International Travel News articles from February 2000

International Travel News archives from February 2000

Report Cards.
February 1, 2000... On INDIA, December '99... * On our trip to India, we flew many flights on Jet Airways.. All flights were on time. The planes were new, clean and. beautifully maintained. The staff was always courteous and helpful. They have a Discover...

Boarding Pass.
February 1, 2000... Dear Globetrotter: "If you purchase smaller, fragile souvenirs, cut the top off a bottled water container and use the body like a capsule to hold the items. The bottle is firm and will protect ceramics, jewelry, etc." That travel tip...

China provides plenty of opportunities for those 'perfect picture' moments.("Scenic Mountains and Waters of China" tour)
February 1, 2000... On April 19, 1999, I left for the two-week "Scenic Mountains and Waters of China" tour, one of several trips offered by Photo Explorer Tours. Dennis Cox, a renowned professional travel photographer, directs and accompanies each tour. All in our...

Namibia update.(travel advisory)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The Department of State urges U.S. citizens to avoid travel to the Okavango and Caprivi regions of norhtern Namibia due to the uncertain security situation. Events along the border with Angola may adversely affect the peace and security of the...

Sudan warning.(travel advisory)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to. Sudan because of violence within the country. The United States suspended its diplomatic presence in Sudan in February 1996; due to concerns regarding the Sudanese...

Cote d'Ivoire coup d'etat.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... A coup d'etat began in the Republic of Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) on Dec. 23, forcing the ouster of the democratically elected government. At press time, the Department of State was warning U.S. citizens against traveling there, stating...

Somalia unsafe.(travel advisory)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against all travel to Somalia. Interclan and interfactional fighting can flare up with little warning, and kidnapping, murder and other threats to U.S. citizens and other foreigners can occur...

Pakistan concern.(travel advisory)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The Department of State remains seriously concerned about the safety and security of American citizens throughout Pakistan. On Dec. 20, the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad extended its Aug. 6 ban of all official travel to the tribal areas of...

Floods in Venezuela.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... In late December, serious flooding occurred throughout northern Venezuela, especially in the states of Miranda, Vargas and Aragua. A total of eight states were declared disaster areas due to the flooding and mudslides, and road conditions had...

Macau handover.(former Portuguese colony became Special Administrative Region of People's Republic of China on Dec. 20, 1999)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Macau, a former Portuguese colony, became a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of the People's Republic of China on Dec. 20, 1999, with a high degree of autonomy, except in the areas of defense and foreign policy. Macau retains its own...

Current warnings.(travel advisory)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... As ITN went to press, the State Department had travel warnings on 31 destinations: Somalia, Sudan, Yemen, Algeria, Belarus, Moldova, Russia, Ukraine, Serbia-Montenegro, Sierra Leone, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Libya, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Angola,...

[yen]2000 in Japan.(Japan to issue 2,000-yen banknote)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... To mark the year 2000, Japan plans to issue a 2,000-yen banknote in the spring, its first new denomination since 1958 when the 10,000-yen note was introduced. Japan will then have four bills currently being minted, including the 1,000- and...

Travelers' Intercom.
February 1, 2000... Tanzanian Embassy I am so impressed with the efficiency of the Tanzanian Embassy in Washington that I wanted to compliment them publicly. I sent applications for visas for my wife and myself on Nov. 29, '99, by regular Federal Express...

Funniest Thing.(travel anecdote)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... My wife and I rented a car with a Singaporean driver in Singapore (S$100 per day -- it belonged to the hotel where we were staying). Shortly after getting underway, the driver volunteered the information that, no matter what the officials say,...

Damascus shops -- clarification.
February 1, 2000... In reference to Ed Kinney's "Mideast & Mediterranean" column on Syria in the August '99 issue, I would like to make the following observations and corrections. The picture on page 137 is mislabeled. The gentlemen shown is not George(s)...

Ancient civilizations leave their legacies on strategically located Cyprus.
February 1, 2000... Marc Anthony gave Cyprus to Cleopatra because her lips were as sweet as the wine of Cyprus. The wines are just as sweet today, and the traditions of Greek Roman culture are also still apparent. Mix of influences Cyprus can boast of 300...

Experiencing a different kind of cruise -- to Australia's isolated Kimberley.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... During our 10 days at sea, we never saw anyone other than occupants of our 115-foot catamaran. No, we were not crossing an ocean. from one continent to another. We were learning The Kimberley, an ancient plateau in northwestern Australia....

Duncton Mill B&B and Trout Farm.(West Sussex, England )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... If you have ever dreamed of spending a week or two in the English countryside, we have the perfect place for you: Duncton Mill B&B and Trout Farm (Dye House Ln., Duncton, Petworth, West Sussex, England GU28 OLF; phone 44 1798 342 294, or fax 44...

Llysmeddyg Guest House.(Newport, Wales)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... We have visited the U.K. by auto six times, traveling roads, over 6,000 miles of A and B Keeping to a budget, we have stayed at numerous B&Es. There is one special place we found and keep returning to. * Llysmeddyg Guest House (phone 011 44...

Caroline and Nick Eddleston.
February 1, 2000... On a trip to the U.K., my husband and I rented one of the charming, well-furnished, stone-and-pantile cottages owned by Caroline and Nick Eddleston (phone 011 44 1947 897 486, or e-mail n_eddleston@yahoo.com). These are situated in the village...

Best Western Palace Hotel.
February 1, 2000... On our trip to SCANDINAVIA this year we wanted to pay no more than $100 a night for a double room with two beds and a bath or shower. We managed to keep within that budget, except for our last night in Oslo. We used the Internet to locate...

The Queen Anne.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... I would like to highly recommend a small, friendly hotel in Brussels, BELGIUM. The Queen Anne (Boulevard Emile Jacqmain; phone 217 16 00) is close to the Grand'Place and has parking and a full breakfast included in the double-room price of $55....

Savoy Hotel.
February 1, 2000... Following a 3-week trip to Germany, France and Belgium, we can enthusiastically recommend the following hotels. All rooms are twin bedded with bathtub/shower unless otherwise noted. * Savoy Hotel (Fasanenstrasse 9-10, Berlin, GERMANY 10623;...

Hotel de Nice et Bristol.
February 1, 2000... During my tennis/golfing vacation in Italy and France, the Auvergne Tourist Board in Paris made reservations for my 2-night stay in Vichy. Arriving on a dreary, wet day, the Hotel de Nice et Bristol (10 Ave. Clemenceau, 03200 Vichy, FRANCE;...

Dr. Schnitzer.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... During an extended stay in Europe, my wife and I spent two weeks in Berlin in one of the three apartments regularly listed in the "Places to Stay" section of ITN's' Mart (Dr. L. Schnitzer, Belziger Str. 21, 10823 Berlin, GERMANY; phone/fax 49...

Melograno.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... We rented two houses in ITALY for one week each -- one in Tuscany, nicely located for visiting Lucca, Pisa, San Gimignano, etc., and the second in Umbria to see Perugia, Arezzo, Gubbia, etc. A car is needed, and knowing a little Italian is...

La Posada Regia.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... In Leon, SPAIN, we stayed at a lovely hotel, La Posada Regia (General Mala, 9-1l, Barrio Humedo, 24003 Leon; phone 987 21 31 73, or fax 987 21 30 31, or visit www.si-santamonica.es/regialeon), with a first-class restaurant, Bodega Regia. ...

Hotel 81 Gold.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... On Aug. 22, '99, we flew to O SINGAPORE, which is always a pleasure to visit. We found a very good hotel chain, the Hotel 81 Gold, which cost S$49 (US$35), a bargain in Singapore. Their locations are listed in the phone book. * From...

Nutmeg Grove.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... We stayed at Nutmeg Grove (P.O. Box 5, Redlynch, Cairns, Queensland 4870, AUSTRALIA; phone/fax 61 7 40391226, or visit www.ozemail.com.au/Ingridd) -- a superb B&B set in a tropical rainforest on the outskirts of Cairns. The house is new, and...

Auberge Seraphine.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Auberge Seraphine (Point Seraphine, Castries, ST. LUCIA) -- only five minutes from the airport, handy if you have an early-morning flight. Not in the Rodney Bay tourist area. Very nice rooms with bay view. About US$80 double. Excellent...

The 'preexisting medical condition' clause.
February 1, 2000... You'll see something like the following preexisting medical-condition exclusion-of-coverage clause prominently displayed in travel insurance sales brochures and the actual certificate of insurance you receive after payment of fees: ...

Getting an insight to medieval history on a visit to England's west Midlands.
February 1, 2000... In July 1999, my husband and I spent two weeks in England's west Midlands, near the Welsh border. The impetus was to participate in a week's "Medieval Learning Tour" with "Brother John" (Jon Williams of Wyche Keep Tours), which we had read...

ARABIAN PENINSULA.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... In April '99 we began a 32-day trip to Iran, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Djibouti, Yemen and Eritrea. Since, we like to travel independently with our own car, driver and guide, it is often difficult to find a company to coordinate...

CENTRAL ASIA.
February 1, 2000... Sometimes you take a trip that's so magical and full of intrigue that you feel as though the whole thing was a dream. It's then that you need your photos as affirmation that you were really there. In September '99 I went with Bestway Tours...

CHINA.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... My friend and I booked an 11-day China trip through AAA with CITS Tours, Inc. (100 World Trade Center, San Francisco, CA 94111; phone 415/362-7477, or fax 415/989-3838). I discovered the tour through a presentation at a travel show; it was not...

ITALY.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... We took an all-inclusive "Bay of Naples" tour, Oct. 19-31, '99, offered by Great Travels (5506 Connecticut Ave. NW, Ste. 23; Washington, D.C. 20015; phone 800/ 411-3728 or 202/237-5220, or visit www.great-travels. corn), in conjunction with...

BOTSWANA.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... We took the - "Ultimate Botswana" trip with Mountain Travel * Sobek (6420 Fairmount Ave., El Cerrito, CA 94530; phone 888/687-6235 or 510/ 527-8100, or fax 510/525-7710, or visit www.mtsobek.com), and it was outstanding. We had nearly two...

CZECH REPUBLIC AND AUSTRIA.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Anyone who might have., the slightest desire to visit the Czech Republic and Austria should consider Orsak's Adventures (8623 Angora St., Dallas, TX 75218; phone 214/327-3534, or fax 972/925-4009, or visit www.orsakadventures.corn). Tim...

PAPUA NEW GUINEA.
February 1, 2000... As I review my pictures from our August '99 trip to Papua New Guinea, I am very glad I did not heed the warnings of our State Department. Although the State Department had issued three pages of warnings, at no time on our trip did we feel in...

CENTRAL EUROPE.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... I took the tour "The nest of Eastern Europe, 1999," starting Aug. 7, with Vantage Deluxe World Travel (111 Cypress St., Brookline, MA. 02445; phone 888/734-0188) and wanted to share how wonderful it was. Kathleen, our director, was...

Tunisia.
February 1, 2000... (Part two of two) After a harrowing, winding ride through dense fog, we were relaxing in front of a fireplace, sipping cappuccino, at a former hunting lodge in the mountain town of Ain Draham. As I opened the shutters in my room the...

Cruise to the Canaries.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... We spent a week in early November 1999 touring six of the Canary Islands on a ship which held only 180 persons (but, conveniently for us, was only half full on this trip). We traveled with Uniworld (16000 Ventura Blvd., Los Angeles, CA...

The Caribbean on a luxury sailing vessel.
February 1, 2000... When our ever-helpful travel agent, Elizabeth Shepherd of Your Travel Center in Santa Barbara, CA, learned, that Windstar Cruises was offering a special for Holland America repeaters in the Caribbean, she asked if my wife, Ann, and I would be...

Celebrity's 'Century' cruise fit the bill.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... I just read the "Disappointments on Cruise" letter on page 91 of the December '99 issue and thought it important to write my impressions of our cruise, since it had been such .a positive experience with the same cruise line and the same ship at...

Food 'outstanding' on 'Blue Danube'.
February 1, 2000... We took a cruise on the Danube River aboard the MS Blue Danube in September '99. The cruise, "11 Days from Prague to Budapest," was booked through Uniworld (16000 Ventura Blvd., Encino, CA 91436; 800/246-0225). The trip started with two...

Enchanted with Commodore.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... On Oct. 2, '99, I took a cruise with Commodore Cruise Line (Hollywood, FL; phone 800/654-9031) on the ship Enchanted Isle and found both the line and ship very good. Enchanted Isle is a small, elegant ship with 725 passengers and a crew of...

Chartered boat on the Canal du Midi.
February 1, 2000... ITN readers might be interested in a wonderful holiday my wife and I enjoyed in France in March and April of this year. The high point was six days and seven nights on the Canal du Midi in the south of France, traveling in a modern, comfortable...

M/S 'Dresden' accommodations.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Carol O'Hara's write-up of their Elbe River cruise aboard the M/S Dresden was right on target (Dec. '99, pg. 26). In 1999 I took a 7-day cruise up the Elbe from Hamburg to Dresden on the same vessel, albeit via Elderhostel (the program starting...

Timeless, colorful Guatemala.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... My visit to Guatemala in May '99 was like stepping back in time, into a living open-air museum. Over half of Guatemalans are descendants of indigenous Mayans and continue to dress in colorful traditional costumes and preserve the cultural...

For the munchies.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... The "Snacks You Pack" letters were great in the September '99 issue. I have used most of those mentioned. The dried fruits, meats and dry roasted nuts are my favorites. I especially liked the frozen Bloody Mary idea and assume they were...

Assortment.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... My carry-on foods are fruit, dried fruit, cheese and crackers and chocolate bars. Ideally, I try to aim for foods that are filling, low cal, low fat and compact as well as not sticky or messy. For example, dried apple slices or dried...

Plenty of liquids.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... I travel a lot internationally in my line of work. I always carry along a rehydration drink that I mix up prior to the flight. The product is called Rehydrate and it can be mixed into a liter bottle of water for a great pick-me-up when flying....

M&Ms pass muster.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... In my carry-on bag I have a water bottle, of course, plus small individual packages, of M&Ms. These chocolate tidbits will not melt even in the hottest climates. I found out about this trick years ago. Planning to go on a trip where I knew...

Favorite recipe.
February 1, 2000... This recipe came from Backpacker Magazine some years ago. BACKPACKER BARS Blend two (2) cups of any kind of fresh fruit in any combination (bananas are especially good in any mixture, as are pears; mangoes, etc.). Add this fruit...

Breakfast anytime.
February 1, 2000... Our favorite snack for airplane rides? Shredded Wheat Bite Size, packed in a zippered sandwich bag. If we order tomato juice or apple juice, we have a nutritious snack. Our favorite snack on a busy trip? Sometimes we are just too weary to...

Snacks overseas.
February 1, 2000... I would add one item to the list of best travel snacks: McVitie's Digestive Wheatmeal Biscuits; they are actually crackers. McVitie's and a little peanut butter can't be beat. I found these biscuits at most every stop on my trip around the...

'Nightwatch' in Delft pottery.
February 1, 2000... The Royal Delft Koninklijke Porceleyne Fles has made Delft blue pottery in South Holland for the last 350 years, and since the end of the 19th century the factory has made reproductions of paintings by famous Dutch masters, but the factory is...

Ch'ongdo Bullfighting Festival.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Bullfighting is one of the most famous traditional sports in Korea. In the contest, two bulls, each weighing up to 1,300 pounds, shove and butt each other until one bull gives up or falls down. These bulls are revered and are never seriously...

Vienna Easter concert.
February 1, 2000... A particular treat awaits music lovers at Vienna's s St. Stephen's Cathedral with a special Easter night concert on April 23, 2000. The Vienna State Qpera pays its annual Easter tribute to Richard Wagner with performances of his "Parsifal,"...

Wieskirche.
February 1, 2000... During a 4-week independent tour of Germany we visited the Wieskirche, located in southern Bavaria. The church sits in a very quiet setting and is really very low-key from the outside. However, the Rococo interior is almost mind numbing....

Off the beaten path.(vacation and travel recommendations)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... There are constant request in the nail for suggestions on unusual itineraries which offer routings other than the repetitive seven or more days in the Mediterranean, Baltic, Mexico, Caribbean or Alaska regions. Such different routings are...

Dutch/Flemish art study voyage.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... INTRAV has announced a new "Dutch and Flemish Art" cruise, a comprehensive study voyage exploring the waterways of the Netherlands and Flanders with a special emphasis on the many fine museums for which this part of Europe is famous. The...

Faberge treasures plus music cruises.(Radisson 2000 Baltic cruise)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... "The Imperial House of Faberge and the Tsars" is the theme on Radisson's 2000 Baltic cruises departing Aug. 3 (seven nights) and Aug. 10 (11 nights) from Stockholm. Noted art historian and author Archduke Geza von Hapsburg, the world's...

Saone and Rhone.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Uniworld will significantly expand its product offerings on the Saone and Rhone rivers in the south of France for 2000. The brand-new, 166-passenger m.s. Viking Rhone will join the fleet in time for the start of the river cruise season in...

Windstar's 'Europe Fly/Cruise'.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Windstar Cruises kicks off its Europe 2000 cruise season with savings of up to 40% off the cruise rate, plus round-trip airfare beginning at $399 per person. The "Europe Fly/Cruise" program has three tiered levels encompassing Windstar's...

STATELY HOMES, CASTLES AND GARDENS OF ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND.(Brief Article)(Review)
February 1, 2000... "STATELY HOMES, CASTLES AND GARDENS OF ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND," a 17-day tour. Visit some of the most impressive gardens and castles in the. U.K., with stops at London, Bath, Stratford-upon-Avon, Caernarvon (WALES), Chester and Grasmere,...

HOLLAND IN SPRINGTIME.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... Departing April 15, here's a 10-day, fully escorted, first-class tour that is centered in just three cities -- The Hague, Apeldoorn and Amsterdam -- using them as bases for exploring smaller towns and villages and visiting castles and manor...

FRENCH ALPS: GUIDED WALKING IN THE HEART OF THE ALPS.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... "FRENCH ALPS: GUIDED WALKING IN THE HEART OF THE ALPS," a 9-day hiking tour. On this challenging tour, guides take hikers to a11 the best views and provide information on local wildlife and flora. There's also time to sample other...

SOUND OF AUSTRIAN MUSIC.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... "SOUND OF AUSTRIAN MUSIC," May 5-12, 2000. Concentrating on the lives of famous Austrian composers such as Beethoven, Strauss and Schubert, this tour starts in Salzburg with a Marionette Theater performance and Mozart opera, then meanders...

"THAI MASSAGE AND HILL TRIBE VILLAGES.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... "THAI MASSAGE AND HILL TRIBE VILLAGES," a learning journey with customized dates depending on the traveler's needs. Experience combination of massage classes and local touring to Chiang Rai and Mae Salong (on the Thai-Burma border). Learn...

TIBET & MONGOLIA OVERLAND EXPEDITION.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... TIBET & MONGOLIA OVERLAND EXPEDITION 5-week tour combining camping with hotel accommodations. Leaving Beijing,. cross the frontier of Inner Mongolia at the Yellow River, continuing to Hohhot, the resting place of Genghis Khan. Then it's...

EGYPT TOUR, WITH NILE CRUISE.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2000... EGYPT TOUR, WITH NILE CRUISE, April 6-19, 2000. The itinerary includes visits to Cairo, Memphis, Sakkara, Luxor, Edfu, Esna, Kom Ombo, Aswan and Abu Simbel, and a 4-day deluxe Nile cruise is scheduled. Highlights include the Egyptian...

"KENYA AND TANZANIA.(Brief Article)(Review)
February 1, 2000... "KENYA AND TANZANIA: The Unparalleled African Safari," Jan. 6-27, 2001. Visit Tanzania's premiere. game parks,, including Serengeti, Ngoro ngoro, Tarangire and Lake Manyara. Then travel far beyond the beaten path to enjoy encounters...

LOST WORLD OF MADAGASCAR.(Brief Article)(Review)
February 1, 2000... "LOST WORLD OF MADAGASCAR," led by Allen Bechky, Oct. 11-29, 2000. Eons of physical isolation have created a distinctive flora and fauna in Madagascar, making it a paradise for naturalists. You'll encounter the indri lemur in the...

FRANCE.(Brief Article)(Review)
February 1, 2000... Ride in the saddle from chateau to chateau on this 6-night horseback-riding vacation in the Loire Valley. Overnight accommodations are m chateaux, castles and farmhouses. Includes meals, horses, guide and tax. Land cost is $1,695....

EUROPE.(Brief Article)(Review)
February 1, 2000... "The Imperial Austrian Gardens and the Castles of Bavaria," a 12-night tour. The itinerary covers gardens of AUSTRIA and castles of Bavaria, GERMANY, including visits to Vienna and Salzburg. Excursions to the castles of Linderhof and...

AUSTRALIA.(Brief Article)(Review)
February 1, 2000... 18-day "Australian Outback Experience" travels from Melbourne in the south to Darwin in the north while taking in the sights of the Flinders Range, Coober Pedy, Ayers Rock, King's Canyon, Alice Springs, the Tanami Desert, the Bungle Bungles,...

First Time Asia -- A Rough Guide Special.(Review)
February 1, 2000... "First Time Asia -- A Rough Guide Special" by Lucy Ridout and Lesley Reader (1998, Rough Guides, Ltd., 375 Hudson St., New York, NY 10014 -- $9.95, 316 pgs.). This unique book will definitely help both novice travelers to Asia and more...

Rick Steves' France, Belgium & the Netherlands.(Review)
February 1, 2000... "Rick Steves' France, Belgium & the Netherlands" by Rick Steves and Steve Smith (1999, John Muir Publications, P.O. Box 613, Santa Fe, NM 87504 -- $16.95, 313 pgs.) Readers of ITN had probably been familiar with Rick Steves and his travel...

Scandinavian Historic Inns.
February 1, 2000... "Scandinavian Historic Inns" by Elisa M. Hansen (1999, Pelican Publishing Co., 1000 Burmaster St., Greta, LA 70053 -- $14.95, 380 pgs.). This interesting book demands discussion from two distinct points of view: as history and as a travel...

Museum openings.
February 1, 2000... In the spring of 2000, more new museums and art galleries will open in Britain than at any other time in its history. This historic season of openings is launched in February 2000 with the cutting-edge New Art Gallery in Walsall. April sees...

Savings at London hotels.
February 1, 2000... The Savoy Group's hotels in London -- The Berkeley, Claridge's, The Connaught and The Savoy -- are offering savings of up to 35% through May 8, 2000. Priced at [pounds]199 (approximately $318) single occupancy and [pounds]215 ($344) double...

Tennis anyone?
February 1, 2000... Four Seasons Resort Nevis is offering tennis buffs a 7-day "Caribbean Tennis Vacation." The package includes unlimited play on any of 10 Peter Burwash International courts, group clinics, round-robin and player match-up service and seven...

A taste of the Caribbean.
February 1, 2000... The 598-cabin Mistral now calls on the island of Grenada. First European Cruises has made Grenada part of an 8-day/7-night "Caribbean Treasures II" itinerary. With departures in February, March and April, the cruises begin and end in...