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The Holland America of today would not be recognized by their forefathers. Four modern ships, highlighted by the ever popular ‘Rotterdam’, are soon to be joined by three more fabulous new ships, all offering deluxe vacation cruis- es. Holland America and their Westours division are credited with developing the popularity of Alaska as a cruise and touring des- Most popular destinations including an annual “Grand World Cruise” cruise of 99 days on the ‘Rotterdam’, are presented for your selection. By the way, you missed this year's “Grand World Cruise” â€" it left on Jan. 4th! The primary service offered by cruise lines at that time and for many years to come (until the advent of the jet airliner in the ‘608) was to transport passengers from one place to another. From 1860 to 1910, 16 million immiâ€" grants came to North America on ocean liners â€" 10% of them carried by Holland America. Holland America Lines can trace their history back 150 years and of course their Dutch heritage, as sailors, goes back 500 years. The most popular cruises offered are 7 and 10-day Caribbean cruises through the win- ter season and 7-day Alaska cruis- es in the summer season. ’ n the past 10 to 15 years, I many new cruise lines have joined the ranks of some old established firms who pioneered pleasure cruises just after the turn of the 20th century. Before 1910, Holland America was offering vacation cruises to the Holy Land and the Eastern Mediterranean. A new “68-Degree Temperature Guarantee” has been announced by the Bermuda Department of Tourism. The first travel incentive of its kind in Bermuda â€" it was created in an effort to generate interest during the months of January, February, and March and to dispel the misconception that the island is “too cold” at this time of year. As part of the guarantee, a select group of hotels including: Cruise line has proud heritage TRAVEL SHOW BRITAIN EUROPE AUSTRALIA fREE SLIDE snow Ask the experts about your 1993 travel plans W4 WAN Only Bermuda guarantees balmy weather January 24 at 2:00 pm. Auditorium Oakville Central Library 1-416-366-7341 DENURE TOURS HE 01 \KVILLE] tination. Since 1948, when the first tours were offered, it expanded by developing bus lines, a railroad, a network of hotels and lodges, river boats, and just about anything else needed to take care of their cus- tomer needs. Escorted or unescorted cruise- tours are available from Holland America Westours for Alaska which include all of the highlights of that popular destination. A the Southampton Princess; The Princess Hotel in Hamilton; Elbow Beachâ€"A Wyndham Resort; Marriott's Castle Harbour (except during January); and Grotto Bay Beach Hotel and Tennis Club â€" will offer guests 20% of their daily room rate on any day the temperature doesn’t reach 68°F. during the months of January, February, and March. In addition, major retailers including: Bluck’s, Cooper’s, Aston Gunn, VflflllflflYSfio . JCfiU/Slé If an Alaska holiday is one of your “Trips of a Lifetime’fland you want to go this year, then take advantage of ‘early booking dis- counts’, saving up to $1,000 per couple, but you must have your deposits in by Jan. 31st. Mth the winter weather fully upon us, isn’t it great to get away on a winter cruise or plan next summer’s Alaska cruise! cruise, the glaciers, historical ports, wildlife, elegant trains, lux- ury motorcoaches, incredible scenery, great food and service (many consider among the best in theindustry), are all offered in one package! Bob Kerby ls withCrulse Holidays, 338-2077. Archie Brown Sons, and Bananas, will offer guests at par- ticipating hotels discounts and special sales on everything from crystal to Tâ€"shirts redeemable the day after the mercury misses the mark. “The temperature guarantee has been developed as a way to com- municate Bermuda’s mild temper- atures to first-time visitors who may have a mistaken impression of the island’s weather at this time SUNDAY, JANUARY 17, 1993 PAGE 15 These conditions make Bermuda the perfect escape to get a head-start on the tennis or golf seasons, with more than 100 pub- lic tennis courts and more golf courses per squre mile than any country in the world. Bermuda has a semitropical cli- mate with temperatures that aver- age 20° Celsius (68°) to 28.9° Celsius (84°) year-round.” The island’s charm, culture and tranquility are evident in all you’ll find to do there. Whether it’s golf of the year,” said Bermuda’s Director of Tourism, Gary Phillips. “In fact, Bermuda is known for its comfortable, rather than extreme â€" weather. TRAVEL ‘2 LIMITED TORONTO, ONT. M581N5 Admission: $3.00 Join ANZA Travel and our Special Guests from the New Zealand Tourism Board, Australian Pacific Tours and Air New Zealand for this very special evening. 0 Refreshments 0 Door Prizes 0 Call 924-1112 now to reserve your tickets Date: 19 January Tin Place: Oakville Holiday Inn SOUTH PACIFIC ISLANDS 0 FIIM SHOW 0 NEWZEALAND and the Times: 7:00 pm. and tennis, Christmas shopping along Front Street in the capital city of Hamilton, taking in a per- formance during the “Bermuda Festival”, (a month-long cultural and arts celebration in January and February that features entertain- ers, musicians and theatre compa- nies from around the world),~or admiring world-famous artists’ renderings of Bermudian scenes at the new National Gallery, Bermuda offers a wide variety of activities for visitors looking to shake off those winter doldrums. For-more information about travel to Bermuda, contact your local travel agency or call 1-800- 567-4678. 130 BLOOR ST. W. 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