Sunrise Tours Indianapolis 2012

january 2012- december 2012

7911 Hunters Path, Indianapolis, IN 46214 (317) 254-8945 travelsunrise.com

2012 Loyalty Program

We’re happy to announce that we are offering the loyalty program again in 2012. So, on your 2nd tour (of four days or more) with us in 2012, subtract $50 off your tour price. On the 3rd tour (of four days or more) with us in 2012, 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 2012.)

Yellowstone National Park

Established in 1872, Yellowstone National Park is America’s first national park. Located in Wyoming, Montana and Idaho, it is home to a large variety of wildlife including grizzly bears, wolves, bison, and elk. Preserved within Yellowstone National Park are Old Faithful and a collection of the world’s most extraordinary geysers and hot springs, one pictured here. Visit Yellowstone National Park on tours featured on pages 18 and 24.

One Day Tours Easter Bunny Chocolate Treasure Trail

Thursday, March 29, 2012 $99 B, L, S Hop on board the Easter Bunny Express as we head East towards Richmond, IN . Today we’re in for a fun filled day as we make stops at antique shops, sweet shops, unique shops and a winery!! We’ll visit the Wayne County Visitor’s Center, where we’ll have a chance to inspect locally made crafts, pick up our Chocolate Trail Passport then we hit the trail! We’ll stop in the Historic Richmond area where we’ll enjoy a delicious lunch and have a chance to enjoy chocolates at Ghyslain Chocolatier and Bistro! Then it’s on to another chocolate sampling at a Richmond landmark since 1909, Olympian Candy, whose chocolate-covered specialties are toffee and dittles (like turtles)!

We’ll stop at The Warm Glow Candle Outlet which can only be described as an 11,000 square foot shopping Mecca! Not only will you find over 75 candle fragrances to chose from but also,

home décor, customized florals, bath & Body products, Purses, Gifts, and a small car museum! There may also be a few more “treasure spots” along the way where we stop! By the end of the day we’ll be pumped full of endorphins from shopping, chocolate and fun, as we head back home perhaps with a bag full of goodies for your grand kids! Happy Easter to all! “A” Depart: W 8 AM, N 8:30 AM, E 9 AM Return: E 6:15 PM, N 6:45 PM, W 7:15 PM

Wind Farm, Subaru Plant, Brewery & More!

Thursday, April 12, 2012 $99 B, L Our first stop today will be at the Subaru of Indiana’s Lafayette assembly plant where the Outback, Legacy, Tribeca, and the Toyota Camry are manufactured.

You’ll have the opportunity to observe a vehicle manufactured from start to finish and learn about the factory’s “green” initiatives. We’ll enjoy lunch and a tour at a tiny ale brewery in a historic, turnof-the-century building at Lafayette

Wind farm

One day tours

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MARCH 2012 New Orleans, Biloxi & Cajun p. 8 DC Cherry Blossoms p. 9 APRIL 2012 Southern Charm p. 10 Nashville, Clarksville... p. 11 Holland Tulip Festival... p. 11 Mid-California p. 12 San Francisco & Napa Valley p. 14 MAY 2012 Creme de la Creme Niagara Falls Alaska Cruisetour

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JUNE 2012 Oregon Coast & Crater Lake p. 16 New York and Long Island p. 17

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Badlands & Yellowstone Let Freedom Ring

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JULY 2012 Trans Canadian Rail Polar Bear Express The Dakotas

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AUGUST 2012 Ireland p. 23 Yellowstone and more p. 24 Maine & the Gaspe Peninsula p. 25 Idaho p. 26 Cape Cod & more p. 27 SEPTEMBER 2012 Pacific Northwest Civil War Sesquicentennial Northwest Coast New York & Hudson Valley Colorado

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Historic Hotels/New England p. 33 Seattle, Vancouver p. 34 Cards versus Dodgers, Padres p. 34 Canyonlands of Utah p. 35 New England Fall Adventure p. 36 OCTOBER 2012 Albuquerque Balloon Festival p. 37 Fall Splendor/Homestead p. 38 Switzerland and Italy p. 39 DECEMBER 2012 San Antonio holiday p. 40 Rose Bowl Parade p. 41 Policies Booking Forms Activity Level code (in bold) E easy M moderate A active

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Meal codes B breakfast L lunch D dinner S snack C wine & cheese

“All inclusive” Remember, a Sunrise Tour is an inclusive product. All activities, tickets, taxes and two meals per day (included meals are indicated in the daily itinerary; b=breakfast, l=lunch, d=dinner) are included so that your only expenses on the road will be 1 meal, 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.

Brewing Company where handcrafted ales are brewed in the Old World tradition! Afterwards we travel to Benton County, IN where we’ll learn much during our guided tour of a Western Indiana wind farm, where dozens of massive windmills produce clean electricity for the surrounding area. We’ll top our day off with some scrumptious ice cream from Trader’s Point Creamery in Zionsville, IN as we return home after a fun filled day! “A” NOTE: Flat closed toe shoes are required at the Subaru Plant.

Bring your small coolers if you wish, for your purchases at Trader’s Point!

Depart: N 6:30 AM, E 7 AM , S 7:30 AM, W 8 AM Return: W 6 PM, S 6:30 PM, E 7 PM, N 7:30PM

Carl Hurley “Double Funny” Comedy Tour at the Paramount

Tuesday, April 17, 2012 $118 B, L We’re in for a “Sweet” day as we make our first stop at Good’s Candy Store in Anderson, IN where the Good family have been making chocolates since the 1940’s. We’ll have a chance to visit their viewing area and actually see their candies and ice cream being made. After having “dessert” before the main course, we’ll enjoy a nice buffet luncheon at the Prima Harvest Buffet at the Hoosier Park. We then head for the Paramount Theatre where we will feast on laughter as we enjoy the side splitting comedy of Carl Hurley and Jeanne Robertson in their “Double Funny” comedy tour!

Filled with food, laughter and love, we head back home to get ready for our next great adventure! “E” Depart: W 7:45 AM, S 8:15 AM, E 8:45 AM, N 9:15 AM Return: N 5:30 PM, E 6 PM, S 6:30 PM, W 7 PM

“The Little House on the Prairie”. Enjoy a delicious homemade lunch and perhaps view the antiques in this quaint mercantile.

Next we circle on down to Columbus, IN where you’ll see something uniquely funny at the new “Kids Common” museum (I can’t tell you what you’ll see, you’ll just have to come see for yourself!) then cross over to the “The Commons” and see the latest 3 story kinetic sculpture in this new “public space”. Time for dessert, as we head for Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor & Museum which was “Named The #1 Thing Every Hoosier Must Do

by Indianapolis Monthly Magazine (Aug. 2010)”! Next we start circling around to Edinburgh towards home, with a stop at the “Not Just Popcorn” factory and the new Eluna Coffee “factory”, where you will have a tour of each shop and taste some freshly made popcorn and fresh roasted coffee! What a treat! After circling around Columbus, it’s homeward bound to get ready for our next trip! “M” Depart: W 8 AM, N 8:30 AM, E 9 AM, S 9:30 AM Return: S 5:30 PM, E 6 PM, N 6:30 PM, W 7 PM

Circling Columbus, IN

Wednesday, May 2, 2012 $89 B, L Dress casually, as you are in for a very unique day!

We’ll start our day touring Elsbury’s greenhouses in Hope, IN, where you’ll see over a million beautiful Zaharakos Ice Cream Parlor plants and flowers ready to plant in your back yard! Learn how these plants are started and how Elsbury’s gets them ready for Journey North market. Stop in the garden shop, where you may find some- Friday, May 18,2012 $109 B,L,S thing to take home! Then it’s on to Aunt Aimes Tea Room locat- Travel to Rome City, IN with members of the Indiana Society ed in the Strawberry Fields Mercantile in Hope, IN where you’ll of Pioneers as we explore the newly enhanced and beautifully “feel like you’re stepping into the Olsen’s’ General Store on landscaped “Limberlost North” beloved by famed naturalist

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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 17 fantastic employees and offices in St. Louis and Indianapolis. 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.

Gene Stratton-Porter. Gene was a nationally acclaimed nature photographer, author of bestselling “The Girl of the Limberlost”, and an early environmentalist. This site includes her cabin, gardens, arbors and paths intact from her era. First stop will be a visit to the well-respected Allen County Public Library in Ft. Wayne, which is well-known throughout the U.S. for its geneology division. Next, we will lunch at St. James Restaurant in Avilla, which has been serving delicious family-style meals since the 1870’s. Then, following a brief visit to the interesting Mid-America Windmill Museum, we will take time to explore Limberlost. This 125 tract should be in full spring glory as we take time to thoroughly enjoy special programming and an afternoon tea, while walking/viewing the place Gene named Wildflower Woods. This will be a spring day to remember, so come along with us! “M” Depart: S 6:30 AM, W 7 AM, N 7:30 AM Return: S 9:30 PM, W 9 PM, N 8:30 PM

Palladium, Kelties & Conner Prairie (New Exhibit!)

Tuesday, May 22, 2012 $98 B, L, S Join us as we tour the beautiful new Palladium in Carmel, IN at The Center for the Performing Arts. You’ll also have the opportunity to tour the Great American Songbook Gallery which is a special project of Michael Feinstein, a noted historian and showman. Watch for more information on Michael Feinstein on the PBS channel in January 2012. We’ll enjoy lunch at Kelties in the small town of Westfield, IN. Keltie, the owner, grew up in Delphi, Indiana on a large farm. Kelties restaurant was voted in the top 100 American Restaurants across the US, out of 10 million restaurants reviewed by “Open Table” in 2011!

After lunch we’ll journey to Conner Prairie where we’ll see the new exhibit, “1863 Civil War Journey: Raid on Indiana”, which is being described as the “next generation”of the American museum exhibit combining artistry and magic of technology with the authenticity and warmth of live characters. It chronicles the only Civil War battle fought on Indiana soil, triggered by the July 8, 1863 Ohio River crossing and subsequent capture of Corydon, Indiana by Confederate General John Hunt Morgan and his band of 2,400 cavalry. “A” Depart: W 8 AM, S 8:30 AM, E 9 AM, N 9:30 AM Return: N 5:30 PM, E 6 PM, S 6:30 PM, W 7 PM

IN – USA: Unique Farm Tours!

Tuesday, June 5, 2012 $99 B, L Join us for a behind the scenes tour of some unique Indiana farms! Our first stop is at the Hunters Honey farm in Martinsville, a family owned business who have been in the bee business for over 100 years. The Hunter family manage several hundred hives throughout the state that are used to pollinate apples, melons, strawberries, pumpkins, and other similar crops. Next we learn about the art of growing and painting gourds at the Lankford Farm and Homestead Primitives. You’ll have a chance to view her primitive furniture and antiques in her farmhouse as well as take home a surprise gift! Lunch will be enjoyed at a local independent family restaurant. Tour the Traders Point Creamery dairy in Zionsville, a family owned artisan dairy , then top the day with a taste of their mouth watering cheese, chocolate milk and ice cream! Be sure to bring a small cooler along if you wish to take home some dairy products! “M” Depart: N 7 AM, E 7:30 AM, S 8 AM, W 8:30 AM Return: W 5:45 PM, S 6:15 PM, E 6:45 PM, N 7:15 PM

Fair Oaks Farm & “ Green Power”!

Tuesday, June 12, 2012 $99 B, L, S Wear your “farm” clothes as we travel to Northwest Indiana where we start our day milking the cows! Oops – mistake, we don’t milk the cows, but we do take a bus to tour Fair Oaks Farms, one of the largest dairy farms in the United States.

We’ll get to see the carousel type milking process first hand, and the dairy processing plant where you can see cheese and ice cream made! Experience the creation of life as you witness the birthing of a calf in the birthing barn. Enjoy a buffet lunch which will include some of the ice cream made at Fair Oaks!

Be sure to take a small cooler along, if you wish to take home some goodies as you stop at the gift and cheese shops! Then it’s on to Reynolds, IN where we have the unique opportunity to witness “Green Power”! We will visit 3 renewable energy plants which create “green power”. The first plant is Liberty Landfill, which takes the methane gas from landfills to create electricity.

The second plant processes “cow poo” in an anaerobic digester to generate methane gas, which is then used to power internal combustion engines to generate electricity. The third plant is the Reynolds Wastewater Treatment plant, which uses the Algaewheel system for a variety of things including the generation of electricity! After a day of learning about cows and “green power”, it’s time to go home as you think ---WOW – what a unique fun day! “M” Depart: N 7:15 AM, E 7:45 AM, S 8:15 AM, W 8:45 AM Return: W 6:30 PM, S 7 PM, E 7:30 PM, N 8 PM

Artisans, Culinary & More in Bloomington, IN

Wednesday, June 20, 2012

A woman makes pottery at the Conner Prairie History Park

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From sculpting limestone, weaving yarns to savoring delectable foods, you’re sure to enjoy a day in Bloomington and Ellettesville, Indiana observing various artisans at work. We

start the day in Bloomington at the Textillery Weavers, a textile mill, where we will tour their new 37,000 square foot, state of the art facility. They are one of the few textile mills in the world specializing in handwoven products. Our next stop is at the Bloomington Culinary School where you are sure to enjoy a leisurely lunch featuring fine cuisine. Let your palate taste the savory meal created by the food artisans at work! We then head to Ellettesville to the reknowned Bybee Stone Co., where we will watch sculpture artisans at work and have an opportunity to talk to them at the Indiana Limestone Symposium. Observe beginning and advanced carvers as nationally known stone artists instruct these carvers. The Symposium was founded in 1996 by two master stone sculptors based on the Greek model of coming together for discussion and celebration. After a sensory fun filled day, we head back home! “M” Depart: W 7 AM, N 7:30 AM, E 8 AM, S 8:30 AM Return: S 6 PM, E 6:30 PM, N 7 PM, W 7:30 PM

Fabulous Fountains of Chicago

Tuesday, June 26, 2012 $129 B,L,D Everyone loves a water feature and Chicagoans are no exception! Through the years Chicago has become the home of some fabulous fountains. Our favorite Chicago expert, Bill Hinchliff, provides the historical backdrop as our bus meanders through the parks and boulevards to view these urban jewels that enhance this fabulous city. This tour will feature the Fountain of the Great Lakes at the Art Institute, which is part of a beautiful Modernist park by the great landscape architect Dan Kiley (who worked a lot in Columbus, Indiana because of his close association with Eero Saarinen; ); the Melas Centennial Fountain along the Chicago River, which erupts every hour on the hour --we’ll be there to see it go! -- with a spectacular arch of water that shoots across the river; the Fountain of Time by Lorado Taft (one of the largest sculptures in the U.S.) and the oldest fountain in Chicago (early 1880s) called the Drexel Fountain,

near Obama’s house, which we’ll drive by after seeing the fountain; the Storks at Play Fountain in Lincoln Park and, of course, Chicago’s most famous, Buckingham Fountain, one of the world’s largest decorative fountains and the great centerpiece of America’s only large-scale French-style park. In the middle of all this beauty, we will enjoy a delicious lunch at Francesca’s, one of the local favorites in the part of the city called Little Italy.

Join the fun and come along for this fantastic summer day! “M” Depart: E 6 AM, S 6:30 AM, W 7 AM, N 7:30 AM Return: E 11PM, S 10:30 PM, W 10 PM, N 9:30 PM

Gardens, History, & Fine Cuisine -Muncie, IN

Tuesday, July 10, 2012 $89 B, L, S Today we indulge our five senses, as we gaze upon beautiful gardens, listen to the history of the Muncie area, touch and smell the fragrant flowers and taste some fine cuisine! Our first stop will be at one of the largest herb farms in the Midwest, Carolee’s Herb Farm, located in lovely rural Blackford County, IN where you can stroll through 20 different gardens, highlighting historic herbs, old fashioned flowers, exotic treasures from faraway lands, or hidden woodland beauties. We then travel to Muncie, IN, where we will tantalize our taste buds at Vera Mae’s Bistro, one of IFA’s culinary stars. Next we tour the Minnetrista, a museum offering exhibits featuring beautiful gardens, the Ball home, Nature Area, and numerous sculptures on a 40 acre campus. The name chosen by the Ball family for the property was taken from a Sioux word, “mna” (pronounced mini) which means “water,” and combined with the English word, “tryst,” to form “Minnetrista,” or, “a gathering place by the water.” As we leave the Muncie area we make one last stop to smell and taste some delectable chocolate or home made ice cream at Good’s Candy Shop in Anderson, IN before heading home! “A” Depart: W6:45 AM, S 7:15 AM, E 7:45 AM, N 8:15 AM Return: N 6:15 PM, E 6:45 PM, S 7:15 PM, W 7:45 PM

Bingo, Bakery and Bear Creek

Buckingham Fountain in Chicago

Thursday, July 26, 2012 $99 B,L,D “In the tradition of the hilarious Harvey Korman and Tim Conway sketches from the old Carol Burnett Show, comes the stage comedy The Queen of Bingo! ‘Sis’ and ‘Babe,’ two sisters on the other side of 50, want to add a little fun and excitement to their lives...but where to find it? BINGO!” Join Sunrise Tours as we travel north for this fun show, playing Bingo on the bus all the way up to Bear Creek Farms, one of our favorite venues for lunch and great entertainment. We will take a little time to relax, enjoy a delicious hot lunch and watch “Queen of Bingo” a much acclaimed, not to mention FUN stage show at the theater right on the grounds.

Jeanne Michels and Phyllis Murphy’s The Queen of Bingo explores the worlds of Bingo, family ties, diet crazes, widowhood, hot flashes and winning! The audience joins in the fun during the “Middle Bird Special” - a real Bingo game

where some lucky audience member wins a FREE 10 lb. frozen turkey at every performance! Then to add to our summer fun, we will stop at Wick’s Pies allowing everyone a chance to stock up on some of the best pies in Indiana as we head home, enjoying a light dinner, a little wine---and, of course, more Bingo!

“E” Depart: E 8 AM, S 8:30 AM, W 9 AM, N 9:30 AM Return: E 9 PM, S 8:30 PM, W 8 PM, N 7:30 PM

MYSTERY Tour!

Wednesday, August 8, 2012 $94 B, L Join us for a fun filled day on a Mystery Day Tour that is sure to ignite your five senses and be lots of fun! “M” Depart: N 7:30 AM, E 8 AM, S 8:30 AM, W 9 AM Return: W 5:00 PM, S 5:30 PM, E 6 PM, N 6:30 PM

Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field

Wednesday, August 15 $122 B,D Join us for a true piece of Americana----spending the afternoon watching the Chicago Cubs play the Houston Astros in the best baseball stadium ever. We’ll supply the peanuts if you supply the air-filled lungs as we visit the most storied stadium in baseball; Wrigley Field. Arriving in plenty of time before the game, you can participate in the color and energy of Wrigleyville for lunch on your own, or just plan to enjoy one of those famous hotdogs in the stands. There is no easier way to get into and out of the stadium than with Sunrise Tours! Enjoy a delicious boxed dinner and a little wine or beer on our way home. “M” Depart: N 7 AM, E 7:30 AM, S 8 AM, W 8:30 AM Return: N 11 PM, E 10:30 PM, S 10 PM, W 9:30 PM

Cruisin’ Down the River in Louisville, KY

Friday, August 24, 2012 $120 B, L, S All aboard as we go cruisin’ on the oldest river steamboat still in operation, the Belle of Louisville, KY. The turn of the century paddlewheeler was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989, and celebrated her 90th birthday in 2004. Enjoy the comforts of an enclosed air conditioned ride as you view the scenic area and enjoy a hot buffet lunch. Take a stroll along the top deck, visit the engine room or enjoy the background music brought to you by the DJ. After your cruise, it’s “land ahoy” as we travel along River Road. We’ll stop at the Louis-

Belle of Louisville

ville Waterfront Park, to view the Lincoln Memorial before we travel over the river to Jeffersonville, IN, to visit the Howard Steamboat Museum which is housed in the beautiful centuryold Howard mansion! Hear the story of the hard-working Howards and their famous riverboats of which over 3,000 vessels were built in the nearby shipyard. View the massive 22-room Romanesque Revival mansion that was built adjacent to the old Howard Shipyard in 1894. We’ll make one rest stop at the Russell Stover Candies in Seymour, IN. as we head home after a fun filled day of cruisin’! “M” Depart: W 7:15 AM, N 7:45 AM, E 8:15 AM, S 8:45 AM Return: S 6:45 PM, E 7:15 PM, N 7:45 PM, W 8:15 PM

Tippecanoe and Nelson Too!

Thursday, September 6, 2012 $108 B, L, C Once again we have the privilege of joining Nelson Price and the Indiana Society of Pioneers on an interesting excursion into Tippecanoe County’s past. Nelson provides the always informative historical back drop as we travel to the Delphi area for the first half of our day. We will take a private “cruise” on the Wabash & Erie Canal aboard the only working canal boat in Indiana---as our guide shares anecdotes and insights about everyday life 150 years ago. While there we will tour the Reed Case House, a grand Federal-style home built in 1844, and spend time in the Canal Interpretive Center, a museum that includes interactive exhibits. Canal expert Dan McCain will provide a special, colorful presentation about the building of the canal and the lives of Hoosiers impacted by all that took place. Lunch will follow at a restaurant located in a lovely wooded area of Lafayette called The Trails, which was voted “Best Buffet” 3 years running in the local paper, “The Journal and Courier”. Next, a guide from the Tippecanoe County Historical Association will direct our visit to the Tippecanoe Battlefield, the legendary site of a clash between two cultures---pioneer settlers and Native Americans. Down the road, we will visit the recreation of Fort Ouiatenon, a military and trading outpost constructed by New France. While there, we will have the privilege of hearing Pioneer member, Bob Dora, a descendant of French explorer Sieur de La Salle, share insights about the fort and his ancestors. We will enjoy wine and cheese as we head home making one final stop at Donaldson’s Finer Chocolates, a gourmet chocolate shop in Lebanon, with an opportunity to shop. Come along for a fun and informative day! “M”

Smoke on the Mountain – Homecoming!

Depart: W 6:30 AM, S 7 AM, E 7:30 AM, N 8 AM Return: W 8:15 PM, S 7:45 PM, E 7:15 PM, N 6:45 PM

Madison Chautauqua - Festival of Art 2012

Saturday, September 29, 2012 $68 B, S Enjoy a fine arts & crafts show featuring painting, sculpture, stained glass, textiles, pottery and more in the beautiful setting of Madison’s Historic District. Take a stroll along the riverfront where you may choose to relax and listen to the Live Performances on the Lanier Mansion lawn or enjoy other strolling performers. Enjoy a leisurely lunch on your own by the riverfront Food Fest or dine at one of the several restaurants in Historic Madison. This is your time to relax, indulge and do what you wish for the day at the Madison Chautauqua!! Sit back and relax as we head home enjoying a snack and a beverage! “A” Depart: W 7:30 AM, N 8 AM, E 8:30 AM, S 9:00 AM Return: S 6:00 PM, E 6:30 PM, N 7:00 PM, W 7:30 PM

Happy Trails

Thursday, October 25, 2012 $119 B, L, S Join us for a day of fun and laughter as we enjoy a buffet lunch followed by the show “Smoke on the Mountain – Homecoming” at the LaComedia Theatre in Springboro, Ohio. The play takes us back to a time when the war is over and America’s years of prosperity are just beginning. But there’s another kind of rite of passage at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, where the Reverend Mervin Oglethorpe is giving his last service. Having been called to preach in Texas, he’s already bought a 10-gallon hat and is preparing to ride into the sunset with his wife June, who is eight months pregnant. Join the Sanders Family as they send Mervin and June off in style, with hilarious and touching stories and 25 fabulous Gospel favorites. On our return home, we’ll make a stop in Richmond, IN to tour the beautiful Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church. View the craftsmanship and stories depicted by the 62 windows that were created by the Louis Tiffany studio. Afterwards just relax and enjoy a comfortable ride home while enjoying a snack along the way! “E” Depart: N 6:30 AM, W 7 AM, S 7:30 AM, E 8 AM Return: E 6 PM, S 6:30 PM, W 7 PM, N 7:30 PM

by Sharon Woodburn

As I write this, the big event looming on the horizon here in the heart of Indianapolis is the 2012 Super Bowl. Since we live within walking distance of all the activities, we are already making plans to participate, people watch, serve as hosts for friends and family as they check out the scene, and babysit for our kids while they glide on the zip-line that will be sailing high over Georgia Street! And, no, we are not renting out our home space for thousands of dollars. Initially, that sounded tempting until we realized all the personal items we would need to clear out---including our Golden Retriever, and how many people we would be inconveniencing asking to move in with them for a week. Believe me, it would be easier to take a trip somewhere else than live your “usual life”---out of someone else’s home!

When our own Colts played in the Super Bowl a few years ago, our brother and sister in-law traveled down to Miami to fulfill

a life-long dream. They still talk about all the great memories they have of that adventure---and they made some new friends as well. The thousands of people traveling to Indy are fulfilling their own life-time dreams. No doubt they have always wanted to see their favorite team make it this far and they are doing something about it right now. As we know, just like the situation with the Colts, you can never assume there is a “next year”. Is 2012 your year to fulfill your travel dream?

We have some fantastic trips that can take you to a part of this country you have always wanted to visit--- and many other opportunities to travel abroad. What do you need to do right now to make your dream happen? I can help you with that!!! Give me a call in the office and let the excitement begin!

Straight from the Heart!

HAPPY NEW YEAR to all our traveling friends! I have made my New Year’s Resolution! Live, Love, Laugh and Travel MORE!!

In keeping with my resolution I’ve been working diligently planning more trips for 2012 that I’m sure you won’t want to miss! Just a few of our new day trips include Cruisin’ down the Ohio River, touring the Palladium, visiting Blackford County, going on a Mystery Tour and more.

AND … we have a New Overnight Tour --- “Fall Splendor in the Blue Ridge Mountains… The Homestead Resort & More” scheduled for this fall --- check it out on page 38!

While you are perusing the brochure be sure to look at the “Policies” section as we have made a few slight

by Karen Pettyjohn

changes in the pick up locations. We will still have locations on all four sides of town, just a few different addresses, as we have elected to move sites closer to the Interstates in order to make your travel time more efficient..... This is in keeping with our goal to provide you with a fun, enjoyable travel experience!

And remember, if there’s a place you would like to visit and you don’t see it listed in the brochure, feel free to call or email me your trip ideas for the fall of 2012 and 2013.

(Karen@travelsunrise.com, Cell # 317-7716987) See you on the Bus my friends …….with pictures of the new addition to my family – “Scruffy”! (he’s so adorable!)

New Orleans, Biloxi & Cajun Country Day 1: St. Louis Depart Indianapolis mid-day and travel to St. Louis for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Jackson, MS We travel to Jackson, MS for our overnight stay. D Day 3: Lafayette, LA Journey to Lafayette, LA visiting one of the historic crown jewel plantations along the way. After lunch, we’ll tour the Old State Capitol before checking into our hotel. Enjoy this evening in historic downtown Lafayette, our home for the next two nights. B, L, Hot Apps Day 4: Cajun Country Some like it hot! Today we’ll explore some Cajun heat starting with tasting some of the ‘hot” flavors at McIlhenny Co. Tabasco factory. After a drive through McIlhenny’s Jungle Gardens, tour America’s oldest working rice mill, Konriko. In the afternoon the festivities begin at the Vermillionville Heritage and Folklife Park where live Cajun music and cultural demonstrations will captivate and a stop at the Acadian Cultural Center will educate. B, D Day 5: French Quarter This morning as we make our way to New Orleans, we’ll tour the only place in the world where the general public can walk aboard an authentic offshore drilling rig and hear real life stories at the International Petroleum Museum. Afterwards, go face to face with alligators on a swamp boat tour en route to New Orleans. Once in the Big Easy, take in the historic Jackson Square known as ‘Place d’Armes’, home of an open-air artist colony before checking into our hotel for a two-night stay in the French Quarter of New Orleans. B, D Day 6: New Orleans, LA Begin the day with a visit to The National WWII Museum, founded by noted writer and historian Stephen E. Ambrose. Experience the museum’s signature cinematic theater while viewing Stephen Spielberg’s “Beyond All Boundaries” and have an opportunity to hear stories of Veterans while viewing the exhibits. Enjoy jazz music as

we have brunch at the world-famous Court of Two March 21-April 1, Sisters. Afterwards we head to the Garden Dis2012 trict for a guided walking tour of the area featur- Per person rates ing one of the best preserved collections of south- double $1958 ern mansions in the country. B, L triple/quad $1837 single $2409 Day 7: Biloxi, MS We’ll wander through the French Market, then stop in for a traditional beignet from the original Café du Monde. Next explore with a local guide to hear and see city highlights including landmarks, history and river lore. Travel to Biloxi and check into the four-diamond Beau Rivage Resort and Casino for a 3-night stay. B, D Day 8: Biloxi, MS Visit the renowned Bellingrath Gardens and home featuring a 65-acre estate and enjoy over 250,000 azaleas in full bloom! The remainder of the afternoon is yours to enjoy the amenities of the Beau Rivage. B, D Day 9: Biloxi, MS Visit Beauvoir (means “beautiful view”), home of Jefferson Davis, including the newly re-opened Presidential Library and enjoy a guided tour of Pleasant Reed House and Interpretive Center at the Ohr O’Keefe Museum, selected in the top 100 issue by TIME magazine for its Style and Design.

Later, change gears as we go aboard a shrimp boat, experience shrimp fishing techniques, and hear some Biloxi folklore. Afterwards enjoy an authentic dockside Southern Shrimp Boil. We’ll watch the sunset over the Gulf before returning to our hotel. B, D Day 10: Memphis, TN It’s rise and shine as we make our way through Mississippi; where the river touches the high bluffs along the riverfront. We’ll stop first to take in the March of the Peabody Ducks in Memphis, TN before dinner at a local restaurant. B, D Day 11: St. Louis Today we travel to St. Louis for an overnight stay.

B Day 12: Return home

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I was pleasantly surprised by how relaxing it was to go on your bus tour, having never been on one before. My friend Ed said it was so nice not to have to drive and I remarked that the only thing I had to do was watch my watch to be on time to get back on the bus. That bus was amazing.

D. Thomas

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Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival Day 1: Columbus, OH Overnight in Ohio. D

Highlights:

• The National Mall, Smithsonian Institution, Washington Monument and tour • Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Vietnam Memorial • The US Capitol tour and The White House tour (if available) • Arlington Cemetery, John F. Kennedy’s Tomb, Tomb of the Unknowns, World War II Memorial, Reflecting Pool, Korean War Memorial • The Newseum and The White House Visitors Center • Thousands of Cherry Blossoms!

Day 2: Washington DC We continue eastward, enjoying Sunrise Tours’ distinguished hospitality. Upon arrival in DC, we will gather our bags and make our home at the Courtyard by Marriott Capitol Hill. Staying in DC proper will afford us quicker access to the many sights of the city. After dinner, join us for a drive by the memorials lit in their evening grandeur. B, D Day 3: Washington DC One of the most prominent structures in DC is the Washington Monument. We will start our day with a tour of this 555 foot high obelisk. Afterwards, we will embark on a sensational lunch cruise down the Potomac River. The magnificent views of DC and the Cherry Blossoms from our luxury cruising yacht coupled with exquisite food and music are sure to create lasting memories. This afternoon we will tour the historic and famous Arlington Cemetery including a visit to John F. Kennedy’s tomb and the Tomb of the Unknowns.

The evening will be at leisure as we continue our

ex plo rat io n of DC. B, L

Day 4: Washington DC Today we will tour the Capitol and the White House, based on availability. Afterwards, we will spend ample time at the Smithsonian, the world’s largest museum complex so you can visit your favorite museum.

Another great dinner tonight followed by a production of 1776 at the newly remodeled Ford Theatre. Featuring quick wit and a playful score, this production dramatizes the debates of the Philadelphia Second Continental Congress. B, D

Per person rates double $1478 triple/quad $1311 single $1981

The 2012 Festival marks the 100th celebration of the gift of the 3,000 cherry trees from the People of Tokyo to the People of Washington, DC. The celebration will be rolled out in full regality. Come with Sunrise Tours and enjoy the spirit of this generous gift while exploring the highlights of WashingDay 5: Washington DC This morning, we will visit the museum “New- ton, DC. seum”, 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 on the Washington DC museum circuit. We’re in for a spectacular show as we spend the remainder of the day visiting the National Mall, the Memorials and enjoying the Cherry Blossom Festival activities amidst the magnificent back drop of cherry trees. B, D. Day 6: Columbus, OH It’s time to begin our journey home. We will travel to The Spring House for a step back in time with old-fashioned, homestyle eating! Then, it’s off to Columbus, OH for the night. B, L. Day 7: Return home Arrive home early afternoon. B

Jefferson Memorial amidst the Cherry blossoms

March 30-April 5, 2012

100th Anniversary of the Cherry Blossom Festival!

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Southern Charm Featuring Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC Day 1: Georgia Overnight stay in Georgia. D

Did you know?

Savannah is called ‘America’s First Planned City’ because Oglethorpe (who founded it in 1733) carefully organized the town into grids, with wide streets and 24 public squares. 21 of these squares were carefully preserved throughout the years and still exist today.

Day 2: Savannah, GA It’s off to the “Old South” and “Georgia’s First City” as Savannah welcomes us with southern hospitality. After we check into our home for the next 2 nights, the Hampton Inn, Historic District, we are off to experience a special pre-dinner tour and refreshments. Visit the elegant Juliette Gordon Low Mansion all glittering in low light typical of the gaslight era. As you let your imagination transport you back to 1886 you will learn of that era and of the ghost stories that have been passed down for generations in the Gordon family! For dinner this evening we will dine family style at a local’s favorite! B, D Day 3: Savannah, GA Board an open-air trolley to tour this enchanting and alluring Southern town where we’ll find amazing architecture, spooky cemeteries and rich history. Next, we’ll have free time for lunch and to explore the Historic River Street full of shops, restaurants, galleries, all in a revitalized historic area located right on the river. You will have time to enjoy lunch on your own at The Lady and Son’s Restaurant, owned and operated by southern chef Paula Deen. This evening, we will be whisked away by the succulent flavors of southern exquisite cooking while dining in the Olde Pink House historic home. Fine southern ladies will entertain y’all with a trunk showing of some of the finest fashion hats coupled with a sprinkling of charming historical stories. B, D

We will see the ruins of Historic Fort Sumter where the civil war began and a view of Charleston from the Harbor. Upon our return to the pier, we will tour the USS Yorktown.

As featured in the Academy Award winning documentary “The Fighting Lady”, the 888 ft. aircraft carrier was the tenth carrier to serve in the US Navy. Enjoy dinner with views of the harbor before checking into our hotel for the next 2 nights. B, D

Day 5: Charleston, SC Embrace the history of Charleston as we visit the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, an estate acquired by the Dalton Family in 1676. Tour the gorgeous blooming gardens and home as well as take a tram excursion for a picturesque nature tour of the plantation’s wetlands and marshes.

After enjoying lunch and shopping time in the exuberant Historic City Market area, we will invite a local guide to share her expertise aboard our coach as we explore this city steeped in colorful history and quaint landscapes. B, D The Biltmore Estate

Day 6: Asheville, SC Travel to the Blue Ridge Mountains to discover America’s Largest Majestic Home, the picturesque Biltmore Estate. Upon arrival we will gather at the DeerPark Pavilion for a lunch buffet and warm hospitality. Afterwards, you will have ample time to tour the Vanderbilt’s home and its surrounding century-old gardens. Did you know the estate is still family-owned and operated… yes, since 1895! Eastern Knoxville, TN is our destination for our overnight stay. B, L

April 12-18, 2012 April 19-25, 2012 Per person rates double $1389 triple/quad $1253 single $1796

Same price since 2009!

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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Wow!! The “Southern Charm” trip was definitely a charmer! The image you projected - a company that provides fine accommodations and excellent service Day 4: Savannah, GA – Charleston, SC ... you certainly delivWe never say good-bye so we say “we’ll see you ered. Thanks so much later” to Savannah! Board the coach and enjoy for the beautiful, joyful Sunrise Tours’ distinguished hospitality as we Day 7: Return home travel to Charleston, SC. Upon arrival, board a Having explored some of the South’s most charm- experience!

J. Davis, 2009 cruise boat to visit one of the most historically ing cities, we return home. B significant sites in North America; Fort Sumter.

Southern Charm

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Nashville, Clarksville and Franklin, TN Day 1: Nashville, TN Kick up your heels as you visit Nashville, Tennessee where you’ll enjoy the show that made country music famous, the Grand Ole Opry. Afterwards you’ll be taken on a guided back stage tour where you may happen to see some of the evening performers. D Day 2: Franklin, TN Visit the unique small town of Franklin, TN where you’ll learn about Franklin’s Civil War history .

Tour the historic Carter Home, where Confederate forces charged entrenched Union soldiers near the home during the tragic Battle of Franklin in 1864. Visit the historical premier Carnton Plantation, which served as the largest field hospital in the area for hundreds of wounded and dying Confederate soldiers.

Shop in the historic downtown of Franklin and learn more of the town from a local step on guide. Afterwards, enjoy some delicious southern cookin’ and entertainment at a local Carnton Plantation

well known restaurant. B, D Day 3: Clarksville, TN Today we see another part of Tennessee as we visit the Historic Clarksville, TN area, where you’ll tour a 500-600 acre tobacco farm. Tour the Fort Campbell Military Installation, home to the 101st Airborne Division Screaming Eagles. You’ll have the unique opportunity to dine in the mess hall and perhaps meet some of the soldiers. B, D

April 25-28, 2012 Per person rates double $778 triple/quad $710 single $979

Day 4: Return home On our return home, we’ll stop at the Fontanel Farm and enjoy a guided tour of the Fontanel Mansion, a 27,000 square foot log home formerly owned by Country Music Hall of Fame member Barbara Mandrell. The mansion was one of the settings for the Hollywood hit movie Country Strong starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Tim McGraw.

We leave Tennessee with a Lil’ Bit O’ Country Music in our hearts, history in our soul, and southern cookin’ in our bellies! B

Holland Tulip and Gilmore Keyboard Festivals

Day 1: Kalamazoo, MI Today we travel to Kalamazoo, MI where we’ll view some of the local sights before checking into the hotel for two nights. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious dinner at a local family owned restaurant followed by a piano concert at the Chenery Auditorium featuring the performance by an internationally well known classical pianist. D

Day 2: Kalamazoo, MI This morning you’ll have a rare opportunity to observe a Master Class, which is a piano lesson given by the pianist who performed on Day 1! After lunch, we’ll tour the Gilmore Car Museum which offers a world-class collection of nearly 200 vintage cars in a unique rural facility on 90 acres of grounds, restored historic barns & period buildings. Next we will tour and have dinner at the beautiful Kellogg Manor Home, which was the Kellogg summer home for many years. B, D Day 3: Holland, MI

This morning we travel to Holland, MI, where we will see the beautiful Veldheer Tulip Gardens and tour the Wooden Shoe & Delft Factory. We’ll have time to browse and have lunch on our own at Windmill Island. Be sure to stop at the actual windmill from Holland which has tours every ½ hr and dancers! Next we’ll head to the heart of the renowned Tulip Time Festival. We’ll have time to explore on our own as we visit the unique shops, watch the kids and adults perform wooden shoe dancing, view the canals, cheese shop and Amsterdam street organ (one of the largest in the US and one of the last ones allowed out of the Netherlands). Enjoy a delicious authentic Dutch (and American) buffet dinner at Queen’s Inn at the “must see” Dutch Village. This evening we drive to the Saugatuck, MI area for the night. B, D Day 4: Return Home This morning we’ll see some of the sights in the area of the quaint shoreline town of Saugatuck, MI before we return home. B

May 8-11, 2012 Per person rates double $648 triple/quad $596 single $802

It’s festival time in Michigan! Listen to the wonderful sounds of the keyboard as you attend two International well known pianist concerts at the Gilmore Keyboard Festival in Kalamazoo, MI! View the spectacular rainbow of colors as you tour the beautiful tulip gardens at the Holland, MI Tulip Festival and more!

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Explore Mid-California

Day 1: Fly to San Francisco Featuring San Francis- night stay at Victorian Inn features a gas Today we fly into the San Fran- co, Yosemite National fireplace in each guest room and sits just cisco area and check into the Park, Monterey, Hearst blocks away from the shoreline. B, D Hilton at Fisherman’s Wharf Castle and the idyllic for our two-night stay. We’ll town of Santa Barbara. Day 6: Monterey – the 17 mile drive enjoy leisure time to explore Experience the best of Tour the area including Monterey, Pacific our new surroundings and a Mid-California!

Grove, Pebble Beach and Carmel to hear ride on an historic San Fransome behind the scenes stories from over cisco Cable Car before dining at a local favorite. D 200 movies filmed in the area. Afterwards, we’ll see the wonders of the ocean at the Monterey Day 2: Streets of San Francisco and More Bay Aquarium. Enjoy a delicious dinner and Explore the hills of San Francisco with a guided “Stroll the Row” (Cannery Row) this evening. B, D tour of the City and discover the architecture, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Nob Hill, and many Day 7: Hearst Castle scenic views of the bay. Enjoy free time to explore Today we visit the grandiose Hearst Fisherman’s Wharf – from street entertainers to Castle, estate of publisher William the world’s largest collection of historic ships. Randolph Hearst, featuring 20,000 Next, visit Alcatraz, one of the world’s most leg- works of art and no less than 41 fireendary prisons. Catch the amazing western sun- places. Continue our journey south set before turning in for the evening. B, D with a stop to visit Solvang, CA, a unique town overflowing with DanDay 3: Yosemite National Park ish hospitality. Don’t forget to enjoy Travel to Yosemite National Park, one of the na- an aebleskivers, a Danish traditiontion’s most photographed parks, to enjoy the al treat! This evening we’re in for a Hearst Castle rugged beauty of Yosemite Valley right from our real delight as we enjoy a delicious rooms at the Yosemite Lodge at the Falls - inside dinner and performance at the Circle Bar B Ranch the park! Under the umbrella of idyllic scenery located in the Santa Ynez Mountains overlooking we’ll unwind amongst the indigenous trees, Yo- the Pacific Ocean. Then we’ll check into our hotel semite Falls and natural beauty of the Valley. B, D in Santa Barbara for the next two nights. B, D Day 4: Magnificent Glacier Point Continue our exploration of Yosemite National Park on a tour which takes us to the breathtaking Glacier Point towering 3,200 feet directly above the valley floor, and featuring panoramic views of the magnificent Half Dome and waterfalls. Travel to Clovis, CA for an overnight stay. B, D Day 5: Central Valley to Central Coast Exploring Fresno County, the number one agricultural county in the nation, will begin with a visit to a local working farm to learn about the “farm to market” process. Next we’ll tour the unique Forestiere Underground Gardens, patterned after the ancient catacombs, before traveling to the coastline by Monterey, CA. Few places on earth can live up to their own mythology, but Monterey is a notable exception with its fabled coast and village-like pedestrian thoroughfares. Our 2-

Day 8: Santa Barbara See the highlights of this charming town with a local step-on guide, including a visit to the local Mission. After some free time, put on your festive shoes and enjoy the annual Cinco De Mayo festivities at the De La Guerra Plaza. B, D

April 28-May 7, 2012 Per person rates* double $2878 triple/quad $2603 single $3703 * Includes roundtrip flight from IND

Combine this tour with San Francisco/ Napa Valley on page 14 and take $650 off the combined per person rate!

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Just wanted to let you know what a delightful trip we had.

The things we saw, the places we stayed and the food were outstanding. Looking forward to taking another trip.

Day 9: The Getty Villa Join local artisans as they share their arts and crafts at Santa Barbara’s Classic Art Show. Enjoy - M. Labitska the picturesque coastal drive south while head- Mid-California 2010 ing to the Getty Villa, situated high atop a Malibu bluff. The Villa features ancient Roman art and Mediterranean inspired gardens along with amazing ocean views. Overnight in Los Angeles. B, D

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Day 10: Return home Rejuvenated, we fly home from Los Angeles. B

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Creme de la Creme The Great Dames of Canada - Quebec, Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto Day 1: Michigan Today, we depart and travel to mid-Michigan for our overnight stay. D Day 2: Toronto, Ontario After breakfast, with passports in hand, travel northeast to trendy Toronto. The next two nights our stay is at the grand Fairmont Royal York, situated in the heart of Toronto. Tonight we are in for a treat as we see a production of War Horse in the Princess of Wales theatre situated in one of the largest theatre districts in the English speaking world. B, D Day 3: Toronto, Ontario Explore Toronto with a step-on guide; see it all from the riverfront to the historic district. Also, rise 1,815 ft to the observation deck of the CN Tower for an incredible view of the skyline! B, D Day 4: Ottawa, Ontario Board our luxury coach and journey to Canada’s beautiful capital city of Ottawa for a 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 Museum of Civilization. B, D Day 5: Canadian Tulip Festival Explore the Tulip Festival featuring a kaleidoscope of more than three million tulips throughout the area, including Commissioner’s Park, which hosts more than 300,000 alone! Enjoy a guided tour to explore the city of Ottawa and more tulip sightings. Visit the Byward Market, Parliament Hill, Sussex Drive, view the official residences of the Prime Minister and Governor General and many other Ottawa special sights. After dinner, you will have the option to enjoy more festival activities. 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. B, D

May 1-12, 2012

Per person rates Day 7: Quebec City, Quebec double $2648 After a good night’s rest, we join our local guide triple/quad $2361 for an informative tour of the most European of single $3511 North American cities, Quebec City. We’ll see the massive stone architecture, the heavily fortified Crème de la crème walls and the charm of Old Quebec City. This af- “the best of the best” ternoon we will have some free time before we is the perfect descripdine at a restaurant unique to Old Quebec. Enjoy tion for this tour. a traditional sugar shack meal, live entertainment Journey with us for 8 nights in 4 luxurious and poured taffy on snow for dessert! B, D and historic Fairmont hotels of eastern CanDay 8: Quebec City, Quebec Travel along the St. Lawrence River to St. Anne- ada and enjoy distincde-Beaupre, with time to experience the basilica tive experiences couand this little town that attracts more than a mil- pled with excellence lion pilgrims and visitors each year! We’ll also visit and elegance!

Montmorency Falls and take a memorable cable car ride to the top for a delightful lunch and time to enjoy the views of the Isle de Orleans and the Saint Lawrence River.

B, L 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 Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac 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: Montreal, Quebec Cross the US border and into the Niagara Falls area for an overnight stay B, D Day 11: Niagara Falls, NY This morning, we will experience the majestic beauty of Niagara Falls. Did you know 3,160 tons of water flows over the falls every second? We will board the world-famous Maid of the Mist for a thrilling boat ride in the falls! This afternoon, we travel east to Ohio for our overnight stay. B, D Day 12: Return home Today, we return home. B

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All the step on guides were professional and well informed to give us the historical significance of their respective cities. We loved Quebec and staying at all the Fairmont Chateaus was a true luxury!

C. and D. Fee, 2009 Creme de la Creme

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San Francisco and Napa Valley

Day 1: Napa After a flight into the Bay Area, travel north to Napa Valley for a 2-night stay surrounded by the splendor of vineyards and quaint historic towns. D

Day 2: Wineries and More We’ll begin our day exploring the highlights of the area including history of the world-renowned wine industry, a visit to the charming Sonoma square, and Napa featuring “Painted Lady” Victorian homes. Enjoy a close-up look at the Benziger Family Winery on a tram tour. We’ll end our evening with wine tasting and a delicious meal at a local restaurant and listen to local musical entertainment before retiring for the evening. B, D Day 3: Redwood Highway, San Francisco Driving down the Redwood Highway this morning we’ll make our way towards San Francisco.

Along the way we’ll stop at Muir Woods National Monument, home to the world-famous coast redwoods and, “…the best tree-lovers monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world” (John Muir). After traveling over the

Golden Gate Bridge we’ll check into the Hilton at April 26-30, 2012 Fisherman’s Wharf for a 2-night stay. Afterwards, Per person rates* enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings double $1699 and a ride on a historic San Francisco Cable Car triple/quad $1557 before dining at a local favorite. B, D single $2125

Day 4: Streets of San Francisco and More Explore the hills of San Francisco with a guided tour of the City and discover the architecture, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Nob Hill, cable cars and many scenic views of the bay. Enjoy free time to explore Fisherman’s Wharf – from street entertainers to the world’s largest collection of historic ships. Don’t forget to stop in for hot-out-ofthe-oven sourdough bread before experiencing the beauty, history and infamy of Alcatraz, best known as one of the world’s most legendary prisons. Catch the amazing western sunset before turning in for the evening. B, D

* Includes roundtrip flight from IND

Combine this tour with Explore Mid-California on page 12 and take $650 off the combined per person rate!

Day 5: Return home Take a last look at one of the most photographed skylines in the US as we depart. B

Niagara Falls and Lilac Blooms

Day 1: Mid-Ohio Board our comfortable motorcoach and travel east to midOhio for our overnight stay. D

Day 2: Niagara Falls After a journey along the Lilac in bloom shores of Lake Erie we arrive in Niagara Falls, NY. Board the Maid of the Mist boat for an up close view of the falls from the base. Travel into Canada for dinner at the prominent Skylon Tower revolving dining room located 775 feet above the Falls featuring incredible views! The Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls Resort is our home for 3 nights - our rooms feature views of the water tumbling over the falls! B, D Day 3: The award winning Lilac Festival Travel to Highland Park in Rochester, NY to attend the ABA top 100 event Lilac Festival. Make sure you take time for the sights and smells of these gorgeous purple, white, pink and even yellow lilacs. While in Rochester, we will also visit the George Eastman House, home of the founder of Kodak, to see the beautiful mansion and worldclass collections of photography. B, D

Day 4: Niagara – Canadian Style Today we 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 with close to 3,000 winged wonders flitting about. We will also visit the charming and scenic Niagara on the Lake for dinner and shopping. B, D Day 5: Timeless Covered Bridges It’s time to begin our trek home, but not before we enjoy a visit to beautiful Ashtabula County, OH. The historic covered bridges of Ashtabula were featured in Readers’ Digest Off the Beaten Path travel guide and includes the country’s longest covered bridge. We will travel to central Ohio for our overnight stay. B, L Day 6: Return Home We travel home arriving early afternoon. B

May 14-19, 2012 Per person rates double $1038 single $1356

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 3-night stay at the Crowne Plaza in Niagara Falls,Canada!

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Alaska Cruisetour

Day 1: Anchorage, Alaska Fly into Anchorage, Alaska which sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains along the coast of Cook Inlet in Southcentral Alaska. The remainder of your day is at leisure to discover Alaska’s largest city on your own. D

Day 2: Denail National Park Relax and view the scenic beauty of a ride on the McKinley Explorer Domed Railcar. Enjoy spectacular scenery as we travel to Denali National Park for our two night stay. Upon arrival we will check into our hotel and later depart for Jeff King’s Husky Homestead. Jeff is a 4 time Iditarod champion and is recognized as the “winningest musher in the world.” He has logged over 100,000 miles on a dogsled!

Day 3: Denali National Park Venture deep into Denali National Park and the heart of bear country on the Tundra Wilderness Tour, the best way to see wildlife and hopefully Mt. McKinley too. Mt. McKinley or Denali meaning “The High One” is the highest mountain peak in North America with a summit elevation of 20,320 feet. Explore Denali on your own this evening.

Day 4: Seward Experience some of Alaska’s most impressive scenery via luxury Explorer Coach to Seward where you will have lunch and board Holland America Line’s ms Statendam cruise ship for your 7- night southbound cruise. L, D Day 5: Prince William Sound Enjoy a leisurely day cruising the pristine waters of Prince William Sound. B, L, D

Day 6: Glacier Bay Cruise the ice-studded fjords of this national treasure and UNESCO World Heritage site for a full eight hours as a Park Service Ranger narrates. B, L, D Day 7: Haines or Skagway The best of two ports - stay in Haines for a leisurely experience, or go to Skagway to relive Alaska’s gold rush days. You may still hear shouts of “Gold in the Yukon.” B, L, D Day 8: Juneau Enjoy a full day of exploring Alaska’s beautiful capital city. With massive mountains and historic buildings Juneau has something to offer everyone. B, L, D Day 9: Ketchikan Your port of call today is Ketchikan, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World” and the “City of Totems.” Located on Revillagigedo Island, Ketchikan is home to the world’s largest collection of totem poles. B, L, D

May 25-June 4, 2012 Travel aboard Holland America Line’s ms Statendam cruise ship, featuring more than $2 million worth of art and rare artifacts beautifully displayed throughout the ship. The ms Statendam is luxuriously appointed and uniquely refined, to ensure the ultimate onboard experience with her graceful combination of classic cruise ship features, state-of-the-art amenities, and sophisticated ambiance.

Day 10: Inside Passage Spend the day at sea cruising the magnificent Inside Passage, an extensive stretch of land known for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife. You will be amazed by this natural Mountains of Alaska wonder. B, L, D Day 11: Vancouver Return flight home

Per person rates Balcony Cabin: $4,760 per person, double occupancy Price includes roundtrip Outside Cabin (window): $3,825 per person, double occupancy airfare, cruise fare, port Inside Cabin (no window): $3,440 per person, double occupancy fees, taxes, meals as Insurance rates (per person, optional) indicated.

Balcony (platinum, standard) $359, $260 Outside (platinum, standard) $259, $189 Inside (platinum, standard) $219, $159 - A deposit of $600 per person is due with reservation, and final payment is due 3/1/12.

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Oregon Coast and Crater Lake

Day 1: Arrive Portland, OR Fly into Portland, OR for a 2-night stay. D

Day 2: Portland The city of Portland is a regular on the “top places to live” lists, and we will discover why as our local guide shows us the city including stops at the famous International Rose Test Gardens and Saturday Market, for a true taste of Portland culture.

Enjoy a spectacular drive along the scenic byway of the Columbia River Gorge, including a stop at the gorgeous, 620 foot Multnomah Falls. B, D Day 3: To the Coast Oregon’s pristine, public coastline is made up of diverse terrain that changes from rugged cliffs to evergreen forests to Sahara-like dunes and boundless sandy beaches. We will see coastal cities such as Cannon Beach, Tillamook (with a visit to the Tillamook Cheese Factory), and Depoe Bay. This evening we arrive in Newport to check into the lovely, oceanfront Elizabeth Street Inn for a 2-night stay. Each room features a balcony and view of the Pacific Ocean and sandy Nye Beach!

Join us for a beachside bonfire and ‘smores tonight while gazing upon the endless array of stars in the night sky! B, D Day 4: Newport,Oregon Board the 65’ Discovery for a naturalist-led marine discovery cruise that may include whales, sea lions, sea birds and seals along with lighthouses and the rugged coast. This afternoon explore historic Bayfront and its quaint shops and eateries, or just enjoy a lovely walk on beautiful Nye Beach.

B, D Day 5: Bandon, OR Hugging the coast, we continue our travels to Florence, OR, home to some of the world’s largest dunes, for a scenic Giant Dune Buggy tour of the area. Continuing down the coast dotted with lighthouses, we arrive in Bandon, OR for our overnight stay. B, D Day 6: Hellgate Canyon on the Rogue River Soak in more views of the coast before we journey east to Grant’s Pass. Enroute we will visit Wildlife Images where over 1,000 animals every year are

cared for. This afternoon, we will board a boat for a guided excursion into Hellgate Canyon on the Rogue River amidst remarkable rock shapes carved by the river’s hydraulics. This is the canyon where John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn filmed “Rooster Cogburn”. Our boat cruise will include a country BBQ dinner at the O.K. Corral. Unpack your bags for 2 nights in Medford, OR. B, D

Day 7: Ashland, OR A well-versed historian will host us for a walking tour of the charming city of Ashland, OR this morning. Oregon is well-known for its wine production, so this afternoon we will visit the winery to include a tour and tasting of wines made from Rogue Valley Appellation’s finest fruit. We will attend a production of Romeo and Juliet at Oregon’s Finest classic Shakespeare Festival. B, D Day 8: Crater Lake Lodge Get your camera ready. Today we travel through the Umpqua National Forest where verdant stands of hemlock and fir trees grace the landscape to Crater Lake National Park, one of the most photographed lakes Crater Lake in the country, and always a highlight of a visit to Oregon. The deep, pure lake, so blue in color and immeasurable in beauty. Our evening includes dinner and an overnight stay at the incomparable Crater Lake Lodge. Be sure to take in a glimpse of the starry sky without all of the city lights! B, D

June 1-10, 2012 Per person rates* double $2689 triple/quad $2448 single $3409 * Includes roundtrip flight from IND

Featuring the gems of Oregon including the highly photographed coastline, Crater Lake Lodge, Mount Hood national forest, the Columbia River Gorge, Ashland Festival, and more…

The slogan is true: “Crater LakeLike No Place Else on Earth.”

Day 9: Cascade Mountains, OR After breakfast at Crater Lake Lodge, we will travel scenic byways through the Willamette National Forest and Cascade Mountains towards the Portland area. This evening a special farewell to Oregon dinner is planned. B, D Day 10: Our Flight Home

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NYC and Long Island

Day 1: Ohio Begin your trip eastward to our home for the night in Ohio. The driving is covered, so relax and enjoy the comfort of our deluxe motorcoach and the hospitality of your Sunrise Tour’s manager. D

Day 2: New York City Travel highway 80 east across Pennsylvania passing through Moshannon State Forest and the northern area of the Appalachian Mountains.

The straight and tall black cherry trees from this region are commonly used for fine furniture and cabinetry! This evening arrive in Teaneck, NJ and unpack our bags for a 3-night stay. B, L Day 3: New York City Explore New York City with a local guide. Spend the day exploring Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue, watching people at Rockefeller Center and visiting the unique area of Chinatown in lower Manhattan. A highlight of the tour will be a visit to the newly opened and poignant 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero. The guide will provide insight into New York’s character and people, enhancing your NYC experience. B, D Day 4: New York City Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Also known as the “MET”, the museum offers over 5,000 years of art. Your tour will include the newest exhibits on display and art to please all palettes. This afternoon enjoy orchestra seating for

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, a Broadway musical nominated for 8 Tony awards.

After dinner, take in the fabulous sights of New York 70 stories up from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck! B, D

Per person rates double $1994 triple/quad $1786 single $2618

Same price since Day 5: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island 2009!

See NYC from a historical perspective as you tour Ellis Island, where so many people began their lives in the “land of opportunity”. We also visit the Statue of Liberty and enjoy the magnificent view of the New York skyline. After disembarking our ferry, travel to Long Island for a 2 night stay. B, D From the serenity of St. Patrick’s Cathedral Day 6: Long Island to the bustling activity With a local step-on guide, absorb the history, of 5th Avenue and Wall culture and beauty of the South Fork of Long Is- Street, you will experiland. Visit Montauk Point Lighthouse, a winery ence the city that nevand East Hampton for lunch and shopping during er sleeps! Then, enjoy the “Life Styles of the Rich and Famous” tour. You a wonderful contrast will have the opportunity to wiggle your toes in just 90 miles east on the ocean today as well. Don’t forget your cam- bucolic Long Island era! B, D with its windswept Atlantic beaches, and ruDay 7: Long Island ral maritime charm.

After breakfast, visit the OHEKA Castle built on the highest point on Long Island and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. During the gilded age of the 1920’s, the Castle was used as a summer home for entertainment. Afterwards, enjoy lunch in the Huntington area before continuing to Harrisburg, PA for our overnight stay.

Not only was B, L this my first trip with

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Day 8: Harrisburg, PA The National Civil War Museum awaits us this morning.

Afterwards, we stop in Shanksville, PA to pay our respects at the Flight 93 memorial, honoring those who lost their lives on 9/11. Overnight in central Ohio.

B, D Day 9: Return home We arrive home this afternoon.

B Oheka Castle on Long Island

June 13-21, 2012

Sunrise it was also my first bus trip. I’m glad to report I enjoyed it thoroughly.

My greatest satisfaction was the day long New York City tour.

M. Arnold, NYC Long Island 2007

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Badlands and Yellowstone National Park

Breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, lively western towns…it’s the area of the country where the locals say “This is God’s Country, only he left the gate open”. Come explore Yellowstone, Jackson, Mt. Rushmore, Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake, and Cody all aboard the comforts of a motorcoach.

Day 1: St. Louis time to explore the area.

Depart Indianapolis mid-day and travel to St. B, D Louis for an overnight stay.

Day 7: Yellowstone Day 2: Sioux City, NE Bring your cameras and be prepared to enjoy the Travel across Missouri and along the river into best of Yellowstone today with our own guide.

Iowa for an overnight stay in Sioux City. D Old Faithful! Geysers! Paint Pots! All in all, a day of geological wonders and plenty of wildlife! B, D Day 3: Rapid City, SD Explore the Badlands of South Dakota today and Day 8: Jackson, WY enjoy dinner at the famous Wall Drug store. We Let’s explore more of this unique land. Head south will stay in Rapid City for 2 nights. B, D to the Grand Tetons and Jenny Lake. Browse Teton Village before lunch in the beautiful Mural Day 4: Rapid City, SD Room at Jackson Lake Lodge. Then enjoy a sceA local guide will take us to visit Mount Rushmore, nic float on the Snake River with the Grand Tetons Crazy Horse Monument and the Black Hills. Travel as the backdrop. Afterwards, we’ll continue into to Custer State Park featuring 71,000 acres of un- historic Jackson where you will have leisure time spoiled land, pristine lakes and roaming buffalo. to explore Jackson Square, located in the heart of Enjoy a Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour into one of the Jackson, WY. B, D largest herds of bison in North America. Dinner tonight will be in the historic State Game Lodge Day 9: Grand Tetons where Presidents Eisenhower and Coolidge Breakfast in the fresh outdoors at a Chuckwagon dined. B, D will cap our experiences in Jackson. Board the coach and travel southeast to Fort Collins, CO for Day 5: Cody, WY a two night stay. B, D Depart Rapid City this morning and begin our trek to Cody, WY. Along the route, we will see Devil’s Day 10: Rocky National Park Tower, and pass through the beautiful Big Horn Venture on a day trip to Rocky National Park drivMountains. Tonight, relax in the comforts of ing from Estes Park to Grand Lake on Trail Ridge The Cody, a hotel featuring luxury lodging in the Road, “a scenic wonder road of the world,” with American West. All summer, Cody hosts a nightly a sweeping view of the Rockies! En-route we will Rodeo and your tour manager will help you secure enjoy a catered lunch at the beautiful Alluvial Fan tickets if interested (optional). B, D picnic area. B, L Day 6: Yellowstone This morning, visit the Buffalo Bill Museum before driving into Yellowstone Park. We will stay 2 nights at the Old Faithful Inn, located within walking distance to Old Faithful. The Old Faithful Inn is one of the few remaining log hotels in the United States. It is a masterpiece of rustic architecture in its stylized design and fine craftsmanship. The 65 foot ceiling in the lobby and the rhyolite fireplace are worthy of a “wow” comment!

Dinner in the Old Faithful Inn this evening with

June 16-28, 2012 Per person rates double $2599 triple/quad $2314 single $3455

All motorcoach tour!

Day 11: Eastern Kansas Enjoy a comfortable drive across Kansas as we overnight in mid-Kansas after a delightful dinner.

B, D Day 12: St. Louis We continue our travels to St. Louis for an overnight stay. B, D Day 13: Return home

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Let Freedom Ring

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

Day 2: Philadelphia, PA Arrive in Philadelphia in time to enjoy dinner at “The City Tavern”. This is the same place that John Adams frequented when he arrived in Philadelphia in August of 1774 to attend the First Continental Congress. Perhaps you will try an ale brewed according to George Washington’s original recipe! B, D Day 3: “We the people…”

A local professional guide will lead us as we visit the most patriotic sites in Philadelphia including the Liberty Bell Center for an upclose viewing of the revered artifact, the National Constitution Center which features interactive and multimedia exhibits explaining our nation’s constitution, and Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution were signed. We will also visit the first President’s House. This site was home to the first “White House” from 1790 to 1800 while Philadelphia was capital of the United States. B, D Day 4: DC Markets have been a stronghold in Philly culture and today we take time to explore the Reading Terminal Market, which opened in 1892. Afterwards, we are off to celebrate in our nation’s capital. Arrive with time to spend exploring the National Mall Smithsonians museums and the 2012

Folklife Festival which is an exposition of cultural heritage held outdoors featuring musicians, storytellers, performers, craftspeople on the national mall. It is a time to celebrate! After dinner, we will unpack our bags for 2 nights in the DC area. B, D Day 5: God Bless America Today we celebrate the 4th of July in our Nation’s Capital! This morning we depart for Mount Vernon, George Washington’s mansion, gardens and grounds. Afterwards, a local professional guide will join us as we tour DC and learn of its immense history. Return to the National Mall with time to discover more favorite sites. Enjoy the fireworks display at the end of the day seated on the National Mall in Sunrise Tours’ chairs. B, D Day 6: President’s homes A freedom tour would not be complete without a visit to the homes of some of our other fine presidents. Heading west, we travel to Orange, VA to tour Montpelier, the lifelong home and estate of James Madison. It was at Montpelier where Madison researched past democracies and conceived of the system of government that became our republic. Then we’re off to Charlottesville, VA to tour Monticello, the estate of Thomas Jefferson.

You will get an intimate look at the house Thomas Jefferson built and furnished for himself and his family including glimpses of the books and objects that reveal Jefferson’s sharp mind. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the Stonewall Jackson Hotel. The hotel, which originally opened in 1924, is considered an excellent example of a Colonial Revivalist style with modern amenities.

B, D

June 30-July 7, 2012 Per person rates double $1588 triple/quad $1419 single $2097

Same price as 2011!

Philadelphia and DC are ideal places to celebrate the 4th of July.

Known as the “birthplace of America,” Philadelphia is home to the original draft of the United States Constitution and the Liberty Bell. Pair Philly with our nation’s capital’s 4th of July festival and celebrate this holiday on a tour that every American would be proud to experience.

A very popular new tour in 2011 returns in 2012!

Day 7: George Washington National Forest After some time this morning to explore the quaint community of Staunton, VA we continue our travels west, passing through the George Washington National Forest, to arrive in mid-Kentucky for our overnight stay. B, D Day 8: Home Full of patriotic memories we arrive home this afternoon. B Thomas Jefferson’s estate, Monticello

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Trans-Canadian Rail

Day 1: Fly to Toronto After a flight into Toronto, we will be met by our comfortable coach. After dinner we will check into Toronto’s landmark hotel, the AAA four-diamond Fairmont Royal York hotel. D Day 2: Trending in Toronto A local guide will educate and entertain as we visit the must-see highlights of Toronto. Visit the Royal Ontario Museum, one of the world’s leading museums of natural history and of world cultures. After dinner we will board the VIA Rail for an adventure of a lifetime as we travel by rail across Canada! You will be traveling on the rail’s flagship train, The Canadian (first class), luxury service of VIA Rail Canada, from Toronto to Jasper, Alberta. Breakfasts, lunches, and dinners are included in the dining car, and you are free to roam from car to car and enjoy available scenic dome car seating as well. Price includes a lower berth, which is a couch during the day and folds into a bed at night with a curtain for privacy. Public washroom/shower facilities in the same car. An upgrade to a cabin is available for an additional $500 per person. The double cabin (for 2 adults) or single cabin (for 1 adult) is a sitting room by day and sleeping room by night with your own toilet and vanity. B, D Day 3 and Day 4: VIA Rail Travel by rail enjoying a relaxing excursion of Canadian scenery and hospitality. B, L, D (both days) Day 5: Jasper Travel into the picturesque Canadian Rockies where we will disembark in Jasper for a 2-night stay at the Sawridge Inn, a property which offers top notch lodging in the Canadian Rockies. We are staying in the midst of the vast, unspoiled grandeur of 4,200 square mile Jasper National Park, Canada’s largest park. This afternoon, explore a bit on your own before dinner together at a local favorite restaurant. B, D Day 6: Jasper National Park Take a snow-coach ride on the Athabasca Glacier as we explore Jasper National Park. Bring your cameras-this is incredible scenery you’ll want to capture forever. Don’t forget to sip some glacier

water as some say it has restorative powers. Take a leisurely trip through lovely Maligne Valley via Medicine Lake and the mysterious Maligne River - the river disappears to flow underground to beautiful Maligne Lake. Dine at The Restaurant at Maligne Canyon where the dining room is set in an art gallery collection of Native Indian and Inuit art and the views of the Maligne River are captivating. B, D

July 11-19, 2012 Per person rates* double $3997 triple/quad $3809 single $4562

* Includes roundtrip air from IND. If you would like to upgrade to a cabin, add $500 per person to the above rates.

Day 7: Lake Louise Our motorcoach awaits us this morning to more of the incredible Canadian Rockies. The turquoise sparkling water of Lake Louise is one of the most photogenic spots in the area. Enjoy a delectable, gourmet lunch at the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise. What a treat to dine there! Take Canadian Rockies some time to enjoy our visit at Lake Louise before travelling to Banff The new Canadianand our 2-night stay at the Banff Caribou Lodge Beauty in motion featuring mountain luxury bedding. B, D The Canadian is one of the world’s most legendDay 8: Banff, Alberta ary and popular longhaul As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Banff offers journeys. Whether for rugged beauty, unspoiled landscapes, and pristine its breathtaking landmountain ranges. This quaint mountain commu- scapes, its attentive and nity opens its arms to us as we embark on a scenic courteous service or its float trip on the Bow River for a guided look at the outstanding dining, this ecology of Banff National Park. Don’t forget your train has inspired decamera because this relaxing float allows time to cades of fond memories look for Beaver, Elk, Osprey and more! When we for more than 100,000 return to Banff, we will enjoy a gondola ride to the travellers every year. top of Sulphur Moutain for a bird’s eye view of Between 2010 and 2012, this memorable city. B, D more than $22 million will have been invested Day 9: Return flight home in its modernization.

Travel east to Calgary this morning to catch our flight home ready to share the memories of all of the beautiful country we’ve experienced by train, plane, and motorcoach! B

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Day 1: Marshall, MI Overnight in Michigan. D

Polar Bear Express

as he navigates us on the Moose River-one of the few rivers which flows south to north-for a ride to St. James Bay (weather permitting).

You will be able to watch the fresh water mixing with the salt water as you approach the Bay and view a terrific sunset upon our return to the hotel! We will overnight in the Cree Village EcoLodge, a hotel focused on environmentally friendly accommodations. B, D

Please note: Due to the relatively small number of rooms at the Eco-Lodge, there is limited availability on this tour.

Day 2: Tobermory, ON As we travel along the shores of the beautiful eastern side of Lake Huron be sure to watch for lighthouses that dot the landscape. En route we will visit the idyllic town of Kincardine, known for its warmth and hospitality. Tobermory welcomes us tonight as we acquaint ourselves with another Canadian maritime village. B, D Day 3: Sudbury, ON Enjoy breakfast while traveling to Manitoulin Island on the impressive MS Chi-Cheemaun ferry as it carves its way through scenic Georgian Bay. After soaking in the sun and dynamic Canadian scenery, we arrive in South Baymouth to travel north to Sudbury. This afternoon, we will visit Dynamic Earth, an exhibit where visitors enter a network of tunnels and journey through the history of mining led by retired miners. After dinner, we will overnight in Sudbury. B, D

Day 4: Cochrane, ON Relax in the comfortable motorcoach as we traverse the wilderness area known as the Arctic Watershed. Our destination is Cochrane, ON. Upon arrival we will enjoy our personally guided tour of Cochrane, a visit to the authentic Ininew Friendship Centre to watch a drumming demonstration and converse among the Cree. After dinner, we will overnight in Cochrane at the Swan Castle Inn. B, D Day 5: Moosonee, ON There is no road system to Moosonee, so this morning, it’s “all aboard” the Polar Bear Express train to travel 186 miles to the edge of the Arctic through rugged forests and wetlands, and across mighty rivers once navigated by aboriginals, explorers and fur traders. Enroute you will have complete access to a new audio tour that was developed in conjunction with the Discovery Channel to aid you in learning about the area while on the train and in Moosonee. This evening, we will join our Cree Guide and board locally built boats

Day 6: Moose Factory, ON Experience the culture and the surrounding nature with some free time. After lunch, visit Moose Factory Island, the oldest settlement in Ontario.

Our guided bus tour of this island community will include ancient relics of the fur trade, Centennial Park Museum and the St. Thomas Church and Banneck Bread tasting, made by a local Cree woman. After our return to Moosonee, we will catch the southbound Polar Bear Express to Cochrane, enjoying dinner in the dining car. Overnight in Cochrane B, L, D

July 14-22, 2012 Per person rates double $1998 triple/quad $1820 single $2536

Same price as 2011!

Last year this tour sold out within a few months! It is a popular tour full of remote destinations and unique experiences.

Please note: this tour requires a moderate level of mobility to traverse the remote areas and boat excursions. Please be sure you can climb 15 steps with your carryon, climb in and out of boats and walk on uneven surfaces.

Day 7: Barrie, ON Our travels today take us past several small lakes and provincial parks to the bustling metropolis of Barrie, ON. Barrie is an up and coming city making it’s mark in Ontario. A guided tour by the area’s Towne Crier will give us insight into the past and future of Barrie including a visit to the smallest jail cell in Ontario! B, D Day 8: St. Jacobs Travel to St. Jacobs, situated in the heart of Mennonite Country and visit Canada’s largest Farmers Market featuring regional specialties homegrown Great trip! in the surrounding fields. A visit to this area would Our favorite part not be complete without a tour of the Village of St. Jacobs and some home-style cookin’ for lunch was staying at the before we depart across the border to Toledo, OH EcoLodge. and our overnight stay. B, L

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- M. Sanders Polar Bear 2010

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The Dakotas

Day 1: St. Louis Depart Indianapolis mid-day and travel to St. Louis for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Sioux City, NE Pack your gear and board our comfortable motorcoach for your Dakota Adventure. Our travels bring us to Sioux City, Nebraska for an overnight along the Missouri River. After dinner you might want to enjoy a walk along the river. D Day 3: Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls, the largest city in South Dakota, is our first stop in the Dakotas. See the triple waterfall at Falls Park and do a little exploring in the historic heart of this city. Travel to De Smet, locale of six Laura Ingalls Wilder books, to relive the pioneer days of growing up on the Dakota prairie as we tour two homes of the Wilder family. B, D Day 4: Badlands National Park Traveling west in South Dakota, stop in the capital city of Pierre on our way to 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 we are off to see the rugged beauty of Badlands National Park before arriving in Rapid City, for a two night stay at the Grand Gateway Hotel. B, D Day 5: Black Hills Enjoy spectacular drives in the Black Hills of South Dakota as we visit Mt. Rushmore National Monument, Crazy Horse Memorial and take a jeep tour

through Custer State Park, amidst herds of buffalo, bison and elk. Also visit the Mammoth Site, the world’s largest mammoth research facility.

Stand on the edge of discovery and walk where mammoths, bears, American lions and other Ice Age critters walked at this active paleontological dig site. B, L

Per person rates double $1682 triple/quad $1528 single $2044

Day 6: Medora, ND Visit Bear Country USA, a drive through wildlife park where we get an up close view of over 20 species of North American mammals, then drive north to Medora, North Dakota, an authentic Old West cow town in the midst of the North Dakota Badlands. Enjoy the nationally acclaimed Pitchfork Steak Fondue dinner before we mosey over to the Burning Hills Amphitheatre where you may even see some elk amble on stage before the Medora Musical, a musical variety Bear Country USA show, takes center stage. Overnight in the newly renovated and historic Rough Riders Hotel in the heart of downtown Medora.

B, D Day 7: Bismarck, ND As we cross North Dakota from Medora to Fargo, stop in the capital city of Bismarck to tour the North Dakota State Capitol Building, browse the North Dakota Heritage Center and enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Missouri River. B, D Day 8: Fargo, ND A little exploration of Fargo before heading south into South Dakota with a stop at Nicollet Tower by the North-South Continental Divide and the Redlin Art Center in Watertown then onward to Sioux City, NE. B, D Day 9: St. Louis Travel to St. Louis for an overnight stay. B, D

Badlands National Park

July 18-27, 2012

Day 10: Return home We return to Indianapolis with a greater appreciation of the days of yore in the Wild West. B

Did you know?

- The North Dakota state capitol building is one of only four tower-style capitols in the U.S. - 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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Best of Ireland

Day 1: Overnight Flight to Dublin, Ireland.

Day 2: Galway City Meet our Irish Guide and depart for Galway City, the center of Ireland. Visit the monastery of Clonmacnoise, founded by St. Ciaran in the 6th century. Enjoy dinner and an overnight stay at the 4-star Hotel Meyrick in the town center. D Day 3: Connemara This morning tour the Connemara region before traveling up the spectacular Inagh valley to Leenane on the shore of Killary Harbor. Here we visit one of Ireland’s most romantic buildings, Kylemore Abbey, nestled in the heart of the Connemara Mountains. After a leisurely afternoon on the grounds of Abbeyglen Castle, enjoy dinner before a restful night in your beautiful room at the Castle. B, D Day 4: Cliffs of Moher Travel down the Atlantic seaboard towards Killarney and visit the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher with its dramatic drops to the Atlantic Ocean that can reach over 700 feet! As we continue south, stop and visit Adare, renowned as one of Ireland’s prettiest villages. This evening we check into the Brook Lodge in Killarney, for a 3-night stay. B, D Day 5: Ring of Kerry Begin our day with a visit to a mountain-sheep farmer for an incredible sheepdog demonstration. We then begin our travel around the Ring of Kerry with its magnificent views. B, D Day 6: Dingle Tour the Dingle Peninsula, once cited as “the most beautiful place on earth” by National Geographic, and see the beautiful green and rugged landscape. Visit the Gallarus Oratory; built in the 6th century, it is one of Ireland’s best-preserved early Christian churches. Next explore the Gaelic speaking fishing port of Dingle and walk the Atlantic beaches of the Peninsula before returning to our hotel for the night. B, D Day 7: Blarney Castle, Cork City Pass over the Kerry Mountains to the old market town of Macroom. Here sits the Macroom Castle, once home to Sir William Penn whose son would later found the state of Pennsylvania. We then travel to Blarney Castle, site of the world famous Blarney Stone with an opportunity for shopping at Blarney Woolen Mills. Visit the Cobh Heritage

Center, which recalls the history this small town played in the mass emigration to the US and Canada. Stop at the Old Midleton Distillery for a deluxe Irish whiskey tasting before checking in to the Imperial Hotel Cork for a 2-night stay. B, D Day 8: Cork City area Enjoy a leisurely morning in charming Cork City before departing for the historic town of Kinsale and visit Charles Fort, built in the late 17th century by the English to protect the harbor against foreign forces. B, D Day 9: Kilkenny This morning we depart for Kilkenny, on our way visit The Rock of Cashel which was the seat of kings and medieval bishops in Ireland for centuries. We then are off to Kilkenny Castle, which has been an important site since the 12th century.

You then will have the opportunity to explore the city of Kilkenny before dinner and checking into the Kilkenny Farmhouse. B, D Day 10: Dublin The capital of Ireland awaits us today as we tour this great city with our local guide. Our tour of Dublin will include such sights as St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College, and the Christ Church which houses the remains of the Anglo-Norman conqueror of Dublin, Strongbow. Visit The Guinness Storehouse at St. James Gate as we tour their remarkable brewery which tells the story of Arthur Guinness. Enjoy an Irish tradition, a pint of Guinness, at the end of the tour in The Skybar, a glass tower atop the brewery that offers a dramatic 360 degree view of Dublin. This evening we check into the Winn’s Hotel after dinner. B, D Day 11: Dublin area Today we travel south to tour the Wicklow Mountains and visit the Powerscourt Gardens. These gardens are among the finest in Ireland, known for their design and dramatic setting at the foot of Great Sugar Loaf Mountain. St. Kevin’s 6th century monastery at Glendalough, meaning “valley of two lakes,” is one of the most important sites of monastic ruins in Ireland. Then sit back and enjoy a farewell dinner as we take in an evening of traditional Irish music, food and dance at The Merry Ploughboy Pub. B, D Day 12: Return Home Depart on return flight home. B

August 10-21, 2012 Per person rates* double $3580 single $4105

* Includes roundtrip flight from IND

This is a Sunrise Tours original itinerary. Local guides will enhance the tour.

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Yellowstone National Park & more!

Day 1: Depart Indianapolis midday and travel to St. Louis for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Sioux City, NE Travel across Missouri and along the river into Iowa for an overnight stay in Sioux City. 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 3: Rapid City, SD Explore the Badlands of South Dakota today and enjoy dinner at the famous Wall Drug store. We will stay in Rapid City for 2 nights. B, D Day 4: Rapid City, SD Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument and the Black Hills are on our agenda today with a local guide. 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. Dinner tonight will be in the historic State Game Lodge where Presidents Eisenhower and Coolidge dined and relaxed. B, D Day 5: 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 The Cody, a hotel featuring luxury lodging in the American West. All summer, Cody hosts a nightly Rodeo that you may choose to attend (optional). B, D Day 6: Yellowstone Visit the Buffalo Bill Museum before driving into Yellowstone Park for a 2-night stay at the Snow Lodge. Completed in 1999, the Snow Lodge is the newest of the park’s full service hotels, has been recognized with the Cody Award for Western Design and Travel and Leisure’s Inn of the Month and features heavy timber construction, exterior log columns and cedar shingle roof, a design example of classic “parkitecture.” Located in Old Faithful Village, you will be able walk out the front door and see the sites first hand! B, D

Day 7: 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! B, D

Day 8: Jackson, WY Head south to the Grand Tetons and Jenny Lake.

Browse Teton Village before lunch in the world class Jackson Lake Lodge in the beautiful Mural Room. Travel south to enjoy a scenic float on the Snake River with the Grand Tetons as the backdrop. Afterwards, continue into historic Jackson for our overnight stay. This evening you are free to explore Jackson Square, located in the heart of Jackson, WY. B, L Day 9: Grand Tetons - Salt Lake City, UT Breakfast in the fresh outdoors at a Chuckwagon will cap our experiences in Jackson. We will board our coach and travel south along scenic highway 89 into Salt Lake City. This evening, we will meet our guide for a tour of Temple Square and the Latter Day Saints Community Center. B, D Day 10: Return home Fly home from Salt Lake City. B

Grand Tetons

August 12-21, 2012

Per person rates* double $2498 triple/quad $2250 single $3143 * Includes return flight to IND

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

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...returned last Friday from our trip with Sunrise Tours to Yellowstone ...It was a delightful trip for us.

We were very impressed with the professionalism of both the driver and the tour guide. Plan to sign on for another trip before too long.

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Maine & the Gaspe Peninsula

Day 1: Rangeley, ME Fly into the northeast and travel to the lakes and woods of the Maine interior. Storytelling and dinner awaits at the lakeside Rangeley Inn with views of Haley Pond and calls of loons nearby. D

Day 2: Moose and more Rise and shine early for a canoe trip on the gentle Kennebago River then enjoy a hearty breakfast before exploring the local area. Enjoy a BBQ “out back by the shore” before departing for a moosespotting drive at dusk. B, D Day 3: Maritime and Carvings Travel the TransCanada highway to Route 132 known as “Navigators Route” or “Route of the Sea”. Stop in Musee Maritime du Quebec at L’islet and see the master boat builder plying at his trade or the outdoor displays including anchors, boats and early hydrofoils. Visit the wood sculpture capitol of North America in St. Jean Port Joli and see reproductions of Norman Rockwell illustrations onto wood sculptures. Arrive in Riviere du Loup for a two-night stay. B, D Day 4: Whale Encounter Visit the rare style concrete reinforced, octagonal shaped Pointe-au-Pere’s Lighthouse with a guide. Frequently shrouded in mists, this is where engineers tested the world’s first foghorns.

Marine mammals abound on the south shore of the St. Lawrence so bring your sharp eye for this unique whale encounter and sea outing. The view of the rugged coast, islands and heritage lighthouses are amazing, too! B, D Day 5: Reford Garden (Jardins de Metis) A drive along the St Lawrence southern shore of coastal levees and hills gives way to lakes, woodlands, and sinuous rivers. Discover the famous English-inspired Reford Gardens (Jardins de Metis) home to the International Garden Festival.

Enjoy lunch highlighting regional and local products along with fresh herbs from the Garden itself.

Continue to Matane, a maritime village famous for its “Matane Shrimp”. Visit the fish ladder observation center to see why Matane also boasts one of the best salmon rivers in Quebec. Enjoy overnight seaside accommodations. B, L

Day 6: The Jewel of Gaspe A scenic drive on the Lighthouse Trail gives rise to the rugged Chic Choc Mountains and the nearby windmill farm. Discover the unique character of Forillon National Park where diverse geological formations and astonishing flora and fauna define its wild beauty. A sunset excursion reveals the secrets of the mysterious lobster by a local fisherman and offers an opportunity to “rise a lobster trap” while on an exclusive lobster fishing adventure. Two-night stay in Perce. B, D

Day 7: Bonaventure Island/Perce Rock Enjoy a boat excursion accompanied by a naturalist to Bonaventure Island, sanctuary to the largest migratory bird refuge in North America. Cruise around the majestic Rocher Perce (French – Perce Rock). This multicolored limestone monolith rises from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean at land’s end and is known to be one of the most spectacular natural arches in the world. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon in this quaint fishing town. B, D Day 8: Dalhousie (New Brunswick) Feast your eyes on more amazing coast line as we ride through small fishing villages toward Dalhousie. Travel along the pristine Gaspe’ Peninsula with breathtaking views of the Chaleur Bay. Costumed heritage interpreters will bring to life the amazing stories and artifacts recovered from The Machault wreck during our visit to Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site of the last naval battle between France and England for possession of North America. Cross the J. C Van Horne Bridge into New Brunswick and delight in the small town charm and hospitality in Dalhousie. B, D

August 14-23, 2012 Per person rates* double $2499 triple/quad $2287 single $3188

* Includes roundtrip airfare from IND.

Combine this tour with the Cape Cod tour on page 27 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

The Gaspe Peninsula (Gaspesie), is located on the eastern tip of the province of Quebec, north of New Brunswick. It is mostly a coastal region being surrounded by the St. Lawrence estuary and gulf as well as by the Bay of Chaleur. In 2009, National Geographic Society named Gaspe one of the top 3 most beautiful destinations in the world.

Day 9: Maine Journey alongside North America’s oldest mountains, the Appalachians. Stop along the way at the French fry capital of the world, Florenceville-Bristol, then overnight in Maine. B, D Moose in Maine

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Day 1: Sunken Gardens Arrive in Salt Lake City by air then travel to Pocatello, Idaho for the night. Along the way, visit the Sunken Garden surrounded by rock walls. D Day 2: The Moon and the Sun Tour the birthplace of the world’s first electricity from atomic energy at EBR- 1 Atomic Museum National Historic Landmark. Next, journey back in time to explore the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, a geological jewel and one of the best places in the world to see the awesome effects of volcanism. 2000 years after the eruption of this volcano, the landscape is still ever-changing. Check into America’s first destination resort, Sun Valley Resort featuring the old-world charm and ambiance of a cozy European alpine village. B, D Day 3: Ice and Sand Explore the “village” before departing to discover more of Idaho. Walk on a suspended wooden walkway over a glacier through the largest lava ice caves known in the world, Shoshone Indian Ice Caves. Delight in quality farmstead cheese made by hand at Ballard Family Dairy & Cheese and the spectacular Bruneau Dunes, rising 470 feet above small lakes in the high desert. This evening we arrive in Boise, ID for a 2-night stay. B, D Day 4: Boise “Best City” Did you know that Boise has been listed in over a dozen magazines on their “best cities” lists? Explore the Greenbelt path and park along the river, the Basque Museum and Cultural Center (more Basques reside in Boise than any other U.S. city) and the Old Idaho Territorial Penitentiary. B, D Day 5: West Central Idaho “All aboard” on the Thunder Mountain Line as we wind our way around the narrow canyon alongside the Payette River towards Cascade, ID. Travel through Payette National Forest and visit the smokejumpers base in McCall. Overnight on the banks of the Salmon River in Riggins, gateway to the spectacular mountains, canyons and rivers of west central Idaho. B, D

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Day 6: 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 an historic cabin and museum along the way. Enchanted by the views and curious history, this will be a safe adventure never to be forgotten! Overnight in the charming town of Lewiston. B, L

August 22-31, 2012 Per person rates* double $2481 triple/quad $2249 single $3176

* Includes roundtrip airfare from IND.

Combine this tour with Yellowstone on page 24 OR Pacific Northwest on page 28 and Day 7: Northern Panhandle of Idaho Visit the Nez Perce Museum then view Port Lew- take $450 off the comiston barges at the confluence of the Clearwater bined per person rate! and Snake Rivers and along the mighty Salmon River. Enjoy the view through Palouse country with its golden wheat, lentil and barley fields, and the six mile corridor of majestic Great White Pine into the northern panhandle of Idaho. This part of Idaho has some of the largest and most pristine lakes and beautiful scenic drives. Stroll the world’s longest floating boardwalk or browse the shops before checking into the hotel for a two night stay in Coeur D’Alene. B, D

Day 8: Northern Panhandle of Idaho A cruise on Coeur d’Alene Lake, scenic drive across the Silver Valley, tour of the oldest standing building in Idaho - Cataldo Mis- Coeur d’Alene Lake sion, and visit to historic silver mine are “must Did you know? see” adventures in this part of the Gem state. B, D • Idaho is 63% public land, managed by the Day 9: Emerald City federal government.

Traverse across Washington State with a stop at • The deepest river Riverfront Park in Spokane, home to magnificent gorge in North America Spokane Falls and gathering place of the nations is Idaho’s Hells Canyon at Expo 74. The Falls are a dramatic transition (7,900 ft deep) along the 111-mile run of the Spokane River which • Idaho has 3,100 miles runs from Lake Coeur d’Alene to Lake Roosevelt. of rivers - more than Sit back and relax on the road to picturesque Seany other state. attle for an overnight stay. B, D • Nearly 85% of all commercial trout sold in the Day 10: Return Home US is from Idaho.

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shop, stroll, and “people August 24-31, 2012 watch” in quaint Provinc- Per person rates* • A guided tour of historic Boston, includ- etown. B, D double $1796 ing famous landmarks of the Freedom triple/quad $1630 Trail, Old North Church, USS Constitution, Day 5: Martha’s Vineyard single $2293 Bunker Hill Monument and more!

This morning board the * Includes airfare • Whale-watching cruise and Plymouth ferry for a ride to the time- from IND. less and enchanting MarRock Lower price than tha’s Vineyard; a place • A visit to Martha’s Vineyard 2009!

• Time to shop at Boston’s famous Quincy rich in history, inspiration, creativity, and beauty.

Day 2: Boston, MA Market Combine this tour Enjoy a full day with a • A visit to the Breakers, an opulent “cot- Accompanied by a local with Maine & Gaspe guide, visit each of the 6 local guide as we extage” in Newport, RI island town’s treasures - Peninsula on page 25 plore historic down• A guided tour of Cape Cod the picturesque whaling and take $450 off the town Boston. So much community of Edgartown, combined per person history and culture in this city, including the site of the Boston Massa- the lacy Victorian gingerbread cottages of Oak rate! cre, the Paul Revere House and the USS Constitu- Bluffs, the magnificent stone walls tion! B, D surrounding oceanview fields of ChilDay 3: Plymouth and Cape Cod Today we make our way to Plymouth for a look mark to the grand at the “rock” and an afternoon at sea to see some cliffs of Aquinnah whales! Our day’s journey continues as we em- (Gay Head), the rusbrace Cape Cod for a 3-night stay at a local hotel. tic feel of West TisThis evening we dine at a local favorite, Alberto’s bury, and the port town of Vineyard Restaurante. B, D Haven.

Martha’s Day 4: Cape Cod Vineyard has someOn tour with a local guide, view picturesque wind- thing to offer everymills, lighthouses, Cape Cod National Seashore one. After a full day, Boston, MA Park and more. There will be plenty of time to return to our hotel on Cape Cod. B, D Day 1: Fly into Boston Arrive via air to Boston, MA. After checking into our hotel, The Clarion Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel, enjoy a delicious dinner while savoring the views of the beach. D

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Day 6: Rhode Island Visit the coastal town of Newport, RI, the one-time summer home of America’s millionaires. Tour one of these opulent “cottages”, the Breakers, and enjoy a little free time in historic downtown Newport before we depart west towards home. B, D

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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 Sept. 1-12, 2012 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 and inviting area. double $3068 Day 1: Arrival in Seattle, WA enjoy the grandeur of the Canadian Rocky Moun- triple/quad $2789 Fly into Seattle and overnight just north of the tains while looking for Beaver, Elk, Osprey and single $3905 city. D more! Don’t forget your camera! When we return * Includes roundtrip to Banff, we will enjoy a gondola ride to the top of airfare from IND. Day 2: Vancouver, BC Sulphur Mountain for a bird’s eye view. B, D Combine this tour with Travel into Canada to visit cosmopolitan VancouIdaho on page 26 OR ver and its beautiful parks with a local guide. After Day 8: Kootenay Park, BC Northwest Coast on our touring, we will check in for our 2-night stay. Trek through scenic Kootenay Park and Radium page 30 and take $450 B, D Hot Springs, BC. Arrive in Whitefish, MT where off the combined per we unpack our bags for a 2-night stay. B, D person rate!

Day 3: Vancouver Island, BC Ferry to Vancouver Island to visit world-famous Day 9: Glacier National Park Butchart Gardens where we’ll dine overlooking Explore Glacier National Park aboard the narthe beautiful gardens. Afterwards, visit the de- rated “red bus jammers” and the “Going-to-thelightful “British-like” city of Victoria. B, L Sun-Road”. Soak in the views of Glacier’s pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, Day 4: Revelstoke, BC and spectacular lakes. Then enjoy lunch in the After breakfast, journey along scenic roads into park. Later this afternoon, board the DeSmet, a the inland mountains of British Columbia and boat built in 1930 and launched on Lake McDonspend the night in a mountain lake hotel near ald where she still runs today, for a tranquil boat Revelstoke, British Columbia. B, D ride and intimate observation of West Glacier. Tonight, relax and enjoy the evening at your leisure.

Day 5: Lake Louise and Banff B, L Travel through Rogers Pass, Glacier and Yoho National Parks, and into Banff National Park, Day 10: Cascade Mountains, WA Canada’s oldest national park. En-route we will Our journeys take us through the Kaniksu and visit Lake Louise, the most photogenic spot in Coeur D’Alene National Forests, west on highway …thanks for the Canadian Rockies - what a treat to dine at the 2 and a scenic drive along the eastern side of the Chateau Lake Louise! Then it’s on to Banff for a Cascade Mountains to bring us to the charming making the tour of 3-night stay. B, L Bavarian-like village of Leavenworth. Herzlich the Northwest and Willkommen! B, D Canada such a sucDay 6: Athabasca Glacier cess. The meals and Travel north on the icefield parkway into Jasper Day 11: Leavenworth, WA hotels were wonderNational Park, spellbound by the awesome land- A heartfelt welcome urges us to explore this Gerful. We enjoyed all scape that surrounds us. You won’t forget the man community’s treasures. Visit the Aplets and the beautiful scenery incredible “snow coach” ride on the Athabasca Cotlets country store, the Leavenworth Fish Glacier, the azure blue of Peyto Lake and the ma- Hatchery for a tour about the ecology of the area, and…look forward jestic mountains of the Canadian Rockies! A local and have leisure time in downtown Leavenworth to another trip in the guide will entertain and educate as we explore for a Bavarian experience. Be ready to savor a near future.

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Civil War Sesquicentennial Day 1: Lincoln’s Boyhood Home Traveling south, we stop to tour the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial and have the opportunity to walk on the same ground that Abraham Lincoln did as a boy. This evening, dinner is in Lexington, KY with a special guest appearance by Mary Todd Lincoln! B, D Day 2: Jackson Remembered A scenic drive east through the Appalachians of the George Washington National Forest offers a glimpse into the regions rich natural resources.

Our local guide will join us in Lexington, VA to explore the Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery and the VMI where General Stonewall Jackson taught. His stuffed horse, Little Sorrel, can be seen at the Museum. In the heart of downtown sits the Sheridan Livery Inn which was built in 1887 as the town’s stable and carriage service and original post office. Enjoy dinner at the livery before we overnight in Lynchburg, VA. B,D Day 3: Reconciliation and Headquarters In April 1865, the healing of our nation began after four years of bloody Civil War and over 630,000 casualties. We will visit the Appomattox Court House National site of Lee’s surrender. This afternoon, in Richmond, VA, we will tour the state Capitol where Robert E. Lee accepted his Confederate Army commission and the Confederate Congress met. Then it’s off to the Museum and White House of the Confederacy where you can examine artifacts from the confederacy and experience the residence of Confederate President Davis. For dinner, be transported back to 1862 to enjoy southern cooking complete with historical characters sharing events of the “day” while a fine fiddler keeps our spirits high with music of the period! Overnight in Fredericksburg, VA. B, D Day 4: Honoring Lincoln It is difficult to imagine such an arduous job as the 16th President during the civil war. Today, we will visit the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC and the new Center of Education and Leadership focusing on Lincoln’s presidency at Ford’s Theatre.

Next, we visit the cottage, where Lincoln spent his summers, with staff guiding us through its

rooms, grounds and visitor center . Tonight, we travel further north to Frederick, MD for a special dinner at the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and a 3-night stay at the new Hilton Garden Inn. B,D Day 5: Civil War Reenactment Today, the battles of South Mountain and Antietam will be reenacted in a 150th commemoration entitled, “Maryland, My Maryland”. With more than 3,000 reenactors, we will witness the exciting drama of battle as portrayed with honor and historical accuracy. With our personal guide on board, we will tour Antietam National Battlefield to pay respect to the site of the bloodiest one day battle in American history – September 17, 1962.

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Per person rates double $1529 triple/quad $1369 single $2010 150 years ago, our great nation was transformed. Turmoil, struggles, and tragedy were the issues facing our 16th President during those 4 long years.

Travel with us through history as we visit major Civil War sites and places where President Lincoln left a footprint.

Day 6: Stirring your patriotism in Gettysburg The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War and the setting for President Abraham Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address”. Tour The Shriver House to gain a civilians perspective of the war and the new David Wills Museum, the home where Lincoln stayed the night before he delivered the Gettysburg Address. Visit the Gettysburg National Military Park including its visitor center and museum housing interactive and exhibits featuring relics from the war. The Historic 1776 Dobbin House Tavern which was used as a station on the Underground Railroad will prepare a colonial style meal with taste and gracious service of centuries ago. Don’t forget your camera as Abe Lincoln will join us to share homespun stories and recollections of his political life! B,D Day 7: Frederick, MD Visit Harpers Ferry National Park; the location of the largest capture of Union troops during the Civil War before we travel to Ohio for our overnight stay. B, L Day 8: Home After a journey through the past we travel home to share our stories and memories with our future generations. B

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Day 1: Fly into Portland, OR After our flight into Portland, OR, we will visit Portland’s signature landmark, the famous International Rose Test Gardens. D Day 2: Portland, OR The sweeping view of the Columbia River Gorge is just one of many incredible sights we’ll see on our Columbia River Gorge-Mount Hood loop tour.

Lunch at historic Timberline Lodge and the local step-on guide will enhance our tour of this pristine area of Oregon. B, L Day 3: Newport, OR Take the scenic route along the coast to Newport, OR, stopping along the way to soak in the sights of beautiful beaches and scenery including the Cannon Beach “Haystack Rock”, a geological Oregon landmark, and a stop at Depoe Bay. This evening check into The Elizabeth Street Inn and enjoy your room with an oceanview balcony and fresh baked cookies each evening! 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, enjoy lunch in the Bayfront area in Newport. This afternoon we will visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium. We might even catch a sea lion or sea otter feeding! Enjoy leisure time to shop and browse the quaint shops before returning to the Inn. This evening we will enjoy a beachfront bonfire as we celebrate our visit to Newport, OR. (weather permitting) B, L Day 5: Crater Lake In Florence, OR we will stop to view the massive sand dunes that characterize this area of the coast. A trip to Oregon would not be complete without a visit to one of the most photographed lakes in the country; Crater Lake. Featuring magnificent blues and sheer surrounding cliffs almost two thousand feet high, it is a place of immeasurable beauty. Dinner and overnight will be at the Crater Lake Lodge. B, D Day 6: Grants Pass, OR

After a morning view from the rim of Crater Lake, travel west to Grants Pass, OR. Board a boat for a scenic guided excursion of Hellsgate Canyon, Rogue River traveling amidst remarkable rock shapes. See the canyon where John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn filmed “Rooster Cogburn”. After dinner, we will overnite in Crescent City, CA. B, D Day 7: Redwood National Park Today travel into Northern CA and visit Redwood National Park and see the tallest living things on earth, evergreen trees that grow to 350 feet!

This evening enjoy dinner in Fort Bragg, CA before our overnight stay. B, D

Day 8: Scenic train ride This morning we board the famous Skunk Train steam engine in its 127th year of operation! We will travel as the train did in 1885 from Fort Bragg to Northspur chugging along through the beautiful redwoods. Bring your camera as common sightings include blue heron, egrets, osprey, ducks, and the occasional lounging turtle! Did you know the trains were nicknamed for their original gas engines, which prompted folks to say: “You can smell ‘em before you can see ‘em.” In the midst of the Redwood Forest, we will enjoy a delicious catered BBQ lunch. Travel to the quaint town of Healdsburg for dinner on your own before continuing to our hotel in the San Francisco area for a 2-night stay. B, L Day 9: San Francisco It’s off to Pier 33 this morning to catch the ferry ride across the bay to Alcatraz Island. Formerly off-limits to the public, the “Rock” invites us to experience the beauty, history and uniqueness of this legendary federal prison. Next, enjoy the “city by the bay” with a local guide. We’ll see the architecture of the city, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Nob Hill, Cable Cars and many scenic views of the bay. Enjoy leisure time in Fisherman’s Wharf to shop and explore, then dinner and a west coast sunset to complete our day. B, D Day 10: Return home Return flight home. B

Sept. 5-14, 2012 Sept. 13-22, 2012 Per person rates* double $2541 triple/quad $2288 single $3299

* Includes roundtrip airfare from IND.

Same price since 2010!

Combine this tour with Pacific Northwest on page 28 OR Canyonlands on page 35 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

Explore the gems of the US northwest with Sunrise Tours. This tour features Mount Hood, Pacific Coast Beach and Ocean, Crater Lake Lodge, California Redwoods, and San Francisco!

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Day 1: Indianapolis area -Bellville, OH Travel east to central Ohio for an overnight stay. D

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 Travel across Pennsylvania to New York. Enroute enjoy dinner at Torches on the Hudson Restaurant featuring delicious food, great views of the Hudson River, and the biggest fish tank you have likely ever seen! B, D Day 3: West Point Military Institute and Culinary Institute of America The oldest military academy in the country, West Point Military Academy, awaits us. Walk the paths of generals and presidents as you trace the footsteps of our country’s great leaders. Next, visit the lifelong home and museum of Franklin D. Roosevelt in Hyde Park, featuring a rose garden.

Tonight, enjoy the pleasure of dining in one of the four-star restaurants of the Culinary Institute of America! B, D Day 4: Gardens at Kykuit Visit the mansion and gardens at Kykuit (home

of the Rockefeller family) and Sunnyside (Washington Irving’s romantic riverfront home). Enjoy the quiet beauty of historic Hudson Valley. This evening dine with views of the Hudson River and check into the Marriott Teaneck, NJ for a 3-night stay B, D

Day 5: New York City and Broadway See NYC from a different perspective this day as we visit Ellis Island, where so many people began new lives in the USA and you can research your family history. Also, visit the Statue of Liberty and enjoy the magnificent view of the New York skyline from across the Hudson River. After dinner, we are off to see a Broadway theater performance (TBD). B, D

Sept. 10-17, 2012 Per person rates double $1631 triple/quad $1477 single $2095

Same price since 2008!

Day 6: New York City tour Explore New York City West Point Military Academy with a local guide.

Spend the day exploring such places as Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue, watching the people at Rockefeller Center and visiting the unique area Thank you for the of Chinatown in lower Manhattan. A highlight of most wonderful trip the tour will be a visit to the newly opened and poignant 9/11 Memorial at Ground we have had in a long Zero. This evening, rise to the “Top time. of the Rock” in Rockefeller Center for a bird’s eye view of the Big Apple. - M. Pitcher B, D NY/Hudson Valley

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Then it’s back toward Indianapolis with an overnight stay in eastern Ohio. B, D The home of the Rockefeller family, Kykuit

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Majestic Colorado

Day 1: Colorado Springs, CO Fly into Colorado Springs and settle in for our 2-night stay. D

Do you know why Colorado is nicknamed the Centennial State?

Colorado is nicknamed the Centennial State because it entered the union as the 38th state in 1876, 100 years after the signing of the Declaration of Independence!

Day 2: Pike’s Peak It is no wonder the poem and song “America the Beautiful” was inspired by the views from Pikes Peak. See for yourself as you take the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway to the top! After lunch at the four-star rated Cliff House, we’re off to the Garden of the Gods, Colorado’s version of Eden that contains windswept rock formations and sandstone towers with names like “Kissing Camels” and “Weeping Indian”. B, L

Day 3: Canon City, CO Travel to Canon City, CO, and board the Royal Gorge Train for a 24-mile journey into the canyon. Next we visit Great Sand Dunes National Monument. The wind-swept dunes rise 750 feet high against the beautiful backdrop of the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountain. Alamosa, CO, is our home for the night. B, D Day 4: Durango, CO Relax and enjoy our scenic drive west towards Durango with interesting stops along the way. Overnight in Durango for 2 nights. B, D Day 5: Mesa Verde National Park Spend the day exploring Mesa Verde National

Park with a local guide. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to over 4,000 known archeological sites and cliff dwellings, this is one of the top 5 “must see” sites in Colorado according to ABA. B, D

Sept. 19-27, 2012 Per person rates * double $2199 triple/quad $1991 single $2822 * Includes roundtrip airfare from IND

Day 6: Durango-Silverton Railroad This morning it’s “All Aboard” as we meet the Durango-Silverton narrow-gauge train. The line was constructed to haul silver and gold ore from the San Juan Mountains but passengers soon realized it was the VIEW that was truly precious! After lunch in Silverton, we’ll drive the “Million Dollar Highway”, visit the little mountain town of Ouray, known as “Switzerland of the Rockies”, and continue our scenic drive to Gunnison National Monument for an eagle’s eye view of the Black Canyon. Overnight in Grand Junction, CO. B, L

Come with us to explore Colorado’s majestic mountains, natural beauty and friendly folk. Take the world’s highest cog railroad to the summit of Pikes Peak, a scenic train ride through the Royal Gorge, and the vintage steam train Durango & Silverton on this great adventure. Gaze at the awe-inspiring scenery while traveling Day 7: Colorado National Monument between historic and Visit the Colorado National Monument this morn- lively, colorful Colorado ing. You will see sheer-walled, red rock canyons cities! and you may even spy bighorn sheep and soaring eagles. Later, drive eastward on I-70, traveling through the beautiful Glenwood Canyon towards Denver, CO. B, D Day 8: Denver Today is devoted to exploring Denver, CO, the Mile High City.

Tour the Denver U.S. Mint (based on availability), Coors Brewery and the state Capitol.

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Day 1: Ohio Travel to Northern Ohio. D

Day 2: Historic Jefferson Clinton Hotel, Syracuse, NY Arrive in Syracuse, NY and check into the Jefferson Clinton Hotel, a “Historic Hotel of America”, which was built in 1927 and is located in the historic Armory Square neighborhood of downtown Syracuse. B, D Day 3: The Sagamore on Lake George, Bolton Landing, NY Visit the Erie Canal Museum, housed within the only surviving weighlock building in the US, to learn about the economic importance and engineering achievement of the Canal. Check into the beautiful Sagamore Resort on Lake George for a two-night stay and enjoy a guided tour of this historic property. Originally built in 1883 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Sagamore is found on a private island (Green Island) on Lake George, all of which are located within New York Adirondack State Park. In 1954, the hotel hosted the National Governor’s Conference, presided over by Vice President Richard M. Nixon, and hosted by Governor Thomas E. Dewey. Lake and foliage views from the Resort are priceless! Enjoy a delectable dinner at the Resort this evening. B, D Day 4: Lake George luncheon cruise Enjoy a morning of leisure at the Resort before a lunch cruise aboard the Lac du Saint Sacrement, the largest cruise ship on Lake George. Spend a relaxing evening as you wish amidst the fall beauty at the Sagamore. B, L Day 5: Omni Mt. Washington Resort, Bretton Woods, NH Travel into the White Mountains of New Hampshire for a two-night stay at the Omni Mt. Washington Resort, a masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture completed in 1902 after two years of work by 250 Italian master craftsmen.

The Resort, a National Historic Landmark, has recently undergone $60 million in renovations.

Celebrities, politicians, and dignitaries have long

sought the comfort of the Mt. Washington Resort; you can still see Babe Ruth’s golf locker at the Hotel, which was also the site of the 1944 Bretton Woods International Monetary Conference which established the US Dollar as the backbone of international exchange. After a guided tour of the property, enjoy a delicious meal on property. B, D

Sept. 21-30, 2012 Per person rates double $2549 triple/quad $2236 single $3708

Day 6: Conway Scenic Railway Take a scenic ride through the White Mountain National Forest on the Kancamagus Highway, known locally as “the Kanc”, to Conway, NH. Delight in a nostalgic train ride aboard the Conway Scenic Railway, featuring a delicious three-course lunch. Enjoy an evening on your own at the Omni Mt. Washington Resort. B, L Day 7: Colony Hotel, Kennebunkport, ME Travel to the coast of Maine and the Colony Hotel, a “Historic Hotel of America” in Kennebunkport, ME. The Colony enjoys a spectacular location on a rock promontory overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Kennebunk River.

Featuring a heated saltwater pool The Colony Hotel on the ocean in Kennebunkport, ME and beautiful gardens, the hotel is located within walking distance of the charming village of Kennebunkport. B, D Day 8: Newburgh, NY After a leisurely morning in Kennebunkport, travel to Newburgh, NY for dinner at Sunrise favorite, Torches on the Hudson, featuring delicious food, great views of the Hudson River, and the biggest fish tank you have likely ever seen! B, D Day 9 Ohio Travel to Northern Ohio. B, D Day 10: Return home

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Seattle, Vancouver & Victoria

Day 1: Fly into Seattle Fly into Seattle and travel across the Canadian border to cosmopolitan Vancouver for a 2-night stay. Vancouver is a dynamic, multicultural city set in a spectacular natural environment alongside the bluegreen waters of the Pacific Ocean. D

Day 2: Vancouver You’ll start the day exploring the city with a local guide including the spectacular Queen Elizabeth Gardens, the green jewel of Vancouver Stanley Park, and the third largest Chinatown in North America. In the afternoon you’ll visit Grouse Mountain which includes activities such as a panoramic ride to the mountain, a lumberjack show and a birds of prey demonstration. B, D Day 3: Butchart Gardens and Victoria This morning you will take the ferry to Vancouver Island and visit the world famous Butchart Gardens, featuring 55 acres of stunning and meticulously kept gardens. Enjoy fine dining at the gardens for lunch before continuing on to the charming “British-like” city of Victoria. Watch the local street entertainers, enjoy an afternoon tea or perhaps visit one of the local art galleries or museums. This evening you overnight in Victoria.

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Day 4: San Juan Islands and Seattle Relax and enjoy the natural beauty as you embark on a 3-hour ferry ride that weaves its way through the San Juan Islands. Upon landing, you’ll have an opportunity to tour the only commercial jet assembly plant in North America at the Boeing Factory. You’ll then continue to Seattle where you will ride to the top of the Space Needle to enjoy the views and a unique dining experience! You begin your 2-night stay in Seattle this evening. B, D

Sept. 22-27, 2012

Per person rates* double $2179 triple/quad $2032 single $2672

* Includes roundtrip airfare from IND.

Day 5: Seattle Today you’re off to explore Seattle, the Emerald City! You begin with a visit and tour of the renowned Pike Place Market where we experience the sights and sounds of the bustling mar- Seattle, WA ketplace. You’ll also visit the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks to watch the boats traverse the locks, view fish through an underwater viewing area and stroll the adjacent botanical gardens. Spend the afternoon with a local guide to provide history and insight into the area as you visit Historic Pioneer Square and other local favorite spots. B, D Day 6: Fly home Today you catch your return flight home. B

Cards versus Padres and Dodgers Day 1: San Diego, Game 1 Board a morning flight for warm and sunny San Diego where we will check into the Hotel Indigo.

This new luxury hotel is steps away from Petco Park and features beautiful modern guest rooms, views of downtown San Diego and a rooftop lounge area. This evening watch as the Cardinals battle the Padres in the first game of our west coast trip from our great seats in Petco Park. B, D Day 2: San Diego, Game 2 After a filling breakfast your day is free to explore San Diego as you wish. You may choose to see the historic Gaslamp Quarter, relax on the beach and take a stroll on the boardwalk or maybe hop on the San Diego Trolley, just steps from the front door, with access to Old Town, Mission Valley and East San Diego. Tonight we will enjoy a delicious dinner before attending game two of our trip. B, D

Day 3: Los Angeles, Game 3 The City of Angels is our next stop this morning as we head north up the beautiful California coast to Los Angeles. Tonight we will see the Cardinals take on the competitive Los Angeles Dodgers.

Overnight in LA area. B, D Day 4: Los Angeles, Game 4 Dodger Stadium is one of the most historic and iconic stadiums in the MLB, and today we will get a behind the scenes guided tour of this baseball landmark. Then we will depart for the beautiful Santa Monica Pier where you are free to relax on the beach, shop, play games, or rent a bike. Be sure to grab a world famous Dodger Dog tonight as we see if the Cardinals help Sunrise Tours have a “Happy Flight” home as they take on LA in the final game of our trip. B, L Day 5: Return home Board a flight for Indianapolis. B

Sept. 11-15, 2012 Per person rates* double $1799 triple/quad $1654 single $2232

* Includes roundtrip airfare from IND.

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Canyonlands of Southern Utah Come explore the southern Utah Canyonlands and discover it’s monumental beauty!

Day 1: Cedar City, UT Fly into Las Vegas and travel to Cedar City for a 2-night stay. Begin the tour of the rugged west with dinner and Cowboy poetry. B, D Day 2: Bryce Canyon Explore spectacular Bryce Canyon National Park, famous for its multi-colored Hoodoos, a unique geological formation, and some of the world’s best air quality. Then discover the often missed Cedar Breaks National Monument, known for a mixture of delicate shades of colors.B, D Day 3: Capitol Reef and Moab Visit Capitol Reef National Park known for a water pocket fold (a giant wrinkle in the Earth’s crust) and its fruit orchards. Discover the small resort town of Moab, UT located at the center of some of the most stunning red rock landscapes on Earth. Tonight’s treat: a hearty barbeque dinner, then an exhilarating boat ride followed by a spectacular light and sound show. Two nights rest in the heart of this quaint western town. B, D Day 4: Canyonlands National Park Discover the sculpted pinnacles and buttes of Canyonlands National Park and enjoy the commanding views across many miles of very deep canyons in all directions. Marvel at the amazing views of the snaking meanders of the Colorado River at one of the most photographed scenic vistas: Dead Horse Point State Park. A picnic lunch on the riverside, then discover the red rock landscape of Arches National Monument, the world’s largest concentration of natural stone arches. Enjoy an evening at leisure. B, L Day 5: From Monument Valley to Lake Powell Hear about the Native American heritage of this area as we explore the back roads of Monument Valley, the eighth wonder of the world. A Navajo guide will lead us amid perhaps the most enduring and definitive images of the American West.

Cross into Arizona for a cruise on beautiful Lake Powell. The boat takes us into both Navajo with its tapestry laden walls, and through twisting Antelope canyons – one where we can almost touch

the sides of the cliffs! B, L, D

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Per person rates* double $2237 Day 6: Grand Canyon – North Rim triple/quad $2030 The mysteries of Glen Canyon Dam are explained single $2858 with a guided tour to the crest and inside the dam * Includes roundtrip before traveling to the north rim of the Grand airfare from IND. Canyon. Less visited than the south rim, but truly as beautiful, enjoy spectacular views from Combine this tour with Point Imperial, highest point on the canyon rim. Northwest Coast on Sit back in the rocking chairs on the front porch page 30 OR Southwest of the Western Cabins at historic Grand Canyon Adventure on page 37 Lodge, just footsteps from the Canyon’s rim dur- and take $450 off the ing this one night stay inside the Grand Canyon combined per person National Park. B, D rate!

Day 7: North Rim Explored Wake up to the still of the park then send greetings echoing across the Grand Canyon as you explore the park at leisure.

Delight in the seemingly unlimited views The hoodoos at Bryce Canyon from the North rim with a step-on guide before heading to Kanab, UT for the night. B, D Day 8: Zion National Park Follow the lush Virgin River along U-9 into Zion National Park where you are surrounded by massive canyon walls and a unique landscape of petrified sand dunes. Visit Valley of Fire Nevada’s oldest state park rich with red sandstone formations and the stark beauty of the Mojave Desert before checking 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

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Thank you for the wonderful trip to the Canyonlands. This was our first tour and it was spectacular.

We are already thinking of our next trip with your company.

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- E. Kellmann Canyonlands 2009

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New England Fall Adventure

Day 1: Mid-Ohio We will depart and overnight in Ohio. D

Day 2: Finger Lakes, NY More fun and great scenery as we make our way into the Finger Lakes Region of New York! Visit the George Eastman Center (Kodak founder) for a guided tour. While enjoying the ambiance of history and beauty, we will dine at a lovely historic property before traveling to our overnight stay in Syracuse, NY. B, D Day 3: Vermont As we continue eastward through central New York we’ll visit Cooperstown, featuring a tribute of recent inductee Whitey Herzog in the Baseball Hall of Fame, before arriving in Vermont for a 2-night stay. B, D Day 4: Vermont How about a walk amid the colorful trees, and a visit to a maple syrup house and country store?

We will spend a glorious day in the mountains of Vermont with our local guide. 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 as we travel the byways of Vermont and New Hampshire! There is a wealth of

places to explore before arriving at Maine’s picSept. 28-Oct. 7, turesque and beautiful coast, our home for the 2012 next 3 nights. Your hotel overlooks the rugged Oct. 5-14, 2012 coastline and adjoins a walking path on the Marginal Way. B, D Per person rates double $1889 Day 6: Ogunquit, ME triple/quad $1728 Following breakfast, we will board our coach to single $2464 travel to Portland and one of the oldest working lighthouses in the U.S., the Portland Head Light.

Tonight, enjoy an authentic Maine lobsterbake dinner. B, D Day 7: Ogunquit, ME Another hearty breakfast and we are off to cruise the harbor and learn how to catch lobster! Then, we’ll spend the afternoon in the quaint town of Kennebunkport. B, D Day 8: Scenic Roads This morning, we bid adieu to Maine and Along the Marginal Way by hotel in Ogunquit, ME travel scenic roads 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 Yale campus.

This meal satisfies the historian and the hungry! B, L Day 9: Ohio Fall foliage continues to delight the eye as we travel through Pennsylvania to our overnight stay in Ohio. B, D Day 10: Return home We arrive home with warm memories of new friends and wonderful times. B

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Southwest Grand Adventure Day 1: Fly into Las Vegas, NV Fly into Las Vegas, then check into the four-star Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino with plenty of time to relax and soak up exciting Las Vegas. D Day 2: Grand Canyon, AZ Visit the south rim of one of our great national treasures, the Grand Canyon, with time to enjoy the views and walk at our leisure. Our home tonight is directly in the park on the South Rim at the Kachina Lodge! Get your cameras ready for a spectacular sunset. B, L Day 3: Lowell Observatory, Flagstaff, AZ Awake to a highly anticipated sunrise! Bid adieu to the Grand Canyon as we enjoy a scenic drive along the East Rim. Visit an ancient Native American Pueblo at the Wupatki National Monument.

Travel to Flagstaff, AZ for a two night stay. After dinner, we will tour the night sky through the telescopes of the Lowell Observatory. B, D Day 4: Sedona area, AZ Drive through Oak Creek Canyon to Sedona. USA Today newspaper called this rugged canyon the “most scenic drive in North America.” We’ll take a narrated trolley ride of Sedona and after lunch, we will have time to browse the local galleries and boutiques. B, L Day 5: Albuquerque, NM Traveling east, while enjoying Sunrise Tours distinguished hospitality, we move along highway 40 to Albuquerque, NM, host to the world famous balloon festival, and our 3-night stay. Before we retire for the evening, we will have dinner and explore the historic area of Old Town Albuquerque.

B, D Day 6: Balloon Festival and Santa Fe Rise and shine! The glorious mass balloon ascension and opening ceremonies is a thrilling experience as hundreds of vividly colored hot air balloons rise in the morning sky. Then we’re off to Santa Fe, NM. We’ll begin our visit with a culinary delight! The Santa Fe School of Cooking, as featured on the Food Network, will educate and entertain us for lunch. Afterwards, we will explore

Santa Fe with a local guide who will offer us history and tours of the Cathedral Basilica, Palace of the Governors, San Miguel Church and Loretto Chapel. Do you know the mystery that surrounds the construction of the miraculous staircase at Loretto Chapel? B, L Day 7: Albuquerque, NM Today, you’ll have the option of taking an early morning hot air balloon ride with remarkable views of the sunrise (additional cost). Board the Sandia Peak Tramway, the world’s longest aerial tram, for a tram ride 2.7 miles above the Cibola National Forest to the Sandia Peak featuring panoramic views of the great Southwest! Our adventure continues this afternoon as you stroll between the balloons on the launch field and the dazzling evening balloon glow. What a sight to see nearly 400 balloons glowing in the desert evening sky! Following the glow, we will view a fantastic “AfterGlow” fireworks show. B, L

October 1-10, 2012 Per person rates* double $2449 triple/quad $2209 single $3166

* Includes roundtrip airfare from IND.

Combine this tour with Canyonlands on page 35 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

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

Day 8: Route 66 A must see in the area, and first stop today, is the ABQ Balloon Museum. Afterwards, we will follow along Route 66 and include a unique lunch stop before arriving in Amarillo, TX for our overnight stay. B, L Day 9: Oklahoma City, OK This morning, we’re off to Oklahoma City to visit the beautiful and contemplative Oklahoma City Memorial.

Afterwards, you will have time to explore The Bricktown District, a vibrant and San Miguel Church in Santa Fe, NM historic neighborhood that features a spectacular canal. Overnight in Oklahoma City. B, D Day 10: Return home Today we fly home from Oklahoma City. B

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Fall Splendor in the Blue Ridge Mountains featuring The Homestead Resort

Day 1: Lewisburg, WV Enjoy the fall colors and countryside as we travel to Lewisburg, WV, where we will have dinner at a local restaurant before settling down for the night. D Day 2: Hot Springs, VA - The Homestead Today we continue our drive through the scenic West Virginia mountains before touring the National Radio Astronomy Science Center(NRAO) in Green Bank, home to the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope—the Robert C. Byrd Green Bank Telescope. Astronomers from around the world use this telescope to investigate the cosmos. We then continue on to Cass, WV where we board the Cass Scenic Railway for a gorgeous 2 hour rail trip which includes a stop in Whitacker.

Our trip includes a delicious box lunch. Keep your cameras ready as we continue our travels to one of the world’s finest Resorts, the opulent National Historic landmark Homestead Resort. After a delicious dinner, relax and enjoy the fine amenities at this grand hotel including the warm spring-fed indoor swimming pool and the elegant foyer. B, L, D Day 3: Abingdon, VA – The Martha Washington

Inn This morning, we will have time to indulge in a lovely, relaxing breakfast while enjoying the hospitality of the luxurious Homestead Resort before departing for Abingdon, VA. While enroute to Abingdon, we continue our scenic ride through the W. VA mountains with stops in parks and quaint small towns along the way. Upon arriving in Abingdon, VA., one of the oldest English speaking towns in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, we will have dinner and check into the historic Martha Washington Inn for two nights. B, D

Per person rates double $1128 triple/quad $1030 single $1393

This tour features quaint towns, beautiful colors, great theater, two nights at the Martha Washington Inn, A “Historic Hotel of America” and AAA four-diamond hotel Day 4: Abingdon, VA and one night at The Enjoy a delicious hearty breakfast at the charming Homestead, one of Martha Washington Inn before soaking in the nat- the world’s finest Reural beauty of the full color Blue Ridge Mountains sorts. and exploring the charming town of Abingdon.

Return to the “Martha” for dinner before crossing the street to enjoy a show at the Barter Theatre, whose best known alumni include Gregory Peck, Patricia Neal, Ernest Borgnine, Ned Beatty, Gary Collins and Larry Linville. The Theatre takes its name from the practice of bartering –Robert Porterfield, an unemployed actor and Southwest Virginia native, opened the theatre in 1933, at the height of the Depression. The price of admission was 35 cents or the equivalent in food. Most patrons brought produce or canned goods, although some of the more unusual items that were used for admission price included a live hog and a dead rattlesnake! B, D Day 5. Return Home Enjoy another fine breakfast at the “Martha” before departing Abingdon. As we make our way homeward, we travel through Kentucky making a surprise stop along the way before reaching home! B

The Homestead Resort

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Switzerland and Northern Italy

Day 1: Depart USA Overnight flight to Zurich, Switzerland. D, B (inflight)

Day 2: Arrive Zurich – Lucerne Upon arrival in Zurich, the largest city in Switzerland, we clear customs and meet our local guide for a walking tour of Zurich’s Old Town, located on beautiful Lake Zurich. After our tour enjoy free time for lunch and exploring. Make sure to stop and sample some Swiss chocolate in a local shop. Then we continue on to Lucerne and enjoy a welcome dinner at our hotel, the Radisson SASLucerne. D Day 3: Lucerne A city of almost 80,000 residents, Lucerne sits on a lake of the same name and features views of Mt. Pilatus of the Swiss Alps, making it one of the most picturesque towns in Switzerland. Views of the lake, the mountains and the fall color will be spectacular! Our tour with a local guide will include the old walls, the Chapel Bridge, the poignant Lion Monument and other highlights of Lucerne. Tonight we enjoy a fondue dinner. B, D Day 4: Lucerne We board a train and enjoy stunning scenery as we cross the Brünig Pass to Interlaken. Interlaken, or “between the lakes”, is located between Lake Brienz and Lake Thun. This charming town has been popular with tourists since the early 19th century because of the lakes and its spectacular views of the Swiss Alps. We return to Lucerne this evening where dinner is on your own. B Day 5: Lucerne Today is a free day. Explore Lucerne on your own, or, weather permitting, those who wish may take an optional cog rail train to the top of Mt. Pilatus.

Dinner is on your own tonight. You might wish to book dinner on a lake cruise. B Day 6: Lake Como After a beautiful ride through the mountains to the Italian Lakes District, enjoy a cruise on Lake Como. Lake Como is the third largest lake in Italy and is one of the deepest in all of Europe. It has been a popular spot for recreation and relax-

ation since Roman times, and more recently actor Oct. 13-23, 2012 George Clooney bought a villa on its shores! ToPer person rates* night we overnight in Lake Como. B, D double $4769 single $5219 Day 7: Lake Como, Lugano Switzerland After breakfast we take a short drive to the city of Lugano, located in the Italian speaking region of Ticino, Switzerland. Since the mountain ranges are north of this lakeside hamlet, Lugano features a more moderate climate than the rest of Switzerland. A local guide will join us for an orientation tour of the city. We’ll enjoy free time and opportunities to visit the many quaint shops, take a funicular ride up Mount Bré or explore via the local tourist train. Before returning to our hotel we will sample some of the wines of the region. Dinner is on our own tonight. B

* Includes roundtrip airfare from IND.

Did you know?

• In researching parts of this tour, Sunrise tour planner Kristen Dalrymple took the train ride from Lucerne to InterDay 8: Milan, Verona Travel to Milan for a short city tour, including the laken and she considers exquisite shopping area and the the Piazza del it a highlight of the tour.

Duomo where we stop to tour the Duomo complete with ascension to the dome for an unpar- • This is an original Sunalleled view from among the spires. The Milan rise Tour itinerary. A Cathedral, with its amazing spires and flying but- Sunrise Tour manager tresses, is one of the most famous and recogniz- will accompany the able in the world. Continue on to fair Verona, fa- tour from start to finmous for the Juliet Balcony. Dinner tonight is at ish, and local guides will enhance your European our hotel. B, D experience.

Day 9: Padua, Venice Continue our visit to Northern Italy today stop- • We planned this tour ping in Padua, an historic university town rich during October bein art and architecture. A highlight of our tour cause the fall foliage in of Padua will be a visit to the Cappella degli Switzerland should be Scrovegni, the chapel built by Enrico Scrovegni in amazing, and the tourist 1303. After a short break we continue on to Ven- crowds will be smaller. ice and a free evening to explore what has been called “the most beautiful city built by man”. B Day 10: Venice Enjoy a walking tour of the “floating city” of Venice, including St. Mark’s Cathedral, St. Mark’s Square and the Grand Canal. Enjoy a free afternoon to spend as you please. This evening enjoy a farewell dinner together. B, D Day 11: Return Drive to the Venice Airport for our return flight. B

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San Antonio Holiday

Day 1: St. Louis Depart Indianapolis mid-day and travel to St. Louis for an overnight stay.

Day 2: Oklahoma Bring your holiday spirit on this festive journey to San Antonio as we travel thrugh Oklahoma and overnight in Muskogee. Tonight, enjoy the town’s annual Christmas light display. D Day 3: Hill Country Our travels take us to the Hill Country of Texas.

We’re in for a special treat at Burnet, Texas’ Main Street Bethlehem. This traditional Christmas pageant is sure to warm our hearts. B, D Day 4: Gruene, TX Visit charming Gruene, Texas, designated an historic town by the Texas legislature. Browse the shops, visit the oldest dance hall in Texas or stop in for a free wine tasting of Texas and German wines at The Grapevine. In San Antonio, check into the beautiful Drury Plaza Riverwalk, with a “Tiffany” inspired lobby featuring 50-foot ceilings! This evening, enjoy a delightful cruise on the river aglow with holiday lights. B, L

Day 5: San Antonio This morning, we’ll tour the Institute of Texas Culture and Market Square where you can browse and shop to your heart’s content! This afternoon, we’ll view the IMAX theatre’s presentation, The Price of Freedom. B, D

Dec. 7-15, 2012 Per person rates double $1429 triple/quad $1281 single $1871

Day 6: San Antonio Our local guide will take us to the historic Alamo, Fort Sam Houston, Mission San Jose, and The Governor’s Palace, followed by a wonderful lunch at the renowned Guenther House, located in the 1860 home of the Pioneer Flour Mills’ founding family, and a huge hit with past tour goers. Then, you are free to stroll the River Walk, do a bit of last minute Christmas shopping or just relax. Perhaps you’d like to take a dip in the rooftop pool or hot tub at our hotel tonight? B, L Day 7: Marshall, TX Today, we begin our journey home. En route, enjoy the hospitality of the Maplecroft Family Historic Home and costumed hosts who will serve us a candlelight dinner complete with a Victorian Christmas ambiance in Marshall, TX. B, D

Did you know?

The average temperature in San Antonio during the month of December is 65 degrees!

Day 8: St. Louis We continue to St. Louis for an overnight stay. B, D Day 9: Return home Our holiday trip to San Antonio is a collection of sweet memories and a festive spirit to carry on through the holidays! B

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The 124th Rose Parade and more!

Stop and smell the roses at the 124th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California! Always a favorite with Sunrise Tours travelers, this wonderful New Year’s trip packed with lots of activity is sure to foster many fond memories.

Day 1: Fly into Los Angeles Catch a flight into Los Angeles and check into the Marriott in Manhattan Beach, our comfortable home for the duration of the trip. D Day 2: 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 3: Behind the Parade Scenes; Bringing in the New Year Go behind the scenes to see how the Rose Bowl floral floats are constructed. Don’t be shy in asking questions. 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 “Mid-West New Year’s Eve celebration”,. to be ready to rise early the

next morning for the 124th Rose Parade! B, D

Dec. 29, 2012Jan. 3, 2013 Per person rates* double $2168 triple/quad $1998 single $2679

Day 4: Rose Parade Enjoy a great view of the Tournament of Roses Pa- * Includes roundtrip rade from your reserved seating - you can’t help airfare from IND. but get caught up in the excitement of the crowd as the beautiful floats and proud marching bands pass by! Relax by the pool, watch some football games, or discover the neighborhood at leisure before a delicious dinner and retiring for the night. B, D Day 5: Nixon and Queen Mary Engage in a visit to one of the most controversial U.S. Queen Mary Presidents, Richard Nixon. His Presidential Library and Museum kicks off the centennial year of Nixon’s life and deeds: good and bad, with an honest look at the man and his history. Listen to the infamous Watergate tapes, participate in the interactive video theaters and high-tech galleries, step aboard Army One, the helicopter used by Presidents Kennedy, Johnson, Nixon and Ford before touring the mystery and history of the Queen Mary. B, D

This year the Tournament of Roses Parade includes a first time tribute to our nurses with a very special float.

Day 6: Return home Before catching our return flight home, we will have time for last minute souvenir shopping, or a walk along the Santa Monica pier or promenade before our flight home. B

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Policies Cancellations Our refund policy for cancellations varies according to the type of tour. Your deposit for an overnight tour 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 overnight motorcoach: Full refund up to the day of departure for medical reasons except for non-refundable expenses to us. Many hotels, restaurants & activities require pre-payment.

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

If we can get a refund on the flight or find someone to use the ticket, we will certainly pass that refund on to you. However, if we cannot obtain a refund, we will be unable to refund that portion of the tour price.

Cruise: Refund for cancellation of cruises depends on the cruise line and if you have purchased their optional trip cancellation insurance. Please call for questions on a specific cruise.

One day tours: Please see “How to book a day trip” on next page for details.

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 unless otherwise noted. For one day tours, please see “How to book a day trip” on page 31 for details. Please call us in reference to cruise payment deadlines.

Included in the Tour Price (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. Tips for the driver, tour managers, and step-on guides are left to the discretion of the traveler and should be in ac-

cordance with services received.

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 based on demand. Not all pickup points will be offered on each departure.

W 5805 Rockville Rd. (Sam’s Club) N 9333 N. Meridian St. (Meridian N. Shopping Center) E 7610 Old TRails Road (Best Western Crossroads) S 4325 Southport Crossing Way (Country Inn & Suites) Identification For any tour that leaves the United States, you must have a valid passport.

Photo ID’s are required on domestic 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 on overnight tours we accept Visa, Mastercard, 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.

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 An Overnight Tour...

After you have booked a tour and we have received your deposit, the following is a schedule of correspondences: 1) confirmation will be sent upon receipt of deposit 2) your final payment is due 30 days before departure for an all-motorcoach tour or 60 days before departure for tours involving air (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...

4) you will receive an itinerary on the first day of the tour Groups If you’ve got a group of travelers, give us a call to discuss possible special discounts 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 Tour*: Name: (as appears on ID) Nickname: Address: Phone number:

Please check appropriate boxes: single triple double quad smoking non-smoking * If your tour involves a flight, date of birth is required. Please provide below:

Email address: Roommate (s): Pickup point most convenient for you (actual pickup point may vary by demand): W 5805 Rockville Rd. (Sam’s Club) N 9333 N. Meridian St. (Meridian N. Shopping Center) E 7610 Old Trails Road (Best Western Crossroads) S 4325 Southport Crossing Way (Country Inn & Suites)

I have read, understand and agree to Sunrise Tours policies as they appear on page 42.

Please send a brochure to my friend (include name and full address):

How to book an overnight tour:

1. When you decide on a tour, you are welcome to give us a call to reserve your space and then continue to complete the following steps, or you can simply move on to step #3 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 - please call (deposits vary according to cruise line and length of cruise) 4. Mail in the form along with the deposit to: If you have any

(make checks payable to) Sunrise Tours 7911 Hunters Path questions please

Indianapolis, IN 46214 give us a call at 5. Please take a minute to read our policies and procedures.

(317) 254-8945.

How to book a day trip:

1. When you decide on a tour, you are welcome to give us a call to reserve your space and then continue to complete the following steps, or you can simply move on to step #3 2. Complete the above booking form. Please include any special requirements (diet, seat request etc.)

3. Payment will be due either 60 days before departure OR when the tour is filled. You will be notified when either of these occur. Cash or check only for 1-day trips.

4. Please take a minute to read our policies and procedures.

5. Day trip cancellation policy: After payment, full refund minus $10 processing fee if cancellation does not affect minimum or unrecoverable funds. No refund for tours canceled 48 business hours before departure. Travelers will receive a full refund for tours canceled by Sunrise Tours due to insufficient number of participants or unavoidable issues.

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in NYC

The 9/11 Memorial is open and will be included in all of our visits to New York City in 2012. See pages 17 and 31 for tours that include this site.

Spring Fling Travel Show Keep your eye out for an invitation to our Spring Fling Travel Show which will take place in April 2012.

9/11 Memorial