Spend the Christmas Holidays in the Mediterranean with Friendly Planet Travel

Mediterranean Highlights gives travelers an opportunity to enjoy the Christmas
holidays while sailing to the best Mediterranean ports for under $1,300
JENKINTOWN, Pa.--(Business Wire)--
If the idea of icy roads, frigid temperatures, and chapped lips doesn`t appeal
to you for the holiday season, take heart. For under $1,300, Friendly Planet
Travel can transport you to the temperate shores of the Mediterranean in high
style. Starting today, travelers can choose from two new cruises which sail to
the best ports in the western Mediterranean and both conclude with two free
bonus nights in Rome.

The Mediterranean Highlights program offers an exciting itinerary that
celebrates the cultural riches and natural beauty of the western Mediterranean,
with port calls in Italy, France, Spain, Tunisia, and Malta. On the Iberian
Coasts program, port calls include Italy, France, Morocco, Gibraltar, and Spain.
On both cruises, travelers will enjoy pampering aboard the M/V Louis Majesty as
they explore the historically rich ports-of-call. Mediterranean Highlights
features six days of cruising plus two bonus nights in Rome, starting at just
$1,299, while Iberian Coasts features eight days of cruising plus two bonus
nights in Rome, starting at just $1,399. See the Friendly Planet blog for more
information on prices, including discounted child rates and free cabin upgrades
for all passengers.

"We`re giving people the opportunity to take a holiday vacation with their
families this Christmas and New Year`s season, at prices that are unheard of for
these types of trips," says Peggy Goldman, President of Friendly Planet Travel.
"Our Mediterranean Highlights` maiden voyage embarks just before Christmas on
December 19. The itinerary is truly a living mosaic, where every port recalls
another magnificent era of castles and fortresses, ancient cultures, exotic art,
enticing food, music, and architectural grandeur. I can`t think of more
beautiful destinations I`d rather be with my loved ones during the holiday
season. Plus, our numerous other departure dates throughout 2010 make either of
these cruises the ideal holiday gift for your husband, your wife, your parents,
or yourself!"

The cruises embark from Genoa, Italy. At the conclusion of each cruise,
travelers fly to Rome for two additional days of exploration and relaxation. The
first departure of Mediterranean Highlights runs from Dec. 19 - Dec. 28, with
six additional departures throughout 2010. The first departure of Iberian Coasts
runs from Dec. 25 - Jan. 5, 2010, with four additional departures throughout
2010.

Both programs include roundtrip flights from New York; all meals aboard the
cruise; flights from Genoa to Rome; first class, centrally located hotel
accommodations in Rome; and group transfers. Other departure gateways are
available on request, and travelers are invited to call for rates. For more
information, please call Friendly Planet Travel at 800-555-5765, visit the
company`s Web site at www.FriendlyPlanetTravel.com, the blog at
http://friendlyplanettravel.com/blog, or contact Jackie Zima at 610-228-2138
(office), Jackie@GregoryFCA.com.

Press Contact:
Gregory FCA
Jackie Zima
Account Supervisor
P: 610-228-2138
Jackie@GregoryFCA.com
or
Company Contact:
Friendly Planet Travel
Peggy Goldman
President
P: 215-572-9594
PMGoldman@FriendlyPlanet.com

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