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Heavenly Father, look down on us, your humble obedient tourist servants, who are doomed to travel this earth, taking photographs, mailing postcards, buying souvenirs and walking around in drip-dry underwear. 

We beseech you Lord, to see that our vessel is not attacked by pirates, our luggage is not lost and our overweight baggage goes unnoticed.

Protect us from surly and unscrupulous taxi drivers and of course unlicensed English speaking guides.

Give us divine guidance in the selection of our cruise ships that we many find our reservation honoured, our cabins made up and hot water running from the tap and shower.

We pray that the telephones work and that the operators speak our tongue and that there is no mail waiting from our children which would force us to cancel the rest of our voyage.

Lead us Dear Lord to good, inexpensive restaurants where the food is superb, the waiters are friendly and the wine is included.

Give us the wisdom to tip mercifully in currrencies we do not understand.  Forgive us for under tipping out of ignorance and over tipping out of fear.  Make the natives love us for what we are and not for what we can contribute to their worldy goods.

Grant us the strength to visit the museums, the cathedrals, the palaces and the castles listed as "musts" and if per chance we skip a historic monument to take a nap after lunch, have mercy on us for our flesh is  weak.

FOR THE HUSBANDS: Dear God, keep our wives from shopping sprees and protect them from "bargains" they do not need or I hardly can afford.  Lead them not into temptation, for they know not what they do.

FOR THE WIVES:  Almighty Father, save our husbands from making fools of themselves in cafes and nightclubs, but do not forgive them their trespass, for they know exactly what they are doing.

When our voyage is over and we return to our loved ones, grant us the favour of finding someone who will look at our self made videos and listen to our stories so that our lives as tourists will not have been in vain.

Amen!

The diverse landscape of Europe holds a lifetime of unique experiences. And the Holland America Line 2010 Europe cruising season offers more opportunities to explore every corner of this heritage-rich continent.

Click here for a variety of itineraries, rates, terms and conditions and sail Europe with Holland America in 2010!

Starting in 2010, the newly-enhanced flagship, ms Rotterdam, will sail roundtrip from Seattle on a 7-Day Alaskan Explorer itinerary that lets you see more of less-traveled Alaska plus plenty of glacier viewing opportunities. At the center of this itinerary is the impressive Hubbard Glacier, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Alaska's most sought-after cruise experiences.

7 Day Alaskan Explorer cruises from $649 pp (ocean view)

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For more than 60 years Holland America Line has offered the finest selection of Alaska & Yukon vacations!

Travel to a world where experience shows in each carefully chosen detail. Holland America's award-winning crew delivers gracious service aboard premium, mid-sized ships built for Alaska cruising. Enjoy dramatic vistas from the open-view bows or breathe in the grandeur of Alaska from your own private verandah.

Click here to explore 2010 Alaska Cruise and Cruisetour Itineraries, prices, terms and conditions.

2010 Grand World Voyages - Book Now!                                                    Luxurious days at sea, explorations of iconic cities and remote destinations, new friendships and superb service - Holland America Line invites you on a Grand World Voyage!

Click here for Air Inclusive Fares on exciting Grand Voyage segments aboard the ms Amsterdam!

2010 Southern Hemisphere Cruise

When you head south of South of the Border you enter a world where nature is raw and powerful, and "civilization" can mean anything from ancient Mayan cities to colonial towns or dazzling modern cities. Travel up the Amazon River to the rubber capital of Manaus. Gaze out at majestic Iguazú Falls, the largest curtain of water in the world. Explore Patagonia with its spectacular landscapes and head farther south still, to Antarctica and the domain of penguins and brave adventurers like Ernest Shackleton. All this plus vibrant cities like Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro.

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Australia & New Zealand Cruises

The haunting sounds of a didgeridoo. The heart-stopping beauty of a magical fjord. The intoxicating appeal of a South Seas island. With the leisure of 14- to 69-days, you'll visit more ports of call from "must-sees" like Sydney and Auckland to rare visits to unique places like Picton and Tasmania.

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"NEW" 7 DAY BERMUDA CRUISE (SUNDAY DEPARTURES) - BEGINNING APRIL 25, 2010

Holland America Line will be the only major cruise line to go to both Hamilton and St George and will be overnighting in both ports. 

• St George -  St. George was founded in 1609 is a UNESCO world heritage site and is the second oldest settlement in North America next to Jamestown. 

• Hamilton - The ms Veendam will essentially be docking at Hamilton’s front door.  Evidently this is quite a navigational feat and something that larger ships cannot perform..  The streets of Hamilton will be closed down to allow only pedestrian traffic and further enhance the wonderful Bermuda experience. 

Love is different things to different people ... but few venues will rival the romance of a Holland America Line Wedding Cruise. 

An onboard Wedding Consultant will handle all the details so that you can relax and indulge and be at your very best for the ceremony ...

- On your own Holland America Private Verandah

- On your own Private Island

- In a land far, far away 

Click here for more details or contact one of our Wedding Consultants today!

With Oceania Cruises you can explore many new and exotic destinations that invite you to experience their allure for the first time. From the rich tapestry of the sun-splashed Mediterranean to the majestic grandeur of Scandinavia, each intriguing locale promises to delight.

Up to $2000 Price Reductions ~  2 for 1 Cruise Fares ~ FREE Airfare

Must book by March 31, 2010 to take advantage of these savings!

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Book a Rocky Mountaineer rail vacation of 7 nights or more by March 12, 2010 and extend your stay with a FREE additional hotel night in Vancouver plus a FREE excursion such as whale watching, a floatplane tour, a Vancouver Island getaway including Butchart Gardens, or a Whistler journey on the Sea to Sky Climb.

MUST BOOK BEFORE MARCH 12, 2010! 

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These cruise-and-stay programs are incredibly popular, and with good reason. Imagine combining a relaxing cruise with some of the most beautiful scenery in the Mediterranean, plus a stay in historic Athens!

BOOK BEFORE MAR 31, 2010 & SAVE UP TO $1160 COUPLE ON SELECT 2010 GLOBUS CRUISE-TOUR VACATIONS! 

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You know what they say about the early bird … with Holland America Line's Early Advantage Benefits, early birds receive incredible low rates, as well as fantastic incentives.

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Nov 5, 2009 - TRAVEL AGENT CENTRAL

More than 1,000 agents and agency owners voted recently on what they perceived as the top three river cruise line innovations of 2009.  The winners ~ by number of votes were:

1st place: UNIWORLD ... Cited were new high-tech features, pool areas and hotel-style amenities on River Beatrice and River Tosca
2nd place: AVALON WATERWAYS ... Agents mentioned Avalon’s new, unique themed cruises, including food and wine itineraries.
3rd place: VIKING RIVER CRUISES ... The line was praised for its shorter, more affordable cruise structure, including China and Europe tours.

Considering a River Cruise ~ contact one of our Cruise Consultants to discuss the River Cruise option that's right for you!

Escape completely to the sun-drenched shores of the Caribbean with fares starting at $449 USD on 7-day voyages.  Explore, enjoy and rejuvenate with Princess – The Consummate Host®.  

Reserve today for the best available stateroom!

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Cruisetours from $1899 USD

Free Cabin Upgrades 

10 Cruisetours dates

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10 ships, 37 unique itineraries, over 180 destinations
In 2009 and 2010, Princess has more cruises to exotic destinations than ever before on 10 spectacular ships.  Choose from a wide range of unique itineraries to Asia, Australia & New Zealand, South America, Antarctica, the South Pacific, Hawaii, Tahiti, India, Africa ... plus a World Cruise.  Click here for a sampling of what’s in store for 2009-2010.