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iCruise the Mississippi on legendary steamboat day, March 21,â€" In the United States â€" primarily along the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers â€" two fabulous steamboats still rule the rivers. ""% he Caribbean is the most popâ€" | _ ular cruising area for . _ Canadians, but another form of cruising is available to us much closer to home â€" North American River Cruises! The legendary Delta Queen (built in 1926 and regularly refurbished), and the magnificent Mississippi Queen (a replica steamboat built in 1976), offer yearâ€"round cruises as far north as Pittsburgh on the Ohio River, and on the Mississippi from Minneapolis/St. Paul in the north to New Orleans in the south. Other large cities visited on selectâ€" Nashville on the Cumberland River and Chattanooga on the Tennessee River. The many smaller communiâ€" ties visited give you the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful and historic areas in the heartland of the United States. A wide variety of itineraries are offered from threeâ€"day cruises up to 12â€"day cruises. Special cruises in late LYCEE CANADIEN EN FRANCE OAKVILLE AREA RES IDENTS A fully accredited programme for Grade 11/12 and OAC students, set on the French Riviera. High academic standards and an excellent faculty achieve a consistent 98% acceptance rate at top Canadian and American universities. Homestay or residence accommodation. Scholarships and bursaries available. Presentation: Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto on Monday March 22, at 6:30 p.m. RSVP 13 HAZELTON AVE., TORONTO 926â€"0828 ONT. (800) 387â€"5603 CANADA (800) 387â€"1387 ADDITIONAL _ 2 CAR DISCOUNT â€" DISCOUNT These rates are published for information only. They may change without notice and are subject to completion of a satisfactory application. EXAMPLE: 1988 Ford Taurus or Tempo or 1988 Chev Cavalier $1,000,000 Third Party Liability $250 Deductible Collision $50 Deductible Comprehensive Accident Benefits Family Protection Endorsement CLEARWAY INSURANCE BROKERS INC. CALL 1â€"800â€"268â€"2551 ed cruises include Cincinnati, Louisville, St. Louis, Memphis, Nashville on the Cumberland River and Chattanooga on the Tennessee River. The many smaller communiâ€" ties visited give you the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful and historic areas in the heartland of the United States. Over 25 years of age Driving for 6 years One minor violation previous 3 years Claimsâ€"free for 6 years Up to 5 km to work 10% April and early May feature the Kentucky Derby. Many of the cruises are ‘theme‘ cruises such as the Big Band sounds, Dixie and Mardi Gras festivals, and even an 11â€"day oldâ€" fashioned Steamboat Race from New Orleans to St. Louis. Steamboats have always been associated with music, and you won‘t be disappointed with the entertainâ€" ment on board these ladies â€" Dixieland, blues, big band, ragtime, honkyâ€"tonk, and even a taste of vaudeville! There are no casinos on these ships. Just as on most cruises, the food is fabulous! Five meals a day in very generous portions, with distinctive regional (southern USA), American and continental cuisines offered. The service is just as attentive from the allâ€"American staff. Accommodations, on both ships, are comfortable to luxurious dependâ€" ing on your choice of staterooms. The public rooms are warm and rich with beautiful woods, gleaming brass fitâ€" tings, and Tiffanyâ€"style stainedâ€"glass windows... a return to a byâ€"gone, romantic era. * _ Gems of Chinese Art x at Singapore museum ndâ€" Tha SUNDAY, MARCH 21, 1993 PAGE 12 If you are looking for a relaxing cruise, a good dose of history, great scenery, delicious food, and oldâ€"style entertainment, then a steamboat cruise is for you. (Cost: about US$250 per day per person for these cruises, plus return air tickets). Much closer to home â€" cruising the St. Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers from May to October â€" is a Canadian replica steamboat, the ‘Canadian Empress‘, offering four and fiveâ€"night cruises. For the past 12 years, St. Lawrence Cruises have been offering a variety of cruises between Kingston, Montreal, Ottawa and Quebec City. There is a Since its opening in 1989, Empress Place Museum in Singapore has become a venue for worldâ€"class exhibitions. Until 1993, the Museum is featuring two exhiâ€" bitions displaying cultural and archaeological treasures from China. The ‘Gems of Chinese Art‘ exhibit, running until January 1993, displays 150 exquisite bronze and ceramic pieces from the Neolithic period to the Qing Dynasty from the private collection of Mr. T.T. Tsui of Hong Kong. and manufactured home complete. Located jJust 45 mins. west of Toronto in Aberfoyle. (Near Guelph, Ontario) 1â€"{§19) I63â€"1275 . _ Winter in Florida and Summer in the Canadian Country Side vast amount of scenery and history to be enjoyed in our own back yard! These cruises are allâ€"inclusive including meals, accommodations, onâ€"board activities, shore excursions, and light evening entertainment and dancing. (Cost: about $200Cdn. per day per person, plus taxes for these cruises). When planning your vacation this year, consider going steamboating on the great rivers of North America. This is one cruise that will give you a lifetime of memories and have you coming back for more! Submitted by Bob Kerby, Cruise Holidays, 338â€"2077. For 14 months, an international and local team of skilled conservaâ€" tionists and craftsmen combined their skills to painstakingly restore this neoclassical building while simultaneously modernizing ameniâ€" ties. With eightâ€"meter high ceilings and spectacular Doric columns, Empress Place Building was named in honor of Queen Victoria and is located in the heart of Singapore‘s civic district, on the banks of the Singapore River. The Museum itself is housed in the Empress Place Building. Originally built as a court house in 1865, Empress Place Building has since been the subject of a $23 milâ€" lion conservation project, and is now a worldâ€"class museum and exhibition center, meeting strict international standards for temperaâ€" ture and humidity control, lighting, security, and fire safety. Until June 1993, visitors can view ‘The Silk Road â€" Treasures of Tang‘ exhibit featuring over 200 treasures hand picked from 15 museums in China, illustrating the lifestyles of the rich and famous of the Tang era (A.D. 618 â€" 907).