Monday, November 15, 2010

Brazil Vacation (with optional Peru beginning)

 Day 1-Departure City
Board your flight to South America
Day 2-Arrive in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Welcome to Rio. Your Rooms are ready for immediate check-in
 Day 3-Rio De Janeiro
An included city tour takes you to bustling downtown Rio. View the Sambodromo and the Cathedral before visiting Sugar Loaf Mountain.
Day 4-Rio De Janeiro
Perhaps take a Guanabara Bay cruise.
 Day 5-Rio De Janeiro and Iguassu Falls
A flight takes you to Iguassu Falls. Spend the afternoon enjoying the magnificent panorama water falls from he Brazilian side on a guided tour.
 Day 6-Iguassu Falls
Today on the Argentine side of the Falls, ride the Ecological Jungle Train and enjoy a walking tour of this side of the Falls.
 Day 7-Iguassu Falls and Manaus
Fly to Manaus, gateway to Brazil's Amazon. Guided sightseeing shows you the opulent sites from Manaus' rubber boom, like Sao Sebastiao Square, Palacio Rio Negro, and the Opera House.
 Day 8-Manaus (Embarkation)
Embark your cruise ship, the Iberostar Grand Amazon. Stops will be made along the Amazon's Rio Solimoes, offering excursions to explore the Amazon jungle and local vegetation, see indigenous animals, and even visit local river communities. This evening, enjoy a Captain's welcome cocktail party before dinner.
 Day 9-Cruising:Rainforest Walk & Piranha Fishing
This morning, a Naturalist-guided walk through the rainforest teaches how natives subsist off the flora. You will also hear about some of the medicinal qualities each plant possesses. Keep an eye open for capuchin and howler monkeys! After an informational lecture on the region, head back out via panga and try your hand at piranha fishing. Tonight, cruise the waterways on a caiman-spotting expedition.
 Day 10-Cruising:Bird Watching & Local Home
Enjoy the sunrise over the Amazon on a bird-watching safari in search of the many endemic birds of the Janauaca Lake region. Later, visit a local home for an up-close view of how the native communities live and work. This afternoon, cruise the Amazon tributaries looking for wildlife. Your final evening on board begins with a gala dinner followed by a Brazilian Folkloric Show.
Day 11-Meeting of the Waters and Manaus
Cruise the Meeting of the Waters, where the chocolate-colored Rio Negro meets with the yellow-gray Rio Solimoes to from the mighty Amazon. For four miles the differently colored bodies of water flow side-by-side and never mix! Disembark in Manaus and transfer to the airport for your homebound flight.
 Optional Peru beginning
Day 1-board your flight to Lima
Day 2-arrive in Lima. Your included city tour focuses on Lima's rich colonial history.
Day 3-Lima-Cuzco. Fly to Cuzco, and enjoy a guided city tour before visiting Kenko and Puca Pucara.
Day 4-Cuzco. In the Sacred Valley of the Incas, learn about the importance of the alpaca(llama) at Awanakancha. Visit Pisac and Ollantaytambo.
Day 5-Cuzco and Machu Picchu. Board a train for Machu Picchu and enjoy a guided tour.
Day 6-Machu Picchu and Cuzco. Morning at leisure in Machu Picchu allows you to see the sunrise over Machu Picchu. Return to Cuzco.
Day 7-Cuzco to Lima. Fly to Lima.
Day 8-Lima to Rio De Janeiro. Fly to Rio.

Prices as low as $2,700.00 per person.
With Peru beginning as low as $4,100 per person
**all prices are subject to change and availability.
CST 2006820-10

Friday, November 12, 2010

United States Vacations Made Simple!

Call today for a different experience to some of the United States most popular cities.

Nevada

"Known as the Silver State, Nevada's greatest draw by far is its casinos, offering a wide variety of gaming, show-stopping entertainment and not-to-be rivaled nightlife. This most arid U.S. state offers cool, dry winters and a little annual rainfall. Looking to get marries? You have come to the right place with a wide array of wedding chapels, from the elegant to the intimate to the outlandish, to suit every happy couple."

California

"Its diversity allows one to explore golden opportunities at every turn. When else can you take a jog on powered sand beaches in the morning, go "star" gazing in broad daylight or hike through majestic mountain ranges? The state boasts both the highest and lowest points in the continental U.S., yet most of its vast area enjoys a warm, Mediterranean climate that is nearly idyllic year round, with mild winters and dry summers. One visit and you'll know why California is called the Golden State."

Florida

"There's no mistaking why this is called the Sunshine State. Its subtropical and tropical climate offers plenty of warm days year-round, perfect for exploring the many attractions o one of America's favorite playgrounds. Enjoy hundreds of miles of white-sand beaches, the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico, and a generous share of world-famous amusement parks enticing kids of all ages to come play."

Arizona

"Explore this land of beautiful contrasts: tranquil hideaways and cosmopolitan night life, relaxing world-class spas and challenging championship golf, sophisticated art galleries and rugged hiking trails, vast planes and towering cliffs. Arizona offers all of the Grand Canyon, one of the seven natural wonders of the world; a vacation in Arizona is as vibrant and inspiring as a purple sunset against its red-rock mountains."

Thursday, November 11, 2010

Sightseeing In Australia

"Kuranda Koala Gardens is Kuranda's newest wildlife attraction! Situated in the heart of Kuranda, this attraction gives you the opportunity to see some of Australia's most unique wildlife up close. There is a variety of wildlife for you to see including koalas, freshwater crocodiles, kangaroos and wallabies, wombats, snakes, lizards and other reptiles."
$17.00 per person
*prices are subject to change
Call today to book your next "down under" vacation!
619-464-6426 or 800-879-8635
CST 2006820-10

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

New Blog

Click on the link below to visit our 2nd Blog (Destination Weddings and Honeymoons)

Tree Hotel (Sweden)

Treehotel is located in the beautiful village of Harads, approximately 60 km south of the Arctic Circle, and one hour drive from LuleƄ, which has the largest airport in northern Sweden. Harads is a place that surrounded by forest and water and by stillness and wilderness. Here lives 600 inhabitants. We have restaurants, stores, hostel, gas station, swimming facilities, view point Klippan and a beautiful church.
Harads is located in Norrbotten in north of Sweden. Just by the valley of Lule River, approx 80 km from LuleƄ airport and 47 km upstream from Boden. It is a place that is dominated by forests and water, the serenity and wilderness. The village population are just over 600 people.

 (above) the Blue Cone
 (above) the Bird's Nest
 (above) the Cabin
 (above) the UFO
 (above) the Mirrorcube
 (above) the Tree Sauna
(above) A Room With a View

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Aussie Word of the Day

dumper-the bane of all surfers, a dumper is a large wave that tosses you around like a piece of driftwood instead of carrying you in to shore.

100th Post!

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Disney's DREAM

Families
"Make memories you'll share forever with exclusive Disney entertainment in spaces that everyone can enjoy together!"
Kids
"Sail away on oceans of imagination and live stories of real Disney magic-from private lessons with Captain Hook to dancing with Disney Princesses. Kids can even talk and interact in real time with animated Characters like Crush and Stitch in the new Disney's Oceaneer Club and Disney's Oceaneer Lab."
Tweens and Teens
"Tweens from 11 to 13 take control of the forward funnel in a private club called Edge, complete with video games, cool music, and all kinds of supervised special activities.
Everyone from 14 to 17 can enjoy the freedom to cruise in dedicated spaces like Vibe, an indoor lounge with plenty of space to relax, plus an outdoor escape that includes its own splashy fun."
Adults
"Sail away with a world of new indulgences and brand-new takes on Disney cruise favorites."
Deliciously Different Disney Dining
"On board, you'll enjoy our renowned dining experience-you keep the same servers throughout your cruise and dine in a different restaurant each night."
Exclusive Dining For Adults
Amazing Accommodations
"Designed with families in mind, each stateroom is a relaxing retreat at sea. Clever conveniences like split baths and extra storage space are enhanced by one-of-a-kind Disney innovations-like virtual portholes in inside staterooms that come with animated surprises and amazing views."
Incredible Itineraries
"Disney Dream sails 3-,4-, and 5-night Bahamian Cruises with stops in Nassau and Disney's Castaway Cay."
Call today for more information or to book your Disney Dream Cruise.
619-464-6426 or 800-879-8635 

Monday, November 8, 2010

Going to the Zoo in Spain

Located in the Casa de Campo, a large parkland on the western edge of Madrid, the Zoo-Aquarium occupies some 20 hectares. As well as the Zoo itself, there is a delphinarium, an aviary and a little farm. The Zoo is divided into geographical areas (Africa, Asia, etc). The Zoo provides route planners so as not to miss anything. There is also a "Mysterious Nature" pavilion which exhibits amphibians, reptiles and so on. The delphinarium is a large installation with a capacity for 3000 people, with dolphin shows at various times during the day. The aviary also holds birds-in-flight exhibitions, where you can get to see birds of prey, parrots and other species close up. The little farm is where children can get to see lambs, rabbits and other such animals up close. All the exhibits are to be found in gardens, which themselves can be considered in their own right to be a botanical garden, as there are over 100 different types of plants all signposted. There are also two self-service restaurants as well as a cafeteria, burger bar and various snack bars.
Only 29.99 per person. *prices are subject to change.






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