This vacation is only for true cruise lovers and/or people with lots of leisure time. However, it is also possible to break this incredible exploration into segments. You could take this cruise in sections on different years if you are unable to spend 67 straight days being pampered. This is a definite bragging rights cruise. How many people do you know that have completed a world cruise?
Here are some of the highlights of this incredible exploration aboard Hurtigruten (Norwegian Coastal Voyage). This trip (southbound) occurs in the fall which allows you to see the fall foliage in New England.
Arctic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
Caribbean Sea
Pacific Ocean
Iceland
British Isles
Nova Scotia
New England in the fall
New York City
Charleston, SC
Key West
Belize City
Guatemala
Honduras
Panama and the Panama Canal
Ecuador
Peru
Chile
Antarctica
Argentina
Your itinerary for this world exploration aboard Hurtigruten is shown below.
Day 0: You will depart for Iceland
Day 1: You will depart Reykjavik, Iceland aboard your Hurtigruten cruise ship
Day 2: Heimaey, Iceland
Day 3: At Sea in the Atlantic Ocean
Day 4: Sornoway, Scotland
Day 5: Oban, Scotland
Day 6: Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Day 7: Douglas, UK
Day 8: Cork, Ireland
Day 9: Galway, Ireland
Day 10-13 At Sea in the Atlantic Ocean
Day 14: St Johns, Newfoundland
Day 15: St Pierre
Day 16: Sydney, Nova Scotia
Day 17: Halifax, Nova Scotia
Day 18: Bar Harbor, Maine
Day 19: Glouchester, Massachusetts
Day 20: Oak Bluffs
Day 21: Newport, RI
Day 22: NY, NY
Day 23: At Sea in the Atlantic Ocean
Day 24: Charleston, SC
Day 25: Savannah, Georgia
Day 26: Port Canaveral, Fl
Day 27: At Sea in the Atlantic Ocean
Day 28: Key West, Fl
Day 29: At Sea in the Caribbean Sea
Day 30: Belize City, Belize
Day 31: Santo Thomas de Castilla, Guatemala
Day 32: Roatan, Honduras
Day 33: At Sea in the Caribbean Sea
Day 34: San Andreas Island, Columbia
Day 35: Puerto Limon (San Jose), Costa Rica
Day 36: Bocas del Toro, Panama
Day 37: San Blas Island, Panama
Day 38: Christobal, Panama
Day 39: Fuerte Amador, Panama
Day 40: Cross the Equator
Day 41: Manta, Ecuador
Day 42: At Sea in the Pacific Ocean
Day 43: Salaverry (Peru)
Day 44: At Sea in the Pacific Ocean
Day 45 & 46: Callao, Peru
Day 47: General San Martin, Peru
Day 48: At Sea in the Pacific Ocean
Day 49: Arica, Chile
Day 50: Iquique, Chile
Day 51: At Sea in the Pacific Ocean
Day 52: Coquimbo, Chile
Day 53: Valparaiso, Chile
Day 54: At Sea in the Pacific Ocean
Day 55: Puerto Montt, Chile
Day 56: Puerto Chacabuco, Chile
Day 57 & 58: Cruising the Chilean Fjords
Day 59: Puerto Natales, Chile
Day 60: Punta Arenas, Chile
Day 61: Cruise the Beagle and Cockburn channels
Day 62: Cruise past Cape Horn
Day 63 - 66 Antarctica
Day 67 Antarctica & Depart in Buenos Aires
It would take a very large report to include details on each of these ports but stay tuned for this information in the future. I hope you have the time and money for this trip. If you do please drop me a line.
Have an adventurous day.
Tuesday, March 11, 2008
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Exploring the East Coast
This is a beautiful exploration of the entire east coast. This trip is only available from Lindblad twice a year as it is a repositioning cruise. You will learn the secrets of coastal life while enjoying some beautiful scenery and culture from some great coastal cities such as New York, Washington DC, Yorktown, Charleston. All of this is enjoyed aboard the new National Geographic Explorer.
Day 1: Your trip will begin (southern route) in Halifax, Nova Scotia. You can always plan on arriving a little early to explore this scenic area. There are some tours leaving from Halifax (such as Grayline.com) that you could enjoy to the famous Peggy's Cove Lighthouse if you arrive a day early. You will board the National Geographic Explorer in the waterfront area.
Day 2: Enjoy a exploration of the Brier Island Nature Preserve. After that you will cruise the Bay of Fundy which has the highest tides in the world, as much as 50 feet. You will watch for whales and dolphins as they enjoy feeding in these rich tidal waters.
Day 3: You will dock in Camden, Maine a very picturesque coastal village and one of my own east coast favorites. Enjoy exploring the center of this village and look for seals in the harbor.
Day 4: You will cruise through the Cape Cod Canal to Martha's Vineyard. You will enjoy the day on the Island of Martha's Vineyard.
Day 5: Cruise into New York City where you will pass the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy the day choosing from many options for exploring New York City and enjoy a great reception later with awesome city views.
Day 6: A relaxing day at sea
Day 7: You will cruise Chesapeake Bay and enjoy touring Washington DC. You will enjoy a special visit to the Smithsonian Institution. You will enjoy a memorable reception in the evening.
Day 8: Enjoy Jamestown, Virginia a historic colonial settlement. You will also visit Yorktown which was the site of the first battle of the Revolutionary War.
Day 9: Enjoy the view of beautiful coastal beaches as the ship cruises to Cape Lookout National Seashore. Enjoy the beautiful beaches and coastal habitats. You will also be able to see the famous Black and White lighthouse.
Day 10: Beautiful Charleston will be your destination today. Charleston is very scenic with old mansions and buggy tours are easily found. You will learn about the history of Charleston today. If you are a great food lover there are several tremendous restaurants here, as well as some rare imported beers. I first had Meisel Hefe Weiss (I apologize if this is misspelled) here, a tremendous 'light wheat' German beer.
Day 11: Today you will enjoy Cumberland Island and Fernandina Beach. Explore the palmetto forests and enjoy the wild horses and other wildlife.
Day 12: A relaxing day will be spent cruising the Florida Coast. You will learn about the marine life from the staff and keep your eyes open
Day 13: Arrive at Miami and disembark. You could choose to extend your exploration a little more by visiting the florida keys for snorkeling, fishing or exploration. Another option would be renting a car and driving Alligator Alley through the Florida Everglades.
Day 1: Your trip will begin (southern route) in Halifax, Nova Scotia. You can always plan on arriving a little early to explore this scenic area. There are some tours leaving from Halifax (such as Grayline.com) that you could enjoy to the famous Peggy's Cove Lighthouse if you arrive a day early. You will board the National Geographic Explorer in the waterfront area.
Day 2: Enjoy a exploration of the Brier Island Nature Preserve. After that you will cruise the Bay of Fundy which has the highest tides in the world, as much as 50 feet. You will watch for whales and dolphins as they enjoy feeding in these rich tidal waters.
Day 3: You will dock in Camden, Maine a very picturesque coastal village and one of my own east coast favorites. Enjoy exploring the center of this village and look for seals in the harbor.
Day 4: You will cruise through the Cape Cod Canal to Martha's Vineyard. You will enjoy the day on the Island of Martha's Vineyard.
Day 5: Cruise into New York City where you will pass the Statue of Liberty. Enjoy the day choosing from many options for exploring New York City and enjoy a great reception later with awesome city views.
Day 6: A relaxing day at sea
Day 7: You will cruise Chesapeake Bay and enjoy touring Washington DC. You will enjoy a special visit to the Smithsonian Institution. You will enjoy a memorable reception in the evening.
Day 8: Enjoy Jamestown, Virginia a historic colonial settlement. You will also visit Yorktown which was the site of the first battle of the Revolutionary War.
Day 9: Enjoy the view of beautiful coastal beaches as the ship cruises to Cape Lookout National Seashore. Enjoy the beautiful beaches and coastal habitats. You will also be able to see the famous Black and White lighthouse.
Day 10: Beautiful Charleston will be your destination today. Charleston is very scenic with old mansions and buggy tours are easily found. You will learn about the history of Charleston today. If you are a great food lover there are several tremendous restaurants here, as well as some rare imported beers. I first had Meisel Hefe Weiss (I apologize if this is misspelled) here, a tremendous 'light wheat' German beer.
Day 11: Today you will enjoy Cumberland Island and Fernandina Beach. Explore the palmetto forests and enjoy the wild horses and other wildlife.
Day 12: A relaxing day will be spent cruising the Florida Coast. You will learn about the marine life from the staff and keep your eyes open
Day 13: Arrive at Miami and disembark. You could choose to extend your exploration a little more by visiting the florida keys for snorkeling, fishing or exploration. Another option would be renting a car and driving Alligator Alley through the Florida Everglades.
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Family Exploration of the Greek Islands
It would be hard to find many family adventures better than Greece. You will be aboard a sailing yacht PANORAMA sailing yacht (Lindblad) to view the beautiful coastline and harbors. Everyone of any age will enjoy learning about Greek history, gods, knights, volcanoes and mythology. Throw in swimming, sailing, beautiful harbors and incredible food and you have a vacation worthy of a Greek God and the family! You will have expedition leaders on board who are just as passionate about exploring as you are.
Your itinerary is listed below:
Day 1: Your trip will begin by flying overnight from the US to Athens Greece. You can of course do this early so that you can enjoy more time in Athens.
Day 2: You will arrive in Athens. In the afternoon you will board the Panorama and sail to Cape Sounion. You will anchor there and enjoy a swim before dinner. You will enjoy a beautiful sunset here.
Day 3: The morning will be spent at sea under full sail. You will cruise and enjoy a morning swim before coming to the island of Sifnos. On the island of Sifnos you will be able to explore the harbor village and wonderful beaches. You have the choice of walking to explore or enjoying some comfortable lounging.
Day 4: You will sail to the island of Santorini which was formed long ago by a volcano. This entire island was once a volcano cone. You will sail through the center of the old volcano while viewing the beautiful cliffs. You will visit the Nornikos Foundation. You will enjoy lunch with beautiful views and a walk afterwords before setting sail and enjoying an afternoon swim.
Day 5: You will dock in the morning in the harbor of Kos near the Castle of the Knight of St
John. You can lounge or enjoy a morning bike ride to the Hellenic and Roman ruins. In the afternoon you will visit the Castle of the Knights. Later a sheltered swim spot will be checked out and enjoy an evening ashore.
Day 6: Explore the Dodecanese Islands in the morning and a beautiful swim location. After this you will explore the Patmos one of the most important Christian sites in the world. St John wrote his book of Revelation here. In the afternoon you will visit the Monastery of St John and the Holy Cave of the Apocalypse.
Day 7: Naxos is renowned as the island where Theseus abandoned Ariadne. You will anchor during lunch and then drive to the oldest village of Apeiranthos. This village has remained unchanged for a long period of time. with marble roads and stone houses. Visit a Venentian Castle and choose between dinner in town or dinner on board the ship.
DAY 8: In the morning you will enjoy Delos where Artemis and Apollo were born. You will explore the Street of the Lions and the Temple of Apollo. You will enjoy a swim before starting your final afternoon sail of this trip and heading for Cape Sounion.
Day 9: You will disembark the ship and go to the Athens airport for a return flight. Or, you can chose to enjoy the optional three day extension to Crete.
For a family that wants to take a vacation out of the ordinary this is a wonderful option. You have adventure, mythology, exploring and lots of ocean swims. If you have the chance to take this Lindblad trip drop me a line.
Brian is also the author of Free Cruise Book at http://www.freecruisebook.com Brian has traveled to Europe, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Alaska and the Caribbean. You can reach brian at brian@freecruisebook.com
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Your itinerary is listed below:
Day 1: Your trip will begin by flying overnight from the US to Athens Greece. You can of course do this early so that you can enjoy more time in Athens.
Day 2: You will arrive in Athens. In the afternoon you will board the Panorama and sail to Cape Sounion. You will anchor there and enjoy a swim before dinner. You will enjoy a beautiful sunset here.
Day 3: The morning will be spent at sea under full sail. You will cruise and enjoy a morning swim before coming to the island of Sifnos. On the island of Sifnos you will be able to explore the harbor village and wonderful beaches. You have the choice of walking to explore or enjoying some comfortable lounging.
Day 4: You will sail to the island of Santorini which was formed long ago by a volcano. This entire island was once a volcano cone. You will sail through the center of the old volcano while viewing the beautiful cliffs. You will visit the Nornikos Foundation. You will enjoy lunch with beautiful views and a walk afterwords before setting sail and enjoying an afternoon swim.
Day 5: You will dock in the morning in the harbor of Kos near the Castle of the Knight of St
John. You can lounge or enjoy a morning bike ride to the Hellenic and Roman ruins. In the afternoon you will visit the Castle of the Knights. Later a sheltered swim spot will be checked out and enjoy an evening ashore.
Day 6: Explore the Dodecanese Islands in the morning and a beautiful swim location. After this you will explore the Patmos one of the most important Christian sites in the world. St John wrote his book of Revelation here. In the afternoon you will visit the Monastery of St John and the Holy Cave of the Apocalypse.
Day 7: Naxos is renowned as the island where Theseus abandoned Ariadne. You will anchor during lunch and then drive to the oldest village of Apeiranthos. This village has remained unchanged for a long period of time. with marble roads and stone houses. Visit a Venentian Castle and choose between dinner in town or dinner on board the ship.
DAY 8: In the morning you will enjoy Delos where Artemis and Apollo were born. You will explore the Street of the Lions and the Temple of Apollo. You will enjoy a swim before starting your final afternoon sail of this trip and heading for Cape Sounion.
Day 9: You will disembark the ship and go to the Athens airport for a return flight. Or, you can chose to enjoy the optional three day extension to Crete.
For a family that wants to take a vacation out of the ordinary this is a wonderful option. You have adventure, mythology, exploring and lots of ocean swims. If you have the chance to take this Lindblad trip drop me a line.
Brian is also the author of Free Cruise Book at http://www.freecruisebook.com Brian has traveled to Europe, Canada, Mexico, Bahamas, Alaska and the Caribbean. You can reach brian at brian@freecruisebook.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Brian_Shigley
Monday, February 18, 2008
Exploring China
Well, the new computer is here so I will be up to date by the end of this week. Check back 2-3 times this week for new articles.
This is another great Lindblad exploration which anyone with an interest in China would love.
Day 1 - 2 - You will fly from Los Angeles to Beijing. You will cross the International Date Line on this flight so you will actually lose two days!
Day 3 - 5 - Beijing. Start by enjoying the Pan Jia Yuan art and antique market and then visit Tiananmen Square which is still considered the political center of China. Enjoy a welcome dinner after your first full day in China!
Enjoy a wonderful excursion to the Great Wall of China and enjoy the Simatai section which isn't seen by a large number of visitors. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a picnic lunch and take scenic hikes here and an optional excursion to the valley of the 13 Ming tombs.
Day 6 - Beijing/Xi'an Fly to Xi'an. Visit the tomb of the Han emperor Jing Di to view items from the 2nd center B.C. The statues here were made of wooden arms and silk garments. In the afternoon you can enjoy an optional bike ride to the massive Ming Dynasty City Wall. You will be staying at the Hyatt Regency.
Day 7 - Xi'an Enjoy the life sized terra cotta army that stands guard at the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. In the afternoon you can enjoy an insider's opinions of the Great Mosque, given by a caretaker.
Day 8 - Fly to Chongqing in the morning. You will be able to watch pandas and learn about conservation efforts from a zoologist. Visit a World War II museum before boarding the river cruise ship VICTORIA KATARINA, one of the best river ships on the Yangtze. Your river cruise will start in the evening.
Day 9-10 - Cruising the Yangtze River. Explore Shibaozhai, a 17th-century Buddhist temple that is found on the cliffs near the river. On the second day of your cruise you will take smaller boats up a narrow tributary through beautiful scenery. You will cruise the new reservoir through the Three Gorges area.
Day 11 - Yichang/Shanghai An engineer will come on board and discuss the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric dam. Arrive in Yichang and then fly to Shanghai. Check into a historic hotel then enjoy a local expert on a walking tour from the French Concession the the new district of Xintiandi.
Day 12 - Shanghai Enjoy the fine art display at the Shanghai Museum. Visit the Urban Planning center to see the plan for Shanghai. Enjoy a walk through Yu Yuan a 16th century garden in the old center of Shanghai.
DAY 13 - Xitang Enjoy a memorable trip to the water village of Xitang which is linked by 100 bridges. View incredible building from the Ming Dynasty along the waterways. Return to stay in Shanghai in the evening.
Day 14 - Shanghai Visit the Longhua Temple. Enjoy an afternoon to explore Shanghai unsupervised. Enjoy a fairwell dinner in the city.
Day 15 - Leave Shanghai and arrive in LA the same day. There is an optional extension available.
If you are fortunate enough to make this trip please drop me a line.
This is another great Lindblad exploration which anyone with an interest in China would love.
Day 1 - 2 - You will fly from Los Angeles to Beijing. You will cross the International Date Line on this flight so you will actually lose two days!
Day 3 - 5 - Beijing. Start by enjoying the Pan Jia Yuan art and antique market and then visit Tiananmen Square which is still considered the political center of China. Enjoy a welcome dinner after your first full day in China!
Enjoy a wonderful excursion to the Great Wall of China and enjoy the Simatai section which isn't seen by a large number of visitors. You will have the opportunity to enjoy a picnic lunch and take scenic hikes here and an optional excursion to the valley of the 13 Ming tombs.
Day 6 - Beijing/Xi'an Fly to Xi'an. Visit the tomb of the Han emperor Jing Di to view items from the 2nd center B.C. The statues here were made of wooden arms and silk garments. In the afternoon you can enjoy an optional bike ride to the massive Ming Dynasty City Wall. You will be staying at the Hyatt Regency.
Day 7 - Xi'an Enjoy the life sized terra cotta army that stands guard at the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang. In the afternoon you can enjoy an insider's opinions of the Great Mosque, given by a caretaker.
Day 8 - Fly to Chongqing in the morning. You will be able to watch pandas and learn about conservation efforts from a zoologist. Visit a World War II museum before boarding the river cruise ship VICTORIA KATARINA, one of the best river ships on the Yangtze. Your river cruise will start in the evening.
Day 9-10 - Cruising the Yangtze River. Explore Shibaozhai, a 17th-century Buddhist temple that is found on the cliffs near the river. On the second day of your cruise you will take smaller boats up a narrow tributary through beautiful scenery. You will cruise the new reservoir through the Three Gorges area.
Day 11 - Yichang/Shanghai An engineer will come on board and discuss the Three Gorges Dam, the world's largest hydroelectric dam. Arrive in Yichang and then fly to Shanghai. Check into a historic hotel then enjoy a local expert on a walking tour from the French Concession the the new district of Xintiandi.
Day 12 - Shanghai Enjoy the fine art display at the Shanghai Museum. Visit the Urban Planning center to see the plan for Shanghai. Enjoy a walk through Yu Yuan a 16th century garden in the old center of Shanghai.
DAY 13 - Xitang Enjoy a memorable trip to the water village of Xitang which is linked by 100 bridges. View incredible building from the Ming Dynasty along the waterways. Return to stay in Shanghai in the evening.
Day 14 - Shanghai Visit the Longhua Temple. Enjoy an afternoon to explore Shanghai unsupervised. Enjoy a fairwell dinner in the city.
Day 15 - Leave Shanghai and arrive in LA the same day. There is an optional extension available.
If you are fortunate enough to make this trip please drop me a line.
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Exploring the Secrets of Bhudan
Sorry for my lack of posts, we had an electrical meltdown that destroyed the computer, modem, three tvs and more items. I plan on being back on schedule Monday with two updates coming this week.
Bhutan Adventure
Today I am going to talk about an inshore adventure that is made for active hikers and ground explorers. Today the trip will be to Bhutan where you can take optional hikes that range from one to five miles. Many of the excursions involve steeper climbing and slippery footing, so you must be physically fit.
You will be staying at comfortable hotels most of your trip with two nights spent in a comfortable tented camp in the Punakha Valley.
On this trip you will see beautiful temples and villages which have not changed for a very long time. You will attend a prayer ceremony and make hikes to ancient dzongs situated on a cliffside.
You will visit Gangtey Gonpa which is one of the wealthiest monasteries in Bhutan. You will see traditional homes and visit an arts school. This is a wonderful trip to explore ancient cultures.
Your itinerary on this trip is shown below:
Day 1: Depart the US and arrive at Bangkok on the following day
Day 3: You will fly to Calcutt's Paro Valley in Bhutan. Enjoy a welcome lunch and see the national museum near the Paro Dzong fortress. Explore the Kyichu Lhakhang.
Day 4: Explore the Thimphu Valley and see Simtokha Dzone, Bhutan's first dzong. Continue to the Dochu La at 10,000 feet and view incredible Himalayan summits if the weather permits. Take a short hike in the forest and then descend into Wangdiphodrang valley and find your hotel.
Day 5: In the morning there will be a drive to the valley of Phobjika considered to be one of the most beautiful in Bhutan. You will be able to visit the Crane Center to learn about black-necked cranes then visit a rural farmhouse.
Day 6: Phobjika. You will visit the Gangtey Gonpa monastery which is located in the center of the Phobjika valley. The restoration of this monastery is scheduled for completion in early 2008, haven't heard if it is completed. After exploring the monastery you can set off on a great half day hike in the valley.
Day 7: Phobjika/Punakha After breakfast you will go to Punakha the ancient capital. You will visit the Punakha Dzong fortress a the junction of the Pho and Mo rivers. You will enjoy an afternoon tea and a festive dinner around the campfire in the evening.
Day 8: There will be a hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten with awesome views of the valley.
Day 9: Punakha/Thimphu Go to Thimphu the capital of Bhutan. Enjoy the weekend open market. Enjoy a visit to the school of painting and arts. In the evening you will be able to enjoy the company of high level officials at a Bhutanese banquet.
Day 10: Thimphu/Paro After exploring Thimphu you will visit the new National Textile Museum. Bhutan's weavings are world famous for their sophistication.
Day 11: Paro Hike to Tiger's Nest Temple which is 2000 feet above the valley floor. In the evening you will enjoy an active farewell dinner.
Day 12: Paro/Bangkok Fly to Bangkok where you will stay overnight in a motel
Day 13: Fly from Bangkok to the US (or your return destination).
This is a great high energy trip that hikers would find difficult to top. If this is a trip you make please drop me a line, I would enjoy adding some comments.
Bhutan Adventure
Today I am going to talk about an inshore adventure that is made for active hikers and ground explorers. Today the trip will be to Bhutan where you can take optional hikes that range from one to five miles. Many of the excursions involve steeper climbing and slippery footing, so you must be physically fit.
You will be staying at comfortable hotels most of your trip with two nights spent in a comfortable tented camp in the Punakha Valley.
On this trip you will see beautiful temples and villages which have not changed for a very long time. You will attend a prayer ceremony and make hikes to ancient dzongs situated on a cliffside.
You will visit Gangtey Gonpa which is one of the wealthiest monasteries in Bhutan. You will see traditional homes and visit an arts school. This is a wonderful trip to explore ancient cultures.
Your itinerary on this trip is shown below:
Day 1: Depart the US and arrive at Bangkok on the following day
Day 3: You will fly to Calcutt's Paro Valley in Bhutan. Enjoy a welcome lunch and see the national museum near the Paro Dzong fortress. Explore the Kyichu Lhakhang.
Day 4: Explore the Thimphu Valley and see Simtokha Dzone, Bhutan's first dzong. Continue to the Dochu La at 10,000 feet and view incredible Himalayan summits if the weather permits. Take a short hike in the forest and then descend into Wangdiphodrang valley and find your hotel.
Day 5: In the morning there will be a drive to the valley of Phobjika considered to be one of the most beautiful in Bhutan. You will be able to visit the Crane Center to learn about black-necked cranes then visit a rural farmhouse.
Day 6: Phobjika. You will visit the Gangtey Gonpa monastery which is located in the center of the Phobjika valley. The restoration of this monastery is scheduled for completion in early 2008, haven't heard if it is completed. After exploring the monastery you can set off on a great half day hike in the valley.
Day 7: Phobjika/Punakha After breakfast you will go to Punakha the ancient capital. You will visit the Punakha Dzong fortress a the junction of the Pho and Mo rivers. You will enjoy an afternoon tea and a festive dinner around the campfire in the evening.
Day 8: There will be a hike to Khamsum Yuelley Namgyel Chorten with awesome views of the valley.
Day 9: Punakha/Thimphu Go to Thimphu the capital of Bhutan. Enjoy the weekend open market. Enjoy a visit to the school of painting and arts. In the evening you will be able to enjoy the company of high level officials at a Bhutanese banquet.
Day 10: Thimphu/Paro After exploring Thimphu you will visit the new National Textile Museum. Bhutan's weavings are world famous for their sophistication.
Day 11: Paro Hike to Tiger's Nest Temple which is 2000 feet above the valley floor. In the evening you will enjoy an active farewell dinner.
Day 12: Paro/Bangkok Fly to Bangkok where you will stay overnight in a motel
Day 13: Fly from Bangkok to the US (or your return destination).
This is a great high energy trip that hikers would find difficult to top. If this is a trip you make please drop me a line, I would enjoy adding some comments.
Tuesday, January 15, 2008
19 Day Grand Asia Adventure
This trip is for anyone with a strong desire to explore the secrets of Asia. Cruise West is known for up close and personal cruising and exploration. You will be exposed to the cultures of these people, not just seeing the sights.
Start in Japan, then enjoy Korea, China and Vietnam. It is possible to add an additional exploration before your cruise (The Heart Of Japan, 3 days) or an additional exploration after the cruise (Angkor Wat and Cambodia 6 days).
Here is what your amazing itinerary would look like:
Day 1: Arrive in Japan and stay in a Deluxe Hotel in Kobe.
Day 2: Enjoy a relaxing morning then visit the White Egret Castle. Board the spirit of Oceanus and set sail
Day 3): Miyajima/Hiroshima Enjoy the Island Of The Shrines a tour of the famous Itsukushima Shinto shrine. You will also have the opportunity to meet a Shinto priest.
Day 3: Tour the Peak Park at Hiroshima.
Day 4: Nagasaki Tour the Atomic Bomb Museum and Glover Garden
Day 5: Juju Island, S Korea. Enjoy South Korea's highest peak the the Juju Folk Village Museum.
Day 6: Shanghai, China This is probably China's leading commercial center. You will enjoy the Shanghai Museum and the wonderful Chinese art. You can also see the Children's Palace and French Concession District.
Day 7: Shanghai Enjoy some free time to explore Shanghai or optional tours
Day 8: A Relaxing Day At Sea with time to learn about your next ports
Day 9: A Relaxing Day At Sea with time to learn about your next ports
Day 10: Explore the incredible port of Xiamen. See the Buddhist Nanputao Temple at the Mountain of Five Old Men. You will also visit the Heavenly Kings Hall
Day 11: Hong Kong. Visit the top of Victoria Peak to see a wonderful view of the city. You can shop the open market and later you will have a chance to take an optional Chinese cuisine cooking class.
Day 12: A relaxing day at sea with time to learn about your upcoming ports.
Day 13: Visit Danang (Hoi An) Vietnam. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 14: Chan May (Hue Chan May) This is a new port giving access to an important trading center.
Day 15: A relaxing day at sea with time to learn about your upcoming ports
Day 16: Ha Long Bay, Vietnam The Bay of the Descending Drag has approximately 1600 islands
Day 17: Haiphong (Hanoi) Vietnam. Explore Hanoi which show French and Chinese influences.
Day 18: Haiphong (Hanoi) Enjoy Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum. Enjoy a great farewell dinner at Co Loa Citadel
Day 19: Have breakfast and then transfer to the Hanoi airport.
It would be difficult to find a better trip to explore Asia, although I will work on it. This trip gives you expert information on the culture, cooking and more. Each of these destinations would normally require their own trip but with this cruise you can explore four great destinations in one trip with minimal flights.
If you are interested in Asia I hope you have the time and money to take this trip. For more information on this great click here
Start in Japan, then enjoy Korea, China and Vietnam. It is possible to add an additional exploration before your cruise (The Heart Of Japan, 3 days) or an additional exploration after the cruise (Angkor Wat and Cambodia 6 days).
Here is what your amazing itinerary would look like:
Day 1: Arrive in Japan and stay in a Deluxe Hotel in Kobe.
Day 2: Enjoy a relaxing morning then visit the White Egret Castle. Board the spirit of Oceanus and set sail
Day 3): Miyajima/Hiroshima Enjoy the Island Of The Shrines a tour of the famous Itsukushima Shinto shrine. You will also have the opportunity to meet a Shinto priest.
Day 3: Tour the Peak Park at Hiroshima.
Day 4: Nagasaki Tour the Atomic Bomb Museum and Glover Garden
Day 5: Juju Island, S Korea. Enjoy South Korea's highest peak the the Juju Folk Village Museum.
Day 6: Shanghai, China This is probably China's leading commercial center. You will enjoy the Shanghai Museum and the wonderful Chinese art. You can also see the Children's Palace and French Concession District.
Day 7: Shanghai Enjoy some free time to explore Shanghai or optional tours
Day 8: A Relaxing Day At Sea with time to learn about your next ports
Day 9: A Relaxing Day At Sea with time to learn about your next ports
Day 10: Explore the incredible port of Xiamen. See the Buddhist Nanputao Temple at the Mountain of Five Old Men. You will also visit the Heavenly Kings Hall
Day 11: Hong Kong. Visit the top of Victoria Peak to see a wonderful view of the city. You can shop the open market and later you will have a chance to take an optional Chinese cuisine cooking class.
Day 12: A relaxing day at sea with time to learn about your upcoming ports.
Day 13: Visit Danang (Hoi An) Vietnam. This is a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Day 14: Chan May (Hue Chan May) This is a new port giving access to an important trading center.
Day 15: A relaxing day at sea with time to learn about your upcoming ports
Day 16: Ha Long Bay, Vietnam The Bay of the Descending Drag has approximately 1600 islands
Day 17: Haiphong (Hanoi) Vietnam. Explore Hanoi which show French and Chinese influences.
Day 18: Haiphong (Hanoi) Enjoy Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum. Enjoy a great farewell dinner at Co Loa Citadel
Day 19: Have breakfast and then transfer to the Hanoi airport.
It would be difficult to find a better trip to explore Asia, although I will work on it. This trip gives you expert information on the culture, cooking and more. Each of these destinations would normally require their own trip but with this cruise you can explore four great destinations in one trip with minimal flights.
If you are interested in Asia I hope you have the time and money to take this trip. For more information on this great click here
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Transatlantic Sailing Aboard A Clipper Ship
This is a sailor's dream come true or possibly an ocean lover's dream come true. Take a five masted ship with full crew from Lisbon, Portugal to Bridgetown, Barbados. You can help and learn about sailing from experts or you can sit on the deck and enjoy the wonderful ocean surrounding the ship.This is a medium sized ship, 439 feet long which accommodates only 229 passengers.
Day 1: If you are traveling east bound your incredible voyage would start from Lisbon, Portugal. Lisbon is a wonderful city rich in history. There are many monuments to see including the Castle of Sao Jorge, Rossio Square and Elevador de Santa Justa (a Gothic lift style elevator). There are many different architecture variations to see here including Roman, Gothic, Broque, Manueline, Modern and Post Modern.
The main attractions are:
Belem. The construction of the grand Mosteiro dos Jeronimos in this area took 70 years to complete. This is a great example of Manueline architecture.
Bairro Alto. This is a shopping and entertainment area. There will be a mix of about any type of person you could imagine here.
Gare do Oriente. This is a beautiful designed area which is also a transportation center for Lisbon.Lisbon Trams and Funiculars. Lisbon was built on seven hills and the Lisbon tram gives you a way to visually see the entire city. The funiculars/elevadors of da Gloria, da Bica and Da Lavra should be seen here if possible.
This is a great way to start a wonderful vacation. There will be many vivid memories from this city.
After enjoying Lisbon you will board your five mast clipper ship and head out to sea.
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: Casablanca, Morrocco.Casablanca is Morocco's largest city. This large African city has a huge French influence. Some of the major items to see besides the port of Calablanca are the Catholic Cathedreal, The Technopark, Twin Center and the Hassan Mosque.
Day 4: Safi Morocco.
Day 5: At Sea
Day 6: Canary Islands, Spain The Canary Islands are a favorite wildlife destination with many species of birds, lizards, fish and sea turtles. If you are interested in wildlife take a tour if there is time.
Day 7 - Day 15: At Sea.
You will enjoy your time crossing the Atlantic in a very similar way to the original sailors.
Day 16: Bridgetown, Barbados Enjoy the beautiful coast and beaches of Barbados as you cruise into their deep water harbor. Trafalgar Square definitely has a lot of British influence where you can enjoy cricket and High Tea.
Day 17: Disembark your clipper ship
I hope you can enjoy this trip. If you do drop me a line. If you want more information on this trip click here
Day 1: If you are traveling east bound your incredible voyage would start from Lisbon, Portugal. Lisbon is a wonderful city rich in history. There are many monuments to see including the Castle of Sao Jorge, Rossio Square and Elevador de Santa Justa (a Gothic lift style elevator). There are many different architecture variations to see here including Roman, Gothic, Broque, Manueline, Modern and Post Modern.
The main attractions are:
Belem. The construction of the grand Mosteiro dos Jeronimos in this area took 70 years to complete. This is a great example of Manueline architecture.
Bairro Alto. This is a shopping and entertainment area. There will be a mix of about any type of person you could imagine here.
Gare do Oriente. This is a beautiful designed area which is also a transportation center for Lisbon.Lisbon Trams and Funiculars. Lisbon was built on seven hills and the Lisbon tram gives you a way to visually see the entire city. The funiculars/elevadors of da Gloria, da Bica and Da Lavra should be seen here if possible.
This is a great way to start a wonderful vacation. There will be many vivid memories from this city.
After enjoying Lisbon you will board your five mast clipper ship and head out to sea.
Day 2: At Sea
Day 3: Casablanca, Morrocco.Casablanca is Morocco's largest city. This large African city has a huge French influence. Some of the major items to see besides the port of Calablanca are the Catholic Cathedreal, The Technopark, Twin Center and the Hassan Mosque.
Day 4: Safi Morocco.
Day 5: At Sea
Day 6: Canary Islands, Spain The Canary Islands are a favorite wildlife destination with many species of birds, lizards, fish and sea turtles. If you are interested in wildlife take a tour if there is time.
Day 7 - Day 15: At Sea.
You will enjoy your time crossing the Atlantic in a very similar way to the original sailors.
Day 16: Bridgetown, Barbados Enjoy the beautiful coast and beaches of Barbados as you cruise into their deep water harbor. Trafalgar Square definitely has a lot of British influence where you can enjoy cricket and High Tea.
Day 17: Disembark your clipper ship
I hope you can enjoy this trip. If you do drop me a line. If you want more information on this trip click here
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Tropical Adventure In The Fijis
For people who enjoyed unspoiled beaches, reefs and native people this is a fantastic adventure. This adventure is aboard a small ship which holds approximately 120 people, the Reef Escape.
You will begin your cruising adventure with a welcome at Tivua Island. Enjoy a wonderful welcome dinner in the evening and a visit to a private island. Enjoy some snorkeling or the pristine beach.
The following is a possible itinerary as changes can occur.
Day 2: Enjoy a day of relaxation as you visit the north coast of Viti Levu and also enjoy some stops for beaching and snorkeling. Enjoy pre dinner cocktails in the Lounge.
Day 3: Arrive at the port of Levuka on Ovalua. This was the first European settlement in Fiji and was a huge destination for sailors and had a wild reputation. There is an optional tour available and in the afternoon you will visit a Convent school.
Day 4: Today you will enjoy Savusavu which is located on Vanua Levu, the 2nd largest island in Fiji. You can enjoy visits to a pearl farm, hot springs and open markets. You can enjoy beaching and snorkeling later in the afternoon.
Day 5: Today you will visit Tavenuni Island. You can enjoy an optional bus tour to Bourna Waterfall which is in a picturesque setting. Afterwards you can visit the markets and a feast of fresh local seafood and incredible tropical fruits. Enjoy dancing to the native music in the evening.
Day 6: Enjoy an unforgettable choral church service on the west side of Taveuni. This island is located on the 180th Meridian which is the Dateline Meridian, the line between today and tomorrow. After visiting the dateline you will enjoy a cruise along the coast of Vanua Levu.
Day 7: Enjoy Sali Sali Island which is found on the north side of Viti Levu. Here you will enjoy your last snorkeling and beachcombing. If there is time you will stop at a mystery island after this. There will be celebrations, cocktails and appetizers served before the gala farewell dinner. There will be South Pacific music played for you to dance to.
Day 8: You will enjoy breakfast and disembark at Denarau Marina.
So what makes this a special trip?
1) Taking a small trip to these locations give you the ability to see things few people in the world will be fortunate enough to see.
2) The beaches are pristine, you will not find more unspoiled locations anywhere in your travels.
3) There is a great mix of enjoying wildlife, culture and relaxation.
For more information please go here
You will begin your cruising adventure with a welcome at Tivua Island. Enjoy a wonderful welcome dinner in the evening and a visit to a private island. Enjoy some snorkeling or the pristine beach.
The following is a possible itinerary as changes can occur.
Day 2: Enjoy a day of relaxation as you visit the north coast of Viti Levu and also enjoy some stops for beaching and snorkeling. Enjoy pre dinner cocktails in the Lounge.
Day 3: Arrive at the port of Levuka on Ovalua. This was the first European settlement in Fiji and was a huge destination for sailors and had a wild reputation. There is an optional tour available and in the afternoon you will visit a Convent school.
Day 4: Today you will enjoy Savusavu which is located on Vanua Levu, the 2nd largest island in Fiji. You can enjoy visits to a pearl farm, hot springs and open markets. You can enjoy beaching and snorkeling later in the afternoon.
Day 5: Today you will visit Tavenuni Island. You can enjoy an optional bus tour to Bourna Waterfall which is in a picturesque setting. Afterwards you can visit the markets and a feast of fresh local seafood and incredible tropical fruits. Enjoy dancing to the native music in the evening.
Day 6: Enjoy an unforgettable choral church service on the west side of Taveuni. This island is located on the 180th Meridian which is the Dateline Meridian, the line between today and tomorrow. After visiting the dateline you will enjoy a cruise along the coast of Vanua Levu.
Day 7: Enjoy Sali Sali Island which is found on the north side of Viti Levu. Here you will enjoy your last snorkeling and beachcombing. If there is time you will stop at a mystery island after this. There will be celebrations, cocktails and appetizers served before the gala farewell dinner. There will be South Pacific music played for you to dance to.
Day 8: You will enjoy breakfast and disembark at Denarau Marina.
So what makes this a special trip?
1) Taking a small trip to these locations give you the ability to see things few people in the world will be fortunate enough to see.
2) The beaches are pristine, you will not find more unspoiled locations anywhere in your travels.
3) There is a great mix of enjoying wildlife, culture and relaxation.
For more information please go here
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