Armenians from Around the World Set to Sail with ARS, Inc.
2008 Mediterranean Cruise
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Over 200 Armenians from around the world have already reserved a cabin to sail with the ARS, Inc.'s August 2008 Mediterranean Cruise. The August 15-27, 2008 cruise is organized by the ARS Inc. Central Executive Board and is sponsored by ARS entities around the world to celebrate the ARS’s 100th anniversary in 2010.
The 12-night cruise will be aboard one of the world’s top-ranked ships, Celebrity cruise line’s “Summit.” Cruise planners have organized numerous cultural and musical programs on the ship, in addition to the cruise ship's own activities and resources.
The ARS cruise sails from Barcelona, where the attractions include La Sagrada Familia, one of the city’s best known landmarks; Montserrat, a 16th Century Renaissance basilica, where "La Morenita," "the Black Madonna," is on view; and a 13th Century Gothic cathedral.
The ship will continue to Nice, France, which will allow passengers to take in the panoramic splendor of the French Riviera's cities. This leg of the trip features a visit to the Franciscan Monastery and Monaco, where passengers can try their luck at the Grand Casino. The trip continues to Florence, Italy, where visits are planned to historic Florence and the Accademia Museum, which houses many splendid masterpieces, including Michelangelo’s “David” and “Pieta.” Rome's attractions include the famous Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum, the Roman Forum, the Spanish Steps, St. Peter Basilica, and the Sistine Chapel.
The cruise ship will move on from Rome to Naples/Capri, and continue on to the Greek island of Santorini where passengers can enjoy the island's sandy beaches. The ship will set sail for Athens, home of the Panathenian Stadium, the Acropolis, and the National Archaeological Museum. The ship will leave Athens for Dubrovnik, Croatia and return to Italy for a final stop in Venice, featuring gondola rides and visits to St. Marco Square and the Armenian Monastery of St. Lazarus.
Available cruise ship categories include inside, outside, and balcony ship cabins. Rates are in U.S. dollars and include “Inside CAT 11,” $2,050; “Inside CAT 10,” $2,080; “Inside CAT 9,” $2,110; “Outside CAT 7,” $2,450; “Outside CAT 6,” $2,500; and “Balcony CAT 2B,” $2,950. Third and fourth persons staying in the same cabin are only $1,020, adult or child. Airfare, government taxes, and port charges are not included.
For more information about the ARS, Inc. 2008 Mediterranean cruise, call ARS Central Executive Board cruise project liaison Shakeh Basmajian at (248) 683-8666 or the ARS Inc. office at (617) 926-5892.
A $450 deposit is required by November 15, 2007 to guarantee the above cabin rates. Cruise deposits are fully refundable until May 1, 2008. For direct cruise reservations, contact TravelGroup International at 125 SE Mizner Blvd., Suite 14, Boca Raton, FL 33432; (561) 447-0750; ARScruise@travelgroupint.com.
The ARS, Inc. was established in 1910 in New York City and will celebrate its centennial anniversary in 2010. Numerous special events are being planned leading up to the ARS's 100th anniversary, including this 2008 Mediterranean Cruise. For more information about the ARS, Inc., visit www.ars1910.org; telephone (617) 926-5892; or write to ARS, Inc., 80 Bigelow Ave., Watertown, MA USA 02472.
