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Issue 3, March 13, 2012 Daydream Excursions Insider Travel Tips - Our weekly vehicle to share knowledge and help you get the most out of your Dream trips.
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Feature Article: Mediterranean Travel - Cruise vs. Tour Throwdown Part 1

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Hello,

I've recently attended the NY Times Travel Show and a "Client Attraction" Seminar, both in New York City. 

Thoughts on last week's edition?  Our mission is to help you experience your destination by planning and interpreting the multiple components that make up your trip and give you a picture of the total cost to come HOME!
 
This week's article will feature Mediterranean travel - If you've never been, is it better to go on a cruise or tour?  Read on for part one focusing on cruising the Med.

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Client Success Stories
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Feature Article: Mediterranean Travel: Cruise vs.Tour Throwdown Part 1

First time visitor to the Mediterranean?  Past Cruiser?  Well, then cruising wins...maybe!  Read on to understand why.  If you've always wanted to visit the Mediterranean Sea (actually means "Inner Sea"), experience the comfort and familiar surroundings and conveniences of a cruise ship:

  • familiar accommodations and creature comforts
  • familiar cuisine
  • same staff each day
  • no language barriers
  • convenience of unpacking only once

A great first time itinerary is a round trip from Barcelona for a "Western" Mediterranean itinerary (focus on Spain and Italy).  Port calls can include:  Villefranche for Nice or Monte Carlo, Monaco,  Civitavecchia for Italy, Livorno for Pisa and Florence, and perhaps Naples.  Some considerations for a cruise:

  • your time ashore to explore these great destinations is limited (OK for your first time in the Med.)
  • you may not get a chance to experience life in the evenings like the locals (also OK for your first visit)
  • pace and duration of the excursions may be long as Rome and Florence are far from ports
  • limited exposure to culture and local dining

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Recommended Travel Experiences
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April 4 at 7pm EDT
Daydream Excursions invites you to join us from the comfort of your own computer to view this live online presentation. All you need is an Internet connection to participate in this presentation. You will be able to see wonderful pictures showing highlights of the tour, learn more about the places we will visit and have the opportunity to ask questions about our tour to Italy

Discover Tuscany: November 27th – December 6th, 2012

Rolling landscapes savor wines, delicious food, and stunning architecture…this can only be Tuscany. On this special journey you will enjoy walking tours in Italy’s most charming towns, visit magnificent historic monuments and sample mouth-watering cuisine and wines.
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