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Have the time of your life…
…when you choose a Holiday by
Motorcoach with Mayflower Tours.
You’ll find the best entertainment, the history of our great
country, unbelievable natural wonders in our national parks,
autumn foliage bursting in New England, riding the most
scenic railroads in America and so much more. Each day
your holiday will bring new experiences, the camaraderie of
2011
United
your fellow travelers and the comforts of traveling on an
escorted tour where all of details are taken care of – just sit
back and relax
And, the great value that each and every Holiday by

Motorcoach offers has so much included for you:
• A wide variety of included features and memorable

moments USA – EAST
• Knowledgeable Tour Managers who take care of all Atlantic City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
of the details
• Local Historians and Guides who enhance the Canada and New England Autumn Cruise
touring experience featuring New York, Nova Scotia and Quebec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
• Accommodations that are top quality and located Myrtle Beach Melodies
in proximity to the attractions featuring Three Fabulous Myrtle Beach Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
• Many meals included that feature local culinary
dining experiences New England and Cape Cod Autumn Foliage
featuring Martha’s Vineyard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
• Comfortable and unique types of transportation
• Guaranteed Share program for single travelers New England Rails and Sails Autumn Foliage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
• Travelers Protection Plan should unforeseen
New York City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
circumstances change your travel plans.
The Civil War Series - Virginia’s Battles
All of this and more for you provided by a family-owned and featuring the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Bull Run . . . . . . . . . 12
operated tour company in our 33rd year of providing
rewarding travel experiences. Trains and Canyons of the East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Whether you choose the Civil War Series, a Branson getaway

Washington, DC and Williamsburg
featuring The U.S. Capital and Colonial Williamsburg. . . . . . . . . . . . 14
or a New England holiday featuring historic trains and ships,
you can be certain you will have the time of your life. West Virginia Autumn Foliage
featuring the New River Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Thank you for your patronage and loyalty. We look forward
to seeing you in 2011 on a Holiday by Motorcoach with USA – MIDWEST
Mayflower Tours.
Branson Blast
Happy Travels, featuring Five Great Shows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Branson Ozark Christmas

featuring Daniel O’Donnell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Crossing Lake Michigan

featuring Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
John and Mary Stachnik
Cubs vs Kansas City Royals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Co-owners
Holland Tulip Festival
and Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
P.S. Relive the fascinating history of the Civil War on Mackinac Island and The Grand Hotel
our series that begins in 2011. Be the first to make your featuring the Agawa Canyon Autumn Foliage Train . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
reservation today!
Mystery Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
ON THE COVER: Royal Gorge Scenic Railway featured on Colorado’s White Sox vs Minnesota Twins . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Historic Trains (page 34)
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States and Canada
Deluxe Escorted Holidays by Motorcoach
USA – WEST BAHAMAS AND CARIBBEAN

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Bahamas Cruise
featuring Charleston, Freeport and Nassau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Arizona’s Historic Trains
featuring Sedona and the Grand Canyon Railway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Cruising the Caribbean’s Exotic Ports
featuring Belize, Isla Roatan and Grand Cayman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Colorado’s Historic Trains
featuring Four Historic Trains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Eastern Caribbean Cruise
featuring the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Turks & Caicos . . . 60
Montana and Glacier National Park
featuring Yellowstone and the Black Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
SCENIC RAIL EXPERIENCES
National Parks of the Southwest
featuring Four National Parks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Arizona’s Historic Trains
featuring Sedona and the Grand Canyon Railway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Palm Springs, California - Value Tour 2011
Where the Desert Blooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Colorado’s Historic Trains
featuring Four Historic Trains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Trains and Canyons of the Southwest
featuring Two Historic Trains and Two National Parks . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Mackinac Island and the Grand Hotel
featuring the Agawa Canyon Autumn Foliage Train . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks. . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
New England Rails and Sails
Autumn Foliage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
USA – SOUTH
Trains and Canyons of the East . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Opryland Hotel
featuring the Grand Ole Opry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Trains and Canyons of the Southwest
featuring Two Historic Trains and Two National Parks . . . . . . . . . . . 42
San Antonio Christmas on the Riverwalk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
West Virginia Autumn Foliage
San Antonio Fiesta . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 featuring the New River Train . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Secrets of Savannah
featuring Charleston and Jekyll Island . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 CRUISING
Bahamas Cruise
CANADA featuring Charleston, Freeport and Nassau . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Canada and New England Autumn Cruise Canada and New England Autumn Cruise
featuring New York, Nova Scotia and Quebec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 featuring New York, Nova Scotia and Quebec . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Canadian Rockies Cruising the Caribbean’s Exotic Ports

featuring the Calgary Stampede . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 featuring Belize, Isla Roatan and Grand Cayman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Toronto and Niagara Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Eastern Caribbean Cruise

featuring the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Turks & Caicos . . . 60
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The Mayflower Experience
TOP TOUR MANAGERS AND LOCAL GUIDES VALUABLE JOURNEY

Traveling is a time for pleasure, which is why you expect your hol- See the United States and Canada from aboard a variety of modes
iday to include the most memorable highlights and attractions at of transportation included to enhance your holiday experience.
each destination. Every Mayflower holiday is escorted by a highly
experienced, friendly Tour Manager who handles the details so that Motorcoaches - You will travel in comfort and style aboard
your tour is totally carefree. Consider your Tour Manager your deluxe motorcoaches. Each is equipped with upholstered, reclin-
own personal concierge. We also believe that no one can make a ing seats, individual climate controls, restrooms and large bay win-
region come to life better than a local historian or guide. Their dows for superior sightseeing throughout your journey. Our itin-
first-hand knowledge and expertise bring out secrets and local leg- eraries are designed to allow frequent stops for a smoke-free jour-
ends that add to your travel experience. ney while onboard.
COMFORT AND TASTES Train rides, cruising, ferries and more… Whether you choose
A highlight of any vacation is staying in unique accommodations, a holiday that takes you to your destination by Amtrak or one of
whether it’s the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island or the Opryland our many itineraries that include scenic rail experiences aboard
Hotel in Nashville. Each of the hotels we select has been given a some of the most historic trains in North America, each of these
rigorous review and is chosen for on-site amenities, proximity to holidays will bring out the train buff in you.
attractions, attentive staff and large, clean, well-appointed rooms.
When selecting a cruise experience, you’ll find your Mayflower
Meals and dining are another essential detail when traveling away holiday will ensure the best selection of ports of call. Sail the vast
from home, and they are an important part of our tours. It’s always oceans or enjoy a leisurely view of North America on a luxury
exciting to try the local foods and have unique dining experiences. cruise ship. Cross passages aboard sleek, ultra-modern ferries.
On our New England Rails and Sails tour, we will enjoy a succu- And remember, many of our itineraries include those nostalgic ves-
lent lobster dinner in Hyannis. Or how about some traditional sels that have become famous in key areas of the United States.
Southern hospitality as we experience old-time southern-style din- You’ll have some of the most unique opportunities aboard trolleys,
ing at Mrs. Wilkes’ Boarding House in Savannah. These are just snocoaches, “jammers” and more – features that will create lasting
two of the many unique dining experiences we offer. memories.
Your comfort and enjoyment are the foundation upon which Mayflower has built truly unique and rewarding
travel experiences for 33 years. We are dedicated to providing outstanding holidays. Each year a great
number of our tour takers are repeat travelers and many of our new travelers are referred by their friends.
GUARANTEED DEPARTURES
Mayflower provides added confidence that your tour will depart as
scheduled. Contact our Call Center or visit our website for a list
of Guaranteed Departure dates.
REWARDING GROUP TRAVEL

Family reunions, alumni of major colleges and universities, mem-
bers of social groups, family or friends celebrating a milestone and
so many more groups choose Mayflower to provide some of life's
most memorable moments and opportunities to spend time with
their friends. Let Mayflower’s Group Travel Specialists make it easy
and enjoyable for you to make your group travel plans.
Air Holidays Also Available

North America
and the World
Prefer flying to the destination before starting your touring?
Request your Air Holiday brochures TODAY to view the itin-
eraries we offer to the greatest destinations imaginable.
Whether you’re looking to find your heart in San Francisco or
SINGLE TRAVELERS discover a place where mythical Greek gods once ruled,
Escorted tours are great for single travelers. The number of single Mayflower has your next air holiday in this great world.
travelers who have joined us has expanded greatly. We make it easy
for single travelers to reduce their tour costs with our Guaranteed Like all Mayflower holidays, these tours include a fully-
Share Program. If you are traveling alone, are a non-smoker, and escorted experience and FREE home or local pickup.
would like a roommate for cost savings, let us know at least 30 days
before departure. In the event there isn’t another guaranteed share To receive your free Air Holiday Brochures, mail in the card
found between pages 18 and 19 to begin exploring the United
traveler on your departure, you have the room to yourself, yet you
States, Canada, Mexico and the World, then call your travel
only pay the twin rate. professional or Mayflower Tours.
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Mayflower Money - Every day you are on tour earns credit toward
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say thank you and welcome you to join us again soon. The more
you travel, the more you save.
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Your Holiday... Begins at Home
FREE HOME PICKUP

No other company offers this
extensive complimentary service! FREE HOME PICKUP COUNTIES
Imagine beginning your vacation being chauffeured to your departure
ILLINOIS
point, and having the same wonderful service upon your return. Our
Boone • Cook • De Kalb • DuPage
FREE Home or Local Pickup and Return service has been designed to add
Kane • Kankakee • Kendall • Lake
ease to your holiday, allowing you to concentrate on the most important
McHenry • Will • Winnebago
part – enjoying yourself!
INDIANA
For travelers residing in the 15-county Chicagoland area, your tour begins Kenosha • Racine
when we pick you up right at your home. If you live outside the 15-coun-
ty area, we have several convenient local pickup locations near you to get INDIANA
you started on a great holiday. Lake • Porter
FREE Home FREE LOCAL PICKUP LOCATIONS

Pickup Counties
FREE Local ILLINOIS
Pickup Locations • Bloomington - The Chateau
WISCONSIN Racine • Dwight - McDonald’s Restaurant
Kenosha MICHIGAN • East Peoria - Holiday Inn Express
• Gilman - McDonald’s Restaurant
Winnebago McHenry
Lake Kalamazoo • LaSalle/Peru - McDonald’s Restaurant
Boone • Morris - Holiday Inn Express
ILLINOIS Kane DuPage Michigan City
Stevensville
Sawyer
• Ottawa - Farm and Fleet
Rochelle De Kalb • Rochelle - Petro Truck Stop
Cook South Bend
Kendall Porter
Ottawa Lake La Porte INDIANA
Will
• La Porte - Hampton Inn
LaSalle/Peru Morris • Michigan City - McDonald’s Restaurant
Kankakee
Dwight INDIANA • South Bend - Jameson Inn
• Remington - McDonald’s Restaurant
East Peoria Remington
Gilman
Bloomington MICHIGAN
Please note: Home and Local Pickup Service applies to one or more travelers and is for • Kalamazoo - McDonald’s Restaurant
day of tour departure and return. Cars cannot be left at pickup locations. Transfers can be • Sawyer - Burger King
by Mayflower Van or Limousine. • Stevensville - Elias Big Boy
6 | Free Home Pickup

2011 Motorcoach Holiday Departures
(Listed by month and departure date)
JANUARY 2011 JUNE 2011 SEPTEMBER 2011 (continued)

21 Palm Springs California – Value Tour 2011 12 New York City 28 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
14 Toronto and Niagara Falls 29 Mackinac Island and The Grand Hotel
FEBRUARY 2011 19 Atlantic City 29 New England and Cape Cod
5 Bahamas Cruise 24 Cubs vs Royals 29 New England Rails and Sails
12 South Padre Island Extended Holiday
23 New Orleans Pre-Mardi Gras JULY 2011 OCTOBER 2011
25 Palm Springs California – Value Tour 2011 9 Canadian Rockies 1 New England and Cape Cod
10 Arizona’s Historic Trains 1 New England Rails and Sails
MARCH 2011 12 Toronto and Niagara Falls 1 Trains and Canyons of the East
4 Palm Springs California – Value Tour 2011 13 Mystery Tour 1 Washington, DC and Williamsburg
9 Arizona Spring Training 16 Yellowstone and Grand Teton 2 Atlantic City
10 Palm Springs California – Value Tour 2011 17 Montana and Glacier National Park 2 New York City
11 Palm Springs California – Value Tour 2011 18 Crossing Lake Michigan 3 Branson Blast
18 Palm Springs California – Value Tour 2011 21 Civil War Series – Virginia’s Battles 3 New England and Cape Cod
24 Palm Springs California – Value Tour 2011 3 Opryland Hotel
27 Tunica Getaway AUGUST 2011 4 Toronto and Niagara Falls
31 Cruising the Caribbean’s Exotic Ports 5 Trains and Canyons of the Southwest 5 Autumn Mystery Tour
31 Palm Springs California – Value Tour 2011 5 White Sox vs Twins 5 New England and Cape Cod
10 Mystery Tour 6 Mackinac Island and The Grand Hotel
APRIL 2011 16 Colorado’s Historic Trains 8 Secrets of Savannah
1 Palm Springs California – Value Tour 2011 17 Montana and Glacier National Park 10 Branson Blast
7 National Cherry Blossom Festival 20 Trains and Canyons of the East 10 Crossing Lake Michigan
7 Palm Springs California – Value Tour 2011 12 Autumn Mystery Tour
8 San Antonio Fiesta SEPTEMBER 2011 14 West Virginia Autumn Foliage
9 Myrtle Beach Melodies 12 Branson Blast 15 Myrtle Beach Melodies
9 Secrets of Savannah 12 Crossing Lake Michigan 15 West Virginia Autumn Foliage
18 Branson Blast 12 Opryland Hotel 21 West Virginia Autumn Foliage
28 Palm Springs California – Value Tour 2011 12 Trains and Canyons of the Southwest 22 West Virginia Autumn Foliage
13 Toronto and Niagara Falls
MAY 2011 17 Colorado’s Historic Trains NOVEMBER 2011
5 Palm Springs California – Value Tour 2011 17 National Parks of the Southwest 3 Eastern Caribbean Cruise
7 Myrtle Beach Melodies 17 Secrets of Savannah 4 Palm Springs California
7 Secrets of Savannah 17 Washington, DC and Williamsburg 5 Bahamas Cruise
9 Opryland Hotel 18 Arizona’s Historic Trains 10 Cruising the Caribbean’s Exotic Ports
11 Mystery Tour 18 Atlantic City 11 Branson Ozark Christmas
13 Holland Tulip Festival 18 New York City 13 Branson Ozark Christmas
14 National Parks of the Southwest 19 Branson Blast 14 Branson Ozark Christmas
14 Washington, DC and Williamsburg 19 Opryland Hotel 15 Branson Ozark Christmas
15 Atlantic City 20 Colorado’s Historic Trains 17 Branson Ozark Christmas
15 New York City 21 Mystery Tour 18 Branson Ozark Christmas
15 Tunica Getaway 22 Mackinac Island and The Grand Hotel 26 San Antonio Christmas on the Riverwalk
16 Branson Blast 22 New England Rails and Sails
18 Mystery Tour 24 New England Rails and Sails DECEMBER 2011
24 Trains and Canyons of the East 1 Holiday Mystery Tour
26 Canada and New England Autumn Cruise 1 San Antonio Christmas on the Riverwalk
27 Colorado’s Historic Trains 4 Christmas in New York City
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– 12 Days • 17 Meals –
• Free home or local pickup and return
• 17 Meals (6 dinners, 11 breakfasts)
• Spend 4 nights in Palm Springs, where the desert blooms
and a favorite getaway destination for celebrities and sun
seekers alike for more than 100 years
• Reserved seats at the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies show
– a world-famous, Broadway-caliber celebration of music,
dance and comedy of the 40s, 50s and 60s with a cast old
enough to have lived it!
• Narrated tour of Palm Springs with a local guide to learn
about Palm Springs’ ties to its Native American heritage,
and drive through neighborhoods featuring homes of
past and present celebrities
• Visit the Palm Springs Air Museum, one of the nation’s
largest collection of World War II flying aircraft displayed
in modern, air-conditioned hangars
• Enjoy dinner at Billy Reed’s Restaurant Bakery, serving
award-winning recipes and “real American” baking since
1975
• Stroll the grounds of the Living Desert, a zoo and
botanical garden specializing in the plants and animals
found throughout the deserts of the world
• Enjoy free time in Palm Springs to explore boutique
shops, art galleries and outdoor dining, or try your luck in
the Spa Resort Casino, Palm Springs’ premier downtown
casino
• Take an optional ride on the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
for a spectacular view of the pristine wilderness of
Mt. San Jacinto State Park
• Enjoy dinner at the Old Creek House, featuring delicious
food served in a Spanish Colonial atmosphere
• Visit the Painted Desert Visitor Center and the Painted
Desert Inn, a National Historic Landmark
• See the Painted Desert’s varied palette of color and
textures unfold before your eyes
• $60 in Mayflower Money
VALUE TOUR 2011
FIRST TIME
Days One through Three THE VALUE TO
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Our Adventure Begins! HAS EVER BE
We’re off for our Desert Oasis Adventure!
EN
TO PALM SPR
Traveling west, overnights in Missouri, Texas INGS,
and Arizona lead us to California and the CALIFORNIA!
riches Palm Springs has to offer.
2 Dinners and 2 breakfasts
Day Four
Welcome to California’s
Desert Oasis
Today we arrive in the Golden State of
California, appropriately nicknamed based
on the discovery of gold in 1848, and each
spring’s blanket of golden poppies. Nestled
at the base of the majestic San Jacinto
Mountains, Palm Springs has been called
the ultimate desert playground for outdoor
adventure, arts, culture and entertainment.
It’s true that Palm Springs is year-round
Holiday Inn, Palm Springs “Fun in the Sun.” We check into our hotel,
our home for the next four nights. Breakfast
Day Five
Palm Springs Celebrity Homes
and the Palm Springs Air Museum
Today our local guide joins us for
a tour of Palm Springs. With its
rich Native American heritage,
beautiful palm tree-lined streets
and fabulous desert scenery,
Palm Springs is also quickly
becoming the center of mid-cen-
tury modern architecture called
“Desert Modernism” with won-
derful examples for us to see.
Since the 1920s, Palm Springs
has been sprinkled with
Hollywood stardust and has
served as the film industry’s
desert playground for celebrities
to escape the hustle and bustle of Palm Springs Walk of Fame
showbiz. This put Palm Springs
on the map as celebrities such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr.
and Marilyn Monroe purchased hideaway homes here. We’ll drive through
the same neighborhoods where at one time it was common to see Kirk
Douglas watering his lawn. We’ll see the homes and hear the stories that go
along with them.
Later we visit the Palm Springs Air Museum, one of the nation’s largest
collections of World War II flyer aircraft. We’ll enjoy a docent-led
tour through hangars to view the collection of the most significant
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This evening we are treated to the finest entertainment this
Desert Oasis has to offer, as we see the Fabulous Palm Springs
Palm Springs Air Museum Follies at the historic Plaza Theatre, once home to the nation-
al radio program broadcasts of both Jack Benny and Bob
Hope. Rescued from cer-
aircraft which were instrumental in winning World War II. tain demolition in 1992,
In the Buddy Rodgers Theater, documentaries about military the Plaza Theatre is now
aviation with an emphasis on World War II are shown. The home to the Fabulous
museum is host to a library of 6300 volumes primarily relat- Palm Springs Follies
ed to aviation and American military history. Tonight, dinner whose cast members are all
is at Billy Reed’s Restaurant Bakery. A Palm Springs institu- between the ages of 56 and
tion since 1975, Billy Reed’s features award-winning recipes 86. At the Follies, variety is
and “real American” baking, served in a warm, rich atmos- certainly the spice of life in
phere. Breakfast and dinner a stage show which has
featured everything from
Day Six vaudeville to Cirque de
The Living Desert Museum Soleil combined with the
and the Fabulous Palm Springs Follies song and dance of lavish
This morning we explore the desert portion of Palm Springs, production numbers. Be
which lies in the Colorado Desert, a subdivision of the prepared to be wowed!
Sonoran Desert, which extends into Arizona and Mexico. The Plaza Theater
Breakfast
Living Desert Museum strives to preserve the Colorado
Desert in its natural state Day Seven - Free Day in Palm Springs or
The Living Desert Museum and practices conservation Optional Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
through preservation, edu- Today has been set aside to enjoy Palm Springs on your own.
cation and appreciation. A The village atmosphere of Palm Springs has been preserved
zoo and botanical garden, and embellished
The Living Desert special- over the years. The
izes in the plants and ani- streets, lined with
mals found throughout the palm trees, invite
deserts of the world. Stroll you to explore the
through the North boutique shops, art
American desert where galleries, museums
golden eagles, mountain and even Palm
lions and bobcat flourish. In Springs’ own “Walk
the African desert, see the of Fame,” while
camels, giraffes, cheetahs soaking up the sun-
and more which roam here. shine or dining out-
Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

VALUE TOUR 2011
Days Eight and Nine
The Painted Desert
We begin the journey home
across states that have made
this country famous. In
Arizona, we stop at the Painted
Desert Visitor Center to see the
exhibits and view the orienta-
tion film. The Painted Desert
Inn National Historic
Landmark is a Pueblo Revival-
style structure which replaced
the original lodge built here The Painted Desert, Arizona
and features skylights painted
by the Civilian Conservation
Corps and a mural by Hopi artist Fred Kabotie. When you
first see the Painted Desert, you are fascinated by the mul-
Mt. San Jacinto State Park titude of colors ranging from lavenders to shades of gray
with vibrant colors of red, orange and pink. 2 Breakfasts
and dinner
doors among stunning desert scenery. Some may wish to Days Ten
join an optional excursion on the Palm Springs Aerial through Twelve
Tramway to the top of Mount San Jacinto. Imagine begin- The Journey Home
ning at the Valley Station and traveling to an elevation of Continuing the journey
8,516 feet aboard the world’s largest rotating Tram cars, home, our Tour Manger hosts
offering unparalleled views of the pristine wilderness of Mt. a farewell dinner with the
San Jacinto State Park. Your Tram adventure continues at opportunity to share memo-
the Mountain Station which offers a natural history muse- ries of our trip to Palm
um and theater showing two documentary style films on Springs - where the desert
the Tramway and the State Park. Tonight, dinner is at the blooms.
Old Creek House, featuring delicious food in a wonderful 3 Breakfasts and dinner
Spanish Colonial atmosphere. Breakfast and dinner
Enjoy culinary delights at the
Old Creek House in Palm Springs
Your Hotels
Days One and Eleven – La Quinta Inn, Springfield, MO
Day Two – Days Inn East, Amarillo, TX
Day Three – Best Western Arizonian Inn, Holbrook, AZ
Days Four through Seven – Holiday Inn Resort, Palm Springs, CA
A DESERT
Day Eight – La Quinta Inn or Holiday OASIS
Inn Express, Flagstaff, AZ
CALIFORNIA
Day Nine – Hawthorn Suites, Albuquerque, NM
Day Ten – Comfort Inn, Elk City, OK PALM SPRINGS
AERIAL TRAMWAY
2011 Departure Dates Per Person Rates
January 21 January – May Departures PALM SPRINGS
February 25 Twin $1,399 LAS PALMAS AIR MUSEUM
CELEBRITY HOMES
March 3, 4, 10, 11, 18, 24, 31 Single add $579
April 1, 7, 28 Triple deduct $22 PALM
May 5 SPRINGS
November 4 Per Person Rates FOLLIES
November Departure
Mount
Twin $1,499 San Jacinto
State Park THE LIVING
Single add $599 DESERT
Triple deduct $22
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RSCIVIL 7 DAYS • 10 MEALS
Battle of Bull Run reenactment
Experience the first of five annual tours to Civil War sites on their
150th anniversary. We start 2011 with this wonderful visit to historic
Virginia. Travel on one or all five of the programs over the next five
years. Special memorabilia will be in store for every traveler.
• 2011 - Battle of Bull Run, Virginia
• 2012 - Civil War sites in Tennessee
WAR
• 2013 - Pennsylvania and Gettysburg
• 2014 - Georgia and the March to the Sea
• 2015 - Back to Virginia and Appomattox,
where the War Between the States ended.
’s SERIES
les 1861
Chatham Manor, a vital Union headquarters
Virginia’s
DAY ONE – History Awaits Us
Join us as we embark on a journey to commemorate the 150th
anniversary of the beginning of the U.S. Civil War. We travel to
ary Monroeville, Pennsylvania, for our first overnight and a welcome
Battles
dinner hosted by our Tour Manager. Dinner
DAY TWO – Harpers Ferry and DC Illumination Tour

Arriving in West Virginia, a local guide joins us for an insightful
look at Harpers Ferry National Historic Park. This historic commu-
nity located at the confluence of the Potomac and Shenandoah
featuring the 150th Anniversary Rivers, features picturesque streets, quaint shops and was the site of
numerous skirmishes, most notably the Gettysburg Campaign and
of the Battle of Bull Run Birth of West Virginia in 1863. We will enjoy some free time in this
wonderful community before arriving in Arlington, Virginia, and
our hotel. Later this evening we tour the DC mall area to see the
Nation’s monuments and memorials bathed in light on an evening
Illumination Tour. Breakfast
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● Free home or local pickup and return
● 10 Meals (3 dinners, 1 lunch and 6 breakfasts)
● Visit Harpers Ferry National Historic Park with a local
guide and see the battlefield and learn of its importance
during the Civil War
● Enjoy free time in Harpers Ferry, a historic community
with picturesque streets and quaint shops
● Attend the Battle of Bull Run at Manassas live battle
reenactment commemorating the 150th anniversary of
the first battle of the Civil War
● Evening Illumination Tour of Washington, DC mall area
to see the Nation’s monuments and memorials bathed
American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar in light
DAY THREE – 150th Anniversary ● Visit Chatham Manor, a vital Union headquarters,
First Battle of Bull Run Reenactment communication center and hospital during the Battle
Today is dedicated to the Civil War signature event of 2011, the of Fredericksburg
First Battle of Bull Run live battle reenactment located at Manassas, ● Tour Richmond with a local guide to see the State
Virginia. The First Battle of Bull Run took place just two months Capitol, St. Paul's Church, Hollywood Cemetery and
after the Fort Sumter bombardment and was the first major battle Monument Avenue, a National Historic Landmark
of the Civil War. Watch from your vantage point as costumed inter-
preters and reenactors with weapons, supplies and horses begin ● Tour the American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar,
what was to become a long and bloody war. Breakfast and box lunch the nation’s first museum to interpret the Civil War
● Visit the Museum and White House of the Confederacy
DAY FOUR – Fredericksburg and Richmond
Departing Arlington this morning we arrive in Fredericksburg.
● Enjoy Southern hospitality and cooking and be
Here we visit Chatham Manor, a vital Union headquarters that transported back to the Civil War era with citizens of
served as a communication center and hospital during the Battle of Richmond at a Confederate dinner complete with banjo
Fredericksburg. In Richmond, a local guide joins us for a city tour. and fiddle entertainment
See the State Capitol, designed by Thomas Jefferson and St. Paul's ● $35 in Mayflower Money
Church, where Robert E. Lee and Confederate President Jefferson
Davis worshiped. Visit Hollywood Cemetery, final resting place for
two U.S. Presidents and see Monument Avenue, a National Historic Overnights
Landmark, noted for its beauty and monuments to Confederate Visit
heroes such as General Lee and General "Stonewall" Jackson. Tour Route
Tonight, be transported back to the Civil War era, where citizens of PENNSYLVANIA
Richmond in period attire let you experience the drama and excite- Monroeville
ment of Richmond in the midst of war, and have a taste of Southern 1 Harpers
hospitality and cooking. Enjoy the sounds of banjo and fiddle in an Ferry
evening of fun and song! Breakfast and dinner Washington, DC
2
Manassas Arlington
DAY FIVE – Civil War Center and Museum WV
and White House of the Confederacy 1
This morning we visit the American Civil War Center at Historic Huntington 2
Tredegar, the nation’s first museum to interpret the Civil War. Here Richmond
you will learn about the Civil War – its causes, its course and its VIRGINIA
legacies. It is here that the people who decided America’s future,
whether Union, Confederate or African American, are gathered to
tell their stories. We will also visit the Richmond National Battlefield HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Visitor Center and see Tredegar’s industrial and transportation past.
Later, we visit the Museum and White House of the Confederacy. Day One – Holiday Inn, Monroeville, PA
Designated a National Historic Landmark, The White House of the Days Two and Three – Holiday Inn, Arlington, VA
Confederacy is an architectural treasure. The official residence of
President Jefferson Davis, the mansion has been restored to the Days Four and Five – Hampton Inn, Richmond, VA
splendor of its mid-19th-century glory. Breakfast Day Six – Hampton Inn, Huntington, WV
DAY SIX – Travel to West Virginia

We depart Richmond this morning as travel west to Huntington, DEPARTURE DATE PER PERSON RATES
West Virginia where we spend the night and our Tour Manager
hosts and farewell dinner. Breakfast and dinner July 21 Twin $1,249
Single add $519
DAY SEVEN – Home Triple deduct $12
We continue home today with a better understanding of the Civil
War and of appreciation of those who fought and helped define this
country. Breakfast
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Washington, DC and Williamsburg
featuring The U.S. Capital and Colonial Williamsburg
The Capitol Building rotunda
8 DAYS • 11 MEALS
DAYS ONE – Pennsylvania DAY THREE – Touring in Washington, DC
Travel to Pennsylvania today as we begin our journey to History is being made every day in Washington, DC. A local guide
Washington, DC. This evening, enjoy a welcome dinner with joins us today to show us this amazing city. We’ll see the White
your new traveling companions. Dinner House and the Capitol Building where laws are created. On
Capitol Hill, we’ll see the Library of Congress and the Supreme
DAY TWO – Travel to Washington, DC Court. Touring in DC’s mall area shows us the FDR, Vietnam and
Arriving in Washington, DC, we begin our tour at Arlington Lincoln Memorials. We’ll also make a stop at the National WWII
National Cemetery. We view the gravesites of John and Robert Memorial, the first national memorial dedicated to all who served
Kennedy as well as the eternal flame that burns in dedication to during World War II. Breakfast and dinner
the memory of John F. Kennedy. Appreciate the military precision
of the Changing of the Guard Ceremony at the Tomb of the DAY FOUR – The U.S. Capitol Building
Unknowns. Breakfast and the Smithsonian
We begin the day with a visit to the Capitol Visitor Center, which
features an exhibition gallery and orientation theaters before
embarking on a guided tour of the US Capitol Building itself. The
Senate and House of Representatives have met here for more than
two centuries and the Capitol is one of the most architecturally
impressive and symbolically important buildings in the world.
Later, you may wish to visit the Smithsonian Institution, the
world’s largest museum and research organization. Composed of
16 museums in Washington, DC, the Smithsonian’s exhibitions
offer visitors a glimpse into its vast collection numbering over 142
million objects and includes the Air & Space Museum. Later this
evening, an incredible illumination tour of Washington, DC tops
off this exciting day and showcases the memorials and monu-
ments of our Nation’s Capital bathed in floodlights. Breakfast
DAY FIVE – Mount Vernon and Jamestown Settlement

No tour of colonial America is complete without a stop at Mount
Vernon, the expansive estate of George and Martha Washington.
Visit the Ford Orientation Center and the Donald W. Reynolds
Museum where you will have the chance to experience
Washington's life through movies and exhibitions. Explore his
Apollo Lunar Module,Smithsonian’s Air & Space Museum
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● 11 Meals (4 dinners and 7 breakfasts)
● Arlington National Cemetery including the eternal flame
at the grave of John F. Kennedy and witness the
Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns
● Tour Washington, DC and visit the Vietnam, Korean War,
FDR and the National World War II Memorial
● Visit the new Capitol Visitor Center
● Tour the U.S. Capitol Building
● Panoramic Illumination Tour of Washington, DC including
the Lincoln, Jefferson,Washington and Iwo Jima Memorials
● Mount Vernon, home of George Washington
ColonialWilliamsburg, Virginia
● Jamestown Settlement and Powhatan Indian Village
mansion filled with 18th century treasures and stroll the gardens ● Full day at Colonial Williamsburg, the nation’s largest
of this 45-acre estate, taking in the views of the Potomac River living history museum
from the mansion’s piazza. Later, we travel south to Jamestown, ● Traditional Colonial tavern dinner
the site of America’s first permanent English colony. Explore life
at the dawn of the 17th century inside the palisade of a re-created ● Drive the scenic Lincoln Highway through the
colonial fort and discover the world of Pocahontas in the beautiful Laurel Highlands
Powhatan Indian Village. Breakfast
● Flight 93 National Memorial
DAY SIX – Colonial Williamsburg ● $40 in Mayflower Money
Colonial Williamsburg is the largest living history museum in the
country and one of America’s most popular attractions. Stroll
streets dating back to the 1700s. Converse with residents playing
the roles of their ancestors as they go about their daily activities
exactly as they did more than 200 years ago. It’s an exciting
glimpse into the early days of our nation. A traditional Colonial PENNSYLVANIA
tavern dinner sets the mood for our stay in historic Williamsburg. 2 Monroeville
Breakfast and dinner
Washington, DC
DAY SEVEN – The Laurel Highlands
3
Today we depart Williamsburg, and head to the quiet beauty of Arlington
the Laurel Highlands in southwestern Pennsylvania. We make a
stop at the Flight 93 Memorial before taking the Lincoln Highway
through the quaint town of Ligonier with its antique stores and Williamsburg
specialty shops. Tonight, enjoy a farewell dinner with your travel- VIRGINIA 2
ing companions. Breakfast and dinner Overnights Jamestown
Visit
DAY EIGHT – Return Home Tour Route
Traveling back home, we arrive in the early evening with wonder-
ful memories of our journey. Breakfast
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Special Cherry Days One and Seven – Holiday Inn, Monroeville, PA
Blossom Departure Days Two through Four – Crowne Plaza Hotel, Arlington, VA
The beauty and aroma of the blossom- Days Five and Six – Crowne Plaza at Fort Magruder,Williamsburg,VA
ing cherry trees will amaze you as we
enjoy the Cherry Blossom Parade.
Marching down Constitution Avenue, DEPARTURE DATES PER PERSON RATES
the parade showcases floats, helium *April 7 Twin $1,479
balloons, international performance
May 14 Single add $579
groups and some of the country’s finest
marching bands.
September 17 Triple deduct $12
October 1
DEPARTURE DATE April 7 *Special Cherry Blossom Departure
The sequence of events will vary
to accommodate the parade.
Washington, DC and Williamsburg | 15

Secrets of Savannah
featuring Charleston and Jekyll Island
Spend three nights in historic Savannah
8 DAYS • 11 MEALS
DAY ONE – Begin Our Journey South
We’re off on a southern charms adventure to small towns and gra-
cious cities along the Atlantic Ocean! Join your travel companions
this evening for a welcome dinner. Dinner
DAY TWO – Filled with Americana

After breakfast, our destination today is Cartersville, Georgia, rich
in Civil War and Native American historic sites. We visit the
Booth Western Art Museum, featuring Civil War art, western
movie posters and the Presidential Gallery. Breakfast
DAY THREE – Gone With the Wind

Our journey continues in Georgia, legendary land of Gone With the
Wind. Look back at an era made famous by Margaret Mitchell’s novel
at the Road to Tara Museum with its original props, reproduction
costumes and photo gallery from the writing of the book and mak-
Jekyll Island Club Hotel
ing of the movie. Then we arrive in Savannah, Georgia’s first city, and
take a narrated trolley to see this elegant and refined yet secretive at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club Hotel. There will be free time to
and seductive city. From our hotel in the heart of the Historic stroll the grounds of Jekyll Island’s Historic District. Tonight we’re
District, Savannah will captivate you with her natural beauty, eccen- in for a treat with a Broadway-style production at the Historic
tric charm and traditional Southern hospitality. Tonight we experi- Savannah Theatre, the nation’s oldest continually operating the-
ence old-time family-style dining at Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room. The atre. Hum the night away as we enjoy the high-energy production
late Sema Wilkes is a Savannah legend, famous for her Southern of Southern Nights, two hours of music, dance and comedy.
cooking and hospitality, which continues today through her family Breakfast and lunch
and restaurant. Breakfast and dinner
DAY FIVE – Historic Savannah
DAY FOUR – Jekyll Island This morning it’s off to Tybee Island to visit the lighthouse that
Today we travel down the coast to the southernmost island of has been the guardian of the Savannah River since 1736. We visit
Georgia’s Golden Isles, Jekyll Island. Once an exclusive winter the museum that features exhibits of early life on the island, and
retreat for America’s wealthiest families, Jekyll Island welcomes us. if you are feeling adventurous, take the exhilarating walk up the
Enjoy a tram tour of the Historic District that reveals the fascinat- 154-foot-tall lighthouse. Later, the streets of Savannah are waiting
ing story of the island. We top off our visit with a Southern lunch to be discovered at your own leisurely pace. Your Tour Manager
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● Spend 3 nights in the Historic District of Savannah
● Visit Booth Western Art Museum
● Road to Tara Museum
● Historic trolley tour of Savannah, Georgia – The Jewel
of the South
● Dinner at Mrs. Wilkes’ Boarding House
● Savannah Southern cooking
● Visit the historic Tybee Island Museum and Lighthouse
● Narrated tram tour of Jekyll Island
Historic Savannah ● Experience lunch at the famous Jekyll Island Club Hotel
will make suggestions for things to do in this city of Midnight in
● The Historic Savannah Theatre featuring the lively
the Garden of Good and Evil and Forrest Gump fame. Tonight, the
evening is also free for you to uncover some of Savannah’s secrets show Southern Nights
on your own. Breakfast ● Guided tour of historic Charleston, South Carolina
● Visit the Kentucky Artisan Center and shop for beautiful
DAY SIX – The Charm of Charleston
local crafts
This morning we travel to one of the most beautiful and historic
cities in America, Charleston, South Carolina. History will come ● Farewell Dinner at historic Boone Tavern
alive as we travel along the quaint streets lined with antebellum ● $40 in Mayflower Money
homes and glorious gardens that peek out from behind 300-year-
old iron gates. Our guided tour will take us to the famous “Battery
at the Harbor,” which overlooks Fort Sumter, where the Civil War
erupted. Enjoy the Old Market and Exchange with some free time
on your own. Breakfast
1
1 Spartanburg
DAY SEVEN – Taste of Kentucky 1
Our travels today take us to Berea, the folk arts and craft capital SOUTH
1 Marietta
of Kentucky. We visit the Kentucky Artisan Center where you can
shop for local products, experience their hospitality and explore
CAROLINA
Kentucky crafts. Tonight, enjoy our farewell dinner at the historic
Charleston
Boone Tavern. Built in 1909, the Boone Tavern was meant to
accommodate visitors to Berea College. Breakfast and dinner
3 Tybee Island
Savannah
DAY EIGHT – Homeward Bound
We continue home today with wonderful memories of discov- Overnights GEORGIA
ering the Secrets of Savannah. Breakfast 1 En Route Overnights
Jekyll Island
Visit
Tour Route
Day One – La Quinta Inn, Elizabethtown, KY
Day Two – Drury Inn, Marietta, GA
Days Three through Five – Four Points by Sheraton, Savannah, GA
Day Six – Fairfield Inn, Spartanburg, SC
Day Seven – Country Inn and Suites, Berea, KY
DEPARTURE DATES PER PERSON RATES

April 9 Twin $1,298
October 8
Charleston, South Carolina
Secrets of Savannah | 17
Trains and Canyons of the East
Horse-drawn covered wagon tour in Pine Creek Canyon
7 DAYS • 11 MEALS
DAY ONE – Depart for the Buckeye State
We travel into Ohio today where our Tour Manager hosts a wel-
come dinner. Dinner
DAY TWO – Arcade and Attica Railroad

Upon arrival in the Empire State, we venture out on the Arcade
and Attica Railroad for a ride through history. The journey from
Arcade up to Currier’s Depot takes us through land that has
changed little since the “Iron Horse” first ran through here in the
1880s. Later, we continue to our hotel and our home for the next
four nights. Breakfast
DAY THREE – Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon

and Tioga Central Railroad
Tioga Central Railroad
This morning, we travel south into the Keystone State and visit
one of the most scenic grandeurs of the east, the 1,000 foot-deep Pennsylvania is spectacular. We’ll traverse the canyon floor on a
Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania. Situated in approximately horse-drawn wagon tour, along the old railroad bed through Pine
160,000 acres of Tioga State Forest, the Grand Canyon of Creek Canyon. After our box lunch, we hit the rails aboard the
Tioga Central Railroad for a scenic excursion through the sleepy
towns and pristine landscape of northern Pennsylvania.
Breakfast and box lunch
DAY FOUR – Corning Museum of Glass

and Rockwell Museum of Western Art
Located only a few miles from our hotel in the town of Corning
is the world’s largest glass museum, the Corning Museum of
Glass. Here, you will experience over 35 centuries of glass
artistry and live glass blowing demonstrations in this world-class
museum. Corning in also home to the Rockwell Museum of
Western Art. “The Best of the West in the East” is their motto and
the museum features the best American Western and Native
American art from such artists as Fredric Remington and Charles
Russell. Breakfast and dinner
Arcade and Attica Railroad
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● 7 Day Motorcoach and Scenic Train Excursion
● Free home or local pick up and return
● 11 Meals (3 dinners, 2 lunches and 6 breakfasts)
● Arcade and Attica Railroad
● Covered Wagon ride through the Grand Canyon
of Pennsylvania
● Tioga Central Railroad
● Corning Museum of Glass
● Rockwell Museum of Western Art
● Sonnenburg Mansion and Gardens
● Enjoy lunch at Belhurst Castle
● Tour and tasting at Lucas Vineyards
Corning Museum of Glass
● Watkins Glen State Park
DAY FIVE – Finger Lakes Touring
We begin our day in the Finger Lakes region with a visit to
● Lucy-Desi Museum
Sonnenburg Gardens and Mansion State Historic Park, an archi- ● $35 in Mayflower Money
tectural treasure with its 1887 Queen Anne-style mansion, lush
landscape, formal gardens and their unique Lord & Burnham
greenhouse complex. We then enjoy lunch in the authentic 1890s
Romanesque Belhurst Castle before coming to Lucas Vineyards
for a tour and a tasting at Cayuga Lake’s oldest winery. We also
take a drive through Watkins Glen State Park, known for its beau-
tiful scenery and deep canyon. Breakfast and lunch Geneva NEW YORK
DAYS SIX AND SEVEN – Lucy-Desi Museum Arcade and Watkins Glen
Attica Railroad
and Travel Home 4 Horseheads
Before we leave the state we visit the museum honoring New York Jamestown
Corning Tioga Central
state’s favorite daughter, Lucille Ball. The Lucy-Desi Museum in Railroad
her home town of Jamestown houses priceless costumes, awards Wellsboro
and vintage memorabilia of “The First Couple of Comedy.” Our 1 Pennsylvania’s
1
motorcoach takes us through Pennsylvania and Ohio where we Grand Canyon
enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by our Tour Manager before arriv-
ing home. 2 Breakfasts and dinner PENNSYLVANIA
Overnights
1 En Route Overnights
Visit
Tour Route
Days One and Six – La Quinta Inn, Macedonia, OH
Days Two through Five – Country Inn and Suites, Horseheads, NY

August 20 Twin $1,198
September 24 Single add $539
October 1 Triple deduct $12
Enjoy lunch at Belhurst Castle
Trains and Canyons of the East | 19

Holland Tulip Festival
and Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel
7 DAYS • 10 MEALS
DAY ONE – Chicago to Michigan
Join your traveling companions (who are coming from across
America) on a panoramic sightseeing tour of downtown Chicago.
Later we depart for Michigan and arrive in Holland at the height of
their Tulip Festival. This afternoon we visit Veldheer-DeKlomp
Tulip Garden, Holland’s only tulip farm, ablaze with acres of tulips
in brilliant color in a Dutch setting of windmills, drawbridges and
canals. Dinner
DAY TWO – Holland Tulip Festival

This morning we return to Holland and visit the famous Windmill
Island and see “De Zwaan,” a 240-year-old working windmill. We
also see a miniature Netherlands Village, a candle-making shop and
an antique carousel with hand carved wooden horses and beautiful
paintings. You will have some free time to explore Holland on your
own. This afternoon we have reserved seating at the Muziekparade Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel
(Music Parade), where nearly 40 bands and as many floats, giant
helium balloons, horses, Klompen Dancers and much more perform
along the parade route to the delight of young and old. Breakfast
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
DAY THREE – Mackinac Island
Today we ferry to Mackinac Island, where the charm of a bygone era
is preserved. No automobiles are permitted and nothing intrudes ● 10 Meals (4 dinners and 6 breakfasts)
on the serenity and natural beauty of the Island. Tour via horse-
drawn carriage and then we arrive at the crown jewel of Mackinac
● Chicago city tour with a local guide
Island, The Grand Hotel, the world’s largest summer hotel built in ● Enjoy the annual Tulip Festival in Holland, Michigan,
1887 and our home for the next two nights. Breakfast and dinner including the Veldheer-DeKlomp Tulip Gardens,
Windmill Island and Muziekparade (Music Parade)
DAY FOUR – Explore Mackinac Island
A full day at leisure on Mackinac Island. Browse the shops, sample ● Stay 2 nights at the world-famous Grand Hotel, the
the fudge, rent a bike and pedal along the coast of Lake Huron. crown jewel of Mackinac Island
Dinner again tonight is in the beautiful Grand Hotel dining room. ● Explore the charm of a bygone era on Mackinac Island
● Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland in Frankenmuth
DAY FIVE – Frankenmuth and Dearborn ● Visit Henry Ford Museum or Greenfield Village in
Today we leave the quiet and serenity of Mackinac Island and make Dearborn
our way to Dearborn. En route we stop at the German village of
Frankenmuth, Michigan’s little Bavaria, to visit Bronner’s Christmas ● Rouge River Factory Tour
Wonderland, the world’s largest Christmas store. Breakfast ● $35 in Mayflower Money
DAY SIX – Rouge River Factory Tour
and The Henry Ford Museum
This morning, you go behind the scenes at the world’s largest auto- HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
motive complex to see where the Ford F-150 pickup truck is built Days One and Two – Hilton Inn, Grand Rapids, MI
on a Ford Motor Company factory tour. This afternoon you have Days Three and Four – The Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, MI
the choice of visiting the Henry Ford Museum, often called “his
attic” or Greenfield Village also known as “America’s Hometown.” Days Five and Six – Doubletree Hotel, Dearborn, MI
Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Manager.
DEPARTURE DATE PER PERSON RATES
DAY SEVEN – Return Home May 13 Twin $1,679
This morning we make our way home with fond memories of our
Single add $639
Michigan adventure. Breakfast
Triple deduct $12
20 | Holland Tulip Festival

Mackinac Island and
The Grand Hotel featuring the Agawa Canyon Autumn Foliage Train
7 DAYS • 11 MEALS
DAY ONE – Chicago to Michigan
This morning we begin with a panoramic tour of downtown
Chicago with a local guide. Leave the big city behind for charming
Traverse City, Michigan, known for its sparkling beaches, unique
shops and cherry orchards. Dinner
DAY TWO – Traverse City

We begin our day exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes National
Lakeshore that was named for an Indian legend. These expansive
golden dunes stretch for more than 35 miles along the twinkling
blue waters of Lake Michigan. A local guide tells the history and
lore of the area including the peninsula and lighthouse. We are
treated to a one-of-a-kind collection of rare antique musical instru-
ments and music-making machines, from 1870 through 1930 at the
Music House Museum. Nickelodeons, music boxes, pipe organs
and a Belgian dance organ come alive. Breakfast
Mackinac Island in autumn
DAY THREE – Agawa Canyon Autumn Foliage Train
Today we cross the border into Canada to board the Algoma Central
Railway for a spectacular train ride through scenic Agawa Canyon
during autumn foliage time. This all-day adventure takes us past TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
massive rock formations, through thick forests of maple and birch ● Free home or local pickup and return
and over pristine streams and lakes as we wind our way to Agawa ● 11 Meals (4 dinners, 1 lunch and 6 breakfasts)
Canyon. Explore the Agawa River and its waterfalls on the valley
floor before returning to Sault Ste. Marie. Breakfast and lunch ● Chicago city tour with a local guide
● Guided tour of Traverse City including Sleeping Bear
DAY FOUR – Mackinac Island’s Grand Hotel Dunes National Lakeshore
A trip to Mackinac Island is a like a trip back in time. From its bluff
cottages to its quaint horse-drawn carriages (no cars are allowed on ● Visit the Music House Museum with its one-of-a-kind
the island), this peaceful resort island offers a glimpse into life dur- collection of rare antique musical instruments
ing a simpler and more genteel era. Upon arrival, we tour the Island ● Embark on a narrated rail excursion through scenic
via horse-drawn carriage and step back in time as you enjoy the Agawa Canyon during autumn foliage time
atmosphere of this unique treasure. At the end of the tour, the car-
riage brings us to the crown jewel of Mackinac Island, The Grand
● Spend 2 nights at The Grand Hotel, the crown jewel
Hotel, the world’s largest summer hotel, built in 1897, and our of Mackinac Island
home for the next two nights. Breakfast and dinner ● Guided tour of the Bavarian village of Frankenmuth
● Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland and dinner at the
DAY FIVE – Explore Mackinac Island Bavarian Inn Restaurant
You will have the entire day at leisure on Mackinac Island. Browse
the many shops, visit historic Fort Mackinac or rent bikes and ped- ● $35 in Mayflower Money
dle along the coast of Lake Huron. “The Grand” is a venerable
island institution and the perfect place to enjoy a stroll in the beau-
tifully landscaped gardens or enjoy afternoon tea. Don’t forget to HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
sample the world-famous Mackinac Island fudge! Day One – Days Inn, Traverse City, Michigan
Breakfast and dinner Days Two and Three – Ramada Plaza Ojibway,
Sault Ste Marie, Michigan
DAY SIX – A Bavarian Welcome
Raise a stein of good cheer in Frankenmuth, also known as Days Four and Five – The Grand Hotel, Mackinac Island, Michigan
Michigan’s “Little Bavaria.” Stroll over Holz-Brucke, a 239-foot Day Six – Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, Michigan
replica of an authentic 19th-century covered bridge, and visit the
charming Bavarian-style shops that line the streets. A trip to
Bronner’s Christmas Wonderland, the world’s largest Christmas DEPARTURE DATES PER PERSON RATES
store, is a Michigan must see. Breakfast and dinner September 22, 29 Twin $1,859
October 6 Single add $729
DAY SEVEN – Journey Home
This morning we make our way back home with memories of Triple deduct $12
autumn along Michigan’s northern shorelines. Breakfast
Mackinac Island and The Grand Hotel | 21

San Antonio Fiesta
San Antonio Fiesta River Parade
9 DAYS • 13 MEALS
DAYS ONE AND TWO – Depart for the Lone Star State
Our San Antonio Fiesta adventure begins this morning as we trav-
el south. We’ll stop for an overnight and welcome dinner in
Missouri before continuing on to the “Sooner State” of Oklahoma.
Our Tour Manager will conduct a panoramic tour of Oklahoma
City before we settle in for the night. Dinner and breakfast
DAY THREE – Arrive in San Antonio

Today we arrive in San Antonio where we enjoy the beauty and
romance of this lively Texas city. Our hotel is on the river close to
the Paseo del Rio (Riverwalk), a beautifully landscaped water-
front nearly two miles long. It winds its way along the river and
is lined with shops, restaurants and entertainment.
Mission San Jose
DAY FOUR – San Antonio Touring and the River Parade

This morning the history of San Antonio and Texas come alive as
we are joined by a local guide for a sightseeing tour of the city.
Stops include the Mission San Jose and shopping at the Mexican
Marketplace. This afternoon is free to soak up the Spanish flavor
of this picturesque city and enjoy the Fiesta el Mercado. Tonight,
experience one of the most unique parades in the nation. From
your reserved seats you are treated to the spectacular sights and
sounds of a river parade that winds its way through the heart of
downtown San Antonio with beautifully decorated floats bearing
thousands of twinkling lights, festive bands and colorfully cos-
tumed participants. Breakfast
DAY FIVE – The Alamo and Dinner River Cruise

Enjoy a visit to the Alamo, a mission and fortress where Davey
Crockett and 185 other “Texans” died defending Texas against an
army of over one thousand. The Alamo represents nearly 300
San Antonio Fiesta River Parade
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● Spend 4 nights in San Antonio, home to the famous
riverwalk
● Panoramic tour of Oklahoma City
● City tour of San Antonio with a local guide including
Mission San Jose
● Free time at the Fiesta El Mercado and
The Alamo Mexican Marketplace
years of history in its 3 buildings, the Shrine, the Long Barrack ● Dinner cruise on a San Antonio riverboat
Museum and Gift Museum. Feel free to stroll the beautiful Alamo ● Visit the Alamo where Davey Crockett fought
gardens before we see the IMAX presentation, The Price of and died for freedom
Freedom. Tonight, we enjoy a dinner cruise along the Paseo del
Rio where we take in the sights from the water while enjoying a
● See the IMAX presentation, Alamo-The Price of Freedom
sumptuous dinner. Breakfast and dinner ● Riverwalk River Parade with reserved seating
● Tour of LBJ Ranch
DAY SIX – Austin and LBJ Country
Today we travel through the Texas hills to Austin, the state capital.
● Visit the LBJ Library and Museum
We enjoy a driving tour of the city before our visit to the LBJ Library ● Austin touring
and Museum. Our next stop is Stonewall, the birthplace of Lyndon ● City tour of Fort Worth with a local guide including
Baines Johnson. We enjoy a tour at the LBJ Ranch and view the
Sundance Square and the Stockyards
“Texas White House” where LBJ and Lady Bird Johnson are buried.
Dinner this evening is in the beautifully preserved German village ● $45 in Mayflower Money
of Fredericksburg. Breakfast and dinner
DAY SEVEN – Fort Worth and the Stockyards

We depart San Antonio this morning and travel north to Fort
Worth, the city of “Cowboys and Culture.” Once a major stop on OKLAHOMA
the legendary Chisholm Trail, Fort Worth has a rich Western her- Oklahoma City 1
itage. A local guide joins us as we tour the city, including 1
Sundance Square, Firehouse No. 1, the cultural district and the
historic Fort Worth Stockyards, which is listed on the National 1
Register of Historic Places. Breakfast
DAYS EIGHT AND NINE – Travel Home TEXAS

Leaving Texas we travel east through Arkansas, nicknamed “The 1 Fort Worth
Natural State” because of its natural beauty. We overnight and
enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by our Tour Manager in Memphis
before continuing home filled with lasting memories of San Austin
Antonio and Fiesta time. 2 Breakfasts and dinner Overnights
1 En Route Overnights 4 San Antonio
Visit
Tour Route
Day One – Baymont Inn, Sullivan, MO
Day Two – Ramada Inn, Oklahoma City, OK
Days Three through Six – Hyatt Place Hotel, San Antonio, TX
Day Seven – La Quinta Inn, Fort Worth, TX
Day Eight – Drury Inn, Memphis, TN

April 8 Twin $1,699
Single add $819
Triple deduct $16
Dinner cruise along the Paseo del Rio
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San Antonio
Christmas on the Riverwalk
9 DAYS • 13 MEALS
DAYS ONE AND TWO – Depart
We stop for an overnight and welcome dinner in Missouri before
continuing to Oklahoma. Dinner and breakfast
DAY THREE – Arrive in San Antonio

Today we arrive in San Antonio where we enjoy the beauty and
romance of this lively Texas city. Our hotel is on the river close to
the Paseo del Rio (Riverwalk), a beautifully landscaped waterfront
nearly two miles long. It winds its way along the river and is lined
with shops, restaurants and entertainment. Breakfast and dinner
DAY FOUR – San Antonio Touring

This morning the history of San Antonio and Texas come alive as
we are joined by a local guide for a sightseeing tour of the city. Stops
include the Mission San Jose and shopping at the Mexican
Marketplace. This afternoon is free to soak up the Spanish flavor of Celebrate the holidays in San Antonio
this picturesque city and enjoy the Fiesta el Mercado. Tonight, expe-
rience the Riverwalk on your own with its thousands of colorful
lights adorning the beautiful facades throughout downtown San
Antonio. Breakfast TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
DAY FIVE – The Alamo and Dinner River Cruise ● 13 Meals (5 dinners and 8 breakfasts)
Enjoy a visit to the Alamo, a mission and fortress where Davey ● Spend 4 nights in San Antonio, home of the famous riverwalk
Crockett and 185 other “Texans” died defending Texas against an ● Panoramic tour of Oklahoma City
army of over one thousand. The Alamo represents nearly 300
years of history in its 3 buildings, the Shrine, the Long Barrack
● City tour of San Antonio with a local guide including
Mission San Jose
Museum and Gift Museum. Feel free to stroll the beautiful Alamo
gardens before we see the IMAX presentation, The Price of
● Free time at the Fiesta el Mercado and Mexican Marketplace
Freedom. Tonight, we enjoy a dinner cruise along the Paseo del Rio ● Dinner cruise on a San Antonio riverboat while being
where we take in the sights from the water while enjoying a sump- serenaded by holiday carolers
tuous dinner. Breakfast and dinner ● Visit the Alamo where Davy Crockett fought and
died for freedom
DAY SIX – Austin and LBJ Country ● See the IMAX presentation, Alamo-The Price of Freedom
Today we travel through the Texas hills to Austin, the state capital. ● Tour of LBJ Ranch
We enjoy a driving tour of the city before our visit to the LBJ Library ● Visit the LBJ Library and Museum
and Museum. Our next stop is Stonewall, the birthplace of Lyndon
Baines Johnson. We enjoy a tour at the LBJ Ranch and view the
● Austin touring
“Texas White House” where LBJ and Lady Bird Johnson are buried. ● City tour of Fort Worth with a local guide including
Dinner this evening is in the beautifully preserved German village Sundance Square and the Stockyards
of Fredericksburg. Breakfast and dinner ● $45 in Mayflower Money
DAY SEVEN – Fort Worth and the Stockyards HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

We depart San Antonio this morning and travel north to Fort
Worth, the city of “Cowboys and Culture.” Once a major stop on Day One – Baymont Inn, Sullivan, MO
the legendary Chisholm Trail, Fort Worth has a rich Western her- Day Two – Ramada Inn, Oklahoma City, OK
itage. A local guide joins us as we tour the city, including Sundance Days Three through Six – Hyatt Place Hotel, San Antonio, TX
Square, Firehouse No. 1, the cultural district and the historic Fort Day Seven – La Quinta Inn, Fort Worth, TX
Worth Stockyards, which is listed on the National Register of Day Eight – Drury Inn, Memphis, TN
Historic Places. Breakfast
DAYS EIGHT AND NINE – Travel Home DEPARTURE DATES PER PERSON RATES
Leaving Texas we overnight and enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by November 26 Twin $1,539
our Tour Manager in Memphis before continuing home filled with
December 1 Single add $679
lasting memories of San Antonio. 2 Breakfasts and dinner
Triple deduct $16
24 | San Antonio Christmas on the Riverwalk

Branson Ozark Christmas
featuring Daniel O’Donnell
Daniel O’Donnell Shoji Tabuchi Tony Orlando The Brett Family Christmas Show
4 DAYS • 6 MEALS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

Daniel O’Donnell – With seven PBS Concert Specials under his ● Free home or local pickup and return
belt, Irish singer Daniel O’Donnell brings his popular mix of
country and easy listening music to Branson. He teams up with ● 6 Meals (3 dinners and 3 breakfasts)
Mary Duff, Ireland’s top female vocalist, to give you a blend of tra- ● Enjoy Christmas shopping
ditional Irish ballads, country favorites and traditional gospel with
an Irish twist! ● $20 in Mayflower Money
Shoji Tabuchi – This is Branson’s first family of extraordinary SEE THESE BRANSON SHOWS
musical entertainment. From fiddle mastery to true showmanship, ON EACH DEPARTURE:
Shoji Tabuchi, his beautiful wife Dorothy and delightful daughter ● Daniel O'Donnell
Christina’s holiday performances will simply take your breath
away.
● Shoji Tabuchi
PLUS SEE 3 OF THE

Tony Orlando – This year, Christmas in Branson will be tied up
FOLLOWING SHOWS:
with a Yellow Ribbon when Tony Orlando showcases his chart-
topping songs including Tie a Yellow Ribbon Around the Old Oak ● Tony Orlando
Tree, Sweet Gypsy Rose and Knock Three Times at the Welk Resort. ● Red, Hot...& Blue!
● Twelve Irish Tenors
Red, Hot...& Blue! – Dubbed the “hardest working cast in
Branson,” Red, Hot…& Blue! takes you on a musical journey ● The Brett Family Christmas Show
through the decades with a holiday celebration of fabulous cos-
All Branson Shows are subject to change.
tumes, beautiful choreography and high-energy dance routines.
Twelve Irish Tenors – Imagine a stage filled with twelve of

Ireland’s finest singers performing songs from opera to pop and HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
jazz to classical. This Christmas show is a smash hit! With sold Comfort Inn, Branson, MO
out tours in Europe and America, this is indeed one of Branson’s
hottest shows.
The Brett Family Christmas – Enjoy the precise harmonies
and stunning solos that the Brett Family showcases throughout November Twin $929
their exceptional award-winning musical Christmas Show. The 11, 13 14, 15, 17, 18 Single add $219
Brett Family sings Pop, Broadway, Motown, Rock ‘n’ Roll, Country, Triple deduct $6
Gospel and Patriotic music of all eras.
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Red, Hot…& Blue Twelve Irish Tenors Shoji Tabuchi
This “Musical Journey Through the Twelve of Ireland’s greatest voices on Branson’s fiddle mastery and
Decades” is one of Branson’s most one stage for an unforgettable showmanship of extraordinary musical
popular shows. performance. entertainment.
BRANSON BLAST featuring Five Great Shows

4 DAYS • 6 MEALS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS Comfort Inn Thousand Hills, Branson, MO
● 5 Great Shows – See the chart on the next page to see DEPARTURE DATES PER PERSON RATES
when your favorite stars are performing. April 18 Twin $829
● 6 Meals (3 dinners and 3 breakfasts) September 12, 19 Triple deduct $6
● $20 in Mayflower Money October 3, 10
Andy Williams Hooray for Hollywood Louise Mandrell

The most famous song and dance
with Ann-Margret moments of the past 50 years unfold
with Lee Greenwood
The Moon River Theater will never be the Performing for the first time in Branson,
onstage with a cast of singers and
same when these two top entertainers get these two dynamic entertainers team up
dancers.
together for one sensational show. for one unforgettable show.
The Hughes Brothers Clay Cooper’s Country The Platters
Handsome and talented brothers offering Branson is a-buzz as the legendary
a show filled with country-western,
Music Express Platters pay homage to Ray Charles,
A fun-filled show featuring country music
Broadway and Gospel music. Tina Turner and more.
and trip-roper Johnny Lonestar is high-
lighted by veteran showman, Clay Cooper.
2011 Clay
Cooper’s Andy Louise
Departure Dates Twelve Country Williams Mandrell Yakov
Shows subject Red, Hot Irish Shoji Hughes Music The with Ann Hooray for with Lee Brett Smirnoff Legends
to change & Blue Tenors Tabuchi Brothers Express Platters Margret Hollywood Greenwood Family Show in Concert
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The Brett Family Yakov Smirnoff Show Legends in Concert

Precise harmonies and stunning solos Two-time “Comedian of the Year” award It’s not too late to see The Blues Brothers,
from Branson’s premier family of winner, this hilarious Russian comedian Elvis, Marilyn Monroe and other legends
entertainment. continues to delight crowds. of yesterday in concert today.
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Cubs VS White Sox VS
Kansas City Royals Minnesota Twins
4 DAYS • 5 MEALS 3 DAYS • 4 MEALS

What could be more fun than Come with us to the twin cities of
cheering on your favorite baseball Minneapolis/St. Paul and see your
team? Join us in Kansas City for Chicago White Sox take on divi-
two exciting games between the sion rival Minnesota Twins. What
Chicago Cubs and the Kansas could be more fun than cheering
City Royals. You’ll see every pitch on your favorite team to victory?
from your reserved seats in the new Kaufman Stadium. While You’ll enjoy every pitch from your reserved field box seats in
in Kansas City, we’ll visit the Harry S. Truman Home and the new Target Field, in beautiful downtown Minneapolis.
Farm. A National Historic Site, it was often referred to as the
little White House and was home to the “People’s President.” While in Minneapolis, a nefarious gangster “Hood” or his
“Moll” will join us for an exciting look at St. Paul’s gangster
You’ll also visit the Arabia Steamboat Museum, which houses past. Our Gangster Tour will visit the sites of the Swift pay-
the complete remnants of the 1856 sidewheeler steamboat roll robbery, the Dillinger shoot-out with the FBI and more
Arabia which sank on the Missouri River in 1856. Excavated while we learn about the underworld leaders who ran the
after 130 years in a Kansas farm field, the Arabia is a treasure city in the 1920s and 30s. In the evening, dinner is at one of
trove of containing the world’s largest single collection of pre- the city’s many excellent restaurants.
Civil War supplies.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

● Free home or local pick up and return ● Free home or local pickup and return
● 5 Meals (2 dinners and 3 breakfasts) ● 4 Meals (2 dinners and 2 breakfasts)
● See 2 baseball games featuring the Chicago Cubs ● See two baseball games featuring the Chicago
and the Kansas City Royals
White Sox and the Minnesota Twins at the new
● Reserved seats for both games at the new
Target Field
Kaufman Stadium
● Visit the Harry S. Truman Home and Farm
● Reserved field box seats for both games
National Historic Site ● Gangster tour featuring sites where St. Paul’s
● Tour the unique Arabia Steamboat Museum gangsters lived up to their notoriety
● $20 in Mayflower Money ● $15 in Mayflower Money
Day One – Comfort Inn, Booneville, MO
Hampton Inn, Bloomington, MN
Days Two and Three – Crowne Plaza Hotel, Kansas City, KS
DEPARTURE DATE PER PERSON RATES DEPARTURE DATE PER PERSON RATES
June 24 Twin $739 August 5 Twin $679
Single add $229 Single add $149
Triple deduct $6 Triple deduct $4
28 | Cubs vs Kansas City Royals • White Sox vs Minnesota Twins

Toronto and Crossing
Niagara Falls Lake Michigan
featuring Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort
4 DAYS • 6 MEALS 3 DAYS • 4 MEALS

Welcome to Canada. Upon arrival in Toronto, a local guide We make our way north to Manitowoc, Wisconsin, and board
joins us for a tour of this cosmopolitan Canadian city. See the the S.S. Badger to cross Lake Michigan. While on the four-
unique City Hall building, Parliament Hill and the Chinatown hour cruise you may wish to watch a movie, play bingo or just
district. Then, soar to new heights as you are whisked away to relax and enjoy the views from the comfort of your deck chair.
the top of the famous CN Tower for a dramatic panoramic
view of Toronto and lunch. Later, we enjoy a narrated cruise You will spend time in downtown Bay City with its fine archi-
of Toronto’s harbor before continuing on to Niagara Falls. tecture, its “Early Americana” downtown shopping district
and historic waterfront. Then it’s over to Saginaw to visit the
Take a thrilling boat ride to the foot of the Falls aboard the historic Temple Theatre for a tour and viewing of a silent film
Maid of the Mist. Feel up-close the power and majesty of with accompaniment on the Barton pipe organ. An overnight
Niagara Falls from this remarkable vantage point. Let your stay at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort gives you the chance
spirit soar at the Niagara Butterfly Conservatory where an to give Lady Luck a try.
ingenious network of pathways among lush tropical flora is
highlighted by exquisite butterflies floating in the warm, We also visit the Kalamazoo Air Zoo, the 10th largest non-
moist air. Tonight enjoy the hilarious Oh Canada, Eh? Dinner government aviation museum in the nation, featuring 4-D
Show. Visit a country that shares a common border and tradi- theatres, flight simulators and a collection of rare and histor-
tion with America, our neighbor to the north, Canada. ical aircraft.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

● Free home or local pickup and return ● Free home or local pick up and return
● 6 Meals (2 dinners, 1 lunch and 3 breakfasts) ● 4 Meals (2 dinners and 2 breakfasts)
● Toronto touring including City Hall, Parliament Hill ● Ferry across Lake Michigan aboard the S.S. Badger
and Chinatown ● Spend the night at the beautiful Soaring Eagle
● Lunch atop the CN Tower Casino and Resort
● Narrated cruise of Toronto Harbour ● Enjoy free time for shopping in downtown Bay City
● Spend 2 nights in Niagara Falls, Ontario ● Tour the historic Temple Theatre and watch a Silent
● Niagara Falls cruise aboard the Maid of the Mist Film with Barton pipe organ accompaniment
● Niagara Butterfly Conservatory ● Visit the Air Zoo with its amazing collection of rare
● Oh Canada, Eh? Dinner Show and historical aircraft
● $20 in Mayflower Money ● $15 in Mayflower Money
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Day One – Ramada Hotel, London, ON Day One – Holiday Inn Express, Ludington, MI
Days Two and Three – Doubletree Resort Lodge and Spa, Day Two – Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort, Mt. Pleasant, MI
Niagara Falls, ON
DEPARTURE DATES PER PERSON RATES DEPARTURE DATES PER PERSON RATES
June 14, July 12 Twin $998 July 18 Twin $599
September 13 Single add $299 September 12 Single add $169
October 4 Triple deduct $4 October 10 Triple deduct $4
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Myrtle Beach Melodies
featuring Three Fabulous Myrtle Beach Shows
The Grand Strand, Myrtle Beach South Carolina
8 DAYS • 12 MEALS
DAY ONE – Our Journey Begins
We’re off on an Atlantic Coast musical adventure! We overnight
in Kentucky and are treated to a welcome dinner hosted by your
Tour Manager. Dinner
DAY TWO – Lexington to Columbia

Depart the Bluegrass State this morning and travel through the
Volunteer State of Tennessee as we continue to South Carolina’s
state capital, Columbia. Breakfast
DAY THREE – Welcome to the Grand Strand!

Each year, the Grand Strand beckons travelers with its 60 miles of
beautiful beaches along the Atlantic, fabulous shopping and top-
notch entertainment. Until the 1900s, only struggling farmers
and fishermen inhabited the beaches. Now, vacationers from all
Good Vibrations
over the world come here. Our oceanfront hotel is home for the
next three nights. This evening, we enjoy dinner at one of Myrtle
Beach’s fabulous seafood restaurants featuring crab legs and prime
rib! Then, sit back, relax and see why Myrtle Beach is known for
its fantastic entertainment at one of the area’s top shows!
DAY FOUR – Myrtle Beach Entertainment

Begin this morning with a leisurely stroll along the beach. Watch
for the many dolphins and porpoises that call the region home.
Can you tell the difference? You have free time this morning and
your Tour Manager can make suggestions for what to do. There
are many options including Barefoot Landing and Broadway on
the Beach for shopping, Brookgreen Gardens, golfing or simply
relaxing by the beach. Later today, we take in another show from
Myrtle Beach’s vast repertoire featuring toe-tapping, jaw-dropping
excitement. Breakfast and dinner
The Carolina Opry
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● Spend 3 nights in an Oceanfront hotel on the
Myrtle Beach area’s famous “Grand Strand”
SEE 3 OF THESE FABULOUS MYRTLE BEACH SHOWS:
● The Carolina Opry
● Hooray for Hollywood
● The Magical Spirit of Ireland
● Good Vibrations
● Legends in Concert
● Enjoy a sumptuous dinner at Crabby Mike’s,
with their incredible 120-item seafood buffet
● Enjoy free time in Myrtle Beach for shopping, golf
or to stroll the beach along the Atlantic coast
● Explore the Cape Fear Coast and the rich history of
Wilmington, North Carolina, with a local guide
● Relax aboard the Henrietta III and enjoy a narrated
Cruise Cape Fear River aboard the Henrietta III riverboat cruise with lunch
DAY FIVE – Wilmington, North Carolina ● Try your luck at Harrah’s Casino in Cherokee,
This morning we depart for North Carolina’s port city of North Carolina
Wilmington, part of what’s referred to as the Cape Fear Coast.
Rich in history and folklore, a local guide will bring the area to life ● Travel through the Great Smoky Mountains
as its enchanted shores echo with voices of the past when explor- National Park
ers, pirates, rice planters and seafarers arrived from faraway lands. ● $40 in Mayflower Money
Many are surprised to learn that Wilmington is affectionately
called “Hollywood East” as it is one of the nation’s top locations
for film production. TV shows such as Matlock, Dawson’s Creek
and One Tree Hill have been filmed here. Later, we board the
Henrietta III for a narrated riverboat lunch cruise as we hear about NORTH CAROLINA
the haunts and secrets the Cape Fear River has to share. Tonight, 1
we are treated to another of Myrtle Beach’s best shows. 1
Breakfast and lunch Cherokee
Wilmington
1 Columbia
DAY SIX – Cherokee, North Carolina 1
3 Myrtle Beach
We bid farewell to the Atlantic coast this morning and travel to
Cherokee, North Carolina, in the heart of the Smoky Mountains Overnights SOUTH Surfside Beach
and the enchanted homeland of the Cherokee Indians. We follow 1 En Route Overnights CAROLINA
a portion of the historic Blue Ridge Parkway (weather permitting) Atlantic Ocean
Visit
with its beautiful scenery. In Cherokee, we visit Harrah’s Casino Tour Route
and try our luck with 2700 video gambling games and over
60,000 square feet of casino space. You’ll have free time to play
your favorite games after checking into our hotel. Breakfast HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Day One – Holiday Inn, Lexington, KY
DAY SEVEN – The Great Smoky Mountains Day Two – Hyatt Place Hotel, Columbia, SC
We continue our journey today through the Smoky Mountains
Days Three through Five – Surfside Beach Resort,
National Park. The Cherokee people called the area Shaconage, or
Surfside Beach, SC
“Place of Blue Smoke.” The bluish mist, which clings to the
mountainsides and fills the valleys, gives the park its name and Day Six – Holiday Inn Express, Cherokee, NC
remains its most distinctive feature. We visit the park’s Visitors Day Seven – Hyatt Place Hotel, Mason, OH
Center to learn more about the area’s many natural wonders.
DAY EIGHT – Homeward Bound March 12, 19 Twin $1,159
We continue home today with wonderful memories of our tour to
Myrtle Beach and the Cape Fear Coast. Breakfast April 2, 9, May 7 Single add $369
Myrtle Beach Melodies | 31

Canadian Rockies
featuring the Calgary Stampede
Banff National Park
13 DAYS • 17 MEALS
DAYS ONE AND TWO – Travel to North Dakota and reach a height of 6,675 feet at Bow Summit. We descend to
Our Canadian Rockies adventure begins as we pass through Mistaya Canyon and Panther Falls and then pass through moun-
Wisconsin and Minnesota with its 10,000 lakes. Moving on to tains that tower 10,000 to 12,000 feet. Our day of traveling ends
North Dakota we spend the night in the capital city of Bismarck. amidst the breathtaking scenery of the mountain town of Jasper.
Dinner and breakfast Breakfast and dinner
DAY THREE – Badlands and Big Sky DAY SEVEN – Maligne Lake and Columbia Icefield
The eerie terrain of North Dakota’s Badlands passes before us. Enjoy the breathtaking scenery of Jasper National Park as we
These unique rock formations have become one of the state’s top cruise Maligne Lake with its unparalleled vistas. Learn of the local
attractions. We continue westward and enter the “Big Sky” coun- history, geology, wildlife and glaciology of Maligne Lake and the
try of Montana. Breakfast and dinner park while taking in some of the spectacular scenery in the
Rockies. This afternoon we board a Snocoach and venture out on
DAY FOUR – Crossing the Continental Divide to the Columbia Icefield. This phenomenon covers 150 square
Montana’s name is from the Spanish word for “mountain,” and miles, and its melting waters flow into the Atlantic, Pacific and
today we cross the sprawling ranges of the continental divide and Arctic Oceans. Savor magnificent views of the region as we con-
arrive in the Christmas tree capital of Kalispell for the next two tinue along the parkway to Banff. Breakfast
nights. Breakfast
DAY FIVE – Glacier National Park

The splendor of the American and Canadian Rockies lies before
us today. Montana’s Glacier National Park provides mile after mile
of unspoiled scenery. There is much to marvel at in an ever-
changing setting of fir-fringed lakes, isolated valleys and high
mountain peaks skirted by deep green pines. We traverse the con-
tinental divide again via Going-to-the-Sun Road aboard an
antique “Jammer” bus. This road, possibly the world’s most beau-
tiful mountain road, offers views of the rugged McDonald Valley
in a setting of glacial lakes, mountains and pine forests. Breakfast
DAY SIX – Arrive in Jasper

Leaving the United States today we cross into Canada at Alberta
and get ready to explore the many superb sightseeing attractions
that exist in Banff and Jasper National Parks. We pass Peyto Lake
Snocoach the Columbia Icefield
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● Travel through The Badlands of North Dakota and enjoy
the Big Sky country of Montana
● Kalispell - the Christmas Tree Capital
● Visit Glacier National Park
● Travel on Going-to-the-Sun Road in a “Jammer” antique bus
● Spend the night in Jasper National Park in the mountain
village of Jasper
● Cruise on Maligne Lake
● Enjoy a Snocoach ride on the Columbia Icefield
● Spend 2 nights in the town of Banff, inside Banff
National Park
● See Chateau Lake Louise
● Ride the Sulphur Mountain Gondola
● Reserved seating for the Calgary Stampede Rodeo and
the exciting evening Chuckwagon Races
● Buffet dinner at the Stampede and evening variety show
and fireworks display
● Celebrations Dinner Theatre
● $65 in Mayflower Money
Attend the world-famous Calgary Stampede
DAY EIGHT – Lake Louise and Sulphur Mountain

Overnights
Our touring of the area begins with a visit to the icy, blue-green
waters of Lake Louise where melt-water from Victoria Glacier car- ALBERTA
ries silt and rock dust, giving the lake its beautiful turquoise color. Visit
Jasper
Free time here to enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery and the 1 Tour Route
Maligne Lake
grandeur of Chateau Lake Louise. This afternoon we board the
Sulphur Mountain Gondola and are transported to an altitude of SASKATCHEWAN
Lake Louise
7,500 feet for an incomparable view of the mountains.
2
Regina MANITOBA
Banff 1 Calgary
1 Winnipeg
DAY NINE – Calgary Stampede 1
This morning we travel to the cowboy capital of Calgary. Billed Glacier National Park
2
itself as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth,” the Calgary Kalispell NORTH
Stampede is the world’s largest outdoor rodeo. Cowboys from MONTANA DAKOTA 1
around the globe gather for 10 days of bull-riding, steer-wrestling 1
and barrel-racing. In the evening hear the sounds of hooves 1 Bismarck 1
pounding at the Chuckwagon Races, fabulous music at the vari- Billings
ety show and bangs and blasts at the fireworks display.
DAY TEN – Saskatchewan Days One and Twelve – La Quinta Inn, Bloomington, MN
Leaving Alberta we cross into the province of Saskatchewan, Day Two – Best Western Doublewood Inn, Bismarck, ND
where the landscape is larger than life, the people down-to-earth
Day Three – Days Inn, Billings, MT
and the cultural experiences authentic.
Days Four and Five – Red Lion Hotel, Kalispell, MT
DAY ELEVEN – Celebrations Dinner Theatre Day Six – Sawridge Inn, Jasper, AB
Traveling today takes us to the province of Manitoba, one of Days Seven and Eight – Mount Royal Hotel, Banff, AB
Canada’s Prairie Provinces. Our destination is Winnipeg where Day Nine – International Hotel, Calgary, AB
dinner and light-hearted comedy await us at Celebrations Dinner Day Ten – Best Western Seven Oaks Inn, Regina, SK
Theatre. Dinner
Day Eleven – Best Western Charterhouse Hotel, Winnipeg, MB
DAYS TWELVE AND THIRTEEN – Traveling Home
Crossing back into the United States our journey brings us to
Minnesota where we gather for our farewell dinner, before arriv-
ing home with memories of our adventure in one of the world’s July 9 Twin $2,879
most beautiful areas. 2 Breakfasts and dinner Single add $1,439
Triple deduct $24
Canadian Rockies | 33
Colorado’s Historic Trains
featuring Four Historic Trains
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
DAY ONE – We’re Off!
“All Aboard!” our motorcoach...but just for the time being. Get
ready for a thrilling tour filled with trains and a unique look into
our nation’s history of western expansion. Dinner
DAY TWO – Arrive Colorado

Following breakfast, we continue west and arrive in Burlington,
located in Colorado’s Outback, the heart of the Eastern Plains. We
enjoy an Old West-style horse-drawn wagon ride followed by a ride
on the Kit Carson County Carousel. The carousel has been fully
restored to its original splendor and is known to be the “jewel” of
all carousels. It was carved by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company
in 1905 and is now a National Historic Landmark. We visit “Old
Town” Burlington, where you’ll find a depot built in 1889, with its
original rail cars, as well as numerous other historic buildings Royal Gorge Scenic Railway
including a bank, barber shop and blacksmith shop. All provide a
unique perspective of what it must have been like to have lived at DAY THREE – Colorado Springs
that time. Breakfast and dinner This morning we head for Colorado Springs. Here we visit the stun-
ning Garden of the Gods. It is a 1300+ acre park where flora and
fauna reflect the rich diversity of the terrain, and red sandstone for-
mations tell a unique geological story. The Garden lies at the base
of Pikes Peak, which is our next adventure. “Ride to the Clouds!”
and board the Pikes Peak Cog Railway, the highest cog railroad in
the U.S. stretching nine miles long. Breakfast and dinner
DAY FOUR – Royal Gorge Scenic Railway

Welcome to Canon City, home of the Royal Gorge. Today we enjoy
another journey by train aboard the Royal Gorge Scenic Railway.
The 12-mile route follows the most famous portion of the old
Denver and Rio Grande Western train line. We ride through the
“Grand Canyon of the Arkansas” on an unforgettable journey over
the famous Hanging Bridge, which clings precariously to the steep
granite walls of the Royal Gorge. This evening we gather for dinner
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
together. Breakfast and dinner
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● 10 Day Motorcoach and Scenic Train Holiday
● Horse-drawn wagon ride and the Kit Carson Carousel
● Colorado Springs and the beautiful Garden of the Gods
● Denver city tour
● Great Platte River Road Memorial
EXPERIENCE 4 GREAT TRAIN RIDES

FOLLOWING HISTORICAL ROUTES OF THE OLD WEST:
● Pikes Peak Cog Railway
● Royal Gorge Scenic Railway
● Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad
● Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
Durango & Silverton Train Overnights

DAY FIVE – Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad 1 En Route Overnights
Today we’ll ride the original Rio Grande Line over the Rockies Visit
aboard the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. This is America’s Tour Route
most spectacular narrow gauge steam railroad, covering over 50 Train Tour Aurora 1
miles of wild and rugged territory between Antonito and Cumbres 2
Pass. We enjoy lunch at the halfway stop, Osier, as we imagine the COLORADO 1
gold and silver miners and loggers who traveled the same route Grand Junction
1 Pikes Peak 1
long ago. Lunch Cog Railroad Burlington
Silverton 1 Colorado Springs
DAY SIX – Durango & Silverton Train Durago & Royal Gorge
Scenic Railroad
It’s “full steam ahead” again today as we board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Canyon City
Guage Railroad
Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Voted one of the “Top Ten Most 1 Alamosa
Exciting Train Journeys in the World” by the Society of American Durango 1
Travel Writers, this route winds through the spectacular and breath- Antonito
taking canyons in the remote wilderness of the two-million acre San
Juan National Forest. The locomotives used today remain 100% Chama Cumbres & Toltec
coal-fired, steam-operated and are maintained in their original con- Scenic Railway
dition. This evening we gather again for dinner and reflect on our
day’s adventure. Breakfast and dinner
NEW MEXICO
DAY SEVEN – The Rockies

This morning we go through the spectacular Rocky Mountains. HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Witness some of Colorado’s most breathtaking scenery before arriv- Day One – Comfort Inn, Omaha, NE
ing in the Denver area for our next two nights. Dinner Day Two – Comfort Inn, Burlington, CO
Day Three – Drury Inn, Colorado Springs, CO
DAY EIGHT – Denver
Following breakfast we have a city tour of Denver, capital of Day Four – Inn of the Rio Grande Hotel, Alamosa, CO
Colorado, including the State Capitol Building and Civic Center. Day Five – Comfort Inn, Durango, CO
The afternoon is yours to explore Denver on your own or shop. Day Six – Doubletree Grand Junction Hotel, Grand Junction, CO
Days Seven and Eight – Doubletree Hotel Southeast, Aurora, CO
DAY NINE – Denver to Lincoln, Nebraska Day Nine – Comfort Suites, Lincoln, NE
After breakfast set off for the new Great Platte River Road Memorial.
This evening we join together one last time for dinner.
August 16 Twin $1,989
DAY TEN – Homeward Bound September 17, 20, 27 Single add $699
We travel home today with new knowledge and fond memories of Triple deduct $18
our western railroads adventure. Breakfast
Colorado’s Historic Trains | 35

National Parks of the Southwest
featuring Four National Parks
The Grand Canyon
DAYS ONE AND TWO – Westward Bound
Get ready for the trip of a lifetime and the awesome beauty of
America’s National Parks. After a welcome dinner and lodging in
Iowa, we continue to Kansas, land of the Pony Express.
Dinner and breakfast
DAY THREE – Hays to Denver

Following breakfast, local frontiersman “Buffalo Bill Cody” joins us
at Fort Hays to share tales of his life as a buffalo hunter on the
plains near Hays City. Later we enter the Rocky Mountain State of
Colorado and our home for the evening. Breakfast and dinner
DAY FOUR – Dead Horse Point Sate Park

The Rocky Mountains loom large on the horizon as we depart
Denver this morning. We cross the Continental Divide and travel
through some of the most scenic and naturally beautiful country in
the U.S. En route to Moab, view the surrounding canyon lands, a
colorful landscape eroded into canyons, mesas and buttes by the Arches National Park
Colorado River. We visit Dead Horse Point State Park, which sits
Hoodoos, are the creation of wind and water erosion over eons of
atop a 2,000-foot peninsula known for the herds of wild horses that
time. The natural orange and red hues that color these formations
once roamed here. Breakfast
are the result of iron oxidizing within the rock. Bryce Canyon
National Park is truly one of the most spectacular scenic wonders
DAY FIVE – Arches National Park in the world. Step down inside these canyons and you will feel as if
and Colorado River Float Trip you have entered another world. Breakfast
Arches National Park contains the largest concentration of stone
arches in the world. A local guide shows us the massive sandstone
DAY SEVEN – Moqui Cave and Zion National Park
arches and describes the culture of those that have occupied the
Our day begins with a stop at Moqui Cave. Cut into a sheer cliff,
region. Enjoy lunch before boarding a raft for a float trip on the
this 200-foot sandstone cave depicts the lives and architectural
Colorado River. During the leisurely ride our oarsman will tell us
achievements of the ancient Americans of Southern Utah. Traveling
tales of the area as we explore river passages with names like Fisher
south, we visit Zion National Park. The first settlers in the area
Towers and Professor Valley. Breakfast and lunch
referred to Zion as “The Heavenly City of God” and you will dis-
cover why. Sheer cliffs and painted walls of color close in as we
DAY SIX – Bryce Canyon National Park tour the canyon cut by the Virgin River. We will have a guided tour
We depart Moab this morning and travel south into Utah’s Bryce
to hidden waterfalls and abundant wildlife. Breakfast
Canyon National Park. The formations within the park, called
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● Fort Hays visit with “Buffalo Bill Cody”
● Experience a float trip along the Colorado River
● Moqui Cave Museum
● Enjoy a Dutch oven BBQ dinner
● Dead Horse Point State Park
● Palo Duro Canyon
● Panoramic city tour of Oklahoma City
● Museum of Western Expansion and The Gateway Arch
EXPERIENCE 4 OF AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS:

● Arches National Park
● Bryce Canyon National Park
● Zion National Park
● Grand Canyon’s North Rim
Zion National Park

Overnights
DAY EIGHT – Grand Canyon North Rim 1 En Route Overnights
Prepare for a truly visual treat today as we travel to the North Rim Visit
of Grand Canyon National Park. World-renowned for its remark- Tour Route
able beauty and diverse range of rock layers, the Grand Canyon
offers visitors an unmatched display of scenic wonder. Carved by UTAH
Arches Aurora
the mighty Colorado River and one million years in the making, the National Park 1
2
Grand Canyon provides unparalleled views and limitless photo Bryce Canyon
National Park Moab
opportunities. Tonight, enjoy dinner and fun at a real chuckwagon 2
cookout, featuring dinner cooked in a traditional Dutch oven. Dead Horse
3 Kanab Point State Park COLORADO
Zion
National
DAY NINE – Kanab to Gallup, New Mexico Park
Our route today takes us through Grand Staircase - Escalante
National Monument and Vermillion Cliffs National Monument as Grand Canyon
we make our way into Arizona. Then it’s on to New Mexico and our North Rim 3
Gallup 1
hotel for the night. Breakfast and dinner
ARIZONA NEW MEXICO
DAY TEN – Amarillo
The most dominating landmark in sight today is Mount Taylor,
sacred to the Navajo and the Pueblo Indians of Acoma. They believe
that the mountain is fastened to the sky with a great flint knife dec- HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
orated with turquoise and that it’s the home of Turquoise Boy and Day One – La Quinta Inn, Clive, IA
Yellow Corn Girl. Tonight’s dinner is at the Big Texan Steak Ranch, Day Two – Fairfield Inn, Hays, KS
named as one of the top ten steakhouses in Texas. Day Three – Doubletree Hotel Southeast, Aurora, CO
Days Four and Five – La Quinta Inn, Moab, UT
DAY ELEVEN – Texas to Oklahoma Days Six through Eight – Parry Lodge, Kanab, UT
This morning visit the “Grand Canyon of Texas.” Here lies the stun- Day Nine – Best Western Inn, Gallup, NM
ning grandeur of Palo Duro Canyon, a 60-mile-long and 800-foot- Day Ten – Days Inn, Amarillo, TX
deep canyon carved out of the Texas High Plains. Arriving in Day Eleven – Ramada Inn, Oklahoma City, OK
Oklahoma City enjoy a panoramic tour including the Stockyards,
Day Twelve – Holiday Inn, Eureka, MO
Bricktown and the downtown area. You will also see its crowning
glory, the Capitol. Breakfast
DAYS TWELVE AND THIRTEEN – Homeward Bound DEPARTURE DATES PER PERSON RATES
Traveling home we gather in Missouri for our farewell dinner. We May 14 Twin $1,879
visit the Museum of Western Expansion in St. Louis before arriving
home with memories of America’s National Parks. September 17 Single add $799
2 Breakfasts and dinner Triple deduct $24
National Parks of the Southwest | 37

Yellowstone and
Grand Teton National Parks
Old Faithful
DAYS ONE AND TWO – Travel to North Dakota DAY FOUR – Buffalo Bill Territory
Our Yellowstone and Grand Teton adventure begins as we pass This morning we visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center for a look
through Wisconsin and Minnesota with its 10,000 lakes. Moving at what has been called the “Smithsonian of the West.” The center
on we arrive in North Dakota where are treated to fun and enter- celebrates the Spirit of the American West and houses an impres-
tainment at the Medora Musical. 2 Dinners and breakfast sive collection of western art, firearms and western culture and tra-
ditions. Later, we travel into Yellowstone National Park, America’s
DAY THREE – Little Bighorn Battlefield first national park and one of its grandest. Dinner
and Cody Nite Rodeo
Depart North Dakota today and enter the Treasure State of DAY FIVE – Yellowstone National Park
Montana. We stop at the Little Bighorn Battlefield National We explore Yellowstone today in all its glory on a guided tour. We
Monument, the site of General Custer’s last stand. Continuing into watch Old Faithful blow off some steam and see the upper and
Wyoming we arrive in Cody, “the Rodeo Capital of the World.” lower falls of Yellowstone’s Grand Canyon, one of the most breath-
Tonight, we attend the Cody Nite Rodeo, complete with Bull taking sights inside the park. In addition, there are many other nat-
Riding, Barrel Racing and Saddle Bronc Riding. Breakfast ural geothermal sites. Geysers, mud paint pots and venting occur
regularly throughout the region. Breakfast
DAY SIX – Snake River Rafting

Board a scenic rafting adventure today on the Snake River through
Grand Teton National Park and the National Elk Refuge. Jackson
Hole offers western charm at its finest. Later, enjoy a stroll down
wooden sidewalks and watch for shoot-outs on the town square.
Breakfast
DAY SEVEN – Oregon Trail and Baby Grand Canyon

Today we cross the Continental Divide as we follow the Oregon
Trail just as the pioneers did before us. The way is dotted with ghost
towns, reminders of the arduous trek west. Later we visit Hell’s Half
Acre, a 320-acre depression, which is sometimes called the Baby
Grand Canyon, and contains brightly colored and unique rock for-
mations caused by erosion. This afternoon we arrive in Casper and
our hotel for the night. Breakfast
Float trip on the Snake River
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● Enjoy “The Greatest Show in the West”
the Medora Musical
● Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument
● Travel through the Bighorn Mountains
● Cody Nite Rodeo
● Buffalo Bill Historical Center
● Yellowstone, America’s first National Park
● Snake River float trip through Grand Teton National Park
● Travel the Oregon Trail
Crazy Horse National Monument
● Crazy Horse Memorial
DAY EIGHT – Crazy Horse National Monument ● Big Thunder Gold Mine
This morning it’s on to South Dakota. This region provided the
magnificent backdrop for the movie Dances with Wolves. We skirt ● Ride on the Black Hills Central Railroad
the edge of Thunder Basin National Grassland, site of many U.S. ● Borglum Historical Center
Cavalry and Native American skirmishes, before arriving at the
awe-inspiring Crazy Horse National Memorial. Later we arrive at
● Mt. Rushmore
our hotel in Keystone, our home for the next two nights. ● $55 in Mayflower Money
DAY NINE – Black Hills Central Railroad Overnights

and Mt. Rushmore 1 En Route Overnights
We begin the day with a visit to the Big Thunder Gold Mine where Visit
you have the opportunity to strike it rich. Then, board the 1880 Tour Route
Train of the Black Hills Central Railroad where our journey takes us
along the tracks laid in the 1880s to service the area mines and
NORTH
today offers spectacular mountain scenery. A brief stop is planned Medora
DAKOTA
at the Borglum Historical Center to learn more about the man who MONTANA 1
Little Bighorn 1
carved the incredible Mt. Rushmore, the largest statue monument
in the world and one of America’s most endearing landmarks. Yellowstone Battlefield
National Park
Breakfast
Grand 2
SOUTH DAKOTA
1 Black Hills
Teton Keystone Central Railroad
DAYS TEN AND ELEVEN – Return Home National Cody 2
We begin our journey home by traveling across South Dakota and Park 1 1
into Minnesota where we gather for our farewell dinner and share Jackson Mt. Rushmore
wonderful memories and warm thoughts of our Yellowstone and
Grand Teton National Parks adventure. 2 Breakfasts and dinner WYOMING 1
Casper
Day One – AmericInn, St. Cloud, MN
Day Two – Badlands Hotel, Medora, ND
Day Three – Holiday Inn, Cody, WY
Days Four and Five – Yellowstone National Park Lodges, WY
Day Six – 49er Inn and Suites, Jackson Hole, WY
Day Seven – Quality Inn, Casper, WY
Days Eight and Nine – Rushmore Express, Keystone, SD
Day Ten – Holiday Inn Express, Worthington, MN

July 16 Twin $2,349
Single add $1,099
Triple deduct $20
Mt. Rushmore
Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks | 39

Arizona’s Historic Trains
featuring Sedona and the Grand Canyon Railway
Grand Canyon Railway
DAYS ONE AND TWO – Depart on our Journey
Meeting new friends, getting to know your Tour Manager and a
welcome dinner highlight the first two days of your journey west.
DAY THREE – New Mexico Land of Enchantment

Crossing Texas takes us into New Mexico, known as the “Land of
Enchantment.” Scenery abounds as the unique landscape filled
with colorful, weathered mesas and buttes offers visual surprises
around every bend in the road. Breakfast
DAY FOUR – Montezuma Castle and Sedona Trolley Tour

Arriving in Arizona, we visit Montezuma Castle National
Monument, an ancient five-story Indian dwelling carved out of a
great limestone cliff. Our narrated trolley tour of Sedona visits the
south side of town, highlighted by Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts
Village, Gallery Row, and a stop at the famous Chapel of the Holy
Cross. Later, we arrive at our hotel, set in the heart of Red Rock
country. Breakfast and dinner
DAY FIVE – Grand Canyon Railway

Travel to Grand Canyon National Park aboard the vintage Grand
Canyon Railway and watch the ever-changing terrain, from high
desert to prairie to pine. You will have ample time to explore
Verde Canyon Railroad
Grand Canyon Village or use the free park shuttle system for
breathtaking views. Later, we drive through beautiful Oak Creek and art. Later we climb aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad for a
Canyon, offering spectacular views as we wind our way back to spectacular journey over old-fashioned trestles, past ancient
Sedona. Breakfast Indian ruins and through a 700-foot tunnel. Enjoy the views from
the comfort of your First Class seat or from one of the open-air
DAY SIX – Verde Canyon Railroad viewing cars. Watch for wildflowers, blooming cacti and wildlife
This morning, we stop in Jerome, an old mining town and melt- in their natural habitat. Tonight, you'll chow down with a chuck-
ing pot for those who dreamed of making a quick fortune. Once wagon supper at the Blazin’ M Ranch and Western Stage Show.
virtually a ghost town, it is now restored with shops, museums Breakfast and dinner
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● Spend 4 nights in Sedona, the heart of red rock country
● Visit Montezuma Castle National Monument, an ancient
Indian dwelling carved into a limestone cliff
● Ride the Grand Canyon Railway to the edge of the
Grand Canyon’s awesome South Rim
● Experience the breathtaking beauty of Grand Canyon
National Park
● Narrated trolley tour of Sedona
● Relax with a day at leisure in Sedona for shopping and
exploring on your own, or take an optional Jeep Tour
● Journey through Verde Canyon in first class comfort
Red Rocks of Sedona
aboard the Verde Canyon Railroad
DAY SEVEN – Sedona at Leisure
Sedona, an artist community, is set amongst the red-hued rocks of
● Enjoy rip-roarin’ entertainment and a chuckwagon
Oak Creek Canyon. Its breathtaking beauty fills the senses and supper at the Blazin’ M Ranch and Western Stage Show
soothes the soul. Today has been reserved as a day of leisure. Sit ● $55 in Mayflower Money
back, relax and enjoy the warmth of the Arizona sun, explore the
eclectic art galleries and craft shops, or take an optional guided
jeep tour through the Sedona backcountry. Breakfast
DAY EIGHT – Albuquerque Grand Canyon

Before leaving Arizona today we drive through one of the world’s South Rim
largest and most colorful concentrations of petrified wood at Grand Canyon
Petrified Forest National Park. We’ll stop at the visitor center and Railroad NEW MEXICO
Williams Gallup
see the Painted Desert Inn National Historic Landmark before 2
1
continuing on to New Mexico. Breakfast and dinner Perkinsville 2
Verde Canyon 4
DAY NINE – Oklahoma Railroad 1
Sedona
We continue the journey eastward through the Lone Star state of Albuquerque
Texas and to Oklahoma, known as The Sooner State, where we Jerome
spend the night. Breakfast Overnights
ARIZONA 1 En Route Overnights
DAYS TEN AND ELEVEN – Travel Home Visit
Leaving Oklahoma, our Tour Manager hosts a farewell dinner on Tour Route
our last night in Missouri before continuing home with new
Train Tour
friends and wonderful memories. 2 Breakfasts and dinner
Days One and Ten – La Quinta Inn, Springfield, MO
Day Two – Days Inn , Amarillo, TX
Day Three – Howard Johnson, Gallup, NM
Days Four through Seven – Best Western Inn of Sedona, Sedona, AZ
Day Eight – Hawthorne Suites, Albuquerque, NM
Day Nine – Comfort Inn, Elk City, OK

July 10 Twin $2,099
September 18 Single add $929
Triple deduct $20
Grand Canyon National Park
Arizona’s Historic Trains | 41

Trains and Canyons of
the Southwest featuring Two Historic Trains and Two National Parks
Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad
DAYS ONE AND TWO – Westward Bound DAY FOUR – Arrive in Moab, Utah
Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride as we travel west through Iowa, Get ready for some spectacular scenery as we pass through
where our Tour Manager hosts a welcome dinner, before contin- Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. This is alpine ski country and the
uing into Nebraska for a visit to the Great Platte River Road villages of Vail, Breckenridge and Copper Mountain dot the
Archway followed by an overnight stay. Dinner and breakfast region. We cross the continental divide and enter the Beehive
State of Utah. Later, we arrive in Moab, a green, verdant valley in
DAY THREE – Denver, Colorado the heart of Utah’s canyonlands and our home for the next three
We get our first glimpse of the incredible Rocky Mountains as we nights. Breakfast
arrive in the Centennial Sate of Colorado, so named as it became
a state in the year 1876, 100 years after the signing of the nation’s DAY FIVE – Dead Horse Point State Park and Moab
Declaration of Independence. Breakfast and dinner We begin our local touring with a visit to Dead Horse Point State
Park with its amazing views of the Colorado River as it snakes its
way through the massive sandstone walls, colorful canyons,
mesas and buttes of the area. Here, the Colorado and Green Rivers
converge to form a plateau, which offers spectacular views across
the park. Later, we stop at the Moab Information Center and
enjoy free time in this town known for its warmth, hospitality and
small resort town feel. Breakfast and dinner
DAY SIX – Arches National Park

and Colorado River Float Trip
Arches National Park contains the largest concentration of stone
arches in the world. A local guide shows us the massive sand-
stone arches and describes the culture of those that have occupied
the region. Enjoy lunch before boarding a raft for a float trip on
the Colorado River. During the leisurely ride our oarsman will
tell tales of the area as we explore river passages with names like
Fisher Towers and Professor Valley. Breakfast and lunch
DAY SEVEN – Mesa Verde National Park

Today we explore the amazing Spruce Tree Cliff Dwellings of the
Anasazi Indians at Mesa Verde National Park. Learn the history
of “the Ancient Ones” and view the famous Cliff Palace, one of
the largest of the 700-year old dwellings. Breakfast and dinner
Dead Horse Point State Park
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● Spend 3 nights in Moab, a green verdant valley at the
heart of Utah’s canyonlands
● Tour Arches National Park with a local guide and embark
on a scenic float trip and lunch along the Colorado River
● Visit Dead Horse Point State Park with its breathtaking
panorama of the Canyonlands’ sculpted pinnacles and
buttes
● Visit Mesa Verde National Park with its amazing cliff
dwellings, home to “the Ancient Ones,” the Anasazi Indians
● Ride the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad,
voted one of the “Top Ten Most Exciting Train Journeys
in the World”
● Spend 2 nights in historic Durango, in the heart of
the Colorado mountains
Mesa Verde National Park ● Ride the original Rio Grande Line aboard the
Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad, one of America’s
DAY EIGHT – Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad most spectacular narrow gauge steam trains
It’s “full steam ahead” as we board the Durango & Silverton
Narrow Gauge Railroad. Voted one of the “Top Ten Most Exciting
● Learn the history of Santa Fe on a walking tour with a
Train Journeys in the World” by the Society of American Travel local guide to visit Loretto Chapel and San Miguel Mission
Writers, the train winds through the spectacular and breathtaking ● $65 in Mayflower Money
canyons in the remote wilderness of the two-million-acre San
Juan National Forest. The locomotives used today remain entire-
ly coal-fired, steam-operated and are maintained in their original
condition. Breakfast
COLORADO
UTAH Arches
DAY NINE – Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad National Park Aurora 2
Today we ride the original Rio Grande Line over the Rockies 1
aboard the Cumbres & Toltec Scenic Railroad. This is America’s Moab Silverton
3
most spectacular narrow gauge steam railroad and it explores 50 Durango & Silverton
Dead Horse Narrow Gauge Railroad
miles of wild and rugged territory between Chama, New Mexico, Point State Park
and Antonito, Colorado. We will travel through Cumbres Pass, Mesa Verde 2 Durango
the highest point on the railroad and enjoy lunch at Osier. Here National Park Antonito
you can imagine what the region was like when the gold and sil- Chama
Overnights
ver miners as well as the loggers traveled the same route long ago. Cumbres & Toltec
Breakfast and lunch 1 En Route Overnights Scenic Railroad
1 2
Visit
Santa Fe
DAY TEN – Santa Fe Touring Tour Route
Santa Fe, New Mexico, one of the most attractive and historic Train Tour NEW MEXICO
towns in the Southwest, is also the oldest state capital. Founded
in 1610, the “City of Holy Faith” remains a wealth of Old World
charm. We take a walking tour down the Old Santa Fe Trail to see HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
San Miguel Mission, Loretto Chapel and Santa Fe Plaza. The Day One – Holiday Inn Express, Council Bluffs, IA
afternoon is free to explore the city on your own. Tonight, join Day Two – La Quinta Inn, North Platte, NE
your fellow travelers for dinner with a chance to sample some Day Three – Doubletree Hotel Southeast, Aurora, CO
authentic southwestern cuisine. Breakfast and dinner Days Four through Six – La Quinta Inn, Moab, UT
Days Seven and Eight – Ramada Limited, Durango, CO
DAY ELEVEN – Oklahoma
Days Nine and Ten – La Quinta Inn, Santa Fe, NM
We begin our journey eastward as we depart New Mexico and
cross the Lone Star state of Texas into Oklahoma where we spend Day Eleven – Comfort Inn, Elk City, OK
the night. Breakfast Day Twelve – Baymont Inn, Rolla, MO
DAYS TWELVE AND THIRTEEN – Home DEPARTURE DATES

Leaving Oklahoma, our Tour Manager hosts a farewell dinner on
PER PERSON RATES
our last night in Missouri before continuing home with new August 5 Twin $2,499
friends and wonderful memories. 2 Breakfasts and dinner September 12 Single add $1,079
Triple deduct $24
Trains and Canyons of the Southwest | 43

Montana and Glacier
National Park featuring Yellowstone and the Black Hills
Glacier National Park
DAYS ONE AND TWO – Westward Bound
Our travels take us through Minnesota to South Dakota as we jour-
ney West. Our Tour Manager hosts a get-acquainted dinner along
the way. Dinner and breakfast
DAY THREE – Arrive in Montana

Crossing into Montana today takes us through rolling prairie and
past sprawling wheat farms and cattle ranches to the town of
Lewistown. An agricultural community, Lewistown is set between
the Judith and Snowy Mountain ranges. Breakfast and dinner
DAY FOUR – Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center

Today we travel to Great Falls, the area that held great significance
for the Lewis & Clark Expedition. Here we visit the Lewis and
Clark Interpretive Center. The explorers were forced to spend near-
ly a month around the falls in June 1805. Much of the Missouri
River in this area remains as it was when Lewis and Clark first Tour Glacier National Park in a “Jammer”
viewed it over 200 years ago. At Browning, the headquarters for the
Blackfeet Indians, we visit the Museum of the Plains Indian. We’ll DAY SIX – Big Fork and St. Ignatius Mission
see the comprehensive collection of cultural artifacts and exhibits We begin the day with a visit to Conrad Mansion. This Norman-
housed here before arriving at East Glacier. Breakfast style mansion is an example of luxurious 19th-century living, from
its exquisitely landscaped gardens to its collection of original furni-
DAY FIVE – Glacier National Park ture, toys and clothing. We continue to the picturesque town of Big
Welcome to Glacier National Park! Founded in 1910, the park is a Fork. Chosen as “One of the 50 Great Towns of the West,” Big Fork
land of mountain ranges carved by prehistoric ice rivers. The vistas features a collection of unique shops and galleries in a Western
seen from Going-to-the-Sun Road are breathtaking and a photogra- mountain setting. Later, we stop at St. Ignatius Mission which fea-
pher’s paradise. The best way to travel is via the Red Buses whose tures 61 original paintings by Brother Joseph Carignano S.J. on its
drivers are known as “Jammers.” The antique red buses are both a walls and ceiling, before arriving in Missoula. Breakfast
symbol of the park and a reminder of a time when adventurous
travel was done with style. The name “jammer” is carried over DAY SEVEN – Old Montana Prison and Ghost Towns
from the days when the buses had standard transmissions and the Registered on the National Register of Historic Places, the Old
drivers could be heard “jamming” the gears as they drove up and Montana Prison was built by inmate labor and held at least one
down the rugged mountainous highway. We journey from Lake member of Butch Cassidy’s famous “Wild Bunch.” We’ll visit the
McDonald to Rising Sun, named one of the top 100 most scenic museum before stopping at the “ghost town” of Nevada City, a for-
drives. Breakfast and dinner mer mining town which features a marvelous collection of build-
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● 18 Meals (6 dinners 12 breakfasts)
● Spend 2 nights at the historic Glacier Park Lodge
in East Glacier, Montana
● Travel the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road in a “Jammer”
Red Bus through Glacier National Park
● Trace the footsteps of two of the nation’s greatest
explorers at the Lewis and Clark Interpretive Center
● Visit Montana’s Old Prison Museum, St. Ignatius Mission
and Virginia City ghost town
● Spend 2 nights in West Yellowstone, just outside
Deadwood, South Dakota Yellowstone National Park
ings from the 1860’s. At Virginia City, why not sample the sweets at
● Touring in Yellowstone National Park, America’s first
Cousin’s Candy Shop. Later, we arrive in West Yellowstone with national park and home to famed geyser, Old Faithful
plenty of time for shopping and browsing the many shops. ● Visit the Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Breakfast ● Spend free time in historic Deadwood, a National
Historic Landmark
DAY EIGHT – Yellowstone National Park
Today we explore America’s first national park, Yellowstone in all its ● Black Hills touring including Mount Rushmore National
glory on a guided tour. See Old Faithful blow off some steam and Memorial and Crazy Horse Monument
see the upper and lower falls of Yellowstone's Grand Canyon, one ● Special farewell dinner at K Bar S Lodge, a rustic
of the most breathtaking sights inside the park. In addition, there forest refuge
are many other natural geothermal sites. Geysers, mud paint pots
and venting occurring regularly throughout the region.
Overnights
DAY NINE – Buffalo Bill Historical Center
Glacier 1 En Route Overnights
Forests of lodgepole pines dot the landscape as we enjoy the spec-
National Park Visit
tacular beauty of Wyoming. This is cowboy country where cattle
graze among wildflowers on the high altitude grasslands. One high- 2 East Glacier Tour Route
light is our visit to the Buffalo Bill Historical Center which includes
an outstanding collection of our western heroes. It's not unusual to MONTANA NORTH
see cowboys working their herds as we travel to Billings for the 1 1 Lewistown DAKOTA
night. Breakfast Missoula
1
Bismarck 1
1 Billings
DAY TEN – Little Bighorn National Monument
and Deadwood West 2 SOUTH
The Crow Indian Reservation is the site of the Little Bighorn Yellowstone Yellowstone
National Park Deadwood DAKOTA
Battlefield National Monument. It was here that the U.S. Army’s 7th 2 Rapid City
Cavalry and the Lakota and Cheyenne Indian Nations met on the WYOMING 1
field of battle. The rolling grasslands of the region have provided a Mt. Rushmore
magnificent backdrop for such movies as Dances with Wolves. While
en route today we stop at the frolicking, restored frontier town of
Deadwood, South Dakota. Enjoy a tour of Deadwood and “Boot HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Hill,” final resting place of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok. Day One – La Quinta Inn, Bloomington, MN
Breakfast and dinner Day Two – Best Western Doublewood, Bismarck, ND
Day Three – Yogo Inn, Lewistown, MT
DAY ELEVEN – Black Hills Touring Days Four and Five – Glacier Park Lodge, East Glacier, MT
Today we venture into the Badlands with a local guide. Badlands
Day Six – Red Lion Inn, Missoula, MT
National Park consists of nearly 244,000 acres of sharply eroded
buttes, pinnacles and spires blended with the largest protected Days Seven and Eight – Best Western Desert Inn,
West Yellowstone, MT
mixed grass prairie in the United States. See Mt. Rushmore, a stir-
ring monument dedicated to our country's greatest leaders. We also Day Nine – Quality Inn, Billings, MT
stop at Crazy Horse Monument, honoring the Indians native to the Days Ten and Eleven – Comfort Inn, Rapid City, SD
land. This evening enjoy a wonderful dinner at the K Bar S Lodge. Day Twelve – AmericInn, Richfield, MN
Breakfast
DAYS TWELVE AND THIRTEEN – Home July 17 Twin $2,599
Travelling home, we gather in Minnesota for our farewell dinner.
August 17 Single add $1,319
We arrive home with new friends and wonderful memories of the
“Treasure State.” 2 Breakfasts and dinner Triple deduct $24
Montana and Glacier National Park | 45

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
Hot air balloons color the sky above Albuquerque
DAYS ONE AND TWO – Our Journey Begins DAY FOUR – Balloon Fiesta and City Touring
Get ready as we take off for one of the most breathtaking specta- It’s an early start today as we depart for the Fiesta Grounds and
cles these United States has to offer. Enjoy a get acquainted din- the Opening Ceremonies. Founded in 1972, the Albuquerque
ner in Missouri before moving on to Oklahoma City. Balloon Fiesta began with 13 balloons and has grown to more
Dinner and breakfast than 700 from all over the world. We view the “mass ascension”
of these specially-shaped balloons as they lift off at sunrise. This
DAY THREE – Oklahoma City to Albuquerque afternoon, a local guide joins us for a narrated tour of
We travel across the Texas Panhandle today and arrive in New Albuquerque including Old Town. Breakfast
Mexico. Each October, the skies of New Mexico are painted with
hundreds of balloons as they lift off from Albuquerque’s Fiesta DAY FIVE – The Balloon Glow
Park. This evening we gather with our fellow traveling compan- This morning is free to enjoy Old Town Albuquerque on your
ions for dinner at our hotel. Then settle in for four nights in the own. The serene village has been the focal point of community
heart of Albuquerque. Breakfast and dinner life since 1706. Tonight, get ready for a real treat at the Balloon
Glow event. Just before dusk, the burners of nearly 500 balloons
are ignited and the evening sky fills with a kaleidoscope of bril-
liant, luminous color. Top off the evening with a vivid fireworks
display. Breakfast
DAY SIX – Acoma Sky City

and Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway
Set atop a mesa 350 feet above the desert floor is one of the old-
est continuously occupied settlements in the United States,
Acoma Sky City. A local guide shows us the still occupied homes.
We visit Saint Stephen’s mission church, a national historic land-
mark. Then we make our way back to Albuquerque for a thrilling
ride aboard the world’s longest aerial tramway. On Sandia Peak
Aerial Tramway you will be transported above the deep canyons
and breathtaking terrains for an incredible view of the Rio Grande
Valley. Keep an eye out for the mule deer, eagles and black bear
that inhabit the area. Breakfast and dinner
Balloon Glow
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● Spend 4 nights in the heart of Albuquerque
● Attend the Balloon Fiesta Opening Ceremonies
● Marvel at the sunrise “Mass Ascension”
● Guided tour of Albuquerque including Old Town
● See the Balloon Glow and fireworks display
● Visit Acoma Sky City
Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway
● Sandia Peak Aerial Tramway
DAY SEVEN – Santa Fe
Upon our arrival in Santa Fe, a local guide takes us on a historic ● Santa Fe touring including Governor’s Plaza,
walking tour including the Governor’s Plaza, San Miguel Mission San Miguel Mission and Loretto Chapel
and Loretto Chapel with its mysterious and free-standing spiral
staircase. Breakfast
● Bandelier National Monument
● Visit Taos Pueblo
DAY EIGHT – Bandelier National Monument
Today we travel into the Jemez Mountains to Bandelier National ● $55 in Mayflower Money
Monument. Bandelier’s human history extends back for over
10,000 years when nomadic hunter-gatherers followed migrating
wildlife across the mesas and canyons. The ancestors of modern
Overnights
Pueblo people built thriving communities in this area called
Bandelier about 600 years ago. Several thousand of these ancestral 1 En Route Overnights
Pueblo dwellings are found among the pink mesas and sheer- Visit
walled canyons. Breakfast Denver 1
1 Tour Route
Aurora
DAY NINE – Taos and Denver
Heading north today we arrive in Taos. Established by the Spanish COLORADO
in the 1770s, Taos has a rich cultural heritage. We visit Taos
Pueblo, an ancient community continuously inhabited for over
one thousand years. Long before Columbus arrived in America
Bandelier Taos
the Taos Indians inhabited their valley. Today, Taos Pueblo is a
U.S. National Historic Landmark and is an architectural wonder
National
Monument
OKLAHOMA
with its multi-storied residential complex of reddish-brown adobe 2 Santa Fe 1
1
dominating the landscape. Later, we continue to Colorado and the Acoma 4 Oklahoma City
“Mile High” city of Denver. Breakfast Sky City Albuquerque
DAYS TEN AND ELEVEN – Lincoln and Home NEW MEXICO

Say goodbye to Colorado and the Rocky Mountains as we travel
east into Nebraska for our farewell dinner. Continuing across
Iowa, we arrive home with memories of Albuquerque and the HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
world famous Balloon Fiesta. 2 Breakfasts and dinner
Day One – Baymont Inn, Sullivan, MO
Day Two – Ramada Inn, Oklahoma City, OK
Days Three through Six – Hyatt Select Hotel, Albuquerque, NM
Days Seven and Eight – Holiday Inn, Santa Fe, NM
Day Nine – Doubletree Hotel Southeast, Aurora, CO
Day Ten – Comfort Inn, Lincoln, NE

September 28 Twin $1,959
Single add $929
Triple deduct $20
The Miraculous Staircase of Loretto Chapel, Santa Fe
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta | 47

New York City
Times Square
6 DAYS • 9 MEALS
DAY ONE – We’re Off
We head to Clarion, Pennsylvania, for our first overnight and a
welcome dinner hosted by your Tour Manager. Dinner
DAY TWO – Arrive in New York City

Travel across Pennsylvania’s rich farmland en route to one of
America’s most exciting and vibrant cities, New York. You’ll spend
the next three nights only moments away from New York, and
will find why it has been called “the city that never sleeps.”
Breakfast
“Top of The Rock” Observation deck
DAY THREE – Ellis Island and

National September 11 Memorial and Museum
Cruise across New York Harbor to view the Statue of Liberty and
Ellis Island. The Statue of Liberty is a precious American monu-
ment symbolizing the ideals established by the Declaration of
Independence and the U.S. Constitution. Ellis Island, once a
major entry point for millions during the 19th and 20th centuries,
now houses a museum honoring the ethnic diversity of our immi-
grant forefathers. Fascinating exhibits, including the Registry
Room, and Through America’s Gate, all illustrate the path fol-
lowed by the more than 16 million immigrants.
Statue of Liberty
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● Spend 3 nights moments away from Manhattan, the
nation’s capital of finance, fashion, publishing and theater
● Tour historic Ellis Island and view the Statue of Liberty,
the symbol of American freedom and independence
● National September 11 Memorial and Museum
● Enjoy dinner at Rockefeller Center
● New York City sightseeing with a local guide including
Times Square, Central Park, Wall Street and Chinatown
● View the city from the “Top of the Rock” – Rockefeller
Center observation deck
● Reserved seats to the new Broadway show, Sister Act
3 Hasbrouck Broadway
1 Heights
1
Central Park
Enjoy reserved seats to the new Broadway show, Sister Act

NEW
This afternoon we pay a stirring visit to the National September JERSEY Rockefeller Center
11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center. Here, trib-
ute is paid to those who were lost and to those whose heroics Times Square
brought the nation together. For dinner, we head to Rockefeller
Center. Breakfast and dinner
DAY FOUR – New York, New York NEW YORK East

Visit New York City landmarks including Times Square, Chinatown Hudson River
and Rockefeller Center. Enjoy an included lunch today, before vis- River
iting the observation deck of the Rockefeller Center and a breath-
taking, panoramic view of the city. The “Top of The Rock” was John
D. Rockefeller’s gift to Manhattan where you can now marvel at the
September 11 Chinatown
city that he loved. Tonight, enjoy reserved seats to the new
Broadway show, Sister Act. Breakfast and lunch Memorial and
Museum
Overnights
DAYS FIVE AND SIX – Travel to Clarion and Home
We travel to Ohio where we enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by our 1 En Route Overnights
Wallstreet Visit
Tour Manager. 2 Breakfasts and dinner Statue of Liberty
Tour Route
Special Christmas
Departure HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Day One – Comfort Inn, Clarion, PA
See the world famous Radio Days Two through Four – Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
City Rockettes Christmas Day Five – La Quinta Inn, Macedonia, OH
Spectacular show at the leg-
endary Radio City Music Hall
in place of a Broadway show. DEPARTURE DATES PER PERSON RATES
May 15 Twin $1,489
June 12 Single add $379
DEPARTURE DATE September 18 Triple deduct $20
October 2
December 4
December 4*
*Special Christmas Departure
New York City | 49

New England Rails and Sails
Autumn Foliage
Essex Steam Train
DAYS ONE AND TWO – Depart for New England
Climb aboard our motorcoach trip to New England splendor as we
make our way across the states of Ohio and New York on our Rails
and Sails adventure. Dinner and breakfast
DAY THREE – Lake Champlain Cruise

Leaving New York state, we cross into Vermont to Burlington. Here
we board our boat for a narrated cruise on Lake Champlain. The
lake’s rich history, including the Revolutionary War, the adventures
of Ethan Allen, and Indian lore come to life through the narration
of the boat’s captain. The geographic formations and natural beau-
ty unique to the area are sure to fascinate. Breakfast and dinner
DAY FOUR – Shelburne Museum Conway Scenic Railroad

Located in Vermont’s scenic Lake Champlain valley, the Shelburne
Museum is one of the nation’s finest, most diverse and unconven- DAY SIX – Casco Bay Cruise
tional museums of art and Americana. Over 150,000 works are Leaving the White Mountains of New Hampshire, we arrive in
exhibited in a remarkable setting of 39 exhibition buildings, 25 of Portland, Maine. Here, Maine’s rocky shorelines and wooded
which are historic and were relocated to the museum grounds. islands come into view as we board our boat for a scenic cruise of
Later, we’ll set off across Vermont to North Conway, New Casco Bay. Our inner bay route takes us past lovely Victorian cot-
Hampshire, our home for the next two nights. Breakfast tages nestled along the shores of Little and Great Diamond Islands.
Watch for lobstermen and the local fishing fleets as well as the
DAY FIVE – Conway Scenic Railroad abundant sea birds, seals and other wildlife in the area. Leaving
Maine, we follow the coast to Cape Cod, and a savory lobster din-
Board the Conway Scenic Railroad today for a journey through the
ner. Breakfast and dinner
White Mountains. The restored historic railcars are powered by
diesel and electric locomotives and offer the comfort of riding in
either open or enclosed passenger cars. Enjoy the scenery of the Mt. DAY SEVEN – Cape Cod Central Railroad
Washington countryside as you travel through the fields and wood- and Hyannis Harbor Cruise
lands while crossing the East Branch, Saco and Ellis Rivers. Relive Climb aboard the Cape Cod Central and feel the rhythm of the train
a part of railroad history, when the first train traveled through this and spirit of the crew as you are whisked away on an exhilarating
region over 130 years ago. This afternoon enjoy free time in this rail journey. You’ll pass beautiful cranberry bogs, natural wood-
quaint town. Breakfast and dinner lands, lush marshes and beautiful sand dunes as you make your
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● 11 Day Motorcoach, Scenic Train and Boat Holiday
● 15 Meals (5 dinners and 10 breakfasts) including a
savory lobster dinner
● Visit 5 New England states
● Shelburne Museum
● Spend 3 nights on Cape Cod
Enjoy a lobster dinner ● Travel scenic Cape Cod to Provincetown
way to the Cape Cod Canal. Then, take to the water on a cruise of ● $55 in Mayflower Money
Hyannis Harbor. You’ll sail out by the Kennedy Compound and
experience the pristine shoreline, sparkling emerald waters and EXPERIENCE 3 NEW ENGLAND TRAINS:
fresh salt air on an old-time Maine coastal steamer replica. Breakfast ● North Conway Scenic Railroad
● Cape Cod Central Railroad
DAY EIGHT – Hyannis and Cape Cod ● Essex Steam Train
Enjoy time on your own this morning to stroll down Main Street
Hyannis and visit the many stores and shops which line the street. SET SAIL ON 4 NEW ENGLAND CRUISES:
You may wish to stop at the new John F. Kennedy Hyannis ● Narrated cruise on Vermont’s Lake Champlain
Museum. This afternoon we travel up the Cape through towns such
as Harwich with its miles of windswept sandy beaches, and Orleans
● Cruise Portland’s Casco Bay to Diamond Island
with the natural beauty of its forests, to Provincetown and the very
● Hyannis Harbor Cruise
tip. This once bustling whaling town is an important part of Pilgrim ● Riverboat Cruise aboard the Becky Thatcher
and American history. Breakfast
DAY NINE – Essex Steam Train Overnights

and Becky Thatcher Riverboat Cruise South ME 1 En Route Overnights
The Valley Railroad Company operates the coal-fired locomotives Burlington Visit
1 North Conway
of the Essex Steam Train. Be swept away by the hiss of steam and 2
Tour Route
Lake Champlain
the blast of the whistle as you pass through some of the most beau- Cruise Conway Scenic Portland
tiful country in the state. You will find forests, streams, nostalgic Railroad
towns and some gorgeous views of the Connecticut River. At Deep VT
River Landing, you will board the riverboat Becky Thatcher for a NH Atlantic Ocean
relaxing and informative ride up the beautiful Connecticut River.
Breakfast 1 Utica
Provincetown
MA
DAYS TEN AND ELEVEN – Travel Home NY
Say goodbye to Connecticut and the New England states today as we 1 New 3 Hyannis
travel through Pennsylvania on our way home. Enjoy a farewell din- CT Haven
1
ner with your traveling companions with fond memories of our Essex Hyannis Cape Cod
1 Steam Harbor Central
exciting New England Rails and Sails journey. 2 Breakfasts and dinner Train Cruise Railroad
Riverboat
Becky Thatcher
Day One – La Quinta, Macedonia, OH
Day Two – Best Western Adirondack, Utica, NY
Day Three – La Quinta Inn, South Burlington, VT
Days Four and Five – Holiday Inn Express, North Conway, NH
Days Six through Eight – Cape Codder Resort, Hyannis, MA
Day Nine – La Quinta Inn, New Haven, CT
Day Ten – Country Inn, Youngstown, OH

September 22, 24, 29 Twin $1,999
October 1 Single add $969
Triple deduct $20
Becky Thatcher Riverboat
New England Rails and Sails | 51

New England and Cape Cod
Autumn Foliage featuring Martha’s Vineyard
Autumn Foliage in New England
DAYS ONE AND TWO – Pennsylvania DAY FOUR – Martha’s Vineyard
Our New England and Cape Cod adventure begins as we travel east- This morning we ferry to the resort island of Martha’s Vineyard, a
ward through Ohio and the wooded beauty of New York state. playground for many rich and famous, including former President
Dinner and breakfast Clinton. The island’s coast has astounding cliffs at Gay Head with
spectacular shoreline views. We visit the village of Edgartown with
DAY THREE – Newport, Rhode Island its gingerbread cottages and narrow streets. As the sun sets this
Today we arrive in Newport, Rhode Island. This fascinating seaport evening, we’ll prepare for a delicious lobster dinner - a New England
is famous not only for its maritime history, but for the fabulous sum- tradition and the perfect close to this unforgettable day.
mer homes built there during America’s glamorous “Gilded Age.” Breakfast and dinner
We’ll visit the Vanderbilt’s Breakers Mansion, one of Newport’s
grandest summer “cottages” and a symbol of the Vanderbilt family’s DAY FIVE – Ride the Cape Cod Central Railroad
social and financial preeminence in turn-of-the-century America. Climb aboard the Cape Cod Central Railroad and feel the rhythm of
Later, we continue on to Cape Cod and your hotel for the next three the train and the spirit of the crew as you are whisked away on an
nights. Breakfast exhilarating rail journey. You’ll pass beautiful cranberry bogs, natu-
ral woodlands, lush marches and beautiful sand dunes as you make
your way to the quaint village of Sandwich. With the depot located
in the heart of this historic Cape Cod village, you are within easy
walking distance of shopping, dining and even a museum. Later,
enjoy some free time in Hyannis. Stroll down Main Street and visit
the many stores and shops which line the street. You may wish to
stop at the John F. Kennedy Hyannis Museum, whose exhibit fea-
tures over 80 photographs of John F. Kennedy, his family, his friends
and the Cape Cod he so dearly loved. Breakfast
DAY SIX – Plymouth Rock and Boston City Tour

We stop at historic Plymouth Rock, where our forefathers first land-
ed on American soil, for a brief visit this morning. This is also home
of the Mayflower II, a replica of the original ship which you may
wish to visit on your own. In Boston, over 350 years of history await
you on a sightseeing tour of the birthplace of freedom and a city of
firsts. We’ll explore Boston’s Freedom Trail, from the Public Garden
to the Old North Church, and from Bunker Hill to Boston Common.
Enjoy free time for lunch at Faneuil Hall before continuing on to
Martha’s Vineyard Maine. Breakfast
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● 15 Meals (5 dinners including a savory New England
lobster dinner and 10 breakfasts)
● Visit 5 New England states – Rhode Island,
Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont
● Visit Newport, Rhode Island and Vanderbilt’s Breakers
Mansion
● Stay 3 nights on Cape Cod
● Cape Cod Central Railroad with free time in the town
of Sandwich
● Explore Hyannis, hometown of the Kennedy family and
John F. Kennedy Memorial
● Ferry to Martha’s Vineyard and tour with a local guide
Conway Scenic Railroad ● Visit Plymouth Rock, home of the Mayflower II
DAY SEVEN – Kennebunkport and the White Mountains ● Boston sightseeing tour including Bunker Hill, the Old
After breakfast, visit Kennebunkport, one of Maine’s coastal jewels North Church and Boston Common
and the summer home to many of America’s rich and famous. ● Visit Kennebunkport on Maine’s rugged coast
Adorned with stately homes, Kennebunkport seems to wait breath-
lessly for its captains to return from sea. Later, we head west through ● Spend 2 nights New Hampshire including the
the beautiful Lakes Region of Maine and into New Hampshire where Kancamagus Highway
the massive peaks of the White Mountain range rise in all their ● Ride the Conway Scenic Railroad
splendor. Mount Washington, the highest mountain on the eastern ● Saratoga Springs touring
seaboard is capped with snow throughout most of the year, and its
fierce climate has seen the highest recorded winds in the world - up ● $55 in Mayflower Money
to 220 mph. Later this afternoon, we check into our New Hampshire
hotel for the next two nights. Breakfast and dinner
Overnights
DAY EIGHT – Conway Scenic Railroad
Board the Conway Scenic Railroad today for a journey through the Visit North ME
White Mountains. The restored historic railcars are powered by Tour Route Conway Kennebunkport
2
diesel and electric locomotives and offer the comfort of riding in Ferry Route
1 Wells
either open or enclosed passenger cars. You’ll enjoy the scenery of Conway
the Mt. Washington Valley countryside and relive a part of railroad VT Scenic
Railroad
history as you travel through the fields and woodlands. Spend your Rutland Atlantic Ocean
free time today in North Conway with its quaint downtown and 1 NH
excellent outlet shopping. Breakfast Boston
1 MA
DAY NINE – New Hampshire and Vermont
We’ll travel along the scenic Kancamagus Highway and enjoy the RI 3 Hyannis
2
beautiful autumn foliage before passing through Franconia Notch Newport
where the “Old Man of the Mountain,” a rock formation whose pro- Martha’s
file has long been New Hampshire’s state symbol, once stood. We’ll Vineyard
stop at Maple Grove Farms and learn about “the whole sugaring
experience.” In Vermont, pass through quaint villages where the
steeples of white clapboard churches rise above the colorful trees HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
before arriving in at our hotel and gathering with our fellow com- Day One – La Quinta Inn, Macedonia, OH
panions for dinner this evening. Breakfast and dinner Day Two – Best Western at Hunt’s Landing, Matamoras, PA
Days Three through Five – Inn and Conference Center, Hyannis, MA
DAY TEN – Saratoga Springs, New York Day Six – Hampton Inn, Wells, ME
This morning we tour historic Saratoga Springs, New York, whose
rich architectural, cultural and landscape heritage is alive today. Days Seven and Eight – Holiday Inn Express, North Conway, NH
We’ll see the historic neighborhood and homes of the “Rich and Day Nine – Holiday Inn, Rutland, VT
Famous,” the famed racetrack and more. Later, we continue on to Day Ten – Days Inn, Buffalo, NY
Buffalo and a farewell dinner hosted by your Tour Manager.
Breakfast and dinner DEPARTURE DATES PER PERSON RATES
DAY ELEVEN – Home September 29 Twin $2,098
We travel home today with fond memories of our New England and October 1, 3, 5 Single add $979
Cape Cod vacation. Breakfast Triple deduct $20
New England and Cape Cod Autumn Foliage | 53

Canada and New England
Autumn Cruise featuring New York, Nova Scotia and Quebec
Quebec City
YOUR PORTS OF CALL ity and combines elegance with excitement. This evening, why not
see a fantastic Vegas-style show or dance the night away under the
• WEDNESDAY Embark the MSC Poesia from New York City stars. All meals on board
• THURSDAY At Sea
• FRIDAY Sydney, Nova Scotia DAY FIVE – Sydney, Nova Scotia
• SATURDAY Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island Located on beautiful Cape Breton Island off the northern coast of
• SUNDAY At Sea Canada’s Maritime province of Nova Scotia, Sydney is in easy reach
• MONDAY Quebec City, Quebec of moorland areas, vertical cliffs and nature trails, in particular, the
• TUESDAY At Sea famous Cabot Trail. An optional excursion here could take you to
the Fortress of Louisbourg, a meticulously restored 1744 fort.
• WEDNESDAY Halifax, Nova Scotia
All meals on board
• THURSDAY At Sea
• FRIDAY Newport, Rhode Island DAY SIX – Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
• SATURDAY Disembark the MSC Poesia in New York City Charlottetown is the capital city of Canada's smallest province,
Ports of Call are subject to weather conditions Prince Edward Island. This farming island is best known as the set-
ting of Anne of Green Gables, the famous 1908 novel by Lucy Maud
Montgomery. All meals on board
DAYS ONE AND TWO – Travel Eastward
Get ready as we journey east and enjoy a get-acquainted dinner and
overnight in Pennsylvania before continuing on to our hotel in
New Jersey. Dinner and breakfast
DAY THREE – New York City and Board the MSC Poesia
A local guide will lead a panoramic city tour covering New York’s
uptown and downtown sites including Central Park, Wall Street,
Chinatown, Broadway, Battery Park and so much more. Board MSC
Cruise Lines’ MSC Poesia in the afternoon and set sail for New
England and Canada’s Maritime provinces. Don’t miss the fantastic
view of the New York skyline, Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island.
DAY FOUR – Day at Sea

A day at sea is a great opportunity to get to know your ship. The
pride of the MSC fleet, the Poesia offers an exotic haven of tranquil-
MSC Poesia sailing out of New York City
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● 14 Day Motorcoach and Cruising Holiday
● Tour of New York City with a local guide including Times
Square, Central Park and Chinatown
● Experience an exciting 10-day cruise aboard MSC Cruise
Lines’ MSC Poesia cruise ship
● Sydney, Nova Scotia, located on beautiful Cape Breton
Island and a jumping off point to the scenic Cabot Trail
● Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, a perfect blend of urban
excitement, country living and the cleanest air in Canada
● Quebec City, Quebec, a beautiful city with narrow streets
filled with quaint shops and rich in European architecture
● Halifax, Nova Scotia, one of the most beautiful capital cities
in the world and a perfect blend of big city excitement
and small town charm
● Newport, Rhode Island, a busy marine city featuring colonial
homes, Gilded Age mansions and the Newport Cliff Walk
Newport, Rhode Island ● Enjoy 4 days at sea with the ship’s amenities while gently
DAY SEVEN – At Sea plying the St. Lawrence Seaway and Atlantic Ocean
We enjoy another day at sea today. Give Lady Luck a try in the ● $70 in Mayflower Money
Atlantic City casino, catch a movie in the cinema or simply relax
poolside with a good book. All meals on board 10
Overnights
10 Cruise Overnights
DAY EIGHT – Quebec City, Quebec
Upon entering this provincial Canadian capital, visitors will think
Visit PRINCE
they've arrived in medieval Europe. The Lower Town lines the EDWARD
shore of the St. Lawrence River, while in the Upper Town, stone Tour Route
PRINCE ISLAND
houses front cobblestone streets. The often-photographed
EDWARD Fairmont Cruise Route Sydney
Charlottetown
Le Chateau Frontenac hotel overlooks the city from its high perch.
ISLAND
All meals on board Sydney
Charlottetown QUEBEC NOVA SCOTIA
Halifax
DAY NINE – At Sea
QUEBEC NOVA SCOTIA Quebec
Today we cruise the St. Lawrence Seaway, navigating
Halifax the same
waters that were used byQuebec
the early settlers and fur traders who came
to this land over two hundred years ago. Enjoy dinner this evening Gulf of Maine
at any one of the dining rooms available. All meals on board
10
Gulf of Maine
DAY TEN – Halifax, Nova Scotia 10
NEW YORK
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Hundreds of miles of incredible coastline with majestic scenery 1 Newport
NEW YORK
from end to end qualifies Halifax asRI
perhaps one of the most beau- 1
Newport
tiful capital cities in the 1world. You'll find the perfect blend of big Hasbrouck 1
city excitement, small1town charm and natural pristine beauty. You Heights NJ New York Atlantic Ocean
may wish to take an optional 1shore
Hasbrouck
Newexcursion
York to Peggy’s Cove, often
Heights
called the world’s most NJ fishing village.Atlantic
beautiful All meals on board
Ocean HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
DAY ELEVEN – At Sea Days One and Thirteen – Holiday Inn, Monroeville, PA
Today is free to enjoy the on board amenities or to just relax and Day Two – Holiday Inn, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ
watch the spectacular views of the Gulf of Maine and Atlantic coast- Days Three through Twelve – MSC Cruise Lines’ MSC Poesia
lines. All meals on board
DEPARTURE DATE
DAY TWELVE – Newport, Rhode Island September 26
Located on Aquidneck Island, Newport has one of the highest con-
centrations of colonial homes in the nation and is also known for PER PERSON RATES
its Gilded Age mansions. The Newport Cliff Walk, a public access Interior Exterior Balcony
Stateroom Stateroom Stateroom
walkway bordering the shoreline has been designated a National
Recreation Trail. All meals on board Twin $1,999 Twin $2,199 Twin $2,499
Single add $1,219 Single add $1,429 Single add $1,689
DAYS THIRTEEN AND FOURTEEN - Home Add $275 per person for government taxes and fees,
We journey home filled with wonderful memories of our Canada which is subject to change.
and New England autumn cruise. 2 Breakfasts and dinner This program has different terms and conditions.
Please see page 67 in this brochure for details.
Canada and New England Autumn Cruise | 55

Opryland Hotel
featuring the Grand Ole Opry
Opryland Hotel
4 DAYS • 5 MEALS
Our journey begins at the Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, a luxury
oasis in the heartland of Indiana. Our destination is Nashville, TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Tennessee, and the world-renowned Opryland Hotel. Experience
southern hospitality and stroll through nine acres of lush gardens ● Free home or local pickup and return
and flowing waterfalls inside a glass atrium and take a scenic tour ● 5 Meals (2 dinners and 3 breakfasts)
along the indoor river. Experience one of the many different restau-
rants. The Opryland Hotel is an experience in itself! ● Spend 1 night at the fabulous Belterra Casino
Resort & Spa with gaming
Nashville will get your toes tapping and your hands clapping as ● Guided tour of Nashville including the
down-home music is everywhere to be found. Take a guided tour of
Ryman Auditorium
Nashville including Music Row and the Ryman Auditorium.
● Spend 2 nights at the newly renovated Opryland Hotel
You will also tour the Country Music Hall of Fame and see an enor- ● Dinner cruise and live entertainment on the
mous collection of country music artifacts including Garth Brooks’ Showboat General Jackson
trademark hat, Gene Autry’s string tie, famous Gibson guitars and
vintage film clips. Later, we set sail on the Showboat General Jackson ● Country Music Hall of Fame
where you will be entertained over dinner as you cruise the ● Boat cruise along Opryland’s indoor river
Cumberland River. In the evening we enjoy reserved seats to the
granddaddy of all country shows, The Grand Ole Opry. ● Reserved seats at The Grand Ole Opry
Day One – Belterra Casino Resort & Spa, Florence, IN
Days Two and Three – Opryland Hotel, Nashville, TN

May 9 Twin $998
September 12, 19 Single add $349
The Grand Ole Opry
56 | Opryland Hotel
Atlantic City
6 DAYS • 9 MEALS
DAY ONE – Depart for Pennsylvania
Travel through Ohio to the Keystone State of Pennsylvania and
the town of Mars, our home for the night. Dinner
DAY TWO – Hershey, Pennsylvania

Enjoy a trolley tour of Hershey, Pennsylvania, and learn about the
man and the industry that made this town famous. Visit Chocolate
World and have lunch on your own before traveling to Atlantic
City. Breakfast
DAY THREE – Atlantic City Touring

Today we visit the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center. There, the
“Touch of Glass” tour showcases the Museum of American Glass,
with its comprehensive collection of American Glass, and shows
you the fine art of glass blowing in its studio. There will also be a Atlantic City
photo opportunity at Abescon Lighthouse, a 150-year-old struc-
ture which is the third tallest lighthouse in the nation. Tonight,
gather for dinner at Bally’s Hotel. Breakfast and dinner
DAY FOUR – Free Day in Atlantic City

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Enjoy Atlantic City on your own today! Atlantic City offers you an
abundance of entertainment including casinos, headline shows, ● 9 Meals (4 dinners and 5 breakfasts)
shopping, outdoor activities and cultural attractions. Complement
your Atlantic City trip with a walk along the Boardwalk, an his- ● Narrated journey through America’s “sweetest town,”
toric 135-year-old attraction. Breakfast and dinner Hershey, PA on an old fashioned trolley
DAY FIVE – Philadelphia ● Visit Chocolate World and learn how Hershey
Depart for Philadelphia this morning where a local guide will join chocolate is made
us for a panoramic tour of this historic city. You’ll see the Liberty
Bell, Congress Hall, Benjamin Franklin’s home and Independence
● Spend 3 nights at the fabulous Bally’s Atlantic City,
Hall where the Declaration of Independence was signed. Later, we at the heart of the Boardwalk’s fun and excitement
travel across Pennsylvania and enjoy a farewell dinner hosted by ● Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center with its “Touch of
our Tour Manager. Breakfast and dinner
Glass” tour including glass-blowing demonstration
DAY SIX – Homeward Bound ● Free time in Atlantic City to stroll its historic
After breakfast, we head home with fabulous memories of our 135-year-old Boardwalk
Atlantic City adventure. Breakfast
● Guided panoramic tour of Philadelphia including
the Liberty Bell and Benjamin Franklin’s home
Days One and Five – Comfort Inn Cranberry, Mars, PA
Days Two through Four – Bally’s, Atlantic City, NJ

May 15 Twin $949
June 19 Single add $379
October 2
The Liberty Bell, Philadelphia
Atlantic City | 57
Mystery Tour
5 DAYS • 8 MEALS
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Meet your Tour Manager who is ready to answer any questions
you may have about your tour, except one – your Mystery Tour ● Free home or local pickup and return
destination! No government secret has ever been as closely guard- ● 8 Meals (3 dinners, 1 lunch and 4 breakfasts)
ed as this one. There is no prying this surprise out of anyone, not
even the motorcoach driver! While we head west (or is it east, ● Travel to exciting locales featuring unique
north or south?) be prepared for five days of good old-fashioned entertainment, delicious dining experiences
fun. and surprising twists and turns
Previous Mystery Tours have dined on cruise boats, kicked up ● $25 in Mayflower Money
their heels at a barn dance, taken hayrides, visited antebellum
homes, enjoyed a variety of theatre and musical performances, DEPARTURE DATES PER PERSON RATES
toured gangster and gambler haunts, as well as learned about May 11, 18 Twin $899
America at various historic sites. So pack a feeling of intrigue and July 13 Single add $239
surprise along with your luggage on your next Mystery Tour.
August 10 Triple deduct $8
September 21
* Autumn Mystery Tour departure
October 5*, 12*
** Holiday Mystery Tour departure
December 1**
AUTUMN MYSTERY TOUR

October 5, 12
Join us as we discover the beauty
and color that Fall has to offer on
our special Autumn Mystery Tour
departures.
HOLIDAY MYSTERY TOUR

December 1
O’ come all ye travelers on our spe-
cial Holiday Mystery Tour depar-
ture. Enjoy the glow of a Yule log
in the fireplace and the heartwarm-
ing sounds of holiday carolers dur-
ing this festive season.
Travel to exciting locales on a Mayflower Mystery Tour
58 | Mystery Tour
West Virginia Autumn Foliage
featuring the New River Train
5 DAYS • 8 MEALS
DAY ONE – Travel to West Virginia
We set off today across the state of Indiana to Kentucky and a wel-
come dinner hosted by our Tour Manager. Dinner
DAY TWO – West Virginia’s New River Train

This morning we board the New River Train at the Huntington
C&O depot for a journey through some of West Virginia’s most
beautiful autumn foliage scenery. The world-renowned New River
Train only operates four times a year and follows the Kanawha
River through the beautiful New River Gorge in southern West
Virginia. One of the newest national parklands, the “Grand Canyon
of the East” along the New River, is aglow in autumn colors and
offers some of the most spectacular scenery in the country.
Landmarks and scenic locations along the tracks include Hawks
Nest Dam and Bridge, Stretcher Neck Tunnel and Sandstone Falls.
Upon arrival in Hinton, enjoy Railroad Days, the annual street fair
featuring local food and arts & crafts. Breakfast and box lunch New River Gorge Bridge
DAY THREE – The Bunker

During the Cold War the United States government maintained a
top-secret underground bunker in the mountains of West Virginia.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
Built beneath The Greenbrier, a luxurious Southern resort, the ● 5 Day Motorcoach and Scenic Train Holiday
facility was designed to house the members of the House of ● Free home or local pickup and return
Representatives and the Senate in case of nuclear attack.
Compromised by an investigative reporter in 1993, the bunker is ● 8 Meals (2 dinners, 2 lunches and 4 breakfasts)
now open to the public. With the code name “Project Greek
Island,” it remains a sobering reminder of how America lived with ● Ride West Virginia’s New River Train through the beautiful
and prepared for the possibility of a Soviet nuclear attack. Enter the New River Gorge and see such landmarks as Hawks Nest
bunker for an interesting view of life during the Cold War era. You Dam and Bridge, Stretcher Neck Tunnel and Sandstone
will also enjoy lunch at The Greenbrier. Breakfast and lunch Falls
DAY FOUR – Charming Charleston ● Visit the Railroad Days Festival, an annual street fair
Nestled amid the beautiful rolling hills of the Appalachian featuring local food, arts & crafts in Hinton, West Virginia
Mountains is West Virginia’s capital city, Charleston. Set along the
Kanawha River, Charleston’s charm is a true delight. Later, we con- ● Enter the “Bunker,” a top-secret underground bunker
tinue to Ohio and a farewell dinner hosted by our Tour Manager. built to house members of the Senate during the Cold War
Breakfast and dinner ● Enjoy a buffet lunch at the exclusive Greenbrier Resort
DAY FIVE – Home ● Enjoy the charm of Charleston, West Virginia’s state
Traveling back across Ohio we arrive home with wonderful mem- capital, nestled along the Kanawha River in the
ories of our journey aboard West Virginia’s New River Train.
Appalachian Mountains
Breakfast
Day One – Best Western or Ramada Inn, Huntington, WV
Days Two and Three – Country Inn & Suites, Beckley, WV
Day Four – La Quinta Inn, Macedonia, OH

October 14, 15, 21, 22 Twin $1,099
Single add $309
Triple deduct $8
New River Train
West Virginia Autumn Foliage | 59

Eastern Caribbean Cruise
featuring the U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico and Turks & Caicos
St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
YOUR PORTS OF CALL
• SUNDAY Embark the Carnival M/S Glory from Miami
• MONDAY Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
• TUESDAY Day at Sea
• WEDNESDAY St.Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands
• THURSDAY San Juan, Puerto Rico
• FRIDAY Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos
• SATURDAY Day at Sea
• SUNDAY Disembark the Carnival M/S Glory in Miami
Ports of Call are subject to weather conditions
DAYS ONE AND TWO – Travel South Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
Excitement is high with anticipation of our cruise and tour
adventure as we make our way south. We’ll enjoy a welcome din- with the creature comforts of its travelers in mind. After boarding,
ner in Tennessee before passing into the Peach State and arriving explore your spacious stateroom and settle in for the first of many
for our overnight stay in southern Georgia. Dinner and breakfast fabulous dinners on board. Breakfast and dinner
DAY THREE – St. Augustine, Florida DAY FIVE – Half Moon Cay, Bahamas
After an early departure this morning, we arrive in America’s old- Located on 55-acres of the 2,400-acre Little San Salvador Island,
est city, St Augustine. Founded by Pedro Menendez de Aviles in Half Moon Cay has been rated as "Best Private Island" by Porthole
1565, St. Augustine is a unique city filled with colonial Spanish Cruise Magazine for the past four years. An international bird
neighborhoods and magnificent buildings. A narrated trolley tour sanctuary in the Bahamas (only two percent of the island is devel-
of historic St. Augustine highlights its exciting past, from the oped), the beauty and serenity of Half Moon Cay is second-to-
Fernando-Lambias House, built in 1763 and the oldest in St. none. The island is nine and a half miles in circumference with an
Augustine to the Our Lady of La Leche Shrine, St. Augustine has exquisite two-mile crescent-shaped beach, featuring stunning
a charm all its own. Tonight we overnight on Anastasia Island aquamarine blue seas, powder white sand beaches and exotic veg-
with the Atlantic Ocean at our feet. Breakfast etation exemplifying the tropical Caribbean. All meals on board
DAY FOUR – Board the Carnival M/S Glory DAY SIX – Day at Sea
We arrive in Miami today and board the Carnival Glory. Drawn Today is free for you to enjoy the ambiance and the many ameni-
from Carnival’s “Conquest Class” of ships, the Glory was designed ties Carnival’s Glory has to offer. The “floating resort” features
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● Enjoy a narrated trolley tour of historic St. Augustine
● Experience an exciting 7-day cruise aboard Carnival
Cruise Lines’ M/S Glory cruise ship
● Visit Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, an international bird
sanctuary with a variety of exciting activities, beauty and
serenity that is second to none and has been rated
“Best Private Island” four years running
San Juan, Puerto Rico ● Call at St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, whose alleys and
streets were once awash with pirates, is now a shopper’s
fine and casual dining, complimentary 24-hour stateroom service,
a full casino, including table games and slots, three pools and Shangri-la, features an aerial tram ride, coral reefs and
dozens of fun activities. Enjoy dinner this evening at one of the one of the world’s most beautiful beaches
dining rooms available. All meals on board ● Visit San Juan, Puerto Rico, rich in Spanish architecture
and featuring the commanding Colonial fortresses of El
DAY SEVEN – St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands Morro and San Cristobal, San Juan is a cosmopolitan city
It is hard to believe that pirates once roamed the alleys of this with lively cafes and designer boutiques
beautiful place. Now a treasure trove of stores, St. Thomas is a ● Call at Grand Turk, the capital island of the Turks and
shopper’s Shangri-la of perfume and electronics. You will also find
Caicos and the city of Cockburn with its Bermudian and
one of the world’s most beautiful beaches, the heart-shaped
Colonial style buildings and ruins and new one-of-a-kind
Magens Bay, colorful corals reefs for snorkeling, an aerial tram
Grand Turk Cruise Center
with amazing views and spectacular nightlife. All meals on board
● Enjoy 2 full days at sea with a variety of cruise ship
DAY EIGHT – San Juan, Puerto Rico amenities including fabulous restaurants, intimate
Once nothing more than cobblestone streets with their distinctive lounges, a full casino, swimming pools and top-notch
Spanish founder’s architecture, San Juan is now a modern world entertainment
capital. Among the peaceful shaded courtyards and commanding ● $65 in Mayflower Money
colonial fortresses of El Morro and San Cristobal, you’ll find a cos-
mopolitan city of wide boulevards, lively cafés and designer bou-
Overnights
tiques. This is where the old world meets the new – and you can
2 Atlantic Ocean 7 Cruise Overnights
enjoy them both. All meals on board
2 Atlantic Ocean
DAY NINE – Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos 1 St. Augustine Visit
FL
The beautiful Island of Grand Turk is the capital 1island of the
St. Augustine Cruise Route
FL
Turks and Caicos. The town of Cockburn is the center-piece of the BAHAMAS
island with a wonderful selection of historical buildings and a rus- 2
7
tic charm that is unforgettable. You will find many Burmudian BAHAMAS Half Moon Cay
2
and Colonial style buildings and ruins, along with the Turks and U.S. Virgin
Miami7 Islands
Caicos National Museum, whose central exhibit tells the story of Half Moon Cay U.S. Virgin
Miami St. Thomas
the Molasses Reef Wreck, the oldest European shipwreck discov- Grand Turk
Islands
ered in the Western Hemisphere (dated around 1505). It also dis- St. Thomas
closes the rich cultural and natural diversity of the islands. While Grand Turk San Juan
Caribbean Sea Puerto Rico
touring on your own be sure to visit the Lighthouse, Fire Hill and San Juan
the Hawks Nest Anchorage. We’re sure you’ll find this beautiful
Caribbean Sea Puerto Rico
island to be nothing short of Grand! All meals on board HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Days One and Twelve – Holiday Inn Express, Nashville, TN
DAY TEN – Day at Sea Days Two and Eleven – Wingate Inn, Valdosta, GA
A final day at sea cruising the azure waters of the Eastern
Caribbean with plenty of time to reflect and relax on your cruise Day Three – Holiday Isle Oceanfront Resort, St. Augustine, FL
ship. All meals on board Days Four through Ten – Carnival Cruise Lines’ M/S Glory
DAY ELEVEN – Disembark the M/S Glory DEPARTURE DATE

We arrive back in Miami today after seven glorious days onboard November 3
Carnival’s M/S Glory. We board our waiting motorcoach for the
trip back up into Georgia. Breakfast
PER PERSON RATES
Interior Exterior Balcony
Stateroom Stateroom Stateroom
DAYS TWELVE AND THIRTEEN – Home Twin $1,559 Twin $1,699 Twin $1,899
We journey home with an overnight and farewell dinner in Single add $779 Single add $929 Single add $1,119
Tennessee with memories of our wonderful adventure to the
Caribbean’s eastern islands. 2 Breakfasts and dinner Add $267 per person for government taxes and fees, which are subject to change.
This program has different terms and conditions.Please see page 67 in this brochure for details.
Eastern Caribbean Cruise | 61

Bahamas Cruise
featuring Charleston, Freeport and Nassau
Cruise to the Bahamas aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s M/S Fantasy
9 DAYS • 19 MEALS
YOUR PORTS OF CALL DAY FIVE – Freeport, Grand Bahama Island
When Christopher Columbus visited here in 1492, how could he
• MONDAY Embark the M/S Fantasy from Charleston
have known the island he named Gran Bajamar (Great Shallows)
• TUESDAY Day at Sea would become the second most popular destination in the
• WEDNESDAY Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas Bahamas. Although the island’s capital city Freeport/Lucaya is
• THURSDAY Nassau, New Providence Island, Bahamas well known for its gaming, night-time entertainment and world-
• FRIDAY Day at Sea class duty-free shopping, outside the city is an entire island filled
with gorgeous beaches, natural wonders, including one of the
• SATURDAY Disembark the M/S Fantasy in Charleston
world’s largest underwater cave systems, three national parks and
Ports of Call are subject to weather conditions an incredible resource of marine life. There are small towns that
seem to sleep in time, which hide a history unlike any other in the
Caribbean. All meals on board
DAYS ONE AND TWO – Travel to South Carolina
Excitement is high with anticipation of our cruise and tour
adventure as we make our way south and into the state of
Tennessee where a get-acquainted dinner awaits. Later, we make
our way into South Carolina. Dinner and breakfast
DAY THREE – Charleston, South Carolina

In Charleston a guided tour along the cobblestone streets lined
with antebellum homes brings history alive. See the Old Market
and Exchange, and visit the famous “Battery at the Harbor,”
which overlooks Fort Sumter. It was here, in April of 1861, that
the first shot of the Civil War was fired. Later, we board our ship,
the M/S Fantasy where we enjoy our first dinner on board.
DAY FOUR – Day at Sea

Your first full day at sea is a great opportunity to get acquainted
with the many amenities Carnival’s M/S Fantasy has to offer. This
“floating resort” features fine and casual dining, complimentary
24-hour stateroom service, a full casino, including table games
and slots, and dozens of fun activities. Enjoy dinner tonight at
any one of the dining rooms available. All meals on board
Shopping in Freeport, Grand Bahama Island
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
● Free home or local pickup and return=
● Guided city tour of Charleston with its cobblestone
streets lined with antebellum homes, Old Market and
Exchange and famous “Battery at the Harbor”
● Experience a relaxing 5-day cruise to the Bahamas
aboard Carnival’s M/S Fantasy cruise ship
● Enjoy 2 days cruising at sea with a variety of cruise ship
Carriage ride in Nassau, Bahamas amenities including excellent restaurants and dining,
DAY SIX – Nassau, Bahamas full casino, two pools, Vegas-style entertainment and
What makes Nassau so special? Picture an idyllic place with dozens of fun activities
stretches of perfect white-sand beaches, gracefully swaying ● Freeport on Grand Bahama Island, a memorable mix of
coconut palms offering oases of shade, and warm, crystal-clear historic charm, modern attractions and ecological
waters revealing the secrets of incredible multi-colored marine wonders
life. Whether you spend the day shopping for duty-free gifts and ● Nassau on New Providence Island, a capital city
mementos, taking an optional carriage ride past sorbet-colored
combining fine dining and boutique shopping with
buildings, or touring in a glass-bottom boat, chances are you’ll
perfect white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters
leave this happy place in the Bahamas with lots of beautiful mem-
ories. All meals on board ● Farewell dinner and overnight at historic Boone Tavern,
on the campus of Berea College
DAY SEVEN – Day at Sea ● $45 in Mayflower Money
Today make our way along the coast of Florida and Georgia to
South Carolina. Give Lady Luck a try in the casino, catch a movie,
or simply relax poolside with a good book. This evening, why not Overnights 5
see a Vegas-style show or dance the night away under the stars on 5 Cruise Overnights
your last night on board. All meals on board 1 En Route Overnights
SOUTH CAROLINA
Visit
DAY EIGHT – Disembark the M/S Fantasy SOUTH CAROLINA 1 Charleston Cruise Route
1 our Charleston
We arrive back in Charleston this morning well rested from 1 1
five glorious days aboard the M/S Fantasy. We disembark the1ship 1
and begin our journey home by traveling north into Kentucky to 5
the college town of Berea. Our farewell dinner tonight is at the 5
historic Boone Tavern and is hosted by your Tour Manager.
Breakfast and dinner Atlantic Ocean
Atlantic Ocean
DAY NINE – Travel Home
We continue north through Kentucky and travel home with won-
derful memories of our Bahamas cruise aboard the Carnival M/S Freeport
Fantasy. Breakfast Freeport BAHAMAS
BAHAMAS
Nassau
Nassau
Day One – Country Inn and Suites, Clarksville, TN
Day Two – Hyatt Place Hotel, Columbia, SC
Days Three through Seven – Carnival Cruise Lines’ M/S Fantasy
Day Eight – Boone Tavern Hotel, Berea, KY
DEPARTURE DATE
November 5
Interior Stateroom Exterior Stateroom
Twin $1,099 Twin $1,189
Single add $499 Single add $569
Add $198 per person for government taxes and fees, which is subject to change.
This program has different terms and conditions. Please see page 67 in this brochure for details.
Relax on your 5-day Bahamas Cruise
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Cruising the Caribbean’s
Exotic Ports featuring Belize, Isla Roatan and Grand Cayman
Cruise the exotic Caribbean aboard the Carnival M/S Glory
YOUR PORTS OF CALL boarding, explore your spacious stateroom and settle in for the first
of many fabulous dinners on board. Breakfast and dinner
• SUNDAY Embark the Carnival M/S Glory from Miami
• MONDAY Day at Sea DAY FIVE – Day at Sea
• TUESDAY Cozumel, Mexico Today is free for you to enjoy the ambiance and many amenities
• WEDNESDAY Belize City, Belize Carnival’s M/S Glory has to offer. The “floating resort” features fine
• THURSDAY Isla Roatan, Honduras and casual dining, complimentary 24-hour stateroom service, a full
casino, including table games and slots, three pools and dozens of
• FRIDAY Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands
fun activities. Enjoy dinner this evening at one of the dining rooms
• SATURDAY Day at Sea available. All meals on board
• SUNDAY Disembark the M/S Glory in Miami
Ports of Call are subject to weather conditions DAY SIX – Cozumel, Mexico
Long before Cancun became a popular destination, the island of
Cozumel was well-known as a diving spot and home to the world
DAYS ONE AND TWO – Travel South famous Palancar Reef, which gives divers the opportunity to view
Get ready as we journey south and enjoy a get-acquainted dinner thousands of brilliantly colored fish. Non-divers can kick back on a
and lodging in Tennessee before continuing on to Georgia, the Peach
State. Dinner and breakfast
DAY THREE – St. Augustine, Florida

After an early departure this morning, we arrive in America’s oldest
city, St Augustine. Founded by Pedro Menendez de Aviles in 1565,
St. Augustine is a unique city filled with colonial Spanish neighbor-
hoods and magnificent buildings. A narrated trolley tour of historic
St. Augustine highlights its exciting past, from the Fernando-
Lambias House, built in 1763 and the oldest in St. Augustine, to the
Our Lady of La Leche Shrine, St. Augustine has a charm all its own.
Tonight we overnight on Anastasia Island with the Atlantic Ocean at
our feet. Breakfast
DAY FOUR – Board the Carnival M/S Glory

We arrive in Miami today and board the Carnival M/S Glory. Drawn
from Carnival’s “Conquest Class” of ships, the M/S Glory was
designed with the creature comforts of its travelers in mind. After Cozumel’s world famous Palancar Reef
sun-drenched beach, or enjoy any number of seaside activities, such
as shopping in colorful marketplaces or dining in an open-air café. TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
All meals on board ● 13 Day Motorcoach and Cruising Holiday
DAY SEVEN – Belize
This tropical Central American paradise promises adventure, both ● 27 Meals (9 dinners, 6 lunches and 12 breakfasts)
onshore and off. Crystalline rivers flow through impressive lowland ● Enjoy a narrated trolley tour of historic St. Augustine
jungles, home to myriad rare wildlife. Silky sand beaches, waving ● Experience an exotic 7-day cruise aboard Carnival
palms and colorful coral gardens are just part of Belize's natural
Cruise Lines’ M/S Glory cruise ship
wonders. Whether mountain biking through a lush rainforest or
snorkeling with sharks, you'll experience things you've only imag- ● The island of Cozumel, a well-known diving spot
ined. All meals on board and home to the world famous Palancar Reef as well as
beautiful sun-drenched beaches and exciting shopping
● Belize, a tropical Central American paradise with
crystalline rivers flowing through impressive lowland
jungles and home to myriad of rare wildlife
● Isla Roatan is an unspoiled island off the coast of
Honduras with a warm climate of around 80 degrees,
white sandy beaches, crystal blue waters and exotic wildlife
● Grand Cayman, kissed by sparkling, turquoise waters,
powder-soft white sand beaches and some of the best
duty-free shopping in the Caribbean
● Enjoy two full days at sea with a variety of cruise ship
amenities including fabulous restaurants, intimate
lounges, a full casino, three pools, top-notch
The exotic wildlife of Belize entertainment and dozens of fun activities
DAY EIGHT – Isla Roatan, Honduras ● $65 in Mayflower Money
This unspoiled island located 40 miles off the north coast of 7
Honduras is part of the Bay Islands, which also include Guanaja and
7 Cruise Overnights
Utila. With a warm climate of around 80 degrees, you can lounge on FL
the island's white sandy beaches or snorkel in crystal blue waters.
You may spot some of the wildlife indigenous FL to the island, such as Visit 3
Tour Route
2
the Red Lored Parrot, the Lala Monkey or the Jesus Lizard,
3 so named
for its ability to "walk on water." All meals on board
2 Cruise Route Miami
Gulf of Mexico
Miami
DAY NINE – Grand Cayman,
GulfCayman
of Mexico Islands
Grand Cayman, kissed by sparkling, turquoise waters, is a dream- 7
come-true for water sports enthusiasts.
7 You can snorkel with
stingrays, go scuba diving, sail a catamaran, take in some sport fish-
Cozumel Grand Cayman
ing, or just mellow out along the powder-soft sand of the magnifi-
cent Seven Mile Beach. While you're there, don't
Cozumel forget
Grand to visit Hell,
Cayman MEXICO
which is devilishly popular with senders of postcards. Caribbean Sea
All meals on board MEXICO
Belize City
Caribbean Sea
DAY TEN – Day at Sea Belize City
BELIZE Isla Roatan
Enjoy another day at sea today. Give Lady
BELIZE Luck
Isla a try in the beauti-
Roatan HONDURAS
ful Camel Club Casino, grab a cup o’ Joe at Creams Café with
HONDURAS
friends, or simply relax poolside with a good book from the Black & HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
White Library. Your options are endless! This evening, why not Days One and Twelve – Holiday Inn Express, Nashville, TN
enjoy some of the fantastic entertainment on board and dance the Days Two and Eleven – Wingate Inn, Valdosta, GA
night away under the stars. All meals on board Day Three – Holiday Isle Oceanfront Resort, St. Augustine, FL
Days Four through Ten – Carnival Cruise Lines’ M/S Glory
DAY ELEVEN – Back to Miami
We make our way back to Miami today. Take advantage of some last
minute duty-free shopping onboard before we bid farewell to the
DEPARTURE DATES
March 31, November 10
M/S Glory. We travel north into Georgia for an overnight stay.
Breakfast PER PERSON RATES
Interior Exterior Balcony
DAYS TWELVE AND THIRTEEN – Homeward Bound Stateroom Stateroom Stateroom
We continue homeward with a stop in Tennessee for a farewell din- Twin $1,498 Twin $1,649 Twin $1,859
ner hosted by your Tour Manager where you can share your won- Single add $759 Single add $899 Single add $1,099
derful memories our cruise through the exotic Caribbean with your
Add $240 per person for government taxes and fees, which is subject to change.
new-found friends. 2 Breakfasts and dinner
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Listed below is a schedule of non-refundable deposit and final payment due dates. Excess luggage charges; items of a personal nature; meals not included on the
You will note that the first category includes an optional Cancellation Fee Waiver itinerary; sightseeing attractions listed as “optional excursions;” and gratu-
(CFW) which is to be paid within five business days after your reservation. Please ities to the Tour Manager, motorcoach driver, van or limo driver and local
see "Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) Motorcoach Tours" section on this page for guides.
further explanation of this benefit.
Entry into Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean
A valid passport is required for entry into Canada, Mexico and the
Deposit Deposit Final Cancellation
Caribbean. No other documents will be accepted. Non-citizens must have a
Schedule Per Person Payment Fee
valid passport, visa or alien card which permits entry into these areas. In
With CFW $210 30 Days See Refund and addition they will need a “multiple entry” visa for return to U.S.
Without CFW $150 30 Days Cancellation Policy
Eastern Caribbean Cruise / Canada and New England Autumn Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) Motorcoach Tours
Cruise / Bahamas Cruise/ Cruising the Caribbean’s Exotic Ports To protect you against cancellation fees should you have to cancel your
tour or interrupt your tour en route, we have added an optional $60
$400 90 Days 100% of the tour Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) in our deposit schedule. The CFW is
non-refundable and non-transferable. The CFW cannot be transferred to
Refund and Cancellation Policy another reservation, departure date or tour after booking has been made.
All payments for land and cruise arrangements (less the deposit amount which is Changing an existing booking to another date or tour will result in losing
non-refundable) will be refunded when cancellations are made more than 30 days the CFW premium paid on the original booking. If you do not wish to pur-
prior to departure. If you purchase the optional Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW), chase the CFW, simply deposit the “without CFW” amount. This non-
you will be refunded all payments including the deposit amount, less the $60 for refundable fee waives all cancellation fees and penalties, provided we are
the CFW provided we are notified of the cancellation prior to the day of depar- notified of the cancellation one day before your tour departs.
ture. (NOTE: Western Caribbean Cruise; Canada and New England Autumn
Cruising; Bahamas Cruise; and Cruising the Caribbean’s Exotic Ports terms and
conditions are different, see ** below)
While on tour, if a passenger must leave early due to a personal illness, ill-
ness or death of a member of the immediate family or a traveling compan-
Should you choose not to purchase our Cancellation Fee Waiver, the following ion, the purchase of the Cancellation Fee Waiver guarantees full refund for
per person cancellation charges will be assessed: any unused services. For motorcoach tours, return transportation will be
31 days or more Deposit Amount provided (the mode of transportation will be determined at the discretion
30 to 7 days prior $200 per person of Mayflower Tours.)The injury or sickness must be, in the written opin-
6 to 1 day prior $250 per person ion of a physician, so disabling as to cause a trip to be interrupted and must
Day of departure 100% of the tour cost
require the care and attendance by a physician at the place of occurrence.
Early departure from tour 100% of the tour cost
**For Eastern Caribbean Cruise / This program has certain exclusions. Mayflower Tours reserves the right to
Canada and New England Autumn Cruise / alter its Refund and Cancellation Policy when a substantial amount of can-
Bahamas Cruise / Cruising the Caribbean’s Exotic Ports cellation or postponement of travel is attributable to: conditions resulting
The following per person cancellation charges will be assessed: from an act of God, natural or man-made disaster, fire, government action,
• 91 days or more Deposit Amount civil disorder, war, hostilities between nations, or unavailability of trans-
• 90 days to day of departure 100% of the tour cost portation through no fault of Mayflower Tours.
• No refund on unused portions of the program
“Freedom to Travel” Guarantee - On those rare occasions when the
These specific programs are not covered under Mayflower’s CFW plan, we
make available and highly recommend that you purchase the MH Ross Exclusions mentioned above make it necessary to modify its Refund and
Travel Insurance Plan to protect your investment. Policy and enrollment Cancellation Policy, Mayflower's "Freedom To Travel" Guarantee will take
information about the MH Ross Travel Insurance Plan will be enclosed with effect for those passengers who purchased the Cancellation Fee Waiver.
your deposit receipt. This Guarantee will allow travelers to apply all monies paid to Mayflower
Tours, including the Cancellation Fee Waiver, toward any future
Exclusions Mayflower tour that departs within 12 months of their notification.
Mayflower Tours reserves the right to alter its Refund and Cancellation
Policy when a substantial amount of cancellation or postponement of travel
is attributable to: conditions resulting from an act of God, natural or man- Cancellation Fee Waiver (CFW) is not an insurance. It is a self-funded
made disaster, fire, government action, civil disorder, war, hostilities between refund and waiver program for cancellations and early departures from
nations, or unavailability of transportation through no fault of Mayflower tour programs, and contains various exclusions. If actual insurance cover-
Tours. age is desired for occurrences such as travel delay; lost, stolen or damaged
luggage; medical and emergency medical transportation; supplier default;
“Freedom to Travel” Guarantee or related services, then it is strongly recommended that a traveler contact
On those rare occasions when the Exclusions mentioned above make it nec- a travel insurance company. It is also recommended if a traveler desires a
essary to modify its Refund and Cancellation Policy, Mayflower's "Freedom
trip cancellation refund program not funded by Mayflower Tours, that a
To Travel" Guarantee will take effect for those passengers who purchased the
Cancellation Fee Waiver. This Guarantee will allow travelers to apply all travel insurance company be contacted. One firm offering some or all of
monies paid to Mayflower Tours, including the Cancellation Fee Waiver, these services is MH Ross Travel Insurance Plan (1-800-423-3632).
toward any future Mayflower tour that departs within 12 months of their
notification.
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And, the great value that each and every Holiday by

• A wide variety of included features and memorable

Whether you choose the Civil War Series, a Branson getaway

Branson Ozark Christmas

Crossing Lake Michigan

USA – WEST BAHAMAS AND CARIBBEAN

Canadian Rockies Cruising the Caribbean’s Exotic Ports

Toronto and Niagara Falls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Eastern Caribbean Cruise

TOP TOUR MANAGERS AND LOCAL GUIDES VALUABLE JOURNEY

REWARDING GROUP TRAVEL

Air Holidays Also Available

MAYLFOWER MAKES IT EASY

First Time Traveler and Referral Rewards -Share the World of

The Mayflower Experience | 5

FREE HOME PICKUP

FREE Home FREE LOCAL PICKUP LOCATIONS

6 | Free Home Pickup

JANUARY 2011 JUNE 2011 SEPTEMBER 2011 (continued)

2011 Motorcoach Holiday Departures | 7

Value Tour 2011- Palm Springs, California | 9

Palm Springs Aerial Tramway

Value Tour 2011- Palm Springs, California | 11

DAY TWO – Harpers Ferry and DC Illumination Tour

DAY SIX – Travel to West Virginia

The Capitol Building rotunda

DAY FIVE – Mount Vernon and Jamestown Settlement

Washington, DC and Williamsburg | 15

Spend three nights in historic Savannah

DAY TWO – Filled with Americana

DAY THREE – Gone With the Wind

DEPARTURE DATES PER PERSON RATES

Horse-drawn covered wagon tour in Pine Creek Canyon

DAY TWO – Arcade and Attica Railroad

DAY THREE – Pennsylvania’s Grand Canyon

DAY FOUR – Corning Museum of Glass

DEPARTURE DATES PER PERSON RATES

Enjoy lunch at Belhurst Castle

Trains and Canyons of the East | 19

DAY TWO – Holland Tulip Festival

20 | Holland Tulip Festival

DAY TWO – Traverse City

Mackinac Island and The Grand Hotel | 21

San Antonio Fiesta River Parade

DAY THREE – Arrive in San Antonio

DAY FOUR – San Antonio Touring and the River Parade

DAY FIVE – The Alamo and Dinner River Cruise

DAY SEVEN – Fort Worth and the Stockyards

DAYS EIGHT AND NINE – Travel Home TEXAS

DEPARTURE DATE PER PERSON RATES

San Antonio Fiesta | 23

DAY THREE – Arrive in San Antonio

DAY FOUR – San Antonio Touring

DAY SEVEN – Fort Worth and the Stockyards HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

24 | San Antonio Christmas on the Riverwalk

4 DAYS • 6 MEALS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS

PLUS SEE 3 OF THE

Twelve Irish Tenors – Imagine a stage filled with twelve of

Branson Ozark Christmas | 25

BRANSON BLAST featuring Five Great Shows

Andy Williams Hooray for Hollywood Louise Mandrell

The Brett Family Yakov Smirnoff Show Legends in Concert

4 DAYS • 5 MEALS 3 DAYS • 4 MEALS

TOUR HIGHLIGHTS TOUR HIGHLIGHTS