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                                              FEATURED CRUISE:
                                              Holland America Line's
                                              Mediterranean Cruise

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                                              Read about a Mediterranean cruise itinerary below. 

                                              You can also read the Travel Log "Port Reports" from this cruise by clicking Here.

                                              Holland America Line
                                              CULTURAL MOSAIC CRUISE

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                                              Itinerary

                                                   Day                       Port__
                                                 
                                                   0                         Barcelona, Spain
                                                   1                         At Sea
                                                   2                         Messina, Italy
                                                   3                         Argostoli, Greece
                                                   4                         Brindisi, Italy
                                                   5                         Kotor, Montenegro
                                                   6                         At Sea
                                                   7                         Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
                                                   8                         Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy
                                                   9                         Marseille (Provence), France
                                                   10                       Barcelona, Spain


                                              To learn about upcoming Holland America Line (HAL) Mediterranean Cruises, visit their website at: HollandAmerica.com. 


                                              Holland America Line
                                              THE BEST OF THE MS RYNDAM

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                                              By Deborah Wheeler

                                              I have had the great fortune to cruise aboard the MS Ryndam several times. The latest opportunity was on the Cultural Mosaic Mediterranean Cruise. If you are seeking a special experience onboard a Holland America Line ship, you will not be disappointed with the Ryndam. The ship provides the elegance and ambiance of luxury cruising, along with special features and touches that make a trip memorable. Several features of the ship particularly appeal to me and I want to share them with you. 

                                              Here are a few of the best features of the MS Ryndam:

                                              • Medium-sized ship—large enough to explore, but small enough for comfort
                                              • Beautiful ship and appointments—a luxurious setting for cruising
                                              • The Pinnacle Grill—upscale dining and service
                                              • The Greenhouse Spa’s Thermal Suite—a little piece of spa heaven
                                              • Open Dining Options—dine whenever you want or select traditional seating times
                                              • Multiple Lounges—lounges include features such as: a sports bar with games, classical quartets, piano bar, champagne bar, ocean view, crow’s nest views, etc.
                                              • Explorations Café and library—Get your coffee shop fix where you can read, play cards, or relax
                                              • Excellent room stewards—everything you could need for comfort
                                              • Exceptional dining staff—well-trained staff to meet your every request
                                              • Tasty food and room service—the dining is delicious wherever  and whenever you eat (dining room, buffet, in-room)

                                              Book a cruise aboard the MS Ryndam. I know you will enjoy it as much as I do!

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                                              My Favorite Things: Cruise Edition

                                              By Deborah Wheeler

                                              After 15 cruises, I have developed a few fun cruise traditions. I enjoy these simple, low cost activities on
                                              each cruise I take:
                                              • buy my favorite cruise drink at one of the lounges for the sail-away party
                                              • put a puzzle piece in the puzzle being assembled in the library
                                              • take a walk on the Promenade deck then settle in to one of the lounge chairs with a view of the water
                                              • circle the activities I might attend on the next day’s activity listing
                                              • sing along at the piano bar
                                              • dance at the disco
                                              What are your favorite cruise activities? Share your thoughts with The Ideal Trip on Facebook.


                                              More cruise articles coming soon!


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