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Shearwater is a classic Newport-style schooner yacht, only recently recognized as a national landmark in 2009. The vessel was built by Rice Brother Corporation in East Boothbay, Maine, back in a time when yachting was a rare combination of elegance and adventure; Rice Bros. were well known for building luxury pleasure yachts and produced some 4,000 hulls over a period of 64 years. The keel was laid down on January 4, 1929 and a news clip from the Boothbay Register reflects alongside a photograph "Tyler Hodgon at the old Tide Mill is getting out timbers for the schooner to be built at Rice’s. Vessel to be built of native white oak." Traditionally built from hand-hewn native white oak, she was the last boat to be constructed at that yard - likely due to the ensuing Great Depression brought on by the Stock Market Crash that occurred later that autumn. East Boothbay was a small coastal town with shipbuilding being its only industry. About 40 workmen were employed for the construction of SHEARWATER. Her designer Theodore Donald Wells was born in Hudson Falls, N Y on October 22, 1875. He was a naval architect and marine engineer, a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers and also the Institute of Naval Architects London. His education included post-graduate work at the University of Glasgow in Scotland. He began his career as a member of the firm Herreshoff and Wells, N. Y. City in 1902. Working with Herreshoff no doubt had an influence on his designs, which bear similarities to many of the famous Herreshoff designed yachts of that time. From 1903 to 1907 he worked for Wintringham and Wells and then began practicing his profession under his own name. Mr. Wells joined the Navy Department in March 1917 and became Superintending Constructor of the Baltimore District U. S. N. Notable yachts designed and constructed under his supervision are "Viking" a 272 foot steel motor yacht built for George F. Baker in 1929 by Newport News and "Karina" a three masted schooner built for Robert E. Tod in 1932 by Staten Island Shipbuilding. Mr. Tod was a well-known offshore yachtsman as was his former yacht ‘Thistle", which competed in the Emperors Cup ocean race. SHEARWATER was launched on May 4, 1929 and photographs in the Boothbay Register reflect her graceful and elegant lines. Her first Captain, Leon Esterbrook of Edgarton, MA, arrived to take charge of the fitting out. Her owner Charles E Dunlap was a member of the Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, Oyster Bay, NY and this became SHEARWATER’s first homeport after her completion in late September 1929. It was there in Oyster Bay that she first started to thrill those who sailed in luxury aboard her and those who were privileged to crew her on race day. Since her launching and documentation in Lloyd’s Register of American Yachts in 1929, she has had a colorful history and has been carefully maintained and restored to standards that few contemporary vessels are able to match and is truly a piece of American Maritime History. On November 7, 1942 SHEARWATER was requisitioned by the War Shipping Administration and became a member of The United States Coast Guard’s Coastal Picket Patrol during World War Two. She was painted gray and bore the numbers CG67004. Based at Little Creek, Virginia she patrolled the waters east of the Chesapeake Bay entrance and south towards Cape Hatteras. Her skipper during that period reflected on how they used their free time while out on submarine patrol to race against other yachts and in his own words "sailed in tandem with the schooner Lord Jim, racing in and out of port, up and down the east coast and winning." She was designed and built as a gaff rigged schooner but during this period was changed to a Marconi rig. She carries over 2,550 square feet while under full sail. A true veteran world cruiser, she first transited the Panama Canal in July 1946 and in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s completed a two and a half-year global circumnavigation. In December 1971 Mrs. John B. Thayer of Rosemont, wife of a former trustee and treasurer, donated SHEARWATER to the University of Pennsylvania’s Institute of Environmental Medicine. She was used by the university as a laboratory for research on physiological responses to the stresses of living and working underwater. Captained by James Shearson, she was fitted with compressors, generators, monitoring instruments and a small decompression chamber. She has participated in many Ancient Mariner and Classic yacht races in U S waters as well as racing in the Bay of Islands in New Zealand while on her circumnavigation in the early 1980’s. It is rumored she was once dismasted in the famous Newport to Bermuda race. She was last raced by the current owners in San Diego in May 1995 in the American Schooner Cup and finished second overall. She entered the yacht charter industry in 1966 whilst on the West Coast sailing to the Channel Islands and was again used to generate income to keep her shipshape while owned by the University of Pennsylvania. During the chartering industry’s infancy in the Caribbean, SHEARWATER was known as the " Queen of the Fleet". Today she continues this tradition offering the most unique sailing experience and has passed rigid Coast Guard inspections and can carry up to 49 passengers. We welcome you to join us for an excellent opportunity to experience the ambiance of a vintage sailing vessel while delighting in the splendors of The Manhattan sky-line, the Statue of Liberty or the beauty of the oceans beyond.

You'll be treated like royalty from the moment you receive a welcome drink on boarding the Aphrodite. Then lie back and enjoy the breathtaking scenery as you feel the gentle swell of the sea. You'll see hidden treasures of the southwestern coast unfold before your eyes, water cascading down rugged cliffs, dark mysterious caves and the secluded Gui-Gui beach where we will drop anchor so you can go for a swim in the clear blue waters. This is one of the most exciting and beautiful places for you to spend some time at.Then enjoy a sumptuous buffet meal with unlimited drinks before returning to port where your bus will be waiting to take you back to your resort. Please give details of your hotel or apartment when booking this cruise so we can arrange transport. Your on board menu includes: Cheese from the Canary Islands, Nuts, Tomato, onion and tuna salad. Tropical salad. Entrecote steak and grilled chicken. Canarian potatoes with mojo picon sauce and drinks of wine, beer, soft drinks and mineral water. A meal fit for a king on this very regal vessel - Aphrodite. Languages: Spanish, English and German.

Kensington Palace Kensington Palace unveils a palace of secret stories and public lives following a £12m major project to create a palace for everyone. Visitors to Kensington Palace arrive through newly landscaped gardens and entrance hall to journey through the magnificent Kings and Queen’s State Apartments as a courtier. Filled with stories of two royal courts; the House of Stuart and the House of Hanover 1698 -1714, your success will depend on who you know, how you behave and how you dress. The rewards are great, but there are pitfalls along the way! Victoria Revealed, an exciting new permanent exhibition set within the rooms Victoria grew up in as a child, explores her life and reign through her own words. Imagine how she felt at just 17 years old on her first day as Queen at Kensington Palace, discover her romantic side through letters and gifts exchanged with Prince Albert and take a peep at moments of family life with her children. Tower of London One of the most famous buildings in the world, the Tower of London was constructed in the 11th century - almost a 1,000 years ago and has been witness to countless significant events in the development of Britain's now democratic monarchy. During your tour of the Tower of London you will meet the magnificent Yeoman Warders or 'Beefeaters', clad as they were in Tudor times, hear the legend of the ravens and spine chilling tales from the Tower's long history. See the infamous Bloody Tower where the Princes were murdered, Beauchamp Tower where visitors can read carved inscriptions of past prisoners and Traitors Gate where those unlucky enough not to survive imprisonment had their heads impaled - and much more. We sell at less than the gate price, which gives you access to all the Towers and Attractions, as well as the unique Gift Shops, the historic New Armouries Restaurant, Tower Cafe and Kiosk. Your Tower ticket also includes entry to the Crown Jewels. Things to do and See at the Tower of London: Line of Kings Exhibition For over 300 years visitors to the Tower of London have marvelled at displays featuring arms and royal armour, life-sized wooden horses and figures of kings. The White Tower Currently hosting the Power House exhibition, about the various national institutions founded at the Tower of London, the White Tower is recognised as one of the most important historic buildings in the world. It has become an iconic symbol for Britain and London and is a must do on any trip to the Tower of London. Entry to The White Tower  is included in the Tower of London ticket price. The Crown Jewels The Jewel house at the Tower of London houses the world famous Crown Jewels. 23,578 precious stones and gems make up the Crown Jewels and include the world’s most famous diamond ‘ The Great Star of Africa’. Entry to The Crown Jewels is included in the Tower of London ticket price. The Yeoman Warder tours The Yeoman Warders, also known as beefeaters, are the public face of the Tower of London. As well as guarding the Tower and Crown Jewels they also provide tours for visitor where they regale you with tales from the Tower. Yeoman Warder Tours are included in the Tower of London Ticket Price The Royal Beasts The last thing you’d expect to see at the Tower of London would be Lions, Tigers, Elephants and Polar Bears, but for over 600 years the Royal Menagerie played host to these and many more. Discover their extraordinary stories and what life was like for them at the tower. Entry to The Royal Menagerie is included in the Tower of London ticket price. The Prisoners Exhibition Aside from the Crown Jewels the Tower of London is probably best known for being a prison. Prisoners have been at the Tower almost since it was built and the new interactive displays in the Prisoners exhibition help children and adults explore their stories. Entry to The Prisoners Exhibition is included in the Tower of London ticket price. The Ravens ‘the kingdom and the Tower will fall if the six ravens ever leave the Tower of London’, well according to legend anyway. Whether this is true or not the ravens have become on of the Tower’s most famous sites, just make sure you see at least 6 when you visit! The Tower Green Believe it or not being executed inside the Tower of London was considered a privilege for those of high rank. The Tower Green contains a permanent memorial for those ‘lucky’ enough to be executed there. The Medieval Palace Being the oldest part of the Tower of London, the Medieval Palace contains amazing interiors that you won’t see anywhere else. here you can experience what life might have been like in a luxurious medieval household. Entry to The Medieval Palace is included in the Tower of London ticket price.   River Rover Hopper Pass With the River Red Rover ticket you travel in luxury on a fleet of river liners and may hop on or off at any of the piers as often as you like throughout the day. As the River Thames weaves its way through the heart of London there is history around every bend and there is no better way to see and experience the sights and splendour of this great city than from one of City Cruises modern, wheelchair-friendly RiverLiners™. Enjoy unsurpassed views of some of London's most famous landmarks from the vantage point of our open upper decks and spacious lower saloons with panoramic windows. Take advantage of two bars providing light refreshments and snacks . Cruises depart frequently from Westminster Pier, Waterloo (London Eye) Pier, Tower Pier and Greenwich Pier every day of the year except Christmas Day (25th December). Our shortest trips between piers last about 20-30 minutes while the full round trip takes about two-and-a-half leisurely hours.  

Siam Park Algunas de las atracciones que encontrará en Siam Park Parque Acuático… La atracción más representativa de Siam Park, Tower of Power, le dejará boquiabierto. Ascienda a lo alto de la torre, coja aire y agárrese fuerte mientras baja por una pendiente, casi vertical, de 28 metros de caída libre hasta emerger a través de un misterioso acuario. The Lost City – descubra los secretos de esta fortaleza acuática mientras se aventura a través de puentes, cascadas y toboganes. La atracción para niños que les encanta a los adultos. Baby Zone – para no olvidarnos de nadie, Siam Park tiene una zona especial para bebes. Los más pequeños también podrán disfrutar en estos toboganes especialmente diseñados para ellos. Relájese y tome el sol debajo las palmeras mientras contempla las bonitas vistas de la isla La Gomera y del océano, o disfrute de un snack en la tierra blanca de la playa en un maravilloso ambiente Thai. Con sus cómodas hamacas y parasoles, el agua turquesa le transportará al paraíso. Temperatura del agua = 24º. Sea Lion Island – al entrar al parque, será bienvenido por nuestros simpáticos leones marinos. Ellos le enseñarán lo mucho que puede uno divertirse bañándose y jugando en el agua. Castillo de San Miguel Venga al castillo que se encuentra en la Aldea Blanca, antes de San Miguel. Una vez allí, se le dará un tabardo coloreado que le indicará dónde se sentará y a qué caballero podrá animar. Su comida se le servirá en la mesa pero no espere que le traigan cubiertos… ¡después de todo, se encuentra en la Edad Medieval! Así que podrá beberse la sopa de un sorbo y comer con los dedos. Mientras tanto, podrá animar a su caballero que tomará parte en las batallas. Los caballos bien entrenados son las estrellas del número y mientras este está en marcha, habrá barra libre de vino. El precio de la entrada incluye el espectáculo y la bebida, a mitad de precio para los niños. Déjese llevar y forme parte de una noche llena de diversión. Cuando termine el espectáculo, pasará a otra sala donde podrá bailar con la música de una banda y donde encontrará un bar por si aún tiene sed después de todo el vino. El castillo cierra alrededor de media noche. Para finalizar, podrá asistir a un espectáculo de flamenco antes de irse acasa después de una buena noche.

Parque Disneyland® En un Reino Mágico no muy lejano - en algún lugar donde  los sueños se hacen realidad – los héroes y heroínas de Disney® viven en un cuento de hadas: una vida feliz que, afortunadamente, nunca termina. 5 tierras mágicas, diversión sin fin, elija una... ¡o todas! Disfrute de su Tierra Disney® favorita tal como la recuerda en las historias Disney clásicas donde los cuentos de hadas se hacen realidad. Un sinfín de atracciones y emociones que vienen en todos los tamaños y formas. Podrá vivir grandes emociones en atracciones como la Space Mountain Mission 2 que le llevará a los confines del Universo. Los más pequeños tendrán la oportunidad de descubrir el Mundo con “It’s a small world”. La diversión para toda la familia se encuentra en cada esquina del Parque, desde “Pirates of the Caribbean” hasta las tazas de “Mad Hatter’s Tea Cups”. Conozca los personajes de Disney® El Parque donde sus personajes favoritos de Disney® viven y están deseando conocerle. A lo largo del Parque podrá saludar a Mickey y Minnie, a Goofy o a Winnie de Pooh. Podrá abrazarles, hacerles fotos e incluso obtener un autógrafo suyo. Cada día es una fiesta en el Parque Disneyland®. Además de todas las maravillosas atracciones y personajes, hay un montón de desfiles increíbles y espectáculos para disfrutar, durante todo el año. ¡Disfrute de nuestros magníficos espectáculos y desfiles todos los días! Parque Walt Disney Studios® Justo al lado del Parque Disneyland®, descubrirá el mágico mundo del cine y la televisión en el Parque Walt Disney Studios. Explore 4 escenarios cinematográficos, con atracciones emocionantes y espectáculos centrados en el cine. Descubra las escenas de 4 platós, ¡donde sus sueños cinematográficos se hacen realidad! ¡El mundo del espectáculo en su máximo esplendor! Haga su debut en la gran pantalla en la “Production Courtyard”, el “Toon Studio”, o los platós “Backlot” y “Front”. Un itinerario repleto de estrellas, y nunca sabe con cual se encontrará. Hay atracciones de algunas de las películas más taquilleras. ¡Y quizás descubra que tiene madera para ser una estrella del cine! Será su día para descubrirlo mientras explora todo lo que se puede encontrar en Disney® Studios – el Tour por los Estudios: “Behind the magic”, “Disney Cinema Parade”, “Animagique” y mucho más. En el Parque Walt Disney Studios® abunda la magia del cine. Vaya detrás de las cámaras con los tours y las exhibiciones nunca antes vistas. ¿Por qué no apuntarse en uno de los alucinantes espectáculos o demostraciones para completar el día? Como por ejemplo el “Behind the Magic” o el espectáculo de dobles de acción “Moteurs… Action!”. Después de todo esto sabrá que es sentirse como una estrella.

Clearwater Beach & Lunch No barriers, no crowds, no queues just fun in the sun.  It’s off to the white sands and warm waters of beautiful Clearwater Beach.  Top up your tan, swim in the Gulf, or simply “chill” at one of Florida’s most picturesque destinations.  Your tour includes a meal voucher for lunch in a local café!      MENU   SANDWICHES (served with French fries & coleslaw)-Hot & Cold varieties   SALADS Greek-Caesar-Chef-Chicken or Tuna   PASTAS-Choice of Spaghetti-Ziti (Variety of sauces)   PIZZAS-Various toppings   GREEK SPECIALS-Chicken Souvlaki-Gyros   SEAFOOD (served with French fries & coleslaw)-Fish & Chips-Grilled Grouper Sandwich   KIDS-Burgers-Hot Dog-Chicken-Fingers-Fish & Chips   Dolphin Encounter:  (Duration Approximately 2 hours) Set off for a wonderful time out in the Gulf of Mexico in search of our beloved marine mammals. Learn what makes them so special.  As an extra you also get to feed the wild birds that also come in and join the fun.  Food is provided for the birds and drinks are provided for you. Unlimited beer, wine and soda are included.