Arctic Cruises with Abercrombie and Kent!

Explore the Arctic with Two New Cruises Aboard 'Le Boreal' Fueled by popular demand, A&K is excited to introduce two new Arctic cruising expeditions in 2014, each revealing the best of this stunning polar region at the top of the world from aboard the all-balcony 'Le Boreal.' Join A&K's world-renowned Expedition Team in search of the elusive polar bear on Arctic Cruise Norway: Polar Bears & Midnight Sun or strike out for the farthest reaches of this rarely seen land on Arctic Cruise Adventure: Norway, Greenland & Iceland. Save up to $3,000 Per Cabin on a 2014 Arctic Cruise Reserve a Category 1-4 cabin by September 30, 2013, and save up to $1,500 per person. Contact your travel professional for more information. Arctic Cruise Norway: Polar Bears & Midnight Sun 12 Days | from $8,995 (was $9,995) | July 29-August 9 Home to the polar bear, walrus and reindeer, the Arctic also reveals spectacular phenomena such as the midnight sun, occurring only in summer. Seek out these wonders on a journey from the northern shores of Norway to the Svalbard Archipelago and Spitsbergen, setting foot on the coastal city of Tromsø and the polar bear stomping grounds of Nordaustlandet. Arctic Cruise Adventure: Norway, Greenland & Iceland 15 Days | from $11,995 (was $13,495) | August 7-21 Stunning wildlife, geological features and history — take it all in on this comprehensive Arctic voyage from Norway and Spitsbergen to the region's more remote and magnificent islands. Discover polar bears in their natural habitat on the Svalbard archipelago; witness Kejser Franz Joseph Fjords and Scoresby Sound in Greenland; and explore one of Iceland's first villages (Grundarfjördur) followed by views of its extinct Snaefellsjokull volcano. Sleek and Sturdy: 'Le Boreal' Delivers the Arctic Like No Other A luxurious expedition ship featuring all-balcony staterooms and suites, 'Le Boreal' offers a remarkable way to experience the Arctic with absolute confidence and style. Contact us to book your Arctic journey with Abercrombie & Kent. Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Early Booking Discount is limited to double occupancy bookings only in Cabin Categories 1 to 4. Offer is not valid for single bookings, is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time. Other restrictions may apply.

Joan Porte Blue Horizons Travel Inc. 703.533.2210 joanstravel@verizon.net

Testimonal in response to New York Times Article

Dear Mr. Sharkey,


Thank you for your column today pointing out the

advantages of having/using a travel agent.

We are still using the excellent services of my longtime

travel agent, Joan Porte of Joan’s Travel Agency in

Arlington, Va.

I have been with Joans Travel since 1987-88, when she

superbly handled, day and night, all the travel for Al Gore’s

presidential campaign.

(I was Gore’s national press secretary).

Many times when we have run into a jam, such as a

screw-up when a “connecting” flight fails to connect,

we immediately call Joan.

She always answers the phone herself.

And she always proves to be by far the most effective

means of getting an alternative flight way ahead of

anything the airline does.

And when booking, she always finds us the best price.

Well worth the fee we pay for her services.

No hassle for us, no nightmares on the computer.

She and her small firm just celebrated their

25th anniversary last month.

Best regards,

Arlie Schardt

1224 Boucher Ave

Annapolis, MD 21403

410/267-6942