Epic Travel Magazine October 2020

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14 A TASTE OF BROADWAY IN LAS VEGAS

24. CHRISTMAS WITH SANTA CLAUSE IN INDIANA

The world of musical theater and gourmet cake combine at Showboy Bakeshop

What better place is there to celebrate the Christmasholiday than Santa Claus, Indiana.

18. UNIQUE ATTRACTIONS IN ORLANDO There’s not just disney

28. AUGUST HOLIDAY AT IC BELLAGIO Sicily's largest offshore island: Pantelleria

30. CAESARS PALACE One of the largest Las Vegas hotels, there are five towers of rooms —including high-end suites and villas.

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FREE OPEN BAR Enjoy a wide selection of soft drinks, beers, spirits, cocktails, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer up to and including $15 during your entire cruise.

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PLUS HUNDREDS OF COCKTAILS, OVER 20 WINES BY THE GLASS & SODAS, TONICS & JUICES. Selection may vary on Pride of America Hawai`i cruises

Selections may vary by ship and market. We reserve the right to alter the included choice of beverages at any time and without prior notice. Guest 1-2 must be at least 21 years of age at time of sailing to qualify for the Free Open Bar. Guests under 21 will receive the soda package. Beverage Package includes a variety of spirits and cocktails, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer up to $15 USD retail price. Includes fountain soda, juice, and non-alcoholic beer. Does not include: Wine and Spirit Experiences, tastings or Flights, Starbucks, Ice Bars, room service, package sales, bottled water, ship speci昀c promotions or beer buckets, designated super premium brands (subject to change). Does not include bottled wine, mini bar purchases, fresh squeezed juices, Lavazza coffee beverages, wine dispenser, energy drinks or vending machines. 20% discount will be given on bottles of wine (champagne and sparkling included), Wine and Spirit Experiences, tastings or Flights purchased on board.

Free At Sea Offer: Valid on 3+ night sailings. Value based on 7-Day Cruise for Two. Gratuities, specialty charges and other restrictions may apply.

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FREE SPECIALTY DINING* Feel like dining around the world anywhere you go? Feel Free. There’s no better way to enjoy our wide selection of unique dining experiences than with Free Specialty Dining. On 3-5 night cruises guests will receive one meal. On 6-8 night cruises guests will receive two meals. On 9-10 night cruises guests will receive three meals. On 11-14 night cruises guests will receive four meals. On 15+ night cruises guests will receive 昀ve meals.

If not selected as part of the Free at Sea promotion, specialty dining can also be booked in advance or on board on the 昀rst or second night of the cruise (for a cruise of three nights only on the 昀rst night). Choose to dine at American Diner, Cagney’s Steakhouse, Food Republic, La Cucina, Le Bistro, Los Lobos, Onda By Scarpetta, Moderno Churrascaria, Ocean Blue, Bayamo by Ocean Blue, Pincho Tapas Bar, Q Texas Smokehouse, Raw Bar, Sushi and Teppanyaki.

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FREE WIFI

Plan an adventure when you choose $50 per tour/stateroom Shore Excursion credit!

Share your holiday experiences with friends and family back home when you choose the Free WiFi package!

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FREE KIDS Bring the whole gang when you choose Free Kids. *Offer applies to guests 3 & 4 sailing in same stateroom.

Offer only valid on select sailings and subject to change.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT FREE AT SEA WHAT DRINKS/BRANDS ARE INCLUDED WITH FREE OPEN BAR? There are a variety of spirits and cocktails, wines by the glass and bottled or draft beer up to $15 for guests to choose from. Free Beverage Package also includes fountain soda, juice and nonalcoholic beers. For your convenience we have listed the brands included in the package on all sailings except for Pride of America within this 昀yer.

CAN THE FREE OPEN BAR OR SPECIALTY DINING BE PURCHASED FOR ALL GUESTS SHARING A STATEROOM? The Free Open Bar can be purchased for up to 8 guests (over 21) sharing the same stateroom. The Specialty Dining Package can be purchased for guests who are the 3rd and 4th adult in the stateroom.

ARE THE FREE OPEN BAR AND FREE SPECIALTY DINING AVAILABLE INCLUSIVE OF THE 20% GRATUITIES? Guest is responsible for 20% gratuities on the retail value of the Premium Beverage Package and Specialty Dining Package prior to cruise.

ARE THERE ANY LIMITATIONS ON THE AMOUNT OF ALCOHOLIC DRINKS THAT CAN BE ORDERED WITH THE FREE OPEN BAR? There is no limit to the amount of drinks consumed under the promotion, however guests who choose to consume alcohol must do so responsibly. The ship’s staff may refuse to serve alcoholic beverages to any guest who does not consume alcohol responsibly.

HOW DO 3RD & 4TH GUESTS SAIL AT A REDUCED RATE? Guests 3 and 4 sailing in the same cabin (as Guests 1 & 2) sail free or for $99 USD on select sail dates. See www.ncl.com for currently applicable dates and full terms/conditions.

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WHAT RESTAUR ANTS ARE INCLUDED WITH FREE SPECIALTY DINING? Free Specialty Dining is honored in the following specialty restaurants: American Diner, Cagney’s Steakhouse, Food Republic, La Cucina, Onda by Scarpetta, Le Bistro, Los Lobos, Moderno Churrascaria, Ocean Blue, Bayamo by Ocean Blue, Pincho Tapas Bar, Q Texas Smokehouse, Raw Bar, Sushi and Teppanyaki. Guest is responsible for 20% gratuities on the retail value of the Specialty Dining Package prior to cruise. Free Specialty Dining includes one main course per per person (Food Republic, Pincho Tapas Bar, Sushi and Wasabi includes 4 menu items per guest), additional entree charges may apply. Free Specialty Dining is for Guests 1 and 2 on the reservation.

Guests may also choose to dine in other select restaurants with the following per person upcharge fee- Cirque Dreams (Epic, Getaway): standard seating $10, premium seating $15; Supper Club Cabaret (Escape): $18; Velvet (Breakaway): $10. Not included are Bake Shop items, Ice Cream Bar, Gelato, Special Occasion/Holiday Menus.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE FREE WIFI, AND WHAT DEVICES WILL BE ABLE TO ACCESS IT? Free WiFi allows for 100 minutes on 3-6 night cruises, 250 minutes on 7-13 night cruises and 500 minutes per stateroom for 14+ night cruises. This is accessed through a login, linked to the stateroom and is available throughout the ship. The internet is accessible on all devices capable of connecting to WiFi, however can only be used on one device at a time.

WHERE CAN I FIND THE FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS? Terms and conditions are subject to change without notice. For the most up-to-date terms & conditions, please visit ncl.com.

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SABRINA BARON is a Florida native and a Creative Writing graduate from Eckerd College. Apart from writing, Sabrina is a foodie and is always looking for the next new food trend or epicurean delight.

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he world of musical theater and gourmet cake combine at Showboy Bakeshop in Henderson, NV. Owners Jared Sullivan and Stephen Lowry run Showboy Bakeshop and have been featured on Food Network's Cupcake Wars, Ridiculous Cakes, Wedding Cake Championship, and are winners of Cake Wars.

Their menu features imaginative cupcakes with musical theater inspired names such as All That Razz, a raspberry filled raspberry cake with raspberry buttercream, named after the iconic song from Chicago and Lemon Minelli, a lemon filled vanilla cake with a lemon cream cheese frosting, named after actress Liza Minelli.

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Visit their website for more information and to view the entire cupcake menu of Broadway themed cupcakes as well as a full list of cake and icing flavors for custom cake orders.

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UNIQUE ATTRACTIONS TO EXPLORE IN

Orlando THERE'S NOT JUST DISNEY

By Shivani Goswami

Whenever tourists think of visiting Orlando, the ďŹ rst two places that come to mind are Walt Disney World and Universal Studios.

But there is much more to do in Orlando than one might think. In the heart of Orlando lies International Drive that is home to some of the most fun and wackiest attractions. With escape games, go-karting, themed golf courses and chocolate factories, there are so many interesting things to explore in Orlando besides just Disney and Universal. >THE WHEEL AT ICON PARK There is no Orlando vacation that is complete without visiting the Orlando Wheel and having a full view of the city.

The Wheel is located at ICON Park on International Drive, is four-hundred feet high and gives you an amazing view of the entire city of Orlando.

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It is similar to the London Eye. You can take a nice, relaxing ride in a capsule while gazing out at the beautiful city that is Orlando.

On a clear day, you will be able to see the Kennedy Space Center on the east coast of Florida, and sunsets look absolutely stunning. At night time, the Wheel is lit up with colorful LED lights and is an excellent place to watch the firework shows from nearby theme parks. I went on the Wheel with my dad one time and the sight during the day was breathtaking. It was not like a typical Ferris Wheel. It was a very relaxing ride and I could see every part of Orlando, from the lakes and streams to the Hulk roller coaster at Islands of Adventure. Each rotation is around twenty-three minutes long and every capsule can hold up to fifteen people. The Wheel is open daily at 1 p.m. You can visit their website at iconparkorlando.com/attractions/thewheel/.

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Once you enter the park, your whole world will turn all topsy-turvy with the ceiling underneath your feet and the ground overhead. >CHOCOLATE KINGDOM-ADVENTURE TOUR The Chocolate Kingdom is an interactive tour that takes you into the chocolate factory to uncover the fascinating journey of chocolate, and its transformation from a simple bean to a creamy, delicious bar. Your Personal Chocolate Tour Guide teams up with a handsome prince and his dragon sidekick to help you travel through a Cacao Tree Greenhouse, dreamy chocolate museum, mystical chocolate river and the factory where you get the chance to see how chocolate is made. The best part is that you will be able to create your own chocolate bar! The Chocolate Kingdom also has special accommodations for birthday parties and gatherings. The factory is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:30 a.m. till 5 p.m. Tours begin at 12 p.m., are scheduled every hour until 4 p.m. and are around forty-five minutes long.

This is a one-of-a-kind experience you will not get anywhere else.

For more information on what the Chocolate Kingdom has to offer, you can visit their website at www.chocolatekingdom.com/. > THE ESCAPE GAME ORLANDO o solve the mysteries of a local market, have some fun in a playground setting, discover gold, break out of a prison, be involved in a heist or take a trip to Mars. Whichever one you choose; every game will be unpredictable and full of surprises. You can team up with your family or friends, follow the clues given and solve the mission in under an hour. You can also choose the difficulty level from six being the easiest to nine being the hardest. The Escape Game experiences are quite different from what a typical escape room is like. The games are not scary or dark and are solely meant for people to have fun and exciting adventures. They are open Monday through Sunday from 8 a.m. till 11:45 p.m. If you would like more information about The Escape Game, you can take a look at their website at https://theescapegame.com/orlando/.

>WONDERWORKS If you are in the mood for an adrenaline packed adventure at an amusement park, there’s no need to go to Disney or Universal because Orlando has its own theme park right on International Drive.

WonderWorks Orlando is an amusement park (that is upside down) for the mind with thirty-five thousand square feet of what they call “edu-tainment.”

This attraction combines entertainment with education and has over one-hundred hands-on exhibits that will test your mind and imagination. Once you enter the park, your whole world will turn all topsy-turvy with the ceiling underneath your feet and the ground overhead.

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You will encounter six wonder zones that are packed full of fun for the whole family, like the extreme weather zone, physical challenge zone, space discovery and many more. After exploring the exhibits, make your way down to the basement where you will find even more thrilling activities. You can race through the obstacles through the glow-in-the-dark Indoor Ropes Course, compete with your friends and family in Laser Tag and a whole new adventure in the 4D XD Motion Theater Simulator. WonderWorks is open all week long from 11:00 a.m. Monday through Friday, and at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday. For more information about all the attractions in WonderWorks, visit their website at www.wonderworksonline.com/orlando . > RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! Ripley’s Believe It or Not is the weirdest and wackiest museum you will ever encounter in your life! As you are exploring through the museum, you will come across some of the most odd and bizarre exhibits, artifacts and displays like shrunken heads, the tallest man in the world, a huge Good Year tire and even a vampire killing kit. If you cannot believe it, then come see it for yourself. The odditorium is open daily from 12:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. For more information on Orlando’s mind-boggling museum, you can visit their website .

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I remember when I went to the museum for the first time, I was star struck. Even though the celebrities are not real, the statues were so life-like it felt as if I was looking at the real person. A few years back, they had a section for the One Direction members and I my heart dropped when I saw their statues. It was the closest I would ever be from meeting them. The stars are waiting for you so come on down and have your dreams come true! For more information about Madame Tussauds Orlando, you can check out their website at www.madametussauds.com/orlando/en/.

The next time you are planning a trip to Orlando, make sure to put International Drive on your list of places to visit. It is a great place for anyone to discover and make lasting memories.

There are a lot of interesting and entertaining attractions to check out here and will definitely make your trip an unforgettable one. You could spend the entire day here without even realizing it. So, bring your family and friends down to International Drive for a fun adventure full of surprises and wonder. For more information on what else I-Drive has to offer, you can take a look at their website at www.internationaldriveorlando.com

Even though the celebrities are not real, the statues were so life-like i it felt as if I was looking at the real person. > MADAME TUSSAUDS ORLANDO Have you ever wondered what it would be like to meet your favorite celebrities in person? Well, now you can-sort of. The world-famous Madame Tussauds museum has a small setup on International Drive that includes wax statues of all the famous A-list celebrities and characters from movies, music, TV, sports and even iconic historical figures and leaders. The museum has even added a section for some of the most popular Justice League superheroes like Aquaman, Batman, Superman and Wonder Woman. Get your camera ready and take selfies with celebrities like Beyonce, Taylor Swift, Brad Pitt, Miley Cyrus and many more.

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Yes Virginia, there is an actual town that is named after the big man in red.

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hat better place is there to celebrate the Christmas holiday than Santa Claus, Indiana. Yes Virginia, there is an actual town that is named after the big man in red.

Santa Claus is in the southwestern part of Indiana. It is located in Spencer County, 179 miles from Indianapolis and 150 miles from Lexington, Kentucky.

So how does one actually celebrate Christmas in a town that thrives on the holiday? Every December, there is a three-weekend festival called Santa Claus Christmas Celebration, where the town was taken over with special events and holiday traditions with festive holiday shopping and events.

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M.A.WALTERS is a recent graduate from SNHU with a BA in Creative Writing & English. She loves to travel as much as possible with her husband. They have plan on seeing as many places in the world as they can.

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AROUND TOWN Explore the Santa Claus Museum and Village or take a family picture with the 22-foot Santa statue or see if you can find all fifteen Santa statues around town. Maybe try some homemade sweets from the historical Santa’s Candy Castle, built in 1935. There’s a reindeer exhibit along with roasting chestnuts on an open fire.

Children of all ages can send their letters to the famous big guy in the red suit through the Santa Claus, Indiana post office, where it will be hand-canceled with a Santa Claus postmark. Each year, more than 20,000 letters to Santa, some actually addressed to Santa Claus, Indiana and some merely addressed to Santa Claus and arrive from all over the world. And every year, Santa’s elves 300 local volunteers write per-

sonal replies to each one, often writing up to 2000 response notes per day, that began in the 1930s.

Santa Claus Christmas Celebration www.santaclausind.org/SantaClaus-Christmas-Celebration/

Granted, there is plenty to do in Santa Claus, but Christmas is just a little bit more special in a small town that is named after the jolly old elf.

There is so much to do and see during the holiday season. The little ones can have breakfast with Santa, himself. While visiting the Santa Claus Museum and Village, make sure to enjoy an interactive storytelling of how the town got its name.

Santa Claus, Indiana gets 20,000 letters a year - and 'elves' reply to all of them - .

It has been mentioned that Santa Claus, Indiana just might be one of the best Christmas towns in the country. If its name alone doesn’t give you a clue as to why, then check the holly jolly festivities for yourself and see why.

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Buongiorno Amici!

I am lucky to have recently enjoyed my summer vacation on Sicily's largest offshore island: Pantelleria.

I am still so excited about all that I got to see, experience, and savor while I was there and I am thrilled to share my insights on what it means to visit this wonderful windswept island.

PANTELLERIA

Pantelleria is located in the Mediterranean Sea and whilst still a part of Sicily, its actual location lies much closer to Africa. It is in fact 62 miles SW of Sicily, yet only 37 miles from Tunisia, two of my 7 days on the island were particularly clear and I was able to see all the way to the coast of Tunisia.

The island itself is not overly large, but is certainly big enough and oers much more than you could ever expect. Pantelleria is the largest of Sicily's satellite

islands, a diverse volcanic island - the last eruption dates back to 1891 - with a population of 9,000 and its highest peak is the Montagna Grande which stands at 836ms above sea level. The majority of the island became recognized as a National Park in 2016, it has the most beautiful natural lake, known as Lago di Venere, formed by an extinct volcanic crater which honestly looks like someplace you would associate with the Caribbean - it was great for swimming and enjoying the hot springs and mud bathing too.

There are some fabulous treks on the island, with pathways that are well marked; winery visits; natural saunas and of course the sea surrounding the unforgettable island.

Whilst there are no sandy beaches to enjoy, there is a beautiful and rugged coastline with lots of small coves and grottoes to discover, crystal clear blue waters and of course the green countryside overhanging the sea. One thing that I was surprised to learn about Pantelleria is that ďŹ shing is not a big industry here - it's very much all about the agriculture.

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UNDISCOVERED ITALY

Before saying a few words about Sikelia where I was lucky enough to stay - I wanted to mention the biggest surprise of all: One thing that many people said to me on the island was 'This is an island you will either love or hate'.. I totally enjoyed every minute on the island and I was surprised that others would have such strong considerations otherwise. I realized though, that it is not an island for everyone and I may not recommend it to families due to the lack of sandy beaches and its ruggedness - it is for sure an amazing destination for those seeking an 'undiscovered Italy' and to truly take a step inside the Italian lifestyle. The food here, along with the wine was amazing and so well priced, the people warm and welcoming.

SIKELIA LUXURY HOTEL I spent my entire stay at the beautiful Sikelia - a 20 suite property owned by the unforgettable Giulia.. this property deďŹ nitely has huge 'sense of place' presence and feel - the words that come to mind thinking about Sikelia are unique, warm, luxury & tranquility, it also has an almost monastic feeling about it. I stayed in one of their Iconic Suites, which was not only spacious but also had a great terrace outside where it was possible to enjoy the beautiful sunsets, sitting on a cushion on top of the roof of the hotel's restaurant was THE place to be without a doubt! The breakfast at the property is something I will never forget - each and every item served was local, fresh and memorable.

The agriculture is quite unique - due to the winds for which the island is well known - the traditional farming on the island makes my back ache just thinking about it. All of the plants and trees are cultivated in a way that they remain very low to the ground, the main products are wine, olives and olive oil, capers and various fruits. The Zibibbo grape is the one most associated with the island and whilst there are some fabulous local wines - the most famous are the Moscato di Pantelleria and the Moscato Passito di Pantelleria, sweeter wine varieties.

As well as owning and managing the ever elegant Sikelia, Giulia also has a winery which is a great place not only for wine tasting and understanding the production of various products made on the island, but also for enjoying unique aperitivi, dinners and a party or two as well.

Looking back, thinking about my time spent on Pantelleria - I would describe it as a beautiful island of contrast which has an almost Arabic feel mixed with typical scents of Southern Italy. Characterized by dry-stone walls, beautiful Dammuso, natural hotsprings, rejuvenating mud, beautiful walks, and of course Lago di Venere, which is worth returning to Pantelleria just to experience this again. Talking about returning to Pantelleria - I would return in a micro-second... without a doubt.

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