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Family Vacation Ideas

The Caribbean is for all the young at heart, but for family and kids it’s something special. The colors and real life excitement of the islands can’t be experienced on TV. Where else can you build your own sand castle, swim in water parks where schools of fish swim so close you will reach out to touch them.

The Caribbean is full
of great family fun!

Cruises
give a family the ability to see lots of destinations without all the packing and unpacking. Many of the family cruises are loaded with day long activities for kids as well as parents and you will have plenty of
family time together. The ports provide historic site seeing, beaches, snorkeling and time for shopping. There are lots of cruises to choose from, and we can find the right ship for your family fun.

Some great Florida resorts (and some in Orlando, Disney World) are set up for families vacations where children can stay free with parents all year around. These resorts have programs and amenities for children; snorkeling, diving, story telling, and glass bottom boats, that will provide many healthy memorable experiences. Some resorts will also include a nanny.

Contact one of of our experienced specialist and find the right family vacation for your family.
Be sure to ask about American Express Rewards and Cardmember Travel Benefits.

Honeymoon packages and romantic getaways

The Caribbean was created for romantic weddings and honeymoon getaways.
And Atlanta has easy access to almost any where in the Caribbean.
You’ll find plenty of Cruises, resort spas, bed & breakfasts, and
all-inclusive romantic packages in the Caribbean.

Whether it’s finding that special time to relight the fires or starting new fires, you will want some time for rest, and pampering. This is a time for the two of you to escape the day to day stuff and enjoy each other. Try to very the days with time to be together and a time for someone to do something like a massage, or someone to take the both of you for a boat ride. Maybe a time for a little adventure or culture like visiting the local market, garden, or a movie, something to just enjoy the day.

Caribbean weddings

can be very convenient. More resorts today are offering free wedding packages, and will do all the work for you and make sure your honeymoon is everything you could imagine. Each island
has their own policy for licensing and required documents.

Atlanta

Atlanta is the center of a wide range of locations and atmospheres for that special time or that romantic getaway vacation for the two of you. The Caribbean is the place for romance
and starting that special something again. Cruises create picture perfect weddings showered in sunshine, and evenings on the beach under the stars. With so much tropical beauty, it’s no wonder couples keep coming back year after year.

Romantic Destinations

• Las Vegas has plenty of night life.
• Cancun has plenty of all inclusive choices.
• Bahamas offers lots of activities.
• Cruises are considered great way to be pampered.

Let us share some of our romantic honeymoon vacation ideas. Contact a Honeymoon specialist.

Getaway packages

Make it a 3 or 4 day weekend and have some fun.
Here are some great golf or romantic getaways.

Amelia Island Plantation

Just a 6 hour drive or a quick flight from Atlanta, Amelia Island Plantation is offering golf and spa packages. Some of the getaway packages include unlimited golf, spa treatments, and check out the Bausch & Lomb Tennis Championships or Mother’s Day specials.

Tbyee Island Getaway

For a quiet romantic getaway Tybee Island near Savannah, offers a great location in walking distances to the beach and some of Georgia’s best seafood.

Litchfield Plantation

For a wedding, some romance, or just some time alone together. There is no place like Litchfield
Plantation. Located on Pawley’s Island just north of Charleston makes it an easy drive with lots of stops worth seeing. There is also 7 golf courses within a 10 minute drive.

Let us design your next vacation or stay updated on specials

Having Fun in Martinique

 

New England’s Fall Foliage

The undeniable highlight of this tour is Mother Nature’s dazzling display of colorful foliage that is unparalleled anywhere in the world. The scenery ranges from the charming villages of Vermont to the Northeast’s tallest peak and the rugged Atlantic coast.

Excursions & Sights

• Experience the quintessential fall foliage of New England and its historical attractions
• See some of Boston’s most famous and fascinating historic sites
• Stop at Quechee Gorge for fall foliage picture taking
• Visit quintessential New England Woodstock and see its famous covered bridge
• Visit the Cabot Creamery, learn about cheese making and sample products
• Visit the Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks in Montpelier
• See the Silver Cascade Waterfall and travel through the White Mountains
• Enjoy the rugged scenery of the famous Maine coast
• Visit the seaside villages of Kennebunkport and Rockport

Guided City Tours

• In-depth sightseeing tours of the Green Mountains and the White Mountains
• Orientation tours of Boston, Woodstock, Stowe, Kennebunkport, Portsmouth & Rockport

Insight’s First Class Services

• Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
• Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
• First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage

Quality Dining

• 7 Full Breakfasts, 2 Hotel Dinners and 2 Highlight Dinners in Stowe and Portsmouth

Hotels -

Luxurious hotels located right in city centers, such as the historic Omni Parker House in Boston and Sheraton in Portsmouth, combine with wonderful resorts and lodges, including the famous Trapp Family Lodge, owned by the family who inspired the classic musical.

This whole itinerary has been expertly planned to appeal to nature lovers who wish to experience the beautiful autumnal colors of New England. Besides the glorious scenery, those who enjoy delicious food will not be disappointed!

Tour Pace -

This tour allows you to fully enjoy New England’s unique fall foliage. Relax with two-night stays in Stowe and North Conway, explore historic attractions, discover quaint towns filled with Americana appeal and sample delectable local specialties.

Stops will be made at Boston International Airport and the Insight hotel in Boston. Please do not schedule fights before 4 p.m. (B)

Day 1 - Arrive Boston

Welcome to Boston! Your tour begins with a complimentary transfer from the airport to the tour hotel. Please join your Tour Director at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. Hotel: Omni Parker House

Day 2 - Boston - Williamstown

Discover some of the city’s most famous sights as your Tour Director takes you along the Freedom Trail. Then enjoy the colorful scenery as you travel west to Stockbridge for a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum, the largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art.

Next, travel through the stunning rolling hills of the Berkshires to your wonderful hotel in the beautiful college town of Williamstown. Hotel: The Orchards Hotel (B,D)

Day 3 - Williamstown - Stowe

Leaving Massachusetts, journey through the fabulous fall foliage of Vermont. After a photo stop at Quechee Gorge, visit the Rockefellers’ renowned Billings Farm & Museum, a working dairy farm and farm life museum. Next is the quintessential Vermont village of Woodstock with its picturesque covered bridge.

There is time to stroll the quaint streets before heading for Stowe for a two-night stay. It was the breathtaking alpine setting that attracted the Von Trapp family, of The Sound of Music fame, when they arrived from Austria in the late 40’s and built their fabulous hideaway.

This evening, enjoy a delicious five-course dinner at the lodge. Hotel: Trapp Family Lodge (B,HD)

Day 4 - Taste of Vermont Excusion

Enjoy beautiful rural scenery ablaze with fall colours and views of Vermont’s tallest peak, Mount Mansfield. Visit Cold Hollow Apple Cider Mill and taste fresh cider in the making, then sample flavours of a different kind on a guidedtour of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory.

Learn all about cheese-making at the Cabot Creamery and nibble on the “World’s Best Cheddar.” Return to the charming town of Stowe where the rest of the day is free to wander the quaint streets, hike in the woods, or enjoy the lodge’s amenities. (B)

Day 5 - Stowe - North Conway

Visit Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks and taste a Vermont tradition: “sugar on snow” - maple syrup served with a donut and pickle! Next, head for New Hampshire’s White Mountains and enter Franconia Notch. Get your cameras at the ready as you ride the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway for panoramic vistas over New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York, and Canada.

Then journey through the dazzling crimson and orange hues of the famed Kancamagus Scenic Byway to North Conway. After dinner, enjoy an interpretive presentation by a naturalist on the North Woods’ wildlife and ecology. Hotel: North Conway Grand Hotel (B,D)

Day 6 - White Mountains Excursion

Another morning of brilliant fall foliage colours as you journey through Crawford Notch. Stop for pictures at the beautiful Silver Cascade Waterfall and Breton Woods offering stunning views of Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeast at 6,288 ft. Back in North Conway, the afternoon is yours.

Explore the township, join your Tour Director on a walk through the woods, or shop at the tax-free outlet stores near the hotel. (B)

Day 7 - North Conway - Portsmouth

Leaving New Hampshire’s glorious fall foliage, enter the deep green pine forests of western Maine. At charming Kennebunkport, enjoy the scenic drive along Ocean Drive with stunning views of the Maine coastline and the palatial homes of Kennebunkport’s rich and famous, including the summer retreat of President George H.W. Bush.

There is time to browse the many galleries and shops, or walk along the waterfront before continuing on to the charming and historic port city of Portsmouth. Late afternoon, head for the seaside village of York and watch the sun set at Nubble Lighthouse, followed by a traditional “lobsta” dinner served at a delightful beach restaurant. Hotel: Sheraton Harborside Portsmouth. (B,HD)

Day 8 - Portsmouth - Depart Boston

Continue south to the charming seaside village of Rockport on Cape Anne. Stroll down flower-filled lanes lined with wooden fishing shacks, quaint stores, and art galleries before heading back to Boston.

This New England tour package has been put together by Insight Vacations. Contact one of our tour specialist and find the right tour package for you.

Crystal Asia Specials

China & Japan:

Two-category upgrade for categories E, D and C
$4,000 savings per suite for categories PH, PS and CP
Three-night Beijing Land Program
Crystal Family Memories (1 free berth for every 10 full-fare, full-payment guests)

Explore China and Japan and receive a two-category upgrade or $4,000 savings per suite! Plus, when you travel with your friends and family you will receive 1 free berth for every 10 full-fare guests.

Enjoy an inclusive three-night pre- or post-cruise Extended Land Program on voyages 9207 and 9208 in Beijing with visits to some of Asia’s most legendary sights.

Journey to the Forbidden City, the world of The Last Emperor. Between the 15th and early 20th centuries, this magnificent complex, containing 210 acres of pavilions, gardens and courtyards, was home to 24 emperors of the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Next, visit the Tiananmen Square, which was originally designed and built in 1651, it was enlarged to approximately one hundred acres and cemented over 1958 to accommodate large gatherings of more than one million people.

Enjoy a fascinating rickshaw tour of the historic Hutong districts and savor a spectacular dinner and performance at the Great Hall of the People.

Explore the Great Wall – a 47-mile journey through the countryside to one of mankinds most impressive creations. In addition, adventure to the landscape gardens of the Summer Palace (the garden was originally known as the Garden of Clear Ripples and served as testimony to China’s scientific and technological achievements.

Your exclusive package also includes all meals and transfers to and from the exquisite Shangri-La Hotel Beijing and Crystal Symphony.

On board luxurious Crystal Symphony, each of these voyages includes enriching Experiences of Discovery featuring a Mind, Body and Spirit Theme Cruise with instruction in yoga, Pilates and Tai Chi and expert guest lectures including a wellness seminar from the Cleveland Clinic.

Also enjoy our new fitness equipment including spin bikes and Kinesis™ machines. For fashion enthusiasts, marvel at our Fashion & Style Theme Cruise including fashion shows, themed diners and cocktails parties, plus movies and documentaries celebrating the exciting world of fashion.

South East Asia:

Two-category upgrade for categories E, D and C
Crystal Family Memories (1 free berth for every 10 full-fare, full-payment guests)

Discover South East Asia and receive a two- category upgrade! Plus, when you travel with your friends and family you will receive 1 free berth for every 10 full-fare guests.

Tour the bustling, dynamic streets Ho Chi Minh City that include street markets, shops, cafés and delight in the richness of its culture.

Marvel at the gleaming temples and savor the delicious Thai cuisine in Bangkok with an overnight stay that allows you to explore the city’s nightlife.

Venture through the modern city of Singapore that glistens with wealth and celebrate the exotic beauty of the city’s old mosques and temples.

On board your six-star ship, golf enthusiasts will treasure our Golf Theme Cruise (V9209) featuring the instruction of golf teaching professionals.

Plus, enjoy up to seven evening dining options, including open seating specialty restaurants featuring the cuisine of world-renowned restaurateurs Nobu Matuhisa and Piero Selvaggio.

Experience the simple luxury and award-winning service of the World’s Best. Call us for details!

Prices are based on availability and can change without notice. Contact one of our Luxury cruise experts and find the right Luxury Cruise package for you.

Jamacia Inn Specials

Extension in Travel Dates for Summer Specials

We are pleased to inform you that Jamaica Inn has extended their Summer Specials for travel through to December 19 2008 (Excluding Thanksgiving Week). This is applicable to new bookings only. The extended specials are:

Quick Fix Getaway – 3 Nights for US $1,926.00 Double Occupancy
Valid for Travel May 1 2008 – December 19 2008

3 Nights in a Deluxe Verandah Suite inclusive of Private Roundtrip Transfers from the Montego Bay Airport, Breakfast and Dinner Daily and one 1 Hour Massage at the KiYara Ocean Spa per person during your stay.

• Deluxe Verandah Suite Single Occupancy – US $1,428.00
• Premier Verandah Suite Double Occupancy – US $2,076.00
• Premier Verandah Suite Single Occupancy – US $1,578.00

Special is not combinable with any other special or package. Offer is only applicable to bookings that both arrive and depart during the special dates. Black out Dates are November 22-29 2008. Offer applicable only at time of booking. It is recommended to make Spa Treatment Appointments before departure for Jamaica Inn. Additional nights are available at regular room rates & do not include meal plans.

US 5 for 4 Special

Valid for Travel – May 01 2008 – December 19 2008
Pay for 4 nights & stay for 5!

This offer is applicable to the Superior Balcony Suite, the Deluxe Verandah Suite & the Premier Verandah Suite room rates only, and is subject to availability. Meal Plans are not included. It is not combinable with any other special or package. Offer is only applicable to bookings that both arrive and depart during the special dates. Black out Dates are November 22-29 2008. Only one free night is applicable per booking.

(This special does not apply to the Cowdray Suite, White Suite, Cottage 3 and 4, the Blue Cottage and the Jamaica Inn 1 & 2 Bedroom Cottages)

* For 14 night bookings 2 free nights are included for the above travel dates. The same conditions apply.

Offer applicable only at time of booking.
Girlfriends’ Retreat – 4 Nights for US $2,076.00 Double Occupancy

Valid for Travel – May 01 2008 – December 19 2008

4 Nights in a Deluxe Verandah Suite inclusive of Private Roundtrip Transfers from the Montego Bay Airport, Breakfast Daily and one 1 Hour & 45 minute treatment of bliss at the KiYara Ocean Spa that includes a Cooling Aloe Mint Body Cleanser, a KiYara Deep Stress Relief Massage & a Hydrating Aroma Facial per person during your stay.

1. Deluxe Verandah Suite Single Occupancy – US $1,608.00
2. Premier Verandah Suite Double Occupancy – US $2,276.00
3. Premier Verandah Suite Single Occupancy – US $1,808.00

Special is not combinable with any other special or package. Offer is only applicable to bookings that both arrive and depart during the special dates. Black out Dates are November 22-29 2008. Offer applicable only at time of booking. It is recommended to make Spa Treatment Appointments before departure for Jamaica Inn. Additional nights are available at regular room rates & do not include meal plans.

7 days/6 nights

Honeymoon Special

Summer Honeymoon Plan: April 16 2008 to December 19 2008 – US$ 3,718.00 per couple & US$490.00 for each additional night

Package includes:

1. Accommodations in one of our beautiful Ocean View Deluxe Verandah Suites
2. Full breakfast daily
3. Gourmet dinner nightly including one private candle light dinner on your own verandah
4. Personally met at the Montego Bay Airport by a Jamaica Inn Driver for a private car transfer to Jamaica Inn with complimentary beverages
5. Return private car transfer to the Montego Bay Airport with complimentary beverages provided
6. Bottle Of Champagne on arrival
7. Couples Massage or Reflexology KiYara Ocean Spa (1/2 hour)
8. A Touch experience with the Dolphins at Dolphin Cove
9. Dunn’s River Boat Trip
10. Complimentary welcome drink
11. Complimentary use of sunfish, kayaks, and snorkelling equipment
12. Complimentary tennis and croquet
13. A Jamaica Inn Candle
14. Reduced golf green fees
15. Complimentary daily Planters Punch on beach
16. Nightly Entertainment
17. Tax & Service included

* This offer is not applicable to travel during November 25 2008 – December 2 2008 and is not combinable with any other special. It is recommended to make Spa Treatment Appointments before departure for Jamaica Inn.

Private Car Transfer Rates

Jamaica Inn’s private car transfer rates are changing for travel beginning December 15 2008.
Montego Bay Airport - US $125.00 per car each way (maximum of 4 persons)
Kingston Airport - US $180.00 per car each way (maximum of 4 persons)

These costs are the same costs we offer to the client directly. They are non-commissionable. You can book them with us & include the cost in the booking or you can ask us to bill the clients’ room for the amount.

2. Summer Rate Extension

Jamaica Inn’s Summer Room Rates due to end December 14 2008 are now extended for Travel until December 19 2008. This offer is valid for room rates only as the Winter Meal plan rates still begin starting December 15 2008. This is applicable to new bookings only.

4. Recent Recognition for Jamaica Inn

Jamaica Inn is pleased to inform you that we have recently received the following recognition:

Travel & Leisure Magazine June 2008 – Ranked Jamaica Inn #5 in the Caribbean & #1 in Jamaica for the “World’s Best Service.”

Brides Magazine July/August 2008 – Named Jamaica Inn among the 50 Sexiest Hotels for their 2008 Honeymoon Hot Spots. Brides named Jamaica Inn’s Verandahs the “Sexiest Verandahs.” “They look like second living rooms, with dining sets, overstuffed white couches and armchairs, coffee and end tables, even lamps.”

Kindly recall that hotel will be closed August 31 – September 28 2008 for our annual renovations.

European River Cruise Specials

SAVE up to $2,000 per couple on or before
September 30, 2008

• Boutique hotel-style cruise ships with lavishly appointed riverview staterooms
  
• All meals with complimentary fine wine during dinner onboard
• Captivating shore excursions fully hosted by English-speaking guides
• Exciting onboard entertainment
• Captains Welcome & Farewell Dinners
• Complimentary bicycles on select ships
• Complimentary specialty coffees & teas, bottled water in staterooms and more
• All transfers on arrival & departure days

SAVE up to $2,000 per couple on select 2009 all-inclusive river cruises PAY-IN-FULL at time of booking on or before September 30, 2008 to SAVE 2,000 per couple ($1,000 per person) off selected 2009 cruise itineraries in category 2 and above. SAVE $1,200 per couple ($600 per person) off selected 2009 cruise itineraries for all other categories.

This offer is available on the following itineraries:

• Eastern Europe Explorer (2009)
• Grand European Serenade (2009)
• Paris & Grand European Waterways (2009)

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SAVE up to $2,000 per couple on select 2009 all-inclusive river cruisesPAY-IN-FULL at time of booking on or before September 30, 2008 to SAVE 2,000 per couple ($1,000 per person) off selected 2009 cruise itineraries in category 2 and above. SAVE $1,000 per couple ($500 per person) off selected 2009 cruise itineraries for all other categories.This offer is available on the following itineraries:

• Legendary Rhine & Moselle (2009)
• European Serenade (2009)
• Eastern Europe Explorer (2009)
• European Jewels (2009)
• Grand European Discovery (2009)
• Grand France (2009)
• Grand Christmas and New Years Cruise (2009)

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SAVE $600 per couple on select 2009 all-inclusive river cruises
PAY-IN-FULL on or before September 30, 2008 to SAVE $600 per couple ($300 per person) on select 2009 river cruise itineraries.

This offer is available on the following itineraries:

• Burgundy & Provence (2009)T
• Tulips & Windmills (2009)
• Castles Along The Rhine (2009)
• Enchanting Danube (2009)
• Danube Discovery (2009)
• Rhine Discovery (2009)
• Paris and Normandy (2009)
• Douro River Valley (2009)
• Rhine Holiday Markets (2009)
• Danube Holiday Markets (2009)
• Rhine & Main Holiday Markets (2009)
• European Holiday Markets (2009)
• Parisian Winter Holiday (2009)
• Paris & European River Romance (2009)

Prices are based on availability and can change without notice. Contact one of our European river cruise experts and find the right European River Cruise package for you.