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LES 7 DOIGTS DE LA MAIN

CUISINE & CONFESSIONS

“THE REBEL CIRCUS!” —THE NEW YORK TIMES AT THE EMERSON/CUTLER MAJESTIC THEATRE JULY 12–AUGUST 7 PAGE 5

PLUS: 2016–2017 Boston Theater Season Announced!

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IN THIS ISSUE… THEATER

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JUNE 2016

Funny Girl 6/7–19 14 Matilda the Musical 6/14–26 6 West Side Story 6/22–7/16 13

JULY 2016

If/Then 7/5–17 6 Mary Poppins 7/12–24 14 Cuisine & Confessions 7/12–8/7 5 The Wizard of Oz 7/20–8/13 13

AUGUST 2016

Singin' in the Rain 8/16–28 14 Sister Act 8/17–9/4 13

SEPTEMBER 2016

Significant Other 9/10–10/8 15 Spamalot 9/27–10/9 14

OCTOBER 2016

Jersey Boys 10/4–16 7 A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder 10/18-23 7 The Scottsboro Boys 10/22–11/26 15 An American in Paris 10/25–11/6 8

JANUARY 2017

Hand to God 1/7–2/4 15 Something Rotten! 1/17–1/29 8 Cabaret 1/31–2/12 9

MARCH 2017

Grand Concourse 3/4–4/1 15 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 3/7–19 10

APRIL 2017

The Illusionists 4/4–9 10 The King and I 4/11–23 11 Rent 4/11–23 11

MAY 2017

The Bridges of Madison County 5/6–6/3 15 Hedwig and the Angry Inch 5/30–6/11 12

JUNE 2017

Wicked 6/7–7/23 12

AUGUST 2017

Finding Neverland 8/8–20 13

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BOSTON THEATER WEEKENDS

Cuisine & Confessions 8/6–7, 2016 5 Jersey Boys 10/15–16, 2016 7 A Gentleman's Guide to Love & Murder 10/22–23, 2016 7 An American in Paris 11/5–6, 2016 8 Cabaret 2/11–12, 2017 9 The King and I 4/22–23, 2017 11 Wicked 6/17–18, 2017 12 Finding Neverland 8/19–20, 2017 13

TRAVEL JUNE 2016

Inns of Rockport & North Shore Music Theatre Getaways Jun–Nov, 2016 20 Toronto Getaways Jun–Oct, 2016 21 Portland & Chebeague Island Getaways Jun–Oct, 2016 21

JULY 2016

Ogunquit Drive Yourself Getaway with Hunchback of Notre Dame 7/13–15 19 Connecticut Drive Yourself Weekend with Goodspeed Musical 7/29–31 18

AUGUST 2016

Berkshires Drive Yourself Getaway with Tanglewood Concert 8/1–3 17 Berkshires Drive Yourself Getaway with Tanglewood Concert 8/12–14 17 Boothbay Harbor Drive Yourself Weekend with Monhegan Island 8/19–21 23 Berkshires Drive Yourself Getaway with Tanglewood Concert 8/26–28 17 Ogunquit Drive Yourself Getaway with Priscilla, Queen of the Desert 8/31–9/2 19

SEPTEMBER 2016

Sardinia & Rome 9/3–11 37 South Dakota: Badlands & Black Hills 9/9–15 22 Legendary Italy 9/9–19 38 The French Riviera, Provence & Paris 9/10–18 39 The Hamptons 9/11–12 24 Boothbay Harbor 9/16–18 24 Connecticut Drive Yourself Weekend with Goodspeed Musical 9/16–18 18 Lakes & Villages of Northern Italy 9/17–25 40 The Hamptons 9/18–19 24

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& TRAVEL CALENDAR Page Ogunquit Drive Yourself Getaway with Seven Brides for Seven Brothers 9/21–23 19 Adirondack Balloon Festival 9/23–25 26 Sorrento & the Islands of Ischia, Procida & Capri 9/23–10/1 41 The French Riviera & The Cinque Terre 9/24–10/2 42 The Hamptons 9/25–26 24 The Azores 9/25–10/2 43 Portland, Maine Drive Yourself Getaway 9/28–30 23

Page Tropical Costa Rica 12/3–11 61 Charm of the South at the Holidays 12/4–9 32 Discover Cuba 12/6–14 62 Christmastime in Ogunquit, Maine 12/9–11 33 New Year's in Boston 12/31/16–1/1/17 33 New Year's in London 12/29/16–1/4/17 63

OCTOBER 2016

Discover Panama 2/16–24 65 Sunny Portugal 2/17–26 66 Kenya Wildlife Safari 2/17–3/1 64 Florence Getaway 2/19–25 56 Tropical Costa Rica 2/20–28 61 Irish Splendor 2/21–28 67

Memphis & Nashville 10/1–6 25 Amsterdam Getaway 10/1–7 46 Parma 10/1–9 44 Valley Forge & Philadelphia 10/2–4 26 Getaway to Iceland 10/2–7 45 The Azores 10/2–9 43 Ocean City, Maryland 10/3–6 27 Golden Prague 10/3–9 46 Jewels of Alpine Europe 10/3–15 48 Montreal Getaway 10/9–11 27 Classic Tuscany 10/8–16 49 The Amalfi Coast 10/8–16 50 The Greek Islands 10/8–20 52 Budapest Getaway 10/10–16 47 Galapagos Islands Cruise & Ecuador 10/17–26 53 Classic Sicily 10/22–30 54 Ogunquit Drive Yourself Getaway with Million Dollar Quartet 10/26–28 19 New Orleans & the Gulf Coast 10/30–11/4 28 Roman Holiday 10/30–11/5 55 Florence Getaway 10/30–11/5 56

NOVEMBER 2016

Emerald Isle Escape 11/2–9 59 Venice 11/5–11 57 Discover Portugal 11/5–13 58 Dublin Getaway 11/7–13 47 Thanksgiving in New York with Macy's Parade 11/23–24 29 Thanksgiving in Maine 11/23–26 29 London: Long Thanksgiving Weekend 11/23–27 60

DECEMBER 2016

Saratoga Victorian Christmas 12/1–2 30 Brandywine Christmas 12/2–4 30 Niagara Falls & Festival of Lights 12/2–4 31 Christmastime in Newport 12/2–4 31

JANUARY 2017

Kenya Wildlife Safari 1/13–25 64 Winter in Yellowstone 1/15–21 34

FEBRUARY 2017

MARCH 2017

Iceland's Magical Northern Lights 3/4–10 68 A Week in Ireland for St. Patrick's Day 3/12–19 69 Galapagos Islands Cruise & Ecuador 3/20–29 53

APRIL 2017

The French Riviera, Provence & Paris 4/1–9 39 Tropical Costa Rica 4/3–4/11 61 Roman Holiday over Easter 4/14–20 55 The Amalfi Coast 4/14–22 50 Charleston & Savannah The Antebellum South 4/17–23 35 The Greek Islands 4/17–30 52 America's Music Cities 4/21–28 36 The Colors of Tuscany 4/21–30 70 A Week in Taormina, Sicily 4/22–30 72 Amsterdam, Luxembourg & Brussels 4/22–5/1 71 Imperial Cities 4/23–5/3 73

MAY 2017

Rome & Malta 5/6–14 75 Versilia, The Tuscan Riviera 5/6–14 74 The Greek Islands 5/9–22 52 Venice, San Marino & Rimini 5/13–21 76 The Amalfi Coast 5/13–21 50

AUGUST 2017

Burgundy River Cruise 8/18–27 78

SEPTEMBER 2017

Cruise the Blue Danube with Salzburg 9/26–10/6 77

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US! It would be an understatement to say that a lot has changed in the past 60 years, changes that were unimaginable back in 1956; yet, we take comfort in the things that remain the same—like Show of the Month Club! This year The Club celebrates 60 years of service to generations of New England theatergoers—tens of thousands of them! Why does this venerable old club still thrive? That’s easy—service. Today’s members still want personal service, great seats, ease of ordering, a real, live person to talk with and the lowest possible ticket prices. So wish us a Happy Birthday and give yourself the gifts—a lifetime of memories in the theater.

THE 2016/17 BOSTON THEATER SEASON We haven’t been this excited about the new theater season in a very long time. There is so much first-rate theater coming to Boston this fall that we may need to call ourselves Show of the Week Club! I’ll give you an example: This fall alone you can see Monty Python’s Spamalot, An American in Paris, Jersey Boys, West Side Story, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love & Murder and the Boston Ballet—and that’s not all! Looking ahead to winter 2017, Boston will be treated to the hysterical Broadway smash, Something Rotten!, followed by Cabaret and then the unforgettable The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time. Looking even farther ahead, yes it’s true, Hamilton is coming to Boston—the most talked-about musical in a generation and the hottest ticket on Broadway! (Stay tuned for more information. Dates have not been announced.) What do all these hits have in common? We have your tickets!

LET'S GO SOMEWHERE! Where would you like to go? If you haven’t experienced a Travel Club trip, then you’re missing a very valuable benefit of your membership; but don’t take our word for it, check out some of the recent reviews from fellow members. You’ll see that Travel Club trips offer the same personal service, attention to detail and unmatched value that the theater club offers. Don’t waste countless, and usually fruitless, hours trying to decipher the myriad travel sites on the Internet. We’ve done it all for you— and Club pricing cannot be beat. Take a look through this catalog and turn those travel dreams into reality.

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EMERSON/CUTLER MAJESTIC THEATRE 219 Tremont Street, Boston

CUISINE & CONFESSIONS Playing: July 12–August 7, 2016 Order by: June 8, 2016 Run time: 2 hrs.

Direct from Paris, Rome, Montreal and Moscow, the international hit, Cuisine & Confessions by the world-famous circus Les 7 doigts de la main, makes its American premiere for a limited engagement in Boston this summer.

7 doigts invites all of Boston into their kitchen for this multi-sensory marvel. Like in their previous Boston appearances in Traces, Sequence 8, and PSY, Cuisine & Confessions showcases their innovative trademark acrobatic and choreographic prowess—but this time, adds sound, smell and touch (and taste!) to their always visually impressive aesthetic mix. A theatrical feast, literally. An unusual mélange of circus, avant-garde dance, personal narrative, theater and cooking show comedy, Cuisine & Confessions explores stories from our family kitchens—foods prepared, memories made—rituals that underpin our most important relationships. In the words of world-renowned chef Jacques Pepin, “there is something evanescent, temporary and fragile about food. You make it, it goes, and what remains are memories.” So sit back, “feed your eyes and mouth—and make sure you don’t try any of this at home,” cheers Time Out (Paris).

BOSTON THEATER WEEKEND: August 6–7, 2016—$289 pp/do • Saturday overnight at Revere Boston Hotel, Saturday evening top-price theater ticket • Breakfast, parking, $25 Dining Certificate for Maggiano's Little Italy—Call to reserve!

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THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

MATILDA THE MUSICAL Playing: June 14–26, 2016 Order by: May 13, 2016 Run time: 2 hrs. 30 min.

Time Magazine’s #1 show of the year! Winner of 50 international awards, including four Tony Awards, Matilda the Musical is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, Matilda continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages on Broadway and in London’s West End. The Wall Street Journal says, “The makers of Matilda have done the impossible—triumphantly! It is smart, sweet, zany and stupendous fun.”

THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

IF/THEN Playing: July 5–17, 2016 Order by: June 3, 2016 Run time: 2 hrs. 35 min.

If/Then is a contemporary Broadway musical about living in New York today— and all the possibilities of tomorrow.

With unforgettable songs and a deeply moving story by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning creators of Next to Normal, this “fascinating, ambitious, and original new musical” (New York Post) simultaneously follows one woman’s two possible life paths, painting a deeply moving portrait of the lives we lead, as well as the lives we might have led.

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THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

JERSEY BOYS Playing: October 4–16, 2016 Order by: September 1, 2016 Run time: 2 hrs. 30 min.

“Too good to be true!” raves the New York Post for Jersey Boys, the 2006 Tony, Grammy and Olivier Award®-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. This is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide—all before they were 30! Jersey Boys features their hit songs “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You.” “The crowd goes wild!” cheers The New York Times. The Jersey Boys creative team comprises two-time Tony Award®-winning director Des McAnuff, book writers Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, composer Bob Gaudio, lyricist Bob Crewe and choreography by Sergio Trujillo.

BOSTON THEATER WEEKEND: October 15–16, 2016—$399 pp/do • Saturday overnight at Revere Boston Hotel, Saturday evening top-price theater ticket • Breakfast, parking, $25 Dining Certificate for Maggiano's Little Italy—Call to reserve!

THE SHUBERT THEATRE 265 Tremont Street, Boston

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER Playing: October 18–23, 2016 Order by: September 19, 2016 Run time: 2 hrs. 20 min.

Getting away with murder can be so much fun... and there’s no better proof than the knock-’em-dead hit show that’s earned unanimous raves and won the 2014 Tony Award® for Best Musical—A Gentleman’s Guide To Love & Murder! Coming direct from New York, where a most gentlemanly NPR critic said he’d “never laughed so hard at a broadway musical,” Gentleman’s Guide tells the uproarious story of Monty Navarro, a distant heir to a family fortune who sets out to jump the line of succession by—you guessed it—eliminating the eight pesky relatives (all played by one fearless man) who stand in his way. All the while, Monty has to juggle his mistress (she’s after more than just love), his fiancée (she’s his cousin but who’s keeping track?) and the constant threat of landing behind bars! Of course, it will all be worth it if he can slay his way to his inheritance… and be done in time for tea.

BOSTON THEATER WEEKEND: October 22–23, 2016—$399 pp/do • Saturday overnight at Revere Boston Hotel, Saturday evening top-price theater ticket • Breakfast, parking, $25 Dining Certificate for Maggiano's Little Italy—Call to reserve!

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THE WANG THEATRE

270 Tremont Street, Boston

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS Playing: October 25–November 6, 2016 Order by: September 26, 2016 Run time: 2 hrs. 30 min.

An American In Paris is the new Tony Award®winning musical about an American soldier, a mysterious French girl and an indomitable European city, each yearning for a new beginning in the aftermath of war. Acclaimed director/ choreographer and 2015 Tony Award® winner Christopher Wheeldon brings the magic and romance of Paris into perfect harmony with unforgettable songs from George and Ira Gershwin in the show that earned more awards than any other musical in the 2015 season!

The New York Times raves, “An American In Paris is a triumph! Pure joy!” and The Wall Street Journal declares, “Once you’ve seen it, you’ll find it hard to settle for less ever again.” Don’t miss this stunning Broadway hit when it arrives in Boston on its first national tour!

BOSTON THEATER WEEKEND: November 5–6, 2016—$379 pp/do • Saturday overnight at Revere Boston Hotel, Saturday evening top-price theater ticket • Breakfast, parking, $25 Dining Certificate for Maggiano's Little Italy—Call to reserve!

THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

SOMETHING ROTTEN! Playing: January 17–29, 2017 Order by: December 6, 2016 Run time: 2 hrs. 20 min.

Something Rotten! is “Broadway’s big, fat hit!” (New York Post). Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical! With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, Something Rotten! is “The Producers + The Book of Mormon x The Drowsy Chaperone. Squared!” (New York Magazine).

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THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

CABARET Playing: January 31–February 12, 2017 Order by: December 29, 2016 Run time: 2 hrs. 30 min.

Direct from Broadway, the acclaimed masterpiece returns to Boston! As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, the critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty) and Rob Marshall’s (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award®-winning production of Cabaret.

Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd—and to leave their troubles outside.

But as life in pre-WWII Germany grows more and more uncertain, will the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife be enough to get them through their dangerous times?

Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theater history, including “Cabaret,” “Willkommen” and “Maybe This Time.” Leave your troubles outside—life is beautiful at Cabaret, John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff’s Tony Award-winning musical about following your heart while the world loses its way.

BOSTON THEATER WEEKEND: February 11–12, 2017—$319 pp/do • Saturday overnight at Revere Boston Hotel, Saturday evening top-price theater ticket • Breakfast, parking, $25 Dining Certificate for Maggiano's Little Italy—Call to reserve!

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THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Playing: March 7–19, 2017 Order by: February 2, 2017 Run time: 2 hrs. 35 min.

The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, winner of five 2015 Tony Awards® including Best Play, is coming to Boston! Hailed as “One of the most fully immersive works ever to wallop Broadway” by The New York Times, this “dazzling” (Associated Press) adaptation is the Tony Award®-winning new play by Simon Stephens, adapted from Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel and directed by Tony Award-winner Marianne Elliott. Fifteen-year-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but ill-equipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor’s dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, which leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever.

THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

THE ILLUSIONISTS Playing: April 4–9, 2017 Order by: March 1, 2017 Run time: 2 hrs.

This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of seven of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. The Illusionists™—Live From Broadway™ has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

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THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston “I doubt I’ll see a better production in my lifetime” T H E WA L L S T R E E T JOU R N A L

THE KING AND I Playing: April 11–23, 2017 Order by: March 7, 2017 Run time: 2 hrs. 50 min.

Lincoln Center Theater’s critically acclaimed production of Rodgers & THE LINCOLN CENTER THEATER PRODUCTION Hammerstein’s The King And I directed by Tony Award® winner Bartlett Sher won four 2015 Tony Awards® including Best Revival of a Musical.

Bartlett Sher is reunited with the award-winning creative team from South Pacific and The Light in the Piazza. The King And I features sets by Michael Yeargan, costumes by Catherine Zuber, lighting by Donald Holder, sound by Scott Lehrer and choreography by Christopher Gattelli based on the original choreography by Jerome Robbins. One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, The King And I boasts a score which features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance” and “Something Wonderful.” Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children.

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Bartlett Sher

BOSTON THEATER WEEKEND: April 22–23, 2017—$439 pp/do • Saturday overnight at Revere Boston Hotel, Saturday evening top-price theater ticket • Breakfast, parking, $25 Dining Certificate for Maggiano's Little Italy—Call to reserve!

THE SHUBERT THEATRE 265 Tremont Street, Boston

RENT—20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Playing: April 11–23, 2017 Order by: March 13, 2017 Run time: TBD

In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theater. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s Rent continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, Rent follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out.

With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love.

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THE SHUBERT THEATRE 265 Tremont Street, Boston

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Playing: May 30–June 11, 2017 Order by: April 25, 2017 Run time: TBD Brilliantly innovative, heartbreaking, and wickedly funny, Hedwig And The Angry Inch is the landmark American musical by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask that is “ground-breaking and undoubtedly ahead of its time” (Entertainment Weekly). This genre-bending, fourth-wallsmashing musical sensation, with a pulsing score and electrifying performances, tells the story of one of the most unique characters to ever hit the stage. Directed by Tony Award® winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening) and winner of four 2014 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival, Hedwig And The Angry Inch played to record-breaking sell-out crowds on Broadway and promises to take Boston by storm with what Time Magazine proclaims is “the most exciting rock score written for the theater since, oh, ever!”

THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

WICKED Playing: June 7–July 23, 2017 Order by: May 1, 2017 Run time: 2 hrs. 30 min.

Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another girl, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” With a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” Wicked has been hailed by The New York Times as “the defining musical of the decade.” Time Magazine cheers, “if every musical had the brain, the heart and the courage of Wicked, Broadway really would be a magical place.”

BOSTON THEATER WEEKEND: June 17–18, 2017—$439 pp/do • Saturday overnight at Revere Boston Hotel, Saturday evening top-price theater ticket • Breakfast, parking, $25 Dining Certificate for Maggiano's Little Italy—Call to reserve!

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BROADWAY ’S BIGGEST NEW HIT!

FINDING NEVERLAND Playing: August 8–20, 2017 Order by: July 2, 2017 Run time: 2 hrs. 30 min.

Finding Neverland is Broadway’s biggest new hit and the winner of Broadway.com’s Audience Choice Award for Best Musical! This breathtaking smash “captures the kid-at-heart” (Time Magazine). Vogue cheers, “it’s a must-see you’ll remember for years to come!” Directed by visionary Tony Award winner Diane Paulus, Finding Neverland tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother.

Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever.

The magic of Barrie’s classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event. Finding Neverland is “far and away the best musical of the year!” (NPR).

BOSTON THEATER WEEKEND: August 19–20, 2017—$359 pp/do • Saturday overnight at Revere Boston Hotel, Saturday evening top-price theater ticket • Breakfast, parking, $25 Dining Certificate for Maggiano's Little Italy—Call to reserve!

THEATRE BY THE SEA

364 Cards Pond Road, Wakefield, RI

PREMIUM ORCHESTRA SEATING: 10% DISCOUNT Thu, Fri, Sat Eve and Sat, Sun Mat $58.50

WEST SIDE STORY

Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet is transported to modern-day New York City, as two young Playing: Jun. 22–Jul. 16, 2016 idealistic lovers find themselves caught between warring street gangs, the ‘American’ Order by: May 16, 2016 Jets and the ‘Puerto Rican’ Sharks. Their struggle to survive in a world filled with hate, violence and prejudice is one of this country’s most innovative, heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our time. From the first notes to the final breath, West Side Story is one of the greatest love stories of all time.

THE WIZARD OF OZ

There truly is no place like home as the greatest family musical of all time lands on the Playing: Jul. 20–Aug. 13, 2016 stage Theatre By The Sea. You will be swept away by our celebration of the iconic 1939 Order by: June 13, 2016 MGM film. The entire family will be captivated as they travel down the Yellow Brick Road and beyond with Dorothy, Toto and their friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man and Scarecrow in this lavish production, featuring magical special effects, dazzling choreography and the classic songs you love.

SISTER ACT

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in Playing: Aug. 17–Sept. 4, 2016 one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent. Disguised as a nun, she finds Order by: July 4, 2016 herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and the uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique talents to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church, but in doing so blows her cover. Soon it is nun-on-the-run time but she finds salvation in the heavenly power of her newly found sisterhood

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NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE 62 Dunham Road, Beverly

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FUNNY GIRL

The wonderfully opulent yet intimate story of Fanny Brice, a Playing: Jun. 7–19, 2016 goofy comic singer, who rises from ugly duckling to national Order by: May 9, 2016 fame. In Vaudeville, in The Ziegfeld Follies, in Hollywood films and on the radio, Fanny Brice was one of the most celebrated entertainers of her time. A celebrated musical comedy filled with extravagant production numbers and show-stopping songs, Funny Girl is her story. As talented as she was, she deserved to be loved by everyone—audience and husband alike.

Songs include “I’m The Greatest Star,” “I Want to Be Seen With You Tonight,” “Don’t Rain On My Parade,” “People,” “The Music That Makes Me Dance,” “Who Are You Now?”

MARY POPPINS

She’s practically perfect in every way! Get ready for Mary Playing: Jul. 12–24, 2016 Poppins to fly over the rooftops of London and onto the stage Order by: Jun. 13, 2016 at North Shore Music Theatre!

This family musical, winner of 44 major theater awards from around the globe, has captivated audiences for generations, and now the enchanting story, unforgettable songs and breathtaking production numbers will dazzle and delight theatergoers of all ages. Believe in the magic and discover a world where anything can happen if you let it! Songs include “Step in Time,” “Anything Can Happen,” “Chim Chim Cher-ee,” “Practically Perfect,” “A Spoonful of Sugar,” “Feed the Birds,” “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN

Experience the glitz and glamour of Hollywood’s Playing: Aug. 16–28, 2016 golden age. It’s 1927, and Don Lockwood and Lina LaMont are Order by: Jul. 11, 2016 the toast of Tinseltown until “talkies” come on the scene. Of course, you remember Gene Kelly splashing his way through the famous MGM film, the greatest movie musical ever made. But have you seen it live? Join us as we make a big splash with this spectacular and romantic musical comedy. There will be wonderful singin’ and dancin’ and, yes, it really will rain on stage!

Songs include “Singin’ in the Rain,” “Fit as a Fiddle,” “You Stepped Out of a Dream,” “Would You,” “Make ’Em Laugh,” “Moses Supposes,” “Good Morning,” “What’s Wrong With Me?”

SPAMALOT

The funniest show on earth is coming to spread laughter Playing: Sept. 27–Oct. 9, 2016 and merriment throughout the North Shore! Monty Python’s Order by: Aug. 29, 2016 Spamalot, the outrageous musical comedy lovingly ripped off from the film classic Monty Python and the Holy Grail, tells the story of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table as they embark on their quest for the Holy Grail.

Flying cows, killer rabbits, taunting Frenchmen and show-stopping musical numbers are just a few of the reasons audiences are eating up Spamalot. Songs include “I Am Not Dead Yet,” “Find Your Grail,” “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” “The Diva’s Lament” “The Song That Goes Like This,” “You Won’t Succeed On Broadway.”

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SPEAKEASY STAGE COMPANY

Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts 527 Tremont Street, Boston

SIGNIFICANT OTHER

From Joshua Harmon, author Playing: Sept. 10–Oct. 8, 2016 of the hit play Bad Jews, comes a sharply observed new comedy about the challenges of finding love and letting go. Jordan Berman and BFFs Kiki, Lauren, and Vanessa have been inseparable up until now; but as singles’ nights become bachelorette parties, Jordan finds himself increasingly on his own. As these once passionate friendships morph and cool, Jordan starts to worry about his own prospects, embarking on a series of romantic misadventures on a quest to find Mr. Right.

THE SCOTTSBORO BOYS

In this, their final collaboration, Playing: Oct. 22–Nov. 26, 2016 legendary songwriting team John Kander and Fred Ebb (Cabaret, Chicago) bring to light one of the most infamous events in American history: the shocking true story of nine African American boys jailed in Alabama in 1931 for a crime they did not commit. Featuring a period-specific mix of gospel, jazz, and vaudeville, this audacious musical uses the construct of a minstrel show to tell the harrowing true story that provoked a national outrage and helped launch the American Civil Rights Movement.

HAND TO GOD

Tyrone causes trouble. Tyrone Playing: Jan. 7–Feb. 4, 2017 breaks things.

Tyrone wants to hurt people, which is bad news for Jason, because Tyrone is Jason's sock puppet, and he's refusing to go away. Created as a coping mechanism for a shy and introverted teen, Tyrone now battles Jason for the body that they share, and the church's after-school activities program will never be the same. Robert Askins explodes notions of morality, family and possession of all kinds in this vicious and oddly heart-warming comedy about a boy and his right hand.

GRAND CONCOURSE

Called to a life of religious service, Playing: Mar. 4–Apr. 1, 2017 Shelley now struggles to find meaning in her work as the manager of a Bronx soup kitchen. The arrival of Emma, a college dropout looking for a sense of purpose, is at first a welcome addition, but the girl’s erratic behavior soon pushes Shelley to the breaking point, in this compelling drama about the mysteries of faith, forgiveness, and compassion.

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY

A chance meeting between an ItalianAmerican farm wife and a world weary Playing: May 6–Jun. 3, 2017 photographer leads to a soul-stirring affair in this lush, lyrical musical by the Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning team of Marsha Norman ( ‘night, Mother) and Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years, Parade, Songs for a New World). Winner of two Tony Awards, this sweeping saga combines thrilling intimacy with near-operatic grandeur for a heart-rending reflection on love, loss, and acceptance.

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TRAVELER REVIEWS Amalfi Coast Fall 2015 All of my life I wanted to see Italy. This was a bucket list trip. Our tour guide Alessandra was wonderful and we appreciated her historical information and guidance and, best of all, her choices, such as moving the tour days around to accommodate the best weather. Overall the trip was enchanting, well run, affordable and I would highly recommend this to a friend.

—Victoria T. Emerald Isle Escape Fall 2015 Our tour guide, Tony MacCarthy, was fabulous. Great sense of humor, quick wit and very knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend the tour!

—Jean R.

Amalfi Coast

Christmas in Newport 2015

The Breakers, Newport

I have taken many trips with The Travel Club including Africa, Italy, France and Spain. This was my first domestic destination and I was very satisfied. Club trips are a good value, well-guided and served. Guided tours are interesting and there is still time to explore on one’s own. I plan to continue to travel with The Travel Club and already signed up for next April.

—Gerri K.

Amalfi Coast Fall 2015 This trip was AMAZING! Alessandra was also AMAZING and SUBERB! She went above and beyond to meet individual wishes, was a wealth of knowledge, no matter where we visited. Across from our hotel was a long beach that was a sea glass collectors' dream. The bus drivers were stellar.

Driving from Maiori to Sorrento with its 1643 hairpin turns. What fabulous memories we made.

Thank you! —Mary C. Christmas in Newport 2015 We enjoyed a delightful weekend in Newport! The Viking hotel was just lovely and all the staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Lots to see and do…the weekend just flew by.

—Marie M. Classic Sicily Fall 2015 Great trip! Rosa was a wonderful tour director, very knowledgeable. This was our third Show of the Month Travel Club trip, all excellent, and we look forward to more in the future.

—Mary M. Rome and Florence Combo Fall 2015 This trip was something of a bucket-list trip for me because I wanted to see a few things in each city and did not want to have to negotiate the travel logistics on my own. In this instance, I was happy to sign up for a guided tour. The primary benefit of an escorted tour is the opportunity to meet new people and to have company at meals. Companions at dinner is the only thing I miss when I'm going it alone. The fellow travelers I've met on SOMC tours provided some of the most memorable and enjoyable moments of the tours I've joined. In short, I like both solo and group experiences depending on the destination(s). Thank you for providing such memorable and rewarding travel experiences. P.S. Barbara Shaughnessy is the best. Truly... THE BEST. (... and I'm not the only one who thinks that.)

—Dennis D.

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Florence

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BERKSHIRES GETAWAY AND TANGLEWOOD CONCERT Monday, August 1–Wednesday, August 3

Friday, August 12–Sunday, August 14

Tanglewood on Parade

John Williams Film Night

$519*

Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops Orchestra Ravel La Valse, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture with fireworks

Tuesday Evening Concert Friday, August 26–Sunday, August 28

$599*

The Boston Pops Orchestra Keith Lockhart, Conductor Raiders of the Lost Ark

Friday Evening Concert

$599*

Boston Pops Orchestra, John Williams, Conductor

Saturday Evening Concert

*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 and triple and single reservations. Per person deposit is $300.

Tanglewood

A CONCERT AT TANGLEWOOD, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, is an American tradition. This iconic setting, with the Berkshires in the background, makes for a summer evening you’ll never forget. We’ve chosen three amazing concerts that include conductor Keith Lockhart, our home-town Boston Pops and of course, John Williams’ INCLUDES wonderful Film Night. Accommodations • Two nights’ first-class accommodations: are at the historic Red Lion Inn in the The Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge heart of Norman Rockwell’s favorite town, • Full breakfast each morning Stockbridge, and we’ve included admission • Concert—Tanglewood reserved shed seat to The Mount, the lovely estate home and • The Mount Estate & Gardens admission gardens of author Edith Wharton.

• To-Go Picnic Lunch provided by The Red RESERVE BY JUNE 27, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

Lion Inn • Parking at hotel

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DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKENDS

THE CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY AND

GOODSPEED MUSICALS

Bye Bye Birdie: Friday, July 29–Sunday, July 31, 2016 Chasing Rainbows, The Road to Oz: Friday, Sept. 16–Sunday, Sept. 18, 2016

$469

per person double occupancy

$389 per person triple occupancy; $349 per person quad occupancy; $739 for single reservations. Per person deposit is $150.

Goodpseed Opera House

ENJOY A DELIGHTFUL NEW ENGLAND WEEKEND in the Connecticut River Valley. You set the pace on these drive-yourself weekends while we provide the first-class amenities, including admission to the Mystic Aquarium. 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. Located on Main Street, the historic National Guard Armory has been transformed into an elegant 100-room inn situated at the entrance of renowned Wesleyan University. With charming, colonial-style decor, the Inn has a restaurant, lounge and indoor pool and spa. Main Street, part of the Broad Street Historic District, offers visitors a classic New England experience and has a variety of shops, restaurants and entertainment. This year we've included a wonderful Saturday experience for you: enjoy a combination steam train and riverboat cruise on the Connecticut River.

INCLUDES • Two nights’ first-class accommodations: Inn at Middletown • Continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday • To-go picnic lunch provided by the Inn • 10% off at Tavern at the Armory restaurant • Friday evening orchestra ticket at Goodspeed Opera House • Admission to Mystic Aquarium (at your leisure) • Saturday Essex Clipper steam train and riverboat cruise • Parking at hotel

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Becky Thatcher Riverboat

RESERVE BY: July Trip: CALL TODAY TO RESERVE September Trip: JULY 11, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

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OGUNQUIT THEATER GETAWAYS Wednesday, July 13– Friday, July 15

Wednesday, August 31– Friday, September 2

The Hunchback of Notre Dame

Priscilla, Queen of the Desert

RESERVE BY JUNE 1, 2016

RESERVE BY JULY 5, 2016

Wednesday, September 21– Friday, September 23

Wednesday, October 26– Friday, October 28

Seven Brides for Seven Brothers

Million Dollar Quartet

RESERVE BY JULY 27, 2016

RESERVE BY AUGUST 29, 2016

$529*

$419*

$439*

$399*

JUST 90 MINUTES FROM BOSTON you’ll find “the best vacation to be had in the Vacation State” in Ogunquit, Maine. From its world-class scenery to its joyful art scene reflected in its array of galleries, museums and theater, Ogunquit is New England at its best. Each of these getaways includes two nights at the Meadowmere Resort (Colonial Inn for September) and a performance at the famed Ogunquit Playhouse, the Kennebunkport Foodie Tour— INCLUDES visit six Maine-owned foodie sites on a half-mile • Two nights’ accommodations: walking tour—plus two Ogunquit Trolley Meadowmere Resort (September tokens for transportation to Ogunquit Beach, accommodations: Colonial Inn) Ogunquit Village or Perkins Cove. Whether • Deluxe continental breakfast Thursday you choose a lovely summer beach weekend, and Friday, one dinner • Thursday evening performance at the dog days of summer in September or opt Ogunquit Playhouse for a lot of “local color” during Fall foliage in • Kennebunkport Foodie Walking Tour October, you’re going to love this getaway.

*per person double occupancy Call for single, triple and quad occupancy rates and show information. Per person deposit is $150.

• Admission to Ogunquit Museum of American Art • Meet and greet assistance • Two Ogunquit Trolley tokens (except in October) • Luggage handling and parking at hotel

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DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAYS

NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE from

$199

per person double occupancy for a one-night stay

Motif #1, Rockport

PICK YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS

PICK YOUR SHOW

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

June 7–19: Funny Girl

Seven South Street Inn: • Bed & Breakfast built in 1766 • All rooms with private bath • Outdoor pool and beautiful gardens • Gourmet four-course breakfast The Seafarer Inn: • Ocean views, wrap-around porch • Continental breakfast • Short walk to Straitsmouth Cove • Historic and refurbished bed and breakfast

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

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July 12–31: Mary Poppins August 16–September 4: Singin’ in the Rain September 27–October 9: Monty Python’s Spamalot November 1–20: West Side Story BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Drive Yourself Getaways: enchanting Rockport, Massachusetts—a peaceful, seaside village on Cape Ann with miles of rugged rocky coastline, a vibrant arts community, a small picturesque harbor and historic Bearskin Neck. We’ve paired accommodations at one of the charming Inns of Rockport with tickets for a fabulous musical performance at the award-winning North Shore Music Theatre in nearby Beverly. All you need do is choose the show, the Inn, the date and we’ll do the rest. Stay as many nights as you like!

Once you’ve picked your show, dates and Inn, call us at 617-338-1111 to check availability and reserve!

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MAINE CASCO BAY ESCAPE PORTLAND & CHEBEAGUE ISLAND

3 DAYS: Available May 25–October 16, 2016 LEAVE THE CAR AND HEAD DOWNEAST Maine as we board AMTRAK’S Downeaster rail service to Portland. This two-night from getaway combines one night in vibrant Portland and one per person double occupancy Sunday–Thursday night on tiny Chebeague Island. Discover Portland from the charming Old Port to Portland Head Light on Maine’s rocky coast aboard the Portland Trolley Tour before heading to EVO from Kitchen. The next morning we’ll board the ferry to Chebeague per person double occupancy Friday & Saturday Island, a 19th-century marine shipping center and today home to less than 500 year-round residents. Enjoy an overnight stay at Chebeague Island Inn, a INCLUDES restored 1920’s hotel featured on the Condé • Round-trip fare on AMTRAK’s Downeaster from North Station, Boston to Portland (coach class) Nast Traveler’s Gold List.

$559

$629

Portland Head Light

Call to check availability and rates and to reserve.

• Two night’s accommodations: 1n Hyatt Place, Portland; 1n Chebeague Island Inn, Chebeague • Round-trip ferry from Portland to Chebeague Island • $50 dining certificate for EVO Kitchen in Portland • Portland Trolley Tour • Continental breakfast Hyatt Place • Breakfast and dinner at Chebeague Island Inn • Round-trip transfers: Portland Amtrak station to Hyatt Place, Chebeague ferry to Chebeague Island Inn • Additional hotel nights and optional tours available

TORONTO GETAWAY & NIAGARA FALLS EXCURSION

3 NIGHT WEEKENDS: Through October 31, 2016 TORONTO IS VIBRANT AND ECLECTIC with distinct neighborhoods, world-class art (Royal Ontario Museum and from Art Gallery of Ontario), restaurants, theater and a dynamic per person double occupancy waterfront. Our three-night getaway starts with a flight into Prices may vary dependent on dates and air fare fluctuations.

Toronto’s downtown airport, includes a two-day hop on/hop off Trolley Pass and your choice of excursion to Niagara Falls. The newly renovated Sheraton INCLUDES Centre offers a central location, incomparable • Round-trip, non-stop regularly scheduled views from the 43rd floor lounge and the Porter Airlines flights from Boston to Toronto Waterfall Garden, a two acre natural oasis.

• Three nights’ (Thursday–Saturday) four-star Don’t miss the cobblestoned and car-less accommodations: Sheraton Centre Hotel • Admission to CN Tower Distillery Historic District with Victorian-era • Two-day Toronto Trolley pass buildings housing cafés, boutiques and art • Niagara Falls Tour or Niagara Winery Tour galleries and St. Lawrence Market.

$739

Call to check availability and rates and to reserve.

(your choice) • Additional optional tours available

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BADLANDS & BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA 7 DAYS: Friday, September 9–Thursday, September 15, 2016

$2,049

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,029 per person triple occupancy; $2,469 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. MH Ross Travel Protection is $120. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance.

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

Crazy Horse Memorial

THE SPIRIT OF THE WEST LIVES ON in South Dakota and this week-long getaway is a wonderful chance to escape the bustle of modern life and reconnect with our country’s rich history. We’ll witness 2.5 billion years of geological history in a single day via the steep canyons, spires and buttes created by the stark, beautiful environment of the Badlands and the 865 foot Devils Tower Monument (made famous in "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"). Excursions to the man-made rock formations of Mount Rushmore and the still-inprogress Crazy Horse Memorial are equally breathtaking. Spend three exciting nights in the gold rush town of Deadwood, former residence of true American originals Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. At the Hampton Inn, however, with its 24 hour casino and indoor pool, you won’t be roughing it like they did. The Old West lives on…

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 DAYS 1–3 DAYS 4–6 DAY 7

Flight from Boston Hotel Alex Johnson, Rapid City Hampton Inn and Casino, Deadwood Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

Badlands

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Rapid City, SD, via a connecting city • Six nights’ accommodations • Ten meals: six breakfasts, four dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Manager

Rapid City: Journey Museum, excursion to Badlands & Wall Drug, visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial & Crazy Horse Memorial, K-Bar-S Lodge dinner, Custer State Park & Iron Mountain Road. Deadwood: tour, Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kevin Costner’s TaTanka: Story of the Bison, excursion to Devils Tower Monument.

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BOOTHBAY HARBOR & MONHEGAN ISLAND 3 DAYS: Friday, August 19–Sunday, August 21, 2016

ONCE A TINY SEAFARING VILLAGE, Boothbay Harbor is a charming resort of narrow, winding streets, well-kept Victorian homes, art galleries and boutiques. Just under per person double occupancy three hours drive from Boston we’ll find the Rocktide Inn $389 per person triple occupancy; $359 per person quad occupancy; with its indoor pool, local trolley service and oceanfront Sea $629 for single reservations. Per Deck—with the most stunning sunset views. We’ll enjoy a person deposit is $150. wonderful excursion to beautiful, carfree Monhegan Island—renowned for its INCLUDES breathtaking natural beauty, cottage lobster • Two night’s accommodations: Rocktide industry and artists-in-residence galleries— Inn, Boothbay Harbor and visit the hilltop lighthouse and museum.

• Buffet breakfast Saturday and Sunday Discover the quiet side of Boothbay Harbor • Dinner one evening at hotel • Welcome reception on an evening, lantern-lit walking tour • Monhegan Island full-day guided cruise/ and catch a performance of quintessential tour including Monhegan Museum and summer theatre with coffee and dessert at Monhegan Lighthouse, with box lunch • Boothbay Harbor evening walking tour the Carousel Music Theater.

$419

RESERVE BY JULY 1, 2016

• Carousel Music Theater performance • Luggage handling and parking at hotel

DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAY

FALL FUN IN PORTLAND, ME 3 DAYS: Wednesday, September 28–Friday, September 30, 2016

PORTLAND—ONE OF THE HIPPEST, most vibrant small cities in America. With a lively waterfront, excellent museums and art galleries, abundant green space, and a food scene worthy of a town many times its size… Lonely Planet

$469

per person double occupancy $419 per person triple occupancy, $369 per person quad occupancy;

Pack the car and in less than two hours you’ll be in Portland, $699 for single reservations. Per person deposit is $150. a city that celebrates its’ traditional New England heritage while embracing a young and original culture. We’ll enjoy the (about 3 hours) Old INCLUDES Port Culinary Walking Tour as we sample • Two night’s first-class accommodations: Hyatt Maine-inspired delights, visit the highlyPlace Portland-Old Port • Full breakfast Thursday and Friday acclaimed Museum of Art or Victoria • Courtesy shuttle van, welcome reception Mansion—a National Historic Landmark and • Maine Foodie Old Port Walking Tour “America’s Premiere Museum of pre-Civil • Portland Stage Company production • Admission to Victoria Mansion or Portland War opulence” and professional theatre at Museum of Art the Portland Stage.

• Portland Harbor Cruise RESERVE BY AUGUST 10,2016

• Valet parking (one car per room), luggage handling

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THE HAMPTONS

2 DAYS: Sunday, September 11–Monday, September 12, 2016 Sunday, September 18–Monday, September 19, 2016 Sunday, September 25–Monday, September 26, 2016

$309

per person double occupancy $299 per person triple occupancy; $379 for single reservations.

Cancellation insurance waiver is $16.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

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

Hamptons Beach

THE HAMPTONS—elegance and country charm combined!

This overnight getaway to the eastern tip of Long Island begins with the scenic ferry crossing from New London, CT and a visit to the cozy waterfront village of Greenport.

We’ve included a winery visit and wine INCLUDES tasting before arrival at our home for the • Round-trip motorcoach transportation night—Hyatt Place East End in Riverhead. from select locations We’ll enjoy a Hamptons tour that explores • One nights’ accommodations: Hyatt Place scenic South and East Hampton and a visit to East End, Riverhead, NY charming Sag Harbor before heading to Port • Two meals: one continental breakfast, Jefferson and the ferry home. one dinner • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY JUNE 3, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

BOOTHBAY HARBOR

3 DAYS: Friday, September 16–Sunday, September 18, 2016

$429

per person double occupancy $419 per person triple occupancy; $649 for single reservations.

Cancellation insurance waiver is $24.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

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

INCLUDES

RICH HISTORY, QUAINT SHOPS, world-class seafood and stunning sea-scapes, Boothbay makes a delightful getaway.

We’ll spend two nights at the Boothbay Harbor Inn, located directly on the waterfront, with views of the harbor and the famous wooden footbridge. We’ll enjoy a light dinner and cabaret review show at the Carousel Dinner Theatre, a visit to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, a narrated harbor cruise and a Maine Lobsterbake. As we head for home on Sunday, we’ll stop in Kennebunkport and have free time for lunch and shopping.

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

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Boothbay Harbor

RESERVE BY JUNE 10, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

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MEMPHIS & NASHVILLE

6 DAYS: Saturday, October 1–Thursday, October 6, 2016

$1,739

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,719 per person triple occupancy; $2,149 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. MH Ross Travel Protection is $120. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance.

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

Memphis

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

INCLUDES Nashville’s musical legacy is best preserved • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights at the Grand Ole Opry and we have reserved from Boston to Memphis and Nashville to seats for an evening performance before a day Boston, via a connecting city of touring that starts in Lynchburg at the Jack • Five nights’ hotel accommodations Daniel’s Distillery and ends with dinner and • Eight meals: five breakfasts, three dinners entertainment at the famed Wildhorse Saloon.

• Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ CALL TODAY TO RESERVE .

hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Manager

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ADIRONDACK HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL

3 DAYS: Friday, September 23–Sunday, September 25, 2016

$499

per person double occupancy $489 per person triple occupancy; $659 for single reservations.

Cancellation insurance waiver is $24.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

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

IT’S HOT AIR BALLOON SEASON across the country!

The 44th Annual Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival is an unforgettable event, rated as one the world’s top 10 balloon festivals. Weather INCLUDES permitting, you’ll witness the early morning • Round-trip motorcoach transportation mass ascension and evening “Moon Glow.” from select locations Enhancing this colorful weekend are a • Two nights’ accommodations: Fort William cruise on Lake George and a visit to Henry Resort, Lake George • Four meals: two breakfasts, two dinners Saratoga Springs for a tour and free time.

• Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

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VALLEY FORGE, PHILADELPHIA AND THE 9/11 MEMORIAL

3 DAYS: Sunday, October 2–Tuesday, October 4, 2016

$399

per person double occupancy $389 per person triple occupancy; $519 for single reservations.

Cancellation insurance waiver is $24.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

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

THIS GETAWAY HAS IT ALL: a great casino experience with accommodations at the 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 Museum in New York City.

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

Independence Hall

RESERVE BY JUNE 27, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

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OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND 4 DAYS: Monday, October 3–Thursday, October 6, 2016

OUR DESTINATION IS OCEAN CITY—Maryland’s popular Eastern shore resort where ten miles of beach await. Oceanfront accommodations at the Holiday Inn are near the famed threemile boardwalk and include an oceanfront suite with private balcony. Discover nearby Assateague Island, a protected wildlife refuge where the famed ponies still run wild, visit the Ocean City Life Saving Museum and enjoy a free afternoon to wander the shore. We’ve also included the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art in nearby Salisbury and free time in charming Berlin—Budget Travel magazine’s “coolest small town in America 2014!”

$599

per person double occupancy $589 per person triple occupancy; $799 for single reservations.

Cancellation insurance waiver is $60.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

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

INCLUDES

Ocean City Boardwalk

RESERVE BY JUNE 24, 2016

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Three nights’ accommodations: Holiday Inn, Ocean City • Five meals: three breakfasts, two dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

MONTREAL GETAWAY

3 DAYS: Sunday, October 9–Tuesday, October 11, 2016

$449

per person double occupancy Montreal

$439 per person triple occupancy; $619 for single reservations.

Cancellation insurance waiver is $24.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

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

ONE OF OUR FAVORITE GETAWAY DESTINATIONS! Join us and experience the ever-chic, ever-cosmopolitan city of Montreal. We’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 INCLUDES Dame Basilica and Mount Royal Park. We can • Round-trip motorcoach transportation even try our luck at the Casino on an included from select locations visit. En route to Boston we’ll have some free • Two nights’ accommodations: time at the Church Street Marketplace in Le Centre Sheraton Burlington, VT to have lunch or visit the shops.

• Three meals: two breakfasts, one dinner RESERVE BY JULY 1, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

• Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

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NEW ORLEANS AND THE GULF COAST

6 DAYS: Sunday, October 30–Friday, November 4, 2016

$1,699

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,679 per person triple occupancy; $2,199 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. MH Ross Travel Protection is $120. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance.

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

Bourbon Street

RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON THIS UNFORGETTABLE GETAWAY to America’s Deep South. Spend two nights at the deluxe Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in historic Biloxi, Mississippi and enjoy great gaming, shopping, spa, pools and restaurants all in a fabulous gulf front setting. What could be more fun than a Biloxi Shrimp Cruise where we’ll learn the art of catching, cooking and eating— Mississippi Gulf Coast style—followed by lunch at a popular eatery and a visit to the BeauvoirJefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library. Arrive in New Orleans and take in the sights with our local guide as we visit the Lakefront, St. Charles Avenue, Jackson Square and famous St. Louis #3 Cemetery. Our accommodations in The Big Easy are superbly located in a private residential area of the French Quarter. At the New Orleans School of Cooking we’ll have dinner and learn how to cook Louisiana-style!

Enjoy an excursion along the River Road to beautiful Oak Alley Plantation—complete with tour, free time to enjoy the grounds and New Orleans Jazz Band an included lunch. We’ll wind up this southern adventure with the traditional jazz brunch INCLUDES buffet at the historic Court of Two Sisters.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to New Orleans via a connecting city • Five nights’ first-class accommodations: Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi two nights; Hotel Provincial, New Orleans three nights • Ten meals: five breakfasts, two lunches, three dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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

RESERVE BY JUNE 23, 2015

SPRING 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

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THANKSGIVING IN MAINE BREAKWATER INN & SPA, KENNEBUNKPORT

4 DAYS: Wednesday, November 23–Saturday, November 26, 2016 NO TURKEY TO COOK, no dishes to wash, no guests who won't leave—The Travel Club makes it happen with our tradition of “holiday alternatives”—equally memorable and a lot less work! per person double occupancy This year we're sending you to Kennebunkport's Breakwater Rooms at the Breakwater Inn are king-bedded rooms with a sofa bed.

Inn & Spa—an historic Maine resort with enchanting water Per person deposit is $150. views. Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at the Inn and have the day to relax and explore. We've included a Foodie Walking Tour of Kennebunkport's Dock INCLUDES Square area and admission to the Brick Store • Three nights’ superior accommodations: Museum exploring the history and art of the Breakwater Inn & Spa, Kennebunkport Kennebunks since 1936.

• Welcome reception

$489

Kennebunkport Beach

RESERVE BY OCTOBER 5, 2016

• Deluxe continental breakfast daily • Thanksgiving Dinner at Stripers Waterfront Restaurant at the Inn • Kennebunkport Foodie Walking Tour • Admission to Brick Store Museum, Kennebunkport • Luggage handling and parking at hotel

MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE

IN NEW YORK CITY

2 DAYS: Wednesday, November 23–Thursday, November 24, 2016 KICK OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON at one of New York’s biggest parties, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®! This overnight getaway is packed: we’ll visit Rockefeller Center, enjoy dinner at legendary Carmine’s, see the balloons come to life at the Inflation Celebration, attend the parade with its creative floats and talented performers and cap off our visit with lunch and a cruise aboard the Spirit of New York.

$399

per person double occupancy $379 per person triple occupancy, $519 for single reservations. MH Ross Travel Protection is $40. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES

Rockefeller Center

RESERVE BY AUGUST 17, 2016

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • One nights’ accommodations: Roosevelt Hotel • Two meals: one lunch, one dinner • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

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SARATOGA SPRINGS

VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS

2 DAYS: Thursday, December 1–Friday, December 2, 2016 CELEBRATE THE MAGIC OF THE SEASON with a visit to historic Saratoga Springs and its 30th Annual Victorian Streetwalk. Begin with lunch at a charming inn followed by per person double occupancy a guided tour and visit to Batcheller Mansion. In the evening $299 per person triple occupancy; $349 for single reservations. you’ll return to Saratoga Springs for the Streetwalk—the Cancellation insurance waiver is $16. entire center of town is closed to traffic and perfect for Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. strolling; carolers delight the crowds; and more than 50 Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $150. venues offer entertainment and shopping. As you return to Massachusetts you’ll stop at the Festival of Decorated Trees at the Berkshire Museum INCLUDES and enjoy a fabulous lunch at the popular • Round-trip motorcoach transportation Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge.

$309

from select locations • One nights’ accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn, Saratoga Springs, NY • Three meals: one breakfast, two lunches • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY AUGUST 26, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

CHRISTMASTIME IN THE

BRANDYWINE VALLEY

3 DAYS: Friday, December 2–Sunday, December 4, 2016 THE BRANDYWINE VALLEY (where Pennsylvania and Delaware meet) is rich in history, world-class museums, “American castle” mansions and fabulous gardens. This per person double occupancy special holiday tour includes a visit to Alfred duPont’s $429 per person triple occupancy; $549 for single reservations.

Nemours Mansion and Gardens—a French-style Cancellation insurance waiver is $24. chateau elegantly decorated for the season—as well as Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. the Brandywine River Museum’s Christmas display and Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $150. an evening at magnificent Longwood Gardens with its towering Christmas trees, thousands of poinsettias, dancing fountains and holiday INCLUDES music. Before departing for home, enjoy • Round-trip motorcoach transportation a different kind of shopping experience at from select Boston area locations QVC Studios where you’ll take a behind• Two nights’ accommodations: Crowne the-scenes tour.

Plaza Hotel, Brandywine Valley

$439

• Four meals: two breakfasts, two dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

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RESERVE BY AUGUST 29, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

SPRING 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

NIAGARA FALLS & THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

3 DAYS: Friday, December 2–Sunday, December 4, 2016 EVERYBODY LOVES A SPARKLING DISPLAY of lights and decorations at holiday time, and this getaway to Niagara Falls and the Winter Festival of Lights delivers brilliantly. per person double occupancy Accommodations are at the Crowne Plaza-Fallsview Hotel, $409 per person triple occupancy; $499 for single reservations. with wonderful views and adjacent to Casino Niagara Cancellation insurance waiver is $24. and within walking distance of the Falls and shopping Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. area. Dinner in the Rainbow Room is highlighted by the Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per magnificent view of the Falls. Tour the village of Niagaraperson deposit is $150. on-the-Lake, the magnificent poinsettia displays in the Niagara Greenhouses, and INCLUDES enjoy a chocolate tasting at Chocolate FX! • Round-trip motorcoach transportation As darkness descends, the Festival’s lights from select locations ignite and the Falls are illuminated by a • Two nights’ accommodations: Crowne fabulous palette of color.

$419

RESERVE BY AUGUST 29, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

Plaza-Fallsview Hotel, Niagara Falls, ON • Four meals: two buffet breakfasts, two dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

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CHRISTMASTIME IN

NEWPORT, RI

3 DAYS: Friday, December 2–Sunday, December 4, 2016 IT'S THE 46TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT—a city-wide festival celebrating the glorious traditions of the holidays! We'll stay at The Hotel Viking—in the center of the per person double occupancy celebrations with historic buildings decked out in holiday Call for triple and single finery, fun (and free) events and wonderful shopping. The reservations. Per person magnificent historic houses put on an amazing holiday deposit is $150. display of spectacular evergreens, decorated trees, plus thousands of poinsettias and wreaths. We've included admission to Holiday Evening at INCLUDES The Breakers and Newport Nutcracker • Two nights’ four-star accommodations: at Rosecliff, set within the iconic staircase, The Hotel Viking, Newport salons and ballroom of the mansion.

$459

RESERVE BY OCTOBER 1, 2016

Reserve today—this program will sell out.

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

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CHARM OF THE SOUTH AT THE HOLIDAYS

6 DAYS: Sunday, December 4–Friday, December 9, 2016

$2,729

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,699 per person triple occupancy; $3,329 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $240. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Per person deposit is $300.

Crane Cottage, Jekyll Island Club Hotel

SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY—a traditional warm, sweet welcome—is never more appealing than during the holidays and we’ll experience the South’s legendary charm on this history-rich stroll through South Carolina and Georgia! In Charleston—“America’s BestMannered City”—you’ll experience a city brimming with celebrated Colonial, Antebellum and Victorian homes, visit Boone Hall plantation decked in its holiday best and enjoy an enchanting drive through James Island County Park sparkling with more than 500,000 Christmas lights. The largest National Historic Landmark District in the U.S., Savannah’s unique allure is at its most brilliant during the holidays with shops, historic homes and restaurants beckoning with lights and decorations. Travel along the pristine ACCOMMODATIONS Georgia coast before arriving at the DAY 1 Flight from Boston exclusive Jekyll Island Club Hotel for a DAYS 1–2 The Mills House Hotel, Charleston, SC two-night stay, historic district tour and DAY 3 Holiday Inn Express Savannah an afternoon of Christmas caroling Historic District, Savannah, GA and refreshments.

DAYS 4–5 Jekyll Island Club, Jekyll Island, GA DAY 6

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Charleston and Jacksonville, FL to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston’s Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Five nights’ first-class accommodations • Eight meals: five breakfasts, three dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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FEATURES Charleston: free time, tour including historic homes, Fort Sumter battery, Boone Hall plantation, James Island County Park holiday tour. Savannah tour including the Historic District, River Street and Andrew Low Home and Gardens. Cooking demonstration. The Golden Isles; exclusive Jekyll Island Club Hotel, tour Jekyll Island Historic Landmark district.

SAVE $100 FROM ABOVE PRICES WHEN YOU RESERVE BY MAY 27, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

SPRING 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

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CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA

OGUNQUIT, MAINE

3 DAYS: Friday, December 9–Sunday, December 11, 2016 WHAT’S PRETTIER OR MORE FESTIVE than a New England seacoast village all dressed up for the holidays?

Upon arrival at the Meadowmere Resort we’ll be treated to per person double occupancy a wine and cheese reception and be welcomed by our local $269 per person triple elf! On Saturday enjoy the festivities of Ogunquit’s 30th occupancy; $249 per person Annual Christmas by the Sea before your VIP admission quad occupancy; $459 for single reservations. Per to the popular Taste the Season Competition. Local person deposit is $150. restaurants compete for the coveted titles and we’ll sample and vote! Don’t miss the barbershop quartet concert and holiday singINCLUDES along at a local church. Before heading • Two nights’ first-class accommodations: home on Sunday you’ll want to head to Meadowmere Resort, Ogunquit Kennebunkport and the festivities of the • Gourmet breakfast basket • Wine and Cheese Reception 35th Annual Christmas Prelude—voted #2 • Dinner one evening at Jonathan’s Restaurant Christmas Town in America by HGTV!

$289

RESERVE BY OCTOBER 21, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

• VIP admission to Ogunquit’s Taste the Season Competition on Saturday • Kittery Outlets Discount Book • Luggage handling and parking at hotel

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NEW YEAR’S IN BOSTON

2 DAYS: Saturday, December 31, 2016–Sunday, January 1, 2017 NEW 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 per person double occupancy landmark, luxury hotel on the revitalized, historic waterfront.

Call for triple and single Celebrate the last hours of 2016 aboard the Odyssey and reservations. Per person enjoy a special dinner cruise with a front row seat to view deposit is $150.

Boston Harbor’s First Night Fireworks Display. This fivehour party features live entertainment and dancing, hors d’oeuvres, three-course INCLUDES plated dinner service and midnight • One night’s deluxe accom­mo­dations: champagne toast.

$419

RESERVE BY NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Reserve today—this program will sell out.

InterContinental Boston • New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise aboard the Odyssey • Breakfast on Sunday • Valet parking for one car per room • Drink at RumBa

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WINTER IN YELLOWSTONE 7 DAYS: Sunday, January 15–Saturday, January 21, 2017

$4,199

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,149 per person triple occupancy; $5,149 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $240. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Per person deposit is $300.

BIson

YELLOWSTONE IN WINTER is a snow-covered wonderland of mesmerizing landscapes, steaming geyser basins and incomparable wildlife viewing. The oldest national park in the country, Yellowstone has been called America’s finest and most diverse vacationland—attracting 3.4 million guests annually. A winter visit is magical—quiet and intimate with few crowds and fewer vehicles and this January trip lets us step inside this western snow globe. America’s most famous cowboy town, Jackson Hole, welcomes us with its rare blend of elegance and western charm before we enjoy a sleigh ride to the National Elk Refuge. Aboard our snow ACCOMMODATIONS coach we travel past stunning scenery as we DAY 1 Flight from Boston head for our unique accommodations at Old The Lodge at Jackson Hole, Jackson Faithful Snow Lodge. Enjoy a Ranger-led DAYS 2–3 Old Faithful Snow Lodge, walking tour and see Old Faithful in action.

Yellowstone National Park We’ll visit remote Lamar Valley, excellent DAY 4 Mammoth Hotel Springs Hotel, habitat for park wildlife and where wolves Yellowstone National Park DAY 5 Holiday Inn West Yellowstone, were reintroduced to the park in the 1990s— West Yellowstone today, more than 400 wolves inhabit this DAY 6 The Lodge at Jackson Hole, Jackson territory. The final leg of our winter adventure DAY 7 Return flight to Boston brings us to picturesque Caribou Targhee or similar hotel accommodations National Forest and the Grand Tetons as we return to Jackson Hole.

INCLUDES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Jackson • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston’s Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Six nights’ first class accommodations • Twelve meals: six breakfasts, one lunch, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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FEATURES National Elk Refuge sleigh ride, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone National Park snowcoach tour, Moose Falls, Lewis Falls, Old Faithful, Fountain Painted Pots, Fire Hole Canyon, Lamar Valley, Caribou Targhee National Forest, Jackson Hole.

RESERVE BY JULY 10, 2016

SPRING 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

CHARLESTON & SAVANNAH THE ANTEBELLUM SOUTH

7 DAYS: Monday, April 17–Sunday, April 23, 2017

$2,119

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

$2,619 for single reservations.

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

The Battery, Charleston

EXPERIENCE THE SOUTH’S LEGENDARY CHARM on this history-rich trip to South Carolina and Georgia! In Charleston—“America’s Best-Mannered City”—you’ll experience a city brimming with celebrated Colonial, Antebellum and Victorian homes and visit Drayton Hall, one of the South’s oldest working plantations. 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. The largest National Historic Landmark District in the U.S., Savannah’s unique allure is evidenced in her cobblestone streets adorned with gaslight lamps and dripping with Spanish moss, manicured gardens, oak-shaded parks and more than twenty city squares filled with museums, churches, mansions, monuments and famous forts of the Revolutionary and ACCOMMODATIONS Civil War eras.

DAY 1

DAYS 1–3

FEATURES Charleston: city tour including Old Citadel, the Battery, Rainbow Row, City Market; visit Drayton Hall Plantation and Middleton Place Plantation and Gardens. Free day in Charleston. Excursion to Beaufort and St. Helena Island. Savannah: city tour including Forsyth Park, River Street, Waving Girl statue, Cotton Exchange, Colonial Park Cemetery.

Free day in Savannah. OPTIONALS: Charleston— Carriage ride, harbor cruise and lunch. Savannah— Southern dinner and Savannah Theatre, Civil War walking tour, Southern homes and Lowcountry plantations. ST. AUGUSTINE, FL 2n post-tour extension $499 pp/do.

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE.

DAYS 4–6 DAY 7

Flight from Boston

Courtyard Historic District, Charleston Courtyard by Marriott Historic District, Savannah Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Charleston and Savannah to Boston, via a connecting city • Six nights’ three-star accommodations • Seven meals: five breakfasts, two dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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AMERICA’S MUSIC CITIES NEW ORLEANS, MEMPHIS & NASHVILLE

8 DAYS: Friday, April 21–Friday, April 28, 2017

$2,799

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,769 per person triple occupancy; $3,519 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $240. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Per person deposit is $300.

Graceland

EXPERIENCE HOMEGROWN LOCAL CULTURE right here in America's south—the birthplace of American music on this week-long tour showcasing three musical Meccas for fans of jazz, blues and country music. We'll go a little bit country in Nashville where we take our seats at the legendary Grand Ole Opry, tour historic RCA Studio B and visit the Country Music Hall of Fame. In Memphis, we'll feast on famous barbecue and listen as local musicians rhapsodize about Memphis' blues, soul and rock `n' roll history, before touring Graceland, the 14-acre estate of the late King, Elvis Presley. New Orleans indisputably wears the jazz crown and is home to such landmarks as Jackson Square and the unique French Quarter—where we'll learn to cook “N'awlins” style—and take a bayou swamp cruise. The sounds of the south have become part of our own cultural ACCOMMODATIONS heritage as surely as Southern hospitality, DAY 1 Flight from Boston sweet tea, fried chicken and Gone with DAYS 1–2 Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville the Wind.

DAY 3–4 Sheraton Convention Center, Memphis DAYS 5–7 DAY 8

Sheraton New Orleans, New Orleans Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Nashville and New Orleans to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston’s Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Seven nights’ first-class accommodations • Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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FEATURES Nashville: visit RCA Studio B, tour including Music Row and Parthenon, Grand Ole Opry evening show and backstage tour, Country Music Hall of Fame. Memphis: dine on Memphis Barbecue, musical heritage city tour led by local musicians, Graceland. New Orleans: French Quarter walking tour, St. Louis Cathedral, French Marketplace, Pirates Alley, Café Du Monde, Louisiana swamp cruise (weather dependent), New Orleans School of Cooking demonstration. OPTIONALS: Memphis— Music History Tour with dinner. New Orleans—Jazz afternoon brunch.

RESERVE BY OCTOBER 16, 2016

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$3,389

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,729 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Land only pricing is available at your request if you prefer to make your own air arrangements. We may be able to assist you with airport/ hotel transfers. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Alghero

SURROUNDED BY THE BLUEST WATERS of the Mediterranean, Sardinia’s rugged interior shows remnants of an ancient culture, Roman ruins and Spanish influences. While still Italian, Sardinia has its own cuisine, culture and history. Spend five nights in oceanside Alghero— one of Italy’s most beautiful medieval cities—with a well-preserved historic center, medieval archways, busy seafood restaurants, shady cobbled lanes, Gothic palazzo and café-lined piazzas where watching a sunset, accompanied by a cocktail, is a must. Excursions include a walking tour of Alghero and (weather depending) a visit to the Neptune Caves; ruins of a unique Nuraghic village and the distinctive Valley of the Moon of Aggius. We’ll explore the coastal town of Castelsardo with its old town perched on a hill beside the sea, ACCOMMODATIONS its medieval castle and famous Elephant DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston Rock; and Bosa with a rainbow of pastelDAYS 2–6 Cataluna Hotel, Alghero colored houses, moored fishing boats and DAYS 7–8 Milani Hotel, Rome DAY 9 Return flight to Boston palm trees lining an elegant riverfront. And, or similar hotel accommodations we’ll get a taste of unique Sardinian cuisine during dinner at an agriturismo and a visit INCLUDES to a wine cantina. We’ll cap off our vacation with two nights in Rome with free time to • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia explore and a farewell dinner.

Airlines flights from Boston to Alghero, via

FEATURES Guided walking tour of Alghero, agriturismo dinner, excursion to Neptune Caves, excursion to Tempio Pausania and nuraghic village of Majori, excursion to Valley of the Moon of Aggius, guided tour of Castelsardo including the castle, stop at Elephant Rock, guided tour of Bosa, wine cantina.

RESERVE BY JUNE 2, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

Rome and Rome to Boston • Internal flight from Alghero to Rome • Seven nights’ accommodations • Thirteen meals: eight breakfasts, five dinners with wine including Welcome and Farewell dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager in Sardinia • Local assistance in Rome

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SARDINIA & ROME

9 DAYS: Saturday, September 3–Sunday, September 11, 2016

EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

LEGENDARY ITALY COMO, SANREMO, PARMA & TUSCANY

11 DAYS: Friday, September 9–Monday, September 19, 2016

$3,319

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,654 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Land only pricing is available at your request if you prefer to make your own air arrangements. We may be able to assist you with airport/ hotel transfers. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Bellagio, Lake Como

THIS BREATHTAKING COMBINATION OF SOME OF OUR FAVORITE PLACES in Italy begins with a two-night stay in lovely, magical Lake Como and a cruise to the legendary village of Bellagio.

Enjoy a tour of fashionable Milan including the Gothic Duomo and museum at La Scala Opera House. Charming Sanremo has a lively harbor, impressive casino and medieval old town.

ACCOMMODATIONS From this ideal location we’ll hit the glitzy, ritzy DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston French Riviera for an excursion to Nice and St. DAYS 2–3 Hotel Firenze, Como Paul de Vence. In elegant Parma we’ll enjoy DAYS 4–5 Hotel Nazionale, Sanremo a city tour and visit Castello di Fontanellato.

DAYS 6–7 Hotel Button, Parma Our holiday ends in Tuscany amid a striking DAYS 8–10 Hotel Ariston, Montecatini Terme DAY 11 Return flight to Boston landscape of medieval hilltop villages, hillsides or similar hotel accommodations of olive trees and vineyards and striking stands of cypress trees. Two full-day excursions introduce us to Florence, Lucca and Pisa.

INCLUDES Mamma mia, what a vacation this will be!

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Milan and Florence to Boston, via Rome • Nine nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Fourteen meals: nine breakfasts, welcome dinner with wine in Como, two dinners with wine in Sanremo, two dinners with wine in Montecatini • Wine tasting and light lunch at Frattoria Il Poggio in Montecarlo • Balsamic vinegar and parmigiano tasting • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ • hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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FEATURES Como: excursion to Bellagio with Lake Como cruise, free time in Bellagio. Milan guided tour including Museo della Scala. Sanremo: Nice tour, free time, excursion to St. Paul de Vence. Parma: guided walking tour including Baptistery, visit to castle at Fontanellato. Modena: visit balsamic vinegar producer with tasting. Montecatini: excursion to Florence with guided walking tour, excursion to Lucca and Pisa, lunch and wine tasting.

RESERVE BY JUNE 8, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

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THE FRENCH RIVIERA, PROVENCE & PARIS

9 DAYS: Saturday, September 10–Sunday, September 18, 2016: $3,449* Saturday, April 1–Sunday, April 9, 2017: $3,349*

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

*Prices are per person double occupancy. Call for single rates and reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

Provence

BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPES, delicious cuisine, historical sites, fabulous wine, worldfamous shopping—this is France! Our travel fantasies come to life in the über-exclusive south of France in the sun-drenched resorts of the Riviera. Spend two nights in Nice, the “Grand Old Dame of the Côte d'Azur,”—stroll its quaint streets and people-watch from a charming café. Next is a delightful two-night stay in charming Avignon—visit the 14th-century ACCOMMODATIONS Papal Palace and enjoy a short cruise in DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston Cassis. The high-speed TGV train whisks us DAYS 2–3 NH Nice, Nice to Paris—with grand architecture, DAYS 4–5 Mecure Avignon Cite des Papes, illustrious museums, eclectic neighborhoods Avignon and inviting cafes on every corner, we'll DAYS 6–8 Les Jardins du Marais, Paris DAY 9 Return flight to Boston discover the France of our dreams! or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES

INCLUDES

Nice tour featuring the Promenade des Anglais, Roman amphitheatre and Old Town. Cassis with calanques cruise. Avignon tour including the old town and Papal Palace. Paris panoramic tour.

OPTIONALS: Nice—Monaco, Monte Carlo Casino and dinner. Avignon—Aix-en-Provence excursion including wine-tasting and dinner. Paris—Evening excursion including dinner and river cruise; Monet and Giverny excursion. PARIS 2n post-tour extension $349 pp/do. OPTIONAL: Montmartre lunch and wine tasting.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Nice and Paris to Boston, via a connecting city • TGV high-speed train from Provence to Paris • Seven nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Nine meals: six breakfasts, three dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of multilingual Tour Director

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE.

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LAKES & VILLAGES OF NORTHERN ITALY PLUS: ALPINE SWITZERLAND

9 DAYS: Saturday, September 17–Sunday, September 25, 2016

$2,969

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,279 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Land only pricing is available at your request if you prefer to make your own air arrangements. We may be able to assist you with airport/ hotel transfers. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

NORTHERN ITALY is a gorgeous landscape of deep blue lakes, smart resort towns, ancient villages, fortified castles and lush gardens. Lake Maggiore’s charm and sophistication are the perfect setting for Baveno, a small lake-side resort flanked by cypress trees, dotted with villas and lake-side promenades brimming with café’s and bars overlooking the Borromean Islands.

From our accommodations directly on the lake-front in a converted 18th-century villa, we’ll enjoy excursions to Isola Bella, quiet and secluded Lake Orta and romantic Bellagio on Lake Como.

We’ll have some time to browse in Stresa and see the highlights of Milan in a half-day tour. The highlight of this holiday may be the full-day excursion to three jewels of Alpine Switzerland: Ascona, with its charming old town and promenade overlooking Lake Maggiore; Locarno, which boasts the warmest climate in Switzerland, with flourishing palm and lemon trees and a 12th-century castle; and Bellinzona, the “most Italian Swiss town” with picturesque squares and courtyards and a trio of castles. Lake Maggiore is one of Italy’s most elegant destinations with old world charm, flower-decked lake islands and shores spanning two countries.

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Milan, via Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel Simplon, Baveno • Eleven meals: seven buffet breakfasts, four dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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

RESERVE BY JUNE 16, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

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9 DAYS: Friday, September 23–Saturday, October 1, 2016

$3,129

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,429 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Land only pricing is available at your request if you prefer to make your own air arrangements. We may be able to assist you with airport/ hotel transfers. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Sorrento

WE LOVE THIS TRIP!—a four-night stay on the chic island of Ischia with three nights in the grand dame of Italian resorts, Sorrento. Lush greenery, peaceful seaside towns and postcard panoramas, Ischia is an idyllic Mediterranean island surrounded by bright blue water. We’ll stay in Ischia town—divided into historic Ponte, marked by winding streets, fishermen's houses, traditional grocery stores, bars, restaurants and shops—and Ischia Porto, the port area with trendy Riva Destra (Right Bank) restaurants, shopping and nightlife. Enjoy a guided tour that includes La Mortella Botanical Gardens and the fascinating Aragonese Castle, a monstrous island fortress with myriad surprises. Our stay includes a winery visit and lunch and excursions to the islands of colorful, picturesque Procida and legendary Capri. In charming Sorrento, ACCOMMODATIONS we’ll discover winding, cobbled streets, DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston elegant piazzas and al fresco cafes. We’ll visit DAYS 2–5 Hotel Continental Terme, Ischia DAYS 6–8 Hotel Conca Park, Sorrento the famous ruins of the archaeological site at DAY 9 Return flight to Boston Pompeii and spend a day visiting Positano, or similar hotel accommodations Amalfi and Ravello.

FEATURES

INCLUDES

Full-day guided tour of Ischia including La Mortella Gardens and Castello Aragonese, Pietratorcia winery visit for lunch. Half-day excursion by boat to Procida with guided tour and lunch. Full-day excursion by boat to Capri including Villa San Michele and Gardens of Caesar Augustus and lunch. Panoramic tour of Naples. Guided tour of Sorrento. Excursion to Pompeii with guided tour. Full-day excursion to the Amalfi Coast including Positano, Amalfi and Ravello.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Naples, via Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations • Twelve meals: seven breakfasts, three lunches, Welcome and Farewell dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local guides during excursions

RESERVE BY JUNE 22, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

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THE FRENCH RIVIERA & THE CINQUE TERRE NICE & MONTEROSSO

9 DAYS: Saturday, September 24–Sunday, October 2, 2016

$3,339

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,769 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Land only pricing is available at your request if you prefer to make your own air arrangements. We may be able to assist you with airport/ hotel transfers. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Nice

THIS EPIC MEDITERRANEAN HOLIDAY brings us from the azure coastline of the French Riviera to the dramatic scenery of the wildly-charming Cinque Terre. With year-round sun, belle époque and Art Deco architecture, the curving Bay of Angels and the celebrated Promenade des Anglais, Nice’s appeal is universal. We’ve included a tour featuring the gorgeous harbor, the historic Old Town and ending at the famous flower market with free time for lunch on our own, followed by a visit to medieval of St. Paul De Vence. Enjoy a full-day excursion to the principality of Monaco and Monte Carlo with free time. Called “some of the most dramatic coastal scenery on the planet,” by Lonely Planet, the five “jewel box” villages of the Cinque Terre cling to the steep cliffs and terraced hillsides along a six-mile stretch of Ligurian coast. We’ve ACCOMMODATIONS chosen Monterosso, the only village with its DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston own large beach and seafront promenade, DAYS 2–5 NH Hotel, Nice as our home-base for the next three nights.

DAYS 6–8 Hotel Villa Adriana, Monterosso An excursion to the five villages and a day at DAY 9 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations leisure round out this seaside vacation.

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Nice and Genoa to Boston, via Rome • Seven nights’ accommodations • Twelve meals: seven breakfasts, five dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

Nice: guided tour including harbor, Promenade des Anglais, historic center and flower market; excursion to St. Paul de Vence, tomb of Marc Chagall; full-day excursion to Monaco and Monte Carlo; full-day excursion to Avignon including the Palais des Papes.

Visit Albenga and Torre Pernice winery with lunch.

Monterosso: excursion to Cinque Terre villages.

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RESERVE BY JUNE 23, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

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THE AZORES

THE ISLAND OF SAO MIGUEL 8 DAYS: Sunday, September 25–Sunday, October 2, 2016 Sunday, October 2–Sunday, October 9, 2016

$2,279

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,279 per person triple occupancy; $2,579 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. MH Ross Travel Protection is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $450.

Sete Cidades

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

FEATURES

INCLUDES

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

• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled SATA Airlines 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 • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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PARMA

PLUS THE CINQUE TERRE, VERONA AND FERRARA 9 DAYS: Saturday, October 1–Sunday, October 9, 2016

$3,199

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,435 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Land only pricing is available at your request if you prefer to make your own air arrangements. We may be able to assist you with airport/ hotel transfers. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

WE KNOW MANY OF YOU PREFER VACATIONS that offer one home-base from which to explore a new region and this new travel program fits the bill. We’ll spend seven nights in Parma and enjoy a slice of everything beautiful and authentic about Italy.

Parma is a compact, walkable city, rich with culture, art, tradition and history—explore its architecture, beautiful gardens, medieval piazzas and shops. No visit to Parma would be complete without enjoying the superstars of Parma cuisine—mouth-watering Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and delectable Prosciutto di Parma ham—followed by a winery visit and lunch. (Yum!) We’ve arranged a walking tour of the city highlights including admission to the Baptistery and Teatro Farnese and followed by a visit to nearby Fontanellato to see the lovely, 14th-century, moated castle. We’ll enjoy excursions to elegant Ferrara (some say it’s the perfect Italian city), the stunning Cinque Terre (“Italy’s most remote and romantic stretch of Riviera,” says Rick Steves) and delightful Verona with its medieval palaces, winding streets, ancient ruins, and of course, Juliet’s balcony. And, we’ll enjoy a full-day in Parma with free time to explore its cobbled streets and historic small squares.

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Milan, via Rome • Seven nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel Button, Parma • Fourteen meals: seven breakfasts, four lunches with wine, three dinners with wine at local restaurants • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

Parmigiano Reggiano and Prosciutto di Parma tasting. Winery visit including lunch with wine at Casale del Groppone. Guided walking tour of Parma, lunch with wine. Excursion to Ferrara. Excursion to the Cinque Terre including lunch with wine.

Excursion to Verona including guided walking tour and lunch with wine.

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RESERVE BY JUNE 30, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

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GETAWAY TO ICELAND 6 DAYS: Sunday, October 2–Friday, October 7, 2016

$1,799

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,779 per person triple occupancy; $2,199 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. MH Ross Travel Protection is $120. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $400.

Reykjavik

HOP A QUICK FLIGHT—the shortest to any European destination—and you’re there! We’ve included the “musts” in this mini-getaway: a Reykjavik city tour of the colorful, historic center and shopping districts. A full-day “Golden Circle” excursion brings us to the famous trio of sites: the rainbow misted waterfall Gullfoss; Geysir with its spouting geysers and hot springs; and Thingvellir, a renowned beauty spot set amidst lava fields and deep ravines. Along the stunning South Coast we’ll explore charming villages and view Sólheimajökull Glacier.

We’ll top off our stay with a relaxing and rejuvenating visit to the Blue Lagoon before we return to the airport. Don’t miss this wonderfully-priced opportunity to visit one of Europe’s most unique and captivating cities.

Icelandik Bay

INCLUDES

Blue Lagoon

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• Round-trip, non-stop regularly scheduled Icelandair flights from Boston to Reykjavik • Four nights’ superior three-star accommodations: Center Hotel Plaza, Reykjavik • Breakfast daily • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of local Tour Host

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AMSTERDAM GETAWAY 7 DAYS: Sunday, October 1–Friday, October 7, 2016

$1,999

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 $400.

ONE OF THE MOST COLORFUL CITIES in the world, Amsterdam packs picturesque canals, a multitude of museums and Europe’s largest historic center into an intimate and charming package. With 7,000 preserved historic buildings, nearly 200 canals traversed by more than a thousand bridges, the fabled, gabled houses and painted houseboats, Amsterdam is instantly likeable. Make time to visit the floating flower market and Nine Streets shopping area; enjoy craft beer and street food, use the convenient tram system and enjoy the fact that nearly everyone you meet will speak nearly-perfect English.

INCLUDES

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• Round-trip non-stop regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Amsterdam • Five nights’ four-star accommodations: Golden Tulip West • Breakfast daily, welcome dinner • Half-day city tour • Canal cruise • Hosted, round-trip airport/hotel transfers

Amsterdam Canals

RESERVE BY JUNE 28, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

GOLDEN PRAGUE

7 DAYS: Monday, October 3–Sunday, October 9, 2016

$1,869

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 $400.

THE QUINTESSENTIAL BOHEMIAN CAPITAL, Prague draws an international crowd of art lovers, culture enthusiasts and, of course, romantics. An old and glorious city with history carved into every cobblestone of its narrow streets, Prague is one of the few European capitals whose architecture has remained unmarred by war for the last 600 years. The historic center offers a unique variety of architecture from thousand-year-old Romanesque rotundas to ornate Art Deco mansions.

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Prague, via a connecting city • Five nights’ four-star accommodations: Jurys Inn • Breakfast daily, welcome dinner • Half-day city tour • Hosted, round-trip airport/hotel transfers

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Bridges in Prague

RESERVE BY JUNE 30, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

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BUDAPEST IS OFTEN A SURPRISE to travelers as they discover it’s one of Europe’s prettiest cities. The Danube River winds though its center creating a stunning skyline— the red dome of Parliament, Buda castle, gothic architecture, riverside promenades and lovely bridges—and separates the city into Buda with its medieval streets, museums, caves and Roman ruins and dynamic Pest with flea markets, bookstores, antique stores and cafés. Join this Travel Club Exclusive and discover a 1,000-year-old culture, museums and exceptional cuisine and wine.

$1,999

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

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BUDAPEST GETAWAY

7 DAYS: Monday, October 10–Sunday, October 16, 2016

Call for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $400.

INCLUDES

House of Parliament, Budapest

RESERVE BY JULY 7, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Budapest, via a connecting city • Five nights’ four-star accommodations: NH Budapest City • Breakfast daily, one dinner • Half day city tour • Coffee and cakes at Café Central • Hosted, round-trip airport/hotel transfers

DUBLIN GAVE US JAMES JOYCE and Oscar Wilde, Guinness and U2. It’s where the locals are happy to see you and all seem to have a relative in Boston! Justifiably proud of its reputation for “craic,” a general good-time atmosphere—Dublin is vibrant and famous for its pubs with their traditional entertainment. Be sure to visit Trinity College to view the amazing Book of Kells and St Patrick’s Cathedral. Dublin is a treasure—a cosmopolitan capital with its traditional culture brilliantly preserved.

$1,799

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 $400.

INCLUDES

St. Patrick's Cathedral

RESERVE BY AUGUST 4, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

• Round-trip non-stop, regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Dublin • Five nights’ four-star accommodations: Croke Park Hotel • Irish breakfast daily, one pub dinner • Half-day city tour • Hosted, round-trip airport/hotel transfers

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DUBLIN GETAWAY

7 DAYS: Monday, November 7–Sunday, November 13, 2016

SWITZERLAND, FRANCE ITALY, AUSTRIA & GERMANY THE JEWELS OF ALPINE EUROPE

13 DAYS: Monday, October 3–Saturday, October 15, 2016

$3,469

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

$3,909 for single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

Lucerne; photo © Lucerne Tourism

EXPERIENCE RICH CULTURE, impressive architecture and culinary delights against a backdrop of soaring alpine peaks. Begin in sophisticated lake-side Lucerne and explore the winding, medieval-era streets of the Old Town. Cross into France for a boat cruise around Lake Annecy, offering panoramic views of the breathtaking mountains that inspired ACCOMMODATIONS Paul Cezanne. Visit the picturesque valley DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston and charming resort village of Chamonix DAYS 2–3 Ameron Hotel Flora Luzern, Lucerne at the base of Mont Blanc. Cross the border DAYS 4–5 Hotel Novotel Annecy Centre Atria, Annecy into Italy and spend the day on Lake Como DAYS 6–7 NH Pontevecchio, Lake Como region as we visit Villa Carlotta, an elegant 18th DAY 8 Hotel Laudinella, St. Moritz century Italian estate surrounded by 14 DAYS 9–10 Hotel Innsbruck, Innsbruck acres of gardens. Soak up the views from DAYS 11–12 Four Points by Sheraton Munich chic St. Moritz, visit Innsbruck, capital of Central, Munich the Austrian Tyrol, and Munich for a guided DAY 13 Return flight to Boston tour and a day to explore on our own. or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Zurich and Munich to Boston, via a connecting city • Eleven nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Fifteen meals: ten breakfasts, five dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of a multilingual Tour Director

Lucerne, Bern, Geneva, Lake Annecy, Chamonix, Lake Como region, Villa Carlotta, St. Moritz, Liechtenstein, Innsbruck, Munich. OPTIONALS: Lucerne—Mount Pilatus. Lake Como—Lake Cruise and Bellagio. Innsbruck—Neuschwanstein Castle.

Munich—Dachau.

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THE CINQUE TERRE, FLORENCE, LUCCA & SIENA 9 DAYS: Saturday, October 8–Sunday, October 16, 2016

$2,599

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,829 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Land only pricing is available at your request if you prefer to make your own air arrangements. We may be able to assist you with airport/ hotel transfers. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Tuscany

A GORGEOUS, SUN-DRENCHED CLIMATE; romantic landscapes; exquisite art and architecture and traditional delicious cuisine—experience the Italy of your dreams in Tuscany with The Travel Club. From accommodations at the beautiful Grand Hotel Plaza in the exclusive spa resort of Montecatini Terme, we’ll enjoy excursions through the Tuscan countryside, visiting Florence—“The Cradle of the Renaissance”—and home to the Academy of Fine Arts and Michelangelo’s David, the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio—elegant Lucca with its Roman reminders, beautiful Siena with the most gorgeous scallop-shaped piazza and astonishing San Gimignano—the city of medieval towers. We’ve set aside a full day to explore the Cinque Terre, five crazily constructed fishing villages, set amid some of the most dramatic coastal scenery on the planet. To these wondrous surroundings, we’ve added wine tastings and fabulous local lunches, wine with dinner at the hotel and expert guides leading the way. The Travel Club’s exclusive trip to Tuscany can’t be beat!

TRAVELER REVIEW

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“I loved that everything was taken care of for us. Gabriella was so attentive and we saw and learned so much. Food was great, company was so compatible, hotel centrally located and service excellent. Bus was comfortable and driver very accommodating. Great value. I have already recommended it to several people.

Hope I am able to take another trip with SOM.” —Anne S., Fall 2015

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

RESERVE BY JULY 1, 2016

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CLASSIC TUSCANY

THE AMALFI COAST CAPRI, POSITANO, POMPEII AND RAVELLO INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. *Prices are per person double occupancy. Call for single and triple rates and reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Land only pricing is available at your request if you prefer to make your own air arrangements.

We may be able to assist you with airport/hotel transfers.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

THIS IS THE TRIP OUR MEMBERS CALL THE BEST VALUE in travel today! In a country with over 7,000 km of coastline, the Amalfi Coast is often considered the “coast with the most.”

This 50 km long stretch of paradise entrances visitors with stunning scenery, panoramic vistas, sun-washed, hill-hugging villages and, of course, its unmatched Italian style and culture.

The Amalfi Coast is beautiful, romantic and dramatic and the Club has become justly famous for our tour of the best of the best. Home-base is a charming hotel in Maiori with its long, wide beach. From there we’ll set out on a new adventure each day—a guided tour of the excavations at Pompeii followed by a winery visit; a full-day visit to the magical and glamorous isle of Capri; a full-day visit to glorious Sorrento, with lunch; and an exploration of the town of Amalfi. The next day we’ll travel by motorboat to the village that seems to tumble into the blue sea—Positano—where we’ll have the whole day to explore on our own. And 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!

TRAVELER REVIEW

Amalfi Coastline

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

—Susan C., October 2015

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EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

9 DAYS:

Saturday, October 8–Sunday, October 16, 2016: $2,599* Friday, April 14–Saturday, April 22, 2017: $2,979* Saturday, May 13–Sunday, May 21, 2017: $2,699*

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Naples, via Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations: 2016: Hotel San Francesco, Maiori; 2017: Hotel Pietra di Luna, Maiori • 2016: Nineteen meals: seven buffet breakfasts, five lunches, seven dinners with wine; 2017: fourteen meals, seven buffet breakfasts, four lunches, four dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local guide during excursions

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.

RESERVE BY: October Trip: JUNE 30, 2016 April & May Trips: DECEMBER 31, 2016

Ravello

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THE GREEK ISLANDS

13 DAYS: Saturday, October 8–Thursday, October 20, 2016 14 DAYS: Monday, April 17–Sunday, April 30, 2017 14 DAYS: Tuesday, May 9–Monday, May 22, 2017

$3,839

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

$4,339 for single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

Santorini

A GREEK ISLANDS HOLIDAY: whitewashed, cliff-hugging villages, enchanting seascapes, black sand beaches, ancient ruins and, of course, Mediterranean cuisine—all add up to the trip of a lifetime. This Greek Odyssey begins and ends in Athens: monuments, eclectic markets and lively streets. Visit Mykonos to soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere and Santorini whose scenery and charm are off the charts—to watch one of the world’s truly ACCOMMODATIONS beautiful sunsets. Next is Crete; flush with DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston fantastic beaches and turquoise lagoons!

DAYS 2–4 Metropolitan Hotel, Athens Some say visiting Greece is a life-altering DAYS 5–7 Hotel Petinos, Mykonos experience. Let’s find out!

DAYS 8–10 El Greco Resort, Santorini DAYS 11–12

Hotel Galaxy, Crete

DAY 13

Metropolitan Hotel, Athens

DAY 14

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Athens, via a connecting city • Ferry from Athens to Mykonos, ferry from Mykonos to Santorini, ferry from Santorini to Crete, flight from Crete to Athens • Twelve nights’ four-star accommodations (October date is 11 nights) • Sixteen meals: eleven breakfasts, five dinners with wine or beer (October date has 14 meals) • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of multilingual Tour Director

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

Mykonos—Scenic Mykonos villages and landscapes, Delos excursion. Santorini—Wine tasting and lunch.

Crete—Chania excursion.

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GALAPAGOS ISLANDS CRUISE & ECUADOR

10 DAYS: Monday, October 17–Wednesday, October 26, 2016: $5,109* Monday, March 20–Wednesday, March 29, 2017: $5,009*

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

*Prices are per person double occupancy. Call for single rates and reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

A UNIQUE LIVING MUSEUM, the magical Galapagos Islands are on nearly everyone’s “mustvisit” list. After arrival in Ecuador, we’ll spend a full day touring the town of Quito. A short flight brings us to Baltra and our cruise ship, Galapagos Legend. Our exploration begins with a cruise to Black Turtle Cove. Island hop from Santiago Island (after a wet landing we explore extensive lava flows and have a chance to swim or snorkel in Sullivan Bay) to the dark red sand beaches of Rabida Island. We’ll also spend a day on Isabela Island—a single land mass made from six ancient volcanoes—and wiggle our toes in the black sands around Urbina Bay, choose to either snorkel with the local sea turtles or visit the giant tortoises, and have a chance to see a blue-footed booby on a walking tour near Tagus Cove. On the last day of our cruise we’ll visit Punta Espinosa on Isla Fernandina whose dramatic lava flows are home to marine iguanas and Vicente Roca Point and the Bolivar Channel where we might see dolphins and whales. We’ll have some time on Santa Cruz Island to visit a giant tortoise reserve before our return to Quito and a visit to Otavalo to browse the market stalls.

FEATURES

INCLUDES

Quito: tour including Old Town and Cerro Panecillo hill. Cruise: Santa Cruz Island, Black Turtle Cove, Santiago Island wet landing, Sullivan Bay, Rabida Island dinghy ride, Isabela Island wet landing, snorkel in Urbina Bay, Tagus Cove, Espinosa Point dry landing, Vicente Roca Point and Bolivar Channel. Otavalo: giant tortoise reserve, Quitsato Sundial, craft market. OPTIONALS: Quito—Mindo Cloud Forest. PERU AND MACHU PICCHU 6n posttour extension $1,799 pp/do land and air.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Quito, via a connecting city • Internal flights • Four nights’ three-star accommodations • Four nights’ three-star cruise in outside cabins • Seventeen meals: seven breakfasts, four lunches, six dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel/dock transfers • Services of multilingual Tour Director

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CLASSIC SICILY

PALERMO, AGRIGENTO & TAORMINA 9 DAYS: Saturday, October 22–Sunday, October 30, 2016

$2,799

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,045 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Land only pricing is available at your request if you prefer to make your own air arrangements. We may be able to assist you with airport/ hotel transfers. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Taormina

SICILY IS DRAMATIC—in every sense of the word. The largest island in the Mediterranean, Sicily has seen centuries of invaders, all attracted to its location and beauty. That doesn’t sound all that dramatic, you say? Try this: Sicily is blessed by the spectacular, turquoise Tyrrhenian Sea and cursed by volcanoes and earthquakes. Not enough? Quintessentially Italian yet uniquely Sicilian, the island has seen plagues, family vendettas, poverty and prosperity. It has always attracted poets, painters and lovers of beauty. In short—it’s dramatic! Join us as we explore Sicily from the storied streets of Palermo to the most famous of all Italian resorts—Taormina. In between we’ll visit Marsala for wine, Agrigento for Greek temples and Catania to see how a gorgeous city lives with the world’s most famous, active volcano ACCOMMODATIONS in the background! Now that’s dramatic!

DAY 1 DAYS 2–4 DAY 5 DAYS 6–8 DAY 9

Overnight flight from Boston Hotel Garibaldi, Palermo Hotel Kaos, Agrigento Hotel Continentale, Taormina Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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 • Eleven meals: seven buffet breakfasts, five dinners with wine • Wine tasting in Marsala • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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Sicily

FEATURES Guided full-day tour of Palermo; full-day excursion to Erice and Marsala including wine tasting and Sicilian snacks; tour of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento; visit to Catania; half-day walking tour of Taormina, half-day excursion to Mount Etna.

RESERVE BY JULY 21, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

SPRING 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. *Prices are per person double occupancy. Single reservations: Oct: $2,199; Apr: $2,579. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Land only pricing is available at your request if you prefer to make your own air arrangements. We may be able to assist you with airport/ hotel transfers. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Vatican Museum

THE ANCIENTS WERE RIGHT! Rome is the Eternal City and its 3,000-year heritage is evident on every street of this historic and cultural gem where modern life blends with the antiquities of a lost time. Rome celebrates 2016 with its Jubilee of Mercy as declared by Pope Francis and the doors of all the city’s churches are open to the public including the Holy Door at St. Peter’s. In 2017 we’ll be in Rome for Easter Sunday. We’ve chosen accommodations at the centrally located Hotel Milani, with easy access to public transportation. We’ve included “jump-the-line” tickets for the Vatican Museum. Our independent programs are designed for you to experience Rome on your own, but we have a few suggestions. Don’t miss the Borghese Museum—the art, the gardens and the building are extravagantly beautiful. Head to the Campo dei Fiori outdoor market, buy your wine, bread, cheese and enjoy a picnic at Piazza Navona as you people watch. You’ll discover the treasures of this immense open-air museum go hand-in-hand with Rome’s more modern pleasures—legendary cuisine, cutting-edge fashion and shopping!

INCLUDES

EASTER IN ROME Banks, shops and some restaurants will be closed on Easter Sunday AND Easter Monday. Main tourist sites such as the Coliseum, Roman Forum, Galleria Borghese and other archeological sites and museums keep normal hours. The Pope leads Easter Mass inside Saint Peter’s Basilica. Those who plan to be in Rome for Easter are advised to contact the Chancery offices of their local diocese as far in advance as possible to arrange for tickets.

RESERVE BY: October Trip: JULY 22, 2016 April Trip: DECEMBER 31, 2016

• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Rome • Five nights’ superior three-star accommodations: Hotel Milani • American buffet breakfast daily • Welcome beverage on arrival • Welcome dinner with wine at local restaurant • Half-day guided panoramic motorcoach tour • Half-day tour of Vatican museum, St. Peter’s Basilica and Sistine Chapel • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers

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ROMAN HOLIDAY

7 DAYS: Sunday, October 30–Saturday, November 5, 2016: $1,879* Rome at Easter: Friday, April 14–Thursday, April 20, 2017: $2,299*

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FLORENCE GETAWAY

7 DAYS: Sunday, October 30–Saturday, November 5, 2016: $1,899* Sunday, February 19–Saturday, February 25, 2017: $1,999* INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. *Prices are per person double occupancy. Single reservations: Oct: $2,209; Feb: $2,275. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Land only pricing is available at your request if you prefer to make your own air arrangements. We may be able to assist you with airport/ hotel transfers. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Florence

FLORENCE IS A STUNNING MEDIEVAL CITY considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful with its palaces, churches and museums. 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 “skip-the-line” visits to the Accademia Gallery to see Michelangelo’s David and the Uffizi Gallery. 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. You’ll enjoy Florence in the off-season when it’s less congested and easier to get a table at restaurants!

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Florence, via Rome; February: Air France flights, via Paris • Five nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel Cellai • Buffet breakfast daily • Welcome beverage on arrival • Welcome dinner with wine at local restaurant • Half-day guided walking tour with skipthe-line admission to Accademia Gallery to see David • Half-day guided tour of Uffizi Gallery with skip-the-line admission • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers

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Ponte Vecchio

TRAVELER REVIEW “I love your Independent Programs! This was my third... Paris and Florence were the other two.”

—Deborah P., Venice, November 2014

RESERVE BY: October Trip: JULY 22, 2016 February Trip: NOVEMBER 11, 2016

SPRING 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

$2,199

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,549 for single rservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Land only pricing is available at your request if you prefer to make your own air arrangements. We may be able to assist you with airport/ hotel transfers. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Rialto Bridge

YOU’VE NEVER SEEN ANYTHING QUITE LIKE VENICE! This exotic lagoon city, built on a hundred islands in the Adriatic, is a watery labyrinth of sun-speckled canals and arched bridges, marble palaces, piazzas both massive and tiny, narrow streets and a glorious quay-side promenade…all in a car-free zone! The heart of Venice, Piazza San Marco, looks as perfect as a film set. The iconic Basilica, Doges Palace, Rialto Bridge and Bridge of Sighs are everything you’ve hoped for. Your first cruise (by gondola or vaporetto) down the Grand Canal—the most beautiful “street” in Venice, surrounded by opulent architecture and bustling with water-craft—is an unforgettable experience! You’ll enjoy a guided walking tour of the San Marco area and then it’s time to indulge: visit the marvelous Peggy Guggenheim Collection or Ca’Rezzonico with its 18th-century art and decadent furnishings; wander down mysterious passageways, listen to music in a floodlit square, sip a Bellini at Bar Longhi at Hotel Gritti Palace. No matter where you go, you’ll find history, beauty and romance. “An endlessly seductive charm.”—Rick Steves

Hotel All'Angelo

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

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

—Susan G., November 2015

RESERVE BY AUGUST 4, 2016

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled Air France flights from Boston to Venice, via Paris • Five nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel All’Angelo • Welcome beverage on arrival • Welcome dinner with wine at local restaurant • Buffet breakfast daily • Half-day guided walking tour • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers

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VENICE

7 DAYS: Saturday, November 5–Friday, November 11, 2016

DISCOVER PORTUGAL PORTO, LISBON & THE ALGARVE

9 DAYS: Saturday, November 5–Sunday, November 13, 2016

$2,609

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

$2,819 for single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

IN ASTONISHINGLY BEAUTIFUL, sunny Portugal, we’ll discover charming old villages, a dramatic coastline, fairy tale palaces, stunning monuments and flower-covered landscapes. This unique itinerary begins in Porto—where port wine originated—with a wander through the medieval lanes of the old district and the postcard-perfect Douro riverfront. (An optional tour includes a river cruise, a stop at a port wine cellar and a tasting!) In Gothic Coimbra we’ll enjoy visiting both the university and the stunning cathedral before arriving in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Evora—with its Roman roots, a cultural oasis for over 2,000 years. Discover white-sand beaches and tranquil fishing villages in the Algarve, Portugal’s sunny, southern, resort-lined coast, and visit Cape St. Vincent, thought to be the edge of the world before the Age of Discovery. Colorful Lisbon has old-world neighborhoods, the Moorish Alfama Quarter, world-class art ACCOMMODATIONS and museums, mosaic sidewalks, red-tiled DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston roofs, gothic cathedrals, tiny fado clubs and DAYS 2–3 Mercure Porto Centro Hotel, Porto monuments to the explorers. Portugal is a DAY 4 M’AR De AR Muralhas, Evora feast for every sense.

DAYS 5–6 Holiday Inn Algarve, Algarve DAYS 7–8 DAY 9

Hotel Sana Malhoa, Lisbon Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Porto and Lisbon to Boston, via a connecting city • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations • Nine meals: six breakfasts, three dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of multilingual Tour Director

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FEATURES Porto tour including Old-World Ribeira district; Coimbra tour including the university and cathedral.

Evora tour; Algarve coast, visit Lagos, Sagres and Cape St. Vincent. Lisbon tour including Jeronimos Monastery, Belem Tower and Alfama district.

OPTIONALS: Porto—Douro River Cruise and port wine cellars. Lisbon—Fado Dinner and Show; Sintra and Portuguese Riviera. LISBON 2n post-tour extension $259 pp/do. OPTIONALS: Fatima Shrines and Basilicas; Medieval Obidos and Nazare.

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE.

SPRING 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

$1,759

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

$1,759 per person triple occupancy; $2,069 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $400.

Ring of Kerry

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

The Travel Club has arranged a beautiful journey where we’ll experience a “bit of the Irish”— a dose of history, gracious hospitality and a countryside full of charm and beauty. We’ll visit 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, we’ll make our way to bustling Killarney. Next day we’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 we’ll visit the colorful village of Sneem and pause at Moll’s Gap for a view of the Lakes of Killarney. As we depart Killarney for Dublin we’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 then enjoy the next two days of leisurely exploration on our own.

ACCOMMODATIONS 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 or similar hotel accommodations

Temple Bar

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.

RESERVE BY JULY 1, 2016 A sell out in 2013, 2014 and 2015!

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

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EMERALD ISLE ESCAPE

8 DAYS: Wednesday, November 2–Wednesday, November 9, 2016

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LONDON

LONG THANKSGIVING GETAWAY 5 DAYS: Wednesday, November 23–Sunday, November 27, 2016

$1,999

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 $400.

Big Ben

LONDON IS WHERE YOU’LL FIND FOUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES—The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Maritime Greenwich, and Kew Royal Botanic Gardens—more than two hundred free-admission attractions, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Big Ben, the Royals (both old and new), street markets, an endless choice of pubs, glorious green parks, the best theater scene on the planet, black cabs and red double-decker buses, shopping at Harrods, Selfridges and Oxford Street. We’ve included a panoramic highlights tour and Thanksgiving dinner on Thursday. This independent program, exclusive to The Travel Club, lets you decide what you’d like to see (although we’ll give you a list of our favorites)—without having to take time off from work or school. It’s the perfect opportunity to get away.

Westminster Abbey

INCLUDES • Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Delta flights from Boston to London • Three nights’ four-star accommodations: Thistle Hyde Park • Guided panoramic highlights tour • English breakfast daily, Thanksgiving dinner • Hosted, round-trip airport/hotel transfers

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Tower of London

RESERVE BY AUGUST 15, 2016

SPRING 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. *Prices are per person double occupancy. Call for triple and single rates and reservations. Single accommodations for this tour are limited. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $280.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

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

Macaw

COSTA RICA IS AN ECO-TOURISM HAVEN whose enlightened approach to conservation ensures its lush jungles are home to playful monkeys, languid sloths, lizards and a mindboggling assortment of exotic birds. We begin in colorful San Jose before heading to breathtakingly beautiful Guanacaste—ocean views, sandy beaches and lush tropical greenery. Our visit to Monteverde Cloud Forest—an outstanding wildlife sanctuary—is highlighted by a nature walk, butterfly garden and a leisurely-paced “Hanging Bridges” walking tour. A two-night lodge stay ACCOMMODATIONS overlooking Arenal Volcano includes a lake cruise and a river trip by covered canoe in DAY 1 Flight from Boston Wyndham San Jose Herradura the Cano Negro nature preserve (home to Hotel, San Jose the most viewable indigenous wildlife).

FEATURES Monteverde Cloud Forest nature walk. Selvatura Park cloud forest reserve, butterfly gardens and hummingbird gallery, Hanging Bridges walking tour. Arenal area and Lake Arenal cruise, cooking demonstration. Cano Negro nature preserve river canoe trip. OPTIONALS: Monteverde Cloud Forest—Zip Line Canopy Adventure. Arenal—Natri Spa Arenal Springs Hotel. Guanacaste—Sunset catamaran cruise. JUNGLE ADVENTURE 3n posttour extension $499 pp/do.

RESERVE BY: December Trip: MAY 27, 2016 February Trip: AUGUST 14, 2016 April Trip: SAVE $100 WHEN YOU RESERVE BY SEPTEMBER 27, 2016

DAYS 2–3

Esplendor Tamarindo, Guanacaste

DAYS 4–5

El Establo, Monteverde

DAYS 6–7

Arenal Springs Resort, Arenal

DAY 8

Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel, San Jose

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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

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TROPICAL COSTA RICA

9 DAYS: Saturday, December 3–Sunday, December 11, 2016: $2,549* Monday, February 20–Tuesday, February 28, 2017: $2,649* Monday, April 3–Tuesday. April 11, 2017: $2,599*

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DISCOVER CUBA

9 DAYS: Tuesday, December 6–Wednesday, December 14, 2016

$4,899

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $5,449 for single reservations. Triple accommodations for this tour are unavailable. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $280. 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.

JOIN US AS WE CROSS A CULTURAL DIVIDE, exploring the art, history and culture of the Cuban people. Develop an understanding of who they are when meeting with local shop keepers, musicians, dancers and factory workers. Spend time at a retirement community, the “grandparents party,” and listen to them sing, dance and play music. Take in the colonial feel of Cienfuegos, “La Perla del Sur” or Pearl of the South, and visit historic cathedrals and colonial homes. Spend four nights in one of the world’s most culturally rich cities, Havana. Stay at the iconic Hotel Nacional and explore the city’s architecture in Old Havana. Learn the rhythm of Cuba through Salsa dancing. Meet a Cuban family in ACCOMMODATIONS their paladar, a privately-owned restaurant.

DAY 1 Flight from Boston Throughout your journey, experience the Crowne Plaza Tampa Westshore, power of travel to unite two peoples in a Tampa DAYS 2–4 Iberostar Ensenachos, Caibarien, true cultural exchange.

Villa Clara DAYS 5–8 DAY 9

Hotel Nacional de Cuba, Havana Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Tampa and Havana to Boston, via a connecting city • Internal flights • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston’s Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Eight nights’ first-class accommodations • Seventeen meals: eight breakfasts, three lunches, six dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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FEATURES Cayo Santa Maria resort, Che Guevara Museum, dinner with live traditional music. Excursion to Santa Clara including local art school, a vibrant retirement community, local handicraft market. Visit the sugar museum, walking tour of Remedios, cigar factory, visit Caibarien road of artists. Visit Cienfuegos Province Botanical Gardens, the historic Plaza Mayor, choral performance at Tomas Terry Theatre. Havana: Literacy Museum, healthcare facility, traditional Old Havana lunch, performing arts school, learn about the Santeria religion, local antique cars, learn about Salsa dancing. Visit the Cuban Fine Arts Museum and Casa Fuster. Enjoy a drive in an antique America car.

RESERVE BY MAY 31, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

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SPEND NEW YEAR’S WEEK IN LONDON

7 DAYS: Thursday, December 29, 2016–Wednesday, January 4, 2017

$2,849

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

$3,159 for single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

New Year’s Fireworks Display

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

You can sweeten your holiday with a choice of exciting optional tours both in and outside the city and a chance to watch the spectacular New Year’s Day Parade which starts at Parliament Square when Big Ben strikes noon.

FEATURES

INCLUDES

Panoramic tour including Buckingham Palace, evening ride on London Eye, Covent Garden, farewell dinner. OPTIONALS: Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Salisbury, A Day in Oxford, St. Paul’s Cathedral & Westminster Abbey. LONDON 2n post-tour extension $399 pp/do.

• Round-trip, regularly scheduled flights from Boston to London • Five nights first-class accommodations: Hilton London Kensington or similar • Six meals: four breakfasts, two dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE.

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KENYA WILDLIFE SAFARI

13 DAYS: Friday, January 13–Wednesday, January 25, 2017: $4,889* Friday, February 17–Wednesday March 1, 2017: $5,039*

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

*Prices are per person double occupancy. Single reservations:Jan: $5,629, Feb: $5,779. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport and visa required. Per person deposit is $600.

Mount Kilimanjaro

“I NEVER KNEW OF A MORNING IN AFRICA WHEN I WOKE UP THAT I WAS NOT HAPPY.” —Ernest Hemingway. Safari—this single word conjures stunning visions of an epic adventure on the plains of Africa. On this fascinating journey we’ll travel through the foothills of Mount Kenya, traverse the Great Rift Valley, visit the spectacular Masai Mara Game Reserve and Amboseli National Park, whose open plains are home to big game and are guarded by the imposing peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. This once-in-a-lifetime safari experience is enhanced by seven game drives and walks; lunch at Aberdare ACCOMMODATIONS Country Club; a visit to the Kigio Wildlife DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston Conservatory; game viewing at your DAYS 2–3 The Boma, Nairobi lodge; and a stay at a tented camp. As you DAY 4 The Ark, Mount Kenya National Park experience all the wonders that Kenya’s DAYS 5–6 Kigio Wildlife Camp, Great Rift Valley best game parks have to offer you’ll DAYS 7–8 Siana Springs Tented Camp, exclaim what so few of us have ever said, Masai Mara “This is Africa!”

DAY 9

The Boma, Nairobi

DAYS 10–11

Amboseli Sentrim, Amboseli

DAYS 12–13

Overnight flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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

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FEATURES 4x4 land cruiser excursion to Karen Blixen Estate and Giraffe Center preserve. Aberdare Country Club lunch. Experience the Coriolis effect at the equator.

Kigio Wildlife Conservatory lunch and nature walk.

4x4 land cruiser game drive at Lake Nakuru National Park. Travel the Great Rift Valley. Masai Mara game drives. Amboseli National Park game drives.

OPTIONAL: TANZANIA 4n post-tour extension $1,799 pp/do.

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE.

SPRING 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

$3,269

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,239 per person triple occupancy; $3,969 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $280. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

Gamboa Rainforest Resort

JOIN THE TRAVEL CLUB and discover this country of lush rainforests, rich history, diverse wildlife and spectacular coastlines. Our vacation kicks off with a three-night stay at the exotic Gamboa Rainforest Resort, a partial transit of the Panama Canal and a visit to Panama City’s Casco Viejo (Old Quarter.) We’ll enjoy a nature walk through our resort’s jungle forest before we board dugout canoes for an excursion to an Emberá indigenous village. Visit Miraflores Locks Visitor Center to watch ships traverse the locks of the Panama Canal and Anton Valley to visit a local community nestled inside the second largest volcanic crater in the world. See the real Panama with visits to an orchid nursery, a Panama hat workshop, orange grove and sugarcane mill, artisans, a rum distillery and a folklore and dance show. Our holiday winds down at Playa Bonita (beautiful beach) with sun, ACCOMMODATIONS sand, and an ocean view room in our beachDAY 1 Flight from Boston front property.

DAYS 1–3 Gamboa Rainforest Resort, Gamboa

FEATURES Panama Canal partial transit cruise. Panama City: Flamenco Marina, Mercado de Mariscos, the Old Quarter tour. Gamboa Rainforest Resort nature walk. Visit Embera indigenous village by dugout canoe. Miraflores Locks Visitor Center. Anton Valley community: handicraft market, view pre-Columbian art at Museum El Valle, orchid nursery, El Nispero Zoo and conversation program. Panama hat workshop, orange grove and picnic lunch, sugarcane mill, folklore and dance show, rum distillery. Playa Bonita beachfront resort. OPTIONALS: Gamboa—Rainforest Canopy Tour Aerial Tram, Gatun Lake Expedition.

SAVE $100 WHEN YOU RESERVE BY AUGUST 11, 2016

DAYS 4–5

Los Mandarinos Hotel, Anton Valley

DAYS 6–7

Cubita Boutique Resort & Spa, Anton Valley

DAY 8

Westin Playa Bonita, Playa Bonita

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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

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DISCOVER PANAMA

9 DAYS: Thursday, February 16–Friday, February 24, 2017

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SUNNY PORTUGAL

10 DAYS: Friday, February 17–Sunday, February 26, 2017

$2,849

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,819 per person triple occupancy; $3,249 for single reservations. Single accommodations for this tour are limited.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $280. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

Cascais, Portugal

PORTUGAL OFFERS EVERYTHING WE WANT IN A EUROPEAN GETAWAY—a lush landscape of flowers and golden beaches, a rich historical culture and phenomenal cuisine.

Enjoy three nights in “once a fishing village, now a refined seaside resort” Cascais, renowned for its glorious stretch of white sandy beach and mild climate. Discover Lisbon’s scenic vistas and marvelous architecture on a tour that highlights the Moorish Alfama Quarter, the Monument to the Discoveries and Jeronimo’s Monastery. Stroll picturesque Sintra and Obidos before a visit to the pilgrimage site of Fatima. Enjoy a one-night stay at a country resort set amidst 3,000 acres of vineyards, farms and cork trees. In addition to Portugal’s breathtaking scenery we’ll experience a traditional Fado performance, winery tours and tastings, a cooking demonstration and a visit to a family-run hand-painted tile shop.

ACCOMMODATIONS 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 Lagos, Algarve

DAY 9

Marriott Lisbon, Lisbon

DAY 10

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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

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FEATURES Lisbon tour including Moorish Alfama Quarter, Jeronimo’s Monastery, Monument to the Discoveries, Belem Tower. Leisure time in Cascais, local cuisine and wine with traditional entertainment and Fado performance. Excursion to Sintra, the Silver Coast, Obidos and Fatima. Visit to Evora and Monsaraz , winery tour and tasting. Overnight stay at a country resort. Visit Sagres to see the famous “compass rose” and the views from Cape of St. Vincente. Leisure day in Algarve. Visit a local cork factory, enjoy a local liqueur maker presentation and a cooking demonstration followed by dinner. Visit Azeitao Wine Museum for a tour and tasting. OPTIONALS: Algarve—Cruise, cave expedition, Portimao Museum and Dinner (weather permitting). Cascais—Cozinha Velha Restaurant dinner and Queluz Palace.

MADEIRA ISLAND 4n post-tour extension $1,249 pp/do land and air.

RESERVE BY AUGUST 14, 2016

SPRING 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

$2,199

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,169 per person triple occupancy; $2,449 for single reservations. Single accommodations for this tour are limited. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $280.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

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

Blarney Castle

ROLLING GREEN HILLS, the aroma of peat fires, gorgeous cliffs and coastlines, an ancient landscape, history and folklore, vibrant cities and a fascinating, friendly people—it’s Ireland, of course! Easy going and charming, Dublin is the capital of Craic (pronounced ‘crack’), the art of life. We’ll enjoy our first taste with a welcome dinner at the Brazen Head, Ireland’s oldest pub—established in 1198. Our get-acquainted tour highlights St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the Guinness Storehouse. Experience traditional Irish family life with a memorable farm visit (complete with tea and scones) before heading to the historic Rock of Cashel, medieval Blarney Castle and accommodations in Killarney. We’ll enjoy “Diner’s Choice” tonight and choose from a selection of great restaurants. Drive the stunning coastal road of romantic Dingle Peninsula and see the spectacular landscapes along Slea Head, view the stunning, 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher and the stark landscape of ACCOMMODATIONS the Burren. Before heading to our “royal” DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston accommodations at Cabra Castle we’ll visit DAYS 2–3 Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin the Tullamore Dew Heritage Centre for an DAYS 4–5 Killarney Avenue, Killarney Irish whiskey tasting.

DAY 6 Absolute Hotel, Limerick DAY 7

Cabra Castle, Kingscourt

DAY 8

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES

INCLUDES

Dublin highlights tour including Phoenix Park, O’Connell and Grafton Streets, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Guinness Storehouse. Traditional Irish family farm visit.

Rock of Cashel, Blarney Castle and Blarney Woollen Mills. Dingle Peninsula, Gap of Dunloe, Slea Head road.

Cliffs of Moher, the Burren, Cabra Castle. Irish whiskey tasting. OPTIONAL: Dublin—Traditional Irish night.

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

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8 DAYS: Tuesday, February 21–Tuesday, February 28, 2017

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ICELAND’S MAGICAL NORTHERN LIGHTS

7 DAYS: Saturday, March 4–Friday, March 10, 2017

$2,999

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,969 per person triple occupancy; $3,249 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $280. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

ON THIS NEW VACATION, we’ll explore the “land of fire and ice”—a dramatic volcanic landscape of steaming lava fields, geysers, hot springs, thundering waterfalls, glacier-sculpted mountains, black-sand beaches— and have the rare opportunity to see the elusive Northern Lights. Our tour begins in Reykjavik, a city of bold contrasts: both cosmopolitan and small-town; young-at-heart and full of history. Enjoy an exhilarating evening cruise to seek out the aurora borealis. Travel the Golden Circle to experience Iceland’s most renowned natural wonders: Thingvellir National Park, the double cascade of spectacular Gullfoss Waterfall and the geothermal fields of Geysir and Strokkur. Spend three nights in Vik where we’ll search the night sky for the northern lights while surrounded by beaches, cliffs and mountains. See impressive Skógafoss (one of the largest waterfalls in Iceland), a black sand beach, an iceberg-dotted glacial lagoon and ACCOMMODATIONS Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Our DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston holiday winds down at the marvelous Blue DAY 2 Centerhotel Plaza, Reykjavik Lagoon where we’ll pamper ourselves in the DAYS 3–5 Hotel Katla Hofdabrekka, Vik warm, mineral-rich, geothermal waters.

DAY 6

Centerhotel Plaza, Reykjavik

DAY 7

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Reykjavik • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston’s Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Five nights’ first-class accommodations • Ten meals: five breakfasts, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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FEATURES Reykjavik walking tour including City Hall, the harbor and Hallgrimskirkja church. Evening northern lights cruise to Faxaflói Bay. Travel the Golden Circle including Thingvellir National Park, geothermal field of Geysir and Strokkur, Gullfoss waterfall, Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Visitor Center, Skogar Folk Museum, Skógafoss waterfall and Reynisfjara volcanic black sand beach.

Visit Jökulsárlón glacial lagoon. Visit the Blue Lagoon.

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A WEEK IN IRELAND OVER ST. PATRICK’S DAY

8 DAYS: Sunday, March 12–Sunday, March 19, 2017

$2,209

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

$2,419 for single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

O’Brien’s Tower, Cliffs of Moher; photo © Marco Regalia, Shutterstock

LET’S VISIT THE EMERALD ISLE during one of the most festive times of year—St. Patrick’s Day week! This six-night excursion starts in Galway, where we’ll leisurely tour Eyre Square, the 16th-century Spanish Arch and the traditional fishing village of Claddagh. View two of the country’s most dramatic landscapes as we travel through the limestone plateau of the Burren and explore the majestic Cliffs of Moher—rising 700 feet above the Atlantic Ocean. Soak in the verdant beauty of the Irish countryside en route to Dublin where we’ll spend three nights; enjoy a guided tour that highlights St. Stephen’s Green, the Georgian architecture of Merrion Square, Grafton Street, soaring St. Patrick’s Cathedral and ends in a pub in the Temple Bar district. On March 17 we can join the celebration at the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade or enjoy one of the cultural events held across the city.

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 DAYS 2–3 DAY 4

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

Free time in Galway. Visit Blarney Castle and Blarney Stone. Explore Cork’s English Market. Dublin tour including St. Stephen’s Green, Merrion Square, Trinity College, Phoenix Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, pub stop in the Temple Bar district. Free time in Dublin.

OPTIONALS: Dublin—Traditional Irish dinner and show, excursion to Glendalough.

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DAYS 5–7 DAY 8

Overnight flight from Boston Harbour Hotel, Galway Blarney Woollen Mills Hotel, County Cork Maldron Hotel Smithfield, Dublin Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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

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THE COLORS OF TUSCANY FLORENCE, LUCCA, CINQUE TERRE, CORTONA & ASSISI 10 DAYS: Friday, April 21–Sunday, April 30, 2017

$3,399

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

Call for single and triple rates and reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Land only pricing is available at your request if you prefer to make your own air arrangements. We may be able to assist you with airport/ hotel transfers. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

Lucca

A DREAMY LANDSCAPE of gently rolling hills covered with olive groves, cypress tree-lined country roads, endless vineyards, medieval hilltop villages, unmatched art and architecture, good food and great wine—Tuscany is a traveler’s paradise. This new vacation starts with four nights in Montecatini Terme and highlights the jewels of northern Tuscany with visits to Florence—“the heart and soul of the Renaissance,” elegant Lucca with its cobbled streets and handsome piazzas and the Cinque Terre—some of the most dramatic coastal scenery on the planet. Travel through Chianti country and visit an ancient winery estate for a wine tasting and lunch on our way to the spa resort town of Chianciano Terme. Fall in love with historic Montepulciano— whose hill-top perch makes an enduring image of Tuscany—tiny Pienza, delightfully crowded with Renaissance architecture; beautiful and ACCOMMODATIONS fascinating Cortona; Arezzo, recently voted DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston one of the best places to live in Italy (by DAYS 2–5 Grand Hotel Plaza, Italians); and Assisi (in Umbria), the UNESCO Montecatini Terme World Heritage Site dedicated to St. Francis.

DAYS 6–9 Grand Hotel Capitol, Amazing art, appealing villages, ancient Chianciano Terme culture and traditions, there is no place on DAY 10 Return flight to Boston earth like Tuscany. or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Florence, via Rome and Rome to Boston • Eight nights’ four-star accommodations • Sixteen meals: eight breakfasts, three lunches while touring, five dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

Excursion to Florence with half-day guided walking tour. Excursion to Lucca with walking tour and lunch. Excursion to Cinque Terre with lunch. Visit to Castello di Verrazzano winery estate for tour, tasting and lunch. Excursion to Montepulciano and Pienza; agriturismo dinner. Excursion to Assisi. Excursion to Arezzo and Cortona.

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AMSTERDAM, LUXEMBOURG & BRUSSLES 10 DAYS: Saturday, April 22–Monday, May 1, 2017

$3,009

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

$3,519 for single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

Amsterdam

SPRING MAY BE THE VERY BEST TIME to visit Amsterdam, Luxembourg and Brussels, three of Europe’s most picturesque cities. We’ll say “hallo” to Amsterdam, where our guide acquaints us with the charms of this lively city. We’ll tour venerable old Luxembourg City—17th-century architecture and flowering gardens—and see the World War II Monument and American Cemetery and Memorial. En route to Brussels—awash with elegant baroque houses and Gothic cathedrals—we’ll journey through the rolling hills of the Ardennes (site of the Battle of the Bulge) and Bastogne. Browse the galleries of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts for a peek at works

by Monet and Gauguin or sample some of Belgium’s renowned pastries and chocolate.

ACCOMMODATIONS

FEATURES Amsterdam tour including Dam Square, Royal Palace, Anne Frank Museum, admission to Van Gogh Museum. Free day in Amsterdam. Visit Maastricht.

Luxembourg City tour including Old Town, Citadel of the Holy Spirit, Grand Ducal Palace, World War II Monument to National Unity, Luxembourg American Cemetery and Memorial. View the Ardennes and Bastogne War Museum. Brasserie du Bocq brewery and beer tasting. Brussels tour including the Royal Palace, Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula, Grand Place market chocolate and beer tasting. Free day in Brussels. OPTIONALS: Amsterdam—Keukenhof Gardens, Canal cruise and dinner, Excursion to Delft. Luxembourg—Excursion to Trier, Germany. Brussels—Belgian cooking class and dinner, Excursion to Antwerp. BRUGES 2n post-tour extension $439 pp/do.

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE.

DAY 1 DAYS 2–4 DAY 5–6 DAYS 7–9 DAY 10

Overnight flight from Boston The Manor Hotel-Hampshire Eden, Amsterdam Doubletree by Hilton, Luxembourg City Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie, Brussels Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • 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 • Services of multilingual Tour Director

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A WEEK IN TAORMINA VISIT SICILY IN THE SPRING

9 DAYS: Saturday, April 22–Sunday, April 30, 2017

$3,199

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,459 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Land only pricing is available at your request if you prefer to make your own air arrangements. We may be able to assist you with airport/ hotel transfers. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Taormina Hillside

AN ANCIENT TOWN PERCHED HIGH ABOVE BLUE SEAS and decorated with blazing-red bougainvillea framing white-washed buildings, Taormina is Sicily’s jewel and ranked #4 of “best spring destinations” by Condé Nast Traveller. We’ll spend seven nights at the Continental Hotel, located in the heart of Old Town just steps from Corso Umberto—the main pedestrian street—and get acquainted on a half-day walking tour. A highlight of our week will be a handson cooking class with Chef Massimo Tomarchio that begins with a guided visit to the local market! Enjoy an excursion to Catania, a port city nestled in the foothills of grumbling, old Mount Etna, for a visit to its bustling street market, followed by a winery visit and lunch at an estate on the slopes of the volcano!... and Siracusa, to visit the spectacular archaeological site and beautiful Ortigia Island. We’ll visit Messina—sprawling up the Taormina Amphitheatre hillside above its sickle-shaped harbor—and Savoca, a 12th-century mountain village INCLUDES where scenes from The Godfather were • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia filmed. Our relaxing week winds down with a Airlines flights from Boston to Catania, free day to explore on our own. via Rome • Seven nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel Continental, Taormina • Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, four dinners with wine • One hands-on cooking lesson • Wine tasting and lunch • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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FEATURES Taormina half-day guided walking tour. Market visit and hands-on cooking class. Excursion to Catania and visit to Barone di Villagrande winery estate for tasting and lunch. Excursion to Siracusa archaeological park and Ortigia Island. Excursion to Messina and Savoca.

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PRAGUE, VIENNA & BUDAPEST

11 DAYS: Sunday, April 23–Wednesday, May 3, 2017

$3,629

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,599 per person triple occupancy; $4,329 for single reservations. Single accommodations for this tour are limited. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $280. 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.

Hradcany Castle, Prague

PRAGUE, VIENNA AND BUDAPEST—three cities, three countries, hundreds of memories.

Start in Prague, a fairy tale “city of a thousand spires,” tour Hradcany Castle and end the day with traditional Czech food, beer, wine and dancing. Next is sophisticated Vienna— historic and contemporary in one dazzling package—and dinner, local wine and traditional entertainment in the picturesque village of Grinzing. Visit grand Schönbrunn Palace and enjoy a short Danube River cruise (weather permitting). Then we’re off to Budapest—“Queen of the Danube”—highlighted by beautiful architecture and magnificent river views. Our holiday ends with a spectacular excursion to Szentendre and a visit to the 14th-century castle for a Renaissance-style dinner.

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 DAYS 2–4

FEATURES Prague: panoramic tour, Hradcany Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane and Charles Bridge. Free day in Prague. Visits to Cesky Krumlov and winemaking village of Grinzing. Vienna: visit Schönbrunn Palace and city center. Danube River Cruise through Wachau Valley, visit Melk Abbey. Visit to Bratislava with city tour. Budapest: tour including Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, Old Buda, Heroes Square. Excursion to Szentendre featuring views of the Danube Bend and 14th-century castle visit with Renaissance-style dinner. OPTIONALS: Prague—Old Jewish Quarter. Vienna—Dinner and classical music concert. Budapest—Budapest by night dinner cruise.

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Overnight flight from Boston Hotel Century Old Town, Prague

DAY 5–7

Imperial Riding School Renaissance, Vienna

DAYS 8–10

NH Budapest, Budapest

DAY 11

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Prague and Budapest to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston’s Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Nine nights’ first-class accommodations • Fourteen meals: nine breakfasts, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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VERSILIA: THE TUSCAN RIVIERA FLORENCE, LUCCA, PISA, CARRARA, ELBA

9 DAYS: Saturday, May 6–Sunday, May 14, 2017

$3,329

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,569 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Land only pricing is available at your request if you prefer to make your own air arrangements. We may be able to assist you with airport/ hotel transfers. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Pisa

VERSILIA, ON TUSCANY’S NORTHERN COAST, is a stretch of lovely beach resorts and charming villages. Our home base is Viareggio, known for its lively seaside promenade, Liberty-style architecture, shops, cafés and restaurants—perfect for the traditional evening passeggiata. We’ve included an excursion to Carrara, with a visit to a private marble quarry, before heading to historic Pietrasanta—a refined art town of tiny galleries and artisan workshops—for a visit and lunch. Next is a full day in breathtaking Florence with a guided walking tour followed by free time to explore on our own. Visit Pisa’s famous Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) with its graceful Duomo, cupcake-like Baptistry, and the (in)famous leaning bell tower; and elegant Lucca with its handsome piazzas and shady promenades. “Intense beauty, great cuisine and amazing aromas….” That’s how NYTimes.com describes the wildly charming Cinque Terre where we’ll have lunch and a wine-tasting on this full-day visit. Enjoy an excursion to the Island of Elba; ancient villages, Roman archaeological sites, and the Villa dei Mulini—now a museum, once the residence of Napoleon in exile. Capping off this holiday is an excursion to off-the-beaten track Pistoia— with its old walls, striped churches, frescoes, medieval watchtowers and arcaded piazzas— everything we’re looking for in an old Tuscan city.

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Pisa, via Rome • Seven nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel Katy, Viareggio • Fourteen meals: seven breakfasts, three lunches while touring, four dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

Excursion to Carrara and Pietrasanta with visit to marble quarry and lunch. Excursion to Florence with guided half-day walking tour. Excursion to Pisa with lunch at Il Poggio. Excursion to Cinque Terre with lunch. Excursion to Elba Island. Excursion to Pistoia.

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$3,199

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,689 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Land only pricing is available at your request if you prefer to make your own air arrangements. We may be able to assist you with airport/ hotel transfers. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

St. Julian’s Promenade, Malta

THIS EXCLUSIVE VACATION combines two astonishing destinations brimming with thousands of years of history, extraordinary art and architecture, sumptuous cuisine and stunning scenery. Rome is an immense open-air museum with a treasure to be found on every corner. We’ll introduce you to this eternal city with a tour that includes a visit to St. Peter’s Square and Basilica and the Vatican Museum. Even if you’ve been to Rome before (or a dozen times!), you haven’t discovered all its secrets! A short flight brings us to Valletta, the 16th-century fortified capital of Malta, with its Renaissance cathedrals and baroque palaces, a vibrant café culture, eclectic shops and historic cobbled streets packed with 320 monuments. Malta’s culture is a mix of Italian, French, North African and ACCOMMODATIONS Greek—all with a hint of English—in this DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston former British colony where English is the DAYS 2–3 Hotel Milani, Rome official second language. We’ve arranged DAYS 4–8 Hotel Valentina, St. Julian’s, Malta a tour highlighting the Barrakka Gardens DAY 9 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations and the Grand Master’s Palace in Valletta and two full-day excursions that include the Citadel, two "Game of Thrones" INCLUDES filming locations, the Blue Grotto and the • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Tarxien temples.

Airlines flights from Boston to Rome, Rome

FEATURES Half-day guided panoramic coach tour of Rome. Halfday guided tour of Valletta; full-day guided excursion to Gozo, Victoria, Mdina and the Citadel; full-day guided excursion to Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk, Tarxien temples and Ghar Dalam cave with lunch.

RESERVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2016

to Malta and Malta to Boston, via Rome • Seven nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Breakfast daily • Welcome dinner with wine in Malta • Maltese folklore show with dinner and wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local guide during excursions

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ROME & MALTA

9 DAYS: Saturday, May 6–Sunday, May 14, 2017

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

9 DAYS: Saturday, May 13–Sunday, May 21, 2017

$3,499

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

Call for single and triple rates and reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Land only pricing is available at your request if you prefer to make your own air arrangements. We may be able to assist you with airport/ hotel transfers. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

Venice

THIS HOLIDAY IN NORTHERN ITALY IS A DREAM! It starts in Emilia Romagna, the gastronomic heart of Italy, and ends in astonishing Venice with its 150 canals, 400 bridges and countless piazzas. Our home base for the first four nights is the classic seaside resort of Rimini—a popular holiday retreat for Italians! Our adventure begins with a visit to elegant Bologna, a sophisticated university city with well-preserved medieval architecture, 24 miles of covered walkways and where food is taken very seriously! Next up: The picture book Republic of San Marino, the world’s smallest sovereign state—24 square miles of mountain scenery—completely surrounded

by Italy. An excursion to Ravenna highlights its famous and stunning 5th–6th century Byzantine mosaics. Next is Ferrara, whose historic center is much as it was 300 years ago. There are those who argue that Ferrara is the perfect Italian city, just as fabulous as Florence. And now the star attraction: extraordinary Venice. “With its magnificent 16th and 17th-century palaces ACCOMMODATIONS and piazzas, it is no surprise that Venice is DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston considered one of the most beautiful cities in DAYS 2–5 Hotel Villa Adriatica, Rimini the world.” Condé Nast Traveler. We’ll enjoy DAYS 6–8 Hotel Violino d'Oro, Venice DAY 9 Return flight to Boston a walking tour of the Piazza San Marco and or similar hotel accommodations end our holiday with a river cruise on the Il Burchiello, cruising among the Venetian villas of the Riviera del Brenta.

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Bologna and Venice to Boston, via Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations • Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, four dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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FEATURES Excursion to San Marino. Excursion to Bologna with guided walking tour. Excursion to Ravenna with guided walking tour. Visit to Ferrara. Venice half-day guided walking tour. Half-day river cruise from Venice to Oriago.

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CRUISE THE BLUE DANUBE PLUS TWO NIGHTS IN SALZBURG

11 DAYS: Tuesday, September 26–Friday, October 6, 2017

$5,299

per person double occupancy for Lower Deck Cabin with window INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Upper Deck cabin with window add $175 per person.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

Danube River

RIVER CRUISING IN EUROPE is an experience like no other—intimate and unforgettable.

Scenic beauty, quaint towns, lively cities and fascinating architecture glide by on this leisurely cruise along the queen of Europe’s great rivers, the enchanting Danube. We’ll begin with a twonight stay in Salzburg’s Old Town and enjoy a guided tour and lunch in the famous Wachau Valley. In Vienna we’ll board the four-star MS Beethoven (three decks, passenger capacity 180) with a sun deck, lounge and restaurant serving regional cuisine, and experience an evening tour of the city. A morning in Bratislava, Slovakia, combines a panoramic and walking tour of the Old Town. Enjoy an excursion to the great grassland of Hungary—the Puzsta—and an afternoon of cruising as we approach Budapest, the “Pearl of the Danube,” Choose between a tour or free time in Budapest followed by a traditional Hungarian show. In ancient Esztergom, we’ll have the morning to explore before resuming our cruise to Vienna where a full day is reserved to see the best of Vienna including ACCOMMODATIONS Schönbrunn Palace and Hofburg Palace.

DAY 1 DAYS 2–3

Overnight flight from Boston Hotel Goldener Hirsch, Salzburg

DAY 4

Arrive Vienna, board MS Beethoven

DAY 5

Melk Abbey & Dürnstein, MS Beethoven

DAY 6

Bratislava, MS Beethoven, Afternoon cruising

DAY 7

Kalocsa & the Puzsta, MS Beethoven, Afternoon cruising

DAY 8

Budapest, MS Beethoven

DAY 9

Esztergom, Gala dinner, MS Beethoven, Afternoon cruising

DAY 10

Vienna, MS Beeethoven

DAY 11

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines from Boston to Munich and Vienna to Boston, via Rome • Six night cruise aboard the four-star MS Beethoven • Two nights’ five-star accommodations: Hotel Goldener Hirsch, Salzburg • Meals on board: seven breakfasts, six lunches, six dinners • Meals in Salzburg: two continental buffet breakfasts and welcome dinner • Assisted round-trip transfers: airport/ hotel/dock

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BURGUNDY BY RIVER BARGE WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC JOURNEYS

$2,999

per person double occupancy for Cruise and Land Itinerary Optional round-trip airfare from Boston will be provided upon request.

Travel insurance required (rates will be advised).

Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

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RIVER CRUISING IN EUROPE is very popular, but the ships tend to be huge and the itineraries very structured. We wanted something a bit more intimate and relaxed, so we partnered with National Geographic to take you on a brand-new river cruising adventure that opens up one of the world’s greatest places via an inventive itinerary, down fabled waterways, on a small boat designed for and limited to only 22 passengers!

Tailor-made for pleasure cruising, the network of rivers and centuries-old canals that crisscross Burgundy, France’s fabled wine-producing département, are simply the best way to explore central France. Life unfolds at a different pace in this pastoral part of the world, and nowhere is that more obvious than from the deck of a piloted river barge (or peniche) that doubles as your floating hotel—and there may be no better way to explore the countryside villages than floating down the Saône River. Drift from one stunning landscape to another, stopping to roam the region’s famous vineyards, ride bikes through its vast forests and indulge in its unforgettable flavors.

As the capital of Burgundy’s wine country, Beaune is practically a holy site for oenophiles. Step off your canal boat and take a stroll through this amazingly well-preserved medieval city to investigate its legions of underground wine cellars, gorgeous laneways, and centuries of Roman and Gallic history. At the end of your week, you’ll head for Paris and spend two days rounding-out a unique perspective of France that you’ll treasure for a lifetime. You’re going to love this experience!

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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC JOURNEYS ADVENTURE, ENHANCED: National Geographic Journeys are a collection of unique tours designed to take you deeper into the cultures and habitats of the places we explore. They offer more inclusions, greater hands-on exploration, interactions with local experts, and the freedom to roam, all within the structure and security of travelling in a small group.

11 DAYS: Thursday, August 17– Sunday, August 27, 2017 • Learn about Burgundy’s renowned vineyards • Bike through the vineyards and villages • Stroll through the charming town of Seurre • Explore the markets of Paris • Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels

Daniele Barge Cabin; photo © G Adventures Inc.

Daniele Barge Salon; photo © G Adventures Inc.

RESERVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2016

INCLUDES • Six nights aboard the Daniele canal river barge • Three nights’ hotel accommodations: one night in Dijon, two nights in Paris • 15 meals: nine breakfasts, three lunches, three dinners • Orientation walk of Dijon and Ducal Palace • Cycling in the vineyards of Côte de Beaune with wine tasting • Verdun-sur-le-Doubs walking excursion • Visits to Saint-Jean-de-Losne, Auxonne, and Longecourt-en-Plaine • Cycle through Gevrey-Chambertin • Wine tasting at the Château de Marsannay • Côte de Nuits visit • Use of bicycles during shore excursions • Tour the Hospices de Beaune with a history docent • Paris culinary experience • Interesting articles, helpful tips, and photography advice from National Geographic • All transport to/from included activities and between destinations

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