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Caribbean Sailing - British Virgin
Islands |
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Tentative Dates: January
23-29, 2011 |
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What better way to get away from the winter weather than a
six-day trip to the British Virgin Islands.
Our
ship is a stunning 160' tri-masted tall ship that
combines the elegance of a classic windjammer experience with
modern conveniences and amenities. |
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Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam |
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Tentative Dates: February
4 - 19, 2011 |
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This tour encompasses the best of Southeast Asia - Thailand,
Cambodia and Vietnam. Discover golden Buddhas, ancient kingdoms,
inspiring temples, and lush landscapes. Experience the cultures
and traditions of this fascinating area of the world. |
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NY City - Westminster Dog Show |
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Tentative Dates: February
11-14, 2011 |
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2011 is the 135th Westminster Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show.
It is considered by many to be America's most prestigious
dog show. Take this opportunity to see the Westminster Dog Show
and visit New York City at the same time. See if you can pick
the winner! |
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Savannah and Golden Isles of GA |
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Tentative Dates: March
23-27, 2011 |
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Savannah is truly a unique city famous for its "pocket parks"
and squares. More than 800 of Old Savannah's 1,100 historic
buildings have been restored and is now the largest urban
National Historic Landmark District in the country. The flags
of five nations have flown over the Golden Isles and the remains
of an English fort, plantation ruins and Victorian homes
represent their diverse history. |
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Hawaii Cruise |
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Tentative Dates: March
26-Apr 2, 2011 |
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The best way to island-hop the Hawaiian islands is on our 7 day
cruise visiting Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii.
Each island is unique with its own distinct personality and
stunning sights to visit. Kilauea is one of the most
active volcanoes on earth. We may see the action from the ship
- a highlight of the cruise. |
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Charleston Home & Garden Tour |
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Tentative Dates: March
27-31, 2011 |
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Charleston, South Carolina is a city that still cherishes its
history. Beautifully restored antebellum homes, hidden
gardens and quaint churches are set upon the backdrop of
Charleston Harbor. We will take a peek into the lovely homes of
Charleston and see what it's like to live in homes dating from
the Revolutionary War and built by wealth merchants and sea
captains. |
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Israel and Jordan |
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Tentative Dates: April
4-16, 2011 |
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Experience the history and diversity of both Israel and Jordan.
Jerusalem is a city of enormous historical importance and a holy
city of great religious importance. The 2,000-year-old city of
Petra in Jordan, which the ancient Nabataeans carved out
of colorful sandstone cliffs, has recently been named one of the
"New Seven Wonders of the World," and is quite simply amazing. |
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London and Paris |
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Tentative Dates: April
10-16, 2011 |
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Spring finds both London and Paris alive with things to do.
Our trip will include 3 nights in London and 3 nights in Paris,
giving you ample time to explore these cities. Enjoy the famous
Euro Star train as our transportation between London and Paris. |
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Path of Presidents |
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Tentative Dates: April
23-May 1, 2011 |
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During this tour, we will explore the homes of three
presidents; Monticello, Ash Lawn-Highland and Mt. Vernon.
Skyline Drive, in the Shenandoah National Forest, provides
beautiful scenery and vistas as we travel to Washington DC where
we will enjoy an in-depth tour of the monuments and memorials on
the National Mall plus Pennsylvania Avenue - the grand boulevard
connecting the White House and Capitol Hill - to view the U.S.
Capitol and the Supreme Court. |
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Nashville to New Orleans via Natchez
Trace |
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Tentative Dates: May 8-13,
2011 |
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For a visit to a byway rich in history, we will travel from
Nashville to New Orleans via the Natchez Trace Parkway.
We will enjoy the Trace's rich wildlife and scenery and visit
towns along the way. From prehistoric American Indian mounds,
to antebellum homes, there are thousands of years of history
along the Natchez Trace. |
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Ireland - The Emerald Isle |
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Tentative Dates: May
11-21, 2011 |
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Ireland is a very popular destination and for good reason. The
landscape is breathtaking, the people charming, and English is
spoken by most. You'll learn about Ireland's history and
culture with visits to ancient monastic sites and
medieval castles. See breathtaking scenery from Connemara to
the Cliffs of Moher. The Cliffs of Moher are Ireland's top
natural scenic attraction as well as the beautiful Connemara
region. In Dublin you may immerse yourself in the vibrant
culture and history of the Irish capital. |
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New Orleans to Little Rock
& the Ozarks |
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Tentative Dates: May 16 -
21, 2011 |
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| Our tour begins in the
always-exciting New Orleans and ends in Little Rock. We will
drive along parts of the historic Natchez Trace Parkway, visit
the Ozark Mountains and tour the Clinton Presidential Library.
William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Park is the largest
presidential library and has a replica of the Oval Office. The
Arkansas State Capitol is modeled after the U.S. Capitol and has
been used in several movies. |
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Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Taos |
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Tentative Dates: May
30-June 4, 2011 |
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New Mexico is known as the "Land of Enchantment." Discover
Albuquerque's 300-year-old Old Town and visit the Indian Pueblo
Cultural Center. Santa Fe boasts of scenic beauty, long
history, cultural diversity, and extraordinary concentration of
arts, music and fine dining. From here we will explore the
surrounding areas including Taos and the well-preserved
Bandelier National Monument; an extensive complex of cliff
dwellings built by the Anasazi, ancestors of today's Pueblo
culture. |
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Albuquerque to Denver & Colorado
Rockies |
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Tentative Dates: June
5-11, 2011 |
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Discover Albuquerque's 300-year-old Old Town and visit the
Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Santa Fe is consistently
rated one of the world's top travel destinations for its scenic
beauty, long history, cultural diversity, and extraordinary
concentration of arts, music and fine dining. The Rocky Mountain
National Park showcases the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains,
with elevations ranging from 8,000 feet to 14,259 feet,
providing us with opportunities for countless breathtaking
experiences and adventures. |
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Denver to SLC - Rockies, Canyonlands
& Arches NP |
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Tentative Dates: June
13-19, 2011 |
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Come experience an opportunity to see a part of the U.S.
few will ever see. Some of the National Parks of Utah are so
remote that the only way to see them is to take a road trip. We
will meander our way through places that define the southwest's
beauty and diverse landscape. We'll visit places like Arches
National Park, Canyonlands National Park and the Colorado
National Monument. Our final destination is Salt Lake City. |
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Europe's Danube River Cruise |
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Tentative Dates: June
18-25, 2011 |
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During this 8-day river cruise journey, encounter the grand
cities and quaint villages along the celebrated Danube
River. Explore both sides of Hungary's capital - traditional
"Buda" and more cosmopolitan "Pest' - and from Fishermen's
Bastion, see how the river divides this fascinating city.
Experience Vienna's imperial architecture and gracious culture,
and tour riverside towns in Austria's Wachau Valley. And 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. |
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Kayaking the Green River, Utah |
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Tentative Dates: June
20-26, 2011 |
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This 5 day/4 night kayak trip is the perfect trip to escape to
the great outdoors. The Green River is the longest stretch of
undammed flat water in the Southwest. Journey down the river,
floating through one of the most scenic canyons on earth,
through white, yellow, brown and red canyon walls with hairpin
switchbacks accented by towering buttes and mesas rising 1,500
feet above the river. No experience is required. |
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Yellowstone and Grand Tetons National Parks |
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Tentative Dates: June
26-July 3, 2011 |
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| Yellowstone National Park
is one of this country's most beloved parks. Not only was it our
first National Park but its rich geological history is as active
today as it was when the Park was created in 1872 by President
Ulysses S. Grant. Nearby is the more recently established
Tetons National Park with its pristine lakes and jagged snow
capped mountains. Include a visit to Jackson Hole and you have
all the ingredients for a wonderful week. |
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| Grand
Canyon, Bryce & Zion National Parks |
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Tentative Dates: July
4-10, 2011 |
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Three national parks in one special trip. It is the uniqueness
of the rocks that caused Bryce Canyon to be designated as
a national park. These famous spires, called "hoodoos," are
formed when ice and rainwater wear away the weak limestone. The
north rim of the Grand Canyon is less crowded than the South Rim
but just as spectacular, offering a sense of looking across the
expanse of the canyon, rather than into its depths and providing
a magnificent view of the river below. Zion National Park is
famous for its multi-colored sheer cliffs and monolithic
sandstone walls. |
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Fjords of Norway |
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Tentative Dates: July
14-23, 2011 |
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Norway is majestic
fjords, waterfalls, and the land of the midnight sun. Our
tour of this beautiful country will take in the lively city of
Oslo, the medieval city of Bergen, and the natural beauty of the
landscape, carved so many years ago by glaciers cascading into
the sea. |
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Lake Tahoe and Yosemite National Park |
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Tentative Dates: July
15-21, 2011 |
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Lake Tahoe is the largest Alpine Lake in America. South Lake
Tahoe offers beautiful views of mountains covered with fir and
pine trees, deep blue water year-round, and a wealth of outdoor
activities. Yosemite Valley is only seven miles long and less
than a mile wide, but it ranks higher in scenery per square foot
than perhaps anywhere else in the world. Sequoia National Park
is nearby and is named for its groves of Sequoia trees, the
largest trees known. |
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San Francisco and Napa Valley |
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Tentative Dates: July
21-26, 2011 |
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| The charms of the City by
the Bay and the delights of California's wine country combine to
create a tour of the senses. Enjoy a taste (actually lots of
tastes) of the wines of the region and a visit to the Culinary
Institute of America. |
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San Francisco and the Pacific Coast
Highway |
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Tentative Dates: July
26-31, 2011 |
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The magnificent Golden Gate Bridge with fog rolling in from the
Pacific is a sight you will not soon forget. Then there are the
cable cars painted in their 1873 colors just waiting for you to
hop on and take an unforgettable ride. This trip
combines San Francisco with the beauty of the Pacific Coast
Highway and the famous 17-Mile Drive. We will visit the seaside
towns of Monterey, Carmel-by-the-Sea and Big Sur. Each area has
its own beauty and charm. This is an ideal trip for those
looking to see San Francisco but want to see more than just the
city. |
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South Africa Photo Safari |
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Tentative Dates: August
2-13, 2011 |
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South Africa is a land of breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural
heritage, abundant wildlife, golden beaches, excellent wineries,
dramatic coastline and national parks. Cape Town is
considered one of the most beautiful cities in the world set
between the mountains and the sea. Our trip to South Africa will
center around a safari to get a close up look at the abundant
wildlife. |
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The Grand Canyon and Sedona |
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Tentative Dates: August
2-8, 2011 |
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We begin in Las Vegas known as the "Entertainment Capital
of the World". Our journey will then take us to the Grand
Canyon. Grand Canyon National Park covers more than 1.2 million
acres of forests, streams, waterfalls, deserts, canyons, and
plateaus making this a truly unique destination. The canyon's
grandeur at sunrise and sunset are sure to make for memorable
highlights. Included in this wonderful trip will be a visit to
Sedona, AZ and the beauty of the spectacular red rocks.
Phoenix, Arizona's largest city, is our final destination. |
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| Phoenix
to Denver: Grand Canyon to the Rockies |
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Tentative Dates: August
9-15, 2011 |
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| Welcome to Sedona, Arizona!
This awe-inspiring corner of the world is considered sacred to
the Native Indians. Your first hint that you have arrived is a
solitary red rock formation jutting out of the landscape. As you
travel a bit further, the red rocks begin to multiply until you
are completely surrounded by their grace and beauty. The Grand
Canyon Railroad will take us in vintage rail cars to the Grand
Canyon. Our route to Denver provides a view into the
ever-changing landscape; the petrified forest, Canyon de Chelly,
Mesa Verde, Pagosa Springs, Garden of the Gods and Pikes Peak. |
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Denver to Washington, DC - Middle
America Tour |
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Tentative Dates: August
17-24, 2011 |
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Have you ever wanted to visit cities in middle America? We know
their names and we fly over them on our way to someplace
else but never stop to visit. Here�s a chance to do just that.
Begin in the mile-high city of Denver, stop in Kansas City,
continue to St. Louis and end in Washington DC. Along the way
we will get a glimpse of small town mid-west life, sample the
food and enjoy the sights. |
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| Nova
Scotia and Prince Edward Island, Canada |
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Tentative Dates: September 2-8,
2011 |
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| Come to
Canada and visit two different but equally beautiful Provinces -
Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island. Halifax's origins and rich
maritime history derive from its strategic location on one of
the world's great natural harbors. Cabot Trail is a breathtaking
coastal drive. Charlottetown, capital of Prince Edward
Island, is a quaint and pretty town, small enough to be able to
walk around. Prince Edward Island National Park has wildlife,
rich salt marshes and dramatic bluffs along the coast. One
of the best ways to experience Island life is to meander along
the various back roads and highways. |
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Mediterranean Cruise and Turkey |
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Tentative Dates: September
7-17, 2011 |
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| Picture teak-lined decks,
towering sails, and the turquoise waters of the Aegean Sea.
White-washed villages, ancient temples and marble columns
welcome you to the Greek Isles. With its long history at the
center of empires, Istanbul offers a wealth of historic and
religious places to take in. On this ship you're free to do as
you please and on your own schedule. There's no dress code.
Five-star dining is informal and casually elegant (leave the
formal gowns at home), complemented by a wide selection of fine
wines. |
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| Montreal
and Quebec City, Canada |
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Tentative Dates: September 10-16
, 2011 |
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| From the
cosmopolitan city of Montreal to the old European charm of
Quebec City, this trip to Canada will give you a wonderful
introduction to our neighbors up north. Montreal is the largest
French-speaking city after Paris, and provides an amazing
glimpse into the Old World of French North America. Quebec City
has 400 years of history, and is one of the most charming cities
in all of North America. The old portion of the city is
reminiscent of a European village complete with a beautiful
Chateau overlooking the St. Lawrence River. |
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| Vermont
and the Green Mountain Inn |
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Tentative Dates: September 18-23,
2011 |
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| We
will begin in Burlington and visit the surrounding sights. We�ll
change hotels and set up base camp for the next few days in the
4-star, award-winning Green Mountain Country Inn, located in
the heart of Stowe village. The Inn is on the National Register
of Historic Places. From Stowe we will enjoy daily tours of the
surrounding areas to visit typical Vermont sites including
covered bridges, a maple sugar farm, and a cider mill. Our time
in Vermont will also include a boat trip on Lake Champlain,
Shelburne Museum, a visit to Ben & Jerry�s and Cabot Cheese, and
even time to enjoy a hiking or biking opportunity. |
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| Upstate
New York and the Adirondacks |
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Tentative Dates: September 25-30,
2011 |
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| Beautiful scenery
and fall colors highlight this trip. The Adirondack Mountains
are the true wilderness of New York, protected by an enormous
state park that encompasses most of the upper third of the
state. These mountains are unique in the United States because
of the number of lakes (689) found in their midst. These lakes
are known for their panoramic views and secluded sand beaches. |
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Rome, Florence, and Venice |
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Tentative Dates: September
28 - October 8, 2011 |
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Rome, the Eternal City; Florence, birthplace of the Renaissance;
and Venice, the city of canals, surrounds you with
stunning art, fantastic ruins and ancient architecture. All
three cities have wonderful architecture: the Colosseum,
Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel and David; Uffizi Gallery and the
Duomo, St. Mark's Basilica and the Doge's Palace. A trip to the
Vatican and St. Peters Basicila is always a highlight of a visit
to Rome. |
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Williamsburg, VA at Christmas-time |
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Tentative Dates: December
1-4, 2011 |
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During the holiday season, Colonial Williamsburg doors and
windows are wreathed in arrangements fashioned with holly, pine,
apples, feathers, oranges and pineapples. Restored to
its 18th-century glory with interpreters in period dress living
its 18th-century lifestyle, Colonial Williamsburg is especially
beautiful at Christmas time. Visit restored buildings including
Virginia's colonial Capitol, the Governor's Palace, Raleigh
Tavern, Bruton Parish Church and scores of colonial homes and
shops. |
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Tournament of Roses Parade, CA |
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Tentative Dates: Dec. 28,
2011 - Jan. 2, 2012 |
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On January 1, 2012 spectators from around the world will
celebrate the New Year with the Rose Parade. The Rose Parade
will once again feature the beautiful pageantry and
tradition of magnificent floral floats, high-stepping
equestrians and spirited marching bands. What makes this parade
so special is that we will have the opportunity to participate
in float preparations and then watch the parade from premium
seats on New Year's Day. If you've ever wondered how this parade
becomes reality, this trip is for you. |
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