LAKE ARBOR Travel

04/23/2023

UPCOMING ADVENTURES FROM
LAKE ARBOR TRAVEL
DUBAI FEB 20-27, 2024
EGYPT MARCH 5-15, 2024
GHANA MARCH 2025
DETAILS WILL BE FORTHCOMING
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
EMAIL: [email protected]
CALL: 301-390-1639

04/20/2023

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HAPPENING IN ACCRA, GHANA DECEMBER 2023

AfroFuture formerly known as Afrochella is distinctive in its inclusive atmosphere and promotes a diverse range of music, art, and fashion from across the Africa. It serves as a place for all people who want to interact, express their creativity, and gain knowledge from African culture.

04/20/2023

CHRISTMAS IN MOROCCO!!!!
Visit Imperial Cities Of Casablanca, Marrakesh, Fez
December 22 – 29, 2023
$3,099.00 Per Person, Double Occupancy
ITINERARY
Friday, December 22: Depart Washington, DC Dulles Airport
Depart Washington, DC Dulles International Airport, on Royal Air Maroc Airlines. Our non-stop flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight
entertainment.
Saturday, December 23: Arrive Marrakesh via Casablanca, Morocco
Arrive in Casablanca and connect with flight to Marrakesh. Transfer to our hotel in Marrakesh, where we have the remainder of the day to relax or explore at leisure. This evening, we get together for an orientation meeting with our Tour Manager, followed by a Welcome Dinner.
Overnight: Movenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi Marrakesh
Meal: Dinner
Sunday, December 24:
The morning tour of Marrakesh, the ‘Red City,’ begins at the 16th century
Saadian Tombs, where the royal family found their final resting place. Continue to the Koutoubia Minaret and the beautiful Bahia Palace. Shop for authentic argan oil, reputedly rich in nutrients and antioxidants beneficial to skin and hair, as well as Moroccan spices and herbs. Stroll through the bustling Medina to Djemaa el Fna Square, the lively center of the city, a dazzling display of acrobats, story tellers, and snake charmers. Spend the afternoon at leisure or join the optional Camel Ride and experience the tranquility of the Palmeraie, a palm oasis of Marrakesh, as you ride Berber style through the valley of lush palm groves on a dromedary, a member of the camel family.
Overnight: Movenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi Marrakesh
Meal: Breakfast
Optional Camel Ride: $40.00
Monday, December 25: Full Day in Marrakesh
Today is yours to explore the city on your own and make individual
discoveries. Or you might want to join the optional morning Ourika Valley Tour. The Ourika Valley rises slowly to the first hills of the High Atlas, where typical Moroccan villages are scattered amidst the towering mountains. In the afternoon, you may want to participate in a Cooking Class and learn how to prepare traditional tajine and Moroccan flatbread. After dinner, enjoy a horsedrawn carriage ride through Djemaa el Fna Square and the lively streets of Marrakesh by night.
Optional: Ourika Valley Tour $35.00
Optional: Cooking Class and Carriage Ride $75.00
Overnight: Movenpick Hotel Mansour Eddahbi Marrakesh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tuesday, December 26: Travel to Fez
We will depart Marrakesh in the early morning and arrive Fez early evening.
Included will be sufficient rest stops for our comfort and a lunch break. The journey begins with views of the dry flatlands around Marrakesh and ends with views of the mountains around Ifrane as you arrive in Fez. Upon arrival in Fez, enjoy a breathtaking view of the ancient city of Fez from the hill overlooking the Fes el Bali Medina -- the old Arab quarter of the city. Enjoy your deluxe room and spend the evening marveling at this unbelievable city.
Overnight: Barcelo Fez Medina Hotel
Meal: Breakfast
Wednesday, December 27: Tour of Fez
After breakfast, enjoy a morning tour of the city and visit the many hidden treasures of the Medina that only a Moroccan guide will know. Visit the medieval Fez el Bali (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), the Attarine
Medersas, Nejjarine Fountains and Museum, and the exteriors of the Al Karaouine Mosque and Moulay Idriss mausoleum. Visit leather shops and tanneries -- shop for everything LEATHER – coats, jackets, handbags, wallets,
belts and much, much more!! Lunch will be provided at a traditional
restaurant within the Medina. We will have an opportunity to explore the famous Souks, where craftsmen still practice their trades the traditional way.
We end our tour day visiting Fes Jdid, the modern district of Fez, where the Royal Palace and Jewish Quarter are located. This evening, enjoy a special dinner hosted by a local family and learn about Moroccan culture and traditions.
Overnight: Barcelo Fez Medina Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Thursday, December 28: Travel to Casablanca and City Tour
After breakfast, stop and visit the ancient ruins of the Roman city of Volubilis to see the wonderfully preserved original mosaics, Roman Road and city layout. Travel to Casablanca and tour the city in the afternoon. We will see the Hassan II Mosque, currently the second largest Mosque in the world, and the beautiful Corniche seaside. Take a moment to catch your breath at the end of your Moroccan adventure to admire the serenity of the Atlantic Ocean. Continue on a short drive through the residential areas of Casablanca to the city center to visit the Mohamed V Square, the Habous quarter and the Notre Dame de Lourdes Cathedral. Tonight, enjoy a Farewell Dinner at Rick’s Café,
made famous in the film Casablanca.
Overnight: Barcelo Anfa Casablanca Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Friday, December 29: Depart Morocco for USA
Check out of hotel and transfer to Casablanca International Airport to board our non-stop flight, arriving Washington, DC the same day.
Meal: Breakfast
Included:
Roundtrip Airfare on Royal Air Moroc Airlines, Washington, DC to Casablanca, Morocco
6 Nights Accommodations at Hotels Listed
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Per Itinerary
Roundtrip Airport/Hotel Transfers
Guided Sightseeing in modern A/C Motorcoach
English Speaking Tour Guides
Entrance Fees and Tickets to all Sites per Itinerary
Not Included:
Gratuities
Meals not Listed
Travel Insurance ~ www.allianztravelinsurance.com, Travel Agent ACCAM: F030217
A non-refundable deposit of $500.00 per person is due March 31, 2023 to reserve your
space; subsequent payments of $870.00 are due May 15, July 15, September 15 (final
payment) and can be paid by credit/debit card.
Cancellation Policy: Lake Arbor travel undertakes to protect clients whenever possible
from cancellation fees, however, the following fees apply prior to departure:
April 1 – July 22: $1,000.00 per person
July 23 – August 21: $1,550.00 per person
August 22 – September 15: $2,325.00
After September 15 or No Show: No Refund
Contact: Toni Hillman, Lake Arbor Travel, [email protected], 301-390-1639,
lakearbortravel.com

07/12/2021

SAVE THE DATE
10 DAY GREEK ISLANDER
ATHENS, SANTORINI & MYKONOS
OCTOBER 2022

ATHENS – Visit the Acropolis, the ancient architectural masterpiece, the new Acropolis Museum, the Panathenaic Stadium, the Temple of Athena Nike and the famous Parthenon.

SANTORINI– The most famous of the Greek Islands, recognized for its whitewashed buildings adorned with blue domes and tangerine
sunsets that light up the sky and sea. Enjoy the beach, explore shops, cafes, nightlife and enjoy wine tasting at family winery estates.

MYKONOS – Popularly known for its party atmosphere – beautiful beaches that have bars blaring thumping music and massive dance clubs that attract world-renowned DJs, incredible nightlife and trendy cafes and boutiques.

CONTACT TONI HILLMAN, LAKE ARBOR TRAVEL 301-390-1639

07/12/2021

E G Y P T
We Have Not Forgotten Your Wonder
May 21 - 31, 2022
Cairo, Nile Cruise, Luxor, Abu Simble, Aswan, Hurghada
$3,999.00 Per Person, Double Occupancy
LAKE ARBOR TRAVEL
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EGYPT ITINERARY
Saturday, May 21: Depart United States
Depart Washington, DC Dulles International Airport on Egypt Air. Our non-stop flight includes meals, drinks and in-flight entertainment.
Sunday, May 22: Arrive Cairo, Egypt, Tour of Pyramids and the New Grand Museum
Arrive Cairo Airport. Our representative will meet and assist us through the airport formalities and obtaining a Visa. Transfer in a private A/C coach to the our hotel, where all of our deluxe rooms have a view of the Pyramids. Our rooms will be available although arriving in the early morning. After relaxing, we start the tour of the three great Giza Pyramids, Cheops, Chefren and Macarinos. Gaze upon the Great Sphinx, which has kept its secrets for centuries, and the Valley Temple. Then visit the New Grand Museum containing over 120,000 pieces of the Pharaonic Monuments and the brilliant collection of Tutankhamon. Enjoy a restful night.
Overnight: Marriott Mena House Hotel
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Monday, May 23: Tour of Abu Simbel, Cruise Embarkation in Aswan
After breakfast, we are transferred to airport for flight to Abu Simbel. Upon arrival in Abu Simbel we visit the Great Temple Hewn, carved in rock, to marvel at the magnificent four colossal seated statues of King Ramses at the entrance of the Temple. Fly back to Aswan and board our 5-star, Movenpick Deluxe Cruise Ship. Enjoy cruising the Nile in your spacious, balcony staterooms, with floor-to-ceiling windows, exquisite cuisine, free internet and many other amenities.
Overnight: Movenpick Nile Cruise Ship
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Tuesday, May 24: Tour of Aswan
Touring Aswan, we visit the High Dam, the unfinished Obelisk, the Philae Temple and the Temple of Love for the Goddess Isis. Enjoy the afternoon Felucca Ride around Elephantine Island and Kitchener Botanical Island. Stroll around Aswan City Market with our guide. Return to cruise ship.
Overnight: Movenpick Nile Cruise Ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Wednesday, May 25: Edfu & Com Ombo Tour
After breakfast, visit the Falcon God Horus Edfu Temple and the Kom Ombo Temple of the Crocodile God Sobek, some of the most significant ancient Egyptian deities. Tonight, enjoy the Galabia Party on board.
Overnight: Movenpick Nile Cruise Ship
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Thursday, May 26: Luxor & Valley of the Kings
After breakfast, visit the East Bank of the Nile River to visit the Luxor Temple, originally joined to Karnak by an avenue of Sphinxes, and the Karnak Temple, which covers a huge area and includes several temples, the largest being the Temple of Amon. After lunch on cruise ship and disembarkation, we tour the West Bank of the Nile to visit the Valley of the Kings, where, for nearly 500 years, tombs were constructed for the Pharaohs, Kings and powerful nobles on the West Bank; and the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon.
Overnight: Luxor Steigenberger Nile Palace Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Friday, May 27: Luxor to Hurghada Resort on the Red Sea
After breakfast, we will be transferred to the beach resort city of Hurghada on Egypt’s Red Sea. Check in to the stunning Sunrise Mamlouk Palace Resort on the beach. Enjoy the many hotel amenities in addition to the area restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
Overnight: Sunrise Mamlouk Palace Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Saturday, May 28: Hurghada Resort
Full day of leisure to relax on the beach, go scuba diving, snorkeling, or horseback riding, visit a Bedouin Village -- enjoy many more activities.
Overnight: Sunrise Mamlouk Palace Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Sunday, May 29: Hurghada to Cairo

In the afternoon, check out of hotel and transfer to the airport for flight to Cairo. In the evening, enjoy a Nile Dinner Cruise and Show.
Overnight: Cairo Marriott Hotel & Casino
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Monday, May 30: Shopping in Cairo and Departure

After breakfast, ‘Let’s Get Shopping’ – transfer to the Papyrus, Perfume and Jewelry Factories. Also, visit the famous Khan El Khalili Bazaar. Transfer back to hotel for last minute packing and to airport for late night flight to U.S.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch

Tuesday, May 31:
Arrive Washington Dulles International Airport in A.M.
Included:
All Airfare – Washington, DC Dulles Airport/Cairo; Cairo/Abu Simble (Roundtrip); Cairo/Washington, DC Dulles Airport.
2 Nights Accommodations at the Marriott Mena House Resort, Cairo
1 Night Accommodation at the Luxor Steigenberger Nile Palace Hotel, Aswan

3 Nights Accommodations on Movenpick Nile Cruises, MS Sunray
2 Nights Accommodations at Sunrise Mamlouk Palace Resort, Hurghada

1 Night Accommodation at Cairo Marriott Hotel & Casino, Cairo
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Per Itinerary
Airport/Hotel Transfers
Baggage Transfers
Private Guided Sightseeing and Tours in Air Conditioned Vehicles

Entrance Fees and Tickets to all Sites per Itinerary, Including Headphones
English Speaking Professional Guide (Egyptologist)
Not Included:
30-Day Tourist Visa for Egypt, $25.00, purchase at airport in Cairo
Gratuities
Meals and drinks not mentioned Travel Insurance – www.allianztravelinsurance.com, Travel Agent ID: F030217
Single Supplement: $1,500.00
A deposit of $800.00 is due August 20, 2021 to reserve your space; $460.00 is due on the 20th of the month until
balance is paid. Final payment due March 20, 2022. Limited availability.

Cancellation Policy:
Lake Arbor Travel undertakes to protect clients whenever possible from cancellation fees being enforced, however, the following conditions apply:

$100.00 is nonrefundable; 25% of package price is nonrefundable if canceled within 90 days of travel;
50% of total package price is nonrefundable if canceled within 60 days of travel;

100% is nonrefundable if canceled within 30 days of travel.
Contact: Toni Hillman, Lake Arbor Travel, [email protected], 301-390-1639, lakearbortravel.com

05/11/2021

DAZZLING DUBAI EXPO 2020 AND ABU DHABI!
FEB 12-19, 2022 -- $2999.99 PER PERSON/DOUBLE OCCUPANCY
EXPO2020 – Postponed because of the pandemic, this World’s Fair includes over 190 country pavilions displaying novel and innovative solutions that make the world a better place!
ITINERARY
Saturday, February 12: Depart United States
Depart the United States on Emirates Airlines. Flight includes meals, drinks, and in-flight entertainment.

Sunday, February 13: Arrive Dubai, United Arab Emirates and High Tea
Arrive Dubai International Airport. After clearing Immigration, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, the JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Dubai, in central Dubai. In addition to elegant rooms, the hotel boasts 14 restaurants, lounges and bars, a nightclub, spa and the Vault Lounge Bar on floors 71 and 72. The hotel also offers a complimentary shuttle to the Dubai Mall and the Mall of the Emirates, malls like you have never seen!

Monday, February 14: Dubai City Tour
Enjoy a half-day tour of one of the most diverse cities in the world. The tour stops at Jumeirah Beach for a photo shoot of the famous landmark of Dubai, Burj Al Arab Hotel and the Dubai Museum in the Al Fahidi Fort. Proceed to Jumeirah, the picturesque palace and residential area of Dubai, also home to the famous Jumeirah Mosque; and the stunning Atlantis, The Palm Hotel and Beach Complex on Palm Island. All aboard the Abra (water taxi) to cross the Creek to the Souks (local crafts markets) including the Gold Souk, to shop for very unique items.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Tuesday, February 15: Abu Dhabi City Tour and Sheikh Grand Mosque
This full-day tour takes you to the largest of the seven Emirates and the capital of the United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, also known as the Arabian Jewel. Abu Dhabi is a well-planned, modern city with high-rise buildings, impressive palaces, beautiful corniches and architectural mosques. In route, pass the Jebel Ali Port, the largest man-made port in the world. Visit the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque built in 2007, the eighth largest mosque in the world. Enjoy lunch at the most luxurious hotel in the city, the Emirates Palace Hotel. After lunch, visit the Heritage Village to admire the skill and dexterity of local ladies making traditional handicrafts. Drive along the Corniche to the Breakwater, from which you can enjoy a magnificent view of the city’s skyline. On your way back to Dubai, enjoy a drive through Yas Island where Warner Brothers and Ferrari World theme parks have been erected and where the new Formula 1 Racetrack is located, photo stop.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch

Wednesday, February 16: Desert Safari
In the early evening, you will board 4x4 vehicles and head into the desert – an exciting ride that may be the highlight of your visit and surely one of the most unique experiences of your trip. You will feel the thrill of ‘cruising the dunes’ as your trained, professional driver takes you up and down the golden dunes. A beautiful desert sunset stop is included before continuing to the Bedouin Camp. You will be greeted with a traditional cup of Arabic coffee and have the opportunity to take a camel ride, try out a henna design on hands or feet and don traditional clothing for a photo shoot before settling down for your barbeque dinner, prepared on open fires in front of you. Later in the evening, you will be treated to live entertainment – Tanoura Dance & Fire Show and Belly Dancer.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Thursday, February 17: Burj Khalifa
Depart hotel to tour the Burj Khalifa, where you will journey to the top of the tallest building in the world and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the city, EXPO2020, ocean and desert. The Burj Khalifa is adjacent to the spectacular Dubai Mall.
Meals: Breakfast

Friday, February 18: High Tea at the Burj Al Arab Hotel
In the early afternoon, depart hotel to experience High Tea at the Skyview Bar & Restaurant, located on the top floor of the simply fabulous 7-Star Burj Al Arab Hotel, with a magnificent view of the Palm and World Islands. Relax, reminisce about your week and enjoy 7-courses beginning with a glass of champagne. For the remainder of your last day, Shop ‘til you drop at both Malls – Visit EXPO2020 – Go to the Beach – Revisit the Souk.
Meal: Breakfast

Saturday, February 19: Depart Dubai and Arrive United States
Check out of hotel and transfer to Dubai International Airport. Arrive United States the same day.

TRAVELERS MUST BE VACCINATED FOR THE CORONAVIRUS

Your Passport Must Be Valid Through August 2022

Included:
Roundtrip Airfare on Emirates Airlines
6 Nights Accommodations at the beautiful JW Marriott Marquis Dubai, www.jwmarriottmarquisdubai.com
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Per Itinerary
Roundtrip Airport/Hotel Transfers
Tours in Itinerary
3-Day EXPO2020 Pass
Guided Sightseeing in modern A/C Motorcoach
English speaking Tour Guides
Entrance Fees and Tickets to all Sites per Itinerary

Not Included:
Gratuities
Meals not mentioned
Travel Insurance – www.allianztravelinsurance.com, Travel Agency ACCAM: F030217

Single Supplement: $800.00

A deposit of $800.00 per person is due June 1, 2021 to reserve your space; $370.00 is due on
the 12th of the month until balance is paid. Final payment due December 12, 2021.

Cancellation Policy:
Lake Arbor Travel undertakes to protect clients whenever possible from cancellation fees being enforced, however, the following conditions apply:

$100.00 is nonrefundable; 25% of package price is nonrefundable if canceled within 180 days of travel; 50% of total package price is nonrefundable if canceled within 90 days of travel; 100% is nonrefundable if canceled within 60 days of travel.



Contact: Toni Hillman, Lake Arbor Travel, [email protected], 301-390-1639,
Text: 240-893-1739, Website: lakearbortravel.com

DAZZLING DUBAI, EXPO2020 & ABU DHABI, FEBRUARY 12-19, 2022
$2,999.00 PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

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Ms. Toni Hillman, Lake Arbor Travel, 102 Dauntly Street, #100, Upper Marlboro, MD 20774
Please make checks payable to: Lake Arbor Travel

Reserve my space to celebrate: Dubai, EXPO2020 & Abu Dhabi, FEBRUARY 12-19, 2022
My deposit of $ is enclosed. ($800.00 per person is required by June 1, 2021)

PLEASE ENCLOSE A COPY OF YOUR PASSPORT PICTURE PAGE
AND CORONAVIRUS VACCINATION CERTFICATE.
E-mail address

Name (As it Appears on Passport) Date of Birth

Street City & State ZIP

Telephone: Home Office Cell

Name of Roommate
Hotel Bedding: ___1 Bed; ___ 2 Beds

05/11/2021

It is our pleasure to inform you that Lake Arbor Travel has been selected as the Winner for the 2021 Best of Upper Marlboro Awards in the category of Travel Agency. Notification to other award winners in Upper Marlboro will be made over the next several weeks. After all award recipients have been notified, we will post the complete list of winners on our website.

04/12/2021

Dear Friends,

We hope that you, your loved ones and friends are safe and healthy. Hope for a vaccine has been realized that will allow us to resume travel soon. We remain committed to only operate tours when and where we are confident it is safe to do.

Trips planned for 2022:

Israel: 9 Day Journey For The Believer -- Visit Tel Aviv, Mt. Carmel, Jezreel Valley, Caesarea Philippi, Garden of Gethsemane, Mount of Olives, Garden Tomb, Israel Museum, Jerusalem, Bethlehem and a boat ride on the Sea of Galilee -- and many other Biblical and historic sites. Applicable Biblical references are cited at each location in the Itinerary.
October 2022

Dubai: In addition to the exciting tours in this unique country during the 7 day tour, Dubai is hosting EXPO2020, the first World's Fair in the Middle East with over 190 country pavilions, including the United States. Daily musical concerts and other spectacular surprises await you, as only Dubai can! The EXPO theme is: We all have the power to build a better world and shape the future!
February 2022

Egypt: 10 Day Tour to Cairo, Abu Simbel, Luxor, Aswan, Beach Resort in Hurghada and a Nile Cruise. Marvel at the Pyramids, the Sphinx, Archeological Museum, El-Kalili Bazaar, Valley of the Kings, the colossal seated statues of King Ramses, among other wonders of Egypt.
May 2022

With great anticipation, we look forward to traveling and exploring more of the world! Travel dates may change.

Stay safe and stay well.

Regards,

Toni Hillman
Lake Arbor Travel
Tel: 301-390-1639
Cell: 240-893-1739
www.lakearbortravel.com
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