Pre-Cruise Vacation Stretcher Packages – Brussels, Belgium

Brussels is a city that stands on its own – quirky and majestic, historic and hip. It is self-confident without being showy and multicultural to its roots. With Flemish living among Francophones, and Eurocrats existing alongside immigrants, this city incorporates all walks of life from all eras in time. From regal 19th century mansions and art-nouveau facades to medieval cathedrals and a café/bar scene that will keep you happy for years, Brussels' quality of life is enviable to everyone. Fly in a few days early and explore all this unique city has to offer.

Packages include Olivia assistance throughout.

Option 1: Brussels Two-Nights Pre-Cruise Stretcher (April 10 - 12, 2016)

Hotel dates are April 10 - 12, 2016

Your pre-cruise package includes:
• Two-night stay in a Standard Room at the Radisson Blu Royal in Brussels (CHECK IN: After 3PM on April 10)
• Breakfast on April 11 and April 12
• All hotel taxes and luggage porterage
• Half-day city Tour of Brussels on April 11
• Gay friendly, English-speaking guides
• Olivia staff assistance throughout
• Transfer to riverboat for embarkation on April 12, with luggage assistance (as part of your cruise fare)

Not included:
• Transfer from airport to hotel
• Tips to guides and drivers
• Meals, other than noted

Option 1 - Two Nights Brussels Pre-Cruise Package Price:
$389 based on double occupancy per person
$499 based on single occupancy per person

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Option 2: Brussels One-Night Pre-Cruise Stretcher (April 11 - 12, 2016)

Hotel dates are April 11 - 12, 2016

Your pre-cruise package includes:
• One-night stay in a Standard Room at the Radisson Blu Royal in Brussels (CHECK IN: After 3PM on April 11)
• Breakfast on April 12
• All hotel taxes and luggage porterage
• Half-day city Tour of Brussels on April 11
• Gay friendly, English-speaking guides
• Olivia staff assistance throughout
• Transfer to riverboat for embarkation on April 12, with luggage assistance (as part of your cruise fare)

Not included:
• Transfer from airport to hotel
• Tips to guides and drivers
• Meals, other than noted

Option 2 - One Night Brussels Pre-Cruise Package Price:
$259 based on double occupancy per person
$329 based on single occupancy per person

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If you book the two-night package, it will include everything mentioned below PLUS an additional hotel night on April 10 to rest or explore before the half-day tour begins on April 11, and an additional breakfast on April 11.

The morning of April 11, enjoy a local café before heading out on your included afternoon tour. This afternoon we enjoy a half- day tour of historic Brussels, the capital of Flanders, Belgium and Europe, a francophone enclave in the Flemish northern part of Belgium. The Lower Town is centered around the magnificent Grand Place and still follows a vaguely medieval form with its narrow, atmospheric streets. The Grand Place itself, a wide-open cobble- stoned medieval square of elegant guild houses, is one of Brussels' few set-piece attractions with the Town Hall as its landmark building; its spire will be your point of reference as you weave through the Lower Town streets. The daily business of Brussels takes place here, in the many local bars and cafés whose character and quality are the stuff of legends. South, amid the tourist shops in rue de l'Etuve, is the statue of a naked little boy, a perfect representative of the irreverent Belgian humor. The unique Brussels icon has been amusing visitors since 1619. Brussels, the capital of 500 million Europeans, is waiting to share its treasures with you. On the morning of April 12, enjoy a leisurely breakfast and free time before your included transfer to the ship in the early afternoon.

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel, Brussels
Radisson Blu is a luxurious hotel with a glass dome which is located in the heart of Brussels, a 5-minute walk from Grand Place, the Rue Neuve shopping area and Brussels Central Station. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel. It includes a 2 Michelin-star restaurant and a brasserie serving Belgian and seasonal cuisine.

Radisson Blu Royal Hotel offers rooms and suites with high-quality amenities, a flat-screen TV, minibar, safety box and coffee/tea facilities. All rooms and suites are designed in four innovative styles: the brand new Urban Style, New York Mansion, Maritime and At Home– all carefully designed with the traveller in mind.

Post-Cruise Vacation Stretcher Packages – Amsterdam, The Netherlands

A city that remains timeless, Amsterdam continues to amaze visitors and locals every day. Like a Golden Age painting, the sunlight filters through tree-lined canals, reflecting off intricate buildings and homes, leaving you fulfilled in a way you've never known. You can't walk a mile without bumping into a masterpiece, such as the Van Gogh Museum or the Rijksmuseum. 99 out of 100 people who live here own a bicycle, and the other 1% walk everywhere. The restaurants are inviting and delicious, letting you linger with friendly conversation over candlelight. You never know what you'll find: a hidden garden, a shop selling velvet ribbon, a jenever (Dutch gin) distillery, an old monastery-turned-classical-music-venue. Wherever you end up, it's probably by a canal. And a café. Extend your vacation to take in the incredible sights, sounds and smells of this enchanting city.

Packages include Olivia assistance throughout.

Option 3: Amsterdam Three-Nights Post-Cruise Stretcher (April 19 - 22, 2016)

Hotel dates are April 19 - 22, 2016

Your post-cruise package includes:
• Three-night stay in an Executive City View Room at the Doubletree by Hilton Amsterdam Hotel
• Check-in on April 19 is at 3 pm and check-out on April 22 is at 1 pm
• Full breakfast on April 20, 21 and 22
• All taxes and luggage porterage
• Full day tour including Keukenhof Gardens visit and Red Light District walking tour on April 19
• Walking tour of Jordaan, Homo Monument and VIP entrance to Anne Frank House on April 20
• Luggage transfer from ship to hotel on April 19
• Gay friendly, English-speaking guides
• Olivia staff assistance throughout
* Please note that this stretcher involves walking long distances over cobblestones and uneven surfaces

Not included:
• Transfer from hotel to airport on April 22
• Tips to guides and drivers
• Meals, other than noted

Option 3 - Three Nights Amsterdam Post-Cruise Package Price:
$969 based on double occupancy per person
$1529 based on single occupancy per person

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Option 4: Amsterdam Two-Nights Post-Cruise Stretcher (April 19 - 21, 2016)

Hotel dates are April 19 - 21, 2016

Your post-cruise package includes:
• Two-night stay in an Executive City View Room at the Doubletree by Hilton Amsterdam Hotel
• Check-in on April 19 is at 3 pm and check-out on April 21 is at 1 pm
• Full breakfast on April 20 and 21
• All taxes and luggage porterage
• Full-day tour including Keukenhof Gardens visit and Red Light District walking tour on April 19
• Walking tour of Jordaan, Homo Monument and VIP entrance to Anne Frank House on April 20
• Luggage transfer from ship to hotel on April 19
• Gay friendly, English-speaking guides
• Olivia staff assistance throughout
* Please note that this stretcher involves walking long distances over cobblestones and uneven surfaces

Not included:
• Transfer from hotel to airport on April 21
• Tips to guides and drivers
• Meals, other than noted

Option 4 - Two Nights Amsterdam Post-Cruise Package Price:
$729 based on double occupancy per person
$1119 based on single occupancy per person

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April 19, 2016 - Keukenhof Gardens & Bulbfields
We will disembark the ship to begin our full-day tour starting with a visit to Keukenhof Gardens. When you think of the Netherlands, Dutch tulips are likely among the first things to come to mind. Keukenhof is the world's foremost annual tulip exhibition, where more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths fill over 32 hectares of gardens with color and fragrance. Nearby, we will drive through the bulbfields where the acres of bulbs are grown and the fields are like a magic carpet of color. Lunch on own.

April 19, 2016 - Tour of Old Town and Red Light District
We will walk through some of the oldest neighborhoods in the city, with a special visit to the famous Red Light District. Along the way, we will learn about the unique architecture of this city, exploring its tree-lined canals, admiring its 17th century homes and discovering its rich history. Once we reach the Red Light District, we won't just be walking past the windows, but will enjoy a behind-the-scenes look into the oldest profession in the world. We will get the inside scoop on the economics, politics and working conditions and will even have a chance to experience what it feels like to sit "in the window." The tour will continue back to the hotel through the old town making a stop at Café 't Mandje, recognized as the first gay bar in the Netherlands and one of the first in the world, founded by lesbian Bet van Beeren in 1927.

April 20, 2016 - Anne Frank, Jordaan & Homo Monument
We will set out on a walking tour of the Jordaan. This picturesque neighborhood is filled with antique shops and historical treasures. We will make a brief stop at the Begijnhof, a peaceful hidden courtyard within the bustling city center, which served as home for widows and unmarried women for centuries. Continuing on, we will skip the line and enter the VIP entrance to the Anne Frank House, where Anne Frank was hiding during the German occupation. Finally, we will admire the Homo Monument, the first gay monument in the world, and the focal point of Amsterdam's gay pride celebrations. You may choose to walk back to the hotel with the group, or stay and enjoy lunch in one of the area's restaurants and a leisurely walk back on your own.

The afternoon is at your leisure to enjoy Amsterdam's many other attractions like the Rijks Museum or the Van Gogh Museum, or simply enjoy a leisurely lunch in a canal-side café.

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Amsterdam Centraal Station
DoubleTree by Hilton Amsterdam Centraal Station combines elegant modern rooms, business facilities with the latest A/V technology, a fitness centre and an ideal location overlooking the River IJ and city centre. It is next to Amsterdam Central Railway Station and features the SkyLounge Amsterdam with scenic city views.

Our Executive City View Rooms feature floor to ceiling windows with views over the historic city center, complimentary breakfast and late check-out at 1 pm. Watch a movie on the Apple iMac TV, stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi and refresh in the elegant bathroom.

Space is limited. Deadline to sign up is October 9, 2015 or until sold out!