FINAL UPDATE from ALEX & TED

Hi Cruisers,     

Unfortunately, Ted and Alex are unable to join you all on this fascinating trip through Asia. Alex has been plagued lately with a series of medical issues that she keeps overcoming but they seem to keep coming! We've waited as late as we can to see if her health issues get better, but at this time, I'm afraid that we have to face the reality that it's not going to happen.  She recently had emergency oral surgery to remove a cracked molar and a bone graft done in preparation for an implant. Her Periodontist has advised her against traveling to a third world country at a time when she might need to seek dental care. As if that wasn't enough, she needs to have another cancerous skin mole removed from her forearm which has been delayed until her mouth heals. When it rains, it pours sometimes.

Everything is set in place for your trip and you will be well taken care of by both Trails of Indochina and Princess Cruises. From the moment you come out of Customs in Bangkok, there will be a Trails of Indochina representative with a sign board stating INNOVATIVE TRAVEL and your name. Those of you in a group of 6, arriving on Philippine Airlines and Korean Airlines, the sign board will have INNOVATIVE TRAVEL and one lead name from the group. Korean Airlines group will have LOVENDUSKI as the lead name and the Philippine Airlines group will have ALBY as the lead name. From there, you will be taken to the beautiful Shangri-La Hotel where you will spend 2 nights.  Your first day of touring starts the morning of April 16th.

On April 17th, you will have a 1/2 day tour and then be taken to the ship by Trails of Indochina. Those of you getting off the cruise in Beijing, will be picked up by a Trails of Indochina representative and taken to the Crowne Plaza Hotel where you will spend 2 nights. The tour operators will be there to help you with anything that you may need.  You will enjoy 2 days of touring in Beijing including the Great Wall of China. Please take plenty of pictures for us!!

On May 5, you will be transferred to the Beijing airport and you'll be on your way home…catching up with the day you lost flying West.

We wish you all a safe and wondrous adventure through so many fascinating cultures.

We will be thinking of you everyday as you embark on a new port.  We will really miss being there with you.

Bon Voyage!

Ted & Alex

Innovative Travel