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Experience the magnificent Angkor Wat, a temple complex in Cambodia, built for King Suryavarman II in the early 12th century as his state temple and capital city. As the best-preserved temple at the site, it is the only one to have remained a significant religious centre since its foundation – first Hindu, dedicated to the god Vishnu, then Buddhist. The temple is at the top of the high classical style of Khmer architecture. It has become a symbol of Cambodia, appearing on its national flag, and it is the country's prime attraction for visitors.
Day 1: March 28th, 2015
Depart the ship in Bangkok and transfer to the airport. Upon arrival at the Siem Reap International Airport and obtaining your Visa, you will be met by your guide and transferred to Le Meridien Hotel. Following check-in and some free time to relax at the hotel, you will enjoy dinner with a Khmer dance show. (One 4x6 sized photo on photo paper is required for the Cambodian Visa)
Day 2: March 29th, 2015
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and then transfer to Angkor Thom complex. You will visit the Southern Gate of Angkor Thom and the famous Bayon Complex whose giant stone faces have become one of the most recognizable images connected to classic Khmer art and architecture. The curious smiling faces are said to be the representation of King Jayavarman VII, the creator of Bayon Temple.
Another highlight is a visit to the famous Ta Prohm Temple, famous for its forest atmosphere with enormous fig trees. This temple looks just as it did when the first European explorer arrived. You may recognize it as it's also the location of many scenes filmed for Angelina Jolie's huge blockbuster movie, Tomb Raider. Your morning of adventure will be followed by lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon you will drive to Bantey Srei, the beautiful 'Women's Citadel' located 32km from Siem Reap town. This is the last major Khmer temple to be re-discovered in Cambodia.
Your day will end with a visit to Angkor Wat. This is the highest and most magnificent temple in Cambodia. This huge temple was built by King Suryavarman as a Hinduist temple. His tomb was on the top tower. Angkor Wat has three floors and many roofs, doors and gates and you will see two long snakes with 7 heads which are considered to be dragons, on both sides of the entrance to the complex.
Enjoy sunset at Angkor Wat and then head back to the hotel for an evening at leisure. Dinner will be on your own.
Day 3: March 30th, 2015
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and check out. You will transfer to the airport for your flight to Saigon. Once you arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, visas will be issued and you will be met and transferred directly to the ship. (One 4x6 sized photo on photo paper is required for the Vietnamese Visa)
Land Program Step by Step:
Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. The timings and flights indicated are only approximate, are given here for general reference purposes only and are subject to change.
Day 1
7:30am Depart the port in Bangkok for the airport
10:20am Arrive at the airport and check in for flight K6 707 (subject to change)
11:10am Flight from Bangkok to Siem Reap
12:35pm Arrive in Siem Reap. Visa is arranged
1:00pm Meet and greet and transfer to your hotel
7:00pm Transfer to a local restaurant for dinner and Khmer Show
Overnight at Le Meridien Hotel or similar hotel
Day 2
7:00am Buffet Breakfast at the hotel
8:00am Transfer to Angkor Thom complex. Visit the Southern Gate the Bayon complex, Phimean Akas Temples, the Elephants Terrace & Leper King, Preah Khan, Neak Khan
9:30am Visit Ta Prohm Temple
11:30am Lunch at a local restaurant with your choice of one soft drink or one local beer or one bottle of water
12:30pm Drive to Bantey Srei, the 'Women's Citadel'
3:30pm Visit Angkor Wat
5:30pm Enjoy sunset over Angkor Wat (subject to weather conditions)
6:00pm Return to the hotel
6:30pm Evening at your leisure
Dinner on your own.
Overnight at the Le Meridien Hotel or similar hotel
Day 3
AM Breakfast at hotel
8:30am Check out and transfer to the airport for your flight to Saigon
9:30am Check in for your flight from Siem Reap to Saigon
11:20am Flight K6 808 (subject to change) to Saigon
12:20pm Arrival, meet and greet, Visa is arranged on arrival
12:45pm Transfer to ship
1:30pm Approximate arrival at the ship
Expected Weather: 30 – 35 C (80-90 F) With very little shade
What to Bring: Casual clothes (there are no dress code restrictions), comfortable walking shoes, hat, sunscreen, camera, insect repellant.
Currency: US dollars are popular and accepted everywhere. USD 1 = approximately 4,000 Cambodian Riels
Electricity: 220 Volts
Luggage: Light luggage would be most suited for this 2 night trip. Please note that the airlines allow a maximum of 1 checked suitcase (20 kg or 44lbs) and one small carry on. Any additional pieces will be paid to the airline at the guests' expense.
Documents: Valid Passports are required.
*Please bring with you two 4x6 sized photos on photo paper for the Cambodian and Vietnamese Visas. Do not pack them in your suitcase as you will them upon arrival into each airport.
Le Meridien Hotel in Siem Reap or another similar hotel.
If a similar hotel is required due to unforseen circumstances, it will be of equal ratings and standards.
Flights – K6 is Cambodia Angkor Air - Airbus 321 (subject to change)
Program Includes:
• 2 nights' accommodation at Le Meridien Hotel in Siem Reap or similar hotel
• Two breakfasts
• One lunch and one dinner - one local beer or one mineral water or one soft drink included
• Transfers and sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary using air-conditioned buses
• Bottled water will be provided on the buses.
• Air ticket in economy class from Bangkok to Siem Reap
• Air ticket in economy class from Siem Reap to Saigon
• English Speaking Guide
• Cambodian and Vietnamese Visas
• All transfers
Program Excludes:
• Any meals or drinks not specified above
• Personal expenses, hotel incidentals
• Gratuities to drivers and guides
Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces which may include: inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather appropriate clothing; hats; sunglasses; and flat, comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.
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Day 1 - April 10th, 2015
Depart from pier and transfer to Shanghai Pudong Airport for your flight to Xian in the morning. Upon arrival in Xian, meet and transfer firstly to local renowned Defachang Restaurant for Dumpling Lunch.
After lunch, you will tour Xi'an's landmark city wall, the most complete city wall surviving in China. The first emperor of the Ming Dynasty created it by enlarging an existing one constructed during the Tang Dynasty. Stretching around the entire old city, the 8.5-mile-long wall boasts 98 ramparts, stands 40 feet tall, and is 60 feet thick at its base.
Continue to visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. One of China's most revered pagodas, it was built in 652 A.D. to house the sutras and figurines of Buddha that a Chinese monk brought to Xi'an. The building was eventually expanded to ten stories, although only seven stories remain, as the others were damaged in various wars. Nevertheless, the pagoda is recognized as a symbol of Xi'an.
Late in the afternoon, you will check into beautiful Hilton Xi'an and enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure. Dinner will be on your own.
Day 2 - April 11th, 2015
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will enjoy a picturesque drive to the Terracotta Warriors Museum, a repository for thousands of clay soldiers that were buried with China's first emperor to accompany him in his eternal rest. Considered one of the world's greatest archaeological treasures, the 7,000 life-size terracotta warriors and horses were buried for centuries until excavated in 1974.
The warriors are grouped in battle order, rank by rank, some mounted on horse-drawn chariots and others in infantry groups armed with spears, swords and crossbows. Each figure was individually created with unique characteristics.
After lunch at the museum's Friendship Restaurant, you will transfer to the Xian Airport for the flight to Shanghai. Upon arrival you will transfer back to the ship in the Port of Shanghai.
Land Program Step by Step: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. The flights and timings indicated are approximate. They are given here only for general reference purposes and are subject to change.
8:30am Depart from pier and transfer to Shanghai Pudong Airport.
09:45am Arrive at Shanghai Pudong Airport
11:10am Flight MU292 Shanghai/Xian. (subject to change) Lunch will be served
onboard flight
1:40pm Upon arrival in Xi'an, meet and transfer for tour
3:00pm Visit to the City Wall
4:15pm Visit to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda
5:45pm Check into your hotel and rest of the day at leisure. Dinner is on
Overnight at the Hilton Xi'an or similar hotel
Buffet Breakfast at the hotel.
8:30am Depart from hotel
9:30am Visit to the Terra-Cotta Warriors' Museum
12:30pm Lunch at local restaurant
1:30pm Transfer to the airport
2:45pm Arrive at Xian Airport
4:00pm Flight MU2169 Xian/ Shanghai (subject to change)
6:15pm Upon arrival in Shanghai, meet and transfer to pier
8:00pm Return to pier and re-board the ship
Expected Weather: The weather in cities of Shanghai , Xi'an & Beijing are typically sunny days in early April with temperature ranging from High C20/F68 to Low C10/F50.
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sun glasses, wind-proof jacket and sweater.
Note about restrooms: Restrooms in China vary from having toilets to holes in the floor and their cleanliness standards are not always up to par with those of the western world. You will encounter both types of restroom facilities on your travels in China. It is advisable to have hand sanitizer and extra tissues /toilet paper at all times just in case they are needed.
Local Currency: The Chinese Currency is Renminbi (RMB) and the rate is approx. RMBY 6.1 = US $ 1.00
Money exchange is available at the hotel cashier. Most shops accept US dollars and credit cards.
Electricity: The Voltage in China is 220 volts (U.S. Standard is 110 volts). Adapters and transformers are available from the hotel housekeeping.
Luggage information: Maximum 20 kg/1 piece per person for check luggage and 5 kg/1 piece per person for carry-on luggage.
Documents and Visa Requirements: A Chinese Visa is required for this overland program as well as a valid passport.
Hotel address:
Hilton Xi'an
199 Dongxin Road Xincheng District, Xi'an, 710005, China
*If a similar hotel is required it will be of equal ratings and standards
Program Includes :
" Coach class air tickets Shanghai/Xian/Shanghai
" 1 night's accommodation at Hilton Xi'an or similar with daily
" All tours as per itinerary
" 1 breakfast and 2 lunches ( lunch include a choice of 1 glass of soft
drinks, local beer or local mineral water)
" All transfers, sightseeing and entrance fees as per program
" Any meals and drinks not specified above, tips to drivers and tour
guides, hotel gratuities, hotel incidentals and other personal items;
" Chinese Visa
Explore the spectacular icons in three of China's greatest cities, including the Big Wild Goose Pagoda, the Terra Cotta Warriors Museum, the Great Wall, Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square.
Day 1: April 12, 2015
After disembarking from the ship, you will transfer to the Shanghai Pudong Airport and fly to Xi'an. Upon arriving, you will transfer to the highly popular Defachang restaurant for an authentic dumpling lunch.
Afterwards, you will tour Xi'an's landmark city wall, the most complete city wall surviving in China. The first emperor of the Ming Dynasty created it by enlarging an existing one constructed during the Tang Dynasty. Stretching around the entire old city, the 8.5-mile-long wall boasts 98 ramparts, stands 40 feet tall, and is 60 feet thick at its base.
Then, it's on to the Big Wild Goose Pagoda. One of China's most revered pagodas, it was built in 652 A.D. to house the sutras and figurines of Buddha that a Chinese monk brought to Xi'an. The building was eventually expanded to ten stories, although only seven stories remain, as the others were damaged in various wars. Nevertheless, the pagoda is recognized as a symbol of Xi'an.
Day 2: April 13, 2015
After visiting, you will have lunch nearby and then continue to the Great Mosque, one of China's oldest, largest and best-preserved Islamic mosques. Built in the late 14th century, and then rebuilt a few centuries later, the Great Mosque offers a wonderful introduction into the city's history and features a unique blend of traditional Arabian and Chinese architectural styles.
Following the exploration of the mosque, you will transfer back to the hotel. A few hours later, you will depart for the Tang Palace restaurant to watch the Tang Dynasty Dinner Show. This performance of traditional dance and music provides a wonderful look into the artistry that flourished in China approximately 1,500 years ago. Following the performance, you will return to the hotel for the evening.
Day 3: 25 April 14, 2015
After breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to the Xi'an Airport and fly to Beijing, the historical capital of China. Upon arriving, you will soon transfer to a restaurant for lunch.
Then, it's on to the undisputed highlight of the day: the Great Wall of China. You will enter at the Juyongguan section, which stretches over a natural pass just outside of the city. Built in the 3rd century B.C. to protect China's northern border from foreign invaders, the entire wall rambles over thousands of miles east to west. It is the world's largest military structure and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Following your time at the Great Wall, you will check into the Regent Beijing for the evening. Dinner is on your own.
Day 4: 25 April 15, 2015
After breakfast at the hotel, you will visit the Forbidden City, home to the emperors in the Ming and Qing dynasties. The world's largest palace, the Forbidden City is a sprawling 250-acre complex of pavilions, halls, courtyards and gates showcasing treasures of China's imperial past.
Continuing on, you will then see impressive Tiananmen Square, the world's largest public square. It has long been a gathering place for cultural and political events, perhaps the most notorious being the government's brutal crackdown on protesting students who set up camp here in 1989. The square contains numerous monuments and buildings, including Tiananmen Tower, the Monument to the People's Heroes, and the Memorial Hall of Chairman Mao.
After walking about the square, you will enjoy lunch at a nearby restaurant and then transfer to the pier and re-board the ship.
The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. The times and flights indicated are only approximate, given for general reference purposes only, and are subject to change.
6:30am Depart from the pier for the Shanghai Pudong Airport
7:45am Arrive at the Shanghai Pudong Airport
9:00am Fly to Xi'an (Flight FM9205, subject to change)
11:25am Arrive in Xi'an and transfer for lunch
12:45pm Dumpling lunch at the Defachang restaurant
2:15pm Visit the city walls
3:30pm Visit the Big Wild Goose Pagoda
5:00pm Hotel check in. The remainder of the day is on your own
Overnight at the Hilton Xi'an
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
9:00am Depart from the hotel
10:00am Visit the Terracotta Warriors Museum
1:00pm Lunch
3:00pm Visit the Great Mosque
4:30pm Return to the hotel
6:45pm Depart from hotel
7:15pm Tang Dynasty Dinner Show
10:00pm Return to the hotel
Buffet breakfast at the hotel
7:00am Depart from the hotel
8:00am Arrive at Xi'an Airport
9:00am Fly from Xi'an to Beijing (Flight MU2109, subject to change)
10:55am Arrive in Beijing and transfer for lunch
12:45pm Lunch
2:45pm Visit the Great Wall of China
6:00pm Check into the Regent Hotel, dinner on own
9:00am Depart from the hotel
9:30am Visit the Forbidden City
11:00am Visit Tiananmen Square
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Transfer to the port of Tianjin
4:15pm Arrive at the pier and re-board the ship
Expected Weather: The weather in Shanghai, Xi'an and Beijing is typically sunny in mid-April with temperatures ranging from 68° Fahrenheit (20° Celsius) to 50° Fahrenheit (10° Celsius).
What to Bring: Comfortable walking shoes, sunglasses, jacket and sweater.
Note about restrooms: Not all restrooms in China have conventional toilets; some are squat toilets only slighter higher than the floor. You will encounter both conventional and squat toilets while traveling. It is advisable to always carry hand sanitizer and extra tissues and toilet paper in case they are needed.
Local Currency: The Chinese currency is Renminbi (RMB) and the rate is approximately 6.1 RMBY to one U.S. dollar. Exchanging money is available at the hotels, and most shops accept U.S. dollars and credit cards.
Electricity: The voltage in China is 220 volts (U.S. standard is 110 volts). Adapters and transformers are available from the hotel housekeeping.
Luggage: The maximum allowed is one checked bag weighing up to 44 pounds (20 kilograms) and one piece of carry-on luggage weighing up to 11 pounds (5 kilograms).
Documents and visa requirements: A Chinese visa and a valid passport are required.
Hotel addresses:
Regent Beijing
99 Jinbao Street, Dongcheng District, Beijing 100005, China
Telephone: + 86 10 8522 1888
If a similar hotel is required due to unforeseen circumstances, it will be of equal ratings and standards.
Program includes:
" Coach-class air tickets between Shanghai, Xian and Beijing
" Accommodation for two nights at the Hilton Xi'an and one night at the
Regent Beijing
" 3 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 1 dinner (lunch and dinner include one
soft drink, local beer or mineral water)
" All transfers, sightseeing and entrance fees as per the program
Program excludes:
" Meals and drinks not specified above, tips to drivers and tour
guides, hotel gratuities, hotel incidentals and other personal items
" Chinese visa
Please note: Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces, which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, and gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Guests who utilize a wheelchair and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather-appropriate clothing hats, sunglasses, and flat comfortable walking shoes are generally recommended.
This wonderful tour offers an historical look at the aftermath from the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, juxtaposed against the serenity of Japanese gardens and the splendor of castles and museums.
Day 1 - April 19, 2015
After disembarking from the ship, you will drive directly to Peace Memorial Park, an urban greenscape built near the hypocenter or Ground Zero of the atomic bomb blast that leveled much of Nagasaki on August 9, 1945. The inspiring park was built to represent Nagasaki's wish for world peace and the hope that a conflict of the magnitude of World War II never occurs again.
The effect of the bombing is also demonstrated at your next stop, the Nagasaki Atomic Bomb Museum. Photographs taken in the city immediately after the atomic blast, as well as artifacts that survived the explosion, are on permanent exhibit. You will also visit the solemn hypocenter near the museum.
Then following a Western-style lunch, you will drive east along a picturesque peninsula to Shimabara castle. Amazingly, it is a complete re-creation of the original feudal castle that was constructed here in the early 1600s but later dismantled during the Meiji period. However, the surrounding stonewalls are original. Inside, you may see weapons, armor and other treasures, including those related to the 1637 Shimabara Rebellion, an uprising of Christian peasantry.
Next, you will drive to Shimabara port and board a ferry to Kumamoto on the other side of the bay. Following check-in at the lovely Hotel Nikko Kumamoto, you will walk a short distance along its inviting streets to a renowned restaurant for a traditional Japanese-style dinner.
In time, you will walk back to the hotel to settle in and spend the evening.
Day 2 - April 20, 2015
Following breakfast at the hotel, your sightseeing tour of Kumamoto will begin at Suizenji Park. First constructed in 1636 as a tea retreat, the park has grown to become one of Japan's most beautiful gardens. The meticulously manicured grounds and serene reflective ponds make for an immensely relaxing experience.
Not far away, you will find the National Historical Site of Kumamoto castle. Although largely destroyed during the Satsuma Rebellion in 1877, it was extensively rebuilt in the 1960s. The castle is a repository of exceptional artifacts that include samurai armor and personal belongings from its former lords. Perched on a hilltop and surrounded by cherry trees, the castle boasts a number of defensive architectural features such as wooden overhangs designed to prevent attackers from getting inside.
A ride on Japan's famed bullet train awaits you next. Zipping from Kumamoto to Kagoshima in less than an hour, you will arrive in time for lunch and then tour beautiful Iso-teien Garden.
Built around the same time as Suizenji Park, the garden is also known as Senganen, and overlooks Kinko Bay and a towering volcano beyond. Once the summer villa of the powerful Shimazu clan, the property includes artificial rivers, a bamboo grove, cascading waterfall and a traditional poem-writing garden.
You will also spend time in the garden's nearby Shoko Shuseikan Museum, Japan's first Western-style factory. Established in 1852 to produce cannons, glass, ceramics and farm tools, it now holds exhibits devoted to the 700-year Shimazu family history.
After visiting, you will drive back to Marin Port Kagoshima and re-board your ship.
Overland Program Step by Step:
The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. The times indicated are only approximate, given here for general reference purposes and subject to change.
10:00am Disembark the ship and drive to Peace Memorial Park
10:30am Visit Peace Memorial Park
11:00am Drive to the Atomic Bomb Museum
11:10am Visit the Atomic Bomb Museum
12:40pm Drive to lunch at a hotel restaurant
1:00pm Enjoy a Western-style lunch
2:00pm Drive to Shimabara Castle
3:45pm Visit Shimabara Castle
4:35pm Drive to Shimabara Gaiko port
5:30pm Ride the ferry to Kumamoto port
6:00pm Arrive in the port and transfer to the Hotel Nikko Kumamoto
6:30pm CHeck in at the hotel
7:15pm Walk to a nearby restaurant
7:30pm Enjoy a Japanese-style dinner
9:00pm Walk back to the hotel
Overnight at the Hotel Nikko Kumamoto or similar hotel
Breakfast at the hotel
8:15am Check out and start Kumamoto sightseeing tour
8:30am Visit Suizenji Park
9:10am Drive to Kumamoto Castle
9:30am Visit Kumamoto Castle
10:40am Drive to Kumamoto Station
10:55am Arrive at Kumamoto Station
11:22am Ride the bullet train from Kumamoto to Kagoshima
12:09pm Arrive at Kagoshima Station
12:30pm Drive to a nearby restaurant
12:45pm Enjoy lunch
1:45pm Drive to Senganen (Iso-teien Garden)
2:15pm Visit Senganen (Iso-teien Garden)
3:45pm Drive to Marin Port Kagoshima
4:30pm Arrive at the port and re-board the ship
Expected Weather:
The temperature can be as low as 40° F to 44° F in the evening and morning, rising to 59° F to 64° F during the day.
What to Bring:
Warm clothing is strongly recommended, as are hats, sunscreen and comfortable walking shoes.
Local currency: Japanese yen
Electricity: 100v
Luggage: One overnight handbag per person. The bullet train cannot accommodate large suitcases.
Documents and Visa Requirements: Please consult your nearest Japanese embassy for regulations for your country or origin.
Hotel Nikko Kumamoto or similar hotel
*If a similar hotel is required due to unforeseen circumstances, it will be of equal ratings and standards.
One-night hotel accommodation at Hotel Nikko Kumamoto or similar hotel
Shinkansen bullet train (tourist class) from Kumamoto to Kagoshima
Ferry ticket from Shimabara to Kumamoto
1 Breakfast and 2 western-style lunches (2 soft drinks included)
1 Japanese-style dinner (2 soft drinks or local beer or wine included)
English-speaking tour guide throughout
Admission to Atomic Bomb Museum, Shimabara Castle, Kumamoto Castle, Suizenji Park and Senganen
Ground arrangements as per the itinerary
Not Included:
Items of a personal nature such as additional drinks or meals and snacks, hotel incidentals and gratuities for the driver and guides.
Please note: This program involves moderate to extensive walking during site visits. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs and negotiate a mixture of surfaces, which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel or natural paths. The tour is therefore not recommended for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilize a wheelchair. The bullet train cannot accommodate electric scooters and wheelchairs.
Hanoi, Vietnam's small elegant capital, lies on the banks of the Red River and offers a wealth of historical and spiritual sights to explore. Founded in 1010, modern-day Hanoi is a city of contrasts, with European-looking gardens, compact neighborhoods of narrow "tube- houses" and French-inspired architecture - all collaborating to give Hanoi a noticeable charm. On this overnight excursion enjoy ample time to discover this amazing city, and recognize its political and historical importance.
Day 1:
Departing the port at Halong Bay, drive through the peaceful countryside, catching glimpses of everyday rural life: seemingly endless rice fields dotted with colorful billboard advertisements, small villages bustling with activity, and farmers in cone-shaped hats. Upon arrival in Hanoi, check-in to the hotel before enjoying a dinner at a local restaurant. Spend the evening at a local theater, entertained by an engaging water puppet show accompanied by traditional string instruments. Created to amuse the kings of the Ly Dynasty in the 11th century, water puppets are an art form unique to Vietnam. After the show, you will return to the hotel and overnight.
Day 2:
Following breakfast at the hotel, begin your in-depth exploration of Hanoi with a drive to Ba Dinh Square and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Completed in 1975, the government positioned the massive, three-story structure with grey granite colonnades, on the historical site where President Ho Chi Minh declared independence for Vietnam in 1945. After a photo opportunity at the Soviet-style mausoleum, walk to the picturesque One Pillar Pagoda and Ho Chi Minh Stilt House where Ho Chi Minh lived between 1958 and 1969.
Next, visit the graceful Temple of Literature, built in 1070 to honor the Chinese philosopher Confucius. Surrounded by serene gardens, the temple is an excellent and well-preserved example of traditional Vietnamese architecture. Continuing on from the Temple of Literature, it's an interesting journey through the city's colorful side streets, glimpsing everyday life in Hanoi.
Leaving the museum, a short stop will be made at the infamous Hanoi Hilton (Hoa Lo Prison) built by the French in 1896, and where many US POWs were held during the Vietnam War.
Next you will stop at Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter. Once known as the ancient merchants' quarter, you will have time to explore the maze of narrow streets and back lanes, lined with colorful stalls and street vendors.
After stopping for lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Pagoda of Tran Quoc, widely acknowledged as the National Pagoda. Inside you will have a chance to view how Vietnamese people practice their original belief in Mothers of All such as the Mother of the Mountain and Mother of the Sea just to name two.
Next you will visit the Museum of Minority Ethnics with its extensive displays dedicated to Vietnam's 54 ethnic minority peoples.
Your trip concludes with the drive back to Halong Bay and the ship.
Please note: Clothing needs to cover knees and shoulders. There will be a few occasions when shoes will need to be removed. Photography and video is not allowed in certain areas of Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum. Note that it is not possible to enter the mausoleum on Monday's and Friday's. The order of sightseeing places may be reversed to avoid congestion and closing time.
Please note: The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. The timings indicated are only approximate, and are given here for general reference purposes and are subject to change.
2:15pm Drive to Hanoi
6:30pm Check in at hotel
7:00pm Dinner at local restaurant (includes on soft drink or local beer)
8:00pm Depart for Water Puppet Theatre
8:15pm Enjoy the water puppet show
9:15pm Back to hotel for relaxation
Overnight at the Daewoo Hotel in Hanoi or similar hotel
7:00am Breakfast at the hotel and check out
8:00am Drive to Ho Chi Minh 's Mausoleum
8:30am Visit Ho Chi Minh Stilt House and One-Pillar Pagoda
9:45am Drive to the Temple of Literature
10:05am Visit the Temple of Literature
10:35am Drive to Hoa Lo Prison ( Hanoi Hilton)
10:50am Visit inside Hoa Lo
11:20am Drive to Hanoi Old Quarter
11:35am Visit inside Hanoi Old Quarter
12:35pm Depart for local restaurant
12:50pm Lunch at the local restaurant
1:50pm Drive to Tran Quoc Pagoda
2:10pm Visit inside the Tran Quoc Pagoda
2:40pm Depart for the museum of Ethnic minorities
3:00pm Visit inside the museum
3:30pm Drive back to the ship.
7:30pm Arrive at the port
Expected Weather: 25-30 C
What to Bring: Casual clothes, hat, sunscreen, good walking shoes.
Currency: USD or local Vietnam Dong
Electricity: 220 Volt
Luggage: one overnight handbag per person
Documents and Visa Requirements: Passports are required
Accommodation: Daewoo Hotel in Hanoi or similar
We will only source different hotels in unforeseen situations. If similar hotels are required they will be of equal ratings and standards.
*One night at a five star hotel on the basis of twin sharing
*One breakfast, one lunch & one dinner at local restaurant. Lunch and dinner include one local beer, or 1 soft drink, or 1 mineral water.
*Mineral water in all hotel rooms and on tour buses
*All transfers and sightseeing as indicated in program
*English-speaking guide
*Entrance fees
*Water puppet show
*English speaking guide
*Two days of sightseeing
Not Included:
Hotel incidentals including mini bar
Gratuities to drivers and guides
Any meals or beverages not listed above
Personal Expenses
Sail a luxurious, traditional junk, chartered just for an intimate small group of guests, through stunningly beautiful Ha Long Bay and then spend a relaxing evening on board, followed by a day touring Hanoi's signature attractions.
In the early afternoon, you will transfer from the ship to your nearby luxury junk.
The junk's spacious cabins are exquisite exuding intimacy, and personal service excels.
Enjoy panoramic views from the dining room as well as outstanding Vietnamese and international cuisine. Additionally, the smaller size of your Junk allows the vessel to cruise closer to the most scenic natural wonders of Ha Long Bay.
Soon after boarding, you will begin cruising the picturesque bay in the Gulf of Tonkin. Revered for its nearly 2,000 picturesque islands and precipitous limestone pillars, Ha Long Bay has been deemed a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Magnificent and imposing, these limestone karst formations rise out of the sea in unusual and intriguing shapes, with names that fire the imagination. For instance, Man's Head Island resembles a man rising out of the sea and looking towards the mainland. Similarly, the Pair of Roosters looks astonishingly like two roosters. "Ha Long" means "descending dragon" and legend has it that a huge, dragon-like sea monster still resides in these waters.
While cruising along in your luxurious Junk, you will pass rock arches, sheer cliffs, white sand beaches and tranquil coves. There are also numerous grottoes, one of which you will explore, and lovely fishing villages. As dusk begins to fall on beautiful Ha Long Bay, a sumptuous dinner will be served, after which you may settle in to enjoy a relaxing evening onboard.
Following breakfast onboard the Junk, you will drive to Hanoi in a minibus to tour its most magnificent attractions, beginning with imposing Ba Dinh Square. It is dominated by the impressive marble and granite tomb where Ho Chi Minh lies in state. You will visit the former president's mausoleum, a nearby stilt house and One Pillar Pagoda, a curious little square structure that rises above a lotus pond.
Continuing on, you will see the Temple of Literature, an 11th-century building that is dedicated to Confucianism. In 1076, Vietnam's first national university was built next to the temple. Here, you will walk through the tranquil five-walled courtyards and behold the pavilion where Vietnam's men of letters once recited their poetry.
Following lunch, you will tour the infamous Hoa Lo Prison, also known as the Hanoi Hilton. You will see the rooms where the French imprisoned Vietnamese patriots and where American soldiers, including Senator John McCain, were held as prisoners of war.
Later, on the way to Hanoi's fascinating Old Quarter, you will drive past Hoan Kiem Lake to see its island temple dedicated to Tran Hung Dao, a hero who fought against the Mongolian troops in the 13th century. The lake is also known as the Lake of the Restored Sword, and you will hear how the legend originated.
Upon arriving in the robust Old Quarter, you will enjoy free time to meander about shopping or simply enjoying this authentic slice of life in urban Hanoi. Afterwards, you will drive back to the ship and re-join the cruise.
The order of sites visited may vary to avoid congestion. The indicated times are approximate, provided here only for general reference and are subject to change.
Day 1
2:15pm Transfer from the pier to your junk
2:30pm Cruise Ha Long Bay
6:30pm Dinner onboard your junk including two cocktails for pre dinner and a bottle of wine per couple during dinner
Overnight on the Valentine or a similar junk boat
Day 2
6:30am Breakfast onboard your junk
7:30am Disembark and drive to Hanoi by minibus
10:45am Explore Ba Dinh Square – visit the Stilt House and One Pillar Pagoda
11:45am Drive to the Temple of Literature
12:00pm Visit the Temple of Literature
12:30pm Depart for lunch
12:45pm Lunch including one soft drink or beer per person
1:45pm Drive to Hoa Lo Prison
2:00pm Tour Hoa Lo Prison
2:30pm Explore Hanoi's Old Quarter
4:00pm Drive back to the ship
7:30pm Re-join to the ship
30-35 degrees Celsius (86-95 degrees Fahrenheit)
One small overnight bag per person with casual clothing, walking shoes, a hat and sunscreen.
U.S. Dollar or the local Vietnamese Dong
220 volts
Documents and Visa Requirements:
A passport is required.
One night on the Valentine junk (Indochina Sails)or similar junk
*Several junks may be used depending on the final size of the group
One breakfast and one dinner on your junk
2 pre dinner drinks (house wine, local beer, soft drinks, water)
One bottle of wine per couple for dinner
Transfer from the ship to the junk
English-speaking guide
Entrance fees to Ha Long Bay and caves
Full-day sightseeing in Hanoi in a minibus
Lunch in Hanoi including one soft drink or beer per person
Any meals and drinks not listed above
Gratuities for drivers, guides and junk staff
Please note:
Land programs that encompass multiple days ashore customarily include extensive and prolonged activity, while those of shorter durations typically have more moderate activity levels. However, each program varies and participants should be prepared to negotiate a mixture of surfaces, which may include inclines, cobblestones, sand, gravel or natural paths. There may also be a need to climb steps or stairs on occasion. Wheelchair guests and those with mobility concerns are advised to check with the cruise line in advance to see if any portion of the tour program may not be considered suitable for their individual situation. Weather-appropriate clothing, caps, sunglasses, and flat comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
NOTE: This program is only available to guests who are in transit doing back to back cruises.
Disembark the ship in Moorea to indulge in the luxuries of the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort and Spa, where you will spend an evening in one of the most extraordinary hotels in Tahiti.
In the afternoon, you will be met on the dock in Moorea and then transfer to the idyllic Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa. Nestled between two bays and set against a beautiful mountain backdrop, the resort offers two choices in accommodations: a garden-view bungalow or an overwater bungalow. Both types of bungalows are decorated in a wonderfully appealing contemporary Polynesian style.
Following check-in, the remainder of the day is at leisure to do as you please, while enjoying the resort's facilities. You might walk along the beach, take a refreshing swim in the ocean, snorkel in the lagoon, and pamper yourself in the spa. If you are feeling more ambitious, you may play tennis and work out in the fitness center.
Sunsets are extraordinary at the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa, and there are plenty of romantic spots to watch the spectacle. Later, you will enjoy dinner in the resort's lagoon-side Arii Vahine Restaurant before retiring for the evening.
In the morning, breakfast will be served. If you are staying in a garden-view bungalow, you will enjoy a hearty American breakfast in the Arii Vahine Restaurant. If you are staying in an overwater bungalow, the staff will paddle a traditional outrigger canoe to your private terrace and deliver a traditional Polynesian breakfast.
The remainder of the morning is yours to enjoy. You might indulge in an amenity you have yet to try or revisit an activity you found particularly enjoyable. In time, you will transfer back to the terminal and ride the ferry to Papeete to re-join the ship.
Overland Program Step by Step:
The Destination Services team on board the ship will reconfirm the timing of your transfers.
Deluxe Garden Bungalow Program Includes:
* Welcome cocktail with flower lei
* One in-room fruit basket
* One bottle of champagne (75 centiliters/25 ounces)
* A three-course plated dinner at the Arii Vahine Restaurant, including a half-bottle of sparkling or mineral water, one soda and a half-bottle of house wine or one local beer.
* One night in a deluxe garden-view bungalow at the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa
* American breakfast
* City tax
* Transfers (non-private) from the Moorea pier to the Hilton resort
* Transfers (non-private) from the Hilton resort to the ferry pier
* A ferry ride (one-way, non-private) to Papeete
* Transfer (non-private) from the ferry pier to the cruise pier in Papeete
Meals and beverages not listed above
Personal expenses, including incidentals such as the spa at the hotel
Use of motorized watersports
Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa
Check-in time: 2:00pm
Check-out time: 11:00am
The climate for all of the Tahitian Islands, including Moorea, is tropical. May through October is the dry season and rain is rare. Temperatures generally range between 24-28 degrees Celsius (72-82 degrees Fahrenheit). Temperatures only fluctuate minimally from day to night.
What to bring:
One overnight bag per person packed with light, loose clothing, a bathing suit, sunscreen, hat and sunglasses.
220 volts (60Hz). A converter/adaptor is usually available upon request.
Shops in French Polynesia are open from Monday to Friday 7:30 am to 5 pm., and Saturdays from 7:30 am to 11:30 am. Most establishments are closed on Sunday, including many restaurants. However in Papeete market is open from 5 am to 10 am. Merchandise includes a variety of flowers, food, pareos(wraparound skirts), hats, mother of pearl items, art objects and souvenirs.
Overwater Bungalow Program Includes:
* A three-course plated dinner at the Arii Vahine Restaurant, including a half-bottle of sparkling or mineral water, one soda and a half-bottle of house wine or one local beer.
* One night in an overwater bungalow at the Hilton Moorea Lagoon Resort & Spa
* Breakfast delivered by an outrigger canoe
* City tax
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Sorry for posting twice before even introducing myself, but the Q about Tice being replaced touched a nerve. LOL
I've been a Vikes fan for 20+ years now, and I bleed purple with the best of 'em. I live in Reno, NV, which is not the best place to catch games on TV at home without a satellite, so I do the next best thing...go to a sports bar that has a satellite. []
I lived in Minnesota for 2+ years and got to see the Vikings play in the Dome 3 different times. They were all wins...two of them were against the Pukers and Bears, and the other one was the redemption game against the Giants on Monday Night.
I'm die-hard for the Purple and Gold, but I'm also able to see the flaws that need to be fixed (ie. pass rush). I can Packer-bash with the best of them, but it's just all in fun. I respect the career Brett Favre has had, but the constant Media adoration of him gets under my skin in a BIG way. LOL It's weird...I want him to retire, so we can maybe get a break from hearing his name drooled every 5 seconds during a game (in which he throws 2+ INTs), but on the other hand, once he's gone, Ahman Green alone won't keep them competitive. LOL
Anyway...sorry for the novel, and here's hoping for a good Playoff run this year!!! [8D]
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- Governor Pat Quinn signed five new laws to support our service members during Veteran's Day at the Illinois State Fair on Sunday.
The laws are designed to specifically support the needs of women veterans and veteran-owned businesses. They also take steps to protect our military memorials.
Governor Quinn reinforced his agenda to honor everyone who has served our nation by quoting President Lincoln, who served in the Illinois National Guard.
"It's the duty of all of us, on the home front, to take good care of those who have been in battle," said Governor Quinn. "And we, in Illinois, his home state, need to embrace those words every single day."
Of the five bills, four take effect immediately. The final one, which increases penalties for damaging military memorials, goes into effect January 1, 2014.


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Wii U flop puts Nintendo chief on hot seat
Analysts and investors are putting pressure on the president of Nintendo after projections for Wii U sales were slashed. "His direction is not where it should be," one investor says.
Bloomberg News
Nintendo President Satoru Iwata, who tripled revenue by introducing hits like the Wii console, is coming under fire from some investors and analysts after the company's latest game machine flopped.
Though Iwata had vowed to deliver 100 billion yen ($960 million) in operating profit this fiscal year, the world's largest maker of video-game machines instead forecast a surprise 35 billion-yen loss, blaming poor sales by the Wii U. The company last week cut projections for Wii U unit sales by 69 percent and game sales by 50 percent.
Iwata, 54, has stuck to family-focused games, which are losing favor as casual players use smartphones and tablets while hard-core gamers opt for more advanced machines from Sony and Microsoft.
Nintendo, which has zero debt and about $8.6 billion of cash and equivalents, is studying new business models to revive sales after previously ruling out licensing its Mario and Zelda franchises to rivals.
"Iwata misunderstood the market," said Yasuaki Kogure, chief investment officer at Tokyo-based SBI Asset Management, which holds Nintendo shares. "His direction is not what it should be."
Nintendo said Iwata explained his responsibility to ensure a recovery, and it declined to comment further, according to an emailed statement.
Nintendo shares fell 2.4 percent to 13,415 yen Tuesday at the close of trade in Tokyo after dropping 6.2 percent Monday. The stock has lost more than 80 percent of its value since its peak in 2007, the same year Apple unveiled the iPhone.
Iwata started programming games during high school and studied at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, one of Japan's top universities. When appointed in 2002, he became the first president of Nintendo from outside the founding Yamauchi family since it started selling cards in the late 19th century.
At that time, Nintendo had annual sales of 555 billion yen.
Iwata subsequently oversaw a winning streak that included the Game Boy Advance SP, the Nintendo DS handheld player, the Nintendo DS Lite, the Wii, the DSi, the DSi XL and the 3DS. The company also opened its first retail store in New York's Rockefeller Center, selling machines, games and merchandise featuring its Pokémon collection and Donkey Kong.
In 2009, Nintendo posted 555 billion yen in operating profit as revenue more than tripled to 1.8 trillion yen on demand for the original Wii console and software. The Wii sold more than 100 million units and became the world's best-selling console.
Iwata followed in November 2012 with the Wii U, which failed to match its predecessor's success. In the period between the Wii and Wii U releases, Apple unveiled its iPhone and iPad; Samsung Electronics its Galaxy line of smartphones and tablets; and Google its Android operating system used by most mobile-phone makers.
Those were body blows to Nintendo, and revenue in the 12 months ending March 31 is forecast to drop to 590 billion yen. The company projects it will sell 2.8 million Wii U units instead of the 9 million originally forecast, and 19 million Wii U games instead of 38 million.
"Iwata, who is very much a video-game man, must leave," Amir Anvarzadeh, a manager of Japanese equity sales at BGC Partners in Singapore, said in an email.
The increasing criticism comes after Iwata benefactor Hiroshi Yamauchi, who ran Nintendo for 53 years, died in September and left his 11 percent stake to his four children. Iwata said Jan. 17 the company is considering buying back those shares.
As the Wii U flounders, both Sony and Microsoft are ramping up the pressure with new consoles. Sony this month said it sold 4.2 million units of its PlayStation 4 since it went on sale Nov. 15, and Microsoft has shipped more than 3 million Xbox One machines.
Both totals exceed the Wii U forecast for the entire year.
"Wii U hasn't sold well because of Iwata's misjudgment," said Yoshihiro Okumura, a general manager at Chiba-Gin Asset Management in Tokyo. "He needs to show a new strategy."
Nintendo has kept its games off the world's 1.5 billion smartphones to protect sales of its own software and hardware.
Nintendo should scrap production of its own consoles, instead delivering games to mobile devices and the PlayStation and Xbox consoles, said Michael Pachter, an analyst with Wedbush Securities in Los Angeles.
Both the Wii U and 3DS handheld take advantage of touch-screen controls to play many Nintendo games, which would make it easier for the company to deliver versions for smartphones and tablets, he said.
"He will be under pressure to make dramatic changes," Pachter said in a Jan. 17 email. "If he can't make change happen, the company should find someone who can."
The company could release 10 games a year from its library of 1,500 titles, charge $5 to $10 per mobile game, and sell at least 50 million copies of each to a core Nintendo audience, Pachter said.
Those alone would generate $2.5 billion to $5 billion a year in high-margin sales without the costs of making hardware while keeping the release of more expensive titles for consoles, Pachter said.
Iwata said Jan. 17 the company is considering a new business model, especially using mobile devices to boost its hardware business.
Iwata's experience in game development and his success with previous hardware releases may make him the best candidate to lead a revival even after the Wii U misstep, said Hideki Yasuda, an analyst at Ace Research Institute in Tokyo.
During his 12 years in charge, Iwata has been the public face of Nintendo, a role that has left the company with few prominent alternative leaders. That may make it harder for the company to make a change at the top.
"No one else knows the hardware and software-game business better than Iwata, inside and outside of Nintendo," Yasuda said.
Cliff Edwards in San Francisco and Jason Clenfield and Aaron Clark in Tokyo contributed to this report.
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Long, long ago I was tipped off via Raj Parr (the wine director at Michael Mina) about a place called Punjab Kabab House (101 Eddy St., 415-447-7499). I hate to admit how far back this dates, but let's just say it was many moons ago when Raj was working at the Fifth Floor.
For some reason—despite having dined at just about every other similar Pakistani restaurant in the Tenderloin—it took me until this year to get myself to this delicious little spot and now it's a favorite. Not to say Punjab isn't worth a visit alone, but there's an added bonus: Located a couple blocks from what I like to call Forever 35 (a.k.a Forever 21), it makes for my kind of ladies-who-lunch-kind-of-lunch and shopping date. I mean, how often can you get a dress and lunch for under $30?
I suggest shopping first because Punjab dishes out hefty portions that are impossible not to finish despite better judgment, and no one—even in the florescent-lit smells-like-teen-spirit environment that is Forever 35—wants to try on clothes with a full belly. I usually go for the tikka masala lunch special, which comes with a daily veggie, rice and perfectly done naan. Of course chai is free and I never leave without a spoonful of candied fennel for dessert.
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Robert Gardner
Visiting Assistant Professor of History
Areas of expertiseU.S. History, Environmental History, History of Technology
Ph.D., Montana State University 2013
M.A., California State--Stanislaus 2004
B.A., Humboldt State University 2000
Teaching Philosophy
Previous Courses
At Southwestern I have taught: US History before 1865, US History since 1865, US Environmental History, Environmental History of Empire, History of American Technology, and (Un)Natural Disasters.
"Trees as Technology: Planting Shelterbelts on the Great Plains," History and Technology 25 (December 2009): 325-341.
"Constructing a Technological Forest: Nature, Culture, and Tree Planting in the Nebraska Sand Hills," Environmental History 14 (April 2009): 275-297.
Honors & Awards
Grey Towers Scholar in Residence: US Forest Service writing fellowship, Summer 2011
Joel A. Tarr Envirotech Article Prize 2009. "Constructing a Technological Forest: Nature, Culture, and Tree-Planting in the Nebraska Sand Hills," Environmental History 14 (April 2009): 275-297.
Kranzberg Dissertation Fellowship, 2008 from Society for History of Technology
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Smash Hit Musical BLOOD BROTHERS Returns to Cape Town, Beg. Feb 12
BLOOD BROTHERS tells the story of a mother who agrees, through absolute financial desperation, to give away one of her twin boys at birth. Kramer's adaptation marks the first time that author Willy Russell (SHIRLEY VALENTINE, EDUCATING RITA) had granted permission for his musical to be adapted. Now set in Cape Town, BLOOD BROTHERS has a distinctly local flavour.
Playing the iconic role of Mrs Johnstone, Bianca Le Grange's performance has been met with great acclaim and standing ovations, impressing significantly in her musical theatre debut. Joining her onstage are two new additions to the BLOOD BROTHERS family: singing sensation, Alistair Izobell, and the UCT Opera School star graduate, Lynelle Kenned.
Izobell will be playing the role of the Narrator from 12 February to 22 March 2014, taking over from the reins from Elton Landrew. Izobell started his professional theatre career as a 12 year old in the musical DISTRICT SIX, which was written by BLOOD BROTHERS adaptor Kramer with Taliep Petersen. He followed that with the role of Ritchie Valens in the South African production of THE Buddy Holly STORY. Izobell performed the role of Magoo in the West End and Broadway productions of the Kramer-Petersen musical KAT AND THE KINGS, for which he received a much coveted Olivier Award. He has also produced several shows, the most recent being RADIO CLASSICS together with Heart 104.9's Clarence Ford, over the summer of 2012. The producers are proud to have this award-winning performer join the BLOOD BROTHERS production.
Kenned takes over the role of Mrs Lyons from Buhle Ngaba. A member of the award-winning South African Sopranos. Kenned became a popular TV personality as the runner-up in the TOP BILLING New Presenter Search. She subsequently joined PASELLA as a presenter. Kenned's career highlights include performing with Katherine Jenkins, and participating in master classes with the Julliard's Brian Zeger.
The company is rounded out by a talented all-local cast including 2012 Fleur du Cap Theatre Award winner Dean Balie (KAT AND THE KINGS) as Eddie, Ephraim Gordon as Mickey, Carlo Daniels as Sammy, Marlo Minnaar as Mr Lyons and Andrea Frankson as Linda. Shadley Schroeder, Junaid Booysen, Sue Pyler and Monique Rockman complete the excellent line up. Video design is by Matthew and Paul Kalil. Denis Hutchinson is the lighting designer and costumes are by Penny Simpson, both multiple award-winning designers. The sound design is by the Red Hot Waves.
BLOOD BROTHERS has enjoyed phenomenal success in London, other parts of the world, and now in South Africa. The original production opened at the Lyric Theatre in 1983, and a 1987 revival of the show played for an astounding 24 years on the West End.
The South African production opens at the Fugard Theatre on 12 February 2014 for a run through 29 March 2014. Tickets, ranging from R90 to R160, are available via Computicket or the theatre box office on 021 461 4554. Performances run Tuesdays to Fridays at 8pm, and at 4pm and 8pm on Saturdays. Advance booking is recommended.
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This year we stayed at Outrigger Reef on the Beach for 3 nights in Waikiki before embarking on the ship. Next year we may elect to use one of NCL's hotels to take advantage of the luggage handling since it is difficult for us to manage our 2 suitcases without help.
We enjoy the POA and this way to see Hawaii. In the past we tried island hopping but didn't like the long days in the airport and having to pack and unpack in a different hotel. We also tried a couple of trans-Pacific cruises but don't like the long sea days and only 4 days in Hawaii. With Pride of America, you get 8 days and 7 nights in Hawaii and you get to visit each island.
The staff on the ship who were there last year all remembered us, so it was like a family reunion. Everywhere we went we knew people who we met and made friends the year prior. We even ran into our waiter, Steven, from Pride of Aloha in 2009 who is now a waiter at Jefferson's Bistro. We want to return every year, especially after the changes are made next year. Seeing a flat screen TV and new carpet in our cabin would be nice. I also heard there will be better signage to help direct you around the ship.
Please see my complete review, with lots of pictures and what we did for shore excursions:
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Tanisha is a graduate of the prestigious Berklee College of Music's Vocal and Music Business programs. Since arriving to Los Angeles, Tanisha has built a solid career providing artist development services to professional entertainers, recording artists and actors. Her services include vocal coaching, piano lessons, music theory, songwriting, performance development, media and stage training. Tanisha is also an accomplished songwriter. She is currently co-writing an upcoming project with platinum selling recording artist Shanice Wilson.
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*** Lesson Details ***
I am a very fun loving person and believe in creating a positive environment where students feel comfortable to be themselves. At the same time I am a stickler for details and do not allow laziness. I believe a balance of fun with excellence has allowed my students to excel far beyond their own expectations.
My teaching style is individually based.
For vocal clients, I asses their strengths and weaknesses and develop a plan to build up their weak areas while helping them find "their own voice". I focus on breathing, intonation and control which I believe are the foundation of great singing ability. I use a classical Italian based program along with pop, R&B, jazz, and rock. I have vocal coached in many languages including Spanish, Japanese and Chinese.
For piano clients I focus on strength, dexterity and precision in fingering. I also help students learn to feel the music and bring their personality and touch to each piece they are performing.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Tanisha currently teaches at her performing arts academy the White H Arts Academy. There are private instruction rooms and a lobby waiting area for parents and guests. Parents may also sit in the lesson room if desired. Private lesson rooms include a piano, speakers, and a music stand.
The White H Arts Academy also has two state of the art mirrored dance rooms with sound systems and wireless microphones for practicing stage performances or rehearsing for a big show.
*** Specialties ***
Vocals: beg to adv
Piano: beg to inter
Vocal genres are classical (opera), pop, R&B, gospel, rock, jazz, blues and musical theater. I studied voice at Berklee College of Music. Have also studied Seth Riggs SLS (Speech Level Singing) method independently, however, I am not certified. I also teach in languages other than English including Spanish, Japanese and Chinese.
Piano instruction levels I teach are basic to intermediary focusing on classical, and general accompaniment abilities.
Bass Guitar, Flamenco Guitar, Guitar, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Songwriting
My musical journey started when I was 10 years of age. I fell in love with the guitar and started taking lessons from a local academy. My first guitar teacher taught me a variety of musical styles and provided me with a solid foundation that would help me with the rest of my career. I continued taking lessons all the way through high school and then went on to study musical education in college.
Throughout my life I have played with many different bands, covering; alternative, Christian, rock, reggae, and pop. Currently, I compose and record my own music, lead a band, give guitar and keyboard lessons, and also work as an audio engineer.
Learning how to play guitar at an early age has helped me relate to all kinds of students and their abilities. I was there; I know how exciting it is to start learning the guitar and can guide you through all the necessary steps in order for you to learn and succeed.
*** Lesson Details ***
Every class I teach is individualized and personalized for each student. My program is really fun and effective. I will teach you music theory basics so that you can read music notation. But mainly I will focus on teaching you the songs that you like, form the artists and bands you admire. Bring a CD, MP3 player, or iPod to your lesson with your favorite song(s) and I will teach you how to play the songs that YOU love.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Finished Studio with guitars, keyboards, music stands, amps, and bass guitar. Seating for parents.
*** Travel Equipment ***
I can provide 2 amplifiers, 2 music stands, CD and MP3 player, and multiple guitars. I would expect for the student to provide his own instrument for daily practices at home.
*** Specialties ***
Rock, Alternative, Metal, Jazz, Classical, Pop, Reggae, and Flamenco.
Guitar, Music Recording, Music Theory, Piano, Singing, Songwriting
I am a firm believer in the power of music to heal, entertain, and teach. It is our first and most vital universal human language and as such, I believe we all have the ability to learn how to communicate beautifully with music to express our deepest feelings. As a teacher it is my privilege and pleasure to help you develop.
From classical violin to jazz piano my early musical education not only spanned genres and instruments but also geographically from Austin Texas to Madison Wisconsin and finally brought me to Los Angeles where I currently reside and work teaching and playing in several bands. I embrace this diversity as I embrace my own mixed Peruvian and American cultural heritage.
Helping you or your child reach your musical dreams in a friendly-nurturing environment is my sincere desire and obligation as your teacher. Discipline is required and to be expected, however, an overly rigid or demanding routine can do more harm than good. I believe attention must be paid to individual learning styles. Therefore, as a teacher I have learned to observe carefully at first and custom tailor a practice routine with each student aimed at achieving their goals. I believe the study of music helps foster a deep level of self-confidence and self realization, which eventually leads the student to discover a portion of himself he would otherwise never know. My goal is to inspire others with this joy, which is everyone's birthright and an important key in finding happiness.
A gifted singer-songwriter of Pop, Rock, World and Reggae songs that possess that timeless quality. He has recorded with 2 time Grammy nominated producer Barry Goldberg (Eagles, Robbie Robertson, Verve Pipe, Marilyn Manson). He has released three CDs, had songs featured in compilations and in feature length film, toured North America, and taught guitar, piano, and voice both privately and in an all ages Montessori school in Santa Monica. He consistently played in a variety of bands while earning an A.A. in music from SMC and later a B.A. in Ethnomusicology from UCLA, where he earned distinction as an excellent student both academically and in musical performance. He brought passion to his performances with legends, Fransisco Aguabellas Afro Cuban ensemble, Brazilian Batucada ensemble, African-American gospel choir, music and dance of Ghana, and the Balinese Gamelan ensemble. As a member of several original LA bands, (Las Manchas, Samson Simpson, Toussaint, Mentone, and Cloth) he has performed at world famous venues and toured North America. He co-wrote and co-produced the first EP records by Samson Simson with Ronen Navah, and also co-produced Mentone's first full-length record, "Empire" with Ronen Navah and Aki Ehara" Currently he is developing his new band, Spicy Fernandez, which has released a few singles on the internet and is getting a good buzz from Industry heavy weights.
*** Lesson Details ***
I believe in custom tailoring a curriculum to fit the students needs, while still providing them with the same basic tools all musicians need to develop in order to play well (both with themselves and with others). Obviously, some students require more structure and discipline, while others have a stronger work ethic. Some may even need a teacher that is more laid back to balance them out, but more so my job is to facilitate learning and guide. A student studying with me can expect to receive a general assessment of their skill level in musicianship, theory, and on their instrument within the first couple of lessons (or once I feel that I have experienced enough of their abilities). Based on that assessment, I will work with the student to develop a plan of small goals to work toward. Progress will be monitored weekly and larger goals will unfold naturally in accord with the students� dreams and musical ambitions. Within 3 to 6 months of study with me students will learn to play at least one song, basic scales, exercises, finger positions, and have a solid foundation for listening to, and playing to rhythm.
*** Studio Equipment ***
upright and digital piano...guitars...percussion...in the garage. pretty much has a set-up for a band so has it all
*** Travel Equipment ***
I provide copies of some sheet music, a library of music books, percussion instruments, digital recordings of lessons.
I expect that they provide their own instrument, pencil, notebook, 3-ring binder for sheet music, stereo/mp3 player, CD player, etc.
*** Specialties ***
I excel at popular music genres such as pop, blues, R&B, rock, and jazz. I am also trained classically and enjoy the challenges of standard repertoire from Bach to Chopin.
I began studying music as a student of the Suzuki method. However, today I find that my own practice resembles most closely, the Kodály, Dalcroze, and Orff-Schulwerk methodologies in philosophy and application.
Bass Guitar, Classical Guitar, Guitar, Music Theory, Piano, Songwriting
I began playing guitar at age twelve when I asked my dad to start showing me a few chords. It didn't take long before I came to my own and began practicing many hours a day.
As I got more and more serious about music throughout high school I wanted to take my experience to the next level and so I auditioned for and was accepted to Houston's High School for the Performing and Visual Arts. While there I performed with the school's Small Group Combo and Big Band.
After high school I wanted to go to the next level once again and auditioned for and was accepted to a few different music colleges but decided that Boston's New England Conservatory was the best fit for me. Here, I had the opportunity to study and perform with some of the world's best jazz performers and composers. As a sophomore I was a part of a group who received the Honors Jazz Ensemble award and as a senior I was awarded a scholarship for composition.
Every summer since the age of thirteen I have toured the country with a band to play music in juvenile prisons. Music is such a powerful thing and it is great to be able to use it as a vehicle for helping and serving others. This is why I have chosen to make teaching music a part of my life. I am really looking forward to helping my students discover music and discover themselves through music.
*** Lesson Details ***
My goal is to be able to relate to my students as much as possible. In some ways I want to be able to get into the head of the student so that we can learn and grow together. As a teacher I like to walk beside the student as much as possible as if we are both on a journey together to discover music. In this sense, I tried to be as laid back as possible. I like to take plenty of time when teaching things. Quality is so much more important than quantity.
As far as curriculum goes, I would like to bring half of it to the table and allow the student to bring the other half. I would probably pick a book that I feel fits where the student is that would help him/her learn more of the technical things (notes chords, rhythms, scales, etc). Then I would want the student to bring to the table the things that they are wanting to learn, the things that excite them about music. Preferably some kind of song. The goal of learning music is to be able to play and perform songs or musical pieces. So learning songs is an important part of my teaching process.
After six months or so it would be great to be able to build a repertoire of songs that the student can play proficiently on the instrument and then find some outlet where they would be able to perform those songs.
*** Studio Equipment ***
LivingRoom: couches and chairs and small table, parents can sit in on lesson
*** Specialties ***
I specialize in improvisation. That would include all styles of music. My improvisation education is jazz-based.
Arithmetic, Basic Math, Broadway Singing, Music Performance, Music Recording, Music Theory, Piano, Singing, Songwriting, Speaking Voice
In Los Angeles, Fawn is known as the music coach who gets the job done. She has been coaching piano, voice and songwriting for the past 18 years. She was operatically trained by Juilliard instructor Sylvia Bagley, trained as a jazz singer at world re-known Berklee College of Music, where she won several songwriting awards, and R & B/Pop trained by Vocal Coach To The Stars, Seth Riggs. In 2010 she had a #6 Billboard hit song, which she wrote and sang and she has written, recorded and performed songs in several different languages for variety of films, television shows, and commercials such as Nickelodeon's Hollywood Heights, The Natalee Holloway Story, Spike Lee Productions, Barbie, Ponds, Target, Ford, Mazda, Pontiac, The Guiding Light, The Young and The Restless and several others.
Fawn is a very fun, yet honest and straight-forward coach. She loves working with adults and children, and considers lessons a team effort to reach her students' goals. Being that music and the entertainment business are her career and life, she is current and relevant, yet has plenty of old school training to be well rounded. Music and the entertainment business are her life, and she loves helping people reach their goals and meet their dreams. She has released 3 albums, several singles, won numerous awards and worked with such talents as Grammy winners Lalah Hathaway and Paula Cole, Meredith Brooks, Vampire Diaries Katarina Grahm, BT, Jeff Goldblum, Right Said Fred, Ed Townsend, QD3, Club Nuveau's Val Watson, Robbie Benson and shared the stage with Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Carol Channing, Kevin Sorbo, Pink, Joss Stone, David Guetta, Katy Perry, Moby, Dionne Warwick, James Torme', David Foster, Thelma Houston, David Pomeranz, War and countless others. She has also worked with Kevin Costner, Alexandra Paul, David Marshall Grant, Florence Henderson, Jay Leno, Hulk Hogan, Darryl Hannah, Tommy Lee, Martin Lawrence, Magic Johnson, Pamela Anderson, Jermaine Dupri, Rae Dawn Chong, Eva Longoria, Joan Rivers, Erik Estrada, John Amos, and others appearing with them in film, TV and benefits for worthy causes.
Over the years, Fawn has been known to bring students into her inner circle, so they can gain more experience and exposure, taking them to red carpets, events and even putting them up onstage to perform. She remembers having piano, voice and songwriting coaches, and being frustrated in voice because instructors were not addressing issues that needed to be addressed. This is why she creates a positive and comfortable, safe environment so students can open up and progress quickly. Fawn moves straight to the heart of the matter and gets whatever needs work figured out, so students can move on to what their goals and dreams are. She has coached people from American Idol, Disney, Nickelodeon, The Voice, X Factor and many other shows. She has helped actors be able to sing parts for their TV shows, helped popular bands be able to have good stage performances and presence with precision dancing and singing and has helped vocalists find their true voice. She is able to get piano students as young as 5 to a high-level Concerto level of playing with in 3 years, completely reading the pieces on their own. The youngest person she has ever taught was 3 years old and blind. The oldest person she has ever taught so far taught was 89 years old, after suffering a stroke. She was able to help her get her voice back within 20 minutes of her first lesson. Fawn also does vocal rehabilitation, vocal therapy, and music therapy. She has worked with special needs children with Downs Syndrome, ADHD, ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Pit Hopkins Disease and more. As far as being a songwriter, Fawn generally writes words and music at the same time but she has also written lyrics and music separately, as well as composed instrumental pieces. Fawn trained with Pat Pattison and Grammy winning Lyricist Marty Panzer in lyric writing and she is a master at producing, recording and editing vocals, and is happy to help you with your recording projects, as she owns Terrace Recording Studios in Los Angeles, CA.
Brief Synopsis of Professional Experience:
- Platinum and Gold Award Winning Vocal Coach
- Began in the Entertainment Industry at age 6 months, starring in several National TV Commercials
- Recording Artist and songwriter of Billboard Top 10 Hit song "Wish U Love"
- Award Winning Songwriter/Lyricist
- Grammy Winning Vocal and Songwriting Clientele
- Berklee College Of Music
I can get them to Concerto level in 3 years, completely reading music on their own and self sufficient. I teach all of the important fundamentals for a strong foundation, but to the PERSONALITY of the person, because each of us has different styles, different points of view, different things that block us, different things that inspire us. I teach the same, important fundamentals necessary for a strong foundation, but tailor make it to each individual. I teach all styles of music.
I love working with individuals and groups who want to meet their musical dreams, achieve success in their entertainment careers and/or take their abilities and talents to a higher quality level. I have been known to take some of my students on red carpets with me as well as get them performing opportunities and put them in high level networking situations as well.
- Patient
- All ages (have taught 3-89 so far!)
- Great with kids (of all ages!)
- Studio Session Vocal Coaching
- I teach children and adults with special needs
- Injured Chords/Vocal Therapy/Voice Rehabilitation
- Live Performance and Stage Presence
- Music Therapy for special needs
Learn song form, tighten lyrics and melodies, get inspired when you don't "feel" like writing, good prosody, copyright, legalities, how to place songs in film and TV, record your finished song in the studio.
Emphasis on reading music, classical training, music theory, fingering, improv, chords and ear training. All styles of music are taught-Classical/Jazz/Ragtime/Pop/Broadway/R&B-Chord Charts, How to Accompany a Singer, Compose Music, Write songs and Play Piano while Singing. Learn about the origin of music, composers, how styles of music evolved.
"Make A Stop at the Vocal Shop"
Learn correct breathing, how to put emotion in your voice, how to connect with your fan base and audience, how to expand your vocal range, style a song, microphone technique, ear training, how to change your voice for different styles of singing, Opera/R & B/Pop/Jazz/Gospel/Broadway/Jingle singing - Studio singing vs. Live singing, performance, songwriting, lyric writing, stage presence, recording artist packaging, preparation and auditions, recording studio vocal coaching for studio sessions. I have also studied with Seth Riggs and teach his methods. For people who are tone def, or completely off pitch, I can get you on pitch with in 3 lessons.
*** Studio Equipment ***
Recording Studio:
Complete professional home studio with vocal both. Equipment confidential, but includes piano, guitars, microphones, vocal booth and much more.
Billboard Hit Song, Best Dance Album of the Year and Best Dance Single of The Year Recorded there, as well as many other songs for film and TV.
Kitchen and Bathroom. 400 square feet. Seating for additional guests, parents. Lighting and Disco ball! :)
*** Travel Equipment ***
Amp, Microphone, Teaching Materials, Video Camera, iPad, recorder, other
*** Specialties ***
*Voice-I specialize in Body Programming, Vocal Rehabilitation, Music Therapy, as well as Seth Riggs's technique. I combine those two techniques, plus my own experience of being in the entertainment industry since the age of 6 months old. Some of the things I cover are range, singing correctly, finding your mix, finding your middle, strengthening your head voice, strengthening your chest voice, vocal placement, correct breathing, singing with feeling, singing in different languages, opera, jazz, pop, Broadway, jingle singing, scat singing, blues, rock, hip hop, r and b, children's, and more.
*Piano-all genres are covered with an emphasis on classical, but I also cover-jazz, pop, songwriting, ragtime etc. Theory, technique, ear training and more
*Songwriting- good prosody, melody, lyrical meter, chords and more.
*I teach what is needed, and tailor the lesson to the personality and individual goals. All students have are given a strong foundation to build on.
Acoustic Guitar, Arrangement and Composition, Audio Engineering, Choir, Composition, Filmmaking, Film Production, Film Scoring, Guitar, Music Recording, Music Theory, Piano, Singing, Songwriting, Video Production, Vocal Training
Hello. I am Jonathan. For over 31 years I have coached 100's of people of all ages in Voice, Guitar and Piano. I hold two valid California Teaching Credentials in Music and General Subjects.
I am also a Music Composer, Screenwriter and Video/Film producer. In relation to my Vocal Coaching, my training skills are recognized for turning weak, untrained singers, public speakers and actors into vocalists who are recognized for performing with controlled power, tone and clear diction.
I also own a Video and Film Production company, Performance Production Services, for coaching film production students. I also have 2 film degrees in Cinema and Post Production.
I have owned a digital audio studio since 1992 and all my students also have the opportunity to make recording projects is my studio. This is always a big hit!
I have also gained international popularity as the author of the popular book on vocal training, "Singing and Speaking on the Edge of a Grunt."
Here is a recent testimonial from one of my students Mother:
"I do feel Reina has a good teacher/ student relationship with Jonathan, I'm sure it will be even better the more lessons she has with him. She has established goals with him and I can hear improvement and growth already. Lessons have always started on time thus far. I would like more information on the recitals you mentioned. Reina and I are pleased with her progress so far and both feel she has learned new skills from Jonathan. Can't wait to hear her in a few months from now!"
I truly have the education and experience to help any student of any age reach their musical goals.
Best Wishes - Jonathan
"Steven is very professional and extremely helpful. He always has a smile on and is serious about helping you phrase the music. I would highly recommend him to anyone."
"It's been really exciting so far! Jordan has been so helpful, so knowledgeable. I could not have found a better instructor and I'm getting better and better every day."
"My daughter's wedding was weeks away and I had never been able to dance a step. With Jenny's help, I came further than ever before in such short time in any subject."


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Hi, I'm Gordon, for those who dont know me I am a nut about a fantastic Operations Management product from Microsoft called MOM.
I am a MOM MVP, Technical Architect, Evangeliser and now Blogger, and will be sharing some of my experiences with MOM 2005, as well as sharing my thoughts on all things Microsoft Management.
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Well, I am currently in New Orleans at the Worldwide Partner Conference.
It is the first time I have attended this event as a partner, although this is one of the biggest events that Microsoft hold and I believe is the biggest partner conference in the world with an estaimated 6,000 partners in attendance.
The main and most exciting reason that I am here though is that I am actually taking part in the main Keynote this morning with Alison Watson, the Corporate VP of Worldwide Partners.
I have been selected along with three other partners around the world to represent not only the UK but Microsoft System Center from a service partner perspective which I have to say I feel very honoured and humbled by.
I will be talking about not only some of my customer enagements, but also some of the partner to partner stuff that I do for Microsoft around System Center.
Anyway, you can catch me here live, broadcast in stunning HD in about two hours time (dont worry if you miss it it will be hosted up ther for a while)
There is going to be some pretty major announcements too around my presentation so it will be well worth tuning in to find out whats in store.
So I am off to do some last minute nail biting before I get on stage, so I am going to tell myself to break a leg.....
Cheerrs for sharing, bit late I think but good luck and hope all went well. I will have to check out the WPC keynote video when I get a spare moment.