Tauck to partner with Ken Burns!

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Tauck is partnering with award-winning documentary filmmaker Ken Burns and his longtime collaborator Dayton Duncan to bring the stories from their films and books to life in first-hand travel experiences: Ken Burns American Journeys.

Ken and Dayton have received critical acclaim over the last 30 years for exploring American culture and history in highly regarded films including "The Civil War," "Jazz," "The National Parks: America's Best Idea," and most recently the "10th Inning." They are master American storytellers.

Tauck's new Ken Burns American Journeys will initially focus on three areas. Dayton and Ken will help Tauck design new U.S. itineraries inspired by their films, the first of which will be announced later this year. Tauck is also creating special signature events featuring appearances by Ken or Dayton. Finally, on several of the U.S. Tauck World Discovery, Culturious and Tauck Bridges trips, guests will enjoy a series of short, exclusive films on tour. Besides sharing Ken's and Dayton's perspectives, these films will convey the history, cultural significance and personal stories of the people who shaped the places guests will visit during their trip.

Tauck has been telling the story of America's history and culture to our guests for 85 years. Adding Ken and Dayton's unique voice to the efforts of their award-winning operations team, we're confident that we will take our guests' experiences to an even higher level.

Great Getaways and Tauck have partnered for 18 years creating memorable life experiences. Becky@greatgetaway.com can help you design one for you!

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Champagne, anyone?

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  One of our favorite partners, AuthentEscapes, excels at creating inviting, compelling life experiences. Last month we highlighted a private tour of the Vatican. Now we'd like share another AuthentEscapes, one that is inviting, delicious and bubbly. We invite you to tour "The Champagne Houses of France". Think foodie, Francophile, or champagne connoisseur…think special occasion or a treasured time to reconnect..our free time is one of our most valued assets…so, raise your glass and toast to a life filled with enriching and meaningful experiences! À votre santé!

AuthentEscapes: Privileged Access | Celebrated Hosts

 

Abbey of Hautvillers near the town of Épernay

The Champagne Houses of France

Moet & Chandon, Dom Perignon and More

Champagne makers welcome guests for privileged access tours, demonstrations, tastings and hosted dinners at the most prestigious and regarded houses, including Ruinart, Veuve Clicquot, Krug, Moet & Chandon, and Dom Perignon. 

Program Highlights

•Dine in the famous restaurants of Paris, including Tour d'Argent and Alain Ducasse.

•Visit the food lovers' paradise of Aligre Market, guided by expert chefs, and discover the art of French cooking during a class at the Alain Ducasse cooking school.

•There will be plenty of leisure time for Macaroons at Laduree, Teatime at the Regency Bar and discovering your favorite new cafes along the way.

•The three-star Michelin Château de Saran at Moet & Chandon is the site of a celebratory finale dinner, created by Chef Roy Yamaguchi and Executive Chef Pascal Tingaud.

Chef Pascal Tingaud, Aligre Market, Olivier Krug

Many more elements complete this extraordinary tour. 
Click here for detailed itinerary.

The Champagne Houses of France
 June 4 – 10, 2011

Pricing from $7,950 per person, based on double occupancy includes 3 nights' deluxe accommodation Prince de Galles in Paris and 3 nights' deluxe accommodation Les Crayeres in Reims; breakfast daily plus meals referenced in itinerary; transfers, entrance fees to museums and sites, per itinerary; touring in Paris and Champagne, per itinerary, with English-speaking guides; Escort of an AuthentEscapes travel coordinator throughout.

Contact Becky Sullivan,

 Great Getaways Travel Advisor 

For Details

Becky@greatgetaway.com



 



The Champagne Houses of France is a Luxury Collection Journey featuring the Prince de Galles in Paris. The Luxury Collection brand of hotels and resorts has joined forces with AuthentEscapes to launch “Journeys by The Luxury Collection,” a series of expertly curated itineraries aimed at giving guests the most authentic, enriching, and personal encounters within sought-after global destinations.  
Please click for more information

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Virtuoso PREVIEW: Coworth Park – Now Open

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Fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusives, events and amenities are subject to availability and blackout dates and may change without notice. Restrictions may apply. CST#2069091-40 350188 9/10

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It’s time! Rent a villa or apartment in Europe!

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Free time…our most precious commodity. How will you choose to spend yours? We recommend taking time to reconnect with family and friends and what better way than sharing the delights of the Italian, French, or Spanish countryside? Our friend and partner, A Season Away has the perfect “home away from home” for you. Take the time to enjoy yourself and celebrate life! Contact Becky@greatgetaway.com for details.

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Virtuoso PREVIEW: The Chatwal New York – Now Open

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Finally, a 5 Star Property in New York's Theater District! Now, no more worries about finding a cab, dreading the long walk in inclement weather, or hiring a limo! My friend and General Manager of The Chatwal, Joel Freyberg,  will take excellent care of you!
 
Virtuoso Hotel Preview Contact me to book your stay today!
Barbara King, ASA
Great Getaways Travel
913-338-2244
barbara@greatgetaways.travel

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Fares, schedules, Virtuoso exclusives, events and amenities are subject to availability and blackout dates and may change without notice. Restrictions may apply. CST#2069091-40 350164 9/10
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Find the trip of a lifetime in this catalog!

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Barbara King, ASA
Great Getaways Travel
913-338-2244
Email barbara@greatgetaways.travel

 

  Virtuoso Member - Specialists in the Art of Travel

This catalog is full of dream journeys to faraway places, including breathtaking hotels and luxurious cruises. Take a look inside, then, rely on our global connections and in-depth knowledge to plan your very own trip of a lifetime.

Call us today!

September 2010 Travel Catalog: Trips of a Lifetime

4:: 

Island Escapes
Cascading waterfalls in New Zealand, a hedonistic spa treatment in the Bahamas or the paradise called Polynesia.

11:: 

Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventures
India on the Maharajas' Express; an inaugural rail route through Australia; or see the Sahara by elephant, camel or 4×4.

22::

 Ultimate Trips
Virtuoso staff list their picks for amazing journeys and extraordinary travel.

30::

 Wining, Dining and Romance
Savor a new vintage, tour the great British pubs, dine under desert stars, or enjoy hotels with private butler service and award-winning cuisines.

 All travel offers are shown in U.S. dollars, and subject to change, availability, and alteration without notice. Restrictions apply.


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Your Journey Into Space Starts Here!

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I have been honored to represent Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic since December, 2006, and have witnessed several of the moments shared in this just-released video. Memories of the unveiling of Spaceship2, the VSS Enterprise, in December, 2009 will remain joyfully in my soul forever. We are witnessing the birth of a new generation of travel and commerce. Enjoy the video and contact me to reserve your seat aboard Virgin Galactic. barbara@greatgetaway.com, www.greatgetaways.travel, 800-546-8747

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Go Behind The Scenes At The Vatican This December

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 Photograph by Ryan Hilton © 2010 Authentescapes  Exclusive photographic access arranged by order of the Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums.

Once In A Lifetime
Vatican Insider Tour Experience

PRIVILEGED ACCESS TO ART, ARCHITECTURE, FAITH & HISTORY

The Patrons of the Arts in the Vatican Museums proudly introduce The Vatican Insider Tour Experience, a journey of faith and artistic grandeur offering Vatican Insiders exclusive, unprecedented access to the Vatican, including many off limits sites. Extraordinary access and special activities for Vatican Insiders are unavailable on other tours.
  

Highlights For Vatican Insiders Only

•Reserved onstage Seating near the Pope at His Wednesday Audience

•Private Viewing of Sistine Chapel after hours

•Private Vatican Holy Mass with Cardinal in Private Chapel

•Private Viewing of Vatican Secret Archives

•Private Wine Reception and Gala Candlelight Gourmet Dinner
in Vatican Museums after hours

•Private Lunch in Papal Gardens

•Unprecedented Access to Vatican's Extraordinary Artistic Treasures

•Private Lecture by Chief Restorer of Vatican Museums, Private Tour of
Restoration Laboratories and Private Viewing of Ongoing Restoration Project

•Private Transportation by Vatican Motor Coach for VIP Entry

•Front-of-Line VIP Access to Vatican Museums and St. Peter’s Basilica
   Many more elements complete this extraordinary package. 

    Join an Authentescapes group or create one of your own.

  Independent Travelers are invited to join the December 5 – 9, 2010
Vatican Insider Tour Experience. 

Pricing from $8490 per person, based on double occupancy includes the Vatican Insider Tour Experience with four nights accommodation at The St. Regis Grand Hotel, Rome with Amreican breakfast daily, ground and roundtrip airport transportation and meals stated in itinerary.

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Here’s to the good life at a great value!

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Contact us today!
Great Getaways Travel
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barbara@greatgetaways.travel

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Judge us by the company we keep!

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Great Getaways has been a member of Virtuoso,Specialists in the Art of Travel, since 1996. “Oh,” you say yawning, “so? WIIFM? What’s in it for me?”

Because of this partnership, you may receive room upgrades at the time of making the reservation at some hotels, a free custom-designed shore excursion on many cruises, insider info on the latest “hot” destination AND the one that “WILL BE HOT”, and on and on and on. So, when we are proud of being a part of the most exclusive travel group in the world, maybe you’ll yawn from telling a friend about our professionalism, exceptional service, expertise AND all the Virtuoso extras we provide!

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