Explore the Las Vegas Area by Land, Air, and Water
Explore the Las Vegas strip and its surrounding areas every which way this summer with a combination of tours that allow you to experience Southern Nevada on the ground, in the air, or on the water. Whether it’s the stunning neon lights along the strip or the jaw-dropping view of Hoover Dam, these Las Vegas Tours provide the perfect blend of excitement and education.
With a length of about six hours, the Neon & Lights Motorcoach Tour provides perhaps one of the most thorough explorations of Las Vegas available. And with an itinerary that changes every evening, you’re sure to experience the most popular Las Vegas attractions for your particular tour. This tour is perfect for first-time Las Vegas visitors searching for their own points of interest for the remainder of their vacation.
If looking up at the the City of Lights isn’t enough, look down upon it instead. With the Vegas Strip Flights Tour, you will be escorted by helicopter over the Las Vegas strip and its surrounding areas. Soar high above the strip and witness the Bellagio’s famous fountains, the Pyramid of Luxor, the Stratosphere, and all of the other landmarks that helped nickname this city “The Entertainment Capital of the World.”
Hoover Dam and Lake Mead Cruise
Experience the second-highest dam in the United States and the largest reservoir in the United States with the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead Cruise. Your journey around this man-made landmark will include a tour within the Dam itself, and will also include lunch along Lake Mead. Throughout the entire tour, a guide will point out interesting facts about the entire site, ensuring that you leave with both memories and knowledge that you wouldn’t have otherwise.
Experience Russia by Waterway with the Russian River Cruise
With our newly featured Russian River Cruise you will be treated to an eleven day journey through the culture and history of Russia, including sights of both the cityscapes and natural beauty. Throughout the journey, you will visit Moscow and St. Petersburg, and cruise waterways such as Lake Onega, Svir River and Neva River.
The Russian River Cruise begins in Moscow. The first four days of the trip will be centered around Russia’s capital, with sights seen including Tverskaya Street, Red Square, Sparrow Hill, St. Basil’s Cathedral, the 15th century Kremlin, Armory Museum and more.
Come the eve of day four, your cruise ship will depart from Moscow en route to Uglich, Russia. Uglich is considered a historic piece of Russia with popular city sites including the Transfiguration Cathedral, Ressurection Monastery, and Church of the Nativity of St. John the Baptist.
From Uglich, your travels will take you to Goritsky Monastery, Lake Onega, Svir River, and the untouched splendor of Kizhi Island.
The last three days of the Russian River Cruise will see you exploring the St. Petersburg, the one-time capital of Russia. In St. Petersburg, you will tour the city’s famed canals, Palace Square, Nevsky Prospect, St. Isaac’s Cathedral, Catherine Palace, and simply soak in the general ambiance of the famed city.
Aside from the Russian River Cruise, Vacations Made Easy currently features a wide range of general vacations throughout Asia.
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Experience China with a Cruise Along the Yangtze River!
In an effort to help expand your travels from North America to cultures around the world, we are now offering escorted vacation packages to every continent, including Antarctica! And in an effort to help you become familiar with these exciting new options we are periodically highlighting some of these new packages with today’s highlight focusing on China’s largest river, the Yangtze.
With the Cruising the Yangtze River package you’ll take part in a 16-day, guided vacation as you travel along the Yangtze River, experiencing Shanghai, Guilin, Xian, Beijing, the Great Wall and more. Your journey begins in Shanghai, providing you a few days to become acquainted with the culture of the region before taking a four day cruise on the Yangtze. Along the cruise, cultural gems such as the Three Gorges Dam, Shibaozhai Temple, and the mountain community of Chongqing will be explored for an adventurous journey through China.
On day nine, you’ll return to land jumping from Guilin to Xian to Beijing, experiencing the many nuances of the Chinese culture throughout. Of particular note, a visit to the Great Wall will help put more than 20 centuries of history in perspective for one of the more moving moments of your experience.
Learn more about Cruising the Yangtze River and book reservations online.
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Explore Alaska by Land and Sea
Get out and explore the often overlooked, though thoroughly important, state of Alaska this summer with the encompassing, 13-day Alaska Discovery. Along the journey, you’ll experience Alaska by both land and cruise boat as visit Fairbanks, Denali National Park, Glacier Bay, Juneau and more.
This look into a unique section of America’s natural beauty begins in Fairbanks, Alaska. After spending the first few days in Fairbanks becoming accustomed to the culture of Alaska, you’ll make your way into Denali National Park. Covering over six million acres, Denali offers a varied look into the untouched wilderness of Alaska with highlights including Mount McKinley, Mount Foraker, and a variety of caribou, bears, sheep, wolves and more.
Come day six of your journey through Alaska, you’ll board a cruise ship and spend the next seven days visiting Whittier, College Fjord, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. Throughout the cruise portion of Alaska Discovery you’ll visit each area listed for one day, soaking up the unique culture of each city while enjoying the stunning expanse that lies between them. Finally, you’ll make your way through the Inside Passage en route to Vancouver, British Columbia. From here, you’ll travel to Seattle where your vacation will finally come to a close.
Learn more about Alaska Discovery online!
Savannah Music Festival Features Diverse Genres of Music
Savannah is a popular destination anytime of the year because of its Southern charm, its rich history, and its sense of mystery. Savannah is also the host city to one of the best annual music festivals in the country, the 18 day long Savannah Music Festival. Come experience the springtime in Georgia and listen to a broad array of musical styles including world beat, Latin dance, Cajun, blues, zydeco and so much more. With Bonnie Raitt kicking off this year’s show, the Savannah Music Festival is sure to a big hit!
While you are enjoying the world of sounds at the Savannah Music Festival, do not overlook the Savannah Theatre where you can catch live performances on stage. During the music festival, the Savannah Theatre will have appropriate offerings that will give you more ear pleasing excitement. In early spring, the All You Need is Love performance will feature great love songs. In April, Hooray for Hollywood: A Salute to 100 Years of Music from the Silver Screen! Will feature some of the greatest songs ever heard in Hollywood Movies. These musical renditions will be the perfect compliment to the Music Festival’s lineup.
While in Savannah enjoying the music festival, make sure to take a trip on the River Street Riverboat for a lunch or dinner cruise. You can take a sightseeing cruise, a brunch cruise, a cruise featuring gospel music, or even a mystery dinner cruise where you may solve a crime as you eat. Relax and pamper yourself with a cruise on the Savannah River.
