City Getaways? YES!

 
 
 
 
 
 

Barbara S. King
Great Getaways
913-338-2244 800-546-TRIP (8747)
Barbara@greatgetaways.travel
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The May issue of Virtuoso Life is full of escape worthy hotels, destinations, and cruises that are sure to trigger more than a few vacation daydreams. Whether your taste runs to intimate boutique hotels or sprawling resorts, modern design or classic, this issue offers something for every style. So settle in, immerse yourself in Virtuoso Life, and let the daydreaming begin. Then contact your Virtuoso travel advisor who can turn those dreams into reality.

 
 
 

 

In this issue

 
 

 

50: Living the Virtuoso Life
One trip to change your life: That's the challenge Tim and Karis Tompkins put to their travel advisor.

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78: 5 Cities 5 Ways
Great urban escapes start with the right hotel. Here's where to find your fit.

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98: Authentic Indonesia
The diary of a reluctant Aman junkie: How people, adventures and, yes, posh accommodations won over one skeptic.

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108: Port Authority
Dining, souvenir shopping, and exploring: Ten of our favorite stops on the cruise circuit.

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128: The Heart of Hula
An intimate look into the world of an iconic Hawaiian art form.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Your Guide to Inspiring European Destinations


Barbara S. King
Great Getaways

913-338-2244 800-546-TRIP (8747)
Barbara@greatgetaways.travel
www.greatgetaways.travel


A Proud Member of Virtuoso ®

 

Europe is filled with priceless gems. Consider us your fine jeweler.
From the spectacle that is Rome to the sparkle of Paris's lights, from the lavish grandeur of St. Petersburg to Scotland's legendary golf courses, the Continent is literally covered with countless treasures. In this Destination Guide you'll find these exciting travel packages featuring Virtuoso-only fares and a host of exclusive extras, along with insider tips that will put a brilliant shine on all your European adventures.


In this issue

 

6: NORTH
Pay a visit to Copenhagen's Little Mermaid, then rail past Scotland's picturesque glens. Drive around Ireland's lovely Ring of Kerry, dine in Gordon Ramsay's much-lauded London restaurant, or hop across all five British Isles at once.

 

26: SOUTH
Do you prefer a romp around Rome and the spectacular Cinque Terre, or a luxury-yacht cruise around the Greek Isles? You might taste fine wines in Tuscany, tapas in Barcelona, or a Sicilian cannoli that'll make you swoon.

 

56: EAST
Visit a traditional Turkish bath and the "Black Madonna" in Poland. Watch a "Swan Lake" performance in St. Petersburg, wander Moscow's Red Square, or cruise between the two along the scenic Volga. And speaking of scenic rivers, few compare to the storied Danube...

 

66: WEST
Stay in a Parisian palace, an ancestral Loire château with the count and countess, or an opulent hotel with views of Versailles. Waltz your way around Vienna, tiptoe through the tulips in Holland, and dine in an authentic GDR restaurant while in Berlin.

Enjoy this issue

 

Contact Me

Barbara S. King

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913-338-2244 800-546-TRIP (8747)

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Barbara@greatgetaways.travel

 

 

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Me-driving in Manhattan? I think not!

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Driving in Manhattan, London, or Rome is NOT on my bucket list. It's not on any list I have unless you count lists that start with "Are you serious?" I could tell you it's the influence of becoming more eco-aware, but the reality is I'm intimidated by people who, when behind the wheel, drive like Mario Andretti.
 
On one of my favorite sites, Netted by the Webbys, I discovered an app http://www.mapnificent.net that offers interactive transit maps for many US cities as well as some in Europe and a few in Australia. Test drive it and let me know whether you'd use this app. There are several apps available per city and very few that cover the world. The downside of this app is it is not available on android and that, while created in Germany, most maps are for the US. I still like the ease of using Google maps, with transit routes available in the US. As global as Google is, I am surprised they haven't conquered the world's transit maps yet....maybe tomorrow?

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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25 Romantic Great Getaways for 2011

We HEART romantic getaways and it was very difficult limiting our list to only 25 journeys! This year we chose an interesting variety of experiences---some tranquil, some ethereal, some secluded, and some sophisticated city jaunts----all are most definitely romantic!

Tell us what you think of our list and please share your favorites!