Get Out the Map April 29, 2011

The World of the Mouse
By Mike & Darlene Jordan

We get requests for travel of all kinds to destinations all over the world. We’ve sent people to Europe, Russia, Antarctica, China, and beyond. But there are vacations…and then there’s Disney.

Walt Disney and his little mouse friend opened their first theme park in Anaheim, Caliornia, in 1955. For it’s time, the hoopla around the opening of Disneyland was unparalleled. There were TV specials and movies about the “Magic Kingdom” and Disneyland was the place to go on vacation with the family.

It still is. However, unlike the Disneyland of the 50’s and 60’s, when you stayed either in the fabulous Disneyland Hotel (with a monorail train that took you to the park) or in a motel across the street and could see the park in a day or two, hotel choices, dining options, park passes, and even different parks are now part of the mix.

Of course, the addition of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, gave folks east of the Mississippi easier access to Mickey Mouse and his Magic Kingdom. This time the park had more than one hotel, campgrounds, golf courses, and shopping villages and the monorail connected them all! The opening of Epcot Center as a sister theme park in 1982 changed the game, again. Now Disney had two parks on one property. Eventually, the complex grew to three parks with the addition of Disney’s Animal Kingdom, and four with the addition of Disney Hollywood Studios, each park features its own themed hotels, dining, and recreation options.

Meanwhile, a new theme park opened on the California side, Disney’s California Adventure. Three hotels were added along with a shopping area, Downtown Disney.

We mention all of this because a Disneyland or Disney World vacation now requires a considerable amount of planning.

For example, let’s say you want to take the family on a trip to Walt Disney World. First of all, how much time do you have? One day is not enough (And who’d want to fly across the country to spend one day at an amusement park?) Let’s say 5 days.

Next, where would you like to stay? There are no fewer than sixteen Disney hotels of varying price and theme on the resort itself.

How many of the parks would you like to visit? All of the parks have unlimited ride passes, but separate admission fees. However, you can buy a Disney “Park-Hopper Pass” good for however many days you’d like to…well…hop.

Food is an issue on any vacation, and Disney does food right…there are literally dozens of restaurants in all of Disney’s parks. You can get a special meal plan (priced for both kids and adults) featuring variations on the number of meals included during your stay. If you’ll be traveling with small children, you’ll probably want to include at least one “Character Breakfast,” where your kids will have the option of sitting down to dine with their favorite Disney character.

And, don’t forget a Disney Character call! You can arrange to have your youngster’s favorite character call them on the phone a few days before you arrive. Imagine Mickey himself telling your youngster how much he’s looking forward to seeing them when you arrive at the resort!

A family trip to Disneyland or Disney World really is a vacation of a lifetime, but without advance planning, you may waste a lot of valuable time at the resort trying to figure out what to do next.
So we advise what we always advise…see a travel agent for help and “know before you go.”

Next week…another Disney option…Disney Cruise Lines. Yes, you can cruise with Mickey, too!

Until next time…get out the map!

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Mike and Darlene Jordan are franchisees of CruiseOne, and are based in Southern Colorado. You can contact them at 800-267-7613 or by email at mjordan@cruiseone.com.

Mike and Darlene’s Weekly DEAL- April 29, 2011

Good Afternoon, Everyone, and Happy Friday!

We’ve just received advance notice of a Royal Caribbean WOW sale, and wanted to share that information with you today. That way, you’ll have a few days to plan and give us a call to let us know what great cruise you want to book to take advantage of this great offer!

Royal Caribbean is offering shipboard credit and reduced deposits for any cruise booked on May 3rd or 4th for itineraries that depart after August 1st, 2011. That opens up a whole WORLD of choices for you, because this offer includes cruise tours too! You could book your Alaska cruise tour for next year and get onboard credit and pay a lower deposit, or you could book a European cruise tour for this fall or next year…or a longer cruise with a domestic OR international departure. The WORLD is your oyster!

Here’s the DEAL: Call us at 1-800-267-7613 NOW to book your cruise next Tuesday or Wednesday for any time after August 1st, 2011. For cruises of between 3 and 5 nights, you’ll receive $50 per stateroom in shipboard credit, and you’ll only pay 50% of the normal deposit. Book a cruise for 6 to 9 nights and your shipboard credit jumps to $100 per stateroom, and for any cruise of 10 nights or longer, you’ll receive $200 in shipboard credit-regardless of the stateroom category you choose!

Here’s a great example of a cruise you could book for this December. Why not give your family members an EXPERIENCE instead of a sweater this year?

Royal Caribbean Intl-Explorer of the Seas

10-Night Eastern Caribbean, Cape Liberty R/T
Thu 12/01/11 Cape Liberty, New Jersey – Embarkation – 05:00 PM
Times are subject to change

Fri 12/02/11 At Sea

Sat 12/03/11 At Sea

Sun 12/04/11 At Sea

Mon 12/05/11 Philipsburg, St. Maarten – Docked
08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Tue 12/06/11 St. Thomas, USVI – Docked
08:00 AM – 05:00 PM

Wed 12/07/11 San Juan, Puerto Rico – Docked
07:00 AM – 01:00 PM

Thu 12/08/11 Labadee, Haiti – Docked
08:00 AM – 04:00 PM

Fri 12/09/11 At Sea

Sat 12/10/11 At Sea

Sun 12/11/11 Cape Liberty, New Jersey – Disembarkation – 08:00 AM
Times are subject to change

We’ve sailed aboard the Explorerer’s sister ship, the Mariner of the Seas, and loved it. These Voyager class ships are beautiful, and this would be a great time to sail the Caribbean…when it’s cold in almost every place in the U.S. Yes, there are lots of sea days…think of the books you could read. Not to mention the spa time, work-out time (in a free, state-of-the-art gym) time to socialize and make new friends, dance, play in the casino, take in a show or 3 or 4, you will NOT have time to be bored!

Now-check out these fares*! Interior staterooms on this 10-night cruise start at only $710.92, and that INCLUDES port fees and tax! Ocean views start at $910.92, and you can book a balcony stateroom for only $1410.92, and any category will receive that $200 in shipboard credit.

We’ve taken a look a other itineraries, and there are really great DEALs for Mediterranean cruises this fall, if that’s on your bucket list, give us a call at 1-800-267-7613 and we’ll talk!

Until then, have a great weekend!

Darlene & Mike
http://www.kdscruisesandtours.com
Mike and Darlene Jordan are franchisees of CruiseOne, and are based in Southern Colorado. You can contact them at 800-267-7613 or by email at mjordan@cruiseone.com.

*Fares INCLUDE port fees and tax and are based on double occupancy. Fares are subject to change and availability. Airfare, transfers and travel insurance are additional.

Mike and Darlene’s Weekly DEAL-4/22/2011

Good Morning Everyone, and a very Blessed Good Friday to you all!

The week we’re staying in the USA, but we’re still offering an exotic destination: #Hawaii! This is a place we love and have visited more than once, so this morning, our conversation was focused on “which island would you choose if you only had time to visit one?” Our choice was the Big Island, Hawaii, and for good reason…ALL of the islands of Hawaii are beautiful, offer gorgeous beaches, waterfalls, rain forests, shopping, and great food (except maybe the poi), but only ONE has Volcano National Park, and that’s the Big Island!

It’s the ideal vacation destination, with a perfect climate and stunning beauty at every turn, it IS paradise! The Island of Hawaii is commonly referred to as “The Big Island” to help differentiate it from the state of Hawaii. But this name is appropriate for another reason; it is nearly twice as large as all the other islands in the state combined.

Reflecting the island’s natural diversity, Hawaii’s population is a mix of individual cultures interacting while still retaining their own unique qualities. Its warm and sunny western coast and tropical Hilo with waterfalls and valleys have made Hawaii and tourism synonymous. Until not so long ago, only the wealthy could afford the long voyage to this remote Pacific Ocean locale. But today, Hawaii is much more accessible, and here’s a great DEAL for you!

You can stay at the 4-star Hilton Waikoloa Village for 4 nights starting at an affordable $515* per person, and that INCLUDES a midsize rental car & lei greeting. Save 25% on this fabulous destination. Airfare is additional.

We’ve stayed at this property, and LOVED it! Here is some info to help you decide:

This elegant resort set on 62 acres features freshwater pools with water slides and Jacuzzis, a saltwater lagoon with snorkeling, European Spa, a Dolphin Learning Center and more!

Setting & Ambience: This property on Waiulua Bay has a lively atmosphere that helped it earn the rating as the #1 family resort in Hawaii for 2006 in Travel + Leisure Family magazine. Trams and mahogany cabin cruisers shuttle you around the spacious grounds.

Accommodations: Each of the 1,240 rooms and suites has a private lanai with an ocean, garden, mountain, or golf course view, air-conditioning, cable TV, a coffee maker, a mini-bar, an iron and an ironing board, and a hairdryer. The accommodations are in 3 towers. TIP: Lagoon Tower, close to the large pool, is a good choice for families, while Ocean Tower is best for those preferring a more tranquil stay.

Dining & Entertainment: There are 9 restaurants and a dinner show and luau. Donatoni’s prepares fine Northern Italian cuisine, Kamuela Provision Company serves steaks and seafood accompanied by live guitar music, and both received the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator magazine in 2006. Stop by the casually elegant Malolo Lounge for a cocktail and some live jazz sessions.

Recreation: Take your turn on the largest on-site pool’s 175-foot twisting waterslide, watch your kids have fun in the children’s pool, and finally retreat to the serenity of the adults-only pool. There’s a fitness center and spa, where you can do aerobics and have a restorative massage. Practice your serve on 8 tennis courts and your swing on two 18-hole golf courses and a putting green. The resort’s $7 million international art collection is on display along the museum walkway.

Swimming With Dolphins: Learn about and interact with these friendly aquatic mammals at the Dolphin Quest Learning Lagoon.

Sounds awesome, doesn’t it??? And it’s a great DEAL, but this offer must be booked by April 30th and is good for travel dates between April 18th, 2011 and Dec 19th, 2011. Prices may vary based on the date of travel, and this offer is subject to availability, so don’t wait, give us a call TODAY at 1-800-267-7613 and book your dream trip to paradise!

Until then, have a great weekend, and Happy Easter!

Darlene & Mike
http://www.mjordan.cruiseone.com
1-800-267-7613
kdscruises@gojade.org

*Prices are based on double occupancy, and may vary depending on date booked. Airfare is additional.

Get Out the Map 4/21/2011
In the footprints of #Darwin

By Mike & Darlene Jordan

We talk to a lot of people about cruising, and most can’t wait to board their ship and start enjoying the relaxing ocean, the sun, and all of the things that go along with that “Love Boat” experience.

We do, however, occasionally talk to someone who couldn’t care less about the sun & fun aspect of cruising but want unique places to visit with a historical and/or natural experience that they believe can only be achieved on a land vacation.
What they’re looking for is what we call an “excursion cruise.” This can be anything from a cruise up the #Amazon to a trip to #Antarctica aboard special arctic vessels or to places where only small ships with limited passenger capacity can go.

One of the most well known of the excursion-type trips is a visit to the unique islands known as the #Galapagos.

No matter what you think of Charles Darwin’s theories, his stop at the Galapagos certainly did change the world, and visiting this unique and isolated ecosystem is on the “bucket list” of many a world traveler—including us.

Located about 500 miles off of the coast of #Ecuador in the Pacific, the Galapagos consist of 15 main islands and three smaller islands plus 107 rocks and islets. The attraction to this archipelago isn’t so much the islands themselves; this is not a beach destination. Rather it’s the unique species of animal and plant life seen only in this one isolated portion of the globe that draw #eco-tourists by the thousands.

Perhaps the best known of the islands’ animals is the Galapagos tortoise. These giant creatures are the largest living species of tortoise and can live to be over 200 years old and grow to over 880 pounds and 6 feet long. Also widely known are the blue footed Booby, the Galapagos penguin, the only living tropical penguin, and many others.

On one of the most popular Galapagos cruises, travelers to the Galapagos arrive on the island of #Baltra by air from #Quito, Ecuador, and are transported to the Celebrity Expedition, more like a mega-#yacht than a cruise ship carrying a maximum of 92 passengers for an all-inclusive experience, including meals, most beverages, wines, room service gratuities, and shore excursions on the islands with a certified naturalist. The ship sails a 7 night itinerary that features as many as two to three islands per day, each featuring its own unique animal and plant life. The atmosphere is casual…no formal nights on this trip. Unlike almost every other cruise we’ve taken, shorts and a golf shirt are perfectly fine in the dining room for dinner. This is truly a cruise for people (like us) who can’t get enough viewing of wildlife in its natural habitat.

Now, when we take this trip (and we will) there’s no way we’ll go all the way down to the Equator and not visit the other attraction that’s so close to this area. We’ll definitely add a visit to #Peru and the ancient ruins of #Machu Picchu. This excursion can be added following the Galapagos cruise and includes one or two days in #Lima, Peru, three days in #Cuzco, and transportation to and from #Urubamba Valley, the sacred valley of the #Incas, and the Orient Express Hiram Bingham train to and from Machu Picchu.

Truly, we’ve seen these things on the TV nature and travel shows and can’t wait to see them up close for ourselves.

Unfortunately, we’ll have to. There are so many places and so little time.

But, we’ll get there.
Until next time…get out the map!

Mike and Darlene Jordan are franchisees of CruiseOne, and are based in Southern Colorado. You can contact them at 800-267-7613 or by email at mjordan@cruiseone.com.

Mike and Darlene’s Weekly DEAL! 4/15/2011

Good Morning, Everyone, and Happy Friday!

One of the most common questions we get when people call about a cruise is, “Do you have any great last minute deals?” So, when we started publishing the Weekly DEAL, we promised that we’d have some phenomenal LAST MINUTE deals from time to time.

Well, if you’re serious about last minute deals…START PACKING! We’ve got a great one from #Princess Cruises aboard the beautiful #Coral Princess! This trip is a FULL #Panama Canal transit from #Acapulco, Mexico, to #Fort Lauderdale! We took the reverse of this trip just a couple of years ago aboard the Coral’s sister ship, the Island Princess, and it was one of the best cruises we’ve ever taken!

Don’t wait…this trip sails just 9 days from today! Here’s the itinerary:

Princess Cruises Coral Princess

10-Night Panama Canal, Acapulco to Fort Lauderdale

Sun 04/24/11 Acapulco, Mexico – Embark – Time subject to change 08:00 PM

Mon 04/25/11 #Huatulco, Mexico 10:00 AM to
04:00 PM

Tue 04/26/11 At Sea

Wed 04/27/11 San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua
08:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Thu 04/28/11 Puntarenas (Caldera), Costa Rica
07:00 AM to 07:00 PM

Fri 04/29/11 At Sea

Sat 04/30/11 Panama Canal 05:00 AM to 04:30 PM

Sat 04/30/11 Colon, Panama 05:00 PM to 08:00 PM

Sun 05/01/11 At Sea

Mon 05/02/11 Ocho Rios, Jamaica
09:00 AM to 04:00 PM

Tue 05/03/11 At Sea

Wed 05/04/11
Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida – Disembark – Time subject to change
07:00 AM

If you’ve ever wanted to sail through the Panama Canal…NOW’S YOUR CHANCE! Interior stateroom guarantees (you’ll be assigned a room after booking) start at an unbelievable $499 per person, plus tax. Now, the tax is a little higher on Canal transits, but at $235.59 for all categories, it brings your interior cruise cost to $734.59 per person…STILL an incredible deal on the Canal. Ocean View rooms (unobstructed) start at just $699 plus tax, and you can sail in a stateroom with your own private balcony for just $799 plus tax!

There’s no catch, except that it’s subject to availability, and the offer expires on April 20. We checked availability at the time of this writing and there were guarantees available in all 3 categories. Because this trip is so close, non-refundable full payment is due at the time of reservation.

Prices do not include airfare, transfers, or insurance, and the cruise line reserves the right to impose a fuel surcharge of up to $9 per person per day (unlikely at this late date).

So…it’s time for those of you who wanted a “last minute deal” to give us a call at 1-800-267-7613 for all of the details. But don’t wait! Availability is LIMITED.

Have a great weekend planning for this fantastic trip!

Mike & Darlene
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Mike and Darlene’s Weekly DEAL-4/8/2011

Good Morning Everyone, and Happy Friday!

We’re continuing on our River Cruise theme with a special offer from #AMA Waterways. This is a #river-cruise company that offers elegant service, great cuisine and unforgettable itineraries.

It’s one of those unforgettable itineraries that caught our eye, and we wanted to share it with you. We’ve edited it for brevity, please call us at 1-800-267-7613 and we’ll be happy to share ALL of the details of this incredible trip.

#Vietnam, #Cambodia & the Riches of the #Mekong (Cruise Only)

7 Days – Enjoy a 7-night Mekong river cruise through Vietnam & Cambodia

Detailed Itinerary:

DAY 1, #SIEM REAP – TONLE SAP LAKE/EMBARKATION – KAMPONG CHHNANG

Welcome aboard your luxurious vessel, moored at Tonle Sap Lake. Meet your fellow travelers as you cruise to Kampong Chhnang. The ship moors overnight. (D)

DAY 2, KAMPONG CHHNANG – KAMPONG TRALACH-OUDONG.

After breakfast, enjoy excursions that offer lakeside wetlands, a stunning variety of birdlife, an oxcart ride from the river bank through the countryside to the beautiful Wat Kapong Tralach Pleu, then it’s on towards the village of Chong Koh. (B,L,D)

DAY 3, CHONG KOH- #PHNOM PENH

Enjoy a leisurely walk before your vessel departs for Phnom Penh, the capital of Cambodia. An afternoon walking tour provides an orientation to this spectacular city. The vessel moors overnight in Phnom Penh. (B,L,D)

DAY 4, PHNOM PENH

A morning tour explores the highlights of Cambodia’s capital city. Visit the Royal Palace and the spectacular Silver Pagoda. The National Museum is another highlight, with outstanding displays of Khmer crafts. An overnight on the waterfront provides an opportunity to dine in one of many nearby restaurants and experience Phnom Penh’s vibrant nightlife, should passengers so choose. (B,L,D)

DAY 5, PHNOM PENH – BORDER CROSSING – TAN CHAU, VIETNAM

Spend a day cruising the Mekong River and crossing the border into Vietnam. Your vessel moors at the small town of Tan Chau, Vietnam. (B,L,D)

DAY 6, TAN CHAU – SA DEC

After breakfast, transfer to small boats, which will navigate through narrow channels to visit an evergreen island. Back ashore, a traditional “xe-loi” (trishaw) awaits to transport you around Tan Chau. In the afternoon, your vessel cruises downstream to Sa Dec, where it will moor overnight. (B,L,D)

DAY 7, SA DEC – XEO QUYT – CAI BE

Your last day will be filled with tours, museums, scenery and more, followed by a sumptuous Farewell Dinner. (B,L,D)

DAY 8, #HO CHI MINH CITY – DISEMBARK

Your cruise comes to an end as the ship docks at My Tho Port, followed by a motor coach transfer to #Saigon.

STARTING FROM $1549* PER PERSON – CRUISE ONLY – If booked by April 30th, 2011. (Subject to availability)

Cruise Embarkation Dates: Sep. 5, 19 & Dec. 12, 2011 – AND, a great land tour extension can be added to this cruise for a really in-depth exploration of this amazing part of our world. Don’t wait-space is limited, these ships are beautiful, but not large! Call us today at 1-800-267-7613, and we’ll get to work securing your space!

Until then, have a great weekend!

Darlene & Mike
1-800-267-7613
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*Airfare, taxes and fuel surcharges, port charges of $98 per person insurance and gratuities are additional.

Get Out the Map

Deep Thoughts
By Mike & Darlene Jordan

Over the past few months, some things of interest have come to mind, but not enough for a whole column. So, here are some deep thoughts and observations…
We’ve written before about booking early to get the best deals on #cruises and tours. The transatlantic sailing of the #Royal Caribbean #Mariner of the Seas in late October is a good example. We’ll be on this trip and opened a group on this ship several months ago. We thought the price was pretty good, then…now it looks great. The group deadline has passed, and our unsold space was recalled. The ship is almost sold out now and the prices are almost double what we were holding for our group.
We’re not just blowing smoke when we say, “Book early.”
Here’s another thought, though. If you’re shopping for a trip that’s fairly far into the future and you think the price is too high and availability is tight, here’s an option: check on the prices and availability again when there are only 75 days left before the ship or tour leaves. Most #cruises require the trip to be paid in full by 75 days out. When it’s time to pony up the money is when many people drop out and take a refund on their deposit. The bad news? You won’t have the option of placing a deposit. The entire amount of the trip will be due when you make your reservation. Still, you could be saving some money.
Every so often we’ll get a call from someone who is traveling alone. Unfortunately, many of them are very surprised to find that #single travel can be expensive. Most cruises and tours are priced based on double occupancy. That means the price per person is based on having two people in the room. Another way to look at it is that a cruise cabin or space in a tour costs, say, $1,000 whether there are two people in the room, or just one. They’ll advertise the price as $500 per person, but they’re going to get $1,000 for the room, no matter what.
The extra that singles have to pay is called the “single supplement” in cruise parlance, and sometimes, if a cruise isn’t selling well on a particular date, the cruise line will reduce the supplement from the usual 100% down to 75%, 50%, or may even eliminate it all together. If your travel dates are flexible, ask your travel agent to search for cruises with a reduced single supplement.
Occasionally, a cruise line will offer a single “share” option. In that case, a person books as a single and the cruise line will put another single of the same sex in the room with them. This is fine if you don’t mind rooming with a total stranger. The good news is that finding the roommate is the cruise line’s job. If they fail, the traveler who’s already booked sails alone for the much lower double occupancy fare.
Another way to save money on travel, especially cruises and tours, is to find at least 7 other couples or families to travel with you. If you do, your travel agent can help you set up a group that could earn you and your friends some extra amenities for traveling together. Group rates are often lower than the regular fare, or groups at least get extras that individuals have to pay for, like a bottle of wine or hors d’oeuvres at embarkation, private onboard cocktail parties, etc. As the tour organizer, you could even earn a free cabin! If your trip will be a land tour, you may even get these amenities for as few as 5 couples! Plus, traveling with a group of friends is the most fun of all!
Well…unless you’re on your honeymoon. That’s a whole ‘nother kettle of fish.

Until next time…get out the map!

Mike and Darlene Jordan are franchisees of CruiseOne, and are based in Southern Colorado. You can contact them at 800-267-7613 or by email at mjordan@cruiseone.com.

Mike and Darlene’s Weekly DEAL

Good Morning Everyone, and Happy Friday!

We’d like to welcome our new subscribers; we hope you enjoy our newsletter!

Our featured #cruise today offers a beautiful itinerary aboard #Uniworld’s River Queen. We’ve sailed aboard this ship, and she’s the only river ship afloat that offers a fireplace in the lounge! It’s a great place to congregate in the evening, meeting fellow travelers, and discussing the day’s adventures.

We’ve chosen a spring date for special savings, and because we enjoy traveling before “high-season” starts, when it’s a little less crowded, and still cool enough to enjoy a good brisk walk through town. Other dates are available, let us know if a different date will work better for you, and we’ll check pricing and availability.

The DEAL today is the May 12, 2011, 13-day “Legendary #Rhine and Moselle” cruise, from #Basel, Switzerland to #Amsterdam, the #Netherlands, visiting five amazing countries – the Netherlands, #Germany, #Luxembourg, #France, and #Switzerland all rich in #UNESCO World Heritage sites. Here is a list of some of the great features of a Uniworld River cruise:

Cruise Highlights include:

-All meals onboard, prepared using the finest and freshest ingredients

-Complimentary fine European wines, choice of beer, and soft drinks during dinner onboard; bottled water in your stateroom; and 24-hour specialty coffee and tea bar

-12 shore excursions, fully hosted by English-speaking local guides

-Use of bicycles

-Signature Lecture: “The Roman Empire along the Rhine and Moselle”

-Captain’s Welcome Gala and Farewell Dinner

-All transfers on arrival and departure days
-(subject to transfer guidelines)

-12-night cruise in a river view stateroom on the regal River Queen

-12 breakfasts, 11 lunches, 12 dinners

-State-of-the-art Quietvox portable audio headset system on all shore excursions

-Captivating onboard local entertainment

-Exclusive Epicurean Adventurer Program

Program includes: Wine tasting in Ediger-Eller and Bernkastel | Black Forest chocolate cake-baking demonstration and tasting | Special wine and food pairing dinner

An experienced Cruise Manager and attentive, all English-speaking staff

Spring Savings: SAVE $500 per couple on select 2011 Europe Boutique River Cruises

Book and deposit at time of reservation to SAVE $500 per couple off select cruise itineraries. This offer expires April 30, 2011.

Fares for the May 12th sail date start at $4596.00* per person, including port fees and tax. Deduct your $250 per person savings, and that goes down to $4346.00! And remember, that includes a hosted shore-excursion, EVERY DAY on your cruise, and all of the other features listed above! A list of the daily activities would make this article way too long, but please let us know if you’d like to see it, we’ll be happy to send it along to you.

There are upgrades available starting at $275 per person, but space is very limited, so don’t wait…call us ASAP at 1-800-267-7613, and experience the greatest way to see Europe! And tell your friends! They’ll love you for it!

Until then, have a wonderful weekend,

Darlene & Mike
http://ping.fm/sywwq
kdscruises@gojade.org
1-800-267-7613

*Fares are based on double occupancy, include port fees and tax, and are subject to change and availability. Airfare, transfers and insurance are additional.