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(1) BRILLANCE OF THE SEAS
15 NIGHTS - APRIL 5-20, 2018
TAMPA TO AMSTERDAM
Ponta Delgada, Azores, Cork,
Dublin, Waterdord, Ireland,
Amsterdam
FROM $
2,579* pp
Let’s Be Careful Out There
By: Stu Cooper / Happy Destinations
As I have often said, traveling today can be a
challenging experience. The world can be a
dangerous place.
Having said that, it seems that there is still a great desire by our clients
to explore the world. World circumstances be "damned" - it's not stopping
us.
So, it was with great pleasure that I recently designed a trip for some
very good friends to visit London, Paris and Amsterdam - three great cities
of Europe. I don't think it is necessary to remind everyone of some of the
recent incidents that have happened there. These events were not going
to stop these folks from traveling.
In fact, right before they departed I got a call from them asking me
about precautions they might take during their European adventure.
Well, of course, the "don't leave your brain at home" suggestions came
to mind.
If you see something, say something. Be aware of your surroundings.
If you want to be careful, avoid public transportation and avoid, or at the
very least, don't linger in crowded markets and tourist areas.
It turns out that these folks were in London this past June; the 2nd
through the 5th. And if you remember, there was an attack on the London
Bridge, Saturday night June 3rd. That day, our clients had a day tour of
London that ended around 7:00 pm at the London Bridge.
Hungry, the couple contemplated where to have dinner. There are some
“Trans Atlantic Adventures”
August 2017
(2) RHAPSODY OF THE SEAS
14 NIGHTS - MAY 6-20, 2018
TAMPA TO BARCELONA
Key West, La Palma, Tenerife,
Canary Islands, Malaga &
Barcelona Spain
FROM $
1,953* pp
*Prices are per person based on double occupancy, subject to availability
and include the cruise, all port charges, taxes and fees and round trip air transportation
great restaurants right in the London Bridge area. But the area was active,
busy and crowded.
Remembering what I had advised about precautions they decided to
head back to a quieter area near their hotel and eat dinner away from
the London Bridge. They finished dinner about 9:30 pm a half mile or
so from the London Bridge. The attack on the Bridge was at 10:00 pm.
It's very nice to know my advice was followed. Some of you may
remember the early 90s TV show, Hill Street Blues. At the end of roll call
the shift sergeant always said, and it applies to travel - "Let's be careful
out there.”
*The Phat Pack cruise is filling up. There still is space in all categories
but it looks like we will sell out. Don't get shut out.
Remember, the only way to see the Phat Pack shows is by booking with
the Vegas Voyagers and being part of our exclusive group. Call me to
make your reservation.
(3) VISION OF THE SEAS
13 NIGHTS - OCT. 18-31, 2018
BARCELONA TO MIAMI
Barcelona, Cartagena, Malaga,
Spain, Nassau, Bahamas
FROM $
2,064* pp
Historic Highway to Lose Conservancy
By: Kathy Manney / Around Our World
America’s first motor highways were “auto
trails.” Rather than numbers, they were
issued names.
Route 66 was the first paved transcontinental
highway between Chicago to Los Angeles. It conveyed adventure, leading
to a popular TV program known simply as “Route 66.”
Route 66 was synonymous with red booths and gleaming chrome in
mom-and-pop diners and service stations along the road. It opened the
Western states to America’s fledgling car-motoring way of life. Then new
faster highways began bypassing old highways.
Many towns sitting along the fabled old route corridor are a graveyard
of abandonment; little more than orphaned buildings - forgotten and
boarded-up. Some towns cling to life with gift shops showing weathered
tin roofs and original wood floors. Inside, you see a page of Americana.
Buildings with western facades from another century, gas stations, diners
and auto courts; many Main Street’s offer a snapshot of pre and post-war
America. The residents consist of an array of colorful characters who are
content to watch the world pass with no inclination to follow and relocate.
The most popular section is Winslow, Arizona to Topock, California. The
last 160-miles of the route is the longest surviving stretch of the original
2,400-mile highway. The earliest route was traveled in the 1850s by a
military expedition that followed an ancient Indian trail.
They trekked it with 44-men and 25-camels from Tunisia and created
the first federally funded wagon road across Arizona - from Fort Defiance
to the mouth of California’s Mojave River. Route 66, westbound from
Albuquerque actually began as a camel trail.
After decommissioning as a U.S. highway, Congress established the
Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program. The National Park Service is
that protector, but due to recent budget cuts, will likely have their funding
revoked.
The program brought life back to many of the small towns and
landmarks. Sadly, for some, historic Route 66 is expected to lose its
Conservancy and could soon disappear from the Americana scene.
Kathy Manney enjoys visiting interesting places and being an
Adventure Diva. Her “Must See” travel journeys continue - always
with enthusiasm.
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