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Cruise & Fly Vacations 2012 Starr’s 9th Annual Reunion Cruise to the

The Bahamas & Florida 8 Days/7 Nights • Escorted All Shipboard Meals Included October 14-21, 2012

Rates from

$499

on Every Cruise and Fly Vacation Must Book by November 30, 2011 Excludes Starr Reunion and Birthday Bash Cruises

Sail Aboard the Carnival Pride® from Baltimore

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Ships’ Registry: The Bahamas and Panama

pp/double

Price based on Category 4B, Interior Cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from Baltimore Pier included. Passport required.

Special Inclusions: • $75 per cabin onboard credit • Starr Tours Private Cocktail Party Join hundreds of Starr friends and family for an ever-exciting Starr Reunion cruise aboard the Carnival Pride featuring everything you could want on your vacation. Cruise to Florida and the beautiful Bahamas, featuring sun drenched shores, sophisticated shopping, sizzling nightlife, pristine white sand, turquoise waters, gentle surf and exotic marine life. Ports of Call: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida Nassau, Bahamas Freeport, Bahamas Plus, 3 “Fun Days” at SeaSM

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Alaska Cruise 8 Days/7 Nights • Escorted*• All Shipboard Meals Included • June 5-12, August *21-28, 2012 Sail Aboard the Carnival Spirit® from Seattle, Washington Special Inclusion: $50 per cabin onboard credit*

Rates from

95*†pp/double $1,299 including airfare

Based on Category 4B, Interior Cabin. Roundtrip airfare and airport transfers included. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from airport included. Passport required. †Rate is estimated due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time.

Ships’ Registry: The Bahamas and Panama

Experience the incredible majesty of Alaska “Fun-Ship®” style. The beautiful Carnival Spirit will be your floating resort for the week as you glide by majestic glaciers, deep-green forests, snow-capped mountains and sunny fields of wildflowers. Watch whales at play or catch a glimpse of an eagle soaring overhead. All this, in addition to fine dining, exciting casino action, a wide range of entertainment and much more.

Ports of Call: Seattle, Washington – Tucked away in Puget Sound, experience how Seattle uniquely blends rugged Pacific Northwest wilderness with a modern, cosmopolitan city. Tracy Arm Fjord – Nestled between 3,000-foot high granite walls, this magnificent, glacier-carved fjord weaves through the Tongass National Forest.

Skagway – A native fishing village with history dating back to the Alaskan Gold Rush days Juneau – Alaska’s beautiful capital city, where small-town quaintness exists side-by-side with cosmopolitan sophistication Ketchikan – Brimming with Native American culture, Ketchikan houses the world’s largest collection of totem poles. Victoria, British Columbia – This beautiful city is best-known for its mild climate and active outdoor lifestyle. Among the many attractions are world-famous gardens, its 150 years of British history, Plus, 1 “Fun Day” gourmet dining and fantastic at SeaSM shopping.

Eastern Caribbean Cruise 9 Days/8 Nights • All Shipboard Meals Included • May 6-14, July 1-9, September *27-October 5, 2012 Sail Aboard the Carnival Miracle® from New York City Special Inclusion: $75 per cabin onboard credit (July) $100 per cabin onboard credit (May-September)

Rates from

$79995*pp/double

Based on Category 4B, Interior Cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from New York City Pier included. Passport required.

Sail From New York City

Ships’ Registry: The Bahamas and Panama

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 with fabulous dining, endless entertainment options and pampering services that make for a truly special onboard experience.

Ports of Call: San Juan, Puerto Rico – Explore this cosmopolitan city where old meets new, filled with wide boulevards, lively cafes, highly regarded galleries and designer boutiques. St. Thomas, USVI – Don a snorkel to explore breathtaking coral reefs, take in the amazing views on a soaring aerial tram ride to Paradise Point or just enjoy the incredible beaches and heart-shaped Magens Bay.

Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos – This beautiful island is the capital island of the Turks and Caicos. Take the time to explore Cockburn town’s wonderful selection of historical buildings including many Bermudian and Colonial style Plus, 4 “Fun Days” buildings and at SeaSM ruins.

Starr reserves the right to vary itineraries and prices and to make substitutions of equal or better quality, if necessary.


Canada & New England Cruise 8 Days/7 Nights • Escorted • All Shipboard Meals Included • September 22-29, 2012 Sail Aboard the Carnival Glory® from New York City 95 Rates from

Special Inclusion: $100 per cabin onboard credit Ports of Call: Boston, MA – With street patterns owing to 17th Century London, home of the original Tea Party, Bunker Hill, and the USS Constitution, Boston boasts some of the most wellpreserved historic buildings in the country. Ships’ Registry: The Bahamas and Panama

$499

pp/double

Sail From New York City

Based on Category 4B, Interior Cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from New York City Pier included. Passport required.

Portland, ME – See picturesque cobblestone streets lined with Victorian-era buildings, a vibrant waterfront, one-of-a-kind shops and galleries, historical homes and museums. Saint John, New Brunswick – Enjoy this historic waterfront city, with its high cliffs overlooking the sea, solitary lighthouses, and beautiful rugged scenery. Halifax, Nova Scotia – A modern city teeming with cultural heritage and its impressive array of entertainment, museums, galleries, historic sites, and colorful gardens.

Plus, 2 “Fun Days” at SeaSM

Canada Cruise 6 Days/5 Nights • All Shipboard Meals Included • August 1-6, September *3-8. 2012 Sail Aboard the Carnival Glory® from New York City Special Inclusion: $25 per cabin onboard credit Sail from the heart of Manhattan into beautiful Canada where we enjoy exciting ports of call, fabulous meals, friendly casinos, awardwinning entertainment and much, much more! Ships’ Registry: The Bahamas and Panama It’s a chance to see some of the world’s most beautiful scenery “fun-ship®” style, while we’re wined, dined, entertained and pampered aboard one of the world’s most fantastic floating resorts!

Rates from

$54995*pp/double

Based on Category 4B, Interior Cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from New York City Pier included. Passport required.

Sail From New York City

Ports of Call: Saint John, New Brunswick – Enjoy this historic waterfront city, with its high cliffs overlooking the sea, solitary lighthouses, and beautiful rugged scenery. Halifax, Nova Scotia – A modern city teeming Plus, 2 “Fun Days” with cultural heritage at SeaSM and its impressive array of entertainment, museums, galleries, historic sites, and colorful gardens.

Southern Caribbean Cruise 9 Days/8 Nights • All Shipboard Meals Included • March 9-17, 2012 Sail Aboard the Carnival Miracle® from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Rates from Ports of Call: St. Maarten – Experience the food, style and hospitality of two separate countries in an exotic West Indian setting. French St. Ships’ Registry: The Bahamas and Panama Martin in the north and Dutch St. Maarten in the south each offer beautiful ocean vistas, gourmet cuisines, water sports and beaches, and fabulous duty-free shopping in the world. St. Lucia – Lush green hills, black sand beaches, tranquil blue lagoons and pink melting sunsets - this

95*pp/double $1,099 including airfare

Based on Category 4B, Interior Cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Roundtrip airfare and transfers included. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from airport included. Passport required. *Rate is estimated due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time.

rainbow of colors can only be found on the unspoiled tropical retreat that is St. Lucia. You’ll be awed by the array of hues offered by nature and the grandeur of its magnificent coastline. St. Kitts – The tropical paradise of St. Kitts features the perfect blend of sun, fun and forests. The sunny weather, warm water and beautiful beaches make this island a popular attraction for boating and diving, while the Plus, 4 “Fun Days” lush vegetation makes it the at SeaSM perfect spot for nature lovers. 1


Bermuda Cruise 8 Days/7 Nights • All Shipboard Meals Included • May 13-20, July 15-22, October *7-14, 2012 Sail Aboard the Norwegian Star from New York City Special Inclusion: $50 per cabin onboard credit This sparkling cruise ship features 14 delicious dining options, 9 bars and lounges, a sprawling spa, an always-exciting casino, plus tons of fun for kids of every age. Enjoy Second City comedy troupe, 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.

Rates from

$59995*pp/double

Sail From New York City

Based on Category IB, Inside Cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from New York City Pier included. Passport required.

Port of Call:

Freestyle Cruising

King’s Wharf, Bermuda – Characterized by neat, trim pastel houses and beautiful pinksand beaches, Bermuda is truly a picturesque destination. Spend time sunning on its gorgeous beaches, snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, or diving in underwater grottoes teeming with a variety of colorful marine life, all the while Plus, 3 Days being caressed by gentle at Sea ocean breezes.

Hawaii 4 Island Cruise 9 Days/8 Nights • All Shipboard Meals Included • October 13-21, 2012 Sail Aboard the Pride of America from Honolulu Rates from

Special Inclusion: $50 per cabin onboard credit

$2,199 including airfare

Freestyle Cruising

Based on Category IA, Inside Cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Roundtrip airfare and transfers included. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from airport included.*Rate is estimated due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time.

You’ll be on island time as you discover cascading waterfalls, active volcanoes, black, green and white sand beaches, historic sites and unspoiled nature. With NCL’s only itinerary of its kind, enjoy seven full days cruising Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii.

Ports of Call:

95*pp/double

Hilo – Visit the town’s well-preserved historic buildings, dating back to the turn of the century.

Honolulu – The big, blue Pacific and stunning Koolau mountains serve as a dramatic setting for Hawaii’s largest city.

Kona – Snorkel amongst a kaleidoscope of tropical marine life, take a surfing lesson, a kayaking trip or head for some deep-sea fishing.

Maui (Kahului) – Enjoy a surplus of natural splendor, explore the fascinating history of the town of Lahaina, picnic at a nearby plantation or plant yourself on a pristine beach.

Nawiliwili (Kauai) – Named after the Wiliwili trees which once lined its picturesque harbor, this lovely port is your gateway to what many believe is Hawaii’s most beautiful island.

Mediterranean Cruise 9 Days/8 Nights • All Shipboard Meals Included • July 14-22, 2012 Sail Aboard the Norwegian Epic from Barcelona, Spain Rates from

Special Inclusion: $50 per cabin onboard credit Welcome to Norwegian Epic, NCL’s newest, largest and most innovative cruise ship ever. This is cruising re-imagined, taking onboard entertainment to the next level. Enjoy exclusives like Blue Man Group appearing at sea for the first time, a circus under a big top, the world’s greatest celebrity impersonators and much more. Enjoy a water park with huge slides, a real ice bar, and more than 20 extraordinary dining options.

95*pp/double

$2,599 including airfare

Based on Category IB, Inside Cabin. Roundtrip airfare and airport transfers included. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from airport included. Passport required.*Rate is estimated due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time.

Naples, Italy – Feel the friendly spirit of this sunny metropolis as you sample its historic sights, fabulous shopping and irresistible cuisine. Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy –Features the Colosseum, St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican and the Pantheon. Florence/Pisa (Livorno) Italy – Be astonished by the amazing frescoes, ornate cathedrals and find some of the world’s greatest artwork.

Ports of Call:

Nice (Villefranche), France – At the foot of the Alps is the jewel of the French Riviera.

Barcelona, Spain – Filled with Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance monuments and architecture.

Provence (Marseille) France – Located on the coast, Marseille is the oldest city in France.

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Freestyle Cruising

Plus, 1 Day at Sea


The Bahamas & Florida Cruise 8 Days/7 Nights • All Shipboard Meals Included • April 22-29, 2012 Sail Aboard the Norwegian Gem from New York City Special Inclusion: $50 per cabin onboard credit From a chic, four-lane bowling alley to tons of dining choices and Freestyle Cruising, Norwegian Gem has it all. Chill out by the pool, get lucky in the casino, unwind at the spa, and feel like a kid on the waterslides.

Rates from

$699

Sail From New York City

Price based on Category IB, Inside Cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from New York City Pier included. Passport required.

Great Stirrup Cay, Bahamas – Beachcomb the sparkling sand and swim in the clear blue waters of Norwegian Cruise Line’s very own private island paradise. Enjoy a delicious surfside barbecue as you relax upon a powder-soft beach that is absolutely perfect for a lazy day of fun in the sun. Nassau, Bahamas – Spend the day shopping for duty-free gifts, taking a carriage ride past sorbet-colored buildings, or touring in a glass-bottom boat. Chances are you’ll leave this happy place in the Bahamas with lots of beautiful Plus, 3 Days memories. at Sea

Freestyle Cruising

Ports of Call: Port Canaveral (Orlando), Florida – Home to the Kennedy Space Center where you can catch a fascinating glimpse into the history – and future – of the U.S. space program.

Eastern Canada & Québec Cruise 11 Days/10 Nights All Shipboard Meals Included October 10-20, 2012 Sail Aboard the Norwegian Gem from New York City Special Inclusion: $50 per cabin onboard credit Rates from

95 pp/double

$94995 pp/double

Eastern Caribbean Cruise 10 Days/9 Nights All Shipboard Meals Included November 7-16, 2012 Sail Aboard the Norwegian Gem from New York City Special Inclusion: $50 per cabin onboard credit Rates from

$77995 pp/double

Based on Category IA, Inside Cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from New York City Pier included. Passport required.

Based on Category IA, Inside Cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from New York City Pier included. Passport required.

This sparkling ship offers up the best of everything. From the fourlane bowling alley to a multitude of nightly dining choices, Norwegian Gem has something for Sail From everyone. Enjoy an New York City impressive spa and fitness center, a pool deck complete with hot tubs and slides and the luxury of Freestyle Cruising.

This sparkling cruise Sail From ship is the perfect New York City way to explore some of the most beautiful tropical islands in the Freestyle world. From a chic, Cruising four-lane bowling alley to tons of dining choices and Freestyle Cruising, Norwegian Gem has it all. Chill out by the pool, get lucky in the casino, unwind at the spa and feel like a kid on the waterslide.

Ports of Call:

Freestyle Cruising

Halifax, Nova Scotia – Admire the rugged coastline that surrounds Halifax, Nova Scotia’s beautifully preserved capital. Québec City – Visit this walled city that lies on the Saint Lawrence River and is the capital of Québec. Corner Brook, Newfoundland – A modern city, nestled among scenic hills near the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Sydney, Nova Scotia – An urban community situated on the east coast of Cape Breton Island.

Plus, 4 Days at Sea

Ports of Call: San Juan, Puerto Rico – Explore this cosmopolitan city where old meets new, lively cafes, galleries and designer boutiques. Philipsburg, St. Maarten – Experience beautiful ocean vistas, gourmet cuisine, first-rate water sports and beaches, and some of the best duty-free shopping in the world. St Thomas, USVI – Once home to pirates of long ago, visitors today find beautiful beaches, bountiful duty-free shopping and one of the most breathtaking harbors in the world. Samana, Dominican Republic – Awaken memories of a bygone era with white-sand beaches, coconut-covered mountains, lush tropical rainforests Plus, 4 Days and vibrant coral reefs. at Sea

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Panama Canal Cruise 11 Days/10 Nights • All Shipboard Meals Included • October 13-23, 2012 Sail Aboard the Island Princess from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Rates from

Special Inclusion: $50 per cabin onboard credit From the Panama Canal’s opening day to present, nearly a million ships have passed through the mighty locks. The building of this massive project spanned 400 years. And today, nearly 100 years after its completion, the Panama Canal remains one of the most vital trade routes in the world. In addition to Panama’s man-made marvel, this voyage includes some of nature’s most amazing creations in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America.

95*pp/double $1,549 including airfare

Based on Category I, Interior Cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Roundtrip airfare and transfers included. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from airport included. Passport required. *Rate is estimated due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time.

Ports of Call: • Aruba • Cartagena, Colombia • Panama Canal/Colon, Panama • Limon, Costa Rica • Ocho Rios, Plus, 4 Days Jamaica at Sea

Wine Country Coastal Cruise 8 Days/7 Nights • Escorted • All Shipboard Meals Included • May 12-19, 2012 Sail Aboard the Sapphire Princess from Los Angeles, CA to Vancouver, British Columbia Special Inclusion: $50 per cabin onboard credit Step back in time from Santa Barbara to the Danish town of Solvang, then sail under San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge, stroll the streets of Astoria, soar to the top of the Seattle Space Needle and tour Victoria’s renowned Butchart Gardens. Enjoy this magical cruise along the beautiful West Coast with its breathtaking scenery and rich history.

Rates from

95 pp/double $1,649 including airfare

Based on Category JJ, Interior Cabin. Roundtrip airfare and airport transfers included. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from airport included. Passport required.

Ports of Call: • Los Angeles, California • Santa Barbara, California • San Francisco, California • Astoria, Oregon • Seattle, Washington • Victoria, British Columbia • Vancouver, British Columbia

Plus, 1 Day at Sea

Transatlantic Crossing Cruise aboard the Queen Mary 2 8 Days/7 Nights • All Shipboard Meals Included • October 2-9, 2012 Sail Aboard the Queen Mary 2 from New York City to London, England and Fly Home Special Inclusion: $50 per cabin onboard credit Recapture the gracious style and sophistication of ocean travel’s golden age on this iconic eastbound transatlantic crossing. Experience this once in a lifetime adventure as you cruise on the one and only Queen Mary 2.

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As the flagship of the

Rates from

95*pp/double

$1,999 including airfare

Sail From New York City

Based on Category D5, Inside Cabin. One-way airfare from Southampton and airport transfers included. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to New York City Pier and home from the airport included. *Rate is estimated due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time. Passport required.

world’s most respected fleet of luxury ocean liners, you’ll delight in her accommodation and renowned restaurants, her breathtaking Grand Lobby and the amazing array of unsurpassed amenities she offers. Her every detail harkens to the Golden Age of Ocean Travel, while providing oneof the most modern travel experiences on earth. From bow to stern, discover 14 spacious decks on which to relax and unwind. Opulent public areas, extravagant dining rooms, ballrooms, theatres, lounges... even the only Planetarium at sea. But words can only do such a lady so much justice; to truly revel in the grandeur that is Queen Mary 2, you must sail with her.


Colorado’s National Parks & Trains 9 Days/8 Nights • Escorted Upon Arrival • 4 Breakfasts/1 Lunch September 7-15, 2012 Experience the magic of Colorado from a most unique vantage point. Step back in time and ride Colorado’s historic trains through breathtaking scenery and majestic mountainsides. Learn about its rich history, from the days of the mining boom to Native American ruins. You’ll be transported back to another place and time on this incredible journey.

95*pp/double $2,299 including airfare Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. *Rates subject to change due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time.

Your Tour Includes: • Arches National Park

• Royal Gorge Route Railroad

• Mesa Verde National Park

• Durango & Silverton Narrow-Gauge Train

• Rocky Mountain National Park • Royal Gorge Bridge and Park with Aerial Tram Ride

• Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad • Colorado Railroad Museum

• Garden of the Gods

• Denver

• Pike’s Peak Cog Railway

• Vail Valley

Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup 6 Days/5 Nights • Escorted Upon Arrival • 5 Breakfasts/3 Dinners • September 22-27, 2012 Feel the thunder and join the herd at the 47th Annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup. Witness these pre-historic beasts as they rumble by during this fall tradition in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. Watch cowboys and cowgirls as they roundup and drive the herd of over 1,500 buffalo during this spectacular event. You’ll also experience the rich history and beauty of this beautiful part of America, taking you back to the Wild West of long ago.

95*pp/double $1,899 including airfare Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. *Rates subject to change due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time.

Your Tour Includes: • Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup • Mt. Rushmore • Crazy Horse Memorial • Historic Deadwood

• Badlands National Park • Kevin Costner’s “Tatanka: Story of the Bison” Interpretive Center • Wall Drug Store • Iron Mountain Road

• 1880 Steam Train Ride

Netherlands, Belgium & Paris

Featuring historic Bruges and Floriade 2012

11 Days/10 Nights • Escorted Upon Arrival • 9 Breakfasts/4 Dinners April 23-May 3, 2012 Do you want to be a part of the experience of the decade? If you miss it in 2012, you will have to wait another 10 years! Floriade is held just once every 10 years in the Netherlands. It is the ultimate global cultural event, featuring flora from around the globe, as well as hundreds of cultural exhibitions representing more than 30 countries. Immerse yourself in this melting pot of cultures and learn about nature in a way you never imagined. You’ll also visit the main capitals of history and culture in Europe; Amsterdam, Brussels, and Paris.

Your Tour Includes:

• Brussels Sightseeing Tour

• Floriade Horticultural Exhibition • Amsterdam Sightseeing Tour and Candlelight Canal Cruise

• Paris Sightseeing Tour including dinner in the Eiffel Tower and Seine River Cruise

• Keukenhof Gardens

• Bruges Walking Tour

• Claude Monet’s home in Giverny

• Hortus Botanicus Botanical Gardens

95*pp/double $3,999 including airfare Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. *Rates subject to change due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time. Passport required.

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Yellowstone, Grand Tetons & Mt. Rushmore 9 Days/8 Nights • Escorted Upon Arrival • 6 Breakfasts/5 Dinners August 16-24, 2012

95*pp/double $2,899 including airfare

Experience the unspoiled wilderness of the old west on this frontier adventure. With looming mountains, natural wonders, and historic mining towns – this vacation offers travel treasures for adventurers of all kinds!

Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. *Rates subject to change due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time.

Your Tour Includes: • Salt Lake City Sightseeing Tour including Temple Square

• Mt. Rushmore

• 2 Overnights in Yellowstone National Park with included sightseeing

• Buffalo Bill Historical Center

• Crazy Horse Monument • Evening of song, stories and dinner at Bar J Chuckwagon

• Badlands National Park

• Deadwood Trolley Tour

• Snake River Float Trip through Grand Teton National Park

• Jackson Rodeo

Montana & Glacier National Park 8 Days/7 Nights • Escorted Upon Arrival 6 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/3 Dinners • July 21-28, 2012 Discover the awesome landscape first seen by Lewis and Clark during their famous expedition, and take an exciting journey through time, from ravines formed by ice-age glaciers to the once-burgeoning mining towns of the Old West.

Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. *Rates subject to change due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time. Passport required.

Your Tour Includes: • Travel the famous Going-To-TheSun Road in a “Jammer” Red Bus through Glacier National Park • Flathead Lake • Conrad Mansion Museum • Waterton Lakes Boat Cruise • Blackfeet Indian Reservation

95*pp/double $2,699 including airfare

• Lunch at the Prince of Wales Hotel • Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center • Gates of the Mountain Boat Cruise • Spend 2 nights at the historic Glacier Park Lodge.

• Historic mining town, Wallace, Idaho

California Wines & Trains

Featuring San Francisco, Napa Valley and Hollywood

7 Days/6 Nights • Escorted Upon Arrival 5 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/2 Dinners • June 18-24, 2012 California, here we come! From San Francisco to Hollywood, discover the breathtaking vistas of the California coastline. Scenic towns, a magnificent wine train and all the glitter of Hollywood await you.

Your Tour Includes: • San Francisco City Tour with a Cable Car ride

• California Wine Country wine tasting experience

• San Francisco Bay Cruise

• Full day excursion aboard Amtrak’s Coast Starlight train between San Francisco & Los Angeles

• Napa Valley Wine Train with gourmet lunch and local wine • Los Angeles, Beverly Hills & Hollywood Sightseeing Tour

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• Free day in Hollywood

95*pp/double $2,749 including airfare Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. *Rates subject to change due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time.


Splendors of Italy 10 Days/9 Nights • Escorted Upon Arrival • 8 Breakfasts/2 Dinners • June 2-11, October *13-22, 2012 Visit Italy’s most famous art cities on this popular vacation! Rome sightseeing includes St. Peter’s Square, the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. In Florence, our walking tour features the most famous Piazzas and Palazzos. Venice highlights include a boat ride and an optional gondola trip along the picturesque canals. Visits to Orvieto, Siena – home of the famous Palio horse race, the medieval town of San Gimignano, Greve in the Chianti Valley with wine tasting, Pisa’s Square of Miracles and the amazing Leaning Tower, as well as Assisi are also included.

Rates from

95*pp/double $2,799 including airfare

Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. *Rates subject to change due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time. Passport required.

Your Tour Includes: • Rome Guided Sightseeing Tour

• Assisi

• Montecatini

• Pisa

• Siena

• Venice

• Chianti Valley Wine Tasting

• Florence Guided Sightseeing Tour

• Orvieto • San Gimignano

Best of Greece 11 Days/10 Nights • Escorted Upon Arrival • 9 Breakfasts/3 Dinners • August 3-13, 2012 Step into history at the crossroads of cultures in Greece, the very cradle of ancient civilization. Discover a place where the mythical Greek gods ruled the world and add your own footprints in the sands of time. Explore the Acropolis, the perfect acoustics of the Epidauros Theater, the legendary home of the Olympic games and so much more!

Your Tour Includes:

• Epidaurus

• Athens Sightseeing Tour

• Nauplia

• Corinth Canal

• Sparta

• Mycenae Sightseeing Tour

• Kalambaka

• Mystra Sightseeing Tour

• Peloponnese

• Olympia

• Mount Parnassus

• Rion-Antirion Bridge

• Arcadian Mountains

95*pp/double $2,999 including airfare Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. *Rates subject to change due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time. Passport required.

• Meteora

Jewels of Spain & Portugal 10 Days/9 Nights • Escorted Upon Arrival • 8 Breakfasts/3 Dinners • May 24-June 2, September 13-22, 2012 This exciting adventure introduces you to the fascinating major cities of the Iberian Peninsula. Begin in the cosmopolitan Spanish capital of Madrid, then visit beautiful Avila and Salamanca, pearls of the Castille region, explore Fatima with its famous sanctuary, and the awesome walled city of Obidos with its towers and bastions. After 2 nights in Lisbon, return to Spain and experience lively Seville with its many stunning highlights. Travel across Don Quixote’s La Mancha, known for its castles and windmills, and so much more.

95*pp/double $2,399 including airfare Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included *Rates subject to change due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time. Passport required.

Your Tour Includes: • Sierra da Estrela

• Salamanca’s Plaza Mayor

• Fatima

• Coimbra

• Lisbon Sightseeing Tour

• Obidos

• Sierra de Aracena

• Seville

• Madrid Sightseeing Tour

• Andalusia

• Avila

• La Mancha

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European Introduction 9 Days/8 Nights • Escorted Upon Arrival • 7 Breakfasts/2 Dinners

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A combination of scenic highlights and cultural experiences, this multi-country vacation starts in the French capital city of Paris, where you will enjoy its most famous sights and have a chance to explore on your own. Continuing south, the focus is on the Swiss natural beauty through the Alps and the most famous mountain resorts, as well as cities such as Lausanne and Lucerne. On the included Lake Lucerne cruise you will be able to capture some of Europe’s most enchanting landscapes on camera. Drive through Germany with stops at the thundering Rhine Falls, lovely Lake Titisee, the Black Forest, and magnificent Heidelberg to Brussels, Belgium, where our tour ends.

Your Tour Includes: • Paris Sightseeing with a visit to Notre Dame Cathedral

• Interlaken • Lucerne Sightseeing with lake cruise • Vaduz

• Chillon Castle

• Rhine Falls

• Beaune

• Lake Titisee

See 4 Countries: France, Switzerland, Germany, Brussels

• Heidelberg • Brussels • Lake Brienz • Brünig Pass • Swiss Alps

Prague, Vienna & Budapest 10 Days/9 Nights • Escorted Upon Arrival • 8 Breakfasts • October 7-16, 2012 Explore the rediscovered jewels of Imperial Europe on this amazing vacation. In Prague, see the tolling of the Astronomical Clock, when a medieval figure of death emerges to pull the bell cord. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and tastes of Vienna— maybe sit in a café with a piece of scrumptious Sachertorte while listening to a legendary waltz or explore the inside of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Enjoy fabulous architecture in Budapest, the “Paris of the East,” including the 11th-century Matthias Coronation Church. Explore stunning Alpine scenery in Austria, the Danube and beautiful Salzburg.

95*pp/double $2,799 including airfare Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. *Rates subject to change due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time. Passport required.

Your Tour Includes: • Prague Guided Sightseeing Tour • Vienna

• Karntnerstrasse • Buda Castle

• Nuremberg

• Budapest Guided Sightseeing Tour

• Salzburg

• Munich

• Danube River scenic drive

Introduction to Ireland 8 Days/7 Nights • Escorted Upon Arrival • 6 Breakfasts/3 Dinners • July 14-21, October *13-20, 2012 Dublin and the scenic best of the Irish Republic await you on this beautiful journey. Admire breathtaking patchwork pastures, ancient ruins and wild coastlines. Explore the highlights of Dublin, including O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Visit Kildare at the Irish National Stud. Drive through Limerick and enjoy an excursion with stunning views of the Cliffs of Moher. Enjoy real Irish hospitality at Rathbaun Farm, where you’ll see a farmer shear a sheep. Travel around the famed Ring of Kerry, visit Blarney, famous for its magical Kissing Stone, and so much more!

Your Tour Includes:

• Killarney

• Ring of Kerry

• Irish National Stud

• Blarney

• Glendalough

• Rock of Cashel

• Waterford with guided tour of the house of Waterford Crystal

• Kildare

• Limerick • Dublin • Avoca

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• Cliffs of Moher • Rathbaun Farm

95*pp/double $2,799 including airfare Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. *Rates subject to change due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time. Passport required.

• Galway • Connemara • Killimer-Tarbert: Shannon Estuary Ferry Crossing


Grand Alaska

Featuring Denali, Anchorage, Valdez and Fairbanks

10 Days/9 Nights • Escorted Upon Arrival • 9 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/2 Dinners/1 Snack Box Meal • May 18-28, 2012 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-alifetime adventure.

95 pp/double $2,899 including airfare Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from Newark airport included.

Your Tour Includes: • Denali National Park with Tundra Wilderness Tour • Alaska Railroad Train Adventure • Alaska Native Heritage Center • Chena River Boat Cruise • Valdez Museum • Prince William Sound Glacier and Wildlife Cruise featuring Columbia Glacier • Worthington Glacier • Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Trans-Alaskan Pipeline • Matanuska Susitna Valley • Alaska Native Heritage Center

Spring Training

Clearwater, Florida

4 Days/3 Nights • Escorted • 3 Breakfasts • March 19-22, 2012 Your Tour Includes:

95 $999 pp/double

(Subject to any changes in the Phillies pre-season schedule)

• Admission to FOUR major league baseball games • Seats offering a great view of the field • Early arrival at the ballpark – plenty of time to watch batting practice and maybe get an autograph from your favorite player.

including airfare Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included.

• Three overnights in a centrally-located Clearwater Hotel

This tour is also available as a motorcoach-only vacation – ask your Starr Travel Advisor for details.

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/Travel Delay

Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption

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.


PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Trenton, NJ Permit No1214

2531 East State Street Extension Trenton, NJ 08619-3388

Central Jersey & Delaware: 800-782-7703 Pennsylvania: 888-868-7709 South Jersey: 888-619-4519

CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED

www.starrtours.com

Arizona & Las Vegas

Featuring The Grand Canyon

7 Days/6 Nights • Escorted • 3 Breakfasts/2 Dinners • September 22-28, 2012 This seven-day adventure out West is a unique mix of stunning sights, history, adventure and fun! In Las Vegas, the “Entertainment Capital of the World” you can choose to sample a lineup of award-winning magicians, Broadway-caliber productions, world-renowned concert headliners and unique-to-Vegas production shows. This glittering desert city offers the finest of dining choices, indoor and outdoor recreation, and non-stop gambling. In Arizona, see dramatic western canyons, tawny cliffs rising from the desert floor and experience the beauty of the geological grandeur of the Grand Canyon and the red rock canyons of West Sedona.

95*pp/double $1,599 including airfare Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. *Rate is estimated due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time.

Your Tour Includes: • Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West

• Grand Canyon Sightseeing Tour

• Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix

• Black Bart’s Steakhouse & Saloon

• Sedona Pink Jeep Tour

• Las Vegas with 3 overnights at New York New York Hoel & Casino

Starr’s Birthday Bash Cruise to Nowhere 3 Days/2 Nights • Escorted • All Shipboard Meals Included • April 27-29, 2012

Sail Aboard the Norwegian Star from New York City

nowhere with Starr friends and family is exactly what you’ve been looking for!

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Come aboard and celebrate Starr’s 65th Birthday on this special cruise! Just imagine...boarding a beautifully-appointed cruise ship and spending a special long weekend afloat beneath the bright blue sky and glistening stars - all while enjoying some of the most luxurious accommodations and delectable dining options offered anywhere at sea today. We’ll celebrate with “Cocktails and Cake” featuring a 1 hr open bar and have lots of time onboard to experience all that the Norwegian Star has to offer. Sound tempting? Then a Norwegian cruise to

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Freestyle Cruising

Rates from

$38995 pp/double Based on Category IA, Inside Cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from New York City Pier included.


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