Ok folks, you asked for it, you got it - a trip to Greece! Greece has been repeatedly requested for a destination trip for the group and I've put together a fantastic package for us over the Thanksgiving holiday 2009. By cruising throughout Greece we are able to complete the trip for a more affordable rate as compared to a land tour package. (Right now Greece is the most expensive European destination, so every little bit of savings helps.) Rates are promotional, and will be updated monthly to reflect current airfare and cruise fare. Expect rates to increase every quarter as the trip date draws closer. Of course, your price is fixed at the advertised prevailing rate at the time you book so the earlier you book, the more you save. Trip Fee is $3299 and includes: (1) RT airfare from DC Area to Venice (2) Transfer to dock from/to airport (3) Cruise fare: (a) all meals on board: choices abound from poolside dining to midnight buffets, casual at the buffet, traditional gourmet in the main restaurant, cozy bistros serve pizza, gelato, cappuccino and espresso, room service awaits your call 24 hours a day (b) double occupancy deluxe stateroom with private ocean view VERANDA accommodations (c) on-board activities: dance classes, casino, full fitness facility, pools, cultural lectures, cooking lessons, italian and greek language lessons, trivia and other game events, library (d) entertainment: several nightclubs and broadway style shows nightly (e) transportation from port to port). Shore excursions, meals off-ship, momento shopping, spa treatments, internet cafe, golf lessons, and alcoholic beverages on/off board are optional and extra. Travel Dates: Nov 20th - Nov 29th, 2009 Highlights of cruise include ports of call: Venice, Italy Ancona, Italy Santorini, Greece Mykonos, Greece Athens, Greece Corfu, Greece Dubrovnik, Croatia Members should use google checkout here to pay for this event. Alternatively, members can pay for this event via personal check, delivered in person or by mail to the organizer. As is our standard policy, members *must* provide payment within 24 hours of marking their "yes" rsvp otherwise their rsvp will be canceled to give priority to members who are ready to pay. ***Make sure to read all terms of service for the NoVA Travelers Meetup Group on our About Us page before rsvp'ing with the group. The note about trip insurance is particularly important.***