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January 2018 Dear Valued Starr Traveler, Happy New Year! I hope you enjoyed the holiday season and wrapped up 2017 with lots of happy travel memories. Our 70th year in business brought us lots of milestones and we at Starr have a lot to be thankful for. • We had over 200 people join us for our 70th Birthday Bash trip to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and a wonderful time was had by all! Please join us this year in Myrtle Beach (Details on Page 4). • I now fully oversee the daily operations of our Public Tour division and I have been lucky to talk with many of our wonderful tour passengers on the phone already and hope to talk to more of you in the future. • We welcomed another 3rd Generation family member to the Starr family and we couldn’t be more thrilled and proud. My husband, Pete Borowsky, is now working directly with my dad, Alan Glickman, as well as John Gillispie in overseeing company-wide operations. • Ann Pastorello joined Starr in November and will be responsible for all of our Cruise and Fly programs. Ann brings with her many years of knowledge of the Travel industry. • We purchased 2 brand-new, state-of-the-art motorcoaches with all the “bells and whistles” including WiFi and cup holders. • We are honored to have transported over 3,000 people to the brand-new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC. As we move into 2018, our focus continues to be on you, our valued customer. We have worked hard to develop both day trips and multi-day trips to get you excited to travel and we work every day to make sure these trips exceed your expectations. Check out our full assortment of 2018 trips featured in this catalog. You'll find over 65 NEW! trips for 2018--many that you have been asking for! From our office staff to our tour directors, from our drivers to our maintenance staff, we continue to dedicate ourselves to providing the best in travel experiences. In turn, we hope you will tell your friends and family about Starr and have wonderful travel experiences that build memories for a lifetime. Best wishes for a terrific 2018 that brings you lots of wonderful memories! Yours in travel,
Sandy Borowsky Vice President
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Table of Contents 2018 Motorcoach Vacations 18 Agawa Canyon, Ontario............................................................................................... 16 Ark Encounter & Creation Museum: Cincinnati, OH...................................................... 42 Atlantic City Overnight Getaway.................................................................................. 15 Biltmore Blooms: Festival of Flowers, Asheville, NC...................................................... 20 Block Island, RI: Ocean Retreat..................................................................................... 17 Boston Massachusetts Getaway................................................................................... 43 Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia......................................................................... 29 Cape Cod and Martha's Vineyard.................................................................................. 14 Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, and Nantucket Island..................................................... 35 Castles of New York...................................................................................................... 26 Charming Ports of the South Featuring Jekyll Island, St. Augustine, & Savannah...NEW 29 Chesapeake Charms: St. Michaels & Tangier Island....................................................... 20 Chicago Highlights: My Kind of Town............................................................................. 37 Civil War Trails: Causes & Conflicts....................................................................... NEW 42 Connecticut Rail & Sail................................................................................................. 43 Cooperstown, NY: National Baseball Hall of Fame........................................................ 44 Cooperstown, NY Featuring Otesaga Resort.................................................................... Cross Country by Bus: The Vacation of a Lifetime.......................................................... 46-47 12 Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Overnight Getaway.......................................................... 27 Dublin, OH: An Irish & German Experience..................................................................... 37 Finger Lakes of New York: Lakes & Grapes.................................................................... 21 Foxwoods & Mohegan Sun Casinos, Connecticut.......................................................... 11 Gaylord National Resort Overnight Getaway......................................................... NEW 32 Gettysburg, PA: Culinary Creations........................................................................ NEW 44 Gettysburg, PA: World War II Living History Weekend................................................... 39 Girlfriends Getaway, Richmond, VA: Petticoats Behind the Presidents................. NEW 33 Gloucester & Salem, Massachusetts: Whale Watch...................................................... 12 Golden Isles of Georgia Featuring Jekyll Island, St. Simons Island, & Savannah.............. 31 Hudson Valley Highlights................................................................................................ 30 Ithaca, NY: It's Gorges!........................................................................................... NEW 45 Kentucky Derby........ ................................................................................................... 40 Lake George & Lake Placid, NY..................................................................................... 19 Legends on the Crooked Road of Virginia: A Celebration of Country Music...........NEW 40 Long Island, NY Featuring The Hamptons & Sag Harbor................................................... 8 Mackinac Island, Michigan........................................................................................... 24 Maine Moosin' Featuring Rangeley, Portland, & Kennebunkport...................................... 32 Maine's Rocky Coast Featuring Acadia National Park....................................................... 36 Maine Maritime........................................................................................................... 22 Maryland: Shops & Slots....................................................................................... NEW 7 Memphis & Nashville: A Tennessee Twosome............................................................... 9 Mississippi's Gulf Coast Featuring Biloxi, New Orleans, & Atlanta..................................... 34 Mohegan Sun Resort Casino, Uncasville, CT................................................................... 30 Montreal, Quebec & The Laurentian Mountains.................................................... NEW 16 Montreal: International Jazz Festival............................................................................ 4 Myrtle Beach, SC: Starr's 71st Birthday Bash........................................................ NEW 28 Mystery Tour: Destination Unknown..................................................................... NEW 21 New England: Rail & Sail.............................................................................................. 34 New Hampshire & Indian Head Resort......................................................................... 23 New Orleans, LA: The Big Easy....................................................................................... 19 Newport, RI: Flower Show.............................................................................................. 42 Newport, RI: Lobsterfest.............................................................................................. 14 Niagara Falls: One Wonder After Another..................................................................... Niagara Falls & Toronto................................................................................................. BK CVR 18 Niagara USA.......................................................................................................... NEW 11 Norfolk, VA & NATOFest Featuring the Virginia International Tattoo.................................. 17 Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, & New Brunswick.................................................. 6 Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, & New Brunswick Featuring Tattoo Festival.............. 41 Outer Banks, NC...........................................................................................................
2018 Motorcoach Vacations Continued Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon......................................................................................... Pennsylvania's Horseshoe Curve Featuring Johnstown, Altoona, & Ligonier........................ Phillies Spring Training, Clearwater, FL.......................................................................... Pittsburgh Panorama........................................................................................................ Pocono Fall Foliage......................................................................................................... Québec City & Montréal.................................................................................................. Railroads of New Hampshire........................................................................................... Saratoga Springs, NY: Thoroughbred Horse Racing......................................................... Savannah, GA & Charleston, SC...................................................................................... Shenandoah Valley of Virginia........................................................................................ Smoky Mountain Showtime & Dollywood....................................................................... Thousand Islands Featuring Ottawa................................................................................. Vermont Fall Splendor Featuring Trapp Family Lodge........................................................ Vermont Favorites Spring Special.................................................................................... Vermont: Red, White & Blue................................................................................... NEW Vermont Valentine at the Brandon Inn........................................................................... Villa Roma Resort: Italian Festival in the Catskills of NY.................................................. Virginia Beach Getaway: Sun & Fun............................................................................... Virginia Beach: Winter Wildlife............................................................................... NEW Virginia Beach: Under the Boardwalk..................................................................... NEW Washington, DC: Cherry Blossom Festival....................................................................... Washington, DC: Our Nation's Capital............................................................................. Williamsburg, VA: Colonial Capital......................................................................... NEW Women's History in New York................................................................................ NEW
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Halloween Themed Multi-Day Vacations................................................................ 48-49 Thanksgiving Themed Multi-Day Vacations........................................................... 50 Holiday Themed Multi-Day Vacations..................................................................... 51-53 Day Trips....................................................................................................................... 54-61 Broadway..................................................................................................................... 62 Holiday Themed Day Trips.......................................................................................... 63 2018 Cruise Vacations Alaska Cruise....................................................................................................... Carnival 65 Bahamas Cruise.......................................................................................... Carnival NEW 64 Bermuda 5-Day Cruise................................................................................ Carnival NEW 64 Bermuda 8-Day Cruise........................................................................................ Carnival 66 Canada & New England Cruise............................................................. Norwegian NEW 66 Exotic Caribbean Cruise..................................................................................... Carnival 66 Panama Canal Cruise........................................................................................... Princess 64 Western Mediterranean Cruise..................................................................... Norwegian 65 2018 Fly Vacations Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta....................................................... Mayflower Tours NEW 69 Canyon Country Experience.................................................................... Western Leisure 68 Captivating Cuba............................................................ Premier World Discovery NEW 69 Colorado Rail Adventure....................................................................... Vacations By Rail 68 Grand Alaska................................................................................ Premier Alaska Tours 68 Irish Explorer........................................................................................................ Cosmos 67 Seven Countries, Venice & Paris................................................................ Cosmos NEW 67 Sicily Discovery......................................................................................... Cosmos NEW 67 Tournament of Roses Parade: Southern California New Year............... Main Street Tours 69 Cruise & Fly Travel Protection Plan.......................................................................... 69 Coupon Savings........................................................................................................... Insert Departure Locations................................................................................................... 73 General Information.................................................................................................. 70-71 Tour Protection Plan.................................................................................................... 72
Departures by Date January Jan 31 - Feb 12 Florida Winter Getaway, Daytona
February Feb 3-4 Feb 12-15 Feb 13-16 Feb 15-16 Feb 18-19
Washington, DC African American History Vermont Valentine at the Brandon Inn Villa Roma Resort: Italian Festival Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino
Mar 3-4 Mar 8-11 Mar 18-27 Mar 20-27
Gaylord National Resort Virginia Beach: Winter Wildlife The Villages, Florida Phillies Spring Training, Clearwater, FL
March
April Apr 13-15 Apr 22-28 Apr 26-29 Apr 29 - May 3 Apr 30 - May 5
Washington, DC: Cherry Blossom Parade Golden Isles of Georgia Norfolk, VA & NATOFest Biltmore Blooms: Festival of Flowers Savannah, GA & Charleston, SC
May 2-7 May 6-13 May 11-20 May 13-17 May 20-23 May 25-27 May 31 - Jun 3
Kentucky Derby Exotic Caribbean Cruise Grand Alaska Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, & Nantucket Niagara Falls Washington, DC New England: Rail & Sail
May
June Continued Call Jun 18-23 Jun 20-24 Jun 22-24 Call Jun 22-24 13 Jun 22-24 15 Jun 23-24 12 Jun 24-25 34 Jun 24-28 Jun 28 - Jul 1 Jun 29 - Jul 2 11 Jun 30 - Jul 8
Savannah, GA & Charleston, SC Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, & Nantucket Boston, Massachusetts Getaway Newport Flower Show Pittsburgh Panorama Foxwoods & Mohegan Sun Casinos Atlantic City Overnight Getaway Maine Moosin' Montreal International Jazz Festival Vermont: Red, White & Blue Nova Scotia Featuring the Tattoo Festival
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Chicago Highlights Ark Encounter & Creation Museum Niagara Falls Thousand Islands Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, & Nantucket Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Niagara Falls Quebec City & Montreal Boston Massachusetts Getaway Memphis & Nashville, TN Gettysburg, PA: Culinary Creations Maine's Rocky Coast Cape Cod & Martha's Vineyard Gaylord National Resort Maryland: Shops & Slots Mackinac Island, Michigan
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June Jun 2-3 Jun 3-5 Jun 3-5 Jun 3-9 Jun 3-6 Jun 7-10 Jun 10-13 Jun 10-14 Jun 10-12 Jun 11-16 Jun 15-17 Jun 17-19 Jun 17-20
2018 Multi-day Tours
Chesapeake Charms 29 Block Island, RI 20 Hudson Valley Highlights 31 Mackinac Island, Michigan 8 Niagara Falls 14 Vermont Favorites Spring Special 25 Cape Cod & Martha's Vineyard 29 Niagara Falls & Toronto Bk Cvr Williamsburg, VA 26 Savannah, GA & Charleston, SC 5 Civil War Trails 37 Niagara USA 18 Montreal, Quebec, & The Laurentian Mts. 30
August Continued 5 14 17 19 31 21 42 24 16 35 6
July 20 16 14 27 14 12 14 10 17 7 32 32 29 11 22 8
August Aug 1-5 Aug 3-5 Aug 3-5 Aug 3-5 Aug 3-5 Aug 5-6 Aug 12-18 Aug 12-15 Aug 12-14 Aug 12-17 Aug 12-15 Aug 15-19 Aug 16-19 Aug 19-20
Aug 19-22 Aug 19-22 Aug 19-23 Aug 19-25 Aug 21-28 Aug 22 - Sep 1 Aug 25-26 Aug 25 - Sep 2 Aug 26-29 Aug 26-29 Aug 27-30
Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, & Nantucket Busch Gardens, Williamsburg, VA Finger Lakes of New York Saratoga Springs Horse Racing Washington, DC Cooperstown, NY: Baseball Hall of Fame Agawa Canyon, Ontario Cape Cod & Martha's Vineyard Hudson Valley Highlights Quebec City & Montreal Virginia Beach Getaway Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, & Nantucket Gloucester & Salem, Mass.: Whale Watch Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino
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New Hampshire & Indian Head Resort 34 Virginia Beach Getaway 36 Niagara Falls & Toronto Bk Cvr Mackinac Island, Michigan 8 Alaska Cruise 65 Sicily Discovery 67 Gaylord National Resort 11 Nova Scotia 17 Pennsylvania's Horseshoe Curve 33 Niagara Falls 14 Legends on the Crooked Road of Virginia 19
September Sept 1-26 Sept 1-10 Sept 2-6 Sept 4-6 Sept 5-9 Sept 6-9 Sept 6-14 Sept 7-9 Sept 8-9 Sept 8-15 Sept 8-9 Sept 9-11 Sept 9-15 Sept 9-12 Sept 9-13 Sept 9-11 Sept 9-14 Sept 9-14 Sept 10-15 Sept 13-17 Sept 14-16 Sept 14-16 Sept 15-16 Sept 16-18 Sept 16-19 Sept 16-19 Sept 16-20 Sept 16-23 Sept 17-22 Sept 21-23 Sept 21-24 Sept 23-25
Cross Country By Bus 46-47 Irish Explorer 67 Niagara Falls & Toronto Bk Cvr Niagara USA 18 Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, & Nantucket 14 Castles of New York 35 Colorado Rail Adventure 68 Boston, Massachusetts Getaway 17 Chesapeake Charms 29 Mississippi's Gulf Coast 9 Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon 43 Block Island, RI 20 Mackinac Island, Michigan 8 Niagara Falls 14 Maine Maritime 36 Shenandoah Valley of Virginia 39 Quebec City & Montreal 10 Smoky Mountain Showtime & Dollywood 22 Savannah, GA & Charleston, SC 5 Bermuda 5-Day Cruise 64 Finger Lakes of New York 37 Girlfriends Getaway 39 Gettysburg WWII Weekend 44 Long Island, New York 40 Niagara Falls 14 Thousand Islands 27 Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, & Nantucket 14 Canada & New England Cruise 66 Savannah, GA & Charleston, SC 5 Civil War Trails 37 Vermont Fall Splendor 41 Lake George & Lake Placid 40
Departures by Date September Continued Sept 23-25 Sept 23-27 Sept 24-28 Sept 26-29 Sept 27-30 Sept 28-30 Sept 28 - Oct 4 Sept 29-30 Sept 29 - Oct 7 Sept 30 - Oct 2 Sept 30 - Oct 3 Sept 30 - Oct 3 Sept 30 - Oct 4 Sept 30 - Oct 6
October Continued
Williamsburg, Virginia 26 Niagara Falls & Toronto Bk Cvr Dublin, Ohio 27 Cape Cod & Martha's Vineyard 29 Railroads of New Hampshire 38 Pittsburgh Panorama 31 Memphis & Nashville, TN 7 Foxwoods & Mohegan Sun Casinos 21 Western Mediterranean Cruise 65 Ithaca, New York 30 New Hampshire & Indian Head Resort 34 Niagara Falls 14 Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard, & Nantucket 14 Captivating Cuba 69
October Oct 1-6 Oct 3-9 Oct 4-6 Oct 4-7 Oct 5-10 Oct 5-7 Oct 6-13 Oct 7-10 Oct 7-10 Oct 7-9 Oct 8-12 Oct 8-13 Oct 8-18 Oct 12-14 Oct 12-14 Oct 12-15 Oct 12-18 Oct 13-14 Oct 13-14 Oct 13-20 Oct 14-16 Oct 14-16 Oct 14-16 Oct 14-16 Oct 14-16 Oct 14-18 Oct 14-19 Oct 14-21 Oct 15-17
Savannah, GA & Charleston, SC Canyon Country Experience Raven About Richmond Castles of New York Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Salem, Massachusetts Mississippi's Gulf Coast Cape Cod & Martha's Vineyard Montreal, Quebec, & The Laurentian Mts. Mystery Tour Virginia Beach: Under the Boardwalk Savannah, GA & Charleston, SC Panama Canal Cruise Salem, Massachusetts Washington, DC Vermont Fall Splendor Memphis & Nashville, TN Connecticut Rail & Sail Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon Charming Ports of the South Ghosts of Providence, RI Ithaca, New York Lake George & Lake Placid Long Island, New York Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Maine Maritime Myrtle Beach: Starr's 71st Birthday Bash Exotic Caribbean Cruise Newport Lobsterfest
2018 Multi-day Tours
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Oct 17-18 Oct 18-21 Oct 19-21 Oct 19-21 Oct 19-21 Oct 19-21 Oct 19-27 Oct 19-22 Oct 21-23 Oct 21-24 Oct 21-25 Oct 21-26 Oct 21-28 Oct 26 - Nov 1 Oct 28-29 Oct 28-29
Pocono Fall Foliage Outer Banks, NC Boston, Massachusetts Getaway Salem, Massachusetts Villa Roma Murder Mystery Women's History in New York New Orleans Outer Banks, NC Gettysburg, PA: Culinary Creations Pennsylvania's Horseshoe Curve Ark Encounter & Creation Museum Quebec City & Montreal Bermuda 8-Day Cruise Memphis & Nashville, TN Atlantic City Overnight Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino
Nov 2-12 Nov 4-5 Nov 6-7 Nov 10-17 Nov 16-18 Nov 17-18 Nov 21-24 Nov 22-23 Nov 22-24 Nov 25-26 Nov 26-28
Seven Countries, Venice & Paris Maryland: Shops & Slots Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Branson, MO Christmas Cooperstown, NY Feat. Otesaga Resort Christmas on the Potomac Norfolk & Virginia Beach, VA Thanksgiving Lancaster Thanksgiving Newport, RI Thanksgiving Bethlehem Christmas Villa Roma Holiday Celebration
2018 Holidays 44 41 17 49 48 38 23 41 32 33 16 10 66 7 42 34
November 67 22 12 52 44 53 50 50 50 52 51
Jan 1 Jan 15 Feb 14 Feb 19 Mar 11 Mar 17 Mar 30 Apr 1 May 13 May 28 Jun 17 July 4 Sept 3 Sept 9-11 Sept 18-19 Oct 8 Oct 31 Nov 4 Nov 6 Nov 11 Nov 22 Dec 2 Dec 25 Dec 31
New Year's Day Martin Luther King Jr Day Valentine's Day President's Day Daylight Savings Begins - Spring Forward St. Patrick's Day First Night of Passover Easter Mother's Day Memorial Day Father's Day Independence Day Labor Day Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Columbus Day Halloween Daylight Savings Ends - Fall Back Election Day Veteran's Day Thanksgiving First Night of Hanukkah Christmas Day New Year's Eve
December Dec 1-2 Dec 2-4 Dec 2-9 Dec 6-9 Dec 6-10 Dec 7-9 Dec 7-9 Dec 15-16 Dec 15-16 Dec 29 - Jan 2 Dec 30 - Jan 1
Hershey Holiday Overnight Williamsburg Colonial Christmas Bahamas Cruise Niagara Falls Winter Holiday Charlotte, NC Christmas Fredericksburg, VA Holiday Maryland Christmas Experience Christmas on the Potomac Hershey Holiday Overnight Tournament of Roses Parade: Southern CA Big Band New Year's Eve, Ligonier, PA
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Have a group of 30 or more? We can put together a customized trip for you and pick you up at a location of your choice! Just call Randi, our Group Travel Specialist, and she will be happy to help you plan the perfect trip! 800-782-7703 Ext 1461 or Email: rcharen@starrtours.com
2018 MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
You're Invited! New! Celebrate Starr’s 71st Birthday in Myrtle Beach! Join Starr friends and family for our annual Starr Birthday Bash getaway! We’re off to the beach to celebrate with new friends and past Starr travelers on an exciting vacation that’s "shore" to please!
Your 6 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 9 Meals • Starr Birthday Celebration with Calabash Seafood Buffet Dinner at the Giant Crab Seafood Restaurant
PLUS, 4 Fabulous Shows!* • Legends in Concert - The World's Greatest Live Tribute Show • Pure Magic at the Carolina Opry • Pirate's Voyage Dinner & Show • ONE The Show at Alabama Theatre
And...
• Broadway at the Beach Free Time • Barefoot Landing - Free Time • Brookgreen Gardens • National Museum of the Marine Corps. with lunch in the Mess Hall • Oceanview Suites at a Beachfront Hotel in North Myrtle Beach Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! October 14-19
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Day One: Sunday is departure day as we head south with lots of Starr friends. See people you've met before and meet new friends on this fun vacation. Our first overnight is in North Carolina.
Day Two: We’ll board our motorcoach to continue south, arriving in Myrtle Beach by lunchtime. We’ll have time at Broadway at the Beach for lunch and shopping at their many unique specialty shops with treasures you won’t find in your average mall. This afternoon, we’ll check into our resort hotel where every room is a suite with an ocean
Myrtle Beach, Photo by Stacie Stauff Smith
view! Our first evening in Myrtle Beach offers the ultimate evening of food and entertainment with a Birthday Dinner at the Giant Crab where we’ll dine on the freshest, best-tasting seafood in town. Mix and mingle with your fellow travelers over dinner and dessert. After, we’re off to experience the award-winning cast of “Legends In Concert” featuring accomplished tribute artists, talented singers and dancers, and a rockin’ band. Meals: Breakfast , Dinner
Day Three: Our third day starts with a visit to Brookgreen Gardens where
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ONE The Show at the Alabama Theatre we'll marvel at centuries-old live oak trees, view art exhibits, explore rich historical sites, and visit the Native Wildlife Zoo. A boxed lunch is included. This afternoon we'll have free time at our resort to explore nearby shops, relax on the the nationally renowned clogbeach, or sit out on our balcony ging group All That!, combined and listen to the ocean. This with a multi-million dollar laser evening, dinner is on our own light show and the magic of The in Barefoot Landing, a quaint Wagsters. After another free Southern shopping and dinafternoon, we’ll enjoy dinner ing village located along the and entertainment at Pirates Intercoastal Waterway. Tonight Voyage an interactive show that we’re wowed at ONE The Show pits two sides of the audience combining extraordinary talent, against one another. The show features a huge indoor lagoon, 3 pirate ships and acrobats, aerialists, divers, dancers, singers, and a brand new original music score by Dolly Parton. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
sizzling visual elements and extravagant costuming with hit songs including everything from Country, Gospel, Broadway, and Rock to plenty of hilarious family comedy. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Four: Our last full day in Myrtle Beach features Pure Magic at the Carolina Opry starring The Wagsters. The Wagsters bring magic, amazement, comedy and drama together with captivating card tricks, confounding disappearing acts and even some silly sleight of hand. This new live production features
Days Five & Six: On the morning of our fifth day, we’ll head north and stop for an overnight in Virginia. On our final day, we’ll visit the National Museum of the Marine Corps - a lasting tribute to U.S. Marines. A box lunch is served in the Mess Hall. We arrive home with wonderful memories of another great birthday celebration! Meals: 2 Breakfasts, Lunch National Museum of the Marine Corps.
All Trips Include Round-Trip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
2018 MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Savannah, GA & Charleston, SC: Southern Charm Your 6 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 7 Meals • Savannah Trolley Tour • Charleston Sightseeing Tour • Magnolia Plantation & Gardens • Charleston Harbor Dinner Cruise • Charleston City Market • Massie Heritage Center • Beaufort, SC Sightseeing Tour • Parris Island Marine Base • Savannah Theatre Performance Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! April 30 - May 5, June 11-16, 18-23, September 10-15, 17-22, October 1-6, 8-13
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Day One: Join us as we head southward to the coast of Georgia. Our first overnight is in North Carolina.
Day Two: Our first stop in South Carolina is for a guided tour through the historic neighborhood of Beaufort, a coastal town tucked into narrow and interlocking streets and a focal point of American,
Spanish, French, and British history. South Carolina's second oldest city is known for its pedestrian friendly downtown with horse-drawn carriages, and its scenic location on Port Royal Island. It's historic district is lined with fine homes from the Civil War era, welcoming history and architecture buffs. Later, we’ll stop to tour Parris Island Marine Base, a main recruit training station for the United States Marine Corps. 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 beautiful historic squares, River Street, City Market and a visit to the Massie Heritage Center. Discover the history of Savannah, its beautiful city plan and architecture, and the people who have lived here for centuries. The afternoon is free to explore the beauty and history of this wonderful city. Tonight, enjoy a show at The Savannah Theatre, restored to the classic 1940s Art Deco style. This musical comedy production will have you laughing, singing and toe-tapping to the melodies of well-known songs of the past and current hits as well. Meal: Breakfast
A Best Seller!
Charleston, SC, Photo by Jon Bilous
Day Four: 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 about this city, whose name is derived from Charles Towne, named after King Charles II of England. Our guided sightseeing tour includes the old historic city of Charleston, The Battery, Charleston Harbor, Rainbow Row, Four Corners of Law, The College of Charleston, and a drive-through of the Citadel, the military college of South Carolina. After time on our own at Charleston City Market, we’ll have the remainder of the day to explore this wonderful historic city. Tonight, enjoy a dinner cruise on The Spirit of Carolina, the largest and most elegant dining yacht to ply the waters of Charleston Harbor. 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. Our hotel for tonight is in the Charleston area. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
century estate. Founded in 1676 by the Drayton family, Magnolia Plantation has survived the centuries and witnessed the history of our nation unfold from the American Revolution through the Civil War and beyond. It is the oldest public gardens in America, opening its doors to visitors in 1870 to view the thousands of beautiful flowers and plants in its famous gardens. Walk along a myriad of winding paths through one of the largest collections of camellias and azaleas in America. Enjoy a box lunch and even ride the "Nature Train" through the plantation! Later, we start our journey northward. Our hotel is in North Carolina. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Six: We travel home bringing our fond southern memories back to share with friends and family. Meal: Breakfast Spirit of Carolina
Day Five: Savannah, GA
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2018 MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island & New Brunswick
Featuring The Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Festival Your 9 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 10 Meals • 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 & 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 Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! June 30 - July 8
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Peggy's Cove Lighthouse
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Day One: Come with Starr to see the highlights of these beautiful provinces 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.
Day Two: Today we’ll cross the Canadian border and spend one overnight in St. John, New Brunswick. Canada's third largest port has charming streets and hundreds of years of history. Meal: Breakfast
Day Three: A guided sightseeing tour of St. John shows us the historic area including the Loyalist Burial Ground and the City Market, the oldest continually operating market in Canada. Experience the Reversing Falls and hear about the phenomena of the tides of the Bay of Fundy before a scenic ferry ride to Digby, Nova Scotia. Take advantage of the MV Fundy Rose’s outdoor seating and viewing area to feel the wind in your face and search the Bay of Fundy for sightings of whales and other sea life. This evening, enjoy dinner and a performance by Lloyd Smith, “Town Crier” at the Old Orchard Inn, Wolfville, NS. Fully costumed, Mr. Smith will induct each passenger into "The Order of Good Cheer," a ceremony that began in 1605 and is sanctioned by the Province of Nova Scotia. The Old Orchard Inn will also be our overnight host. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Confederation Bridge, Photo by Full Frame Media
Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Festival
Day Four: This morning, we’ll visit GrandPré National Historic Site, a park that commemorates the GrandPré area of Nova Scotia as a center of Acadian settlement from 1682 to 1755, and the deportation of the Acadians from 1755 to 1762. The commemorative church houses exhibits, paintings and stained glass windows. See the Statue of Evangeline, the fictional heroine of Longfellow's famous poem. Later, we'll visit Peggy’s Cove, a picturesque village where lobster fishermen live and work and its famous lighthouse. Our next two overnights will be at a comfortable hotel within walking distance to the Halifax Waterfront. Meal: Breakfast
Day Five: After free time in Halifax, we’ll witness the incredible Tattoo Festival featuring over 2,000 world-class military and civilian performers with pipes and drums, military and civilian bands, historic re-enactments, dancers, acrobats, choirs, military displays and competitions, and drama and comedy in a
number of innovative acts. The Tattoo show is a masterpiece of color, music, artistry, athleticism and nostalgia creating one of the world’s premier cultural and entertainment events. Meal: Breakfast
Days Six & Seven: Travel aboard the Northumberland Ferry and across the Northumberland Strait 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/digging demonstration. Later 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
Days Eight & Nine: We’ll cross the border into the U.S. and spend our last overnight in Massachusetts before arriving home. Meals: 2 Breakfasts
Nova Scotia Ferry running from Digby to St. John, Photo Courtesy of Nova Scotia Tourism Agency
All Trips Include Round-Trip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
2018 MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Memphis & Nashville: A Tennessee Twosome Your 7 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 8 Meals • Memphis Sightseeing Tour • Grand Ole Opry Performance • Elvis Experience Tour at Graceland • Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum • Sun Studio • Opryland Hotel & Delta Riverboat Ride • Nashville Nightlife Theatre • Country Music Hall of Fame • Bush's Visitor Center: Home of Bush's Baked Beans Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! July 20-26, September 28 - October 4, October 12-18, October 26 - November 1
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Day One: Join Starr as we visit the two great cities of Tennessee, Memphis and 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 9 acres of lush indoor gardens, winding rivers, pathways, and sparkling waterfalls. Our visit includes a Riverboat Tour down
Graceland
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 overnight tonight is at a comfortable Nashville area hotel. Meal: Breakfast
Day Three: Today, we travel to Memphis to tour Elvis Presley’s famed home. Get "all shook up" at the all-new Graceland Visitor Entertainment Complex offering a fully-immersive Elvis and pop culture experience to celebrate the most popular entertainer of all time. The Graceland Mansion Tour will present the personal side of Elvis's life and across the street at the all-new entertainment complex, enjoy exciting and engaging exhibitions, attractions and experiences. The Elvis Experience Tour Includes Mansion Audio-Guided Tour & Orientation film, full access to the state of the art Visitor Entertainment Complex, Elvis' two custom airplanes, Presley Car
Delta Flatboat Ride, Opryland Hotel, Photo Courtesy of Visit Music City
Museum, Elvis: The Entertainer Career Showcase Museum, and Elvis Discovery Exhibits. Lunch is at Graceland's Vernon's Smokehouse offering Southern-style plate lunches and world-famous Memphis barbecue fare. Our hotel for the next two evenings is located in the heart of Memphis. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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 tonight is at a comfortable Nashville area hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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We begin our journey homeward traveling through the vast Smoky Mountains and the beautiful Appalachian Mountains. This afternoon we’ll stop at Bush’s Beans Visitor Center for a sneak peek at what goes into making those famous beans. Tonight we spend in Wytheville, VA. Meal: Breakfast
A comprehensive 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 stories of famous artists such as Carl Perkins, Jerry Lee Lewis, and B.B. King. At Sun Studios, see where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and many others created the music that changed the world. Meal: Breakfast
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Day Seven: Today, we arrive home with fond memories of our Tennessee vacation. Meal: Breakfast Country Music Hall of Fame
Day Five: Today, we travel back to Nashville to explore the Country Music Hall of Fame. Step into the world of country music and discover the stories behind the songs. See over 3,000 stage costumes, original song manuscripts, instruments, and personal items on display. This evening we dine and experience a celebration of country music from both past and present at the Nashville Nightlife
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Lisa-Marie Airplane, Graceland
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Mackinac Island, Michigan Your 7 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 8 Meals • Ferry to Mackinac Island • 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 • Henry Ford Museum Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! June 3-9, July 29 - August 4, August 19-25, September 9-15
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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
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'll 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 Troy, Michigan. Meal: Breakfast
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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, 1000 square feet of tropical gardens filled Mackinac Island, Photo by Michael G. Smith with hundreds of live butterflies from four continents. Our island accommodations are at the quaint Victorian-style Inn on Mackinac, a comfortable and delightful familyowned historic inn. Meal: Breakfast
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by a small population of 500 permanent warm and friendly residents and scores of summer residents, maintaining bluff cottages in original state. On this trip you'll explore the historic, natural beauty of Mackinac Island and the downtown hustle and bustle of the early 1800s. Our first overnight is in Ohio.
Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island
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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 the motion 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
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 German family-style meal. Tonight we spend in Ohio. 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 Seven: Our deluxe motorcoach whisks us home and our memories are frozen in time, just like the magical land we visited. Meal: Breakfast Frankenmuth, Photo by Peter Cin Toronto
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Mississippi Gulf Coast Featuring Biloxi, New Orleans, & Atlanta Your 8 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 9 Meals • Biloxi Shrimping Trip & Marine Adventure Cruise • New Orleans Sightseeing Tour • Biloxi Sightseeing Tour • Bellingrath Gardens & Home • Jazz Brunch at Court of Two Sisters • Beauvoir • New Orleans French Quarter • Little White House • World of Coca-Cola Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! September 8-15 October 6-13
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Days One & Two: This tour offers the best of Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi with wonderful hotels, attractions and dining. As we travel southward, we'll 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 personal retreat of Franklin D. Roosevelt,
the 32nd President of the United States. Located in the Historic District of Warm Springs, Georgia, this preserved cottage tells the story of this great world leader and was where he died. Later we continue on to Biloxi, Mississippi where we’ll spend three 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 at this upscale, waterfront casino resort. Meal: Breakfast
Beau Rivage, Photo by Andy Anderson
Day Four: This morning, our guide shows us Biloxi sights including the Visitor Center and Museum, Hurricane Memorials, Biloxi Town Green and Biloxi Lighthouse. Then, we'll board the "Sailfish," a Living Marine Adventure Cruise that takes us on a real Biloxi Shrimping trip. Learn everything you ever wanted to know about catching, cooking, and eating this delicious southern delicacy, Mississippi Gulf Coast Style. Lunch is on own before we enjoy a tour of Beauvoir, the last home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Dinner tonight is at our beautiful hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Five: Our day begins with a fascinating introduction to the endFrench Quarter, New Orleans
Spend 3 Overnights at Biloxi’s Beau Rivage Resort! less variety of sights found in America’s most European city. Our guided tour of New Orleans shows us historic Esplanade Avenue and the mansions of Creole merchants nestled among 100-year-old oak trees. We'll also have views of the Superdome, St. Louis III Cemetery, Charles Avenue, Tulane University and Loyola Universities 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
Day Six: Today, we travel through Alabama and stop to tour the beautiful Bellingrath Gardens and Home. Built in 1935, the English Renaissance home is complete with its original furnishings and extensive collection of decorative arts. We’ll also 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,
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and more! Later we’ll arrive in Atlanta where we’ll spend our overnight. Meal: Breakfast
Day Seven: This morning, we'll stop for a visit to Atlanta's World of Coca Cola. Get closer than ever before to the vault that houses the secret formula, get a behindthe-scenes look at the bottling process, view the largest collection of Coke Memorabilia and send your taste buds on a trip around the globe as you taste more than 100 beverages. Later we’ll begin our journey northward and stop for an overnight in North Carolina. Meal: Breakfast
Day Eight: Today we arrive home with wonderful memories of our southern vacation. Meal: Breakfast
World of Coca-Cola, Photo by Vanessa Sabino
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Québec City & Montréal Your 6 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 1 Meal • Québec City Sightseeing Tour • Montréal Sightseeing Tour • Notre-Dame Basilica • Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré • Montmorency Falls • Casino de Montréal* • New York State Capitol Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! July 15-20, August 12-17, Sept. 9-14, Oct. 21-26
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Day One: Québec City and Montréal are the perfect places to experience a European-style vacation without having to fly across the Atlantic. Traveling north through New York State we cross the border into Canada and arrive in the exciting city of Montréal. Our accommodations for the next two evenings are located in the heart of the city, 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 Harbour Front, The Old French Quarter, Mt. Royal Park and Beaver Lake, Downtown Financial District, University of Montréal, McGill
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University, and more. The highlight of our tour is a visit to the masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture, Notre-Dame Basilica - built between 1824 and 1829. Paintings, sculptures, and stained-glass windows illustrate biblical passages as well as 350 years of parish history. Big enough to hold 4,000 worshipers and breathtaking in the richness of its interior furnishings, the Notre-Dame Basilica is a place like no other in Montreal - once seen, never forgotten. This afternoon, enjoy free time on own exploring this beautiful city. Choose from the many historical, natural, and cultural offerings that make this city, filled with Old World charm, famous. Tonight, we’ll try our luck at the Casino de Montréal, overlooking the St. Lawrence River and situated in magnificent Parc des Iles. The casino features 88 gaming tables with over 1,700 slot machines, Keno, and electronic horse racing as well as many restaurants from fine gourmet dining to a sumptuous buffet, fashionable bars with live entertainment, and two boutiques.
Day Three: Today, we arrive in Québec City for a guided tour including views of the Plains of Abraham, Joan of Arc Gardens, Parliament, Cape Diamond, Place d' Armes, Old Québec, Chateau Frontenac, Notre-Dame Basilica, Photo by Stephan Poulin, Tourisme Montreal
A Taste of Europe Just to Our North!
Parliament, Québec, Photo by Jean-Guy Lavoie
Old Montréal, Photo by Songquan Deng
Place Royal, and much more! Our accommodations for the next two nights are at one of the finest hotels in Québec City, the Hilton Québec, overlooking Parliament Hill and just steps away from the entrance to the old walled city. This evening is on own so we can get the flavor of this wonderful city. Old Québec, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure, is walkable and safe. Stroll the only walled city north of Mexico and its cobblestone streets. As the cradle of French civilization in North America, it’s a living history lesson with a remarkable mix of architecture, heritage, art, and culture.
Day Four: Two special places are on today's itinerary: First, we'll visit the extraordinarily beautiful Shrine of Sainte Anne de Beaupré. Paintings, mosaics, stained glass windows, stone and wooden sculptures reveal the extraordinary beauty and history of the Shrine, and the
Montmorency Falls
important role that it continues to play in the faith of the people. Next, we'll see Montmorency Falls. At 272 feet high, the waterfall is 1½ times the height of Niagara Falls and offers spectacular vistas over the St. Lawrence River and the capital.
Day Five: Our journey home from Québec City takes us through Lake George where we'll spend one overnight.
Day Six: On our last day, we’ll visit New York State’s Capitol in Albany the seat of government for New York since the 1880s. Sitting majestically atop Albany's State Street hill, the New York State Capitol is a marvel of late 19th century architectural grandeur, build by hand of solid masonry over a period of 32 years. After, we'll continue our safe journey home with all the new friends we made. Meal: Breakfast
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Norfolk, VA & NATO Festival Featuring Virginia International Tattoo Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 5 Meals • NATO Festival & Reserved Seating at the Parade of Nations • Virginia International Tattoo & Hullabaloo Festivities • Nauticus Battleship Wisconsin Elizabeth River & Naval Base Boat Cruise • NEW! Norfolk Botanical Gardens with LanternAsia exhibit • Freemason Abbey Dinner Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! April 26-29
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Day One: Norfolk, Virginia offers two special events to celebrate: NATO Festival and the Virginia International Tattoo Festival and Starr takes you there in style! Today, we’ll check into our Norfolk area hotel for three overnights. Dinner tonight is at Freemason Abbey, a 142-year-
old renovated church. Meal: Dinner
Day Two: Today, we'll spend at Nauticus, an exciting science and technology center exploring the power of the sea. See the USS Wisconsin, one of the largest battleships ever built and take a boat cruise along the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads Harbor aboard the Victory Rover. Thrill to the sight of aircraft carriers, nuclear submarines, guided missile cruisers, and other ships that form the world's most powerful Armada. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Three: Today starts at the NATO Festival with reserved seating at the Parade of Nations. Explore 28 countries in a day - without a passport! Food, culture and entertainment are just a few of the attractions in store for us at NATOFest. Enjoy cultural performance acts and demonstrations from NATO member nations. Enjoy a fabulous parade of marching bands, NJROTC teams, Virginia International Tattoo performers and
Virginia International Tattoo at the NATOFest
floats that represent all member nations. Later, we’ll enjoy a tram tour of the Norfolk Botanical Gardens, an oasis of over 40 themed gardens encompassing 155 breathtaking acres. While there, we'll enjoy "LanternAsia!" a colossal exhibit of over 30 magical works of art crafted from silk and steel depicting traditional Chinese themes. Tonight starts with the Virginia International Tattoo Hullabaloo Festivities where prior to each Tattoo performance, we can enjoy a variety of tasty foods and craft beers, music, dance and drill performances, photoops with performers and even an audience judged piping competition. The evening’s highlight is the Virginia International Tattoo, renowned for presenting the traditional sounds of the massed pipes and drums, sharing a profound sense of American pride and
patriotism, and celebrating our friends and allies through the exciting spectacle of international performers. A cast of over 900, including bagpipers, drummers, military bands, dancers, singers, drill teams, color guards and performers of all kinds will participate in this awe-inspiring show - the largest tattoo military musical display - in the United States. Meal: Breakfast
Day Four: Today, we travel home with memories of our beautiful vacation to last a lifetime! Meal: Breakfast Norfolk, VA, Photo Courtesy of Visit Norfolk
New! Gaylord National Resort National Harbor, MD Your 2 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 1 Meal • Gaylord National Resort Accommodations • Capital Wheel • National Harbor Shuttle to/from MGM Casino & Tanger Outlets March 3-4, July 28-29 August 25-26
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Located on 300 acres along the Potomac River, National Harbor holds dozens of shops, eateries and hotels, plus a slew of waterfocused entertainment. We'll arrive Saturday to stay in a beautifully appointed hotel room at the Gaylord National Resort, just steps away from this dining, shopping and entertainment destination. This spectacular waterfront resort features a stunning 19-story glass atrium and sweeping views of the Potomac River. Along the water is the Capital Wheel where we'll soar 180 feet above the Potomac River waterfront and marvel at the incomparable views. Sights visible include the National Cathedral, Washington Monument, Masonic Temple, City of Alexandria, Prince George’s County, and the lush parklands throughout the DC-Maryland-Virginia region. Catch the free shuttle to the Tanger Outlets at National Harbor for deals at more than 85 brand name stores. Or visit the brand-new MGM National Harbor with Las Vegas-style on-site gambling, dining and entertainment. Test your luck at any of the 3,600 slot machines and 140 gaming tables. Sunday afternoon we depart for home. Toll Free: 800-782-7703 • www.starrtours.com
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Gaylord Hotel, Photo by Ron Cogswell Capitol Wheel, Photo Courtesy of Gaylord National Resort
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Golden Isles of Georgia
Featuring Jekyll Island, St. Simons Island & Savannah Your 7 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 9 Meals • Beaufort Sightseeing Tour • Jekyll Island Tram Tour & Dinner at Jekyll Island Club • St. Simons Island Sightseeing Tour • Savannah Harbor Cruise • Savannah Theatre Performance • Savannah Trolley Tour • Massie Heritage Center • Heyward House Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! April 22-28
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Day One: Nestled on the Georgia coast, midway between Savannah, GA, and Jacksonville, FL, lies the mainland city of Brunswick and its beautiful barrier islands. Pristine stretches of marshland, punctuated by small islands known as hammocks, define
the breathtaking landscape and create the appearance of a continuous stretch of land reaching out to the barrier islands. As we travel south, we'll stop for an overnight in North Carolina.
Day Two: Today, we'll tour historic Beaufort, SC, a city of lordly mansions of pre-Revolutionary and pre-Civil War eras. Later, we'll arrive at Jekyll Island for two overnights on this island featuring Victorian beauty and unspoiled natural wonders. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Three: Today, we'll tour St. Simons Island followed by a tram tour of the Jekyll Island Historic District where from 1886 to 1942 this area served as the winter retreat
for America’s wealthiest families. Tour two historical buildings, visit the museum, and view a video about the fascinating story of Jekyll Island. A 3-course dinner is in store for us at the Jekyll Island Club. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Four: Today we travel to Savannah's River Street followed by a Savannah Harbor Cruise with a Southern Buffet. Hear the captain's intriguing tales and historic facts as we travel a river once used by the founders of this beautiful city. Tonight, we'll check into our Savannah hotel for two overnights. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Jekyll Island Tram Tour
A trolley tour of Savannah kicks off our day featuring historic squares and monuments along with a visit to the Massie Heritage Center. Our afternoon is free to explore this beautiful city. Tonight, experience a musi-
Jekyll Island Club
cal comedy production at the Savannah Theatre that will have us laughing, singing, and tapping our toes to the melodies of well-known songs of the past and present. Meal: Breakfast
Day Six: Before we start our travels northward, we’ll visit the 1840s Heyward House, one of only eight antebellum homes remaining in the Lowcountry coastal town of Bluffton. Our last night is in North Carolina. Meal: Breakfast
Day Seven: Today we arrive home with our wonderful southern memories. Meal: Breakfast
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Overnight Getaway Your 2 Day Tour Includes: • Dover Downs Hotel & Casino Package:* (1) Breakfast $50 Free Slot Play (Feb, Nov) $30 Free Slot Play (July) • Harrah's Philadelphia Casino Package:* $30 Free Slot Play
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino is Delaware’s largest and most luxurious AAA Four Diamond Award Hotel and Casino offering the area’s largest variety of entertainment including fabulous dining options ranging from deli to gourmet, 24-hour gaming including live table games, unique shopping at exclusive boutiques, and a luxurious spa! The world class casino offers over 2,300 slot machines, electronic and live table games, and an 18-table Poker Room. Plus, you’ll enjoy a visit to Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino en route to Delaware. In addition to the adrenaline-pumping thrills of horse racing, the casino at Harrah's features more than 2,900 of your favorite slots and video poker machines. What a lucky vacation!
February 15-16, July 12-13, November 6-7
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Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Dover Downs Hotel & Casino
Harrah's Casino
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New! Virginia Beach, VA: Winter Wildlife Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 6 Meals • Whales & Wildlife Sea Adventure Boat Cruise • Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center • Virginia Beach Sightseeing Tour • Cape Henry Lighthouse • Military Aviation Museum Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! March 8-11
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Day One: Grab your winter gear for some fun in Virginia Beach! Tonight we check into our oceanfront hotel for three overnights. Meal: Dinner
Day Two: This morning begins with a sightseeing tour of Virginia Beach. Learn about the history of the area while enjoying beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay. See Cape Henry Lighthouse which stands near the "First Landing" site where English settlers arrived in 1607. This afternoon, we’ll explore over 800,000 gallons of one of the best aquariums and animal habitats in the country at the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. Experience hands-on exhibits, a
nature path, and marshlands. Dinner is at a local restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Whale Watch, Photo Courtesy of the Virginia Aquarium
Day Three: The highlight of our trip is a Whales & Wildlife Sea Adventure Boat Tour. Hop aboard the Atlantic Explorer for an opportunity to see the ocean's most magnificent creatures as they visit our coastal waters, while enthusiastic educators help bring the ocean to life with items to see and touch. This 2-2.5 hour trip in search of whales, dolphins, seals, and seabirds brings us as close as possible to commonly observed species as well as an immense variety of seabirds and waterfowl. Experience spectacular views from outdoor covered
decks, or from cushioned seats inside a climate-controlled cabin. After lunch at Rockafeller's Restaurant, we’ll visit the Military Aviation Museum, home to one of the largest private collections of World War I & II era military aircraft in the world. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Four: We’ll pack up and travel home today with wonderful wildlife memories! Meal: Breakfast
Vermont Valentine at the Brandon Inn Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 6 Meals • Valentine Dinner with Entertainment • Horse-Drawn Sleigh Ride • Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Factory • NEW! Woodchuck Cidery • NEW! Cold Hollow Cider Mill • NEW! Maple Landmark Woodcraft • Vermont Teddy Bear Co. • Church Street Marketplace • NEW! Shelburne Country Store Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! February 12-15
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Day One: Today, we journey to the historic Brandon Inn located in the Champlain Valley of Vermont. We'll spend three lovely overnights here. Upon our arrival, we'll be treated to a Welcome Wine and Cheese Reception. Meal: Dinner
Day Two: After a delicious breakfast, we'll see cider that's still made the old fashioned way at Cold Hollow Cider Mill. After sampling their many products, it's time to snuggle up with your special Valentine on a horsedrawn sleigh ride through the beautiful countryside. What says romance more than a sleigh ride? After, we’ll have time in the charming village of Stowe for lunch on own and shopping. Our day continues with a a tour at Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream factory where we'll learn about the product and taste samples.
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Tonight, we enjoy a delicious dinner at our hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Three: This morning, we'll visit Maple Landmark Woodcraft, one of the largest wooden toy manufacturers in the US, proud crafters of award-winning wood toys, games, educational items and gifts. Next, we'll tour the Vermont Teddy Bear Company followed by a stop at historic Church Street Marketplace, an open-air mall, for lunch and shopping on own. This afternoon, we'll visit Shelburne Country Store, an original 1859 Vermont country store where you'll find all of your favorites and lots of wonderful gift ideas to choose from. After, we'll tour and sample the specialty brews at Woodchuck Cidery, home of Vermont's famous Hard Cider. Tonight is a special four course Valentine's Dinner along with a
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Brandon Inn Vermont Sleigh Ride
dessert demonstration. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Four: After a delicious breakfast, we'll travel home taking with us our many fond memories of our Valentine getaway in Vermont! Meal: Breakfast
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Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard, & Nantucket Island Your 5 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 5 Meals • Martha's Vineyard Sightseeing Tour & Ferry Ride • Nantucket Sightseeing Tour & Ferry Ride • Cape Cod National Seashore • Riding Tour of Provincetown's Sand Dunes • JFK Memorial • Olde Mistick Village
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Day One: Picturesque Victorian cottages, quaint gingerbread houses, historic landmarks, and miles of unspoiled beaches are waiting to charm you on this popular vacation. After checking into
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. Tonight you may choose to hop aboard our comfortable motorcoach to travel a short distance into downtown Hyannis to dine at a local restaurant or have a relaxing dinner at our hotel. Meal: Breakfast
Ferry Rides to Martha’s Vineyard & Nantucket!
Cape Cod Shore, Photo credit Jim Lopes
Day Three: We're off to Provincetown where we'll board an SUV for a guided riding tour through the historic sand dunes and National Seashore Park. Experience the unspoiled beaches, sparkling waters, waves crashing, and dunes as far as you can see. This afternoon, we stop at the Cape Cod National Seashore with views of the Highland Lighthouse and a stretch of pristine sandy beach. Before returning to our hotel, we’ll visit the JFK Memorial. Meal: Breakfast
Day Four: Martha's Vineyard Ferry, Photo by Paul Lowry
Today, we’ll ferry to Nantucket
for a historic tour of America’s "most scenic little island." Witness the beauty of The Old Mill, "Sconset" Village with its rosecovered cottages, Low Beach, Sankaty Head Lighthouse, cranberry bogs and Nantucket moors followed by free time on our own to have lunch, shop and explore this quaint town. Meal: Breakfast
Day Five: As we head south toward home, we make a final stop at Connecticut's Olde Mistick Village with its beautiful setting and unique collection of shops and restaurants. This has been a lovely vacation! Meal: Breakfast
Niagara Falls: One Wonder After Another Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 3 Meals • Niagara Falls Boat Cruise • Niagara Falls & Niagara-onthe-Lake Sightseeing Tour • Optional Dinner & Show at "Oh Canada Eh?!" May 20-23, June 3-6*, July 8-11, 15-18, Aug. 26-29, September 9-12*, 16-19*, September 30 - October 3* -Rates From-
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our comfortable Hyannis Hotel for four overnights, we'll meet our fellow travelers during dinner at our hotel. Meal: Dinner
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 hotel located conveniently to the falls and within walking distance to many attractions, restaurants, and shops.
Day Two: Our guided sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls takes us to visit the spectacular Floral Clock and gives us a view of the exciting Whirlpool Aerocar as it travels above the swirling whirlpool.
We’ll make our way to Niagaraon-the-Lake where the Niagara River meets Lake Ontario. We’ll pass vineyards and orchards and enjoy free time for lunch in this charming town. Tonight, we have an optional dinner & 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
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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: Our journey home will carry us through New York and Pennsylvania’s beautiful Pocono Mountains. Meal: Breakfast
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Biltmore Blooms: Festival of Flowers, Asheville, NC Your 5 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 6 Meals • Biltmore Estate Audio Tour & Festival of Flowers • Asheville Sightseeing Tour • Reynolda House • Museum of the Shenandoah
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Day One: Join us as we travel to the most architecturally diverse city in North Carolina, Asheville. Our first overnight is in Virginia.
our comfortable hotel for two overnights, we'll have free time in downtown Asheville before dinner at a local restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Three: Today, we are in for a treat as we attend the 32nd 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 Festival. See exquisite floral displays of tulips, azaleas and other spring flowers in this beautiful setting surrounded by the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy
Day Two: Our sightseeing tour of Asheville includes views of historic sights such as the Basilica of St. Lawrence and the Vance Memorial. After checking into
Biltmore Estate
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 and gardens. Our audio guide helps us capture the feeling of being guided through Biltmore's grand rooms by its curators and hosts. Meal: Breakfast
Day Four: Reynolda House
This morning, we visit Reynolda House, the 1917 estate of industrialist R.J. Reynolds. The
64-room home contains original furnishings, family clothing and children's toys and an awardwinning art collection. As we travel towards home, our last overnight is in Virginia. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Five: Before arriving home, we'll pay a visit to the Museum of the Shenandoah offering a great overview of the area. Experience the Historic House, discover the Gardens and explore the Museum. Meal: Breakfast
Villa Roma Resort: Italian Festival in the Catskills of NY Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 9 Meals • Overnight Accommodations at Villa Roma Resort with full program of daily activities including an array of Italian-themed activities • Bellini Cocktail Party • Nightly Entertainment • Famous Caesar's Night Banquet Dinner • San Gennaro Feast Party • Woodbury Common Premium Outlets
Explore the fantastic amenities and beautiful setting of Villa Roma Resort during their Italian Festival! Your tour includes overnight accommodations at Villa Roma Resort and a full program of planned daily activities including BINGO, Trivia, Water Aerobics, Dance Classes, Arts & Crafts, and more as well as nightly entertainment. It's the perfect getaway for seniors who want it all! Feast on scrumptious meals at the resort including full breakfasts, light lunches, and 5-course dinners including many favorite dishes that grandma used to make! This Italian Festival getaway includes a Bellini Cocktail Party, San Gennaro Street Feast Party with the Sights, Tastes, and Smells of Little Italy, as well as Italian themed activities featuring the Famous Caesar's Night dinner- a banquet fit for a king, Special Star-Studded Nightly entertainment in the Forum Nightclub, Bocce Tournaments, Bingo, Italian Movie Festival, Italian Trivia, and more!
Reconnect with your Italian Heritage! Join us for a celebration of all things Italian: Culture, Food, Drinks, Entertainment, Attitude, & Ambience!
Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! February 13-16
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Ark Encounter & Creation Museum, Cincinnati, OH Bible History Comes to Life! Your 5 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 5 Meals • The Ark Encounter • Creation Museum • Ohio River Dinner Cruise • Cincinnati Zoo Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! July 8-12, October 21-25
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Day One: Come with Starr as we travel through biblical history while the bible comes to life. Today, we travel into Ohio to spend our first night in Cambridge.
Day Two: We’ll have the morning to walk through biblical history while exploring the state-of-the-art Creation Museum. Here, the history of the Bible vividly comes to life. As we enter the Time Tunnel, we’ll be transported back 6,000 years to the dawn of time and the beginning of everything in the book of Genesis. Encounter a realistic Garden of Eden, animatronic Noah, flood dioramas, and stunning video displays throughout the journey. Other exhibits include a fascinating insectarium, sculpted dinosaurs of all kinds in the Dino Den, a full-size Allosaurus skeleton, and much more. Our tour finishes by watching one of the theater productions, "The Last Adam." This moving and unique presentation helps Christianity make sense! Tonight we arrive at our Cincinnati hotel where we’ll check in for two overnights. Meal: Breakfast
Day Three: Today we'll pay a visit to the Ark Encounter, featuring a full-size
Riverboat
Noah's Ark, built according to the dimensions given in the Bible. Standing at seven stories tall and a football field and a half long, this marvel of engineering is the largest timber-frame structure in the world, full of world-class exhibits designed to answer questions about the biblical account of Noah's Ark. From the moment you turn the corner and the towering Ark comes into view, to the friendly animals in the zoo, or the jawdropping exhibits inside the Ark, you'll experience the pages of the Bible like never before. Tour three decks filled with scores of exhibit bays illustrating the animals of Noah's time and what Noah's life may have been like. Tonight, we’ll take in the skyline and watch the Ohio River go by in while on the Captain's Dinner Cruise with BB Riverboat. Enjoy DJ entertainment and a buffet dinner on one of their grand riverboats. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Ark Encounter
Days Four & Five: Today starts with a visit to the Cincinnati Zoo, the second-oldest zoo in the nation. The Zoo's 75 acres house more than 580 animal species and 3,000 plant varieties making it one of the largest zoo collections in the U.S. - it's no wonder it is consistently ranked one of the top zoos in the country! We’ll spend our last night in Cambridge, OH before traveling home with our wonderful memories. Meals: 2 Breakfasts
Creation Museum
Montréal: International Jazz Festival Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 3 Meals • Montréal Jazz Festival* • Montréal Sightseeing Tour • Notre-Dame Basilica June 28 - July 1
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Come with Starr and experience the Annual Montréal International Jazz Festival, one of the largest and most popular music festivals in the world, featuring artists gathered from around the globe. Enjoy a variety of perform ances held in both small jazz clubs and Montréal International Jazz Festival, Photo by Jean-François Leblanc, ©Festival Int. de Jazz de Montréal large venues; discover the sounds of Jazz, Blues, Latin Jazz, Brazilian, Cuban, African, Reggae, Contemporary, and much more! We’ll stay in a hotel conveniently located to the Festival so we can enjoy the festivities 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.
All Trips Include Round-Trip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
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Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island & New Brunswick Your 9 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 12 Meals • Peggy’s Cove • St. John, NB Sightseeing Tour • Halifax Sightseeing Tour • Prince Edward Island featuring Anne of Green Gables Museum, Carriage Ride, Tea & Potato Planting Demonstration • Ferry Crossings: -St John, NB to Digby, NS -Caribou, NS to Woods Island, PEI • Confederation Bridge Crossing • "Town Crier" Performance • Grafton Street Dinner Theatre • Grand-Pre National Historic Site • Lobster Supper Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! August 25 - September 2
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Day One: Come with Starr to see the highlights of these beautiful provinces. As we travel north, our first overnight is in Portland, ME. Meal: Dinner
Days Two & Three: We’ll cross the Canadian border and spend one overnight in St. John, New Brunswick along with a guided tour that shows us City Market and the Reversing Falls and tells us about the phenomena of the tides of the Bay of Fundy. We'll enjoy a scenic ferry ride aboard the MV Fundy Rose, to Digby, Nova Scotia. Our third night features dinner and a performance by Lloyd Smith, “Town Crier.” Fully costumed, Mr. Smith will induct each guest into "The Order of Good Cheer," a ceremony that began in 1605. Wolfville, NS's Old Orchard Inn will also be our host for the night. Meals: 2 Breakfasts, Dinner
Day Four: This morning, we’ll visit GrandPré National Historic Site commemorating Acadian settlers from 1682 to 1755, and their deportation from 1755 to 1762.
The church houses exhibits, paintings and stained glass windows. See the Statue of Evangeline, the fictional heroine of Longfellow's famous poem. Later, we'll visit Peggy’s Cove, a picturesque village where lobster fishermen live and work and its famous lighthouse. Our next two overnights are at a comfortable hotel within walking distance to the Halifax Waterfront. Meal: Breakfast
Prince Edward Island's Cape Bear Lighthouse Photo Courtesy of Paul Reeves Photography
Day Five: Today we'll join our kilted local guide for an informative and fun-filled ride through the streets of Halifax immersing us in its history and culture. Visit the Titanic Gravesites at Fairview Lawn Cemetery, stop for a picture at Citadel Hill and a walk through the Victorian Public Gardens. After free time in Halifax, we’ll experience Grafton Street Dinner Theatre featuring delicious food, original music and comedy, friendly staff, and talented performers! Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Days Six & Seven: Travel aboard the Northumberland Ferry to Prince Edward Island for a traditional lobster
Statue of Evangeline Photo Courtesy of Nova Scotia Tourism Agency
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 demonstration. We’ll cross the Confederation Bridge , the longest bridge over waters that freeze in the world, to return to St. John. Meals: 2 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
Days Eight & Nine: We’ll cross the border into the U.S. and spend our last overnight in Massachusetts before arriving home. Meals: 2 Breakfasts
Boston, Massachusetts Getaway Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 2 Meals • Boston Sightseeing Tour • Bunker Hill Monument • Charlestown Navy Yard • Optional Boston Harbor Boat Cruise June 22-24, July 20-22, September 7-9 October 19-21
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The vibrant city of Boston is renowned for its cultural facilities, worldclass educational institutions, champion sports franchises, as well as its place at the very forefront of American history. There is no better way to experience the cosmopolitan and historic city of Boston than with Starr! After our first of two comfortable overnights in suburban Boston, we'll spend a full day in downtown Boston beginning with an extensive guided sightseeing tour of all major sites in Boston’s North End and Cambridge including Old North Church, Paul Revere Home, Boston Commons, Public Gardens, Freedom Trail, Financial District, Back Bay areas of Fenway, Boston Harbor along with Harvard University. This afternoon and evening we’ll have plenty of time on our 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 to learn about The Battle, the building of the Monument and the history of Charlestown After, we'll visit Charlestown Navy Yard and view the USS Constitution, "Old Ironsides." We'll arrive home with wonderful Boston memories. Toll Free: 800-782-7703 • www.starrtours.com
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
Boston Skyline State House, Photo by Kyle Klein
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Agawa Canyon, Ontario Your 7 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 8 Meals • Full Day Agawa Canyon Train Tour • Soo Locks Boat Tour • Detroit Princess Riverboat Lunch Cruise • Edsel & Eleanor Ford House • Mackinaw Crossings Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom!
As we make our way west, we'll stop to tour the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House to hear the story of one of America’s most important industrial families. After spending our second night in Troy, MI, we’ll enjoy free time at Mackinaw Crossings for shopping and dining. Our next two overnights will be in Sault Ste. Marie, ON. Meals: 2 Breakfasts
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Day One: It will take you away, and leave you breathless. It's one of the most popular train tours in Northern America. Come with Starr and experience this unique journey through the Agawa Canyon. Today, we'll ride our deluxe motorcoach to our overnight stay in Ohio.
All aboard! for a rail adventure into the heart of the Canadian Wilderness. This full-day Agawa Canyon excursion transports us over towering trestles, alongside pristine northern lakes and rivers, and through the awesome granite rock formations and vast mixed forests of the
Full Day Train Tour
Canadian Shield. As the train winds its way through this immense land, hear about points of interest and some of the rich history of the region with stories of the Ojibway, fur traders, explorers, and entrepreAgawa Canyon Train Tour neurs that pioneered this vast wilderness. Locomotive big ships. Our boat rides the wamounted digital cameras proter as it is raised 21 feet straight vide an "engineer's eye view" on the monitors throughout the up, to the level of Lake Superior showing us all the sights, the coaches. After coasting down majesty, and the excitement of to the Canyon floor, we’ll have Michigan's oldest city, Sault Ste. time to experience the rugged Marie. Tonight's hotel is located pristine beauty up close. Enjoy in Frankenmuth, Michigan. scenic walks leading to several waterfalls, experience an invigo- Meal: Breakfast rating climb to the breathtaking lookout perched 250 feet above the canyon floor, or just relax and watch the Agawa River flow peacefully by. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Five:
Soo Locks Boat Tour, Photo by Michelle Hill, US Army Corp of Engineers
Today, we embark on a Soo Locks Boat Tour to experience the largest waterway traffic system on earth. Travel through the locks, right up alongside the
Day Six: We'll travel to Detroit for an enjoyable cruise aboard the 5-story Detroit Princess Riverboat featuring lunch and live entertainment. We spend tonight in the Cleveland, OH area. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Seven: Today, our motorcoach whisks us home. Meal: Breakfast
New! Niagara USA Featuring Seneca Niagara Casino Your 3 Day Tour Includes:
You don’t need your passport for this fun 3-day getaway to Niagara Falls, NY. After lunch on own in Corning, NY, we’ll check in for two overnights at Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino boasting a AAA Four Diamond hotel. The full-service casino features over 3,600 slot machines, 100 table games and top-tier amenities. (A gaming package is included for those 21 and over.) Our hotel is a short 3 blocks from the falls and many attractions.
Tour Director • Niagara Falls Boat Cruise • Discover Niagara Shuttle • Seneca Niagara Casino's Four Diamond Accommodations & Casino Package: $100 Free Slot Play $40 Food Credits June 17-19, September 4-6
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Day Two: Today starts with the iconic Maid of the Mist Boat Ride
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taking us in front of the American Falls and into the Horseshoe of the Canadian Falls. We’ll don our ponchos to keep dry from the spray! The rest of the day is free to explore all Niagara has to offer. Hop on and off the convenient Discover Niagara Shuttle to experience Niagara’s iconic landscape, rich history and the thriving culture and communities along the scenic Niagara River. Enjoy a day of discovery as you connect to 15 destination sites along the 14-mile route from the "Falls to the Fort." Stops include Niagara Gorge Discovery Center, Aquarium of Niagara, Niagara Arts And Cultural Center, Oakwood Cem-
Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino
etery, Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Power Project Power Vista and Old Fort Niagara.
Day Three: It’s back home we go after this wonderful USA getaway.
All Trips Include Round-trip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
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New! Legends on the Crooked Road of Virginia: A Celebration of Country Music Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 5 Meals • Statler Brothers Tribute Concert • The Honky Tonk Girls, Patsy & Loretta Show • "Johnny Cash Returns" w/ June at The Carter Fold • Bristol Motor Speedway Tour & Catered Dinner • Birthplace of Country Music Museum • Stonewall Jackson House Museum • Belle Grove Plantation • Lee Chapel & Museum at Washington & Lee Univ. • Downtown Bristol, TN
Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! August 27-30
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Tribute to Johnny Cash & June Carter
Day One: We’re off to a celebration of Country Music History, a spectacular event set in the beautiful mountains of SW Virginia where country music was born. Follow us onto “The Crooked Road,” a 300-mile long Heritage Trail that crosses the frontier of the recording industry with the memory of Virginia’s Country Music Legends. Our first stop is Belle Grove, an authentic antebellum plantation. Tonight we check into our Staunton, VA hotel for one overnight.
Day Two: This morning, we'll stop in Lexington at Washington & Lee University’s Chapel to see its museum as well as Lee's office. Next, we’ll tour the Stonewall Jackson House and interpret his life, character, and times of the era. On arrival in Abingdon, VA an exciting night of musical history awaits. Following hotel check-in, we’ll join other groups for a dinner show that begins with Virginia Country Cooking and ends with a Tribute to a pair of Country Music Legends. This evening’s concert features the Music of Patsy Cline, a native of
Winchester, VA who had such hits as “Honky Tonk Angel,” “Walking After Midnight,” and “I Fall to Pieces.” This show also features a tribute to Loretta Lynn and her greatest hits such as “Coal Miners Daughter,” “Don’t Come Home a Drinkin’,” “I’m a Honky Tonk Girl,” and many more. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Three: Today begins at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum showcasing Bristol, TN and Bristol, VA’s role in the birth and development of country music. After, we’ll have free time in downtown Bristol where State Street separates Virginia from Tennessee. Find quaint shops, antiques, boutiques, fine art and more. Next, we’re off to Bristol Motor Speedway for a lap on “The World’s Fastest Half-Mile!” See Pit Road and the Bristol Dragway. The musical feature of this visit is a tribute concert featuring the music of The Statler Brothers. Hear their tribute song to Johnny Cash, (who discovered them) “We Got Paid by Cash” and many other originals such as “Flowers on the
Statler Brothers
Wall” and “My Only Love.” After a dinner of country favorites, the evening continues in the remote community of Hiltons, VA for a special concert at the Carter Fold - hallowed ground, where the original Carter Family lived. Hear songs like “Jackson” and “Long Legged Guitar Pickin Man” as our tribute artists recreate their love and music at the ancestral home. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Four: “The Crooked Road” is said to be a path that crosses the frontier of Country Music and that is certainly where we will have traveled. We hope you enjoyed these shows and wish everyone safe travels on the journey home. Meal: Breakfast
Newport, RI: Flower Show Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 3 Meals • Admission to Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff Mansion • Newport Sightseeing Tour • The Elms • Olde Mistick Village June 22-24
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Day One: Come with Starr as we travel to Newport, RI, home of New England's premier flower show celebrating its 23rd Anniversary with "Cottages: Smart and Small." After checking in for two overnights at our Newport area hotel, we'll have dinner at The Pier, offering beautiful views of Newport Harbor. Meal: Dinner
Day Two: A morning sightseeing tour of Newport shows us the rugged
beauty of Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and the mansions along Bellevue Avenue. Afterwards, spend time at the Newport Flower Show at Rosecliff, a mansion overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Enjoy themed floral exhibits, horticultural entries, garden designs, photography lectures and demonstrations, shopping, and more at this special event. The rest of our our afternoon is free to spend enjoying all that Newport has to offer. Meal: Breakfast
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Newport Flower Show, Rosecliff Photo Courtesy of The Preservation Society of Newport County
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
Day Three: Visit The Elms, modeled after a mid-18th century French chateau with elaborate Classical Revival gardens. On our way home, we’ll stop at Olde Mistick Village. Meal: Breakfast
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Chicago Highlights: My Kind of Town Your 7 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 4 Meals • Skydeck Chicago • Lake Michigan & Chicago River Boat Cruise • Chicago Botanic Gardens • Chicago Trolley Tour • Field Museum of Natural History • Magnificent Mile • Navy Pier • Tommy Gun's Garage Dinner & Show • Rock & Roll Hall of Fame • Nationality Rooms
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The "Windy City" offers 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 & Roll Hall of Fame showcasing the living heritage of rock and roll music. Meal: Breakfast
A Chicago must-see attraction is the Field Museum of Natural History with over 26 million artifacts ranging from the largest T-Rex ever discovered, to real mummies of Ancient Egypt. Our All-Access pass includes all exhibitions and the 3D movie. We'll have the rest of the day to explore Chicago on our own. The possibilities are endless - visit Wrigley Field, shop, check out the famous Bean, or visit one of the many museums and art galleries.
Day Three:
Today, we’ll enjoy a Grand Tram Tour through Chicago's 385-acre Botanic Garden. Enjoy Plus, travel on a coach with a fact-filled, narrated tour of expanded legroom! the garden including views of the Japanese Garden, 100July 7-13 acre woodland, and the native 95 prairie. Later, on a trolley tour of DOUBLE downtown Chicago, our guide 95 95 SINGLE - $1,799 TRIPLE - $1,249 shares the history of the city -Rates Per Personand shows us the sights for which it is famous including Field Museum with Trolley, Grant Park, fabulous archiPhoto by Marian Kraus tecture, outdoor art, and much more. Tonight, we'll enjoy free time and dinner on our own at Navy Pier with shops, dozens of restaurants, arts and cultural exhibits, strolling entertain ment and more.
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Day Five: Today, we’ll experience Skydeck Chicago offering an unsurpassed view of Chicago and four surrounding states. Take an elevator to the 103rd floor to see the breathtaking panorama and visit "The Ledge." Next, we'll have time on our own at the famed Magnificent Mile - 8 spectacular blocks of over 400 stores and boutiques and 200 restaurants. This afternoon, we’ll enjoy a boat cruise of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River,
Chicago Skyline & Navy Pier, Photo by Songquan Deng
including a trip through the Chicago Lock and an overview of architecture and history. Later, we'll enjoy dinner and a show at Tommy Gun's Garage where gangsters and flappers serve our meal and put on an interactive musical comedy revue. It's a roaring time in true twenties tradition. Meal: Dinner
Days Six & Seven: Today, we'll say goodbye to Chicago and travel to Pittsburgh where we’ll visit the Nationality Rooms at the University of Pittsburgh. Tour the world through architecture and decor as these classrooms reflect the Old World Heritages of Pittsburghers. We'll return home with amazing memories of the "Windy City." Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Block Island, RI: Ocean Retreat Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 3 Meals • Block Island Ferry • Block Island Sightseeing Tour • National Hotel June 3-5, September 9-11
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Just 13 miles off the coast of Rhode Island is a tranquil ocean retreat featuring pristine beaches, spectacular bluffs, beautiful lighthouses, and 350 freshwater ponds (made from natural springs). We'll leave our bus behind as we ferry over to our island host, the beautiful and historic National Hotel, located on the water in the heart of Old Harbor and within walking distance of all there is to see and do. Tonight’s dinner is at our hotel. Meal: Dinner
Enjoy a guided tour of Block Island, featuring the Island's history, lighthouses and folklore. The remainder of the day and evening are ours to explore this lovely coastal town. Meal: Breakfast Block Island Lighthouse Photo by Heather Katsoulis
National Hotel, Block Island
Day Three: After breakfast at our hotel, we’ll ferry back across the Block Island Sound and arrive on the mainland before departing for home with fond memories of our relaxing vacation. Meal: Breakfast
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Foxwoods & Mohegan Sun Casinos, Connecticut Your 2 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • Foxwoods Casino Package:* $10 Slot Play $10 Food Credit or Free Buffet $5 Food Credit or Free Breakfast Buffet • Mohegan Sun Casino Package:* $15 Meal Coupon $10 Free Bet • Overnight accommodations at Foxwoods' Two Trees Inn, moments away from all of the amazing entertainment, restaurants, shops, & spas
Try your luck at two fun and exciting Connecticut casinos!
Great Weekend Getaway!
Our first day brings us to Foxwoods Resort and Casino. Rising from the beautiful New England countryside, Foxwoods features an amazing array of slot machines, table games, a Poker Room, Keno, and High Stakes Bingo. Our overnight accommodations are at Foxwoods Two Trees Inn. Located just moments away from all of the amazing restaurants and shops at Foxwoods, Two Trees Inn is the quintessential country inn complete with a restaurant, bar and heated indoor pool. Soak in all the excitement and adrenaline of the main resort and in one short complimentary shuttle ride find yourself in an oasis of tranquility. Now, that’s the best of both worlds. Our second day brings us a short distance to Mohegan Sun Casino Resort. As a premier destination worldwide, Mohegan Sun includes more than 5,000 slot machines and over 300 table games, including favorites like Blackjack, Roulette, Baccarat, Craps and Pai Gow, Poker, state-of-the-art Race Book, 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 three of the world’s most amazing casinos of Mohegan Sun: Casino of the Earth, Casino of the Sky or Casino of the Wind.
June 23-24, Sept. 29-30
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Foxwoods Two Trees Inn
New England Rail & Sail Featuring 2 Rail Excursions Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 5 Meals • Squam Lake Boat Cruise • Café Lafayette Dinner Train Excursion • Conway Valley Train Ride • Cog Mountain Railroad Visitor Center • Fadden's General Store • Kellerhaus Candy Store May 31 - June 3
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Day One: All aboard! This vacation shows us the breathtaking beauty of New England up close from the comfort of two 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 starts with a visit to the fascinating Cog Mountain Railroad Visitor Center at the base of Mt. Washington. Examine the history and memorabilia of The Cog at the Marshfield Station, where the original Old Peppersass engine is on display. After lunch on own in North Conway, climb aboard the Valley Train for an old-fashioned railroading experience as we journey on historic rail routes in vintage passenger cars. Travel from the 1874 train station in North Conway Village to Conway and see Squam Lake Boat Cruise
the powerful locomotive "run around" the train in preparation for the return trip. Our last stop is at Fadden's General Store and Maple Museum to tour their Sugar House and sample their syrups. Meal: Breakfast
Conway Valley Train, Photo by Dennis Jarvis
Day Three: Our day begins with a wonderful boat 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 - New England's Oldest Candy and Ice Cream makers. Tonight, we'll experience The Café Lafayette Dinner Train, 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. Marvel at the breath-
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taking scenery along the fields and forests of the Pemigewasset River and into the heart of the White Mountains on this magical journey! Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Four: Today, we travel home with fond memories of our rail and sail vacation. Meal: Breakfast
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Smoky Mountain Showtime & Dollywood Tour6 Director 7 Meals Your Day Tour• Includes: Tour Director • 7 Meals
3 Fabulous Shows!* • Smoky Mountain Opry • Patty Waszak Show • Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show
PLUS, • Dollywood • Great Smoky Mountains National Park • Titanic Museum • Gatlinburg, TN • The Island in Pigeon Forge • Old Mill Square Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! September 9-14
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Day One & Two: Come with Starr to the Smoky Mountains – home to fabulous entertainment and breathtaking scenery! After spending one overnight in Wytheville, VA, we'll travel to Pigeon Forge, TN to spend the next three overnights. Enjoy free time on
own at The Island, featuring restaurants, shopping, and The Great Smoky Mountain Wheel. Our second night features dinner at a local restaurant followed by a performance at the Smoky Mountain Opry. Journey through the music of your life, from big band to rock, to modern pop, movie greats, gospel and country. From the moment the lights dim, we're transported into a world of showmanship as a talented cast performs. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Three: Today, we’re off to Dollywood for a full day to enjoy thrilling amusement rides, as well as live entertainment showcasing 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: This morning, we'll pay a visit to the Titanic Museum to experience what it was like to walk the
Hatfields & McCoy’s Show, Photo by Bob Schatz
hallways, parlors, cabins and Grand Staircase of the Titanic while surrounded by more than 400 authentic artifacts. Afterwards, it's off to Gatlinburg for free time on our own in this great mountain resort destination. Later, we'll experience Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 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. Tonight we're in for great food and fun at the Hatfield & McCoy Dinner Show. Whether you’re city-folk or country cuzins, you'll love the singing and dancing, mighty feats of strength, jaw dropping stunts and side splitting comedy. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Smoky Mountain Opry
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Credit See Pigeon Forge
Day Five: We’ll start the day with The Patty Waszak Show, a high energy variety show featuring big band favorites, polkas, '50s & '60s rock 'n' roll, country, disco, show tunes, hits of the '80s, '90s and current, audience participation, sing-a-long, and trivia. After, we'll have free time at Old Mill Square a historic dining and shopping experience. Later, we begin our journey home with an overnight stop in VA. Meal: Breakfast
Day Six: We arrive home with lifelong memories. Meal: Breakfast
New! Maryland: Shops & Slots Your 2 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 1 Meal • Maryland Live! Casino $20 Free Slot Play • Arundel Mills Mall July 29-30, November 4-5
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Arundel Mills Mall
Hop aboard with Starr for this 2-day getaway featuring Maryland Live! Casino and Arundel Mills Mall, the best places in Maryland for for gaming, entertainment and shopping. Upon arrival, you choose your *Casino package subject to change, must be 21 drop off: Maryland Live! Casino or Arundel Mills Mall, Maryland's largest outlet and value retail shopping, years of age with photo ID to receive package. dining and entertainment destination. Spend the day doing what you want to do. Our hotel is just a few minutes away so when you're ready to check in, a comfortable room awaits you. After breakfast, we'll check out and head back over to our favorite spot where we can spend the morning and early afternoon having fun before relaxing on the drive home! -Rates Per Person-
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New Orleans, LA: The Big Easy Your 9 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 12 Meals • New Orleans Sightseeing Tour • Mississippi River Jazz Dinner Cruise • Mardi Gras World • Swamp Boat Tour • New Orleans School of Cooking • Oak Alley Plantation • National WWII Museum • Jazz Brunch • French Quarter Hotel Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! October 19-27
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Days One & Two: Come with Starr to explore one of the world's most fascinating cities! Nicknamed the "Big Easy," it's known for its nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, singular cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. Our first two days we’ll travel southward, stopping for an overnight in North Carolina followed by an overnight in Georgia. Meal: Breakfast
Day Three: Today, we’ll arrive in New Orleans and check in at our French Quarter Hotel where we'll have a comfortable stay for four overnights. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Four: Our morning sightseeing tour shows us the world-famous French Quarter, the Garden District, and views of stately mansions. Lunch is on own in Historic Jackson Square. Later, we'll visit Mardi Gras World, Where Mardi Gras Happens All Year Round. See what it takes to bring Mardi Gras to life and
Cajun Pride Swamp Tour
learn about this festive tradition. Tonight features a dinner cruise aboard the Steamboat Natchez! Experience the lively sounds of a jazz band while enjoying a lavish buffet as the sweet Mississippi River breezes and the city skyline slips by. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Five: Experience the famous Jazz Brunch at The Court of Two Sisters French Quarter courtyard followed by a visit to the National WWII Museum. Learn about the Greatest Generation's journey from Pearl Harbor into the fire of epic battles to America's final victory. The remainder of the day and evening is on our own. Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Day Six: Our morning Swamp Tour takes us back to the early days of Louisiana bayou and swamp explorations and shows off the American Alligator and abundant wildlife. The native Cajun Captains are homegrown, com-
French Quarter, New Orleans
plete with accents and humor. Later, we’ll tour Oak Alley Plantation to see its canopy of giant oak trees forming an impressive avenue leading to the classic Greek-revival style antebellum home. Our farewell dinner is at the New Orleans School of Cooking where Creole/Cajun experts teach New Orleans specialties and season them with history, trivia and fun stories! Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Days Seven, Eight & Nine: We journey home with overnight stops in Georgia and then North Carolina before arriving home with wonderful memories of our cajun vacation. Meals: 3 Breakfasts
Saratoga Springs, NY: Thoroughbred Horse Racing Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 2 Meals • Thoroughbred Horse Racing at Saratoga Race Course • Saratoga Casino & Raceway* • National Museum of Racing & Hall of Fame • Saratoga Springs Sightseeing Tour
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Today, we travel north to upstate New York's Capital Region. After checking into our our Albany hotel, we'll visit the Saratoga Casino and Raceway featuring live harness racing.
This morning we’ll travel back to Saratoga to tour the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, featuring a diverse collection of art, artifacts, and memorabilia documenting the
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Saratoga Raceway, Photo by Paul Kehrer
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history of thoroughbred racing in America. Next, we’re off to the Saratoga Race Course for an exciting day of thoroughbred racing action from our Grandstand seating. Meal: Breakfast
Day Three: Before traveling home, enjoy a sightseeing tour featuring the history and sights of Saratoga Springs including The Race Track, Congress Park, and Saratoga Spa State Park - the area’s mineral springs. Meal: Breakfast
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Maine Moosin' Featuring Rangeley, Portland & Kennebunkport Your 5 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 7 Meals • Maine Moose Adventure • Maine Wildlife Park • Kennebunkport Sightseeing Tour • Maine Forestry Museum • Rangeley Outdoor Sporting Heritage Museum • Len Libby Chocolates • Portland Head Light • Portland's Old Port • Height of Land
Maine Wildlife Park
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A guaranteed moose sighting including over 30 indigenous species is in store for us at Maine Wildlife Park, home to injured and/or orphaned animals that cannot be returned to the wild. At the park we'll see more creatures in one day than we'd ever spot in the wild! Our host for the next two overnights is the Rangeley Inn. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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On this tour we’ll discover the unparalleled beauty of western Maine's Rangeley Lakes and Mountain Region. Known for moose and all things outdoors,
Learn the fascinating history of logging culture at the Maine Forestry Museum. After free time in the village of Rangeley, tour the Outdoor Sporting Heri-
tage Museum and discover the area's rich history as a summer playground for the wealthy. This afternoon, we'll make a photostop at Height of Land where we're awed by spectacular mountain and lake views. After dinner, we will meet our Licensed Guide to begin our "Moosin' Adventure" and travel "moose alley" to spot moose in their natural habitat and learn about Maine's official state animal. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Four: We're off to Portland for time in the historic Old Port waterfront district. Later, we'll visit Portland
Head Light, Maine’s oldest and most visited lighthouse. It is one of the most photographed lighthouses in the U.S. Next, it’s off to visit Lenny, a 1700 lb. "Chocolate Moose!" In Kennebunkport, our guide shows us the sights including former Pres. Bush’s summer home, the Wedding Cake House and more. Overnight accommodations are in Portsmouth, NH. Meal: Breakfast
Day Five: Today, we travel home through Massachusetts and Connecticut with lots of Moosin' memories! Meal: Breakfast
Phillies Spring Training, Clearwater, FL Join Starr and cheer on your favorite team as they train to win the pennant! Your 8 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 7 Meals • 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 & maybe get an autograph from your favorite player! • Overnight accommodations at a hotel in Clearwater, FL Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! March 20-27
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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. Experience two games at Clearwater, Florida's Spectrum Field ballpark, the spring training home of the Philadelphia Phillies as well as a game in Bradenton, FL and a game in Lakeland, FL. Phillies Spring Training, Photo by CBS
GAME SCHEDULE G • March 22 in Clearwater Tigers at Phillies • March 23 in Bradenton Phillies at Pirates • March 24 in Lakeland Phillies at Tigers • March 25 in Clearwater Orioles at Phillies
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Vermont Favorites Spring Special Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 6 Meals • Morgan Horse Farm • Vermont State House • Rock of Ages Granite Quarry • Quechee Gorge • New England Maple Museum June 7-10
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You’ll love the picturesque yet intimate setting, surrounded with the very best nature has to offer. Tonight, we enjoy dinner at our hotel. Meal: Dinner
Day Two: Today starts with a visit to Rock of Ages Granite Quarry. As our driver takes us through the quarry, we'll watch the quarriers as they cut the granite from the sheer face while our guide explains the recovery method and some interesting geology and history. Lunch is on own in the Morgan Horse Farm
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.
quaint town of Montpelier followed by a visit to the Vermont State House, one of the nation's oldest and best preserved state capitols. After a photo stop at Quechee Gorge, Vermont's "Little Grand Canyon," we'll return to our hotel. Dinner tonight is at Castle Hill Resort, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Three: Our expedition to explore some of Vermont's finest attractions begins with the Morgan Horse Farm, dedicated to the preservation, improvement, and history of the Morgan Horse through breeding and selection. Enjoy a film and tour of the barns and facilities as well as a riding demonstration. Lunch and free time on own is in Middlebury followed by a visit
Quechee Gorge
to New England Maple Museum where we will learn the complete story of maple sugaring from sap to syrup in the world's largest maple museum. Tonight, dinner is at our hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Four: Today, we travel home with wonderful memories of our beautiful Vermont getaway. Meal: Breakfast
Washington, DC: Our Nation’s Capital Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 2 Meals • Smithsonian Institution • Kennedy Center for Performing Arts Tour • Arlington National Cemetery & Trolley Tour • Washington, DC Sightseeing Tour • National WWII Veterans Memorial • Air Force Memorial • Lincoln Memorial • Vietnam Veterans Memorial • Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial • Twilight Ride Through DC
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Washington Monument, Photo by Robert H. Pos
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 nation’s capital illuminated on a twilight ride through the city. We'll spend two overnights in nearby Arlington, Virginia.
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Today’s guided sightseeing tour includes the WWII Veterans Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, FDR Memorial, MLK Jr. Memo-
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rial, views of the Capitol, the Washington Monument, the White House, and much more. Later, explore the Smithsonian Institution and choose to visit any of the many museums located on the Mall 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
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Day Three: Our final day brings us to our Nation’s most hallowed ground, Arlington National Cemetery, where we’ll take a narrated trolley tour through the grounds. Later, we'll visit the Air Force Memorial, honoring the men and women of the U.S. Air Force, followed by our safe journey home. Meal: Breakfast
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New! Charming Ports of the South
Featuring Jekyll Island, GA, St. Augustine, FL and Savannah, GA Your 8 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 11 Meals • St. Simon's Island Tour • St. Augustine Tour • Jekyll Island Tram Tour & visit to two "Cottages" • Savannah Trolley Tour • Massie Heritage Center • "The Lives & Wives of Henry Flagler" Performance • Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation • Flagler College Tour • San Sebastian Winery • Lightner Museum • Mission of Nombre de Dios
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Days One & Two: On our way south to Georgia, we’ll overnight in North Carolina. Our second and third evenings are on Jekyll Island. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Three: Enjoy a tram tour of the Jekyll Island Club Historic District which once served as the winter retreat for America’s wealthiest families. Tour two of the many mansion-sized “cottages” that still stand today. Next, its free time and a sightseeing tour of St. Simon’s Island. Dinner tonight is at the Jekyll Island Club. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Four: This morning we’ll visit beautiful Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, representing the history and culture of Georgia’s rice coast. After free time on our own on St. George Street, we'll check into our St. Augustine, FL hotel for two nights. Dinner is followed by a performance of “The Lives and Wives of Henry Flagler,” sure to give us insight into the man that brought commerce and visitors alike to St. Augustine. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Five: Today begins with a sightseeing tour of St. Augustine, our
Nation's Oldest City. Over 430 years of history are highlighted as we travel through ancient streets to view buildings dating to the 1700s. Discover the roots of the Timucuan Indians that were native to the North Florida coast and their contributions to the Spanish settlers. Next up is a walking tour of the Mission of Nombre de Dios, the landing site of Pedro Menendez, founder of St. Augustine. After, we'll experience the Legacy Tour of Flagler College, the former Hotel Ponce de Leon that was one of the most exclusive resorts of its day. Last, we’ll visit the Lightner Museum featuring one of the finest collections of turn of the century art. After, we’ll tour and taste the wines at San Sebastian Winery. Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Six: Today we arrive in Savannah for a trolley tour featuring the historic district followed by a visit to the Massie Heritage Center to learn about the history of Savannah, its beautiful city plan and architecture, and
Lightner Museum, St. Augustine; Photo by Diane Uhley Savannah's Forsyth Park
the people who have lived here for centuries. After, we'll have free time on own to explore this beautiful city. Later we’ll check into our Savannah hotel. Meal: Breakfast
Days Seven & Eight: On our way home, we’ll stop in Charleston for some free time before we overnight again in North Carolina. Meals: 2 Breakfasts
New! Williamsburg, VA: Colonial Capital Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 3 Meals • Colonial Williamsburg • Yankee Candle Company • Fredericksburg, VA Trolley Tour June 10-12, September 23-25
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Day One: Journey with Starr and experience life in the 18th century. Our first stop is the Yankee Candle Company offering unique, interactive shopping and fun entertainment. Dinner tonight is at a tavern in historic Williamsburg and our host for two overnights is the Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel. Meal: Dinner
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ica’s largest outdoor history museum. This 173-acre site features preserved and restored buildings surviving from the era when Williamsburg was capital of the Virginia Colony and a gathering place for the leaders of the American Revolution. Costumed interpreters bring to life the residents of this 18th century town. Admission includes access to the Historic Area including the Capitol, Governor’s Palace and Museums, Colonial homes, public buildings, craft shops and more. Meal: Breakfast
Colonial Williamsburg
Day Three: Before arriving home, we’ll visit Fredericksburg, VA where our guided trolley tour show us views of historic homes, attractions and the famous Sunken Road. Meal: Breakfast
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Thousand Islands Featuring Ottawa Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 6 Meals • Thousand Islands Luncheon Boat Cruise on the St. Lawrence River • Kingston Sightseeing Tour • Fort Henry • Ottawa Sightseeing Tour • Ottawa's ByWard Market • Shorelines Casino* July 8-11, September 16-19
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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
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 Thousand Islands a buffet lunch and free time in the charming ByWard Market, one of Canada's oldest and largest public markets and Ottawa's most popular
Day Two: Embark on a sightseeing cruise along both sides of the Seaway Channel-the American and the Canadian-and 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 to learn about 19th century military life. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
ByWard Market, Ottawa, Photo by Vince Alongi
tourist attraction. Tonight, we’ll have free time to try our luck at the Shorelines Casino*, a firstclass gaming experience in a magnificent natural setting. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Four: This morning, we begin our journey southward with wonderful memories of our Canadian vacation! Meal: Breakfast
Dublin, OH: An Irish & German Experience Your 5 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 8 Meals • Dublin, OH Sightseeing Tour • Irish Fairy Door Trail Tour • "Irish in America" Storytelling Program • Irish Dance Presentation • Irish Wake Storyteller • German Village • Irish Dinner with Fiddler & Guitar entertainment • Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens • Pittsburgh Sightseeing Tour • Nationality Rooms September 24-28
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dominantly populated early on by German settlers, many of its first settlers were of Irish origin. Dublin has embraced its diverse heritage and culture. Our first overnight is in Pittsburgh, PA. Meal: Dinner
Day Two: Pittsburgh's story comes alive as we learn its vibrant history on a sightseeing tour. Visit Heinz Chapel and tour the Nationality Rooms reflecting the Old World heritages of Pittsburghers. After lunch on own in the Strip District, we’re off to Dublin, OH for three overnights. Tonight, features a storytelling program: "Saints Preserve Us! The Irish in America." Meet an 1830’s era Irish Immigrant and hear his moving story. Meal: Breakfast
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Come with Starr to find out why it's always greener in Dublin! Hint: Although Ohio was pre-
Discover Dublin's rich history on a sightseeing tour. Next, stroll through Historic Dublin looking
for 8 tiny fairy doors while wandering the quaint shops and enjoying treats and treasures along the way. After lunch, it’s time for an Irish Dance Presentation. Meet a professional Irish dance instructor and watch costumed dancers engage in some fancy footwork. This afternoon we’re in for a special program: "Wake Me When It's Over." The daughter-in-law of "Pat Murphy," is the guest of honor at an old-style Irish Wake and guides us through the customs and folkways of this curious tradition since circa 1898. Dinner tonight features Fiddler and Guitar entertainment. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Four: We’re off to Columbus for a tour of its German Village. Get a glimpse of how a working-class neighborhood developed and grew in the early 19th century. View a short orientation film,
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Bagpiper in Dublin, OH
take a riding tour and explore two private homes. Lunch is at Schmidt's Sausage Haus followed by a visit to Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens with its beautiful indoor and outdoor gardens and world-renowned artwork. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Five: Today we’ll travel home with our wonderful memories of our Irish and German Experience in Ohio! Meal: Breakfast
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New! Virginia Beach: Under the Boardwalk
Join Starr for this large group celebration featuring three straight nights of music near the Virginia Beach Boardwalk. Today we travel south to our comfortable VA Beach hotel.
and restored areas. Next, The MacArthur Memorial showcases the achievements of five-star General Douglas MacArthur. After lunch on our own in the Waterside District, we’ll visit Nauticus, an exciting science and technology center exploring the power of the sea. There, we’ll tour the USS Wisconsin, one of the largest battleships ever built. Before returning to the hotel, we’ll stop for a treat at Doumar's, home of the world's first ice cream cone machine. Tonight’s event is an “Evening in Margaritaville,” dedicated to that fictitious Island where everyone is young, where the sun and the music are hot and you wasted away a few idle days. Wear your flip flops and bright colored Aloha Shirts for music, dancing and a Caribbean-style meal. After, it’s time for one of the best Jimmy Buffett Tribute bands in America. You'll love this festive themed party, with a show band, a shag dance floor, and a Cash Bar with Margaritas. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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This morning our sightseeing tour of Norfolk shows off its colorful 300-year history as we ride through the historic district
Rise and shine for a sightseeing tour of Virginia Beach showing us beautiful views of the Atlantic Ocean as we learn all about
Your 5 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 8 Meals • "Evening in Margaritaville" Dinner Event • Virginia Beach & Norfolk Sightseeing Tours • The Drifters Concert • Spirit of Norfolk Lunch Cruise • "Beach Boys" Boardwalk Dinner Bash • MacArthur Memorial • Nauticus & USS Wisconsin • Military Aviation Museum • Doumar's Ice Cream October 8-12
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Virginia Beach; Photo by Tom McNemar
Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band
this resort city. Next, we’ll visit the Military Aviation Museum, home to one of the largest private collections of World War I & II era military aircraft in the world. After dinner on our own, it’s time for a concert by Charlie Thomas’ Drifters. Hear songs such as “Under the Boardwalk,” “This Magic Moment,” “Save the Last Dance for Me,” “Stand by Me,” and “Fools Fall in Love.” Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Four: After a relaxing morning, we’ll board the Spirit of Norfolk for a luncheon while we travel along the Elizabeth River for great views of the waterfront and the Norfolk Naval Base. Tonight’s big event is our Beach
Beach Boys Tribute Band
Boys Boardwalk Bash. Don your colorful clothes: flip flops, muumuus, floral shirts, sun glasses, beach hats, to get in the mood. This is a themed party, a California blend of dinner and dancing that starts the night right. Hear a great tribute band playing the best of the Beach Boys. Whether you dance or just watch, it’s a night of great excitations. Feel those “Good, good, good vibrations” as you listen to classics like “California Girls,” “Surfer Girl,” “Little Deuce Coupe,” and “I Get Around.” Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Five: Today our tour comes to an end and we’ll be singing all the way home! Meal: Breakfast
New! Mystery Tour: Destination Unknown! Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 4 Meals
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Starr Mystery Tours always sell out so don't delay making your reservation! Embark on this mystery journey with us and you'll find a wonderful itinerary with lots of highlights and attractions! Here’s a sneak-peek at some of the great things we’ll do on our trip… • Visit a Museum housing the world's largest collection of . Enjoy interactive exhibits throughout its large campus. • Reminisce and let yourself travel back in time at another museum. • Spot local wildlife during this sightseeing tour in a National Park. • Travel on a body of water with an expert guide. • See a performance that you won't expect. • Explore a place that is the product of years of research and hard work. • Look up to see two bright lights. • Shop for bargains. 2016 Mystery • Optional trip to a local casino • Stay at a hotel with a water view and feel at home in your oversized suite guest room.
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Cape Cod & Martha’s Vineyard Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 4 Meals • Martha's Vineyard Sightseeing Tour & Ferry Ride • Cape Cod National Seashore • Riding Tour of Provincetown's Sand Dunes • JFK Memorial • Olde Mistick Village June 10-13*, July 25-28, August 12-15, Sept. 26-29, October 7-10 -Rates From-
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Day One: From the marvelous sunsets to the moonlit beaches and laidback lifestyles, Cape Cod is the ideal destination. Tonight we'll check into our Hyannis Hotel
Ferry Ride to Martha’s Vineyard!
A Best Seller! to travel a short distance into downtown Hyannis to dine at a local restaurant or have a relaxing dinner at our hotel. Meal: Breakfast
Acquinah Cliff Lighthouse, Photo Courtesy of the Steamship Authority
Day Three: Martha's Vineyard Ferry, Photo by Paul Lowry
for three overnights and have a chance to meet our fellow travelers during dinner at our hotel. Meal: Dinner
Day Two: Experience a comfortable 7-mile ferry ride to Martha's Vineyard followed by a 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. Tonight you may choose to hop aboard our comfortable motorcoach
We're off to Provincetown, aka P-Town, where we'll board an SUV for a guided riding tour through the historic and majestic sand dunes and National Seashore Park. Experience the unspoiled beaches, sparkling emerald waters, waves crashing ashore, and dunes as far as the eye can see. Our guide points out the "dune shacks" where famous artists became inspired. 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. Meal: Breakfast
Cape Cod’s Highland Point Lighthouse Photo Courtesy of the National Park Service
Day Four: As we head south toward home, we make a final stop at Olde Mistick Village with its unique collection of shops and restaurants representing a 16th century New England Village. Meal: Breakfast
Chesapeake Charms: St. Michaels & Tangier Island Your 2 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 2 Meals • Tangier Island Boat Cruise • St. Michaels Boat Cruise • Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum June 2-3, September 8-9
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St. Michaels Lighthouse, Photo by James Szabo
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After arriving in Maryland's Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay, we’ll board the Steven Thomas for a roundtrip boat cruise to beautiful Tangier Island, Virginia. Chart a course back in time to a small, picturesque island that was first visited in 1608 and discover a way of life that is fast disappearing from the American scene. Enjoy lunch at the historic Hilda Crockett’s Chesapeake House, featuring a family style, all-ucan-eat meal including Chesapeake Bay crab cakes. We'll have time to browse the quaint island, mingle with the natives, and enjoy the peace and tranquility. Our overnight is at a comfortable hotel in Salisbury, MD, the capital of the Eastern Shore. Meal: Lunch
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
Tangier Island Boat Cruise
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St. Michaels Harbor, Photo by Steve Heap
through the many galleries and boutiques and do some shopping. Later we’ll board the Patriot for a cruise along the beautiful Miles River, part of the Chesapeake Bay Estuary. Learn about local beginnings, view historic homes and wildlife, and watch local watermen harvest clams, oysters and the famous Chesapeake Bay Blue Crab during their respective seasons. Later, we arrive home with memories of our charming weekend. Meal: Breakfast
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New! Montréal, Québec & The Laurentian Mountains Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 4 Meals • Montréal Sightseeing Tour • Notre Dame Basilica • Full day Sightseeing Tour of Laurentian Mountains • Lac des Sables Boat Cruise • Lunch at L'Ambroisie at Hotel Mont Gabriel June 17-20, October 7-10
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Day Two: This morning our Sightseeing Tour of Montréal features views of Dominion Square, Place Bonaventure, Court Houses, Old Montréal, Notre Dame Basilica, The Harbour Front, Ride by Olympic Park, The Old French Quarter, Mt. Royal Park & pass Beaver Lake, Downtown Financial District, University of Montréal and McGill University. Next, we’ll stop for a visit at the beautiful Notre Dame Basilica, a masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture. The rest of the day
Day One: Bonjour! Today we travel north to the French-Canadian city of Montreal in the province of Québec. We’ll check in to our comfortable hotel where we will spend three overnights.
Montréal, Photo by Songquan Deng
and evening are on own to explore this wonderful city. Meal: Breakfast
Day Three: Today is all about The Laurentians, North America’s oldest mountain chain, featuring unspoiled wilderness filled with immense forests, Laurentian Mountains country villages, rolling hills and fashion, handicraft boutiques over 1,200 freshwater lakes. and bistros are set. After lunch Our full day of Sightseeing at L'Ambroisie at Hotel Mont includes the services of a local Gabriel, we’ll set sail on a boat connoisseur of the region! Our cruise on Lac des Sables, faguide tells us all about the hismous for its breathtaking views. tory, traditions, activities and This evening we return to Monattractions in the Laurentians. treal for dinner and evening on Included is a photo stop in own. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Sainte-Adolphe d'Howard, a most inviting town strategically Day Four: located amidst mountains and lakes. Enjoy a stop at the charm- Au revoir Québec as we cross ing village of Saint-Sauveur, a the border and arrive home small village where designer later today. Meal: Breakfast
New! Ithaca, NY: It's Gorges! Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 5 Meals • Cornell Botanic Gardens • Lively Run Goat Dairy • Knapp Vineyards Winery • Americana Vineyards • Taughannock Falls • Buttermilk Falls • Ithaca Commons • Frederick Stegmaier Mansion
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of New York State. Our first stop is Cornell Botanic Gardens where our guide hops aboard our bus to show us the 200-acre Newman Arboretum and tell us about the plant collections, history, and educational mission of the Gardens. Tonight we’ll check into our Ithaca hotel. Meal: Dinner
Today begins with a stop at the overlook at Taughannock Falls, one of the outstanding national attractions of the northeast. Then, enjoy a visit to the Lively Run Goat Dairy and learn all about goat cheese, taste a variety of cheeses made on site and visit the goat barn. A delicious stop! Next, it’s lunch and a wine tasting at Knapp Vineyards Winery. After, we’ll enjoy a wine
Fall Foliage or beer tasting at Americana Vineyards. Before returning to our hotel, we’ll stop at Buttermilk Falls at Buttermilk State Park. Later, our driver takes us into downtown Ithaca for dinner on own at Ithaca Commons, a four-block pedestrian mall. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Buttermilk Falls, Photo by John Menard
Day Three: After checking out this morning, we’ll travel south to Wilkes-Barre, PA and stop at the Frederick Stegmaier Mansion for lunch and a tour. Hear how this stunning Victorian Mansion was restored from a dilapidated boarding house to its current glory. Later we arrive home with wonderful memories. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Frederick Stegmaier Mansion
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Hudson Valley, NY Highlights Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 4 Meals • Hudson River Boat Cruise • FDR Home & Library • Madava Farms • Vanderbilt Mansion • West Point Academy & Museum • Millbrook Winery June 3-5, August 12-14
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where the "lordly Hudson" meets the noble heights of the Catskill Mountains. Relax and enjoy a clear view of historic lighthouses, waterfront mansions and other notable locations. Later we’ll check into our comfortable Kingston, NY accommodations for the next two overnights. Meal: Dinner
Day Two: This morning, we'll tour Vanderbilt Mansion, historically known as Hyde Park. See this complete example of a gildedage country place, illustrating the political, economic, social,
cultural, and demographic changes that occurred as America industrialized. Next is a Maple Tour & Tasting at Madava Farms, home of Crown Maple. Trace the journey of maple sap from tree to barrel. Our sweet tour culminates in a guided tasting offering a full view into the hand bottling and sugar making operations. Enjoy a boxed lunch before traveling to Millbrook Winery for a tour and tasting. Tonight the evening is ours in Kingston. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Our first stop in the Hudson Valley is to discover the Hudson River. Board the Rip Van Winkle for a journey back to a special time and place, the land Washington Irving described as
At the Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site, visit Springwood, the estate FDR called home, and the first Presidential Library. At the museum, learn about the only president elected to four terms. Next, it’s
Rip Van Winkle Boat Cruise
Vanderbilt Mansion
off to the West Point Museum featuring over 45,000 artifacts housed in six exhibition galleries focusing on military interest, tactics, strategy, the technological development of arms as well as a view of U.S. Army history seen through the contributions it has made to the building of our nation. Before heading home, we’ll tour West Point Academy to see Cadet Chapel, Trophy Point, Parade Grounds, and the central area where cadets live and attend classes. Meal: Breakfast
Pittsburgh Panorama Featuring Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 3 Meals • Pittsburgh Sightseeing Tour • Nationality Rooms • Duquesne Incline • Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater June 22-24, Sept. 28-30
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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 in Pittsburgh's Golden Triangle. Dinner tonight is at
a local restaurant in Station Square. Meal: Dinner
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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 for dining and entertainment. This afternoon we’ll board the Duquesne Incline and take a step back in time on a century-old cable car and see the best views of downtown Pittsburgh and its three rivers while riding one of the few remaining inclines in
Pittsburgh, Photo by Derek Cashman
the country. Dinner tonight is 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 through the home. Meal: Breakfast
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New! Gettysburg, PA: Culinary Creations Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 6 Meals • Dobbin House • Farnsworth House • Adams County Winery • Mason-Dixon Distillery • Hollabaugh Bros. • Gettysburg National Military Park • Shriver House Museum • Gettysburg Visitors Center including Film & Cyclorama • Eisenhower Farm • 3 Presentations: º "Mamie Eisenhower at Gettysburg" º "General & Mrs. Robert E. Lee" º "General Ulysses S. Grant" July 22-24, October 21-23
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Day One: This trip is chockfull of good eats, treats & meets! We start off with a visit to the historic Shriver House, Ulysses S Grant a Civil War Hero's home offering insight into the citizens of Gettysburg and their personal stories. Next is a production tour at Mason-Dixon Distillery including a history of the property and tasting. Dinner tonight is at the Dobbin House, Gettysburg's oldest, most historic home. After, we'll experience history through the fascinating lives of Ulysses S. & Julia Grant. Our hotel for two nights is in Gettysburg. Meal: Dinner
Day Two: This morning starts at Eisenhower Home & Farm, the weekend retreat of our 34th President.
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Lunch is at Hickory Bridge Farm Restaurant followed by a presentation from "Mamie Eisenhower" who gives us insight into the life of General Dwight Eisenhower. Next, Hollabaugh Bros. takes us on a "Deluxe Dumpling" tour which includes the farm market, a wagon ride through the rolling hills of the orchards, cider sampling and an apple dumpling making demonstration and tasting. After refreshing at the hotel, it's time for a tour & tasting at Adams County The Lees Winery. Dinner is at the Fairfield Inn followed by a performance by "General & Mrs. Robert E. Lee." Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Three: After checkout, we'll head over to the Gettysburg Museum and
Fairfield Inn
Visitor’s Center. See "A New Birth of Freedom" film, an overview of the Battle of Gettysburg and experience the Cyclorama Painting in-the-round, depicting the charge of the Confederate infantry. After, we'll tour Gettysburg National Military Park and learn about the fighting that swept across the fields in 1863. Lunch is at the Farnsworth House in an authentic civil war camp. A Civil War soldier in full battle dress teaches us the different workings of the camp and soldier life. Our last stop before arriving home is at Mr. Ed’s Elephant Museum & Candy Emporium. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Maine's Rocky Coast Featuring Acadia National Park Your 5 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 7 Meals • Acadia National Park • Bar Harbor • Camden Hills State Park & Mt. Battie • Casco Bay Harbor Cruise • Nubble Light • Portland Head Light • Mt. Desert Oceanarium & Lobster Hatchery • Lobster Bake Dinner • L.L. Bean Flagship Store
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Hop aboard and travel north through the picturesque New England countryside to Portland, Maine's largest city, where we will spend one overnight. Meal: Dinner
Our day starts with a visit to the Mt. Desert Oceanarium & Lobster Hatchery to learn about lobsters and lobstering. After free time in Bar Harbor, we'll travel the rugged coast of Maine to tour the glacier sculpted vistas of Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island. Tonight’s dinner is a traditional Downeast Lobster Bake. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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This morning, we'll enjoy a Portland Harbor Cruise, seeing lighthouses, Civil War Era forts, lobster boats, seals and seabirds. After, we’ll head north to Rockland where we’ll have time to browse this popular town and have lunch on own. Later, we’ll travel to the top of Mt. Battie in Camden Hills State Park 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 Four: After breakfast, we’ll visit the L.L. Bean flagship store in Freeport before returning to Portland’s Old Port waterfront district where we'll have free time on our own. Next, we'll visit Portland Head Lighthouse for a close-up view of Maine's oldest and most photographed lighthouse! Later, as we head
Acadia National Park; Photo by Jon Bilous
south, we'll stop to see picturesque Cape Neddick, aka Nubble Lighthouse sitting on a rocky little ‘nub’ of an island (hence the name) 100 yards off the coast of York Beach. Then, we'll continue on to Portsmouth, NH where we’ll spend our last overnight. Meal: Breakfast
Day Five: Today we arrive home with plenty of Maine memories. Meal: Breakfast
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Gloucester & Salem, Massachusetts: Whale Watch Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 4 Meals • Whale Watch Boat Cruise • Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House • Salem & Marblehead Sightseeing Tour • House of Seven Gables • Boston - Free Time • Rockport, Massachusetts • Olde Mistick Village Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! August 16-19
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Today we travel north to the Boston area, where we’ll spend three overnights.
Discover the town of Salem inked to the witchcraft hysteria of the 1690s. Learn about Salem's maritime history and splendid architecture. Tour the House of Seven Gables, the mansion made famous by Nathaniel Hawthorne's novel, including the author's birthplace, seaside gardens, museum store and Cafe. In Marble-head, enjoy a ride through the narrow and winding streets of Old Town and visit Castle Rock for a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean and the Boston skyline.
Day Two: Board The Privateer IV, as an experienced naturalist guides us as we set out to sea through Gloucester harbor, where we may see various species of whales from Pilot, Humpback, Minke, and Finback (the 2nd largest whale on the earth) as well as dolphins. After lunch at the Gloucester House Restaurant, we’ll tour the Beauport, SleeperMcCann House, perched on a rock ledge overlooking Gloucester Harbor. Dinner tonight is on own in the town of Rockport, known for its delicious, fresh seafood served in waterfront restaurants with spectacular views. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Beauport, Sleeper-McCann House
Gloucester Whale Watch, Photo by Rick Weiss
See many yachts and sailboats that make this place a "picture perfect New England Town." Tonight, we’ll have free time in the area surrounding Boston’s famed Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. Meal: Breakfast
Day Four: On our way home, we’ll stop at Olde Mistick Village to stroll the beautiful lanes and enjoy shopping in distinctive buildings designed to represent a New England Village of about 1720. Meal: Breakfast
Pennsylvania's Horseshoe Curve
Featuring Johnstown, Altoona, & Ligonier Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 6 Meals • Horseshoe Curve Visitors Center & "Funicular" Ride • Railroaders Memorial Museum • Dinner & Rockin' Sock Hop • Heritage Discovery Center • Kentuck Knob • Johnstown Inclined Plane • Johnstown Flood National Memorial • Johnstown Flood Museum • Compass Inn Museum • Fort Ligonier • Historic Downtown Ligonier August 26-29, October 21-24
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Day One: Come with Starr for a beautiful drive through the Allegheny Mountains to see one of the World’s most incredible engineering feats, the Horseshoe Curve. Our first stop in the Laurel Highlands is to tour Kentuck Knob, an excellent illustration of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian architecture. Our comfortable and friendly hotel for three nights is the Ramada Ligonier. Upon arrival, they'll roll out the red carpet for us with a welcome reception. Tonight, enjoy dinner and a Rockin’ Sock Hop featuring music from the '50s & '60s. Dancing a must! Meal: Dinner
Day Two: Our day in Johnstown starts with a visit to the National Flood Memorial telling the story of the 1889 flood. Next, tour the John-
ston Flood Museum and discover the flood's shocking story in which 2,209 people died and a prospering city was destroyed. Take a round-trip ride on the Inclined Plane, the steepest in the world. After lunch at a local restaurant, tour the Heritage Discovery Center to learn about the immigrants who arrived between 1880 and 1914, and the ethnic neighborhoods in which they settled. Tonight, we’ll relax at our comfortable hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Three: Our day in Altoona starts at the Railroaders Memorial Museum to learn about trains and the city's history. Later, visit the Horseshoe Curve Visitor Center and discover this amazing feat of engineering. Take a ride on the "Funicular" to the curve
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Horseshoe Curve
itself. After a stop at The Pie Shoppe, step back in time to the 1800s at the Compass Inn Museum, where costumed guides bring to life the days of the travelers who stayed there. Dinner is at the historic 1903 DiSalvo’s Station Restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Four: Step into 18th century frontier life at pre-Revolutionary Fort Ligonier followed by free time in historic Ligonier before departing for home. Meal: Breakfast
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New Hampshire & Indian Head Resort Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 7 Meals • Indian Head Resort Accommodations • Mount Washington Cog Railway • Lake Winnipesaukee Boat Cruise • Kancamagus Highway • North Conway, NH • Castle in the Clouds • Kellerhaus Candy Shop
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 carries us above the clouds where all of New England spreads out before us. Marvel at the spectacular views
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in the heart of the picturesque White Mountains. In addition to fabulous dining and wonderful entertainment each night, this resort offers many amenities including pools and a lounge. Meal: Dinner
Mount Washington Cog Railway
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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 Bear Notch Road and through the White Mountains along the scenic Kancamagus Highway where we may spot a moose or two! Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Three: Today, we’ll tour Castle in the Clouds, a turn-of-the-century mansion overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee. After, we'll climb aboard the M/S Mount Washington for a cruise of Lake Winnipesaukee. See a wide
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Day One: Today, we arrive at New Hampshire’s Indian Head Resort, located at Franconia Notch, right
Moss Creek, Indian Head
array of mountains, islands, and water scenery. Lunch awaits us onboard. Next, we’ll stop at the Kellerhaus Candy Shop, New Hampshire’s oldest candy and ice cream maker. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Four: Today, we travel home recalling the fond memories of our breathtakingly beautiful New Hampshire vacation. Meal: Breakfast
Mohegan Sun Resort Casino, Uncasville, CT Your 2 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 1 Meal • Mohegan Sun Casino Package:* (1) Buffet Voucher & $20 Free Slot Play February 18-19, Aug. 19-20, October 28-29
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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, live entertainment and sporting events. Boasting three world-class casinos, Mohegan Sun is also host to a luxurious day spa, a state-of-the-art Poker Room and so much more. As a premier destination worldwide, Mohegan Sun includes more than 300,000 square feet of gaming excitement within three casinos - Casino of the Earth, Sky & Wind, including smoke-free areas, a 34-story, 1,200-room luxury hotel tower, a 20,000 square-foot world-class spa by Elemis, The Shops at Mohegan Sun, a 130,000 square-foot retail shopping experience, over 40 restaurants, bars and lounges, a 10,000 square-foot indoor pool and a 17,500 square-foot outdoor sun terrace. Every turn leads to a new adventure with an indoor 55-foot waterfall, and electrifying water wall, the world's largest and most spectacular indoor planetarium dome and the awe-inspiring Wombi Rock, a glowing 3-story crystal mountain made of imported stone that serves as the focal point of Casino of the Sky. Don't miss this great overnight escape to Mohegan Sun!
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Mohegan Sun Resort & Casino
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Castles of New York Featuring the St. Lawrence River Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 5 Meals • Wing's Castle • Singer Castle • Boldt Castle • New York State Capitol • St. Lawrence RIver Boat Cruise • Millbrook Winery September 6-9, October 4-7
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Day One: Our first stop today is Wing’s Castle, featured on Extreme Homes, HGTV, and the backdrop of many music albums, movies, and fashion shoots. Be mesmerized by the museum of antique memorabilia and collectibles, everything from military to primitive trinkets. Next, we’re off to beautiful Millbrook Vineyards & Winery for a tour and tasting. Tonight, we overnight in Kingston, NY.
a tour of the New York State Capitol, a stunning and beautiful example of 19th century architecture and the seat of government for NY since the 1880s. Then, we’ll spend two overnights at the Edgewood Resort, located in the heart of the Thousand Islands resort area on the unspoiled shores of the magnificent St. Lawrence River. Dinner tonight is included at our hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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We travel north to Albany for Boldt Castle
Today, we take a short boat ride out to Heart Island for an audio tour of Boldt Castle. Begun in 1900 by Waldorf Astoria’s George Boldt as a summer home for his wife, this turreted stone marvel was nearly completed but never lived in. Then, set sail from Alexandria Bay on a narrated boat cruise of the St. Lawrence River. We'll enjoy a
Singer Castle, Photo by Ad Meskens
boxed lunch aboard the boat and make a stop at Dark Island to visit Singer Castle where guides share the unique history of the “hunting lodge” of Commodore Frederick Bourne. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Four: We travel home with memories of our castle-filled vacation! Meal: Breakfast
New! Vermont: Red, White & Blue Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 6 Meals • Brandon, VT's Fourth of July Celebration • Dakin Farms • Church Street Marketplace • Lake Champlain Boat Cruise June 29 - July 2
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Day One: Pack your red, white and blue for this Independence Day celebration. The Brandon Inn welcomes us with a Wine & Cheese reception as we check in for three overnights at this quaint property. Dinner tonight is at the Inn. Meal: Dinner
Day Two: Today we’ll celebrate an Old fashioned Fourth of July with festivities in historic Brandon, VT. Located directly across from the Brandon Inn on the town green, we can enjoy a craft fair, bluegrass music, games and many food vendors. Visit the silent auction at the church, watch a ball race over the Brandon Falls and visit the many local shops. In the afternoon, adjourn to the front porch to enjoy an old fashioned Vermont parade down Main Street followed by live bluegrass music on the town green. After another delicious dinner Lake Champlain Boat Cruise
at the Inn, we’ll enjoy fireworks (weather permitting). Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Three: Our day to explore Vermont includes a stop at Burlington’s Dakin Farms. See how timehonored skills and century-old tradition combine with the most modern smokehouse facilities to produce ham, cheddar cheese, Pure Vermont Maple Syrup & other specialty foods. We’ll have free time for lunch on own and shopping at over 100 establishments at Church Street Marketplace. Later it’s time for a boat cruise aboard the Spirit of Ethan Allen. Our Captain fascinates us with Lake Champlain's rich history--including the Revolutionary War, the adventures of Ethan Allen, and Abnaki Indian lore. See geographic formations,
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sights of ship wrecks and the natural beauty that is unique to this corner of the world. And, for the curious minded, there is always the chance to search for "Champ" the Lake's elusive monster. Another wonderful dinner is included at the Inn. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Four: It’s back home we go after this wonderful weekend of festivities. Meal: Breakfast
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Maine Maritime Your 5 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 8 Meals • Portland Discovery Lighthouse Lovers Cruise • Maine's Southern Coast Tour including Cape Neddick, York Beach, Harbor, & Village, & Nubble Light • Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens • Lobsterbake • Portland's Old Port • Portland Head Light • Boothbay Harbor • L.L. Bean Flagship Store • Freeport, Maine • Ogunquit, Maine • Kennebunkport Sightseeing Tour • Len Libby Chocolates • Stonewall Kitchen September 9-13, October 14-18
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countryside to Maine, the northeasternmost state in the U.S., known for its rocky coastline, long maritime history and abundant parks and reserves. Dinner is at a local Restaurant. Our host for four overnights is in Ogunquit, Maine. Meal: Dinner
Day Two: This morning, we'll cruise Portland's harbor and the islands of Casco Bay. After, we'll have time on own in the historic Old Port waterfront district for lunch and browsing. Next, we'll stop at Portland Head Light, Maine’s oldest and most visited lighthouse, for a photo-op followed by a visit to Len Libby Chocolates, featuring Lenny, a 1700 lb. chocolate moose! Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day One: Board our deluxe Starr motorcoach and travel north through the picturesque New England
Today, we'll travel to Boothbay for a visit to the gorgeous Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens' fabulous gardens, water features, stonework and trails Downeast on 270 shore front Lobster Bake acres in Mid-coast Maine. Lunch is a Dinner Lobsterbake on the dock of an authentic working
Lighthouse Lover's Cruise, Photo Courtesy of Portland Discovery
Boothbay Harbor lobster wharf - in one of the most beautiful harbors on the Maine Coast. A panoramic view of the harbor and Linekin Bay awaits. After time to browse the village of Boothbay Harbor, we'll travel south to Freeport, home of L.L. Bean's flagship store. Find quality apparel, camping gear, home furnishings and much more - all made for the shared joy of the outdoors. Dinner tonight is on own in Freeport. Grab a lobster roll as you discover the nearby shops and restaurants. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
and more. After lunch on own in Ogunquit with time to browse the village, walk the beach or Marginal Way, we follow the coast, traveling through Cape Neddick, York Beach, York Harbor and York Village with a stop at the Nubble Lighthouse, also known as the Cape Neddick Lighthouse Station. It can be found on a “Nub” of land and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Dinner tonight is at a local restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Five: After checking out, we'll leave Ogunquit to travel home with plenty of Maine memories and plans to return again. Meal: Breakfast
Day Four: Our day starts with a sightseeing tour of Kennebunkport. Ride past the Wedding Cake House, view the beaches and rocky coastline, see George and Barbara Bush’s summer estate
Virginia Beach Getaway: Sun & Fun! Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 3 Meals • Three Overnights at an Oceanfront Hotel, right in the heart of Virginia Beach August 12-15, 19-22
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Oceanfront Hotel!
It is easy to enjoy an oceanfront vacation at one of America’s top beach destinations with Starr! 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! Our hotel features a casual and festive oceanfront restaurant and bar area with an outdoor boardwalk café. You’ll have two full days to explore all Virginia Beach has to offer. 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!
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Nubble Light, Photo by Richard Cavalleri
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Finger Lakes of New York: Lakes & Grapes Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 4 Meals • Corning Museum of Glass • Rose Hill Mansion • New York Wine & Culinary Center • Skaneateles Lake Boat Cruise • Casa Larga Vineyards • Springside Inn Dinner August 3-5, September 14-16
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Today, we begin our journey to New York’s Finger Lakes Region featuring pristine lakes, gorgeous waterfalls, magnificent parks, charming 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
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 excite and inspire with a celebration of New York wine and food. Enjoy a gourmet lunch as we watch our guest chef create a few dishes using superb New York State products. After, we’ll have time to explore the center 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 wine making
Judge Ben Wiles, Lake Skaneateles
New York Wine & Culinary Center
New! Civil War Trails: Causes & Conflicts Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Starr Tour Director & Civil War Historian, Jane Peters Estes 3 Meals • Harper's Ferry Nat'l Park • Antietam Nat'l Battlefield • National Museum of Civil War Medicine • Gettysburg National Military Park • Gettysburg Visitors Center including Film & Cyclorama
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Come with Starr on our Civil War journey southward. This afternoon, we'll step into the past at Harper's Ferry National Historic Park. Stroll the picturesque streets, visit exhibits, museums, and battlefields. Later we'll check in to our comfortable Frederick, MD hotel for two overnights.
Our day starts with a guided tour of Antietam National Battlefield to learn about the Bloodiest One Day Battle in American History. Explore the museum exhibits in the visitor center and view the introductory film. After lunch on own, we'll tour the National Museum of Civil War Medicine displaying exhibits and artifacts devoted to the technological and procedural advances made in the medical field during the war. Dinner tonight is at historic Brewer's Alley, Frederick's first brewpub. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Gettysburg National Military Park, Photo Courtesy of Gettysburg CVB
After arriving in Gettysburg, we'll tour the National Military
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Casa Larga Vineyards
"from graft to glass," complete with a delicious tasting. Dinner tonight is on own in the lakefront village of Skaneateles. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Three: Before departing for home, we’ll board the Judge Ben Wiles for a scenic boat excursion on crystal clear Skaneateles Lake. Cruise on one of the most beautiful and cleanest bodies of water in the world. Meal: Breakfast
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
Antietam National Battlefield, Photo by David Mark
Park where President Abraham Lincoln gave his most famous address. After free time for lunch on own in Gettysburg, we'll stop at the Visitor's Center to view its film and to experience the Gettysburg Cyclorama Painting and Museum. Tonight we’ll arrive home after this educational and interactive getaway. Meal: Breakfast
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Railroads of New Hampshire Featuring 3 Rail Excursions Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 6 Meals • 3 Rail Excursions! Mount Washington Cog Railway & Visitor Center Café Lafayette Dinner Train Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad • Wright Museum of WWII • Kellerhaus Candy September 27-30
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Day Two: Today starts with a visit to the Wright Museum of World War II featuring an extensive collection of historically significant WWII items and memorabilia. Later, on the Winnipesaukee Scenic Railroad, we'll enjoy a nostalgic scenic excursion along the shores of the lake. A box lunch is included. Before returning to our hotel, we'll stop at Kellerhaus Candy Shop, New Hampshire’s oldest candy and ice cream maker. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Three: Today, we’ll ride the World's First Mountain Climbing Train, the
Day One: Today, we begin our journey to beautiful New Hampshire on this trip perfectly timed for fall. Our host for the next three overnights is in Plymouth, NH. Meal: Dinner
Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train, Photo by Gene Gray
only Cog Railway East of the Rockies, to the Top of Mount Washington - the Highest Peak in New England! Experience a sense of adventure and history on this 3-hour guided train tour. At the summit, take in the spectacular panoramic view, spanning the mountains and valleys of New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont, north into Canada, and east to the Atlantic Ocean. After a stop in North Conway, we’ll return to our hotel via Bear Notch Road, through the White Mountains along the scenic Kancamagus Highway where we may see a moose. Tonight, we enjoy a scenic excursion aboard the Café Lafayette Dinner Train along the Pemigewasset River and into the White Mountain Region. While traveling aboard the "Granite Eagle," one of three beautifully restored Pullman dining cars, we’ll enjoy a delicious 4-course
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Winnipesaukee Railroad
Mount Washington Cog Railway
meal served as we ride in Grand European manner. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Four: Today, we travel home with fond railroad memories. Meal: Breakfast
New! Women's History in New York Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 4 Meals • Susan B. Anthony Museum • Mount Hope Cemetery • Nat'l Women's Hall of Fame • Women's Rights National Historical Park • Elizabeth Cady Stanton House • Mackenzie-Childs • Corning Museum of Glass October 19-21
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Day One: Both men and women are invited to join us on this trip north to see and hear about the women’s movement in the U.S.A. Our first stop is at the
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Corning Museum of Glass, the world's largest glass museum, featuring 35 centuries of glass artistry, live glassblowing demonstrations and an international Glass Market. After checking into our Auburn, NY hotel, dinner is at the Springside Inn overlooking beautiful Owasco Lake. Meal: Dinner
Day Two: Today starts with a walking visit at Mount Hope Cemetery, the final resting place for notable Rochesterians like Susan B. Anthony, Frederick Douglass, and others. Next we’ll tour the Susan B. Anthony Museum and House and see the home of the legendary American civil rights leader during the 40 most politically active years of her life, and the site of her famous arrest for voting in 1872. Lunch is at Richardson’s Canal House.
Originally a tavern built in 1818, this served as a public house for over 100 years. This afternoon we’re in Seneca Falls to visit the National Women's Hall of Fame, the location of the 1848 Women's Rights Convention. Nearby is the Women's Rights National Historical Park that tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention held here in 1848. It is a story of struggles for civil rights, human rights, and equality, global struggles that continue today. We’ll also visit suffragist Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s House. Dinner tonight is on own in Skaneateles, NY. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Three: Before departing for home, we’ll stop at Mackenzie-Childs to tour the Farmhouse and see the gardens and grounds of this tranquil farm overlooking
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
Women's Rights National Historical Park
Mackenzie-Childs House
Cayuga Lake. Mackenzie-Childs makes handcrafted ceramics, enamelware, glassware, furniture, lighting, rugs and more and have been creating one-ofa-kind collectibles on their farm since 1983. Meal: Breakfast
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Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 4 Meals • Shenandoah National Park • Belle Grove Plantation • Skyland Resort • Museum of the Shenandoah • Luray Caverns Sept. 9-11, Oct. 14-16
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SINGLE - $59995 TRIPLE - $42995 -Rates Per PersonGlen Burnie House at the Museum of the Shenandoah Photo by MSV Ron Blunt
Day One: Today, we travel south to beautiful Middletown, Virginia. Our first stop is the Belle Grove Plantation, the region’s only authentic antebellum plantation. Our tour looks at its rich history, Jeffersonian architecture, serene landscape and important collections. Our Shenandoah area hotel for the next two nights is located in Harrisonburg, VA.
Day Two: This morning, we embark on a guided tour of Shenandoah National Park. As we travel north along historic Skyline Drive, our guide provides an informative tour of the park, including the park's history and the fascinating story of the rugged individuals who once lived there. The tour includes a stop at the Byrd
Visitor Center at the Big Meadows area with its abundance of native wildlife. Lunch is at Skyland Resort, near the highest point on the Skyline Drive. 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
Shenandoah National Park, Photo by Jon Bilous
house and explore The Museum where objects, state-of-the-art multi-media presentations, and dioramas help Valley history come alive. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Three: Before traveling home, we’ll stop for a visit and lunch at the Museum of the Shenandoah Valley. Tour the Historic House full of art and antiques, discover six acres of spectacular gardens surrounding the historic
Dream Lake, Luray Caverns, Photo by David Jones
Girlfriends Getaway, Richmond, VA: Petticoats Behind the Presidents Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 6 Meals • Gadsby's Tavern & Museum • St. Peter's Church • New Kent Winery • Shirley Plantation • "First Ladies" Fashion Show • Montpelier • Market at Grelen September 14-16
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Day One: The saying goes “behind every successful man is a woman,” and so it is true for our founding Presidents and their First Ladies as well as early settlers. Meet some of these dynamic women, discover the contributions
they made to early America, and learn how they helped define the role of First Lady. Our first stop is in Alexandria, VA at Gadsby's Tavern. After an included lunch, our costumed guide takes us through the museum for a journey back to the 18th century at this tavern and hotel where famous historical figures and everyday people dined and slept. Tonight we check into our Richmond area hotel where we’ll spend two overnights. Meal: Lunch
Day Two: Our day starts with a guided tour of St. Peter's Church, the church of widow Martha Dandridge Custis who married a young British army officer named George Washington. After wine tasting at New Kent Winery, we’ll stop for a tour and lunch at Shirley Plantation. This delightful tour of Virginia's first
plantation showcases the lifestyles of Virginia's Gentry Class. During our visit, we'll get a lesson in the "courtesies" of old Virginia. Martha Washington, Martha Jefferson, and Letitia Tyler, three future first ladies, grew up nearby and would certainly have made proper use of those courtesies. After dinner included at a local restaurant, take a seat for a "First Ladies of Fashion" Fashion Show that focuses on the changing dress styles of our First Ladies. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Three: This morning we’ll stop in Montpelier Station, VA for a visit to James and Dolly Madison’s home. The couple loved to entertain and Dolly was known as one of America's great hostesses. When entertaining, the Madison's table was bountiful
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and loaded with good things in the Virginia Tradition. We’ll experience a special program called “Women of Montpelier” that provides insight into the gentry and enslaved classes and their relationship to each other. We’ll have an al fresco casual lunch at the Market at Grelen before departing for home. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
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Long Island, NY Featuring The Hamptons & Sag Harbor Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 4 Meals • Old Westbury Gardens • Southampton & Sag Harbor Sightseeing Tour • Montauk Point Lighthouse • Vanderbilt Mansion September 16-18, October 14-16
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Day One: Discover the best of Long Island and the Hamptons’ "Gold Coast" and see estates belonging to turn-of-the-20th-century magnates with names like Astor and Chrysler. Our first stop is Old Westbury Gardens, the former family home of John S. Phipps. Built in 1906, the magnificent Charles II-style mansion is nestled amid 160 acres of formal gardens, landscaped grounds, woodlands, ponds and lakes and is furnished with fine English antiques and decorative arts. A box lunch is included. Our host for the next two evenings is a comfortable Long Island hotel. Dinner is at a local restaurant. Meals: Lunch, Dinner
Day Two: Today shows us the lifestyles of the rich and famous as we start
Vanderbilt Mansion
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., 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 that line the village's Main Street. After lunch on our own, we’ll stop at the Montauk Point Lighthouse. The oldest lighthouse in New York State and part of Long Island’s land
Montauk Lighthouse
and seascape for over 200 years, still serves as an active aid to navigation. Meal: Breakfast
Day Three: Today, we’ll visit the Vanderbilt Mansion. This remarkable 24-room mansion offers an intimate look at the life of the Vanderbilts from the Jazz Age through the Second World War. Later, we’ll arrive home with fond memories of our Long Island getaway. Meal: Breakfast
Lake George & Lake Placid, NY Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 4 Meals • Lake George Boat Cruise • Dinner & Live Performance Featuring Laura Roth • Lake Placid Olympic Village Sightseeing Tour • Prospect Mountain • Fort Ticonderoga Museum September 23-25, October 14-16
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Day Two: Today, we'll visit the Fort Ticonderoga Museum, where the American victory of the Revolutionary War took place. After, we'll travel to Lake Placid for a tour of the Olympic Village. Learn and experience first-hand, the history behind the 1932 & 1980 Olympics. Dinner tonight includes a Live Performance of
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Day One: This fall, see the spectacular foliage in the Adirondack Mountains! Surfside on the Lake, our host for the next two evenings, greets us with a welcome reception and dinner. Meal: Dinner
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Lake Placid, Photo Courtesy of Lake Placid CVB
Laura Roth's “California Dreamin'!" When Love became synonymous with a Generation and when groovy was cool. See "live" and recreated Janis Joplin, Petula Clark, Cher and more. The '70s are back! Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Three:
Lake George Boat Cruise
mansions aboard this double deck, wooden yacht. Before departing for home, we’ll drive to the top of Prospect Mountain (weather permitting) to enjoy the spectacular 100-mile panoramic views of Lake George and the Adirondack Region. Meal: Breakfast
This morning, we’ll cruise Lake George aboard the Horicon. Listen to the history of the Lake, view the secluded islands, tranquil bays and million dollar
All Trips Include Round-Trip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
Lake Placid, Photo Courtesy of Lake Placid CVB
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Vermont Fall Splendor Featuring Trapp Family Lodge Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 6 Meals • Trapp Family Lodge with Austrian Lunch, Meet & Greet with a Trapp family member & movie "The Real Maria" • Quechee Gorge & Village • Billings Farm • Cabot Cheese Annex • Cold Hollow Cider Mill Sept. 21-24, October 12-15
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Day One: Experience fall in beautiful Vermont. Today, we begin our journey to the Green Mountain State, where our host for the next three overnights, is a comfortable Central Vermont hotel. Meal: Dinner
Day Two: Our first stop is Cold Hollow Cider Mill to sample their products and see cider that's still made the old fashioned way, with a rack and cloth press built in the 1920s. The highlight of our trip is a visit to the Trapp Family Lodge. An iconic feature of the Vermont landscape for more than half a century, the home has sweeping mountain vistas reminiscent of the Trapp's beloved Austria. Lunch is an "Austrian Affair" featuring Austrian Charcuterie, Bratwurst with Sauerkraut, Austrian Beef Goulash, Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and so much more. Dessert includes Austrian Pastries like Linzertorte, Apfelstrudel, Sachertorte. During our visit, we’ll visit the Cemetery (weather permitting) for a talk on the family, walk into the hotel and to the movie room with its memorabilia. We'll be treated to a meet
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Trapp Family Lodge
and greet with a Trapp family member and view the movie "The Real Maria." We'll have a chance to get autographs and visit the gift shop before we conclude our visit. After, we'll stop at The Cabot Cheese Annex Shop to sample some of their fine Vermont cheese products. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Three: Today, we'll visit the Billings Farm and Homestead. Explore this first-class working dairy farm sustained by the Billings
and Rockefeller families for over a century. Next, we're off to Quechee Gorge for a photo stop and free time in the village. See the gorgeous scenery and a spectacular view of Vermont's "Little Grand Canyon" 162 feet above the Ottauquechee River. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Four: Today, we travel home taking with us many fond memories of our time in Vermont and our very special Von Trapp Family Experience! Meal: Breakfast
Outer Banks, North Carolina Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 4 Meals • Corolla Outback Adventures Wild Horse Tour • Elizabethan Gardens • Fort Raleigh National Historic Park • Roanoke Island Festival Park • Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education • Currituck Beach Lighthouse • Whalehead • Wright Brothers Memorial & Museum October 18-21
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Day One: North Carolina in the fall offers beautiful weather and delicious seafood so come with Starr this fall! Our host for three overnights is in Kitty Hawk, where the Wright brothers made their first flight.
Day Two: Today, we'll experience a Corolla Wild Horse Tour where we'll ride into the "Outback" area in a Safari vehicle past the road's end, traversing several refuge areas and sanctuary sites. Learn the history and local lore, see a variety of shore birds and other wildlife and, of course, Colonial Wild Horses, Outer Banks
Spanish Mustangs! Next, enjoy free time for lunch and shopping at Corolla's Timbuk II. After, visit Outer Banks Center for Wildlife Education, dedicated to exploring coastal North Carolina's wildlife, natural history and heritage. Next up is a visit to the Currituck Beach Lighthouse and tour of Whalehead, a beautifully restored 1920s Art Nouveau style residence. Experience its intriguing past and hear the fascinating story of this immaculately restored museum that was once a military barracks locale, a boarding school and a rocket fuel testing site. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Three: Today starts with a walk around the Elizabethan Gardens, a living memorial to America’s original English colonists. Next, step back in time at Fort
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Currituck Beach Lighthouse; Credit Surya Tjahya
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. Meal: Breakfast
Day Four: Today, we travel home with wonderful memories of our fall vacation. Meal: Breakfast
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Atlantic City Overnight Getaway Your 2 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • Meal Credit • Resorts Casino Package* $20 Free Slot Play & $30 Meal Credit Evening Show
Come with Starr for an overnight getaway to Atlantic City and experience the fun and excitement of Resorts! We'll check in on Sunday and see an entertaining show in the evening. Monday morning is free until 3pm so you can make the most of your stay in Atlantic City! Good luck everyone!
June 24-25, October 28-29
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*Casino package subject to change, must be 21 years of age with photo ID to receive package.
Newport, RI: Lobsterfest Your 3 Day Tour Includes:
Day One:
Tour Director • 4 Meals • Lobsterfest, Cabaret, & Performance of "Sylvia" at Newport Playhouse • Newport Sightseeing Tour • Rosecliff Mansion • Olde Mistick Village
Come with Starr for a day of entertainment and so much more. After checking in for two overnights at our Newport area hotel, dinner is at a local restaurant. Meal: Dinner
October 15-17
Today starts with a sightseeing tour of Newport that shows us the rugged beauty of Ten-Mile Ocean Drive and the mansions along Bellevue Avenue. Next, we’ll arrive at Newport Playhouse for the highlight of our
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Day Two:
trip starting with Lobsterfest! each guest gets a 1¼ lb lobster plus a buffet lunch featuring mussels, corn on the cob, chicken, potatoes, Creole Shrimp & Rice, Shrimp Cocktail, Clam Chowder, salads, desserts and more. Then it's time for "Sylvia," a play about relationships, compromise (and dogs!) that's both hilarious and touching. After, the dining room transforms into a delightful Cabaret and performers entertain us with songs and laughter. Tonight, we’ll have time on our own in Newport. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Lobsterfest!; Photo Courtesy of Newport Playhouse
Day Three: On our last day we'll tour Rosecliff Mansion and visit Olde Mistick Village to stroll this representation of 1700s New England. Later we arrive home. Meal: Breakfast
Connecticut: Rail & Sail Your 2 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 2 Meals • Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride • Shore Line Trolley Museum & Excursion • Foxwoods Casino October 13-14
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Day One: Come with Starr to see the beauty of Connecticut. Our first stop is the Shore Line Trolley Museum for a living history experience riding a historic, restored trolley along the Branford Electric Railway. This evening we'll try our luck at Foxwoods Casino. Our hotel accommodations are in Mystic, CT.
Day Two: Today, we'll experience The Essex Steam Train and Riverboat journey. Enjoy a 12-mile,
narrated round-trip ride into the heart of the unspoiled Connecticut River Valley's picturesque countryside featuring pristine meadows, a quaint farm, a millpond with waterfall, and trestles and bridges over rivers and creeks. At Deep River Landing, passengers are escorted onto the Becky Thatcher riverboat for a cruise along the Connecticut River. The visual serenity of the river valley is on full display from Becky’s multiple decks. Sights include Gillette Castle, Goodspeed Opera House, and the Haddam Swing Bridge.
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Essex Steam Train & Riverboat, Photo by Jody Dole
Upon our return to Deep River Landing, the steam train welcomes us for the return trip back to Essex Station while our comfortable bus whisks us home. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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Pennsylvania's Grand Canyon Your 2 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 3 Meals • PA's Grand Canyon at Leonard Harrison State Park • Grand Canyon Covered Wagon Tour • Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruise
Day One: Traveling through the beautiful Pennsylvania landscapes, we'll stop for a delicious lunch at the Country Cupboard Restaurant with time for shopping too! Later, we'll board the Hiawatha Paddlewheeler for a leisurely
Sept. 8-9, Oct. 13-14
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Grand Canyon Covered Wagon Tour
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cruise along the Susquehanna. Tales of the river when lumber was king highlight this scenic cruise. Our hotel is in downtown Williamsport. Meal: Lunch
Day Two: Today, we'll visit the incredible Leonard Harrison State Park, PA’s "Grand Canyon." As we travel the old railroad bed, our guide shows us the most famous scenic views of the canyon in comfort from handcrafted horse-drawn covered wagons, pulled by powerful
Leonard Harrison State Park, Photo by Scotty Wong
draught horses and equipped with padded bench seats and open sides for viewing. Enjoy a boxed lunch before departing home. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Busch Gardens Williamsburg, Virginia Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 2 Meals • Busch Gardens • Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Odditorium • Baltimore's Inner Harbor August 3-5
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Take your family on this fun-filled vacation featuring Gardens, an action-packed European-themed park with 17th century charm and 21st century technology. Boasting over 100 acres of fun-filled exploration a day of thrills and the world’s top-rated roller-coasters, the park features entertainment for the whole family including 8 exciting stage productions, over 40 thrilling rides and attractions, a variety of authentic food and shops, animal encounters, and a magical children's area.
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A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
Our tour begins with a visit to Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Odditorium featuring artifacts that span almost all of human history, and even earlier in some cases, and rounds out with a stop at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor for a visit to Harborplace, Baltimore's waterfront shopping, dining, and entertainment destination. We’ll spend two overnights at a comfortable Williamsburg hotel.
Cooperstown, NY: National Baseball Hall of Fame Your 2 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 1 Meal • National Baseball Hall of Fame: 2-day Admission August 5-6
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Nearly 300,000 people a year make the pilgrimage to Cooperstown, NY to pay homage to the heroes of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, but in the process, many also discover an unspoiled repository of America's heritage, rich in history, art, architecture and natural beauty. Join Starr for our annual excursion to Cooperstown where 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 to see everything there is 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, 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. Willie Mays Exhibit, Photo by Ewen Roberts
Babe Ruth Room
Baseball Hall of Fame
Baseball Hall of Fame
Baseball Hall of Fame
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Cooperstown, NY Featuring Otesaga Resort Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 3 Meals • Otesaga Resort’s Prestigious Accommodations • Baseball Hall of Fame • Fly Creek Cider Mill • Brewery Ommegang • Fenimore Art Museum November 16-18
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On this special getaway, we’ll spend two overnights at the grand Otesaga Resort, reminiscent of a more genteel era. The Otesaga continues to receive the AAA Four Diamond Award, for providing exceptional accommodations, excellent service, and an elegant atmosphere. This afternoon, we'll stop at Brewery Ommegang for a tour and tasting of their Belgian-style brews. Dinner is at our stately resort. Meal: Dinner
Today, we’ll visit the National Baseball Hall of Fame. You don't have to be a baseball fan to appreciate the 155 years of history showcased here. After lunch on own in Cooperstown, we’ll visit Fly Creek Cider Mill for wine tasting, Hard Cider and Apple Wine sampling in our own Collector Wine Glass. This evening relax at our resort and take in the breathtaking panoramic views. Meal: Breakfast
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Otesaga Resort
Day Three: At Fenimore Art Museum, see American paintings, photography, folk art and more. Meal: Breakfast
Pocono Fall Foliage Featuring Germanfest at Silver Birches Your 2 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 3 Meals • Germanfest at Silver Birches • Luzerne County Courthouse • Frederick Stegmaier Mansion • Mohegan Sun Pocono Casino October 17-18
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Day One: Get ready for some fun at Silver Birches' Germanfest! We'll have lots of German-style food along with a full day of activities including shopping, Strudel & Pretzel making demonstration, Open Bar with beer, wine and soda and music & dancing featuring Joe Lastovica Band. Tap your toes to a spirited mix of German music, old favorites and contemporary classics. Interact with characters wearing traditional German costumes,
and enjoy Marty Keller and his Alpine Horn & Bavarian Act. Compete in the Germanfest Olympics - the fun never stops! Indulge in a German meal with potato soup, sauerbraten, wurst & kraut, roast pork, apple strudel, and more. Later, check into Germanfest at Silver Birches
Escorted by WWII Historian, & Author, Andy Waskie
3 Meals • WWII Living History Event • Gettysburg National Military Park • Gettysburg Visitors Center including Film & Cyclorama • Farnsworth House September 15-16
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Gettysburg WWII Weekend Festival, Photo by Bill Dowling
Day One: Come and explore all that awaits you at this annual event. At the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor’s Center, see "A New Birth of Freedom" film, an overview of the Battle of Gettysburg and experience the Cyclorama Painting in-the-round, depicting the charge of the Confeder-
ate infantry. Tour Gettysburg National Military Park and learn about the fighting that swept across the fields in 1863. Dinner is at the circa 1810 Farnsworth House offering PA Dutch and period fare served by period dressed servers. Our overnight is in Gettysburg. Meal: Dinner
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the Woodlands Inn, nestled in the foothills of the Poconos. This evening, take the free shuttle to Mohegan Sun Pocono Casino. Meal: Lunch
Day Two: After a stop at the Luzerne County Courthouse, visit the Frederick Stegmaier Mansion, a restored Victorian Mansion. Enjoy lunch and entertainment featuring a Barbershop Quartet. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Gettysburg, PA: World War II Living History Weekend Your 2 Day Tour Includes:
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
Great Weekend Getaway!
medical services, weapons and equipment, communications, military vehicles, the life of the common soldier and more. Lunch is at General Pickett’s before departing for home. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Two: Today, we’ll experience the annual World War II Living History weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site featuring an authentic recreation of both Allied and German army camps complete with WWII vehicles. Living history enthusiasts will present programs on WWII
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Gettysburg WWII Weekend Festival, Photo by Andy Waskie
2018 MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
KENTUCKY DERBY
The Kentucky Derby is America’s most extravagant springtime sports party, and one of her most celebrated events. While there is a horse race at the heart of this spectacle, there are many other intriguing aspects within this Louisville tradition. It is a Festival and a Fashion Show, it’s a Parade and a Race, it’s Mint Juleps and Riverboats; it’s about Horses and it’s about time you see it. Your 6 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 8 Meals • Kentucky Derby Admission with Reserved Seating • Paddlewheeler Boat Cruise with "Learn to Bet" Event • NEW! Undulata Saddlebred Horse Farm • NEW! Jeptha Creed Distillery with Bar-B-Que Dinner, Tour & Tasting • NEW! Louisville Slugger Museum • NEW! Hermitage Farms Thoroughbred Nursery • "Off to the Races" Dinner Event • Derby Hat Boutique • Lunch at Claudia Sanders Dinner House Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom! May 2-7
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Photo Courtesy of Kentucky Tourism
Day One: It’s time to cross this event off your bucket list! Today we enter the starting gate and travel to Ohio for our first overnight.
Day Two: After checking into our suburban Louisville hotel, we'll kick off this event with a Bar-B-Que Dinner featuring Live Music at Jeptha Creed Distillery. Enjoy dancing and distillery tours as well as a bourbon tasting opportunity. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
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Day Three: Odds are that today will be a great day! We’ll start with a visit to the Louisville Slugger Museum. Next, we'll visit Hermitage Farm, a world-class equine operation where champion thoroughbreds are born and nursed. Lunch is at Claudia Sanders Dinner House where, in addition to our meal, we'll find the local ladies have opened a derby hat boutique with a wide
Pegasus Parade, Photo Courtesy of Louisville CVB
selection of hats and accessories. After, we'll tour Undulata Farm, a private residence and horse training farm. See the family home, horse training facility and actually see training in progress. This evening's "Off to the Races" dinner event features a "Taste of Kentucky" menu along with entertainment and Derby racing fun! Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Rise & Shine it’s Derby Day! Don those sporty outfits and Derby Hats! We begin this day with the Derby Day Riverboat Race on the Mary M. Miller or the Belle of Louisville. It doesn’t get any better than this. While cruising the Ohio River, experts provide insider tips on the Derby Race as well as a seminar on how to place a bet at Churchill Downs. At the end of our seminar, our two Sternwheelers will turn downstream with those big red paddlewheels kicking up a feather trail of whitewater as they race each other back to
Spirit of Jefferson, Photo Courtesy of Louisville CVB
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Louisville. Next, is the highlight of our tour as we walk between the twin spires of Churchill Downs for the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby. We’ll have 1st floor Grandstand Seats on the home stretch so we can spend Derby Day crowd watching, sampling a mint julep and placing a few bets. This is one of the world’s greatest and most celebrated sporting events and we’re on hand to experience it all! Jackpot! Meal: Breakfast
Day Five: We’re in the home stretch! This morning with hat boxes and suitcases loaded, we travel homeward stopping for an overnight in Pittsburgh, PA. Meal: Breakfast
Day Six: It’s a Photo Finish when we arrive home bringing with us all the wonderful memories and experiences this trip brought us. Meal: Breakfast
Churchill Downs, Photo Courtesy of Louisville CVB
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2018 MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Cross Country By Bus! The Vacation of a Lifetime! An American Journey - sampling the best of the USA!
$4,99995 pp/double
September 1-26, 2018
$6,99995 pp/single $4,29995 pp/triple
Your 26 Day Tour Includes: • Tour Director • 24 Meals: 19 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 4 Dinners
Travel on a coach with expanded legroom!
Tour Highlights: - Grand Canyon Guided Sightseeing Tour
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Hearst Castle
- Dinner at Amarillo's Big Texan Steak Ranch
- Ferry to Alcatraz and self-guided Tour
- Yellowstone National Park
- Free day in Las Vegas with two overnights at New York, New York Hotel & Casino
- Jackson Hole, Wyoming
- Two overnights in Fisherman's Wharf, San Francisco
- Wall Drug Store
- Petrified Forest National Park and Painted Desert
- Badlands National Park
- Old Town Albuquerque - Sandia Peak Aerial Tram Ride
- Dallas, Texas with an audio tour of the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
- Santa Barbara Courthouse
- Dinner at Dallas' El Fenix Restaurant
- The Mission at Santa Barbara
- Chicago's Navy Pier
- Coyote Canyons Jeep Tour from Sedona
- Skydeck Chicago at Willis Tower
- Calico Ghost Town
- One overnight in downtown Chicago
- Los Angeles and Hollywood Sightseeing Tour
- MAPS Air Museum
- St. Louis Gateway Arch with Journey to the Top tram ride and the film, Monument to the Dream
- Fanny May/Harry London Chocolate Tour
Grand Canyon Watchtower, Photo by Owen Xu
- Mount Rushmore National Memorial
- Dinner at Pittsburgh's Grand Concourse Restaurant
Gateway Arch, Photo by Josh Hallett
Willis Tower, Chicago, Photo by Matt Thompson
Alcatraz, Photo by Lewis Sommer, San Francisco CVB
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2018 MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Cross Country 2018 Daily Itinerary: Day 1: • Travel to Dublin, OH for (1) overnight Day 2: • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before traveling to St. Louis, MO for (1) overnight in a downtown hotel. Day 3: • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel followed by admission to the Gateway Arch & Tram Ride for unforgettable views of the city & the Mississippi River. • Travel to Catoosa, OK & spend (1) overnight at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Day 4: • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before traveling to Dallas, TX. • Admission & audio tour of the Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza. The recorded tour incorporates excerpts from the historic radio broadcasts & the voices of reporters, police officers, & eyewitnesses commenting on President Kennedy & his place in history • Enjoy dinner at El Fenix Restaurant where their famous Sizzling Fajitas Rancheras are served family-style. • Spend (1) overnight in Dallas Day 5: • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before traveling to Amarillo, TX for (1) overnight. • Enjoy dinner at the Big Texan Steak Ranch and step into the rowdy, rip-roaring days of the late 1800s- feel the excitement & listen to the strolling musicians. Day 6: • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before traveling to Albuquerque, NM for a Tram Ride on the Sandia Peak Tramway, the world’s longest aerial tramway spanning a distance of 2.7 miles above deep canyons & breathtaking terrain. From the observation deck atop 10,378 ft Sandia Peak enjoy an 11,000 sq. mile panoramic view of the Rio Grande Valley. • Dinner is on own in Old Town Albuquerque • Spend (1) overnight in Albuquerque Day 7: • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before
visiting the Petrified Forest National Park & the Painted Desert - one of the most colorful & fascinating places to be found in Arizona, abundant with geological history & sure to offer an experience of a lifetime. Enjoy a box lunch during your visit. • Travel to Flagstaff, AZ for (2) overnights Day 8: • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before traveling to the Grand Canyon for a guided sightseeing tour of one of the most spectacular examples of erosion anywhere in the world with incredible vista views. Day 9: • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before checking out & traveling to Sedona AZ for a Coyote Canyons Jeep Tour filled with unrivaled excitement & adventure over & around the beautiful red rocks of Sedona. • Travel to Las Vegas for (2) overnights at New York New York Hotel & Casino Day 10: • Free day on own in Las Vegas, NV Day 11: • Check out and travel to Barstow, CA to visit Calico Ghost Town, a former mining town • Travel to Los Angeles, CA for (2) overnights Day 12: • Enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Los Angeles & Hollywood including Hollywood Bowl, Mann’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills,downtown Los Angeles, & Rodeo Drive. • Stop for lunch on own & shopping at the world-famous Farmers Market before enjoying the remainder of day on own Day 13: • Check out and travel to Santa Barbara, CA for a guided tour of the Santa Barbara County Courthouse with all the grandeur of a Spanish palace. • Enjoy admission & self guided tour of the Mission at Santa Barbara, a gem of 21 missions established in California by Spanish missionaries in the late 1700s.
• Enjoy lunch on own in Solvang, CA • Travel to San Luis Obispo, CA for (1)
overnight Day 14: • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before traveling to San Simeon, CA for a guided tour of Hearst Castle where our guide brings the estate to life by sharing stories about Mr. Hearst & his many guests. • Travel to San Francisco, CA for (2) overnights at a Fisherman’s Wharf hotel Day 15: • Experience a ferry ride to Alcatraz, the legendary island that has been a Civil War fort, a military prison, & one of the most notorious federal penitentiaries in US history. This memorable tour includes a 45 min. audio presentation, “Doing Time: The Alcatraz Cellhouse Tour.” • Remainder of day on own Day 16: • Check out and travel to Winnemucca, NV for (1) overnight Day 17: • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before traveling to Salt Lake City, UT for (1) overnight & an included dinner at a local restaurant. Day 18: • Travel to Jackson Hole, WY for (2) overnights Day 19: • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before a guided tour of Yellowstone National Park, home to a variety of wildlife, Old Faithful, & a collection of unique geysers & hot springs. Day 20: • Check out after breakfast and travel to Deadwood, SD for (1) overnight at Mineral Palace & Casino Day 21: • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before a visit to Mount Rushmore National Memorial featuring the faces of 4 great American Presidents; Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln & Theodore Roosevelt on a 6,000 foot mountain in the Black Hills of South Dakota. • Visit Badlands National Park, a painted landscape of steep canyons, spires, & razor edged ridges.
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• Enjoy free time at Wall Drug Store,
America’s Favorite Roadside Attraction. Wall Drug Store is a wonderland of free attractions & gifts. • Travel to Mitchell, SD for (1) overnight Day 22: • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before traveling to Dubuque, IA for (1) overnight. Day 23: • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for Chicago, IL & spend (1) overnight at a downtown hotel. • Admission to Skydeck Chicago offering an unsurpassed view of Chicago and 4 surrounding states from 103 stories high • Enjoy free time on own in Chicago. Day 24: • Travel to Canton, OH for (1) overnight Day 25: • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before visiting MAPS Air Museum to learn about the history of aviation & its impact upon society. • Visit Fannie May/Harry London Candies and learn about the rich heritage of making fine chocolates and get an in-depth look into the chocolate making process. • Travel to Pittsburgh, PA for (1) overnight • Savor a Farewell Dinner at Grand Concourse Restaurant set in the Edwardian splendor of the 1901 Pittsburgh & Lake Erie Railroad terminal. Day 26: • Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before traveling home.
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2018 HALLOWEEN VACATIONS
New! Murder Mystery Weekend at Villa Roma Resort
in the Catskills of New York Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 6 Meals • Halloween Murder Mystery • Full program of daily activities including BINGO, dance classes, water aerobics, & more • Nightly Entertainment • Woodbury Common Premium Outlets • Overnight Accommodations at Villa Roma Resort
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
Come to Villa Roma and enjoy an interactive Halloween Murder Mystery starring everyone's favorite-the lovable, hump-backed Nick the Geek. He arrives with his mummy, Brida Frankenstine, who is continuing her million year feud with her ex-employer, Witch Hazel. All the family skeletons come tumbling out of the casket, and you help figure out why there is one less vampire before the end of the weekend. Act 1 of our Murder Mystery weekend kicks off with a welcome cocktail reception and ends with Act 4 after breakfast on our last day. Explore the fantastic amenities and beautiful setting of Villa Roma Resort on this exciting themed vacation! Our tour includes overnight accommodations at Villa Roma Resort, daily activities including BINGO, Trivia, Water Aerobics, Dance Classes, Arts & Crafts, and more as well as nightly entertainment, themedevents, scrumptious meals... the list goes on! Come join us! On our way north, we'll have time for lunch and shopping at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. Don't be scared away of this great vacation! Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular, Photo by Paul Cadieux
October 19-21
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Woodbury Common, Photo by Penny Rudolph
Ghosts of Providence, RI Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 3 Meals • Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo • Lantern-led Walking Ghost Tour of Providence • Governor Sprague Mansion • Smith's Castle • Scialo Bros. Bakery • Lizzie Borden House & Museum October 14-16
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Day One: This Halloween season don’t miss this opportunity for a wonderful 3-day themed tour in Providence! After arriving at our hotel, we’ll don our walking shoes for a Providence Ghost
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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.
Day Two: Today starts with a visit to the Governor Sprague Mansion with its reputation as “one of America’s most haunted mansions" due to the home’s history of tragedy. During Halloween season, the mansion is a spectacle with goblins and whoknows-what lurking behind each door. Lunch is on own in the village of Wickford, a seaside community featuring one of the largest collections of 18th century dwellings in the northeast. After, 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 Roger Williams Park Zoo! See a breathtaking display of thousands of illuminated jack-olanterns 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
Day Three: Our final day starts with a visit to the nearly 100-year old Scialo Bros. Bakery in the heart of the historic Federal Hill neighborhood. Everyone gets a free bag of cookies at this bakery once featured on the Travel Channel's "Bizarre Foods America." Afterwards, we’ll travel to Fall River, MA, to 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 with wonderful memories of this Halloween-themed getaway. Meal: Breakfast
All Trips Include Round-Trip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
Governor Sprague Mansion, Photo Courtesy of Rhode Island Tourism
2018MOTORCOACH HALLOWEEN VACATIONS 2018 VACATIONS Salem, Massachusetts: A Bewitching Place Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 2 Meals • Salem Witch Museum • Salem Sightseeing Tour • House of Seven Gables • Rebecca Nurse Homestead October 5-7, 12-14, 19-21
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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. This trip is for those who can navigate the cobblestone streets of Salem and brave the seasonal crowds! Tonight we check in to our comfortable suburban Salem hotel for two overnights.
Day Two: Our sightseeing tour of Salem tells us about Salem's maritime history and shows us its 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. Next, we'll visit the House of Seven Gables, the mansion made famous by world-renowned American author Nathaniel Hawthorne's 1851 novel. In 1668, merchant
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
and ship-owner John Turner built a house on Salem Harbor that was destined to become one of America’s most beloved historic homes. Later, at the Salem Witch Museum, we'll explore the events of the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. This afternoon and evening we’ll have more free time in Salem. Meal: Breakfast
Day Three: This morning, we’ll visit the 17th century Homestead of Rebecca Nurse, a saintly woman accused of and executed for witchcraft during the hysteria of 1692. Before departing for home, we'll view the Salem Village Witchcraft Victim's Memorial, built to honor all victims of witchcraft. Meal: Breakfast
Salem Witch Museum
Old Burying Point, Photo by Jasmine Gordon
New! Raven About Richmond, VA Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 4 Meals • Trolley Ghost Tour of Richmond • Edgar Allan Poe Museum • Canal Cruise • Agecroft Hall • Swift Creek Mill Theatre Dinner Show • Hollywood Cemetery Trolley Tour October 4-6
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Virginia has more sites listed on the National Register of Haunted Places than any other state – and many of those sites are in historic downtown Richmond. After dinner at a local restaurant, we’ll hop aboard a trolley for a lively tour of departed spirits and favorite haunts among the cobblestone streets of Richmond. Hang on to your hat! Meal: Dinner
Day Two: The highlight of our trip is a visit to the Edgar Allan Poe Museum. Poe is one of the most celebrated writers in the English language and he spent significant portions of his childhood, adolescence and adult life in Richmond. The museum is housed in the oldest surviving structure in Richmond with an Enchanted Garden, designed directly from Poe’s poem "To One in Paradise." We're invited to become a jury member to solve a mystery in a
mock trial based on Poe’s "The Tell-Tale Heart." This afternoon, we’ll ride on a modern day canal boat and follow the course of Richmond's historic waterway. Later, if you should hear a ghost with a British accent, trust your ears. Agecroft Hall is an authentic, centuries-old English manor home. In the early 1900s it was purchased by a wealthy Richmonder, disassembled and moved across the Atlantic to its new home here. We’ll get a beguiling tour of the house and a behind-the-scenes tour of its museum vault. Dinner tonight is a Southern Buffet along with a show at Swift Creek Mill Theater, a 1663 mill now home to a professional dinner theater. We’ll enjoy a Southern Favorites buffet in the dining room and then take our seats in the theatre upstairs for a fun performance. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Day Three: On our last day, we'll take a
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Edgar Allan Poe
Trolley Tour of Hollywood Cemetery, the final resting place for two American presidents, Confederate president Jefferson Davis, 28 Confederate generals, 6 Virginia governors, two Supreme Court justices two Pulitzer Prize winners and … the Richmond Vampire? A trolley tour along its rolling hills and meandering paths includes local lore and legends. Keep an eye out for the iron dog. Meal: Breakfast
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2018 THANKSGIVING VACATIONS
New! Newport, Rhode Island Thanksgiving Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 3 Meals • Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet at the Hotel Viking • Newport Sightseeing Tour • Breakers Mansion • Marble House • Downtown Newport • Newport Grand Slots • Mashantucket Pequot Museum
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Today we travel to spectacular Newport, known for the famous summer “cottages” of the elite. Tonight we’ll feast on a traditional Thanksgiving buffet meal, complete with all the trimmings, at downtown Newport's Hotel Viking. We'll spend the next two overnights at the Newport Beach Hotel. Meal: Thanksgiving Dinner
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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
Marble House
the United States and Canada through extensive exhibits including a cool descent into a glacial crevasse from 18,000 years ago; walk through a 1550 Pequot Village populated by 51 life-cast figures & experience interactive computer programs and films throughout the exhibits. Meal: Breakfast
Norfolk and Virginia Beach Thanksgiving Your 4 Day Tour Includes:
Day One:
Tour Director • 7 Meals • Spirit of Norfolk Boat Cruise • Dickens' Christmas Towne • Military Aviation Museum • VA Beach Christmas Market • Holiday Lights at the Beach • Freemason Abbey
Come with Starr to Virginia, where the very first Thanksgiving occurred. After checking in to our waterfront hotel, savor dinner at Freemason Abbey, a 141 year old renovated church. Meal: Dinner
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A leisurely start to our morning is followed by time to celebrate during a bountiful Thanksgiving feast onboard the Spirit of Norfolk! Cruise along the Elizabeth River and dance with
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Lancaster Thanksgiving Your 2 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 3 Meals • "A Christmas Carol" at
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre with Thanksgiving Meal
• Lancaster Sightseeing Tour • Kitchen Kettle Village November 22-23
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DJ entertainment during this special cruise. After sundown, we'll drive on the Virginia Beach boardwalk for Holiday Lights at the Beach. This "Enchanted Seaside Mile" is a holiday fantasy of lights - a grand display spread over a dozen blocks. Meals: Breakfast, Thanksgiving Meal
Day Three: Today starts with a visit to Nauticus for Dickens' Christmas Towne where actors, musicians, carolers, magicians, and Father Christmas take center stage.
Next, we're off to The Military Aviation Museum, home to one of the largest private collections of WWI & WWII era military aircraft. Meet "Rosie the Riveter" and hear inspiring stories of the women's war effort. After, it's time for the Virginia Beach Christmas Market with over 250 artisans & crafters. Dinner is at a local restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Four: Travel home with bountiful memories. Meal: Breakfast
Pennsylvania Dutch-Style Thanksgiving!
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At the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre, see a live performance of "A Christmas Carol." A timeless holiday classic comes to life to spread happiness and inspire goodwill. Even for grumpy old miser like Ebenezer Scrooge, it's never too late to change. Also, enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving buffet meal, complete with all the trimmings. Our host for tonight is the Heritage Hotel. Meal: Thanksgiving Meal
Today, enjoy a tour of the Lancaster countryside while our local guide shares stories about how the Amish work, live and worship. Lunch is at Hershey Farm Restaurant, followed by a visit to Kitchen Kettle Village featuring over 40 shops that give you so much to satisfy the senses. Sample over 100 Pennsylvania Dutch specialities in the Jam and Relish Kitchen. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
All Trips Include Round-Trip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
2018 MOTORCOACH Holiday Multi-Day VACATIONSVacations
New!
Niagara Falls Holiday
Your 4 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 5 Meals • Winter Festival of Lights • Niagara Falls Sightseeing Tour • Niagara on the Lake Sightseeing Tour • Journey Behind the Falls • Dinner & Christmas Show at "Oh Canada Eh?!" • Winery Tour & Tasting December 6-9
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Niagara Falls, Photo Courtesy of Winter Festival of Lights
Come with us as we travel across the border and enjoy three nights at a hotel conveniently located near the falls! Our sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls and the region includes the scenic Niagara River Parkway and Brock's Monument at historic Queenston Heights, the world famous Floral Clock and more. Journey Behind the Falls affords thrilling views of the Falls from below and behind. An afternoon is available to experience Niagara on our own. Dinner overlooks the falls followed by fireworks. A sightseeing tour of Niagara-on-the-Lake shows us its highlights and gives free time on Main Street. A stop at Konzelmann Winery offers a tour and wine sampling. At Oh Canada Eh?! experience talented performers singing Canadian songs in a friendly, wilderness atmosphere inside a rustic log cabin while enjoying a meal and a Christmas show. Drive-thru the Winter Festival of Lights, a treasured holiday tradition. Arrive home with wonderful holiday memories.
Busch Gardens Christmas Town Williamsburg, VA
Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 3 Meals • Busch Gardens Christmas Town™ • Jamestown Settlement • Yankee Candle Company • Baltimore's Inner Harbor & Christmas Village December 7-9
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A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!
Fredericksburg, VA Holiday Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 4 Meals • Fredericksburg Foundation's Annual Candlelight Tour of Historic Homes • "Rockabilly Christmas" at Riverside Center for the Performing Arts • Kenmore Mansion • Gingerbread House Exhibit at Ferry Farm • Fredericksburg Trolley Tour • Rising Sun Tavern December 7-9
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Come with Starr as we head south to celebrate the holidays in Historic Fredericksburg. At Rising Sun Tavern, the "tavern wenches" entertain in a lively interpretation of 18th century tavern life. A Trolley Tour shows us views of historic homes, attractions and the famous Sunken Road, site of the Battle of Fredericksburg. Experience Fredericksburg’s 48th Annual Candlelight Tour of
A Perfect 3-Day Weekend! Historic Homes featuring beautifully decorated homes along with holiday entertainment. Riverside Center for the Performing Arts' "Rockabilly Christmas" celebrates the season with high-energy performances of Buddy Holly’s greatest hits along with those classic rockabilly Christmas songs everyone loves like "Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree," "Jingle Bell Rock," and more. Tour Kenmore, the elegant plantation home of George Washington's sister. "A Wee Christmas" exhibit features highly detailed, replica dollhouses and miniatures. At Ferry Farm, George Washington's boyhood home, enjoy the 32nd Annual Gingerbread House Exhibit, a long-standing holiday tradition! This is a holiday getaway to remember! Fredericksburg, Photo Courtesy of Amy Robinson
Villa Roma Resort: Holiday Celebration in the Catskills of NY Your 3 Day Tour Includes:
Celebrate the spirit of the season at Busch Gardens Christmas Town™. Holiday traditions come to life with heart-warming shows, holiday dining and festive shopping amid the glow of more than eight million lights. Visit Yankee Candle Company and stroll through the Holiday Park to experience the Christmas spirit. Tour Jamestown Settlement, where America’s first permanent English colony, comes to life through film, gallery exhibits and outdoor living history. At Baltimore's Inner Harbor’s Christmas Village, experience a traditional German Christmas Market featuring international holiday gifts, ornaments, jewelry and high-quality arts and crafts.
Tour Director • 6 Meals November 26-28
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The comfortable and friendly Villa Roma Resort welcomes us for a festive celebration of the season featuring holiday decor, themed activities and entertainment! Our itinerary is packed with a full schedule of fun activities like Christmas Caroling, Holiday-Themed Trivia, Holiday Movies, Dance Classes, Cookie Decorating, Wreath Making as well as a matinee performance featuring international vocal artist Mary Mancini and award-winning accordionist Mario Tacca. Delicious meals with a wide variety are served in the Main Dining Room followed by nightly HolidayThemed Entertainment. On our way north, we’ll stop at Woodbury Common Premium Outlets. Finish all your holiday shopping with impressive savings at over 220 designer outlet stores all offering discounted prices!
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2018 Holiday Multi-Day Vacations Bethlehem, PA Christmas
Featuring Sands Casino Resort Your 2 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • Sands Casino Package* $40 Free Slot Play & $15 Meal Voucher • Matinee Performance • Christkindlmarkt • Bethlehem Riding Tour • The Outlets at Sands Bethlehem Coupon Book November 25-26
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Mountain. Visit Christkindlmarkt, showcasing more than 100 artisans, live holiday music, and authentic German and Austrian cuisine. Overnight accommodations are at the Sands Casino Resort featuring dining, shopping, entertainment, and gaming, all under one roof. We'll have a matinee performance to welcome in the holidays along with time to shop at the The Outlets at Sands offering the hottest brand names at discount prices. Receive a coupon book for additional savings. Bethlehem Steel Stacks, Photo Courtesy of Discover Lehigh Valley
New! Branson, MO Christmas Featuring Five Shows
Your 8 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 11 Meals
5 Fabulous Shows!*
• Shoji Tabuchi Show • Yakov Smirnoff Show • Showboat Branson Belle • Daniel O'Donnell Show • Presley's Country Jubilee
PLUS, • Gateway Arch Photo Stop • Anheuser-Busch Brewery • Branson Sightseeing Tour • Hollywood Casino Plus, travel on a coach with expanded legroom!
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Celebrate the season in the Live Music Show Capital of the World! With Branson’s holiday lineup of live shows and performers, you're in for an amazing surprise in this midwestern city featuring the best entertainers along with warm hospitality. This Ozark Mountain Christmas vacation includes a celebration of the best entertainment, attractions and meals. Spend three nights in Branson and see five fabulous shows! We'll also stop in St. Louis for a tour of the famed AnheuserBusch Brewery and a view of the world-famous Gateway Arch. So don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime vacation!
November 10-17 This overnight getaway includes the best of "Christmas City!" Our knowledgeable guide in period dress shows us historic Bethlehem and the famous star atop South
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Hershey Holiday Overnight Getaway Your 2 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 2 Meals • Hersheypark's Christmas Candylane • Sweet Lights Holiday Riding Tour • Hershey Chocolate World • Hershey Sightseeing Tour • Tanger Outlets - Hershey December 1-2, 15-16
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Great Weekend Getaway! Visit Hershey Chocolate World & Christmas Candylane - Hersheypark's holiday wonderland. Drive through the Sweet Lights Holiday Spectacular, 2 miles of wooded trails of 1 million lights and nearly 600 enchanting animated displays. Enjoy a tour of Hershey, PA; learn about the inspiring life of Milton Hershey and the town he created. Finish your holiday shopping at the Tanger Outlets at Hershey. Our overnight is at a Hershey area hotel.
Williamsburg Colonial Christmas Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 3 Meals • Admission to Colonial Williamsburg: Grand Illumination, Governor's Palace & Capitol Building • Berkeley Plantation • Colonial Christmas Dinner at the Boxwood Inn • "Celebration in Lights" Riding Tour December 2-4
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Shoji Tabuchi
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. During our visit, costumed interpreters bring to life the residents of this 18th century town. Also, experience a historical Colonial Christmas Dinner with entertainment at the Boxwood Inn, a 19th century antebellum mansion. Enjoy a guided tour of the 2-story Southern home and a sit-down, candlelight dinner in one of the dining rooms. Experience "Celebration in Lights," a 2 mile drive-through holiday event where Newport News Park is transformed by over one million lights, creating animated holiday and fanciful scenes. Experience Centuries of Christmas at Berkeley Plantation as this elegant 1726 mansion will be beautifully decorated for the holidays. Costumed guides add a special touch with stories of Christmas at Berkeley through four centuries of history.
All Trips Include Round-Trip Transportation and Overnight Accommodations
2018 Holiday Multi-Day Vacations
New! Charlotte, NC Christmas Featuring Billy Graham Library
Your 5 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 8 Meals • Billy Graham Library • NASCAR Hall of Fame • Speedway Christmas • Carolinas Aviation Museum • Narroway Productions Christmas Lunch Show • Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens • Mt. Vernon Estate with Lunch at Mount Vernon Inn • Gaylord National Resort Accommodations, Capital Wheel, and ICE
Get out your Bucket List because this tour offers many amazing attractions and experiences! At the Billy Graham Library, enjoy a tour and see the Live Nativity. At Charlotte Motor Speedway, we’ll drive thru the Holiday Light Display and spend time at the Christmas Village. At NarroWay Productions, the Broadway of Christian Entertainment, enjoy a holiday show featuring talented actors, original scripts, inspiring music and a delicious meal served with southern hospitality by the cast. Add even more wonderful attractions and you’ll be thrilled you chose this Starr vacation!
December 6-10
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Experience; Frederick, MD
Your 3 Day Tour 4 Includes: Tour Director • 4 Meals • Antietam Battlefield Memorial Illumination • "Motown Christmas" Show • Creche Exhibit at Hood College • Rural Heritage Museum • Costumed Guided Tour of Frederick, MD • Washington County Museum of Fine Arts • Jonathan Hager House • Museum of Frederick County History • South Mountain Heritage Society • Charlie Brown Christmas December 7-9
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New! Maryland Christmas
Billy Graham Library
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Christmas on the Potomac at Gaylord National Resort
Your 2 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 2 Meals • Gadsby's Tavern & Museum • Gaylord National Resort Accommodations & ICE! • Capital Wheel • National Harbor, MD November 17-18, December 15-16
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Great Weekend Getaway! At Gadsby’s Tavern in Alexandria, journey back to the 18th century tavern and hotel where famous historical figures dined and slept. Experience a winter wonderland at the Gaylord National Resort. See ICE! with over two million pounds of hand carved ice sculptures. Enjoy a ride on the Capital Wheel, and much more! Spend time in the National Harbor’s shopping and dining district, shuttle over to Tanger Outlets or try your luck at MGM Casino. Celebrate the season!
ICE! Entrance, Photo by Michael Gray
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A Perfect 3-Day Weekend! This 3-day tour shows us the best of Washington County, MD. Travel back in time at the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum and savor dinner at the Carriage House Inn. Experience a guided tour of Frederick’s historic district. Take home goodies from McCutcheon’s Apple Factory Store. Tour Hood College's Annual Creche Exhibit. Enjoy lunch and shopping in Frederick’s Historic District. Tour the Washington County Museum of Fine Arts and the Jonathan Hager House. Enjoy “A Motown Christmas” show at the historic Weinberg Center for the Arts followed by the annual Illumination drive-thru at Antietam National Battlefield. Tour the Museum of Frederick County History. Tour South Mountain Heritage Society and visit Williamsport’s Charlie Brown Christmas Tree Display.
New! Big Band New Year's Eve Ligonier, PA
Your 3 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director • 5 Meals • Big Band New Year's Eve Celebration at the Ramada Ligonier • Musical Revue • Kentuck Knob • Compass Inn Museum • Johnstown Flood Museum • Heritage Discovery Center Dec. 30, 2018 - Jan. 1, 2019
DOUBLE -
$64995
SINGLE - $77995 TRIPLE - $60995 -Rates Per Person-
Gaylord National Resort, Photo by B. Tucker
Toll Free: 800-782-7703 • www.starrtours.com
We’re off to the Laurel Highlands Region of PA for a wonderful New Year’s getaway. Spend two overnights at the friendly Ramada Ligonier. Ring in 2019 at the hotel’s Big Band New Year’s Eve Party featuring an hors d’oeuveres hour, a grand dinner buffet, music by the Glass City Swing Band and a midnight Champagne toast. A cash bar will be available. A night of great food and swinging music is the perfect way to celebrate the New Year followed by a Bottomless Mimosa Breakfast Buffet on New Year's Day! Also, visit Frank Lloyd Wright’s Kentuck Knob, the Compass Inn Museum, the Johnstown Flood Museum and Johnstown’s Heritage Discovery Center as well as enjoy a "Sentimental Jukebox Journey" musical revue.
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2018 DAY TRIPS 9/11 Memorial & Museum
NEW! American Music Theatre "Songs of the Silver Screen"
New York City
Spend a day filled with emotion and reflection with a visit to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum, a tribute to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001. The National September 11 Memorial Museum serves as the country's principal institution for examining the implications of the events of 9/11, documenting the impact of those events and exploring the continuing significance of September 11, 2001. The Museum is located within the archaeological heart of the World Trade Center site - telling the story of 9/11 through multimedia displays, archives, narratives, and a collection of monumental and authentic artifacts. The lives of every victim of the 2001 and 1993 attacks are commemorated as visitors have the opportunity to learn about the people who died. Photo by Rebecca Wilson
$89.95 pp; Escorted; $76.95 pp Children 17 years and younger April 21, May 12, June 9, 23, July 14, August 7, 25, September 16, 23, October 13, November 1
Alexander Hamilton's Footsteps Elizabeth, NJ • Explore the rooms of the Hamiltons' former home, Liberty Hall, that welcomed many distinguished guests, such as George & Martha Washington, as well as Presidents Grant, Taft, Hoover, and Ford. • At Snyder Academy/First Presbyterian Church, Hamilton’s school, learn the story of the people of New Jersey from 1664 through the American Revolution. • Visit Hamilton’s second home, Boxwood Hall, where he was a frequent visitor and developed a friendship with the Boudinots that would last his lifetime. Learn about Colonial life and America's early aristocracy. • Enjoy Lunch at a local restaurant. $119.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted June 16, September 8
American Girl Place
Lancaster, PA
Enjoy live performances from the AMT cast and band as they bring you the biggest hits from the movies. You won't want to miss the toe-tapping medley of movie songs spanning decades of film making. Grab a tub of popcorn and get ready for the show! • Enjoy a family-style lunch at Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant. $129.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted $94.95 pp Children 17 and younger
July 28, August 21, September 15
NEW! Annapolis Fall Foliage Lighthouse Cruise • Hop aboard a 65-foot custom built yacht for a beautiful Annapolis cruise that includes three Chesapeake Bay Lighthouses and a view of the lovely waterfront. Live narration is given by a historically attired Lighthouse keeper. Pass under the twin spans of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and cruise by Sandy Point Shoal, Baltimore Harbor, and Thomas Point Lighthouses. A box lunch will be provided onboard. • Enjoy free time on own in Annapolis. $139.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted October 20
New! Arlington Cemetery & Memorials Arlington, VA
• Explore the rich history found within the grounds of Arlington National Cemetery. Enjoy an interpretive riding tour with stops at the Ord & Weitzel walking gate to see President John F. Kennedy's gravesite, US Coast Guard Memorial, US Army General John J. Pershing's gravesite, the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the Arlington House (Robert E. Lee Memorial) as well as stops near Section 55 & 60 and the September 11 Memorial. • Visit the US Air Force and Marine Corps War Memorials. • Enjoy lunch on own at the Fashion Centre at Pentagon City. $84.95 pp; Escorted; $74.95 pp Children 12 years and younger June 2, August 11, October 6
New York City
$109.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted July 28, October 13, November 3, December 9
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Assateague Island Boat Cruise Ocean City, MD
• Get ready for adventure aboard Ocean City’s Authentic Eco-Boat. Each cruise features a professional naturalist & touch tank to learn first-hand about our coastal eco-system. Explore salt marshes, observe marine birds, & step onto the island to (hopefully) see the famous ponies. • Enjoy lunch at Phillips Crab House. • Free time on Ocean City’s boardwalk
Photo by Bonnie Gruenberg
Spend a day at a place for magical experiences and memories she’ll cherish forever. Explore the enchanting world of the American Girl shops, featuring dolls, books, clothing, and accessories that can bring a smile to any girl's face. Daughters, moms, aunts, and grandmoms all love this amazing store offering everything "American Girl!" You’ll have many options to choose from including getting your doll’s hair done and having your picture taken. Enjoy a special lunch with your doll in the café and plenty of time to shop for dolls and accessories. (Options are available at an additional cost)
$119.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted $99.95 pp Children 10 years and younger
June 23, July 15, August 12, September 1
All Day Trips Include Round-Trip Transportation
2018 DAY TRIPS Atlantic City Air Show + Casino Package! $25 FREE SLOT PLAY & $10 FOOD VOUCHER INCLUDED!* Starr drops you off on the Boardwalk at the Tropicana Casino for this annual event. Thrill to heart-stopping feats, aerobatic maneuvers, formation flying, and solo routines by the Blue Angels, US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Navy, Air National Guard, and civilian acts. $52.95 pp Photo by Tomas del Amo
August 22
*Tropicana Casino Package subject to change. Must be 21 years with Photo ID. Acts subject to change.
Baltimore & the National Aquarium • Housing over 20,000 animals including sharks, dolphins, turtles, frogs, and more in award-winning habitats! Travel from the depths of the ocean to the canopy of the rain forest; delight in up-close animal encounters and feedings throughout the day; and get hands-on with rays, jellies, and more in several engaging touch pools. • Free time in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor $99.95 pp; Escorted $89.95 pp Children 18 years & younger
August 15, September 8 , October 13
Baltimore Crab Feast & Harbor Cruise • Enjoy an “All You Can Eat” crab feast luncheon at Phillips Seafood 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 $139.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted $129.95 pp Children 11 years and younger
July 21, August 25
Baltimore Express Starr drops you off in the center of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor so you can explore this wonderful waterfront city on your own. Shop, dine, cruise the harbor, visit the National Aquarium, and much more.
$59.95 pp; $49.95 pp Children 12 years and younger May 19, July 28, September 22
Bronx Zoo with “Total Experience” Package Take a walk on the wild side! There’s something for everyone at the largest urban zoo in the country. See over 4,000 animals in their natural habitat, and enjoy a day of fun-filled rides & attractions. Your trip includes general admission, zoo shuttle, monorail, Bug Carousel, Children’s Zoo, & Congo Gorilla Forest. $94.95 pp; $84.95 pp Children 12 years & younger June 2, July 12, August 11, September 22
Bucks County Playhouse
$99.95 pp
New Hope, PA
Enjoy a day in New Hope, a charming, historic town on the Delaware River that is one of the East Coast's best-loved getaway destinations - home to eclectic shopping, riverside dining, impressive theater & more. Take a stroll down Main Street and browse through the town's collection of unique shops and enjoy lunch on own followed by a fabulous show at Bucks County Playhouse.
New! “42nd Street”
July 11
One of show business's most classic and beloved tales, "42nd Street" tells the story of Peggy Sawyer, a talented young performer -straight off the bus from Allentown, PA - who arrives in New York armed with her tap shoes and big dreams. Peggy's talent catches the eye of legendary Broadway director Julian Marsh, who gives her a spot in the chorus of his newest show. 42nd Street's tap happy score features "We're In The Money", "Lullaby of Broadway", "Shuffle Off To Buffalo", "I Only Have Eyes For You" and more.
NEW! “Million Dollar Quartet”
September 6
On December 4, 1956, an unlikely quartet of Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis & Carl Perkins accidently converged on Sun Records in Memphis and made magic in the process! Million Dollar Quartet takes you behind the music with a monumental night that explodes off the stage with 21 legendary hits that defined rock 'n' roll, including: "Blue Suede Shoes", "Walk the Line", "Great Balls of Fire", "Whole Lotta Shakin' Goin' On'" and "Hound Dog".
Cape May Ladies Day This special day trip is for ladies only! Bring your family & friends to this wonderful Victorian town featuring shopping, dining, sightseeing, history and new memories! • Visit the Victorian house museum, Emlen Physick Estate, & enjoy lunch at the Carriage House Tearoom • Enjoy a Trolley Tour of Cape May and learn about America's first seaside resort, from its Victorian heritage to its seashore & maritime history, with plenty of fun facts sprinkled in. • Washington Street Mall - Free time for shopping $124.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted August 25, October 6
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2018 DAY TRIPS NEW! Cars, Collectibles & Yuengling Brewery Pottsville, PA • Tour the site of America’s Oldest Brewery, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. Discover the hand-dug fermentation caves that were used for storage before refrigeration. Wander through time and enjoy a taste of Photo by Rachel Antosh living history in a building that has produced fine beers through times of peace, prosperity, upheaval and world war. Samples Included! • At Jerry’s Classic Cars & Collectibles museum, journey back in time to the 1950s as you experience over 20,000 collectible items of interest. $99.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted June 16, August 11, October 20
Central Park & Carmine’s New York City Photo by Nesster
• Central Park is more than just a green space in the middle of Manhattan Island. It is an 843-acre oasis, 150 years in the making, and a favorite retreat for New Yorkers of all walks of life. 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, known as Manhattan's Gold Coast and one of the wealthiest neighborhoods in the U.S. • Enjoy lunch at Carmine’s family-style Italian Restaurant. $145.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted (This is a walking tour) May 19, September 9
Coney Island Express Once you arrive at Coney Island, the day is yours to enjoy. Best known for hotdogs, amusement parks and the Cyclone, Coney Island is full of iconic history that made it a legend. Walk the famous boardwalk and dip a toe in the Atlantic. $54.95 pp; $44.95 pp Children 12 years and younger July 19, August 28
Doolan's Shore Club
Spring Lake, NJ
Our day of fun starts as a live band plays our favorite music while an open bar is available for one hour. Lunch is complete with salad, choice of three entrees, dessert, and coffee/tea service plus wine and soda. After lunch, the show kicks off and a cash bar is available before we depart for home. $119.95 pp; Lunch Included
N ew ! "FOURTH of JULY CELEBRATION" It's USO Madness with Comedy and the Music of Americana from Broadway to San Francisco, from Texas, to the Heartland's- with official flag salute to Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and Marines - plus USO Comedy.
N ew ! "NASHVILLE CELEBRATION"
August 15
Enjoy the great country sounds of Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Crystal Gale, Willie Nelson & more! All performed by Bill Turner of the Bill Haley and the Comets fame plus country diva Nanette Mason and a comedian!
Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre
Lancaster, PA Experience a top quality matinee production, award-winning food & exceptional service. Package includes a buffet lunch with full salad bar, hot entrees and lavish dessert selection. $114.95 pp; Lunch Included; $84.95 pp Children 18 years and younger
New! “Wizard of OZ”
June 23, July 25
Travel the Yellow Brick Road with Dorothy, Toto, and her friends the Cowardly Lion, Tin Man, & Scarecrow in this lavish production featuring breathtaking special effects, dazzling choreography, and classic songs. You'll be blown away from the moment the tornado touches down and transports you to a dazzling OZ, complete with munchkins, and flying monkeys.
NEW! “Swing”
September 15
We'll be jumpin' & jivin' with over 30 songs from the Big Band Era and the dance phenomenon that swept the nation in the '30s & '40s. This allsinging, all-dancing extravaganza features the classic tunes "It Don't Mean A Thing If It Ain't Got That Swing," "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," "Sing Sing Sing," "I'll Be Seeing You," "Cry Me a River," "All of Me" and so many more!
New! "Sister Act"
October 10, November 3
This musical comedy smash based on the movie tells the hilarious story of Deloris Van Cartier, a wannabe diva whose life takes a surprising turn when she witnesses a murder and the cops hide her in the last place anyone would think to look a convent! Sister Act is reason to rejoice!
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All Day Trips Include Round-Trip Transportation
2018 DAY TRIPS 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 of Liberty up close. Admission inside the Statue of Liberty is not included or available.
$85.95 pp; Escorted $69.95 pp Children 12 years and younger
June 16, August 7, September 8, October 6
Ellis Island, Photo by Chance Agrella
Feast of San Gennaro Festival
NEW! Harlem, NY In-Depth • Apollo historic tours connect the past, the present and the future of the legendary venue, revealing the significant contributions of AfricanAmericans & Latinos to the birth of global popular culture. Tours are educational, informative, entertaining and inspiring, as your guide Billy Mitchell discloses little known facts about the theater and the legendary people who performed there. • Our comprehensive sightseeing tour explores the changing face of Harlem, with special focus on the Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s. See Strivers' Row and the Abyssinian Baptist Church. • Enjoy lunch at Amy Ruth's where guests are served superior, authentic cuisine. $159.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted May 5, August 4, September 29
“Little Italy” New York City, NY
In the early 20th century, a neighborhood in lower Manhattan became home to thousands of Italian immigrants coming to America to improve their lives. Today, it's home to the Feast of San Gennaro, a festival celebrating the patron saint of Naples. Hosting travelers from all over he world, the feast sports mouth watering food, delicious dessert, live music, cooking demonstrations, and more. Don't miss out on being a part of this wonderful tradition! $59.95 pp
September 15, 22
NEW! FULTON THEATRE Lancaster, PA
"The Hunchback of Notre Dame"
Experience this famed musical that begins as the bells of Notre Dame resound through the famed cathedral in 15th century Paris. Quasimodo, the deformed bell-ringer who longs to be "Out There", observes all of Paris reveling in the Feast of Fools. Held captive by his devious caretaker, the archdeacon Dom Claude Frollo, he escapes for the day and joins the boisterous crowd, only to be treated cruelly by all but the beautiful gypsy, Esmeralda. A sweeping score and powerful story make the "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" an instant classic. You will be captivated by the magic of this truly unforgettable musical. $129.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted July 14
NEW! Harriet Tubman & the Underground Railroad Cambridge, MD
• Explore the stories of Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad! The new Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Visitor Center serves as an orientation center and gateway to the larger Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Scenic Byway. • Enjoy an informative guided sightseeing Underground Railroad tour of Cambridge, Maryland. Wind through the picturesque, rural landscape and explore the childhood, teen and young years of Harriet Tubman's life. Hear stories about her life as a slave, her family and escapes from this area on the Underground Railroad. • Visit the Bucktown Village Store an authentic 19th century country store that operates as a museum featuring authentic African American artifacts related to slavery, various displays, and gifts. $129.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted May 19, June 30, August 11, September 29
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.
Farmer’s Market Ephrata, PA Located in the heart of PA Dutch Country, this is one of the largest Farmer's Markets on the East Coast, and visitors have the choice to shop indoors or outdoors. With 7 large market buildings and many other smaller shops, merchants offer everything from “soup to nuts.” $52.95 pp
July 13, October 19
Photo by Danny Tyksinski
$139.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted
Toll Free: 800-782-7703 • www.starrtours.com
October 13, 27
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2018 DAY TRIPS NEW! Murder Mystery at Bube's Brewery Lancaster, PA
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Hampton, NJ
Since 1981, Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Dinner Theatre has welcomed and entertained millions of enthusiastic patrons. NJ's premier dining showplace offers the ultimate dinner theatre experience. Enjoy a delicious meal followed by a matinee performance.
NEW! "Irish Celebration" Tony Kenny is one of Ireland's most beloved artists, having entertained millions of people in Ireland, and across the U.S. in dozens of coast to coast tours, including Carnegie Hall. His "Irish Celebration" features vocals by Victoria Kenny & Seamus Kennedy with his endless supply of jokes and stories. Added into this stellar mix of Irish artists are the Dublin City Dancers, dancing athletes who have performed in Riverdance & Lord of the Dance, and the Dublin Trinity Band, one of Ireland's best folk bands. $119.95 pp; Lunch Included
March 17
New! "Steel Magnolias"
Lancaster, PA
Inside Amish Country Ride back in time to Amish Country and feel the slower pace of life by riding like the Amish do in a horse and carriage, while you pass the most beautiful Amish farms in the country. Experience for yourself a taste of the peaceful Amish country life. • Horse and Carriage Ride of Lancaster • Amish Country Homestead Tour • View the film, "Jacob's Choice" at the Amish Experience Theatre • Enjoy a Family-Style Lunch at Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant
$99.95 pp Children 12 years & younger
May 19, July 28, September 22
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NEW! MYSTERY TOUR Join us for a day filled with history, laughter, and good food!
$129.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted May 12
$124.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted
$139.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted June 16, September 15, October 13
Here is a sneak preview at what you have to look forward to on this day trip... • A visit and tour of a living history museum • An unusual comedy routine • A bountiful lunch
Concerned with a group of gossipy southern ladies in a small-town beauty parlor, the play is alternately hilarious and touchingrevealing the strength and purposefulness which underlies the antic banter of its characters. $114.95 pp; Lunch Included
• Enjoy this immersive lunch theatre experience set in a historic 19th century brewery, tavern & museum complex! Be sure to bring an appetite for delicious food, libations, fun & murder! • Enjoy a private wine tasting at Mount Hope Winery. Your host will guide you through seeing, sniffing, swirling, sipping and savoring their award-winning wine following by a guided tour of the production facility.
$119.95 pp Children 12 years and younger
June 22, November 7
New! New York Botanical Gardens Featuring Georgia O'Keeffe: Visions of Hawai'i Exhibit Bronx, NY
• Admission to The New York Botanical Gardens' major exhibition exploring Georgia O'Keeffe's immersion in the Hawaiian Islands in 1939. Highlights include a stunning display of more than 15 O'Keeffe paintings, and a lush flower show evoking the gardens and landscapes that inspired the artist. • Enjoy a relaxing and informative tram tour to see much of this National Historic Landmark's beautiful natural terrain including dramatic rock outcroppings, rolling hills, waterfalls and ponds, the Bronx River, and a 50-acre remnant of the forest that once covered New York City. $129.95 pp; Escorted June 2, July 18, September 8, October 21
All Day Trips Include Round-Trip Transportation
2018 DAY TRIPS 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, be amazed by Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, or St. Patrick's Cathedral. It's a day for you to choose what you want in the Big Apple!
NEW! Opry City Stage & Madame Tussauds New York City
$49.95 pp; $44.95 pp Children 12 years and younger April 28, May 5, 12, June 9, 16, 23, July 14, 21, August 11, 25, September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 13, 21, 27, November 3, 18, December 1
• Experience Opry City Stage, New York City’s newest home for country music and culture, with good food and good times and live music rooted in the South and served up in Times Square. Enjoy lunch and live entertainment. • Visit Madame Tussauds the only place where over 200 of the world's top celebrities provide you with an interactive experience of a lifetime. $139.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted
New York Yankees
$129.95 pp Children 12 years & younger
June 2, July 27, September 22
at Yankee Stadium
June 30 vs. Boston Red Sox $149.95 pp July 22 vs. New York Mets $129.95 pp July 29 vs. Kansas City Royals $129.95 pp
200 Level Seats for all Games!
August 11 vs. Texas Rangers $129.95 pp August 14 vs. Tampa Bay Rays $99.95 pp
N e w Y o r k C it y J azz Bru n c h C r u i s e & C he lse a Marke t Courtesy of Hornblower Cruises
• Fun and scenic, this Sunday Jazz Brunch Cruise combines live jazz, a robust brunch buffet, unlimited mimosas, first-class service, and classic views of New York's skyline & iconic landmarks.
• Visit Chelsea Market, one of the greatest indoor food halls of the world, with more than 35 vendors purveying everything from soup to nuts, wine to coffee, cheese to cheesecake.
Photo Credit Digital Designs
$159.95 pp; Brunch Included; Escorted $129.95 pp Children 12 years and younger
June 10, October 7
Ocean City, MD SunFest At SunFest, Ocean City’s biggest and best festival, artists will delight your senses with their art and craft creations and 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 all day. $68.95 pp $63.95 pp Children 12 years & younger
September 22
New ! Paper Mill Playhouse "Half Time" Millburn, NJ • The BRAND-NEW musical about not acting your age! One remarkable dance team with one small twist... you have to be over 60! This East Coast premiere tells the story of ten ordinary New Jersey seniors with extraordinary dreams to dance at halftime for a major basketball team. Half Time stars Georgia Engle from The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Lillias White of Broadway fame! • Enjoy a delicious lunch at Charlie Brown's Fresh Grill $149.95 pp; Escorted; Lunch Included
June 23
Penn’s Peak Jim Thorpe, PA
"Branson Fever: Country Roots" Enjoy a family-style lunch followed by a matinee performance. This year, Branson Fever features Georgette Jones, daughter of Hall of Fame husband and wife country artists, George Jones and Tammy Wynette and the comedy of Crazy Elmer! Georgette, who has been singing with one or both parents since the age of three, recorded her first single with her Dad, "Daddy Come Home" when she was ten years old. Join Penn's Peak for an afternoon of country favorites performed by Georgette and the comedy of Crazy Elmer! $109.95 pp; Lunch Included
Toll Free: 800-782-7703 • www.starrtours.com
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2018 DAY TRIPS Philadelphia Flower Show
• At the 188th PHS Philadelphia Flower Show, the largest show of its kind and oldest in the U.S., experience a sea of color as America's premier flower show explores the life-giving beauty of water in "Wonders of Water." Delight in colorful water-loving blooms, view an artful hydroponic wall, and marvel at fanciful fluid fountains. • Enjoy dinner at Positano Coast, inspired by owner Aldo Lamberti's seaside hometown in Italy. $124.95 pp; Escorted; Dinner Included $104.95 pp Children 16 years and younger
St. Michaels, Maryland • Tour the quaint Victorian town of St. Michaels on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, a historic town filled with charming shops, restaurants, inns, and more. SteepPatriot Boat Cruise ed in history dating from before the American Revolution, the ambience of the colonial and Victorianera charm is unmistakable. A visit to Christ Church is included. • Cruise the beautiful Miles River aboard the Patriot. View historic homes and wildlife, and watch local watermen claim their harvest. • Enjoy lunch at Chesapeake Landing Seafood Restaurant $144.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted June 9, September 29
March 3, 4
Rehoboth Beach Express Starr takes you to Rehoboth Beach, Delaware where 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. $59.95 pp; $49.95 pp Children 12 years and younger July 25, August 22
New! Tall Ships Festival
Philadelphia, PA Tall Ships are returning to Philadelphia for a maritime celebration! See Tall Ships & vessels from around the globe! Your festival ticket includes stepping aboard 2 ships. • Get the best views of the Tall Ships Festival Tall Ships America directly from the water aboard the Spirit of Philadelphia! We'll cruise right through the festivities while enjoying delicious dining, DJ entertainment, and dancing aboard the most unique way to experience Philadelphia and its skyline! • Visit the Independence Seaport Museum. $139.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted May 26
New! Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem $35 SLOT PLAY INCLUDED!*
Spend 5 hours at the Sands Casino. With over 3,000 slot machines, 200 tables including a poker room and 150 live dealer stadium games, you're sure to find the game you love. Discover restaurants to fit any mood and appetite, including options from Celebrity Chefs Emeril Lagasse and Buddy Valestro. Just steps away, are The Outlets at Bethlehem. Shop 'til you drop at your favorite stores - at a fraction of the price. $47.95 pp July 3, August 7, September 4, October 2, November 6, December 4 *Casino Package subject to change. Must be 21 years with Photo ID.
S ight & S ound ’ s M illennium T heatre N ew ! "J esus " Strasburg, PA • Experience the greatest rescue story ever told! Vividly bringing to life the most miraculous events of all time, Jesus is an action-packed musical stage adventure that takes you on a journey alongside the most famous person to ever walk the earth, and the everyday people whose lives he changed forever. • Free time at Kitchen Kettle Village Rates from $119.95* pp; $84.95* pp Children 12 years and younger April 11*, June 9, August 7*, September 8, October 20, November 28*, December 1, 13*, 22
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Tropicana Casino Showtime Atlantic City, NJ
Who Loves You: A Tribute to Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons $15 FREE SLOT PLAY INCLUDED!* This fabulous tribute show consists of four young, Broadway veterans, who recreate the music and stories of the great era of The Four Seasons, and other great artists of that era such as Dion & the Belmonts, The Big Bopper, The Righteous Brothers and more. With the choreography, staging, and melodious harmonies, you'll clap and sing along to memorable hits like "Sherry," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Walk Like A Man," and "Who Loves You." $49.95 pp
*Casino Package subject to change. Must be 21 years with Photo ID.
April 30
US Open Tennis Championships Flushing, NY
Witness the excitement at the early round matches and practice sessions, allowing tennis fans of all ages to get up close and personal with the tennis legends of the past, present, and future! $149.95 pp August 29 (Daytime Session)
All Day Trips Include Round-Trip Transportation
2018 DAY TRIPS
6 Choices for Washington, DC! National Zoo
US Holocaust Memorial Museum & WWII Memorial
Part of the Smithsonian Institution, the National Zoo is a 163-acre zoological park featuring 2,000 individual animals of 400 different species. You'll have the day to see the giant pandas from China, a collection of exotic animals, birds, reptiles, and "Amazonia," a re-creation of the world's largest rain forest featuring animals from Amazonia, as well as many animals from other parts of South America.
• 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. • Enjoy lunch at Carmine’s family-style Italian Restaurant. Photo by Phil Kalina
$109.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted August 18, September 29
Photo by PNG Studio Photography
$67.95 pp; $62.95 pp Children 12 years and younger June 30, August 19
NEW! Museum of The Bible
Memorials & Smithsonian
• Explore the history, narrative, and impact of the Bible for an immersive and personalized experience. Museum of the Bible will be an unparalleled experience, using cutting-edge technology to bring the Bible to life. It will span time, space, and cultures, inviting everyone to engage with the Bible. • Visit the Smithsonian Institution and choose to visit The Air and Space Museum, The American Indian Museum, Natural History Museum, American Art Museum, American History Museum and more.
• Travel to our nation’s capital and visit the WWII Veteran’s, Lincoln, Vietnam, and Korean Veteran's Memorials. • Visit the Smithsonian Institution and choose to visit The Air and Space Museum, The American Indian Museum, Natural History Museum, American Art Museum, American History Museum, and more. $69.95 pp; Escorted
$89.95 pp; $79.95 pp Children 12 years and younger May 12, August 1, September 8
National Museum of African American History & Culture The day is yours to discover the National Museum of African American History & Culture, the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and Photo by Rex Hammock culture. It was established by an Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans. To date, the Museum has collected more than 36,000 artifacts and nearly 100,000 individuals have become charter members. The Museum opened to the public on September 24, 2016, as the 19th and newest museum of the Smithsonian Institution.
$59.95 pp Children 12 years and younger
April 28, July 8, September 22, October 27
Smithsonian Only The day is yours to visit any of the museums of the world’s largest museum complex. Choose to visit The Air and Space Museum, The American Indian Museum, Natural History Museum, American Art Museum, Portrait Gallery, African Art Museum, American History Museum and more! $67.95 pp
$62.95 pp Children 12 years and younger
July 21, August 26, October 13
$69.95 pp; $64.95 pp Children 12 yrs & younger April 14, May 5, 12, June 2, 9, 26, July 14, August 6, 25, September 15, 29, October 6, 24
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2018 MOTORCOACH VACATIONS
Each Trip Comes With...
• Orchestra Seats • Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation • Free Time on your own to enjoy New York City Anastasia
Dear Evan Hansen
Jersey Boys Off-Broadway!
School of Rock
With its opulent settings, dazzling costumes, and a soaring score, Anastasia is the spectacular musical about discovering who you are and defining who you’re meant to be.
Dear Evan Hansen is a deeply personal and profoundly contemporary story about a little lie that changes everything.
The Tony-winning story of how Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons became international pop superstars returns off-Broadway at New World Stages.
Based on the film, this musical tells the story of a wannabe rock star who poses as a substitute teacher. When he discovers his students’ musical talents, he enlists them to form a rock group and conquer the Battle of the Bands.
$199.95 pp June 9, August 11, October 13
Rates from $299.95* pp April 7, July 21, September 15*, October 27*
Beautiful: The Carole King Musical
NEW! Escape to Margaritaville
The inspiring true story of how Carole King became the soundtrack of a generation.
Rates From $179.95* pp May 5*, July 21, September 22*, October 27 NEW! Carousel
Starring Jessie Mueller & Joshua Henry
Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic returns to Broadway. Set in a small New England factory town, Carousel describes the tragic romance between a troubled carnival barker and the young woman who gives up everything for him. Elevated to an epic scale with a sweeping musical score and incandescent ballet sequences, this story of passion, loss and redemption introduced Broadway to a new manner of musical drama.
Rates from $189.95* pp May 12*, July 14*, September 29
$199.95 pp June 16, September 15 NEW! Frozen
Disney's hit film about a timeless tale of two sisters, pulled apart by a mysterious secret, comes to life on Broadway in an all-new production created for the stage.
Rates from $229.95* pp August 25†, 26, September 8†, 23†, 30, October 21†, November 18†, 25†, December 2†, 8*†, 22*†, 23† † Mezzanine Seating Hello, Dolly!
Starring Bernadette Peters & Victor Garber
Come From Away On September 11, 2001 the world stopped. On September 12, their stories moved us all.
$209.95 pp June 9, August 11, October 13
A new musical featuring both original songs and your most-loved Jimmy Buffett classics.
Broadway’s huge-hearted hit is the winner of six Tonys including Best Musical!
Rates from $199.95* pp April 14*, May 12*, June 16*, July 28, September 8, October 20, November 17
Rates from $149.95* pp June 16*, September 15
Rates from $189.95* pp July 14*, September 15
NEW! My Fair Lady Lerner & Loewe's classic Tony Award-winning musical based on George Bernard Shaw's 1913 play, "Pygmalion" returns to Broadway.
$199.95 pp May 12, July 14, September 29
NEW! Pretty Woman: The Musical A new musical based on one of the most beloved romantic comedies of all time. Pretty Woman: The Musical is guaranteed to lift your spirits and light up your heart.
Call for Prices. September 22, November 17
Radio City's Christmas Spectacular A one-of-a-kind holiday celebration starring the Rockettes. There is no better place than Radio City Music Hall to share joy, laughter, and lasting memories as you take in the legendary precision and grace of the Rockettes.
Call for Dates and Prices
NEW! The Band's Visit The critically acclaimed new musical that celebrates the deeply human ways music and laughter connect us all.
Rates from $209.95* pp May 19*, July 28, September 22, November 17 The Lion King
An award-winning score and innovative puppetry bring the classic story of young royal heir Simba to life.
Rates from $199.95* pp April 28*, June 23*, September 8, November 3
The Phantom of the Opera Andrew Lloyd Webber's masterwork is a timeless story of seduction and despair.
Rates from $169.95* pp April 28*, June 23*, September 8, November 3 Wicked
The untold musical story of The Wizard of Oz’s Wicked Witch of the West & Glinda the Good.
Rates from $209.95* pp May 5*, July 14, September 15, November 3
PICK ANY BROADWAY MUSICAL OR PLAY: Just call Starr and we can book and take you to any show for only $49.95 pp + the cost of your show ticket! Choose from the following dates: April 28, May 5, 12, June 9, 16, 23, July 14, 21, August 11, 25, September 8, 15, 22, 29, October 13, 21, 27, November 3, 18, December 1 62
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ONE DAY GETAWAYS 2018 Holiday Day Trips 2018 MOTORCOACH VACATIONS NEW! American Music Theatre Christmas Show "The First Noel" Lancaster, PA • Bask in beautiful snowscapes and cherish stories of spirit and love • Enjoy lunch at Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant. $139.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted $99.95 pp Children 17 years and younger November 10, 25, December 8, 13
Amish Christmas Feast Lancaster, PA • At the Stoltzfus homestead, experience an authentic PA Dutch familystyle meal and hear stories of Amish life and traditions. Stroll into the barn and see driving horses and buggies that the family uses for transportation, and their miniature horses. Take a peek into the woodworking shop & visit The Li-l Country Store with homemade Amish products. • Become part of a Victorian family’s traditional Christmas Eve celebration with the help of the Magic Lantern at this amazing show! • Visit Kitchen Kettle Village featuring shops, restaurants, and more. $114.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted $99.95 pp Children 12 years & younger December 1, 15 Bethlehem, PA: Christmas City • Experience the Christmas Putz at the Central Moravian Church. Visit the Star & Candle Shoppe. • Discover the remarkable stories behind Bethlehem's founders at the Moravian Museum of Bethlehem. • Tour Bethlehem at night as a guide in 1700s Moravian dress boards our bus and takes us through the streets and shows us the Christmas star. • Visit Christkindlmarkt featuring unique gift ideas and old-world charm. $94.95 pp; Escorted December 1, 8, 15
Brooklyn's Christmas Lights • See the famous Christmas lights & decorations of Bay Ridge & Dyker Heights, the section of Brooklyn made famous in the PBS documentary "Dyker Lights" and featured on TLC's "Crazy Christmas Lights." • Enjoy dinner and dessert at Tommaso Restaurant. $159.95 pp; Dinner Included; Escorted December 11, 15
Cape May Victorian Christmas • Trolley Tour of Cape May at the holidays • Emlen Physick Estate, decked out with lights and holiday trimmings. • Free time for shopping and browsing at Washington Street Mall $129.95 pp; Lunch Included at The Lobster House; Escorted November 24, December 1
NEW! Doolan's "New Year's Eve at Noon"
Spring Lake, NJ Enjoy a special New Year's Eve at Noon celebration that brings 2018 to a close and rings in 2019! Party with Mike Byrne and the All Star Auld Lang Syne Show Band and of course a sensational comedian. $139.95 pp; Lunch Included December 31
NEW! Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre Christmas Show "A Christmas Carol" Lancaster, PA A timeless classic comes to life to spread happiness and inspire goodwill. $114.95 pp; Lunch Included; $84.95 pp Children 18 years and younger November 24, December 8, 12
Hershey, PA Holiday • Hershey Park's Christmas Candylane & Hershey's Chocolate World • Drive through Hershey "Sweet Lights," a Holiday Spectacular $134.95 pp; Lunch Included at Hotel Hershey; Escorted $109.95 pp Children 8 years & younger November 24, December 1, 8
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse Christmas Show Hampton, NJ Enjoy a festive holiday musical revue along with Sunday Dinner! An ensemble cast of talented performers celebrate Christmas in an original holiday song and dance fest - all backed by a live onstage orchestra. $134.95 pp; Dinner Included December 2, 9
Longwood Gardens Holiday & Brandywine River Museum of Art Kennett Square, PA • Longwood Gardens seasonal holiday displays • Brandywine River Museum of Art $93.95 pp; Escorted
December 1, 8, 12, 15
Manhattan Holiday Splendor New York City • Holiday riding tour of New York City including the TREE! • Free time at Rockefeller Center $124.95 pp; Lunch Included at Carmine's; Escorted December 6, 15 NEW! Mount Hope Holiday Manheim, PA At the magnificent Victorian Mount Hope Mansion, decorated with Holiday delights, enjoy a Christmas performance and a delicious meal. $119.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted December 14, 22 New York City Holiday Express Pick your own drop-off: Rockefeller Center, or Macy's Herald Square and choose from so many different things to do in the city. Ice skate at Rockefeller Center, walk through Bryant Park and its holiday shops, see a show, visit St. Patrick's Cathedral, or shop at your favorite stores. $54.95 pp December 1, 8
Pennsylvania Christmas & Gift Show Harrisburg, PA This holiday show is a festive celebration of the season’s finest decorations, crafts, cuisines, music and dance groups. Among the unique gifts available are crafts, jewelry, clothing, decorations, toys, household accents, furniture, dolls, flowers, art, holiday foods, and more. $69.95 pp November 28, December 1 Radio City Christmas Spectacular New York City Enjoy the world-famous show featuring the Rockettes' signature eyehigh kicks and have free time in the Rockefeller Center area to see the famous tree and feel New York's Holiday spirit! Call for dates and prices.
St. Michaels, MD Christmas Festival Experience the Parade, home tours, holiday music, gingerbread house displays, Christmas Boutique, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Winery & Brewery Tour and Tasting, and a traditional Christmas meal. $134.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted December 8
Tropicana Casino Holiday Show Atlantic City, NJ • Matinee Performance of the annual Tropicana Holiday Extravaganza • $15 Free Slot Play Included! (Subject to change. Must be 21 years with Photo ID.) $52.95 pp December 3 NEW! Turkey Hill & Christmas Magic York, PA A visit to Turkey Hill and the Christmas Magic of Rocky Ridge County Park's "Festival of Lights" make this one sweet holiday tour! $119.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted December 1, 15
Woodbury Common Premium Outlets Central Valley, NY Finish all your holiday shopping with impressive savings at over 220 designer outlet stores all offering discounted prices! $68.95 pp; Includes VIP Coupon Book November 10, 24
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2018 Cruise Vacations Panama Canal Cruise Your 11 Day Cruise Includes: Tour Director All Shipboard Meals Ports of Call: • Panama Canal • Grand Cayman • Cartagena, Colombia • Limon, Costa Rica • Falmouth, Jamaica • Plus, 4 Days at Sea October 8-18 -Rates Per Person From-
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Sail aboard the Caribbean Princess® from Fort Lauderdale, FL
Hop onboard the number one cruise line sailing to this bucket list destination, and travel through one of Condé Nast Traveler’s 7 Cruise Wonders of the World. Explore fascinating places along the way - stretch out on a Caribbean beach, admire the pristine rainforests, stroll the cobbled streets of colonial towns and journey through the fabled and awe-inspiring Panama Canal. The building of this massive canal spanned 400 years and still remains one of the most vital trade routes in the world. Experience this man-made marvel as well as some of nature’s most amazing creations in the Caribbean and Central America on this unforgettable journey.
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SINGLE - $2,91995* TRIPLE - $1,81995*
INCLUDES AIRFARE Passport required.
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Panama Canal, Photo by Jim Lipschutz
New! Bermuda 5-Day Cruise Your 5 Day Cruise Includes: Tour Director All Shipboard Meals Port of Call: • King's Wharf, Bermuda • Plus, 2 "Fun Days" at Sea™
Sail aboard the NEW Carnival Horizon® from New York City
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Kick back amidst the sun-kissed pleasures of a pink-sand paradise on Carnival cruises to King’s Wharf. This British overseas territory of Bermuda has a rich naval heritage… plus powdery beaches fringed in coconut palms. Located at the very tip of Bermuda’s glittering archipelago of over 100 islets and cays, King’s Wharf was made for lounging in the Gulf Stream’s balmy subtropical clime, which meanders between Bermuda and mainland North America.
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September 13-17 -Rates Per Person From-
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SINGLE - $1,11995* TRIPLE - $62662* Passport required.
King's Wharf, Photo by Allen Gottfriend
New! Bahamas Cruise Your 8 Day Cruise Includes: Tour Director All Shipboard Meals Ports of Call: • Nassau • Princess Cay • Freeport • Plus, 3 "Fun Days" at Sea™
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Sail aboard the Carnival Pride® from Baltimore, MD
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 Pride® featuring fabulous dining, endless entertainment options and pampering services that make for a truly special onboard experience.
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SINGLE - $89995* TRIPLE - $59662* Passport required.
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Nassau, Photo by Ruth Peterkin
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All Cruise Vacations Include Round-Trip Transportation To/From Pier/Airport
2018 MOTORCOACH VACATIONS 2018 Cruise Vacations
Western Mediterranean Cruise Your 8 Day Cruise Includes: Tour Director All Shipboard Meals Ports of Call: • Naples/Pompeii , Italy • Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy • Florence/Pisa, Italy • Cannes, France • Palma Majorca, Spain • Plus, 1 Day at Sea • Fly In & Out of Barcelona September 30 - October 7
Overnight Flight Departs September 29th
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Sail aboard the Norwegian Epic® from Barcelona
Embark on an unforgettable week-long adventure around the Mediterranean aboard one of the world’s greatest ships sailing this beautiful sea. On this NCL once-in-a-lifetime cruise, you'll discover some of Europe's most exciting cities. Hear echoes of ancient gladiators in the Roman Colosseum, visit the cathedrals and castles of Naples, stroll the sandy beaches of Cannes, and gaze up at the aweinspiring spires of Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona. Get ready for a truly stunning vacation. From the spires of Gaudi’s grand cathedral to ancient libraries and colosseums, this part of the world is a treat for the senses. And the best way to explore is aboard the Norwegian Epic. You’ll treasure stops in picturesque ports like Cannes and Majorca. And enjoy your time at sea with one-of-a-kind entertainment and dining. Cannes, France
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Pompeii, Italy Placa de Ispania, Barcelona
SINGLE - $3,09995* TRIPLE - $2,36662* -Rates Per Person-
*Based on category IC, Interior cabin. Taxes & fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to & from airport included.
INCLUDES AIRFARE Passport required.
Alaska Cruise
Sail aboard the Carnival Legend® from Seattle, WA
Your 8 Day Cruise Includes: Tour Director All Shipboard Meals Ports of Call: • Skagway • Juneau • Ketchikan • Victoria, British Columbia • Cruise Tracy Arm Fjord • Plus, 1 "Fun Day" at Sea™ • Fly In & Out of Seattle, WA August 21-28 -Rates From-
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Experience the incredible majesty of Alaska with the beautiful Carnival Legend as your floating resort. Glide by majestic glaciers, deep-green forests, snow-capped mountains, sea and wildlife, and so much more. Alaska is a natural wonder through and through and you can experience its incredible majesty, “Fun Ship®” style. The beautiful Carnival Legend® is our floating resort for the week as we glide by majestic glaciers, deep-green forests, snow-capped mountains and sunny fields of wild flowers. On an Alaska cruise, find not only quaint towns and scenic harbor vistas, but the best of nature - including fjords, wildlife and mountains galore. Watch whales at play or catch a glimpse of an eagle soaring overhead. All this, in addition to fine dining, exciting casino action, a wide range of entertainment and much more.
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*Based on category 4D, Interior cabin. Taxes & fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to & from airport included.
Passport required.
Humpback Whale, Photo by Galyna Adrushko
Glacier Bay, Photo by Eric Storm
For Cruise Vacations: All vacations include round-trip transportation to and from local airport or pier, airport transfers, and overnight accommodations. Cruise rates are based on Inside Cabins. Taxes, fees, port expenses, and non-commissionable fees are additional. The cruise lines reserve the right to re-instate a fuel supplement. Passports are required when traveling outside the U.S. All cruise vacations include knowledgable Tour Directors and all onboard meals.
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New! Canada & New England Cruise Your 8 Day Cruise Includes: Tour Director All Shipboard Meals Ports of Call: • Halifax, Nova Scotia • St. John, New Brunswick • Portland, Maine • Bar Harbor, Maine • Plus, 2 Days at Sea -Rates Per Person From-
If there is one season that Mother Nature loves to flaunt, it’s fall. And there’s no better view of this amazing spectacle than on NCL’s Canada & New England cruise. Wake up to magnificent fall foliage while exploring the wonders of Canada and New England. In Bar Harbor, Maine, take in nature’s splendors at Acadia National Park, followed by a traditional downeast lobster bake. And when in Halifax, be sure to see Peggy’s Cove, which boasts one of the most popular lighthouses in Atlantic Canada. Add award winning restaurants, casinos, and entertainment and you’ll have a cruise to remember.
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Halifax; Photo Credit Albert Pego
Portland Head Light, Photo by Stefan Hillebrand
September 16-23
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Sail aboard the Norwegian Escape® from NYC
*Based on category ID, Interior cabin. Taxes & fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to & from NYC pier included.
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SINGLE - $1,27995* TRIPLE - $62662* Passport required.
Old Port Waterfront District, Photo Courtesy of Greater Portland CVB
Exotic Caribbean Cruise Your 8 Day Cruise Includes: Tour Director All Shipboard Meals Ports of Call: • Grand Turk • Half Moon Cay • Freeport, Bahamas • Plus, 3 "Fun Days" at Sea
Sail aboard the Carnival Pride® from Baltimore, MD
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 Pride® featuring fabulous dining, endless entertainment options and pampering services that make for a truly special onboard experience.
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SINGLE - $1,15995* TRIPLE - $65995* Passport required. Grand Turk, Photo by Ivan Cholakov
Bermuda 8-Day Cruise Your 8 Day Cruise Includes: Tour Director All Shipboard Meals Port of Call: • King's Wharf, Bermuda • Plus, 3 "Fun Days" at Sea™
Half Moon Cay, Photo by Ramunas Bruzas
Sail aboard the Carnival Pride® from Baltimore, MD
Kick back amidst the sun-kissed pleasures of a pink-sand paradise on Carnival cruises to King’s Wharf. This British overseas territory of Bermuda has a rich naval heritage… plus powdery beaches fringed in coconut palms. Located at the very tip of Bermuda’s glittering archipelago of over 100 islets and cays, King’s Wharf was made for lounging in the Gulf Stream’s balmy subtropical clime, which meanders between Bermuda and mainland North America.
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King's Wharf, Photo by Jeremy T. Hetzel
King’s Wharf, Photo by Lev Savitskiy
All Cruise Vacations Include Round-Trip Transportation To/From Pier/Airport
2018 MOTORCOACH VACATIONS 2018 Fly Vacations
Irish Explorer Your 10 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director Upon Arrival 11 Meals September 2-10 Overnight Flight Departs September 1st
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Featuring Dublin, Belfast, & Galway Explore Ireland in depth and hear exciting stories of its rich history, legends, and myths. Begin in Dublin, Ireland’s capital. Head north through the Boyne Valley and the Mountains of Mourne to Downpatrick, and on to Belfast. Travel the Antrim coast to Giant’s Causeway. Visit Derry and Donegal, then drive along Donegal Bay to Sligo. Via Knock and vibrant coastal Galway to reach the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher. Spectacular vistas await during the drive along the beautiful “Ring of Kerry.” Stop in Blarney, famous for its castle and “Stone of Eloquence,” for a tour of the House of Waterford Crystal. Heading north, visit Ireland’s oldest handweaving mill, and Glendalough with its ruins of St. Kevin’s Centre of Irish Christianity. Our vacation ends in Dublin before traveling home. • Downpatrick • Giant’s Causeway • Derry • Donegal Town & Bay • Ring of Kerry • Knock, Galway • Cliffs of Moher • Killarney • Blarney • Dublin • Adare • Tramore, handweaving mill at Avoca, Glendalough • Boyne Valley • Mountains of Mourne • Northern Ireland’s Antrim Coast • The Burren • Lakes of Killarney, Dingle Peninsula, Wicklow Mountains • House of Waterford Crystal • Belfast • Enniscorthy
Giant’s Causeway, Photo by L. M. Spencer
Cliffs of Moher, Photo Courtesy of Cliffs of Moher VC
New! Sicily Discovery Your 11 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director Upon Arrival 11 Meals August 23 - September 1 Overnight Flight Departs August 22nd
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Mountains and hills, archaeological sites, an active volcano, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, blue skies, and breathtaking views…this is Sicily. Starting from Rome, travel through the south of Italy to reach Villa San Giovanni to cross the sapphire-blue waters by ferry to reach Messina. At Casale, visit the Roman Villa. See Agrigento, a treasure trove of fascinating ruins. Visit its Valley of the Temples. Visit the Doric Temple of Concord, one of the finest examples of Greek civilization – and the Temple of Juno Lacinia. Visit Selinunte, an ancient Greek city on the southwestern coast of Sicily and see the remains of the Acropolis. Visit the heights of Mount Etna – Europe’s largest active volcano. Enjoy a guided tour in Trapani, explore Erice, a medieval hilltop town, and visit Marsala, known for its wine. In Palermo, see Palatine Chapel.
Taormina, Sicily
• Ferry from Calabria to Sicily • Palermo • Taormina • Rome • Sorrento • Marsala • Trapani • Piazza Armerina • Mount Etna • Selinunte • Roman Villa in Casale • Doric Temple of Concordia & Temple of Juno • Erice • Overnight Ferry from Palermo to Naples
Mount Etna
New! Seven Countries, Venice & Paris Featuring England, France,
Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Belgium, & Austria Your 11 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director Upon Arrival 13 Meals November 3-12
Overnight Flight Departs November 2nd
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If you want to see Western Europe’s main highlights but don’t have a lot of time, this European tour is the vacation for you! Visit England, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Italy, Switzerland, and France with overnights in London, Brussels, the Frankfurt area, the Innsbruck area, the Venice area, the Lucerne area, Dijon, and Paris. Drive along Germany’s Romantic Road and stop in medieval Rothenburg. Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Rhine River. Take a Canal boat ride and watch glassblowers at work in Venice. In Lucerne, visit the Old Town. Stop in Romeo and Juliet's Verona. Enjoy an orientation drive in Brussels and see the most famous sights in Paris.
Venice, Photo by Bart Sadaj
In a short period of time, this affordable European tour offers it all—historic sights, big cities, quaint towns, and scenic beauty. Marvelous! • Brussels • Rhine cruise • Rothenburg • Venice canal boat ride • Verona • Lucerne • London • Paris Sightseeing • Dijon, France • Rhineland • Romantic Road • Tyrolean Alps • Brenner Pass • Rhine Valley • Grand Place • Venice and its Lagoon • Eurostar from London to Brussels & Paris to London • And more!
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Paris, Photo by Songquan Deng
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2018 Fly Vacations Grand Alaska
Featuring Denali, Anchorage, Valdez, & Fairbanks
Your 10 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director Upon Arrival 11 Meals & 1 Snack May 11-20
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Alaska speaks to you like no other place can. The people, the places, and the beauty – it’s like nothing else on earth. Breathtaking ocean coasts, rushing rivers, green rainforests, majestic mountain peaks, abundant wildlife and spectacular glaciers make this a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. See spectacular mountains and valleys; watch wildlife and sea life in their natural habitats; and view enormous glaciers. The month of May brings moose calves and a fresh beginning to the north. It’s a favorite time for Alaskans. This tour combines the usual and the unusual and includes all the highlights you've been hearing about your whole life like Denali National Park, Alaska Railroad Excursion, Prince William Sound Glacier and Wildlife Cruise, Wrangell-St. Elias National Park, Matanuska Susitna Valley, Trans-Alaskan Pipeline and more. Come for an experience of a lifetime! • Anchorage • Valdez • Prince William Sound • Fairbanks • Tundra Wilderness tour in Denali National Park • Worthington Glacier • Alaska Native Heritage Center • Trans-Alaskan Pipeline • Boat Cruise along the Chena River • Museum of the North • Alaska Railroad Excursion • and more!
Colorado Rail Adventure Your 9 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director Upon Arrival 13 Meals September 6-14
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Tour Director Upon Arrival 11 Meals October 3-9
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Glacier, Photo by Galyna Adrushko
Featuring 6 Rail Excursions
Experience a Colorado Rocky Mountain High as we travel on-board historic railroads through rugged mountains on this wonderful vacation. Quite possibly the most "classic" train tour is this in-depth exploration of the Colorado Rockies aboard both standard and narrow gauge railways to summits of over 14,000 feet. Teddy Roosevelt described a train journey through Colorado as "the trip that bankrupts the English language." Find out for yourself! Beginning and ending in Denver, this extraordinary itinerary makes a great circle of the Rockies and includes six remarkable train rides that fully justify President Roosevelt's enthusiasm.
Georgetown Loop Railroad, Photo Courtesy of Historic Rail Adventures
Pikes Peak Cog Railway, Photo Credit Visit COS
• Georgetown Loop Railroad • Pikes Peak Cog Railway • Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad • Colorado Springs • Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad • Rio Grande Scenic Railroad • Royal Gorge Route Railroad • San Juan Mountains • Durango • Garden of the Gods • Toltec Gorge • La Veta • Hanging Bridge • Great Sand Dunes National Park • Manitou Springs • And more!
Canyon Country Experience Your 7 Day Tour Includes:
Photo by Christoph Strässler
Featuring 5 National Parks
Our journey starts and ends in Las Vegas. Travel past Lake Mead and Hoover Dam entering Arizona with a stop at the Route 66 Museum. Drive on what was once Route 66 to Grand Canyon National Park. Visit many scenic points and stay at a hotel just outside the Park. Enter Navajo Nation and continue on to Tuba City to the Navajo Museum. Board a 4-wheel drive vehicle for a scenic tour of Monument Valley and enjoy an evening of Navajo culture, food and entertainment. The Anasazi Indians come alive at Edge of the Cedars Museum & Ruins. Stop in Moab before reaching Arches National Park for sightseeing. Take a Sunset Jet Boat Ride on the mighty Colorado River through spectacular red rock canyons with a riverside BBQ. Visit Dead Horse Point State Park and see the expanse of Canyonlands National Park. At Capitol Reef National Park enjoy a picnic lunch followed by a drive on Scenic Highway 12. Travel through Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument. Tour Bryce and Zion National Parks.
Bryce Canyon
Grand Canyon National Park, Photo by Owen Xu
See 5 National Parks! Grand Canyon, Arches, Capitol Reef, Bryce Canyon, and Zion • PLUS, Las Vegas • Route 66 Museum • Navajo Museum • Monument Valley • Edge of the Cedars Museum & Ruins • Dead Horse Point State Park • Moab, UT • Scenic Highway 12 • Anasazi State Park Grand Staircase • Escalante National Monument • Colorado River Sunset Jet Boat Ride & BBQ Dinner
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All Fly Vacations Include Roundtrip Airfare, Transportation to/from Airport, Airport Transfers, & Overnight Accommodations
2018 MOTORCOACH VACATIONS 2018 Fly Vacations
New! Captivating CUBA Highlights of Havana, Vinales, & the Pinar del Rio Your 7 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director Upon Arrival 13 Meals September 30 - October 6
DOUBLE -
$4,399
SINGLE - $5,24995
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INCLUDES AIRFARE Passport Required.
Cuba Experts from Premier World Discovery help you safely discover the fascinating and breathtaking highlights of Cuba. • Old Havana Walking Tour• Colon Cemetery • Cathedral de la Havana • Marqueta Vieja Havana Museum - meet with an expert on the city's architecture & restoration efforts • Havana Club Rum Museum tour with a local Cuban rum expert • Museum of the Revolution • Home & Work Shop of world famous artist, painter & ceramicist Jose Fuster • Cigar Factory tour with local cigar expert • Habana Compas Dance Group Performance • Nacional Hotel • Meet a former famous professional Cuban baseball player • Pinar del Rio & Vinales Valley • Tobacco Farm and Farmhouse • Lunch at an Organic Farm • Los Jasmines viewpoint • Ernest Hemingway's Farm • View the Morro Castle • San Jose Craft Market & Art Center art and culture program • Vintage Car Program and Ride • Paladar enterprise program • All Cuban travel requirements • Local bilingual Cuban Guide • And more!
Havana, Cuba, Photo by David Mark
Vinales Valley, Photo by Greg Montani
New! Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta Your 6 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director Upon Arrival 7 Meals October 5-10
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$2,79995
SINGLE - $3,49995
-Rates Per Person-
INCLUDES AIRFARE Government Issued Photo ID Required.
Each October, the skies of New Mexico are painted with hundreds of balloons as they lift off from Fiesta Park. Dazzling during the day, the spectacle of hundreds of hot air balloons is even better when they light up at dawn and dusk. See these amazing displays, plus explore early Pueblo life, and the artists of Santa Fe. Founded in 1972, the Fiesta began with 13 balloons and has grown to more than 600 balloons from all over the world. We view the “mass ascension” of these specially shaped balloons as they lift off at sunrise. We'll also get to see the Balloon Glow event where just before dusk, the burners of nearly 500 balloons are ignited and the evening sky fills with a kaleidoscope of brilliant, luminous color. The evening is topped off with a vivid fireworks display. Join us for this bucket list trip!
Albuquerque Balloon Ascension, Photo by Ron Behrmann
Pecos National Park, Photo by Zack Frank
• Admission to the Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta w/ Opening Ceremonies, Balloon Glow & Fireworks • Albuquerque & Santa Fe Sightseeing • Pecos National Park
Tournament of Roses Parade: Southern California New Year Your 5 Day Tour Includes: Tour Director Upon Arrival 8 Meals December 29, 2018 January 2, 2019
DOUBLE -
$2,79995
SINGLE - $3,09995 TRIPLE - $2,76995
-Rates Per Person-
INCLUDES AIRFARE Government Issued Photo ID Required.
Celebrate the New Year at the Tournament of Roses Parade in Southern California. Enjoy reserved grandstand seats to see the magnificent floral floats, equestrians and marching bands in the 130th annual parade. After, enjoy a special Southern California Backyard BBQ and end your night with a special movie under the stars. The tour also includes a New Year's Eve celebration complete with an elegant dinner, dancing to a live band, a live "Monte Carlo" style casino and a champagne toast to ring in 2019. On Day Two, you'll have your choice of visiting the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library with lunch in the Air Force One Pavilion or Rose Parade Float Decorating Tour with lunch at The Huntington Library & Botanical Gardens. On Day Three, you'll have your choice of cruising to Catalina Island, or taking a tour of Warner Bros. Studio and Hollywood. • Reserved Grandstand Seats for the Rose Parade • Float Decorating • New Year's Eve Party • Southern California Backyard BBQ • Movie Night Under the Stars • Two Days to Choose Your Own Adventure
Tournament of Roses Parade
Tournament of Roses Parade
For Fly Vacations: All vacations include round-trip transportation to and from local airport, airport transfers, and overnight accommodations. Passports are required when traveling outside the U.S. - Government issued Photo ID required for domestic travel. All fly vacations include knowledgable Tour Directors.
TRAVEL PROTECTION FOR CRUISE & FLY VACATIONS
Benefits Include: Trip Delay • Trip Cancellation/Interruption • Baggage Protection • Accidental Sickness/Medical Expense Please call 800-388-1470 or log onto: nta.aontravelprotect.com for more information.
Toll Free: 800-782-7703 • www.starrtours.com
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General Information MOTORCOACH VACATIONS HOW TO MAKE YOUR RESERVATION: To make your reservation, call 609-587-0626 or Toll Free 800-782-7703; or visit www.starrtours.com DEPOSIT POLICY: Day Trips................................................................Full Amount of Tour Multi-Day Vacations Under $300..................$50 per person Multi-Day Vacations $301-$500....................$75 per person Multi-Day Vacations $501-700.......................$100 per person Multi-Day Vacations $701-1500....................$125 per person Multi-Day 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 trip. Payment for Cruise and Fly Vacations vary. FORMS OF PAYMENT: Starr accepts cash, check, money order, PayPal to payments@starrtours.com and all major credit cards. Our payment mailing address is: Starr, 2531 East State St. Ext, Hamilton, 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. Should your roommate cancel, you must pay the additional cost for a Single Traveler prior to departure. 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 non-refundable. CRUISE & FLY VACATIONS: Policies vary by trip, please contact your Travel Advisor for more information. • If you must cancel, please alert us prior to your tour’s departure. During business hours call 609-587-0626. After business hours, use ext. 1600. TOUR PROTECTION PLAN: Starr's Tour PROTECTION PLAN includes Interruption Assurance which allows you 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,
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penalties or cancellation charges – no questions asked! And… with Starr’s Interruption Assurance, if your multi-day vacation is interrupted due to illness or emergency, you will receive a refund for the cost of the remainder of your trip. TOUR PROTECTION COST: • Multi-day Motorcoach Tours: Tour protection fee is $12 for every $100 increment of tour value. • Day Trips: Tour protection fee is $10 for every $100 increment of tour value. Starr’s Tour Protection Plan is not offered on certain trips with 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 making final payment on your tour. In order for Tour Protection to apply to a canceled tour, you must call to cancel prior to your tour’s departure. During business hours call, 800-782-7703, after business hours, use extension 1600. TRAVELING OUTSIDE OF USA: You are responsible for ensuring you have proper identification and documentation and meet all requirements for international border crossing. A passport with an expiration date of at least 6 months after the return date of your trip is always needed when leaving or entering the country. Starr does not accept responsibility for any passenger refused entry into any country due to failure of the passenger to present correct documentation, or failure of country to accept border crossing. ACCESSIBILITY: 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 capable travel companion who will assume full responsibility for your care and mobility must accompany you. Starr regrets that it cannot provide individual assistance to guests for wheelchairs, motorized scooters, walking, dining or other needs. Passengers requiring a wheelchair must provide their own collapsible wheelchair. If you choose to bring a motorized scooter, it is your party's responsibility to load it onto and off of the motorcoach, as Starr Drivers are not permitted to handle motorized scooters. At the time of your trip's departure, if it is determined that you are not suited to travel with us, your boarding will be denied and the cost of your trip refunded, less any monies that may have been advanced on your behalf. 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. Passengers exhibiting disruptive behavior due to excessive use of alcohol will be asked to leave the tour without refund. WIFI:
Starr motorcoaches are equipped with WiFi for your convenience. Our WiFi service can accommodate basic internet browsing and checking/sending e-mails. Since this is a shared service with limited bandwidth, please refrain from streaming video, audio and file downloads as a courtesy to other passengers. In addition, overall connection speed may be affected by the number of WiFi users on the bus. Service is never guaranteed and is not available in Canada. CHARGING STATIONS: Many Starr motorcoaches offer standard 110-volt electrical outlets at each seat. This amenity is not guaranteed.
Toll Free: 800-782-7703 • www.starrtours.com
General Information 2018 MOTORCOACH VACATIONS 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. Additional bags will be accepted on day of departure only for an additional charge of $5 per hotel and will be collected by your Tour Director. 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. Please do not leave valuables, important documents, or medications onboard, as Starr is not responsible for items left behind. Medications should be carried with your onboard the coach. Although every effort is made to handle our guests' luggage carefully, we cannot be responsible, assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage to luggage and personal effects. It is important for you to have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities. LOST & FOUND: Occasionally, guests leave items behind. When this happens, we will do our best to keep track of these items and keep them safe. Should you need to contact Starr's Lost & Found department, call 609-587-0626 Extension 0. 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, FIRST FLOOR ROOM, and SMOKING/NON-SMOKING ROOM requests can be made at the time of booking, but cannot always be guaranteed. DIETARY REQUESTS: We are sorry but we cannot ensure that included meals will accommodate dietary restrictions or requests. This includes requests such as gluten free, diabetic, vegetarian, vegan, etc. 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. GRATUITIES: The cost of your tour package includes all gratuities for baggage handling at hotel, meals included in the tour, and all related taxes, unless otherwise specified. Gratuities to individuals noted below are not included in the price of your tour. If you wish, such appreciation may be extended on an individual basis. Customary recognized guidelines are as follows: • Starr Motorcoach Driver - $3-$5 per passenger, per day • Starr Tour Director - $3-$5 per passenger, per day • Step-on (local) Guide - $1.00 per passenger for a half-day sightseeing tour, $2 for a full-day sightseeing tour • Maid Service at Hotel - $2.00 per room, per overnight YOUNG TRAVELERS: Starr offers several day trips with reduced rates for children. Children 12 & under save 10% on all multi-day motorcoach vacations. Travelers who are under 18 years old always must be accompanied by an adult (and on multiday trips must room with an adult). TRAVEL DOCUMENTS: You can expect to have your travel documents in your possession approximately 14 days prior to departure. Documents include departure and arrival times, departure location, Multi day trips: hotel information, luggage tags, day-by-day itinerary, plus any helpful hints. Your Tour Director or Driver will give you specific times related to your itinerary. EMERGENCY ONBOARD LAVATORY: Every coach is equipped with a lavatory that should be used only in case of emergency. Our Drivers will make every effort to provide a rest stop every 2-3 hours. Children should be accompanied by an adult when they must use the lavatory. PRICE STRUCTURE: Some tours vary in price by departure date. The asterisk (*) next to the date and price refers to the lowest price available.
PHOTOGRAPHY: From time to time, Starr customers may be photographed while on tour and pictures may be posted in our publications, on our website and on social media websites, e.g., Facebook. If you do not want your picture taken, please alert your Tour Director at the start of your trip. COOPERATION AND CONSIDERATION: Our professional team of tour experts takes pride in creating Starr’s exciting vacations. Special effort goes into preparing itineraries, choosing sightseeing stops, as well as providing deluxe motorcoaches and terrific Starr Drivers. From the moment you step onboard the coach to the moment you step off, we will do everything possible to make your trip a wonderful travel experience. Our trips are run with you, the traveler in mind and we will do everything we can to make all our trips enjoyable. We ask that you please understand you will be traveling as a group and personal requests may not be able to be accommodated. In consideration of your fellow passengers, please refrain from talking on your mobile phone. Also make sure that individual personal electronic devices are not loud enough to be heard by others. Please adhere to the schedule as your promptness will be appreciated by your fellow travelers and is necessary for the smooth operation of your trip. All passengers must leave the motorcoach at meal and rest stops. SAFETY: When the coach is moving, it is best to remain seated for your safety. If an emergency arises and you need to move about the motorcoach, always hold onto the back of the seat or the overhead racks. Please watch your step when boarding and departing the coach. A short movie will be shown at the beginning of your trip to familiarize you with motorcoach safety and travel. Please let the Driver or Tour Director know if you have any questions. DRIVERS WANTED: Starr is always looking for talented individuals to join our team. Please call 609-587-0626 should you be interested in working for Starr. TOUR COMPONENTS AND PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Although every effort is made to operate trips as advertised, Starr reserves the right to vary itineraries and prices and to substitute hotels, events, or attractions of equal or better quality, if necessary. MEMBERSHIP: Starr reserves the right to withhold tour membership, or to require any traveler to leave a tour at any time, when such action is determined by Starr to be in the best interests of the traveler or the tour group. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT: Starr Transit Co, Inc., 2531 East State St. Trenton N.J. 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.
A Passport valid for 6 months after the return date of your trip is required on all cruises and international tours, including Canada. To sign up for a U.S. Passport, or to find a facility location near you, visit: https://iafdb.travel.state.gov/
Toll Free: 800-782-7703 • www.starrtours.com
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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 609-587-0626 ext. 1600.
Meet Starr's Tour Reservation Staff
We're here to help you plan your perfect getaway! Deborah Ayars, Travel Advisor
Nancy Smith-Kozic, Travel Advisor
Contact info: dayars@starrtours.com Direct: (609) 586-6080 Toll Free: (800) 782-7703 ext. 1403
Contact info: nsmith-kozic@starrtours.com Direct: (609) 586-6411 Toll Free: (800) 782-7703 ext. 1402
Years with Starr: 12
Available Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:30pm
Available Monday-Thursday from 8:30am - 4:15pm
Randi Charen, Travel Advisor
Debbie Raynock, Travel Advisor
Contact info: rcharen@starrtours.com Direct: (609) 586-6589 Toll Free: (800) 782-7703 ext. 1461
Contact info: draynock@starrtours.com Direct: (609) 586-6417 Toll Free: (800) 782-7703 ext. 1462
Years with Starr: 20
Years with Starr: 11
Available Monday - Friday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Available Monday - Friday from 9:00am - 5:00pm
Margie Mangione, Travel Advisor
Ann Pastorello, Cruise & Fly Travel Advisor
Years with Starr: 35
Contact info: mmangione@starrtours.com Direct: (609) 586-6580 Toll Free: (800) 782-7703 ext. 1404 Available Mondays, Tuesdays, & Thursdays from 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Years with Starr: 27
Years with Starr: <1
Contact info: apastorello@starrtours.com Direct: (609) 586-5512 Toll Free: (800) 782-7703 ext. 1227
Available Monday - Friday from 9:30am - 3:00pm
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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BUCKS COUNTY
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Best Western Philadelphia - Bensalem
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Northeast Philadelphia at: Great Northeast Plaza
South Philadelphia at: Oregon Diner
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2201 Cottman Ave @ Bustleton Ave Philadelphia, PA 19149
302 West Oregon Ave @ 3rd St. Philadelphia, PA 19148
DELAWARE COUNTY
DELAWARE COUNTY
Harrah’s Philadelphia Casino & Racetrack
777 Harrah’s Blvd. Chester, PA 19013
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1250 Baltimore Pike Springfield, PA 19064
AMC Hamilton 24 Movie Theater
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3499 Street Road Bensalem, PA 19020
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MERCER COUNTY
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325 Sloan Ave @ I-295 (Exit 65A) Hamilton, NJ 08619 G
HUNTERDON COUNTY Hampton Inn
915 Route 73 @ I-295 (Exit 36A) Mount Laurel, NJ 08054
14 Royal Rd (Off Route 202 S) Flemington, NJ 08822
GLOUCESTER COUNTY
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
Deptford Mall Day Trips Only
Mall Entrance #6 off Clements Bridge Road, Deptford, NJ 08096
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390 Forsgate Drive (NJTP Exit 8A) Monroe Township, NJ 08831
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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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Niagara Falls & Toronto Your 5 Day Tour Includes:
Day One:
Tour Director • 4 Meals • Niagara Falls Boat Cruise • Niagara Falls & Niagara-onthe-Lake Sightseeing Tour • Toronto Sightseeing Tour • CN Tower • Optional Dinner & Show at "Oh Canada Eh?"
Today, we travel to one of the awesome wonders of our world. Arriving in Niagara Falls, Ontario, we enjoy the next four nights at a comfortable hotel conveniently located to the falls and local attractions.
June 10-14*, August 19-23, September 2-6, 23-27*
This morning, we’ll travel the scenic Niagara River Parkway on our sightseeing tour featuring Brock’s Monument at historic Queenston Heights, the worldfamous Floral Clock, the Hydro Electric Plants & 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.
-Rates From-
DOUBLE -
$679
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SINGLE - $87995* TRIPLE - $61995* -Rates Per PersonPassport Required
Niagara Falls; Photo by Artur Staszewski
Day Two: An optional Dinner and Show at "Oh Canada Eh?" is offered. Meal: Breakfast
Day Three: We’re off to Toronto for a sightseeing tour including Chinatown, the Theatre District, the Harbour front, and more. After, enjoy a visit to the CN Tower, one of the tallest buildings in the world. Meal: Breakfast
Day Four:
Toronto Skyline & CN Tower, Photo by John Vetterli
We’re off to see the tumbling, thunderous falls! We'll don rain jackets for a thrilling Niagara Falls boat ride that takes 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: Our journey home carries us through the beautiful Pocono Mountains. Meal: Breakfast Niagara Falls, Photo by Songquan Deng