Rome, Florence and Venice BY Train

ITALY Vacations

• DAY 1: ROME
Upon arrival at Rome’s Leonardo Da Vinci airport, you will
be met and transferred by private car to your hotel. The
rest of the day is at your leisure to begin to explore the
Eternal City on your own.
• DAY 2: ROME
Following breakfast at your hotel you will be picked up
for your city sightseeing tour including such highlights
as the Piazza della Repubblica, the famed Trevi
Fountain, the Pantheon, Spanish Steps and the
magnificent Piazza Navona. The afternoon is at leisure
for shopping or visiting various museums and churches.
• DAY 3: ROME AT LEISURE
Following breakfast, enjoy a full day at leisure or choose
one of our optional day tours or excursions.
• DAY 5: ROME/FLORENCE
Following breakfast at the hotel, board your train to
Florence. Upon arrival in Florence, check in at your
hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this
Renaissance City on your own.
• DAY 6: FLORENCE
Breakfast at the hotel followed by a morning city
sightseeing tour including Piazzale Michelangelo, the
Cathedral, Giotto’s Bell Tower, the Baptistery and the
Fine Arts Academy. The afternoon and evening are at
leisure to shop along the Ponte Vecchio or visit the
famed Uffizi Gallery.
• DAY 7: FLORENCE/VENICE
Following breakfast at your hotel, board your train to
Venice. Upon arrival in Venice, check in at your hotel.
The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore this
city of canals on your own.
• DAY 8: VENICE
Breakfast at the hotel is followed by a morning walking
tour of Venice including the famous St. Marks Square,
the Golden Basilica, Doge’s Palace, the Bridge of Sighs
and a visit to a glass factory in Venice. The rest of the
day and evening are at leisure.
• DAY 9: VENICE/USA
After breakfast, transfer on your own to the airport
(optional transfer service is available) for your return
flight to the USA.
~ Trevi Fountain , Rome
~ Venice
ROME ,
FLORENCE ,
AND
VENICE BY
TRA IN
What’s Included
• Transfer by private car in
Rome from Airport to Hotel
• 3 Nights in Rome: Three-star
Priscilla, Four-star Quirinale
• 2 Nights in Florence: Three-star
De la Pace, Four-star Pierre
• 2 nights in Venice: Three-star
Belle Arti, Four-star Saturnia
And International
• Continental or buffet
breakfast (hotel’s choice)
• 3 Half day scheduled city
sightseeing in each city
• Transfer between cities by
High Speed Train 2nd class
Not Included:
City tax to pay mandatory in hotel
in Rome, Florence and Venice from
2 to 4 euro per night per person
According to hotel category
Vacations
ITALY
You’re
Going To Love Italy

Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa

7th Night Free with Luau Package. Receive two Luau tickets and the 7th night free. Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort & Spa is Waikiki's only true resort destination, offering the perfect mix of exceptional resort accommodations and classic Hawaiian hospitality, all nestled on 22 beachfront acres. Imagine the widest stretch of white sand on Waikiki, a serene beachfront lagoon, lush tropical gardens with exotic wildlife and cascading waterfalls, majestic views of Diamond Head and stunning seaside sunsets. Discover 90 shops and boutiques and a diverse, international selection of 20 restaurants and lounges. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities each day or relax and rejuvenate at the world-class Mandara Spa. The resort's beachfront Super Pool and the new Paradise Pool with Waikiki's longest waterslide offers splashing fun. The spectacular Waikiki Starlight Luau offers a feast of tropical modern luau cuisine, and an exciting Voyage Across the South Seas through song and dance. Every Friday night the Super Pool becomes the stage for a celebration of Hawaiian culture and entertainment, ending with a spectacular Fireworks show!

Apple Vacation Packages

Special OfferRate includes: $250 OFF YOUR VACATION – INSTANT PROMOTION CODE

Home of the famous Crystal Palace Casino. Countless dining and entertainment options. Pool with spiral waterslide and swim-up bar! Wyndham Nassau Resort is an ocean front resort which features a Vegas style casino. 8 restaurants and lounges serving breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks. Moso brings the foods and flavors of Asia to your table. The extensive menu features authentic, classic and modern Chinese cuisine combined with culinary offerings from Thailand and Japan. The Black Angus Grille is a classic Steakhouse with a sprinkle of Island flavour to tempt your palate! Our signature menu features USDA beef, fresh seafood, local lobster tails and fresh conch, fine poultry, rack of lamb and full racks of dry-smoked ribs, done right here in our house smoker. Enjoy SeaSide, our brand new buffet for all-you-can-eat American and Bahamian specialties. Visit the TikiHut Bar and Grill for poolside sandwiches and drinks, Starbucks and more. The hotel boasts a spectacular pool with spiral waterslide, swim up pool bar and floating island. The leisure and business traveler will enjoy our 30,000 sq ft casino which is the only casino on Cable Beach. Located on our private beach are many exciting water activities. Our resort offers 30,000 sq ft of flexible function space offering the perfect setting for any grand or intimate gathering. ***NOTE: One person in the party must be 18 years or older to check-in unless accompanied by and adult. Also, effective 3/1/11 the hotel will charge a $38.00 Revised Resort Fee nightly per room. (prior to 3/1/11 this charge is $17 per person per night.) This will be added to hotel bill at check out (any FREE NIGHT offers, service charges will apply). The Wyndham Nassau Resort revised Resort Fee inclusions: Resort Amenities: Maid Gratuity, energy surcharge, Executive Fitness room, Free WiFi in the Lobby, Free Use of Lobby computers, premium cable channels, Wyndham Bounce Back Offer, Wyndham Coupon Value pack - valued at over $100 Pool and Beach Activities: Non-motorized watersports, beach volleyball, Use of Sheraton Facilities Entertainment Amenities: Preferred Restaurant Reservations, Complimentary Cover Charge to 22 Above, Complimentary admission to weekly Managers cocktail party, Access to Crystal Palace Casino Members Club and Free Play. Children under 17 stay free.

DISNEY CRUISES

The following Disney Cruise Line® Lead Rates can be promoted in materials that will be placed into the market by December 31, 2011:
7-Night Western Caribbean Cruises (Port Canaveral, FL departure)
From $1,253* per person
Based on double occupancy
Available most sail dates September 1 – September 29, 2012
Category 7A Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator’s Verandah, Disney Fantasy
7-Night Eastern & Western Caribbean Cruises (Port Canaveral, FL departure)
From $1,323* per person
Based on double occupancy
Available most sail dates October 13 – October 27, 2012
Category 7A Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Navigator’s Verandah, Disney Fantasy
4-Night Bahamian Cruises (Port Canaveral, FL departure)
From $956* per person
Based on double occupancy
For October 21, 2012 sailing aboard Disney Dream
Category 5A Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
*Rates in U.S. dollars. Offer is subject to availability. Other restrictions may apply.
Government Taxes and Fees, gratuities and excursions are not included.
See Disney Cruise Line® brochure for applicable Terms and Conditions.
The following Disney Cruise Line® Lead Rates can be promoted in materials that will be placed into the market by January 15, 2012:
7-Night Alaska Cruise (Seattle, WA departure)
From $2,471* per person
Based on double occupancy
For August 27, 2012 sailing aboard Disney Wonder®
Category 5B Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah
7-Night Pacific Coast Cruise (Los Angeles, CA departure)
From $1,750* per person
Based on double occupancy
Available most sail dates September 16 – October 7, 2012
Category 5B Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah, Disney Wonder®
7-Night Eastern Caribbean Cruise (Port Canaveral, FL departure)
From $1,183* per person
Based on double occupancy
For April 13, 2012 sailing aboard Disney Magic®
Category9B Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom
5-Night Bahamian Cruises (Port Canaveral, FL departure)
From $775* per person
Based on double occupancy
Available most sail dates April 25 – May 9, 2012
Category 9B Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom, Disney Magic®
5-Night Bahamian Cruises (Port Canaveral, FL departure)
From $1,055* per person
Based on double occupancy
Available most sail dates April 25 – May 9, 2012
Category 5B Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah, Disney Magic®
8-Night Bahamian Cruise (New York City, NY departure)
From $1,600* per person
Based on double occupancy
For June 2, 2012 sailing aboard Disney Magic®
Category 9B Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom
8-Night Bahamian Cruise (New York City, NY departure)
From $2,184* per person
Based on double occupancy
For June 2, 2012 sailing aboard Disney Magic®
Category 5B Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Verandah

Be Live GRAND PUNTA CANA- ALL Inclusive

Hotel 2 Guests, 4 Nights, 1 Room(s) Check-in: Wed, Jan 4, 2012 Check-out: Sun, Jan 8, 2012
The fun never stops at BE LIVE GRAND PUNTA CANA, ideal for families, friends & couples; with the best in service, dining and entertainment the resort provides a warm 'Welcome Home' to all. Dining options are more

Trip Cost Flight, Hotel, package: $1,735.22 USD 2 travellers, 4 nights, Trip protection: $0.00 Taxes and fees: $349.42 USDTotal Price $2,084.64 USD
(including taxes and fees)

Amenities
• Baby Sitting• Gift shop• Outdoor pool• Spa Services• Bar• Handicap Facilities• Pool• Tennis• Concierge Level• Health Club• Restaurant• Wireless Internet• Fitness Room• High Speed Internet• Room Service• Free Parking• Internet Access• Spa

Royal Caribbean International creates restaurant packages by Donna Tunney

Royal Caribbean International introduced seven dining packages that will reduce the cost of eating in extra-charge restaurants by at least 25%, according to the cruise line.

Packages range from $50 to $120 per guest, depending on the ship.

A sample dining package aboard an Oasis-class ship charges guests $65 for three dinners at Giovanni’s Table, 150 Central Park and Chops Grille.

On the Radiance of the Seas, a $70 dining plan entitles the guest to dinners at Chops Grille, Giovanni’s Table and Samba Grill.

Royal Caribbean also established cover charges for themed, reservation-only parties on the Oasis of the Seas and the Allure of the Seas.

Cover charges range between $10 and $25, based on the what drinks are included.

On the Allure of the Seas, Royal Caribbean created a 1920s-themed Prohibition party. Passengers are invited to “don their favorite Jazz Age outfit and step back in time.” The $35 charge includes all alcoholic beverages.

Lisa Bauer, senior vice president of hotel operations, said that the bundled dining plans and the parties are “part of the ongoing revitalizations of Royal Caribbean’s fleet to ensure that we are delivering to vacationers the most innovative cruise ships.”

Occidental hotel opens near Puerto Vallarta by Gail Meyers

Occidental Hotels & Resorts reopened the all-inclusive Occidental Grand Nuevo Vallarta, following a year-long renovation of the former Allegro Nuevo Vallarta.

The 270-room beachfront property is located in the Marina Vallarta area, north of downtown Puerto Vallarta.

The resort has a casino, live entertainment nightly, four restaurants, conference rooms, a kids club, shops, tennis, water sports and nearby golf.

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Many new ways to enjoy Dominica's natural beauty By Gay Nagle Myers

Many new ways to enjoy Dominica's natural beauty
By Gay Nagle Myers
Dominica, known as the Nature Island of the Caribbean, expanded its offerings and attractions in 2011 with the opening of the Waitukubuli National Trail, the first cross-island walking trail of its kind in the Caribbean, according to Ian Douglas, minister of tourism.

The trail comprises 14 distinct but continuous segments totaling 115 miles from north to south, passing through mountainous landscapes, rain forests and communities and near rivers and waterfalls.

Hikers can cover the entire length of the trail in two weeks or can choose individual trail segments, according to Douglas.

The trail, which takes its name from the Carib Indian's name for Dominica, was developed through a government initiative in partnership with the Regional Council of Martinique and funded by the European Union.

In addition to the trail, Dominica debuted the Rain Forest Aerial Tram this past fall and the Gorge Zip Challenge, which features the highest and longest zipline on the island.

The aerial tram is a low-speed, 90-minute canopy tour of Dominica's Morne Trois Piton National Park and its treasure trove of flora and fauna, including more than 170 species of birds. During the tour, guests have the option of exiting the gondola and completing a portion of the tour on foot, across an 84-foot suspension bridge.

The six-platform zipline course offers three lines that glide over the rain forest canopy, including an 810-foot cable suspended 350 feet above Breakfast River Gorge, with its plants and waterfalls.

The course also includes a 40-foot rappel to the ground.

“The [new attractions] will strengthen Dominica’s position as a destination not only for nature but also for excitement,” Douglas said.

Douglas outlined additional new visitor activities, including a city tour of the capital of Roseau in a train-like vehicle that stops at the Botanic Gardens and the riverfront.

The first 40-room phase of the Atlantique View Resort & Spa opened this past fall as part of the Ascend Collection from Choice Hotels.

The property is in Anse De Mai in the northeastern part of Dominica, about 20 minutes from Melville Hall Airport.
The airport completed work on its runway extension, new terminal building and night landing facilities in 2010.

Dominica’s hotel room inventory stands at 700-plus rooms with another 114 expected to come on line in the next year.