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Dear Starr Traveler, At Starr, our vacations are not just about the exciting destinations, interesting attractions, delicious meals, safe travels and building friendships. At Starr, our vacations are about Creating Memories to Last a Lifetime and I am happy to present you with our brand new 2013 Vacations Catalog! Turn the pages and you will find an assortment of tours that are proven winners and tours that bring you to new and exciting destinations. I promise there is something for everyone inside these pages. With over 70 new tours, you will find tours that fit your desires and your budget. From day trips to 26 day trips, Starr’s team of travel experts brings you the best in travel experiences. Here are just a few new vacations that I encourage you to look into further; they include some of my personal favorite destinations.
New England Rail & Sail Maine: Moose & Mountains Irish Festival at Turning Stone Casino Hudson Valley, NY: Culinary Highlights Crab Cake Caper: Ocean City, MD Panama City Beach, Florida 10th Annual Starr Reunion Cruise – Eastern Caribbean
Starr understands that every dollar counts which is why we offer you the very best value for your travel dollar. You’ll experience great meals, hotels, entertainment, highlights and more on every Starr vacation and your travel dreams will become a reality. Plus, for a limited time, you can make your travel dollar go even further by taking advantage of the valuable coupons enclosed in this catalog. We can’t fit every vacation detail on the pages in this catalog, so we encourage you to visit our website, www.starrtours.com, where you can get more details, photos and information on every tour, and even book your vacation getaway online. I look forward to having you on one of our exciting vacations in 2013 and helping you to create your own memories to last a lifetime.
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Adirondack Balloon Festival Lake George, New York................ 34 Agawa Canyon, Ontario........................................................................ 11 Annapolis, MD Overnight Getaway.........................................NEW 29 Atlantic City Overnight Getaway Featuring a Live Performance at The Tropicana Resort & Casino ..............NEW 15 Biltmore Estate: Festival of Flowers, Asheville, NC..................... 14 Blennerhassett Island, West Virginia.......................................NEW 14 Block Island: Ocean Retreat................................................................. 4 Boston, Massachusetts......................................................................... 7 Branson, Missouri Including St. Louis................................................ 21 Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard...................................................... 19 Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Island.................. 4 Castles of New York.......................................................................NEW 17 Catskill Mountain Highlights.....................................................NEW 29 Charming Ports of the South Featuring Jekyll Island, GA, St. Augustine, FL and Savannah, GA .....................................NEW 32 Charms of the Chesapeake Featuring St. Michaels & Tangier Island....................................... 21 Civil War Trails: On Land & Sea in Virginia.............................NEW 31 Coastal Connecticut............................................................................... 33 Cooperstown, New York: National Baseball Hall of Fame........ 30 Erie Canal Wonders................................................................................. 26 Fredericksburg, VA........................................................................NEW. 30 Gettysburg World War II Weekend................................................... 34 Girlfriends Getaway: Finger Lakes of New York...................NEW 33 Gloucester & Salem, Massachusetts: Seafood & Sail..........NEW 22 Golden Isles of Georgia Featuring Jekyll Island, St. Simon’s Island, Tybee Island and a Day in Savannah ......................NEW 23 Hudson Valley, NY: Culinary Highlights..................................NEW 12 Hudson Valley, NY: Wine & Food Fest.....................................NEW 34 I Love Lucy; Lucille Ball’s Hometown: Jamestown, NY.............. 35 Irish Festival at Turning Stone Casino: Verona, NY.............NEW 11 Lake George & Saratoga Springs, NY.......................................NEW 24 Long Island, NY: Wealth & Grace...............................................NEW 20 Mackinac Island, Michigan................................................................... 3 Maine’s Moose & Mountains......................................................NEW 12 Maine’s Rocky Coast............................................................................... 28 Memphis and Nashville: A Tennessee Twosome......................... 16 Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Featuring Biloxi, New Orleans, and Atlanta................................ 10 Mohegan Sun Casino Resort: Uncasville, CT................................. 23 Montréal International Jazz Festival................................................. 16 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: The Grand Strand........................ 13 Nashville, Tennessee: Music City Treasures..........................NEW 9 New England Rail & Sail................................................................NEW 8 New Hampshire and the Indian Head Resort............................... 27 Niagara Falls: One Wonder After Another...................................... 6 Niagara Falls and Toronto.................................................................... 17 Ocean City, MD: Crab Cake Caper............................................NEW 19 Ottawa: Canada’s Capital.............................................................NEW 25 Panama City Beach, Florida.........................................................NEW 24 Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon............................................................ 30 Phillies Spring Training in Clearwater, Florida.............................. 8 Pinegrove Resort Ranch in the Catskills of New York............... 6 Pittsburgh Panorama Featuring Fallingwater................................ 28 Plymouth & Boston, Massachusetts: Whales & Tales.................. 25 Pocono Mountain Getaway Featuring Lobster SeaFeast Smorgasbord........................................ 32 Québec City and Montréal................................................................... 7 Québec Winter Carnival........................................................................ 9 Railroads of New England.................................................................... 15
“A Taste of” Rhode Island..................................................................... 27 Rochester, NY: Lilac Festival........................................................NEW 13 Saratoga Springs Horse Racing.......................................................... 29 Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC: Southern Charm................. 2 Shenandoah Valley of Virginia............................................................ 20 Smoky Mountain Splendor Featuring Dollywood........................ 5 Sturbridge and the Berkshire Mountains of MA..................NEW 31 Thousand Islands Featuring Ottawa.................................................. 18 Vermont: Castle Hill Resort & Spa...................................................... 22 Virginia Beach Getaway........................................................................ 33 Washington, DC: Cherry Blossom Parade....................................... 18 Washington, DC: Our Nation’s Capital............................................. 18 Williamsburg, VA Featuring Busch Gardens........................NEW 26
July 4th Overnight Tours
Berkshire Mountains July 4th Holiday Getaway.......................... 35 Boston July 4th Fireworks Holiday Getaway................................. 35
Halloween-Themed Overnight Tours
Ghosts, Shipwrecks and Sea Legends of Virginia........................ 36 Ghosts of Providence, Rhode Island........................................NEW 36 Salem, Massachusetts: A Bewitching Place.................................... 36
Thanksgiving Overnight Tours
Lancaster Thanksgiving........................................................................ 37 Newport Thanksgiving.................................................................NEW 37 Vermont Thanksgiving at Castle Hill Resort........................NEW 37
Holiday Overnight Tours ...............................................38-39 Cruise Vacations Alaska Cruise Carnival Cruise Line ........................................... 50 Bahamas and Florida Carnival Cruise Line............................ 51 Bermuda Cruise Norwegian Cruise Line................................. 52 Canada and New England Cruise Carnival Cruise Line.... 51 Canada Cruise Carnival Cruise Line ........................................ 51 Eastern Caribbean Cruise Carnival Cruise Line.................... 50 Panama Canal Cruise Princess Cruise Line............................. 52 Starr Reunion: Eastern Caribbean Cruise Carnival Cruise Line.........Back Cover
Fly Vacations A Taste of Europe Cosmos........................................................NEW 54 Albuquerque Balloon Festival MAYFLOWER.......................NEW 55 Colorado’s Historic Trains MAYFLOWER...............................NEW 55 Grand Alaska ....................................................................................NEW 53 Highlights of the Canyonlands Cosmos...............................NEW 53 Jewels of Spain and Portugal Cosmos.......................................... 54 Leisurely Tuscany & Rome Cosmos.......................................NEW 54 Phillies Spring Training in Clearwater, Florida.............................. 8 Tournament of Roses Parade: Los Angeles, California ............. 55
One-Day Getaways........................................................................40-47 Holiday One-Day Getaways......................................................... 49 Broadway Show Trips...................................................................... 48 General Information......................................................................... 56 Tour Protection Plan........................................................................ 57 Departure Locations........................................................................ 57 Refer-A-Friend to Starr.......................................................Insert Card
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Savannah, GA & Charleston, SC: Southern Charm 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS -Escorted5 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom
Your Tour Includes: • Savannah Trolley Tour • Charleston Sightseeing Tour • Magnolia Plantation and Gardens • Spirit of Carolina Dinner Cruise • Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace • Beaufort, South Carolina Sightseeing Tour • Parris Island Marine Base • Savannah Theatre Performance
DAY ONE & TWO: As we head southward to the coast of Georgia, we’ll overnight in North Carolina. Our next stop is in South Carolina where we will enjoy a guided tour through the historic neighborhood of Beaufort, known as the “Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands”. The second oldest city in South Carolina, Beaufort is known for its antebellum architecture, pedestrian friendly downtown with horse drawn carriages, and its scenic location on Port Royal Island. Later, we’ll stop to tour Parris Island Marine Base, a main
Forsyth Park, Savannah, GA
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recruit training station for the United States Marine Corp. Highlights of our visit will be the Iwo Jima Monument, Parade Field and the Parris Island Museum. Our next two overnights are in Savannah. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE: Our full day in Savannah includes a trolley tour through Savannah’s beautiful historic squares, River Street, City Market and a visit to the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace. Discover and see how she became one of the most significant women of her time. The afternoon is free to explore the beauty and history of the wonderful city of Savannah. Tonight, enjoy a show at The Savannah Theatre restored in the classic 1940’s Art Deco style. This musical comedy production will have you laughing, singing and tapping your toes to the melodies of well-known songs of the past and current hits as well. Meal: Breakfast
DAY FOUR: Today, we’re off to Charleston, located at the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper rivers, which flow together into the Atlantic Ocean. We’ll learn more about this city whose name is derived from Charles Towne, named after King Charles II of England. Our guided sightseeing tour includes the old historic city of Charleston, Charleston Harbor,
Historic Home, Savannah, GA
The Battery, Rainbow Row, Four Corners of Law, The College of Charleston, and drive-through the Citadel, the military college of South Carolina. We’ll have the remainder of the afternoon on our own to explore this wonderful historic city. Tonight we’ll enjoy a dinner cruise on The Spirit of Carolina, the largest and most elegant dining yacht to ply the waters of Charleston Harbor. We’ll cruise past the palatial homes of Charleston’s famous Battery and the towering Cooper River Bridges as we feast on a gourmet 4-course meal, complete with live entertainment and dancing. We’ll spend tonight in Charleston. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY FIVE: This morning, we visit Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, a 17th century estate. Founded in 1676 by the Drayton family, Magnolia Plantation has survived the centuries and witnessed the history of our nation unfold before it from the American Revolution through the Civil War and beyond. It is the oldest public gardens in America, opening its doors to visitors in 1870 to view the thousands of beautiful flowers and plants in its famous gardens. Walk along a myriad of winding paths through one of the largest collections of camellias and azaleas in America. Enjoy a box lunch and even ride
the “Nature Train” through the plantation! Our overnight is in North Carolina. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY SIX: We travel home bringing our fond memories back to share with friends and family. Meal: Breakfast
Memorable Moment “I knew I was going to like this trip but I didn’t know I was going to love it! The Starr Driver and Tour Director went the extra mile to make everyone feel comfortable and we felt like a family by our 2nd day. I look forward to traveling to more fun places with Starr.” Abigail Delworth Columbus, NJ
2013 TOUR DATES May 6-11, June 17-22, September 9-14, October 7-12, 14-19
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All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Mackinac Island, Michigan 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS -Escorted6 Breakfasts/2 Lunches Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom
Your Tour Includes: • Mackinac Island HorseDrawn Carriage Tour • Grand Hotel Luncheon • Mackinac Island Butterfly House • Frankenmuth, Michigan’s “Little Bavaria” • Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland • Ford Rouge Factory & Greenfield Village
DAY ONE: Ride our deluxe motorcoach in comfort towards an enchanted land, where time was frozen so completely at the turn of the century, it even rules out all motorized transportation. Mackinac Island is truly the “all natural” theme park of America. Limited to transportation of horse and buggy, bicycle or foot, surrounded by water, it has escaped the vast changes of time. Its real Victorian image is preserved and enhanced by a small population of 500 permanent warm and friendly residents and scores of summer residents, maintaining bluff cottages in original state. Explore the historic, natural beauty of Mackinac Island and enjoy the downtown hustle and bustle of the early 1800s. Our first overnight is in Ohio.
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DAY TWO: Today, we travel to Dearborn, Michigan where we’ll take the Ford Rouge Factory Tour and learn the epic story of the Rouge, the history and future of auto manufacturing, and see a panoramic view of the 10-acre “living roof.” We even walk through a gallery of legendary vehicles produced at the Rouge including the Ford Model A, Thunderbird, Mustang, and the Ford F-150. Later, we’ll rediscover America at Greenfield Village created to preserve items of historical significance and portray the Industrial Revolution. The property houses a vast array of famous homes, historic buildings, parlors, gardens, machinery, exhibits, and Americana. Tonight we spend in Plymouth, Michigan. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE: Today, it’s off to the Straits of Mackinac for a ferry ride to the “magical land” of Mackinac Island. When we step off of the Island Ferry Dock, we’ll be in a living Victorian village. Our first stop is the Mackinac Island Butterfly House, filled with hundreds of live butterflies from four continents. Our island accommodations are at the quaint Victorian-styled Inn on Mackinac, a delightful family-owned historic inn. Meal: Breakfast
DAY FOUR: The enchantment grows as we take a horse-drawn carriage
Grand Hotel, Mackinac
tour of this lovely island that has defied time. Our luncheon is at the world-famous Grand Hotel, the legendary Victorian hotel featured in the motion picture “Somewhere In Time” with Jane Seymour and Christopher Reeve. The hotel beckons us to a bygone era of old world charm where presidents, royalty, and the rich and famous enjoyed High Tea, horse-drawn carriage rides and croquet. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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This morning we have free time to explore the town of Frankenmuth. See what many visitors describe as the most DAY FIVE: We say goodbye to Mackinac as authentic Bavarian architecture to be found in the United States. we board a ferry southward to another fascinating land, historic Lunch is filled with gemutlichkeit (good living) at the FranFrankenmuth, known as Michikenmuth Bavarian Inn, featuring gan’s “Little Bavaria” and where their authentic German familyGerman-Lutheran missionaries style meal. Tonight we spend in came for the purpose of teachOhio. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ing Christianity to the Chippewa
DAY SEVEN:
Memorable Moment “We had never heard of Mackinac Island until we saw it in a Starr catalog. What a great idea for a touring destination – and no cars or buses! We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and so did the 40 other people we traveled with.”
Mackinac Island
Indians. It too is a place of Old World charm with woodcarving, clock and antique shops, wine tasting and very special foods. This afternoon, we’ll stroll through Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland with its vast array of decorated Christmas trees, ornaments, and amusing displays. Meal: Breakfast
Donald & Marie Gartner Newtown, PA
Our deluxe motorcoach whisks us home and our memories are frozen in time, just like the magical land we visited. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATES June 9-15*, August 4-10, September 8-14* -Rates From-
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$1,07995*
SINGLE - $1,44995* TRIPLE - $96995* -Rates Per Person-
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket Island 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS -Escorted4 Breakfasts/1 Dinner
Your Tour Includes: • Martha’s Vineyard Sightseeing Tour & Ferry Ride • Nantucket Sightseeing Tour & Ferry Ride • Cape Cod National Seashore • Provincetown Dune Tour • John F. Kennedy Memorial • Olde Mistick Village
DAY ONE: Picturesque Victorian cottages, quaint gingerbread houses, historic landmarks, and miles of unspoiled beaches are waiting to charm you on this popular vacation. We’ll stay at the comfortable Heritage House Hotel conveniently located in downtown Hyannis and within easy walking distance from many shops, restaurants and attractions. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers during dinner at our hotel. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Experience a comfortable ferry ride followed by a sightseeing
tour of Martha’s Vineyard. See Oak Bluffs-famous for its Victorian cottages, Tisbury (Vineyard Haven)-featuring excellent shops, fine restaurants, and a beautiful harbor, and delightful Edgartown - the island’s first colonial settlement and a seaport village preserved from the early 19th century. Meal: Breakfast
Gay Head Lighthouse, Martha’s Vineyard
DAY THREE: This morning, we enjoy a riding tour of Provincetown’s sand dunes on the Provincetown Cape Cod National Seashore protected lands. Experience the unspoiled beaches, sparkling emerald waters, waves crashing ashore, and dunes as far as the eye can see. This afternoon we stop at the Cape Cod National Seashore featuring views of the Highland Lighthouse and an amazing stretch of pristine sandy beach. Before returning to our hotel, we’ll visit the John F. Kennedy Memorial in Hyannis, overlooking Lewis Bay. Meal: Breakfast
Ferry Rides to Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket! Brand Point Lighthouse, Nantucket
Cape Cod - Nantucket Ferry
with its rose-covered cottages, Low Beach, Sankaty Head Lighthouse, Cranberry bogs & Nantucket moors followed by free time on our own to have lunch, shop and explore this quaint island town. Meal: Breakfast
DAY FIVE:
DAY FOUR: Today, we’ll ferry in First Class to Nantucket for a historic tour of America’s “most scenic little island.” Witness the beauty of The Old Mill, “Sconset” Village
As we head south toward home, we make a final stop at Olde Mistick Village with its beautiful and tranquil setting and unique collection of shops, stores and restaurants. Meal: Breakfast
Block Island: Ocean Retreat 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner
Your Tour Includes: • Block Island Ferry • Block Island Sightseeing Tour • National Hotel
spectacular bluffs, beautiful lighthouses, and 350 freshwater ponds (made from natural springs). Our host is the beautiful and historic National Hotel, located on the water in the heart of Old Harbor and within walking distance of all you need to see and do. Tonight’s dinner is at our hotel. Meal: Dinner National Hotel, Block Island
DAY ONE: Just 13 miles off the coast of Rhode Island is Block Island, a tranquil ocean retreat vacation spot featuring pristine beaches,
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2013 TOUR DATES May 19-23*, June 26-30, August 4-8, 21-25, September 8-12, 25-29, October 6-10 -Rates From-
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Block Island Lighthouse
Enjoy a guided tour of Block Island, featuring the Island’s history, lighthouses and folklore. The remainder of the day and evening are ours to explore this lovely coastal town. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE: After breakfast at our hotel, we’ll ferry back across the Block Island Sound and arrive on the mainland before departing for home with fond memories of our relaxing vacation. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATES June 9-11, September 15-17
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$43995
SINGLE - $55995 TRIPLE - $38995 -Rates Per Person-
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Smoky Mountain Splendor Featuring Dollywood
6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS -Escorted5 Breakfasts/2 Dinners Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom
Your Tour Includes 3 Fabulous Shows!* • NEW! Smith Family Theater Show • NEW! Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show • Patty Waszak Show *Shows subject to change
PLUS, Your Tour Includes: • Dollywood • Great Smoky Mountains National Park • NEW! Titanic Museum • Incredible Christmas Place & Bell Tower Square • Old Mill Village
beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America’s most visited national park. After spending one overnight in Wytheville, VA, we’ll travel to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee where we’ll spend the next three overnights. We’ll enjoy free time for lunch on our own and shopping at historic Old Mill Village featuring an authentic working mill that is over 170 years old, a general store and 25 specialty shops. At the new Titanic Museum, experience what it was like to walk the hallways, parlors, cabins and Grand Staircase of the Titanic while surrounded by more than 400 artifacts directly from the ship and its passengers. We’re in for a night of entertainment at the Smith Family Theater where we’ll eat dinner and sit back, relax and take a musical ride along the path of Country Oldies, Bluegrass, and Soulful Gospel-Southern Style filled with comedy through and through. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY THREE:
Today, we’ll enjoy a tour of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Called “The Land of a Thousand Smokes” by the native CheroDAY ONE & TWO: kee, we’ll see row upon row of Come with Starr to experience misty mountain ranges with Great Smoky Mountains Nation- clear, rushing streams showal Park where ridge upon ridge casing seasonal beauty. Next of forest straddles the border be- its lunch and free time on our tween North Carolina and Tenown in Gatlinburg, filled with a nessee. World renowned for its rich variety of things to see and diverse plant and animal life, the do. This evening we’ll enjoy
Old Mill Village, Pigeon Forge, TN
3 Fabulous Shows! great food and first class live theater entertainment at The Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Show featuring a side-splitting show and a fourcourse meal to “die” for. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY FOUR: Today, we’re off to world-famous Dollywood! Nestled in the lush foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood is one of the most popular vacation destinations. We’ll have a full day to enjoy thrilling amusement rides, as well as live entertainment showcasing the best in country, bluegrass, mountain and gospel music with more than a dozen stage shows. We’ll also see master craftsmen demonstrate centuries-old crafts including blacksmithing, glass blowing and woodcarving. Meal: Breakfast
DAY FIVE: We’ll start the day with The Patty Waszak Show– a high energy, heart warming variety show featuring a wide variety of music including big band favorites, polkas, 50s and 60s rock ‘n’ roll, country music, 70s disco, show tunes, hits of the 80s, 90s, current hits, audience participation, sing-a-long, and music trivia. Next, we’ll visit The Incredible Christmas Place and Bell Tower Square, a charming Bavarianthemed village surrounding a cobblestone courtyard featuring a garden railway and live exotic birds. One of the largest Christmas villages in the U.S., Christmas Place celebrates Christmas year-round with more than 30,000 square-feet of shopping space throughout several stores, including thousands of Christmas-themed items, gifts and collectibles, ornaments and displays, nativity scenes, designer trees, stockings, nutcrack-
Great Smoky Mountain Murder Mystery Dinner Cast
ers, wreaths, dollhouses, music boxes and much more! Later we begin our journey home with a stop for an overnight in Wytheville, VA. Meal: Breakfast
DAY SIX: We travel home today with our splendid Smoky Mountains memories to last a lifetime! Meal: Breakfast
Memorable Moment “We experienced Southern hospitality at its best on this tour from everyone we met onboard to the staff at our hotels, to our driver and escort. Dollywood was the highlight for us as we managed to see 4 stage shows in addition to delicious food, craft demonstrations, shopping and even a couple easy rides!”
Sharon Fabbri and Mae Jorris Philadelphia, PA 2013 TOUR DATES June 16-21*, September 8-13*, October 20-25 -Rates From-
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SINGLE - $99995 TRIPLE - $74995 -Rates Per Person-
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Niagara Falls: One Wonder After Another 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS -Escorted3 Breakfasts Your Tour Includes: • “Maid of the Mist” Boat Ride • Niagara Falls & Niagaraon-the-Lake Sightseeing Tour • Casino Niagara • Optional Dinner & Show at “Oh Canada Eh?”
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DAY TWO:
Today we travel through the Pocono Mountains and across New York to one of the truly awesome wonders of our world. After crossing the border, we’ll arrive in Niagara Falls, Ontario. We’ll enjoy the next three nights at a comfortable Clifton Hill hotel located conveniently to the falls and within walking distance to Casino Niagara and many other local attractions, restaurants, entertainment, and shops.
Our guided sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls takes us to visit the spectacular Floral Clock and gives us a view of the exciting Whirlpool Aerocar as it travels above the swirling Whirlpool. We’ll make our way to Niagaraon-the Lake where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. We’ll pass by vineyards and orchards and enjoy free time for lunch in this charming town. Tonight, we offer an optional dinner and show at “Oh Canada Eh?” Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE:
Maid of the Mist
We’re off to see the tumbling, thunderous falls that literally will take your breath away. Wearing our souvenir rain ponchos, the “Maid of the Mist” will take us on a thrilling ride past the base of the American Falls and into the basin of the Horseshoe Falls, through rolling waterfalls,
whitewater, and massive rock formations. The afternoon and evening are ours to explore Niagara. Meal: Breakfast
DAY FOUR: Our journey home will carry us through New York and Pennsylvania’s beautiful Pocono Mountains. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATES June 2-5*, June 30 - July 3, July 21-24, August 4-7, 18-21, September 8-11*, 22-25*, Sept 29 - Oct 2* -Rates From-
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$39995*
SINGLE - $49995* TRIPLE - $37995* -Rates Per PersonPassport Required
Pinegrove Resort Ranch in the Catskills of New York Relax and have fun in the picturesque foothills of the Catskill Mountains at this popular all-inclusive vacation spot. It’s the perfect getaway, offering a mountain of fun for everyone! Feast on hearty all-you-can-eat meals and a free snack bar. Enjoy complimentary cocktail parties and live entertainment nightly. Our stay will be filled with activities and entertainment…There’s plenty to do - rain or shine! On our way home, we’ll cruise the Hudson River aboard the “Rip Van Winkle” and enjoy a boxed lunch. See millionaires’ estates, picturesque Hudson River lighthouses and quaint villages surrounded by the natural beauty of vineyards, orchards and scenic preservations sites.
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS
Pinegrove Corral
-Escorted2 Breakfasts/3 Lunches/ 2 Dinners
Especially for Seniors!
Indoor Activities: Pinegrove Resort Ranch
Indoor Pool, Dance Lessons, Bingo, Shuffleboard, Karaoke, Board Games, Bocce, Paddleball, Miniature Golf, Archery, Ping Pong
Pinegrove Hayride
2013 TOUR DATES April 22-24, June 19-21, October 16-18, November 6-8
Outdoor Activities: (weather permitting)
Horseback riding, Cattle Drive, Hayrides, Horseshoes, Nature Walks, Cattle Calling, Badminton, Tennis
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Especially for Seniors!
DOUBLE -
Pinegrove Grounds
$35995
Activities subject to change
SINGLE - $42995 TRIPLE - $34995
Package includes roundtrip transportation, baggage handling, taxes and meal gratuities.
-Rates Per Person-
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Québec City & Montréal 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS -Escorted1 Breakfast Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom
Your Tour Includes: • Québec City Sightseeing Tour • Montréal Sightseeing Tour • Notre Dame Basilica • Ste. Anne de Beaupre • Montmorency Falls • Casino de Montréal
DAY ONE: Québec City and Montréal are the perfect places to experience a European-style vacation without having to fly across the Atlantic. Traveling north through New York State we cross the border into Canada and arrive in the exciting city of Montréal. Our accommodations for the next two evenings are located in the heart of the city.
that shows off the city’s rich French and English heritages. Sights include Dominion Square, Place Bonaventure, the Court Houses, Old Montréal, Olympic Park, The Old French Quarter and more. The highlight of our tour is a visit to the masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture, Notre Dame Basilica. This afternoon, enjoy free time on own exploring this beautiful city. Choose from the many historical, natural and cultural offerings this city filled with Old World charm was made famous for. Tonight, we’ll try our luck at the Casino de Montréal.
A Taste of Europe Just to Our North!
Old Montréal
DAY FIVE & SIX: Our journey home includes an overnight at the friendly Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington Vermont. Meal: Breakfast Québec City
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Memorable Moment
Our time in Québec City features visits to the Shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupre and Montmorency Falls, with spectacular vistas over the St. Lawrence River. Our guided tour of Québec City includes views of the Plains of Abraham, Joan of Arc Gardens, Chateau Frontenac, Place Royal and much more! Our accommodations for the next two nights are the Hilton Québec City, overDAY TWO: looking Parliament Hill and just Explore the wonders of Montréal steps away from the entrance to the old walled city. on a guided sightseeing tour
Boston, Massachusetts 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts Trinity Church, Boston
Montmorency Falls, Québec
“Quebec City has it all… History, culture, beautiful landscapes, restaurants and shopping. In Montreal the French and English cultures combined for a wonderful introduction to this city. I even used some French I learned in high school!”
2013 TOUR DATES July 7-12, August 18-23, September 15-20, October 6-11
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$83995
SINGLE - $1,17995 TRIPLE - $73995 -Rates Per PersonPassport Required
Barbara Small Hamilton, NJ
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
Boston Skyline
This vibrant, thriving city is renowned for its cultural facilities, world-class educational institutions, champion sports franchises, as well as its place at the very forefront of American history. There is no better way to experience the cosmopolitan and historic city of Boston than with Starr!
Our full day in Boston begins with an extensive guided sightseeing tour of all major sites in Boston’s North End and Cambridge including Old North Church, Paul Revere Home, Boston Commons, Public Gardens, Financial District, Back Bay areas of Fenway, Boston Harbor, and Cambridge along with Harvard University. This afternoon and evening you’ll have plenty of time on your own to choose from the wonderful activities and attractions that “Beantown” has to offer. On our last morning we’ll stop at Bunker Hill Monument and Museum and visit The Charlestown Navy Yard before departing for home with our wonderful Boston memories. Don’t miss this chance to experience beautiful Boston, Massachusetts!
2013 TOUR DATES April 19-21, June 14-16, August 2-4, September 13-15, 27-29, October 25-27
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$31995
SINGLE - $41995 TRIPLE - $27995 -Rates Per Person-
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
New England Rail & Sail -Escorted3 Breakfasts/2 Dinners
Your Tour Includes: • Lake Winnipesaukee Sightseeing Cruise • Café Lafayette Dinner Train • Valley Train Excursion • Cog Mountain Railroad Visitor Center • Kellerhaus Candy • Annalee’s Doll Museum
DAY ONE: All aboard! This vacation shows us the breathtaking beauty of New England up close from the comfort of two rail excursions MS Mount Washington on Lake Winnipesaukee
an era of the past, experiencing new excitement or the reliving of childhood memories. Marvel at the breathtaking scenery along the fields and forests of the Pemigewasset River and into DAY TWO: the heart of the White Mountain Our day begins with a Lake WinRegion of New Hampshire on nipesaukee sightseeing cruise this magical journey! where we’ll sail the M/S Mount Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Washington. After free time and lunch on own in Wolfeboro, we’ll tour Kellerhaus Candy and DAY THREE: Annalee’s Doll Museum. Tonight Climb aboard the Valley Train for we’ll experience The Café Lafay- an authentic railroading experiette Dinner Train to enjoy a sce- ence as we journey on historic nic train ride and 5-course meal rail routes from the 1874 train served in Grand European man- station in North Conway Village ner in the “restaurant with a con- to Conway where we’ll see stantly changing view”. Aboard the powerful locomotive “run around” the train in preparation a beautifully restored Pullman for the return trip. After lunch dining car, we’ll be swept into on own in North Conway, we’ll visit the fascinating Cog Mountain Railroad Visitor Center at the base of Mount Washington. Examine the history and memorabilia of The Cog at the Marshfield Station, where the original Old Peppersass engine is on display. Meal: Breakfast
and a scenic boat ride. Our first day takes us to Lincoln, New Hampshire where we’ll spend three overnights. Meal: Dinner
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS
Valley Train
Café Lafayette Dinner Train
DAY FOUR: Today we travel home with fond memories of our rail and sail vacation. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATE June 13-16
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Spring Training in Clearwater, Florida Join Starr and cheer on your favorite team as they begin the race for the pennant!
DRIVE DOUBLE -
Your Tour Includes: • Admission to FOUR Major League Baseball games • Seats offering a great view of the field • Arrival at the ballparks at least one hour before game time - plenty of time to watch batting practice and maybe get an autograph from your favorite player! • Accommodations in a centrally-located Clearwater hotel
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$1,09995
$63995
A Baseball Fan’s Dream!
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$1,15995
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SINGLE - $1,29995 TRIPLE - $1,09995
8 Days/7 Nights
4 Days/3 Nights
Escorted • 7 Breakfasts March 19-26
Escorted • 3 Breakfasts March 25-28
Game Schedule:
Game Schedule:
• March 21: Phillies at Boston (Ft. Myers) • March 22: Atlanta at Phillies • March 23: Phillies at Baltimore (Sarasota) • March 24: Boston at Phillies
• March 25: Phillies at Toronto (Clearwater) • March 26: Tampa Bay at Phillies • March 27: Phillies at Detroit (Lakeland) • March 28: Toronto at Phillies
*Game Schedule Subject to Change*
*Game Schedule Subject to Change*
Ride in the comfort of a Starr Bus with expanded legroom
Fly instead of drive
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Nashville: Music City Treasures 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS -Escorted5 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 2 Dinners Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom
Your Tour Includes: • “A Tribute to the King Through the Years” Show • Fontanel Mansion • Belle Meade Plantation with Tour and Wine Tasting • Grand Ole Opry Performance • Nashville Sightseeing Tour • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum • Nashville Nightlife Theater Performance • “Drama of Creation” at Natural Bridge
Our first Nashville highlight is at the Texas Troubadour Theatre where we’ll see “A Tribute to the King Through the Years” featuring over 30 songs and 5 costumes. This high energy, live musical biography transports the audience through six phases of Elvis’ career. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE:
This morning we’ll tour Belle Meade Plantation where a century of Belle Meade’s history is told through the eyes of the Harding & Jackson Family and the skilled laborers who collectively worked to make the Plantation America’s premier Thoroughbred Horse Farm. Next it’s off to Fontanel Mansion, former home of Country Music Hall of Fame member Barbara Mandrell. Hear personal stories of the Mandrell family along with other incredible stories of other DAY ONE & TWO: You know when you hear a great artists that only music insiders have heard. Tonight we’ll enjoy tune and you can’t get it out of your head? Nashville is like that an evening performance at the Grand Ole Opry. - once you hear its song, you’ll never want to leave! On our way Meals: Breakfast, Lunch to Nashville, “Music City, USA”, we will spend our first overnight DAY FOUR: This morning we’ll witness the in Virginia and then the next history and beauty of Music three overnights in Nashville.
City on a guided tour featuring famous Music Row, the Bicentennial Mall, the State Capitol and Nashville’s Parthenon. We’ll also see the homes of country legends Martina McBride, Ronnie Milsap and Tammy Wynette. This afternoon we’ll visit the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum where we’ll step into the world of country music and discover the stories behind
DAY FIVE & SIX: We journey north to Natural Bridge, Virginia where we’ll spend one overnight and enjoy “Drama of Creation,” a breathtaking sound and light show depicting the seven days of creation. Meals: 2 Breakfasts, Dinner
Grand Ole Opry Stage
Nashville Skyline
the songs. This evening we’ll experience a celebration of the best of Country Music from both past and present at the Nashville Nightlife Theater. Hear songs from many of the great artists in country music history and today’s hottest superstars. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
2013 TOUR DATES May 5-10, September 15-20
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Québec Winter Carnival 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS -Escorted-
Your Tour Includes: • Winter Carnival All Access Pass • Ice Hotel Tour with a Cocktail at the Ice Bar
Every year, thousands of visitors flock to Québec City to celebrate the magic and beauty of winter at the Québec Winter Carnival. With over 1 million participants, this famous event has become the largest winter celebration in the world. The city and the Plains of Abraham morph into an enormous playground and Carnivalgoers can enjoy activities galore, including snow slides, snow baths, parades, an ice house, outdoor movies, zip lines, snow sculptures, sleigh rides, a sugar shack, snow rafting, dogsled rides, ice tower, shows, skating and much more! Come with Starr to the 59th annual Québec Winter Carnival. We’ll stay in a beautiful hotel right in the heart of the action and your admission is included to most events. Our getaway also includes a tour of the world-famous Hôtel de Glace (Ice Hotel), made completely of ice, with its galleries and one-of-a-kind ice paintings and sculptures. Our tour ends with a cocktail at the incredible Ice Bar!
Bonhomme, Québec Winter Carnival
Québec Winter Carnival, Ice Palace
2013 TOUR DATE February 15-18
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SINGLE - $89995 TRIPLE - $56995 -Rates Per PersonPassport Required
En route to and on our way home from Québec, we’ll have free time in Montréal where we’ll overnight at a centrally located hotel.
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Featuring Biloxi, New Orleans, and Atlanta 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS -Escorted7 Breakfasts/1 Brunch/ 1 Dinner Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom
Your Tour Includes: • Biloxi Shrimping Trip & Marine Adventure Cruise • New Orleans Sightseeing Tour • “Katrina” Tour • Bellingrath Gardens & Home • Jazz Brunch at the Court of Two Sisters • Beauvoir • New Orleans’ French Quarter • Little White House • CNN Studio Tour
Memorable Moment “This was my first trip south of Washington, DC and won’t be my last! I loved the southern hospitality and seeing sights I have only read about. New Orleans was a special highlight for me as well as the shrimping trip in Biloxi. What fun we all had! I’ll be back for more!”
DAY ONE & TWO:
Beau Rivage Resort & Casino
We’ll travel southward and stop for an overnight in North Carolina before arriving in Atlanta, GA. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE: Today, we’ll visit the Little White House Historic Site, the preserved cottage where Franklin Delano Roosevelt died. Later we continue on to Biloxi, Mississippi where we’ll spend 3 overnights at the luxurious waterfront Beau Rivage Resort & Casino located right on the Gulf of Mexico. Immerse yourself in the ultimate relaxation, entertainment and recreational experience. Meal: Breakfast
DAY FOUR: This morning starts with a tour of Beauvoir, the last home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Later we board the “Sailfish,” a Living Marine Adventure Cruise that takes us on a real Biloxi Shrimping trip. Next we’ll learn first hand about Hurricane Katrina and hear inside information from the front lines of the recovery. Dinner tonight is at our beautiful hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner Bellingrath Gardens & Home
Nancy Moore Southampton, PA French Quarter, New Orleans
DAY FIVE: Our day begins with fascinating introduction to the endless variety of sights found in America’s most European city. Our guided tour of New Orleans includes views of the Superdome, St. Louis III Cemetery, Charles Avenue, Tulane University and so much more. Next we’re off to the historic Court of Two Sisters where we’ll enjoy a wonderful live Jazz Brunch Buffet served in the French Quarter’s largest courtyard. Later, we’ll have some Jackson Square, New Orleans free time to explore the French Quarter. DAY SEVEN & EIGHT: Meals: Breakfast, Brunch On our way homeward, we’ll stop to visit CNN Studios for a DAY SIX: guided tour offering a dramatic Today we travel through Alalook at the history of the CNN bama and stop to tour the beau- News Group Networks, their covtiful Bellingrath Gardens and erage of the events that shape Home. Built in 1935, the English our world and the state-of-theRenaissance home was designed art studios responsible for bringby prominent architect, George ing the news to over one billion B. Rogers and is complete with people around the globe. Later its original furnishings and exwe’ll begin our journey northtensive collection of decorative ward and stop for an overnight arts. We’ll also visit the gardens North Carolina before arriving where we’ll see the rose garden, home. Meals: 2 Breakfasts experience the Bayou Boardwalk, marvel at Mirror Lake, 2013 TOUR DATE behold the Great Lawn, view the Asian-American Gardens, stroll September 14-21 through the Butterfly Garden, 95 observe formal garden terraces DOUBLE and more! Later we’ll arrive in SINGLE - $1,39995 TRIPLE - $1,03995 Atlanta where we’ll spend our -Rates Per Personovernight. Meal: Breakfast
$1,099
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All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Agawa Canyon, Ontario 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS -Escorted6 Breakfasts/3 Lunches Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom
Your Tour Includes: • Full Day Agawa Canyon Train Tour • Soo Locks Boat Tour • Meadow Brook Hall • Edsel & Eleanor Ford House • Mackinaw Crossings • Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland
DAY ONE: Ride our deluxe motorcoach to our overnight stay in Ohio.
DAY FOUR: All aboard! for our Agawa Canyon Train Tour, a full-day wilderness excursion traveling over towering trestles, alongside pristine lakes and rivers, and through the awesome granite rock formations and mixed forests of the Canadian Shield. Attendants will be on board to tell us all about this fascinating country and its history. After coasting 500 ft. down to the floor of the Canyon, we’ll have time to experience the rugged beauty up close. See 4 sets of waterfalls, get up close to the canyon wall, or pull up a bench and watch the Agawa River flow by. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Full Day Train Tour!
Agawa Canyon Train Tour
DAY FIVE:
Today we embark on a Soo Locks Boat Tour to experience the largVisit the Edsel & Eleanor Ford est waterway traffic system on House, where exquisite archiearth. We’ll travel through the tecture, breathtaking lakefront locks and right alongside the big grounds and a collection of fine ships. Our boat rides the water and decorative arts tell the story as it is raised 21 feet straight up, of one of America’s most impor- to the level of Lake Superior. tant industrial families. After Tonight’s hotel is located in spending our second night in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Plymouth, Michigan, we’ll enjoy Meal: Breakfast free time at charming Mackinaw Crossings, a shopping, dining DAY SIX: and entertainment complex. Our This morning, we’ll stroll next two overnights will be in through Bronner’s Christmas Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Wonderland with its vast array of Meals: 2 Breakfasts, Lunch
DAY TWO & THREE:
Soo Locks Boat Tour
decorated Christmas trees, ornaments, and amusing displays. After, we’ll enjoy lunch and a guided tour of Meadow Brook Hall, a magnificent 110-room, Tudor-revival style mansion and former residence of Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of auto pioneer John Dodge. Tonight we’ll spend in the Cleveland area. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Agawa Canyon Train Tour
2013 TOUR DATE August 18-24
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$1,09995
SINGLE - $1,39995 TRIPLE - $99995 -Rates Per PersonPassport Required
DAY SEVEN: Today, our motorcoach whisks us home. Meal: Breakfast
Irish Festival at Turning Stone Casino Verona, NY 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 1 Meal Credit
Come enjoy the Annual Irish Festival at Turning Stone Casino filled with live entertainment, giveaways and promotions throughout the resort. Turning Stone offers a High Stakes Bingo Hall, Instant Multi-Games with their cashless version of traditional slots, Poker Room with 32 tables, Keno and Table Games like baccarat, blackjack, roulette, craps and more!
Package includes:*
• Day 1: $40 Casino Free Play -OR- $30 Bingo Bucks & $10 Bingo Matchplay • Day 2: $40 Casino Free Play -OR- $30 Bingo Bucks & $10 Bingo Matchplay • 2 Overnight Accommodations at The Hotel at Turning Stone Casino Resort *Casino package subject to change, must be 21 years of age with photo ID to receive package.
2013 TOUR DATE March 14-16
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$44995
SINGLE - $58995 TRIPLE - $39995 -Rates Per Person-
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Maine’s Moose & Mountains 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS -Escorted4 Breakfasts/3 Dinners
Your Tour Includes: • Maine Moose Tour • Bethel, ME Walking Tour • Bethel Historical Society & two 17th Century homes • Minute Man National Historical Park • Bumpus Mineral Mine • Long Lake Boat Cruise • L.L. Bean Flagship Store
DAY ONE: As close to a celebrity as a wild animal can get, the Maine moose is as elusive and camerashy as any Hollywood star. On this great vacation in beautiful and scenic Maine, we’ll see the Maine moose in its native envi-
ronment while making lasting memories. As we travel northward, dinner and overnight accommodations are in Lincoln, NH. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Our first day in Maine brings us to historic Bethel where a local guide will walk us through the town. More Bethel highlights include a visit to the O’Neil Robinson House and the Dr. Moses Mason House as well as the Bethel Historical Society featuring the history of western Maine and the White Mountain region of Maine and New Hampshire. This afternoon we’ll visit Bumpus Mineral Mine to see the geology and mineralogy followed by real-life Gem and Mineral Sluicing. Our next two overnights are in Bethel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY THREE:
Songo River Queen
This morning we’ll sail aboard the Songo River Queen II, an authentic Mississippi River Stern Paddle Boat Replica located on Long Lake in Naples. Created by
receding glaciers, Long Lake has many beautiful coves and rocks and is home to many species of wildlife including the Loon. After free time and dinner at our hotel, this evening brings us our moose tour! Our guide will take us into the natural habitat of the moose and will tell us facts about the moose and the northern woods of Maine so we can capture the perfect moose photo. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
is in the Boston suburbs. Meal: Breakfast
DAY FIVE: Our last stop before arriving home is the Minute Man National Historical Park, dedicated to the soldiers, or Minute Man, as they were referred to, who fought during the Revolutionary War. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATE
DAY FOUR: Our first stop today is at the L.L. Bean Flagship Store in Freeport. As we continue southward, we’ll spend free time and have dinner on own in Boston. Our overnight
June 26-30
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$79995
SINGLE - $99995 TRIPLE - $74995 -Rates Per Person-
Hudson Valley, NY: Culinary Highlights 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT -Escorted1 Breakfast/1 Brunch/ 1 Lunch
Your Tour Includes: • Mohonk Mountain House Brunch and Free Time • Tuthilltown Spirits Distillers • Culinary Institute of America with lunch at St. Andrews Café • Vanderbilt Mansion
DAY ONE: Foodies and gourmets alike will love this culinary getaway featuring great food and spirits. Join us for this tasty, unique, fun and memorable trip. We’ll
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Mohonk Mountain House - Jim Smith Photography
kick off with a beautiful Sunday brunch at Mohonk Mountain House, a sprawling Victorian Castle Resort. Tucked away at the top of Shawagunk Ridge, Mohonk offers spectacular views of an incredible landscape. Continuing on with our theme, we’ll stop to tour and taste the spirits at Tuthilltown Spirits Distillers. Our overnight accommodations are in Kingston, NY. Meal: Brunch
DAY TWO: Today’s highlight is a visit and tour of the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). Nestled in along the east bank of the majestic Hudson River on 150 scenic acres, the CIA is the only residential college in the world devoted entirely to culinary education. Lunch is at the student staffed St. Andrew’s Café at the Institute, featuring contemporary cuisine with an Asian inspiration served
in a casual and comfortable atmosphere. Before departing for home we’ll stop for a tour of Vanderbilt Mansion. Historically known as Hyde Park, this is one of the oldest and most venerable Hudson River estates. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
2013 TOUR DATE March 10-11
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$32995
SINGLE - $38995 TRIPLE - $31995 -Rates Per Person-
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: The Grand Strand 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS -Escorted5 Breakfasts/2 Dinners Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom
Your Tour Includes: • NEW! Carolina Opry Show • Pirates Voyage Dinner Show • Myrtle Beach & Georgetown, SC Sightseeing Tour including Kaminski House Museum • Brookgreen Gardens • Broadway at the Beach • Fredericksburg, VA Trolley Tour • Landmark Resort Hotel
night is at Bovine’s Restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY THREE: Today, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of Myrtle Beach and Georgetown, South Carolina. Learn about the history of Myrtle Beach with its rice plantations and its folklore. See Georgetown with its charming oak-lined avenues and beautiful riverfront and tour Kaminski House Museum. Tonight, fun awaits us at The Carolina Opry. This awardwinning show blends high energy music, comedy and dance that will leave you on the edge of your seat! Meal: Breakfast
DAY ONE & TWO: After an overnight stop in North Carolina, we continue on to Myrtle Beach, our playground for fun, excitement, and relaxation, where we’ll spend three overnights at the oceanfront Landmark Resort offering beautiful accommodations and a variety of amenities. Enjoy free time at Broadway at the Beach, featuring specialty shops, restaurants, theatres and attractions. Dinner on our second
Myrtle Beach State Park
DAY FOUR: At Brookgreen Gardens, we’ll see a compelling showcase of art and nature where more than 500 works of sculpture are displayed throughout breathtaking gardens. Tonight we’re in for a treat at the Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show, featuring an indoor lagoon, 3 pirate ships and more than 2 dozen acrobats, aerialists, divers, dancers and singers. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY FIVE & SIX:
Myrtle Beach
As we travel homeward, we stop for an overnight in Fredericksburg, VA. On our final morning we’ll enjoy a trolley tour featuring historic homes, attractions, and the famous Sunken Road, site of the Battle of Fredericksburg. Meals: 2 Breakfasts
Memorable Moment I hadn’t seen the shores of Myrtle Beach since I was a child and this trip brought back fond memories. The shows were exciting and I even found some time to rest and relax. Our hotel was located right on the beach so we could easily see and do so much. Joe Lynch - Cherry Hill, NJ
2013 TOUR DATES May 5-10, September 8-13
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SINGLE - $99995 TRIPLE - $73995 -Rates Per Person-
Rochester, NY: Lilac Festival 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts
Your Tour Includes: • Lilac Festival Celebration • George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography George Eastman House
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
DAY ONE & TWO: We’re off to Rochester’s annual Lilac Festival celebration that began in 1898 when 3,000 people, dressed in their Victorian best, gathered to stroll among the lilacs in Highland Park. Today, this event lasts 10 days, drawing high-quality craft exhibitors, international food vendors, and home and garden demonstrations and displays. Enjoy marching bands, equestrienne performers, costumed characters, drum and bugle corps and much more! This afternoon we’ll visit the George Eastman Museum of Photography, a mansion
featuring original furnishings, formal gardens & beautifully landscaped grounds. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE: After breakfast, we’ll travel home. Meal: Breakfast
$79995
2013 TOUR DATE May 10-12
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$36995
SINGLE - $48995 TRIPLE - $32995 -Rates Per Person-
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Biltmore Estate: Festival of Flowers, Asheville, NC 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS -Escorted4 Breakfasts/2 Dinners
Your Tour Includes: • A full day to enjoy Biltmore Estate and its Annual Festival of Flowers featuring live music, special restaurant menus, gardening seminars & much more • Asheville Sightseeing Tour • Reynolda House • “Drama of Creation” at Natural Bridge • Folk Art Center
DAY ONE & TWO: After one overnight in Virginia, we’ll arrive in Asheville, North Carolina for a guided sightseeing tour offering views of downtown historic sights such as the Basilica of St. Lawrence, D.M. Roman Catholic Church and the Vance Memorial. We’ll also visit
the Folk Art Center, showplace of the finest in traditional and contemporary crafts in the Southern Appalachians. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Biltmore Estate
DAY THREE: Today we are in for a treat as we attend the 28th annual Festival of Flowers at Biltmore Estate. With thousands of blooms adorning America’s largest home and acres of gardens, Biltmore is the epicenter of bliss during this magnificent annual Festival. Enjoy exquisite floral displays of tulips, azaleas and other spring flowers in this beautiful setting surrounded by the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy a variety of events including live music, gardening seminars, special restaurant menus and more. Spend a wonderful day at this National Historic Landmark, with its stunning house, gardens and winery. Meal: Breakfast
DAY FOUR:
DAY FIVE:
Today we travel safely home. This morning we stop to visit Reynolda House, the 1917 estate Meal: Breakfast of industrialist R.J. Reynolds. 2013 TOUR DATE Then it’s onto Natural Bridge, Virginia where we’ll spend one April 28 - May 2 overnight and enjoy “Drama of Creation,” a breathtaking sound 95 DOUBLE and light show depicting the SINGLE - $82995 TRIPLE - $61995 seven days of creation. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner -Rates Per Person-
$679
Blennerhassett Island, West Virginia 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS -Escorted3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 3 Dinners
Your Tour Includes: • Sternwheeler Riverboat Ride to Blennerhassett Island with a Mansion Tour, Museum Visit and Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride • “Meet” Margaret Blennerhassett • Castle of Marietta • Fenton Glass Museum • Henderson Hall • Ohio River Museum • Holl’s Swiss Chocolatier • Oil & Gas Museum • Smoot Theatre Tour • Parkersburg, WV Sightseeing Tour
Blennerhassett Island, site of the alleged plot by Aaron Burr and Harman Blennerhassett to establish a southwest empire. We’ll spend 3 overnights in Parkersburg, WV located at the confluence of the Ohio and Little Kanawha Rivers. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Our day starts with a visit to the Ohio River Museum where we’ll discover the golden age of the steamboat and learn about the ecology of the Ohio River system. After a visit to the Gothic Revival-style Castle of Marietta, we’ll stop at the Fenton Glass Museum to explore the largest manufacturer of handmade colored glass in the U.S. This afternoon we’ll tour Henderson
DAY ONE: Come with Starr for a fun-filled romp through history at
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Blennerhassett Sternwheeler
Hall, one of the few plantations left in West Virginia. Later, we’ll sample delicious chocolates while learning the history of this family-owned business at Holl’s Swiss Chocolatier. Following dinner, we’ll “meet” Margaret Blennerhassett and hear her story that will have us enticed for our visit to Blennerhassett Island tomorrow. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY THREE: Our morning starts with a visit to Oil & Gas Museum presenting the intriguing history of the oil and gas industry, including how the accumulation of wealth from oil impacted West Virginia statehood. Later it’s what we’ve all been waiting for…A 19th century-style sternwheeler riverboat ride on the Ohio River to historic Blennerhassett Island where we’ll enjoy a boxed lunch, Mansion Tour, Museum Visit and a Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride.
Blennerhassett Mansion
Once back on the mainland we’ll enjoy a riding tour featuring highlights of Parkersburg, WV. After dinner we’ll enjoy dessert along with a tour of historic Smoot Theatre. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY FOUR: Today we travel home with memories of our vacation. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATES August 1-4, October 3-6
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$75995
SINGLE - $95995 TRIPLE - $68995 -Rates Per Person-
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Railroads of New England 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS -Escorted3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 2 Dinners
Your Tour Includes: • Café Lafayette Dinner Train • Conway Scenic Railroad’s Notch Train • White River Flyer Rail Excursion • Mount Washington Cog Railway Visitor Center
DAY ONE: We begin our journey to beautiful New England with an overnight stop in Rutland, VT. Meal: Dinner
Notch Train Crossing the Frankenstein Trestle
DAY TWO: This morning, we board the White River Flyer and travel across the White and Connecticut Rivers. Take in the breathtaking panoramic views of the White Mountain foothills and across a causeway which serves as a wildlife sanctuary. We’ll enjoy lunch aboard the train and make a stop at the Montshire Museum. Tonight we enjoy a scenic excursion aboard the Café Lafayette Dinner Train along the Pemigewasset River and into the heart of the White Mountain Region. While traveling aboard the “Granite Eagle,” one of three beautifully restored Pullman dining cars, we’ll enjoy a delicious five-course meal served as we ride in Grand European manner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY THREE:
Café Lafayette Train
All aboard the Conway Scenic Railroad’s Notch Train to see some of the finest natural scenery as we travel through spectacular Crawford Notch – past sheer bluffs, steep ravines, cascading brooks and streams,
panoramic mountain vistas, across Frankenstein Trestle and Willey Brook Bridge – enroute to Crawford and Fabyan stations. Later, we’ll stop at the Mount Washington Cog Railway Visitor’s Center, located at the base of Mount Washington. Examine the history and memorabilia of The Cog at the Marshfield Station and see where the original Old Peppersass engine is on display. Tonight’s dinner is on our own. Meal: Breakfast
DAY FOUR: Today we travel home with memories of our beautiful vacation to last a lifetime! Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATES September 12-15, 26-29
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$83995
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Atlantic City Overnight Getaway
Featuring an exclusive live performance at the Tropicana Resort & Casino Marty & Wendy
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT -Escorted1 Breakfast
Your Tour Includes: • Matinee Performance ♠ May 5-6: Tony Bennett & Friends Tribute Show ♣ June 23-24: Grand Ole Opry Jamboree Tribute Show ♥ September 8-9: Tom Stevens, “Man of 1,000 Voices” ♦ October 27-28: Bobby Rydell • 1 Overnight at the Tropicana Casino Resort
Forté Th masula
Tom Stevens
Come with Starr to Atlantic City and experience all that the Tropicana has to offer including gaming, wonderful dining options, boardwalk access and a fabulous matinee performance.
Casino Package Includes: • (1) Buffet Voucher • $15 SLOT PLAY A.C.Boardwalk
Casino package subject to change, must be 21 years of age with photo ID to receive package.
Bobby Rydell
2013 TOUR DATES May 5-6*, June 23-24, September 8-9*, October 27-28 -Rates From-
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$17995*
SINGLE - $22995* TRIPLE - $15995* A.C.Boardwalk
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Memphis & Nashville: A Tennessee Twosome Grand Ole Opry Stage
7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS -Escorted4 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom
Your Tour Includes: • Memphis Sightseeing Tour • Grand Ole Opry Performance • Graceland Platinum Tour • Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum • Sun Studio • Opryland Hotel & “Delta” Flatboat Ride • Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Delta Flatboat Ride, Opryland Hotel
country, bluegrass and more. Our second night is at the Inn at Opryland. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE:
Today, we travel to Memphis to experience Graceland, Elvis Presley’s famed home. Get “all shook up” with a self-guided Graceland tour, featuring Elvis’ beloved mansion, two museums, The King’s custom airplanes and much more! Lunch today is at Graceland’s Chrome Grill. Our host for the next two evenings DAY ONE & TWO: is located right in the heart of After an overnight stop in everything. Virginia we continue traveling to Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Nashville, “Music City USA.” Our second day includes a visit to the magnificent Opryland Hotel DAY FOUR: Our sightseeing tour of Memwhere we’ll be surrounded by phis covers the historic downnine acres of lush indoor gardens, winding rivers, pathways, town area with drive-bys of the and sparkling waterfalls. Our vis- Mississippi River, Mud Island, The it includes a Flatboat ride down Pyramid, Beale Street, and much the scenic indoor river. Tonight more. After strolling along Beale we’ll see a fabulous performance Street, we’ll tour the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum to hear at the world famous Grand Ole personal stories of famous artOpry, showcasing the best in
ists such as Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis and B.B. King. At Sun Studios we’ll see where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and many others created the music that changed the world.
DAY FIVE: Today, we travel back to Nashville to explore the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Discover the stories behind the songs and see over 3,000 stage costumes, original song manuscripts, instruments and personal items. This evening we dine and are entertained at The Nashville Nightlife Theater featuring the city’s hottest variety show. Our overnight in Nashville is at the Inn at Opryland. Meal: Dinner
DAY SIX & SEVEN: Our journey homeward takes us through the Smoky Mountains, Virginia and the beautiful Appalachian Mountains where we overnight. Meals: 2 Breakfasts
Memorable Moment I have been a fan of Elvis all my life so this trip came highly anticipated. I am pleased to tell you that Starr exceeded my expectations with a terrific itinerary, safe driver and compassionate Tour Director. This was not my first trip with Starr and it won’t be my last! Mary Ellen Hanlon Southampton, PA
2013 TOUR DATES August 2-8, October 4-10
DOUBLE -
$1,04995
SINGLE - $1,34995 TRIPLE - $97995 -Rates Per Person-
Montréal International Jazz Festival 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS -Escorted-
2013 TOUR DATE
3 Breakfasts
June 27-30
Come with Starr and experience the 34th Annual Montréal International Jazz Festival, one of the largest music festivals in Montréal International Jazz Festival the world, featuring artists from around the globe. Enjoy a variety of performances held in both small jazz clubs and large venues; discover the sounds of Jazz, Blues, Latin Jazz, Brazilian, Cuban, African, Reggae, Contemporary and much more! We’ll stay in a hotel located in the heart of the city, just steps away from the Festival, so you’ll be right there as Montréal comes alive for this amazing event. Our getaway also includes a guided sightseeing tour of Montréal that shows off the city’s rich French and English heritages, including Dominion Square, Place Bonaventure, Old Montréal, The French Quarter, Notre Dame Basilica and much more.
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$58995
SINGLE - $79995 TRIPLE - $50995 -Rates Per PersonPassport Required
Events vary & most are free. Certain events require additional cost.
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Niagara Falls & Toronto 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS -Escorted4 Breakfasts
Your Tour Includes: • “Maid of the Mist” Boat Ride at Niagara Falls • Niagara Falls & Niagaraon-the-Lake Sightseeing Tour • Casino Niagara • Toronto Sightseeing Tour • CN Tower • Optional Dinner & Show at “Oh Canada Eh?”
DAY TWO: This morning we’ll travel the scenic Niagara River Parkway on our guided sightseeing tour featuring Brock’s Monument at historic Queenston Heights, the Hydro Electric Plants, the Whirlpool Aerocar, and Queen Victoria Park. We’ll make our way to Niagara-on-the-Lake passing by vineyards and orchards to enjoy free time for lunch in this charming town. This evening an optional Dinner and Show at “Oh Canada Eh?” is offered. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE:
DAY ONE: Today, we travel to one of the truly awesome wonders of our world. Arriving in Niagara Falls, Ontario, we enjoy the next four nights at a comfortable Clifton Hill hotel conveniently located to the Falls. Within walking distance is Casino Niagara and many other local attractions.
We’re off to Toronto for a sightseeing tour of this wonderful city including Chinatown, the Theatre District, the Harbour front and more. After, enjoy a visit to the CN Tower, the world’s tallest building where on a clear day we can see Niagara Falls and Buffalo. Meal: Breakfast
Maid of the Mist
DAY FOUR: We’re off to see the tumbling, thunderous falls that literally will take your breath away. As we don our blue rain jackets, our thrilling “Maid of the Mist” ride will take us so close, we will gasp at this “bottoms up” view of Niagara’s might. The afternoon and evening are ours to explore the falls area. Meal: Breakfast
DAY FIVE:
Toronto Skyline & CN Tower
2013 TOUR DATES June 9-13*, August 11-15, September 22-26* -Rates From-
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SINGLE - $68995* TRIPLE - $50995* -Rates Per PersonPassport Required
Our journey home will again carry us through New York and Pennsylvania’s beautiful Pocono Mountains. Meal: Breakfast
Castles of New York 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS -Escorted3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch
Your Tour Includes: • Boldt Castle • Singer Castle • Wing’s Castle • Millbrook Vineyards & Winery tour and tasting • St. Lawrence River Cruise • New York State Capitol
Boldt Castle
DAY ONE: As we travel north, our first stop is Wing’s Castle, featured on extreme homes and HGTV. Be mesmerized by the museum of antique memorabilia and collectibles, everything from military to primitive trinkets. As we travel through the beautiful Hudson Valley, we’ll stop at Millbrook Vineyards & Winery for a tour and tasting. Tonight we DAY THREE: overnight in Kingston, NY. Today we set sail from Alexandria Bay on a narrated boat DAY TWO: cruise of the St. Lawrence River. We continue northward to Our first stop is Singer Castle on Albany for a tour of the New Dark Island, the only castle on York State Capitol, a stunning the river to be completed, fully and beautiful example of 19th furnished and resided in during century architecture. Later we’ll the heydey of the great builders check into our hotel for the next and industrialists in New York. two overnights, the Edgewood Next, we’ll stop at Heart Island Resort, located in the heart of for a visit to Boldt Castle. Begun the Thousand Islands resort area in 1900 by Waldorf Astoria’s on the unspoiled shores of the George Boldt as a summer magnificent St. Lawrence River. home, this stone marvel was Meal: Breakfast nearly completed but never
Singer Castle
lived in. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY FOUR: We travel home with memories of our castle-filled vacation! Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATES June 6-9, September 5-8
DOUBLE -
$63995
SINGLE - $85995 TRIPLE - $59995 -Rates Per Person-
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Washington, DC: Our Nation’s Capital 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts
Your Tour Includes: • Smithsonian Institution • Kennedy Center for Performing Arts Tour • Arlington National Cemetery & Tram Ride • National WWII Veterans Memorial • Air Force Memorial • Lincoln Memorial • Vietnam Veterans Memorial • Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial • Washington, DC Sightseeing Tour
America’s living memorial to John F. Kennedy. After dinner on our own, we’ll see our nation’s capital illuminated on a twilight ride through the city.
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
Jefferson Memorial
DAY TWO: Today’s guided sightseeing tour includes the WWII Veterans Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, FDR Memorial, MLK Jr. Memorial, views of the Capitol, the Washington Monument, the White House, and much more. Later, explore the Smithsonian Institution and choose to visit the American Indian Museum, Air & Space Museum, Natural History Capitol Building
Reserve your
Cherry Blossom Parade April 12-14
$399.95 pp/double Museum or any of the many museums located on the “mall” area between the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument. Tonight we travel into Old Town Alexandria, Virginia for free time and dinner on own. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE: DAY ONE:
Our final day brings us to our nation’s most hallowed ground, Arlington National Cemetery, where we’ll take a tram ride
After arriving in our nation’s capital, we’ll tour the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts,
Celebrate the 101st Anniversary of the Cherry Blossom Festival in our nation’s capital! Call for special itinerary
through the grounds. Later, we will visit the Air Force Memorial before departing for home. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATES May 24-26, August 9-11, October 11-13
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$38995
SINGLE - $49995 TRIPLE - $33995 -Rates Per Person-
Thousand Islands Featuring Ottawa 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS -Escorted3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 2 Dinners†
Your Tour Includes: • Thousand Islands Boat Cruise on the St. Lawrence River • Kingston Sightseeing Tour including admission to Fort Henry • Ottawa Sightseeing Tour • Ottawa’s Byward Market • Thousand Islands Charity Casino
DAY ONE: As we travel north through the magnificent countryside, we cross the mighty St. Lawrence River and arrive amongst the lush greenery of Ontario’s Thousand Islands. Our host for the next three nights is located
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in the heart of the Thousand Islands. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: This morning, we embark on a sightseeing cruise where we’ll cruise both sides of the Seaway Channel-the American and the Canadian-and pass under both spans of the 1000 Islands International Bridge. Later we’ll experience a guided tour of the colonial capital - Kingston, Ontario. We’ll also visit Fort Henry, which served as part of a defense network against the American neighbors. Dinner this evening is at the Thousand Islands Charity Casino (†Must be 19 years with photo ID), a first-class gaming experience in a magnificent natural setting. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Th usand Islands
Capital, including a view of the Rideau Canal, Ambassadors’ homes and the Prime Minister’s residence. We’ll enjoy a buffet lunch and free time in the charming Byward Market, where vendors display their wares in an outdoor setting. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY FOUR: DAY THREE:
2013 TOUR DATES June 23-26, August 18-21, September 8-11
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$63995
SINGLE - $81995 TRIPLE - $59995 -Rates Per PersonPassport Required
This morning we begin our jourToday, we’ll travel to Ottawa and ney southward with wonderful enjoy a guided tour of Canada’s memories! Meal: Breakfast
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Ocean City, MD: Crab Cake Caper 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner
Your Tour Includes: • Crab Picking and Cooking Demo at The Crab Place with lunch • Assateague Adventure Cruise • Millard J. Tawes Museum • Crisfield, MD Sightseeing Tour • Berlin, Maryland
DAY ONE: Learn all about crabs on this Maryland vacation. See how they are harvested, cleaned, cooked and eaten on this fun and educational getaway to Ocean City. It’s all about crabs on this special Maryland getaway! On our first day we’ll arrive at our Ocean City beachfront hotel
followed by dinner at a local restaurant. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Today starts with a visit to the Millard J. Tawes Museum telling the story of Crisfield, MD from the forming of the Chesapeake Bay circa 12,000 years ago to the present. After a narrated drive through this historic town, we’ll head over to The Crab Place for a tour through the facility and to view the workers picking crabs, making crab cakes and steaming crabs. We’ll also see how the crabs are graded and packaged to be sent all over the country. After lunch at The Crab Place, we’ll return to our hotel for free
Assateague Adventure
Cape Cod & Martha’s Vineyard 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS -Escorted3 Breakfasts/1 Dinner
Your Tour Includes: • Martha’s Vineyard Ferry Ride & Sightseeing Tour • Cape Cod National Seashore • Provincetown Dune Tour • John F. Kennedy Memorial • Olde Mistick Village
DAY TWO:
time and dinner on own along Ocean City’s Boardwalk. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY THREE: This morning we’ll climb aboard “The Assateague Adventurer” for an exciting eco-cruise around the Assawoman Bay. View salt marshes; observe ospreys, pelicans and other unique marine birds and hopefully spot a few famous Assateague Ponies. After free time in the historic Eastern Shore town of Berlin, MD, we’ll bring our crab-filled memories home with us. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE:
From the marvelous sunsets to the mild climate, moonlit beaches and laid-back lifestyles, Cape Cod is the ideal destination. We’ll stay at the comfortable Heritage House Hotel conveniently located in downtown Hyannis and within easy walking distance from many shops, restaurants and attractions. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers during dinner at our hotel. Meal: Dinner
This morning, we enjoy a riding tour of Provincetown’s sand dunes on the Provincetown Cape Cod National Seashore protected lands. Experience the unspoiled beaches, sparkling emerald waters, waves crashing ashore, and dunes as far as the eye can see. Later we’ll stop at the Cape Cod National Seashore featuring views of the Highland Lighthouse and an amazing
2013 TOUR DATES June 2-4, September 22-24
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$42995
SINGLE - $52995 TRIPLE - $38995 -Rates Per Person-
Ferry to Martha’s Vineyard!
Experience a comfortable ferry ride followed by a sightseeing tour of Martha’s Vineyard. See Oak Bluffs-famous for its Victorian cottages, Tisbury (Vineyard Haven)-featuring excellent shops, fine restaurants, and a beautiful harbor, and delightful Edgartown - the island’s first colonial settlement and a seaport village preserved from the early 19th century. Meal: Breakfast
DAY ONE:
Ocean City Boardwalk
Gay Head Cliffs, Martha’s Vineyard
stretch of pristine sandy beach. We return to Hyannis to remember our nation’s 35th president at the John F. Kennedy Memorial, overlooking Lewis Bay. Meal: Breakfast
DAY FOUR: As we head south toward home, we make a final stop at Olde Mistick Village with its unique collection of shops, stores and restaurants. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATES June 16-19*, July 31 - August 3, August 18-21, September 22-25, October 13-16* -Rates From-
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$49995*
SINGLE - $61995* TRIPLE - $47995* -Rates Per Person-
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Long Island, NY: Wealth & Grace 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner
Your Tour Includes: • Old Westbury Gardens • Southampton & Sag Harbor Sightseeing Tour • Montauk Point Lighthouse • Mill Neck Manor
DAY ONE: Discover the best of Long Island and the Hamptons’ “Gold Coast” and see estates belong-
Montauk Lighthouse
ing to turn-of-the-20th-century magnates with names like Astor and Chrysler. Our first stop is Old Westbury Gardens, the former family home of John S. Phipps. Built in 1906, the magnificent Charles II-style mansion is nestled amid 160 acres of formal gardens, landscaped grounds, woodlands, ponds and lakes and is furnished with fine English antiques and decorative arts. Our host for the next two evenings is the Hyatt Place Long Island/East End in Riverhead, NY. Meals: Lunch, Dinner
owned by some of the world’s wealthiest people. Later at the maritime village of Sag Harbor, a main port of entry into the U.S., we’ll learn the fascinating history of whaling and see the town’s centuries-old streets lined with ancient trees and inviting homes along with many antique shops and boutiques. Later we’ll stop at the Montauk Point Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in New York State and part of Long Island’s land and seascape for over 200 years and still serving as an active aid to navigation Meal: Breakfast
DAY TWO: Today shows us the lifestyles of the rich and famous as we start in the village of Southampton for an informative “Mansion Row Tour” featuring sights of historical homes, museums, Main Street, churches and mansions. We’ll see some of the most elaborate homes in America
DAY THREE: Today we’ll travel to the prestigious North Shore of Long Island for a visit to Mill Neck Manor, a majestic Tudor Revival mansion. Set on an 86-acre scenic estate overlooking the Long Island Sound, this mansion, once called Sefton Manor, was owned by
Old Westbury Gardens
Robert Leftwich Dodge and his wife, the cosmetics heiress Lillian Sefton Dodge. Later we’ll arrive home with fond memories of our Long Island getaway. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATES June 16-18, September 8-10, October 20-22
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$44995
SINGLE - $57995 TRIPLE - $41995 -Rates Per Person-
Shenandoah Valley of Virginia 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch
Your Tour Includes: • Shenandoah National Park • Belle Grove Manor House and Southern Tea • Luray Caverns • Monticello • Skyland Resort
DAY ONE: Today, we travel south to beautiful Middletown, Virginia. Our first stop is the Belle Grove Manor House in the Shenandoah Valley, the region’s only authentic antebellum plantation. Our informa-
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tive tour looks at its rich history, Jeffersonian architecture, serene landscape and important collections. After our tour, we’ll return to the golden age of hospitality during a stylish afternoon tea. Our costumed interpreter will teach us about the history of “high tea” and its role in Belle Grove’s history. Our host for the next two nights is located in the in establishing Shenandoah National Park. He called the reShenandoah Valley. sort Skyland because of its lofty location near the highest point DAY TWO: on the Skyline Drive. Later we’ll This morning, we embark on tour Luray Caverns with its huge a guided tour of Shenandoah underground rooms connected National Park. Learn the park’s by natural corridors and paved history and the fascinating story walkways, encrusted with colorof the rugged individuals who ful rock formations. once lived there. Included is a Meals: Breakfast, Lunch stop at the Byrd Visitor Center with its abundance of native DAY THREE: wildlife. Later we’ll enjoy lunch Before traveling home, we’ll stop at Skyland Resort, founded in Charlottesville for a guided in 1888 by George Freeman tour of Monticello. One of the Pollock Jr., a pioneer conservamost beautiful estates in Virtionist who was instrumental ginia, Monticello was designed
Shenandoah National Park
by Thomas Jefferson and built over the course of 40 years. Most of the interior furnishings are original. Jefferson died at Monticello on July 4, 1826, and was buried in the family cemetery. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATES July 5-7, September 13-15, October 13-15
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$39995
SINGLE - $49995 TRIPLE - $36995 -Rates Per Person-
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Branson, Missouri including St. Louis 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
Shows! Shows! Shows!
-Escorted7 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 2 Dinners Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom
Your Tour Includes 4 Fabulous Shows!* • Showboat Branson Belle Lunch Cruise • Brett Family Morning Show • Hughes Brothers Show • Presley’s Jubilee Show *Shows subject to change
PLUS, Your Tour Includes: • Branson Sightseeing Tour • Stone Hill Winery • St. Louis Gateway Arch Visitor’s Center • Harrah’s Casino
DAY ONE & TWO: We’re off the heartland of America to one of the most popular destinations - Branson, Missouri, nestled in the Ozark Mountains. After spending our first overnight in Ohio, we’ll travel to the St. Louis area to spend our
Showboat Branson Belle
Showboat Branson Belle Performers
second night. This evening we’ll try our luck at Harrah’s Casino. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Hughes Brothers Show with incredible harmonies, entertaining antics, dynamic dance, soaring instrumentals, and of course, DAY THREE, FOUR & brotherly love! Experience FIVE: Presley’s Jubilee Show - from new country favorites to country Branson is sure to keep us entertained morning, noon, and classics – with zany antics and soulful reflection of southern night. Enjoy the Brett Family St. Louis Gateway Arch Morning Show featuring musical gospel music – you’ll love this show! Meals: 3 Breakfasts, variety for all ages. See all of in Ohio before we arrive home Lunch, Dinner Branson on a guided sightseewith wonderful memories to ing tour including Tablerock cherish for a lifetime! DAY SIX, SEVEN, & Lake area and The College of Meals: 3 Breakfasts EIGHT: the Ozarks. Set sail for a cruise aboard the Showboat BranOur trip homeward takes us 2013 TOUR DATE son Belle on one of America’s back through St. Louis where September 14-21 most spectacular lakes with an we’ll visit the world-famous elegant meal and world-class Gateway Arch Visitor Center. 95 DOUBLE entertainment. A change of pace We’ll enjoy the museum with its is in store at Stone Hill Winery exhibits and film, and even take SINGLE - $1,39995 TRIPLE - $1,02995 where we’ll tour and taste the an optional tram ride to the top -Rates Per Personwines. Enjoy the electrifying of the Arch! Our last overnight is
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Charms of the Chesapeake Featuring St. Michaels and Tangier Island 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT -Escorted1 Breakfast/1 Lunch
Your Tour Includes: • Tangier Island Boat Cruise • St. Michaels Boat Cruise • St. Michaels Sightseeing Tour • Christ Church • Lunch at Hilda Crockett’s Chesapeake House
DAY ONE: After arriving in Maryland, we’ll board the Steven Thomas for a roundtrip boat cruise to beautiful Tangier Island, Virginia. Chart a course back in time to a small,
picturesque island that was first visited in 1608 and discover a way of life that is fast disappearing from the American scene. Enjoy lunch at the historic Hilda Crockett’s Chesapeake House followed by time to browse the quaint island with its narrow streets, mingle with the natives, and enjoy the peace and tranquility. Our overnight is at a comfortable hotel in Salisbury, MD. Meal: Lunch
Great Weekend Getaway! Tangier Island Boat Cruise
make a stop at the beautiful Christ Church, founded in 1672 and one of the Chesapeake Bay area’s original “water churches” for the Church of England. We’ll have time for lunch on our own and a stroll down Talbot Street to wander through the many galleries and boutiques and DAY TWO: do some shopping. Later we’ll Today, we’ll travel to St. Michaels board the Express Royale for a to enjoy a sightseeing tour of history and nature cruise of this this quaint, Victorian village glorious island. Tonight we arknown as the “town that fooled rive home with memories of our the British” due to the clever charming weekend. action of early settlers. We’ll Meal: Breakfast
St. Michaels Lighthouse Photo by Jim Szabo
2013 TOUR DATES June 8-9, September 7-8
DOUBLE -
$31995
SINGLE - $37995 TRIPLE - $28995 -Rates Per Person-
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Gloucester & Salem, Massachusetts: Seafood & Sail 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS -Escorted3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch
Your Tour Includes: • Gloucester Harbor Schooner Cruise • Beauport, Sleeper McCann House • Salem & Marblehead Sightseeing Tour • House of Seven Gables • Boston - Free Time • Mystic Seaport Museum
DAY ONE: Today we arrive in Peabody, Massachusetts where we’ll spend three overnights on this special themed vacation.
DAY TWO: Picture yourself relaxing on the deck of a beautiful 65-foot schooner as she sails out of Gloucester harbor on a light
southwesterly breeze. Join us for a two hour sail aboard the Schooner Thomas E. Lannon and get a taste for what it was like to sail on a fishing schooner a hundred years ago. After lunch at the Gloucester House Restaurant, we’ll tour the Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House. Perched on a rock ledge overlooking Gloucester Harbor, this is the summer home of interior designer Henry Davis Sleeper, a nationally noted antiquarian and collector, and one of the first professional interior designers in the U.S. Dinner tonight is on own in Rockport, known for its delicious, fresh seafood served in waterfront restaurants with spectacular views. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Learn about Salem’s maritime history and splendid architecture. In Marblehead enjoy a ride through the narrow and winding streets of Old Town and visit Castle Rock to view the Atlantic Ocean and the Boston skyline. See many yachts and sailboats that make this place a picture-perfect New England town. Next we’ll tour the House of Seven Gables, the mansion made famous by the Nathaniel Hawthorne novel. This evening we’ll travel to Boston for free time on our own to explore this cosmopolitan city. Meal: Breakfast Lannon Schooner, Gloucester
DAY FOUR: Before arriving home we’ll stop to visit the Mystic Seaport Museum, a world-famous indoor and outdoor maritime museum telling the story of America and the sea. Board historic ships, visit period homes and watch working craftspeople in this recreated 19th century village. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATES June 20-23, August 15-18
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DAY THREE: Today, we discover the town of Salem linked to the witchcraft hysteria of the 1690s.
$55995
SINGLE - $75995 TRIPLE - $51995 -Rates Per Person-
Vermont: Castle Hill Resort & Spa 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS -Escorted3 Breakfasts/3 Dinners
Your Tour Includes: • Billings Farm & Museum • Sugarbush Farm • Vermont Country Store • Vermont State House • Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks • Quechee Gorge
accommodations while you explore so many of Vermont’s finest attractions. We’ll enjoy a welcome reception and dinner at the resort this evening as we settle in. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO:
Today begins with a visit to the Vermont Country Store, an old-time general store with roots dating back over 100 years. Next we’ll tour the Vermont State House, one of the nation’s oldest and best preserved state capitols. After lunch on our own DAY ONE: Today, we travel north to beauti- in Montpelier, we’ll visit Morse Farm, Vermont’s oldest maple ful Vermont where we’ll spend family, serving up delicious three overnights at The Pointe maple syrup for 8 generations. Hotel at Castle Hill Resort & Spa, situated amidst the natural Tonight dinner is included at our hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner beauty of Vermont’s Green Mountains. You’ll love the picturesque yet intimate setting at DAY THREE: this luxurious resort, surrounded Today we’re off to Woodstock, with the very best nature has VT. Our first stop is Billings Farm to offer. Enjoy award-winning & Museum, a first-class work-
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Castle at Castle Hill Resort & Spa
ing dairy farm sustained by the Billings and Rockefeller families for over a century. After lunch on own in Woodstock and a photo stop at Quechee Gorge, we’ll visit Sugarbush Farm. Learn how maple trees are tapped and how maple syrup is made. Sample cheeses including Sharp Cheddar Cheese aged over three years and Hickory and Maple Naturally Smoked Cheese. Tonight we’ll be treated to a delicious dinner with live piano music at our hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY FOUR: Today we travel home with wonderful memories of our beautiful Vermont getaway. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATES August 4-7, September 15-18
DOUBLE -
$59995
SINGLE - $72995 TRIPLE - $56995 -Rates Per Person-
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Golden Isles of Georgia
Featuring Jekyll Island, St. Simon’s Island, Tybee Island and a day in Savannah off Georgia’s coast. We’ll spend two overnights on this island featuring Victorian beauty and unspoiled natural wonders. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Jekyll Island. Lunch today is on our own on St. Simon’s Island followed by a tour featuring -Escortedviews of Fort Frederica, Christ 5 Breakfasts/2 Dinners Church, “Avenue of Oaks” and the St. Simon’s Island LightTravel on a coach with house. Tonight we’ll step back DAY THREE: Expanded Legroom in time as we enjoy a threeThis morning features a tram Your Tour Includes: tour of the Jekyll Island Club His- course dinner at the Jekyll Island • Beaufort, SC Sightseeing toric District. From 1886 to 1942 Club, once a winter retreat for Tour America’s wealthiest families. this area served as the winter • Jekyll Island Tram Tour & Meals: Breakfast, Dinner retreat for America’s wealthiDinner at the Jekyll Island est families such as Rockefeller, Club DAY FOUR: Goodyear and Morgan. We • St. Simon’s Island will tour two of these historiToday we travel to Savannah Sightseeing Tour where our day starts with a cal buildings and also have an • Savannah Lowcountry & sightseeing tour featuring opportunity to visit the Museum Tybee Island Tour historic squares and monuments exhibits and view a video that • Savannah Sightseeing reveals the fascinating story of along with a visit to the CatheTour & Savannah Bee dral of St. John the Baptist. After Company lunch on our own in Savannah, • Heyward House we’ll tour the Savannah Lowcountry and Tybee Island. As DAY ONE & TWO: we follow the river to the beach After an overnight in North Carat Tybee, we’ll see Fort Pulaski olina, our second day features a and Tybee Island Lighthouse guided tour through the historic where we’ll make a photo stop. neighborhood of Beaufort, SC, Later this afternoon we’ll visit a city of lordly mansions of prethe Savannah Bee Company to Revolutionary and pre-Civil War learn about honey and bees and eras. Our second night brings us even taste some honey. Church, St. Simons Island to Jekyll Island, a barrier island Meal: Breakfast
6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS
Jekyll Island Club
DAY FIVE & SIX: Before starting our drive towards home we’ll stop to tour the 1840’s Heyward House, one of only eight antebellum homes remaining in the Lowcountry coastal town of Bluffton, SC. Our last night is in North Carolina before arriving home with our island memories. Meals: 2 Breakfasts
2013 TOUR DATE April 28 - May 3
DOUBLE -
$85995
SINGLE - $1,09995 TRIPLE - $74995 -Rates Per Person-
Mohegan Sun Resort Casino Uncasville, CT A world at play and a world to its own, Mohegan Sun is one of the world’s most amazing destinations with some of New England’s finest dining, hotel accommodations, retail shopping, and entertainment. Boasting three world-class casinos, Mohegan Sun is also host to 40 restaurants, a luxurious day spa, a large, state-of-the-art Poker Room, 130,000 square-feet of retail shopping, as well as an indoor waterfall, the world’s largest and most spectacular indoor planetarium dome and the awe-inspiring Wombi Rock, a glowing crystal mountain made of imported stone.
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT Your Tour Includes:* • (2) $15 Food Vouchers • $20 Free Bet
2013 TOUR DATES January 27-28*, April 14-15, June 9-10, September 5-6* -Rates FromSINGLE - $32995*
DOUBLE -
$25995*
TRIPLE - $22995*
-Rates Per Person*Casino package subject to change, must be 21 years of age with photo ID to receive package. Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino
New Jersey & Delaware: 800-782-7703 • Pennsylvania: 888-868-7709 • WWW.STARRTOURS.COM
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Panama City Beach, Florida 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS -Escorted3 Breakfasts Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom
Florida Beach
From the moment you arrive, you’ll know the gulf front Shores of Panama is special. We’ll spend 4 overnights in this resort where the rich appointments made to each condo unit provide a realm of comfort to make you feel right at home. Each unit offers a spectacular view; an endless canvas of sparkling blue and green waters accented with soft, white sand. Each suite has a full kitchen, sitting area and dining area. Before you hit the beach, it will be difficult to pass up Shores of Panama’s magnificent pool deck. Sit, relax and lose yourself while under the cool shade of the tropical landscape, or absorbing the warm sun on the deck. A lagoon pool circles the pool deck and flows under two bridges allowing for a swim you’ll never forget. And just when you think you’ve experienced it all, soak your troubles away in the gulf side hot tub. There’s also an indoor pool and hot tub for those who want to get out of the sun. Shores of Panama is centrally located with nearby restaurants and shopping just steps away.
Outdoor Pool, Shores of Panama
Outdoor Pool, Shores of Panama
Your Tour Also Includes: • Gulf World Marine Park - Enjoy live shows featuring dolphins, sea lions, reptiles, and tropical birds. Explore fascinating exhibits showcasing penguins, flamingos, sharks, alligators, sea turtles, iguana, and more. • Transportation to local Panama City Beach Restaurants and Supermarkets • The Little White House - Visit the preserved cottage where Franklin Delano Roosevelt died on April 12, 1945. • Billy Graham Library and the Graham Family Homeplace - Discover the life and legacy of America’s Pastor. • 1 Overnight en route hotel stay in each of the following cities: Florence, SC, Atlanta, GA, and Wytheville, VA
Lake George and Saratoga Springs, NY 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner
Your Tour Includes:
featuring Laura Roth in “Songbirds of the Sixties.” Hear songs from Barbara Streisand, Petula Clark, Judy Garland, and more. Meal: Dinner
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November 10-17
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$1,59995
SINGLE - $1,79995 TRIPLE - $1,55995 Prices shown above are for 1-bedroom accommodations; 2-Bedroom accommodations are available
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A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
Lake George Boat Cruise
DAY TWO:
We begin our day with a guided sightseeing tour of magnificent Lake George surrounded by the Adirondack Mountains. Later we’ll visit Fort William Henry where the French and Indians attacked in 1757. After, we enjoy a luncheon cruise on Lake George aboard Lac du Saint Sacrement followed by a motorcoach ride DAY ONE: 5.5 miles to the summit of Prospect Mountain where, weather Today we arrive at our host permitting, the views are breathfor the next two evenings, the taking! This evening we’ll have Georgian Resort located in free time to spend at the hotel the magnificent Adirondack or to venture into the village of Mountains and directly on the shores of beautiful Lake George. Lake George with its charming After dinner tonight we’ll enjoy shops and restaurants. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Vegas-style entertainment • Lake George Sightseeing Tour • Lake George Boat Cruise • Dinner Show • Fort William Henry • Prospect Mountain • Saratoga Springs Sightseeing Tour
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DAY THREE: Today starts with a sightseeing tour of the town of Saratoga Springs guided by local historian and author, Hollis Palmer. This charming town is noted for its natural springs, friendly people, and fine tradition of horse racing. Trace the city’s growth and history at Congress Park, taste the water at the mineral springs at Saratoga Spa State Park, and visit Yaddo Rose Garden, an artist retreat. We’ll return home this evening with wonderful memories of our long weekend getaway. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATES June 21-23, September 13-15
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$45995
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Plymouth & Boston, Massachusetts: Whales & Tales 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS
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I have always wanted to do a Whale Watch excursion and I am sure glad I chose Starr to take my brother and me on this trip.
3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner
Your Tour Includes: • Whale Watch Cruise • Plimoth Plantation & Mayflower II • Boston Sightseeing Tour • JFK Library & Museum • Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market • “Thanksgiving” Buffet at Plimoth Plantation
Michael Bowker Ewing, NJ time to explore Boston’s famed Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market. Meal: Breakfast
DAY TWO:
Today, we’ll enjoy a Whale Watch Cruise from Stellwagen Bank, DAY ONE: a marine sanctuary and one of the primary feeding grounds for We begin our historic MassaHumpback Whales, Dolphins, chusetts getaway in Plymouth Fin Whales, Minke Whales, and where we’ll spend three overnights. Tonight we’ll savor a tra- Harbor Porpoises. Our naturalist guide will lead us on this excitditional Thanksgiving Buffet at Plimoth Plantation, a re-creation ing & educational journey. Later, of a 1627 Pilgrim Village, where we’ll visit Plimoth Plantation and actors portray actual residents of Mayflower II, a full scale reproduction of the Pilgrims’ ship. the early community. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Meal: Dinner
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DAY FOUR:
Today, we travel to Boston where We travel home with a vacation our day begins at The John F. filled with tales of whales! Kennedy Library & Museum to Meal: Breakfast experience first hand the life and legacy of JFK. This afternoon 2013 TOUR DATES we’ll enjoy a guided riding and walking tour of Boston, includJune 20-23, August 15-18 ing all the major sites such as Paul Revere’s Home, Boston 95 DOUBLE Commons, Public Gardens, Financial District, Back Bay areas SINGLE - $73995 TRIPLE - $49995 of Fenway, Boston Harbor and -Rates Per Personmore. Tonight we’ll have free
$559
Ottawa: Canada’s Capital 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS -Escorted3 Breakfasts
Your Tour Includes: • Ottawa Sightseeing Tour • Ottawa River Cruise • Canadian Museum of Civilization • Casino du Lac Leamy • ByWard Market
DAY ONE: Traveling north through Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains and New York State, we cross the Canadian border and arrive in the capital city of Ottawa. We’ll spend three overnights at the beautiful Lord Elgin Hotel, ideally located in the heart of downtown Ottawa – directly across from Confederation Park and the National Arts Centre.
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Today we’ll explore the beauty of Ottawa on a costumed, guided sightseeing tour where highlights include Parliament Hill, the center stage of political life and where we’ll see the Changing of the Guards (August departure only). We’ll travel famed “Sussex Drive” and gaze at museums, churches, embassies and everything from the Canadian Mint to the Prime Minister’s home and the Governor General’s residence at beautiful “Rideau Hall.” Later, we’ll board the Empress of Ottawa for a river cruise where we’ll see Ottawa from a different perspective including the Parliament Buildings, the Prime Minister’s residence, the American Ambassador’s residence and much more! Tonight we try our luck at the Casino du Lac Leamy. Meal: Breakfast
Our first stop today is at the world-famous “Museum of Civilization” where we’ll discover the wealth of Canada’s culture as we travel across 1,000 years of history through life-size reconstructions. Later we’ll have time to explore Ottawa’s beauty and all it has to offer. Explore Sparks Street, Canada’s first open-air pedestrian shopping mall. Stroll Bank Street Promenade, enjoy Preston Street, Little Italy, or Ottawa’s famed Chinatown. Enjoy the shops of Beechwood Village and the great active lifestyle of Westboro Village. Dinner tonight is on our own in Ottawa’s famed ByWard Market, offering one-of-a-kind shops and boutiques, museums, galleries, restaurants and cafés. Meal: Breakfast
Parliament Building, Ottawa
DAY FOUR: Today we make our way home across the Pocono Mountains with wonderful Canadian Capital memories. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATES June 27-30, August 22-25* -Rates From-
DOUBLE -
$59995*
SINGLE - $76995* TRIPLE - $54995* -Rates Per PersonPassport Required
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Williamsburg, Virginia Featuring Busch Gardens 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS -Escorted3 Breakfasts/1 Dinner
Your Tour Includes: • Colonial Williamsburg • Busch Gardens • Yankee Candle Company • Baltimore Inner Harbor
dinner at the Whaling Company, a local favorite, followed by our check-in to our Williamsburg hotel where we’ll spend the next three overnights. Meal: Dinner
Colonial Williamsburg
DAY TWO:
Today is ours to spend at Colonial Williamsburg. This historic site of 173 acres, features preserved and restored buildings surviving from the era when DAY ONE: Williamsburg was capital of the Virginia Colony and a gatherJourney with Starr and experiing place for the leaders of the ence life in the 18th century at American Revolution. Costumed America’s largest outdoor history museum and play at Busch interpreters bring to life the Gardens, featuring Virginia’s best residents of this 18th century rides, attractions, shows, animal town. Admission includes access to the Historic Area including encounters, dining and more. the Capitol, Governor’s Palace & Our first stop in Williamsburg Museums. Meal: Breakfast is the Yankee Candle Company offering unique, interactive shopping and fun entertainDAY THREE: ment that’s far more than you A full day at Busch Gardens is can imagine. Later we’ll have on today’s agenda! A European-
Colonial Williamsburg
themed park with 17th century flair, Busch Gardens is home to top-rated roller coasters and features exciting stage productions, more than 40 thrilling rides and attractions, a variety of authentic foods and shops, and a magical children’s area. Meal: Breakfast
DAY FOUR: Before arriving home, we’ll make a stop at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor, a vibrant waterfront area featuring shops, dining and many popular attractions. Meal: Breakfast
Busch Gardens
2013 TOUR DATE August 15-18
DOUBLE -
$54995
SINGLE - $69995 TRIPLE - $51995 -Rates Per Person-
Erie Canal Wonders 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS -Escorted3 Breakfasts/2 Lunches
Your Tour Includes: • Erie Canal Boat Cruise & Lockport Locks • Maid of the Mist Boat Ride: Niagara Falls • Erie Canal Discovery Center • Corning Museum of Glass • Erie Canal Heritage Corridor Train Excursion • Medina Railroad Museum • Seneca Niagara Casino
Erie Canal Port Locks
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DAY ONE: Today, we’ll travel to Buffalo, New York where we’ll enjoy three overnights. On our way, we’ll stop at the Corning Museum of Glass, the world’s largest glass museum, featuring 35 centuries of glass artistry, live glassblowing demos and more.
DAY TWO: Today we set sail for a unique 2-hour Erie Canal boat cruise which includes “locking through” and being raised the 49 ft. elevation of the Niagara Escarpment as your captain describes the architecture, sights, and folklore along the way. After lunch, we’ll visit the Erie Canal Discovery Center to learn about the role that Lockport, NY played in the history of the Erie Canal. Tonight we can try our luck at the Seneca Niagara Casino featuring table games and over 4,200 slots. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Erie Canal Heritage Corridor Train Niagara Falls, New York
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We relax and travel home with fond memories of the most successful and influential humanbuilt waterway and one of the most important works of civil engineering and construction in DAY THREE: North America. We begin at the Medina Railroad Meal: Breakfast Museum followed by a comfortable, vintage 1947 Budd train 2013 TOUR DATES excursion through the scenic Erie Canal Heritage Corridor. August 8-11, October 10-13 Later, we’ll travel to one of the awesome wonders of the world 95 DOUBLE – Niagara Falls, for a thrilling boat ride that takes us up close SINGLE - $69995 TRIPLE - $52995 to the mighty falls. -Rates Per PersonMeals: Breakfast, Lunch
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
$579
MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
“A Taste Of” Rhode lsland 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch
Your Tour Includes: • Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts Museum • Johnson & Wales Inn Luncheon • Kenyon’s Grist Mill • Providence, RI Sightseeing Tour • Blithewold Mansion & Gardens • Rosecliff Mansion
DAY TWO: Today, we’ll begin with a guided sightseeing tour of Providence, RI, a true historic gem. We’ll see Benefit Street’s “Mile of History” and view America’s most impressive concentration of colonial homes. We’ll see the oldest First Baptist Church in America, the Rhode Island State House, Brown University, Waterplace Park and much more. Next, we’ll visit the Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts Museum, celebrating the past, present, and future of all things related to
DAY ONE: Today we stop at Kenyon’s Grist Mill for a cooking demonstration and culinary history including a tour of the mill and grinding process of locally roasted coffee and old fashion corn muffins, complete with a sampling of Johnny Cakes. Tonight we arrive at our local hotel where we’ll spend two overnights.
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
Blithewold Mansion
cookery. Lunch is at the Johnson & Wales Inn showcasing the culinary expertise of Johnson & Wales University. Later, we’ll tour Blithewold Mansion and Gardens, one of the finest garden estates in New England. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Johnson & Wales University Culinary Arts Museum
Before returning home, we’ll travel to Newport to tour Rosecliff Mansion, commissioned by a Nevada silver heiress and modeled after the Grand Trianon, the garden retreat of French kings at Versailles. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATES August 23-25, October 4-6
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$39995
SINGLE - $49995 TRIPLE - $35995 -Rates Per Person-
New Hampshire & The Indian Head Resort 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS
DAY TWO:
Today, we board the world’s first mountain climbing Cog Railway for a scenic train ride to the 3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ summit of Mount Washington, 3 Dinners the Northeast’s Highest Peak. Our train will carry us above the Your Tour Includes: clouds where all of New England • Mount Washington Cog spreads out before us. Marvel Railway at the spectacular views from • Lake Winnipesaukee your coach window as your train Cruise climbs the steepest railroad • Kancamagus Highway tracks in North America - an • Castle In The Clouds exciting and unforgettable expe• Kellerhaus Candy Shop rience! After lunch and free time on own in North Conway, we’ll DAY ONE: travel via the Bear Notch Road Today we arrive at New Hampand along the scenic shire’s Indian Head Resort, Kancamagus Highway, where we located at Franconia Notch, right may even see a moose or two. in the heart of the picturesque Meals: Breakfast, Dinner White Mountains. In addition to fabulous dining and wonderful DAY THREE: entertainment each night, this Today, we’ll tour Castle in the resort offers many amenities Clouds, a turn-of-the-century including pools and a lounge. mansion overlooking Lake Meal: Dinner
Mount Washington Cog Railway
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Moss Creek, Indian Head
Winnipesaukee. We will also visit Castle Springs “pure spring water” bottling facility located on the grounds of the estate. We’ll enjoy lunch at this magnificent location before boarding the M/S Mount Washington for a cruise of Lake Winnipesaukee. We’ll also stop at the Kellerhaus Candy Shop, NH’s oldest candy and ice cream maker. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY FOUR: Today, we travel home aboard our deluxe motorcoach. Meal: Breakfast
Lake Winnipesaukee Boat Cruise
2013 TOUR DATES August 25-28*, October 14-17 -Rates From-
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$69995*
SINGLE - $89995* TRIPLE - $67995* -Rates Per Person-
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Pittsburgh Panorama Featuring Fallingwater 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS
DAY TWO:
Our day includes a guided sightseeing tour of Pittsburgh with a view of the lovely Heinz 2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner Memorial Chapel, one of the Your Tour Includes: foremost modern examples of French Gothic architecture in • Pittsburgh Sightseeing Tour America. We’ll tour the Nationality Rooms, a collection of 26 • Nationality Rooms classrooms reflecting the Old • Duquesne Incline World heritages of Pittsburghers. • Frank Lloyd Wright’s Lunch and free time are on our Fallingwater own in the Strip District, a popular spot for dining and entertainDAY ONE: ment. This afternoon we’ll board the Duquesne Incline and take a Today, we travel west across step back in time on a centuryPennsylvania to arrive in Pittsold cable car and see the best burgh, home of the 3 rivers: views of downtown Pittsburgh Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio. We’ll spend two overnights and its three rivers while riding one of the few remaining at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh in the heart of the Golden inclines in the country. Tonight, we’ll enjoy free time and dinner Triangle. Dinner tonight is at a on own. Meal: Breakfast local restaurant. Meal: Dinner
Fallingwater
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
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Duquesne Incline
2013 TOUR DATES DAY THREE: Before traveling home, we’ll stop to tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. This extraordinary home is dramatically centered on a waterfall which runs thru the home. Meal: Breakfast
June 21-23, October 4-6
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$44995
SINGLE - $59995 TRIPLE - $40995 -Rates Per Person-
Maine’s Rocky Coast 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS -Escorted4 Breakfasts/2 Dinners
Your Tour Includes: • Acadia National Park • Bar Harbor • Camden Hills State Park & Mt. Battie • Portland Harbor Lighthouse Cruise • Portland Observatory • Maine Lighthouse Museum • Mt. Desert Oceanarium & Lobster Hatchery • L.L. Bean Flagship Store
DAY ONE: Board our deluxe Starr motorcoach and travel north through the picturesque New England countryside to Portland, Maine where we will spend one overnight.
DAY TWO: We’ll meet our guide and travel to the Portland Observatory
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for a visit to the oldest maritime signal tower on the East Coast. After a photo-stop at the Portland Head Light, we’ll head north to Rockland where we’ll have time to browse this popular town and have lunch on own. Later we’ll tour the Maine Lighthouse Museum, home to lighthouse artifacts and Coast Guard memorabilia followed by a visit to Camden Hills State Park and the top of Mt. Battie, offering a panoramic view of Penobscot Bay and Camden. We’ll spend our next two overnights by the sea, in Belfast, where we’re welcomed with dinner and storytelling by Maine native, Captain Gib Philbrick. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY THREE: Today, we travel the rugged coast of Maine to tour the glacier-sculptured vistas of Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island. After free time for lunch in Bar Harbor, we’ll visit the Mt. Desert Oceanarium & Lobster Hatchery to learn about lobsters
Portland Head Light
Downeast Lobster Bake
and lobstering. Tonight’s dinner head south to Portsmouth, New is a traditional Downeast Lobster Hampshire where we’ll spend Bake. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner our last overnight before arriving home with plenty of Maine memories. Meals: 2 Breakfasts DAY FOUR & FIVE: In Freeport we’ll visit the L.L. Bean flagship store and have 2013 TOUR DATES lunch on own in Portland’s Old September 15-19, Port Waterfront district. Later October 13-17 we’ll experience a Portland Discovery Lighthouse Lovers Cruise 95 DOUBLE to see lighthouses, Civil War Era forts, lobster boats, seals, and SINGLE - $1,14995 TRIPLE - $85995 seabirds. After a photo stop at -Rates Per Personthe Nubble Lighthouse, we’ll
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
$879
MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Annapolis, MD Overnight Getaway 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT -Escorted1 Breakfast/1 Lunch
Your Tour Includes: • Annapolis & US Naval Academy Walking Tour • Annapolis Harbor Cruise • William Paca House • Baltimore Inner Harbor
DAY ONE: Today we arrive in historic Annapolis where after lunch at Harry Browne’s we’ll explore fa-
mous landmarks Great and hidden gems Weekend with our colonialGetaway! dressed tour guide including the Maryland State House and Harbor Queen, Annapolis the U.S. Naval Academy. This afternoon we board the Harbor DAY TWO: Queen for a narrated cruise of Today we start with a guided historic Annapolis harbor and the banks of the U.S. Naval Acad- tour of the William Paca House emy. Enjoy getting on the water and Garden. This restored home stands today as one of the most and catching a glimpse of the Bay Bridges. Dinner tonight is on elegant landmarks in Annapolis. Later we’ll stop at Baltimore’s our own and our comfortable Inner Harbor for free time before hotel is located right in downarriving home. Meal: Breakfast town Annapolis. Meal: Lunch
Catskill Mountain Highlights 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT -Escorted1 Breakfast/1 Lunch
Your Tour Includes: • Hudson River Cruise • Delaware & Ulster Railroad • Walkway Over the Hudson
Hudson River Cruise where we’ll relax and enjoy a clear view of historic Hudson River lighthouses, waterfront mansions and other notable locations. After, we’ll visit the Walkway Over the Hudson, the longest elevated pedestrian bridge in the world. Later we’ll check into our Kingston, NY hotel.
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Come with Starr on this weekend getaway to the Catskills and find unbridled mountain beauty, rivers, lakes, waterfalls and flower-filled green rolling meadows. Our first stop is for a
Today’s highlight is a trip through the scenic Catskill Mountains aboard the Delaware & Ulster Railroad. A genuine “period piece,” the Rip Van Winkle Flyer lets visitors experience
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Your Tour Includes: • Saratoga Thoroughbred Horse Racing • Saratoga Gaming & Raceway Casino • National Museum of Racing • Saratoga Springs Sightseeing Tour • Saratoga Springs Hotel
2013 TOUR DATES May 18-19, September 21-22
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$29995
SINGLE - $39995 TRIPLE - $28995 -Rates Per PersonPhoto ID Required
Great Weekend Getaway! Rip Van Winkle Hudson River Cruise
lunch on board. Later we arrive home with fond memories of our weekend in the Catskills. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Delaware & Ulster Railroad
an elegant portion of railroad history. The art deco railcars, with their trademark curves and attention to detail, pay testimony to the heydey of passenger train travel and are considered to be the finest collection of train cars on the east coast. Enjoy an elegant
Saratoga Springs Horse Racing 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS
US Naval Academy Courtesy of www.VisitAnnapolis.com
the races in our program and see all the racing action from our Today, we travel north to upstate Grandstand seating. New York. Our first stop is at Meal: Breakfast Saratoga Gaming and Raceway with video slots and live harness DAY THREE: racing. We’ll spend two overBefore traveling home, we’ll nights in Saratoga Springs. enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Saratoga Springs. Popular DAY TWO: local area historian, guide and This morning, we’ll tour the Na- author, Hollis Palmer will give tional Museum of Racing, honor- us the history of local attracing the achievements of horses, tions, including The Race Track, jockeys and trainers. Next, we’re Congress Park, and Saratoga Spa off to the Saratoga Race Track for State Park - the area’s mineral an exciting day of thoroughbred springs. Meal: Breakfast racing where we can read about
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*Must be 21 years of age to visit casino.
2013 TOUR DATES June 29-30, August 17-18
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$32995
SINGLE - $42995 TRIPLE - $30995 -Rates Per Person-
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
2013 TOUR DATE August 2-4
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$44995
SINGLE - $62995 TRIPLE - $39995 -Rates Per Person-
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Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon Pennsylvania’s Natural Wonder 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT -Escorted1 Breakfast/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner
Your Tour Includes: • PA’s Grand Canyon at Leonard Harrison State Park • Grand Canyon Covered Wagon Tour • Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruise • Slifer House Museum
DAY ONE: Traveling through the beautiful Pennsylvania landscapes, we arrive in Lewisburg for a visit to the Slifer House Museum, a grand Victorian mansion. Afterwards it’s all aboard the Hiawatha Paddlewheeler for a scenic cruise along the Susquehanna River. Our overnight stay and dinner this evening will be in Williamsport. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Today we’ll visit the incredible
Fredericksburg, Virginia building was later operated as a tavern. The “tavern wenches” entertain visitors as though they -Escortedhave just stepped off a stagecoach in a lively interpretation 1 Breakfast/1 Dinner of 18th-century tavern life. Our Your Tour Includes: next stop is The Mary Washing• Historic Fredericksburg ton House, purchased by George Trolley Tour Washington for his mother in • Mary Washington House 1772. This simple frame house • Kenmore Mansion features restored English-style gardens and some of her prized • Rising Sun Tavern possessions as well as many fine period pieces. Before checking DAY ONE: Today we start our special week- in at our local hotel, tonight’s dinner is in historic downtown end in historic Fredericksburg! Fredericksburg. Meal: Dinner After free time in this historic city, we’ll stop to visit Rising Sun DAY TWO: Tavern. Built by Charles Washington in 1760 as his home, this Today starts with a Trolley Tour
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT
Great Weekend Getaway!
Leonard Harrison State Park, Pennsylvania’s “Grand Canyon.” See the canyon in comfort from handcrafted horse-drawn covered wagons, pulled by powerful draught horses and equipped with padded bench seats and open sides for viewing. Our guide will tell us stories of the past while we travel the old railroad bed through Pine Creek Gorge. We’ll enjoy a boxed lunch before we depart for home. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Grand Canyon Covered Wagon Tour
2013 TOUR DATES June 22-23, August 3-4, September 7-8, October 5-6, 12-13
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$33995
SINGLE - $38995 TRIPLE - $31995 -Rates Per Person-
Great Weekend Getaway!
of Fredericksburg including views of historic homes, Confederate & Federal Cemeteries, the city’s oldest churches, court house, city hall, the river front and the famous Sunken Road, site of the Battle of Fredericksburg. Our final stop in Fredericksburg is Kenmore, the elegant plantation home of George Washington’s sister, Betty, and her patriot husband Colonel Fielding Lewis. The mansion is known for its ornate plaster work ceilings and the Aesop’s fable theme in the dining room over the mantel is said to have been suggested by Washington himself. Meal: Breakfast
Kenmore Mansion
2013 TOUR DATES June 22-23, October 26-27
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$29995
SINGLE - $34995 TRIPLE - $27995 -Rates Per Person-
Cooperstown, NY National Baseball Hall of Fame 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT -Escorted1 Breakfast
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Join Starr for our annual pilgrimage to Cooperstown, NY and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. This fitting monument to America’s national pastime is every fan’s “Field of Dreams” with its stories, legends and magic to be passed on from generation to generation. We’ll make a visit each day to baseball’s greatest showcase so you can make sure you’ve seen everything you want to see. Each passenger receives a Membership Package including: Complimentary admission to the Hall of Fame for one full year, Personalized membership card, Member lapel pin, Subscription to Memories and Dreams magazine, 2013 Hall of Fame Yearbook, 10% discount and FREE shipping on purchases from the Museum Store, catalog and website. Our overnight accommodations are in nearby Oneonta, NY.
Baseball Hall of Fame
2013 TOUR DATES August 4-5, 11-12
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$28995
SINGLE - $36995 TRIPLE - $25995 -Rates Per Person-
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Sturbridge & the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner
Your Tour Includes: • Fireplace Feast & Apple Pie Making Demonstration at Salem Cross Inn • Norman Rockwell Museum • Berkshire “Cottage” Mansion Sightseeing Tour • Old Sturbridge Village • Mark Twain House
DAY ONE: Our fall getaway begins with a visit to the Mark Twain House, home of America’s Greatest Author. Later we check into the Sturbridge Host Hotel, our host for the next two evenings.
antique apple peeler or just sit back and munch on cheese Today, we travel to Stockbridge and crackers and sip some local where we’ll spend the day in the cider. Relax as you Berkshires amid spectacularly browse the extenscenic rural hills, dotted with sive collection of mountain streams and lakes. We colonial and federal begin with a Berkshire manperiod American sion sightseeing tour featuring antiques in this numerous Gilded Age “cottages.” beautifully restored Later, we’ll stop at the Norman 1700’s colonial Rockwell Museum, home to his home on 600 acres most significant collection of of magnificent New works. We’ll also enjoy free time England Farmland. on charming Main Street before Meals: Breakfast, returning to our hotel. Tonight Dinner it’s time for the highlight of our tour, the original Fireplace DAY THREE: Feast at the Salem Cross Inn as Before leaving for home, we’ll featured on The Food Network. stop at Old Sturbridge Village, a See your prime rib roasting to living history museum showcasperfection in the open hearth, ing early New England life from lend a hand in preparing your 1790 to 1841. Meal: Breakfast deep dish apple pie using their
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A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
Mark Twain House
2013 TOUR DATES November 1-3, 15-17
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Civil War Trails: On Land and Sea in Virginia
Featuring Williamsburg & Newport News, VA 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS Escorted by Starr’s Own Civil War Historian Jane Peters Estes 3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner
Your Tour Includes: • Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier • Berkeley Plantation • Shadows of Gray & Blue Candlelight Walking Tour at Colonial Williamsburg • Battle of Williamsburg Riding Tour • Colonial Williamsburg with Historic Interpreter • Mariners’ Museum & The USS Monitor Center • Boxwood Inn “Plantation Dinner” with Live Entertainment • National Museum of the Marine Corps
DAY ONE: History buffs and tourists alike will love this fascinating trip. Starr’s own Civil War Historian will guide you through one of the most resonant episodes in American history. After a stop for lunch on own in Fredericksburg, we’ll arrive at our Williamsburg hotel for the next three nights.
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Our morning riding tour introduces us to the Battle of Williamsburg and features Redoubt Park and Ft. Magruder. At Colonial Williamsburg, our historic interpreter will guide us through this historic site, featuring preserved and restored buildings surviving from the era when Williamsburg was capital of the Virginia Colony and a DAY TWO: gathering place for the leaders Today begins at Pamplin Hisof the American Revolution. Aftorical Park and The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, ter lunch on own at Merchant’s Square, we’ll travel to Newport a Civil War history park. After a News to see the Mariners’ boxed lunch at Pamplin, we’re Museum, featuring ship models, off to Berkeley Plantation, the scrimshaw, paintings, navigamost historic plantation on the James River. Later, we’ll join our tional instruments, working steam engines and more. Visit guide in the streets of Colonial the USS Monitor Center and Williamsburg for the Shadows experience the historic clash of Gray and Blue Candlelight between the USS Monitor and Walking Tour. Learn about the soldiers who fought an inconclu- the CSS Virginia that occurred in 1862. Dinner tonight is at the sive battle that ended with the Boxwood Inn, Plantation-Style Confederates continuing their withdrawal towards Richmond. with live entertainment. Fluttering fans, genteel flirtations Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Jane Peters Estes
Pamplin Park
and the very best of manners highlight antebellum Virginia during our evening at this 19th Century mansion. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY FOUR: Before arriving home, we’ll stop to visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps, a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines--past, present, and future. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATES June 6-9, October 17-20
DOUBLE -
$59995
SINGLE - $74995 TRIPLE - $55995 -Rates Per Person-
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Charming Ports of the South
Featuring Jekyll Island, GA, St. Augustine, FL and Savannah, GA 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS -Escorted7 Breakfasts/3 Dinners Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom
Your Tour Includes: • St. Simon’s Island Tour • St. Augustine Tour • Jekyll Island Tram Tour with a visit to two “Cottages” and Dinner at the Jekyll Island Club • Savannah Trolley Tour • Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace House Museum • “The Lives & Wives of Henry Flagler” Performance • Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation • Flagler College Legacy Tour • San Sebastian Winery • Lightner Museum
Our second and third evenings are on Jekyll Island. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Today begins with a Legacy Tour of Flagler College, the former Hotel Ponce de Leon that was DAY THREE: one of the most exclusive resorts Enjoy a tram tour of the Jekyll Is- of its day. Next we’ll visit the land Club Historic District which Lightner Museum featuring one once served as the winter retreat of the finest collections of turn for America’s wealthiest families. of the century art. After lunch Tour two of the many mansion- we’ll tour and taste the wines at San Sebastian Winery and then sized “cottages” that still stand see St. Augustine, Florida on a today. Next, its free time and a guided sightseeing tour of our sightseeing tour of St. Simon’s nation’s oldest city. Island. Dinner tonight is at the Meal: Breakfast Jekyll Island Club. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY SIX: DAY FOUR:
This morning we’ll visit beautiful Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, representing the history and culture of Georgia’s rice coast. Later we arrive in St. Augustine, FL for two nights and enjoy a dinner performance of “The Lives and Wives of Henry Flagler,” sure to give us insight into the man that DAYS ONE & TWO: brought commerce and visitors On our way south to Georgia, alike to St. Augustine. we’ll overnight in North Carolina. Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners
Pocono Mountain Getaway
Today we arrive in Savannah for a trolley tour featuring the historic district followed by a visit to the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace. Later we’ll enjoy free time on our own. Meal: Breakfast
DAYS SEVEN & EIGHT: On our way home, we’ll stop in Charleston for some free time before we overnight again in N. Carolina. Meals: 2 Breakfasts
Featuring Lobster SeaFeast Smorgasbord 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT -Escorted1 Breakfast/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner
Your Tour Includes: • Lobster SeaFeast Smorgasbord with open bar & DJ Entertainment • Sands Casino Package including $30 Free Play & $5 Food/Beverage Credit* • Grey Towers • Bushkill Falls
Our first stop is at Sands Casino in Bethlehem - Casino package
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Included!* Next we’ll travel to Matamoras, PA where we’ll spend one overnight at the Best Western Inn at Hunt’s Landing. Tonight we’re in for a treat at an all-you-can-eat Lobster SeaFeast featuring a variety of lobster, crabs, clams, oysters, shrimp, scallops, salmon, cod, chowder, prime rib, chicken, assorted breads, fruit and a delicious assortment of desserts. The open-bar and DJ make this night a special party you won’t want to miss! Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO:
DAY ONE:
Lightner Museum, St. Augustine
DAY FIVE:
Today, we’ll travel to Grey Towers National Historic Site, the ancestral home of Gifford
Jekyll Island Club
2013 TOUR DATE October 19-26
DOUBLE -
$1,19995
SINGLE - $1,52995 TRIPLE - $1,14995 -Rates Per Person-
Great Weekend Getaway!
Pinchot, America’s first Chief to the US Forest Service and twice Governor of Pennsylvania. Later we’ll travel to Bushkill Falls, known as the “Niagara of Pennsylvania.” This unique series of eight waterfalls, nestled deep in the wooded Pocono Mountains, is accessible through an excellent network of hiking trails and bridges which afford fabulous views of the falls and the surrounding forest. Wear comfortable shoes. Check out the Pennsylvania Wildlife Exhibit, Native American Exhibit, visit the variety of gift shops, or stop at the Fudge Kitchen for delectable sweets. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Bushkill Falls
*Casino package subject to change. Must be 21 years of age to receive package.
2013 TOUR DATES June 8-9, October 19-20
DOUBLE -
$34995
SINGLE - $40995 TRIPLE - $32995 -Rates Per Person-
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Virginia Beach Getaway 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS -Escorted3 Breakfasts
Beach, Oceanfront Inn
Starr makes it so easy for you to enjoy an oceanfront vacation at one of America’s top beach destinations! We’ll whisk you to beautiful Virginia Beach in the comfort of our deluxe motorcoach, place you in the lovely Oceanfront Inn located right on the beach in the heart of Virginia Beach’s resort area, and the rest is up to you! You’ll have plenty of time to explore all Virginia Beach has to offer. Paddle into outdoor excitement along the pristine waters of Back Bay, celebrate your inner foodie with a little coastal cuisine, or recharge those batteries with a beach towel and a good book on the sand. Take in historic landmarks, play on manicured golf courses or explore parks and wildlife habitats. Whatever your passion, the sun-filled skies and coastal charm are sure to make this the perfect getaway. So pack that beach bag and slide on those sandals, because Virginia Beach is waiting for you!
Virginia Beach
2013 TOUR DATES June 23-26, August 18-21
DOUBLE -
$54995
SINGLE - $77995 TRIPLE - $47995 -Rates Per Person-
Girlfriends Getaway: Finger Lakes of New York 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 2 Dinners
Your Tour Includes: • Corning Museum of Glass • Dinner at Belhurst Castle • Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion • New York Wine & Culinary Center • Casa Larga Vineyards • Waterloo Premium Outlets
Grab your girlfriends and head up to NY’s Wine Country for some fun! Our first stop is at Corning Museum of Glass featuring glass artistry, live glassblowing demonstrations, and an international GlassMarket. When we arrive in Waterloo for two overnights, our hotel will greet us with a wine & cheese reception followed by dinner. Meal: Dinner
-Escorted1 Breakfast/1 Lunch
Your Tour Includes: • Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride • Mystic Seaport Museum
and its 9 formal gardens. Enjoy lunch at the New York Wine and Culinary Center followed by a guided tour. After, we’ll tour and taste the wines at Casa Larga Vineyards. This evening, we enjoy a unique dining experience at Belhurst Castle. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY TWO:
Before departing for home, we’ll visit Waterloo Premium Outlets Today we’ll visit Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion, a 40 room Shopping Complex. Meal: Breakfast Queen Anne-style mansion
visit period homes and watch working craftspeople in the recreated 19th century village. This evening, our hotel offers a free shuttle to Mohegan Sun Casino.
2013 TOUR DATE September 13-15
DAY THREE:
Coastal Connecticut 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
DAY ONE:
Great Weekend Getaway!
DOUBLE -
$54995
SINGLE - $68995 TRIPLE - $49995 -Rates Per Person-
Rail & Sail
DAY TWO:
Sit back, take in the fresh air, and learn about the history and natural wonder of the Connecticut River aboard a Riverboat DAY ONE: where lunch is served onboard. Our vacation begins with a visit Later, travel along the Conto the Mystic Seaport Museum necticut River aboard the Essex that tells the story of America Steam Train. Be swept away by and the sea. Board historic ships, the hiss of steam, the blast of the
Essex Steam Train by Jody Dole
whistle, and the clickety-clack of the tracks as you experience an authentic journey back to the olden days of steam. Witness the beauty of the Pratt Cove tidal wetlands, Chester Creek and the undeveloped Selden Neck State Park. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Riverboat Cruise by Jody Dole
2013 TOUR DATES August 3-4, October 12-13
DOUBLE -
$31995
SINGLE - $39995 TRIPLE - $28995 -Rates Per Person-
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Adirondack Balloon Festival Lake George, NY in Lake George. Meal: Dinner
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted-
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
DAY TWO:
2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner
Your Tour Includes: • Adirondack Balloon Festival including Fireworks • Lake George Boat Cruise • Prospect Mountain
DAY ONE: Today we depart for a very special event, the Adirondack Balloon Festival in Queensbury, NY. We’ll spend two overnights
This morning, we’ll travel to the top of Prospect Mountain for a great view of Lake George (weather permitting). After free time on own for lunch and shopping in the village of Lake George, it’s time for the Adirondack Balloon Festival where hot air balloons are launched all at once over the countryside. This festival features music, an art show, kite flying, military aircraft display, food booths and much more. Our wonderful day
is complete after an evening fireworks display over the lake (events are weather permitting).
Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE: Before departing for home we’ll cruise beautiful Lake George on board an authentic paddlewheel steamboat. See the southern half of Lake George where large historic mansions line the shores below scenic mountains. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATE September 20-22
DOUBLE -
$39995
SINGLE - $52995 TRIPLE - $34995 -Rates Per Person-
Hudson Valley, NY: Wine & Food Fest
Great Weekend Getaway!
Celebrating its 12th year, the Hudson Valley Wine & Food Fest is a celebration of the gourmet lifestyle in the Hudson Valley. Located on the Duchess County Fairgrounds in historic Rhinebeck, NY, the Fest features hundreds of wines from New York and all over the world, as well as more than 100 gourmet specialty food, fine art and lifestyle vendors, food sampling* from some of the region’s best restaurants and live entertainment. Learn about wine and food from cooking demonstrations and seminars throughout the day and enjoy the rare opportunity to meet and speak to the wine makers from some of New York’s best wineries. *Food Sampling is an additional charge
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT -Escorted1 Breakfast/1 Lunch
2013 TOUR DATE
Your Tour Also Includes: • Clermont - Tour the home of New York’s politically and socially prominent Livingston Family and enjoy lunch served on the grounds. • Olana - Visit the 19th Century home, studio, and designed landscape of Hudson River School artist Frederic Edwin Church. • 1 Overnight in Kingston, NY
Gettysburg World War II Weekend 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT Escorted by Starr Tour Director, WWII and Civil War Historian, author and American Legion Member, Andy Waskie 1 Breakfast/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner
Your Tour Includes: • Admission to the World War II Living History Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site • Gettysburg National Military Park • Gettysburg Museum and Visitor’s Center with Film • Cyclorama Painting
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September 7-8
DOUBLE -
$32995
SINGLE - $42995 TRIPLE - $30995 -Rates Per Person-
Great Weekend Getaway!
DAY ONE:
DAY TWO:
Our journey begins at the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor’s Center where we’ll see the film “A New Birth of Freedom,” an overview of the Battle of Gettysburg. Next we’ll experience the incredible Cyclorama Painting in-the-round, depicting the charge of the Confederate infantry. Later we’ll tour Gettysburg National Military Park and learn about the fighting that swept across the fields in 1863. Dinner tonight is at the Fairfield Inn. This 1757 former mansion house is one of America’s oldest, continuously operated inns. We’ll spend tonight at a comfortable Gettysburg hotel. Meal: Dinner
Today, we’ll experience the annual World War II Living History weekend at the Eisenhower National Historic Site featuring an authentic recreation of both Allied and German army camps complete with original World War II vehicles. Living history enthusiasts will present programs on World War II medical services, weapons and equipment, communications, military vehicles, and the life of the common soldier. Dozens of World War II vehicles will be displayed and a mock Army Air Force bomber squadron mission briefing presented. For lunch we’ll bring back the sights, sounds
Gettysburg National Military Park
and tastes of two centuries ago at the historic Dobbin House Tavern, a colonial restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
2013 TOUR DATE September 21-22
DOUBLE -
$25995
SINGLE - $31995 TRIPLE - $23995 -Rates Per Person-
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
I Love Lucy: Lucille Ball’s Hometown Jamestown, NY 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner
of Comedy’s” hometown, where we’ll spend two overnights. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO:
Today starts with a tour of the Reg Lenna Civic Center Theatre, where Lucille Ball realized her love of show business. Next, we’ll visit the Desilu Playhouse, named for the studio where “I Love Lucy” was filmed featuring exact replicas of the famous sets and costumes. At the Lucy-Desi Museum we’ll see costumes, DAY ONE: wardrobe and personal memoIf you Love Lucy, this is the per- rabilia of Lucy and Desi, plus fect trip for you! Today we travel screenings of historic TV episodes. This afternoon we’ll enjoy to Jamestown, NY, the “Queen
Your Tour Includes:
• Lucy-Desi Museum • Lucytown Sightseeing Tour • Desilu Playhouse • Reg Lenna Civic Center • Seneca Allegany Casino • Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History
a guided Lucytown Tour. Sights include the homes where Lucy was born and grew up, theaters where she performed, the cemetery where she is buried, places where she attended school and much more. Tonight we’ll visit the Seneca Allegany Casino. Meal: Breakfast
Lucille Ball
DAY THREE: Today, we’ll visit the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History designed to encourage increased awareness and appreciation of the natural world. Later we arrive home with “Lucy” memories to last a lifetime! Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATE October 11-13
$39995
DOUBLE -
SINGLE - $51995 TRIPLE - $36995 -Rates Per Person-
Berkshire Mountains July 4th Holiday Getaway 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner
Your Tour Includes: • “Backyard Picnic” Dinner • Norman Rockwell Museum • Berkshire “Cottage” Mansion Sightseeing Tour • Old Sturbridge Village • Mark Twain House
begin with a Berkshire mansion sightseeing tour. Often called, Our holiday vacation begins the “inland Newport” due to the with a visit to the Mark Twain numerous “cottages” built during House, the home of America’s the Gilded Age, the Berkshires greatest author. Later we’ll check radiate with culture and history. into the Sturbridge Host Hotel Later, we’ll stop at the Norman on beautiful Cedar Lake, our Rockwell Museum, home to his home for the next two evenings. most significant collection of works, and have free time on DAY TWO: charming Main Street. Tonight, Today, we travel to Stockbridge we’ll celebrate Independence where we’ll spend the day in the Day with a festive barbeque Berkshires amid spectacularly picnic dinner on Cedar Lake at scenic rural hills, dotted with our hotel (weather permitting). mountain streams and lakes. We Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY ONE:
DAY THREE: Before leaving for home, we’ll stop at Old Sturbridge Village, a living history museum showcasing early New England life from 1790 to 1841. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATE July 3-5
DOUBLE -
$45995
SINGLE - $55995 TRIPLE - $43995 -Rates Per Person-
Boston July 4th Fireworks Holiday Getaway 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch
Your Tour Includes: • Boston Fireworks Event • Boston Sightseeing Tour • Spirit of Boston Lunch Cruise • Faneuil Hall • Quincy Market
two overnights at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge. Tonight you can choose to attend a Boston Pops Rehearsal Concert with a BBQ Dinner for an additional charge, or just enjoy free time and dinner on your own in downtown Boston. Meal: Optional Dinner
DAY TWO:
Our day starts with a guided sightseeing tour of Boston featuring fascinating sights such DAY ONE: as Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Boston Today we’ll travel to the historic Common, and the Old State city of Boston, where we’ll spend House where the Declaration
of Independence was read to the waiting citizens of Boston! Lunch today is aboard the Spirit of Boston and includes musical entertainment. This afternoon and evening we’ll have free time at Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. Tonight we’ll celebrate our nation’s independence viewing Boston fireworks spectacular over the Charles River (weather permitting). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY THREE: We travel home with special memories of our Independence Day vacation! Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATE July 3-5
DOUBLE -
$64995
SINGLE - $84995 TRIPLE - $58995 -Rates Per Person-
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HALLOWEEN INSPIRED VACATIONS
Salem, Massachusetts: A Bewitching Place 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts
Your Tour Includes: • Salem Witch Museum • Salem Sightseeing Tour • House of Seven Gables • Rebecca Nurse Homestead • Gallows Hill: The Witchcraft and Ghost Experience
DAY ONE & TWO: Come with Starr to Salem and learn all about the witchcraft hysteria of the 1690s on a guided tour. At the Salem Witch Museum we’ll have an overview of the Witch Trials of 1692 before enjoying a unique performance at Gallows Hill: The Witchcraft and Ghost Experience. Discover the supernatural world of witches and ghosts with a live, interactive multimedia experience. Later we’ll visit Nathaniel
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend! Hawthorne’s House of Seven Gables with its famous secret staircase. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE: Today, we tour the Rebecca Nurse Homestead, the home of an innocent woman executed for witchcraft, followed by a view of the Witchcraft Victims’ Memorial. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATES October 11-13, 18-20, 25-27
DOUBLE -
$43995
SINGLE - $58995 TRIPLE - $38995 -Rates Per Person-
NEW! Ghosts of Providence, Rhode Island 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts/2 Dinners
Your Tour Includes: • Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo with Buffet Dinner • Lantern-led Walking Ghost Tour of Providence • Sprague Mansion • Smith’s Castle • Scialo Bros. Bakery • Lizzie Borden House & Museum
DAY ONE: This Halloween season don’t miss this opportunity for a wonderful 3-day themed weekend in Providence! After arriving at our Pawtucket, RI hotel and dinner at a local restaurant, we’ll don our walking shoes for a lamp-lit Providence Ghost Tour. Learn about the town’s dark history in one spooky, story-filled evening. Meal: Dinner
side community. This afternoon we’ll tour Smith’s Castle followed by dinner and free time at the Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular at the zoo! Experience the glow of thousands of hand carved and illuminated pumpkins, set in a magical display of artistry. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY THREE:
Our last day starts with an overview of the Federal Hill area DAY TWO: of Providence followed by a visit After a visit to Sprague Mansion, to Scialo Bros. Bakery where we’ll travel to the village of Wick- everyone gets to take home ford for lunch on own in this sea- a bag of homemade goodies!
Ghosts, Shipwrecks & Sea Legends of Virginia 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts/2 Dinners
Your Tour Includes: • Paranormal Investigation • Spirits of Ferry Plantation • “Shipwrecks & Sea Lore” Tour - Virginia Beach • “Surfman Chronicles Tour” at the Old Coast Guard Station • Ghost Cruise on the Elizabeth River • Endview Plantation • Edgar Allan Poe Museum • Freemason Abbey Dinner
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DAY ONE: After arriving in Virginia, we’ll enjoy a traditional plantation style dinner at The Boxwood Inn, a gracious 1896 Southern mansion, followed by an actual paranormal investigation and a chance to learn about the tools and methods used to capture evidence of ghosts among us. Our hotel for the next two overnights is in Newport News, VA. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Our first stop is at Ferry Plantation with its 13 resident ghosts, Indian Burial grounds and Grace Sherwood, the witch of Pungo.
We’ll have a “divining” rod to help us sense the spirits for ourselves. Later we’ll experience a “Shipwrecks & Sea Lore” tour along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Hear all about the dramatic ship wrecks and strange happenings that occurred right past the breaking waves and about the only convicted witch in Virginia. We’ll also experience the “Surfman Chronicles Tour” at the Old Coast Guard Station. Dinner tonight is at the Freemason Abbey followed by a Ghost Cruise aboard the Victory Rover where we’ll hear tales of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and the “ghost fleet .“ Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend! Later we’ll visit the Lizzie Borden House, a city landmark since the infamous ax murders of 1892. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATES October 18-20, 25-27
DOUBLE -
$46995
SINGLE - $56995 TRIPLE - $42995 -Rates Per Person-
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
DAY THREE: Today we’ll tour Endview Plantation and hear of spooky happenings that folks who have worked in the building have experienced. Before departing for home we’ll visit the Edgar Allan Poe Museum. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATE October 25-27
DOUBLE -
$46995
SINGLE - $56995 TRIPLE - $44995 -Rates Per Person-
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
THANKSGIVING-THEMED VACATIONS
Lancaster Thanksgiving 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT -Escorted1 Breakfast/1 Lunch/ 1 Thanksgiving Meal
Your Tour Includes: • “A Christmas Carol” at Dutch Apple Theatre and Thanksgiving Meal • “Amish Christmas Tour” • National Christmas Center • Hershey Farm Lunch
DAY ONE: We begin today at the Dutch Apple Theatre with a performance of “A Christmas Carol,” bringing to life the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future as they help him discover the true spirit of the holidays. We’ll also enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving buffet meal, complete with all the trimmings. Our host for tonight is the Heritage Hotel. Meal: Thanksgiving Meal
Enjoy a Pennsylvania Dutch-Style Thanksgiving!
DAY TWO: Today we’ll enjoy a guided tour of the Lancaster countryside. Our local guide will share stories about how the Amish work, live and worship. Lunch is at Hershey Farm Restaurant, followed by a visit to The National Christmas Center, dedicated to the wonders and traditions of Christmas. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
2013 TOUR DATE November 28-29
DOUBLE -
$28995
SINGLE - $33995 TRIPLE - $27995 -Rates Per Person-
NEW! Vermont Thanksgiving at Castle Hill Resort 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS -Escorted3 Breakfasts/3 Dinners
Your Tour Includes: • Thanksgiving Dinner • Sugar Shack/Norman Rockwell Exhibition • Village Chocolate Shoppe • Hildene House • Cold Hollow Cider Mill • Cabot Cheese Annex Shop • Vermont Country Store
DAY ONE: Join Starr in central Vermont where we’ll spend three overnights at The Pointe Hotel at Castle Hill Resort & Spa, situated amidst the natural beauty of Vermont’s Green Mountains. Tonight we’ll savor a traditional Thanksgiving holiday dinner. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Today we’ll visit Arlington, VT where Norman Rockwell made his home. At the Norman Rockwell Exhibition, see his art, view reproductions of many of his works and see a short
film. Across the street is the Sugar Shack where you can view excerpts of his connection to all 50 states. Later we’ll explore the history of chocolate, how it is made, and taste samples at Village Chocolate Shoppe. After free time in Manchester, we’ll visit Robert Todd Lincoln’s Hildene House. Dinner tonight is at our hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY THREE: Today starts with a visit to Cold Hollow Cider Mill where we’ll see and sample cider that’s still made the old fashioned way. Later we’ll visit The Cabot
Cheese Annex Shop. Dinner tonight is at our hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY FOUR: Before departing for home, we’ll stop for a visit at the Vermont Country Store, an authentic, oldtime country store. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATE November 28-December 1
DOUBLE -
$62995
SINGLE - $82995 TRIPLE - $59995 -Rates Per Person-
NEW! Newport, Rhode Island Thanksgiving 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner
Your Tour Includes: • Thanksgiving Dinner at the Atlantic Beach Club • Newport Sightseeing Tour • Breakers Mansion • Marble House • Downtown Newport • Newport Grand Slots • Mashantucket Pequot Museum
tour where we’ll take in the rugged beauty of Ten-Mile Ocean Today we travel to spectacular Drive and the fabulous manNewport, Rhode Island, known sions along Bellevue Avenue. for the famous summer “cotNext we’ll visit Marble House, tages” of the elite. Tonight we’ll an early 19th century social and feast at a traditional Thanksgivarchitectural landmark. This afing buffet meal, complete with ternoon we’ll visit The Breakers, all the trimmings at the seaside the grandest of Newport’s sumAtlantic Beach Club. Our host mer “cottages” and a symbol of for two overnights is the beachthe Vanderbilt family’s social and front Newport Beach Hotel. financial preeminence in turn Meal: Thanksgiving Dinner of the century America. Tonight we can either take a shuttle to DAY TWO: Downtown Newport or visit the Today we’ll enjoy the charm of Newport Grand Slots for dinner Newport’s historic buildings and and free time on our own. restored homes on our guided Meal: Breakfast
DAY ONE:
DAY THREE: Before arriving home we’ll visit the Mashantucket Pequot Museum displaying 18,000 years of Native and natural history and offering diverse materials on the histories and cultures of all Native peoples of the United States and Canada. Meal: Breakfast
2013 TOUR DATE November 28-30
DOUBLE -
$41995
SINGLE - $49995 TRIPLE - $39995 -Rates Per Person-
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2013 HOLIDAY OVERNIGHT VACATIONS
NEW! Biltmore Estate Holiday NEW! “An Unforgettable Christmas”: Nat King Cole & Natalie Asheville, NC
Cole Tribute Show Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT
-Escorted-
-Escorted-
4 Breakfasts/3 Dinners
1 Breakfast/1 Dinner
2013 TOUR DATE
Your Tour Includes:
December 1-2
• $15 SLOT PLAY • Matinee Performance in Tropicana Showroom • 1 Overnight at Tropicana Resort & Casino
Hershey Holiday
DOUBLE -
$16995
SINGLE - $21995 TRIPLE - $15995 -Rates Per Person-
Great Weekend Getaway!
-Escorted-
-Escorted-
2013 TOUR DATE December 8-12
DOUBLE -
$79995
SINGLE - $96995 TRIPLE - $71995 -Rates Per Person-
Dickens of a Christmas Festival 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT
Wellsboro, PA A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
2 Breakfasts/2 Dinners
1 Breakfast/1 Dinner
Your Tour Includes: • Christmas Candylane – See Hershey Park magically transformed into a holiday wonderland • Sweet Lights Holiday Riding Tour – With one million sparkling light displays • Hershey Chocolate World • “Christmas in Chocolate Town” Dinner Show • Hershey Sightseeing Tour • The Outlets at Hershey
Your Tour Includes: • Biltmore Estate, Gardens and Winery Admission • Biltmore by Candlelight Tour • Asheville Sightseeing Tour • “Drama of Creation” at Natural Bridge, VA
2013 TOUR DATES December 7-8, 14-15
DOUBLE -
$27995
SINGLE - $31995 TRIPLE - $26995 -Rates Per Person-
Your Tour Includes: • “Dickens of a Christmas” Festival – Main Street in Wellsboro becomes an early Victorian Holiday marketplace featuring food and craft vendors, strolling musicians and singers, dancers, and costumed thespians. • “A Christmas Carol” Performance • Slifer House Museum • Holiday Dinner at Penn Wells Hotel • Colonial Candlecrafters
2013 TOUR DATE December 6-8
DOUBLE -
$42995
SINGLE - $52995 TRIPLE - $39995 -Rates Per Person-
NEW! Virginia Beach Christmas • Taffy Pulling Demo at Forbes Candy • Jody’s Popcorn -Escorted• St. Luke’s Church 3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ • Historic Smithfield 2 Dinners Sightseeing Tour Your Tour Includes: • Isle of Wright County Visitors Center & Museum • Holiday Lights Show at Virginia Beach • The Christmas Store • Garden of Lights Show at • Planetarium Show and the Norfolk Botanical Gardens Virginia Living Museum • Winter Wonderland Tour of • 3 Overnights at Virginia Old Towne Portsmouth Beach’s Oceanfront Inn
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS
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2013 TOUR DATE December 12-15
DOUBLE -
$59995
SINGLE - $69995 TRIPLE - $58995 -Rates Per Person-
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
2013 HOLIDAY OVERNIGHT VACATIONS
Olde Time Christmas
Mountaineer Casino & The Festival of Lights Chester, WV 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS -Escorted-
In The Poconos
Casino Package Includes:* (4) $10 Free Play & (4) $10 Food Vouchers
1 Lunch/1 Dinner
*Casino package subject to change. Must be 21 years of age to receive
Your Tour Includes:
• Jim Thorpe’s Olde Time
2013 TOUR DATE December 1-4
DOUBLE -
$419
95
SINGLE - $52995 TRIPLE - $40995 -Rates Per Person-
package.
Christmas on the Potomac Great Weekend Getaway!
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT
Christmas Festival Featuring horse-drawn trolley rides, strolling Victoriancostumed characters, holiday crafts and foods • Asa Packer Mansion • Santa Train Excursion to Lehigh Gorge State Park • “Christmas At The Pines” Dinner and Performance
2013 TOUR DATE December 7-8
DOUBLE -
$27995
SINGLE - $32995 TRIPLE - $25995 -Rates Per Person-
Williamsburg Colonial Christmas 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner
-Escorted-
Your Tour Includes:
1 Breakfast/1 Lunch
Your Tour Includes: • Mount Vernon by Candlelight featuring costumed characters, special holiday tours, musicians, and a bonfire with caroling, hot cider and ginger cookies • Gadsby’s Tavern: Lunch & Tour • Gaylord National Resort, including “ICE!” • 1 Overnight in National Harbor, MD
-Escorted-
Great Weekend Getaway!
1 Breakfast/1 Dinner
Your Tour Includes: • Oglebay’s Winter Festival of Lights • Oglebay’s “Winter Fantasy” at the Good Zoo • Pittsburgh Sightseeing Tour • Nationality Classrooms • Duquesne Incline • Holiday Dinner Buffet at Wheeling Park
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT
2013 TOUR DATE December 7-8
DOUBLE -
$36995
SINGLE - $46995 TRIPLE - $33995 -Rates Per Person-
• Grand Illumination Fireworks Display at Colonial Williamsburg • Colonial Williamsburg including the Governor’s Palace • Colonial Christmas Dinner with Entertainment at the Boxwood Inn • “Celebration in Lights” Riding Tour in Newport News • Berkeley Plantation
Governor’s Palace, Colonial Williamsburg
2013 TOUR DATE December 8-10
DOUBLE -
$44995
SINGLE - $54995 TRIPLE - $41995 -Rates Per Person-
Washington, DC Holiday: A Capitol Christmas 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS -Escorted1 Lunch/1 Dinner Your Tour Includes: • National Christmas Tree and the Pageant of Peace • Washington, DC Sightseeing Tour • Tudor Place Historic House & Gardens
• Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts • Festival of Music & Lights at the Washington Mormon Temple Visitor Center • U.S. Botanic Gardens with fanciful garden train exhibits • Twilight Ride through DC • Union Station
National Christmas Tree and White House
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
2013 TOUR DATE December 6-8
DOUBLE -
$42995
SINGLE - $54995 TRIPLE - $37995 -Rates Per Person-
New Jersey & Delaware: 800-782-7703 • Pennsylvania: 888-868-7709 • WWW.STARRTOURS.COM
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2013 ONE-DAY GETAWAYS
American Girl Place New York, NY
Spend a day at a place for magical experiences and memories she’ll cherish forever. Daughters, aunts, moms, and grandmoms all love this amazing store offering everything “American Girl” under the sun! You’ll have many options to choose from including getting your doll’s hair done and having your picture taken. Enjoy a special lunch with your doll in the café and plenty of time to shop for dolls and accessories. (Options are available at additional cost)
Baltimore Express
Starr drops you off right in the center of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor so you can explore this wonderful waterfront city on your own. Shop, dine, sightsee, cruise the harbor, take in a museum, visit the National Aquarium, and much more. $54.95 pp $49.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger
May 25, August 10, September 7, October 19
$95.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted April 13, May 18, June 29, July 30, Aug 15, Sept 28, Nov 9
Assateague Adventure Cruise Ocean City, Maryland
• Get ready for adventure aboard the Assateague Explorer, Ocean City’s Authentic Eco-Boat. Each cruise features a professional naturalist and touch tank so you can learn firsthand about our unique coastal eco-system. Explore salt marshes, observe ospreys and other marine birds, and even step off the boat and onto the sandy island to (hopefully) see the famous Assateague ponies. • Enjoy lunch at Phillips Crab House in Ocean City. • Free time on Ocean City’s marvelous boardwalk
Baltimore & the National Aquarium • Housing more than 16,000 creatures, the National Aquarium features stingrays, sharks, sea turtles, bullfrogs, monkeys, iguanas, puffins and more. At Dolphin Discovery, experience dolphin training, feeding, and play activities. • Free time in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. $89.95 pp; Escorted $84.95 pp Children 18 yrs and younger
June 8, August 14, September 14, October 12
$109.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted June 22, July 6, August 4, 17, September 7
Atlantic City Air Show + Casino Package!
• Thrill to heart-stopping feats, aerobatic maneuvers, formation flying and solo routines by the US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Navy, Air National Guard and civilian acts. • Visit Resorts Casino: Casino Package Included* $49.95 pp August 16
Baltimore Crab Feast & Harbor Cruise • Enjoy an “All You Can Eat” crab feast luncheon at Phillips Harborside Restaurant. • Cruise Baltimore’s historic waterfront and see the landmarks that make the Inner Harbor one of the most notable ports in America. • Free time in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor $134.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted August 3, 24
*Must be 21 yrs with Photo ID.
NEW! Bobby Rydell & His Live Orchestra Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City
Bobby Rydell’s career spans several decades and encompasses nearly every area of the entertainment world. From his debut in the late 50’s as a Rock & Roll teen idol starring roles in films such as “Bye Bye Birdie” and plays like “West Side Story,” to countless network television appearances and of course American Bandstand. Bobby’s hits include the million selling singles, “Volare,” “Wild One,” “We Got Love,” in addition to “Swingin’ School,” “Kissin’ Time,” “Forget Him,” etc., selling a combined total of over 25 million records! $15 Slot Play Included!* *Casino package subject to change, must be 21 yrs with Photo ID.
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$59.95 pp October 28
All One-Day Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation
2013 ONE-DAY GETAWAYS NEW! Branson Fever: Country Roots Show at Penn’s Peak - Jim Thorpe, PA • Branson Fever brings you the best of the “old country” classics with tributes to Conway Twitty and Johnny Cash. Get ready to be entertained with favorites like “Happy Birthday Darling,” “The Rose,” “Ring of Fire,” “I Walk the Line” and more…throw in the knee-slappin’ comedy of Crazy Elmer and you’ve got yourself one sure-fire afternoon of music and fun, Country Style! • Family-style lunch before the show $99.95 pp; Lunch Included May 9
NEW! “Broadway: Now & Forever” at American Music Theatre Lancaster, PA • Featuring heart-stopping vocal and dance talent, stunning costumes, and the vibrant precision of a full orchestra, this show recreates the greatest moments ever on stage with music from Chicago, Mary Poppins, Mamma Mia, CATS, Billy Elliot, A Chorus Line, Evita, The Lion King, Gypsy, and many more. • Lunch at Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant $109.95 pp; Lunch Included $79.95 pp Children 17 yrs and younger
May 4, June 25, September 7, October 10
Bronx Zoo with “Total Experience” Package Take a walk on the wild side! There’s something for everyone at the largest urban zoo in the country. See more than 4,000 animals, all in their natural habitat, and enjoy a day of fun-filled rides and attractions. Your trip includes general admission, zoo shuttle, monorail, Bug Carousel, Children’s Zoo, and Congo Gorilla Forest.
Cape May Dinner Cruise • Enjoy a delicious dinner buffet while cruising around the island of Cape May with breathtaking views. • Experience a trolley tour through Cape May’s National Landmark District. • Visit the Emlen Physick Estate, a beautiful Victorian mansion. • Free time on charming Washington Street $154.95 pp; Dinner Included; Escorted June 15, August 13, September 7
NEW! Cats at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Lancaster, PA
Enjoy a delicious lunch buffet and a live performance of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Cats,” a unique, spectacular musical with fantastic costumes and electrifying dancing! $109.95 pp; Lunch Included $79.95 pp Children 18 yrs and younger
May 22, June 22
Coney Island & Brighton Beach, New York • Drive through Sheepshead Bay and Manhattan Beach. Explore Brighton Beach, home to one of the largest Russian populations in the US and tour Coney Island with its famous boardwalk. • Lunch at a local Russian/Georgian restaurant $109.95 pp; Lunch Included May 18, June 15, September 7, October 5
$79.95 pp $69.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger
June 15, August 10, September 28
Cabela’s & Yuengling Brewery • Since 1829, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. has been brewing beer to satisfy the most discerning tastes of beer connoisseurs. Enjoy a guided tour of this Brewery – the oldest one in America - topped off with a free sample! • Visit Cabela’s famed retail store, featuring animal displays, huge aquariums and trophy animals interacting in realistic re-creations of their natural habitats. $57.95 pp; Escorted June 8, August 17, September 28
Ellis Island & Liberty Island Starr drops you at Liberty State Park, NJ, where you will ferry to Ellis Island and its Museum of Immigration. Then it’s off to Liberty Island to see the famed statue up close. Admission inside the Statue of Liberty is not included.
$74.95 pp; $64.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger June 29, August 17, September 7, October 19
New Jersey & Delaware: 800-782-7703 • Pennsylvania: 888-868-7709 • WWW.STARRTOURS.COM
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2013 ONE-DAY GETAWAYS Feast of San Gennaro Festival “Little Italy” New York, NY
Join in the celebration of New York City’s oldest, biggest and best street festival celebrating the Parton Saint of Naples. Enjoy musical entertainment, a wide variety of ethnic food delicacies, charming restaurants and cafés, and so much more. $52.95 pp September 14, 21
Fleet Week Cruise & the Intrepid
Glenn Miller Orchestra at Penn’s Peak Jim Thorpe, PA • Enjoy a live performance from one of the most popular and sought after big bands in the world today. Under the direction of Nick Hilsher, with its unique jazz sound, the world-famous Glenn Miller Orchestra is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all times. • Family-style lunch before the show $109.95 pp; Lunch Included September 18
New York, NY
• During the annual NYC Fleet Week, enjoy a NY Harbor Cruise featuring a lunch buffet along with live entertainment and dancing. Cruise past South Street Seaport, Governor’s Island, Battery Park, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty, and the visiting ships. • Visit the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and see the Space Shuttle Enterprise and more. $149.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted May 25
Green Dragon Farmer’s Market & Auction Ephrata, PA Located in the heart of PA Dutch Country, this is one of the largest Farmer’s Markets on the East Coast, and visitors have the choice to shop indoors or outdoors. With 7 large market buildings and many other smaller shops, merchants offer everything from “soup to nuts.” $49.95 pp June 28, September 20
NEW! Greenwich Village, Little Italy & Chinatown
NEW! Gaither Vocal Band American Music Theatre
Lancaster, PA
• This Grammy Award winning band has created a legacy of award-winning excellence that has forever raised the bar for male harmony. Led by Bill Gaither, these men are known for their powerhouse vocals, innovative harmonies and message of grace, hope and redemption. • Lunch at Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant $139.95 pp; Lunch Included April 20
New York City, NY
• Begin with a walking tour of the quaint tree-lined streets of Greenwich Village featuring brownstones that have served as the homes of famous playwrights, artists, authors and radicals. Then it’s onto SoHo, the trendy artist community of New York followed by a stop in Little Italy. Later, we’ll continue into the completely different world of Chinatown. • Lunch at a Little Italy restaurant $114.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted by a Local Guide June 1, August 24, September 28
NEW! Grand Ole Opry Jamboree Tribute Show
Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City
Relive the early days of The Grand Ole Opry with music from your favorite country crooners, Kenny, Dolly, and Johnny with a little fun from the feisty Minnie Pearl. Kenny and Dolly sing all their hits, including “The Gambler,” “Jolene” and their dynamic duet, “Islands in The Stream”. Johnny will entertain you with “Ring of Fire” and other well loved tunes. Join us for plain ole’ country fun!
$49.95 pp June 24
$15 Slot Play Included!* *Casino package subject to change, must be 21 yrs with Photo ID.
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All One-Day Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation
2013 ONE-DAY GETAWAYS Harlem’s African-American Heritage • Tour the famed Apollo Theater. • On a guided tour of Harlem, discover the Harlem Market, take in views of Strivers’ Row, see the Abyssinian Baptist Church, Harlem Heights and the Schomburg Center for Black Culture. • Family-style meal at Sylvia’s Restaurant, famous for authentic and delicious soul food $129.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted June 29, September 28
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack Experience the adrenaline-pumping thrills of live hardness racing and play at a casino featuring slots, video poker machines and live table games! • Casino Package Included!*
Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum & New York Harbor Cruise New York City, NY
• The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is centered on the aircraft carrier Intrepid, one of the most successful ships in history, and now a national historic landmark. See the Space Shuttle Enterprise, ride in the A-6 Cockpit Simulator, view the world’s fastest commercial airplane, Concorde, and enjoy a boxed lunch on the Mess Deck. • Hop aboard Circle Line NY harbor cruise to see and hear about the majestic Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the World Financial Center and to stare up at the fabulous skyline. $119.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted $109.95 pp Children 11 yrs and younger
June 22, August 1, September 21
$34.95 pp June 23, August 4,September 21, November 3 *Must be 21 yrs with Photo ID.
NEW! The Irish Rovers NEW! Harry Potter Exhibition at Discovery Times Square Expo New York City, NY
• Get an up close and personal look at the artistry and craftsmanship that went into creating the props and costumes that appeared throughout the Harry Potter films. • Free time in New York’s Times Square. HARRY POTTER, characters, names and related indicia are trademarks of and © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s12)
$79.95 pp
at the Majestic Theater Gettysburg, PA
For more than four decades The Irish Rovers have charmed and entertained audiences around the world with songs like “The Unicorn,” and “Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer.” These international ambassadors of Irish music deliver a rollicking, rousing performance of good cheer one that will soon have you singing and clapping along. $139.95 pp; Lunch Included March 10
$69.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger
March 2, 23
Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise Board the Spirit of New York for a 3-hr luncheon cruise up the Hudson River and past the George Washington Bridge to experience the spectacular beauty of the surrounding fall foliage. Delight in a bountiful lunch buffet, DJ narration and live performances by Spirit’s talented staff. $124.95 pp Lunch Included; Escorted October 19
Lancaster, PA Amish Country • Enjoy a guided tour of Lancaster featuring an Amish Farm & House for a look into daily Amish life. • Family-style lunch at Plain & Fancy Farm, a traditional Amish restaurant. • Free time at Kitchen Kettle Village $99.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted $85.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger
June 15, August 10, October 5
New Jersey & Delaware: 800-782-7703 • Pennsylvania: 888-868-7709 • WWW.STARRTOURS.COM
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2013 ONE-DAY GETAWAYS NEW! Lily Tomlin at the Majestic Theater Gettysburg, PA
Martin Luther King Memorial & African American Heritage Tour Washington, DC
One of America’s foremost comedians, Lily Tomlin’s performances span five decades and her wit is as sharp as ever. Her numerous stand-up specials have been broadcast internationally and she has appeared in almost every iconic comedy show from, “Laugh-In” to “Saturday Night Live” to “Will & Grace.” Don’t miss her fantastic live show!
• Visit the brand new Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in Washington, DC. • Experience a Black History Tour of Washington, DC featuring the African American Civil War Memorial, Mary McLeod Bethune Statue, Lincoln Emancipation Statue, Martin Luther King Library, and Howard University. (Highlights subject to change)
$179.95 pp; Lunch Included May 12: Mother’s Day
$89.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted April 20, June 8, August 3, September 14, October 26
Longwood Gardens Kennett Square, PA
Encompassing 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands, and meadows, you’ll enjoy over 11,000 types of plants and more fountains than any other garden in the world. Don’t miss the Festival of Fountains, delighting visitors of all ages. $85.95 pp; Dining Gift Card Included; Escorted April 13, May 11, August 3, September 21
NEW! Mount Vernon, VA • Experience the home of our 1st President. Tour the Mansion House, slave quarters, kitchen, stables, and greenhouse. Stroll gardens, visit the George Washington Museum, the Archaeology & Restoration Museum and explore the Pioneer Farmer site, a four-acre working farm. • Dine colonial style at the charming Mount Vernon Inn restaurant featuring colonial servers and delicious cuisine. $114.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted June 9, August 10, October 13
Lower Manhattan & 9/11 Memorial Walking Tour Climb aboard New York Water Taxi for breathtaking views of lower Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty. Afterward, our guide will lead us over to the National September 11 Memorial with its twin reflecting pools, each nearly an acre in size. We’ll also have a unique opportunity to witness the construction of 1 World Trade Center, which will be the tallest building in the U.S. After seeing Wall Street and then stopping for lunch at a local restaurant, our guide will take us to South Street Seaport.
National Air & Space Museums Washington, DC & Chantilly, VA
$139.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted; This is a rain or shine walking tour. $119.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger
$64.95 pp; Escorted
April 13, May 4, June 1, 22, August 2, 4, 24, 31, September 15, October 12, 26, November 9, 22
May 11, August 17, September 21
Visit the National Air & Space Museum on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., followed by a visit to the Steven F. Udvar Hazy Center, the companion building to the National Air & Space Museum, displaying thousands of additional aviation and space artifacts. $54.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger
NEW! “Man of 1,000 Voices Show” starring Tom Stevens
Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City
Audiences can’t get enough of Tom’s true class and timeless music as he plays tribute to singers such as Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles and Dean Martin. Along with his remarkable singing impressions, Tom’s comic wit incorporates many other celebrity voices such as Jerry Lewis, Archie & Edith Bunker, Jimmy Stewart and many more.
$15 Slot Play Included!* *Casino package subject to change, must be 21 yrs with Photo ID.
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All One-Day Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation
$49.95 pp September 9
2013 ONE-DAY GETAWAYS New York City Express
NEW! Oktoberfest at SteelStacks
Starr places you in the heart of Times Square in close proximity to the many famous sites of the city. Choose to see a Broadway show, ride to the top of the Empire State Building, visit the new 9/11 Memorial, experience Top of the Rock, be amazed by Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden, or St. Patrick’s Cathedral. It’s a day for you to choose what you want to do in the Big Apple!
Experience an authentic German Oktoberfest with a special Pennsylvania flair featuring German food, beer, and German rock and polka music. From dancing and live music, to fun games, competitions and attractions, there’s something for everyone. Your package includes a souvenir mug and reserved seating under a tent.
Bethlehem, PA
$74.95 pp October 12
$49.95 pp $44.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger
April 13, 20, 27, May 11, June 8, 29, August 3, 24, September 8, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 26, November 2, 9, December 7
NEW! Ninth Ave International Food Festival New York, NY
$52.95 pp May 18
Experience New York’s most diverse and interesting ethnic neighborhood at this annual festival celebrating the joys of ethnicity through food, entertainment and so much more. The food is the big draw, but there are plenty of street fair vendors selling clothing, sunglasses, accessories, jewelry and more!
NEW! “Noah”
at Sight & Sound’s Millennium Theatre Strasburg, PA • Embark on a journey with Noah and his family as they uphold the call of God to build a boat in a land that has never seen rain! Then watch as hundreds of animals enter and live inside the great ark! • Free time at Kitchen Kettle Village
Philadelphia Flower Show The 2013 Philadelphia International Flower Show theme is “Brilliant”. Prepare for a British invasion as the culture and horticulture of England takes center stage. Receive the royal treatment as you explore acres of great gardens and learn from the world’s most celebrated growers and designers. $79.95 pp $64.95 pp Children 16 yrs and younger
March 2, 10
Add Dinner at the Moshulu • Enjoy a lovely dinner aboard the oldest and largest tall ship still afloat. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city and Penn’s Landing from panoramic windows aboard this four star, 107 year old majestic Clipper Ship. $129.95 pp; Dinner Included $115.95 pp Children 16 yrs and younger
March 6, 9
$124.95 pp $85.95 pp Children 18 yrs and younger
May 18, August 3, September 21, October 19
Oak Ridge Boys
at American Music Theatre Lancaster, PA
• Enjoy a performance by one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. Their four-part harmonies and upbeat songs have spawned dozens of country hits. • Lunch at Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant $124.95 pp; Lunch Included March 16
NEW! Princeton, NJ & Grounds For Sculpture • Fall in love with Princeton on this guided tour of Princeton University and the surrounding neighborhoods. See and learn about the history and stories surrounding the University as well as the homes of Albert Einstein, Robert Wood Johnson, Woodrow Wilson, Bill Bradley and more. • Lunch at the Nassau Club, the oldest private dining club in America • Visit Grounds For Sculpture, a private sculpture garden exhibiting works by contemporary sculptors. $109.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted May 4, June 29, September 14
New Jersey & Delaware: 800-782-7703 • Pennsylvania: 888-868-7709 • WWW.STARRTOURS.COM
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2013 ONE-DAY GETAWAYS Smithsonian Institution
Rehoboth Beach Express Starr takes you to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry where you’ll cruise to Rehoboth Beach. Once you arrive, the day is yours to enjoy. Spend time on the boardwalk, relax on the beach, or take a walk and enjoy downtown Rehoboth Beach. Experience the unique shops, galleries, and restaurants offering everything from world famous French fries to fine dining.
Washington, D.C.
The day is yours to visit any of the museums of the world’s largest museum complex. Choose to visit The Air & Space Museum, The American Indian Museum, Natural History Museum, American Art Museum, Portrait Gallery, African Art Museum, American History Museum, and more! $59.95 pp
June 1, July 6, August 10, September 28, October 19
$49.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger
$69.95 pp; Escorted $64.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger
August 3, 17
Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, PA
• Experience all the action you crave from gaming to entertainment, delicious dining and more! You can always find a thrilling new adventure playing the slots or trying one of the many live table games like blackjack, craps, roulette, poker, baccarat, slots and so much more. • $30 Free Play and $5 Food/
Beverage Credit Included!*
$49.95 pp June 26, August 20, September 25, October 27
NEW! St. Patrick’s Fest at Doolan’s Shore Club Spring Lake, NJ From Ireland to America, this traditional show stars Irish Tenor Mike Byrne and the famous Green Derby Show Band as well as a comedian and bagpiper! Enjoy a wonderful luncheon after taking advantage of a 1-hour open bar. This most winning combination is the best way to celebrate this fun holiday. $99.95 pp; Lunch Included March 14
*Casino package subject to change, must be 21 yrs with Photo ID.
NEW! “Slice” of Brooklyn Pizza Tour
NEW! Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at the Franklin Institute
Brooklyn, NY
Philadelphia, PA
As featured on NBC’s “Today Show,” this tour highlights the food, landmarks, movie locations and points of interest that have made Brooklyn worldknown. See Brooklyn Bridge Park, Coney Island, Fulton Ferry Landing, Brooklyn Bridge, million dollar homes in Bay Ridge and Brooklyn movie locations such as Saturday $124.95 pp; Night Fever, Goodfellas & more. Pizza Lunch Included; Escorted by local guide May 11, July 5, August 24, October 26
See more than 300 legendary artifacts offering visitors a poignant look at this iconic ship and its passengers. From china to perfume, the many authentic objects offer haunting and emotional connections to lives abruptly ended or forever altered.
$119.95 pp Escorted; Lunch Included $95.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger
March 16, April 6
NEW! Tom Jones Tribute Sweetheart Show Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City
Internationally praised as the #1 Tom Jones look and sound alike in the world, Harmik has been performing as Tom Jones for the last 20 years. Hear songs such as “It’s Not Unusual,” “Delilah,” “Green Green Grass Of Home,” “I’ll Never Fall In Love Again,” “What’s New Pussycat,” and many more. Harmik will encourage you to join in singing and dancing and be assured this show will deliver wonderful memories to last a lifetime.
$15 Slot Play Included!* *Casino package subject to change, must be 21 yrs with Photo ID.
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All One-Day Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation
$49.95 pp February 11
2013 ONE-DAY GETAWAYS NEW! “Tony Bennett & Friends Tribute” Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City
Experience the music of Forté Thomasula and swoon to classics like “San Francisco” and “That Old Devil Moon.” Laugh with Tony’s “Friends,” as Celebrity Impersonator Holly Faris, recreates Joan Rivers, Carol Channing, and Bette Midler with her bawdy comedy and “Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy.”
$15 Slot Play Included!*
$49.95 pp May 6
Washington, D.C. Highlights • Travel to our nation’s capital and visit the WWII Veteran’s, Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korean Veteran’s Memorials. • Visit the Smithsonian Institution and choose to visit The Air & Space Museum, The American Indian Museum, Natural History Museum, American Art Museum, American History Museum and more. $64.95 pp; Escorted $54.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger
May 18, July 31, September 22, October 12
*Casino package subject to change, must be 21 yrs with Photo ID.
US Open Tennis Flushing, NY
Witness the excitement at the early round matches and practice sessions, allowing tennis fans of all ages to get up close and personal with the tennis legends of the past, present, and future! Call for Price August 28
Valentine’s Day Show at Doolan’s Shore Club Spring Lake, NJ
• Enjoy a special Valentine’s show featuring Mike Byrne and the All Star Show Band and vocalist, Lisa Sherman. Combine this with a great comedian for a sure bet for love, laughs and dancing on this special day. • Enjoy a wonderful luncheon after a 1-hour open bar.
NEW! West Point Military Academy • Visit the West Point Museum with its collections including nearly all aspects of military history and encompassing the history of West Point, the evolution of warfare, and the development of the American Armed Forces. • Tour West Point Academy, where cadets live and attend classes. • Enjoy lunch on the grounds of the Academy at the beautiful Thayer Hotel, visited by past US Presidents, international leaders, and celebrities alike. $119.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted June 20, August 7, Sept 19 Photo ID required
$99.95 pp; Lunch Included February 14
NEW! Valley Forge Casino Play at this brand new full amenity gaming resort with live table games and all the latest and greatest slot machines.
Package Includes* • $25 Slot Play • $15 Food/Beverage Voucher • Lanyard $54.95 pp April 27, June 11, August 30, October 19 *Casino package subject to change, must be 21 yrs with Photo ID.
New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium August 10 vs. Tigers August 22 vs. Blue Jays August 31 vs. Orioles September 7 vs. Red Sox New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards June 29 Preliminary Schedule - Call for Prices
New Jersey & Delaware: 800-782-7703 • Pennsylvania: 888-868-7709 • WWW.STARRTOURS.COM
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and Broadway
Broadway Excursions: 2 Choices!
PICK ANY SHOW
Selected shows Each trip com es with :
• Orchestra or Front Mezzanine Seating • Free Time on Your Own to Enjoy New York City • Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation NEW! Annie
Lion King
From: $199.95 pp* March 9*, May 11*, Aug. 17, Nov. 9
From: $229.95 pp* May 4*, Aug. 10, Oct. 26
NEW! Blue Man
Group
$149.95 pp June 1, Aug. 24, Oct. 26
NEW! Book of
Mormon
$259.95 pp June 30
NEW! Rogers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella $199.95 pp April 27, June 22, Aug. 3, Oct. 5
Jersey Boys From: $229.95 pp* April 13*, June 8*, Sept. 8, Nov. 2
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Mamma Mia From: $139.95 pp* May 18*, Aug. 3, Oct. 19
NEW! Matilda $199.95 pp June 29, Aug. 3, Oct. 26
And Plan Your Own Day
Nice Work If You Can Get It From: $179.95 pp* April 27*, June 22, Sept 14
Once From: $199.95 pp* April 27*, Aug. 10
The Phantom of the Opera From: $149.95 pp* April 20*, June 29*, Sept. 21, Nov. 16
NEW! Motown $199.95 pp May 11, June 29, Aug. 24, Oct. 26, Nov 16
Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark From: $219.95 pp* May 4*, Sept. 28, Nov. 16
Newsies From: $199.95 pp* May 11*, Aug. 17, Oct. 19
Wicked From: $219.95 pp* March 9*, May 18, Sept. 28, Nov. 9
You pick the show, plan your day in New York, and Starr provides the transportation. When you choose this option, every trip includes: · Orchestra or Front Mezzanine seating to the Broadway show of your choice · Free time on own to enjoy New York City · Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation April 13, 20, 27, May 11, June 8, 29, August 3, 24, September 8, 14, 21, 28, October 5, 26, November 2, 9, December 7
All Trips Include All One-Day Roundtrip Trips Transportation Include Roundtrip and Overnight Transportation Accommodations
2013 HOLIDAY ONE-DAY GETAWAYS NEW! “A Christmas Carol”
at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Lancaster, PA Enjoy lunch and a performance of this classic tale showcasing the true spirit of the holidays. $109.95 pp; Lunch Included; $79.95 pp Children 18 yrs & younger November 23, December 1, 14, 18
American Music Theatre Christmas Show Lancaster, PA
• All of your favorite things about the holiday season are cast on-stage in this glorious celebration. • Lunch at Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant $119.95 pp; Lunch Included; $89.95 pp Children 17 yrs & younger November 16, 23, December 1, 14
Amish Country Christmas Lancaster, PA
• Amish Christmas Tour • National Christmas Center • Kitchen Kettle Village $99.95 pp; Escorted; Dinner Included at Hershey Farm Restaurant December 7, 14
Bethlehem Christmas
• “Christmas 1954” Musical Revue - Enjoy this heartwarming musical telling the story of three women & their journey for hope, love & the Christmas spirit during the heydey of Bethlehem Steel. • “Bethlehem, The Christmas City” film - Discover the amazing story of Bethlehem. • Christkindlmarkt • Bethlehem-By-Night Riding Tour $149.95 pp; Escorted; Lunch Included December 7, 14
Cape May Victorian Christmas
• Trolley Tour of Cape May & admission to the Emlen Physick Estate • Lunch at the Pilot House • Washington Street Mall $109.95 pp; Escorted; Lunch Included November 30, December 14
Christmas in New York City
• Tour NYC all decked out for the holidays, including Rockefeller Center, the world-famous Christmas Tree and much more! • Dinner at a New York City restaurant $124.95 pp; Escorted; Dinner Included November 30, December 7, 14
Christmas in St. Michaels Annual Festival includes home tours, gingerbread displays, parade, Christmas Boutique, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Winery & Brewery tour & tasting, plus a traditional Christmas meal. $119.95 pp; Escorted; Lunch Included December 14
Hershey Holiday
• “Sweet Lights” Holiday Riding Tour • Hershey’s Chocolate World • Hershey Park’s Christmas Candylane $109.95 pp; Escorted; Lunch Included at Hotel Hershey $94.95 pp Children 8 yrs and younger November 30, December 6, 7, 14
NEW! Lancaster Outlets Smorgasbord & Shopping!
• Rockvale Outlets $85.95 pp; Dinner Included at Hershey Farm Restaurant November 30, December 7
Longwood Gardens Holiday & Brandywine Museum
• Longwood Gardens celebrates the holidays with Christmas Trees and fragrant flower blooms • Brandywine River Museum - a unique showcase of American Art $77.95 pp; Escorted December 7, 14
“Miracle of Christmas” at Sight & Sound Theatre Strasburg, PA
• Matinee performance and free time at Kitchen Kettle Village $124.95 pp; $85.95 pp Children 18 yrs & younger December 7, 14
NEW! Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole Tribute Show “An Unforgettable Christmas” Tropicana Casino Atlantic City, NJ $15 Slot Play Included!* $49.95 pp December 2
*Casino package subject to change, must be 21 years with photo ID.
New York City Shopping Let Starr do the driving into New York City, allowing you to save your strength for a full day of shopping at all of your favorite stores in the Big Apple! $52.95 pp November 30, December 7, 14
Pennsylvania Christmas & Gift Show Harrisburg, PA
Experience one of the largest holiday craft shows in the country with over 500 vendors! See a life-size recreation of Olde Christmas Village, decorated trees, mantels, train displays and much more. $62.95 pp December 4, 7
NEW! Peddler’s Village Christmas Festival & Parade Lahaska, PA
• See the beautifully decorated Victorian-style Peddler’s Village during the annual Christmas Festival and parade featuring live holiday entertainment and fun for the whole family. • Lunch at the Cock n’ Bull Restaurant $64.95 pp; Escorted; Lunch Included December 7
QVC Studio & King of Prussia Mall Holiday West Chester, PA
• QVC Studios - take a look inside the world of electronic retailing • Enjoy an afternoon of shopping at the area’s largest mall $79.95 pp; Escorted; Lunch Included at Buca di Beppo November 30, December 14
R adio City Christmas Spectacular Show New York City, NY Experience this enduring Christmas tradition that has dazzled and inspired for over 85 years. Enjoy the world-famous show featuring the Rockettes’ signature eye-high kicks, falling snow, and Santa flying high above the stage. Call for Dates and Prices
Vanity Fair Factory Outlets Reading, PA With over 100 name brand outlet stores, you are sure to finish all your holiday shopping (and no sales tax on clothing in PA!). $43.95 pp; Includes Shopping Bag & Merchandise Coupons worth $250 November 2, 29
Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets Central Valley, NY Finish all your holiday shopping with impressive savings at over 220 outlet stores! $63.95 pp ; Includes VIP Coupon Book November 9, 30
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CRUISE VACATIONS
Alaska Cruise
Sail aboard the Carnival Miracle® from Seattle, Washington Alaska Brown Bears by Ursu
8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS -EscortedAll Shipboard Meals Included
Ports of Call:
• Seattle, Washington • Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord • Skagway • Juneau • Ketchikan • Victoria, British Columbia
2013 TOUR DATE Alaska
and through, but the coastal panhandle region Carnival sails • Plus, 1 “Fun Day” at Sea to is perhaps the most stunning. SPECIAL INCLUSION: Where the land meets the water • $75 PER CABIN you’ll find not only quaint towns ONBOARD CREDIT and scenic harbor vistas, but the best of nature — including If you’re looking for a cruise fjords, wildlife and mountains vacation that’s a little bit out of galore. Experience the incredible the way and a little bit out of the majesty of Alaska “Fun Ship®” ordinary, make “America’s Last style. The beautiful Carnival Frontier” your first choice! Alaska Miracle will be your floating is a natural wonder through resort for the week as you glide SM
by majestic glaciers, deep-green forests, snow-capped mountains and sunny fields of wild flowers. Watch whales at play or catch a glimpse of an eagle soaring overhead. All this, in addition to some of the most spacious staterooms at sea, delicious dining - including 24 hour room service - exciting casino action, a wide variety of entertainment, award-winning stage shows and much more.
August 20-27 -Rates From-
DOUBLE -
$1,49995
INCLUDES AIRFARE
SINGLE - $1,99995 TRIPLE - $1,37995 -Rates Per PersonBased on category 4B, Interior cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Roundtrip airfare and airport transfers included. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from airport included. Passport required.
Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Sail aboard the Carnival Splendor® from New York City 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS -EscortedAll Shipboard Meals Included
Ports of Call:
• Grand Turk • Half Moon Cay • Nassau, Bahamas • Plus, 4 “Fun Days” at Sea
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Grand Turk
Caribbean
A Carnival cruise to the Eastern Caribbean sails to the most storied isles, each ringed by rainbow-hued coral gardens. Dig your feet • $100 PER CABIN in silky sand, float in azure seas, and let your cares melt away in the ONBOARD CREDIT Caribbean. The Carnival Splendor has something for everyone. El Morocco Lounge hosts comedy shows, musical performances, karaoke and more. The words “Royal Flush Casino” incite visions of winning, while the jazz club’s moniker — The Cool — simply says it all. And the Pinnacle Steakhouse can be found not only at the height of elegant dining, but at the apex of the ship. If you list “splish” and “splash” among your favorite terms, Carnival Splendor has pools all over the place, including a pool featuring a retractable roof that makes any day a pool day. If relaxation is more your thing, try the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat or the Cloud 9 Spa.
2013 TOUR DATE
SPECIAL INCLUSION:
May 1-9 -Rates From-
DOUBLE -
$87995
SINGLE - $1,31995 TRIPLE - $75995 -Rates Per PersonBased on category 4B, Interior cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from New York City pier included. Passport required.
*Ships’ Registry - The Bahamas, Panama, and Malta *Based on Category 4B, Interior Cabin, Rates are per person, based on double occupancy and are subject to availability. Government fees/taxes are additional per guest. Restrictions apply. ©2012 Carnival Cruise Lines. All Rights Reserved. *Carnival reserves the right to re-instate the fuel supplement for all guests at up to $9 per person per day if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel.
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All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
CRUISE VACATIONS
Bahamas & Florida Cruise
Sail aboard the Carnival Pride® from Baltimore 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS -EscortedAll Shipboard Meals Included
Ports of Call:
Nassau, Bahamas
• Port Canaveral, FL • Nassau, Bahamas • Freeport, Bahamas • Plus, 3 “Fun Days” at Sea
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SPECIAL INCLUSION: • $75 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT
Living is easy in The Bahamas islands, a glittering necklace of sand dotting the blue Atlantic. A Carnival cruise to The Bahamas drops you into a sun-splashed seascape of 700 islands and 2,000 cays offering idyllic tropical getaways for sailing, snorkeling, fishing, strolling
pearly pink-sand beaches, and swimming crystalline turquoise seas. A Carnival cruise isn’t just a vacation. It’s way better. You get awesome onboard activities, delicious dining choices, nightlife, comedy and plenty of places to just kick back – all as you go from one fun destination to another.
2013 TOUR DATE October 13-20 -Rates From-
DOUBLE -
$59995
SINGLE - $89995 TRIPLE - $51662 -Rates Per Person-
Beach, Bahamas
Based on category 4B, Interior cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from Baltimore pier included. Passport required.
Canada Cruise
Sail aboard the Carnival Glory® from New York City 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS -EscortedAll Shipboard Meals Included
Ports of Call:
• Halifax, Nova Scotia • St. John, New Brunswick • Plus, 2 “Fun Days” at Sea
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SPECIAL INCLUSION: • $75 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT
From the bustling excitement of Halifax to the quaint, quiet pace of Saint John’s, North America’s oldest city, eastern Canada is a large and varied region. Echoes of Europe are visible in its charming streets and architecture. If you’re looking for a vacation at sea that’s as colorful as the décor of the ship taking you there, feast your eyes on Carnival Glory. Satisfy your stomach with the Emerald Room Steakhouse, On the Green sports bar,
Halifax, Nova Scotia
2013 TOUR DATE September 2-7 -Rates From-
DOUBLE and the aptly-named Golden and Platinum Restaurants. And wait ‘til you see the Camel Club Casino — proof that Carnival Glory is a real looker. Look to Carnival Glory for one vibrant time at sea.
$62995
SINGLE - $91995 TRIPLE - $59662 -Rates Per PersonBased on category 4B, Interior cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from New York City pier included. Passport required.
Canada & New England Cruise Sail aboard the Carnival Glory® from New York City 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS -EscortedAll Shipboard Meals Included
Ports of Call:
• Halifax, Nova Scotia • St. John, New Brunswick • Portland, ME • Boston, MA • Plus, 2 “Fun Days” at Sea
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SPECIAL INCLUSION: • $100 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT
Portland Head Light, Maine
Experience all the idyllic tranquility to be found north of the border — take it all in as you take a Carnival Canada/ New England cruise with Starr. Legendary Carnival fun meets breathtaking east Canadian vistas as you tour this beautiful
region, which before your very eyes displays rich history, culture and landscape that ensures that you won’t soon forget your vacation. South of the border, the New England ports are some of the most recognizable cities from the early days of the U.S. — and the colonial days before. Dating back to the 17th century, they continue to retain much of their old charm… and have developed much that’s new in the centuries since. All this, in addition to some of the most spacious staterooms at sea, delicious dining - including
24 hour room service - exciting casino action, a wide variety of entertainment, award-winning stage shows and much more.
2013 TOUR DATE September 28-October 5 -Rates From-
DOUBLE -
$53995
SINGLE - $84995 TRIPLE - $51662 -Rates Per PersonBased on category 4B, Interior cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from New York City pier included. Passport required.
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CRUISE VACATIONS
Bermuda Cruise
Sail aboard the Brand-New Norwegian Breakaway® from New York City 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS -EscortedAll Shipboard Meals Included
Freestyle Cruising Ports of Call:
• King’s Wharf, Bermuda • Plus, 3 Days at Sea
SPECIAL INCLUSION:
• $50 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT • STARR TOURS PRIVATE COCKTAIL PARTY
Dining Room, NCL Breakaway
Introducing the latest expression of Freestyle Cruising, the Norwegian Breakaway, offering the best of cruising with cutting edge dining and entertainment options. From traditional fine dining to endless buffets with custom-order action stations, there is a host of delicious options included in your cruise fare. For an additional cover charge, you’ll have access to a world of possibilities including gourmet French, Japanese teppanyaki and an upscale steakhouse – up to 16 dining options in all. Second City® comedy troupe, Broadway-style shows, King’s Wharf, Bermuda a state-of-the-art fitness center, a sports court, bars and lounges of all kinds, pools, hot tubs, kid’s centers, teen discos and more are all on board and included in your cruise fare. The largest ship ever to homeport in New York, she features an Aqua Park, 14 restaurants, and more innovations than you’ve ever witnessed before. During this inaugural season of the Breakaway, come with Starr and take a Cruise from New York to the lovely island of Bermuda which sits just 600 nautical miles off the eastern seaboard. We’ll dock at King’s Wharf for three days, giving us the freedom to explore the beaches, golf courses, restaurants, shops and historic monuments at our leisure. Come back aboard and get a massage, drop by the casino, eat late and dance all night. It’s all good, because with Freestyle Cruising, we’re on our own schedule.
2013 TOUR DATE September 15-22 -Rates From-
DOUBLE -
$99995
SINGLE - $1,49995 TRIPLE - $89995 -Rates Per PersonBased on category IB, Inside cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from New York City pier included. Passport required.
Panama Canal Cruise
Sail aboard the Coral Princess® from Ft. Lauderdale, FL 12 DAYS/11 NIGHTS All Shipboard Meals Included
Ports of Call:
• Aruba • Cartagena, Colombia • Panama Canal, Panama • Colon, Panama • Limon, Costa Rica • Ocho Rios, Jamaica • Plus, 5 Days at Sea
SPECIAL INCLUSION: • $60 PER CABIN
ONBOARD CREDIT Cartagena Square, Colombia
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Ocho Rios, Jamaica
Come with Starr and sail the Coral Princess, specially built to sail through the Panama Canal and perfect for witnessing the engineering marvel of the canal. You’ll have access to an array of optional excursions from rainforest tours to traveling the hemisphere’s first transcontinental railroad. To say the nightlife onboard is entertaining is an understatement. Illuminating the stage in captivating productions, Coral’s performers are some of the most talented musicians, singers and dancers at sea. Princess Signature Shows, lounge performers,
movies and casinos are just some of the entertainment that is offered each and every day. The many onboard activities are designed to stimulate, educate, entertain and inspire. And from art auctions to virtual golf, this ship is loaded with fun things to do. Spend the night watching a movie, concert or sporting event outdoors in a plush lounge chair at Movies Under the Stars® and escape completely® in The Sanctuary®, a tranquil haven just for adults. Try the Bayou Café and Steakhouse featuring live jazz music and flavorful New Orleans-inspired cuisine. There’s so much to see and do on this wonderful vacation. SM
Ocho Rios, Jamaica
2013 TOUR DATE October 13-24 -Rates From-
DOUBLE -
$1,89995
INCLUDES AIRFARE
SINGLE - $2,74995 TRIPLE - $1,66662 -Rates Per Person-
Coral Princess at Port
Based on category IB, Inside cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Roundtrip airfare and airport transfers included. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from airport included. Passport required.
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
FLY VACATIONS
Grand Alaska featuring Denali, Anchorage, Valdez and Fairbanks 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS -Escorted Upon Arrival8 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/1 Snack Box/1 Dinner Your Tour Includes: • Denali National Park with Tundra Wilderness Tour • Alaska Railroad Train Adventure • Alaska Native Heritage Center • Prince William Sound Glacier and Wildlife Cruise featuring Columbia Glacier • Chena River Boat Cruise
• Valdez Museum • Worthington Glacier • Wrangell-St. Elias National Park • Trans-Alaskan Pipeline • Matanuska Susitna Valley • Museum of the North at University of Alaska
Alaska Native Heritage Center
Alaska
2013 TOUR DATE May 17-27 -Rates From-
DOUBLE -
Alaska speaks to you like no other place can. The people, the places, and the beauty – it’s like nothing else on earth. Breathtaking ocean coasts, rushing rivers, green rain forests, majestic mountain peaks, abundant wildlife and spectacular glaciers make this a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. See spectacular mountains and valleys; watch wildlife and sea life in their natural habitats; and view enormous glaciers. The month of May brings moose calves and a fresh beginning to the north. It’s a favorite time for Alaskans. This tour combines the usual and the unusual. Come for an experience of a lifetime!
$3,09995
SINGLE - $3,89995 TRIPLE - $2,99995 -Rates Per PersonRoundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. Overnight Flight Home. Government Issued Photo ID Required.
Highlights of the Canyonlands Grand Canyon, continue into Navajo country and Monument Valley for time to dip in the pool -Escorted Upon Arrivaland admire the beauty around you. Have your camera ready for Your Tour Includes: some spectacular shots during • Las Vegas your four-wheel drive tour of • Grand Canyon Nat’l Park mystical Monument Valley. Then • Painted Desert head west for Page and Lake • Monument Valley with Powell. After Page, a day of conFour-Wheel Drive Tour trasts leads you to Bryce Canyon • Lake Powell National Park, where years of • Glen Canyon Dam erosion have carved colorful sandstone into thousands of • Bryce Canyon Nat’l Park spires, arches, and mazes. Finally, • Zion National Park • St. George, Utah Mormon head to Zion National Park and enjoy the beauty and peace Community offered at this park—with its Explore the captivating canyon- massive canyon walls ascending lands on this unforgettable vaca- toward the blue sky. You’ll have time in Zion National Park to extion! Your trip begins among plore, hike, bird watch, or join a the neon lights of Las Vegas park ranger to learn more about before heading east to experithe animals, geology, plants, and ence the Grand Canyon, where you’ll overnight in the park and human history within the park. Return to the excitement of Las have time to wander along the Vegas and visit the shops and canyon rim. While at the Grand casinos—a perfect way to end Canyon, enjoy a spectacular your canyonlands vacation! sunrise or sunset. From the
8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
Grand Canyon National Park
Zion National Park
Zion National Park
2013 TOUR DATE September 3-10
DOUBLE -
$2,09995
INCLUDES AIRFARE
SINGLE - $2,59995 TRIPLE - $1,99995 -Rates Per PersonRoundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. Government Issued Photo ID Required.
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FLY VACATIONS
Jewels of Spain & Portugal Lisbon, Portugal
10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS -Escorted Upon Arrival8 Breakfasts/3 Dinners This exciting adventure introduces you to the fascinating major cities of the Iberian Peninsula. Begin with an overnight in the Spanish capital of Madrid. Then, visit fortified Avila and pretty Salamanca, pearls of the Castile region, and cross the Sierra da Estrela into Portugal to reach Coimbra, a charming hillside town that overlooks the Mondego River. Stop in Fatima
to see its famous sanctuary, then on to the awesome walled city of Obidos with its towers and bastions. Spend two nights in Lisbon and discover explorer Henry the Navigator’s exquisite city. Travel back into Spain via the Sierra de Aracena for two
overnights in Seville, a lively city on the banks of the Guadalquivir River. The city center boasts many stunning highlights, including the cathedral, Alcazar, and Plaza d’España. Admire the Andalusian landscapes on the way to Cordoba with its lovely Mezquita. Travel across Don Madrid, Spain
Quixote’s La Mancha, known for its castles and windmills, and return to Madrid for the final two nights of your vacation.
2013 TOUR DATE September 26-October 5
DOUBLE -
$2,99995
INCLUDES AIRFARE
SINGLE - $3,39995 TRIPLE - $2,94995 -Rates Per PersonRoundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. Passport Required.
Leisurely Tuscany & Rome you’ll spend four nights. It is ideally situated for discovering Florence with its Renaissance mas-Escorted Upon Arrivalterpieces, Pisa with its Leaning 7 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ Tower, Siena and San Gimignano 2 Dinners with their medieval castles and towers, and olive groves and This fascinating itinerary fovineyards from which celebrated Assisi, Italy cuses on Italy’s most celebrated olive oil and Chianti wines are treasures: the “Eternal City” of produced. Returning south, in Rome and guided sightseeing stop at St. Francis’ Assisi before Rome, home of “la dolce vita,” and the verdant hilly landscape that introduces you to the city’s spending a final night back in of Tuscany with its medieval and highlights. Traveling northward, Rome. This is an unforgettable Renaissance heritage. Your vaca- your base in Tuscany is the spa journey to please the eyes and tion begins with two overnights town of Montecatini, where the taste buds!
9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS
2013 TOUR DATE August 11-19
DOUBLE -
$3,29995
INCLUDES AIRFARE
SINGLE - $3,69995 TRIPLE - $3,19995 -Rates Per PersonRoundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. Passport Required.
A Taste of Europe 11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS -Escorted Upon Arrival9 Breakfasts/3 Dinners On this vacation, get a “Taste of Europe” and sample some of Western Europe’s best-loved areas, including England, Holland, Germany, Switzerland, and France. You’ll visit the main cities—London, Amsterdam, Lucerne, and Paris—and you’ll also behold fascinating scenery and cruise scenic waterways. Experience the wonder of a cruise on the Rhine—with its
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scenic countryside, historical castles, and charming villages. See Lorelei rock and hear the legend of Lorelei, a distraught maiden who sat on the rock combing her long golden hair and luring passing navigators to their death. In Amsterdam, hear about its 165 canals with a total length of 100 kms (62 miles). As such an integral part of the city, you’ll enjoy a canal cruise to appreciate Amsterdam from the waterways. Sample a pint of bitter in a local British pub, savor French wines in the Parisian cafés, and taste the local beer in Germany.
2013 TOUR DATE November 6-16 -Rates From-
DOUBLE -
$3,29995
INCLUDES AIRFARE*
SINGLE - $2,59995 TRIPLE - $1,99995 -Rates Per PersonRoundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. *Rates subject to change due to 2013 air rates not being confirmed at this time. Big Ben & London Eye, England
Passport Required.
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
FLY VACATIONS
Colorado’s Historic Trains
featuring 5 Rail Excursions
to the Black Canyon of Gunnison National Park, it’s “full steam ahead” as we board the Du-Escorted Upon Arrivalrango & Silverton Narrow Gauge 8 Breakfasts/2 Lunches/ Railroad that winds through the 3 Dinners spectacular canyons in the remote wilderness of the San Juan Follow the historic routes of the National Forest. At Mesa Verde Old West with excursions on five National Park, we’ll visit the land different railroads and see the of the ancient Pueblo Indians to beauty of three national parks. view their fascinating cliff dwellIn Rocky Mountain National Park ings. All aboard the Cumbres we’ll experience breathtaking & Toltec Scenic Railroad across scenery. In Leadville we’ll ride the 10,015 ft Cumbres Pass. The the Colorado & Southern Railoriginal Rio Grande Line, this is road while traveling along the America’s most spectacular narArkansas River Valley. After a visit row gauge steam railroad.
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Enjoy another journey by train aboard the Royal Gorge following the most famous portion of the old Denver and Rio Grande Western train line. Ride through the “Grand Canyon of the Arkansas” on an unforgettable journey over the famous Hanging Bridge. In Colorado Springs we’ll visit the U.S. Air Force Academy and the Garden of the Gods where flora, fauna and red sandstone formations amaze us. “Ride to the Clouds!” aboard the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the highest cog railroad in the U.S. at almost 14,000 feet.
Colorado & Southern Railroad
2013 TOUR DATE July 19-27
DOUBLE -
$2,99995
INCLUDES AIRFARE
SINGLE - $3,69995 TRIPLE - $2,89995 -Rates Per PersonRoundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach transportation to and from local airport included. Government Issued Photo ID Required.
Albuquerque, NM Balloon Fiesta 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS -Escorted Upon Arrival5 Breakfasts/2 Dinners
Experience the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, the largest ballooning event in the world and one of New Mexico’s most dazzling spectacles. We’ll attend the pre-dawn opening ceremonies and the unforgettable mass ascension of hundreds of hot-air balloons, where the sky transforms into a rainbow of colors. At dusk, we’ll experience the dramatic Balloon Glow, when all the balloons fire up their burners and light up at the same time followed by the After-Glow Fireworks Show. There’s also time for a sightseeing tour, with visits to Albuquerque’s historic Old Town, a maze of cobbled courtyards, hidden patios and numerous galleries and shops and a walking tour of Santa Fe including Governor’s Plaza, San Miguel Mission and Loretto Chapel with its Miraculous Staircase. We’ll spend three nights in historic Albuquerque, a city rich in Native American heritage and two nights in Santa Fe, nestled in the Sangre de Cristo Mountains in the foothills of the Rockies.
2013 TOUR DATE October 4-9
DOUBLE -
$2,19995
INCLUDES AIRFARE
SINGLE - $2,79995 TRIPLE - $2,14995 -Rates Per PersonRoundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. Government Issued Photo ID Required.
Tournament of Roses Parade Los Angeles, CA 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS
California Rose Parade
2013 TOUR DATE
-Escorted Upon Arrival-
Dec 29, 2013-Jan 2, 2014
4 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 1 Brunch/2 Dinners
-Rates From-
DOUBLE -
Your Tour Includes: • Tournament of Roses Parade - Reserved Seats • Float Decorating • New Year’s Eve Party • New Year’s Day Brunch • Getty Villa - Malibu • “Choose your Day” Included activity • Hyatt Long Beach Hotel
Celebrate the New Year at the Rose Parade in sunny Southern California. You’ll have reserved seats for the best in parade viewing as you watch the magnificent floral floats, equestrians and marching bands in the 125th Tournament of Roses Parade. You’ll also have a chance to see the floats being decorated before the parade, visit the Getty Villa Education Center and Museum, choose from three terrific included activities on New Year’s Eve day, celebrate New Year’s Eve at our private dinner party, enjoy a New Year’s Day Brunch and spend all four nights at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach.
$2,49995
INCLUDES AIRFARE*
SINGLE - $2,79995 TRIPLE - $2,44995 -Rates Per PersonRoundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. *Rates subject to change due to 2013 air rates not being confirmed at this time. Government Issued Photo ID Required.
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General Information DEPOSIT POLICY: One Day Tours..........................................................Full Amount of Tour Overnight Vacations Under $300......................$50 per person Overnight Vacations $301-$500........................$75 per person Overnight Vacations $501-700..........................$100 per person Overnight Vacations $701-1500........................$125 per person Overnight Vacations $1501 and Up.................$250 per person Cruise/Fly Vacations...............................................Contact a Starr Travel Advisor PAYMENT POLICY: Final balance for motorcoach tours is due 45-60 days prior to departure, depending on the tour. Cruise & Fly trips vary. FORMS OF PAYMENT: Starr accepts cash, check, money order, and all major credit cards. Our payment mailing address is: Starr Tours-Accounting Department, 2531 East State St Ext, Trenton, NJ 08619. Please make note of your reservation number when sending in a payment. CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: OVERNIGHT VACATIONS: If you cancel your tour 45 DAYS OR MORE BEFORE your tour departs, you will receive a Full Refund for the cost of your tour. If you cancel WITHIN 45 DAYS BEFORE your tour departs, you will incur a fee as follows: Tour value under $300..........................................$50 per person fee Tour value $301-$500............................................$75 per person fee Tour value $501-$700............................................$100 per person fee Tour value $701-$1500.........................................$125 per person fee Tour value $1501 and up.....................................$250 per person fee The fees listed above are IN ADDITION to any monies that may have been advanced on your behalf and do not cover a tour cost increase due to roommate cancellations. ONE-DAY TOURS: If you cancel 30 DAYS OR MORE BEFORE your tour departs, you will receive a Full Refund for the cost of your tour. If you cancel WITHIN 30 DAYS BEFORE your tour departs, you will incur a fee as follows: Tour value under $100..........................................$20 per person fee Tour value $101-$200............................................$30 per person fee Tour value $201 and up........................................$40 per person fee The fees listed above are IN ADDITION to any monies that may have been advanced on your behalf. Show and event tickets are non-refundable. There is no cancellation fee if you have purchased Tour Protection and you cancel your tour prior to departure. The cost of Tour Protection is nonrefundable. CRUISE & FLY VACATIONS: Policies vary by tour, please contact your Travel Advisor. If you must cancel, please alert us prior to your tour’s departure. During business hours call 1-800-782-7703. After business hours, use extension 1600. TRAVELING OUTSIDE OF USA: A passport is always needed when leaving or entering the country. Starr cannot accept liability for any passenger refused entry into any country due to failure of the passenger to present correct documentation.
SPECIAL NEEDS: Please inform us of any special needs you may have at the time you make your reservation. Please note that we must know in advance if you have a disability that prevents your independence. A travel companion
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who will assume full responsibility for your care and mobility must accompany you. Passengers requiring a wheelchair must provide their own collapsible wheelchair. If you choose to bring a motorized scooter, it is your responsibility to load it onto and off of the motorcoach, as Starr Drivers are not permitted to handle motorized scooters. APPROPRIATE CLOTHING: We suggest you wear comfortable walking shoes or sneakers while on tour. All trips operate rain or shine. Bring a light jacket or sweater for the motorcoach. COACH SEATING: Motorcoach seats are assigned at the time of booking, however they are subject to change. There are no assigned seats on transfers to and from piers/airports and on selected tours. SMOKING: In accordance with the law, smoking is not permitted onboard the coach. BAGGAGE: Each passenger is permitted to bring one piece of luggage for storage in the luggage bay of the coach. This includes any rolling “airplane carry-on” luggage. In consideration of our Drivers, we request that each piece of luggage not exceed 50 lbs. A small bag or purse, if carried by the passenger and stored in the overhead compartment on the coach, is permissible. MEDICATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED WITH YOU ON BOARD THE COACH. ACCOMMODATIONS: TRIPLES and QUADS are sold with the understanding that there will be two double beds in the room. In some hotels, triple accommodations are two beds and a roll-away cot. If cots are available, they may be subject to an additional charge by the hotel. ADJACENT ROOM, ADJOINING ROOM, 1st FLOOR ROOM, and SMOKING/NON-SMOKING ROOM requests can be made at the time of booking, but cannot always be guaranteed. GRATUITIES: The cost of your tour includes gratuities for hotel bellmen, meals included in the tour, and all related taxes, unless otherwise specified. Gratuities for Guides, Tour Directors, and Drivers are not included in the price of your tour. If you wish, such appreciation may be extended on an individual basis. Guidelines are: Driver-$3.00 per person per day, Tour Director-$3.00 per person per day. YOUNG TRAVELERS: Starr offers several one-day trips with reduced rates for children. Children 12 & under save 10% on all overnight motorcoach vacations. Travelers who are under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult (and on overnight vacations must room with an adult). PRICE STRUCTURE: Some tours vary in price by departure date. The asterisk (*) next to the date and price refer to the lowest price available. PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Starr reserves the right to vary itineraries and prices and to substitute hotels, events, or attractions of equal or better quality, if necessary. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT: Starr Transit Co, Inc., 2531 East State St. Trenton N.J. 08619 acts only as the agent for the passenger, accepts no responsibility in whole or in part for any delays, cancellations, inconveniences, loss, damage or injury to person or property, resulting from mechanical defect or failure, of any nature, howsoever caused, or for any substitution of hotels or other event or attraction, as deemed necessary, for any reason such as acts of God, war, terrorism, strike, weather, traffic, or beyond the control of Starr. Starr reserves the right to make changes to their written itineraries with or without notice. Although every effort is made to handle guests’ luggage carefully, Starr cannot be responsible, nor assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage due to breakage, theft, or wear and tear through hotel, airline, or group carrier handling. Starr is not responsible for any personal items left behind.
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
Tour PROTECTION PLAN including tour Interruption Assurance Don’t miss this great opportunity to travel at no risk. Book your Starr vacation without worrying about last minute changes in plans. If you must cancel your motorcoach tour for any reason right up to the time of your departure, the full cost of your tour will be refunded to you (less the Tour Protection fee). It’s simple… there are no doctor’s notes, pre-existing condition clauses, forms to be filled out, penalties or cancellation charges – no questions asked! And… with Starr’s Interruption Assurance, if your overnight tour is interrupted due to illness or emergency, you will receive a refund for the cost of the remainder of your tour.
Tour Protection cost: Overnight motorcoach Tours: Tour protection fee is $12 for every $100 increment of tour value. For example: Tour value = $101-$200, Fee is $24 per person Tour value = $201-$300, Fee is $36 per person
One-Day Tours: Tour protection fee is $10 for every $100 increment of tour value. For example: Tour value = $0-$100, Fee is $10 per person Tour value = $101-$200, Fee is $20 per person
Starr’s Tour Protection Plan is not offered on certain ticketed events. Tour Protection fee is non-refundable, non-transferable and does not cover increases due to roommate cancellations. Tour Protection must be purchased prior to final payment of your tour. You must call to cancel prior to your tour’s departure. After business hours, call 1-800-782-7703 ext. 1600.
TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN FOR CRUISE & FLY vacationS Starr has partnered with the National Tour Association (NTA) to offer you Berkely Travel Insurance including coverage such as:
Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption
Trip/Travel Delay
Baggage Protection including Loss, Theft, or Damage
Medical Protection including Emergency Evacuation, Repatriation of Remains and Accident and Sickness Medical Expense
Please contact Berkely (toll-free) 1-800-388-1470 for more information including description of coverage and plan dollar limits.
convenient departure locations PENNSYLVANIA
NEW JERSEY
Bucks County
Delaware County
Mercer County
burlington COunty
Yardley Park and Ride Taylorsville & Woodside Roads 1-95, Exit 51 (Exit 51B from NJ) Yardley, PA
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack
AMC Hamilton 24 Movie Theatre 325 Sloan Ave Hamilton, NJ
The Hotel ML 915 Route 73 Mt. Laurel, NJ
Holiday Inn Philadelphia NEBensalem 3499 Street Road, Bensalem, PA Philadelphia County Sears Center 7300 Bustleton Avenue (at Cottman Avenue) Philadelphia, PA
777 Harrah’s Blvd. Chester, PA Springfield Mall 1250 Baltimore Pike Springfield, PA
Gloucester County Deptford Mall Mall Entrance #6 off Clements Bridge Road Deptford, NJ Middlesex County Crowne Plaza Hotel 390 Forsgate Dr. Monroe Township, NJ
Departure points vary by tour and departure date. Parking is not available at all locations. Starr is most appreciative of our departure locations that allow our guests to use their establishments for arrivals and departures. Parking is at your own risk and not that of Starr or the departure location. Please do not call the departure locations with your questions as Starr will be happy to assist you.
New Jersey & Delaware: 800-782-7703 • Pennsylvania: 888-868-7709 • WWW.STARRTOURS.COM
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Starr’s 10th Annual Reunion Cruise to
The Caribbean
Sail Aboard the Carnival Splendor® from New York City 9 Days/8 Nights -EscortedAll Shipboard Meals Included
SPECIAL INCLUSION:
• $50 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT • STARR TOURS PRIVATE COCKTAIL PARTY
2013 TOUR DATE September 30 - October 8 -Rates From-
DOUBLE -
$69995
SINGLE - $1,13995 TRIPLE - $56328 -Rates Per PersonBased on Category 4B, Interior cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from NYC pier included. Passport required.
The tropical islands of the Eastern Caribbean are some of the most beautiful in the world. See them while you are sailing “Fun Ship-Style®” aboard the Carnival Splendor® featuring fabulous dining, endless entertainment options and pampering services that make for a truly special onboard experience. All of this along with your Starr friends and family combine to make a wonderful cruise vacation.
Ports of Call:
• Grand Turk • Half Moon Cay • Nassau, Bahamas
Plus, 4 “Fun Days” at Sea SM
*Ships’ Registry - The Bahamas, Panama, and Malta *Based on Category 4B, Interior Cabin, Rates are per person, based on double occupancy and are subject to availability. Government fees/ taxes are additional per guest. Restrictions apply. ©2012 Carnival Cruise Lines. All Rights Reserved. *Carnival reserves the right to re-instate the fuel supplement for all guests at up to $9 per person per day if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel.
Nassau, Bahamas