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Travel that Expands the Boundaries of Imagination

Virtuoso travelers dream big — and we have the once-in-a-lifetime adventures to help them live large whether it's riding elephants through a Thai jungle or skirting the rocky shoreline of Isla Lobos via Zodiac. We compiled this online guide to give you a taste of the kinds of rich, life-transforming experiences we can orchestrate — along with the special perks that await when you book through Virtuoso. Eager to get started?  Call Avant Travel now.  Ask for Darlene Silvestri or Rosemary Warmenhoven.  1-800-627-7260 or 859-233-0000.

Crystal Cruises

$500 As You Wish Shipboard Credit

A trip through the Panama Canal is definitely the trip of a lifetime. Marvel at one of mankind's greatest achievements on featured departures next January and April. Or, if your travel dreams include Buenos Aires and Rio de Janeiro, opt for the South America Discovery voyage in March. All three cruises offer a Virtuoso host and a festive cocktail reception.

The "Crystal Difference"

THE DIFFERENCE IS CRYSTAL CLEAR

An Uncompromising Commitment to Service, Space, Choices and Quality

OVERVIEW

The ‘Crystal Difference’ starts with the company’s most important mission: to be the best in the luxury service business, not just the luxury cruise industry.  Through this uncompromising commitment, Crystal Cruises has become the benchmark by which clients and travel agents measure all other cruise lines.  Since the launch of its first ship, Crystal Harmony, in 1990, Crystal’s exceptional quality has been recognized by consistently winning the travel industry’s most distinguished and coveted hospitality awards and guidebook ratings.  Crystal Cruises continues to earn these honors daily by providing guests with unparalleled service, space, quality, and choices.
Service begins with one of the highest staff-to-passenger ratios in the industry.  The European-trained staff hail from more than 40 nations and are selected based on their winning and friendly personalities as well as their expertise in providing Six-Star service.  Extraordinary space has been dedicated not only to the staterooms and suite accommodations but also to the public spaces – extra-wide 360° promenade decks, lavish fitness and spa areas, full-sized cinemas and nightclubs, dedicated children’s areas, and various learning centers.  Choices are numerous, from which stateroom on which deck, and where and when to dine, to how much to do or how little.  A wealth of onboard activities, including unique educational programs, enlightening enrichment lectures and world-class entertainment, set the Crystal fleet apart from all other luxury lines.
Innovative shore excursions and customized private off-ship adventures are similarly indicative of Crystal’s dedication to its guests’ overall experience.  Quality is noted throughout – in the superb furnishings, accessories and amenities, and also in the selection of alliances that the line has forged – including Yamaha, Berlitz, and Smithsonian.  Gourmet cuisine is served in a number of elegant venues including the spacious Crystal Dining Room, casual eateries, and intimate specialty restaurants with menus designed by celebrity restaurateurs such as Nobu Matsuhisa and Piero Selvaggio.  Complimentary non-alcoholic beverages, including soft drinks, bottled waters, juices, and specialty coffees are served throughout, with both ships going “All Inclusive” in spring 2012.  Call Avant Travel now to discover Crystal.  1-800-627-7260 or 859-233-0000.