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Bringing women together... Trips Calendar
2010 Vacations
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Jul 20 - Jul 27, 2010: Provence to Burgundy Riverboat Cruise
Oct 3 - Oct 10, 2010: Cruising the Greek Isles & Turkish Coast
Oct 13 - Oct 17, 2010: Palm Springs Spa Escape
Oct 15 - Oct 22, 2010: African Safari Adventure, WAIT LIST ONLY!
Oct 16 - Oct 23, 2010: Columbus Isle Resort
Oct 30 - Nov 6, 2010: Caribbean Sun Cruise
2011 Vacations
Jan 22 - Jan 29, 2011: Costa Rica Cruise
Mar 26 - Apr 2, 2011: NEW! Mexican Riviera Cruise
Apr 16 - Apr 23, 2011: NEW! Amsterdam Tulips Riverboat Cruise
May 7 - May 14, 2011: NEW! Punta Cana Paradise Resort
May 15 - May 22, 2011: NEW! Alaska Adventure
Jun 24 - Jul 5, 2011: NEW! Discover China
Jul 2 - Jul 9, 2011: NEW! Barcelona to Rome Cruise
Aug 17 - Aug 24, 2011: NEW! Romantic Danube Riverboat Cruise
Mexican Riviera Cruise
March 26 - April 2, 2011
Grab your flip-flops and your sarong, and hop onboard our Mexican Riviera Cruise!
Your Experience
Bathed in sunshine and warm ocean air and blessed with lively markets, delicious cuisine, and the ladies of Olivia, the Mexican Riviera is part siesta, part fiesta, and a whole lot of fun. Set sail from San Diego to the fun-in-the-sun capital of Cabo, where you can explore with your new Olivia friends. Relax on the beach or visit the local market in Mazatlan, then get ready for Mexico’s premier gay and lesbian destination: Puerto Vallarta.
Whether you visit the hillside villages of the Sierra Madres or photograph “Los Arcos,” the dramatic rock formation at the meeting place of the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Cortez, Olivia’s Mexican Riviera vacation is sure to please!
Your Activities
Experience the underwater world of spotted eagle rays, angelfish, and turtles, relax on the beach or stroll through bustling markets. Snorkel, take an ATV excursion, swim with the dolphins or try ziplining in the company of the ladies of Olivia. Onboard, participate in activities such as Olivia Idol, the Oldywed/Newlywed game, dance lessons, or bingo, then meet up with new friends for a drink, to dance the night away at Club O, or to give lady luck a run for her money at the casino. And of course, each evening you’ll be treated to the best in lesbian entertainment, from comics to musicians and more! Whatever you do, the ladies of Olivia will make this vacation unforgettable!
Your Ship
We're traveling in style onboard Holland America's vista-class ship, the ms Oosterdam.
Step onboard for an amazing experience in relaxed cruising. The ms Oosterdam is built with your comfort and pleasure in mind, with details such as string quartet serenades and a plush two-deck Show Lounge where you’ll take in great evening entertainment. This ship will truly become your favorite “home away from home”.
The ms Oosterdam boasts a casino, multiple bars, a café, a dance club, an internet center, a library, a relaxing full-service spa, Holland America’s fine dining Vista Dining Room boasting four-course meals and extensive sea vistas, a Lido deck buffet, The Pinnacle Grill gourmet specialty restaurant, a poolside snack bar, two pools, multiple Jacuzzis, a show lounge, a movie theater, a full wraparound teak promenade deck with padded deck chairs, and so much more. Holland America’s well-appointed staterooms and suites are larger than those of most other lines, affording you more room to relax.
The ms Oosterdam is not only known for its comfortable yet elegant atmosphere, but also embraces the latest environmental technologies such as the use of a diesel-electric power plant for optimal energy efficiency.
Welcome aboard for a fantastic journey!
Itinerary
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San Diego, CA
Have a wild time at the zoo or Sea World, spend the day at Balboa Park (the city's cultural center), visit the beautiful Coronado Island, check out the Gaslamp District or enjoy San Diego's LGBT haven, Hillcrest. This is a great time to enjoy San Diego’s amazing weather, do a little shopping, tour the town, or relax on the beach.
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At Sea
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At Sea
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Puerto Vallarta
Welcome to Mexico’s lesbian and gay paradise! Filled with lovely architecture, cobblestone streets and white stucco buildings crowned by red-tiled roofs, Puerto Vallarta is sure to charm you. Whether you visit the famous “blue chairs” resort, or stroll through Viejo Vallarta—the quaint Old Town filled with an enticing mix of red-tiled buildings, chic shops and bustling open markets—this will be a day to remember. No longer the well-kept secret of the artists, writers and Hollywood stars who first "discovered" it in the 1960s, "PV" (as it is affectionately known) still retains the essence of the quaint fishing village it once was. Nearby, the rugged canyons and jungles of the Sierra Madre provide a great opportunity for an excursion. ty will charm you.
8am - 9pm
Wed
Mazatlán
Stroll along miles of uninterrupted sandy beaches watching gentle rolling waves, enjoy a lunch of deliciously-prepared regional shrimp dishes in one of Mazatlán’s many restaurants, explore the town’s busy markets, or tour sleepy villages tucked into the Sierra Madre. Take a walking tour of the old city, kayak or shop; there’s something for everyone in Mazatlán.
8am - 5pm
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Cabo San Lucas
Cabo, a premier “fun-in-the-sun” destination, graces the tip of the Baja Peninsula, where the blue Pacific mingles with the Sea of Cortez in a whirl of watercolors. Waters teem with marlin, swordfish, sailfish, tuna and more. Feast your eyes on exquisite black coral, or take in the annual migration of the gray whale. Kayak, snorkel, or fish the day away.
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At Sea
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San Diego, CA
7am
Relax and rejuvenate with the women of Olivia at one of the top 10 resort spas in North America (according to Condé Nast Traveler).This elegant escape is truly a retreat for the mind and body. The private, spacious and gracefully-appointed Miramonte boasts an award-winning spa; two 18-hole Championship golf courses; three pools and Jacuzzis; and fresh, seasonal California cuisine. Whether your pleasure is tennis, golf, spa treatments, hot air ballooning or shopping, our Palm Springs Spa Escape is indeed “paradise found.”
Your Experience
This is relaxed luxury at its best. We have the entire resort to ourselves, so you will enjoy your elegant spa surroundings in the company of likeminded women. After a restful night’s sleep in the Miramonte’s signature dream bed, enjoy a complimentary breakfast while you ponder the beauty of the California desert and plan your day. Whether you enjoy a “spa day”, play some golf, or grab a book and settle in by the pool, you’ll be surprised at how fast the stress of the “outside world” melts away. What’s left? Pampering, laughter and new friends.
Your Activities
Join the women of Olivia for a dip in one of the three pools—perhaps the award-winning “Best Mountain View” pool?—book a hot-air balloon ride or work on your golf swing at a Rosie Jones Golf Day. Relax in a private cabana, or if you feel energetic, take a BravaBody fitness class with swimming legend Diana Nyad. Perhaps you’ll hop on the complimentary shuttle and explore the town’s unique shops or use your Olivia spa discount to indulge in a head-to-toe spa day. In the evening, enjoy a complimentary cocktail hour, and then take in a fantastic Olivia show. Best of all, when you're having this much fun, you can't help but make new friends.
Your Resort
Lavish bougainvillea-covered villas and grand archways welcome you to the Miramonte Spa and Resort’s romantic Mediterranean-inspired retreat. The Miramonte affords magnificent views of the majestic Santa Rosa Mountains, and we recommend that you take in this gorgeous vista from the award-winning pool. Rooms are gracefully appointed in the colors of the warm desert sun, and your personal Venetian style terrace or patio overlooks lush herb and citrus gardens. Marble baths, signature Desert Dream Beds, twice-daily maid service, high speed wireless Internet access, and an amazing array of spa treatments help make Miramonte one of the finest resorts in North America—Condé Nast Traveler considers it one of the top ten resort spas in North America. This resort is pure pleasure—it boasts an award-winning spa; two 18-hole Championship golf courses; three pools and Jacuzzis; and fresh, seasonal California cuisine.
Miramonte Resort & Spa
Lavish bougainvillea-covered villas and grand archways welcome you to the Miramonte Spa and Resort’s romantic Mediterranean-inspired retreat. The Miramonte affords magnificent views of the majestic Santa Rosa Mountains, and we recommend that you take in this gorgeous vista from their award-winning mountain-view pool. Rooms are gracefully-appointed in the colors of the warm desert sun, and your personal Venetian style terrace or patio overlooks lush herb and citrus gardens. Marble baths, signature Desert Dream Beds, twice-daily maid service, high speed wireless Internet access, and an amazing array of spa treatments help make Miramonte one of the finest resorts in North America—Condé Nast Traveler considers it one of the top ten resort spas in North America. This resort is pure pleasure—it boasts an award-winning spa; two 18-hole Championship golf courses; three pools and Jacuzzis; and fresh, seasonal California cuisine.
 
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- Presidential Suite
- The Presidential Suite grandly overlooks our signature pool and offers incredible vistas of both the San Jacinto and Santa Rosa Mountain ranges. A private balcony with sitting area allows you to take in one of the most incredible views of the California desert. An apartment-style private one-bedroom suite of approximately 1,078 square feet, this luxurious suite includes a sprawling living room with a full-size pull out sofa bed, floor-to-ceiling windows and a dining area that accommodates eight. The Presidential Suite includes all of the amenities as the Dolce Suites, plus a guest powder room, wet bar, Bose remote control stereo system and library. The master bedroom features a king bed, sitting area and dual telephone lines. The master bathroom offers a skylight, elevated Jacuzzi tub, separate bathroom and bidet, television and built-in closets. (Category:
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- Villa Suites
- For the ultimate luxury experience, we offer four highly-appointed Villa Suites. A private candle-lit entrance and terrace welcome you to a 725-square foot one-bedroom suite. The villas are beautifully decorated featuring a king bed and expansive separate living room with a full size pull out sofa and dining area. The built in entertainment system includes an oversized Flat screen Television and Bose® remote control stereo system. And of course you will enjoy all the amenities: estate crown molding, Mediterranean-inspired furniture, a Signature Desert Dream Bed, overstuffed comforters and pillows, dual marble topped vanities and bath, separate dressing area, refrigerated mini-bar, 42-inch flat-screen television, MP3 clock radio, safe, iron and board, hair dryer, coffee & tea maker, three telephones (two with data ports), and complimentary wireless Internet access. Additional features include a dramatic marble bathroom with oversized spa tub and walk-in shower. (Category: VILLA)
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- Dolce Suite
- Perfect for a romantic getaway or a spa weekend with a friend, these spacious junior suites are 550 square feet and have a separate living room area with second television, a full-size pull out sofa and feature all the amenities: estate crown molding, Mediterranean-inspired furniture, a Signature Desert Dream Bed, overstuffed comforters and pillows, dual marble-topped vanities and bath, separate dressing area, refrigerated mini-bar, 42-inch flat-screen television, MP3 clock radio, safe, iron and board, hair dryer, coffee & tea maker, three telephones (two with data ports), and complimentary wireless Internet access. Baths in the Dolce Suite have dual separate marble-slab vanities and sinks, as well as marble-tiled showers. All Dolce suites have a private oversized patio terrace or a balcony, with views of the citrus and olive groves and resort grounds. (Category: DOLCE)
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- Luxury Room
- These beautifully-decorated, spacious rooms feature a private patio with a table and two chairs where you can sit and enjoy the magnificent views of the Santa Rosa Mountains. There is a choice of one king or two queen beds. This room also features estate crown molding, Mediterranean-inspired furniture, a Signature Desert Dream Bed, overstuffed comforters and pillows, dual marble-topped vanities and bath, separate dressing area, stocked and refrigerated mini-bar, 42-inch flat-screen television, MP3 clock radio, safe, iron and board, hair dryer, coffee & tea maker, three telephones (two with data ports), and complimentary wireless Internet access. 450 sq feet. (Category: LUXURY)
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- Superior Room
- This is a delightful desert escape located on the second floor of the Miramonte’s Tuscan-inspired villas. Some rooms feature Venetian-style step-out balconies that afford a lovely view of the Santa Rosa Mountains or the citrus and rose gardens. With one king bed or two queen beds, the room features Miramonte’s signature amenities: estate crown molding, Mediterranean-inspired furniture, a Signature Desert Dream Bed, overstuffed comforter and pillows, marble-topped vanity and bath, refrigerated mini-bar, 42-inch flat-screen television, MP3 clock radio, safe, iron and board, hair dryer, coffee & tea maker, three telephones (two with data ports) and complimentary wireless Internet access. 300-425 sq ft. (Category: SUPERIOR)
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 Caribbean Halloween Cruise October 25 - November 1, 2009 Prices from $1,299 per person
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Roundtrip from Tampa, visiting Key West, Belize, Guatemala, and Cozumel, Mexico.
What a way to celebrate Halloween—on a trip with 1,250 lesbians! Get out your best pirate costume (or not) and hop aboard! Great Olivia music and comedy will keep you dancing and laughing, and our new itinerary with exciting ports is sure to please—we’re headed to Belize, Cozumel, Key West and Guatemala. We’ll even be in Key West for Fantasy Fest!
Your Experience
Get ready for fun in the sun with our exciting new itinerary as we cruise to Key West, Cozumel, Belize and Guatemala. Watch a dramatic sunset in Key West—there are only 4 evenings a year that cruise ships are permitted to stay past sunset, and we will be there for one! Cozumel is one of the world’s top diving destinations, and Belize is an eco-tourist’s paradise where sting rays glide over the world’s second-largest barrier reef. Whether you seek out ancient Mayan ruins or just relax by the pool, you’ll be surrounded by the fun, fantastic women of Olivia. Throughout the week, you’ll enjoy endless Olivia entertainment—from Olivia Idol to the Oldywed/Newlywed game, comedy performances and music.
Your Activities
Hang out with your Olivia friends, take in a music or comedy show, go dancing or sit by the pool and watch the wet and wacky pool games. Strut your stuff at Olivia Idol (or cheer on your friends). And singles, we’ve got dozens of activities just for you. In port, stroll the beach, explore the local markets or get adventurous on an excursion. Cozumel is one of the world’s top diving destinations, and Belize is an eco-tourist’s paradise where sting rays glide over the world’s second-largest barrier reef. Plus, we’ll have our own Olivia Halloween costume party. Welcome to the world of unlimited fun!
Your Ship
The ms Ryndam has a casual, comfortable atmosphere that will truly make it feel like your "home away from home". The dining rooms have extensive sea vistas, there are wide teak decks for strolling, and spacious staterooms—many with private verandahs—for relaxing. In fact, Holland America’s staterooms are larger than most. At the heart of the ms Ryndam, a spectacular glass sculpture climbs through the three-story atrium.
Vickie Shaw
Vickie Shaw returns to Olivia with her slow paced (she's southern), incredibly endearing, (she's southern), sharp, don't mess with her (she's southern!), comedy. Vickie doesn't have to go far from home for material - as a recovering SoB (Southern Baptist) and out lesbian mother, she's successfully raised two sons (one of whom is married and just gave her a "perfect baby granddaughter"), has a teenage daughter still living at home, and a "husbian" in Sgt. Patch. Yeah there's enough material there to fill a few hours. Vickie has performed in almost every State in the US, and had headlined in too many venues to list here but trust us, this girl's been around.
Julie Goldman
Julie Goldman deals with the art of stand-up like she's got nothing to lose. Goldman is a crackerjack stand-up comic whose romping pop style and perfect timing allow her to wrest the uproarious from the serious and send her audience careening toward side-splitting bliss. Call it feminist or lesbian humor if you want, but the great thing about Goldman is she transcends all those terms and shows us that we're all in this together. She is very now and an absolute must see.
After a succesful first season of THE BIG GAY SKETCH SHOW on LOGO—Julie is back in Season 2 better then ever. Catch her impeccable impersonations of Liza Minnelli, Kirstie Ally, Suze Orman, Ethel Mertz, and oh so many more anytime you want!
Catch Julie online at www.julie-goldman.com and her brand new comedy attack - JULIE GOLDMAN's OFFENSIVE WOMEN. Eve Ensler (Vagina Monologues and V DAY) has come on to co produce and after a sold out weekend in NYC The Offense will launch again this summer in NYC and LA.
Elvira Kurt
Elvira Kurt, voted Funniest Female Comic at the Canadian Comedy Awards, continues her modest quest for worldwide comedy domination with a hit series, "Elvira Kurt: Adventures in Comedy," on Canada's Comedy Network, not one but two specials on Comedy Central and the animated series "Reality Chick" on the Oxygen Network, for which she is the voice of the title character, an eight months pregnant feminist superhero.
As for film and theater, Elvira has performed in "The Vagina Monologues" and appears in a documentary appearing on HBO called, "We're Funny That Way." Her successful one-woman show "Viva Elvira!" debuted in Los Angeles and Toronto. As a Second City alumna, Elvira's training has served her well. Her Gemini nominated hourlong special, "Big Girl Now," also nabbed the Gold Award at the Worldfest International Film Festival. She's had stand out appearances on HBO, VH-1's "The List," Showtime, A&E, PBS, Lifetime, two CBC Comedy Specials, pilots for CBC and Second City and countless special and guest appearances, hosting and co-hosting on various benefits, comedy, awards and talk shows.
Not surprisingly, Elvira's universal appeal has also made her one of the hottest and most in-demand college acts in the country. She's been nominated as both U.S. College Comedian and Entertainer of the Year.
No slouch in the writing department, Elvira has contributed to the CBS pilot and HBO special for Ellen DeGeneres, written for Canada's No. 1 comedy show, "This Hour Has 22 Minutes," and all the Canadian award shows (film, television, music and of course, hockey) one of which was nominated for a Gemini for best writing. In her "Comics!" special, Elvira wrote a spoof called "I Love Ethel" in which Scott Thompson of "The Kids in the Hall" played Ethel to her Lucy. She's penned a lighthearted look at economics for the prestigious National Film Board of Canada ("Economix") and a Discovery Channel special, which she also hosted about women and the Internet ("Wired Women").
Vicci Martinez
Vicci Martinez, the 24-year-old Tacoma WA native, has been turning people on to her music since she was 14, when she started playing rooms she wasn’t old enough to be in. Even then, her music moved people. With dubious crowds looking on, Vicci stood firm, this little frame, and this pretty face, and a guitar that almost tipped her over. And then she’d sing. This huge, powerful, and beautiful voice that ripped through the room and made believers of them all.
Years later, not all that much has changed. The rooms are bigger, Vicci’s core following more devout, but she’s still breaking stereotypes and all expectations. Vicci has carved her niche in the musical echelon, and has done it her way. “The music business is a scary thing. Just like a currant, always moving, always changing, and if you don't flow with it, you drown, or you at least work a lot harder. I feel like we do our own thing. For the right reasons, music can be healing, bring smiles to your faces, or tears to your eyes.”
The Wau Wau Sisters
Wearing high heels and clutching cocktails, The Wau Wau Sisters, NYC's bravest and bawdiest burlesque duo, are, as The NY Times calls them "irreverent, sacrilegious, foul-mouthed and uninhibited."
The Wau Wau Sisters careen through a show full of surprises, teetering on the brink of a delicious disaster! Dirty songs and double entendres mix with irreverent circus routines and guilty pop culture pleasures as old-time variety gets a new twist with brilliant executions of "bad ideas," like their signature "audience participation costume changes."
Challenging the state of reverence and preciousness of the Cirque du Soleil aesthetic, the Wau Wau Sisters carve out a new niche for circus events—right in front of you, so close you can see the tear in their fishnets, the sinew of their muscles and the sweat on their skin.
Julie Wolf
Julie Wolf is a multi-instrumentalist and singer who, besides making music of her own, has established herself as a sensitive, eclectic, collaborative, first-call side player. She has toured and recorded with luminaries in the jazz, folk, funk and rock/pop worlds, including Ani DiFranco (4 1/2 years as DiFranco's keyboardist), Maceo Parker, Bruce Cockburn, Dar Williams, Catie Curtis, Kris Delmhorst, Laura Love, Wayne Horvitz, Robin Holcomb, and jazz singer Rhiannon, among others. She's brought her memorably simple, pure musicality to stages across the world, as well as to a growing number of critically acclaimed recordings.
Preceding the globe trotting touring and recording that has kept her busy for the last decade, Wolf had a seasoned jazz life, having been part of Seattle's jazz community for many years.
Celebrity Caribbean Cruise January 30 - February 6, 2010 Prices from $1,199 per person
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7 night Roundtrip cruise from San Juan, Puerto Rico and visiting St. Thomas, St. Kitts, Antigua, and St. Lucia
Olivia comedy and music will keep you dancing and laughing on this fantastic lesbian vacation! The best way to see St. Thomas, St. Kitts, Antigua, and St. Lucia is with 2,000 of your Olivia friends on this magical cruise. Hop onboard the exquisite, award-winning Celebrity Summit and set sail for more fun than you thought possible!
Your Experience
Get ready for fun in the sun! Whether you stroll the old cobblestone streets of San Juan, snorkel in turquoise waters, or visit Bluebeard’s castle, you’ll be surrounded by the fun, fantastic women of Olivia. Throughout the week, you’ll enjoy endless Olivia entertainment—from comedy performances to concerts.
Your Activities
Hang out with your Olivia friends, take in a music or comedy show, go dancing or sit by the pool and watch the wet and wacky pool games. In port, stroll pristine beaches, take a historical walking tour, dive, snorkel or shop. And singles, we’ve got dozens of activities just for you. Welcome to paradise!
Your Ship
Celebrity Summit will leave you feeling as if you've reached the pinnacle of large ship cruising. Large in size, yet intimately elegant, Celebrity Summit boasts amazing services and amenities. From a top-notch gourmet specialty restaurant, to a grand foyer reminiscent of a Venetian courtyard complete with marble floors and silk lanterns, the Summit’s refined ambiance and elegant accents welcome guests to a week of pure relaxation and play. The spa, encompassed in a 25,000 sq ft complex, boasts a thalassotherapy (warm salt water) pool available to all. The Conservatory is filled with fresh flowers, and Notes, the music library, has an archive of over 19,000 selections. The Words library will ensure your literary needs are filled, and the myriad of clubs—from Michael’s piano bar to the late-night disco—guarantee nights chock full of fun. The fitness center is well-equipped, with over 40 pieces of workout equipment, and sporty types will appreciate the regulation-sized basketball and tennis court; a pool with a reverse current, suitable for lap swimming; and a jogging track. If you are looking for fun wrapped in an unpretentious swath of elegance, the Summit will not disappoint!
But don’t just take our word for it; Celebrity Cruises celebrated its first-place ranking in the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler magazine's annual "Top Cruise Ships in the World" readers' poll this year, retaining Celebrity's position as the world's top-rated premium cruise line.
   
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