Your Insider's Travel Guide for Family Fun



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All offers may not be available in all markets. Virtuoso prepared this catalog in the USA. All prices shown are per person, based on double occupancy, in U.S. dollars unless otherwise stated. Prices converted from the supplier's local currency are based on the current exchange rate at the time of printing. Fares do not include taxes or other fees unless otherwise stated. While every care is taken to ensure accuracy, fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusives, Virtuoso Voyager Club events and amenities are subject to availability, blackout dates, international currency fluctuations, and may change without notice. Virtuoso Voyager Club events require a minimum/maximum number of participants and may not be combinable with other offers. Space is limited and other restrictions may apply. See your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details and applicable restrictions. Virtuoso assumes no responsibility for the presentation confirmed within, including errors in pricing. MASTERCARD and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated. The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo, SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL and VOYAGER CLUB are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. Virtuoso, Ltd. has a U.S. copyright registration for the Globe Swirl Logo, ©2000. All rights reserved. CST#2069091-40. Image: ©CORBIS 351016 04/11
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River Cruising in this Issue of Virtuoso Insights



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with our compliments.


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Yearning for the Yangtze, desire the Danube? If river cruising tops your summer wish list then satisfy your cravings with one of these six remarkable river cruises, featured in the April/May issue of Virtuoso Insights.

 

14:: Childs's Play
Our guide to keeping your kids happy at sea.

20:: Intimate Perspectives
Remarkable river cruises from the Amazon to the Yangtze.

28:: The Med, Your Way
Experience the Mediterranean like a local on your next cruise.

PLUS — Spotlight on San Diego!

 

VIRTUOSO INSIGHTS

Fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusives, events and amenities are subject to availability and blackout dates and may change without notice. Unless otherwise stated, prices are in U.S. dollars, per person and based on double occupancy. Restrictions may apply. See your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details and applicable restrictions. Virtuoso is not responsible for any errors in pricing. The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo and SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. Virtuoso, Ltd. has a U.S. copyright registration for the Globe Swirl Logo, ©2000. All rights reserved. Virtuoso CST#2069091-40 571104 04/11

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Special values on Oceania Cruises from Great Getaways!

Experience Value without Compromise!

Free airfarepre-paid gratuities$300 in shipboard credits
and complimentary champagne are yours when you
book one of these voyages through your Virtuoso® travel advisor
between February 21 - March 6, 2011.
MEDITERRANEAN MOSAIC
Rome to Venice on Marina
10-Day Voyage – April 26, 2011
Virtuoso fares from $3,999

WONDERS OF THE ANCIENTS
Rome to Athens on Nautica
14-Day Voyage – June 13, 2011
Virtuoso fares from $5,699

LANDS OF THE MIDNIGHT SUN
Copenhagen to London on Insignia
18-Day Voyage – June 23, 2011
Virtuoso fares from $6,999

ENCHANTED RIVIERAS
Rome to Venice on Marina
12-Day Voyage – August 26, 2011
Virtuoso fares from $5,199

ROMAN REVELATIONS
Istanbul to Barcelona on Nautica
14-Day Voyage – October 1, 2011
Virtuoso fares from $5,699

LEGACIES OF ANTIQUITY
Rome to Istanbul on Nautica
12-Day Voyage – October 21, 2011
Virtuoso fares from $4,999

ARTISTIC EXPLORATIONS
Venice to Rome on Insignia
10-Day Voyage – November 12, 2011
Virtuoso fares from $3,499

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Virtuoso fare includes airline fees, surcharges and government taxes. Some airline-imposed personal charges, including but not limited to baggage, priority boarding, and special seating may apply. Offer expires March 31, 2011. Early Booking Fares, rather than 2 for 1 Cruise Fares, apply to Insignia 6/23/11. Amenities shown are per stateroom based on double occupancy. All advertised fares are per person based on double occupancy, subject to availability at time of booking, may not be combinable with other offers, are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn without prior notice or remain in effect after the expiration date. All fares listed are in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy and include Non-Commissionable Fares. Any "Fares From" pricing is based on Category G unless otherwise indicated. Cruise Ship Fuel Surcharge may apply and, if applicable, is additional revenue to Oceania Cruises. "2 for 1 Fares" are based on published Full Brochure Fares. Full Brochure Fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all cabin categories, may not have been in effect during the last 90 days and do not include Personal Charges, Optional Facilities and Services Fees as defined in the Terms and Conditions of the Guest Ticket Contract. Full Brochure Fares are cruise only. "Free Airfare" promotion does not include ground transfers and applies to economy, round-trip flights only from the following Oceania Cruises Primary Air Gateways: ATL, BOS, ORD, DFW, DEN, IAH, LAX, MIA, YUL, JFK, EWR, MCO, PHL, PHX, SAN, SFO, SEA, TPA, YYZ, YVR, IAD. Airfare is available from all other U.S. & Canadian gateways at an additional charge. Oceania Cruises reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees, and surcharges at any time. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Guest Ticket Contract. Ships' Registry: Marshall Islands. This offer is only valid in the U.S. and Canada. Fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusives, events and amenities are subject to availability and blackout dates and may change without notice. Restrictions may apply. See your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details and applicable restrictions. Virtuoso is not responsible for any errors in pricing. The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo and SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. Virtuoso, Ltd. has a U.S. copyright registration for the Globe Swirl Logo, ©2000. All rights reserved. Virtuoso CST#2069091-40 NA 351172 02/11

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Save on Fun-Filled Family Cruises with THE Family Cruise Line
 
Book an outside or above stateroom on one of many select sailings
between February 7 - February 20, 2011 and receive up to
$100 Onboard Credit PLUS a Complimentary Spa Treatment per stateroom!

Royal Caribbean is THE Family Cruise Line offering the best venue for
the most memorable family vacation. With countless activities available
for all ages, an incredible deal, and exclusive extras,
all you have to do is call your
Great Getaways travel advisor today to let the fun begin!913 338 2244 or 800 546 TRIP (8747)

Contact your Virtuoso® travel advisor to book your cruise today!
 
Prices and itineraries are based on availability and are subject to change without notice. Prices and itineraries may vary by ship and sail date. Onboard credit offer valid for outside or above staterooms booked between February 2 - February 28, 2011 on select Royal Caribbean cruises departing in 2011. Onboard credit is applicable to select sailings, and amount varies by itinerary length. Booking eligibility is based on when the booking is created not deposited or date of final payment. This offer is not transferable. OBC is in U.S. dollars and is not redeemable for cash. Bookings created in FIT and then moved into a group will lose the onboard credit. The onboard credit offer cannot be used with certain fares. The Onboard Credit offer cannot be combined with any onboard credit or dollars off coupon on the same sailing. Spa offer: Once onboard you may choose from: La Therapie Hydrolift facial; Swedish Massage; Reflexology including massage. Spa offer is limited to one per booking. This offer is valid for new individual bookings only. Offer not applicable to Groups. Subject to availability. Offer can be withdrawn at any time. Additional restrictions may apply.©2011 Royal Caribbean International® ships registry: The Bahamas. Brilliance of the Seas is operated by RCL (UK) Ltd. Subsidiary of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. Please note Royal Caribbean Reservations is not aware of these promotions, direct all questions to your Virtuoso Travel Advisor. Fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusives, events and amenities are subject to availability and blackout dates and may change without notice. Unless otherwise stated, prices are in U.S. dollars, per person and based on double occupancy. Restrictions may apply. See your Virtuoso travel advisor for more details and applicable restrictions. Virtuoso is not responsible for any errors in pricing. The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo and SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. Virtuoso, Ltd. has a U.S. copyright registration for the Globe Swirl Logo, ©2000. All rights reserved. Virtuoso CST#2069091-40 NA 351179 02/11
 
 


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Your Insider's Guide to Europe's Best Vacations


From its seductive seaside towns and centuries-old villages to its sparkling capital cities and stunning natural scenery, there's always someplace new to discover in Europe.

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Fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusives, events and amenities are subject to availability and blackout dates and may change without notice. Unless otherwise stated, prices are in U.S. dollars, per person and based on double occupancy. Restrictions may apply. Virtuoso is not responsible for errors in pricing. MASTERCARD and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated. The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo and SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. All rights reserved. Image: Shutterstock. CST#2069091-40 350024 12/10

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2-for-1 Fares with Crystal Cruises


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2-for-1 cruise fares are per person, based on double occupancy brochure fares, reflect all promotional savings, do not include port, security and handling charges and are subject to availability. Brochure fares may not have resulted in actual sales and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. The up to $2,000 "All-Inclusive. As You Wish." spending credit (based on double occupancy, up to $1,000 per person) applies to the first two full-fare guests only, is non-transferable, cannot be used in the casino or for bingo, redeemed for cash or credit and cannot be applied as a deposit toward a future cruise. Free Business Air promotion applies to categories PH, PS, & CP on Europe sailings only; Free Economy Air promotion applies to all other categories on Europe sailings and all categories on other designated sailings and both promotions are available on select routes and carriers for first two full-fare guests. Round-trip flights must be booked through Crystal Cruises' Air Department from select gateway cities. Flight itineraries are booked at Crystal Cruises' discretion and are subject to flight and class availability at the time of booking. Kids Sail Free offer applies to voyage 0331 only. Applicable only to children 17 years and under when sharing a stateroom with two full-fare adults and a third berth waiver is required. Not combinable with any other programs. All promotions are capacity-controlled, subject to change without notice and may be withdrawn at any time. Restrictions apply. Ask your Virtuoso travel advisor for complete terms and conditions of all offers. ©2010 Crystal Cruises, Inc., Ships' registry: The Bahamas. Fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusives, events and amenities are subject to availability and blackout dates and may change without notice. Guests must be booked into the Virtuoso group to be eligible for amenities and fares. Virtuoso Voyager Club events may require a minimum/maximum number of participants. Restrictions may apply. Virtuoso is not responsible for errors in pricing. The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo, SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL and VOYAGER CLUB are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. All rights reserved. CST#2069091-40 350086 7/10

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HOT off the Press! Virtuoso Life Travel Dreams Issue!

     View the digital version of the July issue of VIRTUOSO LIFE


       Highlights include:

  Dream It, Do It - The winning destinations from our annual Travel Dreams Survey, plus bespoke trips to take this year.          

                                      Insider's Italy - An advisor-planned trip reveals the benefits of working with an expert who's on a first-name basis with guides, general managers and gatekeepers of all stripes.             

                                         Ticket to Ride - Seven space tourists prepare for liftoff.   

                                         Out of the Mist - Unforgettable people, a wrenching past and majestic mountain gorillas: Rwanda leaves a powerful impression.

 

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             The July/August issue of VIRTUOSO LIFE goes high-tech for readers with smartphones. Look for this tag through the printed version to view
 dynamic content via Web-enabled smartphones. 
   To experience it, download Microsoft's free Tag Reader on your phone at www.gettag.mobi; launch the application; then scan the tag. 
                     In this issue readers can watch engaging videos from the unveiling of Virgin Galactic's spaceship (page 104) to a forest encounter with gorillas 
in Africa (page 116). It's fun and it's easy - just look for the tag on the page and enjoy!

 

 

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Calming winds. Lush landscapes. Exotic ports. The South Pacific is a rare gem indeed. And when you sail to her magnificent islands with Paul Gauguin Cruises, you'll do so in complete luxury. From French cuisine and inspired performances to our local connections, you're sure to feel the exotic influence linger in your soul.

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All fares are cruise only, in USD, per person based on double occupancy and are subject to availability. 2-for-1 airfare and complimentary airfare is based on economy class airfare from Los Angeles, and is based on availability. Airfare for third passenger sailing free in stateroom is not included. Price varies by departure, is for new bookings only on select sailings listed in this email, and may not be combinable with other offers or promotions. Government fees and taxes of $9 per day are additional. Offers are subject to change without notice. Virtuoso amenity of $250 shipboard credit is per person for 7-night sailings, on July 24, July 31 and August 7 sailings, or $100 shipboard credit per person on September 25 and October 23 sailings. Virtuoso amenities are not combinable with American Express Platinum Cruise Privileges. Virtuoso amenities must be requested at time of booking with promo code. Other restrictions may apply. Ships' Registry: Bahamas. Must be booked by June 30, 2010. Fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusives, events and amenities are subject to availability and blackout dates and may change without notice. Restrictions may apply. Virtuoso is not responsible for errors in pricing. The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo and SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. All rights reserved. CST#2069091-40 350080 6/10

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Ready, set, cruise! Limited Time Offer with Regent Seven Seas Cruises!

Unsurpassed Luxury and Incredible Savings with
Regent Seven Seas Cruises!
 
  


All-Inclusive Fares, Idyllic Beaches,
All-Suite Accommodations

Enjoy 2-for-1 Fares, plus additional bonus
savings of up to $3,000, FREE Air,
FREE Unlimited Shore Excursions, and
$150 shipboard credit per person when you book
select Caribbean and South America cruises between
June 7 and June 20, 2010.

Ask your Virtuoso travel advisor about
applicable sailings.

Don't miss out!
Enjoy exclusive Virtuoso Voyager Club®
amenities only when you book through your
Virtuoso travel advisor!

Contact your Great Getaways Travel advisor to book your cruise today!

Offers expire June 20, 2010. Discounts and amenities are per person based on double occupancy. Fares listed are cruise only in U.S. dollars, per person, based on double occupancy. Cruise Ship Fuel Surcharge may apply. The Cruise Ship Fuel Surcharge, if applicable, is additional revenue to Regent Seven Seas Cruises. All fares and offers are for new bookings only, subject to availability, may not be combinable with other offers, are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time without prior notice. 2-for-1 Fares are based on published Full Brochure Fares; all fares are cruise only, and do not include Prepaid Charges, Optional Facilities and Services Fees, and personal charges, as defined in the Terms and Conditions of the Guest Ticket Contract. Full Brochure Fares may not have resulted in actual sales in all cabin categories and may not have been in effect during the last 90 days. Promotional fares may remain in effect after the expiration date. FREE Air promotion applies to economy, roundtrip flights only from select U.S. & Canadian gateways: ATL, BOS, CLT, IAD, ORD, DFW, DEN, IAH, LAX, MIA, MSP, EWR, JFK, LGA, MCO, PHL, PHX, SAN, SFO, SEA, TPA, YUL and YYZ and YVR. Advertised fare includes all surcharges, airline fees and government taxes. Airline imposed baggage charges may apply. Air add-ons apply for other gateways and for additional guests in the suite. Air routing, scheduling and air carrier are at the discretion of RSSC. Business Class Air upgrades where offered apply to international flights from the select U.S. & Canadian gateways mentioned above and may not apply to U.S. domestic or intra-continental flights within North America, Europe, South America, Asia or Africa. FREE Unlimited Shore Excursion Reservations are accepted on a first come, first served basis and subject to availability. Supplement will apply on Regent Choice excursions and excludes Private Arrangements and all Adventures Ashore programs. Restrictions apply and penalties apply 36 hours prior to shore excursion start date. Kids sail from promotion available on select voyages is per person cruise only, as 3rd and/or 4th guest in a suite when accompanied by an adult, 21 years of age or older, and includes FREE Unlimited Shore Excursions and subject to all terms and conditions contained herein. FREE Air and Air Upgrade Offers are not combinable with 3rd and/or 4th guests in a suite. Regent Seven Seas Cruises reserves the right to correct errors or omissions and to change any and all fares, fees, and surcharges at any time. Additional terms and conditions may apply. Complete terms and conditions may be found in the Guest Ticket Contract. Ships' Registry: Bahamas and Bermuda. ©2010 Regent Seven Seas Cruises. Fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusives, events and amenities are subject to availability and blackout dates and may change without notice. Guests must be booked into the Virtuoso group to be eligible for amenities and fares. Virtuoso Voyager Club events may require a minimum/maximum number of participants. Restrictions may apply. Virtuoso is not responsible for errors in pricing. The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo, SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL and VOYAGER CLUB are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. All rights reserved. CST#2069091-40 NA 350213 6/10© 2010 Virtuoso, Ltd. | 505 Main Street, Suite 500 | Fort Worth, TX 76102

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Fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusives, events and amenities are subject to availability and blackout dates and may change without notice. Unless otherwise stated, prices are in U.S. dollars, per person and based on double occupancy. Restrictions may apply. Virtuoso is not responsible for errors in pricing. MASTERCARD and the MasterCard Brand Mark are registered trademarks of MasterCard International Incorporated. The trademarks VIRTUOSO, the Globe Swirl Logo, SPECIALISTS IN THE ART OF TRAVEL and RETURN ON LIFE are registered trademarks of Virtuoso, Ltd. All rights reserved. Image courtesy of Oceania Cruises. CST#2069091-40 350017 5/10
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