African Travel, Inc. Offers Two Luxury Specials

Glendale, CA- African Travel, Inc. specialists in luxury African safaris, is offering free round trip air fare to Africa — worth more than $1,500 — on a pair of safari itineraries from October through December. Travelers can choose from a 12-day South Africa and Victoria Falls trip or 13 days in Northern Tanzania, both offering topflight accommodations and services. Designed for individual parties, both safari packages depart any day of the week and can be customized with optional extensions and other arrangements. Prices are per person, double occupancy.

The Great Migration, 13 Days Tanzania, from $11,195 per person

This safari combines northern Tanzania’s finest wildlife viewing with luxury lodgings. Highlights include 4 nights in the Serengeti with daily wildlife viewing, the famed Ngorongoro Crater, one of the most unique caldera in the world; Tarangire, one of Tanzania’s “secret” wildlife havens and home to a large elephant population; and Manyara National Park in the Great Rift, with its hippos and flamingos.

Beginning and ending with a night in Arusha, the itinerary spends two nights each at Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater, one night at Manyara National Park, and four nights in the Serengeti. Included are roundtrip air fare from New York, luxury accommodations, 29 meals, and daily game drives and other wildlife activities with highly trained guides. Accommodations are “Wildebeest” level, and include Arusha Hotel, Tarangire Tree Lodge, Lake Manyara Tree Camp, Crater Lodge at Ngorongoro and – for maximum wildlife viewing — Mobile Migration, a mobile camp in the Serengeti.

Depending on the month of departure, prices begin at $8,795 per person, based on double occupancy for November. October and December prices are slightly higher. Single supplement begins at $2,595. Round trip economy air fare from New York to Kilimanjaro is free for travel from October through December; Business class air fare is available upon request. Taxes, fuel surcharges and security fees are additional. Travelers can spice up their trip with an optional extension to Zanzibar.

Southern Explorer, 12 Days: South Africa & Victoria Falls, from $9,975

Capetown, Kruger National Park and Victoria Falls combine on this 12-day odyssey. Two days are spent at the legendary falls with three days each in Cape Town and Kruger National Park, plus an overnight in Johannesburg en route from Kruger to Victoria Falls and prior to departure. Two full days touring Cape Town plus a dinner with a Capetonian family are followed by a stay at Singita Private Game Reserve, including morning and afternoon wildlife drives. At Victoria Falls a walking tour and an evening sundowner cruise on the Zambezi provide various vistas of one of the world’s highest falls.

Top-of-the-line accommodations for “Ebony Class” departures are at the Cape Grace in Cape Town, at Singita Boulders/Ebony in the Sabi Sands, the Saxon in Johannesburg, and the River Club at Victoria Falls. Price includes 20 meals, accommodations, all transportation, sightseeing and safari drives in an open vehicle.

“Ebony Class” departures from October – December are $9,975 per person, based on double occupancy. Single supplement is $2,875. Economy class air fare from New York to Cape Town with return from Johannesburg is free for departures from October through December (black-out dates apply). Flights to Victoria Falls and Kruger National Park are additional. Business class air fare is available upon request. Taxes, fuel surcharges and security fees are additional. Travelers can extend their trip to savor more of South Africa with optional tours to South Africa’s renowned Cape Winelands or Bushmans Kloof Wilderness Reserve.

About African Travel, Inc.

Since 1976 African Travel Inc, under the leadership of its Founder and Managing Director, Dave Herbert, has designed custom-tailored, luxury vacation experiences to the African continent and beyond for discerning travelers. African Travel Inc.’s offerings stretch from Cape Town to Cairo, the Seychelles islands, Mauritius, Madagascar and Dubai. Travel + Leisure magazine named African Travel, Inc. one of the top ten tour and safari operators in 2007.

In keeping with its philosophy, African Travel encourages preservation and economic development through a number of activities, including donating a portion of profits to wildlife conservation and cultural preservation.

For more information on African Travel Inc.’s custom-tailored trips, see your travel agent, phone (800) 421-8907 or (818) 507-7893. Information is also available at http://www.africantravelinc.com  or by emailing ati@africantravelinc.com

Baobab Expeditions in Partnership with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund
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Remembering Gorillas in the Mist: Baobab Expeditions in Partnership with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund

Denver, CO— This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Academy Award nominated movie, Gorillas in the Mist, starring Sigourney Weaver as real-life naturalist Dian Fossey and her work in the Congo with Mountain Gorillas. Although Dian Fossey died in 1985, her legacy continues on today in many forms. The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund International (DFGFI) is dedicated to the conservation and protection of gorillas and their habitat in Africa. Baobab Expeditions, a company that takes modern day explorers on expeditions around the world, was hand-picked by the DFGFI for partnership as their travel provider due to Baobab’s unique, exploratory approach to expeditions through Africa and its conviction to support both wildlife conservation and community organizations.

As a result of this partnership, Baobab Expeditions has created conservation travel itineraries in partnership with the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund that are specifically designed to give guests a greater insight into how this charity operates while providing adventurers with an unforgettable vacation experience. These expeditions give travelers the opportunity to view gorillas in the wild and visit Fossey’s historical stomping grounds. Since Dian Fossey’s death, DFGFI has continued and expanded her pioneering work with endangered gorillas. In addition, DFGFI now operates programs for education, health, and economic development in local African communities.

Some of the activities of the DFGFI include:

Daily monitoring, protection and study of the mountain gorillas in Rwanda’s Parc National des Volcans, from the world-renowned Karisoke Research Center, founded by Dian Fossey. The center also operates educational programs, shares its scientific database with scientists and conservationists throughout the world, and provides training in tracking, anti-poaching, research, and other techniques.

Working with a series of community-based preserves and national parks in the Democratic Republic of Congo, to help protect a unique eco-region that is home to the endangered Grauer’s gorilla and many other rare species.

Helping to bring a healthier environment to local communities through health education, medical treatments, clean water, and disease prevention programs.

Supporting special needs of local communities decimated by war, including orphanages, widows’ organizations, women’s business groups, and small-scale economic development.

Providing educational opportunities, programs, and resources for local populations.

A portion of every Baobab trip booking goes towards this worthwhile organization. Trips are from 4-12 days and departure dates are year-round.

Luxury Mediterranean Sea voyage at exceptional price

Two for One Autumn Cruise Offers 2008

After a series of exceptional package, MSC Poesia, a flagship of MSC Cruises, joins the package in this autumn. As one of its 2008 destinations, MSC Poesia will stop at Katakolon on the Peloponnese peninsula in Greece, giving Olympics fans the opportunity to visit Olympia, site of the very first games.

MSC Poesia will join other MSC Cruises for an exciting and diverse range of voyages at exceptional prices this autumn, providing an opportunity to indulge in the extravagance of the cruise with relatives and friends alike. MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Sinifonia will be sailing to Europe throughout the season, offering you chances to grasp a glance of the panoramic views of various ports and experience firsthand the multiple dimensions of European cultures.

The extraordinary Autumn cruise ‘buy-one-get-one-free’ promotion enables keen travelers to voyage in pairs at the price of one only, room-sharing children below 18 can even travel for free.

Each destination on MSC cruise itineraries provides diversity and cultural intrigue, along with dining, shopping and sightseeing excursions. A number of world¡¦s famous heritage can be visited all the way long: Roman Colosseum, Ancient Greek Olympic Games Field, Olympia of Katakolon, picturesque architecture of Barcelona, the European little white houses of Santorini, Famous bridges and canals of Venice and the historical Marseilles port.

Built by the world’s most prestigious shipyards, every detail onboard any of the MSC Cruises ships reflects the company’s true Italian style.

MSC Cruises sophisticated on-board activities and facilities offer all a guest needs for a relaxing break - mini golf course, fitness centre, spa and massage, sauna rooms, jogging areas, swimming pools, jacuzzi, video games centre, theatre, salon, internet cafes, restaurants, disco, casino, shopping arcade, children¡¦s club and Wi-Fi facilities.

‘Buy-one-get-one-free’ Autumn Luxury Cruise

MSC Poesia (8 days/7 nights)

Ports of Call: Venice, Bari, Katakolon, Izmir, Istanbul, Dubrovnik

Embarkation: Venice
• Departs: 06/09/2008 (Sat)
Price: HKD10,690*
• Departs: 20/09/2008 (Sat) and 27/09/2008 (Sat)
Price: HKD9,130*
• Departs: 18/10/2008 (Sat) and 01/11/2008 (Sat)
Price: HKD7,650*

MSC Orchestra (8 days/7 nights)

Ports of Call: Genoa, Naples, Palermo, Tunis, Palma, Barcelona, Marseilles
Embarkation: Genoa

• Departs: 28/09/2008 (Sun)
Price: HKD8,120*
• Departs: 19/10/2008 (Sun) and 26/10/2008 (Sun)
Price: HKD7,100*

MSC Musica (8 days/7 nights)
Ports of Call: Bari, Katakolon, Santorini, Mykonos, Piraeus, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Venice

Embarkation: Bari
• Departs: 29/09/2008 (Mon)
Price: HKD9,130*

MSC Opera (8 days/7 nights)
Ports of Call: Trieste, Ancona, Gythion, Piraeus (Athens), Corfu, Dubrovnik
Embarkation: Trieste
• Departs: 29/09/2008 (Mon)
Price: HKD7,100*

MSC Lirica (8 days/7 nights)
Ports of Call: Genoa, Marseilles, Valencia, Tangier, Malaga, Civitavecchia
Embarkation: Genoa
• Departs: 08/11/2008 (Sat)
Price: HKD7,100*

MSC Sinfonia (8 days/7 nights)
Ports of Call: Genoa, Monte Carlo, Valencia, Valleta (Malta), Tunis (Tunisia), Civitavecchia (Rome)
Embarkation: Genoa

• Departs: 08/09/2008 (Mon)
Price: HKD9,130*
• Departs: 29/09/2008 (Mon)
Price: HKD8,120*

*The above prices exclude air-ticket, tips, port charges, fuel surcharges, government taxes and all applicable taxes.
*The above prices are applicable for 2 persons travel together only.

For more information visit www.msccruisesasia.com

MSC Cruises currently has a fleet of nine ships: MSC Poesia, MSC Orchestra, MSC Musica, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Opera, MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica, MSC Melody and MSC Rhapsody, cruising in the Mediterranean all year round, Northern Europe, Atlantic Ocean, the Caribbean , South America, Indian Ocean and South Africa. The fleet will increase to 12 ships by 2009. In winter of 2008 and spring 2009, MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida will join the fleet. These will be two of the largest ships built by a European ship owner. Then in the fall of 2009, MSC Magnifica, the fourth ship in the Musica class will enter service.

MSC Cruises is a partner of the city of Venice and a member of the Club - ‘Friends of Venice’ as well as one of the supporters for the project ‘Venice Blue Flag’ which sets the standards for the carbon emissions.

Riyadh - Sama Airlines; the newest airlines in Saudi Arabia; announced the new initiatives in airports and inside the aircraft to simplify a quick check - in process for passengers without luggage, and to give the priority boarding to families with children and old people. In addition, Sama has implemented an on-board dedicated toilet inside the aircraft for ladies only, to make the travel experience a more comfortable one. These initiatives are part of Sama’s “Just for You” a campaign designed to support the summer getaway.

Mr. Samer Atawi, Sama CCO said: “We allocate a special and fast track for passengers without luggage, to simplify the whole check-in process.When it comes to boarding the aircraft, we give priority to families with children and old people to help them get settled on board. Furthermore, we allocate a one toilet inside the aircraft for ladies use only, helping them to feel more comfortable during the journey These initiatives are the first of their kind in the aviation sector in Saudi Arabia and the region, as part of “Just for You” a campaign to satisfy our traveler guests and for their comfort”

Sama Airlines has allocated a team of staff in Dammam and Jeddah, and sooner in Riyadh, to fast track Check-In for passengers without luggage, and support families with children and old people.

“Previous “Just for you” initiatives, include our frequent traveler program, which rewards the traveler with one free trip for every 9 boarding passes to any Sama destinations (Domestic or International). In addition, our promotion for kids is still valid for 250 SR to any Sama’s international destinations, to reduce the travel costs on families during this summer. “Just for You” a campaign is unique and unprecedented initiatives”, Samer Atawi added.

Sama flies to 12 domestic destinations ( Dammam, Riyadh, Jeddah, Abha, Jizan, Hail, Arar, Jouf, Tabouk, Rafha, and Bisha) and 10 international destinations across the Middle East (Abu-Dhabi, Sharjah, Amman, Damascus, Latakia, Aleppo, Beirut, Alexandira, Asiut and Sharm el Sheikh). Sama offers various ways for booking, such as the website (www.flysama.com) or Call Centre 9200 05588, or Sales Centre in all the main cities (Riyadh, Dammam, Jeddah, Madinah, Abha) and the Airports, or our Authorised Travel Agents (Inside Saudi Arabia and outside). There are various payment options also available (Cash, Credit Card, Sadad).

From Robben Island to the Apartheid Museum, South African Tourism invites travelers to celebrate freedom on the path of a living legend

South African Tourism joins the world in wishing former president Nelson Mandela a happy 90th birthday on 18 July 2008.

“South African Tourism thanks you for helping to put South Africa on the map as a beacon of hope, dignity and reconciliation for the world. We thank you, too, for inspiring people the world over to come and visit our country, to share our excitement in the political, natural and, above, all, profoundly human miracle that is South Africa,” says Moeketsi Mosola, CEO of South African Tourism. “We celebrate your birthday with you. We admire you for your dignity, humanity and your resolve to always be just, fair, honest and determined to live the exemplary life that a nation, and the world, aspires to. Happy birthday.”

For information on tours that include these Mandela-inspired highlights, or for the opportunity to wish Nelson Mandela a personal happy birthday, visit www.southafrica.net

Travelers can follow in the footsteps of this living legend by visiting the places that served as the backdrop for the historic events in the life.

Highlights of a self-guided tour of Mandela’s South Africa include:

Umtata – This Wild Coast region of the South Africa’s Eastern Cape is the ancestral homeland of Nelson Mandela, known for its unspoiled beauty, rolling green hills and pristine beaches.

The Nelson Mandela Museum in Umtata officially opened on February 11, 2000 to coincide with the ten year anniversary of Mandela’s release from prison and is considered one of South Africa’s most significant cultural institutions. Visitors can tour Mandela’s childhood home, the church of his baptism, even the remains of his birthplace – a spiritual sight where his umbilical cord is buried – and much more.

Soweto – The largest of South Africa’s “townships”, Soweto is home to some 2 million people and a number of historic sites. Visitors can toss back a local beer at a traditional shebeen (drinking hall) and see the former homes of Mandela and his fellow Nobel laureate, Archbishop Desmond Tutu.

Robben Island – A UNESCO World Heritage Site and nature conservation area, reached via short ferry ride from Cape Town, Robben Island was Mandela’s state-imposed home from 1964 to 1982. Today, former inmates lead visitors on insightful tours of the prison grounds.

Apartheid Museum – A significant experience of any trip to South Africa, and especially on the “Footsteps of Nelson Mandela” tour this modern museum provides insight into the country’s turbulent past and the many notable events that led to the abolishment of Apartheid. Among many poignant highlights: a unique interactive system that enables visitors to assume the identity of an individual who lived during the struggle.

Amman, Jordon, - Featuring 25 of the most prominent icons in the international cultural arena alongside contemporary art gurus, the Festival will be held in different parts of the Kingdom namely Amman, Jerash, Petra and the Dead Sea.

Featuring Amr Diab, Abdallah Rowaished, George Wasoufm Omar Al Abdullat, Elissa, Cheb Khalid, Assi Halani, Haitham Shomali, Fadl Shakerm, Hussein Al Salman, Ziad Salim, Diana Karazon, Tony Qattan, Mohammad Hamaki, Cheb Faudel, and Biyouna, this Kingdom wide-event is set to strengthen Jordan’s position on the international map of tourism. Promising an exciting atmosphere for all Jordanians and visitors this summer, the Festival is expected to draw regional and global attraction to Jordan’s most prominent touristic locations.

With its program designed to allure the international traveler, Arab visitors and Jordanian citizen alike, this event will also bring together international icons such as , Placido Domingo, the legendary Spanish opera singer who is performing in Jordan for the first time ever, Monica Yunus,, and International Jazz sensation Diana Krall, pop singer Mika, and Julia Migenes.

Recent studies have shown that the tourism sector in Jordan brings in an annual income of JD 1.63 billion. It represents a total of 14.4% out of the total GDP for Jordan. This sector employs a total of 125,000 Jordanians. These figures confirm the sector’s standing as a prime contributor to the reduction of unemployment rates across the Kingdom.
The Festival will start on Tuesday July 8th, 2008 with a performance by Elissa, Georges Wassouf, and Omar Al Abdullat on the Jerash South Theater. The first night will also feature a performance by the world-famous jazz singer Diana Krall at the Citadel in Downtown Amman.

Ticket sales are made available via an e-ticketing system on http://www.visitjordan.com  and through various Points of Sale (POS) across the Kingdom. The anticipation of the fans eager to attend the concerts is reflected in the ticket acquiring process where tickets are, selling out so quickly.

The Minister of Tourism and Antiquities, H.E Ms. Maha Al Khateeb, expressed her joy for seeing the successful realization of the Jordan Festival, to this effect she said, “Through the Festival, the Kingdom is better able to provide artistic, musical, and cultural ambiances to locals and visitors alike.”

From his end General Manager of JTB Mr. Nayef Al Fayez stated, “The Festival took into consideration the social and economic circumstances of Jordanian and Arab families. The tickets were priced to encourage the citizens and visitors to attend the Festival and to enjoy its pleasant atmosphere. We are confident in that the event will contribute to creating a joyful experience to all family members offering them a nontraditional summer season.”

To raise awareness of the Festival, JTB recently launched a promotional campaign on both the local and regional levels.

Information on the Agenda, locations, and the performing artists are available on http://www.visitjordan.com  or through the automated call centre 962 (6) 5001350.

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE, UK, - Crictours announces England Supporters Cricket Travel Packages for 2009 West Indies Tour
Following the ECB’s announcement of the 2009 England-West Indies tour, The Cricket Tour Company has launched their tour itineraries. The combination of beautiful beaches, exotic locales and exceptional cricket assure that the West Indies tour packages are in high demand by England supporters.

The dates for the West Indies tour have now been released, as follows:

04-08 Feb - 1st Test, Jamaica
13-17 Feb - 2nd Test, Antigua
26 Feb-02 Mar - 3rd Test, Barbados
06-10 Mar - 4th Test, Trinidad

Sun 15 Mar - Twenty20 International, Trinidad
Fri 20 Mar - 1st One-Day International, Guyana
Sun 22 Mar - 2nd One-Day International, Guyana
Fri 27 Mar - 3rd One-Day International, Barbados
Sun 29 Mar - 4th One-Day International, Barbados
Fri 03 April - 5th One-Day International, St Lucia - Day/Night

Crictours offers following tour itineraries:

Jamaica: Sat 31st Jan - Tue 10th Feb (12 days)

Enjoy 3 days of relaxation on a gorgeous North coast all-inclusive beach resort before heading down to the Hilton, Kingston for the 1st Test at the pulsating Sabina Park - scene of Steve Harmison’s stunning 7 for 12 in 2004!

Antigua: Wed 11th Feb - Sun 22nd Feb (12 days)

Kick back on one of Antigua’s 365 beaches at the stunning all-inclusive Verandah Resort & Spa. See the 2nd Test at the Sir Vivian Richards stadium - newly opened for the 2007 World Cup.

Barbados: Sat 21st Feb - Wed 4th Mar (12 days) or Sun 8th Mar (16 days)

With thousands of English fans expected, the atmosphere at Kensington Oval is sure to be fantastic for the pivotal 3rd Test. Join us for a 12 day tour or one of our 2 x 16 day tours - one at an all-inclusive resort, the other on B&B basis.

Trinidad & Tobago: Thu 5th Mar - Fri 13th Mar (9 days +)

There’s no beach in Port of Spain, but there is a fantastic atmosphere at the wonderful Queen’s Park Oval and a great music scene in the home of calypso & soca (soul-calypso) music! Stay at the Hilton Trinidad. Extend your stay with a beach holiday on Tobago and pop back for the Twenty/20 match!

ODI Tour: Sat 21st Mar - Sun 05th Apr (16 days) or Wed 18th Mar - Sun 05th Apr (19 days)

Our main tour will take in the last 3 ODI’s on Barbados & St Lucia. However, we will also be offering a pre-tour extension for those wanting to go to Guyana to see the first 2 ODI’s.

Combo Tours

For England supporters that need a bigger dose of sun, sea and/or cricket, itineraries can combine any or all the tours above!

Flights will be with Virgin Atlantic from London and BMI from Manchester to Barbados, both with the option to upgrade to Premium Economy & Business Class.

Brochures and information can be obtained:
Via email sue@crictours.com  or
Phone call on 01494 713 007.or on http://www.crictours.com

Windstar Cruises released its 2009 and Winter 2010 Sailing Atlas, which features a new Signature Collection Host Series, Venice roundtrip sailings, and new ports of call in Rovinj, Croatia; L’lle Rousse, France; and Ischia, Italy.

The Signature Collection Host Series returns and offers the opportunity to cruise with wine makers Greg Lill of DeLille Cellars and Gary Eberle of Eberle Winery, Canadian artist Jody Hewgill, chef and culinary expert David Shalleck, and gold medalist Rafer Johnson of the 1960 Rome Olympics. Due to frequent requests, a new Venice roundtrip sailing will feature the Croatian destinations of Rovinj, Split and Dubrovnik as well as Koper, Slovenia. Also debuting in 2009 on Wind Surf itineraries is the port of L’lle Rousse on the island of Corisca and Ischia Island, Italy. In summer through early fall, Wind Star and Wind Spirit return to the Greek Isles.

In late fall, the ships depart Europe for the Caribbean and Central America, where they will remain until early spring.

Wind Surf offers seven-day roundtrips from Barbados with on northbound and southbound itineraries. Wind Spirit offers seven-day roundtrips from St. Thomas and seven-day Costa Rican sailings from Puerto Caldera.

Wind Star’s 14-day cruises feature a transit through the Panama Canal and visits to ports in Central America, South America and the Caribbean Islands.

The Connoisseur Collection offers back-to-back itineraries that allow guests to take one two-week sailing that rarely repeats a port. Windstar also offers 14-day transatlantic voyages.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises will offer a series of “Grand Explorations” aboard the Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Mariner this winter.

From January through May 2009, the 700-guest sister ships will visit a total of 110 ports in 50 countries on six continents.

The 14 winter voyages range in length from 12 to 24 nights and explore destinations in the Caribbean, South America, the South Pacific, New Zealand and Australia, South East Asia, Japan, India, the Middle East, North Africa and the Mediterranean. In addition to the exotic itineraries, these Grand Explorations will feature celebrity guests.

Former Florida Governor and Senator Bob Graham, hurricane forecaster and meteorologist Max Mayfield, former NFL coach Don Shula, and Apollo astronauts Buzz Aldrin and Al Worden will lecture aboard Seven Seas Mariner. Seven Seas Voyager will feature humanitarian and Church of England envoy Terry Waite, former U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor, and Apollo astronauts Edgar Mitchell, Charles Duke and Gene Cernan. Environmentalist and film producer Jean-Michel Cousteau will also join select cruises of Seven Seas Mariner.

Complimentary events are offered on each voyage, including exclusive song-and-dance demonstrations in Brazil, New Zealand and the Marquesas Islands; a catamaran adventure in the Chilean fjords; a visit to the dragons of Komodo Island; or exclusive events in world-class hotels. These cruises offer savings of $3,200 to $35,345, depending on departure date and suite category.

Free airfare or complimentary hotel stays are also featured on select departures. The Grand Explorations include “South Pacific Passage,” a 19-night voyage from Los Angeles to Auckland, New Zealand, on Seven Seas Voyager Jan. 13-Feb. 1, featuring Terry Waite and a complimentary Festival of Arts event in the Marquesas Islands. Special 2-for-1 fares start at $7,995 per person.

“The Brazilian Riviera,” an 18-night voyage from Fort Lauderdale to Buenos Aires on Seven Seas Mariner departs Jan. 26 and features guest lecturer Max Mayfield and a complimentary Brazilian dance celebration in Fortaleza. This cruise also offers free airfare, up to $200-per-suite shipboard credit, and early-booking fares from $9,950 per person.

“New Zealand, Land of the Rings” is a 12-night voyage from Auckland to Sydney on Seven Seas Voyager, Feb. 1-13 that includes a complimentary “French Day” in Akaroa, New Zealand. Offered are free airfare, up to $200-per-suite shipboard credit and early-booking fares from $10,195 per person.

The 12-night “China and Vietnam” voyage from Shanghai to Singapore on Seven Seas Voyager departs March 6. Celebrity guest lecturer is former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. There will be a complimentary event in Hong Kong. With this cruise, clients can receive free airfare, up to $200-per-suite shipboard credit, and early-booking fares from $9,695 per person.

For a list of the other Grand Exploration cruises or more information, call 800-285-1835 or visit www.rssc.com

San Francisco, CA–ekoVenture is the first online global marketplace of its kind for adventure travel that connects thousands of Adventure Suppliers with millions of Adventurers worldwide.

This new interactive and user-friendly technology gives tour outfitters the chance to quickly and easily post tours, market directly to millions of Adventurers, and manage real-time bookings and inventory through an industry leading inventory management system.

These outfitters who join ekoVenture reap the benefits and there are no up-front costs, fees, or contracts associated with becoming a member of the ekoVenture global community. Adventure travelers will benefit from joining ekoVenture’s global community because it provides a place for them to choose from tens of thousands of adventures, connect directly with other adventurers for feedback and to share experiences, and to confidently and securely book adventures online through ekoVenture.com.

To sweeten the deal for earth-conscious travelers, ekoVenture will donate 10% of the profits made from each trip booked to an organizaton that promotes sustainability.

Adventurers can choose from a list of ekoVenture’s approved sustainable organizations.

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