Archive for November, 2009

Lindblad Expeditions – Egypt & Nile Cruises

Posted November 19th, 2009 by Jim Bendt



Travel to See The Ancient Treasures of the Nile

Egypt is a well traveled — rather than isolated — path.  But Lindblad takes the same approach to exploring Egypt on their adventure and cultural cruises as they do to more remote adventure travel destinations. Lindblad has chosen a ship, accommodations, private aircraft and experts that will give you an Egypt expedition cruise travel experience unlike any other. They have determined the most advantageous routes for their Nile cruises and the best time of day to visit sites. Lindblad’s expert Egyptologists are not simply well-versed, they are passionate about their subjects. Their hotels are outstanding and offer the best accommodations and amenities available. If you plan on traveling to Egypt be sure to check out Lindblad’s vessel, Salacia, one of the finest and most luxurious small ships sailing the Nile.

Why we love it here:
For millennia, layer upon layer of civilization has thrived here and each has left its mark. From eternal monuments of powerful pharaonic rulers and omnipotent gods to graceful Coptic churches and domed Mosques, Egypt is a country with a compelling legacy and amazing architectural wonders.

Why you might want to visit here:
Egypt adventure cruises are fascinating. From prehistoric settlements to major monuments, you will encounter a richness of scientific and artistic achievement that is as impressive today as it was to early travelers.

The Nile is Egypt, and along its banks you will discover the symbols of cultures that have captivated travelers for thousands of years. Egypt — where scientists, oracles and priests scanned the night sky, watched the fertile river and feared the barren desert that enveloped their land.

Why you might want to go with Lindblad:
Our Egypt travel expeditions sail along the Nile on one of the finest ships of its kind. You’ll stay at distinguished hotels: the Four Seasons Hotel at the First Residence in Cairo and the Mena House Oberoi, at the foot of the Pyramids, in Giza. And, you will have chartered private aircraft for all internal flights within Egypt. Private flights are the perfect complement to the service and quality that defines the Lindblad adventure travel experience in Egypt.

In Cairo depending on which itinerary you choose, you’ll visit the celebrated Egyptian Museum, Coptic churches, ancient synagogues and exquisite mosques, and stroll through the exotic Kahn el Kahlili bazaar. You’ll travel from Cairo to Luxor and along the Nile to Aswan and Abu Simbel with distinguished Egyptologists who will reveal the mysteries and intricacies of Ancient Egyptian beliefs and rites. Then, after experiencing the riches of Upper Egypt, you’ll return to Cairo and the Giza Plateau, site of the Pyramids and the Sphinx. You’ll also have the option of visiting the ancient city of Memphis and the Step Pyramid at Saqqara or the Bent and Red Pyramids of Dashur.

To learn how you can experience your own Lindblad Expedition for the same pricing as booking direct, contact Craig Beal at CraigB@TravelBeyond.com or (800) 823-6063.

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Lindblad Expeditions – Costa Rica & Panama Cruises

Posted November 19th, 2009 by Jim Bendt



Expedition Cruises to Central America’s Wild Side

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Your winters don’t have to be cold. And they certainly shouldn’t go without adventure. Come, experience small-ship expedition cruises on the wild side in Costa Rica and Panama with Lindblad Expeditions and National Geographic. Travel with Lindblad’s expert Expedition Team to a world complete with rain forests, cloud forests and volcanoes. Plentiful and varied wildlife. And an engineering marvel that changed the world. Kayak, swim, snorkel and explore. By exclusive arrangement, Lindblad is the only passenger ship permitted to overnight during their Panama Canal transit to explore Barro Colorado Nature Monument. They will also share with you the snorkeler’s nirvana of Isla Coiba, the most untouched of Panama’s national parks, during this special adventure travel experience.

Join us for these intimate expedition cruises in Costa Rica and Panama and step into pure wildness with the experts who know it best.

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Learn More from an Expert Expedition Team You will travel with 1 expert for every 15 guests on Lindblad’s intimate and comfortable 60-guest expedition cruise ship, and while exploring the Central America’s magnificent rain forests. Lindblad National Geographic’s expert Naturalists and an Expedition Leader are always there when you need them. You’ll be amazed at how fun and engagingly the Expedition Team (Naturalists, Historians and) can convey even the most detailed of information.

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Benefit from Lindblad’s Expedition Experience

Lindblad’s vast expedition cruising experience in Costa Rica and Panama enables them to reveal the essence of the region in a distinct way. They were the first ship-based company to offer adventure travel in Central America. And for the last 30 years they’ve always found something new to be inspired about. We guarantee you will too.

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See More with Countless Options for Exploration

When you find yourself among the pristine beauty of Central America, you’ll want to explore to the fullest. From Lindblad’s expedition ship, National Geographic Sea Lion, you’ll snorkel (we provide the mask, fins and a wetsuit), kayak, hike, and cruise through some of Central America’s most exclusive landscapes. Encounter birds and animals literally everywhere, from the treetops to the reefs.

A Note on Conservation
Lindblad’s Central American partner in conservation is MarViva, an organization safeguarding and creating marine protected areas in oceanic and coastal areas of Latin America and the Caribbean. Donations support community education initiatives, enforcement of regulations in National Parks, and buoys to protect coral reefs in Granita De Oro, Panama.

To learn how you can experience your own Lindblad Expedition for the same pricing as booking direct, contact us.

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Lindblad Expeditions – Arctic Cruises

Posted November 19th, 2009 by Jim Bendt



Expedition Cruises in the Land of the Ice Bear

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When you travel north, well beyond the Norwegian mainland, into the land of the midnight sun, you find a world of deep fjords, snow-capped mountains and massive ice sheets. This is the Arctic. And it is the best place to travel to view polar bears in their natural habitat – among the pack ice. Come aboard Lindblad’s fully-stabilized, state-of-the-art, ice-strengthened expedition Arctic cruise ship, National Geographic Explorer, and travel to the Arctic with the best Ice Team on earth. Lindblad has been revealing the mysteries of Arctic travel on small ship expedition cruises for 20 years. Their long experience of Arctic travel and adventure vacations will help you maximize polar bear sightings, and a National Geographic Photographer will help you best capture every moment.

Join us for an Arctic expedition cruise under the midnight sun. Hike the rolling tundra in search of reindeer. Kayak around icebergs where walrus and seals reside. It could prove to be the adventure travel experience of a lifetime.

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The Most Experience in the Arctic
Staff expertise is vital in places as wild as the Arctic. And Lindblad’s Expedition Team will enable you to travel with a sense of confidence and comfort every moment of your Arctic expedition cruise. The experience of their Captains has earned them the distinction of “Ice Masters.” They, along with our Expedition Leaders have decades of expedition cruises under their belts. They are true explorers, “Ice Masters,” and will help you become one too.

Learn From The Only Undersea Specialists in the Arctic
Under the Arctic seas live some of the world’s most seldom seen creatures. On each Arctic expedition cruise you will learn from our Undersea Specialists, experienced certified ice-divers. Watch the Cousteau-like video footage they bring back in the comfort of the ship’s lounge complete with expert explanation.

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Gain a Fresh Perspective in a Varied Landscape
Feel the freedom that comes with kayaking or riding in a Zodiac away from the ship and into wildness. Experience the Arctic and all of its wildlife at eye-level. Lindblad was the first to offer kayaking on expedition cruises in the Arctic. Thanks to two years of research, kayaking with Lindblad in the Arctic is now an adventurous activity that is safe and exhilarating for each guest. Even first time paddlers.

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Discover More with Unparalleled Exploration Technology 
Lindblad’s tools for exploration will help you experience all that Arctic travel has to offer, not just from the ship’s deck, but on a much deeper level. A microscope, hydrophone, SplashCam, and underwater video provide exceptional perspectives on wonders few are ever able to see or hear. And a Remote Operated Vehicle (R.O.V) transmits video from hundreds of feet below the surface right into the ship’s lounge.

To learn how you can experience your own Lindblad Expedition for the same pricing as booking direct, contact Craig Beal at CraigB@TravelBeyond.com or (800) 823-6063.

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