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Macy’s Own Tours........................... 2
Exclusively for Women.................. 2
River Cruising - Europe
the Easy Way...................................... 3
Honeymoon Top Picks ................. 3
Our Favorite Adventures.............. 4
The Road Less Traveled................. 4
A Mediterranean Adventure
Continued........................................... 5
We’ve Been There Have You? .......................................... 5
traveler
London: More Pounds for
Your Buck............................................ 6
SPRING 2010
Beautiful British Columbia.......... 6
Great Cities to Visit
with Children.................................... 7
Bermuda: Old World Charm
with an Island Beat......................... 8
A Mediterranean Adventure
I was standing with a tour group in the
necropolis at Sakkara, Egypt, in front of
the famous step pyramid of King Djoser.
“Robert!—You are the god Osiris. Janet,
you are his lovely wife Isis. And Mark,
you are the evil god Set. Set, you hate
Osiris, so get rid of him!” So began yet
another of the historical re-enactments
that our Egyptian guide Hani would
stage using members of our tour
group. While some were more willing to
participate in these plays than others, it
proved a great way for Hani to get us all
to interact with each other and to make
Egyptian history come alive. During our
two-day tour, Hani was our teacher, our
entertainment and our babysitter and
he proved to be the best tour guide
I’ve ever experienced. I was sailing
the Eastern Mediterranean on a Royal
Caribbean cruise ship and the highlight
of the 12-day cruise for me was Egypt.
The overnight stop in Alexandria gave
me the opportunity to take a shore
excursion that would carry me to the
Great Pyramids at Giza, the Great Sphinx
and the Museum of Egyptian Antiquities
in Cairo. All these icons I’ve read about
since I was a child and now I had the
opportunity to see them for real!
My Mediterranean cruise started in
Barcelona, Spain. I flew in a day before
the cruise. (When you’re traveling that
far, there’s no sense taking any chances.) This gave me the luxury of getting a
good night’s sleep before boarding the
ship and I spent the extra time taking
a tour of this vibrant city. Barcelona
is visually stunning and chock full of
artistic and gastronomic delights. The
half-day tour whetted my appetite and
left me wishing I had more time there.
My first port was Kusadasi, Turkey,
which is quite a distance from
Barcelona. We had two full days at sea,.
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Welcome to the
Macy’s Travel
2010 Spring
Newsletter
Once again it is time to start thinking
about your summer vacation! Prices
this year still reflect the “bargain”
environment that was apparent in
2009, however, demand for travel is
on an upswing and although we can
still uncover some really great travel
deals, they are harder to find than
last year. Call our professional and
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This has been a turbulent year in
the travel industry. We appreciate
your support and welcome your
business and the personal referrals. We are very excited to see that travel
continues to be an important and
sought-after leisure activity for those
who appreciate the benefits and
value that only the experience of
travel can bring to your life!
Please call us for your next trip. Only a knowledgeable travel agent
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experience with memories that will
last a lifetime! The next time you
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Macy’s Own Tours
Our 14th Year – JOIN US!
2010 Christmas Markets along the Mosel River and Alsace Wine Road
November 30 to December 8, 2010
Experience the true spirit of the holiday season with our tour to the German and French
Christmas Markets. Our expert guides share their insider secrets and take you back to a
time when life was simpler.
Our tour will begin in the Mosel Valley of Germany, with visits to Cochem’s Old Town. A city highlight is the magnificent, 1,000-year-old, fairy tale-like Castle Reichsburg, nestled
amongst vineyards more than 100 meters above the River Mosel. Traveling down the Mosel,
we’ll visit Trier, Germany’s oldest city. In this 2,000-year-old city, you’ll find magnificent art
treasures and unique architectural monuments. Walk along Roman streets and bridges
that date back to Emperor Augustus. Leaving Germany, you’ll visit the Grand Duchy of
Luxembourg and finally cross into France where you will visit medieval cities and travel
down the Alsace wine road. The holidays come alive as you stroll through open-air markets with smells of
gingerbread, mulled wines (Gluhwein), roasted chestnuts and grilled sausages. Artisans in wooden stalls display and sell their
crafts as shoppers and spectators wander in and out of markets surrounded by Gothic churches and half-timbered houses with
street musicians playing holiday classics.
Whether you prefer to be a spectator, merrymaker or shopper, you’ll experience the sites, sounds and spirit of old-time Christmas.
Organize Your Own Group
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Exclusively for Women
An Invitation to the Open Roads
of Ireland for Fun & Friendship
September 4-12, 2010
Ten to 15 years ago, travel exclusively
for women existed only for the affluent
woman traveler. Today, thousands of
women join journeys around the globe
and experience the amazing benefits of
women-only group travel.
This fall, Macy’s Own Tours will visit.
the Emerald Isle in the great company of women travelers. The scenery is
beautiful and varied, with the sea never
far from sight. Experience Irish music, song and
dance. Go back in time at a medieval
banquet served 15th-century style.
Explore modern Dublin and all that
it has to offer. It’s a land of stunning
shores, quaint villages and lively pubs.
overflowing with laughter and fun!
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The goal of Macy’s Exclusively for
Women travel is to recapture the fun
and seek culturally-rich experiences
combined with terrific accommodations,
delicious food and personal growth
opportunities.
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River Cruising - Europe the Easy Way!
There are many ways to see Europe:
rent a car, travel by train, take a motor
coach tour, or sail on a large cruise
ship. But river cruises are arguably
the most convenient and immersive
way to visit Europe. So it’s no surprise
that river cruising is one of the fastest
growing travel styles. With river cruising,.
birthplace of Impressionism along the
Seine. Experience the winding Danube
in Germany, Austria and Hungary or the.
Po River in the countryside of northern
Italy and many other appealing itineraries, including Russian river voyages.
Whichever trip you choose, a European
river cruise will show you some of the.
All with the convenience of being on a ‘floating hotel’ so you don’t need to worry about packing and unpacking to
travel to your next city.
you simply relax on the ship, let the
crew pamper you, and float to your
destination. Because your vessel docks
in the heart of Europe’s quaintest towns
and famous cities, you can step off the
ship and immediately be in the heart of
activity – visit historic cathedrals, shop
at local markets, or just enjoy a cup of
coffee at a nearby café.
European river cruises can take you
into the landscape that inspired Van
Gogh along the Rhone or through the
world’s most interesting and important.
sites. All with the convenience of being
on a ‘floating hotel’ so you don’t need to
worry about packing and unpacking to
travel to your next city.
River cruising offers a very intimate
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Our Favorite Adventures:
GREECE – I will never forget the
unexpected adventure we had in
Santorini, Greece. My family arrived to
Santorini by cruise ship. The land of this
volcanic island slopes sharply down
to the sea and to gain access to the
island you must either take a funicular
up the mountainside or, for those more
adventurous, ride a donkey. We chose
the donkey route, which proved quite
the comical challenge! Staying together
as a family group was never an option
as each donkey had her own agenda. If
she felt like a snack along the side of the
road, you had to wait for her to finish. When she decided it was time to join up
with the group again, you had to hold
on as she broke into a donkey gallop.
There was no way to make them go any
faster or slower than they wanted to
go. And trying to have a conversation
with your neighbor was hit-or-miss. The
donkeys gave no warning when they
were ready to break ranks let alone wait
for you to finish a sentence. We just had
to hang on tight and hope for the best. Of course, we all arrived to the top safely
with lots of stories to share about our
own donkeys. Looking back on that trip,
this is one of our favorite memories. (Cindy – Minneapolis)
DOMINICAN REPUBLIC – My husband
and I were vacationing in Dominican
Republic and took an excursion to the
Animal Adventure Park. There were
two entrance options—a basic, selfguided entry and a “VIP” entry that
included a personal guide and behindthe-scenes perks. We’re both animal
lovers, so we paid the extra cost for the
upgraded option. We were rewarded
with one of the most exciting and fun
experiences we have ever had. We
started off swimming with a sea lion
named Gerry. We happened to have
the pool to ourselves, so we got all of
her attention. Gerry jumped through
hoops for us (literally) and dove to the
bottom of the pool to retrieve toys and
we rewarded her with sardines. She
showed us her appreciation with plenty
of sea lion kisses! Then we took a tour.
of the park and the aquarium, where we
were allowed to hold sea creatures such
as sponges, sea urchins, starfish, turtles
and crabs. The behind-the-scenes tour
showcased the trainers and how they
prepare for their shows. We actually
got to pet a squirrel monkey, toucans,
macaws, snakes and even a full grown
Bengal tiger (very carefully)! The tour
concluded with a swim in a man-made
The Road Less Traveled
If you’re looking for something a
bit more unusual or adventurous
for your next getaway, here are
some suggestions to whet your travel appetite:
purchasing smaller vessels that will
meet the new guidelines. So if you can’t
make it to Antarctica in 2010, don’t
worry—there will still be opportunities
to explore this last, great wilderness!
Patagonia Wine Country – Ten years
ago, a group of winemakers set their
sights on this area of South America. Today Patagonia is really coming into
its own as a top wine producing area,
racking up medals for its merlot, cabernet
and malbec blends. Plus, it boasts
dramatically beautiful landscapes,
gorgeous lakes, and excellent fly-fishing. Marrakesh – The ancient walls of
Marrakesh must have protected the
city from the global recession. A few
years ago, luxury boutique hotels
began opening and are now popping
up everywhere in this historic and
atmospheric North African city. There
is much to see and do in Marrakesh.
An entire day can be dedicated to
wandering the souks, seeking out the
best bargains on rugs and handicrafts.
The city also offers many historical and
architectural sites as well as museums
and palaces.
Antarctica – This will likely be the last
year that Antarctica is open to mass
tourism as new restrictions will limit the
size of ships that can navigate Antarctic
waters. Thus, cruise lines and tour
operators are promoting 2010 as the Gargano – Far from the crowds of the
last year to visit this remote continent. Amalfi Coast and Cinque Terre, the Italian
However, most are in the process of. peninsula of Gargano sits on the Adriatic.
lagoon that was home to sting rays and
nurse sharks. Swimming with a tenfoot nurse shark is still one of the most
memorable moments in all my travels. (Kelly – Southland)
AFRICA – One of my favorite excursions
was in the Masai Mara in Kenya where I
had the opportunity to experience game
viewing from high above the savannah
in a hot air balloon. In the wee hours of
the morning, the gas burner was ignited,
slowly filling the balloon with hot air and
raising the basket. I am not really fond
of heights and almost did not go but I
was surprised at how quickly I forgot my
fear. We were airborne before sunrise
with the wind our navigator across the
Masai. Apart from the sound of the
burners, the flight above the Masai.
Mara was extraordinarily quiet. Even
the people sharing the ride with me
were silent. It was so breathtaking to be
suspended above the earth. Everything
below looks so insignificant—you just
want to absorb that moment of serenity. The pilot controlled the altitude of the
balloon by regulating the flow of hot
air into the “envelope”. When animals
were in sight, the pilot descended for
a close-up view—an incredibly unique
experience. When we finally landed,
we were treated to a champagne
breakfast complete with china, crystal,
and flowers. The contrast between the
rugged, uninhabited landscape and
the elegant breakfast was surreal and
made it seem even more luxurious! The experience, to this day, is one of
my favorite recollections. Not only did I
come back with an incredible memory,
but I learned that by reaching outside
our comfort levels on a trip, whether by
trying new foods, participating in local
customs, or talking to strangers about
the wonders of the place in which they
live, we enrich ourselves in ways never
imagined. Now that’s an adventure! (Mary – Somerset Collection)
Sea and offers wonderful Italian holiday
options. From Romanesque churches
and seaside fisherman’s restaurants to
the protected Gargano National Park
and turquoise-blue clear waters, it’s a
destination sure to please.
Kuala Lumpur – This Malaysian capital
has quietly evolved into Southeast Asia’s.
newest hot spot. Generally referred
to as “KL”, it has grown from a small,
sleepy, Chinese tin-mining village to a
bustling metropolis in just 150 years.
It’s a culturally diverse city where
modern technology is juxtaposed with
traditional Asian customs. With some of
the world’s cheapest
5-star hotels, great
shopping and even
better food, increasing
numbers of travelers
are discovering this
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A Mediterranean Adventure continued...
which gave me plenty of time to orient
myself to the ship and find my favorite
spots. I’m not one to gravitate towards
the party atmosphere common at the
outdoor swimming pool but the pool
at the spa was a tranquil and relaxing
alternative. I discovered that the disco
makes an excellent retreat for reading
during the day. And it didn’t take me
long to determine which of the many
lounges best suited my tastes for
evening entertainment. By the time we
reached Kusadasi, I was in total control
of my life onboard ship (except for those
times when I found myself in front of the
ice cream station with no recollection of
how I got there).
daily routines of its inhabitants in the
1st century and on important Christian
events, all in the distant past. After that
low-key tour, the hustle and bustle
of the port city of Kusadasi seemed
down right chaotic. The merchants
with their fine Turkish carpets, softas-silk leather and turquoise jewelry
aggressively try to lure you in to their
shops, yet are unexpectedly polite once.
they’ve snagged a potential customer. The shopping experience can be an
exhilarating game.
the Ancient World, once stood. (Where
the Colossus actually stood is open for
debate!) The Minoans came to the island
in the 16th century BC and the capital
city of Rhodes was built in the 5th
century BC. We visited Cyprus, said to be
the birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite. Intricate mosaic floors at the ruins of
Paphos date from the 12th century
BC and are still in an impressive state
considering many have no protection
from the weather. And, of course, the
Great Pyramid of Giza is the oldest.
was the trip I’ve always dreamed of and.
traveling by cruise ship was the perfect
way to do it. I had the convenience of
a hotel room and dining room that
traveled with me while I visited so many
wonders of our world. The information
available to me on the ship about these.
sites made me appreciate what I saw
even more.
It turns out the god Set must have
hated Osiris quite a bit. He chopped
Osiris up into 14 pieces and hid them
around the countryside of Egypt. Hani
choreographed a little battle between
Mark and Robert and directed Janet to
run around our group to represent Isis
searching for the pieces of her husband. Hani went on to explain, with a few more
commandeered cast members, how
Kusadasi is one of the more exotic
Osiris became Lord of the Underworld. ports of call and is a study in contrasts. Then we moved on to enter the tomb of
Bordering both Europe and the
Imhotep, architect and physician to King
Middle East, Turkey is one of the oldest
continuously inhabited regions in the Almost every port on a Mediterranean of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient. Djoser. Oh my gosh – we were going into
world and its history is closely linked to cruise reminds you of how young our World. Every stop on this Mediterranean a tomb! This was going to be so much
the cultures and religions of both East United States actually is. We stopped in cruise was like a live-action National better than National Geographic!
and West. My tour of the ruins of the Rhodes, Greece, where the Colossus of Geographic magazine.
ancient city of Ephesus focused on the Rhodes, one of the Seven Wonders of. Visiting these almost mystical places
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London: More Pounds for Your Buck
London is making a big travel comeback
spurred by a favorable exchange rate
that is helping to make a British holiday
a real bargain. You can visit some old
and new favorites and spend fewer
vacation dollars than in the past few
years. Old favorites, of course, are
tried and true: Westminster Abbey,
Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square,
Covent Garden.
The London Eye is not so new now, but
this giant Ferris wheel offers a 30-minute,
very unique perspective of London.
Originally built for the Millennium
celebrations, this attraction proved
so popular it is celebrating its tenth
anniversary this year. From the Eye, you
can walk to the Tate Modern Gallery
for a taste of contemporary art. Cross
the Thames via the Millennium Bridge
(locally known as the “wobbly bridge”)
and it’s just a short walk to St. Paul’s
Cathedral. One of the best attractions in
London is the Cabinet War Rooms and
the Winston Churchill Museum near
the southeast corner of St. James Park..
Get there early for stirring insights into
London as it was during World War II. One of the newest venues in London is
The British Music Experience (BME), a
high-tech, interactive music exhibition
at The O2 (formerly the Millennium
Dome) devoted to the past 60 years of
popular British music. Visit now, before the 2012 Summer
Olympics awakens everyone’s interest
in revisiting this always fabulous city. Let the specialists at Macy’s Travel help you plan the perfect visit to London –
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Beautiful British Columbia!
Now that the dazzle of the 2010
Winter Olympics is behind us, it
seems everyone wants to visit British
Columbia, Canada. And why not? This breathtaking destination has just
about everything you could want in a
vacation – in any season. Victoria, the capital of the province
of British Columbia, is a charming
city nestled on the southernmost tip
of Vancouver Island (off the coast of
B.C. and about as long as England
at 290 miles). Long famous for the
extravagant Empress Hotel and “the”
place outside of England to experience
“high tea”, the city of Victoria and
Vancouver Island offer so much more. With whale watching, water sports,
beaches, the world-famous Butchart
Gardens, and an up-and-coming wine
industry, this destination is a must-see
for those who love to explore charming
countryside, endless coastlines and
vineyards by day, and arts, culture and
fine dining by night. Easily accessible
via air from the west coast of Canada
and the United States, stunning
scenery is an added highlight during
the flight through the Gulf Islands.
To the east of Victoria, across
the Strait of Georgia, lies the city of
Vancouver, considered one of the
“most livable” cities in the world. A sophisticated and cosmopolitan area .
with
an
eye-popping
skyline
surrounded by ocean and snowcovered
mountains,
Vancouver
deserves several days just to explore
its vibrant neighborhoods (Gastown,
Yaletown, Kitsilano, Granville Island, to
name a few). Don’t forget to take your
walking shoes for a five mile hike along
the seawall around Stanley Park for
incredible views and fantastic sunsets.
A short, 90-minute drive north from
Vancouver on the newly completed
“Sea-to-Sky Highway” brings you to the
resort town of Whistler. As you ascend
literally from the sea to the mountain
heights, you’re rewarded with stunning
views of the Pacific Ocean and the
Coast Mountains. Whistler Village is
a treat no matter the time of year – a
thoroughly modern, yet quaint, alpine
destination with every adventure and
sport activity you would expect at a
world-class resort area.
If time permits, don’t miss the
Okanagan Valley. Many now regard
this area as one of the most promising
wine growing regions in North
America. Grab a bike and explore the
vineyards, local artisan shops and fine
restaurants in this area.
Call the experts at Macy’s Travel –
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London, England – You could stay in Lisbon, Portugal – With trams
London for a whole year and find inter- trundling up to a castle, a state-of-theesting things to do with children every art aquarium and a fascinating museum
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lifetime – adventures that are both legendary andfairytale town of Sintra, too, is a just a short
iconic of their time, yet timeless.
Vancouver, B.C. – Vancouver is fre- train ride away.
quently named the most livable city in
the world. There’s lots of water as well Sydney, Australia – If beaches,
as beaches, a huge urban park (Stanley swimming pools and numerous ferries
Park) and numerous hiking and biking aren’t enough, there’s Sydney Aquarium,
trails. Taronga Zoo and the Koala Park
Sanctuary, which are all huge hits with
Copenhagen, Denmark – Oozing the young ones.
old-world charm, Copenhagen has a
compact city center, a lively waterfront Rome, Italy – With some of Italy’s best
and pedestrian-only zones. A royal gelato, the impressive Colosseum, Castel
palace, museums designed especially Sant-Angelo, spooky catacombs under
for children, and thrilling rides at Tivoli Via Appia Antica and the green spaces
Gardens and Bakken amusement parks. of Villa Borghese, the challenge in Rome
is finding enough time to see it all.
will keep you busy.
Cruising Into History
Great Cities to Visit with Children!
One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is travel. The opportunity to
visit new places and experience different cultures is exciting for any age!
Lonely Planet’s “Travel with Children” guide lists their choices for top cities
around the world that are ideal to visit with children.
Oaxaca, Mexico – This colorful Mexican
city is pint-sized, charming and fun to
explore on foot. A central plaza provides
plenty of run-around space for kids and
there’s a vibrant market.
Istanbul, Turkey – With its mosques,
palaces, museums, bazaars, multicolored
carpets, food markets, Bosphorus cruises
and sweet apple tea, children will be
fascinated and enchanted at every turn.
Singapore – Safe, clean and accessible,
Singapore is a gentle introduction to
the cities of Southeast Asia. Not to
be missed is Sentosa Island with its
beaches, butterfly park, dolphin lagoon
and underwater world.
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Bermuda – Old World Charm with an Island Beat!
So close and yet so unlike
home, Bermuda floats in
the mid-Atlantic less than two hours
by air from most Eastern Seaboard
cities. Bermuda is justifiably famous
for pink-sand beaches, striking blue
water, and immaculate golf courses,
but that’s only the beginning. Thanks
to its colorful past, this small sliver of
land also has a surprising number of
historic sites. In fact, it’s said to have the
oldest continually inhabited town of
English origin. Bermuda has a distinctive.
culture, too – one that combines a
reverence for British traditions dating
back to colonial days with a more
relaxed attitude befitting a subtropical
island. And visitors will find no shortage
of sites to explore on this island.
The town of St. George’s, at the
island’s East End, is the original 17thcentury settlement and a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. The
city of Hamilton is home to
Bermuda’s principal harbor
and most of its shops. It’s
also the main departure
point
for
sightseeing
boats, ferries, and the pink-and-blue
buses that ramble all over the island.
The Royal Naval Dockyard, at the West
End, is a former British shipyard that
has been transformed into a stunning
tourist area. Other attractions include
the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum and
Zoo; Bermuda Underwater Exploration
Institute; the Botanical Gardens; Gibbs
Hill Lighthouse; and the Crystal Caves
with impressive stalactites and crystal
clear underground pools. These sites
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by taxi, motor scooter, or even bicycle
(one cannot rent a car in Bermuda). Many visit Bermuda by cruise ship. Though a small island, Bermuda has two
cruise ship ports - one at Hamilton, the
island’s capital, and the other at King’s
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Summer is prime time for Bermuda
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resort hotel.
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