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DESTINATIONS CONTINUED FROM PAGE 29 difficult. Special excursions are offered for piranha fishing and for nighttime viewing of fiery-eyed caymans. Approximately 70 percent of the region’s animals are nocturnal. On the three-day cruise, cruisers visit a village or two and have the opportunity to buy crafts made by local residents. All excursions are followed by audiovisualenhanced lectures on specific subjects—the river, its history, flowers, fish, birds, etc.— given in whatever languages the passenger makeup warrants. Fortunately, there are none of the frequent announcements heard on large cruise ships. Instead, a daily schedule is slipped under cabin doors and is posted at the reception desk. The boat stages two evening shows performed by a lively folklore group from Manaus. Dress is casual for the duration of the cruise. Just the Facts: The Iberostar Grand Amazon offers two itineraries from Manaus: a four-night cruise (Sunday through Thursday) along the Rio Negro, which starts in Colombia and is the major tributary of the thousand smaller rivers that flow into the Amazon, and a three-night cruise (Thursday through Sunday) along the Solimoes, the name of the Amazon River before it reaches Manaus, where it meets the Rio Negro. They can be combined for a seven-night cruise. Current prices start at $1,150 per person, including airfare, but Orlando Giglio, Iberostar sales and marketing director/Brazil (ogiglio@iberostar.com.br), said he expects them to increase for next year. Agents should contact him directly, or contact general manager Andre Penna (andre.penna@iberostar.com. br) if you have special requests. The U.S. office’s address is Iberostar Grand Amazon Cruises, 2566 Le Jeune Road, Coral Gables, FL 33134; phone, 888-923-2722 or 305-774-9225; fax, 305-774-4810. Go to www.iberostar.com and click on All Inclusive Hotels at the bottom of the homepage. I TOP: The riverboat’s cabins have verandas, where passengers can dine or enjoy the passing Amazon scenery LEFT: Countertops in all bathrooms are made of Brazilian marble; suites have bathtubs CONNECTING YOU For more information on Amazon adventures, visit www.travelagentcentral.com/amazon 30 | TravelAgent November 12, 2007 http://www.iberostar.com http://www.travelagentcentral.com/amazon

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Travel Agent - November 12, 2007 Online Now Contents From the Editor From the Publisher Contributors Europe: Berlin Has a Vibrant Arts Scene Central & South America: Iberostar Grand Amazon: Adventure, but with Upscale Cruise Comforts Culinary Tours in Argentina and Peru Belize Eco-Lodge Packages Pacific/Asia: Bali Awaits Discovery by U.S. Tourists Las Vegas: Three Days in Vegas for Baby Boomers Caribbean & Bahamas: CTO’s Chairman Sees Growth in the Market Dominica’s New Tourism Director Discusses Challenges and Opportunities for His Island St. Vincent and the Grenadines: Where Less is More St. Maarten as a Destination for Foodies Tours: Sunshine and Disney are Just Two of Florida’s Options Cruises: Theme Cruises Generate Demand and Revenue Oceania’s Sales and Fleet are Growing Cruise Deals Cover Story: The New Wave Supplier Profile: Viking River Cruises Launches Land-Only Tour Operation Air Lift: Sabre Takes UpSell to the Skies A Tough Season Ahead: Rising Rates and Demand Give Hotels Edge in Price Negotiating Agenda: Fam Trips, Deals & Incentives, Calendar Caribbean Tourism Conference Cruise and Hotel News Trends In U.S. Travel to France Disneyland Upgrade Travel Week In the Spotlight Classified Marketplace Editorial Index Advertising Index Trendwatch

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