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Eastern Caribbean Cruise
7-day Eastern Caribean Cruise featuring guest clinician David M. Harris, Music Director of The Raleigh Ringers.
In addition to the handbell workshop, a multitude of experiences await you: the largest coral system in Grand Turk; Spanish culture in Puerto Rico; St. Thomas’ legendary marketplaces, and more!
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Jan 3 |
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
- Along Ft. Lauderdale’s seven miles of beaches, water sports
abound. After the sun sets, stroll along the village-like Las Olas
Boulevard for some of the city’s best restaurants, jazz bands and
trendy shops. |
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Jan 4 |
Day at Sea |
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Jan 5 |
Grand Turk, Turks &
Caicos - Named for the fez-like, scarlet blossoms of the cactus
that grows here, Grand Turk is a pristine place of simple pleasure.
Just offshore discover the world’s largest coral reef system,
teeming with marine life. On shore, dine on conch fritters and set
your watch to ‘island time.’ Sample shore excursions: Gibbs Cay
Beach & Stingray Encounter; Horseback Ride & Swim; Power Snorkel
Adventure. |
7:00AM |
2:00PM |
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Jan 6 |
Mayaguez, Puerto
Rico - Centered around the remarkable Spanish-style Plaza Colón,
Mayaguez is located on the western coast of Puerto Rico with a view
of Mona Island, an uninhabited ecological preserve. The plaza serves
as a tribute to Christopher Columbus, whose statue is flanked by 16
other sculptures, and is also home to the city’s main Roman Catholic
Church, originally built in 1780 - and the equally impressive city
hall. Sample shore excursions: La Ruta del Café; Boqueron Beach. |
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7:00PM |
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St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
- St. Thomas must be regarded as the Caribbean’s premier
marketplace. Duty-free bargains are found everywhere. Shop for a
coral sculpture for the coffee table, the Swiss watch you’ve always
wanted or simply the bottle of island rum to share with friends who
are waiting at home to hear the story of your travels. If you’re
shopping for a bit of local history, visit Bluebeard’s at Magen’s
Bay. Sample shore excursions: Coral World Ocean Park; St. John Eco
Hike; Tropical Island Tour and Skyride. |
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5:00PM |
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Jan 8 |
Day at Sea |
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Jan 9 |
Nassau, Bahamas
- The colorful, captivating Queen of the Bahamas. Choose from
literally thousands of great dives, ranging from wrecks to reefs,
blue holes to sea gardens; catch the pink flamingo show at the famed
Ardastra Gardens, the action at the Straw Market. |
1:00PM |
6:00PM |
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Jan 10 |
Ft.
Lauderdale, FL |
7:00AM |
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Guest Clinician David M. Harris
 David
M. Harris is in his 19th year as the Music Director of The Raleigh
Ringers, an internationally-recognized touring handbell ensemble
based in Raleigh, NC. David is instrumental in the formation of this
auditioned 7 ½ octave choir in 1990. Under his leadership, the
Raleigh Ringers have preformed nationally and internationally, and
are in constant demand as a featured guest choir at handbell
festivals and artists series around the country. The Raleigh Ringers
have premiered compositions by nationally-known handbell composers
and the group has worked with Jeffers Publications to introduce “The
Raleigh Ringers Series,” a set of handbell publications intended for
advanced choirs.
David is a graduate of the Pennsylvania State University and has
studied conducting privately with Dr. William A. Payn at Bucknell
University. He has served the AGEHR at both the regional and the
national level, and written articles for the national publication
Overtones. David has led handbell festivals and workshops in 21
states, plus Puerto Rico and Canada. He is co-founder of the Capital
Area Handbell Festival, held annually in Raleigh. |
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Inside Stateroom from $1,048.56
Ocean view Stateroom from $1,213.56
Verandah from $1,848.56
Deposit is $600 per person and final payment is due by September 25,
2008
Includes all Bells of the Cascades’ activities and classes, a hosted
cocktail party, most meals and entertainment aboard the ship, and all
taxes and port charges.
PLUS, when deposited by March 31, 2008 you’ll receive $20 shipboard
credit per person for an inside stateroom, $30 shipboard credit per
person for an outside stateroom and $40 shipboard credit per person
for a balcony! |
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Azumano Travel American Express
615 SE Chkalov Dr.
Vancouver, WA 98683
1-800-888-7025
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For questions and
inquiries, email
bells@azumano.com or
cruise-info@bellsofthecascades.org |
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Rates are
per person, based on double occupancy, subject to availability, and
may change without notice. Rates do not include airfare, taxes are
subject to change. Additional rules and restrictions apply.
Participants must book their cabin through Azumano Travel to take
part in any bell ringing activities. |
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For more details or to reserve your place,
contact a Cruises By Azumano travel expert today.
1-800-888-7025
bells@azumano.com
Azumano Travel American Express
615 SE Chkalov Dr.
Vancouver, WA 98683
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