Fall 2018 CLUBMail Catalog

FALL 2018

YOUR TICKET TO GREAT THEATER AND TRAVEL!

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The Nutcracker, Beautiful, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Les Misérables, Dear Evan Hansen, Miss Saigon, and so much more!

IN THIS ISSUE…

THEATER

THEATER

TRAVEL

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OCTOBER 2018

Hairspray 10/30–11/11 15

NOVEMBER 2018

The Play That Goes Wrong 11/7–18 7 A Charlie Brown Christmas 11/29–12/2 7 Boston Ballet's The Nutcracker 11/29–12/30 9

DECEMBER 2018

How the Grinch Stole Christmas The Musical 11/28–12/9 8 A Christmas Carol 12/7–23 15

JANUARY 2019

Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory 1/8–20 10 Beautiful: The Carole King Musical 1/29–2/10 10

FEBRUARY 2019

School of Rock—The Musical 2/12–24 11

MARCH 2019

The Illusionists— Live From Broadway 3/5–10 11

APRIL 2019

North Shore Music Theatre Getaways & Inns of Rockport North Shore Music Theatre Getaways & Beauport Hotel NYC & Radio City Getaways

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NOVEMBER 2018

Vintage Christmas in Portsmouth NH 11/30–12/2 20 Christmastime in Newport 11/30–12/2 20

DECEMBER 2018

Goodspeed Theater Weekend 12/7–9 21 Christmas by the Sea, Ogunquit ME 12/7–9 21 Christmas Markets: Budapest, Vienna & Prague 12/9–19 46 A Holiday in Boston 12/14­–15 22 New Year’s Week in Spain: Barcelona, Madrid & Seville 12/26/18–1/4/19 47 New Year’s Week in London 12/27/18–1/2/19 48 New Year’s in London plus Paris 12/27/18–1/4/19 49

JANUARY 2019

Wonders of Ancient Israel 1/12–20 50

A Bronx Tale 4/2–14 12 Les Misérables 4/16–28 12

FEBRUARY 2019

MAY 2019

MARCH 2019

Kenya Wildlife Safari 2/22–3/6 51

Miss Saigon 6/12–30 13

Iceland: Reykjavik & Northern Lights 3/2–7 52 Philadelphia Flower Show 3/8–10 23 Barcelona Getaway 3/25–4/1 53

JULY 2019

APRIL 2019

Kinky Boots 5/7–12 13

JUNE 2019

Dear Evan Hansen 7/10–8/4 14

AUGUST 2019

Hello, Dolly! 8/13–25 14

BOSTON THEATER WEEKENDS

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical 2/9–10 16 Les Misérables 4/27–28 16 Miss Saigon 6/22–23 17 Hello, Dolly! 8/17–18 17

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Charleston & Savannah 4/7–12 24 A Week in Ireland 4/7–14 54 Morocco 4/11–22 55 Venice 4/12–18 56 Paris Escape 4/12–28 57 The Amalfi Coast 4/12–20 58 Classic Tuscany 4/12–20 60 Virginia’s Chesapeake Bay 4/27–5/1 23 The Italian Riviera 4/27–5/5 62 Holiday in Taormina 4/28–5/5 63

FALL 2018 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

& TRAVEL CALENDAR Page

MAY 2019

U.S. National Parks: Grand Canyon to Yellowstone 5/3–14 25 Exploring Tuscany 5/4–12 64 Sedona & Grand Canyon 5/5–10 26 The Greek Islands 5/7–20 66 London, Normandy & Paris 75th D-Day Anniversary 5/9–20 65 The Amalfi Coast 5/11–19 58 The Italian Lakes 5/11–19 68 Philadelphia & Bucks County 5/13–16 27 Scotland 5/14–22 69 Canadian Tulip Festival & 1000 Islands 5/16–19 27 Biltmore Estate & Great Smokies 5/18–24 28 The Azores 5/26–6/2 70 National Parks: Canadian Rockies, Glacier & Yellowstone 5/30–6/9 29

JUNE 2019

Bar Harbor ME 6/7–9 30 Bar Harbor ME 6/21–23 30 American Heritage 6/23–26 31 Boothbay Harbor ME 6/25–27 30 Canada’s Atlantic Coast 6/30–7/6 32

JULY 2019

Montreal & Quebec City 7/14–18 31

AUGUST 2019

Alaska Discovery 8/13–25 34 America’s National Parks 8/19–27 33 Danube Symphony Cruise 8/31–9/8 92

SEPTEMBER 2019

Legendary Ireland 9/4–12 71 Biltmore Estate & Great Smokies 9/7–13 28 Sedona & the Grand Canyon 9/8–13 26 Treasures of Northern California 9/8–16 36 Philadelphia & Bucks County 9/9–12 27 Boothbay Harbor ME 9/11–13 30 San Antonio 9/13–17 37 Mackinac Island 9/13–18 38 South Dakota: Badlands & Black Hills 9/13–19 39 Lakes & Villages of Northern Italy 9/14–22 72

Page American Heritage 9/15–18 31 Memphis & Nashville 9/17–22 40 London, Paris & Amsterdam 9/19–29 73 The Amalfi Coast 9/21–29 58 Grand Tour of France 9/21–10/5 74 Charleston & Savannah 9/22–27 24 The Azores 9/22–29 70 Florence & the Cinque Terre 9/21–29 75 Madeira Island & Portugal’s Treasures 9/25–10/3 76 The Rocky Mountains 9/27–10/5 41 Memphis & Nashville 9/28–10/3 40 Easy Going on the Amalfi Coast 9/28–10/6 77 Getaway to Iceland 9/29–10/4 78

OCTOBER 2019

The Amalfi Coast 10/5–13 58 Getaway to Iceland 10/6–11 78 Cultural Cuba 10/6–14 79 Painted Canyons of the West 10/6–14 42 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta & Santa Fe 10/7–11 43 Romantic Rhine Cruise 10/10–19 94 Provence & the Côte D’Azur 10/11–19 80 Highlights of Scandinavia 10/11–20 81 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta & US National Parks 10/11–22 44 Classic Tuscany 10/12–20 60 Getaway to Iceland 10/13–18 78 New Orleans 10/14–18 45 Rimini, San Marino & Venice 10/19–26 82 Classic Spain 10/19–29 83 Irish Splendor 10/29–11/5 84

NOVEMBER 2019

Roman Holiday 11/2–8 86 Sicilian Adventure 11/2–10 87 Egyptian Treasures 11/3–12 88 Dubrovnik, Croatia Getaway 11/6–12 90 Puglia: Southern Italy’s Gem 11/9–17 91

ON THE COVER: Ireland, pgs. 54, 71, 84.

VIEW FULL ITINERARIES: showofthemonth.com/travel

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TRAVELING WITH FRIENDS YOU’VE JUST MET! We love to remind our members of the many benefits of traveling with The Club—members-only personal service, affordability, solo-friendly itineraries and, on our international trips, tour managers so good that our travelers never fail to single them out for lavish praise! But, on that long list of benefits, there’s one our members mention all the time. It’s meeting and making new friends!

This month I had the pleasure of traveling with a great group of members on our annual “Presidents Trip.” Traveling with me were people largely from New England (making for many happy and unexpected connections!) who really enjoyed the conviviality of the group! Of course, like all of our members, they also enjoyed the personal service and low cost, but in the end, people make the trip memorable and I knew that we had all made some wonderful new friends. So, if you haven’t traveled with us yet, don’t wait! Give us a call and talk to a real live person. We’ll help you plan a trip that’s affordable, stress-free and one of the best travel experiences of your life!

WE HAVE YOUR TICKETS Boston theaters will be lit like a Broadway billboard this season! Turn the page, pick some shows and call us. Show of the Month Club has your tickets!

Tim Montgomery President

ABOUT SHOW OF THE MONTH CLUB Where the worlds of Theater and Travel Come Together in ONE GREAT CLUB! Show of the Month Club was founded in 1956 and is the only theater and travel membership club in the country. Over the past 60 years the Club has offered its members top-price theater tickets for thousands of shows, at a discount. Today, Show of the Month Club continues to provide its members with a convenient, simple and economical way to order theater tickets for the best shows coming to greater Boston.

Back in the mid-1960s, the Club began offering a small selection of domestic and international travel packages. They became so popular that we created The Travel Club, now included in Show of the Month Club membership, featuring carefully planned yet affordable trips to over 100 destinations every year! Today, The Travel Club is a full-service, private travel agency where your travel advisor knows you and is easily available on the phone!

Here are just a few good reasons why our travelers wouldn’t travel with anyone else: • Our groups are small—usually around 18 to 24 travelers.

• All departures are from Boston’s Logan International Airport on regularly scheduled, major airlines.

• Traveling solo? The Club offers some of the lowest single supplements in the industry.

• And our trips are legendary for value. Our motto is Spend Less, Travel More!

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FALL 2018 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

Show of the Month Club member benefits also include a quarterly catalog, weekly email updates, parking discounts, restaurant gift certificates and lots more—including membership in The Travel Club! It’s also important to note that the Club is not a subscription series and members are under no obligation to buy anything—ever!

London YOU CAN BE A GROUP LEADER! Earn big discounts for your vacation! Being a Group Leader and traveling with friends and family is rewarding! With our new Friends & Family Program, you can start earning discounts when 5 or more travelers join your tour. Here's how it works: • Bring 5–7 traveling/paying passengers and earn a $100 discount for the group leader— that’s you!

• 8 traveling/paying passengers earn a $200 discount for the group leader • 9 traveling/paying passengers earn a $300 discount for the group leader • 10 traveling/paying passengers earn a $400 discount for the group leader traveling/paying passengers do not include group leader

WHICH TOURS CAN BE BOOKED FOR FRIENDS & FAMILY? Friends and Family reservations apply only to tours that include round-trip air.

HOW ARE EARNED CREDITS APPLIED TO MY BOOKING? The discount of up to $400 will be applied to the group leader's reservation only and will be reflected in their confirmation/invoice. Should any of the passengers cancel from the program; the discount will be adjusted.

FLEXIBLE PAYMENT PLAN Any traveler can take advantage of our flexible payment terms. It’s simple. After securing your reservation with your initial deposit, you can pay as much or as little as you want until the final payment due date listed on your confirmation. That means you can make payments towards your trip as you see fit. This way, travelers are assured of a seat on a tour without having to make the entire payment in advance.

Arches National Park

SOLO TRAVELERS ARE THE FASTEST GROWING SEGMENT OF THE TRAVEL INDUSTRY In the “more good news department,” we're happy to call your attention to our campaign to lower single supplements. A great many of our members travel as singles and love that we take particular care to meet their needs. Lowering costs is the next big step and we’ve been pretty successful over the last few years. In this issue of CLUBMail you’ll find many programs where we lowered the supplement. Just look for the colored tabs on the pages.

CONTACT THE CLUB 560 Harrison Avenue, Suite 412, Boston, MA 02118 617-338-1111

VIEW FULL ITINERARIES: showofthemonth.com/travel

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TRAVELER REVIEWS Classic Tuscany April 2018 The tour was everything I thought it would be and turned out to be better than I thought. The hotel was nice. The staff was helpful and extremely friendly. The food was delicious every night and we always had variety. Raffela is the perfect tour director. She's knowledgeable, kind and always there for us to help with whatever we need. This is my second tour with her and I love being part of the family. Local guides were great too. Overall the process to book my trip was seamless thanks to Kim and Barbara. The other travelers were so nice. I was solo but felt included with everyone. Can't wait to book my next trip with SOMC! —Kim O. The Amalfi Coast May 2018 I am a repeat traveler (5 trips) with Travel Club. The value is outstanding. Accommodations are well beyond what I would expect for the price. Guides are the best, knowledgeable and attentive to any need. They manage to cover the chosen area very well and provide a wealth of information. Always feel safe and comfortable. My fellow travelers have been interesting and making friends has added fun to each tour group encountered. Definitely the "go-to" travel agent for me. —Gerri K. The Amalfi Coast May 2018 Easiest, most fulfilling, affordable, great group of fellow travelers, Travel Club is the only way to go. This was our first trip to Europe and it won't be the last. Many thanks to everyone involved!!!! —Michele C. The Italian Lakes May 2018 I particularly liked your flexibility. We flew over a day early so we could be rested and The Travel Club nicely accommodated this request. I also chose to go hiking and biking instead of on the bus tour and our travel leader was very accommodating. —John V. The Amalfi Coast Do whatever it takes to make sure Allessandra (Tour Manager) stays with The Travel Club! She was with us from the moment we arrived in Naples until we left. A couple of people in our group got sick on the bus and she handled the situation with great compassion. We especially liked going to the winery for lunch after the Pompeii visit and to the farm in Sorrento...places we wouldn't have found on our own. Also, the boat trip to Positano was wonderful. —Vicki H. Sicily's Resorts May 2018 Valentina was an excellent guide. She was probably the best tour manager I have had. She was personable and helpful. The hotels were very nice, comfortable and conveniently located. The planned excursions, boat trips, wineries, and olive farm were beautiful. —Karen C The Amalfi Coast April 2018 This trip was amazing! This was the first time I had ever been to Europe and it far exceeded my expectations.

The country is so beautiful, the food delicious and I can't even begin to tell you how amazing our guide Alessandra was. She really made this an exceptional experience. I would do this exact same trip again in a heartbeat. Thank you. —Jill N.

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Positano, The Amalfi Coast

FALL 2018 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

EMERSON COLONIAL THEATRE 106 Boylston Street Boston

THE PLAY THAT GOES WRONG Playing: November 7–18, 2018 Order Today!

What would happen if Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python had an illegitimate Broadway baby? You’d get The Play That Goes Wrong, Broadway and London’s award-winning smash comedy! Called “a gut-busting hit” (The New York Times) and “the funniest play Broadway has ever seen” (HuffPost), this classic murder mystery is chock-full of mishaps and madcap mania delivering “a riotous explosion of comedy” (Daily Beast) that is “tons of fun for all ages” (HuffPost)!

SHUBERT THEATRE

265 Tremont Street, Boston

A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS LIVE ON STAGE Playing: November 29–December 2, 2018 Order by: October 29, 2018 This touring production of A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage by Charles M. Schulz features everyone’s favorite Peanuts gang—Linus, Lucy, Snoopy, Sally, and more, all led by the lovable Charlie Brown—as they discover the true meaning of Christmas. When Charlie Brown becomes discouraged by the materialism of the season, Lucy convinces him to direct the neighborhood Christmas play. In typical Charlie Brown fashion, things go awry when he selects a tiny fir tree for the production. It’s up to Linus to save the day and remind everyone of the real message of the holiday.

A Charlie Brown Christmas Live on Stage, Schulz’s timeless story of the spirit of Christmas, showcases the unforgettable music of Vince Guaraldi, performed by a three-piece ensemble on stage, as well as a concert of beloved holiday carols led by the Peanuts characters.

Based on the popular Peanuts comic strip, the Emmy® and Peabody Award-winning television special by Bill Melendez and Lee Mendelson became a holiday viewing tradition after it first aired in 1965. It was adapted for the stage by Eric Schaeffer, by special arrangement with Arthur Whitelaw and Ruby Persson.”

GREAT SEATS at exceptional prices: showofthemonth.com

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WANG THEATRE

270 Tremont Street, Boston

HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS THE MUSICAL Playing: November 28–December 9, 2018 Order by: October 26, 2018 The Grinch broke box office records for two consecutive years on Broadway during its holiday engagements at the St. James and Hilton theatres in New York. Since then, more than 1.5 million theatre-goers across America have been delighted by this heart-warming holiday musical, which The New York Times praised as “100 times better than any bedtime story” and the Gannett papers hailed as “A genius of a show! A total delight for both kids and adults.”

Dr. Seuss’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical features the hit songs "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch" and "Welcome Christmas” (written by Albert Hague and Dr. Seuss) from the original animated series. Max the Dog narrates as the mean and scheming Grinch, whose heart is "two sizes too small," decides to steal Christmas away from the Holiday loving Whos.

Magnificent sets (John Lee Beatty) and costumes (Robert Morgan) inspired by Dr. Seuss’ original illustrations help transport audiences to the whimsical world of Whoville, while the Music and Book of Mel Marvin and Timothy Mason breathe new life into this timeless story of the true meaning of Christmas. The 2018 production is directed by Matt August and choreographed by Bob Richard based on the original choreography by John DeLuca and originally created by 3-time Tony Award® winning director, Jack O’Brien.

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FALL 2018 ORDER online or by phone: 617-338-1111

BOSTON OPERA HOUSE

539 Washington Street, Boston

BOSTON BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER Playing: November 29–December 30, 2018 Order by: October 19, 2018 Whether you’re seeing it again or for the first time, The Nutcracker will capture your imagination and transport you to a magical world of brave toy soldiers and dancing snowflakes. Follow Clara as she embarks on her journey filled with colorful characters, breathtaking costumes, and majestic scenery. From the captivating dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to the iconic snow scene, this enchanting classical ballet—set to the beloved music of Tchaikovsky—continues to enthrall audiences of all ages. Create an annual tradition with family and friends at one of New England’s most beloved holiday events and make memories to cherish for years to come.

GREAT SEATS at exceptional prices: showofthemonth.com

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BOSTON OPERA HOUSE

539 Washington Street, Boston

ROALD DAHL’S CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY Playing: January 8–20, 2019 Order by: December 7, 2018 Roald Dahl’s treasured tale is now Broadway’s Golden Ticket!

It’s the perfect recipe for a delectable treat: songs from the original film, including “Pure Imagination,” “The Candy Man” and “I’ve Got a Golden Ticket,” alongside a toe-tapping and ear-tickling new score from the songwriters of Hairspray.

Willy Wonka is opening his marvelous and mysterious chocolate factory…to a lucky few.

That includes Charlie Bucket, whose bland life is about to sweeten with color and confection beyond his wildest dreams. He and four other golden ticket winners will embark on a mesmerizing joyride through a world of pure imagination. Now’s your chance to experience the wonders of Wonka like never before—get ready for Oompa-Loompas, incredible inventions, the great glass elevator and more, more, more at this everlasting showstopper!

BOSTON OPERA HOUSE

539 Washington Street, Boston

BEAUTIFUL— THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Playing: January 29–February 10, 2019 Order by: December 28, 2018 Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her twenties, had the husband of her dreams and a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock ‘n’ roll. But it wasn’t until her personal life began to crack that she finally managed to find her true voice. Beautiful—The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.

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FALL 2018 ORDER online or by phone: 617-338-1111

BOSTON OPERA HOUSE

539 Washington Street, Boston

SCHOOL OF ROCK—THE MUSICAL Playing: February 12–24, 2019 Order by: January 11, 2019 School of Rock is a New York Times Critics’ Pick and "An inspiring jolt of energy, joy and mad skillz!" (Entertainment Weekly). Based on the hit film, this hilarious new musical follows Dewey Finn, a wannabe rock star posing as a substitute teacher who turns a class of straight-A students into a guitar-shredding, bass-slapping, mind-blowing rock band. This high-octane smash features 14 new songs from Andrew Lloyd Webber, all the original songs from the movie and musical theater’s first-ever kids rock band playing their instruments live on stage. Vanity Fair raves, "Fists of all ages shall be pumping!"

EMERSON COLONIAL THEATRE 106 Boylston Street Boston

THE ILLUSIONISTS— LIVE FROM BROADWAY Playing: March 5–10, 2019 Order by: February 5, 2019 The Illusionists—Live From Broadway This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. The Illusionists—Live From Broadway has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

GREAT SEATS at exceptional prices: showofthemonth.com

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BOSTON OPERA HOUSE

539 Washington Street, Boston

A BRONX TALE Playing: April 2–14, 2019 Order by: March 1, 2019 A Bronx Tale is a streetwise musical that takes you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s—where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. Featuring a doo-wop score, A Bronx Tale is a story about respect, loyalty, love, and above all else: family.

BOSTON OPERA HOUSE

539 Washington Street, Boston

LES MISÉRABLES Playing: April 16–28, 2019 Order by: March 15, 2019 Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Awardwinning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-half-year return to Broadway. With its glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, this breathtaking new production has left both audiences and critics awestruck, cheering “Les Miz is born again!” (NY1).

Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption—a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Featuring the thrilling score and beloved songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Stars," “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” and many more, this epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.

Seen by more than 70 million people in 44 countries and in 22 languages around the globe, Les Misérables is still the world’s most popular musical, breaking box office records everywhere in its 32nd year.

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FALL 2018 ORDER online or by phone: 617-338-1111

EMERSON COLONIAL THEATRE 106 Boylston Street Boston

KINKY BOOTS Playing: May 7–12, 2019 Order by: April 5, 2019 Kinky Boots is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy and Tony-winning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Sons. With the factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos.

BOSTON OPERA HOUSE

539 Washington Street, Boston

MISS SAIGON Playing: June 12–30, 2019 Order by: May 10, 2019 Experience the acclaimed new production of the legendary musical Miss Saigon, from the creators of Les Misérables.

This is the epic story of a young Vietnamese woman named Kim. In a bar run by a notorious character called The Engineer, Kim meets an American G.I. That encounter will change their lives forever. Featuring stunning spectacle, a sensational cast of 42, and a soaring score including Broadway hits like “Last Night of the World,” “The Movie in My Mind,” and “The Heat is On in Saigon,” this is a theatrical event you will never forget.

GREAT SEATS at exceptional prices: showofthemonth.com

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BOSTON OPERA HOUSE

539 Washington Street, Boston

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Playing: July 10–August 4, 2019 Order by: June 10, 2019 A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. "One of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history,” says The Washington Post. The New York Times calls Dear Evan Hansen “a gut-punching, breathtaking knockout of a musical” and NBC News says that the musical is “an inspiring anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond.

BOSTON OPERA HOUSE

539 Washington Street, Boston

HELLO, DOLLY! Playing: August 13–25, 2019 Order by: July 5, 2019 Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley stars in Hello, Dolly!—the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls “the best show of the year!” Winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival, director Jerry Zaks’ “gorgeous” new production (Vogue) is “making people crazy happy!” (The Washington Post).

Breaking box office records week after week and receiving thunderous raves on Broadway, this Hello, Dolly! pays tribute to the original work of legendary director/choreographer Gower Champion—hailed both then and now as one of the greatest stagings in musical theater history. Rolling Stone calls it “a must-see event. A musical comedy dream. If you’re lucky enough to score a ticket, you’ll be seeing something historic. Wow, wow, wow indeed!”

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FALL 2018 ORDER online or by phone: 617-338-1111

NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE 62 Dunham Road, Beverly

HAIRSPRAY Playing: Oct. 30–Nov. 11, 2018 Order by: Sept. 28, 2018 Hairspray is piled bouffant-high with laughter, romance, and infectious musical numbers. Set in Baltimore, 1962, Tracy Turnblad is a big girl with big hair and an even bigger dream: to dance her way onto TV, and into the heart of teen idol Link Larkin. Tracy’s audition makes her a local star and soon she is using her new-found fame to fight for integration. But can she win equality—and Link’s heart—without denting her ‘do?

Featuring the hit songs “Welcome To The ‘60s,” “You Can’t Stop The Beat,” “The Nicest Kids in Town,” and many more, Hairspray is an irresistible, feel-good show guaranteed to have you dancing the night away.

NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE 62 Dunham Road, Beverly

A CHRISTMAS CAROL Playing: Dec. 7–23, 2018 Order by: Nov. 7, 2018 New England’s brightest holiday tradition! An original adaptation based on Charles Dickens’ classic novella, A Christmas Carol is a musical ghost story following the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge through a series of strange and magical journeys, where he ultimately discovers the true spirit of the holiday season. Featuring dazzling special effects and traditional songs like “God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman,” “The Boars Head Carol,” and “We Wish You a Merry Christmas,” this award-winning production was created specifically for North Shore Music Theatre and has been seen by more than one million people since its debut in 1989.

GREAT SEATS at exceptional prices: showofthemonth.com

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2019 BOSTON THEATER WEEKENDS! IF YOU ENJOY WEEKEND GETAWAYS we have just the ticket! Simply drive to Boston and The Travel Club takes care of the rest: the parking, a Saturday night theater ticket, overnight accommodations at a terrific hotel, breakfast and even a $25 gift certificate to Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant. Ideal for a girls getaway, birthday surprise or anniversary celebration.

THE TONY®, GRAMMY®, AND OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING MUSICAL

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical February 9–10, 2019 Revere Hotel Boston Common Boston Opera House

$319 pp/do

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DIRECT FROM AN ACCLAIMED TWO-AND-A-HALF-YEAR RETURN TO BROADWAY. “LES MIZ IS BORN AGAIN!” (NY1).

Les Misérables April 27–28, 2019 Revere Hotel Boston Common Boston Opera House

$399 pp/do

FALL 2018 ORDER online or by phone: 617-338-1111

EXPERIENCE THE ACCLAIMED NEW PRODUCTION OF THE LEGENDARY MUSICAL FROM THE CREATORS OF LES MISÉRABLES.

Miss Saigon June 22–23, 2019 Revere Hotel Boston Common Boston Opera House

$449 pp/do

TONY AWARD-WINNING BROADWAY LEGEND BETTY BUCKLEY STARS IN HELLO, DOLLY!—THE UNIVERSALLY ACCLAIMED SMASH THAT NPR CALLS “THE BEST SHOW OF THE YEAR!”

Hello, Dolly!

August 17–18, 2019 Revere Hotel Boston Common Boston Opera House

$419 pp/do

REVERE HOTEL BOSTON COMMON

INCLUDES

Revere Hotel Boston Common tempts with an uncommon dining experience at the heart of the city. Expect the unexpected in traditional New England comfort foods and sip on craft cocktails with local influences at Rebel's Guild.

Or sample the seasonal snacks and libations at the rooftop lounge, Rooftop@Revere while taking in views of the Back Bay. Recreational amenities include a complimentary fitness center and indoor pool. Guestrooms offer large private city-view balconies, Sleep Number beds, armchairs, ottomans and armoires that conceal televisions.

Coffeemakers are provided in every room.

• Saturday night hotel accommodations • Saturday evening theater ticket • Sunday breakfast • Parking at hotel (one car per room) • $25 Dining Gift Certificate for Maggiano’s Little Italy*

*(one certificate for two persons; one certificate accepted per table)

GREAT SEATS at exceptional prices: showofthemonth.com

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DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAYS

NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE from

$199

per person double occupancy for a one-night stay

Motif #1, Rockport

PICK YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS Linden Tree Inn: • 1850 Victorian Bed & Breakfast • All rooms with private bath • 800 feet from the beach and shops • Full breakfast

PICK YOUR SHOW Jekyll & Hyde September 25– October 7

Hairspray October 30– November 11

Seven South Street Inn: • 2017 Yankee Magazine Editors' Choice for Best Country B&B • Bed & Breakfast built in 1766 • Outdoor pool and beautiful gardens • Gourmet four-course breakfast The Seafarer Inn: • Ocean views, wrap-around porch • Full buffet breakfast • Short walk to Straitsmouth Cove • Historic and refurbished bed and breakfast

INCLUDES • One nights’ accommodations at an Inns of Rockport inn (additional nights available upon request) • Performance at North Shore Music Theatre • Admission to the Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester • $25 Dining Gift Card (one per room) • Welcome amenity *No Monday performances

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BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Drive Yourself Getaways: enchanting Rockport, Massachusetts—a peaceful, seaside village on Cape Ann with miles of rugged rocky coastline, a vibrant arts community, a small picturesque harbor and historic Bearskin Neck. We’ve paired accommodations at one of the charming Inns of Rockport with tickets for a fabulous musical performance at the award-winning North Shore Music Theatre in nearby Beverly. All you need do is choose the show, the Inn, the date and we’ll do the rest.

Stay as many nights as you like!

ONCE YOU’VE PICKED YOUR SHOW, DATES AND INN, CALL US AT 617-338-1111 TO CHECK AVAILABILITY AND RESERVE!

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DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAYS

THE BEAUPORT HOTEL GLOUCESTER

WITH TICKETS TO NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE September 25–October 7 Midweek: $299*; Weekend: $315*

Jekyll & Hyde

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$249

*per person double occupancy for a one night stay

October 30–November 11 Midweek: $249*; Weekend: $259*

Hairspray

December 7–23 Midweek: $249*; Weekend: $259*

A Christmas Carol

ONE OF NEW ENGLAND’S OLDEST TOWNS, Gloucester—on beautiful Cape Ann—has made its living from fishing for almost 400 years, and has inspired books and films like Rudyard Kipling's Captains Courageous and Sebastian Junger's The Perfect Storm. With over 60 miles of coastline, there is a wealth of stunning views to enjoy—in addition to world-class museums to explore, gorgeous beaches to stroll, and interesting art galleries to visit. Situated on the Gloucester waterfront, with sweeping views of Gloucester Harbor and the Atlantic Ocean, Beauport Hotel Gloucester is the quintessential New England seaside getaway. Guests arriving at the hotel are immersed in understated coastal elegance and some of the best water views in New England. Gambrel roofs and dormers, cedar shingling and waterfront INCLUDES balconies frame the regal façade.

Beauport Hotel

ONCE YOU’VE CHOSEN YOUR SHOW AND DATES, CALL US TO CHECK AVAILABILITY AND MAKE YOUR RESERVATION.

• One nights’ accommodations at Beauport Hotel (additional nights available upon request) • Breakfast • Performance at North Shore Music Theatre, Beverly (no Monday performances) • $25 voucher (per room) at the hotel restaurant • Admission to the Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester • Cheese and crackers plate at hotel

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DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND

VINTAGE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY

PORTSMOUTH, NH

3 DAYS: Friday, November 30–Sunday, December 2, 2018 LET'S HEAD NORTH TO CELEBRATE THE ANNUAL VINTAGE CHRISTMAS IN PORTSMOUTH—stroll the charming historic streets, hop on the trolley to see the per person double occupancy sights, and enjoy tax-free New Hampshire shopping. This $319 per person triple event was listed as "one of the Top Ten Things not to miss occupancy; $279 per person in New England" by the Boston Globe. From our downtown quad occupancy; $599 for single reservations. Per accommodations we'll enjoy the historic waterfront person deposit is $150. district decorated in Victorian fashion, enjoy a host of holiday activities and be treated to the Candlelight Stroll at Strawbery Banke INCLUDES with 350 years of seasonal and holiday • Two nights’ three-star accommodations: traditions displayed at the historic homes Hampton Inn, Portsmouth and by the costumed performers.

$349

• Breakfast Saturday and Sunday • Saturday evening dinner • Saturday evening Strawbery Banke Candlelight Stroll • Welcome reception • Parking and luggage handling

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE.

DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND

CHRISTMASTIME IN

NEWPORT, RI

3 DAYS: Friday, November 30–Sunday, December 2, 2018 IT'S THE 48TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT—a city-wide festival celebrating the glorious traditions of the holidays! We'll stay at The Hotel Viking—in the center of the per person double occupancy celebrations with historic buildings decked out in holiday Call for triple and single finery, fun (and free) events and wonderful shopping. The reservations. Per person magnificent historic houses put on an amazing holiday deposit is $150. display of spectacular evergreens, decorated trees, plus thousands of poinsettias and wreaths. We've included admission to Holiday Evening at INCLUDES The Breakers and Newport Nutcracker • Two nights’ four-star accommodations: at Rosecliff, set within the iconic staircase, The Hotel Viking, Newport salons and ballroom of the mansion.

$499

• Nutcracker performance at Rosecliff • Holiday Evening at The Breakers • Luggage handling and parking at hotel

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CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA

OGUNQUIT, MAINE

3 DAYS: Friday, December 7–Sunday, December 9, 2018 WHAT’S PRETTIER OR MORE FESTIVE than a New England seacoast village all dressed up for the holidays? Upon arrival at the Meadowmere Resort we’ll be treated to a wine and cheese reception and be welcomed by our local elf! On Saturday enjoy the festivities of Ogunquit’s 32nd Annual Christmas by the Sea before your VIP admission to the popular Taste the Season Competition. Local restaurants compete for the coveted titles and we’ll sample and vote!

Don’t miss the barbershop quartet concert and holiday singalong at a local church. Before heading home on Sunday you’ll want to head to Kennebunkport and the festivities of the 37th Annual Christmas Prelude—voted #2 Christmas Town in America by HGTV!

$319

per person double occupancy

$279 per person triple occupancy; $259 per person quad occupancy; $479 for single reservations. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE.

• Two nights’ three-star accommodations: Meadowmere Resort, Ogunquit • Gourmet breakfast basket • Wine and Cheese Welcome Reception • Dinner one evening at Jonathan’s Restaurant • VIP admission to Ogunquit’s Taste the Season Competition on Saturday • Kittery Outlets Discount Book • Luggage handling and parking at hotel

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DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAY

A HOLIDAY IN BOSTON

2 DAYS: Friday, December 14–Saturday, December 15, 2018 LOOKING FOR A NEW HOLIDAY TRADITION? Call your best friend and hit the town—and the shops—during The Travel Club’s Holiday Getaway! Adding a new twist to the “‘tis better to give than to receive” spirit of the season, you’ll check off each gift on your list plus treat yourself to a festive weekend per person double occupancy in the city. Check into Boston's only waterfront Forbes Five-Star hotel—the Boston Harbor Hotel on historic Rowes Wharf. All rooms offer striking views of the Boston cityscape or the waterfront and harbor. Luxuries include a chic, private health club-style spa and fitness center and award-winning dining at Meritage Restaurant & Wine Bar or Rowes Wharf Sea Grille. Stroll the city and INCLUDES enjoy the holiday decorations, shop along • One night’s five-star accommodations: Newbury Street or visit Copley Place, enjoy Boston Harbor Hotel a cappuccino and pastry in the North End. • $50 Gift Certificate valid at one of the There's no end to the fun in store for you!

$199

Boston Harbor Hotel restaurants (one certificate for two persons) • Parking for one car per room

THIS PROGRAM WILL SELL OUT! RESERVE BY NOVEMBER 12, 2018

NEW YORK CITY GETAWAY

RADIO CITY CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR AMTRAK & ROOSEVELT HOTEL

3 DAYS: Available November 9, 2018–January 1, 2019 NEW YORK CITY is one of the biggest and best holiday destinations in the world—an illuminated wonderland adorned with twinkling lights, gorgeous window displays at Bergdoff Goodman and Macy's, the iconic Christmas Tree at Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Station decked out with lights and wreaths and the outdoor market of Winter Village at Bryant Park.

INCLUDES • Round-trip AMTRAK Northeast Regional service from South Station to Penn Station, NYC • Two nights' accommodations: Roosevelt Hotel • Radio City Christmas Spectacular performance

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from

$499–$899

per person double occupancy for a one-bedded COZY QUEEN room Rates depend on dates, availability and room type requested. Other room types include double/ double and superior king rooms.

Per person deposit is $300. This is not a group tour.

CALL TO CHECK AVAILABILITY AND RATES AND TO RESERVE.

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PHILADELPHIA FLOWER SHOW 3 DAYS: Friday, March 8–Sunday, March 10, 2019

GET A JUMP ON SPRING at the International Flower Show— the largest indoor flower show in America! Visit the new Museum of the American Revolution before visiting the country's “longest running horticultural show.” This year's theme is “Flower Power”—a nod to the 50th anniversary of Woodstock! We'll have plenty of time to wander through six acres of flowers, landscapes and garden paths, as well as shop at the marketplace. Before our return to Boston, we'll visit the stunning estate of Winterthur, home of Henry Francis du Pont.

$519

per person double occupancy $509 per person triple occupancy; $699 for single reservations.

Cancellation insurance waiver is $24.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES

RESERVE BY DECEMBER 3, 2018

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Two nights’ accommodations: Embassy Suites City Center, Philadelphia • Three meals: two breakfasts, one dinner • Services of professional Tour Manager

VIRGINIA’S CHESAPEAKE BAY & INTERNATIONAL TATTOO

5 DAYS: Saturday, April 27–Wednesday, May 1, 2019 WOW! STUNNING GARDENS, BEACHFRONT ACCOMMODATIONS, a military tattoo, and a casino stay! We can't ask for more than that! After one night's accommodations in Fredericksburg, VA, we'll visit Norfolk and the MacArthur Memorial and see the largest Tattoo in the U.S. with more than 650 performers, before we arrive at the largest pleasure beach in the world—Virginia Beach— and our oceanfront balcony rooms on the boardwalk. Add in visits to Norfolk Botanical Garden and one night at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino and this getaway is packed!

$779

per person double occupancy $769 per person triple occupancy, $1,019 for single reservations.

Cancellation insurance waiver is $75.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES

Virginia Beach

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Four nights’ accommodations: 1n Fredericksburg, 2n Virginia Beach, 1n Dover • Seven meals: four breakfasts, three dinners • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY JANUARY 18. 2019

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CHARLESTON & SAVANNAH THE ANTEBELLUM SOUTH

6 DAYS: Sunday, April 7–Friday, April 12, 2019 Sunday, September 22–Friday, September 27, 2019

$1,999

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,979 per person triple occupancy; $2,439 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. TripAssure Protection Plan is $120 Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Per person deposit is $400.

Charleston, SC

EXPERIENCE THE SOUTH’S LEGENDARY CHARM on this history-rich trip to South Carolina and Georgia! In Charleston—“America's Best-Mannered City”—you'll experience a city brimming with celebrated Colonial, Antebellum and Victorian homes, enjoy a cruise to Fort Sumter and a visit to Boone Hall, one of the South's oldest working plantations. Head for the pristine Georgia coast and stop in charming Beaufort on Port Royal Island. The largest National Historic Landmark District in the U.S., Savannah's unique allure is evidenced in her cobblestone streets adorned with gaslight lamps and dripping with Spanish moss, manicured gardens, oakshaded parks and more than twenty city squares filled with museums, churches, mansions, monuments and famous forts of the Revolutionary and Civil War eras. Our holiday concludes with an excursion to the Golden Isles and visits to Jekyll and St. Simons.

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1

Flight from Boston

DAYS 1–2

Holiday Inn, Charleston SC

DAYS 3–5

Hampton Inn and Suites, Savannah GA

DAY 6

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Charleston and Savannah to Boston, via a connecting city • Five nights’ accommodations • Nine meals: five breakfasts, four dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Manager

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Savannah, GA

RESERVE BY: April Trip: OCTOBER 22, 2018 September Trip: MARCH 18, 2019

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U.S. NATIONAL PARKS GRAND CANYON TO YELLOWSTONE

12 DAYS: Friday, May 3–Tuesday, May 14, 2019

$3,819

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

$4,639 for single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Per person deposit is $600.

Grand Tetons

LET’S EXPLORE THE DRAMATIC NATIONAL PARKS OF AMERICA’S WEST! We’ll start in Santa Fe—“The City Different”—whose downtown is a designated historic district of pueblo-style architecture, Spanish churches, twisting streets, galleries and tiny boutiques.

Explore the Old West mining town of Durango and tour Mesa Verde National Park and its 800-year-old cliff dwellings. Browse Native American crafts at Cameron Trading Post and enjoy the exhibits of Navajo culture at the Navajo Interactive Museum before enjoying ACCOMMODATIONS a full day to explore the Grand Canyon. See DAY 1 Flight from Boston the red and white sand-stone cliffs of Zion DAYS 1–2 Lodge at Santa Fe, Santa Fe National Park and the arches, bridges and DAY 3 Far View Lodge, Mesa Verde Hoodoos of Bryce Canyon National Park.

DAY 4 Hampton Inn, Kayenta Spend three nights in Wyoming’s resortDAYS 5–6 Best Western Premier Grand Canyon Squire Inn, Grand Canyon cowboy town of Jackson and discover DAY 7 Holiday Inn Express Springdale, Grand Teton National Park—the mountains Zion National Park of the imagination—and Yellowstone, the DAY 8 Salt Lake Plaza Hotel, Salt Lake City world’s first national park.

DAYS 9–11

FEATURES Santa Fe tour including Loretto Chapel. Visit Durango. Mesa Verde National Park tour, Monument Valley. Cameron Trading Post. Grand Canyon: South Rim scenic walk, free day. Zion National Park: tram ride. Bryce Canyon National Park: tour by bus and on foot. Jackson. Grand Teton National Park: tour by bus and on foot.

Yellowstone National Park: tour with photo stops.

OPTIONAL: Grand Canyon—helicopter ride.

RESERVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2018

DAY 12

Elk Country Inn, Jackson Return flight to Boston

or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Albuquerque and Jackson to Boston, via a connecting city • Eleven nights’ accommodations • Fifteen meals: eleven breakfasts, four dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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SEDONA & THE GRAND CANYON 6 DAYS: Sunday, May 5–Friday, May 10, 2019 Sunday, September 8–Friday, September 13, 2019

$2,099

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,079 per person triple occupancy; $2,669 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. TripAssure Protection Plan is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Per person deposit is $300.

Grand Canyon

NESTLED AMID STRIKING RED-ROCK BUTTES, steep canyon walls and pine forests, Sedona earned its spot on USA Weekend “The 10 Most Beautiful Places in America”. Known for its mild climate, Sedona is one of the Southwest’s premier arts communities. We’ll get to know Sedona on a trolley tour that includes the Chapel of the Cross (build into the red rock), Uptown Sedona (packed with shops and galleries) and Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village (fashioned as a traditional Mexican village).

Enjoy views of the Grand Canyon from stops at a number of scenic outlooks long the South Rim and have dinner at Cameron Indian Trading Post. We’ll visit Montezuma Castle National Monument—one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings in North America—nestled into a towering limestone cliff; ride the Verde Canyon Railroad past towering cliffs and ancient ruins. We’ll spend our last day in Sedona at leisure before a farewell chuck wagon supper at the Montezuma Castle National Monument Blazin M Ranch.

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Phoenix, via a connecting city • Five nights’ accommodations: Sedona Real Inn (or similar) • Eight meals: five breakfasts, three dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Manager

Sedona trolley tour, Mexican village of Tlaquepaque, Oak Canyon, Grand Canyon South Rim, Cameron Indian Trading Post, Montezuma Castle National Monument cliff-dwelling, Verde Canyon Railroad.

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RESERVE BY May Trip: OCTOBER 29, 2018 September Trip: MARCH 1, 2019

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CANADIAN TULIP FESTIVAL & THE THOUSAND ISLANDS

4 DAYS: Thursday, May 9–Sunday, May 12, 2019 COME WITH US TO THE LARGEST TULIP FESTIVAL in the world with over one million bulbs on display! We’ll start in the heart of the Thousand Islands in Alexandria, NY and enjoy accommodations on the St. Lawrence Seaway overlooking Boldt Castle. After a scenic cruise and castle visit we’ll head to Ottawa where we’ll enjoy a city tour, a visit to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Stables and a free afternoon to enjoy the Tulip Festival—originally a gift of gratitude from the Queen of the Netherlands in 1945—on our own.

$799

per person double occupancy $789 per person triple occupancy, $1,119 for single reservations.

Cancellation insurance waiver is $60.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES

RESERVE BY FEBRUARY 1, 2019

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Three nights’ accommodations: 1n Alexandria, 2n Ottawa • Five meals: three breakfasts, two dinners • Services of professional Tour Manager

After deadline, call for availability.

PHILADELPHIA & BUCKS COUNTY 4 DAYS: Monday, May 13–Thursday, May 16, 2019 Monday, September 9–Thursday September 12, 2019

IMAGINE A SLEEPY COUNTRYSIDE OF ROLLING HILLS, working farms, covered bridges and picturesque towns and you’ve imagined Bucks County—less than an hour per person double occupancy from Philadelphia. Our getaway includes accommodations $789 per person triple occupancy; $1,059 for single reservations. in Peddler’s Village—an old-fashioned American “village” Cancellation insurance waiver is $60.

Although not required, we with 65 unique shops and six unique restaurants on 42 acres recommend purchasing the waiver. of landscaped gardens and brick pathways. Visit Green Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

Hills Farm where Pearl S. Buck once lived and Washington Crossing Historic Park to relive the night in 1776 when George Washington crossed the INCLUDES Delaware. In Philadelphia we’ll visit the new • Round-trip motorcoach transportation Museum of the American Revolution and from select locations • Three nights’ accommodations: dine at historic City Tavern.

$799

RESERVE BY: May Trip: FEBRUARY 8, 2019 September Trip: MAY 31, 2019

Golden Plough Inn • Six meals: three breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners • Services of professional Tour Manager

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BILTMORE ESTATE & THE GREAT SMOKIES 7 DAYS: Saturday, May 18–Friday, May 24, 2019 Saturday, September 7–Friday, September 13, 2019

$1,269

per person double occupancy

$1,249 per person triple occupancy; $1,629 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $105.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Per person deposit is $300.

Biltmore Estate; photo: Michael Brown

JOIN US ON AN ADVENTURE TO THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS—ridge upon ridge of forested mountains, diverse plant and wildlife, and remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture—this is America’s most visited national park and named for the blue-like smoky mist that surrounds them. From our accommodations in the charming mountain resort town of Gatlinburg, we’ll be entertained at the Comedy Barn Theatre, enjoy the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show, take in a performance at the Music Mansion Theatre and tap our feet to “America’s Hit Parade.” Free time in Gatlinburg affords the opportunity to explore the unique craft and specialty shops, restaurants and attractions lining its Main Street and an optional tour to “Dollywood” will be offered. A special highlight is an excursion to the incredible Biltmore Estate, Winery and Gardens—a 250-room French chateau owned by the Vanderbilt family, the largest privately-owned home in America. We’ll make our way home by way of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 DAYS 2–5

Holiday Inn, Woodstock VA Edgewater Hotel, Gatlinburg TN

DAY 6

Holiday Inn, Woodstock VA

DAY 7

Return to Boston area or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Six nights’ accommodations • Eleven meals: six breakfasts, five dinners • Services of professional Tour Manager

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Shenandoah Ridge

RESERVE BY: May Trip: FEBRUARY 11, 2019 September Trip: MAY 31, 2019

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CANADIAN ROCKIES

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK & YELLOWSTONE 11 DAYS: Thursday, May 30–Sunday, June 9, 2019

$3,759

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

$4,339 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $600.

Lake Louise

THE CANADIAN ROCKIES—a grand outdoor wonderland of dazzling peaks, lush alpine meadows, turquoise lakes, virgin forest, towering waterfalls and epic wildlife. Start in Banff National Park—“one of the world's premiere destinations, spanning a region of unparalleled majestic mountain scenery”–National Geographic)—famous for its outrageously colored lakes. Stop at turquoise-hued Lake Louise, and towering Victoria Glacier. Visit HeadSmashed-In Buffalo Jump UNESCO site before arriving in Waterton Lakes National Park.

Arriving in Montana, we'll board vintage 1930's Red Buses for a tour of Glacier National Park—magnificent and pristine—and travel up Going-to-the-Sun Road (“a strong ACCOMMODATIONS contender for the most spectacular road DAY 1 Flight from Boston in America”–Lonely Planet). Yellowstone International Hotel, Calgary AB DAYS 2–4 Irwin's Mountain Inn, Banff AB is next—jaw-dropping mountain scenery, DAY 5 Glacier Peaks Hotel, Glacier Country indescribable colors and jam-packed with DAY 6 Holiday Inn, Missoula MT wildlife—followed by the Grand Tetons and DAYS 7–8 Yellowstone Park Hotel, Yellowstone our final destination of Jackson.

WY

DAYS 9–10

FEATURES Calgary tour, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Victoria Glacier, Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump, Waterton Lakes National Park, Going-to-theSun Road, Glacier National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful, Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Mammoth Hot Springs, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson. OPTIONALS: Banff— Sulphur Mountain Gondola Ride. Jackson—The Grand Tetons by horseback; Snake River Float.

RESERVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2018

DAY 11

Elk Country Inn, Jackson WY Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Calgary and Jackson to Boston, via a connecting city • Ten nights’ accommodations • Fifteen meals: ten breakfasts, five dinners with beer or wine • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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BAR HARBOR, MAINE 3 DAYS: Friday, June 7–Sunday, June 9, 2019 Friday, June 21–Sunday, June 23, 2019

$479

per person double occupancy $469 per person triple occupancy; $619 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $24.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $150.

Bar Harbor Coastline

LET’S GO DOWNEAST… to Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, home to Acadia National Park and impressive Cadillac Mountain. Enjoy Four Diamond accommodations at the Blue Nose Inn with ocean views of Frenchman Bay, lovely pools and garden paths; a guided tour of Mount Desert Island and Acadia including a drive to the top of Cadillac (weather permitting).

Explore Bar Harbor—19th-century New England’s premier summer resort—and wander the galleries and INCLUDES shops before enjoying our lobstering cruise and a traditional Downeast Lobsterbake with • Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations piano entertainment at our hotel.

• Two nights’ accommodations: Blue Nose Inn, Bar Harbor • Four meals: two breakfasts, two dinners • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY: June 7 Trip: MARCH 1, 2019 June 21 Trip: MARCH 15, 2019

BOOTHBAY HARBOR

3 DAYS: Windjammer Days: Tuesday, June 25–Thursday, June 27, 2019 $499* Wednesday, September 11–Friday, September 13, 2019 $469* RICH HISTORY, QUAINT SHOPS, world-class seafood and stunning sea-scapes, Boothbay makes a delightful getaway.

We’ll spend two nights at the Boothbay Harbor Inn, located directly on the waterfront, with views of the harbor and the famous wooden footbridge. We’ll enjoy dinner and a show at the Carousel Dinner Theatre, a visit to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, a narrated harbor cruise and a Maine Lobsterbake.

INCLUDES As we head for home on Sunday, we’ll stop • Round-trip motorcoach transportation in Kennebunkport and have free time for from select locations lunch and shopping. *Prices are per person double occupancy. June: triple occupancy $489; singles $699. September: triple occupancy $459; singles $669. Cancellation insurance waiver is $24. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $150.

• Two nights’ accommodations: Boothbay Harbor Inn • Four meals: two breakfasts, two dinners • Services of professional Tour Manager

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RESERVE BY: June Trip: MARCH 18, 2019 September Trip: JUNE 7, 2019

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AMERICAN HERITAGE

4 DAYS: Sunday, June 23–Wednesday, June 26, 2019 Sunday, September 15–Wednesday, September 18, 2019 HISTORY AND SMALL-TOWN CHARM blend together in southern Pennsylvania in the town of Gettysburg. Here we’ll find a compact but lively center, lined with Federalstyle buildings, and filled with mom-and-pop shops and restaurants. We’ll visit Gettysburg Military Park and Battlefield and learn about the battle that became the turning point in the Civil War. Visit the home of President Dwight D. Eisenhower and Harpers Ferry National Historical Park; take a candlelight ghost tour and visit the Shriver House to see the INCLUDES civilian side of the Civil War.

RESERVE BY: June Trip: MARCH 16, 2019 September Trip: JUNE 8, 2019

$779

per person double occupancy $769 per person triple occupancy; $969 for single reservations.

Cancellation insurance waiver is $60.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Three nights’ accommodations: Marriott Courtyard Hotel, Gettysburg PA • Six meals: three breakfasts, three dinners • Services of professional Tour Manager

MONTREAL & QUEBEC CITY 5 DAYS: Sunday, July 14–Thursday, July 18, 2019

WHAT’S IN STORE FOR YOU ON THIS SUMMER GETAWAY to Canada’s Quebec province? Beauty, culture and tons of old world charm! Spend two nights in fabulous Montreal, with accommodations in the heart of the city. Enjoy breakfast amongst locals at neighborhood restaurants and a guided tour that includes the panoramic view from Mount Royal. In Quebec City, we’ll have a narrated tour of both New and Old Quebec including the Plains of Abraham. After breakfast at the Parliament Building we’ll take an excursion to the Shrine of Sainte Anne de Beaupre and Montmorency Falls.

$919

per person double occupancy $909 per person triple occupancy, $1,299 for single reservations.

Cancellation insurance waiver is $75.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES

Montmorency Falls

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Four nights’ accommodations: Le Centre Sheraton, Montreal two nights, Hotel Palace Royal, Quebec City two nights • Six meals: four breakfasts, two dinners • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY APRIL 5, 2019

After deadline, call for availability.

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CANADA’S ATLANTIC COAST NOVA SCOTIA, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, NEW BRUNSWICK WITH THE NOVA SCOTIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO 7 DAYS: Sunday, June 30–Saturday, July 6, 2019

$1,799

per person double occupancy $1,779 per person triple occupancy; $2,399 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $105.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

The Baddeck Lighthouse

WELCOME TO ATLANTIC CANADA—the Maritimes—a small group of islands and peninsulas with a rugged coastline, breathtaking mountain vistas, hidden fishing villages, a ribbon of lighthouses and fascinating cultural and historic attractions. We'll begin with a drive to Portland where we'll board the CAT fast ferry for our passage to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

Enjoy a visit to much-photographed Peggy's Cove before a Halifax city tour that includes the Titanic gravesites and the majestic Citadel. A highlight of this vacation is the famous International Tattoo evening performance!

Dine at a traditional Prince Edward Island ACCOMMODATIONS lobsterbake and visit the home of Anne of Green Gables; see the amazing Hopewell DAY 1 Motorcoach to Portland, CAT to Rocks on the shores of the Bay of Fundy Yarmouth NS Rodd Grand Hotel, Yarmouth NS in New Brunswick (a Marine Wonder of the DAYS 2–3 The Lord Nelson Hotel, Halifax NS World). Our last day sees us home by way DAYS 4–5 Rodd Royalty Hotel, of Maine and a midday stop for lunch.

Charlottetown P.E.I. DAY 6

Chateau Saint John, Saint John NB

DAY 7

Motorcoach home or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Six nights’ hotel accommodations • Eleven meals: six breakfasts, five dinners including a lobsterbake • International Tattoo reserved seats • Services of professional Tour Manager

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FEATURES CAT Fast Ferry. Nova Scotia's scenic lighthouse route, Peggy's Cove, Halifax highlights tour, Titanic gravesites, Citadel, International Tattoo.

Prince Edward Island: Orwell Corner Historic Village, lobsterbake dinner, Cavendish beaches, Anne of Green Gables, Confederation Bridge, Hopewell Rocks.

RESERVE BY MARCH 22, 2019

After deadline, call for availability.

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AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS

GRAND TETONS, YELLOWSTONE, BRYCE, ZION & GRAND CANYON 9 DAYS: Monday, August 19–Tuesday, August 27, 2019

$2,799

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,779 per person triple occupancy; $3,649 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. TripAssure Protection Plan is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

Yellowstone National Park

JOIN THE TRAVEL CLUB AS WE VISIT FIVE OF AMERICA’S MOST BREATHTAKING PARKS— our great national treasures. We’ll begin with the world’s first national park—Yellowstone— designated in 1872, crowned with abundant wildlife, awe-inspiring views and the park’s famous hot springs and geysers, including Old Faithful. Our next stop are the Grand Tetons of Wyoming—called the “Mountains of the Imagination”—which form a stunning landscape where jagged peaks tower more than a mile above the valley floor and the cowboy-resort town of Jackson. Travel to Utah’s amazing Bryce Canyon National Park—dramatic arches, spires, steps and bridges of distinctive pink sandstone—and visit the soaring sandstone cliffs, decorated by time in hues of creams pinks and reds, of Zion National Park. Overnight at the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park before departing for the lights of Las Vegas.

Grand Tetons

FEATURES Yellowstone National Park tour including Old Faithful Geyser. Yellowstone Lake and Grand Canyon of Yellowstone. Grand Teton National Park including Jackson and Jenny Lakes and Chapel of Transformation. Wyoming’s Star Valley. Salt Lake City tour. Bryce Canyon National Park and Zion National Park. North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Las Vegas.

RESERVE BY FEBRUARY 11, 2019

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Salt Lake City and Las Vegas to Boston, via a connecting city • Eight nights’ accommodations • Thirteen meals: eight breakfasts, five dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Manager

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ALASKA DISCOVERY INCLUDING 7-NIGHT PRINCESS CRUISE

$5,064

per person double occupancy Inside Cabin; Outside Cabin upgrade: Add $1,050 pp/do; Balcony Cabin upgrade: Add $1,350 pp/do.

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes, fees and port charges.

Fuel surcharge, cruise port charges, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Onboard gratuities are not included in the price of your vacation. (Call for details.) Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $385. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $850.

CRUISING ALASKA'S BREATHTAKING INSIDE PASSAGE is the zenith for many ardent cruisers. Carved by massive glaciers millions of years ago, the scenery along this weaving coastal route is unmatched—1,000 islands, glaciers the size of Rhode Island, misty rain forests, rugged mountains, iceberg-dotted bays, plunging waterfalls and blindingly-blue fjords. Our land and sea holiday starts in astonishing Denali National Park with a Tundra Wilderness Tour and a luxury domed train allowing us to view the incredible landscapes of Denali from open-air platforms and glass-ceiling railcars. Our seven night Princess Cruise “Best Cruise Line Alaska”—Travel Weekly 13-time winner— embarks from Whittier and over the next five days we'll sail past mammoth Hubbard Glacier and through Glacier Bay—tidewater glaciers and scenic coastal islands. Our ports of call include Skagway, Juneau and Ketchikan. Enjoy a glorious day at sea as we cruise the amazing Inside Passage with its seemingly endless shore line and thousands of idyllic coves and bays.

Mt. McKinley, Denali National Park

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TRAVEL CLUB SELECT

13 DAYS: Tuesday, August 13–Sunday, August 25, 2019

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY DAY 1 DAYS 2–3

Flight from Boston Fairbanks Hotel, Fairbanks Denali Princess Wilderness Lodge, Denali National Park

DAY 4

Mt. McKinley Princess Wilderness Lodge, Denali

DAY 5

Board cruise ship, Whittier, depart 8:30 pm

DAY 6

Hubbard Glacier, scenic cruising

DAY 7

Glacier Bay National Park, scenic cruising

DAY 8

Skagway 7 am–8:30 pm

DAY 9

Juneau 6:30 am–5 pm

DAY 10

Ketchikan 10 am–6 pm

DAY 11

At sea

DAY 12

Arrive Vancouver, disembark Crowne Plaza Seattle Airport, Seattle, WA

DAY 13

Return flight to Boston

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Fairbanks and Seattle to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston's Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Five nights’ first-class hotel accommodations • Seven night Princess Cruise • Twenty-five meals: eleven breakfasts, six lunches, eight dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

or similar hotel accommodations

BOOK AN OUTSIDE CABIN AND RECEIVE A FREE BALCONY UPGRADE! SPACE IS EXTREMELY LIMITED. FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED! SAVE $100 WHEN YOU RESERVE BY FEBRUARY 6, 2019

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TREASURES OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, YOSEMITE, SONOMA & NAPA VALLEY 9 DAYS: Sunday, September 8-Monday, September 16, 2019

$3,629

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,579 per person triple occupancy; $4,629 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $275. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Per person deposit is $600.

San Francisco

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA IS HOME TO EVERYTHING FROM FAMOUS CITIES to charming small towns, from wine country to breathtakingly-scenic Yosemite National Park. This holiday starts in San Francisco—eccentric, eclectic and uninhibited and includes a visit to a local farm and wine tasting. Experience a fascinating tram tour of Yosemite and visit the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento. Cruise the crystalline blue and ACCOMMODATIONS green waters of spectacular Lake Tahoe DAY 1 Flight from Boston and visit Sonoma and Napa wine country— DAYS 1–2 Marriott at Fisherman’s complete with wine tastings, garden tour Wharf, San Francisco and family-owned vineyard.

DAYS 3–4 The Hotel at Black Oak Casino Resort, Sonora DAYS 5–6

Hyatt Regency, Sacramento

DAYS 7–8

Courtyard Novato Marin Sonoma, Sonoma

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to San Francisco, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston's Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Eight nights’ accommodations • Twelve meals: eight breakfasts, one lunch, three dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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Napa

FEATURES San Francisco, Fisherman's Wharf dinner, Bay cruise or city tour. Oakdale, visit local farm, Ironstone Vineyards wine tasting. Yosemite National Park tram tour. Sacramento and California State Railroad Museum. Lake Tahoe cruise.

Sonoma wine country, visit local vineyard. Visit family-owned vineyard.

SAVE $50 WHEN YOU RESERVE BY MARCH 1, 2019

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SAN ANTONIO GETAWAY

5 DAYS: Friday, September 13–Tuesday, September 17, 2019

$1,649

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,639 per person triple occupancy; $2,079 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. TripAssure Protection Plan is $120. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Per person deposit is $300.

Riverwalk

AS THE SONG SAYS “The stars at night, are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas,” and that’s where we’ll be on this four-night getaway to laid-back San Antonio. Historic and cosmopolitan, San Antonio manages this combination easily with a vibrant arts scene, monuments, museums and architecture. And, we’ll be front and center from our accommodations located right on the famous San Antonio River Walk—a network of “cypress-lined paths, arched bridges and lush landscapes” providing pedestrian-only access to eateries and cultural sites. We’ll enjoy both a city tour and river cruise that highlight the Mission San Jose and the Alamo; a visit to the LBJ Ranch and the “Texas White House,” and the German settlement of Fredericksburg.

San Jose Mission

Alamo

FEATURES

INCLUDES

River Walk hotel accommodations; tour including Mission San Jose and the Alamo; El Mercado Mexican Marketplace. Excursion to Stonewall and the LBJ Ranch, “Texas White House,” Fredericksburg; Paseo del Rio narrated boat ride.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to San Antonio, via a connecting city • Four nights’ accommodations: Drury Plaza Hotel • Seven meals: four breakfasts, three dinners • Escorted, private round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY MAY 6, 2019

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MACKINAC ISLAND MICHIGAN’S CROWN JEWEL

6 DAYS: Friday, September 13–Wednesday, September 18, 2019

$1,899

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,879 per person triple occupancy; $2,449 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. TripAssure Protection Plan is $120. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Per person deposit is $300.

Mackinac Island

OUR DESTINATION IS “SUSPENDED IN TIME”: Mackinac Island—voted one of the Top 10 Islands in the World by Condé Nast Traveler. Before we arrive in Michigan’s enchanting “Crown Jewel” we’ll visit one of America’s greatest historic destinations: 300 years of American life at Greenfield Village and the acclaimed Henry Ford Museum. On Mackinac we’ll enjoy waterfront accommodations at the gracious Island House. Horses, buggies and bicycles are the only transportation allowed on the island and we’ll set off on a scenic horse-drawn carriage tour followed by lunch at the magnificent Grand Hotel. Enjoy an overnight in Frankenmuth—a quaint Bavarian village settled in 1845—before our return to Boston.

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 DAYS 1–2 DAYS 3–4

Flight from Boston Greenfield Inn, Allen Park MI Island House, Mackinac Island MI

DAY 5

Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth MI

DAY 6

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Detroit, via a connecting city • Five nights’ accommodations • Nine meals: five breakfasts, one lunch, three dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Manager

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Covered Bridge, Frankenmuth, MI

FEATURES Greenfield Village & Henry Ford Museum, ferry to Mackinac Island, horse drawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island, lunch at Grand Hotel, Bavarian village of Frankenmuth.

RESERVE BY MARCH 8, 2019

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SOUTH DAKOTA

BADLANDS, BLACK HILLS & MOUNT RUSHMORE 7 DAYS: Friday, September 13–Thursday, September 19, 2019

$2,749

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,719 per person triple occupancy; $3,399 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $275. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Per person deposit is $600.

Badlands

THE SPIRIT OF THE WEST LIVES ON in South Dakota and this week-long getaway is a wonderful chance to reconnect with our country's rich history. We'll witness 2.5 billion years of geological history via the steep canyons, spires and buttes created by the stark, beautiful environment of the Badlands and the 865 foot Devils Tower Monument (made famous in “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”). Excursions to the man-made rock formations of Mount Rushmore and the still-in-progress Crazy Horse Memorial are equally breathtaking.

Visit the Geographic Center of the Nation in Belle Fourche and tour Riddle's Black Hills Gold and Diamond Factory. Travel part of Needles Highway and through Custer State Park. Visit the gold rush town of Deadwood—a National Historic Landmark—and former residence of true American originals Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. Our holiday winds down with a stop at Kevin Costner's Tatanka: Story of the Bison and a dinner and western show at the High Plains Heritage Center.

Mount Rushmore

FEATURES Mount Rushmore, Presidential Trail, Crazy Horse Memorial, Badlands National Park, Wall Drug, Belle Fourche, Devils Tower, Black Hills Gold and Diamond Factory, Needles Highway, Custer State Park, Deadwood.

SAVE $50 WHEN YOU RESERVE BY MARCH 6, 2019

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Rapid City, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston's Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Six nights’ accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn, Rapid City • Nine meals: six breakfasts, three dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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MEMPHIS & NASHVILLE

6 DAYS: Tuesday, September 17–Sunday, September 22, 2019 Saturday, September 28–Thursday, October 3, 2019

$1,899

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,879 per person triple occupancy; $2,359 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. TripAssure Protection Plan is $120. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

Nashville

YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE THIS EXPERIENCE! Discover the musical culture and rich historic tapestry of America’s iconic music meccas, Memphis and Nashville, and see where Blues and Rock & Roll began! In Memphis we’ll stroll along famous Beale Street—a National Historic Landmark lined with bars, restaurants, shops and live music venues. Memphis also means Elvis— her most famous son—and Graceland. We’ll enjoy a morning tour to learn about this musical heritage that ends with a visit to Elvis’ palatial estate—filled with the largest collection of gold records in the world as well as his elaborate stage costumes and jewelry—and his burial site in the Meditation Garden. During your free time this afternoon you might visit the impressive Stax Museum of American Soul Music, the Memphis Rock ’n Soul Museum (a satellite of the Smithsonian), the Gibson Guitar Factory or catch the famous Duck March at the Peabody Hotel! You’ll have a chance to get acquainted with Memphis’ other king: legendary Bar-b-que at a slew of famous BBQ joints such as Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous, Tops Bar-B-Q, Central ACCOMMODATIONS BBQ and Neely’s Bar-B-Que. Nashville, DAY 1 Flight from Boston where country music was born, has become DAYS 1–2 Sheraton Hotel, Memphis TN the new darling of the South; it was one of the DAYS 3–5 Gaylord Opryland, Nashville TN most popular international travel destinations DAY 6 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations of 2014 and ranked #15 on The New York Times list of 52 Places to Go in 2014. We'll hit the highlights and visit the one-of-a-kind INCLUDES Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights Nashville's musical legacy is best preserved from Boston to Memphis and Nashville to at the Grand Ole Opry and we have reserved Boston, via a connecting city seats for an evening performance before a • Five nights’ hotel accommodations • Eight meals: five breakfasts, three dinners day visiting either the Ryman Auditorium or • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ the Johnny Cash Museum. hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Manager

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RESERVE BY MARCH 11, 2019

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THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS VISIT COLORADO & UTAH

9 DAYS: Friday, September 27–Saturday, October 5, 2019

$3,629

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,579 per person triple occupancy; $4,629 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $275. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Per person deposit is $600.

Pike's Peak from Garden of the Gods

EXPERIENCE A SPECTACULAR PANORAMA OF SNOW-CAPPED MOUNTAINS, Alpine lakes, meadows of wildflowers, prairies and high plains as we travel to the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountains for visits to four National Parks, two National Forests and a National Monument— not to mention paradise on earth at Colorado Springs' Garden of the Gods. Rocky Mountain National Park—called the “Roof of the Rockies”—dominates the landscape with its massive peaks and rugged canyons. More than 40 movies have been filmed among the more than 1,000 red sandstone arches of Arches National Park. At incomparable Canyonlands National Park we'll see the Island in the Sky mesa perched atop massive cliffs. Witness the ancient cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde National Park, ACCOMMODATIONS named “one of the 50 places to visit in a lifetime,” by National Geographic magazine.

DAY 1 Flight from Boston DAYS 1–2 Sheraton Denver Downtown, Our adventure also includes a ride on the Denver CO Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad DAYS 3–4 Doubletree Hotel Grand Junction, and a journey aboard a cog railway to the top Grand Junction CO of Pike's Peak (approx. 14,110').

FEATURES Denver, Boulder, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park and Trail Ridge Road. Colorado National Monument and Rim Rock. Arches National Park and Canyonlands National Park with Island in the Sky mesa. Durango & Silverton Narrow Guage Railroad. Mesa Verde National Park and cliff dwellings. San Juan National Forest and Rio Grade National Forest. Colorado Springs, Royal Gorge Route Railroad, Garden of the Gods.

SAVE $100 WHEN YOU RESERVE BY MARCH 20, 2019

DAYS 5–6

Durango Strater Hotel, Durango CO

DAYS 7–8

Embassy Suites, Colorado Springs CO

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Denver, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston's Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Eight nights’ accommodations • Twelve meals: eight breakfasts, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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TRAVEL CLUB SELECT

PAINTED CANYONS OF THE WEST UTAH'S FIVE NATIONAL PARKS

9 DAYS: Sunday, October 6–Monday, October 14, 2019

$3,599

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,549 per person triple occupancy; $4,699 for single reservations.

Single accommodations for this tour are limited. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $275. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Per person deposit is $600.

Arches National Park

DISCOVER SOME OF THE MOST CAPTIVATING SCENERY in the U.S. on this vacation to Utah's national parks. Start out in Denver—surrounded by the wild Rocky Mountains—and enjoy a stop in Colorado wine country. Head into Utah and journey through otherworldly Arches National Park and the solitary wilderness of Canyonlands National Park. We'll see Dead Horse Point State Park (in legend, home to wild mustangs) and Capitol Reef ACCOMMODATIONS National Park—whose sandstone formation DAY 1 Flight from Boston resembles the Capitol. The red and orangeSheraton Denver Downtown, hued rock formations of Bryce Canyon Denver CO and the red and white sandstone cliffs of DAY 2 Grand Junction Hotel, Zion National Park are unmistakable. Our Grand Junction CO DAYS 3–4 Red Cliffs Lodge, Moab UT last night on tour is spent in the man-made DAY 5 Best Western Ruby's Inn, Bryce UT painted landscape of Las Vegas.

DAYS 6–7

Zion National Park Hotel, Zion UT

DAY 8

Las Vegas Hotel, Las Vegas NV

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Denvver and Las Vegas to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston's Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Eight nights' accommodations • 11 meals: seven breakfasts, one lunch, three dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

Denver. Glenwood Canyon, Colorado Wine Country.

Colorado National Monument and Rim Rock Drive, cowboy BBQ. Arches National Park, Canyonlands National Park, Dead Horse Point State Park. Capitol Reef National Park, Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument. Bryce Canyon National Park.

Zion National Park. Las Vegas.

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SAVE $100 WHEN YOU RESERVE BY APRIL 1, 2019

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ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA FOUR NIGHTS IN SANTA FE

5 DAYS: Monday, October 7–Friday, October 11, 2019

$1,999

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,979 per person triple occupancy; $2,319 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. TripAssure Protection Plan is $120. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

THE LARGEST HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL IN THE WORLD! Gather hundreds of giant, brightly colored hot air balloons in the same place on a perfect October morning, have them rise all at once into New Mexico's impossibly blue sky, and you have one of the man-made wonders of the world. Experience the beauty and charm of the “land of enchantment” from our Santa Fe accommodations. We'll enjoy an excursion to Taos Pueblo—a village inhabited

by Native Americans for more than 800 years—and have time for lunch and to explore historic Taos Plaza. Witness the sunrise ascension of hundreds of balloons turning the sky into a postcard. Discover Albuquerque's famous Old Town and enjoy a guided tour (followed by free time) of Santa Fe. As the day winds down you'll head back to the Fiesta for the excitement of the Balloon Glow—just before dusk hundreds of balloons are illuminated turning the darkening sky into a dazzling array of color.

INCLUDES

Santa Fe

RESERVE BY APRIL 1, 2019

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Albuquerque, via a connecting city • Four nights’ accommodations: Marriot Courtyard Hotel, Santa Fe • Seven meals: four breakfasts, three dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Manager

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ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA & U.S. NATIONAL PARKS MESA VERDE, GRAND CANYON, ZION, BRYCE CANYON, GRAND TETON, YELLOWSTONE 12 DAYS: Friday, October 11–Tuesday, October 22, 2019

$3,269

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

$4,289 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Per person deposit is $600.

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

AT ALBUQUERQUE’S BALLOON FIESTA—the most photographed event on the planet—500 hot air balloons take flight into the blue New Mexico sky in a mass ascension creating a stunning panorama of color. This incredible experience starts our journey through America’s most breathtaking national parks. View the fascinating 800-year-old cliff dwellings lining the canyon walls of Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park. We’ll devote two days to the Grand Canyon, including a South Rim scenic walk. Zion National Park is a maze of soaring sandstone cliffs decorated in hues of creams, pinks and reds and the dramatic arches and spires of distinctive pink sandstone are the signature of Utah’s amazing Bryce Canyon National Park. Called the “Mountains of the Imagination,” the Grand Tetons of Wyoming form a stunning landscape where jagged peaks tower more than a mile above the valley floor. Lastly, we come to the world ’s first national park—Yellowstone—designated in 1872, crowned with abundant wildlife and awe-inspiring views. And, if these iconic landmarks aren’t enough, we’ve included a three-night stay in the colorful resort town FEATURES of Jackson, Wyoming.

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Albuquerque and Jackson to Boston • Eleven nights’ accommodations • Fifteen meals: eleven breakfasts, four dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta: morning mass ascension and evening Night Magic Glow. Visit Durango. Mesa Verde National Park tour including cliff dwellings, Monument Valley. Cameron Trading Post. Grand Canyon: South Rim scenic walk.

Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. Zion National Park, open-air tram ride. Bryce Canyon National Park tour. Jackson: Grand Teton National Park including Logan Canyon and Bear Lake, Yellowstone National Park. OPTIONALS: Grand Canyon—Helicopter Ride.

RESERVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2018

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NEW ORLEANS

5 DAYS: Monday, October 14–Friday, October 18, 2019

$1,649

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,629 per person triple occupancy; $2,049 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. TripAssure Protection Plan is $120. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

Jackson Square

RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON THIS UNFORGETTABLE GETAWAY to America's Deep South. Arrive in New Orleans and take in the sights with our local guide as we visit the Lakefront, St. Charles Avenue, Jackson Square and famous St. Louis #3 Cemetery.

Our accommodations in The Big Easy are superbly located in a private residential area of the French Quarter. At the New Orleans School of Cooking we'll have dinner and learn how to cook Louisianastyle! Enjoy an excursion along the River Road to beautiful Oak Alley Plantation— complete with tour, free time to enjoy the grounds and an included lunch. Visit the National WWII Museum—rated New Orleans' #1 attraction—and enjoy lunch and a show at the museum's Stage Door Canteen. We'll wind up this southern adventure with the traditional jazz brunch buffet at the historic Court of Two Sisters.

French Quarter

TRAVEL FACT

INCLUDES

The French Quarter or Vieux Carré is New Orleans’s oldest neighborhood and a National Historic Landmark. Explore its architecture; lush greenery and fountains; Jackson Square’s fortune tellers, artists and musicians; cafés, voodoo temples and the historic French Market!

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to New Orleans via a connecting city • Four nights' accommodations: Hotel Provincial, New Orleans • Eight meals: three breakfasts, one brunch, two lunches, two dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY MAY 7, 2019

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THE CHRISTMAS MARKETS OF BUDAPEST, VIENNA AND PRAGUE

11 DAYS: Sunday, December 9–Wednesday, December 19, 2018

$3,029

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,559 for single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

Prague Christmas Market

EXPERIENCE THE CHARM AND TRADITIONS of some of the most picturesque Christmas Markets in Europe while we treat ourselves and those on our holiday list in Old World style. Enjoy cosmopolitan Budapest, “unexpected elegance, fascinating and rewarding,” says Rick Steves and explore Vörösmarty Square which is transformed into the oldest and most spectacular of all the Christmas markets in Budapest. Browse over 100 stands offering unique Christmas-themed arts and crafts, enjoy the aroma of traditional Hungarian foods and keep yourself warm with a cup of mulled wine. In Vienna—“Europe's classiest capital,” claims Rick Steves—we'll have more than ten markets to choose from! Stunning Prague is truly a fairytale city with its spires and medieval castles and its preserved city center. Sprawling across the city's largest plazas, the Christmas markets light up the city with a warm and festive ambiance—the brightly decorated ACCOMMODATIONS stalls offer hand-made crafts, Bohemian DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston crystal, wooden toys, scented candles, DAYS 2–4 Art'otel Budapest, Budapest hand-made jewelry, traditional puppets and DAYS 5–7 Courtyard Vienna Christmas ornaments.

Schonbrunn, Vienna

Days 8–10 DAY 11

NH Prague City, Prague Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Budapest and Prague to Boston, via a connecting city • Nine nights’ accommodations • Twelve meals: nine breakfasts, three dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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FEATURES Budapest guided tour. Budapest Christmas Markets.

Vienna: Hundertwasserhaus Christmas Market. Vienna guided tour. Vienna Christmas Markets. Prague guided tour. Prague Christmas Markets. OPTIONALS: Budapest—Unicum Liqueur and Wine Tasting with Dinner; A Walk Behind the Iron Curtain. Vienna— Traditional Heurigen Evening. Prague—Excursion to Chateau Sychrov with Dinner; Jewish Quarter Walking Tour. SALZBURG 3n post-tour extension $549 pp/ do. OPTIONAL: Mozart Concert and Dinner.

RESERVE BY OCTOBER 31, 2018

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NEW YEAR’S EVE IN SPAIN BARCELONA, MADRID & SEVILLE

10 DAYS: Wednesday, December 26, 2018–Friday, January 4, 2019

$3,339

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,739 for single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

Barcelona

WHY DO TRAVELERS LOVE SPAIN? The list is long: The food (on a scale of 1 to 10, Spain's cuisine rates a 10); an infinite variety of Spanish wine; impressive monuments created during a tumultuous past—the Alhambra Palace in Granada is so beautiful that it has made men cry; an astonishing artistic heritage; music and, of course, flamenco—to name just a few. On this holiday trip to glorious España, we’ll explore three distinct destinations with intriguing differences—enchanting Barcelona with its storied architecture, Madrid—where life is celebrated 24/7 and Seville—a gorgeous doorway to the past.

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1

Seville

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–4

H10 Marina, Barcelona

DAYS 5–7

Novotel Madrid Center, Madrid

DAYS 8–9

NH Collection Sevilla, Seville

DAY 10

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES

INCLUDES

Barcelona tour including entrance to La Sagrada Familia. Madrid tour including admission to the Prado museum. Tour of the Mezquita in Córdoba, visit olive oil farm. Seville tour including the Royal Alcázar. OPTIONALS: Barcelona—Park Güell and La Pedrera; Flamenco dinner show; Excursion to Montserrat. COSTA DEL SOL 2n post-tour extension $259 pp/do. OPTIONALS: Excursion to Gibraltar.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Barcelona and Seville to Boston, via a connecting city • High-speed train from Barcelona to Madrid • High-speed train from Madrid to Córdoba • Eight nights’ accommodations • Twelve meals: eight breakfasts, three dinners with wine or beer plus New Year’s Eve dinner with live music • Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE.

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SPEND NEW YEAR’S WEEK IN LONDON

7 DAYS: Thursday, December 27, 2018–Wednesday, January 2, 2019

$3,049

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

$3,529 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $600.

Big Ben

LONDON IS THE PERFECT PLACE to count down the seconds and watch the old year turn into the “new.” The streets of London are never more peaceful than after Christmas. Boasting four World Heritage sites—the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Maritime Greenwich, Kew Royal Botanic Gardens—over two hundred "free-admission" attractions, 6,000 restaurants, more than 40,000 shops and 83 major street markets, glorious parks, pubs and the best theater scene on the planet, this lovely and eminently walkable city awaits both the first-time visitor and seasoned traveler. We’ve included a “landmarks” sightseeing tour including Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Buckingham Palace and an evening out highlighted by a magical ride on the London Eye and a tour of the Covent Garden area. You can sweeten your holiday with a choice of exciting optional tours both in and outside the city and a chance to watch the spectacular New Year’s Day Parade which starts at Parliament Tower Bridge Square when Big Ben strikes noon.

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to London • Five nights’ accommodations: Queensgate Hotel (or similar) • Eight meals: five breakfasts, three dinners with wine or beer including New Year's Eve dinner • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

Panoramic tour including Buckingham Palace, evening ride on London Eye, Covent Garden, farewell dinner. OPTIONALS: Windsor Castle; Kensington Palace & Afternoon Tea; Stonehenge & Salisbury; Tower of London & Thames River Cruise.

LONDON 2n post-tour extension $399 pp/do.

OPTIONAL: Home-hosted dinner.

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FALL 2018 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

NEW YEAR'S EVE IN LONDON PLUS PARIS 9 DAYS: Thursday, December 27, 2018–Friday, January 4, 2019

$3,199

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

$3,989 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $600.

London Eye

LONDON IS THE PERFECT PLACE to watch the old year turn into the “new.” First, we'll enjoy a “landmarks” tour highlighting Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace. We'll have two days to explore this eminently walkable city on our own or opt for excursions to Windsor Castle or mysterious Stonehenge. On New Year's Eve we'll celebrate with dinner and a champagne toast before opting to watch the spectacular fireworks display over the Thames. Travel to Paris aboard the high-speed Eurostar train and enjoy a Seine river cruise and dinner (optional).

Discover the architecture and history during a panoramic guided tour featuring Paris' iconic landmarks—Notre Dame Cathedral, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre. Happy New Year!

INCLUDES Montmartre

FEATURES London tour. Paris tour. OPTIONALS: London— Tower of London & Thames River Cruise; Excursion to Stonehenge & Oxford; Excursion to Windsor Castle. Paris—Dinner & Seine River Cruise; Excursion to Versailles Palace & Gardens. PARIS 2n post-tour extension $399 pp/do. OPTIONALS: Montmartre wine tasting & dinner; home-hosted dinner.

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to London, and Paris to Boston, via a connecting city • Eurostar high-speed train from London to Paris • Seven nights’ accommodations: Dorsett City, London 4 nights; Mercure Paris Montmartre Sacre Coeur, Paris 3 nights (or similar accommodations) • Ten meals: seven breakfasts, two dinners with wine or beer & New Year’s Eve dinner with Champagne toast • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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THE WONDERS OF ANCIENT ISRAEL

9 DAYS: Saturday, January 12–Sunday, January 20, 2019

$3,299

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

$3,999 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $600.

Jerusalem

“Israel never fails to challenge and confound, excite and surprise, leaving an imprint that lingers long after the return flight home.”— Lonely Planet WE’LL BEGIN OUR WEEK IN TEL AVIV—called the “Mediterranean Capital of Cool” by the New York Times. Heading toward Nazareth, we visit historic Mount Carmel, see the exquisite Hanging Bahá'í Gardens in Haifa and the Crusader fortress in ancient Acre. From Jerusalem we’ll visit Capernaum to see the excavations on the Sea of Galilee. View Jerusalem’s Old City from the Mount of Olives and visit the Garden of Gethsemane. Stop at the Holocaust History Museum and view the Dead Sea Scrolls at the Israel Museum. At Mount Zion we’ll view King David’s Tomb and the room of the Last Supper and later, follow the Via Dolorosa and visit the Western Wall.

Israel’s sights, ranging from Biblical ruins to Crusader fortresses to WWII memorials to ACCOMMODATIONS cosmopolitan cities, are breathtaking.

DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–3

Dan Panorama, Tel Aviv

DAY 4

Legacy Hotel, Nazareth

DAYS 5–8 DAY 9

Dan Jerusalem, Jerusalem Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Tel Aviv and Jerusalem to Boston, via a connecting city • Seven nights’ accommodations • Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, four dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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FEATURES Tel Aviv: guided tour including Old Town of Jaffa, Rabin Square, White City. Visit Caesarea, Mount Carmel and Hanging Bahá'í Gardens in Haifa, Acre and Crusaders fortress, El-Jazzar Mosque, Nazareth. Sea of Galilee, Mount of Olives, Garden of Gethsemane, Holocaust History Museum, Israel Museum & the Dead Sea Scrolls. Mount Zion, King David’s Tomb, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, the “Wailing Wall.” OPTIONALS: Tel Aviv—Peace Project Community Visit & wine tasting. Jerusalem—Jerusalem by night; Bethlehem & Church of the Nativity; Masada, the Dead Sea & Kfar Hanokdim Bedouin Camp. JORDAN 3n post-tour extension $999 pp/do land.

RESERVE BY OCTOBER 31, 2018

FALL 2018 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

KENYA WILDLIFE SAFARI 13 DAYS: Friday, February 22–Wednesday, March 6, 2019

$5,089

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

$5,829 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport and visa required. Per person deposit is $600.

Mount Kilimanjaro

“I NEVER KNEW OF A MORNING IN AFRICA WHEN I WOKE UP THAT I WAS NOT HAPPY.” —Ernest Hemingway. Safari—this single word conjures stunning visions of an epic adventure on the plains of Africa. On this fascinating journey we’ll travel through the foothills of Mount Kenya, traverse the Great Rift Valley, visit the spectacular Masai Mara Game Reserve and Amboseli National Park, whose open plains are home to big game and are guarded by the imposing peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. This once-in-a-lifetime safari experience is enhanced by seven game drives and walks; lunch at Aberdare Country Club; game viewing at your lodge; and a stay at a tented camp. As you experience all the wonders that Kenya’s best ACCOMMODATIONS game parks have to offer you’ll exclaim what DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston so few of us have ever said, “This is Africa!”

DAYS 2–3 DAY 4

The Boma, Nairobi

The Ark, Aberdare National Park

DAYS 5–6

Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge, Great Rift Valley

DAYS 7–8

Mara Leisure Camp, Masai Mara

DAY 9

The Boma, Nairobi

DAYS 10–11

Amboseli ASopa Lodge, Amboseli

DAYS 12–13

Overnight flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES

INCLUDES

Karen Blixen Estate and Giraffe center preserve.

Aberdare Country Club lunch and Aberdare National Park. Lake Naivasha. Experience Coriolis effect at the equator. Great Rift Valley. Seven game drives: at Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park.

OPTIONAL: TANZANIA 4n post tour extension $1,899 pp/do land.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Nairobi • Ten nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • 28 meals: ten breakfasts, nine lunches, nine dinners • Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Guide/Driver

RESERVE BY NOVEMBER 30, 2018

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ICELAND: REYKJAVIK & THE NORTHERN LIGHTS 6 DAYS: Saturday, March 2–Thursday, March 7, 2019

$2,889

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

$3,209 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $450.

Reykjavik

EXPLORE THE “LAND OF FIRE AND ICE” with its dramatic volcanic landscape, steaming lava fields, hot springs, thundering waterfalls, glacier-sculpted mountains, black-sand beaches, and, best of all, have the rare opportunity to see the elusive Northern Lights. In Reykjavik—both cosmopolitan and small-town, young-at-heart and full of history—we’ll see the sights and then travel the Golden Circle to experience Iceland’s most renowned natural wonders: Thingvellir National Park, the double cascade of spectacular Gullfoss Waterfall and the geothermal field of Geysir. A full-day excursion brings us to the south coast—black sand beaches, glaciers and picturesque villages—and an exhilarating evening cruise to seek out the aurora borealis. Our holiday winds down at the marvelous Blue Lagoon before a group farewell dinner.

Northern Lights

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Reykjavik • Four nights’ accommodations: Fosshotel, Reykjavik (or similar) • Seven meals: four breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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FEATURES Reykjavik tour; Golden Circle: Thingvellir National Park, Great Geyser geothermal area, Golden Waterfall. Northern Lights excursion. Excursion to South Coast: Seljalandsfoss waterfall, Eyjafjallajökull volcano, Sólheimajökull glacier and northern lights cruise. Excursion to Blue Lagoon.

OPTIONAL: WEST ICELAND & REYKJAVIK 2n post-tour extension $799 pp/do land.

LIMITED SPACE— RESERVE BY NOVEMBER 30, 2018

FALL 2018 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

8 DAYS: Monday, March 25–Monday, April 1, 2019

$2,699

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

$3,699 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $500.

Parc Guell

CHIC, COSMOPOLITAN, HISTORIC, STUNNING—the iconic city of Barcelona “is the epitome of European cool,” claims TripAdvisor. This vibrant coastal city has exciting nightlife, outstanding restaurants, gorgeous Art Deco architecture and Europe's best preserved Gothic quarter. Not to mention Barcelona's signature attraction—Antonio Gaudi's magnificent La Sagrada Familia Basiliaca. Sample incredible tapas in the city of their origin and ramble through Las Ramblas, a series of five lovely, lively streets packed with buskers, street vendors and colorful markets. We've included an excursion to Girona—a jewelery box of museums, galleries and Gothic churches and Figueres, where we'll visit the Salvador Dalí Theatre and Museum and Penedes for a Catalonian cooking class! Barcelona will recharge your senses—¡olé!

Tapas Diners

Barcelona Center

FEATURES

INCLUDES

Full-day Barcelona tour including Sagrada Familia, Eixaple, Guell Park, Las Ramblas. Excursion to Girona and Figueres with Salvador Dalí Theatre and Museum and Castell de Sant Ferran. Excursion to Penedes for a Catalonian cooking class and lunch, and exploration of the vineyards.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Barcelona, via a connecting city • Six nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel Roger de Lluria (or similar) • Nine meals: six breakfasts, one lunch, welcome and farewell dinners • Hosted, round-trip airport/hotel transfers

RESERVE BY NOVEMBER 30, 2018

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BARCELONA GETAWAY

A WEEK IN IRELAND GALWAY, CORK & DUBLIN

8 DAYS: Sunday, April 7–Sunday, April 14, 2019

$2,449

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

$2,659 for single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

Cork

THIS SIX-NIGHT EXCURSION STARTS IN GALWAY, where we’ll leisurely tour Eyre Square, the 16th-century Spanish Arch and the traditional fishing village of Claddagh. View two of the country’s most dramatic landscapes as we travel through the limestone plateau of the Burren and explore the majestic Cliffs of Moher—rising 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Soak in the verdant beauty of the Irish countryside en route to Dublin where we’ll spend two nights; enjoy a guided tour that highlights St. Stephen’s Green, the Georgian architecture of Merrion Square, Grafton Street, soaring St. Patrick’s Cathedral and ends in the Temple Bar district.

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–3

Imperial Hotel, Galway

DAYS 4–5

Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel, County Cork

DAYS 6–7

Sandymount Hotel, Dublin

DAY 8

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Shannon and Dublin to Boston, via a connecting city • Six nights’ accommodations • Nine meals: six breakfasts, three dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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Cliffs of Moher

FEATURES Galway tour including Lynch’s Castle, Druid Theater Company, Eyre Square, Spanish Arch. Visit fishing village of Claddagh. Coach ride through the Burren, visit Cliffs of Moher. Free time in Galway.

Visit Blarney Castle and town of Cobh. Explore Cork on a walking tour. Dublin tour including St. Stephen’s Green, Merrion Square, Trinity College, Phoenix Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, the Temple Bar district. Free time in Dublin. OPTIONALS: Galway—Castle Banquet Dinner (October only).

County Cork—An Evening in Kinsale. Dublin— Excursion to Glendalough.

RESERVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2018

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MOROCCO

MARRAKECH, THE SAHARA & FES 12 DAYS: Thursday, April 11–Monday, April 22, 2019

$3,499

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

$3,954 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $600.

Casablanca

EAST MEETS WEST IN MOROCCO—a country of ancient cities and rich traditions. Begin in Marrakech—“the epitome of exotic,” says Rick Steves. Travel the High Atlas Mountains to Ait-Ben-Haddou where Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator were filmed. Visit the oasis town of Rissai, enjoy a jeep ride through the Sahara Desert and see the holy town of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun. In Fes, Morocco's cultural capital, look for ceramics in Fes blue (cobalt), the signature of traditional Fes pottery. Our holiday of sounds, colors and fragrances ends in Casablanca with its French Art Deco architecture and fashionable La Corniche waterfront.

FEATURES Marrakech: Koutoubia Mosque, the Medina, Bahia Palace Saadian Tombs, open air markets and souks.

Moroccan cuisine cooking class and lunch. High Atlas Mountains, Ait-Ben-Haddou, Ouarzazate. Kasbah of Taourirt, Visit Kalaat M’Gouna, Todra Gorge.

Mausoleum of Moulay Ali Cherif, Erg Chebbi sand dunes of the Sahara Desert, 4x4 Jeep ride through the desert, visit a Bedouin tent for traditional mint tea and snacks, camel ride over the sand dunes.

UNESCO-recognized Roman Archaeological Site of Volubilis and holy town of Moulay Idriss Zerhoun.

Meknes tour including the Bab Mansour gate. Fes tour including the Mellah Jewish Quarter, old Medina and Mausoleum of Moulay Idriss. Rabat tour including the Mausoleum of Mohammed V and the Kasbah des Oudaias to see the mouth of the Bou Regreg river and the Andalusian gardens. Casablanca tour including the Hassan II Mosque and La Corniche waterfront area.

OPTIONALS: Marrakech—Moroccan evening & sunset camel ride. Fes—Evening in Fes with dinner & music.

RESERVE BY NOVEMBER 30, 2018

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 DAYS 2–4 DAY 5 DAYS 6–7 DAYS 8–10

Overnight flight from Boston Radisson Blu Hotel, Marrakech Berber Palace, Ouarzarazte Kasbah Hotel Xaluca Arfoud, Sahara Desert Region Fes Marriott, Fes

DAY 11

Golden Tulip Farah Hotel, Casablanca

DAY 12

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Marrakech and Casablanca to Boston, via a connecting city • Ten nights’ accommodations • Nineteen meals: ten breakfasts, three lunches, six dinners • Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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VENICE

7 DAYS: APRIL SCHOOL VACATION WEEK & HOLY WEEK: Friday, April 12–Thursday, April 18, 2019

$2,799

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,799 for single reservations.

Triple accommodations may be available upon request.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $500.

Rialto Bridge

YOU’VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING QUITE LIKE VENICE! This exotic lagoon city, built on a hundred islands in the Adriatic, is a watery labyrinth of sun-speckled canals and arched bridges, marble palaces, piazzas both massive and tiny, narrow streets and a glorious quay-side promenade…all in a car-free zone! The heart of Venice, Piazza San Marco, looks as perfect as a film set. The iconic Basilica, Doges Palace, Rialto Bridge and Bridge of Sighs are everything you’ve hoped for. Your first cruise (by gondola or vaporetto) down the Grand Canal—the most beautiful “street” in Venice, surrounded by opulent architecture and bustling with water-craft—is an unforgettable experience! You’ll enjoy a guided walking tour of the San Marco area and then it’s time to indulge: visit the marvelous Peggy Guggenheim Collection or Ca’Rezzonico with its 18thcentury art and decadent furnishings; wander down mysterious passageways, listen to music in a floodlit square, sip a Bellini at Bar Longhi at Hotel Gritti Palace.

No matter where you go, you’ll find history, beauty and romance. “An endlessly Doges Palace seductive charm.”—Rick Steves

INCLUDES

TRAVELER REVIEW

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Venice, via a connecting city • Five nights’ four-star accommodations: Bonvecchiati Hotel (or similar) • Breakfast daily • Half-day guided walking tour with admission to Doges Palace • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers

“A most enjoyable experience. I liked that we were met by a representative when we arrived in Venice. I enjoyed the walking tour.

Taking side-trips without time restraints also made the trip our own unique experience which I loved.”

—Susan G., November 2015

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RESERVE BY NOVEMBER 30, 2018

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$2,199

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,959 for single reservations.

Triples for this tour are unavailable. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $500.

Champ-Élysées

“PARIS IS ALWAYS A GOOD IDEA.” — AUDREY HEPBURN. Hundreds of Club members have traveled to Paris with us over the years and this Travel Club classic remains one of the best values in travel today! We'll stay in a quiet street of the 16th arrondissement, in the heart of Paris, at the four-star Hotel Victor Hugo Paris Kleber, in strolling distance to the Place du Trocadero, the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Elysees, and the Arc de Triomphe. Often compared to NYC's Upper East Side, the posh 16th is elegant residential neighborhoods with pretty art-deco architecture, world-class museums and fine restaurants. Located on the right bank between Boulogne-Billancourt and the Arc de Triomphe, the 16th includes the vast wooded area of Bois de Boulogne and we'll enjoy the wide tree-lined boulevards, neighborhood bistros, elegant gardens and vintage boutiques of this area. Note: While the Eiffel Tower is located in the 7th arrondissement, the 16th lays claim to some of the most impressive views of it. The best outlook is from Jardins du Trocadéro—it offers some of the best views of this famous landmark as well as striking panoramas of the city—for some of the best head to the terrace bar at Hotel Raphael.

Eiffel Tower

TRAVELER REVIEW “Paris has been on my bucket list for some time so this trip was a conquest. I saw and experienced all that I wanted to do. Great trip!

I’d do it again!”

—Maureen O., Fall 2015

RESERVE BY NOVEMBER 30, 2018

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Paris, via a connecting city • Five nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel Victor Hugo Paris Kleber (or similar) • Breakfast daily • Half day Paris Discovery Tour: panoramic tour and walking tour of Montmartre • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers

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PARIS ESCAPE

7 DAYS: APRIL SCHOOL VACATION WEEK: Friday, April 12–Thursday, April 18, 2019

THE AMALFI COAST CAPRI, POSITANO, POMPEII AND RAVELLO

$2,899

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Call for single rates and reservations.

Triple accommodations may be available upon request.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Just came back from the Amalfi Coast tour & it's the best trip we've been on. The hotel in Maiori was very comfortable.

The tour guide, Alessandra, was the best! She went above and beyond to help in any way and strived to make this trip the best. She even planned extra activities. We had a great group of people on our tour. I would recommend this tour for everyone! —Deb R., April 2018

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THIS IS THE TRIP OUR MEMBERS CALL THE BEST VALUE in travel today! In a country with over 7,000 km of coastline, the Amalfi Coast is often considered the “coast with the most.” This 50 km long stretch of paradise entrances visitors with stunning scenery, panoramic vistas, sun-washed, hill-hugging villages and, of course, its unmatched Italian style and culture. The Amalfi Coast is beautiful, romantic and dramatic and the Club has become justly famous for our tour of the best of the best. Home-base is a charming hotel in Maiori with its long, wide beach. From there we’ll set out on a new adventure each day—a guided tour of the excavations at Pompeii followed by a winery visit; a full-day visit to the magical and glamorous isle of Capri; an excursion to Sorrento where we'll have a pizza-making lesson followed by lunch and a limoncello tasting, an exploration of Amalfi and Ravello with lunch. The next day we'll travel by motorboat to the village that seems to tumble into the blue sea—Positano—where we'll enjoy lunch and have the whole day to explore on our own.

TRAVELER REVIEW “We thank you for giving us a wonderful experience on the Amalfi Coast and Rome. We met new friends, enjoyed amazing scenery, sights and history. Great value for our money. We will continue to view your website to help in planning our next getaway! Oh... and the food and wine were wonderful.” —Susan C.

FALL 2018 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

9 DAYS:

Friday, April 12–Saturday, April 20, 2019 Saturday, May 11–Sunday, May 19, 2019 Saturday, September 21–Sunday, September 29, 2019 Saturday, October 5–Sunday, October 13, 2019

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Naples, via Rome (land only pricing available if you prefer to make your own air arrangements) • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel Pietra di Luna, Maiori • Welcome cocktail and tour presentation • Fifteen meals, seven continental/buffet breakfasts, four lunches, four dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

Welcome drink and tour orientation; half-day guided excursion to Pompeii archaeological site, including a winery visit and lunch; full-day guided excursion to Capri; excursion to Sorrento with a pizza-making class followed by lunch and a limoncello tasting; full-day excursion to Amalfi and Ravello with lunch; full-day visit to Positano with lunch; cooking lesson at hotel.

RESERVE BY: April & May Trips: DECEMBER 31, 2018 Sept. & Oct. Trips: MARCH 31, 2019

Group on Amalfi trip

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CLASSIC TUSCANY THE CINQUE TERRE, FLORENCE, LUCCA & SIENA

$2,699

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Single supplement is $240.

We have a limited number of single supplements available at just $100. Call to reserve.

Triple accommodations may be available upon request.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

A GORGEOUS, SUN-DRENCHED CLIMATE; romantic landscapes; exquisite art and architecture and traditional delicious cuisine—experience the Italy of your dreams in Tuscany with The Travel Club. From accommodations at the beautiful Grand Hotel Plaza in the exclusive spa resort of Montecatini Terme, we’ll enjoy excursions through the Tuscan countryside, visiting Florence—“The Cradle of the Renaissance”—and home to the Academy of Fine Arts and Michelangelo’s David, the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio—elegant Lucca with its Roman reminders, beautiful Siena with the most gorgeous scallop-shaped piazza and astonishing San Gimignano—the city of medieval towers.

We’ve set aside a full day to explore the Cinque Terre—some of the most dramatic coastal scenery on the planet. To these wondrous surroundings, we’ve added wine tastings and local lunches, wine with dinner and expert guides leading the way.

The Travel Club’s exclusive trip to Tuscany can’t be beat!

I just returned from the Classic Tuscany trip. Excellent in every way! Hotel charming and waitstaff, receptionists...could not have been better. Food, delicious! Our tour manager was wonderful! She went out of her way to make our trip memorable. She shared with us her vast knowledge of Italy from history to the people and their way of life. My travel group was full of very nice people. All seemed to have traveled with SMTC before. Some multiple times! —Denise K, April 2018

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FALL 2018 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE SINGLE-FRIENDLY PRICING

9 DAYS: APRIL SCHOOL VACATION WEEK & HOLY WEEK: Friday, April 12–Saturday, April 20, 2019 Saturday, October 12–Sunday, October 20, 2019

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Florence, via Rome (land only pricing available if you prefer to make your own air arrangements) • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations: Grand Hotel Plaza, Montecatini Terme • Sixteen meals: seven breakfasts, four lunches with wine, five dinners with wine; Welcome cocktail.

• Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

Full-day excursion to Siena and San Gimignano including lunch with wine. Full-day excursion to Florence with walking tour. Full-day excursion to Pisa and Lucca including walking tour and lunch with wine. Montecatini local market. Excursion to Vinci for winery visit, wine tasting and light lunch and visit to Leonardo da Vinci Museum and House.

Full-day excursion to Cinque Terre including lunch with wine.

RESERVE BY: April Trip: DECEMBER 31, 2018 October Trip: APRIL 30, 2019

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Tuscany Countryside

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THE ITALIAN RIVIERA

WITH EXCURSIONS TO THE FRENCH RIVIERA 9 DAYS: Saturday, April 27–Sunday, May 5, 2019

$2,799

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Triple accommodations may be available upon request.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

Portofino

THE ITALIAN RIVIERA—a slender coastal strip in northwest Italy that flows into the French Riviera—offers breathtaking scenery, a wonderful climate and charming seaside resort towns. In this land of everlasting spring we'll discover hills covered by olive groves and vineyards, streets lined with palm trees and picturesque villages perched on hilltops. We'll stay in Sanremo on the “Riviera dei Fiori,” or riviera of flowers, famous for its casino and Russian Orthodox Church. Enjoy two excursions to the nearby French Riviera to exclusive Monte Carlo, Nice and Cannes, including the Matisse Museum in Nice, a stroll along the “Croisette”—Cannes' seaside promenade— and a visit to a French perfumerie in the village of Eze. Head to seaside Santa Margherita Ligure and a cruise to the world-famous resort of Portofino. This special vacation is enhanced by a visit to an olive oil mill and a wine tasting.

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Genoa, via Rome (land only pricing available if you prefer to make your own air arrangements) • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel Nazionale, Sanremo (or similar) • Welcome cocktail and tour presentation • Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, four dinners • Wine tasting • Escorted round-trip, private airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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Monte Carlo

FEATURES Full-day excursion to Nice and Cannes including admission to Matisse Museum. Excursion to villages of Apricale and Dolceacqua; wine tasting with snacks. Full-day excursion to Monaco, Monte Carlo and perfumerie in Eze. Excursion to Albegna and ancient olive oil mill. Excursion to Santa Margherita and Portofino.

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VISIT SICILY IN THE SPRING

8 DAYS: Sunday, April 28–Sunday, May 5, 2019

$2,799

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Taormina Hillside

AN ANCIENT TOWN PERCHED HIGH ABOVE BLUE SEAS and decorated with blazingred bougainvillea framing white-washed buildings, Taormina is Sicily’s jewel and ranked #4 of “best spring destinations” by Condé Nast Traveller. We’ll spend seven nights at the Continental Hotel, located in the heart of Old Town just steps from Corso Umberto—the main pedestrian street—and get acquainted on a half-day walking tour. A highlight of our week will be a hands-on cooking class with Chef Massimo Tomarchio that begins with a guided visit to the local market! Enjoy an excursion to Catania, a port city nestled in the foothills of grumbling, old Mount Etna, for a visit to its bustling street market, followed by a winery visit and lunch at an estate on the slopes of the volcano!...and Siracusa, to visit the spectacular archaeological site and beautiful Ortigia Island. Our relaxing week winds down with a free day to explore on our own.

INCLUDES

Taormina Amphitheatre

FEATURES Taormina half-day guided walking tour. Market visit and hands-on cooking class, followed by lunch. Excursion to Catania and visit to Barone di Villagrande winery estate for tasting and lunch.

Excursion to Siracusa archaeological park and Ortigia Island.

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Catania, via Rome (land only pricing available if you prefer to make your own air arrangements) • Six nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel Continental, Taormina (or similar) • Welcome cocktail and tour presentation • Nine meals: six breakfasts, three dinners with wine at local restaurants • One hands-on cooking lesson followed by lunch • Wine tasting and lunch • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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SINGLE-FRIENDLY PRICING

Single supplement is $375. We have a limited number of single supplements available at just $250.

Call to reserve. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

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HOLIDAY IN TAORMINA

EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE SINGLE-FRIENDLY PRICING

EXPLORING TUSCANY 9 DAYS: Saturday, May 4–Sunday, May 12, 2019

$3,199

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Single supplement is $445.

We have a limited number of single supplements available at just $250.

Call to reserve. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

Tuscany Countryside

TUSCANY IS, FOR SOME, QUINTESSENTIAL ITALY: vineyards and rows of cypress trees, small historic hilltowns, gorgeous medieval cities and astonishing art! With a nod to our popular Classic Tuscany vacation, we’ve started with the best—a short stay in Montecatini Terme with excursions to Lucca: an almost perfectly preserved jewel of medieval architecture, fascinating San Gimignano and “art-ful” Florence. During this new holiday we’ll also stay in Siena—thought by many to be Italy’s loveliest medieval city with its unique scallop-shaped Piazza del Campo. We’ve added excursions to ancient Volterra, memorable Monteriggioni, tiny Pienza—delightfully crowded with Renaissance architecture, historic Montepulciano—whose hill-top perch makes an enduring image of Tuscany, ACCOMMODATIONS Montalcino—world renowned for the DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston precious Brunello red wine and Greve in DAYS 2–5 Hotel Athena, Siena Chianti for a visit of Castello di Verrazzano DAYS 6–8 Grand Hotel Plaza, for lunch and wine tasting.

Montecatini Terme DAY 9

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Florence, via Rome (land only pricing available if you prefer to make your own air arrangements) • Seven nights' four-star accommodations • Welcome cocktail and tour presentation • Fourteen meals: seven breakfasts, three lunches with wine, four dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

Siena: walking tour, admission to Cathedral and Libreria Piccolomini. Excursion to Volterra with visit of Etruscan Museum, San Gimignano and Monteriggioni. Excursion to Piena, Montepulciano and Montalcino, lunch with wine at a local restaurant. Visit Greve in Chianti, Castello di Verrazzano wie cellars and gardens, lunch with wine. Excursion to Lucca with admission to Palazzo Mansi, lunch with wine. Excursion to Florence, walking tour and free time.

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LONDON, NORMANDY & PARIS 12 DAYS: 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY Thursday, May 9–Monday, May 20, 2019

$3,649

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

$4,329 for single reservations: Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

Mont-Saint-Michel, Normandy

FROM EXCITING LONDON WITH ITS WORLD HERITAGE SITES, world-class museums and cozy pubs to captivating Paris with its delectable cuisine, vast art collections and haute couture, from historic Normandy to the wild, dramatic coastline of Brittany, this new vacation has it all! We’ll see London’s iconic landmarks on a panoramic tour and zip below the English Channel on the Eurostar train. In Normandy we’ll visit the D-Day Museum in Arromanches, the American Cemetery in Colleville and walk on Omaha Beach. Next we’ll explore breathtaking Mont-Saint-Michel and three gems of Brittany: stunning Saint-Malo, regal Dinard and charming Dinan. In Paris we’ll enjoy a guided tour highlighting the ACCOMMODATIONS city’s arrondissements (neighborhoods), DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston the Champ-Élysées and Place de la DAYS 2–4 Hilton Kensington, London Concorde followed by free time to explore DAYS 5–6 Hotel Mercure Cabourg Hippodrome, Cabourg on your own.

FEATURES London landmarks tour including Big Ben and Tower of London. Free day in London. Eurostar train. Calais and Honfleur. Normandy tour including D-Day Museum, American Cemetery in Colleville, Pointe du Hoc, Bayeux Tapestry. Brittany coast, Mont-Saint-Michel, Saint-Malo tour. Visit Chartres and Chartres Cathedral.

Paris highlights tour. Free day in Paris. OPTIONALS: London—Excursion to Windsor Castle; Excursion to Stonehenge & Oxford. Brittany—Excursion to Dinan & Dinard. Paris—Seine River Cruise & Dinner; Versailles Palace & Gardens; Monet & the Landscapes of Giverny.

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DAYS 7–8

Best Western Alexandra, Saint-Malo

DAYS 9–11

AC Porte Maillot, Paris

DAY 12

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to London and Paris to Boston, via a connecting city • Eurostar high-speed train from London to Calais • Ten nights’ accommodations • Fourteen meals: ten breakfasts, four dinners with wine or beer • Brandy tasting • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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THE GREEK ISLANDS JOIN THE CLUB'S FIRST EXCLUSIVE TOUR OF THE GREEK ISLANDS!

$4,239

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

$4,739 single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $450.

A GREEK ISLANDS HOLIDAY: whitewashed, cliff-hugging villages, enchanting seascapes, black sand beaches, ancient ruins and, of course, Mediterranean cuisine—all add up to the trip of a lifetime. This Greek Odyssey begins and ends in Athens: monuments, eclectic markets and lively streets. Visit Mykonos—the most impressive port town in the Cyclades — to soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere, and Santorini—one of the ten best islands in Europe with scenery and charm off the charts—to watch one of the world's truly beautiful sunsets. Next is Crete, flush with fantastic beaches and turquoise lagoons! Some say visiting Greece is a life-altering experience. Let's find out!

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EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

14 DAYS: Tuesday, May 7–Monday, May 20, 2019

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Athens, via a connecting city • Ferry from Athens to Mykonos, ferry from Mykonos to Santorini, ferry from Santorini to Crete, flight from Crete to Athens • Twelve nights’ four- and five-star accommodations • Seventeen meals: twelve breakfasts, five dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

Athens: tour including Acropolis, Parthenon, Temple of Athena Nike, Temple of Zeus, Syntagma Square. Free day in Athens. Mykonos tour including Little Venice, windmills and Church of Panagia Paraportiani. Two free days in Mykonos. Santorini tour including Akrotiri excavations, Profitis Ilias Mountain panoramic views and Pyrgos. Free day in Santorini. Free day in Crete. Guided tour of Heraklion including the ruins of Knossos and Archaeological Museum.

OPTIONALS: Athens—Cape Sounion excursion, Delphi excursion. Mykonos—Cooking class and lunch, Delos excursion. Santorini—Wine tasting and lunch, Caldera cruise and dinner. Crete— Chania excursion.

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1

Santorini

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–4

Saint George Lycabettus Hotel, Athens

DAYS 5–7

San Antonio Summerland, Mykonos

DAYS 8–10

El Greco Resort, Santorini

DAYS 11–12

Hotel Galaxy Iraklio, Crete

DAY 13

Saint George Lycabettus Hotel, Athens

DAY 14

Return flight to Boston

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THE ITALIAN LAKES LAKE GARDA & LAKE COMO

9 DAYS: Saturday, May 11–Sunday, May 19, 2019

$2,899

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Single supplement is $375.

Triple accommodations may be available upon request.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Lake Como

IN A COUNTRY OF UNMATCHED BEAUTY, the Italian Lakes region makes an impression all its own. This holiday hits the highlights as we begin with three days in Lake Garda and our lakeside hotel—home base for visits to romantic Verona, Brescia, with its airy piazzas, picturesque lanes and, possibly, the most beautiful historic center in the region and Bergamo, pretty as a postcard nestled in the foothills of the Alps. Next we'll explore legendary Lake Como including a visit by private boat to magical Bellagio—a town that many regard as the most beautiful in Italy—a tour of Villa Carlotta and Como town. It's a week of ACCOMMODATIONS glamorous locations, unrivaled scenery and, of course, great food!

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–5

Hotel Drago, Assenza di Brenzone, Lake Garda

DAYS 6–8

Hotel Firenze, Como, Lake Como

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Verona and Milan to Boston, via Rome (land only pricing available if you prefer to make your own air arrangements) • Seven nights' three-star accommodations • Welcome drink and tour orientation • Thirteen meals: seven breakfasts, one lunch, five dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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Lake Garda

FEATURES Lake Garda excursion including Peschiera, Sirmione and Desenzano with lunch. Excursion to Verona with walking tour. Excursion to Brescia with tour and winery visit. Bergamo guided tour.

Excursion to Bellagio with cruise and tour of Villa Carlotta. Excursion to Milan with tour and admission to Scala Museum.

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SCOTLAND

THE HIGHLANDS, ISLE OF SKY AND EDINBURGH 9 DAYS: Tuesday, May 14–Wednesday, May 22, 2019

$2,999

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,819 for single reservations. Single reservations are limited and triple accommodations are unavailable on this tour. TripAssure Protection Plan is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

Isle of Skye

“RUGGED, COLORFUL, AND FEISTY,” says Rick Steves. From the dramatic scenery of the mountains, moors and heaths of the Highlands to 1,300+ years-old Edinburgh to brooding castles and Scottish whisky—“the water of life”—to a culture dating back to the ancient clans of the 12th century, Scotland is a must-visit destination. After a Glasgow tour we'll explore medieval Stirling Castle, stop a local distillery and gaze upon “The Bonnie Banks o' Loch Lomond". Visit “The Glen of Weeping” and learn about the 1692 Glencoe massacre, and cross over to the legendary Isle of Skye. We'll step onto the battlefield at Culloden Moor and visit Clava Cairns—a prehistoric burial ground.

We'll end in Edinburgh—one of Europe's most striking cities.

FEATURES Glasgow panoramic tour, visit Stirling Castle and whisky distillery, view Loch Lomond. Glencoe and Ben Nevis. Isle of Skye & Eilean Donan Castle. The Highlands: Loch Ness, ruins of Urquhart Castle, Inverness & Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns.

Pitlochry and St. Andrews. Edinburgh tour including Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse.

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Edinburgh

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Glasgow, via a connecting city • Seven nights’ accommodations: 2n Glasgow, 3n Inverness, 2n Edinburgh • Thirteen meals: seven breakfasts, six dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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THE AZORES

THE ISLAND OF SAO MIGUEL 8 DAYS: Sunday, May 26–Sunday, June 2, 2019 Sunday, September 22–Sunday, September 29, 2019

$2,379

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,379 per person triple occupancy; $2,769 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. TripAssure Protection Plan is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $450.

Azores

BREATHTAKING VOLCANIC CRATERS, lush gardens, hot springs and stunning coastal views—the Azores are exquisite. A non-stop flight from Boston brings us to beautiful Sao Miguel—the Green Island—in just four-and-a-half hours. From our downtown accommodations in colorful Ponta Delgada, we’re close to museums, monuments and historic landmarks as well as lively markets, lovely parks and plenty of cafés, restaurants and shops. Visit the famous crater lakes at Sete Cidades—and perhaps discover why one lagoon is blue and the other green—the mystical Fire Lake, and the hot springs in the Valley of Furnas. We’ll be entertained at a tea plantation and passion fruit liqueur factory, enjoy a traditional Azorean feast cooked underground by the hot springs and stroll the winding paths at Terra Nostra Botanical Park. Add in quaint villages, tropical waterfalls, ocean views and a full day to explore on our own and we’ll understand why National Geographic rates the Azores as one of the top ten vacation spots in the world!

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Azores Airlines flights from Boston to Sao Miguel • Six nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel Marina Atlantico, Ponta Delgada (or similar) • Thirteen meals: six breakfasts, two lunches, five dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

Ponta Delgada tour, excursion to Sete Cidades twin lakes, pineapple plantation, ceramic factory, passion fruit liqueur factory, Caldeira Veha waterfall, Lagoa de Fogo (Fire Lake), excursion to Valley of Furnas, traditional cozido feast, Terra Nostra Botanical Park, Pico do Ferro overlook, visit tea plantation, excursion to Ribeira Grande, Ribeira dos Calderoes, Nordeste, day at leisure, excursion to Quinta Pico da Cruz farm, Lusitano horses dressage demonstration.

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LEGENDARY IRELAND

9 DAYS: Wednesday, September 4–Thursday, September 12, 2019

$2,999

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Kylemore Abbey

$2,999 per person triple occupancy; $3,599 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. TripAssure Protection Plan is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $450.

“THE PIPES, THE PIPES ARE CALLING, from glen to glen, and down the mountain side….”

Next September you can answer on this week-long jaunt that offers a bit of history, loads of hospitality and a countryside full of charm and beauty. We’ll delve right in when, upon arrival, we head directly to the amazing 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher and later arrive at our accommodations in Galway. In Connemara, we’ll visit the gothic revival lakeside castle of Kylemore Abbey with its Victorian Gardens and have leisure time to explore Galway. Enjoy a visit to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and a drive through the lovely village of Adare before arriving in Killarney where we’ll have a two-night stay. An amazing excursion is in store as we wind along the Ring of Kerry, see the Gap of Dunloe and enjoy a visit to Muckross House.

Journey to world-famous Blarney Castle and earn the gift of gab by kissing the Blarney ACCOMMODATIONS Stone, before a walking tour of Kinsale. Visit DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston Cork’s English Market, tour Old Jameson DAYS 2–3 Menlo Park Hotel, Galway Distillery and see the famous Rock of Cashel.

DAYS 4–5 Randles Hotel, Killarney Our last stop will be Dublin where we’ll DAY 6 Maldron South Mall Hotel, Cork spend two nights and see Trinity College and DAYS 7–8 Wynn’s Hotel, Dublin St. Patrick’s Cathedral on a guided tour with DAY 9 Return flight to Boston free time to explore on our own. or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES

INCLUDES

Cliffs of Moher, Connemara region, Kylemore Abbey, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Ring of Kerry, Gap of Dunloe, Muckross House, Blarney Castle and Blarney Stone, Blarney Woolen Mills, Kinsale, Old Jameson Distillery in Midleton, Rock of Cashel, Dublin Tour including Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Dublin or Shannon • Seven nights’ accommodations • Thirteen meals: seven breakfasts, six dinners, including dinner and entertainment at Merry Ploughboy’s Pub • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

LAKES & VILLAGES OF NORTHERN ITALY PLUS: ALPINE SWITZERLAND

9 DAYS: Saturday, September 14–Sunday, September 22, 2019

$2,999

SINGLE-FRIENDLY PRICING

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Single supplement is $495.

We have a limited number of single supplements available at just $350.

Call to reserve. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Lake Maggiore

NORTHERN ITALY is a gorgeous landscape of deep blue lakes, smart resort towns, ancient villages, fortified castles and lush gardens. Lake Maggiore's charm and sophistication are the perfect setting for Baveno, a small lake-side resort flanked by cypress trees, dotted with villas and lake-side promenades brimming with café's and bars overlooking the Borromean Islands. From our accommodations directly on the lake-front in a converted 18th-century villa, we'll enjoy excursions to Isola Bella, quiet and secluded Lake Orta, romantic Bellagio on Lake Como and see the highlights of Milan in a half-day tour. The highlight of this holiday may be the full-day excursion to Switzerland's Alpine jewels: Ascona, with its charming old town and promenade overlooking Lake Maggiore and Bellinzona, the “most Italian Swiss town” with picturesque squares and courtyards and a trio of castles. Lake Maggiore is one of Italy's most elegant destinations with old world charm, flower-decked lake islands and shores spanning two countries.

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Milan, via Rome (land only pricing available if you prefer to make your own air arrangements) • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel Simplon, Baveno (or similar) • Eleven meals: seven buffet breakfasts, four dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

Cruise to Isola Bella, tour of Palazzo Borromeo, free time. Free time in Stresa. Full-day excursion to Ascona and Bellinzona including Castelgrande in Bellinzona. Excursion to Lake Como including tour of Villa Carlotta, mini-cruise of Lake Como, free time in Bellagio. Excursion to Lake Orta, market at Omegna, mini-cruise to Orta San Giulio, wine tasting and snack. Full-day excursion to Milan including guided tour and free time.

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LONDON, PARIS & AMSTERDAM 11 DAYS: Thursday, September 19–Sunday, September 29, 2019

$3,899

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,809 for single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

Amsterdam

EXPLORE THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THESE EUROPEAN GEMS. London is renowned for high tea and pub fare, outstanding theater and landmark icons, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey and more. The “City of Light,” Paris is a magical blend of contemporary and historic, with phenomenal cuisine, art and architecture. Guided touring introduces you to the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame and more. Enjoy the scenery as you train from Paris to Amsterdam and arrive in time for an afternoon walking tour along the countless canals of this friendly city. Compact, with hidden gardens, ACCOMMODATIONS historic gabled architecture and houseboats DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston lining the canals, Amsterdam is synonymous DAYS 2–4 Novotel London Tower Bridge, with Van Gogh, Vermeer and Rembrandt.

London

DAYS 5–7 DAYS 8–10 DAY 11

Pullman Bercy, Paris Hampshire Hotel-The Manor Amsterdam, Amsterdam Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

London

FEATURES London guided panoramic coach tour. Paris guided panoramic coach tour. Amsterdam guided walking tour. OPTIONALS: London—Windsor Castle; Stonehenge and Oxford. Paris—Versailles and Gardens; Dinner and Seine River Cruise; Monet and Landscapes of Giverny. Amsterdam—Dinner and Canal Cruise; Excursion to Delft. BERLIN 3n posttour extension $749pp/do. OPTIONALS: World War II Walking Tour; Excursion to Potsdam.

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to London and Amsterdam to Boston, via a connecting city • High-speed Eurostar train from London to Paris and high-speed train from Paris to Amsterdam • Nine nights’ accommodations • Twelve meals: nine breakfasts, three dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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GRAND TOUR OF FRANCE

LYON, NICE, BORDEAUX, LOIRE VALLEY, NORMANDY, PARIS 15 DAYS: Saturday, September 21–Saturday, October 5, 2019

$4,579

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $5,634 for single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

Loire Valley

WHY DO PEOPLE VISIT FRANCE? Hmmm. If you have to ask, then you haven’t been there yet!

So, let’s fix that. Our journey of a lifetime begins in Lyon—perhaps France’s best kept secret—with cobbled alleys, Parisian-style shopping and gourmet restaurants. Historic Avignon is next—with its 14th-century papal palace—before we settle in for two nights on the alluring Côte d’Azur in Nice. If the colorful houses of Arles look familiar, perhaps you recognize them from a Van Gogh canvas—the artist painted 200-odd ACCOMMODATIONS works around town. Bordeaux, the world’s DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston largest urban World Heritage Site, is also a DAYS 2–3 Mercure Grand Hotel Saxe wine capital surrounded by sun-drenched Lafayette, Lyon vineyards. Discover the gorgeous Loire Valley, DAYS 4–5 AC Hotel, Nice an enchanted land of vineyards, floral gardens DAY 6 Crowne Plaza Montpellier Corum, and storybook Renaissance châteaux, before Montpellier traveling to the historic Normandy coast. Our DAYS 7–8 Mercure Bordeaux Centre, Bordeaux holiday ends in Paris which might literally be DAYS 9–10 Novotel Amboise Hotel, Loire Valley indescribable, although countless artists and DAYS 11–12 Hotel Mercure Cabourg Hippodrome, Normandy Region writers have given it their best! Now you’ll DAYS 13–14 AC Porte Maillot, Paris know why the world visits France!

DAY 15

Return flight to Boston

or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Lyon and Paris to Boston, via a connecting city • Thirteen nights’ accommodations • Eighteen meals: thirteen breakfasts, five dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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OPTIONALS: Lyon—Excursion to Pérouges. Nice—Evening in Monaco with dinner; Saint-Paul-De-Vence and Provençal dinner. Bordeaux—Dinner and wine tasting. Loire Valley—Dinner and wine tasting.

Normandy region—D-Day Beaches. Paris—Seine River Cruise and dinner; Versailles Palace and Gardens. PARIS 2n post-tour extension $349 pp/ do. OPTIONAL: Monet and landscapes of Giverny.

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9 DAYS: Saturday, September 21–Sunday, September 29, 2019

$2,999

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

FLORENCE—A STUNNING MEDIEVAL CITY considered to be one of the world's most beautiful with its palaces, churches and museums. Don't be overwhelmed by this breathtaking collection—we've included a half-day walking tour to acquaint you with the city's most famous areas and visits to both the Uffizi Gallery (be sure to hit the third level where you'll get marvelous views of the Ponte Vecchio!) and the Accademia. Don't miss the delightful antique flea markets at Piazza dei Ciompi, the jewelry shops along Ponte Vecchio, the Boboli Gardens, and the espresso cafés along the Piazza della Repubblica. Stretched along eleven miles of rugged coastline on the Italian Riviera are five villages that form the wildly charming ACCOMMODATIONS area known as The Cinque Terre. “It's almost DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston unfair how much intense beauty, great DAYS 2–5 Hotel Cellai, Florence cuisine and amazing aromas are jampacked DAYS 6–8 Hotel Margherita, Monterosso al Mare into such a compact space" —NYTimes.

DAY 9 Return flight to Boston com. We'll spend three nights in Monterosso or similar hotel accommodations al Mare—split into the old village and the new and surrounded by lemon trees, olive INCLUDES groves and terraced vineyards. We'll also • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia visit several of the other cliffside villages on a Airlines flights from Boston to Florence and boat (or train) excursion.

Pisa to Boston, via Rome (land only pricing

Florence

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available if you prefer to make your own air arrangements) • Seven nights' three-star accommodations • Breakfast daily • Welcome and farewell dinners • Wine tasting in the Cinque Terre • Escorted, private, airport/hotel transfers and transfer from Florence to Monterosso al Mare • Services of professional local guides during excursions

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Cinque Terre

Single supplement is $525.

We have a limited number of single supplements available at just $400.

Call to reserve. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

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FLORENCE & THE CINQUE TERRE

MADEIRA ISLAND & PORTUGAL’S TREASURES

9 DAYS: Wednesday, September 25–Thursday, October 3, 2019

$2,899

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,899 per person triple occupancy; $3,359 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. TripAssure Protection Plan is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $450.

Botanical Gardens

WINNER OF THE 2015 WORLD TRAVEL AWARD FOR LEADING ISLAND DESTINATION, Madeira is “an exuberant botanical garden” with a balmy, subtropical climate and breathtaking scenery. We’ll settle into Funchal (Madeira’s capital) with accommodations at the five-star Pestana Casino. Enjoy a walk through the colorful market, the outstanding Botanical Gardens and sample world-famous wine at the Madeira Wine Company. We’ll have free time to explore the narrow streets of old town or the café-lined marina; discover the painted doors of Rua de Santa Maria or take a cable car ride up the mountain. Highlights of the next two days include: Camara de Lobos—a working fishing village beloved by Winston Churchill—the stupendous sea cliff at Cabo Girao, the natural swimming pools at Porto Moniz, the pastoral village of Santana and a traditional Espetada (cooked-overan-open fire) dinner. Leaving behind our “paradise island,” a short flight brings ACCOMMODATIONS us to mainland Portugal and our home DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston for the next three nights, Cascais, on DAYS 2–5 Pestana Casino Park, the Portuguese Riviera. We’ll visit the Funchal, Madeira pilgrimage site of Fatima, medieval Obidos, DAYS 6–8 Vila Gale Hotel, Cascais, Portugal DAY 9 Return flight to Boston the glorious walled city of Sintra and take a or similar hotel accommodations full-day excursion to historic Lisbon.

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Funchal and Lisbon to Boston, via a connecting city • Seven nights’ accommodations • Twelve meals: seven breakfasts, five dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

Madeira Island: Funchal tour highlighting markets, Botanical Gardens, Madeira Wine Company; tour including Camara de Lobos, Cabo Girao sea cliff, Porto Moniz; tour including Camacha, Pico do Areeiro, Santana, traditional dinner with entertainment. Portuguese Riviera: Cascais tour, visit to Fatima, Obidos, Sintra. Lisbon tour.

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9 DAYS: Saturday, September 28–Sunday, October 6, 2019

$3,199

per person double occupancy

Sorrento

Single supplement is $550.

We have a limited number of single supplements available at just $425.

Call to reserve. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

THE CLUB'S AMALFI COAST VACATION IS WILDLY POPULAR—year after year every departure sells out—and members' trip evaluations elicit rave reviews. The trip is a whirlwind tour of one of the world's most beautiful and historic places. Where else can you relax like a Roman emperor! Nevertheless, we've heard from some of you that a version of our famous tour with a bit more “relax” and a little less “whirlwind” would be fabulous!

With that in mind we've put together a vacation that includes all the dramatic scenery and the storied destinations on the Amalfi Coast, but at a pace comfortable for members with mobility issues or who would just like to take it easy. So, from your home base in lovely Sorrento you'll take leisurely excursions to Ravello, Naples, Positano, Amalfi and Capri.

You'll enjoy a pizza-making lesson followed by lunch; a shopping stop in Vietri sul Mare for ceramics; lunch at an agriturismo; pastry and cappuccino in Naples; lunch in Amalfi and a day to explore on your own. You'll be accompanied by a full-time professional Tour Manager—also staying at your hotel— from your arrival into Naples airport until departure. Magnifico!

Capri

FEATURES Sorrento tour, pizza making demonstration and pizza lunch. Excursion to Ravello, agriturismo lunch and visit to ceramics shop in Vietri sul Mare.

Excursion to Naples, visit to pastry shop and city tour. Full day excursion to Positano and Amalfi, lunch in Amalfi. Full-day excursion to Capri.

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INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Naples, via Rome (land only pricing available if you prefer to make your own air arrangements) • Seven nights’ three-star accommodations • Fourteen meals: seven buffet breakfasts, three lunches with wine, four dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

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EASY GOING ON THE AMALFI COAST

GETAWAY TO ICELAND

6 DAYS: Sunday, September 29–Friday, October 4, 2019 Sunday, October 6–Friday, October 11, 2019 Sunday, October 13–Friday, October 18, 2019

$2,599

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,599 per person triple occupancy; $3,299 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. TripAssure Protection Plan is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $450.

Reykjavik

HOP A QUICK FLIGHT—the shortest to any European destination—and you're there! We've included the “musts” in this mini-getaway: a Reykjavik city tour of the colorful, historic center and shopping districts. A full-day “Golden Circle” excursion brings us to the famous trio of sites: the rainbow misted waterfall Gullfoss; Geysir with its spouting geysers and hot springs; and Thingvellir, a renowned beauty spot set amidst lava fields and deep ravines. Along the stunning South Coast we'll explore the charming village of Vik and view Sólheimajökull Glacier. We'll enjoy a day at leisure in Reykjavik and have an opportunity to view the Northern Lights (weather permitting) and top off our stay with a relaxing and rejuvenating visit to the Blue Lagoon before we return to the airport.

Icelandik Bay

INCLUDES • Round-trip, non-stop regularly scheduled Icelandair flights from Boston to Reykjavik • Four nights’ three-star accommodations: Center Hotel Plaza, Reykjavik (or similar) • Six meals: four breakfasts, two dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of local Tour Host

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Blue Lagoon

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CULTURAL CUBA

FROM HAVANA TO SANCTI SPÍRITUS 9 DAYS: Sunday, October 6–Monday, October 14, 2019

$4,769

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $5,299 for single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

JOIN US AS WE CROSS A CULTURAL DIVIDE, exploring the art, history and culture of the Cuban people. We’ll begin in Havana, Cuba’s vibrant capital, then travel along the beautiful coastline of Cayo Santa María to the Spanish colonial city of Sancti Spíritus. Local artists, musicians, historians, naturalists, and students will show us their country from an insider’s perspective, opening up this lively island nation cut off from much of the western world for decades.

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1

Flight from Boston; Springhill Suites MIA Airport, Miami

DAYS 2–4

H10 Havana Panorama, Havana

DAYS 5–6

Ocean Casa del Mar by H10 Hotels, Cayo Santa Maria

DAYS 7–8

Hotel del Rijo, Sancti Spíritus

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES Havana tour including the historic districts and waterfront esplanade. Tour Old Havana including the National Museum of Fine Arts, enjoy traditional dance performances. Visit a cigar factory, take a salsa dance lesson. Visit Ernest Hemingway’s home Finca Vigía and meet with a local historian to discuss his works’ importance on Cuba and the U.S. Visit a craft market and meet the local artisans.

Visit UNESCO-recognized Cienfuegos and the Bay of Pigs. Visit Caibarién, a sugar mill museum, steam train ride to Remedios. Visit Santa Clara, Che Guevara Museum. Santi Spíritus guided walking tour including School of Art. Visit town of Trinidad.

RESERVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2018

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights: Boston to Miami; Fort Lauderdale to Havana; Santa Clara to Fort Lauderdale, Miami to Boston (or similar flight schedule) • Round-trip transfers from Miami to Fort Lauderdale • Eight nights’ accommodations • 22 meals: eight breakfasts, seven lunches, seven dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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PROVENCE & THE CÔTE D'AZUR VISIT AVIGNON AND NICE: AN INDEPENDENT VACATION 9 DAYS: Friday, October 11–Saturday, October 19, 2019

$2,999

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Call for single pricing.

Fuel surcharge, taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $600. Additional deposit may be required at time of air ticket purchase.

Aix Cathedral in Aix-en-Provence

BLESSED WITH AN AMAZING CLIMATE AND TRULY GORGEOUS LANDSCAPES, Provence shows off with to-the-horizon fields of lavender, ancient ruins, charming medieval villages and a glorious regional cuisine. Sheltered by medieval walls, Avignon's maze of narrow streets is filled with churches, museums and palaces—chief among them the 14thcentury papal palace (Palais des Papes).

We'll visit elegant Aix-en-Provence and sample the wines of the Rhone Valley. On the French Riviera, we'll spend three nights in Nice—“Grand Old Dame of the Côte d'Azur”—and enjoy excursions to glamorous Cannes, the Exotic Garden of Eze (located on the site of a medieval fortress) and jetsetting Monaco.

Pont Saint-Benezet, Avignon

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Marseilles and Nice to Boston, via a connecting city • Train from Avignon to Nice • Seven nights' four-star accommodations: Avignon 4n, Nice 3n • Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, four dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers

Avignon half-day walking tour including the Pope's Palace. Half-day excursion to Aix-enProvence with walking tour and free time. Halfday excursion to the Rhone Valley with three wine tastings. Full-day excursion to Cannes. Excursion to Eze and Monaco.

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HIGHLIGHTS OF SCANDINAVIA SWEDEN, NORWAY & DENMARK

10 DAYS: Friday, October 11–Sunday, October 20, 2019

$3,579

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,179 for single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

Bergen

THREE COUNTRIES, THREE CULTURES AND ENDLESS SCENERY—there’s no place like Scandinavia! Begin in Stockholm—whose reputation as one of the most beautiful and sophisticated European cities is richly deserved. Here we’ll find a fairytale-like old town, inventive design and cuisine. Next is the beautiful waterfront city of Bergen—it’s most famous site is the UNESCO Bryggen wharf district whose wooden alley ways are a haven for artists and craftspeople with bijou shops and boutiques. Dramatically breathtaking scenery awaits as we head into fjord country to cruse narrow waterways surrounded by steep cliffs. Our tour ends in elegant Copenhagen, with gorgeous architecture, charming canals and trendy cafés.

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1

Copenhagen

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–4

Courtyard Stockholm Kungsholmen, Stockholm

DAYS 5–7

Clarion Admiral, Bergen

DAYS 8–9

Copenhagen Island, Copenhagen

DAY 10

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES Stockholm tour including the Vasa Museum. Bergen tour including the Bryggen district. Excursion to Norway’s fjord country including cruise and train ride. Copenhagen tour including Rosenborg Castle. OPTIONALS: Stockholm—Excursion to Drottningholm Palace on Lovön Island; Historic Sweden: a day in Uppsala. Copenhagen—Excursion to Frederiksborg Castle and Elsinore. ICELAND 3n post-tour extension $1,299 pp/do. OPTIONALS: Blue Lagoon spa visit; The Golden Circle tour.

RESERVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2018

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Stockholm and Copenhagen to Boston, via a connecting city • Flight from Stockholm to Bergen • Flight from Bergen to Copenhagen • Eight nights’ accommodations • Eleven meals: eight breakfasts, three dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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RIMINI, SAN MARINO & VENICE JEWELS ON ITALY’S ADRIATIC COAST

9 DAYS: Saturday, October 19–Sunday, October 27, 2019

$3,299

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Single supplement is $545.

We have a limited number of single supplements available at just $450.

Call to reserve. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

Venice

THIS HOLIDAY IN NORTHERN ITALY IS A DREAM! It starts in Emilia Romagna, the gastronomic heart of Italy, and ends in astonishing Venice with its 150 canals, 400 bridges and countless piazzas. Our home base for the first four nights is the classic seaside resort of Rimini—a popular holiday retreat for Italians! Our adventure begins with a visit to elegant Bologna, a sophisticated university city with well-preserved medieval architecture, 24 miles of covered walkways and where food is taken very seriously! Next up: The picture book Republic of San Marino, the world's smallest sovereign state—24 square miles of mountain scenery— completely surrounded by Italy. An excursion to Ravenna highlights its famous and stunning 5th–6th century Byzantine mosaics. Next is Ferrara, whose historic center is much as ACCOMMODATIONS it was 300 years ago. There are those who DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston argue that Ferrara is the perfect Italian city, DAYS 2–5 Hotel Villa Adriatica, Rimini just as fabulous as Florence. And now the DAYS 6–8 Hotel Violino d’Oro, Venice star attraction: extraordinary Venice. “With DAY 9 Return flight to Boston its magnificent 16th and 17th-century palaces or similar hotel accommodations and piazzas, it is no surprise that Venice is considered one of the most beautiful cities in INCLUDES the world.” —Condé Nast Traveler. We'll enjoy • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia a walking tour of the Piazza San Marco and Airlines flights from Boston to Bologna have time to explore on our own. and Venice to Boston, via Rome (land only pricing available if you prefer to make your own air arrangements) • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations • Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, four dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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FEATURES Excursion to San Marino. Excursion to Bologna with guided walking tour. Excursion to Ravenna with guided walking tour. Visit to Ferrara. Venice half-day guided walking tour.

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MADRID, SEVILLA, GRANADA, CORDOBA, VALENCIA, BARCELONA 11 DAYS: Saturday, October 19–Tuesday, October 29, 2019

$4,299

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,249 per person triple occupancy; $5,049 for single reservations. Single accommodations for this tour are limited. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $315.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

Madrid

JOIN THE TRAVEL CLUB FOR AN EXPLORATION OF SPAIN's most popular cities. Start in Madrid and spend two days touring the heart of España, complete with a guided tour of the Royal Palace and a side-trip to Spain's medieval capital, Toledo. Next, we'll visit the Moorish city of Cordoba, and tour the Mezquita, a glorious 8th-century mosque. From there, we'll move on to Sevilla, visit Christopher Columbus's tomb and end our evening with an authentic flamenco dance show. Next, it's onto Granada to tour the famous Alhambra—an immense hilltop palace—and the Generalife, an ornate series of flowering gardens, ACCOMMODATIONS before traveling through the picturesque DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston Spanish countryside to Valencia. We'll visit DAYS 2–3 H10 Puerta de Alcala, Madrid the town's bustling markets and observe a DAYS 4–5 Melia Sevilla, Sevilla DAY 6 Barcelo Carmen Granada, Granada master paella chef making your lunch. This DAYS 7–8 SH Valencia Palace, Valencia vacation ends in vibrant Barcelona, where DAYS 9–10 Hotel Colon, Barcelona we may explore the city on our own.

DAY 11

Return flight to Boston

or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES

INCLUDES

Madrid's historic center tour & Royal Palace, visit to Toledo. Cordoba's Mezquita and Jewish Quarter. Sevilla walking tour, flamenco show and dinner. Granada's Alhambra and Generalife.

Valencia walking tour. Barcelona's “la Sagrada Familia.” OPTIONALS: Madrid—Evening tour and tapas dinner; AVE high-speed train from Madrid to Cordoba. Barcelona—Excursion to Montserrat; Barcelona by night with dinner.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Madrid and Barcelona to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedantransfers within 50 miles of Boston's Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Nine nights’ accommodations • Fourteen meals: nine breakfasts, one lunch, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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CLASSIC SPAIN

IRISH SPLENDOR JOIN THE CLUB'S FIRST EXCLUSIVE TOUR OF IRELAND! ROLLING GREEN HILLS, the aroma of peat fires, gorgeous cliffs and coastlines, an ancient landscape, history and folklore, vibrant cities and a fascinating, friendly people— per person double occupancy it's Ireland, of course! Our holiday begins on the regal INCLUDES round-trip airfare, grounds of Cabra Castle where we'll enjoy “royal” overnight fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. accommodations. We'll visit the ancient whiskey-making $2,669 per person triple occupancy; towns of Tullamore and Kilbeggan for a dram. As we head $3,049 for single reservations. Single to the charming town of Ennis we'll view the stunning, accommodations for this tour are limited. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher. Experience traditional Irish fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $315. family life with a memorable farm visit (complete with tea Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. and scones); follow the majestic coastal road of romantic Purchase must be made at time of Dingle Peninsula and see the spectacular landscapes booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $600. along Slea Head; visit medieval Blarney Castle and the historic Rock of Cashel. Easy going and charming, Dublin is the capital of Craic (pronounced `crack'), the art of life. After our get-acquainted tour we'll enjoy an afternoon to explore on our own before an evening tour of Christ Church Cathedral highlighted by canapés and cocktails in the crypt.

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8 DAYS: Tuesday, October 29–Tuesday, November 5, 2019

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Dublin • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston’s Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Six nights’ four-star accommodations • Eight meals: six breakfasts, two dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

Castle accommodations, Irish whiskey tasting, the Cliffs of Moher, Ennis, dairy farm visit, Killarney, Dingle Peninsula, Cap of Dunloe, Slea Head Road, Blarney Castle, Rock of Cashel, Dublin. OPTIONALS: County Clare-Medieval Banquet. Dublin-Guinness Storehouse and Traditional Irish Night.

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAY 2

Cabra Castle, Kingscourt

DAY 3

Old Ground Hotel, Ennis

DAYS 4–5 DAY 6–7 DAY 8

Killarney Towers, Killarney Ashling Hotel, Dublin Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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Blarney Castle

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ROMAN HOLIDAY

7 DAYS: Saturday, November 2–Friday, November 8, 2019

$1,899

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Single supplement is $235. We have a limited number of single supplements available at just $100. Call to reserve.

Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

Rome

THE ANCIENTS WERE RIGHT! ROME IS THE ETERNAL CITY and its 3,000-year heritage is evident on every street of this historic and cultural masterpiece where modern life blends with the antiquities of a lost empire. By member request, we've chosen accommodations at the Hotel Medici (an elegant 19th-century building)—just a short walk from Rome's Villa Borghese Park and Porta Pia, an area full of local restaurants. While our independent programs are designed for you to experience Rome on your own, we have a few suggestions! Don't miss the Borghese Museum—the art, the gardens and the building are extravagantly beautiful. Head to the Campo dei Fiori outdoor market at Piazza Navona— buy your wine, bread, cheese and enjoy a picnic as you people watch. We've included "jump-the-line" tickets for the Vatican Museum. (Tip: mail your postcards from inside Vatican City for the unique stamps and postmark.) The weather in November is perfect for sightseeing and you're likely to encounter more Romans than tourists! You'll also discover that the historic treasures of this immense open-air museum go hand-in-hand with Rome's more tangible pleasures—legendary cuisine, cutting-edge fashion and shopping!

INCLUDES • Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Rome (land only pricing available if you prefer to make your own air arrangements) • Five nights' three-star accommodations: Hotel Medici • Breakfast daily • Welcome dinner with wine at local restaurant • Half-day guided panoramic motorcoach tour • Half-day guided tour of Vatican and St. Peter's Basilica • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers

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Trevi Fountain

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$2,999

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Sicily

ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST CAPTIVATING PLACES, Sicily has long lured travelers with its natural wonders, cultural treasures and out-of-this-world cuisine. Join us this November as we explore Sicily from the storied streets of Palermo to the most famous of all Italian resort towns --Taormina. In between, we'll visit Erice and sip wine; spend a day marveling at the Greek temples in Siracusa; enjoy dinner at a country agriturismo and travel the Old Salt Road; and, finally, discover the charms of Taormina, to this day, a hot spot for the rich and famous. We'll be treated to a seaside lunch and enjoy a free afternoon. With wonderful weather, incredible scenery and historical wonders, Sicily tops our list of favorite places.

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–5

Hotel Garibaldi, Palermo

DAYS 6–8

Hotel Continental, Taormina

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

Taormina

FEATURES Welcome cocktail. Full-day guided Palermo tour.

Countryside agriturismo dinner. Excursion to Erice, Donna Fugata winery visit and lunch. Olive oil tasting. Excursion to Segesta and the Greek Temple.

Visit the salt road and salt museum. Visit Cefalù.

Half-day guided Taormina walking tour. Seaside restaurant lunch. Full-day excursion to Siracusa and Ortigia Island including archaeological site.

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INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Palermo and Catania to Boston, via Rome (land only pricing available if you prefer to make your own air arrangements) • Seven nights' three- and four-star accommodations • Fourteen meals: seven breakfasts, three lunches, four dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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Single supplement is $300. We have a limited number of single supplements available at just $150. Call to reserve. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

SICILIAN ADVENTURE

9 DAYS: Saturday, November 2–Sunday, November 10, 2019

EGYPTIAN TREASURES JOIN THE CLUB'S FIRST EXCLUSIVE TOUR OF EGYPT! FOR MILLENNIA, TRAVELERS HAVE BEEN FASCINATED

BY EGYPT and its tapestry of cultural and archaeological treasures unmatched anywhere in the world. With its temples, per person double occupancy mummies, pyramids, exotic bazaars, and the Nile, Egypt is an INCLUDES round-trip airfare, open-air museum full of must-see places. We begin in Cairo fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. and nearby Giza where we’ll see the phenomenal Pyramids of Giza—one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World—and Single supplement is $710. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees the Great Sphinx. At Saqqara we’ll explore the site of ancient subject to change. Passport and Memphis and the oldest of all pyramids, the Step Pyramid. visa required. Per person Visit Cairo’s Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, home to the deposit is $600. Additional treasures of the Tomb of Tutankhamen, the Khan al-Khalili deposit may be required at time bazaar and travel to Abu Simbel to see the Great Temples of air ticket purchase. built by Rameses II. On our cruise we’ll tour the temples of Komombo and Edfu, visit the Valleys of the Queens and Kings in Luxor and the Temples of Karnak. The mysteries and treasures of Egypt await!

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CAIRO, ANTIQUITIES, THE PYRAMIDS & THREE-NIGHT NILE CRUISE LIMITED TO 25 MEMBERS! 10 DAYS: Sunday, November 3–Tuesday, November 12, 2019

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights Boston to JFK and JFK to Cairo • Flight from Cairo to Abu Simbel, flight from Luxor to Cairo • Five nights' five-star hotel accommodations • Three nights' five-star Nile Cruise aboard Sonesta St. George 1 (or similar) • Sixteen meals: eight breakfasts, two lunches, six dinners • Escorted, private round-trip, airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local guides and assistants

Pyramids of Cairo guided tour: Sakkara, Step Pyramid of Imhotep; Giza pyramids of Cheops, Mykerinos and Chephren, the Sphinx. Egyptian Museum, the Citadel, Kha al-Khalili bazaar. Abu Simbel: Great Temple of Abu Simbel and Temple of Hathor. Guided visit of Philae, felucca sail boat ride. Komombo: Temple of Horus and Sobek. Edfu: Temple of Horus. Luxor: The Valley of the Queens and The Valley of the Kings. The Temples of Karnak.

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 DAYS 2–4

Overnight flight from Boston Conrad Cairo Hotel, Cairo

DAY 5

Hotel Movenpick Resort, Aswan

DAYS 6–8

Sonesta St. George 1, Nile Cruise

DAY 9 DAY 10

Conrad Cairo Hotel, Cairo Return flight to Boston or similar accommodations

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DUBROVNIK GETAWAY

7 DAYS: Wednesday, November 6–Tuesday, November 12, 2019

$2,799

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Single supplement is $150.

Fuel surcharge, taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $600. Additional deposit may be required at time of air ticket purchase.

DUBROVNIK—THE PEARL OF THE ADRIATIC is “a living fairy tale that shouldn't be missed.”

—Rick Steves Dubrovnik—located on Croatia's Riviera along the Adriatic Sea, is one of the world's most beautiful fortified cities. Massive medieval walls curve around a tiny harbor and encompass a sea of orange-tiled roofs and copper domes. The Old City—parts of which date from the 11th century—is mostly intact and we'll find an 800-year-old Gothic church and Europe's oldest pharmacy. Add in a warm southern climate, endless blue skies and the crystal-clear sea and Dubrovnik is captivating. We've included full-day tours to Montenegro—with visits to Kotor and Perast, and the island of Korcula—with its vineyards, olive groves and small villages.

Montenegro

INCLUDES

BUŽA BARS

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Lufthansa flights (or similar) from Boston to Dubrovnik, via a connecting city • Five nights' four-star accommodations: • Valamar Lacroma Dubrovnik Hotel or Valamar Argosy Hotel • Seven meals: five breakfasts, Welcome and Farewell dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers

Referred to as Buža, or `hole in the wall', these bars are cut into the seafacing cliffs that support Dubrovnik's city walls, offering incredible views of the Adriatic. Buža I can be found near the Azur restaurant, Buža II by a sign saying `Cold Drinks With The Most Beautiful View'. ADDRESSES: Buža I, Ispod Mira 12; Buža II, Crijevićeva 9.

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9 DAYS: Saturday, November 9–Sunday, November 17, 2019

$2,799

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Polignano a Mare

SINCE OUR FIRST JOURNEY TO MYSTERIOUS PUGLIA, The Travel Club has discovered there’s even more to explore in this southern, sun-soaked province. Join us in “the real Italy” as we reveal the art, culture, tradition and cuisine of Puglia. From our home-base in Martina Franca—whose old quarter is a picturesque maze of winding alleys, blindingly white houses and blood-red geraniums, airy piazzas and curlicue ironwork balconies—we’ll start with a to visit Locorotondo, one of Puglia’s prettiest towns. Elegant Lecce is an “open air exhibition” of Baroque architecture where we’ll enjoy a cooking lesson in an old Palazzo.

We’ve included lunch in a fishing village near Bari, a visit to seaside Polignano a Mare, an excursion to Matera—famous for its extensive rock dwellings—where we’ll have lunch in a “cave” restaurant. Our last tour days include the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Trulli of Alberobello—the world-famous picturesque cone-shaped houses—lunch at a country agriturismo and a winery visit. Explore the unique character and charm of this “mostly undiscovered” slice of Italian heaven!

FEATURES

INCLUDES

Martina Franca tour. Excursion to Locorotondo.

Excursion to Lecce including cooking lesson and lumch. Bari tour, Mola di Bari fishing village lunch, visit to Polignano a Mare. Excursion to Matera including visit to the “Sassi” and lunch at a cave restaurant. Excursion to Alberobello, agriturismo lunch, tour of Ostuni. Wine tasting with snacks at Cantina Torrevento winery.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Bari, via Rome (land only pricing available if you prefer to make your own air arrangements) • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations: Park Hotel San Michele, Martina Franca (or similar) • Welcome cocktail and tour presentation • Fifteen meals: seven buffet breakfasts, four lunches, four dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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SINGLE-FRIENDLY PRICING

Single supplement is $235. We have a limited number of single supplements available at just $150. Call to reserve.

Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

PUGLIA: SOUTHERN ITALY’S GEM

DANUBE SYMPHONY CRUISE 9 DAYS: Saturday, August 31–Sunday, September 8, 2019 YOUR DANUBE ADVENTURE BEGINS in romantic and exciting Vienna, and ends with two nights in Munich, the from per person double occupancy Bavarian capital known for its centuries-old buildings and for Deluxe Stateroom, Category E Oktoberfest. Known as the “City of Music.” Vienna inspired Cabin upgrades available: the creative genius of Beethoven, Mozart and Strauss. Join Additional $143–$1,571 pp/do. your Local Guide for a tour that takes you to the lavish Includes cruise taxes and port Hofburg Palace complex, the neo-renaissance Vienna Opera, charges and pre-paid cruise gratuities and Avalon insurance. and much more! In your free time, stroll along the pedestrian Prices listed above DO NOT Kärntnerstrasse or try a piece of Apfelstrudel in an elegant include airfare. Airfare price Viennese café. Cruise along the Danube River to Dürnstein, available at time of booking. located in the heart of the Wachau Valley. In Melk, visit When you reserve your Avalon Austria's majestic Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest Waterways cruise with The Travel Club, any current Avalon monasteries, and taste some of the region's renowned wines. promotion will be applicable to In Grein, visit the oldest theater in Austria. For a change of your reservation. pace, travel by motorcoach to Munich, capital of Bavaria, where a Local Guide shows you the famous attractions. Step into a fairytale on an excursion to one of the most dream-like castles in all of Europe --Neuschwanstein Castle. Travel to Oberammergau, an idyllic village known for its once-a-decade performance of the Passion Play and typical Bavarian houses painted with scenes from fairytales. Find magic, musical history, and beautiful scenery like no other on your European river cruise of a lifetime.

$3,288

AVALON VISIONARY The Avalon Visionary delivers an intimate setting, along with two full decks of suites featuring Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air BalconySM. With 200 square feet, Panorama SuitesSM are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, giving you the rare opportunity to wake each morning to the enchanting scenery and fresh breezes. Onboard amenities include complimentary computer use in public areas and WiFi access, a Fitness Center, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool, and the delightful Sky Bistro.

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HIGHLIGHTS

WESTBOUND: VIENNA TO MUNICH

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAY 2

Arrive Vienna (Embarkation)

DAY 3

Vienna sightseeing

DAY 4

Durnstein-Wachau Valley-Melk

DAY 5

Gein-Linz

DAY 6

Linz-Schlogener Schlige-Passau

DAY 7

Passau (Disembarkation) transfer to Munich, sightseeing overnight in Munich

DAY 8

Munich-excursions overnight in Munich

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston

• Cruise: deluxe 5-night cruise in an outside stateroom with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection BedsSM • Two night’s hotel accommodations in Munich • Vienna: guided sightseeing • Dürnstein: guided walk; Wachau Valley: scenic cruising; Melk: guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey; wine tasting on board • Grein-Linz: guided walk in Grein; free time in Linz • Linz-Passau: scenic cruising through the Schlogener Schlinge; guided walk in Passau • Munich: see the Marienplatz; excursion to Neuschwanstein & Oberammergau: visit Neuschwanstein Castle • Panoramic windows throughout the ship • Friendly, English-speaking crew & Cruise Director • Sky Deck, Covered Observation Lounge, Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station • Onshore & Onboard experiences with regional customs, cultures & tastings with local artisans, experts & entertainers • Sightseeing with expert local guides and headsets for guided shore excursions • Elevator

INCLUDES

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• Round-trip airport/hotel/cruise ship transfers when air is purchased through Avalon Waterways • Two nights’ hotel accommodations in Munich • Five night cruise, Avalon Visionary • FlexDining for more venue and seating time options • Daily full buffet breakfast • Daily lunch buffet with pasta or carving stations • Daily afternoon tea • Daily four-course a la carte dinner • Complimentary bottled water daily • Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer or soft drinks with every lunch or dinner • Captain's welcome and farewell receptions

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ROMANTIC RHINE CRUISE 10 DAYS: Thursday, October 10–Saturday, October 19, 2019 ONE OF EUROPE’S MOST LEGENDARY RIVERS AWAITS you on this exciting journey; beginning in Switzerland with stops in from per person double occupancy France, Germany, and Holland! You'll visit Breisach, Germany, for Deluxe Stateroom, Category E located at the foot of the Kaiserstuhl Mountain on the FrenchCabin upgrades available: German border. Here you'll find the gateway to Germany's Black Additional $199–$2,199 pp/do.

Forest, an area of unrivaled natural beauty, best known for Black Includes cruise taxes and port Forest ham, cherry cake, and the cuckoo clock. In Strasbourg, charges and pre-paid cruise gratuities and Avalon insurance.

France, you'll be amazed by the red-sandstone gothic cathedral, Prices listed above DO NOT fascinating astronomical clock and lovely La Petite France district include airfare. Airfare price with its quaint shops, delightful bistros, and peaceful waterfront available at time of booking. promenade. Visit the ruins of Heidelberg's castle and stop in When you reserve your Avalon Mainz for a guided walk and a visit to the captivating Gutenberg Waterways cruise with The Travel Club, any current Avalon Museum. Next up is the charming wine town of Rüdesheim. Pass promotion will be applicable to through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful stretch your reservation. of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. Last stop in Germany is Cologne—a 2,000-year-old city known for its gothic architecture and famous twin-spired cathedral. Lastly, spend time in Holland's popular, modern capital of Amsterdam. The best way to see the treasures of this 700-year-old city is on a canal cruise along the elegant grachten lined with homes dating back to the city's “Golden Age.”

$3,628

AVALON VISTA The Avalon Vista's two full decks of suites feature Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air BalconySM. Enjoy fresh breezes and enchanting scenery from the comfort of your suite. With 200 square feet, Panorama SuitesSM are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording you the incomparable opportunity to wake each morning facing the splendid passing scenery. Onboard amenities include a Fitness Center,complimentary computer use in public areas and Wi-Fi access, and a spacious Sky Deck with premium lounge chairs, shade system, whirlpool, and the delightful Sky Bistro.

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HIGHLIGHTS

BASEL TO AMSTERDAM

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAY 2

Arrive Zürich, transfer to hotel

DAY 3

Transfer to Basel (Embarkation)

DAY 4

Breisach, Germany

DAY 5

Strasbourg, France

DAY 6

Heidelberg–Mainz

DAY 7

Rüdesheim–Rhine Gorge–Koblenz

DAY 8

Cologne

DAY 9

Amsterdam, Holland

DAY 10

Amsterdam (Disembarkation); return flight to Boston

INCLUDES • Round-trip airport/hotel/cruise ship transfers when air is purchased through Avalon Waterways • One night pre-cruise hotel accommodations night in Zurich • Seven night cruise, Avalon Vista • FlexDining for more venue and seating time options • Daily full buffet breakfast • Daily lunch buffet with pasta or carving stations • Daily afternoon tea • Daily four-course a la carte dinner • Complimentary bottled water daily • Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer or soft drinks with every lunch or dinner • Captain's welcome and farewell receptions

• Cruise: deluxe 7-night cruise in an outside stateroom with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection BedsSM • Breisach: Guided tour of village of Colmar or excursion to the Black Forest with visit to open-air museum • Strasbourg: guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral • Excursion to Heidelberg–Mainz: Guided tour to Heidelberg Castle or hike up Philosophers' Way; Mainz guided city walk including Gutenberg Museum • Rüdesheim–Rhine Gorge–Koblenz: Guided tour of Mechanical Music Museum or guided hike through nearby vineyards or enjoy a coffee or wine tasting; cruise through the Rhine Gorge and rock of The Lorelei; Koblenz guided city walk • Cologne: choice of guided city walk or Jewish Heritage walk • Amsterdam: canal cruise • Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows • Friendly, English-speaking crew and Cruise Director • Complimentary Wi-Fi access • Sky Deck, Covered Observation Lounge, Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station • Onshore & Onboard experiences with regional customs, cultures & tastings with local artisans, experts & entertainers • Sightseeing with expert local guides and headsets for guided shore excursions • Elevator

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DISCOVER CLUB MED!

THE ORIGINAL ALL-INCLUSIVE RESORT Now’s the time to plan your next warm weather getaway at one of Club Med’s legendary all-inclusive resorts. Immerse yourself in the beauty and culture of Mexico at Cancún, relax on the magnificent beaches of the Caribbean, or escape closer to home at Sandpiper Bay, Florida for a one-of-a-kind, active vacation for the entire family.

Cancún Yucatán, Mexico

Columbus Isle, Bahamas

MEXICO Soak in the sun as you explore the rich culture Mexico has to offer. Club Med’s stunning, familyfriendly resorts are surrounded by golden sandy beaches, tranquil gardens, and a wealth of historical landmarks, perfect for an all-inclusive family getaway.

THE CARIBBEAN Looking for sun, sea, sand and adventure? Then Club Med’s all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean are just the ticket. White sand beaches, warm turquoise waters and a variety of activities for all ages make vacations to the Caribbean postcard perfection.

FLORIDA Discover Club Med’s flagship sports resort, Sandpiper Bay, the home of the Club Med Academies, where you can play tennis, golf or enjoy fitness classes with professional coaches at our top notch facilities.

WHAT’S INCLUDED WITH YOUR STAY? Sandpiper Bay, Florida

• Premium, Refined Accommodations • Gourmet Cuisine • Open Bar • Free Unlimited Wifi • Active and educational programs for kids • An array of exciting land and water sports • Adventurous excursions* *Additional cost

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The Travel Club can book all-inclusive packages for any Club Med resort, including flights and transfers. When you reserve with The Club, we’ll waive the Club Med membership fee!

Give us a call today to start planning your perfect vacation!