Sunrise Tours - St. Louis - Winter 2014 by Sunrise Tours

january 2014 - december 2014 volume xxxiv

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

Grand Hotel Every year since 1887, Grand Hotel has welcomed guests to Mackinac Island, where bikes and horse drawn carriages are the favored modes of transportation. Enjoy spectacular views in a rocking chair on the world’s longest porch (pictured here) on either the Grand Vacation to Michigan on page 14 or Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and Grand Hotel on page 41.

2014 Loyalty Program We’re happy to continue offering the loyalty program again in 2014. So, on your 2nd tour (of four days or more) with us in 2014, subtract $50 off your tour price. On the 3rd tour (of four days or more) with us in 2014, 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 2014.)

Celebrating 20 Years! 2014 marks our 20th year in business! As a celebration, we are giving a $20 gift certificate for every overnight tour you take. These will be mailed to you upon completion of the tour, do not expire and can be used in conjunction with the loyalty discount described above. In addition, if you travel 20 or more days with us within the 2014 calendar year, you will receive a special 20 year anniversary polo shirt at the end of the year.

One Day Tours Ghost the Musical

Saturday, March 29, 2014 Relive the iconic and magical moments from the Oscar-winning movie Ghost, in this direct from Broadway brand-new musical. Adapted from the movie by the original screenwriter, Ghost the Musical follows Sam and Molly and the reluctant psychic who helps them both. “Eye-poppingly brilliant” (AP) and “Astounding” (Wall Street Journal). Enjoy a delicious lunch at Lombardo’s Trattoria downtown before the 2:00 pm performance at the Peabody Opera House. L $136

St. Louis Landmarks

Thursday, April 17, 2014 A makeover, a restoration and an expansion have transformed three St. Louis landmarks. Our private tour of Central Library, “The People’s Palace”, highlights the makeover that brought

the library into the 21st Century while honoring the building’s past. The same can be said for the Art Moderne-inspired Peabody Opera House, painstakingly restored to its stately and dignified elegance. To honor St. Louis’ French heritage during the 250th Anniversary of the founding of this great city, we will tour the exhibition; Impressionist France: Visions of Nation from Le Gray to Monet at the St. Louis Art Museum. The David Chipperfield-designed expansion at the museum creates new gallery space within a building with a distinctive architectural character. An exquisite Lunch awaits you in the Art Museum’s restaurant, Panorama. L $111

Blue Man Group

Saturday, April 26, 2014 Blue Man Group will thrill you with its high-octane theatrical experience featuring a trio of actor-musicians known as Blue Men. Escape the ordinary and surround yourself in an explosion of comedy, music and technology. It you’ve never see

TABLE OF CONTENTS One day tours

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MARCH 2014 Cardinals Spring Training

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APRIL 2014 Washington DC Georgia on My Mind Southern Charm

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MAY 2014 Creme de la Creme Niagara Falls & Blooms Spring Mystery

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JUNE 2014 NYC 5 Boroughs p. 10 Made in the USA p. 11 Bermuda Cruise by Coach p. 11 NYC & the East Coast Isles p. 12 Cards vs Tampa Bay p. 13 Grand Michigan p. 14 Badlands & Yellowstone p. 15 Oregon p. 16 North Texas p. 17 America the Beautiful p. 18-19

JULY 2014 Europe in Wisconsin Indiana Grandparent Yellowstone and more Idaho Cooperstown Hall of Fame Pacific Northwest

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AUGUST 2013 Canadian Rockies Bar Harbor & Canada Northwest Coast Cards vs Philly and Pitt Dakotas

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SEPTEMBER 2014 Rhine River Cruise/France Ireland California Zephyr Door County Fall Mystery Coastal CA & Yosemite Cape Cod and more NYC & Hudson Valley Star Spangled Spectacular

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Colorado Trains Fall Color NY Encore Las Vegas Canyonlands Trains & Cruises of NE

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OCTOBER 2014 MI Upper Penisula & Grand NE Cruise by Coach West Virginia Train NE Fall Adventure Albuquerque Balloon Fest Ozark Fall Fall in the Smokies

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NOVEMBER 2014 Hilton Head & Amelia Island p. 46 Biltmore Christmas p. 47 San Antonio Holiday p. 47 DECEMBER 2014 Colorado New Year’s Eve p. 48 Rose Bowl Parade p. 49 Policies Booking Forms

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

Blue Man Group, now is the time, as it is a must-see show. If you’re already a fan, don’t miss it while it’s here in St. Louis at the Peabody Opera House. Blue Man Group is designed to be multi-generational entertainment. All ages will enjoy lunch at The Old Spaghetti Factory downtown before the 2:00 pm performance. L $132

Warm Springs Ranch

Friday, May 2, 2014 Warm Springs Ranch, headquarters of the Budweiser Clydesdale breeding operation, is the picturesque home to more than 100 Clydesdales. Our behind-the-scenes guided tour allows you to meet and interact with foals, mares and stallions, learn about this unique breeding operation and look inside one of the Clydesdales’ luxury tractor-trailers. A delicious family-style lunch awaits you at The Settlers Inn, located in a restored settler’s log cabin. L $105

Willkommen to Hermann’s Vintage Charm

Tuesday, May 13, 2014 Willkommen! Hermann welcomes you to the vintage charm and timeless beauty of the Village in the Spring. Visit Pea Ridge

Forest Arboretum where you will meet the owners. Enjoy a delicious lunch prepared by the in-house chef at Hermann Hill Village. Tour their on-site Gazebo, Wedding Chapel and Cottages. Stroll through their magical gardens overlooking the Missouri River. Wine and Juice tasting at Hermannhof Winery allows an up-close look at this circa 1852 site. See a sausage making demo by Wurstmeister Mike Sloan and sample some of the 40 varieties of bratwursts and sausages at the Hermann Wurst Haus. L $89

Always... Patsy Cline

Wednesday, June 4, 2014 Jacqueline Petroccia and Zoe Vonder Haar star in Stages St. Louis’ return engagement of the true story of Country music legend Patsy Cline and her friendship with Texas housewife Louise Seger. Combining down home humor, heartache and 27 of Patsy Cline’s unforgettable hits, critics call the show “Exceptional”. “You would have thought Patsy herself was on the stage.” (Steve Allen). Enjoy an intimate evening of genuine Americana at The Playhouse at Westport Plaza. A delicious dinner before the 8:00 pm performance awaits you at Patrick’s Restaurant located in the Plaza. D $135

Celebrating 20 Years

n the fall of 1993, with a son in college and two daughters in high school, our parents cashed in their retirement and started what was to become Sunrise Tours. In 1994, Jim Dalrymple managed (escorted) the first tour; a trip planned by Charlene Dalrymple to New York City and Washington DC taken by a travel group from Shrewsbury, MO. After the initial success of that tour, word spread about a hardworking and creative new family-owned tour company in St. Louis. By 1999, Charlene and Jim were working 7 days a week and in that single year, Charlene planned and Jim managed 275 total days of touring for Sunrise customers. Of course that pace was not sustainable and many fantastic employees, starting with Kristen Dalrymple in 1999 and Shelby Moll in 2000, have joined us over the years. As we celebrate our 20th year in business in 2014, we are as committed as ever to working hard to make your vacation a success. We appreciate the trust you put in us to provide excellent value for your vacation dollars and we pledge to continue to endeavor to be the hardest working, most creative tour company in the country.

Brent and Kristen

Cardinals Spring Training Day 1: Northern Georgia Travel to northern Georgia and visit the historic and beautifully decorated antebellum Grand Oaks Home, Cartersville, GA, for dinner. D Day 2: Orlando, FL Head to Orlando, FL and overnight at the impressive Rosen Center Hotel. Enjoy a deluxe dinner buffet at the hotel restaurant, Café Gaugin. B, D Day 3: Port St. Lucie Hear the crack of the bat for the first time this spring as we see the defending National League Champion Cards take on the Mets in Port St. Lucie! After the game we check into the Courtyard by Marriott Hutchinson Island Oceanside for the next two nights. This newly renovated hotel is one of Florida’s premier oceanfront hotels offering stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean and amazing sunsets over the Indian River Lagoon. B, D Day 4: Jupiter, FL Enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel to enjoy the amenities of the property and its beautiful beachfront location. Take advantage of the pool and hot tub with a tropical waterfall, grab a drink poolside from the tiki bar or dip your toes into the Atlantic Ocean. This afternoon visit Roger Dean Stadium

as we see the Cardinals take on the Braves from our great loge box seats. After the game enjoy a Sunrise Tours spring training tradition; a catered BBQ on the beach! B, D Day 5: Orlando As the Cardinals continue to prepare for the2014 season, they take on the Astros in Kissimmee this afternoon. After the game we check back in to the Rosen Center for a two night stay. Located at the center of numerous shops and activities, you can board the I-Drive Trolley, which stops in front of the hotel, to explore the area on your own. B, D Day 6: Orlando This morning we see our final spring training game as the Cardinals take on the Braves at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Disney World. After the game we visit downtown Disney for dinner. B, D Day 7: Northern Georgia The season opens in just a few days and after our spring training adventure, you will have a good idea about what to expect from the Cardinals in 2014. This afternoon stop at a Sunrise Favorite, Lane’s Peaches for lunch. B, L Day 8: Return home, breakfast included

March 10-17, 2014 Per person rates double $1599 triple/quad $1394 single $2214

Same price as 2013! See four different Spring Training stadiums!

Cardinals Spring Training

Day 1: Northern Georgia Travel to northern Georgia and visit the historic and beautifully decorated antebellum Grand Oaks Home, Cartersville, GA, for dinner. D Day 2: Orlando, FL Head to Orlando, FL and overnight at the lavish Rosen Center Hotel. Enjoy a deluxe dinner buffet at the hotel restaurant, Café Gaugin. B, D Day 3: West Palm Beach Hear the crack of the bat for the first time this spring as we see the defending National League Champion Cards take on the Twins at Roger Dean Stadium! After the game check into the SpringHill Suites West Palm Beach for the next three nights. B, D Day 4: West Palm Beach This morning we will get to Roger Dean Stadium early to catch batting practice before the game. Enjoy a delicious lunch on the Party Deck of Roger Dean Stadium as the Cards take on the Marlins. After the game you may return to the hotel or visit the 36th Annual St. Petersburg Power & Sailboat Show, the largest boat show on the Gulf Coast (at your own expense). B, L Day 5: West Palm Beach

Visit the Palm Beach County History Museum inside the restored 1916 Courthouse in Downtown March 17-24, 2014 West Palm Beach before heading to the ballpark. Per person rates As the Cardinals continue to prepare for the2014 double $1599 season, they take on the Nationals in Jupiter. Aftriple/quad $1394 ter the game enjoy a Sunrise Tours spring training single $2214 tradition; a catered BBQ on the beach! B, D Day 6: Orlando Same price as 2013! See our final spring training game as the Cardinals take on the Astros in Kissimmee, FL. Return to the Rosen Center for an overnight stay. Located on International Drive at the center of numerous shops and activities, you can board the I-Drive Trolley, which stops in front of the hotel, to explore the area on your own. B, D Day 7: Northern Georgia The season opens in just a few days and after our spring training ad- Roger Dean Stadium venture, you will have a good idea See 3 games at Roger about what to expect from the Cardinals in 2014. Dean Stadium! This afternoon stop at a Sunrise favorite, Lane’s Peaches for lunch. B, L Day 8: Return home, breakfast included

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

Highlights:

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

Day 4: Washington, DC This morning, visit the “Newseum”, a Day 2: Washingmultimedia exploration of the ton, DC We continue eastimportance and history of journalward and upon arrival in Arling- • A production at Ford’s Theatre ism in America. Since it’s opening ton, we will tour the historic and famous Arlington Cemetery in- in 2008, the Newseum has become a “must-see” cluding a visit to John F. Kennedy’s tomb and the attraction on the Washington DC museum circuit. Tomb of the Unknowns. After dinner in DC, check Afterwards, spend ample time at the Smithsoninto the hotel for a 4-night stay. Staying in DC ian, the world’s largest museum complex so you proper will afford us quicker access to the many can visit your favorite museum. This evening, afsights of the city we are going to explore. B, D ter dinner, join us for a drive by the memorials lit in their evening grandeur! B, D Day 3: Washington DC Today, we are joined by a local guide as we vis- Day 5: Washington DC it the historical highlights of DC. We will stand Bring your appetite as we embark on a brunch where global events have taken shape and view cruise down the Potomac River. The magnifithe many historic monuments framed in the vivid cent views of DC and the Cherry Blossoms (pendwhite and pink blossoms from more than 3,600 ing bloom time) from our luxury cruising yacht Japanese cherry trees along the Tidal Basin. Enjoy coupled with exquisite food and music are sure to a guided Capitol Building Tour and a White House create lasting memories. We’re in for a spectacuTour this afternoon (based on availability). En- lar show as we spend the remainder of the day joy an evening performance of The 25th Annual visiting the Smithsonian amidst the magnificent Putnam County Spelling Bee at the historic Ford’s backdrop of the Cherry Trees. B, L Theater. B, D Day 6: Columbus, OH It’s time to begin our journey home. We will travel to The Spring House for a step back in time with old-fashioned, homestyle eating! Then, it’s off to Columbus, OH for the night. B, L.

April 2-8, 2014 Per person rates double $1555 triple/quad $1369 single $2113

Same price as 2013! The 2014 Festival marks the 102nd celebration of the gift of the 3,000 cherry trees from the People of Tokyo to the People of Washington, DC. The celebration will be rolled out in full regality. Come with Sunrise Tours and enjoy the spirit of this generous gift while exploring the highlights of Washington, DC. Most Meaningful Activity: Watching the changing of the guards in Arlington Cemetery, Tammy

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Our first trip, total surprise at the “spare no expense” attitude which prevailed. We booked another trip after this one so Washington DC was a test and Day 7: Return home Arrive home early eve- you passed with an ning. B A+. Beverly E., 2013 DC Cherry Blossom Festival

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Jefferson Memorial amidst the cherry blossoms

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Georgia on my Mind

featuring Jekyll Island, Savannah and more Day 1: Georgia Overnight in Georgia. D Day 2: Charleston, SC Travel to historic Charleston, SC, where upon arrival, dine at a local favorite restaurant before checking into our hotel for the evening. B, D Day 3: Charleston, SC Visit the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, an estate acquired by the Dalton Family in 1676. Tour the gorgeous blooming gardens and home and take a tram excursion for a picturesque nature tour of the plantation’s wetlands and marshes. After enjoying lunch and shopping 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. After our tour, depart for “Georgia’s First City,” Savannah. B, D Day 4: 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 and galleries in a revitalized historic area located right on the river. Tonight enjoy dinner at the acclaimed, The Lady and Son’s Restaurant, owned and operated by southern chef Paula Deen. B, D Day 5: Jekyll Island Continue our journey to the Golden Isles of Georgia as we visit the Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation Historic Site. The Plantation was owned and occupied by the same family from 1804 to 1973 until the land was donated to the state. Next we stop in Brunswick, GA to browse the historic square and take in the beauty of this uniquely perched harbor town and its Victorian architecture. In the late 1800’s, a group of millionaires sent a team of experts to locate an area with great natural beauty, excellent weather and privacy. They found Jekyll Island and proceeded to build the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, our home for the next two nights.

Upon arrival tour the property before dinner in April 5-13, 2014 the Grand Dining Room. B, D Per person rates double $1769 Day 6: St. Simons Island triple/quad $1567 A tram tour of Jekyll Island will take you through- single $2373 out the Historic Landmark District and past the grand “cottages” which were the winter getaways for The Rockefellers, Vanderbilts and J.P. Morgan. This afternoon travel to St. Simons Island to visit the Museum of Coastal History and its historic 104’ tall light house. Afterwards enjoy free time to explore the charming shops and restaurants in St. Simons before returning to the hotel. B Day 7: Macon, GA Macon, GA is our next stop on our Southern Adventure. Enjoy lunch before being joined by a local guide for an afternoon tour featuring the Hay House, consid- Hay House in Macon, GA ered the most advanced antebellum building in America for its style, craftsmanship and technological innovations. The house has also been featured on A&E’s “America’s Castles.” Finish our tour with a scenic drive through beautiful historic neighborhoods that date back to the mid 1800’s before free time to browse the historic downtown area on your own. B, L

Spend two nights at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, named by Travel and Leisure Magazine as one of the top 500 resorts in the world.

Day 8: Atlanta, GA Begin our journey back north as we stop in Atlanta to discover how a newsroom operates and watch behind-the-scenes action as we tour the CNN Studios. Then travel to Chattanooga for dinner and an overnight stay. B, D Day 9: Return Home. B

Southern Charm Featuring Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC Day 1: Georgia Travel south for an overnight stay in Georgia. D Day 2: Savannah, GA It’s off to the “Old South” and “Georgia’s First City” as Savannah welcomes us with southern hospitality. Upon arrival, visit the elegant Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace. Let your imagination transport you back to 1886, as you hear ghost stories that have been The Biltmore Estate passed down for generations in the Gordon family! Then we are off to enjoy Day 5: Charleston, SC dinner at the acclaimed, The Lady and Son’s Embrace the history of Charleston as we visit the Restaurant, owned and operated by southern Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, an estate chef Paula Deen. Afterwards check into our hotel acquired by the Dalton Family in 1676. Tour the gorgeous blooming gardens and home and take in the historic district for the next 2 nights. B, D a tram excursion for a picturesque nature tour of the plantation’s wetlands and marshes. After enDay 3: Savannah, GA Board an open-air trolley to tour this enchant- joying lunch and shopping time in the exuberant ing and alluring Southern town where we’ll find Historic City Market area, we will invite a local amazing architecture, spooky cemeteries and rich guide to share her expertise aboard our coach as history. Next, we’ll have free time for lunch and we explore this city steeped in colorful history and to explore the Historic River Street full of shops, quaint landscapes. B, D restaurants, galleries, all in a revitalized historic area located right on the river. This evening, we Day 6: Asheville, NC will be whisked away by the succulent flavors of Travel to the Blue Ridge Mountains to discover southern cooking while dining in the Olde Pink America’s Largest Majestic Home, the picturesque Biltmore Estate. Upon arrival we will gather at House historic home. B, D the DeerPark Pavilion for a lunch buffet. Afterwards, you will have ample time Day 4: Savannah, GA – Charleston, to tour the Vanderbilt’s home and SC Did you know? its surrounding century- old garWe never say good-bye so we say Savannah is called dens. Did you know the estate is “we’ll see you later” to Savannah! ‘America’s First Planned still family-owned and operated… Travel to Charleston, SC and board City’ because Oglethoyes, since 1895! Eastern Knoxville, a cruise boat to visit one of the most rpe (who founded it in TN is our destination for our overhistorically significant sites in North 1733) carefully organized night stay. B, L the town into grids, with America; Fort Sumter. We will see the wide streets and 24 pubruins of Historic Fort Sumter where lic squares. 21 of these Day 7: Return home the Civil War began and a view of squares were carefully Having explored some of the Charleston from the Harbor. Enjoy preserved throughout South’s most charming cities, we dinner with views of the harbor before the years and still exist return home. B checking into our hotel for the next 2 today. nights. B, D

April 6-12, 2014 Per person rates double $1418 triple/quad $1278 single $1837

Known for its elegant charm, cobblestone streets and unique culture, Charleston was named one of the Top Ten places to visit in North America by Conde Nast Traveler Magazine!

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Wow!! The “Southern Charm” trip was definitely a charmer! The image you projected - a company that provides fine accommodations and excellent service ... you certainly delivered. Thanks so much for the beautiful, joyful experience! J. Davis, 2009 Southern Charm

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Creme de la Creme The Great Dames of Canada - Quebec, Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto Day 1: Michigan Travel to mid-Michigan for our overnight stay. D Day 2: Toronto, Ontario Travel northeast to trendy Toronto for a 2-night stay at the grand Fairmont Royal York, situated in the heart of Toronto. After dinner, board the glass fronted elevator and rise 1,136 ft in 58 seconds to the observation deck of the CN Tower for a bird’s eye view of the skyline! B, D Day 3: Toronto, Ontario Explore Toronto with a step-on guide; see it all from the riverfront to the historic district. Tonight we are in for a treat as we see a professional theatrical production in one of the largest theatre districts in the English speaking world. B, D Day 4: Ottawa, Ontario Board our luxury coach and journey to Canada’s beautiful capital city of Ottawa for a stay at the Fairmont Château Laurier, a magnificent limestone edifice with turrets and masonry reminiscent of a French Château. This evening we will visit Canada’s largest and most popular cultural institution, The Museum of Civilization. B, D Day 5: Canadian Tulip Festival Explore the Tulip Festival featuring more than three million tulips throughout the area, including Commissioner’s Park, which hosts more than 300,000 alone! Relax at the Afternoon High Tea in the historic Fairmont hotel. Discover the sites of Ottawa and the Tulip Festival with our personal guide. 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. B, high tea Day 6: Quebec City, Quebec Get your cameras ready as we approach our hotel for the next three nights. Standing high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is not merely a hotel located in the heart of Old Québec - it is the heart of Old Québec. B, D Day 7: Quebec City, Quebec

Join our local guide for an informative tour of the most European of North American cities, Quebec City. See the massive stone architecture, the heavily fortified walls and the charm of Old Quebec City. This afternoon enjoy some free time before dining at a restaurant unique to Old Quebec. Enjoy a traditional sugar shack meal, live entertainment and poured taffy on snow for dessert! B, D Day 8: Quebec City, Quebec Travel along the St. Lawrence River to St. Anne de Beaupre, with time to experience the basilica and this little town that attracts more than a million pilgrims and visitors each year! 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

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May 7-18, 2014 Per person rates double $2758 triple/quad $2449 single $3686 Crème de la crème “the best of the best” is the perfect description for this tour. Journey with us for 8 nights in 4 luxurious and historic Fairmont hotels of eastern Canada and enjoy distinctive experiences and elegance!

Day 9: Montreal, Quebec Enjoy breakfast while overlooking the St. Lawrence River before we travel to Montreal for a stay at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. This afternoon, our local tour guide will acquaint us with Montreal’s cultural heritage and cosmopolitan blend of the old and new as we see all Fairmont Le Chateau Frontenac the “must see sights”! B, D

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All the step on Day 10: Niagara USA guides were profesCross the US border and into the Niagara Falls, NY area for an overnight stay B, D sional and well inDay 11: Niagara Falls State Park 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? Board the world-famous Maid of the Mist for a thrilling boat ride in the falls! This afternoon, travel west to Ohio for our overnight stay. B, D Day 12: Return home Today, we return home. B

formed 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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Niagara Falls and Lilac Blooms Day 1: Mid-Ohio Board our comfortable motorcoach and travel east to mid-Ohio for our overnight stay. D Day 2: Niagara Falls After a journey along the shores of Lake Erie arrive in Niagara Falls, NY. Board the Maid of the Mist boat for an up close view of the falls from the base. Travel Lilacs in bloom 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 two nights - each room features views of the water tumbling over the falls! B, D Day 3: Niagara – Canadian Style Explore the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Travel the picturesque Niagara Parkway to tour the Botanical Garden and to see the incredible 40 foot Niagara Parks Floral Clock. Our personal guide will inform us about the expansive Spring Gardens and its ecology. Tour one of Niagara’s premier attractions, the Butterfly House with close to 3,000 winged wonders flitting about. Visit the charming and scenic town of Niagara on the Lake for dinner and shopping. B, D Day 4: The award winning Lilac Festival Travel to Highland Park in Rochester, NY to attend the ABA top 100 Lilac Festival. Take time for the sights and smells of these gorgeous purple, white, pink and even yel-

low lilacs. While in Rochester, enjoy a guided tour of the George Eastman House, home of the founder of Kodak, to see the beautiful mansion and world-class collections of photography. Enjoy a boat cruise aboard the Mary Jemison River Boat and see the picturesque crossing point where the Genesee River and Erie Canal met. Overnight in Rochester, NY. B, D Day 5: Timeless Covered Bridges It’s time to begin our trek home, but not before we enjoy a visit to beautiful Ashtabula County, OH. The historic covered bridges of Ashtabula were featured in Readers’ Digest Off the Beaten Path travel guide and includes the country’s longest covered bridge. We will travel to central Ohio for our overnight stay. B, L Day 6: Return Home We travel home arriving early evening. B

Niagara Falls

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

May 12-17, 2014 Per person rates double $1079 triple/quad $970 single $1404

Same price as 2013! Over 14 million visitors come to Niagara Falls each year. Join Sunrise Tours as we watch the falls tumble over a 180 foot high wall of rock. We will explore the falls from below and above! Enjoy the ABA top 100 event Rochester Lilac Festival featuring over 1,200 beautiful lilacs. This tour also includes a 2-night stay at the Crowne Plaza in Niagara Falls,Canada!

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We plan on traveling with Sunrise again; very nice not to have to drive and make all the trip plans and reservations. Thank you for the great trip! Peggy R., 2012 Niagara Falls

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Favorite boat ride: Maid of the Mist, Deb

May 20-24, 2014 Per person rates double $899 triple/quad $803 single $1187

Exploring the 5 Boroughs of NYC

Day 1: Mid-Ohio Begin your trip eastward to Ohio for an overnight stay. On this tour, we’ll visit all 5 boroughs that comprise New York City. D Day 2: New York Travel across Pennsylvania and check into the Marriott Teaneck at Glenpointe, NJ for an overnight stay. B, D

Did you know?

- Manhattan is the oldest and the most densely-populated of the five boroughs of New York City - Brooklyn is the most populous of New York City’s five boroughs. If Brooklyn were its own city it would now be the fourth largest in the US, right behind Chicago and Los Angeles. - Queens is the largest in area, but has the second largest in population.

Day 3: The Bronx Visit the amazing Cloisters Museum, devoted to the art and architecture of medieval Europe. Enjoy the wildlife at the Bronx Zoo, world’s largest metropolitan zoo. Dine at the world famous Sylvia’s Restaurant, located in the historic Harlem area of northern Manhattan. Check into our midtown Manhattan hotel, located just steps from the Empire State Building in vibrant Korea Town, for a 3 night stay. B, D Day 4: NYC & Broadway Explore New York City with a local guide. Spend the day exploring Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue, watching people at Rocke-

feller Center and visiting the unique area of Chinatown in lower Manhattan. A highlight of the tour will be a visit to the newly opened and poignant 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero. This guide will provide insight into New York’s character and people, enhancing your NYC experience. Tonight after dinner enjoy a Broadway Show. B, D

Day 5: Free Day In NYC The day is yours to explore New York City on your own. You may choose to hop on the ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, visit the MET or Top of the Rock, catch another Broadway show or do a little shopping on 5th Ave. Your Tour Manager will be available to help you plan your day. Our hotel is located just a few blocks from multiple subway stops. B

Per person rates double $1899 triple/quad $1637 single $2684

Favorite walk: Guided walking tour through Central Park in New York City, Charlene

Day 6: Queens & Brooklyn Journey to Queens and tour the Museum of the Moving Image, a one-of-a-kind destination and the country’s only museum dedicated to the art, history, technique, and technology of the moving image in all its forms. A personal guide will then board our bus to show us the highlights of Brooklyn. See the Brooklyn Bridge, Grand Army Plaza, Coney Island, Prospect Park, and charming 19th century row houses in historic Park Slope. Overnight on Staten Island. B, D Day 7: East Ohio Depart New York City and its 5 boroughs, overnight in Ohio. B, D

See the classic brownstones in Brooklyn.

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Made in the USA

Day 1: Indianapolis Time magazine’s April 2013 issue stated, “Made in the USA is making a comeback”. On this tour discover products made and sold in the USA! Start with a visit to Indianapolis’ South Side Landfill and learn that a modern landfill is not the “dump” that most people imagine as they turn waste into energy. Lunch in downtown Indianapolis and travel to Columbus, OH for a 2-night stay. L Day 2: Central Ohio Wally Byam invented the Airstream in 1932 because his wife refused to go camping unless she could bring the kitchen! Visit Thor Industries plant revealing distinctive engineering techniques with aluminum. Learn how American Whistle Corporation has the unique manufacturing ability to die-strike a logo into the top of a brass whistle and complete the day with a tour of a gourmet chocolate candy-making business, complete with a Buckeye sampling from Anthony-Thomas Chocolates! B, D Day 3: Frankfort, KY Travel south to Toyota’s largest vehicle manufacturing plant outside of Japan. Watch the Kentucky built Camry, Avalon and Venza production in process. In the visitor center, see the very first Camry produced by team members in 1988. Got a sweet tooth? Gather round the confectionery operation and watch the inventor of Bourbon Candy

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! at Rebecca Ruth Candies in action featuring the copper kettles still used today. Relax, tonight, in June 1-5, 2014, 2014 the state capital. B, D Per person rates double $838 Day 4: KY bred Horses and Distilleries triple/quad $756 A scenic drive along the Pike, reveals green pas- single $1081 tures and abundant horse farms, one of KenFavorite extucky’s top industries. Tour a horse farm, watch perience: a stallion graze and enjoy the beauty of our heartSeeing the land! Frankfort is home to the “world’s most pride of the Ameriaward-winning distillery” – Buffalo Trace Distillcan workers on the ery. Watch the uncompromising dedication of Made in the USA craftsmen while walking amidst bourbon barrels tour, Christine and observe the Bottling Hall where bourbon bottles are filled, sealed, labeled and packaged – all by hand! Overnight in the Louisville area. B, D “Made in the USA Day 5: Louisville, KY tours offer a new See how the official bat of Major League Baseball perspective on our is made at the Louisville Slugger Museum and economy, workplace Factory. You have seen the bat held by your fa- productivity, and job vorite ball player; now learn why it has been called creation. You’ll have “one of the greatest original American products fun, discover how ever made”! In 1858, the largest non-profit com- well-known products pany making products for the visually impaired are made, learn what was founded. Tour the American Printing House these companies did for the Blind and journey through the process of to grow and prosper.” turning a print book into braille including a sneak Watch It Made in the peek into a recording studio! Arrive home this USA (book) evening. B

Bermuda Cruise by coach

Day 1: Ohio Begin your trip eastward for an overnight stay in Ohio. The driving is covered, so relax and enjoy the comfort of our deluxe motorcoach. D Day 2: New York City Travel east across Pennsylvania today as we arrive in Teaneck, NJ for an overnight stay. B, D

Day 3: NYC & Embark This morning visit Central Park and 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. Next, set sail on Norwegian’s brand new ship, Breakaway. This stunning state-of-the-art ship features incredible cabins, entertainment, and dining. B, D Day 4: At Sea B, L, D Day 5: At Sea B, L, D

Day 6: King’s Wharf – 8:00am Arrive this morning at King’s Wharf, located at the tip of Bermuda’s West End featuring pristine beaches and crystal blue water! Kick back and relax ocean side this afternoon or take an exciting shore excursion (at your own expense). B, L, D Day 7: King’s Wharf Explore on your own - perhaps visit the museums of the Royal Naval Dockyard, an impressive military fortress built in 1815. B, L, D Day 8: King’s Wharf Enjoy another beautiful day in Bermuda! Take another day to relax or possibly visit some of the excellent shops in downtown. This evening we depart for New York at 5pm. B, L, D Day 9: At Sea B, L, D Day 10: Disembark Today we disembark, board the coach and head back west to overnight in mid-Ohio. B, D Day 11: Return Home B

June 6-16, 2014 Per person rates Outside double $2645 Balcony double $2924 Outside single $4107 Balcony single $4647 Sail aboard NCL’s newest ship, Breakway, whose inaugural sail was on April 30, 2013 and was described by cruisecritic.com as “... beautiful with modern touches...has an air of refinement and sophistication that is still comfortable...”

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NYC and East Coast Isles

Day 1: Ohio Travel to mid-Ohio. D

Day 2: New York City Arrive in Teaneck, NJ for a 4-night stay. B, L Day 3: New York City & Broadway Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art, also known as the “MET”, offering over 5,000 years of art. Catch a Broadway theater performance before free time to explore Times Square on you rown. B, L Day 4: New York City Tour Explore New York City with a local guide. Spend the day exploring Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue, watching people at Rockefeller Center and visiting the unique area of Chinatown in lower Manhattan. A highlight of the tour will be a visit to the recently opened and poignant 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero. The guide will provide insight into New York’s character and people, enhancing your NYC experience. B, D Day 5: Free Day in NYC The day is yours to explore New York City on your own. You may choose to hop on the ferry to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty, visit the Top of the Rock, catch another Broadway show or do a little shopping on 5th Ave. Your Tour Manager will be available to help you plan your day. B

Day 6: Newport, RI Depart NYC for Newport, RI to visit this coastal town and the one-time summer home of America’s millionaires. Tour one of these opulent “cottages”, the Breakers, and then enjoy free time in historic downtown Newport. B, L

Day 7: Block Island, RI Board a ferry to Block Island, which has been designated by The Nature Conservancy as “One of the 12 last great places in the Western Hemisphere.” Transfer to the historic National Hotel for lunch on their giant wrap around porch with breathtaking views of the Block Island Sound. Take a guided tour of the island which highlights the picturesque scenery and tales of island life from a local historian. Overnight at the National Hotel. B, L

June 6-16, 2014

Per person rates double $2286 triple/quad $2016 single $3094 This tour does require some walking, including the ability to climb one flight of stairs. The National Hotel on Block Island does not have an elevator and rooms are on the second floor.

Day 8: Free Day on Block Island Enjoy a free day to explore gorgeous and charming Block Island on your own today. Browse the unique shops, spend a relaxing day at the beach, rent a bike to explore the scenery of the island, From the serenity of or relax on the porch of the hotel. Board a return St. Patrick’s Cathedral to the bustling activity ferry to Long Island for an overnight stay. B of 5th Avenue and Wall Street, you will experiDay 9: Long Island Enjoy the history and beauty of Long Island as we ence the city that never see two venues listed on the National Register sleeps! Then, enjoy a of Historic Places. The first is Old Westbury Gar- wonderful contrast by dens, a Charles II-style mansion which is nestled visiting Block Island, amid 200 acres of formal RI and Long Island, gardens. The second is NY with its windswept OHEKA Castle, a 109,000 Atlantic beaches and square foot, 127 room es- charm. tate which was built on the highest point on Long Island. Return to Teaneck, NJ for the night. B, L Day 10: Mid-Ohio Travel to Mid-Ohio. B, D Day 11: Return home. B

Oheka Castle on Long Island

St. Louis Cardinals vs Tampa Bay Day 1: Memphis Rays. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Tropâ&#x20AC;? This afternoon arfeatures the Rays rive in Memphis to Touch Tank, a 35see the Cardinals foot, 10,000 galAAA affiliate Memlon tank is filled phis Redbirds, who with Cownose were recently purrays that were chased by St. Louis taken from TamCardinals, take on pa Bay waters. the Nashville Sounds B, D of the Milwaukee Brewers organizaDay 4: Day at tion. Enjoy the game Leisure in AutoZone Park Today you are Historic Ybor City neighborhood from a Party Deck, free to enjoy the featuring club level day as you wish. seating and a catered lunch by the famous Ren- You may choose to relax poolside, walk on the dezvous BBQ. After the game walk across the beautiful white sand beaches and dip your toes in street and check into the downtown DoubleTree the clear gulf waters at our resort or hop on the hotel. This evening you are free to explore nearby local Trolley that stops in front of the hotel every and historic Beale Street on your own. L 30min. Take in the second game against the Rays this evening from our great seats at Tropicana Day 2: Macon, GA Field. B Continue south for warmer winds and overnight in Macon, GA. B, D Day 5: Tampa, FL Take a guided tour of Tropicana Field this mornDay 3: Tampa, FL ing featuring the Ted Williams Museum & Hitters Arrive in the Tampa area and check into the Hall of Fame. Visit the historic Ybor City neighSirata Resort on St. Pete Beach, our waterfront borhood area which was home to the many cihome for the next three nights. After diner arrive gar factories and is a National Historic Landmark at Tropicana Field to see the Cards take on the District. Cigar production reached its peak in Ybor City in 1929 when half a billion cigars were rolled in the factories. Tonight we see the Cards High A level affiliate Palm Beach as they visit Bradenton, FL to take on the Pittsburg Pirates affiliate at McKechnie Field. B, D

June 8-14, 2014 Per person rates double $1379 triple/quad $1236 single $1807

Favorite sunset: The beach at the Sirata Resort, Jim

Day 6: Northern Georgia Begin our trip home and venture north for an overnight stay in northern Georgia. Visit the historic and the recently renovated antebellum Grand Oaks Home for dinner in Cartersville, GA this evening. B, D Day 7: Return Home B Tropicana Field

“Grand” Vacation to Michigan

Day 1: Mid-Michigan Depart St. Louis aboard a luxury motorcoach and travel north through Illinois to mid-Michigan, along the scenic shores of Lake Michigan for an overnight stay. D

Fun Facts: • At 660 feet, the Grand Hotel’s front

porch is the world’s longest and is visible as you approach the island. • No motorized vehicles are allowed on Mackinac Island. All transportation is provided by horse and carriage or bicycle. Mackinac Island is only accessible by ferry boat or plane. • While more than 1 million people visit Mackinac Island each year, there are only 600 year-round residents. • The Grand Hotel plants one ton of bulbs each fall including 24,000 tulips and 3,000 daffodils. • In 2010, Saugatuck came in fourth in Budget Travel Magazine’s ten coolest towns in America

Day 2: Grand Traverse Bay Browse charming Saugatuck, known as “The Art Coast of Michigan”, and its downtown Village Square area featuring art galleries and shops. This afternoon, tour the Music House; a museum of old time music machines that pleasantly surprises Sunrise travelers every time! Then we are off to our lakefront hotel, The Parkshore Resort, with beautiful views on the lovely shores of Grand Traverse Bay for a 2- night stay. B, D

Day 3: Sleeping Bear Dunes and Grand Traverse Bay What a spectacular resort area! Take a scenic drive around Old Mission Peninsula where cherry The porch at the Grand Hotel orchards abound, then along Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Visit a charming port town and the Cherry Republic. B, L

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, enjoy 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 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 Return to St. Louis having had a very “Grand” vacation! B

Day 4: Mackinac Island, overnight at Grand Hotel Travel along Lake Michigan this morning and ferry to Mackinac Island. Then be transported by horse and carriage to the world renowned Grand Hotel, Carriage at the Grand Hotel

June 12-17, 2014 June 19-24, 2014 Per person rates double $1224 triple/quad $1118 single $1610

Same price since 2009!

According to a recent vote by viewers of Good Morning America, Sleeping Bear Dunes was chosen as “the most beautiful place in the USA”

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I LOVED the GRAND!! Kathy M., 2012 Grand Michigan

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Badlands and Yellowstone National Park

Breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, lively western towns…it’s the area of the country where June 14-24, 2014 the locals say “This is God’s Country, only he left the gate open”. Come explore Yellowstone, Jackson, Mt. Rushmore, Rocky Mountain National Park, and Cody all aboard the comforts of a motor- Per person rates double $2493 coach. Day 1: Sioux City, NE Enjoy dinner in the Old Faithful Inn this evening triple/quad $2199 Travel across Missouri and along the river into with time to explore the area. The Old Faithful Inn single $3377 Iowa for an overnight stay in Sioux City. D is one of the few remaining log hotels in the UnitSame price since ed States. Highlights include the 65 foot ceiling in 2012! Day 2: Rapid City, SD the lobby and the rhyolite fireplace. B, D Explore the Badlands of South Dakota today and enjoy dinner at the famous Wall Drug store. Un- Day 7: Jackson, WY pack your bags for a 2-night stay in Rapid City. B, Head south to Moose, Wyoming and board a D comfortable raft for a scenic float on the Snake River with the Grand Tetons as the backdrop. Day 3: Rapid City, SD Afterwards, enjoy Dornan’s Chuckwagon lunch All motorcoach A local guide will take us to visit Mount Rush- outdoors with views of the Tetons. Continue into tour! more, Crazy Horse Monument and the Black Hills. historic Jackson where you will have leisure time Travel to Custer State Park featuring 71,000 acres to explore Jackson Square, located in the heart of of unspoiled land, pristine lakes and roaming buf- Jackson, WY. B, L falo. Enjoy a Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour into one of the largest herds of bison in North America. En- Day 8: Grand joy lunch in the historic State Game Lodge where Tetons Presidents Eisenhower and Coolidge dined. B, L After a leisurely morning in JackDay 4: Cody, WY son, board the Depart Rapid City this morning and begin our trek coach and travel to Cody, WY. Along the route, we will see Devil’s southeast to Fort Tower, and pass through the beautiful Big Horn Collins, CO for a Mountains. Tonight, enjoy a western dinner at two night stay. B, D the Cody Cattle Company featuring a Chuckwagon Dinner and live award winning, toe tap- Day 9: Rocky Naping Cowboy musical entertainment. All summer, tional Park Cody hosts a nightly Rodeo and your tour man- Explore Rocky Thermal pool in Yellowstone National Park ager will help you secure tickets if interested (op- Mountain National tional). B, D Park driving on Trail Ridge Road, a scenic road Favorite scewith sweeping views of the Rockies, to the Alpine nic float: On Day 5: Yellowstone Visitor Center located at 11,796 feet above sea the Snake Visit the Buffalo Bill Museum before driving into level. Enjoy a catered meal at the beautiful AlluRiver along the Yellowstone Park. Upon arrival in the park, un- vial Fan picnic area. B, L magnificent Grand pack your bags for a 2 night stay inside YellowTetons, Christine stone Park which affords us easy access to the Day 10: Eastern Kansas many sites featured in “the first national park in Board the coach for a comfortable drive to overthe world”. B, D night in mid-Kansas. B, D Day 6: Yellowstone Bring your cameras and be prepared to enjoy the best of Yellowstone today with our own personal guide. Old Faithful! Geysers! Paint Pots! All in all, a day of geological wonders and plenty of wildlife!

Day 11: Return Home Return home with stories to tell and pictures to share. B

Oregon Coast and Crater Lake

Day 1: Flight into the Northwest Enjoy a welcome dinner and unpack for a 2-night stay in Portland, OR area. D

Day 2: Portland The city of Portland has a regular spot on the “top places to live” lists. Discover why as our local guide shows us the city including stops at the famous International Rose Test Gardens. Enjoy a spectacular drive along the scenic byway of the Columbia River Gorge and into the foothills of Mount Hood. Stops include the gorgeous, 620 foot Multnomah Falls for picturesque views and dinner at Multnomah Falls Lodge! B,D Day 3: To the Coast Oregon’s pristine, public coastline is made up of diverse terrain that changes from rugged cliffs to evergreen forests to Sahara-like dunes and boundless sandy beaches. We will see coastal cities such as Cannon Beach, Tillamook (with a visit to the Tillamook Cheese Factory), and Depoe Bay. This evening we arrive in Newport to check into the oceanfront Hallmark Inns and Resorts for a 2-night stay. Each room features a balcony and view of the Pacific Ocean! B, D Day 4: Newport,Oregon Board the 65’ Discovery for a marine discovery cruise. Whales, sea lions, sea birds, seals, lighthouses and an historic bridge will be visible during our naturalist-led cruise. After the cruise, enjoy lunch at the Oregon Coast Aquarium before free time to explore and perhaps even catch a sea lion feeding! Enjoy leisure time to shop and browse the Newport quaint shops or visit Yaquina Head Lighthouse before returning to the Inn. This evening we will enjoy a beachfront bonfire while gazing upon the stars! (weather permitting) B, L Day 5: Bandon, OR Travel 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 lighthouse dotted coast, we arrive in Bandon, OR for dinner and our overnight stay. B, D Day 6: Hellgate Canyon on the Rogue River Board a boat for a guided excursion into Hellgate

Canyon on the Rogue River amidst remarkable rock shapes carved by the river’s hydraulics. This is the canyon where John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn filmed “Rooster Cogburn”. Our boat cruise will include a country BBQ dinner at the O.K. Corral. Unpack your bags for 2 nights at the Ashland Hills Hotel. B, D

Day 7: Ashland, OR Enjoy a relaxing morning in your suite at the hotel which sits on 14 acres in scenic southern Oregon. You may want to explore the Ashland Saturday Market featuring fresh produce, crafts and delicious goodies. Ashland is also home to the Tony Award winning Oregon Sheakespeare Festival. We will attend a production of Into the Woods that will include a prologue or backstage tour for a complete experience. B, L

June 15-24, 2014 Per person rates* double $2799 triple/quad $2544 single $3563 * Includes roundtrip flight from STL

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

Day 8: Crater Lake Lodge Visit an Alpaca Ranch where petting and close-up viewing is encouraged. Travel east through the Umpqua National Forest, featuring verdant stands of hemlock and fir Favorite Lake – trees, to Crater Lake Crater Lake Crater Lake, TamNational Park. Deep, my and Jan pure, and brilliantly blue in color, Crater Lake is one of the most photographed lakes in the country and always a highlight of a visit to Oregon. Sunrise does it Our evening includes dinner and an overnight right! Great trip! Lots stay at the incomparable Crater Lake Lodge. Be of beautiful scenery sure to take in a glimpse of the starry sky without and a great variety of all of the city lights! B, D

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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

activities. We continue to be amazed at how well the daily schedule is timed and coordinated. Sherry M., 2012 OR Coast & Crater Lake

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North Texas

Featuring a visit to the new George W Bush Library and Museum Day 1: Clinton Library and Musuems Travel to Little Rock, AR and visit the William J Clinton Presidential Center, the largest and most expensive of the 13 completed presidential libraries in the country. The impressive Center is cantilevered over the Arkansas River, offering great views of the River and downtown Little Rock. Overnight in Little Rock. D Day 2: Dallas Arrive in Dallas and check into the Adolphus Hotel, built by St. Louis beer baron Adolphus Busch in 1912 and past host to dignitaries from Queen Elizabeth II to Babe Ruth and Donald Trump. Enjoy a guided tour of the Hotel which features $7 million worth of art and antiques and one of two gold chandeliers commissioned by Busch for the 1904 World’s Fair – the other hangs in the Clydesdale stable at the St. Louis brewery! B, D Day 3: George W. Bush Library and Museum Visit the George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum. Opened in April 2013 on the campus of SMU, the Museum features Freedom Hall and includes a 67-foot video wall depicting a montage of the 44 US presidents. Enjoy a local guided tour of Dallas, including a visit to the Dealey Plaza Historic District and The Sixth Floor Muse-

George W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum

um commemorating the site of the assassination June 26-July 1, 2014 of JFK. B, D Per person rates double $1173 Day 4: Fort Worth Head to nearby Fort Worth, TX to experience the triple/quad $1021 “cowboy culture” in the Stockyards National His- single $1581 toric District. See a live cattle drive, hear cowboy spurs jingling and cattle bawling, and enjoy the taste of a Texas BBQ lunch. What does a $1.1billion stadium featuring the world’s largest column free interior look like? Find out with a VIP tour of AT&T Stadium, home of the Dallas Cowboys. See the locker rooms, luxury suites and step on the field of what some have called “Jerryworld” in reference to Cowboys owner Jerry Jones. B, L Day 5: Fort Smith, AR Travel to Fort Smith, AR for an afternoon in the “Old West”, including a visit to the restored Miss Laura’s Social Club, the first bordello listed on the National Register of Historic Places and which is now the Fort Smith Visitor Center. Continue for overnight in Bentonville, AR. B, D Day 6: Crystal Bridges , Return home Spend the morning at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, which opened in November, 2011 and is the first major art museum to open in the US since 1974. Wal-Mart heiress Alice Walton spearheaded the development of Crystal Bridges, which was described by the NY Times as “…poised to make a genuine cultural contribution, and possible to become a place of pilgrimage for art lovers from around the world.” Return home this evening. B

America the Beautiful

Day 1: Kansas City We depart mid-day and travel to Kansas City for an overnight stay. D

Day 2: Ogallala, Nebraska Lunchtime finds you in Lincoln, Nebraska at the historic Haymarket District filled with restaurants and boutiques. The eight-story high Great Platte Archway Monument has dramatized the linkage of east and west in a sweeping arc across I-80. Often called the “Gomorrah” of the cow towns, Ogallala was certainly a lust stop in the old west! Enjoy a welcome dinner at the Front Street Steak House and complete the first day with the Crystal Palace Revue reliving the Old West with music, wit and humor. D

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one of a kind blankets and hand-crafted one-of-a June 28- July 16, 2014 -kind Indian pieces. B, D Per person rates double $4039 Day 6: Portland, OR Cross the Cascade Range and enter the geologic triple/quad $3568 phenomenon of the Columbia Gorge National single $5452

Monument. The scenery and topography changes before your eyes as you drive through the area that was formed hundreds of thousands of years ago by the Montana Flood. Stop at the Pheasant Valley Winery, the Hood River Valley’s premier winery featuring spectacular views of Mount Hood. Continue to Point Vista House for a spectacular view

Day 3: Evanston, Wyoming Stop in Cheyenne and tour the Old West Museum, dedicated to the preservation of fine cowboy and Indian collectibles and the fine art of the West. Visit the Flaming Gorge National Recreations Area; as you look at the brilliant red cliffs it is easy to see why it’s named Flaming Gorge. B Day 4: Boise, Idaho Try to imagine the forces that could have created the geological spectacle known as Shoshone Falls, the “Niagara of the West”. The mighty Snake River plunges over a 212-foot high cliff at Twin Falls and drops farther than Niagara Falls into a canyon of dizzying depths. Arrive tonight in Boise, Idaho, Idaho’s capital and home to the largest Basque population outside of Spain, the result of a settlement that began in the late 19th century when hundreds of young Basque men were recruited to herd sheep. Enjoy a Basque family-style dinner and colorful dancers at the Basque Museum and Cultural Center. B, D Day 5: Pendleton, Oregon Travel to Baker City and the valley that gave the Oregon Trail pioneers their first glimpse of the promise of the Oregon territory. Visit the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center, built to preserve and interpret the Oregon Trail Heritage. The Blue Mountains to the West and Wallowa Mountains to the East create a dramatic backdrop for Baker City’s restored 1861 gold rush town. A scenic stretch of I-84 takes you into Pendleton and to the unique Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, which tells the trail story from the Native Americans point of view. Their museum store features an array from Pendleton Woolen Mills and unique

Columbia River Gorge

of the Gorge and beautiful Multnomah Falls. As you descend into the Willamette Valley, you pass orchards, nursery stocks, farms, and horse ranches to reach Portland, OR. B, D Day 7: Newport, OR Visit the International Rose Test Gardens and take the scenic route along the coast to Newport, OR, stopping along the way to soak in the sights of beautiful beaches and scenery including the Cannon Beach “Haystack Rock”, a geological Oregon landmark, and a stop at Depoe Bay. Check into the Elizabeth Street Inn in Newport, OR for a twonight stay. B, D Day 8: Newport, OR Happy 4th of July!! Catch a sea lion or sea otter feeding at the world class Oregon Coast Aquarium. Today is our nation’s birthday and tonight we will celebrate at one of the biggest 4th of July events on the central Oregon Coast, a spectacular fireworks display over Yaquina Bay! You have the best seat in the house as we view the fireworks on an evening sail aboard the deluxe 65’ Discovery. B

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Favorite water feature – Multnomah Falls, Deb

Day 9: Crater Lake and Klamath Falls, OR A trip to Oregon would not be complete without a visit to one of the most photographed lakes in the country; Crater Lake. Featuring magnificent blues and sheer surrounding cliffs almost two thousand feet high, it is a place of immeasurable beauty. Continue to Klamath Falls, OR. B, D Day 10: Crescent City, CA Travel west to Grants Pass, OR and board a comfortable boat for a scenic guided excursion through Hellgate Canyon on the Rogue River amidst remarkable rock shapes and through the canyon where John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn filmed “Rooster Cogburn”. Overnight in Crescent City, CA. B, D Day 11: Humboldt Redwoods State Park Experience the grandeur of a 350-foot canopy at Humboldt Redwoods State Park. Follow the Avenue of the Giants, a scenic ride through the Park featuring incredible views of the Redwoods. Overnight near Fort Bragg, CA B, D

Day 14: Yosemite National Park On June 30, 1864, amid the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant Act to protect Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove. Our visit to Yosemite takes us to the breathtaking Glacier Point towering 3,200 feet directly above the valley floor, and Bryce Canyon featuring panoramic views of the magnificent Yosemite Falls and High Sierra. Spend the night just outside the Park. B, D Day 15: Cedar City, UT The sparse Great Basin Desert, the largest in the US, flies by as we travel from the Sierra Nevada Range in California, across Nevada and to Cedar City, UT for a two-night stay. B, D Day 16: Bryce Canyon and Zion National Park Explore spectacular Bryce Canyon National Park, famous for its multicolored Hoodoos, a unique geological formation, and some of the world’s best air quality. 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. B, D

The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco

Day 12: San Francisco Travel through California wine country, stopping for visit and tasting before continuing to our hotel in the San Francisco area for a two-night stay. B, L Day 13: San Francisco Start with a guided tour of the “city by the bay” to see the architecture of the city, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Nob Hill, Cable Cars and many scenic views of the bay. Enjoy leisure time in Fisherman’s Wharf this afternoon to shop and explore, then dinner and a west coast sunset to complete our day. B, D

Day 17: Grand Junction, CO We will visit Arches National Park, featuring over 2,000 natural sandstone arches, and snap photos of the Rocky Mountains en route to an overnight in Grand Junction, CO. B, D

Most jaw-dropping scenery – Bryce Canyon, Utah, Tammy

Please note: Laundry service will be available at least once on tour.

Day 18: Denver area The Roaring Fork River meets the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs, CO. Enjoy a mild but scenic raft trip through Glenwood Canyon before continuing to our hotel just east of Denver. B, L Day 19: Kansas City Our journey home continues as we travel to Kansas City for an overnight stay. B, D Day 20: Return home

Europe in Wisconsin

Day 1: Milwaukee Leave your passports at home; we’re off to Milwaukee for two nights. D Day 2: Milwaukee or “Munich of the West” Our local step-on guide will take us on a tour of Milwaukee...Euro-style! Visit the quaint Old World Third Street District, see the Milwaukee Art Museum and much more. Stop at Mader’s German Restaurant, for lunch and see the extensive Stein collection and Hummel Figurines in their Tower Gallery and gift shop. Tour the opulent Pabst Mansion, and cruise along the river in a canal boat to see more of historic Milwaukee. Enjoy the outstanding views of its mix of modern and historic buildings on the shores of downtown. B, L

Day 3: New Glarus or “Little Switzerland” See a glimpse of the multi-cultural European influence at Old World Wisconsin. Visit Stoughton, a town that at the turn of the 19th century had the largest number of Norwegian immigrants in Wisconsin, for an authentic Norwegian lunch and entertainment. Admire the diverse ethnic heritage reflected throughout the State Capitol Building

in Madison and along State Street before arriving July 8-12, 2014 at the Chalet Landaus, New Glarus, Wisconsin, Per person rates the “Little Switzerland” of America, for the next double $879 2 nights. B, L triple/quad $786 single $1159 Day 4: Blue Mound or “Little Norway” Same price since Visit Pendarvis, historical site of the Cornwall im2012! migrant miners in the “European” town of Mineral Point. See the “Norwegian town” of Mount Horeb, known as the troll capital of the world. The streets of this whimsical town are lined with Head north when the life-sized carved mythical characters, each hav- St. Louis summer heat ing their own personality. We will return to New starts up... Glarus, “Swisconsin”, with its emblems of Swiss cantons adorning the downtown buildings and street signs and tour the Swiss Historical Village and Museum. This evening, we are in for a real treat: a savory Swiss dinner and lively entertainment. B, D Favorite small Day 5: Return home town: New No trip to Wisconsin feels complete without a stop Glarus, Wisconto pick up cheese! We’ll tour the Swiss-American sin, Jan Alp & Dell/Roth Kase, the fastest growing specialty cheese factory in the country. B

Indianapolis Grandparent

Day 1: Corvettes and Lucas Oil Stadium In 1974, Mike Yager, a young tool-and-die maker from Effingham, IL borrowed $500 and began selling car manuals and other accessories from the trunk of a borrowed car. From this beginning, Mike built the Mid America Motorworks Company and has amassed a world class collection of Corvettes and VW Bugs – including 3 “Herbie” cars from the movies! See the collection at the My Garage Museum in Effingham. Continue to Indianapolis and tour Lucas Oil Stadium, nicknamed “the house that Manning built” and home of the Indianapolis Colts since its opening in 2008. See the impressive retractable roof and window wall and get a behind the scenes look at an NFL locker room, press box and playing field. Enjoy a pizza and pool party at the hotel this evening. D

Day 2: Chinese exhibits at Indianapolis Children’s Museum The Indianapolis Children’s Museum is presenting two very special Chinese exhibits; Terra Cotta Warrior’s: The Emperor’s Painted Army, a one-of-a-kind exhibit to be produced only in Indianapolis featuring hands on activities and over

100 artifacts including real Terra Cotta Warriors. Take Me There China is one of the largest exhibits on contemporary China ever produced in the US. “Board” a modern Chinese airliner and fly over the Great Wall, Forbidden City and more before “landing” in Beijing. Learn about Chinese culture, music, ancient medicine and martial arts in this immersive production. Enjoy a guided tour of Traderspoint Creamery Farm, a family-owned organic dairy farm with around 120 cows. See the cows milked, learn about rotational grazing, and sample the products produced at the Farm in the “farm to table” restaurant, including ice cream made from Traderspoint cows! B, D

Day 3: Exotic Feline Rescue Center Experience a guided tour of the Exotic Feline Rescue Center, a non-profit facility that provides permanent homes and care for 230 abused or abandoned big cats from 9 species (including lions, tigers, jaguars and more) on the 108 acre sanctuary. Learn about the beautiful cats and see how the Center fulfills its mission of “giving big cats a second chance”, in part by feeding them 4,000 pounds of meat every day! B

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Yellowstone National Park & more!

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

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

Day 2: Rapid City, SD Explore the Badlands of South Dakota today and enjoy dinner at the famous Wall Drug Store. We will stay in Rapid City for 2 nights. B, D

Day 3: Rapid City, SD A local guide will take us to visit Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument and the Black Hills. Travel to Custer State Park featuring 71,000 acres of unspoiled land, pristine lakes and roaming buffalo. Enjoy a Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour into one of the largest herds of bison in North America. Enjoy lunch in the historic State Game Lodge where Presidents Eisenhower and Coolidge dined. B, L Day 4: Cody, WY Depart Rapid City this morning and begin our trek to Cody, WY. Along the route, we will see Devil’s Tower and pass through the beautiful Big Horn Mountains. Tonight, we will relax in the comforts of Cody Cowboy Village, a luxury log cabin lodging located in Cody with all rooms attractively appointed with a cowboy/western flair. This is the real thing...real log cabins with open beam ceilings. Cody is surrounded by scenic mountains to be enjoyed from the chairs on your cabin’s porch. Dinner and entertainment at the acclaimed Cody Cattle Company this evening. B, D Day 5: Yellowstone Visit the Buffalo Bill Museum before driving into Yellowstone Park for a 2-night stay at the Old Faithful SnowLodge. Completed in 1999, the Snow Lodge is the newest of the park’s full service hotels, has been recognized with the Cody Award for Western Design and Travel and Leisure’s Inn of the Month and features heavy timber construction, exterior log columns and cedar shingle roof, a design example of classic “parkitecture.”

Located in Old Faithful July 11-19, 2014 Village, you will be able Per person rates* to walk out the front door double $2416 and experience the sites triple/quad $2138 first hand! B, D single $3299

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 Head south to Moose, Wyoming and board the boat for a scenic float on the Snake River with the Grand Tetons as the backdrop and a narration about the region’s wildlife, history, and geology. Afterwards, turn your sites to the giant white teepee and follow your nose towards the aromatic campfire smoke to savor a good-old fashioned Dornan’s Chuckwagon lunch. Continue into historic Jackson where you will have leisure time to explore Jackson Square, located in the heart of Jackson, WY. B, L Day 8: Grand Tetons - Salt Lake City, UT After a leisurely morning in Jackson, board the coach and travel south along scenic highway into Salt Lake City. This evening, we will meet our guide for a tour of Temple Square and the Latter Day Saints Community Center and a guided “pin drop” tour. B, D

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Day 9: Return home Fly home from Salt Lake City. B Grand Tetons

Day 1: Sunken Gardens Arrive in Salt Lake City by air then travel to Pocatello, Idaho for the night. D Day 2: The Moon and the Sun Tour the birthplace of the world’s first electricity from atomic energy at EBR- 1 Atomic Museum National Historic Landmark. Next, journey back in time to explore the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, a geological jewel and one of the best places in the world to see the awesome effects of volcanism. 2000 years after the eruption of this volcano, the landscape is still ever-changing. Check into America’s first destination resort, Sun Valley Resort featuring the old-world charm and ambiance of a cozy European alpine village. B, D Day 3: Ice and Sand Explore the “village” at Sun Valley before departing to delight in quality farmstead cheese made by hand at Ballard Family Dairy & Cheese. See the spectacular Bruneau Dunes, rising 470 feet above small lakes in the high desert. “All aboard” on the Thunder Mountain Line this evening as we wind our way around the narrow canyon alongside the Payette River and stop for a Chuck wagon dinner before our return trip on the rails. Spend the next 2-nights in Boise. B, D Day 4: Boise “Best City” Did you know that Boise has been listed in over a dozen magazines on their “best cities” lists? Explore the Greenbelt Path and Park along the river, the Basque Museum and Cultural Center (more Basques reside in Boise than any other U.S. city) and the Old Idaho Territorial Penitentiary. B, D Day 5: West Central Idaho Travel through Payette National Forest and visit the smokejumpers base in McCall. Smokejumping was first proposed in 1934 as a means to quickly provide initial attack on forest fires. Overnight on the banks of the Salmon River in Riggins, gateway to the spectacular mountains, canyons and rivers of west central Idaho. B, D Day 6: Hell’s Canyon

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Adventure begins at Pittsburg Landing for a scenic jet boat ride on the whitewaters of the Snake River in Hell’s Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America! Venture up the “wild river” to the dam where we will have lunch and tour an historic cabin and museum along the way. Enchanted by the views and curious history, this will be a safe adventure never to be forgotten! Overnight in Lewiston. B, L

July 19-28, 2014 Per person rates* double $2548 triple/quad $2300 single $3295

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Combine this tour with Yellowstone on page 21 OR Pacific NorthDay 7: Northern Panhandle of Idaho Visit the Nez Perce Museum then view Port Lew- west on page 24 and iston barges at the confluence of the Clearwater take $450 off the comand Snake Rivers and along the mighty Salmon bined per person rate! River. Enjoy the view through Palouse country Favorite Boat with its golden wheat, lentil and barley fields, and ride: Hell`s Canthe six mile corridor of majestic Great White Pine yon in Idaho, Pat into the northern panhandle of Idaho. This part of Idaho has some of the largest and most pristine lakes and beautiful scenic drives. Stroll the world’s longest floating boardwalk or browse the shops before checking in for a two night stay in Coeur D’Alene. B, D Day 8: Northern Panhandle of Idaho A cruise on Coeur d’Alene Lake, a scenic Coeur d’Alene Lake drive across the Silver Valley for a tour of the oldest standing building in Idaho - Cataldo Mission, Did you know? and a visit to an historic silver mine highlight to• Idaho is 63% public day’s adventures in the Gem state. B, D land, managed by the federal government. Day 9: Emerald City • The deepest river Traverse across Washington State with a stop gorge in North America at Riverfront Park in Spokane, home to magis Idaho’s Hells Canyon nificent Spokane Falls. The Falls are a dramatic (7,900 ft deep) transition along the 111-mile run of the Spokane • Idaho has 3,100 miles River which runs from Lake Coeur d’Alene to Lake of rivers - more than Roosevelt. Sit back and relax on the road to picany other state. turesque Seattle for an overnight stay. B, D • Nearly 85% of all commercial trout sold in the Day 10: Return Home US is from Idaho. Catch the return flight home reflecting on the jagged peaks, deeps canyons, and wonderful adventures in Idaho. B

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Cooperstown Hall of Fame

Featuring the induction of Tony La Russa and Joe Torre Day 1: Depart St. Louis Grab your Cardinals gear and trek east to overnight in Columbus, OH area. D Day 2: Cardinals A affiliate Travel through the picturesque Allegheny Mountains to State College, PA, home of the Cardinals Single A affiliate, the State College Spikes. Watch the Spikes take on the Auburn Doubledays (Nationals Single A affiliate) at 5,500 seat Medlar Field, located on the campus of Penn State University - the Spikes share the stadium with the PSU varsity baseball team. B, D

Day 4: The Hall’s 75th Anniversary With your Hall of Fame Membership* card in hand, we are headed into Cooperstown for the day’s activities! This morning, tour the Baseball Hall of Fame Museum (cameras are encouraged) and help celebrate their 75th anniversary! Jump on the trolley and travel to other sights in the Cooperstown Baseball village. Watch The Hall of Fame Awards Presentation followed by the Parade of Legends, as Hall of Fame members ride down Main Street. Of course, the whole town of Cooperstown will be alive with fan-friendly experiences and events focused on America’s favorite pastime. B, D

Day 3: New York Day 5: Induction Ceremony What do Gov. Chris ChrisEnjoy pre-ceremony entertie, Dick Vitale, Dusty Baktainment before watching the er, Pres. George W. Bush induction ceremony honorand Hal Irwin have in coming Tony La Russa and other mon? They all played on deserving inductees including Little League teams and former Player/Manager, Joe are featured in the Hall of Torre. There are always lots Excellence at the World of great stories told by the of Little League Museum Cardinals former manager, Tony La Russa inductees! Your professional in Williamsport, PA. The Tour Manager will reserve Museum underwent a major renovation in 2013 seating in the Clark Sports Center in designated in anticipation of Little League’s 75th Anniversary Sunrise Tours’ chairs for the ceremony. B, D in 2014. Arrive, Verona, NY and check into the four-star Turning Stone Resort and Casino for a Day 6: Niagara Falls 3-night stay. B, D Enjoy time exploring one of America’s greatest treasures, Niagara Falls, and witness its thundering torrent over 180 foot high * Tour includes a one year membership into the Baseball Hall of wall at an especially scenic lunch Fame which includes: spot! Travel west to Mansfield, • Personalized membership card OH for an overnight stay. B, L • Subscription to Memories and Dreams magazine • Hall of Fame Yearbook Day 7: Return Home • Access to exclusive member content at baseballhall.org With memories of the Hall of • Complimentary admission to the Hall of Fame for one full year Fame ceremony arrive home this • 10% discount and FREE shipping on purchases from our Muevening full of Cardinal Pride. B seum Store, catalog and Web site • Member lapel pin

July 23-29, 2014 Per person rates double $1499 triple/quad $1351 single $1984 Legendary St. Louis fan-favorites, Tony La Russa and Joe Torre, will be inducted into the Baseball’s Hall of Fame in July. Join us as we travel to Cooperstown to celebrate and experience the induction in person in reserved seating.

Pacific Northwest & Canadian Rockies The Rocky Mountains roll on for a thousand miles with snow-capped peaks, thick forests and clear July 29-Aug. 9, 2014 glacial lakes. Banff was the first of the Canadian Rockies’ National Parks established in 1885 and Per person rates* still welcomes visitors each day. Join us as we explore this incredibly majestic region. double $3398 Day 1: Arrival in Seattle, WA and its ecology. This relaxing float allows time to triple/quad $3067 Fly into Seattle and overnight just north of the enjoy the grandeur of the Canadian Rocky Moun- single $4391 city. D tains while looking for Beaver, Elk, Osprey and * Includes roundtrip more! Don’t forget your camera! When we return airfare from STL Day 2: Vancouver, BC we will enjoy a gondola ride to the top of Sulphur Combine this tour with Travel into Canada to visit cosmopolitan Vancou- Mountain for a bird’s eye view. B, D Idaho on page 22 and ver and its beautiful parks with a local guide. Aftake $450 off the comter our touring, we will check into the hotel for a Day 8: Kootenay Park, BC bined per person rate! 2-night stay . B, D Travel through scenic Kootenay Park and Radium Hot Springs, BC for a European luncheon at HelDay 3: Vancouver Island, BC ena’s Stube Restaurant. Arrive in Whitefish, MT Ferry to Vancouver Island to visit world-famous where we unpack our bags for a 2-night stay. B, L Butchart Gardens, featuring 55 acres of stunning and meticulously kept gardens. Enjoy lunch over- Day 9: Glacier National Park “The ONLY bolooking the beautiful gardens. Afterwards, visit Board the narrated “red bus jammers” on the tanical garden the delightful “British-like” city of Victoria for an Crown of the Continent Tour which follows the outside of STL” – afternoon of leisure. B, L glacially carved valleys into the heart of Glacier Butchart Gardens, Deb National Park on the Going-to-the-Sun Road and Day 4: Revelstoke, BC onto the top of the Continental Divide at Logan Journey along scenic roads into the inland moun- Pass. Later this afternoon, board the DeSmet, a tains of British Columbia and spend the night in a boat built in 1930 and launched on Lake McDonmountain lake hotel near Revelstoke, British Co- ald where she still runs today, for a tranquil boat lumbia. B, D ride and intimate observation of West Glacier. Tonight, relax and enjoy the evening at your leisure. Day 5: Lake Louise and Banff, BC B, L Travel through Rogers Pass, Glacier and Yoho National Parks, and into Banff National Park, Can- Day 10: Cascade Mountains, WA …thanks for ada’s oldest national park. En-route we will visit Our journey takes us through the Kaniksu and Lake Louise, the most photographed spot in the Coeur D’Alene National Forests, and a scenic drive making the tour of Canadian Rockies. Take time to walk the edge of along the eastern side of the Cascade Mountains the Northwest and the Lake and take your own pictures, then it’s on to bring us to the charming Bavarian-like village Canada such a sucto Banff for a 3-night stay. B, D of Leavenworth. Herzlich Willkommen! B, D cess. The meals and

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Day 6: Athabasca Glacier Travel north on the icefield parkway into Jasper National Park. 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 add commentary as we explore Banff National Park. B, D

Day 11: Leavenworth, WA Wake early and watch the authentic Alphorn Player before visiting the Aplets and Cotlets country store and the Leavenworth Fish Hatchery for a tour about the ecology of the area. Enjoy leisure time in downtown Leavenworth for a Bavarian experience before a savory dinner complete with German entertainment! B, D

Day 7: Banff, AB Embark on a scenic float trip on the Bow River, for a different perspective of Banff National Park

Day 12: Return flight Today, we will fly home from Seattle, WA. B

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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Canadian Rockies & Glacier Park Day 1: Calgary, Alberta Fly to Calgary. D Day 2: Waterton Lake Travel south to Waterton Lakes National Park. Board the “M.V. International” for a scenic boat cruise to discover the “Jewel of the Rockies” along the shoreline of beautiful Upper Waterton Lake and cross the border to Goat Haunt, MT. What a shining example of international cooperation! Journey up the hill to the famous Prince of Wales Hotel and treat your inner aristocrat with a High Afternoon Tea experience, complete with panoramic vista views. Unpack your bags for a 2-night stay at the Bayshore Inn situated in town where shopping, cafes, bars, and nature are nearby. B, High Tea Day 3: Glacier National Park Glacier National Park is a must see as a partner in the International Peace Park. Board the “RedJammers” and embark on the Crown of the Continent Tour which follows the glacially carved valleys into the heart of Glacier National Park on the Going-to-the-Sun Road and onto the top of the Continental Divide at Logan Pass. Continue down the west side of the park for an included lunch at historic Lake McDonald Lodge. When traveling back across the Park look for bighorn sheep and mountain goats. B, L Day 4: Banff Continue to Banff to experience the spectacular

Canadian Rocky Mountains and the small-town charm that Banff offers. After dinner, unpack your bags for a 2-night stay at the 4-star Caribou Lodge conveniently located in downtown Banff. B,D Day 5: Scenic Float 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! This afternoon learn about Banff from a professional step-on guide. B, L Day 6: Banff National Park Traveling through Banff National Park, visit Lake Louise, the most photographed spot in the Canadian Rockies. Take time to walk to the edge of the Lake for a picture, then it’s on to Jasper for a 2-night stay at the Sawridge Inn, a property which offers premier lodging in the midst of the vast, unspoiled grandeur of 4,200 square mile Jasper Park, Canada’s largest park. B, D Day 7: Jasper Explore the many features of Jasper National Park highlighted by Medicine Lake and Maligne Canyon with our personal guide. Discover the 100 year old charming mountain village of Jasper during a historical Walk in the Past tour. The evening is on your own to enjoy the serenity of this alpine retreat. B, L Day 8: Athabasca Glacier Ride Enjoy a snow-coach ride on an all-terrain Ice Explorer across the surface of the Athabasca Glacier. Take a picture at the azure blue Peyto Lake with the Canadian Rockies in the backdrop! Continue south to Calgary for a farewell dinner and an overnight stay. B, D Day 9: Return flight home

Waterton Lake

August 12-20, 2014 Per person rates* double $2899 triple/quad $2605 single $3782

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Explore the Rockies cities of Calgary, Banff, Jasper, Waterton Park in Canada and America’s Glacier National Park all in one fantastic tour during the most delightful season of the year! In 1932, Waterton Lakes National Park in Alberta, Canada was combined with the Glacier National Park (Montana, USA) to form the first International Peace Park situated on the border between 2 countries and is a celebration of friendship between Canada and the USA to this day.

Bar Harbor & the Canadian Maritime Provinces

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

Day 2: Bar Harbor We depart this morning for picturesque Bar Harbor, Maine. Nowhere along the Atlantic seaboard is the “stern and rockbound coast” more picturesque than Acadia National Park! You are sure to enjoy a delightful lunch at the Jordan Pond House for their famous tea and popovers. Then enjoy a scenic carriage ride through the park to cap our visit to this enchanting area. B, L Day 3: Bay of Fundy Ferry With passports in hand we are off to St. John, NB to board a ferry for a cruise across the Bay of Fundy, one of Canada’s Natural Wonders. Enroute, you may even spot a whale playing in the high tides before arriving in the coastal Digby, Nova Scotia. From there we travel across scenic Nova Scotia before arriving in Halifax for a two night stay at the Courtyard by Marriott in downtown. B, D Day 4: Peggy’s Cove and Hailfax Today is full of history and fun, so, bring your cameras and sunglasses! This morning, make the journey to picturesque Peggy’s Cove to visit the rustic charm of this famous fishing village and lighthouse. Afterwards, our personal guide will lead us back to Halifax to explore its legacy and charm. B, D Day 5: Baddeck After a leisurely breakfast, you will have time to explore more of historic downtown Halifax on your own. This afternoon, continue our journey to Baddeck. Spend the next 2-nights at the Silver Dart Lodge, a huge hit from our 2013 tour and experience the warm Cape Breton hospitality. B, D Day 6: Cabot Trail Spend the day on one of Canada’s most famous scenic drives – The Cabot Trail. Stop to visit the

“hookers”, and take many photos from view- August 21-31, 2014 points high above the Atlantic Ocean. B, L Per person rates* double $2998 Day 7: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island triple/quad $2747 This morning visit the Alexander Graham Bell single $3749 Museum before traveling by ferry to Prince Ed- * Includes ward Island for a two-night stay in Charlottetown. roundtrip flight After dinner, enjoy a performance at the much ac- from STL claimed Confederation of the Arts Centre. B, D Same price as 2013! Day 8: Prince Edward Island Today we explore this intriguing island and visit an Anne of Green Gables site, see some of the famous coastline and travel through the quaint villages. This evening enjoy the Charlottetown waterfront before dinner at the Culinary Institute of Canada overlooking the harbor. B, D

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Day 9: St. John, NB - Shirley D. This morning cross the Confederation Bridge into 2013 Bar Harbor New Brunswick where we see two natural phenomena –the Reversing Falls and the Hopewell Rocks – you have to see them to believe them! This evening dine at the historic Union Club, which was founded in 1884, before checking into the the luxu- Lobster boats on Prince Edward Island rious Chateau Saint John. B, D Day 10: St. Andrews Today, visit the charming town of St. Andrews before we continue on to central Maine. B, D Day 11: Return flight home Refreshed from experiencing all of the spectacular scenery, board a return flight home. B

The natural phenomenon known as the Bay of Fundy is home to the world’s highest tides

Northwest Coast Day 1: Flight into the Northwest Enjoy a welcome dinner and unpack for a 2-night stay in a comfortable Portland area hotel. D Day 2: Portland, OR Visit Portland’s signature landmark, the famous International Rose Test Gardens followed by a tour of the sweeping view of the Columbia River Gorge, just one of many other incredible sights we’ll see on our Columbia River Gorge-Mount Hood loop tour. Lunch at historic Timberline Lodge and the local step-on guide will enhance our tour of this pristine area of Oregon. B, L Day 3: Newport, OR Take the scenic route along the coast to Newport, OR, stopping along the way to soak in the sights of beautiful beaches and scenery including the Cannon Beach “Haystack Rock”, a geological Oregon landmark, and a stop at Depoe Bay. This evening check into The Elizabeth Street Inn and enjoy your room with an ocean view balcony and fresh baked cookies each evening! B, D Day 4: Oregon Coast Board the 65’ Discovery for a marine discovery cruise. Whales, sea lions, sea birds, seals, lighthouses and an historic bridge will be visible during our naturalist-led cruise. After the cruise, enjoy lunch in the Gleason Room at the Oregon Coast Aquarium featuring a viewing of the Passages of the Deep habitat. This afternoon, tour the Aquarium where you might even catch a sea lion or sea otter feeding! Enjoy leisure time to shop and browse the Newport quaint shops or visit Yaquina Head Lighthouse before returning to the Inn. This evening enjoy a beachfront bonfire. (weather permitting) B, L Day 5: Crater Lake Traveling along the coastline, stop in Florence, OR to view the massive sand dunes that characterize this area of the coast and embark on a scenic Giant Dune Buggy tour up and over the dunes! Deep, pure, and brilliantly blue in color, Crater Lake is one of the most photographed lakes in the country and always a highlight of a visit to Oregon. Dinner and overnight will be at the Crater

Lake Lodge. B, D Day 6: Grants Pass, OR After a morning view of Crater Lake, travel west to Grants Pass, OR. Board a boat for a scenic guided excursion of Hellgate Canyon on the Rogue River, traveling amidst remarkable rock shapes. See the canyon where John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn filmed “Rooster Cogburn”. Overnight in Crescent City, CA. B

August 21-30, 2014 Per person rates* double $2899 triple/quad $2603 single $3787

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Combine this tour with Canadian Rockies on page 25 and take $450 Day 7: Redwoods off the combined per Travel further into Northern CA and visit the Red- person rate! woods. Grab your camera and feast your eyes on the magnitude of the trees from the trails below and an aerial view on a gondola peaking at 750 Travel south from Portfeet altitude during the Trees of Mystery tour. land to San Francisco Visit Humboldt Redwoods State Park to see the and discover the magic tallest living things on earth and hug an evergreen of this corner of the tree that grows to 350 feet! This evening over- world where the coastal terrain is a beautiful night in Santa Rosa, CA. B, D combination of sandy beaches and towering Day 8: Santa Rosa Santa Rosa sits amid wine and farm country and rock cliffs and one’s features a quaint downtown. Tour a winery and mind is boggled by an enjoy lunch at a charming restaurant in the heart endless array of marine of the city. This afternoon, arrive in San Francis- creatures and remarkco just in time to board a comfortable boat for a able tall trees. Golden Gate Bay Cruise featuring breathtaking views of the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. Unpack your bags in our hotel in the San Francisco area for a 2-night stay. B, L

Day 9: San Francisco It’s off to meet our personal guide for a “city by the bay” tour. We’ll see the architecture of the city, Chi- Crater Lake natown, Golden Gate Park, Nob Hill, Cable Cars and many scenic views of the bay. Enjoy leisure time in Fisherman’s Wharf this afternoon to shop and explore, then dinner and a west coast sunset to complete our day. B, D Day 10: Return home Return flight home. B

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Cards vs Philly and Pittsburgh Day 1: Mid-Ohio Depart St. Louis for an overnight stay in MidOhio. D Day 2: Philadelphia Travel through Pennsylvania today as we arrive in Philadelphia and check in to the Holiday Inn Stadium just steps away from Citizens Bank Park. This evening we see game one of the tour as the Cards take on the Phillies. B, D Day 3: Game 2 Grab an authentic Philly Cheesesteak before heading over to the ballpark to catch this afternoon’s game against the Phillies as they, along with St. Louis Native Ryan Howard, look to bounce back from a disappointing 2013 season. B, L Day 4: Game 3 En route for Pittsburgh stop for lunch at the historic Jean Bonnet Tavern in Bedford, PA before visiting the Flight 93 National Memorial near Shanksville, PA. Arrive in Pittsburgh and check into the historic AAA Four-Diamond, Omni William Penn Hotel. Located in downtown, the hotel opened in 1916 and has played host to the likes

of John F. Kennedy and Lawrence Welk. This evening we head over to PNC Ballpark to see game one of this series against the Pirates and the 2013 NL MVP Andrew McCutchen from our lower infield box seats in section 119. B, L Day 5: Pittsburgh & Game 4 PNC Ballpark opened in 2001 and is regarded as one of the most beautiful parks in the MLB. It is located along the shore of the Allegheny River and offers scenic views of the downtown skyline. Take a guided tour of the stadium before visiting the His- Duquesne Incline toric Strip District and the original Primanti Brothers restaurant for lunch on your own. Ride the Duquesne Incline 400ft above the three rivers for a panoramic eagle’s eye view of the city. Tonight see the Cards and Pirates battle from our great seats in section 114! B, D

August 22-28, 2014 Per person rates double $1490 triple/quad $1319 single $2003

Favorite ballpark PNC Park, Brent

Day 6: Game 5 Enjoy a leisurely morning before we head over to the ballpark for a “business man’s special” as we catch game 3 of the series against last year surprise team from our great seats with an included lunch at the game. Overnight in Columbus, OH. B, L Day 7: Return home. B PNC Park

The Dakotas

Day 1: Sioux City, NE Pack your gear for our Dakota Adventure! Our travels bring us to Sioux City, Nebraska for an overnight along the Missouri River. D

Day 2: Sioux Falls, SD Sioux Falls, the largest city in South Dakota, is our first stop in the Dakotas. See the triple waterfall at Falls Park and do a little exploring in the historic heart of this city. Travel to De Smet, locale of six Laura Ingalls Wilder books, to relive the pioneer days of growing up on the Dakota prairie as we tour two homes of the Wilder family. B, D Day 3: Badlands National Park Stop in the capital city of Pierre on our way to visit the Minuteman Missile National Historic Site. This one-of-a-kind site presents the history and significance of the Cold War arms race. Then see the rugged beauty of Badlands National Park before arriving in Rapid City, for a two night stay at the Grand Gateway Hotel. B, D Day 4: Black Hills Take in spectacular views of the Black Hills of South Dakota as we visit Mt. Rushmore National Monument, Crazy Horse Memorial and take a jeep tour through Custer State Park, amidst herds of buffalo, bison and elk. Visit the Mammoth Site, the world’s largest mammoth research facility. Stand on the edge of discovery

and walk where mammoths, bears, American li- August 24-31, 2014 ons and other Ice Age critters walked at this active Per person rates paleontological dig site. B, L double $1549 triple/quad $1398 Day 5: Medora, ND single $2002 Visit Bear Country USA, a drive through wildlife park where we get an up close view of over 20 species of North American mammals, then Simply an unforhead north to Medora, North Dakota, an authentic Old West cow town in the midst of the North gettable tour! Dakota Badlands. Enjoy the nationally acclaimed Pitchfork Steak Fondue dinner before we mo- - Linda H.. sey over to the Burning Hills Amphitheatre where 2012 The Dakotas you may even see some elk amble on stage before the Medora Musical, a musical variety show, takes center stage. Overnight in the newly renovated and historic Rough Riders Hotel in the heart of downtown Medora. B, D

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Day 6: Bismarck, Bear Country USA ND As we cross North Dakota from Medora to Fargo, stop and browse the North Dakota Heritage Center and enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Missouri River in the capital city of Bismarck. B, D Day 7: Fargo, ND A little exploration of Fargo before heading into South Dakota with a stop at Nicollet Tower by the NorthSouth Continental Divide and the Redlin Art Center in Watertown then onward to Sioux City, NE. B, D Day 8: Return home Return to St. Louis with a greater appreciation of the days of yore in the Wild West. B

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Little-known jewel: Custer State Park, Deb

Did you know?

- The North Dakota state capitol building is one of only four tower-style capitols in the U.S. - North Dakota has recently been ranked the friendliest state in the U.S., according to Cambridge University. - South Dakota has one of the largest Native American populations, with nine official tribes.

Rhine and Mosel River Cruise aboard AMA Waterways AmaDolce

Price includes: Cruise fare, taxes, port Aug. 31-Sep. 12, 2014 charges, roundtrip airfare from St. Louis, land tour including Paris Included onboard the AmaDolce: • Life-enriching tours and excursions daily with personal headset included Call us at (314) • Wi-Fi access on board 771-8300 for a • Fine dining with all meals included complete itinerary during your cruise • Unlimited red & white wines from Europe’s great wine regions, beer & soft drinks with every lunch and dinner on board • Bottled water in every stateroom replenished daily Featuring a custom ex• Cocktail Reception, Welcome Dinner & Captain’s Gala Dinner tension to Normandy • Special highlights including lectures, theme dinners, cooking demonstration, onboard music perto commemorate the formances and evening piano music 70th Anniversary of D• Bicycles to explore on your own & guided bicycle tours day. • Services of a professional Cruise Manager • English speaking crew and a nonsmoking environment (smoking permitted only on the Sun Deck) Per person rates* (based on double occupancy) Window Piano Deck - No balcony (category D, E) $7400 Balcony Cello Deck - French balcony (category B, C) $8000 Balcony Violin Deck - French balcony (category A) $8130

Best of Ireland

Day 1: Overnight Flight to Dublin, Ireland. Day 2: Galway City Meet our Irish Guide and depart for Galway City, the center of Ireland. Visit the monastery of Clonmacnoise, founded by St. Ciaran in the 6th century. 2-night stay in the city center. D Day 3: Connemara Visit the quaint town of Cong and enjoy a special lunch in Ashford Castle. This afternoon tour the Connemara region before traveling up the spectacular Inagh Valley to Leenane on the shore of Killary Harbor. Here we visit one of Ireland’s most romantic buildings, Kylemore Abbey. B, D Day 4: Cliffs of Moher Visit the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher with its dramatic drops to the Atlantic Ocean that can reach over 700 feet! Check into the a 4 star property in the heart of Killarney for a 2-night stay. B, D Day 5: Ring of Kerry Travel around the Ring of Kerry with its magnificent views. Enjoy lunch at a local pub. B, L Day 6: Blarney Castle, Cork City Travel to Blarney Castle, site of the world famous Blarney Stone with an opportunity for shopping at Blarney Woolen Mills. Visit the Cobh Heritage Center, which recalls the history this small town

played in the mass emigration to the US and Canada. Visit the Old Midleton Distillery before checking in to the hotel in Cork city center for a 2-night stay. B, D Day 7: Cork City area Visit the historic town of Kinsale and visit Charles Fort, built in the late 17th century by the English to protect the harbor against foreign forces. B, D Day 8: Kilkenny This morning we depart for Kilkenny. On our way visit The Rock of Cashel and then on to Kilkenny Castle, which has been an important site since the 12th century. Dinner and overnight in the Kilkenny Farmhouse. B, D Day 9: Dublin area Today we visit the Powerscourt Gardens. Check into hotel for 2-night stay at a 4-star property in Dublin city center. B, D Day 10: Dublin With a local guide we will see the sights of Dublin to include St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Trinity College, and the Christ Church, and the Guinness Brewery. This evening enjoy traditional Irish music, food and dance at The Merry Ploughboy Pub. B, D Day 11: Return Home Depart on return flight home. B

Sept. 6-16, 2014 Per person rates* double $3580 single $4030

* Includes roundtrip flight from STL

This is a Sunrise Tours original itinerary. Local guides will enhance the tour. Call for a more complete itinerary.

California Zephyr Adventure

Day 1: Motorcoach to Osceola/Board Amtrak Depart St. Louis by motorcoach for Osceola, Iowa to board Amtrak’s California Zephyr. Sleep in your own private roomette (see description in sidebar) as you make your way across the plains. D

Aug. 30-Sept. 5, 2014 Per person rates* double $2299 triple/quad $2165 single $3018

* Includes return airfare to STL. Also, includes superliner roomette onboard Amtrak. To upgrade to a superliner bedroom is an additional $600 per person (limited availability). See desriptions below.

Day 2: Overnight/Amtrak in Rockies Wake up to enjoy breakfast on the train in the diner. It’s just like the old days. Then, sit back and relax as the beauty of the Rockies passes by your large viewing window. Head back to the lounge car for a floor to ceiling view of the magnificent San Francisco scenery that unfolds. Enjoy breakfast, ferry ride across the bay to Alcatraz Island. For- Same price as 2013! lunch and dinner in the diner during this unbelievmerly off-limits to the public, the “Rock” invites us Favorite train able journey. Your room steward will help prepare to experience the beauty, history and uniqueness ride: California your cabin for your evening as you ride the rails. of this legendary federal prison. Next, enjoy the Zephyr through B, L, D “city by the bay” with a local guide. See the archi- the Rockies, Virginia tecture of the city, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Day 3: Lake Tahoe Nob Hill, Cable Cars and many scenic views of the Enjoy breakfast on the train before arriving in bay. Enjoy leisure time in Fisherman’s Wharf to Reno where we meet our coach and travel to shop and explore, then dinner and a west coast Amtrak Superliner South Lake Tahoe. Board the M.S. Dixie II for a Enjoy a bit of nostalgia sunset to complete our day. B, D scenic lunch cruise to enjoy the natural beauty of as we travel via rail car Lake Tahoe and take in the dramatic splendor of out west on Amtrak’s Day 6: Monterey – the 17 mile drive Emerald Bay. B, L Zephyr. Depart for Monterey via California There are two types the spectacular coastal Day 4: Napa Valley/San route, Highway 1, pass- of sleeper rooms; the Francisco ing along the famous Superliner Roomette Travel to beautiful Napa Val17 mile drive. One of and Superliner Bedley with their rolling hills and the most breathtaking room. Both styles of picturesque vineyards that coastlines in the world, rooms contain two dot the countryside. Enjoy see the wonders of the comfortable reclining a tour, tasting & picnic lunch ocean at the Monterey seats that fold down at V Sattui Winery in Napa, Bay Aquarium. Enjoy to a bed at night and which was awarded the 2012 a dinner and “Stroll the an upper berth folds Winery of the Year at the Row” (Cannery Row) this down from above. Suthird annual International perliner Bedroom also evening. B, D Winemaker Challenge. Confeatures a reclining tinue to San Francisco for easy chair and a priDay 7: Flight Home a two night stay in FisherBoard a flight home af- vate, very small selfman’s Wharf. B, L restroom ter a fantastic California enclosed with toilet, sink and Zephyr Adventure. B Day 5: Streets of San Franshower. cisco and More It’s off to Pier 33 to catch the Napa Valley

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 Visit the Wisconsin Maritime Museum including a docentguided tour of USS Cobia, the nation’s most completely restored WWII submarine. 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 Door County, WI lovely lakeside community of Sturgeon Bay and the hospitality and amenities of the Bridgeport Resort, home for the next three nights. B, D Day 3: Door County Explore the quaint villages found along the Green Bay side of this enchanting peninsula. 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 Discover the Lake Michigan side of the peninsula with sandy beaches and rocky shoreline cliffs today. Tour Bjorklunden’s Boynton Chapel, enjoy a leisure walk along the shore in Whitefish Dunes State Park, and learn about the “limestone” sea caves that are nestled along the sea line. Cruise the Bay at sunset enjoying views of dramatic cliffs that dot the Door County coastline. B, L

September 1-6, 2014 Per person rates double $995 triple/quad $882 single $1333

Same price since 2012!

Day 5: Wisconsin Bid farewell to the charm and serenity of Door County and travel towards home. Discover a bit of Wisconsin charm while traversing inland towards southern Wisconsin. 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, visit a local cheese house for delicious samples and an opportunity to purchase favorites. Then it’s homeward bound – refreshed and rejuvenated from our Midwest Cape Cod experience. B

Fall Mystery Tour Join us for an exciting 5-day mystery tour. We can’t tell you where you’re going, but you’re sure to have fun! Same price as 2013!

Sept. 26-30, 2014 Per person rates double $844 triple/quad $754 single $1113

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Coastal California and Yosemite

Day 1: Fly to The San Francisco Bay area Arrive in San Francisco and check into the Fisherman’s Wharf area hotel for a two-night stay. D

Day 2: San Francisco Explore the hills of San Francisco with a guided tour of the City and discover the architecture, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Nob Hill, and many scenic views of the bay. Enjoy free time to explore Fisherman’s Wharf – from street entertainers to the world’s largest collection of historic ships. Next, embark on a Bay Cruise which routes around Alcatraz and underneath the Golden Gate Bridge. Catch the amazing western sunset while dining at the Fog Harbor Fish House on Pier 39. B, D Day 3: Yosemite National Park celebrates! On June 30, 1864, amid the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant Act to protect Yosemite Valley and Mariposa Grove. In 2014 our nation celebrates Yosemite’s 150th anniversary. Today, travel to Yosemite National Park, one of the nation’s most photographed parks, to enjoy the rugged beauty of Yosemite Valley. Unpack your bags for a 2-night stay at Yosemite View Lodge in a room that has scenic views of the Merced River! B, L 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 Yosemite Falls and High Sierra. Lunch at the award winning Ahwahnee Lodge Dining Room located in the heart of the park. B,L Day 5: Central Valley to Central Coast Visit Natural Bridges State Beach. Along with its natural bridge, the Monarch Grove provides a temporary home in the fall for up to 100,000 Monarchs. View the milkweed patch and explore the Visitor Center. Continue south along the coastline to 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 the Victorian Inn features a gas fireplace

in each guest room and sits just blocks away from September 5-14, 2014 the shoreline. B, D Per person rates* double $2999 Day 6: Monterey – the 17 mile drive triple/quad $2676 Explore Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach and Carmel and hear some behind the scenes sto- single $3970 ries from over 200 movies filmed in the area coupled with stops along the stunning 17-mile drive in Pebble Beach. Afterwards, see the wonders of the ocean at the Monterey Bay Aquarium located in Cannery Row where we will “Stroll the Row” and enjoy dinner this evening. B, D Day 7: Hearst Castle Visit the grandiose Hearst Castle, estate of publisher William Randolph Hearst, featuring 20,000 works of art and no less than 41 fireplaces. Continue our journey south with a stop to visit Solvang, CA, a unique town overflowing with Danish hospitality. Check into Santa Barbara hotel for a two night stay. B, D Day 8: Santa Barbara Hearst Castle See the highlights of this charming town including bubbling fountains, towering palms, cascading bougainvillea and fresh sea breezes with a local step-on guide. Visit the Mission Santa Barbara, founded in 1786, and learn over 200 years of California history. Enjoy some free time in downtown Santa Barbara before dinner and a delightful theater performance at the Granada Theater, home of the Santa Barbara Center for the Performing Arts. B, D

* Includes roundtrip flight from STL

Combine this tour with Canyonlands on page 39 and take $400 off the combined per person rate!

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Just wanted to let you know what a delightful trip we had. The things we saw, the places we stayed and the food were outstanding. LookDay 9: The Getty Villa ing forward to taking Enjoy the picturesque coastal drive south while another trip.

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heading to the Getty Villa, situated high atop a Malibu bluff. The Villa features ancient Roman art - M. Labitska and Mediterranean inspired gardens along with 2010 Mid-California amazing ocean views. Overnight in Los Angeles. B, D Day 10: Return home Fly home from Los Angeles. B

Cape Cod and More!

beauty of Cape Cod at dinner. B, D September 6-13, 2014 Per person rates* • A guided tour of historic Boston, including Day 5: Martha’s Vineyard double $1838 famous landmarks of the Freedom Trail, Old Board the ferry for a ride to the triple/quad $1674 North Church, USS Constitution, Bunker Hill timeless and enchanting Martha’s single $2331 Monument and more! Vineyard; rich in history, inspira- * Includes airfare • Whale-watching cruise and Plymouth Rock tion, creativity, and beauty. Ac- from STL to BOS • A visit to Martha’s Vineyard companied by a local guide, visit Same price as 2013! • Time to shop at Boston’s famous Quincy the island’s treasures - the picturMarket esque whaling community of Ed• A visit to the Breakers, an opulent “cottage” Favorite chowgartown, the lacy Victorian ginin Newport, RI der: Lobster Pot gerbread cottages of Oak Bluffs, • A guided tour of Cape Cod in Provincetown, the magnificent stone walls surBrent Day 2: Boston rounding oceanview fields of ChilEnjoy a full day with a local guide as we explore mark to the grand cliffs of Aquinnah (Gay Head), historic downtown Boston. So much history and the rustic feel culture in this city, including the site of the Bos- of West Tiston Massacre, the Paul Revere House and the USS bury, and the Constitution! B, D port town of Vineyard HaDay 3: Plymouth and Cape Cod ven. Martha’s Visit Plymouth for a look at the “rock” and a whale Vineyard has watching cruise! Embrace Cape Cod for a 3-night something to stay at the DoubleTree Hyannis and dine at a local offer everyfavorite tonight, Alberto’s Restaurante. B, D one. B, D Day 1: Fly into Boston Arrive via air in Boston, MA, check into the Clarion Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel and enjoy dinner while savoring the views of the beach. B, D

Highlights:

Day 4: Cape Cod Tour Cape Cod with a local guide, view picturesque windmills, lighthouses, Cape Cod National Seashore Park and more. There will be plenty of time to shop, stroll, and people watch in quaint Provincetown. This evening take in the serene

Day 6: Newport, RI Visit the coastal town of Newport, Boston, MA RI, the onetime summer home of America’s millionaires. Tour one of these opulent “cottages”, The Breakers, which is a symbol of the Vanderbilt family’s social and financial preAlways a good eminence in turn of the century America. Enjoy some free time in historic downtown time and well planned diversified itinerary. before we begin our journey home. B,D

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Day 7: Eastern Ohio - Donna J. Travel across Pennsylvania and overnight in 2013 Cape Cod eastern Ohio. B, D Day 8: Return Home. B

Cape Cod, MA

New York City and Hudson Valley

Day 1: Ohio Travel east through Ohio for an overnight stay. D

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

Day 2: Poughkeepsie, NY Travel across Pennsylvania to New York. Dine at Torches on the Hudson Restaurant featuring enchanting food, great views of the Hudson River, and the biggest fish tank you have likely ever seen! B, D Day 3: Hyde Park, West Point Military Institute Visit the lifelong home, museum, and final resting place of America’s longest serving U.S. President, Franklin D. Roosevelt in Hyde Park. Enjoy a student guided tour and world class meal at the Culinary Institute of America, housed in a former Jesuit novitiate and one of the most prestigious culinary schools in the world. Did you know that the man who invented “Morse Code”, Samuel Morse, was also an accomplished artist? Visit Locust Grove Estate, a 200- acre estate built for Samuel Morse which is now a nature preserve and museum overlooking the Hudson River. B, L

Day 4: Gardens at Kykuit Tour the US Military Academy at West Point, the oldest military academy in the country. Walk the paths of generals and presidents as you trace the footsteps of our country’s great leaders. Visit the mansion and gardens at Kykuit, one of America’s most storied private residences and home of the Rockefeller family. Continue to the Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe, NJ for a 3-night stay. B, D

Day 5: Ellis Island and Statue West Point Military Institute of Liberty See NYC from a different perspective this day as we visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty and enjoy the magnificent view of the New York skyline from across the Hudson River. Enjoy free time in Times Square and see a hit Broadway theater performance (TBD). B, D Day 6: New York City tour and Broadway Explore New York City with a local guide. Spend the day exploring Central Park, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue, Rockefeller Center and visiting the unique areas of Little Italy and Chinatown in lower Manhattan. A highlight of the tour will be a visit to poignant 9/11 Memorial at Ground Zero. After dinner, rise to the “Top of the Rock” in Rockefeller Center for a bird’s eye view of the Big Apple. B, D

Sept. 8-15, 2014 Per person rates double $1699 triple/quad $1526 single $2219

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

Spectacular City View: Top of the Rock in NYC, Tammy

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Thank you for the most wonderful trip we have had in a long Day 7: Pennsylvania Depart the Big Apple and overnight time. in eastern Ohio. B, D Day 8: Return Home Arrive home early evening. B

The home of the Rockefeller family, Kykuit

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Star Spangled Banner Spectacular

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

Day 2: The Poet Heading east, travel on scenic Old National Road, though the Cumberland Narrows, a natural gateway from the Ohio Valley through the Appalachian Mountain to Frederick, MD. A local expert will board the coach for a tour of the streets of Frederick where Francis Scott Key once lived, worshipped and practiced law in the early 1800’s. Admire Key’s impressive Memorial and Grave at Frederick’s Mount Olivet Cemetery. Savor dinner at Brewer’s Alley Restaurant and Brewery, the site of several presidential speeches. Unpack your bags for a 4-night stay in Hanover, MD. B,D Day 3: “O! Say can you see?...” Anniversary celebrations of the War of 1812 are thriving in Baltimore. Tour Fort McHenry, where the valiant defense of the fort inspired the poem to which our National Anthem was fashioned. See the oldest known surviving manuscript of the “The Star Spangled Banner”. Explore the Star Spangled Banner Spectacular Festival on the famed Inner Harbor of Baltimore, the Museum of Industry and indulge in a patriotic lunch while watching the thrilling Blue Angels Air Show (pending schedule). Celebrate the historical moment aboard a special boat cruise in the Baltimore Harbor which allows full view of the Rocket’s Red Glare and Bombs Bursting in Air Fireworks Extrav-

Inner Harbor of Baltimore

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Day 4: Washington DC Travel a short jaunt south to Washington DC and revel in a day of exploration. View the actual flag of inspiration at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. Enjoy a professionally guided highlights tour of DC including a White House photo stop. Spend time in the Smithsonian museums of your choice and appreciate the memorials with a drive-by tour including the Lincoln Memorial, National WWII Memorial, Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial and more. B,D Day 5: Annapolis, MD Tour the Festival Tall Ships in the Baltimore Harbor during a time designated just for groups! Depart for Annapolis and embark on a walking tour of the proud US Naval Academy, founded by John Paul Jones, Revolutionary War Hero. Get a glimpse into the life at the Academy past and present and watch as the Navy trains its future generations of aspiring midshipmen including the line up in “formation”. Spend time browsing historic Annapolis, Maryland’s capital city before dinner in Annapolis. B, D Day 6: 1730 The oldest town in West Virginia is Shepherdstown where the first settlement recorded documents date back to 1730. This small German community situated in the midst of historic battle sites was once the site of a Civil War impromptu hospital. Today it boasts a university and the 4-diamond Bavarian Inn where lunch will be served on the estate amidst warm furnishings of German influence. Overnight in mid-Ohio. B, L Day 7: Return home Travel by “dawn’s early light” to your “home of the brave”! B

Per person rates double $1329 triple/quad $1188 single $1752 2014 marks the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Baltimore and the writing of our national anthem by Francis Scott Key. Join us for a 4-night stay and visit Baltimore, Washington DC and Annapolis to celebrate!

The Star Spangled Spectacular in Baltimore is the top event in the US in 2014 according to ABA (American Bus Association)!

Colorado Trains amid Fall Color

Day 1: Hays, KS Begin our journey west with an overnight in Hays, KS. D

Day 2: Colorado Springs, CO 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 3: 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 fourstar 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. B, L Day 4: Canon City, CO Travel to Canon City, CO, and board the Royal Gorge Train for a 24-mile journey into the canyon. Visit Great Sand Dunes National Monument. The wind-swept dunes rise 750 feet high against the beautiful backdrop of the rugged Sangre deCristo Mountain. Overnight in Alamosa, CO. B, D Day 5: Cumbres and Toltec Railroad Next stop – 1880! The historic Cumbres and Toltec railroad will take us on a trip over high trussles, and along narrow shelves above yawning gorges. Arrive in Durango for a two night stay. B, L

Day 6: Mesa Verde National Park Start our day with a Victorian-costumed guided walking tour of “The Boulevard” in Durango. Spend the rest of the day exploring Mesa Verde National Park with a local guide. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to over 4,000 known archeological sites and cliff dwellings. Enjoy dinner in the Historic Hotel of the Rockies – Strater Hotel. Built in 1887, it has hosted many guests both famous and infamous and continues a tradition of hospitality to all today. B, D Day 7: Durango-Silverton Railroad This morning it’s “All Aboard” as we meet the Durango-Silverton narrow-gauge train. The line was constructed to haul silver and gold ore from the San Juan Mountains but passengers soon realized it was the VIEW that was truly precious! After lunch in Silverton, we’ll drive the “Million Dollar Highway”, visit the little mountain town of Ouray, known as “Switzerland of the Rockies”, and continue our scenic drive to Gunnison National Monument for an eagle’s eye view of the Black Canyon. Overnight in Grand Junction, CO. B, L Day 8: Colorado National Monument Visit the Colorado National Monument this morning. You will see sheer-walled, red rock canyons and you may even spy bighorn sheep and soaring eagles. Later, drive eastward on I-70, traveling through the beautiful Glenwood Canyon towards Denver, CO. B, D

Sept. 16-25, 2014 Per person rates double $2099 triple/quad $1881 single $2751 Come with us to explore Colorado’s majestic mountains, natural beauty and friendly folk during fall color. Take the world’s highest cog railroad to the summit of Pikes Peak, a scenic train ride through the Royal Gorge, and the vintage steam train Durango & Silverton on this great adventure. Gaze at the aweinspiring scenery while traveling between historic and lively, colorful Colorado cities!

Favorite Fall color: Shimmering yellow aspens in Colorado on the Cumbres Toltec Rail trip, Charlene

Do you know why Colorado is nicknamed the Centennial State? Colorado is nicknamed the Centennial State because it entered the Day 10: Return home union as the 38th state We arrive home with trea- in 1876, 100 years after sured memories of our ad- the signing of the Decventure in majestic Colora- laration of Independo. B dence! Day 9: Mid-Kansas We say adieu to the mountains and elevations to travel east into Kansas. B, D

Durango-Silverton Railroad

New York Encore

Day 1: New York City Catch a flight to New York City and check into our hotel, the Belvedere, a hidden jewel in the heart of the theater district that was built during the 1920’s Art Deco period. Enjoy a delicious dinner before we ascend the “Top of the Rock” observation deck to take in the breathtaking New York Skyline. On this tour, we will provide many local experiences from a subway ride to walking to the theatre. Please note that some walking is required on this tour. D Day 2: New York City Each morning, dine at a local diner to start your day. Enjoy 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. This evening enjoy orchestra seats for a Broadway show, to be determined. B, D

Day 3: New York City Like a real New Yorker, take the subway downtown to Battery Park and take the ferry to see Ellis Island (museum currently closed) 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

September 2-5, 2014 Per person rates* double $1682 triple/quad $1505 single $2215 * Includes roundtrip airfare from STL

Same price as 2013 sellout! Favorite hotel: Belvedere Hotel, New York City, Deb

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- Joyce S. 2013 NY Encore

Las Vegas and Hoover Dam Day 1: Las Vegas Board a flight for Las Vegas and check into the Golden Nugget Hotel, an AAA four diamond hotel, for a three night stay. The Golden Nugget is located in revitalized downtown Las Vegas on historic Fremont Street, which features the Fremont Street Experience, an overhead light show with 12.5-million LED lights. D Day 2: Hoover Dam and Cirque du Soleil This morning visit awe inspiring Hoover Dam for a guided tour of this marvel of American engineering. Board the Desert Princess, an authentic, three-level, Mississippistyle paddle wheeler for a relaxing cruise on Lake Mead, the largest water reservoir in the states. After dinner head to the Bellagio to see the critically acclaimed and Hoover Dam

mesmerizing Cirque du Soleil show, “O”, featurSept. 24-27, 2014 ing some of the world’s best acrobats, swimmers, and divers that perform in, on, and above water Per person rates* creating a spectacular show! B, D double $1239 triple/quad $1196 Day 3: Historic Vegas single $1367 Las Vegas has a dark and seedy history and this * Includes roundtrip morning we will be joined by a local guide to edu- airfare from STL cate us on Vegas’ past ties to the mafia. End our Most Memorable tour at the Mob Museum, opened in 2012, which food: Bread Pudshowcases the battle between organized crime ding at The Goldand the law featuring one of a kind artifacts and interactive exhibits. The rest of the day is yours en Nugget, Charlene to explore Las Vegas! You may choose to try your luck on the casino floor, venture up to the Did you know? Building Vegas strip to do some shop- Hoover Dam required ping, or catch another show. B more than 5 million barrels of concrete. Day 4: Return Home Board a return flight home.

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

with its tapestry laden walls and twisting AnteSept. 16-24, 2014 lope Canyon where we can almost touch the sides Per person rates* of the cliffs! B,D double $2450 triple/quad $2235 Day 6: Grand Canyon – North Rim single $3094 The mysteries of Glen Canyon Dam are explained * Includes roundtrip on a guided tour to the crest and inside the dam airfare from STL before traveling to the north rim of the Grand Canyon. Less visited than the south rim, but truly Combine this tour with as beautiful, enjoy spectacular views from Point Coastal California on Imperial, highest point on the canyon rim. Sit page 33 and take $400 back in the rocking chairs on the front porch of the off the combined per Western Cabins at historic Grand Canyon Lodge, person rate! just footsteps from the Canyon’s rim during this one night stay inside the Grand Canyon National Park. B, D Day 7: North Rim Explored Wake up to the still of The hoodoos at Bryce Canyon the Park then send greetings echoing across the Grand Canyon as you explore the park at leisure. Delight in the seemingly unlimited views from the North Rim with a step-on guide before heading to Kanab, UT for the night. B, D Day 8: Zion National Park Follow the lush Virgin River into Zion National Park where you are surrounded by massive canyon walls and a unique landscape of petrified sand dunes. Afterwards, continue on to Las Vegas to check into the four star Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino. B, D Day 9: Fly Home Reflect on the incomparable natural beauty we have explored as we fly home. B

Favorite national park: Bryce Canyon on Canyonland tour, Carol

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

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- Edwina T. 2013 Canyonlands

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Scenic Trains & Cruises of New England

Day 1: Kennebunkport, ME Board the flight to Boston, MA and travel a short drive to Kennebunkport, ME. Unpack your bags for a 2-night stay at the welcoming and cozy Lodge on the Cove nestled in a wooded cove in historic Kennebunkport. D

Day 2: Coastal New England Dating back to early 1900’s the Kennebunkport trolley transported guests to their vacation destinations. Board the trolley for a narrated sightseeing tour covering 300 years of history and the Bush Presidential home. Explore the streets of quaint historic Kennebunkport before traveling down the coastline to historic seaport Portsmouth. Sail on a private charter aboard the Piscataqua, a traditional reproduction of the flat-bottom gundalow. Educational and fun, the sail is a great way to see the city and river sights. Feeling adventurous? Join the crew and help sail the ship! Explore the quaint street and shops of this wonderful jewel! There is a saying, “when Boston needs a vacation, it loves Portsmouth.” B, D Day 3: Meredith, NH Visit New Hampshire’s own fairy tale castle, the Castle in the Clouds. Marvel at the 1914 arts and crafts mansion built high on the side of the Ossipee Mountains. Learn the rags to riches story of its owner and enjoy the magnificent fall foliage and lunch on its terrace. In the heart of Meredith Village, NH is the charming Inn at Mills Falls and Marketplace where we unpack for a 2-night stay. Board the Winnipesaukee Railroad for a nostalgic scenic rail excursion along the shores of the lake and enjoy a special turkey dinner on board enroute! B, L, D Day 4: Lake Winnipesaukee Cruise aboard the M/S Mount Washington on Lake Winnipesaukee, “smiling waters”, to the port of Wolfeboro. Touted as the Oldest Summer Resort in America, enjoy leisure time before touring the Wright Museum. Learn how the museum collects and displays artifacts that illustrate WWII’s significant and lasting impact on American life. Return to Meredith Village for a relaxing evening. Visit the spa or browse what the Marketplace has

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Day 5: The “Kanc” Travel to North Conway, NH and board the Conway Scenic Railroad. The Notch Train travels on tracks that were laid in 1870 and offer some of the most dramatic natural fall foliage scenery in the East chugging through spectacular Crawford Notch to Crawford station. Disembark and grasp the beauty of the mountain during a one hour lunch layover before the return to Conway. Cross the “Kanc”, Kancamagus Scenic Byway, to 3,000 feet in elevation Lincoln, NH following a path cut through the National Forest with breathtaking views of foliage, the Swift River and Rocky Gorge. Our hotel for the next 2 nights features views of Loon Mountain and overlooks the Pemigewasset River. What a sight! B, D

Per person rates* double $2099 triple/quad $1962 single $2510

Day 6: Mount Washington All Aboard!! The beauty Lake Winnipesaukee of the mountains and the thrill of ascending the Northeast’s highest peak are just as enchanting today as they were in 1869. Board the Mount Washington Cog Railway and climb up a 3-mile-long trestle to the 6,288foot summit. Soak in the spectacular panoramic view spanning the mountains and valleys of New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, north into Canada, and east to the Atlantic Ocean! This afternoon, experience an interactive Maple Demonstration and Horse-drawn wagon ride at the Rocks Estate which has been featured on Good Morning America and in the Boston Globe. Ask about the infamous pickles! Cap the day by boarding the Emmy-awarded Cafe Lafayette Dinner Train (recently shown on the PBS “Great Scenic Railway Journeys”) and enjoy a scenic train ride through valleys and gorges while savoring a 4-course meal in the train restaurant. B, D Day 7: Return Home Memories made and cameras full; head home from Boston airport. B

* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL.

Favorite scenic pull off: Rocky Gorge in the White Mountains on the Kancamagus Highway, Jan

Michigan’s Upper Peninsula & the Grand Hotel Day 1: North Illinois Depart mid-day and travel to northern Illinois for an overnight stay. D Day 2: Sault Sainte Marie Enjoy the stunning fall scenery of Michigan as we travel to historic Sault Sainte Marie, MI, known as the Northern Gateway to Canada. Check in to the historic Ramada Plaza Ojibway Hotel in downtown Sault Sainte Marie overlooking the Soo Locks for three nights. B, D Day 3: Agawa Canyon Grab your passport as we head north of the border into Canada and board the Agawa Canyon Train. Heading deep into the heart of the Canadian Wilderness, we are transported 114 miles north of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, over towering trestles, alongside pristine lakes and rivers and through the amazing granite rock formations and forests of the Canadian Shield filled with gorgeous fall foliage. B, L Day 4: Soo Locks A local guide will join us as we travel along gorgeous fall color to Tahquamenon Falls State Park to take in the breathtaking falls. Board an express elevator to be lifted 210 feet above Sault Ste. Marie and take in the spectacular panoramic views at the Tower of History. The Soo Locks have been referred to as one of the great wonders of the world and it is one of the largest waterway traffic systems on earth. See the locks up close as we board ship and travel through this astounding

system along the international shoreline of the lower harbor on a sunset dinner cruise. B, D

Per person rates double $1749 Day 5: Mackinac Island This morning enjoy some free time to explore triple/quad $1626 downtown Sault Ste. Marie or visit Locks Park single $2278 to view ships passing through from their obserTwo-night stay at vation deck. Upon our arrival to Mackinac Island the Grand Hotel! we are transported by horse and carriage to the island’s premier luxury resort, the incomparable Grand Hotel, where the longest porch in the world overlooks the Straits of Mackinac. This evening enjoy a 5-couse dinner in the Grand Dining Hall with evening entertainment. B, D Day 6: Free day on Mackinac Island Soo Locks 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 lawn bowling, or explore The Grand and learn a little more about its history. You have all day to be as active or relaxed in your wonderful surrounding. Your Sunrise Tour Manager will be available to help you plan your day (cost of afternoon activities not included). B, D Day 7: South Haven, MI After another restful night in one of the Grand’s magnificent rooms and a superb breakfast, depart Mackinac Island and begin our journey home. Overnight near the charming beach town of South Haven, MI. B. D Day 8: Return Home Today return home to St. Louis. B

Fall colors around Lake Superior

October 2-9, 2014

Did you know?

• Sault Ste. Marie was founded by Father Jacques Marquette in 1668. It is the third oldest remaining settlement in the United States. • The Mackinac Bridge spans 5 miles over the Straits of Mackinac, which is where Lake Michigan and Lake Huron meet. • Tahquamenon Falls consist of two falls. The Upper Falls, one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi has a drop of nearly 50 feet, more than 200 feet across and a water flow of more than 50,000 gallons per second.

New England Cruise by Coach Day 1: Ohio Travel by motorcoach to northern Ohio. D Day 2: Canada Travel along the St. Lawrence River, one of the longest in North America, as we cross the border into Canada and overnight near Montreal. B, D Day 3: Embarkation (some activities listed are optional excursions and an additional expense) Depart for Quebec City and board the recently renovated Holland America’s ms Veednam. Overnight in the port of Quebec City B, L, D Day 4: Quebec City and The Gulf of St. Lawrence 4:00pm departure Discover Quebec City and its legendary charm when you see the stone buildings and winding streets of Old Town. This afternoon cruise the scenic Gulf of St. Lawrence. B, L, D Day 5: Charlottetown, Prince Edward, CA 8:00am-5:00pm. Walk the cobblestones of Victoria row, see the house that inspired “Anne of Green Gables” or explore the shore of Prince Edward Island National Park. B, L, D Day 6: Sydney, Canada 8:00am-4:00pm. Sydney is home to Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Bras d’Or Lake and the scenic Cabot

Trail. B, L, D Day 7: Halifax, Nova Scotia, CA 8:00am-4:00pm. Located on one of the planet’s great natural harbors Halifax is home to such landmarks as Citadel fortress, Pier 21 (Canada’s Ellis Island), and the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic. See the craggy coastlines of Peggy’s Cove and the restored German village of Lunenburg designated an UNESCO World Heritage Site. B, L, D Day 8: Bar Harbor, ME 8:00am-5:00pm. Explore Acadia National Park, one of the most visited National Parks in the United States, walk the streets of the town or relax on the Village Green. B, L, D Day 9: Boston, MA After disembarkation, explore Boston with a local guide to experience the history and culture. B, D

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Sept. 25-Oct. 6, 2013 Enjoy a 7-day New England and Canada cruise with Holland American aboard the ms Veednam. No need to board a plane to enjoy this cruise, enjoy leisurely coach transportation to and from the ports.

Per person rates* Category K (inside) double $3386 single $5291 Category D (outside) double $3636 Day 10: Central New York single $5791 Experience the peak of New England’s fall foliage Category B (balcony) as we travel through central New York. B, D double $4916 single $8351 Day 11: Mid-Ohio * Includes transportaFall color continues to blanket our path as we de- tion, cruise fare, taxes, part for Ohio with an overnight stay. B, D port fees, and meals as listed. Day 12: Return home Arrive home early evening. B

West Virginia Train

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

Day 2: New River Gorge The Hawk’s Nest and New River Gorge Bridge are first on our list of “must sees.” The Hawk’s Nest is renowned for its overlook of the river and the massive New River Gorge Bridge is the country’s second highest bridge. Then take an exhilarating tram ride to the bottom of the gorge and take in the brilliant views of the fall foliage. Don’t let the name fool you – the New River is among the world’s oldest rivers (second only to the Nile). Its craggy, 1,000-foot deep, mile-wide gorge is a haven for nature and outdoor lovers from around the world. After a colorful afternoon mountain drive, arrive at Snowshoe Mountain, our home for the next two nights. B, D Day 3: Cass Mountain Railway Tour the impressive National Radio Astronomy Observatory Science Center, home to the

world’s premiere astronomical telescope. Board the scenic Cass Mountain Railway for a gorgeous trip which includes a stop at Whitacker and a trip to the top of Bald Knob Mountain, second highest in West Virginia. This evening visit the charming Inn at Mountain Quest for dinner. B, L, D Day 4: Blennerhassett Island & Salt Fork State Park Bid farewell to our mountaintop home and head to Parkersburg, West Virginia where a ferry transports us to Blennerhassette Island State Park. Visit this scenic island on the Ohio River to tour the Mansion and take a wagon ride around the park. Travel to Cambridge, Ohio where the fall landscape of rural Guernsey County appears as a patchwork of forested hills, open meadows and misty valleys. At the heart of this region is Salt Fork State Park, Ohio’s largest state park and Salt Fork Lodge, our home for the night. B, D Day 5: Return home B

Oct. 13-17, 2014 Per person rates double $887 triple/quad $805 single $1091

Same price as 2012!

Did you know?

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

New England Fall Adventure Day 1: Mid-Ohio Depart and travel east to overnight in Ohio. D Day 2: Finger Lakes, NY More fun and great scenery as we make our way into the Finger Lakes Region of New York! Visit the George Eastman House and Museum for a guided tour to learn about the father of modern photography and founder of the Eastman Kodak Company. While enjoying the ambiance of history and beauty as we dine at the Historic Belhurst Castle, one of the most beloved destinations in the Finger Lakes before traveling to our overnight stay near Auburn, NY. B, D Day 3: Vermont Continue eastward through central New York, visit Cooperstown and tour the Baseball Hall of Fame. This afternoon depart through the picturesque Green Mountains for a 2 night stay at Vermont’s premier Okemo Mountain hotel The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort. B, D Day 4: The Green Mountains Walk amid the colorful trees as we spend a glorious day in the mountains of Vermont with our local guide. Visit the Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller National Historical Park which is the only national park to focus on conservation history and houses the historic Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller property. Before lunch visit the charming town of Woodstock, VT with some free time to shop on your own. After a stop at Vermont’s “Little Grand Canyon”, Quechee Gorge, visit the Green Mountain Sugarhouse for a talk and sampling of their wonderful syrups. This evening enjoy a dinner served in the Castle of the Hill. B, D Day 5: New Hampshire, Ogunquit, ME The quaint villages, covered bridges, spiry church steeples, mountains and valleys dressed in fall colors await us while traveling the byways of Vermont and New Hampshire! See all of the places to explore before arriving at Maine’s picturesque and beautiful coast, our home for the next 3 nights. After dinner at a local restaurant, our final destination is Anchorage by the Sea, a hotel that overlooks the rugged coastline and adjoins a

walking path on the Marginal Way. B, D

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Per person rates Day 6: Ogunquit, ME double $1998 Travel to Portland and see one of the oldest worktriple/quad $1826 ing lighthouses in the U.S., the Portland Head single $2603 Light. If you choose, enjoy some time in the Ogunquit downtown area or relax at the hotel to take in the coastline views. Tonight, enjoy an authentic Maine lobster bake dinner. B, D Day 7: Ogunquit, ME See the beautiful sights along Ogunquit’s shoreline from the boat and learn how to catch lobster on a lobstering cruise! Then, travel to the quaint town of Kennebunkport. Spend some time taking in the towns various local shops and cuisines before we enjoy a narrated trolley tour of the town. B, D

Best Breakfast: Blueberry Cafe in Ogunquit, Maine, Pat

Day 8: Scenic Roads This morning, bid adieu to Maine and travel scenic roads through Massachusetts. Return to a Sunrise Tour traveler’s favorite, lunch at The Graduate Club, located in an historic 1800’s Federal- style, colonial building on the Yale camAlong the Marginal Way by hotel in Ogunquit, ME pus. After this meal that satisfies the historian and the hungry, travel into New Jersey for our overnight stay. B, L Day 9: Pennsylvania Fall foliage continues to delight the eye as we travel through Pennsylvania. Got a sweet tooth? Get some Hershey Happiness along the way when we explore Hershey’s Chocolate World before heading to our last night stay in Ohio. B, D Day 10: Return home We arrive home early evening with pleasant memories of new friends and wonderful times. B

Southwest Grand Adventure Day 1: Fly into Las Vegas, NV Fly into Las Vegas and check into the four-star Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino with time to relax or take in the Fremont Experience. D Day 2: Grand Canyon, AZ Visit the Grand Canyon, with time to enjoy the views at your leisure. Our home tonight is in the park directly on the South Rim at Kachina Lodge! Dinner included at Bright Angel Lodge. Get your camera ready for a memorable sunset. B, D Day 3: Wupatki Monument & Flagstaff, AZ Awake to Sunrise at the rim! After breakfast in the historic El Tovar Hotel, take a scenic drive with photo stops along the magnificent East Rim. Visit both an ancient Native American Pueblo at the Wupatki National Monument and Sunset Crater. Travel to Flagstaff for a two-night stay at Little America Hotel. B, D Day 4: Oak Creek Canyon & Sedona, AZ Pass through Oak Creek Canyon towards Sedona. USA Today called this rugged canyon the “most scenic drive in North America.” Take a narrated trolley ride through Sedona complete with a stop at the Chapel of the Holy Cross. Enjoy lunch with a view and time to browse the local galleries and shops. Back in Flagstaff learn about a famous local family at the Riordan Mansion. B, L

sunrise (at your own expense). Then we’re off to charming Santa Fe, NM to enjoy a unique culinary experience. The Santa Fe School of Cooking, as featured on the Food Network, will educate and entertain you while preparing your lunch. Discover the many charms of Santa Fe with our local guide who will explain the history of the area and of sites such as Saint Francis Cathedral. B, L, Hot Apps

Oct. 6-15, 2014 Per person rates* double $2348 triple/quad $2117 single $3042 * Includes airfare from STL.

Combine this tour with Canyonlands on page Day 7: Balloon Fiesta Mass Ascension & Sandia 39 and take $450 off the combined per perPeak Rise and Shine! The glorious mass balloon ascen- son rate! sion is a thrilling experience as hundreds of vividly colored hot air balloons rise in the morning sky, Las Vegas, Grand and you are right next to them as they fill with air Canyon, Santa Fe and ascend. Visit the Albuquerque International and the Albuquerque Balloon Museum before heading to lunch. After Balloon Festival! lunch board the Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway, the world’s longest tram, lifting off from the desert floor and traveling along for 2.7 miles above the Cibola National Forest to Sandia Peak. At the top experience a panoramic vista of the great Southwest. B, L, Hot Apps Day 8: Indian Pueblo Cultural Center & Route 66 Visit the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, your gateway to the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico, which showcases the traditions, art and craftsmanship of these vital people. Continue to travel along iconic Route 66, stopping for a unique lunch before arriving in Amarillo, TX for our overnight stay. B, L, Hot Apps

Day 5: Special Shapes Glowdeo at Balloon Fiesta & Albuquerque, NM Travel to Albuquerque, host to the world famous International Balloon Fiesta. Check into the Drury Inn located near the Fiesta Park for a 3-night stay. This evening’s actvities include the Special Shapes Glowdeo and the AfterGlow Fireworks Show. What a sight to see! Stroll between these fan favorite balloons out on the launch field and then, as the sun sets, enjoy the dazzling evening balloon glow. Following the glow, sit back in your reserved seat for the best view of the fireworks. B, D

Day 9: National Cowboy Museum & Oklahoma City Memorial Today offers you two unique experiences. Tour the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum with more than 28,000 Western and American Indian art works and artifacts. Enjoy a delicious lunch in the museum. We will also visit the well designed and contemplative Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum. Overnight in Oklahoma City. B, L

Day 6: Santa Fe, NM Early this morning you have the option of taking a hot air balloon ride with remarkable views of the

Day 10: Return Home Return home with some amazing photos to share and delightful stories to tell. B

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

Ozark “Four-Star” Fall

Day 1: Mount Magazine Travel to Arkansas’ highest peak and check into the Lodge at Mount Magazine where each room features views of Petit Jean River Valley and Blue Mountain Lake showcasing autumn’s finest. Enjoy dinner followed by relaxation in the hearth room highlighted with a two-story fireplace. D

Day 2: A&M Railroad Explore Mount Magazine with an expert Ranger guide including a peek beyond closed gates. Tour Subiaco Abbey and Inner-Court with a Benedictine Monk and learn how they follow the 1,500 year old Rule as written by St. Benedict. This afternoon, board the A&M railroad and ride in style in their meticulously restored antique passenger rail cars from Van Buren to Springdale. Relax as the train winds through the river valleys and high trestles and hear commentary from the conductor. This evening unpack your bags for a 2-night stay at the AAA 4-diamond Chateau on the

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Lake! Situated on the lakefront, each room of- October 21-24, 2014 fers pristine views of Table Rock Lake! B, D Per person rates double $783 Day 3: Nature’s palette triple/quad $710 Bring your camera to capture the sights in Dogsingle $999 wood Canyon, a 10,000 acre paradise of riotous fall color, established by the founder of Bass Pro Shops. Embark on a specially designed open-air tram and traverse across the canyon with experienced guides. Catch a good sale at the outlet mall National Geographic before boarding the majestic showboat of the magazine lists the 1800’s, the Showboat Branson Belle, for a cruise, Ozarks of Arkansas as one of the world’s dinner and entertainment. B, D greatest driving tours. Day 4: Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Enjoy a breakfast and then travel to Mansfield, MO home of Baker Creek Heirloom Seed company. Shop the seed collections and learn how the owner’s started the business that now thrives with a magazine and philanthropy. B

Fall in the Smokies

Day 1: Nashville, TN Today we travel to Nashville, TN. Enroute 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, take 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 enjoy a performance at the world famous Grand Ole Opry! Tip your hats and stomp your boots along with the longest continually running radio broadcast show in history. L Day 2: Asheville, NC One of our most scenic drives awaits us today as we make the trip east to Asheville, North Carolina. Tonight visit the Biltmore Mansion Estate. From the extravagant mansion and gardens, to the 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 complete our visit to the Biltmore House, we 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. Arrive in Pigeon Forge, TN for a 2-night stay at the SpringHill Suites by

Marriott. A dinner and an acclaimed country mu- October 21-25, 2014 sic show in Pigeon Forge will cap off a beautiful Per person rates day. B, D double $999 triple/quad $905 Day 4: Gatlinburg and Dollywood single $1282 See the Ripley’s Aquarium, a big hit with past Same price since Sunrise travelers before arriving at Dolly Parton’s Dollywood, home of mountain music and good 2011! old Ozark tradition. Next visit The Island, Pigeon Forge’s newest attraction, where we will rise 200ft on The Wheel for a breathtaking view of Great Smoky Mountain National Park before dinner. This evening you can visit The Christmas Place store Smoky Mountain National Park with your tour Place you need manager or enjoy a relaxing evening at the hotel to see more than while you savor your new mountain memories. B, once: Biltmore D Estate, Deb Day 5: Return home Bid the mountains goodbye and return home enjoying more dramatic fall colors along the way. B

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Hilton Head and Amelia Island Day 1: Nashville, TN We depart mid-day and our first stop on this island journey is Nashville, known as the Music City of the World and home to Nashville’s first celebrity, Davy Crockett, noted frontiersman, Congressman, fiddle player and great story-teller. D Day 2: Hilton Head, SC Venture deeper into the Southern climate with an afternoon arrival at Hilton Head Island, your home for the next 3 nights at the luxurious Omni Oceanfront Resort where all rooms are ocean view! Unpack and relax! The hotel grounds are tropically landscaped and there are 12 miles of white sandy beaches just steps away. The Omni underwent a $17 million renovation in 2013 and boasts some of the largest rooms on the island – elegant décor, mini kitchens with microwaves, mini refrigerators, and separate dining areas as well as private balconies with beautiful ocean views. Tonight dine out at one of the “local favorites”, a hidden gem you will not forget. B, D Day 3: Hilton Head, SC A full day free to explore Hilton Head as you want. There are many options available: Take a walk along Omni’s private white-sand beach, there is an 11-mile lagoon for canoeing and kayaking, tennis or golf. Take a dip in one of their pools or reward yourself and escape to the spa for a treatment. There is great shopping nearby at Shelter Cove Harbor. With an average high temperature of almost 70 degrees in November, you can’t go wrong! B Day 4: Hilton Head, SC Drive north along the coast to the colorful town of Beaufort, SC known as “America’s happiest seaside town”. Discover beautiful pre-revolutionary homes on narrow streets shaded by live oaks trailing Spanish moss. B, D Day 5: Savannah, SC/Amelia Island, FL Travel to the gracious and enchanting coastal town of Savannah for an informative Trolley Tour. See lovely garden squares and unique architecture for which the city is famous. Enjoy lunch on River Street followed by free time to explore.

Continue to Amelia Island, FL, a hidden gem surrounded by Victorian architecture and a taste of island life at its best. Unpack for three nights at the charming Hampton Inn and Suites Harbor Front located in the heart of historic downtown Fernandina Beach, overlooking the Fernandina Beach Marina. B, L

Nov. 1-9, 2014 Per person rates double $1599 triple/quad $1407 single $2175

Day 6: Amelia Island, FL Visit St. Augustine founded by Juan Ponce de Leon in his search for the legendary Fountain of Youth. Explore America’s oldest city on a local guided tour. Lunch is at Barnacle Bill’s, a local tradition since 1981, followed by an afternoon visit to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm and Oak trees often seen in Savannah and Beaufort. evening return to Amelia Island. B, L Day 7: Amelia Island, FL Enjoy a free day on Amelia Island. See historic buildings dating back to the late 19th century, drop by Florida’s oldest saloon, take a carriage ride or stroll down Centre Street for great shopping. We will reconvene late this afternoon to relax on a Sunset Cruise and watch the sun catch the waves on fire in colors of red and gold! B, D Day 8: Atlanta, GA Say farewell to this sunny island and head to the bustling city of Atlanta for a brief city tour, including Centennial Olympic Park. Experience some great southern cooking at Mary Mac’s Tea Room, an Atlanta tradition for over 70 years, before continuing to overnight in northern Georgia. B, D Day 9: Return home Return to St. Louis. B

Most Memorable sunrise: Hilton Head Island, Charlene

Biltmore Christmas

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

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

Day 3: Holiday Spirit This morning, spend more time exploring the Biltmore Estate or relax after the gourmet breakfast served at the Inn on Biltmore Estate. This afternoon, it’s time to explore another Asheville holiday tradition, the creations that compete in the annual National Gingerbread House Competition featured at the historic Grove Park Inn. Enjoy a gourmet seasonal grand lunch in the holiday inspired Dining Room. Travel to Berea, KY to Boone Historic Tavern Hotel, our home for the night, to experience warm hospitality and rich Appalachian culture. B, L

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Per person rates double $869 triple/quad $815 single $1107 Christmas at the Biltmore Estate is the biggest holiday event in Asheville. Starting early in November, America’s largest home is decked in regal yuletide decorations. Join us as “Guests of the Estate” Day 4: Return home overnighting at the Inn Need another Christmas gift? Look no further on Biltmore Estate and than the local shops offering gifts made by local experiencing full access artisans. Afterwards, board the coach for a fes- to the grandeur of the tive ride home. B estate.

San Antonio Holiday

Day 1: Oklahoma Travel to Muskogee, OK for an overnight stay. Tonight, experience the town’s annual light display with a step on guide. D

Day 2: Hill Country Lighting Trail Our travels take us to the Hill Country of Texas with a visit to Johnson City. Enjoy a lovely dinner before touring downtown to see the lights on the Blanco County Courthouse and a visit to Pedernales Electric Coop’s Headquarters “lighted forest” of over 1 million lights. Overnight near Marble Falls, TX. B,D Day 3: Gruene, TX Visit historic Gruene, Texas, to browse shops, visit the oldest dance hall in Texas and enjoy lunch at the local Gristmill Restaurant. Check into San Antonio’s The Westin, located on the famed River Walk and our home for the next three nights featuring a Spanish colonial feel and high end finishes. Experience “La Merienda” which is the traditional Latin transition into the evening complete with entertainment, before a delightful cruise on the river aglow with holiday lights. B, L Day 4: San Antonio Tour the Institute of Texas Culture, see the stories of immigrants that settled in Texas and contributed to what is the 15th largest economy in the world. Learn the story of the Alamo as we

View the IMAX theatre’s presentation, The Price of Freedom. Explore The Alamo on your own as you take in the historic site where the fateful 13 day battle took place in 1836. Visit the 750-foottall Tower of the Americas which provides a spectacular view of the “Alamo City”. B, D

Nov.30- Dec. 6, 2014 Per person rates double $1359 triple/quad $1197 single $1847

Day 5: San Antonio Our local guide will take us through the city with stops at The Mission San Jose and The Governor’s Palace. Enjoy a wonderful lunch at the renowned Guenther House, located in the 1860 home of the Pioneer Flour Mills’ founding family, and a huge hit with past tour goers. Then, you are free to stroll the River Walk, relax by the pool or do a bit of last minute Christmas shopping in La Villita Historic Arts Village. B, L Day 6: Marshall, TX Today, we begin our journey home. Experience Texan hospitality with a stop at Starr Family Home State Historic Site. Tour the Maplecroft Home complete with period furnishings and costumed hosts who will then serve us a special Victorian Candlelight Christmas dinner in The Blake House. B, D Day 7: Return home Our holiday trip to San Antonio is a collection of sweet memories and a festive spirit to carry on through the holidays! B

Colorado New Year’s Eve

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

Day 3: Amtrak to Glenwood Springs CO What better way to welcome the New Year than to experience the breathtaking Colorado vistas that inspired “America the Beautiful.” All aboard the California Zephyr for an adventure from Denver to Glenwood Springs. This route is considered to be Amtrak’s most scenic journey. Pass through snow-covered mountain peaks, crystal-coated pines, glistening streams, quaint mountain villages and awe-inspiring tunnels. Your grand finale to this ride is the spectacular Glenwood Canyon with walls that climb as high as 1,300 feet! Board the Iron Mountain Aerial Tram where you’ll experience the magnificent Rocky Mountain scenery as you skim over the tops of the trees, up to the summit of Iron Mountain. Enjoy panoramic eagle eye views of the striking mountains and Glenwood Springs below. Unpack your bags for a 2-night stay in the lovely mountain community of Glenwood Springs. B,D Day 4: Redstone, CO & New Year’s Eve A gem in the Canyon is Redstone, CO, a unique village originally developed as a turnof-the-century “Camelot” and now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Stories will be articulated by a local expert who shares folklore and historical insights. Experience the serenity of the mountains on a horse drawn sleigh ride through the canopy of snowy pine trees in Redstone, CO . Spend time exploring the shops on Main Street in Glenwood Springs or taking a “dip” in Glenwood’s Hot Springs Pool which boasts water around 100 degrees and filled with rich

natural minerals that sooth and restore a body (additional expense). Ring in the New Year at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue where comedic skit, songs, dance and laughter are the ingredients for an entertaining New Year’s Eve celebration. B, D

Dec. 28-Jan. 3, 2015 Per person rates double $1468 triple/quad $1309 single $2027

Day 5: AAA Five-Diamond “The Broadmoor Resort” Happy New Year! Trek to Colorado Springs and unpack your bags for an overnight stay and dinner at the AAA Five-Diamond Broadmoor Hotel! Nestled at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, this dis- Featuring a ride on tinguished Colorado mountain retreat upholds a the California Zephlegacy of elegance, and impeccable service. Built yr, one of Amtrak’s in 1918, the resort features many grand touches most scenic routes, that still exist: beams painted with motifs from and an overnight classical mythology, a marble staircase, ornate stay at the AAA chandeliers, and ceiling frescoes by European art- 5-diamond Broadists. Dine in the original Tavern Room that has moor Hotel! been serving its exquisite cuisine since 1938. B, D Day 6: Garden of the Gods, Hays, KS Visit the Garden of the Gods, one of the most photographed natural wonders in the United States. With its spectacular red rock formations against a backdrop of snow-capped Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies, the park is truly awe-inspiring. Later, we travel to Hays, KS for the night. B, L

Favorite Hotel: Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado, Virginia

Day 7: Hays KS to St. Louis Depart for home this morning with many memories of an incredible New Year’s vacation. B

Broadmoor Resort

The 126th Rose Parade and more!

Stop and smell the roses at the 126th Rose Parade in Pasadena, California! Always a favorite with Sunrise Tours travelers, this wonderful New Year’s trip packed with lots of activity is sure to foster many fond memories. Day 1: Fly into Los Angeles Catch a flight into Los Angeles and check into our comfortable hotel for the duration of the trip. D Day 2: Los Angeles sightseeing Spend the day exploring Los Angeles with a local guide. See The Hollywood Bowl, Mann’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, Rodeo Drive and so much more! B, D Day 3: Behind the Parade Scenes; Bringing in the New Year Go behind the scenes to see how the Rose Bowl floral floats are actually constructed and decorated. Don’t be shy in asking questions. The volunteers are thrilled to let you discover the final stages of float decorating! Enjoy lunch on your own in Old Pasadena. Visit the Getty Museum which offers ancient to modern art, beautiful, tranquil gardens in a dramatic architectural setting. Enjoy spectacular vistas of the hills and Pacific Ocean in the distance before returning to our hotel. Welcome the New Year on St. Louis time with our own “Midwest New Year’s Eve celebration”, to be ready to rise early the next morning for the 126th Rose Parade! B, D

Day 4: “Happy New Year!” Enjoy a great view of the Tournament of Roses Parade from your reserved seating - you can’t help but get caught up in the excitement of the crowd as the striking floats and well-rehearsed marching bands pass by! Journey through the Petersen Automotive Museum and explore one of mankind’s greatest achievements and obsessions: the automobile. The museum features the history of cars beginning with a 1901 streetscape and showcases automobiles of glamour and celebrity. Whether you’re an avid car fan or not, Queen Mary you’ll leave this venue filled with nostalgia! Kick off the New Year with an early dinner and time to relax in the hotel before retiring for the night. B, D Day 5 Reagan Library and Queen Mary Take a scenic drive along the coast and over mountains to Simi Valley for a visit to the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum. This year’s exhibits are designed to honor his accomplishments and patriotic spirit. Tour the museum, view a full-size replica of the White House Oval Office, the office in which President Reagan never took off his suit jacket, and walk onboard the actual Air Force One aircraft, tail number 27000, which flew 7 US presidents. This evening, tour the mystery and history of the Queen Mary before an onboard delicious dinner. B, D Day 6: Return flight home

Float at the Rose Bowl Parade

Dec. 29, 2014Jan. 3, 2015 Per person rates* double $2196 triple/quad $2023 single $2715

* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL.

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Wonderful planned trip. I would highly recommend to friends. Ann S., 2012 Rose Bowl Parade

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

Policies Cancellations Our refund policy for cancellations varies according to the type of tour. Your deposit is fully refundable up to the final payment due date. On any cancellation made after final payment is due, we reserve the right to withhold monies for non-refundable expenses. All motorcoach: Refund up to the day of departure for medical reasons except for non-refundable expenses to us. Many hotels, restaurants & activities require prepayment. Fly/Coach: The motorcoach portion of the tour is fully refundable (except for nonrefundable expenses incurred by us) up to the day before departure for medical reasons. The refund of the flight portion of the cost is non-refundable. Cruise and International tours: Refund for cancellation of cruises and international tours depend on the cruise line or tour operator. Please call for questions on a specific cruise or tour. Final Payment Your final payment is due 30 days before departure for an all-motorcoach tour and 60 days before departure for tours involving air unless otherwise noted. One-day tour payments are due in full upon reservation. Please call us in reference to cruise payment deadlines. Tour Price Inclusions (and tipping policy) The price of the tour includes all attractions, lodging, motorcoach transportation, breakfast and dinner daily (unless noted otherwise), and tips for hotel, airport, and restaurant personnel. If the tour involves air travel, the cost of the ticket is included unless otherwise noted. Some airlines charge for checked baggage and that is not included in the tour price. Tips for the driver, tour managers, and step-on guides are left to the discretion of the traveler and should be in accordance with services received. Typical gratuities for tour manager and driver are $3-$5 per person, per day. Trip Insurance For 2 main reasons we highly recommend the purchase of trip insurance and can provide information on Berkley Insurance: 1) Trip interruption – There are circumstances that can prevent passengers from fully participating in a tour and may require an early departure or extended stay. For example, if a passenger suffers an injury that prevents the traveler from

continuing on the tour, insurance will cover the cost of the extended stay, the cost of transportation home and the value of the missed tour (subject to claim submission and acceptance by Berkley Insurance). If you do not have insurance, you will personally incur these costs and it can be very expensive. 2) Trip cancellation - If you are forced to cancel a tour for medical reasons (for you or an immediate family member), having insurance ensures a complete refund of monies paid (except for the cost of insurance). Sunrise cannot guarantee this because there are times when monies are paid on your behalf prior to departure. Pick-up points For each trip, we determine the pick-up points used based in part on the number of requests for each point. We have pickup points to service the north, west, south and central areas of St. Louis metropolitan area and St. Charles and Illinois. All pick-up points allow parking for your vehicle. Sunrise’ pick up point partners offer the use of parking spaces during tour as a courtesy to Sunrise travelers. Neither Sunrise Tours nor parking lot owners assume responsibility for incidents occurring to parked cars. You will be notified of which pick-ups we are using for your tour in a letter about 2 weeks prior to departure. If you would like to stay overnight before leaving on the tour, we can provide a hotel room at some of our pick-ups for a reduced rate. If our routing allows, we may pick up along the way in outlying areas. Identification A passport is required on any tour that leaves the United States, including Canada. Photo ID’s are required on all fly tours and recommended on all tours. Singles Requesting Roommates If you would like to go on tour with us, but do not have a roommate for a specific trip, let us know and we will match you with someone else (same sex of course). Just let us know at least 60 days before departure and we will room you with another traveler at the double rate. If there is no roommate available on the tour you request, you will still only have to pay the price of a double. If you decline the roommate assigned, you will be responsible for the single supplement. Of course, if you prefer to travel individually, you can still sign up for the single fare. This offer is not valid on cruises, and some select tours.

Method of Payments For deposits we accept checks or cash. For final payment we accept Visa, Mastercard, Discover, check or cash. Seating on the Motorcoach Seating is assigned and will be rotated on a daily basis. Special seating requests are honored on the basis of availability. Paying the single fare does NOT ensure you will have a seat to yourself on the coach, it only ensures you a room by yourself. Responsibility Sunrise Tours is not responsible for any injury, delay, loss or accident due to any act or negligence on the part of any person or company rendering services on any of our tours. We reserve the right to change any itinerary. After You Book A Tour... After you have booked a tour and we have received your deposit, the following is a schedule of correspondences: 1) confirmation of deposit received 2) your final payment is due 30 days before departure for an all-motorcoach tour or 60 days before departure for tours involving air (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.

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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 complete the following steps, or you can simply move on to step #2 2. Complete the above booking form. Please include any special requirements (diet, room, no steps etc.) 3. Determine what deposit is necessary for your tour according to the following: motorcoach or fly/coach tours 5 or more days long - $100 per person 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.

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Tour Manager Favorites We asked our tour managers to submit some favorites from all the tours they’ve been on. Below, you’ll find a sampling of how they responded. Also, throughout the brochure and wherever you see a blue star, you’ll find others. Favorite cathedral: Notre Dame in Montreal on Crème de la Crème tour, Carol Favorite restaurant: Schusters for shecrab soup and benny wafers, Charleston, SC, Southern Charm tour, Carol Favorite restaurant: Portuguese Bakery for great sandwiches and pastries, Provincetown, Cape Cod tour, Carol Favorite Christmas visits: the Biltmore and The Homestead 1776, Charlene Best place to buy a cowboy hat: Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Deb Best porch sitting: Grand Hotel, Deb Best place to feel like a kid again: Karin

Overbeck’s garden, Door County, Deb Favorite place to people watch: Times Square, Deb Favorite Gardens: Butchart Gardens, Jan Favorite candy store: Ryba’s Fudge Shop (the one with the pink awnings) on Mackinac Island, Jan Most Fun Museum: Music House, Jan Most Moving Museum: Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum, Jan Favorite Train Ride: Durango-Silverton, Jan Most Scenic Drive: Colorado National Monument, Pat Favorite Entertainment: Broadway Plays in New York, Pat Favorite Hotel: Biltmore Hotel, Pat Best Prime Rib: Frankie Bones in Asheville, North Carolina, Pat Best Shopping: Freeport, Maine, Pat Best Taxi Ride: Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island in Michigan, Pat Favorite Seaside walk: Marginal Way “Anchorage by the Sea” hotel, Tammy