September
23 - October 4, 2008
Greek Getaway: Athens and the Islands (12 days)
Having exported chaos, drama, tragedy and democracy before most nations were staying up late enough to want souvlaki, Greece boasts an unrivalled legacy. But don't expect a visit there to be a sober study of the ancient world - the Greek propensity for partying dates back to Dionyso. – Lonely Planet Greece
Experience the best of both worlds on this customized tour of historic
Athens, spectacular Santorini and glamourous
Mykonos. On this leisurely paced 12-day tour we will explore some of the most famous sites in Athens including the Acropolis, the Olympic stadium, the Temple of Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch. After travelling by high-speed ferry to the islands of Santorini and Mykonos we’ll slow the pace down to fully appreciate the island lifestyle and re-charge our batteries.
We’ll spend our days relaxing in cliff-top restaurants and cafés, lazing on sun-soaked beaches and enjoying breathtaking views, whitewashed houses and amazing sunsets. To top it all off, mealtime will see us indulging in local specialties and enjoying traditional music in the company of great friends.
Limited space available – book today to guarantee your spot on this trip of a lifetime!
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October 18 - 25, 2008 SOLD OUT
La Cucina Mediterranea: A Culinary Tour of Italy’s Amalfi Coast (8 days)
Attention all foodies! Following the runaway success of last year’s ‘Taste of Tuscany’ tour, Broad Horizons is delighted to be offering a customized, small-group, follow-up tour to Italy’s beautiful Amalfi Coast. Staying in glamorous Sorrento, we will enjoy a scrumptious week of cooking, touring and relaxing in the most divine surroundings.
Most days will begin with a cooking class where we will learn the authentic Cucina Mediterranea and learn to prepare dishes that will become your new favourites. The afternoons will be filled with customized tours of the glamourous Amalfi Coast Towns, traditional Naples, historic Pompeii, gourmet Avellino, and the stunning Island of Capri. Fabulous views of the Mediterranean Sea from our hotel provide the perfect backdrop to this trip of a lifetime.
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October 01 to October 12, 2008 SOLD OUT
Classical Egypt (12 days / 11 nights)
Egypt is the cradle of a deep-rooted civilization whose history goes back to more than five thousand years. It is the museum of history and the melting pot of the greatest civilizations throughout the ages. On its land the Pharaonic, Greek, Roman, Christian and Islamic Civilizations flourished. Every inch tells a tale or a legend and leaves a riddle that perplexes scientists and thinkers throughout time. There lie treasures which reveal everyday one letter of the alphabet of civilization and mysteries of human miracles in all fields such as mummification and astronomy. In its land arts grew, sciences flourished and holy religions found a safe haven away from persecution, and received a warm embrace of monotheism until they took root and blessed the world with the light of faith. This small mixed company tour promises to create memories that will last a lifetime, as we experience the wonders of classical Egypt.
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WINTER 2009
January 23 – 25, 2009
A New You – Weekend mind, body and spirit retreat in Stouffville, Ontario (3 days)
Another year will have come and gone, so what’s going to be different in your life next year? Everyone deserves the chance to escape the stresses, demands and hassles of everyday life. Make this your year. Join us for a weekend designed to restore and soothe weary, frazzled and harried minds, bodies and souls. It’s the best gift you could ever give yourself. Happy New Year & Happy New YOU!!
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February 28 – March 7, 2009
Costa Rica: Mind, body & spirit retreat (8 days)
It’s a new year. Join us for a restoring, energizing and awakening adventure in the most divine surroundings. Allow nature to be your guide as you explore one of her most powerful gifts: The power to renew. During this intensive & enriching retreat, allow both yoga & meditation to bring you to a place of rejuvenation, renewal and healing in one of the most spectacular places on earth: Costa Rica!
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March 21 – March 28, 2009
Natural Wonders of Costa Rica (8 day eco-adventure)
No country can match Costa Rica for its diversity & abundance of nature. Envision yourself exploring the wild & remote region of Tortuguero National Park with its thick, rainforest vegetation, picturesque waterfalls & exotic wildlife. Discover pure pleasure as you relax in the hot springs, nestled at the base of the Arenal Volcano. Imagine a journey across the legendary Sky Walk canopy in the famous Monteverde Cloud Forest. Walk among the treetops for a close encounter with rare & beautiful birds. Join us in March and experience all of this with some of the most wonderful women you’ve ever met!
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SPRING/SUMMER 2009
April 13 – 23, 2009
Holland & Belgium River Cruise: Tulips & Windmills…featuring 7 million tulips and a dozen fabulous females! (11 days)
This spring, let us welcome you onboard Uniworld’s floating five star hotel – The River Empress. Here we will enjoy the beauty & warmth of Holland in the springtime, delicious continental cuisine & the fascination of a European river cruise experience. Your first class travel highlights include 9 nights in a grand river-view stateroom, 8 guided shore excursions in some of Holland & Belgium’s most interesting cities, all meals, complimentary wine with dinner and the ease and convenience of only having to unpack once!
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June 3 - 13, 2009
Promenade en Provence (11 days)
Experience Paris from a women’s point of view and let the pleasures of Provence go straight to your heart on this divine visit to the city of lights and the region known for lavender, olives & honey...
This ‘promenade’ is an exploration designed to savour the region in small bites with easy strolls in picturesque towns, hilltop villages & stunning countryside. Walk in the footsteps of Cezanne & Van Gogh and enjoy the essential Provence. Visit the famed Paris flea markets, experience the storefronts in the Golden Triangle or stroll along the Champs Elysee. Best of all, do it in the company of fabulous women.
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AUTUMN 2009
October 2 – 11, 2009
Treasures of Tuscany (10 days)
In the heart of the Tuscan countryside, dotted with Cypress trees, small villages & ancient castles, you will discover more wine than there are days in the year & taste indigenous foods that are steeped in the history of the ages. This small group trip takes in all the great sites of this stunning region. Stay in a charming country inn close to Siena – no packing & unpacking required. Just settle in and enjoy the sights, tastes and sounds of glorious Tuscany. Learn the tricks of the Tuscan table during our gourmet cooking lesson and sample the best wines of the region during our three local tastings. Explore unforgettable Florence, San Gimignano, Siena, Assisi, Perugia, Cortona and the delightful renaissance town of Pienza.
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October 21 – 30, 2009
Peru: Land of the Incas (10 days)
Join us as we explore one of the earliest and most advanced civilizations in the world. Under the rule of powerful kings, an incredible people known as the Incas amassed an empire that built systems of winding mountain roads, remarkable cities, and an unforgettable legacy. One is still mystified today by their amazing accomplishments, as can be seen at the hidden and fascinating Machu Picchu – a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Together we’ll take a spectacular train journey through the Andes Mountains, travel through the Peruvian Andes to Lake Titicaca (one of the most incredible overland journeys in South America) and enjoy visits to the Sacred Valley of the Incas, Lima: City of Kings, the Larcu Museum (one of Peru’s most visited attractions), and so much more!
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2010
February 24 – March 6, 2010
Historic Hong Kong and Amazing Thailand (11 days) + Optional 4 day Phuket extension (Ask us for details!)
Explore North and South East Asia on this journey into historic & cosmopolitan Hong Kong and the Kingdom of Thailand – Land of Smiles.
Together we’ll experience the best of Hong Kong during a visit to Temple Street with its bustling open-air night market – a frenzy of light, colour, and happy shopping crowds. Other highlights include a guided tour of Hong Kong Island, a harbor cruise at nighttime and dinner at the world-famous ‘Jumbos Floating Restaurant.’
In Thailand, enjoy the irresistible combination of breathtaking natural beauty, inspiring temples, renowned hospitality, robust cuisine and ruins of fabulous ancient kingdoms and empires. Explore Bangkok and find out how it got the name “Venice of the East”. Try your hand at the traditions of Thai cuisine during our cooking lesson with well-known chef, Sompon Nabnian…and don’t even get us started on all the wonderful shopping!
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October 2010 (Dates TBA)
Remarkable Women of Antiquity: Cruising the Eastern Mediterranean
History, they say, is written by the victors, but school taught us to read between the lines. Even though the ancient world was dominated by men, there were powerful women who shaped the events of their time and influenced the course of history. Our voyage will be in search of these women and the places where they lived or ruled, places of peerless beauty and singular importance.
This small ship (114 passenger) cruise begins in Athens and finishes in Cairo. It takes in Athens (Greece), Bodrum (Turkey), Rhodes & Lindon (Greece), Fethiye, Letoon & Xanthos (Turkey), Tasucu, Silifke & Tasucu (Turkey), Tartus, Palmyra (Syria), 1 day at sea, Alexandria (Egypt) & Cairo (Egypt). In search of remarkable women: Kallipateira in Greece, Artemesia in Turkey, Zenobia in Syria, Cleopatra in Egypt
Full itinerary coming soon – Contact us for details!
November 2010 (Dates TBA)
India Today: Women of the 22nd Century
Exploring the transition from tradition to modernity in India today
Enigmatic and timeless, seeming both ageless and fresh, this is the face of India today. This trip explores northern India from the bustle of Delhi, to the romance of the Taj Mahal, from the sacred Ganges to the exotic temples of Khajuraho and the Moghul empires of Rajasthan. We'll see the changing faces of female India from the brilliant saris of women working on road crews to the world stage successes of women leading business empires. A visit to India is a life changing experience; together we will explore the beauty, the strength and the colourful vitality of this amazing country. Re-awaken your inner strength on this unique women's adventure. Highlights:Exotic temples at Khajuraho – Mother Ganges at Varanasi – Palaces at Rajasthan
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Date TBA
Cycling in Vietnam
Without a doubt cycling is one of the finest ways to discover a country where hospitality comes as second nature. Our complete service includes comfortable geared cycles, a support crew and backup vehicle, and nights spent in simply appointed hotels where the local cuisine will be sure to delight. Pedalling at a steady pace we explore an ever-changing landscape of tranquil highlands, palm fringed beaches and country roads that lead through mango and coconut groves. Stopping at wayside tea stalls, the villagers' curiosity often translates into invitations to visit their homes. We also take in the highlights of Hanoi, savour the French styled town of Dalat and the bustling, cosmopolitan café culture of Ho Chi Minh City on this women's adventure.
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2011
Date TBA
Women’s Safari in Tanzania
Tanzania offers a great variety of experiences for the intrepid visitor from wild animals to fascinating tribes against a background of incredible scenery. This trip takes in the best of the national parks and game reserves. Travelling in the company of experienced guides and in the safety of “pop-top” safari vans, you will have close encounters with some of the predators of the game parks: lions, cheetahs, leopards and spotted hyenas. Tanzania is also home to some of the most incredible tribal diversity in Africa, encompassing all of the major ethnic and linguistic groups on the continent. This trip will visit with tribal women's groups meeting the challenges of everyday life with creative solutions and inspiring outlooks. Opportunities to volunteer with these local groups during our stay will also be possible.
Full itinerary coming soon – Contact us for details!
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