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cruise: italian riviera + côte d’azurN I C E

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A Mediterranean all-gay cruise experience that promises to take your breath away!

Prices start at just $2,900 per person.

Harbour in Capri, Italy

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The Ultimate All-Gay Luxury Mediterranean Sailing Cruise.

Wind Surf at Sea

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When You Experience Europe with TravelPride, You Discover its Hidden Delights.

Get ready to explore the Mediterranean at its most dazzling! Only 300 discerning

guests will experience this first ever, all-gay cruise aboard award winning

Windstar Cruises’ luxury motor yacht, Wind Surf. And even if you’ve cruised

the Mediterranean before, you’ve never cruised it like this!

You’ll discover the Mediterranean’s most exclusive and magnificent ports of call

aboard a sleek and gorgeous ship that takes you to the out-of-the-ordinary places

that huge megaships could never access. On this cruise, you’ll enjoy an elite,

pleasure-packed vacation experience that lets you cruise in singular style to some

of Europe’s most sought-after -- and exclusive -- destinations.

8 Days/7 Nights Nice to Rome July 30 - August 6, 2006

Our Windstar Cruise Features:

• Elegantly appointed, spacious

suites and staterooms, all with

ocean-views

• LCD Flat Screen TV, DVD/CD

players in all staterooms

• Refrigerator and mini bar in all

staterooms

• Complimentary 24-hour room service

• Exceptional dining, with menus by

renowned Chef Joachim Splichal

• Restaurant and Specialty Bistro

• 24-hour internet/business center

• DVD/CD/game/book library

• Three bars including Martini Bar

• Two Pools and Hot Tubs

• Sun decks with teak lounge chairs

• On-board Sports Marina

• Full casino

• Signature Shop featuring

Tommy Bahama clothing

• Gym, Fitness Center and Sauna

• Exceptional WINDSPA

• Unique 24-hour open bridge

• Welcome champagne reception

• An open-bar tea dance

• Outstanding live entertainment

• DJ mixed music and videos

• Commemorative cruise T-Shirt

• Special rates for single travelers

An exceptional cruise vacation value.

AWARD WINNING WINDSTAR® CRUISES

THE CRUISE LINE THAT’S 180º FROM ORDINARY®

Travel & Leisure’s “World’s Best” Awards Issue 2004

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Wind Surf’s Polished-to-Perfection Beauty Wraps You Up in Luxury and Comfort.

Her sails unfurl...the wind catches...and you’re on your way to the heart-stopping

beauty of the Mediterranean’s most exclusive ports of call. The motor sailing yacht

Wind Surf is a worldly and elegant hostess, full of indulgences and amenities to

pamper and relax you. The Wind Surf features its own Sports Marina, where the fun

never stops...two pools and hot tubs...a full casino...fashionable on-board boutique...

and the full-service WindSpa, where you can choose to be pampered with a salt glow,

massage, mudwrap or facial. So whether you’re off to discover exciting new ports of

call - or enjoying quiet relaxation in your deluxe suite or stateroom - it’s all about

you, and your desires.

Do Whatever You Like - it’s Your Vacation.

This Mediterranean cruise adventure has been designed to be completely flexible.

Even if you never left the luxurious and relaxing environment of the ship - with its

comprehensive amenities - you’d totally enjoy this cruise. But for those who’ve

always wanted to explore the hidden jewels of the Italian Riviera and Côte d’Azur,

we’ll take you to the international excitement and glamour of St. Tropez...

to unspoiled Ponza in Italy’s lovely Pontine Islands...to Amalfi’s legendary beauty...

and to the eternal pleasures of Roma. This cruise’s ports of call show you the

Mediterranean that most travelers will never experience. And throughout the cruise,

on-board action includes sail-away tea dances; a first-rate lineup of Signature

Entertainers; full casino; and DJ music every night. It’s like having one of Europe’s

hottest gay bars onboard!

Gym

Sports Marina

Casino

Lounge & Bar

Bistro Internet/Business Center

Restaurant Library

Terrace Martini Bar WindSpa

2006 ItineraryDAY DESTINATION ARRIVE DEPART ACTIVITY

Sun 7/30 Nice, France --- 5pm Embarkation/Sail

Mon 7/31 St. Tropez, France 8am 3pm Optional Excursions

Tue 8/01 Porto Vecchio (Corsica), France 9am 6pm Optional Excursions

Wed 8/02 At Sea --- --- Day at Sea

Thu 8/03 Ponza, Italy 8am 6pm Optional Excursions

Fri 8/04 Amalfi, Italy 7am 1pm Optional Excursions

Fri 8/04 Sorrento, Italy 4pm --- Overnight

Sat 8/05 Sorrento, Italy --- 7am Overnight

Sat 8/05 Capri, Italy 8am 3pm Optional Excursions

Sun 8/06 Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy 6am --- Disembark

Embarkation begins at 3pm. Disembarkation by 8:30am. Transfers from Nice International Airport to the ship and fromCivitavecchia to Rome International Airport will be provided on disembarkation day. Optional excursions available at anadditional cost. Itinerary subject to change.

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Excitement and relaxation coexist on every TravelPride cruise.

A TravelPride Cruise experience

means freedom, romance,

luxury and privilege.

You’ll come and go as you

please... go ashore to discover

dramatically beautiful ports of

call... socialize with fellow

guests... marvel at our Signature

Entertainment... or simply relax

in utter bliss as you cruise the

timeless pleasures of the

Mediterranean.

Excitement and relaxation...

this is what all-gay cruising

should be -- and it’s all yours

when you join us in the Italian

Riviera and Côte d’Azur!

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Discover Extraordinary Ports of Call with Newfound Friends on a Dramatically Different All-Gay Mediterranean Cruise.It’s an Elite, World-Class Adventure!

This is your opportunity to experience the heart-stopping Mediterranean

destinations that only the most discerning cruisers have experienced.

The TravelPride formula for an unforgettable cruise adventure combines

a smaller, more personable cruise with a unique itinerary and the freedom

to do as much -- or as little -- as you please. All while pampering you with

luxurious amenities, gourmet dining and great entertainment. It’s

TravelPride’s “floating 5-star hotel” approach to gay cruising -- and with

our attractive pricing, it represents a real vacation value, too.

Nice, France (Pre-Cruise Guests) Thedignified “Queen of the Côte d’Azur”s i ts on the r ich green-blue sea,beckoning to visitors with her lovelyart deco facades, marvelous museums,great shopping & dining, and thecharming hilltop villages nearby. Strollthe Promenade des Anglais borderingthe water, or wander the outdoormarkets of the Cours Saleya to take ina feast for the senses.

St. Tropez, France Bright blue water,sun-drenched beaches and glamorousluxury yachts make St. Tropez the mostbeautiful playground on the Côted’Azur. Relax at the promenade andenjoy people watch ing that ’sunequalled anywhere else in theworld. Or take in the intoxicatingcountryside nearby with an optionaltour of fragrant Provence...delightfulPort Grimaud...or Gassin, with itsstunning views.

Ponza, Italy The pastel houses ofPonza rise in neat terraced rows fromthe busy harbor where yachts and fish-ing boats co-mingle in harmony. Oneof Italy’s unspoiled Pontine islands,Ponza is a delight to wander. Or youcan enjoy the warm sand and cool,clear water at Chiaia di Luna - Ponza’smost popular beach - or find yourself asecluded bit of beach all your own.

Amalfi, Italy Welcome to one of theworld’s most dramatically beautifulcoastlines, where rose-and-honeycolored houses cling to steep cliffsides. In town, lovely Sant’ AndreasCathedral and many fine shops awaityour discovery. You may also opt tov is i t nearby Pos i tano by pr ivatemotorboat or tour the fabled ruins ofPompeii.

Sorrento, Italy Overlooking the Bayof Naples and surrounded by fragrantcitrus groves and lushly wooded hills,Sorrento offers all the fabled beautyand romance of Italy. Its small squaresand cobbled streets are full of greatSouthern Italian cuisine, wonderfulshops and 15th-century treasures.Whatever you chose to do here,Sorrento is truly memorable.

Porto Vecchio, Corsica Described byBalzac as ‘a French Island basking inthe Italian sun,’ Corsica has a wild andrugged character all its own. PortoVecchio, on the island’s southeastcoast, offers some lovely beaches foryou to enjoy - or maybe you’ll choosean optional tour to dramaticallybeautiful Bavella or Sartene and thescenic west coast while we’re here.

Capri, Italy The island that hostedChilean poet Pablo Neruda hasenchanted many illustrious figuresover the centuries. Its renowned BlueGrotto...the famous Faraglioi, threelimestone cliffs jutting up from thesea...international café society vibe...and fabulous architecture are allirresistible. As are the many boutiques,galleries and gelato shops in town.

Rome, Italy (Post-Cruise Guests) Noplace but Rome offers such a headyblend of artistic masterpieces, classicalruins, extravagant architecture andcontemporary culture. Leave time toexperience Rome’s purely hedonisticpleasures: shop for couture fashionsfrom Gautier, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbanaand more...enjoy the food, wine andsunshine...visit the dazzling gardensand plazas.

“I’ve been on other mediterranean cruisesbefore, but never one like this!”

H. Ryall Smith

Washington, D.C.

Your Ports of Call

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Copyright © 2005 TravelPride Gay Vacations. All information contained herein is deemed accurate at time ofpublication, but is subject to change. Prices are subject to change without notice. TravelPride is notresponsible for errors, omissions, or mistakes of any kind. Ship Registry: Bahamas. Select images fromTravelPride photographer, Dennis Dean Images. All rights reserved. CST#2074028-40/FST# 711584

For additional information, contact your professional travel agent.

Stairs/ElevatorsSuites Category A Category B Public Spaces

Cabin Layouts

Suite Stateroom

Cabin Photos

Suite Bedroom

Suite Sitting Area

Stateroom

Stateroom188 sq. ft.

Suite376 sq. ft.

Cruise RatesCategory Description Rate (US$) Single*

Owner’s Bridge Deck, Forward 4300 7525Stateroom Spacious and elegantly appointed 376 sq. ft. cabin, with large

windows, Queen Bed, a separate dining/sitting area, LCD Flat Screen TV, DVD/CD players, personal safe, refrigerator, mini-bar, international direct-dial phones, private bath with shower and bathtub, toiletries, hair dryer, vanity and plush robes.

Suite Deck Three 4100 7175Staterooms Spacious and elegantly appointed 376 sq. ft. cabin, with

ocean-views, Queen Bed (converts to 2 twins), a separate dining/sitting area, LCD Flat Screen TV, DVD/CD players, personal safe, refrigerator, mini-bar, international direct-dial phones, 2 private baths with showers and toiletries, hair dryer, vanity and plush robes.

A - Deck Three 3100 5425Staterooms Deck Two 3000 5250

Elegantly appointed 188 sq. ft. cabin, with ocean-views, Queen Bed (converts to 2 twins), LCD Flat Screen TV, DVD/CD players, personal safe, refrigerator, mini-bar, international direct-dial phones, private bath with shower and toiletries, hair dryer, vanity and plush robes.

B - Deck One 2900 5075Staterooms Elegantly appointed 188 sq. ft. cabin, with ocean-views, Queen Bed

(converts to 2 twins), LCD Flat Screen TV, DVD/CD players, personal safe, refrigerator, mini-bar, international direct-dial phones, private bath with shower and toiletries, hair dryer, vanity and plush robes.

Please note: A $500 per person ($1000 for singles) deposit is required for this cruise. FINAL PAYMENT DUE: 2/01/06. CANCEL WITHOUTPENALTIES BY: 5/01/06. Rates are per person, based on double occupancy. Prepaid shipboard gratuities of $84 per person and port taxesof $151.00 per person are additional. Rates include all meals aboard the ship. Shore excursions available at an additional cost. *Only alimited number of single cabins are available in each category at the above special rates. A limited number of triple cabins are available. Thirdin cabin is $1000 additional. On limited availability, a roommate match program is offered on a smoking/non-smoking basis only.

Deck Plans

Suites Category A Category B Public Spaces Stairs/Elevators

Deck One

Deck Two

Deck Three

Main Deck

Bridge Deck

Star Deck

Cruise Map: Nice to Rome

Capacity: 308 guests • Staff: 190 • Length: 617 feet • Beams: 66 feet • Tonnage: 14,745 gross registered tons • Draft: 16.5 feetEngines: 4 diesel electric generating sets, 2 electrical propulsion motors • Stabilizers: 2 sets of ACH Engineering stabilizers

Sauna

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