Viking Travel/The Cruise Shop is proud to be a supporter of Marklund, and has created this special event in hopes of raising awareness and much needed funds for Marklund, which provides compassionate care and services to infants, children and adults with severe developmental disabilities. Marklund is located in Geneva and Bloomingdale.
Now a little bit about our partner Sponsors:
The Wine & Vine strives to be the neighborhood restaurant where everyone feels comfortable and welcome. This concept is the brain–child of Hank & Beth Dreyer, residents of Elmhurst.
Located in downtown Elmhurst, they are a full-service restaurant and retail wine shoppe and offer a unique atmosphere, along with fresh, delicious food and great service.
Executive Chef/Owner Hank and Sous Chef Kevin prepares everything daily,using only the freshest products available. Everything on their menu is fresh; the seafood comes in just about everyday and is NEVER frozen. The meat is hand–cut by the chefs.
You will be shown how to swirl, sniff and sip while they feature some of their delicious hors d'oeuvres to aliven your taste buds and develop your palette.
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Silversea Cruises -- High-end small ships and relatively long sailings to a range of exotic destinations around the world. It has a distinctive European styling reflected in every detail, from uncompromising service to exquisite gourmet dining.
They offer the perfect blend of travel and good living, with sumptuous ocean-view suites and the luxurious freedom of an all-inclusive lifestyle. This world class cruise line sets the benchmark in the ultra-luxury cruise market. This year they've added even more destinations to their collection, delving deeper into the worlds of art and culture, with unique onboard programs offering unprecedented explorations into the heritage of great wines and culinary styles. Silversea has been voted World's Best Small Ship Cruise Line by Conde Nast.
The Silverseas representative will focus on European Culinary and Wine cruises for 2010 and 2011.
They will be offering $100 per person savings off of any 2010 or 2011 cruise if attendees book by April 1, 2010.
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Viking River Cruises is the world’s largest river cruise company, offering scenic cruising along the rivers of Europe, Russia, China and Egypt. The company has been honored multiple times as the top river cruise line on Condé Nast Traveler’s “Gold List” and Travel + Leisure’s “World’s Best” Awards.
Since its 1997 inception, the company has grown to a fleet of 20 vessels, and provides unique, deluxe vacations to experienced travelers with an interest in geography, culture and history.
Viking's representative will cover the Portraits of France, and Vineyards & Vistas. They'll be giving a $50 ship board credit for bookings made within a week of the event.
Help us support this worthy cause and have fun while we're doing it! 
To register in advance, Click Here for a short form. Simply print it out , fill it in and mail with your check to Viking Travel Service, 700-C Pasquinelli Dr., Westmont, IL 60559.
If you have any questions, call: 630-321-1664. Ask about the Marklund Fundraising Event.