Late-summer Mediterranean Cruise

Thinking about getting away for a week this September? Then, join us on the elegant clipper Stad Amsterdam and sail from the beautiful city of Barcelona, Spain to warm Genoa, on the Italian Riviera. Whether you are lounging on deck soaking up the late-summer sun or enjoying outstanding cuisine during elegant sit down dinners, your every need will be attended to; sit back, relax and luxuriate in a beautiful setting with an outstanding hospitality service. This 5 day cruise is sure to be just the right “pick me up” you are looking for.

As we promised in our last newsletter we are now offering Luxury Rail Adventures. For countries that don’t have well-developed tourism infrastructure luxury rail is the way to take comfortable accommodations with you as you tour both cities and remote regions.

Travel to Tibet in a stylish fashion that guarantees comfort, quality and the best views around aboard the Shangri-La Express.  This 10 day adventure begins August 27^th 2006 in Beijing and takes you to the Himalayan paradise of Lhasa, Tibet.

Calling all steam connoisseurs, photographers and any one eager to awaken the explorer within! Get ready for an adventure of a lifetime as you journey to Zimbabwe and Botswana to view some of the last steam locomotives in operation today. The excitement of seeing these amazing machines in the colorful and awe inspiring setting of the African bush is too good to pass up. Book now for this 14 day expedition which leaves August 10^th!

Several high profile magazines have recently praised Uruguay as being one of South America’s best kept secrets – it is a beautiful country and extremely safe. We, however, offer this up and coming destination with a twist – see it on horseback. This is the best way to see Uruguay. Our partner, Sally Vergette, will guide you on horseback through unspoiled pampa to some of the most gorgeous, grand and historical haciendas in the country.

Have you ever dreamed of traveling from Cape Town, South Africa to Cairo, Egypt by train?  For adventurers who love train travel this journey will be too exciting to resist. Starting in 2008 we will offer a 33-day Cape to Cairo luxury rail adventure. Imagine the incredible and unsurpassable view of Victoria Falls as you roll past it aboard an elegant private train. Experience the glowing African sunsets with zebra, elephants and giraffe dotting the passing scene as you dine from a mahogany paneled dining car; take delight in the sparkling turquoise waters off of Zanzibar and gaze at the face of the great Sphinx in Egypt as many adventurers have done in the past. These are just a few of the highlights to savor over 33-days, so keep an eye on your inbox for more information next month!

Our sailing aficionados will be pleased to know that the Stad Amsterdam will be making a very exciting Atlantic crossing in 2007. Starting in Las Palmas the Stad Amsterdam will cross the Atlantic and sail to St. Maarten. This 18 day crossing can be paired with the St. Maarten to Puerto Rico voyage. Then from Florida the magnificent clipper will make her way to Bermuda then across to the Azores and from there directly to Lisbon, Portugal. More information soon!