Portugal, Spain & France Wine Cruise
August 4 -13, 2012
The intimate & luxurious, all-inclusive, all-suite 380-passenger Silver Whisper sails from Lisbon to Southampton with port calls in Oporto, Portugal, Bilbao, Spain and Bordeaux, Saint-Malo and Honfleur in France. On this wine-themed cruise, discerning travellers with a passion for fine wines will enjoy sampling great vintages and learning about the tradition and art of winemaking in special tastings and lectures. Enjoy optional private tours to renowned vineyards and world-class wineries. On board, you’ll enjoy an extensive selection of fine red and white wine pairings with both lunch and dinner.
Your host, Richard Nurick, a retired London wine merchant, is a distinguished wine judge and lecturer who has taught wine appreciation courses at Newbury and Henley colleges in the UK. He is currently a full judge with the International Wine Challenge.
Join celebrity wine hosts Carissa Chappellet & Archie McLaren, Owner & Managing Director of Chappellet Winery on a wine-themed cruisetour. Enjoy 3 nights pre-cruise in Barcelona, Spain, then savor a 7-night river cruise through Provence on the intimate AmaDagio, followed by 3 nights post-cruise in Paris, France. This special sailing features complimentary lectures, wine tastings and wine-themed shore excursions. You will enjoy exclusive visits to historic vineyards and cellars.
You are invited to join me & participate in our multi-day traveling celebration . . . a 5-night pacific Coastal WINE CRUISE on Celebrity’s 5-star premium MILLENNIUM sailing north from San Diego to Vancouver with stops in San Francisco and Victoria..
Enjoy gourmet cuisine, wine events, a champagne bar & martini bar plus the AquaSpa, Thalasso pool, Fitness Center and shipboard activities.
Wine-themed events are currently TBA & may include: wine tastings, winemaker dinners, notable guest speakers, enrichment seminars, special excursions and more.
For more information, contact:
Jacintha Perera, group leader
Accredited & Master Cruise Counsellor
COOKING in Paradise
The island of Bora Bora, with its world-renowned turquoise lagoons and endless beauty was chosen as the backdrop for Cooking Channel’s primetime special, “Giada in Paradise.”
The Bora Bora episode will air this Sunday 1/15 at 8pm EST/5pm PST on Cooking Channel! – Be sure to tune in!
WHAT: Giada in Paradise
WHEN: January 15th, 2012 at 8pm EST/5pm
WHERE: On Cooking Channel!
Mother’s Day Spa Getaway The week of May 13-20, 2012
Relax, rejuvenate & revitalize on this annual Family & Friends Retreat at Canyon Ranch in Tucson. Partial & full week stays available at group rates. Registration is now open.
For more information, contact:
Jacintha Perera, group coodinator Jacintha@IslandGetawayTravel.com
(916) 392-1520 or (866) 345-ISLE
Join me on a unique Spa & Adventure Getaway in lush tropical Fiji March 18-25, 2012.
Located on the highest point of the 5- star Outrigger on the Lagoon Resort, the Bebe Butterfly Spa Sanctuary is a cocoon of tranquility offering sweeping views of the Fijian landscape and the South Pacific waters.
Treatments available include the Bobo massage, a uniquely Fijian style which involves fluid strokes with the hands, elbows and forearms using warm coconut oil. Exfoliation treatments include the Fresh Sugar Cane Body Glow using fresh local sugar cane crystals, virgin coconut oil and nut extracts while a full menu of facials features locally grown papaya, pineapple and coconut together with European products. A menu of five body wraps employs a thermal water capsule in which the guest is cocooned after warm essential oils have been applied while a Sabai Stone Therapy involves a massage with heated malachite and zincite stones after oils have been painted over the body. Four of the treatment rooms, contain sunken spa baths which overlook the reef, adding another level of luxury to treatments.
Join me on a unique Spa & Adventure Getaway in lush tropical Fiji in the South Pacific March 18-25, 2012.
Enjoy deluxe oceanview accommodations with Fijian Talai butler service and spectacular views and exotic spa treatments at the ridgetop Bebe“Butterfly” Spa Sanctuary at the award-winning 5-star Outrigger on the Lagoon Resort is located beachfront in the heart of the Coral Coast. In addition to snorkeling and kayaking, many soft adventure activities such as jetboating, whitewater rafting, ziplining, mountain biking and trekking are available in the area.
Disney’s Aulani Resort & Spa opened the first phase of its brand-new resort on August 29. Drawing its inspiration from traditional Hawaiian values and culture, this premier oceanfront resort built at Ko Olina on Oahu’s west-side will offer an enchanting village concept layout that incorporates guestrooms and villas, restaurants, a beautiful lawn for weddings, conference center, spa & fitness center, and a variety of swimming facilities spread out across its 21 acres.
For more information, contact Jacintha Perera,
Disney Graduate & Master Specialist & Hawaii Akamai Specialist Jacintha@IslandGetawayTravel.com
(916) 392-1520 or (866) 345-ISLE
Join Ann DaPrato, owner of Rise Yoga Studio, on her 4th annual Yoga & Meditation Retreat
at the Canyon Ranch health resort in Tucson, Arizona Monday, January 2 – Friday, January 6.
Ann will be teaching a 4 class yoga series on “Setting Goals & Intentions” to get your 2012 started with total health & well-being.
For more information, contact:
Jacintha Perera, group coodinator Jacintha@IslandGetawayTravel.com
(916) 392-1520 or (866) 345-ISLE
Start a Healthy New Year with Rose Zahnn, president of the Health Habits Fitness Studio,
on her 8th annual Spa & Fitness Getaway at Canyon Ranch health resort in Tucson, Arizona
Monday, January 2 – Friday, January 6, 2012.
For more information, contact:
Jacintha Perera, group coodinator Jacintha@IslandGetawayTravel.com
(916) 392-1520 or (866) 345-ISLE
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