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Caribbean SailingGrenada to Grenada | January to December | 6 NightsOn the Diamant (Schooner) | Operated by Island WindjammersThe Grenadines, a chain of over 600 islands in the Windward Islands, is considered one of the most exclusive sailing grounds in the world. Your week on board Island Windjammers' tall ship, Diamant, will introduce you to an amazing selection of the most desired ports of call, including locations unreachable by the… |
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Mother Nature Spent 30,000 Years Carving it for YouDon't Disappoint HerPromotion valid until February 26, 2010Save up to $400/cabin when you book and pay in full by Feb 26, 2010 (valid for departures in June to August, 2010) - OR - Save up to $800/cabin when you book and pay in full by Feb 26, 2010 (valid for departures in Sept to Oct, 2010) Cruise the spectacular Columbia and Snake Rivers – where… |
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Coexistence of Cultures and Faiths: A Voyage to Sacred Sites in the Aegean and Eastern MediterraneanPiraeus to Piraeus | July to July | 10 NightsOn the Corinthian II (Mega Yacht) | Operated by Travel Dynamics InternationalThree of the world’s great religions—Judaism, Christianity, and Islam—were born along the shores of the Mediterranean. Over the centuries each developed its own traditions and cultures, yet all drew upon the legacy of the great civilizations that came before them: the philosophy and science of the ancient Greeks… |
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Imperial MajestyRussiaOur St. Petersburg -- Moscow river cruise is a trip to Russia that you have dreamt of all your life. In addition to the several days of exploration and sightseeing the magnificent imperial Russian cities of St. Petersburg and Moscow, your itinerary will include picturesque and ancient Volga River cities of the… |
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Our Most Exotic Uncommon Journey Yet!Island jewels in the Indian Ocean and along the South African coastline, crowned with an unforgettable safari in BotswanaImagine combining a visit to exotic island nations of the Indian Ocean with port-hopping down the wildly beautiful South African coast, culminating in a once-in-a-lifetime game safari in Botswana. Having difficulty picturing this? Well, you won't any more. Uncommon Cruises has designed their most exciting Uncommon… |
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UglichUglich is best known as the town where Prince Dmitri, son of Ivan the Terrible, was murdered. The wooden house in which the Prince occupied and the Church of St. Demetrius memorialize this historic event. This is possibly the most charming of all Russian provinces and one of the major points of interest of the famous… |
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North African cruise: the lure of Libyan lands
By: James Bishop | January 06, 2010
Who now goes to El Alamein? There never was much there, except for a brief but memorable time during the Second World War when the British and Allied forces finally dug in between coast and desert to confront, and finally rout, the German and Italian armies. It was one of the turning points of the war and certainly to…
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SchoonerA Simply Graceful ExperienceEnjoy the serenity and camaraderie of a simpler time aboard sailing ships much like those of a century ago. The power of nature as she moves you across the water is an uplifting, almost spiritual experience. These graceful ships, propelled by wind, seem to skim across the water. Experience the thrill of sailing with a hoist of the mainsail or sit back, relax, and let the crew do the work. |
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History and AntiquityHistory Comes Alive with Each JourneyFascinated with the Civil War? Imagine visiting the historic battle grounds. Love Greek mythology? Then visit the temples and ruins built centuries ago for the Greek gods. The pages of history books jump to life as you explore fascinating historical and archeological sites firsthand. Interesting lectures and… |
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