Sunrise Tours Spring 2011 Brochure

june 2011- 2012 volume xxvi

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

2011 Loyalty Program

We’re happy to announce that we are offering the loyalty program again in 2011. So, on your 2nd tour (of four days or more) you take with us in 2011, subtract $50 off your tour price. On the 3rd tour (of four days or more) you take with us in 2011, 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 2011.)

Glacier National Park

Hop on the red jammer bus, as seen here, to explore the magnificent grandeur of Glacier National Park on our National Parks of the Rocky Mountain Tour on page 10. Highlights include Yellowstone, Rocky Mountains and Glacier National Parks as well as the Grand Tetons, Jackson and more.

One Day Tours Ambassadors of Harmony

Saturday, June 18, 2011 Come experience these record-breaking International Chorus Champions as they perform their annual Spring Concert. Their style is the uniquely American art form of Barbershop Harmony, but when performed by a chorus of 160 men, it becomes something amazing! Perfect orchestra seats at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Before the performance, enjoy a delightful lunch at the always popular Thyme Table Café. Don’t miss it! L $96 per person

Stages, St. Louis presents A Chorus Line

Wednesday, June 22, 2011 The one singular sensation that exhilarated Broadway for over 15 years tells the story of a group of young dancers, each auditioning for the chorus of a Broadway musical. Unforgettable score by Marvin Hamlisch. We will enhance this performance with a private tour of our own Fabulous Fox Theater, where you can stand on the stage just as aspiring actors do (subject to theater schedule). Enjoy a delicious lunch served in the theater and prepared for us by The Fox Club. This will truly be a memorable experience for all theater lovers! L $119 per person

TABLE OF CONTENTS One day tours Charlie’s Chatter From the Back of the Bus

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JUNE 2011 New York/Long Island p. 5 Alaska p. 6-7 “Grand” Michigan p. 8 ‘Tis the Season p. 9 Cards versus Orioles p. 9 National Parks of the Rockies p. 10 JULY 2011 Let Freedom Ring Pacific Northwest Europe in Wisconsin Cards versus Reds Seattle and Vancouver Cards versus Brewers Idaho Yellowstone Canyonlands Colorado

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AUGUST 2011 Apostle Islands Kansas City by Train Civil War Travelogues Polar Bear Express Lewis & Clark Cape Cod

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SEPTEMBER 2011 Grand Hotel & Historic Autos p. 24 Mediterranean Cruise p. 25 Door County p. 25 New York/Hudson Valley p. 26 California National Parks p. 27 Fall Mystery p. 27 Southwest Adventure p. 28

Rose Bowl Parade (coach)

OCTOBER 2011 New England Fall Adventure Wisconsin Fall Foliage Fall Foliage Cruise New York Encore Northeast Fall Foliage Fall in the Smokies Panama Canal Cruise Cuyahoga Valley Eureka Springs and Branson Heart of Texas

MARCH 2012 New Orleans, Biloxi & Cajun p. 45 DC Cherry Blossoms p. 46

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NOVEMBER 2011 Branson p. 36 Indiana Christkindlmrkt p. 36 Lancaster & NYC p. 37 DECEMBER 2011 Holiday Grandeur Holidayville Chicago’s Holiday Spirit Classic Christmas Rose Bowl Parade (fly)

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JANUARY 2012 Florida Stay ‘N Play p. 43 Caribbean Cruise by Coach p. 44 FEBRUARY 2012 Yellowstone in the Winter

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APRIL 2012 Southern Charm Hawaii Cruise by Coach Mid-California San Francisco & Napa Valley

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MAY 2012 Blooms & Cascades Creme de la Creme

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JUNE 2012 Oregon Coast & Crater Lake p. 52 Policies Booking Forms

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“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 lunch, 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.

Prohibition Era on The Hill

Tuesday, July 12, 2011 Join us for a very unique and fascinating “Prohibition Era” Tour of The Hill area in St. Louis. Our very knowledgeable tour guide will provide story after story of that interesting time with insights on its origins back in Europe. You will actually visit various locations where certain activities and events took place, with actual evidence and artifacts still in place. Included also is a bocce lesson at a beautiful private indoor club, just to get in the mood. Enjoy a delicious lunch on The Hill, dessert at Gelato Di Riso, and stops at other venues such as the Missouri Baking Company and more. It’s an offer you can’t refuse! L $88 per person

Stages, St. Louis performance of The Secret Garden

Wednesday, August 10, 2011 A visit to our own beautiful Missouri Botanical Garden will get you ready for the magic behind Stages St. Louis production of The Secret Garden, the treasured Victorian novel that comes to life in the Tony award winning musical. Just as this timeless tale has captivated generations of readers, our beloved Garden holds a magic as well. Enjoy a little free time, followed by lunch and a private slide presentation on the Garden in the spectacular Spink Pavilion. L $109

Ste. Genevieve Wine Tour

Wednesday, September 14, 2011 Join us for an unforgettable experience in the rolling hills and lush countryside of historic Ste. Genevieve County. At Cave Vineyard, you’ll enjoy a tasting and unique tour of the cave.

Learn about the majestic animals as you tour the Crown Ridge Tiger Sanctuary. Enjoy a memorable lunch served at Tiger Ridge Restaurant. Further sampling is yours as we visit Crown Valley Winery and their new Champagne House. We will end our day at the stunning Chaumette Vineyard, with their unforgettable views. Enjoy delicious Missouri wine and leave the driving to us! L $108 per person

Stages St. Louis presents Victor/Victoria

laugh out loud at this comical and touching celebration of the many facets of love. The play takes place in the 1930’s Paris, so to get in the mood, we will begin with a step-on guided tour of St. Louis’ French history. Enjoy lunch in the warm atmosphere of Franco Restaurant, specializing in classic French dishes with a modern twist, located adjacent to Soulard Market. L $114 per person

Lewis & Clark Lock & Dam Cruise

Saturday, October 15, 2011 Join us as we cruise through the fascinating Mississippi River lock and dam system. Learn about this engineering feat as you enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. A Dixieland Band and the Captain’s commentary will entertain you during our leisurely 5 hour cruise from the Arch to the mouth of the Missouri River and back. Hopefully there will be some fall colors to enjoy as well. L $89 per person

St. Louis and the Civil War 150 Years Later

Thursday, November 17, 2011 Though not a Civil War battle site, St. Louis had its share of agony and historic locations. 150 years later, join us as we retrace this turbulent time. First off is the new Exhibit at the Missouri History Museum, The Civil War in Missouri, followed by a step-on guided tour led by museum historian Barney Bradshaw, visiting city locations associated with the war and bringing those stories to life. Upon returning to the museum you will truly enjoy lunch at Bixby’s. Touring the new Missouri Civil War Museum located in historic Jefferson Barracks will bring our day to a close. L $91 per person

Holiday Brass Concert

Tuesday, December 13, 2011 The clear sound of trumpets and other brass instruments are an integral part of Traditional Holiday Music. Join us for a morning performance of the annual Holiday Brass Concert featuring great reserved seats! Lunch at Nicoletti’s Ristorante after the show will be equally enjoyable. We plan to be returning you to your pick-up location before dark. L $99 per person

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 The classic Blake Edwards film comes to the stage with exhilarating numbers from Henry Mancini’s winning score. You’ll

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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 15 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.

Charlie’s Chatter

Jim and I have thoroughly enjoyed hosting Sunrise travelers on the three week stay in St. Pete Beach, FL and after such an incredibly cold and snowy winter in St. Louis in 2011, we think even more Sunrise travelers will want to “escape” winter with us in 2012! Your challenge will be figuring which option suits your style and time constraints for travel – how many weeks do you want to walk the white sands of St. Pete Beach (1-4 week options), do you prefer traveling by coach or air? Whichever option you choose, you will have a chance to get to know your fellow Sunrise Travelers at the weekly Sunday “Souper” Suppers and catch up on weather reports from home, get the low down on the best eateries and activities in the area and hear about the two excursions planned for the week.

Check out the photos taken during this trip by one of our travelers on our web site for just a little more enticement!

While visiting with a couple who are frequent Sunrise travelers at a recent travelogue, I heard a confession that made my day. This couple, who will remain unnamed, decided to take a trip to Sedona, a little town amidst gorgeous red rocks in Arizona, on their own. Upon their re-

turn, they added their costs, realized the wasted by: Charlene Dalrymple time and hassles incurred driving out of their way and the inconvenience of not being able to find a good restaurant until their last evening on the trip. Then they discovered they could have visited Sedona with Sunrise Tours without the hassles and for less money. This is probably a testimony I should get in writing!

At that same travelogue another traveler approached me and told of how much she is looking forward to going on the cruise we are offering this fall to the Panama Canal. Her daughter was born there and she was excited about seeing Panama once again and decided to just do it because she can do it. “Do it because I can still do it” seems to be a common motivation among our travelers. I guess Nike coined a phrase appropriate for all ages – “Just Do It”. See the National Parks, take a grandchild to a special place, ask that friend to come along, visit that 50th state, ride a scenic train, revisit a favorite ballpark, or whatever else sparks your soul – just do it! Leave the driving to Sunrise Tours! Happy Travels.

• I hope you have determined that overall the drivers at Mid-American Coaches are efficient, thoughtful, cooperative and good drivers. That happens to be my opinion and please let me know if you do not share those feelings.

• Abraham Lincoln has seen me in Washington D.C. so much in the last few years that he told Mary Todd that I lived there.

• Each of our Tour managers has their own style and they do things differently on the trips that they manage. Each one may serve beverages differently, may sit in a different seat, add humor to the trip in a different way, etc. The important thing is that they put the customer first in all that they do. That is most important and required by Sunrise Tours.

• Do people like the option of taking the bus to a cruise rather flying? Will we have more people taking a cruise if we offer a bus trip rather than a flight?

• Our civil servants are at times no longer civil or no longer servants. Should we do away with them?

• Charlie is planning our Alaskan adventure this

summer mile by mile. We are looking forward to the 30 day trip as there are differences between Alaska and other states! I know that because I have been to Alaska previously.

• John Wilkes Booth lived in a boarding house in Washington D.C., which is now the site of the Newseum Museum at the corner of 6th Street and C Street in our Capital. John Wilkes Booth shot Abraham Lincoln at 10th Street and E Street in the Ford Theater.

• Fuel costs and general economic conditions have financial gurus talking about the struggles of the worldwide travel industry. Sunrise Tours has never imposed a fuel surcharge on our trips and we do not have any plans to do so.

• Our loyalty programs are just that, our attempt to give something back to our loyal customers.

Be sure to evaluate our program to see if it fits your plans as we may do “groupons” instead.

• Charlie and I are now more selective in the trips we take than we were in 2000 because we can. You have always been selective and we at Sunrise Tours hope you continue to select us.

Please do not leave home without us.

From the Back of the Bus

by: Jim Dalrymple

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NYC and Long Island

Day 1: Ohio We begin our trip eastward to our home for the night in Ohio. We’ve got the driving 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 We 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 we arrive in Teaneck, NJ and unpack our bags for our 3-night stay. B, L Day 3: New York City Today, we will explore New York City with a local guide. Spend the day exploring Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue, reconstruction of Ground Zero, watching people at Rockefeller Center and visiting the unique area of Chinatown in lower Manhattan. The guide will provide insight into New York’s character and people, enhancing your NYC experience. B, D Day 4: New York City Today we will 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 we will enjoy a Broadway Theatre performance of the musical Catch Me If You Can, followed by dinner in the Times Square area. After dinner, take in the fabulous sights of New York 70 stories up from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck! B, D Day 5: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island We will see NYC from a historical perspective as we tour Ellis Island, where so many people be-

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gan their lives in the “land of opportunity”. We will also visit the Statue of Liberty and enjoy the magnificent view of the New York skyline. After disembarking our ferry, we’ll travel to Long Island for a 2 night stay. B, D Day 6: Long Island With a local step-on guide, we will absorb the history, culture and beauty of the South Fork of Long Island. We will visit Montauk Point Lighthouse, a winery and East Hampton for lunch and shopping during the “Life Styles of the Rich and Famous” tour. We will give you the opportunity to wiggle your toes in the ocean today as well.

Don’t forget your camera! The Inn Spot on the Bay restaurant will open their doors for our dinner. The food is delectable, and the homemade ice cream, made by the owners themselves, tops the day in a “sweet” way. B, D Day 7: Long Island This morning, we will 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, we will enjoy lunch in the Huntington area before continuing to Harrisburg, PA for our overnight stay. B, L Day 8: Harrisburg, PA We will visit The National Civil War Museum this morning. It is the only museum in The United States that portrays the entire story of the American Civil War without bias to Union or Confederate causes.

Afterwards, we will board our comfortable motorcoach for a relaxing afternoon as we pass through the rolling green hills of Pennsylvania to overnight in central, Ohio. B, D Day 9: Return home We arrive home today. B

From the serenity of St. Patrick’s Cathedral to the bustling activity of 5th Avenue and Wall Street, you will experience the city that never sleeps! Then, enjoy a wonderful contrast just 90 miles east on bucolic Long Island with its windswept Atlantic beaches, and rural maritime charm.

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Not only was this my first trip with 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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Alaska by Motorcoach Days 1-5: St. Louis to Dawson Creek, BC -Destination Mile 0 of the Alaska Highway On day 1 we travel to Burnsville, MN just south of Minneapolis; on day 2 we continue northwest through Minnesota into North Dakota and overnight in Minot – Why not? The third day takes us into the province of Saskatchewan where we visit its provincial capital Regina, home to the world famous Royal Canadian Mounted Police training academy, and overnight in its largest city Saskatoon, which lies on the South Saskatchewan River. On day 4 we travel the Yellowhead Highway into the province of Alberta and overnight in Edmonton, home of the largest mall in the world; on day 5, we continue northwest into British Columbia and overnight in Dawson Creek, the official beginning of the Alaska Highway. Enjoy a toast and dinner this evening to celebrate the beginning of our adventure on the Alaska Highway.

Day 6-8: Dawson Creek to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory on the Alaska Highway Our first 3 days on the Alaska Highway (cut through the bush in nine months during WWII but considerably improved since then!) begins with a photo stop at the Mile Zero Signpost and the Visitors’ Centre and Museum in Dawson Creek. We will overnight in Ft. Nelson and Watson Lake before reaching Whitehorse, capital city of the Yukon Territory, on day 8. This scenic drive through rugged country will include photo, and short walking trail stops, and places of interest such as the Sign Post Forest in Watson Lake.

Day 9: Whitehorse to Dawson City on the Klondike Highway Travel to lively Dawson City, Yukon, where the great 1886 gold rush began and provided world famous writers Jack London and Robert Service, Bard of the Yukon, inspiration for their works.

Pan for gold and spend an evening at Diamond Tooth Gerties while in Dawson City.

Day 10: Top of the World and Taylor Highways to Tok, Alaska Ferry ride across the Yukon River then travel the “Top-of-the-World Highway” and Taylor Highway to Tok stopping in Chicken en route. June typically brings brilliant displays of arctic poppies and lupine along much of this narrow, winding panoramic road. Welcome to Alaska!

Day 11 Fairbanks We again travel on the Alaska Highway to its end in Delta Junction. We will stop for a “photo finish” and lunch at Rika’s Roadhouse in Delta Junction, continue to North Pole for a visit with Santa, then into Fairbanks. No visit to Alaska is complete without a visit to the Alaska Museum of the North.

Highlights include Alaska’s largest gold display, extensive displays of Alaska Native art and artifacts and the movies “Dynamic Aurora” about the aurora borealis and “Winter” which gives visitors insight into life during their longest season!

Day 12-13: Denali National Park This morning cruise the Chena and Tanana Rivers on the sternwheeler Discovery and visit the home and kennels of the late four-time Iditarod winner Susan Butcher and take a native Alaskan guided tour of the Chena Indian Village.

Next travel the Skyline Drive overlooking the Tanana River Valley to Denali National Park and Preserve, home of majestic Mt. McKinley. Our 2-night stay at Denali Park Hotel in Healy allows you time to take the 8-hour shuttle bus trip to the newly completed Eielson Visitor Center 66 miles into the Park. On a clear day, Eielson offers magnificent views of Mt. McKinley. Shuttle buses stop for wildlife viewing, restroom stops and beautiful scenery and also give you the

June 11-July 10, 2011 Alaska is a popular destination, but most people visit on a cruise.

While cruising is great, this land tour provides the opportunity to see a lot more of this pristine land. Plus, you can see Alaska without ever getting on a flight!

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Please note that while this tour is specifically geared toward seniors, there are many miles traveled, one-night stays and remote visits included. Adventurous spirit required!

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flexibility to disembark / re-board anywhere along the road. You may also take a ranger-led walk or drop a fishing line, in the Savage River, no fishing license required!

Day 14: Denali to Girdwood Keep on the lookout for wildlife, Mount McKinley and more spectacular views as we travel south on Parks Highway visiting the cities of Wasilla and Anchorage before ending the day at the Hotel Alyeska Resort in Girdwood, for a 3-night stay.

Day 15: Seward and Cruise the Kenai Fjords Another scenic drive as we travel Alaska’s first All-American Road to Seward to take a Kenai Fjords Wildlife cruise to see towering peaks, beautiful glaciers, emerald coves and more of the great Alaska wilderness and to visit Exit Glacier in Kenai Fjords National Park.

Day 16: Hotel Alyeska Resort Relax and enjoy the day at the resort. A highlight will be a tram ride and lunch at the top of the mountains – what a view!

Day 17: Ferry cruise across Prince William Sound Today we travel through the tunnel to the other side of the Chugach Mountains and the picturesque town of Whittier on the shores of Prince William Sound. Here we will board the ferry and travel Alaska’s Marine Highway to Valdez.

Often called “Switzerland of Alaska” and remembered as site of the 1989 Exxon Valdez oil spill, Valdez is the terminal of the Alaskan pipeline. This evening we overnight in Copper Center, AK Day 18: Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Kluane National Park to Destruction Bay. Another lovely drive as we pass Wrangell St. Elias National Park, the largest U.S. national park and then travel the Alaska Highway on a stretch that borders the Canadian Kluane National Park. Overnight in Destruction Bay. Day 19: Haines Highway and fast ferry to Skagway Another border crossing into Alaska as we travel to Haines going through lush coastal rain forest and the St. Elias Mountains to Haines, AK before boarding a fast ferry for a 45 minute ride to Skagway, “Gateway to the Klondike” and our overnight destination.

Day 20: White Pass and Yukon Railroad plus the Alaska Marine Highway Step back in time and soak up the flavor of the

gold rush days as we board the famous White Pass and Yukon Railroad built during the Klondike Gold Rush. It climbs along the shoulders of sheer granite mountains and over beautiful gorges. A little more time to explore this coastal city before we will board the M/V Matanuska and begin our journey on the Alaska Marine Highway. Settle into your 2-berth inside cabin for a 2-night stay. For the night owls or adventuresome of our group, you have an optional excursion into Juneau during the 11:15pm-2:15am ferry stop in Juneau.

Day 21: Marine Highway – Petersburg, Wrangell, Ketchikan Enjoy a full day cruising Alaska’s inside passage, visiting with Alaskan locals, dining in the cafeteria and listening to informative talks given by an onboard naturalist. Short stops will be made in Petersburg, Wrangell and Ketchikan.

Day 22: Prince Rupert to Smithers An early morning arrival, breakfast and a little sightseeing in Prince Rupert before we travel along Skeena River and by the Seven Sisters Mountains before coming to Smithers, BC for our overnight stay.

Day 23-25: Prince George, Jasper and Radium Hot Springs We travel through the Caribou and Rocky Mountains visiting Jasper, Banff and Kootenay National Parks with overnight stays in Prince George, Jasper and Radium Hot Springs. Gorgeous scenery, a lunch at Chateau Lake Louise, and a dip in the hot springs are some of the highlights of these three days.

Day 26-30: Journey home through Montana, South Dakota, and Iowa Overnight stays in Missoula and Billings, Montana, the Badlands area of South Dakota, and Sioux City, IA before arriving back in St. Louis.

Visits to a Smoke Jumper school, Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument and the Badlands of South Dakota are some of the highlights of this homeward stretch.

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To maximize traveler comfort, this tour will feature a full sized motorcoach and is limited to 36 passengers.

Per person rates* double $5788 triple/quad $5206 single $7768

* Includes motorcoach transportation, accommodations including overnight stays on ferries, 26 breakfasts, 10 dinners and activities.

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“Grand” Vacation to Michigan

Day 1: Grand Haven, MI Today we depart St. Louis aboard a luxury motorcoach and travel north through Illinois to the historic town of Grand Haven, MI along the scenic shores of Lake Michigan and the Grand River. This evening we’ll enjoy waterfront dining in the heart of Grand Haven! D Day 2: Grand Traverse Bay We’ll browse charming Grand Haven, known as “Coast Guard City, USA”, its sandy beach and mid-nineteenth century lighthouse. Next, hit the road to our lakefront hotel with beautiful views on the lovely shores of Grand Traverse Bay for a 2-night stay. This afternoon, we’ll tour the Music House; a museum of old time music machines that pleasantly surprises Sunrise travelers every time! B, D Day 3: Sleeping Bear Dunes and Grand Traverse Bay What a spectacular resort area! We’ll take a scenic drive around Old Mission Peninsula where cherry orchards abound, then along Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. We’ll visit charming port towns and a working cherry farm. B, D Day 4: Mackinac Island, overnight at Grand Hotel We’ll travel along Lake Michigan this morning

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and ferry to Mackinac Island where we’ll be transported by horse and carriage to the world renowned Grand Hotel, the island’s premier luxury resort, where the longest porch in the world overlooks the Straits of Mackinac. Enjoy some free time in town, and after dinner in the Grand Hotel’s elegant dining room, take time to enjoy a leisurely sunset stroll through the grounds. B, D Day 5: Mackinac Island and Grand Rapids: After a restful night in one of the Grand’s beautiful rooms and breakfast at the hotel, we’ll take a horse drawn carriage tour of the island with free time to explore on your own, or to shop the quaint stores of the village. Before we depart the island, we’ll have our third delectable meal at the Grand Hotel; lunch at the incomparable Grand Buffet! Travel to Grand Rapids for our overnight stay. B, L Day 6: Return Home Today we return to St. Louis having had a very “Grand” vacation! B

Just want you to know how much we enjoyed our trip to Mackinac Islands. We will be with you again.

- L. Handke Grand Michigan, 2010

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Hotel’s front porch is the world’s longest and is visible as you approach the island.

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

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

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

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‘Tis the Season

a “grandparent” tour for the young and young at heart Day 1: Santa Claus, Indiana We begin our tour heading east on highway 64 with curious eyes peering out the windows.

“Ho Ho Ho” is where we are headed! The driver knows it as Santa Claus, Indiana. Grandkids will squirm with excitement as we arrive at one of the kindest, gentlest theme parks in the central US. Holiday World has won awards such as #1 cleanest park, #1 friendliest park, #1 wooden roller coaster and best new water park ride in 2010. The theme park is family owned and operated and offers such perks as complimentary unlimited non-alcoholic beverages and unlimited access to sunscreen…everyday, all day! We will travel to Jasper, IN for a unique dining experience at the Schnitzelbank and some delicious German fare (or American fare for those whose palette prefers burgers and fries!) We unpack our bags for a two night overnight stay. D Day 2: Holiday World This morning, we will return to Santa Claus, Indiana to visit Santa’s Candy Castle. The kid’s

will love the interactive North Pole Network and grandparent’s will love the nostalgia! Then it’s off to Holiday World for the rest of the day (all three meals are included today). Catch the show you missed, ride the Wildebeest one more time or sit on Santa’s lap! It’s you and your grandkid’s day in the park. We return to Jasper for our overnight stay. B,L,D Day 3: Indiana History We will take a step back in time with a visit to Lincoln’s Boyhood home. It is here that we will visit the Living Historical Farm for a peek into Lincoln’s youth where he went to school and played with friends. Then it’s off to Dr. Ted’s Musical Marvel’s to enjoy a collection of amazing musical instruments from the 1800’s to the 1900’s! All ages are encouraged to tap, wiggle, sway and stomp to the music! After an included lunch, it is time to head home with visions of happy memories dancing in our heads! B, L

June 23-25, 2011

Pack your and your grandchildren’s bags to join Sunrise Tours for a 3-day get-away filled with laughter, excitement and good family fun. Don’t forget the camera, because this trip will create memories of a lifetime!

Per person rates double $498 triple/quad $453 single $633 * Each paying adult can bring a child under 18 for $200.

Cards vs. Orioles at Camden Yards

Day 1: Eastern Ohio, dinner included Day 2: Baltimore, Game 1 Today we arrive in Baltimore, known as Charm City, to see the Redbirds take on the Orioles in a three-game interleague series. Our home for three nights while in Baltimore is the Holiday Inn-Inner Harbor, located just across the street from Camden Yards! See the first of three games at Oriole Park at Camden Yards, the beautiful “retro” park completed in 1992 that started a trend in Major League Baseball Park construc-

tion. The new Busch Stadium is one of the latest examples of this style of architecture. B, D Day 3: Baltimore, Game 2 Start the day with a visit to the National Aquarium, known as one of the best aquariums in the world and the #1 tourist attraction in the state of Maryland. Tonight, perhaps you would like to enjoy some BBQ from Boog’s Barbecue (run by former Oriole Slugger Boog Powell) which is rated #1 of the “top ten ballpark treats” in The Ultimate Baseball Road Trip, by Josh Pahigian and Kevin O’Connell. B, L Day 4: Baltimore, Game 3 Baltimore was the birthplace of arguably the greatest baseball player ever; Babe Ruth. Visit the Babe Ruth Birthplace Museum, located just a long fly ball from Camden Yards, to learn about the life and times of this baseball legend. Tonight enjoy the final game of the three-game set between the Cardinals and the Orioles. B, D Day 5 Eastern Ohio Grab a sports page and relax as we begin the journey home. B, D Day 6: Return home, breakfast included

June 27-July 2, 2011

This is the first time the Cardinals have ever played at Camden Yards!

Per person rates double $1168 triple/quad $1044 single $1539

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National Parks of the Rocky Mountains Day 1: Mid-Kansas Board the comfortable coach and let us do the navigating while we travel to mid-Kansas for our overnight stay. D Day 2: Fort Collins, CO Continuing our journey west we will arrive in Fort Collins, CO for a 2-night stay. Meet a local expert for a narrated walking tour of historic downtown before we dine at a restaurant designed and managed by a local family. B, D Day 3 : Rocky Mountain National Park With sunny skies and sunny dispositions, we begin our adventure of exploring the Rockies in Rocky Mountain National Park. Drive from Estes Park to Grand Lake on Trail Ridge Road, “a scenic wonder road of the world” with a whole sweep of the Rockies and enjoy a gourmet catered lunch at the Alluvial Fan Outlook. B, L Day 4: Jackson, WY We will enjoy the beautiful views of Medicine Bow National Forest and Bridger National Forest before arriving in the well-known western town of historic Jackson, WY located in the Grand Tetons. After dinner, we will unpack our bags for a 2-night stay. B, D Day 5: The Grand Tetons and Jackson, WY Today, we enjoy the beauty and majesty of the Grand Tetons as we take a scenic float on the Snake River. Bring your camera as we venture to the top of Rendezvous Mountain via the Aerial Tram for a bird’s eye view of Jackson. This evening enjoy a rollicking western dinner “under the stars” as the Bar J Chuckwagon serves supper and the Bar J Wranglers entertain us! B, D Day 6: Yellowstone National Park It’s off to one of our nation’s finest national parks. An educated naturalist/ranger will board our coach and tour us through Yellowstone National Park today. Sights will include Old Faithful, Geysers, Paint Pots and more geological wonders. We will conclude the tour at Mammoth Hot Springs Hotel for dinner and overnight. B, D

June 29-July 8, 2011 Features four National Parks including Rocky Mountain National Park, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons and Glacier National Park.

Day 7: Whitefish, MT After breakfast in the park, enjoy the scenic wonders of the area as we travel northwest to Whitefish, MT. Keep an eye out for eagles soaring above and other wildlife as we pass through the Gallatin National Forest, Deerlodge National Forest and the shores of Flathead Lake before arriving at the Grouse Mountain Lodge for our 2-night stay. This lodge boasts views of the regal Glacier National Park and warm hospitality. B, D Day 8: Glacier National Park Today we board the narrated “red bus jammers” to travel the “Going-to-the-Sun-Road”.

Senses heighten as we smell the fresh air and soak in the views of Glacier’s pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and spectacular lakes. We will enjoy lunch in the park before we board a boat for a cruise on Lake St. Mary. Unique photo opportunities and wildlife viewing abound on this sparkling lake. You’ll see waterfalls, rugged cliffs, ancient forests and the Sexton Glacier. An optional short walk to Baring Falls will provide a closer look at the waterfall.

After we return to our hotel you will have time to relax and enjoy the lodge at your leisure. B, L Day 9: Couer d’Alene, ID This morning, we depart Whitefish and travel west along the eastern shore of Flathead Lake and through Lolo National Forest to Couer d’Alene, ID for our overnight stay. B, D Day 10: Spokane, WA Today we catch our return flight home, counting the many memories we’ve made on tour. B

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Let Freedom Ring

Day 1: Mid-Ohio Pack your red, white and blue and settle into our comfortable coach as we travel across our remarkable land. D Day 2: Philadelphia, PA We continue eastward, enjoying Sunrise hospitality. We will 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…”

Today we will visit patriotic sites in Philadelphia including Liberty Bell Center, National Constitution Center, and Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed.

Of course we will allow time to celebrate with other patriots attending the Welcome America festival. This evening join us as we board the new Philadelphia Belle paddlewheel-style riverboat for a 4-course dinner cruise including an incredible view of the fireworks show on Penn’s Landing! B, D Day 4: DC This morning, we will get a taste of Philly foods! You will get the inside scoop on Philly’s food history and how the iconic foods came to be.

After lunching like a native Philly we are off to celebrate in our nation’s capital. We arrive in time to check into the AAA 4-diamond award winning Gaylord National Harbor, DC’s newest first class hotel ideally situated in National Harbor, MD on the scenic Potomac River. This evening, you will have time to browse National Harbor’s newest shops and resort activities. B, L Day 5: God Bless America Today we celebrate the 4th of July in our Nation’s Capital! We will spend our day at the National Mall and the Folklife Festival 2011 which is an exposition of cultural heritage held outdoors on the national mall. You will have time to tour the Smithsonians and participate in the Festival activities featuring musicians, story-

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tellers, performers, craftspeople, etc. We will honor our great land by enjoying the fireworks display at the end of the day. Your tour manager will ensure you have comfortable seating in our Sunrise Tour’s chairs. So, enjoy and celebrate this great country in which we are blessed to live! B, D Day 6: President’s homes A freedom tour would not be complete without a visit to the homes of some of our fine Presidents.

This morning we depart for Mount Vernon and a tour of George Washington’s timeless and inspirational mansion, gardens and grounds.

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 extraordinary house Thomas Jefferson built and furnished for himself and his family including glimpses of the books and objects that reveal Jefferson’s sharp mind. B, L Day 7: George Washington National Forest Continuing our travels west, passing through the George Washington National Forest, we will arrive mid-Kentucky for our overnight stay. B, D Day 8: Home Full of patriotic memories we arrive home this evening. B

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.

Per person rates double $1588 triple/quad $1414 single $2112

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Pacific Northwest & Canadian Rockies

Day 1: Fly into Seattle, WA After a smooth flight into Seattle, you will have a chance to get a birds eye view of Seattle from the top of the Space Needle. Afterwards, we will check into our hotel for our 2-night stay. D Day 2: Seattle, WA It’s off to explore this fine northwest city. We’ll explore Pikes Market Place and the Future of Flight Aviation Center & Boeing Tour which offers the only opportunity to tour a commercial jet assembly plant in North America. This evening we will board a boat and cruise cross the Puget Sound to Blake Island for a northwest native American cultural experience. You will see a performance by the Tillicum Village dancers and enjoy a salmon bake prepared on cedar stakes over an alder-wood fire. B, D Day 3: Vancouver, BC After breakfast, we’ll travel into Canada to visit cosmopolitan Vancouver and its beautiful parks with a local guide. B, D Day 4: Vancouver Island, BC This morning we’ll ferry to Vancouver Island to visit world-famous Butchart Gardens where we’ll dine overlooking the beautiful gardens. Afterwards, visit the delightful “British-like” city of Victoria. B, L Day 5: Revelstoke, BC After breakfast, we journey along scenic roads into the inland mountains of British Columbia and spend the night on a mountain lake near Revelstoke, British Columbia B, D

Day 6: Lake Louise and Banff, BC Today we travel through Rogers Pass, Glacier and Yoho National Parks, and into Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest national park. En-route we will visit Lake Louise, the most photogenic spot in the CanadianRockies - what a treat to dine at the Chateau Lake Louise!

Then it’s on to Banff for a 3-night stay. B, L Day 7: Athabasca Glacier After breakfast, we will travel north on the icefield parkway into Jasper National Park, spellbound by the awesome landscape that surrounds us. You won’t forget the incredible “snow coach” ride on the Athabasca Glacier, the azure blue of Peyto Lake and the majestic mountains of the Canadian Rockies! A local guide will entertain and educate as we explore Banff National Park. B, D Day 8: Banff, AB This morning, we will embark on a scenic float trip on the Bow River, for a different perspective of Banff National Park and its ecology. This relaxing float allows time to enjoy the grandeur of the Canadian Rocky Mountains while looking for Beaver, Elk, Osprey and more! Don’t forget your camera! When we return to Banff, we will enjoy a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Mountain for a bird’s eye view of this memorable city before dinner. B, D Day 9: Kootenay Park, BC Today we will travel through scenic Kootenay Park and Radium Hot Springs, BC, where the world famous springs known for their odorless hot mineral pools are surrounded by natural rock walls! We will turn in for the night in Ponderay, ID after we enjoy a final night’s dinner and a discussion of our favorite places we visited! B, D Day 10: Flight Home Filled with memories of the grandeur of the Northwest, we fly home. B

July 9-18, 2011 Experience the grandeur of the mountains, the beauty of the glaciers, and the cities of Seattle, Banff and Vancouver! This is a trip you will never forget!

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

- B. and T. Ringer

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Per person rates* double $2698 triple/quad $2457 single $3424

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Europe in Wisconsin

Day 1: Milwaukee Leave your passports at home; we’re off to Milwaukee, our home base for the next two nights. Our “European travels” will begin with Cead Mile Failte – “One hundred thousand welcomes” (Gaelic) as we celebrate the food and culture of Ireland at a local pub and restaurant.

D Day 2: Milwaukee or “Munich of the West” This morning, our local step-on guide will take us on a tour of Milwaukee...Euro-style! Afterwards, we tour the opulent Pabst Mansion, then go to the quaint Old World Third Street district for shopping and lunch on your own.

This afternoon, we’ll begin our journey, similar to the European immigrants of Wisconsin, onboard a custom designed European canal boat.

As we cruise along the river, imagine how it felt to arrive in Milwaukee as you enjoy the outstanding views of its modern and historic icons and buildings on the shores of downtown. Then we’re off to Milwaukee’s most famous Mader’s German Restaurant, for our delicious dinner and an opportunity to view the extensive Stein collection and hummel figurines in their Tower Gallery and gift shop. B, D Day 3: New Glarus or “Little Switzerland” Today we begin our travel for other parts of the state. Along the way, we’ll see a glimpse of the multi-cultural influence at the Old World Wisconsin, before getting a bird’s eye view of Stoughton, a town that at the turn of the 19th century had the largest pool of Norwegian immigrants. Then it’s off to Madison to admire the

diverse ethnic heritage reflected throughout the State Capitol Building; a driving tour of the Italian Greenbush neighborhood; and a delicious Italian feast before we check into the Chalet Landaus, New Glarus, Wisconsin, the “Little Switzerland” of America for the next two nights.

B, D Day 4: Blue Mound or “Little Norway” After a hearty breakfast, our journey takes us to Pendarvis, historical site of the Cornwall immigrant miners, and the “European” town of Mineral Point for a visit. We’ll travel to Blue Mound, Wisconsin, and “Little Norway”, a homestead filled with a unique collection of Norse antiques. Then continue on to the Norwegian town of Mount Horeb, known as the troll capital of the world. The streets of this whimsical town are lined with life-sized carved mythical characters, each having their own personality. We will return to New Glarus, “Swisconsin”, with its emblems of Swiss cantons adorning the downtown buildings and street signs. This evening, we are in for a real treat: a savory Swiss dinner and lively entertainment B, D Day 5: Return home No trip to Wisconsin is complete without a stop to pick up cheese! After we’ve loaded up, we will begin our journey back home. B

July 11-15, 2011 It’s back! Sunrise Tours’ overwhelmingly popular “Europe” in Wisconsin tour. European influence in Wisconsin abounds, and as we take time to visit many of the small towns, we’ll get a strong taste of Europe without ever leaving the Midwest! We’ll experience bits of Great Britain, Germany, Norway, Switzerland and more.

Per person rates double $869 triple/quad $775 single $1150

Cards versus Reds Day 1: Cincinnati If the Cardinals are going to win the NL Central, they will have to go through the defending champion Cincinnati Reds. See the first of three games in beautiful Great American Ball Park, located on the banks of the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati. Featuring wide concourses, plentiful amenities and views of the Ohio River, Great American Ball Park is considered one of the best of the “new breed” of Major League Parks. D Day 2: Cincinnati This morning, visit the Cincinnati Museum Center at historic Union Terminal, featuring the Museum of Natural History and the Cincinnati

History Museum. Who is the better hitter, 2010 NL MVP Joey Votto or Albert Pujols? See them prove it on the field as they play game two of this key series. B, D Day 3: Cincinnati Cross the Ohio River into Kentucky to visit the St. Mary’s Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption in Covington. Inspired by the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption features the world’s largest church stained glass window, measuring 67 feet in length by 24 feet wide. Tonight see the third game of this key intra-division series between the Cards and Reds. B, D Day 4: Return home, breakfast included

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Featuring the new Cleopatra exhibit at the Cincinnati Museum.

Per person rates double $739 triple/quad $672 single $940

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Seattle and Vancouver Day 1: Fly into Seattle This morning we’ll catch a flight into Seattle and travel across the Canadian border to Vancouver for a 2-night stay. Vancouver is a dynamic, multicultural city set in a spectacular natural environment.

Host to the winter 2010 Olympic Games, we’ll see this city at its best! D Day 2: Vancouver We’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, we 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 we 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 we over-

night in Victoria. B, L Day 4: San Juan Islands and Seattle Relax and enjoy the natural beauty as we embark on a 3-hour ferry ride that weaves its way through the San Juan Islands. Upon landing, we’ll have an opportunity to tour the only commercial jet assembly plant in North America at the Boeing Factory. We’ll then continue to Seattle where we will ride to the top of the Space Needle to enjoy the views and a unique dining experience! We begin our 2-night stay in Seattle this evening. B, D Day 5: Seattle Today we’re off to explore Seattle, the Emerald City! We begin with a visit and tour of the renowned Pike Place Market where we experience the sights and sounds of the bustling marketplace. We’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. We’ll spend the afternoon with a local guide to provide history and insight into the area as we visit Historic Pioneer Square and other local favorite spots. B, D Day 6: Fly home Today we catch our return flight home. B

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Per person rates* double $1860 triple/quad $1775 single $2335

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Cards vs Brewers & Wisconsin Dells

Day 1: Cards vs Brewers Board our deluxe motorcoach for a relaxing ride to Milwaukee and the first of two games pitting the Cardinals versus the big-hitting Milwaukee Brewers at beautiful Miller Park. Completed in 2001, Miller Park cost $310 million to build and features a retractable fan-shaped roof so fans are assured a comfortable and dry experience at the Park. Overnight in Milwaukee. D Day 2: Cards vs Brewers, Brewery tour This morning enjoy a guided factory tour of the company whose name adorns the Brewers home field; Miller Brewing Company. Milwaukee is known for its beer and the Miller Company is the flagship company of this storied industry. Enjoy a day game as the Cardinals take on the Brewers before traveling to the vacation hot spot known as the Wisconsin Dells. Enjoy a

waterfront dinner at a local favorite restaurant before checking into the Americinn, Wisconsin Dells for a two-night stay. B, D Day 3: Wisconsin Dells The scenic Dells of the Wisconsin River were formed by glaciers thousands of years ago. Enjoy a lake cruise exploring the Upper Dells this morning followed by some free time to explore and shop in the charming town of Wisconsin Dells. Tonight, enjoy a fun evening of great food and musical entertainment at the Wisconsin Opry. B, D Day 4: House on the Rock Visit the famous House on the Rock, IL, the brainchild of visionary Alex Jordan and home of “some of the most unique and eclectic collections” in the world. We will return home this evening. B

August 2-5, 2011

Per person rates double $899 triple/quad $839 single $1102

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Idaho Day 1-2: Northern Panhandle of Idaho After a smooth flight into Spokane, WA we will meet our coach for a short drive into the northern panhandle of Idaho for a two night stay.

This part of Idaho has some of the largest and most pristine lakes, scenic drives and wonderful nature walks.

Ascend to the top of Schweitzer and enjoy the view of three states and Canada!

Our cruise on Lake Pend, the largest Idaho lake, scenic drive across the Silver Valley, “must see” Cataldo Mission, and visit to an historic silver mine are a good beginning to our adventures throughout the Gem state. D, B, D Day 3: Riggins, ID This morning as our journey heads south to Riggins, ID for a two-night stay, we will drive through Palouse country with its golden wheat, lentil and barley fields, a six mile corridor of majestic Great White Pines, Lewiston at the confluence of the Clearwater and Snake Rivers and along the mighty Salmon River. We’ll stop along the way to view Port Lewiston barges and this charming town. Then we’ll visit the “Heart of the Monster” landmark to learn of its importance to the Nez Perce Indians. B, D Day 4: Hell’s Canyon Today’s 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! We will venture up the “wild river” to the dam where we will have lunch and tour a historic cabin and museum along the way. Enchanted by the views and curious history of this place, this will be a safe adventure never to be forgotten! B, L Day 5-6: Boise, ID Our journey continues southward as we travel through Payette National Forest. A visit to the smokejumpers base will be a great way to start our day. Then it’s “all aboard” on the Thunder Mountain Line as we wind our way around the narrow canyon along the Payette River. Before continuing into the capital city of Boise for a two night stay, we’ll stop in the heart of Gem County: Historic Emmett. Did you know that

July 18-26, 2011 Idaho is a land of contrast with spectacular beauty. Whether it’s the jagged peaks, deep canyons, pristine lakes or roiling rivers, it’s a beautiful place to see. Visit and experience the unhurried, unspoiled and unassuming life and land in Idaho.

Boise has been listed in over a dozen magazines on their “best cities” lists? We will 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, B, D Day 7: Sun Valley Our travels today take us to the Old West town of Idaho City where more gold was mined than in all of Alaska! Then we continue on the Ponderosa Pine Scenic Byway to Stanley, located at the base of the Sawtooth Mountains. This afternoon we check into Sun Valley, America’s first destination ski resort. Sun Valley Resort features the old-world charm and ambiance of a cozy European alpine village – enjoy your free time to explore before an outdoor dinner and evening entertainment. B, D Day 8: Craters of the Moon National Monument– Southwest Idaho We continue in an eastward direction to explore the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve. This geological jewel is 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. Later, we will visit Yellowstone Bear World where we will see elk, bison, deer, bear and a gray wolf pack roam in large, natural habitats, free to come right to the windows of our motorcoach! B, D Day 9: Return Home Today we catch our return flight home out of Salt Lake City. B

A highly popular new tour in 2009 returns in 2011!

Did you know?

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

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

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

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Per person rates* double $2333 triple/quad $2128 single $2949

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Yellowstone & Cheyenne Frontier Days Day 1: Sioux City, NE Travel across Missouri and along the river into Iowa for an overnight stay in Sioux City. D Day 2: 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 the next 2 nights. B, D Day 3: Rapid City, SD Today a local guide will take us to visit Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument and the Black Hills. We will 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 4: Cody, WY We 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. After dinner in downtown Cody we will relax in the comforts of The Cody, a hotel featuring luxury lodging in the American West. B, D Day 5: Yellowstone This morning, we’ll visit the Buffalo Bill Museum before driving into Yellowstone Park. We will stay 2 nights at the Old Faithful Snowlodge, located within walking distance to Old Faithful.

B, D Day 6: Yellowstone Bring your cameras and be prepared to enjoy the best of Yellowstone today with our own guide! Old Faithful! Geysers! Paint Pots! All in all, a day of geological wonders and plenty of wildlife! B, D Day 7: Jackson, WY Let’s explore more of this unique land. We will head south to the Grand Tetons and Jenny

Lake. You will have time to browse Teton Village before lunch in the Jackson Lake Lodge.

Then enjoy a scenic float on the Snake River with the Grand Tetons as the backdrop. Afterwards, we’ll continue into historic Jackson where you will have leisure time to explore Jackson Square, located in the heart of Jackson, WY. B, D Day 8: Grand Tetons Breakfast in the fresh outdoors at a Chuckwagon will cap our experiences in Jackson. We will board our coach and travel southeast to Colorado. This state capital is known for its friendly people and Old West vibe. Unpack your bags for our two night stay in Fort Collins, CO. B, D Day 9: Cheyenne Frontier Days Cheyenne Frontier Days began in 1897 and has since evolved into the largest Western celebration in the world. Known as the “Daddy of ‘Em All”, the event offers many activities for us to see and enjoy. We will taste down-home food, attend a PRCA rodeo competition featuring some of the nation’s top rodeo cowboys, visit the Wild Horse Gulch western heritage tour and much more. Plan to kick-up your heels and shout a “YeeHaw” as we have fun in Cheyenne. B, L Day 10: Return home Fly home from Denver, CO. B

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. · Attend Cheyenne Frontier Days - the “daddy of ‘em all” frontier days celebration

July 19-28, 2011

Combine this tour with Majestic Colorado on page 18 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

Per person rates* double $2399 triple/quad $2147 single $2949

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Canyonlands of Southern Utah Day 1: Fly into Salt Lake City, UT Fly into Salt Lake City and travel to Cedar City, gateway to the colorful canyonlands of Utah. D Day 2: Bryce Canyon Today, we explore spectacular Bryce Canyon, famous for its unique geology and some of the world’s best air quality. Then, we’re off to explore Cedar Breaks National Monument, known for an enchanting mixture of delicate shades of colors, like the icing on an extravagant wedding cake! B, D Day 3: Zion National Park – Kanab, UT This morning, we will 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.

Kanab, Utah is our home for the next two nights.

B, D Day 4: Grand Canyon This morning, we travel to the north rim of the Grand Canyon. Less visited than the south rim, but truly as beautiful, you will enjoy spectacular views from Point Imperial, the highest point on the canyon rim, and dine at Grand Canyon Lodge overlooking the canyon. B, L Day 5: Lake Powell – Kayenta, AZ We cross the border into Arizona and tour the Glen Canyon Dam. After lunch we are really in for a treat as we cruise beautiful Lake Powell.

The boat will take us into two canyons – one where we can almost touch the sides of the cliffs! We overnight in Kayenta, Arizona. B, D Day 6: Monument Valley Today, hear about the Native American heritage of this area as we explore the back roads of Monument Valley. A Navajo guide will lead us amongst perhaps the most enduring and definitive images of the American West. Then, we will head back into Utah for tonight’s treat: a hearty barbeque dinner, then an exhilarating jet boat ride followed by a spectacular light and sound show. Two nights of rest in the heart of the quaint town of Moab. B, L, D Day 7: Canyonlands National Park We’ll explore Canyonlands National Park and enjoy the commanding views across many miles of very deep canyons in all directions. A picnic lunch on the river-side, then we’ll discover Arches National Monument, the worlds’ largest concentration of natural stone arches. This evening enjoy time to explore the quaint town of Moab at leisure. B, L Day 8: Colorado National Monument We depart for Grand Junction, CO and drive through the scenic Colorado National Monument, “one of the grand landscapes of the West”.

We’ll continue across the Rockies for an overnight stay in Denver, CO. B, D Day 9: Kansas Our journey home continues with an overnight stay in Kansas. B, D Day 10: Return home We will reflect on the truly spectacular natural beauty we have explored. B

July 27-August 5, 2011 Come explore the southern Utah Canyonlands and discover it’s monumental beauty!

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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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Per person rates* double $2113 triple/quad $1933 single $2650

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Majestic Colorado Day 1: Colorado Springs, CO Colorado begs to be explored and we are on our way! Arrive at the Denver airport and travel to Colorado Springs for a visit to the U.S. Air Force Academy Chapel before we settle in for our 2-night stay. B,D 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 Today we will 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: Cumbres & Toltec Railroad Next stop – 1880! The historic Cumbres and Toltec railroad will take us on an all day trip over high trussles, through tunnels, and along narrow shelves above yawning gorges. The train will stop for lunch in an old ghost town. Overnight in Durango for 2 nights. B, L Day 5: Mesa Verde National Park This morning, we will start our day with a Victorian-costumed guided walking tour of “The Boulevard” in Durango. Afterwards, we will spend the day exploring Mesa Verde National Park. 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 American Bus Association. Our evening’s activities include a chuckwagon western dinner complete with Bar D Cowboy entertainment under the star-filled Colorado sky. B, D 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

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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, D Day 7: 100 years!

On May 21, 2011, the Colorado National Monument celebrated its 100th anniversary! We will offer our congratulations in person as we visit the monument this morning. You will see sheerwalled, red rock canyons and you may even spy bighorn sheep and soaring eagles. Later, we will drive eastward on I-70, traveling through the beautiful Glenwood Canyon towards Denver, CO. After dinner, we will check into our hotel.

B, D Day 8: Denver Today is devoted to exploring Denver, CO, the Mile High City. We will tour the Denver U.S. Mint (based on availability), Coors Brewery and the state Capitol. For our last evening in the foothills of the Rockies, we will enjoy dinner and an evening of entertainment at one of the outstanding cultural centers in the Denver area. B, D Day 9: Mid-Kansas We say adieu to the mountains and elevations to travel east into Kansas for our overnight stay.

B, D Day 10: Return home Humming “America the Beautiful”, we arrive home with treasured memories of our adventure in majestic Colorado. B

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 trains Cumbres & Toltec and Durango & Silverton on this great adventure. Gaze at the awe-inspiring scenery while traveling between historic and lively, colorful Colorado cities!

Combine this tour with Yellowstone on page 16 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

Per person rates* double $2145 triple/quad $1945 single $2746 * Includes airfare to Denver

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The Apostle Islands of Northern Wisconsin Day 1: Wisconsin Dells Enjoy the comfortable ride, the companionship of fellow travelers and the hospitality of your Sunrise host as you travel to the Wisconsin Dells in southern Wisconsin. Tonight, we’ll enjoy a wonderful dinner, warm hospitality and special brand of entertainment at Wisconsin Opry. D Day 2: Ashland on Lake Superior Wake up and enjoy a morning cruise along the striking sandstone cliffs of the Dells. Then, as we travel northward we will take time to wander through the galleries of internationally recognized Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and tour the shade-covered fields and production area of a ginseng farm. Dinner in the north woods at Little Bohemia Restaurant, site of a 1934 gun battle between John Dillinger and the FBI, features great food and real bullet holes in the walls! Our hotel on the shores of Lake Superior in Ashland the next three nights should prove to be a more peaceful setting. B, D Day 3: Apostle Islands This morning, we’re off to Bayfield to board our boat for a three hour cruise among the Apostle Islands, so named by the missionaries who thought there were 12 islands (there are actually 22). Time will fly by quickly as the sparkling clear waters, stately lighthouses, sandstone sea caves, rocky outcrops, and the captain’s stories and informative commentary delight our senses! Upon returning to the dock, we’ll enjoy lunch at the elegant Victorian Old Rittenhouse

Inn then learn more about the charming town of Bayfield with a local guide. This evening you might consider a quiet evening stroll along the beach to watch a beautiful sunset! B, L Day 4: Madeline Island Today we will take a ferry to Madeline Island, the only Apostle Island inhabited year round. We will visit the island’s local museum then explore this lovely island with a local resident who will share the joys and challenges of year round island living – even in the winter! After lunch and some free time, we will catch the ferry back to the mainland. Tonight we will attend The Big Top Chautauqua for an evening of entertainment. The sound is superb and on clear nights, they say you can see the Milky Way and sometimes even the Northern Lights! B, D Day 5: Southern Wisconsin We bid farewell to our beautiful surroundings on Lake Superior and begin our journey south.

This evening we’ll enjoy dinner and entertainment before our overnight stay in southern Wisconsin. B, D Day 6: Return home Don’t you feel refreshed upon your return home? B

August 8-13, 2011

Per person rates double $1148 triple/quad $1059 single $1406

Kansas City by Train

Day 1: Amtrak into Kansas City Hop aboard the Amtrak Missouri River Runner for a scenic ride aboard Amtrak from the Historic Kirkwood Station into the beautiful Kansas City Union Station. After a visit to the National World War I Museum, you will be chauffeured to The Q Hotel to begin your two-night stay with a complimentary Happy Hour. Dinner will be included as you tour the Historic Westport Plaza area. D Day 2: Kansas City After enjoying a made-to-order waffle or omelet buffet breakfast enjoy a tour of the Harley Davidson Vehicle and Powertrain Operations Factory. Harley Davidson tours offer the opportunity to see extraordinary people channel pride and expertise into machines that capture the imagination and stir the soul. Explore the

Kansas City Power and Light District before a guided tour of the Steamboat Arabia Museum.

A return to the hotel will offer the opportunity to relax and enjoy the happy hour before dinner and show at The New Theatre for a great production of Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. B, D Day 3: Independence Visit Truman Library and Museum in Independence, MO. Built on a hill overlooking the Kansas City Skyline on land donated by the City of Independence, the Truman Library was dedicated in 1957 and underwent a $23 million renovation in 2001. Travel to Boonville and enjoy lunch at the Settler’s Inn, a cozy log cabin tucked into the hillside before heading back into St. Louis.

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August 9-11, 2011

Special child pricing!

For each paying adult, a child 12 or under may go and room with that adult at $100 off the below per person rates.

Per person rates double $539 triple/quad $495 single $672

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Civil War in Missouri

First Major Battle West of the Mississippi On this 3-day trip to Southwest Missouri we will visit Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield where the first major Civil War battle west of the Mississippi River was fought in August 1861 and Pea Ridge National Military Park (most intact Civil War battlefield in the country) where one of the most pivotal Civil War battles was fought in March 1862 to decide the fate of Missouri. Visits to these two parks and attendance at the Re-enactment by the Western Division of the Blue-Gray Alliance to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek will give us a better understanding of the historical role the state of Missouri played during the Civil War.

Day 1: Springfield, MO Visit Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield near Springfield, MO. Overnight in Springfield. D Day 2: Pea Ridge Military Park Visit Pea Ridge National Military Park in Garfield Park, Arkansas near the Missouri border. Return to Springfield for the night. B, D

Day 3: Battle of Wilson’s Creek Attend the Re-enactment of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek in commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Civil War then return to St. Louis with a deeper understanding of this war that split many a family as well as a nation. B

August 11-13, 2011

Per person rates double $447 triple/quad $396 single $601

Cards vs. Cubs at Wrigley Field SOLD OUT TAKING WAITLIST

August 20-22, 2011

Travelogue - You’re Invited!

Join us for a travelogue at one of the following times and locations. Our goal at these meetings will be to present pictures and new information about previously published tours, and to preview tour information which will be featured in a new tour catalog to be published in early September . We will also serve refreshments and have a question/answer session.

Please RSVP to 314-771-8300 or shelby@travelsunrise.com Wed., August 24 10:00AM St. Peters City Hall - Cultural Arts Center, Room A (West Wing), 1 St. Peters Centre Blvd, 63376 Wed., August 24 1:30PM Ramada Inn, 6900 N. Illinois Street, Fairview Heights, IL, 62208 Thurs., August 25 10:00AM Holiday Inn-South County, 6921 South Lindbergh, St. Louis, MO 63125 Thurs., August 25 1:30PM Kirkwood Community Center, Rooms 210 A&B, 111 S. Geyer Road, Kirkwood, MO 63122

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Polar Bear Express

Day 1: Marshall, MI We make our way north to Michigan for an overnight stay. D Day 2: Sudbury, ON It’s off to Canada today! We will see the Soo Locks before we cross into Canada and travel to Sudbury. We will enjoy dinner at The Lakehouse in Sudbury where we will find it hard to decide which is better, the delicious food or the fabulous views of the harbor! B, D Day 3: Cochrane, ON While in Sudbury this morning 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.

Afterwards we will board our comfortable motorcoach and travel north through mining and timber country to Cochrane. B, D Day 4: 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, after dinner, we will join our Cree Guide as he navigates us on the Moose River (one of the few rivers which flows south to north) for a Sunset Boat Tour of the great Moosonee island while viewing a terrific sunset! We will overnight in Moosonee at the EcoLodge. B, D Day 5: Moose Factory, ON This morning, wake to the smell of fresh northern air as we board the boat with a Cree guide and travel by water to St. James Bay! You will be able to watch the Fresh Water mixing with the Salt Water as you approach the Bay. After lunch, we will visit Moose Factory Island, the oldest settlement in Ontario, docking at roughly the same spot Charles Lindbergh landed his floatplane in 1931! 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 Po-

August 13-21, 2011

lar Bear Express to Cochrane, enjoying dinner in the dining car. Overnight in Cochrane B, L, D Day 6: Cochrane, ON Today we will see Cochrane at it’s best! We will visit the Polar Bear Habitat and Heritage Museum where they care for injured polar bears.

Perhaps you will be the one to volunteer to swim with the polar bear! This afternoon, a guide will board our bus for a tour of Cochrane’s highlights. This evening we experience a visit to the authentic Ininew Friendship Centre as we create dream catchers and converse among the Cree. Overnight in Cochrane B, D 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 a up and coming city making it’s mark in Ontario. A walking tour will give us insight into the past and future of Barrie including a visit to the smallest jail cell in Ontario! After dinner, we will travel to and overnight in Toronto near the airport. B, D Day 8: Toronto This morning you will have the option of flying home from Toronto (at additional cost). Otherwise, stay on board with us. This morning, we will visit the Toronto Farmers Market and the Royal Ontario Museum listed as one of the top 10 must see spots in Toronto. Afterwards, we will travel east to mid- Ohio for our overnight stay. B, D Day 9: Return home Our trip to the northern reaches of Ontario comes to an end as we return home. B

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.

Just a few spots left!

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

“

Great trip!

Our favorite part was staying at the EcoLodge.

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- M. Sanders Polar Bear 2010

Per person rates double $1998 triple/quad $1912 single $2493

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Lewis & Clark’s Journey of Discovery

Day 1: St. Joseph, MO The Lewis and Clark expedition spent the winter in training at Camp DuBois on the Wood River.

This morning we’ll begin our journey retracing their steps at this #1 National Trail Site of reconstructed Camp DuBois, then continue across Missouri. As we travel by luxury motorcoach, we will imagine the challenges of this difficult journey as the expedition made its slow ascent against the swift current of the Missouri River.

In addition to your Sunrise Tours tour manager, we will have a Lewis & Clark historian on board to answer questions and provide information. L Day 2: Sioux City, NE As we continue along the Missouri River, we’ll visit the Missouri River Basin Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center to get a glimpse of the more than 300 flora and fauna discoveries. We will continue north to the Lewis and Clark State Park to take a short ride on a replica of the keelboat used by the expedition. Finally we’ll settle for the night in S. Sioux City, NE along the Missouri River. Perhaps you would like to walk along its banks and contemplate the footsteps you are following! B, D Day 3: Chamberlain, SD Today we travel into South Dakota, visiting Spirit Mound and Akta Lakota Museum for more interesting stories of the L&C journey. B, D Day 4: Bismarck, ND We journey through the Lower Brule and Standing Rock Indian Reservations into N. Dakota visiting significant L & C sites along the way. This evening enjoy a catered dinner in North Dakota’s History Museum with time to browse its exhibits. Overnight in Bismarck. B, D Day 5: Williston, ND Today we continue our journey with visits at Fort Mandan, where the expedition party spent a productive winter gathering information from the friendly Indians and recruited Charbonneau and his wife Sacagawea as interpreters. You will see the reconstructed winter quarters and earthen lodges of the Mandan Indians. Overnight in Williston, ND. B, D Day 6: Great Falls, MT As we travel across Montana, we’ll stop at Ft. Union where the Yellowstone and Missouri Rivers meet, “Decision Point” where the Missouri and Marias Rivers meet (it took 9 days to determine the Marias was not the main branch of the Missouri River) and visit Ft. Benton, the last stop for steamboats coming from St. Louis in the 1800’s! Our next 2 nights are spent in Great

Falls, MT. B, D Day 7: Great Falls, MT The Expedition took 32 days to portage equipment and canoes around five formidable falls in the area. Today we we learn more about this challenge on our visit to the L & C Interpretive Center and the portage sites as well as visit American western artist C. M. Russell’s Museum. B, D Day 8: Missoula, MT Today we take a boat ride between giant cliffs cut by the Missouri River and visit Missouri Headwaters State Park. Care to climb a cliff and stand where Lewis saw the confluence of the Jefferson, Madison and Gallatin Rivers? Then we continue through the mountains in Shoshone territory where Lewis & Clark secured horses to cross the Rocky Mountains. Overnight in Missoula, MT. B, D Day 9: Orifino, ID Today we travel along the Nez Perce trail through the Bitterroot Range, the worst part of the journey for the expedition. Our route along the Clearwater River provides many Kodak moments! Overnight in Orifino, ID. B, L, D Day 10:Richland, WA Running out of food in what seemed like an endless sea of rugged mountains, the expedition came upon the helpful Nez Perce tribe.

We will visit Nez Perce National Historical Park where we’ll learn more about these Indians and the encounter with the expedition before continuing our journey toward the Columbia River.

Overnite in Richland, WA of the Tri-Cities. B, D Day 11: The Columbia River Gorge Area Today our travels take us along the beautiful Columbia Gorge National Scenic Area as we follow the river – a beautiful trip (with several interesting stops) that seems even more exciting as we realize we are nearing our destination. Unpack your bags for 2 nights at the Heathman Lodge in Vancouver, WA B, D Day 12: Fort Clatsop Enjoy the beautiful coastline of northern Oregon and visit a reconstruction of Ft. Clatsop where the expedition spent the winter before returning home. This evening we’ll enjoy a special farewell dinner. B, D Day 13: Return home We fly back in several hours, a distance that took Lewis & Clark 6 months to travel! Now we better understand what this journey must have been like 200 years ago, and have seen the changes that have taken place since then! B

August 23-Sept. 4, 2011 Over 200 years ago Lewis and Clark led an historic expedition to the American West that “fired the imagination of the American people and made them feel the full sweep of the continent on which they lived”. Join Sunrise Tours to retrace this epic journey from St. Louis to the Oregon coast.

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I have never been a part of anything that was so well planned and executed. Every day was interesting and some days I wondered how the next could be as good, but they always were.

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- E. Taylor Lewis & Clark 2003

Per person rates* double $2589 triple/quad $2367 single $3255 * Includes return airfare to St. Louis

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Cape Cod and More!

Day 1: Fly into Boston Today we fly into 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 Day 2: Boston, MA A full day in Boston with a local guide as we explore historic downtown Boston. So much history and culture in this city including the site of the Boston Massacre, the Paul Revere House and the USS Constitution! B, D Day 3: Plymouth and Cape Cod Today we make our way to Plymouth for a look at the “rock” and an afternoon at sea to sight some whales! Our day’s journey continues as we embrace Cape Cod for a 3-night stay at the Cape Codder Resort winner of the Mid Cape Gold Best Resort Award.

This evening we will dine at a restaurant offering Cape Cod flavorful fare followed by s’mores by the resort’s outdoor fire pit! B, D Day 4: Cape Cod On tour with a local guide, we’ll view picturesque windmills, lighthouses, Cape Cod National Seashore Park and more. There’ll be plenty of time to shop, stroll, and “people watch” in

Highlights:

• A guided tour of historic Boston, including famous landmarks of the Freedom Trail, Old North Church, USS Constitution, Bunker Hill Monument and more!

• Whale-watching cruise and Plymouth Rock

August 26-Sept. 1, 2011 If you’re fond of sand dunes and salty air, lighthouses, quaint little villages here and there and our patriotic beginnings, you’re sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod!

quaint Provincetown. B, D Day 5: Martha’s Vineyard This morning we’re off to board the ferry for a ride to the timeless and enchanting Martha’s Vineyard; a place rich in history, inspiration, creativity, and beauty. We will be guided by a local resident to visit each of the 6 island town’s treasures - the picturesque whaling community of Edgartown, the lacy Victorian gingerbread cottages of Oak Bluffs, the magnificent stone walls surrounding oceanview fields of Chilmark to the grand cliffs of Aquinnah (Gay Head), the rustic feel of West Tisbury, and the port town of Vineyard Haven. Martha’s Vineyard has something to offer everyone. After a full day, we will return to our hotel on Cape Cod. B, D Day 6: Rhode Island Today we continue west to the coastal town of Newport, RI, the onetime summer home of America’s millionaires. We will tour one of these opulent “cottages”, the Breakers. Late afternoon we travel north to Providence, RI where we will visit Federal Hill to enjoy a delectable “Little Italy” meal! B, D Day 7: Return flight home After breakfast, we will board the plane for a flight home filled with memories of the east. B

• A visit to Martha’s Vineyard • Time to shop at Boston’s famous Quincy Market • A visit to the Breakers, an opulent “cottage” in Newport, RI • A guided tour of Cape Cod

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Thanks so much for a wonderful trip.

We were happy to have such a friendly group!

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- J. Denis Cape Cod, 2009

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Per person rates* double $1789 triple/quad $1660 single $2176

* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL.

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Step Back in Time

At the Grand Hotel and Classic Auto Parade Day 1: Auburn, Indiana We are a nation of motorists and today we will “motor” into Indiana to the town of Auburn where the luxurious and sporty Auburns, Cords and Duesenbergs were designed and produced in the 1920s and ‘30s. Every Labor Day weekend owners of these classics return for the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Festival. This evening we will walk among these exquisite classics and have an opportunity to talk with their owners. D Day 2: 55th Annual “Parade of the Classics” Visit the Auburn, Cord-Dusenberg Museum, which also includes displays of Cadillacs, Studebakers, Rolls-Royces and others representing the golden age of automobiles, then enjoy the local festivities and entertainment in the historic downtown area of Auburn where your chairs have been set up to enjoy the 90 minute “Parade of the Classics”. You will soon discover why over 200,000 visitors from across the U.S. and overseas keep coming back year after year for this event. Overnight in southern Michigan.

B, D Day 3: Henry Ford Museum and Village Step back in time as you explore over 300 years of American history at The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. Sit in the seat on the bus Rosa Parks refused to give her seat up, see a collection of Presidential limousines, experience what it was like to be a Barnstormer, ride in an authentic Model T, visit the Menlo Park Laboratory where Thomas Edison developed the incandescent light bulb and see so much more about how the inventions of a few changed America. Overnight in Michigan. B, D Day 4: Mackinac Bridge, Grand Hotel Today you have the opportunity to walk across the Mackinac Bridge as thousands do every

Labor Day (average length of time is 2 hours) or ride across as many do every day of the year – either way you will be inspired by the grace of this longest suspension bridge in the Western Hemisphere which first opened to traffic in 1957.

A ferry ride takes you to Mackinac Island and a carriage ride brings you to the Grand Hotel, your home for the next two nights! This evening enjoy a 5-course dinner in the Grand Dining Hall with evening entertainment – your choice of Ballroom dancing to the Grand Orchestra, a nightly movie or perhaps just visiting with friends in the Grand Lobby. B, D Day 5: Free day on Mackinac Island at the Grand Hotel After breakfast in the Grand Dining Room you are free to spend your day as you wish until we meet again this evening for another elegant dinner and evening of entertainment. You may take a carriage tour of the island, browse the quaint shops, rent a bicycle to ride around the island, play a little lawn bowling, sit in a rocking chair on the Grand porch, explore The Grand and learn a little more about its history – you have all day to be as active or relaxed in your wonderful surroundings. B, D Day 6: Travel to Indianapolis Travel down the middle of Michigan and into Indiana with an interesting stop or two along the way, before checking into our hotel in Indianapolis. B, L Day 7: Return to St. Louis This is the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 so we’ll visit the Speedway Museum and take a lap around the track! As you journey back to St. Louis, delight in your memories of your steps back in time and maybe your steps across the Mackinac Bridge! B

Sept. 2-8, 2011 Man’s brains and brawn have created many achievements in America’s past. We will see a sampling of man’s creations as we watch Auburn’s IN annual parade of the beautiful Auburn, Cord and Dusenberg automobiles, explore The Ford Museum & Greenfield Village and “Cross that Mackinaw Bridge, when we come to it”!

An engineering marvel, the Mackinaw Bridge is open to pedestrian traffic only on Labor Day! Now wouldn’t that be an accomplishment to marvel about for Labor Day – a 5-mile walk across this beautiful structure!

Featuring a two night stay at the Grand Hotel!

Per person rates double $1396 triple/quad $1285 single $1872

Northwest Coast

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!

SOLD OUT TAKING WAITLIST

September 7-16, 2011

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Mediterranean Empires Cruise

Port Arrive Depart Day 1: Overnight flight to Venice, Italy Day 2 Overnight in Venice onboard cruise ship 5 PM Day 3: Venice Day 4: Split, Croatia 9 AM 4 PM Day 5: At Sea 8 AM 5 PM Day 6: Athens, Greece Day 7: Cruising the Dardanelles 8AM 2 PM 4 PM Istanbul, Turkey Day 8: Istanbul, Turkey 5 PM Day 9: Mykonos, Greece 1 PM 11 PM 7 AM 7 PM Day 10: Ephesus, Turkey Day 11: Santorini, Greece 8 AM 5 PM 9 AM 5 PM Day 12: Katakalon, Greece Day 13: At Sea Day 14: Venice, Italy, return flight home Per person rates (based on double occupancy)

Category VD (balcony) $4643 $4163 Category D (outside) Category K (inside) $3743 * Price includes roundtrip airfare from STL, cruisefare, taxes, transfers, port charges and fees. Does not include optional insurance and onboard gratuities.

September 8-21, 2011

Board the magnificent NIEUW Amsterdam of Holland American Cruise Line for a 13-day Mediterranean adventure.

Door County – Cape Cod of the Midwest

Day 1: Port Washington, WI Our first day of travel takes us to the beautiful lakeside community of Port Washington, WI. Located on Lake Michigan, this charming community, has been described as having “a New England fishing village charm”. D Day 2: Sturgeon Bay, WI This morning we’ll have a guided tour of the Wisconsin Maritime Museum, known for the nation’s most completely restored WWII submarine, the USS Cobia. Enjoy lunch on your own before we make our way to Door County, one of the top ten vacation destinations in North America as described by Money Magazine. Enjoy free time in the lovely lakeside community of Sturgeon Bay before enjoying the hospitality and amenities of the Bridgeport Resort, home for the next three nights. B, D Day 3: Door County Today we’ll board the “Fred A. Busse”, a genuine Fireboat, for a narrated cruise through the Sturgeon Bay Ship Canal. Then we’ll explore the quaint villages found along the Green Bay side of this enchanting peninsula. Enjoy free time to shop or a walk along the shoreline. A visit to Peninsula State Park, the crown jewel of Wisconsin state parks, will include a guided tour of one of the five historical Peninsula lighthouses.

We’ll complete our day with an authentic Door

County fish boil where we’ll watch the sunset and be entertained by the famous “boil over”.

B, D Day 4: Door County We’ll discover the Lake Michigan side of the peninsula with sandy beaches and rocky shoreline cliffs today. We’ll tour Bjorklunden’s Boynton Chapel, enjoy a leisure walk along the shore in Whitefish Dunes State Park, and learn about the “limestone” sea caves that are nestled along the sea line. Enjoy a leisurely evening in Sturgeon Bay. B, L Day 5: Wisconsin After a leisurely morning, we’ll bid farewell to the charm and serenity of Door County and travel towards home. We’ll discover a bit of Wisconsin charm while traversing inland as we travel towards southern Wisconsin. Tonight we’ll enjoy dinner and lively entertainment before turning in for the night. B, D Day 6: Return home Of course no visit to Wisconsin is complete without cheese! So before departing Wisconsin, we’ll visit a local cheese house for delicious samples and an opportunity to purchase (own expense) favorites. Then it’s homeward bound – refreshed and rejuvenated from our Midwest Cape Cod experience. B

September 10-15, 2011 The Bridgeport Resort is just a short walk to the quaint village of Sturgeon Bay.

“

We were delighted with the coach tour to Wisconsin…

They [Sunrise Tour Manager and Driver] did a superb job, and made our first coach tour very pleasant

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Sam

Per person rates double $958 triple/quad $843 single $1302

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New York City and Hudson Valley Day 1: St. Louis area -Bellville, OH We will depart St. Louis and travel east to central Ohio where we will stay overnight. D Day 2: Poughkeepsie, NY Today we will travel across Pennsylvania to New York. Enroute we will enjoy dinner at Torches on the Hudson Restaurant which features waterfront dining and an ‘Aqua Bar’ that is not to be missed.

It is the talk of the town! Be sure to take a look at the 6,000 gallon salt water aquarium home to 30 varieties of fish. B, D Day 3: West Point Military Institute and Culinary Institute of America Today we visit West Point Military Academy, the oldest military academy in the country.

Walk the paths of generals and presidents as you trace the footsteps of our country’s great leaders. Next visit the lifelong home and museum of Franklin D. Roosevelt in Hyde Park, featuring a rose garden. Tonight, we’ll 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 Today, as we visit the mansion and gardens at Kykuit (home of the Rockefeller family) and Sunnyside (Washington Irving’s romantic riverfront home), we will enjoy the quiet beauty of historic Hudson Valley. This evening dine with views

September 12-19, 2011 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. of the Hudson River B, D Day 5: New York City and Broadway We will 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. We will also visit the Statue of Liberty and enjoy the magnificent view of the New York skyline from across the Hudson River. This evening we’ll dine at the renowned Club 21. Perhaps you have seen the Club 21 lounge in the movie “One Fine Day”. After dinner, we’re off to see the much anticipated new musical comedy Sister Act. B, D Day 6: New York City tour Today we will explore New York City with a local guide. We will spend the day seeing such places as Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue, Trump Tower, watching the people at Rockefeller Center and visiting the unique area of Chinatown in lower Manhattan. This evening we will rise to the “Top of the Rock” in Rockefeller Center for a bird’s eye view of the Big Apple. B, D Day 7: Eastern Ohio Today we drive across Pennsylvania with a surprise “sweet” stop mid-state. Then it’s back toward St. Louis with an overnight stay in eastern Ohio. B, D Day 8: Return home We arrive in St. Louis early evening. B

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Thank you for the most wonderful trip we have had in a long time.

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- M. Pitcher NY/Hudson Valley 2010

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California National Parks and more Day 1: Fly into Sacramento, CA After our flight, we’ll explore Sacramento, with a local guide. Do you hear the clippity-clop of horses and carriages as we stroll along the wooden sidewalks? Next, we make our way to South Lake Tahoe, a city rich in history and nature, for an overnight stay D Day 2: Yosemite National Park Board the MS Dixie for a narrated cruise of Lake Tahoe, including Emerald Bay. Then, travel south to Yosemite National Park to explore the rugged beauty of Yosemite Valley with a local guide. Such spectacular scenery - it’s easy to understand why it is one of the nation’s most photographed parks. Overnight on the perimeter of the park. B, D Day 3: Sugar Pine Train This morning, we will enjoy breakfast at the award winning Ahwahnee Lodge Dining Room in the heart of the Park. Next we visit the Wawona Hotel, a retreat that was used by Teddy Roosevelt. The sounds and scenes from the era of steam powered railroad logging come to life aboard the Yosemite Mountain Sugar Pine Railroad. After a delicious BBQ lunch, we travel to Wonder Valley Ranch, nestled in the scenic Sierra Nevada foothills, for a 3-night stay. Tonight we’ll mosey on over for some delicious ranch “grub”, enjoy a traditional campfire with typical cowboy entertainment. B, L, D Day 4: Sanger, CA After a hearty breakfast, we’re off to Squaw Valley Herb Garden for a guided walk. After lunch, we’ll return to the ranch for relaxation or your choice of activity. Enjoy the hosted happy hour, bountiful ranch dinner buffet, and evening entertainment. Later, experience the “Wonder Valley Horse Races”. Which jockey will you bet on? B, D Day 5: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks After breakfast we’re off to Sequoia and Kings

Sept. 17-24, 2011 Spectacular National Parks, a boat cruise, a train ride through a historic frontier, and a 3-night stay at a Ranch.

A great time of year to visit - as summer temperatures drop!

Canyon National Parks, the second and third designated national parks in our country. These parks are home to giants: immense mountains, deep canyons and huge trees. Behold the oldest living thing in the world as you view the General Grant Tree, named the Nation’s Christmas Tree by Calvin Coolidge in 1926. We return to the Ranch for an evening of food and fun. B, L, D Day 6: Death Valley National Park This morning fill ‘er up on the ranch breakfast buffet. Today we cross the edge of the Mojave desert into Death Valley National Park. Named

by Native Americans as “Tumpisa” meaning rock paint for it’s clay bottom, the Valley is known as having the lowest point in the western hemisphere. Our overnight stay puts us right in the center of the Park at the Furnace Creek Ranch!

Take a swim in a spring fed pool and enjoy the stars which blanket the brilliant sky. B, D Day 7: Death Valley National Park Today enjoy a wonderland that stretches as far as the eye can see as we tour Death Valley National Park. This evening we travel to Las Vegas, NV and The Golden Nugget for an evening of food and entertainment! B, D Day 8: Return flight home After a hearty breakfast and a short drive to Las Vegas Airport, we will board our flight home. B

Fall Mystery Join us on a fall adventure to a new destination!

Combine this tour with Southwest Adventure on page 28 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

Per person rates* double $2268 triple/quad $2133 single $2746

* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL.

September 20-24, 2011

Per person rates double $799 triple/quad $715 single $1052

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Southwest Grand Adventure

Day 1: Fly into Las Vegas, NV After a smooth flight to Las Vegas, we’ll check into the fourstar Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino with plenty of time to relax and soak up exciting Las Vegas. D Day 2: Grand Canyon, AZ We’ll head to 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 an highly anticipated sunrise! Today, we’ll 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. Later this afternoon, we will travel to Flagstaff, AZ for a two night stay.

After dinner, we will tour the night sky through the telescopes of the Lowell Observatory. We will learn about Lowell’s distinguished history and cutting-edge research. 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

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Las Vegas, Grand Canyon and the Albuquerque Balloon Festival!

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). Later we will 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 Balloon 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 Day 8: Route 66 A must see in the area, and first stop today, is the ABQ Balloon Museum. Afterwards, we will travel east along historic Route 66, fill our tummies with a restaurant unique to the Route 66 and continue our journey to 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, the most vibrant and unique restored neighborhood that features a spectacular canal. Overnight in Oklahoma City. B, D Day 10: Return home Today we arrive home. B

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New England Fall Adventure!

Day 1: Mid-Ohio We will depart and overnight in eastern 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! Today, we’ll visit the George Eastman Center (Kodak founder) for a guided tour.

While enjoying the ambiance of history and beauty we will dine at the lovely Belhurst Castle located on the shores of Seneca Lake 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 new inductee Whitey Herzog and 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 As we travel the byways of Vermont and New Hampshire, the quaint villages, covered bridges, spiry church steeples, and mountains and valleys dressed in fall colors await us! There will be a wealth of places to explore before arriving at Maine’s picturesque and beautiful coast, our home for the next 3 nights. Your hotel overlooks the rugged coastline. B, D Day 6: Ogunquit, ME Following breakfast, we will board our coach to 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 travel scenic roads through Massachusetts. This afternoon, we will return to a Sunrise Tour traveler’s favorite, lunch at The Graduate Club, located in an historic 1800s 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 early evening with warm memories of new friends and wonderful times. B

Sept. 30-Oct. 9, 2011 Oct. 7-16, 2011 For 15 years, Sunrise Tours has traveled to savor the beauty that the fall foliage brings to the Green Mountains of Vermont, the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the rugged seacoast of southern Maine!

This is a tour you don’t want to miss!

Per person rates double $1828 triple/quad $1678 single $2368

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Wisconsin in Fall Color Day 1: Wisconsin Relax as we make our way into the northwestern portion of Wisconsin where the variety of trees is sure to please our fall foliage palettes. We’ll stop for dinner before our overnight stay in Wisconsin. D Day 2: Cranberries and more Marshes of luscious red berries will tantalize our eyes this morning as we explore the region’s wetlands and the spectacular beauty of a cranberry bog during this harvest season in one of the world’s largest inland cranberry producing regions in the world. Did you know that cranberries are one of only three fruits native to the United States?

Later, we’ll board a vintage passenger train and experience rail travel as it was in the first half of the 20th Century! The fall leaf viewing should be spectacular. This evening we’ll enjoy a meal before checking into our hotel for an overnight in St. Croix Falls srea. B, D Day 3: Great River Road Expedition With the help of a park ranger, we’ll uncover the mystery of these huge steep-walled cylinder gorges known as potholes at Dalles of St Croix. Autumn colors unfold as we take the Great River Road Expedition, one of seven suggested “American Drives” by Readers Digest, to La Crosse. Along our scenic drive, we’ll visit the Watson Museum, makers of pure vanilla extract, and more. Then we’ll tour a stain glass studio while in the self-claimed “stained glass capital of the world” Winona. Three night stay

October 1-6, 2011 On this tour we’ll drive along the Great River Road Expedition, one of seven suggested “American Drives” by Readers Digest.

in La Crosse. B, D Day 4: Lacrosse This morning we’ll meet our local guide and discover this Rivertown: lumber barons’ homes to early entrepreneurs and more. We’ll stop atop Granddad Bluff, voted the most scenic view in Wisconsin where we can see the three states of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. Colors of gold, bronze, onyx pillars, inlaid mosaics of Venetian glass and mother of pearl await us in the nationally architecturally recognized Chapels of St. Rose. We’ll visit one of the 29 locks and dams which provide a water stairway on the Mississippi River before enjoying leisure time on Pearl Street West, the historic walking mall downtown. B, D Day 5: The Norwegian Valley Next we’ll explore the wild and scenic backwaters of the Mississippi River as we venture on a riverboat cruise. This evening we’ll visit the Bekkum Homestead in Coon Valley. By nightfall, we’ll delight in the flavors of a traditional Norwegian supper, then be entertained with polkas, waltzes and Scandanavian folk tunes, experiencing the natural beauty of Norskedalen “the Norwegian Valley” of Wisconsin. B, D Day 6: Return Home As we head home, we’ll stop in Prairie du Chien for a treat with a stop for cheese and the“finest smoked fish in the world” or at least on the Mississippi River. Then sit back and relax with the splendor of fall color freshly painted in our memory. B

Per person rates double $968 triple/quad $868 single $1270

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Fall Foliage Cruise by Coach Day 1: Eastern Ohio Travel by deluxe motorcoach to Eastern Ohio. D Day 2: New York City This evening arrive in New York City and visit Times Square and the “Top of the Rock” observation attraction. We will Overnight in New Jersey, just across the Hudson River from Manhattan. B, D Day 3: New York City Visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty (or other activities) before boarding Princess Cruises’ incredible ship, the Caribbean Princess, for our fall foliage cruise.

Day 4: Newport, Rhode Island disembark 7:00 AM, reboard at 4:00 PM Day 5: Boston, Massachusetts disembark: 10:00 AM, reboard at 7:00 PM Day 6: Bar Harbor, Maine disembark 7:00 AM, reboard at 6:00 PM Day 7: Saint John, New Brunswick disembark 8:00 AM, reboard at 5:00 PM Day 8: Halifax, Nova Scotia disembark 9:00 AM, reboard at 6:00 PM Day 9: Cruising; at sea Day 10: Disembark New York City (Manhattan

October 6-16, 2011

If you love to cruise but don’t like to fly, join Sunrise Tours on a fall foliage cruise with transportation provided to and from the port in New York City on a deluxe motorcoach.

or Brooklyn) and travel by deluxe motorcoach to Eastern Ohio. B, D Day 11: Return home Today we return home. B Caribbean Princess Caribbean Princess is the Grand Daddy of thePrincess fleet, with the largest carrying capacity.

This ship’s 900 balcony staterooms offer impressive private vistas. Hallmark features include Movies Under the Stars, the premier Lotus Spa and numerous formal and casual dining options, including the open-kitchen-style Café Caribe.

New York Encore

Day 1: New York City Catch a flight to New York City and check into our Theater District hotel before a delicious dinner in the atrium garden at Mont Blanc Restaurant, home of excellent Swiss cuisine. Tonight enjoy a view from above as we ascend the “Top of the Rock” observation deck. D Day 2: New York City Start the day with a local guided tour of the most important borough of New York City; Manhattan. See Central Park, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Chinatown, the reconstruction at Ground Zero and much more. After a delicious dinner, visit the August Wilson Theater for one of the biggest Broadway hits of the last decade and winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical; Jersey Boys. Experience the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons as they rise from

the streets of Newark to international pop stars with hits like “Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Oh, What a Night” and more. Even if you have seen it before, there is nothing like the excitement and intimacy of a Broadway production!

B, D Day 3: New York City Like a real New Yorker, take the subway downtown to Battery Park and take the ferry to visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. This afternoon is yours to enjoy as you please.

Take in a matinee show, shop Madison Avenue or visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Your Sunrise Tour Manager will be available to help you chart a course for an exciting New York afternoon (cost of afternoon activities not included). B Day 4: New York City Take a short, early morning walk to Rockefeller Center to watch the Today Show(optional) before checking out of our hotel and heading to the airport for our return flight. B

Per person rates (based on double occupancy) Category J $1956 (inside) Category DD $2296 (outside, oceanview) Category BD $2456 (balcony) Prices include motorcoach transportation, cruisefare, accommodations, meals as indicated, port charges, taxes and fees. Price does not include optional insurance or onboard gratuities.

October 10-13, 2011 Featuring three nights at the Belevedere Hotel, just steps from the Theatre District and Times Square.

Per person rates* double $1853 triple/quad $1659 single $2502

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Northeast Fall Foliage Day 1: Western Ohio Head to the Northeast to see a palette of brilliant autumn colors in the hills, river valleys and lakes and mountains with Sunrise Tours. Overnight in Western Ohio. D Day 2: Finger Lakes, NY Stop in Ashtabula County, OH for lunch and visit one of the covered bridges for which the county is famous, before continuing to Canandaigua Lake.

We’ll check in for a two night stay at the beautiful Inn on the Lake in Canandaigua, NY. B, D Day 3: Finger Lakes, NY Letchworth State Park, often called the “Grand Canyon of the East”, is our destination today. A park naturalist will share tales of the Seneca Indians who lived in this area and the history of the park as we travel through the 17-mile gorge cut by the Genesee River. Our exploration of the Finger Lakes continues as we cruise the waters of Canandaigua Lake. B, L Day 4: Adirondacks and Fort Ticonderoga Another scenic drive and more beautiful fall foliage delight the eyes as we drive into the Adirondack Mountains and along the shores of Lake George on our day’s venture to Fort Ticonderoga National Historic Landmark. An interpreter in period clothing and exploration of the museum’s 18th century artifacts relating to the French and Indian War and the American

Revolution will bring the story of the Fort to life. We will enjoy a two-night stay at the Queensbury Hotel where Presidents have stayed. B, D Day 5: Mid-Vermont Enjoy the small town charm of Middlebury, take a snapshot of a Vermont covered bridge and visit the Morgan Horse Farm and Vermont Marble Museum as we travel into mid-Vermont with views of the Adirondacks to the west and the Green Mountains to the east. B, D Day 6: Berkshire Hills, MA Travel through the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts and into the northwestern corner of Connecticut for a two-night stay at the Heritage Southbury, Southbury CT. Stop in Stockbridge, MA and visit the Norman Rockwell Museum to view the collection of Rockwell’s most famous works including 323 Saturday Evening Post covers. B, L Day 7: Litchfield Hills of Connecticut A local guide will share treasured sites of charming Litchfield Hills ablaze in fall foliage. B, D Day 8: Jim Thorpe, PA Travel through the Hudson Valley and along Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area to historic Jim Thorpe, PA in the foothills of the Pocono Mountains. Visit the Asa Packer Mansion, the 1860 Victorian home of the well-known 19th century industrialist and philanthropist. B, D Day 9: Salt Fork Lodge, OH Enjoy the fall foliage as we travel west through Pennsylvania into Ohio where we will stay at the lovely Salt Fork Lake State Park Lodge. B, D Day 10: Return Home Today we return home with spectacular fall scenes running through our minds. B

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Per person rates double $1830 triple/quad $1615 single $2476

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Fall in the Smokies

Day 1: Nashville, TN Enjoy your breakfast snacks as we travel southeast. Enroute we will enjoy home-style cooking for lunch at Patti’s 1880’s Settlement Restaurant of Kentucky Lake. Voted #1 restaurant by Southern Living magazine because of its food and #1 for its tourism, we will take the time to enjoy a leisurely meal and shopping in its 8 unique shops. Then it’s off to Nashville, TN our home for the night, to savor a performance at the world famous Grand Ole Opry! Tip your hats and stomp your boots along with the longest continually running radio broadcast show in history. L Day 2: Asheville, NC One of our most scenic drives awaits us today as we make the trip east to Asheville, North Carolina. Tonight’s destination is the massive and captivating Biltmore Mansion Estate. From the extravagant mansion and gardens, to the top

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notch winery, we’ll need to come back in the morning to see it all properly. B, D Day 3: Pigeon Forge, TN After returning to satisfy our fascination with Biltmore House, we’re off. We will invite a step on guide aboard to educate and entertain us as we wind through the mountains. Absorb the gorgeous fall foliage as we pass through the heart of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park to arrive in Pigeon Forge, TN for a 2-night stay. A delicious dinner and an acclaimed country music show in Pigeon Forge will cap off our beautiful day. B, D Day 4: Gatlinburg and Dollywood After breakfast, we’ll visit Dolly Parton’s Dollywood, home of mountain music and good old Ozark tradition. Next we’ll spend time at Ripley’s Aquarium before dinner in Pigeon Forge.

After dinner, you can visit The Christmas Place store with your tour manager or enjoy a relaxing evening at the hotel while you savor your new mountain memories. B, D Day 5: Return home We bid the mountains goodbye and return home enjoying more dramatic fall colors along the way. B

Panama Canal Cruise Arrival

Departure

Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 5:00 PM At Sea At Sea Aruba, Aruba 7:00 AM 12:30 PM Cartagena, Colombia 9:00 AM 3:00 PM Panama Canal, Panama 5:00 AM 3:30 PM Colon, Panama 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Limon, Costa Rica 7:00 AM 6:00 PM At Sea Grand Cayman, Islands 7:00 AM 5:00 PM At Sea Ft. Lauderdale, Florida 7:00 AM Per person rates (based on double occupancy) Category I (inside) $1,820 deposit $240 pp; single $3,019; optional insurance $90 pp dbl Category EE (outside) $2,000 deposit $260 pp; single $3299; optional insurance $104 pp dbl Category BD (balcony) $2,300 deposit $320 pp; single $3899; optional insurance $128 pp dbl * Price includes cruise fare, roundtrip airfare from STL, taxes, government fees, port charges and transfers. Price does not include onboard gratuities and optional insurance. Final payment due

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I enjoyed all of the events and entertainment you had planned for us - especially the music in Nashville. I had been to the Biltmore House on two previous occasions, ... still magnificent!!

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Per person rates double $999 triple/quad $907 single $1276

October 20-30, 2011 Embark on an 11day journey into the Panama Canal, an engineering marvel, aboard the Island Princess with Princess Cruise Lines.

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Cuyahoga Valley Fall Color Tour Day 1: Springfield, Ohio Heading east across Illinois and Indiana to Ohio, we’ll enjoy the comfortable ride and passing scenery, stopping at the charming Model T Museum and the Warm Glow Outlet. Dinner is a special treat tonight at a working Dairy Farm. D Day 2: Cuyahoga Valley Visit the small factory where metal whistles are made before heading north to board the historic Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad for a journey into the heart of this National Park. Learn about the workings of the Ohio & Erie Canalway. Settle in for two nights in Old World luxury at Punderson Manor Lodge located on Punderson Lake. Relax and enjoy Dinner this evening at the Lodge. B, D Day 3: Ohio Amish Country After a full hot breakfast overlooking the lake, we will be joined by a knowledgeable local step-on guide for a ride through the back roads of beautiful Geauga County. You will meet the local Amish folks, learn about their gentle way of life and marvel at their craftsmanship. A delicious and filling dinner awaits you this evening in an Amish country home. B, D Day 4: Footballs and Knives We say farewell to Punderson Manor Lodge as we head south to Canton and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, America’s premier sports muse-

October 18-22, 2011

Punderson Manor Lodge

um. They showcase the origin, development and growth of professional football as part of American culture. At The Warther Museum in Dover, you will enjoy learning about the life of “Mooney” Warther, who went from whittling to master carving, and how his love of family and hobbies is honored today by his decedents. A special treat awaits you as we dine this evening in the Ivory Room. B, D Day 5: Dayton, OH, return home From the Wright Brothers to our present day Air Force, the National Museum of the United States Air Force covers it all. You will be filled with pride in our great country and gratitude for the men and women who have served in the armed forces. B

Per person rates double $794 triple/quad $717 single $1143

Eureka Springs, Branson and More!

Day 1: Eureka Springs, AR Enjoy the fall colors as we travel to our first stop in Lead Hill, AR where you will go back to the 13th century and witness thirty authentically dressed craftsmen at work transforming nature’s resources to build the Ozark Medieval Fortress. We continue on to Eureka Springs for dinner and a 2-night stay. B, D Day 2: Passion Play This morning we will enjoy the serenity of the springs and gardens at the Blue Spring Heritage Center. Afterwards you’ll have free time for lunch and shopping in the picturesque historic town of Eureka Springs, designated as a community of national significance on the National Register of Historic Places. Later this afternoon we will enjoy an early dinner at the new “Top of the Mountain” Gospel Music Dinner Theater featuring the award winning Gospel Music

of the Texans. After dinner we’ll sit atop a very scenic mountain as we enjoy the spectacular experience of watching America’s largest outdoor drama, The New Great Passion Play. The play features a cast of more than two hundred actors along with live animals in a moving depiction of the last days and the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

B, D Day 3: Branson, MO Today we travel to Branson, MO, where we will board the Branson Scenic Railway for a 40-mile roundtrip excursion thru Ozark foothills and tunnels and learn about the history of the area.

Later we will enjoy the fall colors, dinner and an all new show, as we board the Showboat Branson Belle! After the show, we will check into our hotel for the night. B, D Day 4: Return Home We return home this afternoon. B

October 19-22, 2011 Highlights: * Ozark Medieval Fortress * Passion Play in Eureka Springs, AR * Dinner and Gospel Music Show * Visit Historic Eureka Springs * Showboat Branson Belle in Branson, MO * Branson Scenic Railroad

Per person rates double $672 triple/quad $595 single $915

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The Heart of Texas Day 1: Oklahoma Relax as we travel southwest towards the Lone Star State. We will overnight in eastern Oklahoma. D Day 2: Mammoths in Texas Continuing southwest, we will take an afternoon break in Waco, TX for a visit to a unique destination.

In 1978, a large bone was discovered in a ravine. 30 years of excavation later 24 mammoths and a prehistoric camel were uncovered! We will receive a guided tour of the Waco Mammoth Site and journey into the past lives of 6 Waco Mammoths and the Camel. Our final destination today is Austin, TX, the gateway to the scenic Hill Country. We arrive at the Drury Inn and Suites in time for the hotel’s featured hot appetizers/ drinks and to unpack our bags for our 3-night stay. B, L, hot apps Day 3: Hill Country Rich History The diversity of the fall landscape, history and quaint communities will highlight our day. We will begin our day touring the Lyndon B. Johnson State Park and Historic Site for an up-close look at his ranch and “the white house”. We will say “Guten Tag” as we arrive in Fredericksburg whose German community offers a taste of the Olde World. After some time to explore Main Street we will see the sights at The National Museum of the Pacific War known as the world’s premiere destination for discovering the full story of WWII in the Pacific. Wildseed Farms is our next destination to pick up a packet of hill country seeds before we head to dinner. B, D Day 4: Hill Country Old West Step back in time as we travel to a town featured in Reader’s Digest Off the Beaten Path book. Established in 1849 as a trading post, Luckenbach, TX is famous for its 1977 #1 country music hit.

We’ll visit the barnlike historic dance hall, saloon and the one and only rustic general store.

We’ll appreciate the beauty of the heart of TX as we journey to the German town of Boerne, TX. Here we’ll tour this themed movie set and meet Pistol Packin’ Paula who will entertain us and twirl two .45 cimarron revolvers. Before you know it, you will be dancing in your seat.

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Downtown Boerne is just as inviting with its historic main street. And if you choose you can see the 300 year old German Bible on display at the Public Library. Located in Wimberley, TX, we will explore the Bella Vista Farm, including their olive oil making process, ranch and winery. It’s back to Austin for a delicious dinner-old west style. B, D Day 5: Cowboys, Cattle, Trains and more!

Wave good-bye to our Hill Country hosts as we travel north to Grapevine, TX. Upon arrival, we will board the Grapevine Vintage Railroad for an excursion along the historic Cotton Best Route. Get ready to experience train travel as it was in the glory days of the expanding west.

We arrive at the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District where the colorful history of the Old West comes alive with our personally guided walking tour followed by leisure time to explore even more. Before we board our train for the trip back, join us on E. Exchange Avenue to watch The Cattle Drive as herded cattle tromp down the middle of the street. Only in Texas! Tonight we overnight in one of Grapevine’s finest. The AAA four-diamond Gaylord Texan Resort will open its doors for our dinner and overnight stay. B, D Day 6: Arkansas Enjoy some leisure time at the resort this morning or join us for a shopping excursion to Main Street in Historic Downtown Grapevine. Early this afternoon, we will board our coach to travel northwest on I-30 headed for Little Rock, AR. Relax and join your fellow travelers for dinner and evening entertainment in this dynamic state capital city. B, D Day 7: Return Home We return to home sweet home this evening. B

Some say, “if you haven’t been to the Hill Country, then you haven’t really been to Texas”. Join us as we feature the Hill Country with its enticing communities and lush terrain all wrapped up in fall colors.

So many cows!

According to Fast Facts about the 50 States book, Texas has 14 million cattle. To give you an idea of exactly what that means, 46 states have fewer people than Texas has cattle! See a Cattle Drive in person on Day 5 of this tour.

Per person rates double $1268 triple/quad $1134 single $1670

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Branson Holiday

Join us for a holiday tour to Branson and experience some of the best entertainment around! Each tour includes accommodations at the Savannah House, featuring an extensive breakfast each morning and a warm treat each evening. Breakfast and dinner included daily.

November 11-13 Andy Williams Everyone knows and loves him - he’s the holiday event of the year!

Branson Belle A favorite dinner cruise with an entirely new show! See the renovated Branson Belle and experience the revamped show.

Six Awarded Best New Show in Branson, Six combines the musical showmanship and boundless energy of six extremely talented brothers.

Red, Hot and Blue These incredible entertainers sing and dance their hearts out in this beautifully costumed show that showcases the music of the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s!

November 14-16 Dixie Stampede Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner features friendly North and South competition, thrilling horse riding stunts, spectacular special effects, phenomenal musical productions plus a fourcourse dinner.

Miracle of Christmas Performing at the Sight and Sound Theatre, The Miracle of Christmas follows the journey of Mary and Joseph as they travel the road to Bethlehem and witness the birth of Jesus.

Texas Tenors Enjoy the beautiful tones in their voices, as this trio sing country, gospel, classical and Broadway songs. You saw them on America’s Got Talent; now see them up-close and personal at The Starlite Theatre. Hot new show!

Hughes Brothers The Hughes Brothers, and the “Worlds Largest Performing Family”... 5 Brothers + 5 wives + 24 children and counting = one of the great success stories of American entertainment. Voted Best Vocal Group in Branson, their powerful voices will stun you!

November 11-13, 2011 Per person rates double $499 triple/quad $474 single $579

November 14-16, 2011 Per person rates double $499 triple/quad $474 single $579

Indiana Christkindlmarkt

Day 1: Jasper, IN Today, we drive the short distance to Ferdinand, Indiana and enjoy the annual Christkindlmarkt.

Modeled after the open-air markets held in Germany, Christkindlmarkt is a heart-warming holiday event featuring artisans, an array of holiday music and food. We’ll have plenty of time to explore this “14th century village”. Then, we’re off to a guided tour of the “Castle on the Hill” – The Monastery of Immaculate Conception, one of the nation’s largest communities of Benedictine women. This evening, we’ll dine at the Schnitzelbank and enjoy traditional German music and entertainment. D Day 2: French Lick, Return home This morning, we’ll tour The West Baden Springs

National Landmark, formally dubbed the “Eighth Wonder of the World”. Once a thriving resort that fell into disrepair, it has now undergone an exciting transformation. The nearby French Lick Resort opened in 1895 and ran continuously until 2005. After a multi-million dollar renovation it has reopened and we will dine at the Colonnades. This afternoon, we will visit Dr. Ted Musical Marvel’s collection of amazing musical instruments from the 1800’s to mid-1900’s. It’s OK to tap, wiggle, sway and stomp to the magic of the music!

Filled with holiday cheer, we return home. B, L

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Pennsylvania Dutch to the Big Apple Day 1: Ohio Settle in for a comfortable ride and hospitality as we travel to Central Ohio for our overnight stay. D Day 2: Great American Chocolate We’ll journey this morning through the rolling hills towards Lancaster, PA. A stop at Hershey’s Chocolate World where we’ll board Hershey’s own trolley for a memorable narrated historical tour through the town “built on chocolate”.

Don’t be surprised if the conductor starts singing! We’ll also enjoy the Hershey’s Sweet Lights display. After our indulgence, we’ll make the quick drive to the Eden Resort, our home for the next three nights. B, D Day 3: Pennsylvania Dutch This morning we visit a Pennsylvania Dutch community. With a local guide, we’ll uncover the mysteries of Amish lifestyle and explore the countryside as we make our way to a native Lancaster County farm. Not only will we see picturesque scenery filled with farms, hills, and quaint towns, but we’ll have an opportunity to stop at a shop or two along the way. Then prepare your pallets for an evening feast of local Amish fare. ‘Tis the evening, we’ll delight in “Dickens of Christmas” at the historic Mount Hope Estate and Winery. B, D Day 4: Yuletide Magic Today we’re in for some Yuletide magic as we visit our 15th President, James Buchanan’s Wheatland. We’ll learn about the President, his niece Harriet Lane, and the mansion during our tour before a quick shopping excursion followed by leisure time at the resort. After dinner this evening we’ll experience the “2011 Christmas Show” at the American Music Theater… where music is alive! B,D Day 5: Discovering The Big Apple After breakfast, we’ll make a brief stop at Lancaster Central Market for one last PA dutch

treat before our travels further east. This afternoon we’ll venture 50 feet below sea level (by elevator), as we tour the The Gold Vault and learn about the unique role of the New York Federal Reserve Bank.

Then it’s off to dinner in Little Italy before an evening of festive lights and holiday decor of Manhattan. We’ll view the huge snowflake made of Baccarat crystal as we drive down 57th Street with our local guide, take in the holiday light show at the Grand Central Terminal and more. Our evening concludes with a visit to the “Top of the Rock” with spectacular vistas of Rockefeller Center‘s famous Christmas Tree before retiring to the Marriott Teaneck, NJ for the next two nights. B, D Day 6: Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall Wake up to a special performance of the Rockettes at Radio City Hall. They made their debut in 1933 and will continue kicking high for this extraordinary show and Christmas spectacular.

This afternoon it’s your choice. Will you choose a play on Broadway? A visit to the MET or Guggenheim Museum? Shopping on famous 5th Avenue? So many possibilities- you‘re sure to be pleased! This evening, we’ll enjoy our meal at the Heartland Brewery in the heart of Times Square. B, D Day 7: Oglebay Resort Then we’ll travel to Wheeling, WV to enjoy a festive holiday buffet and winter festival of lights celebration at the Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV. This Festival of Lights, created by world-renown landscape lighting expert Dick Bosch, was featured on the Travel Channel’s Extreme Christmas Celebrations and named as a top event in the country by Discover America and the American Bus Association. Overnight in Ohio. B, D Day 8: Return Home With a deep sigh of satisfaction and memories of a world apart, we’ll make our way home. B

November 28December 5, 2011

Per person rates double $1598 triple/quad $1440 single $2071

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Holiday Grandeur!

Featuring the Greenbrier Resort, Homestead Resort and Colonial Williamsburg Day 1: Lexington, KY We travel across Kentucky to Lexington for an overnight stay. We’ll cap off our evening in style as we drive through Kentucky Horse Park’s “Southern Lights” holiday show. D Day 2: Greenbrier Resort After a full breakfast, we will travel to the awardwinning Greenbrier Resort. Home to distinguished guests since 1776, this hotel is located in White Sulphur Springs, WV in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains. We’ll arrive in time to enjoy their daily afternoon tea and holiday concert. What a treat! After a tour of the grounds, relax in the elegantly decorated guest rooms or in the magnificent lobbies by a cozy fireplace.

You will have the option of touring The Bunker (additional cost), a former U.S. Government Relocation hideaway facility from the Cold War. Our four-course dinner will be in the main dining room (where coats and ties are required) with sparkling chandeliers and stately columns.

After dinner continue to soak up the charm of the Greenbrier with an evening entertainment or a swim in the pool. B, D Day 3: Greenbrier Resort We awake to The Greenbrier and it’s incredible winter wonderland décor throughout the resort. After breakfast in the main dining room, you will have time to shop in the dozens of boutiques, and/or enjoy an optional activity (at an additional cost) such as a carriage or sleigh ride or a one-of-a-kind spa service. This afternoon, a colonial Christmas awaits us as we journey to Williamsburg, VA for the next 2 nights. Combining nostalgia and charm, we are certain to feel the magic that Colonial Williamsburg has put

into the Christmas season for decades. B, D Day 4: Williamsburg, VA Since the first organized Christmas celebration drew visitors to Colonial Williamsburg in 1936, nothing can match the excitement and grandeur of a Christmas season in Williamsburg. Today, we will spend the day at Colonial Williamsburg, all dressed up for the holidays. We’ll have complete access to explore Colonial Williamsburg’s hundreds of recreated and restored buildings, sites and exhibits including the Governor’s Palace. We will enjoy a delicious lunch at the historic Shield’s Tavern where servers still wear period dress as they did in the 1800’s. The day will include activities which make the history books come alive right before our eyes! B, L Day 5: The Homestead Today we travel to one of the world’s finest Resorts. Since 1766, the opulent National Historic Landmark Homestead Resort has offered an incomparable retreat to its visitors. Princes and Presidents, including Thomas Jefferson, have soaked in its mineral spring waters, and if you bring a bathing suit, you can too! Sit around the immense Christmas Tree, sipping tea in the elegant foyer of this grand hotel. We will treat ourselves to a delightful dinner complete with musicians playing. Feel free to tap your toes or even dance to a number or two! After dinner, you are welcome to relax or even enjoy a movie in their in-house theater. B, D Day 6: Ohio This morning, we will have time to indulge in a lovely, relaxing breakfast while enjoying the hospitality of this luxurious Resort. We’ll have lunch and time to shop at the Tamarack of West Virginia, home of vibrant juried artists, southern crafters and local food producers. As the sun begins to set, we’re in for a thrill at the “Legendary Lights of the Clifton Mill”.

This spectacular event has been described as “mind-boggling!” They boast the country’s largest collection of over 3,000 antique Santas and a lot more. B, L Day 7: Return home We relive our cherished memories as we travel home. B

Dec. 3-9, 2011

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It was wonderful, just fabulous!

My husband enjoyed it immensely too!

M. Catlett, Holiday Grandeur 2009

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Per person rates double $1563 triple/quad $1480 single $1990

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Holidayville

Asheville, Nashville and more!

Day 1: Sevierville, TN We’re headed for a spectacular holiday time as we travel to Sevierville, Tennessee. Located deep in the valley of action-packed Pigeon Forge, we’ll revel in the beautiful award-winning Winterfest celebration as we settle in for our two nights’ stay. D Day 2: Dollywood and More Following a hearty Smoky Mountain breakfast, enjoy the South’s largest and most beautiful Christmas Village before visiting Pigeon Forge’s premier attraction, Dollywood. Dolly created her theme park to showcase her homeland, the Smoky Mountains. Get ready for a day of music, shows, attractions, crafts and special Christmas cheer, all with an Appalachian flavor.

Tonight, the Smith Family, five time winners of the Best Show in the Smokies, will entertain us with a variety show packed with music, comedy and Christmas jollies! B, D Day 3: Asheville, NC This morning we’ll have time to explore and shop in the warmly holiday decorated historic district of Sevierville. Then we’ll travel to Asheville, North Carolina to the lavish Vanderbilt historic home, The Biltmore Estate. Tonight, we’ll recapture the magic of the season as we join in the Yuletide celebration and candlelight

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tour inspired by the Vanderbilt’s Christmas Eve in 1895. During Christmas at Biltmore, the halls and rooms are accented with elegant décoras well as filled with holiday music. B, D Day 4: Opryland Nashville, TN After breakfast, we’ll indulge ourselves with a return visit to the Biltmore Estate. Enjoy the gardens, and the House before travelling to Nashville, Tennessee, our third Holidayville.

We’ll settle into the acclaimed Opryland Hotel for our evening’s stay. Under climate-controlled glass atriums, we’ll be surrounded by nine acres of lush indoor gardens, winding rivers and pathways, and sparkling waterfalls where we can unwind, explore, shop, dine, and be entertained to our heart’s content. And, are they ever decorated for Christmas! Today we’ll have time to visit the ICE exhibit - a winter wonderland created from 1.5 million pounds of ice! The Radio City Rockettes will entertain us and set a lively tone to end a wonderful vacation. B, D Day 5: Return home After a leisurely morning and filled to the brim with holiday cheer and a keen anticipation of the unfolding season, we make our journey home. B

Per person rates double $1178 triple/quad $1123 single $1342

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Chicago’s Holiday Spirit Day 1: Chicago in its Finest Upon arrival in Chicago we will explore the sights with a local guide. Highlights will include architectural landmarks of the Loop, Millennium Park, the city’s spectacular lakefront as well as a peek into some of the city’s neighborhoods.

After dinner, it’s up to the 103rd floor of the Willis Tower for a view from the Skydeck. As the 3rd largest building in the world, we’ll enjoy our views of the twinkling landscape. Overnight for 2 nights in downtown Chicago. D Day 2: Feeling the holiday spirit!

We will view the famous elaborate trimmings and animated windows of Macy’s (formally Marshall Fields) before we shop one of the 13 floors! Look for “The Great Tree” (you won’t miss this 2 ½ story spectacle) sparkling with over 1,000 handmade ornaments and you will find our spot for lunch. The Walnut Room welcomes us for a nostalgic Christmas Lunch as it has since the early 1900’s. After lunch, we will visit the Christkindlmarket. Touted as one of

the most authentic Christkindlmarkets in the western world, you will think a bit of Germany has been airlifted to downtown Chicago as you shop for a unique gift, sip gluhwein or German bier, and sample the array of German food. Afterwards, we are off to the Goodman Theater.

For 31 years, the Goodman Theater has invited holiday-goers to a performance of A Christmas Carol. This production is sure to put us in the holiday spirit! B, L Day 3: Christmas around the World This morning, we will visit the Museum of Science and Industry as it comes alive with holiday flair by featuring it’s “Christmas Around the World” display. More than 50 trees are decorated to reflect different ethnic culture and traditions from around the world. We will also tour the U-505 exhibit. The only German submarine captured by the US Navy during WWII, the U-505 tour offers an interactive exhibit and an opportunity to walk on board. B

December 12-14, 2011

Each holiday season, Chicago’s traditional and most cherished celebrations include Christkindlmarket, Macy’s animated windows, the classy Walnut Room and a performance of A Christmas Carol at the Goodman Theater. Join us as we enjoy all of them in one tour!

Per person rates double $568 triple/quad $514 single $729

A Norman Rockwell and Von Trapp Christmas

Day 1: Fly into Albany, NY We fly to Albany, NY and kick off our holiday experience with a visit to the Berkshire Museum and Festival of Trees; a unique display of 100 Christmas trees each decorated with the heart and soul of the local community! After dinner with a local flare, we will overnight in Barrington, MA. D Day 2: Norman Rockwell Christmas This morning we will visit the charming town of Stockbridge, MA, whose Main St. inspired one of Norman Rockwell’s best known illustrations.

It will feel like we are in the painting as we explore this quaint town. Norman Rockwell’s museum is our next stop before we enjoy a scrumptious Christmas lunch at the historic Red Lion Inn. This afternoon, we travel north to the Yankee Candle Flagship Store for some holiday shopping. This evening, it’s time to feel jolly as we enjoy a 4-course dinner followed by caroling and a visit from a very special friend. B, L, D Day 3: Vermont’s delights After a hearty breakfast, we will depart with a local guide to the Danforth Pewter Company for a demonstration and the Vermont Soap Factory for a look at how organic soaps are made. This is the area where the Bob Newhart Show was filmed and we will see this special home. Next

is a visit to one of Vermont’s tastiest attractions: Dakin Farms. We will learn the production of their gourmet meats and cheeses complete with delicious samples for all! This afternoon we arrive at the Von Trapp Family Lodge in time for afternoon tea and cookies and our twonight stay. This evening we will savor a 3-course dinner followed by a viewing of the movie “The Real Maria”. B,D Day 4: “…these are a few of my favorite things.”

Today we explore the area around the Lodge.

The Morse Sugar Farm will host us and teach about the history of sugaring, the production of maple syrup, and in true VT tradition, we will experience a wonderful sugar-on-snow! After some time for lunch on your own and shopping in Stowe, we will tour the Cold Hollow Cider Mill where you will see cider being produced year round. We will return to the Trapp estate for a horse drawn-sleigh ride (weather permitting) and tea and cookies. After our 3-course dinner, a Von Trapp family member will delight us with her stories and songs! B, D Day 5: Flight home We say “So long, Good day” to our new fond acquaintances before we catch our flight home. B

December 13-17, 2011

Per person rates* double $1699 triple/quad $1628 single $2017

* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL.

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The 123rd Rose Parade and more!

Stop and smell the roses at the 123rd 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 This morning we’ll catch our flight into Los Angeles and check into the Marriott in Manhattan Beach, our comfortable home for the duration of the trip. D Day 2: Reagan Library, Behind the Parade Scenes This morning, we’ll take a scenic drive along the coast and over the mountains to Simi Valley to enjoy a visit at the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum. This year, the newly renovated Reagan Library pays tribute to our 40th President with a special Centennial Celebration. There will be new engaging exhibits to honor his accomplishments and patriotic spirit. Enjoy lunch on your own in Old Pasadena before we go behind the scenes to see how the Rose Bowl floral floats are constructed. Then we’re off to tour the Queen Mary before our onboard evening of dinner and entertainment at the Tibbies. B, D Day 3: Bringing in the New Year This morning we’ll take a journey through the Petersen Automotive Museum and explore one of mankind’s greatest achievements and obsessions: the automobile. The museum, founded

by Robert E Peterson (and publisher of Hot Rod and Motor Trend magazines), features the history of cars beginning with a 1901 streetscape and showcases automobiles of glamour and celebrity along with the Otis Chandler Motorcycle Collection. Whether you’re an avid car fan or not, you’ll leave this venue filled with nostalgia.

Afterwards, we’ll visit the Getty Museum which offers ancient to modern art, beautiful, tranquil gardens in a dramatic architectural setting.

We’ll enjoy spectacular vistas of the hills and Pacific Ocean in the distance before returning to our hotel. You’ll have time to watch some football games or relax by the pool. This evening a special New Year’s Eve celebration is planned to

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bring in the New Year! Dancing! Singing! What will it be? The evening is a mystery as is the coming year! B, D Day 4: Los Angeles sightseeing Today we’ll spend the day exploring Los Angeles with a local guide. We’ll see The Hollywood Bowl, Mann’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive and so much more! B, D Day 5: Rose Parade Enjoy a great view of the Tournament of Roses Parade from your reserved seating - you can’t help but get caught up in the excitement of the crowd as the beautiful floats, proud marching bands, and the Anheuser Busch Clydesdales pass by! After lunch, we’re in for a treat as we tour the Crystal Cathedral, home base of the Hour of Power television ministry. The cathedral is recognized for its glass structure and contemporary architecture and featured on The History Channel. Afterwards, you’ll have leisure time before a delicious dinner and retiring for the night. B, D Day 6: Return home Before catching our return flight to St. Louis, we will have time for last minute souvenir shopping, or a walk along the Santa Monica pier or promenade before our flight home. Hasn’t this trip been an exhilarating way to begin a new year?!!

B

Just wanted to let you know we had a wonderful time... all of the meals and attractions we saw were super! I have been to L.A. quite a few times, and never had a better tour than our tour with Sunrise. Riding the subway in L.A. was like being in a movie!

T. and P. Dahlia Rose Bowl 2005

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Per person rates* double $2098 triple/quad $1933 single $2593

* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL

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Rose Bowl Parade by coach

featuring Palm Springs, Tucson, Los Angeles and more Day 1: Oklahoma Holiday Lights Today we begin our journey west and overnight near Oklahoma City. Before turning in, we’ll take a breathtaking illuminated tour of 4 million twinkling lights. D Day 2: Luminarias of New Mexico Enjoy the scenery as we travel through the flatlands of Oklahoma and the pan-handle of Texas Albuquerque, NM. Enjoy some time in Old Town Albuquerque, aglow with traditional holiday luminaria. B, D Day 3: Mystifying Red Rock Country This morning we make our way to Sedona, AZ, a beautiful town nestled among stunning red rocks and the contrasting riparian areas of Oak Creek Canyon for some free time. Overnight Phoenix area. B, D Day 4: Manhattan Beach, CA Today we’ll check into the Manhattan Beach Marriott, our comfortable home for the next 5 nights. B, D Day 5 –8: (See Rosebowl Tour on page 41 for details – Days 2 through 5) Day 9: Palm Springs As we travel to Palm Springs, we will stop for a Mule-drawn covered wagon tour that will take us through the Coachella Valley Preserve before a delicious, hearty western BBQ and musical entertainment. Enjoy the convenience and amenities at the Palm Mountain Resort & Spa for three nights. B, D Day 10: Exploration and Follies Today we explore the area with a local guide who will share the glamour, beauty and history of this ultimate celebrity playground. Of course, no trip to Palm Springs would be complete without The Fabulous Palm Spring Follies, featuring the legendary line of long-legged lovelies, all over the age of 55. B, D Day 11: Palm Springs Leisure time to enjoy the beautiful weather in sunny Palm Springs! Choose your morning’s activities - golf, shopping or simply relaxing. Later this afternoon, we’ll enjoy picturesque views of Palm Springs as we ascend 2 ½ miles up the mountain in Palm Springs Aerial 360 degree Tram Car. After dinner, we’ll stroll the weekly Palm Springs Village Fest Thursday night street fair – a “must see” for visitors to Palm Springs.

B, D Day 12: Tucson, AZ

This morning we’ll travel to Tucson, AZ for a relaxing three-night stay. Surrounded by majestic Saguaro forests and dramatic mountain peaks, Tucson is the second largest city in Arizona. B, D Day 13: Explore Tucson This morning, visit the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, a world renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden all in one. Then we’ll take a narrated tram tour of Sabino Canyon, located in the foothills of the Santa Catalina Mountains.

After lunch, we’ll visit the renowned DeGrazia Art Gallery before returning to our hotel.

This evening we venture out for a special viewing of the clear desert sky where the stars shine bright. B, D Day 14: “Boneyard” and Space Today we visit the Pima Air and Space Museum and tour the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, including the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Center, also known as the “boneyard”. This unique facility provides aerospace maintenance for warfighters. This afternoon, we’ll visit the Mission San Xavier del Bac, completed in 1797 and filled with original statuary and mural paintings. B, D Day 15: Land of Enchantment Today a ranger guided tour of the White Sands National Park will feature one of the world’s great natural wonders, wave-like dunes of white sands that have engulfed 275 square miles of desert. Grab your camera – it’s quite a sight!

Overnight in Alamagordo, NM. B, D Day 16: Amarillo, TX This morning enjoy a tour of a working pistachio farm before making our journey towards home.

We’ll return alongside Historic Route 66 to the center of the Texas Panhandle, Amarillo, for our overnight stay. B, D. Day 17: Tulsa, OK Alongside the Main Street of America we’ll travel towards home. We’ll overnight in Tulsa, OK. B, D Day 18: Home Today we return home. B

December 26, January 12, 2012

Per person rates double $3598 triple/quad $3167 single $4891

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Florida Stay N’ Play Were you in St. Louis in January 2011 when the daytime temperatures averaged 22-24 degrees and there were 4 snow/ice storms? While you were shivering, some Sunrise travelers were enjoying sunny days, walks on the beach and beautiful sunsets during their 3-week stay on St. Pete Beach in Florida at the Sirata Beach Resort.

Plan your winter escape now with Sunrise Tours as we return for our 7th year to what we think is a jewel of a location to spend winter days.

Your days can be as busy or leisurely as you choose during your stay on St. Pete Beach. A hop on the Suncoast Beach Trolley, which stops in front of our hotel daily every 20-30 minutes, will take you south as far as Pass-a-Grille or north as far as Clearwater Beach. Sunrise will provide transportation on two optional excursions each week for which participants pay only for admission if there is one. The Sirata has a restaurant and two beach bars which serve food, a fitness center, business center, sundry shop and large laundry room on the premises. As a Sunrise Tours guest, the Sirata will give a 10% discount on all restaurant food purchases and there is no extra cost for high-speed wireless internet access and beach cabanas. The Sirata is also located within easy walking distance to restaurants, a drug store and grocery store.

We have reserved two room types at the Sirata Beach Resort. In building 1 the Gulf front rooms directly face the Gulf, have 2 queen beds in the bedroom and a small refrigerator and microwave in the kitchenette. In building 4, the Gulf view rooms have a king bed in the bedroom on floors 3-6 and 2 queen beds on floor 2 and a full refrigerator, microwave and cook top in the kitchenette. Both room types are furnished alike with a queen sleeper sofa in the living room, full balcony, cable TV, in-room safe, and

utensils, dishes, toaster and coffee maker in the kitchenette. A newspaper is delivered daily to your room.

One Week Option January 29-February 5 (fly) January 26-February 6 (coach) Overnight 1 night in Cartersville and 2 nights in Orlando en route and 1 night in Cartersville on return when traveling by motorcoach. Additional $100 pp if flying.

Gulf Front $1619pp dbl/ $2298 sgl $1518pp dbl/ $2099 sgl Gulf View

January-February, 2012 (multiple dates available, see left) Travel by motorcoach or fly to Florida and stay 1-4 weeks on the beach in St. Pete Beach.

Two Week Option January 29-February 12 (fly) January 26-February 13 (coach) Overnight 1 night in Cartersville and 2 nights in Orlando en route and 1 night in Cartersville on return when traveling by motorcoach. Additional $100 pp if flying.

Gulf Front $2589 pp dbl/ $3848 sgl Gulf View $2378 pp dbl/ $3448 sgl Three Week Option January 15-February 5 (fly) January 13-February 6 (coach) Overnight in Cartersville and Ocala en route and one night in Cartersville on return when traveling by motorcoach. Additional $100 pp if flying. $3299pp dbl/ $4989sgl Gulf Front Gulf View $2979 pp dbl/ $4399 sgl Four Week Option January 15-February 12 (fly) January 13-February 13 (coach) Overnight in Cartersville and Ocala en route and one night in Cartersville on return when traveling by motorcoach. Additional $100 pp if flying.

Gulf Front $4199 pp dbl/ $6468sgl Gulf View $3798 pp dbl/ $5679sgl Cost of tour includes: A Tour Manager during the tour, transportation via luxury motorcoach or major airline, lodging, and for each week of your stay at the Sirata Resort a Sunrise “Souper” Sunday Supper, $10 Sirata Beach Resort food voucher and transportation for 2 optional day excursions.

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Caribbean Cruise by Coach

Day 1: Travel by motorcoach to Cartersville, GA Day 2: Continue travel to Orlando.

Day 3: Continue travel to Ft. Lauderdale and board the Constellation for a 4:30 pm sail away.

The Constellation has a capacity of 2034 passengers and was last refurbished in 2010.

Day 4 & 5: At sea Day 6: Oranjestad, Aruba 8 am - 8 pm Day 7: Willemstad, Curacoa 7 am - 5 pm Day 8: At sea Day 9: St George’s, Grenada 8 am – 5 pm Day 10: Bridgetown, Barbados 8 am – 5 pm Day 11: Castries, St. Lucia 8 am – 5 pm 8 am – 5 pm Day 12: St. Johns, Antigua Day 13: Philipsburg, St. Marten 8 am – 5 pm Day 14: Charlotte, St. Thomas 8 am – 5 pm Day 15-16: At Sea Day 17: Disembark in Ft. Lauderdale and travel across Florida and up the Gulf side, to overnight in St. Petersburg Day 18: Travel to Cartersville, GA Day 19: Arrive in St. Louis

Travel by motorcoach or airplane includes transportation from pick up points in St. Louis to and from cruise port (and airports if flying). Travel by motorcoach includes 4 nights of lodging, breakfast each morning at the hotel and limited sightseeing along the way. Travel by air includes one night lodging in Orlando the night before cruise departure. This is done to avoid arriving late since there is more risk of flights being delayed or cancelled during winter months. For those choosing to fly, there is an additional $100 per person. A $450 deposit per person required upon reservation and balance is due November 10, 2011.

Day 1: Fly into Salt Lake City, UT Enjoy the comfort of your jet as you travel to Salt Lake City. Board the comfortable motorcoach to travel north to historic western Jackson, WY for our overnight stay. D Day 2: Yellowstone Park and Old Faithful Snowlodge Today we will meet our heated Bombardier and trek our way to the historic national park lodge Old Faithful Snow Lodge and our 3-night stay. Along the way, be sure to watch for glimpses of wildlife including wolves who were restored to Yellowstone in 1995. You are sure to be fascinated by the distinctive wildlife motif throughout the restaurant as we dine in the Snowlodge this evening. B,D Day 3: Private guided tour of Yellowstone Eat a hearty breakfast, grab your camera and sunglasses and board your private heated comfortable snow coach for a narrated tour in Yellowstone Park. Our guide will stop for picture taking, walking tours,and will share the beauty and nature’s secrets of this beautiful park. Old Faithful, geyers, paint pots…yes we will see the famous sights without the crowds! Who will be first to spot a Trumpeter Swan? Dinner is at the lodge this evening followed by a “step outside” after dark to admire the stars in one of the best

night sky viewing spots in the world. B, L, D Day 4: Freestyle Yellowstone Today is your day at leisure to choose the activities that most interest you (fees not included). Your tour manager will be pleased to help you make arrangements if needed. There are many ways to explore and enjoy the landscape of this memorable area including but not limited to: snow coach in the park to visit and view more wildlife and geysers; snowshoe to refuge point; cross country ski the world class Rendezvous Ski Trails (extremely user friendly and great for beginners up to experienced skiers), take a walk on the paths or simply relax in the lodge. B Day 5: Salt Lake City Today we say goodbye to Yellowstone and continue our trek south to Jackson Hole. At the National Elk Refuge we will climb into a horse drawn sleigh that takes us for a ride across the snow and into the wildlife with an opportunity to see thousands of elk who make the refuge their home for the winter. It’s an amazing and exciting adventure! Afterwards we will journey to Salt Lake City for our overnight stay. B, L Day 6: Fly home

Category 5 Inside Cabin $2300 pp double/$3565pp single Category 7 Outside Cabin $2435 pp double/$3830 pp single Category 2B Balcony Cabin $3000 pp double/$4565 pp single

January 26February 13, 2012 14 Night Exotic Southern Caribbean Cruise on Celebrity’s Constellation.

Escape a bit of old man winter while traveling with Sunrise Tours to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to board Celebrity’s Constellation for a cruise visiting the southern Caribbean ports of Oranjestad, Willemstad, St. George’s, Bridgetown, Castries, St. Johns, Philipsburg, and Charlotte Amalie.

Magic of Yellowstone in Winter

February 25March 1, 2012

Wildlife Biologist Jeremy Schmidt wrote that Yellowstone in the winter is nothing like summer. On his recent expedition he encountered bison plowing their way through the snow, bright mountains dancing in the distance, elk grazing, Trumpeter Swans on the river and the famous Old Faithful geyser. Join us as we enjoy this incredible fairyland of beauty without the crowds!

Per person rates* double $1699 triple/quad $1628 single $2017

* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL.

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New Orleans, Biloxi & Cajun Country

Day 1: Jackson, MS We travel to Jackson, MS for our overnigth stay.

D Day 2: Lafayette, LA Today, we’ll journey to Lafayette, LA visiting one of the historic crown jewel plantations along the way. After lunch, we’ll tour 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 3: 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, we’ll 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 4: 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, we get face to face with alligators on a swamp boat tour en route to New Orleans.

Once in the Big Easy, we’ll 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 5: New Orleans, LA We’ll begin this day with a visit to The National WWII Museum, founded by noted writer and historian Stephen E. Ambrose. We’ll experi-

ence 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.

Next we’ll enjoy jazz music as we have brunch at the world-famous Court of Two Sisters. Afterwards we head to the Garden District for a guided walking tour of the area featuring one of the best preserved collections of southern mansions in the country. B, L Day 6: Biloxi, MS After breakfast, we’ll wander through the French Market, then stop in for a traditional beignet from the original Café du Monde. Next we’ll explore with a local guide to hear and see city highlights including landmarks, history and river lore. Then, we travel to Biloxi and check into the four-diamond Beau Rivage Resort and Casino for a 3-night stay. B, D Day 7: Biloxi, MS This morning we’ll head to Mobile, AL to visit the renowned Bellingrath Gardens and home featuring a 65-acre estate. Enjoy over 250,000 azaleas in full bloom! The remainder of the afternoon is yours to enjoy the amenities of the Beau Rivage. Later, we’ll enjoy dinner at one of Biloxi’s famed restaurants. B, D Day 8: Biloxi, MS Visit Beauvoir (means “beautiful view”), home of Jefferson Davis, including the newly reopened 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 9: 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 10: St. Louis We’ll bid a fond adieu to our southern brethren as we travel back to St Louis. B

March 22-31, 2012

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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 get back on the bus. That bus was amazing.

D. Thomas

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Per person rates double $1758 triple/quad $1637 single $2209

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Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival

Day 1: Columbus, OH Today, we travel across our remarkable land towards the capital of our grand country overnighting in mid-Ohio. D 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 tour of 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 exploration 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 evening entertainment at the newly remodeled Ford Theatre or the Kennedy Center, depending on the show schedule. B, D Day 5: Washington DC This morning, we will visit the museum “Newseum”, a multimedia exploration of the importance and history of journalism in America. Since it’s opening in 2008, the Newseum has become a “must-see” attraction 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. After the day’s activities, we’ll enjoy dinner, DC style. 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, home-style eating!

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

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March 30-April 5, 2012 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 rolled out in full regality.

Come with Sunrise Tours and enjoy the spirit of this generous gift while exploring the highlights of Washington, DC.

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, Newseum, The White House Visitors Center and thousands of Cherry Blossoms!

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

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Southern Charm

Featuring Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC Day 1: Georgia Depart St. Louis aboard the comfort of a luxury motorcoach and travel to central Georgia for dinner and an overnight stay. D 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. We will 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 Mrs. Wilke’s Dining Room, definitely 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. Dessert will be a treat for our palette and a treat for our souls. Fine southern ladies will entertain ya’all with a trunk showing of some of the finest fashion hats coupled with a sprinkling of charming historical stories. B,D Day 4: Savannah, GA – Charleston, SC We never say good-bye so we say “we’ll see you later” to Savannah! We’ll board the coach and enjoy Sunrise Tours’ distinguished hospitality as we travel to Charleston, SC. Upon arrival, we’ll board a cruise boat to visit one of the most historically significant sites in North America, Fort Sumter. We will see the ruins of Historic Fort Sumter, where the civil war began and a view-

April 12-18 OR April 19-25, 2012 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!

ing 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. We will 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. Our dinner tonight will capture the true essence of Charleston…southern charm. B, D 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 Day 7: Return home Having explored some of the South’s most charming cities, we return home. B

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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 ... you certainly delivered.

Thanks so much for the beautiful, joyful experience!

J. Davis, 2009 Southern Charm

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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.

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Same Per person rates double $1389 triple/quad $1253 single $1796

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Hawaii Cruise by Coach Day 1: Travel to Oklahoma City, OK Day 2: Travel to Albuquerque, NM Continue our drive along historic Route 66.

Day 3: Travel to Needles, NV Day 4: Embark Day 5: At Sea Day 6: At Sea Day 7: At Sea Day 8: At Sea Day 9: Hilo, Hawaii 8 AM 5 PM Day 10: Honolulu, Hawaii 7 AM 11 PM Day 11: Kauai, Hawaii 8 AM 5 PM Day 12: Maui, Hawaii 7 AM 6 PM Day 13: At Sea Day 14: At Sea Day 15: At Sea Day 16: At Sea 2 PM 8 PM Day 17: Ensenada, Mexico Day 18: Disembark, travel to Las Vegas, NV Day 19: Travel to Green River, UT Enjoy scenic drive the next 2 days through Utah and Colorado.

Day 20: Travel to Denver, CO Day 21: Travel to Hayes, KS Day 22: Return home Hilo On the Big Island, Hilo is a paradise of black-sand beaches, tropical rainforest and volcanic mountains. Mauna Loa, the largest mountain on the planet, soars above the bleak lava fields of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. In the heart of the Big Island’s lush rainforest lies the remote and stunning Wai’po Valley (Valley of the Kings). Hawaii’s history matches its incomparable landscape - it is a saga of mighty Polynesian kings, sugar barons, war and treachery.

Honolulu Home to nearly half a million people, Honolulu is Hawaii’s state capital and only major city. The city of Honolulu and the island of Oahu offer a wealth of historic, cultural and scenic attractions. Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head are two of the city’s enduring symbols. Pearl Harbor, site of the USS Arizona Memorial and the “Punchbowl,” are haunting reminders of the tragic events of December 7, 1941, when the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor forced America into World War II. Honolulu is also home to the historic Iolani Palace, the official residence of Hawaii’s last royals. Beyond the city lie tropical rain forests, the Pali Lookout and the North Shore known for its surfing beaches.

Kauai The fourth largest island in the Hawaiian group, Kaua’i is known as the “Garden Island.” The terrain ranges from the volcanic slopes of Mt. Waialeale and the desert-like beauty of Waimea Canyon to the Wailua River’s lush Fern Grotto. Ironically this once isolated island was the site of the first meeting between Europeans and Hawaiians. On January 19, 1778, Captain James Cook anchored his ships off the mouth of the Waimea River, becoming the first in a long line of enthusiastic visitors.

Maui Maui has always occupied a special place in the hearts of Hawaiians. The great warrior King Kamehameha, who united the islands under his rule, chose to make Lahaina his capital and Ka’anapali was once the favorite playground of Hawaiian royalty. And no wonder - Maui boasts stunning landscapes and superb beaches. Mt. Haleakala, a dormant volcano, rises 10,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean. Once hailed as “The Valley of the Kings,” Maui’s Iao Valley is a tropical paradise dominated by the Needle, a volcanic monolith towering over the valley floor. Then there is Lahaina, once home to a royal court and a raucous port-of-call enjoyed by 19th-century Yankee whalers.

April 22-May 13, 2012

If you’d like to see Hawaii for the first time or return for another visit, but prefer not to fly, this is your opportunity.

We’ll take a comfortable motorcoach ride to California and board the Golden Princess with Princess Cruise Lines for a 14-day cruise to the Hawaiian Islands. Here’s your chance - see Hawaii without getting on a plane!

Per person rates (based on double occupancy)

Inside $3138 Outside $3017 Balcony $3501

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Explore Mid-California

Day 1: Fly to San Francisco Today we fly into the San Francisco area and after checking into the Hilton at Fisherman’s Wharf for our two-night stay, we’ll enjoy leisure time to explore our new surroundings and a ride on an historic San Francisco Cable Car before dining at a local favorite. D Day 2: Streets of San Francisco and More We’ll begin our day exploring the hills of San Francisco with a guided tour of the City and more. We’ll discover the architecture, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Nob Hill, and many scenic views of the bay. Enjoy free time to explore the Fisherman’s Wharf – from street entertainers to the world’s largest collection of historic ships. Don’t forget to stop in for hot-out-of-theoven sourdough bread before we experience 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 Day 3: Yosemite National Park Travel to Yosemite National Park, one of the nation’s most photographed parks, to enjoy the rugged beauty of Yosemite Valley right from our rooms at the Yosemite Lodge at the Falls inside the park! Under the umbrella of idyllic scenery we’ll unwind amongst the indigenous trees, Yosemite Falls and natural beauty of the Valley as you enjoy Yosemite’s impressive valley at your leisure. 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. Then we’ll 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- night stay at Victorian Inn fea-

April 28-May 7, 2012 Featuring San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Monterey, Hearst Castle and the idyllic town of Santa Barbara. Experience the best of MidCalifornia!

tures a gas fireplace in each guest room and sits just blocks away from the shoreline. B, D Day 6: Monterey – the 17 mile drive Tour the area including Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach and Carmel to hear behind the scenes stories of being home to scenes for over 200 movies. Afterwards, we’ll see the wonders of the ocean at the Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Enjoy a delicious dinner and “Stroll the Row” (Cannery Row) this evening. B, D Day 7: Hearst Castle Today we visit to the grandiose Hearst Castle, estate of publisher William Randolph Hearst, featuring 20,000 works of art and no less than 41 fireplaces. We’ll continue our journey south where we will stop to visit Solvang, CA, a unique town overflowing with Danish hospitality. Don’t forget to enjoy an aebleskivers, a Danish traditional treat! This evening we’re in for a real delight as we enjoy a delicious dinner and performance at the Circle Bar B Ranch located in the Santa Ynez Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Then we’ll check into our hotel in Santa Barbara for the next two nights. B, D 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, we’ll join local artisans as they share their arts and crafts at Santa Barbara’s Classic Art Show. B, D Day 9: The Getty Villa After a leisurely morning, enjoy the coastal drive as we head to the Getty Villa, situated high atop a Malibu bluff, featuring ancient Roman art and Mediterranean inspired gardens. Overnight in Los Angeles. B, D Day 10: Return home Rejuvenated, we will fly home from LAX. B

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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.

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- M. Labitska Mid-California 2010

Per person rates* double $2878 triple/quad $2603 single $3703

* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL

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San Francisco and Napa Valley

Day 1: Napa After our flight into the Bay Area, we’ll travel north to Napa Valley for a 2-night stay surrounded by the splendor of vineyards and the 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. This afternoon, we’ll enjoy a close-up look at the Benziger Family Winery 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 Fisherman’s Wharf for a 2-night stay.

Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings and a ride on a historic San Francisco Cable Car before dining at a local favorite.

B, D Day 4: Streets of San Francisco and More We’ll begin our day exploring the hills of San Francisco with a guided tour of the City and more. We’ll discover the architecture, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Nob Hill, cable cars and many scenic views of the bay. Enjoy free time to explore the Fisherman’s Wharf – from street entertainers to the world’s largest collection of historic ships. Don’t forget to stop in for hot-outof-the-oven sourdough bread before we experience 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 Day 5: Return home Take one last look at one of the most photographed skylines in the US as we depart. B

Day 1: Mid-Ohio Board our comfortable motorcoach and travel east to mid-Ohio for our overnight stay. D Day 2: Niagara Falls After a journey along the shores of Lake Erie we will arrive in Niagara Falls, NY. Board the Maid of the Mist boat for an up close view of the falls from the base. Then 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 next 3 nights - our rooms feature views of the water tumbling over the falls! B, D Day 3: The award winning Lilac Festival We will travel to Highland Park in Rochester, NY to attend the ABA top 100 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 man-

sion and world-class collections of photography.

After dinner, we will enjoy free time to visit the casino across the street from the Crowne Plaza, just for fun! B, D Day 4: Niagara – Canadian Style Today we explore the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. We travel to 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. Bring your camera as we 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, home of historic covered bridges, including the country’s longest. The covered bridges of Ashtabula were featured in Readers’ Digest Off the Beaten Path travel guide. This afternoon, we will travel to central Ohio for our overnight stay. B, L Day 6: Return Home We travel home arriving early evening. B

April 26-30, 2012

Per person rates* double $1699 triple/quad $1557 single $2125

* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL

Beautiful Blooms and Cascades May 14-19, 2012 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!

We will plan a day to enjoy the ABA top 100 events award winning 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!

Per person rates double $1038 single $1356

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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, we will 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 Theatrical Production in a unique historic theater in one of the largest theatre districts in the English speaking world. B, D Day 3: Toronto, Ontario Exploring Toronto with a step-on guide is on the agenda today. From the riverfront to the historic district, we will see it all. We will also rise 1,815 ft to the observation deck of the CN Tower for an incredible view of Toronto’s skyline! B, D Day 4: Ottawa, Ontario This morning we will 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 Today we 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! We will enjoy a guided tour to explore the city of Ottawa and more tulip sightings. We will 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 This morning, we will travel to the exciting city of Quebec City. Get your cameras ready as we approach our hotel for the next three nights.

Standing high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is not merely a hotel located in the heart of Old Québec - it is the heart of Old Québec.

B, D Day 7: Quebec City, Quebec After a good nights rest, we join our local guide for an informative tour of the most European of North American cities, Quebec City. We’ll

May 1-12, 2012

see the massive stone architecture, the heavily fortified walls and the charm of Old Quebec City. This afternoon we will have some free time before we dine at a restaurant unique to Old Quebec for a traditional sugar shack meal, live entertainment and for dessert, poured taffy on snow! B, D Day 8: Quebec City, Quebec Today we will travel along the St. Lawrence River to St. Anne-de-Beaupre, with time to experience the basilica and this little town that attracts more than a million pilgrims and visitors each year! We’ll also visit 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 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 Today we 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

Crème de la crème “the best of the best” is the perfect description for this tour. Journey with us for 8 nights in 4 luxurious and historic Fairmont hotels of eastern Canada and enjoy distinctive experiences coupled with excellence and elegance!

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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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Per person rates double $2648 triple/quad $2361 single $3511

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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 list 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, where you get a true taste of Portland culture. This afternoon 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 Depart this morning for a drive along one of the most dramatic coastlines on the west 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 with each room featuring 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 This morning 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 Can-

June 1-10, 2012 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…

yon 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.

After dinner, we will attend a production at Oregon’s Finest classic Shakespeare Festival (show TBA when schedule is released). A memorable night, unique to Oregon, is in store for us! 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 in the country, and always a highlight of a visit to Oregon. The slogan is true: Crater Lake-Like No Place Else on Earth.

The deep, pure lake, so blue in color is 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 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

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

Per person rates* double $2689 triple/quad $2448 single $3409

* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL

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Policies Cancellations Our refund policy for cancellations varies according to the type of tour. Your deposit is fully refundable up to the final payment due date. On any cancellation made after final payment is due, we reserve the right to withhold monies for non-refundable expenses.

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

Fly/Coach: The motorcoach portion of the tour is fully refundable (except for nonrefundable expenses incurred by us) up to the day before departure for medical reasons. The refund of the flight portion of the cost is 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 and International tours: Refund for cancellation of cruises and international tours depend on the cruise line or tour operator. Please call for questions on a specific cruise or tour.

Final Payment Your final payment is due 30 days before departure for an all-motorcoach tour and 60 days before departure for tours involving air unless otherwise noted. One-day tour payments are due in full upon reservation. Please call us in reference to cruise payment deadlines.

Tour Price Inclusions (and tipping policy) The price of the tour includes all attractions, lodging, motorcoach transportation, breakfast and dinner daily (unless noted otherwise), and tips for hotel, airport, and restaurant personnel. If the tour involves air travel, the cost of the ticket is included unless otherwise noted. Tips for the driver, tour managers, and step-on guides are left to the discretion of the traveler and should be in accordance with services received.

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 point requests. We have pick-up points to service the north, west, south and central areas of St. Louis metropolitan area and St. Charles and Illinois. All pick-up points allow parking for your vehicle. Sunrise’ pick up point partners offer the use of parking spaces during tour as a courtesy to Sunrise travelers. Neither Sunrise Tours nor parking lot owners assume responsibility for incidents occurring to parked cars. You will be notified of which pick-ups we are using for your tour in a letter about 2 weeks prior to departure.

If you would like to stay overnight before leaving on the tour, we can provide a hotel room at some of our pick-ups for a reduced rate. If our routing allows, we may pick up along the way in outlying areas.

Identification A passport is required on any tour that leaves the United States, including Canada.

Photo ID’s are required on all fly tours and recommended on all tours.

Singles Requesting Roommates If you would like to go on tour with us, but do not have a roommate for a specific trip, let us know and we will match you with someone else (same sex of course). Just let us know at least 60 days before departure and we will room you with another traveler at the double rate. If there is no roommate available on the tour you request, you will still only have to pay the price of a double.

If you decline the roommate assigned, you will be responsible for the single supplement. Of course, if you prefer to travel individually, you can still sign up for the single fare. This offer is not valid on cruises, and some select tours.

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

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

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

After You Book A Tour...

After you have booked a tour and we have received your deposit, the following is a schedule of correspondences: 1) confirmation of deposit received 2) your final payment is due 30 days before departure for an all-motorcoach tour or 60 days before departure for tours involving air (please note you will NOT receive an invoice when final payment is due) 3) you will receive a letter about 2-3 weeks prior to departure that will include your luggage tags and important details such as pick-up times and locations, hotel phone #’s, what to bring etc..It will also include a detailed itinerary (subject to change).

Please bring this with you on tour.

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

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

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

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

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

Tour:

Birthdate (required if traveling by air)

Tour departure date:

Address: Phone number:

Cell phone:

Email address: Roommate (s): Pickup point most convenient for you (actual pickup point may vary by demand): Holiday Inn (Viking) 10709 Watson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63127 Costco South County, 4200 Rusty Rd., St. Louis, MO 63128 La Quinta 5781 Campus Parkway, Hazelwood, MO 63042 Drury Inn 12 Ludwig Dr., Fairview Heights, IL 62208 Comfort Suites 1400 South 5th St., St. Charles, MO 63301

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

Tour:

Birthdate (required if traveling by air)

Tour departure date:

Address: Phone number:

Cell phone:

Email address: Roommate (s): Pickup point most convenient for you (actual pickup point may vary by demand): Holiday Inn (Viking) 10709 Watson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63127 Costco South County, 4200 Rusty Rd., St. Louis, MO 63128 La Quinta 5781 Campus Parkway, Hazelwood, MO 63042 Drury Inn 12 Ludwig Dr., Fairview Heights, IL 62208 Comfort Suites 1400 South 5th St., St. Charles, MO 63301

How to Book a Tour:

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

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

motorcoach or fly/coach tours 5 or more days long - $100 per person

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

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

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

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

Tour:

Birthdate (required if traveling by air)

Tour departure date:

Address: Phone number:

Cell phone:

Email address: Roommate (s): Pickup point most convenient for you (actual pickup point may vary by demand): Holiday Inn (Viking) 10709 Watson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63127 Costco South County, 4200 Rusty Rd., St. Louis, MO 63128 La Quinta 5781 Campus Parkway, Hazelwood, MO 63042 Drury Inn 12 Ludwig Dr., Fairview Heights, IL 62208 Comfort Suites 1400 South 5th St., St. Charles, MO 63301

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

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

Tour:

Birthdate (required if traveling by air)

Tour departure date:

Address: Phone number:

Cell phone:

Email address: Roommate (s): Pickup point most convenient for you (actual pickup point may vary by demand): Holiday Inn (Viking) 10709 Watson Rd., St. Louis, MO 63127 Costco South County, 4200 Rusty Rd., St. Louis, MO 63128 La Quinta 5781 Campus Parkway, Hazelwood, MO 63042 Drury Inn 12 Ludwig Dr., Fairview Heights, IL 62208 Comfort Suites 1400 South 5th St., St. Charles, MO 63301

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If you have any questions please give us a call at (314)771-8300 or (800) 881-8804.

Visit us online at travelsunrise.com

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