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Festival of the Sea, Scotland
May 23 - 26, 2003
This is a maritime celebration on a grand scale.
From the deepest ocean to the uppermost
reaches of the estuary from fishing fleets to the study of the ocean
floor it traces our relationship with the sea both past and present.
The harbor at Leith will be packed with
vessels large and small sitting at anchor and creating a colorful
backdrop to this maritime spectacular.
The stars of the show, the great tall
ships will line the quaysides around Western Harbour, giving visitors an
opportunity to climb aboard, talk to the crews and get an idea at first
hand of just what life at sea on board these great giants is all about.
The spectacular finale at the end of each
day will include music and sound effects that will ricochet around the
harbor.
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 Cruising: Luxury, Adventure or Relaxation - Your
Choice
Tour
Hosts Review
by
Sheri Leigh |
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Whether
you are looking for a relaxing cruise through the rivers and canals of Europe, a
final trip down the Yangtze before the Three Gorges are altered forever,
exploring the heartland of America or a journey deep into the rainforest,
Cultural Travels tour hosts can accommodate your every wish.
While
the articles in this issue cover the world from top to bottom, including a
journey around Alaska by ferry, chartering yachts in the Caribbean and South
Pacific, a river boat journey in Mozart’s footsteps, a barge trip through the
French canals, and adventuring south to the great white contentment of
Antarctica, they recount only a small sampling of the water-oriented experiences
that are available worldwide.
The
hosts we review here are just a fraction of companies listed in our database. I
encourage you to explore and discover the wealth of opportunities
CulturalTravels.com offers for planning the trip of your dreams.
This
month's tour hosts review:
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Society Expeditions
Pick of
the Month |
| Specialty:
Expedition cruises in Antarctica, the Pacific and Alaska and Far East |
| Why
We Like Them: Twenty-five
years as a leader in the expedition cruising field. Expert lecturers accompany
each voyage and the small ship size allows travelers to reach out-of-the- way
destinations. Organized daily excursions offer an outline for the trips, but the
small group size allows for spontaneity to take advantage of unexpected
opportunities.
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France Cruises |
| Specialty:
Luxury barge cruises through France |
| Why
We Like Them: Representing
over 30 different barges ranging in
size from
4 passengers to 20,
you can easily join a scheduled trip or
charter a barge your own! Whether you choose to explore the
Loire, Champaign, the Canal Du Midi or Provence, in moderate
or luxurious accommodations, they have a barge for you.
Planning a French canal cruise has never been easier.
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Mercury International |
| Specialty:
Theme oriented cruises |
| Why
We Like Them: Take your
scheduled Danube River cruise, add a Mozart historian as guest lecturer, visit
the same places Mozart did experience his music in the settings where it was
originally performed and you have both a learning experience and trip back
through time.
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| Article: "Cruising the Danube,"
and "Down the Danube in Mozart’s Footsteps" |
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American Safari Cruises |
| Specialty:
Luxury Yacht Cruises in the Americas |
| Why
We Like Them: They offer a
wide variety of trips on their three yachts, two of which sleep 12 passengers
and the third 20. Luxury at its
best whether it be traveling the islands of the Pacific Northwest, through
Alaska’s Inside Passage, journeying from San Francisco Bay to the Napa and
Sonoma wine country or a cruise along the coast of Costa Rica.
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| Article:
"A Whale of a
Time in Alaska"
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Fathom Expeditions |
| Specialty:
Antarctic expedition cruises |
| Why
We Like Them: Specializing
specifically on Antarctica and the islands of the southern ocean. For 2004 they have a special expedition planned
which follows in the footsteps of the great explorer Sir
Ernest Shackleton. The ships sleep less than 50 passengers and were created
specifically for Antarctic exploration. Special guests accommodate this journey
to share their past adventures and experiences in the region.
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Article: "Expedition
Cruising to the White Continent" |
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Galapagos Network |
| Specialty:
Expedition cruises and dive live-aboards |
| Why
We Like Them: Three
signature yachts with accommodations for a maximum of 20 passengers each
comprise this dedicated fleet. Each ship is accompanied by two experienced
naturalist guides and a crew of eight. Working closely with the Charles Darwin
Research Station, the company provides an exception experience while strictly
protecting the fragile environment of these unique islands. Trips available are
for three, four, five and seven nights to fit any schedule. |
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Blue Water Yacht Charters, Inc |
| Specialty:
Yacht charters throughout the world |
| Why
We Like Them: Looking to
meander from island to island on your own private yacht or join a scheduled
trip? Well Blue Water can help. The company represents more than 70 bareboat
companies and over 1,000 chartered yachts throughout
the world. A member
of the professional Charter Yacht Brokers Association it has access to every
type yacht you can imagine. The knowledgeable staff can help you find the best
yacht for your needs.
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 Whether you’re returning to
your favorite destination or looking to discover a new favorite, Cultural
Travels can help you find the perfect tour company to plan your experience.
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