa Del Sol. Meals: B DA 09: Costa Del Sol Day at leisure to bask in the sun and enjoy the beautiful beaches of Costa Del Sol. Overnight in Costa Del Sol. Meals: B DAY 10: Costa Del Sol – Madrid Transfer independently to the train station to board your high speed train to Madrid and return to the airport or extend your trip. PACKAGE INCLUSIONS 9 Overnight in 4* hotels 9 Buffet breakfast (hot and cold) Panoramic city tour of Madrid Morning city tour of Seville Morning city tour of Granada All transportation by high speed trains between cities Tours conducted in English or English and other languages

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Celebrity Cruises 3rd & 4th guests sail FREE. Plus, this exciting offer is combinable with our Pick Your Perk event. Hurry, this offer ends October 6th.

This holiday season, you can escape to the Caribbean and enjoy everything you love about Christmas — without any of the hassles. Be amazed by stunning decorations — without having to put them up or take them down. Gather the family for sumptuous holiday meals — without having to prepare them or clean up after. Sing along with the songs of strolling carolers. Open gifts (Santa's even on board to give presents to the kids). Participate in activities and entertainment that's sure to put their whole family in the holiday spirit. There's no better way to experience carefree holiday excitement than on a Celebrity Christmas vacation in the Caribbean. On board your holiday sailing: • Celebrate the joy of Christmas without the stress of decorating or planning • Enjoy more time with the family • Savor delicious holiday meals with no prep or clean up to worry about • Cheer for holiday shows and entertainment • Shop for gifts at fashionable boutiques on board • Rejoice knowing their kids have special gifts and activities planned just for them With six exciting Caribbean Christmas sailings ranging from 5 to 14 nights, you are sure to find the perfect vacation for their family. Simply choose their sailing, then pick your perk. Simply book your Caribbean Christmas vacation by October 6, 2013, and take advantage of our Pick Your Perk offer that puts them in charge. Plus, Captain's Club members enjoy 50% reduced deposits.* When you book a suite on a 2013 Caribbean Christmas cruise, 3rd and 4th guests sail FREE. When you book a veranda stateroom, 3rd and 4th guests sail for just $49 per person, per day. Plus, this exciting offer is combinable with our Pick Your Perk event. ® . But hurry this offer is only available for a limited time. Book by October 6, 2013. Onboard Holiday Family Activities

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Amazing Specials from Princess Cruises!

Amazing Specials from Princess Cruises! 7-day Alaska May – September 2014 Between Vancouver and Anchorage Roundtrip Seattle, Vancouver and San Francisco also available. Fares based on Crown Princess® 5/10/14 sailing. Government fees of $165 are additional and subject to change. $548* $1,198* 11-night Denali Explorer Cruisetour May-September 2014 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise PLUS 3 nights at our Denali area lodges plus 1 night Anchorage and Princess Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail. Fares based on Crown Princess® 5/10/14 sailing. Government fees of $191 are additional and subject to change. $1,322* $1,922* 11-day Scandinavia & Russia May-August 2014 Roundtrip Copenhagen or Warnemünde Fares based on Royal Princess® 5/12/14 sailing. Government fees of $185 are additional and subject to change. $1,749* $2,349* 12-day British Isles May-August 2014 Roundtrip London Fares based on Ruby Princess® 5/11/14 sailing. Government fees of $200 are additional and subject to change. $1,849* $2,549* 12-day Grand Mediterranean June-October 2014 Between Barcelona and Venice Fares based on Regal Princess® 8/30/14 sailing. Government fees of $140 are additional and subject to change. $1,999* $2,799* 7-day Alaska May – September 2014 Between Vancouver and Anchorage Roundtrip Seattle, Vancouver and San Francisco also available. Fares based on Crown Princess® 5/10/14 sailing. Government fees of $165 are additional and subject to change. $548* $1,198* 11-night Denali Explorer Cruisetour May-September 2014 7-day Voyage of the Glaciers cruise PLUS 3 nights at our Denali area lodges plus 1 night Anchorage and Princess Direct-to-the-Wilderness® rail. Fares based on Crown Princess® 5/10/14 sailing. Government fees of $191 are additional and subject to change. $1,322* $1,922* 11-day Scandinavia & Russia May-August 2014 Roundtrip Copenhagen or Warnemünde Fares based on Royal Princess® 5/12/14 sailing. Government fees of $185 are additional and subject to change. $1,749* $2,349* 12-day British Isles May-August 2014 Roundtrip London Fares based on Ruby Princess® 5/11/14 sailing. Government fees of $200 are additional and subject to change. $1,849* $2,549* 12-day Grand Mediterranean June-October 2014 Between Barcelona and Venice Fares based on Regal Princess® 8/30/14 sailing. Government fees of $140 are additional and subject to change. $1,999* $2,799*

Tuesday, September 17, 2013

Pebble Beach

Past Guest's take advantage of this special from the wonderful Pebble Beach! TWO NIGHTS WITH COMPLIMENTARY ROOM UPGRADE: • The Inn at Spanish Bay, or • The Lodge at Pebble Beach TWO ROUNDS OF GOLF: • One round on Pebble Beach Golf Links, plus • One round on The Links at Spanish Bay or Spyglass Hill Golf Course • Opportunity to book a third night at 50% off, plus • One complimentary round on The Links at Spanish Bay when you book three nights Package starts at $1,925 for The Inn and $2,225 for The Lodge. Offer valid November 24, 2013 through March 31, 2014.* TWO NIGHTS WITH COMPLIMENTARY ROOM UPGRADE: • The Inn at Spanish Bay, or • The Lodge at Pebble Beach TWO ROUNDS OF GOLF: • One round on Pebble Beach Golf Links, plus • One round on The Links at Spanish Bay or Spyglass Hill Golf Course • Opportunity to book a third night at 50% off, plus • One complimentary round on The Links at Spanish Bay when you book three nights Package starts at $1,925 for The Inn and $2,225 for The Lodge. Offer valid November 24, 2013 through March 31, 2014.*

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Amazing Trips to the Arctic and Antarctica - Before the Ice Melts!

Introducing Our 2014-15 Voyages to Antarctica and the Arctic Abercrombie & Kent is pleased to announce an exciting season of adventure with our new 2014-15 journeys to Antarctica and the Arctic. Backed by 23 years of polar expedition experience, let A&K deliver the journey of a lifetime as your clients travel to the far ends of the earth, sailing aboard luxurious, all-balcony 'Le Boreal' and joined by A&K's outstanding expedition team of research scientists and naturalists. Book a polar voyage now for your clients and they can enjoy early booking discounts of up to $6,000 per cabin on Antarctica journeys and up to $3,000 per cabin on Arctic journeys. Explore voyages — and savings — to both regions now, and remember to book early as many cabin categories sell out 12 months in advance. Book a Summer Arctic Journey and Save Up to $3,000 Let 'Le Boreal' bring your clients within a scant few degrees of latitude of the North Pole itself on an A&K journey to the Arctic, where fascinating archipelagos, vibrant cultures and surprisingly rich landscapes captivate the imagination. Guests will seek out the elusive polar bear in prime viewing country, circumnavigating Spitsbergen on the 12-day Arctic Cruise Norway: Polar Bears & the Midnight Sun (from $8,995; was $9,995). Or, venture deeper into Arctic territory on the 15-day Arctic Cruise Adventure: Norway, Greenland & Iceland (from $11,995; was $13,495) for a tour of the region's most magnificent islands. Book either Arctic journey by November 30, 2013, and save up to $3,000 per cabin. Book an Antarctica Voyage and Save Up to $6,000 Nothing quite compares to a voyage to the Great White Continent, where towering glaciers are as awe-inspiring as the region's bounty of wildlife. A&K guests greet penguins, seals and more on Antarctica's shores on the 12-day Classic Antarctica journey (from $9,995; was $12,495) or explore more of the Southern Ocean's best on the 15-day Antarctica, South Georgia & the Falkland Islands (from $14,995; was $17,995). Reserve either Antarctica journey by February 28, 2014, including special photography-and family-focused departures, and save up to $6,000 per cabin. See more from A&K's 2013 Arctic voyages with a look at our daily travel logs and a video of our guests observing a polar bear in his natural environment.

Wednesday, September 4, 2013

Pick Your Perk With Celebrity

Your clients may choose from 4 exciting offers below on sailings departing November 2013 through December 2014 in Alaska, Bermuda, Europe, the Pacific Coast or the Caribbean. Onboard Family Activities Pick your Perk With Celebrity Choose from 4 exciting offers below on select sailings departing November 2013 through December 2014 in Alaska, Bermuda, Europe, the Pacific Coast or the Caribbean. Save up to $600* when you book with Celebrity’s ChoiceAir & our Lowest Airfare Guarantee (4-5N $200, 6-9N $400, 10N+ $600 per stateroom) For reservations or information please contact: Joanstravel@verizon.net Plus Captain’s Club members receive 50% reduced deposits - valid for Classic Members and above only. But hurry, this is a limited time offer. So, book your Celebrity Cruises vacation August 30 - October 6, 2013. And, with no fees to use our program, booking your air travel is as carefree as your vacation. Get up to $300* to spend on board Free Classic Beverage Packages* including wine & spirits Free Gratuities* for two, per stateroom Receive $100* for 4-5 night sailings Receive $200* for 6-9 night sailings Receive $300* for 10 night or more sailings