What could be better than touring the great gardens of Holland and Belgium in

springtime? Touring them with an acclaimed Botanical Artist, of course! On this

unique Artist in Residence river cruise, you will get to explore the culture, history

and art of the tulip in the famed historical gardens of the Low Countries. With

onboard lectures and demonstrations, you will experience directly the history

and cultural impact of the tulip. Combined with one on one art instruction, you

will come home with memories and an artistic reminder of what you have seen

and learned. This is an art vacation unlike any other.

THE ART OF THE TULIPMarch 30 – April 7, 2017

Artist in Residence: Margaret Best

• Art Journal Book, drawing materials

included

• Garden tours of the Winter Garden,

Leiden Hortus Botanicus, and the famed

Keukenhof

• Tours of Ruben’s House and Gardens,

and unique city tours

• Onboard lectures, demonstrations and

instruction

• Cheese tasting, beer and chocolate tours

Margaret graduated as a teacher and taught art in Cape Town, South Africa before immigrating to

Canada. Since 1999, she has dedicated her work to botanical art. Over the past 13 years her watercolours

have been exhibited in England, Canada, numerous ASBA international juried exhibitions in the United

States and the 12th International Exhibition at the Hunt Institute, Pittsburgh. In 2012, the Bermuda

Society of Artists hosted a successful solo exhibition of her paintings titled Bermuda Botanica. On a

regular basis Margaret authors and illustrates articles for Canadian Wildlife Magazine. She has also

completed 11 designs for coins released by the Royal Canadian Mint.

Since 2005, Margaret has maintained an active teaching schedule, offering workshops in graphite, colored pencil and watercolor

in a number of countries including Canada, USA, England, Bermuda, Italy, South Africa, Spain, and Morocco. Her work is found

in the collection of The Hunt Institute of Botanical Documentation, Kew Library Collection and numerous private and corporate

collections around the globe. Margaret is also a member of the Florilegium Society of the Royal Botanical Gardens, in Sydney

Australia. Margaret is an engaging and influential teacher who brings a lifelong passion for her work to her instruction.

ARTIST IN RESIDENCE: MARGARET BEST

THE ART OF THE TULIP HIGHLIGHTS

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THE SHIP: MS SELECT BELLEJOURThis four star + vessel, with a crew dedicated to your comfort and creating lifelong memories of a river cruise, will be your home for

this once in a lifetime vacation. While on board you will be pampered with delicious local cuisine, local wines and engaging onboard

entertainment. Relax in the wellness area, lounge on deck and enjoy springtime at its best. Quiet water, unpack once, and enjoy this 9-day

unique artistic experience. Artist in Residence river cruises are designed to provide a unique artistic vacation experience with noted artists.

Customized excursions enhance your creative and artistic understanding and abilities while enjoying a first class European vacation.

THE ART OF THE TULIP

SAILING AND EXCURSION PROGRAM - MARCH 30 – APRIL 7, 2017

INCLUSIONS• Airport transfers

• Pre-cruise hotel and excursions

• Unique excursions with tour escort and

Artist in Residence

• Onboard lectures and demonstrations

• House wine and beer

• Gourmet meals

• 4 *+ Accommodations

• Gratuities

• Partner program options

TO BOOK YOUR CRUISE TODAY - CONTACT:SANDIE HARMAN

DAY DESTINATION ARRIVAL DEPARTURE EXCURSION/TIMING/NOTES1 Thursday Amsterdam (The Netherlands) Afternoon - Overnight in Hotel – Amsterdam

Rijksmuseum – Amsterdam

2 Friday Amsterdam (The Netherlands) 0900 1400 Flower market - Amsterdam Time at leisure - Amsterdam

2 Friday Amsterdam (The Netherlands) 1500 - Embarkation MS Select Bellejour - Amsterdam

3 Saturday - 0300

Kinderdijk (The Netherlands) 0900 1200 Tulip Ottoman Era, drawing workshop

Dordrecht (The Netherlands) 1300 2300 City tour and cheese tasting - Dordrecht

4 Sunday Brussels (Belgium) 1300 2300 Winter garden tour - Mechelen

5 Monday Antwerp (Belgium) 0830 2300 Contemporary tulip painting workshopRuben’s House - AntwerpBeer and chocolate tour - Antwerp

6 Tuesday Ghent (Belgium) 0600 1900 Time at leisure – Ghent City tour - Bruges

7 Wednesday Rotterdam (The Netherlands) 0800 2130 Botanical gardens & Museum of the Black Tulip – Leiden

8 Thursday Amsterdam (The Netherlands) 0330 - Windmills & boat cruise – Kinderdijk Keukenhof Gardens – Lisse

9 Friday Amsterdam (The Netherlands) 0900 Disembarkation MS Select Bellejour - Amsterdam

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Vision Travel Solutions251 Consumers Rd. Suite 700Toronto, ON, CanadaM2J 4R3

416-407-1830 or 705-657-7196www.visiontravel.ca/sandieharman Email: sandie.harman@visiontravel.ca

No: 50018498

In the unlikely event that the artist is unable to join the cruise, we reserve the right to provide a replacement escort. Escort is based on a minimum of 20 passengers travelling. A non-refundable deposit is required at the time of booking, final payment is due 90 days prior to departure. We strongly recommend the purchase of travel insurance in the event you are forced to cancel your departure.

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