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Our Europe river cruises are unmatched adventures in exquisitely appointed luxury, allowing an intimate connection with the land that no other cruise can equal. Our Europe river cruise tours offer first class accommodations, gourmet dining, and world-class service. The small ship size on our river cruises enables personal service unrivaled in the cruise industry. The opulence of luxury river cruise travel harkens to by-gone eras with a pace and flavor long forgotten. Europe River Cruises and Europe River Cruise Travel: Classic Rhine -- Amsterdam to Basel Rivers & Waterways of Europe·Rembrandt 11 Days / 10 Nights Price $2,595 - $4,295 Exploring Hemingways Europe -- 2006 8 Days / 7 Nights Price $2,895 Frances Dordogne Valley and Prehistoric Treasures 9 Days / 8 Nights Price $3,195 Italy's Apulia -- An Undiscovered Gem -- 2006 9 Days / 8 Nights Price $3,195 Journey of the Czars 14 Days / 13 Nights Price $1,795-$4,195 Portugal's Douro River Valley -- 2006 9 Days / 8 Nights Portugal's Douro River Valley -- 2005 9 Days / 8 Nights Price $1,895 - $2,495 River of Emperors -- Vienna to the Danube Delta 13 Days / 12 Nights Price $3,395 - $5,095 Springtime in Holland & Belgium -- 2006 12 Days / 11 Nights Price $2,795 - $5,095 Danube's Enchanted Valleys and Festivals of Music 9 Days / 8 Nights Price $1,995 - $3,695 ' Actief': The Upper Thames (2005/ 6 Nights) 7 Days / 6 Nights The Ultimate River Cruise 19 Days / 18Nights 'Amaryllis': Burgundy, Franche, the Loire & So. 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Europe's Heartland Cruise 14 Days Price $99 - $999 'Hirondelle': Burgundy and Franche (2005) 6 Nights 'La Belle Epoque': Burgundy and Chablis (2005) 6 Nights CHARTER FOR 12 PASSENGERS: Jul 11 - Aug 28, Oct 24 - Nov 6: $35,000 May 2 - Jul 10, Aug 29 - Oct 23: $42,500 The Blue Danube Discovery 14 Days Price $99 - $999 'La Bonne Humeur': Upper Loire (2005) 6 Nights Price $ 5,190 'Lafayette': Burgundy (2005 ) 6 Nights CHARTER OPTION: Oct 16 - Nov 12: $39,800 Apr 24 - Oct 15: $45,800 The Legendary Danube 12 Days Port charges: $63 per person Price $99 - $999 Le Bon Vivant': Middle Loire (2005 ) 6 Nights CHARTER: Apr 25 - Oct 30: $ 28,000 'L'Impressionniste': Provence, Camargue and Languedoc (2005) 6 Nights CHARTER FOR 12 PASSENGERS: Apr 4 - 24, Nov 7 - 20: $29,500 Apr 25 - May 1, Jul 11 - Aug 28, Oct 24 - Nov 6: $35,000 May 2 - Jul 10, Aug 29 - Oct 23: $42,500 'Magna Carta': The Lower Thames (2005) 6 Nights Price $3,390 'Marjorie II' in France: Northern Burgundy and Chablis (2005) 6 Nights CHARTER FOR 11 or 12 PASSENGERS: Jun 1 - Aug 30, Oct 19 - Nov 8: $37,950 Aug 31 - Oct 18: $41,250 'Marjorie' in France: Northern Burgundy (2005) 6 Nights CHARTER FOR 8 or 7 PASSENGERS: Jun 1 - Aug 30, Oct 19 - Nov 8: $24,150 Aug 31 - Oct 18: $26,250 'Napole': The Sane in Burgundy, Valley du Rhone & Provence (2005) 6 Nights CHARTER FOR 12 PASSENGERS: Mar 28 - Oct 30: $54,900 'Princesse Royale': Holland and Belgium (2005) 6 Nights CHARTER: Mar 20-May 14 ("Tulip Cruises" in Holland); May 15-Nov 12 (Holland & Belgium): $ 45,800 Romantic Rhine & Mosel to Historic Alsace & Lorraine 12 Days / 11 Nights Price 2,795 - 5,095 'Roi Soleil': Provence,Camargue,Languedoc and Canal du Midi (2005) 6 Nights 'Scottish Highlander': Caledonian Canal (2005) 6 Nights CHARTER FOR 8 PASSENGERS: Nov 7 - 20: $14,500 Jul 11-Aug 28, Oct 24 - Nov 6: $17,500 May 2 - Jul 10; Aug 29-Oct 23: $21,750 'Shannon Princess II': Ireland's River Shannon and Lough Derg (2005) 6 Nights CHARTER FOR 10 PASSENGERS: Apr 25 - Oct 16: $31,000 The Magnificent Danube Aboard 'M/S River Cloud' (2005-05) 11 Days Double occupancy $5,990 $7,490 Single supplement $2,415 $3,785 The Magnificent Danube 'Cruise-Only' Aboard River Cloud (2005) 8 Days Double occupancy $3,300 - $4,800 Single supplement, $1,650 - $4,800 Waterways of the Czars: Moscow to St. Petersburg (2005-06) 13 Days Double Occupancy $ 6,345 - $ 7,545 Single Supplement $ 1,710 - $ 3,790 Along the Danube (2005 / 06) 14 Days Dutch Masters -- 2005 9 Days / 8 Nights Price $1,995 - $3,695 Exploring Holland & Belgium 9 Days / 8 Nights Price $2,095 - $4,395 Highlights of Holland & Flanders 9 Days / 8 Nights Price $2,095 - $4,395 La Belle France 10 Days / 9 Nights Price $3,895 - $4,395 'Alouette': Bordeaux, So. France, Beaujolais, Burgundy & Franche-Comt (2005) Jul 4 - Sep 4, Oct 3 - Oct 30: $22,500 May 16 - Jul 3, Sep 5 - Oct 2: $25,900 'Chanterelle': Upper Loire (2005) 6 Nights CHARTER: Mar 6 - Apr 23, Oct 16 - Nov 12: $37,180 Apr 24 - Oct 15: $43,780 'Fleur de Lys': Burgundy, Franche-and Beaujolais (2005) 6 Nights 'La Bonne Amie': Upper Loire (2005 / 6 Nights) 6 Nights Double Occupancy, per person: $ 5,190 Single Supplement: $ 5,190 'L'Art de Vivre': Burgundy and Canal du Nivernais (2005) 6 Nights CHARTER FOR 8 PASSENGERS: Nov 7 - 20: $17,000 Jul 11 - Aug 28, Oct 24 - Nov 6: $20,000 May 2 - Jul 10, Aug 29 - Oct 23: $24,000 'L'Impressionniste' Six-Week Cruise: Avignon to Amsterdam (2005) 42 Days CHARTER PRICES: 12 Passengers for 6 weeks: $250,000 12 Passengers for 3 weeks: $125,000 'Lorraine': Alsace-Lorraine (2005) 6 Nights CHARTER: Oct 16 - Nov 12: $39,800 Apr 24 - Oct 15: $45,800 'Mirabelle': Bordeaux-Dordogne (2005 ) 6 Nights CHARTER: Oct 16 - Nov 12: $43,780 Apr 24 - Oct 15: $50,380 'Provence': Provence and the Camargue (2005) 6 Nights CHARTER FOR 50 PASSENGERS: Oct 16 - Nov 12: $111,740 Apr 24 - Oct 15: $130,140 Why Should You Use our Virtuoso River Cruise Specialists ? We are Virtuoso, "Specialists in the Art of Travel". Described by Conde Nast Traveler as "one of the finest agencies...a reliable indicator of experience, knowledge, and industry clout." We are recommended by the Discovery Travel Channel, the Today Show, Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes Magazine, ESPN TV, Fine Living TV, and Neiman Marcus Awards Program and National Geographic. Our Virtuoso River Cruise Specialists offer exclusive insider connections and industry expertise on luxury vacations- along with the guidance and know-how you require to make educated travel choices. We are very innovative, add valuable solutions that consistently exceed our customers expectations and strive to always provide the ultimate travel experience. The pages in this guide list luxury Europe River Cruises and private Europe River Cruise Travel throughout the world, visiting countless exotic and wonderful places where memories of a lifetime are made. 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Chile & Easter Island Travel Information | Lonely Planet Destination Guide worldguide | shop | thorn tree forum | travel services | travel ticker | theme guides | on the road | postcards | travel links : Explore Chile & Easter ... Chile & Easter Island A long narrow streak of a country jam-packed with natural charm. At a Glance Fast Facts WORLDGUIDE Introduction Background Info See Image Gallery Transport Money RELATED Thorn Tree Forum Postcards Travel Links More Places Check out our other destinations: Within Chile &... Santiago View Map Click here Feature Attraction Farellones/El Colorado Chile has acquired an international reputation among skiers, and the country's best downhill skiing is to be found in Middle Chile's high cordillera. ... more From salty-desert top to glacier-crowded bottom, Chile is a gobsmacking reminder of nature's beauty and power. This narrow trickle of a country is jammed with enough geysers, mountains, beaches, forests and volcanos to keep adventure nuts slavering for a lifetime. 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 › 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

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Airport timetables of Greece." CaptainChris Greek Air Travel News Airline News Greek Airlines Air Travel News Travel Tips Traveller's Tales Travel surveys Photo section Thessaloniki Airport timetable CLICK HERE TO VISIT THE COMMERCIAL WEB SITE OF CaptainChris C.2000 VirageNet A CaptainChris creation GREEK AIRLINE NEWS Philoxenia2000 Tourist Trade Fair November 2 to 5 in Thessaloniki, Greece at the Helexpo centre. In 10000sq meters, 530 stands from 16 countries with Turkey taking part for the first time. Aegean Airlines and Cronus Airlines had very good representation at the fair with good looking and informative stands. Cronus had several tickets that could be won in a simple competition. Olympic Airways had for the second year the best stand, they had a competition to, with several domestic tickets to be won, but the big attraction was a flight simulator on which you could try to take-off and land at Osaka's Kansai airport, with a choice of All Nippon 737, 767, 777 or 747 aircraft's. Axon Airlines, Galaxy Airways, Alitalia, Crossair and CSA Czech Airlines had a stand of their own, while several airlines were represented by their general sales agents or the tourist bureaus of their countries. Virgin Atlantic was present for the first time in Philoxenia, the airline was placed in a small part of the Aegean Airlines stand. Cyprus Airways, also present with their own stand every year, had a competition for a 4-day holiday in Cyprus for three pairs. Axon Airlines Axon Airlines has ordered four 50 seat Embraer ERJ145s. Deliveries are to take place during 2001. Axon is to return to Rome with a twice daily ERJ145 service next spring, while launching two new destinations to be operated with the new regional jets. Lyon and Strasbourg in France. Olympic Airways Group Olympic Airways has increased the number of domestic operated in Greece with the addition of one daily return from Athens to Thessaloniki, Chania, Kavala and Kerkyra, while at the same time upgraded ATR72 flights to 737-200 four times a week to Lemnos and once daily to Ioannina. On its international network the carrier added two flights per week from Athens to Istanbul now totalling at nine per week. Flights to Milan have been reduced to two, down from three, for the winter months. The airline discontinues flights to Riyadh, while increasing frequencies to the other remaining Saudi Arabia destination, Jeddah from two to five per week. A weekly service to Brussels has been added now totalling 11 flights a week. Olympic Aviation, the regional subsidiary of Olympic has upgraded the twice weekly service between Thessaloniki and Istanbul, Turkey from ATR72 to Boeing 717 aircraft, the regional carrier also launched a once weekly service between Heraklio and Larnaca, Cyprus. 11 Boeing 737-200 and 3 Airbus A300-605R have been fully refurbished, and now work starts on 13 Boeing 737-400s which should be completed by March of 2001. The refurbishment consists of changing the colours and materials used on carpeting, wallpaper, the plastic and foam rubber on passenger seats, seatbelts, wall coverings and flight attendants seats. All entranceways and other surfaces of the cabin have been upgraded. Cutting edge technology materials have been used with special aesthetic specifications. Part of the refurbishment is the installation of new Business Class seats in the Boeing 737 -200, -300 and -400 aircraft family. Convertible Leather seats that convert from a 3-3 layout to a more comfortable 2-3 layout and 35inches of seat pitch giving increased personal space. A spacious drinks table now separates two seats from each other. The seats also have footrests, adjustable headrests and backs that recline at a greater angle than before. Olympic Aviation is to add a third Boeing 717 aircraft this January. This aircraft is to based in Thessaloniki, where two more 717s are based and operated to Munich, Stuttgart, Istanbul, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, Paris and Larnaca. The third aircraft is to be used for the launch of new services to Rome and Tel Aviv. The carrier is also evaluating the possibility to re-launch services from Thessaloniki to Belgrade, Yugoslavia and launching new routes to Skopje, Macedonia and Sofia, Bulgaria. Higher costs because of the strong US Dollar and the continuing rise in fuel prices forced the carrier to rise its fares for the second time in one year by 10% on domestic routes only. Galaxy Airways Galaxy Airways is operating this winter with a single Boeing 737-500, while the carriers 737-400 is being returned to its lessor. The airline plans to lease two Boeing 737-400s at the beginning of next year and to add frequencies on existing routes. Galaxy discontinues flights from Preveza for the current winter season. Aegean Airlines Aegean Airlines is to add two ATR72-500s next spring to allow for the increasing of frequencies on some routes and to launch new destinations. Mykonos, Kos and Zakinthos are under consideration. The airline is to replace its three ATR72-100 with a similar number of upgraded ATR72-500 when the leases of these aircraft expire in two years time. The carrier is in talks with both SkyTeam and the Star Alliance with a possibility in joining either one of these alliances. Higher costs because of the strong US Dollar and the continuing rise in fuel prices forced the carrier to increased its fares by 12%. Cronus Airlines Cronus Airlines announced that by the summer of 2001 the company will add two more Boeing 737 aircrafts, one -300 and one -700, to its fleet of 6. 4 737-300 and 2 737-400s. The constantly expanding flight schedule of Cronus Airlines includes as from November 20 a new domestic destination, Mytilene which is to be served twice daily from Athens. New routes from Kavala are also launched and include a daily service to Athens, a second weekly flight to Stuttgart and a service to Cologne. Within the context of the continuous efforts made for the improvement of the services provided by the carrier, Cronus Club, a new business class has been launched. Passengers enjoy more space, priority on reservations, priority check-in and luggage collection, special transport service to the airport, weight allowance of 30Kgs, exquisite food served in flight! Soon special Airport lounges will be offered to Cronus Club passengers waiting for their flight in Athens, Heraklio, Thessaloniki and all international destinations. The airline is refurbishing the cabins of all its aircrafts and by March of 2001 all will have comfortable leather seats with leg room increased to 32 inches in Economy and 34 in Cronus Club, where the new seats will convert from 3-3 to 2-3 giving more elbow space to passengers. Cyprus Airways Cyprus Airways has announced that from next March it will add a fourth daily service between Larnaca and Athens and upgrade its three weekly flights to Thessaloniki to a daily operation. The carrier is soon to decide on a replacement aircraft for its four Airbus A310s. The A330-200 and the new Boeing 767-400 are more favourable. Cyprus Airways is also to add two or three 50-70 seat regional jets to its fleet in the near future to operate short haul routes to Tel Aviv, Beirut, Amman, Damascus, Cairo and Rhodes. CSA-Czech Airlines CSA Czech Airlines which is the latest member of the SkyTeam Alliance announced that from next spring will operate a daily schedule from Prague to Athens, while its, until now, seasonal twice weekly flights to Thessaloniki will be operated year-round from next year. The carrier is also to replace its two Airbus A310s in the near future with the Boeing 767-400 being favoured as a convenient replacement. Crossair/Sabena Swissair subsidiary Crossair, is to double its frequencies between Zurich and Thessaloniki next spring with the addition of a mid day departure from Zurich and an afternoon departure from Thessaloniki. The carrier expressed the need for a more frequent schedule after experiencing very high load factors this last summer season. The current early morning departure from Thessaloniki connects in Zurich with Swissair's European and Intercontinental network and many passengers use this convenient service. Swissair's other subsidiary Sabena is to add a third daily service between Brussels and Athens. This new flight will depart Brussels in the evening and Athens early in the morning allowing easy connections to be made in Brussels to several destinations in America. Alitalia Alitalia, is continuing its second daily service from Thessaloniki to Milan citing increased demand especially for passengers wishing to transfer in Milan to Alitalia's European and International network. The airline previously used to operate this second daily flight only during the high summer season. In other Alitalia news, the airline has cut back on many flights citing low load factors and increased costs from strong US Dollar and increasing fuel prices. Flights to Bangkok, Sydney, Addis Ababa and Nairobi have been withdrawn, while cut-backs have been made to its short haul network also. Continental Airlines Continental Airlines announced that it is hoping to launch a daily service between New York Newark and Athens next Spring with brand new Boeing 767-400 equipment. The service will be operated with a smaller 767-200 in the winter months. British Airways British Airways Manager for Greece and Cyprus Mr. Vassilis Dallaris said that the airline plans to discontinue its daily service from London Gatwick to Athens currently operated by Boeing 737-400 aircraft and instead add a third daily 767 service from London Heathrow. This flight will depart Heathrow early in the morning and from Athens in the afternoon. These changes are to be made to satisfying increased demand for travel between Athens and London. While the competition is high with five airlines operating on the route, (British Airways, Olympic Airways, Cronus Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and EasyJet) and recent increased flights from Olympic Airways, the British carrier has managed to maintain its position on the market. In a question if British Airways plans to re-launch flights to Thessaloniki Mr. Dallaris said that he has proposed to the London Headquarters a daily nonstop flight which should depart from London in the evening staying overnight in Thessaloniki and depart in the morning for London allowing transit passengers from Greece to the USA and Canada to connect in either Heathrow or Gatwick. A decision is to be made soon. JAT-Yugoslav Airlines JAT-Yugoslav Airlines has ordered 8 Airbus A319 aircraft and is considering ordering a similar number of Airbus A320 aircrafts to replace its current fleet of 6 Boeing 727-200 and 7 Boeing 737-300s. The airline is also to decide on a replacement for its McDonnell Douglas DC10-30 long-haul aircraft now used only for a twice weekly service between Belgrade and Beijing. The Airbus A330-200 or -300 is favoured by the carrier and a need for two or three examples is being discussed. The airline wants to upgrade its flights to both Athens and Thessaloniki to a daily service, currently operated twice weekly with a 737-300 aircraft on a BEG-ATH-SKG-BEG routing. Iberia Iberia Airlines of Spain, plan to add a second daily service between Madrid and Athens from next Spring. This will be in addition to its daily Madrid-Barcelona-Athens service. The airline also intents to add Thessaloniki to its network with a daily service from Madrid. Maersk Air Maersk Air of Denmark, which has experienced high load factors this summer season with its daily Copenhagen-Athens 737-500 service, has launched a four weekly service to Cairo, Egypt and a trice weekly service to Istanbul, Turkey with Boeing 737-500 equipment. The airline is to change to a larger capacity 737-700 aircraft for its Athens schedule next spring and is evaluating the possibility of launching a service to Larnaca, Cyprus. Athens Airport Charges Many airlines have expressed their concern about the fact that landing and handling fees at the new Athens Airport E. Venizelos, which is to open next March, will be higher 100-200% compared with the current fees charged at Hellinikon Ariport. The airport company says that service levels at the new site will be better and the fees charged will be compatible with other airports in the region. The Greek Transport Minister Mr. Christos Verelis said that Greek tax payers have invested a lot of money into the project and they should get back their moneys as soon as possible. Istanbul Airport in Turkey, which has just opened a new state-of-the-art terminal is charging 10% lower than the current Athens Airport and authorities are more efficient with traffic rights. Istanbul has no plans to increase its tariffs. Larnaca Airport which is also expanding and upgrading its facilities charges the same as the current Athens Airport and has no plans to increase rates. It seems that the new Athens airport will have double or triple the fees charged by neighbouring airport hubs. Vernicos Aviation Vernicos Yachts Shipping SA announced the full takeover of KAL Aviation SA, a Greek airline company, for 2.1 billion drachmas, signalling its expansion into the airline industry. The new company, to be named Vernicos Aviation (VER-AVIA), is expected to present a turnover of 1.25 billion drachmas and net profits of 100 million drachmas this year, with a forecast for a turnover of 1.65 billion and net profit of 300 million drachmas in 2001. KAL Aviation is the largest private light cargo airline in Greece, servicing the country's islands and has recently acquired a self-handling licence for the the new Athens airport at Spata. A Vernicos Yachts statement said the takeover was in the framework of a strategic plan of the company to transform into a holding company, covering sea tourism, air transport and shipping activities. The company plans to expand its aviation activities in the Middle East and the Balkans. The new company employs 60 people and has a fleet of four airplanes servicing 13 domestic destinations daily (including Larnaca, Cyprus). It has acquired traffic rights for flights to Tirana, Albania, and Belgrade, Serbia. Professor Christos Papageorgiou, a former Olympic Airways' chairman, was appointed president of Vernicos Aviation. Cretan Airways Konstantinos Badouvas, former Air Greece founder and chairman, announced that the new airline will finally launch operations December 1st with two 70 seat ATR72 aircraft's. The airline awaits its certificate and operations licence from the Greek CAA which has been delayed two times until now, Mr. Badouvas said to the "Patris" newspaper. The airline has started requiting personnel that is been trained to the highest standards. The two aircraft's have been painted and delivered to the airline's hub in Heraklio. First routes served by Cretan Airways will be Heraklio-Athens, Heraklio-Thessaloniki, Heraklio-Rhodes and Chania-Athens.