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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 whole world in one thrilling vacation.

Imagine combining diverse, worldwide destinations into one cruise vacation without the need for any international air travel. Holland America Line stands alone with extended stays built into iconic stops like Cape Town, Callao and Tokyo, so you can truly immerse yourself in the world's unique cultures.

Click here to learn more about Holland America Grand Voyages.

"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!

Holland’s floral splendor only happens in the springtime. Come see the rainbow of colors, and visit some of Belgium’s most beautifully preserved medieval cities for the ultimate 10-day spring vacation in the Low Countries. Explore Amsterdam, Belgium, Ghent and Brugge.  Tour windmills and the massive Delta Works project. Enjoy savory Dutch cheeses, delectable chocolates and view exquisite, intricate lace on this delightful vacation.

Departs Amsterdam on April 14, 2010     10 Days / 8 Guided Tours / 2 Countries

Cabins STARTING at $3,482* USD per person.  Includes guided tours, meals, port charges & taxes PLUS Complimentary Wine Package*

Click here to view itinerary, pricing options, *terms & conditions! 

Relive the Man, the Music and the Legend while you cruise the Caribbean with RCI.  Enjoy a full ELVIS experience onboard the ship along with photo ops and a variety of tribute performances featuring songs from the many decades of Elvis's career.

- 8 Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise

- departs Fort Lauderdale on Jan 23, 2010

- from $1,085 CAD (inside cabin) for cruise only

* terms and conditions apply.  Air, taxes & surcharges extra.

With tough news all around there's never been a better time to ESCAPE THE ECONOMY.

Experience the relaxation and rejuvenation of sailing with Princess and ENJOY UP TO 2-for-1 SAVINGS on select cruises and cruisetours. Take advantage of special limited-time offers or other fantastic deals — including FREE UPGRADES and fares from ONLY $100 PER DAY — on a variety of other Princess vacations.

These fares may not last long, so contact us today!

- Grand Princess – October 13, 2009 Rome to Rome 12 Days – Inside Cabin $1624 (CDN).  Receive up to $50 shipboard credit per stateroom

- Sapphire Princess – September 5, 2009 Vancouver to Whittier – Inside Cabin M $561 (CDN).  Receive up to $100 shipboard credit per stateroom

30 New Ports of Call

24 New Itineraries

1 Extraordinary Offer

Click here to view offer, intineraries, terms & conditions. 

The NEW 2009-2010 Winter Splendid Escapes promotion offers a $2,500 price reduction, 2-for-1 cruise fares with FREE airfare per stateroom, FREE pre-paid gratuities, plus $500 shipboard credit. Offer ends August 31, 2009. Click here for details.

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.

Travel Time updates this information on a weekly basis.  Please check back often for new and exciting travel destinations!

Small Ship. Grand Experience.

Voyage in unmatched style along the scenic Pacific coast and into the breathtaking vistas of Alaska.  Silver Shadow itineraries often feature extended hours in port, and a full overnight stay in San Francisco, providing ample time to immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of these exciting towns and cities. Excursions ashore are limited to small groups, allowing Silversea guests to experience the day’s destination in ways personal, authentic and unforgettable.

50% Savings / Free Air / $1000 USD Shipboard Credit

Click here for more details or contact one of our Luxury Cruise Specialists today!

Discover the pleasures of this Ensemble® Inspired SeaDream Journey.  Custom designed for those whose passions include fine gemstones and jewelry, this sublime sojourn – Jewels of the Caribbean – is a seven-night navigation from St. Thomas in the U.S. Virgin Islands to Puerto Rico’s capital of San Juan. Admire the hues of “Caribbean Blue” [and more!] – from aquamarine to cerulean to sapphire – on this tropical adventure. 

Includes a $100 per stateroom credit for use in the exclusive SeaDream Spa PLUS two onboard lectures and discussions on fine gems with Susan Jacques, G.G., F.G.A., President and CEO, Borsheims® Fine Jewelry & Gifts.

January 17-24, 2010
from $3,299 to $4,219 USD in a Yacht Club Deck Stateroom pp, double occupancy*
from $5,809 to $6,659 USD in a Commodore Deck Stateroom pp, double occupancy*
from $6,659 to $8,439 USD in an Admiral or Owner’s Suite pp, double occupancy*

Click here for more information. 

*terms and conditions apply. 

All ocean-view suite accommodations, complimentary beverages throughout the ship - including fine wines, spirits, champagnes, in-suite beverage cabinets stocked daily with Silversea's compliments plus open-seat dining, 24 hour compliementary room service and all onboard gratutities.

Click here for dates, itineraries, terms and conditions ... and try LUXURY today!

2010 Schedule

6 Night Cruises 

When the temperatures begin to dip in the fall, snowbirds invariably head south. Perhaps this winter you should consider sailing the balmy aquamarine waters of the Caribbean. How better to get in touch with your free-spirited self than by island hopping in the U.S., British and Spanish Virgin Islands? 

December 2009 - April 2010 ~ Rates starting at $1,395 USD pp / double occupancy

May 2010 ~ Rates starting at $1,050 USD pp / double occupancy

* terms and conditions apply

Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity from Windstar Cruises. Sail from as little as US$1,299 per person for a 7 day Mediterranean cruise. 

Click here for itineraries, dates, rates, terms & conditions!

Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore the hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world’s most treasured destinations, announces two new 7-day sailings to the Canary Islands in November 2009 on Wind Spirit. More than 10 years have passed since Windstar Cruises has offered a Canary Islands itinerary.