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ravel Alliance Partners, often referred to as TAP, has undergone significant changes this year, including retaining a new management company and hiring a new executive director to replace longtime leader Stefanie Gorder. Founded in 2001, TAP is a consortium of tour companies around the United States, each with its own area of specialty or regional expertise. The partnership consists of 28 members who buy and sell one another’s tours. The partnership allows each TAP member to offer its customers a wide array of products and gives the TAP partner that operates each tour a wider network of potential customers from around the country. The TAP catalog is large and diverse, featuring motorcoach tours, safaris,
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cruises, sporting events and other travel experiences. That idea was groundbreaking, and in the 17 years since its founding, TAP has continued to innovate with new products, ideas and events. Much of the creative drive came from Gorder, who served as executive director of the organization for nine years. “Stefanie was amazing for what she was doing,” said TAP president Nick Calderazzo, who owns the New York-based Twin Travel Concepts. “She grew TAP and created new programs. She was extremely dynamic and creative and reshaped what TAP was. “She decided to move on. It was her decision — she wanted to do some different things with her life, and we parted on very good terms.”
FRESH PERSPECTIVE
Gorder’s departure brought the opportunity for TAP partners to look for a new leader with fresh perspective and a breadth of leadership experience. They found those in Lisa Doerner, who took over leadership of the organization this summer. “We wanted to keep the momentum of growth and change and being
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“They are marketing strategists and PR professionals,” Doerner said. “Their clients are in tour and travel, and they bring knowledge of that industry to the team. I bring more of the operational business management. So I’m essentially overseeing everything that’s happening for the TAP company, and I’ll have three or four people from Break the Ice who jump in to help with different things.”
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on the cutting edge of our industry,” Calderazzo said. “That’s how we ended up with Lisa. She doesn’t come from our industry, but she comes with a vast knowledge of different ways of doing things. “We already know what we know. We wanted someone to tell us what we don’t already know.” Doerner has spent more than 20 years in business development roles at various organizations, including the Xerox Corporation and an association of technology professionals in Rochester. “My background is about relationship building and working with teams,” Doerner said. “My role and goals were really similar to what I’m doing her at TAP: to increase efficiency and work with our marketing team to elevate the TAP brand and provide more value to the TAP operators so they can be more successful.”
BREAKING THE ICE
In addition to hiring Doerner, the TAP partners decided to expand their marketing and outreach efforts by retaining the services of Break the Ice Media, a marketing and public relations firm also based in Rochester. Break the Ice will serve as the organization’s management company and will bring its considerable tourism marketing experience to bear in promoting TAP through traditional and social media. “We chose Break the Ice because they have an excellent marketing background,” Calderazzo said. “It was important to us to have a strong marketing and social media presence. We felt like we needed more support. Stefanie was great, but she was on her own, and now we have a company supporting the executive director.” Break the Ice has experience working with tourism clients such as the nearby Finger Lakes wine region.
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Though much has changed in TAP’s inner workings this year, the partners’ goal has been for the customer experience to remain smooth and consistent. “From the outside, you won’t see any difference at all,” Calderazzo said. Group travel planners can continue to count on the TAP programs and services that have made the organization a tourism leader for years. Among those is its signature series of Guaranteed Departures. TAP was the first organization in the tourism industry to publish a catalog of trips that are guaranteed to operate from the time the first passenger signs up so that group leaders never have to worry about a trip being canceled. Calderazzo said the partners are adding more Guaranteed Departures than ever for 2019. Another program, TAP Into Travel Tuesdays, has been growing in popularity. This weekly webinar series offers travel professionals and trip planners free online education about destinations and other tourism issues each Tuesday at 2 p.m. Eastern time. Webinars are archived online so planners can access and view them at any time. TAP’s signature event, TAP Dance, will also continue uninterrupted. The 2019 edition will take place this June at the Little America Hotel and Resort in Cheyenne, Wyoming; more than 200 Preferred Professional Travel Providers from throughout the industry will attend.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH
With a strong foundation and new leadership, TAP is poised for growth on various fronts in 2019 and beyond. “I’m getting a lot of interest from some awesome destinations calling to find out more about TAP,” Doerner said. “The stronger our relationship with these destinations, the stronger our tour operators become and the better tours we can provide. There’s a lot of excitement and enthusiasm.” Calderazzo said the 28 TAP member companies are also looking to expand their ranks by strategically bringing new partners aboard. “We’re making a big push for more partners,” he said. “We’re looking for people who are the right fit. They have to be a certain size, and they have to want to do this.”
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TALBOT TOURS ADVENTURES IN COSTA RICA FEATURE UP-CLOSE ENCOUNTERS WITH TROPICAL WILDLIFE.
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ravelers can stand face to face with an elephant herd, float in the Dead Sea or stare up at the Sistine Chapel on international adventures with Travel Alliance Partners (TAP). The organization’s tour operators carefully craft their international itineraries to ensure that each trip is a life-changing experience. Groups can explore the world with these readily available international TAP tours.
COSTA RICA
Passengers cruise through the Tortuguero Canals to see some of Costa Rica’s abundant flora and fauna on Talbot Tours’ Costa Rica tour. Monkeys, sloths, iguanas and a colorful bird population help make Costa Rica one of the most biodiverse countries in the world. Based in San Jose, California, Talbot
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Tours takes groups to this tropical paradise with the goals of seeing wildlife, admiring stunning vistas and interacting with the local culture. Over a quarter of Costa Rica is preserved for conservation. This allows guests to easily enjoy the country’s diverse topography, from jungles to volcanoes. Instead of rushing groups from one site to another, this itinerary features shorter drives between overnight stays, with two nights in each outlying area. The nine-day tour starts with a banana-processing and -packaging plant tour to learn more about one of Costa Rica’s prime products. Other highlights of the tour include visiting the Cano Negro Wildlife Refuge, sampling local flavors at a small bakery and exploring the Monteverde Cloud Forest. There, guests can soar on one of the longest zip lines in Costa Rica or explore the virgin cloud forest on elevated walkways. The tour ends with a farewell dinner, traditional Costa Rican dancing and toasts with the local drink, Sangre de Bruja.
HOLY LAND TOUR
Visitors walk the same routes as Jesus on the spiritually moving 12-day Holy Land Tour with Ed-Ventures. Based in Rochester, Minnesota, Ed-Ventures runs between four and eight of these tours annually, with itineraries that can be customized for Catholic and Protestant groups. Groups spend three nights at a kibbutz on the Sea of Galilee. During the day, travelers enjoy a quiet boat ride on the Sea of Galilee, view the 2,000-year-old Jesus Boat and attend a church service on the Mount of
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The itinerary includes free time for guests to meander through small towns, such as Waterford, Ireland, and Cardiff, Wales.
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Beatitudes, the place where Jesus gave the Sermon on the Mount. Guests also explore Nazareth, float in the Dead Sea and view the surrounding beauty from the top of the Mount of Olives. Travelers often feel emotional while retracing Jesus’ last steps in Jerusalem as the tour moves from the Garden of Gethsemane to the Via Dolorosa and ends at the Church of the Holy Sepulcher. The next stop in Bethlehem celebrates Christmas year-round with a visit to the Church of the Nativity and lunch with local Christians. Ed-Ventures offers an optional three-day extension to Jordan, where visitors enjoy Petra, Mount Nebo and a jeep tour of Wadi Rum. Returning travelers often tell Ed-Ventures staff that they believe they understand more about the Bible and feel closer to God after the trip.
HEART OF THE BRITISH ISLES
From London to Edinburgh to Dublin, the 16-day Heart of the British Isles tour reveals the fascinating history and rich culture of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland. Image Tours, based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, developed the itinerary with two-night stays in five of the overnight cities for a comprehensive tour of two islands. Guests immerse themselves in the local culture as they travel, with an English tea in Jedburgh, time to explore historic York and optional themed dinner shows in Scotland, Ireland and England. Other favorite stops include Shakespeare’s Birthplace in Stratford-Upon-Avon, Hadrian’s Wall, Edinburgh’s city tour and the Caernarfon Castle in Wales. For August departures, Image Tours adds the Edinburgh Military Tattoo experience. The spectacle of performing military bands from around the world has become a client favorite. Once in Ireland, stops at the Kildare National Stud Farm, Dublin and the Ring of Kerry and a sheep dog demonstration showcase aspects of Ireland’s heritage. The trip ends back in England for a tour of charming Bath, mysterious Stonehenge and exciting London.
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Guides who live in Atlantic Canada share details only locals know during Atlantic Tours’ Atlantic Maritimes programs. These locals know the area’s insider secrets, such as the customary way to eat a lobster. The Dartmouth, Novia Scotia, company is offering an impressive 14 guaranteed departures of the 13-day tour in 2019. Visitors breathe in the salty air as they view the unspoiled vistas and charming fishing villages of Novia Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. One of the first tour experiences is a cruise on Shediac Bay aboard a lobster boat. Passengers learn about the fishing industry while watching it operating firsthand before they savor a lobster meal. Next, groups visit the Bay of Fundy, where the world’s highest tides created the flowerpot-shaped formations at Hopewell Rocks. The tour goes on to alternate natural activities like whale-watching and cultural experiences at picturesque towns such as St. Andrews by-the-Sea, New Brunswick. At Lunenburg, renowned for fleets of fishing schooners, groups walk through a remarkable preserved colonial settlement. Book lovers adore the visit to the Green Gables Heritage Site at Prince Edward Island, which inspired Lucy Maud Montgomery’s classic “Anne of Green Gables” books.
GRAND TOUR OF ITALY
Groups use all their senses on Durgan Travel Service’s Grand Tour of Italy. They smell freshly cooked pasta dishes, listen to hushed sounds of awe in cathedrals and view lovely medieval towns from Venice to Capri. Based in Stoneham, Massachusetts, Durgan Travel Service attributes the success of the Grand Tour of Italy to its including most of the sightseeing and food costs in the price. The tour covers a lot of ground, using hotels in Tuscany, Rome and Sorrento to serve as a base for touring the surrounding areas. The 10-night trip begins with a full-day guided tour of Florence, including the Academia Museum, the home of Michelangelo’s “David.” Next, the group ventures to Venice to walk the narrow, historic streets and learn the history of the city at Doge’s Palace. After touring some of Tuscany’s medieval towns, guests explore ancient Rome with tours of the Colosseum and the Pantheon. Guides explain the art treasures inside the Vatican Museums, St. Peter’s Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. Pompeii, the Amalfi Drive and the beautiful isle of Capri also captivate visitors.
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TANZANIA AND THE GREAT MIGRATION SAFARI
“Serengeti” means “endless plains” in the native Maasai language. Groups see the expansive landscape of the Serengeti on CTN Travel’s Tanzania and the Great Migration Safari. Based in Midland, North Carolina, CTN Travel has customized many of these 12-day tours for clients, including several bank groups over the last few years. Each of the safari vans seats six or seven people, so every traveler gets a window seat. At Lake Manyara National Park, the tour begins with a game drive to see some of the park’s famed elephant herds and tree-climbing lions. Afterward, groups arrive in Olduvai Gorge where Mary Leakey found the remains of early prehistoric humans and the oldest known human footprints in Africa. Once in the Serengeti, the real show begins with thousands of migrating wildebeests, Cape buffaloes and zebras grazing across the landscape. Guests can connect with the warmhearted locals during visits to a coffee plantation, a local school and a Maasai village. The Ngorogoro Crater stands out to many travelers for its incredible wildlife population and views of the extinct volcano. Pink flamingos, hyenas and the “big five” —lions, elephants, rhinos, buffaloes and leopards — frequently appear for tourists there. PEGGY’S COVE IN NOVA SCOTIA
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The vibrant blue waters of the Adriatic Sea beckon travelers to the historic and stunning coastal cities of Croatia. Guests stroll the country’s cobblestone streets and walk in the footsteps of the ancients on Custom Holiday’s small-ship cruise that holds 36 passengers. The Allen Park, Michigan, tour company says this experience is more like a yacht tour than a cruise because of the intimate atmosphere on board and the ability to sail right into port. The tour works well as a multigenerational adventure for families. The trip begins in Porec, then travels to the romantic town of Rovinj. From there, passengers sail to Brijuni National Park, Pula, Zadar, Krka National Park, Split and Hvar. Each of these Old World cities offers opportunities to explore and discover centuries of local history. Passengers can even jump into the clear Adriatic Sea with a swimming stop on a small island. The tour continues to Korcula, a walled city believed to be the birthplace of Marco Polo. The final stop, Dubrovnik, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known as the “Pearl of the Adriatic.” The price of the cruise includes all excursions. Each explores the local area and gives a glimpse into a culture that is a mix of Italian art and Slovak heritage.
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CIRCLE THE DATE
SHENANDOAH TOURS’ MYRTLE BEACH CHRISTMAS SPECIAL CELEBRATES THE HOLIDAYS ON THE COAST.
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hen a travel planner adds holiday lights, compelling sports events, historic anniversaries or world-famous parades to an itinerary, customers respond with increased interest. Travelers who might have put off visiting a destination are more likely to go when there’s an exclusive event or special occasion involved. These Travel Alliance Partners tours are built around exciting events to create memorable experiences.
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Nashville Country Christmas tour. This five-night trip is a best seller for the Ontario-based tour company. Many customers remark on how much they appreciate the tour’s included Christmas shows and the three-night stay at the Gaylord Opryland. The four-star hotel immerses guest in the holiday spirit with its Country Christmas, which includes the Ice! experience, decorated Christmas tree displays and 2 million twinkling lights. Performances at the resort and the nearby Ryman Auditorium showcase legendary country music singers such as Trace Adkins, Amy Grant and Vince Gill. The itinerary also leaves plenty of time for shopping at the Opry Mills Mall and the Treasure for the Holidays craft show. Guided tours of Nashville showcase the interesting history and culture of the town. Nashville’s Historic RCA Studio B is also a favorite stop on the tour. Visitors learn about the art of recording with handson exhibits and see artifacts from artists who have recorded there, such as Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton.
BASEBALL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION WEEKEND
Baseball fans often include the National Baseball Hall of Fame induction ceremony in Cooperstown, New York, among their bucket list events. Sports Travel and Tours allows groups to experience this once-in-a-lifetime event on its Baseball Hall of Fame Induction Weekend tours each year. Based in Hatfield, Massachusetts, Sports Travel and Tours
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offers five different spending packages for customers. The Base Hit package is the basic value rate. At higher price points, packages include the Legends of the Game Round Table event at Doubleday Field, better seating, autographed baseballs and a hotel closer to Cooperstown. Participants love the excitement of attending the special weekend event, which draws about 45,000 baseball fans each year. The three-day tour starts with downtime in Albany, New York, for shopping and dining. The next day, guests immerse themselves in the history of the sport at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. The Parade of Legends brings more than 50 Hall of Fame members to walk on a route that ends at the front steps of the museum for the Red Carpet Arrival Ceremony. The next day, groups watch the nearly three-hour ceremony from reserved seats.
GRAND ILLUMINATION AND 100 MILES OF LIGHTS
Dramatic fireworks, caroling, dancing and historic presentations impress guests looking for holiday cheer on the Grand Illumination and 100 Miles of Lights tour from Mid Atlantic Receptive Services. The Stephens City, Virginia, company crafted the tour to take advantage of the nightly holiday lights and events that take place in the Virginia Beach area. Historic homes, military museums and historic attractions highlight this trip to Virginia destinations such as Yorktown, Newport News, Williamsburg and Richmond. The tour begins with a driving tour of the holiday lights at the Virginia Beach boardwalk. The hub-and-spoke tour explores the military history of the region at the Yorktown Victory Center and the Mariners’ Museum and Park. Virginia’s history and old-fashioned Christmas traditions come alive at Berkeley Plantation and Maymont Mansion. Each night, groups see Christmas lights in a different location, such as Christmas Town at Busch Gardens, Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden and Jamestown Christmas. Colonial Williamsburg’s Grand Illumination stands out as the most elaborate celebration, with fireworks, music and period-dressed historical interpreters. The Colonial-era Christmas decorations are handmade with natural materials.
ROSE PARADE PLATINUM EXPERIENCE
Color, whimsy and spectacle make a trip to the Rose Parade an unforgettable experience. Groups can see the flower-covered floats up close on Main Street Experiences’ Rose Parade Platinum Experience tour. Guests stay at one hotel for the entire six-day tour, exploring Southern California and partaking in Rose Parade-related events. Among the favorites is the Showcase of Floats, which allows guests to examine the impressive floats almost close enough to touch after the parade. The New Year’s Eve Gala features a champagne toast, a live band and a casino. The next day, the group watches the Rose Parade before heading to the Southern California Backyard Barbecue on the hotel lawn. The luncheon allows guests to relax after the thrilling parade. In the evening, the group gathers on the hotel’s lawn again for an outdoor movie. Based in Lakewood, California, Main Street Experiences has been sending groups to the Rose Parade for over 30 years. The tour operator credits the tours’ success to the added experiences, such as shuttles to the beach so guests can enjoy the Pacific Ocean. The tour also builds in time for members to decide their own activities.
HGTV’S FIXER UPPER TOUR
After five seasons of renovating houses in Waco, Texas, celebrity remodelers Chip and Joanna Gaines ended their hit television show “Fixer Upper” in April. But fans of the show can continue to enjoy its highlights on a Texas tour with Advance Tour and Travel. The company, based in Ozark, Missouri, decided to create the tour after hearing from group clients who loved the show. The HGTV’s Fixer Upper Tour spends six days in Waco and Dallas to explore the area and relive moments from the hit program. Groups start with a behind-the-scenes tour of the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium. After a tour of Dallas, participants depart for Waco and dine at hosts Chip and Joanna Gaines’ new restaurant, Magnolia Table. Afterward, guests can shop for home decor handpicked by Joanna at Magnolia Market. The “Fixer Upper” theme continues the next day with a driving tour past some of the homes featured
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on the show, as well as Harp Studio and Baylor University. That evening, groups tour Homestead Traditional Crafts Village to learn about the attraction’s handcrafted items. The next day, visitors discover the backstory behind JDH Iron Designs, a company featured several times on the show. Groups spend the rest of the day in Dallas before heading home.
MYRTLE BEACH CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
Groups can combine the warm feeling of the holidays with the beauty of the beach during Shenandoah Tours’ Myrtle Beach Christmas Special. The Staunton, Virginia, company crafted this four-day tour for a quick seaside escape during the hectic holiday season. The oceanfront Caribbean Resort provides a comfortable place to access the beach, swim in an indoor pool or sit on the balcony to listen to the waves. The itinerary offers the chance to relax at the beach or venture out for a shopping excursion at Tanger Outlets. “The South’s Grandest Christmas Show” at the Alabama Theatre is the tour’s first structured outing. The performance explores Christmas history and traditions with characters, costumes and songs. After a free morning at the beach, visitors attend another show, “The Carolina Opry Christmas Special.” The show features festive music and dancing by a talented cast. The tour ends with a seafood dinner and time to walk along the beach before departing the next morning.
HIPPIES AND HONEYMOONS
In 1969, 400,000 people overran a dairy farm in the Catskill Mountains of New York for a music festival now considered a pivotal moment in music history. To celebrate the 50-year anniversary of the Woodstock Music and Art Fair, Twin Travel Concepts has developed the Hippies and Honeymoons tour. The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts now sits where the music festival once took place and will honor the anniversary with special events taking place in 2019. Tour participants explore this museum for a dramatic depiction of not just Woodstock, but the entire cultural movement of the 1960s. A VW bus, art from the era, concert footage from the festival and other interactive exhibits provide the background history of the decade. The five-day tour goes beyond Woodstock with stops throughout central New York. The Villa Roma showcases the quaintness of the Catskills resort era with elegant rooms and scenes familiar from the film “Dirty Dancing.” Other attractions in the area include the Turning Stone Casino, the Erie Canal Cruise, the George Eastman Museum and the Jell-O Gallery Museum. Twin Travel Concepts, based in Kinderhook, New York, also includes Niagara Falls, a popular honeymoon destination, on the fourth day of the tour. Travelers marvel at the powerful natural beauty of the falls and enjoy the evening Illumination of the Falls light display. The final day includes stops at Niagara attractions such as the Cave of the Winds, the Maid of the Mist cruise and the Niagara Power Vista Center. 48
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Drink in the unspoiled beauty of Cayuga County. See the rolling farmlands, feel the fresh country breeze, relax to the sounds of trickling waters, bask in the warm glow of a Finger Lakes sunset and sip a fine local wine while unwinding and discovering New York’s fabulous Finger Lakes. Whatever is desired, Cayuga County’s towns and villages are perfect for sightseeing, shopping, dining and enjoying the lush Finger Lakes region.
The 1000 Islands is a sightseer’s paradise and a popular destination located along the peaceful border between northern New York State and southeastern Ontario, Canada. The region boasts over 200 miles of freshwater coastline and over 1,800 islands. Scenic cruises to castles and lighthouses, craft beverages, amazing fishing, helicopter tours, quaint boutique shopping, on-the-water dining and more, make 1000 Islands a destination to be visited again and again.
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TRAIN TRIPS HIGHLIGHTING THE AMERICAN WEST
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n an age of suburbia and artificial intelligence, the wild, untamed American West looms large in travelers’ minds. The landscapes in the West seem to stretch on forever, often without a trace of human life. What better way to contemplate these vast expanses than by train? Choose one of these train-themed Travel Alliance Partners tours for a relaxing way to experience the Wild West.
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Based in Brighton, Colorado, Leisure West Tours and Cruises offers this interactive tour on the Nevada Northern Railway in mid-October and other dates as requested. The company designed the tour for small groups and has scheduled previous tours for as few as two and as many as eight. The Nevada Northern Railway is the country’s only railroad engineer program that lets guests operate a locomotive. Group members take turns standing at the controls of a steam locomotive and a diesel locomotive on each train’s main lines. Guides walk them through blowing the whistle at road crossings, controlling the throttle, ringing the bell and other train operations. After donning the engineers’ caps, participants feel the heat of the coal-banked fire and watch the steam fill the sky from behind the throttle of a 19th-century steam locomotive. They also explore the rail yards and historic Nevada mining towns of Ely, McGill and the surrounding area.
COLORADO TRAIN ADVENTURE
Though 19th-century train passengers eyed the passing Colorado mountains wistfully imagining gold, today’s groups can ride across the state simply to appreciate the breathtaking mountains, clear lakes and untouched scenery. The Colorado Train Adventure tour from Western Leisure allows guests to ride three scenic train routes as they circle the Centennial State. Western Leisure, based in Midvale, Utah, reports that the eight-day itinerary works well for fall foliage tours and for all levels of mobility.
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Past tours rode up the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, but that attraction is now shut down for repairs; the company is researching replacement activities. At the Royal Gorge Route Railroad, guests ride a vintage train along the Arkansas River for stunning views. After a visit to the rail town Salida and Great Sand Dunes National Park, guests board a train on the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad. Western Leisure clients often say this route delightfully surprised them with its open vistas of the surrounding mountains and valleys. The next stop, at mysterious and intriguing Mesa Verde National Park, also ranks as a customer favorite. But the Durango Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad remains the biggest draw of the tour for the Wild West fun of Durango, and the famous train ride’s rugged peaks and alpine meadows. Courtesy Western Leisure
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RED CLIFFS UTAH ADVENTURE BY RAIL
One type of traveler might leap at the chance to relax at a resort with jaw-dropping red cliffs in full view, but another might opt to insert some adrenaline into the experience with a Slick Rock Hummer Safari ride. Both types of travelers leave happy on Joy Tour and Travel’s Red Cliffs Utah Adventure by Rail. The eight-day tour from the Cincinnati-based tour operator begins onboard a train traveling from Denver to Grand Junction, Colorado. After seeing lovely mountain scenery from the Amtrak train, guests settle into the Red Cliffs Adventure Lodge in Moab, Utah, for four nights. The lodge’s cliffs and optional excursions of Hummer and horseback rides allow visitors to choose their own adventure during built-in free time. From the lodge, groups embark on a scenic raft trip on the Colorado River and explore Canyonlands National Park. At Arches National Park, travelers hike past some of the famed arches and learn about the formations’ geological history at the 18,000-square-foot visitors center. Other highlights of the tour include time at Capital Reef National Park and Bryce Canyon National Park and a whole day at Zion National Park. Joy Tour and Travel’s clients consistently rave over the tour, with many reporting that they would consider booking the Utah trip again.
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ALASKA AND THE YUKON EXPLORER
One of the most popular tours in Anderson Vacations’ 25-year history is Alaska and the Yukon Explorer. The tour ventures into the Alaskan and Canadian wilderness for awe-inspiring scenery and abounding wildlife. The Calgary, Alberta, company credits some of the tour’s popularity to the fact that it offers both a driver and an experienced tour manager instead of a driver who also serves as a guide. The customizable 12-day tour limits seating to 28 participants on a 56-passenger motorcoach for window seats and plenty of personal space. The tour winds its way to the Klondike gold rush town of Dawson City in Canada’s Yukon province for a demonstration of the enormous Gold Mining Dredge, one of the largest wood-hulled dredges in North America. Clients rank the full-day excursion into Denali National Park as a top highlight for its spectacular mountain scenery and frequent wildlife encounters. Another highly rated excursion sends visitors on a cruise of Prince William Sound to witness massive chunks of glacial ice crashing into the water. Puffins, otters, sea lions and whales make frequent appearances. To ride on one of Yukon’s famous railways, groups can add an excursion aboard the White Pass and Yukon Railway in Skagway. The railroad follows a mountain route along the original Klondike trail.
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ARIZONA’S TRAINS
When in search of Arizona’s red rock canyons, richly hued fall foliage and riparian ravines, why not travel in style? First-class passengers aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad not only admire magnificent panoramas but also sip on champagne and snack on Southwestern-style appetizers from a shaded open-air viewing car. This fully restored vintage train ranks as a high point on Alki Tours’ Arizona’s Trains trip. The six-day itinerary with the Seattle-based tour operator offers two scenic railroad rides that bookend experiences in some of Arizona’s most dramatic landscapes. The Grand Canyon Railway, operational since 1901, still enchants visitors with larger-than-life vistas and authentic characters and musicians eager to bring the Old West to life. At the end of the ride, guests immerse themselves in the overwhelming beauty and history of Grand Canyon National Park. Participants can venture out to view a sunrise over the canyon before a naturalist shares the history and geology of one of the seven wonders of the natural world.
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Groups also especially love their private tour of the galaxy at the Lowell Observatory and the abundant art galleries and natural scenery in Sedona. The tour ends with an upscale train ride on the Verde Canyon Railroad.
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SURPRISING NEVADA
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Though travelers might initially associate Nevada with the highrolling casino experience, the Surprising Nevada tour from Shebby Lee Tours reveals another side of the state. The Silver State’s rich railroad heritage and natural wonders fill the seven-day custom tour. Shebby Lee Tours is based in Rapid City, South Dakota. The tour introduces guests to the state with a half-day raft tour through the Black Canyon. The water excursion begins below the immense Hoover Dam, where the canyon walls rise 2,000 feet from the river’s edge. The raft glides past waterfalls, hot springs, bighorn sheep and other natural wonders. The next day, groups try ancient activities such as corn grinding, fiber-making, petroglyph painting and atlatl throwing at the Lost City Museum. The tour’s next stop, Valley of Fire State Park, showcases displays of real petroglyphs. From there, the itinerary focuses on Nevada’s railroad heritage at the Nevada Northern Railway Museum in Ely. Guests ride a historic steam train and visit Ely’s Renaissance Village, a museum consisting of homes restored to represent the various ethnic backgrounds. Groups see more natural wonders at Great Basin National Park before ending their trips with a hop-on tour of the Las Vegas Strip.
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rom the seaside charm of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, to Florida’s relaxing beaches and the historic cities and towns along the Mississippi River, waterfront destinations offer a wide variety of opportunities on Travel Alliance Partners (TAP) tours. TAP tour operators build engaging itineraries along ocean beaches, calming lakes and mighty rivers across the country.
MACKINAC ISLAND, DETROIT AND CHICAGO
Groups can see the bright lights and world-famous attractions of Chicago, Detroit and Milwaukee, as well as rural gems, on Tri-State Travel’s tour of Michigan and the Great Lakes region. In Galena, Illinois, Tri-State Travel offer this trip as a custom tour for groups so travel planners can tailor the tour’s hotel and details to fit their needs. The eight-day journey begins with two nights in Detroit to explore this quintessential American city. Groups enjoy
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a fascinating tour of Ford Motor Company’s Rouge Pickup Truck Plant, the Motown Museum and the Edsel and Eleanor Ford House. Next, guides introduce the Bavarian culture of Frankenmuth, Michigan. After a stop in Bronner’s Christmas Store, the tour continues with a carriage ride into Elk County. Many groups call their two-night stay at Mackinac Island, Michigan, a highlight of the trip because of the ferry ride, carriage ride and lunch at the Grand Hotel. The peaceful island’s restrictions on motor vehicles allow guests to imagine they have stepped into the pages of a historical novel. Cherry pie in Traverse City, Michigan, a ranger-led tour of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park and a ferry trip across Lake Michigan also delight groups. The itinerary then leaves time to explore Milwaukee and Chicago. A view from the Chicago Skydeck and lunch on historic Navy Pier end the waterfront tour.
CAPE COD, MARTHA’S VINEYARD AND NANTUCKET
Shingled cottages, pristine beaches, maritime history and towns famous for their charm create the perfect blend of picturesque views and intriguing stories on a tour in Cape Cod, Massachusetts. The Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket tour with Fancy-Free Holidays doesn’t just pass by Cape Cod on its way to somewhere else; rather, it provides time to explore the island. Based in Naperville, Illinois, the company created the six-
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day hub-and-spoke tour so guests could experience the area without the hassle of changing hotels. Fancy Free Holidays can add a pre-night hotel stay for those needing extra time to arrive. The in-depth tour starts at Plymouth, Massachusetts, where the Pilgrims landed in 1620. The Forefather’s Monument, Plymouth Rock and the Mayflower II tell of the perils the first Pilgrims faced. From there, groups take a high-speed ferry to Nantucket Island to explore cobblestone streets and Quaker-style homes. Groups also visit other Massachusetts towns in the area, among them Provincetown, Martha’s Vineyard, Oak Bluffs and Hyannis. Along the way, they enjoy a traditional lobster dinner, embark on a whale-watching cruise and learn about one of the area’s most famous former residents at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum.
FLORIDA GETAWAY
Wade Tours’ Florida Getaway is all about relaxation. The Schenectady, New York, tour operator allows travelers plenty of free time during the 10-night tour to lounge by the beach or discover exciting St. Pete Beach nearby. Sandy beaches, sparkling blue water and incredible sunsets encourage travelers to sit back and listen to the waves on Florida’s west coast. Known as the sunset capital of Florida, St. Pete Beach also offers the handicapped-accessible Suncoast Beach Trolley, which delivers guests to several attractions from the hotel. Wade Tours offers “a la carte excursions” or an all-day trolley pass to explore beyond the beachside resort. One popular stop, the Don CeSar hotel, is an opulent pink palace built in 1928. The beach town Pass-a-Grille offers intriguing history, such as the Gulf Beaches Historical Museum, which displays artifacts from the 16th century to the present day. More quaint shops and restaurants lie off Eighth Avenue, the town’s main shopping district. Even without leaving the Dolphin Beach Resort, the tour’s hotel property, beachgoers can keep busy with shopping, restaurants and resort entertainment on-site.
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CHICAGO’S LAKE MICHIGAN SHORELINE
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MISSOURI LIFE
The powerful, muddy waters of the Mississippi River live on in the American imagination. Groups can explore the river that inspired Mark Twain on the Missouri Life tour with All American Tours. The company, based in Ellington, Missouri, offers this customizable itinerary for a laid-back journey along the river with stops at some of the Show Me State’s most beloved attractions. The six-day tour begins with Mark Twain in Hannibal. A narrated trolley tour, the Mark Twain Home and Museum and the Molly Brown House Museum introduce travelers to Mark Twain’s hometown. For the evening’s entertainment, guests climb aboard a riverboat for a dinner cruise on the Mississippi River. Period-dressed docents meet groups in St. Charles to give colorful background for the historic town and its French influences. The Lewis and Clark Boat House and Museum depicts the town’s days as the edge of the frontier. The two-day stay in St. Louis stands out as a highlight of the trip. With the Gateway Arch renovations complete, participants can look over the city from an unparalleled vantage point on the iconic structure. Other St. Louis stops include the Cathedral Basilica, the Missouri History Museum and the Missouri Botanical Gardens. More memorable history and charming towns await in Ste. Genevieve and Cape Girardeau.
LAKE POWELL HOUSEBOAT TOUR
Clear blue water and rusty orange canyons as far as the eye can see make a sweeping backdrop for Southwest Adventure Tours’ Lake Powell itinerary. Based in Cedar City, Utah, the company runs custom tours to the lake with different price points depending on the level of luxury desired by the group. Larger budgets can include a personal chef, private dinner cruises and additional experiences. To maximize time on the pristine lake, groups stay in houseboats while they explore the 186-mile-long Lake Powell. Groups typically split into 10 or 12 per houseboat and enjoy
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views of some of the lake’s 96 canyons and 1,960 miles of shoreline. Lake Powell straddles the corner of Utah where Navajo and Hopi tribes lived for centuries. Along the trip, groups can see ancient petroglyphs, 1,000-foot multicolored rock walls and one of the largest natural bridges in the world, Rainbow Bridge National Monument. Groups can kayak, fish and try other water sports as they cruise to the various marinas of Lake Powell.
GRAND TOUR OF DOOR COUNTY, MACKINAC ISLAND AND LAKE MICHIGAN
Lighthouses, scenic shorelines and quaint towns line the Lake Michigan shoreline of Door County, Wisconsin. A seven-day trip to the area with Let’s Go Travelin’ is especially popular during the fall when the trees are ablaze with oranges and reds throughout the countryside. Based in Hermitage, Tennessee, Let’s Go Travelin’ can customize the trip for a group of 20 or more, although set dates are also offered for 2019. Previous passengers especially enjoyed seeing the quaint towns along Wisconsin’s coast and the ferry crossing of Lake Michigan. The itinerary starts with a trolley tour of the Door County peninsula, with stops at lighthouses, shops and wineries. An evening’s entertainment at one of the many theater venues ends the first full day. After a ferry crossing to Washington Island, groups ride the Cherry Train to see some of the island’s scenic and historic sites. The next day, guests depart for a two-night stay at Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel. From there, groups enjoy final stops at Ludington, Michigan, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
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every corner. From our gleaming new downtown to the Old West at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. From a new appreciation of our spirit at the
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Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum to being welcomed like a new friend everywhere you go. Add us to your next itinerary and you’ll soon discover that around here, things are more than just new. They’re OKC new.
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GREG WINGHAM 513-777-8221 Joy Tour & Travel has been developing exciting trips for groups since 1985. We serve mid to upper scale clientele with nice hotels that are 3 star or better and many inclusions and few options. WWW.JOYTOURS.COM
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LEE DAHL 303-659-4858 Experience the true Southwest. We offer unique, active and informative travel experiences. Our philosophy is to provide the best value and service possible. WWW.LEISUREWESTTOURS.COM
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We are Peach Cobbler, Fried Green Tomatoes, Grits and Gravy.Golf, Music, History and Culture and more fun than you can shake a stick at. We love it all and we want to take you there.
From our innovative day and multiday tours to our specialized Rose Parade and WINOS itineraries, we have provided our travelers with unique and enriching experiences since 1985.
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Our tours are designed with a “love of discovery”. We include upscale accommodations, exciting and unique attractions. Our Tour Directors are professional and experienced, to ensure everyone has fun.
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Receptive Tour Operater focusing on adventure, scenic, and photography tours throughout the Southwestern US. Small Group Experience from 1 to 25 customers. Private and Custom Tours also.
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