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Aqua Spa May 28

The AquaSpa has an enclosed Solarium with heated saltwater Thalassotherapy pool.

The AquaSpa also offers a private Persian Garden with heated tile loungers . . .

. . . and steam rooms infused with eucalyptus as well as a Turkish Bath.
Needless to say, we ALL spent some quality time in the AquaSpa.

For more information contact:
Jacintha Perera, ACC, MCC
aka The Sea Goddess
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597

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Bon Voyage May 27

The big beautiful Celebrity Millennium fresh from a recent refurbishment & enhancement in dry dock a couple weeks ago, our floating resort for 5 days!

Welcome Aboard gifts delivered to our staterooms . . .
Enjoying Bon Voyage champagne on the balcony of the Aqua Class stateroom.

Port of Embarkation – San Diego – great view from the balcony!

For more information contact:
Jacintha Perera, ACC, MCC
aka The Sea Goddess
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597

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Sailabration! May 26

Preparing to set sail tomorrow on the Island Getaways 15th Anniversary Sailabration on Celebrity Millennium– a 5 nt Pacific Coastal wine cruise from San Diego to Vancouver w/ stops in San Francisco & Victoria.

Wine events included: Wine Appreciation 101; a European Wine seminar; World Wine seminar & auction, a Prive Connoiseur wine dinner; day tours to Napa & Sonoma; & a Riedel comparative wine glass workshop. A rather full schedule for a 5 day cruise!

For more information contact:
Jacintha Perera, ACC, MCC
aka The Sea Goddess
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597

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Rolling on the River May 23

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When I say river boat  . . . I am NOT talking about a Mississippi paddlewheeler  . . . I am referring to sleek modern vessels  . . . that offer all the creature comforts  . . . as you glide through the countryside . . . stopping at local towns & villages along the way.

For more delicious details, contact: Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist Gourmet Getaways, a division of www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com 916.897.9597

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Ready to Set Sail May 18

Postcards from Lyon  . . .AmaDagio’s Cruise Manager John Riley & Hotel Director Luis de Sousa Marques . . . along with Captain Louis Devaux (not shown here) . . . greeted passengers and prepared us for our cruise  . . . on the Saone & Rhone Rivers . . .  south from Lyon to Arles.

A votre sante! Here we go!

For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597

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Welcome Aboard May 17

Postcards from Lyon  . . . staff members Elena & Peter welcome us aboard the AmaDagio  . . .  with a glass of Veuve Clicquot French champagne for each passenger . . . and a red rose for each lady . . . a nice touch!

For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597

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and a Slow Boat May 16

Postcards from Lyon  . . . when I say river boat  . . . I am NOT talking about a Mark Twain Mississippi paddlewheeler  . . . I am referring to sleek modern vessels  . . . that offer all the creature comforts  . . . as you glide through the countryside on a river cruise . . . stopping at local towns & villages along the way.

For more delicious details, contact:
Jacintha Perera, culinary escape artist
Gourmet Getaways, a division of
www.IslandGetawaysTravel.com
916.897.9597

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In Celebration of Wine Feb 03

PROVENCE WINE CRUISETOUR
March 25- April 8, 2012

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.

 

For more information, contact:
Jacintha Perera, Master Cruise Counsellor
Jacintha@IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 897-9597

Sailabration Jan 18

A Special Occasion Event

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

Jacintha@IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 897-9597

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FAQ #20: A Huge Leap Forward Feb 15

Q: Do you recommend the new mega ships?

 A: In short, size does matter.

Super Size It
If you like Las Vegas with its multitude of restaurants and entertainment venues, you may enjoy mega ships such as Royal Caribbean’s new Allure of the Seas launched in Dec 2010, now the largest ship in the world, sister ship to the Oasis of the Seas. Each carries 5,400 passengers every week from Fort Lauderdale on alternating Caribbean itineraries. The ports they visit are often secondary. These massive ships are destinations in themselves. With 16 decks and public space divided into 7 neighborhoods,  it takes a week just to explore them. However, these are not for everyone.

Mega Ships Oasis & Allure of the Seas

Bigger isn’t necessarily better.

For serious world travelers, I still recommend a more upscale and intimate boutique experience on smaller ships with destination-focused itineraries that are sometimes inaccessible to larger ships. Medium ships like Azamara Club Cruises carry approx 700, the luxurious small Silversea vessels only 300 passengers, and even smaller river boats only 100-150 privileged guests.

 Consider not just quantity but also the quality of the overall experience.

For more information, contact Jacintha Perera,
Accredited (ACC) & Master (MCC) Cruise Counsellor
Jacintha@IslandGetawaysTravel.com
(916) 392-1520 or (866) 345-ISLE

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