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Lauretta Blake's The Working Vacation, Inc. - The Gentlemen Host Program - A consulting company which places volunteer dance hosts with participating cruise lines What's New? Gentlemen Hosts® Youth Directors Photo Gallery Women Guests Travel Agents Guestbook About Us Shop With Us Links Privacy | Trademark Payment Terms Keep me updated about Gentlemen Host® happenings! Membership Affiliations USABDA Cruise Lines International Association T he Working Vacation® Inc. is a well-established, consulting and management company. We specialize in cruise ship enrichment programs and have successfully provided consulting services to the cruise industry since 1980. Our Gentlemen Hosts® and Youth Directors present programs that highlight extended hospitality and offer enhanced social activities to guests in exchange for a cruise ship “working vacation”. T he Working Vacation® Inc. qualifies and places the very best screened individuals to serve on a voluntary basis (without salary reimbursement). Once you have been accepted for a cruise, there is a nominal brokerage fee for dance hosts ($28 per day) and youth directors ($38 per day) to be paid by the participants to LBTWV, Inc. Gentlemen Hosts® must be single gentlemen, 45-72 yrs, who are refined social dancers, cultivated and distinguishing gentlemen who enjoy enriching the lives of others. Our volunteer dance hosts are great human beings possessing the highest moral ethics, make friends easily and love to dance. Request Application Current GH Invitations T he Working Vacation® Inc. invites dynamic Presenters who are knowledgeable, experienced and personable individuals aboard cruise vessels to share their enthusiasm and expertise. They include Speakers, Dance Instructors, Destination Speakers, and Family and Youth Activity Coordinators. Current Presenter Invitations Gentlemen Hosts ® | Cruises | Youth Directors | Photo Gallery Travel Agents | Guestbook | Our Video | Links | About Us 1997-2005 The Working Vacation® Inc., All rights reserved. www.theworkingvacation.com Enjoy the Video! Details ABC News Details Maureen McGee's Travel Talk

Argentina Travel

Argentina Travel and Tours and Hiking in Argentina Patagonia Tours and Iguazu Falls Trekking Argentina ... Mouse over the tabs at right for more options Argentina's economic unrest long since calmed, the time is right to visit Argentina while your money goes farther than ever and the hordes of tourists stay away due to exaggerated news reports. Over 350 glaciers and mountains covered in ice provide a spectacular backdrop for trekking in El Chalten. Strap on crampons and hike on 15 mile long, 15,000 year old Perito Moreno Glacier in El Calafate (surprisingly easy even for the timid!). There are a wide variety of activities in the beautiful Lakes District for active and leisure travelers alike. Buenos Aires is a very European city overflowing with culture, and Tierra del Fuego is the undiscovered jewel of South America that tourism has not yet altered. Get there while its still unknown. The estancias of Patagonia produce a large portion of the world's wool. Itineraries Argentine Odyssey The Best of Argentina: Valdes Peninusula, Tierra del Fuego, Los Glaciares National Park 9 nights ~ from $1635 Calchaqui Valley & Iruya: Self-drive & Trekking Exploring Northwestern Argentina: Iruya, Salta, Quilmes and Tucuman 10 nights ~ from $1409 Hidden Argentina Off the beaten path: San Juan, La Rioja, Catamarca, Tafi del Valle, Cafayate, and Salta 10 nights ~ from $1762 Patagonia Ice Trail Trekking in Tierra del Fuego and Los Glaciares National Park 11 nights ~ from $2050 Aconcagua Climb Summit the tallest mountain in the Americas 20 nights ~ from $3397 Chile & Argentina Highlights 4 nights Hosteria Grey, Los Glaciares National Park, Buenos Aires 10 nights ~ from $2506 Argentina Andes Climb Aconcagua, Mendoza 6 nights ~ from $2730 Road to the Clouds Tour the Puna Highlands, Great Salt Beds and explore Pre-Colombian ruins 8 nights ~ from $1235 The Big Three See Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires and Santiago in luxurious style 17 nights ~ from $4546 Argentina Flavor 3 nights each: Alvear Palace, Las Hayas Resort, Los Notros Lodge, Llao Llao Hotel and Resort 12 nights ~ from $3500 Buenos Aires Special 7 nights in Buenos Aires with 4 Half Day Tours, Hydrofoil tickets to Colonia, and Tango Dinner Show 7 nights ~ from $793 Iguazu Falls : Located on the border of Brazil, Argentina and Paraguay is one of nature's grand spectacles, Iguazu Falls. Over 275 separate waterfalls plummet over 200 feet for over two and a half miles. Wear a raincoat and hat for protection from the constant mist that forms an arched rainbow. Catwalks and lookouts offer a close look at the thundering falls or look down into Devil's Throat from an airplane overflight. For the daring, take a boat ride close to the falls and make sure to bring plenty of film as photographic opportunities abound. Lakes District : Charming in a European fashion, all the creature comforts are here among the hilly avenues and quaint buildings. Chocolate-making is a tradition in the town of Bariloche, and almost no visitor leaves without a sample. The charming Edelweiss Hotel or the famous Hotel Llao-Llao will graciously accommodate your desires. For one of the best day trips in all of South America, arrive or depart to Chile here by a series of Lake Crossings. Patagonia : Los Glaciares National Park is your destination for hiking in Patagonia and the best viewing of wildlife, birds and glaciers in Patagonia. We'll accommodate you at the very comfortable Los Notros or Kau Yatun as your base for guided excursions of surrounding tundra, mountains, and glaciers. For the more adventurous, our Patagonia trekking is not to be missed. Explore the interior of a glacier, get an up-close view of the towering ice walls, or travel to the Fitzroy area as a trekking base to the famous towering pinnacles of Cerro Terro and Fitzroy. Birdwatchers look out for the Andean condor, Magellanic woodpecker, red backed hawk Austral parakeets, and the rare choique or lesser rhea just to name a few. Tierra del Fuego : Capital of Tierra del Fuego, the path to the White Continent, Ushuaia is the southernmost city in the world. Cruise with a naturalist guide on the Beagle Channel, including Seals Island where you may witness petrels, cormorants and sea lions at close quarters. Marvel at the impressive scenery of snowcapped peaks, rivers, waterfalls and dense woods in Tierra del Fuego National Park. Keep your eyes out for a variety of wildlife, including the Andean condor. Ushuaia serves as our embankment point for cruises to Antarctica. We can also arrange tours to Salta and the Northwest of Argentina, the Marshlands and rolling plains for Estancia stays. Contact a consultant for customized itineraries to Argentina. Build Your Own Itinerary We can also customize an itinerary that is right for you at no additional cost. Please let us know your specific request. For a customized itinerary please call 1.800.999.0558.

Vacation Packages Preferred Hotels

MouseSavers.com - Disneyland Vacation Package Discount Great deals on all things Disney! Find out how to save on: Walt Disney World Disneyland Disneyland Resort Hotels Disneyland Resort Vacation Packages Preferred Hotels Near Disneyland Other Nearby Hotels Tickets & Passes Meals, Snacks & Drinks Other Disneyland Savings Disney Cruise Line Transportation for Your Disney Vacation Other Disney Travel Savings Discount Disney Shopping Mall Live Disney Shows Disney Freebies Disneyland Resort Paris Disney Parks in Asia Disney's Vero Beach/Hilton Head Non-Disney Theme Parks & Attractions More information: About MouseSavers Frequently Asked Questions Trip Reports and Articles Links Testimonials Privacy Policy & Legal Stuff Contact Mary Discounts on Disneyland Vacation Packages LAST UPDATE: 11/30/05 - MOST RECENT ADDITIONS ARE IN RED Many times Disneyland vacation packages are actually a good value for the money -- particularly the specially-priced seasonal package offers. On this page you'll find details on the standard Disneyland packages, as well as current discounted packages. Most of the packages listed below can be booked online at Disneyland.com . However, I find the online reservations system to be confusing and clunky. Also, you really have to dig around online to find out the restrictions and cancellation fees, etc. If you're going to spend the money to buy a vacation package, I strongly recommend using a travel agent who specializes in Disney travel . It costs you nothing, and you can sit back, relax, and have all the vacation planning and hassle taken care of by someone else. Standard 2006 Disneyland Packages Standard 2005 Disneyland Packages January-April 2006 Package Specials United Airlines Kids Fly Free Promo Fall 2005 - "One Night FREE" Package Special Packages for Disneyland Annual Passholders Last Minute Expedia Packages Standard 2006 Disneyland Packages Standard 2006 Resort Magic packages include these benefits: Stay at Disney's Paradise Pier, Disneyland Hotel, or Grand Californian Park Hopper tickets Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness* - A special experience which allows guests to enjoy and interact with Disney Characters in Mickey's Toontown one hour before it opens to the public. One Early Entry* to a select land in Disneyland - Guests enjoy select attractions one hour before public opening. Preferred Seating at selected attractions in Disney’s California Adventure: Muppet Vision 3D, It’s Tough to Be a Bug!, Disney’s Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular! and Golden Dreams 50th Anniversary Guidemap – an exact reproduction of the map from the opening day of Disneyland on July 17, 1955 (one per package) Exclusive! Walt Disney Travel Company collectible pin and lanyard (one per person) Exclusive! Walt Disney Travel Company Luggage Tags (one per person) Exclusive! Walt Disney Travel Company California Fun Book (one per package) *Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness and One Early Entry are based on availability, do not operate daily, and are subject to change without notice. All attractions and entertainment, prices, types and features of tickets, special offers and events, and age ranges may be seasonal and are subject to change without notice. To book a 2006 package, please contact a Disney Specialist travel agent . Standard 2005 Disneyland Packages Standard 2005 Resort Magic packages include these benefits: Stay at Disney's Paradise Pier, Disneyland Hotel, or Grand Californian Disneyland Resort Hotel self-parking and Fitness Center access Park Hopper tickets NEW! Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness* - A special experience which allows guests to enjoy and interact with Disney Characters in Mickey's Toontown one hour before it opens to the public. NEW! One Early Entry* to a select land in Disneyland - Guests enjoy select attractions one hour before public opening. Preferred Seating at select shows in Disney's California Adventure Exclusive! Walt Disney Travel Company collectible pin and lanyard (one per person) Exclusive! Walt Disney Travel Company California Diamond Fun Book (one per package) *Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness and One Early Entry are based on availability, do not operate daily, and are subject to change without notice. All attractions and entertainment, prices, types and features of tickets, special offers and events, and age ranges may be seasonal and are subject to change without notice. Please note that all 2005 Disneyland packages are subject to a $100 cancellation fee! That's right, even if you book one day and cancel the next, they will charge you $100. This is imposed by Disney. Thanks to Small World Vacations for info. To book a 2005 package, please contact a Disney Specialist travel agent . January-April 2006 Package Specials Purchase a Disneyland Resort vacation package for arrivals January-April, 2006 and choose from one of three special offers: Everyone Plays at the Kids Price * - Get any three-day or longer adult Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket at the kids price. Valid for arrivals 1/3/06-4/25/06. OR Kids Play FREE * - With every adult Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket of three days or longer, receive a FREE child’s (ages 3-9) Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket good for the same number of days. Valid for arrivals 1/3/06-4/25/06. OR Receive a $150 Disneyland Resort Gift Card ** - Guests who stay 4 nights or longer at one of the hotels of the Disneyland Resort will receive a $150 Disneyland Resort Gift Card. The Disneyland Resort Gift Card is a convenient way to purchase merchandise, food and more at Disneyland Resort theme parks and the hotels of the Disneyland Resort. Valid for arrivals 1/4/06 – 4/22/06. *Travel must be booked by 4/23/06 and completed by 4/27/06. Book a minimum 2-night Disneyland Resort vacation package with an Adult (ages 10+) Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket of 3 days or longer and receive one free child (ages 3-9) Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket. Or, receive an Adult Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus Ticket of 3 days or longer at the same price as a Child's Disneyland Resort Park Hopper Bonus ticket of 3 days or longer. Only one free child ticket per qualifying adult ticket purchased at regular price. The Child Park Hopper Bonus Ticket will allow the same number of days of theme park admissions and will be subject to the same restrictions as the corresponding Adult Park Hopper Bonus Ticket. First day of use must occur on or before 4/27/06. These tickets expire 13 days after the first day of use or May 9, 2006, whichever occurs first, and each day of use constitutes one full day of use. Tickets may not be sold or transferred for commercial use. Restrictions apply. All offers, events, tickets, age ranges, services, attractions and entertainment may be seasonal and are subject to change without notice. **Travel must be booked by 4/21/06 and completed by 4/27/06. Offer applied one time per reservation. Not combinable with other hotel offers or discounts. Disneyland Resort Gift Card may not be applied toward package or hotel price. Subject to availability, advance reservations required. To book a special January-April 2006 package, please contact a Disney Specialist travel agent . United Airlines Kids Fly Free Promo United Airlines is offering a "Kids Fly Free" promotion for travel between 1/3/06 and 4/27/06. With this promo, one child (age 2-11) flies "free" per one a paid adult airfare , when you buy a Disneyland vacation package. Sounds great, right? Unfortunately, however, this package isn't a great deal in many cases , because it requires you to choose certain fare classes for the adult ticket(s), which are usually MUCH more expensive than the cheapest discounted advance-purchase ticket(s). Often it would be cheaper to book a discounted adult and child fare instead. However, I'm listing this offer because it occasionally works out to be a good deal in certain circumstances. The "Kids Fly Free" promo can be combined with the "Everyone Plays at the Kids Price" or "Kids Play FREE" offer above . Applies to packages purchased from selected cities only and must be booked by 4/7/06. You must arrive at Disneyland by 4/25/06 and travel must be completed by 4/27/06. Blackout dates apply and packages are subject to availability. You can book a "Kids Fly Free" package online at Disneyland.com . Fall 2005 - "One Night FREE" Package Special Guests who purchase a 4-night or longer Disneyland Resort Magic vacation package for arrivals most dates 8/28/05 through 12/19/05* get one night FREE! *Blackout dates apply, including Thanksgiving week. Book a minimum four-night Disneyland Resort Magic vacation package with tickets included and get one night FREE (pay for three or more nights, get one free). Offer subject to availability, advance reservations required, restrictions apply. All attractions and entertainment, prices, types and features of tickets, special offers and events, and age ranges may be seasonal and are subject to change without notice. Thanks to Small World Vacations for info. To book a "One Night FREE" package, please contact a Disney Specialist travel agent . Packages for Disneyland Annual Passholders Now Disneyland Annual Passholders can purchase Disneyland Resort packages without purchasing tickets. Packages may also include meals, tours, accommodations and other exclusive items that make your visit to the Disneyland Resort truly magical. 2005 packages include: Accommodations at one of the hotels of the Disneyland Resort Preferred Seating to select shows at Disney's California Adventure New! Mickey's Toontown Morning Madness! Guests can enter Toontown an hour before the general public. Special 2005 Walt Disney Travel Company collectible pin and lanyard (one per person) Special Walt Disney Travel Company Luggage Tag Special Walt Disney Travel Company California Fun Book (one per package) Call (800) 824-1146 or (714) 520-5060 to book these packages. Last Minute Packages to Disneyland through Expedia Some of the last-minute Expedia packages are a good value, especially if you need airfare. Sometimes it costs less to buy one of these packages than it would to buy the airfare alone. Definitely worth a look if you're interested in a low-cost getaway to Disneyland. Back to the home page Back to top Content of MouseSavers.com is © Mary Waring & MouseSavers 2001-2005. No part of this website may be reproduced in whole or in part without permission.

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Holiday Home and Vacation Rental Directory Special Interests majorcities island properties skiing Americas canada caribbean mexico southamerica usa Europe austria belgium croatia /slovenia cyprus czechrepublic easteurope france germany greece ireland italy luxembourg malta portugal scandinavia spain switzerland turkey united kingdom europe -general Rest of the World africa asia australia fiji israel indianocean new zealand "the directory for vacation home rental worldwide" The directory Holiday Home pages is the leading Internet directory for holiday and vacation home rentals, including many specialist suppliers with local knowledge of your chosen destination. Island Resorts: If you can't see your destination in the menu on the left, see our directory of suppliers specialising in island resorts throughout Europe including the Canaries and Balearics, the Caribbean and Indian Ocean Popular Destinations, last month Devon andCornwall Cyprus Costa del Sol Florida Greek Islands CityApartments Finding a holiday home Whether you are looking for a villa, apartment, castle or cottage we have a supplier with the rental property for your perfect vacation. Start by selecting your destination country from the menu on the left . Or, you can use our site search if you know the name of the supplier or a specific destination. East Europe The Holiday Home Pages directory now has suppliers with rental apartments and holiday homes in Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Lithuania, Russia, Romania and Ukraine . Contacting the supplier You will book directly with the supplier. Some suppliers will have links to their web sites or a web address; others you will need to contact by email, phone or fax. Contact details are given on each listing. Suppliers Free listings: Holiday Home pages offers free listings to businesses with self-catering holiday rental property to let. Submit details of your business now. Advertise: Increase the prominence of your free listing - become a Featured Supplier . "the best starting point to finding your holiday cottage rental" links | booking | disclaimer site map | email | advertise | free listing © Holiday Home pages 1998 - 2005 URL: http://www.holiday-home-pages.co.uk E-mail: info@holiday-home-pages.co.uk

Russia Travel

Russia Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide worldguide | shop | thorn tree forum | travel services | travel ticker | theme guides | on the road | postcards | travel links : Explore Russia Russia Hardship wrapped in history inside splendour. At a Glance Fast Facts WORLDGUIDE Introduction Background Info See Image Gallery Events Transport Money RELATED Thorn Tree Forum Postcards Travel Links More Places Check out our other destinations: Within Russia Moscow St Petersburg View Map Click here Feature Attraction The Hermitage Set in the magnificent palace from which the tsars ruled Russia for one-and-a-half centuries, the State Hermitage triumphantly lives up to its reputation ... more Churchill's 'riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma' remains an apt description of Russia; most outsiders have only a hazy idea of its realities. A composite of the extravagant glories of old Russia and the drab legacies of the Soviet era, it's a country that both befuddles and beguiles. This is a land of snow and deadly winters, but also of rivers that meander across meadows and a midsummer sun that never sets. Its people, in the words of a Russian proverb, 'love to suffer', yet they also love to party and can be disarmingly generous and hospitable. Dangerous Territories Travellers are strongly advised against travel to Chechnya, Dagestan and neighbouring Ingushetia. Military clashes, kidnapping of aid workers and foreigners, violent crimes and muggings are prevalent. Other areas of concern include North Ossetia, Stavropol, Karachayevo-Cherkessiya and Kabardino-Balkariya. Events in all these places are difficult to gauge and can change rapidly. On-the-ground consular support regarding these destinations can be negligible or non-existent. SPONSORED LINKS Enquire Accomodation Reviews Find Lonely Planet author reviewed places to stay * Required Fields Country * Please select Argentina Australia Austria Belgium Brazil Canada China Cuba Czech Republic Denmark Egypt England Estonia Finland France Germany Hungary Iceland India Ireland Israel & the Palestinian Territories Italy Japan Malaysia Mexico Morocco Netherlands New Zealand Poland Portugal Russia Scotland South Africa South Korea Spain Sweden Taiwan Thailand Turkey USA United Arab Emirates Vietnam City * Please select Travel Services · Flights · Hostels · Hotels · Travel Insurance More Services › Travelcasts Pod-up on St Petersburg and hear author Simon Richmond's insider tips. Listen now › Disclaimer: We've tried to make theinformation on this web site as accurate as possible, but it isprovided 'as is' and we accept no responsibility for any loss, injuryor inconvenience sustained by anyone resulting from this information.You should verify critical information (like visas, health and safety,customs and transportation) with the relevant authorities before youtravel. text & images © lonely planet 2005 about us | privacy | feedback | advertising FAQs worldguide | shop | thorn tree forum | travel services | travel ticker | theme guides | on the road | postcards | travel links