Sunrise Tours Fall 2015 - St. Louis

october 2015-2016 volume xxxix

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Cape Cod

2015 Loyalty Program

Dotted with lighthouses, beaches, quaint villages and sand dunes, the southeastern Massachusetts hooked peninsula known as Cape Cod is a favorite among travelers. Chatham lighthouse, seen here, is one of 14 along the shores of “the Cape”. See pages 26 and 46 for tours that include visits to Cape Cod.

We’re happy to continue offering the loyalty program again in 2015. So, on your 2nd tour (of four days or more) with us in 2015, subtract $50 off your tour price. On the 3rd tour (of four days or more) with us in 2015, 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 2015.)

One Day Tours Scenic Fall Drive, Shaw Nature Reserve & New Haven

Thursday, October 15, 2015 Enjoy a beautiful fall drive to Shaw Nature Reserve for a guided wagon tour of the grounds and some free time for a walk in the prairie gardens and Bascom House. We continue our fall drive along route 100 and the Missouri River to New Haven where we will dine at Cedar Creek Resort, built as a Western Town in the ‘50s from an old Hollywood movie set as a place for Charles Vatterott Jr.’s children and grandchildren to play. Then we will visit the artisan shops of New Haven to see glass-blowing,

woodworking and other artisans creating their masterpieces before ending our day at Robller Vineyard for a wine tasting with a relaxing, beautiful view of the Missouri River as a background. L $90

A Day in Kimmswick

Wednesday, October 28, 2015 A short drive south brings us to the river town of Kimmswick for a visit of the Anheuser Estate overlooking the river, a delicious lunch at Blue Owl Restaurant and Bakery and time to browse the quaint shops. Our afternoon visit to Ride On St. Louis will explain how this non-profit organization brings love, strength

TABLE OF CONTENTS One day tours

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OCTOBER 2015 New England Fall Adventure p. 4 Wisconsin Fall p. 5 West Virginia Train p. 6 East Coast Fall Favorites p. 7 Ozark Fall 4-Star p. 8 Fall in the Smokies p. 8 Hilton Head Island p. 9 NOVEMBER 2015 Branson p. 10 DECEMBER 2015 Biltmore Christmas p. 10 Colorado New Year’s Eve p. 11 Rose Parade p. 12 JANUARY 2016 Florida Stay N Play p. 13 S. Caribbean Cruise by Coach p. 14 FEBRUARY 2016 Yellowstone Winter p. 14 Biloxi Winter Break p. 15 MARCH 2016 W. Caribbean Cruise by Coach p. 15 New Orleans & Cajun Country p. 16 Spring Training p. 17

APRIL 2016 Washington DC Cherry Southern Charm Spotlight Texas Georgia on my Mind

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MAY 2016 Creme de la Creme Great Dames of Canada Arkansas Gardens New York Encore Niagara Falls Spring Mystery Cape Cod & Beantown Made in the USA

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JUNE 2016 Upstate New York & Vermont p. 28 “Grand” Michigan p. 29 Timeless Mackinac p. 30 Lewis & Clark Journey p. 31 Pacific Northwest p. 32 Rocky Mountain 4th of July p. 33 JULY 2016 Idaho Europe in Wisconsin Bay City, MI Tall Ships Canadian Rockies Yellowstone National Park

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AUGUST 2016 Big Sky National Parks New York City & DC Golden State Treasures Bar Harbor & Canada Scotland and England West Coast Hwy 101 Shores of Lake Michigan The Dakotas Cape Cod & more!

Northwest Coast

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SEPTEMBER 2016 California National Parks p. 48 NYC & Hudson Valley p. 49 Canyonlands p. 50 New England Cruise by coach p. 51 OCTOBER 2016 Rhine River Cruise

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NOVEMBER 2016 Hawaiian Cruise p. 53 Policies Booking Forms

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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.

and joy…one ride at a time to disabled children and adults with equine-assisted activities is sure to give us feel-good thoughts as we journey home. L $89

Puppies for Parole

Thursday, November 5, 2015 Travel to Jefferson City and learn about Missouri’s Puppies for Parole program, a unique partnership between the Dept. of Corrections and animal shelters. Selected offenders work with rescue dogs to teach basic skills thus making the dogs more adoptable. The program has had a profound effect on the inmates and more than 2,500 dogs have graduated from the program and have been adopted. We will visit the Jefferson City Animal Shelter and the Missouri Veterinary Museum, the only one in America! Next, tour the “Alcatraz of the Midwest”, the Missouri State Penitentiary, 1836-2004. Our guide will offer an abundance of stories and history of these “Bloodiest 47 acres in America”. L $91

Holiday Brass Concert

Tuesday, December 1, 2015 L $102

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An Evening of Acoustical and Visual Wonders in honor of our National Parks

Saturday, January 16, 2016 After a 1972 visit to Bryce Canyon and neighboring parks, French composer Olivier Messiaen created an extraordinary musical creation capturing the vastness of National Parks in the American West. St. Louis Symphony Orchestra performs Messiaen’s “From the Canyons to the Stars” alongside projected video and images of nature by visual artist Deborah O’Grady in honor of the 100th anniversary of the National Park System. Dinner and an evening concert in Powell Symphony Hall- a sure way to chase away any winter blahs! D $110 Bonus: Sign up for Acoustical Wonders of our National Parks and get $50 off any single future Sunrise Tour featuring NPS in 2016.

Sunday Afternoon Family Delight

Sunday, April 10, 2016 See Steven Spielberg’s cinematic masterpiece, E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial, on the big screen with musical score performed live by the STL Symphony followed by a kid friendly dinner. This beloved story of a young boy who befriends an alien and keeps him from his mother and the government was released in 1982 and has become an American classic. A great way to introduce the symphony to children! D $110

Cupples House Tour and the New IKEA

Friday, December 4, 2015 The Cupples House, now part of the St. Louis University campus, has a rich St. Louis history. Come hear about and explore this beautiful home decorated for the holidays on our private tour. The rooms will be “in bloom” with special floral arrangement by local florists created for the Holiday Rooms in Bloom event held the night before. Our next stop is one of the newest stores in town - Ikea - for lunch, a little shopping time and history of this international shopping place for the home. We end our day at a local coffee roasting establishment for tasting and a behind the scene story. Did you know until the 1920’s St. Louis was the largest coffee roasting city in the world with 75 roasters! L $89

Historic Cupples House

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About Sunrise Tours

e have enjoyed so many new travelers and added so many people to our mailing list the last few years, we thought it would be appropriate to introduce ourselves! Sunrise Tours is a family owned and operated company that was started by Jim and Charlene Dalrymple in the basement of their St. Louis County home in 1993 – although their first tour did not materialize until 1994. The company has grown steadily over the years,

and now consists of 23 fantastic employees and offices in St. Louis, Indianapolis and Kansas City. We pride ourselves on delivering extremely high quality tour experiences at a fair price, and we consider repeat Sunrise Tours customers our most important marketing “tool”. If you’ve traveled with us before, welcome back! If not, take a look inside this tour catalog and let us surprise you with an incredible Sunrise Tour.

New England Fall Adventure

Day 1: Mid-Ohio Depart and travel east to overnight in Ohio. D

Day 2: The Finger Lakes More fun and great scenery as we make our way into the Finger Lakes Region of New York! Visit the George Eastman House and Museum for a guided tour to learn about the father of modern photography and founder of the Eastman Kodak Company. Dine at the historic Belhurst Castle located on the shores of Seneca Lake in Geneva, New York before our overnight stay near Syracuse. B, D Day 3: Vermont Continue eastward through central New York, visit Cooperstown and tour the Baseball Hall of Fame. Be sure to look for the display of the Cap worn on April 25, 1987 by Whitey Herzog then see the memorabilia from recently inducted Cardinal Manager Tony La Russa! This afternoon depart through the picturesque Green Mountains for a 2 night stay at Vermont’s premier Okemo Mountain hotel, The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort. B, D Day 4: The Green Mountains Walk amid the colorful trees as we spend a glorious day in the mountains of Vermont with our local guide. Visit the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park which is the only national park to focus on conservation history and houses the historic Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller property. Before lunch visit the charming town of Woodstock, VT with some free time to shop on your own. After a stop at Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon Quechee Gorge, visit the Green Mountain Sugarhouse for a talk and sampling of their wonderful syrups. This evening enjoy a dinner served in the Castle of the Hill. B, D Day 5: New Hampshire, Ogunquit, ME The quaint villages, covered bridges, spiry church steeples, mountains and valleys dressed in fall colors await us while traveling the byways of Vermont and New Hampshire! Continue to Maine’s picturesque and beautiful coast, our home for the next 3 nights. After dinner at a local restaurant, our final destination is Anchorage by the

Sea, a hotel that overlooks the rugged coastline and adjoins a walking path on the Marginal Way. B, D

Day 6: Ogunquit, ME Board our coach to travel to Portland and see one of the oldest working lighthouses in the U.S., the Portland Head Light. If you choose, enjoy some time in the Ogunquit downtown area or relax at the hotel to take in the coastline views. Tonight, enjoy an authentic Maine lobster bake dinner. B, D Day 7: Ogunquit, ME See the beautiful sights along Ogunquit’s shoreline from the boat and learn how to catch lobster on a lobstering cruise! Then, travel to the quaint town of Kennebunkport. Spend some time taking in the towns various local shops and cuisines before we enjoy a narrated trolley tour of the town.

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Sept. 30-Oct. 8 or Oct. 9-18, 2015 Per person rates double $2079 triple/quad $1869 single $2700

Best Breakfast: Blueberry Cafe in Ogunquit, Maine, Pat

Day 8: Scenic Roads This morning, bid adieu to Maine and travel scenic roads The Marginal Way outside Anchorage by the Sea through Massachusetts. Return to a Sunrise Tour traveler’s favorite, lunch at The Graduate Club, located in an historic 1800’s Federal- style, colonial building on the campus of Yale University. After this meal that satisfies the historian and the hungry, travel into New Jersey for our overnight stay. B, L Day 9: Pennsylvania Fall foliage continues to delight the eye as we travel through Pennsylvania. Got a sweet tooth?

Get some Hershey Happiness along the way when we explore Hershey’s Chocolate World before heading to our last night stay in Ohio. B, D Day 10: Return home We arrive home early evening with pleasant memories of new friends and wonderful times. B

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Wisconsin in Fall Color

Day 1: Wisconsin Relax as we make our way into the northwestern portion of Wisconsin where the variety of trees is sure to please our fall foliage palettes. Stop for dinner before our overnight stay in mid-Wisconsin. D

Day 2: Cranberries and more!

Marshes of luscious red berries will tantalize our eyes this morning as we explore the region’s wetlands and one of the world’s largest inland cranberry producing regions. Did you know that cranberries are one of only three fruits native to the United States? Board a vintage passenger train and experience rail travel as it was in the first half of the 20th Century! The fall leaf viewing should be spectacular. Overnight in St. Croix Falls area.

B, D Day 3: Great River Road Expedition Autumn colors unfold as we take the Great River Road Expedition, one of seven suggested “American Drives” by Readers Digest, to La Crosse. Along our scenic drive, visit the Watson Museum, makers of pure vanilla extract. Then tour a stain glass studio while in the self-claimed “stained glass capital of the world”, Winona. Enjoy dinner waterside at Sullivan’s Supper Club before we settle in for our three night stay at the Stoney Creek Hotel near La Crosse, WI. B, D

Day 4: La Crosse This morning meet our local guide and discover the rivertown of La Crosse featuring lumber barons’ homes and more. Stop atop Granddad Bluff, voted the most scenic view in Wisconsin where we can see the three states of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. Colors of gold, bronze, onyx pillars, inlaid mosaics of Venetian glass and mother of pearl await us in the nationally recognized Chapels of St. Rose. Visit one of the 29 locks and dams which provide a water stairway on the Mississippi River before enjoying leisure time on Pearl Street West, the historic walking mall downtown.

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October 10-15, 2015 Per person rates double $1059 triple/quad $948 single $1391

Day 5: Norwegian Valley La Crosse, WI Explore the wild and scenic backwaters of the Mississippi River as we venture on a riverboat cruise. Visit the Bekkum Homestead in Coon Valley. By nightfall, delight in the flavors of a traditional Norwegian supper, then be entertained with polkas, waltzes and Scandanavian folk tunes, experiencing the natural beauty of Norskedalen “the Norwegian Valley” of Wisconsin.

B, D Day 6: Return home As we head home, stop in Prairie du Chien for a treat with a stop for cheese and the “finest smoked fish in the world”. Then sit back and relax with the splendor of fall color freshly painted in our memory. B

Wisconsin fall color

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West Virginia Train

Day 1: Lexington, KY Journey to Lexington, KY where our step-on guide will give us a behind the scenes look at a horse farm before dinner. D

October 12-16, 2015 Per person rates double $899 triple/quad $814 single $1114

Day 2: New River Gorge The Hawk’s Nest and New River Gorge Bridge are first on our list of “must sees.” The Hawk’s Nest is renowned for its overlook of the river and the massive New River Gorge Bridge is the country’s second highest Kentucky horse farm bridge. Then take an exhilarating tram ride to trip which includes a stop at Whitacker and a trip the bottom of the gorge and take in the brilliant to the top of Bald Knob Mountain, second highviews of the fall foliage. Don’t let the name fool est in West Virginia. This evening visit the charmyou – the New River is among the world’s oldest ing Inn at Mountain Quest for dinner. B, L, D rivers (second only to the Nile). Its craggy, 1,000foot deep, mile-wide gorge is a haven for nature Day 4: Salt Fork State Park and outdoor lovers from around the world. After Journey through the picturesque Monongahela a colorful afternoon mountain drive, arrive at National Forest and into Ohio, where the fall Snowshoe Mountain, our home for the next two landscape of rural Guernsey County appears as a patchwork of forested hills, open meadows and nights. B, D misty valleys. At the heart of this region is Salt Fork State Park, Ohio’s largest state park and the Day 3: Cass Mountain Railway Tour the impressive National Radio Astrono- Salt Fork Lodge, our home for the night. B, D my Observatory Science Center, home to the world’s premiere astronomical telescope. Board the scenic Cass Mountain Railway for a gorgeous

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The Cass Mountain Railway was selected as one of the ten best train trips in North America by National Geographic.

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East Coast Fall Favorites

Featuring Shenandoah National Park, Blue Ridge Parkway, Great Smoky Mountains, Washington DC and Biltmore Estate.

Day 1: Ohio Travel east on highway 70 to overnight in the Columbus, OH area. D Day 2: Nation’s Most Hallowed Ground Continue eastward to visit the historic Arlington Cemetery including a visit to John F. Kennedy’s tomb and the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. After dinner in DC, check in for a 2-night stay at the Courtyard Capitol Hill/Navy Yard. B, D Day 3: Washington DC Spend time at the Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum complex. Visit the Newseum, a multimedia exploration of the importance and history of journalism in America, a must-see attraction since its opening in 2008. Tour the historic US Capitol Building with a guided tour including the Rotunda and National Statuary Hall (based on availability) and enjoy a drive by the memorials lit in their evening grandeur! B, D Day 4: Shenandoah National Park Discover eastern America’s largest cavern with a guided tour of Luray Cavern, featuring paved walkways and cathedral sized rooms- a US Landmark site to remember! Enter Shenandoah National Park and relish the brilliant fall foliage views straddling the crest of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains. Travel along Skyline Drive, the magnificent scenic parkway, to lunch at the Skyland Resort perched amongst serene surroundings. Arrive Charlottesville, VA to tour Monticello, the mountaintop home of Thomas Jefferson before retiring for the night at 4-star Boar’s Head Resort! B, L Day 5: Blue Ridge Parkway The Blue Ridge Parkway winds through the heart of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains and offers some of the best views in the area. Traveling south on the vibrant Parkway, arrive at Chateau Morrisette Winery situated 3500 feet high with spectacular views of the New River Valley. Enjoy a tour and wine tasting before lunch in the Restaurant offering regional cuisine. Travel to the

foothills and Mt. Airy, NC the town that inspired “Mayberry”. Our personal guide will point out the Andy Griffith home, Floyd’s city Barber Shop and more! Visit the Blue Ridge Music Center and catch a Mountain Music show (schedule pending) before arriving in Asheville, NC for a 2-night stay at the newly remodeled DoubleTree Hotel in Biltmore Village. B, L

October 17-24,2015 Per person rates double $1899 triple/quad $1669 single $2590

Day 6: Biltmore Estate The Blue Ridge Mountains boast another dramatic display of fall foliage! Explore the extravagant Chateau-styled mansion and gardens of the Biltmore Estate, landscaped in fall colors. Afterwards, leisure time will be available to tour the sights of Asheville and see why it has become known for its culinary and artistic scenes. B, L Biltmore Estate

Day 7: Great Smoky Mountains Railroad Known for dazzling fall foliage and beautiful creeks, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the most visited of the United States’ 58 national parks, logging 9.4 million-plus visitors each year. In Bryson City, board the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad for a spectacular scenic train ride into the Nantahala Gorge while enjoying music and classic Appalachian stories to enhance the excursion. Meet a local expert for a guided tour across the Smoky Mountains to Pigeon Forge, TN including a stop at Newfound Gap for scenic pictures. Enjoy our final evening with a toe-tapping “feudin’ feastin’ fun” dinner show featuring the entertaining Hatfields & McCoys! B, D Day 8: Return home Return home relishing the views of the vivid fall foliage and memories of our eastern excursion! B

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Ozark “Four-Star” Fall

Day 1: Mount Magazine Travel to Arkansas’ highest peak and check into the Lodge at Mount Magazine where each room features views of Petit Jean River Valley and Blue Mountain Lake showcasing autumn’s finest. Enjoy dinner followed by relaxation in the hearth room highlighted with a two-story fireplace. D Day 2: A&M Railroad Relax this morning at the hotel and explore Mount Magazine with an expert Ranger guide. This afternoon, board the A&M railroad and ride in style in their meticulously restored antique passenger rail cars from Van Buren to Springdale. Relax as the train winds through the river valleys and high trestles and hear commentary from the conductor. This evening unpack your bags for a 2-night stay at the AAA 4-diamond Chateau on the Lake!

Situated on the lakefront, each room offers pristine views of Table Rock Lake! B, D

Day 3: Dogwood Canyon Bring your camera to capture the sights in Dogwood Canyon, a 10,000 acre paradise of riotous fall color, established by the founder of Bass Pro Shops. Embark on a specially designed open-air tram and traverse across the canyon with experienced guides. If you like, catch a good sale at the outlet mall before boarding the majestic showboat of the 1800’s, the Showboat Branson Belle, for a cruise, dinner and entertainment. B, D

October 20-23, 2015 Per person rates double $799 triple/quad $727 single $1014

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We have been on several trips with SunDay 4: Chateau on the Lake rise and have never Enjoy Ozark Fall views during breakfast and time been disappointed to relax at the resort before traveling to a Sunrise Tour’s favorite Pie Shop, Rolla’s “A Slice of Pie” for - June L. an afternoon treat. Did you know? The owners 2014 Ozark Fall are former school teachers turned pie experts, creating all handmade pies! B

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Fall in the Smokies

Day 1: Nashville, TN Travel to Nashville, TN and enroute enjoy homestyle cooking for lunch at Patti’s 1880’s Settlement Restaurant of Kentucky Lake. Voted #1 restaurant by Southern Living magazine because of its food and #1 for its tourism, take time to enjoy a leisurely meal and shopping. Then it’s off to Nashville, TN our home for the night, to 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. L Day 2: Hermitage and Asheville, NC Visit a National Historic Landmark, The Hermitage, a plantation that was owned by President Andrew Jackson. Explore the beloved home of Jackson, restored with hundreds of his original belongings, as costumed guides usher you through the mansion. One of our most scenic drives awaits us as we make the trip east to Asheville, North Carolina for dinner at Daugherty’s American Kitchen & Drink, before checking into the Holiday Inn Biltmore East for a two-night stay. B, D Day 3: Biltmore Estate 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 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-yearold Cherokee story. Visit the Onocaluftee Visitor Center, the gateway to the 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 Mountain National Park.

Arrive in Pigeon Forge, TN and check into the SpringHill Suites

by Marriott. A dinner and a show at the acclaimed “Country Tonite” in Pigeon Forge will cap off a beautiful day. B, D

October 20-24, 2015 Per person rates double $999 triple/quad $899 single $1299

Same price since 2011!

Day 5: Return Great Smoky Mountain National Park home Bid the mountains goodbye and return home enjoying more dramatic fall colors along the way. B

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Hilton Head and Amelia Island Day 1: Nashville, TN We depart mid-day and travel to Nashville, known as the Music City of the World and home to Nashville’s first celebrity, Davy Crockett, noted frontiersman, Congressman, fiddle player and great story-teller. D Day 2: Hilton Head, SC Travel to the southern climate with an afternoon arrival at Hilton Head Island, your home for the next 4 nights at the luxurious Omni Oceanfront Resort where all rooms are ocean view! Unpack and relax! The hotel grounds are tropically landscaped and there are 12 miles of white sandy beaches just steps away. The Omni underwent a $17 million renovation in 2013 and boasts some of the largest rooms on the island – elegant décor, mini kitchens with microwaves, mini refrigerators, and separate dining areas as well as private balconies with beautiful ocean views. B Day 3: Hilton Head, SC A full day free to explore Hilton Head as you want. There are many options available: Walk along Omni’s private white-sand beach, there is an 11-mile lagoon for canoeing and kayaking, tennis or golf. Take a dip in one of their pools or reward yourself and escape to the spa for a treatment. There is great shopping nearby at Shelter Cove Harbor. With an average high temperature of almost 70 degrees in November, you can’t go wrong! Tonight dine out at one of the local favorites. B, D Day 4: Hilton Head, SC Drive north along the coast to the colorful town of Beaufort, SC known as “America’s happiest seaside town”. Your costumed local guide will bring alive the beautiful pre-revolutionary homes on narrow streets shaded by live oaks trailing with Spanish moss. Enjoy dinner out tonight at a local restaurant! B, D Day 5: Hilton Head, SC With so many amenities we have allowed another free day to relax in this tropical paradise. Try one of the many activities offered at the hotel, take the free shuttle to some of the shopping areas or

just relax at a beach side hot tub – Southern hos- Oct. 31-Nov. 8, 2015 pitality is at its best! B Per person rates double $1889 Day 6: Savannah, SC/Amelia Island, FL triple/quad $1628 Travel to the gracious coastal town of Savannah single $2672 for an informative Trolley Tour. See lovely garden squares and unique architecture for which the city is famous. Lunch today is on River Street followed by free time to explore. Continue to Amelia Island, FL, to unpack for two nights at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort where all rooms are ocean view and look out over 3.5 miles of pristine beach.

Nestled on 1,350 acres with worldclass resort pools, championship golf, fullservice spa and endless dining options. Tonight Oak trees often seen in Savannah and Beaufort. we will delight in s’mores on the beach at an oversized fire pit. B, L Day 7: Amelia Island, FL The morning is free to explore and relax in oceanfront luxury. Afternoon visit the historic downtown Fernandina Beach area for a trolley tour followed by a relaxing Sunset Cruise to watch the sun catch the waves on fire in colors of red and gold! B, D Day 8: Atlanta, GA Soak up the oceanfront beauty during a leisurely morning before we say farewell to this sunny island and head to the bustling city of Atlanta for some great southern cooking at Mary Mac’s Tea Room, an Atlanta tradition for over 70 years.

Overnight in northern Georgia. B, D Day 9: Return home Today, we return to St. Louis. B

Most Memorable sunrise: Hilton Head Island, Charlene

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Branson Holiday

Join us for a holiday tour to Branson that includes accommodations at the Savannah House, featurNov. 6-8, 2015 Per person rates ing breakfast each morning and a warm treat each evening. Breakfast and dinner daily. double $529 November 6-8, 2015 November 13-15, 2015 triple/quad $504 Andy Williams Christmas Spectacular starring Hughes Brothers has been voted the “Best single $609 the Osmond Brothers and The Lennon Sisters.

Christmas Show” 7 times!

Nov. 13-15, 2015 Doug Gabriel Christmas Show is a good, clean Puttin’ on the Ritz includes the most innovative family show with a lot of variety. song and dance routines from major musical films Per person rates Texas Tenors have a unique harmony of country, over the last 50 years of the golden age of Hol- double $589 triple/quad $559 classical, broadway and contemporary music you lywood. won’t want to miss.

Johnny Mathis continues to perform to sold out single $679 Christmas Wonderland: This festive musical holi- audiences around the world. day show celebrates Christmas in all its glory and Red Hot & Blue features an incredibly talented features your favorite holiday classics. cast who sing and dance their hearts out!

Indiana Christkindlmarkt

Nov. 21-22, 2015

SOLD OUT - Please call to be put on waitlist

Holiday Grandeur SOLD OUT - Please call to be put on waitlist

Per person rates double $319 triple/quad $300 single $378

Dec. 5-11, 2015 Per person rates double $1630 triple/quad $1499 single $2162

Biltmore Christmas Day 1: Belle Meade Plantation Arrive Nashville, TN and visit the Belle Meade Plantation for a guided tour and a peek into how Christmas celebrations have evolved. A “toast” to the holidays with Wassail, complemented with homemade desserts highlight our afternoon.

Overnight in Cookeville, TN. D Day 2: Biltmore Estate Pull into the gates of the Biltmore Estate and be treated with the same hospitality enjoyed by the Vanderbilt’s guests a century ago as we overnightat the AAA 4-diamond Inn on Biltmore. Board the complimentary shuttle and enjoy unlimited access to tour the historic Mansion, the Winery, Antler Hill for shopping and dining, the Gardens or simply enjoy the majestic views. This evening, revel in a Biltmore Candlelight Christmas Evening as they did in 1895 after savoring a delicious holiday-inspired meal and light tour. B, D

Day 3: Holiday Spirit This morning, spend more time exploring the Biltmore Estate or relax after the gourmet Breakfast served at the Inn on Biltmore Estate. This afternoon, it’s time to explore another Asheville holiday tradition; the creations that compete in the annual National Gingerbread House Competition featured at the historic Grove Park Inn. Enjoy a gourmet Seasonal Grand Lunch in the holiday inspired Dining Room. Travel to Berea, KY to Boone Historic Tavern Hotel, our home for the night, to experience warm hospitality and rich Appalachian culture. B, L Day 4: Return home Board the coach with our local guide to see the quaint town of Berea, KY the perfect place to shop for Christmas gifts made by regional artists! Travel home with festive memories and new friends. B

Dec. 7-10, 2015 Per person rates double $895 triple/quad $840 single $1136 Christmas at the Biltmore Estate is the biggest holiday event in Asheville. Starting early in November, America’s largest home is decked in regal yuletide decorations. Join us as “Guests of the Estate” overnighting at the Inn on Biltmore Estate and experiencing full access to the grandeur of the estate.

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Colorado New Year’s Eve

Day 1: Kansas City Travel across Missouri and savor a delicious homestyle lunch at The Settlers Inn before spending time shopping and enjoying the holiday light display at Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza. Overnight in Topeka, KS. L Day 2: Aurora CO Continue west and enjoy lunch at Gella’s Diner in Hays Kansas, a frontier town that was once home to Calamity Jane and “Buffalo Bill” Cody. Check into our Denver Colorado hotel tonight. B, L

Day 3: Amtrak to Glenwood Springs CO What better way to welcome the New Year than to experience the breathtaking Colorado vistas that inspired “America the Beautiful.” All aboard the California Zephyr for an adventure from Denver to Glenwood Springs. This route is considered to be Amtrak’s most scenic journey. Pass through snow-covered mountain peaks, crystal-coated pines, glistening streams, quaint mountain villages and awe-inspiring tunnels. Your grand finale to this ride is the spectacular Glenwood Canyon with walls that climb as high as 1,300 feet! Board the Iron Mountain Aerial Tram where you’ll experience the magnificent Rocky Mountain scenery as you skim over the tops of the trees, up to the summit of Iron Mountain. Enjoy panoramic eagle eye views of the striking mountains and Glenwood Springs below. Unpack your bags for a 2-night stay at the Glenwood Hot Springs Lodge. B,D Day 4: Redstone, CO & New Year’s Eve A gem in the Canyon is Redstone, CO, a unique

village originally developed as a turn-of-the-century “Camelot” and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Stories will be articulated by a local expert who shares folklore and historical insights. Experience the serenity of the mountains on a horse drawn sleigh ride through the canopy of snowy pine trees. Spend time exploring the shops on Main Street in Glenwood Springs or take a “dip” in our hotel’s Hot Springs Pool which boasts water around 100 degrees and is filled with rich natural minerals that sooth and restore a body! Ring in the New Year at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue where comedic skit, songs, dance and laughter are the ingredients for an entertaining New Year’s Eve celebration. 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 and dinner at the AAA Five-Diamond Broadmoor Hotel! 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. Dine in the original Tavern Room that has been serving its exquisite cuisine since 1938. B, D Day 6: Garden of the Gods, Hays, KS Visit the Garden of the Gods, one of the most photographed natural wonders in the United States.

With its spectacular red rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies, the park is truly awe-inspiring. Later, we travel to Hays, KS for the night. B, L Day 7: Hays KS to St. Louis Depart for home this morning with many memories of an incredible New Year’s vacation. B

Broadmoor Resort

Dec. 28-Jan. 3, 2016 Per person rates double $1598 triple/quad $1419 single $2230

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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The 127th Rose Parade and more!

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

Day 2: Behind the Parade Queen Mary Scenes; Bringing in the New Year Go behind the scenes to see how the Rose Bowl floral floats are actually constructed and decorated. The volunteers are thrilled to let you discover the final stages of float decorating! Enjoy lunch on your own in Old Pasadena. Visit the Getty Museum which offers ancient to modern art, beautiful, tranquil gardens in a dramatic architectural setting. Enjoy spectacular vistas of the hills and Pacific Ocean in the distance before returning to our hotel. Welcome the New Year on St. Louis time with our own “Midwest New Year’s Eve celebration”, to be ready to rise early the next morning for the celebrated Rose Parade! B, D Day 3: “Happy New Year!”

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 in Burbank before arriving at the Griffith Observatory. At 1, 134 feet 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!” B, L Day 4: Los Angeles sightseeing Spend the day exploring Los Angeles with a local guide. See The Hollywood Bowl, Mann’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive and so much more! B, D

Day 5: Reagan Library and Queen Mary Take a scenic drive along the coast and over mountains to Simi Valley for a visit to the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum. This year’s 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. This evening, tour the mystery and history of the Queen Mary before a dinner onboard. B, D Day 6: Return flight home B

Float at the Rose Bowl Parade

Dec. 30- Jan. 4, 2016 Per person rates* double $2248 triple/quad $2073 single $2774

* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL.

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Florida Stay ‘N Play Take a mid-winter break to enjoy warm, sunny days on the white sand beaches of St. Pete Beach, a barrier island community on the Gulf coast of Florida. We will travel by motorcoach (fly option available) spending two nights en route to St. Pete Beach, 14 nights at the gulf front Sirata Beach Resort and one night in Georgia on our return to St. Louis.

Your two week stay can be as busy or leisurely as you wish. Besides walking the beautiful beach, relaxing in a hammock, and lounging poolside or on the beach with a good book, you can always hop on the local trolley and explore nearby gulf communities. Sunrise will also offer 6 day excursions during your stay. These excursions are optional, therefore admission fees are not included in your tour price. Some activities we have offered in the past are bay cruises, theatre, local street festivals and visits to Sarasota, Tarpon Springs, St. Petersburg and state parks. Your Sunrise tour host and fellow Sunrise travelers who have been returning yearly will also be happy to share information that will help you decide what to do on the days no activities are planned.

Cost of the tour via motorcoach includes: transportation via luxury motorcoach including the Coach excursions while in Florida, lodging for 17 nights, Jan. 15-Feb. 1, 2016 3 breakfasts en route to and from Florida and 1 OR breakfast, lunch and dinner during the 2-week Fly stay in Florida.

Jan. 17-31, 2016*

Cost of the tour via air includes: flight to Florida, transportation to airport from pick-up point and hotel, lodging at the Sirata Resort 14 nights, transportation for 6 excursions, and 1 breakfast, lunch and dinner during your Florida stay.

We have reserved two room types at the Sirata Beach Resort. In building 1 the Gulf Front suites face the Gulf, have 2 queen beds Sirata Beach Resort in the bedroom and a small refrigerator and microwave in the kitchenette. In building 4, the Coach Gulf View suites do not face the gulf but have an January 15-February 1, 2016 angled view of the beach and gulf and have a king Per person rates bed in the bedroom and a full refrigerator, micro- Gulf Front Room double $2698 wave and cook top in the kitchenette. Both room single $4200 types are furnished alike with a queen sleeper Gulf View Room double $2538 sofa in the living room, full balcony, cable TV, in- single $3905 room safe, and utensils, dishes, toaster and cof- Fly fee maker in the kitchenette. As a Sunrise Tours January 17-31, 2016* guest, the Sirata will give you a 10% discount for Per person rates purchases at the onsite restaurants and gift shop, Gulf Front Room double $2948 Wi-Fi connectivity in your room and daily use of a single $4450 beach cabana. Restaurants, a grocery store and Gulf View Room double $2788 a drug store are also located within easy walking single $4155 distance. We will also have the use of a private *Includes roundtrip airfare from STL room for visiting, games and celebrations on two different days during our stay at the resort.

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Southern Caribbean Cruise by Coach

Travel to Tampa to embark on a 14-day Southern Caribbean Cruise aboard Holland AmerJan. 15-Feb. 1, 2016 ica’s ms Veendam. Refurbished in 2009, this mid-sized ship holds 1,350 passengers and is Inside double $3379 defined by spacious comfort and the latest features and amenities.

Day 1: Cartersville, GA Depart St. Louis and overnight in Georgia. D Day 2: Orlando, FL Overnight in Orlando, FL. B, D Day 3: Embarkation In Tampa, embark on the 14-day cruise aboard Holland America’s ms Veendam. All meals including Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and snacks are provided onboard.

Day 4: Key West, FL Day 5: At Sea Day 6: At Sea

Day 7: San Juan, Puerto Rico Day 8: St. Thomas, U.S.V.I Day 9: St. John’s, Antiqua and Barbuda Day 10: Castries, St. Lucia

Scenic Cruising, Soufriere Bay Day 11: At Sea Day 12: Willestad, Curacao Day 13: Oranjstead, Aruba Day 14: At Sea Day 15: Willemstad, Curacao Day 16: At Sea Day 17: Disembarkation, Tampa FL Travel to Georgia for overnight stay. B Day 18: Return home B

Outside double $3579 Balcony double $4879 Inside single $5275 Outside single $5675 Balcony single $8585

* $600 per cabin deposit Final payment due by 10/31/2015

Magic of Yellowstone in the Winter

Day 1: Flight to Bozeman, MT Board our flight west to Bozeman, MT and 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 dinner and an overnight stay in Bozeman, MT. D

Day 2: Guided tour of Yellowstone Trek to Yellowstone and board the heated snow coach for a narrated tour of Yellowstone Park.

Old Faithful, geyers, paint pots…yes we will see the famous sights without the crowds and with more animal sightings than the summer! Who will be first to spot a Trumpeter Swan? Unpack for 2-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, L Day 3: Winter Wonderland, as you please Today is your day at leisure to choose the activities that most interest you (fees not included).

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, take a walk on the paths for photo opportunities, join the Stars and Steam tour or cozy up in the rustic comforts of the lodge by the fire. And, there is

Old Faithful herself just steps from the Lodge! D

Day 4: Mammoth Hot Springs Continue north on the heated snow coach across the frozen landscape past Norris Geyser Basin and Fountain Paint Pots amongst other famous areas with incredible scenery. Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel, named after nearby springs, is a rustic timber and stone oasis which offers a warm 2-night stay welcome and a likely chance to see elk grazing on the grounds! B, D

Feb. 23-28, 2016 Per person rates* double $2295 triple/quad $2102 single $2874 * Includes roundtrip airfare from STL

Day 5: Lamar Valley In 1995, wolves were reintroduced into Yellowstone and many have made Lamar Valley their home. With a local expert, travel to this “American Serengeti” and see abundant wildlife, easier to spot against the white background of snow. Especially in the winter, wolves, bighorn sheep, bison, elk and river otters frequent this area because the lower elevation affords thinner ice to break through to vegetation below. B, D Day 6: Flight home from Bozeman, MT B

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Biloxi Winter Break

Day 1: Tunica, MS Leave winter behind as we head south for warmer winds. Overnight in Tunica, MS. D

Day 2: Beau Rivage Travel south through Mississippi and arrive in Biloxi at the luxurious waterfront, four-diamond Beau Ravage Resort and Casino for a 3-night stay! The resort features a dozen restaurants, shopping, a world class spa and salon, and an expansive casino for your enjoyment. B, D Day 3: New Orleans visit Explore New Orleans and its unique and colorful heritage with a local guide before lunch at Mulate’s. Then explore the French Quarter area on your own and browse the shops, boutiques and grab a traditional beignet from the original Café du Monde. B, L

Enjoy a free day to explore on your own (transportation provided, admissions on own). You may visit the renowned Bellingrath Gardens featuring over 250,000 azaleas, or visit Beauvior, the home of Jefferson Davis and his Presidential Library.

Also nearby is the Maritime Seafood Industry and Museum, Gulf Marine State Park and the Ohr-O’Keefe Museum of Art. You may also simply choose to relax and enjoy the amenities of the Beau Rivage Resort.

February 21-26, 2016 Per person rates double $925 triple/quad $865 single $1082

Day 5: Jackson, MS Depart Biloxi for Jackson, MS to visit the Old Capital Museum. Mississippi’s first capital building, built in 1839, has been fully restored to its original state. Return to Tunica for an overnight stay. B, L Day 6: Home Arrive home ready for spring. B

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Western Caribbean Cruise by Coach

Day 1: Lake Horn, MS A late morning departure begins a relaxing drive to Lake Horn, Mississippi. Tonight you will be treated to renowned Southern Barbeque. D Day 2: New Orleans, LA Travel south through Mississippi to the “City that Care forgot”, New Orleans. Take in 200 years of culture as we visit the French Market, America’s oldest public market before a fine dining experience at a local New Orleans restaurant. B, D Day 3: French Quarter, Embarkation Experience the sights and sounds of the colorful French Quarter as a local guide takes you back in time highlighting the Old World ambiance, history, and architecture of this romantic city. This afternoon board Norwegian Cruise line’s “Norwegian Dawn” to start your Western Caribbean getaway. The ship boasts a Freestyle Cruising experience with a range of activities such as the Dawn Club Casino, Stardust Theater and the Oasis Pool complete with an ice cream bar. There are a variety of dining options, shops and an internet café.

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included throughout the cruise.

Day 4: At Sea Day 5: Cozumel, Mexico

Regarded as the “St. Thomas of the Western Caribbean,” Cozumel has become one of the world’s best duty-free shopping ports.

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March 4-14, 2016 Day 6: Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras Teeming with marine life, Roatan is located just Inside double $1875 30 miles off the coast of Honduras, home to some Outside double $1985 Balcony double $2285 of the best “pillar” coral in the Caribbean.

Inside single $2682 Day 7: Harvest Caye, Belize Disembark on this new port to see Harvest Caye’s Outside single $2902 stunning landscape and diverse ecology consist- Balcony single $3502 ing of jungles, rainforests, and coral reefs.

Day 8: Costa Maya, Mexico This area of the Yucatan features a coastal paradise with soft sand beaches and rich archeological sites of ancient Mayan ruins.

* $500 per cabin deposit Final payment due by 12/15/2015

Day 9: At Sea Day 10: Memphis, TN Return to New Orleans for disembarkation and drive to the Memphis, TN area for overnight stay.

B, D Day 11: Return home Depart this morning and return to St. Louis late afternoon. B

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New Orleans & Cajun Country

Day 1: Let the Good Times Roll Laissez les bon temps rouler; Let the Good times Roll. Fly into New Orleans and spend three nights in the heart of the French Quarter at the Hotel Provincial with its private courtyard and old world charm. This evening, at Tujague’s Restaurant, begin your authentic Creole experience. D

Day 2: New Orleans and the French Quarter Experience the sights and sounds of New Orleans as our local guide highlights the Old World ambiance, the unique history and the architecture of this romantic city. Visit a truly unique cemetery and the lovely City Park, see the elegant homes in the Garden District with their columned porches, mighty oaks and verdant gardens, and marvel at the sheer size of Lake Pontchartrain during our tour. Lunch is at the legendary Mulate’s, the Original Cajun Restaurant. Enjoy a fascinating tour of Mardi Gras World, where Mardi Gras Magic is made. The evening then is free for you to enjoy the French Quarter at leisure. B, L Day 3: National WWII Museum Visit the #1 attraction in New Orleans; The National WWII Museum. See the Museum Galleries, experience the Beyond All Boundaries 4-D film, have lunch in the Stage Door Canteen and be entertained with a memorable performance by the Victory Belles. Enjoy your evening in the French Quarter at your leisure. Beignets from the iconic Café du Monde are included. B, L Day 4: Cajun Country The owners of Greenwood Gator Farm accompany a boat cruise into the Bayou cypress swamp, demonstrate the fascinating industry of Alligator Farming and see if you are brave enough to hold a gator! Enjoy a picnic lunch at the Farm before heading to Avery Island and the McIlhenny Co. Tabasco Factory to visit their newly opened Tour Experience and sample some tasty varieties of this iconic pepper sauce.

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Day 5: Acadian Heritage This morning our local step-on guide will take you to a working farm to learn how two crops, rice and crawfish, are farmed on the same land. Visit a second-generation Cajun accordion shop and see how the instrument used by Cajun musicians is made. Back in Lafayette, visit with costumed interpreters at Vermilionville, a heritage and folklife museum. Walk throughout The Village containing original buildings and artifacts reflecting early Acadian life. After a stop at the Acadian Cultural Center you will complete your Cajun experience at a Fais Do-Do (Cajun dance party) at Pont Breaux’s Cajun Restaurant, featuring a live Cajun band and a dance floor to demonstrate your Joie de Vivre. B, D

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Per person rates* double $1696 triple/quad $1585 single $2096 * Includes roundtrip airfare from STL

Day 6: Houmas House Plantation and Gardens Travel to the beautiful Houmas House Plantation and Gardens, the crown jewel of Louisiana’s River Road. A costumed hostess will be your guide through the 16-room antebellum estate filled with period antiques and Louisiana art.

Walk amongst the acres of majestic ancient Live Oak Trees, lush gardens filled with vibrant flowers, fountains, ponds and sculpture as well as the charming garconniere. Enjoy lunch at Café Burnside on the property before being transferred to the New Orleans airport for your flight home. B, L

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Cardinals Spring Training I & II Note: Itinerary subject to change based on schedule which will be released in early November Day 1: Northern Georgia Travel to northern Georgia for overnight stay. D Day 2: Orlando, FL Travel to Orlando, FL and overnight at the Sunrise favorite, Rosen Center Hotel. Enjoy a deluxe dinner buffet at the hotel restaurant, Café Gaugin. B, D Day 3: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Hear the crack of the bat as we see our first game of the trip! After the game, we will check into our home for the next three nights, the Hilton Garden Inn, Palm Beach Gardens, FL. Featuring a hot breakfast each morning and a convenient location from which to visit Roger Dean Stadium and explore Palm Beach County. B, D Day 4: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Today we see the Cardinals take on another opponent in sunny Florida.

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We will get to the ballpark early to catch part of March 16-23, 2016 batting practice and to enjoy a delicious lunch at Per person rates the Party Deck of Roger Dean Stadium. B, L double $1699 triple/quad $1481 Day 5: Palm Beach Gardens, FL single $2352 Catch another game as the Cards prepare for 2016. After the game enjoy a Sunrise Tours spring March 9-14, 2016 training tradition; a catered BBQ on the beach!

Per person rates* Return to hotel for the night. B, D double $1899 triple/quad $1725 Day 6: Palm Beach Gardens, FL – Orlando area single $2420 See our final spring training game! Tonight we re* Includes turn for an overnight in Orlando. B, D roundtrip airfare Day 7: Northern Georgia Now that you’ve seen them in action, what do you predict for the 2016 season? Travel to Georgia for overnight stay.

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The tour was excellent…Was everything and more than I thought it would be.

Spring Training “Batting Practice”

Note: Itinerary subject to change based on schedule which will be released in early November Day 1: Northern Georgia Travel to northern Georgia for overnight stay. D Day 2: Orlando, FL Travel to Orlando, FL and overnight at the Sunrise favorite, Rosen Center Hotel. Enjoy a deluxe dinner buffet at the hotel restaurant, Café Gaugin. B, D Day 3: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Hear the crack of the bat as we see our first game of the trip! After the game, we will check into the brand new Courtyard by Marriott Palm Beach Jupiter for the next three nights. Located directly across the street from Roger Dean Stadium you will have access to walk over to the practice fields early every morning or if you forget your rally hat, you can run to your hotel room to retrieve it without missing an at bat! B, D Day 4: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Today we see the Cardinals take on another oppo-

nent in sunny Florida. We will get to the ballpark early to catch part of batting practice and to enjoy a delicious lunch at the Party Deck of Roger Dean Stadium. B, L Day 5: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Catch another game as the Cards prepare for 2016. After the game enjoy a Sunrise Tours spring training tradition; a catered BBQ on the beach!

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Darlene F., 2015 Spring Training

March 16-23, 2016 Per person rates double $1725 triple/quad $1509 single $2373 Same price as 2015!

Day 6: Palm Beach Gardens, FL – Orlando area See our final spring training game! Tonight we return for an overnight in Orlando. B, D Day 7: Northern Georgia Now that you’ve seen them in action, what do you predict for the 2016 season? Travel to Georgia for overnight stay. B, L Day 8: Return home, breakfast included

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Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival Day 1: Ohio Overnight in central Ohio. D

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House where Lincoln drew his last April 2-8, 2016 breath. B, D Per person rates double $1648 Day 4: Washington, DC triple/quad $1429 “Trust no one” as we explore the single $2303 only public museum in the US soleThe 2016 Festival ly dedicated to espionage! The Inmarks the 104th celternational Spy Museum features ebration of the gift of the largest collection of espionage the 3,000 cherry trees artifacts ever placed on public disfrom the People of Toplay. Enjoy our exclusive visit kyo to the People of with the Historian and Curator of Washington, DC. The the museum whose research cencelebration will be tered on technological intelligence! rolled out in full regalSpend time at the Smithsonian, ity. Come with Sunrise the world’s largest museum comTours and enjoy the plex. After dinner, enjoy a drive by the memorials spirit of this generous lit for the evening. B, D gift while exploring the highlights of WashingDay 5: Washington DC ton, DC. Explore the Newseum, a multimedia exploration of the importance and history of journalism in America. Since it’s opening in 2008, the Newseum has become a must-see attraction.There Most Meaningful will be more time to visit the Smithsonian InstiActivity: Watching tute museums today. This evening, dress for the the changing of the night out and embark on a first-class dinner cruise guards in Arlington Cemaboard a luxury yacht down the Potomac River etery, Tammy 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

• New for 2016 - Tour the Ford’s Theater and Peterson House and the award-winning International Spy Museum • Tour the newly restored Washington Monument!

• The National Mall, Smithsonian Institution • Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Vietnam Memorial • Arlington Cemetery, John F. Kennedy’s Tomb, Tomb of the Unknowns, World War II Memorial, Reflecting Pool, Korean War Memorial • The Newseum and the Jefferson Memorial amidst cherry blossoms

Day 2: Washington, DC Continue eastward to visit the historic and famous Arlington Cemetery including a visit to John F. Kennedy’s tomb and the Tomb of the Unknowns. After dinner in DC, check into our hotel, the Hampton Inn Navy Yard, for a 4-night stay. B, D

Day 3: Washington DC Today, a local guide boards the coach to visit the historical highlights of DC. Stand where global events have taken shape and view the many historic monuments framed in the vivid white and pink blossoms from more than 3,000 Japanese cherry trees along the Tidal Basin. Enjoy a guided Capitol Building Tour and a White House Tour (based on availability). Tour the historic Ford’s Theater with a National Park Service expert, visit the Ford’s Theater Museum and the Peterson

Day 6: Columbus, OH It’s time to begin our journey home. Travel to The Spring House for a step back in time with old-fashioned, homestyle fixins!

Then, it’s off to Columbus, OH for the night. B, L. Day 7: Return home Arrive home early evening.

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Southern Charm Featuring Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC Day 1: Georgia Travel to northern Georgia and visit the historic and beautifully decorated antebellum Grand Oaks Home, Cartersville, GA, for dinner.

D Day 2: Savannah, GA It’s off to the “Old South” and “Georgia’s First City” as Savannah welcomes us with southern hospitality. Visit the famous and hauntingly beautiful Bonaventure The Biltmore Estate Cemetery, featured in the movie in North America; Fort Sumter. See the ruins of “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”, for Historic Fort Sumter where the Civil War began a guided walking tour. This evening enjoy din- and fantastic views of Charleston from the Harner riverside at River House Seafood before we bor. Savor dinner with views of the harbor before check into the newly renovated B Historic Savan- checking into our hotel for the next 2 nights. B, D nah for the next two nights. B, D Day 5: Charleston, SC Day 3: Savannah, GA Embrace the history of Charleston as we visit the Board an open-air trolley to tour this enchanting Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, an estate town filled with amazing architecture, rich his- acquired by the Dalton Family in 1676. Tour the tory and the pleasant aromas of spring! Spend home and gorgeous blooming gardens and take free time for lunch, where you may want to visit a tram excursion for a picturesque nature tour of The Lady and Son’s Restaurant, owned and op- the plantation’s wetlands and marshes. After enerated by southern chef Paula Deen. Enjoy time joying lunch and shopping time in the historic City to explore the Historic River Street full of shops, Market area, we will invite a local guide to share restaurants, and galleries in a revitalized historic her expertise aboard our coach as we explore this area located on the river. Experience the succu- city steeped in colorful history and quaint landlent flavors of southern cooking scapes. B, D while dining tonight at Mrs. Wil- Did you know? kes Dining Room. B, D Savannah is called Day 6: Asheville, NC ‘America’s First Planned Travel to the Blue Ridge Mountains to disDay 4: Savannah, GA – Charles- City’ because Ogletho- cover America’s Largest Majestic Home, rpe (who founded it in the expansive Biltmore Estate. Enjoy ton, SC We never say good-bye so we 1733) carefully organized lunch at the DeerPark Pavilion and tour say “we’ll see you later” to Sa- the town into grids, with the Vanderbilt’s home and its surroundvannah! Travel to picturesque wide streets and 24 pub- ing century old gardens. Did you know lic squares. 21 of these Wadmalaw Island in the heart the estate is still family-owned and opersquares were carefully of South Carolina’s Lowcoun- preserved throughout ated… yes, since 1895! Eastern Knoxville, try to visit the Charleston Tea the years and still exist TN is our destination for our overnight Plantation. Take a trolley tour today. stay. B, L of the grounds and a tour of the working Tea Factory with time to Day 7: Return home sample and shop for tea. Board a cruise boat to Having explored some of the South’s most charmvisit one of the most historically significant sites ing cities, we return home. B

April 10-16, 2016 Per person rates double $1492 triple/quad $1325 single $1992

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 Conde Nast Traveler Magazine!

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Spotlight Texas

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Featuring two presidential libraries, highlights of Dallas and San Antonio Fiesta!

Day 1: We remember...

Visit Joplin, MO for an included lunch and time to visit the Memorial in Cunningham Park, which honors the victims and volunteers from the horrific EF5 tornado that devastated Joplin in 2011.

Continue southwest to overnight in Durant, OK. L Day 2: San Antonio, TX Enjoy the springtime wildflowers reaching up for the warm Texas sunshine as we travel through central Texas to San Antonio. Unpack for a 3-night stay in the Drury Plaza Hotel located on the Riverwalk. Originally a bank, the hotel retains the charm of its stunning architectural history with modern amenities, a rooftop pool and direct access to the Riverwalk. Tonight, enjoy your reserved seats on the bank of the San Antonio River for the Fiesta Texas Cavaliers River Parade and watch as music fills the air and vibrant floats pass by with bold colors of Fiesta! B, hot apps Day 3: Fiesta Time!

Texans describe the Fiesta as a blend of New Orleans’s 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 4: Texas History in Hill Country Visit our 36th President Lyndon B. Johnson’s National Historic Park. Tour his boyhood home where he lived until marriage and LBJ Ranch House which became known as the Texas White House. Enjoy the wildflowers blooming brightly enroute to Fredericksburg, a charming community rich in German culture. Savor a delicious Bavarian lunch before spending time at the National Museum of Pacific War and learn why Admiral

Nimitz’s words “uncommon valor was a common April 17-24, 2016 virtue” summarize this sweeping chapter of WWII Per person rates history. B, L double $1629 triple/quad $1425 Day 5: Dallas, TX single $2242 Arrive in Dallas and meet a local expert for a guided tour of Dallas, including a visit to the Visit two of Texas’ top Dealey Plaza Historic District and The Sixth Floor cities featuring a visit Museum which chronicles the assassination and to the new George W legacy of President John F. Kennedy. Check into Bush Library and Museum and ABA’s top hotel for a 2-night stay. B, L 100 Fiesta San Antonio highlighting history, Day 6: George W. Bush Library and Museum culture and more!

Visit the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Opened in April 2013 on the campus of SMU, the Museum features Freedom Hall and includes a 67-foot video wall depicting a montage of the 44 US presidents. What does a $1.1billion stadium featuring the world’s largest column free interior look like? Find out with a VIP tour of AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. See the locker rooms, luxury suites and San Antonio parade on the Riverwalk step on the field of what some have called “Jerryworld” in reference Did you know?

Fiesta San Antonio is a to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. B, D “celebration with a purpose” since every ofDay 7: William J Clinton Presidential Center Travel to Little Rock, AR and visit the William J ficial event is produced Clinton Presidential Center, the largest and most by a non-profit group expensive of the 13 completed presidential librar- with proceeds funding ies in the country. The impressive Center is can- community programs tilevered over the Arkansas River, offering great year-round! views of the River and downtown Little Rock.

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Georgia on my Mind

featuring Jekyll Island, Savannah and more Day 1: Georgia Journey south for dinner and overnight in Cartersville, GA. D Day 2: Charleston, SC Arrive in historic Charleston, SC and dine at a local favorite before check in. B, D Day 3: Charleston, SC Visit the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, an estate acquired by the Dalton Family in 1676. Tour the gorgeous blooming gardens and home and take a tram excursion for a picturesque nature tour of the plantation’s wetlands and marshes.

Enjoy lunch and shopping in the historic City Market area, then a local guide will share her expertise aboard our coach as we further explore Charleston. After our tour, depart for “Georgia’s First City,” Savannah, and experience the succulent flavors of southern cooking at Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room before we check into the Holiday Inn Historic District for 2 nights. B, D Day 4: Savannah, GA Board an open-air trolley to tour this enchanting Southern town filled with amazing architecture, rich history and the pleasant aromas of spring!

Enjoy free time for lunch, where you may want to visit The Lady and Son’s Restaurant, owned and operated by southern chef Paula Deen. Explore the Historic River Street full of shops, restaurants, galleries, in a revitalized historic area located on the river. This evening dine riverside at River House Seafood. B, D Day 5: St. Simons & Jekyll Island Continue our journey to the Golden Isles of Georgia as we visit the Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site. The Plantation was owned and occupied by the same family from 1804 to 1973 until the land was donated to the state. Visit St. Simons Island to explore the charming shops, restaurants and take a 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 pro-

ceeded to build the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, our April 22-30, 2016 home for the next two nights. Upon arrival tour Per person rates the property before dinner in the historic Federal double $1899 Room. B, D triple/quad $1678 single $2562 Day 6: Jekyll Island Enjoy a leisurely morning on the property before a tram tour of Jekyll Island takes you throughout the Historic Landmark District and past the grand “cottages” which were the winter getaways for The Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and J.P. Morgan.

Visit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center for a guided tour as we explore their interactive exhibit gallery and venture into to the rehabilitation pavilion to meet the patients.

Enjoy the evening at leisure at the resort.

B, L Day 7: Macon, GA Macon is our next stop on our Southern Hay House in Macon, GA Adventure. Tour the Hay House, considered the most advanced antebellum building in America for its style, craftsmanship and technological innovations. The house has also been featured on A&E’s “America’s Castles.” Enjoy a catered lunch on the main level of the house before a tour with a local guide featuring a scenic drive through beautiful neighborhoods that date back to the mid 1800’s. B, L Day 8: Atlanta, GA Begin our journey back north as we stop in Atlanta to discover how a newsroom operates and watch behind-the-scenes action as we tour 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 Chattanooga for dinner and an overnight stay. B, D Day 9: Return Home B

Spend two nights at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, named

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Creme de la Creme Featuring Quebec, Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto Day 1: Michigan Travel to mid-Michigan for our overnight stay. D Day 2: Toronto, Ontario Head northeast to trendy Toronto for a 2-night stay at the Fairmont Royal York in the heart of Toronto. Tonight attend a live theater production (TBD) in The Toronto Theatre District, the largest in Canada. B, D Day 3: Toronto, Ontario Explore the bustling city of Toronto with a local expert from the riverfront to the historic district.

Board the glass fronted elevator and rise 1,136 ft in 58 seconds to the observation deck of the CN Tower for lunch with a view! B, L Day 4: Ottawa, Ontario Journey to Canada’s beautiful city of Ottawa for a 2-night stay at the Fairmont Château Laurier, a magnificent limestone edifice with turrets and masonry reminiscent of a French Château. Visit Canada’s largest and most popular cultural institution, The Canadian Museum of History. B, D Day 5: Canadian Tulip Festival Discover the sites of Ottawa and the Tulip Festival featuring more than three million tulips, a gift from Netherlands Princess Juliana in 1945, with our personal step-on guide. Visit the Byward Market, Commissioner’s Park, Parliament Hill, Sussex Drive, view the official residences of the Prime Minister and Governor General and many other special Ottawa sights. The evening is free for you to explore this historic Canadian capital city. B

bec City. See the massive stone architecture, the heavily fortified walls and the charm of Old Quebec City. This afternoon enjoy some free time before dining at a restaurant unique to Old Quebec.

Enjoy a traditional sugar shack meal, live entertainment and poured “taffy on snow” for dessert!

B, D Day 8: Quebec City, Quebec Travel along the St. Lawrence River to St. Anne de Beaupre, with time to experience the basilica and this little town that attracts more than a million pilgrims and visitors each year! Visit Montmorency Falls and take a memorable cable car ride to the top for lunch and time to enjoy the views of the Isle de Orleans and the Saint Lawrence River. B, L

May 4-15, 2016 Per person rates double $2898 triple/quad $2562 single $3907 Crème de la crème “the best of the best” is the perfect description for this tour.

Journey with us for 8 nights in 4 luxurious and historic Fairmont hotels of eastern Canada and enjoy distinctive experiences and elegance!

Day 9: Montreal, Quebec Enjoy breakfast while overlooking the St. Lawrence River before we travel to Montreal for a stay at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. This afternoon, our local tour guide will acquaint us with Montreal’s cultural heritage and cosmopolitan blend of the old and new as we see all the “must see sights”! B, D Day 10: Niagara USA Cross the US border and into the Niagara Falls, NY area for an overnight stay.

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Day 6: Quebec City, Quebec Get your cameras ready as we approach our hotel for the next three nights. Standing high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is not merely a hotel located in the heart of Old Québec - it is the heart of Old Québec. B, D

Day 11: Niagara Falls State Park This morning, experience the majestic beauty of Niagara Falls. Did you know 3,160 tons of water flows Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac over the falls every second? Board the world-famous Maid of the Mist for a thrilling boat ride under the falls! This afternoon, travel west to Ohio for an overnight stay.

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A fly version of the popular Creme de la Creme tour

Day 1: Toronto, Ontario Relax on a northeastern flight, then board the comfortable motorcoach and arrive in trendy Toronto for a 2-night stay at the Fairmont Royal York in the heart of Toronto. Tonight, attend a live theater production (TBD) in The Toronto Theatre District, the largest in Canada! B, D

Fairmont Chateau Laurier in Ottawa

Day 2: Toronto, Ontario Explore the bustling city of Toronto with a local expert from the riverfront to the historic district.

Catch the glass fronted elevator and rise 1,136 ft. in 58 seconds to the observation deck of the CN Tower for a bird’s eye view of the skyline and lunch from the LookOut Level featuring spectacular views of the city below. B, L Day 3: Ottawa, Ontario Journey to Canada’s beautiful city of Ottawa for a 2-night stay at the Fairmont Château Laurier, a magnificent limestone edifice with turrets and masonry reminiscent of a French Château. This evening we will visit Canada’s largest and most popular cultural institution, The Canadian Museum of History. B, D Day 4: Canadian Tulip Festival Discover the sites of Ottawa and the Tulip Festival featuring more than three million tulips, a gift from Netherlands Princess Juliana in 1945, with our personal step-on guide. Visit the Byward Market, Commissioner’s Park, Parliament Hill, Sussex Drive, view the official residences of the Prime Minister and Governor General and many other Ottawa special sights. Board a sightseeing boat for a dynamic cruise on the historic Rideau Canal granted recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site! The evening is free for you to explore this historic Canadian capital city. B

Day 5: Montreal, Quebec Continue our adventure eastward to Montreal for a stay at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, the most celebrated hotel located in the heart of this romantic city. A local expert boards our coach for a tour that will acquaint us with Montreal’s cultural heritage and cosmopolitan blend of the old and new as we see all the “must see

sights”! B, D Day 6: Quebec City, Quebec Get your cameras ready as we approach our hotel for the next three nights. Standing high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is not merely a hotel located in the heart of Old Québec - it is the heart of Old Québec. Join our local guide for an informative tour of the most European of North American cities, Quebec City. See the massive stone architecture, the heavily fortified walls and the charm of Old Quebec City. We’re in for a special treat as we dine at a restaurant unique to Old Quebec.

Enjoy a traditional sugar shack meal, live entertainment and poured “taffy on snow” for dessert!

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May 12-19, 2016 Per person rates* double $2798 triple/quad $2566 single $3493 * Includes roundtrip airfare from STL.

Visit the extraordinary cities of Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec City on an 8-day tour! Featuring 4 luxurious and historic Fairmont hotels of Eastern Canada.

Combine this tour with Rediscover Cape Cod on page 26 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

Day 7: Quebec City, Quebec Travel along the St. Lawrence River to St. Anne de Beaupre, with time to experience the basilica and this little town that attracts more than a million pilgrims and visitors each year! Visit Montmorency Falls and take a memorable cable car ride to the top for lunch and time to enjoy the views of the Isle de Orleans and the Saint Lawrence River.

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Day 1: Road to the gardens Travel to Arkansas to explore the unfolding history of America at Crystal Bridges Museum. Located in the Ozark Forest, the Museum boasts art that spans five centuries including masterworks of art from Colonial times. Overnight near Bentonville, AR. D Day 2: Ouachita Mountains and Garvan Woodland Gardens Walk amid the picturesque Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas as we travel to Garvan Woodland Gardens to see majestic botanical landscapes. Built by self-taught gardener Verna Cook Garvan, the gardens are home to rare shrubs and trees including camellias, magnolias and 160 different types of azaleas. This evening we’ve served up a fun filled dinner at Murry’s Dinner Playhouse, a unique experience that combines excellent food with top-notch Broadway musicals. After dinner, check into Little Rock’s Crowne Plaza Hotel for a two night stay. B, D Day 3: Capitol Gardens and P. Allen Smith Take a “Walk on the Hill” at the Arkansas State Capitol’s Iris Garden with a member of the Central

Arkansas Iris Society. The grounds also feature the Capitol Rose Garden with over 50 varieties of rose bushes that bloom throughout the summer.

Spend an afternoon at the garden home retreat of one of America’s most recognized and respected garden and design experts P. Allen Smith. Enjoy a delicious lunch and guided tour of the home and terraced garden, the rose garden, vegetable garden and visit the gift shop for a book signing and photos with P. Allen Smith (only available if he is in residence at the time of the tour). Based in Little Rock, Heifer International works in over 30 countries around the world to yield sustainable solutions for poverty and world hunger relief.

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Day 4: The road home The Clinton Presidential Center is home to the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum that houses the Scholars Garden. Tour the center with our docent before we head home with new garden inspirations and ideas. B

New York Encore

Day 1: New York City Catch a flight to New York City and check into our hotel, The Paul, a brand new hotel centrally located in Manhattan with easy access to the city and just steps from the Empire State Building.

This evening head uptown for dinner and a hit Broadway show (TBD) with orchestra seats. B, D Day 2: New York City Start the day with a local guided tour of the most important borough of New York City; Manhattan. See Central Park, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Chinatown and more! The guide will provide insight into New York’s character and people, enhancing your NYC experience. A highlight of the tour will be a visit to the poignant 9/11 Memorial and Museum. Ascend to the top of the tallest building in the West-

ern Hemisphere, the new One World ObservaMay 28-31, 2016 tory at One World Trade Center for an incredible Per person rates* panoramic view of the city. B, D double $1749 triple/quad $1602 Day 3: New York City Like a real New Yorker, take the subway down- single $2192 town to Battery Park and take the ferry to see Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. This afternoon is yours to enjoy as you please.

You can shop Madison Avenue, rise to the top of the Empire State Building or visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Your Sunrise Tour Manager will be available to help you chart a course for an exciting New York afternoon (cost of afternoon activities not included). B Day 4: New York City Take a short, early morning walk to Herald Square and the shops on 34th Street including the Macy’s flagship department store (optional) before heading to the airport for our return flight. B

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Combine this tour with Rediscover Cape Cod on page 26 or Upstate NY & Vermont on page 28 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

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Niagara Falls and Lilac Blooms Day 1: Mid-Ohio Board our comfortable motorcoach and travel east to mid-Ohio for our overnight stay. D Day 2: Niagara Falls After a journey along the shores of Lake Erie arrive in Niagara Falls, NY. Board the Maid of the Mist boat for an up close view of the falls from the base. Travel Lilac in bloom into Canada for dinner at the prominent Skylon Tower, revolving dining room located 775 feet above the Falls and featuring incredible views! The Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls Resort is our home for two nights and each room features views of the water tumbling over the falls! B, D Day 3: Niagara – Canadian Style Explore the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Travel the picturesque Niagara Parkway to tour the Botanical Garden and to see the incredible 40 foot Niagara Parks Floral Clock. Our personal guide will educate us about the expansive Spring Gardens and its ecology. Tour one of Niagara’s premier attractions, the Butterfly House, featuring over 2,000 colorful tropical butterflies among lush exotic blossoms and greenery. Visit Niagara on the Lake for a tour and wine tasting at Reif Estate Winery, followed by an afternoon to shop and explore the loveliest town in Ontario. B, D

founder of the Eastman Kodak Company. Visit Highland Park in Rochester, NY to attend the annual Lilac Festival.

Take time for the sights and smells of these gorgeous purple, white, pink and even yellow lilacs. Also enjoy a cruise on the Genesee River and see the picturesque scenery of this charming part of the country.

Overnight in Rochester, NY. B, D Day 5: Timeless Covered Bridges Enjoy a visit to beautiful Ashtabula County, OH for a tour of the historic covered bridges. Stop at Ferrante Winery for lunch and wine tasting before traveling to central Ohio for our overnight stay. B, L Day 6: Return Home We travel home arriving early evening. B

May 16-21, 2016 Per person rates double $1109 triple $998 single $1442

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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!

Enjoy the ABA top 100 event Rochester Lilac Festival featuring over 1,200 beautiful lilacs.

This tour also includes a 2-night stay at the Crowne Plaza in Niagara Falls,Canada!

Day 4: Rochester Lilac Festival Travel to the George Eastman House, to learn about the father of modern photography and Niagara Falls

Spring 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!

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Rediscover Cape Cod & “Beantown” Day 1: Fly into Boston Check into the luxurious and modern Renaissance by Marriott Boston Waterfront Hotel for a two night stay. Located in the vibrant Seaport District overlooking the Inner Harbor, the Renaissance is within walking distance of the Boston Fish Pier, Liberty Wharf and much more! D Day 2: Boston Enjoy a full day with a local guide as we explore historic downtown Boston, founded in 1630 by Puritan settlers from England. Boston is home to countless significant historical sites, including the site of the Boston Massacre, the Paul Revere House, the USS Constitution and more! B, L Day 3: JFK and Whale Watching Visit the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum which portrays the life, leadership and legacy of our nation’s thirty-fifth president.

The museum walks you through President Kennedy’s thousand days in office. Experience the world of the early 1960’s with unique artifacts, interactive displays and exhibits. Before leaving, eat lunch in a private dining space at the Library with panoramic views of Boston Harbor and the Boston Skyline. Embark on a four hour journey into the Cape Cod Bay for a guided whale watching excursion. This area is known to be a primary feeding ground for several species of whales. This evening check into the Double Tree Hyannis for a three night stay. B, L Day 4: Cape Cod and Dune tour Tour Cape Cod with a local guide, view picturesque windmills, lighthouses, and the charming towns of Chatham and Provincetown. This afternoon take a guided sunset dune tour excursion through the protected lands of the Cape Cod National Seashore to see the iconic “dune Shores of Cape Cod

May 20-26, 2016 shacks.” Then savor the famous Cape Cod sunset over the Atlantic Ocean while dining at a New Per person rates* England Style Lobster Clambake on the beach. double $2339 B, D triple/quad $2138 single $2944 Day 5: Nantucket * Includes roundtrip airThis morning board the high speed ferry as we fare from STL travel to the quaint island of Nantucket. In the early 19th century it was the foremost whaling Favorite chowport in the world; today it is the summer home der: Lobster Pot to the nation’s elite. Tour the unique architecture, in Provincetown, cobblestone streets and historical sites before leiBrent sure time to get lunch, shop and explore on your own. Return to the mainland to dine at a local faCombine this tour with vorite restaurant before returning to the hotel. B, NY Encore on page 24 D and take $400 off the combined per person Day 6: Battleship Cove and Newport rate or combine with Battleship Cove harbors the largest collection Great Dames of Canaof preserved US Navy ships in the world, includda on page 23 and take ing five that are National Historic Landmarks. $450 off the combined Enjoy lunch and a guided tour of the Battleship rate!

USS Massachusetts or “Big Mamie” as she was referred to by her crewmembers in World War II. Did you know?

Visit Newport, RI and the National Historic LandBoston became known mark, the Marble House, a Gilded Age mansion as “beantown” bewhich was built for Alva Vanderbilt as a 39th birthcause in the colonial day present. Overnight in the Boston Area. B, L days, beans cooked in molasses for several Day 7: Return Home hours was a favorite Board a return flight home from Boston. B dish.

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Made in the USA Day 1: Pullman Heading north, experience the “mother road” in Atlanta, IL. See the iconic Route 66 Paul Bunyan “Tall Paul” statue before stepping back in time to an included lunch at Palms Grill Cafe’, which opened in 1934 to weary Route 66 travelers. In February, 2015, The Pullman State Historic Site was designated a National Monument; tour the remnant of the Pullman Factory with docents who passionately incorporate history and preservation enthusiasm. Overnight in the quaint Amish community in Middlebury, IN. L

Day 3: Detroit Detroit metropolitan area ranks #1 among the country’s metropolitan areas for manufacturing employment growth over the past 5 years (Forbes). Its revitalization is remarkable as revealed by a native expert on a guided tour of Detroit highlights. An “All aboard Detroit” narrated boat cruise this afternoon enables you to relax and enjoy the scenic views of both the Canadian and Detroit skyline from the Detroit River! Touted by CNN as one of the great American Factory tours, experience manufacturing might on the Ford Day 2: Northern Indiana Rouge Factory Tour where Charles R. Walter used his engithe new aluminum-alloy neering background to design Walter Grand Piano body Ford F-150 is currently pianos with careful precision. made. B, D Tour the showroom featuring the Walter Grand Pianos and the entire manufacturing facility. Did Day 4: Decadence you know that 80% of the nation’s recreational Farmers from IN, OH and MI bring fresh cuvehicles (RVs) are manufactured in Elkhart Coun- cumbers to Sechler’s Fine Pickles for a quality ty? See the RV Capital of the World at work on a pickling process that has been perfected over a behind the scenes tour of Jayco, Inc. a company century. Tour the award winning Auburn Cord founded by Mr. Bontrager in 1968. Arrive Detroit, Duesenberg Automobile museum featuring MI and visit the Motown Museum to learn how over 100 classic and antiques from the 19th censoul music integrated our lives at a time of need. tury to present. A special treat is in store for our Will you sing along with the guides? Unpack for a overnight stay at the luxury Charley Creek Inn 2-night stay. B,D historic boutique hotel in Wabash, IN where 20th century décor and 21st century amenities indulge the senses. B, D

May 23-27, 2016 Per person rates double $949 triple/quad $852 single $1238 According to July 2015 Forbes article, “Manufacturing may no longer drive the US economy, but industrial growth remains a powerful force in many regions of the country. Industrial employment has surged over the past five years…a 7.5% expansion.” Journey with Sunrise to explore regions and factories contributing to the success of manufacturing in the US.

Day 5: Return Home Wabash is notable as being the first electrically lighted city in the world, inaugurated in 1880.

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Day 1: Ludlow, VT Fly into Boston and travel by comfortable motorcoach to The Pointe Hotel at The Castle Hill Resort, VT for a 3-night stay amidst relaxing mountain surroundings. D Day 2: Spring in the East Arrive Rock of Ages Granite Quarries for a guided tour of the largest quarry in New England. In Montpelier tour Vermont’s State Capitol and see an exquisite example of Greek Revival Architecture designed in 1857. Vermont maple syrup is the standard by which all syrups are judged. At Morse Sugar Farm learn about maple sugaring followed by a traditional “sugar on snow”. Bring your camera for spectacular views of Quechee Gorge-Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon always a highlight in the spring. Relax this evening while savoring a delicious dinner in The Castle accompanied by a pianist. B, D Day 3: “Fifth Avenue” Spring is gorgeous on the Hildene Estate just as it was in 1905 when Robert Todd Lincoln built this Georgian Revival Mansion in the scenic village of Manchester, VT. Tour this beautiful estate including his private Pullman Car. Enjoy free time in Manchester, VT, known as the “Fifth Avenue of Vermont”, before a shopping excursion at the well-known Vermont Country Store. B, D

Day 4: Strolling of the Heifers Parade In Brattleboro, excitement abounds for the “Strolling of the Heifers Parade” showcasing local foodies by connecting people and farmers! In reserved chairs, enjoy a parade of Bovine Beauties strutting their stuff up Main Street followed by colorful floats and antique tractors. Afterwards, attend the Slow Living Expo and meet the Heifers, taste food and relax with crafts and entertainment. Overnight at the world-class, luxurious Turning Stone Resort Casino and relax while savoring a gourmet buffet dinner and trying your hand at lady luck! B, D Day 5: Blast through the Past Embark on a journey west to the Finger Lakes region. In Auburn, NY, visit the Seward House Mu-

seum, where all original artifacts remain to this day. Examine his role in the civil rights movement and as a prominent figure purchasing Alaska. In 1848, Seneca Falls was the site of the first Women’s Rights convention and their Historical National Park interprets the reform movement that continues today. Dinner is a special treat at the NY Wine and Culinary Center in Canandaigua.

Watch guest chefs create dazzling dishes using superb NY State agricultural products and, better yet, enjoy them for dinner! Unpack for a 2-night stay at a lakefront property in Geneva, NY recently nominated as an All-American City Award Finalist. B, D

Day 6: Uniquely Finger Lakes Seneca Lake, largest of the glacial Finger Lakes, is anchored on its southern tip by Watkins Glen’s village with a quaint main street and wine tasting rooms. In the heart sits the AAA 4-diamond Harbor Hotel which will host our lunch. Board Captain Bill’s Stroller IV boat for a narrated sightseeing Seneca Lake tour including views of Hector Falls 165 ft. majestic waterfall. Tour the premier Corning Museum of Glass featuring more than 35 centuries of glass artistry, live glass blowing demonstrations and the newly opened Contemporary Art + Design Wing, designed by architect Thomas Phifer and Partners; it’s the largest space dedicated to contemporary glass art! B, L

June 1-8, 2016 Per person rates* double $1885 triple/quad $1760 single $2324 * Includes airfare from STL.

A new tour featuring one of Vermont’s Top 10 Summer Events “Strolling of the Heifers”! Yes, close to 100 well-groomed and welldressed heifer calves from regional farms lead a weekend built around an agriculturally-themed parade and celebration Expo to support local farm producers and sustainable lifestyles.

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“Grand” Vacation to Michigan Day 1: Mid-Michigan Travel north through Illinois to mid-Michigan for an overnight stay. D 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

Fun Facts: • 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.

• While more than 1 million people visit Mackinac Island each year, there are only 600 year-round residents.

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

• In 2010, Saugatuck came in fourth in Budget Travel Magazine’s ten coolest towns in America

Day 3: Sleeping Bear Dunes and Grand Traverse Bay Take a scenic drive past cherry orchards and around Old Mission Peninsula with our local guide, then along Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Make a stop at the Cherry Republic to sample local and unique cherry items before we have lunch amidst art at the Old Mission Tavern. Travel to the Chateau Grand Traverse Winery for a private tasting

of local wines before heading back to our resort. B, L Day 4: Mackinac Island, overnight Grand Hotel Travel along Lake Michigan this morning and ferry to Mackinac Island. Then be transported by horse and carriage to the world renowned Grand Hotel, the island’s premier luxury resort, where the longest porch in the world overlooks the Straits of Mackinac. Enjoy some free time in town followed by a five-course dinner in the Grand Hotel’s elegant dining room. B, D

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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 5: Mackinac Island and Grand Rapids After a restful night in one of the Grand’s beautiful rooms and breakfast at the hotel, take an optional tour of the historic Fort Mackinac, founded during the American Revolution and later used as a center for the island’s fur trading (additional cost). Before we depart the island, enjoy a third delectable meal at the Grand Hotel; lunch at the incomparable Grand Buffet! Travel to the Grand Rapids area for our overnight stay. B, L Day 6: Return Home Return to St. Lou- The porch at the Grand Hotel is having had a very “Grand” vacation! B

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Featuring 2 nights at the incomparable Grand Hotel Day 1: Mid-Michigan Travel north through Illinois to mid-Michigan for an overnight stay. D Day 2: Grand Traverse Bay Enjoy lunch overlooking the shores of Glen Lake at the 100-year old Manor on Glen Lake. Meet our local guide for a narrated scenic drive through Leelanau County, one of “America’s Most Beautiful Places,” including a tour of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Travel to our lakefront hotel, The Sugar Beach Resort, with beautiful views on the shores of Grand Traverse Bay. B, L Day 3: Mackinac Island, overnight Grand Hotel Travel along Lake Michigan this morning and stop at the Music House Museum, a unique collection of the sounds and history of music in picturesque Northern Michigan. Then ferry to Mackinac Island to be transported by horse and carriage to the island’s premier luxury resort, the Grand Hotel for a 2-night stay, where the longest porch in the world overlooks the Straits of Mackinac.

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Day 4: Mackinac Island After a leisurely breakfast buffet at the Grand Hotel, spend the day strolling amongst the shops, biking around the historical sites and breathing in the lilacs blooming throughout the island. In the afternoon, you can join fellow travelers for an optional tour of Fort Mackinac, founded during the American Revolution and later used as a center for the island’s fur trading (additional cost), before enjoying a three-course dinner in the Grand Hotel’s more casual restaurant, the Jockey Club, located on the first tee of the hotel’s golf course, The Jewel. B, D

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Featuring an overnight stay on the shores of Lake Michigan at the Sugar Beach Resort and a 2-night stay at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island.

Day 5: Grand Rapids Enjoy lunch overlooking the harbor at the famous Pink Pony, a favorite for locals and island visitors, before we take the return ferry back to Mackinaw City and head to the Grand Rapids area for our overnight stay. B, L According to a recent vote by viewers of Day 6: Return Home Good Morning AmerReturn to St. Louis having had at timeless adven- ica, Sleeping Bear ture on Mackinac Island! B Dunes was chosen as “the most beautiful place in the USA”

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Lewis & Clark’s Journey of Discovery

Day 1: St. Joseph, MO The Lewis and Clark expedition spent the winter in training at Camp DuBois on the Wood River. Begin our journey retracing their steps at this #1 National Trail Site of re- constructed Camp DuBois, then continue across Missouri. Traveling by luxury motorcoach, one can imagine the challenges of this difficult journey the expedition made during its slow ascent against the swift current of the Missouri River. L Day 2: Sioux City, NE Following the Missouri River, visit the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to get a glimpse of the more than 300 flora and fauna discoveries made by explorers. Continue north to the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center before overnight in S. Sioux City, NE along the Missouri River. B, D Day 3: Chamberlain, SD Travel into South Dakota, capture views at Spirit Mound where Clark wrote about the beauty of the land. Also visit Akta Lakota Museum for more interesting stories of meeting with the Indians. B, D Day 4: Bismarck, ND Journey through the Lower Brule and Standing Rock Indian Reservations into N. Dakota visiting significant L & C sites along the way. Enjoy a catered dinner in North Dakota’s Heritage Center with time to browse its exhibits. Overnight in Bismarck. B, D Day 5: Williston, ND Treking west, visit Fort Mandan, where the expedition party spent a productive winter gathering information from the friendly Indians and recruited Charbonneau and his wife Sacagawea as interpreters. At Knife River National Historic Site see the reconstructed winter quarters and earthen lodges of the Northern Indians. Overnight in Williston, ND. B, D Day 6: Great Falls, MT Following the trail, cross Montana and stop at Fort Union where the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers meet and see “Decision Point” where the Missouri and Marias Rivers meet (it took 9 days to determine the Marias was not the main branch of the Missouri River) and visit Fort Benton, the last stop for steamboats coming from St. Louis in the 1800’s! Unpack for 2 nights in Great Falls, MT. B, D Day 7: Great Falls, MT

The Expedition took 32 days to portage equipment and canoes around five formidable falls in the area. Learn more about this challenge on our visit to the Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center and the portage sites, followed by a visit to American western artist C. M. Russell’s Museum. B, D Day 8: Missoula, MT Take a boat ride between giant cliffs cut by the Missouri River and visit Missouri Headwaters State Park. Care to climb a cliff and stand where Lewis saw the confluence of the Jefferson, Madison and Gallatin Rivers? Continue through the mountains in Shoshone territory where Lewis & Clark secured horses to cross the Rocky Mountains. Overnight in Missoula, MT. B, D Day 9: Orifino, ID Travel along the Nez Perce Trail through the Bitterroot Range, the worst part of the journey for the expedition. Lunch and our personal expert guide at Three Devils brings history to life. Overnight in Orifino, ID. B, L, D Day 10: Richland, WA Running out of food in what seemed like an endless sea of rugged mountains, the expedition encountered the helpful Nez Perce tribe. Visit Nez Perce National Historical Park and learn more about these Indians and the happenstance with the expedition before continuing our journey toward the Columbia River. Overnight in Richland, WA of the Tri-Cities. B, D Day 11: The Columbia River Gorge Area Enter our final state, Oregon, and travel along the beautiful Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area while closely hugging the beautiful river (with an interesting stop). Unpack your bags for a night’s stay in Astoria, OR. B, L Day 12: Fort Clatsop Enjoy the striking coastline of northern Oregon and visit a reconstruction of Fort Clatsop where the expedition spent the winter before returning home. Enjoy a special farewell meal and recap with your fellow travelers. Overnight near the airport (either Portland or Seattle). B, L Day 13: Return home Our flight home takes only several hours, a distance that took Lewis & Clark 6 months to travel! Journey home with a better understanding of what this expedition must have been like 210 years ago! B

June 16-28, 2016 Per person rates* double $2968 triple/quad $2698 single $3777

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Over 210 years ago Lewis and Clark led an historic expedition to the American West that “fired the imagination of the American people and made them feel the full sweep of the continent on which they lived”. Join Sunrise Tours to retrace this epic journey from St. Louis to the Oregon coast.

Combine this tour with Pacific Northwest on page 32 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

Fun Facts about expedition:

Initial monies approved by Congress: $2,500 Grew to $38,722 (15X original amount) Add in price of land each member received: over $136,000 Today’s dollars: over $126,000,000

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Pacific Northwest & Canadian Rockies The Rocky Mountains roll on for a thousand miles with snow-capped peaks, thick forests and clear June 29 -July 10, 2016 glacial lakes. Banff was the first of the Canadian Rockies’ National Parks established in 1885 and Per person rates* still welcomes visitors each day. Join us as we explore this incredibly majestic region. double $3489 Day 1: Arrive in Seattle, Washington fers excellent opportunities to view beaver, elk, triple/quad $3137 Fly into Seattle and after a local dinner, overnight osprey and more. Enjoy close up views of the single $4544 just north of the city. D Three Sisters Mountain and some of the tallest * Includes roundtrip peaks in the Rockies Front range. The afternoon airfare from STL Day 2: Boeing Tour & Vancouver, BC is free for you to explore downtown Banff at leiAfter a tour of the Boeing Factory, cross the bor- sure before dinner. B, D der into Canada and tour cosmopolitan Vancouver and its beautiful parks with a local guide. Af- Day 8: Kootenay National Park, BC ter dinner check into hotel for a 2–night stay. B, D Travel along the scenic Kootenay Highway to Radium Hot Springs, BC for a European luncheon at Day 3: Vancouver Island, BC Helna’s Stube Restaurant. Cross the border and Combine this tour with Ferry over to Vancouver Island for an explosion arrive in Whitefish, Montana for a two-night stay. Lewis & Clark on page 31 and take $450 off of color at the world-famous Butchart Gardens, B, L the combined per perfeaturing 55 acres of stunning and meticulously son rate! kept gardens. Enjoy lunch overlooking the beau- Day 9: Glacier National Park, Montana tiful rose garden. Afterwards, visit the delightful Board the narrated Red Bus, fondly referred to as “British-like” city of Victoria for an afternoon of “Jammers”, with your personal guide and follow leisure. B, L the glacially carved valley into the heart of Glacier National Park. Travel along the breathtaking Go“The ONLY boDay 4: Revelstoke, BC ing-to-the-Sun Road to Logan Pass at the Contitanical garden Journey along the scenic Trans-Canada Highway nental Divide, enjoying spectacular photo opporoutside of STL” – to the inland mountains of British Columbia and tunities along the way. Enjoy the evening at your Butchart Gardens, Deb spend the night at a chateau on a mountain lake leisure back in Whitefish. B, L near Revelstoke, BC. Enjoy a tour of the restored ghost town ending with a BBQ dinner. B, D Day 10: Cascade Mountains, Washington Our journey takes us past the Coeur D’Alene NaDay 5: Lake Louise and Banff, Alberta tional Forest and through the fertile farmlands of Travel through Rogers Pass, Glacier and Yoho Na- Wenatchee Valley to Leavenworth, WA nestled in tional Parks and into Banff National Park, Cana- the heart of the Cascades. Unpack for a 2-night …thanks for da’s oldest national park. Enjoy a scenic stop at stay in the charming Bavarian-like Village of making the tour of Lake Louise, the most photographed spot in the Leavenworth. Herzlich Willkommen! B, D the Northwest and Canadian Rockies. Then on to Banff, Alberta for a Canada such a suc3-night stay and dinner in downtown Banff. B, D Day 11: Leavenworth and Cashmere, Washingcess. The meals and ton Day 6: Athabasca Glacier At the Leavenworth Fish Hatchery you’ll learn hotels were wonderToday a local guide joins us for the day as we about the cycle-of-life for wild Salmon. Enjoy ful. We enjoyed all travel north on the Icefield Parkway into Jasper leisure time in The Village of Leavenworth for a the beautiful scenery National Park. You won’t forget the azure blue delightful Bavarian experience before dinner with and…look forward of Peyto Lake or the incredible ride on a “snow German entertainment. B, D to another trip in the coach” out to the Athabasca Glacier. B, D near future.

Day 12: Return flight - B. and T. Ringer Day 7: Bow River Float Trip and Banff After a scenic drive through the Cascades to SeEnjoy the grandeur of the Canadian Rocky attle, board your flight for home. B Mountains while floating on the Bow River with experienced river guides. This leisurely float of-

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Day 1: Hays, KS Celebrate 4th of July in the Rocky Mountains!

Begin the journey west with an overnight stay in Hays, KS. D Day 2: Denver, CO Get your first glimpse of the mountains upon arrival in Denver for our two-night stay. Explore and dine on the 16th Street Mall, Denver’s tree-lined, pedestrian promenade in the heart of downtown.

B, D Day 3: Explore Denver Learn about the history of Denver on a tour with our guide for the day. Visit Red Rocks Amphitheater and Park in the western foothills, Buffalo Bill’s Museum and Grave overlooking Lookout Mountain and the Colorado State Capitol Building. Enjoy dinner in Denver’s premiere dining neighborhood, Cherry Creek CitySet. B, D Day 4: Boulder, CO Head north to Boulder for a private tour and tasting at Celestial Seasonings tea factory located on Sleepytime Drive. Enjoy lunch at the foot of Boulder’s iconic Flatiron peaks when we dine at the Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark. Explore one of the nation’s largest private collections of western art at the Leanin’ Tree Museum and Sculpture Garden before checking into the Historic Hotel Boulderado and be immersed

in Colorado’s Victorian past at one of the National Trust’s Historical Hotels of America. Enjoy time on your own exploring the hotel’s historical artifacts, or venture across the street to Pearl Street Mall, where more than 1,000 businesses line the red-brick, pedestrian-only thoroughfare. B, L

June 29-July 6, 2016 Per person rates double $1776 triple/quad $1557 single $2432

Day 5: Rocky Mountain National Park, Loveland Experience the beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park, one of the country’s most accessible national parks, with a guided tour from a park ranger. Keep an eye out for big game as we drive along Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous paved highway in the United States, and enjoy a picnic lunch in the park. Stop at the Alpine Visitor Center, located at an elevation of 11,796 feet, before exploring downtown Estes Park, CO. Dine cowboy-style at the Sylvan Dale Ranch and learn about the history of this family-owned dude ranch before arriving in Loveland for our two-night stay. B, L, D Day 6: Greeley Stampede and Fireworks Happy 4th of July! Head to Greeley to watch the largest Independence Day Parade west of the Mississippi from our reserved seats before arriving at the Greeley Stampede. Experience one of the top five rodeo events in the world, the finals of the PRCA Stampede Rodeo competition, from our shaded, clubhouse seats. Return to Loveland for one of the west’s finest fireworks shows over Lake Loveland, including a finale of 500 shots. B, L Day 7: Kansas Bid farewell to Colorado and travel through Kansas for an overnight stay.

B, D Day 8: Travel home Return home having enjoyed a mix of history, luxury and patriotic celebrations. B

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Day 1: Coeur d’Alene Fly to Spokane, WA and travel to scenic Coeur d’Alene for a two night stay. D Day 2: Schweitzer Mountain Rise to the top of Schweitzer Mountain via ski lift to take in the magnificent views of three mountain ranges, Canada, three states and Lake Pend Oreille. Enjoy some free time to browse the shops or walk along the world’s longest floating boardwalk before embarking on a scenic cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene. Dine at The Cedars Floating Restaurant, floating in the confluence of the Lake and the Spokane River. B, D Day 3: Silver Valley Take a scenic drive across the Silver Valley for a tour of the oldest standing building in Idaho, the Cataldo Mission. Descend into the historic Sierra Silver mine for a guided tour with a retired miner to experience the actual methods of hard-rock mining. This evening arrive in Missoula, MT where we will dine next to and ride on the Carousel for Missoula, hand carved and built by a local woodworker and volunteers from the area. B, D Day 4: Scenic Salmon River Drive along the Salmon River Scenic Byway and on to Twin Falls, ID as we cross over the Perrine Bridge, which stands 486 feet above the Snake River Canyon. Stop at the Visitors Center for a chance to walk across the bridge, a world famous spot for Base Jumpers. B, D Day 5: Water and Sand This morning visit Shoshone Falls, also known as the “Niagara of the West”, for a look at the Snake River rushing over the 212ft high falls. Visit the spectacular Bruneau Dunes, North America’s highest single-structured sand dune, rising 470 feet above small lakes in the high desert. Arrive in Boise, ID for a two night stay. B, D Day 6: Boise “Best City” Did you know that Boise has been listed in over a dozen magazines on their “best cities” lists? Visit the Basque Museum and Cultural Center (more Basques reside in Boise than any other U.S. city)

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and the Old Idaho Territorial Penitentiary. “All aboard” the Thunder Mountain Line this evening as we wind our way around the narrow canyon alongside the Payette River and stop for a Chuck wagon dinner before our return trip on the rails.

B, D Day 7: West Central Idaho Travel through Payette National Forest and visit the smokejumpers base. Smokejumping was first proposed in 1934 as a means to quickly provide initial attack on forest fires. Stop for free time and lunch in the charming resort town McCall. Overnight on the banks of the Salmon River in Riggins at the rustic Salmon Rapids Lodge, a gateway to the spectacular mountains, canyons and rivers of west central Idaho. B, D Day 8: Hell’s Canyon Adventure begins at Pittsburg Landing for a scenic jet boat ride on the whitewaters of the Snake River in Hell’s Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America! Venture up the “wild river” to the dam where we will have lunch and tour and historic cabin and Coeur d’Alene Lake museum. Enchanted by the views and curious history, this will be a safe adventure never to be forgotten! Overnight in Lewiston. B, L Day 9: Northern Panhandle of Idaho Visit the Nez Perce Museum then view Port Lewiston at the confluence of the Clearwater and Snake Rivers, the most inland seaport on the West Coast located 465 river miles from the Pacific Ocean. This afternoon ride on the Spokane Falls SkyRide, named one of the “Top 12 Scenic Cable Rides in the World” by Conde Nast, for panoramic view of the water rushing over the falls.

Enjoy some time in the picturesque Riverfront Park in downtown Spokane before dinner. B, D Day 10: Fly Home Board a return flight home. B

July 11-20, 2016 Per person rates* double $2859 triple/quad $2596 single $3583

* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL.

Combine this tour with Pacific Northwest on page 32 OR Canadian Rockies on page 36 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

Did you know?

• Idaho is 63% public land, managed by the federal government.

• The deepest river gorge in North America is Idaho’s Hells Canyon (7,900 ft deep) • Idaho has 3,100 miles of rivers - more than any other state.

• Nearly 85% of all commercial trout sold in the US is from Idaho.

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Europe in Wisconsin

Day 1: Milwaukee Leave your passports at home; we’re off to Milwaukee, our home base for the next two nights. D Day 2: Milwaukee or “Munich of the West” Our local step-on guide will take us on a tour of Milwaukee...Euro-style! Afterwards, a tour of the opulent Pabst Mansion, and free time in the quaint Old World Third Street district for shopping and lunch on your own. This afternoon, we’ll begin our journey, similar to the European immigrants of Wisconsin, aboard a canal boat. As we cruise along the river, imagine how it felt to arrive in Milwaukee as you enjoy the outstanding views of its modern and historic icons and buildings on the shores of downtown. Then we’re off to Milwaukee’s most famous restaurant, Mader’s German Restaurant, for dinner and an opportunity to see the extensive Stein collection and hummel figurines in their Tower Gallery and gift shop. B, D Day 3: New Glarus or “Little Switzerland” See a glimpse of the multi-cultural European influence at Old World Wisconsin, before visiting Stoughton, a town that at the turn of the 19th century had the largest number of Norwegian immigrants in Wisconsin. Then it’s off to Madison to admire the diverse ethnic heritage reflected

throughout the State Capitol Building; a visit to the Italian Greenbush neighborhood; and a delicious Italian feast before we check into the Chalet Landaus, New Glarus, Wisconsin, the “Little Switzerland” of America, for the next 2 nights. B, D

July 11-15, 2016 Per person rates double $949 triple/quad $849 single $1248

Day 4: Blue Mound or “Little Norway” After a hearty breakfast, our journey takes us to Pendarvis, historical site of the Cornwall immigrant miners in the “European” town of Mineral Point. Travel to Blue Mound, Wisconsin, and “Little Norway”, a homestead filled with a unique collection of Norse antiques. Continue to the Norwegian town of Mount Horeb, known as the troll capital of the world. The streets of this whimsical town are lined with life-sized carved mythical characters, each having their own personality.

We will return to New Glarus, “Swisconsin”, with its emblems of Swiss cantons adorning the downtown buildings and street signs. This evening, a savory Swiss dinner with entertainment. B, D Day 5: Return home No trip to Wisconsin feels complete without a stop to pick up cheese! We’ll tour the Swiss-American Alp & Dell/Roth Kase, the fastest growing specialty cheese factory in the country. After we’ve loaded up, we will begin our journey back home. B

Bay City Tall Ships Festival

Day 1: Michigan Travel to Michigan. Enjoy dinner at Clara’s on the River in Battle Creek, MI, featuring mouth-waterin’ homemade pies! Overnight in Lansing. D

Day 2: Tall Ships Parade In Midland, MI sits an example of mid-20th Century modern architecture at the Alden B. Dow Home & Studio, featuring quadrilateral parallelogram elements. Arrive Bay City for the Tall Ship Celebration! As special guests of the Wheeler Landing Yacht Harbor, enjoy a BBQ lunch with entertainment featuring cannon fire from the parade of Tall Ships. Explore Bay City with a local guide. B, L, D Day 3: Bay City’s Tall Ship Celebration The award-winning maritime festival, Tall Ship Celebration, features activities on Bay City’s riverfront. With a Tall Ship Passport in hand, board each vessel in the tall ship fleet for a tour of the ins and outs of the ship. Take time to revel in the local art and maritime crafts, enjoy live stage per-

formances, and explore the riverfront at your leisure. This evening, board the Appledore IV tall ship (85 foot schooner) for an expertly narrated sailing dinner cruise out to Saginaw Bay. If you are feeling adventurous, join the crew to haul on the halyards and help sail the ship for an unforgettable evening! B, D

July 13-17, 2016 Per person rates double $1049 triple/quad $934 single $1394

Day 4: Frankenmuth and Ford Guten morgen! Travel to Frankenmuth, MI to enjoy the warm Bavarian hospitality of this quaint town with a stop at Bronner’s Christmas WonMy first trip with derland and view the replica of the Silent Night you. I am impressed!

Memorial Chapel. Transform into German Bakers for a pretzel rolling experience and an after- - Joann F. noon snack. After feasting at the World Famous 2013 Tall Ships Bavarian Inn for lunch, travel to The Henry Ford Museum and explore the ingenuity of American inventors to gain a fresh perspective on America’s history. Overnight in northern OH. B, L

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Canadian Rockies & Glacier Park Day 1: Flight Fly to Spokane, ID to begin this scenic adventure.

D Day 2: Flathead Valley Tucked into the northwest corner of Montana, the Flathead Valley features a mild climate protected by mountain ranges and lakes. Visit Kalispell’s famed National Historic Registry Conrad Mansion and learn how Mr. Conrad, a southerner, made his fortune. Be sure to see the guest room where Teddy Roosevelt slept! Enjoy Montana’s warm western hospitality at Lonesome Dove Ranch complete with a homemade BBQ meal and toe-tappin’ cowboy entertainment! B, D Day 3: Glacier National Park Glacier National Park is a must see as a partner in the International Peace Park. Board the “Red Jammers” and embark on the Mountain Majesty Tour which follows the glacially carved valleys into the heart of Glacier National Park on the Goingto-the-Sun Road and onto the top of the Continental Divide at Logan Pass. Travel north to Waterton Lakes National Park and unpack your bags for a 2-night stay at the Bayshore Inn Resort and Spa, the only hotel on the shores of beautiful Waterton Lake. B, L Day 4: Peace between the Borders Board the 1927 “M.V. International” for a scenic boat cruise in Waterton Glacier International Peace Park to discover the “Jewel of the Rockies” along the shoreline of beautiful Upper Waterton Lake and cross the border to Goat Haunt, MT, the northern gateway to US. What a shining example of international cooperation! Enjoy free time to explore the village shopping, cafes, and nature nearby or relax at our mountain getaway and enjoy the amenities and scenic views. B Day 5: Banff Continue to Banff to experience the spectacular Canadian Rocky Mountains and the small-town charm that Banff offers. After dinner, unpack your bags for a 2-night stay at the premier Caribou Lodge conveniently located in downtown Banff.

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Savor lunch at the 4-star Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel and embark on a scenic float trip on the Bow River for a different perspective of Banff National Park and its ecology. This relaxing float allows time to enjoy the grandeur of the Canadian Rocky Mountains while looking for Beaver, Elk, Osprey and more! B, L Day 7: Banff National Park 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, then it’s on to Jasper 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, D Waterton Lake Day 8: Jasper Explore the many features of Jasper National Park highlighted by Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon and the history if this 100 year old charming mountain village of Jasper with our personal guide. 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 9: 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! Continue south to Calgary for a farewell dinner and an overnight stay. B, D Day 10: Return flight home from Calgary, AB

July 20-29, 2016 Per person rates* double $3278 triple/quad $2930 single $4321

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Explore the Rockies cities of Calgary, Banff, Jasper, Waterton Park in Canada and America’s Glacier National Park all in one fantastic tour during the most delightful season of the year!

Combine this tour with Idaho on page 34 or Big Sky National Parks on page 38 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

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Yellowstone National Park & more!

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

Day 6: Yellowstone 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

Highlights: · Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, the magnificent Badlands and Black Hills! · The inspiring Grand Tetons, Rocky Mountain wilderness and Big Horn Mountains. · Yellowstone National Park - a geological wonder teeming with wildlife! · Lively western town of Jackson Hole. · 2-night stay in Yellowstone National Park and scenic float trip on Snake River. · A jeep tour amongst herds of bison.

Day 2: Rapid City, SD Explore the Badlands of South Dakota today and enjoy dinner at the famous Wall Drug Store. Get comfortable for a 2-night stay in Rapid City at the newly renovated Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn. 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 Museum before traveling into Yellowstone Park. Unpack your bags for a 2-night stay which affords us easy access to the many sites featured in “the first national park in the world”. B, D

Day 7: Jackson, WY Head south to Moose, Wyoming and board the boat for 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.

Afterwards, turn your sites to the giant white teepee and follow your nose towards the aromatic campfire smoke to savor a good-old fashioned Dornan’s Chuckwagon lunch. Continue into historic Jackson where you will have leisure time to explore Jackson Square, located in the heart of Jackson, WY. B, L

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Day 8: Grand Tetons - Salt Lake City, UT After a leisurely morning in Jackson, board the coach and travel south along scenic highway into Salt Lake City. This evening, we will meet our guide for a tour of Temple Square and the Latter Day Saints Community Center and a guided “pin drop” tour.

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Big Sky National Parks Day 1: Spokane, WA Fly into Spokane, WA and travel east for our 2-night stay in Coeur d’Alene. D Day 2: Coeur d’Alene, ID Explore downtown Coeur d’Alene, founded in 1888 and located near the waterfront with restored brick buildings, lampposts and 100 shops along the six-block area. The area is surrounded by crystal-clear lakes left behind by glaciers of the ice age. Board a boat and enjoy a narrated scenic cruise on Lake Coeur d’Alene, once named one of the five prettiest lakes in the world by National Geographic. B, L Day 3: Whitefish, MT Travel east through the two million-acre Lolo National Forest and along the western shore of Flathead Lake, the largest natural freshwater lake west of the Mississippi River, before arriving in Whitefish, MT. Take a scenic lift ride to the Summit of Whitefish Mountain before our two night stay in this laid-back, authentic western town. B, D Day 4: Glacier National Park Board the narrated “red bus jammers” to travel 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, board the DeSmet, a boat built in 1930, for a tranquil boat ride on Lake McDonald and up-close views of West Glacier. Tonight, relax and enjoy the evening at your leisure. B, L

Day 6: Old Faithful It’s off to explore one of our nation’s finest national parks! A naturalist will board our coach and tour us through Yellowstone National Park.

Sights will include Old Faithful, Geysers, Paint Pots and more geological wonders. Lunch is a treat as we dine in the Old Faithful Inn Dining Room, a masterpiece of rustic architecture with a 65 foot ceiling and a rhyolite fireplace. Arrive in Jackson Hole, WY for an overnight stay. B, L

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Day 7: Jackson, WY Experience what flying feels like on the Aerial Tram gondola to the top of Rendezvous Mountain. Travel 4,139 vertical feet in 15 minutes to find staggering 360-degree views of the Snake River Valley, Grand Teton National Park and the Gros Ventre Range. Spend the afternoon exploring Jackson’s Teton Village before traveling to Rawlins, WY for our overnight stay. B, D Combine with Canadian Rockies on page 36 Day 8: Rocky Mountain National Park and take $450 off the Wrap up our national park adventure with a visit combined per person to Rocky Mountain National Park. Grab lunch and rate! explore downtown Estes Park, CO, with buildings featuring rustic timber framing reminiscent of the homestead era. Travel along Trail Ridge Road, “a scenic wonder road of the world” featuring sweeping view of the Rockies and visit the Alpine Visitor Center located at 11,796 feet above sea level. Head south to Denver for an overnight stay. B, D Day 9: Fly home

Day 5: West Yellowstone, MT Watch for soaring eagles and other wildlife as we pass through the 2.5 million acre Flathead National Forest and Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest, the largest national forest in Montana at 3.35 million acres, on the way to our overnight stay in West Yellowstone. After dinner, take a guided tour through the unique Grizzly & Wolf Discovery center which gives a second chance to grizzly bears, gray wolves and birds-of-prey who are no longer able to live in the wild. B, D Tour Glacier National Park aboard the “Jammers”

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Day 2: Washington,DC Continue eastward to visit the historic and famous Arlington Cemetery including a visit to John F. Kennedy’s tomb and the Tomb of the Unknowns. After dinner in DC, check into the brand new Hyatt Place Hotel for a 3-night stay. Located just a couple of blocks from the National Mall, featuring a rooftop terrace, two restaurants and quick access to the many sights we are going to explore in DC. B, D Day 3: Washington DC This morning we are joined by a local guide to visit the historical highlights of DC. Stand where global events have taken shape and view the many historic monuments. Then spend time at the Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum complex, to explore on your own. After dinner, watch the sunset from the top floor observation deck and museum, 500 feet above DC, in the Washington Monument. B, D Day 4: Washington, DC Take in the beautiful scenery along the Potomac River as we take a narrated cruise aboard a luxury yacht down the river, arriving at George Washington’s Mount Vernon. Tour one of the most iconic homes in America that Washington personally supervised during renovation; advising on design, construction and decoration—even during the Revolutionary War. Visit the somber and moving

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United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, detailing the rise of Hitler’s Germany and the hor- August 6-13, 2016 Per person rates* rors of World War II. B, D double $2328 triple/quad $2058 Day 5: Times Square and Broadway This morning depart for New York City and check single $3141 into a midtown Manhattan hotel for a three * Includes return airfare night stay. Your hotel will be centrally located in from STL the heart of Midtown and just blocks away from Times Square, Rockefeller Center, Grand Central Station, shopping on 5th Ave. and much more!

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Day 6: New York City Tour Explore New York City with a local guide.

Spend the day exploring Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Capitol Building in Washington DC Center and visiting the unique areas of Little Italy and Chinatown in lower Manhattan. A highlight of the tour will be a visit to poignant 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero and admission to the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Afterwards rise to the top of the brand new One World Combine with Bar HarObservatory, the tallest building in the Western bor on page 41 and Hemisphere, for incredible panoramic views of take $450 off the comNew York City! B, D bined per person rate!

Day 7: Free Day In NYC The day is yours to explore New York City on your own. You may choose to hop on the ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, visit the “MET” or Top of the Rock, catch another Broadway show or do a little shopping on 5th Ave. Your tour manager will be available to help you plan your day. Our hotel is located just a couple of blocks from multiple subway stops including Grand Central Station. B Day 8: Fly Home Today we board a return flight home. B

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Featuring Yosemite, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Day 1: Fly into Los Angeles Exploring some of California’s most treasured sites begins with a flight to Los Angeles and a welcome dinner in The City of Angels. D Day 2: The Gipper Visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum for a guided tour showcasing exhibits designed to honor his accomplishments and patriotic spirit. Tour the museum, view a full-size replica of the White House Oval Office, the extraordinary Vatican Exhibit and walk onboard Air Force One, the actual aircraft on which 7 US presidents flew. Enjoy a special treat as our luncheon is served under the wings of Air Force One! Travel through California’s Central Valley, to Clovis, CA and unpack for a 2-night stay. B, L Day 3: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks Ascend 7,200 feet to explore the “Land of Giants” with a park expert who will navigate us on a scenic drive filled with the impressive peaks, cartwheeling canyons, whitewater rivers and big trees of Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Take a picture by Roaring River Falls and try to wrap your arms around General Grant Tree, fondly named “Nation’s Christmas Tree” by President Coolidge. After a fullday of park exploration, compare stories with your fellow travelers at dinner in friendly Clovis. B, boxed lunch, D Day 4: Forest Train Ride Board a logger steam train and chug into the Sierra National Forest reliving the trek where lumberjacks once felled the timber! After lunch, visit the southern part of Yosemite National Park including the Pioneer History Center which highlights the history of this famed park. Unpack your bags Yosemite Falls

on the western edge of the park. B, L Day 5: Yosemite National Park Ansel Adams, famed photographer and conservationist, said, “Yosemite Valley, to me, is always a sunrise, a glitter of green and golden wonder in a vast edifice of stone and space.” Discover the park on a guided Yosemite tour in a special openair tram affording full views of its rock formations, waterfalls and deep valleys including Half Dome, El Capitan and Yosemite Falls. Enjoy lunch at the award-winning Ahwahnee Lodge dining room located in the heart of the park. Further explore the rugged beauty of the Park and Yosemite Village at your own pace with some free time. B, L Day 6: San Francisco Across the state lies another “treasure”. Depart for San Francisco and dinner in Fisherman’s Wharf. Unpack for a 2-night stay at The Holiday Inn Express, Fisherman’s Wharf in the City by the Bay. B, D Day 7: City Tour

August 10-17, 2016 Per person rates* double $2749 triple/quad $2466 single $3597

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The trip was an adventure of a lifetime! Food was delicious, excellent locations for hotels and meeting and sharing this great experience with fellow travelers was fantastic.

Our local guide showcases the iconic highlights of San Francisco including Chinatown, Nob Hill, Ghirardelli Square and Fisherman’s Wharf where shopping is plentiful and street performers - Steve M. 2015 Goldentertain! Walk on one of en State Treasures the world’s most recognizable landmarks, the 78 year old Golden Gate Bridge. Enjoy dinner in the charming bayside city of Sausalito before hopping on the ferry to cruise across the Bay back to San Francisco. B, D

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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 2: Bar Harbor Depart this morning for picturesque Bar Harbor, Maine. Nowhere along the Atlantic seaboard is the “stern and rockbound coast” more picturesque than Acadia National Park! Enjoy a delightful lunch at the Jordan Pond House for their famous tea and popovers. A scenic carriage ride through the park caps our visit to this enchanting area. B, L Day 3: Bay of Fundy Ferry With passports in hand we are off to St. John, NB to board a ferry for a cruise across the Bay of Fundy, one of Canada’s Natural Wonders. Enroute, you may spot a whale playing in the high tides before arriving in coastal Digby, Nova Scotia. From there travel across scenic Nova Scotia before arriving in Halifax for a two night stay at the Courtyard by Marriott. B, D

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 Hali-

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Per person rates* Day 5: Baddeck double $3098 After a leisurely breakfast, take time to explore triple/quad $2830 more of historic downtown Halifax on your own. single $3901 Continue our journey to Baddeck. Spend the next * Includes 2-nights at the Silver Dart Lodge, a huge hit from roundtrip flight our 2015 tour, and experience the warm Cape from STL Breton hospitality. B, D

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Day 6: Cabot Trail We saw some Spend the day on one of Canada’s most famous beautiful scenery and scenic drives – The Cabot Trail. Stop to visit the “hookers”, and take many photos from view- did some very enjoypoints high above the Atlantic Ocean. B, L able things.

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Day 7: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Sharon and Don D. Visit the Alexander Graham Bell Museum be- 2015 Bar Harbor fore traveling by ferry to Prince Edward Island for a two-night stay in Charlottetown. After dinner, enjoy a performance at the much acclaimed Confederation of the Arts Centre. B, D 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 the Charlottetown waterfront before dinner. 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

Combine this tour with Cape Cod on page 46 or combine with NYC & DC tour on page 39 and take $400 off the combined rate!

Day 10: St. Andrews Today, visit the charming town of St. Andrews before we continue on to central Maine. B, D Day 11: Return flight home Refreshed from experiencing all of the spectacular scenery, board a return flight home. B Lobster boats on Prince Edward Island

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featuring a visit to Highclere Castle where Downton Abbey is filmed Day 1: International flight Depart the United States flying over the Atlantic to Glasgow, Scotland! D, B (inflight) Day 2: Glasgow Upon arrival in Glasgow, after a short panoramic tour of the city of Glasgow, we head to Stirling Castle, which dominated Scottish history for centuries and is one of the most imposing castles in Britain. D Day 3: Lochs of Scotland Head north through the Trossachs National Park, long considered the “Mecca” of travelers to Scotland, and along Loch Lomond. One can imagine the inspiration for the romantic poem “Lady of the Lake” by Sir Walter Scott. At Fort William, we view Ben Nevis, the highest mountain in the British Isles, featuring breathtaking vistas. Drive along Loch Ness in a search for Nessie, the friendly, but elusive, resident monster. B, L Day 4: Inverness Begin by exploring the area of the roving barbarians, including a visit to the Culloden Battlefield.

We will learn about the Jacobite movement, the rise and demise of the clan system, local battlegrounds, and the ancestors of the Highlanders. B, D Day 5: The Highlands and St. Andrew’s Drive through the the Highlands and into the Cairngorms National Park, the largest in Britain, covering almost 2300 square miles of spectacular valleys, glens, rivers and lochs (lakes) as well as a huge variety of wildlife. Visit St Andrew’s (including the pro shop), birthplace of golf, and home to the famous Old Course and the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, the focal point of world golf. Continue to Edinburgh for a 3-night stay. B, D Day 6: Edinburgh Enjoy a panoramic tour of Edinburgh, a beautiful city often referred to as the “Athens of the North!”

Highlights will include the Walter Scott Monument, the elegant Prince’s Street, and a stop to visit Edinburgh Castle with its foreboding walls, amazing city views and Crown jewels. Our afternoon is free before attending the world famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, celebrating its Scottish Heritage. Music, dance, and precision are on display with the Massed Pipes and Drums,

the Bands of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, cultural troupes, singers and the poignant refrain of the Lone Piper against the stunning backdrop of Edinburgh Castle. B Day 7: London Board the train to London. Upon arrival we stop for lunch at a local pub before a tour of “London Towne,” one of the world’s most visited cities.

This evening we enjoy a show in the West End. B, L Day 8: Highclere Castle, Stonehenge Take an excursion into the charming English countryside for a visit to Highclere Castle where Downton Abbey is filmed. Spend several hours touring the castle and the gardens. Later this afternoon we stop at the mysterious formations at Stonehenge before returning to London for dinner. B, D Day 9: Stratford Upon Avon, Blenheim Palace Travel through the Cotswolds, with breathtaking views of open countryside, bustling market towns and magnificent churches. Visit the birthplace of William Shakespeare and home to the world-renowned Royal Shakespeare Company, in Stratford-upon-Avon. Continue on to tour Blenheim Palace, the birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill. Dinner on our own in London. B Day 10: London Today is a free day to explore London on our own with a Tube Pass (subway system).

London has a wealth of mu- Highclere Castle seums; British Museum with its incomparable section of antiquities. Tate Modern Gallery, one of the world’s greatest museums of art. Other options include a visit to Westminster Abbey, shopping at Harrod’s, tour the Tower of London, boat ride on the Thames, or visit Britain’s World War II “war room”. Your tour manager will help you plan the day. Tonight we celebrate our amazing journey with a farewell dinner. B, D Day 11: Return flight Return flight home to the U.S. B, L (inflight)

August 16-26, 2016 Per person rates* double $4558 single $5108

* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL.

A custom Sunrise Tours itinerary featuring highlights of Scotland, the renowned Edinburgh Tattoo, London and a visit to the castle of the hit PBS show, Downton Abbey, and sites from the Outlander TV Series.

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West Coast Highway 101 Day 1: Flight into the Northwest Upon arrival, enjoy dinner and check into Holiday Inn Express for a 2 night stay in Fisherman’s Wharf. D Day 2: San Francisco It’s off to meet our local guide for a “city by the bay” tour. We’ll see the architecture of the city, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Nob Hill, Cable Cars and many scenic views of the bay including lunch on your own in Sausalito! Board a comfortable boat for a Golden Gate Bay Cruise featuring breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Enjoy leisure time in Fisherman’s Wharf before dinner and a west coast sunset to complete our day. B, D Day 3: Sonoma Wine Country Traveling along 101, arrive in Santa Rosa which sits amid wine and farm country and features a quaint downtown. Tour the Charles Schulz Museum highlighting the largest collection of original Peanuts art work and visit a Sonoma Valley winery before heading north to the “Victorian” village of Eureka, CA. B, L Day 4: Humboldt Redwoods National Park Visit Humboldt Redwoods National Park to see the tallest living things on earth including “Big Tree” standing over 300 feet tall! Grab your camera and feast your eyes on the magnitude of the trees from the trails below and an aerial view on a gondola peaking at 750 feet altitude during the Trees of Mystery tour. Unpack for a 2-night stay at The Mill Casino Resort offering views of the bay from our rooms. B, D Day 5: Bandon, OR Travel to the mouth of the Coquille River and the charming town of Bandon-by-the-Sea. Many consider Bandon to be the hidden pearl of the Southern Oregon Coast. Lunch features spectacular ocean views! See Bandon State Natural Area featuring Bandon Rocks before a visit to Washed Ashore Project, whose mission is to create art from marine debris. Maybe even lend a hand in a project! B, L

Day 6: Oregon’s striking Pacific Coast Visit the beautiful Heceta Head Lighthouse, one of nine sentinels on the coast. Arrive Florence, OR and enjoy an exhilarating ride on the dunes in a Giant Dune Buggy! See America’s largest Sea Cave (according to Guinness) and descend over 200 feet to capture intimate views of Sea Lions in their natural habitat. This evening check into the newly renovated Hallmark Resort and enjoy an ocean view room with a balcony for 2 nights. B, D

August 19-28, 2016 Per person rates* double $3129 triple/quad $2797 single $4125

* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL

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houses and an historic bridge will be visible during our naturalist-led cruise. After the cruise, enjoy lunch at the Oregon Coast Aquarium featuring Marvelous! Very a view of the Passages of the Deep habitat. Tour well planned in every the Aquarium where you might even catch a sea lion or sea otter feeding! This evening gather for a way. I give you an A+. beachfront bonfire. (weather permitting) B, L

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Day 8: Portland, OR 2015 W. Coast HighTake the scenic route on Highway 101 along the way 101 coast to Newport,OR, stopping along the way to soak in the sights of beautiful beaches and scenery including time to tour the Tillamook Cheese Factory.

Arrive Portland, OR and unpack for a 2-ngiht stay. B, D Day 9: Columbia Gorge and the “City of Roses” A local guide takes us to see the highlights of the Columbia River San Francisco Gorge, featuring spectacular views of sheer cliffs rising 2,000 feet! Bring your camera for the spectacular gorge views from Crown Point and the splendid Multnomah Falls. Complete the day with a visit to the International Rose Test Garden and world famous VooDoo donuts! B, D Day 10: Return flight home

Combine this tour with Golden State Treasures on page 40 and take $400 off the combined per person rate!

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Shores of Lake Michigan Part 2 of 5 Great Lakes Series

Day 1: Grand Haven Begin our journey to explore the magnificent, Lake Michigan, the only Great Lake wholly within the US borders. Overnight Grand Haven area. B, D Day 2: Silver Lake Sand Dunes Browse charming Grand Haven, known as “Coast Gard City, USA”, with time to walk the pier and see the lighthouses which has guided ships into port from Lake Michigan since the mid-nineteenth century. Hop on an open-air sand buggy for a thrilling experience riding through the Silver Lake Sand Dunes and take in breathtaking panoramic views of Lake Michigan. Arrive in Traverse City and check into the lakefront Sugar Beach Resort, with beautiful views overlooking Grand Traverse Bay and enjoy an evening “BBQ on the beach”. B, D Day 3: Tall Ships and Castles Visit the Maritime Heritage Alliance, which is dedicated to preserving, interpreting and sharing the maritime heritage of the Great Lakes. Learn about the traditional maritime skills and see the restoration and construction of replicas of indigenous boats. Next board the Tall Ship Manitou, a replica of 1800’s “coasting” cargo schooner, for a unique and relaxing two hour excursion in Grand Traverse Bay. Visit Castle Farms, built in 1918, featuring soaring stone towers and romantic courtyards. Perched high on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan in Petoskey, MI is the charming Stafford’s Perry Hotel built in 1899, our home for the next two nights. Upon arrival have dinner in the H.O. Rose Dining Room with excellent views of Lake Michigan. B, D Day 4: Beaver Island Wake up to breakfast with scenic views before boarding a ferry as it takes us out into Lake Michigan. Visit the most remote inhabited island on the Great Lakes, “America’s Emerald Isle,” Beaver Island. It is the largest island in Lake Michigan and is located 32miles from the mainland. Local guides will share the fascinating history and daily life of their remote island. B, L

Day 5: Petoskey and the UP This morning spend some time to explore downtown Petoskey and the charming Gaslight District or stroll through the beautiful waterfront park and look for native Petoskey stones along the shoreline. Travel across the impressive Mackinac Bridge into Michigan’s spectacular and sparsely populated Upper Peninsula for amazing views of Lake Michigan. B, D

August 21-28, 2016 Per person rates double $1799 triple/quad $1622 single $2404

Day 6: Escanaba and Green Bay Tour the Delta County Historical Society and the Sand Point Lighthouse in Escanaba, a town that gained importance to the Union as a shipping port on Lake Michigan for iron ore, lumber and copper during the Civil War. Travel to Green Bay where a local step on guide will tell us about the history of this port city. Overnight in Green Bay. B, D Day 7: Maritime and more Visit the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, one of the largest maritime museums in the Midwest. The museum features the USS Cobia, a World War II submarine, along with interactive exhibits telling the rich maritime history of Wisconsin Grand Haven lighthouse and the Great Lakes. Did you know that during World War II, the Manitowoc Shipbuilding Company built 28 submarines for the United States Navy? This afternoon explore Milwaukee’s past and present from its rivers, harbors & Lake Michigan on a sightseeing cruise. B, D Day 8: Return Home After a morning stop for some Wisconsin cheese, bid farewell to Lake Michigan and return to St. Louis. B

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The Dakotas

Day 1: Sioux City, IA Saddle up for our Dakota Adventure! Travel to Sioux City, IA for an overnight stay in the lodgethemed Stoney Creek Hotel. D Day 2: Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls, the largest city in South Dakota, is our first stop in the Dakotas. Take a guided tour of the U.S.S. South Dakota Battleship Memorial, commemorating the lead ship of her class in the United States Navy from 1942 to 1947. After a visit to the triple waterfall at Falls Park, travel to the setting of six Laura Ingalls Wilder books, De Smet, for a guided tour of two Wilder Family homes and the chance to relive the pioneer days of growing up on the Dakota prairie. B, D Day 3: Badlands National Park After touring the South Dakota State Capitol building, head south through the Fort Pierre National Grassland and visit the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site. This one-of-a-kind site presents the history and significance of the Cold War arms race. Then see the rugged beauty of Badlands National Park, where striking geologic deposits contain one of the world’s richest fossil beds. Arrive in Rapid City for a two night stay. B, D Day 4: Black Hills Enjoy spectacular views of the Black Hills of South

Dakota as we take a jeep tour through Custer State Park, amidst herds of buffalo and elk. After lunch at the State Game Lodge, visit Crazy Horse Memorial and Mt. Rushmore National Monument, including a unique view and photo stop at the side profile of George Washington. B, L

Per person rates double $1586 triple/quad $1417 single $2091 Same price as 2015!

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. Head north to Medora, Simply an unforNorth Dakota, an authentic Old West cow town in the midst of the North Dakota Badlands. Enjoy gettable tour! the nationally acclaimed Pitchfork Steak Fondue dinner before we mosey over to the Burning Hills - Linda H..

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Day 6: Bismarck, ND Journey across North Dakota to browse the North Dakota Heritage Center and experience the Bear Country USA state’s 600 million years of geologic and archeologic past. Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Missouri River aboard the Lewis and Clark Riverboat in the capital city of Bismarck before heading to Fargo for our overnight stay. B, L Day 7: Sisseton, SD Travel to Moorhead, MN to tour the Hjemkorst Interpretive Center including a Hopperstad Stave Church replica and the Hjemkorst Viking Ship, a full-scale replica of the Gokstad Viking Ship discovered in Norway in 1881. Head into South Dakota for a stop at the Redlin Art Center in Watertown to experience the work of artist Terry Redlin, then back to Sioux City, IA for an overnight stay. B, D

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- 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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Cape Cod and More!

Day 1: Fly into Boston Fly into Boston and check into area hotel for a two night stay.

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Day 5: Martha’s Vineyard • A guided tour of historic Boston, including Board the ferry for a ride to the famous landmarks of the Freedom Trail, Old timeless and enchanting MarNorth Church, USS Constitution, Bunker Hill tha’s Vineyard; rich in history, Monument and more! inspiration,creativity, and beauty.

• Whale-watching cruise and Plymouth Rock Accompanied by a local guide, • A visit to Martha’s Vineyard visit the island’s treasures - the • Time to shop at Boston’s famous Quincy Day 2: Boston picturesque whaling community Market Enjoy a full of Edgartown, the lacy Victorian • A visit to the Breakers, an opulent “cottage” day with a logingerbread cottages of Oak in Newport, RI cal guide as we Bluffs, the magnificent stone • A guided tour of Cape Cod explore historic walls surrounding ocean view downtown Bosfields of Chilmark to the grand ton. So much history and culture in this city, in- cliffs of Aquinnah (Gay Head), the rustic feel of cluding the site of the Boston Massacre, the Paul West Tisbury, Revere House and the USS Constitution! B, D and the port town of VineDay 3: Plymouth and Cape Cod yard Haven.

Visit historic Plymouth for a look at the “rock” and M a r t h a ’ s embark on a half day whale watching cruise! Em- Vineyard has brace Cape Cod for a 3-night stay at the Double- something to Tree Hyannis and dine at a local favorite tonight, offer everyAlberto’s Restaurante. B, D one. 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 at dinner. B, D

Day 6: Newport, RI Visit the coastal town of Newport, RI, the one- Boston, MA time 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

Aug. 26-Sept. 2, 2016 Per person rates* double $1959 triple/quad $1788 single $2473 * Includes airfare from STL to BOS

Combine this tour with Bar Harbor on page 41 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

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Northwest Coast

featuring a stay at the spectacular Crater Lake Lodge Day 1: Fly to Portland, Oregon Fly into Portland and unpack for a 2-night stay at the Embassy Suites.

Day 2: Mt. Hood and Columbia River Gorge Join our local guide on a Columbia River GorgeMount Hood loop tour through Mt. Hood National Forest, to the 620 foot waterfall at Multnomah Falls and stopping at the Vista House at Crown Point for sweeping views of the Columbia River Gorge. B, L, Evening Reception Day 3: Newport, Oregon Head west to the legendary Pacific Coast Highway 101 and stop at Cannon Beach to walk along the beach and see “Haystack Rock”, a geological Oregon landmark. Visit Tillamook Cheese Factory then look for whales near Depoe Bay. This evening check into the Elizabeth Street Inn for a 2-night stay with a private ocean view balcony. B, D Day 4: Oregon Coast 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, visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium for a behind the scenes tour and lunch in a unique setting next to the Passages of the Deep exhibit. Marvel at yet another spectacular ocean view from the Yaquina Head Lighthouse. This evening we will enjoy a beachfront bonfire with s’mores. (Weather permitting) B, L Day 5: Sand Dunes & Crater Lake National Park Travel south along the coast past the Heceta Head Lighthouse, to Florence, OR for an exhilarating Giant Dune Buggy Ride up and over the massive sand dunes that characterize this coastal area. Enjoy dinner and lodging tonight at one of our country’s crown jewels, the historic Crater Lake Lodge, creating memories since 1915. B, D Day 6: Crater Lake Rim Tour Deep, pure and brilliantly blue in color, featuring sheer surrounding cliffs, Crater Lake is one of the most photographed lakes in the country. Enjoy photo stops and learn about this natural wonder

with a National Park Ranger who joins us on a guided tour around the rim of the lake. After a stop at The Bear Hotel Artworks Museum, travel west through scenic Jedediah Smith Redwoods State Park back to the coast. Dinner and overnight in Crescent City, CA. B, D 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. Travel to Sonoma County and enjoy dinner before overnight in Windsor, CA. B, D Day 8: Santa Rosa Experience the rich wine and farm country appeal of Santa Rosa during your Kendall-Jackson Estate Garden and Tasting tour. Visit the Charles M. Schultz Museum and lunch at a restaurant in this charming city. Cross over the bay on the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and unpack your bags for a 2-night stay at our Fisherman’s Wharf hotel in San Francisco.

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* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL

Travel south from Portland to San Francisco and discover the magic of this corner of the world where the coastal terrain is a beautiful combination of sandy beaches and towering rock cliffs and one’s mind is boggled by an endless array of marine creatures and remarkable tall trees.

Day 9: San Francisco It’s off to explore the “city by the bay” with our local guide. We’ll see the architecture of the city, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Crater Lake Nob Hill, Cable Cars and many breathtaking views of the bay and the bridges. Enjoy some leisure time and Lunch in Sausalito 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. This evening, enjoy another west coast sunset. B, L Day 10: Return home Return flight home from San Francisco. B

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California National Parks & Las Vegas!

Day 1: Fly into Sacramento, CA Make our way to the northwest on a flight to Sacramento, CA 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 to Yosemite National Park through central California. Unpack your bags for a 2 night stay at the brand new Rush Creek Lodge, the first new resort to the Yosemite area in 25 years! This mountain resort, designed as a “destination within a destination” features activities and relaxation that will easily fill an evening at leisure. B, D Day 3: Ahwahnee Lodge and Yosemite Valley Awake to the impressive scenery and travel into the park to the award winning Ahwahnee 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 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 BBQ 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 Day 5: Sequoia National Forest & Kings Canyon National Park 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. 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 September 9-17, 2016 and fun entertainment. B, L, D Per person rates* double $2869 Day 6: Tumpisa triple/quad $2634 Cross the edge of the Mojave desert into Death single $3579 Valley National Park. Named by Native Ameri- * Includes roundtrip cans as “Tumpisa” meaning rock paint for it’s clay airfare from STL bottom, the Valley is known as having the lowest Combine this tour with point in the western hemisphere. Our overnight Canyonlands on page stay puts us right in the center of the Park at the 50 and take $450 off Furnace Creek Ranch! Take a swim in a spring fed the combined per perpool or enjoy the stars which blanket the brilliant son rate! sky. B, D Day 7: Death Valley National Park Embark on a journey of a wonderland that stretches as far as the eye can see on a tour of Death Valley National Park with a local expert aboard Unique landscape of Death Valley National Park our coach. Take a step back to 1939 and enjoy the living history tour of Scotty’s Castle and learn how the Castle was built by money from secret mines in the area.

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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 Ellen V. and Carole M., planned. For those who choose to tag along, en- 2013 California Najoy the beautiful vistas, unique stone formations, tional Parks ancient trees and 3,000 year old petroglyphs.

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New York City and Hudson Valley

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Since Henry Hudson first sailed up his namesake river over 400 years ago, people have been visiting the Hudson Valley, rich in history and natural beauty. Combine this area with a visit to vibrant New York City on this exciting tour.

Day 2: Poughkeepsie, NY Journey across Pennsylvania to New York. Dine at Blu Pointe on the Hudson Restaurant featuring great views of the Hudson River. Overnight in Poughkeepsie. B, D Day 3: Hyde Park, West Point Military Institute Tour the US Military Academy at West Point, the oldest military academy in the country. Walk the paths of generals and presidents as you trace the footsteps of our country’s great leaders. Visit the lifelong home, museum, and final resting place of America’s longest serving U.S. President, Franklin D. Roosevelt in Hyde Park. Enjoy a student guided tour at the Culinary Institute of America, housed in a former Jesuit novitiate and one of the most prestigious culinary schools in the world. B, D Day 4: Gardens at Kykuit Visit the mansion and gardens at Kykuit, one of America’s most storied private residences and

home of the Rockefeller family. Enjoy lunch with Sept. 12-19, 2016 views of the Hudson River and the Tappan Zee Bridge. Check into Crowne Plaza Englewood for Per person rates double $1699 a 3-night stay. B, L triple/quad $1533 single $2197 Day 5: New York City tour Explore New York City with a local guide. Spend Same price since 2014! the day exploring Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center and visiting the unique areas of Little Italy and Chinatown in lower Manhattan. A highlight of the tour will be a visit to poignant 9/11 Memorial at West Point Military Institute Ground Zero and admission to the 9/11 Memorial Museum. Afterwards to the The National Geotop of the brand new One World Observatory, graphic Traveler edithe tallest building in the Western Hemisphere, tors listed the Hudson for incredible panoramic views of New York City!

Valley as one of the 20 B, D Best Trips of 2013.

Day 6: Statue of Liberty and Broadway See NYC from a different perspective this day as we 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 catch a matinée performance of a hit Broadway show (TBD). After the show enjoy free time in Times Square before returning to the hotel. B

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Day 7: Pennsylvania Depart the Big Apple and overnight in eastern Ohio. B, D Day 8: Return Home Arrive home early evening. B The home of the Rockefeller family, Kykuit

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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 multi-colored 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 year-old 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 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 Sept. 17-25, 2016 Glen Canyon National Recreation Area. B, D Per person rates* double $2729 Day 6: Grand Canyon – North Rim triple/quad $2473 Take a guided tour of the country’s second larg- single $3498 est concrete arch dam, Glen Canyon Dam, which * Includes roundtrip holds back an amazing 26,215,000 acre-feet airfare from STL of water from the Colorado River. Head for the Favorite national north rim of the Grand Canyon, less visited than park: Bryce Canthe south rim, but truly as beautiful. After dinner yon on Canyonin the Lodge and a spectacular sunset over the land tour, Carol Grand Canyon, enjoy an overnight stay in the rustically-comfortable Frontier Cabins, just footsteps from the Canyon’s rim. B, D Day 7: North Rim Explored Wake up to the still of the Park and a leisurely breakfast buffet The hoodoos at Bryce Canyon 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 Park where you will be surrounded by massive canyon walls and a unique landscape of petrified sand dunes during our narrated open-air tram ride. Grab lunch on your own at the Zion Lodge before heading back to Las Vegas to check into the four star Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino.

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

Combine this tour with California National Parks on page 48 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

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This is my 11th year of traveling with Sunrise and I have had no negative experiences. This one was at the top, even better than I expected.

Thank you for such a great trip.

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New England Cruise by Coach Day 1: Ohio Travel by motorcoach to mid-Ohio. D Day 2: Upstate, NY Continue our journey east, relishing the palette of fall colors out our window, to enjoy a farm-totable dinner with memorable views of the Hudson River at Blu Pointe on the Hudson Restaurant before overnighting in Fishkill, NY. B, D Day 3: Embarkation Enroute to Boston, tour one of the “Best Historic Homes” (National Geographic) in Hartford, CT. The Mark Twain House and Museum represents the time that Samuel and Livy spent early in their marriage as some of their happiest and most productive years. This afternoon, arrive in Boston and board Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas for a 4:30pm departure. B, D Day 4: Portland, ME Explore Portland’s lively heart of the city, “Old Port” filled with narrow cobblestone streets and restored brick warehouses filled with shops, restaurants, cafes and bars. B, L, D Day 5: Bar Harbor, ME A wealthy summer playground during the Gilded Age, Mount Desert Island welcomes visitors to its rugged beauty and serene parkland. The village of Bar Harbor offers shops, galleries, restaurants and historic architecture. B, L, D

Day 8: Halifax, Nova Scotia (9:00am – 6:30pm) Sept. 30-Oct. 11, Halifax was long defined by naval operations. The 2016 18th-century Citadel still stands guard, but today overlooks a thriving city whose restored water- Join Sunrise Tours front features historic architecture, shops, muse- aboard the Royal Caums, bars, restaurants and more. B, L, D ribbean International Serenade of the Seas Day 9: At Sea where unforgettable Relax aboard the ship. B, L, D at-sea moments, enticing shore visits and Day 10: Boston, Massachusetts incredible fall foliage Disembark in United States’ oldest city whose co- create a cherished lonial heritage is the backdrop for an inviting mix tour! of culture and lively street life. Board the motorcoach and explore Boston’s historic sites including the Paul Revere House, the site of the Boston Massacre and more! Overnight in eastern, PA. B, L Day 11: Ohio Travel to mid-Ohio, treasuring the fall foliage views, and appreciate a stop enroute to reflect and honor the victims of Flight 93 at the National Memorial Plaza in Somerset, PA. B, D Day 12: Return home Per person rates (based on double occupancy)* Inside cabin $1999 Outside cabin $2246 Balcony cabin $2597 * Includes transportation, cruise fare, taxes, port fees, hotel, activities and meals as listed.

Day 6: Saint John, New Brunswick Although famous for the Reversing Rapids at the Bay of Fundy, Saint John is also home to splendid Victorian architecture, quaint shops and a vibrant arts scene. It is also a gateway to New Brunswick’s scenic villages and seascapes. B, L, D Day 7: At Sea Wake up aboard this sleek and sunlit ship and plan to relax aboard today. Bask at the pool, walk through the nine-story atrium with floor to ceiling windows, enjoy a Broadway-style show and savor another delicious meal. It’s your day, relax and enjoy! B, L, D Boston harbor

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Holland Windmills & Rhine River Castles Day 1: Overnight flight Depart St. Louis on overnight flight to Europe. D, B (meals onboard plane) Day 2: Lucerne Arrive Zurich or Basel and transfer to Lucerne for 2-night stay.

Day 3: Lucerne This morning enjoy a guided walking tour of this beautiful lakefront town. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore on your own or perhaps join an optional excursion. B Day 4: Embarkation Travel by luxury motorcoach to Basel where we will enjoy a guided walking tour before boarding the MS Amadeus for a 7-night cruise. B, D Day 5: Breisach Today we will dock in Breisach and board a coach for a tour of the Black Forest and visit a Cuckoo Clock Factory. B, L, D Day 6: Strasbourg Enjoy a guided city tour of Strasbourg by coach.

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charming town of Volendam and see the reOctober 7-17, 2016 nowned windmills of Holland. Upon return, tour Amsterdam and cruise through the canals. Ship Included on tour: •Roundtrip Airfare from docked in Amsterdam overnight, B, L, D

STL •2 Nights Hotel - Lucerne Day 11: Return Home •7 Night Cruise - Outside Transfer to the Amsterdam Airport for your flight Cabin home. B, L •24 Meals (10-B, 6-L, 8-D) •All city tours as indicated Per person rates based on double occupancy •Local Wine with Dinners Category E Haydn Deck $5095 •Int’l Air Taxes/Fuel/Fees Category D Haydn Deck $5295 & Port Charges

Category C Strauss Deck Category B Strauss Deck Category A Mozart Deck

$5695 $5895 $6995

Per person rates based on single occupancy Category E Haydn Deck $6545 Category D Haydn Deck $6745 Category C Strauss Deck $7845 Category B Strauss Deck $8045 Category A Mozart Deck $9645 • Deposit of $500 per person required • Final payment is due 90 days before departure • Optional cancellation waiver $370 per person • Early bird discount - book by 1/31/16 and make final payment by check to receive a $200 per person discount

Please call for a detailed flyer with additional information

Day 7: Speyer - Mannheim Today there will be a guided walking tour of Speyer before continuing the journey along the Rhine to Mannheim for time on your own (or an optional excursion to Heidelberg). B, L, D Day 8: Rüdesheim - Koblenz Arrive in Rüdensheim for a guided walking tour and then cruise through the Rhine River Gorge, a UNESCO Heritage Site. Upon arrival in Koblenz, enjoy a guided walking tour. B, L, D Day 9: Cologne Upon arrival, guided walking tour of Cologne. B, L , D Day 10: Amsterdam Sightseeing This morning, embark on a tour of the

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Ultimate Hawaii Day 1: Royal Hawaiian After a very early flight, arrive in Honolulu and check in to the historic Royal Hawaiian Hotel, the “Pink Palace of the Pacific”, for a two-night stay. Opened in 1927, the Hotel was one of the first on Waikiki Beach, and features the best location and views of the iconic Diamond Head Volcano. The history – President Franklin D Roosevelt stayed here and scenes from Big Jim McLain and Gidget Goes Hawaiian were filmed here – and luxury of the Royal Hawaiian will jumpstart your Hawaiian vacation.

Day 2: Polynesian Cultural Center Enjoy an outdoor, beach side breakfast at the Surf Lanai Restaurant at the hotel. Relax by the pool, take a walk on the private Royal Hawaiian Beach or enjoy a drink at the legendary Mai Tai Bar. Great shopping from luxury stores to souvenir shops are located within easy walking distance on Kalakaua Ave. Immerse yourself in the Pacific Island experience at the Polynesian Cultural Center, featuring eight simulated tropical villages and impressive Polynesian craftsmen and performers. B, D Day 3: Pearl Harbor, embarkation Visit Pearl Harbor Historic Sites including the site of the USS Arizona Memorial and the newly renovated Pearl Harbor Visitor Center. This afternoon board the Norwegian Cruise Lines’ Pride of America, inaugurated in 2005 as the first new USflagged cruise ship in nearly 50 years and the only NCL ship sailing year round from Honolulu. B, D Day 4: Kahului, Maui A surplus of natural splendor and the genuine hospitality of its people have helped to make Maui Hawaii’s second most popular island. Explore the fascinating history of the town of Lahaina. Plant yourself on a pristine beach, or plan a shore excursion. Two favorite shore excursions in Maui are a scenic drive on the “The Road to Hana” and whale watching (additional costs). B, L, D Day 5: Kahului, Maui Spend another glorious day in Maui. This evening depart for Hilo on the big island of Hawaii. B, L, D

Day 6: Hilo, Hawaii The entire city of Hilo is like one giant greenhouse with spectacular tropical flowers at every turn.

Visit the town’s well-preserved historic buildings, which date back to the turn of the century and showcase Hawaii’s unique architecture. Just 30 miles away the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park is the home of the active Kilauea Volcano. This evening cruise to the other side of the island to Kona. B, L, D Day 7: Kona, Hawaii Kona offers the quintessential Hawaii experience.

Snorkel the crystal blue waters amongst a kaleidoscope of tropical marine life. Take a surfing lesson, a kayaking trip or head out to deeper waters for some deep-sea fishing. This evening cruise to the island of Kauai. B, L, D

November 3-13, 2016 Per person rates* (based on double occupancy) Inside cabin $3925 Outside cabin $4330 Balcony $4789

• Includes roundtrip airfare from STL, cruise fare, port charges, hotel, activities and meals as indicated. Does not include optional insurance.

• Deposit of $250 per person due with reservation • Final payment due August 3, 2016 • Please call for single or triple rates

Day 8: Nawiliwili, Kauai Kauai is your gateway to what many believe to be Hawaii’s most beautiful island. On “The Garden Featuring two nights Island”, nature is truly the star, from the dramatic at the historic Royal mountains of Kokee to the cool rain forests of Hawaiian Hotel Haena. And the tradition of the luau adds lively and a 7-night cruise entertainment unique to Hawaii. B, L, D aboard the NCL Day 9: Nawiliwili, Kauai Perhaps you’d like to book a shore excursion to visit two natural highlights of Kauai, Waimea Canyon and the Wailua River?

Enjoy another day in Kauai, before cruising back to Honolulu on the island of Oahu. B, L, D Day 10/11: Fly home (overnight) Disembark and transport to the airport for your journey home, having experienced the best of the American Pacific Paradise - Hawaii! B

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Policies Cancellations Our refund policy for cancellations 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, we reserve the right to withhold monies for non-refundable expenses.

All motorcoach: Refund up to the day of departure for medical reasons except for non-refundable expenses to us. Many hotels, restaurants & activities require prepayment.

Fly/Coach: The motorcoach portion of the tour is fully refundable (except for nonrefundable expenses incurred by us) up to the day before departure for medical reasons. The refund of the flight portion of the cost is non-refundable.

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 Your final payment is due 30 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 us 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 For 2 main reasons we highly recommend the purchase of trip insurance and can provide information on Berkley Insurance: 1) Trip interruption – 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 that 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 Berkley Insurance). If you do not have insurance, you will personally incur these costs and it can be very expensive. 2) 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). Sunrise cannot guarantee this because there are times when monies are paid on your behalf prior to departure.

Pick-up points For each trip, we determine the pick-up points used based in part on the number of requests for each point. We have pickup points to service the north, 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 parking 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 30 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 etc..It will also include a detailed itinerary (subject to change).

Please bring this with you on tour.

Groups 1) On scheduled trips, we provide 1 complimentary tour for 20 paid passsengers, or a 5% commission for fundraising efforts.

2) Have an idea? Let us know. We will create a trip just for your groups’ interest and budget.

3) You don’t have to “fill the bus”, because all of our scheduled tours are open to any number of members. If 10 members sign up for any scheduled trip, we come to your location in the St. Louis metro area, pick them up, and show them a great time.

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.

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 Baymont 5781 Campus Parkway, Hazelwood, MO 63042 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

Please check appropriate boxes: single triple double quad smoking non-smoking I have read, understand and agree to Sunrise Tours policies as they appear on page 53.

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 Baymont 5781 Campus Parkway, Hazelwood, MO 63042 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

How to Book a Tour:

Please check appropriate boxes: single triple double quad smoking non-smoking I have read, understand and agree to Sunrise Tours policies as they appear on page 53.

1. When you decide on a tour, you are welcome to give us a call to reserve your space and then continue to com- plete 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

motorcoach or fly/coach tours less than 5 days - $50 per person

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

(make checks payable to) Sunrise Tours 1819 Lynch Street St.Louis, MO 63118 5. Please take a minute to read our policies and procedures.

1819 lynch street saint louis, mo 63118 (314) 771-8300 or (800) 881-8804 travelsunrise.com

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ver the past 21+ years, Sunrise Tours has taken thousands of St. Louis area travelers on vacations exploring our National Parks. In 2016, we will help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service by donating (on your behalf) $5 per traveler who visits a National Park with us to Tourism Cares, a national charity partnering with the National Parks Foundation to support parks across the country. Look for the logo and help us celebrate! Also, sign up for the one day trip: Acoustical Wonders of our National Parks and get $50 off any single future Sunrise Tour featuring NPS in 2016. See details on page 3.