Tours
GREAT CANADIAN WAR MEMORIAL TOURS
Jan 11th
Tours depart April 4, June 4 or September 9, 2012
This is a Canadian tour, designed by Canadians, for Canadians, to pay tribute to all who served their country in battle and particularly to those who gave their lives. From Paris to London, visit the many museums, memorials and special sitesthat commemorate Canada’s contribution to the Great War and World War II including Canada’s most impressive tribute, the majestic and inspiring Canadian National Vimy Memorial which overlooks the Douai Plain from Hill 145, the highest point of Vimy Ridge. check out the full tour details and then call Travel Masters 604-659-4176 or 1-877-659-4176
All the great things are simple, and many can be expressed in a single word: freedom, justice, honor, duty, mercy, hope.
Winston Churchill
Floriade on a 2 for 1 Europe River Cruise
Jan 8th
Have you thought of going to Floriade in 2012? The last Floriade was in 2002 and I was fortunate to visit. This is not just a flower show; it is a theatre in which you learn about nature and from nature. You realize how important flowers, plants, trees, vegetables and fruits are our daily life. And it only happens every 10 years – are you going to wait another 10 years
Floriade is a World Horticultural Expo held every ten years and visited by more than two million national and international visitors. Referred to as the “Theater of Nature,” this global spectacle, held only once every 10 years, has the world’s most exquisite and exceptional flowers, plants, trees, and more on display. There are five unique themed exhibits, each with its own décor, and cultural programs of music, dance, literature, theater, and visual art from all over the world.
There are five areas or worlds to explore:
Relax & Heal This world puts you in balance with nature in an Oriental setting. Healing herbs, tea rituals, a barefoot path and a spa-like ambience gives every visitor a special Yin-Yang experience. Experience the special energies of the Feel Good Garden. This is an energetic garden: it has been designed in the knowledge that energy and aura play a large part in determining the atmosphere of a garden. All the elements in the energetic garden are specially harmonized to make you feel good in it. You experience the natural balance as a zest for life; it makes you feel good again!
Green Engine -Nature and industry. Complete opposites, you might think. But as you’ll see here, they actually complement each other very well. Find out all about horticulture as a major economic engine. Designed specially for Floriade 2012, the ultra-sustainable Villa Flora is home to the biggest indoor flower show. Take part in an imaginary flower auction where you can bid on your own flowers. Or you can learn to make a stunning floral masterpiece. And why not plant a Dutch tulip as a permanent souvenir
Education & Innovation A world of clean lines and changing perspectives. Symbolic of the way we look at the future. Always from a different angle. As you walk around this area, you’ll understand how important it is to keep on learning and innovating. Be inspired by the impressive pavilions with their striking ideas and innovations. Taste unusual fruit and vegetable creations. Cook your own meal in a laboratory and go on a journey through the jungle greenhouse.
Environment Experience See how flowers, plants, trees, vegetables and fruit in your immediate environment can improve your daily life. Here you’ll find out about the importance of bringing green into the city; indoors and outdoors, at home and at work. After you arrive, an imposing avenue of trees guides you to the central square. In the dome of the Dutch horticultural sector you can watch a special virtual tour video that will take you through the world of Floriade. Outside you’ll wander through gardens designed by famous landscape architects and creative artists.
World Show Stage Get to know other cultures and immerse yourself in a colorful melting pot of art, culture and entertainment. You will find places on the boulevard where you can sample world foods and where you can enjoy an international program of entertainment in the spectacular amphitheatre. You’ll not only feel like a spectator but like a participant too.
So are you coming to Floriade in 2012? An easy way to combine Floriade with a holiday in Europe is to enjoy a leisurely cruise from Brussels to Prague. Spend 14 days cruising and 2 nights in Prague. This is an all-inclusive holiday – all meals, 18 shore excursions, complimentary fine wines, choice of beer and soft drinks during lunch and dinner onboard. Enjoy one day at Floriade in Venlo.
Call 604-659-4176 or 1-877-659-4176 for information on 2 for 1 pricing on the June 17, and the June 29, 2012 departures. Looking to go solo – check out the June 17, 2012 departure where the single supplement is waived. Book now as the air rates have never been lower to Europe.
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Insight Announces Single Traveler Departures for 2012
Jan 1st
All Insight tours are popular with single travelers, but now they have designated a number of departures as singles traveler friendly (ST) to help identify travel dates that may especially suit solo travelers. Not only will the guaranteed twin-share help you avoid the single room supplement, but you’re also more likely to meet like-minded people as potential friends and travelling companions. Ask about Insight’s single share program and avoid the single supplement.
Single Traveler Tours:
Best of Britain – May 20 or August 07, 2012 (13 days)
This tour is brimming with sightseeing and interesting places to visit, covering the length and breadth of England, southern Scotland and Wales. Consequently, the tour pace is brisk, but this also means great value for money. The tour starts with two nights in London and ends with one night in London. Add extra nights in London to enhance your tour. Rate from $2657.00 land only
Elegance of Great Britain – July 9 or September 10, 2012 (15 days)
While you might not meet Mr Darcy on this tour, it certainly evokes a bygone age, imbued with archetypal villages, stately homes, historic castles and beautiful gardens. This tour features two-night stays throughout. In each overnight destination there are expertly planned day excursions, or city tours, with faboulous visits designed to showcase each region in depth. An engaging, yet balanced ititnerary. The tour starts and ends in London. Rate from $3375.00 land only.
Britain & Ireland Discovery – July 8 or September 11, 2012 ( 26 days)
A well paced tour with a blend of two-night stays in key cities plus the change of pace with two different Irish ferry crossings and pleasant driving days with frequent stops. Rate from $5550.00 land only. SPECIAL FOR APRIL26 DEPARTURE – SAVE $825.00PP – CHECK HERE
Focus on Ireland – May 26 or July 28, 2012 (9 days)
Well paced with three nights in Killarney, and overnight stays in Galway and Blarney. The driving days are of a reasonable lenght with senic stops offering photo opportunities. The tour starts and ends in Dublin. Rate from $2125.00 land only
European Spotlight – May 13 or September 2, 2012 (14 days)
The contrasts on this tour are remarkable, ranging from the low lying Netherlands to the Austrian High Alps and from the canals of Venice to the wide boulevards of Paris. This tour is moderately paced with two-night stays in the key cities of Amsterdam, Venice, Lucern and Paris, you have the choice of free time to relax or participating in optional excursions organised by your Tour Director. This tour starts in London and ends in Paris. Rate from $4035.00 land only.
Rome to London – May 11 or September 7, 2012 (10 days)
If you had to define Europe by just a handful of cities and sightseeing experiences, then look no further than this tour. This is your classic European itinerary. This dynamic tour showcases the historic and cultural variety of Europe in nine fabulous days. It’s vibrant, lively and feature packed. The historical centres of Florence, Rome and Venice means much of the sightseeing is done on foot, but afternoons are generally at leisure for you to explore at your own pace. Tour starts with two nights in Rome and ends in Paris or London. Rates from $3299.00 land only
Romantic European – June 7 or September 15, 2012 (23 days)
Your love affair begins in Bruges. Unleash your spirit of adventure in Prague. Fall under Vienna’s spell, before being swept off your feet in Venice. This is a well paced tour with two night stays in the eight key cities, allowing time for sightseeing, exploration at your own pace or optional excursions. Travelling days are well planned with plenty of stops for refreshment and photo opportunities. Tour starts in London and ends in Paris. Rate from $6350.00 land only.
Easy Pace Channel Islands – July 7 or August 3, 2012 (8 days)
The travel equivalent of a cosy fireside read! Enjoy the gentlr pace on this timeless outing as you wind your way across the islands, chatting with the locals and soaking up the charm. Three nights in Guernsey and three nights in Jersey. Rate from $2225.00 land only.
Normandy, Brittany & the Loire Valley – July 8 or August 3, 2012 (10 days)
Investigate Normandy’s role in two invasions that changed the course of history, one in 1066 and the other in 1944. Add also the châteaux of the Loire and glittering Paris. This is an evenly paced tour with two-night stays in St Malo, the Loire Valley and Paris, plus one overnight stay in seaside Trouville. Travelling days are jam packed with interesting stops and great photo opportunities. While other afternoons have been left free for you to explore at your own pace. The tour starts and ends in Paris. Rate from $2965.00 land only
Best of Spain & Portugal – May 11 or July 27, 2012 (16 days)
Combining some of Spain’s most popular attractions with the lesser known delights of Portugal, allowing for an insightful exploration of the Iberian Peninsula. This popular tour consists of a majority two-night stays allowing time in these cities to take it easy, if you wish. Driving days are not too long and with well planned stops. The tour starts in Madrid and ends Barcelona. Rate from $3375.00 land only.
Treasures of Spain, Portugal & Morocco – May 3 or August 2, 2012 (18 days)
A kaleidoscopic adventure that takes you from some of Europe’s most cosmopolitan cities, to an exotic and vivid land of medinas and minarets. This tour moves at a comfortable, pace with two-night stays in five cities: Madrid, Lisbon, Seville, Fes and Marrakesh. The driving days are of a reasonable length with frequent stops. This tour starts and ends in Madrid. Rate from $3765.00 land only
Italian Intermezzo – May 18 or August 10, 2012 (9 days)
Italy’s three most famous and best loved cities reveal a treasure-trove of riches on this concise yet surprisingly diverse and delightful itinerary. This is an evenly paced tour with two-night stays in Rome, Venice and Florence, allowing time for sightseeing and people-watching from the comfort of sidewalk cafés. The driving days are of a reasonable length with frequent stops for rest and photo opportunities. Tour starts and ends in Rome. Rate from $2585.00 land only.
Treasures of Italy – May 6 or July 26, 2012(12 days)
This tour certainly ticks a lot of boxes! Historic cities, idyllic fishing villages, islands, lakes, canals, a wealth of art and heritage buildings, not to mention the fabulous food, all complemented by a backdrop of breathtaking sceneryThis tour moderately paced – expertly planned with just the right combination of touring, sightseeing and leisure time. Use the free time to relax and soak up the atmosphere or, if you wish, add optional components to maximise your time in Italy. Tour starts in Rome and ends in Venice. Rate from $3985.00 land only. check here for full tour details
Country Roads of Southern Italy & Sicily – July 6 or September 7, 2012 (14 days)
This tour explores the unique ‘trulli’ houses of Alberobello and Sassi di Matera, complemented by the rich Greek, Roman and Norman heritage of Sicily. Lunch at Il Riccio on Capri caps it offAn evenly paced tour. Enjoy two-night stays in Alberobello, Palermo and the Bay of Naples, plus three exceptional nights in the popular resort of Taormina Mare. Tour starts and ends in Rome. Rate from $3475.00 land only.
Country Roads of Switzerland – May 19 or September 22, 2012 (15 days)
Well paced tour with three nights in Montreux, two-night stays in most of the other cities and no excessively long driving days. There is also the added bonus of travelling on the Glacier Express train to admire the scenery from a completely different perspective, with yet more wonderful photo opportunities. tour starts and ends in Zurich. Rate from $4950.00 land only.
Eastern Rhapsody – June 8 or September 7, 2012 (12 days)From the bath houses of Budapest to the canals of Venice, venture through a diverse scenic landscape of lakes, mountains and islands, where the cultural traditions of Eastern and Central Europe, mix with the Mediterranean. With two-night stays throughout, your rhapsody has a wonderful rhythm. Comfortable touring days are augmented with interesting stops. The following mornings are more leisurely, beginning with a sightseeing tour to get you acquainted with the city and then free time to do as you please. Tour starts in Budapest and ends in Venice. Rate from $3199.00 land only.
Country Roads of Dalmatia & the Adriatic Coast – May 12 or July 7, 2012 (16 days)
Join those in the know who are heading for the sun drenched islands of Dalmatia. Enjoy elegant cities, pristine wilderness, Roman remains, great food and scenery galore. A well balanced tour with two-night stays in Budapest, Zagreb, Ljubljana and an exceptional 3 nights in the “Adriatic gem” of Dubrovnik. While the scenic driving days offer frequent stops for refreshments and photos. Tour starts and ends in Vienna. Rate from $3650.00 land only.
Easy Pace Russia – July 7 or September 1, 2012 (9 days)
From the grand baroque of St Petersburg to Moscow’s iconic treasures, Russia is an enigma that just has to be sampled by any serious traveller! This leisurely tour reveals all the main highlights of Russia’s two imperial cities. But being ‘Easy Pace’ it also provides plenty of opportunity for you to explore the onion-domed cathedrals, majestic palaces and fantastic museums at your own pace. Start from four nights in St Petersburg and end with three nights in Moscow. Rate from $2675.00 land only.
Grand Tour of Scandinavia – May 19 or July 21, 2012 (21 days)
Sail the brackish Baltic Sea, cross rolling tundra and glassy fjords on your search for the Midnight Sun, all the while enjoying the local culture, history and pristine scenery. This tour is well paced with two night stays in Copenhagen, Rovaniemi, Narvik, Geiranger and Oslo; there are one-night stays in the more northern regions. Magnificent driving days offer frequent stops for refreshments & photo opportunities. Tour starts in Copenhagen and ends Oslo. Rate from$5975.00 land only. check here for full tour details
Glories of Greece – May 25 or July 23, 2012 (8 days)
A classic journey back to the 5th Century BC, when the Athenians erected the Parthenon, Delphi was in its heyday and the games at Olympia was the talk of the Mediterranean. A classic journey back to the 5th Century BC, when the Athenians erected the Parthenon, Delphi was in its heyday and the games at Olympia was the talk of the Mediterranean. This feature packed tour of mainland Greece is well paced and expertly planned. In fact, it is so successful that it has operated, due to popular demand, for over 20 years. Tour starts and ends in Athens. Rate from $1875.00 land only.
Choose a tour and call 604-659-4176 or 1-800-659-4176 to book your Insight Vacation
Hong Kong Last Minute You-Want-To-Shop Tour $1199.00
Nov 7th
Departures Nov 19 or 26, 2011, 9 days 7 nights
Book by November 10, 2011 for this great package to Hong Kong. Included in price: air from Vancouver to Hong Kong via Taipei with EVA Airways, 7 nights at the BP International Hotel (3*) with daily breakfast, return transfers, half day Hong Kong Island tour with English speaking guide. Tax and fuel from Vancouver $350.00. Add on from other Canadian cities available upon request.
Christmas in Rome – New Years in Venice
Jul 14th
Christmas in Rome & New Year’s Eve in Venice
Do something different this year – skip the beach in Mexico – eat Gelato on this special vacation! Arrive in Rome and enjoy guided sightseeing with included visits to the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica, the Colosseum, and the Roman Forum. Bask in the Christmas atmosphere in Vatican City. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant on Christmas Eve, and spend Christmas day in Rome. Then, drive to Assisi, where a guided walking tour includes the Basilicas of St. Clare and St. Francis. Continue to Florence, where your Local Guide will show you Michelangelo’s David and more. Via Romeo and Juliet’s Verona, arrive in Venice for your 3-night stay. Visit St. Mark’s Basilica, lavish Doges’ Palace and the Bridge of Sighs, and celebrate New Year’s Eve at a local restaurant. A unique way to spend Christmas and New Year’s Eve! SAVE $200.00 OFF THE AIR IF YOU BOOK BY JULY 26/11 CALL NOW 604-659-4178 or 1-877-659-4178 check here for full tour details
Portland Shop till U Drop – Nov 25-27, 2011
May 17th
Join the Ladies on the Go on our annual weekend to Portland. Shopping, shopping and more shopping is what it is all about. For the “shop aloholic” who wishes to refrain the shopping our hotel is close to the Go train to take you to see the sights of the city of Portland. The rate includes coach transportation from Vancouver and area. We can arrange air into Portland for ladies from across Canada. Call Alice, the “official Lady on the Go Shopoholic” 604-659-4178 or 1-877-659-4178 This tour is exclusive to ladies and Ladies on the Go. check here for booking form..
Air Canada Vacations Goes Global
Apr 14th
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Montreal – April 14, 2011 – Air Canada Vacations is pleased to announce the launch of its 2011 South America / Asia / South Pacific Collection. The 2011 brochure features 29 newly-added tours in China, Indochina, Tibet, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru and Australia along with 12 new cruise-tours in Asia, South America and the South Pacific. Also added to the line-up are Paul Gauguin Cruises, in Tahiti. The new collection, which supports Air Canada’s extensive network of international flights, provides travellers with a wide variety of air-inclusive package tours, hotels, excursions, activities, transfers, city stays, cruise tours, car and camper rentals as well as self-drive itineraries, so clients can literally create the vacations of their dreams. Travellers’ booking a trip worth $4000 or more will be able to start their trip in style with complimentary access to the Maple LeafTM Lounge. In addition to earning thousands of regular Aeroplan® Miles, Aeroplan members will also have the opportunity to earn 1,000 bonus miles for every $2000 spent. Plus, many added-value features. Clients that have travelled with Air Canada Vacations in the past 24 months are entitled to a $50 discount on air-inclusive packages to Asia, South America and the South Pacific. For more information about Air Canada Vacations’ South America / Asia / South Pacific collection, Call Travel Masters White Rock – Ladies on the Go 604-659-4176 or 1-877-659-4176 |