May 10, 2008



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The Right Vacation Destination

The Right Vacation Destination

No matter where (or how) you want to go, there's a perfect trip waiting for you.

You wouldn’t want your home, your job or your wardrobe to be just like everyone else’s. So there’s no reason to take a cookie-cutter vacation. With the variety of vacation packages and plans available today, you can create the trip that fits your desires to a T.

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Ride the Rails

Want someone else to do all the legwork? Amtrak Vacations’ all-inclusive packages are fun and affordable. And they’re easy: Amtrak takes care of all the details, from Amtrak train travel to hotels, car rentals, sightseeing tours and reservations. You can even factor in one-way air travel if you don’t have time to enjoy the train both ways. There are city vacations, theater packages, golf and ski trips, to 27 destinations in the U.S. and Canada.

Pick a Perfect Package

If you want someone else to do the work overseas, check out Trafalgar Tours escorted tours and vacation packages. Trafalgar’s experts lead English-speaking people to famed destinations in Europe, Britain, the U.S., Canada, South America, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. Having someone else put your trip together can also save you money — Trafalgar estimates that you’d pay about 40% more if you planned the same vacation on your own.

The Spirit of Ireland

Ireland has become popular in recent years as a vacation destination. There’s breathtaking scenery, captivating cities, cultural delights, and friendly people. The country’s compact size makes it easy to explore, and good roads and bus and rail service make getting around a pleasure. When it comes to accommodations, there’s something for everyone, from luxurious castles and manors to charming B&Bs; and farmhouses. And Ireland’s temperate climate makes year-round travel possible.

Erin So Simple

Travel to the Emerald Isles is simple thanks to companies such as CIE Tours. They offer the largest selection of motorcoach tours to Ireland, as well as to Britain and Italy. Since everything is included, the CIE Tour guides are able to concentrate on making your vacation as smooth and enjoyable as possible.

Life on the Sea

You can combine ease and the pleasures of life onboard ship by checking out MSC Cruises. There’s no easier way to get around than cruising — you pack and unpack once. MSC Cruises combines maritime traditions with culture and world-famous cuisine. MSC’s current sailings to the Caribbean are guaranteed to be the perfect cure for the cold-weather blues.

Rolling on the River

Cruises can take you to a country — and they can also take you through a country. River cruises glide along in comfort, docking in the heart of cities for shore excursions. Uniworld River Cruises offers premium, all-English-speaking vacations all over the world, from Europe and Russia to China, Egypt and South America.

Adventure at Sea

Adventure travel has taken off in recent years, and one of the reasons is the expertise offered by companies like Lindblad Expeditions. Small groups voyage under the guidance of hand-picked expedition leaders and naturalists. These active adventures take place in some of the most fascinating, unspoiled destinations on the planet.

Italia Amore

If your idea of the perfect vacation includes nothing more adventurous than a stroll to the piazza for a cappuccino, pay a visit to Perillo Tours, a leader in tourism to Italy. In addition to unfolding all the amazing facets of Italy for discerning travelers, Perillo can also help you discover the tropical paradise of Hawaii.