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Atlantis Summer Sale

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

See the Baltic and Mediterranean this summer and get $300 back!

Get Gay Travel is offering a $300 rebate per room* for any new reservations made before July 15, 2010 for the upcoming Copenhagen to Amsterdam Cruise, July 29-Aug. 8, and Athens to Barcelona Cruise, Aug. 24-Sept. 2.

Pair that with the following great deals from Atlantis Events and seeing Europe has never been cheaper!

 

Copenhagen to Amsterdam Cruise, July 29-Aug.8

Copenhagen to Camsterdam Pride Cruise Sale!

Fly for Free!  2-for-1 airfare to Europe.

Buy one flight at regular price and Atlantis will fly the second guest over for free**. Valid for all guests from the US, Canada, and Europe and for new reservations only.  Offer expires July 15, 2010.

There’s no better way to experience the best of Northern Europe as Atlantis sets sail on the stunning new Eurodam.  Sail from Copenhagen to Amsterdam, landing just in time for an overnight during the world’s largest pride celebration. Along the way, you’ll visit fascinating St. Petersburg (for 2 full days), Tallin, Helsinki, and Stockholm. It’s the best mix of high culture and great entertainment they’ve ever created!

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Athens to Barcelona Cruise, Aug. 24-Sept. 2

Athens to Barcelona Cruise Sale!

Cruise for Free!  Buy One Stateroom, Get One Free.

Atlantis is offering two staterooms for the price of one on the hottest cruise of the summer. Simply reserve any balcony stateroom (category AQ to 2B) and they’ll give you a second stateroom in the same category for absolutely free***. Space is limited, and this offer expires July 15, 2010.

Athens to Barcelona has it all – amazing ports, a brand new ship, and the best way to explore more of the Med than any other cruise. They’re sailing the new Celebrity Equinox to Tel Aviv (with a full overnight), Sicily, Naples, Rome, and the south of France before arriving in gay-friendly Barcelona.

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It’s easy, just contact us at Get Gay Travel and tell us you want to book the cruise and that’s it!  We will take care of the rest – all the arrangements for your cruise, flights, and any pre or post add on time.  So hurry, these offers are only good for a limited time!

 

* This offer is only valid for reservations made before July 15, 2010 for the Atlantis Copenhagen to Amsterdam and Athens to Barcelona cruises, and may be combined with the Atlantis airfare and stateroom promotions but not any other offers.  This offer is extended to Get Gay Travel clients only and is not available through the Atlantis Events reservations office.  $300 will be refunded to passengers approximately 2-3 weeks after the cruise’s end in the form of a check or pre-paid debit card.

**Fly for Free offer is valid for new reservations made between June 28 and July 15, 2010. Offer is for one (1) complimentary airfare to Copenhagen from any city in US, Canada, or Europe when purchased with another flight at regular published fares from Atlantis. Taxes and surcharges on both tickets must be paid by the travelers. Flight bookings must be made directly with Atlantis. Valid for reservations in categories H and higher only. May not be combined with any other offer or discount from Atlantis. May not be applied to existing reservations.

***Cruise for Free offer is valid for new reservations made between June 28 and July 15, 2010. Offer is one free stateroom for each stateroom purchased at full rate in categories AQ to 2B. “Free” stateroom will be in same category as original stateroom. May not be combined with any other special offer or discount. Port fees and gratuities must be paid on both rooms at regular rates. Currently booked guests may add one “free” room at no charge if they qualify. May not be combined with any other special offer or discounts from Atlantis. Offer may be withdrawn at any time and space is capacity controlled.

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First Person: Atlantis Baltic Cruise – St. Petersburg

Thursday, July 8th, 2010

From Russia with love…

There is no place on Earth quite like Russia.  It’s not Europe, it’s not Asia, it’s just…Russia.  St. Petersburg is a marvel, and is surely set to become one of the world’s top tourist destinations in the coming years once Russia makes it a bit easier to get in.  Getting a Russian tourist visa is complicated, but cruise ships make it as easily as humanly possible, allowing passengers to enter the country without a visa for up to 72 hours.  So for a little while longer, if you go on a cruise, you can say to your friends, “I’ve been to Russia and you haven’t!”

Many of the excursions offered through Atlantis include trips that take you outside St. Petersburg.  TAKE THOSE EXCURSIONS!  Otherwise, how will you ever see the Peterhof Palaces nestled magnificently on the Gulf of Finland?    It’s opulence with a capital “O” (as in “Oh my God, look at that palace):

But St. Petersburg is a treasure trove in itself, and an odd one at that.  From one block to the next you’ll find gray Soviet-era architecture and statues of Stalin:

And then come across the dazzling palaces brought to you by Catherine the Great’s European inferiority complex of the late 18th century:

No visit to St. Petersburg would be complete without a visit to the Hermitage Museum, one of the great museums of the world, easily standing shoulder to shoulder with the Louvre, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the British Museum.  In her quest to make her nation a great envy to the world, Catherine the Great sought out fine art from throughout the world and put it here:

You could spend days here.  You could spend weeks here.  You will only have a few hours, however, and though you’ll leave grasping for more, you won’t regret the time you’ve spent marveling at some of the world’s greatest treasures.

St. Petersburg is more than just museums and palaces, of course.  While we’d love to tell you to set out on foot and explore the city at will, that’s not really a possibility.  Cruise ship passengers are not allowed ashore without the guidance of a licensed tour operator and must remain with the guide at all times. (Remember, Russia has its own way of doing things.  Just follow their rules and you’ll have a great time.)  There are, however, walking and bus tours of the city available and private guided tours you can hire if you want a more intimate, on-the-ground experience with St. Petersburg.

Now for some gratuitous yet intriguing shots of St. Petersburg and the surrounding areas, including an oddly erotic gold fountain on the grounds of the Peterhof Palace:

Fascinating, right?  St. Petersburg is a unique city in a unique country and there’s no better way to experience it than in the company of a few thousand gay friends.  And if you’re looking to make new friends once you get back on the ship, at least you won’t struggle for conversation starters:  look out the window at the incredible, enigmatic city fading away in the background and compare notes.  We promise, you’ll have plenty.

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First Person: Atlantis Baltic Cruise – Tallinn

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Tallinn, Estonia…

…is the perfect little day trip city.  The town center butts right up against the harbor so you can walk off the ship and begin your sightseeing immediately, no need for a bus or taxi.

Tallinn is one of the oldest cities in the Baltic.  While modernizing at a rapid pace now (Tallinn has been called the Silicon Valley of the Baltic), the historic walled city – called Old Town and divided into Upper and Lower – has been named as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  All its Medieval quaintness has been gloriously preserved.  If Walt Disney had been a city planner, his creation would have looked a lot like Tallinn.

Start in Upper Old Town and walk up to the lookout point at Dome Hill for a spectacular view:

Wander through the ancient alleyways…

Marvel at one of the most elaborate Russian Orthodox cathedrals ever constructed:

Maybe catch an impromptu archery demonstration from an Estonian who fancies himself to be Robin Hood:

And then meander down to Lower Old Town and have lunch at a café in the town square:

Or let a serving wench bring the food to you…

And after a day of sight-seeing, you’ll take your cobblestone-wearied feet back to the ship, thoroughly charmed, wondering how a place you’d never even heard of before could be now be one of your favorite places.  Tallinn, Estonia: who knew?

Stay tuned as we conclude our First Person Baltic tour with a look at our favorite icy temptress: St. Petersburg, Russia.

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