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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

Mexican Riviera and Sea of Cortez – Part 1

Administrator — Thu, 26 May 2005 13:13:04 +0000

Join Kaleidoscope Travel & Cruise Nov 5th as we travel to San Diego, California to begin a 12-day adventure. Sunshine and fun are business as usual in San Diego. We will spend our first evening at the Old Town theatre. The next day we will explore San Diego on a Trolley Tour with stops at the World Famous San Diego Zoo, Balboa Park, Old Town State Park, Seaport Village and the Island of Coronado. On November 7th we will board the newly renovated MS Ryndam and set sail for the Mexican Rievera. Our first stop Puerto Vallarta, Mexico still retains the essence of the quaint fishing village it once was. Here is Viego Vallarta, the old town with its cobblestone streets and red-tiled roofs. Explore the bustling City Market or while away the afternoon on a white sand beach. Our next stop is Mazatlan, Mexico, home of the largest shrimp fleet in the world. And numerous beachside restaurants specializing in this tasty creature. You will find miles of uninterrupted sandy beaches and busy markets. Explore the colonial villages of the Sierra Madres and hold your breath as you watch the Papantia flyers work their acrobatic magic.

Mexican Riviera and Sea of Cortez – Part 2

Administrator — Thu, 09 Jun 2005 13:19:01 +0000

The journey continues aboard the MS Ryndam along the Mexican Riviera and Sea of Cortez. On November 12 the ship will dock in Topolobampo, Mexico, located on a splendid deep-water bay in the sea of Cortez. It is also the gateway to the region’s most spectacular attraction: The Copper Canyon. Four times larger than the grand canyon. The Copper Canyon is actual a massive maze of 200 gorges that combine to form a series of canyons covering more than 25,000 square miles. You can explore Copper Canyon on an optional luxury rail journey that showcases one the world’s greatest engineering feats -39 bridges , 87 tunnels and hundreds of miles of rail spanning the most rugged and remote terrain imaginable. It also offers you spectacular views of raging rivers, towering waterfalls and sub-tropical forests, and takes you through enormous stands of ponderosa pine and oak, towards snow-covered peaks and sparkling lakes. At the top, you’ll peer down on the placid waters of the Sea of Cortez, where your day began and marvel at just how splendid and diverse Mexico’s wonders are.

Mexican Riviera and Sea of Cortez – Part 3

Administrator — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 13:06:43 +0000

Welcome back to the MS Ryndam as Kaleidoscope Travel & Cruise continues the adventure along the Mexican Riviera and Sea of Cortez. Our port of call on November 13 will be Loreto, Mexico, this peaceful seaside community was the first European settlement in the California�s. You may choose to stroll the cobbled plaza to the Mission Nuestra Senora de Loreto, burnished with years of devotions. Commune with nature as you snorkel the crystal-clear lagoons at Isla Coronados. Loreto is home to a proud cultureand rich history. Now this envied vacation port capitalizes on its unparallel land and seascapes, perfect for biking, fishing, diving and other water sports. Next we will spend a day in La Paz, Mexico.A tranquil way of life abounds in La Paz, which means �peace�. Among its simple pleasures: strolling the palm-shaded malecon, lazing on the beautiful beaches of near by Pichilingue Peninsula, snorkelling sapphire seas at lovely Los Islotes, home to colony of inquisitive sea lions. Our final port is Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, at the tip of the Baja Peninsula where the pacific mingles with the Sea of Cortez. Sun and sand are big here but the fish are even bigger, Marlin, sailfish, tuna and billfish � all abound in these rich waters. Feast your eyes on the exquisite black coral or take in the annual migration of the grey whale. The final day we will spend at sea enjoying the ships many amenities � try your luck in the casino, lounge by the pool, indulge at the spa, or watch a movie in the theatre. We arrive back in San Diego on November 17th for our flight home.

San Diego

Administrator — Fri, 08 Jul 2005 00:25:50 +0000

Welcome to San Diego, natural beauty, exciting theme parks and special surprises await you in the nation�s seventh-largest city and California�s second largest metropolis. Since its settlement in the 1870�s, downtown San Diego has become the county�s center of business and commerce offering tremendous variety of accommodations, shopping and dining. Hop on San Diego�s Old Town Trolley for a fully narrated tour that combines colorful anecdotes, humorous stories and historical facts. You can choose to take the two hour continuous tour or make it an all day experience by getting off at any of the 8 stop and exploring. The stops include Balboa Park, Old Town State Park, the Cruise Ship Terminal, Seaport Village, Downtown, Horton Plaza, Coronado and the World Famous San Diego Zoo where you can take the amazing bus tour, ride the Skyfari aerial tram, and visit the spectacular exhibits like Absolutely Apes, Polar Bear Plunge, Gorilla Tropics or Tiger River. Make your next stop San Diego�s Wild Animal Park, it is as close as you get to an African Safari. Ride the Wgasa Bush Line Railway and see herds of exotic animals roaming the vast savanna or trek through the heart of Africa where you can hand-feed a giraffe. Take a journey to Sea World Adventure Park – a 189-acre marine life parkfeaturing Shamu the killer whale, attractions, shows, marine habitat and aquariums. There is a lot waiting to be discovered at the only park that puts the wonders of the ocean right in the palm of your hand. San Diego has something for everyone to discover and enjoy, both young and old alike. Visit San Diego today