Trafalgar: Unforgettable Escorted Tours
September 4, 2010 by admin
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Introducing New Europe Travel Highlights!
Published on 09/04/2010
Trafalgar is now offering even more amazing Europe travel experiences than ever before! From charming countryside to scenic cityscapes, exquisite meals to historical monuments, you can enjoy the best of Europe on an unforgettable escorted tour.
With new Autumn, Winter, and Spring tours and highlights just released by Trafalgar, you’ll experience Europe during some of the most beautiful seasons of the year. Travel through Prague, Vienna, and Budapest in gorgeous cool weather, see the world-renowned sights of London and Paris with fewer crowds, and discover the local specialties and wonders of Spain all at great values! And, as an America’s Vacation Center / Avoya Travel guest, your expert Tour Director will guide you every step of the way for an incredible Europe vacation.
New Tour! Prague, Vienna, & Budapest
Be one of the first to experience Trafalgar’s 11-day Prague, Vienna, & Budapest tour, where you’ll spend three nights in each of these amazing European cities, allowing you plenty of time to explore at your leisure. Begin your adventure in the Golden City of Prague, known for its brilliant golden spires, ancient Prague Castle, medieval Astronomical Clock of Old Town Square, and more. After you discover some of the magnificent castles on the outskirts of Dresden, you’ll taste authentic cuisine from local families during the ‘Be My Guest’ dinner. Later, cross the border into Vienna for a guided sightseeing tour through the oldest part of the city to visit the Opera House, St. Stephens Cathedral, the Parliament Buildings, neighborhood Viennese coffee houses, and beyond. Your Trafalgar tour will end in Budapest, where you can visit the Great Synagogue, indulge in spa treatments at one of the world famous Turkish baths, and complete your amazing Europe tour with a special ‘Farewell Dinner’ at a local Budapest restaurant.
Sightseeing through London and Paris
On the 9-day London and Paris tour you’ll see some of the world’s most famous sites, and with fewer crowds for Autumn, Winter, and Spring itineraries! In London, you’ll take a sightseeing tour to visit Big Ben, Westminister Abbey, Buckingham Palace, and beyond. Want to explore London on your own? During your leisure time, you can stroll through Hyde Park or socialize with locals over a pint at one of the English pubs. Next, travel to Paris, where you’ll visit the city’s major landmarks including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, the Luxembourg Gardens, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Also, with the help of your Tour Director, you can arrange trips to the extravagant Palace of Versailles or the Louvre Museum, or book some of the best seats for cabaret shows including the famous French Can Can. With all this and authentic French cuisine bistros, elegant fashion-forward boutiques, and beyond, you can explore everything London and Paris has to offer with Trafalgar!
Discovering Spanish Wonder
Spain is filled with an array of fascinating marvels, and on Trafalgar’s 10-day Spanish Wonder tour, you can discover it all! In the exciting city of Madrid, you’ll take a sightseeing tour through the Plaza de España, the magnificent Plaza Mayor, and more. Next, travel to Cordoba to see the famed Mosque of the Caliphs where legendary Don Quixote was dubbed knight, and later stop by Seville for a delicious ‘Be My Guest’ meal at an authentic local bodega restaurant. In Granada, you’ll have the opportunity to visit the exotic water gardens of the Alhambra Palace and later, the orange groves and thrilling Bull Ring of Valencia. Your tour concludes in Barcelona, where you’ll see Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia, the Gothic Quarter, and more. With so many fascinating sights, discover all of Spain’s wonders with Trafalgar tours.
With exciting Europe travel tours for this Autumn, Winter, and Spring, now’s your chance to visit some of Europe’s most beautiful cities and landmarks. For an unforgettable vacation with Trafalgar, contact your America’s Vacation Center / Avoya Travel Personal Vacation Planner today!
For more information, call 800-308-3077 and mention Discount Code 9094# to speak with Capt Bob Foster your AVC Personal Vacation Planner today!
Capt Bob
Italy Cruise Deals & More…Viva Italia!
August 24, 2010 by admin
Filed under Cruises, Travel Ideas
Published on 08/24/10
Travelers can enjoy amazing Italy Cruise Deals:
By traveling to Italy and the Mediterranean off-season, you’ll find fewer crowds, fewer lines, and lots of value as you visit this beautiful gem of Europe!
Have you ever dreamed of seeing the Leaning Tower of Pisa, tasting real Italian pizza in Naples, or taking a gondola ride through the canals of Venice – with fewer crowds? On 7-night Europe cruises to Italy and beyond, you can travel Europe ‘off-season’ (when the peak Summer travel months have passed), and enjoy incredible ports-of-call along the stunning Mediterranean Sea.
Stylish Sailings to Italy with Celebrity Cruises
One of the finest ways to explore the beauty of Italy is on 7-night Europe sailings with Celebrity Cruises. Depart from Barcelona to visit enchanting Italian ports-of-call such as Genoa, Pisa, Rome, and Naples. On board, you’ll have a taste of ‘la bella vita’ with an array of international fare including a splash of Italy in the Tuscan Grille, a vibrant restaurant that offers prosciutto, spaghetti Bolognese, quintessential Italian wines, and more on board Celebrity Cruises’ Solstice-class ships. Also, with the ‘Celebrity Life’ onboard program, you can take an enriching Language Learning with Rosetta Stone class to pick up on new words and phrases you can use during your Italy cruise!
- America’s Vacation Center / Avoya Travel guests can receive a free coupon book to use during off-season Europe sailings with Celebrity Cruises.
Discover the Glories of the Mediterranean with Crystal Cruises
During 7-night luxury Crystal Cruises to the Mediterranean, you’ll see the splendors of Europe unfold – whether at sea or while visiting one of the many ports-of-call. From the famous coasts of St. Tropez to the stunning villages of Santorini and beyond, you can see it all from the comfort and privacy of your own veranda stateroom or suite. Enjoy the cooler climates of the Mediterranean during the off-season months as you take a stroll on the 360-degree Promenade deck that surrounds your ship. Also, with the only Feng Shui-inspired spa at sea, traditional Afternoon Tea service, and gourmet dining prepared by a European-trained staff, you’ll relish every day of your Mediterranean vacation with Crystal Cruises.
- Travel to Europe in luxury with outstanding values from Crystal Cruises such as free air, shipboard credit, and 2 for 1 fares. Plus, you can also save up to $200 on 2010 cruises!
Everlasting Italy Cruise Memories with Royal Caribbean
On 7-night Royal Caribbean sailings to the Mediterranean, you’ll have many opportunities to explore this charming and beautiful region of Europe. During your Mediterranean cruise vacation, you can visit the Spanish Steps in Rome, see the Parthenon in Athens, marvel at La Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, and more all while sailing onboard Royal Caribbean’s innovative ships. Also, Royal Caribbean recently announced that all ships sailing to Europe will offer the Late Departure Program, where you’ll have the option to stay onboard up to 90 minutes prior to the next sailing’s departure for a small fee. If you’re not quite ready to get on your flight and leave Europe’s breathtaking Mediterranean Sea, you can lounge by the pool, enjoy lunch in the Windjammer Café, unwind with invigorating spa treatments, and more!
- For great savings and exclusive pricing for your Mediterranean cruise with Royal Caribbean, book now!
From Italy and beyond, the Mediterranean is one of Europe’s most treasured regions that is perfect for a cruise vacation. To sail through this wonderful part of the world ‘off-season’ during an Italy cruise, contact your America’s Vacation Center / Avoya Travel Personal Vacation Planner today!
For more information, call 800-308-3077 and mention Discount Code 9094# to speak with an AVC Personal Vacation Planner Robert Foster today!
Family Cruise Vacation Season!
June 18, 2010 by admin
Filed under Cruises, Travel Ideas
Is a family cruise in your vacation plans this summer?
This might be the time to make it happen! A cruise is a good concept for extended-family getaways because there is something for everyone aboard a cruise ship. Plus, there’s is a cruise line for nearly every budget. With all-inclusive pricing, “Kid sail Free” promotions, two for one cruise fares or two for one airfare offers, the cruise lines are vying for your vacation dollar and appealing to you to come aboard and spend your vacation on one of their beautiful ships.
Families with children (ages 2 to 17) should know that most cruise lines have organized kid clubs with trained staff to mentor and entertain your children while you enjoy your cruise vacation. What the cruise does is take the children by age and pair them in groups, example a 10 year would not be placed into a group of 16 year olds or placed in with 5 year olds. Your children will feel special, the cruise staff delivers, to each child their very own ships news letter delivered, each morning, to your room for the plan activities for that day plus they get a choice of eating their meals with their group or have planned meals with the family. Parents can rest assured their children are being safeguarded and supervised, each child is checked in or out by the parent or parents that signed them for security reasons, Photo ID required.
Royal Caribbean Cruise lines just signed an agreement with DreamWorks to add their characters to their 
cruises to compete with Disney Cruises and this all happens starting later this year. Royal Caribbean Guests will be surprised with DreamWorks-themed activities throughout their cruise vacation, featuring characters year-round from some of DreamWorks most popular feature films; Shrek®, Madagascar®, Kung Fu Panda® and more.
Photo Opportunities
It’s not every day that you go on vacation and get your picture taken with Shrek. Or even kiss the hand of a Princess who’s an Ogre who’s a Princess… But this isn’t just any vacation. It’s the DreamWorks Experience onboard Royal Caribbean! Your chance to meet Shrek, Fiona, Po (Kung Fu Panda) and more of the lovable and popular DreamWorks characters live and in person! Be sure to get your photo taken with your favorites so you can show off to your friends and family. Otherwise, they might have a hard time believing it could all be true!
Character Parades
Who doesn’t love a parade! But a parade with all your friends from the DreamWorks movies is certain to be unlike
any parade you’ve ever seen before. Get ready to be astonished, amazed and doubled-over with laughter as Shrek and friends participate in Royal Caribbean parades. You won’t want to miss a single moment of the antics that are sure to steal the scene.
For more information please call at 360-687-9579 or visit my travel website at www.TravelSmartbyKandB.com.
The Wonderful World Of Disney
October 7, 2009 by admin
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The Wonderful World of Disney
If you ask your child what theme park they would like to visit they will likely answer overwhelmingly Disneyland. Disneyland is the number one theme park in the world and is promoted to entertain the child in all 
of us. It all started with a little mouse named MICKEY.
Walt Disney first conceived of his world renowned parks in the early 1950’s. He started building his dream in Anaheim, California and now his vision stretches around the world with parks in Orlando, Florida, Paris, France and Hong Kong. Each park adds to Disney’s vision of the Magic Kingdom while keeping to the basic premise of his dream to delight and entertain the hearts and minds of young and old alike.
With Disney’s acquisition of Pixar Animations Studios in May 2006 has only added to the Disney’s proven entertainment power. Pixar produces family animation films in the same fashion that Walt Disney first envisioned, family films that not only entertain but allows the child to come out in all of us. Keeping in the same approach as Disney’s Snow White, Cinderella, Peter Pan and Pinocchio, Pixar Studios has produced Toy Story; It’s a Bugs Life, Monsters, Inc, Finding Nemo, Cars and The Incredibles. These film themes and characters are now featured attractions in all of Disneys parks. Disney is always finding new ways to appeal to the next generation of park goers plus providing wholesome family fun and entertainment for the whole family.
I would recommend a Disney vacation anytime of the year. You do not necessarily need to stay at a Disney Resort Hotel to enjoy the experience. Disney has partnered with major hotels usually within walking distance of the parks plus Disney offers free shuttle service to and from your Disney partnered hotel. Also, keep an eye out for Disney sponsored Airline. The sponsored Airline generally offers great deals to Disneyland and Disney World. Remember to always check for park hours during the winter and summer months and plan ahead to get the best value for your vacation dollars. It really is a Magical Kingdom.
Destination-Europe
September 23, 2009 by admin
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Vacation in Europe
This maybe the best time to plan that long awaited European vacation. With the U.S. economy in such turmoil, tourism worldwide is down. What this means to you is more value and competition for your travel dollar. A wise and frugal travel shopper will not have to look too hard to find plenty of travel incentives, so don’t put your passports away just yet.
Pick your destination and start looking for the discounts. Doing a little research beforehand can save you hundreds of your travel dollars.
Airlines are looking for every travel dollar they can find. Currently, they are heavily discounting their seats just to generate revenue which means great savings for you. So shopping can really pay off. Don’t leave out the idea of business or first class seats. For long flights it is well worth the extra leg room and the service. Use your travel miles to upgrade from coach. Some airlines even sell first class and business seats at a discount to their frequent flyer card holders and coach ticket holders at the gate or at check in.
Some of the best buys are organized land tours. The value comes when you pay for your vacation in U.S. Dollars and not Euro’s. Most of the European operators have offices in the United States or are on the internet. Always remember to ask for their special incentive deals. Most of the time tour operators will discount their vacations packages for those last minute shoppers. Don’t feel left out if you’re not a last minute type, booking and paying for your vacation in advance most of the times will rate you a substantial discounts. 
Cruise lines that operated in Europe are also heavily discounting their staterooms. This year most of the major cruise lines introduced more new ships than in past fifteen years and their staterooms are going unfilled due to over capacity. Most cruise lines are offer a variety of incentives to beckon the wise traveler to their cruises like offing children under the age of 17 free travel, free airfare to European gateways from the United States plus lower deposits, when you make your reservation, to on board credits just to name a few.
Check with your travel agent to make sure you are getting the best price for your vacation dollars. Your travel agent can take the entire headache out of planning your European Vacation plus they will get you the best deals.
Have a great Vacation.
Capt Bob
China Vacation
August 11, 2009 by admin
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Mysteries of the Far East
If the Far East is in your vacation plans you should consider an organized tour to China. Whether you choose a land package, a Yanchee River Cruise, or combination of both, you will find yourself steeped in a land of beauty, enchantment and history.
An organized tour will give you the most value for your vacation dollar plus they offer you a wide variety of must see points of interest while visiting China. Organized tours to China offer a wide variety of once in a life time opportunities to see China from the old to the new.
If your interest is history, China offers The Great Wall, The Terra Cotta Warriors of Xian, Chinese Art and Science to the Chinese Dynasties.
If your appeal is in culture, China offers a world of diverse religions, people to geopolitical ideas. Whatever your interest, China has something of interest for everyone.
When you take an organized tour or cruise you will find that your guides live and work in the area your visiting and all speak fluent English. Your guide is an expert in their part of China’s history. Most tours normally offer 4 or 5 diamond hotel accommodations plus all or most of your meals but this may vary by the tour operator. Please check with your Travel Agent for details, cost and length of tours.
The majority of U.S. air carriers offer non-stop flights from most major U.S. cities to Beijing or Shanghai. Most operate on daily to weekly schedules depending on the season.
Your travel agent will have schedules of dates and times that will match your time table.
A Chinese Visa with a valid Passport is required to enter China. Your travel agent or tour operator will have all this information available for you. Please visit my travel site for a list of China tour operators and schedules under Spring Tours International or Collette Vacations.
Capt Bob
Hawaiian Vacation
June 5, 2009 by admin
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THE ISLANDS OF OAHU-KAUAI-MAUI-MOLOKAI-LANAI-HAWAII
The Hawaiian Islands have long been the vacation of choice for people of all ages from all over the world. Just saying or hearing the word Hawaii and it immediately invokes images of long white beaches, pineapples, volcano’s, luau’s on the beach, Hawaiian dancers, flowered lei’s and Pele the Goddess of Fire.
Each of these six Islands, no matter which one you plan to visit, offers its own unique blend of tropical paradise and each island will capture its guest for a life time. Even the Hawaiian language captures the sprite and imagination of its guests. The language of the islands makes you feel warm and welcome and its poetic lure will beckons you to return. Aloha, in Hawaiian means hello or goodbye and is known the world over, which shows its influence of the Islands on the rest of world.
Once you set foot on the islands, you will find the people of Hawaii are warm, friendly and inviting. They will welcome you with open arms and a broad smile with the aim of making your stay a memorable one. Whether you choose to stay in a fashionable resort or a little grass shack on the beach all your dreams of paradise will come true!
Mahalo
Vacation To Paradise
June 5, 2009 by admin
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Welcome to Paradise
Paradise is defined by the eye of the beholder. Vacations to Paradise could be anywhere from your own backyard or on an exotic south sea island. The lure of the islands in the South Pacific is a beckoning call for many.
Fiji, Tahiti, Bali, Samoa, Tonga and the Cook’s, just to name a few, all offer some of the most beautiful breath taking and romantic scenery you will ever experience. Imagine walking on unspoiled sandy white beaches, swimming in deep aqua blue ocean water, snorkeling in coral bays, or lying in your hammock under swaying palms trees. Most of all, they, offer a place to get away from it all. Getting to the south Pacific Islands is easy - either by air or for those with lots of time a cruise.
One of the most popular destinations is the Caribbean. The Caribbean is best experienced, for the first time, by taking a cruise. Why you may ask? A cruise offers you the chance to see more than one island. Cruise lines offer 3 different regional cruise schedules, Western, Southern and Eastern Caribbean. Each region offers a diversity of Islands to visit. The choices are many and no matter which region you choose you will forever be captured by the beauty of the islands and of the people who call the Caribbean their home. Once you arrive, you will find a slower pace of life and yet you will experience modern resorts, restaurants and transportation. You will experience a vacation of a life time. You can create your own Vacation to paradise by choosing one of hundreds exciting vacations packages offered on my web site from escorted land packages to cruises. If you can dream it we can plan it.
