Southern Caribbean Cruise – No Flying

Barbados Beach

January 7 – 20, 2023

Norwegian is a Contemporary Cruise Line known for its fun, laid-back ambiance and inventive “freestyle cruising” concept, which features no enforced dress codes, no fixed dining times and a plethora of onboard entertainment and family-friendly activities. Your ship, Norwegian Getaway, combines the most magnificent amenities Norwegian has to offer with unforgettable destinations. Stroll The Waterfront, an innovative, industry-first open-air promenade designed to connect guests with the ocean like no other cruise line. Indulge in 20 dining options, experience the thrill of five water slides, and three levels of action-packed activities in the sports complex. The excitement and entertainment continue with Broadway style musical presentations. Your cruise package on Norwegian Getaway will include your choice of the following amenities (2 for Inside Cabins, Balcony Cabins receive all four): Premium Beverage package (gratuities not included); Specialty Dining package (gratuities not included); Internet package with 250 minutes; or $50 USD Shore Excursion credit.

Tour Itinerary


Day 1

This morning you will depart Ottawa for your trip to New York. You will be overnighting in Manhattan before starting your cruise. You will pack an overnight bag for night as your large checked bag will stay on the coach.


Day 2

This morning the magic begins with a guided tour of New York City. Your local tour guide, a knowledgeable New Yorker, will take you through the city giving you a chance to see some of the fabulous sites that have made this city a cosmopolitan gem. After the tour you’ll be taken to the port for embarkation. Your ship, the Norwegian Bliss, sails today at 3:00pm.


Day 3

Leisurely spent at sea
There are plenty of activities aboard the Norwegian Bliss to entertain everyone or simply relax and enjoy your surroundings.


Day 4

Leisurely spent at sea.


Day 5

San Juan, Puerto Rico
This morning you arrive in San Juan. Founded in 1521 San Juan’s picturesque cobblestone streets, plazas and churches reflect its Spanish heritage. This, the second oldest city in the Americas, boasts fine beaches, lush rainforests, green mountainsides and an imposing fortress.


Day 6

St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands
The town of Charlotte Amalie in the Virgin Islands has one of the most breathtaking harbours in the world. Once home to pirates, today’s visitors find treasures of a different kind. Duty free shopping and beautiful beaches are now the claim to fame of this island paradise.


Day 7

Tortola, British Virgin Islands
Tortola is the largest and most populated of the British Virgin Islands. Here you will be able to swim or stroll the white-sand beaches, explore ancient ruins or try the delectable local cuisine. Shopping is also a big part of life in Tortola.


Day 8

Philipsburg, St Maarten
With an area of only 37 square miles, the island of St. Maarten is the smallest landmass in the world divided between two governments. The southern Dutch half offers casinos, duty free shopping and a unique island culture. The French half offers a subdued sophistication that is also attractive to tourists.


Day 9

Basseterre, St. Kitts
Although founded by the French in 1627, St. Kitts is a very British paradise where cricket and tea are the norm. The dramatic mixed island landscape is rimmed in gold-sand beaches and dotted with well-preserved plantations left over from when the island was covered with sugar cane.


Day 10

Castries, St. Lucia
A mecca for outdoor enthusiasts with thriving coral reefs and rain forest preserves. Explore the world’s only drive-in volcanic crater at Sulfur Springs. Visit the Diamond Botanical Gardens and Falls and the Morne Coubaril Estate.


Day 11

Bridgetown, Barbados
The most British of all the Caribbean islands, games of cricket are as common here as the typical island water sports. Visit the third-oldest Parliament in the entire Commonwealth. Stroll the inviting beaches of Carlisle Bay, tour a rum factory, or visit the historical Garrison area. Bridgetown is the only city outside continental North America that George Washington visited. The George Washington House, where he stayed, is now part of the Garrison Historic Area.


Day 12

St John’s, Antigua
Bask in the grand sight of the city’s skyline, dominated by the white baroque towers of St. John’s Cathedral. Sample local cuisines, visit the Botanical Garden, witness the magnificent Antigua Lighthouse, the historical Fort James and much more as you discover this grand city.


Day 13-15

Leisurely spent at sea.


Day 16

New York to Ottawa- This morning the Bliss will arrive back in New York. After breakfast we will meet as a group and disembark the ship, where we will be met by our motor coach and begin your journey back to Ottawa, with a stop enroute for lunch. You can expect to arrive in Ottawa about 8:00 in the evening.

Cruise itinerary is subject to change by cruise line.


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Portugal- The Algarve

Experience the unique beauty and charm of the Algarve!

Portugal’s Algarve province, with its magnetic Moorish appeal, has become a Mecca for snowbirds trying to escape the harsh reality of winter. It’s also one of Europe’s most picturesque and friendly holiday destinations. The Algarve is what most of us envision the Mediterranean to be. The whitewashed villages cascade into the sea. Cobblestoned streets are lined with outdoor cafes, bistros, wine bars, and markets full of fresh fruits and vegetables. The weather is wonderfully spring like and invigorating.

Your Portugal holiday includes transportation (as selected), accommodation (as selected), local transfers (airport/hotel/airport), and the services of a Travac Tours Director while at your destination.

Early booking is your best guarantee of enjoying this great holiday.

January 10 – April 5, 2025 (12 weeks)

Total selling price including all taxes:

Cerro Mar Atlantico

Double occupancy: $5429 per person ($4579 + taxes of $850).

Single occupancy:  $8379 ($7529 + taxes of $850).

Cerro Mar Garden

Double occupancy:  $6199 per person ($5349 + taxes of $850).

Single occupancy: $9719 ($8869 + taxes of $850).

January 17 – March 29, 2025 (10 weeks)

Total selling price including all taxes:

Cerro Mar Atlantico

Double occupancy: $4569 per person ($3719 + taxes of $850).

Single occupancy:  $7079 ($6229 + taxes of $850).

Cerro Mar Garden

Double occupancy: $5209 per person ($4359 + taxes of $850).

Single occupancy:  $8389 ($7539 + taxes of $850).

January 24- March 22, 2025 (8 weeks)

Total selling price including all taxes:

Cerro Mar Atlantico

Double occupancy:  $4229 per person ($3379 + taxes of $850).

Single occupancy:  $6197 ($5347 + taxes of $850).

Cerro Mar Garden

Double occupancy: $4619 per person ($3769 + taxes of $850).

Single occupancy: $6979 ($6129 + taxes of $850).

January 31- March 15, 2025 (6 weeks)

Total selling price including all taxes:

Cerro Mar Atlantico

Double occupancy: $3849 per person ($2999 + taxes of $850).

Single occupancy:  $5519 ($4669 + taxes of $850).

Cerro Mar Garden

Double occupancy: $4189 per person ($3339 + taxes of $850).

Single occupancy:  $6089 ($5239 + taxes of $850).

February 7- March 15, 2025 (5 weeks)

February 14- March 22, 2025 (5 weeks)

Total selling price including all taxes:

Cerro Mar Atlantico

Double occupancy:  $3569 per person ($2719 + taxes of $850).

Single occupancy:  $4739 ($3889 + taxes of $850).

Cerro Mar Garden

Double occupancy:  $3969 per person ($3119 + taxes of $850).

Single occupancy:  $5639 ($4789 + taxes of $850).

March 2- 31, 2025 (4 weeks)

Total selling price including all taxes:

Cerro Mar Garden

Double occupancy:  $3849 per person ($2999 + taxes of $850).

Single occupancy:  $5179 ($4329 + taxes of $850).

March 2-31, 2025 (4 weeks)

Total selling price including all taxes:

Cerro Mar Atlantico

Double occupancy:  $3639 per person ($2789 + taxes of $850).

Single occupancy:  $4759 ($3909 + taxes of $850).

Cerro Mar Garden

Double occupancy:  $3849 per person ($2999 + taxes of $850).

Single occupancy:  $5179 ($4329 + taxes of $850).

February 7- March 15, 2025 (5 weeks)

Total selling price including all taxes:

Brisasol Hotel Apartments Albufeira

One bedroom, land view

Double occupancy:  $4319 per person ($3469 + taxes of $850).

Single occupancy: $5989  ($5139 + taxes of $850)

Travac is also offering 3 week escapes to the Algarve region this winter.

For more information on our 3 week stay at the Jupiter, please click here.

For more information on our 3 week stay at the Oriental, please click here.

For more information on our 3 week stay at the Wyndham, please click here.

 

Albufeira, Portugal

Hotel Information


Cerro Mar Atlantico/ Cerro Mar Garden

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Rua António Aleixo Albufeira
Albufeira, Portugal

+351 289 590 520


Hotel Brisasol

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
R. do Município 27, 8200-161
Albufeira, Portugal

+351 289 580 420


Eden Resort

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
Loteamento da Quinta da Bolota, Lote 2
Albufeira, Algarve , Portugal
8200-314
+351 289 243 000



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Additional Tours


Travac is also offering fabulous Spain and Portugal combination trips as well as Spain-only trips this winter.

For more information on our Spain and Portugal combination trips, please click here.

For more information on our trips to Spain’s Costa del Sol region, please click here.




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Ontario- Prince Edward County Winery Tour- Countylicious

 

Prince Edward County

November 7-8, 2024

Join Travac on a Gastronomic Tour of The County!

Come and explore Ontario’s newest wine country! Prince Edward County, otherwise known as “The County”, is a rural hotspot with over 40 wineries, a growing craft-beer scene, cider, spirits and fabulous farm to table cuisine.

Prince Edward County is a cultural mosaic of early colonial Canada. Its earliest European settlers were loyalists traveling north from the American Colonies. These early settlers created a culture that remains magnetic to this very day. The simple, laid back lifestyle that is found in the county still resonates through its hills, valleys and waterways.

Travac Tours wants you to follow the Taste Trail with us and discover some of the best food and drink in “The County”. We will be visiting during the county’s Countylicious event, which highlights Prince Edward County’s varied culinary landscape and local producers making farm-to-table fare with special menus. Enjoy your night stay in Picton, the largest community in the county. Explore the small village of shops and farm to table restaurants.

Your 2-day package includes: deluxe motorcoach transportation, 1 night at The Picton Harbour Inn with breakfast, 2 wine tastings, 1 spirts tasting, 1 beer tasting and 1 cider tasting, dinner at Flame + Smith Restaurant for their Countylicious Menu, lunch at Waupoos Estate Winery for their Countylicious Menu, and the services of a Travac Tours Director.

 

Tour Itinerary


Day 1

Begin your adventure by boarding your private motor coach which is departing from Westgate Shopping Center. On route to Prince Edward County with be a pit stop and lunch ($). As we enter the County, we will be making our first winery stop at Sugarbush Vineyards. Here we will try locally made wine. Hop back on the motor coach which will take you to the second stop, Kinsip Fine Spirits. Here we will try craft spirits. Reboard the motor coach which will take you to your hotel in Picton where your Travac Tours Director will help check you in. This evening you will be reboarding the motorcoach which will take you to your included dinner at Flame + Smith Restaurant for their Countylicious Menu.

Overnight: Picton Harbor Inn

Day 2

Start your day with your included breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a relaxing free morning before checking out of your hotel and reboarding your motor coach. Before returning to Ottawa, we will be stopping at Waupoos Estate Winery. To start, we will be enjoying a wine tasting. After enjoying the tasting, we will be having an included lunch from their Countylicious Menu. Following lunch, we will also have a cider tasting at Waupoos. After our time at Waupoos, we will reboard the motor coach and head for the last stop of the tour. Parsons Brewing Company will have local beer for you to try as you enjoy the atmosphere. After this stop reboard the private motor coach which will take you back to Ottawa, on route will be a pit stop and dinner ($).

Itinerary & wineries subject to change.

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Hotel Information


The Picton Harbour Inn

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
33 Bridge Street
Picton, ON
K0K 2T0
613-476-2186



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Ontario- Niagara’s Festival of the Stars and Lights

Festival of Stars and Lights

The winter season in Niagara kicks off in early December with the spectacular and brilliant Festival of Lights celebrations. This, the 36th annual version of the event, has become one of North America’s leading winter attractions bringing in visitors from all over the world.

To enhance your visit to the Festival of Stars and Lights Travac has booked platinum seats for the hottest shows in town, Crystal Gayle and Daniel O’Donnell and Mary Duff.

Your Niagara experience includes round trip transportation via private chartered coach, two nights at the Sheraton Falls View in Niagara Falls, two breakfasts, two dinners, platinum seating (best available seating) for Crystal Gayle and Daniel O’Donnell and Mary Duff, a visit to Niagara on the Lake with time for shopping, a driving tour of the Niagara Festival route at night and the services of a Travac Tours Director.

Crystal Gayle is in a class of her own with songs such as “Don’t it make my Brown Eyes Blue, Talking in your Sleep” and so many more.

Daniel O’Donnell is an Irish singer who has become a household name in both Britain and Ireland In 2012, he became the first artist to have a different album in the British charts every year for 25 consecutive years. His shows in Canada always sell out.

Coming Fall 2022- check back soon for dates and pricing!

Tour Itinerary


Day 1

This morning you will depart Westgate Shopping Centre on your journey to Niagara. A lunch stop will be made on your journey to Niagara Falls. Expect to arrive in the late afternoon. Your hotel is the Four Point by Sheraton Fallsview in the heart of Niagara Falls. Your Travac Tours Director will advise you of your departure time for dinner. After dinner, you will be taken to your first show, the Crystal Gayle. (D)


Day 2

Your morning will be free. The Sheraton Fallsview is perfectly located close to the falls and to shopping. After lunch, you will depart for the Daniel O’Donnell and Mary Duff. You will enjoy “platinum seating” for the show. This evening you will have a chance to enjoy the spectacular lighting that has become a trademark to the Niagara Falls Christmas season. (B,D)


Day 3

Before heading back to Ottawa we will stop in Niagara- on- the- Lake with free time to explore this quaint colonial village. We will then make our way back to Ottawa. Expect to arrive in the early evening. (B)


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Hotel Information


Four points by Sheraton Niagara Fallsview

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
6455 Fallsview Blvd
Niagara Falls, ON
L2G 3V9
(905) 374-4445



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Grand European with Viking Cruises- 2022 & 2023

Viking Cruise

 

Dates and pricing for 2022 and 2023:

 

August 14-29, 2022:

Category E-Riverview $6,799.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only

Category D-French Balcony $9,049.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only

Category C-French Balcony $9,449.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only

Category B-Veranda $10,149.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only

Other cabin category costs available on request.

 

July 26- August 10, 2023:

Category E-Riverview $6,549.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only

Category D-French Balcony $8,649.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only

Category C-French Balcony $8,999.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only

Category B-Veranda $9,699.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only

Other cabin category costs available on request.

 

September 24- October 9, 2023:

Category E-Riverview $7,249.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only

Category D-French Balcony $9,749.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only

Category C-French Balcony $10,149.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only

Category B-Veranda $10,999.00 per person based on double occupancy cruise only

Other cabin category costs available on request.

Tour Itinerary


Day 1

Depart Ottawa on your scheduled flight(s) to Budapest. Dinner and a light breakfast are served onboard. (D)

Day 2

Budapest, Hungary

Arrive in Budapest, then transfer to your ship. After boarding, the afternoon is yours to relax or explore the city on your own. After boarding, the afternoon is yours to relax or do a bit of exploring. Tonight, return to your ship for a traditional Hungarian dinner. (D)

Day 3

Budapest, Hungary

Today we visit highlights of the hilly Buda and cosmopolitan Pest sides of the city, starting with Pest’s National Opera House and historic Heroes’ Square. In Buda, walk along Castle Hill to Fishermen’s Bastion and Matthias Church. Enjoy lunch on board your ship; the rest of the day is yours to explore the city. You may choose to join us on an optional excursion to experience the thermal springs, restorative natural spas whose waters locals have bathed in for centuries. Or, perhaps select another of our optional excursions designed to allow you to delve deeper into the history, culture and cuisine of this fascinating city. Return to your ship for dinner and evening departure. (B, L, D)

Day 4

Vienna, Austria

Enjoy a day of scenic cruising along the beautiful Danube toward Vienna. As we sail, perhaps join this morning’s German language lesson to learn a few key words and phrases. You may also choose to attend an afternoon presentation on Viennese coffee houses. We arrive early this evening. After dinner, relax or enjoy an optional classical concert. (B, L, D)

Day 5

Vienna, Austria

Today we tour the Austrian capital of Vienna. Ride along the Ringstrasse, which replaced the city walls in the mid-19th century. See some of the city’s baroque architecture, including the world-famous Opera House, St. Stephen’s Cathedral and Hofburg Palace. Return to your ship for lunch. The rest of the day is yours to further explore. As always, your Program Director can help you plan your free time. Alternately, you may wish to join us on one of the day’s optional excursions, perhaps touring Schönbrunn Palace, the “Versailles of Vienna,” visiting the Spanish Riding School’s famed Lipizzaner stallions, or celebrating a local tradition this evening at a high-spirited Heurigen dinner. (B, L, D)

Day 6

Melk, Austria

Today, visit the abbey at Melk, a 900-year-old Benedictine monastery featuring Austria’s finest Italian baroque architecture. See its wonderful frescoes and admire the comprehensive collection of medieval manuscripts in its library. Rejoin your ship and cruise through dinner. (B, L, D)

Day 7

Passau, Germany

Arrive this morning in Passau, at the confluence of the Inn, Ilz and Danube Rivers. Your guided walk along the town’s narrow streets takes you through Old Town and past traditional patrician houses. Admire the New Bishop’s Residence and visit the impressive baroque St. Stephen’s Cathedral with its ornate interior. Inside, you are treated to a special concert played on the 17,000-pipe organ, considered Europe’s largest church organ.† Enjoy lunch on board your ship, and return to the city for further exploration on your own before departing. Alternately, set out this morning with your guide to enjoy a full-day optional tour of picturesque Salzburg, the birthplace of Mozart and setting of The Sound of Music. We cruise through the night. (B, L, D)

Day 8

Regensburg, Germany

Arrive in Regensburg after breakfast and tour this wonderfully preserved medieval city, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, including structures dating back to Roman times. Discover many 13th- and 14th-century patrician houses and see the splendid St. Peter’s Cathedral. During free time, visit the Alte Würstküche (Old Sausage Kitchen), Germany’s oldest restaurant. Alternately, you may choose to disembark this morning and drive with your guide to Munich for an optional full-day tour of this cultural and historic city, rejoining your ship before our evening departure. Cruise through dinner. (B, L, D)

Day 9

Nuremberg, Germany

Cruise the Main–Danube Canal this morning. Or, instead, disembark in Roth for a short drive to Nuremberg and use your free time to explore until lunchtime. After lunch, venture out on a tour of the city. Visit the ruins of Zeppelin Field, the Nazi parade grounds of the 1930s, and see the Palace of Justice, site of the infamous Nuremberg Trials. See the Old Town area as you walk past the Albrecht Dürer House and Main Market Square. Alternately, you may choose to join an optional afternoon World War II tour including the illuminating Documentation Center. Dinner is served on board your ship before we depart late this evening. (B, L, D)

Day 10

Bamburg, Germany

Continue along the Main–Danube Canal this morning, arriving in Bamberg in early afternoon. Enjoy a tour of Bamberg, with its medieval city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Your walking tour includes a visit to the magnificent 11th-century cathedral, reworked in late Romanesque style in the 13th century, and the picturesque city hall built on a tiny island in the middle of a river. Take some free time to enjoy Bamberg and sample some of the town’s distinctive smoke-flavored beer before returning on board. (B, L, D)

Day 11

Würzburg, Germany

Today, enjoy an onboard lunch, then tour Würzburg’s Bishops’ Residenz, one of Germany’s largest and most ornate baroque palaces and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Or, you may choose to disembark this morning to experience an optional full-day journey along Germany’s picturesque “Romantic Road” to Rothenburg, with its turreted city wall and impressive Gothic and baroque architecture. Upon returning to Würzburg, enjoy a tour of the Bishops’ Residenz before rejoining your ship for dinner and an evening glassblowing demonstration. (B, L, D)

Day 12

Wertheim, Germany

Wertheim is located at the confluence of the Main and Tauber Rivers. During your morning walking tour, experience life in a typical small German town. Stop in a bakery and a butcher shop, and learn about Wertheim’s glassblowing tradition. Enjoy free time to explore before returning to your ship for lunch. Alternately, depart this morning on an all-day optional excursion that offers a rare glimpse into noble life, enjoying Privileged Access visits to two very different castles: Schloss Mespelbrunn and Schloss Löwenstein. (B, L, D)

Day 13

Koblenz, Germany

Today, we cruise past hilltop castles along the Rhine; this stunning stretch of the river is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Be sure to keep an eye out for the Lorelei Rock, which marks the river’s narrowest point; the rock is named after a legendary Rhine Maiden who lured sailors to their demise. This afternoon, we’ll stop to visit Marksburg Castle, the only Rhine fortress never destroyed. Rejoin your ship in Koblenz and dine on board. (B, L, D)

Day 14

Cologne, Germany

Arrive in Cologne during breakfast, then disembark for a tour of Germany’s fourth largest city. Stroll through Old Town past St. Martin’s Church and visit the Dom, Germany’s largest cathedral and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Spend your free time enjoying Cologne’s atmospheric waterfront, or perhaps join an optional excursion on which you will ascend to the Dom’s roof for up-close views of the cathedral’s architecture and bird’s-eye vistas of Cologne. Afterward, return on board for dinner. Alternately, you may set off on an optional excursion to explore Cologne’s spirited beer culture, sampling Kölsch, a light, crisp beer brewed only in Cologne, and enjoying a brauhaus dinner. After, return to your ship for a late-evening departure. (B, L, D)

Day 15

Kinderdijk, The Netherlands

We sail along the Rhine during the morning hours. Admire scenic views and enjoy a morning of enjoyable Dutch diversions: sample Dutch cheeses and jenever, a distilled juniper liquor, and take in a culturally enriching presentation on the Dutch Golden Age. This afternoon, your ship arrives in Kinderdijk, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Disembark for an afternoon tour of this ingenious network of windmills and other flood management devices. You learn why the windmills were built and see how they work, plus you enter a working windmill for a tour of its mechanisms and living quarters. Board your ship for departure and dinner. Arrive in Amsterdam around midnight. (B, L, D)

Day 16

After breakfast, disembark and proceed to the airport for your return flight.

*Itinerary always subject to change*

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Alaska Cruise

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One of the great adventures on the planet is an Alaskan cruise. There are plenty of reasons why. The sheer magnificence of Alaska and the Inside Passage is captivating and awe inspiring. Its beauty has drawn poets and adventurers; sailors and gold seekers and more recently tourists from around the world.

Join us as we venture north to Anchorage for a 10 day odyssey of discovery including a superb Alaskan cruise through the Inside Passage.

Set sail from the quaint town of Whittier and prepare to experience all the beauty and majesty of the Alaskan wilderness. Get up close and personal with the gigantic Hubbard Glacier, see humpback whales off of Icy Strait Point, and ride a jet-powered catamaran in Ketchikan. (optional)

Tour Itinerary


Day 1

Your Alaskan adventure begins with a flight to Anchorage. Upon your arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. The balance of your day will be free.


Day 2

This morning you will have a chance to visit the Alaska Native Heritage Center. The Alaska Native Heritage Center, a renowned cultural center and museum in Anchorage, is an exciting place where all people can come to expand their understanding of Alaska’s indigenous people. After your visit you will have time to enjoy Anchorage.


Day 3

This afternoon you will make your way to Whittier. Whittier is a quaint town located on the western side of Prince William Sound. The town was named after the great American poet John Greenleaf Whittier. Tourists flock here for fishing and hunting as the region’s wildlife is rich and vast. You will board your cruise ship, the Norwegian Sun in the late afternoon.


Day 4

Your visit today will be to the Hubbard Glacier. Get up close and personal with the gigantic Hubbard Glacier, North America’s largest tidewater glacier. Its 1350 square miles of blue ice and one of the most active in Alaska.


Day 5

Your ship today will be travelling to Icy Strait Point. The Icy Strait Point experience combines authentic regional culture with incredible natural beauty. Enjoy Tlingit dancing and art. You can also get closer than

you’d ever imagine to humpback whales and brown bears in the wild. Work up a wilderness hunger and satisfy it with fresh Dungeness crab.


Day 6

Juneau has been called “Alaska’s peak experience,” certainly due in part to its unparalleled glacier viewing from such places as Tracy Arm Fjord, the Juneau Ice Fields and Glacier Bay National Park. Kayak up one of the area’s many protected waterways, go flightseeing, tour historic downtown or try your hand at panning for gold. The majestic Mendenhall Glacier lies nearly 12 miles outside Juneau, a worthwhile treck.


Day 7

No trip to Alaska is complete without a visit to Skagway. In a single year from 1896 to 1897, this remote town along the Inside Passage grew from a few tents to a city of 20,000 gold seekers. Today, travelers come in search of other riches – to experience yesteryear along Skagway’s charming boardwalk lined with buildings that replicate those Gold Rush days.


Day 8

From Skagway you will make your way to Ketchikan. Its Tlingit Indian name, Kach Khanna, means “spread wings of the eagle.” Chances are you’ll see one of these magnificent birds perched atop a Sitka tree. Thanks to its abundant rainfall, Ketchikan is surrounded by some of the world’s most lush wilderness.


Day 9

Cruising the Inside Passage is an essential experience when taking a cruise to Alaska. Get ready for amazing views and wildlife like nowhere else as you sail through the islands of Alaska’s Inside Passage. Kayaking, glacier walking, hiking and birding are just a few of the unforgettable activities you can enjoy here.


Day 10

Positioned between the snow-dusted North Shore Mountains and the rich, blue waters of the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver blends big-city sophistication with small-town charm. Don’t miss Queen Elizabeth Park – a 130-acre civic arboretum accented with sculptures by modern artist Henry Moore. Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking. Your host will fill you in on all the details.

 

This is Norwegians Onboard smoking policy. This policy is subject to change without notice.

Norweigan Smoking Policy

Guests may smoke only in designated areas* as follows:

Staterooms

 

Guests are not permitted to smoke cigarettes, cigars or pipes in staterooms or on stateroom balconies. Guests who smoke in staterooms or on the stateroom balconies will be assessed a cleaning fee of US$250 per stateroom.

 

Public Spaces

 

Cigarette smoking in the casino is limited to players and is permitted where ashtrays and appropriate signage are displayed. Cigarette, cigar and pipe smoking are permitted in enclosed cigar bars, available on select Norwegian ships. On Norwegian Getaway and Norwegian Breakaway, smoking cigarettes on The Waterfront is permitted on the starboard side where ashtrays and appropriate signage are displayed.

 *Electronic cigarettes are not permitted in public areas where there is a no smoking policy enforced


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The Road to Yellowstone

Mt Rushmore

It is a once in a lifetime adventure, an escapade into the plains and mountains of the old west. Travac’s “Road to Yellowstone Tour” starts in Denver and follows a path through some of the most iconic sites in American folklore legend and history. You’ll visit Mt Rushmore in Rapid City, the Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, the Badlands, Deadwood, Devils Tower and Yellowstone National Park. While in Yellowstone, you will marvel at “Geyser Country” and its prime attraction “Old Faithful”.

For booking information, contact Travac Tours at the westgate Mall, 1309 Carling Avenue in Ottawa at (613) 728-1934. You may also visit us online at www.travactours.com

Tour Itinerary


Day 1: Ottawa-Denver

Your holiday begins with your flights to Denver.  Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel.  The balance of the day will be at your leisure.


Day 2: Denver-Rapid City

Leaving Denver, you will make your way to Rapid City. Along the way we’ll make a stop at Hot Springs. The Mammoth Site in Hot Springs is the world’s largest mammoth research facility. You will be able to tour an active paleontological dig site and view ice age fossils that are exhibited as they were found. An authentic western dinner at the Circle B Chuckwagon Ranch is included tonight.


Day 3: Rapid City

After breakfast you will be joined by a professional local guide for a visit to Mt. Rushmore National Memorial. Your guide will explain the history of this monument and the people behind its development. Your guide will also take you to visit The Crazy Horse Memorial, the largest memorial of its type in North America. In the afternoon you will visit Custer State Park famous for its granite spires and buffalo herds. In the evening you will return to Mt. Rushmore for the spectacular lighting ceremony of its renowned mountain face.


Day 4: Rapid City-Deadwood

Today will lead you into the heart of gold country in the black hills. You will learn about how the gold was discovered and the unique process for refining the gold into Jewelry. You will have ample time to stroll the main street of Rapid City and enjoy it ambiance before you head to the old west town of Deadwood, resting place of some of the west’s most iconic characters such as Wild Bill Hickock, Calamity Jane, and Potato Creek Johnny. Your journey will also include a trip to Tatanka. Tatanka is home of the world’s third largest bronze sculpture. It tells the story of the more than 60 million bison that once roamed the Great Plains and the lifestyle of the American Indians that lived in the area.


Day 5: Deadwood-Cody

From Deadwood you will head to the Devil’s Tower National Monument. This 1267 foor tower is the core of a volcano that has been exposed after millions of years of erosion. It is famous as a backdrop to the 1977 film “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” After a short, optional trek around the monument (under 2 km ) we will start our journey to Cody. Traveling through Sundance and Buffalo (lunch stop) we reach our final destination of Cody. After we check into the hotel, we can then stroll the main street with for dinner and the evening on our own.

Devil's Tower


Day 6: Cody

After breakfast you will begin your journey into the Bighorn Mountains with a stop at Shell Falls in Bighorn National Forest. You will then enter Yellowstone National Park, the world’s first and one of the largest national parks in the world. Your visit through the park will include several stops and photo opportunities.


Day 7: Cody

Our full day in Yellowstone Park will begin with a visit to Yellowstone Lake. From Yellowstone Lake you will then visit and enjoy the magnificent views of the “Grand Canyon of Yellowstone” in the canyon district. It will then be on to “Mammoth Country” to view the spectacular Mammoth Hot Springs. These springs were created by the long time build up of minerals.

Yellowstone


Day 8: Jackson Hole

Your adventure at Yellowstone continues with a visit to “Geyser Country”. Here you will have a chance to see and marvel at Old Faithful , which erupts every 80 minutes. You then travel south to Grand Teton National Park. The park is named after Grand Teton which at 13,770 ft is the highest mountain in the Teton mountain range. This glaciated mountain range is composed by a series of “horns” making the Tetons a textbook example of alpine topography. It is also considered one of the most beautiful

parts of the Rockies and is a photographer’s dream. We spend our last night in this rugged country at historic Jackson Hole.


Day 9: Jackson-Salt Lake City

After breakfast you will make your way to Salt Lake City travelling through Wyoming, Idaho and Utah. Salt Lake lies in a mountain valley with the Wasatch Range to the east and north. The Oquirrh Mountains border the western edge of the valley. While in Salt Lake you will enjoy a tour including the Great Salt Lake, the State Capitol, Temple Square and the Brigham Young Statue.


Day 10: Salt Lake City

Your day will be at leisure in Salt Lake City and you will never run out of things to do. You may wish to spend some time at Temple Square, visit the Olympic sites or possibly take a carriage ride. If you want to include a cultural experience that is uniquely Salt Lake, add some genealogy to your vacation. Experts at the Family Search Center will be happy to start you on your road to discovery. Shopping is always an option and the shopping is terrific.

Salt Lake City


Day 11: Salt Lake City-Ottawa

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your return flights back to Ottawa.

 

Please note that travel times are approximate and will fluctuate with traffic conditions. Travel times do not include time allocated for sightseeing stops.


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New York City- Girls Just Want To Have Fun, New York Edition

Tour Itinerary


Day 1

Be at Westgate Mall by 6:00 am at the latest.  Mauri will check your ID and give you luggage tags.  At 6:30 am the bus will depart Westgate Shopping Centre.  A lunch stop will be made en route.  At approximately 4:00 pm you will arrive at the Hilton New York- 1335 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY.  Phone: (212) 586-7000.  We will meet in the front lobby 30 minutes after our arrival for a walking tour to Times Square.  Dinner is planned for this evening (additional cost and signup in advance required) at Rino Trattoria.


Day 2

At 8:30am you depart your hotel for the city tour of New York. Your New York step on guide will provide you with a general orientation of this great city. The tour will take you to many parts of Manhattan, including: Harlem, Chinatown, Soho, Little Italy, the Garment District, Greenwich Village and the Empire State Building.  Stops will allow you to view Central Park and Ground Zero. We will also make our way to the Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Lincoln Center. At 12:30pm the tour will finish at the hotel. Your afternoon from this point onwards will be free. We suggest a visit to one of Manhattan’s great museums, such as the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Founded in 1870, the museum now comprises of over 236 galleries with over a million artifacts.


Day 3

This is a free day in New York to explore on your own. 

Some suggestions are shopping on Canal Street or 5th Ave, viewing the city from the top of the Empire State Building, lunch in Little Italy, visiting the World Trade Centre Memorial Site or taking a horse and buggy ride in Central Park.  Take advantage of 1/2 price theatre tickets at Times Square for a matinee show.

OR

7:30 am (must have good shoes):  This morning join Mauri for an active walk in Central Park.  Time will be given back at the hotel to freshen up, then we are also off to Chinatown.  Time for shopping, then lunch in Little Italy (at your own cost).  We will also walk the Brooklyn Bridge, weather permitting.


Day 4

10:00 am the bus will depart the Hilton New York, driving one hour to Premium Outlet Shopping in Tannersville, PA.  Please ensure that you have paid for all incidental charges with the hotel before boarding the bus.  There will be plenty of free time to shop and have lunch.  Depart shopping at 2:00 pm.  En route we will stop for dinner and at the Duty Free store.  At approximately 10:30 pm, the bus will arrive at Westgate Shopping Centre.

 

Itenerary Subject to Change.


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Hotel Information


Hilton New York

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
1335 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY
10019
(212) 586-7000



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Ontario- Agawa Canyon, Mackinac Island and Frankenmuth

Agawa Train

Coming soon- check back soon for dates and pricing!

Tour Itinerary


Day 1

This morning you will depart Westgate Shopping Centre for Sault Ste. Marie. Along the way we will make a stop in Sudbury for a chance to view the Big Nickel. You will arrive in Sault Ste. Marie in time for dinner. There are several options for dinner close to the hotel.


Day 2

This morning you will depart your hotel for the Algoma Central Railway Terminal and your trip to the Agawa Canyon. Your lunch is included aboard the train. Your trip will take you 114 miles north into the forests and hill of the Canadian Shield. Upon reaching the observation point you will have a chance to get off the train and enjoy the spectacular views. The train will have you back to Sault St. Marie in time for dinner.


Day 3

Following breakfast, you will depart for Michigan. Shortly after crossing the border you’ll board the ferry and head to Mackinac Island. Mackinac Island is world famous both as a historical site and as a movie location. There are no cars allowed on Mackinac Island, but the options on the island are limitless. You can rent a bicycle built for two or take a carriage ride to discover the island’s secrets. You can also visit its iconic landmark the Grand Hotel for afternoon tea. You depart Mackinac Island in the late afternoon arriving at your hotel in time for dinner.


Day 4

After breakfast, you will make your way to Frankenmuth. Your scenic drive to Frankenmuth will take you by many of the lighthouses that dot the horizon on Lake Huron. You will have a chance to visit the Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center in Alpena Michigan before arriving in Frankenmuth, the most visited spot in Michigan. It is famous for its Bavarian architecture and its large Christmas store. Bronner’s Christmas wonderland is the size of 5 ½ football fields with a Christmas inventory to match. You will tour Frankenmuth. After the tour you will have free time to shop and enjoy this festive village.


Day 5

After breakfast, you will begin your journey back to Ottawa. Expect to arrive in Ottawa in time for dinner.

Itinerary Subject to Change
While we at Travac do not stress a tipping policy, any gratuities provided to your Travac Tours Director, driver and local guides are greatly appreciated.


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Hotel Information


Algoma's Water Tower Inn & Suites Sault Ste Marie -or similar


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
360 Great Northern Rd
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
P6B 4Z7



Holiday Inn Express Mackinaw City -or similar



Hotel Address
364 Louvigny Drive
Mackinaw City, MI
04970



Bavarian Inn Lodge Frankenmuth -or similar



Hotel Address
1 Covered Bridge Ln
Frankenmuth, MI
48734




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Philadelphia Flower Show

Longwood Gardens

The Philadelphia Flower Show and Longwood Gardens

DISCOVER PHILADELPHIA featuring:

· The Philadelphia Flower Show

· Longwood Gardens

· Barnes Foundation

March 4-8 2025

Our annual trip to the Philadelphia Flower Show now includes an extra day to discover Philadelphia.

The Philadelphia Flower is the world’s oldest and largest indoor flower show, attracting more than 260,000 people annually. The show features large-scale gardens, elaborate landscapes, and over-the-top floral creations. Visitors to the PHS Philadelphia Flower Show are treated to fabulous design, live entertainment, gardening how-to workshops and lectures by experts. During your stay you will also visit Longwood Gardens. Longwood Gardens is one of the world’s premier horticultural destinations. In spring, we experience the dazzling world of orchids as the Conservatory is transformed into a lush oasis showcasing the divas of the plant world. Longwood’s Conservatory is one of the world’s great greenhouse structures. It shelters 20 indoor gardens and 5,500 types of plants. We also allow plenty of time to stroll the outside gardens (over 1,000 acres) and tour the DuPont House.

A trip to Philadelphia would not be complete unless you talked about ART.

The centrepiece of any art tour to Philadelphia is a visit to the magnificent Barnes Foundation. The Barnes Foundation houses one of the most important private art collections in the world. 181 Renoirs, 69 Cezannes, 46 Picassos, 59 Matisse, 21 Soutines, as well as innumerable Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works adorn its walls. It has been estimated that the Barnes collection is worth as much as 30 billion dollars. This astounding collection is considered to be arguably the best in the world.

An optional visit to the Philadelphia Museum of Art will also be available.

To complete your discovery of Philadelphia, Travac is including a guided walking tour of the Historic District.

 

Tour Itinerary


Day 1

At 6:30am the bus departs from Westgate Shopping Centre. A lunch stop will be made en-route. Your drive will take you through New York and Pennsylvania to Philadelphia. Expect to arrive at your downtown hotel at 5:00pm. Your hotel for the next 4 nights is the Warwick Rittenhouse Square.

Day 2

This morning, we will be joined by a local guide for a 4 hour city tour of Philadelphia. Your afternoon will be free to explore the many museums and sights of the city. Your Travac Tours Director will have ideas to fill your afternoon.

Day 3

This morning you will depart for the Convention Center and the Philadelphia Flower Show. The show starts at 10am today. Philadelphia Flower Show is the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event and features stunning displays by the world’s premier floral and landscape designers. You will have the full morning to enjoy the show. Tickets will be handed out on the coach.

We will depart the Flower Show mid day for the Barnes Institute. Your visit to the Barnes will include a self-guided tour with audio sets. There are no restrictions on how long you may stay, but once you leave the facility you may not re-enter. Our coach will provide shuttle service to the hotel or back to the flower show. Times for the shuttle will be provided by your Travac Tours Director.

Day 4

This morning, we depart from the hotel for our trip to the Brandywine Valley and our guided tour of Longwood Gardens. After lunch at their café (at your own expense) we will board the coach for our journey back to Philadelphia. There are several museums in the downtown core that are worth a visit and your Travac Tours Director will be happy to give you directions to these museums.

Day 5

Our departure this morning will be at 9:00am. A lunch stop will be made en-route, as well as a stop at Duty Free. Expect to arrive at the Westgate Shopping Centre at approximately 6:30pm.

Itinerary subject to change.

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Hotel Information


Warwick Rittenhouse Square

Hotel website


Hotel Rating

Hotel Address
220 S 17th St
Philadelphia, PA
19103
(215) 735-6000



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