Italian Intermezzo - Winter departures

Italy's three most famous and best loved cities reveal a treasure-trove of riches on this concise yet surprisingly diverse and delightful itinerary.  9 days, priced from $1999*, departs from and returns to the United States.

Included Premium Highlights:

• Discover the wonders of ancient Rome as you overlook the Forum and visit the Colosseum
• Cruise the romantic canals of Venice in a traditional gondola
• Admire Michelangelo's "Statue of David" at the Academy Museum in Florence
• Tour the Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel, a masterpiece of Michelangelo's fresco skills

Included Personal Insights:

• Enjoy a short tutorial about the world famous Chianti wines of Tuscany

Included Other Excursions & Sights:

• Tour St. Peter's Basilica, mother church of the Catholic faith
• Cruise to St. Mark's Square by private launch past San Giorgio Maggiore
• See St. Mark's Basilica, Dodge's Palace & the Bridge of Sighs in Venice
• Enjoy a scenic drive along the Brenta Riviera to see the Venetian summer palaces
• See the Cathedral, "Gates of Paradise" on the Baptistery & Signoria Square in Florence
• Visit Santa Croce Church to see the tombs of Michelangelo & Galileo
• Demonstrations of traditional Florence leather-work & Venetian glass-blowing

Included First Class Services:

• Escorted by a professional Tour Director
• Headsets for all guided visits & walking tours
• Luxury air-conditioned 40-seat coach with extended leg room & onboard restroom
• Insight Hotels include all service charges, taxes & porterage
• Insight Traveller document wall, Welcome on Tour book & information pack
• Airport arrival & departure transfers at scheduled times on Day 2 & Day 9
• Should your flights not coincide with these arrival & departure transfers, please make your own way to/from the airport or purchase a transfer

Included Quality Dining:

• Dine-Around evening at your own choice of restaurant from our selection in Florence (DA)
• 7 Buffet Breakfasts (BB), 2 three-course table d'hote Dinners or Buffets, plus tea or coffee (D)
• Departures on tour for Christmas and New Year's Eve enjoy a festive celebration dinner

*Call for departure dates.  Tour prices, dates and other departure details are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.  All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.  Call Sandy at 800-662-9824 to book today!

Costa Rica/Panama

Costa Rica and Panama are unique destinations which appeal to eco-tourists, beach lovers, adventurists, history buffs, romantics and families.  While both are blessed with rich bio-diversity, a myriad of protected natural resources and countless species of exotic plants, animals and marine life, each offers its own unique attractions, from Costa Rica's incredible Arenal Volcano to the infamous Panama Canal.  So much to See:  Lush, emerald rainforests/exotic cloud forests/stunning volcanoes adn hot springs/oceans, rivers and waterfalls/mountains/national parks/exotic bird, marine and wildlife/beautiful beaches/cosmopolitan capital cities with world-class museums, sites, shops, restaurants and clubs.  So much to do:  Hiking, fishing, snorkeling, surfing, bird watching, white water rafting, canyoning, kayaking, zip lining, trekking and rappelling through jungles and mountains.

InterContinental Playa Bonita Resort & Spa - Panana Breakfast buffet included daily, two kids 12 & under stay FREE, FREE upgrade to Club InterContinental Room, Inclusive plan also available (not valid July 15-18).  7-nights from $839* per person.

Royal Decameron Golf, Beach Resort & Villas - Panama Your All-Inclusive vacation includes airfare, hotel accommodations, transfers, all meals, all drinks, tips, entertainment and much more!  7-nights from $939* per person.

Gamboa Rainforest Resort - Panama Breakfast buffet included daily, two kids 12 & under stay FREE, FREE upgrade to deluxe riverview room with balcony and hammock, Inclusive plan also availalbe.  7-nights from $1,199* per person.

*Unless otherwise noted, fares do not include all applicable taxes, charges and government imposed fees.  Call Sandy at 800-662-9824 to book today!

Cairns and Great Barrier Reef Vacations

The $1599 pp Value Deal to Australia's Great Barrier Reef Includes:

• Round trip flights Los Angeles to Cairns on award winning Qantas Airways
• stopover in another Australian city; choose from Sydney, Brisbane or Melbourne
• 4 nights Cairns, 3-star hotel
• Full Day Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef for FREE*
• Kuranda Scenic Railway
• Skyrail Rainforest Cableway
• Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Par
• Round trip transfers airport/hotel
• Upgrade to 5-star hotel additional from $140* pp
• Fuel Surcharges

Hurry, limited to first 100 bookings only! 

4-Day Reef Discovery Includes 3 nights Cairns with your choice of hotel, Quicksilver Great Barrier Reef cruise, Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail, Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park and 2 lunches from $739* pp.

6-Day Cairns and Tropical North Includes 1 night Shangra-La Hotel, The Marina Cairns, 4 nights Sea Temple Resort & Spa Palm Cove, full day Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef, enjoy a day snorkeling off the Pontoon and see the beautiful colors of the reef from $1,015* pp.

6-Day Cruising the Great Barrier Reef Includes 4 nights Coral Princess Cruise with all meals, morning and afternoon tea and use of snorkeling equipment, 1 night The Shangri-La, The Marina Cairns and all transfers from $2,375* pp.

*Terms and conditions apply, call 1-800-662-9824 and get all the details from Sandy, today!

Helpful hints for low price travels:

Call ahead for holiday travel plans, minimum of 6 to 8 months in advance.

Family summer vacation should be booked by February.

When cruising:  remember to let us know if you are: a senior, military, a past cruiser and where you live.  A guarantee on a ship will give you a chance to upgrade for no additional cost.

We will do the searching for you and find the best price out there!

Every journey tells a story - let Grand Crowne Travel be apart of your journey.  Our new location is at the Towne Center as you come in the front door.  Contact us today at 1-800-662-9824, local 417-334-1690, fax 417-334-2390 or sleffel@grandcrownetravel.com.