Planner 2018-19 GROUP TRAVEL
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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.
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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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Take advantage of proven marketing methods that will help you retain your existing customers and acquire new ones. •
Follow up with past travelers with a personal phone call.
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Host a travel night with your Business Development Manager who will introduce your travelers to the tour and all the advantages of traveling with us.
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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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From scenic Yosemite to awe-inspiring Yellowstone and the majestic Grand Canyon, the national parks truly are America’s treasures. They are simply amazing and feature jaw-dropping destinations and magnificent icons of the American landscape. Relive the old west and explore America the beautiful at America’s national parks.
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National Parks can be experienced on the following tours:
National Parks of America Canyon Country and more
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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 Beach
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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Good Friday Dunluce Castle Ruins
Passover*
Ireland can be experienced on the following tours:
Shades of Ireland Elegant Ireland Irish Splendor and more 17 7HLXS 18-19 Group Planner_AAA.indd 13
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Moraine Lake
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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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Administrative Professionals Day
Native American Teepees
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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Catch the cheerful smiles of the people of Cuba as you discover their home, a country paused in time. Antique cars wind their way through streets lined with a mix of Caribbean, colonial, art nouveau, and art deco architecture. Rich culture, lively music, colorful art and spicy salsa dancing are what lie ahead for you on your Cuban adventure.
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Eid al-Fitr*
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Cuban Drums Player
Cuba can be experienced on the following tours:
Rediscover Cuba Spotlight on Havana
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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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Independence Day
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Dead Sea
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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Australian Outback
Australia can be experienced on the following tours:
South Pacific Wonders From the Outback to the Glaciers The Complete South Pacific and more 17 7HLXS 18-19 Group Planner_AAA.indd 23
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Rosh Hashanah*
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Golden Gate Bridge
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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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Yom Kippur*
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Yosemite National Park
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California can be experienced on the following tours:
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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 flavorful food while you discover the remarkable pristine landscapes of picturesque shorelines and untouched rainforests.
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National Boss 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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Veterans Day Remembrance Day (Canada)
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 7HLXS 18-19 Group Planner_AAA.indd 28
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Election Day
Thanksgiving Day
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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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Christmas Day
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Kwanzaa begins Boxing Day (Canada) Rothenburg, Germany
Germany & Oberammergau can be experienced on the following tours:
Discover Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria Exploring the Alpine Countries Romantic Road & Fairy Tale Road and more 17 7HLXS 18-19 Group Planner_AAA.indd 31
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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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Red Eyed Tree Frogs
Costa Rica can be experienced on the following tours: Tropical Costa Rica Costa Rica: A World of Nature
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President’s Day
Kirkjufell Mountain
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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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Lincoln’s Birthday
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Reykjavik
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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Grand Canal, Venice
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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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Siena
Italy can be experienced on the following tours:
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Cape Spear Lighthouse
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Eastern Orthodox Easter
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 colorful tapestry of culture waiting to be discovered.
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April 2019
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Passover Good Friday
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Administrative Professionals Day
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* All holidays begin at sundown on the day before they are listed. St. John’s, Newfoundland
Newfoundland & Labrador can be experienced on the following tour:
Newfoundland & Labrador Discovery
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Essential Travel Information C˚
USA
New York State Massachusetts Dist. of Columbia Georgia Tennessee Colorado Arizona Nevada California California Alaska
F˚
j
S
C˚
January New York Boston Washington, D.C. Atlanta Memphis Denver Phoenix Las Vegas Los Angeles San Francisco Anchorage
F˚
j
S
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˚
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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˚
j
S
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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SEPTEMBER 2019
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
2020
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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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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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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
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
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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
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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
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NOVEMBER 2020
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Important Dates New Year’s Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Chinese New Year Ash Wednesday Lincoln’s Birthday Valentine’s Day Presidents’ Day Washington’s Birthday Daylight Saving Time begins St. Patrick’s Day Palm Sunday Good Friday Easter Easter Monday (Canada) Passover* Administrative Professionals Day Eastern Orthodox Easter Mother’s Day Armed Forces Day Victoria Day (Canada) Memorial Day, observed First of Ramadan* Flag Day Father’s Day Canada Day (Canada) Independence Day Eid al-Fitr* Civic Holiday (Canada) Labor Day Patriot Day Eid al-Adha* Rosh Hashanah* Columbus Day, observed Thanksgiving Day (Canada) Yom Kippur* National Boss Day United Nations Day Halloween Daylight Saving Time ends Election Day Veterans Day Remembrance Day (Canada) Thanksgiving Day Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day Hanukkah* Christmas Day Boxing Day (Canada) Kwanzaa begins
2018 January 1 January 15 February 16 February 14 February 12 February 14 February 19 February 22 March 11 March 17 March 25 March 30 April 1 April 2 March 31 April 25 April 8 May 13 May 19 May 21 May 28 May 16 June 14 June 17 July 1 July 4 June 15 August 6 September 3 September 11 August 22 September 10 October 8 October 8 September 19 October 16 October 24 October 31 November 4 November 6 November 11 November 11 November 22 December 7 December 3 December 25 December 26 December 26
*All holidays begin at sundown on the day before they are listed.
2019 January 1 January 21 February 5 March 6 February 12 February 14 February 18 February 22 March 10 March 17 April 14 April 19 April 21 April 22 April 19 April 24 April 28 May 12 May 18 May 20 May 27 May 6 June 14 June 16 July 1 July 4 June 5 August 5 September 2 September 11 August 12 September 30 October 14 October 14 October 9 October 16 October 24 October 31 November 3 November 5 November 11 November 11 November 28 December 7 December 23 December 25 December 26 December 26
2020 January 1 January 20 January 25 February 26 February 12 February 14 February 17 February 22 March 8 March 17 April 5 April 10 April 12 April 13 April 8 April 22 Apr 19 May 10 May 16 May 18 May 25 April 24 June 14 June 21 July 1 July 4 May 23 August 3 September 7 September 11 July 30 September 18 October 12 October 12 September 27 October 16 October 24 October 31 November 1 November 3 November 11 November 11 November 26 December 7 December 10 December 25 December 26 December 26
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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.)
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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 Splendor, 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 Colors 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
Discover Panama, 9 days Rediscover Cuba - A Cultural Exploration, 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
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
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
Complete list of tours for 2018 - 2019 (all information on this page is tentative and subject to change)
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Historic Hotels of the North
Colombia
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Spotlight on Havana
Cultures of Peru & Bolivia
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Switzerland’s Majestic Mountains, Riviera and Medieval Towns
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