A journey of exploration and discovery awaits you with Princess Cruises by delivering you to diverse destinations, introducing you to new places, cuisine and people, opening up your mind to a new perspective of the world. While on board, their unparalleled personalized service allows you to always feel at home. They share their world and their hearts to give you lasting memories – so that you can truly come back new. To the four corners of the globe and everywhere in between, a Princess voyage delivers you to, and inside, the most magnificent moments. With more than 150 itineraries sailing to six continents that call at more than 300 ports and places around the world, they are truly a leader when it comes to exploring the globe. Both on board and ashore, local culture comes to life in vivid colors, flavors and stories that will inspire you and create memories that will last a lifetime. Immerse yourself in a carefully crafted shore excursion to experience the true colors, cultures and flavors of the region you are traveling to - led by reputable operators with local expertise and knowledge of the area. Onboard, you can visit the Casino for all your favorites or for a more relaxed pace, bingo is offered in the lounges. In the award-winning Lotus Spa, you can spoil yourself with a variety of wonderful treatments. Their Lotus Spa Fitness Center is state-of-the-art and offers yoga, spinning exercise, weights and treadmills with ocean views. In partnership with Discovery Communications, Princess has developed engaging new youth experiences and wonder-filled centers designed for cruisers ages 3-17. Camp Discovery focuses on ages 3-12 with activities specially designed for their age. The Beach House, a contemporary beach-themed lounge is the entertainment center for ages 13-17. Vacation differently with a Cruisetour that combines the best of land and sea, so you won’t miss a thing! These

adventures pair select cruises with an escorted land tour that takes you to a variety of the greatest places within the region you’re visiting.

Your Princess ship is the perfect home base during the cruise portion of your adventure, offering comfortable surroundings, attentive service and an array of award-winning shore excursions. And, on land, you can relax in the knowledge of knowing they have curated the very best sights and excursions for you.

Rather than trying to plan a separate land tour, you can relax knowing that Princess has handled all the details for you. Plus, a friendly knowledgeable Princess tour guide and carefully chosen accommodations ensure your vacation will be seamless.

Cruisetours are offered for Japan, Australia, Europe, Canada & New England and South America on six spectacular ships – Majestic Princess, Regal Princess, Royal Princess, Crown Princess, Emerald Princess and Diamond Princess.

In many destinations, incredible sights lie beyond the coastline. Traveling further inland offers countless opportunities for other discoveries – in so many corners of the globe. Embark upon an unforgettable Cruisetour with Princess and you’ll soon realize all the ways to come back new.

From its modest beginnings in 1965 with a single ship cruising to Mexico, Princess® has grown to become one of the premier cruise lines in the world. Today, its fleet of 17 ships carries more than a million passengers each year to worldwide destinations. There is a lot to consider when planning a Princess Cruise or Cruisetour. To find your perfect cruise destination, let the travel professionals at Warwick Travel guide you through the planning process. This is their profession – they do it every day!

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2018 - August 9-20: Budapest to the Black Sea Join Nancy on a Tauck River Cruise on the Danube, from Budapest to Bucharest cruising through Hungary, Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria and Romania. The tour includes 2 nights at the Ritz-Carlton in Budapest, 7 night river cruise on the beautiful ms Joy and 2 nights at the JW

Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel. Included are transfers, all shore excursions, all gratuities, unlimited complimentary beverages aboard ship along with regional wine, beer and premium spirits in addition to specialty coffee, water and soft drinks plus Tauck exclusive events along the way.

I was recently on the ms Joy from Prague to Budapest – it was magnificent! This is a continuation from Budapest to the Black Sea. I am holding 10 cabins of which I have booked and deposited on 7 cabins at this time. The ship has a maximum of 130 guests. Although the ship is sold out, I still have 2 cabins in my allotment.

If interested, please call soon for more information and a detailed itinerary. This 12-day all-inclusive adventure is priced from $6140 per person plus airfare.

2019 - July 23-August 4: Oceania Cruise Northern Frontiers (Norway)

Join Nancy on the Oceania Marina for a 12-Night Cruise, Oslo to London, visiting ports in Haugesund, Flam, Hellesvlt, Geiranger, Alesund, Kristiansund, Bodo, Harstad, Bergen, Norway and Skagen, Denmark. O Life Choice Amenities include Airfare from a Gateway City, Unlimited Internet – one per cabin plus 6 Free Shore Excursions. Additional Amenities include Free Pre-Paid Gratuities and a Private Cocktail Party. From $5099

Adventures with NancyTuscany & Cinque TerreDee King

Your journey begins in Florence on a walking tour with a local guide and includes touring the beautiful Opera Del Duomo. Learn about Michelangelo at a lecture by an art scholar, followed by an inside tour of the acclaimed Uffizi Gallery. See works of art from Giotto to Michelangelo including Leonardo da Vinci’s Annunciation and Botticelli’s Birth of Venus. Open by special appointment only, you will meet a Restoration specialist inside an artisan’s workshop. Later visit the home of a concert pianist at a Renaissance palace for a personal tour and piano recital.

Drive west to the Mediterranean coast of Tuscany en route to Cinque Terre where you can explore by hiking the cliffside trails or by train.

On to the walled town of Lucca where you can join a bicycle tour led by a local guide or take a leisurely walk through the city. You will later take a cooking class and enjoy a hands-on lesson of pasta, olive oil and wine tasting.

An optional hot air balloon ride awaits you in Siena as you wind down your tour there.

This 8-day small group tour includes 7 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 3 dinners. Priced from $3,990 pp plus airfare.

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Elegant Ireland

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The Republic of Ireland occupies most of the island of Ireland, off the coast of England and Wales. Its capital, Dublin, is the birthplace of writers like Oscar Wilde, and home of Guinness beer. The 9th-century Book of Kells and other illustrated manuscripts are on

show in Dublin’s Trinity College Library. Dubbed the “Emerald Isle” for its lush landscape, the country is dotted with castles like medieval Cahir Castle.

This small escorted tour begins and ends in the bustling city of Dublin where you will take a guided tour and visit Trinity College and view the Book of Kells.

Journey across green rolling pastures to Galway and scenic Connermara. Then on to the beautiful Cliffs of Moher and Ennis, dating back to the 11th century, with its narrow streets and quaint shops. Cross the river Shannon Estuary by ferry as you head to picturesque Killarney where you will spend 2-nights.

Explore the scenic Dingle Peninsula for views of heathery mountains, sandy beaches and rocky headlands. Continuing on to Rosscarbery, you will visit this Historic Kinsale, renowned for medieval sea trade.

Traveling on to Blarney, you will visit Blarney Castle where you will kiss the famous Blarney Stone. Heading north, you will stop for photos at the Rock of Cashel and return to Dublin.

This popular 10-day tour is priced from $2200 and runs May to August. Call the travel professionals at Warwick Travel for a detailed itinerary.

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Spotlight: Janis Belch, CTCJanis began her travel career in 1976 with Ward Travel in Newport News (which later became Warwick Travel Service.) She left in 1992 and became part owner of another agency where she worked for several years. In 2001, she joined Sue Mayberry Travel in Williamsburg which was purchased by Warwick Travel in 2009. So, Janis has come full circle working once again at Warwick Travel! Janis is a Certified Travel Counselor (CTC) as well as a Disney, Regent, Silversea, Crystal, Viking Cruises and Cayman Islands specialist. She enjoys cruising and has cruised on many lines. She is also an avid sports fan and no matter where she travels, she always makes time to take in a sporting event.

Some 42 years later, Janis still enjoys her passion. Her travels have taken her throughout the Caribbean, Canada, Great Britain, Europe, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Singapore, New Zealand and her favorite destination, Australia. She has visited all 50 states in the U.S.

With her knowledge and experience, Janis can assist you with any destination! If she hasn’t been there, she has researched it. Janis is an asset to the team at Warwick Travel. Give her a call for all your travel needs.

Cruising the Adriatic and Dalmatian CoastsAmy Hill

Iceland’s Magical Northern LightsLinda Waynick

Spend your days surrounded by waterfalls, icebergs and volcanic beaches and your nights in search of the spectacular northern lights.

Discover Iceland, a land and culture forged by fire and ice – steaming lava fields and massive glaciers sculpt mountains and valleys, leaving thundering waterfalls and plunging fjords. In this land of many natural wonders, enjoy the rare opportunity to see the Aurora Borealis – one of nature’s most dazzling light displays, also known as the Northern Lights, a dazzling astronomical display of lights bursting with color that unfolds before your eyes.

Your Collette adventure begins in Reykjavik where you will travel the incredible Golden Circle, a route that encompasses many of Iceland’s most renowned natural wonders. Journey to Thingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the nation’s most historic area, where Icelanders gathered in 930 A.D. and established what is considered one of the world’s first parliaments.

As you travel the famous Golden Circle and take in Iceland’s natural beauty, you will experience the energy at the geothermal fields of Geysir and Strokkur. As you drive along the scenic south shore, you will learn about the Eyjafjallajokull volcano and the dramatic 2010 explosion that brought European flights to a halt.

Visit Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon where you will see floating icebergs and seals swimming in Artic waters. Later in the evening, you will continue searching for the shimmering northern lights dancing across the night sky.

This 7-Day Adventure offers 10 meals and starts at $2499.

Experience the history, culture, food and architecture of old-world Europe combined with amazingly blue seas, thick

forests and the region’s best beaches.

This small, horseshoe-shaped Balkan country is steadily becoming one of Europe’s most popular summer holiday destinations. With its stunning beaches, crystalline waters, incredible history and great food, Croatia is definitely worth a visit on any trip to southeastern Europe. This small group adventure begins and ends in Dubrovnik, Croatia, which fronts the Adriatic Sea. After spending the night, you will board your small ship, MV Karizma, to begin your 7-night

cruise, visiting the islands of Mljet, Korcula, Hvar and Bol as well as Split and Omis, Croatia.

Included, you will find English-speaking guides for shore excursions, 8 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches and 8 Dinners. On board, lunches and dinners are complimented with unlimited local wines, beer and soft drinks. This 10-Day Cruise Adventure starts at $2879 double occupancy.

There are many facets to Croatia and the Adriatic Coast that make it an ideal destination for American travelers. Small ship cruising has become very popular today. Exploration and relaxation make it the perfect vacation. It is definitely a “bucket list” destination.

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Homeport Cruising from Baltimore - 2018 ROYAL CARIBBEAN INTERNATIONAL Southern Caribbean 12-Night Cruise on the Grandeur, April 5, 14 & 26 Bermuda 5-Night Cruise on the Grandeur, May 5 & 19, Jun 2, 16 & 30 Bermuda & Bahamas 9-Night Cruise on the Grandeur, May 24, Jun 21

Homeport Cruising from Norfolk - 2019 CARNIVAL CRUISE LINES Bahamas 5-Night Cruise on the Triumph, May 12 & 17. From $579 Bahamas 6-Night Cruise on the Triumph, May 6, Oct 14 & 20. From $599

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Unless otherwise noted, fares are cruise only, per person rates based on double occupancy; subject to availability and capacity controlled by the cruise line. Amenities apply. Government fees, taxes and airfare are not included unless specifically stated in offer.

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AZAMARA CLUB CRUISESGrand Prix & Cannes 8-Night Cruise on the Journey, May 21, Rome to Barcelona. Visit ports in Florence/Pisa, Cannes, Corsica and Monte Carlo.Islands of the Western Med 10-Night Cruise on the Quest, Jun 6, Rome to Barcelona. Visit ports in Amalfi, Taormina & Alghero, Italy; Valletta & Gozo Malta; Corsica, France; Menorca & Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

CELEBRITY CRUISESNorwegian Fjords 8-Night Cruise on the Eclipse, May 20, Roundtrip Dublin. Visit ports in Bergen, Skjolden, Geiranger & Alesund, Norway. Alaska Tracy Arm Fjord 7-Night Cruise on the Solstice, Jun 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29, Roundtrip Seattle. Visit ports in Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway & Victoria, British Columbia.

CRYSTAL CRUISESHawaiian Interlude 16-Night Cruise on the Symphony, May 18, Los Angeles to Vancouver. Visit ports in Hilo & Kona, Hawaii; Honolulu, Oahu & Lahaina, Maui. Thanksgiving Tropical Treasures 16-Night on the Serenity, Nov 21, Miami to Los Angeles. Visit ports in the Bahamas, Colombia, Transit the Panama Canal, Cost Rica, Nicaragua, Guatemala & Mexico.

HOLLAND AMERICA LINEAlaska Inside Passage with Glacier Bay 7-Night Cruise on the Nieuw Amsterdam, Jun 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, Roundtrip Vancouver. Visit ports in Skagway, Juneau & Ketchikan. Adriatic Dream 12-Night Cruise on the Oosterdam, Jun 17, Aug 4 & Sep 21, Venice to Rome. Visit ports in Split & Dubrovnik, Sarande, Katakolon, Crete, Mykonos, Valletta, Palermo & Naples.

OCEANIA CRUISESBaltic Bliss 10-Night Cruise on the Marina, Jun 2 & Aug 9, London to Stockholm. Visit ports in Oslo, Norway; Copenhagen, Denmark; Berlin, Germany; Visby, Sweden; Helsinki, Finland, St Petersburg, Russia & Tallinn, Estonia. Isles of Enchantment 10-Night Cruise on the Nautica, Jun 8, London to Dublin. Visit ports in Newcastle & Liverpool, UK; Edinburgh & Glasgow, Scotland; Douglas, Isle of Man; Belfast, Ireland & Holyhead, Wales.

SILVERSEASeychelles Expedition 11-Night Cruise on the Silver Discoverer, Oct 12, Roundtrip Mahe Island. Visit Desroches, Aldabra, Cosmoledo, Farquhar, Alphonse Island, St Joseph Atoll, Praslin, La Digue, Aride Island & Curieuse, Seychelles.

VIKING OCEAN CRUISESVenice, The Adriatic & Greece 7-Night Cruise on a Viking Ship, Aug 12, Venice to Athens. Visit ports in Split & Dubrovnik, Croatia; Kotor, Montenegro; Corfu & Katakolon, Greece. Southeast Asia & Hong Kong 14-Night Cruise on the Viking Spirit, Sep 23 & Nov 4, Bangkok to Hong Kong. Visit ports in Cambodia, Vietnam and China.

WINDSTAR CRUISESLands of The Midnight Sun 11-Night Cruise on the Star Pride, Jun 24, Edinburgh to Reykjavik. Visit ports in Kirkwall, Scotland; Bergen, Geiranger, Alesund & Molde Norway & Torshavn, Faroe Islands, Denmark.

River Cruises – 2018AMA WATERWAYS Paris & Normandy 7-Night River Cruise on the Seine through the Heart of Normandy, Mar-Nov, Roundtrip Paris. Visit ports in France. Spend 2-Nights in Paris.

AVAON WATERWAYSRomantic Rhine 7-Night River Cruise on the Rhine, Mar-Oct, Amsterdam to Basel. Visit ports in Germany, France & Switzerland. Spend 2-Nights in Amsterdam.

UNIWORLD BOUTIQUE RIVER CRUISESTimeless Wonders of Vietnam & Cambodia 10-Night River Cruise on the Mekong, Sep-Dec, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) to Hanoi. Visit ports in Vietnam & Cambodia. Spend 2-Nights in Ho Chi Minh City & 2-Nights in Hanoi.

VIKING RIVER CRUISESRomantic Danube 7-Night Cruise on the Danube, May-Dec, Budapest to Nuremberg. Visit ports in Hungary, Austria & Germany. Add pre-night hotel in Budapest.

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2018Canada & New England 7-Night Cruise on the Regal Princess, Sep 22 & 29; Oct 6, 13 & 20. Roundtrip New York. Visit ports in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, New Brunswick & Nova Scotia.

Classic Canada & New England 10-Night Cruise on the Royal Princess, Sep 25 & Oct 16, New York to Quebec City. Visit ports in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island & Quebec.

Japan Fall Foliage Explorer, 12-Night Cruise on the Diamond Princess, Oct 3, Roundtrip Tokyo. Visit ports in Japan & South Korea.

Hawaiian Islands 15-Night Cruise on the Star Princess, Oct 20; Nov 4 & Nov 19, Roundtrip Los Angeles. Visit ports in Hilo, Honolulu, Kauai, Maui & Mexico.

Circle Caribbean 14-Night Cruise on the Caribbean Princess, Oct 28; Nov 11; Nov 25 & Dec 19, Roundtrip Ft Lauderdale. Visit ports in the Dominican Republic, U.S. Virgin Islands, Antiqua & Barbuda, St Kitts & Nevis, Martinique, Barbados, Trinidad, Curacao & Aruba.

Southern Caribbean 8-Night Cruise on the Royal Princess, Nov 9, Roundtrip Ft Lauderdale. Visit ports in Curacao, Aruba & Bonaire.

Western Caribbean 7-Night Cruise on the Regal Princess, Nov 18; Dec 2; Dec 16 & Dec 30, Roundtrip Ft Lauderdale. Visit ports in the Bahamas, Jamaica, Cayman Islands & Mexico.

Panama Canal – Ocean to Ocean 15-Night Cruise on the Island Princess, Nov 20 & Dec 5, San Francisco to Ft Lauderdale. Visit ports in Mexico, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama & Colombia.

Southeast Asia & Japan 12-Night Cruise on the Diamond Princess, Dec 7, Tokyo to Singapore. Visit ports in Japan, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong & Vietnam.

Caribbean Connoisseur 14-Night Cruise on the Pacific Princess, Dec 22, Roundtrip Ft Lauderdale. Visit ports in St Barthelemy, Antiqua & Barbuda, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Trinidad, Barbados, Grenadines, Dominica & British Virgin Islands.

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Canadian Rockies Circle - Vancouver – Kamloops – Banff – Lake Louise – Jasper - Vancouver

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Gerry’s AdventuresGerry Siekirski

2018 - APRIL 29: Cultural Treasures of Japan Join Gerry & Zee on a Collette exploration for a 2 week adventure in Japan during its glorious Japanese garden spring time, April 29 to May 12. The Cultural Treasures of Japan tour is a small group of 24 and sold out at this time. Land only is $4999. If interested, call Gerry to be added to a waitlist.

September 23: American Queen –“Empress”

Welcome to America! Gerry & Zee have a great group sailing on this paddlewheel riverboat to connect you with America’s history, geography, music, culture and cuisine. Our 9-day voyage includes a pre-night in Spokane, Washington, at the historic Davenport Hotel followed by transfers to Clarkston and board the Empress for an 8-day adventure on the Snake/Columbia Rivers tracing the explorers Lewis & Clark through dramatic canyon scenery all the way to Portland, Oregon. This all-inclusive river cruise adventure includes wine & beer with dinner, shore excursions and entertainment each evening.

The Empress was built in 2003, refurbished in 2014, and carries 223 passengers. Our group rate for Category C prices at $3699 per person/port taxes of $179. Deposit $500 per person now to “save $300 off brochure rate.” Final payment is not due until June 2018. Believe it or not, this sailing is almost sold out!

2019 - April: Oceania Nautica “Footsteps of History” Join Gerry & Zee on a 21 day voyage, April 29 to May 18, Dubai to Barcelona, calling on ports from Dubai to Oman, Jordan-Petra, Egypt-Luxor, 2 nights Israel, Cyprus, Rhodes, Malta, Sicily & Barcelona. $800 shipboard credit, free internet per stateroom, prepaid gratuities and air included. Prices start at $5599 per person. A $750 per person deposit (refundable until 1 October) will hold your cabin for you! Almost “Sold Out” as it is only a year away. Call Gerry for details immediately.

2019 Fall - If interested in a Croatia Cruise/Tour, call Gerry to put your name on her planning list.

There’s nothing like that feeling of being truly astonished. On a Rocky Mountaineer journey, you’ll experience it over and over again. You’ll discover that the road less travelled is on rails!

This 10-Day experience takes you to the most sought-after places in the Canadian Rockies to experience nature – from mountains to moose – up close. Your tour starts and ends in Vancouver. Travel by train and motorcoach by day and overnight in beautiful hotels in the evening.

Rocky Mountaineer offers two onboard service choices: SilverLeaf Service and GoldLeaf Service - otherwise known as extraordinary and even more extraordinary. From the moment you arrive to the moment you disembark, everything is carefully choreographed to make your journey effortless, luxurious and unforgettable.

This journey will nourish you, mind, body and soul. Their friendly onboard hosts are brimming with knowledge about the land, its history and the animals that call it home. Trip Highlights include Vancouver Lookout, Banff Tour including a Banff Gondola, Yoho National Park Tour, Icefields Parkway Tour and Jasper Highlights Tour.

This adventure runs April to early October and is priced from $3,439 per guest. Call or stop by our office for a brochure that features many exciting Rocky Mountaineer experiences.

America’s National ParksSharon FlickIf you’re dreaming of an outdoor vacation filled with gushing geysers, animal encounters, towering rock formations and more, odds are you’ll enjoy exploring America’s National

Parks.

This 10-day tour begins in Rapid City, South Dakota where you will visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial which features the monumental likenesses of four U.S. presidents – Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt - carved on the face of a mountain. While there, you will also visit Crazy Horse Memorial, built in honor of the fearless Sioux Indian chief whose fame is derived from the Battle of the little Bighorn.

The next day, you will enjoy a drive through Black Hills National Forest and experience the area’s colorful history on a guided tour of Deadwood, as you continuing to the cattle town of Sheridan at the foot of the Bighorn Mountains.

Journey on to southern Montana and visit Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument, the site commemorating one of America’s most famous battles, as you head to Yellowstone National Park for 2-nights. You’ll continuing on Grand Teton National Park, Jackson, Wyoming, and end in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Globus has created special experiences that will bring you behind the scenes, spotlight the unique stories of your journey and bring to life the local flavor of your destination. Priced from $2,669, this tour runs from May to October. Please call or stop by our office for a day by day itinerary.

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The Harbour Bridge, opened in 1932, is an impressive steel arch bridge across the blue waters of Sydney Harbour that carries rail, vehicular, bi-cycle and pedestrian traffic between the Sydney central business and the North Shore. For those who are good with heights and would like to enjoy a truly spectacular view of the harbor, there are organized climbs to the top of the bridge. It is said that the climb is more demanding than climbing a set of stairs; however, it is not so demanding as the name implies. Positioned across Sydney’s breathtaking nat-ural harbour, the bridge has become one of the most photographed fea-tures of this beautiful city. It is a world-renowned symbol of Australia.

Beyond Sydney, there are many great destina-tions to explore in re-gional New South Wales, from some of the world’s best surfing beaches and national parks to wonderful wine regions. The World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains are just two hours from the city center by train.

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Sydney: Australia’s most beautiful cityBy Nancy B. Alligood, CTC, Warwick Travel Service

Sydney, the capital of New South Wales, is known as the Harbour

City. It’s the largest, oldest and most cosmopolitan city in Australia with a reputation as one of the world’s most beautiful and livable cities. A temperate climate makes Sydney spectacular at any time of the year.

Brimming with history, nature, cul-ture, art, fashion, cuisine and design, Sydney is situated next to miles of ocean coastline and sandy surf beaches. Long-term immigration has led to the city’s reputation as one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse cities in Australia and the world.

The city is also home to the Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design, and the impressive Sydney Harbour Bridge, two of the most iconic structures on this planet. These beauti-ful images inspire people from all over the world to visit Sydney.

The World Heritage-listed Opera House is a multi-venue performing arts center and home to the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. It has been home to many of the world’s greatest artists and performances. Opened in 1973, it is one of the 20th century’s most famous and distinctive buildings.

Several years ago, I escorted a group of Warwick Travelers to Australia and New Zealand on a 23-day adventure. We took a guided tour and attended

a performance at the amazing Sydney Opera House. We had one brave person in our group who chose to do the bridge climb. She said it was an awe-some experience!

We traveled through the beauti-ful Blue Mountains region between Sydney and Cairns (the Great Barrier Reef, world’s largest coral reef system.) While in Cairns, we met up with my business partner, Gerry, who was escorting a group of Warwick Travelers on an ocean cruise from Sydney to Bangkok. They were visiting the Port of Cairns on our arrival date. Although this was not planned in advance, what great fun we had meeting up “down under!”

What an amazing trip—one of a lifetime! If you have not been, you must discover this land “down under.” Sydney was one of my favorite destina-tions, and I would love to return one day—it truly is Australia’s most beauti-ful city.

Whether by land or by cruise, add this to your bucket list—go now for an undeniably memorable adventure!

Nancy B. Alligood, CTC is general manager/owner of Warwick Travel Service, Inc.and can be reached at 757-599-3011 or at n_alligood@warwicktravel.com.

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Right: Sydney Opera House

Below: Sydney Harbour Bridge

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Richard & Diane Swadley, Williamsburg, VA – We have recently returned from the Oceania Cruise, Northeastern Quest, along the east coast ending in Reykjavik, Iceland. Thanks to Janis Belch in the Williamsburg Office, all the details from the Hotel ‘Park ‘n Fly’ to an extended stayover in Reykjavik were handled to perfection.

It was great fun to tour beginning in Miami, up the east coast to fabulous Bar Harbor, then whale and puffin watching in three ports in Canada and finally enjoying the majestic and unique scenery of the glaciers and waterfalls of Iceland. A few days at sea provided just the right ‘break’ from the excitement of the excursions.

Warwick Travel Williamsburg has been a great resource for us. From arranging small, custom trips to the ‘once in a lifetime’ adventures, the ladies there know just how to assist in making the journey possible and hassle free!

Brian & Marie Smith, Hampton, VA – Thank you so much Kim for all of your help for our trip to France. The Uniworld cruise was even better than our precious experience. The SS Catherine was beautiful and of course the staff was wonderful. The food was delicious and it was fun having champagne every day. The train schedule you provided allowed for fast and economic travel within France. The hotel you booked in Avignon was perfectly located with excellent service and an amazing breakfast. And, it was about 1/3 the cost of the hotel that Brian had found. We could actually walk with our luggage from the hotel to our boat.

The ports and excursions on this trip were great. We did a couple of optional excursions to a wine tasting and an olive garden were outstanding. We had a long and relaxed stay in Paris.

Kim, you do such a remarkable job making travel easier. You helped make this one of our best trips ever.

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