Viking River Cruises European River cruises to Paris, Budapest featuring a Danube river cruise through Europe.

Viking River Cruises, the world’s leading river cruise line, announced the introduction of a brand-new itinerary along the Danube River in Eastern Europe for 2012.

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Take a family European river cruise vacation on the Danube with Viking.

This river cruise encounters grand cities and quaint villages along the Danube River. You explore both sides of Hungary’s capital—traditional Buda and more cosmopolitan Pest and from Fishermen’s Bastion, watch the river divide this fascinating city.

Experience Vienna´s architecture and gracious culture, and tour riverside towns in Austria’s Wachau Valley.

In Germany, explore a baroque cathedral and stroll cobbled streets lined with half-timbered houses. Savor the tastes of authentic dishes, learn about local legends, and understand why Strauss immortalized the Blue Danube in his famous melody.

Day 1 Budapest
Arrive in Budapest, Hungary´s vibrant capital on the Danube River. Take a stroll beside the Danube or in the Vaci Utca, a pedestrian thoroughfare featuring shops and cafes.

Day 2 Budapest
You begin with a panoramic tour of the Pest side of the city. Journey along Andrassy Avenue and see the 19th and 20th century mansions, National Opera House, and Parliament Building.

Walk up the hill to Fishermen´s Bastion and Matthias Church; enjoy brilliant views. Return to your ship for lunch as we set sail through the scenic Danube Bend, past the castle of Visegrad and the basilica of Esztergom.

Day 3 Vienna
Arrive in Vienna just after breakfast for your half-day city tour. See some of Vienna’s architecture, then ride along the Ringstrasse with sights including the Opera House, Stadtpark and Hofburg Theater.

You then see St. Stephan´s Cathedral. Shop along the Kartnerstrasse or take an optional excursion to Schönbrunn Palace, home of Maria Theresa and summer residence of the Habsburgs. Dinner is served aboard and you may choose to complete your day in this City of Waltzes with an optional evening concert.

Day 4 Melk
After breakfast, sail through the Wachau Valley to the Benedictine abbey at Melk, and join a guided tour through this baroque architectural gem. See its elaborate frescoes and admire the library´s extensive collection of medieval manuscripts; enjoy the garden courtyard and the terrace’s Wachau Valley views.

Day 5 Passau
Enjoy midmorning in Passau, at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Your walk along the town´s narrow streets takes you through the Old Town and past traditional houses.

You see the Oberhaus Fortress and visit the St. Stephan´s Cathedral with its ornate interior. Inside, you are treated to a special concert played on the 17,000-pipe organ, considered Europe´s largest church organ.

Day 6 Regensburg
After breakfast, meet your guide dockside for a walking through the scenic town of Regensburg, one of Europe´s best-preserved medieval cities. See one of the largest of 13th and 14th century church spires, towers and patrician houses north of the Alps.

You also encounter the 12th century Old Stone Bridge, St. Peter´s Cathedral and a number of idyllic courtyards. Take time to stroll the streets, shop or visit Germany´s oldest restaurant, the Alte Wurstküche.

This afternoon, enjoy a casual scenic cruising along the Danube River or take an optional Danube Gorge excursion. Travel by road to Kelheim and board a ferryboat to the Danube Gorge´s dramatic scenery and spectacular 400 foot chalk cliffs.

Visit Weltenburg Abbey, renowned for the dark ale brewed here by monks since 1050, then rejoin your ship in Kelheim in time for dinner aboard.

Day 7 Main-Danube Canal & Nuremberg
This morning, you sail through a number of locks that comprise the Main-Danube Canal, an engineering marvel stretching 106 miles from Bamberg on the Main River to Kelheim on the Danube. Begun as Charlemagne´s dream in 793, it was completed in 1992 with 16 locks that raise the water level 1,332 feet.

Today it enables river travel from the North Sea to the Black Sea. Arrive during breakfast in Nuremberg, Bavaria´s second largest city.

Your tour features the former Nazi parade grounds and the Palace of Justice, historic home of the Nuremberg Trials. You have a brief stop at the Court House before returning to the Old Town area enclosed by ancient city walls.

Your tour ends with a walk from the imperial castle grounds past the Albrecht Dürer House on your way to the Main Market Square with its elaborate Gothic fountain. Lunch is served aboard, but you have the rest of the day to explore—or, join an optional World War II history tour visiting the Documentation Center Museum.

Day 8 Nuremberg
After breakfast, your family will disembark to the airport for your return flight. Or, extend your family journey in another country with 3 nights in Prague. You will stay close to Prague´s Old Town and get a tour of the Prague Castle.

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At sea and ashore, Crystal Cruises share your passion for discovery and creating itineraries that showcase the world and all its glory, from favorite must-see destinations to undiscovered gems of the world. Crystal creates a careful balance of onboard enrichment and shoreside adventures that creates a magnificent experience, one you are sure to treasure for a lifetime.

Crystal Cruises is designed to evoke a sense of astonishing wonder, from the surprising thoughtful touches your stewardess attends to in your stateroom to the authentic experiences you enjoy ashore.

Aboard the two highest-rated ships in the world, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, you will discover the hallmarks of Crystal... extraordinary service, abundant space, exceptional quality and incredible choices. This is the very essence of our company; this is the Crystal Difference.

For 2010, Princess is offering more of Europe's more unique itineraries and departures than ever before!

1. Ships grand and small sailing to the Mediterranean, Greek Isles & Holy Land; Scandinavia, Russia & Norway; and the British Isles, Iceland & Greenland
2. Five new 7-day Interlude cruises on small ship Ocean Princess with optional hotel packages
3. Princess signature 2-day Experiences in Europe available on five itineraries visiting Egypt, Israel or St. Petersburg, Russia
4. Returning favorites like the 12-day Grand Mediterranean, 10-day Scandinavia & Russia and 12-day British Isles cruises
5. Three cruise-tours providing an in-depth Europe land and sea vacation!

All prices are based on availability and can change without notice. Please be sure to ask about taxes, fuel charges and extras.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises offers voyages of exploration and discovery to more than 300 ports on 7 continents. These luxury small ships are designed for guests numbering in the hundreds rather than the thousands. The ambiance on board is personal, individual, accommodating and upscale but not uptight. All Regent Seven Seas small ships share certain distinctions in accommodations, service, dining and amenities that elevate them to the lofty vantage point of our enviable six stars.

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All prices can change without notice. Please contact Michelle Bettez at 843 681-7111 for information.

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PerryGolf offers golf and travel experiences to eleven of the world's most memorable destinations: Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales, Portugal, Spain, France, Italy, New Zealand, Australia and South Africa.

Completely customized itineraries are the Company's particular expertise providing the seamless arrangement of golf, accommodation and local transportation.

About PerryGolf

Founded in 1984 by a pair of Scottish brothers who were accomplished amateur golfers, PerryGolf has risen to become America´s leading provider of luxury international golf vacations.

The Company maintains a marketing and sales office in Atlanta GA with a sales and operational headquarters located in Helensburgh, Scotland.

PerryGolf is recognized and respected for providing unique and innovative golf travel experiences including privately chartered small-ship cruises, luxury train tours, helicopter tours and personalized land tours utilizing an exclusive fleet of nine custom-configured Mercedes-Benz VIP Golf Coaches. The business has evolved into two distinct products;

Customized Travel - completely personalized itineraries or a group of golfers who are typically close acquaintances. Non golfers will frequently join the group to enjoy local sights, history, resorts, etc while the golfers play. PerryGolf arranges the complete vacation including airfare, tee times, hotel accommodations, sightseeing and local transportation. Group size can vary from single traveler to more than 100.

Grand Touring - Unique, fixed-departure programs which are exclusive to PerryGolf and featuring cruise ship and luxury train charters for golf and sightseeing tours. These programs are generally enjoyed by couples who book in 2s, 4s and 8s. Examples include British Open by Sea, Royal Scotsman to the British Open. All of our current information is available on our website as is more detailed background information if required.

Scotland and Ireland remain the most popular destination, but the game's global popularity now offers spectacular courses all over the world while non golfers enjoy every manner of activity indigenous to the host country.

South Africa offers world class golf wonderfully combined with time in Cape Town, wine tasting and safaris.

Italy's Lake Como presents play in the morning and cooking classes in the afternoon.

An outstanding selection of golf is available throughout France including Normandy, Paris, Provence and Biarritz.

New Zealand and Australia are perfectly combined for some of the game's most highly regarded courses plus wine tasting and spectacular scenery.

Portugal and Spain are two of Europe's premier golf destinations to be enjoyed in the context of old world culture

Their fleet of nine, entirely reconfigured Mercedes-Benz motor Coaches represents the height of comfort and convenience for groups of eight in the British Isles. Each VIP Golf Coach provides individual leather seating, a complete entertainment electronics, panoramic views, generous storage space and the full-time services of a professional Concierge Driver. Moreover, a VIP Coach assures an equally ideal arrangement for groups with non golfers who will have it at their leisure for shopping and sightseeing while the golfers play.

PerryGolf also offers exclusive fixed-departure tours in the British Isles by private small-ship cruise and luxury train charters.

In 2007, just 36 guests will experience the resplendent Royal Scotsman luxury train as she tours the Scottish Highland before arriving at Carnoustie for attendance to the 136th British Open. The Company's annual charter of the 122-guest M/S Clipper Adventurer will sail the shorelines of Ireland and Scotland and also include attended the British Open.

American Express Platinum Card Member Benefits

Williamsburg Travel-American Express is pleased to offer the world of golf in partnership with PerryGolf -- international golf and travel's leading provider of luxury golf tours and the preferred golf supplier to Platinum Destinations.

We look forward to talking to you about your next golf vacation.
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Tourism in Ireland is packed full of programs for St Patrick´s promotions reaching 250 million potential visitors around. Publicity, advertising, traditional, online and social media promotions helped boost interest in holidaying in here. Our global ‘greening’ captured the imagination of potential visitors, trade partners and media across the world.

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 and because they are smaller and sleeker than larger cruise ships, they can sail to ports that others simply cannot reach.

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.

The unique offerings of Azamara Quest are beyond compare:

• Butler service is provided in every stateroom
• Shore excursions, are designed to let you become part of the fabric of life in each destination, instead of merely being an observer.
• An enrichment programs offer everything from culinary to photographic explorations.
• Two specialty restaurants provide the finest cuisine at sea.
• Live entertainment can be enjoyed nightly.
• And a level of service offered is unmatched.

Michael's ClubSoak 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.

Martini Bar 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.

Online@Celebrity Cruises 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.

AquaSpa by Elemis 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.

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European Christmas Tour from the Epic Explorer Collection Holiday shopping has never been more fun than it will be on this 7-day tour of Germany and Austria. Settle into an Innsbruck hotel for 6 nights and watch the snowcapped Alpine and Tyrolean scenery pass by as you travel to enchanting, traditional Christmas markets throughout the region. Enjoy dinner at a century-old restaurant in Salzburg. Shop for wood carvings in Oberammergau and stop to photograph King Ludwig II's magnificent castle.

You can visit Dublin, Kilkenny, Killarney, Limerick, the Cliffs of Moher and Galway. Experience everything from a jaunting car ride to a leisurely stroll on the picturesque Ring of Kerry trail, and from a tour of an Irish farmhouse to a stay in a real castle.

Uniworld River Cruises offer plenty of quality services with an unparalleled variety over 500 departures in 20 countries including Europe, China, Egypt, and Russia.

Uniworld is launching new ships in Europe, on the Rhine and Douro rivers, plus a completely refurbished ship on the Volga river in Russia. Learn about our exciting new itineraries and extensions for 2011.

• 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