Land & Cruise
December 17 – 26, 2008,
Including 4 Days Cruise!
10 Days / 9 NightsFrom$1914* Per Person

TOUR INCLUDES: 2 Nights Dann Carlton Hotel, Quito4-Day / 3-Night Cruise on board the M/V Santa Cruz, Main Deck Cabin1 Night Ramada Costa del Sol Lima Air3 Nights Casa Andina Catedral Hotel, Cuzco18 meals: 9 breakfast, 5 lunches and 4 dinner including festive Christmas DinnerAll shore excursions during Galapagos Cruise, with English speaking Naturalist GuideHalf Day Tour of QuitoFull Day Machu Picchu tour via the Vistadome TrainFull Day tour of the Sacred Valley of the IncasCity tour of Cuzco and nearby ruinsScenic Tour of LimaAll Hotel Taxes & Service ChargesAll transfers

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Can’t afford a total room make-over? No prob- with WallPops you can decorate your room as easily as changing your shoes. In the mood for hearts and flowers or perhaps you’re looking for something more retro? Just peel and position until you’re happy. I’m down for the WallPops Dry-Erase Dots which will jazz up my office while serving a functional purpose as well. Or maybe I’ll buy another set and give them to my boyfriend with thoughtful little reminders written on them…like my birthday, my dress size, my favorite perfume etc. Visit WallPops and check out all the choices.

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Soft leather gloves fall short of being the same ol” same ol” by offering a little something extra in the form of a sweet ruffle detailing along the top. Finished with a warm lining. Imported exclusively for Urban Outfitters. $48.00

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In all honesty, I wasn’t really looking forward to my Ride The Ducks special press tour yesterday. I thought it was going to be another dumb, touristy ride and really thought I knew most everything about San Francisco. WRONG…and on so many levels.It turned out to be the most fun I’ve had on dry land in some time, and the wet part wasn’t too shabby either.

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In August, I was quoted in SELF magazine about how I stay fit while traveling so much. Well, I have always been fit - but I have to admit, that when I gave my advise to the editor, I was a few pounds overweight and scarfing down meat at every meal.

After my week at Optimum Health Institute (you can read my Detox Diva blog) I learned that you really “Are what you eat.” And I lost 9.5 pounds eating only raw vegan food for a week!

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After 27 years, they really do it up right… Food, Wine, Fashion, Great Auction–put on your finest french frock and I’ll see you there.
But don’t forget to buy your tickets if you want to be among the first to sip the First French Wine of the Year La Soiree, hosted by the French American Chamber of Commerce and commencing on November 22, 2008, 5:30 to 9:30pm.

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Rollin’ Rollin’ Rollin’ Keep them doggies movin’ Rawhide! The tune kept running through my mind as the mass of huge gray-matted beasts crested the hilltop– hundreds strong, all galloping straight toward me- or so it seemed.

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November 3rd, 2008 by Sean - NWA WorldVacations

It is getting to be that time of year when you start thinking about ski vacations. I’m not sure if that is good or bad, because that means summer is over. Maybe thoughts of skiing in the crisp mountain air of Colorado will make you forget all about summer. There is nothing like a few good slolom runs through powder, down a mountain, and then going back to the lodge, sitting by the fire and drinking some hot chocolate.

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Brandini Toffee

Our first holiday gift rave for 2008 is Brandini Toffee! We love it - and turns out it’s a real big hit - winning awards left and right. We give it FIRST PLACE for tasty delight to share, ship and show off!

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