Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Save up to $3700* per Stateroom on Holiday River Cruises
UP TO 40% OFF HOLIDAY CRUISE FARES!
SAVINGS UP TO $3,700* PER STATEROOM
7-NIGHT CRUISES FROM $1,379* PER PERSON
TREASURES OF THE MAIN & RHINE
7-night cruise from Nuremberg to Amsterdam
U.S. Departure Dates: Dec. 22, 2013
Starting from $1,379 per person
Optional 2-night land program in Prague for $460 per person
Solo Traveler Special: Cruise starting from $2,069 for one stateroom
CHRISTMAS ON THE DANUBE
7-night cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen
U.S. Departure Date: Dec. 22, 2013
Starting from $1,499 per person
Optional 3-night land program in Prague for $690 per person
Solo Traveler Special: Cruise starting from $2,249 for one stateroom
CHRISTMAS ON THE RHINE
7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel
With visits to festive Christmas Markets in Cologne, Heidelberg,
Speyer, Strasbourg and Basel
U.S. Departure Dates: Dec. 19, 2013 - 30% Off
Starting from $1,749 per person
Optional 4-night land program in Zurich & Lucerne for $1,040 per person
Solo Traveler Special: Cruise starting from $2,623 for one stateroom
CHRISTMAS TIME CRUISE
7-night cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest or reverse
With visits to festive Christmas Markets in Vienna, Budapest,
Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau and Linz
U.S. Departure Dates: Nov. 24 & 27, 2013 - 30% Off
Dec. 11, 13, 17, 20 & 25, 2013
Starting from $1,499 per person
Optional 2-night land program in Prague for $460 per person
Solo Traveler Special: Cruise starting from $2,249 for one stateroom
BLUE DANUBE DISCOVERY
7-night cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg
U.S. Departure Dates: Nov. 17 & 20, 2013
Starting from $1,439 per person
Solo Traveler Special: Cruise starting from $2,159 for one stateroom Optional 2-night land program in Budapest & 3-night land program
in Prague for $1,150 per person
MAGNIFICENT EUROPE (CHRISTMAS CRUISE)
14-night cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam
U.S. Departure Date: Dec. 17, 2013
Starting from $2,879 per person
Solo Traveler Special: Cruise starting from $4,319 for one stateroom
VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & THE RICHES OF THE MEKONG
7-night cruise from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Land Start Dates: Dec. 10 & 24, 2013
Starting from $1,619 per person cruise only
Optional land program in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Siem Reap & Ho Chi Minh
City for $1,999 per person plus Intra-Asia airfare of $300 per person
Solo Traveler Special: Cruise starting from $2,429 for one stateroom
Contact us to book an AMA Waterways river cruise or see the Cruise with Naka’s page for more cruises and cruising information.
About AmaWaterways
Founded in 2002 by river cruise pioneer Rudi Schreiner, river cruise executive Kristin Karst and founder of Brendan Vacations, Jimmy Murphy, AmaWaterways is the premier river cruise line on Europe’s Danube, Rhine, Main, Mosel and Rhône rivers. Known for its custom-designed ships, extensive complimentary amenities and personalized service levels, AmaWaterways consistently leads the way in river cruising. Whether you join us on the great waterways of Europe, Russia, Africa or the storied Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia, you are sure to capture an experience of a lifetime with an AmaWaterways river cruise vacation.
Terms & Conditions: Rates listed are in U.S. dollars; reflects applicable savings; based on double occupancy in Cat. E (Mekong - Cat. C) and vary per departure. Total savings listed is based on double occupancy. $3,700 savings per stateroom is based on Christmas Time Cruise embarking 12/28 in a Suite. Cruise $1,379 is based on Christmas Time Cruise embarking 12/25 in a Category E stateroom. Offers are valid on new FIT reservations booked from May 1to May 31, 2013. Up to 40% discount is based on the cruise only price as listed in the brochure and excludes Cat. L Suites on the Mekong. 30% discount applies to Christmas Time Cruise, embarking 11/27 and 11/30 and Christmas on the Rhine embarking 12/20. Land program, airfare, port charges and gratuities are not included in the price listed. Solo traveler offer includes discount on the cruise fare and single supplement. Promotions are limited to availability and are not combinable with any other offers. Availability is limited on each cruise and the offer is subject to change or discontinuation without notice, offer is capacity controlled. Specific terms and conditions apply to each offer; please ask for details. Other restrictions may apply. CST#2065452-40.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Six River Cruises Wine Lovers Shouldn’t Miss
Autumn Splendor on the Danube & Rhine
6 River Cruises Wine Lovers Shouldn’t Miss!
$500 Savings & $300 Onboard Credit per Stateroom
Plus a Complimentary Stateroom Upgrade! Up to $1,200 Savings!
7-Night Cruise starting from $2,149 per person
AmaWaterways’ In Celebration of Wine cruises are for enthusiastic aficionados seeking to immerse themselves in the wine culture and traditions of Europe’s top wine-producing regions. Join us this November for one of six cruises on the Danube or the Rhine featuring wine tastings, wine and food pairings, tours of vineyards and wineries, and onboard lectures from renowned wine experts. Savor wonderful wines as you gaze upon incredible and ever-changing scenery. Love wine? These are the perfect cruises for you!
GREAT CAPITALS & VINTAGES OF THE DANUBE
7-night cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard the AmaBella
U.S. Departure Date: November 8, 2013
Starting from $2,149 per person
Optional 3 nights in Prague for $690 per person
Wine Hosts: Bob & Jodi Dickinson of Camillus House, Miami, FL
Bob and Jodi Dickinson are passionate fundraisers for Camillus House, a Florida nonprofit. A former cruise industry executive, Bob is a wine enthusiast and collector and a member of many prestigious food and wine societies.
GREAT CAPITALS & VINTAGES OF THE DANUBE
“PRESIDENT’S CRUISE” HOSTED BY RUDI SCHREINER
7-night cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen aboard the AmaCerto
U.S. Departure Date: November 10, 2013
Starting from $2,149 per person
Optional 3 nights in Prague for $690 per person
Wine Hosts: Michael & Stephanie Honig Owners of Honig Vineyard
& Winery, Napa, CA
Winery President and Owner Michael Honig is often referred to as “the James Brown of the wine industry” and is a respected leader in the sustainable farming movement. His wife Stephanie Honig is also a wine expert with many years of experience in the industry.
GREAT CAPITALS & VINTAGES OF THE DANUBE
7-night cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard the AmaBella
U.S. Departure Date: November 12, 2013
Starting from $2,149 per person
Optional 3 nights in Prague for $690 per person
Wine Host: Barry Wiss of Trinchero Family Estates, Napa, CA
Barry Wiss is VP of Communications for Trinchero Family Estates, which represents more than 28 brands in the US and Australia. Barry is also the creator of the game the World Wine Challenge® and is one of only 120 Certified Wine Educators in the world.
GREAT CAPITALS & VINTAGES OF THE DANUBE
7-night cruise from Vilshofen to Budapest aboard the AmaCerto
U.S. Departure Date: November 14, 2013
Starting from $2,149 per person
Optional 3 nights in Prague for $690 per person
Wine Host: Vic Poulos of Zin Valle Vineyards, Canutillo, TX
Attorney and El Paso businessman Vic Poulos owns and operates the very successful Zin Valle Vineyards winery. The owner of an extensive personal wine collection, Vic is also a prolific wine blogger and writes about wine for local and national publications.
CULTURE & WINE LEGACY OF THE RHINE
7-night cruise from Basel to Amsterdam aboard the AmaCello
U.S. Departure Date: November 10, 2013
Starting from $2,149 per person
Optional 2 nights in Lucerne & 2 nights in Zurich for $1,040 per person
Wine Host: Holly Howell, Wine Journalist & Sommelier, Rochester, NY
Holly Howell is a Certified Sommelier, winemaker, columnist for the Democrat & Chronicle in Rochester, and a well-respected New York-based authority on the wines of the Finger Lakes region, particularly Rieslings. A passionate lover of wine with a very popular wine blog, Holly is currently pursuing her WSET diploma.
CULTURE & WINE LEGACY OF THE RHINE
7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel aboard the AmaCello
U.S. Departure Date: November 21, 2013
Starting from $2,149 per person
Optional 2 nights in Lucerne & 2 nights in Zurich for $1,040 per person
Wine Host: Mark Johnson, Winemaker, Chateau Chantal Winery, Traverse City, MI
Mark Johnson trained at the Geisenheim Research Institute in Germany and has been the winemaker at Chateau Chantal since it opened in 1986. He is especially renowned for his natural ice wines, which are consistent winners at top wine competitions.
Premium River Cruise Experience*
Wine lectures by renowned experts
Fine dining with paired wines
Excursions to historic vineyards & cellars
Wine tastings & evening wine events
Staterooms with French balconies and/or step-out balconies
Free in-room Internet & Wi-Fi onboard
Free-flowing wine, beer & soft drinks with lunch & dinner
Complimentary shore excursions & bicycles
Contact us to book an AMA Waterways river cruise or see the Cruise with Naka’s page for more cruises and cruising information.
About AmaWaterways
Founded in 2002 by river cruise pioneer Rudi Schreiner, river cruise executive Kristin Karst and founder of Brendan Vacations, Jimmy Murphy, AmaWaterways is the premier river cruise line on Europe’s Danube, Rhine, Main, Mosel and Rhône rivers. Known for its custom-designed ships, extensive complimentary amenities and personalized service levels, AmaWaterways consistently leads the way in river cruising. Whether you join us on the great waterways of Europe, Russia, Africa or the storied Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia, you are sure to capture an experience of a lifetime with an AmaWaterways river cruise vacation.
Terms and Conditions: Rates are based on double occupancy in Cat. E, for cruise only, and reflects $250 per person ($500 per stateroom) savings. Single occupancy staterooms receive $250 savings. $300 Onboard Credit is per stateroom (single occupancy is $250). Complimentary stateroom upgrade applies to one category upgrade only (i.e. booked in Cat. E can only upgrade to Cat. D), based on availability, for like-to-like categories, and exclude suites. Offer is valid on new bookings only made by May 31, 2013; not combinable with other promotions/discounts; limited to availability; capacity controlled and subject to change or discontinuation without notice. Other restrictions apply. Port charges of $147 per person, land programs and roundtrip airfare are additional. *Premium River Cruise Experience applies to most ships; please ask for details. AmaWaterways is registered as a seller of travel in the State of California. CST#2065452-40
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Celebrate the Holidays and Save up to $3,700 on River Cruising
Up to 40% OFF Holiday Cruise Fares!
SAVINGS UP TO $3,700 PER STATEROOM
7-NIGHT CRUISES FROM $1,379 PER PERSON
TREASURES OF THE MAIN & RHINE
7-night cruise from Nuremberg to Amsterdam
U.S. Departure Dates: Dec. 22, 2013
Starting from $1,379 per person
Optional 2-night land program in Prague for $460 per person
Solo Traveler Special: Cruise starting from $2,069 for one stateroom
CHRISTMAS ON THE DANUBE
7-night cruise from Budapest to Vilshofen
U.S. Departure Date: Dec. 22, 2013
Starting from $1,499 per person
Optional 3-night land program in Prague for $690 per person
Solo Traveler Special: Cruise starting from $2,249 for one stateroom
CHRISTMAS ON THE RHINE
7-night cruise from Amsterdam to Basel
With visits to festive Christmas Markets in Cologne, Heidelberg,
Speyer, Strasbourg and Basel
U.S. Departure Dates: Dec. 19, 2013
Starting from $1,618 per person
Optional 4-night land program in Zurich & Lucerne for $1,040 per person
Solo Traveler Special: Cruise starting from $2,428 for one stateroom
CHRISTMAS TIME CRUISE
7-night cruise from Nuremberg to Budapest or reverse
With visits to festive Christmas Markets in Vienna, Budapest,
Nuremberg, Regensburg, Passau and Linz
U.S. Departure Dates: Nov. 24 & 27,
Dec. 8, 11, 13, 17, 20 & 25, 2013
Starting from $1,499 per person
Optional 2-night land program in Prague for $460 per person
Solo Traveler Special: Cruise starting from $2,249 for one stateroom
BLUE DANUBE DISCOVERY
7-night cruise from Budapest to Nuremberg
U.S. Departure Dates: Nov. 17 & 20, 2013
Starting from $1,439 per person
Solo Traveler Special: Cruise starting from $2,159 for one stateroom Optional 2-night land program in Budapest & 3-night land program
in Prague for $1,150 per person
MAGNIFICENT EUROPE (CHRISTMAS CRUISE)
14-night cruise from Budapest to Amsterdam
U.S. Departure Date: Dec. 17, 2013
Starting from $2,879 per person
Solo Traveler Special: Cruise starting from $4,319 for one stateroom
VIETNAM, CAMBODIA & THE RICHES OF THE MEKONG
7-night cruise from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Land Start Dates: Nov. 19; Dec. 10 & 24, 2013
Starting from $1,619 per person cruise only
Optional land program in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Siem Reap & Ho Chi Minh
City for $1,999 per person plus Intra-Asia airfare of $300 per person
Solo Traveler Special: Cruise starting from $2,429 for one stateroom
Contact us to book an AMA Waterways river cruise or see the Cruise with Naka’s page for more cruises and cruising information.
About AmaWaterways
Founded in 2002 by river cruise pioneer Rudi Schreiner, river cruise executive Kristin Karst and founder of Brendan Vacations, Jimmy Murphy, AmaWaterways is the premier river cruise line on Europe’s Danube, Rhine, Main, Mosel and Rhône rivers. Known for its custom-designed ships, extensive complimentary amenities and personalized service levels, AmaWaterways consistently leads the way in river cruising. Whether you join us on the great waterways of Europe, Russia, Africa or the storied Mekong River in Vietnam and Cambodia, you are sure to capture an experience of a lifetime with an AmaWaterways river cruise vacation.
Terms & Conditions: Rates listed are in U.S. dollars; reflects applicable savings; based on double occupancy in Cat. E (Mekong - Cat. C) and vary per departure. Total savings listed is based on double occupancy. Offers are valid on new FIT reservations booked from February 19 to April 30, 2013. 40% discount is based on the cruise only price as listed in the brochure and excludes Cat. L Suites on the Mekong. 30% discount applies to Christmas Time Cruise, embarking 11/27; 12/9 and 12/8. 25% discount applies to Christmas Time Cruise, embarking 12/9. Land program, airfare, port charges and gratuities are not included in the price listed. Solo traveler offer includes discount on the cruise fare and single supplement. Promotions are limited to availability and are not combinable with any other offers. Availability is limited on each cruise and the offer is subject to change or discontinuation without notice, offer is capacity controlled. Specific terms and conditions apply to each offer; please ask for details. Other restrictions may apply. CST#2065452-40.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Cunard 2014-2015 on sale from April 9th

2014-2015 Cruises - On Sale 9 April 2013
Cunard’s 2014-2015 Cruise Programme features more Mediterranean cruises, new land tours, special Transatlantic Crossings, and celebratory events to mark the 10th Anniversary of flagship
Queen Mary 2.
Queen Elizabeth
New Mediterranean itineraries with more than 70 departure options from June to December 2014 with the choice of 7-, 14- or 21-night itineraries, as well as overnight stays in Istanbul and Venice.
Fares from $999*
Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria will sail a range of voyages to the Norwegian Fjords, the Baltic and the Mediterranean. Later in the season she will sail Around the British Isles rountrip from Southampton to Kirkwall, Greenock, Dublin, St. Peter Port and more.
Fares from $1,599*
Queen Mary 2
Queen Mary 2 continues to offer a full Transatlantic Crossing season and will again venture to Northern Europe to Norway’s iconic towns including Bergen, Ålesund, Trondheim, Andalasnes, Tromsø, Stavanger and more.
Northern Europe fares from $1,499*
Queen Mary 2 10th anniversary
2014 is her 10th Anniversary Year — we are celebrating with two special Birthday Crossings on the 9th and 16th of May. Select crossings also feature a call into Halifax, Nova Scotia to celebrate.
Fares from $1,199*
New Land Tours
New exclusive land tours including:
- New York: Exclusive Macy’s Fashion Breakfast
- London: England’s Christmas Capital
- London: VIP Royal Tour of London
- Hamburg: Berlin Highlights Tour
Cruised with Cunard Before?
World Club members enjoy a saving of 5% off launch fares^, available to past passengers who book by 31 August 2013 for all summer 2014 and winter 2015 voyages. Offer is not applicable to third-and fourth-berth passengers.
Contact us to book a Cunard Cruise or see the Cruise with Naka’s page to book cruises around the world.
Cunard Line, operator of the most famous ocean liners in the world, sails legendary voyages including Transatlantic Crossings and World Voyages. Sailing the world’s oceans for over 170 years, Cunard was the first to operate a Transatlantic liner service between England and America and is the only company to provide regularly scheduled service today. Cunard was also the first to sail an around the world voyage in 1922. Cunard Line is the most iconic British liner company in the world sailing flagship Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria - Cunard honors its British heritage by maintaining traditions on board, including a traditional English pub, white-gloved afternoon tea service and Royal Nights themed formal balls
*Fares are per person, quoted in U.S. dollars, do not include air travel, are voyage only, based on double occupancy, apply to the first two guests in a stateroom and do not apply to singles or third/fourth-berth guests. $999 fare is based on a Inside stateroom (Category IC) for the 12 November 2014 QUEEN ELIZABETH 7-day Pearls of the Adriatic voyage; $1,199 fare is based on a Inside stateroom (Category ID) for the 15 December 2014 QUEEN MARY 2 7-day Transatlantic Crossing; $1,499 fare is based on a Inside stateroom (Category ID) for the 4 November 2014 QUEEN MARY 2 8-day Northern Discovery voyage and $1,599 fare is based on a Inside stateroom (Category IC) for the 20 July 2014 QUEEN VICTORIA 7-day Fjords and Waterfalls voyage. This offer is capacity-controlled, is subject to change and may not be combinable with any other public or past guest discount. Offer is available to residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older. Government fees and taxes are additional, are subject to change, range from $17-$335 per person and may be higher for Canadian residents. Cunard reserves the right to impose a fuel supplement of up to $9 per person per day on all passengers if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel, even if fares have been paid in full. Offer may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please refer to the applicable Cunard brochure for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all bookings. Certain restrictions apply. Ship’s Registry: Bermuda. ©CUNARD 2013.
^ World Club Discount expires 31 August 2013 for all summer 2014 and winter 2015 voyages. Launch Fares are offering fares and may not have been in effect for the past 90 days or resulted in actual sales in all categories. Intermediate discounts may have been taken and fares may remain at discounted levels after this promotion.
Monday, March 11, 2013
Introducing RHS Garden Holidays

Welcome to Royal Horticultural Society Garden Holidays
Millions of people love gardening and nearly everyone dreams of traveling. For that reason Collette Vacations has partnered with the renowned Royal Horticultural Society to create a collection of unique garden holidays. Now you can experience exclusive access to the world’s most extraordinary gardens with the thrill of exploring iconic destinations. Don’t miss out.
- For all bookings, we’re providing one year complimentary membership to the Royal Horticultural Society
- All tours are led by expert Collette tour guides, whilst certain departure dates will also have a specialist RHS tour leader for added horticultural depth.
- All tours have a strong horticultural slant. This may mean they offer private entry to public gardens, visits to private gardens, or the chance to see plants in their natural habitat.
- All tours are rich in cultural interest, so if by chance your traveling companion is slightly less horticulturally minded than you are, there will still be plenty for them to enjoy.
The Gardens of London
featuring the Centennial RHS Chelsea Flower Show
8 Days • 9 Meals
Starting at $2849*
The Beauty of Britain
9 Days • 10 Meals
Starting at $2349*
Floral Wonders of South Africa
with optional 3-Night Victoria Falls Post Tour Extension
15 Days • 23 Meals
Starting at $3799*
Portugal’s Gardens
featuring the Azores and Lisbon
10 Days • 15 Meals
Starting at $2249*
New Zealand’s Garden Route
with optional 2-Night Fiji Post Tour Extension
19 Days • 27 Meals
Starting at $4999*
Gardens of American History
10 Days • 14 Meals
Starting at $2749*
Historic Gardens of America’s Northeast
8 Days • 9 Meals
Starting at $2699*
Eternal Gardens of Rome
7 Days • 8 Meals
Starting at $1999*
Gardens and Villas of The Italian Lakes
10 Days • 12 Meals
Starting at $3299*
The Beauty of Japan
13 Days • 19 Meals
Starting at $6249*
Gardens of The Loire
8 Days • 9 Meals
Starting at $2549*
Contact Naka’s Travel to book now, or see the Tour With Naka’s page for more escorted vacations around the world!
