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Belfast Medieval Castle

Mystical Ireland 2010 This 9-day Coach tour begins in Dublin and concludes in Bunratty. Land only rates begin at $1238 per person. Rates are valid for selected weekly departures from March 12-June 30, 2010. Highlights of this tour include: Nine Glens of Antrim & Giant's Causeway Trinity College's Book of Kells Mount Stewart House St. Patrick's Grave Achill Island Excursion Historic Derry Walking Tour Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet

Galway, Ireland

Romantic Ireland 2010 This 9 or 10-day Coach tour begins and ends in Dublin. Land only rates begin at $1368 per person. Rates are valid for selected weekly departures from March 13-June 26, 2010. Highlights of this tour include: Traditional Old-World Deluxe Hotels Abbey Tavern Traditional Show & Dinner Book of Kells Strokestown House Famine Museum Kylemore Abbey Cliffs of Moher Jaunting Car Ride Ring of Kerry Dunbrody Emigrant Ship

Killarney, Ireland	Taste of Ireland 2010 This 6, 7 or 8 day Coach tour begins and ends in Dublin. Land only rates begin at just $698 per person. Rates are vaid for selected weekly departures from Feb. 13-June 29, 2010. Highlights of this tour include: Merry Ploughboy Pub Dinner & Show Bunratty Castle Medieval Banquet Dublin's Georgian Doors Kiss the Blarney Stone Ring of Kerry Tour Cliffs of Moher

Venice, Italy	Europe has never been more affordable. Choose from Venice, Rome, Paris and Nice and experience Europe close up. These 5-day 4-night packages include airfare from New York City, local hotel accommodations, hotel taxes and all service chares. Rates begin a only $776 per person and are valid for travel between Nov. 15, 2009-March 31, 2010.

Blue Footed Boobies Galapagos Islands

Enchanted Isles of the Galapagos Tour Snorkel with playful sea lions and equatorial penguins, hike past dancing blue-footed boobies, and savor one of our planet’s quintessential natural history experiences! Natural predators have never existed on the Galápagos Islands, so the wildlife shows no fear around humans—we walk right among basking iguanas and seabirds on their nests for incredible opportunities to observe and photograph. As we explore a new island each day, our fantastic naturalist guide brings this unique world to life. A Galápagos pilgrimage is the dream of every nature lover, and we’ve perfected this journey, set aboard a luxurious, air-conditioned 12- to 16-passenger yacht—it’s the only way to go! This 11-day adventure begins and ends in Quito with departure dates throughout 2010. Land only rates begin at $4195 with options for single supplements, child discounts and roundtrip airfare. Contact our office for more information or to book your vacation.

Nova Scotia Tuscany, Italy

Classic Journeys presents Cultural Walking Adventures These are the quintessential journeys--a blend of easy walking with exposure to culture and history in the company of a full-time local guide. Destinations include: Tuscany, Sicily, Amalfi Coast, Southern Spain, Barcelona, Croatia, Provence, Ireland, India and Canada. With so many options to choose from, let us help. Contact us to discuss details and itineraries for these unique vacations. Nova Scotia's Coasts and Villages--This 6-day walking adventure begins at $2595 per person with departure dates of June 6, July 4, August 15 and September 5, 2010. Listed below are what you can expect to receive. • First class accommodations • All breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners • Full-time experienced guide(s) who are with you throughout the trip, handle behind-the-scenes logistics and are there to help with anything from haggling for a rug to buying a tube of toothpaste • Support vehicle(s) • Admissions to tastings, historic sites and other scheduled events as noted in the detailed daily itinerary • Gratuities for hotels, meals and baggage • Trip literature • All land transportation during the trip, whether by bus or boat

Costa Rica

Affordable Costa Rica- Starting at only $1398 per person, discover incredible Costa Rica. This 7-night adventure package includes options for families up to 5 people. Included in this vacation package is: Special Meet and Greet service in San Jose Escorted drive to Arenal GPS Toyota Rav 4 or Similar – Doors Standard Transmission – Air Conditioned Arenal Volcano & Hot Springs Tour Full day with dinner Enjoy the most extraordinary views of the Arenal Volcano on a gentle hike along the base of this marvelous “Mountain of Fire” Escorted drive to Manuel Antonio Casitas Eclipse Hotel(4 night stay) Breakfast included Manuel Antonio National Park Tour Half day with snacks and refreshments included Prices are valid through 2010 so contact us today to book your Costa Rica vacation.

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Monkey Watching in Costa Rica
Monkey Madness - From $970 per person, double occupancy

Your 7 Night Package Includes:

• Special Meet and Greet service in San Jose with transfers to each area
• Arenal Paraiso (3 night stay) Standard Room with Breakfast
• Cano Negro Boat Tour-Along the river you can see Howler, Spider and White Face monkeys
• Casitas Eclipse (4 night stay) Standard Room with Breakfast
• Manuel Antonio National Park Tour--where the Capuchin and Squirrel Monkeys go to play

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Mountain bike riding in Colorado

There's never been a family vacation like this. Discover how much fun you can have in beautiful Colorado. Blue skies. Snow-capped mountains. Fields of wildflowers. Rushing rivers. It's the ultimate family summer destination. The 7-day/6-night vacation package begins at $1195 for adults and $895 for children. The 4-day/3-night vacation package begins at only $695 for adults and $545 for children. Your concierge is assigned to drive your family throughout your vacation and also serves as your guide on the daily outings. All meals are included. Call today for more information or to book your epic summer vacation.

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Festival in the Desert--West Africa Mali Festival

Arrive in Bamako for this 12 day desert festival and enjoy all this unique tour has to offer. From touring Timbuktu to exploring Niger to visiting Segou to admire the beautiful Sudanese-colonial architecture, this tour proves to be a once-in-a-lifetime vacation. Accommodations include hotels and private tents. Days 6 and 7 include Essakane, the site of the Festival in the Desert. Dates for this tour are Jan. 3-Jan.14, 2010 with rates beginning at
$2895 per person.

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Laughing Water Dude Ranch

~~Dude Ranch!~~For those seeking Horses, Hats, History and Hospitality, the Dude Ranchers' Association has the ranch to match your dreams. With options for Working Dude Ranches, to Dude Ranches to Resort Dude Ranches this could be just the kind of vacation you've been wanting. With rates ranging from $1100 per person per week to $1801 per person per week hundreds of options are available. Camp locations include Canada, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah and Wyoming. Contact us today for a brochure or further information.

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Red-Footed Booby

Celebrate Darwin’s bicentenary by walking in his footsteps on a trip to the Galapagos Islands! These islands are home to some of the most interesting and accessible wildlife anywhere. Swim and snorkel with the sea lions, come within mere inches of the blue-footed booby and a marine iguana, allow a Hood mockingbird to alight on your head. Your trip will include a visit to the Charles Darwin Research Station, world famous for its research and tortoise breeding programs, where we learn about the vital work being done to study and preserve Galapagos wildlife. Visit nests of the magnificent frigatebirds, search for giant tortoises in the wild, experience the diversity of the legendary finches. You will gain an appreciation for how remarkable life on Earth can be!
Join Eco-Tours for this fantastic adventure. Mention Over The Rainbow Travel when booking this tour.
Departure Dates:
December 22 to January 1, 2010
Cost is $4,999 per person

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~~Thailand and Cambodia Family Holiday~~ Brought to you by Abercrombie and Kent's Family Series.
Visit the most representative sites, ancient and modern, on an itinerary that is exciting, educational and enlivening for all ages, ending with a three-night stay in fascinating Siem Reap, Cambodia. This 12-day adventure is offered throughout 2009 with rates beginning at $7,995 per person (adult) and
$5,995 per person (child).

Easter Island, Chile
~~Chile Specials~~ Starting at just $814 per person, explore Chile's Easter Island now until Dec. 2009 with this 5 day/4 night special. Tour includes 4 night accommodations at a hotel of your choice, daily breakfast, two lunches and all entrance fees and taxes. Looking for something slightly different? Try Chile's Luxury in the Wilderness option. From $5071 per person, this 11 day/9 night package tour features guided city tours of Santiago, San Pedro de Atacama, Punta Arenas and the Torres del Paine National Park. Daily breakfast, 6 lunches and 7 dinners are also included. With choices of activities that range from hiking to horseback riding to biking and glacier cruises, this magnificent country is at your fingertips. Rates are valid through Dec. 2009.

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Zebra fish of the Great Barrier Reef

SYDNEY, THE OUTBACK & THE GREAT BARRIER REEF- Sydney, known for its famous Opera House and magnificent harbor, offers world-class activities and plenty to explore. Venture into the heart of true outback Australia, Uluru, also known as Ayers Rock. Try a base walk or sunrise tour of this magnificent monolith in the desert. This 12-night/14 day package includes roundtripairfare aboard Qantas Airways from Los Angeles and domestic air in Australia. Spend your nights in Sydney, Cairns, Ayers Rock and Alice Springs with rates beginning at $2999 per person.

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The Best of Spain and Portugal-This Cosmos 13-day tour is yours for just $115 a day. Selected departure dates are available through December 2009.
Discover the best of Spain and Portugal, two colorful countries, on this exciting vacation covering the Spanish regions of Castile, La Mancha, Andalusia, Costa del Sol, and Oporto. Among the tour’s highlights: a visit of the walled city of Toledo and of the royal Alhambra palace and fortress in Granada. With architectural beauty and magnificent gardens, the Alhambra is a summer complex built by the Moorish kings. In Costa del Sol, a day at leisure offers you time to relax, enjoy the sandy beaches, browse through the trendy boutiques, and sample the fancy restaurants. Also experience the sunny town of Malaga and its surrounding resort villages, the British-owned Rock of Gibraltar, spectacular Seville, enchanting Evora, delightful Lisbon, and the famed Fatima sanctuary. On your way to Madrid, Spain’s capital, stop in Segovia and visit the medieval town picturesquely set on a rocky hill. Salamanca, Avila, and Segovia are precious jewels situated in the heart of Spain. Spend the last two overnights of your trip in Madrid with an included sightseeing tour of this dynamic capital city.

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~Escorted Tours~

Japan & China~~ Discover Tokyo, Kyoto, Beijing and Shanghai on this 12 day/10 night vacation package. With airfare included, and daily departures available, you'll receive first-class hotel accommodations, 10 breakfasts and 3 lunches, 2 half day sightseeing tours in Japan and 3 1/2 days sightseeing in China in a private car. All this for only $2849 per person.

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Jacqueline Grandchamps and Valerie Sans

~~French Escapade Tours~~ Jacqueline Grandchamps and Valerie Sans have partnered together to share their love of travel and passion for France and its culture. Immerse yourself in the culture of the authentic, unspoiled French countryside and join others for a unique experience. Trips for 2010 will be posted soon.
All European tours include breakfast and dinner at a 19th century country home,
with airport pick-up and drop-off.

 

Cozumel, Mexico. A charming two bedroom, two bath vacation rental home is available for rent on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. Enjoy world-famous diving adventures, warm, tropical weather, delicious food and the welcoming people of Mexico as you relax in Casa Blanca. Fully furnished, with air conditioning and your own private backyard pool, this home rents for $850/week. Click here for further information or to reserve your stay.

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All inclusive Resort Vacations-Latin America

"Tranquil Costa Rica" is a 7 day/6 night package that includes accommodations at the superior class hotel San Jose and the all-inclusive resort in Puntarenas, choice of half day city tour of San Jose or the Butterfly Farm, all meals and unlimited beverages and cocktails. Prices begin at $877 per person (adult) and $469 per person (child). Rates are valid May 1-Dec. 23, 2009.
"Relaxing Panama" is a 7 day/6 night package that includes accommodations at the all-inclusive Playa Blanca, half day city tour of Panama City and Miraflores Lock, all meals and unlimited beverages and cocktails. Prices begin at $888 per person (adult) and $399 per person (child). Rates are valid Sept. 1-Dec. 23, 2009.

How about Africa? Click here to learn more about safari adventures to Africa

***Worldwide Tipping Guide***
Magellan's Travel Supplies has a handy Worldwide Tipping Guide on their website. Ever wonder how countries differ in tipping practices? Now you'll know. Simply click here and go to "Travel Advice" to find out.

 

Many other tours and packages are available. Call today to discuss your travel needs or to book your next vacation.

Alison Hawthorne
Owner, Over the Rainbow Travel
ACC-Accredited Cruise Counselor
KATS-Kenya Authorized Travel Specialist (Master)
FGASA-Level 1; Field Guides Association of Southern Africa
CST # 1012185-40 (California Seller of Travel)

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