SeaDream Yacht Club – Special Ensemble Travel Sailing on January 17, 2010.

Goldring Travel, as a member of Ensemble Travel Group, is offering a special sailing on SeaDream Yacht Club:  The Jewels of the Caribbean a seven night yachting adventure. The cruise departs on January 17, 2010 from Charlotte, Amalie, St. Thomas to San Juan, Puerto Rico aboard SeaDream Yacht Club’s SeaDream II. 

During the voyage, guest expert Susan Jacques will share her in-depth knowledge of gemology with Jewels of the Caribbean guests through a series of onboard lectures and a complimentary Ensemble Inspired Journeys event ashore, featuring hands-on demonstrations of local artisans designing unique jewelry with native materials. Jacques received a fellowship from the Gemological Society of Great Britain, where she was awarded the Raynor Diploma prize as the outstanding student worldwide. In 1994, she was appointed president and CEO of Borsheims® Fine Jewelry & Gifts by Warren Buffett, chairman of the board of its parent company, Berkshire Hathaway. Jacques continues to nurture her keen interest in rare and unusual gemstones developed at GIA through product journeys around the world.

There will, of course, be a private beach barbeque and, if you like, personal turn-down service on one’s very own Balinese Dream Bed for guests wanting to sleep on deck under the stars.

Ports of call for the January 2010 departure include Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas; Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands; Gustavia, St. Barthelemy; Charleston, Nevis; Little Bay, Montserrat; Marigot, St. Martin; Jost Van Dyke, British Virgin Islands; and San Juan, Puerto Rico. Many of the land activities are focused on water sports and the spectacular natural scenery including volcanic rock formations in Virgin Gorda and Little Bay and the rain forests in Charlestown.

Other inspired highlights include a $100 per stateroom credit in the SeaDream spa, specially planned farewell dinner, and watersports via the SeaDream Marina. Clients booking Jewels of the Caribbean will also enjoy the personal services of a seasoned cruise host from Ensemble Travel Group throughout the sailing experience.

Prices start at $3,299 per person, double occupancy. For more information about Jewels of the Caribbean and other exciting vacation options, call (877) 2GO-LUXURY or email me at eric@goldringtravel.com.