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NEWFOUNDLANDCIRCUMNAVIGATION
June 19 - 29, 2016
Volume 47 Spring 2016
THE NEWSLETTER FOR OUR ROM TRAVELLERS
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SPLENDOURS OF NORTHERN INDIA
February 13 - March 2, 2017
Ghat in Varanasi Photo: Courtesy of Neera Chopra
Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur Photo: Courtesy of Neera Chopra
Visit enchanting India with ROMtravel.
Pursue a journey through the northern part of this land of cultural plurality, with its rich history and traditions. See palaces, forts, temples, UNESCO world heritage sites, and bazaars. Experience exclusive-access tours.
Begin by exploring the 6th century Elephanta aves and Ccosmopol i tan Mumbai , and continue to the vibrant state of Rajasthan. Visit the beautiful lake city of Udaipur, the blue city of Jodhpur, and the state capital, Jaipur, with its Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar and Amber Fort. Enroute, in Ranakpur, visit the 15th century Jain temple with its extraordinary array of 1444 distinct pillars.
See the majestic Taj Mahal at sunrise and enjoy a short train
Cost: $10,780 (international flights not included)ROMtravel Coordinator: Neera Chopra [email protected] arrangements byTour East HolidaysSteve Hope 1.877.578.8888416.929.0888 ext. 2236 [email protected] Registration Number 1631281
journey to Orchha and Khajuraho to explore examples of medieval India and temples from the Chandela Dynasty. Next, fly to the holy city of Varanasi, take an insightful and spiritual journey on the River Ganges, explore its centuries old ghats and meander through its maze of alleyways. Ending with an exploration of New and Old Delhi, our days will b e e n r i c h e d b y e n g a g i n g conversations with scholars, local hosts, music, dance, and other delights of North India’s unique arts and culture.
Share this once in a life-time trip with like-minded fellow-travellers, appreciate luxurious comfort (5-star hotels), delectable cuisine and skilled guides. We are fortunate to be accompanied by Dr. Deepali Dewan, ROM Senior Curator, South Asian Art and Culture, Assistant Professor at University of Toronto, historian and published author, who will enhance our knowledge.
NORTHERN INDIAINFORMATION
MEETING
Thursday, April 14, 2016
5:30 at the ROMpm
Please RSVP toNeera Chopra
[email protected] leave a message at
416.586.8034
NEWFOUNDLANDCIRCUMNAVIGATION
June 19 - 29, 2016
Experience Newfoundland’s charm and geographic diversity from the decks of Adventure C a n a d a ’s s h i p , t h e O c e a n Endeavour, on a ten day cruise circumnavigating Newfoundland. Sailing from St. John’s we stop at three UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Red Bay, Labrador, site of a 16th century Basque whaling station; L’Anse Aux Meadows, featuring the only fully interpreted Viking se t t lement in North America; and spectacular Gros Morne National Park with its natural beauty and intriguing geology, one of the few places where the earth's mantle is pushed to the surface. Along the south coast we stop at an outport village to catch a glimpse of a vanishing way of life. At Miawpukek we will be welcomed at a settlement of the Mi’kmaw people. We also visit France with a stop at Saint-Pierre, France’s oldest overseas territory.
The ship provides a front row seat for watching magnificent icebergs, sea birds and whales. There will be many opportunities for learning with lectures and workshops led by expedition staff, including the ROM’s own Dr. Mark Engstrom. And, since Newfoundland is famous for its hospitality, days will be filled with delicious meals and evenings with k i t c h e n p a r t i e s f e a t u r i n g
unforgettable music and stories.Newfoundland has it all – history and culture, natural beauty and a warm welcome for visitors.
Cost: from $3,795 USD (dependent upon cabin selection. Airfare and discovery feenot included)ROMtravel Coordinator: Virginia Van [email protected] Travel arrangements by Adventure CanadaDavid Newland 1.800.363.7566, [email protected] registration Number: 04001400
ALLURING LAOS,CAMBODIA AND
VIETNAMNovember 5 - 21, 2016
Only a few seats remain for this fascinating journey to Indochina, a region strongly influenced by the cultures of both India and China.
At Luang Prabang experience the Asia of yesteryear with its Buddhist temples and monks clad in saffron robes. Angkor, the ancient capital of the Great Khmer Empire, is a site of immense archaeological significance with awe- insp i r ing , magni f icen t temples and ornate carvings. Vietnam, a country once associated with rich colonial history and the horror of war, is now recognized for its lush landscapes, friendly people and sumptuous cuisine. Vietnamese, Chinese and French influences have shaped Vietnam’s culture, language, gastronomy and architecture.
View the sunset over the Mekong River, discover the temples of Angkor Wat atop an elephant, prepare an authentic Vietnamese meal, craft a silk
lantern, don costumes for an imperial dinner at the Royal Theatre in Hue’s Citadel, sail among the spectacular limestone monoliths of Halong Bay.
In Hue, glimpse the imperial lifestyle at the Citadel, modelled on Beijing’s Forbidden City, or at the magnificent tombs of the Emperors of the Nguyen dynasty. Hanoi, the bustling capital of Vietnam, has lakes, parks and boulevards, reminiscent of the French Colonial influence; in its heart is the old quarter, a maze of winding streets with cafes and small shops.
Three unique countries, they are united by their Buddhist faith, their colonial past and their similar lifestyles. The cuisine is delectable with subtle differences between regions and the French influence ever present in the rich, strong coffee, delicious baguettes and pastries. Join Sara Irwin, past manager of the Asian Collections in the ROM’s Department of World Cultures, on this very special trip.
Francois, Newfoundland Photo: Dennis Minty, Adventure Canada
Siem Reap, CambodiaPhoto: Courtesy of Ann Dandy
Cost: $9,250 (does not include flights to and from Canada)ROMtravel Coordinator: Ann Dandy [email protected] arrangementsby Tour East Holidays Holly Tse 416.929.0888 x2228, [email protected] Registration Number 1631281
JAPAN: MEDIEVAL, MYSTERIOUSAND MODERN
March 25 - April 8, 2017Waiting List
Cost: $9,320 (internationalairfare not included)ROMtravel Coordinator: Eric Morrison [email protected] arrangements by Elite Orient ToursJun Hayashi 416.977.3026 [email protected] Ontario Registration Number 5000112
PALAZZI &PALLADIO IN
NORTHEAST ITALYMay 8 - 19, 2017
Visitors to Italy often travel directly from Florence to Venice and don’t see the wonderful sights in between. This t r ip , featur ing our knowledgeable Resource, Ken Bartlett, shows you treasures that so many people miss!
We see many beautiful p a l a z z i , i n c l u d i n g t h e Gonzaga family’s impressive Palazzo Ducale in Mantua, the Palazzo dei Diamante in Ferrara with its façade covered in marble “diamonds”, and the Palazzo dell’Archiginnasio of the University of Bologna, one of the oldest universities in Europe.
16th century, such as the Villa La Rotonda near Vicenza. It is an architectural icon epitomizing Palladian style, and if it looks familiar, that’s because it has been so widely copied.
In Padua, we will visit Giotto’s ground-breaking frescoes in the Scrovegni C h a p e l , a n d t h e o l d e s t surviving anatomy theatre in Europe, dating back to 1594. Ravenna is renowned for the splendid Byzantine mosaics in the Basilica di San Vitale and nearby mausoleum. We stroll the piazzas of romantic Verona. Bologna has not one, but two, leaning towers!
Even by h igh I t a l i an standards, this region is particularly known for its food, such as ragu, balsamic v i n e g a r , P a r m i g i a n o -Reggiano cheese, and wines including Valpolicella and prosecco, so we will be sure to taste as many of the local specialties as we can.
Brochure and full details will be available in May, 2016.
In Veneto, we discover the work of Andrea Palladio, p e r h a p s E u r o p e ’s m o s t influential architect. We visit villas that he designed in the
Castello Estense, Ferrara, Italy Photo: Courtesy of Wikipediaand Massimo Baraldi
Cost to be confirmed. ROMtravel Coordinator: Anne [email protected] arrangements by: Georgia Hardy ToursKathleen Hardy416.483.7533,[email protected] Registration Number: 2747543
NE ITALY INFORMATION MEETINGMonday, June 6, 2016, 6:00 pm at the ROM. Please RSVP
to Anne Lindsey 416.489.0251 [email protected]
DISCOVER A NEW GROUP OF FRIENDS IN THE ROYAL PATRONS
CIRCLE (RPC)Join a community of fellow travel enthusiasts while supporting your ROM! RPC Members find themselves at the heart of the Museum with e x c l u s i v e a c c e s s t o collections, curators and exhibitions at RPC events, which include behind the scenes tours and exhibition previews. RPC Members also e n j o y V I P p e r k s l i k e transferable ROM admission cards, which can be lent to friends, family, colleagues a n d c o - w o r k e r s f o r complimentary admission to the Museum. Collectively, RPC Members raise over 1.5 million dollars annually and by joining this community of supporters, you help bring the Museum's world-class content and expertise to a broader public.
Learn more by calling the RPC office at 416.586.5556,
or by [email protected] by visiting
http://www.rom.on.ca/en/rpc/home
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MIDDLE KINGDOM -THE ESSENCE
OF CHINASpring or Fall 2017
This is an amazing, classic journey through the Middle Kingdom. Highlights include nine UNESCO s i t e s s h o w c a s i n g t i m e l e s s treasures, vibrant ethnic cultures, unique architecture, breathtaking landscape, and haute cuisine t o p p e d b y s t a t e - o f - t h e - a r t entertainment – the true essence of China.
Admire majestic treasures in the Forbidden Palace and feel the ambience of the Summer Palace; conjure up the pleasures once enjoyed by the imperial families. Walk or ride the cable car up Mutianyu and take in panoramic views at the Great Wall; tour the Heavenly Temple, ride on a rickshaw to explore the hutongs and see the locals doing morning exercises in Beijing.
In Xian, visit the Terra Cotta Warriors and have lunch with the staff; afterwards see Qianling, the g randes t Tang mauso leums belonging to the only female Emperor of China, Wu Zetian.
Chengdu, the ancient capital of Sichuan, is famous for its fiery gastronomy. Here we have the unusual experience of pampering the pandas before venturing off to see the 233 foot high Leshan Giant Buddha. A high-speed train ride takes us to Chongqing and on to Dazu, where there are 50,000 carvings located in rock shrines or as rock reliefs, dating back to 650 CE and depicting Buddhist, Confucian and Taoist beliefs. Enjoy a four-day Yangtze cruise; admire the imposing Three Gorges.
Yunnan’s fertile valleys are strewn with 25 different ethnic
minority villages. Linger in Lijiang, home to the Naxi; their ancient rituals and Dongba culture are now believed to be a vanishing way of life.
Our l a s t s top wi l l be in cosmopolitan Hong Kong, always an intriguing place to explore. Here, where East meets West, is a unique blend of Chinese heritage and former colonial influences.
Dr. Chen Shen, ROM Senior Curator, will arrange our private access to the grounds of some of the UNESCO sites and also will arrange behind-the-scenes visits in Sichuan, Sanxingdui and Hong Kong museums.
Cost and arrangementsto be confirmed.Tour starts in Beijing and ends in Hong Kong.ROMtravel Coordinator: Marion Ho, [email protected]
Leshan Giant Buddha Photo: Courtesy of Doris Cheung
LOOKING
AHEAD
A trip to Peru and a return to Japan are being considered.
R O M t r a v e l w o u l d appreciate knowing where you want to travel. Pleasete l l us o f your d ream destinations.
W i t h t h e r e c e n t a n n o u n c e m e n t t h a t diplomatic relations with Iran will resume and as there is no longer a Canadian travel advisory for Iran, ROMtravel is considering travelling there in 2018 or 2019. Would anyone who might want to go to Iran (or elsewhere!) with ROMtravel please contact us at
[email protected] 416.586.8034
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