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ready to act on any passenger request. Luxury moment: A young Russian pianist performed two evening concerts onboard, and there were optional organ and chamber music concerts on shore. The sundeck is the ideal spot to see the ship pass through the 14 locks on the river. We got up at two o’clock the last morning to experience the 65-foot drop at the Gabcikovo lock between Bratislava and Budapest from the sundeck. Captain Reinier Dekkers, a fourth-generation Dutch riverboat captain, was on the bridge, deciphering instruments his great-grandfather never imagined would exist, to execute the tricky process. Tip: We found our Danube experience to be the perfect trip for multi-generational travel- CATEGORY A staterooms afford the most space and welcome light through multiple large windows. ers and mature couples who are comfortable traveling with an international group. All crew members speak several languages, including English. Passengers on our trip were from the U.S., Norway, Germany and Russia, and most spoke at least some English. Plus, traveling independently, with easy shore access, adds great flexibility to the trip. Just some of the 100 reasons why Condé Nast Traveler readers selected us as one of the top 100 resorts in the world. El Dorado Royale is one of the first Gourmet Inclusive AAA Four Diamond Resorts in Mexico and was recently named one of the top 100 Hotels in the world by readers of Conde Nast Traveler. El Dorado Seaside suites is a luxuriously laid-back hotel which was recently named by Forbes.com one of the most romantic resorts in the world. El Dorado Maroma is located on famed Maroma Beach, which was named one of the top ten beaches in the world. 888-280-7558 El Dorado Royale awarded "Hotel of the Year" by TUI Travel PLC, the largest travel company in the world. Gourmet Inclusive Reason #8: Beachfront Wedding Chapel eldorado-resort.com karismahotels.com 40 LUXURY TRAVEL ADVISOR | March 2008 http://Forbes.com http://eldorado-resort.com http://eldorado-resort.com http://karismahotels.com http://karismahotels.com

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Luxury Travel Advisor - March 2008 Contents Editor's Letter Dublin: We Tour the Irish Capital’s Top Offerings Puglia, Italy: Where to go for Complete Tranquility Small Meetings: Inspiring Settings for your Corporate Client The Thompson Beverly Hills: Bold New Style Arrives in Southern California US Grant: Unabashed Luxury in Downtown San Diego Sailing the Danube: Low-Key Luxury on River Cloud II Sin City Spas: The Latest From Some of our Favorite Las Vegas Retreats Bob Boulogne: Rosewood Hotels & Resorts' COO Targets Elite Travel Advisors The Pulse Exotic Car Rental Jetset Report Sightings Source List

Luxury Travel Advisor - March 2008

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