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here did you first see The Phantom of the Opera? Over the years, Show of the Month Club has sent thousands of theatergoers to see the Andrew Lloyd Webber classic—in New York, London, Toronto and Boston. It’s a theatrical experience that transcends time, place and circumstances. I’m thrilled to announce that the Club has already secured its block of orchestra tickets for Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular new production—making its U.S. premiere right here at The Boston Opera House. Flaunting a new design, new staging and new choreography—all overseen by Mackintosh and Matthew Bourne—you’ll be more captivated than ever by the power of theater.

As I write this, Boston is emerging from the shock of the Boston Marathon attack and its aftermath. And while we will never forget these events, I am struck by Boston’s resilience. It’s a city very much rooted in its past, yet among the most forward-looking places in the country.

Join us as we, and the world, look at Boston with fresh eyes. Plan a daytrip or come for a weekend! Go to a museum, a ballgame or walk The Freedom Trail. Wherever you go you’ll be reminded that this great experiment called America started right here and that “Boston Strong” captures the spirit of this great city.

Let’s not forget theater! There are some great shows scheduled for next season—Million Dollar Quartet (October), Miss Saigon (November), Once (January), Flashdance—The Musical (March), Into the Woods (May) and many more. Check the website for all the details.

The Travel Club is introducing several new programs that members have been requesting, including a fabulous Rome trip in September; new warm weather destinations early next winter; a Providence Theater Weekend featuring Ghost The Musical; and a new Ireland program this November.

Want to learn more about our travel club or the shows next season? Call us. Want a complete itinerary to help decide which destination to choose? Call us. We’re here to answer your questions and, literally, point you in the right direction!

Happy travels! Whether it’s in a theater seat or a 747, we have your tickets!

Tim Montgomery, President Please Note: Due to the anticipated demand for both The Phantom of the Opera and Flashdance—The Musical, early reservations are encouraged. Remember, Club pricing reflects significant savings from ‘day of’ prices.

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In this issue…

THEATER &

THEATER JUNE 2013 The Sound of Music 6/11–15

JULY 2013 The Wizard of Oz 7/16–20

AUGUST 2013 Cats 8/20–24

SEPTEMBER 2013 One Man, Two Guvnors 9/6–15 Seminar 9/12–15 La Cage aux Folles 9/24–28

OCTOBER 2013 Million Dollar Quartet 10/8–20 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde 10/24–27

NOVEMBER 2013 Miss Saigon 11/5–9 We Will Rock You 11/5–10

DECEMBER 2013 I Love Lucy 12/3–22 A Christmas Carol 12/6–7

JANUARY 2014 Once 1/7–19

FEBRUARY 2014 American Idiot 2/7–9

MARCH 2014 Flashdance 3/11–23

MAY 2014 Into the Woods 5/9–18

JUNE 2014 The Phantom of the Opera 6/11–7/20 SPRING 2013 4 4 SHOW OF THE MONTH CLUB

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JULY 2013

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Berkshires & Tanglewood 8/5–7 16 Berkshires & Tanglewood 8/23–25 16 Goodspeed Musical & CT 8/23–25 17 Berkshires & Tanglewood 8/31–9/2 16

SEPTEMBER 2013 Ogunquit, Maine 9/6–8 Roman Holiday 9/7–13 Old Orchard Beach, Maine 9/8–10 The Hamptons 9/15–16 Portuguese Riviera 9/19–26 Villages of Italy 9/19–27 Adirondack Balloon Festival 9/20–22 Tuscany’s Riviera 9/21–29 The Amalfi Coast 9/28–10/6

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OCTOBER 2013

Mediterranean Cruise 10/2–13 43 Venice, Florence & Rome 10/7–15 32 Valley Forge Casino Resort 10/6–8 19 The Azores 10/8–15 44 Washington, D.C. 10/11–14 20 Montreal 10/12–14 20 Goodspeed Musical & CT 10/18–20 17 Classic Tuscany 10/12–20 33 Riches of Northern Italy 10/19–27 32 New York Weekend 10/25–27 21 Paris Escape 10/29–11/4 40

NOVEMBER 2013 Portland, ME 11/1–3 Secret Sicily 11/2–10 Puglia: Art, Culture & Cuisine 11/2–10 Roman Holiday 11/3–9 Florence Getaway 11/3–9 Irish Escape 11/6–13

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Bretton Woods Weekend 11/8–10 Barcelona Getaway 11/10–16 Cooking in Tuscany 11/16–24 Penn Dutch Holiday 11/23–24 Maine Thanksgiving 11/27–30

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DECEMBER 2013

Saratoga Victorian Christmas 12/5–6 25 Christmas in Newport 12/6–8 26 Brandywine Christmas 12/6–8 26 Niagara Falls & Festival of Lights 12/6–8 27 Christmastime in Ogunquit 12/13–15 27 Boston Shopping Weekend 12/14–15 28 New Year’s in London 12/27/13–1/2/14 46 New Year’s in California 12/29/13–1/2/14 53 New Year’s in Boston 12/31/13–1/1/14 28

JANUARY 2014 Kenya Safari 1/10–22 Hawaiian Adventure 1/16–25 Exotic Morocco 1/18–27

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FEBRUARY 2014

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Sunny Portugal 2/14–24 Tropical Costa Rica 2/15–23 Roman Holiday 2/15–22 Florence Getaway 2/15–22 Paris Escape 2/15–21 Galapagos Cruise & Ecuador 2/24–3/5

MARCH 2014 Classic Spain 3/8–18 America’s Canyon Country 3/13–21 Discover Scotland 3/20–29 Amsterdam, Luxembourg 3/22–31 & Brussels p. 23 p. 48

APRIL 2014 Prague, Vienna, Budapest 4/7–17 Beijing 4/8–16 Antebellum South 4/13–19

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BOSTON THEATER WEEKENDS

10–11 Wicked 8/10–11, 8/24–25, 9/14–15 Million Dollar Quartet 10/18–19 I Love Lucy® 12/7–8 Once 1/18–19 Flashdance 3/15–16, 3/22–23 The Phantom of the Opera 6/14–15, 6/21–22, 6/28–29, 7/19–20

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Amsterdam, Luxembourg 4/19–28 & Brussels America’s Music Cities 4/27–5/4

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ON THE COVER The Phantom of the Opera 6 Boston Theater Weekends, p. 10–11.

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JUNE 11–JULY 20, 2014 Due to the anticipated demand, order early for best seats.

THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

Fnew production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s phenomenal musical success, The Phantom of the

ollowing an acclaimed sell-out tour of the United Kingdom, Cameron Mackintosh’s spectacular

Opera, will make its premiere in Boston as part of a brand new US National Tour. Hailed as “Stunning, intense and spectacular” by the Sunday Express, this production features a brilliant new design by Paul Brown, costumes by the much missed Maria Björnson, a new staging by Laurence Connor—director of the recent acclaimed 25th anniversary celebration at the Royal Albert Hall— and new choreography by Scott Ambler. The production is overseen by Matthew Bourne and Cameron Mackintosh.

“Andrew Lloyd Webber’s ravishing score. Stunning, intense and spectacular.”—Sunday Express “This new Phantom soars to incredible heights.”

—Manchester Evening News “Take a deep breath and prepare to be dazzled – this kind of gorgeous escapism is exactly what audiences need.”

—The Scotsman “Cameron Mackintosh’s flawless new Phantom. 10/10.”

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Available dates and complete ticket pricing is posted on our website— www.showofthemonth.com Ordering through our secure website is the fastest and most convenient way to reserve your tickets! Complete details on creating your online account and placing your online order are explained at www.showofthemonth.com/account

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CITI EMERSON COLONIAL THEATRE 106 Boylston Street, Boston

OCTOBER 8–20, 2013 Order today for best seats

Mmusical, inspired by the electrifying true story of the illion Dollar Quartet is the Tony Award-winning Broadway

famed recording session that brought together rock ‘n’ roll icons Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins for the first and only time. On December 4, 1956, these four young musicians were gathered together by Sam Phillips, the “Father of Rock ’n’ Roll” at Sun Records in Memphis for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions of all time. Million Dollar Quartet brings that legendary night to life with an irresistible tale of broken promises, secrets, betrayal and celebrations featuring timeless hits, including “Blue Suede Shoes,” “Fever,” “That’s All Right,” Available dates and complete ticket “Sixteen Tons,” “Great pricing is posted on our website— Balls of Fire,” “I Walk www.showofthemonth.com the Line,” “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On,” “Who Do Ordering through our secure website is You Love?,” “Matchbox,” “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Hound the fastest and most convenient way to Dog” and more. This thrilling musical brings you inside reserve your tickets! Complete details on the recording studio with four major talents who came creating your online account and placing together as a red-hot rock ‘n’ roll band for one unforgetyour online order are explained at table night. Don’t miss your chance to be a fly on the wall www.showofthemonth.com/account of fame…at Million Dollar Quartet! www.showofthemonth.com

THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE

NOVEMBER 5–10, 2013 Order today for best seats

539 Washington Street, Boston

Ieveryone dresses the same, thinks the same, is the same, n a future age of mindless manufactured music, where

hope of breaking free rests with an unlikely resistance—an alliance of rebel Bohemians deep below iPlanet, waiting for a hero to bring the power of Rock back to the people. And in Galileo they may just have found their man…that is, unless the terrifying Killer Queen gets to him first, or even worse, he’s actually found somebody to love…We Will Rock You features the greatest hits of the legendary British rock group, Queen. Now in its 11th year in London and seen by a staggering 15 million people worldwide, this hilarious, multi-award-winning and Available dates and complete ticket record-breaking phenomenon is written by celebrated pricing is posted on our website— British comedian Ben Elton and boasts a fantastic score www.showofthemonth.com of killer Queen tunes that you just can’t resist singing Ordering through our secure website is along to, such as “Another One Bites The Dust,” “Crazy the fastest and most convenient way to Little Thing Called Love,” “We Are The Champions,” reserve your tickets! Complete details on “Bohemian Rhapsody” and, of course, “We Will Rock creating your online account and placing You.” It’s the world champion of musicals and the show your online order are explained at that rocks harder than any other, so don’t miss the www.showofthemonth.com/account party—book your tickets now!

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DECEMBER 3–22, 2013 Order today for best seats

CITI EMERSON COLONIAL THEATRE 106 Boylston Street, Boston

I adapted from the most beloved program in television hisLove Lucy® Live on Stage is the brand-new hit stage show

tory! It’s 1952 and you are a member of the Desilu Playhouse studio audience awaiting the filming of two hilarious and ohso-familiar I Love Lucy® episodes. A charming host entertains and enlightens you to the behind-the-scenes filming process of this brand new thing called “television,” the Crystaltone Singers perform advertising jingles in perfect 50s style harmony and the sidesplitting antics of America’s favorite foursome—Lucy, Ricky, Fred and Ethel—are presented live on stage and in color for the very first time! It’s a one-of-aAvailable dates and complete ticket kind theatrical pricing is posted on our website— experience TV www.showofthemonth.com Guide’s William Ordering through our secure website is Keck calls “the most the fastest and most convenient way to entertaining stage production I’ve seen in years—includreserve your tickets! Complete details on ing Broadway!” The truth is in the title—whether young creating your online account and placing or old, everybody really does Love Lucy! your online order are explained at www.showofthemonth.com/account

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CITI EMERSON COLONIAL THEATRE 106 Boylston Street, Boston

JANUARY 7–19, 2014 Order today for best seats

WMusical, ONCE is a truly original Broadway experiinner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best

ence. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, ONCE tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights…but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance.

Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, Available dates and complete ticket ONCE draws you pricing is posted on our website— in from the very www.showofthemonth.com first note and never Ordering through our secure website is lets go. It’s an the fastest and most convenient way to unforgettable story reserve your tickets! Complete details on about going for creating your online account and placing your dreams…not living in fear…and the power of music your online order are explained at to connect all of us. www.showofthemonth.com/account

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FEBRUARY 7–9, 2014 Order today for best seats

THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

DIdiot tells the story of three lifelong friends, forced to irect from Broadway, the smash-hit musical American

choose between their dreams and the safety of suburbia.

Based on Green Day’s Grammy® Award-winning multiplatinum album and featuring the hits “Boulevard of Broken Dreams,” “21 Guns,” “Wake Me Up When September Ends,” “Holiday” and the blockbuster title track, American Idiot boldly takes the American musical where it’s never gone before. With direction by Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening), choreography by Steven Hoggett (Black Watch) and orchestrations and arrangements by Tom Available dates and complete ticket the groundbreaking BROADWAY musical Kitt (Next to pricing is posted on our website— No r m a l ) , t h e www.showofthemonth.com result is an experiOrdering through our secure website is ence Charles Isherwood of The New York Times declares the fastest and most convenient way to “thrilling, emotionally charged, and as moving as any reserve your tickets! Complete details on Broadway musical I’ve seen this year!” (American Idiot creating your online account and placing contains adult content and strong language.) your online order are explained at www.showofthemonth.com/account

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CITI EMERSON COLONIAL THEATRE 106 Boylston Street, Boston

MARCH 11–23, 2014 Order early for best seats

Cof Flashdance is now live on stage. With electrifying dance at

elebrating its 30th Anniversary, the pop culture phenomenon

its core, Flashdance—The Musical tells the inspiring and unforgettable story of Alex Owens, a Pittsburgh steel mill welder by day and a bar dancer by night with dreams of one day becoming a professional performer. When romance with her steel mill boss threatens to complicate her ambitions, Alex learns the meaning of love and its power to fuel the pursuit of her dream. Flashdance— The Musical features a score that includes the biggest hit songs from the movie, including the Academy Award-winning title song “Flashdance—What a Feeling,” “Maniac,” “Gloria,” “Manhunt,” Available dates and complete ticket and “I Love Rock & pricing is posted on our website— Roll.” In addition to www.showofthemonth.com these hits, 16 brand new Ordering through our secure website is songs have been written for the musical with music by the fastest and most convenient way to Robbie Roth and lyrics by Robert Cary and Robbie reserve your tickets! Complete details on Roth. Flashdance—The Musical features a book by Tom creating your online account and placing Hedley (co-writer of the original screenplay) and Robert your online order are explained at Cary with direction and choreography by Sergio Trujillo www.showofthemonth.com/account (Jersey Boys, Memphis).

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2013–2014 BOSTON THEATER WEEKENDS! Our Boston Theater Weekends may be the best deal in town!

2010 Tony Award nominee for Best Musical $299 pp/do OCTOBER 19–20, 2013 Citi Emerson Colonial Theatre Revere Hotel

Adapted from the most beloved show in television history! $269 pp/do DECEMBER 7–8, 2013 Citi Emerson Colonial Theatre Revere Hotel

Winner of 35 major awards $319 pp/do AUGUST 10–11, 2013 AUGUST 24–25, 2013 SEPTEMBER 14–15, 2013 The Boston Opera House Hyatt Regency Boston Hotel 10

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• Opposite The Boston Opera House • Complimentary bottled water • 10% off food and nonalcoholic beverages at Avenue One Restaurant

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

OUR ONE-NIGHT WEEKENDS INCLUDE: • Saturday night hotel

• Sunday breakfast

• Saturday evening top-price theater ticket

• Parking at hotel (one car per room)

accommodations

• $25 Dining Gift Certificate

for Maggiano’s Little Italy*

Reserve early at www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111, ext. 3.

Winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical $249 pp/do JANUARY 18–19, 2014 The Boston Opera House Revere Hotel

Celebrates the 30th anniversary of the well-known film $269 pp/do MARCH 15–16, 2014 MARCH 22–23, 2014 Citi Emerson Colonial Theatre Revere Hotel

Conveniently located in Boston’s Theatre District near the Boston Common, the Revere Hotel features the Emerald Lounge. You’ll enjoy complimentary wireless internet access, a fitness center, and indoor pool with sundeck that overlooks the city. All guestrooms feature large private city-view balconies and coffeemakers.

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

Broadway’s longest-running musical $299 pp/do JUNE 14–15, 2014 JUNE 21–22, 2014 JUNE 28–29, 2014 JULY 19–20, 2014 The Boston Opera House Revere Hotel Special bonus: • Champagne toast on arrival • Complimentary bottled water • 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages in Emerald Lounge * (one certificate for two persons;

one certificate accepted per table)

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North Shore Music Theatre 62 Dunham Road, Beverly

All seats are located in the Inner Circle section for all NSMT shows.

Price reflects a 10% discount off box office price.

JUNE 11–15, 2013 order today!

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Tdestined to become the world’s most beloved musical. The he final collaboration between Rodgers & Hammerstein was

show’s finale is one of the most thrilling and inspirational ever presented in the theater. Songs include “The Sound of Music,” “Maria,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Sixteen Going On Seventeen,” “My Favorite Things,” “The Lonely Goatherd,” “So Long, Farewell,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain” and “Edelweiss.”

CLUB DISCOUNT PERFORMANCES: Tuesday, June 11 @ 7:30 pm—$54.00 Wednesday, June 12 @ 7:30 pm—$58.50 Thursday, June 13 @ 7:30 pm—$58.50 Saturday, June 15 @ 2 pm—$58.50

JULY 16–20, 2013 order by: June 25

THE WIZARD OF OZ

Tof all time lands on the stage of North Shore Music Theatre. here truly is no place like home as the greatest family musical

You will be swept away by this celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM film. Songs include “Over The Rainbow,” “Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead,” “We’re Off to See The Wizard” and “If I Were King of The Forest.”

CLUB DISCOUNT PERFORMANCES: Tuesday, July 16 @ 7:30 pm—$54.00 Wednesday, July 17 @ 7:30 pm—$58.50 Thursday, July 18 @ 7:30 pm—$58.50 Saturday, July 20 @ 2 pm—$58.50

AUG 20-24, 2013 order by: July 30

CATS

Wbased on T.S. Eliot’s “Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats,” ritten by famed composer Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber and

this long running musical remains a favorite with audiences nationwide. Cats tells the story of the Jellicles, a tribe of cats who assemble for their annual junkyard ball where they announce the cat that will be reborn. Songs include “Memory,” “The Rum Tum Tugger,” “Jellicle Songs for Jellicle Cats,” “Macavity: The Mystery Cat,” “Mr. Mistoffelees,” “Growltiger’s Last Stand” and “Grizabella: The Glamour Cat.” CLUB DISCOUNT PERFORMANCES: Tuesday, Aug. 20 @ 7:30 pm—$54.00 Wednesday, Aug. 21 @ 7:30 pm—$58.50 Thursday, Aug. 22 @ 7:30 pm—$58.50 Saturday, Aug. 24 @ 2 pm—$58.50

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North Shore Music Theatre 62 Dunham Road, Beverly

All seats are located in the Inner Circle section for all NSMT shows.

Price reflects a 10% discount off box office price.

SEPT 24–28, 2013 order by: September 3

LA CAGE AUX FOLLES

Iration for 1996’s hilarious comedy The Birdcage—La Cage aux Folles

nspired by the classic 1978 film of the same name—as well as the inspi-

has become one of Broadway’s most beloved, and successful, musicals.

After twenty years of bliss, Georges and Albin, two men partnered for better-or-worse, get a bit of both when Georges’ son announces his impending marriage to the daughter of an ultra-conservative politician.

Songs include: “I Am What I Am,” “La Cage aux Folles,” “We Are What We Are,” “The Best of Times,” “(A Little More) Mascara,” “With Anne on My Arm,” “Song on the Sand” and “Look Over There.” Content Advisory: Mature subject matter may not be suitable for all audiences.

CLUB DISCOUNT PERFORMANCES: Tuesday, Sept. 24 @ 7:30 pm—$54.00; Wednesday, Sept. 25 @ 7:30 pm—$58.50; Thursday, Sept. 26 @ 7:30 pm—$58.50; Saturday, Sept. 28 @ 2 pm—$58.50

NOV 5–9, 2013 order by: October 15

MISS SAIGON

Fmost stunning theatrical spectacles of all time. Miss Saigon sets rom the creators of Les Misérables, this classic love story is one of the

Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly” within the turmoil of the Vietnam War where an American soldier and a Vietnamese girl fall in love, only to be separated during the fall of Saigon. Songs include: “The Heat is On in Saigon,” “Sun and Moon,” The American Dream,” “Last Night of the World,” “The Movie in My Mind,” “Why, God, Why?,” “I Still Believe” and “I’d Give My Life for You.” Content Advisory: Mature subject matter may not be suitable for all audiences.

CLUB DISCOUNT PERFORMANCES: Tuesday, Nov. 5 @ 8 pm—$54.00; Wednesday, Nov. 6 @ 8 pm—$58.50; Thursday, Nov. 7 @ 7:30 pm—$58.50; Saturday, Nov. 9 @ 2 pm—$58.50

DEC 6–7, 2013 order by: November 15

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Wover time, traditional and original songs, and colorful costumes,

ith dazzling special effects that have grown even more exciting

A Christmas Carol has become a holiday favorite throughout New England. Based on the Charles Dickens classic, A Christmas Carol tells the tale of curmudgeonly miser Ebenezer Scrooge, who is visited by the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future hoping to change his destiny and save his soul. This brilliant musical, an original adaptation written by former NSMT Artistic Director, Jon Kimbell, follows Scrooge through a series of strange and magical journeys, where he ultimately discovers the true spirit of the holiday season. Content Advisory: Contains sudden loud noises and dark images. May not be suitable for very young children.

CLUB DISCOUNT PERFORMANCES: Friday, Dec. 6 @ 7:30 pm—$58.50; Saturday, Dec. 7 @ 7:30 pm— $58.50

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The Lyric Stage Company 140 Clarendon Street (YWCA Building), Boston

Prices reflect a 10% discount off box office prices and include a restoration fee. Orchestra seating.

SEPT 6–15, 2013 order by: August 6 Thu & Fri Eve: $52.30 Sat Mat & Eve; Sun Mat: $58.60

An outrageous comedy!

ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS

Redy: a laugh-out-loud mix of satire, songs, slapstick, and glittering

ichard Bean’s award-winning play is a celebration of British com-

one-liners. Oh, and fools, lovers, clowns, parents, and pompous asses.

Based on The Servant of Two Masters.

CLUB DISCOUNT PERFORMANCES: 9/6 & 9/13 @ 8pm; 9/7 & 9/14 @ 3 & 8pm; 9/12 @ 7:30pm; 9/15 @ 3pm

MAY 9–18, 2014 order by: April 9 Thu & Fri Eve: $52.30 Sat Mat & Eve; Sun Mat: $58.60

One of Sondheim’s finest

INTO THE WOODS

WWitch next door, they embark on a quest to reverse that spell.

hen a Baker and his Wife learn they’ve been cursed by the

Along the way they encounter an ambivalent Cinderella, an aggressive Red Riding Hood, a rebellious Rapunzel, a too-trusting Jack, and a couple of not-so-princely Princes. They also learn lessons about working together and the real meaning of “happily ever after.”

CLUB DISCOUNT PERFORMANCES: 5/9 & 5/16 @ 8pm; 5/10 & 5/17 @ 3 & 8pm; 5/15 @ 7:30pm; 5/18 @ 3pm

Stoneham Theatre 395 Main Street, Stoneham

Prices reflect a 10% discount off box office prices. Orchestra seating.

SEPT 12–15, 2013 order by: August 12 Adults: $40.00 Seniors: $36.00 Students: $18.00

A New England Premiere

SEMINAR

Tfamous novelist to teach a writing seminar. Direct from Broadway empers, egos and libidos flare when four young writers hire a world-

and written by the creator of the hit TV show “Smash,” Seminar was praised as “slick and satisfying” by The New Yorker. Don’t miss this bracing new play by Theresa Rebeck. Note: Recommended for adults; contains brief nudity and epic swearing.

CLUB DISCOUNT PERFORMANCES: 9/12 @ 7:30pm; 9/13 @ 8pm; 9/14 @ 3 & 8pm; 9/15 @ 2pm

OCT 24–27, 2013 order by: September 24 Adults: $40.00 Seniors: $36.00 Students: $18.00

Adapted from the Robert Louis Stevenson novella

DR. JEKYLL AND MR. HYDE

Iclassic tale, well-respected Dr. Henry Jekyll secretly undertakes experi-

s there a good and evil side to everyone? In this new adaptation of the

ments to separate the best parts of his personality from the worst. When the result is the disastrous creation of his alter-ego, the savage Edward Hyde, Jekyll comes face-to-face with the very nature of good and evil.

The San Francisco Chronicle calls Hatcher’s adaptation of this classic “a smart, tense, and suspenseful new take.”

CLUB DISCOUNT PERFORMANCES: 10/24 @ 7:30pm; 10/25 @ 8pm; 10/26 @ 3 & 8pm; 10/27 @ 2pm

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INTRODUCING

PROVIDENCE THEATER WEEKEND Featuring Ghost the Musical and RISD Museum

Saturday, October 26–Sunday, October 27, 2013 in the footsteps of the enorF ollowing mously popular Boston Theater

Weekends and in direct response to member requests, the Club is thrilled to launch its new Providence Theater Weekends! A mere fifty minutes from Boston, Providence is an intimate, vibrant and thriving city where ‘traditional’ New England meets an edgy arts and culture scene. Whether you’re discovering or re-discovering Providence, you’ll enjoy a fall stroll along the Riverwalk; cosmopolitan shopping; and hours spent exploring the critically acclaimed Museum of Art Rhode Island School of Design (admission included). Experience Providence’s Little Italy in Federal Hill, full of cafes and gourmet restaurants and walk the historic cobblestone mile of beautifully restored Colonial homes on Benefit Street.

And, of course, this weekend includes a Sunday matinee performance of Ghost The Musical at the Providence Performing Arts Center. So, grab your significant other (it’s romantic!) or your best gal pals (it’s a classic chick flick!) and spend a fabulous weekend in the Renaissance City of Providence.

RESERVE BY: September 13, 2013

$199

per person double occupancy Call for single and triple reservations.

INCLUDES:

• Saturday night hotel accommodations: Omni Providence Hotel • Sunday matinee top-price theater ticket • Full American breakfast on Sunday • Admission to the Museum of Art Rhode Island School of Design

• $25 Dining Gift Card at a local restaurant (one per table) • Parking at hotel (one car per room)

This landmark luxury hotel offers guests a premier downtown location within walking distance of the city’s historic attractions, restaurants, shopping and entertainment.

GHOST THE MUSICAL

Based on the Oscar-winning film, Ghost The Musical features an original pop score from Grammy Award-winners Dave Stewart (of the Eurythmics) and Glen Ballard. Adapted from the blockbuster film by its Academy Awardwinning screenwriter Bruce Joel Rubin, Ghost The Musical follows Sam and Molly, a young couple whose relationship takes a shocking turn after Sam’s untimely death. Trapped between two worlds and desperate to communicate with Molly, Sam turns to a storefront psychic (Whoopi Goldberg’s Oscar-winning role) who helps him protect Molly and avenge his death. “A highly entertaining musical that looks set to keep audiences laughing, gasping and sniffing back tears for a long time to come.”—Charles Spencer, The Daily Telegraph

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DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAYS the BERKSHIRES and a

TANGLEWOOD CONCERT Friday, July 5–Sunday, July 7, 2013 Boston Pops Orchestra

Friday, August 23–Sunday, August 25, 2013 Film Night at Tanglewood

Sunday Afternoon Concert

Saturday Evening Concert

Conductor Keith Lockhart, Special Guest Vince Gill

Boston Pops Orchestra and Audra McDonald

Monday, August 5–Wednesday, August 7, 2013 Tanglewood on Parade

Saturday, August 31–Monday, September 2, 2013 Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra

Tuesday Evening Concert

Sunday Afternoon Concert

Boston Symphony, Boston Pops,Tanglewood Orchestra

Conductor Thomas Wilkins

$559

THE LAWN AT TANGLEWOOD

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anglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, with the breathtaking Berkshires as a backdrop, is an iconic New England tradition and one of our favorite summer destinations. This year, choose from four dates featuring the Boston Pops Orchestra with accommodations at the charming Red Lion Inn in nearby Stockbridge. Another highlight is a visit to the Berkshire Botanical Garden with its 23 display gardens. The Red Lion Inn will provide a boxed picnic lunch to enjoy at the Garden.

per person double occupancy in Standard Deluxe Rooms The Red Lion Inn has several room types available yet rooms with two beds are limited. Call The Travel Club for room arrangements. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Two nights’ first-class accommodations: The Red Lion Inn • Full breakfast both mornings • Concert—Tanglewood reserved shed seat • Berkshire Botanical Garden admission • To-Go Picnic Lunch provided by The Red Lion Inn • Parking at hotel

RESERVE BY: July 5 Trip: TODAY! August 5 Trip: June 17, 2013 August 23 Trip: July 5, 2013 August 31 Trip: July 12, 2013 RED LION INN GUESTROOM

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Reserve today to avoid disappointment.

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKENDS The Connecticut River Valley and

GOODSPEED MUSICALS Hello, Dolly!: Friday, August 23–Sunday, August 25, 2013 The Most Happy Fella: Friday, October 18–Sunday, October 20, 2013

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njoy a delightful New England weekend in the Connecticut River Valley. Highlighted

by Friday evening tickets at one of America’s world-class musical theatres—The Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam—our weekends include a two-night stay at the Inn at Middletown, just 30 minutes away, and admission to Mystic Seaport. Bask in panoramic views while on board the elegant Essex Clipper train’s lavishly restored 1920s Pullman car where you’ll enjoy dinner Saturday evening.

RESERVE BY: August Trip: June 14, 2013 October Trip: July 1, 2013 This getaway always sells out. Reserve today!

$399

per person double occupancy $349 per person triple occupancy; $619 for single reservations. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Two nights’ first-class accommodations: Inn at Middletown • Continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday • Friday evening top-price orchestra ticket at Goodspeed Opera House • Admission to Mystic Seaport (at your leisure) • Saturday Essex Clipper Dinner Train • Parking at hotel

DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND

OGUNQUIT, ME

Ogunquit Playhouse Performance

Friday, September 6–Sunday, September 8, 2013

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he perfect weekend destination should be picturesque and charming, not too far (or too close) and completely stress-free.

Say no more—that’s Ogunquit! Just 75 miles from downtown Boston (only 90 minutes away), Ogunquit is known worldwide as “the best vacation to be had in the Vacation State.” Ogunquit attracts travelers with its one-two punch of world-class scenery (September is perfect for beachcombing), as well as art and culture reflected in its array of galleries, museums and theater. You’ll enjoy a performance (show to be announced) at the famed Ogunquit Playhouse and a “hands-on” cooking class—followed by lunch—at Stonewall Kitchen.

RESERVE BY: July 22, 2013

$319

per person double occupancy $299 per person triple occupancy; $285 per person quad occupancy; $445 for single reservations.

Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Two nights’ accommodations: Ogunquit River Inn • Deluxe continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday • Friday evening performance at Ogunquit Playhouse: West Side Story • “Lunch & Learn” Stonewall Kitchen Cooking School Class • Meet and greet assistance at hotel • Two Ogunquit trolley tokens • Luggage handling and parking at hotel

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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OLD ORCHARD BEACH, ME via Amtrak

Sunday, September 8–Tuesday, September 10, 2013

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his Maine event is perfect for capping off the summer—all you need to do is pack! We’ve reserved your spot on Amtrak’s Downeaster, departing from Boston’s North Station—a leisurely two-hour ride brings you to Old Orchard Beach around 11 a.m. Board the trolley transfer to your accommodations at the Sea View Inn—just outside your door are seven miles of white sandy beach. Dining, shopping and entertainment are just a short walk away. The Sea View boasts a large, outdoor heated pool and air-conditioned rooms, and the famous Old Orchard Pier is just a five-minute walk. We’ve included continental breakfasts and dinner at a local restaurant one evening. The rest is up to you!

RESERVE BY: July 8, 2013

$229

per person double occupancy $219 per person triple occupancy; $209 per person quad occupancy; $339 for single reservations.

Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip transportation on AMTRAK, from North Station, Boston (coach class) • Two nights’ accommodations: Sea View Inn • Welcome reception • Deluxe continental breakfast Monday and Tuesday • One dinner at a local restaurant either Sunday or Monday night • Old Orchard Beach Historical Museum admission • Round-trip, train station/hotel trolley transfers • Luggage handling at hotel

THE HAMPTONS

Sunday, September 15–Monday, September 16, 2013

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he Hamptons—elegance and country charm combined! This overnight getaway to the eastern tip of Long Island begins with the ferry crossing from New London, CT and a visit to the cozy waterfront village of Greenport. We’ve included a wine tasting at the impressive Raphael’s Estate before arriving at your home for the night—Hyatt Place East End in Riverhead—and enjoying dinner at a popular local restaurant. You’ll enjoy a Hamptons tour that explores scenic South and East Hampton and a visit to charming Sag Harbor before heading to Port Jefferson and the ferry home.

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$299

per person double occupancy $289 per person triple occupancy; $369 for single reservations; $249 for child. Cancellation insurance waiver is $12. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select Boston area locations • One nights’ accommodations: Hyatt Place East End, Riverhead, NY • Two meals: one continental breakfast, one dinner • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

ADIRONDACK HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL Friday, September 20–Sunday, September 22, 2013

$439

per person double occupancy $429 per person triple occupancy; $599 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $18.

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

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t’s hot air balloon season across the country!

The 41st Annual Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival is an unforgettable event, rated as one the world’s top 10 balloon festivals.

Weather permitting, you’ll witness the early morning mass ascension and evening “Moon Glow.” Enhancing this colorful weekend are a cruise on Lake George and a Hudson Explorer train ride along the Hudson River amidst the Adirondack Mountains.

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select Boston area locations • Two nights’ accommodations: Fort William Henry Resort, Lake George • Four meals: two breakfasts, two dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY: June 14, 2013 For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111, ext 3.

VALLEY FORGE CASINO RESORT VALLEY FORGE and PHILADELPHIA Sunday, October 6–Tuesday, October 8, 2013

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his weekend has it all: a great casino experience with accommodations at the new Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, PA; touring of Valley Forge Historical Park including the Washington Memorial Chapel and headquarters; a stop in historic Philadelphia and dinner aboard the four-masted sailing ship Moshulu and a solemn visit to the National September 11 Memorial in New York City.

RESERVE BY: July 1, 2013 For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111, ext 3.

$379

per person double occupancy $369 per person triple occupancy; $499 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $18.

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

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select Boston area locations • Two nights’ accommodations: Valley Forge Casino Resort, King of Prussia, PA • Three meals: two breakfasts, one dinner • Sightseeing and touring • $30 slot Bonus Package • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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WASHINGTON, D.C. Columbus Day Weekend

Friday, October 11–Monday, October 14, 2013

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xperience the memories, monuments and museums of Washington, D.C. Touring with your local guide includes Arlington National Cemetery and The Vietnam and World War II memorials.

You’ll enjoy a day to explore on your own and we’ll provide transportation to the Mall area to get you started. Highlighting your weekend is a twilight tour of the illuminated monuments with stops at the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials.

RESERVE BY: July 5, 2013

$559

per person double occupancy $539 per person triple occupancy; $739 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $48.

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

Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select Boston area locations • Three nights’ accommodations: Doubletree Crystal City Hotel • Five meals: three breakfasts, two dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Washington, D.C. guided tour, including Arlington National Cemetery, U.S. Capitol photo stop, Vietnam Memorial, World War II Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, dinner on your own in historic Alexandria, coach transportation to the Mall area, evening Illuminated Monument tour, United States Air Force Memorial

MONTREAL GETAWAY Columbus Day Weekend

Saturday, October 12–Monday, October 14, 2013

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ne of our favorite getaway destinations!

Join us on Columbus Day weekend and experience the ever-chic, ever-cosmopolitan city of Montreal. You’ll enjoy elegant, centrally located accommodations and dinner at Restaurant de Vieux Port in Old Montreal.

An included tour features many city highlights, including Old Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica and Mount Royal Park. You may also try your luck at the Casino on an included visit. En route to Boston you’ll have some free time at the Church Street Marketplace in Burlington, VT to have lunch or visit the shops.

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$419

per person double occupancy $409 per person triple occupancy; $579 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $18.

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

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select Boston area locations • Two nights’ accommodations: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth • Three meals: two breakfasts, one dinner • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

NEW YORK WEEKEND National September 11 Memorial “Top of the Rock” NBC Studio Tour

Friday, October 25–Sunday, October 27, 2013

$599

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oin The Travel Club this fall for three amazing New York experiences: the NBC Studio Tour, “Top of the Rock” observatory and the National September 11 Memorial.

• “Top of the Rock” is a six-level observatory atop the Art Deco skyscraper, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, whose upper decks are 850 feet above street level.

• The National September 11 Memorial in Lower Manhattan has been designed to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

• Since 1933, NBC has offered its historic studio tour that takes you through the halls and into the studios of NBC’s New York operations. An NBC Page will be your guide to the world of the Peacock Network.

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f you’re a theatre-lover, don’t worry—we’ll be happy to secure theater tickets for the show of your choice (at additional cost). If you’d prefer to just reserve a seat on the coach and a room at the hotel, we can do that, too!

RESERVE BY: August 21, 2013

After deadline, call to check availability.

For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111, ext 3.

per person double occupancy per person deposit is $300.

$559

per person double occupancy for transportation and hotel only.

Call for triple, quad and single rates.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip private luxury coach transportation from Boston and Newton • Two nights’ first-class accommodations: The Belvedere • National September 11 Memorial timed group ticket admission for Saturday morning (excluding transportation) • “Top of the Rock Observatory” timed ticket admission • NBC Studio Tour timed ticket admission • Luggage handling at hotel

THE BELVEDERE

319 West 48th Street at 8th Avenue A lovely 1920s Art Deco building in Midtown Manhattan, the Belvedere is only two blocks from the Theatre District, Times Square and the famed Restaurant Row. The hotel offers full service concierge and 24-hour fitness center. Guestrooms include convenient kitchenettes with microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers.

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND

PORTLAND, ME

Downeast’s Vibrant Arts Scene

Friday, November 1–Sunday, November 3, 2013

$319

per person double occupancy $295 per person triple occupancy; $275 per person quad occupancy; $525 for single reservations. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Two nights’ first-class accommodations: Holiday Inn by the Bay, Portland, ME • Full breakfast Saturday and Sunday • “Drilled Sea Glass Jewelry” class at Artascope • Self-guided First Friday Art Walk • Admission to Portland Museum of Art • Southern Maine Craftsmen’s Annual Holiday Crafts Show • Welcome reception at hotel • Luggage handling at hotel • Parking at hotel

The Travel Club as it explores J oin Portland’s diverse and thriving art scene.

Drive up on Friday afternoon—be sure to arrive in time for the 4pm Welcome Reception at the Holiday Inn by the Bay, located in the center of Maine’s Arts District.

Then you’re off on the free First Friday Art Walk—when Portland’s artists, galleries and arts venues throw open their doors. Visit The Portland Museum of Art, located in the center of downtown, which displays over 17,000 works of art from surrealism to impressionism to furniture, glass and ceramics. Stroll down Congress Street from Longfellow Square to Monument Square and you’ll find an offbeat version of Boston’s Newbury Street with galleries galore! In the Old Port, galleries dot the charming cobblestoned streets and chic boutiques and restaurants abound. On Saturday you’ll drive to nearby South Portland for a special jewelry-making class. And, you won’t want to miss the Southern Maine Craftsmen’s Annual Holiday Crafts Show— just ten minutes from the hotel—featuring local crafts and great holiday bargains.

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FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK

“Venues include traditional art museums and galleries along with artists’ studios and co-ops, retail boutiques, furniture shops, local eateries, florists, cafes, innovative bookstores, artisanowned jewelry stores, the public library, street vendors and much, much more. Many of the First Friday venues provide complimentary refreshments during the event. This friendly and welcoming happy hour style atmosphere adds to the festive tone and encourages visitors to linger, meet and greet with merchants and artists, and ask questions to learn more about the art on display. It’s like a citywide gallery opening without the attitude!”

—Portland Examiner

RESERVE BY: September 9, 2013

Reserve today to avoid disappointment.

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND Escape to Bretton Woods, NH

THE OMNI MOUNT WASHINGTON HOTEL Friday, November 8–Sunday, November 10, 2013

Courtesy of Omni Mount Washington Resort

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rive yourself straight into the holiday spirit as you journey north to a castle in the clouds! Join The Travel Club on its inaugural weekend at the Omni Mount Washington, the famed luxury resort in New Hampshire’s White Mountains. This five-story resort, topped by its signature cherry-red roof, has been a favorite New England retreat for generations and has recently undergone a $60-million renovation, including the addition of a full-service spa and rejuvenation of its golf course.

On-property dining options include the fourdiamond Dining Room where dinner is enhanced by breathtaking views and an orchestra and Stickneys—an all-new pub and steakhouse. Enjoy a cocktail at The Cave, a prohibition-era speakeasy with live entertainment or in the elegant lounge of The Princess Room. Soak your cares away in the heated indoor pool and hot tub or let your senses soar on the Bretton Woods Canopy Tour—a yearround zip line experience. Be sure to stroll along the Omni’s 900-foot veranda—the mountain view is stunning. Once you’ve reserved, sign up for Select Guest, Omni’s loyalty program and receive complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, morning beverage delivery, bottled water and more.

RESERVE BY: August 9, 2013

After deadline, call to check availability.

$309

per person double occupancy Call for single, triple and quad reservations.

Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Two nights’ deluxe accommodations • Full breakfast buffet on Sat. and Sun. • 10% discount on spa services • Resort amenity fee • Parking at hotel (one car per room) • All gratuities at hotel • 20% off dining at The Woodstock Station and Brewery in North Woodstock, NH • 50% off The Woodstock Station’s Brewery Tour • Tanger Outlets Coupon Book

START YOUR HOLIDAY SHOPPING EARLY!

While driving to—or from— Bretton Woods, visit the Tanger Outlets in Tilton, NH where a complimentary Coupon Book awaits you. You may also enjoy 20% off any meal at The Woodstock Station and Brewery a little further north in North Woodstock and 50% off their Brewery Tour.

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAYS TOPNOTCH RESORT and SPA Stowe, VT

2013 Friday–Sunday Weekends

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modern new lobby, an exciting new restaurant and an enhanced arrival ‘experience’ welcome you to one of Vermont’s premier destinations! En route to Stowe, stop in West Lebanon, N.H. (minutes shy of the Vermont border) for lunch or dinner with our friends at Lui Lui where you’ll receive 20% off your dining check! Once ensconced at Topnotch—ranked one of the “World’s Best” hotels by Travel and Leisure magazine—you’re free to unwind and indulge in the resort’s included amenities. We’ve included breakfast at Norma’s both mornings—the French toast is legendary! A weekend of romance, family fun or a spa-filled girl’s getaway awaits!

CALL TO RESERVE!

$379* October 20–December 19: $279* July 1–October 19:

* per person double occupancy

INCLUDES:

• Two nights’ deluxe accommodations: Topnotch Resort, Stowe, VT • Breakfast at Norma’s (excluding gratuity) Saturday and Sunday • Morning coffee service and afternoon tea • Valet parking • 20% discount at • All taxes, service charges and resort fee • Welcome gift • Unavailable: 7/4–7, 8/30–9/1, 10/4–5, 10/11–13

PENN DUTCH COUNTRY at the HOLIDAY SEASON

Saturday, November 23–Sunday, November 24, 2013 back in time this holiday season and S tep travel to Amish country where fields are

still plowed with horses and travel is accomplished in buggies. After a welcome dinner you’ll take your reserved seat for the “Miracle of Christmas Show” at the Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre. The next day you’ll visit Peddler’s Village, a charming 18th century style village where you’ll enjoy free time for shopping and lunch. This quick getaway is sure to kindle your holiday spirit.

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$269

per person double occupancy $259 per person triple occupancy; $319 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $12.

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

Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select Boston area locations • One nights’ accommodations: Heritage Hotel, Lancaster, PA • Two meals: one buffet breakfast, one dinner • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAY THANKSGIVING in MAINE Kennebunkport Inn

Wednesday, November 27–Saturday, November 30, 2013

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o turkey to cook, no dishes to wash, no guests who won’t leave—The Travel Club makes it happen! Travel to the historic coastal Maine town of Kennebunkport and stay at the enchanting Kennebunkport Inn. Choose from Federal rooms—spacious with a sitting area—or Riverhouse rooms—cozy accommodations adjacent to the main inn.

Dining at the Inn’s Port Tavern Grill is worth the trip alone and their Thanksgiving dinner is rightfully renowned. With dinner preparations off your to-do list, take advantage of the area’s fantastic shopping right at Dock Square in Kennebunkport or nearby Kittery. And, on Friday, we’ve arranged a special treat: a “Learn at Lunch” cooking lesson at the famous Stonewall Kitchen.

RESERVE BY: September 13, 2013

Riverhouse: $359*

Accommodates guests requesting one bed.

Federal Room: $459*

Accommodates requests for both one or two beds. * per person double occupancy

INCLUDES:

• Three nights’ first-class accommodations: Kennebunkport Inn • Welcome Cocktail • Breakfast daily • Thanksgiving Dinner • “Learn at Lunch” Cooking Lesson at Stonewall Kitchen Cooking School (transportation not included) • Friday wine tasting at Downeast Wines • Luggage handling at the hotel • Parking at hotel

SARATOGA SPRINGS VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Thursday, December 5–Friday, December 6, 2013 the magic of the season with a visit C elebrate to historic Saratoga Springs and its 27th

Annual Victorian Streetwalk. Begin with lunch at a charming inn followed by a guided tour and visit to a decorated mansion. In the evening you’ll return to Saratoga Springs for the Streetwalk—the entire center of town is closed to traffic and perfect for strolling; carolers delight the crowds; and more than 50 venues offer entertainment and shopping. As you return to Massachusetts you’ll stop at the Festival of Trees at the Berkshire Museum and enjoy a fabulous lunch at the popular Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge.

$279

per person double occupancy $269 per person triple occupancy; $329 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $12. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select Boston area locations • One nights’ accommodations: Longfellow Hotel, Saratoga Springs, NY • Three meals: one breakfast, two lunches • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY: August 30, 2013 RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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CHRISTMASTIME in the BRANDYWINE VALLEY Friday, December 6–Sunday, December 8, 2013

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he Brandywine Valley (where Pennsylvania and Delaware meet) is rich in history, worldclass museums, “American castle” mansions and fabulous gardens. This special holiday tour includes a visit to Alfred duPont’s Nemours Mansion and Gardens—a French-style chateau elegantly decorated for the season—as well as the Brandywine River Museum’s Christsmas display and an evening at magnificent Longwood Gardens with its towering Christmas trees, thousands of poinsettias, dancing fountains and choral concert. Before departing for home, enjoy a different kind of shopping experience at QVC Studios where you’ll take a behind-the-scenes tour.

$429

per person double occupancy $419 per person triple occupancy; $529 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $18. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select Boston area locations • Two nights’ accommodations • Four meals: two breakfasts, two dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY: September 3, 2013

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CHRISTMASTIME in NEWPORT, RI

Friday, December 6–Sunday, December 8, 2013 The Travel Club for the 43rd annual J oin Christmas in Newport—a city-wide festival

celebrating the glorious traditions of the holidays.

Your accommodations at The Hotel Viking place you in the center of the celebrations where you’ll enjoy historic buildings decked out in holiday finery, fun (and free) events and wonderful shopping. The magnificent historic houses put on an amazing holiday display of spectacular evergreens, decorated trees, plus thousands of poinsettias and wreaths. We’ve included a ticket to the Holiday Evening at The Breakers on Saturday, from 6pm. We’ve also arranged a Newport Gourmet Walking Tour of Bellevue Avenue on Saturday afternoon.

$329

per person double occupancy $545 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Two nights’ four-star accommodations: The Hotel Viking, Newport • Continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday • Holiday Evening at The Breakers • Newport Gourmet Walking Tour • Luggage handling at hotel • Parking at hotel

RESERVE BY: September 30, 2013 After deadline, call to check availability.

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NIAGARA FALLS

And the Festival of Lights

Friday, December 6–Sunday, December 8, 2013

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verybody loves a sparkling display of lights and decorations at holiday time, and this getaway to Niagara Falls and the Winter Festival of Lights delivers just that. You’ll check in at the outstanding Sheraton on the Falls, adjacent to Casino Niagara and within walking distance of the Falls and shopping area. The highlight of dinner in the hotel’s Fallsview Room is exactly that—a stunning Falls view! Tour the village of Niagara-on-the-Lake, the magnificent poinsettia displays in the Niagara Greenhouses, and enjoy a chocolate tasting at Chocolate FX! As darkness descends, the Festival’s lights ignite and the Falls are illuminated by a fabulous palette of color. You’ll be treated to dinner at a popular restaurant before departing for home the next day.

$399

per person double occupancy $389 per person triple occupancy; $479 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $18. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from Boston area locations • Two nights’ accommodations: Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls, ON • Four meals: two buffet breakfasts, two dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY: September 3, 2013

DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND CHRISTMAS by the SEA

OGUNQUIT, MAINE

Friday, December 13–Sunday, December 15, 2013

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hat’s prettier or more festive than a New England seacoast village all dressed up for the holidays? Upon arrival at the Meadowmere Resort you’ll be treated to a wine and cheese reception and be welcomed by local holiday carolers. On Saturday you can enjoy the festivities of Ogunquit’s 27th Annual Christmas by the Sea before your VIP admission to the popular Taste the Season Competition. Local restaurants compete for the coveted titles and you’ll get to sample and vote! Don’t miss the barbershop quartet concert and holiday singalong at the local church.

Before heading home on Sunday you’ll want to head to Kennebunkport and the festivities of the 32nd Annual Christmas Prelude—voted #2 Christmas Town in America by HGTV!

RESERVE BY: October 25, 2013

$279

per person double occupancy $259 per person triple occupancy; $229 per person quad occupancy; $449 for single reservations.

Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Two nights’ first-class accommodations: Meadowmere Resort, Ogunquit • Deluxe continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday at Meadowmere • Wine and Cheese Reception with Holiday Caroling • Dinner one evening at Jonathan’s Restaurant • VIP admission to Ogunquit’s Taste the Season Competition on Saturday • Kittery Outlets Discount Book • Parking at hotel

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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FT DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND GI U! R O OUTO Y BOSTON SHOPPING WEEKEND Saturday, December 14–Sunday, December 15, 2013

for a new holiday tradition? Call L ooking your best friend and hit the town—and

the shops—during The Travel Club’s Holiday Shopping Weekend! 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 in the city.

Place Mall, The Shops at C opley Prudential and Newbury Street are just

steps from your room at The Westin Copley Place Hotel. Power-shop all day, then savor a well-earned treat at Finale Desserterie.

Saturday night is yours to enjoy a great restaurant, take in a holiday show, or do both!

RESERVE BY: November 18, 2013 Reserve today—this program will sell out.

$149

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES:

• One night’s four-star accommodations: The Westin Copley Place • Breakfast on Sunday (gratuities not included) • $50 Gift Certificate for Finale (one certificate for two persons) • Parking for one car per room

DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAY NEW YEAR’S in BOSTON

Tuesday, December 31, 2013–Wednesday, January 1, 2014

ew Year’s Eve is the perfect time to get away even if it’s not too far. Cruise into the New Year with a one-night stay at the InterContinental Boston, a AAA Four Diamond landmark, luxury hotel on the revitalized, historic waterfront. You’ll celebrate the last hours of 2013 aboard the Odyssey and enjoy a special dinner cruise with a front row seat to view Boston Harbor’s First Night Fireworks Display. This five-hour party features live entertainment and dancing, hors d’oeuvres, threecourse plated dinner service and midnight champagne toast. Your deluxe accommodations include high-speed internet, cable/satellite TV, blackout drapes and sound system. Once you’ve arisen in 2014, you may want to indulge in the state-of-the-art health and fitness club, indoor heated pool and steam rooms or just enjoy a peaceful walk through the quiet streets of Boston.

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$389

per person double occupancy Call for triple and single reservations.

INCLUDES:

• One night’s deluxe accom­mo­dations: InterContinental Boston • New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise aboard the Odyssey • Breakfast on Wednesday • Valet parking for one car per room • Drink at RumBa

RESERVE BY: November 25, 2013 Reserve today—this program will sell out.

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

CHARLESTON, SAVANNAH & the GOLDEN ISLES Sunday, April 13–Saturday, April 19, 2014

$1,739

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,239 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, taxes and fees subject to change. Per person deposit is $600.

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xperience the South’s legendary charm on this history-rich trip through South Carolina and Georgia! In Charleston— “America’s Best-Mannered City”—you’ll experience a city brimming with celebrated Colonial, Antebellum and Victorian homes and have a chance to join an optional excursion to Drayton Hall Plantation, one of the oldest working estates in the South. Head for the pristine Georgia coast and enjoy stops at charming Beaufort on Port Royal Island and the sea island of St. Helena where you’ll learn about the native Gullah-Geechee culture.

You’ll spend a full day in the Golden Isles with free time on Jekyll Island and an included tour on St. Simons 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 dripping with Spanish moss, manicured gardens, oak-shaded parks and more than twenty city squares filled with museums, churches, mansions, monuments and famous forts of the Revolutionary and Civil War eras.

RESERVE BY: July 26, 2013

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Charleston and Savannah to Boston, via a connecting city • First-class hotel accommodations: three nights Charleston, one night Jekyll Island, two nights Savannah • Seven meals: five buffet breakfasts, two dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

OPTIONALS:

Charleston—Southern Plantation Visit and Dinner. Savannah—Southern Dinner and Music evening. SAVANNAH—2n post-tour extension: $299 pp/do

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Locally-guided Charleston tour featuring the Old Citadel, The Battery, Rainbow Row, Charleston Museum and City Market • Free time to explore Charleston independently • Visit to Beaufort on Port Royal Island where you’ll see the waterfront and historic homes and St. Helena Island • Tour of St. Simons Island, including the lighthouse and Fort Frederica National Monument • Free time to explore Jekyll Island • Guided tour of Savannah, including Forsyth Park, River Street, the Cotton Exchange and the Colonial Park Cemetery • Free time to explore Savannah

After deadline, call to check availability.

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VILLAGES OF ITALY Including a Castle Stay

Thursday, September 19–Friday September 27, 2013

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n this brand new Travel Club adventure we explore a few of Italy’s most enchanting villages and out-of-the-way hamlets.

RESERVE BY: June 11, 2013 INCLUDES: • Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations with breakfast, including four nights in a 10th-century castle-turned hotel • One lunch during touring at restaurant “Antica Carsulae” or similar • Welcome and farewell dinners at local restaurants • Two full-day tours in Rome: “Baroque Rome” and “Rome’s Medieval Cloisters”

$2,899

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,399 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 $300.

• Visit to the medieval villages of Greccio and Labro, and a 2,000-year-old olive oil mill • Visit to Roman-era man-made 540' waterfall Cascate delle Marmore • Visit to Umbria’s most fascinating archaeological parks and unforgettable Spoleto • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

VERSILIA: TUSCANY’S RIVIERA Saturday, September 21–Sunday, September 29, 2013

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f you could visit Italy only once in your lifetime, this may be the trip to take.

Experience the Tower of Pisa, Florence, the Cinque Terre and much more.

RESERVE BY: June 13, 2013

$2,769

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,029 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 $300.

INCLUDES: • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Pisa, via Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations with breakfast: Hotel Katy, Viareggio • Wine tasting and light lunch in Montecarlo (Italy) and in the Cinque Terre • Cooking lesson and lunch in Pietrasanta • Welcome dinner at local restaurant • Visit to elegant, medieval Lucca and stunning Pisa

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• Visit to the Island of Elba—once the residence of Napoleon in exile • Visit to private marble quarry in Carrara and historic Pietrasanta with its artisans’ studios • A full-day excursion to the Cinque Terre • Visit to Florence with a guided walking tour and time to explore on your own • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

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THE AMALFI COAST

Saturday, September 28–Sunday, October 6, 2013

$2,579

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,959 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 $300.

INCLUDES:

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in legend, the Amalfi Coast has S teeped attracted visitors for thousands of years. Even

the ancient Romans knew a great vacation spot when they saw it! Today this 50 km long stretch of paradise continues to entrance visitors with its panoramic vistas, sun-washed, cliffside villages and, of course, its unmatched Italian style and culture.

There is no more beautiful and romantic coastline in the world. The Club has become justly famous for its Amalfi Coast tour and this September departure is the perfect time to visit. Homebase is a charming hotel in Maiori with its long and wide beach. From there you’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; a fullday visit to glorious Sorrento, with lunch; and an exploration of the town of Amalfi. The next day you’ll travel by motorboat to the village that seems to tumble into the blue sea—Positano, where you’ll have the whole day to explore on your own.

And, for the first time, we’ve included a half-day visit to astonishing Ravello, including admission to Villa Rufolo and lunch. After this trip, you’ll know what “la dolce vita” really means!

RESERVE BY: July 15, 2013

After deadline, call to check availability.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Naples, via Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel Sole Splendid, Maiori (or similar) • Twenty meals: seven buffet breakfasts, six lunches (including two at local restaurants), seven dinners • One cooking demonstration at hotel, one ceramic lesson • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local guide during excursions

FEATURES:

Half-day guided excursion to Pompeii, including a winery visit and lunch; full-day guided excursion to Capri, including lunch; full-day excursion to Sorrento and Amalfi, including lunch; visit to Positano, half-day guided excursion to Ravello, including lunch

TRAVELER REVIEWS “I waited a long time (too long) to return to Italy.

This trip to the Amalfi Coast was an amazing experience. The hotel was exceptional and the staff so accommodating. The weather was perfect, the food outstanding and the tours were informative and fun. Met some wonderful people and even got used to the winding roads! I would highly recommend this trip. This trip far exceeded my expectation. Thank you.”—Eileen B.

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VENICE, FLORENCE & ROME Monday, October 7–Tuesday, October 15, 2013

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isit three of the world’s most extraordinary cities on this classic Italian vacation. Begin in Venice with accommodations near the stunning, sandy beaches of Lido and dinner with wine at a local restaurant. Your guided walking tour the next morning is followed by free time.

Don’t forget to hit the markets and jewelry shops! Florence is your next stop, complete with dinner and wine at a local restaurant.

Enjoy a walking tour of the historic center and start marking the Renaissance monuments off your list. A bonus on this holiday is a stop in the lovely medieval city of Siena. Once in Rome you’ll enjoy a panoramic coach tour to acquaint you with the city’s signature sights and sounds.

To top off your week, you’ll have a day in Rome to continue sightseeing, wandering, shopping and people watching.

RESERVE BY: June 28, 2013

$2,999

per person double occupancy

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

Call for triple and single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Venice, via Rome and Rome to Boston • Seven nights’ three-star accommodations • Breakfast daily • One dinner at local restaurant—with wine—in Venice, Florence, Rome • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

the RICHES of NORTHERN ITALY Includes Venice and Cortina

Saturday, October 19–Sunday, October 27, 2013 us on a new Travel Club adventure as J oin we explore the beautiful cities and ancient

villages of Northern Italy’s Veneto.

RESERVE BY: July 11, 2013 INCLUDES: • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Verona and Venice to Boston, via Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations with breakfast • Stay three nights in medieval Soave, a picturesque walled town • Four nights in a converted 16th-century palazzo in Conegliano • Welcome and farewell dinners at local restaurants • Wine tasting and light meal at local winery

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$2,879

per person double occupancy

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

Call for single and triple accommodations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

• A guided visit of Verona­—one of Italy’s prettiest small cities • Visit to the famous Nardini distillery grappa factory in Bassano del Grappa • Visit to Arqua’ Petrarca—one of the most beautiful villages in Italy • A full-day excursion to Venice including a getacquainted guided, walking tour • Visit the glamorous mountain resort of Cortina D’Ampezzo • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Service of professional local Tour Manager

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

AV RE OI SER D DI VE SA EA PP R The Cinque Terre, Florence, Lucca & Siena OINTMLY TO EN Saturday, October 12–Sunday, October 20, 2013 T!

CLASSIC TUSCANY

$2,439

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,719 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 $300.

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gorgeous, sun-drenched climate; romantic, rustic surroundings; traditional, delicious cuisine—experience the Italy of your dreams. You’ll begin by flying to Rome then connecting to Florence and checking into the beautiful Grand Hotel Plaza in the exclusive spa resort of Montecatini Terme. From there you’ll embark on excursions through the Tuscan countryside, visiting Florence—“The Cradle of the Renaissance” and home to the Academy of Fine Arts, the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio—stunning Lucca, beautiful Siena and astonishing San Gimignano. Near the end of the week you’ll explore the Cinque Terre, five small villages accessible only by foot or boat. This fabulous trip is led by experts so, instead of struggling with guidebooks, you can concentrate on taking photos and, of course, taking in the wondrous surroundings of Tuscany.

RESERVE BY: July 5, 2013

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Florence, via Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations: Grand Hotel Plaza, Montecatini Terme • Fourteen meals: seven buffet breakfasts, one lunch, six dinners with wine • Wine tasting and light lunch in the Cinque Terre • Wine tasting and light lunch at Fattoria Il Poggio in Montecarlo • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Full-day excursion to Florence; full-day excursion to Lucca and visit to Montecarlo with lunch and wine tasting at Fattoria Il Poggio; full-day excursion to Siena and San Gimignano; full-day guided excursion to the Cinque Terre with light lunch and wine tasting; visit to Montecatini Alto, cooking demonstration at hotel

TRAVELER REVIEWS “I was very impressed. Having traveled a lot it was surprising to experience a guide who was a superior tour leader—and the vacation included so much for the very reasonable price.”—Sandra B.

ALL TUSCANY DEPARTURES SOLD OUT IN 2012.

EARLY RESERVATIONS ARE ADVISED. RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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SECRET SICILY

A Travel Club Exclusive

Saturday, November 2–Sunday, November 10, 2013

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xplore the secret side of Sicily’s northern coast where we’ll find Campofelice di Roccella and the Fiesta Hotel Garden Beach.

Set in a luxuriant garden, the hotel offers a private beach, international cuisine, a wellness center and pool. We’ll visit mountaintop Erice—whose castles stand guard over the sea—and the archaeological site at Segesta— whose ancient Greek temple claims to be the “best-preserved in the world”—before an afternoon spent at the Planeta Winery on the Ulmo Estate. In this landscape—surrounded by vineyards and a wine cellar built next to the 16th-century farmhouse, we’ll enjoy a light lunch and a special tasting. Heading into the Madonie Mountains we’ll stop in the ancient hill-top village of Alimena for a picnic and a taste of fresh-made ricotta before continuing to the hills above Noto. Here we’ll discover another of Sicily’s secrets at the four-star Masseria degli Ulivi, an ancient farming estate complete with a rustic restaurant; woodbeam ceilings; terracotta floors; and outdoor pool. While the main building is classic 19thcentury architecture, the guestrooms are air conditioned with private bath and satellite TV. A full-day excursion brings us first to Siracusa—home to well-preserved Greek and Roman ruins—and the island of Ortigia, the historical heart of Siracusa with charming, narrow lanes, palaces and Baroque churches.

The last leg of our discovery brings us to Taormina, perched high above blue seas and adorned with blazing red bougainvillea framing white-washed buildings.

SIRACUSA

$2,699

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,979 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 $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Palermo and Catania to Boston, via Rome • Seven nights’ three and four-star accommodations • Breakfast daily • Three dinners at hotel restaurant in Campofelice di Roccella • Dinner at local restaurant in Taormina • Wine tasting at Planeta Winery • Ricotta tasting and picnic • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–4 Fiesta Hotel Garden Beach, Campofelice di Roccella DAYS 5–6 Masseria degli Ulivi, San Corrado di Fuori DAYS 7–8 Hotel Continentale, Taormina DAY 9 Return flight to Boston

RESERVE BY: July 29, 2013

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A New Discovery Arts, Culture and Cuisine

Saturday, November 2–Sunday, November 10, 2013

LECCE

$2,599

TRULLO IN ALBEROBELLO

our first journey to mysterious S ince Puglia, The Travel Club has discovered

there’s much more to explore in this southern, sun-soaked region. Join us on this vacation to “the real Italy” as we reveal the art, culture, tradition and cuisine of Puglia. Our holiday begins in beautiful Lecce—“the Rome of the South”—where art is found in its museums and amidst elegant Baroque architecture.

We’ll enjoy a guided visit of this “open air exhibition” and an afternoon in the Adriatic seaside town of Otranto. We’ll travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Trulli of Alberobello—the world-famous picturesque cone-shaped houses, Locorotondo (reminiscent of Jerusalem) for a wine tasting, and the hilltown of Ostuni with its dazzling white-washed buildings. Enjoy the colorful streets and central piazza of Matera, the town famous for its extensive rock dwellings; Castellana Grotte, a fantastic underground “natural temple” and a visit to the Barsento winery for a tasting. Perhaps the most compelling reason to join us this November is that we’ll be treated to three intimate cooking demonstrations in the Tinelli Family’s private Trullo in Alberobello. While not “hands-on” cooking lessons, this amazing personal experience (you may get to stir the pot!) is topped off by a delicious dinner.

RESERVE BY: July 29, 2013

per person double occupancy

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

Call for single and triple reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Brindisi and Bari to Boston, via Rome • Seven nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Fourteen meals: seven breakfasts, seven dinners—all with wine • Two wine tastings with local fare • Three intimate, family-inspired cooking demonstrations • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Guided visit of Lecce and Otranto; visit to the Trulli of Alberobello; excursion to Locorotondo (with wine tasting) and Ostuni; full-day excursion to Matera; winery visit in Noci; excursion to Castellana Grotte

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1 DAYS 2–3 DAYS 4–8 DAY 9

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

Overnight flight from Boston Hotel President, Lecce Hotel Sovrano, Alberobello Return flight to Boston

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ME RO E! IN TIM R BE IRST M E EF Saturday, September 7–Friday, September 13, 2013 PT SE R TH FO Sunday, November 3–Saturday, November 9, 2013

ROMAN HOLIDAY

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he ancients were right—Rome is the Eternal City and its 3,000 year heritage is told on every street where modern life blends with the antiquities of a lost time. The Pantheon—an architectural wonder of the world—and the aweinspiring ruins of the Colosseum testify to Rome’s bold Imperial history. The jewels of the Renaissance—St. Peter’s Square and Basilica and a priceless array of treasures—illustrate the artistic awakening begun in the 14th century. (Don’t miss the Galleria Borghese’s Titian and Bernini masterpieces.) Countless piazzas adorned with flowers, majestic palazzi and bubbling fountains whisper the secrets of “la dolce vita.” The treasures of this immense open-air museum go hand-in-hand with Rome’s more tangible pleasures—legendary cuisine, cutting edge fashion and shopping!

RESERVE BY: September Trip: June 3, 2013 November Trip: July 29, 2013

$1,999* $1,539*

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. * Prices are per person double occupancy. Call for triple and single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Rome • Five nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel Milani • American buffet breakfast daily • Half-day guided panoramic motorcoach tour • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers

THESE DEPARTURES WILL SELL OUT!

FLORENCE GETAWAY

Sunday, November 3–Saturday, November 9, 2013

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ur popular holidays to Florence are such great value—flights, hotel, transfers, breakfast and a tour—virtually every departure sells out. Florence, like no other European city, epitomizes the spirit of the Renaissance. From the 14th to 16th centuries, the arts, sciences and architecture flourished here. Today, Florence is a stunning medieval city considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful.

After gazing in awe at the museums and architecture, spend some time relaxing in a charming piazza where the café is a vital part of the Florentine social life. Watch as the city lights up and the squares and streets are filled with locals and visitors alike enjoying their evening “passeggiata.”

RESERVE BY: July 29, 2013

$1,499

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,829 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 $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Florence, via Rome • Five nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel Cellai • Buffet breakfast daily • Half-day guided walking tour of Florence • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers

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ST. PETER’S SQUARE, VATICAN CITY

February School Vacation Week

ROMAN HOLIDAY

Saturday, February 15–Saturday, February 22, 2014

early 3,000 years old, Rome is a historic, artistic and cultural gem. The ancient Romans gave us the Colosseum, Forum, Circus Maximus, Pantheon, Baths of Caracalla and Catacombs. From the Renaissance came Vatican City, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica as well as a priceless array of artistic treasures. Countless piazzas, palazzi, fountains and churches make Rome one of the world’s most beautiful cities. This holiday includes touring that takes you off the beaten path. You’ll visit the Via Veneto, Porta Pinciana and Borghese Gallery. We’ve included a half-day tour that explores the most beautiful squares and fountains, including Trevi Fountain, Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps) and the Barcaccia Fountain, Piazza del Pantheon, and finally, Piazza Navona and the Fountain of the Four Rivers. In addition, you’ll have a chance to unravel Rome’s secrets on an Angels and Demonsinspired guided tour. You’ll visit some of the enigmatic sights mentioned in the Dan Brown novel and learn about the Illuminati and the Four Altars of Science. This holiday offers a glimpse of Imperial Rome, Rome during the Renaissance, as well as the cafés, streetcorners and colorful lifestyle of modern Rome.

RESERVE BY: August 31, 2013

$1,929

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,229 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 $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Rome • Six nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel Milani • American buffet breakfast daily • Three half-day sightseeing excursions with professional local tour guides • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers

TRAVELER REVIEWS “I would like to state how very much I enjoyed the trip to Rome. The one-city trip makes the price affordable. Our guide was wonderful and informative. I have never had guides of this quality.

Congratulations to you!”—Debra S.

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FLORENCE GETAWAY

FLORENCE SUNSET

is the birthplace of The F lorence Renaissance. From the 14th to 16th

centuries, the arts, science and architecture flourished here. Giotto, Brunelleschi, da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Machiavelli, Galileo, Dante and Petrarch all made Florence their home. Today, Florence is a stunning medieval city considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful with its numerous palaces, churches and museums filled with masterful painti n g s a n d s c u l p t u re . Ac c o rd i n g t o UNESCO, 60% of the world’s most important works of art are located in Italy and half of these are in Florence. So you won’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 a half-day visit to the Uffizi Gallery. A full-day excursion introduces you to elegant Lucca and includes lunch and a wine tasting before heading to Pisa and the amazing Piazza Miracoli.

The streets of Florence radiate the charm of Italian culture. 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.

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$1,979

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,349 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Florence, via Rome • Six nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel Cellai • Buffet breakfast daily • Half-day guided Florence walking tour • Half-day guided visit to Uffizi Gallery • Full-day guided excursion to Lucca and Pisa • Wine tasting and lunch at Fattoria Il Poggio • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers

TRAVELER REVIEWS “Eight museums and twelve churches in four and a half days! Just wonderful. The Florentines were very friendly and more than helpful. A dream come true to see all the Michelangelos and Botticellis.”

—Marilyn H.

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

COOKING in TUSCANY Three Hands-On Cooking Lessons and Holiday Shopping in Lucca

FA A C VO LU RI B TE !

Saturday, November 16–Sunday, November 24, 2013

$2,229

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,539 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 $300.

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us in Tuscany for hands-on cooking lesJ oin sons complemented by touring; oil, cheese

and wine tastings; and free time to enjoy Lucca’s famous “foodie” festival. Stunning, elegant, ancient and charming, Lucca offers all we expect from Italy—amazing food, art and architecture and unique shopping—all in an unspoiled setting, highlighted by a centuries-old wall surrounding the city (perfect for strolling). This colorful jewel of Tuscany is still a well-kept secret and the pace of life here is relaxed. Hotel Universo—a 16th-century palazzo across from the Ducal Palace—welcomes us with spectacular views and traditionally decorated rooms with modern amenities. A short walk brings us to Gli Orti di Via Elisa in Lucca’s historic center. This trattoria pizzeria offers a simple, genuine and traditional style of cooking. We’ll don our aprons and roll up our sleeves with proprietor Samuele—followed by lunch! We’ll also enjoy an excursion to Pietrasanta—long considered an international center of art and sculpture.

Michelangelo chose marble quarried in the mountains above the town and today, artists’ studios mingle with chic shops in the cobbled alleyways radiating from the central piazza. The icing on this holiday treat is an excursion to Florence with a walking tour and free time.

RESERVE BY: August 9, 2013

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Pisa, via Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel Universo, Lucca • Buffet breakfast daily • Three “hands-on” cooking lessons, followed by lunch • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Lucca guided walking tour; full-day excursion by train to Florence with guided walking tour; excursion to Pietrasanta; wine and oil tasting; visit to a family-fun cheese producer; concert at Basilica of San Giovanni For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111, ext 3.

TRAVELER REVIEWS “Cristina was an outstanding guide, knowledgeable on many levels, well-organized, excellent rapport with group. Our chefs at Orti were wonderful, full of information, recipes and made each class a joy. San Marino winery and Tuscan villa was a fabulous treat. Great learning experience amid beautiful gardens under the Tuscan sun.” —anonymous

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PARIS ESCAPE

Tuesday, October 29–Monday, November 4, 2013 $1,799* Saturday, February 15–Friday, February 21, 2014 $1,839*

NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL

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his Travel Club classic remains one of the best values in travel today! For these trips we’ve chosen accommodations in the heart of Montparnasse, located along the northern edge of the 14th arrondissement, known for its lively nightlife, much of which is based around historic brasseries like La Coupole, La Rotonde and Le Select. Once a warren of artists’ studios and swinging cafés, this neighborhood takes you back to the café society of the early 20th century—imagine having a drink with Picasso, Modigliani, Hemingway, Man Ray, or Trotsky. Don’t miss the rooftop terrace of Tour Montparnasse for the best panoramic view of the city and treat yourself to a cocktail at Le Bar Américain on the 56th floor.

The Hotel Villa Modigliani offers a secluded inner courtyard and garden, proximity to the Jardin du Luxembourg and Saint Germain des Prés, and is also convenient to the Paris Metro. This neighborhood is perfect for strolling, dining, and shopping in the Galeries Lafayette Montparnasse. You may want to visit Rue d’Odessa for its countless pancake houses (a specialty from France’s Brittany region) and the pedestrianized Rue Daguerre.

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INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. * Prices are per person double occupancy. Call for triple and single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Delta Airlines flights from Boston to Paris • Five nights’ superior three-star accommodations: Villa Modigliani • Full American breakfast daily • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111, ext 3.

PLEASE NOTE: The February trip includes flights on Icelandair that connect through Reykjavik. If you’re interested in an Iceland extension on the return from Paris, we’ll make arrangements.

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

AMSTERDAM, LUXEMBOURG and BRUSSELS Saturday, March 22–Monday, March 31, 2014 $2,779* Saturday, April 19–Monday, April 28, 2014 $3,129*

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. * Prices are per person double occupancy. Single reservations: MAR $3,289; APR $3,639. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

INCLUDES:

AMSTERDAM

ext spring we’ve planned an exploration

of Amsterdam, Luxembourg and Brussels, three of Europe’s smallest, yet most picturesque, nations. Begin in the Netherlands and say “hallo” to Amsterdam, where your tour acquaints you with the charms of this lively city.

After a narrated canal cruise you may choose to visit the recently renovated van Gogh Museum or opt for a visit to Delft. In tiny Luxembourg, you’ll tour Maastricht and venerable old Luxembourg City, with its 17th-century architecture and flowering gardens. Your vacation concludes with three days in Belgium, journeying through the rolling hills of the Ardennes (site of the Battle of the Bulge) and Bastogne before arriving in Brussels, home to elegant baroque houses and Gothic cathedrals and museums. Browse the galleries of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts for a peek at works by Monet and Gauguin or take in the colorful bustle at the Fish Market. Sample some of Belgium’s renowned pastries and chocolate for a perfect ending to this unique experience.

RESERVE BY: July 26, 2013

After deadline, call to check availability.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Amsterdam and Brussels to Boston, via a connecting city • Eight nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Ten meals: seven breakfasts, three dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of multilingual Tour Director

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–4 The Manor Hotel,* Amsterdam DAYS 5–6 Mercure Grand Hotel Alfa,* Luxembourg City DAYS 7–9 Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie,* Brussels DAY 10

Return flight to Boston

*or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES:

Amsterdam tour including canal cruise; Maastricht tour; Luxembourg City tour including the Old Town and World War II Monument; visit to Bastogne Historical Center; Brussels tour including the Manneken Pis and Grand Place.

OPTIONALS: Amsterdam—Canal Cruise and Dinner, Excursion to Delft. Luxembourg—Fullday excursion through Luxembourg; Brussels— Excursion to Bruges. PARIS 3n post-tour extension $539 pp/do

For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111, ext 3.

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PORTUGUESE RIVIERA

Thursday, September 19–Thursday, September 26, 2013

$2,279

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,649 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 $300.

INCLUDES:

SUNSHINE COAST, ESTORIL BEACH

Columbus set sail for the New C hristopher World under the aegis of Portugal, though you’ll wonder why he ever left as you discover the beauty of the “Portuguese Riviera.” Estoril is hailed as the “Playground of Kings” and you’ll walk in royal footsteps at the Palace of Queluz and the medieval castles of Sesimbra. Explore the heart of Lisbon in Rossio and Alfama, and drink in the Old World culture in Azeitao, a small village nestled in the mountainous Arrabida region where vintners have been creating sweet moscatel wine for centuries. The Arrabida region is also home to a Natural Park, pristine beaches and more than 35 km of dazzling limestone mountains. Scenic fishing villages dot the coastline and your stops include Cascais and Sintra, offering stunning views that remain unchanged since Columbus pulled up anchor 500 years ago.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Air France flights from Boston to Lisbon, via Paris • Six nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel Eden Estoril, Estoril • Breakfast daily • Welcome drink on arrival • Wine tasting • Lunch on full-day Arrabida excursion • Farewell Dinner with folklore show at hotel • Escorted round-trip, private airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local guide during excursions

FEATURES:

Half-day guided panoramic tour of Lisbon; halfday guided excursion to Queluz, Sintra and Cascais; full-day guided excursion to Arrabida including wine-tasting in Azeitao; Sesimbra’s Castle and Pousada de Castelo in Palmela

RESERVE BY: June 11, 2013 TRAVELER REVIEWS “The Portuguese Riviera trip was the best we have experienced! Loved everything scheduled including the tours and hotel accommodations.

There would be nothing we would change in your itinerary. Our group was so much fun.”—Linda I.

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PENA PALACE IN SINTRA

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

A MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE MSC Cruise Lines

Wednesday, October 2–Sunday, October 13, 2013

$2,519

per person double occupancy in Oceanview Cabins

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

Call for triple and single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $500.

INCLUDES: GENOA COAST

through history as you sail along the C ruise Mediterranean coast to the Iberian

Peninsula. Experience an exotic blend of cultures as every port brings history to life with magnificent castles and fortresses, fine art and architectural treasures. The MSC Poesia is an elegant, modern and luxurious ship with a spectacular waterfall in the foyer, a Zen garden and a serene 12,000 square foot spa. MSC Poesia offers two main restaurants, an à la carte restaurant, Kaito Sushi Bar, 16 bars and lounges, and entertainment in its state-of-the-art theater, disco and Casino Royal. Italian culture is prevalent onboard and serves as an important part of the entire experience—“Poesia” is Italian for “poetry” and each deck is named after an Italian poet.

PORTS OF CALL: Genoa: The Porto Antico is a charming blend of old and new with cafés, shops, a maritime museum and the largest aquarium in Europe.

Malaga: The heart of the sunny Costa del Sol; fantastic beaches nestled between the mountains and the sea.

Lisbon: Enjoy sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and more than 20 centuries of history.

Casablanca: A rich heritage of Art Deco architecture fused with North African elements acts as a reminder of the city’s French colonial past.

Barcelona: A flamboyant, spirited city with fascinating history. The old town lies along the port divided by tree-lined boulevards known as Las Ramblas.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Iberia Airlines flights from Boston to Barcelona, via Madrid • Eight nights’ MSC Poesia cruise • Two nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel Senator, Barcelona • 24 meals: nine breakfasts, seven lunches, eight dinners • Half-day guided panoramic motorcoach tour of Barcelona • Round-trip, private airport/hotel/port transfers with assistance • Services of professional local tour assistant in Barcelona

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1 DAY 2

DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY DAY

3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

DAY 11 DAY 12

Overnight flight from Boston Arrive Madrid, connecting flight to Barcelona, embark cruise ship, depart 2pm Genoa, 9am–5pm At sea Malaga, 9:30am–5:30pm Lisbon, 1–7pm At sea Casablanca, 7am–7pm At sea Arrive Barcelona, 9am Hotel Senator Hotel Senator Return flight to Boston, via Madrid

RESERVE BY: June 24, 2013

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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THE AZORES

The Island of Sao Miguel Tuesday, October 8–Tuesday, October 15, 2013

SETE CIDADES

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reathtaking volcanic craters, lush gardens, hot springs and stunning coastal views— the Azores are exquisite. A non-stop flight from Boston brings you to beautiful Sao Miguel— the Green Island—in just four-and-a-half hours. From your downtown accommodations in colorful Ponta Delgada, you’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. You’ll be entertained at a tea plantation and passion fruit liqueur factory, enjoy a traditional Azorean feast cooked underground by the hot springs and be treated to a demonstration by the amazing Lusitano horses. Add in quaint villages, tropical waterfalls, botanic gardens and a full day to explore on your own and you’ll understand why National Geographic rates the Azores as one of the top ten vacation spots in the world!

RESERVE BY: June 27, 2013 TRAVELER REVIEWS “The Azores trip was an extraordinary experience in many ways. Travel time was only four hours from Boston. The hotel was convenient to sightseeing, restaurants and shops. I especially enjoyed the excursion to view the islands’ magnificent scenery. A great trip!”—Louise B.

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$2,108

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,108 per person triple occupancy; $2,358 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $110. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $400.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Sao Miguel • Six nights’ four-star accommodations: Acores Atlantico, Ponta Delgada (or similar) • Thirteen meals: six breakfasts, two lunches, five dinners • Ponta Delgada orientation tour • Visit the famed crater lake areas of Sete Cidades, Valley of Furnas and Lagoa do Fogo • Enjoy a ceramic factory visit and a liqueur tasting • See the Caldeira Velha waterfall • Visit the Terra Nostra Botanic Gardens and enjoy a Lusitano horses demonstration • Visit Europe’s only tea plantation • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111, ext 3.

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

BARCELONA HOLIDAY An Independent Adventure

Sunday, November 10–Saturday, November 16, 2013

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BARCELONA CENTER

cosmopolitan, historic, stunning—the C hic, 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 Basilica. Enjoy the bohemian district of Raval or visit Poble Espanyol—a small replica village with its array of craft shops selling traditional goods—and the home of the famous flamenco show at Tablao de Carmen. 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. Barcelona will recharge your senses—¡olé!

RESERVE BY: August 2, 2013

$1,499

per person double occupancy

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

Call for single and triple reservations. Fuel surcharge, taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Barcelona, via Rome • Five nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel Expo • Buffet breakfast daily • Half-day guided panoramic motorcoach tour of Barcelona • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers

¿SABÍA USTED? (DID YOU KNOW?) In Barcelona, people live to eat! A typical day starts with something light, perhaps a cafe con leche with toast or biscuits. Around 11am, it’s time for a ‘real’ breakfast—a sandwich or croissant. Lunch occurs between 2 and 3pm and often consists of a starter, main course and dessert. Supper time is traditionally between 9 and 10pm yet, at times, may be even later. A piece of local advice: make the ‘wait’ between lunch and dinner easier by snacking at a tapas bar at 5:30pm and then again at 7:30pm. You can exercise when you return home!

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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NEW YEAR’S in LONDON

Spectacular Dinner, Music and Fireworks Viewing at Rooftop Restaurant Friday, December 27, 2013–Thursday, January 2, 2014

THE BABYLON AT KENSINGTON ROOF GARDENS

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sn’t it about time you did something fabulous to celebrate the New Year? Well, we have just the experience you’ve been looking for—this New Year’s Eve, join the Club for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to London that includes dinner and festivities at Sir Richard Branson’s famous Babylon at the Roof Gardens in Kensington—an astonishing sprawl of 1.5 acres of themed gardens set seven stories above one of London’s toniest thoroughfares, Kensington’s High Street. The restaurant is elegant and contemporary, serving up a stunning view of London’s West End to accompany your sumptuous four course meal with wine. Later, you’ll be welcomed to the exclusive Private Members’ Club to take a front-row seat and enjoy the spectacular midnight fireworks display. Sleep late on January 1, 2014 and then head to Parliament Square to watch the big New Year’s Day Parade! Your home for this stylish excursion will be The Copthorne Tara Hotel London in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, an area of enormous historical and architectural importance and convenient to Knightsbridge and the cosmopolitan Notting Hill.

London is one of the world’s most walkable cities, and this five-night getaway leaves plenty of time to explore its street markets, pubs, shops and museums, as well as the best theater scene on the planet!

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THE BABYLON’S SPECTACULAR VERANDA

$2,439

per person double occupancy

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

Call for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Virgin Atlantic flights from Boston to London • Five nights four-star deluxe accommodations: Copthorne Tara Hotel • English breakfast daily, including day of arrival • New Year’s Eve Four Course Dinner at The Babylon at Kensington Roof Gardens, including champagne, wine and entry to the Private Members Club to view the midnight fireworks • Escorted round-trip, private airport hotel transfers

RESERVE BY: September 23, 2013 After deadline, call to check availability.

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

IRISH ESCAPE

Wednesday, November 6–Wednesday, November 13, 2013

RING OF KERRY

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he pipes, the pipes are calling, from glen to glen, and down the mountain side….” The Travel Club has arranged a new escape where you’ll experience a “bit of the Irish”—a dose of history, gracious hospitality and a countryside full of charm and beauty.

After arrival at Dublin Airport you’ll travel south to Kilkenny, known as Ireland’s loveliest inland city with a fascinating medieval history and vibrant night-life. After a stop at the Blarney Woollen Mills to shop for the perfect gift, you’ll make your way to bustling Killarney. Be sure to enjoy a pub dinner and hop on a “jaunting car” ride. Next day you’ll wind around the beautiful Iveragh Peninsula on The Ring of Kerry—called “one of the most magical places in all Ireland.” Photo stops will be made to admire the spectacular landscape and you’ll visit the colorful village of Sneem and pause at Moll’s Gap for a view of the Lakes of Killarney. As you depart Killarney for Dublin you’ll see the unforgettable Rock of Cashel and travel through the Curragh, Ireland’s equestrian country. Get acquainted with Dublin on a panoramic tour upon arrival and enjoy the next two days on your own to leisurely explore.

RESERVE BY: July 5, 2013

After deadline, call to check availability.

$1,599

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,899 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $400.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Dublin • Six nights’ four-star accommodations • Eight meals: six full Irish breakfasts, two dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional local driver/guide

FEATURES:

Kilkenny, Blarney Woollen Mills, Killarney, Iveragh Peninsula, The Ring of Kerry, Lakes of Killarney, Rock of Cashel, Dublin city tour.

OPTIONALS: Excursion to Kilkenny Castle, excursion to Blarney Castle

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAY 2 Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny DAYS 3–4 Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney DAYS 5–7 Maldron Cardiff Lane, Dublin DAY 8 Return flight to Boston

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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DISCOVER SCOTLAND

Edinburgh, The Highlands and Glasgow Thursday, March 20–Saturday, March 29, 2014

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illiam Wallace and Braveheart, the Loch Ness Monster, Sir Walter Scott’s Rob Roy, bagpipes and kilts, Bonnie Prince Charlie, moors and glens, clans and “lairds,” golf, whisky and haggis—all originate from a country of unimaginable beauty and a turbulent history—Scotland.

Start in medieval yet cosmopolitan Edinburgh, visit the Scottish Highlands (where you won’t resist scanning the surface of the loch for Nessie) and visit Glasgow, the U.K. City of Architecture and Design. An array of optional tours allows you to choose between heart-wrenching Culloden Moor, stunning Eilean Donan Castle, St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf, and a two-day, post-tour stay in Glasgow.

RESERVE BY: July 26, 2013

After deadline, call to check availability.

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–4 Express by Holiday Inn,* Edinburgh DAYS 5–6 Royal Highland,* Inverness DAYS 7–8 Isles of Glencoe Hotel,* The Highlands DAY 9 Hotel Novotel Glasgow Centre,* Glasgow DAY 10 Return flight to Boston *or similar hotel accommodations

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$2,709

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,009 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Edinburgh and Glasgow to Boston, via a connecting city • Eight nights’ three-star accommodations • Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, four dinners including wine or beer • Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

Edinburgh tour including the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle; visit to Perthshire with Blair Atholl Castle and whisky distillery; the Great Glen; Loch Ness; Glencoe; the Trossachs; Glasgow tour. OPTIONALS: Edinburgh— Abbotsford House and Melrose Abbey, St. Andrews, Scottish Ceilidh celebration.

Inverness—Culloden Moor and Cawdor Castle.

The Highlands—Eilean Donan Castle and the Isle of Skye. GLASGOW 2n post-tour extension $249 pp/do

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

AL IN L M CL E UD AL Saturday, January 18–Monday, January 27, 2014 ED S

EXOTIC MOROCCO

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ast meets West in exotic Morocco—a country of ancient cities and rich traditions. Begin in Rabat (perennially sunny and dry) and enjoy visits to the 1,000-year-old hilltop Kasbah of the Udayas and the Mohammed V Mausoleum. In Meknes, the “city of a hundred minarets,” we’ll see the massive Bab El Mansour gate before heading to the UNESCO Roman ruins in Voulibilis. In Fes, Morocco’s cultural capital, we’ll be delighted by the old Medina and its souks (markets). Look for ceramics in Fes blue (cobalt), the signature of traditional Fes pottery. Head through the countryside of Berber villages and transfer to 4x4 vehicles for a journey into the heart of the Sahara. Tonight we’ll dine under the stars by campfire and slumber in a private luxury tent!

In Ouarzazate—“Morocco’s Hollywood”—we’ll visit the film studios and the fortified village of Ait Ben Haddou where Lawrence of Arabia and Gladiator were filmed. Visit vibrant Marrakech, home to Jamaa el Fin, bustling with food stalls, snake charmers, musicians and the largest traditional souk (market) in Morocco. Our holiday of sounds, colors and fragrances ends in Casablanca for a visit to Hassan II Mosque and a stroll along the coast on the Ain Diab Corniche.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1 DAY 2 DAYS 3–4 DAY 5 DAY 6 DAYS 7–8 DAY 9 DAY 10

Overnight flight from Boston Helnan Chellah, Rabat Barcelo Fes, Fes Desert Camp Merzouga Dar Chamaa Ouarzazate Golden Tulip Farah, Marrakech Les Almohades, Casablanca Return flight to Boston

$2,845

per person double occupancy

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

Call 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 $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Air France flights from Boston to Casablanca, via Paris • Eight nights four-star accommodations • Twenty-two meals: seven breakfasts, seven lunches, eight dinners • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Rabat; Meknes: Roman ruins in Volubilis; Fes: 4x4 vehicle desert excursion and luxury tented camp; Tinghair oasis, Todra Gorge; Marrakech: Fantasia and Folklore dinner show; Casablanca, Ain Diab cornice, Morocco Mall. OPTIONAL: Desert camel ride in Merzouga

RESERVE BY: August 31, 2013 DESERT CAMP MERZOUGA

This tiny desert camp is a true oasis amidst the sands at the edge of the Sahara. Enjoy a traditional Berber dinner and begin the morning as a crimson sun rises over the dunes. Enjoy your private tent decked with hand-woven rugs, plush cushions and comfortable beds. For assured convenience, bathroom facilities are located adjacent to your tent.

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KENYA WILDLIFE SAFARI Friday, January 10–Wednesday, January 22, 2014

This single word conjures a myrS afari! iad of stunning visions. On this fasci-

$4,469

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $5,209 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport and visa required. Per person deposit is $600.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Nairobi • Ten nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • 27 meals: nine breakfasts, nine lunches, nine dinners • Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Guide/Driver

FEATURES:

Giraffe Manor and Karen Blixen Estate, Mount Kenya National Park, Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, game walk and seven game drives. OPTIONAL: TANZANIA 4n post-tour extension: $1,349 pp/do

TRIP PLANNER:

DAYS 1–2 Overnight flights from Boston DAY 3 Eka Hotel,* Nairobi DAY 4 The Ark,* Mount Kenya National Park DAYS 5–6 Kigio Wildlife Camp, Great Rift Valley DAYS 7–8 Mara Intrepids,* Masai Mara DAY 9 Eka Hotel,* Nairobi DAYS 10–11 Amboseli Sentrim, Amboseli DAYS 12–13 Overnight return flight from Nairobi to Boston

nating journey you’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. Your once-in-a-lifetime safari experience is enhanced by game drives and walks; game viewing from a secret bunker; a stay at an elevated tree hotel; and a chance to spot Africa’s “Big Five” game. As you experience all the wonders that Kenya’s best game parks have to offer you’ll exclaim what so few of us have ever said, “This is Africa!”

RESERVE BY: July 26, 2013 HIGHLIGHTS:

• Mount Kenya National Park: inscribed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site; one of the most impressive landscapes in Eastern Africa; Mount Kenya is the second highest peak in Africa and an extinct volcano • Lake Nakuru: home to huge flocks of the lesser flamingo; over one million flamingoes literally turn the lake shores pink • Great Rift Valley: one of the natural wonders of the world—stretching from the Middle East down through Africa, reaching as far as Mozambique and visible from space; wildlife is unique and varied and includes lion, elephant, leopard, giraffe, gazelle, hippo, antelope and impala • Masai Mara: known as Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserve, famous for the abundance of lion, the great wildebeest migration and the Masai people, known for their distinctive custom and dress; hosts over 95 species of mammals and 570 recorded species of birds • Amboseli National Park: popular Kenya safari reserve due partly to its stunning view of Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s tallest freestanding mountain; buffalo, zebra, giraffe, gazelle and other plains game are plentiful and hippo live in the open waters and swamp channels

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RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS CRUISE and ECUADOR Monday, February 24–Wednesday, March 5, 2014

$4,009

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $5,309 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport and visa required. Per person deposit is $600.

INCLUDES:

BLUE-FOOTED BOOBIES

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oth serene and exotic, the magical Galapagos Islands are one of the world’s most remote ecosystems and on nearly everyone’s “must-see” list. After arrival in Ecuador, you’ll spend a full day touring the town of Quito, complete with a trip to the Equatorial Line Monument (apply sunscreen!) where you’ll stand with one foot in both the northern and southern hemispheres. After a short flight to Baltra, you’ll board the cruise ship Galapagos Legend, and begin your exploration. Island hop from Santa Cruz Island (a wet landing in Ballena Bay brings you to its olive green beaches) to Isabela Island, a single land mass made from six ancient volcanoes (home to sea turtles, flamingoes and the rare Galapagos penguin). Wiggle your toes in the black sands of Urbina Bay and enjoy the chance to snorkel with sea turtles or visit the giant tortoises. Enjoy a walking tour near Tagus Cove and scout out the blue-footed boobies. Visit Punta Espinosa whose dramatic lava flows are home to marine iguanas. Your last chance for snorkeling awaits at Vicente Roca Point and the Bolivar Channel where you might see dolphins and whales. After your return to Quito you may join an optional excursion to Antisana Volcano.

RESERVE BY: July 26, 2013

After deadline, call to check availability.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Quito, via a connecting city • Internal flights • Five nights’ three-star accommodations: Mercure Alameda Real, Quito • Four-night four-star cruise aboard M/V Galapagos Legend in OUTSIDE CABINS • Seventeen meals: eight breakfasts, four lunches, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel/dock transfers • Services of multilingual Tour Director

FEATURES:

Quito tour and the Equatorial Line Monument; Cruise: wet landing in Ballena Bay, Isabela Island, Elizabeth Bay boating excursion, Urbina Bay, walking tour near Tagus Cove and dinghy ride, Punta Espinosa, Vicente Roca Point and the Bolivar Channel. OPTIONALS: Quito—Craft market of Otavalo and lunch, Antisana Volcano.

PERU AND MACHU PICCHU 6n post-tour extension $1,299 pp/do land and air

SHIP FEATURES:

Refurbished in 2012, passenger capacity 100, broad observation decks, library, pool, solarium.

Shore landings are in small groups of 16 in Zodiacs

TRAVEL FACT TOP 10 ANIMALS TO SPOT 1. Marine iguana 2. Giant tortoise 3. Blue-footed booby 4. Land iguana 5. Penguin

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

6. Sea lion 7. Sally lightfoot crab 8. Waved albatross 9. Flamingo 10. Frigate bird

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Travel Club Select Extraordinary Destinations.

Longer Stays.

Multiple Departures.

The hallmark of a Travel Club trip is outstanding value. Our members love the idea of spending a bit less and travelling more! At the same time, many of you have expressed interest in longer trips with even more ambitious itineraries. That’s why we created Travel Club Select.

In partnership with Collette Vacations, we now offer a wide range of unique travel experiences to, literally, every corner of the planet. Now you can enjoy the same personal service and attention to detail that you’ve come to expect from The Travel Club, while we help you plan, say, a river cruise on the Danube or a visit to Cuba! You’ll also be able to select your preferred departure date.

On the next pages, you’ll find nine exceptional travel experiences hand-picked by our staff. Each one has a set departure date and includes round-trip air and all fuel surcharges and fees. Then, on the last two pages, you’ll find a list of sixteen additional trips where you may select your preferred departure date.

Air is not included in these prices—allowing you to make your own arrangements or, if you ‘select,’ have us book your flights for you.

Travel Club Select: More Choice for Our Members.

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Travel Club Select

TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE New Year’s in California

Sunday, December 29, 2013–Thursday, January 2, 2014

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elcome in the New Year with this unforgettable holiday to sunny Southern California and enjoy the event of the year—the Tournament of Roses Parade.

From your accommodations in Long Beach you’ll head to Pasadena for a behind-thescenes look at the parade preparations as you view the floats in their final stage of decorating. Next, take your seat for Bandfest and watch a preview of the bands selected from all over the country that will perform in the parade. There will be free time for lunch on your own—and exploring Pasadena—before traveling back to your hotel. Begin New Year’s Eve day relaxing or participate in an optional tour before the Gala Dinner Dance this evening—complete with live entertainment and a champagne toast. On New Year’s Day you’ll return to Pasadena and take your reserved seat for prime viewing of the magnificent parade.

RESERVE BY July 24 and save $100

For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111, ext 3.

$2,049

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,019 per person triple occupancy; $2,329 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $60. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Los Angeles • Four nights’ accommodations: Westin Long Beach, Long Beach, CA • Six meals: three breakfasts, three dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Excursion to Pasadena to see the Tournament of Roses floats, Bandfest, New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Dance, Tournament of Roses Parade reserved seating. OPTIONALS: San Diego tour with lunch, San Diego Zoo, J. Paul Getty Center, Inside Historic Hollywood, the Queen Mary and Long Beach Aquarium. LAS VEGAS 3n posttour extension $499 pp/do land only

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HAWAIIAN ADVENTURE Oahu, Kauai and Maui

Thursday, January 16–Saturday, January 25, 2014

$4,199

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,149 per person triple occupancy; $5,499 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $165. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

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loha! Join us in the “Paradise of the Pacific” and immerse yourself in breathtaking natural beauty—there’s no place on earth like Hawaii! Begin in Honolulu on Oahu and pay tribute to the fallen with a visit to the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument and the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. Your Honolulu tour includes the historic Iolani Palace and Punchbowl, the National Cemetery of the Pacific. A short flight brings you to the “Garden Isle” of Kauai where you’ll visit Kilohana Plantation and the breathtaking Waimea Canyon, called the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” After a day to explore Kauai on your own you’re off on another short flight to Maui, called the “Valley Isle.” Considered one of the most beautiful in the Hawaiian island chain, Maui has been voted “Best Island” by readers of Conde Nast Traveler for more than a dozen years. Visit the lush Iao Valley and the Iao Needle, a 2,000-foot natural rock pinnacle, before heading to Lahaina and its historic streets. The next two days are at leisure to relax at your luxurious resort or plan the adventure of a lifetime with an optional excursion on the legendary Road to Hana or watch the sunrise from the summit of Haleakala. Aloha!

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INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Honolulu and Maui to Boston, via a connecting city • All internal flights • Nine nights’ first-class accommodations • Thirteen meals: nine breakfasts, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of a professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Oahu: Pacific National Monument, USS Arizona Memorial, Honolulu tour, National Cemetery of the Pacific, Dole Plantation, North Shore, Haleiwa. Kauai: Kilohana Plantation, Waimea Canyon, coffee estate. Maui: Iao Valley and Iao Needle, Lahaina, Kaanapali, Polynesian luau.

OPTIONALS: Kauai—Helicopter Tour, Evening at Kilohana Plantation, Kauai Movie Tour. Maui— Hana Adventure, Haleakala Sunrise Tour, Ulalena and Lahaina Grill, Whale Watching. BIG ISLAND 2n post-tour extension $949 pp/do land and air

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Flight from Boston DAYS 1–3 Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort, Honolulu DAYS 4–6 Sheraton Kauai Resort, Kauai DAYS 7–9 Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, Lahaina, Maui DAY 10 Return flight to Boston For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111, ext 3.

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

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SUNNY PORTUGAL Friday, February 14–Monday, February 24, 2014

$2,899

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,869 per person triple occupancy; $3,199 for single reservations. Single reservations are limited on this tour.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $220.

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

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Lisbon, via a connecting city • Nine nights’ first-class accommodations • Sixteen meals: nine breakfasts, one lunch, six dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

TRIP PLANNER: PENA CASTLE, SINTRA

of the world’s great explorers departed S ome from Portugal, though as you discover the

beauty and charms of Portugal’s “Silver Coast,” you’ll wonder why they ever left. Start in the scenic coastal resort of Cascais and enjoy a Lisbon tour that highlights the Moorish Alfama Quarter and a number of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Stroll through the resort town of Sintra—the summer home of Portuguese kings for 600 years—and pictureperfect Obidos before a visit to the pilgrimage site of Fatima. Discover the historic walled city of Evora and the 13th century castle of Alentejo before a one-night stay at a country resort set amidst 3,000 acres of vineyards, farms and cork trees. Enjoy three nights in the beautiful Algarve, whose mild climate and beautiful beaches attract visitors from across Europe. In addition to Portugal’s breathtaking scenery, your holiday comes complete with a Fado performance, winery tours and tastings, and a cooking demonstration followed by dinner.

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–4 Vila Gale Cascais Hotel, Cascais DAY 5 Vila Gale Clube de Campo, Beja DAYS 6–8 Vila Gale Laqos, Algarve DAYS 9–10 Marriott Lisbon, Lisbon DAY 11 Return flight to Boston

FEATURES:

Lisbon city tour, Moorish Alfama Quarter, Jeronimo’s Monastery, Monument to the Discoveries, the Belem Tower, Sintra, Obidos and Fatima pilgrimage site, Fado evening, Evora visit, winery tour and tasting, liqueur tasting, cooking demonstration, resort town of Lagos, Azeitao Wine Museum, Fonseca Winery tour and tasting. OPTIONALS: Cruise with Algarvian Cave Expedition and Dinner; MADEIRA ISLAND 4n post-tour extention $1,199 pp/do land and air

RESERVE BY September 11 and save $250

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TROPICAL COSTA RICA

Saturday, February 15–Sunday, February 23, 2014

$2,199

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,169 per person triple occupancy; $2,599 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $220. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES: MOUNT ARENAL OVERLOOKING MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST

Rica is Central America’s jewel, an C osta eco-tourism haven with an enlightened

approach to conservation that ensures its lush jungles are home to playful monkeys, languid sloths, crocodiles, lizards and a mind-boggling assortment of exotic birds. Considered one of the most bio-diverse regions on earth, Costa Rica is home to natural parks, reserves and protected areas that captivate nature lovers. Your tour begins with an overnight in colorful San Jose before you head to breathtakingly beautiful Guanacaste boasting mesmerizing ocean views, lovely sandy beaches and lush tropical greenery. Your next stop is the Monteverde Cloud Forest—considered to be one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the New World tropics —and your visit is highlighted by a nature walk. Explore a butterfly garden and a hummingbird gallery before a leisurely-paced “Hanging Bridges” walking tour. Enjoy a two-night lodge stay overlooking Arenal Volcano, a lake cruise and a cooking demonstration. The remote 20,000-acre Cano Negro nature preserve is home to the most viewable indigenous wildlife and a river trip in a covered canoe is sure to reveal that perfect photo. Before heading back to San Jose and your last night in Costa Rica, you’ll enjoy the spas and hot springs Arenal is known for with a choice of optional tours.

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to San Jose, via a connecting city • Eight nights’ first-class accommodations • Fourteen meals: eight breakfasts, six dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Flight from Boston Doubletree Cariari Hotel, San Jose DAYS 2–3 Tamarindo Diria Beach & Golf Resort, Guanacaste DAYS 4–5 El Establo, Monteverde DAYS 6–7 Mountain Paradise Hotel, Arenal DAY 8 Doubletree Cariari Hotel, San Jose DAY 9 Return flight to Boston

FEATURES:

Tour Doka Coffee Estate, Monteverde Cloud Forest nature walk, Selvatura Park cloud forest reserve, butterfly garden, Hanging Bridges walking tour, Arenal area, Lake Arenal cruise, cooking demonstration, Cano Negro nature preserve, guided river boat trip, visit to Zarcero and topiary garden, San Jose tour. OPTIONALS: Zip Line Canopy Adventure, Natri Spa, Casa Luna Spa, Sunset Catamaran Cruise

RESERVE BY August 9 and save $100 RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

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CLASSIC SPAIN

Madrid, Sevilla, Granada, Cordoba, Valencia, Barcelona Saturday, March 8–Tuesday, March 18, 2014

$3,449

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,419 per person triple occupancy; $3,949 for single reservations. Single reservations for this tour are limited. Fuel surcharge, taxes and fees subject to change.

Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $220.

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

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES: PARC GUELL, BARCELONA

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he most popular Spanish cuisine is tapas—small sample-sized dishes that offer a variety of different and exotic tastes.

Consider this tour of Spain to be the travel equivalent—a chance to experience all Spain has to offer in “bite-sized” explorations of its most popular cities. You’ll arrive in Madrid and spend two days touring the heart of España, complete with a guided tour of the Royal Palace and a sidetrip to Spain’s medieval capital, Toledo. Next, you’ll visit the Moorish city of Cordoba, and tour the Mezquita, a glorious 8th-century mosque. From there, you’ll move on to Sevilla, visit Christopher Columbus’ tomb and end your 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 ornately laid-out series of flowering gardens, before traveling through the picturesque Spanish countryside to Valencia. You’ll visit the town’s bustling markets and stop at the old Silk Exchange building, lauded as a masterpiece of civil Gothic architecture. Your trip ends in vibrant Barcelona, where you may explore the city on your own. A bit of this, a taste of that—it’s the perfect way to experience the best of Spain!

RESERVE BY October 4 and save $250

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Madrid and Barcelona to Boston, via a connecting city • Nine nights’ first-class accommodations • Fifteen meals: nine breakfasts, two lunches, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–3 Melia Galgos Hotel, Madrid DAYS 4–5 Melia Sevilla Hotel, Sevilla DAY 6 Hotel Macia Condor, Granada DAYS 7–8 Hotel Tryp Oceanic, Valencia DAYS 9–10 Hotel Colon, Barcelona DAY 11 Return flight to Boston

FEATURES:

Madrid: tour, visit to Toledo. Cordoba: the Mezquita and Jewish Quarter. Sevilla: Columbus’ tomb and Giralda Bell Tower, tapas lunch hosted by flamenco dancer, evening flamenco show. Granada: tour the Alhambra and Generalife. Valencia: Serranos Tower and Quart Tower, Gothic Cathedral, the old Silk Exchange. Lladro, a paella making demonstration and lunch. Barcelona: tour including Las Ramblas, Antonio Gaudi’s “la Sagrada Familia.” OPTIONALS: Madrid—Madrid by Night and Tapas Dinner. Barcelona— Barcelona by Night with Dinner at the Port, Montserrat excursion

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AMERICA’S CANYON COUNTRY Featuring Arizona, Utah and Las Vegas Thursday, March 13–Friday, March 21, 2014

$2,629

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,599 per person triple occupancy; $3,309 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $165. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

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merica’s legendary canyon country— an untamed landscape of spectacular scenery… Our exploration begins in colorful Scottsdale with a “hands-on” Chili Cook Off, some time to visit with a local Native American tribe member and a tour that includes Phoenix, Camelback Mountain and Paradise Valley. Visit beautiful Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon before heading through the Kaibab National Forest on our way to the South Rim and a day exploring the Grand Canyon and the historic Cameron Trading Post. From our hotel overlooking the blue waters of Lake Powell we’ll journey through sacred Navajo territor y to Monument Valley before taking in the scenic wonder of Bryce Canyon National Park and the red and white sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park. We’ll end our journey in a painted desert—and natural wonder of another kind—Las Vegas!

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Phoenix and Las Vegas to Boston, via a connecting city • Eight nights’ first-class accommodations • Thirteen meals: eight breakfasts, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Flight from Boston DAYS 1–2 Courtyard by Marriott, Scottsdale, AZ DAY 3 Maswik Lodge, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ DAYS 4–5 Lake Powell Resort, Page, AZ DAY 6 Zion Park Inn, Zion National Park, UT DAYS 7–8 Tropicana Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV DAY 9 Return flight to Boston

RESERVE BY October 9 and save $100 FEATURES:

Chili Cook-Off, meet with Native American tribe member, Phoenix tour including Camelback Mountain, and Paradise Valley, Native American jewelry shop, Old Town Scottsdale, Visit to Sedona and Oak Creek Canyon, Kaibab National Forest, Grand Canyon, South Rim drive, Lake Powell, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Las Vegas. OPTIONALS: Sedona—Jeep Tour. Las Vegas— West Rim by Small Plane with lunch, Grand Canyon Helicopter Ride with champagne lunch, Fremont Street Experience with dinner

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IMPERIAL CITIES Prague, Vienna & Budapest

Monday, April 7–Thursday, April 17, 2014

$3,549

per person double occupancy

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

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ou know that long list of places you dream of visiting? Join us on this holiday that includes three of them: Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Start in fairytale Prague—the “city of a thousand spires”—with countless castles and museums as well as beautiful St. Vitus Cathedral and the statue-lined Charles Bridge. While you may not want to leave Prague, our next stop may be even more dazzling—sophisticated Vienna— one of the world’s great cultural treasures, called “Europe’s classiest capital,” by Rick Steves, one of America’s leading travel authorities. Enjoy visits to Schönbrunn Palace and St. Stephan’s Cathedral and perhaps treat yourself to an optional classical music concert. Then it’s off to Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube,” where you’ll be drawn to the city’s beautiful architecture and magnificent river views. Tour highlights include Matthias Church and the Fisherman’s Bastion and a visit to Visegrad (for a magnificent view of the Danube Bend) and the Borzsony Mountains. Relive Renaissance history with a visit to a 14th-century castle where costumed knights recreate the days of chivalry followed by a dinner at the castle restaurant. Three cities, three countries—hundreds of new memories.

RESERVE BY November 4 and save $250

$3,519 per person triple occupancy; $4,249 for single reservations. Single accommodations on this tour are limited. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $220. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Visitors are required to have travel/health insurance to travel to the Czech Republic. The health insurance must cover medical services abroad with minimum coverage $38,000. If you purchase waiver/insurance mentioned above, your coverage meets this requirement. If not, you will be required to have proof of your own coverage to enter the country. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Prague and Budapest to Boston, via a connecting city • Nine nights’ first-class accommodations • Fourteen meals: nine breakfasts, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–4 Hotel Century Old Town, Prague DAYS 5–7 Hotel Am Konzerthaus, Vienna DAYS 8–10 Beke Radisson Blu, Budapest DAY 11 Return flight to Boston

FEATURES:

Prague: Hradcany Castle, Golden Lane, St. Vitus Cathedral, Charles Bridge, Vienna: visit Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephan’s Cathedral, dinner and entertainment in Grinzing, Danube River Cruise, Melk Abbey, Vienna Woods. Budapest: Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, Old Buda, Heroes Square. OPTIONALS: Prague—Folklore Dinner and Show, Old Jewish Quarter. Vienna— Dinner and Classical Music concert, Excursion to Bratislava. Budapest—Budapest by Night, Puszta countryside and Hungarian Horse Farm

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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BEIJING

Tuesday, April 8–Wednesday, April 16, 2014

$2,689

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,659 per person triple occupancy; $3,089 for single reservations. Single reservations are limited on this tour.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $220.

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

Passport and visa required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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eijing boasts a remarkable mix of history and culture, and over the course of your stay you’ll experience the best of what this amazing city has to offer. Pause and reflect at Tiananmen Square and the exquisite Forbidden City—the imperial palace for the 15th-century Ming and Qing Dynasties— where you’ll enjoy an exclusive tour of the Treasure Hall. Walk along a stretch of the 3,700-mile Great Wall of China, visit the Summer Palace, recognized as one of the world’s top classical gardens, and the Temple of Heaven. In addition to this marvelous touring you’ll also experience a traditional dim sum lunch and Beijing hot pot dinner, have lunch with a local family as you learn the art of dumpling making, take in an acrobatics show, ride along on a rickshaw tour and partake in a tea ceremony. Add in visits to a silk factory, a jade workshop, a pearl factory and a calligraphy master and see for yourself how this world-class city warmly welcomes visitors from around the globe. An exceptional experience!

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Beijing, via a connecting city • Seven nights’ first-class accommodations: Traders Shangri La, Beijing • Fourteen meals: seven breakfasts, four lunches, three dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Tiananmen Square, the Forbidden City, dim sum lunch, silk factory, the Great Wall, Peking Duck restaurant, Beijing hot pot dinner, the Summer Palace, Lama Temple, acrobatics show, Temple of Heaven, rickshaw tour, lunch with a local family, traditional dumpling making, traditional tea ceremony. OPTIONALS: Xian Day Trip, Jinsong Cooking School, 798 Dashanzi Art District. HONG KONG 2n post-tour extension $449 pp/do land and air

TERRA-COTTA WARRIORS

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

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AMERICA’S MUSIC CITIES New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville Sunday, April 27–Sunday, May 4, 2014

$2,199

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,169 per person triple occupancy; $2,749 for single reservations. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $165. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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cultural vacation doesn’t have to mean jetting off to Europe for a performance at La Scala—not when the American South has given birth to so many of the sounds and styles beloved by music lovers worldwide. This weeklong tour showcases three American cities known as musical Meccas for fans of blues, jazz and country music. Your vacation begins in New Orleans, the “Jazz Capital of the World” and home to such landmarks as St. Louis Cathedral and the bustling French Quarter—where you’ll take in a live jazz revue, learn to cook New Orleans-style and view beautiful Gothic mansions. In Memphis, you’ll dine on world-famous Beale Street, and listen as local musicians rhapsodize about Memphis’ blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll history, before donning your blue suede shoes and touring Graceland, the 14-acre estate of the King, Elvis Presley. Finally, go a little bit country as you wrap up your trip in Nashville where you’ll take in a show at the legendary Grand Ole Opry, tour historic RCA Studio B where Elvis, Dolly Parton and others recorded, and explore the Country Music Hall of Fame. Don’t miss this opportunity to surround yourself with the sweet sounds and songs of the South.

RESERVE BY November 22 and save $100

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to New Orleans and Nashville to Boston, via a connecting city • Seven nights’ first-class accommodations • Ten meals: seven breakfasts, three dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Flight from Boston DAYS 1-3 Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter, New Orleans DAYS 4-5 Memphis Marriott Downtown, Memphis DAYS 6-7 Gaylord Opryland Hotel, Nashville DAY 8 Return flight to Boston

FEATURES:

New Orleans: French Quarter walking tour, French Market, Pirates Alley, Café Du Monde, cooking demonstration at New Orleans School of Cooking, jazz revue, St. Louis Cemetery #3, Honey Island swamp cruise. Memphis: Beale Street dinner, Memphis musical heritage city tour led by local musicians, Graceland.

Nashville: RCA Studio B, Grand Old Opry evening and backstage tour, Country Music Hall of Fame, dinner at Wildhorse Saloon.

OPTIONALS: New Orleans—Jazz Afternoon with brunch at The Court of Two Sisters.

Memphis—Music History Tour with Dinner For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111, ext 3.

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TRAVEL CLUB SELECT Each program offers multiple departures in 2013–2014, so prices listed are LAND ONLY, per person, double occupancy. Call Barbara at 617-338-1111, ext. 3, for trip brochures, specific dates and for the full package price, including airfare.

ALASKA DISCOVERY LAND & CRUISE FEATURING A 7-NIGHT PRINCESS CRUISE Fairbanks, Stern Wheeler Discovery, Denali National Park, Music of Denali Dinner Theater, McKinley, McKinley Express Rail, Whittier, Hubbard Glacier, Glacier Bay, Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Inside Passage, Seattle

12 NIGHTS, 22 MEALS

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BEST OF CHINA Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, The Great Wall, Beijing Zoo, Temple of Heaven, Rickshaw Tour, Terracotta Warriors, Guilin, Bund, Acrobatic Show, Zhujiajiao, Shanghai Museum

12 NIGHTS, 26 MEALS

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BRANSON MUSICAL HOLIDAY Doug Gabriel, Dutton Family Theatre, The Hughes Brothers, Twelve Irish Tenors, Yakov Smirnoff, Stone Hill Winery, SIX, Showboat Branson Belle, Silver Dollar City

4 NIGHTS, 6 MEALS

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CALIFORNIA COAST San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Monterey, 17 Mile Drive, Big Sur, Hearst Castle, Santa Barbara, Old Mission Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, San Diego

8 NIGHTS, 11 MEALS

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CRUISING THE YANGTZE RIVER Shanghai, Yuyuan Garden, Acrobatics Show, MagLev Train Ride, Yangtze River Cruise, Three Gorges Dam, Xian City Wall, Terracotta Warriors, Wild Goose Pagoda, Tiananmen Square, Forbidden City, Great Wall, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven, Hutong Rickshaw Tour

14 NIGHTS, 34 MEALS

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DISCOVER SWITZERLAND, AUSTRIA AND BAVARIA Bern Dine Around, Chateau de Chillon, Montreux, GoldenPass Panoramic Train, Gstaad, Lucerne, Innsbruck, Austrian Alps, Salzburg, Mirabell Gardens, St. Peter’s Restaurant, Bavaria, Oberammergau, Tyrolean Folklore Show

8 NIGHTS, 12 MEALS

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DISCOVER THE FRENCH RIVIERA Nice, Flower Market, St. Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Rothschild Villa and Gardens, Antibes, St. Paul De Vence, Monaco, Fréjus, Roman Arena, Grasse Parfumerie, Gourdon

7 NIGHTS, 11 MEALS

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ENGLAND’S TREASURES FEATURING THE LAKE DISTRICT, COTSWOLDS AND CORNWALL Manchester, Liverpool, Lake District, Wedgwood, Cotswolds, Glastonbury, Plymouth, Cornwall, Salisbury, Stonehenge

8 NIGHTS, 13 MEALS

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$2,399 land only

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$2,299 land only

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$2,099 land only

$1,949 land only

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RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES

selected exclusively for Travel Club members And, when you reserve your land and air program, round-trip airport/hotel transfers are included. Plus, you’ll also receive free round-trip, door-to-door car service from your home to Logan Airport, within 50 miles of the airport!

EXPLORING THE ALPINE COUNTRIES AUSTRIA, GERMANY, SWITZERLAND Vienna, Danube Cruise, Salzburg, Dinner at St. Peter’s Restaurant, Munich, Oberammergau, Dine Around in Oberammergau, Innsbruck, Bavarian Castles, Black Forest, Chateau de Chillon, Zermatt, Lucerne

11 NIGHTS, 17 MEALS

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MAGNIFICENT CITIES OF CENTRAL AND EASTERN EUROPE FEATURING BERLIN, PRAGUE, VIENNA, BUDAPEST, KRAKOW & WARSAW Potsdam, Sans Souci Palace, “Check Point Charlie,” Czech Republic, Hradcany Castle, Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace, Budapest, Matthias Church, Slovakia, Krakow, Wawel Castle, Auschwitz, Black Madonna, Warsaw

12 NIGHTS, 18 MEALS

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NATIONAL PARKS OF AMERICA Scottsdale, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon, Bryce, Zion, Salt Lake City, Grand Teton & Yellowstone National Parks, Old Faithful, Sheridan, Bighorn Mountains, Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial

11 NIGHTS, 17 MEALS

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PERU: ANCIENT LAND OF MYSTERIES Lima, San Francisco Monastery, Cuzco, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Pisac Market, Ollantaytambo Ruins, Machu Picchu, Culinary Demonstration, Andean Folkloric Music & Dance

7 NIGHTS, 11 MEALS

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SOUTH PACIFIC WONDERS Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Sydney Opera House, Mount Cook National Park, Queenstown, Arrowtown, Milford Sound

12 NIGHTS, 21 MEALS

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SPECTACULAR SOUTH AFRICA Johannesburg, Soweto, Panoramic Route, Kruger National Park, Safari Game Drive, Garden Route, Knysna, Featherbed Nature Reserve, Ostrich Farm Visit, Wine Pairing Dinner, Cape Town, Table Mountain

11 NIGHTS, 21 MEALS

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EXPLORING AUSTRALIA Melbourne, Adelaide, Barossa Valley, Sydney, Blue Mountains, Alice Springs, Ayers Rock, Uluru, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef. Optional Fiji Extension

15 NIGHTS, 23 MEALS

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EXPLORING MARITIME CANADA Halifax, Peggy’s Cove, Prince Edward Island, Anne of Green Gables Museum, Cavendish National Park, St. John, New Brunswick, Hopewell Rocks, St. John City Market, Fundy Trail, St. Andrews By-The-Sea, Lighthouse Route

9 NIGHTS, 13 MEALS

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