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by Janet K. Rodgers

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Tea with the Tuareg

Window open!  Seizing recently renewed access to Libya by American travelers, award-winning Odysseys Unlimited has crafted a stellar small-group experience to this North-African crossroads of history. Travel from the shores of Tripoli, the capital, to Benghazi, second largest city, and enjoy archaeology explorations in the great Roman ruins of Sabratha and Leptis Magna (UNESCO World Heritage sites), the Greco-Roman ruins of Ptolemais, mountaintop Cyrene, and the ancient Greek site of Apollonia. Enjoy a fascinating Saharan excursion to the desert caravan city of Ghadames, a sunset dune drive into the desert … and time out for tea with local Tuareg Berber tribesmen.

Nine departures are scheduled from February 22, 2011 through November, 2011 for 13-day trips-of-a-lifetime. Priced from $3,795 includes international air.

Voted one of the “World's Best Tour Operators” in Travel & Leisure Magazine for 4 consecutive years, Odysseys Unlimited’s “Libya Revealed” is a thrilling and great value.

Call them in Boston at 888-370-6765 ext. 700 or visit http://www.odysseys-unlimited.com.

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Top of the World

Push off from the northernmost point of the European continent onboard the 807-passenger Black Watch from Dover, England for an eye-popping “Arctic Russia & the North Cap” cruise.  Get a cool view of Midnight Sun and the wildly beautiful flora and fauna in and around the Norwegian fjords. Learn a bit of Viking history in the Lofoten Islands in the Arctic Circle of northern Norway. Take part in a King Crab Safari and then dinner in Honningsvag, self-proclaimed northernmost city in the world. Onboard, the ArtsClub offers expert photography advice.

One departure: July 9, 2011 for a 14-night cruise operated by award-winning Fred Olsen Cruise Lines. Their classic ships are big enough to be comfortable yet small enough to drop anchor in smaller, off-beat ports. Prices start at $3050 per person. This cruise ID # is W1109, good to know in the numerous offerings on www.nichecruise.com. In the U.S. call 425-867-0399, or e-mail NicheCruise@msn.com.

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