Escorted Trips
Regent: Voyager - Apr 30-May 14, 2008
Bermuda's seven principal islands have been completely tamed. Its 21 square miles are almost suburban in character, with pastel-colored cottages fronted by manicured lawns. Bermuda's culture is exceptionally civilized -a direct influence of its English heritage. Cricket is the national game, the judges wear white wigs and tea is served every afternoon in this self-governing British colony. In the interest of maintaining the island's serenity, the maximum speed limit for motorized vehicles is 20 MPH. And because of its tiny size, rental cars are not allowed on Bermuda.
Seabourn: Eastern Mediterranean May 13-24, 2008
Seabourn has a very interesting itinerary with a combination of ancient and new sites. You begin with the old in Egypt and you can merely sample the sites to be found in close proximity to Cairo and Alexandria (not to be missed are the pyramids and sphinx, the Egyptian Museum of Antiquities, and the Grand Bazaar), or you can add a Nile cruise to your journey. The Seabourn cruise from Alexandria will take you to the old favorite Greek Islands of Santorini, Mykonos and Rhodes, and then some off the beaten track islands, the Peloponnesian Pennisula, and the awesome passage of the Corinth canal. One Seabourn officer recently told me that this Corinth Canal passage was one of his favorite travel experiences ever!
Holland America: Scandinavian & Russian Adventure - Jul 4 - 16, 2008
It is a wonderful itinerary, featuring two days in St. Petersburg, or you can choose one day in Moscow and one day in St. Petersburg. You can also have a day in Berlin, departing from Warnemunde, Germany. A special inclusive with this cruise is the Virtuoso Explorer Club, which features a complimentary excursion in Tallinn, Estonia, a cocktail party aboard the ship, and a Virtuoso Host couple traveling with you on the ship. Special shore excursions will be planned for this group, similar to the ones outlined in this information.
Regent: Paul Gauguin - Jul 5 - 16, 2008
Travel with Linda and Stephen Young, who are hosting a complimentary Virtuoso Voyager Club excursion in Moorea with lunch. Moorea is where South Pacific was filmed, and you will pass by some of the scenes from the film, enroute to an ancient archaeological dig and a Tahitian stone temple. Join us for eleven days of natural beauty, cultural experiences, fabulous snorkeling, or just total relaxation aboard the Paul Gauguin, which has been voted over and over the #1 favorite ship of discriminating cruisers.
Crystal: Italian Treasures Sep 12-14, 2008
We love Italy. We love the architecture and the feeling of antiquity it evokes; we love the smiling happy people as they work and as they play; we love Mama Mia's delicious food; we love the Chianti and the vin santo and the lemoncello; we love the incredible treasures of art to be found there—more than in all the rest of the world combined!!; we love the charming boutiques full of silks and leather and jewelry and all the other little things a woman finds adorable; we love the warmth of the sun shining on our faces; we love the narrow winding streets with surprises around every turn; we love the photo opps we constantly encounter; we love the multitude of ruins dating back to pre-historic times; we love the chance meeting and connection with an Italian stranger and the glimpse into his life. Most of all we love the romance of visiting Italy. Italy is entoxicating. Italy will draw you back over and over. Who could not love Italia?!