Royal Caribbean Cruise from San Juan

Royal Caribbean Cruise from San Juan May 5 -10, 2018

Special Once a Year Rate! $899 – Deluxe Balcony (mid-ship) Stateroom Full payment due at time of booking On this one-time sailing route, you’ll depart from San Juan and visit St. Maarten & enjoy three relaxing days at sea. The ‘Adventure of the Seas’ is one of Royal Caribbean’s most popular and highly rated vessels – and the best part? NO PASSPORTS REQUIRED! Bon Voyage!

Day1 – Fly to San Juan, Board ‘Adventure of the Seas’, Enjoy the Day in San Juan. Ship sails at 8:30pm Day2 – St. Maarten, 8:00am – 6:00pm Day3 – At Sea enjoying the beautiful, ‘Adventure of the Seas’ Cruise Liner Day4 – At Sea enjoying the beautiful, ‘Adventure of the Seas’ Cruise Liner Day5 – At Sea enjoying the beautiful, ‘Adventure of the Seas’ Cruise Liner Day6 – Arrival in Bayonne, NJ. Return home via Bus

Included Features:

• Roundtrip bus to Newark Int’l Airport
• One way non-stop flight from Newark to San Juan
• Transfer from San Juan Airport to Adventure of the Seas
• 5-night cruise aboard the Adventure of the Seas
• All meals, entertainment on board
• Port taxes & gov’t fees
• One way bus transfer from Bayonne, NJ to home

Coordinated by: JOHN MADDEN/TRAVEL WORLD 570-342-5790

Featuring the beautifully accommodating ‘Explorer of the Seas’ August 23 – 31

Inside, Oceanview and Balcony Rooms Available, starting from. $1,995 pp Deposit of $250 due at booking Plan to join us as we travel to Seattle, WA and sail on a 1-week Cruise to Alaska! We sail Alaska’s Inside Passage, a narrow waterway surrounded by 1000-foot icy cliffs. We visit Juneau, the capital of Alaska, then it’s off to Skagway, the ‘Gold Rush Town’. We then visit the awe-inspiring Tracy Arms Fjord Glacier, home to the twin Sawer Glaciers, waterfalls & wildlife. Our last stop before our return is in Victoria British Columbia, and then back to Seattle, WA for a city tour. Coordinated by: JOHN MADDEN/TRAVEL WORLD 570-342-5790 Day1 – Fly to Seattle, WA, board ‘Explorer of the Seas’. Ship sails at 4:00pm Day2 – Cruise up the American/Canadian West Coast to the Alaskan Inside Passage Day3 – At Sea, enjoying the beautiful Alaskan Glaciers. Arrive at Juneau, Alaska. Day4 – Cruise to Skagway, Alaska and explore the ‘Gold Rush’ Town Day5 – Cruise to the amazing Tracy Arm Fjords Glacier Day6 – At Sea, enjoying the beautiful cruise liner, ‘Explorer of the Seas’ Day7 – Cruise to Victoria, British Columbia Day8 – Back in Seattle,WA for a city tour and a beautiful view of the infamous Space Needle. Flight back to Newark, NJ. Included Features:

• Roundtrip transportation from SCR/WB to Newark Airport
• Non-stop flights via United Airlines from Newark
• 7 nights aboard Royal Caribbean’s ‘Explorer of the Seas’
• Pre-nite in Seattle at Warwick Hotel with City Tour on Return
• All meals and Entertainment on board
• All taxes, port charges and transfers included

Coordinated by: JOHN MADDEN/TRAVEL WORLD 570-342-5790

Aboard the beautiful ‘Anthem of the Seas’ October 28 – November 4, 2017

• Iside Cabin – $899pp (dbl.occ)
• Ocean View – $999pp (dbl.occ)
• Balcony – $1099pp (dbl.occ)

Special Group Pricing Available upon request Enjoy a 7 night Royal Caribbean Bahamas Cruise aboard the spectacular ‘Anthem of the Seas’ vessel, with all meals, entertainment, port taxes and fees included. Round trip transportation from Scranton and Wilkes-Barre to Bayonne, NJ Pier – No Flying!

Day 1 – Arrive at Cape Liberty New Jersey and board the ‘Anthem of the Seas’ for departure.

Day 2 – Cruise down the United States East Coast and enjoy the full range of a premier Royal Caribbean Cruise.

Day 3 – Arrive at Orlando, Fl Port Canaveral

Day 4 – Cruise to the beautiful private Island of Cococay, Bahamas.

Day 5 – Cruise to the Capitol of the Bahamas, Nassau, hosting breathtaking blue waters and sandy beaches alongside a bustling tourist friendly city. A very popular place for snorkeling and diving to view the coral reefs just offshore.

Day 6 – Open seas cruising.

Day 7 – Cruise back to Cape Liberty, New Jersey.

  Included Features:

• Roundtrip transportation from Scranton and Wilkes-Barre to Cape Liberty Pier New Jersey
• 7-night Bahamas cruise aboard the beautiful ‘Anthem of the Seas’
• All meals & entertainment on board
• Port taxes and government fees included in price

Coordinated by: JOHN MADDEN/TRAVEL WORLD 570-342-5790

Great Hotels! Also Features: Roundtrip motorcoach to Newark Int’l Airport – Roundtrip Non-Stop Flights via United Airlines to Italy – Private deluxe motor coach throughout – Six (6) nights first class category hotels – Buffet breakfast daily – Dinners as indicated with ¼ lt. wine and table water – Tour Manager throughout – Whisper phones – Step-on guides where applicable – Wine tasting with light dinner May 06 Day 01 Wednesday, May 03 Motorcoach from WB & SCR to Newark. Depart Newark to Milan, Italy with UA 19 @ 635 p.m. Day 02 Thursday, May 04 Morning arrival at Milan’s Malpensa airport @ 0840. After meeting your tour manager transfer with your private deluxe motor coach (3hr.drive) along the glorious Mediterranean Coast with lunch stop en route ( on your own). Continue to Pisa the ancient university town near the mouth of the Arno River with its glorious seafaring past and Galileo’s birthplace. Visit the Piazza dei Miracoli, the Bell Tower known throughout the world as the leaning Tower of Pisa, the Cathedral – one of the most beautiful examples of Italian architecture and the Baptistery. Continue for a leisurely drive to Montecatini -Terme. Welcome dinner at your hotel. Day 03 Friday, May 05 Morning excursion to Florence – the “Cradle of the Renaissance”. Your guided city tour includes entrance to the Academia featuring Michelangelo’s original David, the Cathedral with its immense cupola by Brunelleschi, the Bell Tower by Giotto, the “Door of Paradise” by Ghiberti, Cellini’s Perseus and Neptune Fountain. Afterwards time to shop and explore this great city on your own. Dinner in your hotel. Day 04 Saturday, May 06 Full day excursion to Siena, a perfectly preserved medieval city with many signs of its greatness. See the world renowned shell-shaped Piazza del Campo, Palazzo Pubblico with its tall slender Mangia Tower, the Piazza del Duomo and the tall marble Cathedral, one of the most remarkable example of Italian Gothic architecture. Continue to San Gimignano, a charming medieval town perched on a hilltop in the heart of Tuscany. Afterwards stop for a private wine tasting with 14 selected regional wines and light Tuscan dinner of salami and cheese, bruschetta, ribollita with cantuccini in nearby Tenuta Torciano www.torciano.com Returning late to your hotel. Day 05 Sunday, May 07 Early morning departure to the eternal city of Rome built on 7 hills in the middle of an undulating plain. The marble city was created by Augustus and, according to legend, was founded by Romulus in 753 B.C. and by many considered the cradle of Western Civilization and the heart of Catholicism. Upon arrival enjoy a guided panorama city tour including the Colosseum, the Monument of Victor Emanuel, the Forum and other historical highlights. Dinner in your hotel. Day 06 Monday, May 08 Morning transfer for a guided tour to the Vatican Museum, a group of impressive edifices with hundreds of rooms, halls, galleries, libraries and chapels overflowing with art treasures; the most beautiful of which is the overwhelming Sistine Chapel – seat of the Conclave for the election of the Pope and Michelangelo’s masterpiece. Afterwards visit St.Peter’s Basilica with Michelangelo’s Pieta. Remainder of the day at leisure for individual activities. Dinner on your own. Day 07 Tuesday, May 09 Day at leisure for individual activities or additional touring. Farewell dinner in a local ristorante. Day 08 Wednesday, May 10 Morning transfer to Rome airport for UA 41 flight departing @ 0955 for Newark. Motorcoach return from Newark to WB & SCR. Included features:

• Roundtrip motorcoach from Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to Newark Int’l Airport
• Roundtrip Non-Stop Flights via United Airlines to Italy
• Private deluxe motor coach throughout with emergency facility
• Six (6) nights first class category hotels with private facilities based on double occupancy
• Buffet breakfast daily
• Dinners as indicated with ¼ lt. wine and table water
• Tour Manager throughout – Nicola Tozzi
• Whisper phones
• Step-on guides where applicable
• Wine tasting with light dinner May 06
• All sightseeing and admissions as indicated in itinerary subject to change for local conditions
• Porterage for one (1) piece of luggage per person at hotels only
• All local taxes, service charges and road tolls

Suggested Hotels: May 04-07 Montecatini Grand Hotel Tamerici e Principe www.hoteltamerici.it May 07-10 Rome Hotel Palatino www.hotelpalatino.com Coordinated by: JOHN MADDEN/TRAVELWORLD 570-342-5790

Featuring the Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrews, Sterling Castle, Loch Lamond, Highlands & much more!

The ideal introduction to Scotland! Stay right on the Royal Mile in the perfectly located Ibis South Bridge Hotel. You’ll discover Scotland’s vibrant capitol and majestic scenery, not to mention all of the amazing attractions, without the summer season crowds!

$1895 pp/dbl.occ
deposit of $350 pp to confirm

Fly from Stewart Airport in Newburgh, NY via Norwegian Airlines! Avoid the big city airports!

Included Features

• Roundtrip motorcoach from Scranton & Wilkes-Barre to Newburgh, NY
• Roundtrip airfare (non-stop) from Stewart Airport in Newburgh, NY to Edinburgh, Scotland
• 4-Night Hotel Accommodations: Ibis South Bridge Hotel (great location – right on the Royal Mile!)
• Sightseeing by luxury motorcoach with professional tour director courtesy of CIE Tours
• 4-full Scottish breakfasts included
• 3-dinners, including a Farewell
• Dinner & Traditional Scottish CeilidhCottage
• All admissions as per itinerary
• Deluxe carry on backpack, ticket wallet, luggage tags & straps
• Hotel porterage, service fees & all Gov’t. taxes & fees
• Travel insurance is recommended & is available – a valid US passport is required for this tour.

 

Itinerary

Day 1 – Depart Scranton & Wilkes Barre at 4:30 pm for a short (1 ½ Hour) Ride to the Stewart Airport in Newburgh, NY. Check-In with Norwegian Airlines (6:00 pm) Depart via Norwegian Airlines at 9:25 pm arriving (non-stop) in Edinburgh, Scotland at 9:25am.

Day 2 – Welcome to Edinburgh, Scotland at 9:25am. After clearing Customs at Edinburgh Airport, your CIE Tours Tour Guide will welcome you & escort you to your deluxe coach. We set off on a guided tour of Edinburgh to see some of the city’s magnificent highlights. During your tour, you will travel through the Old Town and of course along the Royal Mile. You will see the Palace of Holyrodhouse, St. Giles Cathedral and even the National Museum of Scotland. Stop for a guided tour of the imposing Edinburgh Castle, perched high above the city on volcanic rock. Drive a short distance to your hotel, check in & settle into your room.
In the evening, join our Times Traveler’s Group for Dinner ** at the Hotel Restaurant.

Day 3 – After a hearty Scottish breakfast, drive to the medieval town of St. Andrews, the “Home of Golf” and see the famous Royal & Ancient Clubhouse & the old Course. We then visit St. Andrews Castle, which is situated on a high cliff top and overlooks the sea – an amazing view! This Castle Dates back from the 13th Century and was the main residence of the bishops and archbishops. Next Visit St. Andrews Cathedral, founded in 1160. We then continue our journey and stop in Kingsbarn to visit the Kingsbarns Distillery & Visitor Center. Sample some Whiskey with our group. We then return to our hotel for dinner **.

Day 4 – After a wholesome Scottish breakfast, spend the entire day free to explore Edinburgh. You will have a variety of activities to choose from. Visit a Pub, shop, or you may wish to visit the John Knox House, established in 1470, making it the oldest medieval building in Edinburgh. You may also want to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia & learn the history of the Royal Yachts. Finally, you could stop at the Tartan Weaving Mill to see the inside of a working Scottish mill. Dinner is on your own this evening. You may like to dine in the many fine restaurants or pubs within walking distance from our hotel.

Day 5 – After your Scottish breakfast, drive into the historic town of Stirling and stop to visit Stirling Castle. Captured from the English in 1297 by William Wallace and again in 1314 by Robert the Bruce, Stirling Castle has been featured largely throughout Scottish history. At one time Mary, Queen of Scots resided here. Continue our journey and stop at the celebrated Loch Lomond, Scotland’s longest loch. Upon arrival, embark on a cruise of the loch so you can see the wonderful views, such as the many islands. One of the islands is the burial place of the Chiefs of the Clan MacGregor. Return to our hotel to relax & freshen up before a festive evening. Tonight, head to a unique Scottish venue, for dinner followed by a traditional Scottish Ceilidh, a night of lively music and dancing.

Day 6 – Scottish Breakfast at Hotel. Today your vacation has come to an end, however since we have a later flight you will have time in Edinburgh before departing to the Airport. This afternoon you will transfer to the Edinburgh Airport in plenty of time to check in for your transatlantic flight home. You may choose to do some last minute shopping at the duty free stores before departure. We depart Edinburgh via Norwegian # 1600 at 5:15 pm arriving non-stop back at Stewart Airport in Newburgh, NY at 8:00 pm. Board our buses home for Scranton & Wilkes Barre. Approx. arrival in Scranton is 10:00 pm & Wilkes Barre is 10:30pm – WELCOME HOME!

 

Coordinated by CIE Tours and John Madden/Travel World:
570-342-5790