Planner 2018-19 GROUP TRAVEL
CHOSEN #1 PLANNING TOOL BY TRAVEL PROFESSIONALS
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PLAN YOUR YEAR This Group Travel Planner 2018 Edition has been designed with you in mind. We care about you and want to provide you with the tools you need to succeed. This is the perfect way to balance your group travel schedule for the upcoming travel season. From marketing ideas to key travel information, this Group Travel Planner (16-month calendar) has everything you need to plan ahead and be organized through all the stages of travel.
Happy Travels! The Collette Group Team
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T R AV E L P R O T E C T I O N
HOMETOWN PICKUP
Giving Peace Of Mind.
Making It Easy.
Our revolutionary travel protection plan offers travellers
We take the hassle out of getting to the airport with our
a full refund if cancelling for any reason right up to the
included hometown pickup for all air-inclusive tours (for
day prior to departure. Travellers can book their tour
groups of 10 or more). No more worrying about
and be worry-free.
traffic, parking, or finding a ride. You can simply relax and let the trip begin in your hometown. (Restrictions apply; call for details.)
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MARKETING SUPPORT
L O YA LT Y P R O G R A M
Being There For You.
Thanking Our Travellers.
Our dedicated group travel experts and our proven
Our Travel Loyalty by Collette Program allows
group marketing plan make your experience easy. We
travellers to earn credit every time they travel. Guests
create free personalized marketing materials and
will receive $150 in travel credits towards their next
multimedia presentations that are designed to help
Collette adventure.
you succeed.
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SPREAD THE
word
With Free Marketing Materials
Free personalized pieces will enhance your professional image,, help you build awareness, and in turn, earn more! Mail your free personalized trip flyers to your travellers Email your free personalized e-flyer to your email list and post it on your Facebook page Request your free postcards to invite travellers to your travel night Post the free mini-posters with your trip information Announce in church bulletins or group newsletters Advertise on local cable channel and radio stations AND THAT’S NOT ALL We pay for half the postage costs (up to $250) if you mail your personalized itinerary to your mailing list. Simply label, mail and send us your postage receipt and we will reimburse you.
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A
personal
TOUCH
Goes a Long Way in Gaining Travellers
Take advantage of proven marketing methods that will help you retain your existing customers and acquire new ones. •
Follow up with past travellers with a personal phone call.
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Schedule a live online presentation for those who are unable to attend or live outside your area.
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Host a travel night with your Business Development Manager who will introduce your travellers to the tour and all the advantages of traveling with Collette.
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Host a post-trip party so your group can share their stories. This is also an excellent opportunity to announce your next tour!
Share your personalized web link with your connections on social media. Post tour updates and travel stories regularly on social media to generate excitement.
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The first thing we want to say is Thank You! Your support is one of the reasons why we have been in business for 100 years. The world has changed significantly over the last century but what it means to be a traveler remains the same. Now, as we look to the future, we’ll continue to look for new horizons, new places to explore and new ways to deliver more extraordinary experiences.
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Discover a shiny new world in Dubai where glitz and glamour prevail. It is home to the world’s tallest building, fastest rollercoaster and even a souk (market) dedicated to selling gold. In the midst of this array of manmade treasures, the culture still shines through with belly-dancing performances, desert camel journeys and an abundance of authentic fare.
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Dubai can be experienced on the following tour: Dubai, Oman and Abu Dhabi
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Palm Sunday
Receive a warm Irish welcome surrounded by “forty shades of green.” Walk the lively streets of Dublin. Pop into a pub for a chat and to sip on the Irish “water of life” – whiskey. Explore the countryside and feel the romance of castles set amongst the rolling green hills and the tranquility of its rugged shores. This is Ireland.
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Passover*
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Witness nature’s grandeur in Alberta. See the rare beauty of an abundance of wildlife thriving in the shadow of soaring peaks and along the shores of shimmering, crystal-clear lakes in its crown jewel – the Canadian Rockies. Alberta’s natural beauty will captivate you, the peaceful setting will charm you, as a warm Canadian welcome embraces you.
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Alberta can be experienced on the following tours:
Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park Canada’s Winter Wonderland Canadian Rockies by Train
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Peggy’s Cove, Nova Scotia
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Embark on an adventure to incredible Atlantic Canada. Brushing along the edge of the North Atlantic coast, you will uncover this land of stunning landscapes and an array of cultural and natural wonders. Find yourself exploring picturesque fishing villages, coming to know the rich seafaring history and its friendly Acadian people.
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Atlantic Canada can be experienced on the following tours:
Maritimes Coastal Wonders Newfoundland & Labrador Discovery
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Cape Point
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Diversity is what South Africa is all about! Open-air safari game drives and world-class vineyards, lively cities and a vast countryside, incredible coastal views and starry desert skies, all lie ahead for you on your journey. You’ll find a beautiful blend of cultures and a variety of eco-systems as you uncover all this captivating country has to offer.
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South Africa can be experienced on the following tours:
Spectacular South Africa Exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls & Botswana
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Jerusalem Old City
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Set off to Israel to see some of the most meaningful sites of the ancient world. Walk through thousands of years of history in the oldest city in the world, the ruins of Jericho. Marvel at its numerous UNESCO World Heritage sites as history and legends are brought to life in Masada, Acre, Baha’i Shrine & Gardens and Jerusalem’s Old City.
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Israel can be experienced on the following tours:
Israel: A Journey of Faith Israel: Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Iconic Israel
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Hear a friendly g’day in Australia, the “land down under.” Explore some of the world’s most precious natural wonders including the Great Barrier Reef and Uluru (Ayers Rock). Meander the streets of its dynamic cities of Sydney and Melbourne. Along the way, partake in some tasty “barbie” and celebrated Australian wine.
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Eid al-Adha*
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Australia can be experienced on the following tours:
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Hello California. Discover a gem of America that sparkles from north to south. Take some time to feel the cool spray of the mighty Pacific Ocean. Explore its vast wine country with vintages as beautiful as the landscape. Discover the places that movies are made of in an ambiance that dreams are made of. California here we come!
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Old Town Panama City
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Feel the energy of Panama’s lively culture in its bustling cities and small villages where the essence of yesteryear still shines through. You’ll find it in its welcoming people, vibrant art and flavourful food while you discover the remarkable pristine landscapes of picturesque shorelines and untouched rainforests.
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United Nations Day
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Halloween Panama Canal
Panama can be experienced on the following tour:
Discover Panama: The Land Between the Seas
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© Matthew G. Wheeler
Remembrance Day
VIA Rail’s The Canadian
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Few things can compare to the exhilarating landscapes of Western Canada. And there’s one way of seeing them that tops all others. Climb aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian and set out for the awe-inspiring Canadian Rockies. From that moment on you are enveloped in nostalgia that harkens back to a golden era. This remarkable rail adventure includes alpine vistas, stunning landscapes, charming towns and beautiful lakes. 17 7F8ZZ 18-19 Group Planner_CAD.indd 28
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Elk
VIA Rail can be experienced on the following tour:
Canadian Rockies by Train
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Oberammergau, Germany
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Excitement is building for the Passion Play 2020 to take place in the tiny Bavarian hamlet of Oberammergau. This powerful work of art features dramatic performances by the village residents. This moving play began in the 17th century and features beautiful music with choral accompaniment. It only takes place every 10 years, so book now, don’t miss out!
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Kwanzaa begins Boxing Day Rothenburg, Germany
Germany & Oberammergau can be experienced on the following tours:
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Rio Celeste Waterfall
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Explore Costa Rica, small in size but big in adventure with a new natural wonder to discover every day. Take a dip in the natural hot springs at the base of Arenal Volcano. Zip through the trees for a birds-eye view of the forest. Swim in the crystal-clear ocean waters. Get up-close to an array of unique wildlife.
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Costa Rica can be experienced on the following tours: Tropical Costa Rica Costa Rica: A World of Nature
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Find yourself surrounded by moon-like landscapes, tiny fishing villages and natural beauty as you experience Iceland, a land of intriguing contrasts. Known as the “land of fire and ice,� it is where ancient glaciers perch atop active volcanoes and cutting-edge geothermal technology and its traditional seafaring culture collectively drive the nation.
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Iceland can be experienced on the following tours:
Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights Iceland: Land of Fire and Ice Icelandic Adventure
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Live “la dolce vita” (the sweet life) as you uncover the countless treasures of Italy. Find romance in Venice, walk in the footsteps of ancient civilizations in Rome, and nurture your love for art in Florence. Uncover nature’s masterpieces along the shores of Amalfi, Cinque Terre, the Italian Riviera, and Italy’s Lake Region.
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Italy can be experienced on the following tours:
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Cape Spear Lighthouse
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Step into serenity in Newfoundland and Labrador. Feel the comfort of a warm welcome; rediscover peace in the untouched landscape; and find inspiration by the roaring Atlantic Ocean, a playground for whales, puffins and a variety of marine life. Rich traditions and deep history create a colourful tapestry of culture waiting to be discovered.
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Newfoundland & Labrador can be experienced on the following tour:
Newfoundland & Labrador Discovery
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C˚
February
F˚
j
S
C˚
March
F˚
j
S
C˚
F˚
j
S
May
April
4 3 7 12 10 6 19 14 19 14 -6
39 37 45 54 50 43 66 57 66 57 21
5 5 5 5 5 7 8 8 7 6 3
4 4 3 4 6 1 0 0 2 4 1
4 3 8 14 11 8 22 17 19 16 -3
39 37 46 57 52 46 72 63 66 61 27
6 6 5 6 6 8 9 9 7 7 4
3 3 3 4 5 1 0 0 3 3 1
9 7 12 17 16 11 24 20 25 16 1
48 45 54 63 61 52 75 68 77 61 34
7 7 7 7 7 8 10 10 12 9 6
4 4 4 5 5 1 1 0 0 3 3
15 13 19 22 22 17 29 25 20 17 6
59 55 66 72 72 63 84 77 68 63 43
8 8 8 9 9 9 12 12 10 10 8
4 4 3 4 1 1 0 0 1 1 1
21 20 25 27 27 22 34 31 21 17 12
70 68 77 81 81 72 93 88 70 63 54
8 9 8 9 10 9 13 13 9 10 9
4 3 4 3 4 2 0 0 0 1 1
0 -5 -1 -13 -4 6
32 23 30 9 25 43
3 3 2 4 4 2
6 3 3 1 1 6
1 -4 0 -10 -3 8
34 25 32 14 27 46
4 4 4 5 5 3
5 3 2 1 1 5
4 2 4 -3 1 10
39 36 39 27 34 50
5 5 4 6 6 4
4 3 3 1 1 4
9 11 12 9 10 13
48 52 54 48 50 55
5 6 6 8 7 6
4 3 3 1 1 3
14 18 18 18 16 16
57 64 64 64 61 61
6 7 7 9 8 8
4 3 3 2 2 2
Santiago Rio de Janeiro Buenos Aires Lima San Jose Cancun Mexico City Quito San Cristobel
29 29 30 26 28 28 21 22 32
84 84 86 79 82 82 70 72 90
11 6 9 6 9 5 7 5 6
0 4 5 0 0 1 0 3 3
29 30 29 27 29 29 23 22 33
84 86 84 81 84 84 73 72 91
9 7 8 7 9 5 8 5 7
0 4 5 4 0 1 0 5 3
27 29 26 26 30 31 25 22 34
81 84 79 79 86 88 77 72 93
9 6 7 7 9 6 7 4 7
0 4 5 3 1 1 1 5 4
23 28 23 25 30 33 27 21 33
73 82 73 77 86 91 81 70 91
6 5 7 7 8 6 7 5 8
1 5 4 2 3 1 1 4 3
18 26 19 22 29 33 27 21 32
64 79 66 72 84 91 81 70 90
4 6 6 4 6 7 6 5 8
2 3 3 1 11 3 3 4 1
Delhi Phnom Penh Bangkok Chiang Mai Beijing Lhasa Hong Kong Tokyo Singapore Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City
21 31 32 29 2 7 19 10 30 20 32
70 88 90 84 36 45 66 50 86 68 90
7 9 9 9 6 8 5 6 6 1 5
1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 8 1 1
24 32 33 32 4 9 19 10 31 21 33
75 90 91 90 39 48 66 50 88 70 91
8 9 8 9 6 8 4 5 6 1 6
1 0 1 0 0 0 2 2 6 1 0
29 34 34 35 11 12 21 13 31 23 34
84 93 93 95 52 54 70 55 88 73 93
8 9 9 9 8 8 3 5 6 1 5
1 2 1 1 0 0 3 4 7 1 1
36 35 35 36 20 16 25 18 32 28 35
97 95 95 97 68 61 77 64 90 82 95
9 8 8 9 8 8 4 5 6 2 6
1 3 3 2 21 0 6 5 6 3 2
40 34 34 34 26 19 29 23 32 32 33
104 93 93 93 79 66 84 73 90 90 91
8 7 7 9 9 9 5 6 6 4 4
1 5 9 6 1 1 12 5 6 8 9
Sydney Cairns Melbourne Darwin Auckland Christchurch Nadi
26 32 26 32 23 23 32
79 90 79 90 73 73 90
8 7 9 6 7 7 7
5 15 2 17 3 2 12
26 31 26 31 24 22 21
79 88 79 88 75 72 70
7 6 8 6 7 7 6
4 17 2 13 3 1 12
25 30 24 32 26 20 31
77 86 75 90 79 68 88
7 6 7 7 6 5 6
6 16 2 13 3 1 13
23 29 21 33 20 18 31
73 84 70 91 68 64 88
6 6 6 9 5 5 6
5 7 2 3 4 1 7
20 28 17 32 17 14 30
68 82 63 90 63 57 86
6 6 4 10 4 4 7
3 3 2 1 4 2 3
Cape Town Nairobi Dar es Salaam Cairo Luxor Amman
26 26 31 19 23 12
79 79 88 66 73 54
11 9 8 7 10 6
1 2 2 0 0 2
26 27 32 21 25 14
79 81 90 70 77 57
10 10 7 8 11 7
1 2 3 0 0 2
25 27 32 23 27 17
77 81 90 73 81 63
9 9 7 9 10 7
1 4 4 0 0 2
23 25 31 29 35 23
73 77 88 84 95 73
8 7 5 10 11 9
2 10 11 0 0 1
20 24 30 32 39 27
68 75 86 90 102 81
7 6 7 10 11 11
3 7 7 0 0 0
Budapest Prague Dubrovnik Vienna Moscow Copenhagen Oslo Stockholm Berlin Rome Reykjavik St. Moritz
1 0 12 1 -9 2 -2 -1 2 13 2 -1
34 32 54 34 16 36 28 30 36 55 36 30
2 2 4 2 1 1 1 1 1 4 1 4
1 0 5 1 1 2 2 2 2 2 3 2
4 3 13 3 -6 2 -1 -1 4 14 3 0
39 37 55 37 21 36 30 30 39 57 37 32
3 3 5 3 3 2 3 3 3 4 2 5
1 0 5 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 2 2
10 8 14 8 -8 5 4 3 8 15 3 2
50 46 57 46 18 41 39 37 46 59 37 36
5 4 5 4 4 4 4 4 4 6 4 5
1 0 4 1 1 1 2 1 1 2 2 3
17 13 17 15 10 10 10 9 13 18 6 10
63 55 63 59 50 50 50 48 55 64 43 50
7 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 5 7 5 6
1 1 4 1 1 1 2 1 2 2 2 2
22 18 21 19 19 15 16 16 19 22 9 10
72 64 70 66 66 59 61 61 66 72 48 50
8 7 8 7 9 8 7 9 7 8 6 6
2 2 3 2 2 2 2 1 4 1 1 3
CANADA Nova Scotia Quebec Ontario Manitoba Alberta British Columbia
Halifax Montreal Toronto Winnipeg Calgary Vancouver
LATIN AMERICA
Chile Brazil Argentina Peru Costa Rica Mexico Mexico Ecuador Galapagos
ASIA
India Cambodia Thailand Thailand China Tibet China Japan Singapore Vietnam Vietnam
SOUTH PACIFIC
Australia Australia Australia Australia New Zealand New Zealand Fiji
AFRICA
South Africa Kenya Tanzania Egypt Egypt Jordan
EUROPE
Hungary Czech Republic Croatia Austria Russia Denmark Norway Sweden Germany Italy Iceland Switzerland
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j = Average daily sunshine hours for the given month
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Essential Travel Information C˚
F˚
j
S
C˚
June
F˚
j
S
C˚
July
F˚
j
S
C˚
August
26 25 29 31 31 27 40 38 22 18 16
79 77 84 88 88 81 104 100 72 64 61
9 10 9 10 11 11 14 13 9 10 9
3 4 3 4 4 1 0 0 0 0 1
28 28 31 31 32 31 41 41 24 18 18
82 82 88 88 90 88 106 106 75 64 64
9 10 9 9 11 10 12 13 12 10 8
4 3 4 5 4 2 1 0 0 0 1
27 27 30 31 32 30 40 40 25 19 17
81 81 86 88 90 86 104 104 77 66 63
9 9 8 8 10 10 12 12 11 9 7
5 4 5 4 3 1 1 0 0 0 2
24 23 26 28 29 25 37 35 25 20 13
19 23 24 22 19 19
66 73 75 72 66 66
7 8 9 10 10 8
4 4 2 3 3 2
23 26 27 26 24 22
73 79 81 79 75 72
8 9 9 10 10 10
4 4 3 3 2 1
23 25 26 25 22 22
73 77 79 77 72 72
7 8 8 9 9 9
4 3 2 3 2 1
14 25 16 20 28 33 25 22 31
57 77 61 68 82 91 77 72 88
3 5 4 1 5 6 5 6 8
3 3 2 0 11 5 6 2 1
15 25 15 19 28 33 23 22 31
59 77 59 66 82 91 73 72 88
3 6 5 1 5 6 5 7 6
2 2 3 0 7 5 7 1 1
17 26 17 19 28 33 33 23 30
63 79 63 66 82 91 91 73 86
4 6 6 1 5 6 6 7 6
39 33 33 32 30 23 30 25 31 33 32
102 91 91 90 86 73 86 77 88 91 90
7 6 6 6 9 9 5 4 6 5 4
3 6 6 5 3 2 15 7 6 9 13
35 32 33 32 31 22 32 29 31 33 31
95 90 91 90 88 72 90 84 88 91 88
5 6 6 5 7 7 7 4 6 5 4
9 7 6 6 7 5 13 5 6 13 12
34 32 33 31 30 21 31 31 31 32 31
93 90 91 88 86 70 88 88 88 90 88
17 26 14 31 15 12 29
63 79 57 88 59 54 84
6 8 4 10 4 4 7
5 2 2 0 2 2 2
17 26 14 31 14 11 29
63 79 57 88 57 52 84
7 7 4 10 4 4 7
2 1 1 0 5 2 2
18 27 15 31 15 13 29
18 23 29 34 41 31
64 73 84 93 106 88
6 5 7 12 12 12
4 2 1 0 0 0
17 22 29 34 41 32
63 72 84 93 106 90
6 4 7 12 12 13
3 1 1 0 0 0
26 21 25 23 21 19 20 21 22 26 12 23
79 70 77 73 70 66 68 70 72 79 54 73
9 7 10 7 9 8 8 10 7 9 5 7
2 2 2 2 2 2 3 2 4 1 1 3
28 23 29 25 23 21 22 22 23 29 13 25
82 73 84 77 73 70 72 72 73 84 55 77
10 7 12 8 9 8 8 8 7 11 6 8
2 3 1 3 3 3 3 3 5 0 1 5
F˚
j
September
S
C˚
F˚
j
S
C˚
October
F˚
j
S
C˚
F˚
S
j
December
November
75 73 79 82 84 77 99 95 77 68 55
7 8 8 8 8 9 11 11 9 8 5
4 4 4 3 3 1 1 0 0 1 2
18 17 20 23 23 19 31 28 24 20 5
64 63 68 73 73 66 88 82 75 68 41
7 7 7 8 8 8 10 10 8 8 4
3 3 3 2 3 1 1 0 0 1 2
12 11 14 17 16 11 24 20 21 17 -3
54 52 57 63 61 52 75 68 70 63 27
5 5 5 6 6 6 9 8 7 6 3
4 4 3 3 4 11 1 0 2 3 1
6 5 8 12 11 7 19 14 19 14 -5
43 41 46 54 52 45 66 57 66 57 23
3 5 4 5 5 6 8 8 7 5 2
3 4 3 4 5 1 1 0 2 3 1
20 20 22 19 17 18
68 68 72 66 63 64
6 6 7 6 7 6
5 4 3 2 1 3
14 13 15 12 12 14
57 55 59 54 54 57
5 5 5 5 6 4
5 3 2 1 1 5
9 5 7 -1 3 9
48 41 45 30 37 48
3 3 3 3 4 2
6 4 2 1 1 7
3 -3 1 -9 -1 6
37 27 34 16 30 43
3 3 2 3 3 2
5 4 2 1 1 7
2 2 3 0 11 6 6 1 0
19 25 19 19 27 32 23 23 30
66 77 66 66 81 90 73 73 86
5 4 6 1 5 5 5 8 5
1 3 3 0 15 7 6 3 0
22 26 22 20 27 30 23 22 29
72 79 72 68 81 86 73 72 84
6 5 7 3 5 5 6 5 5
1 3 5 2 13 4 3 4 0
26 27 25 22 27 29 22 22 30
79 81 77 72 81 84 72 72 86
9 5 8 4 6 5 7 6 5
0 4 4 2 5 1 0 3 0
28 29 28 24 28 28 21 22 30
82 84 82 75 82 82 70 72 86
10 5 9 5 8 5 6 6 6
0 7 4 4 1 1 0 3 1
6 6 5 5 7 7 7 6 6 4 5
9 6 8 9 7 5 15 6 6 14 11
34 31 32 31 26 20 30 27 31 31 31
93 88 90 88 79 68 86 81 88 88 88
7 5 5 6 8 8 6 4 5 4 5
4 9 14 9 2 3 12 7 7 10 13
33 30 32 31 19 16 28 21 31 29 31
91 86 90 88 66 61 82 70 88 84 88
9 7 6 7 7 9 6 4 5 4 4
1 10 10 5 1 0 6 6 7 4 11
28 30 32 30 10 11 24 17 31 26 31
82 86 90 86 50 52 75 63 88 79 88
8 8 8 8 6 9 6 4 4 3 4
0 5 2 2 0 0 1 4 10 2 4
23 30 31 28 3 8 21 12 31 22 31
73 86 88 82 37 46 70 54 88 72 88
7 9 8 8 6 8 6 5 4 2 4
0 2 0 1 0 0 1 2 12 1 2
64 81 59 88 59 55 84
8 8 5 10 5 5 7
4 1 2 0 4 1 2
20 28 17 33 16 15 29
68 82 63 91 61 59 84
8 8 6 10 5 5 7
2 1 2 0 4 1 3
22 29 20 33 18 18 30
72 84 68 91 64 64 86
8 9 7 10 5 6 7
3 1 2 2 3 1 4
24 31 22 33 20 19 31
75 88 72 91 68 66 88
8 8 7 9 7 7 7
4 3 2 5 3 1 5
26 32 24 33 22 21 31
79 90 75 91 72 70 88
8 8 8 7 7 7 7
3 4 2 9 4 2 6
18 23 29 34 40 32
64 73 84 93 104 90
7 4 9 11 11 12
3 1 1 0 0 0
19 25 30 33 39 31
66 77 86 91 102 88
7 6 9 10 11 10
2 1 1 0 0 0
21 26 31 30 35 27
70 79 88 86 95 81
9 7 6 9 11 9
1 2 2 0 0 0
24 24 31 25 29 20
75 75 88 77 84 68
10 7 8 8 10 8
1 6 4 0 0 1
25 24 31 20 24 14
77 75 88 68 75 57
11 8 8 6 10 6
1 4 4 0 0 2
27 23 28 24 22 20 21 20 23 29 13 15
81 73 82 75 72 68 70 68 73 84 55 59
9 7 11 7 8 8 7 7 7 10 5 6
1 2 1 3 2 3 4 3 4 0 2 4
23 19 25 20 16 17 16 15 19 26 10 13
73 66 77 68 61 63 61 59 66 79 50 55
7 5 9 6 5 5 5 5 5 8 4 6
1 1 4 1 2 2 4 2 3 2 2 3
16 13 21 14 9 12 9 10 13 22 7 9
61 55 70 57 48 54 48 50 55 72 45 48
5 4 7 4 2 3 3 3 4 6 3 5
2 1 6 2 1 2 3 2 2 3 3 6
8 6 17 7 2 7 3 5 7 17 3 4
46 43 63 45 36 45 37 41 45 63 37 39
2 2 4 2 1 2 2 2 2 4 1 3
2 1 8 2 1 2 3 2 2 5 3 3
4 2 14 3 -5 4 0 1 3 14 2 0
39 36 57 37 23 39 32 34 37 57 36 32
1 2 3 2 0 1 1 1 1 4 0 3
1 1 7 1 2 2 2 2 1 3 3 2
S = Average rainfall in inches (above 0.5”) for the given month
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Planning Calendar JANUARY 2018
FEBRUARY 2018
M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
2018
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T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 S
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S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
F
T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
2019
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SEPTEMBER 2019
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2020
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F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
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T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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M 2 9 16 23 30
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M T W T F S 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 30
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M 2 9 16 23 30
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AUGUST 2019 T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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T W T F S 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 31
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T W T F S 3 4 5 6 7 10 11 12 13 14 17 18 19 20 21 24 25 26 27 28 31
APRIL 2020 W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
JULY 2020 T
T
DECEMBER 2019
MARCH 2020
OCTOBER 2020 M
M
T
S
JUNE 2020 S
S
S
AUGUST 2018
M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
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M
JULY 2019
F
T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
W
S
F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
OCTOBER 2019
T
M T W T F S 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 13 14 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 30
MARCH 2019
S
T
APRIL 2018 S 1 8 15 22 29
NOVEMBER 2018
FEBRUARY 2019 T
W
M
SEPTEMBER 2020 S
S 1 8 15 22 29
T
S
MAY 2020 W
M
OCTOBER 2018
JANUARY 2020 T
W
M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
MAY 2019 T
T
S
JANUARY 2019
T
MARCH 2018 S
JULY 2018
F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30
SEPTEMBER 2018 W
W
JUNE 2018
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T
T
T
AUGUST 2020 S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
NOVEMBER 2020
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DECEMBER 2020 T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31
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Important Dates New Year’s Day Chinese New Year Family Day (BC) Ash Wednesday Valentine’s Day Family Day (ON, SK, AB) Daylight Saving Time begins St. Patrick’s Day Palm Sunday Good Friday Easter Easter Monday Passover* Eastern Orthodox Easter Mother’s Day Armed Forces Day Victoria Day First of Ramadan* Father’s Day Canada Day Eid al-Fitr* Civic Holiday Labour Day Eid al-Adha* Rosh Hashanah* Thanksgiving Day Yom Kippur* United Nations Day Halloween Daylight Saving Time ends Diwali Remembrance Day Hanukkah* Christmas Day Boxing Day Kwanzaa begins
2018 January 1 February 16 February 12 February 14 February 14 February 19 March 11 March 17 March 25 March 30 April 1 April 2 March 31 April 8 May 13 May 19 May 21 May 16 June 17 July 1 June 15 August 6 September 3 August 22 September 10 October 8 September 19 October 24 October 31 November 4 November 7 November 11 December 3 December 25 December 26 December 26
*All holidays begin at sundown on the day before they are listed.
2019 January 1 February 5 February 11 March 6 February 14 February 18 March 10 March 17 April 14 April 19 April 21 April 22 April 19 April 28 May 12 May 18 May 20 May 6 June 16 July 1 June 5 August 5 September 2 August 12 September 30 October 14 October 9 October 24 October 31 November 3 October 27 November 11 December 23 December 25 December 26 December 26
2020 January 1 January 25 February 10 February 26 February 14 February 17 March 8 March 17 April 5 April 10 April 12 April 13 April 8 Apr 19 May 10 May 16 May 18 April 24 June 21 July 1 May 23 August 3 September 7 July 30 September 18 October 12 September 27 October 24 October 31 November 1 November 14 November 11 December 10 December 25 December 26 December 26
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140˚W
120˚W
100˚W
0˚
Prime Meridian
ARCTIC OCEAN
Greenland (DENMARK)
Beaufort Sea
NORW
ALASKA (U.S.)
Arctic Circle
NUNAVUT YUKON TERRITORY
Reykjavik
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
Hudson Bay
C A N A D A
Gulf of Alaska
BRITISH COLUMBIA
ALBERTA
MT
40°N
ID
NV
WY
UT
CA AZ
ONTARIO
NE CO
KS
Ottawa WI
OK
NM
Equator
Paris
OCEAN
ME
MEXICO
FL
PORTUGAL Azores
HAITI
JAMAICA
BELIZE
MAURITANIA
Georgetown Paramaribo Cayenne FRENCH GUIANA (FR.)
SURINAME
GAMBIA GUINEABISSAU
Bamako
GUINEA SIERRA LEONE
LIBERIA
La Paz
GHANA
IVORY COAST
T
A
Tunis
M
LI
Abuja
TOGO BENIN
EQUATORIAL GUINEA
AFR NIGERIA
N
CAMEROON
Yaoun
CON
Libreville
GABON
B
Kinshasa
Brasilia
BOLIVIA
Niamey
BURKINA FASO
Prime Meridian
(Fr.)
SLOVENI CRO B &
ITALY
NIGER
SAO TOME AND PRINCIPE
S O UT H BRAZIL A M E RI CA
Tahiti
AUSTRIA
M Trip
MALI
Nouakchott
SENEGAL
W
CZECH
WESTERN SAHARA (MOR.)
CAPE VERDE
GUYANA
Lima
Berlin
GERMANY
MOROCCO
Santo Domingo Puerto Rico (U.S.)
Quito
PERU
Copenhage
TUNISIA
Rabat
Port-au-Prince Kingston
ECUADOR
Sto
DENMARK
ALGERIA
HONDURAS Guatemala Tegucigalpa GUATEMALA Caribbean Sea San Salvador Managua Caracas EL SALVADOR San Jose NICARAGUA Panama City COSTA RICA VENEZUELA PANAMA Bogota
(ECUADOR)
Algiers
(PORT.)
DOMINICAN REP.
CUBA
Oslo
Rome
Madrid
SPAIN
Lisbon
BAHAMAS
Havana
Belmopan
Galapagos Islands
Bern SWITZ.
FRANCE
MI
COLOMBIA 0°
BELGIUM Brussels
(U.K.)
Mexico City
PACIFIC OCEAN
ATLANTIC
P.E.I.
N.B.
Amsterdam London
IRELAND
VT NOVA SCOTIA NY NH MA IA CT RI PA IL IN OH NJ MO WV DE VA KY MD Washington D.C. TN NC AR SC MS AL GA Bermuda LA
Gulf of Mexico 20°N
Dublin
UNITED STATES TX
Tropic of Cancer
QUEBEC
MN
UNITED KINGDOM NETH.
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
ND
SD
SW
EUROPE
MANITOBA
NORTH AMERICA
WA OR
SASK.
ICELAND
Lua
AN
Sucre
20°S
Windhoek
PARAGUAY
Tropic of Capricorn
Asuncion
CHILE
NAMI
ATLANTIC Santiago
URUGUAY Buenos Aires
Montevideo
OCEAN
Cape Tow
ARGENTINA 40˚S
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A World of Opportunity Europe Ireland & the United Kingdom Shades of Ireland, 10 days Shades of Ireland w/ Northern Ireland, 13 days Elegant Ireland, 9 days Irish Splendour, 8 days Exploring Britain & Ireland, 15 days Best of Britain & Ireland, 24 days From Castles to Causeways, 20 days British Landscapes, 10 days England’s Treasures, 12 days UK by Rail, 10 days Exploring Scotland and Ireland, 13 days Discover Scotland, 10 days London & Paris, 8 days Countryside of the Emerald Isle, 11 days Spotlight on London, 7 days Gardens of London, 8 days France France Magnifique, 12 days French Impressions, 11 days Journey through Southern France, 13 days Spotlight on Paris, 7 days Iceland & Scandinavian Countries Iceland: Land of Fire & Ice, 9 days Iceland’s Magical Northern Lights, 7 days Norwegian Coastal Voyage & Scandinavian Capitals, 15 days Spectacular Scandinavia, 14 days Italy Italian Vistas, 13 days Reflections of Italy, 10 days Tuscany and the Italian Riviera, 8 days Rome & the Amalfi Coast, 10 days Venice, Florence and Rome, 8 days Southern Italy & Sicily, 12 days Splendid Sicilia, 10 days Italy’s Treasures, 12 days Northern Italy featuring the Treasures of Piedmont, 10 days Tuscan & Umbrian Countryside, 11 days Spotlight on Tuscany, 9 days Spotlight on Rome, 7 days Eastern Mediterranean Exploring Greece and Its Islands, 15 days Iconic Israel, 10 days
Spain & Portugal Spain’s Classics, 11 days Spain’s Classics & Portugal, 14 days Spain’s Costa Del Sol & the Portuguese Riviera, 13 days Madrid, Seville & Lisbon, 10 days Sunny Portugal, 10 days Portugal & Its Islands, 13 days Northern Spain & Portugal, 14 days Central & Eastern Europe Exploring the Alpine Countries, 13 days Alpine Lakes & Scenic Trains, 10 days Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria, 10 days Discover Croatia, Slovenia and the Adriatic Coast, 12 days Discovering Poland, 12 days Imperial Cities, 11 days Magnificent Cities of Central and Eastern Europe, 14 days Classic Christmas Markets, 9 days Magical Christmas Markets, 7 days Romantic Road and Fairy Tale Road, 12 days Romantic Road and Fairy Tale Road featuring the Christmas Markets, 12 days Springtime Tulip River Cruise, 9 days Classic Danube, 11 days Christmas on the Danube, 9 days Magical Rhine and Moselle Rivers, 10 days
North America USA Islands of New England, 8 days Colours of New England, 8 days New England Charm, 8 days Heritage of America, 10 days America’s Historic Hotels, 10 days Mackinac Island, 8 days Southern Charm, 7 days Southern Charm Holiday, 6 days America’s Music Cities, 8 days America’s Music Cities Holiday, 8 days Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, 6 days Canyon Country, 9 days National Parks of America, 12 days America’s Cowboy Country, 8 days The Colorado Rockies, 9 days California Coast, 9 days
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California New Year’s Getaway, 5 days Southern California New Year’s Celebration, 6 days Treasures of Northern California, 9 days Pacific Northwest & California, 8 days The Pacific Northwest’s Coastal Treasures, 9 days Hawaiian Adventure, 10 days Alaska and the Yukon, 13 days Alaska Discovery, 13 days Winter in Yellowstone, 7 days Spotlight on New Orleans, 5 days Spotlight on San Antonio, 5 days Spotlight on South Dakota, 7 days Spotlight on New York City, 5 days Spotlight on New York City Holiday, 5 days Spotlight on Washington D.C., 6 days Canada Canadian Rockies by Train, 9 days Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park, 7 days Canada’s Winter Wonderland, 7 days The Best of Eastern Canada, 8 days Maritimes Coastal Wonders, 11 days Charming French Canada, 8 days Newfoundland & Labrador Discovery, 12 days
Australia & New Zealand From the Outback to the Glaciers, 21 days The Complete South Pacific, 27 days South Pacific Wonders, 15 days South Pacific Wonders with New Zealand’s North Island, 18 days Exploring Australia, 18 days Exploring New Zealand, 21 days
Discover Panama, 9 days Costa Rica: A World of Nature, 11 days Machu Picchu & the Galapagos Islands, 15 days Antarctica, 20 days
Africa
Spectacular South Africa, 14 days The Plains of Africa, 14 days Exploring South Africa, Victoria Falls & Botswana, 14 days Highlights of Morocco, 11 days Treasures of Egypt, 13 days
Asia
India’s Treasures, 10 days Dubai, Oman & Abu Dhabi, 12 days Mysteries of India, 15 days Exploring Sri Lanka, 13 days Three Kingdoms of Indochina, 20 days Taste of Vietnam, 15 days Discovering Myanmar, 13 days The Wonders of China, 9 days
NEW tours coming for 2018 - 2019 Madrid & Barcelona Icelandic Adventure The Northern Lights of Finland Cultures of Peru & Bolivia Wines & Wonders of Australia & New Zealand
South & Central America plus Antarctica
Tropical Costa Rica, 9 days The Wonders of South America, 12 days Peru: Ancient Land of Mysteries, 10 days The Complete South America, 23 days
Historic Hotels of the East Switzerland’s Majestic Mountains, Riviera and Medieval Towns Historic Hotels of the South Colombia
Complete list of tours for 2018 - 2019 (all information on this page is tentative and subject to change)
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