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European River Cruises On Sale Now For Singles

Want to avoid the "Single Supplement" on your European River Cruise?

Uniworld, a leader in European River Cruising has recently announced that they are waiving the dreaded "Single Supplement" on many European River Cruises for departures in 2011. What does this mean?

What it means is tremendous savings for single travelers- Read on.

 

Traditionally cruise ships price their cabins for double occupancy. For example, if a departure is priced for $3000 per person, a single traveler can frequently pay 150-200% of that amount to travel alone! Yet, for many departures in 2011 Uniworld has waived the single supplement, meaning that single travelers can cruise many of the rivers of Europe at tremendous savings.

Some of the departures available this year are:

 

Enchanting Danube

7 nts Budapest-Passau

June 26, July 10 & 31,Aug 7, Oct 23, Nov 06

 

Castles Along the Rhine

7 nts Amsterdam-Basel 

Nov 6 & 13

 

Imperial Capitals of Europe

14 nts Istanbul- Vienna

April 16, July 17 & 25, Oct 10

 

Danube Holiday Market

7 nts Budapest- Passau

Dec 12 & 19

and there are many more from which to choose!

Do you love history, food, wine, architecture, and music?

A European River Cruise is something on the bucket list of most baby boomers seeking travel experiences that they can cherish for a lifetime. There is nothing quite like meandering along the rivers of Europe as castles and vineyards pass by just a few hundred yards in the distance. Essentially you experience a guided tour in a 4 star hotel at your own pace, and best of all, you see much of Europe but only need unpack once!

There is nothing quite like the enrichment and educational programs offered by the cruise lines that specialize in bringing The Old Country to life as you pass through the heart of Europe and see it from a perspective like those that navigated these waters centuries earlier.

So if you would love to see Europe from a unique perspective but don't have a travel partner, this is your opportunity.

You can do it yourself, or you can enlist the help of "Your friends....in the travel business" - EZTravelpad

We're here to help you enjoy your life to the fullest!

Biking in Jamaica's Blue Mountains - Exhilirating Experience!

Biking Expedition in Blue Mountains of Jamaica

What I like about this particular trip  - In a word, DOWNHILL!!

Take in the beautiful scenery as you cruise downhill through Jamaica’s majestic Blue Mountains. Blue Mountain Bicycle Tours is offering the Ride The Blues package, an exhilarating guided bicycle tour with stops at historical sites, and plenty of photo opportunities. Tours originate from Ocho Rios, Montego Bay and Trelawny, and end with a secluded swim and fun event for beer lovers. Rates start at $98 per adult and $70 per kid ages 7-12, depending on location. The package includes: round trip transportation; bicycle and gear; brunch and lunch. Package must be booked 24 hours prior to tour date. Find full details at http://www.bmtoursja.com/tours.html.

That sounds easy enough, but how do you get to Jamaica? Your friends....in the travel business can help - contact EZTravelpad for more info and best deals to Jamaica - you can do it yourself, or you can contact a pro. Doing it yourself can be rewarding....contacting a pro can save you time, money, frustration and heartache. The choice is yours :)

Party Time in Vegas - Time to go Clubbing but Don't Know Where to Start?

When it's time to celebrate Nite Tours can lead the way

Las Vegas is a city that never sleeps, and Nite Tours is doing it's part to keep it that way.

Nite Tours, as it's name implies, is a company that specializes in showing you the city well after dark. Offering club tours with VIP access to the hottest clubs and Ultra-lounges in Las Vegas and beyond, Nite Tours may offer just what you are looking for in your next Bachelor or Bachelorette party!

What's a typical night like?

Thursday

 9:30 Check-in at Stack in The Mirage, (2 for 1 drinks)

** Once at Stack tell the bar you are with Nite Tours and he will direct you to your Hostess.

Walk to Jet also in The Mirage,

Party Limo Bus to Palms for Playboy club

Walk to Moon inside of Palms

 

Sound like fun? Other clubs visited by Nite Tours can include

• Caramel and The Bank in Bellagio
• The Gold Lounge and Haze in Aria
• L.A.X. in Luxor
• Pure at Caesar's Palace
• Ghost Bar and Moon at The Palms

Can you go to one of these clubs on your own? Sure- if you want to wait in line to get in - pay a cover and then not know anyone when you get there but why not skip the line with your VIP Tour Host who is there to help lead the way? Then join the party with your new friends on the tour....

Want to set up a private custom tour? Sure!

And it's not just in Vegas, Nite Tours are also available in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, San Diego & Dallas - soon coming to Aruba!

Who can help you set it up? "Your friends....in the travel business" EZTravelpad

 

Adventures by Disney- Outside the Theme Parks and into National Parks & More

Adventures by Disney Offers Highest Quality Tours

• Not interested in a "tour", but want to take the kids to see the Western US?
• Thought of taking the family on a European vacation but afraid the kids would be bored?
• Interested in the highest quality family trip available right now?

Think Adventures by Disney - here, take a peek...

 

 

 

Adventures by Disney marries the Disney level of exceptional quality with destination tours across the globe - a great Marriage!

Adventures await from close to home-

• Washington, DC
• Grand Canyon
• Yellowstone
• Alaska

to far, far away places such as-

• Italy
• Ireland
• China
• Costa Rica
• South Africa
• Egypt
• Galapagos Islands

A sample itinerary to the Western US looks like this (just the highlights- the whole itinerary looks really amazing!)

Trip Highlights

• Monument Valley Off-Road Excursion

  Climb aboard a 4x4 jeep for your very own Navajo-guided, off-road excursion to the beautiful buttes and magical mesas of Monument Valley. See the secret corners of the Valley and marvel at the geological wonders!

• Grand Canyon Hike

  Discover one of the seven wonders of the natural world as a naturalist guide takes you off the beaten path for a stunning Grand Canyon hike and drive along the South Rim.

• Colorado River Rafting

  Soak up the sights of the spectacular landscape on an exciting yet leisurely Colorado River rafting (Class I-II) adventure for the whole family.

• Cowboy Cookout and Entertainment

  Kick up your heels at a fun-filled cookout on the banks of the Colorado River! Meet a real cowboy and chow down on some down-home cookin'!

• Arches National Park

  Step into a surreal landscape dotted with sky-scraping sandstone land arches and hike to its crown jewel, the Delicate Arch. Learn the living geological history of a million years and marvel at mother nature's wild side.

 

Interested in what you can do? Where you can go? How many memories you can make?

EZTravelpad is a great place to start- you are guaranteed the best pricing and help all along the way! After all, you can trust "Your friends....in the travel business"

Shooting Wildlife and African Natives (through a lens) with Top Professionals

Reason # 643 to use a Travel Consultant-

It's not WHAT I know, it's WHO I know!!

I have friends that operate a specialized tour agency near Charlotte, North Carolina called Hills of Africa.

They specialize in travel and tours to Africa, and do a tremendous job. The following is a brief "snapshot" of a trip they are putting together. If you would like to get involved, please contact me ASAP

• Do you want to learn how to make the most of their digital camera while photographing some of the best subjects in the world—the people, land, and wildlife of Africa?
• Have you dreamed of having your own portfolio of stunning African photographs decorating your home or office?
• Are you passionate about nature and wildlife?
• Do you think it would be cool to have your own fabulous headshot, taken in Africa by one of the best headshot photographers in the world, Peter Hurley?

If you answered “Yes” to any of the above, then you must contact EZTravelpad immediately to learn more information regarding a tremendous opportunity to see Africa through the lens of a top US tour operator that specializes in Africa and is putting together this trip of a lifetime with top photographers.

This 12-day journey will take place in September 2010 and take you through Southern Africa, where you will capture the people, the land, and the wildlife through the lens of a camera, under Peter Hurley and David West’s watchful instruction and coaching.

You will enjoy guided tours through spectacular Cape Town, wine tastings in some of the world’s oldest and best wine estates, visits to local community projects helping to revive townships, tours to one of the Seven Wonders of the World—Victoria Falls—and the magic of a Zimbabwe safari tour at the peak of game-viewing season.

As if that isn’t enough, travel with expert guides and two professional photographers who will teach you everything you need to know to take professional-quality photos.

Then, for the cherry on top...when you return from the journey, you will have the opportunity to submit up to three of your best photographs to be included in a collection that will become a coffee-table book. The proceeds from the sale of this book will go to the Hills of Africa Foundation, which promotes sustainable, responsible tourism and its benefits to the people, land, and wildlife of Africa.

Act quickly.  they are currently offering a generous early bird discount which expires on April 24, 2010.  Don’t miss out on this amazing experience!!!!!

Top 5 Things To Do (and a few you shouldn't do)

Here's a List of a Few Things You Should Not Do

This is by no means a comprehensive list, yet you still shouldn't-

• Spit into the wind
• Tug on Superman's Cape
• Pull the mask off the Ole Lone Ranger
• Mess around with Jim (or Slim for that matter)

Here an Entirely Different List - 5 Things You Should DO

• What you love to do- what makes you happy
• Surround yourself with positive people
• Embrace each day with a smile and optimism
• Laugh
• Travel to Europe when the dollar gains against the Euro (see below)

After two months when the dollar has gained nearly 5 percent against the euro, Globus (a rather large tour company that does tremendous business in Europe, and has for decades) is reporting a year-over-year increase in travel to Europe. According to Globus, travel to Europe is up 61 percent year-over-year. Travel toSpain is up 92 percent, France is up 80 percent, Italy is up 63 percent and Britain and Ireland are up 62 percent.

When it's time to plan your travel give EZTravelpad a shout- we'll help!

3 Ways for Young Adults to go to Europe for FREE

Want to Go To Europe But Don't Have The $$$ ???

Here's 3 ways you can get to Europe THIS year over Summer Break and it won't cost you $$$$

#1- Send this email to parents, friends of parents, grandparents, uncles and aunts, etc. Express your sincere interest in wanting to go to Europe while you can- before you have too many responsibilities to be able to go- NOW IS THE TIME

Let them know how much you'll learn about the world (but don't tell them about how much FUN it will be)

#2 -  Set up a Contiki Trip Gift Registry-

That's right- set up your trip, letting your family know about the registry, and let them contribute toward your very own Contiki trip- Way better than an iPod you might lose, or an iPad you could break- this trip will last your ENTIRE life, and the photos can be shared with EVERYONE you know!

http://www.contikiregistry.com/

• No set up fee.
• Free personal travel website.
• Free Blog to post entries of your trip.
• Online photo album to post unlimited photos.
• Download announcements of your trip registry.
• Your gifts will be applied directly toward your vacation.

#3  -  Set up YOUR OWN Group to go-

You know enough people, get your own group together. If you put together a group of 10 friends (plus you of course) you can travel FREE!! You pay NOTHING for YOUR vacation- tough to beat free....

So why wait? Get on it- get with EZTravelpad today to get it booked- see the world while you can!

This is just one more reason why EZTravelpad is "Your friends....in the travel business"

Spring Break is Coming - Summer Break is Coming - YOUR Opportunity is HERE

Get Out & See It While You Can

Contiki is a company offering adventures exclusively for young adults aged 18-35 who want to experience a little bit of what this world has to offer

You chance is now- while you are young...

Check it out-

Got a friend you would like to take a trip with? Ask them to go...

Got a friend who might be interested in finding out about this? Forward it!

EZTravelpad is helping people find unique adventures...and saving them money along the way

That's why EZTravelpad is "Your friend....in the travel business"

Go Further...

Go Further.... What a Great Tag Line

“Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness.” –Mark Twain

That is one of my favorite quotes- and so true... for other great quotes visit The 50 Most Inspiring Travel Quotes of All Time

I have written before- I wish I had known about Contiki when I was younger- specifically 18-35, which is the market they serve - and the age you must be to travel with Contiki - think it might be fun? check out the video - just a couple minutes to change your life....

If you're into-

• New experiences
• Making new friends
• Having fun
• Learning new things
• Seeing the world

Then Contiki might be for you - or your friend - or your child - or your grandchild - If so, please share this with them- it might just make their life that much more rewarding

One thing I learned today- Once you sign up for your Contiki trip you can pre-meet your new friends! That's right- social networking among the others you'll be traveling with- pretty cool huh? Check it out at Contiki and for more info- and when your ready to book - you'll get value added and save money by arranging your trip with EZTravelpad Your friends....in the travel business

Beach, Volcano, Banana Plantation, Hot Springs, as seen on Wheel of Fortune!

Wheel of Fortune Prize Available at less than Half Price thru EZTravelpad (plus no taxes to pay!) 

Sometimes while having dinner, my wife and I are prone to watching Wheel of Fortune- 

I really don't know why- 

Anyway, if you have seen Wheel of Fortune before you will know that they have many trips and vacations as prizes

The other night They offered this very trip as a gift, and while I cannot confirm the exact value they indicated, it was definitely over $6000.

I just pulled a typical flight from Chicago to San Jose, Costa Rica. Based on what I found, EZTravelpad could put this itinerary together - including air, for under $3000 ($1500 per person). 

Based on this, I would suggest it is a good idea to let EZTravelpad help with your vacation planning needs!

Dear Traveler, Welcome to a great vacation at an affordable price. Your Caravan Latin America tour includes all meals in Latin America, all activities, all hotels, a great itinerary, all airport transfers, all transportation and excursions. A professional tour director accompanies you for the entire tour. Purified water at meals. Free bottled water on motor coach. Join the smart shoppers and experienced travelers who have chosen Caravan for more than 50 years.

Happy Travels! Caravan Tours

Begins and Ends: San Jose, Costa Rica

Day 1 - San Jose, Costa Rica

Welcome to the "rich coast," friendly land of democracy and rare natural beauty. With naturalist guides, see exotic birds and wildlife, hike in jungle rainforests, view volcanoes, soak in hot springs and cruise through biological reserves. Relax on both the Atlantic and Pacific coasts. Caravan provides transfers from the San Jose airport to your hotel for a two night stay. Rooms are available for check in after 3:00 p.m. Dine at your hotel, then join Caravan for an 6:00 p.m. welcome briefing.D

Day 2 - Poas Volcano, Cloud Forest Hike

This morning enjoy a drive through Costa Rica's famous coffee growing region. Next, weather permitting, visit Poas Volcano. You can safely view inside the dramatic crater from an overlook. Next, hike the Escalonia Cloud Forest Trail, home to epiphytes, orchids, ferns and tropical hummingbirds. Cloud forests are like rainforests, but with less rain and more humidity. Lunch. Visit the National Museum. See ancient mysterious stone spheres. Then, see San Jose's Plaza de la Cultura, Central Park and the National Theatre. Visit the Gold Museum. Enjoy dinner.BLD

Day 3 - Butterfly Garden, Tortuguero Park

Scenic morning drive through Braulio Carrillo Park. Look for cascading waterfalls. Visit a butterfly garden. See a banana plantation. Then, cruise through rivers and canals to the 47,000 acre Tortuguero National Park. Tortuguero is home to more than 300 species of birds. Look for toucans, parrots, kingfishers and the rare green macaw. Enjoy lunch. Next, an afternoon boat excursion into Tortuguero Park. Look for otters, turtles and manatees. Listen to the joyful sounds of the jungle. Enjoy a two night stay at your lodge. Dinner.BLD

Day 4 - Tortuguero Park, Canal Cruise

Cruise this morning with naturalist guides along canals lined by raffia palm, habitat of howler and white-faced monkeys, green iguanas and tropical birds. Look for white and snowy egrets and the amazing nests of the montezuma oropendola. Then, enter the mysterious reflecting waters of Cano Palma wildlife reserve. Next, visit the Green Turtle Research Station. Learn about efforts to protect the turtle's nesting habitat, eggs and young hatchlings. Walk along the Atlantic turtle nesting beaches with a naturalist guide. Next, to Tortuguero village. Meet Costa Rican school children on your visit to a local school (when in session). Return to your lodge for lunch. Free time to enjoy the swimming pool and tropical flower gardens at your lodge. Dinner.BLD

Day 5 - Pineapple Tour, Fortuna

Morning cruise on Tortuguero River. Enjoy lunch. Visit a pineapple plantation. Sample Costa Rica's famous sweet organic pineapples. Next, through scenic countryside to the San Carlos Valley for a two night stay in Fortuna. Dinner.BLD

Day 6 - Cano Negro, Hot Springs, Arenal

Head north this morning, passing through sugar cane, teak and orange plantations. Then, cruise on the Rio Frio which runs through the world famous Cano Negro wildlife refuge, home to many migratory birds found nowhere else in Costa Rica. Look for whistling ducks, roseate spoonbills, cormorants, anhingas, blue heron, and northern jacanas. Watch for caimans, crocodiles, spider monkeys and web-footed, water-walking lizards. Lunch. Return to Fortuna. Free time to explore this charming village. Then, enjoy a relaxing soak in the volcanic hot springs. Weather permitting, see nearby Arenal Volcano's softly glowing lava flow. Enjoy dinner. BLD

Day 7 - Hanging Bridges, Guanacaste

This morning enjoy an unforgettable adventure in the heart of the rainforest at the Hanging Bridges, rated one of Costa Rica's top tourist attractions. Hike on six suspension bridges, through lush tropical rainforest canopy. Enjoy views of a waterfall and look for tropical birds. Later, a scenic drive around Lake Arenal. Enjoy lunch. Then, tour a coffee cooperative where thousands of small family farmers process their coffee. Enjoy fresh Costa Rican coffee. Next, enter the Guanacaste province. Drive through the only tropical dry forest in Costa Rica. Stop in Liberia. Then, to Costa Rica's beautiful Pacific Coast for a two night stay. Dinner is at your resort. BLD

Day 8 - Pacific Coast, Guanacaste

This morning drive to the nearby Natural Trail of Hacienda Pinilla. This tropical bird and wildlife sanctuary is home to the playful howler monkey. Lunch. Enjoy a carefree leisurely afternoon. Time to beachcomb or swim the pristine beaches of your resort. Dinner. BLD

Day 9 - Handicrafts, Coffee Plantation

Morning drive through the cattle ranches of Guanacaste. Stop at the Monteverde Cooperative. Sample delicious Monteverde Cheese. Continue en route to the Central Valley, time to shop for colorful handicrafts, including painted oxcarts. Enjoy lunch. Return to San Jose. Farewell dinner. BLD

Day 10 - San Jose

Your tour ends after breakfast this morning at your hotel. Caravan provides transfers throughout the day to the San Jose airport. Thanks for vacationing with Caravan. ¡Hasta la vista! B

Having been to Costa Rica- I can assure you that this will be one unforgettable trip!