Travelers Gift Vacations http://travelersgiftvacations.com Travel with Purpose Fri, 18 May 2012 22:45:19 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 UNIQUE ADVENTURES http://travelersgiftvacations.com/unique-adventures-the-adrenaline-series/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=unique-adventures-the-adrenaline-series http://travelersgiftvacations.com/unique-adventures-the-adrenaline-series/#comments Sun, 22 Apr 2012 04:37:54 +0000 tania http://travelersgiftvacations.com/?p=1999 WOMEN ONLY RETREATS

Feminine Soul Trip: France

Date:    May 24th – 30th, 2012

THE ADRENALINE SERIES (In the Works!)

 

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This trip offers it all! Three exhiliarating days in Buenos Aires, considered the “Paris” of the Americas, a city full of romance and passion.  You will visit its neighborhoods, savor its foods and even experience an evening of tango, the soul of Argentina. 

From there you will continue to Iguazu Falls and from the Argentine side you will visit the suspended platform at Devil’s Throat, the largest of the waterfalls.   At the banks of the Iguazu River, we will board a boat for a cruise that will navigate us to the base of the waterfalls.  You will have the opportunity to cross over to the Brazilian side for a Jeep tour through the rainforest and  a walk over to the Macuco Falls. 

Leaving this natural wonder, we fly to Rio de Janeiro where you will spend three complete days exploring Rio’s significant landmarkds like the statue of Christ the Redeemer, considered 1 of the 7 New Wonders of the World.  You will have plenty of free time to explore and enjoy the beaches, learn to dance the samba and mingle with the party people of Brazil.

Highlights:

  • Exclusive boutique hotels in the best neighborhoods.
  • Exquisite fine dining experiences.
  • The best tours and activities available with reputable operators.
  • Soccer game included in package (if available) or Tango/Dinner Show in Buenos Aires
  • Tour of the exhiliarating Iguazu Falls included.
  • Volunteer work in amazing charitable organizations that will warm your heart.
  • Ample free time to design your vacation with the activities of your choice.
  • Sarah, Tania, Co-founders of The Traveler’s Gift Vacations, or one of their well trained Company Representative will personally travel with you to ensure that your trip is an experience of a lifetime! 

Cost:

9 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS    $3,299/Per Person

Package includes 9 nights double occupancy luxury accomodations, 8 breakfast, 5 dinners, Soccer game or Tango show in Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls Tour, plus transportation to/from airport and all included activities. Additionally, a 10% contribution of proceeds is made to all charities visited. 

Price excludes all alcoholic beverages, incidentals, ariport charges and meals and activities during free time. 

Flight is not included; however, we will be happy to assist you with your flight arrangements. 

See Sample Itinerary CLICK HERE

See Activities & Tours CLICK HERE 

 

 

]]> http://travelersgiftvacations.com/romance-of-argentina-and-brazil-buenos-aires-iguazu-rio-de-janeiro-2/feed/ 0 Wonders of China Sample Itinerary* http://travelersgiftvacations.com/wonders-of-china-sample-itinerary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wonders-of-china-sample-itinerary http://travelersgiftvacations.com/wonders-of-china-sample-itinerary/#comments Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:08:57 +0000 tania http://travelersgiftvacations.com/?p=1921                                 

Journey to the land of mystery and wonders for twelve wonderful days. Our trip begins in the ancient city of Beijing visiting all of the city’s famous sites, such as the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, Tiantan Park and others. The highlight of your days in this intriguing city is a hike of the Great Wall, world’s longest, built in 2200 to protect China from invaders. You will also delight in the cuisine and savour a memorable Peking duck dinner. Your heart will also be satisfied when you spend time interacting with beautiful children with special needs in a nearby orphanage.

Following Beijing, we fly to Shanghai, “the Paris of the Orient” and enjoy a cruise down the Huangpu River. In the evening we will hit the Bund, Shanghai’s waterfront promenade, a perfect place to watch the sunset and to have a delicious dinner in one of its world-renowned restaurants.

Leaving Shanghai, we fly to Lijiang and begin our journey to the past in the Yunnan Province. Here you will have a couple of days experiencing China’s old traditions and village life. You will be immersed in outstanding beauty surrounded by the white-capped Himalayan mountains.

Our trip ends in the metropolis of Hong Kong, one of the world’s most sophisticated cities offering diversity and excitement to every visitor. Few places in the world rival Hong Kong’s scenic coastline, and Victoria Harbour is the perfect vantage point to view it. We will climb about 1,200 feet in a tram to the Peak and marvel at the views of towering skyscrapers and peaceful green hillsides. This experience will certainly be one you will never forget.

Words cannot do justice in describing this trip and the experiences that it offers. We invite you to travel with us to China for a journey of a lifetime. You will forever treasure the memories!

Day 1 – In flight

Day 2 – Beijing

  • Afternoon Arrival in Beijing
  • Sightseeing
  • Welcome Dinner

Day 3 – Beijing

  • Breakfast
  • Visit Orphanage
  • Visit Forbidden City
  • Visit Tiananmen Square
  • Dinner

Day 4- Beijing

  • Breakfast
  • Visit to the Great Wall and the Summer Palace
  • Free Afternoon/Shopping Time

Day 5 – Beijing/Shanghai

  • Breakfast
  • Visit Tiantan Park, Temple of Heaven & Teahouse
  • Early Afternoon flight to Shanghai
  • Afternoon Arrival & Check in to Hotel
  • Sightseeing
  • Sunset river tour of the Huangpu River
  • Dinner

Day 6 – Shanghai

Day 7 – Shanghai

Day 8 – Shanghai/Lijiang

  • Early departure to Lijiang
  • Noon arrival & Check in to Hotel in Lijiang

Day 9 – Lijiang

  • Breakfast
  • Drive to Zhongdian
  • Dinner

Day 10- Lijiang/Hong Kong

  • Breakfast
  • Free Morning
  • Departure to Hong Kong
  • Dinner

Day 11- Hong Kong

Day 12- Hong Kong

Day 13- Hong Kong/Home

  • Breakfast
  • Early Departure to Airport

END OF TOUR

 

* Itinerary provided for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Actual trip itinerary will be provided upon Reservation together with a complete description of available tours and activities to choose from. This trip requires a minimum of 10 participants.

 

   See Activities & Tours CLICK HERE

 

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BEIJING

  • Peking Opera
  • Beijing Acrobatic Show

 

SHANGHAI

  • Full or Half Day Sightseeing Tour including Jade Buddha Temple and the Bund
  • Suzhou and Zhouzhuang Water Villa Day Tour
  • Hangzhou- Heaven on Earth Day Trip
  • Full day Shopping Tour
  • Evening Acrobat Theater

HONG KONG

  • Hong Kong Island Tour
  • New Lantau Island Tour
  • Trail to the Hidden Oasis
]]> http://travelersgiftvacations.com/wonders-of-china-activities-tours-2/feed/ 0 The Feminine Soul Trip: France Sample Itinerary* http://travelersgiftvacations.com/the-feminine-soul-trip-france-sample-itinerary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-feminine-soul-trip-france-sample-itinerary http://travelersgiftvacations.com/the-feminine-soul-trip-france-sample-itinerary/#comments Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:03:35 +0000 tania http://travelersgiftvacations.com/?p=1912 Day 1 – In flight

Day 2 – Bordeaux/Bergerac

Day 3 – Bordeaux/Bergerac

Day 4 -Bordeaux/Bergerac

Day 5 – Bordeaux/Paris

Day 6 – Paris

Day 7 – Departure

  • Check out & Departure to Airport

END OF TOUR

* Itinerary provided for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Actual trip itinerary will be provided upon Reservation together with a complete description of available tours and activities to choose from. Trip requires a minimum of 10 participants.

See Suggested Activities/Tours CLICK HERE

]]> http://travelersgiftvacations.com/the-feminine-soul-trip-france-sample-itinerary/feed/ 0 Savour the Wine Argentina Sample Itinerary* http://travelersgiftvacations.com/savour-the-wine-argentina-sample-itinerary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=savour-the-wine-argentina-sample-itinerary http://travelersgiftvacations.com/savour-the-wine-argentina-sample-itinerary/#comments Sat, 21 Apr 2012 23:02:37 +0000 tania http://travelersgiftvacations.com/?p=1908 Day 1 – In flight

  • Departures/Flight to Buenos Aires

Day 2 – Buenos Aires

  • Arrival in Buenos Aires
  • Breakfast
  • Sightseeing
  • Dinner

Day 3 – Buenos Aires

  • Breakfast
  • Sightseeing
  • Visit and Volunteer Work at Orphanage

Day 4 – Buenos Aires

Day 5 – Buenos Aires

Day 6 – Buenos Aires/Mendoza

  • Breakfast
  • Morning Departure to Mendoza
  • Sightseeing/Bike riding/Free time
  • Dinner

Day 7 -Mendoza

Day 8 – Mendoza

  • Breakfast
  • Wine tour includes a 5 course lunch at the vineyard

Day 9 – Mendoza

Day10 – Mendoza

  • Breakfast
  • Departure to Orphanage and Volunteer Activity
  • Departure to Airport

END OF TOUR

* Itinerary provided for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Actual trip itinerary will be provided upon Reservation together with a complete description of available tours and activities to choose from. This trip requires a minimum of 7 participants.

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  • Departure Flights

Day 2 – Buenos Aires 

  • Explore the neighborhoods of Buenos Aires
  • Dinner

Day 3 – Buenos Aires 

  • Breakfast
  • Visit the famous flea market in San Telmo with its street performers and Tango dancers
  • Soccer game at the Bombonera, La Boca
  • Dinner

Day 4 – Buenos Aires

  • Breakfast
  • Free Morning
  • Charity/Volunteer Work

Day 5 – Buenos Aires/Iguazu Falls

  • Breakfast
  • Morning Flight to Iguazu Falls
  • Iguazu Tour of the Argentinian Side
  • Dinner

Day 6 – Iguazu Falls

  • Breakfast
  • Visit Iguazu Falls from the Brazilian side
  • Dinner

Day 7 – Iguazu/Rio de Janeiro 

Day 8 – Rio de Janeiro

  • Breakfast
  • Depart to Charity & Volunteer Opportunity

Day 9 – Rio de Janeiro 

Day 10 – Rio de Janeiro

END OF TOUR

* Itinerary provided for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Actual trip itinerary will be provided upon Reservation together with a complete description of available tours and activities to choose from. This trip requires a minimum of 7 participants.

See Activities & Tours CLICK HERE

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India is a land of a many contradictions and there is perhaps no contradiction bigger than Mumbai. A multi-cultural, multi-faceted microcosm of India, Mumbai is where the widest diversity of people come together for the single-minded pursuit of success. Mumbai, the city of dreams, the city that never sleeps, or the city of stars (Bollywood) is the largest film producing state in the world with more than 1000 films produced in a year. Mumbai is also the capital of fashion in India. The city is flooded with designer boutiques all over.

Experience the dazzle of Film City, marvel at the Mumbai’s architecture, admire the energy and enjoy its nightlife.

ACTIVITIES & TOURS

•Gateway of India (NI)
 A relic of India’s colonial heritage, the Gateway of India is considered a portal for tourists who wish to explore the myriad attractions  of Mumbai. The monument is located at the much frequented Apollo Bunder in South Mumbai. Fringed by the azure waters of the Arabian Sea and the Marine Drive, the gateway is truly magnificent when viewed at night.
•Mumbai Day Out (NI)  6 Hrs
Discover Mumbai secrets like a local.  This tour covers all   The tour covers all the must-see places on any traveler’s itinerary such as Gateway of India, Victoria Terminus Train Station, Marine Drive Flyover and the chowpatty beach, Crawford Market, High court of Mumbai, Oval Maidan, Mumbai university , Mani Bhavan, Gandhi Museum, Dhobi Ghat., Open Laundry,  Prince Of Wales Museum, Jain Temple,  Hanging Gardens, Kamala Nehru Park, St. Thomas cathedral and Shopping.  Lunch is included in  an Authentic Vegetarian Restaurant.
•1 Day Village Tour (NI)
Indian village life is a different world- different to the Indian towns and cities where visitors will spend most of their time in India, and different to village life outside of India. There are approximately 500,000 villages in India, of which approximately 80 percent have fewer than 1,000 inhabitants. Settlements range from tiny hamlets of thatched huts to larger settlements of tile-roofed stone and brick houses.
•Mumbai by Night (NI)
Mumbai never sleeps and has a different atmosphere at night time. As the heat of the day evaporates, teenagers, lovers, families and the elderly head out to enjoy the weather. Places like Marine Drive are crowded with Mumbaikars walking around or sitting and enjoying the gold-edged and rose-coloured sunset.
•Film City (Bollywood) (NI)
Home to the world’s largest film industry, the exciting city of Mumbai has remained in the forefront of Indian cinema for almost a century.
•DHARAVI Slum  Tour (NI)  4.5 Hrs
On our tour, visitors will see why Dharavi is the heart of small scale industry in Mumbai. Many people know Dharavi as the ‘largest slum in Asia,’ but there is much more to this historic area of Mumbai than poverty. Dharavi’s industries have an annual turnover of approximately US$ 665 million. Through our tour visitors experience a wide range of these activities: recycling, pottery-making, embroidery, bakery, soap factory, leather tanning, poppadom-making and many more.  Most of these things are created in innovative ways and in very small spaces! When passing through the residential spaces, you will undoubtedly feel the sense of community and spirit that exists in the area. People from all over India live in Dharavi, and this diversity is apparent in the temples, mosques and churches that stand side by side. A tour through Dharavi’s narrow alleys is quite an adventure, and you will leave with an enlightened sense of the purpose and determination that exists in the area.
•Walking Tour of Mumbai Market Mania (NI)  2 Hrs
Mumbai market mania is a delightful mix of energetic street markets, colourful people, and multi-cultural mix of mosques, temples, different cuisines, and lot’s more! The tour covers different places such as Crawford Market, (officially Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Market) is one of South Mumbai’s most famous market, Jama Masjid (India’s oldest Muslim community, who came here during the 6th Century AD), Mirchi Galli (spices market), Mangaldas Market (the cloth market), Zaveri Bazaar (where everyone’s crazy about gold), Phool Galli (Flower Street), Mumbadevi Temple (where the city gets its name from), and the picturesque Madhav Baug. (A 123 year old area where idols of different deities are available.)
(IN)=Included in Tour
(NI)= Available at an additional cost
]]> http://travelersgiftvacations.com/mumbai-activities-tours/feed/ 0 Marvelous Turkey, the Turkish Coast, and day trips to Greece Sample Itinerary* http://travelersgiftvacations.com/marvelous-turkey-the-turkish-coast-and-day-trips-to-greece-sample-itinerary/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=marvelous-turkey-the-turkish-coast-and-day-trips-to-greece-sample-itinerary http://travelersgiftvacations.com/marvelous-turkey-the-turkish-coast-and-day-trips-to-greece-sample-itinerary/#comments Sat, 21 Apr 2012 22:55:29 +0000 tania http://travelersgiftvacations.com/?p=1894 Day 1 – In flight

  • Flight Departures

Day 2 – Istanbul

  • Afternoon Arrival
  • Sightseeing
  • Welcome Dinner

Day 3 – Istanbul

Day 4- Istanbul

  • Breakfast
  • Bosphorous Boat Tour
  • Visit Charity
  • Dinner

Day 5 – Istanbul/Izmir/Kusadasi

  • Breakfast
  • Fly to Izmir
  • Visit Charity
  • Dinner

Day 6 – Kusadasi/Ephesus

Day 7- Bodrum

Day 8 – Bodrum/Dalyan/Olu Deniz/Fethiye

  • Breakfast
  • Drive to Dalyan
  • Mud baths and private river cruise to see the Lycian rock tombs
  • Free time to enjoy Turtle Beach
  • Drive to Oludeniz/Fethlye

Day 9 – Olu Deniz/Fethiye

Day 10- Olu Deniz/Antalya/Cappadocia

  • Free Morning
  • Depart to Airport in route to Cappadocia
  • Arrival at Cappadochia

Day 11- Cappadocia

Day 12- Cappadocia/Istanbul

Day 13- Istanbul/Home

  • Early Departure to Airport
  • Return flight Home

END OF TOUR

* Itinerary provided for information purposes only and is subject to change without notice. Actual trip itinerary will be provided upon Reservation together with a complete description of available tours and activities to choose from. This trip requires a minimum of 7 participants.

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ISTANBUL

  • Full Day Istanbul Classic Tour
  • Princes’ Island Tours
  • Hidden Istanbul
  • Home Cooked Istanbul
  • Old & New Istanbul Tour
  • Historic Tour of Troy

 

EPHESUS/SAMOS ISLAND, GREECE

    

  • Stunning Samos Island, Greece
  • Ephesus & Artemis Temple
  • Incredible Pamukkale Day Tour
  • Full day Boat Excursion to Three Beautiful Bays
  • Full Day Tour to Pergamum

 BODRUM

 

  • Private Half Day St. Peter’s Castle and Bodrum City Tour
  • Daily Boat Trip

 

 FETHIYE/OLU DENIZ

  

  • Visit the stunning and famous beaches of the areas
  • Visit to Butterly Valley
  • Horseback Riding
  • Whitewater Rafting
  • Hike Saklikent Gorge, the 2nd largest in Europe
  • Escape to Rhodes, Greece

 

CAPPADOCIA 

  

  • Hiking Tours
  • Horseback Riding Tour
  • Turkish Cooking Tour
  • Air Ballon Rides
  • Cappadocia Photo Safari Tour
  • Turkish Bath
  • Belly Dancing Classes
  • Turkish Night Show
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