AVALON UNVEILS ALL-SUITE VESSEL

Avalon Waterways is introducing its newest vessel - the all-suite Avalon Panorama. The ship will debut in May 2011, offering a 14-night Magnificent Europe (Amsterdam/Budapest) itinerary.

Panorama will feature 17 Avalon Deluxe Staterooms on the lower deck (measuring 166 square feet), 64 newly designed Panorama Suites, positioned on the top two decks, showcasing a full 171 square feet of living space and two Royal Suites, measuring 290 square feet.

Suites come complete with a seating area adjacent to a floor-to-ceiling, wall-to-wall panoramic window. When open, the window transforms the entire suite into an open-air balcony. Open-air balconies offer guests a fresh air, panoramic cruising experience complete with epic views, in every weather condition, without compromising room space.

Other amenities and features on the Avalon Panorama include flat screen televisions, large closets, ample storage space, fully stocked mini-bars and safes in all staterooms and suites as well as laundry and ironing services. www.avalonwaterways.com

GLOBUS RELIGIOUS TRAVEL 2011

The Globus family of brands has released a 2011/12 brochure featuring faith-based travel. Globus offers various styles of group escorted tours that give vacationers the chance to discover a more spiritual side of travel. Itineraries focus on two themes: the lands of Catholicism (Italy, France, Portugal, Spain and Ireland) and the lands of the Bible (Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Turkey and Greece). All tours operate between spring and fall 2011. New for 2011 is a 12-day Through the Ages tour - Israel, Jordan and Egypt - complete with an optional Nile cruise extension. We have brochures available.

Call us for details. www.globusfaith.com

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