Cruise the St.Lawrence Seaway

I was at a Travel Professionals Board Meeting the other night when a colleague told me that her company had a fantastic offer and I thought I would share this information with my readers. Alexander + Roberts has been selling travel since 1947 and is well respected by those of us who have been in the business for donkey's years. This is an unusual route, not many people have done it. You sail aboard the brand new 202 passenger M.V. Victory from the Maritimes to Prince Edward Island and up the scenic St. Lawrence, cruising where larger ships don't go. You will explore colorful French Canadian ports like Quebec City and Montreal, and sail through the lovely 1,000 islands all the way to Niagara Falls and the American Great Lakes.

This is an all inclusive cruise, with open bar, chauffeured transfers, ship gratuities, all shore excursions, shipboard experts, fine dining in two unique venues with free flowing wine. These items alone are worth thousands if you were on another ship.

The dates are June 10, June 30, and August 15 Halifax to Detroit, and June 10, August 5, and August 25 Detroit to Halifax. Costs are normally $7,199 to $10,400 depending on which category you select. With this smashing offer of half price, it means the cost will be from $3,600 to $5,200. Another great deal, is if you can book by March 30, you will get a free cabin upgrade, based on availability. This does not include the Owners Suite.

I would recommend you fly in a day or two earlier. I love Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Canadians are so friendly to travelers. This is a great time for whale watching. Lots of history in this part of the world.

You will have 11 days of gourmet dining, wonderful sightseeing, and this is an excellent trip for someone to go on their own since on a small ship you soon meet people and make new friends. I have gone on my own many times and always enjoy myself. Having a complimentary Wi-Fi in your stateroom (all outside cabins) is another plus. What is also nice, is that the lectures are given by a team of experts and you will learn a lot about this part of the world. I always enjoy the discussions after the lectures and it makes the excursions so much more interesting.

Even if this destination wasn't on your bucket list, the offer is too good to pass up if you can fit in with the dates given. Take an elegant small ship cruise at half price, smashing offer.

Maureen Jones, Canadian Specialist

All Horizons Travel/Frosch

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Menlo Park, CA 94025

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