Avanti Destinations


	For Immediate Release AVA-255 April 23, 2010 Savings up to $900 on Luxury Galapagos Cruises from Avanti “We often hear from our clients that their Galapagos cruise was the most memorable vacation of their life,” says Harry Dalgaard, president of Avanti Destinations. He adds, “We now have special savings on the Explorer II luxury vessel for that once-in-a-lifetime vacation experience.” The cruises are available in 3-, 4- and 7-night durations. The Avanti special cruise prices start from $1,855 ppdo. Included is the cruise with all meals and activities, roundtrip air from Quito and Galapagos park fees. The M/V Galapagos II is a luxury all-suite vessel accommodating up to 100 passengers. It offers a fascinating mix between sustainable tourism, adventure activities, interpretation of the wildlife and geology of the islands. The activities on the islands are accompanied by certified naturalist guides, and they provide interesting insights into the background of Darwin’s history and discoveries. The educational aspect of the Galapagos cruise is especially attractive to families, and Dalgaard noted that many of Avanti’s clients take their children on the voyage. Each cabin aboard the Explorer II has a sofa that converts into a bed, and Avanti offers a 50% discount on both the cruise and air from Quito for children ages 7 to 12 sharing the cabin. Dalgaard also noted that, as a leader in FIT, Avanti offers many different options to combine the Galapagos cruise with other destinations in Ecuador and other South American countries. Two-night stays in Quito are available with accommodations that range from a cozy small inn to a deluxe historic hotel. From Quito excursions available from Avanti include the Equatorial Monument, the Otavalo Indian Market, Cotopaxi National Park, the Mindo Cloud Forest and more. Visits to Guayaquil and the Amazon region can also be added. For detailed information travel agents can visit www.AvantiDestinations.com or call 1-800-422-5053. ### Avanti Destinations is a leader in providing independent vacations to Europe, Central and South America with a 29-year record of client satisfaction. Contact: Stuart Newmark, S.M. Newmark Advertising, 818-461-0300 or Jeffrey Bershaw, Marketing Communications Manager, Avanti Destinations, 800-422-5053 x 4430.

For Immediate Release
AVA-255
April 23, 2010

Savings up to $900 on Luxury Galapagos Cruises from Avanti

“We often hear from our clients that their Galapagos cruise was the most memorable vacation of their life,” says Harry Dalgaard, president of Avanti Destinations. He adds, “We now have special savings on the Explorer II luxury vessel for that once-in-a-lifetime vacation experience.”

The cruises are available in 3-, 4- and 7-night durations. The Avanti special cruise prices start from $1,855 ppdo. Included is the cruise with all meals and activities, roundtrip air from Quito and Galapagos park fees. The M/V Galapagos II is a luxury all-suite vessel accommodating up to 100 passengers. It offers a fascinating mix between sustainable tourism, adventure activities, interpretation of the wildlife and geology of the islands. The activities on the islands are accompanied by certified naturalist guides, and they provide interesting insights into the background of Darwin’s history and discoveries.

The educational aspect of the Galapagos cruise is especially attractive to families, and Dalgaard noted that many of Avanti’s clients take their children on the voyage. Each cabin aboard the Explorer II has a sofa that converts into a bed, and Avanti offers a 50% discount on both the cruise and air from Quito for children ages 7 to 12 sharing the cabin.

Dalgaard also noted that, as a leader in FIT, Avanti offers many different options to combine the Galapagos cruise with other destinations in Ecuador and other South American countries. Two-night stays in Quito are available with accommodations that range from a cozy small inn to a deluxe historic hotel. From Quito excursions available from Avanti include the Equatorial Monument, the Otavalo Indian Market, Cotopaxi National Park, the Mindo Cloud Forest and more. Visits to Guayaquil and the Amazon region can also be added.

For detailed information travel agents can visit www.AvantiDestinations.com or call 1-800-422-5053.

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Avanti Destinations is a leader in providing independent vacations to Europe, Central and South America with a 29-year record of client satisfaction. Contact: Stuart Newmark, S.M. Newmark Advertising, 818-461-0300 or Jeffrey Bershaw, Marketing Communications Manager, Avanti Destinations, 800-422-5053 x 4430.