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Old May 4th, 2005, 02:33 PM
Ray Goldenberg
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Hi Everyone,

I received this press release from the Delta Queen Steamboat Company
and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my
news' postings, they are available on my web site.

Best regards,
Ray
LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL
800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905
http://www.lighthousetravel.com


TAKE YOUR FAMILY TO SEE AMERICA ON A RIVERVENTURE
And Children Under 18 Cruise Free

NEW ORLEANS, LA.
Give your family something that they will remember forever—a Family
Riverventure—as seen from the decks of an authentic steamboat. Take
them to see something that you treasure—America. Every bend in the
river is like a page in a book, with a different story to tell on each
page; come and read our river!

Tom Sawyer, Huck Finn and Becky Thatcher are names that bring to mind
exciting and fun-filled adventures. Whether kite flying on the river
or fixing a hot dog with all the trimmings at the Hot Dog Wagon after
a cool dip in the bathing pool, or a lively game of ping pong out on
the Sun Deck, families will discover many fun things to do together on
a Riverventures Vacation.

The Delta Queen Steamboat Company (a Delaware North Company) is
introducing new Family Riverventures during the summer months and
Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays aboard the grand American Queen
and the magnificent Mississippi Queen. With a choice of 3- to 11-night
American Riverventures, children, grandchildren and grandparents alike
will experience a unique adventure that Tom, Huck and Becky might have
envied.

Families will enjoy the excitement of our special theme days where
they can compete against each other and participate in lots of
fun-filled activities:
-- The New Orleans Mardi Gras will come to life as you create a hat or
mask to wear to our Mardi Gras festivities that evening and
participate in a traditional New Orleans "second-line dance."
--In the Good Old Summertime you'll enjoy a picnic lunch with
finger-licking food, lemonade, ice cream and all the trimmings—even
the ants.
--At our Steamboat Olympics you will compete against one another in
exciting events like sack races, egg tosses, pie eating contests and
more—even white wash a fence just like Tom and Huck did!

Families will even be able to create a Family Tree, and have the
chance to be part of an old-fashioned melodrama where you sigh for the
heroine, boo at the villain, and applaud for the hero.

Select family shore tours which offer adventures for the entire family
will be included in the price of the cruise, depending on itinerary
and length of cruise; some of these family shore adventures include:
--A Child's Day on the Plantation – Cajuns will share stories of their
unique life and culture, teach you the Cajun waltz and two-step with
live Cajun music; you'll discover what life was like for a child
More…

in the 1800s—do some chores: shelling corn, grinding coffee, washing
clothes on a washboard, play some old-fashioned games, talk to a
costumed interpreter, see a musket demonstration, and
imagine what it was like to grow up there before the Civil War.

--Mounds, Masks and Mansion – Visit the world of Native Americans at
the Grand Village of the Natchez, where you'll see a Natchez Indian
house and ceremonial mounds; your historian guide will lead you on a
journey of interactive discovery with South-eastern Indian masks,
Plains-style headdresses, red-clay face paint and much more. Then
visit Melrose and learn about the 1840s plantation culture; National
Park Service Rangers will guide you through the property, including a
furnished slave cabin. Complete a Junior Ranger booklet during the
course of the tour, and earn a badge and become a Junior Ranger (ages
6-12).

Special onboard adventures with trained counselors have been designed
for three unique age groups—the Pioneers (ages 5-8), the Adventurers
(ages 9-12) and the Explorers (ages 13-17). Young people will travel
on a journey of exploration with activities that are entertaining and
exciting.

Children and young people can enjoy television, card and board games,
art supplies, and books and magazines, and Big Brothers and Big
Sisters will supervise tours and off-vessel adventures. You'll even
spot costumed historical characters at some of the activities. A daily
newspaper will provide details of the adventures being offered—The
Pilot's Log for Pioneers and Adventurers, and The Explorer's Journal
for teens.

Pioneers and Adventurers can earn a Cub Pilot Certificate signed by
the Captain when they participate in special activities associated
with navigation of the steamboat.

Children's menus offer a selection of favorite foods as well as some
river specialties—did you know that fried chicken and chocolate
brownies originated on the riverboats? With plenty of hot dogs,
soft-serve ice cream and cookies and milk for all!

Along with all the memories of their Riverventures, families will take
home a complimentary family portrait and board game.

All of this, plus luxurious Victorian accommodations, three sumptuous
meals a day plus snacks and late night sweets, professional
entertainment with a different show each evening for the entire family
and the friendly service of an All-American crew.

Two-for-one fares are available on Family Riverventures vacations when
booked before June 30, 2005, with fares beginning at $398 per person
on a 3-night vacation. A family of three can travel for as little as
$573 per person for the adults and the child is free—a savings of 50%.
A family of four can purchase a stateroom for two adults at full fare
on a 3-night cruise at $795 per person and the second stateroom of
equal or lesser value is free for 2 children under 18. One or two
children under 18 travel free in the same stateroom in certain
categories. Call to check available dates for this savings, as space
for families is limited.

For reservations, contact your travel agent.
 




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