Meander along the Mississippi

Media Release
June 25, 2010

Meander along the Mississippi

The Mississippi River runs through 10 American states beginning in the humble north woods of Minnesota and runs through to the Gulf of Mexico.

And what better way to see this magnificent river, than from the river itself? Cruise West, global leader in small ship explorations, is offering two new river voyages, from March 2011.

One trip from New Orleans to Memphis meanders along the Mississippi River through the Deep South, so steeped in civil war history. Along the way passengers will glimpse magnificent antebellum mansions, historic plantations, lush gardens and poignant civil war monuments.

The other trip sails from Memphis to Nashville – a seven night excursion further up river – and takes in history of a musical kind, by beginning and ending with two hotbeds of American music: Memphis, the home of the King himself, and Nashville, the seat of country music. Guests will follow the Mississippi north of Cairo, at the confluence of the Ohio River. They will cruise on up river to the Tennessee and the narrow Cumberland River.

Between these two itineraries, guests may choose from eight departure dates with prices starting at NZ$5222 per person, twin share. The New Orleans to Memphis dates include March 19, April 9*, April 16 and May 7, 2011. (Reverse trip dates are marked with asterisk).

The Memphis to Nashville dates include March 26 and April 2*, 23, 30*, 2011. Guests can save US$600 per person by paying in full by July 30, 2010.

Go West in Africa

Want the opportunity to explore the colourful West African nations of Ghana and Mali? Dragoman is offering savings of 10% on its * Best of Ghana and Mali* overland tour. This tour is now priced from just $1,810 per person for 28 days.

View game animals in National Parks, trek through the rainforests and take a side trip through the seldom explored country of Burkina Faso. This African trip concludes on Ghana’s beautiful sandy coast.

Prices include accommodation, transportation, two crew and local guides as necessary. But hurry, as this offer is valid only for departure dates of July 17 and August 14, 2010.

Experience a Canadian Winter

Take in two of Canada’s great cities – historical Montreal and cosmopolitan Toronto on a six day tour, which also includes a full day at the mighty Niagara Falls.

Canadian Winter Cultures Tour with Brewster is priced from $1479 per person, which includes five nights hotel accommodation, including taxes, VIA 1 Rail service between Toronto and Montreal, excursion to Niagara Falls.

Antarctic Adventure

Massive and magnificent, Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, driest, iciest and highest of all the world’s major landmasses.

Experience a true adventure to one of the most remote wildernesses on earth. Gap Adventures is offering 35% off expeditions to Antarctica. Hurry though as this offer finishes on June 30th for travel between November, 2010 and March 2011.

Prices start from $6369 for 11 days/10 nights departing from Ushuaia, in Argentina, regarded as the southernmost city in the world. This price includes twin share accommodation, all meals on board M/S Expedition, all shore landings and Zodiac cruises in Antarctica, plus one night’s accommodation in Ushuaia.

For more information on any of the above offers, contact Adventure World on 0800 889 111 or visit www.adventureworld.co.nz

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