Prudent Tours 2022/2023 catalog

Prudent Tours 2022/2023 - Our 58th Year

Prudent Tours . . . A Great Way To Go! 1-800-658-1734 or 1-620-947-2353 www.prudenttours.com

hank@prudenttours.com

Prudent Tours...A Great Way To Go! 2022/ 2023 TOUR SCHEDULE July 2022

December 2022

11 Grandparents Tour/Denver ..................5

August 2022

4 Smoky Mountain Christmas ..............20 6 Christmas at the Opryland Hotel .......21 8 Omaha Holiday ..................................22

4 Best of Alaska ......................................6 14 Duluth & Northern Minnesota ..............7

February 2023

September 2022 12 Bible Museum ......................................8 17 Scenic Colorado Railroads..................9 21 Wisconsin Cranberry Festival............10

October 2022 3 New England Fall Foliage..................11 5 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta ..............12 8 Northwoods Fall Foliage....................13 14 Ozarks Autumn Extravaganza ..........14 17 Mississippi River Cruise.....................15 22 Fall in the Smokies ............................16 24 Ohio in the Fall ........................................17

November 2022 2 Arkansas Getaway.............................18 29 Branson Christmas ............................19

12 Yellowstone in Winter ........................23 Hank Wiebe

March 2023 25 Cajun Country/New Orleans..............24 27 Ark Encounter/Creation Museum ......25

April 2023 11 Branson in the Spring ........................26 17 Historic East.......................................27 17 Virginia & North Carolina Seashores.28

Lynn Wiebe

May 2023 5 Canyonlands..................................... 29

June 2023 3 Chicago ............................................. 30

Anna Lockwood

We pick up on all tours in: Wichita, McPherson, Salina, Junction City and Topeka.

See page 3 for more information.

PRUDENT TOURS 108 N. Main • Hillsboro, KS 67063

Phone 1-620-947-2353 Toll Free 1-800-658-1734

www.prudenttours.com

HOW TO MAKE A RESERVATION RESERVATION/DEPOSIT Reserve a place by calling us toll free 1-800-658-1734. A $50 per person deposit (unless otherwise stated in the tour description) is required and should be paid as soon as you are ready to reserve a place. Early sign-ups are encouraged to assure space on each tour, however we welcome reservations as long as space is available. Reservation forms are located just inside the back cover of this catalog (page 31). Payments may be mailed to: Prudent Tours • 108 N Main Street • Hillsboro, KS 67063 Upon receipt of your deposit a confirmation letter will be mailed to you. You will be billed for final payment four to six weeks prior to the departure of the tour. Tours involving airlines, cruises, trains, or other special accommodations may require a billing date earlier than six weeks. Two to three weeks before departure you will receive your final tour documents.

CREDIT CARDS In an effort to keep our prices as low as possible and to avoid charges that add cost to our products, we do not accept credit cards.

Published in U.S.A. by Prudent Tours, Inc., Hillsboro, KS 67063. This brochure is valid from June 1, 2022, through the next brochure and supersedes all former brochures.

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HELPFUL TOUR INFORMATION . . . pages 3 & 4 Regarding COVID 19. . . We will continue to adjust safety measures in response to COVID as needed on a tour by tour basis.

PRUDENT TOURS is a small family-owned tour service that has won its reputation on service and economy. It began operating in 1964. The Emprise Bank, Hillsboro, KS, is its reference.

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES Connections at convenient places; a professional Tour Director; deluxe motorcoach and driver; local guides; all lodging; baggage handling; all sightseeing and attractions listed in bold print. Unless otherwise stated, tour price listed is based on two people sharing a room.

WHAT IS NOT INCLUDED Incidental hotel charges such as telephone calls, room service, meals unless specified, pre & post night lodging, and gratuities for the tour director and driver.

SINGLES, TRIPLES, QUADS The price stated in the tour description is per person based on two people sharing the same hotel room. A single supplement of $75 per night applies if only one person is in a room, unless a specific single supplement is stated in the tour description. The supplement is for a single room but does not guarantee a double seat on the motorcoach. If you are willing to share a room you may let us know.

If someone else signs up for the same tour and wishes to share a room we will give each of you contact information and let you touch base with each other to determine if that will be a good arrangement for both of you. If you agree to share a room you would travel at the double rate listed in the catalog. Persons who prefer to stay three or four to a room may do so with a discount of $10 per person per night given for triples or quads (this assumes existing bedding) unless otherwise stated in the tour description.

ENJOYABLE MEALS Meals are not included in the tour price unless noted in bold print in the tour itinerary. Some of the hotels in which we stay offer a complimentary continental breakfast. While traveling we make every effort to stop at restaurants which offer good food at reasonable prices. On average, one can figure about $20-$30 per day for food depending on your eating habits. Many of our breaks will be at fast-food restaurants because they usually provide quick service and clean restrooms.

MINIMUM HEALTH REQUIREMENTS Walking tours and periods of standing are part of many tours. Some sites have limited motorcoach access and many activities include climbing stairs, uneven

surfaces or inclines and walking reasonable distances. Tours may include destinations in higher elevations that may have varying effects on individuals. Persons requiring assistance must be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and responsible for providing the assistance.

Travelers need to be able to: •Walk 15 minutes without having to stop or sit down and rest •Climb stairs, or walk up an incline without stopping •Stand for 30 minutes without needing to sit down LODGING BEFORE AND AFTER TOURS You may reserve lodging before or after a tour at connecting hotels. We will make the reservations for you and you pay the hotel directly. You will receive confirmation numbers and telephone numbers to guarantee late arrival if needed.

LUXURY MOTORCOACH Travel in style aboard the finest in luxury coaches. There will be a systematic seat rotation on each tour. Traveling partners are rotated together as seatmates. This allows everyone a different view from the motorcoach and gives passengers a chance to meet other people on the tour. There will be few exceptions to the seating plan. Any exceptions must be approved by our office 14 days prior to departure. Smoking, alcohol use, and firearms are not permitted on the motorcoach.

DEPARTURE POINTS All our tours pick up passengers in Wichita, McPherson, and Salina. We offer ADDITIONAL DEPARTURES for tours that travel east on I-70 at Junction City, and Topeka. Tours not traveling east on I-70 will have a courtesy shuttle pickup at these locations.

There is courtesy parking at each of these locations.

LUGGAGE *Our drivers and luggage handlers at our hotels take care of one suitcase per person provided it weighs less than 50 lbs. and does not exceed combined dimensions (width + length + depth) of 62 inches. Your care in staying within these guidelines helps protect your luggage and limits strain on the driver and baggage handlers.Your large suitcase is handled for you from the moment you arrive at the motorcoach at your departure location. It is taken from the motorcoach to your hotel room each evening and returned to the motorcoach in the morning. In addition to your large suitcase, a carry-on bag that you handle is allowed. Carry-on bags must not exceed dimensions of 39 inches. Prior to the

departure of the tour you will receive a luggage tag for your large suitcase. If you need to take a second large suitcase, the extra cost is $10 per hotel. *You may be required to manage your own luggage and carry-on without assistance in airports, or places where porterage services may not be available.

FUTURE TRAVEL CREDIT After you have completed a tour you will receive Prudent Money, a credit in the amount of $5 for each day of the tour. The next tour you take with Prudent our office will automatically deduct the applicable amount of Prudent Money off your final payment at the rate of $5 a day. Prudent Money is transferable to someone who has never traveled with Prudent Tours (if transferred prior to final payment). Maximum amount that can be used as well as amount to be earned is listed by each tour.

TOUR PARTICIPATION Prudent Tours retains the right to terminate the participation of any tour member at the tour member’s expense if any physical or mental handicap becomes apparent on tour and causes hardship to the Tour Director and/or other tour members. Children should be eight years of age or older to travel (unless otherwise stated).

CANCELLATION POLICY A full refund will be given when cancellations are received in our office by the end of the business day (during office hours) more than 30 days prior to day of departure of the tour except for those tours which state specific cancellation penalties in the tour description. If cancellations are received 30 days or less prior to day of departure the cancellation fee is 20% of the catalog tour price plus any cancellation fees charged by our vendors. For cancellations 14 days prior to day of departure or less the cancellation fee is 50% of the catalog tour price plus any cancellation fees charged by our vendors.

For cancellations 3 days prior or less to day of departure there is no refund. Our office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

If you must leave the tour en route, refunds will be whatever net funds Prudent Tours can recover from vendors. *We recommend purchasing trip cancellation /interruption insurance to protect our passengers from losses. *TRAVEL INSURANCE Cancellation/Interruption insurance is available through our office. Travel insurance information is sent after we receive your deposit. Information includes a description of coverage as well as instructions on how to purchase the insurance.

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HELPFUL TOUR INFORMATION . . . cont’d TRAVELERS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS Prudent Tours 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, he/she should be accompanied by their own companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the assistance. Neither Prudent Tours personnel, nor its suppliers, may lift or physically assist travelers. Special requests must be made at the time of tour reservation.

CLOTHING Travel light and pack casual clothes.

Remember you are on vacation. Wash and wear fabrics travel best. Layered clothing makes for easy adjustment to weather changes. It is a good idea to have a sweater or a jacket to wear on board the motorcoach. Comfortable walking shoes are a must. If you need special clothing, we will give you special instructions.

LODGING We stay at quality lodging such as Drury, Holiday, Comfort, Best Western and Hampton Inns.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL U.S. citizens traveling outside the United States (including Canada) are required to show proof of citizenship with a valid passport. A passport is valid for 10 years.

INSPIRATION Each traveling day begins with a brief devotional thought for the day and prayer.

Many tours travel on Sunday and a brief united worship service is conducted while driving.

RESPONSIBILITY Prudent Tours and all persons acting as agents accept no responsibility or liability for delays, damage or loss of property, or injury to persons while on a Prudent Tour. Prudent Tours reserves the right to modify the cost or the schedule of the tour if necessary.

A FRIENDLY, HONEST & IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER At Prudent Tours we strive to price all our departures accurately and fairly. Sometimes, this means looking into our proverbial crystal ball and estimating future pricing long in advance. Fuel prices continue to fluctuate. We accept these fluctuations without passing them along to you, our valued customers, whenever we can. Whereas it has never been our policy to "nickel and dime" our valued clients, please know that we must have a policy of passing on some of these increases and shortfalls, should they occur. Any adjustment in

tour prices would occur on our final billing letter for that tour. In instances where the increases are minimal, we will continue to absorb them as a cost of doing business. Your understanding of this issue is a matter of honesty and trust. We felt it important to mention here.

WEATHER CONDITIONS can play a large role in some of our tours. It can affect driving conditions or cause delays and even cancellations to outdoor activities. Prudent Tours and our motorcoach company will do everything we can to ensure that all schedules are met without compromising the safety of our passengers. Since none of us can control the weather we share in the financial responsibility if weather keeps us from some of our planned activities or if we are forced to add to the length of the tour. Some parts of tours may be prepaid and may be non-refundable. In the event of cancellations, Prudent Tours will make every effort to collect refunds and will return to its passengers all refunded money. Prudent Tours is not responsible for activities that are cancelled due to weather conditions and are non-refundable and will invoice passengers if the tour is extended and additional hotel nights are required.

Email is a great way to stay in touch with our passengers. . .

We print our catalogs twice a year and occasionally send out newsletters. Sometimes inbetween we have information on NEW tours that we want to get out to our traveling friends, we send it via email.

If you wish to receive those emails with information about new things happening at Prudent Tours. . . just email us at hank@prudenttours.com and let us know you would like to be added to our list.

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GRANDPARENTS TOUR / DENVER 4 DAYS $1069 – One Adult in room $819 – Per Adult based on two adults in the room (Adults & Grandchildren 16 & over) $529 – Ages 8-15 (Minimum age is 8 on this tour) Date: July 11-14, 2022 Tour: GP071122 Future Travel Credit: $20 Departures: Regular & Shuttle–Information pg. 3

Casa Bonita. In the afternoon we visit the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, one of the largest natural history museums in the country.

3: After a day of learning it is time for us to experience firsthand some of the wonders of the Colorado Mountains. The Georgetown Loop Railroad, pulled by a 1920’s locomotive engine takes us through silver mining country. A stop along the route allows us to take a tour of the Lebanon Silver Mine. Following a pizza party lunch, Clear Creek Rafting serves as our guide as we take a 11⁄2 hour beginner’s whitewater rafting trip down Clear Creek. Those who choose not to do the raft trip may go into historic Idaho Springs to browse on own.

4: With exciting Colorado adventures fresh in our mind we head back to Kansas.

Day 1: We head west toward Colorado on a tour that is sure to be an adventure to remember for both young and old alike. This afternoon we stop in Burlington, CO, to ride the Kit Carson County Carousel. Fortysix carved animals adorn the antique carousel which has been restored to its 1920’s condition. Following this nostalgic ride we continue to Denver where we spend the next three nights.

2: Our morning begins with a tour through Hammond’s Candy Factory. We find out first-hand how hard candy is made. Next we visit the Downtown Aquarium, boasting more than a million gallons of underwater exhibits. For lunch today we head to

“My children went on the Grandparents/Denver Tour with their grandparents. There is not a single thing they thought should change. They both already asked my parents if they can go again next year. My oldest has figured out how many she can still get in before she is too old.

Every activity they loved.”

“I asked my granddaughter if she wanted to do the tour again and she said “again - again - again.”

“We had a blast on this tour. It was a special time with our grandchildren that none of us will forget.”

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BEST OF ALASKA 8 DAYS — $4279

Date: August 4-11, 2022 Tour: AK080422 Future Travel Credit: $40 Departures: Regular and Additional-Information pg. 3

and we get a chance to pan for gold. Later today we visit Santa Claus’ House located in North Pole where every day is Christmas.

3: This morning our motorcoach takes us to the Fairbanks Rail Depot where we board a deluxe dome railcar for a scenic train ride south to Denali. Breakfast included on board. Tonight we re-live Alaska's early days as we enjoy Denali's Cabin Nite dinner and show. Next two nights at Denali.

DEPOSIT: $250 PER PERSON 4: Breakfast included. Today, we travel deep into Final payment will be due by May 25, 2022 Denali National Park on the Tundra Wilderness Single Supplement $750* Tour and search the vast wilderness for bear, moose, WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRIP CANCELLATION/ caribou, and dall sheep. This six to eight hour journey INTERRUPTION INSURANCE. is narrated by our driver/guide, allowing for insight into CANCELLATION PENALTY: the animals as well as the flora and fauna of this May 10 - June 15, 2022.......................................... $250* unique region. A snack is included on board. The rest June 16 - July 12, 2022.....................................$3380* of the day will be at your leisure for optional activities After July 12, 2022 .......................................No Refund such as guided hikes, flightseeing, rafting, as well as *Plus any cancellation fees charged by our vendors. others to choose from. *Plus single supplement if applicable.

5: Breakfast included. We then board our deluxe BAGGAGE FEES - The tour cost does not include bag- motorcoach for a scenic drive south to Anchorage, gage fees imposed by the airline. Currently the fee to Alaska’s largest city. Included today is a visit to the check a bag is $30 each way payable to the airline at the quaint town of Talkeetna where you will have time to time of check-in. You are allowed a carry-on bag at no explore on own. Continue to Anchorage with included cost that can be no larger than 22"x14"x9" including stops at the Veteran’s Memorial as well as the Idiwheels and handles. tarod Museum. Overnight in Anchorage.

6: Breakfast included. Today we continue south to Day 1: Exciting adventures await us as we anticipate the adventure of a lifetime to America’s last frontier. An the coastal community of Seward. Upon arrival, we early morning start allows us to pick you up in Wichita, board a glacier and wildlife cruise and travel through McPherson, Salina, Junction City or Topeka to Kansas City International Airport. Our flight takes us to Fairbanks, the Golden Heart City. Upon arrival into Fairbanks we are met by our local guide, and transferred to our hotel where we spend the next two nights.

2: Breakfast included. Today includes a scenic city tour of Fairbanks. First we cruise the Chena River aboard a sternwheeler, and experience the thrill of river travel, lunch included. Next we tour Gold Dredge #8. We view the Trans-Alaska Pipeline and ride the Tanana Valley Railroad through the gold fields of the Interior. Alaskan miners explain mining history

the majestic Kenai Fjords National Park. Explore the face of a glacier, and keep your eyes open for seals, sea lions, sea otters, whales, and more. Lunch is included on board. Overnight in Seward.

7: Breakfast included. Today we drive to Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. En route, we stop to visit the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center where we have a chance to see Alaska’s wildlife up close. Upon arrival in Anchorage, we enjoy a city tour featuring Lake Hood where 190+ floatplanes take off and land daily, Earthquake Park to learn about the 1964 Earthquake, and the historic downtown area. Tonight we share stories of our Alaskan Adventure at a closing night dinner. It is time to say goodbye to our local tour guide and driver as we are transferred to the Anchorage Airport for our overnight flight home.

8: This morning our motorcoach meets us at the airport for return to our departure points.

“Thank you for a wonderful Alaska Tour! We did a lot of research before we signed up for this trip.

We felt this tour offered the most for the money of anything we looked at. We were extremely pleased with our experience!”

“I was very happy with this tour and feel we got good value for our money. A native Alaskan told me we were scheduled to see all the best places so that set my expectations high. Pace of tour was about right. I went with the expectation of a relaxing worry free trip and got just what I expected.”

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DULUTH & NORTHERN MINNESOTA 8 Days – $1729 Date: August 14-21, 2022 Tour: DL081422 Future Travel Credit: $40 Departures: Regular and Additional-Information pg. 3 Duluth

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Day 1: Today we travel north from Kansas on our way to see new and exciting sights in Minnesota and Wisconsin along the Lake Superior shoreline. Night in Des Moines, IA. 2: Continuing north this morning we arrive in the twin cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. This afternoon we tour with a local guide to see and hear about these sister cities that grew up on either side of the Mississippi River. Later, we have easy access to the Mall of America which is across the street from our hotel.

Night in Bloomington.

3: Once again we head the motorcoach north as we travel to Duluth, one of the largest inland seaports in the world. Our first stop in Duluth is the Heritage and Arts Center where exhibits tell us the story of early Duluth. Next we visit the Great Lakes Aquarium which explores the marine life associated with Lake Superior. Our hotel is located on Canal Park which allows for leisurely strolls along the lake shore and easy viewing of vessels as they pass under the Aerial Lift Bridge. Next two nights in Duluth.

4: We start the day with a local guide showing us all that Duluth has to offer. By mid-morning we are traveling along the north shore of Lake Superior toward Beaver Bay and Split Rock Lighthouse where we take a guided tour of this magnificent lighthouse that sits on a 130’ cliff and is almost 200’ above the shoreline.

Later we enjoy a cruise on Lake Superior.

5: After arriving in Bayfield we take a ferry to Madeline Island, the largest of the Apostle Islands. A local guide joins us as we tour the island visiting the village of LaPointe, Madeline Island

Historical Museum, Catholic Mission cemetery and Woods Hall Craft Shop. Lunch is included on the island. Later, after taking the ferry back our guide gives us a tour of Bayfield. Night in Ashland, WI. 6: Today we travel south through Wisconsin. Lunch is included before we cross the Mississippi River into the town of Wabasha. We visit the National Eagle Center which is dedicated to educating the public about these magnificent raptors. A short drive takes us to Kellogg, MN, and LARK Toys one of the largest independent specialty toy stores in the country. Voted “Best Toy Store in Minnesota”, highlights include: hand-carved wooden carousel to ride, LARK-made wooden toys, games and puzzles, and much more.

Later we travel to Onalaska, WI, for the night.

7. This morning we travel south to Prairie Du Chien where we visit Villa Louis, the 19th-century home of the Dousman family who made their fortune in the fur trade. We visit the mansion complex as well as the restored grounds and gardens and the Fur Trade Museum. Lunch is included today before we drive across Iowa for night in Ames.

8: As we travel back to Kansas we have time to reflect on the beauty of Lake Superior and the Mississippi River.

Packing it in...

Our drivers and luggage handlers at our hotels will take care of one suitcase per person provided each case weighs less than 50 lbs. and does not exceed combined dimensions (width+length+depth) of 62 inches. You may also bring one small carry-on per person which does not exceed combined dimensions of 39 inches. Carry-ons will not be handled by hotels. Your care in staying within these guidelines helps protect your luggage and limits strain on the driver and baggage handlers.

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BIBLE MUSEUM 10 DAYS — $1889

Featuring: Museum of the Bible, Ark Encounter & “David” at Sight and Sound Date: September 12-21, 2022 Tour: BI091222 Future Travel Credit: $50 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3

Columbus Salina

Lancaster

Topeka St. Louis

Florence

Washington DC

Wichita

4: This morning a local guide gives us a tour of Lancaster County's Amish countryside. Our guide helps us enjoy seeing the farms and small villages within this religious community. This afternoon we go to the Sight and Sound Theater for their production of the musical stage adventure of the story of "David”. Following we enjoy an Amish familystyle dinner.

5: We travel south today through Maryland to our nations capital, Washington, DC. This afternoon is dedicated to visiting the Museum of the Bible.

Museum of the Bible aims to be among the most technologically advanced and engaging museums in the world. Showcasing rare artifacts spanning 3,500 years of history, the museum offers visitors an immersive and personalized experience with the Bible, and its ongoing impact on the world around us. Next two nights in Springfield, VA. 6: Today we are joined by a local guide who shows us around Washington, DC. The tour

Day 1: We depart Kansas headed east to visit several sites of historical and biblical interest. Night in Collinsville, IL. 2: This morning we continue through Illinois with a stop in Casey where we find "big things in a small town". The town features the world's largest wind chime, mailbox, knitting needles, wooden shoes and rocking chair as well as several other uniquely large items. Later we continue east into Ohio. Night in Columbus.

3: As we continue east we enter Pennsylvania. A stop this afternoon brings us to "the sweetest place on earth", Hershey, PA. Here we take a tour through a mock-up of the chocolate factory to see how our favorite treats are made. Next two nights in Lancaster.

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today gives us a good overview of our nation's capital city. As we drive we have the chance to see many government buildings and national memorials. Stops will be made along the way as our schedule allows.

7: Today is a travel day as we head back west to Kentucky. Next two nights in Florence.

8: Our destination today is Williamstown, home of the Ark Encounter. The Ark Encounter features a fullsize Noah's Ark built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. From the moment you turn the corner and the towering Ark comes into view, to the friendly animals in the zoo, to the jaw-dropping exhibits inside the Ark, you will experience the pages of the Bible like never before. This evening we enjoy dinner as we cruise on the Ohio River.

9: Our route today takes us through Kentucky, Illinois, and Indiana before we arrive in St. Peters, MO, for the night.

10: We are headed for Kansas with many wonderful memories to share with our friends back home.

SCENIC COLORADO RAILROADS 8 DAYS — $1699 Date: September 17-24, 2022 Tour: CR091722 Future Travel Credit: $40 Departures: Regular & Shuttle–Information pg. 3

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Alamosa Antonito

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WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRIP CANCELLATION/ INTERRUPTION INSURANCE. CANCELLATION PENALTY: August 16 - September 7, 2022.................$400* September 8-16, 2022...............................$850* Day of Departure................................No Refund

*Plus any cancellation fees charged by our vendors. *Plus single supplement if applicable.

Due to the historical nature of the equipment used, some of the trains are not handicap accessible.

Day 1: There are enjoyable days ahead featuring five railroad rides in scenic Colorado. The drive is pleasant through western Kansas to reach Denver, CO, for night.

Royal Gorge Bridge as we relax in climate-controlled rail cars. This afternoon we continue to Alamosa for the night. (7,500’) 4: Our ride today is on a narrow gauge steam train, the Cumbres and Toltec Scenic Railroad. Spiked in 1880, the line was built to serve the rich mining camps of the San Juan Mountains. A delicious lunch is served at noon. The line climbs forested mountainsides and rolls through the wild Toltec Gorge of the Los Pinas River. After disembarking at Cumbres Pass we drive to Durango. Next two nights in Durango.

(6,500’) 5: Today is full of scenery as we travel southwest to Mesa Verde National Park. A step-on guide joins us for our tour through the park. The park is one of the nation’s major archeological preserves. It consists of more than 4,000 ruin sites, which include 600

cliff dwellings. Archeologists have stabilized only a few of the ruins.

6: We board our fourth train for a ride on the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. (9,300’) The line carried $300 million worth of gold and silver in the late 1800’s. Our route, inaccessible by car, follows the River of Lost Souls Canyon. We disembark at Silverton, where prospectors swarmed 100 years ago.

Night in Grand Junction.

7: This morning we board Amtrak’s famous California Zephyr to ride through the heart of the Rockies, bound for Denver. We cross the Continental Divide as we travel through six-mile Moffat Tunnel. Night in Denver.

8: We are on our way home today after five spectacular train rides through the mountains of Colorado. After a pleasant interstate ride, we are home.

2: We are on our way to board the Georgetown Loop Railroad. We ride the 1920’s steam-powered train over the reconstructed tracks through silver mining country. This afternoon we head to Canon City for night. (altitude 5,332’) 3: This morning we board the Royal Gorge Route Railroad for a 24-mile journey following the Arkansas River and Royal Gorge. Enjoy a dramatic view of the

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WISCONSIN CRANBERRY FESTIVAL 5 DAYS — $859 Date: September 21-25, 2022 Tour: WC092122 Future Travel Credit: $25 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3

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Day 1: Our destination is the Annual Cranberry Festival in Warrens, WI. As we leave central Kansas, we travel to Clear Lake, IA, for night.

2: This morning we travel east to Spillville to visit the Bily Clock Museum. The museum houses the collection of hand-carved time pieces of Frank and Joseph Bily including the 10-foot tall American Pioneer History Clock with 57 bas-relief panels depicting pioneer life. Later we continue on to Decorah, a community settled by Norwegian immigrants. Here we visit the Vesterheim Norwegian-American Museum which chronicles the culture of these early pioneers.

Following we travel to Onalaska, WI, for night.

3: A short drive brings us to Warrens the “Cranberry Capital of Wisconsin”. Our day includes a tour

with a local guide who tells us about Warrens and the local cranberry industry. The tour includes a stop at one of the local cranberry farms. The balance of the day is spent enjoying the Warrens Cranberry Festival. Later we drive to Rochester, MN, for the night.

4: We start the day with a tour of Rochester with a local guide. The tour includes an opportunity to view the campus of the Mayo Clinic. Next we travel to Austin, also known as Spam Town, USA. A visit to the Spam Museum gives us information about the history and development of this popular food product. In the afternoon we travel into Iowa to spend our last night in Des Moines.

5: As we drive toward home we think about the new and interesting things we have seen and experienced along the way.

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NEW ENGLAND FALL FOLIAGE 14 DAYS — $2529 Date: October 3-16, 2022 Tour: NE100322 Future Travel Credit: $70 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3

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Montpelier Portland

Des Moines

Kansas City Collinsville

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Niagara Falls Boston Mystic Breezewood

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Day 1: Colorful New England is our destination as we seek the fall colors. After a ride through Kansas and Missouri we arrive in Collinsville, IL, for night.

2: Our trip today takes us through fertile farmlands of Illinois and Indiana. A stop at the Indianapolis Speedway allows us to visit the famous 2.5 mile oval track as well as their Hall of Fame Museum. We continue into Ohio where we overnight in Dayton.

3: This afternoon we visit the Flight 93 Memorial near Shanksville. This memorial is located where Flight 93 crashed on September 11, 2001. We continue to scenic central Pennsylvania. Night in Breezewood.

4: Today we continue our drive east traveling through Pennsylvania and through a corner of New York state before we drive along the Connecticut coast to overnight in Mystic.

5: We start our day with a visit to Mystic Seaport.

Visiting its historic houses, shops and trade buildings gives us a better understanding of life in a 19th-century seaport village. Next we travel through the state of Rhode Island to get to Plymouth, MA, where we visit Plymouth Rock. Later we travel to Boston for the next two nights.

6: Today we spend a day rich in American history. Following the Freedom Trail, we’ll see such sights as Boston Common, Beacon Hill, and the Old North Church. In the afternoon we cross the Charles River to see the storied battlefields of Lexington and Concord.

7: This is our day to visit some of the quaint villages of coastal Maine. A local guide joins us for a tour of Kennebunkport and Portland, including a stop at the Portland Head Light Lighthouse. Today we enjoy a traditional New England lobster meal.

Night in Portland.

8: A short drive across the southern tip of Maine brings us into New Hampshire where we anticipate beautiful fall colors. A drive along the scenic Kancamagus Pass brings us into the heart of the White Mountains. A ride on the Cannon Mountain Aerial Tramway allows us a panoramic view of the mountains and valleys in the heart of New Hamp-

shire. Later we travel into Vermont to Montpelier for the next two nights.

9: This is our day to enjoy the fall colors as we visit sites in and around Montpelier. We begin the day with a visit to Hope Cemetery which is filled with tombstones elaborately sculpted from granite quarried in the area. Next we visit Rock of Ages, one of the local quarries. Later a visit to a local maple sugar farm helps us understand how the tree sap is collected and turned into syrup and other maple treats. This afternoon we drive a short distance to Waterbury where we visit Cold Hollow Cider Mill. Next we take a fac-

tory tour at Ben and Jerry’s ice cream and have an opportunity to sample their flavor of the day.

10: Our travel today takes us around the southern tip of Lake Champlain and into New York state. Soon after we cross the state line we are in the Adirondack Mountains and more opportunity to see fall color. We stop in Lake Placid, host of the 1980 Winter Olympics. This afternoon we continue through the Adirondacks to overnight in Watertown.

11: Today we are on our way across northern New York headed for Niagara Falls. A mid-afternoon arrival allows us free time for viewing the falls. Night in Niagara Falls.

12: Today begins with a ride to the base of Niagara Falls on the Maid of the Mist. A pleasant drive along Lake Erie occupies our afternoon before we arrive near Toledo, OH, for night.

13: Our way leads steadily home. The farmlands of central Illinois give way to Iowa farmlands. Night in Des Moines.

14: This is our last day with a chance to reflect on a beautiful trip before we reach our destination in central Kansas.

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ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA 5 DAYS — $1089 50th Anniversary of the Balloon Fiesta Date: October 5-9, 2022 Tour: AB100522 Future Travel Credit: $25 Departures: Regular & Shuttle–Information pg. 3 WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRIP CANCELLATION/ INTERRUPTION INSURANCE. CANCELLATION PENALTY: August 19-31, 2022.................................................$50* September 1-26, 2022...........................................$220* September 27 - October 4, 2022 ...........................$550* Day of Departure ..............................................No refund *Plus any cancellation fees charged by our vendors.

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Day 1: Our destination includes one of the most photographed annual events in the United States. The startling colors of the balloons silhouetted against the blue desert sky are a treat to the eye. Today we travel through Oklahoma to arrive in Amarillo in the panhandle of Texas. Night in Amarillo.

2: Traveling west today brings us to Santa Fe in time for an included lunch. Later a guide joins us for a walking tour of the Santa Fe Plaza area. We visit St. Francis Cathedral, Loretto Chapel with its “miraculous” stairway and the Mission San Miguel. In late afternoon we drive south to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Grounds for the evening’s Special Shapes Glowdeo. Next two nights in Albuquerque.

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shopping and lunch. This afternoon we visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center which is dedicated to the preservation and perpetuation of the Pueblo Indian culture. We conclude our day with an included dinner.

4: We rise early this morning to head to the Balloon Fiesta grounds for the mass ascension. Balloons

are everywhere today as hundreds of balloons rise in the early morning from Fiesta Park. The multi-colored globes and unusual shapes are truly spectacular.

This morning after the balloons have disappeared we head east to our last night in Amarillo, TX. 5: Today we remember the sights and flavors of the southwest as we return home.

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6: We look for beautiful fall color as we drive along the east shore of Lake Michigan. In the afternoon we tour with a local guide in the resort center of Charlevoix. A short drive south we arrive in Grandville for night.

7: Holland was settled by Dutch immigrants in 1847.

This morning we watch as craftsmen make wooden shoes and paint Blue Delft. Next we travel to Shipshewana in the heart of Indiana’s Amish country. There is time to visit some of the local merchants who cater to the needs of the simple Amish lifestyle. Night in Shipshewana. Dinner this evening is included on an Amish farm.

Day 1: We are on our way to the Northwoods, one of America’s little known fall foliage areas. After a pleasant ride through Kansas, Missouri and Iowa, we arrive in Clear Lake for night.

2: Today we cross the beautiful farmlands of Iowa and Minnesota. Just north of Minneapolis/St. Paul we enjoy a boat ride along the St. Croix River Gorge, lunch included, where we see unusual rock formations and lava cliffs. We then drive across northern Wisconsin to Ironwood, MI, for night.

3: Our drive today takes us into the upper peninsula of Michigan. We’ll stop for a visit at the Eagle Harbor Lighthouse. Night in Hancock.

8: As we travel across Illinois we take time in Springfield to visit the Abraham Lincoln Museum which is a tribute to the life of our 16th President. We continue to St. Peters, MO, for night.

9: Our last day together is a time to remember the northern woods fall splendor which few people see.

After an enjoyable drive, we arrive at home.

4: The Michigan Iron Industry Museum depicts the history of Michigan’s iron ranges and the people who worked them. We drive along Lake Superior and through Hiawatha National Forest with 880,000 acres of birch and pine woodlands. A stop at Tahquamenon Falls State Park brings us to one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi. Next two nights in St. Ignace.

5: After a ferry ride to Mackinac Island, a horsedrawn trolley takes us to the major sights of the island.

At noon we enjoy the elegant buffet luncheon at the Grand Hotel. After lunch there is free time to explore the island and shops on our own.

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OZARKS AUTUMN EXTRAVAGANZA 4 DAYS — $959 Seeing Branson in a whole new way!

Date: October 14-17, 2022 Tour: OZ101422 Future Travel Credit: $20 Departures: Regular & Shuttle–Information pg. 3

INCLUDES: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Brunch, 1 Lunch & 2 Dinners Day 1: • Wonders of Wildlife Aquarium - Springfield, MO • Dinner at Hemingways Restaurant at Bass Pro Shops Day 2: • Breakfast • Titanic Museum • Lunch • The #1 Hits of the 60’s Matinee Show • Dinner • The Gatlin Brothers Evening Show Day 3: • Brunch at the Keeter Center College of the Ozarks • Museum of the Ancient Ozarks • The Lost Canyon and Cave Trail Golf-Cart Sightseeing Excursion • C.J. Newsom’s Classic Country Show, meet and greet after the show Day 4: • Breakfast • Depart for home

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MISSISSIPPI RIVER CRUISE 4 DAYS — $939 Date: October 17-20, 2022 Tour: MF101722 Future Travel Credit: $20 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3 WE HIGHLY RECOMMEND TRIP CANCELLATION/ INTERRUPTION INSURANCE. CANCELLATION PENALTY: September 6 – October 16, 2022 ..........................$470* Day of Departure ..............................................No refund *Plus any cancellation fees charged by our vendors.

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Day 1: Today we travel through central Kansas and Missouri to LeClaire, IA, in anticipation of our cruise on the Mississippi River. Built in 1986-87 and powered by a modern diesel-electric engine, the Riverboat Twilight was designed to replicate the glorious steamboats of a bygone era. Night in the Quad Cities.

2: Fast, elegant, and quiet as she slips through the water, the TWILIGHT, a diesel powered replica, is the most richly appointed riverboat to be launched in a hundred years. Victorian steamboat architecture inside and out pleases the eye. There are three decks with

comfortable dining salons, sundecks and lounge chairs for those who wish to snooze in the sun. After boarding the boat, there is a continental breakfast. The TWILIGHT takes pride in maintaining the river’s grand tradition of good and bountiful food. Our cruise today covers 94-miles up the Mississippi River to Dubuque, IA. Lunch and dinner are served aboard both days. There are morning and afternoon snacks and complimentary coffee and iced tea are always available. Night at the Grand Harbour Hotel located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Dubuque.

3: In the morning, after a hearty breakfast, trolley service will shuttle passengers between the hotel and the National Mississippi River Museum and some of Dubuque’s other fine attractions. After a good morning in Dubuque, we board the TWILIGHT for the trip down river. As before, there is plenty to eat, historic comments by the captain, and live music. After dinner we disembark and travel to Coralville for the night.

4: Our land cruise is as pleasant as our river cruise as we glide over pleasant interstates to our home in central Kansas.

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FALL IN THE SMOKIES 8 DAYS — $1629 Date: October 22-29, 2022 Tour: FS102222 Future Travel Credit: $40 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3

Enjoy the great Smoky and Cumberland Mountains in their fall grandeur!

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Forge at the edge of the Smoky Mountains. This evening dinner is in a local church followed by music and storytelling. Next two nights in Pigeon Forge.

4: A local guide joins us for our East Tennessee Heritage Tour with visits to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Gatlinburg and the small towns in the area. Lunch and dinner are included today. This evening we attend one of the music shows in Pigeon Forge.

5: Today we travel from Pigeon Forge to Asheville, NC. Built by the grandson of Cornelius Vanderbilt, the Biltmore Estate has 250 rooms and is surrounded by 8,000 acres of land. We visit the manDay 1: We are on our way to experience the Great sion with an audio guide to enjoy and understand this Smoky and Cumberland Mountains in their fall grandeur. After an enjoyable drive, we overnight in St. 19th-century treasure. Night in Asheville.

Peters, MO. 6: Our drive this morning takes us just north of 2: We travel through southern Illinois and eastern Ken- Knoxville to the Museum of Appalachia near Clintucky before entering the Volunteer State of Tennessee. ton, TN. The village-farm complex of the museum includes structures from the Civil War and Native Night in Lebanon.

American artifacts. The Appalachian Hall of Fame on 3: As we travel east we stop to tour in Oak Ridge. the grounds pays tribute to the people of Appalachia Oak Ridge became known as the “Secret City” during and includes artifacts and examples of early folk art.

World War II because of the work done there on the Lunch is included at the museum. This afternoon we Manhattan Project. Later we continue on to Pigeon

travel north into Kentucky to take in the natural beauty of Cumberland Falls State Park before continuing to Bowling Green for the night.

7: This morning we visit the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, home to the Chevrolet Corvette assembly plant. Lunch today is at the famous Moonlite Bar-B-Q in Owensboro. This afternoon we’ll drive through southern Indiana and across Illinois for night in Fairview Heights.

8: Nine states in fall color in eight days is a delight you will not soon forget. A pleasant ride brings us to central Kansas.

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OHIO IN THE FALL 7 DAYS — $1339 Featuring: Holmes County Amish Country Date: October 24-30, 2022 Tour: OF102422 Future Travel Credit: $35 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3 Berlin, OH

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Day 1: We are on our way to experience fall colors and new things in Ohio Amish Country. Today we travel through Kansas and Missouri to Collinsville, IL, for the night.

2: This morning we continue through Illinois with a break stop in Casey where we find "big things in a small town." The town features the world's largest wind chime, mailbox, knitting needles and wooden shoes, as well as several other uniquely large items. In the afternoon we stop in Knightstown, IN, to visit the Hoosier Gym. Made famous as the home of the Hickory High School basketball team in the 1985 movie "Hoosiers", the gym has been preserved as it was when it was new in 1921. Night in Springfield, OH. 3: By noon today we are in the beautiful rolling hills of Amish country in northeast Ohio. Our visit today begins at "Behalt" where we experience the history of

the Amish people. Next we stop at a small candle shop and watch as the workers carve candles into special shapes. This evening we tour the Warther Museum in Dover. The museum houses the works of master carver Ernest Warther. His collection includes many intricate carvings of railroad cars and steam engines. Following our tour we sit among his carvings to eat a wonderful dinner. Next two nights in Berlin.

4: The serene rolling hills form the back drop for our vist today in Amish Country. Our first stop is at Troyers Sweet Shop where we have a chance to satisfy our sweet tooth, watch candy making and make our own buckeyes, an Ohio favorite. Today is livestock auction and flea market day so there will be lots of buggies and people milling about town. Next we visit Lehman’s Hardware, where the locals shop. In the afternoon we visit P. Graham Dunn. This shop and factory features many inspirational items, many made of wood and produced on site. Near our hotel is an indoor craft and antique mall, leather and western general store and a Christmas store. Free time in the late afternoon allows for resting or shopping.

Dinner this evening is on an Amish farm with a family style feast.

Later we return to town for a show at the Amish Country Theater attached to our hotel.

5: This morning we visit a cheese shop and a bakery and farmers market before going to a broom maker to watch as she makes quality straw brooms by hand. This afternoon we depart Amish country and travel southwest to Florence, KY, for the night.

6: Traveling west through Indiana brings us to French Lick. Here we tour the West Baden Springs Hotel. Built in 1902 and on the National Register of historic places the hotel originally had 708 rooms.

Our tour guide relates the hotel’s origins, architecture, its decline and rejuvenation. Also recounted are stories of the many famous patrons who visited the hotel.

Lunch is included before we travel to St. Peters, MO, for the night.

7: As we travel home today we reflect on the beauty of autumn and the many interesting experiences we have had along the way.

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ARKANSAS FALL GETAWAY 4 DAYS – $779 Date: November 2-5, 2022 Tour: AG110222 Future Travel Credit: $20 Departures: Regular and Shuttle–Information pg. 3

Day 1: Today we are headed to Bentonville in the northwest corner of Arkansas. On arrival we visit Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art. Developed by the Walton Family Foundation, Crystal Bridges’ galleries hold an impressive collection of American art from Colonial times to the present. The museum grounds in the picturesque Ozark countryside have many walking trails highlighted by sculptures and gardens through which visitors may stroll. Dinner is included this evening. Night in Bentonville.

2: This morning we have a chance to visit Bentonville with a local guide including a visit to the Walmart Museum which is in the original Walton 5&10 building. Later we travel south along the Arkansas and Oklahoma border. We meet a guide this afternoon to ride with us on the picturesque Talimena Drive in the hills of eastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas. Our next two nights are at the Queen Wilhelmina State Park Lodge near Mena, AR. Dinner is included this evening.

3: Today we travel south and east to Crater of Diamonds State Park. The park is the only diamond producing site in the world that is open to the public. After we hear about this unique park and the 70,000 diamonds found in the area since 1906 there is opportunity to look for diamonds on our own.

Next we head for William’s Tavern in Washington where we

enjoy a delicious lunch. This afternoon a local guide gives us a tour of Old Washington Historic State Park which showcases 19th-century buildings and typical lifestyles of southwest Arkansas. A late afternoon drive back to Mena allows a relaxing evening back at the Queen Wilhelmina State Park Lodge.

4: Our route today takes us through Oklahoma and back into Kansas with pleasant thoughts of this one of a kind “Arkansas Getaway”.

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BRANSON CHRISTMAS 4 DAYS — $929 Featuring: Silver Dollar City & ‘Miracle of Christmas’ at the Sight & Sound Theater Date: November 29 - December 2, 2022 Tour: OX112922 Future Travel Credit: $20 Departures: Regular & Shuttle–Information pg. 3

INCLUDES: 3 Breakfasts & 3 Dinners Day 1: • Dinner • The Grand Jubilee Evening Show Day 2: • Buffet breakfast • Cassandre’ the Voice of an Angel Morning Show with the Stardust Orchestra • Showboat Branson Belle Christmas Dinner Cruise • The Presley’s Country Christmas Jubilee Evening Show

Day 3: • Buffet breakfast • Admission to “An Old Time Christmas” at Silver Dollar City, meal voucher included • “The Miracle of Christmas” Evening Performance at the incredible Sight and Sound Theater Day 4: • Buffet Breakfast • Return Home

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SMOKY MOUNTAIN CHRISTMAS 7 DAYS — $1409 Date: December 4-10, 2022 Tour: SX120422 Future Travel Credit: $35 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3

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Day 1: We are off on a Christmas adventure to experience the season in a wide variety of ways. A late afternoon check in at our hotel in Columbia, MO, allows for time to eat before heading to Warm Springs Ranch, the 300-plus-acre breeding farm of the Budweiser Clydesdales near Boonville. The Ranch is very picturesque any time of the year but particularly so when it is dressed in its holiday finest. We have a chance to see the Clydesdales up close while surrounded by holiday decorations and festive music. Night in Columbia.

2: As we continue on our Christmas adventure we travel east to Nashville, TN. A late afternoon arrival allows us to enjoy the beautiful Opryland Hotel where

they dress the grounds and hotel in their holiday finest.

After looking through the hotel we continue on to Lebanon for the night.

3: We continue east into North Carolina to the city of Asheville. This evening we take the candlelight tour at the Biltmore House with its elaborate Victorian Christmas decorations. Night in Asheville.

4: Today we travel through Smoky Mountain National Park. There is time to browse and eat lunch on our own in Gatlinburg before continuing on to Pigeon Forge, TN. This evening we enjoy Dolly Parton's Stampede dinner and show. Next two nights in Pigeon Forge.

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5: This morning is free for shopping or a visit to the Christmas Place store. This afternoon and evening we visit Dollywood. The park is decorated for Christmas and all of the shows in the park have a holiday theme.

6: We travel across Indiana and Illinois on our way to St. Louis, MO. This evening we visit the Missouri Botanical Garden's "Garden Glow" with over one million lights in this walk through Christmas display. Night in St. Louis.

7: Traveling home today we have time to reminisce about all of the wonderful Christmas memories we have experienced on this tour.

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CHRISTMAS AT THE OPRYLAND HOTEL 5 DAYS — $1189 Date: December 6-10, 2022 Tour: OP120622 Future Travel Credit: $25 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3 Kansas City

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Day 1: Each year Opryland Hotel creates a glittering holiday extravaganza, sparkling with the brilliance of nearly two million lights. Nine acres of indoor gardens are lavishly decorated with brilliant displays of holiday ornaments, huge sparkling trees, all set to the sounds of laughter and song. Today we travel from central Kansas to St. Louis, MO, where we enjoy our first Christmas experience with dinner at the National Shrine of Our Lady of the Snows and drive through the Way of Lights, an extensive drive through display that highlights the Christmas season. Night in Fairview Heights, IL.

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2: Today we travel to Nashville, TN, where we check into the beautiful Opryland Hotel for two nights.

This evening we enjoy dinner and a show at the Opryland Hotel.

3: Breakfast included this morning. Next we experience the ICE! exhibit of carvings, sculptures and three-dimensional holiday-themed displays, all out of one million pounds of ice! Lunch today is on board the General Jackson Showboat as we cruise on the Cumberland River and enjoy toe-tapping enter-

tainment. Later we have time to discover all the Christmas charm at the Opryland Hotel.

4: Breakfast included. Today we leave the luxuries of the Opryland Hotel and travel to St. Peters, MO. This evening we visit historic St. Charles decorated in its Christmas finest. Night in St. Charles.

5: We are on our way home, back to central Kansas, with fond memories of Christmas at the Opryland Hotel.

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OMAHA HOLIDAY 4 Days — $709 Featuring: “Christmas Around the World” Date: December 8-11, 2022 Tour: OH120822 Future Travel Credit: $20 Departures: Regular & Additional–Information pg. 3

Day 1: Our tour to Omaha gets us into the holiday spirit by allowing us to experience holiday traditions from around the world. This evening we enjoy Christmas in Germany with an authentic German dinner and entertainment presented by members of Omaha’s German American Society. Next three nights in Omaha.

2: We begin our day with a visit to Boys Town where Father Flanagan’s house is decorated for an Irish Christmas. Our next visit is at the Joslyn Art Museum which houses permanent collections of fine art with an emphasis on 19th and 20th century European and American art. During the holiday season the museum hosts local music groups for “Holiday Under

Glass" concerts during the noon hour in their atrium. Lunch will be included at the museum.

This afternoon we visit Union Station and the Durham Museum. While we visit we can marvel at the huge Christmas tree in their main hall and the smaller trees decorated by different ethnic communities. This evening we visit the Polish Home Omaha where we enjoy dinner and hear about Polish Christmas customs.

members of the congregation. This afternoon we visit the Omaha Botanical Gardens where thousands of poinsettias with rich, vibrant color fill the floral display hall in a glowing tribute to the holidays. Tonight we plan to attend a Christmas show. The event and venue will be announced when new schedules come out in early 2022.

4: Today we head back to Kansas with pleasant memories of “Christmas Around The World”.

3: Our day starts with a local guide taking us on a tour of Omaha. Next we visit St. John’s Greek Orthodox Church, a Byzantine-Style church with its decor of gold and traditional icons. Lunch at the church is prepared by

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YELLOWSTONE SAVEb$o5o0k/pedebrsyon if 1, 2022 November IN WINTER 7 DAYS — $2419 Winter is a magical time to visit Yellowstone Date: February 12-18, 2023 Tour: YW021223 Future Travel Credit: $35 Departures: Regular & Shuttle–Information pg. 3

4: Once again our snowcoaches pick us up early to enjoy another part of Yellowstone National Park.

As we did yesterday, we enjoy breakfast at Flagg Ranch before entering the park and heading to the Old Faithful area. Stops are made along the way to enjoy the winter scenery and the different thermal features in this part of the park. Time will be given to watch Old Faithful erupt, to walk along some of the trails, and to enjoy this most famous part of the park. Lunch is included. Later we begin our journey back to Jackson arriving in the late afternoon.

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Pronghorn Antelope may begin to spot the landscape.

A late afternoon arrival into Jackson allows us to settle into our hotel which we will call home for the next three nights.

3: Since the roads in Yellowstone are not maintained during the winter we are only allowed to enter on special snowcoaches which hold 10-12 passengers and can handle snow packed roads. The driver on the snowcoach also serves as our guide telling us about the places we are experiencing and helping us look for wildlife along the way. Our snowcoaches pick us up early today for a full day of adventure in Yellowstone National Park (Altitude 7,500’-8,000’). Our first stop is at Flagg Ranch just before entering the park. Here we start the day with a hearty breakfast before continuing with our driver guide into the park. Today our tour takes us to the Grand Canyon of Yellowstone.

Along the way stops are made for pictures and to view the various thermal features for which Yellowstone is known. Lunch is included. We arrive back to our hotel in Jackson late in the afternoon.

5: This morning is reserved for relaxing and looking around Jackson. Our hotel is only a couple of blocks from the center of town which makes it convenient to come and go. This afternoon we visit the National Elk Refuge which lies just northeast of the town of Jackson. We ride a horse-drawn sled onto the refuge to get a close view of these majestic animals among thousands of elk who winter on the refuge.

Later we travel 90 miles south to Pinedale for the night.

6: Enjoy the Tetons as they fade from our sight. We are on our way southeast through Rock Springs, site of a modern oil boom in the ‘80’s. We look for pronghorn and osprey along the roadside as we continue through Rawlins and Laramie on our way to Denver for night.

7: It has been a unique trip and we reflect and visit about it as our comfortable motorcoach skims the interstate taking us to our destination in central Kansas.

Day 1: Winter is a magical time to visit Yellowstone.

With an average snowfall of nearly 50”, wildlife gather around the steaming hot pools and geysers for a bit of warmth, and trees are transformed by snow crystals from frozen thermal vapors. Our first day takes us along I-70 as we drive through western Kansas and eastern Colorado to our first night in Thornton.

2: The scene changes as we skirt mountain ranges in Colorado and travel to Jackson in northwest Wyoming.

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CAJUN COUNTRY / NEW ORLEANS 8 DAYS — $1869 Date: March 25- April 1, 2023 Tour: CJ032523 Future Travel Credit: $40 Departures: Regular & Shuttle–Information pg. 3

Cajun customs, food and music, quaint New Orleans, and the historic river cities of the deep south are our destination.

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2: This morning we drive through the piney woods of eastern Texas. In the afternoon we follow the Red River Valley through central Louisiana. We have a tour of Natchitoches with a knowledgeable guide, then travel on to Lafayette for the next two nights.

3: Our day begins with a swamp cruise. As we cruise under 500-year-old cypress trees we hear about how they were harvested when boats were not available many years ago and about the Spanish Moss that covers them and its many uses. Along the way we have a chance to see many species of birds, alligators and other wildlife. Next we tour Lafayette with our local guide. Some of the points of interest today are The Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist and its 450-year-old live oak tree, and the architecture of old Lafayette. Next we visit Martin Accordions where we see firsthand the process of making these musical instruments. We have the pleasure of enjoying Cajun music and storytelling with the Martin family. Dinner this evening is at a local restaurant where we also enjoy live Cajun music. ▼

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4: The Conrad Rice Mill is the oldest rice mill in the U.S. This morning we tour the mill and learn about rice production in Louisiana. Next we travel to Avery Island, a mysteriously beautiful place where the pepper fields grow. Here we see where the McIlhennys have been producing Tabasco hot sauce since 1868. Following lunch we continue to Morgan City and the International Petroleum Museum where we experience the life and challenges of the offshore oil industry. Later we continue to New Orleans where we spend the next two nights.

5: We start our day with a walking tour of the French Quarter where we see Jackson Square, Pirates Alley and St. Louis Cathedral. Next we board our motorcoach with our local guide for a driving tour of New Orleans. Since lunch will be later today, we stop for an iconic New Orleans treat, beignets and coffee.

Our lunch is on the Steamboat Natchez as we enjoy a Harbour Jazz cruise.

6: Traveling north from New Orleans we enter plantation country. Our first stop is at Laura Plantation.

The centerpiece of this plantation is its brightly colored house which stands in contrast to the stately white plantation houses in the area. Next we visit Oak Alley Plantation appropriately named for the large oak trees that line the path leading to the large antebellum home. We have time to explore the grounds, tour the home and have lunch during our visit. This afternoon we continue north to Jennings, LA. Night in Jennings.

7: This is the harvest season for crawfish and this morning we learn about Louisiana’s favorite food on a local crawfish farm. We experience the habitat, harvest, calculation, distribution, and consumption of Louisiana’s #1 crustacean. In the afternoon we drive north in Texas to arrive in Greenville for the night.

8: We have experienced Cajun Country and the Deep South and are on our way home. A pleasant drive through Oklahoma brings us to our departure places.

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Louisville, KY

Day 1: We are on our way to Northern Kentucky to visit two museums dedicated to interpreting and bringing scripture to life. Our travel today takes us through Kansas and Missouri to Fairview Heights, IL, for night.

2: We continue east through southern Illinois, Indiana and on to Louisville, KY. This afternoon we tour the American Printing House for the Blind, one of the largest and oldest non-profit organizations designing and manufacturing products for the visually impaired. Later we travel to Florence where we spend the next two nights.

3: This morning we are off to Hebron, home of the Creation Museum. The state-of-the-art 75,000square-foot museum brings the pages of the Bible to life, casting its characters and animals in dynamic form and placing them in familiar settings. Adam and Eve

live in the Garden of Eden. Children play and dinosaurs roam near Eden’s Rivers. The serpent coils cunningly in the Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil. Majestic murals, great masterpieces brimming with pulsating colors and details, provide a backdrop for many of the settings. This evening we enjoy dinner as we cruise along the Ohio River with BB Riverboats.

4: We are headed to Williamstown to visit Ark Encounter which features a full-size Noah’s Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. From the moment you turn the corner and the towering Ark comes into view, to the friendly animals in the zoo, to the jaw-dropping exhibits inside the Ark, you’ll experience the pages of the Bible like never before. Later in the afternoon we drive to Shelbyville, KY. Dinner this evening is included.

5: Shelbyville is in the heart of horse country. This morning we visit a local horse farm. Later we continue west through Indiana and Illinois. Night in St. Peters, MO. 6: Today we travel back home to Kansas enjoying what we have seen and learned along the way.

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INCLUDES: 3 Breakfasts, 1 Box Lunch & 3 Dinners Day 1: • Dinner • The Presley’s Country Jubilee Day 2: • Buffet Breakfast • Local tour of Branson with a stop at the College of the Ozarks and the stories you have never heard about in Branson before • Tour the Titanic • Dinner • "Queen Esther" Evening Show at Sight and Sound Theater Day 3: • Buffet Breakfast • Smoke on the Mountain Morning Show • Box Lunch • Private Meet and Greet, chat and behind the scenes and backstage tour at the Clay

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5: Today it’s a tour of Philadelphia, the birthplace of liberty for a visit to Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. In late afternoon we drive to Hasbrouck Heights, NJ, for the next three nights.

6: This is our first day to visit the Big Apple. Our day's activities include touring with a local guide and going to the Top of Rockefeller Center for a bird’s eye view of New York City.

7: Our morning begins with a boat ride to the Statue of Liberty and Ellis IsReading Chambersburg land. Later we join our local guide to visit the 9/11 MeColumbus Washington DC morial and continue our Culpeper Collinsville tour of the city.

Barboursville 8: Today we leave New York and travel south toward Washington, DC. Along the ExpErIENCE OUr way we stop in Annapolis, MD, for a tour and included NatION’S HIStOry– lunch at the U.S. Naval Academy. Next three three Days sightseeing in nights in Alexandria, VA. Washington DC, 9 & 10: We have reserved two full days for exploring our nation’s capital. Sightseeing includes the U.S. two Days in New york City, 11: This morning we visit Arlington Cemetery and Capitol; Washington, Jefferson, and Lincoln & One Day in philadelphia then travel to Virginia where we visit Mount Vernon, monuments; World War II, Korean and VietGeorge Washington’s home. Night in Culpeper. nam War memorials and more.

12: Today we visit Monticello, Thomas JefferDay 1: We are on our way to the East. Sit back and son’s home. It is one of Virginia’s most impressive relax and think about the American history we will estates. We are on our way west. We cross the Apenjoy firsthand. Night in Collinsville, IL. palachian Mountains on our way to Barboursville for night.

2: The rich farmlands of Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio fascinate us today. A stop at the Indianapolis Speed13: It is restful as we travel through peaceful Kentucky way allows us to visit the famous 2.5 mile oval track Bluegrass Country. At noon we enjoy lunch at Joe and visit their Hall of Fame Museum. Night in Huber’s vegetable and fruit farm in Starlight, Columbus, OH. IN. Night in Maryland Heights, MO. 3: This afternoon we visit the Flight 93 Memorial 14: This is our last day together with time to reflect near Shanksville. This memorial is located where Flight and visit about our country’s beginning. By evening 93 crashed on September 11, 2001. We travel through we arrive at our departure point. western Pennsylvania to Chambersburg for the night.

4: Our drive today takes us to Gettysburg where we stop at the visitor’s center and have a tour of the battlefield. Our next destination is Hershey for a visit to Hershey’s Chocolate World. After Hershey we travel to Reading for the night. t

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Day 1: With great anticipation we depart Kansas headed east to Virginia and North Carolina. Today we travel through Kansas and Missouri and spend the night in Fairview Heights, IL. 2: We continue east today traveling through Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky to get to Barboursville, WV, for the night.

3: A short drive this morning brings us to Beckley and the Exhibition Coal Mine and Museum. Here we take an underground tour with a veteran miner who gives firsthand accounts of working in the mines. There is also time to visit the buildings to better understand what life was like in an early 20th-century coal camp. While still in Beckley we visit Tamarack, an artisan center featuring the works by West Virginians. Later we travel into Virginia to Richmond for the night.

4: Just down the road from Richmond is Colonial Williamsburg, the largest outdoor educational living museum in the country. We spend the day immersed in the 18th-century life of Williamsburg. We experience reenactments of pivotal events in history, walk the streets and visit the restored buildings which helps us understand Williamsburg’s place in American history. Night in Williamsburg.

5: This morning we visit the Norfolk Botanical Garden. The 175-acre garden features over 50 themed and natural gardens. A box lunch is included. This afternoon we visit the Virginia Beach Aquarium before we check into our oceanfront hotel in Virginia Beach which will be our home for the next three nights. Dinner is included this evening.

6: This morning we visit Virginia’s Eastern Shore by way of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. There is time to explore and have lunch on your own in the quaint bayside village of Cape Charles. Next we stop at the Chatham Vineyards and Winery. This evening we go to Scope Arena in downtown Norfolk to attend the Virginia International Tattoo Festival. Blending tradition and entertainment, including bagpipers, military bands, fife drum corps, and drill teams are just some of the over 1,000 performers who come to Virginia once a year for the festival.

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Dinner this evening is included at Waterman’s Surfside Grille, an oceanfront favorite for decades.

7: Our first stop today is at the Virginia Surf and Rescue Museum. The museum honors and preserves the history of Virginia's maritime heritage, coastal communities, the United States Lifesaving Service, and the United States Coast Guard along the Atlantic coast. Next we head into Norfolk for a narrated Norfolk Harbor/Naval Base tour. Step aboard the Victory Rover Cruise for a front row seat to the naval fleet. We’ll tour one of the world’s busiest seaports including the world’s largest naval base, home of the Atlantic Fleet. Next we visit the Nauticus Museum, featuring the Battleship Wisconsin.

There is time to visit the museum which showcases our naval history and to walk on board the USS Wisconsin.

Later this afternoon we return to our hotel to relax or explore the boardwalk. This evening we visit the Virginia Beach Military Aviation Museum. With over 70 planes from the WWI and WWII era many stories of brave men and women come to life in the museum. Dinner is included with USO style singers to entertain us.

8: This morning we are headed south to the Outer Banks of North Carolina. “Banker” horses roam free across the northern stretches of the Outer Banks. Today we hear about this unique breed whose history in the Outer Banks dates back to the 1500’s. As we continue south we encounter the Currituck Beach Lighthouse, the first of many we see on the Outer Banks. After we check into our hotel for the next three nights, dinner is included at the Sugarcreek Restaurant.

9: We continue our time on the Outer Banks with a stop at the Wright Brothers Memorial. Wind, sand, and a dream of flight brought Wilbur and Orville Wright to Kitty Hawk, NC, where, after four years of scientific experimentation, they achieved the first successful airplane flights on December 17, 1903. We visit the monument to the Wright Brothers near where they had their historic first flight. At Roanoke Island Festival Park we visit a replica of Sir Walter Raleigh’s merchant ship, Elizabeth II. There are also demonstrations of woodworking, blacksmithing and leatherworking. We also view the film “The Legend of Two-Path” about the impact of the colonists’ arrival on Native American life. Dinner this evening is included at Captain George’s Seafood Buffet.

Night in Nags Head.

10: Traveling south from Nags Head we visit Bodie Island Lighthouse and Cape Hatteras Lighthouse as we travel along the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. The National Seashore is one of the most extensive linear stretches of undeveloped coastline on the Atlantic coast. A one hour ferry ride gives time to enjoy our box lunch before bringing us to Ocracoke Island considered the pearl of the outer banks. Once home to legendary pirate, Blackbeard, the island enchants visitors with 13 miles of pristine beaches and quaint fishing

villages. We have a chance to stop at a beach before getting back on the ferry and heading back to Nags Head.

Dinner tonight is included at Lone Cedar Cafe. Night in Nags Head.

11: This morning we depart the Outer Banks and begin our journey back to the midwest. A stop near Creswell at Somerset Place offers a comprehensive and realistic view of 19th century life on a large North Carolina Plantation. In the afternoon we make a stop in Raleigh to see the North Carolina State Capitol before continuing to Statesville for the night.

12: Today we visit Chimney Rock a giant granite monolith that rises 315 feet above the foot of the gorge in which it stands. An elevator brings us to the top allowing exceptional views of the surrounding hills. Lunch is included before we continue to Cookeville, TN, for the night.

13: We depart the Volunteer State and are headed to Paducah, KY, this morning. After an included lunch you have a choice to visit the National Quilt Museum OR take a tour of Paducah including the Flood Wall Murals. Later we continue to St. Peters, MO, for the night.

14: Our final day of travel brings us through Missouri and into Kansas as we think about the memories we have made along the way.

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Day 1: A land of national parks, desert wilderness and green forests awaits us. We’re off to the Canyonlands, passing over the western Kansas plains and eastern Colorado. Night in Denver.

2: We drive west along I-70 through the Rocky Mountains toward Grand Junction where we visit the Colorado National Monument, seamed with canyons more than 600-feet deep. Night in Grand Junction.

3: Today we continue west as we follow the Grand River Valley before arriving in Moab, UT. In the afternoon we visit Arches National Park with the greatest concentration of stone arches in the world. Leaving Arches we drive west to Richfield for the night.

4: This is a day to remember as we visit two of our national parks. In the morning we visit Bryce Canyon National Park with some of the most colorful rocks on the earth’s crust. We take a tram tour in Zion National Park for an unforgettable experience. Wind, water and time have transformed its earthly elements into awesome canyons. Night in Kanab.

5: Today we travel into Arizona for a visit to Page on the shores of Lake Powell. A boat cruise contrasts the blue water with the stark desert rock formations.

The Grand Canyon is next. Nowhere else in the world is there a canyon so deep for so great a distance. The South Rim affords a series of incomparable views. Night in Grand Canyon National Park.

9: Just east of Montrose we visit the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park. The park contains 14 miles of the narrowest portion of the canyon where the distance across at the rim is 1,100 feet and only 40 feet across near the riverbed below. We continue our journey east this afternoon to Colorado Springs for the night.

6: This morning we are free to enjoy the beauty of the 10: The beauty of the national parks and canyonlands Grand Canyon. You may choose to rise early to see of the southwest are fresh on our minds as we make our way back home. the dramatic sunrise at the Canyon, ride the shuttle service that allows Canyon views from different locations or simply relax and enjoy the view from our hotel which sits near the rim of the Canyon. In the afternoon we travel to the northeastern Arizona town of Kayenta for the night.

7: Today we travel into southern Utah for an off-road tour in open air vehicles into Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park where isolated monoliths of red sandstone tower 1,000 feet above the valley floor. This afternoon we visit Four Corners Monument where Arizona, Colorado, Utah and New Mexico join. Night in Cortez, CO. 8: A short ride takes us to some of the largest and best cliff dwellings in existence in Mesa Verde National Park. This afternoon we travel north. Night in Montrose.

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CHICAGO 6 Days – $1269 Date: June 3-8, 2023 Tour: CW060323 Future Travel Credit: $30 Departures: Regular and Additional-Information pg. 3

from the Chicago river on to Lake Michigan where we have a Day 1: Chicago is our destination on this tour. We travel through central Kansas and Missouri on our way to overnight panoramic view of the Chicago skyline. in Collinsville, IL. 4: Today starts with a visit to the Field Museum, one of the finest natural history museums in the U.S. Next we visit the 2: Traveling north through the middle of Illinois this morning brings us to the city of Pontiac by noon. After John Shedd Aquarium exhibiting more than 6,000 freshwater and marine animals. Tonight dinner is included as we an included lunch there will be a short time to look enjoy one of Chicago’s favorites - Chicago style pizza! at some of the murals on the sides of buildings in the downtown area. This afternoon we visit Navy Pier, home 5: No visit to Chicago would be complete without a trip to to retail shops, restaurants, museums, a Ferris Wheel and the top of the Willis (formerly Sears) Tower. From the carousel. Next three nights in Chicago.

103rd floor skydeck we have a bird’s eye view of the city and 3: We start the day with a tour of Chicago. Our local guide the Lake Michigan shoreline. Later we travel to Des Moines, IA, for the night. shows and tells us about the Windy City’s past and present.

This afternoon we visit the Museum of Science and In- 6: As we travel the interstate to our beginning destination, dustry, the largest science museum in the Western Hemiour experiences in Chicago are fondly remembered. sphere . Late afternoon we board a tour boat which takes us

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