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Voyages to Antiquity: Cairo, Istanbul and the Ancient Middle East
Program Number:
Start and End Dates:
3/30/2013 - 4/18/2013
19 nights
Price starting at:
$6,090.00 -
Price may vary based on date, departure city
Program Type:
Adventure Afloat Study Cruise; Ocean Cruises
Activity Level:
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53; 18 Breakfasts, 17 Lunches, 18 Dinners
Meal Options:
Low Fat; Low Salt; Vegetarian; Gluten Free
Incredible treasures await you on this voyage: soaring pyramids, rock-cut cities, Crusader castles, marvelous ruins and much more.
Activity Particulars
Walking up and downhill, up to two miles per day. Standing up to four hours per day, with breaks; uneven terrain and steep stairs without railings at historic sites.
Itinerary At-a-Glance
Cairo (Egypt), 2 nights; Luxor, 1 night; aboard Aegean Odyssey, 12 nights; Istanbul (Turkey), 3 nights.
Day 1: Overnight flight from the U.S.A.
Days 2-3: Arrival Cairo (Egypt):
Experience a wonder of the ancient world, the Great Pyramids and Sphinx of Giza. Lodging: Five-star hotel with pyramid views.
Day 4: Flight to Luxor:
Venture to the ancient capital Thebes and the Valley of the Kings necropolis. Lodging: Five-star hotel on the Nile.
Day 5: Coach to Safaga / embark Aegean Odyssey:
Explore the Karnak Temple Complex then continue to the ship.
Day 6: Sharm el-Sheikh:
Journey to Mount Sinai to discover one of the world�s oldest Christian monasteries, St. Catherine�s.
Day 7: Aqaba (Jordan):
Take a field trip to Petra, carved into the rose-red rock of a desert valley by the Nabataeans.
Days 8-9: At Sea / Suez Canal Transit:
Sail 119 miles through the historic Suez Canal.
Day 10: Jerusalem & Bethlehem (Israel):
Begin in the Old City, a tiny area important to many religions, then continue to the town known as Jesus�s birthplace.
Day 11: Jaffa:
Go ashore in one of the world�s oldest ports � boats have bobbed in its natural harbor for millennia.
Day 12: Limassol (Cyprus):
Learn about the Knights Templar as you visit the Crusader stronghold Kolossi Castle.
Day 13: Antalya (Turkey):
Explore the ancient Greek city of Perga and the Roman trading town of Aspendos. Enjoy some time in lovely Antalya.
Day 14: Rhodes (Greece):
Discover Rhodes Old Town, built to suit the ideals of the Knights Hospitaller.
Days 15-16: Ephesus (Turkey) / At Sea:
Journey to this great site of the classical world to find the well-preserved ruins of temples, theaters and the library.
Days 17-20: Istanbul / disembark / departure:
Spend three days experiencing Istanbul including the Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and the Spice Bazaar. Lodging: Four-star hotel.
Aegean Odyssey
The Aegean Odyssey is a premium-class ship especially rebuilt for sailing along shallow coastlines, among remote islands and into small, uncrowded harbors that larger ocean liners can�t reach. Public areas include several gourmet restaurants, library, Internet center, sweeping sun decks, outdoor pool, gym and spa.
Meals and Lodgings
Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel - Cairo
Cairo, Egypt
2 nights
Sheraton Luxor Hotel
Luxor, Egypt
1 night
MV Aegean Odyssey
MV Aegean Odyssey - At Sea, At Sea
12 nights
Armada Hotel
Istanbul, Turkey
3 nights
Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel - Cairo
Five-Star Hotel
Le M�ridien Pyramids, nestled between the city and the wilderness, boasts unparalleled views of the Giza Pyramids. The hotel is surrounded by landscaped gardens, providing a respite of greenery amidst golden sands. With a peerless choice of restaurants and cuisines, a Royal Club floor, a magnificent swimming pool, and spa amenities, Le M�ridien Pyramids is a luxurious stay, and conveniently located only twenty minutes from Cairo�s city center.
Contact info:
El Remaya Square - Pyramids
PO Box 25 Pyramids
Cairo, 12561 Egypt
phone: +20 2 33 77 17 30
Room amenities:
Each room has a television, telephone, safe, bidet, mini bar, radio/alarm clock, air conditioning, 24-hour room service, High Speed Internet access (for a fee) and a hair dryer.
Facility amenities:
The hotel offers restaurants, bars, a swimming pool with waterfalls, floodlit tennis courts, shopping arcade, beauty salon, 24-hour currency exchange, safe, laundry services and High Speed Internet access (for a fee).
Smoking allowed:
Elevators available:
Additional nights prior:
Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services if you would like assistance making hotel reservations for additional non-program nights. (800) 241-1404
Sheraton Luxor Hotel
Five-Star Hotel
Sheraton Luxor Resort offers a memorable stay with the largest panoramic view of the Nile River in Luxor. Situated within walking distance of the city center and just seven miles from the airport, the hotel offers the ideal base to explore the city's history and antiquities, the Nile, and the surrounding countryside.
Contact info:
Al Awameya
P.O. Box 43
Luxor, 83951 Egypt
phone: +20952274544
Room amenities:
Each room has a television, telephone, mini bar, air conditioning, ironing board, wireless Internet access (for a fee) and a hair dryer.
Facility amenities:
The hotel offers a restaurant, bar, lounge, wireless Internet access (for a fee), two outdoor swimming pools (heated in winter), a jogging track in eight acres of riverside gardens, two floodlit tennis courts, volleyball court, table tennis, pool table, mini-croquet, laundry service, dry cleaning service, safe boxes and shopping arcade.
Smoking allowed:
Elevators available:
MV Aegean Odyssey
Cruise Ship
The MV Aegean Odyssey offers boutique-style cruising at its best. In contrast to the massive vessels cruising to and from major ports, it is a midsized ship adapted for island and coastal cruising. The Aegean Odyssey can visit smaller, less crowded harbors and sail closer to the coast enabling you to really appreciate the magical views.
Ship Information:
Ship�s Tonnage: 11,563 Length: 461 feet Beam: 67 feet Draft: 20.5 feet Cruising Speed: 18 knots Passenger Decks: 7 Stabilizers: 2 Passenger Staterooms/Cabins: 198 Passengers � lower beds: 378 Classification: Lloyd�s Register Society London Ship�s Registration: Malta
Contact info:
Voyages to Antiquity
1800 SE 10th Avenue, Suite 230
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316 USA
phone: 877-398-1460
Room amenities:
All cabins are equipped with a flat screen TV, air-conditioning, and personal safe. Particular importance is placed on the standard of bedding in cabins. Luxury bedding, including fine duvets, covers and sheets, ample soft pillows and quality towels can be expected. Also, shampoo, bath and shower gel, soap, and shower cap are provided. Your cabin steward is always available. Cabins and suites feature outlets with 220 voltage, using the �European� two round pin plug. Hair dryers are provided in your cabin and electric rollers, curling irons, electric shavers and other small appliances can be used in your cabin. For safety reasons, travel irons are not allowed.
Facility amenities:
Dining: MV Aegean Odyssey offers many dining facilities: The Marco Polo Restaurant is the ship's more formal restaurant, providing casual country-club elegance for lunch or dinner; The Terrace Cafe offers a combination of indoor and outdoor seating where you can indulge in breakfast, lunch and dinner from the grill or the sumptuous daily buffet. In the evenings, enjoy breathtaking views over dinner at Tapas on the Terrace. *There is a complimentary choice of wine, beer, or soft drinks with your evening meal. There will be a string trio, pianist and casual dancing before and after dinner. You may also wish to partake in afternoon tea, served in the Observation Lounge. Or perhaps an evening snack and cocktail, available in the Lido and Rendezvous bars. A limited room service menu is available. Special Diets: Please advise us at the time of booking of any special dietary requirements. The ship can usually meet most general requests such as those made with an air carrier; however, this cannot always be guaranteed. Services: Library; outdoor pool; spa; health center, saunas, massage and beauty treatment rooms and early morning yoga on the Lido Deck; elevators; Internet center (open 24 hours and a charge of $18 for 4 non-consecutive hours is applied, no wireless available); beauty salon; medical center; laundry and pressing services (order form and laundry bag is provided in cabin); lecture theater and cinema and on board shop.
Smoking allowed:
Elevators available:
Armada Hotel
Four-Star Hotel
The 4-star Armada Hotel is located in the historic peninsula of Istanbul, with views of two of the great masterpieces of world architecture; the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. The hotel offers modern comfort and convenience discreetly incorporated into the Turkish-inspired architecture, and period engravings throughout the hotel provide an insight into Istanbul's by-gone eras. The name of the Armada Hotel is a tribute to the memory of the renowned Ottoman Admiral Hayrettin Pasha Barbarossa. Located in the heart of the Old City, the hotel is within walking distance of museums, churches and other major attractions.
Contact info:
Ahirkapi Street 24
Sultanahmet, Istanbul, 34122 Turkey
phone: +90 212 455 44 55
Room amenities:
Each room has a mini bar, hair dryer, bathrobes, telephone, LCD television, safe box, free wireless Internet, 24-hour room service and air conditioning.
Facility amenities:
The hotel offers two restaurants, a bar, lounge, meeting rooms, business center with computers and printers, library, free WIFI Internet access throughout the hotel, laundry service and air conditioning. The rooftop restaurants offer magnificent views of the area.
Smoking allowed:
Elevators available:
Additional nights after:
N/A Please contact Road Scholar Travel Services if you would like assistance making hotel reservations for additional non-program nights. 1-800-241-1404
Check out time:
Travel Details
Start of Program:
Cairo, Egypt. The program will begin at 8:00 PM with dinner at the hotel. You will be staying at
Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel - Cairo
that night.
End of Program:
Istanbul, Turkey. The program will end after breakfast on the last day. You will be staying at
Armada Hotel
the night before.
Required documents:
The Road Scholar Health & Safety Form is required. The Voyages to Antiquity Guest Registration Form is required.
Parking availability:
(For Independent Travelers)
Train or bus availability:
see above.
To Start of Program
Transportation to site:
Take a taxi from the airport to the hotel; this will cost approximately $15-18 per car. If the taxi driver is not using a meter, make sure to determine the price of your journey before you get in. Alternatively, you may wish to pre arrange a car transfer through Road Scholar, this will cost $50.00 per car (up to 3 guests). You may arrange this by calling 413-253-9736.
From End of Program
Nearest city or town:
In town
Nearest airport:
Atat�rk International Airport
Transportation from site:
The Armada Hotel is located about 10 miles from the airport. A taxi ride to the airport from the hotel costs approximately $30 USD and takes approximately 30 minutes. To book a private transfer, please contact firstname.lastname@example.com.
The prices listed for commercial services and facilities that are not included in the program cost, such as airport shuttles or extra nights lodging, are subject to change without notice. Since Road Scholar cannot guarantee the accuracy of these prices, we strongly suggest contacting the companies directly for the most up-to-date information.
Daily Schedule
Day 1:
(Saturday, March 30)
In Transit:
Depart US/Canada on international overnight flight.
Day 2:
(Sunday, March 31)
Arrival at the Cairo International Airport (CAI). Meet group inside the customs area. Transfer to hotel.
8:00 PM Welcome Dinner at the hotel.
Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel - Cairo
Meals Included:
Day 3:
Cairo, Egypt
(Monday, April 1)
Visit is to the exterior of pyramids only. If you wish to go inside, there is an additional charge, but this is not recommended for those with claustrophobia or with breathing, knee or back problems. Photography is not allowed inside the pyramids.
Breakfast in the hotel dining room.
Welcome Orientation and Introduction to the program. Some free time to relax and recover from jet lag.
Lunch at the Mena House Hotel.
Following lunch, we will have an excursion to Giza to visit the Pyramids. Although modern civilization has landed on the doorstep of this phenomenal site, it still remains an impressive affair. Dominating the site are the pyramid complexes of the kings of the 4th dynasty, Cheops, Chefren, and Mycerinos, surrounded by the tombs of their families and courtiers. The pyramids of Giza are the only survivors of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Cheops, the Great Pyramid, required the use of 100,000 men over a period of 20 years, hauling 2 to 3 million heavy stone blocks to complete. Its height today stands at 137 meters of its original 140 meters. Boat pits are found adjacent to the pyramids: one next to the great pyramid still contains a dismantled boat. The structure was originally faced with white limestone from the quarries at Tura but has since been striped away over time. Cheprens pyramid gives a false impression of being larger than its neighbor as it is built on slightly higher ground. A feature of the construction is the way the blocks have been fitted into position, rather than just piled up, some are rebated and others have the corners carved into them. The third and smallest pyramid is that of Mycerinos, son of Chefren and one of the last kings of the 4th dynasty. A short distance away is the Sphinx. Its name means terrible or wonderful one. Although its face depicts that of King Chefren it does not actually represent him but rather a guardian deity of the necropolis, a god known as Hwron. Being made of soft stone the sphinx has suffered considerably due to the elements. Although damaged by time his majestic presence is still inspiring. There will be time for shopping in the nearby oriental bazaars and papyrus institutes.
Dinner in the hotel dining room.
Le Meridien Pyramids Hotel - Cairo
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4:
Luxor, Egypt
(Tuesday, April 2)
Breakfast in the hotel dining room.
Transfer to the airport for an 8:25 AM flight to Luxor. Arrive in Luxor at 9:35 AM and transfer to hotel to settle in.
Lunch at the hotel dining room.
Enjoy an afternoon excursion to the West Bank. Site of the ancient Egyptian capital of Thebes and the necropolis known as the Valley of the Kings, the West Bank is the burial place of the New Kingdom pharaohs (including Tutankhamun and Ramses the Great). The magnificence of these tombs and temples has attracted visitors since the time of the ancient Greek historian Herodotus. We also see the Valley of the Queens and Hatshepsut's Temple.
Dinner in the hotel dining room.
Sheraton Luxor Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 5:
Safaga, Egypt / Embark
(Wednesday, April 3)
Breakfast in the hotel dining room.
Transfer from Luxor to Safaga. En route, enjoy a morning excursion to the East Bank where we will explore Karnak, including the magnificent Temple of Amun and the open-air museum. Built over a 1,300-year period, the 100-acre site comprises a magnificent array of archaeological treasures.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Embark the MV Aegean Odyssey. Road Scholar orientation to the ship.
Dinner on board.
MV Aegean Odyssey
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 6:
Aqaba, Jordan / Wadi Rum
(Thursday, April 4)
This day includes heavy walking for one or more hours over uneven terrain, with multiple uphill segments. This excursion is not recommended for participants with back or neck problems. Please wear a hat, sunscreen, lightweight clothing and comfortable, rubber-soled walking shoes.
Breakfast on board.
At sea. Enjoy the Observation Deck if the weather is nice. Attend a shipboard guest lecture.
Lunch on board.
Wadi Rum has been inhabited by many human cultures since prehistoric times, with many cultures�including the Nabateans�leaving their mark in the form of rock paintings, graffiti, and temples.
Dinner on board.
Overnight in Aqaba.
MV Aegean Odyssey
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7:
Aqaba, Jordan / Petra
(Friday, April 5)
This day includes heavy walking for one or more hours over uneven terrain, with multiple uphill segments.
Breakfast on board.
One of the great moments in travel is when you emerge from the narrow winding Siq to encounter the extraordinary rose-red city of Petra. Once you arrive at Petra, this guided excursion is entirely on foot so you can more intimately interact with this UNESCO World Heritage Site, chosen as one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Together with your guide, start your walk from the main gate to the obelisk tombs. Then continue to the Siq, the sole entrance to Petra, a long winding path between two overhanging cliffs that acts as the city's main gate. As you proceed along this mile-long fissure, your guide will point out such details as Petra's ingenious water system where some of the original terracotta pipes are still in place. Your first sight will be the magnificent spectacle of Al Khazneh (The Treasury), carved out of the rock by Nabatean Arabs some 2,000 years ago. Continue along the Street of Fa�ades taking in such sights as the amphitheater and the Royal Court, where recent excavations have revealed a public pool and gardens. Walk back to the main gate where the coach will be waiting to take you to lunch.
Lunch in Petra.
After lunch drive back to Aqaba and the ship.
Dinner on board.
Attend a shipboard guest lecture.
MV Aegean Odyssey
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 8:
At sea / Cruising the Red Sea
(Saturday, April 6)
Breakfast on board.
At sea. Attend a talk by your Road Scholar Group Leader.
Lunch on board.
At sea. Treat yourself at the ship's spa or dive into a good book from the ship's library.
Dinner on board.
Attend a shipboard guest lecture.
MV Aegean Odyssey
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 9:
Suez Canal Transit
(Sunday, April 7)
Breakfast on board.
At sea. The daytime sailing through the 119 mile-long Suez Canal is one of the most spectacular sea passages anywhere.
Lunch on board.
At sea. A time to relax, enjoy the sunshine and take in an inspiring talk or two by the shipboard lecturers.
Dinner on board.
MV Aegean Odyssey
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10:
Ashdod, Israel / Jerusalem and Bethlehem
(Monday, April 8)
This field trip includes strenuous walking and some steep steps to sites not accessible by wheelchair. A visit to the grotto inside the Church of the Nativity is usually not possible due to time constraints. Modest attire is required when visiting holy sites. Order of visits may vary.
Breakfast on board.
Within the walls of Jerusalem's old city lie some of the holiest sights known to man, while nearby Bethlehem is revered as the birthplace of Jesus. This full-day field trip starts with a drive to the panoramic Mount of Olives and continues to the Gardens of Gethsemane, where Jesus prayed, to visit the Church of All Nations. Your walking excursion of old Jerusalem plunges you into a world of narrow streets and stirring landmarks. Enter at the ancient Jaffa Gate to take in the sights of the Christian Quarter. Trace the path Jesus took carrying the cross along parts of the Via Dolorosa. At Golgotha, site of the crucifixion and resurrection, visit the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. See the splendid Islamic shrine known as Dome of the Rock and stand before the Western (Wailing) Wall, sacred to Judaism.
Lunch on board.
After an included lunch, continue to Bethlehem, where the highlight is a visit to the Church of the Nativity, built over a grotto held to be the location of the stable in which Jesus was born. Along the town's streets, shops offer handicrafts in olive wood, an ancient tradition in this land where the Bible comes to life.
Dinner on board.
Attend a shipboard guest lecture.
MV Aegean Odyssey
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 11:
Ashdod, Israel / Jaffa
(Tuesday, April 9)
Sights are not wheelchair accessible. There is slight up-hill walking to the art colony with wide, easy-to-access steps and cobblestone lanes. Lightweight clothing, hats and comfortable shoes are advised. Order of visits may vary.
Breakfast on board.
Discover two faces of Israel: Jaffa, an ancient port city, and Tel Aviv, the thriving metropolis that is home to an extraordinary cache of Bauhaus architecture called "The White City," a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Start with a drive from the ship to Tel Aviv, the hub of the country's financial, business and cultural life. Along Rothschild Blvd., view the original Modern Movement buildings introduced in the 1920s and 30s by German-Jewish architects who fled the Nazis. See such landmarks as the Habimah National Theater and Mann Auditorium, as well as the Tel Aviv Art Museum, Golda Meir Center and the square where Prime Minister Itzak Rabin was assassinated. Continue along the Mediterranean coast to Jaffa, one of the world's oldest ports. Solomon had the cedars of Lebanon shipped here to build the Temple. Jonah sailed from this port to meet with a whale. Visit the old section, now an artist's colony. Amble along winding cobblestone lanes past art studios, galleries and even an exotic flea market. See the clock tower, mosques and churches. Get that perfect photo at the observation point overlooking Tel Aviv.
Lunch on board.
Early afternoon departure. Attend a shipboard guest lecture.
Dinner on board.
At sea. Attend a shipboard guest lecture.
MV Aegean Odyssey
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 12:
Limassol, Cyprus
(Wednesday, April 10)
Entrance to castle museum is additional. With stairs and uneven surfaces at Kourion and the castle, this excursion is not suitable for wheelchairs.
Breakfast on board.
Although five earthquakes shook the thriving city kingdom of Kourion during the 7th century BC, it took a tsunami � created by the last earthquake � to deliver the final blow. Today visit this remarkable Greco-Roman city founded by Mycenaen Greeks and a major cultural center of its time. The setting is superb, perched atop a hill just outside the modern city of Limassol with breathtaking views of cultivated lands stretching to the Mediterranean. A highlight is the fully restored Roman theater, built in the 2nd century BC. Once two thousand spectators watched gladiators in this arena, today the site's wonderful acoustics and stunning sea views make it ideal for musical performances. Also explore the House of Eustolios with its beautiful 5th-century mosaic floors, colonnaded courtyard and unique baths. Continue to the romantic remains of the Sanctuary of Apollo, a 7th-century shrine to the sun god that features stunning Corinthian columns. The stadium nearby was a venue for such Greek sports as wrestling, and you can still see the urns that provided water to the athletes. En route to Kourion, enjoy a short photo stop at the 13th-century Colossi Castle, a fine example of Crusader architecture. An opening above the entrance gate served as ornamentation and also allowed the castle occupants to pour boiling oil or tar over unwanted entrants. Besides being the best-preserved medieval castle on Cyprus, the site is where Coummandaria, the island's famous sweet dessert wine was first produced over 800 years ago. After visiting Kourion, return to Limassol and head to the center of old town and the city's medieval castle. This is where Richard the Lionheart married Berengaria of Navarre and crowned her Queen of England in 1191 before going on to conquer Cyprus. The castle was a prison under the Turks and a British Army head-quarters during World War II, and is today home to a medieval museum, which can be visited as an option.
Lunch on board.
Set sail for Antalya. Attend a talk by your Road Scholar Group Leader.
Dinner on board.
MV Aegean Odyssey
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 13:
Antalya, Turkey
(Thursday, April 11)
Breakfast on board.
A few miles outside Antalya lie the isolated sites of Perge and Aspendos, once part of the ancient kingdom of Pergamon. Your adventure includes both destinations, beginning with a panoramic view of Antalya Castle and Old Town landmarks such as the fluted minaret and Hadrian's Gate, a triumphal arch built in 130AD. Your drive takes you east to the mountains outside the city and the site of Perge, whose impressive ruins date back to around 1,000BC. Visit the basilica where St Paul preached his first sermon in 46AD before heading out to spread the Word across the Eastern Mediterranean. The stadium here is one of the best-preserved in Anatolia, a huge arena where over 12,000 could watch athletic competitions. The vaulted areas under the seating once were shops and the owners' names are inscribed in the marble. Walk through the Roman Gate, the entrance to the city, and follow a fine colonnaded avenue that once took the ancients to the Nymphaeum, the Baths Complex, and the Agora. Note the round towers, the Hellenistic walls, and the chariot grooved streets. Climb up a scenic hilltop to discover the site of Aspendos located on the Eurymedon River and splendidly backed by the Taurus Mountains. This was a major port city in Roman times, and you'll see a marvelous aqueduct, an exemplar of Roman engineering, that brought water from the mountains to the city. To date, only parts of Aspendos have been excavated, but the well-preserved Roman theater was one of the most spectacular buildings of its time. The theater was built by two wealthy brothers during the reign of Marcus Aurelius in the 2nd century AD. The architect Xenon gave it a public entrance, dressing rooms, a colonnaded gallery, rows of marble seats and suites for the dignitaries, as well as a canopy to protect patrons from the weather. The founder of the Turkish republic, Ataturk, asked that the theater be used. The acoustics are so perfect that during performances, microphones are often not even needed.
Lunch on board.
Enjoy free time among the palm-lined boulevards, beautiful Old Town and excellent shops of Antalya. The ship will offer the optional excursion "A Walking Excursion of Antalya & Archelogical Museum" (additional cost, bookable on board). Please see the Optional Excursions page for a full description.
Dinner on board.
Attend a shipboard guest lecture.
MV Aegean Odyssey
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14:
Rhodes, Greece
(Friday, April 12)
Breakfast on board.
Leave behind the port where the Colossus once stood and discover a stunning ensemble of Gothic architecture just a short drive from the port. These World Heritage monuments testify to the role of Rhodes, the largest island in the Dodecanese group, as a strategic crossroads. Many structures date to the era of the Knights of St John of Jerusalem, who lived on the island from 1309 until 1522 when the Ottoman Empire finally dislodged the Knights. En route, you�ll visit a lookout named Mount Smith named after the British admiral Sir Sydney Smith who used this vantage point to scan the seas for French ships in the Napoleonic era. Then you enter the citadel of the Knight�s through the d�Amboise Gate and head for the restored Grand Masters Palace. The first building of the 14th-century Crusaders, the Palace was modeled on the great Papal Palace of Avignon. It served as a fortress in times of war, a residence for the Grand Master of the Knights, a meeting place for senior knights, and, in later times, a summer residence of both Mussolini and Victor Emmanuel II of Italy. Stroll the cobblestone Street of the Knights and admire the honey- colored stone buildings with their giant doorways and arched windows. Step into the 15th-century Knights Hospital, now an archaeological museum that counts the Aphrodite of Rhodes in flawless Parian marble among its treasures. At the conclusion of this field trip, you can return to the ship or stay to wander this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Lunch on board.
Free time. In the afternoon there is an optional trip to the Acropolis at Lindos (additional cost, bookable on board). Please see the Optional Excursions page for a full description.
Dinner on board.
Attend a shipboard guest lecture.
MV Aegean Odyssey
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 15:
Kusadasi, Turkey / Ephesus
(Saturday, April 13)
Breakfast on board.
Today will include a Road Scholar exclusive excursion to Ephesus, the ancient Roman capital of the province of Asia and today one of the greatest sites of the classical world. Explore the Terrace Houses of Ephesus.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
The afternoon will be spent at the Museum of Ephesus in Selcuk and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Ancient Seven Wonders of the World.
Dinner on board.
MV Aegean Odyssey
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 16:
At sea.
(Sunday, April 14)
Breakfast on board.
A relaxing morning at sea to enjoy the sunshine as the ship makes its way to Istanbul. Attend a shipboard guest lecture.
Lunch on board.
Enjoy the Observation Deck if the weather is nice, or dive into a good book from the ship's library. Enjoy a late afternoon, Road Scholar cocktail party.
Dinner on board.
Attend a shipboard guest lecture.
MV Aegean Odyssey
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 17:
Disembark / Istanbul, Turkey
(Monday, April 15)
Breakfast on board.
This morning we disembark the MV Aegean Odyssey and begin the day with an excursion in the city of Istanbul. Explore the Topkapi Palace and the Harem. The Topkapi Palace was the seat of the Ottoman Sultans for 400 years and a great testimony to the wealth and power of the Ottoman Empire.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon visit the Chora Church/Kariye Museum to witness its exquisite mosaics and frescoes from the 14th century, a period of Byzantine reawakening in arts.
Dinner in the hotel dining room.
Armada Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 18:
Istanbul, Turkey
(Tuesday, April 16)
Breakfast in the hotel dining room.
We commence our second day in Istanbul at the amazing church of Hagia Sophia. Possibly the most important architectural monument in the city, Hagia Sophia has stood gracefully since 537 AD. Next enjoy a field trip to the Hippodrome, the civic center of ancient Constantinople, where chariot races were run between the four teams of Blues, Greens, Whites and Reds. Then visit the 17th century Blue Mosque, world renowned for its exquisite Iznik tiles surrounding the interior of this wonderful mosque.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Explore the beautiful Underground Cisterns, built by the illustrious Byzantine Emperor Justinian in 532 AD to store water underground. A visit to the award winning Archeology Museum will broaden your horizons as you will witness an outstanding collection of artifacts spanning across millennia including the magnificent Sarcophagus of Alexander the Great.
Explore local fare on your own.
Armada Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 19:
Istanbul, Turkey
(Wednesday, April 17)
Breakfast in the hotel dining room.
We embark on a private cruise on the Bosphorus to explore the stunning palaces, mansions, and fortresses dotted along the Asian and European shores of this marvelous strait. Next, we visit the Rustem Pasha Mosque, built by the famous architect Sinan, a small but gem-like mosque demonstrating the most stunning examples of 16th century Iznik tiles.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
On to the Spice Bazaar, where exotic aromas immediately capture its visitors. We then continue on to the Grand Bazaar to discover its maze-like streets and alleys boasting over 4,000 shops!
Farewell dinner at a local restaurant.
Armada Hotel
Meals Included:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 20:
(Thursday, April 18)
Breakfast in the hotel dining room.
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Need to fixthe broken navigation "s" command; hope some one will try out the "s" keystroke on the web.
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Hi,Several people have confirmed that the "s" keystroke does not work with JAWS 8.
It used to work well enough with versions 7.0 and earlier. What worked before should work now. perhaps this is because some are using I E 7. If some one using JAWS 8 who still uses I E 6 tries the "s" command, you should stay within the same catagory like CD titles, movie titles on shopping sites thus missing links you can skip. Or you will stay within titles of news stories on a newss ite.this command saves me 30% searching time onsitesw ith hudreds of links andI think it should actually work.
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WEll I'm gonna give a peanut butter porter a go tonight. I'm gonna work with the ingredients I got. I think it will turn out well. I wish mash around 154. Hopefully this will turn out good. After it ferments I'm going to put 2 jars of bells PB2 powdered chocolate peanut butter in the secondary. Probably for about 2 weeks. It says each 7 oz jar is equal to 18oz of real peanut butter. I'm hoping this will put enough flavor in it for me. Any thoughts?
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Just one thought...do I have any peanut butter? Mmmm. Sounds delicious!
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For my PB porter, I used pale chocolate malt and belgian debittered black malt for color. I wanted to try to stay away from the roastiness of traditional dark malts. For a 5.5G batch, I used 8oz of 100% cocoa powder at the end of the boil and then 16oz of PB2 in secondary (it's a mess...use a funnel and have a thin stick or straw to stuff it down the funnel). It's a good beer. Next time, I'm adding flaked oats and maybe a little bit of regular chocolate malt for a little bit of roastiness. Since I went very low with the hops (20 IBUs) and tried to stay away from the roastiness, it's a little too sweet for me. Non-craft beer drinkers love it because it's something different, it's sweet and it's a novelty.
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I did a chocolate pb stout. i used PB2 (4 oz @ 5 min and 12 oz in the secondary for a week). When I do it again, I may double that. As it stands it has a PB flavor, but it's not strong.


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With the passing of time, our loved one's move on to knowing they will be able to join their first amazing love, ready with hand out to be able to hold forever again. Born in Scottsbluff, Neb. on May 4, 1923, Mary Jane passed peacefully in her sleep on Nov. 22, 2011.
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A new class at Big Pine High School aims to teach students marketable skills while at the same time trying to boost the townŌĆÖs commerce and visibility. The town lacks a Chamber of Commerce so the Inyo County Office of Education has prepared an accredited course for students that will also fill the void left from by the lack of a chamber.
It was either a bathroom break for X-Ray, BishopŌĆÖs K-9 police officer, or an ŌĆ£area checkŌĆØ that led to the weekend arrest of a 23-year-old Bishop resident for alleged possession of illegal narcotics. According to a Bishop PD press release, Officer Brent Gillespie ŌĆ£conducted an area checkŌĆØ in a parking lot between Willow Street and Whitney Alley, ŌĆ£allowing his canine partner, X-Ray, to check the parking lotŌĆØ at about 2:05 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 26. The parking lot is not far from a local saloon and used by patrons of that establishment.
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Ellen Amalia White, 96, died Nov. 22, 2011 in Rancho Mirage of natural causes. She was born at Queen of Angels Hospital in Los Angeles on March 17, 1915, to Herbert and Amalia (Mollie) Munz Clotts and grew up in Los Angeles and Chevy Chase, Md.
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With the troglodytic comments that the nominee to SCOTUS could underperform when menstruating. Hard to defend. It's here:The Reaction: Craziest Conservative of the Day: G. Gordon Liddy But it's funny male banter. I think there used to be a lot more of it in the 1950s and 1960s. Now we all monitor our speech in a way that's unthinkable just a couple of generations ago. And who knows, there may be a measure of truth to it:SpringerLink - Journal Article It concerns social scientists enough that there have been multiple studies on it. I remember hearing in some news source a couple of years ago that menstruating women were more apt to have accidents. Vicious stereotype? I've long since accommodated to the realization that most stereotypes are based on at least some measure of truth. My wife hated it when I could spot hers solely by her changed behavior. Pun intended. I suspect women are more apt to consider this possible than men, however. Larger question: Why should biology follow egalitarian beliefs? Yet, have we become men without chests, so politically correct that we can't engage in "free, sharp, or violently worded expressions of public discontent" (Winston Churchill's words quoted recently in a BBC interview with talk show host Michael Savage)? Quote can be sourced here:Winston Churchill - Kourosh Tari People today have no idea how risky it was for our strongly worded Declaration of Independence, when it directly criticized the king in strong language. It was heady stuff by our Founding Fathers. The First Amendment is there to protect unpopular speech. Rather than call people names, why not call and confront them? Take on their odious ideas? Liddy is far more formidable, even at 78, than most on the Left would like to give him credit for. He's on the air for three hours every weekday. One can call tollfree. But the lefty bloggers may not come off as well as they would like. It's much easier to name call from afar. You can listen to him yourself if you want: G. Gordon Liddy Podcast
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The great Indian director Satyajit Ray considered this 1964 adaptation of the Rabindranath Tagore novella "The Broken Nest" to be the personal favorite among his many works. Set in Calcutta in 1879, the film's title character is the lonely wife of a wealthy political newspaper publisher. Belatedly recognizing Charulata's isolation, the publisher arranges for her ne'er-do-well brother and his unsophisticated wife to join their home – but the arrival of the publisher's young poet cousin Amal creates unexpected tension when Charulata responds to his energy and artistic abilities. But the friendship between Charulata and Amal begins to detour in an unexpected route, which threatens to create an emotional crisis that neither is able to handle.
This exquisite restored version from the Criterion Collection offers a pristine visual quality that was significantly lacking in previous presentations – Subrata Mita's crisp cinematography and the creative production design by Bansi Chandragupta (three-quarters Victorian stuffiness and one-quarter Indian motif) is a glory to behold. While the screenplay's references to the politics and literature of Victorian-era India might be lost on some contemporary viewers, the film nonetheless provides a mature detailing of self-discovery and the gradual breakdown of relationships. And the fine performances by Madhabi Mukherjee as Charulata and Soumitra Chatterjee as Amal (both are interviewed in the special edition features) offer the most remarkably subtle performances of the Ray canon.
This release helps to fill the void of Ray films that are available on U.S. DVD and Blu-ray, and it is among the year's finest retro offerings.
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LONDON -- Sun Yang of China broke his own world record to win the men's 1,500-meter freestyle at the London Olympics on Saturday.
Sun clocked 14:31.02 seconds in the marathon-like race, slicing 3.12 seconds off his mark from last year's world championships in Shanghai.
Ryan Cochrane of Canada touched in 14:39.63 to take the silver medal and defending champion Oussama Mellouli of Tunisia finished in 14:40.31 to take bronze.
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Obama, an Afghanistan war exit plan, and getting 'rolled'
(Read article summary)Excerpts from a new Bob Woodward book on the Obama administration's debates over the Afghanistan war reveal a president deeply leery of open-ended commitment – and a military pushing for more control over war policy.
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Bob Woodward's new book on the battle within the Obama administration over commitment to the Afghanistan war, objectives, and exit strategy promises to be awkward for the president and his party as midterm elections in November get closer.
Excerpts published in the Washington Post this morning show Gen. David Petraeus demonstrating the kind of contempt for his civilian bosses that cost former chief of the Afghan war, Gen. Stanley McChrystal, his job. It shows a President Obama deeply leery of an open-ended commitment to war in a country referred to since the 19th century as the graveyard of empires.
Excerpts also show a military establishment pushing for more control over war policy, with senior officers favoring a long-term commitment to a population-centered counterinsurgency strategy, rather than a mission more narrowly focused on Al Qaeda.
IN PICTURES: US soldiers in Afghanistan
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Little in the substance of this is new. Obama's desire for a withdrawal timeline and a limit on the blood and treasure to be spent in Afghanistan, as well as historical evidence that points to the difficulty of getting a counterinsurgency strategy to work in Afghanistan, have been discussed in the press since at least last summer.


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A pioneer in jazz pedagogy, a prolific writer, and one of the finest jazz educators in the world, David Baker has written eight tunes which contain a wide variety of styles and tempos. These tunes are performance level materials, yet they are designed to address the needs of developing improvisers. Titles include: Aulil; Black Thursday; LeRoi; Bossa Belle; Kentucky Oysters; Soleil d' Altamira; Passion and Le Miroir Noir. Level: Intermediate/Advanced.
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Roasting garlic gives it a mellow sweetness. The garlic may be roasted two days ahead, squeezed out of its skin, and refrigerated until you are ready to use it. Spread on toasted pitas, or serve as a dip for crudités and endive leaves.
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Calories | 50 |
Total Fat | 4g |
Saturated Fat | 2g |
Cholesterol | 5mg |
Sodium | 65mg |
Total Carbohydrate | 3g |
Dietary Fiber | 0 |
Sugars | -- |
Protein | 1g |
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Total Time: 1 hr
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- 2 whole heads garlic
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- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Remove any loose papery skin from garlic heads, leaving heads intact. Place heads in small baking pan; cover with foil and bake until soft when squeezed, about 50 minutes.
- Meanwhile, place walnuts in small baking pan and bake in same oven with garlic 7 to 10 minutes, until toasted, stirring once. Cool.
- When garlic is cool enough to handle, separate garlic into cloves. Squeeze soft garlic from each clove into small bowl; discard skin. (You should have about 1/3 cup.)
- In food processor with knife blade attached, blend garlic, sour cream, olive oil, salt, and walnuts until smooth. Spoon into serving bowl; cover and refrigerate up to 3 days if not serving right away.
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Eagle Heights Villa
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Availability Your dates are available
Villa | 3 bedrooms | sleeps 6
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*Now with Free Wi-Fi** This truly Luxurious 3 bed, 2.5 bath villa boasts panoramic views of the Sea & coastline, has a nicely manicured garden with stone bbq & private pool with roman steps. In addition the owners have installed an 8m x 3m artificial putting green for your enjoyment/practice. (Putter and Balls supplied). The property enjoys a quiet situation in a small cul-de-sac, with open views on each side to the Sea, Coastline and Mountains. The development is ideally situated to enjoy golf and the accompanying facilities(on 2 courses), local village life and the exploration of Paphos, Limassol and surrounding Troodos mountains.
Size | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
Nearest beach | Petra Tou Romiou (Aphrodite's Rock) 2 km |
Will consider | Long term lets (over 1 month) |
Access | Car essential |
Nearest Amenities | 3 km |
Nearest travel links | Nearest airport: Paphos 7 km |
Family friendly | Great for children of all ages, Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
Notes | No pets allowed, No smoking at this property |
Features and Facilities
Luxuries | Internet access, DVD player, Sea view |
Pool | Private outdoor pool (unheated) |
General | Air conditioning, TV, Safe, Satellite TV, Wi-Fi available |
Standard | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
Utilities | Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
Rooms | 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 Family bathrooms and 1 En suites |
Furniture | Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Dining seats for 6, Lounge seats for 6 |
Other | Linen provided, Towels provided, High chair |
Outdoors | Private outdoor pool (unheated), Balcony or terrace, Private garden, BBQ |
Access | Parking |
Further details indoors | The spacious open plan Lounge/Dining area features top quality leather sofas with ample seating for 6-8, Large T.V. system with Satellite, surround sound and DVD/C.D. player. The dining area has a lovely circular glass topped table with built in lazy suzan and six high backed leather chairs. Two air conditioning units cope with the hottest of Cyprus summers and remote controlled ceiling fans provide a cooling breeze on demand. The fully equipped kitchen is modern with fitted units, granite work surfaces and stainless steel appliances that include large Fridge Freezer, Washing Machine and Dishwasher. Cool-Box and Ice Packs are provided to assist with day-trips. All bedrooms feature comfortable 3 foot wide single beds which can be made in to Super King-Sized beds to suit your requirements, ceiling fans and air conditioning units and ample fitted wardrobes. The master bedroom features a luxurious en-suite with a large shower cubicle, a safe, and a balcony with a table and two chairs to enjoy the stunning views. Bedroom two also has a balcony with the same superb sea view. Bedroom three has a balcony with lovely views to the mountains. The master bedroom features a TV with DVD player. The Luxury bathroom features glass shelves and shower screen and modern top quality fittings throughout. The en-suite off the master bedroom features a very large shower cubicle with sliding doors. Downstairs there is a well appointed cloak room. Wi-Fi can be accessed through a citycell signal with useage paid for by scratchcards which are be purchased locally. Cost is 25 euros pwk, 35 euros two weeks and 50 euros per month. |
Further details outdoors | The brand new fully landscaped garden features palms, trees and shrubs and a superb 8m by 3m metre putting green. Hone your putting skills before you go for that round of golf. The 8m by 4m pool has Roman Steps and a separate outside shower area for that extra touch of luxury and is screened from the drive and immediate neighbours by attractive fencing so you can enjoy your stay in private. A large barbecue is situated just off the patio for those long warm alfresco evenings. Garden and pool lights are also fitted. For your comfort and relaxation there are 6 sun loungers and a large outdoor table and 6 chairs for dining alfresco at all times of day. |
Further details | **Please note that this property can be accessed at any time after 3pm on arrival day so don't worry if you have a late flight. We can arrange taxi transfer by our own driver who knows where the property is and assist with car hire from the airport if desired. The property is professionally managed and has linen changes and cleaning on a weekly basis. Air-Conditioning is included in the rental price as is a welcome pack of basic essentials and wine for your arrival.** |
About this location
The Paphos District
Paphos itself consists of two towns, each with its very own character. Ktima on the cliff (Upper Paphos) and Kato Paphos by the sea (Lower Paphos). One is virtually unchanged over the centuries and thoroughly Cypriot, while the other has expanded over the last decade from a sleepy fishing village and harbour, into a vibrant cosmopolitan resort which is expanding and improving each year.
In Kato Paphos, (in the archaeological park), you will find many fine mosaics and buildings from Greek and Roman periods, plus the Harbour Castle. Close by, is the church of St Paul's Pillar, where the pillar St Paul was tied to can be found. Further down this road are the Tombs of the Kings and Christian Catacombs.
Going West from Paphos, there is Coral Bay with its European Blue Flag beach, then the unspoilt Akamas Peninsula, where there is then Lara Bay, (famous for turtles) and Latchi, famous for its seafront and harbour restaurants as well as the clean sandy beach and crystal clear waters.
Secret Valley Resort
Secret Valley, is a golf course situated in an amazing setting located by the renowned area of 'Petra tou Romiou', the legendary birthplace of Aphrodite, the Goddess of love. It is set in a scenic valley surrounded by mature trees and beautiful natural rock formations. In terms of sheer playability and enjoyment Secret Valley really is a must for golfing enthusiasts worldwide. The development is conveniently situated for visits to the islands other golf courses including Aphrodite Hills which is but 2 km away, the newly refurbished Minthi Hills (30 mins drive) and the nee Faldo designed course which is just 5km away. The popular villages of Pissouri and Kouklia are but a few minutes drive and the main towns of Paphos and Limassol can be reached in under half an hour. Local (not busy) Beaches can easily be reached at 'Petra Tou Romiou', Pissouri & Avdimou in one direction and Coral Bay and Lara in the other.
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Eagle Heights is a first class property on Secret Valley Golf resort outside Paphos. The resort is still being developed but the villa is situated in a quiet cul de sac in a residential area and ther… More
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"Paradise Never Changes - At Least Not Here!!"
Our fourth visit to Cyprus in as many years, we called it 'Paradise' on our first visit and in our opinion hasn't changed since.
This was our first visit to Eagle Heights and like all the other villas we have visited, it was exceptional; and just as described on the websites . To be honest we were never in any doubt it would be such is our confidence in properties of Secret Valley.
Finally no trip would be the same for us without Rob & Helen who among other things maintain the properties we have visited. That is only part of the service; they are a Guide Book and Yellow Pages all rolled into one and their professionalism and sincerity has to be seen to be believed. We have become firm friends; they are like family now and no holiday would be complete for us now without them.
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The James Royal Palm is located on the beach in Miami Beach's South Beach neighborhood, close to Anchor Shops, New World Symphony Park, and Flamingo Park. Other points of interest near this luxury hotel include Port of Miami and Lummus Park Beach. 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar are open for drinks. Room service is available 24 hours a day. The hotel serves full breakfasts each morning in the restaurant (surcharges apply). Recreational amenities include 2 outdoor swimming pools. Also located on site are a sauna, a 24-hour fitness facility, and a children's club. The property's full-service health spa has body treatments, massage/treatment rooms, facials, and beauty services. This 4.5-star property has a 24-hour business center and offers small meeting rooms, technology support staff, and limo/town car service. Complimentary high-speed (wired) Internet access is available in public areas. This Miami Beach property has 900 square meters of event space consisting of banquet facilities and conference/meeting rooms. The property offers a shopping center shuttle (surcharge). Wedding services, tour/ticket assistance, and tour assistance are available. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. Other property amenities at this Art Deco property include a concierge desk, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. This is a smoke-free property. A total renovation of this property was completed in September 2012. 393 air-conditioned guestrooms at The James Royal Palm feature iPod docking stations and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer beach, city, or ocean views. Beds come with triple sheeting. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads. They also offer bathrobes and hair dryers. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. In addition to desks and safes, guestrooms offer cordless phones with voice mail, as well as free local calls (restrictions may apply). High-definition televisions have premium cable channels. Rooms also include windows that open, blackout drapes/curtains, and irons/ironing boards. Guests may request a turndown service, in-room massages, and extra towels/bedding. Housekeeping is available daily.
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DALLAS -- While most of the focus in recent days was on the newest members of the team, it was two of the longest-tenured Dallas Mavericks who carried them in the clutch against the defending champs.
Dirk Nowitzki scored 31 points, Jason Terry added 30 and the short-handed Mavericks won their fifth straight game, beating the Los Angeles Lakers 101-96 on Wednesday night.
Dirk's Night
According to Synergy Sports Tech, Kobe Bryant entered play on Monday tied for fifth in the NBA in points per play on isolations at 0.98. On Wednesday, Nowitzki ran nine isolations and had a 1.78 point per play average, while Bryant ran 16 isolations for 0.88 point per play average.
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The Mavericks acquired Caron Butler, who did not play because of a negative reaction he had to medication, Brendan Haywood and DeShawn Stevenson in a seven-player deal with Washington on Feb. 13.
Los Angeles star Kobe Bryant praised the trade during the All-Star break, saying it made the Mavericks a legitimate threat in the Western Conference. Lakers coach Phil Jackson said before Wednesday's game that the new-look Dallas squad would be better defensively.
Down the stretch, however, the Mavs relied on Nowitzki and Terry, who scored 22 of Dallas' final 23 points.
"This is our type of ballgame," said Terry, who along with Erick Dampier joined the Mavericks in 2004 and trails only Nowitzki in service time with the team. "Any time in the fourth quarter and the game is close, it's going to be up to myself, [Jason Kidd] or Dirk to get the win. I think we welcome that challenge and we don't need to change it right now."
Bryant scored 20 points and moved into 13th place on the career scoring list. Bryant, who passed Reggie Miller, has 25,298 points.
After hitting the game-winning 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds left to beat Memphis on Tuesday night, Bryant missed a 3-pointer that could have tied it with 25 seconds left.
"We play this team extremely well," Bryant said. "We wanted to come in here and put a stop to them."
Bryant returned against the Grizzlies after missing the last five games with a left ankle injury. He shot 9 of 23 and missed four of six attempts in the fourth quarter.
"I thought he got other guys involved," Jackson said. "He was probably a little fatigued and tried to help the other guys get going."
Lamar Odom led Los Angeles with 21 points, Ron Artest had 13 and Derek Fisher finished with 12.
Kidd had 14 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds for the Mavericks, who improved to 5-1 since the trade with the Wizards. Haywood chipped in 11 points, nine rebounds and five blocks.
Neither team led by more than nine in a game went back-and-forth throughout. There were 24 lead changes and eight ties.
Dallas and Los Angeles split the four-game season series. The Lakers won the previous two meetings, including a 100-95 victory on Jan. 13 in which Bryant played, but was hobbled for most of the game.
"This was a big win," Nowitzki said. "They had everybody [healthy] this time. They really embarrassed us that one time out there and then stole one here. It was big for us to tie it up at 2-2."
Terry hit a 3-pointer that made it 90-84. After Bryant scored to make it 90-86, Nowitzki answered with a 17-footer that stretched the lead back to six with 3:18 remaining.
Haywood hit a free throw, the only point over the final 10:46 not scored by Nowitzki and Terry, to make it 93-86. Nowitzki stripped the ball from Andrew Bynum, starting a fast break that ended with Terry's layup and pushed Dallas' lead to 95-86 with 2:20 left.
Los Angeles went on a 8-2 run to trim its deficit to three. Odom hit a 3-pointer and Bryant drove for a layup to make it 97-94 with 57.9 seconds left.
Shawn Marion missed a short jumper, setting up the Lakers for what appeared to be another late comeback after they rallied to beat Memphis one night earlier.
Bryant's 25-footer went long, and Terry and Nowitzki combined to make four free throws to seal the victory.
"We've been playing pretty good defense with the new guys," Kidd said. "This was another example where our shots weren't going down, but we relied on our defense and got some stops. Then we made some big shots down the stretch."
This was the teams' first matchup since the Mavericks made the trade with the Wizards.
The Mavericks were without one of those acquisitions when the team announced just before the tip that Butler wasn't going to play.
Stevenson started in Butler's place and guarded Bryant for most of the first quarter. Bryant struggled early, missing his first five shots.
Bryant had a couple of baskets to cap a 10-0 run late in the second quarter. He hit an off-balance 13-footer, his first points of the game, and followed with another basket to give the Lakers a 48-39 lead with 2:58 left in the first half.
Dallas closed with a 10-2 surge before halftime. Terry, who had 18 points in the first half, hit three free throws, to bring the Mavericks within 50-49.
The Mavericks grabbed the lead by scoring the first six points of the third quarter.
Kidd closed the quarter with a 29-footer from beyond the arc just before the buzzer sounded, putting Dallas up 74-72.
Game notes
Rapper Jay-Z and wife Beyonce had courtside seats for the game. Jay-Z performed in Dallas at the American Airlines Center on Tuesday night. ... The Lakers have won eight out of their past 11 over the Mavericks.
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Team Stat Comparison
Points | 96 | 101 |
Rebounds (Offensive-Total) | 7-36 | 13-41 |
Assists | 19 | 23 |
Turnovers | 17 | 17 |
Steals | 10 | 10 |
Blocks | 2 | 6 |
Fast Break Points | 15 | 23 |
Fouls (Tech/Flagrant) | 20 (0/0) | 20 (0/0) |
Largest Lead | 9 | 9 |
Top Performers
Game Leaders
Points | L. Odom 21 | D. Nowitzki 31 |
Rebounds | A. Bynum 11 | D. Nowitzki 9 |
Assists | L. Odom 5 | J. Kidd 13 |
Steals | L. Odom 2 | R. Beaubois 2 |
Blocks | A. Bynum 2 | B. Haywood 5 |
Team rosters: Los Angeles | Dallas |
Next 5 Games
Los Angeles | Dallas |
02/26 PHI 10:30pm 02/28 DEN 3:30pm 03/02 IND 10:30pm 03/04 @MIA 8:00pm 03/05 @CHA 7:00pm |
02/26 @ATL 7:00pm 02/28 NO 9:30pm 03/01 @CHA 7:00pm 03/03 MIN 8:30pm 03/05 SAC 8:30pm |
Complete Schedule: Los Angeles | Dallas |