From Nova Scotia to Panama Exploring America’S Historic Shores & Beyond
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SIGMAXTHE SCIENTIFICI EXPEDITIONS RESEARCH SOCIETY BETCHART EXPEDITIONS Inc. 17050 Montebello Road, Cupertino, CA 95014-5435 From Nova Scotia to Panama Exploring America’s Historic Shores & Beyond Aboard the All-Suite, 100-Guest Clelia II n September 28 - October 15, 2009 FE OF R E T VE WE INVITE YOU ON AN UNUSUAL VOYAGE S R E ! COMBINING THE HISTORIC CITIES OF B SPECIAL AMERICA’S EASTERN SEABOARD WITH THE BEST OF CENtraL AMERICA at phenomenal 2-FOR-1 rates, where 2 guests sail for the price of 1. From Nova RATES Scotia’s Halifax, cruise aboard the elegant, 100-guest ∂ Clelia II down the continent’s Atlantic shore, exploring NO SINGLE the first cities of the thirteen original colonies. All SUPPLEMENT were seaports that welcomed new colonists and See inside served as starting points for merchant ships exporting fur and timber to Europe, and in time, ideas about independence and self-government. This is where you will find America’s most historic towns, filled with the finest 17th-, 18th-, and 19th-century architecture. Then, from West Palm Beach, continue to Costa Rica and Panama—showcases for wonderful natural and man- made treasures. Discover national parks protecting rain forests and waterways that are home to a rich variety of wildlife. And, learn about the history of the famous Panama Canal. This voyage along America’s Atlantic shore and to the natural history-laden areas of Costa Rica and Panama is a journey to places that not only shaped history but are also bursting with superb examples of architecture, ingenuity, and stunning natural beauty. AN EXCEPTIONAL VALUE FOR THE TIMES Now more than ever, a cultural voyage can be an antidote to these challenging times, but we recognize the need for increased incentives. Book now and receive the same remarkable and stimulating all-inclusive voyages at an unprecedented discount. But be sure to act soon—while your memories will endure, {these offers will not last. } ITINERARY HALIFAX Portland Newport Monday, September 28, 2009 n FLY TO HALIFAX, 1699 to 1780. A guided tour leads along the Duke of NOVA SCOTIA, canada | EMBARK Gloucester Street past the Capitol, courthouse, Gov- Annapolis ernor’s Palace, and Bruton Parish Church. Enjoy lunch Tuesday, September 29 n AT SEA at the historic King’s Arms Tavern before exploring the Colonial Williamsburg Yorktown Wednesday, September 30 n PORTLAND, MAINE, usa museums and side streets. Later, visit your choice of the Arrive in Portland and explore the Old Port district, with Yorktown Battlefield, site of the decisive 1781 battle, or Charleston Atlantic boutiques and restaurants lining cobblestoned streets. In the award-winning Williamsburg Winery. Savannah the nearby Arts District is The Portland Museum of Art, Ocean n home to more than 18,000 works dating back to the colo- Monday, October 5 AT SEA nial era. Also see the landmark Portland Observatory and Tuesday, October 6 n CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA West Palm Beach one of America’s best preserved Victorian neighborhoods. Arrive in Charleston, a prosperous, cosmopolitan seaport where Confederate troops first fired upon Fort Sumter, Thursday, October 1 n NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND thus starting the Civil War. Tour Charleston’s extensive Clelia II sails into Newport, the one-time summer play- historic district, including the 18th-century Heyward- ground of New York’s wealthiest families. See the Breakers, Washington House. In the afternoon, drive to Middleton the mansion of Cornelius Vanderbilt II, and Marble Place Plantation or take the ferry to Fort Sumter. House, designed by architect Stanford White. Alterna- tively, visit the National Museum of American Illustration, Wednesday, October 7 n SAVANNAH, GEORGIA exhibiting works by Noman Rockwell, Maxfield Parrish, Call at Savannah, Georgia’s oldest city, founded by James Caribbean Sea and N.C. Wyeth. Also explore the historic harbor. Oglethorpe. Today the fine avenues and open spaces that Oglethorpe planned form the cornerstone of the three- Friday, October 2 n AT SEA square-mile historic district. Visit a private 1867 home, Saturday, October 3 n ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND Puerto Limón COLÓN its garden, and carriage home as well as the Telfair Art In Annapolis visit the Maryland State House, the oldest Museum. Later, enjoy time at leisure. U.S. capitol in continuous legislative use, where the Treaty n of Paris was ratified; the William Paca House and Garden; Thursday, October 8 AT SEA guest lecturers and the U.S. Naval Academy. Enjoy free time to stroll Friday, October 9 n WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA Peter S. Onuf is Thomas Jef- through the city’s historic neighborhoods. Alternatively, Drive to Palm Beach to visit the Henry Flagler Museum, ferson Foundation Professor of History at the Corcoran Depart- take an excursion along Maryland’s eastern shore to the housed in Henry Flagler’s majestic 55-room home. Perhaps ment of History, University of historic towns of Easton and St. Michael’s. the finest surviving landmark of the Gilded Age, Whitehall, as Flagler’s home was called, is known for its splendid rooms Virginia. An extremely popular Sunday, October 4 n YORKTOWN | COLONIAL done in various grand styles and its art collection. professor and faculty director of WILLIAMSBURG | YORKTOWN, VIRGINIA the U.Va. Jefferson Symposium, From Yorktown, take an excursion to Colonial Wil- Saturday, October 10 – Monday, October 12 n AT SEA Peter is author of Jefferson’s Empire: The Language of liamsburg, the capital of the Virginia colony from n American Nationhood and The Mind of Thomas Jefferson; Tuesday, October 13 PUERTO LIMON | TORTUGUERO editor of Jeffersonian Legacies; and co-editor of Sally NATIONAL PARK | PUERTO LIMON, costa rica Hemings and Thomas Jefferson: History, Memory, and Civ- From Puerto Limon, Costa Rica’s main Caribbean port, ic Culture and The Revolution of 1800: Democracy, Race, explore Tortuguero National Park, a vast area of protected and the New Republic. Peter is also, with his brother, rain forests, beach, canals, and waterways that is home to international relations theorist Nicholas G. Onuf, the a wide variety of wildlife. This is also one of the most im- co-author of Nations, Markets, and War: Modern History portant nesting places in the world for the green sea turtle, and the American Civil War. which lays its eggs between July and October. Karlene H. Roberts, Ph.D., will fo- Wednesday, October 14 n COLON | DISEMBARK | cus her lectures on historical coastal and MIRAFLORES LOCKS | GAMBOA RAIN FOREST | maritime events that shaped our nation. Professor Roberts is the Director of the PANAMA CITY, panama Center for Catastrophic Risk Manage- Dock in Panama’s Colon and drive along the Panama ment and professor in the Haas School of Canal to the Miraflores Locks, where the Visitors Center Business at UC Berkeley. For many years houses exhibits relating to the history and operation of Professor Roberts’ research has examined issues related the canal and also provides a front-row view of the ships to increasing reliability and sustainability in complex transiting the famed waterway. Continue to Gamboa Rain- organizations. She began this work in the U.S. Navy car- forest Park, part of the Soberanía National Park, and visit rier aviation program and today continues to study reli- Monkey Island. Overnight at the Hotel InterContinental ability enhancement in health care, commercial nuclear Miramar in Panama City. power production, and financial institutions. Thursday, October 15 n PANAMA CITY | FLY TO USA Front Cover: Tortuguero National Park, Costa Rica Panama Rain forest ITINERARY PROGRAM INCLUSIONS • 16-night cruise aboard the all-suite, 100-guest Clelia II • Port and embarkation taxes • 1-night stay in Panama City at the Hotel InterContinen- • Gratuities to porters, guides, and drivers tal Miramar, with breakfast NOT INCLUDED: Airfare; visa and passport fees; lug- • Welcome and farewell cocktail receptions aboard ship gage and trip cancellation insurance; meals, soft drinks, • All meals aboard ship, including house wine, beer, and and alcoholic beverages other than those specified above; soft drinks with lunch and dinner personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, faxes, • Open bar aboard ship throughout the cruise and e-mail service; and gratuities to shipboard personnel • Complete program of tours and excursions Airfare: Airfare is not included in the Cruise and • Educational program of lectures and discussions by Land Rates. Please contact the Air Travel Desk for accompanying guest lecturers airfare information and to reserve flights to Halifax, • Professional Travel Dynamics International tour staff returning from Panama City. Consultants are available • Complete pre-departure materials Monday – Friday from 9am – 5pm (EST) at toll-free • Baggage handling and transfers abroad on the desig- 1-877-217-4187 or (212) 784-0310. Please have your nated program arrival and departure dates Savannah Georgia tour code (9218B) handy for reference. Launched in 2009, after extensive refurbishment, redecora- ing. An elevator serves all decks. Clelia II complies with the CLELIA II tion, and other improvements, the all-suite Clelia II offers latest international and U.S. Coast Guard safety regulations ∂ the finest in small-ship cruise travel. Taken together with and is outfitted with the most current navigational and her limited guest capacity, excellence of design, craftsman- communications technology, as well as with retractable ship, and material, Clelia II’s spaciousness and intimate am- fin stabilizers for smooth sailing.Clelia II is staffed by 60 The Ideal Combination of Cruise-Ship bience combine to make her ideal for distinctive cultural officers and crew. Grandeur and Small-Ship Intimacy and expedition voyages. This private yacht-like cruise ship accommodates 100 guests in 50 suites, each of which affords sea views, measures 215 square feet or more, and is appointed with a sitting area or separate living room, two twin-size beds that can convert to a queen-size bed, spacious closets, air con- ditioning, mini-refrigerator, safe, telephone, TV, DVD/CD player, and bathroom with marble vanity and teak floor.