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  TravelBoecker Adventures e-News # 82                                                                                May 2012
 
It's Mother's Day...

...so let's spoil Mom rotten this year!

Beautiful flowers and brunch are lovely and always much appreciated.   However ... here are some
knock your socks off
Mother's Day gift ideas
that are bound to make your Mom the talk of the town!

Riviera Cruise Ship
How would your mother like a brand new ship... or at least a Mediterranean cruise on a brand new ship, with loads of freebies?

The Riviera, which begins its maiden voyage on May 16th, is the most beautiful, elegant and sophisticated ship to debut in the past 50 years. More...


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Perhaps Mom prefers a spa treatment in a Balinese Garden Spa - whilst enjoying a tranquil stay at a gorgeous South African boutique hotel, followed by an African safari at a luxury lodge?

I took my mom to this hotel for lunch last October, and we so enjoyed the stunning setting and the hide-away spa! More...


Would a UNESCO World Heritage Site do it... or rather a River Cruise on a brand new ship through the Douro River Valley - recently named a UNESCO World Heritage site - topped off with 3 free nights in Lisbon? More...

'The usual' is so predicable, so whether mom's into Europe or Africa, spice up this Mother's Day with a trip tailored to your mom's personality.


Happy Travels, Christine Boecker
 
Riviera
About the Riviera: Designed for lovers of fine dining and travel experiences, the comfortably mid-size Riviera retains a warm and charming country club casual ambiance with a high level of personalized service.
Riviera has multiple dining venues, including six gourmet restaurants. 'La Reserve' by Wine Spectator offers enlightening wine and food pairings and the new Bon Appétit Culinary Center is the only hands-on cooking school at sea. Details...

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 FairlawnsAbout the Balinese Garden Spa: Elegant enough to host European royalty, relaxed enough for one visitor to comment "a home away from home, only better",  Fairlawns Boutique Hotel & Spa in Sandton near Johannesburg, strives to match the beauty of their surroundings with personalized service.  The Fairlawns Spa has a holistic approach to wellness and is set in a beautiful Balinese Garden with tropical bamboo groves, the sound of cascading water and prolific bird life.   

  

On Safari: For decades Sabi Sabi's Bush Lodge has been a favourite amongst travellers in search of a 5-star quality experience. Bush Lodge is a luxurious safari escape set in the heart of the Sabi Sabi bushveld overlooking a waterhole and an African plain.

 

Each of the spacious, air-conditioned thatched suites is beautifully appointed with exquisite ethnic décor and al-fresco, as well as indoor showers.

Huge viewing decks are the ideal setting to relax while spotting game, birdwatching, or cooling off in the filtered pools, and meals are taken in the open air boma. Details...

 

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DouroAbout the River Cruise: The Douro River, rising in Spain and reaching the Atlantic Ocean in Porto, has created the spectacular Douro River Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Rambling vineyards and charming native farms called quintas cling to the steep sides of the Douro River Valley, creating an incomparable backdrop to one of Europe's most unspoiled regions and to Port country - the oldest demarcated wine region in the world.  

 

Discover the rich history of Portugal and Spain as you journey through the Douro River Valley Lisbononboard a brand new 108-passenger ship, featuring balconies in most of its spacious staterooms and suites.
Highlights include visits to Porto, Salamanca, Régua and dinner at the Alpendurada Monastery. End your journey by e
xploring the seven hills of cosmopolitan Lisbon, uncovering a treasure trove of Old World architecture.  Details... 

 

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deck chairs
Riviera's Inaugural Season offer

  

FREE Airfare*
2 for 1 Cruise Fares*
 

Bonus Savings up to $4,000 per stateroom*

2 for 1 Deposits*

 
Be among the first to experience Oceania's Riviera -  

launching May 16, 2012 

 

* limited time offer on select sailings.
Certain restrictions apply.
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 Zambia_Spa
Balinese Spa
& African Safari

  
Enjoy 2 tranquil nights in
the deluxe Chateau Suite
at Fairlawns Boutique Hotel
& Spa in Sandton,

private tour of Soweto
and 
2 luxurious nights in a
suite at Sabi Sabi Bush
Lodge near Kruger National
Park, morning and afternoon game drives and bushwalks.

 
* limited time offer.
Certain restrictions apply. 
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 small ship
Duoro Valley
River Cruise - debuting in 2013

  

Receive a complimentary 3-night stay in Lisbon
with your 7-night Douro River Cruise on board the brand-new AmaVida.

 

Enjoy the rich history of Portugal - paired with a  glass of smooth Port!   

 

* limited time offer on select sailing in the summer of 2013.
Certain restrictions apply. 

To spice up your Mother's Day surprise  

contact Christine Boecker @ TravelBoecker Adventures!

 

Tel: 604.338.9211

Toll free: 1.877.739.3653

TravelBoecker Adventures   

 

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