--Charles de Gaulle,
French general and statesman.

The policeman said, "Take that sheep to the zoo, now."

Next day the policeman sees the man with the sheep again.

The policeman stops the guy and says, "What on earth are you doing with that sheep?"

The guy says, "What is there to do? Yesterday I took him to the zoo and now I''m taking him to the movies."

Vietnam's unequalled natural beauty is one of the country's key attractions. From the lush, fertile Mekong Delta to its stunning coastline dotted with beautiful beaches; from the rugged mountains of the north to the spectacular topography of Halong Bay, Vietnam's beauty inspires visitors.

Prices from - $ 1760 per person sharing. Includes 3 nights Bangkok on bed and breakfast basis, 11 Days Vietnam and Cambodia on full board basis, Seat in coach Tours & transfers, Air tickets Hanoi/Danang, Hue/Ho Chi Minh, Phnom Penh/Siem Reap, room tax and baggage handling. Excludes Airfare Ex-Nairobi, Domestic Airfare Bangkok / Hanoi – Siem Reap / Bangkok, all airport taxes, Visas insurance, other tours & meals than mentioned in the program, Expenditure of a personal nature.

The mountainous North, with its profusion of multi-coloured orchids, fascinating native handicrafts and winter temperatures are sufficiently cool to permit cultivation of temperate fruits such as strawberries and peaches;

The high Northeast Plateau, which still jealously guards its many archaeological and anthropological mysteries;

The Central Plain, one of the world's most fertile rice and fruit-growing areas with colourful traditional culture and way of life as well as the sandy beaches of the East Coast and vibrant cosmopolitan Bangkok;

The peninsular South where the unspoiled beaches and idyllic islands complement economically vital tin mining, rubber cultivation and fishing.

From: $ 1799 per person sharing. Includes 4 nights Bangkok, 3 nights Phuket, 1 night Sukothai, 1 night Lampang, 2 nights Chiang Mai, 1 night Hmong Hilltribe Lodge, 1 night Chiang Rai, Economy class domestic airfare, transfers and sightseeing. Excludes Airfare Ex-Nairobi.

From $ 301 per person sharing: For 4 nights accommodation on full board basis, return airport / hotel transfers and sightseeing.

Dubai’s cosmopolitan flavour is matched by the city’s many restaurants and entertainment venues, which provide a truly international array of choices for the visitor.

TRIDENT NARIMAN POINT
From US$ 340 per person for 2 nights

Towering above the skyline and overlooking the Arabian Sea, Trident, Nariman Point (earlier called Hilton Towers), Mumbai is centrally situated in the heart of the business district. The city's main promenade, Marine Drive, lights up in the evening to give a spectacular view of the "Queen's Necklace".
It is within walking distance from major corporate houses, entertainment, recreation and shopping centres, 5 minutes drive from the Gateway Of India and 10 minutes drive to the main convention- World Trade Centre. 547 well appointed rooms, many offering ocean views and broadband and internet access.

THE OBEROI
From US$ 415 per person for 2 nights

Located in the heart of Mumbai’s business district, this elegant luxury hotel overlooking the Arabian Sea offers impeccable service, understated luxury and excellent facilities including an exclusive spa and fitness center by Banyan Tree. It is the preferred hotel choice of discerning business travelers and the perfect gateway to India.
All 333 rooms and suites are spacious and tastefully decorated. Rooms and suites are arranged around a vast marble floored atrium at the centre of the hotel, with outer views over the city (Deluxe rooms), the bay (Premier rooms), or the ocean (Luxury Rooms and suites).

In its ongoing efforts to deal with record fuel prices, Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. today announced an increase in the fuel supplement it charges guests. For first and second guests in a stateroom, the revised fuel supplement will be $8 (U.S.D.) per-person, per-day, and no more than $112 (U.S.D.) per-person, per-cruise. Additional guests in a stateroom will be charged $3 (U.S.D.) per-person, per day, and no more than $42 (U.S.D.) per-person, per-cruise.

The revised fuel supplement will apply to bookings made throughout the world on or after May 1, 2008, onboard three Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Cruises.

Additional information can be found on www.royalcaribbean.com, www.celebrity.com and www.azamaracruises.com

1. SMOKING POLICY REVISED –

Designated indoor areas where guests can smoke cigarettes include the port side of one lounge per ship and a designated slot machine area in each ship’s casino. The new policy also designates outdoor areas where guests can smoke. These include the port side of the pool deck and sundecks on each ship, the port side of the Sunset Bar on Celebrity Century and on Celebrity’s Millennium class of ships, and the port side aft outside of Winter Garden on Celebrity Galaxy and Celebrity Mercury. Celebrity’s new Solstice class of ships, launching with Celebrity Solstice late this year, will follow the new policy beginning with the first sailing. Celebrity Solstice’s Lawn Club and the Sunset Bar at the Lawn Club will not allow smoking. Violations to Celebrity’s smoking policy may result in a $250 cleaning fee charged to the guest’s onboard account and may also be addressed through the line’s guest conduct policy.

WHAT IS NEW FOR 2009?

2. ALASKA

• 3 ships deployed in Alaska (Same as 2008)

• Celebrity Infinity offering 7 day cruises departing Fridays roundtrip from Seattle

• Celebrity Mercury offering 7 day cruises departing Sundays roundtrip from Vancouver

• Celebrity Millennium offering 7 day cruises between Seward & Vancouver departing on Fridays Every itinerary will be accompanied by a naturalist who will speak about the wildlife and environment in Alaska

• Icy Strait Point, Alaska added to the Celebrity Infinity itinerary and is also featured on the Celebrity Millennium open jaw itinerary

• 14 Nights roundtrip, visiting 5 ports in Alaska (Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Sitka & Hubbard Glacier) as well as Seattle, Washington and Victoria, British Columbia (First cruise line to offer roundtrip sailing to Alaska from Los Angeles)

• 13 Nights open jaw from LA to Vancouver, which will also visit Astoria, Oregon and Icy Strait Point, Alaska

• 10 night Ultimate Alaska roundtrip from Vancouver on Celebrity Millennium (A first by Celebrity -- offering roundtrip 10 night from Vancouver) - Visits 6 Alaska ports (Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point, Sitka, and Hubbard Glacier) and Victoria, British Columbia

3. EUROPE

Five Celebrity Cruises ships will sail in Europe in 2009, including two ships currently under construction, Celebrity Solstice and Celebrity Equinox. Joining them are Celebrity Century, which underwent a $55-million makeover in 2006, Celebrity Constellation, built in 2002, and Celebrity Summit, which launched in 2001.

1. Pregnancy Policy revised –

Risk Management has come up with a cut off date for cancellations of guest bookings that did not know about the new policy. Since International bookings send documentation out 30 days prior to sailing, RCCL will allow cancellations for booking made before April 20th on sailings up until July 31st. FYI, April 20th is the date the new policy will be included in guest documentation. Also, as part of the new policy, we will need to require pregnant women provide a Doctor's note confirming they are fit to travel and are not entering the 24 week of pregnancy before or during the cruise. If there is not a process in place for this now, a process will need to be developed for International guests. Any booking made before April 20th that is sailing after July 31st will need to adhere to the new policy. Guests that show up to the pier for sailings before July 31st will be exempt from the 24 week rule and allowed to sail. Pregnant women over 24 weeks that sail after July 31 and arrive at the pier will be denied boarding.

2. Independence of the Seas -

The countdown is well and truly on until the newest, largest and most exciting ship in the world arrives in Southampton on 26 April 2008. Independence of the Seas sets sail from Southampton from May 2008 and remains sailing from Southampton in 2009.

WHAT IS NEW FOR 2009?

3. PROJECT GENESIS

In its latest evolution in cruise ship design, Royal Caribbean International’s Project Genesis will bring the best of the land to sea with Central Park, a revolutionary design in which the centre of the ship opens to the sky and features lush, tropical grounds spanning the length of a football field. Elegant and lively, Central Park’s central piazza will be a veritable “town square” which evolves from a tranquil and peaceful atmosphere during the day to a gathering space for alfresco dining and entertainment in the evening, where guests will enjoy concerts and street performances. The neighbourhood is lined with balcony staterooms rising six decks high with views of the Park below and the sky above.

1. Voyages of Discovery Recognised as Travel Innovator

UK based cruise line short listed for contemporary marketing and innovation award

Voyages of Discovery’s Antarctica community website, www.antarcticadiscovery.com has been short listed in the category ‘Best Use of Social Media’ in the Travolution Awards 2008 – the only awards dedicated to the online travel market.

The website was launched to allow passengers, crew and lecturers onboard the company’s Antarctica cruises to upload photos and journals from onboard the ship.

2. Voyages of Discovery joins the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators

Voyages of Discovery’s 2008-09 Antarctica voyages include flights, overseas transfers, all meals and lectures onboard, gratuities and taxes (price are per person). Optional pre- and post-cruise hotel packages and land tours to Iguaçu Falls, the glaciers of Patagonia and Cape Town, South Africa are also available. The expedition team also includes an Ice Master and six Zodiac drivers.