Sunrise Tours Spring 2017 Tour Catalog

june 2017-may 2018 volume XLIV

343 S. Kirkwood Rd. Suite 210 Saint Louis, MO 63122 (314) 394-3081 or (800) 881-8804 travelsunrise.com

Quebec City

Loyalty Program

Quebec City is known for its European feel. Stroll the cobbestone streets of Old Quebec, a UNESCO World Heritage treasure and the only fortified city north of Mexico. Visit this charming city on Canadian Whale Route on page 8 or on Creme de la Creme on page 56.

We’re happy to continue offering the loyalty program again in 2017. So, on your 2nd tour (of four days or more) with us in 2017, subtract $50 off your tour price. On the 3rd tour (of four days or more) with us in 2017, subtract $100 and so on. The more you travel, the more you save! (Program is based on the calendar year, so all eligible tours depart within 2017.)

One Day Tours

Small Town USA - Kirkwood

New Hermann Farm & Museum

Wednesday, May 24, 2017 Opened in May 2016, this living history farm will give us a firsthand look at what daily life was like for early German settlers of the lower MO River Valley in the mid-1800’s. A sure show-stopper on the tram tour through the farm are the beautiful Shire draft horses. Visits of the house, barn, outbuildings and four-square garden also narrate this step back in history. A picnic lunch from Hermann Wurst Haus, sampling of some Hermann wines and a little time to explore the shops round out this lovely spring day in Hermann. L $99

Wednesday, June 14, 2017 We will be offering a series of day trips to local small towns, and since Sunrise Tours moved their office from Benton Park in St. Louis to Kirkwood last year, we thought Kirkwood would be a good way to begin this series. Kirkwood was founded in 1853 and named after the civil engineer James P. Kirkwood, who was in charge of locating, surveying and building the Pacific Railroad. He determined Kirkwood to be a good location for this first railroad stop west of the Mississippi. It was the first planned suburb of St. Louis and its downtown and train station are on the National Register of Historic Places. You will have

TABLE OF CONTENTS One day tours JUNE 2017 “Grand” Michigan Cards vs Orioles & Phillies The Ark Let Freedom Ring JULY 2017 Shores of Lake Ontario Fly Mystery Canadian Whale Route Resorts of Lake Michigan Pacific Northwest Bar Harbor & Canada AUGUST 2017 IN Amish & Quilt Gardens Bermuda Cruise by Coach Washington Waterways Cape Cod & more “Sunsational” Central MO Wonders of Oregon Northwest Coast The Dakotas Mid-California SEPTEMBER 2017 Great American Music Door County California National Parks NYC & Hudson Valley Yellowstone, Badlands

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Canyonlands p. 24 Colorado Trains p. 25 Route 66 p. 26 Buffalo Round-up p. 27 Canadian Rails & Rockies p. 28 Upper Peninsula/Grand p. 29 New England Fall Adventure p. 30

JANUARY 2018 Florida Stay N Play Florida Keys

OCTOBER 2017 Fall Mystery p. 20 Southwest Grand Adventure p. 31 Wisconsin Fall Colors p. 32 New England Coastal Colors p. 33 Laurel Highlands & Gettysburg p. 34 West Virginia Rails & Riches p. 35 Fall in the Smokies p. 36 Ozark 4-Star Fall p. 36

APRIL 2018 Chattanooga in the Spring DC Cherry Blossom Southern Charm Spotlight Texas National Parks of the SW Georgia on My Mind

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MAY 2018 Canyonlands Niagara Falls Creme de la Creme California National Parks California Zephyr Yellowstone & more Boardwalks & Lighthouses

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JULY 2018 Iceland

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Policies Booking Forms

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NOVEMBER 2017 Gulf Shores Getaway French Lick Holiday Branson Holiday Chicago featuring Hamilton

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DECEMBER 2017 Holidays at the Homestead San Antonio Holiday Omaha Christmas Holidayville Christmas Coastal New Year’s Eve Colorado New Year’s Eve Rose Parade

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FEBRUARY 2018 Desert Escape p. 47 Yellowstone in Winter p. 48

Watch for these blue stars as they indicate the tour includes a “tour manager favorite”.

“All inclusive” Remember, a Sunrise Tour is an inclusive product. All activities, tickets, taxes and typically two meals per day (included meals are indicated in the daily itinerary; b=breakfast, l=lunch, d=dinner, hot apps= extensive appetizers that could replace a dinner) are included so that your only expenses on the road will be meals that are not included, souvenirs and a gratuity for your tour manager, driver and step-on guides if you so desire. On a few tours, 2 meals a day may not be included, and will be indicated as such.

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time to explore and spend your provided “Kirkwood money” at the Kirkwood Farmer’s Market and the little shops and restaurants in this historic area followed by a guided tour of Mudd’s Grove, an antebellum red brick home and site of Kirkwood Historical Society and the Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center. L $89

Cardinals/Brewers Baseball Game

Thursday, June 15, 2017 Visit the Cardinals Hall of Fame and enjoy a buffet dinner, full service bar and a great view of the game from your reserved seats on the rooftop deck overlooking Busch Stadium of the AT&T Rooftop in Ballpark Village - what a way to experience the excitement of the Cardinal Nation! 6:15 PM game time. Unlimited food and drinks included. D $129

Peach Day in Calhoun County

Thursday, July 27, 2017 You may have heard of or tasted a delicious Calhoun Peach. If so, you know they are celebrated throughout our area. Join us on our fun Peach Day and get a behind the scenes look at a family-owned orchard and learn about the planting and care of the trees and what it takes to grow the different varieties. Visit a packing shed to see how the fruit is sorted and packed to send to market and enjoy a stop at a roadside market. Peach Day will, of course, include eating the fresh ripe fruit in various forms including a frozen peach drink and peach ice cream. Lunch today is at the charming Point Pleasant Restaurant, once a one-room school house, where your delicious dessert will feature, you guessed it, Peaches! Join us on a fun day in the country! L $99

Stages Production of 9 to 5 The Musical

Saturday, August 12, 2017 Enjoy a private dining experience at Peppe’s in Kirkwood before a late afternoon performance in the intimate Robert G. Reim Theatre of 9 to 5 The Musical. Based on the 1980 hit movie, this hilarious musical filled with upbeat and optimistic songs by Dolly Parton will have you laughing, crying and cheering as the three female coworkers take over and make over their company and discover the joys of working 9 to 5. L $124

Annual “Deutsch Country Days” at Luxenhaus Farm

Saturday, October 21, 2017 Interact with juried artisans in traditional period costumes demonstrating early 1700-1850s German Pioneer Folkways and life skills and stroll through a covered bridge, a log home and cabins at historic Luxenhaus Farm near Marthasville, MO. The sound and smell of German music and food and colors of autumn make a perfect backdrop for this truly educational and family-oriented German living history festival selected by USA Today as one of the top 10 food festivals in the nation! L $99

Oktoberfest River Cruise & Arch Grounds Tour

Sunday, October 22, 2017 Guten Tag! To celebrate Oktoberfest, known as the largest Volksfest (People’s Fair) in the world, board a Gateway Arch Riverboat and enjoy a festive 2-hour Cruise and delicious German Buffet. Dance to live German music and toast to good friends and fun times on the river. We have reserved indoor main deck seating for your comfort while you dine on traditional German dishes (Guten Appetit!) and enjoy the Omm Pah Pah music while cruising along the mighty waters of the Mississippi River. Gehen wir! (Let’s go!) The CityArchRiver project has expanded and invigorated the Jefferson National Expansion Memorial. You will have a guided walking tour of the renovated Arch grounds and learn more about this historic transformation. L $108

“Spirits of the Past” – Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery

Thursday, November 9, 2017 As Veterans Day approaches discover, or re-discover, Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. On the National Register of Historic Places, it was the first permanent military base west of the Mississippi River, is the resting place of soldiers from all wars our military have fought and is the largest burial site of Civil War soldiers in MO. A guide will step aboard our coach as we explore the cemetery grounds.

Visits to the Civil War Museum and the new Telephone Museum as well as a delicious lunch will also be included. L $82

Holiday Brass Concert

Monday, August 21, 2017 SOLD OUT!

Monday, December 4, 2017 The best way to begin your Holiday Season is at the 26th Annual Holiday Brass Concert featuring members of the International Women’s Brass Conference performing traditional carols. Come enjoy the bagpipers and drummers, both adult and children’s choirs and special guest performers for a memorable holiday experience. Again this year we have reserved the front six rows, giving you the best seats in the house to enjoy the concert. After the 10:30 AM morning performance, enjoy a delicious lunch at The Tavern Kitchen & Bar and find yourself filled with Holiday warmth to last the season. L $104

Small Town USA – Greenville, IL

Christmas Country Church Tour

Total Solar Eclipse

Monday, September 25, 2017 Our exploration of this small town just an hour east of St. Louis is filled with surprises. See the DeMoulin Bros. & Co., the world’s largest and oldest manufacturer of marching band uniforms and formal concert apparel, then explore DeMoulin Museum, dedicated to the founders, employees and unique products of this company throughout its 125 years including its large and rare collection of initiation devices! Our visit to Marcoot Jersey Creamery will include a guided tour of the milking parlor, calf barn and creamery and a sampling of their cheeses and custard-style ice cream - sure to delight the palateand yes, there will be time to shop! Lunch included on this “Made in Illinois” adventure. L $82

Thursday, December 14, 2017 Discover the charm of country hospitality and the true Spirit of Christmas when you visit several century-old churches in Southeast Missouri with our local Step-on-guide/historian. Representing several denominations and decorated for the Holidays, the churches range from wood-clad chapels without electricity to stone and brick masterpieces, each with its own unique history. Visit also the Lutheran Heritage Center, St. Mary’s Seminary and Stonie’s Sausage Shop. A delicious lunch will be prepared for you by the ladies of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek, after which you will savor the music, decorations, history and warmth of the local churches and establishments you visit. L $97

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“Grand” Vacation to Michigan

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Day 2: Grand Traverse Bay Browse charming Saugatuck, known as “The Art Coast of Michigan”, and its downtown Village Square area featuring art galleries and shops. Dine on beautiful Lake Michigan before heading to our lakefront hotel, The Sugar Beach Resort, with beautiful views on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay for a 2- night stay. B, D

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Day 3: Sleeping Bear Dunes and Grand Traverse Bay Join our local guide for a scenic drive past cherry orchards and around Old Mission Peninsula, then along Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Sample local and unique cherry items at the Cherry Republic before enjoying lunch surrounded by beautiful artwork at the Old Mission Tavern. Visit Chateau Grand Traverse Winery for a private tasting of local wines before heading back to our resort. B, L

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nowned Grand Hotel, the island’s premier luxury resort, where the longest porch in the world overlooks the Straits of Mackinac. Enjoy a five-course dinner in the Grand Hotel’s elegant dining room. B, D

Day 5: Mackinac Island and Grand Rapids After a restful night in one of the Grand’s beautiful rooms and a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a horse drawn carriage tour of the island. Before the return ferry ride, we have our third delectable meal at the Grand Hotel; lunch at the incomparable Grand Buffet!

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June 10-15, 2017 June 12-17, 2017 Per person rates double $1339 triple/quad $1201 single $1776

Featuring a two-night stay on the shores of Lake Michigan at the Sugar Beach Resort and an overnight at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.

Day 6: Return Home Return to St. Louis having had a very “Grand” vacation!

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Day 4: Mackinac Island, overnight Grand Hotel Travel along Lake Michigan for a ferry ride to Mackinac Island. You’ll feel like you’re stepping back in time when you take a horse and carriage to the world re-

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• At 660 feet, the Grand Hotel’s front porch is the world’s longest and is visible as you approach the island.

• No motorized vehicles are allowed on Mackinac Island. All transportation is provided by horse and carriage or bicycle. Mackinac Island is only accessible by ferry boat or plane.

• The Grand Hotel plants one ton of bulbs each fall including 24,000 tulips and 3,000 daffodils.

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Cardinals vs Orioles & Phillies

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Holiday Inn Philadelphia June 16-22, 2017 Stadium, located just one block from Citizens Bank Per person rates Park. B, D double $1589

triple/quad $1398 NJ OH Baltimore Day 2: Baltimore, Day 5: Explore Philadel- single $2076 WV 2 game one phia, game three DE VA First night VA Arrive in Baltimore Spend the morning explorHighlight MD Rehoboth for a 2-night stay at ing the new Museum of the Includes a visit to the Last night Beach Tour route the Baltimore MarAmerican Revolution filled brand new Museum of WV Overnight riott Inner Harbor with exhibits bringing to life the American Revoluat Camden Yards, the original “greatest gention. located a block away eration” and celebrating the from the stadium and a short walk to the vibrant Inner continuing relevance of the American Revolution. AfHarbor area, home to the National Aquarium, restau- ter a “Taste of Philly” lunch rants and shopping. Head to beautiful Camden Yards, at the Museum, enjoy free the first and still one of the finest examples of the new time to explore Philadelphia. retro stadium designs, to see the Cards take on the AL Independence Hall, Franklin East Baltimore Orioles from section 87. B, L Court and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier of the RevDay 3: Explore Baltimore, game two olution are steps away from Spend the morning exploring the best of Baltimore the Museum! See the Cards with our local guide complete with sweet treats from take on the Phillies under the local “Charm City” favorites. Enjoy lunch at a local fa- lights at Citizens Bank Park in vorite before heading back to the ballpark for our sec- section 109 during our final Baltimore Inner Harbor ond game against the Orioles. Board the Annapolitan game of the tour. B, L II for a narrated cruise of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor and nearby landmarks. B, L Day 6: Eastern Ohio After a delicious stop at Hershey’s Chocolate World in Day 4: Philadelphia Hershey, PA, continue to Eastern Ohio for dinner and Enjoy sandy beaches, ocean breezes and a walk on the overnight stay. B, D famous boardwalk during a morning stop at Rehoboth Beach before continuing to the “City of Brotherly Day 7: Return home. B Love,” Philadelphia. Check-in for a 2-night stay at the

Day 1: Cincinnati, OH Arrive in Cincinnati this afternoon for an exclusive opening of the American Sign Museum which brings to life the stories behind signs and their evolution on American landscape. Enjoy a guided tour of this oneof-a-kind museum before dinner in the city. Discover the Birthplace of American Astronomy where the country’s oldest telescope resides. The Cincinnati Observatory is ranked as a top 15 attraction by Midwest Living Magazine as evidenced when we peer into the skies guided by an expert Astronomer. Unpack for a 2-night stay in southern Cincy. D Day 2: Creation Docents greet us at Covington’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption to share stories of the history and architecture and describe why construction began in 1894 and remains largely unfinished today. This afternoon, visit the state-of-the-art Creation Museum to venture through biblical history, enjoy botanical gardens and delve into stunning exhibits. B, D Day 3: The Ark Encounter

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Experience the life-size Noah’s Ark by touring the world’s largest timber-frame structure at over 500 feet June 27-30, 2017 long and 50 feet high; this full-size replica engineering Per person rates marvel inspires awe at first sight! Pages of the Bible double $799 come alive right before your eyes. Be sure to take time triple/quad $719 to spot animals at the Ararat Ridge Zoo! Head south to where Bluegrass meets the rolling hills of Appalachia single $996 and the historic Boone Tavern Hotel. Learn the history and culture of this artisanal American region with a local expert. This IN IL Sign Museum evening, relax and tap your toes 2 Cincinnati to the music show at Renfro ValOH ley and experience why they are First 2 nights Life Size coined Kentucky’s Country Music Noah’s Ark Last night Capital. B, D Highlight 1 Berea KY Day 4: Appalachia Tour route Historic Boone Explore Kentucky crafts and arts Tavern Hotel center, shop for unique artistic items and learn about the skilled artisans who created them. Travel home with fond memories of The Ark and Appalachia. B

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Let Freedom Ring!

Day 1: Mid-Ohio Travel to Ohio for an overnight stay. D

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Day 2: Philadelphia, PA Arrive in Philadelphia in time for dinner. Philly is known for its eclectic “foodie” culture. Tonight savor a Brazilian dinner at Fogo de Chao where servers carve the meat tableside! Get comfortable in our midtown hotel for a 2-night stay. B, D Day 3: “We the people…”

Experience the power, fascination and drama of the National Constitution Center, the world’s first and only museum devoted to the U.S. Constitution including a live drama presentation, Freedom Rising. With our personal expert, tour “Americas most historic square mile” in Independence National Historical Park to view the revered Liberty Bell, Independence Hall (where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were signed) and the site of the first President’s “White” House because from 1790 to 1800 Philadelphia was capital of the United States. B, D Day 4: DC Good Morning Philly! After breakfast, head to the exciting new Museum of American Revolution. Immerse yourself in the early road to Independence through immersive gallery experiences, object theaters and recreated historical scenes. “The Revolution was in the minds and hearts of the people…” Adams, 1818. Reflect on our nation’s history with lunch in the museum before traveling to celebrate the holiday in our nation’s capital. It is a time to celebrate! Unpack your bags for a 2-night stay in the DC area. B, L

Per person rates double $1776 Day 6: President homes A freedom tour would not be complete without a visit triple $1574 to the homes of some of our fine presidents. This morn- single $2287

ing we depart for Mount Vernon, George Washington’s mansion, gardens and grounds. Then we’re off to Charlottesville, VA to tour Monticello, the estate of Thomas Jefferson. You will get an intimate look at the house Thomas Jefferson built and furnished for himself and his family including glimpses of the books and objects that reveal Jefferson’s sharp mind. Enjoy dinner and The home of Thomas Jefferson, Monticello an overnight stay at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel. The hotel, opened in 1924, is considered an excellent example of a Colonial Revivalist style with modern amenities. B, D The Museum of the American Revolution opened Day 7: George Washington National Forest After some time to relax and explore the quaint com- its doors to the public on munity of Staunton, VA, continue our travels west, April 19, 2017! Thanks to passing through the George Washington National For- supporters from all fifty est, to arrive in Lexington, KY for our overnight stay. states, they will bring the dramatic story America’s B, D War for Independence home to Philadelphia, Day 8: Woodford Enroute home, stop at Woodford Reserve Distillery the headquarters of the for a guided factory tour and tasting. Then, full of pa- Revolution. triotic memories, arrive home this evening. B

Day 5: God Bless America Today we celebrate the 4th of July in our Nation’s Capital. A guided tour will educate and entertain as we tour DC and learn of its immense history. Explore the National Mall Smithsonian museums and the SmithMid Ohio sonian Folklife Festival 1 which is an exposition of cultural heritage held on the Mall featuring musicians, storytellers and craftspeople. Watch the “Rockets Red Glare” (in our private Sunrise Tours Woodford Distillery chairs) as the spectacular 1 fireworks display lights Lexington up the night sky. Nothing

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Shores of Lake Ontario Part 3 of 5 Great Lakes Series

Day 1: Mid-Ohio Our journey to Lake Ontario begins with a drive north to mid-Ohio for an overnight stay. D Day 2: Toronto Cross the Canadian border and arrive in trendy Toronto for a 2-night stay in the heart of downtown. This evening is a treat as we enjoy dinner and a Broadway performance of “Beautiful - the Carole King Musical” at Ed Mirvish Theatre, located in one of the largest theatre districts in the English-speaking world. B, D Day 3: Toronto Experience the hustle and bustle of Canada’s largest city with our local guide. Visit St. Lawrence Market, Bloor Street, the University of Toronto campus, historic riverfront and more. Cruise through the tranquil waters of Toronto’s naturally protected harbor aboard the Oriole during a narrated scenic cruise. Experience the best views of Toronto’s iconic and ever-changing city skyline while enjoying the relaxing harbor breeze.

Explore downtown Toronto during your evening of leisure. B, L Day 4: Thousand Islands Travel east along the Lake Ontario shoreline for a stop in Kingston, the oldest city in Ontario and gateway to the world-famous Thousand Islands. Tour the home of Canada’s first Prime Minister, Bellevue House, beautifully restored to its original 1840s style. Explore Ontario’s oldest market, Kingston Public Market, before arriving in Alexandria Bay, NY, located in the heart of the Thousand Islands. Enjoy a 2-night stay at the Riveredge Resort with breathtaking views of the St. Lawrence River from your personal balcony. B, D Day 5: Thousand Islands Grab your camera and sunglasses as we board our triple-deck vessel for a cruise of both the Canadian and American sections of the Thousand Islands. Journey through narrow island passages, surrounded by the natural beauty of the islands, and marvel at the majes-

ty, diversity and originality of the island homes, while enjoying a lovely lunch on board. Spend the afternoon exploring Boldt Castle, a 129 room replica of a Rhineland castle, built at the turn of the 19th century by entrepreneur George C. Boldt for his wife as a ‘summer home’. B, L

July 8-15, 2017 Per person rates* double $2135 triple/quad $1919 single $2689

* Includes return Day 6: Sackets Harbor to Niagara Falls flight to STL Join our local guide for a driving tour of the historic, coastal town of Sackets Harbor.

Visit battlefield sites from one First night of the most crucial battles in the Last night War of 1812 and experience the Boldt Overnight Castle Bellevue city’s diverse architecture backHouse Highlight 2 dropped by sweeping vistas of Alexandria Tour route Lake Ontario. Follow the SeaBay Flight route Toronto way Trail for a stop at the pictur2 esque Sodus Bay Lighthouse, 2 Niagara Falls a pillar in the Lake’s most sceMaid of the Mist nic harbor since 1824. Arrive in boat tour Buffalo Niagara Falls for dinner and a 2-night stay at the Sheraton at the Falls Hotel. B, D NJ PA 1 Mid Ohio Day 7: Exploring Niagara Falls Step back in time during a tour of Old Fort Niagara, which Combine this tour with played a vital role during the colonial wars by protect- Canadian Whale Route ing access to the Great Lakes region. Visit original on page 8 and take 18th century buildings, enjoy incredible views of Ni$450 off the combined agara River and take part in exciting living history programs. Experience the majestic and humbling power per person rate! of the great Niagara Falls when we board the Maid of the Mist boat for a ride to the base of the falls. Take a thrilling walk into the stormy mist zone of the Falls during an optional Cave of the Winds tour (additional expense). End the evening with an elegant meal at the Top of the Falls Restaurant. B, D

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Fly Mystery Tour Have you ever been on your way to the airport but not known where you’re flying? Join us for some adventure as we embark on a fly mystery tour!

July 12-15, 2017 Per person rates* double $920 triple/quad $840 single $1115 * Includes roundtrip air from STL

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triple/quad $2617 Day 6: Whale Watching Cruise 2 Day 2: Garden of the Parked at the foot of a dramatic single $3634 Québec City Overnight Great Spirit fjord sits Tadoussac, a 416 year old * Includes roundtrip NB Highlight Visit 1000 islands historic town situated where warm airfare from STL. Tour route Notre Dame where St. Lawrence fresh waters of the Saguenay Featuring Basilica two-night Flight route meets Lake Ontarmix with the frigid, salt waters 2 ME stays in Montreal, Montreal io. Depart Alexanof the St. Lawrence River and atCharlevoix and Quebec Boldt dria Bay, aboard the tract krill, which attracts whales!

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Buffalo New York NY RI CT central part of the on a beautiful bay and explore Something new every 1000 Islands stunning the island including the Tadousday! This was our scenic region. Catch a glimpse of vacation retreats for sac Chapel, built in 1747 is the oldest wooden church first trip and it was some of the wealthiest people in North America! Visit in Canada. B, L very nice. We will be historic Boldt Castle on Heart Island and then travel to Montreal for a 2-night stay. B, L Day 7: Charlevoix to Quebec City repeat customers!

Tour the factory of Laiterie Charlevoix and learn how Day 3: Bonjour Montreal! the terrain and culture of Baie-St-Paul cultivates a - Sheryl and Roger H. Montreal is renowned for its duality of Old World charm sustainable cheese enterprise. Arrive Rue Saint-Jeaninfused with North American energy. A local expert will Baptiste “main street” to stroll, shop or enjoy eats. 2015 Canadian Whale acquaint us with Montreal’s sights including spectacu- Enroute to Quebec City, visit the family owned Copper Route lar Notre-Dame Basilica, the colorful port area, the Art Museum and learn how copper ore is transformed modern bustling underground shopping and Mount into beautiful art. A special Royal for panoramic views of this lovely city. B, D treat is planned for a traditional sugar shack dinner Day 4: Val-Jalbert meal with live entertainDepart Montreal for Chambord and enjoy the scenery ment and poured “taffy on of the Laurentian Mountains along the rocky Cana- snow” for dessert. Unpack dian Shield. Did you know these mountains consist of for a 2-night stay in Quebec Precambrian rocks over 540 million years old? Explore City. B, D Val-Jalbert Historical Village, an authentic village that recreates and celebrates the 1920’s. Board the old Trol- Day 8: Quebec City Freeleybus and learn how the village’s Quiatchouan Falls style Day helped this community have the luxury of electricity 25 This morning, a local expert years before anyone else in the province. B, D joins our coach for an informative tour of the most Eu- Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu, 2 night stay Day 5: Rendezvous with Nature ropean of North American In the gorgeous Charlevoix region, the Saguenay cities, Quebec City. See the massive stone architecFjord, carved by Ice Age glaciers, is the only navigable ture and the heavily fortified walls and charm of Old Combine this tour with fjord in North America. The best way to view the pre- Quebec City. The rest of the day is yours to explore Shores of Lake Ontario cipitous cliffs, the statue of Notre Dame du Saguenay this remarkable UNESCO World Heritage treasure. on page 7 or Bar Harand stunning scenery is aboard a cruise boat with Les Perhaps you will shop in the cobblestone streets of Old bor on page 11 and Croisieres du Fjord. Ah, simply a majestic landscape! Town, ride the Funiculaire, visit historical sites of intertake $450 off the comDisembark in picturesque L’Anse-Saint-Jean for lunch est or simply relax while dining in a café. B bined per person rate! before traveling the countryside to the charming village of La Malbaie for a 2-night stay at the 4-star Fair- Day 9: Au Revoir! mont Manoir Richelieu copper roofed castle, turned Flight home from Quebec City. B First night Last night

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Resorts of Lake Michigan Day 1: South Haven, MI Our journey to Lake Michigan starts with an overnight stay in South Haven, MI. D Day 2: Saugatuck, MI Board a comfortable dune buggy for a narrated tour of the Saugatuck sand dunes. Learn about the lost town of Singapore and watch for sightings of local wildlife.

Spend time exploring the waterfront downtown Village Square before continuing to the charming town of Charlevoix, nestled between the sandy shores of Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix. Unpack for a 2-night stay at the quaint, AAA diamond rated Weathervane Terrace Inn & Suites. B, D Day 3: Charlevoix, MI Join our local guide for a tour of “Charlevoix the Beautiful!” Visit the renowned Earl Young “Mushroom Houses,” cross the famous drawbridge and more. Enjoy lunch surrounded by soaring stone towers and romantic courtyards at Castle Farms, built in 1918 as a working dairy farm by Albert Loeb, President of Sears, Roebuck and Co. Head to the family-owned Friske Orchards, a staple in northern Michigan since 1962. Take a wagon tour of the orchards and a chance to pick your own cherries before an evening at leisure to explore downtown Charlevoix. B, L Day 4: Traverse City, MI Head south to Traverse City, home to miles of sugarsand beaches and sapphire-blue water. Board the Tall Ship Manitou, a replica of an 1800’s coasting cargo schooner, for a relaxing sail on Lake Michigan guided by waves and wind from the ship’s 3000 square feet of sail. Arrive in Frankfort for an overnight stay at the beautiful lakefront Harbor Lights Resort. Enjoy free time at the resort’s private beach and a delicious dinner at the historic Hotel Frankfort. B, D Day 5: Sleeping Bear Dunes Take a picturesque journey along Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, home to the largest freshwater sand dunes in the world and breathtaking views of Lake Michigan’s clear waters. Visit the Cherry Republic, the world’s largest exclusive retailer of cherry food creations, to sample some of their creations, including their cherry wine. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in Ludington, MI. B, D Castle Farms

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Day 6: Lake Michigan Board the S.S. Badger Ferry for an authentic steam- Per person rates ship experience as we take the 4-hour journey across double $1699 Lake Michigan complete with a full hot breakfast buffet triple/quad $1492 on board. The historic American Club Resort in Kohler, single $2224 WI was built in 1918 to house the Kohler Company’s immigrant workers. Enjoy lunch at the resort before touring the Kohler Design Center and the historic Kohler Village, one of the oldest Castle First night planned garden 2 Farms communities in Last night Charlevoix America. Check Overnight into the luxurious 1 Frankfort Blue Harbor ReHighlight sort and Spa on Tour route 1 Ludington the shores of Lake Michigan, featurSheboygan 1 Ferry ing breathtaking Ride Blue Harbor views from your Resort waterfront room.

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cellent opportunities to view beaver, elk, and osprey July 22-Aug. 1 2017 complete with up close views of Three Sisters MounPer person rates* tain and some of the tallest peaks in the Rockies Front range. Arrive for a 2-night stay at the Banff Caribou double $3579 triple/quad $3213 Lodge & Spa. B, D

Day 2: Boeing Tour & Vancouver, BC Enjoy a guided tour of the world’s largest building by volume, the Boeing Factory. Cross the border into Canada and join our local guide for a tour of the bustling British Columbia seaport city of Vancouver.

Check in for a 2-night stay at the four-diamond River Rock Casino Resort, overlooking the Fraser River. B, D

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Day 6: Athabasca Glacier Join our local guide for a scenic journey north on the Icefield Parkway into Jasper National Park. Experience the azure blue waters of the glacier-fed Peyto Lake and explore the most photographed spot in the Canadian Rockies, Lake Louise. Enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience during a “snow coach” trek onto the surface of Athabasca Glacier, part of the largest icefield in the Canadian Rockies. B, D

Day 3: Vancouver Island, BC Ferry over to Vancouver Island and experience an explosion of color at the world-famous Butchart Gardens, featuring 55 acres of stunning and meticulously kept gardens. Enjoy lunch overlooking the beautiful rose garden before an afternoon of leisure to explore British Columbia’s capital city, Victoria, with an ocean or mountain vista around every corner. B, L

Day 7: Kootenay National Park, BC Travel through Kootenay National Park, filled with icy mountain rivers and steamy hot springs, to Radium Hot Springs, BC for a European luncheon at Helna’s Stube Restaurant. Cross back into the United States and unpack for a 2-night stay in Whitefish, Montana.

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Day 4: Revelstoke, BC Journey along the scenic Trans-Canada Highway to the inland mountains of British Columbia for an overnight stay nestled between the crystal clear waters of Three Valley Lake and sheer cliffs of the Monashee Mountains in Revelstoke. Step back in time to the pioneer days of a typical 1800’s British Columbia western town during a guided tour and BBQ Dinner. B, D

Day 8: Glacier National Park Board the narrated “red bus jammers” for a journey along the Going-to-the-Sun-Road, the only road that crosses Glacier National Park. Enjoy the fresh air and views of Glacier’s pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains and spectacular lakes. After lunch in the park, enjoy an afternoon of leisure to experience Whitefish’s laid-back western vibe. B, L

Day 5: Bow River Float Trip and Banff, Alberta Travel through Rogers Pass, Glacier and Yoho National Parks into Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest national park. Enjoy the grandeur of the Canadian Rocky Mountains while floating on the Bow River with experienced river guides. This leisurely float offers exFirst night

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Day 9: Cascade Mountains, Washington Travel through Coeur D’Alene National Forest and the fertile farmlands of Wenatchee Valley to Leavenworth, WA nestled in the heart of the Cascade Mountains. Enjoy dinner with German entertainment and an overnight stay at the charming Bavarian Lodge. Herzlich Willkommen! B, D

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Day 10: Leavenworth and Cashmere, Washington Learn about the cycle-of-life for wild salmon during a guided tour of the Leavenworth Fish Hatchery before a visit to the historic Cashmere Museum and Pioneer Village. After a scenic drive through the Cascades, enjoy a final overnight stay near Seattle. B, D Day 11: Return flight Fly home from Seattle. B

* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL

The Rocky Mountains roll on for a thousand miles with snowcapped peaks, thick forests and clear glacial lakes. Banff was the first of the Canadian Rockies’ National Parks established in 1885. Join us as we explore this incredibly majestic region.

Combine this tour with Washington Waterways on page 13 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

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…thanks for making the tour of the Northwest and Canada such a success. The meals and hotels were wonderful. We enjoyed all the beautiful scenery and…look forward to another trip in the near future.

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Bar Harbor & the Canadian Maritime Provinces

Day 1: Fly to Boston area Board a flight for Boston and travel north to Bangor, ME for a two night stay. D

Day 5: Baddeck After a leisurely 2 2 Baddeck breakfast, take QB Saint Caribou time to explore John Ferry 1 more of historic Halifax 2 Bangor Bay of Fundy 2 downtown HaliAugusta VT Cruise 1 fax on your own.

Peggy’s Cove Acadia NS Day 2: Bar Harbor Continue our jourNational Park NH First night Depart this morning for ney to Baddeck.

Highlight Last night picturesque Bar Harbor, Spend the next Tour route Overnight Maine. Nowhere along 2-nights at the SilBoston Fly in/out of Boston the Atlantic seaboard ver Dart Lodge, a MA is the “stern and rockhuge hit with past bound coast” more picturesque than Acadia National Sunrise travelers, and experience the warm Cape BretPark! A scenic carriage ride through the park enhances on hospitality. B, D our visit to this enchanting area. Enjoy a delightful dinner at the Jordan Pond House. B, D Day 6: Cabot Trail Spend the day on one of Canada’s most famous sceDay 3: Bay of Fundy Ferry nic drives – The Cabot Trail. Stop to visit the “hookers” With passports in hand we are off to St. John, NB to making rugs, and take many photos from viewpoints board a ferry for a cruise across the Bay of Fundy, one high above the Atlantic Ocean. B, L of Canada’s Natural Wonders. Enroute, you may spot a whale playing in the high tides before arriving in coast- Day 7: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island al Digby, Nova Scotia. From there travel across scenic Visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum before travNova Scotia before arriving in Halifax for a two night eling by ferry to Prince Edward Island for a two-night stay at the Courtyard by Marriott. B, D stay in Charlottetown. B, D

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Day 4: Peggy’s Cove and Hailfax Today is full of history and fun, so, bring your cameras and sunglasses! This morning, make the journey to picturesque Peggy’s Cove to visit the rustic charm of this famous fishing village and lighthouse. A local guide will lead us back to Halifax to explore its legacy and charm. B, D

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July 25-Aug. 4, 2017 Per person rates* double $3129 triple/quad $2856 single $3799 * Includes roundtrip flight from STL

Combine this tour with Canadian Whale on page 8 or combine with Cape Cod on page 14 and take $450 off the combined rate!

Day 8: Prince Edward Island Explore this intriguing island and visit an Anne of Green Gables site, see some of the famous coastline and travel through the quaint villages. Enjoy Charlottetown waterfront before dinner and a performance of Anne of Green Gables the Musical, at the Confederation of the Arts Centre. B, D Day 9: St. John, NB Cross the Confederation Bridge into New Brunswick where we see two natural phenomena –the Reversing Falls and the Hopewell Rocks – you have to see them to believe them! This evening dine at the historic Union Club, which was founded in 1884, before checking into the luxurious Chateau Saint John. B, D Day 10: St. Andrews Today, visit the charming town of St. Andrews before we continue on to central Maine. Enjoy a farewell dinner at the Governor Hill Mansion, a grand Colonial Revival home built with brick from St. Louis. B, D

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Indiana Amish Country & Quilt Gardens Discover the Amish and Mennonite culture at the Menno-Hof Interpretive Center depicting real life experiences. Enjoy Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival, a top 100 ABA Event, featuring 300 artists and crafters, live entertainment and festival goodies. Dine family-style at a traditional Threshers Dinner and top off the evening with a live musical theater performance of the Broadway production Anything Goes in the popular and majestic 1911 Round Barn Theatre at Amish Lake Acres. B, D Michigan

Day 1: Shipshewana, IN Travel to Elkhart, IN and explore the quilt gardens of Linton’s Enchanted Garden shop. Enjoy dinner at a RiverWalk restaurant with views of the Elkhart River.

Shipshewana, IN, in the heart of Indiana’s vibrant Amish country, is our home for the next three nights at the Farmstead Inn, whose large rooms were designed to evoke the feeling of a quaint farmhouse. D Day 2: Amish Backroads Experience first-hand why thousands flock to “the trading place of America” at the Shipshewana Flea Market, the largest of its kind in the Midwest! Our personal guide/gardener will give us “all the dirt” on a tour of the quilt gardens and murals along Heritage Trail. Learn about the fascinating lifestyle of the Amish on tour and a Haystack lunch in an Amish home. Visit Martin’s Buggy Shop to see how sleighs and carriages are made and meet the Lehman family at the noodle making shop at Dutch Country Market. B, L

Day 4: Cheese and Rolls Visit Guggisberg Deutsch Käse Haus Cheese Factory, honored in 2010 at the World Dairy Expo for making the world’s best Colby. The aroma from Rise ‘n Roll Bakery will make your mouth water as you explore the store…perhaps for a specialty homemade donut! Return home this evening. B

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Day 8: Royal Naval Dockyard Enjoy another beautiful day in Bermuda! Take another day to relax on the pink sand beaches or possibly visit some of the fantastic shops you haven’t already visited. You can visit the museum of the Royal Naval Dockyard, an impressive military fortress built in 1815.

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Day 10: Disembark Say good-bye to the seas and board the coach to head back west. Hopefully, your sea legs have settled as we arrive to overnight in mid-Ohio. B, D

Day 6: Bermuda At 8:00am, arrive at the beautifully restored Royal Naval Dockyard, located at the tip of Bermuda’s West End featuring pristine beaches and crystal blue water

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Please call for single or Norwegian Breakaway triple rates. Deposit of Cruise Ship $125 per person required with reservation.

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Washington’s Waterways & Olympic National Park

Day 1: Pacific Northwest Fly to Seattle, WA, enjoy dinner and get settled in Hotel Murano, Tacoma for a 4-night stay. This full-service boutique hotel is rated as one of the best in the northwest by Conde’ Nast Magazine. D Day 2: Emerald City Home to Microsoft, Starbucks, and a burgeoning food culture, Seattle’s hip and vibrant culture promises an engaging day! A local guide will share historical narration and include visits to the colorful waterfront and pioneer square. Visit Pike’s Place Market to watch the fish fly at the nation’s oldest farmer market before ascending into the iconic Space Needle for spectacular views. B, D

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Day 6: Island Livin’ Get another peek of Olympic National park with a trek up the mountain to the Hurricane Ridge visitor center boasting spectacular views of snow-capped peaks from this famous vista. Arrive in Port Townsend with time to leisurely explore main street with charming Victorian homes on one side and the Puget Sound on the other. Take a ferry aross the Sound to Whidbey Island and cross the Deception Pass State Bridge to unpack for a 2-night stay at Swinomish Lodge to enjoy the natural beauty of the Bay and Channel. B, L

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This was my first experience with SunDay 7: San Juan Islands National Monument Boat rise Tours and I was Cruise Day 3: Mount Rainier National Park Once a mountain range, now an archipelago, the 100 very impressed with Mount Rainier is the highest mountain in the Cascade million year old San Juan Islands feature spectacular this trip!

Range boasting wildflower meadows and waterfalls from its glacier-clad peaks. Board the Mt. Rainier steam train for a scenic ride across the glacial fed Upper Nisqually River in the foothills of Mt. Rainier. With our personal expert, learn of the mountains’ secrets and stories as we travel up to Paradise to enjoy lunch in the Lodge and sweeping mountain views. Before, trekking down, take time to breathe in the fresh air and explore the Henry M Jackson Visitor Center. B, L Day 4: Chihuly Feeling creative? Tacoma is home to the Museum of Glass and our guided tour of the vibrant gallery includes a unique hands on glass making experience.

Cross the Chihuly Bridge of Glass filled with artist’s glass works and see the inspiration behind their work.

Celebrate America’s love affair with the automobile at LeMay’s America’s Car Museum, opened in 2012, a popular attraction featuring classic antique cars dating from 1903. B, D Day 5: Olympic National Park Explore a place of remarkable beauty and diversity.

The park sprawls across several dramatic ecosystems encompassing glacier-capped mountains, rain forests and a wild coastline. As we travel through the park, view sea stacks on the beach, the rainforest and a glacier carved lake comprising this Biosphere Reserve and World Heritage Site. Tour the lush Quinault Rainforest with an interpretive guide and enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the park’s pinnacle Lake Crescent Lodge. With accommodations in the park, take time

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scenery and wildlife. Board a cruise boat and relax as an experienced wildlife guide navigates the waters of the San Juan Islands to view Orca Whales while sharing Chris O. the history of the area. Enjoy lunch on board the boat 2015 Washington’s followed by a shore visit to the vibrant seaside town of Waterways Friday Harbor filled with shops, galleries and the San Juan Islands Boat Cruise largest whale museum in 2 Swinomish Lodge Friday the Northwest. Return to Museum of Flight Harbor 1 Seattle Port 1 the hotel for an evening 4 Tacoma Angeles at leisure to relax or try Chihuly your hand at lady luck in Olympic Glass the casino. B, L National Mt Rainier Park

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Day 8: Future of Flight Arrive in Mukilteo, WA and marvel as millions First night of parts and pieces are Tour route Last night transformed into a modFlight in/out Overnight ern aircraft at the Fuof Seattle ture of Flight-Aviation Highlight Center. Our customized docent led tour explores Combine this tour with the evolution of flight.

Learn the history and operations of 100-year-old Bal- Pacific Northwest on lard Locks, our Nation’s busiest “locking through” of page 10 or Wonders of nearly 50,000 vessels per year. At the visitor center, Oregon on page 15 and catch a glimpse of Sockeye Salmon migrating up the take $450 off the comCedar River Watershed to spawn. Relax at a farewell bined per person rate! dinner and overnight stay in Seattle. B, D

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Day 1: Fly into Boston Arrive in Boston and check into the SpringHill Suites Boston Peabody for a two-night stay. D Day 2: Boston Enjoy a full day with a local guide as we explore historic downtown Boston. So much history and culture in this city, including the site of the Boston Massacre, the Paul Revere House and the USS Cape Cod, MA Constitution. B, D Day 3: Plymouth and Cape Cod Visit historic Plymouth for a look at the “rock” and embark on a half day whale watching cruise! Embrace Cape Cod for a 3-night stay at the brand new Fairfield Inn and Suites Cape Cod. B, D Day 4: Cape Cod Tour Cape Cod with a local guide, view picturesque windmills, lighthouses, Cape Cod National Seashore Park and more. There will be plenty of time to shop, stroll, and people watch in quaint Provincetown. This evening take in the serene beauty of Cape Cod during dinner at a local favorite, Alberto’s Restaurant.

B, D Day 5: Martha’s Vineyard Board the ferry for a ride to the timeless and enchanting Martha’s Vineyard; rich in history, inspiration, creativity, and beauty. Accompanied by a local guide, visit the island’s treasures - the picturesque whaling community of Edgartown, the lacy Victorian gingerbread cottages of Oak Bluffs, the magnifi-

cent stone walls surrounding ocean view fields of Chilmark to the grand cliffs of Aquinnah (Gay Head), the rustic feel of West Tisbury, and the port town of Vineyard Haven. Martha’s Vineyard has something to offer everyone. B, D Day 6: Newport, RI Visit the coastal town of Newport, RI, the onetime summer home of America’s millionaires. Tour one of these opulent “cottages”, The Breakers, which is a symbol of the Vanderbilt family’s social and financial preeminence in turn of the century America. Enjoy some free time in historic downtown before we begin our journey home. B, D

August 4-11, 2017 Per person rates* double $2028 triple/quad $1812 single $2583 * Includes airfare from STL to BOS

Combine this tour with Bar Harbor on page 11 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

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Day 1: Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre Laugh and be merry as you enjoy a Sunday matinee performance of comedy “The Greater Tuna” in the historic Lyceum Theatre in Arrow Rock followed by a delicious dinner. Then travel to our capital, Jefferson City, for an overnight stay. D Day 2: Jefferson City, Solar Eclipse Enjoy a tour of the Missouri State Penitentiary 1836-2004, known as the “Alcatraz of the Midwest”. Next, we join others to revel in a once in a

lifetime experience, an early afternoon total eclipse of the sun. We will be on the pathway the solar eclipse will take across the United States from Oregon to South Carolina and across Missouri from St. Joseph to Ste. Genevieve/Perryville. Don your provided glasses and watch the sun disappear except for its glowing corona (weather permitting of course). B,D

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Wonders of Oregon Day 1: Flight into the Northwest Enjoy a welcome dinner and unpack for a 2-night stay in Portland, OR area. D Day 2: Portland The city of Portland has a regular spot on the “top places to live” lists. Discover why as our local guide shows us the city including stops at the famous International Rose Test Gardens. Enjoy a spectacular drive along the scenic byway of the Columbia River Gorge and into the foothills of Mount Hood. Stops include the gorgeous, 620 foot Multnomah Falls for picturesque views and lunch at Timberline Lodge on top of Mount Hood. B,L Day 3: To the Coast Oregon’s pristine, public coastline is made up of diverse terrain that changes from rugged cliffs to evergreen forests to Sahara-like dunes and boundless sandy beaches. See coastal cities such as Cannon Beach and Tillamook with a visit to the Tillamook Cheese Factory. This evening arrive in Newport to check into the oceanfront Elizabeth Street Inn for a 2-night stay.

Each room features a view of the Pacific Ocean, balcony and warm cookies in the evening! B, D Day 4: Newport Board the 65’ Discovery for a marine discovery cruise.

Whales, sea lions, sea birds, seals, lighthouses and an historic bridge will be visible during our naturalist-led cruise. After the cruise, enjoy lunch at the Oregon Coast Aquarium before free time to explore and perhaps even catch a feeding sea lion. Enjoy leisure time to shop and browse the Newport quaint shops or visit Yaquina Head Lighthouse before returning to the Inn. This evening we will enjoy a beachfront bonfire while gazing upon the stars. (weather permitting) B, L

lics. This is the canyon where John Wayne and KathAugust 13-22, 2017 erine Hepburn filmed “Rooster Cogburn”. Our boat cruise will include a country BBQ dinner at the O.K. Per person rates* Corral. Unpack your bags for 2 nights at the Ashland double $2998 triple/quad $2689 Hills Hotel in Ashland, OR. B, D Day 7: Ashland Enjoy a relaxing morning in your suite at the hotel which sits on 14 acres in scenic southern Oregon. You may want to shop the Ashland Saturday Market featuring fresh produce, crafts and delicious goodies. Ashland is also home to the Tony Award winning Oregon Sheakespeare Festival. Attend a production of The Odyssey that will include a prologue or backstage tour for an enhanced experience. B, L

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Oregon has a strikingly scenic coast, volcanic mountains, crystal clear lakes, deserts, world-class diverse dining and folks who are proud of their home!

Day 8: Crater Lake Lodge Unpack your camera and travel east through the Join us as we explore Umpqua National Forest, featuring verdant stands of wonders of Oregon. hemlock and fir trees, to Crater Lake National Park.

Deep, pure, and brilliantly blue in color, Crater Lake is a jaw-dropping scenic Oregon icon and one of the most photographed lakes in the country. Our evening includes dinner and an overnight stay at the incomparable Crater Lake Lodge. Be sure to take in a glimpse of the starry sky without all of the city lights! B, D Day 9: Cascade Mountains After breakfast at Crater Lake Lodge, we will travel scenic byways through the Willamette National Forest and Cascade Mountains. This morning is the highly anticipated total solar eclipse and we will plan an appropriate stop and provide glasses to view this celestial marvel. towards the Portland area for dinner and an overnight stay. B, D

Combine this tour with Washington Waterways on page 13 or Northwest Coast on page 16 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

Day 10: Return flight from Portland B Day 5: Sand Dunes Travel south on Hwy 101 to Florence, OR, home to some of the world’s largest sand dunes, for a scenic Giant Dune Buggy tour. Continuing down the lighthouse dotted coast, arrive in Bandon, OR for a visit with an amazing organization whose works take ocean pollution and create art. Washed Ashore truly is saving the sea! Dinner and an overnight stay at the Bandon Inn. B, D Day 6: Hellgate Canyon on the Rogue River Badgers, bobcats and bears, oh my! Are just a few of the rehabilitated animals you will visit at the Wildlife Images Sanctuary. Board a boat for a guided excursion into Hellgate Canyon on the Rogue River amidst remarkable rock shapes carved by the river’s hydrau-

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Travel south from Portland to San Francisco and discover the magic of this corner of the world where August 22-31, 2017 the coastal terrain is a beautiful combination of sandy beaches, towering rock cliffs and an endless Per person rates* array of marine creatures and remarkable tall trees. double $3189 Day 1: Fly to Portland, Oregon See the canyon where John Wayne and Katherine triple/quad $2823 Fly into Portland and unpack for a 2-night stay. D Hepburn filmed “Rooster Cogburn” before dinner and single $4154 overnight stay in Crescent City, CA. B, D

Day 2: Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge Join our local guide on a Columbia River Gorge tour through Mt. Hood National Forest to the 620 foot waterfall at Multnomah Falls. Enjoy a ranger-guided tour and lunch at the National Historic Landmark Timberline Lodge perched 6,000 feet above sea level. Stop at the Vista House at Crown Point for sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge. B, L Day 3: Newport, Oregon Head west to the legendary Pacific Coast Highway 101. Enjoy a leisurely walk along Cannon Beach and see “Haystack Rock”, a geological Oregon landmark.

Take a self-guided tour and sample some of the awardwinning products at Tillamook Cheese Factory. Visit the “Whale Watching Capitol of the Oregon Coast,” Depoe Bay, and watch for the resident pod of Gray Whales. Enjoy a 2-night stay with private ocean view balconies at the Elizabeth Street Inn. B, D Day 4: Oregon Coast Board the 65’ Discovery for a marine discovery cruise.

Whales, sea lions, sea birds, seals, lighthouses and more will be explored during our naturalist-led cruise.

Visit the top attraction on the Oregon Coast, the Oregon Coast Aquarium, for a behind-the-scenes tour and lunch overlooking the Passages of the Deep exhibit. Marvel at spectacular ocean views from the tallest lighthouse in Oregon, Yaquina Head Lighthouse.

This evening, enjoy a beachfront bonfire with s’mores. (weather permitting) B, L Day 5: Sand Dunes Travel south along the coast past the Heceta Head Lighthouse, the most photographed lighthouse on the Pacific Coast. Stop in Florence, OR to experience an exhilarating Giant Dune Buggy Ride up and over the massive sand dunes that characterize this coastal area.

Enjoy dinner at McMenamins Breweries, located in a historic train station, and overnight stay in Roseburg, OR. B, D Day 6: Hellgate Canyon Board a boat for a guided excursion of Hellgate Canyon on Rogue River. Travel amidst close-ups of remarkable rock shapes carved by the river’s hydraulics.

Day 7: Magnificent Redwoods Grab your camera and feast your eyes on the magnificent redwoods from the trails below and from an aerial view during a gondola ride at the Trees of Mystery.

Stop at both Redwood National Park and Humboldt State Park to walk among the tallest living things on earth for a truly magical experience. Overnight in Willits, CA. B, D

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Day 8: Scenic Train Ride Combine this tour with Board the famous Skunk Train, a steam engine in op- Wonders of Oregon on eration for 131 years. Travel as the train did in 1885 page 15 or Mid-Califrom Willits to Northspur chugging along through the fornia on page 18 and beautiful redwoods. Bring your camera as common sightings include blue heron, egrets, osprey, ducks take $450 off the comand the occasional lounging turtle. Did you know the bined per person rate! trains were nicknamed for their original gas engines, which prompted folks to say “you can smell ‘em before you can see Portland ‘em”? In the midst of the Red2 Columbia wood Forest, enjoy a delicious caRiver Gorge tered BBQ lunch. Cross over the 2 Newport bay on the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and unpack your bags for Dune Buggy Ride a 2-night stay at the Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport - WaOR 1 Roseburg terfront. B, L, hot apps Hellgate Jetboat

Day 9: San Francisco 1 Crescent First night City It’s off to explore the “city by the Last night bay” with our local guide. We’ll see the architecture of the city, Overnight CA Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Highlight Nob Hill, Cable Cars and many Tour route 1 Willits Skunk breathtaking views of the bay Flight route Train and the bridges. Enjoy some leisure time and lunch in Sausalito 2 San Francisco this afternoon before returning to Pier 43 ½ to board a comfortable boat for a narrated Golden Gate Bay Cruise featuring views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. B, L hot apps Day 10: Return home Return flight home from San Francisco. B

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Day 6: Exploring Medora Join our local expert for a guided tour of Theodore Bismarck MT Roosevelt National Park, MN a habitat for bison, elk and prairie dogs where the SD Laura Ingalls Day 2: Sioux Falls, SD Great Plains meets the rugWilder Memorial Rapid Pierre Mount City Sioux Falls, the largest city in South Rushmore ged Badlands. Return to 1 2 Minuteman Dakota, is our first stop in the DaMedora for an afternoon Missile Silo kotas. Take a guided tour of the at leisure to explore this Custer U.S.S. South Dakota Battleship authentic Old West cow Badlands National Park State Park IA Memorial, commemorating the town. Enjoy the nationally 11 Sioux City WY 1 1 First & last nights lead ship of her class in the United acclaimed Pitchfork Steak States Navy from 1942 to 1947. AfFondue dinner before we Overnight NE ter a visit to the triple waterfall at mosey over to the BurnHighlight Falls Park, travel to the setting of ing Hills Amphitheatre for Tour route six Laura Ingalls Wilder books, De a live performance of the Smet, for a guided tour and the musical variety show, Mechance to relive the pioneer days of dora Musical. B, D growing up on the Dakota prairie. Overnight in Pierre, SD. B, D Day 7: Bismarck, ND Journey across North Dakota to the capital city of BisDay 3: Badlands National Park marck. Experience the state’s 600 million years of geoAfter a guided tour of the South Dakota State Capitol logic past during a visit to the North Dakota Heritage building, head south through the Fort Pierre National Center. Enjoy a catered lunch at the Heritage Center Grassland and visit the Minuteman Missile National before heading to Fargo for our overnight stay. B, L Historic Site. This one-of-a-kind site presents the history and significance of the Cold War arms race. Be- Day 8: Sisseton, SD hold the rugged beauty of Badlands National Park, Travel to Moorhead, MN to tour the Hjemkomst Interwhere striking geologic deposits contain one of the pretive Center including a Hopperstad Stave Church world’s richest fossil beds. Arrive for a 2-night stay in replica and the Hjemkomst Viking Ship. Head into Rapid City. B, D South Dakota for a stop at the Redlin Art Center to experience the work of artist Terry Redlin, then back to Day 4: Black Hills South Sioux City, NE for an overnight stay. B, D Enjoy spectacular views of the Black Hills of South Dakota as we take a jeep tour amidst herds of buffalo Day 9: Return home and elk through Custer State Park. After lunch at the Return to St. Louis with a greater appreciation of the State Game Lodge, visit Crazy Horse Memorial and days of yore in the Wild West. B the iconic Mt. Rushmore National Monument, including a unique view and photo stop at the side profile of George Washington. B, L Medora 2

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Day 5: Medora, ND Get an up-close view of over 20 species of North American mammals at the drive-through wildlife park, Bear Country USA. See firsthand where legendary Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and other gold rush characters walked and were laid to rest during a guided tour of the wildest town in the west, historic Deadwood. Head north to the North Dakota Badlands for a BBQ cookout and 2-night stay at the historic Rough Riders Hotel in the heart of downtown Medora. B, D Badlands National Park

August 23-31, 2017 Per person rates double $1868 triple/quad $1657 single $2394

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This tour was great! Couldn’t have asked for anything more. Fully above my expectations in every way.

-Shirley H. 2016 Dakotas

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Little-known jewel: Custer State Park, Deb

Did you know?

- North Dakota has recently been ranked the friendliest state in the U.S., according to Cambridge University.

- South Dakota has one of the largest Native American populations, with nine official tribes.

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Mid-California Day 1: Monterey, CA Fly into San Francisco and head to the Monterey Peninsula, wrapped by the Pacific Ocean on three sides.

Check in for a 2-night stay at the Best Western Plus Victorian Inn. D Day 2: Exploring Monterey Get up close and personal with sea otters, penguins, sharks, jellies and more during a visit to the worldrenowned Monterey Bay Aquarium. Board Monterey Movie Tours’ multimedia luxury motor coach for a scenic tour of Monterey, Pacific Grove, and the stunning 17-mile drive in Pebble Beach, complete with scenes from some of the 200 movies filmed in the area and a stop at the world famous Pebble Beach Golf Club. Enjoy free time to explore the charming shops and boutiques in historic Cannery Row, made famous by local author John Steinbeck. B, D Day 3: Carmel by the Sea Visit Carmel by the Sea and the Carmel Mission, a US National Historic Landmark and the only California Mission that has its original bell tower. Enjoy free time to explore scenic Carmel, an artist colony turned chic coastal community that claims Clint Eastwood as a former mayor. Continue south to Cambria, CA and check into Cambria Pines Lodge, nestled amid 25 acres of world-class gardens and Monterey pine forest, for a two-night stay. B, D Day 4: Hearst Castle Travel back in time to Hearst Castle, the legendary “Enchanted Hill” estate surrounded by 127 acres of gardens, terraces and pools. Take a guided tour of the Castle’s opulent social rooms filled with 25,000 artifacts before exploring the serene gardens and estate grounds. Stop at the San Simeon Elephant Seal Rookery and marvel at some of the 17,000 elephant

seals who call this section of the beach their home. EnAug. 31-Sept. 7, 2017 joy leisure time in the seaside village of Cambria before Per person rates* returning to the Lodge for a delicious dinner. B, D

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Day 5: Morro Bay triple/quad $2260 Continue south along Hwy 1 to the Gibraltar of the Pa- single $3112 cific, Morro Bay, to board the two-story Chablis river- * Includes roundtrip boat for a relaxing cruise on beautiful Morro Bay Har- airfare from STL bor. Highlights of Solvang, settled in 1911 by a Danish group of settlers tired of Midwest winters, include a copy of the famous Little Mermaid statue of Copenhagen San Francisco and Mission Santa Ines, one of the original 21 California Mis- Carmel First night sions. Enjoy beautiful ocean Last night Overnight views as we continue south on 2 Monterey Highlight CA 101 to Santa Barbara, the CA Tour route coastal epicenter of “AmeriHearst ca’s Riviera”, for a two-night Castle 2 Cambria stay. B, L Day 6: Exploring Santa BarSolvang Santa bara 2 Barbara Nestled between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Santa Barbara’s Mediterranean climate has beckoned visitors for generations. Enjoy a guided tour of Santa Barbara including the historic Granada Theater, hilltop Mission Santa Barbara, and Stearns Wharf, the hub of Santa Barbara’s waterfront since its construction in 1872. A visit to the area wouldn’t be complete without a wine tasting! Visit Santa Barbara Winery, one of the pioneers in winemaking in this world-renowned viticultural area, before some free time to explore the waterfront shops and cafes of Santa Barbara. B, D Day 7: Los Angeles Enjoy an early lunch in Malibu before exploring the Getty Villa. Dedicated to ancient Greek and Roman exhibitions, the Getty Villa is a world class museum set in the scenic hills above Malibu. Continue to Santa Monica and enjoy a walk on the famous Pier, a landmark on the Pacific for over 100 years, or kick off your shoes and take a stroll in the sand of the wide beaches of the Santa Monica State Beach. Overnight near Los Angeles Airport. B, L Day 8: Return Home Fly home from Los Angeles. B

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Great American Music Tour Day 1: Nashville & bred farms Opryland Hotel of the 19th IL The International century. Tour International Bluegrass Bluegrass Music the mansion Music Museum Museum features a and particiHall of Fame, instrupate in cookMO ment display and ing Southern exhibits of great food classics First 2 nights bluegrass musicians for a delicious 2 like genre creator lunch and wine Last 2 nights Bill Monroe. Explore tasting. Enjoy 2 the history and hear a local guided Highlight Graceland a real bluegrass tour of NashTour route band before headville featuring MS AL ing to Nashville the State Capiwith a song in your tol, Vanderbilt heart! Check into University and the legendary Opryland Hotel and relax in your room Music Row, home to hundreds of businesses catering or explore the 9 acres of lush gardens and indoor pools to Nashville’s world renowned music scene. B, L at this iconic property. Enjoy dinner and then a show at the famous Grand Ole Opry, the heart and soul of Day 3: Memphis country music. D If Nashville is the current Music Capital of the World; Memphis is the “birthplace of great American music”.

Day 2: Country Music Hall of Fame Travel to Memphis, home of fabulous Blues, Rock ‘n Visit the Country Music Hall of Fame, an immersive Roll and Soul music. Take a peek inside the brand-new experience of the sights and sounds of this uniquely Bass Bro Shop erected in the Memphis Pyramid. EnAmerican form of music. Located in downtown Nash- joy local music and food on Beale Street located near ville, the Hall underwent a $100 million renovation and hotel for two nights, the Doubletree Memphis Downexpansion in 2014, making it an essential stop in any town. B, D music fan’s travels. Enjoy a tasty and “historic” culinary tour of the Belle Meade Plantation, the scenic loca- Day 4: Graceland tion of one of the most famous American thorough- Explore Graceland, Elvis Presley’s 14-acre estate featuring his home, original business office, trophy building and Meditation Garden where Elvis and members of his family are laid to rest. Enjoy a local guided tour of Memphis with special attention paid to Elvis and the music that has made Memphis famous. Return to the hotel and enjoy free time to relax at the hotel, or visit the Memphis Music Hall of Fame (additional cost) located just 3 blocks from the hotel and featuring exhibits chronicling the careers of Jerry Lee Lewis, B.B. King, Al Green and of course, Elvis Presley. Your evening is free to explore bustling Beale Street, the center of Memphis’s culinary and music scene. B, L

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Cape Cod of the Midwest Day 1: Port Washington, WI Located on Lake Michigan, the charming community of Port Washington has been described as having “a New England fishing village charm”.

Enjoy dinner with lake views at Sunrise favorite Newport Shores Restaurant. D

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Day 2: Sturgeon Bay, WI Ascend the Port Washington Lighthouse (optional) and continue to Manitowoc to explore the Wisconsin Maritime Museum including a docentguided tour of USS Cobia, the nation’s most completely restored WWII submarine. Arrive in Door County, one of the top ten vacation destinations in North America as described by Money Magazine. Enjoy free time in the lovely lakeside community of Sturgeon Bay and the hospitality and amenities of the waterfront Bridgeport Resort, home for the next three nights. B, D

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Day 3: Door County Enjoy a unique cruise aboard a retired Chicago fireboat and see the Sturgeon Bay Canal, Shorewood Point Lighthouse and more. Explore the villages found along the Green Bay side of this enchanting peninsula, including the quaint town of Fish Creek. Visit Peninsula State Park, the crown jewel of Wisconsin state parks, including a guided tour of one of the five historical Peninsula lighthouses. Complete the day with an authentic Door County fish boil where we’ll watch the sunset and be entertained by the famous “boil over”.

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Day 4: Door County Discover the Lake Michigan side of the peninsula with sandy beaches and rocky shoreline cliffs today. Tour Bjorklunden’s Boynton Chapel, enjoy a leisure walk along the shore in Whitefish Dunes State Park, and learn about the “limestone” sea caves that are nestled along the sea line. Enjoy a relaxing evening at the Bridgeport or take a stroll along the lake or into Sturgeon Bay, the county seat of Door County. B, L

Per person rates double $1084 triple/quad $967 single $1369

Day 5: Wisconsin Bid farewell to the charm and serenity of Door County and travel to southern Wisconsin. In Racine, tour the SC Johnson Company HQ, including the 1939 Frank Lloyd Wright designed Administration Building, which has been recognized as one of the top 25 buildings of the 20th century. Overnight Racine. B, D Day 6: Return home Of course no visit to Wisconsin is complete without cheese! So before departing Wisconsin, visit a local cheese house for delicious samples and an opportunity to purchase favorites.

Then it’s homeward bound – refreshed and rejuvenated from our Midwest Cape Cod experience. B Door County, WI

Fall Mystery Tour Join us for an exciting 5-day mystery tour. We can’t tell you where you’re going, but you’re sure to have fun!

Oct. 24-28, 2017 Per person rates double $929 triple/quad $824 single $1188

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California National Parks & Las Vegas!

Day 1: Fly into Sacramento, CA Make our way to the west on a flight to Sacramento, CA. D

nated national parks in our country, with our personal guide. These parks are home to giants: immense mountains, deep canyons and huge trees. Behold the oldest living thing in the world as you view the General Grant Tree, named the Nation’s Christmas Tree by Calvin Coolidge in 1926. Return to the Ranch for an evening of food and fun entertainment. B, L, D

Day 2: Yosemite National Park Experience California’s rich history on a guided tour of the state Capitol of the most populous state in the union. Travel south through central California to Yosemite National Park. Explore Mariposa, CA’s Old Town with its authentic adobe brick buildings and quaint shopping. After lunch in Mariposa, travel to El Portal to unpack your bags for a 2 night stay on the western edge of Yosemite featuring rooms overlooking the scenic Merced River. B, L

Day 6: Tumpisa Cross the edge of the Mojave Desert into Death Valley National Park. Named by Native Americans as “Tumpisa” meaning rock paint for its clay bottom, the Valley is known as having the lowest point in the western hemisphere. Our overnight stay puts us right in the center of the Park at the Furnace Creek Ranch! Take a swim in a spring fed pool and enjoy the stars which blanket the brilliant sky. B, D

Day 3: Yosemite Valley Awake to the impressive scenery and travel into the park to the award winning Majestic Lodge Dining Room in the heart of the Park for a gourmet lunch. Explore the rugged beauty of Yosemite Valley this afternoon aboard an open air tram and discover full views of waterfalls, deep valleys and rock formations! With such spectacular scenery it’s easy to understand why Yosemite is one of the nation’s most photographed parks. B, L

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Day 7: Death Valley National Park Embark on a journey of a wonderland that stretches as far as the eye can see on a guided tour of Death Valley National Park. Our exclusive guide from the Field Institute will share Unique landscape of Death Valley National Park all the interesting features and stories of the Park including the stunning Mesquite Flats, Stovepipe Wells, Zabriskie Point and Badwater. This After tours with evening, travel to Las Vegas, NV and The Golden Nugother companies, I get for a 2-night stay. B, D

Day 4: Sugar Pine Train and Wonder Valley Ranch The sounds and scenes from the era of steam powered railroad logging come to life aboard the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. After a delicious lunch, travel to Wonder Valley Ranch, nestled in the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills, for a 2-night stay. Tonight, mosey on over for some delicious ranch “grub”, enjoy a campfire with cowboy entertainment. B, L, D

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Day 8: Spirited Las Vegas After a gourmet breakfast buffet, you have the option to spend the day in Las Vegas on your own or join us to see the spirited side of Las Vegas. An optional tour to the Valley of Fire State Park is planned. For those who choose to tag along, enjoy the beautiful vistas, unique stone formations, ancient trees and 3,000-year-old petroglyphs. Continue our excursion with a visit to Hoover Dam (additional expense). Return to Las Vegas for dinner. B, D Day 9: Return flight home B

have to say that Sunrise is the best. The choices of hotels and meals make Sunrise stand above the rest.

Sandy S., 2015 California National Parks

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New York City and Hudson Valley

of our country’s great leaders.

MA 2 NY Savor lunch West RI at West Point Point in the historic Bellville 3 Englewood Hotel Thayer 1 PA Day 2: PoughNew York s u r r o u n d e d 1 NJ City

by Old World keepsie, NY Mid-Ohio charm.

Head Journey across south to iconic Pennsylvania to First night Highlight Atlantic Times Square New York. Dine at Last night Ocean for time to exBlu Pointe on the Tour route KY Overnight plore on your Hudson Restauown.

Watch rant featuring the giant digital great views of marquees, shop, the Hudson River.

Check into Hotel Poughkeepsie for 2-night stay. B, D people watch and savor tasty goodies at dinner on your own. Check into our area hotel for a 3-night stay. B, L Day 3: The Roosevelts Get to know one of the 20th Century’s most admired Day 5: New York City tour women, Eleanor Roosevelt, in her modest home and Explore New York City with a local guide. Spend the day private retreat, “Val-Kill”, with a guided tour. Con- exploring Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth tinue the Roosevelt experience this afternoon with Avenue, Rockefeller Center and visiting the unique ara guided tour of the lifelong home “Springwood”, eas of Little Italy and Chinatown in lower Manhattan. museum, gardens and final resting place of America’s A highlight of the tour will be a visit to poignant 9/11 longest serving U.S. President, Franklin D. Roosevelt Memorial at Ground Zero and admission to the 9/11 in Hyde Park. There will be ample time to explore the Memorial Museum. Ascend to the top of the brand new $6 million enhancements to the exhibits recount- new One World Observatory, the tallest building in the ing his presidency with rarely seen artifacts. B, D Western Hemisphere, for incredible panoramic views of New York City! B, D Day 4: West Point and Times Square Tour the US Military Academy at West Point, the old- Day 6: Statue of Liberty and Broadway est military academy in the country. Walk the paths See NYC from a different perspective this day as we of generals and presidents as you trace the footsteps visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty while enjoying the magnificent views of the New York skyline from across the Hudson River. Next we are off to the Great White Way for dinner and a performance of a new Broadway musical, Come From Away, featuring the remarkable true story of a small town that welcomed the world right after the attacks on 9/11. B,D Day 1: Ohio Travel east through Ohio for an overnight stay.

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In 2013, The National Geographic Traveler editors listed the Hudson Valley as one of the 20 Best Trips.

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Well run. Good places to go.

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Day 7: Pennsylvania Depart the Big Apple and satisfy your chocolate cravings with a stop at Hershey before traveling to overnight in eastern Ohio. B, D

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Yellowstone, Badlands & Jackson

Day 1: Sioux City, IA Travel across Missouri and along the river into Iowa for an overnight stay in Sioux City. D

Day 2: Rapid City, SD Explore the impressive Badlands of South Dakota today and enjoy dinner at the famous Wall Drug Store.

Get comfortable for a 2-night stay in Rapid City in a suite at the western themed Comfort Suites. B, D Day 3: Rapid City, SD A local guide will take us to visit Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument and the Black Hills. Travel to Custer State Park featuring 71,000 acres of unspoiled land, pristine lakes and roaming buffalo. Enjoy a Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour into one of the largest herds of bison in North America. Enjoy lunch in the historic State Game Lodge where Presidents Eisenhower and Coolidge dined. B, L Day 4: Cody, WY Depart Rapid City this morning and begin our trek to Cody, WY. Along the route, we will see Devil’s Tower and pass through the beautiful Big Horn Mountains.

Tonight, we will relax in the comforts of Cody Cowboy Village, a luxury log cabin lodging located in Cody with all rooms attractively appointed with a cowboy/ western flair. This is the real thing...real log cabins with open beam ceilings. Cody is surrounded by scenic mountains to be enjoyed from the chairs on your cabin’s porch. Dinner and entertainment at the acclaimed Cody Cattle Company this evening. B, D Day 5: Yellowstone National Park Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West before traveling into Yellowstone Park. Unpack your bags for a 2-night stay at the newly remodeled Grant Village, located near the West Thumb inside the park, which affords us easy access to the many sites featured in “the first national park in the world”.

B, D Day 6: Yellowstone comes alive!

Bring your cameras and be prepared to enjoy the best of Yellowstone today with our own guide. Old Faithful! Geysers! Paint Pots! All in all, a day of geological wonders and plenty of wildlife. Enjoy dinner in the Old Faithful Inn this evening and time to explore the area afterwards. The Old Faithful Inn is one of the few remaining log hotels in the United States. Highlights include the 65-foot ceiling in the lobby and the rhyolite fireplace. B, D

Day 7: Jackson, WY Head south to Moose, Wyoming and follow your nose towards the aromatic campfire smoke to savor a good old fashioned Dornan’s Chuckwagon lunch. Enjoy a scenic float on the Snake River with the Grand Tetons as the backdrop and a narration about the region’s wildlife, history, and geology. Continue into historic Jackson for leisure time to explore Jackson Square.

This evening, get ready to laugh and cry at the Broadway style production of The Unsinkable Molly Brown at the Jackson Hole Playhouse. Unpack for a 2-night stay in Jackson. B, L Day 8: Jackson, WY Tour the National Museum of Wildlife Art boasting award-winning architecture and overlooking the National Elk Refuge. Enjoy free time this afternoon and evening to explore Jackson Hole at leisure and experience how this true western town keeps its Wild West spirit alive. B

Join us on an all motorcoach western tour featuring 2 nights in Yellowstone National Park, 2 nights in Jackson, WY, 2 nights in Rapid City and time to explore Cheyenne, WY where it is not strange to see a horse in town!

Day 10: Union Pacific Rail Line The East meets West on the Rail Line in North Platte, NE. Our visit to the Golden Spike Tower starts with a BBQ lunch then a guided tour of the Canteen and Tower whose bird’s eye view over the world’s largest railroad yard is impressive. More than 150 trains and 10,000 rail cars a day enter Bailey Yard. By the end, you will know why they call it “Golden Spike Tower”!

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Day 9: Cheyenne, WY On the way to Cheyenne, stop in Rawlins, WY for a guided tour of the Wyoming Frontier Prison whose colorful past is a remnant of the grizzly old west. Roll into Cheyenne for dinner and an overnight stay. B, D

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Canyonlands of Southern Utah Day 1: Cedar City, UT Fly into Las Vegas and begin our journey west with a two-night stay in Cedar City, UT. D Day 2: Bryce Canyon National Park Discover the impressive but often missed Cedar Breaks National Monument, resting on top of the Colorado plateau and looking down into a half-mile deep geological amphitheater. Enjoy lunch at Bryce Canyon’s Lodge restaurant, rated one of the area’s best dining experiences, before exploring the park’s famous multicolored Hoodoos, a unique geological formation. B, L Day 3: Capitol Reef and Moab Visit Capitol Reef National Park, a hidden treasure known for the Waterpocket Fold, a 65 million yearold wrinkle in the Earth’s crust. After a picnic lunch amongst the park’s colorful canyons, domes and monoliths, and dessert at the Gifford House Store and Museum, head to the small resort town of Moab, UT for our two-night stay. Tonight’s treat, a hearty barbeque dinner followed by an exhilarating jet boat ride with Canyonlands by Night. B, L, D Day 4: Canyonlands National Park Explore the wilderness of countless canyons and buttes carved by the Colorado River with a guided tour of Canyonlands National Park. Visit one of the most photographed scenic sights, Dead Horse Point State Park, located 2,000 feet above a gooseneck in the Colorado River. After a riverside picnic lunch, discover the world’s largest concentration of natural stone arches at Arches National Monument. Explore Moab’s quaint western charm during your evening of leisure. B, L Day 5: From Monument Valley to Lake Powell Head to Monument Valley and learn about the Native American heritage of this area as we explore the back First night Last night Overnight

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Day 6: Grand Canyon – North Rim Take a guided tour of the country’s second largest concrete arch dam, Glen Canyon Dam, which holds back an amazing 26,215,000 acrefeet of water from the Colorado River.

Head for the north rim of the Grand Canyon, less visited than the south The hoodoos at Bryce Canyon rim, but truly as beautiful. After dinner in the Lodge and a spectacular sunset over the Grand Canyon, enjoy an overnight stay in the rustically-comfortable Frontier Cabins, just footsteps from the Canyon’s rim. B, D

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fast buffet in the main lodge before exploring the park at leisure. Join our local guide for a narrated tour of Grand Canyon National Park and see incredible views from the highest point on the canyon rim, Point Imperial, before heading to Kanab, UT for an overnight stay. B, D

Day 8: Zion National Park Follow the lush Virgin River into Zion National 2 Moab Park where you will be surrounded by massive canyon walls and a unique landscape of petrified Canyonlands sand dunes during our narrated open-air tram ride.

National Park Grab lunch on your own at the Zion Lodge before heading back to Las Vegas to check into the four Monument star Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino. B, D Valley

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roads of the eighth wonder of the world. A Navajo guide will lead us through the most enduring and definitive images of the American West. Cross into Arizona for a cruise on beautiful Lake Powell, through the twisted, narrow slot canyons of Antelope Canyon.

Enjoy dinner overlooking the lake and an overnight stay at Lake Powell Resort, located in the heart of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. B, D

Day 9: Fly Home Reflect on the incomparable natural beauty we have explored as we fly home. B

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You are an A-1 tour company which is why I have recommended you to friends and family and they have taken tours with you.

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Kathleen B., 2016 Canyonlands

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Colorado Trains amid Fall Color

Day 1: Hays, KS All aboard! Our journey west begins with an overnight in Hays, KS. D

Day 2: Colorado Springs, CO Get your first glimpse of the Rocky Mountains as we arrive in Colorado Springs. Take a guided tour of the iconic U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Chapel, known for its seventeen spires and stained glass windows. Enjoy a cowboy-style dinner before our two-night stay at the Drury Inn. B, D Day 3: Pike’s Peak It is no wonder the song “America the Beautiful” was inspired by the views from Pikes Peak. See for yourself when we board the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway, which has been taking thousands of people to the 14,115 ft summit since 1891. After lunch at the foot of Pikes Peak in historic Manitou Springs, take a guided tour of the Garden of the Gods, one of the most photographed natural wonders in the U.S. B, L, Hot Apps Day 4: Canon City, CO Travel to Canon City and board the Royal Gorge Train for a 24-mile journey into the canyon adorned with brilliant gold fall foliage. Visit Great Sand Dunes National Monument, where the wind-swept dunes rise 750 feet high against the beautiful backdrop of the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountain. Overnight in Alamosa, CO. B, D Day 5: Cumbres and Toltec Railroad Next stop – 1880! The historic, coal-fired steam locomotives of the Cumbres and Toltec scenic railroad will take us on a memorable journey over high trestles and along narrow shelves above yawning gorges as we ride from Antonito to Chama, NM. Arrive in Durango for a two-night stay. B, L

Day 6: Mesa Verde National Park Sept. 19-28 2017 Join a local guide for a fantastic adventure exploring Mesa Verde National Park. This UNESCO World Heri- Per person rates tage Site is home to over 4,000 known archeological double $2199 sites and cliff dwellings. Return to Durango with some triple/quad $1966 free time to explore the charming downtown area be- single $2782 fore dinner in the Historic Hotel of the Rockies – Strater Hotel, built in 1887 and adorned with a large collec- Come with us to extion of antiques. B, D. plore Colorado’s majes-

tic mountains, natural beauty and friendly folk during fall color. Take the world’s highest cog railroad to the summit of Pikes Peak, a scenic train ride through the Royal Gorge, and the vintage steam train Durango & Silverton on this great adventure. Gaze at the aweinspiring scenery while Day 8: Colorado National Monument Experience sheer-walled, red rock canyons along the traveling between histwists and turns of Rim Rock Drive during a visit to toric and lively, colorful Colorado National Monument – keep an eye out for Colorado cities!

Day 7: Durango-Silverton Railroad Relive the sights and sounds of yesteryear aboard the Durango-Silverton narrow-gauge train and enjoy views of Colorado’s colorful mountain splendor inaccessible by highway. The line was originally constructed to haul silver and gold ore from the San Juan Mountains but passengers soon realized it was the VIEW that was truly precious! Drive the “Million Dollar Highway” for lunch in the little mountain town of Ouray, known as “Switzerland of the Rockies.” Stop for an eagle’s eye view of the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park before an overnight stay in Grand Junction. B, L

bighorn sheep and soaring eagles! Travel east through the rugged 12.5 mile scenic Glenwood Canyon, with walls climbing as high as 1,300 feet above the Colorado River. Overnight in Denver. B, D Day 9: Mid-Kansas We say adieu to the mountains and elevations to travel east into Kansas, B, D

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Day 1: Joplin, MO Our journey along the “Main Street of America” begins with a stop at the first of many roadside attractions, the world’s largest rocking chair in Cuba, MO. After a visit to the 163-foot wide waterfall at Grand Falls, arrive in Joplin for a guided tour of the town’s history, including Bonnie & Clyde’s hideout apartment, and an overnight stay. D Day 2: Oklahoma City, OK Continue into Oklahoma for a day filled with more classic Route 66 roadside attractions. Stop in Chelsea to marvel at the World’ Largest Concrete Totem Pole.

Learn about the life of humorist Will Rogers during a visit to his memorial museum in Claremore. Take photos of the iconic Blue Whale in Catoosa and the Old Round Barn in Arcadia before arriving in Oklahoma City for dinner and overnight stay. B, D Day 3: Amarillo, TX Visit the National Route 66 Museum for an interactive journey through the eight states of Route 66. Stop in Shamrock, TX to visit the U-Drop-Inn Café before learning about the history of barb wire at the Devil’s Rope Museum in McLean. Join a local guide for a tour of Amarillo, including a stop of Cadillac Ranch.

Where else will you see 10 Cadillacs buried nose down and covered in spray paint except on Route 66! Enjoy an overnight stay and cowboy steak dinner at the Big Texan Motel. B, D Day 4: Gallup, NM You’ve reached the halfway point of Route 66! Stop in Adrian, TX for a photo at the iconic mid-point sign before continuing along the Mother Road to Albuquer-

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que, NM. Enjoy a classic 50s-stye blue plate special lunch at the 66 Diner, complete with their famous milkshake. Explore the history of racing during a guided tour at the Unser Racing Museum. Unpack for a 2-night stay at the historic El Rancho Hotel, which served as home base to movie stars who came to the desert for their films. B, L

Day 5: Petrified Forest National Park Spend the day exploring the Petrified Forest National Park, known for its fallen tree fossils dating back to 225 million years ago. The park represents 13,000 years of human history ranging from prehistoric peoples to Route 66 motorists. After a stop at the Painted Desert Visitor Center and lunch on-your-own at the Painted Desert Diner, head out for a scenic drive through the park’s 28 miles, enjoying breathtaking views of the park’s Painted Desert vistas and colorful badlands. B, D

er-style lunch at Cruiser’s Route 66 Café. Did you know that hidden within the Grand Canyon are an estimated 1,000 caves? Take the Grand Canyon Caverns exploration elevator 21 stories underground to explore the largest dry caverns in the United States during an optional guided walking tour (additional cost). Visit the inspiration for the Pixar movie Cars, Peach Springs, before an overnight stay at the Route 66-themed Ramada Kingman in Kingman, AZ. B, L Day 7: Las Vegas

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Join us for the ultimate American road trip!

Route 66 was America’s iconic motorway of the 20th century and it still evokes memories of a slower, more relaxing journey. Feel like you’re traveling back in time as we see the well-preserved motels, Day 6: Kingman, AZ Our tour continues west to Arizona, home to the lon- diners, gas stations and gest original stretch of Route 66. Make a photo stop at roadside attractions of the classic Jack Rabbit Trading Post before another din- a simpler era.

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Day 2: Rapid City, SD In Hot Springs, SD, visit the impressive Mammoth Site museum and paleontological site that contains the remains preserved by entrapment in a karst sinkhole during the Pleis- Mount Rushmore tocene era. Travel through Wind Cave National Park to enjoy an old west supper at Blue Bell Lodge before getting comfortable for a 4-night stay in your suite room at the Comfort Suites Hotel in Rapid City, SD. B, D Day 3: “Paha Sapa” (the Black Hills) Start the day with a factory tour of Black Hills Gold manufacturing site. A local expert will guide us to visit Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument and the Black Hills. Don’t forget your camera! Ride to the base of Crazy Horse for an up-close view will promise great photos. This evening is quite a special experience visiting The Cyclorama History Mural Gallery for a private dinner followed by “Sequoia” who will dance, play the flute and share Sioux Indian culture stories. Return to

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A bright and early morning in Custer State Park for the 52nd annual Great Buffalo Roundup. Feel the thunderous rumble as cowboys and cowgirls saddle up to drive the Park’s 1,200 strong buffalo herd into the corrals to maintain a strong and healthy herd. Enjoy lunch in Keystone, SD before boarding the 1880 Train for a journey through the Black Hills National Forest on a vintage like train that helped develop the West. Return to Rapid City with optional time to view the City of Presidents lifesize bronze statues of our nation’s leaders. B, L

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Did you know?

Custer State Park is South Dakota’s first and largest park famous for its photogenic herd of wild bison. But just as impressive is the scenery! It’s everything you think of when you close your eyes and picture the great American West laid out amidst 71,000 acres of open land.

Combine this tour with Canyonlands on page 24 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

Day 6: Buttes, Canyons and Pinnacles Explore the Badlands of South Dakota against the landscape of dramatic, sculptured pinnacles and surreal painted gullies in layers of colorful sediment. Savor a homestyle lunch at the famous Wall Drug Store established in 1931 and satisfying customers ever since that first free ice water! After shopping in the store, travel to Sioux City for an overnight stay. B, L Day 7: Return Home B

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Day 2: VancouBC ver/VIA Rail train ride Vancouver Cross the border into Canada and First night in 1 northern WA tour cosmopolitan Vancouver and WA Flight into Seattle its beautiful parks with a local expert. This evening, board VIA Rail’s, The Canadian, luxury train for an adventure of a lifetime through the majestic Rockies. Leave the city center behind and get comfortable in your private, VIP cabin featuring upper/ lower beds, private washroom, private daytime sitting area and a large window. B, D Day 3: VIA Rail train ride Relax and relish the charms of train-travel as it glides through fall foliage, waterfalls, picturesque towns and the snowy peaks of the Rockies. Savor freshly cooked meals featuring regional specialized dishes and enjoy the train’s entertainment, lounges and cars with glass ceilings. What an experience! Arrive Jasper this evening for a 2-night stay at the Sawridge Inn, a property which offers premier lodging in the midst of the vast, unspoiled grandeur of 4,200 square mile Jasper Park, Canada’s largest park. B, L Day 4: Jasper Explore the many features of Jasper National Park highlighted by Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon and the history of this 100-year-old charming mountain village of Jasper with our personal guide. Taste local fare while dining in the shadow of the Rockies at the Pyramid Stables Gazebo then it’s free time to leisurely explore Jasper. This evening, try star viewing in this unique setting where the Rockies act as a natural shield from the glow of neighboring cities. B, L Day 5: Athabasca Glacier Enjoy a snow-coach ride on an all-terrain Ice Explorer across the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. Take a picture at the azure blue Peyto Lake with the Canadian Rockies in the backdrop! Traveling through Banff National Park, visit Lake Louise, the most photographed spot in the Canadian Rockies. Take time to walk to the

edge of the Lake for a picture. Continue to Banff to experience the spectacular Canadian Rocky Mountains and the small-town charm that Banff offers. Unpack your bags for a 2-night stay at the premier Rundlestone Lodge conveniently located in downtown Banff. B, D

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Day 6: Banff Experience Banff with a loOvernight MT cal expert. Savor a gourmet ID lunch at the 4-star Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel.

Heighten your senses traveling up 7,486 feet on the allnew Banff Gondola to experience a birds-eye view of six incredible mountain ranges. The observation deck at the summit of Sulphur Mountain offers breathtaking alpine views of the Canadian Rockies! Educate yourself in the Gondola’s new interpretive center and watch the multi-sensory movie made to create a feeling that you are flying like an eagle. B, L

Featuring a train ride aboard VIA Rail’s The Canadian and 2-nights in Banff, recently recognized as one of the “Best of the World” places to see in 2017 by National Geographic Traveler’s Magazine.

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Day 7: Calgary Appreciate the palette of fall colors traveling on Hwy 1 through the east side of the Rockies to Calgary, AB. Visit the Military Museums of Calgary for a guided program on the Canadian Forces from WWII to present. See Churchhill Tanks, M4 Shermans, Easy8s, Leopard Tank and more while learning about the victories and sacrifices of the Canadian navy, army and air force. After dinner, overnight in Calgary. B, D Day 8: Return home

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Day 2: Mackinac IsGrand Hotel 2 land Travel along Lake Michigan and board First night the ferry for MackiLast night nac Island. Feel like you’re stepping back Overnight in time when you Highlight take a horse and carTour route riage to the island’s premier luxury resort, the incomparable Grand Hotel, Lake Michigan where the longest 1 South porch in the world Haven Tinley overlooks the Straits Park of Mackinac. Enjoy 1 IN a 5-course dinner in the Grand Dining Hall with evening entertainment. B, D

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Day 4: Sault Sainte Marie, MI After a morning of free time to relax at the hotel or further explore Mackinac Island, take the return ferry back to the mainland. Enjoy the stunning fall scenery of Michigan as we travel to historic Sault Sainte Marie, MI, known as the Northern Gateway to Canada. The brandnew Hampton Inn & Suites will be our home for the next three nights. B, D

Day 5: Ontario and Lake Superior Cross into Canada to join our local expert for a guided tour of Sault St Marie, Ontario, located on the St. Mary’s River and one of the oldest settlements in North America. Take a spectacular scenic drive along the coast of Lake Superior, frequently named as one of the “Top Ten Drives” in Canada. Follow the TransCanada Highway for a photo stop at Chippewa Falls before enjoying a delicious lunch at Voyageurs Lodge and CookOH house, located in beautiful Batchawana Bay. Delight in the beauty of northern Ontario’s wilderness during a drive through Lake Day 3: Free day on Mackinac Island Superior Provincial Park before reAfter breakfast in the Grand Dining Room you are free turning to Sault Ste Marie for an eve- Soo Locks to spend your day as you wish until we meet again ning of free time. B, L this evening for another elegant dinner and evening of entertainment. You may take a carriage tour of Day 6: Soo Locks the island, browse the quaint shops, rent a bicycle to A local guide will join us as we travel to Tahquamenon ride around the island, play lawn bowling, or explore Falls State Park to take in the breathtaking falls surThe Grand and learn a little more about its history. You rounded by colorful fall foliage. Board an express elhave all day to be as active or relaxed in your wonderful evator to be lifted 210 feet above Sault Ste. Marie and surrounding. Your Sunrise Tour Manager will be avail- take in the spectacular panoramic views at the Tower able to help you plan your day (cost of optional activi- of History. The Soo Locks have been referred to as ties not included). B, D one of the great wonders of the world and it is one of the largest waterway traffic systems on earth. See the locks up close as we board ship and travel through this astounding system along the international shoreline of the lower harbor. B, D

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Per person rates double $1869 triple/quad $1724 single $2369

* Please note, this is a second departure added because the first departure filled. The itinerary has been reversed and instead of Agawa train ride we will explore the shores of Lake Superior with local guide on day 5.

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Two-night stay at the Grand Hotel!

Did you know?

• Sault Ste. Marie was founded by Father Jacques Marquette in 1668. It is the third oldest remaining settlement in the United States.

• Tahquamenon Falls consist of two falls. The Upper Falls, one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi has a drop of nearly 50 feet, more than 200 feet across and a water flow of more than 50,000 gallons per second.

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New England Fall Adventure

Day 1: Mid-Ohio Our colorful fall adventure begins as we travel east to overnight in Ashland, Ohio. D

Day 2: The Finger Lakes Head to the Finger Lakes Region of New York for a guided tour of the world’s oldest photography museum, the George Eastman House and Museum, located on the estate of the founder of Eastman Kodak Company and a pioneer of modern photography.

Travel to the northern shore of Canandaigua Lake for an incredible dinner and chef demonstration at the New York Wine & Culinary Center before an overnight stay in Syracuse. B, D Day 3: Vermont Batter up! Discover the history of America’s favorite past time at the Baseball Hall of Fame and keep a look out for artifacts and history detailing the 17 former St. Louis Cardinals who have been inducted. After lunch and time to explore Cooperstown, stop at Bennington Battle Monument (weather permitting), a 306 foothigh monument commemorating a turning point in the Revolutionary War. Head to the observation deck at the top for a breathtaking view of Vermont, Massachusetts and New York before traveling through the picturesque Green Mountains for a two-night stay at Vermont’s premier Okemo Mountain hotel, The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort. B, D Day 4: The Green Mountains Spend the day exploring the mountains of Vermont with our local guide. Visit the 1905 Georgian Revival mansion Hildene, the home of the only child of Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln to survive adulthood, Robert Todd Lincoln. Explore the times of yesteryear during a trip to Vermont’s original general store, The Vermont Country Store. Learn about the art of making maple syrup and sample some of their award-winning products during a visit to Green Mountain Sugar House before returning to Castle Hill for a delicious gourmet dinner. B, D Day 5: New Hampshire, Ogunquit, ME Experience one of northern New Hampshire’s best fall foliage viewing areas when we drive the famous scenic byway, the Kancamagus Highway. This 34.5-mile scenic drive cuts a path through the White Mountain National Forest with breathtaking views of the Swift River, Sabbaday Falls, and Rocky Gorge. Arrive at Maine’s picturesque coast and check into our home for the next three nights, Anchorage by the Sea, Ogunquit’s most renowned oceanfront resort. B, D

Day 6: Ogunquit, ME Enjoy a morning at leisure to explore Ogunquit’s downtown area, stroll the coast-hugging Marginal Way or relax at the hotel to take in the coastline views. Visit one of the oldest working lighthouses in the country, the Portland Head Light, located at the entrance to Portland Harbor in the Gulf of Maine. Enjoy an authentic Maine lobster baked dinner. B, D

Sept. 29-Oct. 8,2017 Oct. 6-15, 2017 Per person rates double $2129 triple/quad $1924 single $2669

Day 7: Ogunquit, ME After a delicious breakfast at a Sunrise favorite, The Wild Blueberry Cafe, head to Perkins Cove to learn how to catch lobster aboard our private lobster cruise along the scenic Ogunquit shoreline. Travel to the quaint town of Kennebunkport for a narrated trolley tour of the history and sites of the town including President Bush’s Estate and the Franciscan Monastery.

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Best Breakfast: Blueberry Cafe in Ogunquit, Maine, Pat

Day 8: Albany, NY This morning, bid farewell to Maine and travel scenic roads to Albany, New York. After a delicious lunch and homemade pie at Grandma’s Pies, tour the historic New York State Capitol building, known for its iconic mix of Romanesque Revival and Neo-Renaissance architecture. Continue to our overnight stay in Victor, NY. B, L

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This tour was even more than I hoped it would be. Just loved New Hampshire and stops at the streams and scenic areas.

Day 9: Niagara Falls, NY Experience the majestic beauty of Niagara Falls, where 2.5 billion gallons of water from four of the five Great Lakes travel down every hour. Board the world-famous Maid of the Mist for a thrilling boat ride and gorgeous views of Niagara’s three waterfalls, American, Bridal Veil and Horseshoe Falls before we head to our final overnight stay in Ohio. B, D

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Southwest Grand Adventure Day 1: Fly into Las Vegas, NV Fly into Las Vegas and check into the four-star Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino with time to take in the Fremont Experience, right outside the hotel’s doors. D Day 2: Walnut Canyon National Monument, AZ After stops in Kingman and Williams, AZ, visit Walnut Canyon National Monument. Cliff dwellings, former homes of ancient inhabitants, are evident among the remarkable geological formations of the canyon. Dinner with entertainment tonight in Flagstaff. Unpack for three comfortable nights at charming Little America Hotel. Telescope viewing at Lowell Observatory, weather permitting (optional, at your own expense).

B, D Day 3: Grand Canyon National Park Marvel at the canyon’s sheer majesty and its powerful and inspiring beauty where the unique geologic colors change throughout the day. A step-on guide joins us as we travel along the scenic East Rim Drive, stopping for breathtaking photos and learning more about the biological diversity of this World Heritage Site. Enjoy lunch on the South Rim. B, L Day 4: Oak Creek Canyon & Sedona, AZ Pass through Oak Creek Canyon on your way to Sedona, AZ. USA Today called this canyon the “most scenic drive in North America.” Take a narrated trolley ride through Sedona with a stop at the Chapel of the Holy Cross. Enjoy lunch in Sedona with time to browse the local galleries and shops. Back in Flagstaff learn about a local family’s history at the Riordan Mansion. B, L Day 5: Albuquerque, NM Travel east out of Arizona and across New Mexico to Albuquerque, host to the dazzling 2017 International Balloon Fiesta, the world’s premier balloon event. Enjoy a guided tour and dinner at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center which showcases the traditions, art and craftsmanship of the 19 New Mexican Pueblos. Settle in for three nights at the Drury Inn located right near the Fiesta Park. B, D Day 6: Balloon Fiesta Mass Ascension & Santa Fe, NM Rise and shine! The Dawn Patrol Show and glorious Mass Ascension are a thrilling experience as hundreds of vividly colored hot air balloons fill the morning sky. Watch it all from your reserved seats right on the launch field or walk amongst the balloons. Today’s chef at the Santa Fe School of Cooking, as featured on the Food Network, will educate and entertain while

you sample the unique flavors of New Mexico. Discov- October 2-11, 2017 er the many charms of Santa Fe with our local step-on guide. Do you know the mystery that surrounds the Per person rates* construction of the Miraculous Staircase at the Loretto double $2525 triple/quad $2276 Chapel? B, L, Hot Apps

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Day 7: Sandia Peak & Fiesta Balloon Glow This morning, you will have the opportunity to take a hot air balloon ride (at your own arrangement and expense). After lunch, board the Sandia Peak Aerial Tram, the world’s longest tramway, and ride 2.7 miles above the Cibola National Forest to the Sandia Peak and enjoy the panoramic vista. Your adventure continues later this afternoon as you stroll amongst the balloons on the launch field and then, as the sun sets, enjoy the dazzling evening Balloon Glow. What a sight as the balloons glow in the evening desert sky! Following the Glow, the Fiesta offers a spectacular AfterGlow Fireworks show. Watch it all from your reserved seats right on the launch field. B, L, D Day 8: Balloon Museum & Route 66 Visit the Albuquerque International Balloon Museum for some history on this world-class event. Then continue your travels along iconic Route 66, where you will have a unique lunch stop before arriving in Amarillo, TX for our overnight stay. B, L

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Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Santa Fe and the Albuquerque Balloon Festival!

Combine this tour with Route 66 on page 26 for an all-coach western adventure and take $450 off the combined per person rate.

Favorite Event: Mass Hot Air Balloon Ascension in Albuquerque, Charlene

Day 9: National Cowboy Museum & Oklahoma City Memorial Today offers you two special experiences. Tour the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum with more than 28,000 Western and American Indian art works and IL artifacts. EnNV St. Louis joy a delightLas UT CO KS MO ful Lunch in Vegas Grand Canyon 1 the Museum.

National Park 1 Santa Then tour the Sedona Eastern Fe 1 AR contempla3 3 Amarillo Oklahoma Flagstaff Albuquerque tive Oklahoma City National AZ NM TX Memorial LA First night and Museum.

Highlight Last night Overnight in Tour route Overnight Oklahoma. B, L Day 10: Return Home Return home with some amazing photos to share and exciting stories to tell of your adventure out West. B

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Wisconsin in Fall Color

Day 1: Wisconsin Dells, WI Our journey north begins with a stop in the heart of Madison for a guided tour of the Wisconsin State Capitol building with stunning views of the city and surrounding fall foliage from the observatory deck. Enjoy dinner and overnight stay in the Wisconsin Dells, recently named a Top Midwest Travel Destination by TripAdvisor. D Day 2: The Tastes of Wisconsin Did you know that Wisconsin is one of the world’s largest inland cranberry producing regions? Learn more during a guided tour of the Cranberry Discovery Center. Board a wagon pulled by Percheron draft horses for a delicious lunch deep in the colorful woods of Cabot, WI at Cabin Ridge.

Visit Yellowstone Cheese to sample fresh squeaky cheese curds made from milk produced at the family farm next door. Continue to Chippewa Falls, home to Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co, for samples and a guided tour of the 150-year old brewery. Overnight in the St. Croix Falls area. B, L

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Day 3: Great River Road Expedition Visit Minnesota Interstate Park for a guided tour of the glacial potholes with a local naturalist. Autumn colors unfold as we take the Great River Road Expedition, one of seven suggested “American Drives” by Readers Digest. Learn about the history of the Red Wing shoe company during our visit to the flagship store and museum. Take a guided tour of the 146-year old history of the Watkins Heritage Museum, makers of pure vanilla extract. Unpack for a 3-night stay near La Crosse, WI. B, D

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B, L Day 5: La Crosse, WI Our local expert returns for a historic tour of the river town of La Crosse, including a stop at the peak of Granddad Bluff, voted the most scenic sight in Wisconsin for views of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa decorated in the finest fall colors. This evening, enjoy a delicious dinner and sunset cruise aboard the La Crosse Queen, one of the few authentic Mississippi River paddlewheel river boats still in operation. B, D

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Did you know?

Wisconsin’s 16 million acres of forests transform from bright green to vibrant seasonal hues every fall bringing hundreds of thousands of tourists to the area. In 2013, the state tourism department launched an award-winning “Fall Color Report” interactive map to help fall foliage fans track the state’s changing color and help plan their getaway.

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New England Fall Coast and Color

Day 1: Ogunquit, ME Fly into Boston and board our deluxe motor coach.

See our first views of gorgeous fall colors during our trip north to Ogunquit, Maine. Arrive for a 3-night stay in the Anchorage by the Sea Towers, with private balconies and easy access to Maine’s picturesque coast. D

ford Station. Head to Lincoln, NH for a private winery tour and tasting at Seven Birches Winery. Sample red wine aging in one of their oak barrels, chat with the winemaker and taste some delicious New Hampshire wines. Unpack for a 2-night stay at the brand-new Fairfield Inn & Suites in Plymouth, NH. B, D

Day 2: Kennebunkport, ME After a delicious breakfast at a Sunrise favorite, Wild Blueberry Café, head to Kennebunkport. Board our private trolley for a narrated sighting tour of the town’s 300 years of history from early settlements to President Bush’s summer home. Continue to Cape Elizabeth for a visit to the historic Portland Head Light, Maine’s oldest lighthouse situated at the entrance to the primary shipping channel into Portland Harbor. B, D

Day 5: Lincoln, NE Spend the morning exploring Franconia Notch State Park. This stunning natural wonder will leave Franconia Notch you spellbound as you State Park stroll the Flume Gorge Conway Scenic boardwalk passing casVT Railroad cading waterfalls, gla2 cial pools and more.

Plymouth Experience the world’s First night Lake first mountain-climbWinnipesaukee Last night ing cog railway for a Overnight trip to the top of Mount Highlight Washington – the highTour route est peak in New England Flight in/out for gorgeous views of of Boston New Hampshire, Maine and Vermont. Return to Plymouth for an evening of leisure. B, L

Day 3: Portland, ME Travel to Portland for a leisurely train ride aboard a historic two-foot gauge railcar along the eastern coast of Casco Bay and a tour of the Maine Narrow Gauge Railroad Museum. After free time to explore Portland’s Old Port, enjoy a delicious lunch while floating on the bay at DiMillos on the Water. Return to Anchorage by the Sea Towers for an evening of leisure in downtown Ogunquit. Take a sunset stroll along the Marginal Way, visit a variety of quaint shops or relax at the hotel. B, L Day 4: Plymouth, NH All board the Conway Scenic Railroad Notch Train for a ride along Maine Central Railroad’s famed Mountain Division line. Enjoy dramatic natural scenery as you travel through Crawford Notch, past sheer bluffs, steep ravines, cascading brooks, and panoramic mountain vistas filled with fall colors enroute to Craw-

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Day 6: Boston, MA Boston 1 Board the M/S Mount Washington for a scenic cruise of crystal clear Lake Winnipesaukee, the largest lake in New HampNew, lower price! shire located in the foothills of the White Mountains.

Stop at Castle in the Clouds, the 5,500-acre mountain estate overlooking the Ossippee Mountains. Explore the 16-room mansion built by millionaire shoe manufacturer Thomas Gustave Plant in 1913. Continue to Boston for dinner and an overnight stay. B, D Day 7: Return home Fly home from Boston. B

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Laurel Highlands & Gettysburg Day 1: Columbus, OH A mid-day departure and overnight in Columbus, OH. D

The Battle of Gettysburg was a turnFirst night ing point in the Highlight Last night Civil War and the Tour route setting for PresiOvernight dent Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Salt Fork Gettysburg Day 2: Nemacolin Address”. Enjoy Kentuck Lodge National Woodland Resort a guided tour of Knob 1 Military Park View the cornuthe Shriver House Nemacolin 2 2 copia of fall colors Museum from at1 traveling to FarmWoodlands Gettysburg tic to cellar and ington, PA located Columbus learn what famiResort in the lower Laurel lies experienced in MD WV Highlands nestled their homes durin the Alleghing the Civil War. eny Mountains. Check into the luxurious Nemacolin Explore the David Wills House, the home where PresiWoodland Resort, a Forbes Five-Star and AAA Five- dent Lincoln stayed the night before he gave the GetDiamond lodging, for a two-night stay. Explore this tysburg Address. Visit the Gettysburg National Military unique resort and savor the chef’s culinary treats while Park including its visitor center and museum. A profesenjoying dinner at the Resort. B, D sional expert will guide a tour of the battlefield grounds.

Enjoy a colonial style meal at the Historic 1776 DobDay 3: Frank Lloyd Wright home bin House The morning is yours for leisure time at the beauti- Tavern which ful Nemacolin Resort where you may wish to take a was used as a shuttle to some of the several attractions available at station on the the resort such as the multi-million dollar Hardy Family Underground Art Collection, The Wildlife Academy of Nemacolin, or Railroad. B, D the relaxing spa. Or you may choose to visit the nearby Fort Necessity National Battlefield. (Optional activities Day 6: Lincoln may involve cost). This afternoon enlightens your ar- Highway chitectural interests with a guided tour at the Kentuck Travel west Knob home, a masterpiece of the 20th Century, by on the LinAmerica’s most famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright. coln Highway, Visit the Christian Klay Winery, Fayette County’s first the first autocommercial winery, before dining at a local restaurant. mobile road B, D to cross the United States.

Kentuck Knob Home Day 4: July 1, 1863 Enjoy a guidDepart for Orrtanna, PA to explore Hickory Bridge ed tour of Farm located on 65 acres at the foothills of the Appa- the Compass Inn Museum, an authentically restored lachian Mountains. Taste the flavors of a home style stagecoach stop, listed on the National Register of luncheon while seated in their beautifully restored Historic Places and sample donuts made just for us in 165-year-old barn. Step inside the Seminary Ridge the cookhouse! Take in the abundance of fall color out Museum, and delve into the personal side of the Civil your coach window as we travel to Salt Fork Lodge for War focusing on the First Day Battle, field hospitals dinner and an overnight stay. This grand park lodge and dilemma discussions. Attend an exclusive pro- invites relaxation and exploration of its lush wooded gram called “Mending the Wounded” to learn how surroundings. Be sure to save room for s’mores by the doctors treated the soldiers and studied disease and bonfire after dinner! B, D recovery. Overnight in Gettysburg for two nights. B, L Day 7: Travel home B Day 5: Gettysburg

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West Virginia Rails & Riches

Day 1: Charleston, WV All aboard! Our scenic trip through West Virginia begins with an overnight stay in the capital city, Charleston. D

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Day 2: Homestead Resort Learn about the history of coal mining at the Exhibition Coal Mine in Beckley, WV. Ride through the dark passages of a vintage coal mine aboard a comfortable “man trip” driven by veteran miners sharing first- New River Gorge bridge hand accounts of the daily rethentic logging camp during a stop at Whittaker Stasponsibilities and trials of past and present-day mintion. Return to the Homestead for an elegant dinner ers. Enjoy a celebration of regional cuisine during in the main dining room. B, D lunch at Tamarack Artisan Village, the first showcase of handcrafts and fine art in the United States. TravDay 4: New River Gorge and Hawks Nest State Park el through the Allegheny Mountains to experience Visit the Canyon Rim Visitor Center for a spectacular Southern hospitality and elegant charm at its finest view of the country’s second highest bridge, the New during a two-night stay at The Omni Homestead River Gorge Bridge, spanning the craggy 1,000-foot Resort, a premier Hot Springs resort for 23 U.S. Presideep New River Gorge. Venture to Hawks Nest State dents dating back to the 18th century. B, L Park overlooking the New River, the second oldest river in the world. Take an exhilarating tram ride to Day 3: Cass Scenic Railroad the bottom of the gorge to enjoy the colorful fall foliVisit the National Radio Astronomy Observatory to age from the boardwalk along the river. Continue to learn about the fascinating world of radio astronomy Ashland, KY for our two night stay. B, D and an up-close tour of their massive telescopes with our local guide. Relive an era when steam-driven Day 5: New River Train Excursion locomotives were an essential part of everyday life Since 1968, the world-renowned New River Train has when we board the Cass Scenic Railroad, home to taken travelers on a journey through the “Grand Canthe world’s largest fleet of geared Shay locomotives. yon of the East”, the New River Gorge. Much of this Travel the same line built in 1901 to haul lumber to the stretch is inaccessible by car, making the trip a unique mill in Cass, enjoy breathtaking views, and tour an auopportunity to see ghost towns, old coal mining sites and numerous scenic spots tucked deep in the Gorge – all OH Cass Scenic from our premium dome-seatRailroad Ashland ing with unobstructed and front 2 row views to the most spectacuCharleston lar scenery in the country. Travel The 1 the former Chesapeake & Ohio 2 Homestead New River Train ride New River mainline along the banks of the Huntington to Hinton Gorge New River and disembark in Hinton, WV to enjoy the Railroad Beckley Days street fair with local food stands, arts and crafts, and enFirst night tertainment before the return Highlight Last night ride and dinner on the train. B, D

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Day 1: Nashville, TN Watch the fall colors radiate golds, reds and yellows as we pull up to the iconic Gaylord Opryland Hotel for an unforgettable experience. Explore the hotel’s indoor gardens and cascading waterfalls before heading to dinner at the Opry Backstage Grill. This evening, get comfortable in our front section seats and enjoy a performance at the world famous Grand Ole Opry! Tip your hats and stomp your boots along with the longest continually running radio broadcast show in history. D

See America’s largest majestic home, the picturesque Biltmore Estate, one of the most prominent remaining examples of the Gilded Age. Enjoy plenty of time to explore the home’s 250 rooms including 33 bedrooms, 43 bathrooms and 3 kitchens. Eat lunch at DeerPark Pavilion before time to visit the gardens designed by America’s foremost landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted. B, L

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Day 4: Smoky Mountain National Park and Pigeon Forge This morning stop at the Museum of the Cherokee Indian and experience the vivid 11,000-year-old Cherokee story. Visit the Onocaluftee Visitor Center, the gateway to the Great Smoky Mountain National Park Smoky Mountains, before a local guide leads us through the mountains. Absorb the gorgeous fall foliage as we pass through the heart of the Great Smoky MounWe will keep tain National Park. Arrive in Pigeon Forge, TN choosing Sunrise for and check into the Music Road Hotel. Dinner and a Highlight WV show at the acclaimed “Country Tonite” in Pigeon our vacations and Tour route we have been telling Forge will complete a memorable day. B, D

Day 2: Asheville, NC After a southern breakfast, climb aboard the hotel’s Mississippi style Delta Flatboat for a relaxing boat ride through the heart of the hotel. One of our most scenic drives awaits us as we make the trip east to Asheville, North Carolina for dinner at the charming Red Rocker Inn, before checking into our Asheville hotel for a twonight stay. B, D Day 3: Biltmore Estate

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Ozark “Four-Star” Fall

Day 1: Chateau on the Lake Enjoy Ozark nature’s golden fall palette traveling to Table Rock Lake. Enroute, enjoy a Sunrise Tour’s favorite, Rolla’s “A Slice of Pie” for an afternoon treat.

Did you know? The owners are former school teachers turned pie experts, creating all handmade pies!

Unpack your bags for a 2-night stay and dinner at the AAA 4-diamond Chateau on the Lake. Situated on the lakefront, each room offers pristine partial views of Table Rock Lake. D

Day 2: Dogwood Canyon Head to Dogwood Canyon Nature Park, 10,000-acres of pristine Ozark Mountain landscape in Lampe, Missouri, for a guided open-air wildlife tram ride. Wind through the canyon floor past towering bluffs and waterfalls before crossing the Arkansas border to ascend 300 feet to the American bison, elk and longhorn pastures. Tour the newly renovated Dogwood Canyon Visitor Center and the brand new treehouse built by Pete Nelson and the crew of Animal Planet’s “Treehouse Masters.” Return to Branson and board the Showboat Branson Belle, America’s Most Entertaining Dinner Cruise. Cruise along Table Rock Lake while enjoying stunning lake views, a delicious three-course dinner

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Day 3: Railroads and Mountains Board the A&M railroad and ride in style in their me- double $895 ticulously restored antique passenger rail cars from triple/quad $809 Springdale to Van Buren, complete with commentary single $1065 from the conductor. Relax as the train winds through the river valleys and high trestles showcasing a cornucopia of fall colors. Travel to Arkansas’ highest peak – Mount Magazine. Explore the Mount’s visitor center with an expert Ranger guide before checking into the Lodge Dogwood at Mount Magazine where each Canyon Chateau on room features views of Petit Jean 2 the Lake River Valley and Blue Mountain Lake showcasing autumn’s finFirst 2 night est. Enjoy dinner followed by Last night A&M relaxation in the hearth room Highlight Railroad highlighted with a two-story fire1 Lodge at Tour route place. B, D

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Day 1: Memphis, TN Depart early afternoon for one of the largest retail stores in the world, Bass Pro Shops at the Pyramid.

Enjoy southern-inspired comfort food while dining at the apex of the Pyramid overlooking the Mississippi River. Overnight in the south Memphis area. D

Day 2: Gulf Shores Arrival Arrive in Orange Beach, AL for a 5-night stay along the Gulf of Mexico at the luxurious, full service Perdido Beach Resort. Nestled on an island oasis with a private sugar white sand beach and turquoise waters, the Perdido Beach Resort features contemporary rooms with private balconies, indoor/outdoor pool, tennis courts, 4 restaurants and more! Enjoy a welcome dinner at the resort on arrival. B, D Day 3: Mobile, AL Spend the morning exploring 65 acres of year-round floral pageantry in a Southern estate garden during our visit to Bellingrath Gardens. Head to Mobile, AL, the cultural center of the Gulf Coast, for lunch and tour at GulfQuest: National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico, filled with immersive, interactive exhibits covering early settlements and trade routes, marine life, weather, shipbuilding and more. Travel along the eastern shore of Mobile Bay for an afternoon at leisure to explore the village of Fairhope complete with picturesque waterfront and quaint French Quarter district. B, L Day 4: Pensacola, FL Head to Pensacola for a guided tour of the world’s largest Naval Aviation museum. See more than 150 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy,

Marine Corps, and Coast Guard aviation during a trolNovember 4-11, 2017 ley tour of the flight line. Visit the Pensacola Beach Boardwalk for free time to explore the unique 1 Jackson shops and open-air res1 taurants along the Santa Rosa Sound. Board our AR Memphis First night private glass bottom catamaran to see wild Last night dolphins frolic and play Overnight in their natural environHighlight ment during a sunset dolphin cruise on the Tour route pristine waters of the back bays of Orange Beach. B, D

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French Lick Holiday & Christkindlmrkt Day 1: French Lick, Indiana Arrive southern Indiana and experience the historical ambiance of French Lick Resort and West Baden Springs National Landmark, formally dubbed the “Eighth Wonder of the World” on a guided tour. Check into the West Baden Springs Hotel for a 2-night stay. What a treat to stay at this 4-diamond grand hotel! Don your Christmas gear for a magical evening that commences a 50 Days of Lights celebration with French Lick Resort’s tree lighting event complete with musical entertainment and a visit from Santa. It’s a real memory maker and sure to put you in the spirit! D Day 2: Christkindlmarkt Willkommen to the “Bavarian” village of Ferdinand to enjoy the annual Christkindlmarkt. Modeled after the open-air markets held in Germany, it is a heartwarming holiday event featuring artisans, crafts, and antiques. Explore with a personal guide, the Castle on the Hill – The Monastery of Immaculate Conception, one of the nation’s largest communities of Benedictine women. Savor an early dinner at Schnitzelbank for a

bit of Olde World Germany cuisine before returning to the hotel for the evening. Tonight, envelop yourself in Christmas joy as you experience the West Baden Tree Lighting event and leisure time to explore this landmark hotel all decked for the holidays. Board the newly restored treasure from 1903, the complimentary French Lick Resort Trolley, and explore both properties at leisure. B, D Day 3: Fa La La La La After a relaxing morning, visit Dr. Ted Musical Marvel’s collection of amazing musical instruments from the 1800’s to mid-1900s.

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Join us for a holiday tour to Branson that includes accommodations at the Savannah House, featuring breakfast each morning and a warm treat each evening. Breakfast and dinner daily.

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Smoke on the Mountain Show is set in North Carolina in 1938 and follows the Sanders Family Singers as they perform at their church. Become part of the congregation and enjoy over 30 classic gospel tunes.

Amazing Acrobats of Shanghai is one of Branson’s most unique and entertaining shows. Watch talented acrobats top each other with one amazing feat after another in this celebration of Chinese history and culture.

Johnny Mathis Show will feature Mathis along with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra performing some of his greatest hits!

A Four Seasons Tribute: New Jersey Nights Show takes a nostalgic trip down memory lane to celebrate the hit songs of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons.

and live animals. Rejoice as the true meaning of Christmas unfolds right before your eyes!

Hot Rods and High Heels Show celebrates the 1950’s with poodle skirts, sock hops, soda shops, and teenage love during a couple hours of pure entertainment, reminiscing the songs and dances that will get you boppin’ in your seat!

Grand Jubilee Show features the tight harmonies and dynamic performance of Branson’s best quartet, New South! “Branson’s Best Variety Show.”

The Bretts Show mixes timeless classics, current chart-topping hits and award-winning original music.

This dynamic family produces a power-packed entertainment experience that combines the best in music, lighting, video, dance, comedy and genuine artistry.

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Miracle of Christmas Show at the Sight & Sound Theatre presents the story that is central to the season, brought to life with high drama, awe-inspiring special effects

“Andy Williams” Christmas Show starring The Osmond Brothers, The Lennon Sisters, Illusionist Rick Thomas plus Charlie Green (19 year old crooner), Steve Huelit (ventriloquist), the Lennon Granddaughters

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Per person rates as well as all the features that made double $589 Andy Williams Christmas Show so triple/quad $559 great . . . variety, singers, dancers single $649 and the Moon River Band.

John Denver Tribute Show features James Garrett, best known for “Heaven’s Just a Sin Away” and cast as they sing John Denver’s best-loved hits and a special tribute to Peter, Paul and Mary. Come see why A Tribute to John has won “Best Morning Show in Branson” five times.

The Haygoods are a talented group of five brothers and one sister with incredibly tight harmonies, innovative staging and choreography and amazing performances on over 20 different instruments!

Dublin’s Irish Tenors Show with special guests the Celtic Ladies is a group of 5 of Ireland’s finest tenors and 4 of its loveliest ladies who perform some of the best music of the 20th Century, including Irish classics, Opera, Pop and Swing. With welcoming Irish charm and polished performances, these groups will whisk you away to the Emerald Isle.

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Day 1: Galena, IL Travel to Galena, IL, the perfect setting for early Christmas shopping or strolling along the quaint, historic Main Street. Enjoy dinner and an overnight at the DeSoto House Hotel, built in 1855 and host to Civil War Generals and U.S. Presidents Lincoln and Grant, located in the heart of Main St. D

displays. This evening, experience the blockbuster Broadway musical, HAMILTON from our front balcony seats. Featuring a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, blues, R&B, rap and Broadway, HAMILTON is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War. B, D

Day 2: Hamilton Continue to Chicago to explore the city’s largest open-air Christmas festival. Inspired by the Christkindlmarkt in Germany, the Christkindlmarket Chicago combines a cherished German and European tradition with local charm. Spend the afternoon at leisure on Michigan Avenue, sparkling with holiday lights and filled with whimsical window

1 Galena Day 3: Return Home After a late morning deFirst night parture, stop in Springfield to tour one of Frank Last night Lloyd Wright’s largest and Overnight most elaborate PrairieHighlight style designs, the DanaTour route Thomas House. Explore the home’s 35 rooms filled with more than 100 pieces of original furniture and 250 art glass windows. Continue home arriving early evening. B

Day 2: The Homestead Travel to one of the world’s finest resorts, the opulent National Historic Landmark Omni Homestead Resort, for a two-night stay. Thousands of sparkling lights, miles of garland, warm crackling fireplaces, endless Poinsettias, and an outdoor wonderland will be sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Since 1766 the Resort has offered an incomparable retreat to its visitors; Princes and Presidents, including Thomas Jefferson, have soaked in its mineral springs. Enjoy a fourcourse dinner complete with music and dancing. B, D Day 3: Day at the Homestead An expansive breakfast buffet awaits us before an historical tour of the resort. The rest of the day is at your leisure to enjoy the amenities of the resort which was recognized as the #1 resort for Christmas away from home in Southern Living. You may choose to roast marshmallows at the outdoor fire pit, shop the unique specialty shops, soak in the warm mineral spring pool, or partake in an endless array of activities. Your tour manager will be available to help you plan your day.

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Day 1: Galt House Depart for Louisville, KY to experience the magic and wonder of Christmas at the historic 4 Diamond AAA Brown Hotel, a Louisville landmark since 1923 featuring classic English Renaissance architecture decked in luxurious holiday splendor. Experience the oldest and largest continually operating professional dinner theaters in the country when we visit Derby Dinner Playhouse for Christmas Carol the Musical. D

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San Antonio Holiday Day 1: Oklahoma Travel to Muskogee, OK for dinner and a festive drive through the town’s Garden of Lights annual display with a local enthusiast sharing historical stories. D Day 2: Hill Country Head south through the Hill Country of Texas to enjoy the display at Pedernales Electric Coops Headquarter’s “Lighted Forest” of over 1 million lights.

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Dec. 7-13, 2017 Per person rates double $1389 triple/quad $1230 single $1782

Featuring a 3-night stay in a hotel on the San Antonio Riverwalk, where singing riverboats glide along the river surrounded by twinkling lights.

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Day 5: San Antonio Our local expert boards the coach for a city tour with stops at The Mission San Jose and the San Fernando Cathedral. Savor a wonderful lunch at the renowned Guenther House, located in the 1860 home of the Pioneer Flour Mills’ founding family, and a huge hit with past tour goers.

The afternoon and evening are free to stroll the River Walk, relax by the pool or do a bit of last minute Christmas shopping in La Villita Historic Arts Village. B, L, hot apps Day 6: Victorian Christmas Travel to Tyler, TX and take a nostalgic trip back to Christmases of long ago with a tour of the 157 year old Goodman-LeGrand home, all decked in fine Victorian splendor representative of its era. Savor cookies, wassail and caroling from area musicians.

Overnight in northeast Texas. B, D Day 7: Return home Travel home reflecting on a collection of sweet memories and a festive spirit to carry on through the holidays! B

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Omaha’s “Christmas Around the World”

Day 1: Germany Arrive Omaha, NE to discover its unique blend of cultural Christmas cheer. Enter the Grand Bavarian Hall of the German American Society for an evening of dancing, singing and an authentic home-cooked German meal. Unpack your bags for 3 nights at the charming boutique Magnolia Hotel; built as a court building in 1923 and named a National Historic Place in 1974! D

Day 2: Omaha, Ireland and England See the Gold Coast District, Billionaire’s Warren Buffet’s residence and more of Omaha with a local guide.

Spend time in the Old Market District for lunch and be sure to stop by the 1950’s Hollywood Candy Warehouse. Ireland welcomes us to the Village of Boys Town founded by Father Flanagan. See the house decorated per 1930’s Irish Christmas traditions followed by a guided tour of the campus and hall of history museum. View over 100 gingerbread houses at Omaha’s famous Gingerbread Village. This evening the Lord and Lady of the Manor invite you to a multi-course meal with music and merriment – “a Madrigal Christmasse Feaste!”. Step back in time to the holiday splendor of merry Olde England with true English pageantry in this unique and original form of dinner theatre. B, D

Day 3: Ukraine and Greece December 7-10, 2017 This morning, Olesia Reprichowskyj shares stories of how the holidays are celebrated in Ukraine. Step into Per person rates Christmas at Union Station and see how the art deco double $798 train station transforms into holiday central. The St. triple/quad $728 John’s Greek Orthodox Church opens its doors for single $960 lunch and tour of the Byzantine Style church. Learn No passport needed how Christmas is celebrated in Greece and listen to to experience the Olde Christmas carols sung in their native language. Visit World Christmas of Gerthe Holiday Poinsettia Show at Lauritzen Botanical many, Greece, England, Gardens displaying over 5,000 Poinsettias including a Ireland and more!

20-foot-tall poinsettia tree! This evening, enjoy the annual Christmas show at the Holland Performing Arts Center featuring Broadway performers and the brilliant sounds of the Overnight German American Omaha Symphony. B, L Highlight Society Tour route Day 4: Lithuania and ReOmaha Lithuanian 3 turn Home Bakery Before our return home Madrigal IA stop at the famous LithuChristmas anian bakery known for Feast MO their scrumptious torts. B

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Day 1: Opryland Hotel Our Holidayville adventure begins in Nashville at the iconic Gaylord Opryland Hotel. Every Christmas, Opryland creates a glittering holiday extravaganza sparkling with millions of twinkling lights, nine acres of indoor gardens decorated with holiday ornaments, and stunning Christmas trees you have to see to believe!

Experience the magic of Opryland’s ICE! exhibit featuring more than two million pounds of hand-carved ice sculptures and a live carving zone. Delight in the Country Christmas Dinner Show with Diamond Rio before our overnight stay in this luxurious resort. D

House Museum filled with authentically decorated period rooms showcasing the evolution of Christmas celebrations and decorations. Board our private, heated Holly Jolly Christmas trolley to tour historic Asheville with our local guide while singing our favorite holiday songs. Feel like a kid again when we drive through Shadrack’s Christmas Wonderland and experience the world’s largest drive-through, fully synchronized, LED Christmas light and music show. B, L

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Day 2: Biltmore Estate Travel to America’s Largest Home, the Biltmore Estate, first introduced by George Vanderbilt to his family and friends on Christmas Eve 1895 with a largerthan-life Yuletide celebration that continues to this day with 1,000+ poinsettias, miles of garlands and lights, dozens of elaborate hand-decorated Christmas trees, and holiday music filling the halls. Enjoy a two-night stay at the AAA 4-diamond Inn on Biltmore with unlimited access to tour the historic Mansion and Gardens, Winery, and shops at Antler Hill. Experience an old-fashioned Victorian Christmas on the Candlelight Christmas tour of the 250-room French Renaissance chalet, lit with the warm glow of 500 luminaries, crackling fires, and vintage Victorian ornaments. B, D

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Continue to KnoxDay 5: Celeville for an overnight stay. D brate Your Way Happy New Year!

Embrace 2018 with a relaxing day to do as you choose Day 2: Charlotte, NC while enjoying the hotel’s sandy beach front location Cross the border into The Old North State where Krispy and mild climate. Perhaps you will want to take a dip Kreme was started and Blackbeard fought his last bat- in one of the 4 outdoor heated pools or walk the beach tle in 1718! Arrive in Charlotte and enjoy a choice of one or simply unwind in your suite and watch football? B, D of 2 activities: tour the famed NASCAR Hall of Fame Museum for high-speed fun with interactive displays Day 6: Chattanooga and relevant exhibits OR retrace the dynamic journey Travel west through central Georgia to Chattanooga, from a dairy farm to global evangelism at the Billy Gra- TN home of the Moon Pie since 1917. While humming ham Library with a tour of his original home and im- Glenn Miller’s tune, check into the Chattanooga Choo pressive library. Overnight at the Drury Inn and Suites Choo hotel for dinner and an overnight stay. B, D in Charlotte, NC. B, hot apps Day 7: Return Home Day 3: Coastal History Enroute, enjoy lunch at Patti’s 1880’s Settlement resIn Murrells Inlet, tour the American treasure Hopse- taurant known for homey delicious foods and savory wee 1740 Rice Plantation house and enjoy the birth- homemade pies. Travel home with a fresh outlook on place of Thomas Lynch, JR., signer of the Declaration the New Year with fond memories, new friends and of Independence. Hopsewee’s River Oak Tea Room is stories to share! B, L ranked in the top 3 tea rooms in South Carolina; savor a Southern Tea while listening to the tales of Gullah history. Continue up the coast to Myrtle Beach, SC and unpack for a 3-night stay at the ocean front Beach Cove Resort in an ocean view executive suite. After dinner, get comfortable in your reserved seats at the The Carolina Opry Christmas Special, designated top attraction in Myrtle Beach by CNBC. B, tea, D

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Day 4: The Grand Strand Browse and shop the various storefronts at “Barefoot Landing” then board the Barefoot Princess Riverboat for a relaxing cruise on the Intracoastal Waterway while the Captain narrates the history of The Grand Strand. Be on the watch for Alligators, Osprey, Kingfisher and other fresh water animals. This

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Day 1: Kansas City Enjoy a delicious home-style lunch in a settler’s log cabin home at The Settlers Inn. Learn about the history of the greeting card empire started in 1920 from a shoebox full of postcards, Hallmark Cards. Visit one of Kansas City’s favorite holiday destinations, Union Station, decorated for the season with lights and the city’s largest Christmas tree before overnighting in Topeka. L

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Board the Iron Mountain Aerial Tram where you’ll experience the magnificent Rocky Mountain scenery as you skim over the tops of the trees for panoramic eagle eye views of the striking mountains and a cozy dinner at the top. Unpack your bags for a 2-night stay at the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge. B, D Day 4: Redstone, CO & New Year’s Eve Experience the serenity of the mountains on a horse drawn sleigh ride through the canopy of snowy pine

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trees in Redstone, CO, a unique village originally developed as a turn-of-the-century “Camelot” and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Enjoy an afternoon at leisure exploring the shops on Glenwood Spring’s Main Street or take a dip in our hotel’s hot springs pool which boasts water around 100 degrees and filled with rich natural minerals to restore the body. Delight in the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue complete with comedic skit, songs, dance, laughter and a champagne toast before a delicious dinner to ring in the new year! B, D Day 5: AAA Five-Diamond “The Broadmoor Resort” Happy New Year! Trek to Colorado Springs and unpack your bags for an overnight stay at the AAA FiveDiamond Broadmoor Resort. Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, this distinguished Colorado mountain retreat upholds a legacy of elegance and impeccable service. Built in 1918, the resort features many grand touches that still exist: beams painted with motifs from classical mythology, a marble staircase, ornate chandeliers, and ceiling frescoes by European artists. B, D

Featuring a ride on the California Zephyr, one of Amtrak’s most scenic routes, and an overnight stay at the AAA 5-diamond Broadmoor Hotel!

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Everyone was extremely helpful.

The train ride was beautiful and peaceful.

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Judy B., 2016 Colorado NYE

Day 6: Garden of the Gods, Hays, KS Join a local guide for a tour of one of the most photographed natural wonders in the United States, Garden of the Gods. With its spectacular red rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies, the park is truly awe-inspiring. Travel to midKansas for an overnight stay. B, L Day 7: Return home Depart for home this morning with many memories of an incredible New Year’s vacation. B

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The 129th Rose Parade and more!

Stop and smell the roses at the 129th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California! Always a favor- Dec. 29- Jan. 3, 2018 ite with Sunrise Tours travelers, this wonderful New Year’s trip is packed with lots of activity Per person rates* including a behind the scenes visit to Warner Brothers Studio.

Day 1: Fly into Los Angeles Catch a flight into Los Angeles and check into the comfortable and centrally located Renaissance Los Angeles airport hotel for a 5-night stay. D

double $2339 and movies. Gather triple/quad $2145 ‘round the table single $2829

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Day 2: Get to know LA! Spend the day sightseeing The City of Angels with a local expert. See the Hollywood Bowl, Mann’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive and so much more. Celebrate the holidays with dinner at Tam O’Shanter and tap your toe to caroling by local musicians. B, D Day 3: Behind the Parade Scenes Go behind the scenes to see how the Rose Bowl floral floats are constructed and decorated. The volunteers are thrilled to let you discover the final stages of float decorating before their debut in the parade!

Enjoy lunch on your own before a guided tour of the legendary entertainment mecca, Warner Brothers Studio Tour. You’ll get closer than ever before to iconic backlots and soundstages of today’s hottest TV shows

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for a special dinner * Includes roundtrip aircelebrating “New fare from STL. Year’s Eve”! Return to the hotel to be ready to rise early the next morning for Same price as 2016! the celebrated Rose Parade. B, D

Day 4: Tournament of Roses Parade Enjoy a great view of the Tournament of Roses Parade from your reserved seating - you can’t help but get caught up in the excitement of the crowd as the striking floats and well-rehearsed marching bands pass by! Chat about the parade over lunch then kick off the New Year with free time to relax or explore LA at your leisure. B, L Day 5: Reagan Library Take a scenic drive along the coast and over mountains to Simi Valley for a visit to the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum. The exhibits are designed to honor his accomplishments and patriotic spirit. Tour the museum, view a full-size replica of the White House Oval Office, the office in which President Reagan never took off his suit jacket, and walk onboard the actual Air Force One aircraft, tail number 27000, which flew 7 US presidents. Travel up 1,134 feet to the Griffith Observatory on the slope of Mount Hollywood; the site offers spectacular views of LA and the Hollywood Sign. Grab a telescope and see why Mr. Griffith said, “If all mankind could look through that telescope, it would change the world!” This evening, tour the mystery and history of the Queen Mary before dinner onboard the boat. B, D Day 6: Return flight home B

Float at the Rose Bowl Parade

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This was my first tour with anyone.

Had a great time and saw so much of L.A. that I had always heard about.

Janie. C., 2015 Rose Bowl Parade

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Best Parade: To u r n a m e n t of Roses Parade, Pat

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Florida Stay ‘N Play

Day 1: Western Tennessee Begin your vacation with a relaxing ride on our deluxe motorcoach to Western Tennessee. Hot apps Day 2: Southern Georgia Follow the sun south for a stay near Valdosta, GA. B, Hot apps Days: 3-18 Sirata Beach Resort Your 16-night stay on St. Pete Beach can be as busy or leisurely as you wish. Besides walking on the beautiful beach, relaxing in a hammock, and lounging poolside or on the beach with a good book, there is a local trolley that provides free transport to nearby shopping, restaurants and golf. In addition, we have planned the following optional (some at additional expense) excursions for your consideration; • Cross the Skyway Bridge and travel to Solomon’s Castle, the home, galleries and workshop of internationally renowned artist Howard Solomon located in the lush Florida woodlands near Ona - a unique experience not to be missed.

• Visit St. Petersburg for the Saturday Farmer’s Market, and enjoy the lovely downtown on a narrated trolley ride before free time to explore on your own.

• Enjoy a Sunday Brunch (included) at Safety Harbor Resort and Spa and take a stroll around the charming resort on the west shore of Tampa Bay, known for its healing waters.

• A concert or theater production (TBD when performance schedules are available) and a luncheon cruise (included) on Boca Ciega Bay. • Additional optional excursions TBD Day 19: Northwest Georgia Begin the journey home with a stay in Northwest Georgia. B Day 20: Home Return home, likely with a bit of sand in your shoes! B

About the Sirata Beach Resort All rooms at the beachfront resort are furnished with a queen sleeper sofa in the living room, full balcony, cable TV, in-room safe, and utensils, dishes, toaster and coffee maker in the kitchenette. As a Sunrise Tours guest, the Sirata will offer a 10% discount for purchases at the onsite restaurants and gift shop, free Wi-Fi, and a daily newspaper. Restaurants, a grocery store and a drug store are located within easy walking distance. We will also have the use of a private room for visiting, games and celebrations on two different days during our stay at the resort.

Choose your room type You may choose between two different room types: Gulf Front – Two Queen bedded rooms with a view of the Gulf Gulf View – King bedded rooms with an angled view of the Gulf (west), or of Boca Ciega Bay (east) Cost of the tour via motorcoach includes: transportation via luxury motorcoach including the excursions while in Florida, lodging for 19 nights, 3 breakfasts en route to and from Florida and 1 breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner during the stay in Florida.

Cost of the tour via air includes: flight to Florida, transportation to airport from pick-up point and to lodging at the Sirata Resort 16 nights, transportation for excursions, and 1 breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner during your Florida stay.

Coach Jan. 20-Feb. 8, 2018 OR Fly Jan. 22 - Feb. 7, 2018* This will mark the 13th year we have offered this perennial favorite.

A few travelers have gone every year!

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Coach January 20-February 8, 2018 Per person rates Gulf Front Room double $3299

single $5029 Gulf View Room double $2999

single $4484 Fly January 22-February 7, 2018* Per person rates Gulf Front Room double $3499

single $5077 Gulf View Room double $3199

single $4532 *Includes roundtrip airfare from STL

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Florida Keys Adventure

Day 1: Fort Lauderdale Your escape to the Sunshine State begins with a flight to Fort Lauderdale. Board our comfortable motorcoach and start south for an overnight stay in Key Largo. D

Day 2: Overseas Highway Travel the “Overseas Highway” crossing 42 bridges over azure ocean waters and the famous 7-mile bridge en route to beautiful Key West. Stop in Grassy Key to tour the Dolphin Research Center and meet their resident dolphins and California sea lions. Enjoy lunch on the water before arriving in Key West, the southernmost point of the Florida Keys, for our four-night stay at the chic, island-style Crowne Plaza La Concha located on Duval Street, just steps from the heart of Key West’s bustling cultural district lined with shops, galleries, and cafes. B, L Day 3: Exploring Key West In addition to being a great vacation spot, Key West has also served as an artistic refuge, a presidential retreat, a military post and an important port. Board our private Old Town Trolley for a guided tour of the city’s history through the quaint streets of Old Town. Tour the Mel Fisher Maritime Heritage Museum, home to an extensive collection of artifacts from 17th century shipwrecks including the Santa Margarita. After an afternoon of leisure to explore Duval Street, enjoy a delicious group dinner in Old Town. B, D Day 4: Key West Literary History The morning is yours to watch the sunrise, take a lei-

surely stroll along quiet streets to the waterfront or hop on the trolley to visit the nearby Butterfly House or Little White House. Tour the Ernest Hemingway House Museum, where he is rumored to have written A Farewell to Arms – and don’t forget to look for the 6 or 7 toed descendants of Hemingway’s cats who continue to live on the grounds! Take an optional sunset cruise through the tropical Key West waters aboard the Sandie Cat sailboat for free drinks and the best seat in the house for the world famous Key West sunset (additional cost). B, L

Per person rates* double $2649 triple/quad $2331 single $3507 * Includes roundtrip airfare from STL.

Same price as 2017!

Day 5: Key West Nature Immerse yourself in Civil War history with a guided tour of Fort Zachary Taylor which served as headquarters for the U.S. Navy’s East Gulf Coast blockade squadron who deFort Lauderdale terred numerous supply ships from reaching Confederate First night 1 ports in the Gulf of Mexico. VisLast night it the Florida Keys Eco-DiscovOvernight ery Center and National Marine 1 Sanctuary for a journey into Tour route Key the world of native plants and Largo Flight in/out of animals of the Keys plus a dyFort Lauderdale namic exhibit of Aquarius, the 4 world’s only underwater ocean Key West laboratory. This evening, head to Mallory Square to watch the sunset, a truly memorable experience, complete with musicians, acrobats and unique vendors. B, D

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Day 6: Riverboat Cruise After a late morning departure, cross the Overseas Highway and arrive in Miami.

Board the Island Queen for a narrated cruise on Biscayne Bay, sailing through Millionaire’s Row filled with homes of the rich and famous, spectacular mega yachts and sights beyond belief. Enjoy a final dinner in Miami and an overnight stay. B, D

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The 1926 Crowne Plaza is an historic landmark in Key West, having hosted Ernest Hemingway, Tennessee Williams and Harry S. Truman. Enjoy 4 nights at this centrally located historic property.

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Desert Escape

Featuring Palm Springs and Las Vegas Day 1: Flight to Nevada Arrive in Las Vegas and unpack for a 2-night stay at the famed Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino. D

Day 5: Palm Springs, CA 2 Board the Palm Springs Last night Tour route Golden Aerial Tramway, the Overnight Flight route Nugget world’s largest rotating tram car, and travel along the breathtaking cliffs of Chino Canyon Day 2: Las Vegas up 8,516 feet to the Enjoy a full breakfast Mountain Station of Mt. Los Angeles buffet before headSan Jacinto State Park.

Palm Springs Airport Area ing out to take in the What a memorable Aerial Tramway 1 Riverside sights and sounds view of the picturesque Villagefest 3 of glitzy Las Vegas. vistas!

After lunch, Las Brisas As featured on CBS the afternoon is yours Palm Springs Sunday Morning, to soak in the golden enjoy The Neon Musun, shop, lounge by seum’s guided tour showcasing 7 restored and 200 his- the pool or visit the Palm Springs Art Museum. This toric signs representing decades of Vegas history. This evening, in the heart of downtown, stroll along the afternoon, explore the strip at your leisure. Will you try weekly Palm Springs Village Fest an evening street your hand at lady luck or shop the many outlets? Din- fair featuring arts, crafts, food and entertainment and ner is planned before an evening drive down the strip a “must-see”! B, L under the sparkling lights. B, D Day 6: RiverDay 3: Joshua Tree National Park/Palm Springs side, CA Enroute to Palm Springs, visit Joshua Tree National Say good-bye Park where two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mo- to the desert jave and the Colorado, come together. Explore its rich and begin the cultural history and surreal geologic features that add trek west. Rivto the wonder of this vast wilderness in southern Cali- erside, CA, is fornia. At the Keys View vista, the sightline extends the birthplace beyond the Salton Sea to Mexico! Descend upon the of the citrus dramatic desert resort community of Palm Springs, industry and CA. Unpack your bags for a 3-night stay at the Las Bri- home to the sas Hotel located in the heart of the city. B, D largest Mission Revival Day 4: Palm Springs, CA Style buildA local guide will share the glamour, beauty and his- ing in the US. tory of this playground of the stars. See where Frank Tour the Mis- Palm Springs Resort Sinatra, Bob Hope, Kirk Douglas, Marilyn Monroe and sion Inn Hotel more have lived. Tour Shield’s Date Farm and learn including major rooms that are not accessible to the insightful stories about the beautiful Coachella Valley public. Be sure to perch in the oversized chair built for while traveling to a vast array of Wind Turbines sprout- President Taft’s 1909 visit! Explore California’s Citrus ing from the desert floor. Get up close and examine State Historic Park, a site that recaptures the time the enormousness of these windmills. Rated one of when “Citrus was King” in CA. Overnight in the Los the best aviation museums by CNN Travel, explore the Angeles airport area. B, D Palm Springs Air Museum with an aviation expert. After dinner, relax and enjoy the hotel’s amenities in the Day 7: Return flight home B evening warmth. B, D

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Feb. 4-10, 2018 Per person rates* double $1999 triple/quad $1843 single $2369 * Includes roundtrip airfare from STL.

The desert oasis has something for everyone350 days of sunshine in Palm Springs and elaborate 24-hour casinos in Las Vegas, this tour is sure to spark the desire to escape the dreary winter for the warm, sundrenched desert!

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Magic of Yellowstone in Winter

Day 1: Flight to Bozeman, MT Board our flight west to Bozeman, MT. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the Country Inn and Suites in Bozeman, MT. D

Day 2: Yellowstone National Park Trek to Yellowstone and board the heated snow coach for an excursion through Yellowstone Park to our hotel. The plateau is coated in white and glistens as our guide narrates a visit through the Norris Geyser Basin, amongst other incredible scenery. Did you spot a shaggy herd of bison? Unpack for 3-nights at the Old Faithful Snow Lodge, a snowy haven in the heart of the Park! This evening, sip a hot beverage by the crackling fireplace or step outside after dark to admire the stars in one of the best night sky viewing spots in the world. B, D Day 3: Winter Wonderland, as you please Today is your day at leisure to choose the activities that most interest you (fees not included and advance bookings are encouraged). Your tour manager will be available to help you make arrangements if needed.

There are many ways to explore including but not limited to: snow coach in the park to visit and view more wildlife and geysers, snowshoe to refuge point, a walk on the paths for photo opportunities, an offered tour (schedule TBD) or cozy up in the rustic comforts of the lodge by the fire. And, there is Old Faithful herself just steps from the Lodge! B, D Day 4: Guided Tour of YNP Gather your camera and board our exclusive heated snow coaches for a guided tour of the park with a local

park expert. Old Faith- Feb. 24-March 1, 2018 ful, geysers, paint pots… Per person rates* yes we will see the fadouble $2499 mous sights without the crowds and with more triple/quad $2258 animal sightings than single $3147 the summer! Who will be * Includes first to spot a Trumpeter roundtrip airfare Swan? The scenery is from STL. stunning and the commentary will augment your winter experience as we explore the misty thermal features where steam and hot plumes of water mix with freezing temperatures, the sightings of new Bozeman wildlife tracks in the snow, and the 11 Museum splendor of the Canyon’s Lower Falls of the Rockies to see the ice arch that forms from the First night spray! B, Boxed Lunch, D

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Day 5: YNP to Bozeman Overnight Continue north on the heated snow Highlight coach across the frozen landscape past Tour route Yellowstone Fountain Paint Pots and more incredible National Park Flight route scenery to North Yellowstone where there is a likely chance to see elk graz3 ID ing on the grounds! Board the motorOld Faithful Snowlodge coach for Bozeman to visit the Smithsonian Affiliate, Museum of the Rockies.

Learn about Indian History and see one of the largest and most famous collections of dinosaur fossils in the world. Enjoy a farewell dinner and overnight stay in Bozeman. B,D

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Day 6: Flight home from Bozeman, MT

Chattanooga in the Spring Day 1: Huntsville, AL Visit the largest collection of memorabilia from the “Man in Black” at the Johnny Cash Museum featuring some of his earliest childhood artifacts as well as songwriting archives. Overnight in Huntsville, AL. D Day 2: Space Center At the U.S. Space and Rocket Center see rockets, achievements and artifacts of the U.S. space program.

Learn about NASA’s journey toward putting man on the moon and see capsule trainers such as Mercury and Apollo 16 Casper. Enjoy a tour and lunch at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens. Spring is a beautiful time of year to see the thousands of azaleas in bloom! Next visit the Unclaimed Baggage Center where you never know what you’ll find at this sprawling store full of unexpected treasures from lost luggage. B, L Day 3: Chattanooga Visit Point Park at Lookout Mountain Battlefield for our Ranger talk learning about the “Battle Above the

Clouds”. Head to what National Geographic called one April 14-17, 2018 of America’s iconic places, Rock City, home to the legPer person rates endary “See 7 States” view, 1700 feet above sea level. double $799 Visit one of the nation’s top attractions, the Tennessee Aquarium, where you will come face-to-face with triple/quad $726 sharks, stingrays and sea turtles. Our trip to Chatta- single $975 nooga would not be complete without a Steam Train Ride along one of the original railroad lines KY in the area, with spring Johnny Cash blossoms on display Museum and passing through pre-Civil War MissionUS Space & Chattanooga 2 ary Ridge Tunnel comRocket Center pleted in 1858. B, D 1 GA

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Museum and the Peterson House where Lincoln drew his last breath. Savor dinner at The District Chophouse and Brewery, a local favorite, before returning to our hotel.

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Day 2: WashingSmithsonian ton, DC Washington D.C. 4 Continue eastward First night Arlington to visit the historic Highlight Cemetery Gaylord Last night and famous ArNational Tour route Resort Overnight lington Cemetery including a visit to Day 4: Washington, John F. Kennedy’s DC tomb and the Tomb of the Unknowns. Arrive in Na- “Trust no one” as we explore the only public museum tional Harbor for an unforgettable 4-night stay at the in the US solely dedicated to espionage! The Internaaward-winning Gaylord National Resort. This water- tional Spy Museum features the largest collection of front resort, with a stunning 19-story glass atrium and espionage artifacts ever placed on public display. Ensweeping views of the Potomac River and our nation’s joy our exclusive visit with Dr. Vince Houghton, Histocapital is surrounded by a premier entertainment and rian and Curator of the museum whose research has shopping district. After dinner centered on technological ,retreat to your luxurious acintelligence! Spend time Highlights: commodations to prepare for at the Smithsonian, the • Tour the Ford’s Theater and Peterson House our DC adventure. B, D world’s largest museum and the award-winning International Spy Mucomplex. B, D seum Day 3: Washington DC • The National Mall, Smithsonian Institution Today, a licensed DC tour Day 5: Washington DC • Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Vietguide boards the coach to visit Explore the Newseum, a nam Memorial the historical highlights of DC. multimedia exploration of • Arlington Cemetery, John F. Kennedy’s Tomb, Stand where global events the importance and history Tomb of the Unknowns, World War II Memorial, have taken shape and view of journalism in America atReflecting Pool, Korean War Memorial the many historic monuments traction as evidenced when • The Newseum and the Jefferson Memorial framed in the vivid white and awarded TripAdvisor’s top amidst cherry blossoms pink blossoms from more than 25 US museum designation 3,000 Japanese cherry trees in 2016. There will be more along the Tidal Basin. Enjoy a guided Capitol Build- time to visit the Smithsonian Institute museums today. ing Tour and a White House Tour (based on availabil- This evening, dress for the night out and embark on a ity). Tour the historic Ford’s Theater with a National first-class dinner cruise aboard a luxury yacht OdysPark Service representative, visit the Ford’s Theater sey down the Potomac River featuring magnificent views of DC and the Cherry Blossoms, exquisite food, dancing and music while watching the sun set on our fine Capitol City. B, D

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April 2-8, 2018 Per person rates double $1648 triple/quad $1429 single $2303 Same price as 2016!

The 2018 Festival marks the 106th celebration of the gift of the 3,000 cherry trees from the People of Tokyo to the People of Washington, DC. Enjoy the spirit of this generous gift while exploring the highlights of Washington, DC.

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Our first trip, total surprise at the “spare no expense” attitude which prevailed. We booked Day 6: Columbus, OH another trip after It’s time to begin our journey home. Travel to this one so WashingThe Spring House for a step back in time with old-fashioned, homestyle fixins. Then, it’s off to ton DC was a test and you passed with Columbus, OH for the night. B, L. an A+.

Day 7: Return home Beverly E., Arrive home early evening. B 2013 DC Cherry Blossom Festival

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Jefferson Memorial amidst the cherry blossoms

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Southern Charm Featuring Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC April 15-21, 2018

Day 1: Georgia Our journey to the “Old South” begins!

Travel to Cartersville, GA, for dinner and an overnight stay. D Day 2: Savannah, GA It’s off to “Georgia’s First City” as Savannah welcomes us with southern hospitality. Join our local guide for a walking tour of the hauntingly beautiful Bonaventure Cemetery, featured in the movie “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” Enjoy downhome southern cooking during dinner at a The Biltmore Estate local favorite before checking in for a stay with stunning views of the Ashley River. B, L 2-night stay at the brand-new Fairfield Inn & Suites, Savannah Historic District. B, D Day 5: Antebellum Charleston Day 3: Historic Savannah Board an open-air trolley for a narrated sightseeing tour along the cobblestone paved streets of Savannah, the country’s largest National Urban Historic Landmarked District. The rest of the day is yours to explore Savannah’s Historic District at your leisure. You may want to visit Paula Deen’s The Lady and Son’s Restaurant for lunch or explore the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Or stroll along the revitalized historic River Street filled with unique shops, boutiques, and galleries. Experience genuine Savannah flavor while dining in an 1820’s King Cotton warehouse during dinner at River House Seafood. B, D

Did you know?

Day 4: Charleston, SC In the south, we never say Savannah is called good-bye so we say “we’ll ‘America’s First Planned see you later” to Savan- City’ because Oglethonah! Travel to picturesque rpe (who founded it in Wadmalaw Island in the 1733) carefully organized heart of South Carolina’s the town into grids, with lowcountry to visit the wide streets and 24 pubCharleston Tea Planta- lic squares. 21 of these tion, owned by the Big- squares were carefully throughout elow Tea Company fam- preserved ily. Learn first-hand how the years and still exist tea is made during an today. informative factory tour with samples of the plantation’s nine tea flavors. After a trolley tour of the picturesque grounds, enjoy a picnic lunch under century old oak trees. Continue to Charleston for a narrated scenic cruise along the city’s harbor before a 2-night

Per person rates double $1492 triple/quad $1325 single $1992 Same price as 2016!

Known for its elegant charm, cobblestone streets and unique culture, Charleston was named one of the Top Ten places to visit in North America by Embrace the history of Charleston as we visit Magnolia Conde Nast Traveler Plantation and Gardens, recently voted one of “Amer- Magazine.

ica’s Most Beautiful Gardens,” by Travel + Leisure Magazine. Join naturalist guides for an action-packed tram tour of the plantation’s 600 acres of wetlands, forests, and marshes First night – watch for alligators, great blue Highlight Last night KY herons and more! Then, step Tour route Overnight back in time with a guided tour of the family home with a glimpse of life in the 19th century. After Knoxville 1 Biltmore free time to explore Charleston’s Estate historic City Market area, join our local expert for a guided tour of this city steeped in Colonial and Cartersville 1 Civil War history. Enjoy a deliCharleston cious dinner with views of the AL 2 harbor. B, D Charleston Savannah 2 Tea Plantation Day 6: Asheville, NC Journey through the Blue Ridge Mountains to discover America’s Largest Majestic Home, the picturesque Biltmore Estate, completed

by George Vanderbilt in 1895. After a gourmet lunch in the estate’s DeerPark Pavilion, spend the day explorWe really enjoyed ing the Vanderbilt’s home and its surrounding centurythe trip and it was our old gardens filled with thousands of daffodils, tulips, azaleas and more. Continue to Knoxville, TN for an first! We will be back overnight stay. B, L soon!

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Spotlight Texas

Featuring highlights of Dallas, beachfront Galveston and San Antonio Fiesta!

Day 1: Joplin, MO Travel west on Route 66 to Joplin, MO for lunch at Granny Shaffer’s where the food “tastes homemade cause it is”. Continue southwest to overnight in Durant, OK. L

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away. Upon arrival, tour a retired Ocean Star jackup drilling rig turned museum. This one of a kind tour shows offshore drilling equipment and exhibits detailing the oil and gas production process.

Explore Galveston with a local guide, relaying the history of the 1900 Hurricane and touring where sculpture artists have breathed life into what Mother Nature attempted to destroy from Hurricane Ike in 2008 on a Tree Sculpture tour. Unpack your bags for a 2-night stay at the beachfront DoubleTree resort where each room includes a balcony and views of the ocean! B,D

Day 2: Dallas, TX TX Arrive in Dallas and meet a local expert Space Center 2 for a guided city tour, Day 5: Space Center San Antonio 2 including a visit to A crown jewel of TX is the NASA Johnson Space Galveston the Dealey Plaza His- The Alamo Center where a behind-the-scenes look at space Island toric District and The exploration is arranged. Get up close and tour hisSixth-Floor Museum toric mission control and iconic exhibits featuring which chronicles the assassination and legacy of Presi- our nation’s revered astronauts. Experience the thrill dent John F. Kennedy. Check into our Dallas hotel for a of watching a space shuttle launch in the Blast Off! 2-night stay. B, D Theater and touch a moon rock. This afternoon, enjoy views of the ocean or walk the historic Strand. B, L Day 3: Presidents and Cowboys Visit the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Day 6: San Antonio, TX Museum. Opened in April 2013 on the campus of SMU, Enjoy the springtime wildflowers reaching up for the the Museum features Freedom Hall and includes a warm Texas sunshine as we travel through central 67-foot video wall depicting a montage of the 44 US Texas to San Antonio. Unpack for a 3-night stay in the presidents. Don’t miss the 9/11 Memorial exhibit. Visit Drury Plaza Hotel located on the Riverwalk. OrigiFort Worth Stockyards National Historic district and nally a bank, the hotel retains the charm of its stunning witness a live cattle drive. Explore the TX Cowboy Hall architectural history with modern amenities, a rooftop of Fame before a hearty TX lunch. What does a $1.1bil- pool and direct access to the Riverwalk. Tonight, enjoy lion stadium featuring the world’s largest column free your reserved seats on the bank of the San Antonio interior look like? Find out with a VIP tour of AT&T River for the Fiesta Texas Cavaliers River Parade and Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys to include the watch as music fills the air and vibrant floats pass by locker rooms, luxury suites and the field. B, L with bold colors of Fiesta. B, hot apps Day 4: “It’s Island Time” Travel south to Galveston Island, TX for a tropical get-

San Antonio parade on the Riverwalk

Day 7: Fiesta Time!

Texans describe the Fiesta as a blend of New Orleans’ Mardi Gras and Pasadena’s Rose Parade. The color, the pageantry and celebrations recognize the City’s diverse history and culture. Catch the spirit with a pin proudly worn and traded during the Fiesta! Enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city and visit the “queen of the missions” Mission San Jose and shopping at El Mercado, an authentic Mexican Marketplace. History comes to life visiting the Alamo where Davy Crockett and 185 other “Texans” fought against Mexico. This evening, take some free time to explore the Riverwalk. B, L, hot apps Day 8: Return Flight Home B

April 18-25, 2018 Per person rates* double $2028 triple/quad $1789 single $2644 * Includes return airfare to STL

Visit 3 of Texas’ cities featuring a visit to the George W Bush Library and Museum, a beachfront 2-night stay on Galveston Island, and ABA’s top 100 Fiesta San Antonio highlighting history/culture!

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We love Sunrise.

Everyone is a professional, helpful and considerate. Had a wonderful time.

Bobbie P., 2016 Spotlight Texas

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Combine this tour with National Parks of the Southwest on page 52 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

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National Parks of the Southwest

Day 1: El Paso, TX Your journey to the Old West begins! Fly to El Paso, TX for an overnight stay. D

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Day 2: White Sands National 2 Carlsbad NM Monument Day 6: Fort Stockton Organ Carlsbad Learn about the historic region Mountains Explore the West of the Caverns where the Camino Real meets Desert Peak 1 1 Pecos Museum located in the American West when we the 1896 Orient Hotel and El Paso visit the Organ Mountains DesSaloon. Learn about the ert Peaks National Monument. history of the “Buffalo First night Fort TX Continue to White Sands NaSoldiers,” one of the miliStockton Last night tional Monument, an incredible tary regiments created Overnight expanse of snow-white, gypfor black men who sought Highlight sum sand dunes covering 275 security in the US Army Tour route Marfa square miles and rising to 60 after the Civil War, during feet. Travel the 16- mile Dunes our guided tour of historic Drive with a local guide and Fort Stockton. Continue Chisos Mountain the chance to scale convenient to Big Bend National Lodge 2 dunes along the route. Arrive Park, the eighth largest for a two-night stay with lake national park in the lower view rooms and private balconies at the luxurious Inn 48 situated on the boundary with Mexico along the Rio of the Mountain Gods Resort. B, D Grande, for a two-night stay in the spectacular Chisos Basin at the Chisos Mountain Lodge. B, D Day 3: Billy the Kid Country and Valley of Fires Travel the Billy the Kid National Scenic Byway to the Day 7: Big Bend National Park Lincoln County Courthouse, the historic frontier site Explore one of the last remaining wild corners of the of Billy’s infamous escape in 1881. Learn about the United States during our guided tour of Big Bend symbol of forest fire prevention during a visit to the National Park, covering Smokey Bear Historical Park. Enjoy a guided tour of 801,000 acres of west TexFort Stanton Historic Site, established to protect set- as in the place where the tlements along the Rio Bonito in the Apache Wars. See Rio Grande makes a sharp the gigantic Malpais Lava Flow during a stop at the turn. Visit Sam Nall Ranch Valley of Fires recreation area in Carrizozo. B, L and Santa Elena Canyon plus a picnic lunch in the Day 4: International UFO Museum park. Spend the evening Discover a floral oasis when we visit the Hondo Iris exploring the ruins of the Farm for a tour through the glorious irises, lilies and former Chisos Mine comdesert botanical plants and sit on the hummingbird pany in Terlingua Ghost porch to watch the birds feed, fight and fly. Travel to Town and dine at the oldRoswell, NM to explore the International UFO Mu- timey Starlight Theatre. B, Carlsbad Caverns seum and Research Center complete with a museum L, D guide talk. Arrive in Carlsbad, NM for a 2-night stay.

B, L Day 8: Marfa, Texas Travel to Marfa, home to the puzzling “Marfa Lights” Day 5: Carlsbad Caverns National Park and join our local expert for a guided tour of the town’s Explore Carlsbad Caverns National Park in the Gua- historic sites including Hotel Paisano, site of the James dalupe Mountains of southeastern New Mexico. De- Dean movie GIANT. Visit Indian Cliffs Ranch for a deliscend the elevator for a self-guided tour along a paved cious cowboy-style steak dinner at Cattleman’s Ranch trail of the Big Room, a massive, eight-acre chamber before an overnight stay in El Paso. B, D with an incredible 255-foot high ceiling filled with huge columns, and delicate stalactites and stalagmites. Af- Day 9: Fly home from El Paso B

single $2878

* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL.

Combine this tour with Spotlight Texas on page 51 and take $450 off the combined per person rate! Or combine this tour with Canyonlands on page 54 and take $400 off the combined rate!

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Georgia on my Mind

featuring Jekyll Island, Savannah and more Day 1: Georgia “Just an old sweet song…” Our Georgia adventure begins with an overnight stay in Cartersville, GA. D

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Day 2: Savannah, SC Our Southern Adventure continues in Macon with a tour of the Cannonball House. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the home was built in 1853 as a planter’s townhouse and named for damage sustained during the War Between the States. Continue to “Georgia’s First City,” Savannah, for a delicious dinner overlooking the river before unpacking for a 2-night stay in the brand-new Fairfield Inn & Suites Historic Downtown. B, D Day 3: Savannah, GA Board an open-air trolley for a narrated tour of this enchanting Southern town filled with amazing architecture, rich history and gorgeous spring blooms. The rest of the afternoon is yours to explore Savannah at your leisure - you may want to grab lunch at Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room and explore the historic River Street filled with shops and galleries. Board the Savannah Riverboat for a relaxing cruise while enjoying historic sights, dinner and live entertainment. B, D Day 4: St. Simons & Jekyll Island Continue our journey to the Golden Isles of Georgia as we visit the Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site.

Continue to St. Simons Island to explore the charming shops, restaurants and walk on the pier for a gorgeous view of St. Simons Sound. In the late 1800’s, a group of millionaires sent a team of experts to locate an area with great natural beauty, excellent weather and privacy. They found Jekyll Island and proceeded to build the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, our home for the next two nights. Enjoy a historic tour of the property before an elegant dinner in the Grand Dining Room. B, D Day 5: Jekyll Island Enjoy a leisurely morning to explore Jekyll Island – you may choose to rent a bike, relax at the resort or take the hotel shuttle down to the beach. After a delicious lunch at the historic Crane Cottage, a narrated tram tour of Jekyll Island will take you throughout the Historic Landmark District and past the grand “cottages” which were the winter getaways for The Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and J.P. Morgan. B, L

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Next visit the boyhood home and museum of Jimmy Carter, former president and important contributor to Habitat for Humanity. Continue to southwest Georgia for an overnight stay. B, D

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Marilyn A., 2016 Georgia on my Day 7: Callaway Gardens Marvel at the sea of azaleas on a visit to Callaway Gar- Mind dens, nestled in the foothills of the Appalchian Mountains. Enjoy lunch at the gardens before continuing on to Atlanta, GA for an overnight stay. B, L Day 8: Atlanta, GA Discover how a newsroom operates during our behindthe-scenic tour of the CNN Studios. Stop at the Booth Western Art Museum, home to the largest permanent space for Western art in the country, on our way to middle Tennessee for dinner and overnight stay. B, D Day 9: Return Home Stop in Clarksville, TN for a visit to the state’s second largest general history museum, the Customs House, built in 1898 as a US Post Office and Customs House for the flourishing tobacco trade. Continue home arriving early evening. B

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Canyonlands of Southern Utah Day 1: Flagstaff, AZ Our journey west begins with a flight to Phoenix. Continue to Flagstaff, AZ for an evening reception and overnight stay at the Drury Inn & Suites. Hot Apps

picnic lunch, discover the red rock landscape of Arches May 6-14, 2018 National Monument, the world’s largest concentraPer person rates* tion of natural stone arches. Explore Moab’s quaint double $2799 western charm during your evening of leisure. B, L

Day 2: Grand Canyon Head to Grand Canyon National Park, once proclaimed by President Theodore Roosevelt as “the one great sight which every American should see.” Join our local expert for a guided tour through the natural beauty of the East Rim. Enjoy free time to explore Grand Canyon Village and walk along the canyon edge before dinner and an overnight stay on the South Rim of the park. B, D

Day 6: Capitol Reef National Park Visit Capitol Reef National Park, known for the Water- * Includes roundtrip pocket Fold, a 65 million year-old wrinkle in the Earth’s airfare from STL crust. After a picnic lunch amongst the park’s colorful canyons, domes and monoliths and dessert at the Gifford House Store and Museum, travel to Cedar City, UT for our 2-night stay. B, L, D

Day 3: Lake Powell, AZ Travel to Page, AZ for a guided tour of the second largest concrete arch dam in the United States, Glen Canyon Dam, which holds back an amazing 26,215,000 acre-feet of water from the Colorado River. Enjoy a cruise on beautiful Lake Powell. The boat takes us through the tapestry laden walls of Lake Powell’s famous canyons, Navajo Canyon and Antelope Canyon.

Enjoy dinner overlooking the lake and an overnight stay at Lake Powell Resort, located in heart of the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. B, D

Day 7: Bryce Canyon National Park Discover the impressive but often missed Cedar Breaks National Monument, which rests on top of the Colorado plateau and looks down into The hoodoos at Bryce Canyon a half-mile deep geological amphitheater. Enjoy lunch at Bryce Canyon’s Lodge restaurant, rated one of the area’s best dining experiences. Join our local expert for a guided tour of Bryce Combine this tour Canyon National Park, famous for its multi-colored with National Parks Hoodoos and some of the world’s best air quality. B, L of the Southwest

triple/quad $2576 single $3393

Day 4: Monument Valley and Moab Learn about the Native American heritage of Monument Valley as we explore the back roads of the eighth Day 8: Zion National Park wonder of the world with a Navajo guide. Continue Follow the lush Virgin River into Zion National Park west to Moab, UT for a jet boat ride on the mighty Col- where you will be surrounded by massive canyon walls orado River and a twoand a unique landscape of Arches night stay in the small petrified sand dunes during National UT Monument resort town. B, D our narrated open-air tram 2 Moab Capitol Reef National Park ride. Grab lunch on your Canyonlands Day 5: Canyonlands own at Zion Lodge before National Park Cedar City National Park continuing back to Las VeBryce Canyon 2 National Park Explore the wilderness gas. Visit Nevada’s oldest Zion Monument of countless canyons and largest state park filled National Park Valley 1 and buttes carved by with red sandstone formaNV Lake Powell the Colorado River tions and 3,000 year-old InResort AZ with a guided tour of Las Vegas dian petroglyphs, Valley of Grand Canyon 1 1 Canyonlands National Fire State Park, before a fiSouth Rim Park. Visit one of the nal night in Las Vegas at the most photographed four-star Golden Nugget 1 Flagstaff First night scenic visits, Dead Hotel and Casino. B, D Last night Horse Point State Overnight Park, located 2,000 Day 9: Fly Home Highlight feet above a gooseReflect on the incomparable Tour route neck in the Colorado natural beauty we have exFlight route Phoenix River. After a riverside plored as we fly home. B

on page 52 and take $400 off the combined per person rate!

Or combine this tour with California National Parks on page 57 and take $450 off the combined rate!

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Day 2: Niagara Falls, ON Journey to the central Ohio Grand River Val1 ley wine region for a private wine tasting at the larg1 est estate winery Dublin in Ohio, Debonne Vineyards. After a delicious lunch in the estate’s charming chalet, continue across the Canadian border for a two-night stay in the heart of Niagara – just one block from the falls! This evening, trek deep behind the heart of Niagara Falls to stand in the mist where the mighty Horseshoe Falls tumbles from 13 stories above during an optional visit to Journey Behind the Falls (additional cost). B, L

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the picturesque Niagara Parkway to join our local guides for a tour of the Botanical Gardens, one of Niagara’s premier attractions. Enjoy free time to explore the loveliest town in Ontario, Niagara on the Lake.

Return to Niagara to dine at the prominent Skylon Tower revolving dining room located 775 feet above the Falls featuring incredible views.

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May 8-13, 2018 May 14-19, 2018 Per person rates double $1159 triple $1034 single $1449 Over 14 million visitors come to Niagara Falls each year. Join Sunrise Tours as we watch the falls tumble over a 180 foot high wall of rock.

We will explore the falls from below and above!

Day 4: Rochester Lilac Festival Head to Rochester, NY and tour the George Eastman House, to learn about the father of modern photography and founder of the Eastman Kodak Company. Continue to Highland Park, home to 1,200 lilac shrubs in over 500 varieties, for the 120th year of the world-famous Rochester Lilac Festival. Step aboard the Sam Patch Boat for a relaxing cruise along the Erie Canal, complete with their signa- Rochester’s Highland Park ture canal experience of going through the lock and is one of the nation’s first municipal arboretums. dam. Overnight in Rochester. B, D Renowned park designer, Frederick Law Oldmsted, Day 5: Rochester Experience one of the most improbable moments in was responsible for its American history when we final development. The travel to Buffalo to visit the park’s lilac collection was Theodore Roosevelt Inau- started in 1892 with 20 gural Site. Step back in time varieties, some of which during a guided tour of the were descendents of flowhouse where Roosevelt was ers carried to the new sworn into office – see and world by early colonists. hear the challenges he faced and learn what is was like to lead our nation during a tragic and pivotal time in its history.

Continue to central Ohio for an overnight stay. B, L

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Crème de la Crème Featuring the Great Dames of Eastern Canada: Quebec, Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto

Day 1: Michigan Travel to mid-Michigan for our overnight stay. D

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May 9-20, 2018 Per person rates double $3199 triple/quad $2815 single $4182

1 Ottawa 2 Day 2: Toronto, Montreal Ontario May 10-20, 2018* Head northeast to VT Per person rates trendy Toronto for MI Toronto NH 2 double $3499 a 2-night stay in the 1 triple/quad $3138 heart of Toronto.

MA Niagara RI Falls Tonight, attend a Jackson single $4420 CT 1 live theater producDay 8: Quebec City, Quebec * Includes tion (TBD) in The Travel along the St. Lawrence River roundtrip airfare NJ PA Toronto Theatre to St. Anne de Beaupre, with time from STL Ashland 1 OH District, the largest to experience the basilica and this in Canada. Note: Fly little town that attracts more than a tour arrives in Michigan mid-day. B, D million pilgrims and visitors each year! Visit Montmorency Falls and take a memorable cable car ride to the Crème de la crème Day 3: Toronto, Ontario top for lunch and time to enjoy the views of the Isle de “the best of the best” Explore the bustling city of Toronto with a local expert. Orleans and the Saint Lawrence River. B, L is the perfect descripAfter lunch, rise 1,136 ft in 58 seconds to the observation for this tour. tion deck of the CN Tower for an eagle’s eye view of Day 9: Montreal, Quebec the city. Afternoon free to explore. B, L Enjoy breakfast before we travel to Montreal for a stay Highlights include 6 at the newly renovated Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. nights in 3 luxurious Day 4: Ottawa, Ontario This afternoon, our local tour guide will acquaint us and historic Fairmont Journey to Canada’s beautiful city of Ottawa for a with Montreal’s cultural heritage and cosmopolitan hotels of eastern Can2-night stay at the Fairmont Château Laurier, a mag- blend of the old and new as we see all the “must see ada and enjoy distincnificent limestone edifice with turrets and masonry sights” including Montreal’s crown jewel, the Notre- tive experiences and reminiscent of a French Château. Visit Canada’s largest Dame Basilica. B, D elegance! and most popular cultural institution, The Canadian Museum of History. B, D Day 10: Niagara USA Cross the US border into Niagara Falls, NY for an overDay 5: Canadian Tulip Festival night stay at the Double Tree by Hilton hotel located Discover the sites of Ottawa and the Tulip Festival along the upper Niagara River. B, D featuring more than three million tulips, with our personal step-on guide. Visit Commissioner’s Park, Par- Day 11: Niagara Falls State liament Hill, Sussex Drive, view the official residences Park of the Prime Minister and Governor General and many Experience the majestic beauty other sights. Tour the capital of Canada, Parlement du of Niagara Falls. Did you know Canada, and discover the history and functions with a 3,160 tons of water flow over guided tour of Centre Block, home to the Senate and the falls every second? Board House of Commons (pending availability). The evening the world-famous Maid of the is free for you to explore. B Mist for a thrilling boat ride under the falls! This afternoon, Day 6: Quebec City, Quebec travel west to Ohio for dinner Get your cameras ready as we approach our hotel for and an overnight stay. B, D the next three nights. Standing high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River, Fairmont Le Day 12: Au Revoir Château Frontenac is not merely a hotel located in the Merci for a trip filled with ex- Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac heart of Old Québec - it is the heart of Old Québec. B, D traordinary memories! Note: Fly tour returns home from Cleveland, OH. B

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California National Parks & Las Vegas!

Day 1: Flight into Las Vegas Soaring west across the San Juan National Forest and Grand Canyon arrive in Las Vegas for a 2-night stay at The Golden Nugget located on Fremont Street. D Day 2: Spirited Las Vegas After a gourmet breakfast buffet, you have the option to spend the day in Las Vegas on your own or join us on an optional tour to the Valley of Fire State Park.

For those who choose to tag along, enjoy the beautiful vistas, unique stone formations, ancient trees and 3,000-year-old petroglyphs. Continue our excursion with a visit to Hoover Dam (additional expense). Return to Las Vegas for dinner. B, D Day 3: Death Valley National Park Travel to the ghost town Rhyolite which was once the largest of the gold rush settlements. See the “bottle house” built of thousands of bottles and the Goldwell Open Air Museum featuring life-sized ghost-like disciples! Cross into California to sprawling Death Valley National Park, the largest national park outside Alaska. Embark on a guided tour of the Park with our guide from the Field Institute who will share all the interesting features and stories including Zabriskie Point and Badwater. Our overnight stay puts us right in the center of the Park at the Furnace Creek Ranch! Take a swim in a spring fed pool or relax and view the stars which blanket the brilliant sky. B, D Day 4: Wonder Valley Ranch Before departing the park, stop at the stunning Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes and view Stovepipe Wells.

Continue on for a 2-night stay at Wonder Valley Ranch in Stenger, CA, nestled in the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills. Tonight, mosey on over for some delicious ranch “grub” and an historical tour on a horse drawn hayride. B, D

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Day 5: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks After breakfast, it’s time to explore Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, the second and third designated national parks in our country, with our personal guide. These parks are home to giants: immense mountains, deep canyons and huge trees. Take a deep breath of fresh pine air and behold the oldest living thing in the world as you view the General Grant Tree, named the Nation’s Christmas Tree by Calvin Coolidge in 1926. Return to the Ranch for an evening of food and entertainment. B, L, D Day 6: Sugar Pine Train The sounds and scenes from the era of steam powered railroad logging come to life aboard the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. A delicious BBQ lunch is included before travel to El Portal to unpack your bags for a 2-night stay on the western edge of Yosemite featuring rooms overlooking the scenic Merced River. B, L

Per person rates* double $2799 triple/quad $2589 single $3309

* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL The National Park Service has identified spring as the best time to view the incredible waterfalls in Yosemite Valley amidst spring buds and California poppies! The waterfalls are typically teeming with runoff that occurs from snowmelt.

Day 7: Yosemite Valley Awake to the impressive scenery and travel into the park to the award winning Majestic Lodge Dining Room in the heart of the Park for a gourmet brunch.

Explore the rugged beauty of Yosemite Valley this afternoon aboard an open-air tram and discover full views Unique landscape of Death Valley National Park of waterfalls, deep valleys and rock formations including the famous Half Dome!

The views of the Yosemite waterfall in the spring promises a view of spectacular scenery. It’s easy to understand why Yosemite is one of the nation’s most photographed parks! B, L

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Day 8: Central Valley Explore Mariposa, CA’s Old Town with its authentic adobe brick buildings and quaint shopping. Travel to San Mateo, CA to see The Japanese Garden in Central Park.

Designed by Nagao Sakurai of the Imperial Palace of Tokyo it is sure to delight the senses with spring blooms! Overnight near the San Francisco Airport. B, D

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Day 2: Monterey Depart for the magnificent Monterey peninsula noted as the greatest meeting of land, sea and sky! Travel along the famous 17-mile drive, one of the most breathtaking coastlines in the world including stops at Lone Cypress and Bird Rock.

California’s history and establishment springs from Missions like the Carmel Mission Basilica.

Tour this National Historic Landmark including its original Bell Tower. “Stroll the Row” (Cannery Row) before dinner and heading north to San Francisco San Francisco. Arrive in Fisherman’s Wharf and South Lake Tahoe. Overnight in Carson City, NV. B, L unpack for a 2-night stay at Hotel Zephyr featuring comfortable amenities and easy access to all the wharf Day 5: Step back in Time/California Zephyr offers. B, D Head east on Comstock Highway to Virginia City, nestled in the eastern slopes of the Virginia range. ExDay 3: Streets of San Francisco and More plore this “gem of the Old West” by walking the plank Explore the hills of San Francisco with a guided tour boardwalk and embarking on a narrated V&T Railroad of the City and discover the architecture, Chinatown, steam and diesel train journey to Gold Hill and back.

Nob Hill, Ghirardelli Square and many scenic views of Arrive Reno, NV late afternoon in time to board Amthe bay. Walk on one of the world’s most recognizable trak’s California Zephyr. Full meal service is available landmarks, the Golden Gate Bridge. Cross the bridge on your rail excursion. Sleep in your own private roominto the charming bayside city of Sausalito and savor ette (see description in sidebar) as you make your way lunch with views of the Bay. Board the Ferry Boat for across the Rockies. B, D a relaxing cruise across the Bay. Enjoy free time this evening to explore Fisherman’s Wharf – from street Day 6: Overnight/Amtrak in Rockies entertainers to unlimited shopping or just relaxing to Wake up to enjoy breakfast on the train in the diner. enjoy the incredible western sunset. B, L Then, sit back and relax as the beauty of the Rockies and the Plains pass by your large viewing window.

Day 4: Napa Head back to the lounge car for a floor to ceiling view Travel to beautiful Napa Valley with their rolling hills of the magnificent scenery that unfolds. Enjoy breakand picturesque vineyards that dot the countryside. fast, lunch and dinner in the diner during this unbelievEnjoy a behind the scenes winery tour, tasting & picable journey. Your room steward will help prepare your nic lunch under their 250-year old oak tree at V. Satcabin for your evening as you ride the rails. B, L, D tui Winery in Napa, which was awarded 3 accolades in 2015 including Winery of the Year as it celebrated Day 7: Train/Return Home its 130th anniversary. Head east into the Sierra FootEnjoy breakfast on the train before arriving in Osceola, hills for leisure time to enjoy the dramatic landscape of Iowa.

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Included in price: Superliner Roomettes: Ideal for one or two passengers, with two comfortable reclining seats on either side of a big picture window. At night, the seats convert to a comfortable bed, and an upper berth folds down from above.

Located on the upper or lower level. No in-room toilet or shower Optional Upgrade: Superliner Bedrooms: Ideal for two passengers, but can accommodate three (two passengers must share the lower berth). Each room has a large sofa with two individually reclining sections, and a reclining easy chair.

At night, the sofa converts to a comfortable bed, and an upper berth folds down from above. All Superliner Bedrooms feature private, self-enclosed restrooms with toilet, sink and shower. And are on the upper level of our double-decker Superliner train cars. $600 per person based on double occ.

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Yellowstone National Park & more!

Day 1: Flight west Fly into Salt Lake City, UT for dinner and an overnight stay. D

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Day 2: Jackson, WY Board the coach and travel north along scenic highways into historic Jackson for leisure time to explore Jackson Square, located in the heart of Jackson, WY. B,D Grand Tetons

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Day 3: Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons Head north to Moose, Wyoming to embark on a scenic float on the Snake River with the Grand Tetons as the backdrop and a narration about the region’s wildlife, history, and geology. Follow your nose towards the aromatic campfire smoke to savor a good old fashioned Dornan’s Chuckwagon lunch. Enjoy the mountainous views traveling north into Yellowstone Park. Unpack your bags for a 2-night stay at the newly remodeled Grant Village (subject to change), located near the West Thumb inside the park, which affords us easy access to the many sites featured in “the first national park in the world”. B, L

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Day 7: Rapid City, SD A local guide will take us to visit Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument and the Black Hills. Travel to Custer State Park featuring 71,000 acres of unspoiled land, pristine lakes and roaming buffalo. Enjoy a Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour into one of the largest herds of bison in North America. Enjoy lunch in the historic State Game Lodge where Presidents Eisenhower and Coolidge dined. B, L Day 8: The Badlands Heading east to Nebraska, explore the Badlands of South Dakota as the sun rises and illuminates the geologic formations. A quirky and delicious lunch at the famous Wall Drug Store is planned and a stop at the Corn Palace in Mitchell, SD before arriving at the Delta Hotel South Sioux City Riverfront for dinner and an overnight stay. B, D

Day 4: Yellowstone comes alive!

Bring your cameras and be prepared to enjoy the best of Yellowstone today with our own guide. Old Faithful! Geysers! Paint Pots! All in all, a day of geological wonders and plenty of wildlife. Enjoy dinner in the Old Faithful Inn this evening and time to explore the area afterwards. The Old Faithful Inn is one of the few remaining log hotels in the United States. Highlights include the 65-foot ceiling in the lobby and the rhyolite fireplace. B, D Day 5: Cody, WY Take in the eastern Yellowstone Park views before arriving in Cody, WY a city full of western adventure. Visit the Buffalo Bill Center of the West before checking into the comfortable Cody Cowboy Village, a luxury log cabin lodging located in Cody with all rooms attractively appointed with a cowboy/western flair. This is the real thing...real log cabins with open beam ceilings. Cody is surrounded by scenic mountains to be enjoyed from the chairs on your cabin’s porch. A true western eve-

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Day 3: Hatteras National Seashore Travel along the National Seashore, pausing to view Bodie Island Lighthouse on our way to Cape Hatteras Lighthouse. At 203 feet, Hatteras is the tallest brick lighthouse in the United States. Tour the Graveyard of the Atlantic Museum built to honor and preserve the history of over 2,000 shipwrecks. A delightful evening of outdoor drama awaits during The Lost Colony, Paul Green’s story of America’s first English colony. Decide for yourself what happened to this mysterious colony which vanished without a trace. B, D Day 4: Coastal Aviation Journey to Kitty Hawk where on Dec. 17, 1903, the Wright Brothers achieved the first powered airplane flight. Explore the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach, home to one of the largest collections of WWI and WWII era aircraft. Enjoy a “glory days of military aviation aircrafts” tour including their WWI and German Cottbus hangers. Cross under and over Chesapeake Bay, to Ocean City, MD and unpack your bags for a 3-night stay at the Victorian grand Dunes Manor Hotel, where each room features private ocean front balconies! B, L Day 5: Ocean City Awaken to the smells and sounds of the ocean! Visit Assateague Island State Park, known as the “edge of the continent” for a wildlife tour and a chance to see

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the Chincoteague Horses and Assateague Lighthouse. Step back in time while enjoying lunch and shopping in the quaint, historic town of Berlin, MD. Return to our hotel in time for their traditional afternoon Tea and Crumpets. Enjoy leisure time to walk the iconic and award-winning wood plank Boardwalk buzzing with excitement before dinner at Harrison’s Harbor Watch overlooking Assateague Island. B, D

May 31-June 7, 2018 Per person rates* double $1999 triple/quad $1795 single $2539 * Includes return airfare to STL

Featuring a 3-night oceanfront stay in historic Ocean City, Maryland.

Day 6: Ocean City For the early riser, take in the glorious sunrise while walking the beach. This morning is yours to do as you wish. Ride the tram up the boardwalk, visit the museums, shop or simply people watch! This afternoon, board a 65’ boat for a narrated nature cruise of the Sinepuxent Bay, the barrier island shores and the Atlantic Ocean hoping to spot a dolphin or two followed by a delicious dinner – “OC style”.

B, D Day 7: Delaware Travel to the first state to ratify the US constitution – Delaware. Visit Cape Henlopen State Park with a local expert and continue to Lewes, DE, a community founded in 1631 as the “first town in the first state” and visit one of only 17 remaining lightships, the Lightship Overfalls designated a National Historic Landmark. Board the Cape May Ferry to relax on the sun deck or in the salon area while making our way across the mouth of the Delaware River to New Jersey. Arrive in Phila- Cape Hatteras Lighthouse delphia for an overnight stay. B, L Day 8: Fly home from Philadelphia B

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Icelandic Wonders Day 1: Depart USA Day 2: Welcome to Iceland After an overnight flight, arrive in Reykjavik and enjoy a short guided tour of the capital of Iceland, the northernmost capital in the world, before a short journey to Hella for a 5-night stay at the Stracta Hotel. D

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Day 6: Vatnajökull National Park Soak in amazing scenery on a trip to the southern part of the Vatnajökull National Park, home of Europe’s largest glacier and Jökulsárlón, a glacier lagoon with floating icebergs. B, D

July 4-12, 2018 Per person rates* double $4400 single $4995

* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL. Please note: final payment is due May 1, 2018.

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Day 7: Golden Circle custom tour of beautiWestman Islands An awe-inspiring visit to ful Iceland, the most three of Iceland’s most sparsely populated First night: Flight in/out important spots: Gull- country in Europe and Overnight flight of Reykjavik Day 3: Þjórsárdalur foss Waterfall, Geyser home to volcanic splenTour Route Last 2 nights Travel alongside the Hot Springs and Þingveldors and spectacular Hekla Volcano and visit lir National Park. GullHighlight Overnight Despite its the Hjálparfoss Waterfoss, “the golden falls”, scenery. proximity to the Arctic fall. Explore the Viking is a double waterfall Circle, Iceland benefits farm ruins at Stöng and that tumbles 34 meters enjoy a leisurely hike to Gjáin, a green oasis in an oth- into the Hvítá River. See the steam from the Geysir from the warming air of erwise rocky, barren moonlike landscape. Þjórsárdalur geothermal fields as you arrive. The original geyser the Gulf Stream makis off-the-beaten-path and is dominated by Hekla and is now dormant and been replaced by Strokkur, “the ing summer a delightful other volcanoes in the vicinity. Hekla is one of Iceland’s Churn”, which erupts at 5-10 minute intervals. Next time to visit. most active volcanoes; over 20 eruptions have oc- stop is at the ancient curred since 874. During the Middle Ages, Europeans Viking Parliament area called the volcano the “Gateway to Hell”. B, D of Þingvellir National Park, a UNESCO World Day 4: South Shore with optional glacier hike Heritage Site. Return Highlights today include the famous Eyjafjallajökull to Reykjavik for a twoVolcano, the 60-meter-high Skógafoss Waterfall and night stay at the Icelanthe narrow Seljalandsfoss Waterfall with a trail that dair Hotel Natura. B, D leads behind the falls – be prepared to get wet! Visit Skogar Folk Museum with a selection of turf houses. Day 8: Reykjanes PenTake an optional glacier walk or a visit to the bird cliffs insula, Blue Lagoon and lava beaches near Vík, together with our guide. B, and Reykjavik D Take a less traveled route around Reykjanes Day 5: Westman Islands Peninsula as diverse Ahoy! Take a short ferry ride to the Westman Islands. geological features, the Explore the town of Heimaey and this extraordinary hot springs of Krýsuvík, island by foot and by bus. The volcanic eruption here mountains, lava fields, in 1973 is considered the largest natural disaster in amazing bird cliffs, Iceland in recent history. After the evacuation of the moonlike landscapes inhabitants, and during the 5 months while the erup- and fishing villages are tion lasted, there was much uncertainty as to whether on today’s itinerary. The the island could ever be repopulated. During our tour tour ends with a Reykjato the Westman Islands we explore bird cliffs, walk up vík city tour after a visit the volcano crater and visit “Pompeii of the North”, a to the famous Blue Lavolcanic excavation project. Enjoy a free afternoon to goon. B, D See the separating tectonic wander around the town of Heimaey. B, D plates inÞingvellir National Park Day 9: Return home

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Policies

Cancellations - please review Our cancellation fees schedule varies according to the type of tour. Your deposit is fully refundable up to the final payment due date. On any cancellation made after final payment is due, the following fee schedules apply.

All motorcoach cancellation fee (final payment due 45 days before departure): Cancel 45-30 days before departure 25% of total price Cancel 30-6 days before departure 50% of total price Cancel within 5 days of departure 100% of total price Fly/Train cancellation fee (final payment due 60 days before departure): Cancel 60-30 days before departure 25% of total price Cancel 30-6 days before departure 50% of total price Cancel within 5 days of departure 100% of total price Cruise and International tours: Refund for cancellation of cruises and international tours depend on the cruise line or tour operator. Please call for questions on a specific cruise or tour.

Final Payment Final payment is due 45 days before departure for an all-motorcoach tour and 60 days before departure for tours involving air or train unless otherwise noted. One-day tour payments are due in full upon reservation. Please call in reference to cruise payment deadlines.

Tour Price Inclusions (and tipping policy) The price of the tour includes all attractions, lodging, motorcoach transportation, breakfast and dinner daily (unless noted otherwise), and tips for hotel, airport, and restaurant personnel. If the tour involves air travel, the cost of the ticket is included unless otherwise noted. Some airlines charge for checked baggage and that is not included in the tour price. Tips for the driver, tour managers, and step-on guides are left to the discretion of the traveler and should be in accordance with services received. Typical gratuities for tour manager and driver are $3-$5 per person, per day.

Trip Insurance We have always felt that travel insurance is an individual decision, and therefore have not included it in the cost of our tours. That being said, we strongly recommend that you purchase the optional travel insurance described within. This coverage protects you against many unforeseen circumstances that can occur when traveling. There are many reasons to purchase insurance, but the following are two main reasons we highly recommend the insurance offered by NTA/Aon Insurance.

1) Trip cancellation - If you are forced to cancel a tour for medical reasons (for you or an immediate family member), having insurance ensures a complete refund of monies paid (except for the cost of insurance).

2) Trip interruption – Unfortunately, there are circumstances that can prevent passengers from fully participating in a tour and may require an early departure or extended stay. For example, if a passenger suffers an injury which requires immediate care and prevents the traveler from continuing on the tour, insurance will cover the cost of the extended stay, the cost of transportation home and the value of the missed tour (subject to claim submission and acceptance by AON Insurance). If you do not have insurance, you will personally incur these costs. From experience, we can tell you that this can be very expensive.

To purchase trip insurance, reference the enclosed info and call 800388-1470 or visit nta.aontravelprotect.com. You must use Tour Operator Location #256061 to purchase insurance for a Sunrise Tour.

Pick-up points For each trip, we determine the pick-up points used based in part on the number of requests for each point. In some cases we will not utilize a point if there is very limited demand. We have pick-up points to service the west, south and central areas of St. Louis metropolitan area and St. Charles and Illinois. All pick-up points allow parking for your vehicle.

Sunrise’ pick up point partners offer the use of parking spaces during tour as a courtesy to Sunrise travelers. Neither Sunrise Tours nor park-

ing lot owners assume responsibility for incidents occurring to parked cars. You will be notified of which pick-ups we are using for your tour in a letter about 2 weeks prior to departure. If you would like to stay overnight before leaving on the tour, we can provide a hotel room at some of our pick-ups for a reduced rate. If our routing allows, we may pick up along the way in outlying areas.

Identification A passport is required on any tour that leaves the United States, including Canada. Photo ID’s are required on all fly tours and recommended on all tours.

Singles Requesting Roommates If you would like to go on tour with us, but do not have a roommate for a specific trip, let us know and we will match you with someone else (same sex of course). Just let us know at least 60 days before departure and we will room you with another traveler at the double rate. If there is no roommate available on the tour you request, you will still only have to pay the price of a double. If you decline the roommate assigned, you will be responsible for the single supplement. Of course, if you prefer to travel individually, you can still sign up for the single fare. This offer is not valid on cruises, and some select tours.

Method of Payments For deposits we accept checks or cash. For final payment we accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, check or cash.

Seating on the Motorcoach Seating is assigned and will be rotated on a daily basis. Special seating requests are honored on the basis of availability. Paying the single fare does NOT ensure you will have a seat to yourself on the coach, it only ensures you a room by yourself.

Responsibility Sunrise Tours is not responsible for any injury, delay, loss or accident due to any act or negligence on the part of any person or company rendering services on any of our tours. We reserve the right to change any itinerary.

After You Book A Tour...

After you have booked a tour and we have received your deposit, the following is a schedule of correspondences: 1) confirmation of deposit received 2) your final payment is due 45 days before departure for an all-motorcoach tour or 60 days before departure for tours involving air or Amtrak trains (please note you will NOT receive an invoice when final payment is due) 3) you will receive a letter about 2-3 weeks prior to departure that will include your luggage tags and important details such as pick-up times and locations, hotel phone #’s, what to bring, and a detailed itinerary (subject to change). Please bring this with you on tour.

Pictures By signing up for and participating in a tour, you are agreeing to have any pictures taken on tour published in Sunrise Tours printed or web material. If you do not wish to have your picture used in any form by Sunrise Tours, please notify us prior to traveling.

Maps The maps provided in brochure are general outlines and not meant to outline specific routes to be driven. We reserve the right to change routing on any tour.

Columbia pickup NEW Columbia pickup departs from MoX Shuttle, 303 Bus. Loop 70 East, Columbia, MO 65201. You DO have permission to park in MoX lot for the duration of your tour. For fly tours or eastbound coach tours, $30pp round trip. Complimentary for westbound coach tours. We also offer a subsidized “pre-night” stay in St. Charles, MO the night before your departure if you prefer, please call for details.

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Booking Forms & Procedures Name (as it appears on valid ID) Nickname (if applicable)

Tour:

Birthdate (required if traveling by air/train)

Tour departure date:

Address: Phone number:

Cell phone:

Email address: Roommate (s): Pickup point most convenient for you (actual pickup point may vary by demand): Holiday Inn Route 66 10709 Watson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63127 Costco South County, 4200 Rusty Rd., St. Louis, MO 63128 Drury Inn 12 Ludwig Dr., Fairview Heights, IL 62208 Comfort Suites 1400 South 5th St., St. Charles, MO 63301 WalMart 201 Highlands Blvd. Manchester, MO 63011 Columbia, MO (via MO-X Express*, $30 per person)

Please check appropriate boxes: single triple double quad Smoking rooms are not available at most properties.

I have read, understand and agree to Sunrise Tours policies as they appear on page 62.

Name (as it appears on valid ID) Nickname (if applicable)

Tour:

Birthdate (required if traveling by air)

Tour departure date:

Address: Phone number:

Cell phone:

Email address: Roommate (s): Pickup point most convenient for you (actual pickup point may vary by demand): Holiday Inn Route 66 10709 Watson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63127 Costco South County, 4200 Rusty Rd., St. Louis, MO 63128 Drury Inn 12 Ludwig Dr., Fairview Heights, IL 62208 Comfort Suites 1400 South 5th St., St. Charles, MO 63301 WalMart 201 Highlands Blvd. Manchester, MO 63011 Columbia, MO (via MO-X Express*, $30 per person)

How to Book a Tour:

Please check appropriate boxes: single triple double quad Smoking rooms are not available at most properties.

I have read, understand and agree to Sunrise Tours policies as they appear on page 62.

1. When you decide on a tour, you are welcome to give us a call to reserve your space and then continue to complete the following steps, or you can simply move on to step #2 2. Complete the above booking form. Please include any special requirements (diet, room, no steps etc.)

3. Determine what deposit is necessary for your tour according to the following:

motorcoach or fly/coach tours 5 or more days long - $100 per person * Please see the policies page

motorcoach or fly/coach tours less than 5 days - $50 per person to the left for additional details

One day trips - payment due in full with reservation on the Columbia pickup.

cruises and overseas tours - please call (deposits vary) 4. Mail in the form along with the deposit to:

(make checks payable to) Sunrise Tours 343 S. Kirkwood Rd. Suite 210 Saint Louis, MO 63122 5. Please take a minute to read our policies and procedures.

343 S. Kirkwood Rd. Suite 210 Saint Louis, MO 63122 (314) 394-3081 or (800) 881-8804 travelsunrise.com

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