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Spend a week in this fascinating city exploring its wealth of offerings.  Barcelona truly seems to have it all; from its unique architecture and endless variety of restaurants to its historic Gothic Quarter and the seaside neighborhood of Barceloneta.

Six-night packages including air fare from Austin,

4-star hotel accommodations, daily breakfast and taxes start at $2500 per person.

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Paul Gaugin Cruises - Sailing in Tahiti and French Polynesia

This small luxury cruise ship has been receiving top ratings and the accolades of discerning travelers for over a decade.

The MS Paul Gaugin is a 332-passenger cruise ship specifically designed to sail the shallow seas of Tahiti and French Polynesia, visiting enchanting ports that are not accessible to larger ships.  Over 70% of its accommodations include private balconies.  The atmosphere on board is informal, the service is five-star, and the suites luxurious and spacious. 

Two highlights of the ship are its award-winning spa and the retractable onboard Watersports Marina, offering windsurfing, kayaking, waterskiing and scuba diving.

For a limited time you can save up to 45% off standard fares and take advantage of  2-for-1 air fares from Los Angeles.  On certain sailing dates in May and June there are additional discounts of up to $1250 per couple! 

For additional information and specific price quotes please submit a Vacation Request or contact us at: info@travel-muse.com

Buenos Aires and Iguazú Falls

Spend a week exploring two of Argentina’s most fascinating attractions. Buenos Aires, her vibrant capital city, rewards visitors with gracious accommodations, exceptional shopping, sophisticated culture and exciting night life.  The city has over 100 museums, a profusion of city parks and an inexhaustible selection of restaurants and cafés.  At night Buenos Aires seduces her visitors with music and dance. Few dances are as thrilling to watch as the Tango, and Buenos Aires is its birthplace and its home.  Tango dinner shows are a wonderful way of savoring the dance and some of Argentina’s superb cuisine.

Iguazú Falls National Park, in Argentina’s northern province of Misiones was declared by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1984.  Iguazú Falls is comprised of approximately 270 waterfalls on the Iguazú River, and marks the border between Argentina and Brazil.  Most of the falls are on Argentine territory and are easily reached by a system of walkways and a train that operates within the national park.  You can also approach the falls by water, taking advantage of one of the park’s boat tours.  There are excellent hotel accommodations on both the Brazilian and Argentine sides. Visas are required to visit Iguazú Falls from Brazil but not from Argentina.

Seven-night packages including international and domestic flights, deluxe hotel accommodations for five nights in Buenos Aires and two nights in Iguazú, daily breakfast and sightseeing excursions are available for under $2500 per person.  For more information please submit a Vacation Request or contact us at: info@travel-muse.com

Italian Treasures – Esctorted Tour

Spend ten days exploring Italy's grand cities and charming towns. Your escorted tour departs from Rome and takes you on a circle trip which includes visits to Pisa, Lucca, San Gimignano, Siena, Florence, Verona, Venice, Assisi and Orvieto. Highlights include visits to the Vatican Museums and Cistine Chapel, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, Siena's Piazza del Campo, Juliet's Balcony in Verona, and St Francis' Basilica in Assisi.

One of the many highlights of this trip is a visit to Verrazzano Castle, in the Chianti region, where you enjoy a wine tasting followed by a light dinner of local specialties.
Prices for 2012 departures start at $2269 per person.
See our Travel Tips page for more information about the advantages of traveling on escorted tours.
Then contact us to book your Italy vacation for 2012.
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Costa Cruises – Spectacular Savings on South America Sailings

Though it is the most popular cruise line in Europe, only a small percentage of North Americans have experienced Costa’s warm Italian hospitality and fabulous food. Costa is a member of the Carnival family, and has one of the largest and youngest fleets in the world. 

For the months of January through March of 2012, Costa has positioned three of her beautiful ships in South America.  Discover unique and exciting ports in Brazil, Uruguay and Argentina at unbeatable prices, starting at $799 per person!  These very special cruises are bound to satisfy your wanderlust without breaking your budget.

For more information about these sailings please submit a Vacation Request or contact us at: info@travel-muse.com