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		<title>QM2 Transatlantic Cruises</title>
		<link>http://cruiseandvacationexperts.com/luxury-cruises/cunard-queen-mary-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:39:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jack Kennard</dc:creator>
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Queen Mary 2
Queen Mary 2, QM2, It was a more civilized era, the golden age of luxury  cruises.

Crossing the ocean was a grand event unto itself, the very embodiment of sophistication and privilege. And traveling Cunard was what one naturally chose for such a voyage.

Qm2 Cunard's glorious ocean liners were floating palaces of art [...]]]></description>
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Queen Mary 2</div>
<p>Queen Mary 2, QM2, It was a more civilized era, the golden age of luxury  cruises.
</p><p>
Crossing the ocean was a grand event unto itself, the very embodiment of sophistication and privilege. And traveling Cunard was what one naturally chose for such a voyage.
</p><p>
Qm2 Cunard's glorious ocean liners were floating palaces of art deco splendor and Edwardian excess, surrounding guests with every comfort and luxury.
</p>
<img style="float:right; padding:3px;border:1px solid #ccc;margin:1px 2px 1 px 12px" src="http://www.cruiseandvacationexperts.com/images/cunard/pool.jpg" alt="Pool area" width="200" height="112" />

<p style="clear:both">
Or embark on an 8-day Caribbean Adventure from New York to Fort Lauderdale that stops in stunning St. Kitts, as well as Grenada and Bonaire.
</p>

<table class="emtable">
<tr><td class="t" colspan="3">QM2 Queen Mary 2 Itinerary 2010</td></tr>
<tr>
    <th width="153">Days / Nights <br />Location</th>
    <th width="94">Date</th>
    <th width="428">Ports</th>
</tr>
<tr >
<th scope="row">11 <br />Caribbean Delights</th><td>November 16, 2010</td>
<td>New York Brooklyn, Pier 12, St Thomas, St Lucia, Grenada, Barbados, Grand Turk, New York
Brooklyn Pier 12</td>
</tr><tr>
<th scope="row">9<br />
      Autumn Escape</th>
    <td>September 3, 2010</td>
    <td>New York Brooklyn Pier 12, Newport, Boston, Bar Harbor, Halifax, Quebec,
      New York <br />
      Brooklyn Pier 12</td>
</tr><tr>
<th scope="row">12<br />
      Mediterranean Medley</th>
    <td>Semptember 19, 2010</td>
    <td>Southampton Mayflower Pier, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Civitavecchia, Naples,
      Gibraltar, Lisbon, Southampton Ocean Terminal</td>
</tr><tr>
<th scope="row">13<br />
      Autumn Colours</th>
    <td>October 19, 2010</td>
    <td>Southampton Mayflower Pier Embark New York Brooklyn Pier 12, Newport,
      Boston, Bar Harbor Full Day<br />
      11 St John Nb, Halifax, New York Brooklyn Pier 12</td>
</tr><tr>
<th scope="row">11 <br />
      Caribbean Delights</th>
    <td>December 8, 2010</td>
    <td>New York Brooklyn Pier 12, St Thomas, St Lucia, Grenada, Barbados, Grand
      Turk, New York Brooklyn Pier 12</td>
</tr>
<tr>
    <td colspan="3" class="d">These are just some of the Queen May 2 itineraries.
      Contact a <a href="http://cruiseandvacationexperts.com/travel-club/">travel
      agent specializing in cruises</a> to find the right cruise for you.</td>
  </tr>
</table>
<table class="emtable">
<tr><td class="t" colspan="4">Queen Mary 2 Itineraries for 2011</td></tr>
<tr><td class="d" colspan="4"><p>If you&acute;re looking for an option to join the Cunard World Cruise in 2011 with Queen Mary 2,
but haven&acute;t the time for a full voyage, consider one of these Liner Cruises. </p><p>These wonderful shorter sailings range from 38 to 80 days, focusing on specific regions of the World.
It&acute;s a great way to participate in the excitement and legacy of the world&acute;s greatest cruises, on the most magnificent cruise ship of them all.</p>
</td></tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">1/13/11</th><td>23</td><td>New York to Cape Town</td>
    <td>New York, Ft. Lauderdale, Barbados, Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, Montevideo, Cape Town (overnight) </td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td colspan="4">Join Queen Mary 2 for the first part of her 2011 World Voyage to incredible Cape Town, where youâ€™ll enjoy an overnight
stay, with Caribbean and South American ports en route.</td></tr>
  <tr>
<th scope="row">2/5/11</th><td>17</td><td>Cape Town to Sydney</td>
    <td>CAPE TOWN, Durban, Mauritius (Port Louis), Perth (Freemantle), Adelaide, Sydney.</td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td colspan="4">Departing from the Cape of Good Hope, youâ€™re bound for relaxed days sailing southern seas â€” including visits to Durban, Perth, Adelaide and the isle of Mauritius.</td></tr>
  <tr>
<th scope="row">2/22/11</th><td>25</td><td>Sydney to Hong Kong</td><td>Sydney (overnight), Christchurch (Lyttelton), Auckland, Guam, Tokyo (Yokohama), Nagasaki, Beijing (Xingang), Shanghai, HONG KONG (overnight)
</td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="4">On this cruise, the gems of the Pacific Rim await you including Auckland, Guam, Tokyo, Beijing and Shanghai. You&acute;ll also be treated to overnight stays in Sydney and Hong Kong.</td></tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">3/19/11</th><td>15</td><td>Hong Kong to Dubai</td>
    <td>Hong Kong, Nha Trang, Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Singapore, Phuket, Mumbai,
      DUBAI.</td>
  </tr>
  <tr><td colspan="4">One of the most exotic of all Queen Mary 2&acute;s segments, this voyage includes highlights from fascinating Vietnam and Thailand to incredible India and modern Dubai.</td></tr>
  <tr>
<th scope="row">4/3/11</th><td>23</td><td>Dubai to New York</td><td>Dubai, Safaga (for Luxor/Karnak), Sharm El Sheik, Suez (for Cairo &amp; Giza shore excursion drop off), Transit the Suez Canal, Rome (Civitavecchia), Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Southampton, New York
</td></tr>
<tr><td colspan="4">Visit several ports in Egypt and see the country&acute;s most famous antiquities before visiting Mediterranean shores. A Transatlantic Crossing concludes your sailing.</td></tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">4/19/11</th><td>7</td><td>Southhampton to New York</td><td>Southhampton, New York
</td>
</tr><tr>
<th scope="row">6/01/2011</th><td>9</td><td>Westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Hamburg</td>
<td><strong>Hamburg Embark</strong>, At Sea, Southampton, 6 Full Day At Sea, <strong>New York</strong> </td>
</tr><tr>
<th scope="row">7/13/2011</th><td>7</td><td>Fjords & Waterfalls</td>
<td><strong>Southampton</strong>, At Sea, Stavanger, Aalesund, Geiranger Full, Bergen, <strong>Southampton</strong> </td>
</tr><tr>
<th scope="row">8/05/2011</th><td>8</td><td>Scandinavian Wonders</td>
<td><strong>Hamburg</strong>, At Sea, Aalesund, Flaam, Stavanger, Oslo, Elsinore, 
Aarhus Morning, <strong>Hamburg</strong> </td>
</tr><tr>
<th scope="row">9/12/2011</th><td>8</td><td>Around the British Isles</td>
<td><strong>Southampton</strong>, Cherbourg, Cork, Liverpool, Greenock, At Sea, S. Queensferry, At Sea, <strong>Southampton</strong> </td>
</tr><tr>
<th scope="row">10/30/2011</th><td>11</td><td>Iberian Adventure</td>
<td><strong>Southampton</strong>, At Sea, Madeira, Tenerife, Lanzarote, At Sea, Lisbon, Vigo, At Sea, <strong>Southampton</strong> </td>
</tr><tr>
<th scope="row">10/30/2011</th><td>11</td><td>Iberian Adventure</td>
<td><strong>Southampton</strong>, At Sea, Madeira, Tenerife, Lanzarote, At Sea, Lisbon, Vigo, At Sea, <strong>Southampton</strong> </td>
</tr></table>
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		<title>Join Chantal &amp; Herb</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:28:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jack Kennard</dc:creator>
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<div style="text-align: center; width: 310px; margin: 3px;">
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</div>

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From: $5220 pp (Brochure Fare $10,440)
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		<title>Queen Victoria</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Apr 2010 15:15:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jack Kennard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Luxury Cruises]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cunard]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[
Few ships can have the same blend of elegance and grace found on Queen Victoria. Her expansive double- and triple-height
  public spaces and restaurants, will be reminded of a more genteel era.
  You&#8217;ll also discover grand venues like the Royal Court
  Theatre with private boxes, a Library with spiral staircase and The
 [...]]]></description>
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<p>Few ships can have the same blend of elegance and grace found on Queen Victoria. Her expansive double- and triple-height<br />
  public spaces and restaurants, will be reminded of a more genteel era.<br />
  You&#8217;ll also discover grand venues like the Royal Court<br />
  Theatre with private boxes, a Library with spiral staircase and The<br />
  Grills featuring an outdoor terrace, private lounge and al fresco<br />
  dining in The Courtyard.</p>
<h3>Fine Dining</h3>
<p><img style="float:right;margin:1px 3px 1px 12px; padding:3px;border:1px solid #ccc" src="http://cruiseandvacationexperts.com/images/cunard/qv-queens-grill.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="215" /></p>
<p>From afternoon tea to cocktails and dining, Queen Victoria is Cunard&#8217;s showcase on tradition. Aboard Queen Victoria, you will find the grand tradition of cocktails and dining as an anticipated event.</p>
<p>As you move through the day, they will be a wide array of<br />
culinary and cocktail venue choices, ranging from the Commodore Club, the Golden Lion Pub and the Queens Room to favorites like the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar and Todd English.</p>
<p><strong>Queens Room, Afternoon Tea </strong></p>
<p>Cunard&#8217;s formal ballroom, the Queens Room on Decks Two and Three, is the setting for one of the most civilized customs: traditional afternoon tea served by white-gloved waiters. Reminiscent of a grand ballroom in a large country house, the dramatic double-height space features gleaming crystal chandeliers and specially commissioned murals. A variety of musicians, including a harpist and string quartet, will perform in the Queens Room on a rotating basis.</p>
<p><img style="float:left;margin:1px 12px 1px 1px; padding:3px;border:1px solid #ccc" src="http://cruiseandvacationexperts.com/blog/images/qm2-britannia.jpg" border="0" alt="Dining" width="200" height="320" /></p>
<p><strong>The Britannia Restaurant</strong><br />
is a strikingly elegant space featuring a soaring double-height ceiling offset by cornices and intimate groupings of tables that belie the room´s magnificent size. Inspired by the dining car of the famed Golden Arrow that linked London to Paris, the restaurant´s Art Deco design influences are captured in its original artwork, wall sconces and a combination of authentic finishes that include polished wood, bronze mirror and gold leaf.</p>
<p><strong>The Commodore Club</strong><br />
on Deck 10 captures the essence of Old World liner elegance. Showcasing murals of past Cunard liners in custom porthole displays, as well as two intricate ship models at the entrance, the room&#8217;s nautical atmosphere is further highlighted by wood inlaid flooring with a compass design. Hot and cold canapés are served while live music plays in the background from late afternoon through early evening, making the club an ideal retreat for cocktails with an ocean view.</p>
<p><strong>Cafe Carinthia</strong><br />
on Deck Two mirrors the style and sophistication of a traditional French patisserie. An elegant space highlighted by Art Deco elements in shades of gold, blue and rich bronze, the café is poised to be a guest favorite from early morning until well past sun down. Fresh baked croissants, Danish, muffins and a wide selection of coffees (including cappuccinos, espressos and lattes) and premium Wedgwood teas are served.</p>
<p><strong>The Golden Lion Pub</strong> and <strong>Churchill&#8217;s Cigar Lounge</strong><br />
represent the epitome of tradition. The Golden Lion Pub replicates a traditional English pub right down to its tabletop blackboard menus advertising the day´s pub fare, including fish and chips and Shepherd´s Pie. Guests enjoy a wide selection of ales and can keep current on the latest news and sports on plasma screen televisions in Cunard´s signature pub. A quiet colonial ambiance defines the 11-seat Churchill&#8217;s, a wood-paneled cigar lounge adjacent to the Commodore Club on Deck 10 where a vast selection of cigars and an array of Armagnac, Cognac, Port, Madeira and Scotch set a refined and elegant tone.</p>
<p><strong>The Todd English Restaurant</strong><br />
aboard Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria will also boast one of the celebrated chef´s eponymous restaurants. An intimate and stylish alternative to your primary experience in one of the ship´s main dining rooms, Todd English affords Queen Victoria guests an opportunity to experience the cuisine of one of America´s leading chefs in a setting of refined elegance. Waterford crystal, Wedgwood china, Gainsborough silverware and Hepp cutlery add the finishing touches to what will be one of the ship´s most sought-after fine dining experiences.</p>
<h3>&nbsp;</h3>
<p>Cunard liners continue to inspire crowds all over the world &#8212; with 168 years of legacy and tradition, the only way to travel to Europe in luxury is on one of <strong> The Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World!</strong></p>
<table class="emtable">
<tr>
<td class="t" colspan="3">Queen Victoria Itinerary 2010 &amp; 2011</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th width="153">Days / Nights <br />Itinerary</th>
<th width="94">Date</th>
<th width="428">Ports</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">12 <br />Pearls of the Adriatic</th>
<td>October 19, 2010</td>
<td><strong>Barcelona (2 days)</strong>, Monte, Livorno, Naples, La Goulette,<br />
    Valletta, At Sea, Athens, Katakolon, Full Day 1Dubrovnik, <strong>Venice (2<br />
    days)</strong> </td>
</tr>
<tr >
<th scope="row">12<br />Holy Land Explorer</th>
<td>October 31, 2010</td>
<td><strong>Venice</strong>, Split,Corfu, Athens, Kusadasi, Istanbul(2 days),<br />
    At Sea, Rhodes, Santorini, At Sea, Naples, <strong>Civitavecchia</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">7 <br />Mediterranean Moments</th>
<td>November 24, 2010</td>
<td><strong>Rome</strong>, Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Cartagena, Gibraltar, At Sea (2 days), <strong>Southampton </strong> </td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">4 <br />Mexico Getaway</th>
<td>Feb 13, 2011</td>
<td><strong>Los Angeles</strong>, At Sea, Ensenada, At Sea, <strong>Los Angeles</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">11 <br />Roundtrip Panama Canal</th>
<td>March 18, 2011</td>
<td><strong>Fort Lauderdale</strong>, At Sea(2 days), St Thomas, St Maarten,<br />
Grenada, Bonaire, At Sea, Panama Canal, At Sea, At Sea (2 days), <strong>Fort<br />
Lauderdale</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">15 <br />Panama Canal Adventure</th>
<td>March 3, 2011</td>
<td><strong>Los Angeles</strong>, At Sea(2 days), Cabo San Lucas, Pt Vallarta,<br />
Zihuatanejo, At Sea, Prto Quetzal, At Sea, Puerto Amador, Panama Canal, At<br />
Sea, Curacao, At Sea(2 days), <strong>Fort Lauderdale</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">7 <br />Fjords and Waterfalls</th>
<td>May 29, 2011</td>
<td><strong>Southampton</strong>, At Sea, Stavanger, Aalesund, Geiranger,<br />
Bergen, At Sea, <strong>Southampton</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">12 <br />St Petersburg and Baltic Capitals</th>
<td>June 19, 2011</td>
<td><strong>Southampton</strong>, At Sea, Copenhagen, At Sea, Stockholm, Helsinki,<br />
St Petersburg (2 days), Tallinn, At Sea(2 days),Zeebrugge, <strong>Southampton</strong></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">12 <br />Greek Isles and Aegean Treasures</th>
<td>September 9, 2011</td>
<td><strong>Civitavecchia</strong>, Naples, At Sea, Santorini, Izmir, Istanbul<br />
(2 days), Samos, Athens, Zakynthos, Dubrovnik, <strong>Venice (2 days)</strong>
</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th scope="row">5 <br />Greek Isles and Aegean Treasures</th>
<td>December 15, 2011</td>
<td><strong>Southampton</strong>, Amsterdam (2 days), Zeebrugge, Le Havre,<br />
<strong>Southampton</strong> </td>
</tr>
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		<title>Azamara Journey</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Mar 2010 19:05:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jack Kennard</dc:creator>
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Michael's Club 
Soak up the sounds of a grand piano as you share an intimate nightcap in this locale. The [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Azamara is the new, deluxe cruise experience for discerning travelers who long to reach out-of-the-ordinary destinations and indulge in amenities and service unparalleled on the high seas. Azamara is a branch of Celebrity Cruises, Inc.
 </p>
<img style="display:block;margin:5px auto; padding:3px;border:1px solid #ccc"  src="http://cruiseandvacationexperts.com/images/azamara/journey-dining-breeza2.jpg" alt="Azamara dining on deck" width="380" height="250" />
<p style="clear:both"><strong>Michael's Club</strong> </p>
<p>Soak up the sounds of a grand piano as you share an intimate nightcap in this locale. The rich tones and deep, welcoming chairs of Michael's Club make it the ideal place to savor a single-malt scotch or late-evening cordial.
 </p>
<p><strong>Martini Bar</strong><br />
The sophisticated Martini Bar offers 20 variations
of this famous libation. Gather with friends to warm up the evening before dinner or celebrate all in this trendy hot spot before heading over to the disco.
</p><p>
Suites enhanced amenities and services include:</p>
<img style="float:right;margin:1px 3px 1px 12px; padding:3px;border:1px solid #ccc" src="http://cruiseandvacationexperts.com/images/azamara/journey-cremebrulee.jpg" alt="Creme Brulee desert" width="150" height="178" />
<ul>
	<li> Welcome champagne</li>
	<li> 1 night Complimentary specialty dining</li>
	<li> Complimentary laundry pressing</li>
	<li> Complimentary in-stateroom nonalcoholic specialty coffees and soda</li>
	<li> Dining preference for all restaurants</li>
	<li> Expanded bathroom amenities</li>
	<li> Bathtub</li>
	<li> DVD/CD player</li>
	<li> Hansgrohe showerhead</li>
	<li> Daily evening hors dâ€™oeuvres</li>
	<li> Senior Butler service (more experienced, lower ratio per guest)</li>
	<li> Priority check-in and departure</li>
	<li> All staterooms will have Butler service</li>
	<li> Packing and unpacking</li>
	<li> Deliver afternoon CanapÃ©s</li>
	<li> Shoe shine service</li>
	<li> In room dining arrangements</li>
	<li>Arrangement of appointments (spa, shore excursions, specialty dining, etc.)</li>
</ul>


<p class="block">This is a very small ship, 710 passengers. Prices are based on availability and can change without notice. For North America Reservations, a fuel supplement of $5.00 per day per person for the first 2 occupants of a stateroom (subject to a maximum of $140.00 per stateroom)will apply to all sailings. Ask about fuel or other charges and fees. These are just two of the Azamara packages provided by Azamara Cruise Lines. Contact one of our <a href="http://cruiseandvacationexperts.com/form-vacation.php">cruise experts</a> and find the right luxury cruise &amp; tour package for you.
</p>


<table class="emtable">
  <tr>
    <td colspan="3" class="t">Azamara Journey Itinerary 2010 &amp; 2011</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <th width="148">Location</th>
    <th width="56">Date</th>
    <th width="277">Ports of Call</th>
  </tr><tr>
    <th scope="row">14 Night Western Europe</th>
    <td>August 29, 2010</td>
    <td><strong>Copenhagen, Denmark</strong>; Kiel Canal, Germany; Amsterdam, Netherlands; Paris
      (Rouen), France; Bordeaux, France; Gijon, Spain; La Coruna, Spain; Gibraltar,
      United Kingdom; Mahon,Menorca,Spain; <strong>Barcelona, Spain</strong></td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <th scope="row">7 Night Mediterranean Cruise</th>
    <td>September 12, 2010</td>
    <td><strong>Barcelona, Spain</strong>; St.Tropez, France; Nice, France; Portofino, Italy; Florence,
      Italy; Bastia, Corsica; <strong>Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy</strong></td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <th scope="row">12 Night Mediterranean</th>
    <td>October 22, 2010</td>
    <td><strong>Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy</strong>; Amalfi, Italy; Chania, Crete, Greece; Bodrum,
      Turkey; Istanbul, Turkey; Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; Santorini, Greece;
     <strong> Athens (Piraeus), Greece</strong></td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <th scope="row">12 Night Holy Land Cruise</th>
    <td>November 3, 2010</td>
    <td><strong>Athens (Piraeus), Greec</strong>e; Mykonos, Greece; Rhodes, Greece; Haifa, Israel;
      Jerusalem (Ashdod), Israel; Port Said, Egypt; Alexandria, Egypt; Sorrento,
      Italy;<strong> Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy</strong></td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <th scope="row">14 Night Transatlantic Cruise</th>
    <td>November 15, 2010</td>
    <td>Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Cartagena, Spain; Gibraltar, United Kingdom;
      Tenerife, Canary Islands; Nassau, Bahamas; Miami, Florida</td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <th scope="row">12 Night Caribbean Cruise</th>
    <td>November 29, 2010</td>
    <td><strong>Miami, Florida</strong>; St. John, U.S.Virgin Islands; Marigot, Saint Martin; Basseterre,  St. Kitts; St. Johns, Antigua; Gustavia, St. Barts; Virgin Gorda, B.V.I.; <strong>Miami, Florida</strong></td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <th scope="row">12 Night Caribbean Cruise</th>
    <td>December 11, 2010</td>
    <td><strong>Miami, Florida</strong>; St. Croix, U.S.V.I.; Gustavia, St. Barts; Roseau, Dominica; Castries, St. Lucia; Falmouth, Antigua; Marigot, Saint Martin; Virgin Gorda, B.V.I.; <strong>Miami, Florida</strong></td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <th scope="row">12 Night Caribbean Cruise</th>
    <td>Feb 15, 2011</td>
    <td><strong>Miami, Florida</strong>; St. John, U.S.Virgin Islands; Marigot, Saint Martin; Basseterre,
      St. Kitts; St. Johns, Antigua; Gustavia, St. Barts; Virgin Gorda, B.V.I.;
      <strong>Miami, Florida</strong></td>
  </tr>
  <tr>
    <th scope="row">12 Night Caribbean Cruise</th>
    <td>March 23, 2011</td>
    <td><strong>Miami, Florida</strong>; St. Croix, U.S.V.I.; Marigot, Saint Martin; Gustavia,
      St. Barts; Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe; St. Johns, Antigua; Virgin Gorda, B.V.I.;
      <strong>Miami, Florida</strong></td>
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		<title>Queen Elizabeth</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:49:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jack Kennard</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Cunard]]></category>
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 Queen Elizabeth will be joining the Cunard fleet this October as the 6th Queen in 170 years  and the second largest Cunard ever built. She will be the third Cunard Queen to bear the name Elizabeth and will join her sisters Queen Mary 2 and QUEEN Victoria as part of the youngest fleet [...]]]></description>
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 <strong>Queen Elizabeth</strong> will be joining the <em>Cunard</em> fleet this October as the 6th Queen in 170 years  and the second largest Cunard ever built. She will be the third Cunard Queen to bear the name Elizabeth and will join her sisters Queen Mary 2 and QUEEN Victoria as part of the youngest fleet in the world.
 </p>


<table class="emtable">
<tr><td class="t" colspan="4">Queen Elizabeth 2010 &amp; 2011 Itineraries</td></tr>
<tr>
    <th>Location</th>
    <th>days</th>
    <th>Date</th>
    <th>Ports of Call</th>
</tr><tr>
    <th>Aegean Introduction</th>
    <td>18</td>
    <td>November 8, 2010</td>
    <td>Croatia, Turkey and Greece. Ports of call: Southampton, M&aacute;laga
      (for Grenada), Malta (Valletta), Venice, Dubrovnik, Kusadasi (for Ephesus),
      Athens (Piraeus), Alicante, Gibraltar, Southampton</td>
</tr><tr>
    <th>Gallic Debut</th>
    <td>5</td>
    <td>November 26, 2010</td>
    <td>Cities in Holland, Belgium and France. Ports of call: Southampton, Rotterdam
      (for Amsterdam), Brussels/Bruges (Zeebrugge), Cherbourg, Southampton</td>
</tr><tr>
    <th>New York to Los Angeles</th>
    <td>16</td>
    <td>1/13/11</td>
    <td>New York, FT LAUDERDALE, Aruba, Costa Rica (LÃ­mon), Transit the Panama Canal, Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles </td>
</tr><tr>
    <th>New York to Los Angeles</th>
    <td>16</td>
    <td>1/13/11</td>
    <td>New York, FT LAUDERDALE, Aruba, Costa Rica (LÃ­mon), Transit the Panama Canal, Acapulco, Cabo San Lucas, Los Angeles </td>
</tr><tr>
    <th>Los Angeles toSydney</th>
    <td>23</td>
    <td>1/29/11</td>
    <td>Los Angeles, Maui (Lahaina), Honolulu, Cross International Dateline, Apia, Pago Pago, Port Denarau, Bay of Islands, Auckland, Wellington, Sydney
</td></tr><tr>
    <th>Sydney to Singapore</th>
    <td>25</td>
    <td>2/22/11</td>
    <td>Sydney (overnight), Melbourne, Perth (Freemantle), Bali, Benoa, Hong Kong (overnight), Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My), Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Ko Samui
Singapore </td>
</tr><tr>
    <th>Singapore to Dubai</th>
    <td>12</td>
    <td>3/19/11</td>
    <td>Singapore, Kuala Lumpur (Port Kelang), Penang, Langkawi, Cochin, Mumbai, Muscat (Mina Qaboos), Dubai
</td></tr><tr>
    <th>Dubai to Southhampton </th>
    <td>19</td>
    <td>3/31/11</td>
    <td>Dubai (overnight), Salalah, Aqaba (for Petra), Suez (for Cairo & Giza shore excursion drop off), Transit the Suez Canal, Athens (Piraeus), Rome (Civitavecchia), Lisbon,
Southhampton
</td></tr>
<tr>
<td class="d" colspan="4">The maiden voyage is full and their could be changes
      in the itineraries. Please <a href="http://cruiseandvacationexperts.com/travel-club/">contact
      a travel agent</a> specializing in the Cunard Line.</td>
  </tr>
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		<title>Azamara Quest Cruise Lines</title>
		<link>http://cruiseandvacationexperts.com/luxury-cruises/azamara-quest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:35:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jack Kennard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Luxury Cruises]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Azamara]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[China]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Azamara Quest is the new, deluxe cruise experience for discerning travelers who long to reach out-of-the-ordinary destinations and indulge in amenities and service unparalleled on the high seas. Azamara is a branch of Celebrity Cruises, Inc.



Azamara  Cruises consists of two intimate ships, Azamara Journey and Azamara Quest. Each can carry 710 fortunate guests [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<img style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 1px 1px 1px 12px; padding: 3px; float: right" src="http://cruiseandvacationexperts.com/images/logos/azamara-quest.gif" alt="Azamara Quest" width="250" height="85" /> <p>Azamara Quest is the new, deluxe cruise experience for discerning travelers who long to reach out-of-the-ordinary destinations and indulge in amenities and service unparalleled on the high seas. Azamara is a branch of Celebrity Cruises, Inc.
</p>
<p><img style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 1px 12px; padding: 3px; float: right" src="http://www.cruiseandvacationexperts.com/images/azamara/panama-canal.jpg" alt="Panama Canal" width="155" height="115" />

Azamara  Cruises consists of two intimate ships, <a href="http://cruiseandvacationexperts.com/luxury-cruises/azamara-journey/">Azamara Journey</a> and Azamara Quest. Each can carry 710 fortunate guests and because they are smaller and sleeker than larger cruise ships, they can sail to ports that others simply cannot reach.
</p><p>
In addition to offering a more personalized experience, these ships have recently undergone a $17.5 million revitalization with new European bedding and soft goods, flat screen televisions, new veranda decking and furniture, and wireless internet service in all staterooms and public areas. Plus, 93% of the staterooms offer ocean views and 68% have a private veranda.
</p><p>
The unique offerings of Azamara Quest are beyond compare:
<img src="http://www.cruiseandvacationexperts.com/images/azamara/bocas-del-toro.jpg" alt="bird" style="border: 1px solid #cccccc; margin: 1px 12px; padding: 3px; float: right" height="115" width="155" /></p>
<ul>
	<li>Butler service is provided in every stateroom</li>
	<li>Shore excursions, are designed to let you become part of the fabric of life in each destination, instead of merely being an observer.</li>
	<li>An enrichment programs offer everything from culinary to photographic explorations.</li>
	<li> Two specialty restaurants provide the finest cuisine at sea.</li>
	<li>Live entertainment can be enjoyed nightly.</li>
	<li> And a level of service offered is unmatched.</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Michael's Club</strong>Soak up the sounds of a grand piano as you share an intimate nightcap in this locale. The rich tones and deep, welcoming chairs of Michael's Club make it the ideal place to savor a single-malt scotch or late-evening cordial.
</p><p>
<strong>Martini Bar</strong>
The sophisticated Martini Bar offers 20 variations of this famous libation. Gather with friends to warm up the evening before dinner or celebrate all in this trendy hot spot before heading over to the disco.
</p><p>
<strong>Online@Celebrity Cruises</strong>
We know that you will want to share your cruise experience with your friends and family before you return home. Visit our onboard Internet stations and send an email.
</p><p>
<strong>AquaSpa by Elemis</strong>
Relax in our impressive AquaSpa and let us transport you to a whole new world with treatments inspired by rituals from exotic cultures. Discover a state of complete tranquility as you experience the most luxurious spa afloat.</p>


<table class="emtable">
<tr><td colspan="3" class="t">Azamara Quest Itinerary 2010 &amp; 2011</td></tr>
<tr><th width="148">Location</th><th width="56">Date</th><th width="277">Ports of Call</th>
</tr><tr>
    <th scope="row">12 Night Western Mediterranean</th>
    <td>September 8,2010</td>
    <td>Barcelona, Spain; St.Tropez, France; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Florence/Pisa(Laspezia)Italy;
      Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Sorrento, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Kotor,
      Montenegro; Split, Croatia; Venice, Italy</td>
</tr><tr>
    <th scope="row">7 Night Mediterranean Cruise</th>
    <td>October 23, 2010</td>
    <td>Barcelona, Spain; St.Tropez, France; Monte Carlo, Monaco; Florence, Italy;
      Elba (Portoferraio), Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy</td>
</tr><tr>
    <th scope="row">7 Night Mediterranean Cruise</th>
    <td>October 30, 2010</td>
    <td>Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Sorrento, Italy; Kotor, Montenegro; Split,
      Croatia; Venice, Italy</td>
</tr><tr>
    <th scope="row">14 Night Best Of Italy</th>
    <td>October 2, 2010</td>
    <td>Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Sorrento, Italy; Taormina, Sicily; Ravenna,
      Italy; Trieste, Italy; Venice, Italy; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Florence, Italy;
      Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy</td>
</tr><tr>
    <th scope="row">7 Night Mediterranean Cruise</th>
    <td>November 6, 2010</td>
    <td>Venice, Italy; Zadar, Croatia; Dubrovnik, Croatia; Chania, Crete, Greece;
      Athens (Piraeus), Greece</td>
</tr><tr>
    <th scope="row">7 Night Mediterranean Cruise</th>
    <td>November 13, 2010</td>
    <td>Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; Chios, Greece; Volos,
      Greece; Istanbul, Turkey</td>
</tr><tr>
    <th scope="row">12 Night Athens To Dubai</th>
    <td>November 27, 2010</td>
    <td>Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Alexandria, Egypt; Suez Canal (Passage); Dubai,
      United Arab Emirates</td>
</tr><tr>
    <th scope="row">7 Night Mediterranean</th>
    <td>November 20, 2010</td>
    <td>Istanbul, Turkey; Ephesus (Kusadasi), Turkey; Bodrum, Turkey; Rhodes,
      Greece; Athens (Piraeus), Greece</td>
</tr><tr>
    <th scope="row">12 Night Dubai To Singapore</th>
    <td>December 9, 2010</td>
    <td>Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Mumbai (Bombay), India; Cochin, India; Phuket,
      Thailand; Singapore</td>
</tr><tr>
    <th scope="row">18 Night Southeast Asia Cruise</th>
    <td>December 21, 2010</td>
    <td>Singapore; Bangkok(Klong Toey),Thailand; Sihanoukville, Cambodia; Ho Chi
      Minh City, Vietnam; Hue (Danang), Vietnam; Hanoi (Halong Bay),Vietnam; Hong
      Kong, China</td>
</tr><tr>
    <th scope="row">14 Night Southeast Asia Cruise</th>
    <td>January 8, 2011</td>
    <td>Hong Kong, China; Hue (Danang), Vietnam; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Bangkok(Klong
      Toey),Thailand; Ko Samui, Thailand; Singapore</td>
</tr><tr>
    <th scope="row">14 Night Southeast Asia</th>
    <td>Feb 19,2011</td>
    <td>Singapore; Bangkok(Klong Toey),Thailand; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Hue
      (Danang), Vietnam; Hanoi (Halong Bay),Vietnam; Hong Kong, China</td>
</tr><tr>
    <th scope="row"> 12 Night Northeast Asia Cruise</th>
    <td>March 17, 2011</td>
    <td>Shanghai, China; Qingdao, China; Tianjin, China; Seoul (Incheon),South
      Korea; Jeju Island, South Korea; Hong Kong, China</td>
</tr><tr>
    <th scope="row">14 Night Southeast Asia Cruise</th>
    <td>March 29, 2011</td>
    <td>Hong Kong, China; Hue (Danang), Vietnam; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Bangkok(Klong
      Toey),Thailand; Ko Samui, Thailand; Singapore</td>
</tr><tr>
    <th scope="row">12 Night Singapore To Dubai Cruise </th>
    <td>April 12, 2011</td>
    <td>Singapore; Phuket, Thailand; Cochin, India; Mumbai (Bombay), India; Dubai,
      United Arab Emirates</td>
</tr><tr>
    <th scope="row">12 Night Dubai To Athens Cruise</th>
    <td>April 24, 2011</td>
    <td>Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Suez Canal (Passage); Alexandria, Egypt;
      Athens (Piraeus), Greece</td>
 </tr></table>

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<p></p>
<div style="border: 1px solid #990000; padding: 5px; background: #ffffcc none repeat scroll 0% 50%; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial; text-align: center; width: 70%; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto">Azamara Quest is a very small ship, 710 passengers. Prices are based on availability and can change without notice. These are just some of the Azamara itineraries, contact one of our <a href="http://cruiseandvacationexperts.com/travel-club/">cruise specialist</a> and join our Cruise and Vacation Travel Club.</div>
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		<title>Opera &amp; a Luxury Cruise</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:53:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Jack Kennard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Asheville Lyric Opera continues its program of offering fine musical cruises worldwide. Last fall we offered an Adriatic cruise with Marilyn Horne. Nowâ€”see the eastern American
coastline as you have never seen it before!



In the luxury of this small 100 passenger ship with 50 outward facing suites, many with private balconies, you can spend 14 days [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p style="text-align:center;margin:1px 21px;">Asheville Lyric Opera continues its program of offering fine musical cruises worldwide. Last fall we offered an Adriatic cruise with Marilyn Horne. Nowâ€”see the eastern American
coastline as you have never seen it before!
</p>
<img src="http://cruiseandvacationexperts.com/images/opera/ship-long.jpg" class="imgCenter" alt="Luxury cruise on Clelia II" width="588" height="234" />
<p>
In the luxury of this small 100 passenger ship with 50 outward facing suites, many with private balconies, you can spend 14 days with singers of The Metropolitan Opera. Enjoy and learn more about opera with these fine young singers. Starting in Palm Beach, visit our Southern states, historic Yorktown and Williamsburg, mansions of Newport, Portland and scenic Bar Harbor Maine, our Canadian neighborsâ€“â€“Halifax, the fascinating Fortress of Louisbourg, Argentia and Placentia Newfoundland and end at St. Johnâ€™s Newfoundland.
</p><p>
Be immersed in the sights and history of the USA and Canada with qualified guest lecturersâ€™ discussions on both art and history. Enjoy the operatic repertoire of aboard recitals by three artists who have graced the stages of La Scala, Carnegie Hall, Kennedy Center, the operas of Chicago, San Francisco, Santa Fe, Glimmerglass and of course the stage of the Metropolitan. You will be identified as an Asheville Lyric Opera supporter and...
</p><p style="text-align:center;margin:1px 21px;">
$700* OF YOUR CRUISE FARE WILL BE DONATED IN YOUR NAME BY
WILLIAMSBURG TRAVEL AMERICAN EXPRESS TO THE ASHEVILLE LYRIC OPERA!
</p><p>
The intimacy of this elegant and handsomely appointed small luxury vessel with outstanding personalized service and cuisine, spacious suites and inviting public areas that foster an atmosphere of effortless conviviality allows you all these wonderful benefits and more:
</p>
<img src="http://cruiseandvacationexperts.com/images/opera/diningroom.jpg" class="imgRight" alt="Luxury cruise dining" width="200" height="123" />
<p>
Free â€” all shore excursions, beer/wines at meals, open bar, free water for shore excursions and more! Book a larger suite and you will be pampered with full-time butler service! No single supplement!
</p><p>
NO hassles waiting for hundreds of people to get on/off. No shops or sales pitches. No casinos or nightclub shows â€” BUT interesting lectures, concerts and wonderful fellow like-minded passengers.
</p><p>
PLUS â€” you will visit 10 exciting ports in the United States and Canada. You will be in the company of pleasant informative guides and lecturers â€” not only with you during the tours, but also readily available aboard ship.
</p><p>
You may have been to Savannah and Charleston, but enjoy it now as you learn in depth of the history and tales of the various places to be viewed. Itâ€™s an entirely new dimension!
</p><p>
*Book by December 15 so $700 per cabin will be donated in your name to the Asheville Lyric Opera. Book by January 15 it will be $500. Thereafter it is $300. Book early to secure best suites and make the largest donation!
</p><p>
Most of your fellow travelers are Travel Dynamics past cruisers. Their interests, like yours, are very much alike. It is easy to make new friends. Join this small intimate group Depart from either Palm Beach or Charleston.
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SAVE $4000 per person. Discounted rates start at only $5995. NO single surcharge. All shore excursions free!
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Have fun and support your Asheville Lyric Opera</p>
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<p><strong>ENRICHMENT PROGRAM</strong> On this unique itinerary we are pleased to offer an equally unique enrichment program. Expert guest lecturers will lecture on the history of our ports of call, and musicians selected by The Metropolitan Opera Guild will perform for our enjoyment. </p>
<p>Below are short biographies of the artists and experts who will accompany us on the voyage.</p>

<h3>Performing Artists</h3>
<p><strong>Jeffrey Brown</strong> is a graduate of the Eastman School of Music where he studied with Natalya Antonova. Recent performance highlights include the Dame Myra Hess Series in Chicago, the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C., the Artist Presentation Society in St. Louis, the Sichuan Conservatory of Music in Chengdu, China, and summer festivals in France, Italy, Germany, and Austria. Currently, he is Assistant Professor of Piano at Western Illinois University.</p>
<p><strong>Soprano Julianna Di Giacomo</strong> recently made her Italian debut in the 2008-09 season at La Scala as Lucrezia Contarini in I due Foscari. </p>
<p>She also appeared this past season at Carnegie Hall for the New York Choral Societyâ€™s Rossini Stabat Mater and Vaughan Williamsâ€™ Dona Nobis Pacem. A graduate of San Francisco Operaâ€™s Merola Program, she is in the midst of a rich career, performing with a variety of opera companies including New York City Opera, Palm Beach Opera, and Opera Orchestra of New York. In addition, Miss Di Giacomo will be heard as Lina in Stiffelio at Metropolitan Opera under the baton of PlÃ¡cido Domingo in January of 2010.</p>

<p><strong>Chad Johnson</strong>, originally from Muskegon, MI, has participated in the young artist training programs of Chicago Opera Theater, Santa Fe Opera, Florida Grand Opera, Glimmerglass Opera, and the Tanglewood Music Center where he sang Ferrando in Mozartâ€™s CosÃ¬ fan tutte under the baton of Maestro James Levine.
</p>
<p>Recent engagements include GÃ©rald in LakmÃ© (Florida Grand Opera), Don Ottavio in Don Giovanni (New Orleans Opera), Paolino in Il matrimonio segreto (BAM) as well as concert appearances with the Atlanta Symphony and Hong Kong Philharmonic.</p>
<h3>Guest Lecturers</h3>
<p><strong>William R. Ferris</strong> is the Joel R. Williamson Eminent Professor of History at UNC and an adjunct professor in the Curriculum in Folklore. He is widely recognized as a leader in Southern studies, African-American music and
folklore. </p>
<p>Dr. Ferris, who served as chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities from 1997- 2001, has written and edited 11 books and created 14 documentary films dealing with southern topics, and he co-edited the Pulitzer Prize-nominated Encyclopedia of Southern Culture.</p>
<p><strong>Dwight Young</strong> has been actively involved in historic preservation for over 30 years. He joined the staff of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in 1977, and moved to Trust headquarters in Washington in 1992. </p>
<p>The author of several books, including Alternatives to Sprawl, Saving Americaâ€™s Treasures, he is best known as author of the â€œBack Pageâ€ feature in Preservation magazine. In 2003, the National Trust published a collection of these essays titled Road Trips through History. Dwight has enriched countless National Trust tours to historic destinations all over the world.</p>

<h3>Itinerary</h3>
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<p><strong>Sunday, May 16, 2010 </strong>  FLY FROM HOME CITY | ARRIVE PALM BEACH,  Florida, USA | EMBARK ON CLELIA II (D)
</p><p> <strong>Monday, May 17</strong>  AT SEA (B, L, D) Tuesday, </p><p><strong>May 18  SAVANNAH, Georgia,</strong> Georgia&acute;s oldest city, founded in 1733 by Robert Oglethorpe overlooking the Savannah River. In 1864, the city fell to Sherman&acute;s troops and was spared certain destruction when Lincoln intervened. Visit a private
home as well as the Telfair Art Museum and enjoy time to stroll the lovely streets and squares. (B, L, D) </p>
<p> <strong>Wednesday, May 19 </strong> CHARLESTON, South Carolina Arrive in Charleston, one of the East Coastâ€™s loveliest cities. A cosmopolitan seaport as far back as colonial times, it was here in Charlestonâ€™s harbor that Confederate
troops first fired upon Fort Sumter, thus starting the Civil War. Tour the extensive historic district, including the Heyward-Washington House, an 18th-century structure which features an enchanting garden. In the afternoon, drive to Drayton Hall.
</p><p>
Theoldest surviving example of Georgian Palladian architecture in the United States, Drayton Hall is also one of the only pre-Revolutionary houses that remain in close to original condition today. Or, take the ferry to Fort Sumter, site of the 1861 beginning of the Civil War. (B, L, D) </p>
<p> <strong>Thursday, May 20</strong>  AT SEA (B, L, D) </p>
<p> <strong>Friday, May 21</strong>  YORKTOWN | COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG | YORKTOWN,
Virginia From Yorktown, our excursion leads to Colonial Williamsburg. The capital of the Virginia colony from 1699 to 1780, Williamsburg is the nationâ€™s premier living museum, offering a glimpse of life as it was in the 17th and 18th centuries. A guided tour leads along the Duke of Gloucester Street, Williamsburgâ€™s main thoroughfare, past the Capitol, courthouse, Governorâ€™s Palace, and Bruton Parish Church, which has held Episcopal services since 1715. Enjoy lunch at the historic Kingâ€™s Arms Tavern before free time to explore the museums and side streets, which are filled with taverns, bakeries, and restored houses of coopers, apothecaries, and other tradesmen. Later, visit your choice of the Yorktown Battlefield, site of the decisive 1781 battle, or the award-winning Williamsburg Winery. (B, L, D) </p>
<p> <strong>Saturday, May 22</strong>  AT SEA (B, L, D) </p>
<p> <strong>Sunday, May 23</strong>  NEWPORT, Rhode Island Clelia II sails into the yacht-filled harbor of Newport, the one-time summer playground of New Yorkâ€™s wealthiest families. Many of the grand â€œcottagesâ€ they built are now cared for
by The Preservation Society of Newport County and are open to the public. See The Breakers, the 70-room Italian Renaissance mansion of Cornelius Vanderbilt II. Visit the National Museum of American Illustration, housed in Vernon Court
Mansion and exhibiting works by Noman Rockwell, Maxfield Parrish, and N.C. Wyeth. Also enjoy time at leisure exploring the historic harbor at Newport with its fine architecture. (B, L, D) </p>
<p> <strong>Monday, May 24</strong>  PORTLAND, Maine Arrive in Portland, Maineâ€™s largest city, and explore the charming Old Port district, with boutiques and restaurants lining cobblestoned streets. The nearby Arts District is home to many art galleries, antique shops, and artist studios. In the heart of this quarter is The Portland Museum of Art, home to more than 18,000 works dating back to the American Colonial era. Also see the landmark Portland Observatory and one of Americaâ€™s best preserved Victorian residential neighborhoods, situated on a cliff. (B, L, D) </p>
<p> <strong>Tuesday, May 25</strong>  BAR HARBOR, Maine Explore Bar Harbor, set
amid Maineâ€™s dramatic coast. Surrounded by Acadia National Park, this quaint fishing village on Mount Desert Island was a fashionable resort in the late 1800s and the summer home of influential families, including the Astors and Rockefellers.
Tour Acadia National Park to discover the Wild Gardens of Acadia, showcasing over 300 native plant species. Also visit the Abbe Museumâ€™s collections chronicling Maineâ€™s 10,000 years of Native American culture and history. (B, L, D) </p>
<p> <strong>Wednesday, May 26</strong>  HALIFAX, Nova Scotia, CANADA Arrive in Halifax, a vital port city with impressive cultural and historic delights. See the sandstone Province House, St. Paulâ€™s Church, the oldest building in the city, the Citadel National Historic Site and the Public Gardens. Spend the afternoon at leisure to explore Halifaxâ€™s vibrant attractions such as Historic Properties, which mixes Canadaâ€™s oldest surviving warehouses with charming boutiques and restaurants.
(B, L, D) </p>
<p> <strong>Thursday, May 27</strong>  LOUISBOURG Call at Louisbourg, home to the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site, Canadaâ€™s largest historic park. Often called the <strong>Williamsburg of Canada</strong>, the French defended this fortified settlement many times against the British from 1713 until 1758, when they were finally defeated. Today it is a living museum that re-creates 18th-century life through costumes and reconstruction. Visitors are transported back to 1744 thanks to the partial rebuilding of the settlement, including the ramparts, Kingâ€™s Bastion, homes, businesses, and streets. Actors play the roles of 18th-century inhabitants, including bakers, soldiers, musicians, and royalty. (B, L, D) </p>
<p> <strong>Friday, May 28</strong>  ARGENT IA | PLACENT IA | ST. MARY â€™S ECOLOGICAL RESERVE, Newfoundland Overlooking a bay on the Avalon Peninsula, Argentia is one of Newfoundlandâ€™s finest harbors. From here, there will be a choice of excursions. Explore Placentia, a picturesque town that was once the French capital of Newfoundland,
with its Castle Hill National Site, the remains of 17th- and 18th-century French and British Fortifications, the Oâ€™Reilly House Museum, and other buildings. Or,
travel to St. Maryâ€™s Ecological Reserve, one of the largest bird sanctuaries in
North America, and nesting place for over 70,000 kittiwakes, razorbills, and other
birds. (B, L, D) </p>
<p> <strong>Saturday, May 29 </strong> ST. JOHNâ€™S, Newfoundland | DISEMBARK |
FLY TO USA (B)</p>

<p>Program Inclusions</p>
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<ul><li> 13-night cruise aboard the all-suite,100-guest Clelia II
</li><li> Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship
</li><li> All meals aboard ship, including house wine, beer, and soft drinks with lunch and dinner
</li><li> Open bar aboard ship throughout
the cruise
</li><li> Complete program of excursions
</li><li> Educational program of lectures and discussions by accompanying guest lecturers
</li><li> Recitals by accompanying performers
</li><li> Travel Dynamics International tour staff
</li><li> Transfer from the ship to the airport in St. John&acute;s on the designated program departure date
</li><li> Port and embarkation taxes
</li><li> Gratuities to porters, guides, and drivers
</li></ul>
<p>NOT INCLUDED: Airfare; visa and passport fees; luggage and trip cancellation insurance; meals, soft drinks, and alcoholic beverages other than those specified above; personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, faxes, and e-mail service; and gratuities to shipboard personnel</p>

<p>If your birthday or that of your traveling companion falls within the dates of this trip, our tour operator, Travel Dynamics International, will extend a celebratory 50% off from one person&acute;s listed cruise and land rates.  Please note that this offer cannot be combined with any other offers.</p>

<h3>Clelia II, elegance in small-ship cruising</h3>

<p>More like a private yacht than a cruise ship, Clelia II accommodates only 100
guests in 50 suites. </p>
<p>Clelia IIâ€™s limited guest capacity, fine facilities, and distinctive style of operation attract like-minded travelers who return again and again to enjoy its custom-crafted itineraries and a style of cruising that is rarely found today.
</p>
<p>More than just a cruise, each voyage provides a comprehensive experience that reveals the singular aspects of the destinations. Aboard, a sense of community and a spirit of camaraderie prevail. All of Clelia IIâ€™s suites face outside, providing
views of the sea and landscape. Several have a private balcony. </p>
<p>There are expansive open deck areas and attractive lounges and other facilities, including a gym, spa, library, beauty salon, two lounges, a sun deck with Jacuzzi, and an outdoor cafe. An elegant restaurant accommodates all guests in an open, unassigned seating. The cuisine is outstanding, and the overall service is efficient and friendly while unobtrusive. </p>
<p>An elevator serves all decks. A resident physician attends a well-equipped infirmary. Served by 65 seasoned officers and crew, Clelia II complies with the latest international safety regulations, including those of the U.S. Coast Guard,
meets the requirements of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/U.S. Department of Health &amp; Human Services, and is outfitted with the most current navigational and communications technology.</p>

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Please Contact<br />
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Williamsburg Travel American Express<br />
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With an unmatched sense of style, elegance and grace, The Yachts of Seabourn welcome you to travel beyond the bounds of the imagination.

Aboard Seabourn, every desire is met promptly and with a welcoming smile. Whether it'Â­s a warm blanket and a cup of gourmet hot chocolate as you drift along the Fjords in Norway or [...]]]></description>
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<p>With an unmatched sense of style, elegance and grace, The Yachts of Seabourn welcome you to travel beyond the bounds of the imagination.
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Aboard Seabourn, every desire is met promptly and with a welcoming smile. Whether it'Â­s a warm blanket and a cup of gourmet hot chocolate as you drift along the Fjords in Norway or a relaxing neck massage poolside, you'll feel that you're a member of a very exclusive club.
</p><p>
From the Mediterranean to the Greek Isles, there's never been a better time to go yachting in Europe. Now at the most attractive fares youâ€™ve ever seen from Seabourn...up to 60% off. Enjoy savings on all four Seabourn yachts, including Seabourn Odyssey, the world's most exciting new yacht.
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<p><b>On Seabourn</b><br />
Come and join Terry Brennan, President of Williamsburg-American Express, on
a special sailing on the all suite Seabourn  Spirit, sailing round trip from St
Thomas December 2 &#8211; 9, 2009.</p>
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<p>In addition to an American Express Cocktail Reception, there will also be an
Intimate Shoreside Experience, only for this group!</p>
<p></p>
<p>Cruise the beautiful waters of the Caribbean, visiting Deshaies, Antigua, St.
Barts, St. Martin and Prickly Pear Island. Live your dream on board ship as your
every whim is indulged by the staff, nearly one staff member per guest.
<p></p>
Enjoy the open bar, the in-suite bar and refrigerator stocked with your preferred beverages,
and the numerous dining options, all included in your cruise price, with no tipping
required or expected. It is luxury at its finest!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>The Seabourn Suite, Category A, your wonderful accommodations, is priced at
the remarkably low rate of $1951.45 per person!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Don&#8217;t Delay! Call and reserve your Suite today!</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Step aboard any one of our yachts
Seabourn Pride, Seabourn Spirit, Seabourn Legend or the new Seabourn Odyssey
and you'll enjoy a sophisticated and luxurious journey like no other.





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<th>Date</th>
<th>Days</th>
<th>Locations</th>
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<th>Jul 25, 2010</th>
<td>12 Days</td>
<td>Scandinavia &amp; Russia Sail &amp; Stay
Round-trip Copenhagen, Denmark</td>
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<th>Jul 27, 2010</th>
<td>26 Days</td>
<td>Grand Voyage Copenhagen
Round-trip Copenhagen, Denmark</td>
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<th>Aug 8, 2010</th>
<td>14 Days</td>
<td>Norwegian Fjords &amp; Scotland
Round-trip Copenhagen, Denmark</td>
</tr>
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<th>Aug 6, 2010</th>
<td>14 Days</td>
<td>Norwegian Fjords &amp; Scotland Sail &amp; Stay
Round-trip Copenhagen, Denmark</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Aug 8, 2010</th>
<td>26 Days</td>
<td>Grand Voyage Copenhagen
Round-trip Copenhagen, Denmark</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Aug 22, 2010</th>
<td>12 Days</td>
<td>Scandinavia &amp; Russia
Round-trip Copenhagen, Denmark</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Aug 22, 2010</th>
<td>12 Days</td>
<td>Scandinavia &amp; Russia Sail &amp; Stay
Round-trip Copenhagen, Denmark</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<th>Aug 22, 2010</th>
<td>24 Days</td>
<td>Grand Voyage Copenhagen
Round-trip Copenhagen, Denmark</td>
</tr>
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<th>Sep 3, 2010</th>
<td>12 Days</td>
<td>Scandinavia &amp; Russia
Round-trip Copenhagen, Denmark</td>
</tr>
</table>


Come and join Terry Brennan,Â   President of Williamsburg TravelÂ  American Express, on a special sailing on the  all suite A Seabourne Sprirt, sailing round trip from St  Thomas  December 2 â€“ 9,  2009.

In addition to an American Express  Cocktail Reception, there will also be an Intimate Shoreside Experience, only  for this group!  Caribbean, visiting  Deshaies, Antigua, St. Barts, St. Martin and Prickly.

Live your dream on  board ship as your every whim is indulged by the staff, nearly one staff member  per guest.Â  Â Enjoy the open bar, the in-suite bar and refrigerator stocked with  your preferred beverages, and the numerous dining options, all included in your  cruise price, with no tipping required or expected.Â  It is luxury at its  finest!

The Seabourn Suite, Category A, your  wonderful accommodations, is priced at the remarkably low rate of $1951.45 per  person!

 Call and reserve your  Suite today!
<p class="block">Prices are based on availability and can change without notice. Contact one of our <a href="http://cruiseandvacationexperts.com/form-vacation.php">Luxury cruise experts</a> and find the right Seabourn Luxury Cruise package for you.</p><p><a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save"><img src="http://cruiseandvacationexperts.com/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_171_16.png" width="171" height="16" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a> </p>]]></content:encoded>
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50% Savings &#8211; All Suites &#8211; 39 Worldwide Voyages
For a limited time, savvy travellers can take advantage of unprecedented booking incentives on diverse itineraries exploring virtually every nook and corner of the globe â€¦ from the Arctic to the Antarctic â€¦ from Australia to Zanzibar.
The ultra-luxury cruise company has expanded its popular Silver [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div><strong>All- inclusive luxury</p>
<p>50% Savings &#8211; All Suites &#8211; 39 Worldwide Voyages</strong></div>
<p>For a limited time, savvy travellers can take advantage of unprecedented booking incentives on diverse itineraries exploring virtually every nook and corner of the globe â€¦ from the Arctic to the Antarctic â€¦ from Australia to Zanzibar.</p>
<p>The ultra-luxury cruise company has expanded its popular Silver Sailing programme to itineraries that encompass all seven continents &#8212; and also boosted the savings available on many of these voyages to 50%, with 39 worldwide voyages offering 50% savings in all suite categories.</p>
<p>Plus, an array of Silver Sailing voyages offer additional perks such as free or reduced air programmes â€¦ and US$1,000 Onboard Spending Credits.</p>
<p>Silversea announces 50% <em>savings</em> on all suite categories for 39 worldwide<br />
itineraries, including the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska, the Caribbean,<br />
South America, Africa, Australia and Transatlantic voyages.</p>
<p>50% Savings are also available on all suite/stateroom categories for select Silversea Expeditions to the Arctic and Antarctica.</p>
<p>This special 50% Savings opportunity may even be combined, where applicable, with Silversea&#8217;s FREE &amp; specially priced air and $1,000 <em>on-board spending credit</em> offers.</p>
<p><strong>Silversea Distinctions</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Intimate, elegant ships &#8211; extraordinary space per guest ratio</li>
<li>Superlative service &#8211; crew to guest ratio of nearly 1 to 1</li>
<li>All ocean-view accommodation &#8211; including spacious suites with private verandas</li>
<li>Butler service in premium suites</li>
<li>Open-seating restaurants &#8211; no assigned dining time, no assigned table</li>
<li>Gourmet menus by Relais &amp; ChÃ¢teaux &#8211; Silversea&#8217;s Preferred Culinary Partner</li>
<li>Enrichment hosts and sophisticated entertainment</li>
</ol>
<p><strong>All-Inclusive Amenities</strong></p>
<ol>
<li>Fares include all onboard gratuities</li>
<li>Complimentary beverages served throughout the ship &#8211; including fine wines, champagnes, spirits, bottled water and soft drinks</li>
<li>Complimentary 24-hour room service</li>
<li>Complimentary shoreside events (select voyages)</li>
<li>Complimentary guided expeditions (Prince Albert II)</li>
<li>Complimentary transportation into town in most ports of call</li>
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Venice to Barcelona
June 14th, 2009 14 days
Sail on a memorable 14-day combo cruise and tour the picturesque cities of Sorrento, Barcelona, Dubrovnik and Rome. Plus, you will enjoy savings of up to $1,500 per person ($3,000 per couple), all part of our Europe 15 Year Award-Winning Celebration!
Athens to Rome
May 31st, 2009 7 days
You can sail [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>Venice to Barcelona</strong><br />
June 14th, 2009 14 days<br />
Sail on a memorable 14-day combo cruise and tour the picturesque cities of Sorrento, Barcelona, Dubrovnik and Rome. Plus, you will enjoy savings of up to $1,500 per person ($3,000 per couple), all part of our Europe 15 Year Award-Winning Celebration!</p>
<p><strong>Athens to Rome</strong><br />
May 31st, 2009 7 days<br />
You can sail on a historic Mediterranean cruise next summer and enjoy new low fares from just $2,995 or receive a savings of up to $1,010 per stateroom. This is a perfect opportunity to receive tremendous value on a luxury European vacation.</p>
<p>Book any 2009 Europe, Trans-Atlantic and Crystal Symphony Asia cruise by March 31, 2009 and save 20% on most 2010 voyages. Take advantage of great fares on 2009 and guarantee 2010 savings today!</p>
<h3 style="clear:both;text-align:center">China &amp; Japan:</h3>
<p>Enjoy an inclusive three-night pre- or post-cruise Extended Land Program on voyages 9207 and 9208 in Beijing with visits to some of Asiaâ€™s most legendary sights.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Enjoy a fascinating rickshaw tour of the historic Hutong districts and savor a spectacular dinner and performance at the Great Hall of the People.</p>
<p>Explore the Great Wall â€“ 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 Chinaâ€™s scientific and technological achievements.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Also enjoy new fitness equipment including spin bikes and Kinesisâ„¢ machines. For fashion enthusiasts, marvel at the Fashion &amp; Style Theme Cruise including fashion shows, themed diners and cocktails parties, plus movies and documentaries celebrating the exciting world of fashion.</p>
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<h3 style="clear:both;text-align:center">South East Asia:</h3>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Tour the bustling, dynamic streets Ho Chi Minh City that include street markets, shops, cafes and delight in the richness of its culture.</p>
<p>Marvel at the gleaming temples and savor the delicious Thai cuisine in Bangkok with an overnight stay that allows you to explore the cityâ€™s nightlife.</p>
<p>Venture through the modern city of Singapore that glistens with wealth and celebrate the exotic beauty of the cityâ€™s old mosques and temples.</p>
<p>On board your six-star ship, golf enthusiasts will treasure our Golf Theme Cruise (V9209) featuring the instruction of golf teaching professionals.</p>
<p>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.</p>
<p>Experience the simple luxury and award-winning service of the Worldâ€™s Best. Call us for details!</p>
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