Antarctic Explorer:
Discovering the Peninsula.
This 11-day itinerary is delivered at a comfortable
pace. Shore landings will be in the Peninsula, and for the real adventure buffs
we offer sea kayaking, camping, cross-country skiing and mountaineering.
There
is an in-depth education program, covering all aspects of the biology, politics
and history of Antarctica. We have departures between November 09, 2010 and March
09, 2011 ranging in price from US$3,990 to $13,990.
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We Take the Shake out of the Drake!
Now you can skip the Drake Passage when traveling to
Antarctica! 
This time-saving addition to our extensive selection of Antarctic
cruises reduces the crossing from over 2 days to less than 2 hours!
You will spend the same amount of time exploring the
Antarctic Peninsula and the South Shetland Islands - 5 days - you just get there more quickly.
Our 8-day Antarctica
Fly & Cruise on the
expedition vessel Ocean Nova departs December
13 and January 12, 2011, ranging in price from US$8,990 to $13,990. | Contact us
to reserve your cabin!
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I have never had
a better experience when planning for travel. Christine has been an absolute pleasure to work with.
She was extremely fast, efficient, and pleasant to deal with. There were times when we would
send off an email and would get a response just minutes later! We would
recommend her to a friend or family member in a heartbeat! In fact, we are
already planning to book with Chris again. Thanks for the great work Chris!
L.J. Calgary
I recently arranged a trip to S.A. with TravelBoecker.
It was a pleasure dealing with Christine who was friendly, knowledgeable and
efficient. All arrangements were completed by telephone and e-mail. My tickets
and itinerary arrived as promised 2 weeks prior to departure together with my
authentic "african" inspired luggage labels.All travel arrangements
went according to plan. I would definitely use her services again and I am
already planning my next trip with her. - Dr S.K. Vancouver
I do want to thank you for all your hard work in
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time I spent in Greece was one of the best vacations that I have had there.
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Personally, I would rather give my custom to your highly recommended business, knowing that I am supporting a client, who in turn supports me. I'm going for the 'snowball effect' and invite you to contact me, if you are interested in adding your business to my "Business to Business Referral List".
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TravelBoecker's Tips 'n Trips
Do YOU
have an interesting or fun travel story to share? Why not
send it to me, together with a memorable photo - if you want to get blogged. Of
course you'll get credit if your content is posted at TravelBoecker's Tips
'n Trips.
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Kenya
Visa - new requirements:
Kenya is
now strictly enforcing a "blank pages, condition of entry". Visitors
are advised to have at least two blank pages available in their passport on
arrival. Failure to meet this requirement could mean that entry will be
refused.
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Antarctica: Penguins, Icebergs &
the Adventure of a Lifetime
Many people think that Antarctica is the impossible
destination - impossible to get to, impossible to afford, impossible to
understand. Not so... Antarctica has always been about possibilities -
exciting, breathtaking possibilities!
Humans never inhabited Antarctica and exploration of
the continent is relatively recent.
Antarctica is devoid of power lines, billboards, and
highways. There are no designer coffee shops or cellular networks.
When the
engines are turned off, the only sounds you hear are natural - wildlife, water
and the occasional boom of icebergs calving. If you listen closely, you can
hear your heart beating with excitement! And new discoveries continue to be made. For
many, perhaps, the most appealing aspect of Antarctica is its wildlife.
Expeditions to Antarctica are diverse in style and
cost. Three elements affect the cost of a voyage: the duration of the
expedition, the passenger capacity of the vessel, and the activities included.
Antarctica does not lend itself to "bare
bones" travel. And you cannot upgrade hotels or cut your expedition short
if you find you have chosen the wrong itinerary or ship.
So invest wisely -
let us advise you in choosing an expedition operated by a company with a solid reputation, and ships
that are purpose-built for polar waters.
I have had the privilege of exploring the polar region on an expedition ship - a trip unlike anything I have ever experienced! My first-hand knowledge, as well as connections to well-reputed expedition cruise lines is to your advantage!
TravelBoecker offers Authentic Journeys and
Unforgettable Memories!
Contact me to plan your Polar Journey!
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The End of an Era!
Kapitan Khlebnikov retires
as an expedition vessel in March 2012. The End of an Era has begun!
Response to the 'End of an Era' itineraries
honoring flagship Kapitan Khlebnikov has been overwhelming. The 2010
semi-circumnavigation of Antarctica is sold out, and many of the other
remarkable one-of-a-kind expeditions visiting remote locations only made
possible by the icebreaker, are well on their way to selling out.
We still have some cabins
available on the Northwest Passage Sailing: West to East on July 28, 2010 ranging
in price from US$16,490 to $28,290.
Sail the most legendary route in Arctic lore,
the Northwest Passage from Anadyr, Russia to Resolute, Canada. This will be the
final *west to east* transit of the Northwest Passage made by our icebreaker
Kapitan Khlebnikov.
Special guest on that voyage is broadcaster, author, and
renowned historian Andrew Lambert, who wrote the book "The Gates of Hell, Sir
John Franklin's Tragic Quest for the North West Passage".
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The Coolest Summer Vacation Ever 
What makes a great summer vacation? If your answer is
sunshine, outdoor adventure, and great times with good people, then our East
Greenland Explorer may be the coolest summer vacation ever!
Daylight lasts
nearly 24 hours. Hiking is an every- day activity and you have the option of
kayaking too. Only a small group of people will be able to share your interest in polar bears,
musk oxen and immense icebergs, as well as exploring the largest fjord complex
in the world, Scorsebysund.
The compact Polar Adventure Ship Akademik Shokalskiy is
your floating base camp for 7 nights under the midnight sun. The 48-passenger
vessel is equipped with a fleet of Zodiacs and kayaks, for a remote getaway.
We
have two departures, September 1 or 8, 2010 starting from Reykjavik, Iceland, ranging
in price from US$3,290 to $5,990.
Contact us for your Arctic Exploration!
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Book by Feb 27 and SAVE BIG
on some of our popular Expeditions:
Arctic Norway - Land of the Ice Bears aboard the National Geographic Explorer
Up to $2,000 Off select departure dates and cabin
categories*
The Americas -
Exploring Alaska's Coastal Wilderness
Alaska, British Columbia & the San Juan Islands
Columbia and Snake Rivers
Baja California: Where the Desert Meets the Sea
Peru: Land of the Inca
FREE AIR + Up to $1,000 Off select expeditions &
departure dates*
The Galapagos -
Galápagos aboard the National Geographic
Endeavour
Galápagos aboard the National Geographic Islander
Galápagos + Peru's Land of the Incas
FREE AIR + $500 Off select expeditions & departure dates*
Europe -
Norway, Scotland & Iceland
British & Irish Isles
Highlands and Islands of Scotland
The Baltic's Historic Waterways
Up to $3,000 Off select expeditions, dates and cabin categories*
Family Expeditions -
Arctic Norway, Galápagos, Alaska
Kids under 18 go Half-Fare on select departure dates.*
Contact us to book your Expedition Cruise!
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ABOUT the TravelBoecker Service...
32
years ago I entered my uncle's Travel Agency as a travel agent apprentice - not knowing Sydney, N.S. from Sydney
N.S.W. Ever since then I have been
driven to explore the wonderful world we live in, from the dry and hot Kalahari
Desert to the cold and windy Beechey Island in the Arctic, where 4 members of
the Franklin expedition perished 150 years ago -- and many memorable places in
between!
"I cannot rest from travel, I will drink life to the lees. All times I have enjoyed greatly..." Tennyson (Ulysees)
 With
this accumulated knowledge and my unending passion for travel I am able to distill
and refine your travel ideas into the trip of your dreams.
I've lived and travelled in Africa and Europe before settling in Canada 15
years ago. Therefore I can provide advice and tidbits about locations that you
likely will not find on the 'net' - sharing with you special places and events
often overlooked by the crowds, which I have discovered on my own journeys.
As
a trained Certified Travel Counselor (C.T.C.) with a reputation as an expert I
strive to create and organize a memorable trip for you - every time!
Booking with TravelBoecker saves you time &
money and offers you peace of mind!
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