USVI Special Deals

You can enjoy
$300 in travelers checks and
a fifth night free when they travel
to the U.S. Virgin Islands between January 1 - March 31, 2009.
When booked between September 1 and October 31, 2008 for travel between January 1 and March 31, 2009,

The Department of Tourisms Winter Escape promotion features a complimentary 5th night based on a five-night minimum stay at participating hotels, plus $300 in travelers checks, and a coupon book with savings on activities and attractions.

Resorts include:

St. Croix:
The Palms at Pelican Cove
Chenay Bay Beach Resort
Carambola Beach Resort & Spa
Divi Carina Bay Resort
Hibiscus Beach Resort
Sand Castle on the Beach
The Buccaneer
Holger Danske Hotel
Club St. Croix (Antilles Resorts)
Colony Cove (Antilles Resorts)
Hotel Caravelle
King Christian Hotel

St. Thomas:
The Ritz-Carlton, St. Thomas
Best Western Carib Beach
Best Western Emerald Beach
Bolongo Bay Beach Resort
Frenchmans Reef & Morning Star
Marriott Beach Resort
Holiday Inn Windward Passage
Sapphire Beach Resort (Antilles Resorts)
Point Pleasant (Antilles Resorts)
Sapphire Village (Antilles Resorts)
Wyndham Sugar Bay Resort & Spa

Paris France

Oasis of the Seas

The Royal Caribbean imagination and innovation
has no boundaries. This ship isn’t just a ship, it’s a collection of amazing experiences
that challenge all limitations.

The Oasis of the Seas exemplifies how Royal Caribbean continues
to break the mold again and again, the impossible becomes possible and the unimaginable
becomes real; entertainment areas become neighborhoods and suites become lofts.

Cental Park

Royal Caribbean introducing the first neighborhood concept.

Central Park is a revolutionary public space combining nature with nautical.
Elegant and lively, Central Park’s piazza is the ship’s town square, which evolves
from a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere during the day to a gathering space for
dining, entertainment, and street performances in the evening.

Central Park features several alfresco dining options and more than 300 staterooms
on six decks that overlook the Park. Quiet reading corners, specimen gardens,
and other hidden surprises await guests among the winding paths.

Central Park brings the outdoors in, offering guests a tranquil outdoor space,
open to the sky, like its never been seen before.

At the center of the ship, the innovative design of Central Park opens to the sky and features lush tropical grounds spanning more than the length of a football field.

Central Park features:

• Three themed garden spaces offering a wide variety of tropical foliage.
• Dining / Entertainment Venues:
  • Chops Grille - our signature steak house
  • 150 Central Park - exclusive dining
  • Antonio’s Table - Italian trattoria
  • Central Park Café - indoor/outdoor gourmet market
  • Vintages - our ever popular wine bar
  • Canopy Bar - featuring the Crystal Canopy
  • Rising Tide bar - the first levitating bar at sea
• Boutique Shopping:
  • Upscale specialty gift store
  • The Parkside Gallery - showcasing original artwork
  • Picture This - a unique portrait studio
• New Accommodations:
  • 254 Central ParkSM View balcony staterooms
  • 70 Central ParkSM View staterooms

Boardwalk

Dedicated to family fun and nostalgia,

The new groundbreaking Boardwalk neighborhood is a slice of old-world charm with
a modern twist. Introducing the one-of-a-kind AquaTheater and the first ever Carousel
at sea.

The Boardwalk offers enough games, amusement and attractions to keep everyone
entertained. Surrounded by casual dining restaurants, including Johnny Rockets®
and the Seafood Shack, a coffee and donut shop, bars, candy shop and more, Boardwalk
is the place to be for the entire family.

Kids and teens can shop for the latest trends while everyone enjoys a spin
on the Carousel. Boardwalk is the place for kids and kids at heart.

Bringing the best of seaside entertainment onboard, the Boardwalk provides
an interactive experience for the entire family, offering fun food and engaging
entertainment.

Boardwalk Features:

• AquaTheater
• Carousel
• Two Rock-ClimbingWalls
• Dining
  • Johnny Rockets - diner
  • Seafood Shack - casual seafood restaurant
  • Boardwalk Donut Shop
  • Ice Cream Parlor
  • Boardwalk Bar
• Shopping:
  • Candy Beach
  • Kids and Teen Retail
  • Smile - novelty photos
  • Madame Zamara’s - psychic and tattoo parlor
• New Accommodations:
  • 6 AquaTheater View suites
  • 221 Boardwalk View balcony staterooms
  • 8 Boardwalk View staterooms

Royal Promenade

The Royal Promenade neighborhood - the most expansive promenade at sea - continues
to be the heart of the ship.

The Royal Promenade will have a mezzanine level that overlooks the space below
and adds to the excitement.

It features Rising Tide; a levitating bar that ascends and descends over three decks, and enough shops and restaurants to entertain even the most traveled of travelers. By morning, enjoy a relaxed atmosphere over coffee, and people watch. The ambiance becomes more energetic and vibrant in the afternoon with shopping, lunch, or drinks in the pub. In the evening, the energy rises with parades, nightlife, and entertainment for everyone. It’s a destination unto itself.

The Royal Promenade continues to be the heart of the ship, with one exciting
central area for guests to gather, dine, shop and be entertained.

Royal Promenade Features:

• Mezzanine level
• Promenade Bridge
• Dining / Entertainment Venues:
  • Sorrento’s Pizzeria
  • Mondo Coffee Bar
  • Café Promenade - signature café
  • Rising Tide bar - the first levitating bar at sea
  • Globe and Atlas Pub
  • Schooner Bar
  • Boleros - Latin bar
  • Champagne Bar
• Shopping/Services:
  • Fine jewelry, cosmetics, gifts, souvenirs and more
  • Guest Services and Explorations!
  • A Close Shave - men’s salon
  • Focus - photo gallery
• Accommodations:
  • 18 Promenade View staterooms

Staterooms

We have reinvented the definition of cruise ship accommodations. Beyond traditional staterooms, some offering great ocean views, guests now have an unprecedented selection of accommodations to choose from:

• Loft
  • Royal Loft Suite
  • Sky Loft Suites
  • Crown Loft Suites
• Suites
  • AquaTheater Suites
  • Royal Suite
  • Presidential Suite
  • Owner’s Suites
  • Family Suites
  • Grand Suites
  • Junior Suites
• Family
  • Family Suites
  • Family Balcony Oceanviews
  • Family Oceanviews
  • Family Inside Staterooms
• Central Park
  • Central Park Balcony
  • Central Park View Staterooms
• Boardwalk
  • Boardwalk Balcony
  • Boardwalk View Staterooms
  • Royal Promenade Promenade View Staterooms
• Staterooms
  • Standard Balcony
  • Oceanview
  • Inside Staterooms

With 37 categories to choose from, many with views unique to Oasis of the Seas, the breadth of choices is almost as limitless as the innovations onboard.

The Nile

Few places arouse more fascination and curiosity than Egypt, one of the world´s oldest civilizations, with a recorded history of more than 5,000 years. Flowing through the country´s desert, the great Nile River has supported large populations along its lush, fertile banks since the beginning of time.

Greek historian Herodotus wrote nearly 2,500 years ago that Egypt is the gift of the Nile, its existence depending solely upon the mighty waters. Despite its distinction as the kingdom of the Pharaohs, Egypt also conceals a remarkable Christian heritage; discover it firsthand when you visit St. Catherine’s Monastery in the Sinai Desert.

Then looking deeper into antiquity at Jordan´s Petra, the rose-red rock city that lay hidden from the world for more than 1,000 years.

Your journey concludes with a relaxing stay along the scenic shores of the Dead Sea, which includes a visit to ancient Jerash, a remarkably preserved city often labeled the Pompeii of the East. Explore it all Egypt and Jordan, by private chartered plane!

Your itinerary will include:

• All flights within Egypt and to Jordan by private chartered plane
• Deluxe accommodations at the Mena House Oberoi Hotel (3 Nights); Grand Hyatt Hotel (2 Nights); Petra Movenpick Hotel (2 Nights); and Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa (2 Nights)
• Four nights aboard the River Deluxe-Plus Oberoi Philae in outside staterooms with lower beds, individual temperature controls, private bath facilities, and balconies
• All sightseeing and shore excursions
• 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 8 dinners, including all meals during the cruise and these special events: Cairo welcome reception and dinner, Egyptian dinner and costumed galabia party on board ship, and farewell dinner at the Dead Sea
• Egyptologist and other experts throughout Egypt and Jordan, enhancing your enjoyment of the areas visited
• Professional travel director
• Exclusive concierge service and hospitality desks
• All overseas airport/hotel/ship transfers for air passengers traveling on scheduled dates of departure and return, including tips to hotel/ship porters for luggage handling
• Full pretrip information and assistance

Daily activities

Day 1 Depart U.S.A.

Day 2 Cairo/Giza, Egypt
Evening brings you to Cairo, located at the mouth of the Nile River delta. Upon arrival, transfer to Giza and the Mena House Oberoi Hotel, where you´ll have dramatic views of the Great Pyramid of Cheops.

Day 3 Cairo/Giza
The last remaining of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Giza Pyramids are the only vestiges from that time to survive in their original form. Also view the Sun Boat, the well preserved, wooden funeral boat that carried Cheops body from Memphis to Giza.

If you choose, even ride a camel during the tour. Tonight, gather for a welcome reception, dinner, and folkloric show at Rubayyat Restaurant.

Day 4 Cairo/Giza
Journey to Egypt´s ancient capital of Memphis” site of the enormous, limestone colossus of a young Pharaoh Ramses II and the alabaster sphinx. Continue to Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid Complex of King Zoser.

After a barbecue lunch and relaxing afternoon, join us under the star-filled Egyptian sky for a sound and laser light show at the Pyramids.

Day 5 Abu Simbel/Aswan (Embark)
Our chartered private plane takes you to the magnificent Temple of Abu Simbel, carved from the side of a sandstone cliff more than 3,000 years ago in honor of Ramses II.

Also visit the site’s smaller temple, dedicated to Nefertari, Ramses II´s favorite wife. Next, continue by private plane to Aswan gateway to the Nubian Desert and the Sudan, and also site of the great High Dam constructed to harness the power of the Nile.

Upon arrival, transfer to the River Deluxe-Plus Oberoi Philae for your four-night cruise. Late this afternoon, enjoy a short jaunt aboard an Egyptian felucca.

Day 6 Aswan/Cruising the Nile/Kom Ombo
This morning, see the High Dam and visit the Temple of Isis at Philae. At the nearby granite quarry, where the Pyramids´ building blocks were excavated, also view the 1,320- ton, 137-foot-high unfinished obelisk.

Return to the Oberoi Philae and begin your cruise to Kom Ombo the strategic point on the ancient desert route to Nubia and Ethiopia.

Though much of the town´s Greco-Roman temple has fallen, its aesthetic proportions are still quite evident today.

Enjoy an Egyptian dinner and costumed galabia (a long, loose Egyptian garment) party this evening.

Day 7 Edfu/Cruising the Nile/Luxor
The ancient Greeks called the site of Edfu Apollonopolis,  after Apollo (or Horus, the Egyptian god of light).

The nearly intact Temple of Horus is one of Egypt’s finest examples of Ptolemaic art. Next, cruise a bit farther downstream to Luxor, on the Nile’s East bank at the site of ancient Thebes, where the ship will dock for the night.

Day 8 Luxor
A morning West Bank tour takes you across the Nile to the remote Valley of the Kings, site of the Tomb of King Tutankhamen. Sixty-four of Egypt’s rulers were buried here in ornate subterranean

chambers. Also visit the Valley of the Nobles. And, finally, marvel at the Colossi of Memnon two giant statues that once stood watch over the funerary temple of Amenophis III. This afternoon, explore the massive temples of Karnak and Luxor, surprisingly well-preserved. Enter the Hypostle Hall, reputedly the largest hall of any temple in the world, before reaching nearby Luxor Temple.

Day 9 Luxor (Disembark)/St. Catherine’s Monastery/ Cairo

Disembark the Oberoi Philae for your flight by chartered private plane to the heart of the Sinai Desert and St. Catherine’s Monastery.

According to religious tradition, it was here that Moses saw the Burning Bush and received the Ten Commandments.

Examine the collection of priceless icons and hanging lamps in the Chapel of the Burning Bush. Reboard the private plane and return to Cairo, where you´ll enjoy a Nile-view room at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, located nearby the Egyptian Antiquities Museum.

Day 10 Cairo
Discover Old Cairo during a tour that includes the Muhammad Ali Mosque, which commands a complete view of Cairo, the Nile and, in the far distance, the Giza Pyramids. Continue to colorful Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and delight in a lunch of local specialties at Naguib Mahfouz Restaurant.

Later, visit the renowned Egyptian Antiquities Museum. Included as part of your guided tour are the treasures from the tomb of the boy-king Tutankhamen and entrance into the Royal Mummies Room.

Day 11 Petra, Jordan
Fly by chartered private plane to Al Aqabah, Jordan, and drive to Petra the fabled city that lay hidden to the world until its 1812 discovery. Stay at the Petra Movenpick Hotel.

Day 12 Petra
Time appears frozen in Petra, the abandoned capital of the Nabataeans ´” Arabs who dominated this area in the pre-Roman era.

Follow the Siq, a narrow gorge winding through the regionPetras rock, on a walking tour that includes the impressive Treasury, royal tombs, colonnaded street, and amphitheater.

Monumental in both size and scope, PetraPetras architecture is astonishing, yet her colors deep rust, banded with grays, yellows, and every hue in between are sure to captivate as well.

Day 13 Dead Sea, Jordan
Drive through rolling countryside along the Desert Highway to Madaba, where you´ll marvel at the town’s Byzantine mosaics, including a sixth-century map of the Christian holy lands made from 2 million pieces.

Continue to the Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa, located directly on the Dead Sea’s eastern shore. You´ll have the afternoon and evening to relax and, perhaps, take a swim or enjoy the resort’s extensive spa services.

Day 14 Dead Sea (for Jerash, Jordan)
Today, tour ancient Jerash, a vast Greco-Roman city that flourished in the time around the Christian era. See its well-preserved walls, colonnaded streets, temples, public baths, plazas, and theaters decorated with ornate sculptures and fountains.

Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your Dead Sea resort. This evening, join us for a festive farewell dinner.

Day 15 Return to U.S.A.

Hyatt Regency Dubai • 3 Hotel Nights

Enhance your travels with a fascinating journey of discovery that focuses on the lifestyles, traditions, and culture of Dubai, the second largest member-state of the United Arab Emirates. Although thoroughly modern, cosmopolitan Dubai is one of the world’s fastest growing tourist destinations and still exudes old-Arabian mystique in its tiny souks and splendid mosques.

This package is by International Expeditions and prices are based on availability and can change without notice. Contact one of our specialist and find the right Mediterranean Egypt package for you.

Galapagos and Machu Picchu

This active, adventurous
Galapagos - Machu Picchu cruise and tour
combines the ancient empire of the Incas with the
timeless natural world of the Galapagos Islands.

A highlight of your
Galapagos -Machu Picchu cruise and tour
is a visit to the mysterious ruins of Machu Picchu,
the spectacular Lost City of the Incas
and one of the must-see destinations on earth.

Embark on a memorable cruise aboard one of the finest expeditionary-style yachts in the Galapagos for amazing wildlife viewing and an opportunity to get up close to giant Galapagos tortoises, blue-footed boobies, sea lions, marine iguanas, and penguins.

Enjoy lunch on a Peruvian farm, dinner at a Colonial home, two nights in a converted monastery, and tours of Lima, Cusco, and Guayaquil; at the end of your land tour in Peru cruise the extraordinary waters of the Galapagos.

This is an active journey that includes a fair amount of walking, often on uneven terrain; Zodiac-style rafts are used for shore excursions. We may not visit each of the islands in the order here, but typically visit two different sites per day.

Cruise Itineraries are approved by the Galapagos National Park Service 30 to 60 days before departure and are subject to change. Inquire upon booking.

2009 Itinerary

Day 1: Miraflores Park Hotel, Lima, Peru

The best Galapagos - Peru cruise and tour begins Lima Your Galapagos / Peru cruise
and tour begins at the Miraflores Park Hotel. A transfer is included from Lima’s
Jorge Chavez International Airport to the five-star Miraflores Park Hotel, located
in an oceanfront section of Lima.

Day 2: Miraflores Park Hotel, Lima, Peru

Discover colonial Lima In Lima, sightseeing highlights include a visit to a ranch
for an impressive performance by Peruvian prancing horses, followed by lunch –
definitely a highlight on Tauck’s Galapagos / Peru cruise and tour.

Enjoy welcome cocktails and dinner at Casa Aliaga, a 66-room home built in
1535 that has remained in the same family for generations.

Day 3: Sol & Luna Lodge & Spa, Yucay Valley, Peru

Sacred Valley of the Incas Fly to Cusco, and enjoy lunch at a traditional farm
on your way to El Valle Sagrado, the Sacred Valley of the Incas.

Visit the great fortress of Ollantaytambo, a well-preserved Inca settlement
and a National Archaeological Park. Dating to the 15th century, it features an
intricate walled complex.

Day 4: Machu Picchu Sanctuary Lodge, Aguas Calientes, Peru

Machu Picchu, Galapagos / Peru cruise and tour highlight Journey by rail to the
spectacular, mystical ruins of Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas.

Join a local guide for in-depth exploration, climbing up to the well-preserved remains.

Explore the extensive terracing and intricate stonework found on nearly vertical
terrain, surrounded by soaring jungle peaks and the Andes Mountains.

Your hotel enjoys stunning views of the Andes Mountains and is located close
to the entrance to the ruins – which means you can visit the Inca citadel when
you please.

Day 5:Hotel Monasterio, Cusco, Peru

Sunrise over Machu Picchu Take the opportunity to experience the spiritual complex
of Machu Picchu at sunrise, a highlight of any Galapagos, Peru cruise and tour.

The morning mist adds to the mystery of the site’s origins and why it was abandoned.
Depart for Cusco, where your lodgings are in a lavishly restored historic monastery.

Day 6: Hotel Monasterio, Cusco, Peru

Curious Cusco, a Galapagos / Peru cruise and tour gem Your Galapagos / Peru cruise
and tour continues with sightseeing in Cusco, once the powerful capital of the
ancient, sophisticated Inca empire.

See Plaza de Armas, a large square that was the center of the ancient city;
the Cathedral; and colonial buildings dating from the 16th and 17th centuries.

A guided walking tour of Sacsayhuaman explores the ruins of this Inca military
fortress, providing great views of the city below.

Day 7:Hilton Colón Guayaquil, Ecuador

Journey to Ecuador Your Galapagos / Peru cruise adventure begins! Fly to Lima
and take a connecting flight to Guayaquil, Ecuador’s largest city.

It’s renowned as a major port and enjoys a pleasant tropical climate.

Day 8: Cruising aboard Isabela II, Galapagos Islands

Greetings GalapagosBlue-footed Boobie Birds Fly to the Galapagos Islands, 600
miles off the coast and home to wildlife found nowhere else in the world.

Enjoy a seven-night cruise aboard Tauck’s exclusive expeditionary-style yacht,
topped by an observation deck.

The cruise itinerary is flexible, allowing the ship to access many remote islands, choosing beaches that are full of wildlife. Landings are made in a panga, a Zodiac-style
raft, and may require wading ashore in shallow water. Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner Lodging:

Day 9: Cruising aboard Isabela II, Galapagos Islands

Explore Hood Island on landings wet and dry Both wet and dry landings by panga take you to Hood Island to visit with its friendly sea lions and observe finches, mockingbirds and other birdlife.

Ride a glass-bottom boat in Gardner Bay, walk across volcanic landscapes to check out unique seabird colonies at Punta Suarez, or spend some time snorkelingin crystal-clear waters.

Day 10: Cruising aboard Isabela II, Galapagos Islands

Flamingos and more on Floreana Island On Floreana Island, join your expert naturalist
guide on an easy nature hike to a lovely lagoon, where you’ll see flamingos in
their pristine habitat.

Explore Post Office Bay, where a primitive island “post office” has been in
use for hundreds of years, and land by panga to visit turtles, rays and other
wildlife up close.

Day 11: Cruising aboard Isabela II, Galapagos Islands

In Darwin’s footsteps on Santa Cruz Island Head for the inland highlands on Santa
Cruz Island, as well as the craters of Los Gemelos and a Scalesia forest.

Meet giant tortoises and observe a wide variety of flora – such as the giant
prickly-pear cactus – and fauna at the Charles Darwin Research Station, where
you’ll also learn about the history of the islands.

Day 12: Cruising aboard Isabela II, Galapagos Islands

Birds galore on Tower Island Land by panga in a lovely natural habor on Tower
Island to view thousands of incredible birds – including large colonies of frigate
birds, storm petrels, Nazca boobies and many more.

In most cases, the birds and animals of the Galapagos are unafraid of humans,
so you can get right up close to them.

Day 13: Cruising aboard Isabela II, Galapagos Islands

Cross the Equator to Isabela and Fernandina Cross the Equator aboard Isabela II
today en route to Isabela and Fernandina, the youngest of the Galapgos Islands
(they’re only about 5 to 10 million years old).

Arrive at Isabela’s Tagus Cove to see Darwin Crater; you’ll also have an opportunity
to do some snorkeling, as well as view Sally Lightfoot crabs, marine iguanas and
sea lions on Fernandina.

Day 14: Cruising aboard Isabela II, Galapagos Islands

More wonders on James and Bartolomé Islands Stroll across the ancient lava flows
of James Island and spot marine iguanas, fur seals and myriad birds.

There are even more wonders in store – on a climb to the top of Bartolomé Island
and on a panga ride around Pinnacle Rock where you may get a look at Galapagos
penguins.

Day 15: Hilton Colón Guayaquil, Ecuador

Explore Guayaquil Disembark Isabela II, and fly to Guayaquil. A tour of the city
precedes some free time, perhaps to stroll the waterfront promenade, El Malecon.

Share favorite experiences from your Galapagos and Peru cruise and tour at
the farewell dinner.

Day 16: Goodbye Galapagos / Peru cruise and tour Tour ends in Guayaquil.

A transfer is included from the Hilton Colón Guayaquil to Guayaquil International
Airport; allow 2 1/2 hours for flight check-in. Meals: Breakfast

This Machu Picchu tour package has been put together by Tauck. Contact one of our tour specialist and find the right tour package for you.

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