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The undeniable highlight of this tour is Mother Nature’s dazzling display of colorful foliage that is unparalleled anywhere in the world. The scenery ranges from the charming villages of Vermont to the Northeast’s tallest peak and the rugged Atlantic coast.

Excursions & Sights

• Experience the quintessential fall foliage of New England and its historical attractions
• See some of Boston’s most famous and fascinating historic sites
• Stop at Quechee Gorge for fall foliage picture taking
• Visit quintessential New England Woodstock and see its famous covered bridge
• Visit the Cabot Creamery, learn about cheese making and sample products
• Visit the Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks in Montpelier
• See the Silver Cascade Waterfall and travel through the White Mountains
• Enjoy the rugged scenery of the famous Maine coast
• Visit the seaside villages of Kennebunkport and Rockport

Guided City Tours

• In-depth sightseeing tours of the Green Mountains and the White Mountains
• Orientation tours of Boston, Woodstock, Stowe, Kennebunkport, Portsmouth & Rockport

Insight’s First Class Services

• Airport arrival and departure transfers on the first and last day of your tour
• Escorted by a professional Tour Director - maximum group size of 40 people
• Luxury air-conditioned coach with extra legroom and restroom facilities
• First-class hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage

Quality Dining

• 7 Full Breakfasts, 2 Hotel Dinners and 2 Highlight Dinners in Stowe and Portsmouth

Hotels -
Luxurious hotels located right in city centers, such as the historic Omni Parker House in Boston and Sheraton in Portsmouth, combine with wonderful resorts and lodges, including the famous Trapp Family Lodge, owned by the family who inspired the classic musical.

This whole itinerary has been expertly planned to appeal to nature lovers who wish to experience the beautiful autumnal colors of New England. Besides the glorious scenery, those who enjoy delicious food will not be disappointed!

Tour Pace -
This tour allows you to fully enjoy New England’s unique fall foliage. Relax with two-night stays in Stowe and North Conway, explore historic attractions, discover quaint towns filled with Americana appeal and sample delectable local specialties.

Stops will be made at Boston International Airport and the Insight hotel in Boston. Please do not schedule fights before 4 p.m. (B)

Day 1 - Arrive Boston
Welcome to Boston! Your tour begins with a complimentary transfer from the airport to the tour hotel. Please join your Tour Director at 6 p.m. for a Welcome Reception at the hotel. Hotel: Omni Parker House

Day 2 - Boston - Williamstown
Discover some of the city’s most famous sights as your Tour Director takes you along the Freedom Trail. Then enjoy the colorful scenery as you travel west to Stockbridge for a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum, the largest and most significant collection of original Rockwell art.

Next, travel through the stunning rolling hills of the Berkshires to your wonderful hotel in the beautiful college town of Williamstown. Hotel: The Orchards Hotel (B,D)

Day 3 - Williamstown - Stowe

Leaving Massachusetts, journey through the fabulous fall foliage of Vermont. After a photo stop at Quechee Gorge, visit the Rockefellers’ renowned Billings Farm & Museum, a working dairy farm and farm life museum. Next is the quintessential Vermont village of Woodstock with its picturesque covered bridge.

There is time to stroll the quaint streets before heading for Stowe for a two-night stay. It was the breathtaking alpine setting that attracted the Von Trapp family, of The Sound of Music fame, when they arrived from Austria in the late 40’s and built their fabulous hideaway.

This evening, enjoy a delicious five-course dinner at the lodge. Hotel: Trapp Family Lodge (B,HD)

Day 4 - Taste of Vermont Excusion
Enjoy beautiful rural scenery ablaze with fall colours and views of Vermont’s tallest peak, Mount Mansfield. Visit Cold Hollow Apple Cider Mill and taste fresh cider in the making, then sample flavours of a different kind on a guidedtour of Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Factory.

Learn all about cheese-making at the Cabot Creamery and nibble on the “World’s Best Cheddar.” Return to the charming town of Stowe where the rest of the day is free to wander the quaint streets, hike in the woods, or enjoy the lodge’s amenities. (B)

Day 5 - Stowe - North Conway
Visit Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks and taste a Vermont tradition: “sugar on snow” - maple syrup served with a donut and pickle! Next, head for New Hampshire’s White Mountains and enter Franconia Notch. Get your cameras at the ready as you ride the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway for panoramic vistas over New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, New York, and Canada.

Then journey through the dazzling crimson and orange hues of the famed Kancamagus Scenic Byway to North Conway. After dinner, enjoy an interpretive presentation by a naturalist on the North Woods’ wildlife and ecology. Hotel: North Conway Grand Hotel (B,D)

Day 6 - White Mountains Excursion
Another morning of brilliant fall foliage colours as you journey through Crawford Notch. Stop for pictures at the beautiful Silver Cascade Waterfall and Breton Woods offering stunning views of Mount Washington, the tallest peak in the northeast at 6,288 ft. Back in North Conway, the afternoon is yours.

Explore the township, join your Tour Director on a walk through the woods, or shop at the tax-free outlet stores near the hotel. (B)

Day 7 - North Conway - Portsmouth
Leaving New Hampshire’s glorious fall foliage, enter the deep green pine forests of western Maine. At charming Kennebunkport, enjoy the scenic drive along Ocean Drive with stunning views of the Maine coastline and the palatial homes of Kennebunkport’s rich and famous, including the summer retreat of President George H.W. Bush.

There is time to browse the many galleries and shops, or walk along the waterfront before continuing on to the charming and historic port city of Portsmouth. Late afternoon, head for the seaside village of York and watch the sun set at Nubble Lighthouse, followed by a traditional “lobsta” dinner served at a delightful beach restaurant. Hotel: Sheraton Harborside Portsmouth. (B,HD)

Day 8 - Portsmouth - Depart Boston
Continue south to the charming seaside village of Rockport on Cape Anne. Stroll down flower-filled lanes lined with wooden fishing shacks, quaint stores, and art galleries before heading back to Boston.

This New England tour package has been put together by Insight Vacations. Contact one of our tour specialist and find the right tour package for you.

Benefits of traveling on a Brendan Vacation

• Travel with people who have a passion for exploring our world - just like you!
• Our professional Tour Directors and local guides provide you with their expert local knowledge and share special little known treasures
• Travel in luxurious non-smoking motorcoaches with air conditioning and reclining seats
• Stay in superior hotels set in convenient locations
• Enjoy delicious local cuisine for a true taste of the destination
• Experience stress free travel with the perfect balance of included sightseeing and time to explore on your own
• Take advantage of our many guaranteed departure dates
• Amazing value for money; in addition to all of the above you will receive: free
  airport transfers, hotel porterage, service charges and all local taxes
• Save an additional 5% past client discount on the land only portion of each vacation

Best of Israel

10 Days - from $1399*

Departs March – December

Israel is a unique country with a rich, complex culture and an incomparable history that spans
several millennia. Travelers enjoy the culturally enriching experiences of staying in a Kibbutz in the Jordan Valley and by calling in at the artists’ colony of Tzfat.

Additionally, you will feel transformed by visiting Israel´s World Heritage sites, including the White City of Tel Aviv and the old Ottoman walled city of Acre.

From the Sea of Galilee through the mountains of the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, you’ll be struck by the beauty Israel’s natural wonders.

Ireland

Glimpse of Ireland
8 Days – from $1250*
Departs February – November

Deluxe Ireland
10 Days - from $4275*
Departs April – October

Enchanting and mystical with endless pastures of rolling green, dramatic limestone cliffs speckled with various shades of brown and gray, majestic medieval castles and quaint thatched roof cottages.

The astounding beauty of Ireland is complimented by the sounds of the Irish people, spinning tales of legend and lore, singing and playing traditional music,
dancing and more.

From the vibrant and historical capital of Dublin to the karst landscape of the Burren, you’ll find that each bit of Ireland and the unique charm of the Irish people will stay with you always.

Germany

Best of Germany
13 Days - from $2150*
Departs April – October

Best of Germany & Austria
13 Days - from $2150*
Departs April – October

These in-depth German vacations include the spectacular scenery of the Bavarian Alps, the Black Forest, beautifully terraced vineyards, and charming villages
with winding cobblestone streets.

You´ll also ride on the famous autobahn and enjoy a leisurely cruise on the legendary Rhine River. Experience Germany’s history from the imposing Brandenburg Gate in Berlin and the Renaissance city of Dresden, to the lively Bavarian capital,
Munich.

Visit the home of the famous Passion Play in the village of Oberammergau, see castles and many other amazing landmarks behind the former “Iron Curtain.”

Japan

Glimpse of Japan
9 Days - from $2045*
Departs May – December

Japan’s Golden Route
11 Days - from $2799*
Departs May – December

Japan is a land of contrasts and striking scenic beauty. You will be impressed by its greenness and mountains, which cover nearly three-quarters of the country.

Travel on an adrenaline-pumping bullet-train from the bustling and energetic Tokyo to a place of deep calm in Kyoto with its hundreds of temples and gardens.

From Hakone, famous for its hot springs, outdoor activities, natural beauty and the view of nearby Mount Fuji to Osaka with its down-to-earth citizens and hearty cuisine, you will find a combination of historical and cultural attractions with all the delights of a Japanese urban phenomenon.

Australia & New Zealand

Australian Escapade
14 Days - from $3845*
Departs January – December

Best of Australia & New Zealand
15 Days - from $4700*
Departs January

The island nations of Australia and New Zealand are a wealth of friendly people, beautiful landscapes and some of the world’s most unusual flora and fauna.

From Australia’s Great Barrier Reef and magnificent Sydney Opera House to the Fox Glacier and Waitomo Glow Worm Caves in New Zealand, the lands Down Under offer a staggering variety of travel experiences, people, places, climates and landscapes.

Come and explore two countries renowned for their pioneer spirit, exotic wildlife and unusual terrain.

* Price is per person, land only and based on twin share. Savings of $300 per couple are based on $150 per person off air and landinclusive escorted vacations. Prices are based on availability and can change without notice. Contact one of our cruise specialist and find the right Brenden Tour package for you.

Enjoy a Relaxing Florida Retreat Starting at Our Special Rate!

Located in Crystal River, Florida, Plantation Golf Resort & Spa is the perfect setting for meetings or corporate retreats that is unlike any other. Consider it your own secluded sanctuary with all the conveniences and amenities of the 21st century. It’s a place where the traditional and the modern age seamlessly blend together.

A 6.6 million dollar renovation has been completed, making this the ideal option for Florida with over 202 inviting accommodations to choose from, including guest rooms, suites, 3 bedroom condos and villas. This can meet the needs and budgets of small start-up companies and corporate giants alike.

Now offering 12,000 sq. ft. of flexible conference or meeting facilities with a newly renovated convention center.

Enjoy a brand new wing of 60 additional guest rooms and junior suites as well as the new Sabal Meeting facility with 2776 sq ft. of meeting space.

A renowned Aveda© Spa has opened on January 2, 2008 and offers a wide assortment of treatments and services, Vichy shower for body treatments, massage therapy, pedicures, manicures, and a full hair salon.

2 golf courses featuring 27 holes of competitive and challenging golf originally designed by highly regarded course architect Mark Mahannah. Over the years, our Florida golf resort has been host to numerous legendary PGA and LPGA professionals.

Experience a once-in-a-lifetime swim with manatees in the warm waters of the Crystal River inlets or explore 25,000 acres around King’s Bay on one of our custom boat rentals with our marina & dive shop.

One Night’s Lodging for 2
Full Restaurant Breakfast for 2
Choice of 1 Round of 18 Holes of Golf for 2 or
Manatee Snorkel Tour for 2
Rate: $235.00
Includes service charge on breakfasts and all applicable taxes.
Extra Night: $109.00 per room, per night, plus tax.

Reservations are based on availability and can change without notice. Contact one of our Resort specialist
and find the right Resort Getaway package for you.

Few places arouse more fascination and curiosity than Egypt, one of the world´s oldest civilizations, with a recorded history of more than 5,000 years. Flowing through the country´s desert, the great Nile River has supported large populations along its lush, fertile banks since the beginning of time.

Greek historian Herodotus wrote nearly 2,500 years ago that Egypt is the gift of the Nile, its existence depending solely upon the mighty waters. Despite its distinction as the kingdom of the Pharaohs, Egypt also conceals a remarkable Christian heritage; discover it firsthand when you visit St. Catherine’s Monastery in the Sinai Desert.

Then looking deeper into antiquity at Jordan´s Petra, the rose-red rock city that lay hidden from the world for more than 1,000 years.

Your journey concludes with a relaxing stay along the scenic shores of the Dead Sea, which includes a visit to ancient Jerash, a remarkably preserved city often labeled the Pompeii of the East. Explore it all Egypt and Jordan, by private chartered plane!

Your itinerary will include:

• All flights within Egypt and to Jordan by private chartered plane
• Deluxe accommodations at the Mena House Oberoi Hotel (3 Nights); Grand Hyatt Hotel (2 Nights); Petra Movenpick Hotel (2 Nights); and Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa (2 Nights)
• Four nights aboard the River Deluxe-Plus Oberoi Philae in outside staterooms with lower beds, individual temperature controls, private bath facilities, and balconies
• All sightseeing and shore excursions
• 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 8 dinners, including all meals during the cruise and these special events: Cairo welcome reception and dinner, Egyptian dinner and costumed galabia party on board ship, and farewell dinner at the Dead Sea
• Egyptologist and other experts throughout Egypt and Jordan, enhancing your enjoyment of the areas visited
• Professional INTRAV travel director
• Exclusive concierge service at INTRAV hospitality desks
• All overseas airport/hotel/ship transfers for INTRAV~Air passengers traveling on scheduled dates of departure and return, including tips to hotel/ship porters for luggage handling
• Full pretrip information and assistance

Daily activities

Day 1 Depart U.S.A.

Day 2 Cairo/Giza, Egypt
Evening brings you to Cairo, located at the mouth of the Nile River delta. Upon arrival, transfer to Giza and the Mena House Oberoi Hotel, where you´ll have dramatic views of the Great Pyramid of Cheops.

Day 3 Cairo/Giza
The last remaining of the original Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Giza Pyramids are the only vestiges from that time to survive in their original form. Also view the Sun Boat, the well preserved, wooden funeral boat that carried Cheops body from Memphis to Giza.

If you choose, even ride a camel during the tour. Tonight, gather for a welcome reception, dinner, and folkloric show at Rubayyat Restaurant.

Day 4 Cairo/Giza
Journey to Egypt´s ancient capital of Memphis” site of the enormous, limestone colossus of a young Pharaoh Ramses II and the alabaster sphinx. Continue to Sakkara to see the Step Pyramid Complex of King Zoser.

After a barbecue lunch and relaxing afternoon, join us under the star-filled Egyptian sky for a sound and laser light show at the Pyramids.

Day 5 Abu Simbel/Aswan (Embark)
Our chartered private plane takes you to the magnificent Temple of Abu Simbel, carved from the side of a sandstone cliff more than 3,000 years ago in honor of Ramses II.

Also visit the site’s smaller temple, dedicated to Nefertari, Ramses II´s favorite wife. Next, continue by private plane to Aswan gateway to the Nubian Desert and the Sudan, and also site of the great High Dam constructed to harness the power of the Nile.

Upon arrival, transfer to the River Deluxe-Plus Oberoi Philae for your four-night cruise. Late this afternoon, enjoy a short jaunt aboard an Egyptian felucca.

Day 6 Aswan/Cruising the Nile/Kom Ombo
This morning, see the High Dam and visit the Temple of Isis at Philae. At the nearby granite quarry, where the Pyramids´ building blocks were excavated, also view the 1,320- ton, 137-foot-high unfinished obelisk.

Return to the Oberoi Philae and begin your cruise to Kom Ombo the strategic point on the ancient desert route to Nubia and Ethiopia.

Though much of the town´s Greco-Roman temple has fallen, its aesthetic proportions are still quite evident today.

Enjoy an Egyptian dinner and costumed galabia (a long, loose Egyptian garment) party this evening.

Day 7 Edfu/Cruising the Nile/Luxor
The ancient Greeks called the site of Edfu Apollonopolis,  after Apollo (or Horus, the Egyptian god of light).

The nearly intact Temple of Horus is one of Egypt’s finest examples of Ptolemaic art. Next, cruise a bit farther downstream to Luxor, on the Nile’s East bank at the site of ancient Thebes, where the ship will dock for the night.

Day 8 Luxor
A morning West Bank tour takes you across the Nile to the remote Valley of the Kings, site of the Tomb of King Tutankhamen. Sixty-four of Egypt’s rulers were buried here in ornate subterranean

chambers. Also visit the Valley of the Nobles. And, finally, marvel at the Colossi of Memnon two giant statues that once stood watch over the funerary temple of Amenophis III. This afternoon, explore the massive temples of Karnak and Luxor, surprisingly well-preserved. Enter the Hypostle Hall, reputedly the largest hall of any temple in the world, before reaching nearby Luxor Temple.

Day 9 Luxor (Disembark)/St. Catherine’s Monastery/ Cairo

Disembark the Oberoi Philae for your flight by chartered private plane to the heart of the Sinai Desert and St. Catherine’s Monastery.

According to religious tradition, it was here that Moses saw the Burning Bush and received the Ten Commandments.

Examine the collection of priceless icons and hanging lamps in the Chapel of the Burning Bush. Reboard the private plane and return to Cairo, where you´ll enjoy a Nile-view room at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, located nearby the Egyptian Antiquities Museum.

Day 10 Cairo
Discover Old Cairo during a tour that includes the Muhammad Ali Mosque, which commands a complete view of Cairo, the Nile and, in the far distance, the Giza Pyramids. Continue to colorful Khan el-Khalili Bazaar and delight in a lunch of local specialties at Naguib Mahfouz Restaurant.

Later, visit the renowned Egyptian Antiquities Museum. Included as part of your guided tour are the treasures from the tomb of the boy-king Tutankhamen and entrance into the Royal Mummies Room.

Day 11 Petra, Jordan
Fly by chartered private plane to Al Aqabah, Jordan, and drive to Petra the fabled city that lay hidden to the world until its 1812 discovery. Stay at the Petra Movenpick Hotel.

Day 12 Petra
Time appears frozen in Petra, the abandoned capital of the Nabataeans ´” Arabs who dominated this area in the pre-Roman era.

Follow the Siq, a narrow gorge winding through the regionPetras rock, on a walking tour that includes the impressive Treasury, royal tombs, colonnaded street, and amphitheater.

Monumental in both size and scope, PetraPetras architecture is astonishing, yet her colors deep rust, banded with grays, yellows, and every hue in between are sure to captivate as well.

Day 13 Dead Sea, Jordan
Drive through rolling countryside along the Desert Highway to Madaba, where you´ll marvel at the town’s Byzantine mosaics, including a sixth-century map of the Christian holy lands made from 2 million pieces.

Continue to the Jordan Valley Marriott Resort & Spa, located directly on the Dead Sea’s eastern shore. You´ll have the afternoon and evening to relax and, perhaps, take a swim or enjoy the resort’s extensive spa services.

Day 14 Dead Sea (for Jerash, Jordan)
Today, tour ancient Jerash, a vast Greco-Roman city that flourished in the time around the Christian era. See its well-preserved walls, colonnaded streets, temples, public baths, plazas, and theaters decorated with ornate sculptures and fountains.

Enjoy the rest of the afternoon at your Dead Sea resort. This evening, join us for a festive farewell dinner.

Day 15 Return to U.S.A.

Hyatt Regency Dubai • 3 Hotel Nights

Enhance your travels with a fascinating journey of discovery that focuses on the lifestyles, traditions, and culture of Dubai, the second largest member-state of the United Arab Emirates. Although thoroughly modern, cosmopolitan Dubai is one of the world’s fastest growing tourist destinations and still exudes old-Arabian mystique in its tiny souks and splendid mosques.

Prices are based on availability and can change without notice. Contact one of our specialist and find the right Mediterranean Egypt package for you.

There are few travel opportunities in the Western Hemisphere, or even the world, that offer such a unique blend of both cultural and natural attractions.

The melange of Spanish colonialism and ancient Incan civilization brings a singular distinction to your visits in Lima, Cuzco, Quito, and of course, legendary Machu Picchu — a haunting display of mountain-peak ruins, standing as testimony to the Incas´ desperate attempt to retain their culture from European colonizers.

From the rich histories of Peru and Ecuador, your journey continues to perhaps the most fascinating archipelago on Earth — the Galapagos Islands. This crossroads of evolution was officially discovered in 1535, but is easily best-known as the inspiration for Charles Darwin´s On the Origin of Species.

The island habitats that so impressed Darwin are no less incredible today.

Traveling in small, intimate groups, observe and photograph birds, reptiles, mammals, and plants while learning about their evolution, habits, and peculiarities. The fearless wildlife is just one of many surprises that makes this fascinating adventure so much fun.

Some of the features of the trip.

• Each departure limited to less than 30 guests.
• Deluxe accommodations at the;
  1. Swissotel Lima (3 nights total)
  2. Hotel Libertador in Cuzco (2 nights total)
  3. Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel (1 night)
  4. Swissotel Quito (2 nights)
  5. and Hilton Colon Guayaquil (1 night)
• Exclusive concierge service at INTRAV hospitality desks.
• Four days and nights cruising the Galapagos Islands aboard the 90-passenger expedition ship, Santa Cruz; naturalist talks on board.
• All flights within Peru, Ecuador, and the Galapagos Islands.
• 13 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 7 dinners, including these special events: captain´s welcome aboard reception/dinner on board ship and farewell dinner in Guayaquil.
• All sightseeing and shore excursions.
• Services of a professional INTRAV travel director, as well as a distinguished group of experts and naturalists.
• All transfers between airports and hotels for INTRAV~Air passengers traveling on scheduled dates of departure and return, including tips to hotel porters for luggage handling.
• Full pretrip information and assistance.

Daily Itinerary

Day 1 - Depart the U.S.A./Lima, Peru
Retaining much of its colonial grandeur, this vibrant Peruvian capital exudes a sense of old-world charm.

You´ll stay at the Swissotel Lima, located just minutes from the city´s finest
shopping, restaurants, and art galleries.

Day 2 - Lima
Travel to the elegant beachfront community of Miraflores, where you´ll enjoy lunch at Rosa Nautica - set dramatically on the pier jutting out over the Pacific.

During a tour of Lima, see the heart of the city at Plaza de Armas - site of the Presidential Palace, cathedral, Archbishop´s Palace, and City Hall - and the nearby Franciscan monastery (the largest remaining from colonial times).

Day 3 - Cuzco, Peru
Founded as a tribal center around 1150, Cuzco evolved into an opulent city protected by the fortress of Sacsayhuaman. During your stay, enjoy comfortable accommodations at the Hotel Libertador - a restored 16th-century conquistador´s villa.

Explore Cuzco´s civic square and its Cathedral Plaza de Armas, which houses a solid silver altar; and visit Santo Domingo, a 17th-century church built on the original site of the Incan Temple of the Sun.

Stop briefly at Cuzco´s Christ the Redeemer statue before continuing to Sacsayhuaman Fortress - a bold example of Incan architectural skill.

Then savor a Peruvian dinner and folkloric show later tonight at your hotel.

Day 4 - Machu Picchu, Peru
An unforgettable experience awaits as you depart Cuzco by narrow-gauge railcar for the legendary Lost City of the Incas, where you´ll stay one night at the Machu Picchu Pueblo Hotel.

With convenient access for afternoon and early-morning visits, your unique Andean town-style hotel affords the extraordinary opportunity to see this spectacular site in an unhurried and thoughtful manner.

Walk the narrow passageways and gaze upon the surroundings as knowledgeable guides help lift the mysterious veil that blankets this region, much like the clouds that envelop its jagged peaks. Machu Picchu will prove to be a life-changing experience.

Day 5 - Machu Picchu/Cuzco
An additional morning tour, focusing on important sites that may have been missed during your earlier visit, offers ample time to once again enjoy the sheer beauty and solitude of the site before Machu Picchu´s daytime visitors arrive.

Return by narrow-gauge railcar to Cuzco and your retained room at the Hotel Libertador.

Day 6 - Lima (Return Visit)
Return to Lima for a tasteful lunch of nouveau-Andean cuisine at La Huaca Pucllana Restaurant - set within the excavation compound of an adobe pyramid built by Lima´s pre-Inca inhabitants.

Then enjoy a visit to the Mujica Gallo Collection of pre-Columbian artifacts at the Gold Museum; also see the Arms of the World Collection and many fine tapestries.

Stop at Miraflores artisan market en route back to the Swissotel Lima for overnight.

Day 7-8 - Quito, Ecuador
Once a prosperous town of the Kingdom of Quitus and the northern capital of the Incan empire, ancient Quito was destroyed in 1534 and reestablished as a center of Spanish colonialism.

Nestled in the Andes beneath Pichincha volcano, this UNESCO city´s impressive
setting is equaled by its rich architectural and artistic legacy.

You´ll stay two nights at the Swissotel Quito, conveniently located at the city´s colonial heart. An afternoon tour begins at Plaza Independencia, where you´ll see the 17th-century Presidential Palace and several area churches, including
South America´s oldest - the baroque San Francisco.

Another outing travels northward to the Equatorial Monument, where you can set foot on both halves of the world while straddling the line between the Northern and Southern hemispheres at 0 degrees latitude.

You´ll also visit Pakakuna, one of South America´s largest privately owned botanical gardens, dramatically set in Pichincha´s shadow.

This beautiful kichwa (or hiding place in the native Indian language)
showcases more than 500 plant and floral varieties from all over the world.

Day 9 - Baltra Island (Embark Santa Cruz)/ Cruising the Galapagos
Fly to Baltra and embark the 90-passenger Santa Cruz for a memorable four-day cruise that visits landing sites exclusive to this itinerary.

First, arrive at Dragon Hill on Santa Cruz Island´s northern shore, where a scenic panga ride highlights the habitat´s waterways. Mangrove forests, sheets of lava, arid-zone vegetation, and a brackish lagoon support pelicans, boobies, and frigate birds, as well as land and marine iguanas.

Day 10 - Cruising the Galapagos/ Bartholome and San Salvador Islands
Search for elusive whales and dolphins amid the volcanic seascape during a sunrise cruise en route to Bartolome´s Sullivan Bay, where majestic Pinnacle Rock beckons visitors to its 359-foot summit.

White beaches tempt travelers, while a glass-bottom boat reveals the stunning underwater world. On San Salvador, with its narrow beach and surreal lava formations, follow along the trail to a sea lion colony. Beforehand, perhaps even snorkel with them face-to-face ´ a playful encounter.

Day 11 - Cruising the Galapagos/ Genovesa and North Seymour Islands
Arrive this morning at Darwin Bay, where few ships other than the Santa Cruz can anchor.

Graced by turquoise waters and a coralline beach, Genovesa is a birder´s paradise - see red-footed and masked boobies, noddy terns, lava gulls, and mockingbirds.

The more adventurous can don snorkel gear and search for hammerhead sharks along the cliffs. After lunch, land at North Seymour - one of the Galapagos´ few uplifted islands that once formed part of the ocean´s bed. Here, sea lions, marine iguanas, blue-footed boobies, and swallow-tailed gulls abound.

Day 12 - Cruising the Galapagos/Santa Fe (Barrington) and Santa Cruz Islands
Newer to the ship´s route, Santa Fe - claiming some of the archipelago´s oldest geological phenomena - invites exploration.

Stroll through the tall forest of opuntia cactus, populated by endemic land iguanas. Then sail for Puerto Ayora, on Santa Cruz Island´s southern shore.

Venture inland to the Darwin Research Station, where you´ll learn more about the islands´ giant tortoises. Then glimpse life along main street before trekking into the highlands for a visit to Los Gemelos - your best chance to view giant tortoises in the wild, as well as Darwin´s famous finches.

Day 13 - San Cristobal (Disembark Santa Cruz)/Guayaquil, Ecuador
Just as Charles Darwin did in 1835, disembark the Santa Cruz at Puerto Baquerizo Moreno.

Home to 4,000 Galapaguenos, this provincial capital boasts the San Cristobal Interpretation Center, where you´ll discover the islands´ natural and human history.

Explore this quaint town on your own, then fly to Guayaquil - a natural port city and ommercial center. There is time to rest at the Hilton Colon Guayaquil before tonight´s farewell dinner.

Day 14 - Return to the U.S.A.
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the United States.

This is just one of many itineraries.

This Machu Picchu and Galapagos package was put together by Intrav. There are several tour companies that have similar tours let us know your interests and we will find the right vacation package for you.   Contact one of our specialist and find the right Machu Picchu and Galapagos package for you.

Discover 72 holes of challenging championship golf on Fazio, Dye, Jackson and Weed designed courses that roll through Amelia’s natural beauty, from tidal marshes to the Atlantic.

Unlimited Golf Package

Valid March 4, 2007- March 1, 2008

• Choice of Spacious Accommodations
• Unlimited greens fees and cart on Oak Marsh, Ocean Links or Royal Amelia
  including day of arrival and departure
• Bag storage, bag tag and ball mark tool
• Driving Range & practice balls prior to play
• Use of Health & Fitness Center

Advanced tee times may be booked when room reservations are confirmed.
Club guest fee of $40 for Long Point play.

Spa - Golf Package

This Package entitles each registered guest to:

1. 50 minute Spa Service per night

2. One round of golf on Oak Marsh, Ocean Links* or Royal Amelia per night (including cart, bag storage, practice balls and yardage book)

Spa Services include:
Relaxation Massage, Pure facial, Sweet Island Wrap, Sweet Sugar Glow,
Pampered Manicure & Pedicure Combo

Golf Digest’s, Golf for Women
names Amelia’s Ocean Links #11 in Top 50 Courses for Women!

Rates Per Unit, Per Night* start at:

• Hotel Room $295
• One Bedroom Villa $335
• Two Bedroom Villa $536
• Three Bedroom Villa $728

Based on two adults per bedroom and subject to availability. Not available to conference groups. Two Night Minimum Stay Required. Additional guests per unit are extra. Many units have minimum five night stays: 3/4/07-11/3/07; Two night minimum stays 11/4/07-3/1/08. Contact one of our cruise specialist and find the right Celebrity Cruise package for you.

Paris & Normandy

Cruise with Shore Excursions on this incredible 7-night expedition, you
will be mesmerized by the beauty and history of France. They’ll tour Paris and
revel in the splendor of world’s most romantic city.

You’ll stroll through Giverny’s gardens, which inspired the masterpieces of Monet. And join us on the Normandy Beaches as they commemorate the bravery of World War II troops.

• 7 tours with private, English-speaking guides: Paris/panoramic cruise;
• Conflans; Giverny/Monet Foundation; Rouen; Honfleur;
• Normandy Beaches excursion
• Welcome Dinner, Captain’s Farewell Dinner
• All onboard meals and lunch in Normandy
• All outside cabin accommodations
• Old World Highlights: Port lectures by your knowledgeable Cruise Manager,
  sampling of French cheeses, World War II history lecture and French folkloric
  entertainment

Burgundy & Provence

7-Night All-Inclusive Cruise with Shore Excursions
You will travel along the Sane and Rhine Rivers, exploring the famed region of Burgundy, the lavender-scented hills of Provence and the wild, majestic scenery of the Ardche region.

You’ll indulge your taste buds by sampling the famed cuisine of Lyon and fabled wines of Burgundy. In beautiful Arles, they’ll see for yourself why this city was such an inspiration to Vincent van Gogh and they’ll view the historic Papal Palace of Avignon and imposing ancient Roman ruins scattered across the region.

• 7 tours with private, English-speaking guides:
• Beaune/Burgundy wine tour;
• Lyon; Vienna; Tournon/Tain L-Hermitage; Avignon; Arles
• Welcome Dinner
• Captain’s Farewell Dinner
• Old World Highlights
• All onboard meals
• All outside cabin accommodations

Tulips & Windmills

9-Night All-Inclusive Cruise with Shore Excursions

When you combine Holland’s
annual floral splendor with the rich cultural traditions of Brussels and Brugge-the
two most beautifully preserved medieval cities in all of Belgium-you create a
unique 9-night journey for yourself.

• 9-night cruise with river-view, outside cabin onboard deluxe Viking Europe or Viking Sky
• 8 tours with private, English-speaking
  guides: Amsterdam Canal Cruise/ Rijksmuseum; Hoorn; Arnhem/Paleis Het Loo; Kinderdijk
  windmills; Brussels; Brugge; Delta Works & Neeltje Jans Expo; Keukenhof Gardens
• All meals: 9 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 9 dinners
• Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner
• Old World Highlights: Port lectures by your knowledgeable Cruise Manager,
  wooden shoe carving demonstration and Dutch folkloric entertainment
• Payment of all port charges
• Private motorcoach for all coach excursions
• Captain’s Farewell Dinner

Dutch Journey

7-Night All-Inclusive Cruise with Shore Excursions

Springtime in Holland is a treat for the senses, with blooming bulbs, vibrant landscapes and a rich seafaring heritage. This 7-night journey will immerse you in Dutch culture with an in-depth exploration of the Netherlands…

• 7-night cruise with river-view, outside cabin onboard deluxe Viking Spirit or Viking Pride
• 7 tours with private, English-speaking guides: Amsterdam canal cruise/ Rijksmuseum; Enkhuizen/Zuiderzee Museum; Edam & Marken; Arnhem/Paleis Het Loo; Kinderdijk windmills; Rotterdam; Delft; Keukenhof Gardens
• All meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 7 dinners
• Welcome Cocktail Reception & Dinner
• Captain’s Farewell Dinner
• Old World Highlights: Port lectures by your knowledgeable Cruise Manager, wooden shoe carving demonstration and Dutch folkloric entertainment
• All port charges
• Private motorcoach for all coach excursions

Prices are based on availability and can change without notice. Prices above do not include air. Prices are per cabin and include port charges for second person! Contact one of our cruise specialist and find the right European river cruise tour package for you.

Half Moon is introducing two packages to add value to a Winter getaway at one of the Caribbean’s most luxurious resorts.

Chill out with a Winter Escape* package 01/05/07 - 04/15/07
Stay at least 5 nights and receive $200 resort credit per room, daily breakfast for fully-paid adults and round trip airport transfers.

Parents get an extra break:

• Kids under 12 stay free with daily breakfast when sharing a room with two parents (maximum 2 children)
• 50% off any meal plan for children under 12
• Single Parent Rate: Single parent with children under 12, maximum two children

*These specials are capacity controlled, may not be combined with any other promotion and may be withdrawn at any time. Applies to full rack rates and new bookings only. Tax and service charge not included. Blackout dates apply.

Prices are based on availability and can change without notice. These are just just some of the packages to Jamaica.
Contact one of our cruise specialist and find the right Caribbean cruise package for you.
Be sure to ask about your American Express Membership Rewards ® Benefits.

American Express has just kicked off their new Beyond The Beach promotion for 2007. This is not a vacation package, but a promotion, anyone involved with the American Express Cards and the Membership Rewards program can take advantage of this.

1. The benefits are good for many of the Caribbean Islands and Cancun for bookings and travel dates between January 1 and December 31, 2007. Packages must be booked through many of out favoriate suppliers.

2. American Express Cardmembers eligible to receive a $100 statement credit for qualifying vacations of $3,000 or more. Benefits are only available to Cardmembers in good standing & one time per Card account per calendar year (regardless of the number of qualifying vacations booked or the number of supplementary Cards on the account).

Annual Travel Benefit is considered redeemed in the calendar year in which final payment is made on the qualifying vacation. Cardmembers having multiple accounts may only redeem one Annual Travel Benefit per vacation booking.

Both deposit and final payment must be made on an American Express® Card.

Credit will be posted to Cardmember’s account 10-14 business days after date of final payment. Cardmember agrees account may be debited $100 if vacation is canceled for any reason and the purchase price (less any applicable cancellation fees or penalties) is credited to the account.

All amounts in terms & conditions are U.S. Dollars. American Express reserves the right to withdraw or alter this benefit at anytime without advance notice.

Not valid for group bookings & may not be combinable with other promotions or savings.

3. Double Membership Rewards® points:
To be eligible to earn bonus points, you must be enrolled in the Membership Rewards® program at time of purchase of vacation package through an American Express Travel Services location in the U.S., and must charge your qualifying vacation package to an eligible, enrolled American Express® Card. Annual Program fee $40.

If you’re not a Rewards Member you can join online.
For more information visit the American Express rewards web site.

4. Included with your purchase of an American Express Vacation Package is one year (12 issues) of Travel + Leisure magazine–a $54 value. This offer is valid for new subscribers only. Offer valid in continental U.S. .

This is a brief outline and benifits can change with out notice.
American Express reserves the right to withdraw or alter this benefit at anytime without advance notice.

PACK THE KIDS, FINS AND SUNBLOCK

THE CAYMAN ISLANDS INVITES FAMILIES TO DIVE INTO SUMMER FUN WITH DISCOUNTS

Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands is offering incredible savings in the Cayman Islands this summer, Cayman Summer Splash (CSS) is one of the Caribbean’s hottest travel packages, perfect for families looking for an exciting and memorable summer vacation.

With discounted accommodations, airfare, meals and activities for kids*, every child’s dreams, whether it is exploring world class reefs or stumbling upon “secret” caves, can be realized here in the Cayman Islands.

Making an early debut at the Caribbean Hotel Associations Marketplace in Aruba today, the Summer Package is sure to generate interest in the Cayman Islands and to give it a head start in the race for summer guests.

The Hon. Minister of Tourism, Charles Clifford commented on the summer package saying,  The Cayman Island’s private sector and the DoT have again succeeded in working together to create compelling offers for what is historically the industry’s slow season. Also, Cayman Airways is to be commended for leading the way as the airline partner that offers families enticing and affordable travel.”

Highlights of the 2007 Cayman Summer Splash promotion include:

• Accommodations (hotels and condos)  Book 5 nights, pay for 4. Kids stay free in room with adult
• Airfare Cayman Airways, National Flag Carrier of the Cayman Islands Children fly 50% off with accompanying adult
• Dive 50% off diving for kids (age 12-18) when diving with a full paying adult
• Watersports and attractions   25% off beach water sports; Discounts on entrance fees to popular attractions such as Boatswain’s Beach and QE II Botanic Park
• Restaurants – Discounts on meals in participating restaurants
• Rental Cars – 15% off online rentals at Coconut Car Rentals.

By booking a Cayman Summer Splash package with Cayman Airways,
children fly 50% off the adult fare with an accompanying adult from all Cayman Airways gateway cities; and once they arrive in the Cayman Islands they receive discounts at some of the island’s top hotels and condos including:

• The Ritz-Carlton,
• Grand Cayman
• Westin Casuarina Resort & Spa
• Grand Cayman Marriott Beach Resort
• Cobalt Coast Resort & Suites
• Sunshine Suites
• Cayman Villas (Little Cayman)
• Meridian
• Aqua Bay Club
• and more.

The savings even extend to participating restaurants, providing families with deals and varied choices of cuisines, from traditional local Caymanian fare, to more exotic dishes from around the world.

Restaurants include Lone Star; Hard Rock Cafe; Castro’s Hideaway; The Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman’s Periwinkle; and the restaurant at Cobalt Coast Resort and Suites. Children eat free from the kid’s menu when accompanying a paying adult at Breezes by the Bay, Chicken! Chicken! and Cimboco.

This summer, every Cayman Summer Splash vacation package comes complete with a Cayman VIP Card for discounts on entrance fees to attractions such as Boatswain’s Beach, Atlantis Submarine underwater adventures, Jolly Roger cruises and QE II Botanic Park.

And with online booking discounts for car rentals, Cayman Summer Splash makes it easier for visitors to explore all parts of Grand Cayman.

Every summer vacation should include the thrill and adventure of water sports, and for this there are few better places than the Cayman Islands.

With a variety of water activities including windsurfing, snorkeling, sailing and diving in the spectacular waters surrounding Cayman, there is something for every member of the family. For those who prefer to stay out of the water, but still want to get a taste of Cayman s marine life, Atlantis Submarines offers an exciting underwater adventure.

Boatswain’s Beach and the Cayman Turtle Farm are also perfect for any traveler who wants the chance to pick up turtles, swim and snorkel with tropical fish, and peer into a giant predator tank to come nose to nose with sharks and eels.

And to make vacation dollars go even further, families will not only receive great discounts on a number of activities, but families who use their American Express to purchase a Summer Splash 5 night package between May 1st and September 4th will also receive an American Express $100 gift check upon check-in at their accommodations, to be used during their vacation in the Cayman Islands.

Savings for these fun-filled activities include:

• 50% off rate for children when accompanying a full fare adult at Atlantis Submarines
• 25% off an Atlantis Submarine tour for each adult accompanying a full paying adult
• 25% off entrance fee at Boatswain’s Beach and Cayman Turtle Farm
• 25% of non-motorized water sports with Red Sail Sports and Kirk Sea Tours
• 15% off all Eco-Tours with Cayman Kayaks
• 25% off digital underwater camera rentals at Cathy Church Photography
• 50% off kids (under 12) when accompanied by an adult on the Jolly Roger Sunset Cruise
• 25% off dive and snorkel gear rentals at Divers Supply
• 15% - 50% off water sports activities at Resort Sports.

Families who visit the Cayman Islands can choose from a variety of adventurous activities, or they can visit main attractions such as the famous Seven Mile Beach. This year’s Summer Splash package makes all of these activities possible for families on any type of budget, said Pilar Bush, Director of Tourism.

“With Cayman Summer Splash, everything for an exciting yet relaxing vacation is bundled into one package.

* Kids are defined as children 11 years and under.