 Adventures by Disney® is adding exciting new vacations for 2014. On the new family trip to Austria, Germany & Czech Republic, your Clients will spend 9 days immersed in the treasures and hidden stories of Prague, Salzburg, Vienna and the Bavarian Alps. The newly enhanced Italy vacation includes added VIP experiences from Rome to the Tuscan countryside. Also, there will be specialty departures for families traveling with teenagers on trips to Peru, Costa Rica and the American Southwest.
 For the longest time, Italy was one of those countries that I always wanted to visit but never thought it would happen. It's one of those things that are on the "Someday…." list. When my sister Debra, my friend Lisa, and I finally made the decision that we were going to go, the research immediately began. I definitely didn't want to tackle Italy on our own. Even though my sister had been there before, she agreed as well. So the search for a tour company was on. As a Disney fan, Adventures by Disney® was at the top of my list. But this wasn't just my trip, so I didn't want to force it on the other two. So I made sure we looked at other tour companies like Perillo, Gate 1 Travel, etc, but we all agreed on Adventures by Disney®. We all liked the itinerary and felt that the service that we know, love and expect from Disney at the Parks and at the Resort Hotels would carry over to Adventures by Disney®. I'm happy to say we were not wrong. The specific tour we did was called Viva Italia. This offered a visit to Rome, Florence, and Venice and lasted 9 days and 8 nights. Once we arrived in Italy, we didn't have to lift a finger. They make sure your luggage gets to where it needs to be. They take care of all the transportation when going from one city to another. Gratuities for housekeeping, drivers, and dining room staff (for meals with the tour group) are included in the price of the tour as well. We had 3 children in our group and they were very well behaved (though adult only packages are available). If traveling with children, the guides have planned activities just for them, so they will not be bored. We had two Adventures by Disney® guides, Marco and Vincenzo, who answered any questions we had and went out of their way to make sure everyone was happy and having a great time. There's also a great balance of scheduled time with the tour group and free time to wonder on your own which was something I really appreciated. The guides were there to offer up suggestions on where to go and what to do on your free time. On this tour we got to visit historic locations in Rome like the Coliseum, the Forum, the Pantheon, the Vatican, the Sistine Chapel, the Spanish Steps and the Trevi Fountain. When visiting these places, I felt like Adventures by Disney® had their own version of the Fastpass. We did not have to wait in any long lines. In Florence, we each had our own spacious villa to stay in and enjoyed a Pasta-Making class and a Wine Tasting, got to see Michelangelo’s "David" and do some shopping. In Venice, we got to experience a gondola ride and make our own Venetian masks and stroll by the beautiful canals. Regardless of which city we were in, there was one constant….the food! So delicious and fresh and don't get me started on the yummy gelato and other desserts. This is the only Adventures by Disney® tour I've experienced, but I hope to do more in the future. Whether you're looking to plan a trip abroad or right here in the USA, Adventures by Disney® has a tour just right for you. Trust me, you will not be disappointed. I've made friendships on this tour that still exist today. I was surprised how close we all got in such a short time. There was not a dry eye in the place on our final night. Some of us still keep in touch on Facebook and we all agree this was the best vacation ever! Marc Acosta is a client of White Glove Destinations and a lifelong Disney fan who loves to spend his vacations making magical memories with family and friends. Follow him on Twitter for lots of great insight about Disney Parks and vacation- @MarkyMarc70
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 There are always amazing experiences that take place at Walt Disney World and with " Limited Time Magic" going on you never not what might happen on your family's vacation. Well, we do know of one amazing experience happening on May 11th-- Merida, from Brave, will have her coronation as a Disney Princess take place at Cinderella's Castle inside the Magic Kingdom! Merida will become the 11th princess to receive the official Disney Princess title! The event will kick-off at 9:30am and will certainly feature other Disney Princesses and even a few stars are rumored to be coming. And if you are a fan of Merida and the movie Brave check out the amazing Brave Adventure through Scotland offered by Adventures by Disney.
 On our trip around the world with Adventures by Disney, we've already told you about amazing experiences you can find on a Brave Adventure through Scotland as well as walking through the footsteps of history in England and France. But these amazing hassle-free family vacations are not just in Europe, you can also be swept away to Asia with amazing trips like Enchanted China. This amazing 12-day journey through China will help you become truly immersed in this ancient culture. You will have the opportunity to spend time along the amazing people of the region and hear their stories about what shaped Enchanted China. On this trip-of-a-linetime, Adventures by Disney will take you to the ancient Great Wall, get an up-close look at the famed terra cotta warriors of Xi’an and explore modern Shanghai and Hong Kong.
 Your Adventure by Disney experience will begin in the city of Beijing. Your vacation will begin with an amazing Chinese feast and a traditional tea-pouring ceremony. Once you've settled in and met your fellow adventurers, you will spend the next several days with private VIP tours of Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City and the Great Wall. You will get the opportunity to meet with local artisans and residents of the historic hutong neighborhoods as your travel in pedicabs around the city.
From there you will head off to Chengdu, home of China's amazing pandas! There you will attend a private visit with the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda breeding to observe panda's in their natural habitat. You will enjoy the classic Chinese art form at the Sichuan Face-Changing Opera, featuring amazing acrobatics, and have the opportunity to learn the ancient art of stick fighting.
The next stop in your amazing Adventures by Disney journey will be Xi'an, a city more then 3,000 years old. Here you will see the massive terra cotta army-- clay statues protecting the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang.
From here the Enchanted China experience will take you to Guilin, a historical city named for its forest of Sweet Osmanthus trees. Here you will have many Chinese cultural activities you can under take, such as learning Tai Chai from a local master and enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Li River before shopping at the Yangshuo market.
Then it is off to Shanghai, a very modern Chinese city-- the largest in the country! Here you will get the opportunity to learn Kung Fu and fan dancing from local experts. You will also take in a private showing of a Chinese acrobatic show that you have to see to believe. From there you will get to enjoy some free time to take in Shanghai, and your Adventures by Disney guides can help arrange the personal experiences you are looking for in this amazing Chinese city.
And your Enchanted China trip concludes with Hong Kong-- where you will stay at the amazing Shangri-La Kowloon hotel. Enjoy a private guided tour of the city accompanied by a local expert, including a visit to the Stanley Market and a ride down the historic Victoria Peak. Then cross the famous Hong Kong harbor on the famous Star Ferry-- an amazing way to end your Enchanted China trip.
 Adventures by Disney offers an amazing itinerary that allows you to walk the same paths as Knights and Ladies of lore through an amazing 8-day/7-night tour through England and France. Through an Adventures by Disney vacation you receive hassle-free guided group travel to some of the most amazing destinations in the world. The Cities of Knights and Lights tour takes from London to Paris, with many amazing stops in between.... - See the sights of London aboard your very own red double-decker bus!
- Stay in a 19th-century manor house in the English countryside
- Discover how Kings and Queens live with a private tour of Windsor Castle
- Take the Chunnel to Paris and scale the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe
- Admire the immaculate beauty of the gardens of Versailles by bicycle
- Journey over 1,000 feet up to the top of the Eiffel Tower
- As adults follow a local expert to view some of the world's greatest artwork in the Louvre, Junior Adventurers participate on an interactive scavenger hunt.
And this amazing tour also offers the multi-generational tour experience-- perfect for your entire family for children to grandparents. What better way to connect with your family than by connecting with some of the most amazing places in the world on an Adventures by Disney vacation. To learn more about an Adventures by Disney vacation give us a call today at 877-899-8912.
 Ever want to visit the highlands, walk through ancient castles, and visit mysterious Lochs-- you can on Adventures by Disney's amazing Scotland vacation option. On an Adventures by Disney vacation you will experience a world-class immersive vacation with little hassle for you and your family. And they are now taking you to Scotland on a trip inspried by Disney Pixars Brave.On this amazing vacation you will take archery lessons at Glamis Castle, horseback ride through Rothiemurchus Forest, visit the 3,000 year old Calanais Standing Stones and explore Loch Ness. And for your Junior Adventurers they will get the chance to experience the Highland Games during your journey! Scotland is just one of the many amazing places you can visit on an Adventures by Disney vacation. Be sure to check them all out today to find the perfect vacation for your family. To learn more about an Adventures by Disney vacation give us a call today at 877-899-8912.
 We've told you all about the amazing experiences you can have by taking an Adventures by Disney vacation. Another great aspect of these trips is you will have the opportunity to create family memories that will last a lifetime! Adventures by Disney even offers vacation options for multi-generation families... That's right, you can now take advantage of specially planned trips that will be perfect for every member of your family, regardless of age! Each of these custom Adventures by Disney itineraries features a balance of relaxing and exciting activities everyone can enjoy. Not only will you get to reconnect and share new experiences with your sons, daughters and grandchildren, but you'll also make new friends as you journey, laugh and learn with other multi-generational families, becoming one big extended family! Adventures by Disney is also providing a professional photographer on each of these amazing trips to capture those special moments. No more worrying about making sure you capture the moments, you actually get to experience them! Options for these special Adventures by Disney itineraries include: THE EMERALD ISLE (Ireland)8 Days / 7 Nights • Sleep like Gaelic royalty at the luxurious, 5th-century Dromoland Castle • Bake fresh, hot scones at a real sheep farm and bottle-feed baby animals • Take a gentle bike ride through lush Killarney National Park VIVA ITALIA (Italy)9 Days / 8 Nights • Follow in the sandaled footsteps of gladiators at the legendary Coliseum • Roll your own pasta during a private lesson at a beautiful Tuscan estate • Make your own Venetian mask and relive the romance and intrigue of Carnevale CITIES OF KNIGHTS AND LIGHTS (England and France)
8 Days / 7 Nights • See the sights of London aboard your very own red double-decker bus! • Stay in a 19th-century manor house in the English countryside • Take the Chunnel to Paris and scale the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe • Admire the immaculate beauty of the gardens of Versailles by bicycle To learn more about an Adventures by Disney vacation give us a call today at 877-899-8912.
 Want to see the world, but don't want to have all the hassle of planning a great vacation in a land you do not know? Well, Disney has just the thing for you-- an Adventures by Disney vacation.
With an Adventures by Disney vacation you will receive hassle-free guided group travel to some of the most amazing destinations in the world. It all begins at home, where you get to skip the exhaustive planning process, planning out every move of your family through a place you do not know. And it continues as soon as you arrive-- with specially trained Adventures by Disney guides meeting you at the airport and going alongside you every step of the way. Transportation, luggage service and refreshments en route-- all part of the guided tour process.
You will also experience spectacular dining and first-class hotels during your Adventures by Disney vacation. Most of your meals are included in the trip and often are local favorites-- helping you truly experience the culture. Accommodations include some of the best known hotels around the world. And on each trip special dinner and movie night for kids and adult-only experiences.
Authentic cultural experiences and activities are also around every corner on an Adventures by Disney vacation. Local experts will help support your team of specially training Disney guides, giving you that extra special touch. And your children will get to enjoy being Junior Adventurers as they experienced tailored Adventures by Disney options along the way.
Finally, on an Adventures by Disney vacation you will receive VIP treatment! Private events, backstage access, special entertainment, fun surprises and gifts... All are just small pieces of the Adventures by Disney experience.
To learn more about an Adventures by Disney vacation give us a call today at 877-899-8912.
 Alaskan Wonders Family Cruise Vacation Available on the following 2012 Alaskan Cruises: 6/4, 6/11, 6/18, 6/25, 7/2, 7/9, 7/16, 7/23, 7/30, 8/6, 8/13, 8/20 Adventures by Disney® and Disney Cruise Line® present an extraordinary new way to experience Alaska. Disney Cruise Line Guests can now enhance a 7-Night Alaskan Cruise with the extra magic of an Adventures by Disney vacation! The Alaskan Wonders vacation brings you an exquisite selection of unique onboard activities and premium shore experiences designed to immerse you and your family in the history and sights of Alaska. This experience includes all shore excursions and meals, onboard and onshore photos and gratuities as well as private receptions and special activities on board the Disney Wonder®. Trip Highlights: - Gold Panning in Skagway
Known as "Gateway to the Klondike," the historic port town of Skagway is home to unspoiled natural beauty and wilderness wonders. Whether you're panning for gold or braving the Yukon Suspension Bridge, feel the excitement of the pioneer spirit! - Seaplane Tour in Juneau
Venture to Alaska's capital, home to the Mendenhall Glacier. Marvel at the North American frontier when you sweep over the majestic land in a seaplane. The glacial beauty will take your breath away! - Ziplining and Totem Pole Carving in Ketchikan
Welcome to Alaska's first city! Feel the adrenaline as you soar over the rainforest canopy on a zipline. Then watch a Native master demonstrate the art of carving a totem pole. - Salmon Bake at Taku Glacier Lodge
Your seaplane lands at Taku Glacier Lodge, where you will sit down for a mouth-watering salmon bake. Your drinks are chilled with actual glacier ice!
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Adventures by Disney®, the leader in guided family travel, is pleased to announce the addition of two new destinations – Greece and Northern France – to its lineup of immersive family vacations. Bookings open today for new dates and new 2012 itineraries!  “Greek Odyssey” – Athens, Santorini and Crete
The adventure begins in Athens where Greek mythology comes to life through moonlight storytelling at the Parthenon and sporting games at the home of the modern Olympics. Discovery continues on the volcanic island of Santorini where kids go feet-first into Greek grape stomping while adults enjoy a wine tasting at Volcan winery. After sailing the azure waters of the Aegean Sea, families travel to Crete and are immersed in mountain culture with local expert-led lessons in cheese making and Greek dancing.
 “Espirit de France” – Paris, Normandy and Loire Valley
Perfect for families looking to experience the arts, this itinerary features a drawing activity in Monet’s Gardens, a visit to Château du Clos Lucé, the last know residence of Leonardo da Vinci, and a private dinner at the Louvre in Paris. Experiencing a true taste of the French countryside, adventurers learn the art of brandy-making, enjoy a countryside bike ride and spend the night in an authentic Château. The itinerary also includes visits to Versailles, Mont Saint-Michel monastery and Omaha Beach.
In addition to the new destinations, Adventures by Disney will continue to offer unforgettable expeditions to Egypt as well as new enhanced itineraries to Australia, London and Paris, and the Galapagos Islands. Contact White Glove Destinations at 281-380-3437 to learn more about Adventures by Disney!
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