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September marks the beginning of the fall season - one of our favorite times to travel. The summer crowds have dissipated, prices are more affordable and spirits are upbeat. There are many colorful fall festivals and events around the world.
On October 7th, we are hosting the North Florida Travel Show (See details below). Also, in December we will attend the annual Signature Conference and Trade Show. This is when the cruise and tour companies and other travel suppliers present their offers for 2018 and early 2019. If you haven't already planned ahead, now is your best time to get exactly what you want and secure the best rate. Our travel consultants are available to help you plan your dream vacation.
We look forward to meeting you personally.
Best wishes
Phil and Carol Swartz
Owners
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TRAVEL JOURNAL
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Every vacation has a story to tell - what's yours?
Join our community of travelers and share your vacation story and pictures in our journal.
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Dabney and John Moloney
Explore the British Isles
With apologies to Robert Browning and some paraphrasing, oh to be in England now that spring is there. So this past May we headed across the Atlantic for a few nights in London before embarking on the Caribbean Princess for a 12-day British Isle Cruise. Cruising made visits to interesting ports more accessible than if trying to do the same by land and ferry crossings. I want to share some of my favorites with you.
We embarked in Southampton and it was across the English Channel to Guernsey, a small island but the 2nd largest of the Channel Islands. Just eight miles off the coast of France, Guernsey is historically interesting as the only part of the United Kingdom occupied by the Nazis in World War II. Remains of German fortifications dot the coastline. Think a small picturesque harbor, a 13th century castle, gold and silversmith workshops, a miniature church decorated with pottery and shells, and beautiful countryside. All of this and more to see in a very small port of call.
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Two Buddies Enjoy
Traveling Together
to Cuba
Patricia and Imogene had the time of their lives cruising on Norwegian Sky to Cuba. The country had many highlights and memorable events. It's a small island filled with rich history where the people were great. We will always remember the incredible vintage cars, historical heritage of the community, lovely landscape of the areas we explored on a private tour arranged by Holiday Cruises - Chynell.
The relaxed atmosphere and the willingness of the people sharing their daily lives experience were welcoming. We chose Cuba as our Ladies Getaway because we were most interested in learning about the culture, language, dietary customs and all around lifestyles of the Cuban people and Cuba seems to be a popular destination for travel at this time.
Our recommendation for travelers are to wear comfortable walking shoes because streets are cobblestones, take cash for currency exchange (US Credit Cards are not acceptable), keep hydrated by carrying bottled water, wear hat, sunscreen and insect repellent for the warm temperatures. We were so pleased with this vacation and glad Chynell- Holiday Cruises guided us on the required travel details before we departed.
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Ben and Paulette
Fly High in Alaska
WOW, is all that I could say.
My husband Ben and I sailed on a 8-day round-trip cruise to Alaska on July 29th. Our ports-of-call included Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan, Alaska, and Glacier Bay and Victoria, British Columbia, Canada.
Our trip started in Seattle one day before the cruise and we stayed at a hotel on the water near Pike Place Market. It was a wonderful location.
We cruised with our neighbors and had balcony cabins side by side. The cabin steward removed the divider between our cabins to make it one big balcony. That made the trip so much more pleasant. The weather was just wonderful. No rain in 8 days.
In Juneau, we went on a shore excursion that I would suggest to everyone. We took a helicopter flight and landed on a glacier. The helicopter held 6 people and the pilot. We flew over the mountain and when we landed, we got out and had about 30 minutes to walk around. We even drank water from the glacier.
In Sitka we took an excursion to the Raptor Center where they nurse injured bald eagles to health for release back into the wild. We walked through Sitka National Historical Park's lush rain forest.
The best part about cruising Alaska is the scenery. We spent a whole day just cruising Glacier Bay. Before lunch we all went to the top deck and just admired the beauty. We had lunch, then we went back to our cabins and viewed the beauty of the glaciers from our balcony. Words cannot describe what we saw.
Holiday Cruises and Tours is having an Alaska presentation on November 16th. Please join us. See details below.
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The McKeag, Malloy and
Christiansen Families
Experience an A&K Barge Cruise
We returned a few days ago from our trip to France and Spain and I thought I would let you know how the barge trip went. It was Fabulous! The accommodations and service were great and the food was incredible. Our chef was a restaurateur from the Alps whose restaurant is only open during ski season so he was doing this in the off season. He was terrific and we all happily gained weight (not so happy when we got home and had to try to lose it). He gave us mini cooking classes every day. The
captain
had been piloting this boat for 17 years and knew every inch of the canal. His wife (20 yea
rs younger) was darling and was the hostess and housekeeper. Our guide was from a village in th
e area and was an archaeologist. They had a nice van that took us on excursions and were very receptive when we wanted to change the itinerary from more churches and cathedrals
to more wineries. They had bikes that we rode along the canal as well. To top it off, the weather was perfect.
So, we just wanted to report that our long-awaited barge trip was a success and thank you for making all the arrangements and answering all our questions along the way.
Chris, Floyd, Brenda, Chip, Cindy, & Alan
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PORTFOLIO OF
HOSTED CRUISES & TOURS
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FEATURED TOUR
(Ladies Only)
Ladies Magnolia Trip
Visit the Harp Design Showroom
and Tour of Fixer Upper Homes
Hosted by Shelley Atkinson
includes roundtrip air from Tallahassee
Departs March 25, 2018 - 5 Days
Magnolia Ladies is about networking with a twist! It is a laid-back professional women's networking group, dedicated to bringing professional women together for unique and fun events to mingle, socialize and network. No card-pushing, no agenda, just a fun time with other like-minded women.
Magnolia Ladies events are unique events hosted by professional women in your business community. The goal of the events is to provide a forum for professional women to gather, share experiences, get to know one another, and share ideas, network and build ties with one another.
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NEW FOR 2018
The Ark Encounter
& Creation Museum
Hosted by Chynell Jefferson
Roundtrip from Tallahassee
June 11 - 16, 2018
On this Ark Encounter bus trip, your group will go inside a life-size recreation of Noah's Ark, built to the specifications in the Bible! See jaw-dropping exhibits inside the Ark and experience pages of the Bible like never before. This tour also takes you to the Creation Museum - prepare to believe as you are inspired by state-of-the-art exhibits and stunning gardens.
Experience a variety of sea life at the amazing Newport Aquarium, including over two-hundred feet of tunnels through stunning underwater exhibits. Finally, visit the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, voted one of America's top zoos, to make this bus trip to The Ark Encounter and Cincinnati complete!
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Shown below is a catalog of our hosted cruises and tours.
Click on the headline of any to see the details.
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Roundtrip Motorcoach Tour
Hosted by Chynell Jefferson
September 20, 2017
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Hosted by Pastor Paul Gilbert
Four Oaks Center
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Hosted by
Phil & Carol Swartz
Aboard Crystal Mahler
Nov 17 - Dec 3, 2017
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Callaway Gardens &
Biltmore Estates
November 28, 2017
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Including a tour of
Fixer Upper Homes
& Harp Design
Hosted by
Ruth Rennick
Also includes roundtrip air
5 Days departing March 25, 2018
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Motorcoach Trip
3-Days departing April 10, 2018
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Oasis of the Seas
7 Nt - Departing April 22, 2018
Roundtrip from Port Canaveral,
Hosted by Chynell Jefferson
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NCL Pride of America
Host TBA
9-Day departs
May 10, 2018
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ms. Oosterdam
Rome - Venice
Hosted by
Bill and Shelley Atkinson
12-Nights - June 29, 2018
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Regent Seven Seas'
Regal Splendor
Hosted by
Phil & Carol Swartz
12-Nights - July 6, 2018
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Hosted by Shirlynn White
14 Nights Departing August 5, 2018
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Holland America
ms. Oosterdam
Hosted by
John and Dabney Moloney
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Motorcoach Trip
9-Day Departing
September 15, 2018
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Hosted by Ruth Rennick
September 16, 2018 for 12-Nights
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Hosted by Paulette McLin
September 28, 2018 for 10-Night
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Hosted by Lenny Kopple
October 13, 2018 for 15-Night
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Aboard AmaKristina
Hosted by
Chynell Jefferson
November 9 - 19, 2018
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Motorcoach Trip
5-Days Departing
November 12, 2018
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For Solo Cruisers
Thinking about exploring the world on your own? There's no better option than a luxurious and all-inclusive Uniworld boutique river cruise.
More and more guests have found that traveling solo with Uniworld is one of the most enriching and rewarding ways to explore Europe. To celebrate this, we've waived or reduced the Single Supplement on many of our most popular itineraries! Book early, while space is still available.
Call for information and reservations - (850) 386-7327
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HAVE YOUR ULTIMATE
OFFICE PARTY
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OFFICE PARTY
ONBOARD A
SEADREAM YACHT
5 nights aboard SeaDream 2
Why have the same boring holiday party year after year? Step up and have it on a 110 passenger Mega-Yacht this holiday. Rate includes an outside mini-suite, open bar, gourmet meals, water sports from the aft deck and snorkeling.
Rates start at $1,699 per person.
If you are interested in learning more about the offer, contact Lenny at: LKopple@FunSeas.com or (850) 386 7327.
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MOTORCOACH THEATER TRIPS
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Davis Gaines Theater
Orlando, FL
Overnight
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Alhambra Theater
in Jacksonville
Leave and return
same day.
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EVENTS
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If U are between the ages of 21 and 45,
U don't want to miss this presentation.
UNIWORLD is reinventing European River Cruising with
An exciting new concept for 21- 45 year olds.
A river cruise with your peers is a fun way to travel across Europe. You'll discover awe-inspiring scenes and pics
so pretty, your friends will be a bit envious.
To learn more, attend our presentation:
Thursday, September 7, 2017; 6 PM Holiday Cruises & Tours
2522 Capital Circle; Ste 14
Tallahassee, FL 32308
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TRAVELING LADIES CLUB
The Traveling Ladies Club ("TLC") held a wine and cheese get-together on July 20th at NEW Holiday Cruises & Tours' room, The Meeting Spot. The response was so wonderful we had two sessions to accommodate the 90 ladies who turned out for our first TLC event.
Our female agents presented their "ladies only" adventures coming up over the next several months.
Chynell Jefferson is hosting a Ladies Only
Spring Caribbean Cruise
April 22-29, 2018
Ruth Rennick is hosting a
Ladies' Christmas Extravaganza to
Callaway Gardens Fantasy in Lights and the Biltmore Estate.
November 28-December 1, 2017
Shelley Atkinson is hosting a trip to Waco, Texas, to see the MagNolia Silos and to spend a few hours at the
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center in Austin
March 25-29, 2018
Shirlynn White is hosting a 7-Night Hawaiian Cruise
May 10-19, 2018.
Call one of these agents and book your
"ladies only" adventure today!
Save the date for the following TLC events to be held at The Meeting Spot:
The next newsletter will come out around the first part of September.
You will be able to reserve your spot for the TLC Social at that time.
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UNIWORLD RIVER CRUISES
at:
Holiday Cruises & Tours
2522 Capital Circle NE; Ste 1
Tallahassee, FL 32308
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Second Annual
North Florida
Travel Show
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On Stage Alaska
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850-386-7327
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FEATURED PARTNERS
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From the Far North and the Altiplano to the Far South of Chile, someone is always waiting to receive you with open arms.
Chile has many different adventures to offer tourists: stargaz
ing in the driest desert in the world, millennial glaciers in the southernmost part of the planet, enchanted forests, and lakes located at the foot of massive volcanoes. It has islands full of legends, wine making traditions, great challenges to be overcome, and the modern and accessible city of Santiago.
Chile has wide-open natural landscapes, but you can also find this openness in the Chilean people. The feeling of being alive floods over you in these wide-open spaces in Chile. Here you can get in touch with nature or set out to explore pristine areas. The people of Chile will also pleasantly surprise you with their kindness and hospitality. This will be a completely new experience in a place where you will feel at peace.
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Lizard Island Resort
Queensland, Australia
The only resort located on a 1,013-hectare National Park and literally on the Great Barrier Reef, Lizard Island offers seclusion and natural privacy that you will cherish.
With only 40 rooms and villas and 24 private beaches, escape to your own private beach for a day exploring the reef, taking in the incredible nature around you and all while never seeing another person. In a world of over 7.5 billion people - this experience is designed for just two.
Exploring and experiencing Lizard Island can be enjoyed by taking part in a number of guided tours, either to the inner and outer reefs, the Research Station, or on nature walks and challenging hikes to the top of Cook's Look. Alternatively, you can explore the island on a self-guided tour, taking in the beauty at you own pace.
Essentia Day Spa is designed as a natural extension of the calm tranquility of the resort, encouraging you to relax, rejuvenate and re-balance. Private and couple treatment rooms and a full menu of relaxing and therapeutic treatments are offered.
Fresh, local produce from the coast, mainland hinterland and waters of tropical north Queensland drive the daily menu with seasonal variety and flavours inspired by the many cultures that make up the melting pot of the local area.
Click here to read more about Lizard Island Resort.
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Filled with a spectacular array of diverse and exotic destinations, your world awaits your discovery. There is simply no better way to explore it than aboard the elegant ships of Oceania Cruises. Our unique itinerari
es are
wide-ranging, featuring the most fascinating destinations throughout the world. Regatta, Insignia, Nautica, Sirena, Marina and Riviera are all intimate and luxurious, with each calling on the world's most desirable ports, from historic cities and modern meccas to seaside villages and faraway islands. On a voyage with Oceania Cruises, each day offers the rewarding opportunit
y to experience the history, culture and cuisine of a wondrous new destinatio
n.
Relax on board our luxurious ships and savor cuisine renowned as the finest at sea, rivaling even Michelin-starred restaurants ashore. Inspired by Master Chef Jacques Pépin, these culinary delights have always been a hallmark that distinguishes the Oceania Cruises experience from any other. Considering the uncompromising quality, perhaps the most remarkable aspect of an Oceania Cruises voyage is its incredible value. Lavis
h complimentary amenities abound, and there are never supplemental charges in any of the onboard restaurants. Value packages ensure that sipping a glass of vintage wine, surfing the Internet or enjoying a shore excursion is both convenient and affordable.
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