R Family Vacations

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Exquisite suites and staterooms have been meticulously designed for spaciousness, style, adaptability and comfort. From the luxurious surroundings of our three-room Owner's Suites to the charm and value of our Inside Staterooms, no detail has been overlooked. Each stateroom has cherry-wood detailing, TV, refrigerator, safe, duvet and an oversized bathroom with shower. Guests can choose staterooms or suites with a private balcony, floor-to-ceiling windows or picture windows. Many of the staterooms are interconnected so families can enjoy togetherness as well as privacy.

Your sneak preview to the Star's restaurants.

Aboard the Norwegian Star you'll discover NCL has rolled out the red carpet for its guests. This is Freestyle Cruising™ at its finest. NCL has created a dining atmosphere that's as free-spirited as the islands and cities we will visit. Not only will you be able to select from 10 spectacular restaurants with cuisine choices from all around the world, you'll also have the freedom to dine whenever you want. You are welcome to come early and stay late because the Star's dining hours extend from 5:30 'til midnight. For casual dining, the Norwegian Star features 24-hour room service plus two cafes that offer savory choices around the clock.

Norwegian Star's roster of 10 restaurants has a very international flavor. No other cruise line has more dining choices. From the French elegance of Le Bistro to the exotic Asian allure of Ginza, the Star will treat you to a world of culinary options. The Star will also be premiering Cagney's Steak House. With generous steak and filet portions fit for king-sized appetites and delicious seafood, lamb and chicken dishes, this restaurant is bound to be a big hit. This is your inside pass to the newest, most tempting selection of dining options on the high seas.

	The SoHo Room [Fusion Cuisine] This high-end Pacific Rim restaurant features a fusion of Californian and Polynesian cuisines. Coriander, Garlic and Ginger Roasted Medallions of Monkfish, and a sizzling Szechwan Encrusted Beef Tenderloin Steak that's "to die for" are just a few of the delights that await you in SoHo. Or for something truly extravagant, pick your own lobster from the cold water lobster tank. Of special note: The SoHo Room features 3 exclusive private dining rooms – perfect for intimate gatherings.
	Ginza [Japanese/Chinese/Thai Restaurant Complex] Featuring a sushi bar, teppanyaki room and a Thai/Japanese/Chinese restaurant. Servers dressed in elaborate garb are happy to help you select from such specialty items as Sukiyaki, Peking Duck, or tempting steak and seafood combos. Chilled or warm sake served in a traditional wooden box is a popular accompaniment to any selection. À la carte menu pricing.
	Le Bistro* [French/Mediterranean Restaurant] While enjoying an intimate meal at Le Bistro, one could easily imagine sitting in a charming café on the Champs Èlysées. But the menu also reflects many delicious Mediterranean influences, it's clever mix of traditional specialties and inventive signature dishes has made Le Bistro "le favorite." Enjoy the best seat in the house as a Maître d' prepares a traditional Caesar salad tableside. Then get ready to say, "C'est bon!" $10 per person cover charge.
	Aqua [Contemporary Cuisine] With it's contemporary venue and menu, Aqua will clearly delight patrons. Aside from the regular menu, a variety of exclusive President's Menu selections can always be found. The chefs have also teamed up with Cooking Light® magazine to offer a variety of dishes which are low in cholesterol, salt, and fat yet high in flavor. The ever-changing selections include Baked Flounder with Thai Scallion Sauce, Sauteed Veal Scallopini topped with Crabmeat and Sauce Bearnaise, and a Red Currant Glazed Pork Chop served with Root Vegetables.
	Versailles [Traditional Cuisine] This elegant restaurant is reminiscent of an ornate French château, where master chefs prepare a sumptuous feast. Every artfully presented course is a delight to the senses. The traditional yet highly sophisticated dishes served include a wonderful Broiled Caribbean Lobster Tail, Duck â l'Orange, and Filet of Beef Wellington. An extensive wine selection makes it easy to choose the perfect complement to your meal.
	Market Café Featuring prepared-to-order omelets, waffles, fruit, soups, ethnic specialties, and pasta.
	Blue Lagoon 24-hour Food Court No midnight craving is left unsatisfied at the Blue Lagoon. This versatile, 24-hour eatery offers everything from hamburgers to fast-wok dishes, "food-court style" in a friendly atmosphere perfect for families and friends alike.
	La Trattoria [Italian Cuisine] Traditional, tasty and molto Italiano, this casual trattoria serves up perfect pasta with a choice of seven savory sauces. There are crispy fresh salads, authentic Italian desserts, a fine wine list and steaming espresso drinks to complement every meal.
	Endless Summer Restaurant A Tex-Mex-themed restaurant arranged around the central atrium incorporating a performance stage and large movie screen.
	Cagney's Steak House * A 1930’s-style steakhouse where perfectly grilled steaks are served. Aged, prime beef cooked at a searing temperature results in some of the most succulent steaks and prime rib meals anywhere. Choose from a menu of steaks, filet mignon, prime rib, lamb, fresh seafood and grilled chicken dishes.

Rosie hosted the opening night ceremonies with her very own Variety Hour. She also hosted the Sneak Preview of “All Aboard: Rosie’s Family Cruise,” the HBO documentary that was filmed on the '04 summer’s cruise. Additionally, Rosie screened “Queer As Folk” with a Q & A with Sharon Gless.

		Our exciting entertainment and activity line-up in July 2005 included: Melissa Etheridge Cyndi Lauper Sharon Gless Mario Cantone Judy Gold John Tartaglia Esera Tuaolo Poppy Champlain Susan Powter Art Smith The Kinsey Sicks Jason Dudey Seth Rudetsky Suzanne Buirgy Liz Calloway Gavin Creel Orfeh Michael Arden Liz MacCartney There were themed parties, dance parties, cabaret shows and much more!

Customize your family’s Alaska Vacation!
Alaska! Take a moment to really imagine your family’s vacation in Alaska: The exhilaration when you set foot on the mighty Mendenhall Glacier outside Juneau. Or the delight and awe of your children while kayaking Glacier Point in Skagway at that exact moment when the silence of the deep fjord is shattered by a pod of giant humpback whales, breaching high into the air, then crashing back against the sea. Or the experience of the true western adventure:  mining for gold in Ketchikan.

This is Alaska in all its vast glory. This is real, this is amazing, this is your family’s adventure of a lifetime. Get the most out of your family’s vacation and plan ahead for your July 2006 R Family Vacations cruise to Alaska by exploring the links below.

There is also so much to do in our departure port city, so plan on spending an extra day or two in Seattle visiting the Space Needle, the Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame, or check out Seattle’s premiere gay neighborhood, Capitol Hill.

Seattle, WA Juneau, Alaska Skagway, Alaska Ketchikan, Alaska Victoria, BC Download NCL's current 2006 excursions pricing. Please note that pricing and availability are subject to change

All are welcome on R Family Vacations, where there is truly something for everyone.

R Family Vacations is the first gay travel company that caters to both the gay and lesbian community.  We are also the first to truly design vacations for gay and lesbian travelers and their families (kids included!) and friends.

What does this mean?

We design all our programs to offer the widest range possible of activities and entertainment for a broad audience.  In our everyday lives, most of us have more than just gay friends or lesbian friends, so why can’t we travel together, too?

A gay man and a lesbian woman founded the company.  Kelli and Gregg are committed to creating vacations that appeal to both communities.  On the inaugural cruise, there were workshops and seminars that were developed for gay men, others for gay women, and some for both. 

The entertainment on an R Family Vacation is unlike any you’ve ever seen on another gay cruise or mainstream vacation.  You’ enjoy some of the funniest comedians, some gay, some not; and some of the best music ever heard at sea. The world-class talent brought onboard just for R Family ranges from current Broadway stars to soft rock and pop musicians.

R Family Vacations is the first GLBT travel company to welcome children aboard its cruises. For the teenagers, we have created an incredible week of programming, with entertainment designed just for them.  For children with gay parents, an R Family Vacation is a unique opportunity to meet families who are just like theirs… Hundreds of them!  Never again will these kids feel like “they are the only ones.”

R Family Vacations are also perfect for extended families and friends.  On our inaugural cruise, most of our gay and lesbian guests brought parents, cousins, siblings, and friends.   This is a unique opportunity to share a vacation where everyone is truly welcome.

Many gay events have a heavy emphasis on partying.  We realize that not everyone in the community enjoys all night parties and R Family Vacations is a great alternative to many of the existing travel options.

Reservations: For reservations, please contact Out & About Travel at Travlgrrl@aol.com or call toll-free 1-(800)-842-4753.

Rates: Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Prices do not include airfare, optional port excursions, bar charges, or spa services. Port taxes, government fees, and gratuities total $300 per person. All prices are subject to change.

Name Changes / Late Bookings: Reservations may be transferred to another guest for a penalty of $150 until 14 days prior to the departure. Anyone making reservations within 14 days of departure must pay for overnight charges of $25 for shipping of documents.

Deposits and Payments: We require a $1000 deposit to hold a stateroom. The final balance is due on April 15, 2006. You have the option of making automatic interest-free monthly payments on the 1st of every month until April 15. We will set this up when you make your reservation.

Cancellation Fees: After making a reservation, the following cancellation penalties apply:

Payment Plans: R Family Vacations also offers an extended payment plan. Once an initial deposit is made, you may request a monthly payment amount to be paid through the final balance due date of April 15, 2006.

Travel Insurance: R Family Vacations strongly recommends purchasing trip cancellation insurance. All guests will receive information when making a reservation.

Passport Requirements: For all U.S. citizens, an original birth certificate and a government-issued photo ID or a valid passport. For all non-U.S. and Canadian citizens, please check with your consulate to determine what necessary paperwork is required for this itinerary.

Travel Documents: Travel Documents will be mailed approximately 3-4 weeks prior to the departure.

E-mail: Travlgrrl@aol.com today to book your cabin!