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Hot Travel Deals
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Reader Recommendations
Tour Recommendations
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Greetings from WAVE Journey.com!
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Presently, we are sailing along the River Rhine towards Frankfurt,
Germany on Amadeus Waterways ship, Amadagio. She is a beautiful ship
with excellent facilities, friendly and professional crew, wonderful food and a
very interesting itinerary.
Book your next river cruise vacation with Amadeus Waterways by visiting
their website for information of all the river cruises they offer:
www.amadeuswaterways.com
New WAVE Journey photos can be accessed by clicking here.
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We have a couple of hotel
recommendations for Holland, which
are: In Den Haag (The Hague) plan
on staying at the Paleis Hotel on
Molenstraat - a lovely, boutique hotel
that is beautifully furnished, offers a
wonderful breakfast and is in a terrific
location: www.paleishotel.nl
In Amsterdam don't stay anywhere
other than the boutique Hotel
Estherea along the Singel canal -
excellent location, nicely appointed
rooms, scrumptious breakfast:
www.estherea.nl
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Reader Suggestions
5 things to do on your next trip to
London:
1. For the arts and design scene,
stop off in the East End.
2. Browse the Camden Lock market.
3. Enjoy a free concert at St. Martin's.
4. Take a ride on the Thames Clipper.
5. Pay a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral.
by Lorna from London, England.
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Readers Recommend:
Dalmatia Fig Spread is a wonderful addition to
anyone's kitchen. Delicious on bread or
scones, with cheese or as a glaze for roast pork
or duck breast.
- by Viv from BC, Canada.
www.dalmatiaimports.com
Nile View Bed & Breakfast in Cairo has two
rooms to rent. They also can arrange tours,
drivers, accommodations in other cities. Price
including breakfast: $35 per person.
- by Naomi from Buffalo in New York, USA.
www.nileview.com
The Lighthouse Inn in Cape Cod,
Massachusetts has a variety of lodging options
and is situated in a perfect location for a family
vacation or romantic weekend.
- by Grace from Georgia, USA.
www.lighthouseinn.com
Apollo Olive Oil in California makes a terrific
product. Especially wonderful is their Certified
Extra Virgin Gold Series Barouni.
- by Jill from Bend, Oregon, USA.
www.ApolloOliveOil.com
If you've never seen Old Faithful Geyser in
Yellowstone National Park, you can watch it
blow from your armchair, via webcam.
- by Carole from Seward in Alaska, USA.
http://www.nps.gov/yell/photosmultimedia/yellow
stonelive.htm
The Kliczkow Castle in Poland has a super
restaurant that is not to be missed. The castle
itself is also worth a visit and stay overnight if
possible.
- by Yvonne from Netherlands.
http://www.kliczkow.com.pl/kliczkow/main.xml
If beer is your drink of choice you may find
thebeergeek.com website and blog to be a
good read. Chris and Merideth travel the globe
and report back one pint at a time.
- by Petra from Nanaimo in BC, Canada.
www.thebeergeek.com
For a visit to San Francisco, make sure to tour
the SFMOMA (San Francisco Museum of
Modern Art). It is one of the best collections in
the world.
- by Alex from Billings in Montana, USA.
www.sfmoma.org
On a recent trip to South Carolina I stayed at
and highly recommend the five-star hotel, The
Sanctuary on Kiawah Island. It is also a great
place to enjoy a golf vacation.
- by Becca from North Carolina, USA.
http://www.kiawahresort.com/accommodations/t
he-sanctuary/
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Travel Tales
No Shopping For Me, Please ~ Mall of America.
By Michele Bogue Applegate
I'm a woman and I don't like shopping. There, I said it - so let the tomatoes fly.
Usually, when I tell another woman that I dislike shopping, the conversation comes to a dead
halt and she wrinkles her face in disbelief. "What did you say?" I might as well have said that I
hate chocolate. Don't worry - I'm not crazy.
But seriously - I do not look forward to any shopping trips. Men can't believe it either. They
usually ask me to repeat that phrase in front of their wives. I don't dare.
Some women have the "S" Gene (the shopping gene) and some don't. I was born without that
gene. I think that's one of the things my husband loves most about me. I'm OK with it, too. I
have found that I can lead a perfectly normal life without the "S" Gene.
Some women get full use of their "S" Gene. I have a friend who makes an annual trip with her
friends to Bloomington, Minnesota, just outside of Minneapolis, to shop for an entire weekend!
For her, it's a four-hour drive each way. They get a hotel nearby and spend the entire weekend
going back and forth from their hotel to the Mall of America.
Read On...
Yogurt: The Most Perfect Food Known to Humankind.
By Habeeb Salloum
The ancient yogis of India mixed yogurt with honey and called it the 'food of the gods'.
Cleopatra bathed in this milk product to give herself a clear and tender complexion and
Genghis Khan fed it to his soliders to give them courage. One of man's earliest prepared
foods, yogurt can claim few equals in the folklore of the culinary arts. Some label it 'the miracle
milk product'; others 'a mystery food'; while the romantics call it 'the elixir of life'.
A milk curdled by the actions of cultures with the consistency of custard, yogurt was discovered
about 5,000 years ago on the Mesopotamian plains. Later, the Turks, who carried it into
eastern and central Europe, gave it the name we still use - yogurt. From the early days of its
introduction in that part of the world, especially in Bulgaria, it caught on like wildfire and
became known as 'a health food par excellence'.
Modern nutritionists have established that its reputation as an almost medicinal food is
justified. It has been found that yogurt contains a digestive enzyme which prolongs life. It has
also been proved that besides all the healthful elements found in milk, yogurt contains a
teeming load of bacteria - about 100 million per gram. These multipy in the intestines and, by
getting rid of the accumulated germs, relieve stomach ulcers, dysentery, and promote excellent
digestion.
Read on...
Die Walskipper Restaurant ~ Shoes NOT Required!
By Viv Chapleo
A warm breeze off the Indian Ocean tousles my hair, cool damp sand chills my toes and
waves dance along the shoreline of Clapton Beach. With the sun setting on the horizon, four
friends feast on the mouth-watering seafood pan before us.
Accompanied by melted garlic butter, the seafood pan for three is an enormous platter of the
freshest and most delicious seafood I have ever tasted. Mounds of crayfish, calamari,
mussels, prawns, linefish and crabsticks served over a bed of rice are more than the four of us
can possibly devour in one evening.
Not exactly on the beaten track, Die Walskipper Restaurant in Jeffreys Bay is well worth putting
on your list of "must do" things in South Africa's Eastern Cape.
Read on...
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HIGH SIERRA SPORT COMPANY
For over 25 years, High Sierra Sport Company has strived to give
you the bags you need at a price you can afford. Specializing in
adventure travel, their dedication to function, design and quality
shines in each and every one of thier products. From athletes and
outdoor enthusiasts, to students, travellers and professionals, their
versatile, innovative products are sure to fit your needs.
To learn more about High Sierra products, click here.
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Amadeus Waterways Releases 2009 Cruise Schedule
Amadeus Waterways released its 2009 cruise schedule, presenting a great selection of 17
vacation programs in Europe, Russia, Portugal and Egypt. Start your European vacation in
enchanting Paris, cruise along the Mosel and Main River from Trier to Nuremberg, before
ending in historic Prague. Discover magnificent Europe from Amsterdam to Budapest or
journey through Eastern Europe on their Black Sea Voyage. Those looking for a new adventure
can take an enchanting cruise from Budapest to Passau, before ending in Prague; looking for
a little romance - cruise Provence and Spain; and a lover of fine wine and rich history can
cruise the beautiful Douro River Valley in Portugal.
Amadeus Waterways is proud to announce two brand new luxury ships scheduled to debut
2009, the MS Amalyra in March and MS Amadolce in May. Both vessels will feature the same
state-of-the-art amenities as their sister-ships, MS Amadante (2008), MS Amacello (2008), MS
Amalegro (2007) and MS Amadagio (2006). Guests will enjoy the luxurious comfort of
exquisitely decorated staterooms, equipped with a flat-screen TV, internet access, and will
feature French balconies on the upper two decks. The ships also have an elevator, a sun deck
with walking track, a whirlpool, and bicycles so you can explore the sights on your own.
Reservations are now available, and individual bookings made by September 30, 2008 will
receive a 5% Early Booking Discount! Dates and prices are currently available online; visit
www.amadeuswaterways.com.
The company's 2009 Europe & Russia brochure will be available in March; call today to reserve
your copy.
Amadeus Waterways offers a cultural adventure in an English-speaking, non-smoking
environment, with personal service, fine cuisine and daily included shore excursions as you
cruise the legendary rivers of Europe, Russia, Portugal and Egypt.
To make a reservation or to order a brochure, contact your Travel Agent or Amadeus Waterways
at 1-800-626-0126.
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Live Without.
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Featuring over two dozen flexible leg joints that bend and rotate, the Gorillapod will firmly
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The Gorillapod is the ideal camera accessory for photographers on the go. Throw it in your
pocket or backpack and you'll be ready for your next adventure! While the Gorillapod serves all
the functions of a traditional camera tripod - steadying your camera under low-light conditions,
taking timed group shots, etc. - it is the only tripod malleable enough to provide you with the
perfect shot while wrapped around a tree branch, hanging from a pole, or perched on a jagged
rock. The possibilities are endless!
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(tips@wavejourney.com) your favorite photo before April 15 - nothing obscene!
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GREEN VILLAGE HOTEL & RESORT -
EGYPT
Pinally Green Village Resort was built to
promote Nature Tourism in a unique
concept. It consists of 129 luxurious
rooms and suites, plus 7 chalets, a
swimming pool for adults and children,
swimming pool bar, bar, café shop,
playing courts, etc. It is a resort for
those who want to experience the farm
life, and is the first in Hurghada with its
oriental atmosphere.
All the staff wear the traditional farmer's
costume to complete the panoramic
picture of the life-style on the farm and
give guests the total experience in a
friendly, professional way.
www.pinally.com
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Featured Recipe ~ Spanish Potato Tortilla
by Viv from BC, Canada.
Simple, quick and great hot or cold as an appetizer or part of a main course.
Serves 6
You will need:
2 pounds all-purpose potatoes, peeled
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup grated cheddar cheese, sharp works best
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
10 large eggs, beaten
salt
1. Quarter the potatoes lengthwise and thinly slice them crosswise. In a large skillet, heat all
but 2 tablespoons of the olive oil until shimmering. Carefully add the potatoes to the skillet and
cook over high heat, stirring once or twice, until the potatoes are softened and just beginning to
brown, about 15 minutes. Using a slotted spoon transfer the potatoes to a plate.
2. Add onions to skillet and cook over high heat until just beginning to brown, about 5 minutes.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the onions to a bowl.
3. Pour off the oil in the skillet.
4. In a large bowl, combine the beaten eggs, good pinch of salt, grated cheese, potatoes and
onion.
5. Return the skillet to high heat and add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil.
6. Add the mixture to the skillet and cook, lifting the edge of the tortilla and tilting the pan to
allow the uncooked eggs to seep underneath; cook until the bottom is golden and set, about 5
minutes.
7. Slide the tortilla onto a large plate and pour off any oil.
8. Cover the tortilla with the inverted skillet; using 2 oven mitts, grasp the skillet and the plate
and quickly invert the tortilla back into the pan.
9. Cook the tortilla over high heat until the bottom is set and lightly browned, about 3 minutes
longer.
10. Slide the tortilla onto a plate, cut into wedges and serve.
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