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In suus 2009 Universitas Cruise, Crystal Cruises est induco Interactive Philologus Recenseo, a libri stipes parcus per optimus- exigo scriptor quod philologus velico Robert Insuadibilis. In sulum of septem segments, Insuadibilis quod hospes mos fossura in three novus. Insuadibilis, scriptor of “A Diligo of Reading,” lectures proprie pro Crystal quod est applauded pro suus theatrical “performance reviews” of libri. progressio est launching per line’s Partum Eruditio Institute, quod impendo suus programming in sulum segment of 106- dies “Pacific Orbis Celebration” Universitas Cruise, recedo Los Angelus in Jan. 21.

“Crystal’s novus Philologus Recenseo eram intentio impello sermo, entertain, foster camaraderie quod suggero an intellectual forum pro vulgaris interests,” said Britones Bovis, Crystal’s vitium praesieo pro entertainment. “Robert has lego a varietas contraho of world’s plurimus compelling, topically relevant libri. Paro in international locus ex Papua Novus Guinea ut Afghanistan, multi-layered characters quod fabula versus invite discussion.”

novus, penned per scriptor ex praeter 10 terra, comprehendo talis titulus ut “A Thousand Splendidus Occasus per Khalid Hosseini, “Cat’s Eye” per Margaret Atwood, “Palace Ingredior per Naguib Mahfouz, quod “Birdsong” per Sebastian Mendum.

Totus titulus pro sulum cruise segment es audio procul www.crystalcruises.com. Onboard, they es available pro emo in Captain’s Choice retail shop.

Quod plures of officina, per per praeter 1,500 alius, es available in Crystal Serenity’s library. Crystal Serenity’s Universitas Cruise mos saluto 45 prodigium in 22 terra per Meridianus Mitigo, Asia, Africa quod Europe. Duodeviginti segments range ex 11 ut 17 dies. In addition ut Interactive Philologus Recenseo, instruction est dedi per a prolixus range crystallinus consortio, comprehendo Yamaha, Berlitz, Tai Chi Humanitas Center,

Cleveland Inhaero quod Congregatio of Vinum Altor.

Marquis Los Cabos’ Puteulanus Cabo Victus, Vinum quod Tequila Getaway, populus per plumbum victus quod vinum professor Anthony Dias Puteulanus, mos exsisto ex Dec. 11 ut 14, 2008. three- nox noctis “Blue Cabo” est $495 per nox noctis, per alio, quod comprehendo consentaneus accommodations procul Marquis Los Cabos, ientaculum cotidie, unus trucido per alio, rotundus- trinus airport/hotel transportation quod quattuor ops dining usus.

Pro magis notitia vel dubium, dico 877-238-9399 vel salutowww.marquisloscabos.com

In totus bars obvius universitas, illic es tot prodigiosus talea tener quod quirky cocktails available. Hic nos have confero quinque of optimus ut madidus vestri orexis. Chin chin!

Landings Res

Landings St Lucia, a voluptuosus quinque- astrum RockResorts substantia, est vitualamen hospes Landings Res! Positus in 19 spectacular beachfront agri in Rodney Sinus, near northern tip of St Lucia, illic est haud melior via ut relaxo quam per is esculentus cocktail.

Hospes can gelu sicco obvius Yacht Haven Restaurant, per spectacular visum super azure puteulanus Caribbean Mare, audio ut tunes ex a locus chalybs drum manus manus, dum sipping Landings Res. Affectus per Caribbean ingredients, comprehendo puteulanus cuacao, kokonut rum, crystal rum, pineapple juice quod orange juice, tenor es infirmo una quod servo in a coconut crusta quod garnished per a hibiscus flower.

Gangster Moll

Puniceus Palma procul Colonia Palma Hotel, in Palma Ver Solitudo Obstinatus, eram exemplar fabula underworld specus qua nefarius inceptum erant se gero per Detroit mobster Al Wertheimer of notabilis Puniceus Forus per 1930s Prohibitio tempus, ( hinc nomen of Puniceus Palma Restaurant).

Colonia Palma Hotel has nuper pertulit a USD16 million* (GBP 9,117,660) refurbishment quod been resurrected ut suus vintage Hollywood glam, spun per Spanish quod Moroccan duco, quod est a glamorous etiamnunc agnosco boutique of 21st century frigus per a hip novus dining macula – Puniceus Palma Restaurant

Gangster Moll partum per Champagne quod St Germen, quod garnished per a fragorum est servo ut hospes luxuriating procul foras talea, qua visum of lacus est framed per ingurgito mons montis vistas, quod captivates per ovis sensuality of occasus ut exemplar adverto Wertheimer quod suus cohorts.

Foramen una

Inter globe, Fairmont nomen est socius per nonnullus of world’s plurimus thrilling golf usus. In Scottish rus, Fairmont St Andrews dedi hospes lentus challenge in tractus quod teres remuneror tripudio valde venatus – Foramen una!

17th Foramen procul Kittocks tractus, Fairmont St Andrews, est inclutus inclitus namque a mischievous diablo ut satus per a caecus tee offa quod doesn’t adepto ullus facillimus, vis golfers ut servo suum wits super lemma. Per breathtaking visum super profundum quod rutilus beaches of St Andrews, tractus lays sicco diabolus challenges talis ut turpis perturbo macula quod profundus bunkers. Inspired per Devlin’s scelestus subcriptio foramen, Foramen est Unus servo sursum Glenmorangie, unus of Scotland’s teres singulus-malt Scotches, ‘on rocks’ (golf balls no of glacies) quod est specimen terminus ut a saeta- erigo rotundus!

Veronica’s Margarita

Las Ventanas al Paraíso, A Rosewood Obstinatus in Los Cabos, procul tip of Mexicos’ Baja Peninsula, est famulus Veronica’s Margarita procul suus Tequila & Ceviche talea. Nomen secundum ingeniosus member of baculus quisnam partum cocktail concoction, Veronica’s Margarita est no usura Nopal cactus an incredibilis sero, paternus ut Baja tellus – quod tequila.

Paternus of tellus have porro adsuesco assuesco Nopal cactus, ut mane Baja vigoratus knew is eram a largus sero per magnificabiliter rememdium species. They can exsisto instituo in Latin victus venalicium per Mexico. Nopal cactus postulo 17 amino acids, duodeviginti quorum es necessarius in humanus diet, fibre, minutor, quod vitamins. Nopal can quoque succurro imperium obesity per preoccupo pinguis constructum- sursum quod stringo cellulite quod liquor retention, non ut profero is dat an navitas boost quod attollo vestri mood quod succurro detoxify iecur quod somes universe.

Ceterus key ingredient in Veronica’s Margarita est tequila. No ex Puteulanus Agave sero, tequila est paternus ut Mexico quod favourite imbibo of rus ruris.

Altus Tea Bellicus

Hotel Crur-La ero famulus sursum opulens Altus Tea Bellicus cocktail ut hospes, partum usura ingredients; Bombay Sapphire Gin, Mane Grey Tea, Cointreau quod Dundee Marmalade.

vox Crur-La innutum statua of exoticism in Orient. Hotel Crur-La, iconic hotel in Santa Monica, induco suus subcriptio imbibo, a Altus Tea Bellicus ut evokes os, nidor quod sapor of mythical Crur-La per suus iunctura of Orientales quod British ingredients quod flavours. Altus Tea Bellicus quoque complements nostalgic tone quod aer ut Hotel Crur-La embodies. Hospes can sentio tanquam they es saluto fictional terrenus paradise ut sipping is orange-hued imbibo dum gazing procul a attonitus occasus procul Hotel Crur-La’s rooftop talea, Consentaneus 700, desparatus picturesque Mitigo Ocean.

Satus Salus & Spa Obstinatus Launch prebeo

Unus Luxuria, Augeo Usus, Holistic Salus quod Viridis Intentio

PHILADELPHIA, PA – A novus campester of luxuria lifestyle obstinatus has launched sub torqueo Satus Salus & Spa Obstinatus, quod Mexico’s laus Paraíso de la Bonita Obstinatus, a Plumbum Vegrandis Hotels of orbis terrarum, Rectum member quod quattuor- vicis victor of prestigious AAA Quinque Diamond Award, ero prothoplastus Satus substantia. Satus Salus & Spa Obstinatus mos dedi hospes voluptuosus clementia vacuus crimen. announcement eram no per Alex Zozaya, praesieo of AMResorts, suggero of venditio, venalicium quod obstinatus torqueo procuratio muneris.

Positus in 14- agri of secretum beach quod lush ortus, ultra- luxuria boutique beachfront Paraíso de la Bonita Obstinatus est duco plurrimi proprie substantia in suus numerus in Cancun’s Riviera Maya tellus.

Prothoplastus Satus Salus & Spa Obstinatus

Satus Paraíso de la Bonita Riviera Maya mos patefacio in December 2008 sub procuratio of AMResorts.

Utpote oris in 2000, Minae de la Bonita has been sought sicco per scius viator, celebrities quod honeymooners questio ultimate in Romanorum, serenus quod muneris. Super annus, Paraíso de la Bonita quoque has been agnosco per multiplex awards pro suus palmarium culinary vitualamen quod comprehendo three restaurants, a 5,000- solum Vinum Cellar per Secretum Dining Cella quod a evidens Unda Cellar per legio of 15 diversus torqueo. Alius prestigious accolades comprehendo Reprobo Nast Traveler’s “One of 50 Fervens Hotels obvius Universitas quod “One of Frigus Locus ut Stay,” “Best Spa of Annus per Insula magazine, quod a AAA Quattuor Diamond Culinary Award, inter alius.

Paraíso de la Bonita Obstinatus fuses auctorizo Mexican architecture per exquisitus intentio ex inter orbis terrarum, partum a decorus, pacis etiamnunc vibrant aer. Sulum of 90 largior oceanfront consentaneus est uniquely decorus per manus manus-picked thesaurus quod features secretum terraces, voluptuosus bathrooms per Bvlgari balineum amenities, Frette robes quod towels quod laxus victus cella quod bedrooms per teres byssus. Pro an added postulo of propinquitas quod Romanorum, legio of cella quoque dedi obvius ut secretum immergite lacus quod foras pluo.

obstinatus est domus ut North America’s primoris certified Thalassotherapy Spa, quod combines ocean’s plurimus utilis elementum per civitas-of-- professio paratus quod ars. In addition, property’s secretum 48 ft. Catamaran, “La Bonita,” tracto hospes ut a voluptuosus usus in decorus aequora of Mexican Caribbean.

Satus Salus & Spa Obstinatus Torqueo Informatio

Per lego intentio destinations in Mexico quod Caribbean, Satus Salus & Spa Obstinatus reddo altissimus campester of luxuria quod est characterized per iniquus Romanorum quod holistic usus combined per amicabiliter responsible meditor, oris architecture quod eximius muneris in rectus quod augeo environments.

Secundum Zozaya, Satus Salus & Spa Obstinatus mos dedi an unus vacation usus ut ero forever etched in visitor’s mens. ‘Guests’ iucunditas quod consummate luxuria ero brand’s key cuspis of differentiation. Nos mos foster a sublimis navitas intus obstinatus ut, combined per plurrimi distinguo amenities quod activities, mos enhance sulum guest’s affectus quod physical puteus-being,” is said.

Sulum Satus Salus & Spa Obstinatus ero an exemplar, unus-of-a- pius substantia vitualamen utmost intentio ut retineo, unmatched voluptuosus accommodations repletus per unique intentio elementum quod eximius visum, teres byssus quod bathroom amenities, award- victor dining quod vinum collections, quod an array of personalized muneris comprehendo, tamen non angustus tendo, airport transfero, concierge- penicullus reprehendo- in, quod dedicated populus quod vacation planners pro scheduling activities.

Totus Satus Salus & Spa Obstinatus, vitualamen hospes voluptuosus clementia vacuus crimen, mos incorporate a pondera iunctura of key delego ut vindico an eximius holistic hospes usus, totus in exemplar, unus-of-a- pius AAA Quinque Diamond Award- victor occasus:

Romanorum Breathtaking occasus quod customized in- cella usus es dedi prior ut adventum per lego amenities quod an array of activities intentio imprimis pro iugo ut subsequens a tendo voluntas of Romanorum;

salus A combined pondera of opportunitas, nutrition, spa quod ego- lenimentus est foveo per customized menus, cuisine, instructus, exerceo, rejuvenating therapies, Asian treatments quod rector theoricus;

Gourmet cuisine: ‘Culinary’ est termino per subcriptio quod celebrity chefs, recognizably torqueo restaurants, chef traba, ostendo crustulum quod vinum tastings;
Enrichment: Arts es emphasized per engaging musician quod artifex saluto, photography quod professio instruction. Erudio of eco­- ratio sustainability est traho per coral reef exploration, mangrove expiscor quod turtle solvo progressio;
humanitas Imprimis locus sites ero rimor ex cacao agri ut agave silva;
Entertainment:

Ago musicians, mollis music per obstinatus, underwater lacus acoustics quod music lounges suggero cotidie quod vesper entertainment;

Mollis adventum: Strenuus hospes can lego excursions talis ut vis hikes, canoeing, zip lining, secretum jungle prandium quod bike Tornacense ut locus cenotes;
Volunteerism: Validus vinculum es coepi per locus communities per hospes volunteerism quod development of defero ego- succurro exertus;
viridis Amicabiliter responsible & environmentally- familiaris meditor, mos conservo rectus facundia quod causidicus awareness of amplexus communities.

Additional torqueo features comprehendo oversized hospes cella quod consentaneus per ocean visum quod secretum terraces, wireless penitus obvius, campester screen TVs per redimio sanus ratio, multi- muneris rechargeable exitus, non-smoking cella, in- cella espresso apparatus, gourmet dining quod civitas-of-- professio spa facilities.

“Origins Salus & Spa Obstinatus mos addo utriusque hospes quod amplexus communities an eximius hospitium uber intentio reddo. Satus epitomizes specimen of luxuria, suggero hospes per panton they have adeo specto ex a quinque astrum substantia per per augeo holistic usus” said Zozaya

Zozaya est indubitanter ut vicis est vox ut induco Satus. “Our prosperitas per alius torqueo, ex major domus awards quod agnitio ut altus occupancies quod revolvo hospes ratios, foveo nos ut impendo. Significant positus awareness inter procurator quod perussi quod validus dispensatio channels should exsisto key officina in nostrum persevero success,” is said.

Disco magis super Satus Salus & Spa Obstinatus, commodo salutowww.OriginsResorts.com vel dico toll solvo procul 1.866.751.9175.

Si informatio of prope a tertius of a annus off praecessi cruising sanus amo vestri quasi a feriae, meditatus an prodigiosus 101- nox noctis ex Novus York ut Sydney quod tergum ut Novus York aboard Cunard’s amplitudo Regina Mary 2 in 2010.

Is ultimate in proprius anniversary, natalis vel vel decessus munia ut vestri ( vel an utor) mos saluto 32 prodigium in 21 terra inter January 4 quod April 15 2010 quod est exigo per ecruising.travel procul super 30-per cent subter supter antea vendo pretium.

A hotel nox noctis in Novus York pre-cruise, totus 5- astrum onboard dining per 101 nox noctis cruise, a proprius Universitas Cruise Celebration Prandium quod complimentary Universitas Cruise Donum, nox noctis Prolixus- penicullus ostendo quod tardus- solvo movies, complimentary cella muneris, gratuities, prodigium tutela, quod transfero in Novus York es totus comprehendo.

Pariter, an onboard prodigo promeritum of usque US1000pp$ ( fretus casa numerus) est comprehendo in pretium ut satus ex $24,999pp concero- partis – a saving of $10,750pp – per solvo casa upgrades in lego casa numerus, quod an additional 5% off pro preteritus Cunard hospes.

Aer eo quod taxes es additional; pro plenus notitia quod a retineo vulgivagus phone 1300 369 848 vel salutowww.ecruising.travel

VULGIVAGUS Retineo: Regina Mary 2 mos sail 7- nox noctis trans Atlantic ut Southampton, tunc Lisbon, Civitavecchia pro Rome, Prodigium Said (Cairo,) Safaga pro Luxor quod Karnak, Lacertosus, Dubai, Mumbai, Phuket, Penitentia, Kuala Offa, Singapore, Eia Chi Minh Urbs, quod Hong Kong qua is mos overnight.

Ex Hong Kong is vela in ut Shanghai, Nagasaki, Yokohama pro Tokyo, Guam, Rabaul, Whitsunday Insula, Auckland, Sinus of Insula, Sydney (overnight,) Adelaide, Perth, Prodigium Louis in Mauritius, Durban, Amiculum Urbs (overnight,) St Helenum, Rio de Janeiro, Tonsor, Castrum Lauderdale quod Novus York.

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Utrum vos es questio alcedonia of a urbs templum occultus amidst vibrant aer of tumultus vicus vel idyllic waterfront occasus of a picturesque Mediterranean verto, tardus vitualamen per Vegrandis Luxuria Hotels of Universitas ero certus inflo vos.

‘City Templum per Vegrandis Luxuria Hotels of Universitas quod ‘A Sapor of Mediterranean per Vegrandis Luxuria Hotels of Universitas have been intentio condeco incrementabiliter requiro per ‘cash uber, vicis penuriosus viator pro brevis, proprie getaways. Substructio in duos nox noctis ‘bed quod ientaculum*, programmes comprehendo dedi ex praeter centum of Vegrandis Luxuria Hotels of World’s urbs centre substantia quod super 70 Mediterranean verto. Ex Sessio ut Singapore quod Sotogrande ut Santorini, varietas est infinitas infinitio.

Dum illic est ultum futurus said pro seputus vestri in hustle quod tumultus of a susurro metropolis, illic est nusquam magis reassuring quam scientia ut a voluptuosus quod inviting bolthole specto vos secundum a hectic dies. In respondeo ut is, ‘City Templum per Vegrandis Luxuria Hotels of Universitas programme has been intentio facio is ut securus ut possible investigo ut elusive ‘oasis of sedo amidst fanaticus passus of urbs vita. Hic vos mos reperio hotels ut numerus ut utriusque res viator quod illud in negotium of perficio weekend subterlabor.

Utrum is est in Asia, qua hospitium est penetranter ingrained in humanitas, uber quod colourful heritage of Europe, vel vitality quod navitas of America, Vegrandis Luxuria Hotels of orbis terrarum est guaranteed habeo decessio ut interpellatio vestri postulo. Ex eximius décor quod penicullus of Ca’Sagredo Hotel (www.slh.com/casagredohotel), a historical palazzo in centre of Venice, ut sapor of Iroquois Novus York (www.slh.com/iroquois) in pectus pectoris of Manhattan, vel sophistication of Moenia Hotel (www.slh.com/themansion), a attonitus colonia sedes in Shanghai’s Fanaticus Concession. Per a choice of super centum hotels in major domus civis inter orbis terrarum, ex institutio ut quantum exotic of locus, eclectic confundo of Vegrandis Luxuria Hotels of World’s urbs templum mos nimirum tempero vos.

Alternatively, vos may votum subterfugio ut pacis quod serenus of a Mediterranean hideaway, quibus theca, ‘A Sapor of Mediterranean per Vegrandis Luxuria Hotels of Universitas dedi perficio solutio. Unus of maioribus videor illae captivating tellus est ingens distinctus landscape ex rugged mons montis ut picturesque villa quod occultus conventio. Is est inter is uber vestis ut vos mos uncover an unrivalled lectio of Vegrandis Luxuria Hotels of orbis terrarum substantia. Ex Amplitudo Hotel Elba Estepona & Thalasso Spa (www.slh.com/elbaestepona), a quietis coastal obstinatus in Spain, ut penicullus quod glamour of Hôtel Campana- Flumen (www.slh.com/bellesrives) per Côte d’Azur, vel attonitus Lyrian architecture of San Giorgio (www.slh.com/sangiorgio) in Portofino in Italy. Viator porro oriens vos mos reperio enchanting waterfront occasus of Certantibus, Hvar Yacht Portu Hotel (www.slh.com/rivahotel) in Insula of Hvar, in Croatia. Pariter tempting est myriad of Cupiditas Insula per seemingly infinitas infinitio sunshine, qua in Insula of Mykonos, ordo dealbo aedificium edificium of Prodigium Mykonos (www.slh.com/portomykonos) beckon.

Utriusque ‘City Templum per Vegrandis Luxuria Hotels of Universitas quod ‘A Sapor of Mediterranean’ suscipio futurus ‘Experiences per Vegrandis Luxuria Hotels of Universitas programme, quod eram launched tardus permaneo annus. Focusing in lemma of humanitas, spa, culinary quod strenuus adventum, ‘Experiences’ programme eram developed condeco incrementabiliter requiro per scius viator pro hotels ut suggero quispiam super quod supremus iustus a cella dormio in. tardus programmes es perficio complement ut is.

Pro plenus retineo, quod ut libri ‘City Templum per Vegrandis Luxuria Hotels of Universitas quod ‘A Sapor of Mediterranean per Vegrandis Luxuria Hotels of Universitas packages, saluto www.slh.com/inspirations. Retineo of ‘Experiences per Vegrandis Luxuria Hotels of World’ can be found on www.slh.com/experiences.html.

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About Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Small Luxury Hotels of the World is an exclusive brand of more than 450 independent, luxury hotels offering an infinite variety of memorable experiences in 70 countries.

Whether guests are seeking a blissful spa retreat, the rustic charm of a country villa, a secluded beachside resort, the refined splendour of an old English country house or a sanctuary hidden amid the vibrant atmosphere of a bustling city centre, Small Luxury Hotels of the World offers only the very best. Reservations can be made at any Small Luxury Hotel of the World by calling toll-free 1 800 251 958 (Australia) or +65 6232 5060. Travel agents need only remember the GDS code LX for LuXury.

Hotels interested in applying to be part of the brand of Small Luxury Hotels of the World™ may visit www.joinslh.com for further information and details

Country Walkers, a small-group walking tour provider, is offer many adult education opportunities on its 2009 adventures. Here are some examples: Egypt — The Legendary Nile à la Carte:

Country Walkers’ 10-day land and river excursion through Egypt explores the heart of Cairo, the Pyramids of Giza, Luxor Valley and the Nile in the company of an eloquent and expert Egyptologist.

 The package is priced from $6,598 per person.

Nepal — Annapurnas & Chitwan Safari à la Carte: A 10-day journey that visits shrines, Buddhist temples and Royal Chitwan National Park, a wildlife sanctuary where endangered species of elephant, rhinoceros, tiger, monkeys, and a myriad of birds are protected.

The package is priced from $3,998 per person.

Mexico — The Real Baja à la Carte: Journey deep to discover Baja, Mexico’s unique history on this seven-day adventure – now available à la carte for guests who want to customize their experience with more cultural options. Walk the Sea of Cortez, explore ranchero life, and enjoy Pacific Coast beaches by horseback.

The package is priced from $3,198 per person.

Panama — The Canal, Highlands & Islands à la Carte: Now available à la carte, this eight-day tour is a journey of wonder and discovery. Take walks in varied ecosystems, including rainforests and volcanic hills, snorkel among coral reefs, and identify exotic wildlife in the Chiriqui highlands.

The package is priced from $3,298 per person.

For more information, call 800-464-WALK (9255) or visit www.countrywalkers.com

The traditional Tulum Sea Turtle Festival will take place on Oct. 17 and 18. The event is organized by the Flora, Fauna and Culture of Mexico organization (FFCM) and other companies as well as the public and government organizations of Tulum and Solidaridad. The Sea Turtle Festival is a free event for the whole family, and encourages the participants to learn about sea turtles that are considered to be endangered species, and to familiarize themselves with the various organizations that are trying to protect them. Many artistic, environmental and cultural activities will also be a part of the festival. On Oct. 17, in the Culture House of Tulum, the results of different sea turtle conservation programs will be presented, accompanied by a series of artistic and cultural activities. During the opening of the festival, awards will be given to children’s paintings and about 1,500 children from Tulum’s elementary schools are expected to participate.

Other participating public organizations will be responsible for various environmental awareness education programs, including the Ecology Center of Sian Ka’an, Xcaret Park, Xel-Ha Park, Global Vision International and the University of Quintana Roo, together with the Urban Development and Environmental Secretariat, the Commission of Natural and Protected areas and the public organization of Quintana Roo as well as Tulum and Solidaridad’s municipalities.

On Oct. 18, starting at 7 a.m., the Playa Pescadores (Fisherman’s Beach) will be decorated and ready to commence the beach cleaning activities, sand sculpture and kite flying competitions. These activities are organized by various associations and institutions dedicated to environmental and cultural work, such as the Ecological Center of Akumal, the Eco Bahia Foundation and the Environmental Management Department of Tulum and Solidaridad’s municipalities. Also on Oct. 18, at 5:30pm, the Sea Turtle Sanctuary Xcacel-Xcacelito will recreate a collective experience through a symbolic liberation of the baby sea turtles. Each participant will be able to be a part of this project, which is a tribute to the oldest inhabitants of our beaches and sea. As a part of the ceremony, everyone attending is requested to bring a candle, a flower and to dress in white. On Oct. 18, the Xcacel Sanctuary will be closed until 4 p.m.

For more information, visit www.rivieramaya.com

Ride well-trained horses through spectacular Mexican scenery along trails, paths, dirt roads and old ‘Caminos Reales’, relax in a luxurious hacienda and witness the natural spectacle of millions of Monarch Butterflies gathering to over winter (end of October). Equine Adventures’ 8-day Cabalgatas la Sierra horseback adventure departs Mexico City throughout October and November 2008.

The colonial town of Valle de Bravo, located on the shore of Lake Avándaro, is surrounded by evergreen forest, meadows, valleys, rivers and streams offering horse and rider an incredible variety of terrain. Discover ‘old’ Mexican countryside and traditions while riding fit and well-trained horses along the ‘cabalgatas la sierra’ routes traversing the Sierra Madre Mountains. From the village of Los Saucos, ride to the valley of the butterflies to see millions of Monarch Butterflies congregating and weighing down tree branches after their migration from Canada and the USA.

Rides are based at the traditional five-star Finca Enyhe, for 7-nights, located on the outskirts of Valle de Bravo offering all the benefits of both town and country. The hacienda is set around a central courtyard with a beautiful established garden separating the house from the traditional stalls and riding arena.

After exhilarating rides, the hacienda’s grooms and wranglers un-tack and clean the horses, so you can slip on your sombrero and relax in one of the many shady hammocks strung from the veranda, or head for the outdoor Jacuzzi with a chilled ‘Margarita’! For time out of the saddle, take a wander along the narrow cobbled streets of Valle de Bravo, through its central plaza, exploring the food markets, bars and restaurants and searching out souvenirs in the art galleries and craft shops. Alternatively, enjoy a boat trip on the lake, visit El Pino park, home of a 695-year old Cyprus, or experience the 115ft Velo de Novia’s waterfall.

The holiday costs £1,440 p/p (ride only) including return transfers from Mexico City, 5-star hacienda accommodation, most meals, wine with evening meal, horse, tack and expertly guided activities. Flights are not included but are available through Equine Adventures.

Equine Adventures
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Orient Lines has revamped its rate structure in response to the current financial crisis. The line’s owner, entrepreneur Wayne Heller, has launched a new Leadership Pricing initiative, with 11-day Europe cruises priced from $1,799 per person, based on double occupancy. “The economy is still in a very, very precarious place,” Heller said.

“This is the time for Orient Lines to take a leadership position in the industry and truly do something that helps consumers. Our new Leadership Pricing translates to savings of up to $5,000 per cabin off brochure rates.” Heller purchased the assets of Orient Lines and is resurrecting the destination specialty line. Under the new rate structure, two 11-day Mediterranean cruises are priced from $1,799 per person, double, reduced from $2,999. Two 16-day Baltic cruise-tours, which include an overnight hotel stay and sightseeing in Berlin, are priced from $2,999 per person, double, reduced from $4,649.

The 11-day Aegean Odyssey departs Port Said, Egypt, on April 29, and visits Cyprus, Rhodes, Antalya, Didim and Kusadasi and Istanbul.

Overnights are scheduled for Cairo and Istanbul. Black Sea Explorer is an 11-day roundtrip from Istanbul departing May 9. Ports of call include Trabzon, Turkey; Batumi, Georgia; Sochi, Russia; Yalta, Sevastopol and Odessa, Ukraine; and Nessebar, Bulgaria.

The round-trip Istanbul voyage includes an overnight aboard ship before departure. The line’s 16-day Great Baltics I and II cruise-tours operate between Dover (London) and Szcezin, Poland, and include a one-night hotel stay and city tour in Berlin. The highlight of the cruise is three full days in St. Petersburg, Russia. Ports of call include Amsterdam; Travemunde (Lubeck), Germany; Copenhagen; Stockholm; Helsinki; Tallinn, Estonia; and Riga, Latvia.

Savings are also offered on fall voyages. The Passage to Rio, departing Nov. 8, 2009, is a 20-day cruise from Barcelona to Rio de Janeiro, priced from $1,799 per person, double. Ports include Malaga and Cadiz (Seville) in Spain; Casablanca and Agadir, Morocco; Lanzarote, Canary Islands; Sao Vicente, Cape Verde Islands; and Salvador de Bahia, Brazil. An overnight is scheduled aboard ship in Rio de Janeiro.

As part of Orient’s Leadership Pricing initiative, the number of air gateways has doubled to 40 in North America. Round-trip economy class air add-on fares to Europe are priced from $695 from the East Coast, $795 from the Midwest and $895 from the West Coast. The maiden voyage of the Marco Polo II is set for April 15. The classic 650-guest Marco Polo II features four open-seating dining venues, six bars, a show lounge, cinema, casino, library and Internet center, card room, fitness center, spa with indoor pool and outdoor swimming pool. Experts from the fields of academia, politics, science and the diplomatic corps will be featured on every voyage.

On longer voyages, gentleman hosts will be along to dance and dine with unescorted female travelers. For more information, call 800-333-7300 or visit www.orientlines.com