C'est La Vie usually translates as "so goes life" but the literal translation is perhaps most fitting for this cruise:
"It is the life". I can think of no finer way to describe this trip. Having never cruised on a barge before, I came to France with no expectations. I knew from the website that the barge would be very nice, but nothing prepared me for the relaxed, casual yet luxurious atmosphere that was provided ...
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2-FOR-1 MED CRUISES
Windstar has special offers for
Mediterranean and Greek Islands cruises.
GALAPAGOS CRUISE --
A 90-passenger ship has free
international air with their 8-day
cruises.
WANT TO GO TO CUBA?
6 places left to go with a
humanitarian group in March. Come
join us. About $3,000 including flight
from Tampa (not a cruise). Use our
Cruise Request Form to for details.
PLANNING
ALASKA CRUISE?
Some sources are forecasting that 2012
could see the most vibrant display of
the northern lights in 50 years.
Alaska’s peak aurora season goes from
late August to late April, though
sightings can occur all year.
BEAR-WATCHING CRUISE --
Maple Leaf cruises are now able to view
bears at Pack Creek on Admiralty Island,
one of the few groups given a special
permit to take guests into this
protected bear-rich area (special bear
guides, responsible viewing).
NEW SHIP
IN CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA -- Sea
Discovery will cruise in 2012 with
Colombia, Ecuador, Panama and Costa Rica
cruises.
LE
DIAMANT SOLD -- The ship has been
bought by Quark Expeditions and will
feature expedition cruises to
Antarctica.
NEW
EUROPEAN RIVER SHIP -- Scenic
Cruises has a new European river boat
they named Scenic Crystal. It will begin
cruises in April.
NEW AMERICAN SAFARI SHIP -
American Safari Cruises bought
Spirit of Endeavor, previously operated
by Cruise West. It will be called Safari Endeavor and will cruise Alaska in
2012.
GAUGUIN NEW SHIP
- The 90-passenger Moana will sail
the Med, Caribbean and South America.
CHINA CRUISE DEALS -
Viking River Cruises has a 2-for 1
cruise deal in July 2012 on cruises in
China from Shanghai to Beijing. There
are also 2-for-1 specials on Russia and
Europe cruises.
PACIFIC MONARCH -
The
60-passenger small ship has been bought,
is now being refitted, and will have 4
and 8-day cruises in the Sea of Cortez.
EXPEDITION SHIP GETS NEW NAME - Silverseas has named Prince Albert II
the Silver Explorer. Its Antarctica
cruises are 50% off in January and
February.
NEW
AMAZON BOAT - Aqua Expeditions has
a new 32-passenger boat
for adventure cruises of the Amazon in Peru's more remote
preserves.
NEW MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISES - The new Great American Steamboat Company
will begin cruises on the American Queen starting in April.
American Cruise Lines
has a new
sternwheeler scheduled to start Mississippi
River cruises in August.
We can now make reservations for you on either boat
with great deals for early booking -- use our booking
form at
cruises.
NEED TO SHIP A CAR OVERSEAS?
OUR OVERSEAS CAR SHIPPER PARTNER WILL SAVE YOU ALL THE HASSLE.
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email with your needs
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