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Exciting trans-Atlantic cruises and prices

August 26, 2008

Special limited-time fares including air to Europe from only $1,199*

Enjoy relaxing days at sea and fascinating ports of call on 14- to 25-day Transatlantic Cruises this fall.

These cruise-only or cruise + air fares are available when you book by September 10, 2008!

Plus, roundtrip airfare from 22 other U.S. gateways is available for only $200* more than listed cruise + air fares. See below for details. Note: the add-on air does NOT include the West Coast. Your additional costs would be round trip air to Ft. Lauderdale or Miami.
(Note: only the cruise and air fares are listed. There are also special cruise only fares you can inquiry about.)

14-Day Journey to the New World
Rome to Ft. Lauderdale: Oct 4, 2008
ms Noordam
http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/CruiseDetails.action?durationCode=&noOfFlexibleMonths=1&portCode=&shipCodeSearch=NO&flexibleMonths=false&pageNumber=1&voyageCode=N853&destCode=&dateCode=10_2008&src=email

Join Guy Lombardo's Royal Canadians onboard starting Oct 4 for a classic Big Band Cruise!
   Fares including one-way air from Ft. Lauderdale or Miami to Rome
Roundtrip Air from 22 other US cities is available for $200 more

CRUISE + AIR INSIDE FROM*   $1,199

CRUISE + AIR OUTSIDE FROM*   $1,399

CRUISE + AIR VERANDAH FROM*   $1,699

CRUISE + AIR VERANDAH SUITE FROM*   $2,399   
         
*Cruise + air fares include fuel supplement. Additional baggage charges may apply. Once ticketed and the airline is known, please contact the airline or visit the airline's website for exact fees.

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17-Day Autumn Odyssey
Venice to Ft. Lauderdale: Oct 23, 2008
ms Zuiderdam
http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/CruiseDetails.action?durationCode=&noOfFlexibleMonths=1&portCode=&shipCodeSearch=UU&flexibleMonths=false&pageNumber=1&voyageCode=U840&destCode=&dateCode=10_2008&src=email


Fares including one-way air from
Ft. Lauderdale or Miami to Venice
Roundtrip Air from 22 other US cities is available for $200 more
CRUISE + AIR INSIDE FROM* $1,599   

CRUISE + AIR OUTSIDE FROM* $1,799   

CRUISE + AIR VERANDAH FROM* $2,499   

CRUISE + AIR VERANDAH SUITE FROM* Wait List
   

*Cruise + air fares include fuel supplement. Additional baggage charges may apply. Once ticketed and the airline is known, please contact the airline or visit the airline's website for exact fees.

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15-Day New World Adventure
Lisbon to Ft. Lauderdale: Nov 4, 2008
ms Rotterdam
http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/CruiseDetails.action?durationCode=&noOfFlexibleMonths=1&portCode=&shipCodeSearch=RT&flexibleMonths=false&pageNumber=1&voyageCode=T835B&destCode=&dateCode=11_2008&src=email


Fares including one-way air from
Ft. Lauderdale or Miami to Lisbon
Roundtrip Air from 22 other US cities is available for $200 more

CRUISE + AIR INSIDE FROM*   $1,399

CRUISE + AIR OUTSIDE FROM*   $1,499

CRUISE + AIR VERANDAH SUITE FROM*   $2,799

CRUISE + AIR DELUXE VERANDAH SUITE FROM*   Wait List
            
*Cruise + air fares include fuel supplement. Additional baggage charges may apply. Once ticketed and the airline is known, please contact the airline or visit the airline's website for exact fees.

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25-Day Mediterranean & New World Adventure
Athens to Ft. Lauderdale: Oct 25, 2008
ms Rotterdam

http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/CruiseDetails.action?durationCode=&noOfFlexibleMonths=1&portCode=&shipCodeSearch=RT&flexibleMonths=false&pageNumber=1&voyageCode=T835&destCode=&dateCode=10_2008&src=email

Fares including one-way air from
Ft. Lauderdale or Miami to Athens
Roundtrip Air from 22 other US cities is available for $200 more

CRUISE + AIR INSIDE FROM*   $2,299

CRUISE + AIR OUTSIDE FROM*   $2,499   

CRUISE + AIR VERANDAH SUITE FROM*$4,999   

CRUISE + AIR DELUXE VERANDAH SUITE FROM*Wait List

*Cruise + air fares include fuel supplement. Additional baggage charges may apply. Once ticketed and the airline is known, please contact the airline or visit the airline's website for exact fees.

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24-Day European Farewell
Athens to Ft. Lauderdale: Oct 30, 2008
ms Prinsendam

http://www.hollandamerica.com/find-cruise-vacation/CruiseDetails.action?durationCode=&noOfFlexibleMonths=1&portCode=&shipCodeSearch=PR&flexibleMonths=false&pageNumber=1&voyageCode=P831&destCode=&dateCode=10_2008&src=email

Fares including one-way air from
Ft. Lauderdale or Miami to Athens
Roundtrip Air from 22 other US cities is available for $200 more

CRUISE + AIR INSIDE FROM*   $2,299

CRUISE + AIR OUTSIDE FROM*   $2,499

CRUISE + AIR VERANDAH FROM*   $4,999

CRUISE + AIR VERANDAH SUITE FROM*Wait List   
   

*Cruise + air fares include fuel supplement. Additional baggage charges may apply. Once ticketed and the airline is known, please contact the airline or visit the airline's website for exact fees.

Roundtrip air included from these gateways for $200* more than listed cruise/air fare.

Atlanta (ATL), Baltimore (BWI), Boston (BOS), Buffalo (BUF), Charleston (CHS), Chicago (ORD), Cleveland (CLE), Charlotte (CLT), Cincinnati (CVG), Dallas (DFW), Detroit (DTW), Houston (IAH), Milwaukee (MKE), Memphis (MEM), Minneapolis (MSP), Newark (EWR), New York (JFK), Norfolk (ORF), Philadelphia (PHL), Pittsburgh (PIT), Raleigh (RDU) or Washington (DCA/IAD).


Email info@distinctive-destinations.com with your names as on passports, desired sailing, cabin category, preference to fly out of Ft. Lauderdale or Miami, and your contact details.
Offer expires September 10, 2008 or when space is sold out.

   Cádiz (Seville), Spain
Historic Cádiz is gateway to Jerez de Frontera, sherry capital of the world and site of outstanding Moorish architecture, and to Seville, famed for flamenco dancing and the exquisite Alcazar Palace.

View Shore Excursions: http://www.hollandamerica.com/cruise-destinations/ShoreExcursions!viewExcursions.action?destCode=E&portCode=CA1


   Lisbon, Portugal
Experience the history of the powerful Portuguese empire through Lisbon's vibrant museums, the Alfama medieval quarters and historic Rossio Square

View Shore Excursions: http://www.hollandamerica.com/cruise-destinations/ShoreExcursions!viewExcursions.action?destCode=E&portCode=LIS&src=email

           

   Barcelona, Spain
Discover the genius of Picasso in this city that mixes Catalán tradition with modern style, and savor delectable regional cuisine and exciting Flamenco dancing on an extended overnight visit.

View Shore Excursions: http://www.hollandamerica.com/cruise-destinations/ShoreExcursions!viewExcursions.action?destCode=E&portCode=BCN

           

   Funchal, Madeira, Portugal
Built on the sweet profits of the sugar trade, Funchal boasts impressive 15th and 16th century architecture, ancient volcanic caves and a stunning botanical garden.

View Shore Excursions: http://www.hollandamerica.com/cruise-destinations/ShoreExcursions!viewExcursions.action?destCode=E&portCode=FNC

           

   Rome, Italy
Known as the Eternal City, Rome is home to some of the world's great art and architecture, from St. Peter's Basilica and the Vatican Museum to the Sistine Chapel, the Colosseum, and more.

View Shore Excursions: http://www.hollandamerica.com/cruise-destinations/ShoreExcursions!viewExcursions.action?destCode=E&portCode=ROM

       
ABOUT HOLLAND AMERICA SHIPS

--Elegant mid-sized ships

--Staterooms offering more space

--Large private verandahs

--Luxurious Euro-Top mattresses & flat-panel TVs in each stateroom

--Spacious public rooms filled with fresh flowers and fine art

--Culinary Arts Center, presented by Food & Wine magazine

--Explorations Cafe, powered by The New York Times

--Explorations Speakers Series

--The Greenhouse Spa & Salon

--Lavish world-class production shows

--Club HAL® for children and The Loft for teens

--As You Wish™ dining with your choice of either fixed or flexible time & seating

--Elegant Main Dining Room with five-course menus

--Intimate, reservations-only Pinnacle Grill

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Cruise + Airfare Terms & Conditions:
*Fares shown include a fuel supplement of $9 per guest per day with a maximum per guest of $126.00 ($4 per guest per day for 3rd, 4th and 5th guests in a stateroom, with a maximum of $56.00 per 3rd, 4th or 5th guest). Fares not combinable with any other fares or promotions. Featured cruise + air fares are per person, based on double occupancy in the minimum categories and include one-way air fare from FLL. Air add-on available for the following gateways: ATL, BWI, BOS, BUF, CHS, ORD, CLE, CLT, CVG, DFW, DTW, IAH, MKE, MEM, MSP, EWR, JFK, ORF, PHL, PIT, RDU or DCA/IAD. Air taxes and fees of up to $28.00 including the September 11 security fee, are additional. Passenger based cruise taxes of up to $92.64 are additional. Baggage fees and other charges may be directly assessed by airlines or airports. Once you are notified of your flight details, please contact your airline. The cost of a forced overnight if required, is not included. Transfers between the ship and airport are not included and may be purchased for an additional charge. Fares are in U.S. dollars and include non-discountable amounts. Subject to availability. Offers are capacity controlled and may be modified, withdrawn or sailing dates may be substituted without prior notice. Restrictions may apply. Please refer to the appropriate Holland America brochure for full terms and conditions. Ships' Registry: The Netherlands.

Cruise-Only Terms & Conditions:
**Fares above do not include a fuel supplement of $9 per guest per day with a maximum per guest of $126.00. Featured fares are per person based on double occupancy, cruise only. Fares are in U.S. dollars and include non-discountable amounts. Taxes are additional and range from $92.95 to $174.34. Subject to availability. Offers are capacity controlled, and may be modified or withdrawn without prior notice. Restrictions may apply. Please refer to the appropriate Holland America brochure for full terms and conditions. Ships' Registry: The Netherlands.