SUMMER & FALL 2012 - VOLUME 3 - Senior Tours Canada

TENTATIVE ITINERARY FOR FULL PANAMA CRUISEDAY 1DAYS2 & 3DAY 4DAY 5DAY 6DEPARTURE / FORT LAUDERDALE.We fly to Fort Lauderdale and upon arrivalwe transfer to our cruise ship, the IslandPrincess. This evening we enjoy our firstdelicious dinner on board.AT SEA. Time to relax, get acquaintedwith the ship and your fellow passengersand enjoy the endless array of facilities,activities and entertainment on board.Visit the health club for a workout orbeauty treatment, join an exercise class,line dancing or perhaps wine tasting.ARUBA. Although this unique Dutchisland has blossomed as a sophisticatedCaribbean destination, the real attractionis under water. Aruba is surrounded bycolourful coral. The abundant sea lifearound Arashi Reef or the wreck of theAntilla is simply breathtaking. If you wouldrather stay dry, view it all by taking anexcursion from the air-conditioned comfortof an Atlantis submarine or a glassbottomboat.CARTAGENA, COLUMBIA. In the 17thcentury this walled city was a target forevery pirate on the high seas. It has manyarchitectural treasures along its narrowstreets with Spanish inspired facades andbalconies. A ride to the top of La Popa Hillwill give you great views of the city andharbour, the old fort and a 17th centurymonastery. Gold, silver and preciousstones are available at bargain priceshere.PANAMA CANAL. Today we experiencethe transit of the Panama Canal. Be ondeck to watch the "mules" pull our shipthrough. See the immense lift locks raiseand lower the passing vessels and greatvolumes of water rushing by. Enjoy thescenery on either side of the canal withmangrove swamps and tropical plants,trees and bird life. As we cruise throughthe canal there is a detailed narration ofthis colossal undertaking that cost $367million in 1914!DAY 7DAY 8DAY 9DAYS10 - 12DAY 13DAY 14DAY 15AT SEA. Following all of the excitingsightseeing of the past few days, a day torelax comes most welcome.PUNTA ARENAS, COSTA RICA. Perchedat the tip of a sandy peninsula (its namemeans "sandy point"), the entire city ofPunta Arenas is within easy walkingdistance from the sparkling Pacific ocean.The inhabitants of this city have areputation for friendliness and have longwelcomed tourists to the sunny beachesthat encircle the city.SAN JUAN DEL SUR, NICARAGUA.San Juan del Sur is the most populartravel and vacation destination onNicaragua's Pacific coast and offers alively mix of local culture and touristamenities. Once a sleepy fishing village,this town has emerged as a hot spot forboth the adventurous traveler and retiree.AT SEA.CABO SAN LUCAS, MEXICO. This newresort is graced by the spectacular archedrock formations of Los Arcos and a ruggedcoastline. Take an optional excursion toview the resort or just kick back in acantina with an icy Margarita.AT SEA.LOS ANGELES / HOME. We disembark inLos Angeles and transfer to the airport forour flight home.39.