2023 Spring Guided Holidays brochure

GUIDED HOLIDAYS

MOTORCOACH & RAIL HOLIDAYS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA

Greetings,

The 2023 travel season is on the horizon, and making plans with Mayflower Cruises & Tours is the easiest way to start planning your next getaway!

Take advantage of the selection of itineraries found in this book and save with our new Mayflower loyalty program. Explore our traveler favorites or choose a new excursion and hit the road with us! Whether you’re looking for a special event like our 2023 Value Tour, Texas Cowboy Country or a last minute getaway like the Mystery tour, we have a holiday for everyone. Call today to learn about the wonderful savings available and start planning with Mayflower!

Happy Travels, Nish Patel President, Mayflower Cruises & Tours

Bryce Canyon National Park

Guided Holidays

New Mayflower Rewards Program

USA WEST Texas Cowboy Country 2023 Value Tour 6 National Parks of the Southwest

8 Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood and the Badlands 10

USA SOUTH Music of the Mountains 12

USA EAST New England Rails and Sails Autumn Foliage 14 Scenic Rails of West Virginia 16 Autumn in the Adirondacks

USA MIDWEST

Tulip Festival

Island

Chicago

Grand Hotel

CANADA Toronto and Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Trail

Introducing Our New Mayflower Rewards Program

We are revamping our Loyalty Rewards Program for New and Devoted Mayflower Travelers. Starting in 2023 we will no longer have Mayflower Money but an even greater savings on every tour you embark on!

LOYALTY REWARDS

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Earn travel credit for each tour you take with Mayflower Cruises & Tours to be used on your next adventure within one year of your return.

WHAT’S NEW: Increased fixed amount of rewards based on your tour… No more $5.00 per day! Earn $50.00 for each Guided Holiday by Motorcoach taken!

WHAT’S IMPROVED: No limit on how much you can earn. Plus, if you take multiple tours within a year you can apply all of your earned rewards to your next reservation*. So there is no cap on how much savings you can earn or apply!

DO A FRIEND A FAVOR – REFERRAL REWARDS:

Invite your friends to join the Mayflower Cruises & Tours travel family and earn hundreds of dollars toward your next holiday! Refer as many of your friends who are new to Mayflower and earn a $100 savings for each of those who make a reservation and pays the deposit for a tour that is five days or longer. The savings is per friend, so the more friends you refer, the more you can earn! Apply your savings to any upcoming holiday you have with Mayflower Cruises & Tours and don’t forget, your friends will also get a First-Time Travelers Savings on their first holiday!

FIRST-TIME TRAVELER SAVINGS CARD: For those of you new to Mayflower Cruises & Tours, you’ll receive a First-Time Traveler Savings card that you can use on your first reservation. Save up to $25.00 per person based on the holiday you choose.

*Rewards are valid for 12 months following the return date of your trip.

The Mayflower Way

From holiday getaways to island retreats our newest 2023 Guided Holidays by Motorcoach itineraries have something for everyone! Choose from our exciting tours like the Texas Cowboy Country 2023 Value Tour that features a three night stay at the famed Y.O. Ranch Hotel in the heart of Cowboy Country, or National Parks of the Southwest.

We also have the New England Rails and Sails Autumn Foliage and Christmas in Chocolatetown tours available in 2023. So take a look at all of the details of these new tours and select your favorites!

At Mayflower Cruises & Tours we understand that you expect your holiday to include the most memorable attractions, touring opportunities and highlights, provided in comfort and to your satisfaction.

Guided Holidays with Mayflower Cruises & Tours: In this book, you will find a detailed, day by day description of each of our 2023 Guided Holidays by Motorcoach. We have done all that we can to ensure that you will receive great value for the cost of your next guided travel experience, and we invite you to join us as we explore North America in 2023.

Handcrafted Journeys: It is our mission to provide life-enriching-experiences on every Mayflower Cruises & Tours itinerary. To achieve this we call on our more than 40 years of experience providing exceptional guided travel experiences throughout the world and curating the best of each destination.

Distinct Destinations: Each of our guided holidays includes distinct destinations. Immerse yourself in the local culture during our included excursions. Then take your time to further explore your favorite sites during your free time.

Amazing Culinary Experiences: While touring with Mayflower Cruises & Tours you can expect to enjoy a combination of regional cuisines, as well as, traditional favorites during your included meals. Plus explore destinations and try local favorites at your leisure.

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Texas Cowboy Country

featuring Three Nights at the Y.O. Ranch Hotel

DAYS 1 & 2 We’re Off!: Your Texas Cowboy Country adventure begins with an overnight and welcome dinner in Missouri. In Oklahoma City visit America’s premier institution of Western history, art and culture, the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum. Founded in 1955, it helps preserve and exhibit its internationally renowned collection of Western art and artifacts to help its visitors gain a better understanding of the West. (2 Dinners and breakfast)

DAY 3 Welcome to Texas and the Y.O. Ranch Hotel: At the heart of Texas Cowboy Country lies the Hill Country town of Kerrville. Your home is the impressive Y.O. Ranch Hotel, whose name comes from the legendary Y.O. Ranch. The hotel lobby welcomes you with Old West memorabilia, antiques and artifacts from an era 100 years past. Over 40 exotic game trophies and beautiful handwork of Indian heritage from the 1500s to 1800s also fill the lobby. Tonight, enjoy dinner on your first night in “Hill Country.” (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 4 San Antonio River Cruise and the Alamo: Travel to San Antonio where a local guide shows you the city, the Mission San Jose and the Mexican Marketplace.

Enjoy lunch on your own before taking to the water for a narrated river cruise alongside the San Antonio River Walk. You will visit one of the most enduring attractions in San Antonio, the Alamo. This mission and fortress is where Davey Crockett and 185 other “Texans” died defending Texas against an army of over one thousand and represents over 300 years of history. For those who wish, an IMAX film, Alamo – The Price of Freedom , is available at an additional cost. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 5 Y.O. Ranch and National Museum of the Pacific War: Travel into the Hill Country today for a visit to the Y.O. Ranch. On a wildlife tour you may see up to 55 different species of exotic animals roaming the ranch such as giraffes, African wildebeests and antelope, with one of the ranch’s guides. Then enjoy an included lunch at the ranch before traveling to Fredericksburg to visit the National Museum of the Pacific War. This one-of-a-kind museum covers the War of the Pacific arena from all angles and features the Admiral Nimitz Museum, Plaza of the Presidents and much more. You will also enjoy free time in Fredericksburg before returning to the hotel. (Breakfast and lunch)

DAY 6 LBJ Ranch and Texas White House: In Stonewall, visit the Lyndon B. Johnson Ranch and Texas White House State Park. See memorabilia for LBJ’s presidency along with a driving tour of the ranch grounds. See the presidential airplane, runway, LBJ’s automobiles and the Johnson family cemetery. You will also see the Texas White House where LBJ often conducted the nation’s business surrounded by his trusted advisors and world leaders. In Johnson City we stop at LBJ’s boyhood home (Breakfast)

DAY 7 National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame and Fort Worth Cattle Drive: Today tour Fort Worth with a local guide. See Sundance Square and the memorial dedicated to the memory of John F. Kennedy, who spent his last night in Fort Worth before that fateful day in Dallas. Later, tour the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, established to honor woman of the American West. At the historic Fort Worth Stockyards see the “Drovers” bring in their herd of Texas Longhorns through town, a re-creation of life during the cattle drive era of the late 1800s. Tonight, dinner is at Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que. Since 1953, Cooper’s has been serving up traditional Hill Country pit bar-b-que. Taste the legend for yourself (Breakfast and dinner)

DAYS 8 & 9 Your Journey Home: With an overnight in Missouri and Drury Inn Kickback Reception you travel home with warm memories that are sure to last a lifetime. (2 Breakfasts)

9 Days • 13 Meals

ü 13 Meals (8 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners) ü Free home and local pickup and return ü Spend three nights in the heart of Texas Cowboy Country at the Y.O. Ranch Hotel ü Visit the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum ü Visit the stirring Oklahoma City National Memorial ü Take a tour of San Antonio with a local guide including the Mission San Jose and El Mercado ü Enjoy a narrated river cruise along the famed San Antonio River Walk, a public park in the heart of the city ü Visit the Alamo, the mission and fortress where Davey Crockett and other “Texans” died defending Texas ü Tour the Y.O. Ranch, a 40,000 acre ranch featuring exotic wildlife and an included lunch ü The National Museum of the Pacific War, a one-of-akind museum covering the War of the Pacific arena ü Tour Lyndon B. Johnson Ranch State Park and see the “Texas White House” ü See LBJ’s boyhood home at Johnson City

ü Guided tour of Fort Worth including Sundance Square, the cultural district and JFK Memorial

ü Tour the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame

ü Visit the historic Fort Worth Stockyards and see the “Drovers” bring herds of Texas Longhorns through town

ü Enjoy dinner at Cooper’s Old Time Pit Bar-B-Que, a Hill Country tradition since 1953

National Parks of the Southwest

featuring Four National Parks

DAYS 1 & 2 Westward Ho!: Get ready for the trip of a lifetime and the awesome beauty of America’s National Parks. After a welcome dinner and lodging in Iowa, continue to Kansas, land of the Pony Express. (Dinner and breakfast)

DAY 3 Hays to Denver: Following breakfast, local frontiersman “Buffalo Bill Cody” joins you at Fort Hays to share tales of his life as a buffalo hunter on the plains near Hays City. Later, enter the Rocky Mountain State of Colorado and your home for the evening. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 4 Dead Horse Point State Park: Cross the Continental Divide and travel through some of the most scenic and naturally beautiful country in the U.S. En route to Moab, view the surrounding canyonlands. Visit Dead Horse Point State Park, which sits atop a 2,000-foot peninsula known for the herds of wild horses that once roamed here. (Breakfast)

DAY 5 Arches National Park and Colorado River Float Trip: Arches National Park contains the largest concentration of stone arches in the world. A local guide shows you the massive sandstone arches and describes the culture of those that

have occupied the region. Enjoy lunch before boarding a raft for a float trip on the Colorado River. During the float trip your oarsman will tell you tales of the area. (Breakfast and lunch)

DAY 6 Bryce Canyon National Park: Depart Moab this morning and travel south into Utah’s Bryce Canyon National Park. The natural orange and red hues that color these formations are the result of iron oxidizing within the rock. Bryce Canyon National Park is truly one of the most spectacular scenic wonders in the world. Step down inside these canyons and feel as if you have entered another world. (Breakfast)

DAY 7 Moqui Cave and Zion National Park: Your day begins with a stop at Moqui Cave. Cut into a sheer cliff, this 200-foot sandstone cave depicts the lives and architectural achievements of the ancient people of Southern Utah. Traveling west, visit Zion National Park. The first settlers in the area referred to Zion as “The Heavenly City of God” and you will discover why. Sheer cliffs and painted walls of color close in as you tour the canyon cut by the Virgin River. Watch for the hidden waterfalls and abundant wildlife. (Breakfast)

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DAY 8 Grand Canyon North Rim: Prepare for a truly visual treat today as you travel to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, world-renowned for its remarkable beauty and diverse range of rock layers. Carved by the mighty Colorado River and one million years in the making, the Grand Canyon provides unparalleled views and limitless photo opportunities. Tonight, enjoy dinner and fun at a real chuckwagon cookout, featuring dinner cooked in traditional Dutch ovens. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 9 Kanab to Gallup, New Mexico: Your route today takes you through Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and past Glen Canyon Dam as you make your way into Arizona and to New Mexico. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 10 Amarillo: The most dominating landmark in sight today is Mount Taylor. Sacred to the Navajo and the Pueblo Indians of Acoma as they believe the mountain is home of Turquoise Boy and Yellow Corn Girl. Tonight’s dinner is at the Big Texan Steak Ranch, named as one of the top ten steakhouses in Texas. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 11 Texas to Oklahoma: This morning, cross into Oklahoma. Arriving in Oklahoma City, enjoy a panoramic tour including the Stockyards and the Oklahoma City Memorial. You will also see its crowning glory, the Capitol building with its working oil well. (Breakfast)

DAYS 12 & 13 Homeward Bound: Gather in Missouri for your farewell dinner. Visit the Gateway Arch National park before arriving home. (2 Breakfasts and dinner)

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Day 1 Hampton Inn, Des Moines, IA Day 2 Fairfield Inn, Hays, KS Day 3 Drury Inn, Englewood, CO Days 4 and 5 Wingate Inn, Moab, UT Days 6 through 8 La Quinta Inn, Kanab, UT Day 9 Hampton Inn, Gallup, NM

Day 10 Country Inn, Amarillo, TX

Day 11 Country Inn, Oklahoma City, OK Day 12 Holiday Inn, Eureka, MO

Days

19 Meals

19 Meals (12 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners)

Free home or local pickup and return

EXPERIENCE FOUR OF AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS • Arches – with the largest concentration of stone arches in the world

• Bryce Canyon – Hoodoos of orange and red make for a spectacular scenic wonder

• Zion – known as “The Heavenly City of God” with sheer cliffs and painted walls

• Grand Canyon – the famed North Rim with its remarkable beauty and unique rock layers

Visit Fort Hays and meet “Buffalo Bill Cody”

Spend two nights in Moab, Utah

Experience a float trip along the Colorado River

Visit the Moqui Cave Museum

Enjoy a Dutch oven BBQ dinner

Spend three nights in Kanab, in the heart of Utah’s canyon country

Visit Dead Horse Point State Park with its incredible views

Panoramic city tour of Oklahoma City

Visit the Gateway Arch National Park

and the Badlands

DAY 1 Depart for The Badlands: Depart on your northwesterly journey to view South Dakota’s most spectacular highlights today. Tonight, your Tour Manager hosts a get-acquainted dinner. (Dinner)

DAY 2 Arrive in South Dakota: Continue west and arrive in “The Mt. Rushmore State,” South Dakota and check into your hotel in Rapid City. Tonight, visit the Journey Museum where you’ll learn about American Indian culture and heritage through traditional dance, music and story-telling. Later, a specially catered dinner is included at the museum (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 3 Mt. Rushmore and Deadwood: In the morning board the 1880 Train of the Black Hills Central Railroad for spectacular mountain scenery along the tracks laid in the 1880s to service the area mines. Then, visit the famed Shrine of Democracy, Mt. Rushmore before traveling north to Deadwood. Here, visit Mount Moriah Cemetery, known as “Boot Hill,” home to the graves of Old West legends like Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok. There will be time on your own to explore the local attractions, shop or try your luck at one of the casinos. Dinner tonight is included at the Silverado in Deadwood. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 4 Mammoth Site and Custer State Park: At the Mammoth Site of Hot Springs see the excavation site which features fossils of 58 woolly mammoths, the world’s largest site of its kind. After lunch at the State Game Lodge, you take to the park’s fields on an open-air jeep ride to look for buffalo and other wildlife in Custer State Park. Keep your cameras ready when you visit Crazy Horse Memorial, the enormous mountain-carving-in-progress dedicated to Native Americans. Ride the bus to the base of the mountain before returning home. (Breakfast and lunch)

DAY 5 Badlands National Park and Ft. Hays Chuckwagon Supper Show: Begin the day with a visit and guided tour of the Black Hills Gold Factory. Then, stop at Wall Drug Store, a unique shopping emporium featuring western clothing, Indian pottery and favorite watering hole since the 1930s. Then, a local guide conducts a tour through Badlands National Park, a uniquely beautiful geologic area formed over millions of years by wind, rain and erosion. Tonight, you are treated to a chuckwagon supper and cowboy musical show at the Ft. Hays Chuckwagon Supper Show. (Breakfast and dinner) For availability details and our latest offers visit mayflowercruisesandtours.com

DAY 6 The Corn Palace: Depart Rapid City this morning to begin the journey home. You’ll make a stop at The Corn Palace, an immense structure of Moorish architecture. In Sioux City, Iowa a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Manager awaits (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 7 Travel Home: Your adventure comes to a close as you arrive home filled with fabulous memories of your trip to Mt. Rushmore, Deadwood and The Badlands. (Breakfast)

Spend four nights in Rapid City, South Dakota

Learn about Indian culture at the Journey Museum

Ride the Black Hills Central Railroad 1880 Train to Keystone

See Mt. Rushmore, the world’s largest sculpture

Deadwood touring including free time for gaming and stop at Boot Hill Cemetery

Visit Mammoth Site at Hot Springs, site of fossils from 58 woolly mammoths

Take an exciting open-air Jeep tour inside Custer State Park to see the park’s herds of buffalo

Included lunch at the State Game Lodge

See the enormous Crazy Horse Memorial and take the bus ride to the base

Guided tour of Badlands National Park and visit Wall Drug Store

Dinner and entertainment at Ft. Hays Chuckwagon Dinner Show

Visit The Corn Palace, a structure of Mooris architecture

Music of the Mountains

featuring Four Live Shows, Biltmore Estate and the Smokies

DAYS 1 & 2 Depart for Tennessee: Sit back, relax and enjoy the scenery en route to Kentucky where a welcome dinner and overnight await. In Tennessee, arrive in Pigeon Forge, your All-American Getaway and our destination for the next four nights. (Dinner and breakfast)

DAY 3 Titanic Museum and Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud: Begin the day at the world’s largest museum attraction, the Titanic Museum. This unforgettable hands-on experience features over 400 artifacts from the doomed vessel. Then, stop at the Pigeon Forge Island for shopping and dining. This afternoon, board the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tram for a thrilling ride to the one of the best observation points in the Smokies. Tonight, enjoy great food and fun Tennessee entertainment at the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show featuring down-home cooking and toe-tappin’ music. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 4 Great Smoky Mountains National Park and Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show : Spend the morning immersed in the breathtaking beauty of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with a local guide. Following your tour, travel the short

distance to Gatlinburg to experience the history, beauty and nostalgia of the small town nestled in the Smoky Mountains. There are many galleries, unique craft shops and restaurants throughout the town. Tonight, experience an unforgettable evening of swashbuckling excitement at the Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show. Enjoy a delicious meal while Captain Blackbeard leads an epic battle on land, on water and high above full-sized pirate ships. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 5 Biltmore Estate and the Country Tonite Theatre : Traveling to North Carolina today, arrive at the Biltmore Estate, America’s largest home set on 8,000 acres of Blue Ridge Mountain beauty. George Vanderbilt’s 250-room home features magnificent art, antiques and architecture. Back in Pigeon Forge tonight, be treated to the area’s largest musical variety shows, the Country Tonite Theatre. (Breakfast)

DAY 6 A. J. Bush’s Museum and General Store: On the way to Nashville, stop at a local institution, the A. J. Bush Company. Learn the history of this amazing company best known for their baked beans and maybe grab a souvenir in their gift shop. Later, arrive at your hotel in Nashville. (Breakfast)

DAY 7 Nashville and the Grand Ole Opry: A local guide joins us today for a narrated tour of Tennessee’s “Music City,” Nashville. We’ll see famed Music Row, with its recording studios, Broadway, with its Honky Tonks and even a full scale replica of the Parthenon. We’ll even tour the historic Ryman Auditorium where so many great artists have performed. Tonight, we enjoy dinner at the Opry Backstage Grill before taking our reserved seats to the granddaddy of all country music shows, the Grand Ole Opry. Truly a night to remember. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 8 Return Home: Journey home with lasting images of the joyful experiences on this fun-filled getaway. (Breakfast)

8 Days • 11

Meals

ü 11 Meals (7 breakfasts and 4 dinners) ü Free home or local pickup and return ü Spend four nights in Pigeon Forge at the heart of the Smokies ü Visit the Titanic Museum, the world’s largest museum attraction ü Ride the Ober Gatlinburg Aerial Tramway for spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains

Dinner and live entertainment at the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Feud

Guided tour of Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Dinner and live entertainment at the exciting Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show

Visit the fabulous Biltmore Estate

Reserved seats to the Country Tonite Theatre

Spend two nights in Nashville and take a guided tour of “Music City” including the historic Ryman Auditorium

Reserved seats the famed Grand Ole Opry

and Sails Autumn Foilage

DAYS 1 & 2 Depart for New England: Your motorcoach trip to New England’s fall splendor begins as you make your way across the states of Ohio and New York. (Dinner and breakfast)

DAY 3 Lake Champlain Cruise: Leaving New York state, cross into Vermont to Burlington and board your vessel for a narrated cruise on Lake Champlain. The lake’s rich history, including the Revolutionary War, the adventures of Ethan Allen, and Indian lore come to life through the narration of the boat’s captain. The geographic formations and natural beauty unique to the area are sure to fascinate. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 4 Shelburne Museum: Located in Vermont’s scenic Lake Champlain valley, the Shelburne Museum is one of the nation’s finest, most diverse and unconventional museums of art and Americana. Over 150,000 works are exhibited in a remarkable setting of 39 exhibition buildings, 25 of which are historic and were relocated to the museum grounds. Later, set off across Vermont to Lincoln, New Hampshire, your home for the next two nights. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 5 Conway Scenic Railroad: Board the Conway Scenic Railroad today for a journey through the White Mountains. The restored historic railcars are powered by diesel and electric locomotives and offer the comfort of riding in either open or enclosed passenger cars. Enjoy the scenery of the Mt. Washington countryside as you travel through the fields and woodlands while crossing the East Branch, Saco and Ellis Rivers. Relive part of railroad history, when the first train traveled through this region over 130 years ago. This afternoon enjoy free time in this quaint town. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 6 Casco Bay Cruise: Leaving the White Mountains of New Hampshire, arrive in Portland, Maine. Here, Maine’s rocky shorelines and wooded islands come into view as you board your boat for a scenic cruise of Casco Bay. Sail past lovely Victorian cottages nestled along the shores of Little and Great Diamond Islands. Watch for lobstermen and the local fishing fleets as well as the abundant sea birds, seals and other wildlife in the area Leaving Maine, you follow the coast to Cape Cod. (Breakfast)

featuring Scenic Cruises, Rail Excursions and Nantucket

DAY 7 Nantucket: Climb aboard the high-speed ferry for the journey to the tiny, isolated island of Nantucket. This popular summer destination features dune-backed beaches, cedarshingled buildings and the quaint cobblestoned streets of the town of Nantucket. Enjoy the many boutiques, restaurants and steepled churches and visit the town’s Whaling Museum which recounts the island’s role as a 19th-century whaling hub. (Breakfast)

DAY 8 Hyannis and Cape Cod: Enjoy time on your own this morning to stroll down Main Street Hyannis and visit the many shops which line the street. You may wish to stop at the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum. This afternoon travel up the cape through towns such as Harwich with its miles of windswept sandy beaches, and Orleans with the natural beauty of its forests, to Provincetown and the very tip. This once bustling whaling town is an important part of Pilgrim and American history. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 9 Essex Steam Train and Becky Thatcher Riverboat Cruise: The Valley Railroad Company operates the coal-fired locomotives of the Essex Steam Train. Be swept away by the hiss of steam and the blast of the whistle as you pass through some of the most beautiful country in the state. You will find forests, streams, nostalgic towns and some gorgeous views of the Connecticut River. At Deep River Landing, you will board the riverboat Becky Thatcher for a relaxing and informative ride up the beautiful Connecticut River. (Breakfast and lunch)

DAYS 10 & 11 Travel Home: Say goodbye to New England and travel through Pennsylvania. Enjoy a farewell dinner with your traveling companions and share fond memories of your exciting New England Rails and Sails journey. (2 Breakfasts and dinner)

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Day 1 Holiday Inn, Mentor, OH

Day 2 Hampton Inn, Rome, NY

Day 3 Holiday Inn Express, South Burlington, VT

Days 4 and 5 Indian Head Resort, Lincoln, NH

Days 6 through 8 Hampton Inn, West Yarmouth, MA

Day 9 Hilton Garden Inn, Milford, CT

Day 10 Comfort Suites, Youngstown, OH

11 Days • 17 Meals

ü 11 Day Motorcoach and Scenic Train Holiday

ü 17 Meals (10 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 6 dinners)

ü Free home or local pickup and return

ü Visit five New England states; Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Massachusetts and Connecticut

ü Narrated cruise on scenic Lake Champlain

ü Tour the extensive of Americana at the Shelburne Museum

ü Ride the North Conway Scenic Railroad for a scenic journey through the White Mountains

ü See Maine’s rocky shoreline and wooded inlets on a Casco Bay cruise to Diamond Island

ü Spend three nights on Cape Cod, New England’s summer playground

ü High-speed ferry to the Island of Nantucket with its cobblestoned streets, steepled churches and rich whaling history

ü Travel scenic Cape Cod from Hyannis to Provincetown where the Pilgrims first landed

ü Ride the coal-fired locomotives of the Essex Steam Train through Connecticut’s forests, streams and nostalgic towns

ü At Deep River Landing, board the riverboat Becky Thatcher for a relaxing cruise up the Connecticut River

Scenic Rails of West Virginia

featuring Three Scenic Trains and Two Nights at the Corduroy Lodge

DAYS 1 & 2 Arrive in West Virginia: After an overnight and welcome dinner in Kentucky, come to the luxurious Greenbrier Resort in White Sulphur Springs. Here, embark on a tour of the now declassified “Bunker” hidden beneath the resort. Built between 1958 and 1961 this 112,544-square-foot bunker was intended to secure US lawmakers from nuclear attack during the cold war era. In Lewisburg, dinner is at Food & Friends, a small-town restaurant serving up big town American cuisine in a fun and friendly atmosphere. (2 Dinners and breakfast)

DAY 3 Cass Scenic Railroad and Corduroy Inn and Lodge: Travel through the rugged West Virginia mountains to the picturesque town of Cass which has remained unchanged since its founding in 1901. Here, board the Cass Scenic Railroad for a ride to Bald Knob, the third highest point in the state. Feel the rumble and hear the hiss of the restored steam locomotive as you travel up the mountain, through two switchbacks to view the open fields and Whitaker Station. Enjoy your sack lunch as you climb the mountain. Then it’s off to the upscale boutique Corduroy Inn and Lodge in Snowshoe, West Virginia. This popular ski destination offers spectacular sunrise and sunset views from high atop the mountain. Tonight’s “Almost Heaven Sunset Dinner”

features farm-to-table cuisine served in the terraced hall offering undisturbed sunset views. (Breakfast, box lunch and dinner)

DAY 4 The Durbin Rocket and Green Bank Radio Observatory: Today you travel to Durbin Depot to board the coal-fired Durbin Rocket for an exciting mountain rail expedition. Built in 1910 this steam locomotive pulls authentic 1920s-era coach cars and vintage wooden cabooses along the free-flowing Greenbrier River. Enjoy your included lunch while onboard the train. Then cross to the next valley filled with satellite dishes. This is the Green Bank Observatory where you will tour the facility. Dinner is on your own at the lodge tonight to experience their dining venues. (Breakfast and lunch)

DAY 5 New Tygart Flyer and Gandy Dancer Dinner Theater: This morning climb aboard the New Tygart Flyer for a wilderness excursion. With its vintage, diesel-powered locomotive and comfortable climate-controlled passenger coaches the Flyer climbs along the cascading Shavers Fork of the Cheat River to the High Falls, accessible only by train. There is also a unique “S” curve tunnel, a high bridge and miles of unspoiled mountain views. A box lunch is included on the train. Tonight, enjoy a

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Meals

breakfasts, 4 lunches and 4 dinners)

delicious dinner followed by the live entertainment of the Mountain Memories Show Band, serving up music from the 50s, Motown, Gospel, Patriotic along with family-friendly comedy and amazing dancers. (Breakfast, box lunch and dinner)

DAYS 6 & 7 Blennerhassett Hotel and Home: Work your way to the river town of Parkersburg for lunch at the historic Blennerhassett Hotel. Designed and built by Colonel William Nelson Chandler, the hotel opened its doors in 1889. It’s beautiful European-style décor and extensive history has earned placed it on the registry as historic landmark. Enjoy lunch before traveling onto Ohio for the night and then home. (2 Breakfasts and lunch)

HOTEL

ACCOMMODATIONS Day

Fairfield Inn, Ashland, KY Day

Fairfield Inn, Lewisburg, WV Days 3 and 4 Corduroy Inn and Lodge, Snowshoe, WV Day

Holiday Inn Express, Elkins, WV Day

Drury Inn and Suites, Columbus, OH

Free home or local pickup and return ü Take the interesting Bunker Tour hidden beneath the Greenbrier Hotel ü Spend two nights in Snowshoe, West Virginia at the beautiful Corduroy Inn and Lodge ü Ride the Cass Scenic Railroad over the same line built in 1901 to haul lumber to Whitaker Station ü Enjoy a delicious “Almost Heaven Sunset Dinner” at the Lodge complete with musical entertainment ü Ride the coal-fired Durbin Rocket through the Monongahela National Forest in authentic 1920s-era coach cars ü Tour the Green Bank Observatory ü Ride the diesel-powered New Tygart Flyer as it climbs along Shavers Fork of the Cheat River to High Falls ü Tour the West Virginia Railroad Museum located in the historic Rail Yard ü Enjoy a delicious dinner followed by the live entertainment of the Mountain Memories Show Band, serving up music, family-friendly comedy and amazing dancers ü Included lunch at the historic Blennerhassett Hotel

Autumn in the Adirondacks

DAY 1 Travel to Ohio: Your journey begins with a welcome dinner hosted by your Tour Manager and an overnight stay in Ohio. (Dinner)

DAY 2 Arrive in the Adirondacks: Continue today into the beautiful Adirondack Mountains region of upstate New York and the town of Watertown for a two-night stay. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 3 1000 Island Cruise and Singer Castle: Enjoy a leisurely narrated cruise through the 1000 Islands region of the St. Lawrence River while your guide shares historic, environmental and seaway facts. A stop is made at Dark Island for a one hour walking tour of Singer Castle. Originally built as a hunting lodge by the president of the Singer Sewing Machine Company, Commodore Bourne, the castle became a religious retreat before being opened to public tours and is rumored to be haunted. This afternoon, visit the Antique Boat Museum where its collection evokes the nostalgia of days gone by along the St. Lawrence Seaway. (Breakfast and lunch)

featuring the 1000 Islands and Adirondack Scenic Railroad For

DAY 4 Adirondack Park and Lake Placid: Travel through Adirondack Park for beautiful scenery on your way to the High Peaks region. There are breathtaking views of New York State’s highest mountains in full autumn color. A local guide takes you through Lake Placid, home of the 1932 and 1980 Winter Olympics. This afternoon, visit to the Chapman Historical Museum, a living history museum of the lower Adirondacks in a noted area family’s historic home before arriving at your hotel, The Queensbury. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 5 Saratoga Springs and Lake George Lunch Cruise: The day begins on the water on a narrated lunch cruise on beautiful Lake George to enjoy the rich autumn colors and fabulous scenery. Then we are off to a touring of the historic town of Saratoga Springs. Here, a local guide joins you for a tour of this unique upstate town. See the Historic Saratoga Springs Race Track, once a stomping ground of New York’s rich and famous, along with the homes district and Spa Park. (Breakfast and lunch)

DAY 6 Ride the Adirondack Scenic Railroad: Enjoy some free time in Lake George before taking a leisurely drive day through the Adirondacks with a stop in Old Forge. This afternoon, climb aboard the Adirondack Scenic Railroad at Thendara Station for a scenic excursion to Utica. Relax and enjoy the ride which reveals the Adirondacks’ hidden beauties in its lush forests, scenic rivers and quaint streams. Continuing on to The Turning Stone Casino Resort, your home for the night. (Breakfast)

DAY 7 George Eastman House: In Rochester you pay a visit the George Eastman House, a registered National Historic Landmark. Heralded as the father of modern photography and motion picture film, George Eastman’s home celebrates the art of photography, and its collection rivals that of the Getty Museum. Tour the home and enjoy lunch on own in the café before continuing on to Ohio and a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 8 Return Home: Return home from our Adirondack adventure which we hope you’ve enjoyed. (Breakfast)

8 Days

•

13 Meals

............................................. ü 13 Meals (7 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 4 dinners) ü Free home or local pickup and return ü Sail along the St. Lawrence River on a 1000 Islands cruise and visit Singer Castle ü Visit the Antique Boat Museum, with its impressive collection and river history ü Tour the town of Lake Placid with a local guide, site of two Winter Olympics ü Tour Saratoga Springs with a local guide and see the famed Race Track ü Enjoy a narrated lunch cruise on beautiful Lake George ü Visit the Chapman Historical Museum ü Ride the Adirondack Scenic Railroad between Thendara Station and Utica in the heart of the Adirondacks ü Spend one night at Turning Stone Casino Resort ü Visit the George Eastman House, a National Historic Landmark

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Days 1 and 7 Hampton Inn, Ashtabula, OH

Days 2 and 3 Fairfield Inn, Watertown, NY Days 4 and 5 The Queensbury Hotel, Glens Falls, NY Day 6 Turning Stone Casino Resort, Verona, NY

Holland Tulip Festival

and Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel

DAY 1 Chicago Sightseeing and Travel to Michigan: Begin with a panoramic tour of downtown Chicago with a local guide. Later, depart for Michigan and arrive in Holland at the height of their annual Tulip Festival. Visit Veldheer-DeKlomp Tulip Gardens, Holland’s only tulip farm ablaze with acres of tulips in brilliant color in a Dutch setting of windmills, drawbridges and canals. You may also wish to shop for Delftware, the famous Dutch pottery or be fitted for a pair of wooden shoes. (Dinner)

DAY 2 Holland Tulip Festival: This morning, return to Holland and visit famous Windmill Island to see “De Zwaan,” a 240-year old working windmill. Also visit a miniature Netherlands Village, a candle-making shop and an antique carousel with hand carved wooden horses and beautiful paintings. You will have time available to explore Holland on your own. This afternoon you have reserved seating at the Quality Car Wash Volksparade (people’s parade), where locals scrub the streets clean for the marching bands and community floats that follow once the streets pass inspection. (Breakfast)

DAY 3 Arrive on Mackinac Island: Today, ferry to Mackinac Island, a picturesque spot in Lake Huron that still preserves

the charm of a bygone era. No automobiles are permitted and nothing intrudes on the serenity and natural beauty of the Island. Upon arrival, tour via horse-drawn carriage. Take a step back in time as you enjoy the atmosphere of this unique treasure. At the end of the tour, the carriage brings you to the crown jewel of Mackinac Island, the Grand Hotel. The world’s largest summer hotel, it was built in 1897 and is your home for the next two nights. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 4 Explore Mackinac Island and Private Lecture: You will have the entire day at leisure on Mackinac Island. Browse the many shops, visit historic Fort Mackinac or rent bikes and pedal along the coast of Lake Huron. “The Grand” is a venerable island institution and the perfect place to enjoy a stroll in the beautifully landscaped gardens or afternoon tea. Don’t forget to sample some world-famous Mackinac Island fudge! During the day enjoy a private lecture with a local historian to learn the history of the island. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 5 Traveling in The Great Lakes State: Leave Mackinac Island today and travel through the Great Lakes State. Michigan has the unique distinction of being surrounded

annual Tulip Festival in Holland

7 Days

10 Meals

ü 10 Meals (6 breakfasts and 4 dinners)

ü Free home or local pickup and return

ü Guided sightseeing tour of Chicago, the “Windy City”

ü Attend the annual Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan, steeped in the area’s rich Dutch heritage

ü Visit Veldheer-DeKlomp Tulip Gardens, ablaze with acres of brilliant color in a Dutch setting

ü Attend the Quality Car Wash Volksparade (People’s Parade) featuring a street scrubbing followed by high school marching bands and floats

ü Spend two nights at the Grand Hotel, the crown jewel of Mackinac Island

by four of the five Great Lakes. Your destination is Dearborn, the heartland of the Ford Motor Company. (Breakfast)

DAY 6 Ford Rouge River Factory

Tour

and The Henry Ford This morning, you go behind the scenes at the world’s largest automotive complex as you watch the Ford F150 pickup truck being built on a Ford Motor Company factory tour. This afternoon visit The Henry Ford Museum, often called “Henry’s Attic”. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 7 Journey Home: This morning, make your way home with fond memories of your Michigan adventure. (Breakfast)

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Days 1 and 2 DoubleTree Hotel, Grand Rapids, MI Days 3 and 4 Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI Days 5 and 6 DoubleTree Hotel, Dearborn, MI

ü Explore the charm of a bygone era on Mackinac Island and learn of its history during a private lecture with a local historian

ü Tour Mackinac Island via a horse-drawn carriage ü Take the River Rouge Ford Factory Tour to see the F150 pickup truck being built

ü Visit the incredible Henry Ford Museum often called “Henry’s attic”

ü Services of a Professional Tour Manager

Grand Hotel, the crown jewel of Mackinac Island

the Grand Hotel

DAY 1 Chicago to Michigan: Begin with a panoramic tour of downtown Chicago with a local guide. Leave the big city behind for charming Traverse City, Michigan, known for its sparkling beaches, unique shops and cherry orchards. (Dinner)

DAY 2 Traverse City: Begin at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore whose golden dunes stretch along the blue waters of Lake Michigan. Hear the history and lore of the area from a local guide. See the collection of rare antique musical instruments and music-making machines at the Music House Museum. Nickelodeons, music boxes, pipe organs and a Belgian dance organ come alive. (Breakfast)

DAY 3 Agawa Canyon Autumn Foliage Train: Cross into Canada for a train ride through scenic Agawa Canyon. This all-day adventure takes you past massive rock formations, through thick forests of maple and birch and over pristine streams. Explore the Agawa River and its waterfalls on the valley floor before returning to Sault Ste. Marie. (Breakfast and box lunch)

DAY 4 Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel: A trip to Mackinac Island is a like a trip back in time as this peaceful resort island offers a glimpse into life during a simpler and more genteel era. A horse-drawn carriage greets you for a tour en route to the crown jewel of Mackinac Island, the Grand Hotel, built in 1897, and your home for the next two nights. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 5 Explore Mackinac Island: You’ll have the entire day at leisure to browse the shops or rent bikes to peddle along Lake Huron. “The Grand” is the perfect place to enjoy a stroll in the beautifully landscaped gardens or enjoy afternoon tea. Don’t forget to sample the world-famous Mackinac Island fudge! During the day enjoy a private lecture with a local historian to learn the history of the island. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 6 Traveling in The Great Lakes State: Leave Mackinac Island and travel through the Great Lakes State to Dearborn, the home of the Ford Motor Company. (Breakfast)

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featuring the Agawa Canyon Autumn Foliage Train

DAY 7 Ford Rouge River Factory Tour and The Henry Ford: Go behind the scenes to see the Ford F150 pickup truck being built. Later, visit the incredible Henry Ford Museum followed by a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 8 Journey Home: Make your way home with fond memories of your Michigan autumn adventure. (Breakfast)

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Day 1 Country Inn, Traverse City, MI

Days 2 and 3 Holiday Inn Express, Sault Ste. Marie, MI

Days 4 and 5 Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI Days 6 and 7 DoubleTree Hotel, Dearborn, MI

8 Days • 12 Meals

ü 12 Meals (7 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 4 dinners) ü Free home or local pickup and return ü Guided sightseeing tour of Chicago, the “Windy City” ü Explore Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore ü Visit the Music House Museum with its one-of-a-kind collection of rare antique musical instruments ü Embark on a narrated rail excursion through scenic Agawa Canyon during autumn foliage time ü Spend two nights at the Grand Hotel

Explore the charm of a bygone era on Mackinac Island and learn of its history during a private lecture with a local historian

Tour Mackinac Island via a horse-drawn carriage

Take the River Rouge Ford Factory Tour to see the F150 pickup truck being built

Visit the incredible Henry Ford Museum

Agawa Canyon Autumn Foliage Train

Meet your Tour Manager who is ready to answer any questions you may have about your tour, except one – your Mystery Tour destination! No government secret has ever been as closely guarded as this one. There is no prying this surprise out of anyone, not even the motorcoach driver! While we head west (or is it east, north or south?) be prepared for five days of good old-fashioned fun.

Previous Mystery Tours have dined on cruise boats, kicked up their heels at a barn dance, taken hayrides, visited antebellum homes, enjoyed a variety of theatre and musical performances, toured gangster and gambler haunts, as well as learned about America at various historic sites. So pack a feeling of intrigue and surprise along with your luggage on your next Mystery Tour.

Chicago Cubs vs Detroit Tigers

What could be more fun than cheering on your favorite team to victory? Why not join other Cubbies fans in the Motor City for three games to see the Chicago Cubs play the Detroit Tigers. You will enjoy every pitch from your reserved seats in Detroit’s Comerica Park. You will enjoy dinner at the unique Hockeytown Café, located at the heart of all the action and rich in Detroit sports memorabilia.

No trip to the “Motor City” is complete without time to explore The Henry Ford Museum, often called his “attic” and Greenfield Village, known as “America’s Main Street.” Both offer unique collections from JFK’s presidential car to the Wright Brother’s bicycle shop.

At the Ford Rouge River Factory, tour this state-ofthe-art factory where the F150 pickup trucks are built. On the way home, you will make a stop at the Kalamazoo Air Zoo featuring its unique collection of aircraft

4 Days • 5 Meals

ü 5 Meals (2 dinners and 3 breakfasts)

ü Free home or local pick up and return ü See three baseball games featuring the Chicago Cubs and the Detroit Tigers

ü Reserved seats for the games at Detroit’s Comerica Ball Park

ü Enjoy dinner at Hockeytown Café, rich in Detroit sports memorabilia

ü Take the remarkable Ford Rouge Factory Tour where the F150 pickup truck is built ü Rummage through “Henry’s Attic” at The Henry Ford Museum ü Visit “America’s Main Street” at Greenfield Village ü Take a guided tour of Ford Field, home of the Detroit Lions ü Visit the Kalamazoo Air Zoo, with its unique collection of aircraft

Toronto and Niagara-on-the-Lake Wine Trail

featuring Two Nights in Niagara Falls

Welcome to Canada. A local guide conducts a narrated tour of Toronto to see the old and new City Hall buildings and Forest Hill. Also visit Casa Loma Castle, the home of Sir Henry Pellat featuring unique architecture and stained glass. High atop the famous CN Tower take in the dramatic panoramic views and enjoy an included dinner.

In the winery-rich Niagara Peninsula, stop at Inniskillin Winery for a tour and tasting, followed by a visit to Jackson-Triggs where you are treated to a casual family-style lunch served with a carefully paired glass of wine followed by an estate tour. In Niagara Falls, take a thrilling boat ride to the foot of the Falls followed by a breathtaking view from the world-class Niagara SkyWheel. At 175 feet tall and featuring fully enclosed gondolas, this is an exciting way to see the Falls. Your farewell dinner is at the Greg Frewin Theatre for an incredible evening of magic.

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Day 1 Four Points Hotel, London, ON Day 2 Chelsea Hotel, Toronto, ON Days 3 and 4 DoubleTree Fallsview Resort and Spa, Niagara Falls, ON

5 Days • 8 Meals ............................................. ü 8 Meals (4 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 3 dinners) ü Free home or local pickup and return ü Narrated tour of Toronto with a local guide including City Hall, Forest Hill and Chinatown ü Visit Casa Loma Castle, the renowned Toronto landmark featuring unique architecture ü Soar to new heights at the top of the famous CN Tower for a dramatic panoramic view of Toronto ü Tour and wine tasting at the Niagara Peninsula’s original winery, Inniskillin ü Included family-style lunch and wine pairing at Jackson-Triggs Estate followed by winery tour ü Spend two nights in beautiful Niagara Falls, Ontario ü Feel up-close the power and majesty of Niagara Falls on a thrilling boat ride to the foot of the Falls

ü Ride the exciting Niagara SkyWheel for breathtaking views of the Horseshoe and American Falls ü Farewell dinner with an evening of magic at the Greg Frewin Theatre

Christmas in Chocolatetown

featuring Chocolate World and Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre

Join us in the “sweetest place on earth,” Hershey, Pennsylvania, and take a narrated trolley tour through Hershey Chocolate World. To get you in the holiday mood, you will enjoy a enjoy a delicious dinner and a rousing production of Charles Dicken’s A Christmas Carol show at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre. There is a visit to the National Christmas Center, one of the world’s most extensive and amazing indoor Christmas displays. A local guide conducts a Farmland tour where you learn the traditions that the Amish follow. Later, be treated to a traditional Amish Feast at Bird-in-Hand’s famed Plain & Fancy Restaurant known for their farm to table fresh foods. You will also visit the National Civil War Museum which portrays the story of the Civil War with balanced presentations.

a narrated trolley tour in Hershey’s Chocolate World

dinner and live entertainment at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre featuring Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol

the National Christmas Center, one of the world’s most extensive Christmas displays

Holly Jolly Christmas

featuring Three Holiday Shows

DAY 1 Depart for Ohio and An American Christmas – Big Band Style: Depart the Chicagoland area today for the Buckeye State of Ohio. Arrive in Cambridge and check in to your hotel. Then head to the Pritchard Laughlin Center and Theatre for a delicious, welcome dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. Then, take your reserved seats in the adjoining theatre for an evening of magical wonderment and fun with Tom Daugherty’s 15-piece Big Band performing An American Christmas (Dinner)

DAY 2 Diamond Variety Show and the Ohio Star Theatre: The day begins at the fabulous Hartville Flea Market, founded in 1939 and featuring over 100 unique shops. At the “World’s Largest Hardware Store” both men and women alike will enjoy the over 7 acres of shopping found under one roof. Make a stop for an included lunch at The Shop at Hartville Kitchen featuring clothing, jewelry, gifts and of course the Candy Shop. Then, sit down to enjoy the dazzling Diamond Variety Show, an engaging one-man performance featuring the music of Neil Diamond and the stories that inspired the songs. Check into the comfortable Berlin Encore Hotel before dinner at the Dutch Valley Restaurant for a hearty Amish dinner served family-style. At the Ohio Star

Theatre enjoy a live production of The Christmas Tree Ship, an epic, heartwarming and inspirational tale of the joy of Christmas. (Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

DAY 3 Warther Museum and Amish Country Theater: The first stop today is at the beautiful 19th century J.E. Reeves Mansion. Tour the beautiful Victorian Mansion for their Holidays at the Mansion celebration with every room bedecked in holiday splendor. Then stop at The Warther Museum for a look at their fabulous display of hand-carved trees, wreaths and other holiday decorations. Visit the home decorated in 1920’s holiday style. After light on own, visit Heini’s Cheese Chalet shop for farm-fresh foods. At Kaufman Bakery, sample Amish baked goods and then shop for holiday decorations at ‘Tis the Season Christmas Shop. Tonight, enjoy the Direct from Branson show at the Amish Country Theater. (Breakfast and dinner)

DAY 4 Castle Noel and Miss Molly’s Tea Room: Begin the day at Castle Noel, “America’s Largest Christmas Entertainment Attraction.” A narrated tour of this wonderful building shows you ”Hollywood Movieland” which features the world’s largest

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Shop for holiday decorations at ‘Tis the Season Christmas Shop

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

4

Days

•

ü 8 Meals (3 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 3 dinners)

ü Free home or local pickup and return

ü Live production of An American Christmas –Big Band Style

ü Visit the Hartville Flea Market and the “World’s Largest Hardware Store”

ü Shop and included lunch at The Shop at Hartville Kitchen featuring the Candy Shop

ü Enjoy a delicious dinner and live show at the Dazzling Diamond Variety Show

ü Hearty Amish dinner at the Dutch Valley Restaurant served family-style

ü Enjoy a live production of The Christmas Tree Ship

ü Tour the Victorian Reeves Mansion richly decorated for Holidays at the Mansion

ü Visit the Warther Museum for a look at their display of hand-carved trees, wreaths and holiday decorations

ü Enjoy a light lunch at the Carriage House and shop in Heini’s Cheese Chalet and Kauffman’s Country Amish Bakery

ü Enjoy the Direct from Branson show at the Amish Country Theater

ü Visit Castle Noel, “America’s Largest Christmas Entertainment Attraction” and see the world’s largest collection of Hollywood movie props and costumes from films such as Elf, The Grinch, and Jingle All the Way

ü Walk through New York Christmas Windowland which features window displays from Saks Fifth Avenue, Bloomingdales, Lord & Taylor and Macy’s

ü Enjoy lunch at Miss Molly’s Tea Room, a lavishly decorated Victorian Tea Room

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How to Make a Reservation

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Travel Agents Contact

Mayflower Cruises & Tours

650 Warrenville Rd Suite 500 Lisle, IL 60532 (630) 435-8500 ext. 1 in Illinois (800) 323-7604 ext. 1 (630) 960-3575 fax www.mayflowercruisesandtours.com info@mayflowercruisesandtours.com

Reservation Hours

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m – 6:00 p.m Central Time

Payments

All deposits and final payments can be made by check or credit card. We accept the following credit cards: Visa, Mastercard and Discover.

Prices Subject to Change

We reserve the right to vary itineraries and prices and substitute facilities, hotels or events of equal or better quality if necessary.

Guaranteed Share Program for Single Travelers

If you are traveling alone, are a non-smoker, and would like a roommate for cost savings, let us know at the time of booking your reservation. You will be paired with another traveler of the same gender at the twin rate. If no roommate is available, you will get a single room yet only pay the twin price. Guaranteed share reservations are available until the final payment period of a tour.

Roommate Cancellation

If you are booked as a “twin” and your roommate cancels their reservation, and you cannot find another roommate, you may either travel as a guaranteed share (see above) or travel as a single and pay the single supplement.

Health and Walking on Tour

Some sites visited have limited motorcoach access and may involve considerable walking, stairs or inclines. Travelers should be in reasonably good health. Some programs include destinations in higher elevations that may have varying effects on individual travelers. Tour Managers and Coach Drivers cannot lift or assist travelers into transportation vehicles. Mayflower Cruises & Tours requires that persons requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the assistance.

Revision Fees

A fee of $25 per person per transaction will be charged for any changes, revisions or alterations made to your reservation after confirmation.

Luggage Handling

The tour cost includes porterage for one average size suitcase. A charge of $5.00 per hotel will be collected by the Tour Manager for each additional piece of luggage that you bring.

Travel Documents

Your travel documents will be in your possession approximately 14 days prior to departure. Documents include a tour itinerary, departure and arrival information and times, hotel and ship information, clothing suggestions, baggage tags, plus any helpful hints.

Mayflower Loyalty Program, First Time Traveler and Referral Rewards

Earn $50.00 travel credit for every Guided Holiday by Motorcoach taken with Mayflower Cruises & Tours. No restrictions to the amount of credits an individual can acquire. Loyalty Credits can be apply to any reservation made within one year of the return of the tour they were earned on. Multiple credits can be used on a single tour. Credits are nontransferable but can be combined with Referral Rewards and Mayflower promotional savings.*

First Time Travelers earn $25.00 to be applied to their first reservation with Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Available at the request of individual tour members, the savings can be combined with other offers at the time of your reservation.

With Mayflower’s Referral Rewards program you can earn hundreds of travel dollars when you refer a friend to us. Here is how it works – refer a friend that is NEW to Mayflower Cruises & Tours and you will earn up to a $100 Travel savings when your friend makes a reservation and pays the deposit on a tour that is 5 days or longer. The Travel savings is per friend. If you bring in a couple that is new to Mayflower – you will earn $100 x 2 = $200 in savings. You can apply these savings on upcoming tours* you have with Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Your Friend also gets a First Time Traveler savings of $100. *Some restrictions apply, call for details.

Smoke Free Environment

Although smoking is not allowed on the motorcoach, frequent rest/smoking stops are made.

Travelers with Special Needs

You must advise Mayflower at the time your booking is made of any disability requiring special attention. Mayflower will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of our travelers. Be aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act is applicable only within the United States and that accommodations for disabled travelers outside the United States may be more limited. If a traveler requires assistance, we require that he/she be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the assistance. Neither Mayflower personnel, nor its suppliers, may lift or physically assist travelers. If a traveler thinks he/she might need assistance during a trip, he/she should call Mayflower to determine what assistance might reasonably be provided. If special arrangements are provided, and these arrangements add to the Tour Operator’s cost, the Tour Member will be responsible to pay the additional costs. Mayflower cannot provide special individual assistance to travelers with special needs for walking, dining or other routine activities.

Membership

Mayflower reserves the right to withhold tour membership, or to require any traveler to leave a tour at any time, when such action is determined by Mayflower to be in the best interests of the traveler or the tour group. Children must be at least six years of age and accompanied at all times by a guardian.

Responsibility

These tour programs are operated by Mayflower Cruises & Tours, Inc. 650 Warrenville Rd, Suite 500, Lisle, IL 60532.

In common with other companies, Mayflower acts only as an agent for Tour Members in arranging room accommodations, transportation, sightseeing, admissions and restaurants. Mayflower reserves the right in its sole discretion to make changes in the itinerary and is not responsible for expenses, loss of time, money or other occurrence resulting from a change of tour scheduling made for Tour Members. Mayflower reserves the right to accept, decline or retain any person as a member of the tour, and is not responsible for any losses or damages of personal property, or for injuries, expenses or damages incurred by any Tour Member.

Force Majeure

Except where otherwise expressly stated in these terms and conditions we cannot accept liability or pay any compensation where the performance or prompt performance of our obligations under our contract with you is prevented or affected by or you otherwise suffer any damage, loss or expense of any nature as a result of Force Majeure . “Force Majeure” means any event which we or the supplier of the services in question could not, even with all due care, foresee or avoid.

United States Tour Operators Association

$1 Million Travelers Assistance Program

Mayflower Cruises & Tours, Inc. shares the coverage available under the United States Tour Operators Association (“USTOA”) $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program with affiliates of Mayflower Cruises & Tours who, as an Active Member of the USTOA is required to post $1 Million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Mayflower Cruises & Tours travelers in the unlikely event of Mayflower Cruises & Tours bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 Million posted by Mayflower Cruises & Tours may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Mayflower Cruises & Tours. Complete details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program and a list of affiliates may be obtained by writing to USTOA at 345 Seventh Avenue, Suite 1801, New York, NY 10001, or by email to information@ustoa. com or by visiting www.ustoa.com.

Tour Activity Level

Travelers should be in reasonably good health. Please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice.

1. This program has a leisurely pace with minimal activity such as climbing stairs, boarding the motorcoach and walking within the hotels and ships.

2. Average physical activity on this program requires the ability to climb stairs and walk reasonable distances, some times over uneven surfaces.

3 A blend of longer and shorter touring days with walking tours. Expect more of the touring to be over uneven surfaces and involve more stairs.

Terms and Conditions

4. Longer touring days with more walking tours mixed with some periods of standing. Expect more of the touring to be over uneven surfaces and involve stairs.

5. A more physical touring experience based on the destination. Involves longer walking tours, on uneven surfaces, may involve inclines, stair climbing, windy or wet conditions at sites and periods of standing. Expect some of the experiences to occur during the evening.

Payment Information

Listed below is a schedule of non-refundable deposit and final payment due dates. You will note that the first category includes an optional Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) which is to be paid within five business days after your reservation. Please see “Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) Motorcoach Tours” section on this page for further explanation of this benefit.

DEPOSIT SCHEDULE

Deposit Per Person

Final Payment

• With CFW (7 Days or less) $280 60 Days

• With CFW (8 Days or more) $320 60 Days

• Without CFW $200 60 Days

Cancellation Fee: See Refund and Cancellation Policy

Refund and Cancellation Policy

All payments for land arrangements (less the deposit amount which is non-refundable) will be refunded when cancellations are made prior to final payment of the tour. If you purchase the optional Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW), you will be refunded all payments including the deposit amount, less the premium amount for the CFW provided we are notified of the cancellation prior to the day of departure.

Should you choose not to purchase our Cancellation Fee Waiver, the following per person cancellation amounts will be charged:

• 61 days or more Deposit Amount

• 60 to 7 days prior $300 per person

• 6 to 1 day prior $400 per person

• Day of departure 100% of the tour cost

• Early departure from tour 100% of the tour cost

Exclusions

Mayflower Cruises & Tours reserves the right to alter its Refund and Cancellation Policy when a substantial amount of cancellation or postponement of travel is attributable to: conditions resulting from an act of God, natural or man-made disaster, fire, government action, civil disorder, war, hostilities between nations, or unavailability of transportation through no fault of Mayflower Cruises & Tours.

What is Not Included on the Tour

Excess luggage charges; items of a personal nature; meals not included on the itinerary; sightseeing attractions listed as “optional excursions;” and gratuities to the Tour Manager, motorcoach driver, van or limo driver and local guides.

Entry into Canada

A valid US passport is required for entry into Canada. No other documents will be accepted. Non US citizens must have a valid passport, visa or alien card which permits entry into these areas. In addition they will need a “multiple entry” visa for return to U.S.

Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) Motorcoach Tours

To protect you against cancellation fees should you have to cancel your tour or interrupt your tour en route, we have added an optional Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) in our deposit schedule. The CFW is non-refundable and non-transferable. The CFW cannot be transferred to another reservation, departure date or tour after booking has been made. Changing an existing booking to another date or tour will result in losing the CFW premium paid on the original booking. If you do not wish to purchase the CFW, simply deposit the “without CFW” amount. This non-refundable fee waives all cancellation fees and penalties, provided we are notified of the cancellation one day before your tour departs. While on tour, if a passenger must leave early due to a personal illness, illness or death of a member of the immediate family or a traveling companion, the purchase of the Cancellation Fee Waiver guarantees full refund for any unused services. For motorcoach tours, return transportation will be provided (the mode of transportation will be determined at the discretion of Mayflower Cruises & Tours.)The injury or sickness must be, in

the written opinion of a physician, so disabling as to cause a trip to be interrupted and must require the care and attendance by a physician at the place of occurrence.

This program has certain exclusions. Mayflower Cruises & Tours reserves the right to alter its Refund and Cancellation Policy when a substantial amount of cancellation or postponement of travel is attributable to: conditions resulting from an act of God, natural or man-made disaster, fire, government action, civil disorder, war, hostilities between nations, or unavailability of transportation through no fault of Mayflower Cruises & Tours.

Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) is not an insurance. It is a self-funded refund and waiver program for cancellations and early departures from tour programs, and contains various exclusions. If actual insurance coverage is desired for occurrences such as travel delay; lost, stolen or damaged luggage; medical and emergency medical transportation; supplier default; or related services, then it is strongly recommended that a traveler contact a travel insurance company. It is also recommended if a traveler desires a trip cancellation refund program not funded by Mayflower Cruises & Tours, that a travel insurance company be contacted. One firm offering some or all of these services is Trip Assure Travel Insurance Plan (1-800-423-3632).

Mayflower Cruises & Tours is a proud member of Tourism Cares, a non-profit foundation that preserves historical sites and supports education that helps the future of travel and tourism.