We're back! And what a wonderful time we had together... laughing, dancing, and enjoying each others company. The "Zaandam" was beautiful with it's music theme, gorgeous theater and staterooms. We spent a lot of time in the piano bar playing "Name that Tune", and a small group of us gals did win on one night!
Catalina Island was our first stop on the Pacific Coastal itinerary. Always a fun place to be. We walked along the marina, stopped in all the shops, bought ice cream cones and lattes. After Catalina we spent two days at sea, and I will say the seas were a little on the rough side. But a sea-sick pill with lunch and dinner, and all was great! Astoria, Oregon was the next stop where we spent the afternoon at their annual Seafood and Wine Festival. We were SO lucky to be there on that weekend. We ate oysters (well, I didn't), amazing melty fresh crab sandwiches, tasted wine from all over Oregon and bought some fun things to bring home. The next day brought us to Victoria, BC and the always lovely Butchart Gardens. If you have not been there, it is an absolute MUST-SEE on your next visit into Victoria. Not only is the history of the gardens very interesting, but the many gardens are filled with gorgeous flowers and colors. We also enjoyed a wonderful high-tea! And of course you can always get your high-tea at the Empress hotel as well as the gardens!
The end of our journey brought us to Vancouver where we hopped on a motorcoach down to Seattle. For some of us, Seattle is home, and others onto other parts of the country.
I hope you join us next year for the 10th year in a row of the Great Girls Getaway. We are doing some preliminary planning but are focused on the Caribbean so pack your sun screen and join the fun!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Book an Oceanview... Get a Balcony!
A great deal to throw out there for all you last minute cruisers!!
Book on the Carnival Miracle sailings to the Caribbean through May and June, and get a balcony stateroom for an oceanview price. Not bad!
Give us a call to take advantage of this. Space is limited!
Book on the Carnival Miracle sailings to the Caribbean through May and June, and get a balcony stateroom for an oceanview price. Not bad!
Give us a call to take advantage of this. Space is limited!
Monday, April 12, 2010
Voyages to Antiquity
If you have a passion for ancient Rome, classical Greece the Byzantine Empire or other past Mediterranean civilizations, check out the new premium line, Voyages to Antiquity.
Created for an in-depth exploration of the Mediterranean, this premium line should appeal to all you well-educated cruisers for whom ancient sites are the ultimate vacation draw.
Voyages to Antiquity's itineraries encompass the Mediterranean, Aegean and Adriatic seas with port calls in Greece, Italy, Sicily, Albania and Croatia. Others focus on North Africa and the Holy Land. And new for 2011 - Black Sea itineraries!
Two weeks in length for 2010, the itineraries were designed by the cruise line's staff in conjunction with such renowned historians as author Lord John Julius Norwich. On one of their cruises, you might stroll through ancient Carthage in Tunisia, visit well-preserved Greek Temples or explore remote Roman ruins at Palmrya, Syria or Baalbek, Lebanon.
The ship capacity is 380 guests for a more intimate and small-ship experience. The new configuration onboard includes suites, junior suites and staterooms with and without balconies. The staterooms start at 130-215 sqft, and 275 sqft for balcony staterooms. Junior Suites are 300 sqft, while Owner's Suites have 500 sqft of space.
All dining venues have open seating. Offering Continental cuisine with regional food and wine on every itinerary, the Marco Polo restaurant serves lunch with dinner. It has full waiter service and casual, country-club elegance, although a jacket is suggested for gentlemen at dinner.
Terrace Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating and has a grill, buffet and a wine/aperitif bar. In the evening, Tapas on the Terrace replicates a Mediterranean bistro. Guests also enjoy afternoon tea and room service, as well as late-night snacks in two bars.
A robust onboard lecture program boasts renowned historians, archaeological experts and food and wine aficionados.
This ship has no formal night, disco or casino. For fun onboard, guests might peruse a well-stocked library, take a pool dip, email friends from the Internet Cafe, work out in the gym, listen to music, experience a top-deck yoga class or luxuriate in the spa!
While Aegean Odyssey is a mid-sized ship, it's small enough to easily navigate around the scenic islands of the Adriatic and Mediterranean and transit Greece's Corinth Canal. Most shore excursions are included in the fare as well.
This cruise experience will definitely be a life-enhancer for you, and allow you to get up close and personal with the ruins and villages where history was made.
Created for an in-depth exploration of the Mediterranean, this premium line should appeal to all you well-educated cruisers for whom ancient sites are the ultimate vacation draw.
Voyages to Antiquity's itineraries encompass the Mediterranean, Aegean and Adriatic seas with port calls in Greece, Italy, Sicily, Albania and Croatia. Others focus on North Africa and the Holy Land. And new for 2011 - Black Sea itineraries!
Two weeks in length for 2010, the itineraries were designed by the cruise line's staff in conjunction with such renowned historians as author Lord John Julius Norwich. On one of their cruises, you might stroll through ancient Carthage in Tunisia, visit well-preserved Greek Temples or explore remote Roman ruins at Palmrya, Syria or Baalbek, Lebanon.
The ship capacity is 380 guests for a more intimate and small-ship experience. The new configuration onboard includes suites, junior suites and staterooms with and without balconies. The staterooms start at 130-215 sqft, and 275 sqft for balcony staterooms. Junior Suites are 300 sqft, while Owner's Suites have 500 sqft of space.
All dining venues have open seating. Offering Continental cuisine with regional food and wine on every itinerary, the Marco Polo restaurant serves lunch with dinner. It has full waiter service and casual, country-club elegance, although a jacket is suggested for gentlemen at dinner.
Terrace Cafe serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with indoor and outdoor seating and has a grill, buffet and a wine/aperitif bar. In the evening, Tapas on the Terrace replicates a Mediterranean bistro. Guests also enjoy afternoon tea and room service, as well as late-night snacks in two bars.
A robust onboard lecture program boasts renowned historians, archaeological experts and food and wine aficionados.
This ship has no formal night, disco or casino. For fun onboard, guests might peruse a well-stocked library, take a pool dip, email friends from the Internet Cafe, work out in the gym, listen to music, experience a top-deck yoga class or luxuriate in the spa!
While Aegean Odyssey is a mid-sized ship, it's small enough to easily navigate around the scenic islands of the Adriatic and Mediterranean and transit Greece's Corinth Canal. Most shore excursions are included in the fare as well.
This cruise experience will definitely be a life-enhancer for you, and allow you to get up close and personal with the ruins and villages where history was made.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
KIDS SAIL FREE ON DISNEY - SELECT DATES
On select Northern European cruises this summer, kids 17 and under can sail... FREE!
Take your kids to visit the lands where The Little Mermaid, Cinderella and Snow White were imagined!
If you can depart as early as June, than this is the deal for you! I know not everyone can make cruise vacation plans with such short notice, but let us know if you can!!
The dates are June 12th and June 24th of 2010, for 12-nights.
Take your kids to visit the lands where The Little Mermaid, Cinderella and Snow White were imagined!
If you can depart as early as June, than this is the deal for you! I know not everyone can make cruise vacation plans with such short notice, but let us know if you can!!
The dates are June 12th and June 24th of 2010, for 12-nights.
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