2014 Vacations Motorcoach • Cruise • Fly
Branson and St. Louis Missouri, page 8 Photo by Josh Hallett
Thousand Islands, page 26
Virginia Beach, page 20
Railroads of New England, page 36
Washington, D.C., pages 15 & 55
Maine Moosin', page 20
Maine's Rocky Coast, page 34
Montréal, pages 6, 15 & 19
Portland Head Lighthouse, Photo by Serge Yurovsky
Notre Dame Basilique, Photo by Mickael Pollard
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Dear Starr Traveler, As we embark on Starr's 67th anniversary, I am proud to present our newest assortment of vacations. With an abundance of new tours and experiences, I am confident you will find a tour that fits your vacation dreams as well as your budget. I am very excited to share some of Starr's new milestones in store for 2014... Expanded Departure Locations: ᶱ Our market area will expand with a new departure point servicing Flemington, NJ (Hunterdon County). ᶱ Our departure point in Jamesburg, NJ (Monroe Township) will now have additional departure service to include our full assortment of overnight vacations. ᶱ We will, once again, offer a departure point in South Philadelphia, at the Oregon Diner. New Motorcoaches: We will be adding two brand new motorcoaches to our fleet in the spring of 2014! And, for the added convenience of our travelers, all of our luxury coaches will now be equipped with Wi-Fi capability. Better Customer Service: To better serve our customers, we are excited to announce that our entire office staff is now located at our headquarters in Trenton (Hamilton Township), NJ. We are grateful for your valuable feedback and we encourage everyone to continue sharing your comments with us by completing your tour surveys, mailing us letters, or by sending emails to info@starrtours.com. You have told us again and again how important Starr's team of excellent Drivers and knowledgeable Tour Directors are to the success of our trips. Our goal for 2014 is to continue to exceed the very high standards we set for safety and customer satisfaction. Your comments are welcome and appreciated and help us provide the best overall travel experience for each and every one of you. I invite you to browse through the pages ahead to see the large assortment of tours that Starr's team of travel experts have put together. Each tour features great attractions, hotels, meals, entertainment and so much more so you can make memories to last a lifetime! By using Starr's website, www.starrtours.com, you can get more details, photos and information on every tour, and even book your getaway online! Plus, for a limited time, you can make your travel dollar go even further by taking advantage of the valuable coupons featured in this catalog. I look forward to welcoming you on one of our exciting vacations in 2014! Sincerely,
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Agawa Canyon, Ontario......................................................................... 23 Annapolis, MD Overnight Getaway................................................... 9 Baltimore's Star-Spangled Spectacular..................................NEW 39 Biltmore Estate: Festival of Flowers, Asheville, NC....................... 17 Blennerhassett Island, West Virginia................................................. 21 Boston, Massachusetts Getaway........................................................ 14 Branson, Missouri Including St. Louis................................................. 8 Busch Gardens: Williamsburg, Virginia..................................NEW 27 Canadian Tulip Festival: Ottawa...............................................NEW 17 Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard...................................................... 18 Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Island.................. 6 Catskill Mountains of New York.......................................................... 23 Charms of the Chesapeake Featuring St. Michaels & Tangier Island........................................ 24 Chicago Highlights: My Kind of Town....................................NEW 14 Civil War Trails: Gettysburg Rediscovered.............................NEW 40 Colonial Williamsburg and Busch Gardens, VA ............................ 35 Connecticut Casinos: Mohegan Sun & Foxwoods............ NEW 13 Cooperstown, NY Featuring Otesaga Resort and the National Baseball Hall of Fame...............................................NEW 37 Cooperstown, New York: National Baseball Hall of Fame......... 19 Diners & Dives: Virginia Style.....................................................NEW 22 Erie Canal and Niagara U.S.A Featuring Niagara Falls Boat Cruise............................................... 33 Finger Lakes of New York: Lakes and Grapes......................NEW 32 Fredericksburg, VA: America's Most Historic City ....................... 37 Gettysburg, PA: World War II Living History Weekend............... 40 Girlfriends Getaway: Culinary Weekend Featuring Rhode Island & Boston............................................NEW 38 Golden Isles of Georgia Featuring Jekyll Island, St. Simon’s Island, Tybee Island and a day in Savannah................................. 13 Hudson Valley, NY: Culinary Highlights Featuring Mohonk Mountain House.............................................. 12 Irish Festival at Turning Stone Casino: Verona, NY...................... 10 Land of Lincoln: Springfield, Illinois Featuring 3-day Riverboat Cruise...........................................NEW 35 Long Island, NY Featuring The Hamptons & Sag Harbor............. 28 Mackinac Island, Michigan................................................................... 5 Maine Lobster Festival Featuring Rockland, Boothbay Harbor, Camden and Portland................................................NEW 31 Maine Moosin’ Featuring Rangely, Portland and Kennebunkport.............................................................................NEW 20 Maine’s Rocky Coast Featuring Acadia National Park................. 34 Memphis and Nashville: A Tennessee Twosome.......................... 4 Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Featuring Biloxi, New Orleans and Atlanta................................... 7 Mohegan Sun Resort Casino, Uncasville, CT.................................. 16 Mohegan Sun Resort Casino: Starr Birthday Bash.............NEW 16 Montréal International Jazz Festival.................................................. 6 Montréal, Québec Getaway.........................................................NEW 15 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: The Grand Strand......................... 26 Nashville, Tennessee: Music City Treasures................................... 27 New England Rail & Sail Featuring 2 Rail Excursions.................... 25 New Hampshire and the Indian Head Resort Featuring the Mt. Washington Cog Railway................................. 24 Newport, Rhode Island Featuring Block Island.....................NEW 32 Niagara Falls: One Wonder After Another....................................... 11 Niagara Falls and Toronto..................................................................... 29 Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick Featuring The Royal Nova Scotia Int'l Tattoo Festival......NEW 9 Ocean City, MD: Starr Birthday Bash.......................................NEW Bk Cvr Ohio: Food, Farms and Fame.....................................................NEW 29 Old Town Alexandria, Virginia...................................................NEW 31 Outer Banks of North Carolina..................................................NEW 21 Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon............................................................. 34
Phillies Spring Training: Clearwater, Florida................................... 11 Pinegrove Resort Ranch in the Catskills of New York.................... 38 Pittsburgh Panorama Featuring Fallingwater................................. 28 Plymouth and Boston, Massachusetts: Whales & Tales.............. 30 Pocono Mountain Getaway Featuring Lobster SeaFeast Smorgasbord........................................... 33 Québec City and Montréal.................................................................... 19 Québec Winter Carnival......................................................................... 18 Railroads of New England Featuring 3 Rail Excursions................ 36 Salem, Massachusetts: A Bewitching Place.................................... 22 Saratoga Springs, NY: Thoroughbred Horse Racing................... 36 Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC: Southern Charm.................. 3 Shenandoah Valley of Virginia............................................................ 25 Smoky Mountain Shows and Dollywood: Pigeon Forge, TN... 2 St. Patrick's Day Celebration: Savannah, GA........................NEW 10 Sturbridge and the Berkshire Mountains of MA............................ 39 Sturbridge, Massachusetts Fourth of July Getaway.................... 41 Susquehanna Valley, PA: Rail & Sail.........................................NEW 16 Thousand Islands Featuring Ottawa.................................................. 26 Vermont Country Charm Featuring the Pointe Hotel at Castle Hill Resort........................... 30 Vermont Old Fashioned Fourth of July Getaway............. NEW 41 Villa Roma Anniversary Celebration................................................. 12 Virginia Beach Getaway......................................................................... 20 Washington, DC: Cherry Blossom Parade........................................ 15 Washington, DC: Our Nation’s Capital.............................................. 15
Halloween-Themed Overnight Tours
Ghosts, Shipwrecks and Sea Legends of Virginia......................... 43 Sleepy Hollow Halloween........................................................... NEW 42 Ghosts of Providence, Rhode Island.................................................. 42 Salem, Massachusetts: A Bewitching Place.................................... 43
Thanksgiving Overnight Tours
Lancaster Thanksgiving......................................................................... 44 Newport Thanksgiving........................................................................... 44 Frank Lloyd Wright Thanksgiving: PA's Laurel Highlands.NEW 44
Holiday Overnight Tours ...............................................45-47 Cruise Vacations Alaska Cruise Carnival Cruise Line ............................................ 59 Bahamas and Florida Carnival Cruise Line............................. 58 Bermuda Cruise Norwegian Cruise Line.................................. 59 Canada and New England Cruise Carnival Cruise Line..... 58 Canada Cruise Carnival Cruise Line .......................................... 58 Eastern Caribbean Cruise Carnival Cruise Line...................... 59
Fly Vacations A Taste of Europe Cosmos.................................................................. 61 Best of London Cosmos.............................................................NEW 61 Highlights of the Canyonlands Cosmos........................................ 60 Pacific Coast Journey MAYFLOWER.........................................NEW 60 Tournament of Roses Parade: Los Angeles, California .............. 61 Yellowstone National Park & Sun Valley MAYFLOWER.....NEW 60
One-Day Getaways........................................................................48-55 Broadway Show Trips....................................................................... 56 Holiday One-Day Getaways.......................................................... 57 General Information.......................................................................... 62 Tour Protection Plan......................................................................... 63 Departure Locations......................................................................... 65 Refer-A-Friend to Starr.......................................................Insert Card Coupon Savings......................................................................Insert Card
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Smoky Mountain Shows and Dollywood: Pigeon Forge, TN YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 5 Breakfasts/2 Dinners Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom
4 Fabulous NEW! Shows!* • Smoky Mountain Opry • Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show • Blackwood's Morning Variety Show • Comedy Barn Theater
PLUS, • Dollywood - A full day! • NEW! Moonshine & Mountain Sightseeing Tour • NEW! Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery • Titanic Museum • Gatlinburg, TN • NEW! The Island in Pigeon Forge • Old Mill Square
where we’ll spend the next three overnights. We’ll enjoy free time for lunch on our own and shopping at The Island, a new retail and entertainment center featuring restaurants, shopping, attractions, and a 200 foot tall Ferris Wheel attraction. At the 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 dinner and entertainment at the Comedy Barn Theater, featuring magicians, fire-eaters, jugglers, ventriloquists, comedians, live country and gospel music as well as fun barn yard animals. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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DAY ONE & TWO: Come with Starr to experience Great Smoky Mountains National Park where ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. World renowned for its diverse plant and animal life, the 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
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Today, we’re off to worldfamous 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 FOUR: Today, we’ll experience the Smokies like never before on our “Moonshine and Mountain” tour with a local character as our guide sharing stories, family anecdotes,
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Photo by Carl Wycoff
history, mountain lore and if you’re lucky – moonshine still locations. After a visit to Ole Smoky Moonshine Distillery it’s time for lunch on own and free time in Gatlinburg, filled with a rich variety of things to see and do. This evening we’ll enjoy a double feature that starts with great food and fun at the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show. Become part of the longest running feud in American history and help the Hatfield’s and McCoy’s try to settle their differences mountain-style. Whether you’re city-folk or country cuzins, you’ll love the singing and dancing, mighty feats of strength, jaw dropping stunts and sidesplitting comedy. Next its time for the Smoky Mountain Opry, the area’s ultimate musical variety show featuring a talented cast of singers, dancers, comedians, aerialists and musicians. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY FIVE: We’ll start the day with The Blackwood’s Morning Variety Show featuring the harmonious sounds of the worldfamous Blackwoods performing their award-winning Pop, Country and Gospel hits in a spectacular musical revue featuring world class comedy. Lunch on own and free time is at Old Mill Square, known for its dining and shopping. Later we begin our journey home with an overnight stop in Wytheville, VA. Meal: Breakfast
Hatfields & McCoy’s Show, Photo by Bob Schatz Titanic Museum, Pigeon Forge
Memorable Moment
"This was my 7th trip with Starr and my favorite so far! I was entertained morning, noon and night. I had always wanted to visit Dollywood too! The Tour Director and Driver made a great team and I would love to travel with them again." Edith Samuels Burlington, NJ DAY SIX: We travel home today with our splendid Smoky Mountains memories to last a lifetime! Meal: Breakfast
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Savannah, GA & Charleston, SC: Southern Charm YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 5 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom • 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 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 1940s 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 guid-
Charleston, SC, Photo by Roger Kirby
Savannah, GA
ed sightseeing tour includes the old historic city of Charleston, Charleston Harbor, 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
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
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
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Spirit of Carolina
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Memphis & Nashville: A Tennessee Twosome YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 4 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom • Memphis Sightseeing Tour • Grand Ole Opry Performance • Graceland Platinum Tour • Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum • Sun Studio • Opryland Hotel & “Delta” Flatboat Ride • Nashville Nightlife Theater • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum • NEW! Bush's Beans Visitors Center
DAY ONE: Join Starr as we visit the two great cities of Tennessee, Memphis & Nashville. Tonight we spend in Wytheville, VA.
DAY TWO: After arriving in Nashville, “Music City USA,” we’ll visit the magnificent Opryland Hotel where we’ll be surrounded by nine acres of lush indoor gardens, winding rivers, pathways, and sparkling waterfalls. Our visit includes a Flatboat ride down the scenic indoor river. Tonight we’ll see a fabulous performance at
the world famous Grand Ole Opry, showcasing the best in country, bluegrass and more. Our hotel tonight is the Inn at Opryland. Meal: Breakfast
Country Music Hall of Fame
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 is located right in the heart of everything. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY FOUR: Our sightseeing tour of Memphis covers the historic downtown area with drive-bys of the Mississippi River, Mud Island, The Pyramid, Beale Street, and much more. After strolling along Beale Street, we’ll tour the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum to hear personal
Delta Flatboat Ride, Opryland Hotel
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Graceland, Photo by Jan Kronsell
stories of famous artists 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 & 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 experience a celebration of country music from both past and present at The Nashville Nightlife Theater featuring the city’s hottest variety show. Hear songs from many of the great artists in country music history and today’s hottest superstars. Our overnight in Nashville is at the Inn at Opryland. Meal: Dinner
DAY SIX: We begin our journey homeward traveling through the vast Smoky Mountains and the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. This afternoon we’ll stop at Bush’s Bean Visitor Center for a sneak peek at what goes into making those famous beans. Tonight we spend in Wytheville, VA. Meal: Breakfast
DAY SEVEN: Today we arrive home with fond memories of our Tennessee vacation. Meal: Breakfast
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Mackinac Island, Michigan YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 6 Breakfasts/2 Lunches Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom • Mackinac Island HorseDrawn Carriage Tour • Grand Hotel Luncheon • Mackinac Island Butterfly House • Frankenmuth, Michigan’s “Little Bavaria” • Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland • Ford Rouge Factory Tour • NEW! Henry Ford Museum
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 follow the paths in transportation, industry and entertainment at the Henry Ford Museum. See the Kennedy Presidential Limousine, Wright Flyer replica, the Lincoln Chair and the George Washington Camp Bed. 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 tour of this lovely island that has defied time. Our luncheon is at the world-famous Grand Hotel, the legendary Victorian hotel featured in Mackinac Island the motion
Grand Hotel, Mackinac
picture “Somewhere In Time.” 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
DAY FIVE: We say goodbye to Mackinac as we board a ferry southward to another fascinating land, historic Frankenmuth, known as Michigan’s “Little Bavaria” and where German-Lutheran missionaries came for the purpose of teaching Christianity to the Chippewa 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
DAY SIX: This morning we have free time to explore the town of Frankenmuth. See what many visitors describe as the most authentic Bavarian architecture to be found in the United States. Lunch is filled with gemutlichkeit (good living) at the Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn, featuring their authentic
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Memorable Moment
“I remembered seeing Christopher Reeve and Jane Seymour in 'Somewhere in Time' so this trip was on my bucket list. It exceeded my expectations and I am planning to come back again. Thank you Starr for the memories!” Irwin Hapwell Bucks County, PA German family-style meal. Tonight we spend in Ohio. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY SEVEN: Our deluxe motorcoach whisks us home and our memories are frozen in time, just like the magical land we visited. Meal: Breakfast
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Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Island YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 4 Breakfasts/1 Dinner • 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, attractions and the Hyannis Harbor. 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
Ferry Rides to Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket!
Martha's Vineyard Ferry, Photo by Paul Lowry
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Gay Head Lighthouse, Martha's Vineyard, Photo by Gregory Runyan
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
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 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: 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
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Montréal International Jazz Festival YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 3 Breakfasts Come with Starr and experience the 35th Annual Montréal International Jazz Festival, one of the largest music festivals in Montréal International Jazz Festival, Photo by Jean-François Leblanc, ©Festival Int. de Jazz de Montréal 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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Mississippi’s Gulf Coast
Featuring Biloxi, New Orleans and Atlanta YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 7 Breakfasts/1 Brunch/ 1 Dinner Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom • 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
DAY ONE & TWO: 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 D. Roosevelt died. Later we continue on to Biloxi, Mississippi where we’ll spend 3 overnights at the luxurious Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, located right on the Gulf of
Mexico. Immerse yourself in the ultimate relaxation, entertainment and recreational experience. Meal: Breakfast
Beau Rivage, Photo by Andy Anderson
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
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 free time to explore the French Quarter. Meals: Breakfast, Brunch French Quarter, New Orleans
Spend 3 Overnights at Biloxi’s Beau Rivage Resort!
DAY SIX: Today we travel through Alabama and stop to tour the beautiful Bellingrath Gardens and Home. Built in 1935, the English Renaissance home was designed by prominent architect, George B. Rogers and is complete with its original furnishings and extensive collection of decorative arts. We’ll also visit the gardens where we’ll see the rose garden, experience the Bayou Boardwalk, marvel at Mirror Lake, behold the Great Lawn, view the Asian-American Gardens, stroll through the Butterfly Garden, observe formal garden terraces and more! Later we’ll arrive in Atlanta where we’ll spend our overnight. Meal: Breakfast
DAY SEVEN & EIGHT: On our way homeward, we’ll stop to visit CNN Studios for a guided tour offering a dramatic look at the history of the CNN News Group Networks, their coverage of the events that shape our world and the state-of-the-art studios responsible for bringing the news to over one billion
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Memorable Moment “We traveled through 10 states on this trip and I will never forget all the fun times we had! Our Escort and Driver were very knowledgeable and cared for our safety and comfort. I even won some money playing the slots at The Beau Rivage, our fabulous Hotel in Biloxi. Lucky me!” Sally Sheffield East Brunswick, NJ people around the globe. Later we’ll begin our journey northward and stop for an overnight in North Carolina before arriving home. Meals: 2 Breakfasts
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Branson, Missouri including St. Louis YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 7 Breakfasts/2 Dinners Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom
4 Fabulous Shows!* • NEW! Haygoods Show • NEW! Duttons Show • Hughes Brothers Show • Presley’s Jubilee Show *Shows subject to change
PLUS, • NEW! Titanic Museum • Branson Sightseeing Tour • Stone Hill Winery • St. Louis Gateway Arch Visitor’s Center • Hollywood Casino • NEW! Flight 93 Memorial
DAY ONE & TWO: We’re off the heartland of America to one of the most popular destinations - Branson, Missouri, nestled in the lakeside beauty of the Ozark Mountains. Known as the "Live Music Show Capital of the World," Branson features over 50 live performance theaters, many attractions, shopping galore and a host of dining options. After spending our first overnight in Ohio, we’ll travel to the St. Louis area to spend our second night. We’ll have dinner and time to try our luck at Hollywood Casino. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY THREE, FOUR & FIVE: Branson is sure to keep us entertained morning, noon, and night. We’ll see The Haygoods, a talented group of brothers and sisters wowing their audiences. This entertainment adventure combines the family’s special brand of musical magic with state of the art effects, sumptuous sound, mesmerizing dance, and unstoppable energy! Enjoy the electrifying Hughes Brothers Show with incredible harmonies, entertaining antics, dynamic dance, soaring instrumentals, and of course, brotherly love! Experience Presley’s Jubilee Show. From new country favorites to country classics, with zany antics and soulful reflection of southern gospel music, you’re sure to love this show! See the Duttons, known as Branson’s most versatile music group! Throughout the show, each Dutton plays at least six different instruments and each song features something uniquely different. A change of pace is in store at Stone Hill Winery where we’ll tour and taste the wines. See all of Branson on a guided sightseeing tour
Shows! Shows! Shows!
including Tablerock Lake area and The College of the Ozarks. Experience the Titanic Museum, an astounding, signature building built half-scale to the original. Towering 100 feet high, anchored in water and featuring 400 priceless artifacts in twenty galleries, this attraction is designed to give guests the sensation of being an original passenger on Titanic’s 1912 maiden voyage. Meals: 3 Breakfasts, Dinner
The Duttons
The Haygoods
DAY SIX: We'll start our trip homeward taking us back through St. Louis where we’ll visit the world-famous Gateway Arch Visitor Center. Visit the Museum of Westward Expansion, see a documentary on the Arch's construction and even take an optional tram ride to the top! Meal: Breakfast
DAY SEVEN & EIGHT: We'll travel into Ohio for our final overnight. On our last day we'll stop at the Flight 93 Memorial to pay our respects to those who lost their lives on 9/11. Meals: 2 Breakfasts Presley’s Jubilee
Memorable Moment “We didn't know what to expect in Branson but boy were we happy with what we got! The scheduled shows were great and we even fit in an extra show! My son and I had never seen the Arch before so that was a big highlight for us. We met lots of nice people and really enjoyed spending time with our Escort and Driver too! Thanks Starr!"
Hughes Brothers
Tom Higgins Voorhees, NJ
8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS September 13-20
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$1,09995
SINGLE - $1,39995 TRIPLE - $99995 St. Louis Gateway Arch, Photo by Ben Sykes
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Titantic Museum, Branson
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Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick
Featuring The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Festival YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 8 Breakfasts/2 Dinners Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom • Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Festival • Peggy’s Cove • St. John, New Brunswick Sightseeing Tour • Ferry Crossings: -St John, NB to Digby, NS -Caribou, NS to Woods Island, PEI • Prince Edward Island featuring Anne of Green Gables Museum, Carriage Ride, Tea and Potato Planting Demonstration • Confederation Bridge Crossing from Borden, PEI to Cape Tormentine, NB • Performance of Lloyd Smith “Town Crier” • Grand-Pre National Historic Site • Traditional Lobster Supper
DAY ONE, TWO & THREE:
Come with Starr to see the highlights of this beautiful province along with the world’s largest annual indoor show, the Nova Scotia Military Tattoo. As we travel north, our first overnight is in Portland, ME. We’ll cross the Canadian border and spend one overnight in St. John, New Brunswick along with a guided tour followed by a scenic ferry ride to Digby, Nova Scotia. Our 3rd night features dinner and a performance by Lloyd Smith, “Town Crier” at the Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville, NS. Meals: 2 Breakfasts, Dinner
DAY FOUR: This morning we’ll visit Grand Pre National Historic Site followed by a visit to Peggy’s Cove. This picturesque village lies nestled in a snug harbor where lobster fishermen live and work. Our next two overnights will be at a comfortable hotel within walking distance to the Halifax Waterfront. Meal: Breakfast
Tattoo Festival Mainstage
DAY FIVE: After free time in Halifax, we’ll witness the incredible Tattoo Festival featuring over 2,000 world-class military and civilian performers featuring pipes and drums, military bands, military displays and competitions, and drama and comedy in innovative acts. The Tattoo show is a masterpiece of color, music, artistry, athleticism and nostalgia creating one of the world’s premier events. Meal: Breakfast
Peggy's Cove Lighthouse, Photo by Bob Jagendorf
tion. We’ll cross the Confederation Bridge to return to St. John. This bridge is the longest bridge over waters that freeze in the world. Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
DAY EIGHT & NINE: We’ll cross the border into the U.S. and spend our last overnight in Massachusetts before arriving home. Meals: 2 Breakfasts
9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS June 28 - July 6
DAY SIX & SEVEN: Ferry to Prince Edward Island for a traditional lobster supper, and a visit to Anne of Green Gables Museum, including a scenic carriage ride on the grounds, tea and cookies and a potato planting demonstra-
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Annapolis, MD Overnight Getaway YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 1 Breakfast/1 Lunch • Annapolis & US Naval Academy Walking Tour • Annapolis Harbor Cruise • William Paca House
DAY ONE: Today we arrive in historic Annapolis where after lunch at Phillip’s Crab Deck we’ll explore famous landmarks and hidden gems with our
colonial-dressed tour guide including the Maryland State House and the U.S. Naval Academy (Expect lots of walking!). This afternoon we'll cruise historic Annapolis harbor and the banks of the U.S. Naval Academy. Hear about the history of the Naval Academy, Annapolis’ role as an historic seaport, the region’s waterways and even catch a glimpse of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Dinner tonight is on our own and our comfortable hotel is located right in downtown Annapolis. Meal: Lunch
US Naval Academy Courtesy of www.VisitAnnapolis.com Harbor Queen, Annapolis
DAY TWO: This morning we'll tour the William Paca House and Garden, a restored home and one of the most elegant landmarks in Annapolis. Enjoy free time in Annapolis before departing for home. Meal: Breakfast
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2 DAYS/1 NIGHT May 17-18, July 12-13, September 13-14
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$29995
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St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: Savannah, GA YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 4 Breakfasts/1 Brunch/ 1 Lunch Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom • VIP St. Patrick’s Parade Day Celebration including: ♣ Reserved bleacher seating along the parade route ♣ Complimentary NonAlcoholic Drinks ♣ Private Cash Bar Service (w/ 1 free drink) ♣ St. Patrick’s Day Brunch and Lunch ♣ Private venue along the St. Patrick’s Day Parade Route • Savannah Trolley Tour • Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace • Beaufort, SC Carriage Tour
Savannah Trolley Tour
DAY ONE: ‘Get your Green on’ and come with Starr to celebrate the 190th annual Savannah St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the second largest St. Patrick’s Day event in the United States. En route to Savannah we’ll spend one overnight in North Carolina.
DAY TWO: Today we’ll get acquainted with Savannah on a trolley tour along with a visit to the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace where we’ll discover the fascinating story of how a multitalented and severely hearing impaired woman, founded the Girl Scouts and became one of the most significant American women of her time. Our next two overnights are in a Savannah suburb. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE: Today Savannah celebrates the life of Ireland’s most famous character with style and gusto in this spirited parade that attracts over 400,000 Irish and honorary Irish visitors each year. We’ll have a VIP Ticket and Bleacher Seating for the parade consisting of over 350 units, including several
Savannah Green Fountain
U.S. military divisions, many award-winning bands, and the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. Some of the bands include the 282nd U.S. Army Band (Fort Jackson, S.C.), The Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps (Fort Myers, VA), U.S. Coast Guard Pipes and Drums (Norfolk, VA), Irish Air Corps Pipes and Drums (Dublin, Ireland), and many more outstanding marching units. Our parade-day package includes a Pre-St. Patrick’s’ Day Parade Brunch with Private Cash Bar Service and one free drink ticket included as well as a buffet lunch after the parade. Meals: Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch
Savannah’s Leprechaun
DAY FOUR & FIVE: We’ll travel north through South Carolina where we’ll enjoy a carriage tour through the historic neighborhood of Beaufort, known as “The Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands.” Our last overnight is in North Carolina before arriving home with our lasting Irish memories. Meals: 2 Breakfasts
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS March 15-19
DOUBLE -
$84995
SINGLE - $1,04995 TRIPLE - $77995 -Rates Per Person-
Irish Festival Featuring The Irish Rovers
Irish Rovers
at Turning Stone Casino: Verona, NY YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 1 Meal Credit
The award-winning Turning Stone Casino Resort is nestled in the heart of Central New York. The 3,400 acre resort features luxurious hotel accommodations, a full-service spa, gourmet and casual dining options, fabulous entertainment, an exciting nightclub, and a world-class casino.
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 18 years of age with photo ID.
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3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS March 16-18
DOUBLE -
$38995
SINGLE - $48995 TRIPLE - $36995 -Rates Per Person-
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Niagara Falls: One Wonder After Another YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 3 Breakfasts
sino Niagara and many other local attractions, restaurants, entertainment, and shops.
DAY TWO:
• Niagara Falls Boat Cruise • Niagara Falls & Niagaraon-the-Lake Sightseeing Tour • Casino Niagara • Optional Dinner & Show at “Oh Canada Eh?”
DAY ONE: 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 Ca-
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 Niagara-on-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?” a musical celebration of Canada that provides a truly unforgettable Canadian dinner experience. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE: We’re off to see the tumbling, thunderous falls that will take your breath away. Wearing our souvenir rain ponchos, Niagara Hornblower Cruises 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 rest of the day is ours to take advantage of the area's attractions. Meal: Breakfast
DAY FOUR:
Niagara Falls, Photo by Artur Staszewski
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS May 11-14*, June 1-4*, 8-11*, July 6-9, 20-23, August 3-6, 17-20, September 7-10*, 21-24*, September 28 - Oct. 1*, October 5-8* -Rates From-
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SINGLE - $51995* TRIPLE - $37995*
Our journey home will carry us through New York and Pennsylvania’s beautiful Pocono Mountains. Meal: Breakfast
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Spring Training: Clearwater, Florida Join Starr and cheer on your favorite team as they train to win the pennant!
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 7 Breakfasts Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom • 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
$39995*
In Major League Baseball, spring training is a series of practices and exhibition games preceding the start of the regular season. Spring training allows new players to try out for roster and position spots, and gives existing team players practice time prior to competitive play. Spring training has always attracted fan attention, drawing crowds who travel to the warmer climates to enjoy the weather and watch their favorite teams play.
Phillies, Photo by Keith Allison
A Baseball Fan’s Dream!
GAME SCHEDULE: • March 20: Blue Jays at Phillies • March 21: Red Sox at Phillies • March 22: Phillies at Pirates (Bradenton) • March 23: Twins at Phillies
8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS March 18-25
DOUBLE -
$1,12995
SINGLE - $1,54995 TRIPLE - $1,04995 Phillies Spring Training, Photo by Keith Allison
Phillies Spring Training, Photo by Shannon Lamond
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Celebrate your Anniversary with Starr at...
Villa Roma Resort
February 12-14
Whether you’ve been together for 4 months or 40 years, this tour is the perfect romantic getaway to help you celebrate the love you share. YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 2 Dinners • Monticello Gaming & Raceway • Daily activities at Villa Roma • Woodbury Common Outlets • Gala Caesar’s Night Extravaganza with live music, fine Italian cuisine, and complimentary wine
Join Starr at The Villa Roma Resort nestled in the beautiful Catskill Mountains offering a getaway that’s filled with fun and games, relaxation and entertainment and of course, delicious dining. The resort offers a welcome reception for us, a full array of daily anniversary and couple themed activities and other fun activities like bingo, trivia contests, bocce, shuffleboard, ping pong, billiards, fitness classes, an indoor pool, sauna and jacuzzi. We’ll also have access to spa treatments, salon services, bowling,
indoor tennis and more at an additional cost. Each night the resort offers us music and top variety entertainment. On our way north, we’ll stop at Monticello Gaming & Raceway to have a quick bite for lunch and maybe try our luck before arriving at our destination. Plus, on our way home, we’ll make a stop at the Woodbury Commons Outlets offering impressive savings at over 220 stores!
The best Anniversary present you can get!
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS February 12-14
DOUBLE -
$36995
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Hudson Valley, NY: Culinary Highlights YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 1 Breakfast/ 2 Lunches • Mohonk Mountain House - Lunch and Free Time • Tuthilltown Spirits Distillers • Culinary Institute of America with lunch • 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 kick off with a beautiful lunch at Mohonk Mountain House, a sprawling Victorian Castle Resort. Tucked
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Mohonk Mountain House Mohonk Mountain House - Jim Smith Photography
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: Lunch
DAY TWO: Today’s highlight is a visit and tour of the Culinary Institute of
America (CIA). Nestled along the east bank of the majestic Hudson River, the CIA is the only residential college in the world devoted entirely to culinary education. Lunch is at the student staffed Caterina De Medici at the Institute, featuring Italy’s authentic flavors in a magnificent Tuscan villa setting. Before departing for home we’ll stop for a tour of Vanderbilt Mansion. Historically known as Hyde
Culinary Institute of America, students
Park, this is one of the oldest and most venerable Hudson River estates. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT March 10-11*, July 14-15*, September 22-23 -Rates From-
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$33995*
SINGLE - $39995 TRIPLE - $32995 -Rates Per Person-
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Golden Isles of Georgia
Featuring Jekyll Island, St. Simon’s Island, Tybee Island & a day in Savannah YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 5 Breakfasts/2 Dinners Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom • Beaufort, SC Sightseeing Tour • Jekyll Island Tram Tour & Dinner at the Jekyll Island Club • St. Simon’s Island Sightseeing Tour • Savannah Lowcountry & Tybee Island Tour • Savannah Sightseeing Tour & Savannah Bee Company • Heyward House
off Georgia’s coast. We’ll spend two overnights on this island featuring Victorian beauty and unspoiled natural wonders. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY THREE: This morning features a tram tour of the Jekyll Island Club Historic District. From 1886 to 1942 this area served as the winter retreat for America’s wealthiest families such as Rockefeller, Goodyear and Morgan. We will tour two of these historical buildings and also have an opportunity to visit the Museum exhibits and view a video that reveals the fascinating story of Jekyll
DAY ONE & TWO: After an overnight in North Carolina, our second day features a guided tour through the historic neighborhood of Beaufort, SC, a city of lordly mansions of pre-Revolutionary and pre-Civil War eras. Our second night brings us to Jekyll Island, a barrier island
Christ Church, St. Simons Island
Island. Lunch today is on our own on St. Simon’s Island followed by a tour featuring views of Fort Frederica, Christ Church, “Avenue of Oaks” and the St. Simon’s Island Lighthouse. Tonight we’ll step back in time as we enjoy a threecourse dinner at the Jekyll Island Club, once a winter retreat for America’s wealthiest families. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY FOUR: Today we travel to Savannah where our day starts with a sightseeing tour featuring historic squares and monuments along with a visit to the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. After lunch on our own in Savannah, we’ll tour the Savannah Lowcountry and Tybee Island. As we follow the river to the beach at Tybee, we’ll see Fort Pulaski and Tybee Island Lighthouse where we’ll make a photo stop. Later this afternoon we’ll visit the Savannah Bee Company to learn about honey and bees
Jekyll Island Club
and even taste some honey. Meal: Breakfast
DAY FIVE & SIX: Before starting our drive towards home we’ll stop to tour the 1840s 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
6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS April 27 - May 2
DOUBLE -
$85995
SINGLE - $1,09995 TRIPLE - $76995 -Rates Per Person-
Connecticut Casinos: Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 1 Breakfast/ 1 Meal Coupon / 1 Food Credit • Foxwoods $10 Food Credit or Free Buffet & $10 Slot Play • Mohegan Sun $15 Meal Coupon & $10 Free Bet • Overnight Accommodations at the Hyatt Place Uncasville, CT
Try your luck at two fun and exciting Connecticut casinos! As a premier destination worldwide, Mohegan Sun includes more than 300,000 sq feet of gaming excitement, including smoke-free areas, a 130,000 sq-ft retail shopping experience, and 30 restaurants. Every turn leads to a new adventure with an indoor 7-story waterfall, the world’s largest planetarium dome and Wombi Rock, a glowing crystal mountain made of imported stone. Play at one or all 3 of Mohegan Sun’s Casinos: Casino of the Earth, Casino of the Sky or Casino of the Wind. Foxwoods Casino, rising from the beautiful New England countryside, features an amazing array of slot machines, table games & Poker Room. Enjoy Keno action from almost anywhere in the resort plus High Stakes Bingo.
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT May 3-4, August 2-3, October 11-12
DOUBLE -
$23995
SINGLE - $33995 TRIPLE - $19995
*Casino package subject to change, must be 21 yrs of age with photo ID to receive package.
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Chicago Highlights: My Kind of Town YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/2 Dinners Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom • Skydeck Chicago • Lake Michigan Boat Cruise • Chicago Botanic Gardens • Chicago Trolley Tour • Field Museum of Natural History • Magnificent Mile • Navy Pier • Tommy Gun’s Garage Dinner and Show • Rock ‘n Roll Hall of Fame • Pittsburgh’s Nationality Rooms
DAY ONE & TWO: The “Windy City” is just bustling with breathtaking architecture, wonderful museums, fantastic restaurants, a beautiful lakefront and worldclass shopping. Join Starr as
we travel westward stopping in Ohio for an overnight and a visit to the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame showcasing the living heritage of rock and roll music. Meal: Breakfast
Wendella Boat Cruise, Lake Michigan
Field Museum with Trolley, Photo by Marian Kraus
DAY THREE: Today we’ll enjoy a Grand Tram Tour through Chicago Botanic Gardens featuring beautiful display gardens and native habitats. Later, on a trolley tour of downtown Chicago, our guide will share the history of the city and show us famous sights including Grant Park, fabulous architecture, outdoor art and much more. Tonight we’ll enjoy free time and dinner on own at Navy Pier boasting dozens of restaurants and shops, special exhibits, strolling entertainment and more.
DAY FOUR & FIVE: A Chicago must-see attraction is the Field Museum of Natural History with more than 26 million artifacts ranging from
“Sue,” the largest T-Rex ever discovered, to real mummies of Ancient Egypt. We’ll experience Skydeck Chicago offering an unsurpassed view of Chicago and four surrounding states. Take an elevator to the 103rd floor and see the breathtaking panorama and visit “The Ledge.” We’ll enjoy a boat cruise of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River, including a trip through the Chicago Lock and an overview of architecture and history. We’ll have time on our own at the famed Magnificent Mile and also enjoy dinner and a show at Tommy Gun’s Garage where gangsters and flappers will serve our meal and put on an interactive musical comedy revue. We’ll have a roaring
time in true twenties tradition. Meal: Dinner
DAY SIX & SEVEN: Today we’ll say goodbye to Chicago and travel to Pittsburgh where we’ll visit the Nationality Rooms, a collection of 27 University of Pittsburgh classrooms depicting the ethnic groups that helped build the city. We’ll return home with amazing memories of our “Windy City” vacation. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS July 5-11
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$1,19995
SINGLE - $1,59995 TRIPLE - $1,04995 -Rates Per Person-
Boston, Massachusetts Getaway
A Perfect
3-Day This vibrant, thriving city is renowned for its cultural facilities, world-class educational Weekend! YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: 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 Tour Director 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, 2 Breakfasts 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! Boston Skyline
Boston’s Quincy Market, Photo by Chris Wood
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS April 18-20, June 13-15, August 1-3, September 12-14, 26-28, October 24-26
DOUBLE -
$32995
SINGLE - $44995 TRIPLE - $28995 -Rates Per Person-
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All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Washington, DC: Our Nation’s Capital YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts • Smithsonian Institution • Kennedy Center for Performing Arts Tour • Arlington National Cemetery & Tram Ride • Washington, DC Sightseeing Tour • National WWII Veterans Memorial • Air Force Memorial • Lincoln Memorial • Vietnam Veterans Memorial • Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial
tion’s capital illuminated on a twilight ride through the city. We'll spend two overnights in nearby Arlington, Virginia.
Washington Monument, Photo by Robert H. Pos
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 Museum or any of the many
DAY ONE: After arriving in our nation’s capital, we’ll tour the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, America’s living memorial to John F. Kennedy. After dinner on our own, we’ll see our na-
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
Celebrate the 102nd Anniversary of the Cherry Blossom Festival in our nation’s capital! Call for special itinerary
Reserve your Cherry Blossom Parade April 11-13
$399.95 pp/double
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:
White House
Our final day brings us to our nation’s most hallowed ground, Arlington National Cemetery, where we’ll take a tram ride through the
grounds. Later, we will visit the Air Force Memorial before departing for home. Meal: Breakfast
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS May 23-25, August 8-10, September 19-21, October 10-12
DOUBLE -
SINGLE - $49995 TRIPLE - $33995 -Rates Per Person-
Montréal, Québec Getaway YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts Basilique Notre Dame, Photo by Mickael Pollard
$38995
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
Starr takes you to the largest city in Québec where beauty and history come alive. This irresistible city is has a secret blend of French-inspired spirit and cosmopolitan dynamism that comes together to foster a tourist’s dream and to explore it will be easy from our hotel’s central location. Our first morning’s sightseeing tour shows the key sights of Montréal including Dominion Square, Place Bonaventure, Court Houses, Old Montréal, The Old French Quarter, Mt. Royal Park, Downtown Financial District, University of Montréal and so much more. After a visit to Notre Dame Basilica, the afternoon is free to explore this bilingual French and English city. We’re sure to bring home wonderful memories from our visit to this fabulous and historic “City of Saints.” Old Montréal, Photo by Stephan Poulin, ©Tourisme Montréal
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS June 13-15, August 22-24, November 7-9
DOUBLE -
$32995
SINGLE - $44995 TRIPLE - $28995 -Rates Per PersonPassport Required
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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.
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:* • (2) Full Buffet Vouchers • $20 Free Bet
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT November 2-3, 23-24
DOUBLE -
$27995*
SINGLE - $35995 TRIPLE - $25995 -Rates Per Person-
Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino
*Casino package subject to change, must be 21 years of age with photo ID to receive package.
Mohegan Sun - Starr Birthday Bash Your Escorted Tour Includes:* • Birthday Dinner at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville • $15 Meal Voucher • (2) $10 Free Bets *Casino package subject to change, must be 21 years of age with photo ID to receive package.
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT February 23-24
DOUBLE -
$27995*
SINGLE - $35995 TRIPLE - $25995 -Rates Per Person-
Susquehanna Valley, PA: Rail & Sail YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 1 Breakfast/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner • Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad Excursion • Hiawatha Paddlewheeler Boat Cruise • Slifer House Museum • PA State Capitol • Country Cupboard Inn
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Across Central Pennsylvania’s Susquehanna Valley, the Victorian Era lives on in dignified mansions, museums, and antique shops. Our first day shows us Harrisburg, PA’s Capitol Building followed by a relaxing cruise aboard the Hiawatha Paddlewheeler, offering majestic views of the surrounding mountains. On our second day, we’ll tour the Slifer House Museum, a historic and restored Victorian mansion. Later, we’ll experience a roundtrip train excursion along the Swatara Creek aboard the Middletown & Hummelstown Railroad. Travel along the tow path of the historic Union Canal and hear the history of the canal and the Railroad. See the remaining sections of the Union Canal, a canal lock, a century old limekiln & Horse Thief Cave and a beautiful view of the Swatara Creek Valley from a 35 ft. high bridge. A box lunch is included. Our accommodations are at the beautiful Best Western Country Cupboard Inn located in the heart of Hiawatha Paddlewheeler Susquehanna Valley.
Great Weekend Getaway!
Middletown Hummelstown Railroad Locomotive Photo by Andy Ottinger
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT July 12-13, August 30-31
DOUBLE -
$29995
SINGLE - $37995 TRIPLE - $27995 -Rates Per Person-
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Biltmore Estate: Festival of Flowers, Asheville, NC Biltmore Estate
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
Biltmore Estate
Tour Director 4 Breakfasts/2 Dinners Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom • Admission to Biltmore Estate and its Annual Festival of Flowers • 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. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE: Today we are in for a treat as we attend the 29th 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. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY FOUR: This morning we visit Reynolda House, the 1917 estate of industrialist R.J. Reynolds. Then it’s onto Natural Bridge, Virginia where we’ll spend one overnight and enjoy “Drama of Creation,” a breathtaking sound and light show. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY FIVE: Today we travel safely home. Meal: Breakfast
Memorable Moment “The Biltmore is the most spectacular place I have even been. I took so many pictures and they look amazing. The Flower Festival was the best time to go with so many different activities to take part in. This tour is definitely worth recommending!” Janice Dobson Hamilton Square, NJ
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS April 27 - May 1
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Canadian Tulip Festival: Ottawa YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch • Canadian Tulip Festival • Ottawa Sightseeing Tour • Byward Market • Casino du Lac Leamy
DAY ONE: Our journey north takes us to the world’s largest tulip festival, established in 1953 to preserve the heritage of Canada’s role in liberating the Dutch during the Second World War. The symbolic tulip, now Ottawa’s official flower, remains a valuable symbol of friendship and of spring, with
special meaning to the people of Canada and its National Capital Region.
DAY TWO: Today features an extensive sightseeing tour of Canada’s capital city, Ottawa. Sights include Parliament Hill, the Museum of Civilization, famed Sussex Drive, churches, embassies, everything from the Canadian Mint to the Prime Ministers home and the Governor General’s residence at beautiful Rideau Hall. The afternoon is ours to explore Byward Market where we’ll find museums, cafés, specialty food shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, pubs and more! This evening we can
try our luck at Casino du Lac Leamy. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Ottawa Tulips along the Rideau Canal Photo by John Talbot
DAY THREE: Today we’ll spend at the Tulip Festival where we’ll see large displays of tulips, hear musical performances, learn from speakers and experience exhibits of International Cuisine. Meal: Breakfast
DAY FOUR: We travel home with many tulip time memories. Meal: Breakfast
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4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS May 8-11
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Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 3 Breakfasts/1 Dinner • Martha’s Vineyard Ferry Ride & Sightseeing Tour • Cape Cod National Seashore • Provincetown Dune Tour • JFK Memorial • Olde Mistick Village
Ferry to Martha’s Vineyard!
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 7 mile ferry ride to Martha's Vineyard followed by sightseeing tour featuring sights such as 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. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE: Martha’s Vineyard Ferry, Photo by Paul Lowry
DAY ONE: 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
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. While you travel through the majestic dunes, your guide points out the "dune shacks" where famous artists and writers like Eugene O'Neill and Harry Kemp became inspired to create their art. Later we’ll stop at the Cape Cod National Seashore featuring views of the Highland Lighthouse and an amazing 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
Québec Winter Carnival YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director • Winter Carnival All Access Pass • Ice Hotel Tour with a Cocktail at the Ice Bar Bonhomme, Québec Winter Carnival Photo by Xavier Dachez
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 Carnival-goers 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 60th 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!
Gay Head Cliffs Cape Cod’s Highland Point Lighthouse Photo Courtesy of the National Park Service
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Bonhomme & Ice Palace Photo by Claude Huot
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS February 14-17
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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
Québec City and Montréal YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 1 Breakfast Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom • Québec City Sightseeing Tour • Montréal Sightseeing Tour • Notre Dame Basilica • Ste. Anne de Beaupre • Montmorency Falls • Casino de Montréal • NEW! Lake George Village
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 Parliament, Photo by Jean-Guy Lavoie
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 within easy walking distance to many shops, sights and restaurants.
DAY TWO: Explore the wonders of Montréal on a guided sightseeing tour 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!
DAY THREE & FOUR: Our time in Chateau Frontenac, Québec, Québec City Photo by Luc-Antoine Couturier features visits Shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupre, Photo by Yves Tessier Tessima 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, overlooking 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS Parliament Hill and just steps July 20-25, away from the entrance to the August 17-22, old walled city.
September 14-19, October 5-10
DAY FIVE & SIX: Our journey home takes us through Lake George for one overnight. Our last day we’ll visit New York State’s Capitol, a stunning and beautiful example of 19th century architecture. Meal: Breakfast
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Cooperstown, NY: National Baseball Hall of Fame YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 1 Breakfast Willie Mays Exhibit, Photo by Ewen Roberts
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 telling the story of America through the larger-than-life heroes of our national pastime. 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, 2014 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.
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Baseball Hall of Fame
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT July 13-14, August 10-11
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Maine Moosin’ Featuring Rangeley, Portland and Kennebunkport YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 4 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 3 Dinners Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom • Maine Moose Adventure • Maine Wildlife Park • Kennebunkport Sightseeing Tour • Height of Land • Poland Springs Park • Rangeley Village • Len Libby Chocolates • Portland Head Light • Portland’s Old Port • Traditional Lobster Dinner
DAY ONE: On this tour featuring Moose, Mountains, Lakes, Lobster and the Coast, we’ll discover the unparalleled beauty of western Maine’s Rangeley Lakes & Mountain Region. Known for moose and all things outdoors, this tour is a nature lover’s delight. Our first day takes us to Wells, Maine and features a traditional lobster dinner. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: A guaranteed moose sighting including over 30 indigenous species is in store for us at Maine Wildlife Park. Later at Poland Spring Preservation Park, home of their original spring and bottling house, we’ll tour the museum and enjoy the view. Later we’ll arrive in Wilton, Maine for our next two overnights. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY THREE: This morning we’ll meet our guide in the Rangeley Lakes Region to learn the region’s history and enjoy breathtaking scenery. At Height of Land we’ll be awed by spectacular mountains and lake views. Our next stop is at Bald Mountain Camps Resort, located on beautiful Mooselookmeguntic Lake. Lunch is in the lodge followed by time on our own in the village of Rangeley. After tonight’s BBQ dinner, we’ll begin our “Maine Moosin’ Adventure” where we’ll travel “moose alley” to spot moose in their natural habitat and learn
Virginia Beach Getaway YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 3 Breakfasts
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more about these amazing creatures. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Moose, Maine Wildlife Park
DAY FOUR: We’re off to Portland for a sightseeing tour including Ft. Williams Park and Portland Head Light, Maine’s oldest and most photographed lighthouse. Enjoy time on own in the historic Old Port waterfront district for lunch and browsing. Next, it’s off to visit Lenny, a 1700 lb., “Chocolate Moose!” In Kennebunkport our guide shows us the sights including former President George Bush’s summer home. Dinner is on own in “Dock Square.” Meal: Breakfast
DAY FIVE: Today we travel home with lots of Maine Moosin’ Memories! Meal: Breakfast
Bear, Maine Wildlife Park
Kennebunkport, Photo by Robert Dennis
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS June 25-29
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Oceanfront Hotel!
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!
Beach, Oceanfront Inn
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS August 17-20, 24-27
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Outer Banks of North Carolina YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 3 Breakfasts/1 Dinner • Wright Brothers National Memorial • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse • Elizabethan Gardens • Roanoke Island Festival Park • Bodie Island Lighthouse • Fort Raleigh National Historic Site • Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station
DAY ONE: Our vacation among endless inshore sounds, deep maritime forests and timeless beaches begins when we arrive at our beachfront hotel for the next three evenings.
Cape Hatteras Lighthouse
DAY TWO: Today starts with a walk around the Elizabethan Gardens, a living memorial to America’s original English colonists. Next, we’ll step back in time at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, the first English settlement in America. After, it’s off to see a 16th century ship, experience living history, tour an interactive museum, and more at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Later, we tour the Wright Brothers National Memorial, the sight of man’s first successful flight in 1903. Dinner tonight is at Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY THREE: This morning we’ll visit the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and see the Cape Hat-
Wright Brothers National Memorial
teras Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in the United States as well as the Bodie Island Lighthouse. We then visit the Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station. Built and manned in 1874, the first United States Life-Saving Service station in North Carolina, dedicated to the sole purpose of rescuing lives in peril from the sea. This afternoon and evening we can enjoy some time to relax at the hotel or explore the area on our own. Meal: Breakfast
DAY FOUR: Today we travel home with memories of our coastal vacation. Meal: Breakfast
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS May 8-11, September 11-14
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Blennerhassett Island, West Virginia YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 3 Dinners • 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 • Holl’s Swiss Chocolatier • NEW! Campus Martius Museum of the Northwest • NEW! Smoot Theatre Tour • Parkersburg, WV Sightseeing Tour
the alleged plot by Aaron Burr and Harman Blennerhassett to establish a southwest empire. We’ll spend 3 overnights near 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 Campus Martius Museum of the Northwest where we’ll discover the history of America’s migration west, its earliest native inhabitants, and Marietta’s pioneers. Next we'll visit the Gothic Revivalstyle Castle of Marietta. Our next stop is the Fenton Glass
DAY ONE: Come with Starr for a fun-filled romp through history at Blennerhassett Island, site of
Blennerhassett Sternwheeler
Museum, once the largest manufacturer of handmade colored glass in the U.S. 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
Dinner, dessert and entertainment are on the stage of the historic Smoot Theatre. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY FOUR:
Today’s highlight is 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 HorseDrawn Wagon Ride. Once back on the mainland we’ll enjoy a riding tour featuring highlights of Parkersburg, WV.
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Blennerhassett Mansion
Today we travel home with memories of our vacation. Meal: Breakfast
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS July 31 - August 3, October 2-5
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Diners & Dives: Virginia Style YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
Al Doumar of Doumar's Drive-In
Tour Director 3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 2 Dinners • Norfolk Food Tour • Farm to Table Tour • Virginia Diner • Doumar's Drive-In • Culinary Demonstration • Darden’s Country Store • Bon Vivant Market and Beer Tasting • Virginia Beach Boardwalk
DAY ONE: An American tradition but made popular more recently by Food Network celebrity Guy Fieri, there is something special about finding a little gem off the beaten path to have a bite to eat. Our “foodie”
getaway starts with dinner at the Virginia Diner followed by a slice of their world-famous Peanut Pie. After checking into our Norfolk hotel, we’ll enjoy a culinary presentation demonstration and tasting of buckeyes (chocolate covered peanut balls) -from the hotel’s chef! Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Today starts with a visit to Darden’s Country Store, featured on the Food Network. Learn the history of the store and sample some cheese and ham. Stop for a visit to learn about Bon Vivant’s specialty wine and beer and enjoy a beer-tasting. After lunch on our own at Landstown Commons, experience a Farm to Table Tour where our guide becomes our traveling host of
the Virginia Beach countryside. Learn about the city’s history including its agricultural beginnings, the old train line and interesting local characters. Visit two local farm stands and have the opportunity to get out and hand pick produce from the fields to take home, meet the farmers, try samples, and make purchases. Dinner this evening is on our own on the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE: At Rowena’s Kitchen, known for their delicious cakes and jams, we’ll see the “cake lady’s” gourmet manufacturing facility and take home a mini Pound Cake. Next we’ll tour and taste the Virginia wines at Mermaid Winery. We are sure to learn and taste something new on our Norfolk Food Tour! Our guide leads us through historic Downtown Norfolk with stops at local restaurants to sample house specialties. Hear the stories of a young Norfolk in its early stages and how it's shaped Norfolk today, while you munch on
savory dishes and interact with restaurant staff and owners! Before returning back to our hotel, we’ll visit Doumar’s Drive-In to learn their story and sample their famous icecream cone. Dinner tonight is at Pasha Mezze followed by dessert at Sassi Cakes and Sweets. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY FOUR: Today we'll travel north and return home as “foodies!” Meal: Breakfast
Rowena's Kitchen Front Room
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS June 19-22, September 11-14
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Salem, Massachusetts: A Bewitching Place YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts • Salem Witch Museum • Salem Sightseeing Tour • House of Seven Gables • Rebecca Nurse Homestead • Gallows Hill: The Witchcraft & Ghost Experience
DAY ONE: Come with Starr to Salem and learn all about the witchcraft hysteria of the 1690s.
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Homestead, the home of an innocent woman executed for witchcraft and view the Witchcraft Victims’ Memorial. Meal: Breakfast
DAY TWO: At the Salem Witch Museum, follow the history of witches, witchcraft and witch hunts and learn about the Witch Trials of 1692. Next we'll enjoy 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 Hawthorne’s House of Seven Gables with its famous secret staircase. Dinner tonight is on our own along with free time in Salem. Meal: Breakfast
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DAY THREE: Before departing for home we'll tour the Rebecca Nurse
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Agawa Canyon, Ontario YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 6 Breakfasts/3 Lunches Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom • 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 TWO & THREE: Visit the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, where exquisite architecture, breathtaking lakefront grounds and a collection of fine and decorative arts tell the story of one of America’s most important industrial families. After spending our second night in Plymouth, Michigan, we’ll enjoy free time at charming Mackinaw Crossings, a shopping, dining and entertainment complex. Our next
two overnights will be in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Meals: 2 Breakfasts, Lunch
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
DAY FIVE: Today we embark on a Soo Locks Boat Tour to experience the largest waterway traffic system on earth. We’ll travel through the locks and right along-side the big ships. Our boat rides the water as it is raised 21 feet straight up, to the level of Lake Superior. To-
Agawa Canyon Train Tour
night’s hotel is located in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Meal: Breakfast
Full Day Train Tour Soo Locks Boat Tour
DAY SIX: This morning, we’ll stroll through Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland with its vast array of 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
DAY SEVEN:
7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS July 13-19
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Today, our motorcoach whisks us home. Meal: Breakfast
Catskill Mountains of New York YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 1 Breakfast/1 Lunch • Hudson River Cruise • Delaware & Ulster Railroad • Walkway Over the Hudson
DAY ONE: 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 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. Our hotel is in Kingston, NY.
DAY TWO: 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 an elegant portion of railroad history. The art deco railcars 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 lunch on board. Later we arrive home with fond memories of our weekend in the Catskills. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Great Weekend Getaway!
Delaware & Ulster Railroad
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT June 28-29, Aug. 16-17
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Charms of the Chesapeake Featuring St. Michaels and Tangier Island YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 1 Breakfast/1 Lunch • Tangier Island Boat Cruise • St. Michaels Boat Cruise • St. Michaels Sightseeing Tour • Christ Church
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
DAY TWO:
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
Today, we’ll travel to St. Michaels to enjoy a sightseeing tour of this quaint, Victorian village known as the “town that fooled the British” due to the clever action of early settlers. We’ll 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 do some shopping. Later we’ll board the Express Royale for a history and nature cruise of this glorious island. Tonight we arrive home with memories of our charming weekend. Meal: Breakfast
Great Weekend Getaway!
St. Michaels Lighthouse Photo by Jim Szabo
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT June 7-8, September 6-7
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New Hampshire and The Indian Head Resort Featuring The Mt. Washington Cog Railway YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 3 Dinners • Mount Washington Cog Railway • Lake Winnipesaukee Cruise • Kancamagus Highway • Castle In The Clouds • Kellerhaus Candy Shop
DAY ONE: Today we arrive at New Hampshire’s Indian Head Resort, located at Franconia Notch, right in the heart of the picturesque White Mountains. In addi-
Lake Winnipesaukee Boat Cruise
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tion to fabulous dining and wonderful entertainment each night, this resort offers many amenities including pools and a lounge. Meal: Dinner
Mount Washington Cog Railway
DAY TWO: Today, we board the world’s first mountain climbing Cog Railway for a scenic train ride to the summit of Mount Washington, the Northeast’s Highest Peak. Our train will carry us above the clouds where all of New England spreads out before us. Marvel at the spectacular views from your coach window as your train climbs the steepest railroad tracks in North America - an exciting and unforgettable experience! After lunch and free time on own in North Conway, we’ll travel via the Bear Notch Road and through the White Mountains along the scenic Kancamagus Highway, where we may even see a moose or two. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Moss Creek, Indian Head
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Today, we’ll tour Castle in the Clouds, a turn-of-the-century mansion overlooking Lake 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. See a wide array of mountains, islands and water scenery. We’ll also stop at the Kellerhaus Candy Shop, NH’s oldest candy and ice cream maker. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today, we travel home aboard our deluxe motorcoach recalling the fond memories of our New Hampshire vacation. Meal: Breakfast
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS August 24-27*, October 13-16 -Rates From-
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New England Rail & Sail Featuring 2 Rail Excursions YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 3 Breakfasts/2 Dinners • Squam Lake Boat Cruise • Café Lafayette Dinner Train • Valley Train Excursion • Cog Mountain Railroad Visitor Center • Kellerhaus Candy Store
DAY ONE: All aboard! This vacation shows us the breathtaking beauty of New England up close from the comfort of two
Squam Lake Boat Cruise
rail excursions and a scenic boat ride. Our first day takes us to Lincoln, New Hampshire where we’ll spend three overnights. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Our day begins with a wonderful cruise on Squam Lake, home of the movie, "On Golden Pond." Learn about the history and wildlife on the lake. After free time and lunch on own in Wolfeboro, we’ll visit Kellerhaus Candy Store. Tonight we’ll experience The Café Lafayette Dinner Train to enjoy a scenic train ride and 4-course meal served in Grand European manner in the “restaurant with a constantly changing view”. Aboard a beautifully restored Pullman dining car, we’ll be swept into 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 the heart of the White Mountain Region of New Hampshire on this magical rail journey! Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY THREE: Climb aboard the Valley Train for an authentic railroading experience as we journey on historic rail routes from the 1874 train station in North Conway Village to Conway where we’ll see the powerful locomotive “run around” the train in preparation for the return trip. After lunch 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
Valley Train, Photo by Dennis Jarvis
memorabilia of The Cog at the Marshfield Station, where the original Old Peppersass engine is on display. Meal: Breakfast
DAY FOUR: Today we travel home with fond memories of our rail and sail vacation. Meal: Breakfast
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Shenandoah Valley of Virginia YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch • Shenandoah National Park • Belle Grove Manor House • Luray Caverns • Monticello • Skyland Resort
DAY ONE: Today, we travel south to beautiful Middletown, Virginia. Our first stop is the Belle Grove Manor House, the region’s
Monticello, Photo by James Maxwell
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Shenandoah National Park
only authentic antebellum plantation. Our tour looks at its rich history, Jeffersonian architecture, serene landscape and important collections. Our hotel for the next two nights is located in the Shenandoah Valley.
DAY TWO: This morning, we embark on a guided tour of Shenandoah National Park to learn the park’s history and the fascinating story of the rugged people who once lived there. Included is a stop at the Byrd Visitor Center with its abundance of native wildlife. Later we’ll enjoy lunch at Skyland Resort, founded in 1888 by a pioneer conservationist who was instrumental
in establishing the Park. Later we’ll tour Luray Caverns with its huge underground rooms connected by natural corridors and paved walkways, encrusted with colorful rock formations. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY THREE: Before traveling home, we’ll stop in Charlottesville for a guided tour of Monticello. One of the most beautiful estates in Virginia, Monticello was designed by Thomas Jefferson
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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
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS July 11-13, Sept. 12-14, Oct. 12-14
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Thousand Islands Featuring Ottawa YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 3 Breakfasts/2 Lunches/ 1 Dinner • Thousand Islands Luncheon Boat Cruise on the St. Lawrence River • Kingston Sightseeing Tour • Fort Henry • Ottawa Sightseeing Tour • Ottawa’s Byward Market • Thousand Islands 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 in the heart of the Thousand Islands. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Embark on a sightseeing cruise where we’ll cruise both sides of the Seaway Channel-the American and the Canadianand pass under both spans of the 1000 Islands International Bridge. Lunch is included on board. Later we’ll experience a tour of the colonial capital Kingston, Ontario and visit Fort Henry, which served as part of a defense network against the American neighbors. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY THREE: Today, we’ll travel to Ottawa for a tour of Canada’s Capital, including a view of the
Rideau Canal, Ambassadors’ homes and the Prime Minister’s residence. Enjoy a buffet lunch and free time in the charming Byward Market, where vendors Thousand Islands display their wares in an outdoor setting. Tonight we’ll have free time to try our luck at the Thousand Islands Charity Casino*, a firstclass gaming experience in a magnificent natural setting. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS July 6-9, August 17-20, September 7-10
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DAY FOUR: This morning we begin our journey southward with wonderful memories! Meal: Breakfast
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Myrtle Beach, South Carolina: The Grand Strand YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 5 Breakfasts/2 Dinners Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom • Carolina Opry Show • Pirates Voyage Dinner Show • Myrtle Beach & Georgetown, SC Sightseeing Tour • Kaminski House Museum • Broadway at the Beach • Fredericksburg, VA Trolley Tour • Landmark Resort Hotel Carolina Opry
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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 night is at Bovine’s Restaurant, Featured in Southern Living Magazine. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
tour Kaminski House Museum. Tonight, fun awaits us at The Carolina Opry. This award-winning show blends high energy music, comedy and dance that will leave you on the edge of your seat! Meal: Breakfast
DAY FOUR: Relax and enjoy a free day in Myrtle Beach. 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 Myrtle Beach
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
DAY FIVE & SIX: 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
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Nashville, Tennessee: Music City Treasures YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 5 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom • Opryland Hotel and Delta Flatboat Ride • “A Tribute to the King Through the Years” Show • Fontanel Mansion • Belle Meade Plantation Tour & Wine Tasting • Grand Ole Opry Performance • Nashville Sightseeing Tour • Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum • Nashville Nightlife Theater Performance
DAY ONE & TWO: You know when you hear a great tune and you can’t get it out of your head? Nashville is like that - once you hear its song, you’ll never want to leave! On our way to “Music City, USA”, we’ll spend our first overnight in Virginia and then the next three overnights in Nashville. Our first stop in Nashville is the Opryland Hotel. We'll take a scenic flatboat ride along the Delta's landscaped banks, a wonderful way to enjoy the distinctive charm of the South. Tonight we’re entertained at “A Tribute to the King Through the Years” show. Featuring over 30 songs, this high energy, live musical biography transports the audience through six phases of Elvis’ career. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE:
Country Music Hall of Fame Rotunda
This morning we’ll tour Belle Meade Plantation where a century of 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 her family along with incredible stories of other artists that only music insiders have heard. Tonight we’ll enjoy an evening performance at the world-famous Grand Ole Opry, showcasing the best in country, bluegrass and more. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Grand Ole Opry, Photo by Chris Hollo
DAY FOUR: This morning we’ll witness the history and beauty of Music City on a sightseeing 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 is free to explore and experience downtown Nashville. 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. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Fontanel
DAY FIVE & SIX: 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 the songs. Meals: 2 Breakfasts
6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS September 14-19
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Busch Gardens: Williamsburg, Virginia YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts
Take your family on this fun-filled vacation featuring Busch Gardens, home to the world’s top-rated roller A Perfect 3-Day coasters. The park features eight exciting stage Weekend! productions, more than 40 thrilling rides and attractions, a variety of authentic foods and shops, and a magical children’s area. Our tour rounds out with a visit to Ripley’s Believe it Or Not Museum featuring artifacts that span almost all of human history, and even earlier in some cases, and a stop at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for a visit to “Harborplace.”
Busch Gardens® Williamsburg
We’ll spend two overnights at a comfortable Williamsburg hotel.
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BuschGardens GardensFesthaus Williamsburg, Photo by Ryan Stryker Busch Entrance, Photo by Ryan Stryker
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Long Island, NY Featuring The Hamptons and Sag Harbor YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner • 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 belonging to turn-of-the-20thcentury 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 IIstyle 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
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 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 centuriesold 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 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 Robert Leftwich Dodge and his wife,
Mill Neck Manor
the cosmetics heiress Lillian Sefton Dodge. Later we’ll arrive home with fond memories of our Long Island getaway. Meal: Breakfast
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS June 15-17, September 7-9, October 5-7
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Pittsburgh Panorama Featuring Fallingwater YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner • Pittsburgh Sightseeing Tour • Nationality Rooms • Duquesne Incline • Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater
Fallingwater
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A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
DAY ONE: Today, we travel west across Pennsylvania to arrive in Pittsburgh, home of the 3 rivers: Allegheny, Monongahela and Ohio. We’ll spend two overnights at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh in the heart of the Golden Triangle. Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Our day includes a guided sightseeing tour of Pittsburgh with a view of the lovely Heinz Memorial Chapel, one of the foremost modern examples of French Gothic architecture in America. We’ll tour the Nationality Rooms, a collection of 26 classrooms reflecting the Old World heritages of Pittsburghers. Lunch and free time are on our own in the Strip District, a popular spot
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Pittsburgh, Photo by Derek Cashman
for dining and entertainment. This afternoon we’ll board the Duquesne Incline and take a step back in time on a centuryold cable car and see the best views of downtown Pittsburgh and its three rivers while riding one of the few remaining inclines in the country. Tonight, we’ll enjoy free time and dinner on own. Meal: Breakfast
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
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Niagara Falls and Toronto YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 4 Breakfasts • Niagara Falls Boat Cruise • Niagara Falls & Niagaraon-the-Lake Sightseeing Tour • Casino Niagara • Toronto Sightseeing Tour • CN Tower • Optional Dinner & Show at “Oh Canada Eh?” Niagara Falls Skywheel
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DAY THREE:
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 tower. Meal: Breakfast
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This morning we’ll travel the scenic Niagara River Parkway on our 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 in this charming town. This evening an optional Dinner and Show at “Oh Canada Eh?” is offered. Meal: Breakfast
We’re off to see the tumbling, thunderous falls that literally will take your breath away. As we don our rain jackets, our thrilling Niagara Falls boat ride will take us so close, we'll 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, Photo by John Vetterli
and Pennsylvania’s beautiful Pocono Mountains. Meal: Breakfast
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Our journey home will again carry us through New York
Ohio: Food, Farms and Fame YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 4 Breakfasts/2 Lunches/ 2 Dinners • Pro Football Hall of Fame • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame • Warther Museum • Canton Car Museum • MAPS Air Museum • Harry London Candies Store • Hard Rock “Rocksino” • Stan Hywet Hall • Amish Sightseeing Tour with Amish Farm Dinner
DAY ONE: Food, Farms, two spectacular Halls of Fame and so much more await you on this incred-
ible journey around Ohio. Today we arrive in the Cleveland area where we’ll spend four overnights. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Our day begins with a visit to The Pro Football Hall of Fame where we’ll see the history of professional football. Next we’ll visit The Warther Museum to see their amazing wood and ivory carvings. Next, a local guide leads us on a Backroads Amish Tour through Amish farms and family businesses with a stop at a local winery for a sampling. Tonight, savor a homemade dinner at an authentic Amish Farm. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY THREE: Our tour of the Canton Car
Museum shows us rare and unusual automobiles as well as historical memorabilia. Lunch is at The 356th Fighter Group Restaurant followed by a visit to the MAPS Air Museum displaying the history of aviation. Then it’s off to the delicious Harry London Candies Store. Tonight, gaming, entertainment, great food and legendary Rock and Roll memorabilia and vibe await us at the brand new Hard Rock Rocksino in Northfield Park. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY FOUR: Our day starts with a visit to Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens, a magnificent Tudor-Revival style Historic House with artistically landscaped grounds and formal gardens. After-
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Old Amish Farm, Photo by Jody McNary Photography
wards, visit Cleveland’s Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, showcasing the living heritage of rock and roll music. Meal: Breakfast
DAY FIVE: Today we journey home with memories of our Ohio adventures! Meal: Breakfast
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS July 9-13, October 1-5
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Plymouth and Boston, Massachusetts: Whales & Tales YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner • Whale Watch Cruise • Plimoth Plantation & Mayflower II • Boston Sightseeing Tour • JFK Library & Museum • Faneuil Hall & Quincy Market • “Thanksgiving” Buffet at Plimoth Plantation Mayflower II
DAY ONE: We begin our historic Massachusetts getaway in Plymouth where we’ll spend three overnights. Tonight we’ll savor a traditional Thanksgiving Buffet at Plimoth Plantation, a re-creation of a 1627 Pilgrim Village, where actors portray actual residents of the early community. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Today, we’ll enjoy a Whale
Watch Cruise to Stellwagen Bank, a marine sanctuary and one of the primary feeding grounds for Humpback Whales, Dolphins, Fin Whales, Minke Whales, and Harbor Porpoises. Our naturalist guide will lead us on this exciting & educational journey. Later, we’ll visit Plimoth Plantation and Mayflower II, a full scale reproduction of the Pilgrims’ ship. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY THREE: Our day in Boston begins at The John F. Kennedy Library & Museum where we will experience first hand the life and legacy of JFK. This afternoon we’ll enjoy a riding and walking sightseeing tour including
all of Boston's major sites. See Paul Revere’s Home, Boston Commons, Public Gardens, Financial District, Back Bay areas of Fenway, Boston Harbor and Cambridge along with Harvard University. Tonight we’ll have free time in the area surrounding Boston’s famed Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. Meal: Breakfast
DAY FOUR: We travel home with a vacation filled with tales of whales! Meal: Breakfast
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS June 19-22, August 14-17
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Vermont Country Charm Featuring the Pointe Hotel at Castle Hill Resort YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 3 Breakfasts/3 Dinners • Billings Farm & Museum • Vermont Country Store • Vermont State House • Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks • Quechee Gorge & Village • NEW! Green Mountain Sugar House
DAY ONE: Come with Starr as we travel north to beautiful 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. You’ll love the picturesque yet intimate setting at this resort,
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surrounded with the very best nature has to offer. Enjoy award-winning accommodations while you explore some of Vermont’s finest attractions. Tonight we enjoy dinner at the Pointe Hotel. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Today begins with a visit to the Vermont Country Store, an old-time general store offering a huge selection of top quality classic and hard-to-find Products. Next we’ll tour the Vermont State House, one of the nation’s oldest and best preserved state capitols. After lunch on our own in Montpelier, we’ll visit Morse Farm, Vermont’s oldest maple family, serving up delicious maple syrup for 8 generations. Tonight, dinner is at the Pointe Hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY THREE: Today's first stop is Billings Farm & Museum, a first-class working 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 Quechee Village featuring the Cabot Cheese Annex, the Danforth Pewter Outlet, an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Shop and two floors of country antiques. We'll conclude our day with a visit to the Green Mountain Sugar House for a talk on maple sugaring and taste of their delicious syrup. Tonight we’ll be treated to a delicious dinner with live piano music at the Castle Hill Resort. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Castle at Castle Hill Resort & Spa
DAY FOUR: Today we travel home with wonderful memories of our beautiful Vermont getaway. Meal: Breakfast
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS July 20-23, September 14-17
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Maine Lobster Festival Featuring Rockland, Boothbay Harbor, Camden and Portland
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 4 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom • Maine Lobster Festival • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens • Camden Hills State Park and Mt. Battie • DeLorme Map Store • Portland Head Light • Len Libby Chocolates Maine Lobster Festival
DAY ONE: We’re off for five days of feasting and fun on the fabulous coast of Maine. We’ll spend tonight in Portland, Maine’s largest city.
DAY TWO: This morning we’ll visit Boothbay’s Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens to stroll through spectacular gardens, waterfront and woodland trails. See beautiful plantings, impressive stonework, waterfalls, fountains, and scenic views. Lunch is on our own in Boothbay Harbor. Later we arrive in Camden, ME for two overnights. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY THREE: Today is ours to enjoy the 67th Annual Maine Lobster Festival in Rockland, ME. Featuring
large tents, the world’s greatest lobster cooker, a sea goddess, entertainment, fine art, talented crafters, cooking contests, US Navy ship tours, over 20,000 pounds of lobster and more! A lobster meal is included! Later we ride to the summit of Mt. Battie at Camden Hills State Park for panoramic views of Penobscot Bay and more. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
grounds, see views of Casco Bay, the Calendar Islands, several other lighthouses, and the classic rocky shoreline. Later we’ll visit “Lenny”, the World’s Only Life-Size Chocolate Moose - 1700 lbs of real chocolate - at Len Libby Chocolates. This evening we spend in Portsmouth, NH. Meal: Breakfast
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DAY FIVE:
Today starts with a visit to the DeLorme Map Store featuring “Eartha, the World’s Largest Revolving/Rotating Globe”. She includes mountains and landforms in full 3-D that simulates earth’s actual movements. After lunch on our own in Portland’s Old Port, we’ll stop for a visit to Portland Head Light. Visit the museum, enjoy the
Today we arrive home with lots of lobster memories! Meal: Breakfast
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS July 31 - August 4
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Old Town Alexandria, Virginia YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 1 Breakfast/1 Lunch • Alexandria, VA Sightseeing Tour • Gadsby’s Tavern • Gadsby’s Museum (June) or Carlyle House (September) • Woodlawn Plantation • Frank Lloyd Wright's Pope-Leighey House • Water Taxi from Old Town Alexandria to National Harbor, MD
DAY ONE: Come with Starr to discover the unique charm and history of Old Town Alexandria, VA featuring a beautifully preserved waterfront historic district with
vibrant history and culture. Lunch is at the 18th Century Gadsby’s Tavern. Originally built in 1792 as a host to patriots, high society & Presidents, including George Washington, Gadsby's has been preserved and restored to its late 18th century appearance. Next visit Gadsby's Museum or the Carlyle House, home to one of the most prestigious families in colonial Virginia. Later a colonial-costumed guide hosts our sightseeing tour through Old Town Alexandria. See row after row of Colonial and Victorian town homes and mansions, view Christ Church, learn about the City’s founding fathers and the role Alexandria played in our nation’s history. Meal: Dinner
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Great Weekend Getaway!
DAY TWO: This morning we’ll visit Woodlawn, a historic Federal/ Georgian-style home and the 1930's Frank Lloyd Wright Pope-Leighey House, a simple, yet stunning home. Next, hop aboard the Water Taxi for a cruise along the Potomac River to National Harbor, MD, located right on the river with views of downtown D.C. We'll have free time to browse the many shops and restaurants, Meal: Breakfast
Colonial guide, Carlyle House, Photo Courtesy of ACVB
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Finger Lakes of New York: Lakes & Grapes YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
Judge Ben Wiles, Lake Skaneateles
Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner • Corning Museum of Glass • Rose Hill Mansion • New York Wine and Culinary Center with Lunch • Lake Skaneateles Boat Cruise • Casa Larga Vineyards Tour and Tasting • Springside Inn Dinner
DAY ONE: Today we begin our journey to New York’s Finger Lakes Region of New York featuring pristine lakes, gorgeous waterfalls, magnificent parks, charm-
ing villages, unique shopping opportunities and more than 100 wineries. En route we’ll visit Corning Museum of Glass, the world’s largest glass museum featuring 35 centuries of glass artistry, glassblowing demonstrations and an international Glass Market. After checking into our hotel we’ll dine at Springside Inn located on beautiful Owasco Lake. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: This morning starts with a tour of Rose Hill Mansion, overlooking Seneca Lake. Built in 1839,
this is one of America’s most distinguished Greek Revival Houses and is furnished in the elegant Empire style. Next we’ll visit the New York Wine and Culinary Center designed to engage, excite and inspire with a celebration of New York wine and food. We’ll enjoy a gourmet lunch as we watch our guest chef create a few dishes using superb New York State products. After, we’ll explore the center on a guided tour and visit the Culinary Boutique, offering a variety of New York State foods, culinary tools and gifts. Later, we’ll travel to Casa Larga Vineyards where we’ll witness old-world winemaking “from graft to glass,” complete with a delicious tasting. Dinner tonight is on own in the village Skaneateles. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
Before we depart for home, we’ll enjoy a scenic boat excursion on Lake Skaneateles, known as one of the cleanest and most beautiful bodies of water in the world. Meal: Breakfast
Springside Inn
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS June 6-8, September 5-7
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Newport, Rhode Island Featuring Block Island YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 3 Breakfasts/2 Lunches/ 1 Dinner • Newport Sightseeing Tour • The Elms • Ferry to Block Island for Sightseeing Tour and Lunch at the National Hotel • The Breakers • Olde Mistick Village
Newport Harbor
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DAY ONE: On this tour we’ll experience Newport - the land of the Rich and Famous and Block Island, a quiet island paradise. Today we arrive at our Newport area hotel where we’ll spend three overnights. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Our sightseeing tour of Newport shows us the rugged beauty of Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and the fabulous mansions along tree- lined Bellevue Avenue. Feel the charm of Newport’s historic buildings and restored homes. Later we’ll visit The Elms. This former “summer cottage” of of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Julius Berwind, features a French-style chateau and recently restored Classic Revival gardens. This afternoon is ours to explore
the Newport Waterfront Historic District featuring a well-preserved assortment of colonial buildings, shops, galleries and many restaurants. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
National Hotel
DAY THREE: Today we’ll ferry to Block Island for a sightseeing tour covering the Island’s history, lighthouses and folklore. Lunch is at the National Hotel, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We’ll have free time in Old Harbor before ferrying back to the mainland. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY FOUR: Today includes a visit to The Breakers. Built for Mr. & Mrs. Cornelius Vanderbilt, this 70 room, Northern Italian palazzo
is the largest of all Newport “cottages.” Before arriving home we’ll stop at Olde Mistick Village featuring many shops and a variety of restaurants. Meal: Breakfast
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS June 15-18, September 14-17
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Erie Canal & Niagara USA Featuring Niagara Falls Boat Cruise YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 3 Breakfasts/2 Lunches • Erie Canal Boat Cruise & Lockport Locks • Niagara Falls Boat Cruise • Erie Canal Discovery Center • Corning Museum of Glass • Erie Canal Heritage Corridor Train Excursion • Medina Railroad Museum • Seneca Niagara Casino
Erie Canal Heritage Corridor Train
DAY ONE:
Niagara Falls, New York
As we make our way northwest, we'll stop at Corning Museum of Glass, the world’s largest glass museum, featuring 35 centuries of glass artistry, glassblowing demos and more. Later we arrive in Buffalo, NY where we'll spend three overnights.
can try our luck at the Seneca Niagara Casino. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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DAY THREE:
Today we set sail for a unique 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
We begin at the Medina Railroad Museum followed by a comfortable, vintage 1947 Budd train excursion through the scenic Erie Canal Heritage Corridor. Later, we’ll don our rain jackets and board the Maid of the Mist for a boat ride right up close to Niagara Falls. Hear the thundering roar of water falling right before your eyes and see the breathtaking views of this amazing natural wonder. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Erie Canal Port Locks
DAY FOUR: We relax and travel home with fond memories of the most successful and influential human-built waterway and one of the most important works of civil engineering and construction in North America. Meal: Breakfast
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS August 7-10, October 9-12
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Pocono Mountain Getaway Featuring Lobster SeaFeast Smorgasbord Tour Director 1 Breakfast/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner • Lobster SeaFeast Smorgasbord with open bar & DJ Entertainment • Sands Casino Package including $30 Free Play & $5 Food/Beverage Credit* • Grey Towers • Bushkill Falls
Bushkill Falls
Great Weekend Getaway!
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YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
DAY ONE: Our first stop is at Sands Casino in Bethlehem - Casino package 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
Today, we’ll travel to Grey Towers National Historic Site, the ancestral home of Gifford 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
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Grey Towers, Photo by Daniel Case
*Casino package subject to change. Must be 21 years of age to receive package.
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT June 7-8, August 16-17, October 18-19
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Maine’s Rocky Coast Featuring Acadia National Park YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 4 Breakfasts/2 Dinners • 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 • Lobster Bake Dinner • L.L. Bean Flagship Store
DAY ONE: Board our deluxe Starr motorcoach and travel north through the picturesque New England countryside to Portland, Maine's largest city, where we will spend one overnight.
DAY TWO: We’ll meet our guide and travel to the Portland Observatory 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 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. 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 and lobstering. Tonight’s dinner is a traditional Downeast Lobster Bake. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Portland Head Light
Downeast Lobster Bake Dinner
DAY FOUR & FIVE: In Freeport, we’ll visit the L.L. Bean flagship store and have lunch on own in Portland’s Old Port Waterfront district. Later we’ll experience a Portland Discovery Lighthouse Lovers Cruise to see lighthouses, Civil War Era forts, lobster boats, seals, and seabirds. After a photo stop at the Nubble Lighthouse, we’ll head south to Portsmouth, New Hampshire where we’ll spend our last overnight before arriving home with plenty of Maine memories. Meals: 2 Breakfasts
Portland's Old Port
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS September 14-18, October 12-16
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Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 1 Breakfast/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner • PA’s Grand Canyon at Leonard Harrison State Park • Grand Canyon Covered Wagon Tour • Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruise • Slifer House Museum
Grand Canyon Covered Wagon Tour
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Leonard Harrison State Park, Photo by Scotty Wong
Pennsylvania’s Natural Wonder DAY ONE:
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Traveling through the beautiful Pennsylvania landscapes, we arrive in Lewisburg for a visit to the Slifer House Museum, an elaborate 3-story, 20 room Victorian mansion. Afterwards it’s all aboard the Hiawatha Paddlewheeler for a leisurely cruise along the Susquehanna River. Tales of the river when lumber was king highlight this breathtaking scenic cruise. Our overnight stay and dinner this evening will be in Williamsport. Meal: Dinner
Today, we'll visit the incredible 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
Great Weekend Getaway!
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT August 2-3, September 6-7, October 4-5, 11-12
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Land of Lincoln: Springfield, IL Featuring 3-day Riverboat Cruise YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 6 Breakfasts/3 Lunches/ 2 Dinners Travel on a coach with Expanded Legroom • 3-Day Spirit of Peoria Riverboat Cruise • Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum • St. Louis Gateway Arch Visitors Center
Step back in time aboard the Midwest’s most unique and historic riverboat as it travels the Illinois River Valley between Peoria and the “Gateway to the West” - Saint Louis, MO. The Spirit of Peoria is a full-blown replica of the nineteenth century riverboats that inhabited the nation’s waterways complete with an enormous 21 foot diameter paddle wheel, which is the only source of propulsion! Onboard we'll enjoy live Piano, Vocal, Guitar/ Banjo Music and Professional Riverlore.
Spirit of Peoria Riverboat
Our first 2 days take us through Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana before arriving in Peoria, IL. On our third morning, we’ll board the Spirit of Peoria and travel through beautiful scenery as well as locks & dams before stopping on the riverbank in Meredosia, IL for an overnight stay in Springfield at the President Abraham Lincoln Hotel and a visit in the morning to the Presidential Library and Museum, documenting the life of the 16th U.S. President, Abraham 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS Lincoln, and the course of the American Civil War. Next we'll cruise to Grafton where the Illinois meets the Mississippi and stay the August 21-27, September 18-24 night at the historic Père Marquette Lodge at Illinois’ largest state park. Our third and last day onboard brings us down the Miss95 DOUBLE issippi River to land on the cobblestone just below the Gateway Arch in downtown St. Louis. Here is where we’ll disembark for the SINGLE - $1,84995 TRIPLE - $1,34995 last time and pay a visit to the Arch Visitor’s Center and spend an -Rates Per Personovernight in St. Louis before we begin our journey home.
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Lincoln Museum
Colonial Williamsburg, VA Featuring Busch Gardens YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 3 Breakfasts/1 Dinner • Colonial Williamsburg • Busch Gardens • Yankee Candle Company • Baltimore Inner Harbor
DAY ONE: Journey with Starr and experience life in the 18th century at America’s largest outdoor history museum and play at Busch Gardens, featuring Virginia’s best rides, attractions, shows, animal encounters, dining and more. Our first stop in Williamsburg is the Yankee Candle Company offering unique, interactive shopping and fun entertainment that’s far more than you can imagine. Later we’ll have 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
DAY TWO: Today is ours to spend at Colonial Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg. This historic site of 173 acres, on today’s agenda! A Eurofeatures preserved and pean-themed park with 17th restored buildings surviving century flair, Busch Gardens is from the era when Williamsburg was capital of the Virginia home to top-rated roller coasters and features exciting stage Colony and a gathering place productions, thrilling rides for the leaders of the Ameriand attractions, a variety of can Revolution. Costumed authentic foods and shops and interpreters bring to life the a magical children’s area. residents of this 18th century Meal: Breakfast town. Admission includes access to the Historic Area including the Capitol, Governor’s DAY FOUR: Palace & Museums. Before arriving home, we’ll Meal: Breakfast make a stop at Baltimore’s
DAY THREE: A full day at Busch Gardens is
Inner Harbor featuring shops, restaurants and attractions. Meal: Breakfast
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Busch Gardens
Busch Gardens
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS August 14-17
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Railroads of New England Featuring 3 Rail Excursions YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ 2 Dinners • 3 Train Excursions ᶱ Café Lafayette Dinner ᶱ Conway Scenic Railroad’s Notch Train ᶱ White River Flyer • 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
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: 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,
Notch Train Crossing the Frankenstein Trestle
panoramic mountain vistas, across Frankenstein Trestle and Willey Brook Bridge – en route 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
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS August 7-10, September 25-28
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Saratoga Springs, NY: Thoroughbred Horse Racing YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts • Saratoga Thoroughbred Horse Racing • Saratoga Gaming & Raceway Casino • National Museum of Racing • Saratoga Springs Sightseeing Tour
DAY TWO:
DAY THREE:
This morning, we’ll tour the National Museum of Racing, honoring the achievements of horses, jockeys and trainers. Next, we’re off to the Saratoga Race Track for an exciting day of thoroughbred racing where we can read about the races in our program and see all the racing action from our Grandstand seating. Meal: Breakfast
Before traveling home, we’ll enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Saratoga Springs. Popular local area historian, guide and author, Hollis Palmer will give us the history of local attractions, including The Race Track, Congress Park, and Saratoga Spa State Park - the area’s mineral springs. Meal: Breakfast
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
Saratoga Raceway, Photo by Mega Hammond
*Must be 18 years of age for gaming machines or to wager on horses.
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS
DAY ONE: Today, we travel north to upstate New York. Our first stop is at Saratoga Gaming and Raceway with video slots and live harness racing. We’ll spend two overnights in Albany, NY.
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Cooperstown, New York Featuring Otesaga Resort
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
and the National Baseball Hall of Fame
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner • Otesaga Resort’s Prestigious Accommodations • National Baseball Hall of Fame • Fly Creek Cider Mill • Ommegang Brewery Tour and Tasting • Fenimore Art Museum
DAY ONE: On this special extended weekend we’ll spend two overnights at Cooperstown’s Otesaga Resort, reminiscent of a more genteel era when a gracious welcome was the standard. Selected as a member of the prestigious Historic Hotels of America, The Otesaga continues to receive the coveted AAA Four
Diamond Award, for providing exceptional accommodations, excellent service and an elegant atmosphere. Combining natural beauty with an unhurried pace, Cooperstown is the ideal place to re-discover our nation’s past, and The Otesaga, the ideal accommodation. After a stop at Fly Creek Cider Mill, we’ll arrive for dinner at our resort. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Today we’ll visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame telling the story of America through the larger-than-life heroes of our national pastime. You don't have to be a baseball fan to appreciate the more than 155 years of history showcased here. After lunch on own in Cooperstown, this afternoon we’ll visit the Ommegang Brewery for a tour and tasting
Otesaga Resort Otesaga Resort
National Baseball Hall of Fame
of their Belgian-style brews. This evening is free to enjoy the comforts of our resort. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE: Before departing for home we’ll visit Fenimore Art Museum housing some of the nation’s finest examples of American landscape, history and genre paintings; American folk art, photography and American Indian art. Meal: Breakfast
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS November 14-16
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Fredericksburg, Virginia: America's Most Historic City YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Starr Tour Director & Civil War Historian, Jane Peters Estes 1 Breakfast/1 Dinner • Historic Fredericksburg Trolley Tour • Mary Washington House • Kenmore Mansion • Rising Sun Tavern
DAY ONE: Today we start our special weekend in historic Fredericksburg! After free time in this historic city, we’ll stop to
visit Rising Sun Tavern. Built by Charles Washington in 1760 as his home, this building was later operated as a tavern. The “tavern wenches” entertain visitors as though they have just stepped off a stagecoach in a lively interpretation of 18th century tavern life. Our next stop is The Mary Washington House, purchased by George Washington for his mother in 1772. This simple frame house features restored Englishstyle gardens and some of her prized possessions as well as many fine period pieces. Before checking in at our local hotel, tonight’s dinner is in historic downtown Fredericksburg featuring many shops and restaurants. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Today starts with a Trolley Tour 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 a visit to 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, said to have been suggested by Washington himself. Meal: Breakfast
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Mary Washington House
Great Weekend Getaway!
Kenmore Mansion
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT June 21-22, August 9-10, October 25-26
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Girlfriends Getaway: Culinary Weekend
Featuring Rhode Island & Boston YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/2 Dinners • Crepe Making Demonstration and Dinner at Pot au Feu Restaurant • Walking Culinary Tour in Boston’s North End • Faneuil Hall • Quincy Market • Sam Adams Brewery • Breakers Mansion
DAY ONE: Grab your girlfriends for this Culinary-themed getaway. After arriving in Providence where we’ll spend the next two overnights, tonight’s dinner is a Tasting Dinner at America’s oldest French Bistro, Pot Au Feu Restaurant, and includes a Crêpe Making and
Michele Topor giving cooking tips to a tour
Flambé Culinary Experience. Learn to make both sweet and savory crêpes fly through the air with the greatest of ease then get “fired up” for a Flambé Demonstration. Listen to how Proprietor Bob Burke learned the secrets of crêpe making directly from Julia Child. Hear lively and entertaining stories of cooking and dining with Julia and even having dinner at her home. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: In Boston we’ll experience Michele Topor’s original awardwinning North End Market
Walking Tour and unlock the secrets of the cuisine and of America’s oldest and most vibrant Italian neighborhood. Discover the pasticcerias that offer the best biscotti, amaretti, cannoli and other confections. Visit an authentic salumeria in search of the best olive oil, balsamic vinegar, olives, salami, cheese, prosciutto and pasta. Savor the scents of a 70-year-old coffee and spice shop and an Old World candy store. Tour an enoteca to learn how to select aperitivi to begin, wine to complement, and digestivi to conclude your meal. Later we’ll explore the Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market area before visiting the Sam Adams Brewery for a tour of their brewing process and a tasting. This evening we visit the Blue Grotto for a delicious Italian Dinner. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
DAY THREE: Today we begin our journey home but before leaving Rhode Island we travel to the city of Newport, Home of the Elite 400. Enjoy a tour of The Breakers Mansion. Enjoy lunch and shopping on your own along the harbor or the Brick Marketplace area. Meal: Breakfast Quincy Market, Photo by Chris Wood
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS September 12-14
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Pinegrove Resort Ranch in the Catskills of New York Yee Haw! Put on your cowboy boots and relax and have fun in the picturesque foothills of the Catskill Mountains at this popular 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 tour West Point Military Academy. See Cadet Chapel and Trophy Point. See the central area where cadets live and attend classes. Enjoy the history and beauty of this section of the post. Visit Parade Grounds where today's cadets drill and parade. Tour Trophy Point, Battle Monument and relics of wars dating back to the Revolution.
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
Pinegrove Horseback Riding
Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/3 Lunches/ 2 Dinners
Especially for Seniors!
Pinegrove Grounds
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Pinegrove Resort Ranch
Indoor Activities:
Outdoor Activities:
Pool, Dance Lessons, Bingo, Shuffleboard, Karaoke, Board Games, Bocce, Paddleball, Mini Golf, Archery, Ping Pong
(weather permitting)
Horseback Riding*, Hayrides, Horseshoes, Nature Walks, Pool, Badminton, Tennis*
Activities subject to change. *Horseback riding is an additional charge. Package includes roundtrip transportation, baggage handling, taxes and meal gratuities.
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS June 18-20, September 10-12, October 1-3, 22-24
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Baltimore’s Star Spangled Spectacular YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
DAY ONE:
Upon our arrival in Baltimore we’ll spend time at the StarSpangled Spectacular Festival 1 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/ commemorating the 200th 1 Dinner Anniversary of the Battle of Baltimore and The Star• Star-Spangled SpectacuSpangled Banner. Later we’ll lar Festival visit the Star-Spangled Banner • Star-Spangled Banner Flag House where the 15-star, Flag House 15-stripe flag that survived • Tall Ship Tour the British bombardment and • Ft. McHenry inspired Francis Scott Key was • Baltimore Sightseeing sewn. A museum connected Tour to the house tells the history of • Blue Angels Practice the War of 1812. We’ll also tour Show star-shaped Ft. McHenry, the • Baltimore Museum of site of the British naval Industry bombardment during the War of 1812 that inspired Francis Scott Key to write The Star Spangled Banner. A sightseeing tour of Baltimore features Fell’s Point, a neighborhood rich in history, attractions and lively Baltimore Harbor with Mexican Tall Ship, Photo by Vivian D. Nguyen entertainment. See Tour Director
Fort McHenry
Little Italy, Mount Vernon Place Historic District and its original Washington Monument as well as the historic neighborhood of Federal Hill. Dinner tonight is in Little Italy. Meal: Dinner Blue Angels, Photo by Sebastian Bergmann
DAY TWO: This morning we’ll tour one of the ‘Tall Ships’ before our patriotic picnic lunch buffet. See the Blue Angel’s practice air show and enjoy more of the festivities before a visit to the Baltimore Museum of Industry featuring planes, automobiles, trains, civil rights, space exploration, and how things are made. We’ll arrive home with red, white and blue memories. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT September 11-12
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Sturbridge and the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner • Fireplace Feast & Apple Pie Making Demonstration at Salem Cross Inn • Norman Rockwell Museum • Berkshire “Cottage” Sightseeing Tour • Old Sturbridge Village • Mark Twain House
The Mount, Photo by David Dashiell
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.
DAY TWO: Today, we travel to Stockbridge where we’ll spend the day in the Berkshires amid spectacularly scenic rural hills, dotted with mountain streams and lakes. We begin with a Berkshire mansion sightseeing tour featuring numerous Gilded Age “cottages.” Later, we’ll stop at the Norman Rockwell Museum, home to his most significant collection of works. We’ll also enjoy free time on
charming Main Street before returning to our hotel. Tonight it’s time for the highlight of our tour, the original Fireplace Feast at the Salem Cross Inn as featured on The Food Network. See your prime rib roasting to perfection in the open hearth, lend a hand in preparing your deep dish apple pie using their antique apple peeler or just sit back and munch on cheese and crackers and sip some local cider. Relax as you browse the extensive collection of colonial and federal period American antiques in this beautifully restored 1700s colonial home on 600 acres of magnificent New England Farmland. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
The Berkshires, Photo by Kevin Sprague
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
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS Sept. 12-14, Oct. 17-19
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Civil War Trails: Gettysburg Rediscovered YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Starr Tour Director & Civil War Historian, Jane Peters Estes 2 Breakfasts/2 Dinners • Civil War Tour at Seton Heritage Center • Seminary Ridge Museum • “Steam Into History” Train Excursion • Fairfield Inn - Dinner • National Civil War Museum • Gettysburg National Park with “A New Birth of Freedom” Film and Gettysburg Cyclorama
DAY ONE: History buffs and tourists alike will love this fascinating trip
led by Starr’s own Civil War Historian. Our first themedattraction is “Miracles Amid the Firestorm,” a Civil War Tour at Seton Heritage Center. Tour the grounds, learn how the war that divided our nation came to Emmitsburg, MD and hear real-life accounts of miracles on the battlefields. After arriving in Gettysburg, we’ll visit Seminary Ridge Museum displaying information on the first day’s fighting as well as treatment of the wounded soldiers. Dinner is at The Inn at Herr Ridge including an educational program culled from the diaries and letters of people who lived in Gettysburg and tells stories of the civilians whose once beautiful town became a hotly contested battlefield. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Our tour of Gettysburg
National Park tells us about the fighting that swept across its fields in July, 1863. See the largest battlefield shrine in America with over 1,000 monuments and cannons. View “A New Birth of Freedom,” a dramatic film that provides an overview of the Battle of Gettysburg as well as the sights, sounds, and emotions in the town before, during and after the battle. Stop to see the recently-restored Cyclorama painting which depicts the famous Confederate infantry charge led by General George Pickett. Dinner tonight is at the Fairfield Inn with origins dating to 1757. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY THREE: Today we’ll “Steam Into History” on a train tour from New Freedom to Hanover Junction, PA. Ride the same rails that
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
Fairfield Inn
carried President Lincoln from Washington to Gettysburg in 1863 to deliver his famous Gettysburg Address. After arriving in Harrisburg, we’ll tour the National Civil War Museum featuring a special exhibit on the 150th Commemoration of the war. Meal: Breakfast
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS June 6-8, October 17-19
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Gettysburg, PA: World War II Living History Weekend YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Starr Tour Director, WWII Historian, author, & American Legion Member, Andy Waskie
(with 1 full price adult in same room)
DAY ONE:
1 Breakfast/1 Lunch/ 1 Dinner • Admission to the World War II Living History Weekend • Gettysburg National Military Park • Gettysburg Museum and Visitor’s Center with Film • Cyclorama Painting
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At the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor’s Center see “A New Birth of Freedom” film, an overview of the Battle of Gettysburg. Experience the incredible Cyclorama Painting in-the-round, depicting the charge of the Confederate infantry. Tour Gettysburg National Military Park and learn about the fighting that swept across the fields in 1863. For dinner we’ll bring back the sights, sounds and tastes of two centuries ago at the colonial Dobbin House Tavern. Our overnight is in Gettysburg. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: 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 WWII 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. Lunch is at General Pickett’s before departing for home. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
$49995
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Gettysburg WWII Weekend Festival, Photo by Dennis Steinauer Gettysburg WWII Weekend Festival, Photo by Bill Dowling
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT September 20-21
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Vermont Old Fashioned Fourth of July Getaway YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 3 Breakfasts/3 Dinners • Brandon, VT’s holiday festivities including Fireworks • Lake Champlain Boat Cruise • Dakin Farms • Church Street Marketplace
American Folk Artist Warren Kimble, Photo Courtesy of Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce
DAY ONE: Come with Starr where we’ll celebrate our nation’s independence at the historic Brandon Inn. Tonight’s dinner is a delicious four course meal followed by time to relax and enjoy the amenities of the inn. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO (4th of July): Our first stop today takes us to Dakin Farms where we’ll sample many fine products including cheese, sausage, syrup, jams and dips. Later we’ll have free time for lunch and shopping in Burlington at the historic Church Street Marketplace. This afternoon see beautiful sights and learn the history and folklore of Lake Champlain on a boat cruise. Tonight another delicious four course dinner is served at the inn followed by light entertainment in the living room. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
4th of July Parade Pipe Band, Photo Courtesy of Brandon Area Chamber of Commerce
DAY THREE: Today we’ll have plenty of time to enjoy the Inn and the festivities around us including a craft fair, music, games and many food vendors. Visit the silent auction at the church, watch a ball race over the Brandon Falls and visit the local shops. Later we adjourn to the front porch to enjoy an old fashioned parade down Main Street followed by live bluegrass music on the town green. After another wonderful dinner we’ll see the fireworks in the town of Brandon (weather permitting). Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY FOUR: This morning we board the coach for our journey home taking with us fond memories of our Old Fashioned Fourth of July! Meal: Breakfast
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS July 3-6
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Sturbridge, Massachusetts Fourth of July Getaway YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner • “Backyard Picnic” Dinner • Norman Rockwell Museum • Berkshire “Cottage” Mansion Sightseeing Tour • Old Sturbridge Village
DAY ONE (4th of July): Our holiday vacation begins as we check into the Sturbridge Host Hotel, our home for the next two evenings. We’ll celebrate Independence Day with a festive barbecue picnic din-
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ner on Cedar Lake at our hotel (weather permitting). Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Today we’ll spend in the Berkshires amid spectacularly scenic rural hills, dotted with mountain streams and lakes. We begin with a Berkshire mansion sightseeing tour. Often called, the “inland Newport” due to the numerous “cottages” built during the Gilded Age, the Berkshires radiate with culture and history. Later, we’ll stop in Stockbridge, Norman Rockwell's hometown and home of his museum, featuring the largest and most significant collection of his works. This afternoon we'll have free time on charming
Sturbridge Host Hotel Picnic
Main Street before returing to our hotel. Meal: Breakfast
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
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3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS July 4-6
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NEW! Sleepy Hollow Halloween YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 1 Breakfast • Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor • West Point Academy • West Point Museum • Lyndhurst Mansion • Sunnyside
Great Jack O' Lantern Blaze
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Our getaway starts with a tour of West Point Academy and a visit to West Point Museum. This evening we’ll experience the Great Jack O'Lantern Blaze at Van Cortlandt Manor. See more than 5,000 individually hand-carved, illuminated jack o’ lanterns in this elaborate walk-through experience. Meander through an historic, 18th century riverside landscape and discover a breathtaking display – all made of jack o’ lanterns! Van Cortlandt Manor's dark and mysterious 18th century riverside landscape is complete with spooky music and sound effects. Our overnight is in Tarrytown, NY.
Today features visits to two famous residences. Overlooking the Hudson River, Lyndhurst is one of America's finest Gothic Revival mansions. It was built for William Paulding, Mayor of New York City in the 1830's. Nestled on the bank of the Hudson River, Sunnyside is the home of America's beloved author, Washington Irving. Famous for his stories "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle", the author purchased a small Dutch farmhouse in 1835 and transformed it into the one-ofa-kind house. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Lyndhurst Mansion, Photo by Ad Meskens
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT October 17-18
DOUBLE -
$29995
SINGLE - $39995 TRIPLE - $27995 -Rates Per Person*Photo ID required.
Ghosts of Providence, Rhode Island DAY ONE: YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/2 Dinners • Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo with Buffet Dinner • Lantern-led Walking Ghost Tour of Providence • Governor Sprague Mansion • Smith’s Castle • Scialo Bros. Bakery • Lizzie Borden House & Museum
Smith Castle, Photo by Guy Natelli Courtesy of Rhode Island Tourism
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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 Providence Ghost Tour. We'll be led by lantern light through the darkened streets of the historic East Side, hearing spooky stories that will be sure to send a chill down your spine. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Today starts with a visit to the Governor Sprague Mansion where at Halloween, the mansion is a spectacle with goblins and who-knowswhat-is-lurking behind each door. Lunch is on own in the village of Wickford, a seaside community. This afternoon we’ll tour Smith’s Castle, an award-winning historic site where four centuries of Rhode
Island history are preserved and interpreted through tours. Dinner tonight is followed by free time to enjoy the Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular at the zoo! See a breathtaking display of thousands of illuminated jacko-lanterns - with hundreds of those carved into veritable works of art and set in a magical display of artistry. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, Photo by Paul Cadieux Sprague Mansion, Photo Courtesy of Rhode Island Tourism Div.
DAY THREE: Our last day starts with an overview of the Federal Hill area of Providence followed by a visit to Scialo Bros. Bakery where everyone gets to take home a bag of homemade goodies! Later we’ll visit the Lizzie Borden House, a Greek Revival House which has been a city landmark since the infamous ax murders of Andrew and his second wife Abby Borden on August 4, 1892. Later we arrive home. Meal: Breakfast
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS October 18-20, 25-27
DOUBLE -
$47995
SINGLE - $57995 TRIPLE - $44995 -Rates Per Person-
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Salem, Massachusetts: A Bewitching Place YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts • Salem Witch Museum • Salem Sightseeing Tour • House of Seven Gables • Rebecca Nurse Homestead • Gallows Hill: The Witchcraft & Ghost Experience
Old Burying Point, Photo by Jasmine Gordon
DAY ONE: Come with Starr to Salem and follow the history of witches, witchcraft and witch hunts through the ages as you explore the town of Salem and learn about the witchcraft hysteria of the 1690s. Our hotel for the next two overnights is in a Salem suberb.
DAY TWO: On our sightseeing tour of Salem, hear about Salem's maritime history and splendid architecture. Some of the finest 18th Century houses in America can be found here, evidence of the enormous wealth amassed by Salem's ship captains. After a visit to the Salem Witch Museum, we’ll
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
have time for lunch on our own in Salem. At Gallows Hill: The Witchcraft & Ghost Experience, we’ll see a unique show, filled with fantastic special effects and amazing visuals, combined with Salem history and legend. Later we’ll visit the House of Seven Gables, the mansion made famous by the Nathaniel Hawthorne novel. This evening we’ll have more free time in Salem. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE: Before departing for home we’ll visit the 17th century Rebecca Nurse Homestead and view the Witchcraft Victim's memorial. Meal: Breakfast
Salem Witch Museum
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS Oct. 10-12, 17-19, 24-26
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SINGLE - $58995 TRIPLE - $39995 -Rates Per Person-
Ghosts, Shipwrecks & Sea Legends of Virginia YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/2 Dinners • Paranormal Investigation • Spirits of Ferry Plantation • “Shipwrecks & Sea Lore” Tour - Virginia Beach • Ghost Cruise on the Elizabeth River • Endview Plantation • Edgar Allan Poe Museum • Freemason Abbey Dinner • Cape Henry Lighthouse
DAY ONE: Join us, if you dare, as stories of ghouls, hauntings and legends of the past come alive in Virginia! Tonight, 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: Edgar Allen Poe Museum
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 our ghost specalist takes us on a “Shipwrecks & Sea Lore” tour along the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Hear all about
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
the dramatic ship wrecks and strange happenings that occurred right past the breaking waves. Hear about the only convicted witch in Virginia and how she is still spotted by visitors every year. Dinner tonight is at the Freemason Abbey, located in a 138 year-old renovated church. This evening we'll cruise the Elizabeth River aboard the Victory Rover. Hear tales of the Norfolk Naval Shipyard and the "ghost fleet." Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY THREE: Today we’ll tour Endview Plantation and hear of spooky stories and happenings that folks who have worked in the building and who live locally have experienced. Before departing for home we’ll visit the Edgar Allan Poe Museum telling about his life and career with pictures, relics and verse, and focusing on his many years in Richmond. Meal: Breakfast
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Freemason Abbey, Photo by Woodruff Photography
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS October 24-26
DOUBLE -
$47995
SINGLE - $57995 TRIPLE - $45995 -Rates Per PersonPhoto ID Required
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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Lancaster Thanksgiving YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 1 Breakfast/1 Lunch/ 1 Thanksgiving Meal • “It's a Wonderful Life” at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre & Thanksgiving Meal • “Amish Christmas Tour” • National Christmas Center • Hershey Farm Lunch
Enjoy a Pennsylvania Dutch-Style Thanksgiving!
DAY ONE: At the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, we'll see a live performance of Frank Capra’s film classic “It's a Wonderful Life.” See this timeless fable of dreams and love that celebrates the innate goodness in all of us! 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
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
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT November 27-28
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$29995
SINGLE - $34995 TRIPLE - $28995 -Rates Per Person-
NEW! Frank Lloyd Wright Thanksgiving:
Pennsylvania's Laurel Highlands
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/ 1 Thanksgiving Dinner • Fallingwater • Kentuck Knob • Thanksgiving Dinner at DiSalvo's Station Restaurant • Overly's Country Christmas • Flight 93 National Memorial
DAY ONE: Thanksgiving in the Laurel Highlands with Starr friends and family will bring you lots of wonderful memories. After checking into our Greensburg, PA hotel, we say our “Thanks” with a hearty Thanksgiving meal at DiSalvo’s Station Restaurant. Meal: Thanksgiving Dinner
DAY TWO: We begin today with a visit to the famous architect Frank
See Fallingwater & Kentuck Knob!
Lloyd Wright’s famed Fallingwater, dramatically centered on a waterfall which runs right through the home. Later, we’ll visit the magnificent Kentuck Knob, one of the last homes to be completed by Wright. Tonight we’ll enjoy the holiday spirit at Overly’s Country Christmas as we ride through the holiday light display and visit the Christmas Village filled with old-fashioned traditions and treats. Meal: Breakfast
Fallingwater
DAY THREE: We’ll stop for a visit to The Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville before arriving home. Meal: Breakfast
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS November 27-29
DOUBLE -
$44995
SINGLE - $56995 TRIPLE - $41995 -Rates Per Person-
Newport, Rhode Island Thanksgiving YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/ 1 Thanksgiving Dinner • Thanksgiving Dinner at the Atlantic Beach Club • Newport Sightseeing Tour • Breakers Mansion • Marble House • Downtown Newport • Newport Grand Slots • Mashantucket Pequot Museum
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DAY ONE: Today we travel to spectacular Newport, known for the famous summer “cottages” of the elite. Tonight we’ll feast at a traditional Thanksgiving buffet meal, complete with all the trimmings, at the seaside Atlantic Beach Club. We'll spend the next two overnights at the Newport Beach Hotel. Meal: Thanksgiving Dinner
DAY TWO: Enjoy the charm of Newport’s historic buildings and restored
homes as well as the rugged beauty of Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and the fabulous mansions along Bellevue Avenue on our guided tour. Visit Marble House, an early 19th century social and architectural landmark and The Breakers, the grandest of Newport’s summer “cottages” and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family’s wealth. Tonight we can either take a shuttle to Downtown Newport or visit the Newport Grand Slots for dinner and free time on our own. Meal: Breakfast
DAY THREE: Before arriving home we’ll visit the Mashantucket Pequot Museum telling the histories and cultures of all Native peoples of the United States and Canada. Meal: Breakfast
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS November 27-29
DOUBLE -
$39995
SINGLE - $49995 TRIPLE - $37995 -Rates Per Person-
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
2014 HOLIDAY OVERNIGHT VACATIONS
Cowboy Christmas Hagerstown, MD YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/2 Dinners • Cowboy Christmas Dinner and Show • Rural Heritage Living History Museum • Antietam National Battlefield and Annual Illumination • South Mountain Heritage Society • Miller House
• Charlie Brown Christmas at Springfield Barn • Frederick's Historic District • Wasington County Museum of Fine Arts • Boonsboro, MD: Nora Roberts' Hometown • Francis Scott Key Gravesite • Jonathan Hager House and German Christmas Celebration
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
This tour's highlight is the Cowboy Christmas Show! Fun pre-show activities include an old- fashioned hayride (watch out for outlaws!), roast marshmallows, a live nativity and petting zoo, and more. The costumed cast serves us dinner followed by SHOWTIME! The dramatic Old West show is full of swishing hoop skirts, amazing roping and bull-whip tricks, romance, comedy, and a touching Christmas message.
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS December 5-7
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$43995
SINGLE - $52995 TRIPLE - $41995 Cowboy Christmas Show
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Tacky Lights & Traditional Holiday Dress Richmond and Williamsburg, VA YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 3 Breakfasts/2 Lunches/ 2 Dinners • Tacky Light Holiday Tour of Richmond, VA • Christmas Town at Busch Gardens • Virginia State Capitol • Richmond Sightseeing Tour
• Hanover Tavern • Kenmore's Gingerbread House Exhibit • Mount Vernon Christmas • White House of the Confederacy • Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens • Yankee Candle • Williamsburg Premium Outlets
Photo by Will Weaver
4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS December 11-14
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SINGLE - $89995 TRIPLE - $67995 Busch Gardens Christmas Tree Photo Courtesy of Busch Gardens® Williamsburg
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Destiny U.S.A. Featuring Turning Stone Casino Resort Verona and Syracuse, NY YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/1 Meal Credit • Day 1: $40 Free Play -OR- $30 Bingo Bucks & $10 Bingo Matchplay*
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
Bring your shopping buddies to one of the largest shopping destinations in the country. Destiny USA is a new 2.4 million sq. foot destination that combines retail, entertainment and dining all under one roof. You’ll have Friday afternoon and all day Saturday to shop to your heart’s content and our bus will even meet you to store all your purchases! Our overnights will be at the Turning Stone Casino Resort, featuring luxurious hotel accommodations, a full-service spa, dining, an exciting nightclub and a world-class casino.
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS November 14-16
• Day 2: $40 Free Play -OR- $30 Bingo Bucks & $10 Bingo Matchplay* • 2 Overnight Accommodations at The Hotel at Turning Stone Casino Resort
$69995
DOUBLE -
$43995
SINGLE - $59995 TRIPLE - $39995 -Rates Per PersonDestiny USA
Toll Free: 800-782-7703 • www.starrtours.com
*Casino package subject to change, must be 18 yrs of age w/ photo ID.
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2014 HOLIDAY OVERNIGHT VACATIONS
Greenbrier Christmas White Sulphur Springs, WV YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner Greenbrier Hotel
Come with Starr to the Greenbrier, an award-winning resort and National Historic landmark. The Greenbrier Resort's classic architecture, exquisite interior design, carefully sculpted landscape, impeccable service and outstanding amenities have hosted distinguished guests from around the world since 1778. During the holiday season, The Greenbrier is transformed into a winter wonderland, with incredible décor throughout the resort. The Christmas Depot shines in the night with fairy-tale beauty. Our tour includes Afternoon Tea, a tour of the Hotel featuring insights into its rich heritage and a visit to the President's Cottage Museum, a historic building housing memorable moments of visits from 26 U.S. presidents. On our first night we’ll dine in the Main Dining Room and dinner on the second night is on your own at your choice of 4 fine restaurants.
Greenbrier Hotel
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS December 7-9
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SINGLE - $89995 TRIPLE - $63995 -Rates Per Person-
Dickens of a Christmas Festival Wellsboro, PA YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/2 Dinners • Dickens of a Christmas Festival • “A Christmas Carol” Performance • Slifer House Museum • Holiday Dinner at Penn Wells Hotel • Colonial Candlecrafters
DAY ONE: After free time in Lewisburg, we'll visit Colonial Candlecrafters. Our hotel for the next two
overnights is in Williamsport, PA. Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO: Today we experience the annual "Dickens of a Christmas" Festival. Take a step back in time as Wellsboro, Pa's Main Street and the surrounding side streets become an early Victorian marketplace featuring all types of delectable wares for eating and drinking, as well as delightful gift items. Stroll and enjoy the festivities including strolling musicians and singers, dancers, and street-corner thespians. Later
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
we’ll enjoy a performance of "A Christmas Carol" at the Arcadia Theatre. This Victorianthemed show tells the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, a bitter old man who revisits his past and ultimately transforms his future after rediscovering the meaning of the spirit of Christmas. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY THREE: Before departing for home we’ll tour the Slifer House Museum, an elaborate 3 story, 20 room Victorian mansion. Meal: Breakfast
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS December 5-7
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Tour Director 1 Breakfast/1 Dinner • Hershey Park's Christmas Candylane • Sweet Lights Holiday Riding Tour • Hershey Chocolate World • “Christmas in Chocolate Town” Dinner Show • Hershey Sightseeing Tour • The Tanger Outlets at Hershey
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Today we’ll visit Hershey Chocolate World and Christmas Candylane. See Hershey Park magically transformed into a holiday wonderland . Drive through the Sweet Lights Holiday Spectacular. Tonight we’ll catch the holiday spirit with "Christmas In Chocolate Town", a Holiday Dinner Musical at Hershey Lodge. This nonstop seasonal revue includes 40 top holiday songs and traditional favorites. We’ll spend tonight at a Hershey area hotel. Meal: Dinner
We’ll enjoy a tour of Hershey, PA including a visit to Founders Hall, the visitors' center and hub of the Milton Hershey School, featuring the film "The Vision." Walk-through displays that tell the story of the legendary school founded by Milton S. and Catherine Hershey. Later, we’ll have time for shopping and lunch on our own at the Tanger Outlets at Hershey. Tonight. we arrive home with chocolate-filled memories! Meal: Breakfast
$43995
SINGLE - $54995 TRIPLE - $40995 -Rates Per Person-
Hershey Holiday: "The Sweetest Place on Earth" YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
$69995
Great Weekend Getaway!
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT December 6-7, 13-14
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$27995
SINGLE - $31995 TRIPLE - $26995 -Rates Per Person-
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
2014 HOLIDAY OVERNIGHT VACATIONS
Lancaster: Culinary Christmas
Great Weekend Getaway!
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 1 Breakfast/2 Lunches/ 1 Dinner • Central Market Tour Farm-to-Fork Tour and Cooking Experience • Essen Culinary SchoolHands-On Cooking Class • Lancaster (Amish Country) Sightseeing Tour • "PA Dutch Christmas" at Landis Valley • Olive Oil Tasting • Beer Tasting
A Food Lover's Tour Nothing brings people together like food during the holiday season. Essen’s handson cooking classes are all about providing opportunities to celebrate the flavors of the season with friends and family. Their dynamic approach to the cooking experience provides a fun and relaxing atmosphere suitable for home cooks of all skill levels.
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT December 13-14
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1 Breakfast/1 Dinner
• Jim Thorpe’s Olde Time
Christmas Festival - Featuring horse-drawn trolley rides, strolling Victoriancostumed characters, holiday crafts & foods • Asa Packer Mansion • Santa Train Excursion to Lehigh Gorge State Park • “Christmas At The Pines” Dinner and Performance
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 1 Lunch/1 Dinner • National Christmas Tree and the Pageant of Peace • Washington, DC Sightseeing Tour • Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts • U.S. Botanic Gardens • Twilight Ride through DC • Union Station • Tudor Place Historic House & Gardens • Festival of Music & Lights at the Washington Mormon Temple Visitor Center
The White House
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS December 5-7
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$42995
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Great Weekend Getaway!
Enjoy the history and charm as Jim Thorpe is magically transformed back to an authentic Victorian village at Christmas during this annual festival. Horse-drawn trolley rides, strolling Victorian-costumed characters, and the Victorian decorated shops decked in their holiday best add to the Christmas atmosphere. Visiting Jim Thorpe during the holidays is like taking a step back in time to relive festive childhood memories—it's a Christmas of yesteryear.
Williamsburg Colonial Christmas YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner • Grand Illumination Fireworks Display at Colonial Williamsburg • Berkeley Plantation • Colonial Williamsburg including the Governor’s Palace • Colonial Christmas Dinner with Entertainment at the Boxwood Inn • “Celebration in Lights” Riding Tour in Newport News
Come with Starr to experience The Grand Illumination, a magnificent fireworks display that takes place simultaneously at three locations in the Historic Area of Colonial Williamsburg, heralding the start of the holiday season. We'll also enjoy a Historical Colonial Christmas Dinner with special themed entertainment at the Boxwood Inn, a 19th Century antebellum mansion. Enjoy a guided tour of the two-story Southern home and a sit-down, candlelight dinner in one of the four dining rooms. This is one special vacation you won't forget!
2 DAYS/1 NIGHT
3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS
December 6-7
December 7-9
DOUBLE -
$27995
DOUBLE -
SINGLE - $33995 TRIPLE - $25995 ASA Packer Mansion
National Christmas Tree and White House
SINGLE - $54995 TRIPLE - $37995
In The Poconos
Tour Director
A Capitol Christmas
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
SINGLE - $43995 TRIPLE - $35995
Olde Time Christmas YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
$37995
Washington, DC Holiday:
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$45995
SINGLE - $58995 TRIPLE - $42995 Governor’s Palace, Colonial Williamsburg
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ONE-DAY GETAWAYS 9/11 Memorial Walking Tour Memorial & Water Taxi: Spend a day filled with emotion and reflection as you visit the National September 11 Memorial, a tribute to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. Our day starts with an informative ride on New York Water Taxi complete with breathtaking views of lower Manhattan & some of the city’s most iconic sights. Our guide will then lead us over to the Memorial with its twin reflecting pools, each nearly an acre in size. We’ll also have an opportunity to see 1 World Trade Center, the tallest building in the U.S. After seeing Wall Street and then a stop for lunch, our guide takes us to South Street Seaport. $149.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted; This is a rain or shine walking tour. $129.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger
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 Tropicana Casino - Casino Package Included*
$15 FREE SLOT PLAY & $10 FOOD VOUCHER
$49.95 pp August 14 (Date subject to change) *Casino Package subject to change; Must be 21 yrs with Photo ID.
Photo by Sebastian Bergmann
May 17, June 28
NEW! Baltimore African American Heritage Discover America’s African-American Heritage in Baltimore! Memorial & Museum: Spend a day filled with emotion and reflection as you visit the National September 11 Memorial and brandnew museum, a tribute to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. Call for Rate; Lunch Included; Escorted
• African-American culture and heritage sightseeing tour includes views of the Orchard St. Church, President St. Station, Eubie Blake Museum, Fells Point, the Justice Thurgood Marshall bust, Billie Holiday Park & the original site of the Royal Theater. • Great Blacks in Wax Museum • Free time in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor
This is a rain or shine walking tour.
July 25, Aug. 11, 23, Sept. 7, Oct. 4, 19, Nov. 1
American Girl Place
New York, NY Spend a day at a place for magical experience and memories she’ll cherish forever. Daughters, aunts, moms, and grand moms 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
$79.95 pp; Escorted May 17, July 23, September 27 Great Blacks in Wax Museum Photo Courtesy of Baltimore Area Convention & Visitors Association
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
available at additional cost)
$99.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted April 12, May 17, June 28, July 29, Aug. 14, Sept. 27, Nov. 8
Assateague Island Boat 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 first-hand about our unique coastal eco-system. Explore salt marshes, observe marine birds, and even step off the boat and onto the island to (hopefully) see the famous Assateague ponies. • Enjoy lunch at Phillips Crab House • Free time on Ocean City’s boardwalk $109.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted $99.95 pp Children 10 yrs & younger Photo by Mumu Matryoshka
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$89.95 pp; Escorted $79.95 pp Children 18 yrs and younger Photo by Sean Naber
June 7, August 13, September 13, October 11
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
$129.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted July 26, August 23
June 21, July 5, August 3, 16, September 6
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation
ONE-DAY GETAWAYS Baltimore Express
Bronx Zoo with “Total Experience” Package
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.
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.
Photo by Pamela Cyran
$54.95 pp May 24, August 9, September 6, October 18
NEW! Barnes Foundation Philadelphia, PA
• Visit the Barnes Foundation art collection featuring some of the world’s finest examples of post-impressionist and early modern works, along with African and other non-western art, decorative arts, and more. Enjoy time in the gallery with a self-guided audio tour. • Dine at the 4-Diamond Moshulu, the World’s Oldest and Largest 4-Masted Tall Ship still afloat at 108 years old.
$79.95 pp; $74.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger June 14, August 9, September 27
NEW! Cambridge Seafood Feast-i-val Maryland The annual Cambridge Seafood Feast-i-val includes arts & crafts, local entertainment & an all you can eat meal featuring steamed Maryland Blue Crabs, crab soup, fried clams, fried fish, BBQ chicken, hot dogs, sweet potato fries, corn on the cob, watermelon & soft drinks. $99.95 pp; Lunch Included $69.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger
August 9
NEW! Central Park & Carmine’s New York City
$119.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted July 19, October 4 Barnes Foundation, Photo by Ryan Donnell ©2012 The Barnes Foundation
Branson Fever: Country Roots Show at Penn’s Peak Jim Thorpe, PA
• It doesn’t get any better than true country music! This year, Branson Fever features Dave Rehrig of Twitty Fever, Marie, A Tribute to Reba and the comedy of Crazy Elmer! They’ll entertain you with favorites like “It‘s Only Make Believe,” “Hello Darlin’,” “You‘ve Never Been This Far Before,” “Fancy,” “Does He Love You,” “The Night the Lights Went Out in Georgia,” and more. Combine these chart topping hits with 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
• See the highlights of Central Park when you follow your guide on the winding paths, over the bridges and through the tunnels of New York’s “backyard.” We’ll also see the Upper East Side, one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the U.S. • Enjoy lunch at Carmine’s family-style Italian Restaurant
Photo by Eli Duke
$99.95 pp; Lunch Included May 8
$124.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted May 31, July 22, September 14
NEW! Cirque du Soleil Amaluna Citifield - New York, NY
Amaluna invites the audience to a mysterious island governed by Goddesses and guided by the cycles of the moon. $179.95 pp; Meal Included $169.95 pp Children 12 yrs & younger
April 27, May 18
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ONE-DAY GETAWAYS NEW! “Crazy For You”
at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Lancaster, PA • This high energy musical extravaganza is a classic comedy of mistaken identities, plot twists, fabulous costumes, dances and Gershwin music. Memorable tunes include I Can’t Be Bothered Now, I Got Rhythm, They Can’t Take That Away from Me, Embraceable You and Someone to Watch Over me. • Buffet offers a full salad bar, 8 hot entrees and a lavish dessert selection. $109.95 pp; Lunch Included $79.95 pp Children 18 yrs and younger
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 $99.95 pp; Lunch Included November 5
October 11, November 5
NEW! Eastern State Penitentiary & Mütter Museum Philadelphia, PA • Visit the Eastern State Penitentiary where for 142 years some of America’s most notorious criminals were held including Willie Sutton and Al Capone. • At the Mütter Museum, learn about our medical past from a collection of over 20,000 unforgettable objects including preserved specimens, medical instruments, anatomical and pathological models, memorabilia of famous scientists and physicians, medical illustrations and more. • Lunch at Positano Coast by Lamberti’s *Children under 10 not permitted. Eastern State Penitentiary, Photo by Rob Zand
$99.95 pp; Escorted June 7, August 2, September 20
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.
$79.95 pp; $64.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger
May 3, June 21, Aug. 12, Sept. 14, Oct. 11
Greenwich Village, Little Italy & Chinatown 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 restaurant in Little Italy $119.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted by a Local Guide May 31, August 23, September 27
NEW! “Hairspray”
at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Lancaster, PA • It’s 1962 in Baltimore with teens and sock hops and the ultimate feel good family show piled bouffant high with laughter and romance. • Buffet offers a full salad bar, 8 hot entrees and a lavish dessert selection. $109.95 pp; Lunch Included $79.95 pp Children 18 yrs & younger
August 20, September 20
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack Ellis Island, Photo by Linus Henning
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.
Experience the adrenaline-pumping thrills of live hardness racing and play at a casino featuring slots, video poker machines and live table games!
$30 SLOT CASH Included!*
$34.95 pp July 13, August 3, Sept. 20 (no racing), Nov. 2 *Casino package subject to change; Must be 21 yrs with Photo ID.
$54.95 pp September 13, 20
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All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation
ONE-DAY GETAWAYS NEW! Heart & Lights Spectacular Featuring the Rockettes
Radio City Music Hall, New York The passion New Yorkers have for their city comes to life on stage in this show spectacular that follows the adventures of two cousins as they race uptown and downtown while trying to uncover the secrets of their grandmother’s past – and of New York itself. Heart and Lights features state-of-the-art technology, 3D special effects, and elaborate animatronics that bring the city to the stage, while an unforgettable soundtrack of original music and pop favorites set the energy for fantastic new choreography and incredible Rockettes dance numbers. Come see New York as you never have before. $139.95 pp April 26, May 3
Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise Board the Spirit of New York for a 3 hour 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 along with music and dancing. $119.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted October 18
Intrepid with Circle Line Cruise New York, NY
NEW! Hersheypark You’ll never run short of things to do in Hershey, PA with an assortment of attractions perfect for the young and young-at-heart. Packed with 11 thrilling coasters, 20+ rides for kids, live entertainment, and nine water-play attractions, Hersheypark is too much happy for just one day! From rides at Hersheypark, to the fresh treats at Chocolate World to the friendly animals at ZooAmerica, you’ll find endless fun and attractions at the Sweetest Place On Earth! $89.95 pp; $79.95 pp Children 8 yrs and younger
• Hop on board for a beautiful harbor cruise. See & hear about the majestic Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the historic immigration center and the World Financial Center. Stare up at the awesome skyscrapers that make New York’s fabulous skyline come alive. • Visit the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum and see the Space Shuttle Enterprise and more. $124.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted $109.95 pp Children 11 yrs and younger
July 19, August 20
Photo by Aurelien Guichard
NEW! Holocaust Museum Washington, DC • Experience the US Holocaust Museum displaying a narrative history using more than 900 artifacts, 70 video monitors, and four theaters that include historic film footage and eyewitness testimonies. • Visit the National World War II Memorial • Family-style Lunch at Carmine’s Restaurant $99.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted April 27, June 28, August 7, September 20 Photo by David B. King
NEW! Homes of Dupont • Our tour of Hagley Museum is centered on a visit to Eleutherian Mills, the 1803 Georgian-style home of five generations of the du Pont family, and the to the restored 19th century French-style garden of E.I. du Pont. Lunch is a soup & sandwich buffet. • Our guided tour of Nemours Mansion and Gardens, shows us this 300-acre country estate of the late industrialist and philanthropist Alfred I. Dupont. Visit the French chateau and see the finest examples of French-style gardens in the United States. $89.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted May 10, September 13
June 21, July 26, September 20
NEW! Kutztown, PA Folk Festival Celebrating the Pennsylvania Dutch Culture, this unique festival features demonstrations of traditional crafts by 200 juried American crafts men, folklife demonstrations, historical reenactments, antiques, traditional music and dancing. Visit the largest Quilt Sale in the Nation, featuring over 2,000 American made quilts. Last, but certainly not least - the best Pennsylvania Dutch food and treats to be had anywhere! $59.95 pp June 29, July 5
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
Toll Free: 800-782-7703 • www.starrtours.com
$99.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted $84.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger
June 14, August 9, October 4
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ONE-DAY GETAWAYS Martin Luther King Memorial & African American Heritage Tour Washington, DC • Visit the 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)
$94.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted August 2, September 13, October 25 Photo by Lance Cheung, USDA
NEW! “Moses”
NEW! Motown Forever Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City
A cast of 8 vocalists backed by a band of incredible musicians are dressed to the nines, and will perform to perfection the most beloved songs from the greatest groups, artists and songwriters of all time: The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, Mary Wells, Lionel Ritchie, Marvin Gaye, Tammi Terrell, Stevie Wonder, and so many more!
$15 Slot Play Included!*
*Casino package subject to change, must be 21 yrs with Photo ID.
Mount Vernon, VA Mount Vernon was the beloved home of George and Martha Washington from the time of their marriage in 1759 until General Washington’s death in 1799. He worked tirelessly to expand his plantation from 2,000 acres to 8,000 and the mansion house from six rooms to twenty-one.
at Sight & Sound’s Millennium Theatre Strasburg, PA • The parting of the Red Sea... the Burning Bush... the Plagues... the Ten Commandments... finally... the greatest Biblical epic of the Old Testament comes to life - Moses! Journey back through time and relive the golden splendor and pride of ancient Egypt, the poverty and oppression of the Hebrew slaves and the humble, broken man that God raised up to become their deliverer. • Free time at Kitchen Kettle Village Rates From $109.95 pp* Rates From $79.95 pp Children 18 yrs and younger
May 17, June 21, July 30*, September 6, 17*, October 18, November 8, December 6, 13
NEW! Motorcycle Mania Featuring Orange County Choppers
$49.95 pp May 5
On this trip to the home of our 1st president you can tour the Mansion house and more than a dozen outbuildings including the slave quarters, kitchen, stables, and greenhouse. Stroll four different gardens, visit the George Washington Museum, the Archaeology & Restoration Museum, and visit the Pioneer Farmer site, a four-acre working farm that includes a recreation of Washington’s 16-sided treading barn. $99.95 pp; Lunch Voucher Included; Escorted June 8, August 9, October 12
NEW! Music Man
at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Newburgh, NY
Lancaster, PA
• Get an up close look at some of the stunning choppers featured on the American Choppers television series when you visit the Orange County Choppers showroom. In addition to the choppers and retail merchandise, visitors can see the shop floor through a glass window where the show is filmed. • Visit Motorcyclepedia Museum; a motorcycle enthusiast’s paradise with 85,000 sq ft of museum space, over 450 Motorcycles along with photographs, posters, memorabilia, machinery, and other things related to bikes. • Lunch at Billy Joe’s Ribworks
• Fast talking Harold Hill plans to swindle the unsuspecting townspeople and skip town with the loot, but loses his heart to the librarian instead. With barbershop quartets and patriotic marches, it’s a heartfelt look at hometown America. Includes 76 Trombones, ‘Til There Was You, Wells Fargo Wagon, There’s Trouble in River City and more. March right up to see this AllAmerican family hit! • Buffet offers a full salad bar, 8 hot entrees and a lavish dessert selection.
$109.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted April 5, June 14, August 16, October 4
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All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation
$109.95 pp; Lunch Included; $79.95 pp Children 18 yrs and younger
June 16, August 9
ONE-DAY GETAWAYS NEW! Music of the Night at American Music Theatre Lancaster, PA • The AMT Orchestra, Singers and Dancers will reprise show-stoppers from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hits such as The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Cats, Evita and more, along with a few new surprises that pay tribute to the music of Broadway’s master. • Lunch at Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant $109.95 pp; Lunch Included $79.95 pp Children 17 yrs and younger
May 3, June 24, September 6, October 9
New York City Express 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! $49.95 pp; $44.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger April 12, May 3, 31, June 7, 21, July 12, August 9, September 20, October 18, November 15, December 6
NEW! New York City Skyline Views Featuring Top of the Rock and Full-Island Harbor Cruise
• At 70 stories above the city at Top of the Rock, see views of Central Park and the northern half of Manhattan and other famous landmarks, including the Chrysler Building, Times Square, the Hudson and East Rivers, the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Statue of Liberty. • Circumnavigate Manhattan Island and see over 101 sights; including 3 rivers, 7 major bridges, 5 boroughs, and of course, a magnificent close-up of the Statue of Liberty. $129.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted $99.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger
June 7, July 19, August 30, October 5
NEW! Ocean City, MD SunFest SunFest celebrates its 40th year as Ocean City’s biggest and best festival. SunFest artists will delight your senses with their art and craft creations. Demonstrating artists will amaze you with their unique talents. Over 30 food vendors will awaken your taste buds with delicious foods from famous Eastern Shore delicacies to pit beef, gyros, Asian cuisine and many more. Enjoy free live entertainment on two stages all day long $59.95 pp September 20
NEW! Oktoberfest
at Inn at Hunts Landing
Matamoras, PA
Elin Prosit! At this themed luncheon, sample a variety of German beer, feast on an Oktoberfest buffet, unlimited beer and wine, bingo, music, dancing, entertainment and more! With a full complement of authentic German, Austrian, American and other international music, The Adlers Band has been providing music, fun and dancing for over 30 years. $109.95 pp; Lunch Included October 28
NEW! Peddler’s Village Scarecrow Festival Lahaska, PA • Enjoy the Annual Scarecrow Festival. Stroll among the scarecrows on display throughout the village. Sign up for scarecrow-making workshops and take home your very own scarecrow! Enjoy live entertainment and pumpkin pie eating contests! • Enjoy free time at Peddler’s Village, an 18thPhoto by Barry Peters century style attraction featuring 70 quality specialty shops and restaurants, plus an antique operating carousel, all set on 42 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and winding brick pathways. • Lunch at the Cock ‘N Bull Restaurant $64.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted September 27
Philadelphia Flower Show and Dinner at the Moshulu
Photo by Martin de Lusenet
Oa k R i d g e B oy s
at the AMERI C A N M U SI C T HEAT RE Lancaster pa
• Enjoy a performance by one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry. Their fourpart harmonies and upbeat songs have spawned dozens of country hits. • Lunch at Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant
• At the 184th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, the largest show of its kind and the oldest show in the U.S, experience “ARTiculture, “ the combination of art and horticulture celebrating everyone from Michelangelo to Monet, Picasso to Pollack, and da Vinci to Dali. • 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 Clipper Ship.
$124.95 pp; Lunch Included March 15
$129.95 pp; Dinner Included $109.95 pp Children 16 yrs and younger
March 1, 8
Toll Free: 800-782-7703 • www.starrtours.com
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ONE-DAY GETAWAYS NEW! PHILLY GOLD SALUTES “BANDSTAND” Featuring Jerry Blavat, The Dovells, and Danny & The Juniors featuring Joe Terry Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City
This show brings together some of the groups who represent and created the hottest dance crazes, hit records, and achieved national stardom along with the Celebrity DJ that was there for it all! This wonderful show excites the audience with great music, super vocals, comedy, personality, and the songs that will have everyone dancing in the aisles. $54.95 pp September 8
$15 Slot Play Included!*
*Casino package subject to change, must be 21 yrs with Photo ID.
NEW! Pompeii
at the Franklin Institute Philadelphia, PA • Pompeii tells the tale of the city destroyed by the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in the year 79 AD. Hundreds of exceptional artifacts offer an insider’s look into the daily life, and tragic end, of this ancient Roman city. Discover how its people lived, loved, worked, worshipped and found entertainment. Then, through a simulated eruption, relive the volcano’s catastrophic eruption and witness the devastation left in its path. • Enjoy dinner aboard the oldest and largest tall ship still afloat. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city and Penn’s Landing aboard this four star, 107 year old majestic Clipper Ship. $119.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted $89.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger
March 15, April 12
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. $69.95 pp; Escorted $64.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger
August 2, 16
NEW! Salute to the Crooners
AT INN AT HUNTS LANDING Matamoras, PA
At this themed luncheon, take a trip down memory lane and experience: "The Salute to the Crooners Show" featuring vocalist and entertainer, Milton Delgado. Hear many of the great unforgettable ballads and upbeat standard songs that were popularized by such renowned artists as: Tony Bennett, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Andy Williams, Matt Monroe, Johnny Mathis, Nat King Cole, and, of course, Frank Sinatra, and many others. Listen to ballads such as “I left My Heart in San Francisco,” “After The Lovin’” “The Shadow of your Smile,” plus upbeat tunes like “Mack the Knife,” “Quando Quando,” and “Come Fly With Me.” Activities includes Jackpot Bingo, Shop at the Unique "Nana's Nook" Gift Shop, Play Shuffleboard, Croquet, Bocce Ball, Volleyball, Horseshoes, Indoor Putting Green, Fishing in the Pond (weather permitting), Cards & Board Games. $109.95 pp; Lunch Included July 17
“Slice of Brooklyn” Pizza Tour Brooklyn, NY
NEW! QVC & American Treasures West Chester & Oaks, PA • At the QVC Studio tour, get a behind-the-scenes look at live television production and the fast-paced world of multimedia retailing in the shoppnig network’s state-of-the-art broadcasting facility. • Ride the tram to experience the vast collection of collectibles at the American Treasure Tour, a fantasyland of memorabilia from antiques to kitsch to pop culture. $89.95 pp Lunch Included; Escorted May 10, July 26, September 13, October 25
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As featured on NBC’s “Today Show,” this tour highlights the food, landmarks, movie locations and points of interest that have made Brooklyn world-known. See Brooklyn Bridge Park, Coney Island, Fulton Ferry Landing, Brooklyn Bridge, million dollar homes in Bay Ridge and Brooklyn movie locations such as Saturday Night Fever, Goodfellas & more.
$119.95 pp; Pizza Lunch Included; Escorted by local guide May 17, July 12, August 23, October 25
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation
ONE-DAY GETAWAYS Smithsonian Institution
Valley Forge Casino
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!
Play at this full amenity gaming resort featuring live table games and all the latest and greatest slot machines.
Washington, D.C.
$59.95 pp
Package Includes* • $25 Slot Play • $15 Food/Beverage Voucher • Lanyard
May 31, July 5, August 9, September 27, October 18
$49.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger
$54.95 pp April 26, August 23, Oct. 18 *Casino package subject to change, must be 21 yrs with Photo ID.
Washington, D.C. Highlights St. Patrick’s Fest
• Travel to our nation’s capital and visit the WWII Veteran’s, Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korean Veteran’s Memorials.
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.
• 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.
$99.95 pp; Lunch Included March 12
US Open Tennis Flushing, NY
$65.95 pp; Escorted $55.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger Vietnam Memorial, Photo by Lane 4 Imaging
May 17, July 26, Sept. 21, Oct. 11
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 27
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. $99.95 pp; Lunch Included February 13
New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium May 17 vs. Pirates June 21 vs. Orioles June 28 vs. Red Sox July 19 vs. Reds July 24 vs. Rangers August 4 vs. Tigers August 9 vs. Indians September 6 vs. Royals New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards July 12 Preliminary Schedule - Call for Prices
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and Broadway
Broadway Excursions: 2 Choices!
Selected shows
Each trip comes with:
• Orchestra or Front Mezzanine Seating • Free Time on Your Own to Enjoy New York City • Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation NEW! A Raisin in the Sun
Featuring Denzel Washington and Diahann Carroll $229.95 pp May 4, June 8
NEW! Aladdin
From: $169.95* pp May 31*, June 14*, July 19, August 23, November 1
NEW! Bridges of Madison County $169.95 pp June 21, August 9, October 25
Lion King
From: $209.95* pp May 31*, August 23, October 18
Mamma Mia
$149.95 pp August 2, October 25
Matilda
From: $199.95* pp May 3, July 19*, September 13, November 15
Motown
From: $229.95* pp March 1*, April 12*, May 3*, June 7*, July 12*, August 23, October 18, November 15
NEW! Bullets Over Broadway From: $179.95* pp June 21*, August 9*, October 25
The Phantom of the Opera
Cinderella
From: $159.95* pp May 3*, July 19*, September 13, November 15
From: $169.95* pp May 17*, September 27
Pippin
Jersey Boys
From: $199.95* pp March 1*, April 5, June 14, September 20, November 8
From: $189.95* pp May 31*, August 23, October 18
NEW! Rocky
Kinky Boots
$209.95 pp August 2, October 25
$189.95 pp May 3, June 14, 28, August 16, September 6, 27, October 18, November 8, 15
NEW! Les Miserables
Wicked
$199.95 pp June 7, August 9, October 4
From: $199.95* pp April 5*, June 14*, September 13, November 8
Radio City's Heart & Lights Spectacular Featuring the Rockettes
PICK ANY SHOW And Plan Your Own Day 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 12, May 3, 31, June 7, 21, July 12, August 9, September 20, October 18, November 15, December 6
Come see the Rockettes celebrate the greatest city in the world. Radio City Music Hall shows you New York from Grand Central Station to the lush fields of Central Park in this show you don't want to miss!
$139.95 pp April 26, May 3
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2014 HOLIDAY ONE-DAY ONE-DAY GETAWAYS GETAWAYS NEW! “It’s A Wonderful Life”
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 22, December 3, 7
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 $124.95 pp; Lunch Included; $84.95 pp Children 17 yrs & younger November 15, 22, 30, December 13
NEW! Baltimore Christmas Village & B&O Railroad
• Visit Baltimore's Christmas Village, an outdoor Holiday market modeled after the traditional Christmas Markets in Germany. More than 60 booths will sell traditional European fare along with international holiday gifts, ornaments, jewelry and high-quality arts and crafts. • At the B&O Railroad Museum, take part in the annual holiday Festival of Trains and Toys. Enjoy music, live entertainment and a train ride! $79.95 pp; Escorted; $69.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger November 30, December 6
NEW! Brooklyn's Christmas Lights & Cannoli
• Visit the famous Christmas lights and decorations of Dyker Heights, made famous in the PBS documentary "Dyker Lights" and featured on TLC's "Crazy Christmas Lights". • Free time at Rockefeller Center $149.95 pp; Escorted; Dinner Included December 7, 13, 16
Cape May Victorian Christmas
• Trolley Tour of Cape May & admission to the Emlen Physick Estate • Lunch at the Pilot House • Washington Street Mall $99.95 pp; Escorted; Lunch Included November 29, December 13
Christmas in St. Michaels The Annual Festival includes home tours, gingerbread displays, parade, Christmas Boutique, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Winery & Brewery tour & tasting, & a traditional Christmas meal. $119.95 pp; Escorted; Lunch Included December 13
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 29, December 5, 6, 13
NEW! Holly Jolly Christmas
at the Best Western Inn at Hunts Landing Matamoras, PA Enjoy a holiday-themed luncheon with live entertainment featuring Joey Vincent - a fast-paced blend of musical impressions, stand-up comedy, singing, dancing and trumpet virtuosity. $109.95 pp; Lunch Included December 10
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 $79.95 pp; Escorted December 6, 13
NEW! ”Hollywood Christmas"
Featuring Laura Roth as Barbra Streisand, Brenda Lee, Marilyn Monroe, Judy Garland and Shirley Temple!
Tropicana Casino Atlantic City, NJ Experience the dazzle of amazing costumes and the hypnotic spell of Laura’s impersonations combined with equal parts of music, comedy and acting. You will love this special holiday event! $15 Slot Play Included!* $44.95 pp December 8 *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 29, December 6, 13
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. $59.95 pp December 3, 6
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 6
Radio 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 1, 28
Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets Central Valley, NY Finish all your holiday shopping with impressive savings at over 220 outlet stores! $59.95 pp ; Includes VIP Coupon Book November 8, 29
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CRUISE VACATIONS MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Canada Cruise
Sail aboard the Carnival Splendor® from New York City
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS
All Shipboard Meals Included
July 31 - August 4 -Rates From-
Martello Tower, St. John, NB
Port of Call:
• St. John, New Brunswick • Plus,
2 “Fun Days” at Sea
SM
SPECIAL INCLUSION: • $50 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT
Wedged between nature parks and the powerful currents of the Bay of Fundy, Saint John, New Brunswick is the province’s largest city and most important port. Set out on foot from the well-appointed Carnival Splendor® to St. John into downtown, with its Victorian-era architecture and bustling central market. The Carnival Splendor features fabulous dining, endless entertainment options and pampering services that make for a truly special onboard experience.
Canada & New England Cruise YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:
DOUBLE -
$48995
SINGLE - $72995 TRIPLE - $42662 -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.
Sail aboard the Carnival Splendor® from New York City Portland Head Light, Photo by Stefan Hillebrand
Tour Director All Shipboard Meals Included
8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
Ports of Call:
• Halifax, Nova Scotia • St. John, New Brunswick • Portland, Maine • Boston, Massachusetts • Plus, 2 “Fun Days” at Sea
SM
SPECIAL INCLUSION: • $100 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT
September 13-20 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, our New England ports are no slouch either, they are some of the most recognizable cities from the early days of the U.S. — and the colonial days before.
Bahamas & Florida Cruise
-Rates From-
DOUBLE -
$62995
SINGLE - $99995 TRIPLE - $50328 -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.
Sail aboard the Carnival Pride® from Baltimore, MD
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director All Shipboard Meals Included
Ports of Call:
• Port Canaveral, Florida • Nassau, Bahamas • Freeport, Bahamas • Plus, 3 “Fun Days” at Sea
SM
SPECIAL INCLUSION: • $75 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT
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8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS Living is easy on The Bahamas islands, a glittering necklace of sand dotting the blue Atlantic. Nassau Lighthouse, Photo by Sebastian Danon On a Bahamas cruise you’ll find 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. On the Carnival Pride® you’ll find spacious staterooms, delicious dining, a variety of onboard entertainment, award winning stage shows and much more.
October 12-19 -Rates From-
DOUBLE -
$77995
SINGLE - $1,11995 TRIPLE - $74662 -Rates Per PersonBased on category 4B, Interior cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from Baltimore pier included. Passport required.
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
CRUISE VACATIONS
Eastern Caribbean Cruise
Sail aboard the Carnival Splendor® from New York City
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director
9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS
All Shipboard Meals Included
May 12-20, October 16-24*
Ports of Call:
-Rates From-
• Grand Turk • Half Moon Cay • Nassau, Bahamas • Plus,
DOUBLE 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.
4 “Fun Days” at Sea
SM
SPECIAL INCLUSION: • $100 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT
Alaska Cruise
$69995*
SINGLE - $1,04995 TRIPLE - $59328 -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.
Sail aboard the Carnival Miracle® from Seattle, WA
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director All Shipboard Meals Included
8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
Ports of Call:
August 26 - September 2
• Seattle, Washington • Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord • Skagway • Juneau • Ketchikan • Victoria, B.C. • Plus,
Native Totem, Photo by Robert A. Estremo
Experience the incredible majesty of Alaska “Fun Ship®” style. The beautiful Carnival Miracle will be your floating resort for the week as you glide by majestic glaciers, deep-green forests, snowcapped 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 fine dining, exciting casino action, a wide range of entertainment and Glacier Bay much more.
1 “Fun Day” at Sea
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SPECIAL INCLUSION: • $75 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT
Bermuda Cruise YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director All Shipboard Meals Included
Ports of Call:
• King's Wharf, Bermuda • Plus, 3 Days at Sea
SPECIAL INCLUSION: • $50 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT
Alaska
-Rates From-
DOUBLE -
SINGLE - $2,34995 TRIPLE - $1,59928 -Rates Per Person-
INCLUDES 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.
Sail aboard the Norwegian Breakaway® from New York City Characterized by neat, trim pastel houses and beautiful pink-sand beaches, Bermuda is truly a picturesque destination. The Norwegian Breakaway offers the best of cruising with cutting edge dining and entertainment options. 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.
$1,79995
Freestyle Cruising
8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS September 14-21 -Rates From-
DOUBLE -
$95995
SINGLE - $1,42995 TRIPLE - $87328 -Rates Per Person-
Horseshoe Bay
New Jersey & Delaware: 800-782-7703 • www.starrtours.com
Based on category IE, Inside cabin. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from New York City pier included. Passport required.
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FLY VACATIONS MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Pacific Coast Journey
Featuring Oregon’s Coast and San Francisco
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director Upon Arrival 13 Meals
Golden Gate Bridge, Photo by Matthew Hull
Revel in the natural beauty of the Pacific Coast experiencing the wonders of the Columbia River Gorge, glorious mountains, magnificent redwood trees, lush vineyards and the exciting City by the Bay. At Columbia River Gorge, see Multnomah Falls and mammoth Bonneville Lock and Dam. Portland sightseeing and a trip through the magnificent Oregon Coast features beaches, sheer cliffs, pounding surf and a tour of the Tillamook Cheese Factory before taking the breathtaking Three Capes Scenic drive. Explore the fabulous Oregon Sand Dunes by four-wheel-drive and visit the botanical gardens of Shore Acres State Park with a visit to Myrtlewood gift factory. See Crater Lake National Park and follow the 35-mile Rim Drive for panoramic views. At Gold Beach, embark on a jetboat excursion along the Rogue River before arriving in northern California, home of Redwood National Park. In Eureka, dinner features the lumberjack camp-style cooking of historic Samoa Cookhouse and in Sonoma Valley, we stop for a tasting at Paradise Ridge Winery. After crossing the Golden Gate Bridge and touring San Francisco, we’ll cruise the Bay before our farewell evening in Chinatown.
9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS September 8-16
DOUBLE -
$2,89995*
SINGLE - $3,69995* TRIPLE - $2,84995*
-Rates Per Person-
INCLUDES AIRFARE Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to/from local airport included. *Rate is estimated due to 2014 air rates not being confirmed yet. Government Issued Photo ID Required.
Yellowstone National Park & Sun Valley
Featuring Hells Canyon, Salmon River and Sun Valley Resort
YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director Upon Arrival 14 Meals
Salmon River Rafting Photo by Roy Luck
Explore the rugged Rocky Mountains from the majesty of Yellowstone to the adventures awaiting in Idaho’s rivers and gorges.
9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS
Our vacation starts in Boise with a Trolley tour and a special Basque “welcome” dinner. Take an exciting jet boat trip on the Snake River through Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and a “Wild Sheep Tour” including a delightful riverside lunch. A full-day whitewater rafting excursion (moderate rapids-suitable for all ages) through pristine wilderness backcountry on the Salmon River and a picnic lunch is included. A scenic drive through McCall, Cascade, Stanley and Sawtooth National Recreation Area offers breathtaking vistas and concludes with an overnight stay at the world-famous Sun Valley Resort. See Craters of the Moon National Monument and spend two nights at a park lodge in Yellowstone with a full day of sightseeing including Old Faithful Geyser. See Grand Teton National Park before reaching Jackson Hole, visit the Museum of Idaho in Idaho Falls and stop at spectacular Shoshone Falls.
September 13-21
DOUBLE -
$3,14995*
SINGLE - $4,14995* TRIPLE - $3,09995*
-Rates Per Person-
INCLUDES AIRFARE Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to/from local airport included. *Rate is estimated due to 2014 air rates not being confirmed yet. Government Issued Photo ID Required.
Highlights of the Canyonlands Featuring the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director Upon Arrival 14 Meals Grand Canyon, Photo by Patrick Moore
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Explore the captivating Canyonlands on this unforgettable vacation! Your trip begins among the neon lights of Las Vegas before heading east to experience the Grand Canyon, where you’ll overnight in the park and have time to wander along the canyon rim and enjoy a spectacular sunrise or sunset. In Navajo country, we’ll have time in Monument Valley to dip in the pool and admire the beauty. Have your camera ready for some spectacular shots during your 4-wheeldrive tour. Then head west for Page Las Vegas, Photo by Marcus Povey and Lake Powell. Next it’s off to Bryce Canyon National Park, where years of erosion have carved colorful sandstone into thousands of spires, arches, and mazes. Finally, head to Zion National Park and enjoy its beauty and peace. Return to the excitement of Las Vegas - a perfect way to end your vacation.
8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS September 2-9
DOUBLE -
$2,19995*
SINGLE - $2,69995* TRIPLE - $2,14995*
-Rates Per Person-
INCLUDES AIRFARE Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to/from local airport included. *Rate is estimated due to 2014 air rates not being confirmed yet. Government Issued Photo ID Required.
All Trips Include Roundtrip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
FLY VACATIONS MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Best of London YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director Upon Arrival 7 Meals
Marble Arch, London
Spend a week in and around London and discover this exciting part of Europe with its famous sights like Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Tower Bridge. See London at your own pace aboard Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus featuring historic, cultural and literary spots along with insights into these famous attractions. Walk around Trafalgar Square, shop on Regent’s Street, visit Piccadilly Circus or see the Princess Diana Memorial Playground. From our hotel in Kensington Gardens, we can stroll through the park and enjoy the beautiful scenery. We’ll also visit the Charming Cotswolds during an excursion into the British countryside and Shakespeare’s Stratfordupon-Avon. We’ll tour the Tower of London, part of the Historic Royal Palaces and holder of the Crown Jewels. No visit to London is complete without stopping in a pub or two so we’ll enjoy lunch and a beer at a local pub with a legend to accompany it. Discover the World of London Theatre at an evening performance before saying ‘cheerio’ to London.
7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS August 17-23
DOUBLE -
$3,39995*
SINGLE - $4,09995* TRIPLE - $3,37995*
-Rates Per Person-
INCLUDES AIRFARE Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to/from local airport included. *Rate is estimated due to 2014 air rates not being confirmed yet. Government Issued Photo ID Required.
A Taste of Europe
Featuring England, Holland, Germany, Switzerland and France YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director Upon Arrival 12 Meals Westminster Abbey, London Photo by Andreas Praefcke
On this vacation, get a “Taste of Europe” and sample some of Western Europe’s best-loved areas. 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 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. Amsterdam Canal, Photo by David Vidmar
Tournament of Roses Parade YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Tour Director Upon Arrival 8 Meals Getty Center Central Garden, Photo by Rennett Stowe
Los Angeles, CA
Celebrate the New Year at the Tournament of Roses 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 126th annual parade. You’ll also have a chance to see the floats being decorated before the parade, visit the Getty Center, celebrate New Year’s Eve with a champagne toast at a private dinner party and enjoy a New Year’s Day brunch at our hotel. On New Year's Eve day you can choose to see the Ronald Reagan Library, Cruise to Catalina Island or visit Universal Studios. Our four overnights are at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach. Tournament of Roses Parade
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Visit 5 Countries!
11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS November 5-15
DOUBLE -
$3,29995*
SINGLE - $3,89995* TRIPLE - $3,27995*
-Rates Per Person-
INCLUDES AIRFARE Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to/from local airport included. *Rate is estimated due to 2014 air rates not being confirmed yet. Government Issued Photo ID Required.
5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS December 29, 2014 January 2, 2015
DOUBLE -
$2,49995*
SINGLE - $2,79995* TRIPLE - $2,44995*
-Rates Per Person-
INCLUDES AIRFARE Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to/from local airport included. *Rate is estimated due to 2014 air rates not being confirmed yet. Government Issued Photo ID Required.
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Give the Perfect Gift...
The Gift of Travel For more details, go online to www.starrtours.com/gift-cards
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, paypal and all major credit cards. Our payment mailing address is: Starr Tours-Accounting Department, 2531 East State St. Ext, Trenton, NJ 08619. CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from travel and hotel partners so the following fees apply: 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 departure, 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 departure, you will receive a Full Refund for the cost of your tour. If you cancel WITHIN 30 DAYS BEFORE departure, 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, please contact your Travel Advisor.
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. Selected trips are advertised with "Expanded Legroom" but, should Starr have to make a last minute equipment change, the expanded legroom may not be accommodated. SMOKING: In accordance with the law, smoking is not permitted onboard the coach or in most hotels. ALCOHOL: Consumption of alcohol is not allowed onboard the coach. Alcohol may be stored onboard the coach as long as it is unopened and secure. 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. HOTEL 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 baggage service at hotel, 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 refers to the lowest price available.
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.
TOUR COMPONENTS AND PRICES ARE 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.
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 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
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 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.
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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/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 1-800-388-1470 for more information including description of coverage and plan dollar limits.
Holidays & Observances: Jan 1 Jan 20 Feb 14 Feb 17 Mar 17 Apr 15 Apr 18 Apr 20 May 11 May 26 Jun 15 Jul 4 Sept 1 Sept 24 Oct 13 Oct 31 Nov 11 Nov 27 Dec 16 Dec 24 Dec 25 Dec 26 Dec 31
Toll Free: 800-782-7703 • www.starrtours.com
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Meet Starr's Tour Reservation Staff They're here to help you plan your perfect getaway! Contact them Monday - Friday 9am-5pm Deborah Ayars, Travel Advisor
Contact info: dayars@starrtours.com, Local: (609) 587-0626, Toll Free: (800) 782-7703 ext. 1403
Years with Starr: 8 Countries I’ve visited: Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Austria, Macau, Lithuania, Croatia, China, France, Columbia, Venezuela, Mexico, and many islands. 3 destinations on my bucket list: Hungary, Egypt, and South Africa The one thing I am most proud of: My children Song that gets me dancing: "Build Me Up Buttercup" I’m known for: Pulling pranks on my coworkers
Randi Charen, Travel Advisor
Contact info: rcharen@starrtours.com, Local: (609) 587-0626, Toll Free: (800) 782-7703 ext. 1461
Years with Starr: 16 U.S. states I've visited: I traveled cross country when I was 19. There is so much to see in our country: monuments, history, natural and man-made creations. The west coast from Washington state to California is magnificent. 3 destinations on my bucket list: Israel, Italy, and Greece A superstition I believe in and practice: I must exit a building by the same door I entered. One piece of advice I would give to others about life: Think positive and always move forward. Favorite quote: "Life consists not in holding good cards, but in playing those you hold well." by Josh Billings
Margie Mangione, Travel Advisor
Contact info: mmangione@starrtours.com, Local: (609) 587-0626, Toll Free: (800) 782-7703 ext. 1404 Years with Starr: 31 First position with Starr: Receptionist One U.S. attraction I’m dying to see is: Mt. Rushmore Favorite Starr memory: seeing the fall foliage in New England on our Maine’s Rocky Coast trip If I could travel back to any era of history, I would go back to: the time of Jesus One thing that gives me joy: My grandchildren
Debbie Raynock, Travel Advisor
Contact info: draynock@starrtours.com, Local: (609) 587-0626, Toll Free: (800) 782-7703 ext. 1462
Years with Starr: 7 Favorite place I’ve traveled: Italy! I love the food, people, and sights. It's a beautiful country! I also have family there. Favorite Starr memory: Winning the "Castles of New York" trip at our annual Christmas Party! The one thing I am most proud of: My character Favorite activity: Skydiving! One thing that gives me joy: Travel!
Nancy Smith-Kozic, Travel Advisor
Contact info: nsmith@starrtours.com, Local: (609) 587-0626, Toll Free: (800) 782-7703 ext. 1402 Years with Starr: 23 If I could go anywehere I would go to: China Countries I’ve visited: Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, England, Holland, Belgium, and Canada Favorite Starr Memory: The trip I took to Mackinac Island. Favorite song: "Celebration!" I believe everyone should celebrate all of the wonderful moments in their lives. If I could travel back to any era of history, I would go back to: the Victorian times
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convenient departure locations Starr's Departure Locations are conveniently located throughout the Delaware Valley and along major routes near area highways.
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Yardley Park and Ride
Holiday Inn Philadelphia NEBensalem
3499 Street Road, Bensalem, PA
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Mercer County
Burlington County
AMC Hamilton 24 Movie Theater
The Hotel ML
325 Sloan Ave Hamilton, NJ
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Mall Entrance #6 off Clements I Bridge Road, Deptford, NJ
Delaware County
MIddlesex County
777 Harrah’s Blvd. Chester, PA
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Deptford Mall Day Trips Only Perkins Restaurant
NEW! South Philadelphia at: Oregon Diner
C D 7300 Bustleton Avenue 302 West Oregon Ave @ 3rd St. (at Cottman Ave) Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack
915 Route 73 Mount Laurel, NJ
14-A Royal Rd Flemington, NJ
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1250 Baltimore Pike Springfield, PA
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Departure points vary by tour and departure date. Overnight 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.
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2531 East State Street Extension Hamilton, NJ 08619-3317 609-587-0626 • 800-782-7703
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Assateague Ponies, Photo by Judith Sweet
Assateague Island Beach, Photo by Jim Pennucci
Ocean City, Maryland Birthday Bash Come with Starr as we celebrate our 67th year in business and visit an all-time favorite destination, Ocean City, MD. Meet new friends and reunite with past Starr travelers on this 3-day getaway that includes a meal each night and a great mixture of touring, sightseeing, dining, shopping and entertainment. This is one tour you won't want to miss!
DAY ONE: YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: Join us on our comfortable motorcoach for Ocean City, MD where a reception awaits us at Tour Director 2 Breakfasts/2 Dinners • OC Jamboree Show • Assateague Island Sightseeing Tour • Historic Town of Berlin • Maryland Wine Bar • Tanger Outlets
our oceanfront hotel. Freshen up and then it’s time for dinner at Harrison’s Harbor Watch Restaurant complete with 3 courses and sunset views. This evening we’ll experience The OC Jamboree, a live stage show featuring fun-filled entertainment where we’re sure to have a foot tappin’, finger snappin’, belly laughin’ good time! Meal: Dinner
DAY TWO:
Today begins with a guided sightseeing tour of Assateague Island, home of the wild ponies and a priceless heritage of wildlands and wildlife with a new Visitors Center featuring a must-see film of the Island. Lunch is on own today in the historic and quaint town of Berlin, known for its beautiful Victorian architecture. Later, we’ll enjoy Wine Tasting at the Maryland Wine Bar. Maryland's first wine bar features Maryland wines from over 50 different wineries. Tonight’s Birthday Dinner in the ballroom at our hotel will be a wonderful celebration so please R.S.V.P. “YES!” 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY THREE: Today we’ll stop at the tax-free Tanger Outlets in Rehoboth Beach, DE for some early holiday shopping! Buy direct from over 130 favorite brand name manufacturer and designer outlet stores. Lunch is on our own before arriving home from our birthday getaway! Meal: Breakfast
November 2-4
DOUBLE -
$34995
SINGLE - $44995 TRIPLE - $32995 -Rates Per Person-