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Celebra ting Our 65th Year! A Letter from Starr’s Chairman Dear Starr Traveler, I am happy to present you with our brand new Starr Tours 2012 Vacations

Catalog! You won’t find better Travel Value ANYWHERE! Starr offers you the very best value for your travel dollar. You’ll experience great meals, hotels, entertainment, highlights and more on every Starr tour…no matter what your budget, we can make your travel dreams a reality. Plus, for a limited time, you can get an even larger discount by taking advantage of the valuable coupons enclosed in this catalog. Starr is celebrating its 65th Birthday in 2012 and we want YOU to join in the festivities with us! We’ve created 6 brand new Birthday-Bash tours and we hope you’ll come celebrate with us. In addition to always-terrific highlights and accommodations, each tour includes a special birthday-themed celebration!

Check out our BRAND NEW TOURS for 2012! Our team of travel experts has been working tirelessly, searching the globe to find the most exciting, unique and wallet-friendly vacations just for you. I am thrilled to present you with our best assortment ever. You’ll be amazed at the travel opportunities available to you. Here are just a few of my favorites: ■ ■ ■ ■

Pennsylvania’s Historic Route 6 Embassies of Washington DC and Hidden Gems New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Vermont’s Castle Hill Resort

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Hilton Head, South Carolina Splendors of Italy Hawaii 4 Island Cruise

And this is just a small sampling! So what are you waiting for? Turn the page and find the perfect tour for you to make memories that will last a lifetime. As always, we welcome you to travel “in numbers” and offer special, convenient pickups (when available) for groups of 20 or more! Ask your Starr Representative for details. Please visit our website, www.starrtours.com, where you can get more details, photos and information on every tour, and even book your getaway on-line. I look forward to seeing you on one of our exciting vacations in 2012 and hope to share a piece of birthday cake with you! Sincerely,

Mitchell Sussman

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Adirondack Balloon Festival Lake George, New York .............. 34 Agawa Canyon, Ontario ................................................................... 13 America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration Plymouth, Massachusetts.................................................................. NEW 59 Biltmore Estate Festival of Flowers, Asheville, North Carolina .............. NEW 6 Block Island: Ocean Retreat.................................................................. NEW 13 Boston 4th of July and Fireworks Display........................................................ 37 Boston, Massachusetts Overnight Express ..................................................... 36 Branson, Missouri Including St. Louis ............................................................ 16 Busch Gardens and Kings Dominion, Virginia.................................................. 36 Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard.................................................................... 14 Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Island........................................ 7 Charms of the Chesapeake Featuring St. Michaels & Tangier Island ... NEW 7 Chicago Discovery........................................................................................... 8 Civil War Trails Civil War Capitals: DC and Richmond .......................... NEW 17 Connecticut Rail & Sail................................................................................... 34 Cooperstown, New York National Baseball Hall of Fame .............................. 15 Dollywood’s Festival of Nations and the Smoky Mountains ............................ 23 Embassies and Hidden Gems of Washington, DC................................... NEW 12 Erie Canal Wonders......................................................................................... 25 Finger Lakes of New York Lakes & Grapes..................................................... 30 Gettysburg Remembrance Day ............................................................... NEW 35 Gettysburg World War II Weekend......................................................... NEW 35 Ghosts, Shipwrecks and Sea Legends of Virginia............................................. 58 Girlfriends Getaway at Villa Roma Resort in the Catskills..................... NEW 18 Haunted North Country Featuring Lake George and Saratoga............. NEW 58 Hilton Head Island: Springtime in South Carolina................................. NEW 21 Holland, Michigan Tulip Festival...................................................................... 15 I Love Lucy Lucille Ball’s Hometown: Jamestown, New York ....................... 29 Lake George Birthday Bash............................................... NEW Inside Back Cover Lancaster Thanksgiving................................................................................... 59 Mackinac Island, Michigan.............................................................................. 5 Maine’s Rocky Coast ....................................................................................... 18 Memphis and Nashville A Tennessee Twosome ............................................ 11 Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show Washington, DC ..................... 34 Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Featuring Biloxi, New Orleans, and Atlanta ............ 20 Mohegan Sun Casino Resort Birthday Bash ...................... NEW Inside Back Cover Mohegan Sun Casino Resort ........................................................................... 16 Montréal International Jazz Festival ................................................................ 11 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina .......................................................................... 17 Nashville’s Country Music Awards .................................................................. 24 National Harbor, Maryland 4th of July Fireworks Express .................... NEW 37 Nemacolin Resort and The Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania ................. NEW 23 New Hampshire and the Indian Head Resort .................................................. 19 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival ................................................. NEW 19 New York City Overnight Express .................................................................. 36 Newport Summer Getaway ............................................................................. 33 Niagara Falls Valentine........................................................................... NEW 2 Niagara Falls One Wonder After Another ...................................................... 21 Niagara Falls and Toronto ............................................................................... 10 Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick Featuring the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Festival................................ NEW 9 Orlando, Florida ..................................................................................... NEW 31 Outer Banks, North Carolina ........................................................................... 22 Pennsylvania and Historic Route 6 ......................................................... NEW 10 Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon ......................................................................... 29 Phillies Spring Training in Clearwater, Florida ................................................ 6 Pinegrove Resort Ranch Birthday Bash.............................. NEW Inside Back Cover Pittsburgh Panorama Featuring Fallingwater ................................................. 14 Plymouth & Boston, Massachusetts Whales and Tales.......................... NEW 25 Pocono Mountain Getaway Featuring Lobster SeaFeast Smorgasbord..... NEW 8 Québec City and Montréal .............................................................................. 2 Québec Winter Carnival .................................................................................. 20 Railroads of New England............................................................................... 12 Riding the Rails of Maryland and West Virginia ............................................ 28

“A Taste of” Rhode Island.............................................................................. Rochester’s Highlights Featuring Oktoberfest ....................................... NEW Salem, Massachusetts A Bewitching Place.................................................... Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, Pennsylvania .................................... NEW Saratoga Springs Horse Racing ....................................................................... Savannah, Georgia and Charleston, South Carolina ........................................ Shenandoah Valley of Virginia................................................................ NEW Sleepy Hollow Halloween Featuring the Hudson Valley Jack O’ Lantern Blaze ........................................................................ NEW Smoky Mountain Splendor Featuring Dollywood ........................................... Solomons Island, Maryland............................................................................. Sturbridge, Massachusetts 4th of July ............................................................. Thousand Islands Featuring Ottawa...................................................... NEW USO Tribute in Virginia Beach: Thanks for the Memories...................... NEW Vermont Thanksgiving .................................................................................... Vermont’s Castle Hill Resort ................................................................... NEW Virginia Beach Getaway .................................................................................. Virginia’s Waterfront Featuring Tall Ship Festival ................................. NEW Washington, DC: Our Nation’s Capital ........................................................... Washington, DC: Cherry Blossom Parade ..................................................... Williamsburg Highlights..................................................................................

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Cruise Vacations Alaska Cruise CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE .............................................................. 44 Starr Reunion Cruise to The Bahamas and Florida CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE ........................................................................ Back Cover Bermuda Cruise NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE ....................................................... 46 Canada and New England Cruise CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE ............................... 44 Canada Cruise CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE ................................................... NEW 45 Cruise to Nowhere Birthday Bash NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE .................................................. NEW Inside Back Cover Eastern Canada and Quebec Cruise NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE ................ NEW 47 Eastern Caribbean Cruise NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE ................................ NEW 47 Eastern Caribbean Cruise CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE ............................................. 45 Mediterranean Cruise NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE ..................................... NEW 46 Hawaii 4 Island Cruise NORWEGIAN CRUISE LINE .................................. NEW 46 Panama Canal Cruise PRINCESS CRUISE LINE ................................................... 45 Transatlantic Crossing Cruise Aboard the Queen Mary 2 CUNARD CRUISE LINE..................................................................................... 47

Fly Vacations Arizona and Las Vegas Featuring the Grand Canyon ............................ NEW Best of Greece COSMOS ......................................................................... NEW California Wines and Trains MAYFLOWER TOURS .............................................. Colorado’s National Parks and Trains COSMOS ....................................... NEW Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup ........................................................ NEW European Introduction COSMOS ............................................................. NEW Grand Alaska PREMIER ALASKA TOURS ............................................................ Introduction to Ireland GLOBUS .............................................................. NEW Jewels of Spain and Portugal COSMOS ............................................................ Montana and Glacier National Park MAYFLOWER TOURS ......................... NEW Phillies Spring Training in Clearwater, Florida ................................................ Prague, Vienna and Budapest COSMOS .................................................. NEW San Antonio Christmas on the Riverwalk MAYFLOWER TOURS .............. NEW Splendors of Italy COSMOS..................................................................... NEW Tournament of Roses Parade Los Angeles, California MAIN STREET TOURS .... Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Mt. Rushmore MAYFLOWER TOURS ........ NEW

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One-Day Getaways .............................................................................48-55 Holiday One-Day Getaways .................................................................57 Holiday Overnight Tours ...................................................................60-61 Broadway Show Trips .............................................................................56 General Information ................................................................................62 Tour Protection Plan ................................................................................63 Departure Locations ................................................................................63 Refer-A-Friend to Starr ..............................................................Insert Card

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Québec City and Montréal 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS – Escorted – 1 Breakfast Travel on a Coach with Expanded Legroom YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Québec City Sightseeing Tour • Montréal Sightseeing Tour • Notre Dame Basilica • Ste. Anne de Beaupre • Montmorency Falls • Casino de Montréal

DAY ONE: Québec City and Montréal are the perfect places to experience a European-style vacation without having to fly across the Atlantic. Traveling north through New York State we cross the border into Canada and arrive in the exciting city of Montréal. Our accommodations for the next two evenings are located in the heart of the city.

A tAste of euroPe Just to our north!

DAY TWO: Explore the wonders of Montréal on a guided sightseeing tour that shows off the city’s rich French and English heritages. Sights include Dominion Square, Place Bonaventure, the Court Houses, Old Montréal, Olympic Park, The Old French Quarter, St. Joseph’s Oratory, and more. The highlight of our tour is a visit to the masterpiece of neo-Gothic architecture, Notre Dame Basilica. This afternoon, enjoy free time on own exploring this beautiful city. Choose from the many historical, natural and cultural offerings this city filled with Old World charm was made famous for. Tonight, we’ll try our luck at the Casino de Montréal.

Falls, with spectacular vistas over the St. Lawrence River. Our guided tour of Québec City includes views of the Plains of Abraham, Joan of Arc Gardens, Chateau Frontenac, Place Royal and much more! Our accommodations for the next two nights are the Hilton Québec City, just steps away from the entrance to the old walled city. This hotel overlooks Parliament Hill and hosts a

Memorable Moment “It felt like I visited Europe on this vacation! Québec was so charming and the churches and historic buildings just took my breath away. Our hotel was in a great location and it was beautiful! I would go back again and again!”

DAY THREE & FOUR: Our time in Québec City features visits to the Shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupre and Montmorency

Lorraine Palozzi, Hamilton, NJ

Niagara Falls Valentine 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/2 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Niagara Falls Sightseeing Tour • Dinner at Elements on the Falls • Niagara IMAX Theater

DAY ONE: There is no better place to celebrate Valentine’s Day than Niagara Falls, one of the most beautiful and awesome wonders of our world. We’ll

modern underground complex with several boutiques and restaurants.

DAY FIVE & SIX: Our journey home includes an overnight at the friendly Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington, Vermont. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATES July 22-27, August 19-24, September 16-21, October 7-12

DOUBLE -

$76995

SINGLE - $1,099

TRIPLE - $669

– Rates Per Person – Passport required

A Perfect 3-DAy WeekenD!

enjoy two nights at a comfortable hotel located in the heart of Niagara’s tourist district and just a short walk from the falls and Casino Niagara. Meal: Dinner

DAY TWO: Our guided sightseeing tour of Niagara Falls gives us a view of the exciting Whirlpool Aerocar, Queen Victoria Park, Niagara Falls Aviary and more. We’ll enjoy the exciting Niagara IMAX show “Niagara: Legends and Daredevils” telling the story of the people who challenged the fury of the falls. Tonight’s dinner is at beautiful

Elements on the Falls – the perfect place to enjoy a spectacular view of Niagara, as close to the Horseshoe Falls as you can get! Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY THREE: Our journey home will again carry us through New York and Pennsylvania’s beautiful Pocono Mountains. Meal: Breakfast

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2012 TOUR DATE February 10-12

$37995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $449

TRIPLE - $359

– Rates Per Person – Passport required

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS – Escorted – 5 Breakfasts/1 Lunch 1 Dinner Travel on a Coach with Expanded Legroom YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Savannah Trolley Tour • Charleston Sightseeing Tour • Magnolia Plantation and Gardens • Spirit of Carolina Dinner Cruise • Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace • Beaufort, South Carolina Sightseeing Tour • Parris Island Marine Base • Broadway-style Performance at the Savannah Theatre

DAY ONE & TWO: As we head southward to the coast of Georgia, we’ll overnight in North Carolina. Our next stop is in South Carolina where we will enjoy a guided tour through the historic neighborhood of Beaufort, known as the “Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands.” The second oldest city in South Carolina, Beaufort is known for its antebellum architecture, pedestrian friendly downtown with horse drawn carriages, and its scenic location on Port

Royal Island. Later, we’ll stop to tour Parris Island Marine Base, a main recruit training station for the United States Marine Corp. Highlights of our visit will be the Iwo Jima Monument, Parade Field and The Parris Island Museum. Our next two overnights are in Savannah. Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE: Our full day in Savannah includes a trolley tour through Savannah’s beautiful historic squares, River Street, City Market and a visit to the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace. Discover her fascinating story and see how she became one of the most significant women of her time. The afternoon is free to explore the beauty and history of the wonderful city of Savannah on our own. Tonight, take in a Broadway-style performance at the historic Savannah Theatre. From “Oklahoma” and “West Side Story” to “Chorus Line” and “Chicago,” enjoy all of the excitement of over 30 Broadway Shows in one dazzling musical revue. Meal: Breakfast

DAY FOUR: Today, we’re off to Charleston, located at the confluence of the Ashley and Cooper rivers, which flow together into the Atlantic Ocean. We’ll learn more about this city whose name is derived from Charles Towne, named after King Charles II of England. Our guided sightseeing

tour includes the old historic city of Charleston, Charleston Harbor, The Battery, Rainbow Row, Four Corners of Law, The College of Charleston, and a drive-through of the Citadel, the military college of South Carolina. We’ll have the remainder of the afternoon on our own to explore this wonderful historic city. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a Dinner Cruise on The Spirit of Carolina, the largest and most elegant dining yacht to ply the waters of Charleston Harbor. We’ll cruise past the palatial homes of Charleston’s famous Battery and the towering Cooper River Bridges as we feast on a gourmet 4-course meal, complete with live entertainment and dancing. Tonight, we’ll spend in Charleston. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY FIVE: This morning, we visit Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, a 17th century estate. Founded in 1676 by the Drayton family, Magnolia Plantation has survived the centuries and witnessed the history of our nation unfold before it from the American Revolution through the Civil War and beyond. It is the oldest public gardens in America, opening its doors to visitors in 1870 to view the thousands of beautiful flowers

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and plants in its famous gardens. Walk along a myriad of winding paths through one of the largest collections of camellias and azaleas in America. Enjoy a box lunch and even ride the “Nature Train” through the plantation! Our overnight is in North Carolina. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY SIX: We travel home bringing our fond memories back to share with friends and family. Meal: Breakfast

Memorable Moment “I just loved this vacation. It was my first time in the South and everything was so beautiful. Visiting a real plantation was amazing and I couldn’t believe how friendly all of the locals were – I really understand the meaning of Southern Hospitality after this amazing trip!” Brenda Manna, Philadelphia, PA

2012 TOUR DATES May 7-12, September 10-15, October 8-13, 15-20

DOUBLE -

$79995

SINGLE - $1,019

TRIPLE - $729

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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Smoky Mountain Splendor

4 fAbulous shoWs!

Featuring Dollywood 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS – Escorted – 5 Breakfasts/1 Lunch 1 Dinner Travel on a Coach with Expanded Legroom YOUR TOUR INCLUDES 4 FABULOUS SHOWS*!: • Patty Waszak Show • Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud and Stunt Show • Comedy Barn Theater • Country Tonite Theatre PLUS, YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Dollywood • Great Smoky Mountains National Park • Incredible Christmas Place and Bell Tower Square • Old Mill Village

DAY ONE & TWO: Come with Starr to experience Great Smoky Mountains National Park where ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee. World renowned for its diverse plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains, and the quality of its remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture, this is America’s most visited national park. After spending one overnight in Wytheville, Virginia, we’ll travel to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee where we’ll spend the next three overnights. We’ll enjoy free time for lunch on our own and shopping at historic Old Mill Village featuring an authentic working mill that is over 170 years old, a general store

and 25 specialty shops. We’re in for a treat at the Comedy Barn Theater, featuring magicians, fire-eaters, jugglers, ventriloquists, live country and gospel music as well as fun barnyard animals. Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE: Today, we’ll enjoy a tour of Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Called “The Land of a Thousand Smokes” by the native Cherokee, we’ll see row upon row of misty mountain ranges with clear, rushing streams showcasing seasonal beauty. A boxed lunch is included. After returning to our hotel to freshen up, we’re off to The Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Feud and Stunt Show. We’ll participate in good-natured rivalry while viewing dangerous and comical stunts in this entertaining and exciting show – all while feasting on a delicious dinner! Later this evening we’ll enjoy a highenergy, full-scale production at the Country Tonite Theatre, featuring classics from country music’s most legendary artists along with country hits of today. Experience dynamic singing and dancing, sidesplitting comedy, powerful gospel and American patriotism. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY FOUR: We’re off to world-famous Dollywood! Nestled in the lush

foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood is one of the most popular vacation destinations. We’ll have a full day to enjoy thrilling amusement rides, as well as live entertainment showcasing the best in country, bluegrass, mountain and gospel music with more than a dozen stage shows. We’ll also see master craftsmen demonstrate centuries-old crafts including blacksmithing, glass blowing and woodcarving. Meal: Breakfast

DAY FIVE: We’ll start the day with The Patty Waszak Show – a high energy, heart warming variety show featuring a wide variety of music including big band favorites, polkas, 50s and 60s rock ‘n’ roll, country music, 70s disco, show tunes, hits of the 80s, 90s, current hits, audience participation, sing-a-long, and music trivia. Next, we’ll visit

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The Incredible Christmas Place and Bell Tower Square, a charming Bavarian-themed village surrounding a cobblestone courtyard featuring a garden railway and live exotic birds. One of the largest Christmas villages in the U.S., Christmas Place celebrates Christmas year-round with more than 30,000-square-feet of shopping space throughout several stores, including thousands of Christmas-themed items, gifts and collectibles, ornaments and displays, nativity scenes, designer trees, stockings, nutcrackers, wreaths, dollhouses, music boxes and much more! Later, we begin our journey home with a stop for an overnight in Wytheville, Virginia. Meal: Breakfast

DAY SIX: We travel home today with our splendid Smoky Mountains memories to last a lifetime! Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATES June 17-22, September 9-14, October 21-26

DOUBLE SINGLE - $879

$69995 95

TRIPLE - $669

– Rates Per Person – *Shows subject to change

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Mackinac Island, Michigan 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS – Escorted – 6 Breakfasts/1 Lunch 1 Dinner Travel on a Coach with Expanded Legroom YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Mackinac Island HorseDrawn Carriage Tour • Grand Hotel Luncheon • Mackinac Island Butterfly House • Frankenmuth, Michigan’s “Little Bavaria” • Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland • Greenfield Village and Ford Rouge Factory

A stArr “best seller!”

of auto manufacturing, and see a panoramic view of the 10-acre “living roof.” We even walk through a gallery of legendary vehicles produced at the Rouge including the Ford Model A, Thunderbird, Mustang and the Ford F-150. Later, we’ll rediscover America at Greenfield Village with over 81 historic buildings, parlors, gardens, workshops, farms, and more. Tonight we spend in Plymouth, Michigan. Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE:

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! We’ll spend tonight in Ohio.

Today, it’s off to the Straits of Mackinac for a ferry ride to what many call the “magical land” of Mackinac Island. After our arrival, we’ll visit the Mackinac Island Butterfly house, filled with hundreds of live butterflies from four continents. Our island accommodations are at the quaint Victorian-styled Inn on Mackinac, a delightful familyowned historic inn. Meal: Breakfast

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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

The enchantment grows as we take a horse-drawn carriage tour of this lovely island that has defied time. Our luncheon

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is at the world-famous Grand Hotel, the legendary Victorian hotel featured in the motion picture “Somewhere In Time” with Jane Seymour and Christopher Reeve. The hotel beckons us to a bygone era of old world charm where presidents, royalty, and the rich and famous enjoyed High Tea, horse-drawn carriage rides and croquet. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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.” 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. Dinner is filled with gemutlichkeit (good living) at the Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn, featuring their authentic

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German family-style meal. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY SIX: Before departing towards home, we’ll enjoy the morning on our own exploring Frankenmuth where GermanLutheran missionaries came for the purpose of teaching Christianity to the Chippewa Indians. See what many visitors describe as the most authentic Bavarian architecture to be found in the United States. Tonight we spend in Ohio. 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

2012 TOUR DATES June *10-16, August 5-11, September *9-15 – RATES FROM –

DOUBLE -

$97995*

SINGLE - $1,289

95*

TRIPLE - $889

– Rates Per Person –

95*

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Biltmore Estate Festival of Flowers Asheville, NC 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS – Escorted – 4 Breakfasts/2 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Biltmore Estate Festival of Flowers featuring live music, special restaurant menus, gardening seminars and much more • Asheville Sightseeing Tour • Reynolda House • Drama of Creation at Natural Bridge • Folk Art Center

DAY ONE & TWO: After one overnight in Virginia, we’ll arrive in Asheville, North Carolina for a guided sightseeing tour offering views

of downtown historic sights such as the Basilica of St. Lawrence, D.M. Roman Catholic Church and the Vance Memorial. We’ll also visit the Folk Art Center, showplace of the finest in traditional and contemporary crafts in the Southern Appalachians. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY THREE:

spring flowers in this beautiful setting surrounded by the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains. Enjoy a variety of events including live music, gardening seminars, special restaurant menu items and more. Tour this National Historic Landmark, with its stunning house, gardens and winery. Meal: Breakfast

DAY FOUR & FIVE:

Today, we are in for a treat as we attend the 27th annual Festival of Flowers at Biltmore Estate. With thousands of blooms adorning America’s largest home and acres of gardens, Biltmore is the epicenter of bliss during this magnificent annual festival. Enjoy exquisite floral displays of tulips, azaleas and other

We travel northward and stop for a visit to Reynolda House, the 1917 estate of industrialist R.J. Reynolds. Then it’s onto Natural Bridge, Virginia where we’ll spend one overnight and enjoy “Drama of Creation,” a sound and light show depicting the seven days of creation. Meals: 2 Breakfasts

2012 TOUR DATE April 29-May 3

$59995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $739

TRIPLE - $549

– Rates Per Person –

SAME PRICE

Spring Training in Clearwater, FL A bAsebAll fAn’s dreAm

Drive or Fly 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS

4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS

$99995 PP/DOUBLE

– Escorted – 7 Breakfasts March 24-31, 2012

– Escorted Upon Arrival in Florida – 3 Breakfasts March 26-29, 2012

See FOUR Games! Ride in the Comfort of a Starr Bus with Expanded Legroom

See FOUR Games in 4 Days! Fly Instead of Drive

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Admission to FOUR major league baseball games • Seats offering a great view of the field • Arrival at the ballparks at least one hour before game time plenty of time to watch batting practice and maybe get an autograph from your favorite player! • A centrally-located Clearwater hotel

Every spring, as the snow melts, the sun shines in Clearwater Florida. Each March, rookies and wannabees, stars and has-beens, all dream the big dream – making the team! Join Starr and experience America’s pastime and cheer on your team as they begin the race for the pennant! –6–

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket Island 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS – Escorted – 4 Breakfasts/1 Dinner

shops, restaurants and attractions. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers during dinner at our hotel. Meal: Dinner

DAY TWO: YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Martha’s Vineyard Sightseeing Tour and Ferry Ride • Nantucket Island Sightseeing Tour and First Class Ferry Ride • Provincetown Dune Tour • Cape Cod National Seashore • John F. Kennedy Memorial • Mohegan Sun Casino

DAY ONE: Our charming Massachusetts vacation features pristine beaches, rolling hills, solitary lighthouses, quaint shops, local restaurants and so much more. We’ll stay at the comfortable Heritage House Hotel, conveniently located in downtown Hyannis and within walking distance to many

Experience a comfortable ferry ride followed by a sightseeing tour of Martha’s Vineyard. See Oak Bluffs – famous for its Victorian cottages, Tisbury (Vineyard Haven) – featuring excellent shops, fine restaurants, and a beautiful harbor, and delightful Edgartown – the island’s first colonial settlement and a seaport village preserved from the early 19th century. Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE: Today, we travel to Provincetown for a riding tour of the historic sand dunes. Experience the unspoiled beaches, sparkling emerald waters, waves crashing ashore, and dunes as far as the eye can see. This afternoon, we stop at the Cape Cod National Seashore with

miles of beautiful shoreline, including an incredible stretch of pristine sandy beaches. Later, we visit the John F. Kennedy Memorial in Hyannis, overlooking Lewis Bay. Meal: Breakfast

DAY FOUR: Today, we’ll ferry in First Class to Nantucket for a historic tour of America’s “most scenic little island”. Witness the beauty of The Old Mill, “Sconset” Village with its rose-covered cottages, Low Beach, Sankaty Head Lighthouse, cranberry bogs and Nantucket moors followed by free time on our own to have

lunch, shop and explore this quaint town. Meal: Breakfast

DAY FIVE: En route home, we make a final stop at Mohegan Sun featuring gaming and a wonderful assortment of shops and eateries. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATES May *20-24, July 11-15, August 5-9, 22-26, September 9-13, 26-30, October 7-11 – RATES FROM –

DOUBLE -

$59995*

SINGLE - $719

95*

TRIPLE - $579

95*

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Charms of the Chesapeake Featuring St. Michaels and Tangier Island 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT – Escorted – 1 Breakfast/1 Lunch YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Tangier Island Boat Cruise • St. Michaels Boat Cruise • St. Michaels Sightseeing Tour • Christ Church • Hilda Crockett’s Chesapeake House

DAY ONE: After arriving in Maryland, we’ll board the Steven Thomas for a round trip boat cruise to beautiful Tangier Island,

Virginia. Chart a course back in time to a small, picturesque island that was first visited in 1608 and discover a way of life that is fast disappearing from the American scene. Enjoy lunch at the historic Hilda Crockett’s Chesapeake House followed by time to browse the quaint island with its narrow streets, mingle with the natives, and enjoy the peace and tranquility. Our overnight is at a comfortable hotel in Salisbury, Maryland. Meal: Lunch

DAY TWO: Today, we’ll travel to St. Michaels to enjoy a sightseeing tour of

this quaint, GreAt Victorian WeekenD village known GetAWAy! as the “Heart and Soul of the Chesapeake.” We’ll make a stop at the beautiful Christ Church, memories of this charming founded in 1672 and one of weekend. Meal: Breakfast the Chesapeake Bay area’s original “water churches” for the Church of England. We’ll 2012 TOUR DATES have time for lunch on our own June 9-10, and a stroll down Talbot Street September 15-16 before it’s time to board the 95 Express Royale for a history DOUBLE and nature cruise of this 95 95 SINGLE - $349 TRIPLE - $279 glorious island. Later today – Rates Per Person – we’ll travel home with

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$299

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Chicago Discovery 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/2 Dinners Travel on a Coach with Expanded Legroom YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Skydeck Chicago • Lake Michigan Boat Cruise • Chicago Botanic Gardens • Chicago Trolley Tour • Field Museum of Natural History • Magnificent Mile • Navy Pier • Tommy Gun’s Garage • Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame • Nationality Rooms

DAY ONE & TWO: We’ll travel to Ohio, where we’ll spend one overnight and visit the Rock ‘N Roll Hall of Fame, dedicated to the living heritage of rock and roll music. Then it’s off to the “Windy City” of Chicago. Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE: Today, we’ll enjoy a Grand Tram Tour through Chicago Botanic Gardens, featuring beautiful display gardens and native habitats. Later on a trolley tour of downtown Chicago, our guide will share the history of the city and show us famous sights including Grant Park, fabulous architecture, outdoor art, and much more. Tonight, we’ll enjoy free time and dinner on our own at Navy Pier boasting dozens of restaurants and shops, special exhibits, strolling entertainment and gardens.

DAY FOUR & FIVE: A Chicago must-see attraction is the Field Museum of Natural History with more than 26 million artifacts ranging from “Sue,” the largest T-Rex ever discovered, to real mummies of Ancient Egypt. We’ll experience Skydeck Chicago (formerly Sears Tower) offering an

unsurpassed view of Chicago and four surrounding states. Take an elevator to the 103rd floor and see the breathtaking panorama and visit “The Ledge.” We’ll enjoy a boat cruise of Lake Michigan and the Chicago River, including a trip through the Chicago Lock and an overview of architecture and history. We’ll have time on our own at the famed Magnificent Mile and also enjoy dinner and show at Tommy Gun’s Garage where gangsters and flappers will serve our meal and put on an interactive musical comedy revue. We’ll have a roaring time in true Twenties Tradition. Meal: Dinner

DAY SIX & SEVEN: Today, we’ll say goodbye to Chicago and travel to Pittsburgh where we’ll visit The Nationality Rooms, a collection of 27 University of Pittsburgh classrooms depicting the ethnic groups that helped build the city. Then we’ll return home with amazing memories of our “Windy City” vacation! Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

2012 TOUR DATE August 18-24

DOUBLE -

$1,09995 95

SINGLE - $1,479

TRIPLE - $979

– Rates Per Person –

Pocono Mountain Getaway Featuring Lobster SeaFeast Smorgasbord 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT – Escorted – 1 Breakfast/1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Lobster SeaFeast Smorgasbord with Open Bar and DJ Entertainment • Sands Casino Package including $30 FREE PLAY & $5 Food/Beverage Credit • Grey Towers • Bushkill Falls

DAY ONE: Our first stop is at the brand new Sands Casino in

Bethlehem, built on the site of the historic Bethlehem Steel plant. Casino Package Included! Next, we’ll travel to Matamoras, Pennsylvania, where we’ll spend one overnight at the Best Western Inn at Hunt’s Landing. Tonight, we’re in for a treat at an allyou-can-eat Lobster SeaFeast featuring a variety of lobster, crabs, clams, oysters, shrimp, scallops, salmon, cod, chowder, prime rib, chicken, assorted breads, fruit and a delicious assortment of desserts. The open-bar and DJ make this night a special party you won’t want to miss! Meal: Dinner

DAY TWO:

surrounding forest. Wear comfortable shoes. Check out the Pennsylvania Wildlife Exhibit, Native American Exhibit, visit the variety of gift shops, or stop at the Fudge Kitchen for delectable sweets. Meal: Breakfast

GreAt WeekenD GetAWAy!

Today, we’ll travel to Grey Towers National Historic Site, the ancestral home of Gifford Pinchot, America’s first Chief of the U.S. Forest Service and twice governor of Pennsylvania. Later, we’ll travel to Bushkill Falls, known as The “Niagara of Pennsylvania.” This unique series of eight waterfalls, nestled deep in the wooded Pocono Mountains, is accessible through an excellent network of hiking trails and bridges, which afford fabulous views of the falls and the –8–

2012 TOUR DATES June 9-10, October 20-21

$29995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $359

TRIPLE - $289

– Rates Per Person – *Casino package subject to change. Must be 21 years of age to receive package.

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS – Escorted – 8 Breakfasts/2 Dinners 1 Lobster Supper Travel on a Coach with Expanded Legroom YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Royal Nova Scotia Tattoo Festival including Backstage Tour • St. John, New Brunswick Sightseeing Tour • Peggy’s Cove • Kingsbrae Garden • Algonquin Resort • Anne of Green Gables Museum • Confederation Bridge Crossing • Traditional Lobster Supper

DAY ONE, TWO & THREE: After an overnight in Portland, Maine, we’ll cross the Canadian border and spend one overnight in St. John, New Brunswick. On our third day, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of St. John, New Brunswick,

Featuring the Royal Nova Scotia International Tattoo Festival followed by a scenic ferry ride to Digby, Nova Scotia. Meals: 2 Breakfasts, Dinner

WorlD fAmous PeGGy’s cove!

DAY FOUR: Today, we’ll enjoy free time in charming Peggy’s Cove. This tiny, picturesque village lies nestled in a snug harbor where lobster fishermen live and work. Our next two overnights will be at a comfortable hotel within walking distance to the Halifax Waterfront. Meal: Breakfast

DAY FIVE: Enjoy free time to explore Halifax and ride the FRED Bus, providing views of everything Halifax has to offer. Later, we enjoy a backstage tour of the Tattoo Festival at the Halifax Metro Centre where we’ll get to go onto the floor for an amazing look at the logistics involved in producing a show of this magnitude. Afterwards, we get to witness the incredible Tattoo Festival that features over 2,000 world-class

Canadian and international military and civilian performers featuring pipes and drums, military and civilian bands, military displays and competitions, and drama and comedy in innovative acts. The Tattoo show (different every year) is a masterpiece of color, music, artistry, athleticism and nostalgia creating one of the world’s premiere cultural and entertainment events. Meal: Breakfast

DAY SIX: Today, we’ll travel to Caribou, Nova Scotia where we’ll board the ferry that takes us to Prince Edward Island where, this evening, we’ll enjoy a traditional lobster supper. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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tea and cookies in the tearoom. Later, we’ll cross the Confederation Bridge. At eight miles long, this bridge is the longest in the world, crossing ice-covered water. We continue on to St. Andrews-by-the-Sea for an overnight at the worldclass Algonquin Resort, blending old world charm with modern luxury. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY EIGHT & NINE: On our eighth day, we will visit Kingsbrae Garden, considered one of Canada’s most beautiful public gardens. Our last overnight is in Massachusetts before arriving home. Meals: 2 Breakfasts

2012 TOUR DATE June 30-July 8

DOUBLE -

$1,59995

SINGLE - $2,199

TRIPLE - $1,499

– Rates Per Person – Passport required

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Pennsylvania and Historic Route 6 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS – Escorted – 3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch 2 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Steamtown National Historic Site and Train Excursion • Electric City Trolley Museum with Excursion • Anthracite Heritage Museum • Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour • Pennsylvania Grand Canyon Covered Wagon Tour • Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruise • Middletown and Hummelstown Railroad

DAY ONE: This magical and tranquil highway along Pennsylvania’s

northern tier is 400 plus miles of history and heritage, linking small towns, generations of people and wondrous sights often forgotten. We begin our journey at Steamtown National Historic Site where we’ll re-live the era of steam. Ride the Scranton Limited Train and see what life was like in a historic commuter car. Next, visit the Electric City Trolley Museum. A trolley excursion follows the path of the famed Laurel Line electric interurban railroad. Dinner is included this evening before retiring to our Scranton hotel. Meal: Dinner

DAY TWO: Today starts with a tour of the Anthracite Heritage Museum, telling the fascinating story of the people who came to work

Niagara Falls and Toronto 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS – Escorted – 4 Breakfasts YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • “Maid of the Mist” Boat Ride • Niagara Falls Area and Niagara-on-the-Lake Sightseeing Tour • Toronto Sightseeing Tour • CN Tower • Casino Niagara

DAY ONE: Today, we travel to one of the truly awesome wonders of our world. Arriving in Niagara Falls, Ontario, we enjoy the next four nights at a comfortable Clifton Hill hotel conveniently located to the falls. Within walking distance are Casino Niagara and many other local attractions.

DAY TWO: This morning, we’ll travel the scenic Niagara River Parkway on our guided sightseeing tour featuring Brock’s Monument at historic Queenston Heights, the Hydro Electric Plants, the Whirlpool Aerocar and Queen Victoria Park. We’ll make our way to Niagara-on-the-Lake passing by vineyards and orchards to enjoy free time for lunch in this charming town. This evening an optional Dinner and Show at “Oh Canada Eh?!” is offered. Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE: Today, we’re off to Toronto for a sightseeing tour of this wonderful city including Old and New City Hall, Chinatown, the Theatre District, and the Harbour front. After, enjoy a visit to the CN Tower, the

in the anthracite mining and textiles industries. Next is a tour of the Lackawanna Coal Mine where we’ll descend 300 feet beneath the earth in a mine car. This evening, we arrive in Wellsboro for one overnight. Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE: Today begins with a horsedrawn, covered wagon tour of the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon through beautiful Pine Creek Gorge. After free time for lunch on our own in Williamsport, board the Hiawatha Paddlewheeler for a leisurely cruise on the Susquehanna River. Tonight, we’ll spend in Lewisburg at the Best Western Country Cupboard. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY FOUR: Before traveling home, we’ll take a train ride along historic Swatara Creek aboard the vintage 1920s Middletown and Hummelstown Railroad, complete with a boxed lunch. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

2012 TOUR DATES July 19-22, September 13-16

$59995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $769

TRIPLE - $549

– Rates Per Person –

oPtionAl Dinner & shoW At “oh cAnADA eh?!”

world’s tallest building where, on a clear day, we can see Niagara Falls and Buffalo. Meal: Breakfast

DAY FOUR: We’re off to see the tumbling, thunderous falls that literally will take your breath away. As we don our blue rain jackets, our thrilling “Maid of the Mist” ride will take us so close, we will gasp at this “bottoms up” view of Niagara’s might. The afternoon and evening are ours to explore the falls area. Meal: Breakfast

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DAY FIVE: Our journey home will again carry us through New York and Pennsylvania’s beautiful Pocono Mountains. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATES June *10-14, August 12-16, September *23-27 – RATES FROM –

DOUBLE -

$49995*

SINGLE - $649

95*

TRIPLE - $469

– Rates Per Person – Passport required

95*

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Memphis and Nashville A Tennessee Twosome 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS – Escorted – 4 Breakfasts/1 Lunch 1 Dinner Travel on a Coach with Expanded Legroom YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Memphis Sightseeing Tour • Grand Ole Opry Performance • Graceland with Lunch at Chrome Grille • Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum • Sun Studio • Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Delta Flatboat Ride • Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater • Country Music Hall of Fame

DAY ONE & TWO: After an overnight stop in Virginia, we continue traveling to Nashville, “Music City USA.” Our second day includes a visit to the magnificent Gaylord Opryland Hotel where we’ll be surrounded by nine acres of lush indoor gardens, winding

rivers, pathways and sparkling waterfalls. Our visit includes a Delta River Flatboat ride down the scenic indoor river. Tonight, we’ll see a fabulous performance at the world famous Grand Ole Opry, showcasing the best in country, bluegrass and more. Our second night is at the Radisson Hotel at Opryland. Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE: Today, we travel to Memphis to experience Graceland, Elvis Presley’s famed home. Get “all shook up” with a self-guided Graceland tour, featuring Elvis’ beloved mansion, two museums, The King’s custom airplanes and much more! Lunch today is at Graceland’s Chrome Grill. Our host for the next two evenings is a hotel featuring Southern charm and located right in the heart of everything. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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, we’ll see where Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash and many others created the music that changed the world.

DAY FIVE: Today, we travel back to Nashville to explore the

Memorable Moment “My wife and I just love country music so this trip was perfect for us! Visiting Graceland and walking through the Country Music Hall of Fame was like a dream come true. We recommended this trip to all of our friends! Next up is your Niagara Falls tour. It will be my first time in Canada!”

DAY FOUR: Our sightseeing tour of Memphis covers the historic downtown area with drive-bys of the Mississippi River, Mud

Sam Altman, Monroe, NJ

Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Discover the stories behind the songs and see over 3,000 stage costumes, original song manuscripts, instruments and personal items. This evening, we dine and are entertained at The Nashville Nightlife Theater, featuring the city’s hottest variety show. Our overnight in Nashville is at the Radisson Hotel at Opryland. Meal: Dinner

DAY SIX & SEVEN: Our journey homeward takes us through Knoxville, TN, the Smoky Mountains, Virginia and the beautiful Appalachian Mountains where we overnight. Meals: 2 Breakfasts

2012 TOUR DATES July 13-19, October 5-11

DOUBLE -

$97995

SINGLE - $1,279

TRIPLE - $869

– Rates Per Person –

Montréal International Jazz Festival 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS – Escorted – 3 Breakfasts Come with Starr and experience the 33rd Annual Montréal International Jazz Festival, one of the largest music festivals in the world, featuring artists from around the globe. Enjoy a variety of performances held in both small jazz clubs and large venues; discover the sounds of Jazz, Blues, Latin Jazz,

Brazilian, Cuban, African, Reggae, Contemporary and much more! We’ll stay in a hotel located in the heart of the city, just steps away from the festival, so you’ll be right there as Montréal comes alive for this amazing event. Our getaway

including Dominion Square, Place Bonaventure, Old Montréal, The French Quarter, Notre Dame Basilica and more. Events vary and most are free. Certain events require additional cost.

2012 TOUR DATE June 28-July 1

also includes a guided sightseeing tour of Montréal that shows off the city’s rich French and English heritages, – 11 –

$52995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $739

TRIPLE - $459

– Rates Per Person – Passport required

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS a perfect 3-day weekend!

Embassies and Hidden Gems of Washington, DC 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Embassy Open-House Festival • Twilight Ride through DC • Memorials and Monuments • Hillwood Museum and Gardens • Anderson House • Woodrow Wilson House • Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts • Smithsonian Institution

DAY ONE: Travel with Starr to this annual event where over 30 embassies from around the globe open their doors and welcome visitors to experience their country’s art,

culture and cuisine. Today, we’ll visit the Anderson House – Society of The Cincinnati National Headquarters, winter residence of Larz Anderson, an American diplomat to Japan, and his wife. The Beaux-Arts style home showcases their collection of fine and decorative art and historic artifacts. Later, we’ll drive along Embassy Row where the socially elite built large mansions that have been claimed and restored by embassies and associations. Afterwards, we’ll tour Hillwood Museum and Gardens. Dinner tonight is on own in Crystal City, near our comfortable hotel.

DAY TWO: Today offers a special behindthe-scenes look at the Foreign Embassies. Stroll the halls and gardens of these beautiful

private buildings and let your imagination run across the globe. The embassies offer indigenous treats, cultural performances, touring and shopping for exotic crafts and goods from their countries. After lunch on our own, choose to tour more embassies or head over to the National Mall area to see any of the famous Smithsonian Museums. After dinner at Smith & Wollensky Restaurant, we’ll visit the Air Force Memorial, Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Statue) and The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts followed by an Illuminated Monument Driving Tour where sights include the Pentagon, Jefferson Memorial, U.S. Capitol Building, White House and Washington Monument. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY THREE: Before departing for home, we’ll tour the Woodrow Wilson House followed by free time for lunch on own in historic Georgetown. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATE May 4-6

$49995

DOUBLE -

SINGLE - $629

TRIPLE - $469

– Rates Per Person –

Railroads of New England 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS

DAY ONE:

– Escorted – 3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch 2 Dinners

We begin our journey to beautiful New England with a stop in Vermont where we’ll spend one overnight.

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train • Conway Scenic Railroad’s Notch Train • White River Flyer Rail Excursion • Cog Mountain Railroad Visitor Center

four-course meal will be served as we ride in Grand European manner. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY THREE:

DAY TWO: This morning, we board the White River Flyer and travel across the White and Connecticut Rivers. Take in the breathtaking panoramic views of the White Mountain foothills and across a causeway, which serves as a wildlife sanctuary. We’ll enjoy lunch aboard the train and make a stop at the Montshire Museum. Tonight, we enjoy a scenic excursion aboard the Café Lafayette Dinner Train along the Pemigewasset River and into the heart of the White Mountain Region. A delicious

All aboard the Notch Train where we’ll enjoy some of the finest natural scenery as we travel through spectacular Crawford Notch – past bluffs, steep ravines, cascading streams, panoramic mountain vistas and across the famed Frankenstein Trestle and Willey Brook Bridge. Later, we’ll stop at the Cog Mountain Railroad Visitor’s Center before returning to our hotel. Dinner tonight is at The Common Man Restaurant serving American fare with New England flair. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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DAY FOUR: Today, we travel home with memories of our beautiful vacation to last a lifetime! Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATES August 9-12, September 20-23, 27-30

$75995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $949

TRIPLE - $699

– Rates Per Person –

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Agawa Canyon, Ontario 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS – Escorted – 6 Breakfasts/3 Lunches Travel on a Coach with Expanded Legroom YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Full-Day Agawa Canyon Train Tour • Soo Locks Boat Tour • Walter P. Chrysler Museum • Meadow Brook Hall • Edsel & Eleanor Ford House • Mackinaw Crossings

DAY ONE: Ride our deluxe motorcoach to our overnight stay in Ohio.

DAY TWO & THREE: Visit the Edsel & Eleanor Ford House, where exquisite architecture, breathtaking lakefront grounds and a collection of fine and decorative arts tell the story of one of America’s most

important industrial families. After spending our second night in Plymouth, Michigan, we’ll enjoy free time at charming Mackinaw Crossings, a shopping, dining and entertainment complex. Our next two overnights will be in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Meals: 2 Breakfasts, Lunch

DAY FOUR: All aboard for our Agawa Canyon Train Tour, a full-day wilderness excursion traveling over towering trestles, alongside pristine lakes and rivers, and through the awesome granite rock formations and mixed forests of the Canadian Shield. Attendants will be on board to tell us all about this fascinating country and its history. After coasting 500 ft. down to the floor of the canyon, we’ll have time to experience the rugged beauty up close. See four sets of waterfalls, get up close to the canyon wall or pull up a bench

and watch the Agawa River flow by. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

full-day train tour

DAY FIVE: Today, we embark on a Soo Locks Boat Tour to experience the largest waterway traffic system on earth. On this narrated tour, we travel through the locks and right alongside the big ships. Tonight’s hotel is located in Frankenmuth, Michigan. Meal: Breakfast

DAY SIX: This morning, we’ll tour the Walter P. Chrysler Museum. From the gleam of vehicles aloft a multi-tiered platform to the colorful touch-screen monitors and the glow of the movie theater, the museum provides three levels of illuminating experiences for car buffs and history aficionados alike. A boxed lunch is included at the museum. After, we’ll

tour Meadow Brook Hall, a magnificent 110-room, Tudorrevival style mansion and former residence of Matilda Dodge Wilson, widow of auto pioneer John Dodge. Tonight, we’ll spend in the Cleveland area. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY SEVEN: Today, our deluxe motorcoach whisks us home. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATE July 15-21

DOUBLE -

$99995

SINGLE - $1,299

TRIPLE - $899

– Rates Per Person – Passport required

Block Island Ocean Retreat 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Block Island Ferry • Block Island Sightseeing Tour • National Hotel

DAY ONE: Visit Block Island, just 13 miles off the coast of Rhode Island, a tranquil ocean retreat vacation spot featuring pristine beaches, spectacular bluffs, beautiful lighthouses, and 350

freshwater ponds (made from natural springs). Our host is the beautiful and historic National Hotel, located on the water in the heart of Old Harbor and within walking distance of all you need to see and do. Meet your travel companions during dinner tonight at the hotel. Meal: Dinner

DAY TWO:

DAY THREE:

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

Today, we ferry to the mainland before we depart for home with fond memories of our relaxing vacation. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATES June 10-12, September 16-18

$39995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $519

TRIPLE - $369

– Rates Per Person –

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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS – Escorted – 3 Breakfasts/1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Martha’s Vineyard Sightseeing Tour and Ferry Ride • Cape Cod National Seashore • Provincetown Dune Tour • John F. Kennedy Memorial • Mohegan Sun Casino

DAY ONE: From the marvelous sunsets to the mild climate, moonlit beaches and laid-back lifestyles, Cape Cod is the ideal destination. We’ll stay at the comfortable Heritage House Hotel conveniently located in downtown Hyannis and within

ferry to martha’s vineyard

easy walking distance from many shops, restaurants and attractions. Tonight, meet your fellow travelers during dinner at our hotel. Meal: Dinner

DAY TWO: Experience a comfortable ferry ride followed by a sightseeing tour of Martha’s Vineyard. See Oak Bluffs – famous for its Victorian cottages, Tisbury (Vineyard Haven) – featuring excellent shops, fine restaurants, and a beautiful harbor, and delightful Edgartown – the island’s first colonial settlement and a seaport village preserved from the early 19th century. Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE:

unspoiled beaches, sparkling emerald waters, waves crashing ashore, and dunes as far as the eye can see. This afternoon, we stop at the Cape Cod National Seashore featuring views of the Highland Lighthouse and an amazing stretch of pristine sandy beach. After, we visit the John F. Kennedy Memorial in Hyannis, overlooking Lewis Bay. Meal: Breakfast

DAY FOUR:

This morning, we enjoy a riding tour of Provincetown’s sand dunes. Experience the

As we head south toward home, we stop to try our luck

at one of the most unique casinos in the world, the Mohegan Sun. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATES June *17-20, July 29-August 1, August 12-15, *19-22, September *23-26, October *14-17 – RATES FROM –

DOUBLE -

$48995*

SINGLE - $609

95*

TRIPLE - $459

95*

– Rates Per Person –

Pittsburgh Panorama Featuring Fallingwater 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Pittsburgh Sightseeing Tour • Nationality Classrooms • Duquesne Incline • Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater

DAY ONE: Today, we arrive in Pittsburgh where we’ll spend two overnights at the Wyndham Grand Pittsburgh, in the heart of the Golden Triangle. Tonight, we’ll enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. Meal: Dinner

a perfect 3-day weekend!

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, one of Pittsburgh’s most popular spots for dining

and entertainment. This afternoon, we’ll board the Duquesne Incline to see a spectacular panoramic view of Pittsburgh and its three rivers. Tonight, we’ll enjoy free time and dinner on own. Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE: Before traveling home, we’ll stop to tour Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater. This

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extraordinary home is dramatically centered on a waterfall, which runs through the home. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATES June 22-24, October 5-7

$39995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $539

TRIPLE - $359

– Rates Per Person –

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Holland, Michigan Tulip Festival 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS – Escorted – 5 Breakfasts/2 Lunches 2 Dinners Travel on a Coach with Expanded Legroom YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Volksparade at Holland Tulip Time Festival • Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park • Veldheer Tulip Farm • Holland, Michigan Sightseeing Tour • Windmill Island Gardens • Dutch Marktplaats • Dune Schooner Ride • Meadow Brook Hall • Dutch Heritage Show

DAY ONE & TWO: After an overnight in Ohio, we’ll take in the beauty and splendor of Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park on a Tram Tour. On our second day, we’ll arrive

in Holland, Michigan for the famous Tulip Time Festival, a celebration of Dutch heritage and culture. Tonight, we enjoy a themed dinner show. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY THREE: Visit Windmill Island Gardens, featuring a 248-year-old working Dutch windmill towering over 36 acres of manicured gardens, dikes and canals. We’ll be entertained at lunch with a fun-filled dance and musical performance. Later, from our reserved seats, we’ll watch the “Volksparade.” After hundreds of Dutchcostumed townspeople scrub the parade route clean, see dozens of colorful bands, floats, and Dutch dance groups as they “klomp” along the route in their authentic costumes and real wooden shoes. After, we’ll stop at Dutch Marktplaats and watch local craftsmen demonstrating their forms of art such as delft,

lace and Dutch Munchies. Tonight’s dinner is followed by a Dutch heritage Show. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY FOUR: Our day begins with a sightseeing tour of Holland including a drive through downtown and historic areas, Hope College, Windmills, Tulip Lanes and more. Visit Veldheer Tulip Farm, featuring over five million tulips, and the only Blue Delft Factory in the U.S. where we’ll see a carver create a wooden shoe from a block of wood. Lunch today is at an authentic Dutch restaurant. Before arriving in Plymouth, Michigan, we’ll take a Dune Schooner Ride through the

incredible sand dunes of Saugatuck. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY FIVE & SIX: We’ll travel to Rochester, Michigan to visit Meadow Brook Hall, a Tudor-revival style mansion complete with vast collections of original art and furnishings. After, we’re off to Ohio where we’ll spend one overnight before arriving home. Meals: 2 Breakfasts

2012 TOUR DATE May 7-12

DOUBLE -

$95995 95

SINGLE - $1,259

TRIPLE - $869

– Rates Per Person –

Cooperstown, NY National Baseball Hall of Fame 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT – Escorted – 1 Breakfast Join Starr for our annual pilgrimage to Cooperstown, New York and the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum. This fitting monument to America’s national pastime is every fan’s “Field of Dreams” with its stories, legends and magic to be passed on from generation to generation. We’ll make a visit each day to baseball’s greatest showcase so you can make sure you’ve seen everything you want to see. Our overnight accommodations are in nearby Oneonta, New York. – 15 –

2012 TOUR DATES July 15-16, August 12-13

$27995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $349

TRIPLE - $249

– Rates Per Person –

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Branson, Missouri Including St. Louis Shows! Shows! Shows! 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS – Escorted – 7 Breakfasts/3 Dinners Travel on a Coach with Expanded Legroom YOUR TOUR INCLUDES 4 FABULOUS SHOWS*!: • Showboat Branson Belle Dinner Cruise • NEW! Roy Rogers & High Riders Morning Show • NEW! Hughes Brothers Matinee Show • NEW! Presley’s Jubilee PLUS, YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Branson Sightseeing Tour • Stone Hill Winery • Harrah’s Casino • St. Louis Gateway Arch Visitor Center

Mountains. After spending our first overnight in Ohio, we’ll travel to the St. Louis area to spend our second night. This evening, we’ll try our luck at Harrah’s Casino. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

sightseeing tour including Tablerock Lake area and The College of the Ozarks. Set sail for a cruise aboard the Showboat Branson Belle on one of America’s most spectacular lakes with an elegant meal and world-class entertainment. A change of pace is in store at Stone Hill Winery where we’ll tour and taste the wines. Enjoy the electrifying Hughes Brothers Matinee Show with incredible harmonies, entertaining antics, dynamic dance, soaring instrumentals, and of course, brotherly love! Experience

Memorable Moment

DAY THREE, FOUR & FIVE:

DAY ONE & TWO: We’re off the heartland of America to one of the most popular destinations – Branson, Missouri, nestled in the Ozark

Branson is sure to keep us entertained morning, noon and night. Enjoy the Roy Rogers & The High Riders Morning Show where Roy “Dusty” Rogers, Jr. and his band perform the greatest of America’s Western music in this tribute to the cowboy and cowboy icons. See all of Branson on a guided

“This trip was so much fun! We saw so many great shows and the dinner cruise on the Showboat Branson Belle was a night we’ll never forget. The sunset over the lake was gorgeous. My wife also loved the wines at Stone Hill Winery!” Howard Mooring, Springfield, PA

Presley’s Jubilee Show – from new country favorites to country classics – with zany antics and soulful reflection of Southern gospel music – you’ll love this show! Meals: 3 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

DAY SIX, SEVEN & EIGHT: Our trip homeward takes us back through St. Louis where we’ll visit the world-famous Gateway Arch Visitor Center. We’ll enjoy the museum with its exhibits and film, and even take an optional tram ride to the top of the Arch! Our last overnight is in Ohio before we arrive home with wonderful memories to cherish for a lifetime! Meals: 3 Breakfasts

2012 TOUR DATE September 15-22

DOUBLE -

$99995

SINGLE - $1,259

TRIPLE - $899

– Rates Per Person – *Shows subject to change

Mohegan Sun Casino Resort Uncasville, CT 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT MOHEGAN SUN CASINO PACKAGE INCLUDES*: • (2) Free Buffets or $20 Food Coupon • $30.00 Free Bet A world at play and a world to its own, Mohegan Sun is one of the world’s most amazing destinations with some of New England’s finest dining, hotel accommodations, retail shopping, and live entertainment. Boasting three world-class casinos, Mohegan Sun is also host to 40 restaurants and bars, a luxurious day spa, a large a state-of-the-art Poker Room as well as a 130,000 square-foot retail shopping experience.

2012 TOUR DATES June 10-11, September 6-7

$19995

DOUBLE Every turn leads to a new adventure with an indoor 55-foot waterfall, electrifying water wall, the world’s largest and most spectacular indoor planetarium dome and the awe-inspiring Wombi Rock, a glowing crystal mountain. – 16 –

SINGLE - $239

TRIPLE - $189

– Rates Per Person – *Casino package subject to change. Must be 21 years of age to receive package.

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Civil War Trails Civil War Capitals: DC and Richmond 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS – Escorted by Starr’s Own Civil War Historian Jane Peters Estes – 3 Breakfasts/1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Richmond Civil War Tour • Museum of the Confederacy • White House of the Confederacy • Abraham Lincoln’s Cottage • Fort Stevens • Washington, DC Civil War Tour • Confederate Dinner in Richmond • Carytown

DAY ONE: History buffs and tourists alike will love this fascinating trip.

Starr’s own Civil War Historian will guide you through one of the most resonant episodes in American history. After arriving in Richmond, Virginia, we’ll enjoy a special Confederate Dinner where we’ll meet three “citizens” of Richmond and experience the drama and excitement of the Southern Capitol in the midst of war, all while enjoying a taste of Southern hospitality and delicious cooking. Meal: Dinner

DAY TWO: Today begins with a Richmond Civil War themed sightseeing tour. See the Stewart-Lee House, St. Paul’s Church, Hollywood Cemetery, the Virginia State Capitol and much more. After lunch on our own, we’ll visit the Museum of the Confederacy, housing the world’s most

comprehensive collection of artifacts, manuscripts and photos from the Confederate States of America. Included is a guided tour of the White House of the Confederacy, home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and his family. Tonight, we’ll enjoy free time in historic Carytown. Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE: Our adventure continues as we travel to Washington, DC and take a guided tour of Abraham Lincoln’s Cottage, his country home and workplace. Later, we’ll visit Fort Stevens, which was built to defend the city of Washington. Meal: Breakfast

DAY FOUR: Today, we’ll take a Washington, DC Civil War themed sightseeing tour featuring the

Lincoln Memorial, the African American Civil War Memorial, Peterson House and more. After free time at Union Station, we’ll journey home with fond memories of our tour and a new appreciation for the sacrifices of our ancestors. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATES June 7-10, August 2-5, October 18-21

$51995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $679

TRIPLE - $469

– Rates Per Person –

Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS – Escorted – 5 Breakfasts/2 Dinners Travel on a Coach with Expanded Legroom YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Alabama Theatre’s “One The Show” • Myrtle Beach and Georgetown Sightseeing Tour • Brookgreen Gardens • Broadway at the Beach • Pirates Voyage Dinner Theater • Fredericksburg, Virginia Trolley Tour • Landmark Resort

DAY ONE & TWO: After an overnight stop in North Carolina, we continue on

to Myrtle Beach where we’ll spend three overnights at the oceanfront Landmark Resort offering beautiful accommodations and a variety of amenities. Enjoy free time at Broadway at the Beach, featuring specialty shops, restaurants, theatres and attractions. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY THREE: Today, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of Myrtle Beach and Georgetown, South Carolina. Learn about the history of Myrtle Beach with its rice plantations and its folklore. See Georgetown with its charming oak-lined avenues and beautiful riverfront. Tonight, fun awaits us at The Alabama Theatre where we’ll see “One -

The Show” featuring the best in music and entertainment, everything from country, gospel, broadway, pop and rock to hilarious family comedy. Meal: Breakfast

DAY FOUR: At Brookgreen Gardens, we’ll see a compelling showcase of art and nature where more than 500 works of sculpture are displayed throughout breathtaking gardens. Tonight, we’re in for a treat at the interactive Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show, featuring an indoor lagoon, three pirate ships and more than two dozen acrobats, aerialists, divers, dancers and singers. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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DAY FIVE & SIX: As we travel homeward, we stop for an overnight in Fredericksburg, VA. On our final morning, we’ll enjoy a trolley tour featuring historic homes, attractions and the famous Sunken Road, site of the Battle of Fredericksburg. Meals: 2 Breakfasts

2012 TOUR DATES May 6-11, September 9-14

$79995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $999

TRIPLE - $749

– Rates Per Person –

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Maine’s Rocky Coast 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS – Escorted – 4 Breakfasts/2 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Acadia National Park • Bar Harbor • Camden Hills State Park and Mt. Battie • Portland Harbor Lighthouse Cruise • Portland Observatory • Maine Lighthouse Museum • Mt. Desert Oceanarium and Lobster Hatchery • L.L. Bean Flagship Store

Memorable Moment “Maine was even more beautiful than I imagined. The lighthouses, the beaches, everything was just incredible. The cruise was great and the traditional lobster bake was so much fun and so delicious!” Iris Leibman, Maple Shade, NJ

DAY ONE Board our deluxe Starr motorcoach and travel north through the picturesque New England countryside to Portland, Maine where we will spend one overnight.

DAY TWO: We’ll meet our guide and travel to the Portland Observatory for a visit to the oldest maritime signal tower on the East Coast. After a photo stop at the Portland Head Light, the oldest lighthouse in Maine, we’ll head north to Rockland where we’ll have time to browse this popular town and have lunch on own. After lunch, we’ll tour the Maine Lighthouse Museum, home to landmark collections of lighthouse artifacts and Coast Guard memorabilia. Later, we visit Camden Hills State Park and travel to the top of Mt. Battie, offering a panoramic view of Penobscot Bay and Camden. We’ll spend our next two overnights by the

sea in Belfast, where we’re welcomed with dinner and storytelling by Maine native, Captain Gib Philbrick. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY THREE: Today, we travel the rugged coast of Maine to tour the glacier-sculptured vistas of Acadia National Park on Mt. Desert Island. After free time for lunch in Bar Harbor, we’ll visit the Mt. Desert Oceanarium and Lobster Hatchery to learn about lobsters and lobstering. Tonight’s dinner is a traditional Downeast Lobster Bake. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY FOUR & FIVE: This morning, we’ll stop in Freeport for a visit to the L.L. Bean flagship store. Lunch on own is in Portland’s Old Port

Waterfront district followed by a Portland Discovery Lighthouse Lovers Cruise to see lighthouses, Civil War Era forts, lobster boats, seals, and seabirds. After a photo stop at the Nubble Lighthouse, we’ll head south to Portsmouth, New Hampshire where we’ll spend our last overnight before arriving home with plenty of Maine memories. Meals: 2 Breakfasts

2012 TOUR DATES June *10-14, September 16-20, October 14-18 – RATES FROM –

$74995*

DOUBLE SINGLE - $969

Girlfriends Getaway at Villa Roma Resort Calicoon, NY 3 DAYS/2 NIGHT – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch 2 Dinners

Grab your girlfriends and come with Starr to refresh, rejuvenate and relax and have fun during this weekend away from it all! We’ll travel to the Villa Roma

Resort, nestled in the beautiful Catskill Mountains, for a getaway filled with fun, games, relaxation and shopping! In addition to comfortable accommodations, the resort offers a welcome reception for our group, a full array of daytime activities including exercise classes, bingo, an indoor pool and Jacuzzi, trivia contests, fitness center, bocce, and shuffleboard. We’ll also have access to spa treatments, tennis courts, bowling, horseback riding, golf and

more at an additional cost. Each night the resort offers us music and top variety entertainment and Saturday night starts off with a Wine and Cheese reception.

a perfect

2012 TOUR DATE September 21-23

$49995

DOUBLE -

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95*

quick bite 3-day for lunch weekend! on own and maybe try our luck before arriving at our destination. Plus, on our way home, we’ll make a stop at the Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, where you’ll find impressive savings at over 220 stores!

SINGLE - $619

On our way north, we’ll stop at Monticello Casino to have a

TRIPLE - $719

– Rates Per Person –

TRIPLE - $479

– Rates Per Person –

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS – Escorted – 8 Breakfasts/1 Brunch Travel on a Coach with Expanded Legroom YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival – 2 Days Admission • New Orleans Sightseeing Tour • Jazz Brunch at Court of Two Sisters

DAY ONE, TWO & THREE: We begin our journey to “The Big Easy” with an overnight in North Carolina and another in Atlanta, Georgia. We arrive in New Orleans on our third day to spend four overnights at a centrally located hotel within walking distance from the French Quarter and many attractions. Meals: 2 Breakfasts

DAY FOUR & SIX:

DAY FIVE:

We’ll take you over to Esplanade Avenue each day where you can experience the annual New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Your two days of admission provides access to twelve stages of virtually every style of music celebrating Louisiana’s unique culture. Experience every style associated with the city and the state: blues, R&B, gospel music, Cajun music, zydeco, Afro-Caribbean, folk music, Latin, rock, rap music, country music, bluegrass and everything in between. And, of course, there is lots of jazz – both contemporary and traditional. The festival also features a wide variety of vendors with local foods and crafts. Sample unique specialties such as crawfish beignets, alligator sausage po’boy, boiled crawfish, and more. Meals: 2 Breakfasts

This morning, we’ll experience a sightseeing tour of New Orleans, America’s most European city. We begin with a glimpse of the spectacular Superdome and then pass the fringes of the French Quarter before heading down historic Esplanade Avenue with its Creole mansions nestled among 100-year-old oak trees. We’ll continue with views of St. Louis III Cemetery with its above-ground tombs, St. Charles Avenue, Lake Pontchartrain, Tulane University and much more. Later, we’ll enjoy a delicious Jazz brunch at the famed Court of Two Sisters, offering an authentic blend of food history and music. Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

DAY SEVEN, EIGHT & NINE:

4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS – Escorted – 3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch 3 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • NEW! Mount Washington Cog Railway • Lake Winnipesaukee Cruise • Kancamagus Highway • Castle in the Clouds • Kellerhaus Candy Shop

DAY ONE: We travel today to New Hampshire’s Indian Head Resort, located at Franconia Notch, right in the heart of the

picturesque White Mountains. In addition to fabulous dining and wonderful entertainment each night, this resort offers many amenities including an indoor pool. Dinner each night is “choice of menu” followed by entertainment. Meal: Dinner

DAY TWO: Today, we board the world’s first mountain climbing Cog Railway for a scenic train ride to the summit of Mount Washington. Marvel at the spectacular views from your coach window as your train climbs the steepest railroad tracks in North America – an exciting and unforgettable

2012 TOUR DATE April 24-May 2

DOUBLE -

We’ll spend one overnight in Atlanta followed by an overnight in North Carolina

New Hampshire and The Indian Head Resort

before arriving home with the music still playing in our ears. Meals: 3 Breakfasts

$1,35995

SINGLE - $1,829

TRIPLE - $1,179

– Rates Per Person –

cog railway!

experience! After lunch and free time on own in North Conway, we’ll travel along scenic Kancamagus Highway, where we may even see a moose or two. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Winnipesaukee. We’ll also stop at the Kellerhaus Candy Shop. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

DAY THREE:

DAY FOUR:

Today, we’ll tour Castle in the Clouds, a turn-of-the-century mansion overlooking Lake Winnipesaukee. We will also visit Castle Springs “pure spring water” bottling facility located on the grounds of the estate. We’ll enjoy lunch at this magnificent location before boarding the M/S Mount Washington for a cruise of Lake

Today, we travel home aboard our deluxe motorcoach. Meal: Breakfast

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2012 TOUR DATES August 26-29, October 14-17

$67995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $839

TRIPLE - $639

– Rates Per Person –

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Mississippi’s Gulf Coast Featuring Biloxi, New Orleans and Atlanta, GA 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS – Escorted – 7 Breakfasts/1 Brunch 1 Dinner Travel on a Coach with Expanded Legroom YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Shrimping Trip and Marine Adventure Cruise • New Orleans Sightseeing Tour • “Katrina” Tour • Bellingrath Gardens and Home • Jazz Brunch at Court of Two Sisters • Beauvoir • New Orleans’ French Quarter • Little White House • CNN Studio Tour

DAY ONE & TWO: We’ll travel southward and stop for an overnight in North Carolina before arriving in Atlanta, GA. Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE: Today, we’ll visit the Little White House Historic Site, the preserved cottage where Franklin Delano Roosevelt died. Later, we continue on to Biloxi, Mississippi where we’ll spend three overnights at the luxurious waterfront Beau Rivage Resort and Casino located right on the Gulf of Mexico. Immerse yourself in the ultimate relaxation, entertainment and recreational experience. Meal: Breakfast

DAY FOUR: This morning, we’ll tour Beauvoir, the last home of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. This afternoon, board the Sailfish, a Living Marine Adventure Cruise that takes us on a real Biloxi Shrimping trip. Then, learn first-hand about the destructive force of Hurricane Katrina and how the residents of Biloxi are moving forward. Dinner tonight is at

our beautiful hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY FIVE: Our day starts with a guided tour of New Orleans, including views of the Superdome, St. Louis III Cemetery, Charles Avenue, Tulane University and so much more. Next, we’ll enjoy a wonderful live Jazz Brunch at the historic Court of Two Sisters. Later, we’ll have some free time to explore the French Quarter. Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

DAY SIX, SEVEN & EIGHT: On our way homeward, we’ll

tour the beautiful Bellingrath Gardens and Home in Alabama. Once in Atlanta, we pay a visit to CNN Studios for a tour showing us how they bring the news to over one billion people around the globe. Before arriving home, we stop in North Carolina for an overnight. Meals: 3 Breakfasts

2012 TOUR DATE September 22-29

DOUBLE -

$99995

SINGLE - $1,279

TRIPLE - $899

– Rates Per Person –

Québec Winter Carnival 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS – Escorted – YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Winter Carnival All Access Pass • Ice Hotel Tour with a Cocktail at the Ice Bar

Every year, thousands of visitors flock to Québec to celebrate the magic and beauty of Winter at the Québec Winter Carnival. With over 1 million participants, this famous event has become the largest winter celebration in the world. The city morphs into an enormous playground and Carnival-goers can enjoy

activities galore, including sliding, an ice house, outdoor movies, zip lines, snow sculptures, a sugar shack, snow rafting, dogsled rides, ice tower, shows, skating and much more! Come with Starr to the 58th annual Québec Winter Carnival. We’ll stay in a beautiful hotel right in the heart of the action and your admission is included to most events. Our getaway also includes a tour of the world-famous Hotel de Glace (Ice Hotel), made completely of ice, with its galleries and oneof-a-kind ice paintings and sculptures. Our tour ends with a cocktail at the incredible ice bar!

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En route to and on our way home from Québec, we’ll have time in Montréal where we’ll overnight at a centrally located hotel.

2012 TOUR DATE February 10-13

$59995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $839

TRIPLE - $539

– Rates Per Person – Passport required

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Hilton Head Island Springtime in South Carolina 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS – Escorted – 5 Breakfasts/2 Dinners Travel on a Coach with Expanded Legroom YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Hilton Head Guided Sightseeing Tour • Beaufort Carriage Tour • Hunting Island State Park • Dolphin Watch Cruise • Heyward House

DAY ONE & TWO: After one overnight in North Carolina, we’ll arrive in magnificent Hilton Head, famous for its 12-mile stretch of glistening sands. We’ll make sure to enjoy the springtime tropical breezes of the Gulf Stream and the pristine waters

of the Atlantic. A sightseeing tour shows us the island’s highlights including the King Neptune Statue at Shelter Cove Marina. Dinner tonight is a Gullah Style Lowcountry Buffet. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY THREE: Today, we’ll travel to Beaufort, South Carolina and enjoy a Carriage Tour through this historic neighborhood featuring lordly and striking mansions of the pre-war era and also known for major motion pictures filmed there including “The Big Chill” and “Forrest Gump.” After lunch on our own, we’ll travel to Hunting Island State Park, a true nature and wildlife paradise, and explore its nature trails, beach, lighthouse, boat landing and visitor center. Meal: Breakfast

DAY FOUR: Our day begins with a Dolphin Watch Cruise. Our Naturalist Captain will guide us as we look for dolphins and see many highlights of the beautiful harbor. This afternoon, we’ll depart for Harbour Town to enjoy free time on our own for browsing, shopping or climbing the island’s famed red and white lighthouse. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY FIVE & SIX: Today, we travel to Bluffton, South Carolina to visit the historic, antebellum Heyward House. We’ll enjoy free time at

Niagara Falls One Wonder After Another 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS – Escorted – 3 Breakfasts YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • “Maid of the Mist” Boat Ride • Niagara Falls and Niagara-on-the Lake Sightseeing Tour • Casino Niagara

DAY ONE: Today, we travel to one of the truly awesome wonders of our world. Arriving in Niagara Falls, Ontario, we’ll enjoy the next three nights at a comfortable Clifton Hill area hotel located conveniently to the falls and within walking distance to Casino Niagara and many other local attractions.

DAY THREE:

view of Niagara’s might. The afternoon and evening are ours to explore Niagara. Meal: Breakfast

DAY FOUR:

We’re off to see the tumbling, thunderous falls that literally will take your breath away. As we don our blue rain jackets, our thrilling “Maid of the Mist” ride will take us so close, we will gasp at this “bottoms up”

2012 TOUR DATES April 15-20, May 6-11

$72995

DOUBLE -

SINGLE - $959

TRIPLE - $649

– Rates Per Person –

OptiOnal Dinner & ShOw at “Oh CanaDa eh?!”

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 Niagara-on-the Lake, passing by vineyards and orchards to enjoy free time for lunch in this charming town. Tonight, we offer an optional dinner and show at “Oh Canada Eh?!”. Meal: Breakfast

charming Calhoun Street Promenade before departing for North Carolina where we’ll spend an overnight before arriving home. Meals: 2 Breakfasts

After breakfast, our journey home will again carry us through New York and Pennsylvania’s beautiful Pocono Mountains. Meal: Breakfast

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2012 TOUR DATES June *3-6, July 8-11, 22-25, August 5-8, 19-22, September *9-12, *23-26, September *30-October 3 – RATES FROM –

DOUBLE -

$39995*

SINGLE - $499

95*

TRIPLE - $369

– Rates Per Person – Passport required

95*

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Vermont’s Castle Hill Resort 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS – Escorted – 3 Breakfasts/3 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Friesians of Majesty • Vermont Country Store • Vermont State Capitol • Morse Farm Maple Sugarworks • Quechee Gorge • Scott Covered Bridge

DAY ONE: Today, we travel north to beautiful Vermont where we’ll spend three overnights at the Pointe Hotel at Castle Hill Resort and Spa, situated amidst the natural beauty of Vermont’s Green Mountains. You’ll love the picturesque yet intimate

setting at this luxurious resort, surrounded with the very best nature has to offer. Enjoy award-winning accommodations while you explore so many of Vermont’s finest attractions. We’ll enjoy a welcome reception and dinner at the resort this evening as we settle in. Meal: Dinner

DAY TWO: Today begins with a visit to the Vermont Country Store, an oldtime general store with roots dating back over 100 years. After free time for lunch on our own in charming Manchester, we’ll visit beautiful Scott Covered Bridge, the longest wooden span bridge in Vermont. Next, we’ll visit Friesians of Majesty, a full service breeding and training facility devoted exclusively to

maintaining and improving the nobility of the majestic Friesian horse. Enjoy a captivating show as the drill team performs to music, watch a freestyle dressage exhibition and enjoy the chance to interact with these beautiful horses in a guided tour of the Europeanstyle barns. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY THREE: Today begins at the Vermont State Capitol, one of the nation’s oldest and bestpreserved state capitols. Later we’ll visit Morse Farm, Vermont’s oldest maple family, serving up delicious maple syrup for eight generations. Before returning to our hotel, we’ll make a stop at Quechee Gorge to see the breathtaking scenery of “Vermont’s Little

Grand Canyon.” Tonight, we’ll be treated to a delicious dinner with live piano music at our hotel. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY FOUR: Today, we travel home with wonderful memories of our beautiful Vermont getaway. Meals: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATES July 22-25, September 16-19

$57995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $699

TRIPLE - $539

– Rates Per Person –

Outer Banks, North Carolina 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS – Escorted – 3 Breakfasts/1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Wright Brothers National Memorial • Cape Hatteras Lighthouse • Elizabethan Gardens • Roanoke Island Festival Park • Bodie Island Lighthouse • Fort Raleigh National Historic Site • Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station

DAY ONE: Our vacation among endless inshore sounds, deep maritime forests and timeless beaches

begins when we arrive at our beachfront hotel for the next three evenings.

DAY THREE:

DAY TWO: Today starts with a walk around the Elizabethan Gardens, a living memorial to America’s original English colonists. Next, we’ll step back in time at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site, the first English settlement in America. After, it’s off to see a 16th-century ship, experience living history, tour an interactive museum and more at Roanoke Island Festival Park. Later, we tour the Wright Brothers National Memorial, the sight of man’s first successful flight in 1903. Dinner tonight is at Kelly’s Outer Banks Restaurant. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning, we’ll visit the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and see the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the tallest lighthouse in the United States, as well as the Bodie Island Lighthouse. Afterwards, visit the Chicamacomico Lifesaving Station. Built and manned in 1874, the first United States Life-Saving Service Station in North Carolina is dedicated to the sole purpose of rescuing lives in peril from the sea. This afternoon and evening, we can enjoy some time to relax at the hotel or explore the area on our own. Meal: Breakfast

DAY FOUR: After breakfast, we travel home with memories of our coastal vacation. Meal: Breakfast

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2012 TOUR DATES May 10-13, September 6-9

$49995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $669

TRIPLE - $449

– Rates Per Person –

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Nemacolin Resort and The Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:

• Nemacolin Resort including Private Art Tour, Auto Toy Store Museum, Vintage Airplane Museum, and Wildlife Habitats • Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater • Frank Lloyd Wright’s Kentuck Knob • Ohiopyle State Park

nights. This luxury vacation destination is nestled in the breathtaking Laurel Highlands and boasts a world-class spa, two championship golf courses, award-winning restaurants and much more. Accommodations are in the Chateau Lafayette, inspired by the famed Ritz Paris in France. After our welcome reception, we’ll enjoy a Private Art Tour and marvel at Nemacolin’s collection of nearly 1,000 individual pieces valued at over $45 million, included works by Henri de ToulouseLautrec, Alexander Calder, Fernando Botero, and more. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a delicious dinner at the resort. Meal: Dinner

DAY ONE:

DAY TWO:

Today, we arrive at beautiful Nemacolin Woodlands Resort, our host for the next two

Today begins with a guided tour of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater, an extraordinary

home dramatically centered on a waterfall running through it. Next we’ll make a photo stop at spectacular Ohiopyle State Park before returning to our beautiful resort for free time to explore the Auto Toy Store Museum or Vintage Airplane Museum. Tonight’s dinner is on own at your choice of restaurants throughout the resort. Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE: Before traveling home, we’ll

make a stop at Kentuck Knob, an extraordinary Frank Lloyd Wright designed home set amidst natural woodlands and surrounded by contemporary sculpture and historic artifacts. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATES May 6-8, October 21-23

$44995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $549

TRIPLE - $429

– Rates Per Person –

Dollywood’s Festival of Nations and the Smoky Mountains 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS – Escorted – 5 Breakfasts/2 Dinners Travel on a Coach with Expanded Legroom YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Dollywood and the Festival of Nations • Smith Family Dinner Show • Dixie Stampede Dinner Show • Patty Waszak Show • Great Smoky Mountains National Park Sightseeing • Incredible Christmas Place and Bell Tower Square • Old Mill Village

DAY ONE & TWO: We begin our journey southward and after one

overnight in Virginia, we’ll arrive in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee where we’ll spend three overnights. Visit historic Old Mill Village before enjoying a whip-cracking, wagonbusting good time at the Dixie Stampede Dinner Show, featuring spectacular special effects, amazing stunts and a delicious four-course dinner! Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY THREE: At the Country Tonite Theatre, we’ll see The Patty Waszak Show, an energetic variety show. Later we’ll enjoy a guided tour of Great Smoky Mountains National Park where we’ll marvel at row upon row of misty mountain ranges with clear, rushing streams. This evening, we’re in for a treat as

See 3 fabulOuS ShOwS!

we enjoy dinner and a show at the Smith Family Theater featuring Country music, Oldies, Bluegrass, Gospel and Comedy. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY FOUR: We’ll have a full day to enjoy Dollywood featuring amusement rides, as well as live entertainment showcasing country, bluegrass, 50s, classic rock and gospel music presented in live stage shows. We’ll celebrate at The Festival of Nations showcasing music, dance, food and art from around the world. Meal: Breakfast

DAY FIVE & SIX:

before spending an overnight in Virginia on our way home. Meals: 2 Breakfasts

2012 TOUR DATE April 22-27

$66995

DOUBLE -

We’ll visit the Incredible Christmas Place and Bell Tower

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SINGLE - $809

TRIPLE - $639

– Rates Per Person –

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Nashville’s Country Music Awards 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS – Escorted – 5 Breakfasts/1 Lunch 3 Dinners Travel on a Coach with Expanded Legroom YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Admission to the 46th Annual Country Music Awards • Nashville Sightseeing Tour • Ryman Auditorium • Grand Ole Opry Performance • Country Music Hall of Fame • Riverboat Dinner Cruise • Wildhorse Saloon

DAY ONE & TWO: This special country music themed vacation promises countless special moments. On our way to Nashville, “Music City, USA,” we will spend our first overnight in Virginia and

then the next three evenings in Nashville. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY THREE: Witness the history and beauty of Music City on a guided tour featuring Fort Nashboro, Historic Second Avenue, the Capitol, Music Row, the Parthenon and the Governor’s Mansion. We will also see the homes of country legends Martina McBride, Ronnie Milsap, the late Hank Williams and Tammy Wynette. We’ll stop to visit the Ryman Auditorium before dropping by the Wildhorse Saloon for a funfilled lunch. Tonight, we’ll enjoy an evening performance at the Grand Ole Opry. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

and discover the stories behind the songs. Tonight, we’ll sail the Cumberland River aboard a Nashville Riverboat for a dinner cruise featuring live country music entertainment. Later we’ll take part in Country Music’s biggest night; the 46th Annual CMA Awards. Enjoy an evening filled with today’s hottest country music, cheer for the winners, experience all the fashion and glamor, and see in person some of Country Music’s biggest stars! Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY FIVE & SIX: We journey north humming country tunes and overnight in Virginia before arriving home. Meals: 2 Breakfasts

2012 TOUR DATE November 11-16

DAY FOUR:

(Date subject to change)

Today starts with a visit to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum where we’ll step into the world of country music

DOUBLE -

$1,29995

SINGLE - $1,499

TRIPLE - $1,259

– Rates Per Person –

Virginia Beach Getaway 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS – Escorted – 3 Breakfasts

Starr makes it so easy for you to enjoy an oceanfront vacation at one of America’s top beach destinations! We’ll whisk you to beautiful Virginia Beach in the comfort of our deluxe motorcoach, place you in the lovely Oceanfront Inn located right on the beach in the heart of Virginia Beach’s resort area, and the rest is up to you! You’ll have plenty of time to explore all Virginia Beach has to offer. Paddle into outdoor excitement along the pristine waters of Back Bay, celebrate your inner foodie with a little coastal cuisine or recharge those batteries with a beach towel and a good book on the sand.

Take in historic landmarks, play on manicured golf courses or explore parks and wildlife habitats. Whatever your passion, the sun-filled skies and coastal charm are sure to make this the perfect getaway. So pack that beach bag and slide on those sandals, because Virginia Beach is waiting for you!

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Our trip home includes a stop at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor featuring shopping, dining, street performers and more.

2012 TOUR DATE August 19-22

$49995

DOUBLE -

SINGLE - $699

TRIPLE - $429

– Rates Per Person –

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Plymouth and Boston, Massachusetts Whales & Tales 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS – Escorted – 3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch 1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Whale Watch Cruise • Plimouth Plantation and Mayflower II • Boston Sightseeing Tour • JFK Library and Museum • Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market • “Thanksgiving” Buffet at Plimouth Plantation

DAY ONE: We begin our historic Massachusetts getaway in Plymouth where we’ll spend three overnights. Tonight we’ll savor a traditional

Thanksgiving Buffet at Plimouth Plantation, a recreation of a 1627 Pilgrim Village, where actors portray actual residents of the early community. Meal: Dinner

DAY TWO: Today, we’ll enjoy a Whale Watch Cruise from Stellwagen Bank, a marine sanctuary and one of the primary feeding grounds for Humpback Whales, Dolphins, Fin Whales, Minke Whales and Harbor Porpoises. Our naturalist guide will lead us on this exciting and educational journey. Later, we’ll visit Plimouth Plantation and Mayflower II, a full-scale reproduction of the Pilgrims’ ship. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

where our day begins at The John F. Kennedy Library and Museum to experience first hand the life and legacy of JFK. This afternoon, we’ll enjoy a guided riding and walking tour of Boston, including all the major sites such as Paul Revere’s Home, Boston Commons, Public Gardens, Financial District, Back Bay areas of Fenway, Boston Harbor and more. Tonight, we’ll have free time to explore Boston’s famed Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. Meal: Breakfast

DAY FOUR: We travel home with a vacation filled with tales of whales! Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE: Today, we travel to Boston

2012 TOUR DATES June 21-24, August 16-19

$52995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $699

TRIPLE - $469

– Rates Per Person –

Erie Canal Wonders 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS – Escorted – 3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Erie Canal Boat Cruise and Lockport Locks • Maid of the Mist Boat Ride • Erie Canal Discovery Center • Corning Museum of Glass • Medina Railroad Museum and Excursion • Seneca Niagara Casino

DAY ONE: Today, we’ll travel to Buffalo, New York where we’ll enjoy three overnights. On our way, we’ll stop at the Corning Museum of Glass, the world’s largest glass museum.

DAY TWO: Experience a unique 2-hour Erie Canal boat cruise which includes “locking through” and being raised the 49 ft. elevation of the Niagara Escarpment as your captain describes the architecture, sights, and folklore along the way. After lunch, we’ll visit the Erie Canal Discovery Center to learn about the role that Lockport, New York played in the history of the Erie Canal. Tonight, we can try our luck at the Seneca Niagara Casino. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Erie Canal Heritage Corridor. Later, we’ll travel to one of the awesome wonders of the world – Niagara Falls, where we’ll don our rain jackets for a thrilling “Maid of the Mist” Boat Ride, taking us up close to the mighty falls. Meal: Breakfast

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DAY FOUR:

We begin today at the Medina Railroad Museum followed by a comfortable, vintage 1947 Budd passenger train leisurely excursion through the scenic

Today, we relax and travel homeward with fond memories of the Erie Canal, the most successful and influential human-built waterway and

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one of the most important works of civil engineering and construction in North America. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATES July 12-15, August 9-12, October 11-14

$49995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $649

TRIPLE - $479

– Rates Per Person –

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Thousand Islands Featuring Ottawa 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS – Escorted– 3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch 3 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Thousand Islands Boat Cruise on St. Lawrence River • Kingston Sightseeing Tour and Fort Henry • Ottawa Sightseeing Tour

DAY ONE: As we travel north through the magnificent countryside, we cross the St. Lawrence River and arrive amongst the lush greenery of Ontario’s Thousand Islands. Our host for the next three nights is located in the heart of the Thousand Islands. Meal: Dinner

DAY TWO: This morning, we embark on a sightseeing cruise where we’ll cruise both sides of the Seaway Channel, the American and the Canadian, and pass under both spans of the 1000 Islands International Bridge. Later, we’ll experience a guided tour of the colonial capital, Kingston, Ontario. We’ll also visit Fort Henry, which served as part of a defense network against American neighbors. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Washington, DC Our Nation’s Capital 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Smithsonian Institution • Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts • Arlington National Cemetery • National WWII Veterans Memorial • Air Force Memorial • Lincoln Memorial • Vietnam Veterans Memorial • NEW! Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial

DAY ONE: After arriving in our nation’s capital, we’ll tour the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts

featuring an interactive exhibit on the life and presidency of John F. Kennedy. After dinner on our own, we’ll see our nation’s capital illuminated on a twilight ride through the city.

DAY TWO: Today’s guided sightseeing tour includes the WWII Veterans Memorial, the Lincoln Memorial, Vietnam Veterans Memorial, FDR Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial, views of the Capitol, the Washington Monument, the White House and much more. Later, explore the Smithsonian Institution and choose to visit the American Indian Museum, Air & Space Museum, Natural History Museum or any of the many museums located on the “mall”

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Today, we’ll travel to Ottawa and enjoy a guided tour of Canada’s capital, including a view of the Rideau Canal, Ambassadors’ homes and the Prime Minister’s residence. We’ll enjoy a buffet lunch and free time in charming Byward Market, where vendors display their wares in an outdoor setting. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This morning, we begin our journey southward with wonderful memories! Meal: Breakfast

reserve your Cherry blossom parade

April 13-15

2012 TOUR DATES July 8-11, August 19-22, September 9-12

$59995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $769

TRIPLE - $569

– Rates Per Person –

a perfeCt 3-Day weekenD!

$42995 pp/double Celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Cherry Blossom Festival in our Nation’s Capital! Call for special itinerary area between the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument. Tonight, we travel into Old Town Alexandria, Virginia for free time and dinner on own. Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE: Our final day brings us to Arlington National Cemetery where we’ll take a tourmobile ride through the grounds.

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Later, we will visit the Air Force Memorial before departing for home. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATES May 25-27, August 10-12, October 12-14

$35995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $469

TRIPLE - $319

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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Virginia’s Waterfront Featuring Tall Ship Festival 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS – Escorted – 3 Breakfasts/1 Lunch 1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • OpSail 2012 Tall Ship Festival Commemorating the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and “The Star Spangled Banner” • Norfolk Naval Base • American Rover Boat Tour of Tall Ships • Nauticus, the National Maritime Center and the USS Wisconsin • Oceana Master Jet Base with Lunch in the Officer’s Club • Norfolk Botanical Garden • Old Cape Henry Lighthouse

DAY ONE: Come with Starr to celebrate this historic American milestone – the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the writing of “The Star Spangled Banner,” celebrated with the spectacle of OpSail 2012. This magnificent parade of sail will showcase the majesty and beauty of an impressive fleet of class A tall ships from over 25 countries, as well as navy and military war ships representing the world. Today, we’ll arrive at our Virginia Beach waterfront hotel. Meal: Dinner

Ships in port for OpSail 2012. Lend a hand at the sails, take a try at the helm, roam the spacious decks or relax as the Captain points out the highlights around you. After lunch, the remainder of the day will be spent exploring OpSail 2012 where you’ll be able to climb aboard the visiting ships. Before returning to our hotel, we’ll visit Nauticus, an exciting science and technology center, and visit the Battleship USS Wisconsin, one of the largest battleships ever built. Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE:

DAY TWO: This morning, our tour of the Norfolk Naval Base shows us submarines, cruisers, destroyers, frigates, and more. Later, we’ll board the American Rover for a narrated tour of all of the Tall

DAY FOUR: Today, we’ll travel home with wonderful memories of this exciting celebration! Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATE June 10-13

This morning, we’ll visit the Old Cape Henry Lighthouse followed by a riding tour of the Oceana Master Jet Base, home to almost 300 F/A 18 Hornet and Super Hornet strike fighter

“A Taste of” Rhode Island

jets. After lunch at the Officer’s Club, we’re off to the Norfolk Botanical Garden to explore and enjoy a tram ride through this beautiful oasis. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

$54995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $699

TRIPLE - $509

– Rates Per Person – Photo ID required

a perfeCt 3-Day weekenD! Blithewold Mansion and Gardens, one of the finest garden estates in New England. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch

DAY THREE: YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Johnson and Wales Culinary Arts Museum • Johnson and Wales Inn Luncheon • Kenyon’s Grist Mill • Providence, Rhode Island Sightseeing Tour • Blithewold Mansion and Gardens • Rosecliff Mansion

DAY ONE: Today’s first stop is Kenyon’s Grist Mill for a cooking demonstration and culinary history that includes a tour of

the mill and grinding process of locally roasted coffee and Kenyon’s Old-Fashioned Corn Muffins, complete with a sampling of Rhode Island Johnny Cakes. Tonight, we arrive at our local hotel where we’ll spend two overnights.

DAY TWO: Today, we’ll begin with a guided sightseeing tour of Providence, Rhode Island, a true historic gem. We’ll see Benefit Street’s “Mile of History” and view America’s

most impressive concentration of colonial homes. We’ll see the oldest First Baptist Church in America, the Rhode Island State House, Brown University, Waterplace Park and much more. Next, we’ll visit the Johnson and Wales University Culinary Arts Museum, celebrating the past, present, and future of all things related to cookery. Lunch is at the Johnson and Wales Inn showcasing the culinary expertise of Johnson and Wales University. Later, we’ll tour

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Before returning home, we’ll travel to Newport to tour Rosecliff Mansion, commissioned by a Nevada silver heiress and modeled after the Grand Trianon, the garden retreat of French kings at Versailles. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATES July 13-15, August 24-26, October 5-7

$35995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $459

TRIPLE - $329

– Rates Per Person –

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Shenandoah Valley of Virginia 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Shenandoah National Park • Belle Grove Manor House and Southern Tea • Luray Caverns • Monticello • Skyland Resort

DAY ONE: Today, we travel south to beautiful Virginia. Our first stop is the Belle Grove Manor House in the Shenandoah Valley, the region’s only authentic antebellum plantation. Our informative tour looks at its rich history, Jeffersonian architecture, serene landscape

and important collections. After our tour, we’ll return to the golden age of hospitality during a stylish afternoon tea. Our costumed interpreter will teach us about the history of “high tea” and its role in Belle Grove’s history. Our host for the next two nights is located in the Shenandoah Valley.

DAY TWO: This morning, we embark on a guided tour of Shenandoah National Park. Learn the park’s history and the fascinating story of the rugged individuals who once lived there. Included is a stop at the Byrd Visitor Center with its abundance of native wildlife. Later, we’ll enjoy lunch at Skyland Resort, founded in 1888 by George Freeman Pollock, Jr., a pioneer

conservationist who was instrumental in establishing Shenandoah National Park. He called the resort Skyland because of its lofty location 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

DAY THREE: Before traveling home, we’ll stop in Charlottesville for a guided tour of Monticello. One of the most beautiful estates in Virginia, Monticello was designed by Thomas Jefferson and built over

the course of 40 years. Most of the interior furnishings are original. Jefferson died at Monticello on July 4, 1826 and was buried in the family cemetery. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATES July 6-8, September 14-16, October 14-16

$35995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $439

TRIPLE - $329

– Rates Per Person –

Riding the Rails of Maryland and West Virginia 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Potomac Eagle Train Excursion • Western Maryland Train Excursion • Thrasher Carriage Museum • Emmanuel Episcopal Church • Pennsylvania State Capitol Building • C & O Canal Museum

DAY ONE: Join us as we travel to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania to tour the State Capitol Building before arriving in historic Cumberland, Maryland where we’ll spend two overnights.

DAY TWO: This morning, we tour the historic Emmanuel Episcopal Church, built on the foundations of Fort Cumberland, where George Washington began his military career. View three Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass windows, amazing art and architecture and explore the tunnels under the church. Next, visit Candyland in the Narrows, a sweet destination with over 700 varieties of candy to choose from! We’ll make a stop at Merling Blanket Outlet before boarding the historic Potomac Eagle Scenic Railroad for one of America’s most beautiful train rides. Enjoy a narrated excursion through a tranquil and pristine mountain valley, viewing historic farms, lush mountain greenery and

a perfeCt 3-Day weekenD! native wildflowers in an unspoiled countryside environment. Above us, the high mountain walls and thick forest are the eastern home of our national symbol, the Bald Eagle. Don’t be surprised to see one of these majestic birds swooping overhead! Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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the Western Maryland Scenic Railroad for a 32-mile one-way ride through the scenic mountains of Allegany County aboard a 1916 restored Baldwin Steam Engine and vintage diesels. After watching the train turn around, we’ll have lunch on own before heading home. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATES September 14-16, October 26-28

$39995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $499

TRIPLE - $369

– Rates Per Person –

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT – Escorted – 1 Breakfast/1 Lunch 1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon at Leonard Harrison State Park • Grand Canyon Covered Wagon Tour • Paddlewheel Riverboat Cruise • Slifer House Museum

DAY TWO:

DAY ONE: Traveling Great through the weekenD beautiful Getaway! Pennsylvania landscapes, we arrive in Lewisburg for a visit to the Slifer House Museum, a grand Victorian mansion. Afterwards, it’s all aboard the Hiawatha Paddlewheeler for a scenic cruise along the Susquehanna River. Our overnight stay and dinner this evening will be in Williamsport. Meal: Dinner

Today, we’ll visit the incredible Leonard Harrison State Park, Pennsylvania’s “Grand Canyon.” See the canyon in comfort from handcrafted horse-drawn covered wagons, pulled by powerful draught horses and equipped with padded bench seats and open sides for viewing. Our guide will tell us stories of the past while we travel the old railroad bed through Pine Creek Gorge. We’ll enjoy a boxed lunch before we depart for home. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

I Love Lucy Lucille Ball’s Hometown: Jamestown, NY 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Lucy-Desi Museum • Lucytown Sightseeing Tour • Desilu Playhouse • Tropicana Room Dinner • Reg Lenna Civic Center • Seneca Allegany Casino • Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History

DAY ONE: If you Love Lucy, this is the perfect trip for you! Today, we

travel to Jamestown, New York, Lucy’s hometown, where we’ll spend two overnights. Dinner tonight is at the Tropicana Room, a reproduction of Ricky Ricardo’s nightclub. Meal: Dinner

DAY TWO: We begin today with a tour of the Reg Lenna Civic Center Theatre, where Lucille Ball watched vaudeville and realized her love of show business. Next, we’ll visit the Desilu Playhouse, named for the studio where “I Love Lucy” was filmed and featuring exact replicas of the most famous

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$29995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $349

TRIPLE - $289

– Rates Per Person –

2012 TOUR DATE October 12-14

Today, we’ll visit the Roger Tory Peterson Institute of Natural History before traveling home. Meal: Breakfast

Visit the brand-new, luxurious Sands Casino Resort where you’ll experience well-appointed guest rooms, an indoor pool, fitness center and an eclectic mix of cuisine. The resort is built on the site of the historic Bethlehem Steel and incorporates many of the remaining historical elements of the famed plant. The centerpiece of the property is a visually and architecturally stunning casino with table games, 3,000 slot machines and the latest in electronic games.

June 23-24, August 4-5, September 8-9, October 6-7, 13-14

a perfeCt 3-Day weekenD!

sets in television history, vintage costumes, and more. Later, we’ll see The Lucy-Desi Museum featuring costumes, wardrobe and personal memorabilia of Lucy and Desi, plus screenings of historic TV episodes. After lunch on our own, we’ll enjoy a guided Lucytown Tour. Tonight, we can try our luck at the Seneca Allegany Casino. Meal: Breakfast

Sands Casino Resort Bethlehem, PA

2012 TOUR DATES

$36995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $469

TRIPLE - $329

– Rates Per Person –

2 DAYS/1 NIGHT SANDS CASINO PACKAGE INCLUDES*: • $20 Free Slot Play • $20 Food Coupon

2012 TOUR DATES May 13-14, November 11-12

$19995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $269

TRIPLE - $189

– Rates Per Person – *Casino package subject to change. Must be 21 years of age to receive package.

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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Williamsburg Highlights 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS – Escorted – 3 Breakfasts/1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Colonial Williamsburg • Jamestown Settlement • Yorktown Victory Center • Hauntings of Williamsburg Walking Tour • Yankee Candle Company • Fredericksburg, Virginia Trolley Tour

DAY ONE: Travel south with Starr today as we journey to Williamsburg, Virginia to begin our vacation filled with history and fun. Our first stop is Yankee Candle Company’s Flagship, featuring 400,000 candles in more than

200 different scents. Later, we check in for three nights at a comfortable Williamsburg hotel.

DAY TWO: Today, we explore Colonial Williamsburg, a historic site featuring preserved and restored buildings surviving from the era when Williamsburg was capital of the Virginia Colony and a place for leaders of the American Revolution. Costumed interpreters bring this 18th century town to life right before our eyes! Tonight’s dinner is at the Whaling Company, recognized by locals as Williamsburg’s seafood specialist. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

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museum re-creating the first permanent English colony in the New World with costumed historical interpreters demonstrating 17th century daily life. Later, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of Yorktown Victory Center to learn about America’s struggle for independence. Tonight, we’ll hear the story of this fascinating city’s only witch trial and the treachery of Black Beard and his crew on a “Hauntings of Williamsburg” walking tour. Meal: Breakfast

Today begins at Jamestown Settlement, a living history

– Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch 1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • New York Wine and Culinary Center with Guided Tour • Skaneateles Lake Boat Cruise • Rose Hill Mansion • Casa Larga Vineyards • Corning Museum of Glass • Springside Inn for Dinner

As we travel home, we’ll stop in Fredericksburg, Virginia for a trolley tour of this historic city with views of its homes, attractions and the famous Sunken Road, site of the Battle of Fredericksburg. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATES June 21-24, September 27-30

$49995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $639

TRIPLE - $459

– Rates Per Person –

Finger Lakes of New York Lakes and Grapes 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS

DAY FOUR:

tonight is at the Springside Inn, on beautiful Owasco Lake. Our hotel for the next two evenings is located in the heart of the beautiful Finger Lakes region. Meal: Dinner

DAY TWO: This morning, we tour Rose Hill Mansion, one of America’s most distinguished Greek Revival Houses and furnished in the elegant Empire style. Next we’ll visit the New York Wine and Culinary Center

a perfeCt 3-Day weekenD!

designed to engage, excite and inspire with a celebration of New York wine and food. We’ll enjoy a gourmet lunch as we watch our guest chef create a dazzling dessert using superb New York State products! We’ll explore the center with a guided tour, including a visit to the Pride of New York Exhibit Hall, offering interactive displays about the rich history and unique characteristics of New York’s wine, food and culinary trades. Later, we’ll

travel to Casa Larga Vineyards for a tour where we’ll witness old-world winemaking “from graft to glass,” complete with a tasting. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY THREE: Before we depart for home, we’ll enjoy a scenic boat excursion on Lake Skaneateles, known as one of the cleanest and most beautiful bodies of water in the world. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATES June 8-10, September 14-16

DAY ONE: Today, we begin our journey to New York’s Finger Lakes stopping at the Corning Museum of Glass, the world’s largest glass museum. Dinner

$44995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $559

TRIPLE - $419

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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS a perfect 3-day weekend!

Rochester’s Highlights Featuring Oktoberfest 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • 25th Annual Irondequoit Oktoberfest • Erie Canal Boat Cruise • Casa Larga Vineyards • George Eastman House

DAY ONE: Today, we travel north to beautiful upstate New York where we’ll spend two overnights. Our first stop is beautiful Casa Larga Vineyards where we’ll see Old-World Winemaking “from graft to glass,” complete with a delicious tasting.

DAY TWO: Today begins with a visit to the the George Eastman House, International Museum of Photography and Film, featuring original furnishings, formal gardens and millions of photographic masterpieces, movie classics and technological wonders. After lunch on our own, we’ll board the Sam Patch for a boat cruise along the Erie Canal. Passing through massive, 40 ton gates, we enter the lock chamber from the low water side. Once we are inside the lock, the lower gates close and the chamber begins to fill with three million gallons of water, raising our vessel 25 feet. When the chamber is full, the upper gates open and we exit to continue our cruise. Throughout our journey, the Captain highlights

points of interest and recounts stories of the Canal’s colorful history. Next, we’ll enjoy admission to the 25th Annual Irondequoit Oktoberfest, bringing the tradition of the authentic Munich festival to Rochester, New York! Enjoy delicious German food and beer accompanied by German bands. You can eat, drink, sing and dance with a German flare! Your included admission includes a $10 food and beverage ticket. Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE Today, we travel home with memories to last a lifetime! Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATE September 14-16

$38995

DOUBLE -

SINGLE - $499

TRIPLE - $359

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Orlando, Florida Where Dreams Come True 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts Travel on a Coach with Expanded Legroom DAILY SHUTTLES AVAILABLE TO: • Disney’s Animal Kingdom • Disney’s Magic Kingdom • Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure • Disney’s EPCOT Center • Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Stay at the Award-winning Rosen Centre Hotel, located right on International Drive!

Come along with Starr as we travel in comfort to Orlando, home to world-famous Walt Disney World and to the exciting and thrilling Universal Studios. Our Starr driver will shuttle us between the parks and our award-winning local hotel so we can purchase our optional admissions right at the gate. Starr makes it easy, comfortable and affordable to vacation in Orlando.

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2012 TOUR DATES June 23-30, November 3-10

DOUBLE -

$79995

SINGLE - $1,089

TRIPLE - $689

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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

USO TRIBUTE IN VIRGINIA BEACH: Thanks for the Memories! 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS – Escorted – 4 Breakfasts/3 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • “Bob Hope’s USO Tribute Show” with Andrew Sisters and a Tribute to The Glenn Miller AAF Band • “The Sinatra Legacy” with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra • “New Jersey Nights” The Story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons • Swing Time in the Skies Air Show • Norfolk Naval Station • Nauticus, The National Maritime Center and the USS Wisconsin • Hampton Roads Naval Museum • Douglas MacArthur Memorial • Victory Rover Boat Cruise • Virginia Beach Military Aviation Museum • Norfolk Botanical Gardens

DAY ONE: Today, we’ll begin our USO Tribute week by traveling southward to Virginia Beach where we’ll check in to our oceanfront hotel.

DAY TWO: This morning, we’ll tour the Norfolk Naval Station, homeport to more than 80 ships of the Atlantic Fleet. Guided bus tours pass by Atlantic Fleet training centers, aircraft carriers, cruisers and destroyers, amphibious assault vessels and submarines. Later, we’ll visit the Norfolk Botanical Gardens and ride the tram through the 155-acre garden of one of the largest collection of

azaleas, camellias and rhododendrons. This evening, we’ll enjoy a welcome dinner at the Virginia Beach Convention Center followed by a musical tribute, New Jersey Nights, the story of The Jersey Boys. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY THREE: Today, we’ll tour Nauticus, The National Maritime Center, to explore the power of the sea followed by a tour of the Battleship USS Wisconsin. Later, we’ll learn the history of the U.S. Navy in Hampton Roads at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum followed by a tour of the Douglas MacArthur Memorial and a viewing of the filmed biography of his life. This afternoon, we’ll board the Victory Rover for a narrated cruise on the Elizabeth River where we’ll see just about every type of ship in the Navy’s Armada. This evening, we’ll enjoy a candlelight seafood buffet in the Cavalier Hotel’s Ocean Front Ballroom where the Big Bands of the 30s, 40s and 50s played on Saturday nights. As dinner concludes, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra takes the stage and performs to warm up the audience for our headline event: The Sinatra Legacy, a tribute to the music of Frank Sinatra. The dance floor is open so you can swing and two-step with your partner. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY FOUR: This morning, we’ll have free time and lunch on own at the boardwalk in Virginia Beach with its shops and street-style vendors, amusement areas, historic museums, an array of sculptures and monuments, a traditional fishing pier and much more. This afternoon, we’ll visit the Virginia Beach Military Aviation Museum to see hangers filled with more than 65 military aircraft. Next, we’ll take our bleacher seats for Swing Time in the Skies Air Show. But there is a surprise before the show can start: an open-top English Double Decker Bus sporting a banner for the Glenn Miller AAF Band will drive past with Bob Hope, the Andrews Sisters, and the Glenn Miller Band in WWII uniform waving from the top deck. Experience this spectacular air show, featuring narration on historic planes and music of the era with flyovers of both tri-planes and bi-planes. After the show, enjoy a Southern style cookout in the hanger. This evening, we see King Neptune’s USO Show featuring the nostalgic comedy of Bob Hope, the harmony of the Andrew Sisters and a

14-piece orchestra that is a tribute to the greatest military band of all time: The Glenn Miller AAF Band. This evening is a tribute to the performers who, more than any others, entertained America’s troops while overseas. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY FIVE: This morning, we’re ever so thankful for our vacation memories as we travel home. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATE October 14-18

$87995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $999

TRIPLE - $849

– Rates Per Person – Photo ID required

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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Saratoga Springs Horse Racing 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Saratoga Thoroughbred Horse Racing • Saratoga Gaming and Raceway Casino • National Museum of Racing • Saratoga Springs Sightseeing Tour

DAY ONE: Today, we travel north to beautiful upstate New York. This afternoon, we’ll try our luck at the Saratoga Gaming and Raceway with video slots and live harness racing. We’ll spend two overnights in Saratoga Springs, centrally located to all the action!

DAY TWO: This morning, we’ll tour the National Museum of Racing, honoring the achievements of

a perfect 3-day weekend! horses, jockeys and trainers. Next, we’re off to the Saratoga Race Track for an exciting day of thoroughbred racing and see all the racing action from our Grandstand seating. Meals: Breakfast, Snack

DAY THREE: Before traveling home, we’ll enjoy a guided sightseeing tour of Saratoga Springs. Popular local area historian, guide and author, Hollis Palmer will give us the history of local

attractions, including The Race Track, Congress Park, and Saratoga Spa State Park, the area’s mineral springs, with a quick stop to taste the water! Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATE August 3-5

$37995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $499

TRIPLE - $329

– Rates Per Person – Must be 21 years of age to visit casino.

Solomons Island, Maryland 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT – Escorted – 1 Breakfast YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Solomons Harbor Boat Cruise • Calvert Marine Museum • Annapolis, Maryland • Drum Point Lighthouse

Leave your worries behind as you visit the quaint seaside fishing village of Solomons Island, Maryland where the Patuxent River meets the Chesapeake Bay. On our drive south, we’ll stop in Annapolis, Maryland for some free time before arriving in Solomons, a quiet island featuring beautiful sunsets, a relaxed atmosphere and cool ocean breezes. Enjoy a one hour boat cruise around Solomons Harbor and the

great weekend getaway!

Patuxent River aboard the William B. Tennison, followed by a visit to the Calvert Marine Museum and Drum Point Lighthouse. Our hotel is a full service property located right in Solomons. This is one getaway you’ll never forget!

Newport Summer Getaway 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Newport Harbor Cruise • Newport Sightseeing Tour • The Breakers • International Tennis Hall of Fame • Olde Mistick Village

DAY ONE: Explore the spectacular coastal

scenery and marvel at the aweinspiring architecture in the beautiful seaside resort of Newport. Today, we’ll climb aboard the Amazing Grace for a relaxing and scenic harbor cruise.

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Vanderbilt’s Breakers mansion and have the remainder of the day on our own to enjoy all that charming Newport has to offer. Meal: Breakfast

Our sightseeing tour of Newport shows us the charm DAY THREE: of historic buildings and On our final day, we’ll tour The restored homes, as well as the International Tennis Hall of rugged beauty of Ten-Mile Fame, presenting an exciting Ocean Drive and the fabulous chronology of the sport’s rich mansions along tree-lined Bellevue Avenue. We’ll visit the history, from its earliest origins – 33 –

2012 TOUR DATES June 16-17, September 22-23

$22995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $289

TRIPLE - $209

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through today’s top stars. Our tour ends with tea and pastries overlooking the grass courts. Before arriving home, we’ll stop at charming Olde Mistick Village with its unique shops and restaurants. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATES July 15-17, August 26-28

$41995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $579

TRIPLE - $369

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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Connecticut Rail and Sail 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT – Escorted – 1 Breakfast/1 Lunch YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Essex Steam Train and Riverboat Ride • Mystic Seaport Museum

DAY ONE: Our vacation begins with a visit to the Mystic Seaport Maritime Museum that tells the story of

great weekend getaway!

America and the sea. Board historic ships, visit period homes and watch working craftspeople in the recreated 19th century village. This evening, our hotel offers a free shuttle to Mohegan Sun Casino.

DAY TWO: Sit back, take in the fresh air and learn about the history and natural wonder of the Connecticut River aboard a riverboat where lunch is served

onboard. Later, travel along the Connecticut River aboard the Essex Steam Train. Be swept away by the hiss of steam, the blast of the whistle and the clicketyclack of the tracks as you experience an authentic journey back to the olden days of steam. Witness the beauty of the Pratt Cove tidal wetlands, Chester Creek and the undeveloped Selden Neck State Park. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

– Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Adirondack Balloon Festival Including Fireworks • Lake George Boat Cruise • Prospect Mountain

DAY ONE: Today, we depart for a very special event, the Adirondack Balloon Festival in Queensbury, New York. We’ll spend two overnights in Lake George. Meal: Dinner

DAY TWO: This morning, we’ll travel to the top of Prospect Mountain for a great view of Lake George (weather permitting). After free time on own for lunch and

August 4-5, October 13-14

$28995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $349

– Rates Per Person –

a perfect 3-day weekend!

shopping in the village of Lake George, it’s time for the Adirondack Balloon Festival where hot air balloons are launched all at once over the countryside. This festival features music, an art show, kite flying, military aircraft display, food booths and much more. Our wonderful day is complete after an evening fireworks display over the lake (events are weather permitting). Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE: This morning, we’ll cruise Lake George on board an authentic paddlewheel steamboat. Later, we arrive home with wonderful memories. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATE September 21-23

$37995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $499

TRIPLE - $339

– Rates Per Person –

Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show Washington, DC

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Arlington and, on Sunday, we’ll have free time on own at the Smithsonian Institution before departing for home.

2 DAYS/1 NIGHT – Escorted – 1 Breakfast The Metropolitan Cooking and Entertaining Show is the premiere consumer event in the nation for cooking and entertaining enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. We’ll spend an afternoon at this annual show featuring more than 300 exhibitors

TRIPLE - $269

Must be 21 years of age to visit casino.

Adirondack Balloon Festival Lake George, NY 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS

2012 TOUR DATES

2012 TOUR DATES ranging from specialty food companies, kitchen gadgets and gizmos, kitchen planners, tableware, appliances and caterers sampling and selling their products. We’ll also see live cooking demonstrations

by DC’s hottest chefs, tasting and entertaining workshops and a live presentation from a celebrity chef! This is a one-ofa-kind event for anyone who loves to cook or entertain! We’ll overnight at the Hyatt – 34 –

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$28995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $349

TRIPLE - $269

– Rates Per Person –

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Gettysburg World War II Weekend 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT – Escorted by Starr Tour Director, WWII Veteran, Author and American Legion Member, Anthony Waskie – 1 Breakfast/1 Lunch 1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Admission to the World War II Living History Weekend at Eisenhower National Historic Site • Gettysburg National Military Park • Gettysburg Museum and Visitor’s Center • Cyclorama Painting • “A New Birth Of Freedom” Film • Dobbin House Tavern for Dinner • Fairfield Inn for Lunch

DAY ONE: Our historic journey begins at the Gettysburg Museum and Visitor’s Center where we’ll see the film “A New Birth of Freedom,” a dramatic overview of the Battle of Gettysburg. Next, we’ll experience the incredible Cyclorama painting in-the-round, depicting the charge of the Confederate infantry led by General George Pickett. After lunch on our own, we’ll enjoy a tour of Gettysburg National Park and learn about the fighting that swept across the fields and gentle slopes of Gettysburg for three days in July 1863, changing the course of history. This evening, we’ll bring back the sights, sounds and tastes of two centuries ago over dinner at the historic Dobbin House

DAY TWO: Today, we’ll experience the annual World War II living history weekend at the Eisenhower National Historic Site featuring an authentic recreation of both Allied and German army camps, complete with original World War II vehicles. Living history enthusiasts will present programs on World War II medical services, weapons and equipment, communications, military vehicles, and the life of the common soldier. Dozens of World War II vehicles will be displayed and a mock Army

Gettysburg Remembrance Day 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT – Escorted by Starr’s Civil War Historian Jane Peters Estes – 1 Breakfast/1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Remembrance Day Parade and Illumination Display • Gettysburg National Military Park • American Civil War Wax Museum • Gettysburg Museum and Visitor’s Center • Cyclorama Painting • “A New Birth Of Freedom” Film • David Wills House

DAY ONE: We begin our journey with a visit to the American Civil War Wax Museum, where history is brought “back to life” with amazing life-sized dioramas of the Civil War. This afternoon, we’ll attend the annual Remembrance Day Parade, commemorating Abraham Lincoln’s visit to Gettysburg to dedicate the National Cemetery and the speech he gave at the event, now known as the Gettysburg Address. Marvel at living history groups including Lincoln in a carriage, Union troops, Southern troops, generals on horseback, flag bearers, drummer boys and more. Tonight after dinner, we’ll attend the 10th Annual Remembrance Illumination where over 3,500 luminary

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Tavern, a weekend colonial getaway! restaurant. We’ll spend tonight at a comfortable Gettysburg hotel. Meal: Dinner

2012 TOUR DATE September 15-16

$25995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $309

TRIPLE - $239

– Rates Per Person –

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candles are placed, one on each soldier’s grave, in the Soldiers’ National Cemetery (Event is weather permitting). This moving tribute remembers and honors the sacrifices made by those who fought at Gettysburg. Meal: Dinner

DAY TWO: This morning, our tour of Gettysburg National Park teaches us about the fighting that swept across the fields and gentle slopes of Gettysburg for three days in July 1863, changing the course of history. At the Gettysburg Visitor’s Center and Museum, we’ll view the film “A New Birth of Freedom,” a dramatic overview of the Battle of Gettysburg, and experience the incredible

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Air Force bomber squadron mission briefing presented. After, enjoy lunch at the Fairfield Inn. With origins dating to 1757, this former mansion house of Squire Miller is one of America’s oldest, continuously operated inns. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Cyclorama painting in-theround, depicting the charge of the Confederate infantry led by General George Pickett. Before traveling home, we’ll tour the David Wills House where Lincoln spent the night before giving the Gettysburg Address. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATE November 17-18

$28995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $349

TRIPLE - $269

– Rates Per Person –

MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

Boston, Massachusetts Overnight Express 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts There is no better way to experience the cosmopolitan and historic city of Boston than with Starr! On our first night we’ll have free time in Boston before arriving at our hotel just outside of Boston. Our second day begins with an extensive guided sightseeing tour of all major sites in Boston’s North

End and Cambridge, including Old North Church, Paul Revere Home, Boston Commons, Public Gardens, Financial District, Back Bay areas of Fenway, Boston Harbor and Cambridge along with Harvard University. You’ll have plenty of time in the afternoon and evening to choose from many of the wonderful activities and attractions that “Beantown” has to offer. On our last morning, we’ll stop at Bunker Hill Monument and

New York City Overnight Express 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT – Escorted – 1 Breakfast Starr makes it easy for you to enjoy a weekend away in the Big Apple! To start off, Starr provides a half-day sightseeing tour of this wonderful city so you can familiarize yourself with important sights such as the 9/11 Memorial, Times Square, Rockefeller Center,

a perfect 3-day weekend!

St Patrick’s Cathedral, The Empire State Building, SoHo, Little Italy, Chinatown, South St. Seaport and so much more! Later, you’ll have plenty of free time on your own to take in a Broadway show, visit local museums or attractions and shop or dine at one of the many stores and restaurants. Our hotel is the

Museum and visit The Charlestown Navy Yard before arriving home. Don’t miss this chance to experience beautiful Boston!

2012 TOUR DATES April 20-22, June 15-17, August 3-5, September 14-16, 28-30, October 26-28

SINGLE - $399

– Escorted –

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Comfort Inn Theatre District, conveniently located to Times Square. After more free time on your second day, Starr will take you home safely with wonderful memories of your weekend in “The City that Never Sleeps!”

Take your family on this fun-filled vacation featuring admissions to two exciting theme parks.

2012 TOUR DATES May 26-27, July 21-22

$27995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $399

TRIPLE - $249

– Rates Per Person –

a perfect 3-day weekend

Busch Gardens, an exciting theme park, pushes the entertainment envelope with thrilling rides, award-winning shows, exciting events and delicious culinary delights. Kings Dominion is a 400-acre amusement park and waterpark with one the best roller coaster collection on the entire East Coast – we’re talking 15 of the wildest scream machines you’ll find anywhere!

spend 2 overnights in williamsburg

TRIPLE - $259

– Rates Per Person –

Busch Gardens and Kings Dominion, Virginia 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS

$29995

DOUBLE -

Our tour will be complete after a stop en route home at Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

children 12 & under save 10%

2012 TOUR DATES July 13-15, August 17-19

$37995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $459

TRIPLE - $349

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MOTORCOACH VACATIONS

National Harbor, MD

3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • National Harbor Fireworks Display • Washington, DC Fireworks Display • Arlington National Cemetery Tourmobile Ride • Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

4th of July Fireworks Express our nation’s history and remember the American patriots whose final resting place is here. Later, we’ll check in to our National Harbor Hotel where we’ll stay for the next two evenings. Tonight, we’ll enjoy the local activities and see the fireworks overhead right from the harbor.

DAY ONE:

DAY TWO:

Our getaway begins with a visit to Arlington National Cemetery where we’ll step into

Today, we’ll have free time on our own to explore DC and its many museums and events,

3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch 1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Boston Fireworks Event • Boston Sightseeing Tour • Spirit of Boston Lunch Cruise • Faneuil Hall • Quincy Market

3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • “Backyard Picnic” BBQ Dinner and 4th of July Fireworks • Norman Rockwell Museum • Berkshire “Cottage” Mansion Sightseeing Tour • Old Sturbridge Village • Mark Twain House

DAY ONE: Our holiday vacation begins with a visit to the Mark Twain

such as the Independence Day Parade. Tonight, you can choose to watch the nation’s fireworks spectacular from DC or National Harbor. Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE: After a relaxing morning, we’ll stop for a visit to Madame Tussauds Wax Museum where we’ll get up close and personal with our favorite celebrity wax figures! We arrive home this afternoon with many wonderful memories. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATE July 3-5

$39995

DOUBLE -

SINGLE - $599

TRIPLE - $349

– Rates Per Person – Both fireworks events are weather permitting and are subject to change.

Boston 4th of July and Fireworks Display Today, we’ll travel to the historic city of Boston where we’ll spend two overnights at the Hyatt Regency in Cambridge. Tonight, you can choose to attend a Boston Pops rehearsal concert with a barbecue dinner for an additional charge or just enjoy free time and dinner on your own right in downtown Boston. Meal: Optional Dinner

DAY TWO: Our day starts with a guided sightseeing tour of Boston, featuring sights such as the Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Boston Common and the Old State House. Lunch today is aboard the Spirit of Boston and includes musical entertainment. This afternoon, we’ll have free time at Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market. Tonight, we’ll celebrate our nation’s independence viewing the Boston fireworks

spectacular over the Charles River (weather permitting). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

DAY THREE: Today, we travel home with fond memories. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATE July 3-5

$59995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $789

TRIPLE - $539

– Rates Per Person –

Sturbridge, Massachusetts 4th of July House. Later, we’ll check into the Sturbridge Host Hotel on beautiful Cedar Lake, our home for the next two evenings.

DAY TWO: Today, we travel to Stockbridge where we’ll spend the day in the Berkshires amid scenic rural hills, dotted with mountain streams and lakes. We begin with a Berkshire mansion sightseeing tour. Later, we’ll

stop at the Norman Rockwell Museum. Tonight, we’ll celebrate Independence Day with a festive barbecue picnic dinner on Cedar Lake at our hotel, complete with a stunning fireworks display (weather permitting). Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY THREE: Before leaving for home, we’ll stop at Old Sturbridge Village. Meal: Breakfast

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2012 TOUR DATE July 3-5

$41995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $519

TRIPLE - $399

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FLY VACATIONS

Arizona and Las Vegas Featuring The Grand Canyon 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS Escorted 3 Breakfasts/2 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West • Desert Botanical Gardens in Phoenix • Sedona Pink Jeep Tour • Grand Canyon Sightseeing Tour • Black Bart’s Steakhouse and Saloon • Las Vegas with 3 Overnights at New York New York Hotel & Casino

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

2012 TOUR DATE September 22-28

$1,59995

DOUBLE including airfare SINGLE - $1,899

TRIPLE - $1,539

– Rates Per Person – Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. *Rate is estimated due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time.

Grand Alaska Featuring Denali, Anchorage, Valdez and Fairbanks 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS Escorted Upon Arrival 9 Breakfasts/1 Lunch 2 Dinners/1 Snack Box Meal YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Denali National Park with Tundra Wilderness Tour • Alaska Railroad Train Adventure • Alaska Native Heritage Center • Chena River Boat Cruise • Valdez Museum • Prince William Sound Glacier and Wildlife Cruise featuring Columbia Glacier • Worthington Glacier • Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Trans-Alaskan Pipeline • Matanuska Susitna Valley

Alaska speaks to you like no other place can. The people, the places, and the beauty – it’s like nothing else on earth. Breathtaking ocean coasts, rushing rivers, green rain forests, majestic mountain peaks, abundant wildlife and spectacular glaciers make this a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. Every day offers an unforgettable memory: a mother moose and calf, glaciers and mountains, unique native cultures and Gold Rush days. You’ll be amazed at all that awaits you!

2012 TOUR DATE May 18-28

$2,89995

DOUBLE including airfare SINGLE - $3,649

TRIPLE - $2,799

– Rates Per Person – Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from Newark airport included.

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FLY VACATIONS

California Wines and Trains Featuring San Francisco, Napa Valley & Hollywood 7 DAYS/6 NIGHTS Escorted Upon Arrival • 5 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/2 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • California Wine Country • San Francisco City Tour with wine tasting experience a Cable Car ride • Full day excursion aboard • San Francisco Bay Cruise Amtrak’s Coast Starlight • Napa Valley Wine Train train between San Francisco with gourmet lunch and and Los Angeles local wine • Free day in Hollywood • Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and Hollywood Sightseeing Tour

California, here we come! From San Francisco to Hollywood, discover the breathtaking vistas of the California coastline. Scenic towns, a magnificent wine train and all the glitter of Hollywood await you.

2012 TOUR DATE June 18-24

$2,74995*

DOUBLE including airfare SINGLE - $3,649

TRIPLE - $2,699

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

Montana and Glacier National Park 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS Escorted Upon Arrival • 6 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/3 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Lunch at the Prince of • Travel the famous Going-ToWales Hotel The-Sun Road in a “Jammer” Red Bus through Glacier • Lewis & Clark National Park Interpretive Center • Flathead Lake • Gates of the Mountain Boat Cruise • Conrad Mansion Museum • Spend 2 nights at the • Waterton Lakes Boat Cruise Historic Glacier Park • Blackfeet Indian Reservation Lodge • Historic mining town, Wallace, Idaho

Discover the awesome landscape first seen by Lewis and Clark during their famous expedition, and take an exciting journey through time, from ravines formed by ice-age glaciers to the once-burgeoning mining towns of the Old West. 2012 TOUR DATE July 21-28

$2,69995*

DOUBLE including airfare SINGLE - $3,549

TRIPLE - $2,669

Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Mt. Rushmore 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS Escorted Upon Arrival • 6 Breakfasts/5 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Mt. Rushmore • Salt Lake City Sightseeing Tour including Temple Square • Crazy Horse Monument • 2 Overnights in Yellowstone • Buffalo Bill Historical Center National Park with included • Evening of song, stories sightseeing and dinner at Bar J • Badlands National Park Chuckwagon • Snake River Float Trip • Deadwood Trolley Tour through Grand Teton National • Jackson Hole Rodeo Park

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

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2012 TOUR DATE August 16-24

$2,89995*

DOUBLE including airfare SINGLE - $3,749

TRIPLE - $2,849

FLY VACATIONS see 5 countries: england, france, switzerland, germany, brussels

European Introduction 12 DAYS/11 NIGHTS Escorted Upon Arrival • 10 Breakfasts/2 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Interlaken • Lake Titisee • London Sightseeing • Lucerne • Heidelberg • Paris Sightseeing with Sightseeing a visit to Notre Dame • Brussels with lake cruise Cathedral • Lake Brienz • Vaduz • Chillon Castle • Brünig Pass • Rhine Falls • Beaune • Swiss Alps A combination of scenic highlights and cultural experiences, this multi-country

vacation starts in the French capital city of Paris, where you will enjoy its most famous

sights and have a chance to explore on your own. Continuing south, the focus is on the Swiss natural beauty through the Alps and the most famous mountain resorts, as well as cities such as Lausanne and Lucerne. On the included Lake Lucerne cruise you will be able to capture some of Europe’s most enchanting landscapes on camera. Drive through Germany with stops at the thundering Rhine Falls, lovely Lake Titisee, the Black

Forest, and magnificent Heidelberg to Brussels, Belgium, where our tour ends.

2012 TOUR DATES May 23-June 3, September 12-23

$3,39995

DOUBLE including airfare SINGLE - $4,099

TRIPLE - $3,379

– Rates Per Person – Prices pending final itinerary. Roundtrip airfare, airport transfers and Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from local airport included. Rates subject to change due to 2012 air rates not being confirmed at this time. Passport required.

Jewels of Spain and Portugal cosmopolitan Spanish capital of Madrid, then visit beautiful Avila and Salamanca, pearls of the Castille region, explore Fatima with its famous sanctuary, and the awesome walled city of Obidos with its towers and bastions. After 2 nights in Lisbon, return to Spain and experience lively Seville with its many stunning highlights. Travel across Don Quixote’s La Mancha, known for its castles, windmills, and more.

10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS Escorted Upon Arrival • 8 Breakfasts/3 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Salamanca’s Plaza Mayor • Sierra da Estrela • Coimbra • Fatima • Obidos • Lisbon Sightseeing Tour • Seville • Sierra de Aracena • Andalusia • Madrid Sightseeing Tour • La Mancha • Avila This exciting adventure introduces you to the fascinating

major cities of the Iberian Peninsula. Begin in the

2012 TOUR DATES May 24-June 2 September 13-22

$2,39995

DOUBLE including airfare SINGLE - $2,899

TRIPLE - $2,369

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

Splendors of Italy 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS Escorted Upon Arrival • 8 Breakfasts/2 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • San Gimignano • Assisi • Rome Guided Sightseeing Tour • Montecatini • Pisa • Siena • Chianti Valley • Venice Wine Tasting • Florence Guided • Orvieto Sightseeing Tour Visit Italy’s most famous art cities on this popular vacation! Rome sightseeing includes St.

Peter’s Square, the Roman Forum and the mighty Colosseum. In Florence, our

walking tour features the most famous Piazzas and Palazzos. Venice highlights include a boat ride and an optional gondola trip along the picturesque canals. Visits to Orvieto, Siena – home of the famous Palio horse race, the medieval town of San Gimignano, Greve in the Chianti Valley with wine tasting, Pisa’s Square of Miracles and the amazing Leaning Tower, as well as Assisi are also included.

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2012 TOUR DATES June 2-11, October *13-22 – RATES FROM –

$2,79995*

DOUBLE including airfare SINGLE - $3,299

95*

TRIPLE - $2,749

95*

FLY VACATIONS

Best of Greece place where the mythical Greek gods ruled the world and add your own footprints in the sands of time. Explore the Acropolis, the perfect acoustics of the Epidauros Theater, the legendary home of the Olympic games and so much more!

11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS Escorted Upon Arrival • 9 Breakfasts/3 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Meteora • Olympia • Athens Sightseeing Tour • Rion-Antirion • Peloponnese Bridge • Corinth Canal • Mount Parnassus • Epidaurus • Mycenae Sightseeing Tour • Arcadian • Nauplia Mountains • Mystra Sightseeing • Sparta Tour • Delphi • Kalambaka Step into history at the crossroads of cultures in

2012 TOUR DATE August 3-13

$2,99995

DOUBLE including airfare 95

SINGLE - $3,569

TRIPLE - $2,969

Greece, the very cradle of ancient civilization. Discover a

Colorado’s National Parks and Trains 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS Escorted Upon Arrival • 4 Breakfasts/1 Lunch YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Durango and Silverton • Arches National Park Narrow-Gauge Train • Mesa Verde National Park • Cumbres and Toltec • Rocky Mountain National Park Scenic Railroad • Royal Gorge Bridge and Park • Colorado Railroad Museum with Aerial Tram Ride • Denver • Garden of the Gods • Vail Valley • Pike’s Peak Cog Railway • Royal Gorge Route Railroad

Experience the magic of Colorado from a most unique vantage point. Step back in time and ride Colorado’s historic trains through breathtaking scenery and majestic mountainsides. Learn about its rich history, from the days of the mining boom to Native American ruins. You’ll be transported back to another place and time on this incredible journey.

2012 TOUR DATE September 7-15

$2,29995

DOUBLE including airfare SINGLE - $2,799

TRIPLE - $2,179

Prague, Vienna and Budapest 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS Escorted Upon Arrival • 8 Breakfasts/2 Dinners • Prague Guided Sightseeing Tour • Vienna Guided Sightseeing Tour • Nuremberg

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Munich • Salzburg • Danube River • Karntnerstrasse scenic drive • Buda Castle • Budapest Guided Sightseeing Tour

Explore the rediscovered jewels of Imperial Europe on this amazing vacation. In Prague, see the tolling of the

Astronomical Clock, when a medieval figure of death emerges to pull the bell cord. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and

tastes of Vienna–maybe sit in a café with a piece of scrumptious Sachertorte while listening to a legendary waltz or explore the inside of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. Enjoy fabulous architecture in Budapest, the “Paris of the East,” including the 11thcentury Matthias Coronation Church. Explore stunning Alpine scenery in Austria, the Danube and beautiful Salzburg.

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2012 TOUR DATE October 7-16

$2,79995

DOUBLE including airfare 95

SINGLE - $3,299

TRIPLE - $2,779

FLY VACATIONS

Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS Escorted Upon Arrival • 5 Breakfasts/3 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Badlands National Park • Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup and Arts Festival • Kevin Costner’s “Tatanka: Story of the Bison” • Mt. Rushmore Interpretive Center • Crazy Horse Memorial • Wall Drug Store • Historic Deadwood • Iron Mountain Road • 1880 Steam Train Ride Feel the thunder and join the herd at the 47th Annual Custer State Park Buffalo Roundup. Witness these pre-historic beasts as they rumble by during this fall tradition in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. Watch cowboys and cowgirls as they roundup and drive the herd of over 1,500

buffalo during this spectacular event. You’ll also experience the rich history and beauty of this breathtaking part of America, taking you back to the Wild West of long ago.

2012 TOUR DATE September 22-27

$1,89995

DOUBLE including airfare SINGLE - $2,099

TRIPLE - $1,799

Introduction to Ireland 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS Escorted Upon Arrival • 6 Breakfasts/3 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Irish National Stud • Waterford with guided tour of the • Rock of Cashel house of Waterford • Limerick Crystal • Dublin • Cliffs of Moher • Avoca • Rathbaun Farm • Killarney • Ring of Kerry • Blarney • Glendalough

• Kildare • Galway • Connemara • KillimerTarbert: Shannon Estuary Ferry Crossing

Dublin and the scenic best of the Irish Republic await you on this beautiful journey. Admire breathtaking patchwork pastures, ancient ruins and wild coastlines. Explore the highlights of Dublin, including O’Connell Street, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and Trinity College. Visit Kildare at the Irish National Stud. Drive through Limerick and enjoy an excursion with stunning views of the Cliffs of Moher. Enjoy real Irish hospitality at Rathbaun

Farm, where you’ll see a farmer shear a sheep. Travel around the famed Ring of Kerry, visit Blarney and so much more!

2012 TOUR DATES July 14-21, October *13-20

$2,79995*

DOUBLE including airfare SINGLE - $3,049

95*

TRIPLE - $2,749

95*

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FLY VACATIONS

San Antonio Christmas on the Riverwalk 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS Escorted Upon Arrival 4 Breakfasts/3 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • San Antonio Sightseeing Tour including Mission San Jose and El Mercado Mexican Marketplace • LBJ Library, Museum and Ranch • Austin Sightseeing Tour • The Alamo with Imax Film “Alamo-The Price of Freedom” • 4 Overnights at the San Antonio Riverwalk’s Drury Inn

Your holiday season will shine brighter than ever on this exciting journey to the center of the action at San Antonio’s famous Riverwalk, all decorated for the season. History, culture, culinary delights and more will be yours as this beautiful locale is illuminated with thousands of holiday lights. Immerse yourself in the history of The Alamo and shop for local specialties at the Mexican Marketplace – you’ll never forget this magical trip as you explore everything “deep in the heart of Texas!”

Tournament of Roses Parade 5 DAYS/4 NIGHTS Escorted Upon Arrival 4 Breakfasts/2 Lunches 1 Champagne Brunch 2 Dinners

2012 TOUR DATE November 26-30

$1,99995

DOUBLE including airfare SINGLE - $2,59995

TRIPLE - $1,97995 – Rates Per Person –

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

Los Angeles, CA

Ring in the New Year on this once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Tournament of Roses Parade! You’ll have reserved seats for the best in parade viewing as you watch the beautiful

pageantry of magnificent floral floats, equestrians and marching bands making their way down Colorado Boulevard on New Year’s Day.

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YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Tournament of Roses Parade-Reserved Seating • Float Decorating • New Year’s Eve Dinner and Celebration • New Year’s Day Brunch • Hollywood Sightseeing Tour • Reagan Presidential Library • Four overnights at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach

December 29, 2012January 2, 2013

$2,09995

DOUBLE including airfare SINGLE - $2,39995

TRIPLE - $2,06995

TRAVEL PROTECTION PLAN FOR CRUISE & FLY VACATIONS Starr has partnered with the National Tour Association (NTA) to offer you Berkely Travel Insurance including coverage such as: Trip/Travel Delay

Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption

Baggage Protection including Loss, Theft, or Damage

Medical Protection including Emergency Evacuation, Repatriation of Remains and Accident and Sickness Medical Expense

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CRUISE VACATIONS

Alaska Cruise Sail Aboard the Carnival Spirit® from Seattle, Washington 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS Escorted* All Shipboard Meals Included SPECIAL INCLUSION: $50 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT*

2012 TOUR DATES Experience the incredible majesty of Alaska “Fun-Ship®” style. The beautiful Carnival Spirit will be your floating resort for the week as you glide by majestic glaciers, deepgreen forests, snow-capped mountains and sunny fields of wildflowers. Watch whales at play or catch a glimpse of an eagle soaring overhead. All this, in addition to fine dining,

June 5-12, August *21-28

exciting casino action, a wide range of entertainment and much more. Ports of Call: Seattle, Washington Tracy Arm Fjord Skagway Juneau Ketchikan Victoria Plus, 1 “Fun Day” at Seasm

– RATES FROM –

$1,37995

DOUBLE including airfare SINGLE - $1,84995*

TRIPLE - $1,24995* – Rates Per Person –

Based on Category 4B, Interior Cabin. Roundtrip airfare and airport transfers included. Taxes and fees are additional. Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation to and from airport included. Passport required.

Canada and New England Cruise 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS Escorted All Shipboard Meals Included SPECIAL INCLUSION: $100 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT Ports of Call: Halifax, Nova Scotia – A modern city teeming with cultural heritage and its impressive array of entertainment, museums, galleries, historic sites, and colorful gardens.

Sail Aboard the Carnival Glory® from New York City Portland, ME – See picturesque cobblestone streets lined with Victorian-era buildings, a vibrant waterfront, one-of-a-kind shops and galleries, historical homes and museums. Boston, MA – With street patterns owing to 17th Century London, home of the original Tea Party, Bunker Hill, and the USS Constitution, Boston boasts some of the most well-preserved historic buildings in the country.

Ships’ Registry The Bahamas and Panama

Plus, 2 “Fun Days” at Seasm

2012 TOUR DATE September 22-29 – RATES FROM –

DOUBLE -

$49995

SINGLE - $79995

TRIPLE - $39995 – Rates Per Person –

Saint John, New Brunswick – Enjoy this historic waterfront city, with its high cliffs overlooking the sea, solitary lighthouses, and beautiful rugged scenery.

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

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CRUISE VACATIONS

Eastern Caribbean Cruise 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS All Shipboard Meals Included SPECIAL INCLUSION: $75 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT (July) $100 PER CABIN CREDIT (May & September) The tropical islands of the Eastern Caribbean are some of the most beautiful in the world. See them while you are sailing

Sail Aboard the Carnival Miracle® from New York City “Fun Ship®”-style with fabulous dining, endless entertainment options and pampering services that make for a truly special onboard experience. Ports of Call: San Juan, Puerto Rico – Explore this cosmopolitan city where old meets new.

incredible beaches and heartshaped Magens Bay. Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos – This beautiful island is the capital island of the Turks and Caicos. Plus, 4 “Fun Days” at Seasm

2012 TOUR DATES May 6-14, July 1-9, September *27-October 5 – RATES FROM –

DOUBLE -

$79995

SINGLE - $1,29995*

TRIPLE - $63995* – Rates Per Person –

St. Thomas, USVI – Don a snorkel to explore breathtaking coral reefs, or just enjoy the

Ships’ Registry The Bahamas and Panama

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

Canada Cruise 6 DAYS/5 NIGHTS

Sail Aboard the Carnival Glory® from New York City Ports of Call: Saint John, New Brunswick – Enjoy this historic waterfront city, with its high cliffs, solitary lighthouses, and rugged scenery.

Escorted All Shipboard Meals Included Ships’ Registry The Bahamas and Panama

SPECIAL INCLUSION: $25 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT Sail from the heart of Manhattan into beautiful Canada where we enjoy exciting ports of call, fabulous meals, friendly casinos, award-

winning entertainment and much, much more! It’s a chance to see some of the world’s most beautiful scenery “fun-ship®” style, while we’re wined, dined, entertained and pampered aboard one of the world’s most fantastic floating resorts!

2012 TOUR DATES August 1-6, September *3-8 – RATES FROM –

Halifax, Nova Scotia – A modern city with cultural heritage and its impressive array of entertainment, museums, galleries, historic sites, and colorful gardens.

DOUBLE -

$54995*

SINGLE - $77995*

TRIPLE - $47995* – Rates Per Person –

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

Plus, 2 “Fun Days” at Seasm

Panama Canal Cruise 11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS

Sail Aboard the Island Princess from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida includes some of nature’s most amazing creations in the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America.

All Shipboard Meals Included SPECIAL INCLUSION: $50 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT From the Panama Canal’s opening day to present, nearly a million ships have passed through the mighty locks. The building of this massive project

spanned 400 years. And today, nearly 100 years after its completion, the Panama Canal remains one of the most vital trade routes in the world. In addition to Panama’s manmade marvel, this voyage

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

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2012 TOUR DATE October 13-23 – RATES FROM –

$1,54995

DOUBLE including airfare SINGLE - $1,93995*

TRIPLE - $1,36662* – Rates Per Person –

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

CRUISE VACATIONS

Bermuda Cruise 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS All Shipboard Meals Included SPECIAL INCLUSION: $50 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT This sparkling cruise ship features 14 delicious dining options, 9 bars and lounges, a sprawling spa, an alwaysexciting casino, plus tons of fun for kids of every age. Enjoy

Sail Aboard the Norwegian Star from New York City Second City comedy troupe, a state-of-the-art fitness center, a sports court, bars and lounges of all kinds, pools, hot tubs, kid’s centers, teen discos and more. Port of Call: King’s Wharf, Bermuda – Characterized by neat, trim pastel houses and beautiful pink-sand beaches, Bermuda is truly a picturesque destination. Spend time sunning on its gorgeous beaches, snorkeling

in crystal-clear waters, or diving in underwater grottoes teeming with a variety of colorful marine life, all the while being caressed by gentle ocean breezes. Plus, 3 Days at Sea

FreeStYLe CruISING 2012 TOUR DATES May 13-20, July 15-22, October *7-14 – RATES FROM –

DOUBLE -

$59995

SINGLE - $96995*

TRIPLE - $55328*

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

Hawaii 4 Island Cruise 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS

Sail Aboard the Pride of America from Honolulu yourself on a pristine beach.

All Shipboard Meals Included SPECIAL INCLUSION: $50 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT You’ll be on island time as you discover cascading waterfalls, active volcanoes, black, green and white sand beaches, historic sites and unspoiled nature. With NCL’s only itinerary

Hilo – Visit the preserved historic buildings, dating back to the turn of the century. of its kind, enjoy seven full days cruising Oahu, Maui, Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii. Ports of Call: Honolulu – The Koolau mountains serve as a dramatic setting for Hawaii’s largest city. Kahului (Maui) – Explore the town of Lahaina, or plant

Kona – Go snorkeling, take a kayak trip or head for some deep-sea fishing. Nawiliwili (Kauai) – Named after the Wiliwili trees, this lovely port is your gateway to what many believe is Hawaii’s most beautiful island.

FreeStYLe CruISING 2012 TOUR DATE October 13-21 – RATES FROM –

$2,19995

DOUBLE including airfare SINGLE - $3,03995*

TRIPLE - $2,09995* – Rates Per Person –

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

Mediterranean Cruise 9 DAYS/8 NIGHTS

Sail Aboard the Norwegian epic from Barcelona, Spain FreeStYLe CruISING

All Shipboard Meals Included

2012 TOUR DATE July 14-22 – RATES FROM –

SPECIAL INCLUSION: $50 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT Welcome to Norwegian Epic, NCL’s newest, largest and most innovative cruise ship ever. This is cruising re-imagined, taking onboard entertainment to the next level. Enjoy exclusives like

Blue Man Group appearing at sea for the first time, a circus under a big top, the world’s greatest celebrity impersonators and much more. Enjoy a water park with huge slides, a real ice bar, and more than 20 extraordinary dining options.

Ports of Call: Barcelona, Spain Naples, Italy Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy Nice (Villefranche), France Provence (Marseille) France Plus, 1 Day at Sea

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$2,59995*

DOUBLE including airfare SINGLE - $3,29995*

TRIPLE - $2,48328* – Rates Per Person –

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

CRUISE VACATIONS

Eastern Canada and Québec Cruise 11 DAYS/10 NIGHTS

Sail Aboard the Norwegian Gem from New York City Québec City – Visit this walled city that lies on the Saint Lawrence River and is the capital of Québec.

All Shipboard Meals Included SPECIAL INCLUSION: $50 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT This sparkling ship offers up the best of everything from a four-lane bowling alley to a multitude of nightly dining choices. Enjoy an impressive

spa and fitness center, a pool deck complete with hot tubs and slides and the luxury of Freestyle Cruising. Ports of Call: Halifax, Nova Scotia – Admire the rugged coastline that surrounds this beautifully preserved capital.

FreeStYLe CruISING 2012 TOUR DATE

Corner Brook, Newfoundland – A modern city, nestled among scenic hills near the Gulf of St. Lawrence. Sydney, Nova Scotia – An urban community situated on the east coast of Cape Breton Island. Plus, 4 Days at Sea

October 10-20 – RATES FROM –

DOUBLE -

$94995

SINGLE - $1,45995

TRIPLE - $86662 – Rates Per Person –

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

Eastern Caribbean Cruise 10 DAYS/9 NIGHTS

Sail Aboard the Norwegian Gem from New York City vistas, gourmet cuisine, firstrate water sports and beaches, and some of the best duty-free shopping in the world.

All Shipboard Meals Included SPECIAL INCLUSION: $50 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT This sparkling cruise ship is the perfect way to explore some of the most beautiful tropical islands in the world. From a four-lane bowling alley to tons of dining choices and Freestyle Cruising, Norwegian Gem has

it all. Chill out by the pool, get lucky in the casino, unwind at the spa and feel like a kid on the waterslide. Ports of Call: San Juan, Puerto Rico – Explore this cosmopolitan city where old meets new. Philipsburg, St. Maarten – Experience beautiful ocean

St Thomas, USVI – Visitors find beautiful beaches, duty-free shopping and one of the most beautiful harbors in the world. Samana, Dominican Republic – See white-sand beaches, coconut-covered mountains, tropical rainforests and vibrant coral reefs. Plus, 4 Days at Sea

FreeStYLe CruISING 2012 TOUR DATE November 7-16 – RATES FROM –

DOUBLE -

$77995

SINGLE - $1,14995

TRIPLE - $69995 – Rates Per Person –

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

Transatlantic Crossing Cruise Aboard the Queen Mary 2 Sail Aboard the Queen Mary 2 from New York City to London, england and Fly Home 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS All Shipboard Meals Included SPECIAL INCLUSION: $50 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT Experience this once in a lifetime adventure as you cruise on the one and only Queen Mary 2. As the flagship of the world’s most respected fleet of luxury

experiences on earth. From bow to stern, discover 14 spacious decks on which to relax and unwind. Opulent public areas, extravagant dining rooms, ballrooms, theatres, lounges...even the only Planetarium at sea. But words can only do such a lady so much justice; to truly revel in the grandeur that is Queen Mary 2, you must sail with her.

ocean liners, you’ll delight in her accommodation and renowned restaurants, her breathtaking Grand Lobby and the amazing array of amenities she offers. Her every detail harkens to the Golden Age of Ocean Travel, while providing one of the most modern travel – 47 –

2012 TOUR DATE October 2-9 – RATES FROM –

$1,99995*

DOUBLE including airfare SINGLE - $2,89995*

TRIPLE - $1,78662*

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

2012 ONE-DAY GETAWAYS NEW! 9/11 Memorial Walking Tour

NEW YORK, NY

Climb aboard New York Water Taxi for breathtaking views of lower Manhattan and some of the city’s most iconic sites, including the Statue of Liberty. Our guide will lead us over to the National September 11 Memorial, a tribute of remembrance and honor to the nearly 3,000 people killed in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 as well as the six people killed in the WTC bombing in 1993. See the Memorial’s twin reflecting pools, each nearly an acre in size and featuring the largest man-made waterfalls in the North America. We’ll also have a unique opportunity to witness the construction of 1 World Trade Center, which will be the tallest building in the United States. After lunch at a local restaurant, our guide will show us Wall Street. Our last stop is South Street Seaport before departing for home. $129.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted This is a walking tour. Valid ID required May 5, June 2, 23, July 17, August 4, 26, September 16, 29, October 6, 27, November 10, 23

American Girl Place

Assateague Adventure Cruise

NEW YORK, NY

OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND

Come spend a day at a place for magical experiences and memories she’ll cherish forever. Daughters, aunts, moms, and grandmoms all love this amazing store offering everything “American Girl” under the sun! You’ll have many options to choose from including getting your doll’s hair done and having your picture taken in the professional photo studio. Enjoy a special lunch with your doll in the café and plenty of time to shop for dolls and accessories.

$99.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted June 23, July 14, 22, August 11, 21, September 2, 8, 15

Atlantic City Air Show + Casino Package!

(Options are available at additional cost)

• Thrill to heart-stopping feats, aerobatic maneuvers, formation flying and solo routines of military and civilian pilots that make this one of the most popular events in Atlantic City. See performances and demonstrations by the US Air Force, US Army, US Coast Guard, US Navy, Air National Guard and civilian acts. • Visit the Tropicana Casino and Resort; $25 Slot Play &

$89.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted May 19, July 24, August 16, September 29, November 10

NEW! “American Icons”

at American Music Theatre, LANCASTER,

• Get ready for adventure aboard the Assateague Explorer, Ocean City’s Authentic Eco-Boat. Each cruise features a professional naturalist and touch tank so you can learn first-hand about our unique coastal eco-system. We’ll explore salt marshes, observe ospreys, pelicans and other unique marine birds and even step off the boat and onto the sandy island to (hopefully) see the famous Assateague Ponies. • Enjoy lunch at Phillips Crab House in Ocean City. • Free time on Ocean City’s marvelous boardwalk

• It’s the ultimate tribute to America’s all time greatest entertainers, featuring some of their best-loved hits from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and beyond. Sing along with the AMT Cast and Band as they salute the music of such iconic artists as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Gladys Knight, Billy Joel, James Taylor, Barbra Streisand, Frank Sinatra and many more. • Savor a delicious lunch at Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant.

$10 Food Credit Included* *Subject to change

$44.95 pp

August 15

Baltimore Crab Feast and Harbor Cruise • Enjoy an “All You Can Eat” crab feast luncheon at Phillips Harborside Restaurant. • Cruise Baltimore’s historic waterfront and see the landmarks that make the Inner Harbor one of the most notable ports in America. • Free time in Baltimore’s Inner Harbor

$119.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted

$99.95 pp; Lunch Included

July 14, August 4, 25

July 28, September 29

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2012 ONE-DAY GETAWAYS NEW!

BALTIMORE EXPRESS Starr drops you off right in the center of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor so you can explore this wonderful waterfront city on your own. Shop, dine, sightsee, cruise the harbor, take in a museum, visit the National Aquarium and much more…it’s your choice! $49.95 pp

• Experience this exciting air show performed by elite Navy pilots over Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and the Patapsco River during Baltimore’s Star Spangled Banner Tall Ships Festival. See the Blue Angels perform razor-sharp turns, high speeds and calculated near misses. • Enjoy free time to explore Baltimore Inner Harbor featuring shopping, dining, street performers and more.

$44.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger May 26, July 14, August 26, October 20

Baltimore & the National Aquarium • Visit the National Aquarium housing more than 16,000 creatures in their naturalistic habitats. You’ll find animals such as stingrays, sharks, sea turtles, bullfrogs, phytoplankton, monkeys, sloths, iguanas and puffins. You can also catch an up-close view of dolphins (show ticket included) as they leap and tumble with their trainers in the live-action Dolphin Show. • Enjoy free time to explore Baltimore’s Inner Harbor featuring shopping, dining, street performers and more.

$109.95 pp; Escorted June 15, 16, 17

Bronx Zoo with “Total Experience” Package NEW YORK, NY Take a walk on the wild side! There’s something for everyone at the largest urban zoo in the country. See more than 4,000 animals, all in their natural habitat, and enjoy a day of funfilled rides and attractions. Your trip includes general admission, zoo shuttle, monorail, Bug Carousel, Children’s Zoo and Congo Gorilla Forest. $71.95 pp

$84.95 pp; Escorted $74.95 pp Children 18 yrs and younger June 16, July 21, August 15, September 15, October 13

$61.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger June 2, August 7, September 22

NEW! Cabela’s & Yuengling Brewery

NEW! Beatlemania Now at Penn’s Peak JIM THORPE, PA Recapture the excitement, mood and frantic intensity as “Beatlemania Now” performs live-on-stage, against a backdrop of stunning images which evoke memories of one the most turbulent decades of modern times...the 1960’s! Flashback to historic moments of space exploration, protests in the streets, the raging war in Vietnam, “Flower Power,” “Peace and Love” and more, as “Beatlemania Now” meticulously performs incredible note for note renditions of Beatles’ classics from throughout their entire career, including songs the Beatles’ themselves never performed outside the Recording Studios. May 3 $99.95 pp; Lunch Included

elmont Stakes

ELMONT, NY

Come be part of the excitement at the final and most demanding leg of the Triple Crown. Enjoy free time to walk around to vendors and the horse fair before the races. “And they’re off!”

Call for Price

Blue Angels Air Show & Baltimore Harbor Cruise

• Since 1829, D.G. Yuengling & Son, Inc. has been brewing beer to satisfy the most discerning tastes of beer connoisseurs. Enjoy a guided tour of this Brewery - the oldest one in America – and witness the amazing production making process of beer, topped off with a free sample! • Visit Cabela’s famed retail store, featuring museumquality animal displays, huge aquariums and trophy animals interacting in realistic re-creations of their natural habitats. A barbecue lunch June 16, buffet is included. August 11,

$69.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted

Cape May Dinner Cruise • Enjoy a delicious dinner buffet while cruising around the island of Cape May with breathtaking views of the Cape May Lighthouse, Cape May harbor and downtown Victorian Cape May. • Experience a Trolley tour through Cape May’s National Landmark District. • Visit the Emlen Physick Estate, a beautiful Victorian mansion. • Free time on charming Washington Street with its array of charming shops

$124.95 pp; Dinner Included; Escorted

June 11

June 16, August 14, September 15

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October 27

2012 ONE-DAY GETAWAYS NEW! Dead Sea Scrolls Exhibit

NEW! Cirque du Soleil® “ZARKANA”

at The Franklin Institute,

NEW YORK CITY, NY

Witness Cirque du Soleil’s® latest acrobatic spectacle, a unique production premiering exclusively at the iconic Radio City Music Hall in New York City. The show follows a magician in search of his lost powers. He is plunged into a world inhabited by surreal creatures, trying to divert him from his quest. The diverse cast of international artists transports audiences into a fantastical and suspenseful world, blurring the boundaries between the real and imaginary. June 16, July 14, August 4, 25 $129.95 pp

$109.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted July 28, Sept. 22

NEW! Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre LANCASTER, PA

Enjoy a live performance of your favorite show and a delicious lunch buffet:

Coney Island & Brighton Beach, New York

“9 To 5” – Put on your power suit and enjoy a hilarious tale of laughter, friendship, and premeditated workplace revenge. Three unlikely friends conspire to take control of their company and learn there’s nothing they can’t do – even in a man’s world. April 28 “Annie Get Your Gun” – Everyone’s favorite sharp shooting tale of romance and rivalry in the Wild West! See expert riflewoman Annie Oakley go from backwoods girl to shootin’ star, as she falls for her rival, ace marksman Frank Butler. May 19 “Crazy For You” – Who could ask for anything more in a musical extravaganza? This high energy comedy of mistaken identities, plot twists, fabulous costumes, tap dancing and Gershwin music is a classic.

Begin this amazing day with a drive through Sheepshead Bay and Manhattan Beach, and admire beautiful single family homes from the late 19th century. Next, explore Brighton Beach, home to one of the largest Russian populations in the US and childhood home of writer/producer/comedian Mel Brooks and playwright Neil Simon, writer of Brighton Beach Memoirs. Enjoy free time to explore this nostalgic locale and savor lunch at a local Russian/Georgian restaurant. End this great day with a tour of Coney Island. 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, take in the sights and sounds, and even dip a toe in the Atlantic before departing for home.

August 9, September 8

$99.95 pp; Lunch Included $69.95 pp Children 18 yrs and younger

Ellis Island I n & Lib erty t Islandd

$99.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted Upon Arrival May 19, June 23, September 8, October 6

Let Starr make it easy for you to visit these historic islands. Starr drops you at Liberty State Park, NJ, where you will board a ferry that will take you to Ellis Island to visit the Museum of Immigration and see “The Island of Tears,” a poignant film documenting the voyage to America. Then it’s off to Liberty Island where you can trace the history and symbolism of the Statue of Liberty through museum objects, photographs, prints, videos and oral histories.

NEW! “Country Classics” Performance at American Music LANCASTER, PA

Theatre

• Polish your boots and straighten your Stetson – you’ll love this tribute to Country Music’s very best as the AMT cast and band strike country gold with your all-time favorites and some modern day classics. Enjoy the signature sounds of folks like Loretta, Kenny, Dolly and Willie, along with some of today’s soon to be classic hits. • Savor a delicious lunch at Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant. $99.95 pp; Lunch Included

PHILADELPHIA, PA

Come explore one on the greatest archaeological discoveries of our time, a collection of 2,000-year-old documents containing original texts from the Bible. Discovered in a cave along the Dead Sea, the scrolls have prompted rigorous debate and given us a rare glimpse into what life was like around the time of Christ. Don’t miss your chance to experience this moving, engaging exhibition.

Admission inside the Statue of Liberty is not available in 2012.

$64.95 pp $54.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger

May 5, June 9

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April 28, June 10, July 14, Aug. 1, 18, Sept. 8, 23, Oct. 20

2012 ONE-DAY GETAWAYS Feast of San Gennaro Festival NEW YORK (“LITTLE ITALY”), NY

Join in the celebration of the 86th Annual Feast of San Gennaro, New York City’s oldest, biggest and best street festival celebrating the Patron Saint of Naples. Enjoy musical entertainment, a wide variety of ethnic food delicacies, charming restaurants and cafes and so much more

Miller Orchestra p Glenn at Penn’s Peak p JIM THORPE, PA

• Enjoy a live performance from one of the most popular and sought after big bands in the world today. Under the direction of Gary Tole, the worldfamous Glenn Miller Orchestra, with its unique jazz sound, is considered to be one of the greatest bands of all times. • Enjoy a delicious family-style lunch before the show.

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Green Dragon Farmer’s Market & Auction

$49.95 pp

EPHRATA, PA

September 15, 22

Located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, this is one of the largest Farmers 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.”

nEW! Fleet Week Cruise & Intrepid NEW YORK CITY, NY

• During the annual NYC Fleet Week honoring the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps, enjoy a NY Harbor Cruise featuring a lunch buffet along with live entertainment and dancing. Cruise past South Street Seaport, Governor’s Island, Battery Park, Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and the visiting ships. • Visit the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum. Centered on the aircraft carrier Intrepid, this is one of the most successful ships in US history, and now a national historic landmark. Ride in the A-6 Cockpit Simulator, visit the Virtual Flight Zone, view the world’s fastest commercial airplane, Concorde and more.

$129.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted

$99.95 pp; Lunch Included

$44.95 pp

June 13, September 7, October 5

Harlem’s African-American Heritage • Enjoy a guided tour of the famed Apollo Theater, the starting point for many African-American entertainers. • On a guided tour of Harlem, discover the Harlem Market, take in views of Strivers’ Row, see the Abyssinian Baptist Church, Harlem Heights and the Schomburg Center for Black Culture. • Enjoy a family-style meal at Sylvia’s Restaurant, famous for authentic and delicious soul food.

May 26

Gettysburg Civil War Battle Reenactment

$119.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted June 23, October 13

Experience the 149th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Civil War Battle. Witness a reenactment on the actual anniversary day of the battle at a beautiful location next to the National Military Park overlooking the Roundtops and Historic Sachs Mill Covered Bridge. We’ll have reserved bleacher seating for the exciting battles. See live mortar fire demonstrations, an expansive living history village with activities, a large Sutler Village and much more. $89.95 pp; Escorted

Harrah’s Casino and Racetrack – Chester, PA Experience the adrenaline-pumping thrills of live harness racing and play at a casino featuring more than 2,900 of your favorite slots, video poker machines and live table games! • CASINO PACKAGE INCLUDED! $34.95 pp July 15, September 22, November 4 Must be 21 yrs with photo ID.

July 7

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2012 ONE-DAY GETAWAYS NEW! “Jersey Nights” A Tribute to “The

Hershey “Chocolate Town”

Jersey Boys” and the Music of The Four Seasons TROPICANA RESORT, ATLANTIC CITY

• Smell the chocolate in the air during a guided tour of Hershey and a visit to Founders Hall to see displays that tell the story of the legendary school founded by Milton Hershey. • Visit Hershey’s Chocolate World for the Great American Chocolate Tour that ends with a free sample! • Experience Hershey Gardens and enjoy spectacular seasonal displays, amazing theme gardens and The Children’s Garden, teaching the young and youngat-heart about nature and plants. • Savor a luncheon buffet at Hotel Hershey in its scenic hilltop location overlooking the town of Hershey and the chocolate plant.

This dynamic show consists of four actor/vocalists delivering an entertaining performance that captures the unique sound that made the Four Seasons famous. Featuring dazzling live harmonies and soaring vocal arrangements, this is the show that brings the Four Seasons classic sound to life. Enjoy all the greatest hits from the legendary Four Seasons including “Sherry,” “Let’s Hang On,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Working My Way Back to You” and many more.

• $15 SLOT PLAY INCLUDED! $45.95 pp

NEW! “Jonah” at Sight & Sound’s Millennium Theatre

$79.95 pp Children 8 yrs and younger August 4, October 13

Hudson River Fall Foliage Cruise

Rates from $74.95* pp Children 18 yrs and younger May 19, June 23, August *1, September 8, October 20

L aPne nc ansstyelrv,a n i a Amish Country

October 20

• Enjoy a guided tour of Lancaster featuring an Amish Farm & House for a look into daily Amish life. • Savor a delicious family-style lunch at Plain & Fancy, a traditional Amish restaurant. • Enjoy free time at Kitchen Kettle Village for shopping, watching demonstrations, and of course, eating!

Intrepid & New York Harbor Cruise NEW YORK CITY, NY • The Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum is centered on the aircraft carrier Intrepid, one of the most successful ships in US history, and now a national historic landmark. Ride in the A-6 Cockpit Simulator, visit the Virtual Flight Zone, view the Concorde – the world’s fastest commercial airplane, and enjoy a boxed lunch on the Mess Deck. • Hop aboard Circle Line NY harbor cruise to see and hear about the majestic Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the historic immigration center, the World Financial Center and to stare up at the awesome skyscrapers that make up the fabulous skyline.

STRASBURG, PA

• Set sail on an exhilarating journey with one of the Bible’s most colorful prophets – Jonah! This massive production features breathtaking special effects and intertwines powerful themes of love, mercy, obedience and second chances. Watch as Jonah sojourns on a trek of rediscovery and eventually finds himself and the all-merciful heart of God. • Enjoy free time at Kitchen Kettle Village. Rates from $99.95* pp

$89.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted

Board the Spirit of New York for a 3-hr luncheon cruise up the Hudson River and past the George Washington Bridge to experience the spectacular beauty of the surrounding fall foliage. Delight in a bountiful lunch buffet, DJ narration and live performances by Spirit’s talented staff. $114.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted

September 10

*Casino package subject to change, must be 21 yrs with Photo ID

$89.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted $79.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger

June 16, Aug. 11, Oct. 6

Longwood Gardens

at Easter Time and Summer/Fall KENNETT SQUARE, PA • April 7: The fabulous Easter display at Longwood

Gardens brings us gorgeous Easter lilies, calla lilies, hydrangeas, hyacinths, tulips, orchids, magnolias and flowering cherries by the thousands. • May 12, July 26, October 8: With 1,050 acres of gardens, woodlands and meadows, you’ll enjoy over 11,000 types of plants and more fountains than any other garden in the world. Don’t miss the Festival of Fountains, delighting visitors of all ages. • Lunch is included at the Café at Longwood Gardens.

$109.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted $99.95 pp Children 11 yrs and younger July 28, September 22

$79.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted – 52 –

2012 ONE-DAY GETAWAYS NEW! Martin Luther King Memorial and African American Heritage Tour

NEW! “Neil Diamond” Tribute Show

WASHINGTON, DC

TROPICANA RESORT, ATLANTIC CITY

• Visit the brand new Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial in Washington, DC commemorating his life and work and built to honor his contributions to world peace through non-violent social change. • Experience a Black History Tour of Washington, DC featuring the African American Civil War Memorial, Mary McLeod Bethune Statue, Lincoln Emancipation Statue, Martin Luther King Library and Howard University. (Highlights subject to change)

Come with Starr and experience the “Feel of Neil” in this incredible tribute show. Keith Allynn has been thrilling audience for over 20 years with his incredible and uncanny tribute to Neil Diamond. Hear the story of Neil Diamond’s life through his beautiful songs. Enjoy music from 1960 through today with sing-along favorites like “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “America,” “Play Me,” “Love on the Rocks,” “Song Sung Blue,” “Sweet Caroline” and many more.

$15 SLOT PLAY INCLUDED!

$44.95 pp May 7 *Casino package subject to change, must be 21 yrs with Photo ID

$79.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted June 23, July 28, September 15, October 27

NEW! Mount Vernon, Virginia

Starr places you in the heart of Times Square in close proximity to the many famous sites of the city. Choose to see a Broadway show, ride to the top of the Empire State Building, visit the new National 9/11 Memorial, experience Top of the Rock, be amazed by Rockefeller Center, Carnegie Hall, Madison Square Garden or St. Patrick’s Cathedral. It’s a day for you to choose what you want to do in the Big Apple! Optional Lunch Choices Available $44.95 pp / $39.95 pp

Starr Birthday Bash See Inside Back Cover

NEW! National Air & Space Museums WASHINGTON, DC & CHANTILLY, VA

• Visit the National Air and Space Museum on the Mall in Washington, DC, and marvel at thousands of artifacts on display including the Wright 1903 Flyer, the Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 command module Columbia, a lunar rock sample that visitors can touch and more! • Visit the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center, the companion building to the National Air and Space Museum, displaying thousands of additional aviation and space artifacts.

$57.95 pp; Escorted $47.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger

Children 12 yrs and younger March 10, 31, April 14, May 5, 12, June 9, 11 July 21, 28, Aug. 11, 18, Sept. 22, Oct. 13, 20, 27, Nov. 10

New York City Highlights

May 12, July 21, September 15

National Zoo Washington, DC Come 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. $55.95 pp / $45.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger June 9, August 4, September 9, October 6

• This guided sightseeing tour of Manhattan includes Times Square, the Garment District, Greenwich Village, Chinatown, Little Italy, a view of the Statue of Liberty, Ground Zero, South Street Seaport and more. • At Rockefeller Center’s “Top of the Rock,” view the incredible sights from 70 stories above the city. • Free time on own for lunch in June 9, July 28, New York City

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September 15

2012 ONE-DAY GETAWAYS NEW! New York City’s High Line Park and Markets • Stroll above the city streets during your guided tour of the new High Line. This abandoned raised railway sat dormant on Manhattan’s west side for decades and is now a public park. • Take a short guided walk around the Meatpacking District, home to the beautiful historic brownstones. We’ll have time to stop at Chelsea Market, featuring some of NYC’s best food purveyors. • Visit a Chelsea restaurant where its owner, a chef and a food historian, guides you through your Italian afternoon snack. $89.95 pp; Escorted; Snack Included June 9, Sept. 29

Noshing In New York New York City is famous for its foods from around the world. Throughout this five-hour guided tour, we’ll taste many ethnic treats and also enjoy a sightseeing tour of Hell’s Kitchen, Midtown, Lower Manhattan, Little Italy, Chinatown, Greenwich and the Lower East Side. In some locations, we’ll even have time to shop to bring some tasty treats home with us.

NEW! Princeton, NJ and Grounds for Sculpture Starr Birthday Bash See Inside Back Cover

Rehoboth Beach Express Starr takes you to the Cape May-Lewes Ferry where you’ll cruise to Rehoboth Beach. Once you arrive, the day is yours to enjoy. Spend time on the boardwalk, relax on the beach, or take a walk and enjoy downtown Rehoboth Beach. Experience the unique shops, galleries and restaurants offering everything from world famous French fries to fine dining. $64.95 pp; Escorted $59.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger July 21, August 18

Sands Casino Resort – Bethlehem, PA Experience all the action you crave from gaming to entertainment, delicious dining and more! You can always find a thrilling new adventure playing the slots or trying one of the many live table games like blackjack, craps, roulette, poker, baccarat, slots and so much more.

$119.95 pp; “Noshing-Style” Lunch Included June 2, August 4, September 29

Philadelphia Flower Show The 2012 Philadelphia Flower Show presents “Islands of Aloha” at the Pennsylvania Convention Center. This beautiful Hawaiian motif will feature six main islands, oversized waterfalls, waves, rainbows, bamboo, lava and murals. Plus, large screens will be projecting beautiful, wide island vistas. $69.95 pp

$30 FREE PLAY and $5 FOOD/ BEVERAGE CREDIT INCLUDED*

$44.95 pp April 25, May 21, June 27, August 21, September 26, October 28

*Casino package subject to change, must be 21 yrs

$59.95 pp Children 16 yrs and younger March 4

SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION

Philadelphia Flower Show and the Moshulu

WASHINGTON, DC

The day is yours to visit any of the museums of the world’s largest museum complex, located on the “mall” area between the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument. 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!

• Spend the day enjoying the presentation of “Islands of Aloha” at the 2012 Philadelphia Flower Show. • Enjoy a lovely dinner aboard the fabulous Moshulu, the oldest and largest tall ship still afloat. Enjoy breathtaking views of the city and Penn’s Landing from panoramic windows aboard this four star, 107 year old, majestic Clipper Ship. $119.95 pp; Dinner Included $109.95 pp Children 16 yrs and younger March 7, 10

$55.95 pp / $45.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger June 2, July 7, August 11, September 29, October 20

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2012 ONE-DAY GETAWAYS NEW! Terra Cotta Army and Warriors at Discovery Times Square Exhibition

Washington, DC • Travel to our nation’s capital and visit the WWII Veterans, Lincoln, Vietnam and Korean Veterans Memorials. • Visit the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum complex, located on the “Mall” area between the Capitol Building and the Washington Monument. Choose to visit The Air & Space Museum, The American Indian Museum, Natural History Museum, American Art Museum, American History Museum, and more.

NEW YORK CITY, NY

• Come explore China’s famed Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses, arguably the most significant archaeological excavations of the past few decades. Discovered outside the town of Xian, the wellpreserved artifacts originally were used as decoration for the tomb of Qin Shi Huang, who was likely the first emperor of China. Marvel at more than 100 objects and experience the overpowering emotion embodied in these items that signify the birth of an ancient nation and the death of its visionary Emperor.

$57.95 pp; Escorted $47.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger May 19, July 18, August 18, September 23, October 13

West Point & Hudson River Cruise • Enjoy a leisurely cruise along the Hudson River from West Point past Constitution Island to Bannerman’s Island with its ruined castle. • Visit The West Point Museum with its collections including nearly all aspects of military history and encompassing the history of West Point, the evolution of warfare, and the development of the American Armed Forces • Tour West Point Academy, where cadets live and attend classes.

• Enjoy a delicious lunch in New York City.

$109.95 pp; Lunch Included $99.95 pp Children 12 yrs and younger July 14, August 18

$109.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted

US Open Tennis

June 21, August 8, September 20

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!

Photo ID required

MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAMES Preliminary Schedule – Call for Prices

New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium Come with Starr to see the Yankees play at their new stadium! June 30 (White Sox), July 14 (Angels) July 16 (Blue Jays), Sept. 15, 16 (Rays)

Call for price August 29

New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards

Valentine’s Day Show at Doolan’s

September 8

SPRING LAKE, NJ

Experience “Amore & Fantastico” on Valentine’s Day! Mike Byrne, star of the Jersey Shore Club scene and Cruise Ships for decades, teams up with Nashville singing sensation Nanette Mason and Borgata’s favorite comedian, Chris Monte for a terrific show and holiday celebration. Enjoy a wonderful luncheon after taking advantage of a 1-hour open bar. This most winning combination is a sure bet for love, laughs and dancing on this special day. $97.95 pp; Lunch Included

NEW! Philadelphia Phillies at Washington Nationals Come with Starr to Washington DC and cheer on the Phillies as they take on the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. May 5, 6

NEW! Philadelphia Phillies at Baltimore Orioles

February 14

Come with Starr to Baltimore and cheer on the Phillies as they take on the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. June 9, 10

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and Broadway

BROADWAY EXCURSIONS: 2 CHOICES!

PICK ANY SHOW

SELECTED SHOWS EACH TRIP COMES WITH: Orchestra or Front Mezzanine Seating • Free Time on Your Own to Enjoy New York City Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation • Optional Lunch Anything Goes From: $189.95 pp

March 24, May 12, July 28, Sept. 29, Oct. 27 NEW! Bonnie & Clyde – A New Musical From: $149.95 pp

May 12, July 28, Oct. 13 Chicago From: $129.95 pp

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying From: $169.95 pp

NEW! On a Clear Day You Can See Forever Starring Harry Connick, Jr. From: $189.95* pp

April 28, July 21, Sept. 22, Nov. 17

April *14, June *2, Aug. 18, Oct. 20

You pick the show, plan your day in New York, and Starr provides the transportation

Jersey Boys From: $209.95 pp

Sister Act From: $179.95 pp

When you choose this option, every trip includes:

January 28, April 14, June 9, Aug. 4, Sept. 9, Oct. 20, Nov. 17

May 5, Aug. 18, Nov. 3

Mamma Mia From $129.95 pp

Cirque du Soleil’s ZARKANA at Radio City Music Hall From: $129.95 pp

April 28, July 14, Sept. 8, Nov. 3

June 16, July 14, Aug. 4, 25 NEW! Evita Starring Ricky Martin From: $199.95 pp

Memphis The Tony-Award winning musical about the birth of rock ‘n’ roll From: $159.95 pp

Aug. 18, Oct. 13

May 12, Aug. 18, Sept. 22, Nov. 13

NEW! Funny Girl Call for Prices and Dates

Million Dollar Quartet From: $119.95 pp

June 2, Oct. 13 NEW! Ghost The Musical From: $149.95 pp NEW! Godspell From: $159.95 pp

NEW! Nice Work If You Can Get It Starring Matthew Broderick Call for Price

April 14, July 21, Oct. 20

July 28, Oct. 13

May 5, Aug. 11, Oct. 13

And Plan Your Own Day

April 21, July 28, Sept. 15, Nov. 17 Spider-man: Turn Off the Dark From: $179.95 pp

March 24, June 23, Aug. 25, Nov. 10 The Lion King From: $219.95 pp

March 31, May 19, June 23, Sept. 15, Nov. 10 The Phantom of the Opera From: $139.95 pp

April 21, July 21, Sept. 8, Nov. 3 Wicked From: $209.95 pp

March 10, May 19, July 14, Aug. 25, Sept. 29, Nov. 10

• Orchestra or Front Mezzanine seating to the Broadway show of your choice • Free time on own to enjoy New York City • Deluxe Motorcoach Transportation • Optional Lunch March 10, 31, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 21, 28, August 11, 18, September 22, October 13, 20, 27, November 10

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2012 HOLIDAY ONE-DAY GETAWAYS NEW! “A Swingin’ Christmas” at the Dutch

Christmas in New York City

Apple Dinner Theater LANCASTER, PA

• Enjoy a guided tour of NYC all decked out for the holidays, including Rockefeller Center and the world-famous Christmas tree, Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park and much more! • Savor dinner at a New York City Restaurant

Enjoy lunch and a performance featuring beautiful singing, fabulous dancing and a commitment to the real meaning of the holiday.

$99.95 pp; Lunch Included $69.95 pp Children 18 yrs and younger

Nov. 17, Dec. 2, 13, 15

American Music Theatre Christmas Show LANCASTER, PA • Enjoy a wide variety of sacred Christmas songs, delight in comedy sketches, see the lovely American Music Theatre dancers and also a special appearance from Santa himself! • Family-style lunch at Plain & Fancy Farm Restaurant

$109.95 pp; Lunch Included Nov. 17, 24, Dec. 1, 15

Amish Country Christmas LANCASTER, PA • Amish Farmlands Tour • National Christmas Center, an entertainment complex dedicated to the spirit, traditions and wonder of Christmas • Kitchen Kettle Village, featuring 32 shops • Dinner at Hershey Farm Restaurant

$89.95 pp; Dinner Included December 1, 8

Bethlehem Christmas • “Christmas 1944,” a musical performance telling the story of a Bethlehem resident who works at Bethlehem Steel while her husband is away at war • “Bethlehem, The Christmas City” film about the story of Bethlehem, from its beginning as a Moravian settlement, to its rise during the Industrial Revolution and the height of Bethlehem Steel • Christkindlmarkt- showcasing more than 100 artisans, live music and authentic cuisine • Bethlehem-By-Night costumedguided Driving Tour

$114.95 pp; Escorted; Dinner Included December 1, 8, 15

Longwood Gardens Holiday and Brandywine Museum

Pennsylvania Christmas and Gift Show HARRISBURG, PA

• Longwood Gardens celebrates the holidays with thousands of brilliant poinsettias, towering Christmas Trees and fragrant flower blooms. • Visit Brandywine River Museum, a unique showcase of American Art.

Experience one of the largest holiday shows in the country with over 500 vendors! See a life-size recreation of Olde Christmas Village, decorated trees, mantels, train displays and much more.

$69.95 pp; Escorted December 1, 2, 8

Christmas in St. Michaels

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Annual festival includes home tours, gingerbread displays, parade, Christmas boutique, admission to Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, Winery & Brewery tour and tasting, plus a traditional Christmas meal.

NEW YORK CITY, NY • Witness the world-famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade • Enjoy a delicious Thanksgiving meal at Dallas BBQ

$79.95 pp; Lunch Included November 22

$99.95 pp; Escorted; Lunch Included December 8

$57.95 pp November 28, December 1

Radio City Christmas Spectacular Show NEW YORK CITY, NY Experience this enduring Christmas tradition that has dazzled and inspired for over 75 years. Enjoy the world-famous show featuring the Rockettes’ signature eye-high kicks, falling snow, and Santa flying high above the stage.

Call for prices and dates

“Miracle of Christmas” Vanity Fair Factory at Sight & Sound’s Millennium Outlets

Hershey Holiday • “Sweet Lights” holiday riding tour featuring over 2 miles of wooded winter trails and 1 million sparkling lights on nearly 600 enchanting animated displays • Hershey’s Chocolate World • Hershey Park’s Christmas Candylane • Buffet lunch at Hotel Hershey

Theatre STRASBURG, PA • Enjoy this performance where you can imagine being there as God not only speaks to man through angels, but actually becomes man himself through a miraculous birth. • Free time at Kitchen Kettle Village

$114.95 pp

READING, PA With over 100 Name brand Outlet stores, you are sure to finish all your holiday shopping!

$39.95 pp November 3, 23, December 15

Vienna Boys Choir at Carnegie Hall NEW YORK CITY, NY

$99.95 pp; Lunch Included; Escorted

$79.95 pp Children 18 yrs and younger

$84.95 pp Children 8 yrs and younger

December 1, 15

November 24, December 1, 7, 8, 15

New York City Shopping Let Starr do the driving into New York City, allowing you to save your strength for a full day of shopping at all of your favorite stores in the Big Apple!

Call for prices and dates

NEW! Hollywood Canteen Holiday Tribute Show

$49.95 pp December 1, 8, 11

CENTRAL VALLEY, NY

TROPICANA CASINO, ATLANTIC CITY $15 SLOT PLAY INCLUDED! $45.95 pp December 3

• See the famous Boy Choir perform Austrian folk songs and waltzes, classical and popular songs, and holiday favorites. • Enjoy lunch in New York City before the show.

Woodbury Commons Shopping Outlets Save at over 220 outlet stores and everyone receives a VIP Coupon Book!

$57.95 pp November 10, 24, December 15

*Casino package subject to change, must be 21 yrs with Photo ID

$139.95 pp; Escorted; Lunch Included December 1, 8 – 57 –

HALLOWEEN INSPIRED VACATIONS

Haunted North Country

Salem, Massachusetts A Bewitching Place

Featuring Lake George and Saratoga, NY 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/2 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Haunted History Tour of Warren County and Fort Edward • Fort William Henry Spirits of History Tour • Prospect Mountain • Cooper’s Cave Overlook • Haunts of Saratoga Sightseeing Tour

A Perfect 3-Day Weekend!

DAY ONE & TWO: Our hauntedtheme weekend includes dinner at the Griffin House where they serve up more than food! Experience a fullday haunted history tour of Warren County and Fort Edward including ghost-story telling and dinner at the Anvil Inn. Take a Spirits of History Tour at Fort William Henry as seen on the SyFy Channel’s “Ghost Hunters.” Meals: Breakfast, 2 Dinners

3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS Escorted – 2 Breakfasts YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Salem Witch Museum • Salem Sightseeing Tour • House of Seven Gables • Rebecca Nurse Homestead • Witches Cottage Performance

2012 TOUR DATES October 12-14, 19-21, 26-28

DAY THREE: Travel to the top of

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Prospect Mountain for a great view of Lake George (weather permitting) followed by a stop at Cooper’s Cave Overlook. Learn about the Haunts of Saratoga on a guided sightseeing tour. Meal: Breakfast

SINGLE - $459

$35995

2012 TOUR DATE

$45995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $569

TRIPLE - $449

– Rates Per Person –

Sleepy Hollow Halloween Featuring Hudson Valley Jack O’ Lantern Blaze 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT – Escorted – 1 Breakfast/1 Lunch YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze • Boat Cruise to Bannerman Island • Lyndhurst Mansion • Washington Irving’s Sunnyside

2012 TOUR DATE October 19-20

$299

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SINGLE - $359

TRIPLE - $279

– Rates Per Person – (Photo ID required)

DAY ONE: We begin with a roundtrip boat cruise from West Point, New York to Bannerman Island; a boxed lunch will be served onboard. Later, we’ll immerse ourselves in the stunning spectacle of 3,000 hand-carved, illuminated jack O’lanterns displayed in Van Cortlandt Manor’s dark and mysterious 18th-century riverside landscape. We’ll overnight in Tarrytown, NY. Meal: Lunch

TRIPLE - $329

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DAY ONE & TWO: Come with Starr to Salem and learn all about witchcraft hysteria of

A Perfect 3-Day Weekend! the 1690’s on a guided tour. At the Salem Witch Museum we’ll have an overview of the Witch Trials of 1692 before enjoying a unique performance of The Witches Cottage at Griffen Theatre. Discover the supernatural world of witches and ghosts with a live, interactive multimedia experience. Later, we’ll visit Nathaniel Hawthorne’s House of Seven Gables with its famous secret staircase. Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE: Today, we tour the Rebecca Nurse Homestead, the home of an innocent woman executed for witchcraft, followed by a view of the Witchcraft Victims’ Memorial. Meal: Breakfast

Ghosts, Shipwrecks & Sea Legends of Virginia 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/2 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Boxwood Inn • The Spirits of Ferry Plantation • “Haunts of Virginia Beach” Tour • Ghost Cruise • Endview Plantation • Edgar Allan Poe Museum • Freemason Abbey Dinner • Newport News Area Hotel

DAY TWO: Today, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of Lyndhurst, one 2012 TOUR DATE of America’s finest Gothic Revival mansions. Later, we’ll October 26-28 tour Sunnyside, where author 95 DOUBLE Washington Irving, immortal 95 95 ized the Hudson Valley in his SINGLE - $499 TRIPLE - $409 tales of Sleepy Hollow. Meal: – Rates Per Person – Breakfast – 58 –

$419

Join real-life Paranormal Investigators!

A Perfect 3-DAy WeekenD! DAY ONE: Enjoy dinner at The Boxwood Inn followed by an actual paranormal investigation. Meal: Dinner

DAY TWO: At Ferry Plantation we’ll have a “divining” rod to help us sense the spirits, followed by a “Haunts of Virginia Beach” tour. Dinner tonight is at the Freemason Abbey followed by a Ghost Cruise aboard the Victory Rover. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner DAY THREE: At Endview Plantation, listen to actual electronic voice phenomenon (EVP) recordings followed by a visit to the Edgar Allan Poe Museum. Meal: Breakfast

SNEAK PREVIEW: 2012 THANKSGIVING-THEMED VACATIONS

America’s Hometown Thanksgiving Celebration Plymouth, MA 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner

DAY ONE: After arriving at our hotel in Plymouth, Massachusetts, we celebrate with a hearty preThanksgiving buffet at Plimouth Plantation. Meal: Thanksgiving Dinner

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • 17th Annual America’s Hometown Thanksgiving DAY TWO: A Perfect Celebration We begin today at 3-DAy • New England the 17th Annual WeekenD! Food Festival America’s Hometown • Drum and Bugle Thanksgiving Celebration Corps Reunion Concert where we’ll enjoy Grandstand • Old Mistick Village Seating for the annual Parade.

Vermont Thanksgiving 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS – Escorted – 3 Breakfasts/2 Dinners YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Thanksgiving Dinner • Shelburne Museum • Dakin Farms • Billings Farm • Quechee Gorge and Village • Vermont Country Store • Church Street Marketplace

2 DAYS/1 NIGHT – Escorted – 1 Breakfast/1 Lunch 1 Thanksgiving Meal YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • “A Swingin’ Christmas” performance at Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre along with a traditional Thanksgiving Holiday meal • “Amish Christmas Tour” through Amish Farmlands • Lunch at Hershey Farm Restaurant • The National Christmas Center

DAY ONE: Come with Starr to central Vermont where we’ll savor a traditional Thanksgiving holiday dinner with all the trimmings. Meal: Dinner

See beautifully decorated floats, nationally recognized Drum and Bugle Corps, re-enactment units from every period of American history and military marching units. Next, we’ll enjoy admission to the New England Food Festival featuring the very best soups, chowders, desserts, party foods and décor in the region. After dinner on our own, we’re off to the patriotic Drum and Bugle Corps Reunion Concert at Memorial Hall. Meal: Breakfast

DAY THREE:

Lunch today is on own in Burlington’s Church Street Marketplace followed by a visit to Dakin Farms to sample delicious ham, cheddar cheese, and pure Vermont maple syrup. Meal: Breakfast

we’ll visit the Vermont Country Store, an authentic, old-time country store that has been charming visitors since 1946. Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

DAY THREE:

DAY TWO: Today, we’ll visit the Shelburne Museum. Located in the scenic Lake Champlain Valley, this is one of the nation’s most diverse and unconventional museums of art and Americana.

This morning, we’ll visit a 1st class working Dairy Farm, Billings Farm and explore its famous Jersey cows. Later, we’ll see breathtaking Quechee Gorge and Village, “Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon.” After a stop in Woodstock, Vermont,

Before arriving home, we’ll stop for some free time at charming Old Mistick Village with its unique shops and restaurants. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATE November 16-18

$47995

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SINGLE - $629

TRIPLE - $429

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DAY FOUR: We’ll travel home “stuffed” with wonderful holiday memories. Meal: Breakfast

2012 TOUR DATE November 22-25

$52995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $629

TRIPLE - $499

– Rates Per Person –

Lancaster Thanksgiving DAY ONE: We begin today at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre with a matinee performance of “A Swingin’ Christmas.” The show is guaranteed to put you in the holiday spirit with its beautiful singing, fabulous dancing, gorgeous costumes, rib tickling fun and commitment to the real meaning the holiday. We’ll also enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving buffet meal, complete with all the trimmings. Our host for tonight is the

Heritage Hotel. Meal: Thanksgiving Meal

DAY TWO: Today, we’ll enjoy a guided tour of the Lancaster countryside. Our local guide will share stories about how the Amish work, live and worship. Lunch is at Hershey Farm Restaurant, followed by a visit to The National Christmas Center, dedicated to the wonders and traditions of Christmas. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

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enjoy a Pennsylvania Dutch-style thanksgiving! 2012 TOUR DATE November 22-23

$27995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $329

TRIPLE - $269

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SNEAK PREVIEW: 2012 HOLIDAY VACATIONS A Perfect 3-DAy WeekenD!

Mountaineer Casino and the Dickens of a Christmas Festival of Lights Chester, West Virginia Wellsboro, PA 4 DAYS/3 NIGHTS

3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS

– Escorted – 1 Lunch/1 Dinner

– Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/2 Dinners

Package Includes (4) $10 free Play and (4) $10 food Vouchers YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Oglebay’s Winter Festival of Lights • Oglebay’s “Winter Fantasy” at the Good Zoo • Pittsburgh Sightseeing Tour • Nationality Classrooms • Holiday Dinner Buffet at Wheeling Park

Hershey Holiday 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT

2012 TOUR DATE December 2-5

$38995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $479

TRIPLE - $379

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GreAt WeekenD GetAWAy!

• Slifer House Museum – decorated for the holidays • Holiday Dinner at Penn Wells Hotel • Colonial Candlecrafters

2012 TOUR DATE November 30-December 2

$39995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $499

TRIPLE - $379

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A Perfect 3-DAy WeekenD!

Washington, DC A Capitol Christmas

• Festival of Music and Lights at the Mormon Temple Visitor – Escorted – Center 1 Lunch/1 Dinner • US Botanic Gardens with fanciful garden train exhibits YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Twilight Ride through DC • National Christmas Tree and • Union Station the Pageant of Peace

– Escorted – 1 Breakfast/1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Christmas Candylane – See Hershey Park magically transformed into a holiday wonderland. • Sweet Lights Holiday Riding Tour – With one million sparkling lights and enchanted displays • Hershey Chocolate World • “Christmas in Chocolate Town” Dinner Show

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • “Dickens of a Christmas” Festival – Main Street in Wellsboro becomes an early Victorian Holiday marketplace featuring food and craft vendors, strolling musicians and singers, dancers, and costumed street-corner thespians. • “A Christmas Carol” Performance –Enjoy this timeless tale about the true meaning of Christmas

3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS

• Hershey, Pennsylvania Sightseeing Tour • The Outlets at Hershey

2012 TOUR DATES December 1-2, 8-9

$22995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $269

TRIPLE - $219

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• Washington, DC Sightseeing Tour –Including US Capitol, Lincoln Memorial, Iwo Jima Monument and more • Tudor Place Historic House and Gardens • John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Tour

2012 TOUR DATE December 7-9

$39995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $519

TRIPLE - $359

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Homestead 1766 Holiday Hot Springs, VA 3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS – Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/2 Dinners Treat yourself to a holiday getaway at The Homestead, Virginia’s finest mountain resort. Surrounded by the splendor of the Allegheny Mountains, this

National Historic Landmark welcomed its first guests a decade before the American Revolution. Presidents and princes are among the guests who have “taken the waters” intheir legendary healing springs. Enjoy a wine and cheese reception, an endless array of indoor and outdoor

activities including skiing, snowtubing and snowmobile tours, plus daily afternoon tea. You’ll love the large selection of shops and the Healing Water indoor pool fed by mineral hot springs. *Some activities require an additional fee.

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2012 TOUR DATE December 2-4

$69995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $869

TRIPLE - $659

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SNEAK PREVIEW: 2012 HOLIDAY VACATIONS

Old Time Christmas in the Poconos

Williamsburg Colonial Christmas

GreAt WeekenD GetAWAy!

3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS

2 DAYS/1 NIGHT

– Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/1 Dinner

– Escorted – 1 Breakfast/1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Jim Thorpe’s Old Time Christmas Festival – Featuring horse-drawn trolley rides, strolling Victoriancostumed characters, holiday crafts and foods • Asa Packer Mansion • Santa Train Excursion to Lehigh Gorge State Park • “Christmas At The Pines” Dinner and Performance

2012 TOUR DATES December 1-2, 8-9

$25995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $309

TRIPLE - $239

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YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Grand Illumination Fireworks Display at Colonial Williamsburg • Colonial Williamsburg including the Governor’s Palace • Colonial Christmas Dinner with Entertainment at the Boxwood Inn • “Celebration in Lights” Riding Tour in Newport News • Berkeley Plantation

Christmas on the Potomac 2 DAYS/1 NIGHT – Escorted – 1 Breakfast/1 Dinner YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Mount Vernon by Candlelight featuring costumed characters, special holiday tours, musicians, and a bonfire with caroling, hot cider and ginger cookies • Alexandria Sightseeing Tour including Christ Church • Gaylord National Resort, including “ICE!” • 1 Overnight in Alexandria, Virginia

SINGLE - $499

TRIPLE - $379

– Rates Per Person –

A Perfect 3-DAy WeekenD!

– Escorted – 2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch 2 Dinners

December 1-2

$29995 95

$39995

DOUBLE -

3 DAYS/2 NIGHTS

2012 TOUR DATE

SINGLE - $349

December 2-4

An Appalachian Christmas Elkins, WV

GreAt WeekenD GetAWAy!

DOUBLE -

2012 TOUR DATE

TRIPLE - $279

– Rates Per Person –

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: • Christmas Dinner Show at the Gandy Dancer Theatre • American Mountain Theatre Christmas Show • Appalachian Glass Demonstration and take home a hand-blown glass ball

Crystal City Christmas Corning, NY • 18th Annual Crystal City Christmas in Corning’s – Escorted – Gaffer District, 1 Breakfast a historic downtown YOUR TOUR INCLUDES: business district with • Corning Museum of Glass restaurants, with an interactive workshop retail, local where you’ll work with molten art and glass to form a holiday world-class ornament to take home!

museums. Kick off the Christmas season with the Centerway Tree Lighting Ceremony and The Parade of Lights.

2 DAYS/1 NIGHT

• Rockwell Museum of Western Art containing the finest collection of American Western and Native American art – 61 –

• Adaland Mansion Tour with High Tea Luncheon

2012 TOUR DATE December 7-9

$49995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $649

TRIPLE - $469

– Rates Per Person –

GreAt WeekenD GetAWAy! 2012 TOUR DATE November 24-25

$29995

DOUBLE SINGLE - $369

TRIPLE - $279

– Rates Per Person –

Give the Perfect Gift...

The Gift of Travel For more details, go online to www.starrtours.com/gift-cards General Information DEPOSIT POLICY: One Day Tours..................................................Full Amount of Tour Overnight Vacations Under $300......................$50 per person Overnight Vacations $301-$500 .......................$75 per person Overnight Vacations $501-700 .........................$100 per person Overnight Vacations $701-1500 .......................$125 per person Overnight Vacations $1501 and Up..................$250 per person Cruise/Fly Vacations..........................................Contact a Starr Travel Advisor

full responsibility for your care and mobility must accompany you. Passengers requiring a wheelchair must provide their own collapsible wheelchair. If you choose to bring a motorized scooter, it is your responsibility to load it onto and off of the motorcoach, as Starr Drivers are not permitted to handle motorized scooters.

PAYMENT POLICY: Final balance for motorcoach tours is due 45-60 days prior to departure, depending on the tour. Cruise & Fly trips vary.

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.

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.

FORMS OF PAYMENT: Starr accepts cash, check, money order, and all major credit cards. Our payment mailing address is: Starr Tours-Accounting Department, 2531 East State St Ext, Trenton, NJ 08619. Please make note of your reservation number when sending in a payment.

SMOKING: In accordance with the law, smoking is not permitted onboard the coach. BAGGAGE: Each passenger is permitted to bring one piece of luggage for storage in the luggage bay of the coach. This includes any rolling “airplane carry-on” luggage. In consideration of our Drivers, we request that each piece of luggage not exceed 50 lbs. A small bag or purse, if carried by the passenger and stored in the overhead compartment on the coach, is permissible. MEDICATIONS SHOULD BE CARRIED WITH YOU ON BOARD THE COACH.

CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY: OVERNIGHT VACATIONS: If you cancel your tour 45 DAYS OR MORE BEFORE your tour departs, you will receive a Full Refund for the cost of your tour. If you cancel WITHIN 45 DAYS BEFORE your tour departs, you will incur a fee as follows: Tour value under $300 .....................................$50 per person fee Tour value $301-$500 ......................................$75 per person fee Tour value $501-$700 ......................................$100 per person fee Tour value $701-$1500 ....................................$125 per person fee Tour value $1501 and up .................................$250 per person fee

ACCOMMODATIONS: TRIPLES and QUADS are sold with the understanding that there will be two double beds in the room. In some hotels, triple accommodations are two beds and a roll-away cot. If cots are available, they may be subject to an additional charge by the hotel. ADJACENT ROOM, ADJOINING ROOM, 1st FLOOR ROOM, and SMOKING/NON-SMOKING ROOM requests can be made at the time of booking, but cannot always be guaranteed.

The fees listed above are IN ADDITION to any monies that may have been advanced on your behalf and do not cover a tour cost increase due to roommate cancellations. ONE-DAY TOURS: If you cancel 30 DAYS OR MORE BEFORE your tour departs, you will receive a Full Refund for the cost of your tour.

GRATUITIES: The cost of your tour includes gratuities for hotel bellmen, meals included in the tour, and all related taxes, unless otherwise specified. Gratuities for Guides, Tour Directors, and Drivers are not included in the price of your tour. If you wish, such appreciation may be extended on an individual basis. Guidelines are: Driver-$3.00 per person per day, Tour Director-$3.00 per person per day. YOUNG TRAVELERS: Starr offers several one-day trips with reduced rates for children. Children 12 & under save 10% on all overnight motorcoach vacations. Travelers who are under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult (and on overnight vacations must room with an adult).

If you cancel WITHIN 30 DAYS BEFORE your tour departs, you will incur a fee as follows: Tour value under $100 .....................................$20 per person fee Tour value $101-$200 ......................................$30 per person fee Tour value $201 and up ...................................$40 per person fee

PRICE STRUCTURE: Some tours vary in price by departure date. The asterisk (*) next to the date and price refer to the lowest price available.

The fees listed above are IN ADDITION to any monies that may have been advanced on your behalf. Show and event tickets are nonrefundable. 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.

PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE: Starr reserves the right to vary itineraries and prices and to substitute hotels, events, or attractions of equal or better quality, if necessary.

CRUISE & FLY VACATIONS: Policies vary by tour, please contact your Travel Advisor. If you must cancel, please alert us prior to your tour’s departure. During business hours call 1-800-782-7703. After business hours, use extension 1600. TRAVELING OUTSIDE OF USA: A passport is always needed when leaving or entering the country. Starr cannot accept liability for any passenger refused entry into any country due to failure of the passenger to present correct documentation. SPECIAL NEEDS: Please inform us of any special needs you may have at the time you make your reservation. Please note that we must know in advance if you have a disability that prevents your independence. A travel companion who will assume

RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT: Starr Transit Co, Inc., 2531 East State St. Trenton N.J. 08619 acts only as the agent for the passenger, accepts no responsibility in whole or in part for any delays, cancellations, inconveniences, loss, damage or injury to person or property, resulting from mechanical defect or failure, of any nature, howsoever caused, or for any substitution of hotels or other event or attraction, as deemed necessary, for any reason such as acts of God, war, terrorism, strike, weather, traffic, or beyond the control of Starr. Starr reserves the right to make changes to their written itineraries with or without notice. Although every effort is made to handle guests’ luggage carefully, Starr cannot be responsible, nor assume liability or accept claims for loss or damage due to breakage, theft, or wear and tear through hotel, airline, or group carrier handling. Starr is not responsible for any personal items left behind.

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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. Starr offers other Tour Protection Plans for cruise and fly vacations. Tour Protection fee is non-refundable, non-transferable and does not cover increases due to roommate cancellations. Tour Protection must be purchased prior to final payment of your tour. You must call to cancel prior to your tour’s departure. After business hours, call 1-800-782-7703 ext. 1600.

CONVENIENT DEPARTURE LOCATIONS PENNSYLVANIA

DELAWARE COUNTY

BUCKS COUNTY

Denny’s Diner 74 Industrial Highway, Essington, PA

Yardley Park and Ride Taylorsville & Woodside Roads 1-95, Exit 51 (Exit 51B from NJ) Yardley, PA Holiday Inn Philadelphia NE-Bensalem 3499 Street Road, Bensalem, PA

NEW CHESTER COUNTY Harrah’s Chester Casino & Racetrack 777 Harrah’s Blvd. Chester, PA

South Philadelphia Oregon Diner 302 W Oregon Avenue (at 3rd Street) Philadelphia, PA

GLOUCESTER COUNTY

NEW JERSEY

Deptford Mall Mall Entrance #6 off Clements Bridge Road Deptford, NJ

MERCER COUNTY

MIDDLESEX COUNTY

Springfield Mall 1250 Baltimore Pike Springfield, PA

AMC Hamilton 24 Movie Theatre 325 Sloan Ave Hamilton, NJ

Crowne Plaza Hotel 390 Forsgate Dr. Monroe Township, NJ

PHILADELPHIA COUNTY

NEW

Northeast Philadelphia Sears Center 7300 Bustleton Avenue (at Cottman Avenue) Philadelphia, PA

The Hotel ML 915 Route 73 Mt. Laurel, NJ

(There is absolutely no parking at this location. Overnight parking at the hotel next door, must be prepaid to Starr)

BURLINGTON COUNTY

Departure points vary by tour and departure date. Parking is not available at all locations. Starr is most appreciative of our departure locations that allow our guests to use their establishments for arrivals and departures. Parking is at your own risk and not that of Starr or the departure location. Please do not call the departure locations with your questions as Starr will be happy to assist you.

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ATTENTION GROUP LEADERS! Have a group of 35 or more? Anything you see in this catalog may be available to your group of 35 or more at great savings! Call 800-782-7703 for more information on booking a group tour. – 64 –

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Starr’s Birthday Bash Tours 2012

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2012 is going to be a very special year as Starr will be celebrating its 65th Birthday!! We are thrilled to be commemorating 65 years of providing the very best in travel and to celebrate this milestone, we’ve developed 6 special “Birthday Bash” Tours and we want YOU to come celebrate with US! A member of the Starr Family or Staff will be present on every trip, and in addition to our alwaysfabulous highlights and accommodations, each trip includes its own unique birthday celebration! OVERNIGHT TOURS

Mohegan Sun Casino Resort

Pinegrove Resort Ranch 3 Breakfasts/3 Lunches/3 Dinners

Especially for Seniors!

Located in the picturesque foothills of the Catskill Mountains, this resort offers a mountain of fun for everyone including complimentary cocktail parties and live entertainment nightly. Our stay will be filled with birthdaythemed activities and, of course, birthday cake! Activities include Indoor Pool, Dance Lessons, Bingo, Shuffleboard, Karaoke, Bocce, Miniature Golf, Archery, Ping Pong, Horseback Riding, Cattle Drive, Hayrides, Horseshoes, Nature Walks and more.

2012 TOUR DATE November 12-15

DOUBLE -

$34995

SINGLE - $42995

TRIPLE - $32995

– Rates Per Person – Activities subject to change

Package includes (2) Free Buffets or $20 Food COUPON PLUS $30.00 FREE BET* A world at play and a world to its own, Mohegan Sun is one of the world’s most amazing destinations with some of New England’s finest dining, hotel accommodations, retail shopping and live entertainment. Play at any one of the three spectacular 2012 TOUR DATE casinos and we’ll top off our February 12-13 getaway with dinner at Jimmy 95 Buffet’s Margaritaville DOUBLE Restaurant.

$239

*Casino package subject to change. Must be 21 yrs of age

SINGLE - $28995

TRIPLE - $22995 – Rates Per Person –

Lake George, NY

Cruise to Nowhere Sail Aboard the Norwegian Star from New York City All Shipboard Meals Included Spend a weekend afloat beneath the bright blue sky and glistening stars - all while enjoy luxurious accommodations and delectable dining options. We’ll celebrate Starr’s 65th with “Cocktails and Cake,” featuring a 1 hr open bar and have lots of time to experience all that the Norwegian Star has to offer.

Uncasville, CT

Freestyle Cruising

2012 TOUR DATE April 27-29 – RATES FROM –

DOUBLE -

$38995

SINGLE - $56995

TRIPLE - $34328 – Rates Per Person –

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

2 Breakfasts/1 Lunch/1 Dinner Your Tour Includes: • Birthday Dinner and live performance of “The Great Ladies of the Golden Age of Television” • Lake George Sightseeing Tour • Lake George Luncheon 2012 TOUR DATE Cruise June 17-19 • Fort William Henry Museum 95 DOUBLE • Prospect Mountain SINGLE - $489 TRIPLE - $399 • Saratoga Springs – Rates Per Person – Sightseeing Tour

$419

ONE-DAY TOURS

Princeton, NJ and Grounds for Sculpture

Mount Vernon, Virginia

On this guided tour of Princeton University and the surrounding neighborhoods, see and learn about the history and stories of the university. Enjoy a buffet lunch at The Nassau Club, the oldest private dining club in America where members have included the Kennedys, the Rockefellers, the Fords and more. We will have full access to the club amenities including the bedroom of TS Eliot, the CIA interview room and Grover Cleveland’s private gun room. Later we’ll visit Grounds For Sculpture, exhibiting works by contemporary sculptors in its museum buildings and landscaped sculpture park. $99.95 pp; Lunch Included May 5

On this special birthday tour, we’ll have plenty of time to tour the mansion house and outbuildings including the slave quarters, kitchen, stables, and greenhouse. Stroll four different gardens, hike the Forest Trail, visit the George Washington Museum, the Archaeology & Restoration Museum and explore the Pioneer Farmer site, a four-acre working farm. We’ll dine colonial style at the charming Mount Vernon Inn restaurant featuring colonial servers and delicious cuisine. $99.95 pp; Lunch Included July 21

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INTERNATIONAL MOTOR COACH G R O U P, I N C .

Starr’s 9th Annual Reunion Cruise to

The Bahamas & Florida sail aboard the Carnival Pride® from Baltimore 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS Escorted All Shipboard Meals Included SPECIAL INCLUSIONS: • $75 PER CABIN ONBOARD CREDIT •STARR TOURS PRIVATE COCKTAIL PARTY 2012 TOUR DATE October 14-21 – RATES FROM –

DOUBLE -

$49995

SINGLE - $77995

TRIPLE - $42995 – Rates Per Person –

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

Ships’ Registry The Bahamas and Panama

Join hundreds of Starr friends and family for an ever-exciting Starr Reunion cruise aboard the Carnival Pride featuring everything you could want on your vacation. Cruise to Florida and the beautiful Bahamas, featuring sun drenched shores, sophisticated shopping, sizzling nightlife, pristine white sand, turquoise waters, gentle surf and exotic m rine life. Ports of Cal

• Port Canaveral (Orlando), lorida • Nassau, Bahamas Freepo t Bahamas

Plus, 3 “Fun Days” at seasm