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2010 Trips SPANISH FIESTA - Sold Out FEATURING VIP VIEWING BALCONIES FOR THE FAMED RUNNING OF THE BULLS PLUS BARCELONA, MADRID AND THE SCINTILLATING ISLAND OF IBIZA JULY 9-19, 2010 And optional 3 day extension to Lisbon Portugal Live the excitement this summer !  Travel with us to Spain where we will be treated as VIPs to view the finale of the famed Running of the Bulls.  We will also enjoy two 1st class days of sights, sounds and Tapas in Barcelona, three 1st class days to savor the beaches and nightlife on the island of Ibiza and one final day & night of sites in Madrid.  Click Here for more info... The Best of France - Sold Out July 24 - August 4th, 2010 Join us for a wonderful way to spend an extended summer holiday visiting France in all its glory.  Enjoy 3 days on the fabulous French Riviera visiting the chic towns & beaches of Nice, Cannes, St. Tropez and St. Paul Devance. Visit the chic principality of Monaco and Monte Carlo Spend 4 days in Paris with a tour of its famed sites Stroll Monet’s gardens at Giverny Visit the amazing palace and gardens at Versailles along with an amazing Laser light show at the Versailles Gardens & Fountains Spend 3 nights in the scenic Normandy region, with visits to:  The site where Joan of Arc rode and was burned at the stake in Rouen.   The scenic cliffside & beachside monastery of Mont St. Michel and the historic World War II D Day beaches and the American military cemetery commemorating the monumental achievements there. All together, you will enjoy a journey that will leave memories to cherish. Click Here for more info... SUMMER ADVENTURE WEEK IN ALASKA July 31-Aug 7, 2010 Join us for a great week of fun, exploration, incredible scenery and wildlife viewing.    Our 2008 and 2009 Summer Adventure week in Alaska were such a hit that we had to offer an encore once again 2010. This Alaska tour is unlike any you have seen elsewhere or may have taken in the past.  Unlike most Alaska vacations which show you Alaska on a 7 night cruise, on this vacation we will take you to see the beauty of Alaska in what we believe is a more exciting way to see all the brilliance of this incredible land. You will witness up close * Icebergs that are the size of cruise ships * Whales frolicking in the water * bears fishing for salmon (and in some cases feeding on them) * Glaciers dropping huge chunks of ice, as they crash into the sea in a mesmerizing calving process.  Plus, enjoy: The thrill of a zip line canopy tour The pleasure of a sumptuous Alaskan Salmon Bake A tram ride up Mt. Roberts and a welcome dinner party at the scenic observation deck near her peak. A visit to the Salmon hatchery to watch the salmon swim “up the ladder” A visit to the Alaska Brewery to learn about the process of brewing great local beers – AND SAMPLE SEVERAL VARIETIES in their tasting room. A farewell dinner on the town on our final night in Alaska                                                                                   While Alaskan cruises charge some of the highest fees of any cruise destination, for sightseeing excursions, instead, on our Alaska exploration week, you will enjoy - 4 included scenic excursions, showing you all the best of Alaska, plus ample free time to see more that suits your own personal interests, all from one base, close to everything, allowing you to only unpack in Alaska once, while seeing & experiencing an Alaska vacation of a lifetime!  Click Here for more info... LUXURY RIVER CRUISE ALONG THE BLUE DANUBE RIVER VISITING PRAGUE, VIENNA, BUDAPEST AND MORE WITH 3 NIGHT POST CRUISE LAND STAY IN BEAUTIFUL PRAGUE! (plus an optional day trip from our river cruise ship to Munich Germany) AUG. 5-16, 2010  Back by popular demand, following the great success of our Luxury River Cruise on the Rhine in 2009, we are very pleased to offer another such cruise, this time on the glorious Danube River, often called the Blue Danube, for its sparkling color. Join us for a unique cruise and land based touring experience. This trip will visit some of the most scenic spots in Eastern Europe including Prague, Vienna, Budapest and even an optional day trip to Munich Germany.  This cruise gives you the chance to enjoy not only the destinations, but also the luxury and grace of the means by which we will reach those destinations. Click Here for more info... LABOR DAY HOLIDAY WEEK ESCAPE TO YOSEMITE AND CRATER LAKE NATIONAL PARKS Sunday August 29th- Labor Day Monday Sept. 6th INCLUDING THE GORGEOUS PACIFIC NORTHWEST VISTAS OF THE COLUMBIA GORGE, Mount Shasta and Bass Lake plus the thrill of a narrated jet boat river tour in scenic Portland.     Join us for a great end of summer celebration visiting some of the most scenic spots right here in our own country. We will visit two of the most beautiful and unique US national parks. Crater Lake National Park, an incredible combination of a volcano and a lake, creates a mesmerizing and awe inspiring sight to behold and explore.  No place else on earth combines a deep, pure lake, so blue in color; sheer surrounding cliffs, almost two thousand feet high; two picturesque islands; and a violent volcanic past that created this natural beauty. Yosemite National Park is home to the highest measured waterfall in North America, Yosemite Falls.  A beautiful three tiered waterfall, she is the 6th tallest in the world, at over 2400 feet high (just her top tier ranks as the 20th tallest cascade in the world) and is an incredible sight to behold. The park also holds many other scenic treasures including monolithic and dramatic rock formations Half Dome and El Capitan that we will visit.  Another visit to Mariposa Grove, home to Yosemite’s giant Sequoia trees will have you standing in awe. Other highlights of our trip include beautiful Mount Shasta and impressive and dramatic Columbia Gorge, where dramatic scenery and countless waterfalls make for a beautiful landscape to witness. We will also enjoy a thrilling narrated jet boat ride tour of scenic Portland and a final day’s party boat adventure on beautiful Bass Lake, just outside of Yosemite National Park . Click Here for more info... Odyssey of the Greek islands, Venice Italy and the gorgeous Dalmation Coast of Split Croatia Sept. 9-19, 2010 Join us on a one of a kind tour of the Greek islands, along with magical Venice Italy and the beautiful Dalmation Coast of Split Croatia.   We will enjoy 2 nights at a 5 star hotel on the sundrenched island of Mykonos Greece,where beach life and nightlife are quintessential, 2 nights at a 5 star hotel on the incomparable island of Santorini Greece, where the views of the cliffs, the volcano and the sea below are dazzling and the sunsets even more scintillating.  We will also enjoy a deluxe 5 night Royal Caribbean Cruise Line sailing  visiting the Greek island of Corfu, the beauty of the popular Dalmation coast of Croatia and the legendary Parthenon of Athens.  But that’s not all – we will also enjoy a 1 night pre cruise stay in magical Venice with free time to explore the charming walkways, bridges and canals of this timeless town, shop for fabulous Venetian glass and have the opportunity to savor a ride on a Venetian gondola (you may even hear your gondolier sing to you) Click Here for more info...   SOUTH PACIFIC EXOTIC ESCAPE TO BALI SEPT. 19-28, 2010 Only $1799 + taxes including air, 5 star beach front resort spa accommodations, breakfast and tours each day WITH OPTIONAL 3 DAY/2 NIGHT EXTENSION TO SINGAPORE Sept. 28-30 Only $339 + $19 tax including air, accommodations at the 5 star Four Seasons Regent Singapore, breakfast daily & city tour Are you looking for an exotic escape to PARADISE with a full filled week of activity? Join us on the tropical island of Bali for fun under the sun like no other place. In Bali, enjoy some of the world’s best beaches, plus an included tour to a natural monkey forest where you can walk forested trails with monkeys hanging and jumping from tree to tree in their own natural habitat. Enjoy an included Elephant safari tour that will amaze and excite you with the opportunity to ride aboard these tremendous creatures and an included zipline tour carrying you from tree top to tree top over the lush forest, followed by a visit to a scenic botanical gardens and lunch along a scenic lake. A thrilling white water rafting excursion is another included highlight.  Two included evening excursions – A relaxing dinner cruise with live musical entertainment one evening and a visit another evening to a native show featuring amazing fire dances and natives walking across hot coals are also memorable trip highlights.   An optional excursion to enjoy a guided mountain hike for a breathtaking Sunrise and a dip in a natural hot spring is a special treat for those who love activity and the beauty of the mountains.  Weather that is picture perfect in September with avg. highs in the low 80’s and virtually no rain, make this a one of a kind special trip for all. Click Here for more info... CRUISE OF FRANCE, SPAIN and ITALY Aboard the fabulous Royal Carribbean Cruise Line Voyager of the Seas With one night pre cruise hotel stay in Scintillatung Barcelona, Spain Sept. 10-19, 2010 Join us for a scintillating cruise visiting some of the most incredible sights and cities in France, Spain and Italy. We will start in Barcelona Spain with a day and overnight in this fabulous city.  Then we will sail aboard the luxurious Royal Caribbean Cruise Line Voyager of the Seas to Naples Italy, gateway to the stunningly beautiful Amalfi Coast, as well as optional excursions to Mount Vesuvious and the island of Capri. Then, it’s on to the eternal city of Rome, for a day to visit its legendary monuments including the Coliseum, Trevi fountain, and Roman forum, plus the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica Next, it’s incredible Florence Italy for a day to visit its magnificent museums, shopping and culture.    Visit the famed statue of David and so much more ! Lastly, we sail to 2 ports on the famed French Riviera, Nice and Toulon. Click Here for more info... Mystical Morocco October 8-16, 2010 Just $1999 + $260 tax including air, 7 nights first class hotel accommodations, tours, breakfast and dinner daily and a fabulous Fantasia Show Bahia Palace Harem Courtyard Join us for a fun filled adventure in Morocco.  In Marakesch, you will have the opportunity to this amazing city square where a conglomeration of acrobats, story tellers, musicians and snake charmers get together in the city square to entertain and delight passersby every day and night.  Listen to the local musical melodies as they entertain you.    In Fez, wander through the colorful souks for fabulous and most unique shopping opportunities. The medina, or "Old Town", of Fez is perhaps the best preserved medieval city in the world. In Casablanca , explore the city that lure Bogart and Bacall to legendary heights and the largest mosque in Morocco, which is also the largest mosque outside of Mecca, accommodating 100,000 people for worship.  The mosque is built on pillars into the sea and has an impressive architecture. Enjoy panoramic scenery in the Atlas Mountains. Enjoy French cuisine, in this former French colony and you will definitely see the lasting French influence. Our tour includes both breakfast and dinner each day, plus a mesmerizing Fantasia show. (B,D = Breakfast, Dinner included) All together, you will enjoy a great value for just $1999 + $260 tax including air, 7 nights  first class accommodations, sightseeing tours, breakfast and dinner daily and the mesmerizing Fantasia show Click Here for more info... HALLOWEEN MURDER MYSTERY CRUISE OF THE MEXICAN RIVIERA OCTOBER 31ST-NOV. 7TH, 2010 JUST $699+ TAX FOR A WEEK OF FUN, SUN AND MORE DEVILISH FUN. Looking for a fun way to spend Halloween this year?  Well we have a trip that is simply to die for! Join us as we cruise to the sun drenched beaches of the Mexican Riviera, visiting Cabo san lucas, puerta Vallarta and Mazatlan. ENJOY A WEEK LONG MURDER MYSTERY.   TAKE PART IF YOU WISH IN THE FESTIVE FUN OF THE MYSTERY AND ROLE PLAYING ALL WEEK, OR JUST ENJOY THE FUN AS PROFESSIONAL ACTORS TRAVEL AMIDST YOU, DROPPING CLUES ALL WEEK FOR YOU TO SOLVE THE WHODUNNIT.  A HOST OF EVENTS UNFOLD BEFORE YOU TO SPICE UP THE FUN ALL WEEK. A WITTY MURDER MYSTERY CRUISE        An undertaking TO DIE FOR ! " Sailing for our 21st annual Halloween Cruise aboard  Royal Caribbean's beautiful ship "Mariner of the Seas" A SEVEN NIGHTS  MEXICAN RIVIERA CRUISE !!! Click Here for more info... ESCAPADE TO INDIA AND NEPAL Monday November 1 - Monday November 15, 2010          With optional 1 or 2 day pre tour weekend in San Francisco     Tigers in RANTHAMBHORE NATIONAL PARK The incomparable Taj Mahal Join us for a one of a kind trip to discover the jewels of India and Nepal. We will visit the sites of Delhi, ride an elephant to an ageless fort in Jaipur, stand in awe at the incomparable Taj Mahal in Agra & enjoy two special safari drives to witness the amazing Bengal Indian Tigers in RANTHAMBHORE National Park. In Nepal, we will enjoy the sights and sounds of fabled Kathmandu, enjoy tours of its fascinating holy temples and monuments, witness dramatic views of the Himalayan Mountains, including Mount Everest (with an optional flight seeing tour over Everest) and enjoy a free day for optional pursuits of exploration (such as simply strolling through the fabulous shops of Kathmandu, taking a scenic drive into the Nepalese countryside or a full day guided hike in the Himalayas for the active minded)  Fabulous hotel accommodations, grand meals and ideal weather (Average high in early November is 82 degrees with little to no precipitation) add a final touch to this can’t miss tour. Click Here for more info... Costa Rica Fall Holiday Adventure Saturday November 27th - Sunday December 5th, 2010   Back by popular demand, we are pleased to offer our annual trip to Costa Rica.  Our trip features a glorious tour offering visits to many exciting sights including Volcanoes, Rainforests, luxurious Hot Springs, scintillating Beaches & much more Click Here for more info...      NEW YEAR’S HOLIDAY WEEK “ARABIAN NIGHTS” CELEBRATION IN DUBAI DEC. 26, 2010 – JAN. 2, 2011 WITH OPTIONAL 3 NIGHT EXTENSION TO VIBRANT ISTANBUL TURKEY JAN. 2 – 5, 2011           Enjoy a guided camel ride across stunning sand dune landscapes Join us for a New Year’s holiday vacation of excitement, glamour, fun and sun and a fantastic way to ring in the New Year! We are heading to the land of opulence, Dubai, where everything is done in such grand style. We will enjoy sightseeing of both Dubai and neighboring Abu Dhabi, its elaborate palaces, and exotic spice markets, beautiful mountain scenery and gorgeous beaches and of course, spectacular sand dunes. Enjoy an included New Year’s Eve celebration complete with a festive camel ride over a lush desert landscape, a “Falcon Show”, DJ dancing, a sumptuous holiday dinner and New Year’s Eve toast followed by a spectacular fireworks display over the Dubai Harbor, a most memorable way to ring in 2011! Add ample free time to enjoy glorious beaches, great shopping and optional excursions such as an exotic dune buggy ride across a magnificent desert safari, a unique sand boarding excursion and a most unique opportunity to enjoy skiing, that’s right skiing – on the world’s largest Indoor ski slope - (as featured on CBS’s Amazing Race Reality TV show.) – You have to see this one to believe it! Click Here for more info.. NEW YEAR’S ADVENTURE TRIP TO EGYPT AND THE TREASURES OF THE NILE December 26th, 2010-Jan 3rd 2011 With optional extension to visit Petra, one of the 7 new   wonders of the world and to visit the spas of the Dead Sea (care for a float anyone…) Join us for our 5th annual journey to witness some of mankind's oldest and most famous treasures. Join us for a journey to witness the secrets of the most awe inspiring river on earth & one of the most fascinating cultures and countries anywhere. We will spend 3 nights in Cairo to witness the legendary Pyramids and Sphinx, as well as an excursion to visit the ancient city of Alexandria and the ancient capital of Memphis. We will enjoy a 4 night cruise of the Nile, taking us to several sites of ancient Egypt, including the temple of Philae, the Valley of the Kings, where several legendary Pharaohs have been buried and their tombs can be visited, Valley of the Queens, Luxor and its fabulous temple of Luxor, Aswan and it’s amazing Aswan Dam and Edfu, where we will enjoy a horse and carriage ride to another grand temple. Upon returning to Cairo we will enjoy an excursion to the Egyptian Museum and the Egyptian shopping bizarre. Take an optional 3 night extension to visit the incredible wonder of Petra, one of the 7 new wonders of the ancient world, take a thrilling jeep safari ride across the moonlike landscape of Wadi Rum and float in the soothing waters of the Dead Sea and relax in its spas. Click Here for more info... New Year’s Odyssey to Thailand and Vietnam DEC. 26TH 2010 -  JAN. 8TH 2011   Join us for our 3rd visit to the incredible lands of Thailand and Vietnam.  If you have been looking for a festive and exciting trip for your New Year’s holiday vacation, look no further. We will enjoy 3 nights in scenic Hanoi Vietnam with an excursion to visit the awe inspiring cliffs and waterways of Halong Bay, one of the greatest natural wonders in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Next it’s on to spend 3 nights in Bangkok Thailand with visits to its Grand Palace, it’s always hopping floating market, the historic and impressive Bridge Over The River Kwai, the dramatic wild tiger preserve and a one of a kind New Year’s Eve celebration. We finish our tour with the beautiful scenery, sights, beaches and activity of Phuket, including a half day elephant riding excursion, a full day excursion to enjoy the amazing sights, snorkeling and nature trails on Phi Phi island, and a full day excursion featuring the thrills of white water rafting, lunch at a native village where you can meet the local tribe, interact with the families and children and then lastly, enjoy a visit to a local waterfall with an opportunity to swim in the falls natural pools. Add in hopping nightlife in Bangkok and Phuket, great beaches, sunshine (the average high temp in December and January is in the mid 80’s with lows in the mid 70’s and virtually zero rain.) and you will see why this is a New Year’s trip not be missed ! Click Here for more info... WINTER ADVENTURE AND PARTY WEEK IN HAWAII FEBRUARY 5-13, 2011                                                 Tired of the winter blues?  Looking to get to a warm paradise, enjoy some great activities and beautiful beaches?  Well we have the escape for you.   If you love the great outdoors, love an active vacation and love the thought of spending your vacation in a tropical paradise, then this trip is for you.   We will enjoy 3 nights on famed Waikiki beach on the island of Oahu and 5 nts. on Ka’anapali beach on the island of Maui. Click Here for more info... The Best of Brazil - Featuring the Festival of Carnival in Rio March 3-13, 2011        Including 5 nts. accommodations at a 5 star beachfront hotel at the festival of Carnival in Rio Guided tours in Rio featuring Corcavado, Sugarloaf  Mountain  and the Tiujaca Rain Forest   2 nts. hotel accommodations on the Amazon River full day guided excursion cruise on the Amazon highlighted by the phenomenon of the “Meeting of the Waters” 2 nts. at incredible Iguazu Falls Guided walking tour of The Brazilian side of the falls. Click Here for more info...        ASK US: "Interested in going somewhere ETC is not going to; Ask an ETC board member that's been there about the do's and don'ts." click here