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New opportunities for
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For the sailors that enjoy long cruises... In 2011, Holland America is featuring several Grand Voyages that require little flying.
In March, the Prinsendam sails roundtrip Ft. Lauderdale for 70 days through the Caribbean and the west coast of Africa into the Mediterranean stopping in Spain, Morocco, Italy, Croatia, Montenegro, Egypt, Israel, Turkey and Portugal. Shorter segments are available.
Or let the Amsterdam take you from Seattle to LA for 70 days in September with calls in Japan, Korea, China, Vietnam, Singapore, Indonesia, Australia, New Caledonia, Fiji, American Samoa and Hawaii. And more are scheduled for 2012!
For the perfect all-American Thanksgiving dessert, see our Foodie Section below for the famous Holland America bread pudding.
For the adventurous Traveler... there is now a luxury resort in Tibet, "the roof of the world". The St. Regis Lhasa is opening November 15 featuring the brand's signature Butler Service as well as a focus on local cuisine. The Iridium Spa will offer traditional Tibetan herbal treatments.
For the cruisers that enjoy cultural immersion in an intimate setting... Orion Expedition Cruises introduces a new ship, Orion II, with itineraries to far-eastern Russia, Japan's Inland Sea, Borneo and Southeast Asia. On board, enjoy lectures by marine biologists, naturalists and academics. Cuisine focuses on the ingredients and cooking style of the destination.
For the family that travels together... just opened last year, raves are out for the Ranch at Rock Creek. This is a luxury guest ranch that brings together upscale amenities and wide open spaces like never before. Set among 10 square miles of rugged Montana ranchland just outside the quaint town of Philipsburg, guests experience limitless outdoor recreational opportunities as well as outstanding accommodations and cuisine.
The activities program is all-inclusive and is designed with your individual tastes, preferences and needs in mind. Horseback riding on trails that weave among the 6000+ acres, fly fishing in Blue Ribbon Rock Creek or in the stocked trout ponds, hiking, wildlife watching, mountain biking, sporting clays, archery, paint ball and games in The Granite Lodge are all popular pursuits. There are also twice-a-day Kids Sessions.
In January, Disney Cruises launches a new ship - The Disney Dream - that features all the bells and whistles with an update to animated artwork and virtual visits from the characters. The itineraries are 3, 4 and 5-night cruises from Port Canaveral. | 
From the desk of Pat Jacob...
As you walk up, you really feel like you are approaching Hogwarts Castle. The ride and show elements deliver several of the most dynamic, iconic moments from the Harry Potter series while placing you into the action. The stores of Hogsmeade are an attraction themselves...there is much to see inside these stores!
With its warm 14-hour summer days and mild winters, the Western Cape is an irresistible year-round destination offering a wealth of attractions, breathtaking sights and endless activities. The extraordinary magnificence of the Garden Route, the sun-drenched vineyards of the Cape Winelands and the interior windswept arid spaces of the Klein Karoo seem part of a fantasy landscape that often defies description. There are also many great golf courses.
Without a doubt, Cape Town is one of the most beautiful cities in the world, truly the heart of the Western Cape. Affected in no small part by the cultural melting pot, the Indonesian, French, Dutch, British and German settlers have each indelibly stamped their mark upon the foundations of the city. While working on the FUNDI program which trains South African specialists, I designed several itinerary options which you will soon see featured on our website ... 
