The Rancho Bernardo Community Foundation is offering a splendid opportunity for all residents and groups to be a part of their first-ever cruise adventure. Sail from San Diego aboard the fabulous Holland America's M/S RYNDAM to Mexico's Sea of Cortez. Enjoy marvelous meals, spectacular onboard entertainment and seminars featuring RB professionals explaining investments, estate planning and Foundation endowments. Spend a day exploring the towns of Loreto, Pichilingue/La Paz and Cabo San Lucas. Other options include deep sea fishing and a round of golf at Cabo. The ship will depart San Diego for the warmth and romance of Mexico in the evening of October 1 and will return on the morning of October 8. Special per person (double occupancy) prices start at only $771 plus fees and taxes. A portion of the cruise fare may be tax deductible - check with your tax professional. A bonus to Rancho Bernardo - $100 per person will be donated to the RB Community Foundation. Learn, lounge, explore and enjoy. For information, cabin selection and/or reservations call TRAVEL TRAVEL / THE CRUISE CENTER at 858-487-7074 or call Bill Chaffin (858) 675-3060 about RB Community Foundation's onboard activities.

A shorter cruise for you? How about a boat trip to Catalina Island May 14 - 16? The 'cruise' really starts in Rancho Bernardo; a luxurious motorcoach to Newport Harbor, by boat to Catalina, 2 nights May 14-16 at the Pavilion Lodge, interesting island tours including the Airport in the Sky, and an Arabian horse performance at El Rancho Escondido. Other tours on your own may include the Casino Tour, Glass Bottom Boat (and more). Plenty of time for shopping and wandering. A dinner at Channel House, two Continental breakfasts, baggage and taxes are all included. $289 per person double. Sponsored by the Oaks North Travel Club. For more information and reservations call Evelyn Schmidt at (858) 485-8351 or Fan Chandler at (858) 485-0480.

Then there is "The Trip of a Lifetime" says Bee St. Clair, VP Travel/Study of the RB Continuing Education Center. She and husband Hal will be escorting travelers to Russia July 11 to 23 during the famous "white nights." Fly to St. Petersburg, board the luxury Viking Pakhomov for a three-day tour of the city which includes the Hermitage and an evening show and more. Then on to "Waterways of the Czars," sailing on the Russian rivers with stops at the Golden Ring cities of Kizhi, Goritsy, Yaroslav and Uglich. Upon reaching Moscow, there will be a walking tour of the Kremlin and the Moscow Circus, other tours, and time for sightseeing. Trip is fully escorted and has expert English speaking guides. Starting at $2731 per person. Includes all transfers, airfare, all meals, onboard hotel, lectures and tours, admissions and tickets. Just bring your shopping money! For more details, cabin selection and reservations call Bee St. Clair at CEC - (858) 487-0464.