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ADVENTURETanzania East African Adventure+255.73.2975210tanzania-adventure.com

One of Tanzania Adventure’s newest and most exciting packages, the Best of Kenya and Tanzania, is a private 12-day safari that spotlights the East African National Parks. You’ll explore the Aberdare Mountains, visit the famous Mara River and take an exciting expedition through the Serengeti, where you can experience the annual migration of assorted wild animals. Two clients can combine adventure with a true love of nature and wildlife for $4,215 per person.

Amari Coral Beach Resort, Phuket, Thailand+66 (0) 7634.0106.14amari.com

What is more adventurous than journeying to exotic locales? Step out of your comfort zone with a trip to the beautiful country of Thailand. The Amari Coral Beach Resort is located on a secluded private spot at the southernmost corner of Patong, Phuket’s most popular beach. Though many choose to sit back and take in the serene surroundings, there is much to discover in Phuket. Along with plenty of hotel-guided activi-ties, such as snorkeling, tennis, swimming and diving, the true adventurer can head off to explore the island’s spectacular beaches, rugged coastlines and lush interior. Rates start at $75 a night if you book early enough.

BEACH AND ISLANDJW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa, Oahu, Hawaii 808.679.0079ihilani.com

Here’s a spot for the ultimate beach girl. A stay at the gor-geous beachfront JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa lets you enjoy Hawaii the way it was meant to be experienced. Luxurious guest rooms provide beautiful Hawaiian views, and exquisite cuisine can be found at a host of fi ne restaurants. If sun-bathing at the beach somehow gets old, there are a variety of activities such as golf and boating to spark your interest. Rooms start at approximately $340 per night.

Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski Hotel, Tanzania+255.774.444477kempinski-zanzibar.com

If you think the perfect vacation involves basking in the sun on a secluded beach, then the mysti-cal island of Zanzibar off the East African coast is the ideal destination for you. Zamani Zanzibar Kempinski features alluring sapphire waters, lush tropical gardens, spacious yet comfortable guest rooms and a long list of other amenities. To truly take advantage of this amazing beach experience, stay in one of the seven private villas, each with its own infi nity pool and sundeck that looks out to a stunning view of the Indian Ocean. A one-bedroom villa is approximately $716 per night.

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Casa Colonial Beach & Spa Resort, Dominican Republic809.320.3232casacolonialhotel.com

For those who crave the ultimate in luxurious travel, Casa Colonial Beach & Spa Resort provides the perfect blend of contempo-rary style, old-world charm and the fi nest accommoda-tions. Located on the north coast of Puerto Plaza, Dominican Republic, Casa Colonial is just steps away from the beach. A rooftop infi nity pool, luxurious spa facility featuring a full menu of indulgent services and Lucia, the highly regarded gourmet restaurant, complete this incred-ible Latin retreat. For a deluxe oceanfront room, rates start at $620 per night.

JUST CRUISINGHapag-Lloyd Cruises49 (0) 40 3001 4600hl-cruises.com

Looking for a fi ve-star vacation while sailing the world? The Hapag-Lloyd Cruise group can help you realize your dream with one of their luxurious, highly individualized, yet fl exible cruises. With ships traveling to every part of the world, including such popular destinations as the Amazon, Baltic Sea or Mediterranean, there is truly something for everyone. For the defi ni-tive cruise vacation, book a world tour aboard the MS Europa. This 157-day voyage takes you around the globe to the most exquisite desti-

nations while you enjoy the comforts of a lavish

cruise-ship experience. The world tour runs $14,884.

SPA AND LUXURYSoneva Gili, Republic of Maldives+960.664.0304sixsenses.com

If a vacation on a private island sounds like a little too much alone time for your taste, visit

Soneva Gili in the Maldives for an equally exclusive setting but with more options. Bring a friend and split the Asian Fusion Spa Package, which includes 5 nights of vacation and spa time with all the trimmings. The incredibly attentive staff will spoil you with various spa treat-ments for two, including Thai massages, facials,

foot acupressure, private tai chi sessions and enough complimen-tary meals to leave you feeling totally pampered. The 5-night package is approximately $1,450.

Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa800.782.9488boraboranui.com

Make this summer all about you by retreating to Bora Bora for the ultimate spa experi-ence. Indulge in the Bora Bora Nui Resort & Spa’s Polynesian Relaxation Package—an incredible seaside escape that features lavish accommodations and treatments. This package includes 6 relaxing nights in one of the resort’s Horizon Over Water Villas, a magnifi cent Heaven & Earth Massage and complimentary arrival and departure transportation. Rates start at $1,740.

BEACH CHICThe Huntley, Santa Monica310.394.5454 thehuntleyhotel.com

If you can’t take enough time off from work, then a short yet rejuvenating trip to the beach may be all you need to reboot!

Splurge on the Huntley hotel’s Beach, Bed and Breakfast Package to indulge in ocean views, breakfast in bed and long days at the beach. This simple yet utterly relaxing getaway will give you just the energy you need. Rates start at $359.

Newport Beach Marriott949.640.4000marriott.com

Looking for a vacation desti-nation that combines water adventure by day with relax-ation and luxury by night? The Newport Beach Marriott’s Surf & Serenity Package is exactly what you need. Indulge your thrill-seeking side with a private 2-hour surf lesson and experience Newport’s beautiful beaches while getting a great workout. Then, when it’s time to relax, escape to the Pure Blu

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process that includes a soothing salt scrub and an invigorating body massage with aromather-apy oil. Rates start at $584.

ROMANTICLe Méridien Bora Bora 689.60.5151starwoodhotels.com/lemeridien

For some quality alone time with your partner this vaca-tion season, visit Le Méridien Bora Bora, where romance is a requirement. With tropically themed bungalows everywhere, you’ll have your choice of staying on ivory sands, perched over a gorgeous lagoon or near a private

beach. Whether the two of you spend the day snorkeling, kayak-ing or swinging in your personal hammocks, there will no doubt be romance in the air. Take advantage of springtime rates that start at approxi-mately $496 per night.

St. Regis Resort, Monarch Beach

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Set aside time this summer for your loved one by arranging a trip to the St. Regis Resort for an exclusive Romance by the Sea Package. You’ll be greeted by luxurious accommodations, fresh fl owers and a bottle of chilled champagne. Once settled, you can spend the days walking along secluded beaches or exploring the quaint shops and restaurants in the town of Dana Point. This package starts at $625 per night.

Surf and Sand Resort, Laguna Beach888.869.7569surfandsandresort.com

Have a romantic anniversary coming up but don’t know how to celebrate it? Surprise your sweetheart with Surf and Sand Resort’s A Night to Remember Package, which includes oceanside accommodations and a complimentary breakfast for two. It’s a great way to celebrate your

special night and create endur-ing memories. If you’re feeling like some extra relaxation time, schedule a couple’s Aquaterra Signature Massage. Hotel rates start at $475 per night on week-ends, and massages cost $110 for 50 minutes.

MOUNTAIN STYLERitz-Carlton Residences, Mammoth888.310.8383theresidencesmammoth.com

Who says a trip to the moun-tains has to be rustic? This spring venture out to the Ritz-Carlton Residences, Mammoth, for an incredible luxury hotel experience that will satisfy your need for fi ve-star accom-modations. The Ritz-Carlton Residences provide a lavish home away from home with an extensive list of amenities to help make your cozy trip even more relaxing. Every room has amazing views of the moun-tains, with easy access to the slopes and the quaint village. Of course, spa treatments are available for those in need of additional comfort. Call for rates specifi c to your housing needs.

Ritz-Carlton, Denver303.312.3800ritzcarlton.com

Perhaps you’re looking for a way to escape to the moun-tains without having to actually dwell in the mountains. If so, Denver is the place to be and the Ritz-Carlton is the place to stay. Close to downtown Denver but surrounded by the majestic Rockies, a stay at the Ritz-Carlton, Denver, allows

you to feel close to nature even as a cosmopolitan city lies steps away! Enjoy luxury guest room accommodations as well as access to great dining and spa services. Deluxe rooms start at $199 per night.

Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa909.336.1511laresort.com

Lake Arrowhead is a beautiful mountain village often over-looked in favor of the more popular ski town of Big Bear. Yet this quaint locale offers all the pleasures of a picturesque mountain vacation while being relatively easy to get to. The Lake Arrowhead Resort and Spa brings together old-fashioned charm and lavish accommodations. To make your mountain retreat all the more relaxing, reserve the Eagle’s Flight Package, which includes two 80-minute spa treatments of your choice, access to any exercise or yoga classes occur-ring that day and lunch for one at the resort’s delicious in-house restaurant, BIN189. At $365, this package makes for the perfect weekend trip!

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B AND B The Simpson House Inn, Santa Barbara800.676.1280simpsonhouseinn.com

For gorgeous gardens, intimate accommodations and luxurious spa treatments and amenities, look no further than Santa Barbara’s Simpson House Inn, a charming Victorian property and America’s only AAA fi ve diamond–rated bed and break-fast. Private and secluded, this relaxing hideaway lies behind tall hedges and an acre of plush gardens. For a truly cozy experience, stay in one of their beautiful cottages with in-room Jacuzzi and private courtyard. Cottage rates start at $505.

FAMILYMarriott’s Maui Ocean Club, Hawaii808.667.1200marriott.com

While Hawaii is the perfect destination for families, fi nding the right hotel to meet every family mem-ber’s needs can seem daunting. At Marriott’s Maui Ocean Club, parents can utilize the hotel’s babysitting services if needed, yet with a 3.5 acre superpool contain-ing slides and a kids’ shipwreck

play area, there may be no need to split the

family up! Located in the heart of the Ka anapali Beach resort area, this hotel offers great proximity to gorgeous beaches and world-class dining, as well as nearby bowling, miniature golf and horseback riding for more family fun. Rates start at approximately $350 per night.

Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort & Spa714.698.1234hyatt.com

What better place to take the family for water fun than to Orange County’s surfi ng town, Huntington Beach? The Hyatt Huntington Beach combines the comfort Hyatt hotels are known for with great access to beaches, surfi ng lessons, gaming arcades, Disneyland and much more! It’s just what you need to come together as a family. Room rates vary but can start as low as $300.

Laguna Cliffs Marriott Resort & Spa, Dana Point949.661.5000lagunacliffs.com

Looking to take the family to a beautiful hotel overlooking gorgeous California beaches? At Laguna Cliffs Marriott, your family can enjoy the natural beauty of Southern California while taking advantage of incred-ible amenities and recreational activi-ties. To make the trip even better, go for the ESCAPE! Family Package, which includes one night of deluxe accommoda-tions, a two-topping pizza with beverages and—to make the travel experience even easier—complimentary parking. Rates vary.

ELEGANTSHOPPINGThe Island Hotel, Newport Beach866.554.4620theislandhotel.com

For those gals whose two main passions are the beach and shopping, a vacation at the Island Hotel in Newport Beach is the ideal way to merge both hobbies! Steps away from Newport’s shopping hub—Fashion Island—and minutes from Corona del Mar Plaza, the Island Hotel occupies a prime So Cal location. Close to great dining, great shopping and the best beaches, this vacation is sure to be worth the journey! Rooms start at $225 per night.

Hotel Bel-Air, Los Angeles800.648.4097hotelbelair.com

There’s no better city to visit for great shopping than Beverly Hills. Book the luxury Bel-Air Getaway package at Hotel Bel-Air for a beautiful Spanish-style retreat among private gardens with charming white picket fences and soothing stone fountains. This amazing package includes a conti-nental breakfast, fresh fruit in your room and daily town car transportation to the greatest shopping destinations—Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Century City, or Westwood. What a way to experience shopping in LA! Luxury packages start at $450.

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Norwegian CruiseEpic Caribbean Trip

Escape from the harshness of winter and set sail on a journey into the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean. Norwegian Epic cruise is five star luxuries on the open sea. The ultimate dream get-away is for those that dream adventure, await the finest amenities, and love the sexi-ness of nightlife. Expect form first board till end port to not know how your feet landed on ground so fast, there is a reason this cruise is named “Epic.”

Norwegian Epic is the ship of choice when sailing out, with top notch entertain-ment like the Blue Men’s Group, 20 gourmet cuisine destinations, beautiful spas, luxurious pools, playful kids’ rooms, lounges, and every other entertainment wish one

would want. It is the ultimate playhouse for kids, and the spiciest, most pleasurable adult playground.

Stay

Open up your eyes, peer out your window, and be wel-comed by the most inviting shades of blue of each pass-ing wave. What better way to start your day than being surrounded by the open sea and the most eye catching sunrises one might ever see. With private suites and stun-ning custom designed villas every option on board to stay is a treat. Whether you’re picking accommodations for a family, a group of friends, couples, or simply treating yourself the Epic has a suite for you. Come jump on board and get a closer look at what we mean

The Haven Deluxe Owner’s Suite with Large Balcony

This intricately designed

master suite is for those with the finest taste. These custom guestrooms room up to four, and show case stun-ning floor-to-ceiling windows. They incorporate a separate chamber with king-size bed, a living room, separate dining area and secluded balcony. Guests will also have a fully equipped spa like bathroom with whirl pool tub, additional amenities to accommodate two more guests, and private access to a quaint courtyard. To top off this luxurious suite stayers will have access to the Concierge Lounge, re-mote restaurant and bar, and includes butler and concierge service. The Haven Suite is a little piece of heaven on this Caribbean excursion.

The Haven 2-Bedroom Fam-ily Villa with Balcony

The whole family joins in with luxury when staying in this suite. Enjoy a home away from home. With a living room, dining area, separate

bedroom, and private balcony these private villas have the capacity to fit up to six, al-lowing everyone to join in on the fun.

The Haven Spa Suite with Balcony

This romantic retreat stay is perfect for couples looking to get away. The Spa Suites, built for two, is a relaxing way to experience a total spa va-cation. These suites feature a queen-size circular bed, private hot tub, spa décor and entry to the “Mandara Spa” experience, including complimentary access to the thermal suites. In addition to the private balcony with incredible views and luxury bathroom, guests will also have access to the Courtyard area, Concierge Lounge and private restaurant and bar.

Freestyle Travel the Epic Way

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est Freestyle Cruising ship to date, was set for delivery in 2010. For the first time a cruise liner is creating a space on board of epic proportions. This cruise is the ultimate ride at sea this season. They are offering exclusive freestyle suites, creating the next generation of luxury traveling. Guests will enjoy the “ship with in a ship” experience, where the relaxation, fun, and nightlife transcend throughout your high class trip at sea. With so many unique options at this sea palace, every loca-tion on deck will be a treat.

The Suite Complex offers

60 suites and villas on two private decks at the top of the ship. Guests staying in one of these suites will have exclusive access to the Courtyard Villa complex featuring a pool, two whirl-pools, gym, saunas, sundeck, indoor & outdoor dining, bar, nightclub and concierge lounge. Guests staying at the complex have exclusive ac-cess to all the necessities of an amazing vacation, but we recommend stepping off and experiencing a full vacation of epic proportions.

For a more modern stay at sea take a look at the Inside Staterooms and Studio’s.

These ultra-trendy suites offer guests spacious rooms with sexy views. these contemporary staterooms maximize space and feature a large window that looks out into the corridor, along with customizable color chang-ing light effects that mirror different stages of the day or the guest’s mood, includ-ing a “love setting” for those romantic nights at sea. The Studios occupy two decks and have exclusive key-card access to the Living Room, a two-story shared private lounge. Here guests have their favorite modern accom-modations they love on land out on the gorgeous open

sea.

A spa room at sea is the fin-est there can be! For the first time in its 43-year history, Norwegian is also introducing spa balcony, deluxe bal-cony staterooms and suites positioned within the spa with complimentary access to the ship’s serene, relaxing thermal suite and invigorating and state-of-the-art fitness center. Stunning open water integrated with your desired spa treatments would be an experience like no other.

The Norwegian Epic Cruise is innovative, modern, for families, friends & romance,

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Dine

Settled in yet? When you are, check out one of the 20 fine dining spots located on this trendy cruise liner. The Epic calls eating “free styling,” because this ship allots for more than a stuffy buffet. Sit down to a four-course meal and a fine wine. Or keep it casual and grab a burger right off the grill. Dress in formal attire or keep it low key and rock your flip flops and T-shirt. Sit with who you came with or make new friendships. You’ll find more dining options than days of your cruise, with the luxury of dining from sunrise to sunset whenever you fancy.

The Manhattan Room is the elegant art deco fine dining experience. This 2-story high renaissance restaurant is nothing short of magnificent. With a lavish dance floor as this restaurant’s focal point guests can enjoy dancing and live music all night long. Stunning floor to ceiling pan-oramic views replace walls allowing guests to enjoy the simple beauties of the open sea while enjoying intricate designed cuisine.

Taste, is the European retro-chic mixed with traditional cuisine. Guests can enjoy beautiful architect as if they were in the cobbled streets of Paris, or looking at the country sides of Rome. A bite to eat here is nothing short of

pleasurable.

Cagney’s Steakhouse & Churrascaria offers guests mouthwatering steaks through a high class experi-ence. Simple but flavorful is the motto at Cagney’s. Signature fresh deck dining is sweet & delightful.

These are just a few of the mazing fine dining experi-ence aboard the Norwegian Epic.

Spa

If you find yourself needing extra relaxation treatment go and check out the Mandara Spa on board. This beauti-ful Spa, with its surrounding décor exemplifying purity, freshness, and serenity will

end up revitalizing all of the senses. With all your clas-sic Spa treatments, Botox, and dermatological beauty remedies you will walk out onto the ship’s deck feeling peaceful and refreshed

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The Norwegian Epic Cruise is innovative with their fine dining, luxurious suites, spa, but most of all is turning entertainment out at sea into a blissful party experience. Norwegian Epic is the first company at sea to welcome the Blue Man Group, per-forming in the 685-seat Epic Theater. Blue Man Group is best known for their wildly popular theatrical shows and concerts which combine mu-sic, comedy and multimedia

theatrics to produce a totally energized form of entertain-ment. Norwegian Epic will have several, specially-de-signed entertainment venues throughout the ship so that guests can choose from a wide variety of entertainment each evening of their cruise. No longer will entertainment be focused on two nightly shows in one large main theater. “Norwegian Epic is re-inventing cruise ship en-tertainment by offering mul-tiple entertainment options for every taste and age,” said Kevin Sheehan, Norwegian Cruise Line’s chief executive officer. “Having a world-class creative organization like Blue Man Group headline the entertainment on Norwegian Epic will provide our guests with a sensory experience unlike any other at sea.”

The Spiegel Tent on Norwe-gian Epic will be the only “big top” at sea. In this intimate 265-seat theater-in-the-round, famed producer/direc-tor Neil Goldberg will present Cirque Dreams and Dinner. This one of a kind interac-

tive theatrical dining experi-ence will be performed in the air, while juggling dinner courses, with music, mayhem and acrobatic imagination. During this two-hour show, guests will become part of a celebration of spectacle and fantasy. This experience will be a marvel unlike any other out at sea.

Norwegian epic also brings you exclusive access to the Headliner 280 seated com-edy Club, unique Fat Cats Jazz bar, and Epic Casino, Norwegian’s largest casino at sea, covering more than 13,000 square feet. Guests can enjoy spirited laughter over flavorful cocktails, dance the night away, or take your chances and win big. Guests will discover that when travel-ing on the epic that they have already won the jackpot; amazing memories that will last well past the return port from sea.

Legendary celebrity per-formers can be found on the Norwegian Epic Renowned Legends in concert Show.

Legends in Concert is a live musical celebration present-ing the most famed celebrity tribute artists such as Elvis Presley, Marilyn Monroe, Tom Jones, Tina Turner, Madonna, Garth Brooks, Rod Stewart, Cher, Barry White, Tim McGraw and Shania Twain, among many others. Legends in Concert on Nor-wegian Epic will feature three celebrity tribute performers taking the stage in the Epic Theater for six 45-minute shows over three days dur-ing a seven-day cruise. In addition, a cabaret-style show will be performed on three additional nights in the Manhattan Room, the ship’s New York-inspired supper club, providing an exceptional dining and entertainment ex-perience on Norwegian Epic. The celebrity performers will change every four months, keeping the show energetic and pleasurable every trip at sea!

Norwegian epic delivers the largest Aqua Park at sea. Innovative slides, whirlpools, crazy turns, & riveting water

fun. This adventure at sea will include an expansive Aqua Park with the only tube slide and largest bowl slide at sea. Guests will also find seven decks of freestyle family fun including a 33-foot high, 64-foot wide extreme rock climbing wall and the first ever rappelling wall at sea; a mixed-use sports deck with the ability for guests to engage in eight different athletic activities; as well as three separate kids’ and teen activity areas.

Just in case guests think that’s where the Caribbean fun ends…think again be-cause it gets bigger. Explore one of the many excursions when stopped at one of your many island destinations. Get wet during exclusive water activities or explore the unique cities when the ships at port. Remember the hottest nightlife is out at Sea, under the sun & beneath the stars your fantasy adventure awaits.