Legacy Genealogy Cruise 2008
16 July 2008 - 28 July 2008
Cruise Historic Europe and Have Fun Learning Legacy from the Experts
Come with us on a 12 Day cruise of the Baltic Capitals on the luxurious Norwegian Cruise Lines Jewel Ship. This cruise starts in London England and then goes to Copenhagen Denmark, Warnemuende Berlin, St. Petersburg Russia, Helsinki Finland, Tallinn Estonia, Stockholm Sweden and then back to London England.
If you are interested please send an email to aaworldwidetravel@comcast.net
Overview
Sailing Itinerary
Cruise Pricing
Frequently Asked Questions
Legacy Classes - Schedule & Descriptions
Christy our Legacy Cruise Coordinator
Order Form
Overview
Don't just take a vacation. Take a Vacation that's more fun!
Experience Europe the way you've always dreamed.
Discover the lands of kings and tsars all the way up to the Vikings. An area rich in folklore and fairy tales, you'll be transported back to the time of the original oceangoing explorers. Naturally, there are ancient cities, castles, museums and cobblestone streets at every turn. But, to the trained eye, that patisserie on the corner is to die for. And the boutiques down the street are waiting to be discovered.
On the days we are at sea attend the Legacy Family Tree genealogy classes and learn the real secrets to becoming an expert with Legacy and improving the way you do your research. Go home with the knowledge and tools you need to be more successful than you ever thought possible. You will be learning directly from the experts.Enjoy exclusive Freestyle Cruising; it's about dining your way. Norwegian has as many as 13 restaurants on board. So take your pick, you could dine in a different restaurant every night of your cruise. Just let your palate be your guide.
Ship: Norwegian Jewel
Embarkation port:
London (Dover)
Embarkation: Jul 16, 2008
Disembarkation port:
London (Dover)
Disembarkation: Jul 28, 2008
Ports of call:
London (Dover); Copenhagen; Berlin (Warnemuende); St. Petersburg;
Helsinki; Tallinn; Stockholm
Here is a map showing the ports you will visit:
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London (Dover) England |
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Copenhagen Denmark |
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Berlin (Warnemuende) Germany |
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St. Petersburg Russia |
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St. Petersburg Russia |
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Helsinki Finland |
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Tallinn Estonia |
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Stockholm Sweden |
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London England
Home to the White Cliffs of Dover and the
gateway to London. Tour
London's West End, Oxford street, Trafalgar Square and
Westminster Abbey. Travel north to
Windsor Castle and the River Thames.
Copenhagen Denmark
Warnemuende Berlin Germany
Located in north-east Germany, Warnemunde is one of the most
popular resorts on the Baltic Sea. Cozy pubs, trendy shops and
its sandy beach make this former fisherman’s village a hot
spot for tourists of all types. Make sure you experience the
view from the famous lighthouse built in 1897.
Berlin, the new 'old German' capital, has seen incredible
changes since the fall of the wall and reunification. This is
an opportunity to see some of the city's fascinating sights
and to experience the turbulent history of this impressive
European capital. The day will be long, but at the end, you
will know it was worth it. Upon arrival in Berlin, your guide
will walk you to your coach. From this point, you will begin
your coach tour through the highlights of the capital, which
include photo stops at the Brandenburg Gate - Berlin's most
poignant symbol - and Checkpoint Charlie, the famous border
crossing point. You will also see the famous East Side
Gallery - the last remnants of the wall, and the War Memorial
for the victims of war and dictatorship. Of course you won't
miss the Tempelhof Airlift Memorial, where the names of the
pilots who died during the Airlift are on display. Lunch will
be served at a deluxe hotel in the center of Berlin. Another
highlight will be the Schoeneberg Town Hall, where John F.
Kennedy made his famous 'Ich bin ein Berliner' speech.
Continue for an inside visit of the Allied Museum, which
focuses on the Allied occupation of Berlin from 1945 until
1994. Some of the highlights include details of the historic
Berlin Airlift, the original sentry box from Checkpoint
Charlie, and a border watchtower. Before returning to the
train, you will have a chance to sample the wonderful
atmosphere on the famous Kurfurstendamm, where you can just
stroll or do some shopping. Return to your ship with a new
understanding of this amazing city.
St. Petersburg Russia
Considered the cultural heart of modern day Russia, St
Petersburg combines its fascinating Russian heritage with a
distinctly European outlook. Often referred to as an open-air
museum, there are literally hundreds of museums, palaces,
churches for you to explore. Come and experience the cultural
center of modern day Russia for yourself.
Helsinki Finland
Finland’s capital is beautiful and compact and
ideal for seeing on foot. In the immediate vicinity of Senate
and Market Squares – the heart of Helsinki – you’ll find the
National Library, the Sofiankatu Museum Street, Esplanade Park
and some of Northern Europe’s best shopping. Explore this city
of the future whose colorful past is evident everywhere.
Tallinn Estonia
This capital city of Estonia is located in the north-eastern
part of the Baltic Sea region. It is a city rich with history
and culture molded by both eastern and western influences.
From the medieval period and tsarist times, to the legacy left
by Soviet rule, there is no shortage of fascinating things to
see and do during your time in Tallinn.
Stockholm Sweden
Looking
for fun? On board, you can go bowling or to the spa. Try out
the bungee trampoline or yoga. Karaoke or kick-boxing. Or go
swimming, spinning, shopping or jogging. Off the ship, try our
hiking, biking, diving, snorkeling, surfing, golfing, touring
and partying Shore Excursions.
One of you wants a little glamour and you-know-who wants to
wear khakis. Can this relationship be saved? No problem.
Thanks to our policy of, well, no formal policy, you can be
elegant one night and casual the next. It's called resort
casual and it's a lot more comfortable than wearing a tuxedo.
With traditional cruising, getting off the ship can be a lot
of "hurry up and wait." Not with NCL. We thought that maybe
sleeping in and having a quiet breakfast or a quick workout
might be a better alternative. So we say, relax any way you
like, until it's really time to go.
Cruise Pricing
Prices begin at US $2048.40 per person, double occupancy, port charges, taxes and Legacy classes included in this price for inside cabin.
Port charges, taxes and Legacy classes included in all prices. Each year we have sold out of all our rooms. When we have sold out our booked rooms the rate will be a lot higher if any are available, so take advantage of these low rates while they last! Last year we sold out of all 100 booked cabins very quickly. The rates are for the cruise only. Air and ground transportation to and from the cruise are additional. Optional pre-cruise or post-cruise hotel packages are available.
Hurry and book your room today while they last.
Our
previous
cruises have all sold out quickly.
CLICK HERE TO SECURELY BOOK YOUR CRUISE
(Note: Prices include all port charges and taxes and Legacy classes.)
Legacy Classes - Schedule & Descriptions
On days while we are at sea we will be teaching classes on Legacy Family Tree. The classes are taught by the experts who know Legacy inside and out, they will be teaching you the right way of doing things that could save you hundreds of hours of work and make things a lot more enjoyable. Classes will teach you many of the powerful features of Legacy that will really help you advance your genealogical research. You will learn a lot and have a great time doing it.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
| 10:00-10:15 | Introductions | |
| 10:15-11:15 |
Foundation for Success: Timelines. Learn how to
research more effectively by building and analyzing your
ancestor’s timeline. This class will teach how to easily
create a timeline, analyze it for missing clues,
automatically embed historical events, and use other tools
and software to gain other perspectives of the family’s
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| 11:15-12:15 |
Finding the right records to search. (DearMYRTLE,
instructor). Genealogy researchers are most likely
familiar with the court system and vital records offices
in their own localities, but rules vary from place to
place. Diversity among record collections is further
complicated by the passage of time, the requirements of
the governing body and definitions of words at the time
the record was created. |
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| 2:00-3:00 | Getting it right the first time: guide to proper data entry methods. Learn the golden rules of data entry including consistency techniques for entering names, dates, and locations. |
Sunday, July 20, 2008
| 10:00-11:00 |
Legacy: Just for Beginners. Learn the very basics
of using Legacy for your genealogy. Learn how Legacy can
help guide your research. Questions/answers. |
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| 11:00-12:00 |
Citing Sources: Leave a big audit trail. DearMYRTLE, instructor). DearMYRTLE explores critical
thinking processes when citing sources of information
that may or may not provide evidence to prove lineage
assumptions. |
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| 1:30-2:30 | Sources made simple, standard, and powerful using Legacy 7's new Source Writer. Learn how to easily enter your sources using industry standards. No expertise required. |
Saturday, July 26, 2008
| 10:00-11:00 |
Blogs & Podcasts. (DearMYRTLE, instructor).
Visit with DearMYRTLE to discover how genealogists
may to use these new communication tools for
obtaining how-to info, preserving family history,
or documenting society events. |
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| 11:00-12:00 |
Reporting w/Legacy: Sharing Info Electronically.
Learn how to create, share, and even publish your
information via email, CD/DVD, and the Internet. |
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| 1:30-2:30 |
Picturing your Legacy: a guide to using and organizing
photos. Learn the “before-digitizing-your-pictures”
rules, the ins/outs to using pictures in Legacy, and
organizing your digital photo collections. |
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| 2:30-3:30 | Powerful searching and tagging techniques. Learn how to quickly and easily find and retrieve anything in your family file. |
Sunday, July 27, 2008
| 10:00-11:00 |
Finding digital items in the Family History Library Catalog
(DearMYRTLE, instructor). You’ve read about plans to scan and
index nearly 3 million rolls of microfilm from the Family
History Library, including records from over 80 countries
throughout the world. DearMYRTLE explains how to access
digital and microfilm records using the online FHLCatalog. |
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| 11:00-12:30 | Potpourri - Q/A with the Legacy developers. This is your chance to “interrogate” the Legacy development team. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. I'm single and want to go on the cruise?
A. No problem, just let us know as we have others just like
you and we can assign you to others (same gender) to share a
room with. This is a great way to meet new friends.
Q. What is the travel insurance and do I need it?
A. I don't usually get it but I'm a risk taker. If you
are concerned that your health could cause you to miss the
cruise then we highly recommend it. Call or email
Christy for pricing (contact info is below).
Q. Tell me about Norwegian's Jewel cruise ship?
A. You can take a virtual tour of the Jewel at Norwegians web
site.
Click here
Q. What's the most fun thing to do?
A. That's up to you. You can do as little or as much as you
like. On Norwegian, they make sure their ships have everyone's
kind of fun. It's what makes their fleet of floating
resorts such popular vacation destinations.
Q. What can we do when we reach each port?
A. You name it and it's probably available. Activities
that make the whole trip worth it. Great shore
excursions are available from Norwegian's site.
Q.
You keep seeing Freestyle Cruising and you don't know exactly
what it is, right?
A. That's because Norwegian is the only cruise line that
offers anything like it. Let's start with the fact that there
are no fixed dining times. And you never have to eat in the
same restaurant twice. Really. We won't ask you to sit with
strangers like on other cruise lines. And, you only have to
dress up if you want to. We've created that kind of freedom
throughout the ship with a ton of fun things to do, or not do.
It's NCL's Freestyle Cruising. No other cruise line
offers 13 different restaurants on board a single ship. Heck,
no other cruise line even comes close. Steak, sushi,
Teppanyaki, tapas, French, Mediterranean, Asian Fusion,
Italian, Tex-Mex, buffets, pizza. Your choices are endless.
Our Legacy Cruise Coordinator
Christy of AA Worldwide Travel is handling all of the details.
Her contact information is Christy of AA Worldwide Travel at 1-888-505-6997 or send her an e-mail at aaworldwidetravel@comcast.net
If you have questions don't hesitate to ask her as she will have the answers for you.
Order Form
CLICK HERE TO SECURELY BOOK YOUR CRUISE
Check out our last Legacy Genealogy Cruise
If you would like to hear all about our first Legacy Genealogy Cruise in 2004 and see some of the fun pictures then click here. In 2005 we went on an Eastern Caribbean cruise and in 2006 cruised to Alaska and then in 2007 enjoyed a 12 day Hawaiian cruise.
