GRAND TOUR OF THE NILE AND TREASURES OF EGYPT
April 26th - May 4^th, 2008 -

2008 TRIP SOLD OUT

  BUT SPACE STILL AVAILABLE ON 2009 TRIP

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Including 3 nts. 5 star hotel in Cairo with visits to the Great Pyramids, Sphinx and Tomb of King Tut

Plus a 4 night - 5 star Nile River cruise visiting Luxor, the Valley of the Kings (with the newly unearthed mummy of King Tut),The Valley of the Queens and more!

WITH OPTIONAL 4 DAY TRIP EXTENSION TO ISRAEL, to enjoy

• The beaches of Elat
• The historical sights of Mount Masada
• The amazing experience of floating in the Dead Sea
• The incredible sights of the Holy city of Jerusalem and the vibrant capital city of Tel Aviv

AND TO ENJOY THE FESTIVITIES OF ISRAEL 60TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS

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SOUTH AFRICA SAFARI OF DELIGHTS
May 16-27, 2008 - SOLD OUT

With optional 3 day extension to Victoria Falls - One of the 7 modern Wonders of the World

Witness The Big 5 on Safari drives,

Visit 3 beautiful wineries.

A thrilling cable car excursion of the Cape of Good Hope & the top of Table Mountain and much more…

PLUS – AN OPTIONAL 3 DAY EXTENSION TO INCREDIBLE VICTORIA FALLS, ZAMBIA Click Here for more info...

SUMMER ADVENTURE WEEK IN ALASKA
JULY 4-11, 2008 - SOLD OUT

INCLUDING 4^TH OF JULY PRE TOUR HOLIDAY CELEBRATION IN SEATTLE

This Alaska tour is unlike any you have seen or may have taken in the past. 
Unlike most Alaska vacations which show you Alaska on a seven night cruise, on this vacation we will take you to see the beauty of Alaska in what we believe is a more exciting way to see all the brilliance of this incredible land.

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CRUISE OF TAHITI AND THE FRENCH POLYNESIA ISLANDS
NOV. 19-29, 2008  

Sailing on Princess Cruise Line’s Tahitian Princess., we will visit Tahiti for 2 full days, famed Bora Bora for 2 full days, the neighboring French Polynesian island of Raiatea for two full days, plus the islands of Moorea and Huahine for one day, plus a day to visit the fabulous Cook Islands

This cruise is a dream for beach lovers, outdoor activity lovers, water sports lovers of all kinds (great canoeing, kayaking and fabulous snorkeling are available ).  Shore excursion opportunities can be viewed at princess.com (click destinations, then click Tahiti, then click shore excursions and then selected the island you wish to view the list of excursions) Click Here for more info...

Costa Rica Fall Holiday Adventure
November 28th - December 7th, 2008 – 1 female desiring a roommate for last minute booking

Back by popular demand, our fall Costa Rica trip in 2007 sold out quickly and now we are pleased to announce the details for our return visit this year.

Our trip features a glorious tour offering visits to many exciting sights including Volcanoes, Rainforests, luxurious Hot Springs, scintillating Beaches and so much more.

Highlights once again this fall:

2 nights in the beautiful Monteverde Cloud Forest national park at the 4 star el Establo hotel, situated in the heart of the scenic park.

·          A tour of Monteverde cloud forest national park including the stunning Monteverde Hanging Bridges.

·           Return flight service on Delta, nonstop from Liberia airport, close to the location of our final 3 night stay of the trip at a fabulous beach front resort on Tamarindo beach.

Plus, New to the trip this fall – A visit to Palo Verde national park, where you will see Howler & White Faced Monkeys swinging in the trees and more. Click Here for more info...

NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY JOURNEY TO THAILAND, VIETNAM AND THE FAMED ANKUR WAT TEMPLE OF SIEM REAP CAMBODIA - Sold Out
Friday December 26^th 2008, - Friday January 9^th, 2009

Join us for a New Year’s getaway you will never forget. Enjoy 2 weeks of Asian treasures in 3 fascinating countries.

Spend 4 nights in lively Bangkok Thailand, including New Year’s Eve, in this home to one of the greatest New Year’s Eve celebrations in the world, plus fabulous temples and legendary nightlife.

Enjoy 3 nights in Chang Mai, the scintillating hub of Northern Thailand, where we will enjoy the unique experience of an elephant back safari, bamboo raft float excursion and a visit to the scenic wonders of Doi Suthep National Park

Next its on to Siem Reap, Cambodia, where you will be amazed by the famed Ankur Wat temples.

Lastly, we will spend 3 nights in lively Ho chi Minh (Saigon) Vietnam.

Enjoy sumptuous and scenic dinner cruises along the rivers in Bangkok and Saigon, plus tours of Bangkok’s famed floating market and the historic Bridge Over the River Kwai.

Cruise of South American Highlights - with optional excursion to Antarctica
Cruise dates February 2-14, 2009

Join us for a cruise of scenic treasures.

We will start in Santiago, Chile, home to the famed Concho y Toro Winery. Enjoy an optional one night pre cruise hotel stay at the 5 star Hyatt hotel in Santiago. Next, we will visitPuerto Mont – Chile’s scenic lakes district, where we will witness  soaring volcanoes, towering mountains and other dramatic scenery Then, its onto Punta Arenas, Chile – Gateway to Patagonia and Antarctica, (and our cruise will offer fabulous optional shore excursions to each)

Next, we will visit (Tierra del Fuego), Argentina, southernmost city in the world. Then, its onto Cape Horn, the mountainous tip of the South American continent. Next, we will visit the Falkland Islands (Stanley) a tiny British outpost where the absence of traffic lights, abundance of pubs and tremendous wildlife colonies, makes this a unique place. Then, its onto Montevideo Uruguay, A charming city made up of 19th century Beaux Arts buildings, parks, and historic monuments.

Lastly, we will visit Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Paris of the South, where you can visit the final resting place of Evita Peron. (with a full day of excursion opportunities before flying home). Click Here for more info...

If you love the great outdoors, love an active vacation and love the thought of spending your vacation in a tropical paradise, then this trip is for you.

We will enjoy 3 nights on famed Waikiki beach on the island of Oahu and 5 nts. on Ka’anapali beach on the island of Maui. Click Here for more info...

WINTER ESCAPE TO DUBAI
MARCH 14-22, 2009

Looking to escape the winter blues and visit an environment of sheet opulence, glorious beaches vibrant shopping and desert safaris.  This trip will be for you.  Join us for a week in the desert playground that is now the hip tourist haven of Dubai.  Enjoy accommodations at a 5 star hotel, included tours of nearby Abu Dhabi and the scenic east coast plus a thrilling desert safari with BBQ dinner and belly dancing show under the stars.

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LUXURY RIVER CRUISE OF HOLLAND, GERMANY AND LUXUMBERG
INCLUDING 3 NIGHTS POST CRUISE HOTEL IN PARIS
April 18-29, 2009

Enjoy the scenic sights of Holland during its most special season, the blooming of its famous tulip gardens.  See millions of colorful tulips in bloom.  Explore the canals and sights of Amsterdam, the scenic Rhine and Mosel rivers of Germany, the quaint wine country towns of German, posh villages of Luxembourg and the glorious castles of the region.

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GRAND TOUR OF THE NILE AND TREASURES OF EGYPT AND ISRAEL 
APRIL 24TH –MAY 4TH 2009

Join us for our 4th annual journey to witness some of mankind's oldest and most famous treasures. Join us for a journey to witness the secrets of the most awe inspiring river on earth & two of the most fascinating cultures and countries anywhere. 

 Egypt, the land of ancient kings, queens and the mighty Nile, is home to countless treasures.  In Cairo, we will visit the Great Pyramids, the Sphinx and the world renowned Cairo Museum, home to the tomb of legendary King Tut.   Then, up the Nile, we will visit Luxor, where we will tour the Valley of the Kings, Valley of the Queens and the most revered of ancient Egyptian temples, the temples of Luxor and Karnak

Israel, the holy land, where we will explore the holy city of Jerusalem, float in the Dead Sea, ascend by cable car to the peak of historic Mt. Masada and relax on the glorious beaches of Elat.

Plus, we will spend a day and night at Mt. Sinai, where Moses received the ten commandments. Here, passengers will have a chance to take an optional walking tour to witness an amazing sunset at the base of Sinai or for the adventurous, enjoy the popular walking or camel back tour to its peak to witness the most amazing sunset or sunrise.

We will also enjoy an excursion from Elat, to the wonder of Petra, recently voted one of the new wonders of the ancient world. Click Here for more info...

THE BEST OF ITALY
MAY 8-17, 2009

WE WILL ENJOY 3 NIGHTS 1ST CLASS ACCOMMODATIONS ON THE AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL AMALFI COAST.  WE WILL TOUR THE RUINS OF HISTORIC POMPEI, EXPLORE THE GORGEOUS ISLAND OF CAPRI, AND VISIT THE INCOMPARABLE CLIFFSIDE VILLAGE OF POSITANO.  A FULL FREE DAY TO EXPLORE THE AMALFI COAST, WITH OPTIONAL TOURS TO CHARMING RAVELLO AND TO EXPLORE THE SCENIC LATTERI MOUNTAINS COMPLETE OUR AMALFI EXPERIENCE.

NEXT IT’S ON TO ROME, WHERE WE WILL ENJOY 2 DAYS AND NIGHTS.  WE WILL TOUR THE COLOSSEUM, THE ROMAN FORUM AND THE ARCH OF CONSTANTINE.  A FULL FREE DAY GIVES ALL THE OPPORTUNITY TO VISIT ST. PETER’S BASILLICA, THE SISTENE CHAPEL, TREVI FOUNTAIN AND MORE AT THEIR LEISURE.

WE CONTINUE TO FLORENCE FOR A 2 NIGHT STAY, WITH TOURING OF THIS MAGNIFICENT CITY.  A FULL FREE DAY TO EXPLORE AT LEISURE OR CHOOSE A 2ND FULL DAY OF INCLUDED TOURING, VISITING THE SCENIC TOWNS OF THE TUSCANY COUNTRYSIDE INCLUDING LUCCA AND VINCI, HOME OF LEONARDO.  WE WILL ENJOY LUNCH UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN AT A CHARMING TUSCAN WINERY AND SAVOR THE FINE ITALIAN WINES AND OLIVE OILS.

FINALLY, WE WILL MAKE OUR WAY TO VENICE, WHERE WE WILL ENJOY A WALKING TOUR PLUS FREE TIME TO EXPLORE BY FOOT THIS MAGICAL CITY.  AN OPTIONAL GONDOLA RIDE THROUGH THE FABLED CANALS OF VENICE AND A FINAL OVERNIGHT IN VENICE COMPLETE OUR MEMORABLE TOUR. Click Here for more info...

CRUISE OF ITALY GREECE AND CROATIA :
May 18-25, 2009  - 7 nights for only $969 Including all taxes and all meals

Join us for 7 night cruise of three scenic countries.  Sailing on Costa Cruise Line’s  Fortuna, enjoy the beauty of Italy, the Greek islands and the scenic coast of Croatia.  Visit Bari Italy, for unique architecture and great shopping for Italian leathers.  Visit Santorini Greece, the most dramatic of the Greek islands for its geography perched high atop a volcanic cliff.  Visit Mykonos, famous for its scintilling beaches and hopping nightlife; visit Rhodes, the walled island fortress and visit Olympia Greece, birthplace of the Olympic games.  Plus, spend your final day in Dubrovnik, the scenic gem along the Adriatic Sea. 

The Costa Fortuna offers 3 pools, 2 outdoors and 1 indoors, plus 12 lounges for your evening enjoyment.  Lavish nightly shows, a hopping dance club, casino and more, make the shop a lively floating resort. Click Here for more info...

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND RETREAT TO YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK
MAY 22ND- MAY 26TH, 2009                                                                                                                                            

Join us for a holiday weekend of fun, sun and gorgeous scenery.

We will spend 4 days and nights on beautiful Bass Lake, just outside magnificent Yosemite National Park.          

Enjoy a professionally guided tour of Yosemite National Park, including its fabulous mountain scenery, towering waterfalls, and giant sequoia trees.   We will also enjoy 3 scenic guided hikes in the national park, all suitable for all abilities and a guided sunset tour  at Sentinel Dome, the most popular spot for viewing the most spectacular sunsets in the park.

Our home for the weekend, the Pines Resort, is located right on beautiful Bass Lake.    At The Pines Resort we will enjoy a narrated boat tour along the lake, a  beach BBQ party along the lake, an outdoor movie alongside the lake, plus a dance party, karaoke party, cocktail party and more.

Plenty of free time will also be afforded to you, with numerous activities available including, jet skiing, boating, hiking along scenic trails, or relax on the resort’s own sunny beach, along bass Lake.    

If you want to pamper yourself, try the full service spa at the Pines Resort, offering massages, facials, and a host of other services on site.

The resort has 2 bars, 2 lakeside restaurants (one for casual and one for fine dining), and a complete shopping village.  It has a outdoor heated pool and outdoor Jacuzzi, as well as tennis and basketball facilities and a full services marina.

Our accommodations will be in fabulous 2 story mountain chalets.  Each chalet has 2 queen beds in an oversized bedroom with a full bathroom on the 1st floor, plus a 2nd floor with a full kitchen and a private deck with scenic views and a BBQ grill. Click Here for more info...

MURDER MYSTERY CRUISE GETAWAY TO BERMUDA
JUNE 6-11, 2009

ABOARD THE ROYAL CARIBBEAN EXPLORER OF THE SEAS

Sailing from Cape Liberty New Jersey

Mystery & Mayhem meets Fun and Sun!

Enjoy an elegant experience at sea, while MURDER and MAYHEM LURK all around you, and even INVOLVE YOU! As the clues unravel, try to solve the spectacular mystery of "whodunit" - before it's too late! Click Here for more info...

SUMMER TOUR OF CROATIA AND THE SCENIC DALMATION COAST
June 19-29, 2009  

Join us for a summer getaway to one of the most scenic gems in Europe.

Croatia is home to gorgeous coastlines, charming medieval towns, breathtaking mountains, dramatic waterfalls and lakeside seascapes in its national parks.  The scenery will leave you absolutely speechless so make sure to have your camera ready.   Croatia is also a compact country which can be explored in a very easy manner.  The weather in June is ideally in the mid 70’s for perfect sightseeing.

We will enjoy 2 nights in the quaint town of Dubrovnik, a fascinating city on the Adriatic coast, encircled by a medieval wall.  Stroll through the cobblestone streets with its old fashioned shops and eateries, or take the walkway to the top of the wall and stroll across it for scenic views..

Next it’s on to the town of Split, another beautiful city of the gorgeous Adriatic coast and home to Diocletian's Palace, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site.

Then, we turn inland and travel to Plitvice Lakes National Park where we will enjoy the breathtaking scenery of this natural wonder of 16 terraced lakes surrounded by thickly wooded mountains and lush vegetation, populated by deer and other natural wildlife, birdlife and colorful butterflies to watch, all in their natural, pristine and undisturbed environment

Next, we return to the coast and travel along the beautiful Bay of Kvarner to its popular resort, Opatija and then on to Lake Bled, beautifully set amidst the Julian Alps and home to the imposing Bled Castle.

Finally, we will end our tour in Zagreb, the fascinating capital city of Croatia. Click Here for more info...

AFRICAN ADVENTURE SAFARI
JULY 1-11, 2009

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND – WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE OUR 4TH ANNUAL AFRICAN ADVENTURE SAFARI

Join us for 8 nights of amazing sights, sounds and excitement as we take to the heart of it all.  Tanzania, home to the famed Serengeti, the most diverse, natural home of wildlife on earth.

We will visit 4 national parks, home to the big 5 – Lions, Leopards, Elephants,  Rhinos and Buffalos.  You will also witness, Hippos, Giraffes, Zebras and Cheetahs, all in their natural habitats. Click Here for more info...

The Best of France
July 19-29, 2009

Join us for a wonderful way to spend an extended summer holiday visiting France in all its glory. 

Enjoy touring the fabulous French Riviera towns & beaches of Nice, Cannes and St. Tropez.
Spend 3 days in the scenic region of Provence, strolling the picturesque villages of Le Beaux, St. Remy and Avignon, with free time to enjoy the Avignon Summer Festival.  Tour the Papal Palace, home to the popes’ official residence for nearly 100 years in the 14th century.  Enjoy a wine tasting at a French Chateau Winery and a stroll in the foothills of the French Alps with a picnic lunch catered and served to you.
Spend 3 days in Paris with a tour of its famed sites, a sunset river cruise alongside the Eiffel Tower and many more sites, aglow under the setting sun and watch from a private balcony, as Lance Armstrong and the rest of the Tour de France cyclists reach the finale of their annual race, amidst music, and great festivity.
Stroll Monet’s gardens at Giverny, visit the site where Joan of Arc rode and was burned at the stake in Rouen.  Visit the scenic Cliffside & beachside monastery of Mont St. Michel and the historic World War II D Day beaches and the American military cemetery commemorating the monumental achievements there.
All together, you will enjoy a journey that will leave memories to cherish.
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SUMMER ADVENTURE WEEK IN ALASKA
August 9-16, 2009

Join us for a great week of fun, exploration, incredible scenery and wildlife viewing. 
 
Our 2008 Summer Adventure week in Alaska was such a hit that we had to offer an encore in 2009.
This Alaska tour is unlike any you have seen elsewhere or may have taken in the past.  Unlike most Alaska vacations which show you Alaska on a 7 night cruise, on this vacation we will take you to see the beauty of Alaska in what we believe is a more exciting way to see all the brilliance of this incredible land.

You will witness up close
* Icebergs that are the size of cruise ships
* Whales frolicking in the water
* bears fishing for salmon (and in some cases feeding on them)
* Glaciers dropping huge chunks of ice, as they crash into the sea in a mesmerizing calving process.  Click Here for more info...

GALAPOGOS ISLANDS AND ECUADOR TROPICAL FOREST AND SPA ADVENTURE WEEK
SEPTEMBER 3-11, 2009

 Join us for an adventure unlike any other. 

Enjoy 4 days in the amazing Galapagos islands, 3 nights at a tropical resort and spa in the Ecuador rainforest and 2 nights in enchanting Quito.

On our Galapagos cruise, we will see up close, the amazing wildlife and natural wonders that are unique to this region.

We will see colonies of sea lions frolicking on pristine beaches and even have a chance to snorkel alongside these gentle giants if you wish.

Colonies of colorful pink flamingos will also grace our visit, as well as an amazing colony of iguanas.  Other wildlife we will see includes eagles, sea turtles, golden rays, albatross and the giant tortoises.

You want activity and exploration? We will enjoy guided walking and hiking opportunities to view scenic vistas and traverse extinct volcanic lava fields in the Galapagos islands

Our tour will also include 3 nights at an amazing spa resort in the Ecuador rainforest, offering a guided moonlight hike under tiki torches, as well as the opportunity to experience the amazement of walking through an unforgettable primary tropical forest by day to tropical waterfalls or, if you prefer, just relax at our resort in natural hot springs surrounded by lush natural scenery.

We will also enjoy a most unique tour of a chocolate workshop with delicious tasting opportunities to satisfy your sweet tooth.

Other optional activities here include horseback riding, exotic bird watching, Oriental mediation, complete spa services including massage and the enjoyment of relaxing on the Negrito River beach or swimming in its pristine waters Click Here for more info...

COMING SOON IN 2009:

4th of July wknd at Mount Rushmore

Jewish Singles adventure week in the Canadian Rockies Aug. 23-30

ASIAN AFFAIR IN JAPAN WITH OPTIONAL EXTENSION India and Nepal (Sept)


GRAND TOUR OF CHINA WITH OPTIONAL EXTENSION TO Singapore and Borneo (OCT)

Cruise of Belize, the Mexican Riviera and the Mayan ruins of Tikal Guatamala – December

Amazing Australia and new Zealand – New Year’s 2009/2010