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WINTER 2019

YOUR TICKET TO GREAT THEATER AND TRAVEL!

2019

TRAVEL ISSUE BUCKET LIST TRIPS AND GREATEST HITS!

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Your tickets for Les Misérables; Dear Evan Hansen; Hello, Dolly! & more!

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IN THIS ISSUE…

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MARCH 2019

The Illusionists—Live From Broadway 3/5–10 7

APRIL 2019

A Bronx Tale 4/2–14 7 Les Misérables 4/16–28 8

MAY 2019

Kinky Boots 5/7–12 9

JUNE 2019

Oklahoma! 6/4–16 13 Miss Saigon 6/12–30 10

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ITALY BY RAIL 48-50 APRIL 2019

The Italian Riviera 4/27–5/5 44 Holiday in Taormina 4/28–5/5 45

MAY 2019

The Amalfi Coast 5/4–12 40 Exploring Tuscany 5/4–12 46 The Italian Lakes 5/11–19 47 The Amalfi Coast 5/11–19 40

JUNE 2019

Jersey Boys 8/6–18 13 Hello, Dolly! 8/13–25 12

Bar Harbor ME 6/7–9 18 Wild Alaska Cruise & Denali National Park 6/11–22 22 Quechee Balloon Festival 6/14–16 18 Bar Harbor ME 6/21–23 18 American Heritage 6/23–26 19 Boothbay Harbor ME 6/25–27 19 Canada’s Atlantic Coast 6/30–7/6 20

SEPTEMBER 2019

JULY 2019

JULY 2019

Freaky Friday 7/9–21 13 Dear Evan Hansen 7/10–8/4 11

AUGUST 2019

Sunset Boulevard 9/24–10/6 13 The Bodyguard 10/29–11/10 13

Jewels of Alpine Europe 7/1–13 51 Grand Tour of Great Britain 7/6–20 52 Montreal & Quebec City 7/14–18 21 Red Sox v Orioles 7/19–21 21

BOSTON THEATER WEEKENDS 14

AUGUST 2019

OCTOBER 2019

Les Miserables 4/27–28 Miss Saigon 6/22–23 Hello, Dolly! 8/17–18

TANGLEWOOD IN THE BERKSHIRES GETAWAYS 15

Tanglewood on Parade 7/22–24 Boston Pops STAR WARS 8/15–17 Boston Pops JOHN WILLIAMS' FILM NIGHT 8/23–25

GOODSPEED MUSICALS IN CONNECTICUT GETAWAYS 16

The Music Man 6/12-14 Billy Elliot The Musical 9/18-20

America’s National Parks 8/19–27 24 Danube Symphony Cruise 8/31–9/8 92

SEPTEMBER 2019

Legendary Ireland 9/4–12 53 Sedona & the Grand Canyon 9/8–13 25 Treasures of Northern California 9/8–16 26 Philadelphia & Bucks County 9/9–12 27 Niagara Falls 9/9–12 27 Boothbay Harbor ME 9/11–13 19 San Antonio 9/13–17 28 Mackinac Island 9/13–18 29 South Dakota: Badlands & Black Hills 9/13–19 30

OGUNQUIT THEATER GETAWAYS 17

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Jersey Boys 5/29-31 42nd Street 6/12-14 Mr. Holland's Opus 7/17-19

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Lakes & Villages of Northern Italy 9/14–22 54 American Heritage 9/15–18 19 Memphis & Nashville 9/17–22 31 London, Paris & Amsterdam 9/19–29 55 Florence & the Cinque Terre 9/21–29 56 Grand Tour of France 9/21–10/5 57 Charleston & Savannah 9/22–27 32 The Azores 9/22–29 58 Madeira Island & Portugal’s Treasures 9/25–10/3 59 The Rocky Mountains 9/27–10/5 33 Memphis & Nashville 9/28–10/3 31 The Amalfi Coast 9/28–10/6 40 Easy Going on the Amalfi Coast 9/28–10/6 60 Getaway to Iceland 9/29–10/4 61

NOVEMBER 2019

OCTOBER 2019

Ancient Peru & Machu Picchu 1/9–19 80

The Amalfi Coast 10/5–13 40 Getaway to Iceland 10/6–11 61 Painted Canyons of the West 10/6–14 34 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta & Santa Fe 10/7–11 35 Moselle & Rhine River Cruise: Canals, Vineyards & Castles 10/8–17 94 Provence & the Côte D’Azur 10/11–19 62 Highlights of Scandinavia 10/11–20 63 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta & US National Parks 10/11–22 36 The Amalfi Coast 10/12–20 40 Classic Tuscany 10/12–20 42 Getaway to Iceland 10/13–18 61 New Orleans 10/14–18 37 Morocco 10/17–28 64 Bluegrass Country & Smoky Mountains 10/17–25 38 Rimini, San Marino & Venice 10/19–27 65 Classic Spain 10/19–29 66 Paris Escape 10/25–31 67 Irish Splendor 10/29–11/5 68

Roman Holiday 11/2–8 70 London 11/2–8 71 The Colors of Cuba 11/2–9 90 Sicilian Adventure 11/2–10 72 Egyptian Treasures 11/3–12 74 Dubrovnik, Croatia Getaway 11/6–12 73 Puglia: Southern Italy’s Gem 11/9–17 76 Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights 11/29–12/5 77

DECEMBER 2019

Highlights of Mexico 12/7–15 78 New Year’s in London with Paris 12/27/19–1/4/20 79 New Year’s in California 12/29/19–1/2/20 39

JANUARY 2020

FEBRUARY 2020

Tropical Costa Rica 2/15–23 81 Tanzania Safari 2/17–28 82 The Colors of Cuba 2/15–22 90

MARCH 2020

Iceland: Reykjavik & Northern Lights 3/7–12 83 Australia & New Zealand 3/7–21 84 Chile & Argentina 3/13–24 85

APRIL 2020

Spain’s Costa del Sol & Portuguese Riviera 4/16–28 86 Portugal & Islands 4/17–29 87

MAY 2020

The Greek Islands Exclusive Club Tour 5/5–18 88

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TRAVELING WITH FRIENDS YOU’VE JUST MET! We love to remind our members of the many benefits of traveling with The Travel Club—benefits like our members-only personal service, affordability, solo-friendly itineraries and tour managers so good that our travelers never fail to single them out for lavish praise! Yet, there’s one benefit that our members mention all the time. It’s meeting new friends who also live in our region!

A few months ago, I had the pleasure of traveling with a great group of members on our annual “Presidents Trip.” Traveling with me were people largely from New England (making for many unexpected connections!) who really enjoyed the conviviality of the group. Of course, they also enjoyed all those benefits I mentioned, but in the end, people make a trip memorable and I knew that each one of us had made some wonderful new friends. So, if you haven’t traveled with us, don’t wait! Why not see for yourself what makes a Travel Club trip so special. In fact, join me on this year’s President’s Trip! I’ll be hosting a very special week in Cuba this November.

Give us a call and talk to a real live person. Whether it’s Cuba or anywhere else in the world, we’ll help you plan a trip that’s affordable, stress-free and one of the best travel experiences of your life!

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

Tim Montgomery President

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arches National Park

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

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

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TRAVELER REVIEWS Lakes & Villages of Northern Italy September 2018 We particularly enjoyed the lake excursions, especially Lake Orta & Lake Como. The hotel was beautiful and the staff was very helpful. Our Tour Manager, Rafaella, was wonderful: enthusiastic, well-prepared and lots of fun. This is the second Club trip we’ve taken. —Patty P. The Amalfi Coast October 2018 This was a magnificent trip. I most enjoyed the cultural and historical destinations, the bus trips along the coast and our guide. The guide was awesome! She was so knowledgeable. The free time during the week was great. The meals out were exceptional. Pacing of trip was great. Boat trips great. —Eileen B. Easy Going On The Amalfi Coast September 2018 We always wanted to go to Italy. The people on our tour were a great group. Our Tour Manager, Corrado Di Bianco, was marvelous! Any group would be lucky to have him. He was the best! Food, sightseeing and hotel staff were great. —Rich S. Classic Tuscany October 2018 This tour was recommended by a friend who had taken the trip. Enjoyed the single hotel stay, the pace of the tour and the town of Montecatini. The Grand Hotel in Monecatini was wonderful and the food was very good. Tour Manager, Rafaella, was very informative and knowledgeable.

Wonderful trip! —Mary Ellen P. I thought our Tour Manager, Rafaella, was fantastic. She made the tour very enjoyable. The size of our group—27—was a great size and everyone seemed to mesh nicely. Overall, it was a great experience. —Sheryl G. Sicilian Adventure October 2018 This trip was an excellent value. The travelers were very compatible. Hotel in Taormina was excellent. The coach was very comfortable. Mount Etna tour was the best. Scenery was lovely.

—Carol K. Puglia November 2018 I chose this destination as it seemed interesting and less “touristy.” And, the single supplement was very low. This trip was an excellent value for the money. Our Tour Manager, Sonia, was always upbeat and knowledgeable. She made every day so much fun. The pacing of the trip was good. I really enjoyed myself and saw many unique historic sites. I would recommend this trip to anyone who enjoys going off the usual touristic path and discovering novel places. This part of Italy has a great deal of beauty and charm and the people are friendly and welcoming. —Nancy V. Traveling with greater-Boston people is my preference. There’s a built-in bond that made blending and bonding particularly easy and fun! The Tour Manager being local is also key. I was superdelighted that we had Sonia as our tour Manager. —Elaine D.

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EMERSON COLONIAL THEATRE 106 Boylston Street Boston

THE ILLUSIONISTS— LIVE FROM BROADWAY Playing: March 5–10, 2019 Order by: February 5, 2019 Duration: 2 hrs, 5 mins with 1 intermission Recommended for: Ages 4 and up This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. The Illusionists—Live From Broadway has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

"Magic’s Cirque du Soleil" —The Times of London "A High-Tech Magic Extravaganza" —The New York Times "Jaw-Dropping" —New York Daily News

BOSTON OPERA HOUSE

539 Washington Street, Boston

A BRONX TALE Playing: April 2–14, 2019 Order by: March 1, 2019 Duration: 2 hrs, 10 mins with 1 intermission Recommended for: Ages 4 and up A Bronx Tale is a streetwise musical that takes you to the stoops of the Bronx in the 1960s—where a young man is caught between the father he loves and the mob boss he’d love to be. Featuring a doo-wop score, A Bronx Tale is a story about respect, loyalty, love, and above all else: family.

"Jersey Boys meets West Side Story."

—amNewYork "Wonderful and refreshing! The kind of tale that makes you laugh and cry."

—The New York Times "Entertaining, authentic and terrific."

—Variety

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BOSTON OPERA HOUSE

539 Washington Street, Boston

LES MISÉRABLES Playing: April 16–28, 2019 Order by: March 15, 2019 Duration: 3 hrs, 10 mins with 1 intermission Recommended for: Ages 10 and up Cameron Mackintosh presents the new production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables, direct from an acclaimed two-and-a-half-year return to Broadway. With its glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo, this breathtaking new production has left both audiences and critics awestruck, cheering “Les Miz is born again!” (NY1).

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

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

"This Les Miz is a winner. Standout cast shines in revamped production."

—The Providence Journal "Visually stunning! A monumental musical packed with power voices."

—Chicago Sun-Times

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EMERSON COLONIAL THEATRE 106 Boylston Street Boston

KINKY BOOTS Playing: May 7–12, 2019 Order by: April 5, 2019 Duration: 2 hrs, 20 mins with 1 intermission Recommended for: Ages 10 and up Kinky Boots is Broadway’s huge-hearted, high-heeled hit! With songs by Grammy and Tonywinning pop icon Cyndi Lauper, this joyous musical celebration is about the friendships we discover, and the belief that you can change the world when you change your mind. Inspired by true events, Kinky Boots takes you from a gentlemen’s shoe factory in Northampton to the glamorous catwalks of Milan. Charlie Price is struggling to live up to his father’s expectations and continue the family business of Price & Sons. With the factory’s future hanging in the balance, help arrives in the unlikely but spectacular form of Lola, a fabulous performer in need of some sturdy new stilettos.

"Outrageously amazing!"

—Vanity Fair "Hugely enjoyable! A witty, truthful and emotionally centered musical with real freshness!"

—Chicago Tribune "Cause for celebration!"

—Entertainment Weekly

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BOSTON OPERA HOUSE

539 Washington Street, Boston

MISS SAIGON Playing: June 12–30, 2019 Order by: May 10, 2019 Duration: 2 hrs, 40 mins with 1 intermission Recommended for: Ages 12 + Miss Saigon contains some scenes and language which may not be suitable for younger audience members, including scenes of a sexual nature.

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

A dynamite Broadway revival.

—The New Yorker A real big beast of a blockbuster.

—Time Out A stunning and jaw-dropping spectacle! This is what people mean when they talk about 'A Broadway Show.'

—Variety

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BOSTON OPERA HOUSE

539 Washington Street, Boston

DEAR EVAN HANSEN Playing: July 10–August 4, 2019 Order by: June 10, 2019 Duration: 2 hrs, 30 mins with 1 intermission Recommended for: Ages 12 and older A letter that was never meant to be seen, a lie that was never meant to be told, a life he never dreamed he could have. Evan Hansen is about to get the one thing he’s always wanted: a chance to finally fit in. Dear Evan Hansen is the deeply personal and profoundly contemporary musical about life and the way we live it. "One of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history,” says The Washington Post. The New York Times calls Dear Evan Hansen “a gut-punching, breathtaking knockout of a musical” and NBC News says that the musical is “an inspiring anthem resonating on Broadway and beyond.

"A gorgeous musical for anyone with a beating heart."

—The New York Times "One of the most remarkable shows in musical theater history."

—The Washington Post "An important and seriously delightful addition to the 21st century musical!"

—Newsday

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BOSTON OPERA HOUSE

539 Washington Street, Boston

HELLO, DOLLY! Playing: August 13–25, 2019 Order by: July 5, 2019 Duration: 2 hrs, 35 mins with 1 intermission Tony Award-winning Broadway legend Betty Buckley stars in Hello, Dolly!—the universally acclaimed smash that NPR calls “the best show of the year!”

Winner of four Tony Awards, including Best Musical Revival, director Jerry Zaks’ “gorgeous” new production (Vogue) is “making people crazy happy!” (The Washington Post).

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

"A must-see event. A musical comedy dream. If you’re lucky enough to score a ticket, you’ll be seeing something historic..."

—Rolling Stone, Peter Travers "The orchestra section behaved all night like the theatre had pulled out the seats and installed spring-loaded standing mechanisms."

—Chicago Tribune, Chris Jones "The best show of the year. Hello, Dolly! must not be missed."

—NPR, David Richardson

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NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE 62 Dunham Road, Beverly

OKLAHOMA!

Cowboy Curly and farm girl Laurey are taking their sweet time falling in love. Can these stubborn romantics admit their feelings before it’s too late? In Rodgers and Hammerstein’s all-time classic musical, passion, laughter and high-kicking choreography blossom in a land where the wind comes sweepin’ down the plain.

Playing: June 4–16, 2019 Order by:

FREAKY FRIDAY

In Disney’s new madcap body swap musical comedy about a mother and daughter who magically spend a day in each other’s shoes, Katherine and Ellie face a variety of challenges trying to get through the day, ultimately learning about life on the other side of the generation gap to a pop/rock score by Tony Award- and Pulitzer Prize-winners Tom Kitt and Brian Yorkey (Next to Normal).

Playing: July 9–21, 2019 Order by:

JERSEY BOYS

They were just four guys from Jersey, until they sang their very first note. They had a sound nobody had ever heard and the radio just couldn’t get enough of. But while their harmonies were perfect on stage, off stage it was a very different story—a Tony Award-winning story that has made Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons an international sensation all over again.

Playing: August 6–18, 2019 Order by:

SUNSET BOULEVARD

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Awardwinning masterwork tells the tale of faded, silent-screen goddess Norma Desmond, who draws impoverished screenwriter Joe Gillis into her fantasy world.

Entrapped in a claustrophobic existence, his love for another woman leads him to try and break free with dramatic consequences.

Playing: Sept. 24–Oct. 6, 2019 Order by:

THE BODYGUARD

In this new musical based on the smash hit 1992 film, former Secret Service agentturned-bodyguard Frank Farmer is hired to protect superstar Rachel Marron from an unknown stalker. Each expects to be in charge; what they don’t expect is to fall in love in a breathtakingly romantic thriller featuring a host of irresistible Whitney Houston classics.

Playing: Oct. 29–Nov. 10, 2019 Order by:

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

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

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

$399 pp/do

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

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

Coffeemakers are provided in every room.

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

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

$449 pp/do

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

Hello, Dolly!

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

$419 pp/do

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

WINTER 2019 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAYS

BERKSHIRES GETAWAY AND TANGLEWOOD CONCERT Thursday, August 15– Saturday, August 17 Monday, July 22– Wednesday, July 24

$479*

TANGLEWOOD ON PARADE

Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops Orchestra Andris Nelsons & Keith Lockhart, Conductors

Tchaikovsky's 1812 Overture with fireworks Tuesday Evening Concert

$569*

STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE

Boston Pops Orchestra Keith Lockhart, Conductor The classic film with live orchestral accompaniment.

Friday Evening Concert Friday, August 23–Sunday, August 25

$659*

John Williams' Film Night

Boston Pops Orchestra David Newman, Conductor; John Williams, Host

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, in the midst of the Berkshires is a New England tradition and 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' wonderful Film Night. Accommodations are at the historic Red Lion Inn in the heart of Norman Rockwell's favorite town, Stockbridge, and we've included admission INCLUDES to your choice of The Mount, the lovely • Two nights' first-class accommodations: estate home and gardens of author Edith The Red Lion Inn, Stockbridge Wharton, Berkshire Botanical Garden or • Full breakfast each morning; To-Go Picnic the Norman Rockwell Museum.

Lunch provided by The Red Lion Inn RESERVE BY: July 22 Trip: JUNE 6; August 15 Trip: JUNE 30; August 23 Trip: JULY 8 After deadline, call for availability.

• Evening Concert—Tanglewood reserved shed seat • Choice of admission to The Mount Estate & Gardens, Berkshire Botanical Garden or Norman Rockwell Museum • Parking at hotel

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DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKENDS

THE CONNECTICUT RIVER VALLEY AND

GOODSPEED MUSICALS

Wednesday, June 12– Friday, June 14

Wednesday, September 18– Friday, September 20

Featuring THE MUSIC MAN

Featuring BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL

RESERVE BY APRIL 10, 2019

RESERVE BY JULY 17, 2019

You got trouble in River City! Professor Harold Hill and Marian the Librarian march into their first appearance at Goodspeed in a rousing new production of this great American musical. When huckster Harold promises to save an Iowa town by selling the dream of a boys’ band, Marian is the only skeptic. Until she starts to buy his pitch. Fall in love all over again with “76 Trombones,” “The Wells Fargo Wagon,” “Trouble” and “Till There Was You.” A glorious classic that will have you parading in the streets! The Music Man is one of the most well-known musicals and has all the elements of a great show – a beloved and humorous story, wonderful songs and a big brass band! Book, Music, and Lyrics by Meredith Willson; based on a story by Meredith Willson and Franklin Lacey.

Young Billy Elliot is pulled between his family’s coal-mining roots and his newly discovered passion to dance. Is his future boxing gloves or ballet shoes? In the hardscrabble world of a changing England, reaching high becomes a leap of faith. Following your dream — and overcoming obstacles — has never been more electric than in the 10-time Tony winning Broadway phenomenon with songs by the legendary Elton John. Celebrate the idea of being yourself in the Goodspeed premiere of this powerful dancefilled story! Billy Elliot the Musical is a tour-deforce of dance with a contemporary story that is based on a heartwarming British movie. Book and Lyrics by Lee Hall; music by Elton John.

$299*

$309*

ENJOY A DELIGHTFUL NEW ENGLAND GETAWAY in the Connecticut River Valley. You set the pace on these drive-yourself getaways while we provide the first-class amenities, including admission to the Hill-Stead Museum in Farmington. Highlighted by Wednesday evening tickets at one of America's world-class musical theatres—The Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam—our getaways 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. Enjoy an at-your-leisure visit to Hill-Stead Museum—a Colonial Revival house INCLUDES and art museum set on a large estate known • Two nights’ first-class accommodations: for its French Impressionist masterpieces, Inn at Middletown architecture, and stately grounds and gardens.

• Continental breakfast Thursday and Friday • Wed. evening orchestra ticket at Goodspeed • Admission to Hill-Stead Museum (at your leisure) • Parking at hotel

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

Per person deposit is $150.

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DRIVE YOURSELF

OGUNQUIT THEATER GETAWAYS Wednesday, May 29– Friday, May 31

Wednesday, June 12– Friday, June 14

Jersey Boys

42nd Street

RESERVE BY APRIL 22, 2019

RESERVE BY MAY 6, 2019

$359*

$389*

Wednesday, July 17– Friday, July 19

$529*

Mr. Holland's Opus RESERVE BY JUNE 12, 2019

INCLUDES

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 and a performance at the famed Ogunquit Playhouse, a Nubble Lighthouse narrated cruise and admission to Ogunquit Museum of American Art.

• Two nights’ accommodations: Meadowmere Resort • Deluxe continental breakfast Thursday and Friday, one dinner at Jonathan's Restaurant in Ogunquit • Thursday evening performance at Ogunquit Playhouse • Ogunquit-Nubble Lighthouse narrated cruise • Admission to Ogunquit Museum of American Art • Luggage handling and parking at hotel *per person double occupancy Call for single, triple and quad occupancy rates and show information. Per person deposit is $150.

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

$479

per person double occupancy $469 per person triple occupancy; $619 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $24. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Per person deposit is $150.

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

Explore Bar Harbor—19th-century New England’s premier summer resort—and wander the galleries and shops before enjoying our lobstering cruise and a traditional Downeast Lobsterbake with piano entertainment at our hotel.

INCLUDES • Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Two nights’ accommodations: Blue Nose Inn, Bar Harbor • Four meals: two breakfasts, two dinners • Services of professional Tour Manager

Bar Harbor Coastline

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

DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND

QUECHEE, VT BALLOON FESTIVAL 3 DAYS: Friday, June 14–Sunday, June 16, 2019

IT’S “UP, UP AND AWAY” on this festive Father’s Day weekend at the Hot Air Balloon Festival on the Quechee, VT Village Green!

Chosen by Yankee Magazine as one of the top 20 summer events, per person double occupancy the festival features more than 20 hot air balloons, music, craft $309 per person triple occupancy; $279 per person quad occupancy; artisans, a beer and wine garden and more. Weather and wind $499 for single reservations. Per person deposit is $150. permitting, five balloon flights are scheduled during the weekend!

We’ve provided accommodations at the Fireside Inn in West Lebanon, NH (less than 15 INCLUDES minutes from Quechee) and admission to the • Two nights’ accommodations: Vermont Institute of Science Nature Center Fireside Inn, West Lebanon, NH where you’ll experience the unforgettable live • Full breakfast Saturday and Sunday • Dinner one evening at hotel raptor exhibition with some of the institutes • Three-day admission to 40th Annual rehabilitated birds of prey. There’s much to Quechee Vermont Hot Air Balloon do and see in this lovely part of New England: Festival and Crafts Fair (including parking) Quechee Gorge, the beautiful Dartmouth • Admission to VT Institute of Science College campus in nearby Hanover and the Nature Center and Birds of Prey program • Admission to Billings Farm and Museum, village of Woodstock, “almost ridiculously Woodstock pretty” according to The Boston Globe.

• Parking at hotel RESERVE BY APRIL 29, 2019

$329

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AMERICAN HERITAGE

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

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

$779

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

Cancellation insurance waiver is $60.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

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

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

BOOTHBAY HARBOR

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

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

*Prices are per person double occupancy. June: triple occupancy $489; singles $699. September: triple occupancy $459; singles $669. Cancellation insurance waiver is $24. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

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

INCLUDES

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

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

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

$1,799

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

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

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Peggy's Cove

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

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

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

Charlottetown P.E.I. DAY 6

Chateau Saint John, Saint John NB

DAY 7

Motorcoach home or similar hotel accommodations

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

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

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

RESERVE BY MARCH 22, 2019

After deadline, call for availability.

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

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

$919

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

Cancellation insurance waiver is $75.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

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

Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES

Montmorency Falls

RESERVE BY APRIL 5, 2019

After deadline, call for availability.

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

GO ON THE ROAD WITH THE BOSTON RED SOX! vs

2 GAMES!

BALTIMORE ORIOLES 3 DAYS:

Friday, July 19–Sunday, July 21, 2019 HEAD TO THE RENAISSANCE CITY OF BALTIMORE for a two-game matchup (times TBA) against the Orioles in historic Camden Yards—a classic stadium like Fenway Park with lots of charm. You’ll stay two nights in Timonium, MD (with transfers to the ballpark) and enjoy visits to the Star-Spangled Flag House and Babe Ruth's birthplace and Museum.

RESERVE BY APRIL 12, 2019

After deadline, call for availability.

$549

per person double occupancy $539 per person triple occupancy; $679 for single reservations; $449 for child. Deposit is $300 pp, $150 of which is non-refundable. Cancellation waiver is $24. *Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Child rates apply for children 7-17 sharing a room with two adults at the double occupancy rate.

INCLUDES • Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Two nights’ accommodations: Holiday Inn, Timonium MD • Tickets to two games at Camden Yards (times TBA) • Two breakfasts • Services of professional Tour Manager

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WILD ALASKA CRUISE & DENALI NATIONAL PARK from

$5,049

per person double occupancy Inside Stateroom; Outside Cabin upgrade: Add $450–$500 pp/do Veranda Cabin upgrade: Add $1350 pp/do INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes, fees and port charges.

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

Onboard gratuities are not included in the tour price, but will be automatically charged to your onboard account. (Call for details.)

Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

THIS AMAZING VACATION STARTS OUT IN THE WILDERNESS OF ALASKA at Denali—a crown jewel among America’s National Parks—and home to Denali (formerly Mt. McKinley) the highest peak in North America. You’ll visit Talkeetna—charming, quaint and peppy—and drive through the Kenai Mountain Range for a look at the Explorer and Portage Glaciers before boarding your cruise ship in Seward. Cruising Alaska’s breathtaking Inside Passage is the zenith for many ardent cruisers. Carved by massive glaciers millions of years ago, the scenery along this weaving coastal route is unmatched—1,000 islands, glaciers the size of Rhode Island, misty rain forests, rugged mountains, iceberg-dotted bays, plunging waterfalls and blindinglyblue fjords. You’ll cruise around Hubbard Glacier, the largest tidewater glacier in North America, visit Juneau, Skagway, Icy Strait Point and Ketchikan (where optional excursions will be offered) and sail through the southern section of the magnificent Inside Passage before an overnight in Vancouver.

Mt. McKinley, Denali National Park

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12 DAYS: Tuesday, June 11–Saturday, June 22, 2019

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY DAY 1

Flight from Boston The Voyager Inn, Anchorage

DAY 2

Denali Grizzly Bear Resort, Denali National Park

DAY 3

Grand View Inn & Suites, Wasilla

DAY 4

Seward, board cruise ship Celebrity Millennium, Depart 8pm

DAY 5

Hubbard Glacier scenic cruising

DAY 6

Juneau 9 am-9 pm

DAY 7

Skagway 7 am–8:30 pm

DAY 8

Icy Strait Point 6:30 am-3 pm

DAY 9

Ketchikan 9 am–6 pm

DAY 10

Inside Passage scenic cruising

DAY 11

Arrive Vancouver, disembark, Holiday Inn Vancouver Centre, Vancouver

DAY 12

Return flight to Boston

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Anchorage and Vancouver to Boston, via a connecting city • Four nights’ hotel accommodations • Seven night Celebrity Millennium (or similar) cruise • 27 meals: eleven breakfasts, six lunches, ten dinners • Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES Talkeetna, Alaska Railroad. Denali National Park full-day tour. Kenai Mountain Range, Iditarod Headquarters and Museum, Explorer and Portage Glaciers. Alaska Widlife Conservation Center. OPTIONAL: VANCOUVER 2n post-tour extension $449 pp/do. Victoria excursion.

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE.

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AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS

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

$2,799

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

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

Yellowstone National Park

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

Grand Tetons

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

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

RESERVE BY FEBRUARY 11, 2019

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

$2,099

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

Per person deposit is $300.

Grand Canyon

NESTLED AMID STRIKING RED-ROCK BUTTES, steep canyon walls and pine forests, Sedona earned its spot on USA Weekend “The 10 Most Beautiful Places in America”. Known for its mild climate, Sedona is one of the Southwest’s premier arts communities. We’ll get to know Sedona on a trolley tour that includes the Chapel of the Cross (build into the red rock), Uptown Sedona (packed with shops and galleries) and Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village (fashioned as a traditional Mexican village). Enjoy views of the Grand Canyon from stops at a number of scenic outlooks long the South Rim and have dinner at Cameron Indian Trading Post. We’ll visit Montezuma Castle National Monument— one of the best-preserved cliff dwellings in North America—nestled into a towering limestone cliff; ride the Verde Canyon Railroad past towering cliffs and ancient ruins. We’ll spend our last day in Sedona at leisure before a farewell chuck wagon Montezuma Castle National Monument supper at the Blazin M Ranch.

FEATURES

INCLUDES

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

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

RESERVE BY MARCH 1, 2019

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

$3,629

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

Per person deposit is $600.

San Francisco

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

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

Hyatt Regency, Sacramento

DAYS 7–8

Courtyard Novato Marin Sonoma, Sonoma

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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

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Napa

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

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

SAVE $50 WHEN YOU RESERVE BY MARCH 1, 2019

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

IMAGINE A SLEEPY COUNTRYSIDE OF ROLLING HILLS, working farms, covered bridges and picturesque towns and you’ve imagined Bucks County—less than an hour from Philadelphia. Our getaway includes accommodations in Peddler’s Village—an old-fashioned American “village” with 65 unique shops and six unique restaurants on 42 acres of landscaped gardens and brick pathways. Visit Green Hills Farm where Pearl S. Buck once lived and Washington Crossing Historic Park to relive the night in 1776 when George Washington crossed the Delaware. In Philadelphia we’ll visit the new Museum of the American Revolution and dine at historic City Tavern.

$799

per person double occupancy $789 per person triple occupancy; $1,059 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

RESERVE BY MAY 31, 2019

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Three nights’ accommodations: Golden Plough Inn • Six meals: three breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners • Services of professional Tour Manager

NIAGARA FALLS

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

$699

per person double occupancy $689 per person triple occupancy; $919 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.

DISCOVER (OR REVISIT) ONE OF THE WORLD'S MOST AMAZING NATURAL WONDERS. Trust us, you'll be impressed! A morning tour includes it all—the Horseshoe Falls, Canadian Rapids, the Gorge and Whirlpool Rapids and the famous Floral Clock. Enjoy a stroll around one of the most beautiful towns in Canada—quaint Niagara-on-theLake—followed by a winery visit with tasting and dinner at the Fallsview Restaurant.

INCLUDES

RESERVE BY JUNE 3, 2019

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Three nights’ accommodations: Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls, Ontario • Four meals: three breakfasts, one dinner at Fallsview Restaurant • Services of professional Tour Manager

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SAN ANTONIO GETAWAY

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

$1,649

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

Per person deposit is $300.

Riverwalk

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

San Jose Mission

Alamo

INCLUDES

FEATURES

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

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

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MACKINAC ISLAND MICHIGAN’S CROWN JEWEL

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

$1,899

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

Per person deposit is $300.

Mackinac Island

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

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 DAYS 1–2 DAYS 3–4

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

DAY 5

Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth MI

DAY 6

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

Covered Bridge, Frankenmuth, MI

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

RESERVE BY MARCH 8, 2019

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

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SOUTH DAKOTA

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

$2,749

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

Per person deposit is $600.

Badlands

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

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

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

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Mount Rushmore

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

SAVE $50 WHEN YOU RESERVE BY MARCH 6, 2019

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MEMPHIS & NASHVILLE

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

$1,899

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,879 per person triple occupancy; $2,359 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. MH Ross Travel Protection Plan is $120. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Per person deposit is $300.

Nashville

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

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

RESERVE BY MARCH 11, 2019

hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Manager

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CHARLESTON & SAVANNAH THE ANTEBELLUM SOUTH

6 DAYS: Sunday, September 22–Friday, September 27, 2019

$1,999

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

Charleston, SC

EXPERIENCE THE SOUTH’S LEGENDARY CHARM on this history-rich trip to South Carolina and Georgia! In Charleston—“America's Best-Mannered City”—you'll experience a city brimming with celebrated Colonial, Antebellum and Victorian homes, enjoy a cruise to Fort Sumter and a visit to Boone Hall, one of the South's oldest working plantations.

Head for the pristine Georgia coast and stop in charming Beaufort on Port Royal Island.

The largest National Historic Landmark District in the U.S., Savannah's unique allure is evidenced in her cobblestone streets adorned with gaslight lamps and dripping with Spanish moss, manicured gardens, oak-shaded parks and more than twenty city squares filled with museums, churches, mansions, monuments and famous forts of the Revolutionary and Civil War eras. Our holiday concludes with an excursion to the Golden Isles and visits to Jekyll and St. Simons.

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1

Flight from Boston

DAYS 1–2

Holiday Inn, Charleston SC

DAYS 3–5

Hampton Inn and Suites, Savannah GA

DAY 6

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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

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Savannah, GA

RESERVE BY MARCH 18, 2019

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THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS VISIT COLORADO & UTAH

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

$3,629

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

Per person deposit is $600.

Pike's Peak from Garden of the Gods

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

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

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

SAVE $100 WHEN YOU RESERVE BY MARCH 20, 2019

DAYS 5–6

Durango Strater Hotel, Durango CO

DAYS 7–8

Embassy Suites, Colorado Springs CO

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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

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PAINTED CANYONS OF THE WEST UTAH'S FIVE NATIONAL PARKS

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

$3,599

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

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

Per person deposit is $600.

Arches National Park

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

DAYS 6–7

Zion National Park Hotel, Zion UT

DAY 8

Las Vegas Hotel, Las Vegas NV

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES

FEATURES

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

Denver. Glenwood Canyon, Colorado Wine Country.

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

Zion National Park. Las Vegas.

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SAVE $100 WHEN YOU RESERVE BY APRIL 1, 2019

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ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA FOUR NIGHTS IN SANTA FE

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

$1,999

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

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

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

INCLUDES

Santa Fe

RESERVE BY APRIL 1, 2019

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

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

$3,269

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

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

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

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

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

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

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

RESERVE BY APRIL 30, 2019

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NEW ORLEANS

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

$1,649

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,629 per person triple occupancy; $2,049 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. MH Ross Travel Protection Plan is $120. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Per person deposit is $300.

Jackson Square

RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON THIS UNFORGETTABLE GETAWAY to America's Deep South.

Arrive in New Orleans and take in the sights with our local guide as we visit the Lakefront, St. Charles Avenue, Jackson Square and famous St. Louis #3 Cemetery. Our accommodations in The Big Easy are superbly located in a private residential area of the French Quarter. At the New Orleans School of Cooking we'll have dinner and learn how to cook Louisianastyle! Enjoy an excursion along the River Road to beautiful Oak Alley Plantation— complete with tour, free time to enjoy the grounds and an included lunch. Visit the National WWII Museum—rated New Orleans' #1 attraction—and enjoy lunch and a show at the museum's Stage Door Canteen. We'll wind up this southern French Quarter adventure with the traditional jazz brunch buffet at the historic Court of Two Sisters.

TRAVEL FACT

INCLUDES

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

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

RESERVE BY MAY 7, 2019

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BLUEGRASS COUNTRY & THE SMOKY MOUNTAINS LOUISVILLE, GATLINBURG & ASHEVILLE

9 DAYS: Thursday, October 17–Friday, October 25, 2019

$3,049

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,019 per person triple occupancy; $3,849 for single reservations. Single accommodations for this tour are limited. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $275. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Per person deposit is $600.

THIS INCREDIBLE NEW JOURNEY—from Kentucky to Tennessee to North Carolina­—has it all! Start in Louisville, “handsome, underrated and undeniably cool,” says Lonely Planet and experience the big three: thoroughbreds, Bourbon and baseball with visits to Churchill ACCOMMODATIONS Downs, the Louisville Slugger Museum and DAY 1 Flight from Boston Buffalo Trace Bourbon distillery. Listed DAYS 1–2 Sheraton Louisville Riverside, in National Geographic Traveler's "50 Best Louisville KY Places of a Lifetime," Kentucky's famed DAY 3 DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Hotel Bluegrass Region is next, and Lexington— Lexington, Lexington KY Horse Capital of the World—is at its heart.

DAYS 4–6 Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, From our accommodations in the charming Gatlinburg TN DAYS 7–8 Cambria Hotel Downtown Asheville, Smoky Mountain resort town of Gatlinburg Asheville NC we'll visit the Park and enjoy a taste of DAY 9 Return flight to Boston moonshine. From “arty” Asheville in the Blue or similar hotel accommodations Ridge Mountains, we'll visit the incredible Biltmore Estate, Winery and Gardens.

INCLUDES

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

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FEATURES Churchill Downs, Kentucky Derby Museum, Old Louisville walking tour; Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, Berea arts and crafts center, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Biltmore Estate and Biltmore Winery.

SAVE $100 WHEN YOU RESERVE BY APRIL 10, 2019

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TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE

5 DAYS: Sunday, December 29, 2019–Thursday, January 2, 2020

$2,749

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,719 per person triple occupancy; $3,349 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $110. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $600.

Los Angeles Fireworks

WELCOME IN THE NEW YEAR WITH THIS UNFORGETTABLE HOLIDAY to sunny Southern California and enjoy the event of the year—the Tournament of Roses Parade! From our accommodations in Los Angeles we’ll head to Pasadena for a behind-the-scenes look at the parade preparations and view the floats in their final stages of decorating. Next, take our seats for Bandfest and watch a preview of the bands selected from all over the country that will perform in the parade. Enjoy free time back in Los Angeles during the afternoon and evening. Begin New Year’s Eve day relaxing or schedule an optional tour before the Gala Dinner Dance this evening— complete with live entertainment and a champagne toast. On New Year’s Day we’ll return to Pasadena and our reserved seats for prime viewing of the magnificent parade.

Parade Float

FEATURES

INCLUDES

Pasadena excursion to see the floats being decorated, attend Bandfest to see selected bands perform. New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Dance; Tournament of Roses Parade reserved seating.

OPTIONALS: Inside Historic Hollywood, The Queen Mary and Long Beach Aquarium, The Jewel of Pasadena, The Reagan Library, Santa Monica and Venice Beach. LAS VEGAS 3n post-tour extension $799 pp/do land only.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Los Angeles, California, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston’s Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Four nights’ accommodations: The Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles • Five meals: three breakfasts, two dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

RESERVE BY JULY 22, 2019

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NEW YEAR’S IN CALIFORNIA

THE AMALFI COAST CAPRI, POSITANO, POMPEII AND RAVELLO

$2,899

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

Call for single rates and reservations.

Triple accommodations may be available upon request.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

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

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

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

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

WINTER 2019 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

9 DAYS:

Saturday, May 4–Sunday, May 12, 2019 Friday, April 12–Saturday, April 20, 2019 Saturday, May 11–Sunday, May 19, 2019 Saturday, May 11–Sunday, May 19, 2019 Saturday, September 28–Sunday, October 6, 2019 Saturday, September 21–Sunday, September 29, 2019 Saturday, October 5–Sunday, October 13, 2019 Saturday, October 5–Sunday, October 13, 2019 Saturday, October 12–Sunday, October 20, 2019

INCLUDES

FEATURES

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

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

RESERVE BY: May Trip: CALL TODAY TO RESERVE Sept. & Oct. Trips: MAY 31, 2019

Group on Amalfi trip

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CLASSIC TUSCANY THE CINQUE TERRE, FLORENCE, LUCCA & SIENA

$2,699

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

Single supplement is $240.

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

Triple accommodations may be available upon request.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

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

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

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

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

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EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE SINGLE-FRIENDLY PRICING

9 DAYS: APRIL SCHOOL VACATION WEEK & HOLY WEEK: 9 DAYS: Friday, Saturday, April October 12–Saturday, 12–Sunday, AprilOctober 20, 201920, 2019 Saturday, October 12–Sunday, October 20, 2019

INCLUDES

FEATURES

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

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

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

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

RESERVE BY MAY 31, 2019

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THE ITALIAN RIVIERA

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

$2,799

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

Triple accommodations may be available upon request.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

Portofino

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

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

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Monte Carlo

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

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VISIT SICILY IN THE SPRING

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

$2,799

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

Taormina Hillside

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

INCLUDES

Taormina Amphitheatre

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

Excursion to Siracusa archaeological park and Ortigia Island.

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE.

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

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SINGLE-FRIENDLY PRICING

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

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

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

HOLIDAY IN TAORMINA

EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE SINGLE-FRIENDLY PRICING

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

$3,199

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

Single supplement is $445.

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

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

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

Tuscany Countryside

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

Montecatini Terme DAY 9

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES

FEATURES

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

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

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE.

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LAKE GARDA & LAKE COMO

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

$2,899

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

Single supplement is $375.

Triple accommodations may be available upon request.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Lake Como

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

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–5

Hotel Drago, Assenza di Brenzone, Lake Garda

DAYS 6–8

Hotel Firenze, Como, Lake Como

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES Lake Garda

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

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

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

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THE ITALIAN LAKES

THE BEST OF ITALY BY RAIL IN EUROPE, TRAINS AREN'T CONSIDERED A SECONDARY FORM OF TRANSPORTATION; it’s how most people travel. European trains are modern, clean, dependable and, usually, state-of-the-art. An extensive network of sleek high-speed trains can whisk passengers from city to city in times that often rival air travel. What’s more, the seats are larger, there are few luggage hassles and you can walk around! A real bonus is that you are immediately immersed in European life and travelling through the very landscapes that you came to see in the first place! If this sounds good to you, then take a look at two of our favorite rail vacations. What could be more exciting than traveling by rail from Rome to Venice! This is truly where “getting there,” is half the fun.

BELL CANTO TOUR

ROME, FLORENCE & VENICE

HIGHLIGHTS OF OUR RAIL VACATIONS • Air from Boston is included • Premium Class train seating: Frecciarossa high-speed trains, operated by Trenitalia, reach speeds of 250 miles per hour (400 km/h) and offer maximum comfort. Frecciarossa trains are equipped with air conditioning, power outlets at each seat and a cafe car. You will receive a welcome softdrink or coffee and small snack.

• Worry-free luggage service: all transfer and transport of your luggage is taken care of for you • Professional Tour Manager with you from arrival to departure

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ROME, BOLOGNA FOOD VALLEY, VERONA & VENICE 10 DAYS: Saturday, July 27–Monday, August 5, 2019 THIS EXTRAORDINARY RAIL JOURNEY FROM ROME TO VENICE with stops in Bologna and Verona is an exploration of some of Italy’s most stunning cities. Accompanied by a per person double occupancy professional Tour Manager and with “worry-free” luggage INCLUDES round-trip airfare, service, sit back and enjoy the changing landscape on this fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. marvelous adventure. Rome is a treasure trove of ancient ruins, glorious cathedrals, whimsical fountains and piazzas Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. made for people watching. Enjoy the two-hour rail journey Passport required. to Bologna—the lively, historic capital of Emilia-Romagna— Per person deposit is $600. with its perfectly preserved medieval center and miles of arcaded streets overhung with arched colonnades. You’ll get acquainted with this marvelous city on an afternoon food and wine walking tour followed by dinner. Discover Verona on a late afternoon walking tour followed by dinner at a local restaurant and a performance at the outstanding Verona Opera! Continue your rail journey to Venice Mestre (the mainland side of the Venetian lagoon). 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 quayside promenade. Enjoy a food and wine walking tour of Venice and discover the lagoon islands of Murano (glass-blowing) and Burano (lace making) on a boat excursion.

ACCOMMODATIONS

$3,799

DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–4

Bettoja Hotels: Mediterraneo, Rome

DAYS 5–6

Starhotels Excelsior, Bologna

DAY 7 DAYS 8–9 DAY 10

Leon d’Oro, Verona Plaza, Venice Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES Rome: “Best of Rome” guided walking tour at twilight with street food and wine; Skip the Line: Vatican Museums guided tour including the Sistine Chapel; Colosseum and Ancient Rome guided tour experience in virtual reality; day at leisure.

Bologna: guided walking tour with special dinner.

Verona: guided walking tour, ticket to Verona Opera in the Verona Arena. Venice: “Food and Wine” guided walking tour, gondola ride; excursion to lagoon islands of Murano and Burano.

RESERVE BY APRIL 22, 2019 SAVE $50 IF YOU RESERVE BY FEBRUARY 28!

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Rome and Venice to Boston, via Rome • High-speed train ticket: Rome to Bologna, Bologna to Verona, Verona to Venice in Premium class • Eight night’s four-star accommodations • Fifteen meals: eight American buffet breakfasts, 1 lunch, six dinners; drinks at meals • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel and hotel/train station transfers by De Luxe Minivan or Coach • Worry-free luggage service (1 piece per passenger) during all transfers • Professional English speaking Tour Manager for the entire duration of the tour • Admission fees: Vatican Museums and Colosseum in Rome, Gondola ride in Venice • Hotel city taxes • Free WIFI HOT SPOT device

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ITALY BY RAIL

BEL CANTO TOUR

ITALY BY RAIL

ROME, FLORENCE & VENICE 11 DAYS: Thursday, August 22–Sunday, September 1, 2019

THE PERFECT INTRODUCTION TO ITALY! Visit three iconic cities, traveling by convenient and comfortable high-speed trains in premium class and accompanied by a professional per person double occupancy Tour Manager. Begin in Rome—“a heady mix of haunting INCLUDES round-trip airfare, ruins, awe-inspiring art and vibrant street life, Italy’s hotfuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. blooded capital is one of the world’s most romantic and inspiring cities.”—Lonely Planet. Here you’ll take a twilight Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. stroll to some of the city’s best-known landmarks and enjoy Passport required. typical street food and local wine. Travel north by highPer person deposit is $600. speed train to Florence—with more than one million works of Renaissance art, accessible artisan workshops and global fashion—where you’ll see the historic center on a evening walking tour and take an excursion into the heart of Tuscany as you visit Pisa, San Gimignano and Siena. Your second train trip brings you to your hotel on Venice Mestre (the mainland). “Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs in one go.”

Truman Capote. With a day at leisure in each city to make your own discoveries, this trip is certainly THE BEST OF ITALY! Florence

$3,999

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Rome and Bologna to Boston, via Rome • High-speed train ticket: Rome to Florence, Florence to Venice in Premium class • Nine nights’ four-star accommodations • Sixteen meals: nine American buffet breakfasts, two lunches, five dinners; drinks at meals • Escorted, private round-trip airport/hotel/ train station transfers by De Luxe Minivan or Coach • Worry-free luggage service (1 piece per passenger) during all transfers • Professional English speaking Tour Manager for the entire duration of the tour • Admission fees: Vatican Museums and Colosseum in Rome • Three days local train tickets from Venice Mestre to Venice Island • Hotel city taxes • Free WIFI HOT SPOT device

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ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–4

Bettoja Hotels: Mediterraneo, Rome

DAYS 5–7

Una Vittoria, Florence

DAYS 8–10 DAY 11

Plaza, Venice Mestre Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES Rome: “Best of Rome” guided walking tour at twilight with street food and wine; Skip the Line: Vatican Museums guided tour including the Sistine Chapel; Colosseum and Ancient Rome guided tour experience in virtual reality; day at leisure.

Florence: guided panoramic and walking tour with special Bistecca dinner; full-day excursion to Siena, San Gimignano and Chianti with lunch and wine tasting; day at leisure. Venice: “Food and Wine” guided walking tour; excursion to lagoon islands of Murano and Burano; day at leisure.

RESERVE BY MAY 18, 2019 SAVE $50 IF YOU RESERVE BY MARCH 31!

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

13 DAYS: Monday, July 1–Saturday, July 13, 2019

$4,489

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

$5,119 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, medievalera streets of the Old Town. Cross into France for a boat cruise around Lake Annecy, ACCOMMODATIONS offering panoramic views of the breathtaking DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston mountains that inspired Paul Cezanne. Visit DAYS 2–3 Grand Hotel Europe, Lucerne the picturesque valley and charming resort DAYS 4–5 Hotel Novotel Annecy Centre Atria, village of Chamonix at the base of Mont Blanc.

Annecy Cross the border into Italy and spend the day DAYS 6–7 Albergo Firenze, Lake Como region DAY 8 Hotel Laudinella, St. Moritz on Lake Como as we visit Villa Carlotta, an DAYS 9–10 Hotel Innsbruck, Innsbruck elegant 18th century Italian estate surrounded DAYS 11–12 Holiday Inn Munich City Centre, by 14 acres of gardens. Soak up the views from Munich chic St. Moritz, visit Innsbruck, capital of the DAY 13 Return flight to Boston Austrian Tyrol, and Munich for a guided tour or similar hotel accommodations and a day to explore on our own.

FEATURES

INCLUDES

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.

SALZBURG 2n post-tour extension $449 pp/do land. OPTIONALS: Mozart Concert and dinner; Eagle's Nest excursion with salt mines.

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

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GRAND TOUR OF GREAT BRITAIN EDINBURGH, YORK, LIVERPOOL, CARDIFF, BATH, LONDON 15 DAYS: Saturday, July 6–Saturday, July 20, 2019

$5,029

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

$6,159 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $450.

Edinburgh, Scottland

GREAT BRITAIN IS: FASCINATING history, cultured cities, glorious architecture and charming landscapes. Our two-week adventure starts in Edinburgh—with its medieval old town and loads of shops and pubs. In York, a stroll of the famous “Shambles” is like a “snap-shot” of the Middle Ages. In Liverpool we'll visit the Beatles Story Museum and enjoy Cardiff with its city-center castle and ultra-modern waterfront. A panoramic ACCOMMODATIONS tour of London highlights the regal landmarks and UNESCO sites including Trafalgar Square, DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston St. Paul's Cathedral and the Tower of London.

DAYS 2–4 Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket, Edinburgh DAY 5

Sandman Signature, Newcastle Region

FEATURES

DAYS 6–7

Holiday Inn York City Centre, York

DAYS 8–9

Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower, Liverpool

Edinburgh tour featuring the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Berwick-upon Tweed, Alnwick castle and gardens. Durham tour and cathedral.

York tour featuring York Minster, York Museum Gardens, Roman wall, St. Mary’s Abbey and King’s Manor. Liverpool tour featuring cathedral, Beatles Story Museum and Merseyside Maritime Museum.

Stratford-upon-Avon, Shakespeare home. Cardiff tour featuring Cardiff Castle and Cardiff Bay. Bath tour featuring the Roman Baths, the Royal Crescent and Bath Abbey. Stonehenge and Salisbury Cathedral, Magna Carta. London panoramic regal landmarks tour featuring Trafalgar Square, St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Tower of London, Buckingham Palace. OPTIONALS: Edinburgh—Abbotsford House & Merose Abbey; Stirling Castle & Loch Lomond. York—Excursion to Whitby. Cardiff—Castle Banquet dinner. Bath— Historic Spa visit. London—Windsor Castle.

DAY 10

Mercure Cardiff Holland House Hotel & Spa, Cardiff

DAYS 11–12

Apex City of Bath Hotel, Bath

DAYS 13–14

Hilton Kensington, London

DAY 15

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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

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LEGENDARY IRELAND

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

$2,999

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

Kylemore Abbey

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

Per person deposit is $450.

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

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

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

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

FEATURES

INCLUDES

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

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

RESERVE BY MARCH 29, 2019

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LAKES & VILLAGES OF NORTHERN ITALY PLUS: ALPINE SWITZERLAND

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

$2,999

SINGLE-FRIENDLY PRICING

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

Single supplement is $495.

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

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

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Lake Maggiore

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

INCLUDES

FEATURES

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

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

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LONDON, PARIS & AMSTERDAM WITH OPTIONAL 3-NIGHT BERLIN EXTENSION

11 DAYS: Thursday, September 19–Sunday, September 29, 2019

$3,899

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

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

Amsterdam

EXPLORE THE HISTORY AND CULTURE OF THESE EUROPEAN GEMS. London is renowned for high tea and pub fare, outstanding theater and landmark icons, Big Ben, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey and more. The “City of Light,” Paris is a magical blend of contemporary and historic, with phenomenal cuisine, art and architecture. Guided touring introduces you to the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame and more.

Enjoy the scenery as you train from Paris to Amsterdam and arrive in time for an ACCOMMODATIONS afternoon walking tour along the countless DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston canals of this friendly city. Compact, with DAYS 2–4 Novotel London Tower Bridge, hidden gardens, historic gabled architecture London and houseboats lining the canals, DAYS 5–7 Pullman Bercy, Paris Amsterdam is synonymous with Van Gogh, DAYS 8–10 Hampshire Hotel-The Manor Amsterdam, Amsterdam Vermeer and Rembrandt.

DAY 11

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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

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

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FLORENCE & THE CINQUE TERRE 9 DAYS: Saturday, September 21–Sunday, September 29, 2019

$2,999

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

Single supplement is $525.

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

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

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

Cinque Terre

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

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

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

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Florence

RESERVE BY MAY 31, 2019

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GRAND TOUR OF FRANCE

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

$4,579

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

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

Loire Valley

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

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

DAY 15

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

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

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Return flight to Boston

or similar hotel accommodations

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

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THE AZORES

THE ISLAND OF SAO MIGUEL 8 DAYS: Sunday, September 22–Sunday, September 29, 2019

$2,379

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

Per person deposit is $450.

Azores

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

INCLUDES

FEATURES

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

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

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MADEIRA ISLAND & PORTUGAL’S TREASURES

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

$2,899

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

Per person deposit is $450.

Botanical Gardens

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

FEATURES

INCLUDES

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

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

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EASY GOING ON THE AMALFI COAST

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

$3,199

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

Sorrento

Single supplement is $550.

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

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

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

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

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

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

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

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Capri

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

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

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GETAWAY TO ICELAND

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

$2,599

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

Per person deposit is $450.

Reykjavik

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

Icelandik Bay

INCLUDES Blue Lagoon

RESERVE BY: September 29th Trip: MARCH 22, 2019 October 6th Trip: MARCH 29, 2019 October 13th Trip:APRIL 5, 2019

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

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

$2,999

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

Call for single pricing.

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

Aix Cathedral in Aix-en-Provence

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

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

Pont Saint-Benezet, Avignon

INCLUDES

FEATURES

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

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

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HIGHLIGHTS OF SCANDINAVIA SWEDEN, NORWAY & DENMARK WITH OPTIONAL 3-NIGHT ICELAND EXTENSION

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

$3,579

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

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

Bergen

THREE COUNTRIES, THREE CULTURES AND ENDLESS SCENERY—there’s no place like Scandinavia! Begin in Stockholm—whose reputation as one of the most beautiful and sophisticated European cities is richly deserved. Here we’ll find a fairytale-like old town, inventive design and extraordinary cuisine. Next is the beautiful waterfront city of Bergen—its most famous site is the UNESCO Bryggen wharf district whose wooden alley ways are a haven for artists and craftspeople with bijou shops and boutiques. Dramatically breathtaking scenery awaits as we head into fjord country to cruise narrow ACCOMMODATIONS waterways surrounded by steep cliffs. Our DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston tour ends in elegant Copenhagen, with DAYS 2–4 Courtyard Stockholm gorgeous architecture, charming canals Kungsholmen, Stockholm and trendy cafés.

DAYS 5–7 Clarion Admiral, Bergen DAYS 8–9 DAY 10

Copenhagen Island, Copenhagen Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES Stockholm tour including the Vasa Museum.

Bergen tour including the Bryggen district.

Excursion to Norway’s fjord country including cruise and train ride. Copenhagen tour including Rosenborg Castle. OPTIONALS: Stockholm— Excursion to Drottningholm Palace on Lovön Island; Historic Sweden: a day in Uppsala.

Copenhagen—Excursion to Frederiksborg Castle and Elsinore. ICELAND 3n post-tour extension $1,299 pp/do land & air. OPTIONALS: Blue Lagoon spa visit; The Golden Circle tour.

RESERVE BY JUNE 30, 2019

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

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MOROCCO

MARRAKECH, THE SAHARA & FES 12 DAYS: Thursday, October 17–Monday, October 28, 2019

$3,709

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

$4,209 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $600.

Casablanca

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

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

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

DAY 11

Golden Tulip Farah Hotel, Casablanca

DAY 12

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

LIMITED SPACE—RESERVE BY MAY 31, 2019

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JEWELS ON ITALY’S ADRIATIC COAST

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

$3,299

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

Venice

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

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.

RESERVE BY MAY 31, 2019

and Venice to Boston, via Rome (land only pricing available if you prefer to make your own air arrangements) • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations • Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, four dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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SINGLE-FRIENDLY PRICING

Single supplement is $545.

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

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

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

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TRAVEL CLUB SELECT

CLASSIC SPAIN

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

$4,299

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

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

Madrid

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

DAY 11

Return flight to Boston

or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES

FEATURES

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

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

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

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$1,939

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,539 for single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $500.

Champ-Élysées

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

INCLUDES

Eiffel Tower

RESERVE BY JULY 19, 2019

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

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PARIS ESCAPE

7 DAYS: Friday, October 25–Thursday, October 31, 2019

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

$2,699

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

INCLUDES

FEATURES

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

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

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAY 2

Cabra Castle, Kingscourt

DAY 3

Old Ground Hotel, Ennis

DAYS 4–5 DAY 6–7 DAY 8

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

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Blarney Castle

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ROMAN HOLIDAY

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

$1,899

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

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

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

Rome

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

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

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Trevi Fountain

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LONDON

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

$2,579

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

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

Per person deposit is $450.

Trafalgar Square

LONDON: FOUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES—The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Maritime Greenwich, and Kew Royal Botanic Gardens—more than two hundred freeadmission 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 “regal landmarks” tour featuring Westminster Abbey and the Tower of London and a ride on the London Eye.

Parliament

FEATURES

INCLUDES

Highlights tour; the London Eye. OPTIONALS: Excursion to Stonehenge & Salisbury; Tower of London & Thames River Cruise; Westminster Abbey & Afternoon Tea; Excursion to Windsor Castle.

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

OPTIONAL: home-hosted dinner.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to London • Five nights’ accommodations: Queensgate Hotel or similar • Seven meals: five breakfasts, two dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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SICILIAN ADVENTURE

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

$2,999

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

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

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

Sicily

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

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–5

Hotel Garibaldi, Palermo

DAYS 6–8

Hotel Continental, Taormina

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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

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Taormina

FEATURES Welcome cocktail. Full-day guided Palermo tour.

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

Visit the salt road and salt museum. Visit Cefalù.

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

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$2,799

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

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

—Rick Steves

Montenegro

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

BUŽA BARS

INCLUDES

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

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

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SINGLE-FRIENDLY PRICING

Single supplement is $150.

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

EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

DUBROVNIK GETAWAY

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

INCREDIBLE VALUE!

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

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

$3,899

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EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

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

INCLUDES

FEATURES

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

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

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 DAYS 2–4

Overnight flight from Boston Conrad Cairo Hotel, Cairo

DAY 5

Hotel Movenpick Resort, Aswan

DAYS 6–8

Sonesta St. George 1, Nile Cruise

DAY 9 DAY 10

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

RESERVE BY APRIL 30, 2019

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EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE SINGLE-FRIENDLY PRICING

PUGLIA: SOUTHERN ITALY’S GEM 9 DAYS: Saturday, November 9–Sunday, November 17, 2019

$2,799

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

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

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

Per person deposit is $300.

Polignano a Mare

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

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

INCLUDES

FEATURES

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

Martina Franca tour. Excursion to Locorotondo.

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

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ICELAND’S MAGICAL NORTHERN LIGHTS

7 DAYS: Friday, November 29–Thursday, December 5, 2019

$3,699

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,669 per person triple occupancy; $4,449 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 $315. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

Northern Lights

EXPLORE THE “LAND OF FIRE AND ICE” with its dramatic volcanic landscape, steaming lava fields, hot springs, thundering waterfalls, glacier-sculpted mountains, black-sand beaches, and, best of all, have the rare opportunity to see the elusive Northern Lights. Begin in Reykjavik—both cosmopolitan and small-town, young-at-heart and full of history—with an old town walking tour and 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—Iceland’s southern-most village— 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 ACCOMMODATIONS black sand beach, an iceberg-dotted glacial DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston lagoon and Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest DAY 2 Centerhotel Plaza, Reykjavik glacier. Our holiday winds down at the DAYS 3–5 Hotel Katla Hofdabrekka, Vik marvelous Blue Lagoon.

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.

RESERVE BY MAY 24, 2019

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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HIGHLIGHTS OF MEXICO: OAXACA TO MEXICO CITY WITH OPTIONAL 4-NIGHT YUCATÁN EXTENSION

9 DAYS: Saturday, December 7–Sunday, December 15, 2019

$2,539

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

$2,939 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $450.

Palacio de Bellas Artes, Mexico City

HERE ARE A FEW REASONS TO CONSIDER A HOLIDAY IN MEXICO: the cuisine is amazing, the people are welcoming and friendly, it’s a pretty affordable destination and its history and culture are endlessly fascinating! We’ll start in Oaxaca—this UNESCO World Heritage site is easygoing and vibrant, with southern Mexican charm and unique cultural attractions. Next is Puebla with its delicious culinary heritage and breathtaking colonial architecture. We’ll complete our trip with three nights in Mexico City—once the Aztec capital Tenochtitlan—and now a lively, cosmopolitan city with world-class museums, historic preservation and an exploding culinary scene.

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1

Flight from Boston

DAYS 1–3

Hotel Victoria, Oaxaca

DAYS 4–5

San Pedro Hotel, Pueblaa

DAYS 6–8

Hotel Galeria Plaza, Mexico City

DAY9

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Oaxaca and Mexico City to Boston, via a connecting city • Eight nights’ accommodations • Twelve meals: eight breakfasts, one lunch, three dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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FEATURES Oaxaca tour featuring Plaza de la Constitución, Church of Santo Domingo, Calle Macedonio Alcalá, chocolate factory with tasting, Benito Juárez Market. Puebla tour including Rosary chapel, Puebla Cathedral, Talavera pottery workshop. Basilica de Santa María de Guadalupe pilgrimage site. Mexico City tour featuring Art Nouveau Palacio de Bellas Artes, Palacio Nacional, Metropolitan Cathedral and Templo Mayor.

OPTIONALS: Oaxaca—Oaxacan Cooking Class & Dinner; Ancient Mexico: Monte Alban & Mitla Ruins.

Puebla—Historic Cholula. Mexico City—Ancient Mexico: Teotihuacan; Coyoacan & Frida Kahlo Museum. YUCATAN 4n post-tour extension $999 pp/do land & air. OPTIONALS: Tulum & Dos Ojos Cenotes; Mayan Mexico: Uxmal & Hacienda Lunch.

RESERVE BY JULY 31, 2019

WINTER 2019 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

NEW YEAR'S EVE IN LONDON PLUS PARIS 9 DAYS: Friday, December 27, 2019–Saturday, January 4, 2020

$3,509

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

$4,554 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $600.

London Eye

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

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

INCLUDES Seine River

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

RESERVE BY AUGUST 31, 2019

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

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ANCIENT PERU & MACHU PICCHU 11 DAYS: Thursday, January 9–Sunday, January 19, 2020

$4,179

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

$4,679 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $600.

Machu PIcchu

THE MYSTICAL RUINS AND MISTY PEAKS OF MACHU PICCHU are, for many, a once-in-alifetime destination. One of the most popular places to visit in the world, it appears on many lists of the best places to see and is recognized as one of the seven Modern Wonders of the World. On this amazing Peruvian adventure, we’ll walk in the footsteps of the ancient Inca as we explore Machu Picchu and the Sacred Valley. We’ll begin in Lima—“an international city, with a wealth of sights, tastes and activities that connect the present with its ancient past”—The New York Times; and explore Cuzco—“the foremost city of the Inca Empire is now the undisputed archaeological capital of the Americas, as well as the continent’s oldest continuously inhabited city.”—Lonely Planet.

Discover the wonder, mystery and natural ACCOMMODATIONS beauty of Peru’s ancient civilizations, vibrant DAY 1 Flight from Boston cities, and breathtaking landscapes.

DAYS 1–3

DAYS 4–6 DAY 7 DAYS 8–9 DAYS 10–11

Jose Antonio Deluxe, Lima

Hilton Garden Inn Cusco, Cuzco El MaPI by Inkaterra, Aguas Calientes Hilton Garden Inn Cusco, Cuzco Dayroom in Lima, return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Lima, via a connecting city • Internal flights from Lima to Cuzco • Nine nights’ accommodations, dayroom on departure day from Lima • Fifteen meals: nine breakfasts, four lunches, two dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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FEATURES Lima tour including Laro Museum, and Huaca Huallamarca archaeological site. Free day in Lima.

Cuzco highlights tour including Cristo Blanco statue. The Sacred Valley of the Incas including traditional markets and Ollantaytambo ruins.

Machu Picchu tour. Free day in Cuzco. OPTIONALS: Lima—Excursion to Pisco & Nazca Lines with lunch; Traditional Peruvian Dinner. Cuzco—Peruvian Cooking Demonstration & Dinner; Return visit to Machu Picchu; Incan Traditions Excursion to Moray, Maras & Chinchero & Dinner.

RESERVE BY MAY 31, 2019

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$2,799

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,769 per person triple occupancy; $3,299 for single reservations. Single accommodations for this tour are limited. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $315.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

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 twonight lodge stay overlooking Arenal Volcano includes a lake cruise and a river trip by covered canoe in the Cano Negro nature preserve (home to the most viewable indigenous wildlife).

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1

Flight from Boston Doubletree Cariari Hotel, San Jose

DAYS 2–3

Nammbu Beachfront Bungalows, Guanacaste

DAYS 4–5

El Establo, Monteverde

DAYS 6–7

Mountain Paradise Hotel, Arenal

DAY 8

Doubletree Cariari Hotel, San Jose

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston

FEATURES Coffee plantation tour. Leisure time in Guanacaste.

Monteverde Cloud Forest nature walk. Butterfly and hummingbird gardens and hanging bridges walk OR canopy zip line tour. Visit a tree nursery and cruise on Lake Arenal. Cooking demonsration. Cano Negro guided riverboat trip. Visit topiary garden. San Jose panoramic tour. OPTIONALS: Monteverde Cloud Forest—Zip line canopy adventure; hanging bridges walk. Arenal—spa treatments.

SAVE $100 WHEN YOU RESERVE BY AUGUST 9, 2019

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 • Fourteen meals: eight breakfasts, six dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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TROPICAL COSTA RICA

9 DAYS: Saturday, February 15–Sunday, February 23, 2020

TANZANIA WILDLIFE SAFARI WITH OPTIONAL 4-NIGHT KENYA EXTENSION

12 DAYS: Monday, February 17–Friday, February 28, 2020

$6,499

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

$7,199 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport and visa required. Per person deposit is $600.

SAFARI—IN SWAHILI—MEANS (ROUGHLY) “JOURNEY, TO TRAVEL”!

Tanzania is a safari destination without peer—with the largest concentration and diversity of animals in Africa and some of the world’s most treasured national parks and game reserves.

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1

Flight from Boston

DAY 2

The Arusha Hotel, Arusha

DAYS 3–4 DAY 5 DAYS 6–8

Tarangire Sopa Lodge, Tarangire National Park Manyara Kilima Moja Lodge, Manyara Serengeti Sopa Lodge, Serengeti National Park

DAYS 9–10

Endoro Lodge, Ngorongoro Region

DAYS 11–12

Overnight flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Kilimanjaro Airport/Arusha, via a connecting city • Nine nights’ accommodations • 27 meals: nine breakfasts, eight lunches, ten dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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HIGHLIGHTS • Tarangire National Park: less crowded than other national parks in Tanzania, 10 times larger than Manyara, known for its breathtaking baobab trees and stunning natural beauty • Lake Manyara National Park: a mini Serengeti, vast and varied wildlife, tree-climbing lions are the superstars here – but are elusive • Serengeti National Park: fascinating park presents all kinds of ecosystems which allows it to host a variety of plants, birds and animals, one of the most coveted safari destinations in Africa • Ngorongoro Conservation Crater: formed millions of years ago, the Ngorongoro Crater protected itself with walls that rose to heights of 400 to 600 meters, nature was allowed to run free here and create some of the most exotic species of plants and animals that the world has ever seen

FEATURES Eight game drives, 4x4 Land Cruiser Safari Vehicle.

Tarangire National Park, visit community school, Lake Manyara National Park, tour authentic boma, learn about the Masai tribe, Great Rift Valley, Lake Manyara flamingos, Serengeti National Park, Moru Kopjes granite formations, Seronera Valley, Masai cave art, Olduvai Gorge Iraqw village, Ngorongoro Crater intact caldera. OPTIONALS: KENYA 4n post-tour extension $1,499 pp/do land.

RESERVE BY JULY 31, 2019

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ICELAND: REYKJAVIK & THE NORTHERN LIGHTS 6 DAYS: Saturday, March 7–Thursday, March 12, 2020

$3,129

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

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

Per person deposit is $450.

Reykjavik

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

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

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

LIMITED SPACE— RESERVE BY JULY 31, 2019

Northern Lights

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

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HIGHLIGHTS OF AUSTRALIA & NEW ZEALAND

MELBOURNE, GREAT BARRIER REEF, SYDNEY, QUEENSTOWN, AUCKLAND — WITH OPTIONAL 3-NIGHT FIJI EXTENSION 15 DAYS: Saturday, March 7–Saturday, March 21, 2020

$6,634

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

$7,934 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $600.

Queenstown, NZ

OCCUPYING THE TOP ON MANY TRAVEL WISH-LISTS, a holiday combining Australia and New Zealand is a once-in-a-lifetime ACCOMMODATIONS experience. In Australia we'll spend a day DAYS 1–2 Overnight flights from Boston, at the Great Barrier, before stopping in cross International Date Line Sydney with its glorious harbor and beaches.

DAYS 3–4 Vibe Savoy Hotel, Melbourne With incredible scenery (majestic mountain DAYS 5–6 Novotel Cairns Oasis Resort, Great ranges, stunning alpine lakes, craggy fjords, Barrier Reef area ancient forests and endless miles of beaches), DAYS 7–9 The Sydney Boulevard Hotel, Sydney a vibrant culture, and award-winning wines, DAYS 10–12 Rydges Lakeland Resort, Queenstown New Zealand is worth the journey as we visit DAYS 13–14 Rydges Auckland, Auckland both the North and South Islands.

DAY 15

Return flight to Boston

or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Melbourne and Auckland to Boston, via a connecting city • Internal flights: Melbourne to Cairns, Cairns to Sydney, Sydney to Queenstown, Queenstown to Auckland • Twelve nights’ accommodations • Seventeen meals: twelve breakfasts, one lunch, four dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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FEATURES Melbourne tour. Great Barrier Reef full-day cruise.

Sydney tour featuring Rocks neighborhood, Bondi Beach, Sydney Opera House. Queenstown tour, Skyline Queenstown Gondola to Bob’s Peak. Fiordland National Park, cruise Mildford Sound. Auckland tour.

OPTIONALS: Melbourne—Philip Island Penguin Parade. Sydney—Sydney Harbor Dinner Cruise; Featherdale Wildlife Park. Queenstown—Walter Peak: Lake Cruise & Dinner. Auckland—Waiheke Island.

FIJI 3N post-tour extension $849 pp/do land & air.

OPTIONALS: Tivua Island Sailing & Snorkeling; Fiji Village: Indigenous Culture & Traditions.

RESERVE BY JULY 31, 2019

WINTER 2019 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

CHILE & ARGENTINA

PATAGONIA TO BUENOS AIRES WITH OPTIONAL 3-NIGHT IGUAZU EXTENSION 12 DAYS: Friday, March 13–Tuesday, March 24, 2020

$5,214

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

$6,114 for single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

Torres del Paine, Patagonia, Chile

FROM SANTIAGO—CHILE’S CULTURAL HUB—TO BREATHTAKING PATAGONIA to Buenos Aires, a blend of European charm and South American flair, this multi-country vacation is nothing short of an adventure. Top off a guided Santiago tour with an optional visit to Chilean wine country before heading to southern Patagonia—a world of majestic glaciers and mountains. In the Torres del Paine National Park region we’ll discover fossils in Milodon Cave, see glacial lakes and the churning Salto Grande waterfall and visit a estancia (ranch) for a delicious barbecue. As we head into Argentina we’ll visit Los Glaciares National ACCOMMODATIONS Park for an up-close look at Perito Moreno Glacier—three miles wide and twenty stories DAY 1 Flight from Boston high— with a short cruise. Last on our itinerary DAYS 2–3 Atton Las Condes, Santiago DAY 4 Cabo de Hornos Hotel, Punta Arenas is Buenos Aires—a sophisticated city of wide DAYS 5–6 Altiplanico Hotel Puerto Natales, boulevards, incredible food, neoclassical Torres del Painel architecture and sultry tango sessions.

DAYS 7–8

FEATURES Santiago tour. Torres del Paine region: Patagonian ranch with sheep-shearing demonstration; visit Torres del Paine National Park. El Calafate: visit Los Glaciares National Park, cruise along Perito Moreno Glacier, Lago Argentina. Buenos Aires tour.

OPTIONALS: Santiago—Valparaiso & Chilean wine country excursion. Punta Arenas—Isla Magdalena Penguin Colony excursion. Buenos Aires—Tango show & dinner. IGUAZU 3n post-tour extension $1,O99 pp/do land & air. OPTIONALS: La Aripuca & Guarani Community visit; Iguazu cultural dinner.

RESERVE BY JULY 31, 2019

Design Suites Hotel, El Calafate

DAYS 9–10

Intersur Recoleta Hotel, Buenos Aires

DAYS 11–12

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Santiago and Buenos Aires to Boston • Internal flights: Santiago to Punta Arenas, Calafate to Buenos Aires • Nine nights’ accommodations • Fourteen meals: nine breakfasts, two lunches, three dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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SPAIN’S COSTA DEL SOL & THE PORTUGUESE RIVIERA 13 DAYS: Thursday, April 16–Tuesday, April 28, 2020

$4,799

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,749 per person triple occupancy; $5,499 for single reservations.

Single accommodations for this tour are limited. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $315.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

Nerja Beach, Malaga

THIS AMAZING VACATION STARTS IN MADRID with its exceptional art and architecture, a rich culinary scene and, some say, a nightlife that is “the stuff of legend!” We’ll head south by high-speed train to Cordoba and the delights of the Mezquita before arriving in Malaga and our hotel with direct beach access and golf course. With at least 300 days of sunshine and an average temperature of 65F, Spain’s Costa del Sol (sunshine coast) is replete with world-class beaches and lively resorts.

Enjoy excursions to Granada and Ronda before a two-night stay in Seville, Spain’s cultural capital and doorway to the past. Our exploration ACCOMMODATIONS ends with four nights in Cascais on the DAY 1 Overnight flights from Boston Portuguese Riviera—known as the “Playground DAYS 2–3 NH Collection Madrid Abascal, Madrid of Kings.” From a tiny fishing village, Cascais DAYS 4–6 Parador Malaga Golf, Malaga has blossomed into an elegant seaside resort DAYS 7–8 Melia Sevilla, Seville of timeless architecture, winding lanes and DAYS 9–12 Vila Gale Cascais Hotel, Cascais lush gardens. We’ll enjoy visits to Lisbon, DAY 13 Return flight to Boston “fairytailesque” Sintra and the shrine at Fatima. or similar hotel accommodations

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FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Madrid and Lisbon to Boston, via a connecting city • High-speed train Madrid to Cordoba • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston's Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Eleven nights’ accommodations • Seventeen meals: eleven breakfasts, six dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

Madrid: choice of panoramic tour and the Prado Museum OR walking tour of Madrid. Cordoba: Mezquita tour and Jewish Quarter. Costa del Sol: day at leisure, excursion to Granada and Alhambra tour. Seville: walking tour. Cascais: choice of Lisbon panoramic city tour OR walking tour of Alfama District; Mafra Palace and Monastery, visit Sintra, excursion to the Silver Coast: Obidos, Nazare and Fatima. OPTIONALS: Madrid—Madrid by night with Tapas dinner. Malaga—Dinner in Mijas Pueblo.

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ESTORIL COAST, AZORES AND MADEIRA ISLAND 13 DAYS: Friday, April 17–Wednesday, April 29, 2020

$4,699

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,669 per person triple occupancy; $5,449 for single reservations. Single reservations for this tour are limited.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $315. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

Lisbon

IN ASTONISHING PORTUGAL—with its abundance of sunshine—you'll discover charming villages, a dramatic coastline, fairytale palaces, stunning monuments and flower-covered landscapes. A four-night stay in Lisbon offers a chance to explore this colorful city of oldworld neighborhoods adorned with gothic cathedrals, towers and tiny fado clubs. Next, we fly to the Azores archipelago—a “jewel in the Atlantic”—and spend four nights ACCOMMODATIONS in Ponta Delgada on St. Michael. You'll DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston visit the magnificent twin lakes (inside a DAYS 2–4 Turim Marques Hotel, Lisbon volcanic crater) of Sete Cidades (Seven DAYS 5–8 Azoris Royal Garden Hotel, Cities) and Lagoa do Fogo (Fire Lake). On Sao Miguel, Azores Madeira, “the pearl of the Atlantic,” you'll DAYS 9–11 Pestana Casino Park Hotel, Funchal, Madeira Island find a dramatic mountain landscape with DAY 12 Turim Marques Hotel, Lisbon a springtime climate, traditional villages, DAY 13 Overnight flight to Boston banana plantations, vineyards and amazing or similar hotel accommodations scenery.

FEATURES

INCLUDES

Lisbon tour: Alfama Quarter, Jeronimo's Monastery, the Monument to the Discoveries and the Tower of Belem. Visit Sintra, Cascais, Estoril, Fatima. Azores: walking tour of Ponta Delgada, the Twin Lakes of Sete Cidades, Furnas Valley, Terra Nostra Botanical Park. Madeira: Botanical Gardens, Funcal panoramic tour, village of Camara de Lobos, fishing village of Porto Moniz. OPTIONALS: Azores—Swimming with dolphins; kayaking and hiking; whale & dolphin watching (weather permitting).

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Lisbon, via a connecting city • Internal flights: Lisbon to St. Michael, Azores; St. Michael to Madeira Island; Madeira Island to Lisbon • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston's Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Eleven nights’ first-class accommodations • Eighteen meals: eleven breakfasts, one lunch, six dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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TRAVEL CLUB SELECT

PORTUGAL & ITS ISLANDS

THE GREEK ISLANDS JOIN THE CLUB'S EXCLUSIVE TOUR TO THE GREEK ISLANDS!

$4,409

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

$5,059 single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $600.

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

Acropolis, Athens

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EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

14 DAYS: Saturday, September 14–Friday, September 27, 2019 Tuesday, September 17–Monday, September 30, 2019 14 DAYS: Tuesday, May 5–Monday, May 18, 2020 Friday, September 20–Thursday, October 3, 2019 Monday, September 23–Sunday, October 6, 2019 INCLUDES

FEATURES

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

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

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

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1

Santorini

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–4

Saint George Lycabettus Hotel, Athens

DAYS 5–7

San Antonio Summerland, Mykonos

DAYS 8–10

El Greco Resort, Santorini

DAYS 11–12

Hotel Galaxy Iraklio, Crete

DAY 13

Saint George Lycabettus Hotel, Athens

DAY 14

Return flight to Boston

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THE COLORS OF CUBA

JOIN THE CLUB’S FIRST EXCLUSIVE TOUR OF CUBA JOIN TRAVEL CLUB PRESIDENT, TIM MONTGOMERY, THIS NOVEMBER AS WE CROSS A CULTURAL DIVIDE, exploring the art, history and culture of the Cuban people. (Or, choose the February departure over School Vacation Week!) Develop an understanding of who they are when meeting with local shop Single supplement is $700. Fuel keepers, musicians, artists, dancers and more. We’ll spend three surcharge, air taxes and fees nights in Havana at the historic Hotel Nacional and explore La subject to change. Passport and visa required. Per person Habana Vieja, the Old City of Havana, visit the Museo de Bellas deposit is $600.

Artes and enjoy a performance at the Gran Teatro. Visit Finca La Vigía—the Ernest Hemingway Farm—where he lived for more than 30 years in the small town of San Francisco de Paula. We’ll see his writing studio and fishing boat, Pilar, which featured in his Islands in the Stream, before lunch with local fisherman in Cojimar, the fishing village depicted in The Old Man and the Sea. Spend two nights in Cienfuegos and take in the colonial feel of “La Perla del Sur” or Pearl of the South. Join a meeting of UNEAC, the Union of Artists and Writers, hear a local youth orchestra and dance to a local salsa band. Back in Havana we’ll meet contemporary artists along Paseo del Prado and visit a community arts project before a performance by the Havana women’s chorus Coro Luna. All breakfasts are included in your program and all dinners will be enjoyed at local paladares—small, family-run restaurants, usually in a converted part of a home and one of the best ways to enjoy local Cuban cuisine. Throughout our journey we’ll experience the power of travel to unite two peoples in a true cultural exchange. *prices are per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

FINCA LA VIGÍA—ERNEST HEMINGWAY'S HOME IN CUBA It’s no secret to anyone that Hemingway passionately loved Cuba. So much so, that he lived there for more than 30 years and owned a permanent residence ten miles east of Havana, Hemingway's Cuba house, Finca Vigía, meaning "lookout house". Finca Vigía is located in the small, workingclass town of San Francisco de Paula. Built in 1886 by a Spanish Architect Miguel Pascual y Baguer, Finca Vigía was purchased by Hemingway in 1940 for a cost of $12,500. There, Hemingway wrote two of his most celebrated novels: For Whom the Bell Tolls and The Old Man and the Sea. A Movable Feast was written there as well. After years of neglect, restoration and preservation work has begun. Finca Vigía has made both the World Monuments Fund list of 100 Most Endangered sites, and The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 11 Most Endangered Places.

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Cienfuegos

Ernest and Mary Hemingway at the Finca Vigía

FEATURES

INCLUDES

Havana: Old City of Havana, Museo de Bellas Artes, Gran Teatro performance, Capitol Building, Hall of Lost Steps, Paseo del Prado, Plaza de la Revolución, community arts project. Hemingway Farm, Cojimar fishing village. Cienfuegos: Plaza Jose Marti, Union of Artists and Writers, local youth orchestra.

• Round-trip, non-stop regularly scheduled JetBlue flights from Boston to Havana • Seven nights’ accommodations: five nights Havana, two nights Cienfuegos • Fourteen meals: seven breakfasts, seven dinners • Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers • Cuba visas • Services of professional Tour Guide

RESERVE BY: November Trip: AUGUST 24, 2019 February Trip: DECEMBER 7, 2019

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DANUBE SYMPHONY CRUISE 9 DAYS: Saturday, August 31–Sunday, September 8, 2019 YOUR DANUBE ADVENTURE BEGINS in romantic and exciting Vienna, and ends with two nights in Munich, the from per person double occupancy Bavarian capital known for its centuries-old buildings and for Deluxe Stateroom, Category E Oktoberfest. Known as the “City of Music.” Vienna inspired Cabin upgrades available: the creative genius of Beethoven, Mozart and Strauss. Join Additional $143–$928 pp/do. your Local Guide for a tour that takes you to the lavish Includes cruise taxes and port Hofburg Palace complex, the neo-renaissance Vienna Opera, charges and pre-paid cruise gratuities and Avalon insurance. and much more! In your free time, stroll along the pedestrian Prices listed above DO NOT Kärntnerstrasse or try a piece of Apfelstrudel in an elegant include airfare. Airfare price Viennese café. Cruise along the Danube River to Dürnstein, available at time of booking. located in the heart of the Wachau Valley. In Melk, visit *AVALON PROMOTION: Austria's majestic Benedictine Abbey, one of Europe's largest Book this 2019 Avalon Waterways Europe river cruise monasteries, and taste some of the region's renowned wines.

by February 15 and receive a In Grein, visit the oldest theater in Austria. For a change of $500 per person discount. pace, travel by motorcoach to Munich, capital of Bavaria, where a Local Guide shows you the famous attractions. Step into a fairytale on an excursion to one of the most dream-like castles in all of Europe --Neuschwanstein Castle. Travel to Oberammergau, an idyllic village known for its once-a-decade performance of the Passion Play and typical Bavarian houses painted with scenes from fairytales. Find magic, musical history, and beautiful scenery like no other on your European river cruise of a lifetime.

$3,438

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

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HIGHLIGHTS

WESTBOUND: VIENNA TO MUNICH

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAY 2

Arrive Vienna (Embarkation)

DAY 3

Vienna sightseeing

DAY 4

Durnstein-Wachau Valley-Melk

DAY 5

Gein-Linz

DAY 6

Linz-Schlogener Schlige-Passau

DAY 7

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

DAY 8

Munich-excursions overnight in Munich

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston

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

INCLUDES

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

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CANALS, VINEYARDS & CASTLES 10 DAYS: Tuesday, October 8–Thursday, October 17, 2019 BOARD YOUR AVALON SUITE SHIP IN REMICH ON THE BEAUTIFUL MOSELLE RIVER. An excursion to historical from per person double occupancy Luxembourg City offers unique and dramatic views, as the town Category D is set on two levels—high above on straddling hills and dropping Cabin upgrades available: into two river valleys. Enjoy a guided walk in the charming Additional $1,149–$2,199 pp/do. wine village of Bernkastel and taste some of the region’s best Includes cruise taxes and port wines. Continue on the Moselle River to the picturesque town of charges, pre-paid cruise gratuities and Avalon insurance.

Cochem where the Riesling grape is cultivated. Visit Reichsburg Prices listed above DO NOT Castle, nestled among vineyards and offering breathtaking include airfare. Airfare price views of the town and river valley below. Sail into the Rhine available at time of booking.

River to the quintessential Rhine valley town of Rüdesheim. *AVALON PROMOTION: Book Here visit the amazing Mechanical Musical Instruments Museum, this 2019 Avalon Waterways Europe river cruise by February and enjoy a stroll through the town’s famous cobblestone 15 and receive a $500 per Drosselgasse lined with shops, restaurants, and lively taverns. person discount and air for as You’ll sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge—the most beautiful low as $299 per person. stretch of the Rhine River where ancient castles stand on cliffs 400 feet above the water. Your last stop in Germany is Cologne, a 2,000-year-old city known for its gothic architecture. On a guided walk, see the famous twin-spired cathedral and explore the cobblestone streets of the Old City. Before this fabulous European river cruise concludes, you’ll visit Holland’s popular, modern capital of Amsterdam. See the treasures of this 700-year-old city from a unique perspective—on a canal cruise along the elegant Grachten. Experience spectacular scenery and discover legendary cultures along your Moselle and Rhine river cruise vacation.

$4,111

AVALON IMAGERY II One of 2016's two new additions to the youngest fleet on Europe's waterways, the Imagery II continues all of Avalon's outstanding Suite Ship traditions. Passengers can choose from two full decks of Panorama Suites, featuring Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. At a spacious 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording the incomparable opportunity to awaken each morning facing the splendid passing scenery. Onboard amenities include complimentary Wi-Fi access, an expanded Fitness Center, an elevator, alternative light dining options in the Panorama Bistro or al fresco grill lunch at the Sky Bistro, and an expansive Sky Deck with whirlpool, premium lounge chairs, a shade system, and deck games.

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DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY

RIVER CRUISE NORTHBOUND: REMICH TO AMSTERDAM

DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAY 2

Arrive Luxembourg, transfer to hotel

DAY 3

Embarkation

DAY 4

Remich

DAY 5

Bernkastel

DAY 6

Cochem

DAY 7

Rüdesheim–Rhine Gorge

DAY 8

Cologne

DAY 9

Amsterdam

DAY 10

Disembarkation; return flight to Boston

INCLUDES HIGHLIGHTS • One night pre-cruise hotel accommodations in Luxembourg • Deluxe 7-night cruise in an outside stateroom with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collections BedsSM • Remich: explore the “Pearl of the Moselle” • Luxembourg: guided visit • Bernkastel: guided walking tour or hike to castle ruins; wine tasting • Cochem: guided walking tour, Reichsburg Castle • Rüdesheim-Rhine Gorge: Mechanical Music Museum; coffee or wine tasting • Cologne: guided walking tour or guided walking tour of Jewish heritage sites • Amsterdam: guided canal cruise, optional culinary walk or bike tour or excursion to Muiderslot Castle • Complimentary Wi-Fi • Panoramic windows • English-speaking crew & Cruise Director • Covered Observation Lounge • Club Lounge with 24-hour self-serve beverage station with complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, tea, hot chocolate & premium coffees, as well as treats throughout the day • Elevator

• Round-trip airport/hotel/cruise ship transfers • FlexDining® for more venue and seating options, including flexible seating times in our main Dining Room • Avalon Fresh® healthy cuisine options at every meal • Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; wine, beer, or soft drinks with every lunch and dinner • Early and Late Riser breakfast options • Daily full buffet breakfast with made-toorder egg station, hot and cold menu items • Daily lunch buffet with pasta or carving stations • Alternative light lunch or Sky Grill on the Sky Deck (weather permitting) • Daily Afternoon Tea featuring tea, coffee, sweet treats & sandwiches • Daily four-course a la carte dinner in the main Dining Room with choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrees and desserts. Includes selections of regional recipes, Western dishes and vegetarian options.

• Enjoy a tasting menu with a view in the Panorama Bistro—a less formal "sit-down" atmosphere while mingling over several satisfying selections • Captain’s welcome & farewell receptions and dinners with sparkling wine and canapés • Panorama Lounge featuring premium spirits and Avalon specialty cocktails, along with local entertainment special guests • Cocktails available on the Sky Deck • Fresh fruit available throughout the day • Complimentary bottled water daily

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