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Greetings!
What kind of vacation do you want? For many, the answer to this question is what drives the growing trend of experiential travel - a way of
seeing
this grand old planet differently.
Whether you wish to have an immersive encounter with an indigenous local family or community, a deep hands on exploration of a specific place or region, to learn something, or a high adventure experience, w
e offer a variety of vacation options. Also, we
can design a custom trip that fulfills your desires. If your answer to the above question is for relaxation and rejuvenation, we have a large selection of cruises, tours and resorts for you. We will do our best to make dreams come true.
Our travel consultants have firsthand expertise, knowledge and insider connections to help with the logistics and booking arrangements. We will take the time to get to know you and your family, making sure that your vacation is perfectly tailored to your desires.
Destinations stay the same, but experiences vary. Let us help you find the perfect trip.
We will arrange every detail of your vacation - all you will need to do is pack.
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Happy Easter and Passover from all of us at
Holiday Cruises & Tours,
Phil and Carol Swartz
Owners
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CALIFORNIA
NEW YEAR'S GETAWAY
including the Rose Parade
host - Preston Scott
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On a beautiful April morning at sunrise, I sailed into Havana harbor. I could only imagine how immigrants felt as they sailed in from Europe for the very first time. We sailed past the ancient El Morro fortress and the welcoming arms of an enormous religious icon protecting the harbor. I watched as the Cuban pilots boarded our beautiful ship the Empress of the Seas to assist our Captain navigating into the port. We passed relics of old piers and slowly arrived at the only cruise terminal.
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Peggy and Bruce Harter
Explore the Snake and Columbia Rivers
On the
American Pride
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My husband, Bruce, and I took a paddlewheel cruise out in Oregon and Washington with American Cruise Lines. We started in Spokane, Washington and traveled down the Snake and Columbia Rivers, following the route that was forged by Lewis and Clark more than 200 years ago.
As we sailed through the Columbia River Gorge we stopped at small towns along the way. Richland, The Dalles, Astoria, and others were some of the places we visited. Daily shore excursions were part of the cruise and enabled us to visit several museums, the Bonneville Dam, the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, and more. One of our favorite excursions was our visit to Mount St. Helens, the volcano that had erupted in 1980. Because it had snowed earlier in the month we were able to see snow on Mount St. Helens and other parts of the Cascade Mountain Range.
Several of the small towns where we docked were in walking distance from the ship so we were able to explore them on foot. Meals and snacks were included as part of the cruise, but we often chose to eat lunch in these ports to get a taste of the local culture. The ship had a program called “Farm To Table” where they purchased cheese, seafood, fruits, vegetable, and other foods from local producers. Two of our favorites were the silver salmon and the huckleberry ice cream. This program provides a way for passengers to experience the flavors of the Pacific Northwest
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Our ship, The American Pride, had a local historian who stayed onboard during the entire cruise. As we sailed down the river he gave daily talks about Lewis & Clark and their adventures. By the end of the week we knew more about Meriwether Lewis and James Clark that we ever could have imagined!
We enjoyed our river cruise and definitely will look forward to planning another one soon, maybe down the Mississippi River or up in the northeast. Our travel agent, Lenny Kopple, always assists us in planning wonderful cruises regardless of where we go in the world.
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PORTFOLIO OF EXCLUSIVE OFFERS
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HCT EXCLUSIVE OFFER
From April 1 – 15, 2018, Book an Oceanview or Balcony stateroom on ANY 2018 Caribbean, Alaska & British Isles cruise on Celebrity Cruise Lines. Get the very best deal from Holiday Cruises & Tours
THEN Holiday Cruises & Tours will make it sweeter by giving you an extra $100 Shipboard credit per stateroom to spend on board however you please. PLUS – if your cruise requires you flying to the port, HCT will provide special car service from your home (within Leon county) to the airport when leaving and from the airport to your home when returning.
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Voted "Best Premium Cruise Line"
There's a reason people trust their precious vacation days to us. Actually, there are hundreds of them. Every day, every night, we welcome the world on board. Extraordinary destinations. Culinary excellence. Intuitive service. Luxurious accommodations. And stunning design. That's the Celebrity way.
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Iberian Adventure Cruise
Aboard Holland America Line's
ms Koningsdam
Hosted by Ruth Rennick
12 nights departing September 16, 2018
Join Ruth Rennick on this destination rich cruise. Departing from Amsterdam, Netherlands you will visit Southampton (London), England • La Coruna, Spain • Leixoes (Oporto), Portugal • Lisbon, Portugal • Huelva (Seville), Spain • Gibraltar (U.K.) • Malaga (Granada), Spain • Cartagena, Spain • Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy for your return home.
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You will enjoy the elegance, signature service and style of the Koningsdam. Onboard you will be able to choose from twelve dining venues from the pool side Dive-In for hamburgers or the sophisticated ambiance in one of the elegant dining rooms. Onboard activities abound, including intimate tasting and wine-blending classes at BLEND by Chateau Ste. Michelle. Hone video-editing skills, rejuvenate at the Greenhouse Spa, take a Pilates class or simply relax and unwind.
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Shown below is a catalog of our hosted cruises and tours.
Click on the title of any offer to see the details.
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Oasis of the Seas
Roundtrip from
Port Canaveral,
Hosted by Chynell Jefferson
7 Nights - Departing
April 22, 2018
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ms. Oosterdam
Rome - Venice
Hosted by
Shelley Atkinson
12 Nights - Departing
June 29, 2018
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Regent Seven Seas'
Navigator
Hosted by
Phil & Carol Swartz
12 Nights - Departing
July 6, 2018
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Princess Cruises:
Island Princess®
Hosted by
Karen Skilling
11 Nights - Departing
July 28, 2018
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Holland American Koningsdam
Holland, Scotland,
Iceland & Norway
Hosted by
Jerri McKeel
14 Nights - Departing
August 5, 2018
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Holland America
ms. Oosterdam
Hosted by
Dabney Moloney
12 Nights - Departing
August 28, 2018
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On the Majesty of the Seas
Includes roundtrip
transportation to/from Tampa
Hosted by Chynell Jefferson
6 Nights - Departing
September 11, 2018
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On the Holland America
ms Koningsdam
from Amsterdam
Hosted by Ruth Rennick
12 Nights - Departing
September 16, 2018
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Italy, Croatia,
Montenegro & Greece
Hosted by Paulette McLin
10 Nights - Departing
September 28, 2018
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9-Day Roundtrip San Jose
With J.C. from Trail & Ski
9 Days Departs
October 4, 2018
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Highlights of the Frozen Continent
With Astronaut Dr. Norm Thagard
13 Days - Departing
November 17, 2018
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Aboard the
Crystal Symphony
Hosted by Phil & Carol Swartz
12-Night Caribbean Cruise
December 2, 2018
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River Cruise
Aboard Uniworld
SS Maria Theresa
Hosted by Anna Johnson
7 Night Departing
December 9, 2018
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Aboard the Crystal Symphony
Hosted by Lenny Kopple
7 nights Departing
December 15, 2018
Roundtrip New Orleans
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Oceania Cruises: Marina
Hosted by Phil & Carol Swartz
14 nights departing
May 3, 2019
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Including a 7-Night
Danube
River Cruise
Aboard AmaWaterways: AmaSonata
Hosted by-
Phil & Carol Swartz
May 21 - June 1, 2020
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Hosted by Kate Nowlin
3 Days - Departing
April 10, 2018
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Hosted by Chynell Jefferson
Roundtrip from Tallahassee
June 11 - 16, 2018
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Motorcoach Trip
9 Days - Departing
September 15, 2018
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Hosted by Kate Nowlin
3 Days - Departing
April 10, 2018
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Motorcoach
Trip
Hosted by Chynell Jefferson
9-days departing
June 22, 2019
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Hosted by Chynell Jefferson
9-days Departing
September 12, 2019
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CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
July 28, 2018
Eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts,
restores an old race car with the help of his two children, only to discovery the car has magical flying abilities. Trouble ensues when the evil Barn Bombust discovers the car and wants it for himself. Chitty Chitty is a timeless family favorite.
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KISS ME, KATE
August 19, 2018
Egotistical Fred Graham is reunited with his ex-wife when the two are forced to play opposite one another in Shakespeare's Taming of the Shrew. The battle continues as it becomes clear that as much as they say they hate each other, they're also
still in love.
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1776: A MUSICAL REVOLUTION
This musical is based on the events surrounding the drafting and the signing of the Declaration of Independence…if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! John Adams teams up with Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson to battle those in Congress that oppose the movement to separate from England. Join in the funny, insightful, and compelling journey to pass the resolution that frees America from British tyranny.
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Dubai is a city and emirate in the United Arab Emirates known for luxury shopping, ultramodern architecture and a lively nightlife scene. Burj Khalifa, a
2716 foot
tall tower, dominates the skyscraper-filled skyline.
At its base lies Dubai Fountain, with jets and lights choreographed to music.
On a man-made archipelago, Palm Jumeirah is one of the three planned Palm Islands The island offers tourists a host of activities to indulge in. From up-market shopping malls to hotels to luxury beach resorts, Palm Jumeirah Islands have it all. It is, indeed, just another example of Dubai’s uninhibited fantasies put perfectly in perspective.
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The Ritz Paris has re
opened this June 2016 after an unprecedented restoration. 142 rooms and suites have been completely redesigned in the spirit of the Ritz Paris and with the latest technology. Of the 71 suites, 15 Prestige Suites are named in honor of loyal friends of the hotel: Marcel Proust, Ernest Hemingway, Coco Chanel, the Duke of Windsor, Charlie Chaplin, the Prince of Wales, F. Scott Fitzgerald or Maria Callas. Executive Chef Nicolas Sale orchestrates culinary experiences.
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Freedom... discovery... energy... inspiration... engagement... serendipity. These are some of the words Backroads guests use to describe why they love exploring by bike and on foot.
Active travel is about journeying through a fascinating region under your own power. On foot and on a bike, you can really get a visceral sense of place. Without any filters, you're free to truly be where you are. The wind in your face. The sun on your back. Reconnecting with yourself and others. The feeling that right now, and for the next few days, you control your own destiny. And always just ahead, the next unexpected moment you'll carry with you forever: a ruined castle shrouded in mist as the sun appears over the mountains... a flock of birds rising in a shimmering cloud from a vast river delta... a waiter lighting lamps on the café tables, saluting the village priest as he climbs the cathedral steps.
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Win an air-Inclusive, 7-night Alaska Cruise from
Holland America Line
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