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Panama Canal

Administrator — Fri, 11 Jun 2004 02:44:30 +0000

JUST IMAGINE … Watching the Celebrity Galaxy transit the Gatun locks from your Balcony Stateroom. Join Kaleidoscope Travel & Cruise as we travel to Houston on November 11th 2004 and begin our journey to the “8th wonder of the world” We will spend the first morning on a city tour of Galveston with stops at Moody Mansion and Bishops Palace. The afternoon is free to explore the historical Strand District or take a walk on the beach. You’ll be sure to delight in all this port City has to offer. We will set sail from Galveston Island at 6:00pm on November 13th. Our first port of call is Cozumel. Just off the east coast of the Yucatan Peninsula. Underwater coral and vibrant tropical fish beckon divers as well as first-time snorkelers. Next we will spend the day in Belize City. The City offers many attractions, including the mystic Mayan grounds at Lamanai, the oldest Anglican Cathedral church in Central America and countless parks and natural reserves. November 18th will be spent cruising the amazing man-made wonder, the Panama Canal. Watch as the great locks lead our ship through the 50-mile waterway. We’ll sail over Gatun Lake, one of the largest man-made lakes on earth, and journey through deep green jungles as the canal winds through the dramatic landscape of Panama.Next it is off to Montego Bay, Jamaica, where we will find a beautiful coastline, deep blue water and every water sport you could ever imagine. There is also the bustling Gloucester Avenue with great shopping and restaurants for you to enjoy. Our final port of call is Grand Cayman where you can swim with the stingrays or send a post card from the town called Hell.

Cruising

Administrator — Thu, 30 Sep 2004 16:32:59 +0000

Are you dreaming of the white sand beaches of the Caribbean? Set sail on a cruise ship and enjoy more of the Caribbean in 7 days aboard your floating 5 star resort. Imagine going to bed at night in Cozumel and waking up to the beauty of Jamaica. Every day more people are discovering the all-inclusive joys of cruising. The price of your cruise fare includes all your meals and snacks on board, your stateroom, endless activities, and nightly shows plus the opportunity to visit some of the most beautiful places in the world. The meals are incredible, if you choose to eat in the dining room you’ll find a varied selection of appetizers, salads, soups, entrees and deserts. Each day the selection will be different, if you are having a hard time deciding what you would like to order, don’t worry just order one of each. If you enjoy a more casual atmosphere just head to the Lido deck for buffet dining or maybe your in the mood for pizza at the pizzeria. And there is always the 24 hour room service for those night owls. There are three basic categories of stateroom — Inside, Oceanview and Balcony, you can choose a stateroom to fit your needs and budget. You will never be bored on a cruise ship in fact it is just the opposite.There are never enough hours in the day to take in all the activities offered. You may choose to take a dance class, join in a sports contest, read a book in a lounge chair and soak up the sun, play volleyball, swim, practise your golf swing, or just watch the ever changing seascape. You can do everything or absolutely nothing. It’s your vacation. The nightly shows are live, first rate and best of all included in your cruise fare. After the show take a spin on the dance floor, try your luck in the casino or party with all your new friends in the many bars and lounges aboard your floating resort. Are you ready to sail off into the sunset?

MS Ryndam

Administrator — Thu, 28 Apr 2005 15:26:41 +0000

Join Kaleidoscope Travel & Cruise on November 7th as we set sail from San Diego aboard Holland America’s MS Ryndam. The 1266 passenger ship has recently received signature of excellence enhancements, which include dramatic product and service additions. All of the staterooms are outfitted with flat panel TV’s and DVD players, deluxe terry bathrobes, magnifying make-up mirrors, salon hairdryers and complimentary fruit baskets. The Pinnacle Grill is a reservations only supper club that celebrates Pacific Northwest delights. Among the tasty offerings you will find filet mignon and Alaska king crab. Dessert choices include baked Alaska, cream brulee and lemon berry angle shortcake. A new addition is the Culinary Arts Program, a state of the art kitchen has been installed on the stage in the Wajang Theatre. One-hour cooking demonstrations will be offered on sea days by celebrity and regional chefs. Enhanced youth programs are another signature of excellence highlight. Teenagers will adore The Loft, a lounge area specially designed to resemble a New York artist loft. A stairway lends to the coolest facility of all. The oasis deck, located towards the stern of the ship, is a secluded teens only area with a tropical feel, featuring a waterfall, small pool, hammocks, lounges, mock palm trees and vending machines. Probably the most spectacular enhancement is the Explorations Cafe. Starbucks coffee bar serves an assortment of coffees, teas and smoothies. Here you will find comfortable couches and chairs to watch the sea go by. The fitness centre has been expanded to twice its size and along with the state of the art equipment it offers yoga, pilates and spinning. Whatever your interests may be, you will find it aboard the MS Ryndam

Disney Cruise Lines – Part 1

Administrator — Sat, 13 Aug 2005 00:39:55 +0000

Bon Voyage � You are about to embark on a marvelous voyage aboard one of the most beautiful and celebrated cruise line in the world. Disney Cruise Line will surprise and delight you with it stunning architecture, legendary service, and fun-for-the-whole-family activities. Depart from Port Canaveral on Disney Wonder featuring 3 or 4 night cruise vacations visiting Nassau and Disney�s own private island Castaway Cay. After spending a relaxing day at sea you will arrive in Nassau, Bahamas where there are many shore excursions aimed towards family fun, great shopping, and casino�s for the adults that miss the gaming presence on board the ship (there are no casino�s on Disney Ships). The second port of call is Castaway Cay Disney�s private island � one of the highlights of a Disney Cruise Line Vacation. Here you will find a 1000 acre private tropical island paradise where guest can enjoy the Bahamas best attributes, such as a half-mile long beach area and a wide range of water sports and activities for the whole family includingsnorkeling, sailboats, kayaks, and live entertainment. There is also an adults-only beach where adults can go to enjoy some quite time.

Disney Cruise Line – Part 2

Administrator — Fri, 02 Sep 2005 01:48:26 +0000

Disney Wonder sets sail from Port Canaveral on 7-day cruise�s offering a choice of itineraries available on alternating weeks. The Western Caribbean itinerary calls at Key West, Grand Cayman, Cozumel, and Castaway Cay. The first port of call Key West is one of the easiest ports to navigate, thanks to its small size and pedestrian-friendly streets. Try the Old Town Trolley, hop on – hop off at any of the nine stops around town. The must see stop at Grand Cayman is Stingray City where you can swim with the friendly stingrays. Cozumel is a destination of contast. For some it�s a wonderful shopping port or a place to travel to the mayan ruins and for others it�s the gateway to some of the worlds greatest reef diving. The final stop is Disney�s private island � Castaway Cay. On the Eastern Caribbean itinerary you will visit St Martin, St Thomas and Castaway Cay. On St Martin you will find 37 beaches offering everything from roaring surf to gentle waves. St Thomas is one of the busiest cruise ports and duty-free shopping havens in the Caribbean. It also boasts beautiful beaches and many fabulous shore excursions.