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Spring Preview offers look at Holiday, Fall Excursions • Saturday, April 1st • KVIE Studios, 2030 W. El Camino Ave, Ste. #100, Sacramento • 10am or 1pm (Limited to the first 200 at each session) • FREE coach transportation, complimentary light lunch • No admission, please bring a community donation (see below) • Information released on over a dozen new tours for the fall and the 2017 holiday season • RSVP required – call our office, no online reservations available Our Spring Preview event brings the release of the holiday tours. From the popular Christmas Mystery Tour to short, close-to-home holiday traditions, we will be announcing nearly two dozen new tours for the fall/holiday season. We ask that you bring a community donation to honor Sister Libby and her 20 years of service at Loaves and Fishes. To benefit Mustard Seed School – $10 gas cards (many of the students live in their family cars…a gas card means heat on cold nights and a way to get to the shelter); to benefit Mary House (overnight shelter for women and children) – Feminine products/baby diapers, size 5 & 6); to benefit Friendship Park – coffee mugs, new or gently used. Whatever you choose to bring will be appreciated by those in our community with far less. Thank you.
MARCH | VOL. 38 | NO. 4
2017
Your Next Regular Newsletter will Arrive About April 15 This abbreviated edition offers a listing of all current day and extended trips, a couple of new daytrip outings and the updated list of Early Registration/Payment discounts and tours with limited space. For details on any trips listed here, we invite you to visit our web site at www.sportsleisure.com. Videos on our Cape Cod, Michigan, New York, Laguna Pageant trips can be found on our You Tube Channel. Go to www.youtube.com, and enter “Sports Leisure Vacations” in the search box.
Clayton invites you to join him on a trip to Italy and The Vatican this October
Day Trips & Theatre Outings • Mar. 14 or Apr. 19 – Champagne Express to Tahoe – $50 • Mar. 19 – Take the Train with Brunch in Berkeley – $167 • Apr. 6 – San Francisco Flower & Garden Show – $99 • Apr. 8 – 50th Anniversary Cherry Blossom Festival, SF – $88 • Apr. 13 – Monet: The Early Years – Legion of Honor, SF – $103 • Apr. 16 – Easter Brunch at Ironstone in Murphys – $130 • Apr. 18 – Architectural Icons of San Francisco – $124 • Apr. 21 – The Stockton Asparagus Festival – $91 • Apr. 23 – Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus, Marines Memorial Theater, SF – $116 • Apr. 28 – Riders in the Sky, the Cowboy Crooners live in Livermore, with dinner at Cattlemens – $174 • May 2 – Rave On, Buddy Holly Experience, Gallo Center – $161 • May 6 – The White Snake, Nevada Theater, Nevada City – $124
• May 11 – China’s Han Dynasty, Asian Art Museum, SF – $105 • May 13 – Noises Off – funny farce about actors at the Fallon House in Columbia with lunch – $149 • May 16 – The Art of Matisse & Diebenkorn – 100 modernist paintings and drawings, SF Museum of Modern Art! – $120 • May 18 – A Day at the Races at Golden Gate Fields – $115 • May 20 – The 25th Annual Oakdale Chocolate Festival – Over 200 vendors with unique arts, crafts, food, chocolate! – $86 • May 21 – Brunch with Snoopy – The Charles Schultz Museum with brunch at the Flamingo Resort in Santa Rosa – $126 • May 27 or 31 – Roman Holiday, SF – A runaway princess, a dashing reporter and a wonderful musical set in Rome at the Golden Gate Theater! – $165 (Wed.) or $195 (Sat.) • Jun. 10 – The DooWop Project at the Gallo Center – $161
9812 Old Winery Place, Suite 1 • Sacramento, CA 95827 • (916) 361-2051 • Toll-Free (800) 951-5556 • www.sportsleisure.com • CA Travel #2011549-40
The Tour Calendar (Previously Announced) New York City – Behind Broadway & The Bronx 2 nights of Broadway theatre and a pops concert at Carnegie Hall 6 Days • April 27 – May 2 • $3725 p.p./dbl.occ., $4230 single
Beautiful Bodega Bay Featuring Ft. Ross and Armstrong State Parks 3 Days • April 30 – May 2 • $1035 p.p./dbl.occ., $1200 single
Croatia by Land and Sea Venice, Italy; Slovenia; Croatia and a private 7-day Adriatic cruise 16 Days • May 13-28 • Prices starting at: $6550 p.p./dbl.occ, $7850 single, This vacation requires a valid passport!
Kauai and Maui – The Best of Hawaii
A once-in-a-lifetime trip 13 Days • June 24 – July 6 • $7895 p.p./dbl.occ., $8445 single, This vacation requires a valid passport!
Crater Lake & the Umpqua National Scenic Byway Featuring natural scenic wonder in Oregon 6 Days • July 3-8 • $1725 p.p./dbl.occ., $1995 single
Ferries and Towns of Puget Sound Spend a few days riding ferries and exploring quirky small towns, the ultimate “just for fun” trip 3 Days • July 9-11 • $1495 p.p./dbl.occ., $1675 single
4 nights on each island, flightseeing on Kauai, foodie tours 9 Days • May 16-24 • $4795 p.p./dbl.occ., $5585 single
Skamania Lodge, Gateway to the Columbia River Gorge
Wonder Valley, Kings Canyon and The Sequoias
A beautiful retreat, near the Columbia and the Cascade Mountains 4 Days • July 16-19 • $1625 p.p./dbl.occ., $1815 single $ave $40 until April 7
Featuring natural beauty and western hospitality 3 Days • May 29-31 • $1150 p.p./dbl.occ., $1220 single
The Stories of Santa Fe and Taos
Spectacular Redwoods and the Oregon Coast
Perfect blend of history, culture, art, shopping and dining! 4 Days • May 29 – June 1 • $1725 p.p./dbl.occ., $1960 single
Featuring the Oregon Coast Music Festival 6 Days • July 23-28 • $2755 p.p./dbl.occ., $3125 single $ave $50 until April 7
Alaska: Wildlife and Glaciers, a Land Package
Laguna Beach and The Pageant of the Masters
2 nights inside Denali National Park, coastal town of Valdez 7 Days • June 4-10 • $5550 p.p./dbl.occ., $6160 single
Art comes to life at one of the world’s most unique festivals 3 Days • July 30 – August 1, August 6-8 or August 20-22 $1495 p.p./dbl.occ., $1675 single (July)*;$1395 p.p./dbl.occ., $1575 single (Aug.); *Prices for the July departure reflect a donation to Sacramento’s National Public Radio (NPR) station.
38th Annual SLV Anniversary Tour – Portland Roses and Oregon’s Coast (Newport) Featuring covered, reserved seating for the Grand Floral Parade 5 Days • June 9-13 • $1995 p.p./dbl.occ., $2230 single
Glacier Discovery Cruise in Alaska Travel in comfort aboard Holland America’s m/v Noordam 9 Days • June 10-18 • Inside cabins from $3145 p.p./dbl.occ., $4150 single, Outside Cabins start at $3495 p.p./dbl.occ., $4945 single, This vacation requires a valid passport!
The Best of the Dakotas: From the Grasslands to the Black Hills Theodore Roosevelt NP, Mt. Rushmore and Crazy Horse 8 Days • June 20-27 • $3760 p.p./dbl.occ., $4220 single
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Kenya Wildlife Safari
Sports Leisure Vacations / March 2017
Vancouver and Victoria The very best of British Columbia 6 Days • August 1-6 • $2620 p.p./dbl.occ., $2990 single This vacation requires a valid passport!
The Sounds of Music in Leavenworth Take the Train to Washington’s Little Bavaria 4 Days • August 7-10 • $1890 p.p./dbl.occ., $2165 single
Washington’s Olympic Peninsula Featuring Ocean Shores, Lake Quinault and the Hoh Rainforest 4 Days • September 4-7 • $2005 p.p./dbl.occ., $2265 single $ave $50 until April 7
Yellowstone & Glacier National Parks The Ultimate Natural Experience in Montana and Wyoming – Our Premier Park tour of 2017 9 Days • September 6-14 • $5195 p.p./dbl.occ., $6170 single $ave $100 until April 7
Postcards from Puget Sound 4 Days • September 11-14 • $2135 p.p./dbl.occ., $2390 single
Chicago: Your Kind of Town
Autumn in Appalachia, Asheville to Nashville The Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains in Fall majesty 8 Days • October 23-30 • $3960 p.p./dbl.occ., $4370 single
Key West, Miami and The Everglades Key Largo and 4 nights in Key West, fills up early 7 Days • January 20-26, 2018 • $3895 p.p./dbl.occ., $4450 single, $ave $50 until April 7
5 Days • September 21-25 • $2565 p.p./dbl.occ., $2940 single
U.S. Figure Skating Championships
Canada Coast to Coast by Rail
SAP Center Arena, San Jose 5 Days • January 4-8, 2018 • $2365 p.p./dbl.occ., $2595 single $ave $50 until April 7
Featuring 3 rail experiences across Canada on board VIA Rail 9 Days • September 22-30 • $5850 p.p./dbl.occ., $6175 single This vacation requires a valid passport!
Land Without Limits: British Columbia’s Cariboo Chilcotin Ramona’s newest adventure to the interior of British Columbia 7 Days • September 22-28 • $3990 p.p./dbl.occ., $4330 single This vacation requires a valid passport!
Canyons and Monuments in Utah & Arizona Featuring Monument Valley, Canyon de Chelly and Lake Powell 7 Days • October 3-9 • $3205 p.p./dbl.occ., $3585 single $ave $60 until April 7
British Columbia Bear Experience Featuring the Knight Inlet Lodge and Grizzly Bear viewing, perhaps the most talked about tour of 2016 6 Days • October 4-9 • $5750 p.p./dbl.occ., $6985 single $ave $100 until April 7, requires a valid passport!
Cruising the (NEW) Panama Canal Travel in comfort aboard Holland America’s m/v Westerdam 17 Days • February 3-19, 2018 • Inside cabins start at $4095 p.p./dbl.occ., $5610 single; Outside cabins start at $4370 p.p./dbl.occ., $6090 single, $ave $100 until April 7
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The 2017 Ballpark Express For over 37 years, the BEST way to get to the major league ballparks in Oakland and San Francisco has been with Sports Leisure Vacations. Our original Ballpark Express allows you to travel to games in comfort without the traffic, tolls, gas, food stops, etc. Refreshments are served on board the motorcoach on your way to and from each game. You’ll enjoy Field Reserved seating for A’s games and Lower Box seating for all Giants games.
San Francisco Giants
New England Fall Foliage Spectacular
Wed., May 17
Giants vs. Dodgers
12:45pm $176
Vermont, New Hampshire and the Maine Coast 8 Days • October 8-15 • Prices TBA
Mon., May 29
Giants vs. Nationals
1:05pm
Wed., June 14
Giants vs. Royals
12:45pm $172
Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta
Sun., June 25
Giants vs. Mets
1:05pm
Featuring reserved upgraded seating in the Chasers Lounge 4 Days • October 11-14 • $1960 p.p./dbl.occ., $2235 single
Wed., June 28
Giants vs. Rockies
12:45pm $158*
Wed.,July 19
Giants vs. Indians
12:45pm $172
Sedona & Grand Canyon National Park
Wed., July 26
Giants vs. Pirates
12:45pm $184*
Wed., August 9
Giants vs. Cubs
12:45pm $210
Sun., Sept. 3
Giants vs. Cardinals
1:05pm
Sun., October 1
Giants vs. Padres
12:05pm $172
Featuring a visit to Bearizona Wildlife Park 5 days • October 22–26 • $2325 p.p./dbl.occ., $2670 single $ave $40 until April 7
Italy… That’s Amore Three of the world’s greatest cities – Rome, Florence and Venice 9 Days (7 Nights) • October 22-30 • $5240 p.p./dbl.occ., $6095 single, $ave $50 until April 7, requires a valid passport!
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*Includes one-way transportation on the SF Bay Ferry from Vallejo to AT&T Park. Ferry schedule/availability subject to change.
Oakland Athletics Sat., June 17
A’s vs. Yankees
1:05pm
Sports Leisure Vacations / March 2017
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EARLY PAYMENT Di$count Coupon Early Registration Payment Di$counts listed here expire on Friday, April 7, 2017; or may be withdrawn when 50% of the available space has been reserved. To receive the discount, you must pay in full within ten days of registration. If you accept this option, the monies paid, including the cost of Cancellation Protection, are returned to you in full if you cancel more than 60 days prior to departure for US and Canadian tours or 75 days prior for International tours, regardless of the reason for cancellation. Within the time limits noted above, restrictions on refunds apply. See the Special Vacation Notes & Information brochure for complete details. Jul. – Skamania Lodge & the Columbia Gorge – $ave $40 Jul. – Spectacular Redwoods & The Oregon Coast – $ave $50 Sept. – Washington’s Olympic Peninsula – $ave $50 Sept. – Yellowstone & Glacier National Parks – $ave $100 Oct. – Canyons & Monuments in Utah & Arizona – $ave $60 Oct. – British Columbia Bear Experience – $ave $100 Oct. – Sedona & Grand Canyon Nat’l Park – $ave $40 Oct. – Italy… That’s Amore! – $ave $50 Jan. – Key West, Miami & The Everglades – $ave $50 Jan. – U.S. Figure Skating Championships – $ave $50 Feb. – Cruising the (NEW) Panama Canal – $ave $100
$ave $10–$40 per person on Cancellation Protection Valid only when used with the adjacent coupon on the tours listed. Your savings depend on the double-occupancy price of the tour. $ave $10 on tours priced from $451-$800, $ave $20 on tours priced from $801-$2250, $ave $30 on tours priced from $2251-$3500, $ave $40 on tours priced at $3501 or more. The regular cost of this protection is $15-$295, depending on the tour price. To receive the above discounts, you must pay in full within ten days of registration and purchase the protection at the time you pay for your tour. Within 60/75 days of departure (see adjoining coupon), coverage is limited to verified medical emergencies. Please refer to the Special Vacation Notes & Information brochure for details, or call our office.
TOUR UPDATE… A brief list of tours which are sold out, or have only a limited amount of space (10 or fewer seats, number in parenthesis) remaining. Day trips are not listed.
Sold-Out Tours (waiting list available) Spring Training in Arizona
Moab, Gateway to Arches Nat’l Park
Colorful Carolina Coast
Washington DC
On the Central Coast
Mystery Tours Are Okay, Eh?
New Orleans & The Sunset Limited
Ferries, Islands & Towns of Old Cape Cod
Ireland Castles
Pure Michigan: Mackinac & The U.P.
Giants Road Trip & Hall Of Fame
Happy Birthday Canada!
Great American Mystery Tour
Oktoberfest, Canadian Thanksgiving
Limited Space (10 or fewer seats)
The Kilauea Lighthouse stands guard along Kauai's stunning coastline. See the lighthouse on our Best of Hawaii tour in May.
NYC: Behind Broadway & The Bronx (3)
Kenya Wildlife Safari (1)
Croatia by Land & Sea (8)
Postcards from Puget Sound (9)
Kauai & Maui (10)
Canada Coast to Coast by Rail (7)
Best of the Dakotas (1)