clubmail: fall 2012

Fall 2012

Your TickeT To GreaT TheaTer and Travel!

www.showofthemonth.com

featuring:Holiday Getaways,

Boston Theater Weekends,

African Safari, Prague, Italy

and more!

Fall Travel

Issue

introducing Show of the Month ClubFOR MOST OF YOU, Show of the Month Club needs no introduction. Yet, new people discover The Club every day, and for those of you holding this publication for the first time, here’s what we’re all about:

Since 1956, Show of the Month Club has provided its members with a con-venient, simple and economical way to order theater tickets for shows playing Boston. Its companion Travel Club arranges carefully planned travel packages to destinations all over the world—at unbeatable prices.

Membership benefits include quarterly catalogs, weekly email newsletters, parking dis-counts, discounted restaurant gift certificates and exceptional customer service.

If you’re a member, thank you. If you’re not, you could be saving money while enjoying some of what makes life exciting, stimulating and fun—Theater and Travel!

Show of the Month Club is a subsidiary of New Venture Media Group LLC, which publishes the New England edition of Playbill, the world’s most recognized and prestigious theater program, and Panorama, The Official Guide to Boston, celebrating 60 years of service to Boston’s visitors.

IT DOESN’T GET ANY BETTER THAN THIS!

T here are so many great shows coming to Boston this season that I don’t have enough space to tout them all! It starts with the fabulous

new production of Ragtime at Boston’s beautifully renovated Strand Theatre and ends in 2013 with the return of the wildly popular Wicked! In between you’ll want to see Memphis, How the Grinch Stole Christmas, Jersey Boys and the highly anticipated Boston engagement of The Book of Mormon. For the highlights, check out the Theater Supplement enclosed

with this issue of CLUBMail—and for the full list, visit the Club website.

Then there’s travel! I always say it, but I’ll say it again—if you haven’t taken a Travel Club trip, then you’re missing one of the great benefits of your membership. Here’s why: Our trips are planned and selected exclusively for our members; they are priced below any other similar travel experience; our Italy programs, in particular, are unmatched for value; and, don’t take our word for it—YOU, our members, have given our trips rave reviews!

When you add the personal service that Barbara, Kim and the rest of the team provide, it all adds up to one of the best travel programs available anywhere.

So, enjoy this latest dream catalog and make a plan. Oh, and don’t forget all the special holiday getaways we’ve included this year. From Thanksgiving to New Year’s, we’ve planned trips to help make this holiday season the most memorable ever!

Tim monTgomery, PresidenT

2 FALL 2012 RESERVE online:www.showofthemonth.com

Happy Holidays! Give the Gift of Theater & Travel… and it’s on us!

The gift of a two-year Show of the Month Club membership is perfect for

the theater lover and traveler on your list.

and, it’s free! This is our gift to you! Simply choose that lucky someone on your holiday gift list, visit our website or give us a call, and we’ll send your recipient a note acknowledging you as the gift-giver.

It’s better than a scarf!To order, visit www.showofthemonth.com/holidaygift

Or call 617-338-1111, ext. 1Applicable to new members only.

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MARCH 2013 Philadelphia Flower Show 3/8–10 15Spanish Fling: 48

Madrid & Costa del Sol 3/10–17Roman Holiday 3/16–22 31Your Week in Paris 3/16–22 45Florence Getaway 3/17–23 31

APRIL 2013Charm of Southern Tuscany 4/4–12 32Liguria, Italy’s Riviera 4/6–14 33Washington, D.C. 4/12–15 15The Azores 4/12–19 51The Amalfi Coast 4/13–21 34Classic Tuscany 4/13–21 35America’s Music Cities 4/14–21 16Classic Tuscany 4/20–28 35Vienna Adventure 4/27–5/3 46

MAY 2013Italian Treasures 5/4–12 36Golden Prague 5/11–18 47The Amalfi Coast 5/11–19 34Canyonlands of America 5/15–21 17Portland, ME Memorial Day Weekend 18

via Amtrak 5/25–27Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport 5/31–6/2 18

THROUGH 12/15/12 Topnotch Resort & Spa 9

THROUGH 3/31/13 Broadway Your Way 8

FEBRUARY 2013Quebec Winter Carnival 2/1–4 14Your Week in Paris 2/16–22 45Costa Rica 2/16–23 56Roman Holiday 2/17–24 30

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TRAVEL

HOLIDAY GETAWAYSNOVEMBER 2012Thanksgiving by the Sea, 11/21–24 10

Ogunquit Drive Yourself Getaway

Holiday Spirit in Portland ME 11 via Amtrak 11/30–12/2Niagara Falls & Festival of Lights 11/30–12/2 12

DECEMBER 2012Holiday in NH’s White Mountains 12/2–3 12Christmastime in Newport 12/7–9 14

Drive Yourself Getaway

Christmas By The Sea, Ogunquit 12/7–9 10 Drive Yourself Getaway

Boston Shopping Weekend 12/8–9 13 Drive Yourself Getaway

New Year’s in Italy’s 28Bassano del Grappa 12/27/12–1/3/13

New Year’s in Rome 12/27/12–1/3/13 29New Year’s in Boston 12/31/12–1/1/13 13

Drive Yourself Getaway

Fall 2012

Your TickeT To GreaT TheaTer and Travel!

www.showofthemonth.com

featuring:Holiday Getaways,

Boston Theater Weekends,

African Safari, Prague, Italy

and more!

Fall Travel

Issue

ON THE COVER“The Leaning Tower” in the Piazza del Duomo, Pisa.Versilia, p. 39.

p.23 p.48 p.51

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OCTOBER 2013 A Mediterranean Cruise 10/2–13 50Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 10/4–9 27Umbria 10/6–14 41Venice, Florence & Rome 10/7–15 42The Azores 10/8–15 51Discover Scotland 10/10–19 55Washington, D.C. 10/11–14 15Kenya Wildlife Safari 10/11–23 57Classic Tuscany 10/12–20 35The Riches of Northern Italy 10/19–27 43Secret Sicily 10/26–11/3 44

Travel Club SelectImperial Cities: Prague, 59 Vienna & Budapest 4/15–25France 10/3–14 60Britain 10/10–19 62Poland 10/10–21 61Portugal and its Islands 11/1–13 63

JUNE 2013 Penn Dutch and Amish Country 6/14–16 17Boothbay Harbor, Maine 6/14–16 19Brunswick, ME via Amtrak 6/21–23 19

JULY 2013Florence and Rome 7/5–12 37

AUGUST 2013Summer Getaway to Niagara Falls 8/5–8 20Quebec City and Montreal 8/11–15 20Saratoga Springs and Racing 8/18–19 22Alaska’s Glacier Cruise 8/21–31 21Ocean City & Tangier Island 8/25–28 22

SEPTEMBER 2013Legendary Ireland 9/3–11 54Amazing Chicago 9/14–17 23Colonial Williamsburg 9/14–18 24The Hamptons 9/15–16 23Canyonlands of America 9/18–24 17Portuguese Riviera 9/19–26 49Historic Villages of Italy 9/19–27 38Adirondack Balloon Festival 9/20–22 24Versilia: Tuscany’s Riviera 9/21–29 39Swiss & Italian Charm 9/21–29 40Journey Through the South 9/22–29 25Badlands & Black Hills 26

of South Dakota 9/27–10/3The Amalfi Coast 9/27–10/5 34London 9/28–10/4 53Getaway to Iceland 9/29–10/4 52

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PLANNER

BOSTON THEATER WEEKENDS

Memphis 12/15–16, 12/22–23, 2012 6–7Sister Act 2/2–3, 2013Jersey Boys 2/16–17, 2/23–24, 3/2–3,

3/9–10, 2013 The Book of Mormon 4/13–14, 4/20–12,

4/27–28, 2013Wicked 8/10–11, 8/24–25, 8/31–9/1,

9/14–15, 2013

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY! 617-338-1111, EXT. 3

Our Boston Theater Weekends may be the best deal in town and sell out! Reserve early at www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111, ext. 3.

Located in the heart of downtown opposite The Boston Opera House, the Hyatt Regency offers elegant accommodations, deluxe amenities and guestrooms with sitting area and city views. Guests may enjoy Avenue One Restaurant and Lounge and the Avenue One Lobby Bar. With

direct access to the subway, the hotel is convenient to Faneuil Hall and Boston’s Theater District.

• Saturday night hotel accommodations

• Saturday evening top-price theater ticket

• Sunday breakfast• Parking at hotel

(one car per room)

• $25 Dining Gift Certificate for DaVinci Ristorante (one certifi-cate for two persons; one cer-tificate accepted per table)

OUR ONE-NIGHT WEEKENDS INCLUDE:

bostonTheater Weekends

5 TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS

$239 per person double occupancy

FEBRUARY 2–3, 2013The Boston Opera House

Omni Parker House“Ridiculously fun!”—New York Post

bostonTheater Weekends

$239 per person double occupancy

DECEMBER 15–16, 2012DECEMBER 22–23, 2012

Citi Emerson Colonial TheatreOmni Parker House

“…Exuberant…”—New York Post

BEST MUSICAL 2009

• Complimentary bottled water upon arrival (both hotels)• Omni Parker House: 10% discount at Parker’s Bar and the Last Hurrah for post-show dining• Hyatt Regency: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at Avenue One Restaurant• Add a Friday or Sunday night at a great rate!

BEST MUSICAL 2006

$269per person double occupancy

FEBRUARY 16–17, 2013; FEBRUARY 23–24, 2013MARCH 2–3, 2013; MARCH 9–10, 2013Citi Emerson Colonial TheatreOmni Parker House“Too good to be true.”—New York Post

BEST MUSICAL 2011


APRIL 13–14, 2013; APRIL 20–21, 2013APRIL 27–28, 2013

The Boston Opera HouseHyatt Regency Boston

“…the best musical of the century.”—The New York Times

WINNER OF 35 MAJOR AWARDS


AUGUST 10–11, 2013; AUGUST 24–25, 2013AUGUST 31–SEPTEMBER 1, 2013SEPTEMBER 14–15, 2013The Boston Opera HouseHyatt Regency Boston“Wicked soars.”—Time Out New York

This luxury hotel has been a Boston landmark since 1855. Located on the Freedom Trail near Beacon Hill, the Parker House was voted “Best Boutique Hotel” 2011 and

one of the top Ten Historic Hotels in America. Convenient to Boston’s Theater District and Faneuil Hall, the Parker House is the birthplace of Parker House Rolls and is famous for its Boston Cream Pie.

Special Bonus:

A PERFECT

HOLIDAY GIFT!

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PACKAGES BEGIN AT $488 PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCYavailable through March 31, 2013

Designed for the independent traveler, this Travel Club service lets you choose your dates of travel and the shows you want to see! Your NYC get-away can last as long as you like and you can go whenever you want. These packages include accommodations at THE BELVEDERE, AMTRAK’S REGIONAL TRAIN SERVICE and a top-price theater ticket. When it comes to deciding which show (or shows) you want to see, call us and we’ll help you choose!

Remember, this is BROADWAY YOUR WAY, so get your calendar and start planning—it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Pick your dates. 2. Pick your show. 3. Pick up the phone and call 617-338-1111, ext. 3!

Prices vary depending on the season of travel and your choice of theater tickets. Call early for best availability. Please note that weekend performances may be more expensive.

BELVEDERE HOTEL

BROADWAY YOUR WAY

EVITACHAPLINCHICAGO

MAMMA MIA!MARY POPPINS

PETER AND THE STARCATCHERROCK OF AGES

SPIDER-MANTHE BEST MAN

THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERAWAR HORSE

ANNIEGLENGARRY GLEN ROSS

AND MORE!

THERE ARE SO MANY GREAT SHOWS!

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel FALL 2012 9 FALL 2012 9

RESORTAMENITIES:• World-class spa • Outdoor pool and hot tub• Pre-arranged carriage rides;

winter sleigh rides• Topnotch Tennis Center• Guided hikes and snowshoe tours • Outdoor fire pits

SPECIALTRAVELCLUBGIFTBAGUPONCHECK-IN!As a special welcome to Stowe, we’ve assembled a lovely gift bag of treats and coupons to help plan your weekend. Your new Stowe friends include:

Now–October 20: $319*October 21–December 15: $209*

* per person double occupancy

INCLUDES:• Two nights’ deluxe accommodations:

TopnotchResort, Stowe, VT• Breakfast at Norma’s (including gratuity)

Saturday and Sunday• Morning coffee service and afternoon tea• Valet parking• 20% discount at • All taxes, service charges and resort fee• Unavailable: 10/5–7

CALLTORESERVE!

• Blue Moon Cafe: 10% dining discount (mention The Travel Club when reserving!)

• Boyden Valley Winery: Free wine tasting• Cold Hollow Cider Mill: Free cider donut

• Laughing Moon Chocolates: Free treat, tasting and coupon

• Stowe Kitchen Bath & Linens: Spa sample and coupon

• Stowe Area Association: Maple Syrup

DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAYSTOPNOTCH RESORT AnD SPA

Stowe, Vt2012 Friday–Sunday Weekends

Our drive-yourself weekends to Topnotch Resort and Spa in Stowe, VT are the

ultimate girls-getaway, romantic escape, or family fun-fest. En route to Stowe, stop in West Lebanon, N.H. (minutes shy of the Vermont border) for lunch or dinner with our friends at Lui Lui where you’ll receive 20% off your dining check! Once ensconced at Topnotch—ranked #10 hotel spa by Travel and Leisure magazine—you’re free to unwind and indulge in the resort’s included ameni-ties. You also have the option to add a well-deserved spa treatment—at a special Travel Club discount. We’ve included breakfast at Norma’s both mornings—the French toast is legendary! A phenomenal weekend at an unbeatable price—and all exclusive to the Travel Club. Space is limited!

OPTIONAL: Discounted 50-minute spa treat-ment (call for rates and availability)

TOPNOTCH RESORT

HOLLOWCIDER MILL

802.253.9591Main Street • Stowe, Vermont

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10 FALL 2012 RESERVE by phone:617-338-1111,ext.3


$249 per person triple occupancy; $229 per per-son quad occupancy; $439 for single reservations. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:• Two nights’ first-class accommodations:

MeadowmereResort, Ogunquit• Deluxe continental breakfast Saturday

and Sunday at Meadowmere•WineandCheeseReception

withHolidayCaroling• Dinner one evening at

Jonathan’sRestaurant• VIP admission to Ogunquit’sChowder

&ChocolateFest on Saturday• Kittery Outlets Discount Book• Parking at hotel

RESERVEBY: October 19, 2012

DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAYSHOLIDAYS bY ThE SEA

In OGUNQUITat the MeadowMere reSort




MeadowmereResort, Ogunquit• Breakfast Thursday, Friday and Saturday

at Jonathan’sRestaurant•WineandCheese

WelcomeReception• Traditional ThanksgivingDinner at

Jonathan’s Restaurant• Guided KennebunkportCulinary

WalkingTour• Kittery Outlets Discount Book• Parking at hotel


HOLIDAY SPIRITin Portland, Me Via aMtrak

Friday, November 30–Sunday, December 2, 2012

ThAnkSGIVInG Wednesday, November 21–

Saturday, November 24, 2012

ChRISTmAS TImE Friday, December 7–

Sunday, December 9, 2012

W hat’s prettier or more festive than a New England seacoast village all

dressed up for the holidays? Just about 75 miles from Boston we’ve found the perfect place—Ogunquit—and a four-season, tradi-tional Maine hotel located in the heart of the Village where you can create holiday memo-ries with family and friends. As you enjoy the heated, indoor pool and therapeutic Roman bath and Jacuzzi, indulge in (optional) mas-sages and spa treatments in the Meadowmere Day Spa, sip a reviving beverage before the fire in the cozy pub or settle in with a good book in the reading area, you may not want to leave the resort. Yet, you must for we’ve included a few not-to-be-missed outings to make your getaway unforgettable.

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel FALL 2012 11


$399 per person triple occupancy; $569 for single reservations. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:• Round-trip transportation on AMTRAK

coach class from North Station, Boston (alternate boarding also available north of Boston)

• Two nights’ first-class accommodations: HolidayInnbytheBay, Portland

• Full breakfast Saturday and Sunday• Escorted, round-trip, private train station/

hotel transfers•MaineFoodieCulinaryDelights

TrolleyTour• Saturday evening ticket to Dickens’s

A Christmas Carol performance at Portland Stage Company

• Admission to VictoriaMansion• Luggage handling at hotel


HOLIDAY SPIRITin Portland, Me Via aMtrak


H op aboard AMTRAK’s Downeaster for a magical holiday getaway to surprising

Portland! Upon arrival you’ll be whisked into downtown Portland—decked out in Victorian splendor along the restored waterfront—and set off on a unique Maine Foodie Tour to sample the season’s tastiest delights at six stops. Although stops are subject to change, tastings may include fresh Maine lobster, smoked sea-food, artisan cheese, hand-crafted wine or chocolate truffles. Afterwards, you’ll transfer to the ideally located Holiday Inn by the Bay for check-in and refreshments. Situated between the Arts District and the Old Port, the Holiday Inn by the Bay offers a large indoor pool, fitness center and free in-room WiFi. Dinner is on your own this weekend and there are 60 restaurants within walking distance of the hotel to choose from. Also included is admission to the elegant Victoria Mansion—festively adorned for the holidays with ornate Victorian era decorations—and a live perfor-mance of Dickens’s holiday classic, A Christmas Carol, at the Portland Stage Company—both are within easy walking dis-tance from the hotel. You may also wish to enjoy a complimentary Horse & Wagon ride amid the lights and sounds of the enchanting downtown area.


HOLIDAY In NEW HAMPSHIRE’S WHITE MOUNTAINS

Sunday, December 2–Monday, December 3, 2012


$389 per person triple occupancy; $479 for sin-gle reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $15. Although not required, we recommend pur-chasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:• Round-trip motorcoach transportation

from Boston area locations• Two nights’ accommodations: Sheraton

ontheFalls, Niagara Falls, ON• Four meals: two buffet breakfasts,

two dinners• Sightseeing and touring• Services of Tour Manager

NIAGARA FALLSand the FeStiVal oF lightS


E verybody loves a sparkling display of

lights and decorations at Christmastime, and this getaway to Niagara Falls and the Winter Festival of Lights deliv-ers just that. You’ll check in at the out-standing Sheraton on the Falls, adjacent to Casino Niagara and within walking distance of the Falls and shopping area. The highlight of dinner in the hotel’s Fallsview Room is exactly that—a stunning Falls view! Enjoy free time before touring the village of Niagara-on-the-Lake and the magnificent poinsettia displays in the Niagara Greenhouses. As darkness descends, the Festival’s lights ignite and the Falls are illuminated by a fabulous palette of color. You’ll be treated to dinner at a popular restaurant before departing for home the next day.



$239 per person triple occupancy; $309 for sin-gle reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $10. Although not required, we recommend pur-chasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $150.


from Boston area locations• One nights’ first-class accommodations:

NorthConwayGrandHotel, North Conway • Two meals: one breakfast, one dinner•WhiteMountainsScenicTrainRide• Visit to MountWashington

DiscoveryCenter• Evening of holiday entertainment at hotel• Services of Tour Manager

J oin us on a classic holiday getaway to New Hampshire’s White Mountains and The

North Conway Grand Hotel. View the spec-tacular winter wonderland aboard the Conway Scenic Railway and stop for hot mulled cider at the White Mountain Cider Company country store and bakery. Your unforgettable resort offers indoor pool, hot tub, saunas, year-round outdoor pool and Jacuzzi with heated patio area, the Mountainside Tavern and Restaurant and is adjacent to the sixty shops at Settlers’ Green Outlet Village. You’ll enjoy dinner at the hotel followed by an evening of holiday entertainment and free time to shop before you depart for home.



DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAY

BOSTON SHOPPING WEEKENDSaturday, December 8–Sunday, December 9, 2012


$329 per person triple occupancy; $609 for single reservations. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:• One night’s deluxe accom mo dations:

InterContinentalBoston• New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise aboard

the Odyssey• Breakfast on Tuesday• Valet parking for one car per room•DrinkatRumBa


NEW YEAR’S In BOSTONMonday, December 31, 2012–Tuesday, January 1, 2013

ew Year’s Eve is the perfect time to get away even if it’s not too far. Cruise into the New Year with a one-night stay at the InterContinental Boston, a AAA Four Diamond landmark, luxury hotel on the revital-ized, historic waterfront. You’ll celebrate the last hours of 2012 aboard the Odyssey and enjoy a special dinner cruise with a front row seat to view Boston Harbor’s First Night Fireworks Display. This five-hour party features live enter-tainment and dancing, hors d’oeuvres, three-course plated dinner service and midnight champagne toast. Your deluxe accommodations include high-speed internet, cable/satellite TV, blackout drapes and sound system. Once you’ve arisen in 2013, you may want to indulge in the state-of-the-art health and fitness club, indoor heated pool and steam rooms or just enjoy a peaceful walk through the quiet streets of Boston.

L ooking for a new holiday tradition? Call your best friend and hit the town—and

the shops—during The Travel Club’s Holiday Shopping Weekend! Adding a new twist to the “‘tis better to give than to receive” spirit of the season, you’ll check off each gift on your list plus treat yourself to a festive weekend in the city.

C opley Place Mall, The Shops at Prudential and Newbury Street are just

steps from your room at The Westin Copley Place Hotel—where you may wish to relax with a night cap at Bar 10 after power-shop-ping and savoring a well-earned treat at Finale Desserterie. At such an extraordinary value, it’s bound to become one of your cher-ished holiday traditions.

RESERVEBY: November 12, 2012


INCLUDES:• One night’s

four-star accommoda-tions: TheWestinCopleyPlace

• Breakfast on Sunday (gratu-ities not included)

• $50 Gift Certificate for Finale(one certificate for two persons)

• Parking for one car per room

OUR ANNUAL GIFT

TO YOU: A $250 VALUE!



$529 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:• Two nights’ four-star accommodations:

The HotelViking,Newport• Continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday• HolidayEveningatTheBreakers•NewportGourmetWalkingTour• Parking at hotel• Luggage handling at hotel


DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAY

CHRISTMASTIME In NEWPORT, RIFriday, December 7–Sunday, December 9, 2012

J oin The Travel Club for the 42nd annual Christmas in Newport—a city-wide festival

celebrating the glorious traditions of the holidays. Your accommodations at The Hotel Viking place you in the center of the celebrations where you’ll enjoy historic buildings decked out in holi-day finery, fun (and free) events and wonderful shopping. The magnificent historic houses put on an amazing holiday display of spectacular evergreens, decorated trees, plus thousands of poinsettias and wreaths. We’ve included a ticket to the Holiday Evening at The Breakers on Saturday, from 6–8 p.m. We’ve also arranged a Newport Gourmet Walking Tour of Bellevue Avenue on Saturday afternoon.

QUEBEC WINTER CARNIVALFriday, February 1–Monday, February 4, 2013


$609 per person triple occupancy; $839 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $40. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of book-ing. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.


J oin in the festivities as Quebec City celebrates the joy and magic of winter with the world’s

largest winter carnival! A highlight on the Quebec event calendar since 1894, this rowdy tradition is a chance to “eat, drink and be merry.” In addition to the Carnival’s revelry, and over the course of two days, you’ll see the Plains of Abraham, the Citadel, Château Frontenac, the unique Ice Hotel, the magnificent Snow Palace, the majestic Shrine of Ste. Anne de Beaupre, dating back to 1658, and the “taller-than-Niagara-Falls” Montmorency Falls. You’ll be carried away by the spectrum of events and activities, including snow rafting, horse-drawn sleigh and dog sled rides, the canoe race on the icy St. Lawrence river, the International Snow Sculpture Competition, and the magical night parades.

INCLUDES:• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from

select Boston area locations• Three nights’ accommodations: LoewsHotel

LeConcordeQuebec, Quebec City • Four meals: three breakfasts, one dinner• Sightseeing and touring• Services of Tour Manager MONTMORENCY FALLS



$389 per person triple occupancy; $539 for single res-ervations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $15. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $150.


from select Boston area locations• Two nights’ accom-

modations: HolidayInnHistoricDistrict, Philadelphia

• Three meals: two breakfasts, one dinner

• Sightseeing and touring

• Driver escorted

WASHINGTON, D.C.Friday, April 12–Monday, April 15, 2013

Friday, October 11–Monday, October 14, 2013

ThE PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL FLOWER SHOW

Friday, March 8–Sunday, March 10, 2013


$539 per person triple occupancy; $739 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $48. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.


from select Boston area locations• Three nights’ accommodations:

DoubletreeCrystalCityHotel• Five meals: three breakfasts, two dinners • Sightseeing and touring• Services of Tour Manager

FEATURES:Washington, D.C. guided tour, including Arlington National Cemetery, U.S. Capitol photo stop, Vietnam Memorial, World War II Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial, dinner on own in historic Alexandria, coach transportation to the Mall area evening Illuminated Monument tour, United States Air Force Memorial

E xperience the memories, monuments and museums of Washington, D.C. Touring with

your local guide includes Arlington National Cemetery and The Vietnam and World War II memorials. You’ll enjoy a day to explore on your own and we’ll provide transportation to the Mall area to get you started. Highlighting your weekend is a twilight tour of the illuminated monuments with stops at the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials.

RESERVEBY:April Trip: December 31, 2012October Trip: July 5, 2013

I t may be March yet it’ll feel like spring when you attend the International Flower Show—

the largest indoor flower show in America! Depart Boston early Friday morning and check in to your hotel in Philadelphia’s historic district. That eve-ning you’ll enjoy an Italian feast at a popular local restaurant. On Saturday it’s off to the Pennsylvania Convention Center and the flower show. This year’s theme is “Brilliant”—the culture and horti-culture of Great Britain. You’ll have plenty of time to wander through six acres of flowers, landscapes and garden paths, as well as attend lectures, dem-onstrations and shop at the marketplace. Later you’ll be treated to an exclusive evening tour of the Betsy Ross House, birthplace of the American flag. As you return to Boston on Sunday you’ll stop in New York City for a poignant stop at the National September 11th Memorial.

RESERVEBY: November 26, 2012PHILADELPHIA


$2,159 per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and

all air taxes and fees.$2,129 per person triple occupancy; $2,679 for single res-ervations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $165. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

FEATURES:New Orleans: French Quarter walking tour, New Orleans School of Cooking cooking demonstration, jazz revue, New Orleans tour including Lake Ponchartrain, Memphis: Beale Street restaurant dinner, Memphis city tour led by local musicians, visit to Graceland, Nashville: Grand Ole Opry show and backstage tour, Nashville tour including RCA Studio B, Country Music Hall of Fame, Wildhorse Saloon din-ner. OPTIONALS: New Orleans—Jazz Brunch and WWII Museum, Memphis—Music History Tour and Dinner

AMERICA’S MUSIC CITIESnew orleanS, MeMPhiS & naShVille

Sunday, April 14–Sunday, April 21, 2013

A cultural vacation doesn’t always mean jetting off to Europe for a performance

at La Scala—not when the American South has given birth to so many of the sounds and styles beloved by music lovers worldwide. This week-long tour showcases three American cit-ies known as musical Meccas for fans of blues, jazz and country music. Your vacation begins in New Orleans, the “Jazz Capital of the World” and home to such landmarks as St. Louis Cathedral and the bustling French Quarter—where you’ll take in a live jazz revue, learn to cook New Orleans-style and view beautiful Gothic mansions. In Memphis, you’ll dine on world-famous Beale Street, and listen as local musicians rhapsodize about Memphis’ blues, soul and rock ‘n’ roll history, before donning your blue suede shoes and touring Graceland, the 14-acre estate of the King, Elvis Presley. Finally, go a little bit country as the trip wraps up in Nashville where you’ll take in a show at the legendary Grand Ole Opry, tour historic RCA Studio B where Elvis, Dolly Parton and others recorded, and explore the Country Music Hall of Fame. Don’t miss this opportu-nity to surround yourself with the sweet sounds and songs of the South.

RESERVEBY: December 10, 2012After deadline, call for availability.

INCLUDES:• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights

from Boston to New Orleans and Nashville to Boston, via a connecting city

• Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees• Seven nights’ first-class accommodations• Ten meals: seven breakfasts, three dinners• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers• Sightseeing and touring

TRIPPLANNER:DAY 1 Flight from Boston

DAYS 1-3 RamadaInnonBourbon, New Orleans

DAYS 4-5 MemphisMarriottDowntown, Memphis

DAYS 6-7 GaylordOprylandHotel,Nashville

DAY 8 Return flight to Boston

BEALE STREET, MEMPHIS

GRACELAND


$1,499per person double occupancy


all air taxes and fees.$1,479 per person triple occupancy; $1,749 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $95. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.


from Boston to Las Vegas, via a connecting city

• Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees• Six nights’ accommodations: Casa

BlancaResortCasino, Mesquite, NV• Ten meals: six breakfasts, four dinners• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers• Sightseeing and touring• Services of professional Tour Manager

B egin with the impressive Casa Blanca Resort Casino in Mesquite, toss in

three National Parks, a state park, assorted spires, painted pinnacles, jagged peaks, myste-rious buttes, forested mountains and dramatic deserts and you’ve got an eye-opening adven-ture to some of the most wondrous locations in America. You’ll be awed by attractions both natural and man-made—the north rim of the Grand Canyon; the vivid colors of Zion National Park; the red rock formations in Valley of Fire State Park; Lake Mead and Hoover Dam; the sandstone cliffs and sculpted pillars at Bryce Canyon National Park. You may also wish to join an optional excursion to Las Vegas.

RESERVEBY:May Trip: January 9, 2013September Trip: May 13, 2013

T he Pennsylvania Amish of Lancaster County are America’s oldest Amish

community. This relaxing and informative trip explores a simpler way of life. You’ll visit an 18th-century style Peddler’s Village, tour the Amish farmlands, stop at a quintessential roadside stand for lemonade and shop for quilts at a traditional country store. You’ll also enjoy dinner and professional Broadway-style shows at the Dutch Apple Theatre and the American Music Theatre.

RESERVEBY: March 4, 2013

CANYONLANDS OF AMERICAWednesday, May 15–Tuesday, May 21, 2013

Wednesday, September 18–Tuesday, September 24, 2013

PENN DUTCH AnD AMISH COUNTRYFriday, June 14–Sunday, June 16, 2013


$419 per person triple occupancy; $519 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $18. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of book-ing. Per person deposit is $150.


from select Boston area locations• Two nights’ accommodations: Willow

ValleyInn&Suites, Lancaster, PA• Four meals: two breakfasts, two dinners• Sightseeing and touring• Services of professional Tour Manager






• Two nights’ first-class accommodations: HolidayInnBytheBay

• Full breakfast Sunday and Monday• Round-trip, private train station/hotel

transfers• “Lobster Lady” meet and greet service

upon arrival at Portland train station• Welcome reception at hotel•PortlandFoodieTour•NarratedPortlandHarborCruise• Luggage handling at hotel

PORTLAND, MAINEMeMorial day weekend

Saturday, May 25–Monday, May 27, 2013

H op aboard AMTRAK’s Downeaster and head to Portland for an enjoyable

Memorial Day Weekend. Depart Boston’s North Station on Saturday morning. Upon arrival you’ll be whisked off to downtown Portland for a special guided Foodie Tour—making six stops to sample Portland’s best. Later you’ll check in at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, convenient to both the Arts District and the Old Port. You’re within walking dis-tance of charming cobbled streets, shops, res-taurants and galleries—all co-existing with a dynamic working waterfront. Enjoy full breakfast both mornings at the hotel plus a 90-minute narrated harbor cruise.

RESERVEBY: April 1, 2013

S pend the weekend in New England’s famous seaside village of Kennebunkport

at Maine’s popular Nonantum resort. From its peaceful location on the Kennebunkport River, it’s an easy walk to Dock Square with its shops, galleries and restaurants, and a short ride to Cape Porpoise, Parson’s Walk and Kennebunk. At your leisure you’ll enjoy a 50-minute cruise on a working lobster boat and a visit to the Trolley Museum—including a ride through the Maine countryside on a restored streetcar. We’ve also included a special Foodie Tour of Kennebunkport—you’ll stop at six historic inns and sample a signature dish at each stop.


DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAYKENNEBUNKPORT

nonantuM reSort Friday, May 31–Sunday, June 2, 2013




NonantumResort• Welcome reception at hotel• Full breakfast Saturday and Sunday• One dinner at hotel• Narrated Lobstering Cruise• Admission to SeashoreTrolleyMuseum

with trolley ride• Luggage handling at hotel

For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111,ext3.






• Two nights’ first-class accommodations: InnatBrunswickStation

• Full breakfast Saturday and Sunday• One dinner at hotel• Welcome reception with Chef demonstration• Guided tour BowdoinCollegeMuseumofArt• Admission to Peary-MacMillanArctic

Museum• Admission to JoshuaChamberlainMuseum•MaineStateMusicTheatre performance

(show TBA)• Issue of Art New England magazine• Luggage handling at hotel

BRUNSWICK, MAINEFriday, June 21–Sunday, June 23, 2013

N amed by Smithsonian magazine as one of “The 20 Best Small Towns in

America,” Brunswick is picturesque with bricked sidewalks, a village green, historic architecture, restaurants, shops and galleries, and a main street named “Maine” Street. We’ll catch AMTRAK’s Downeaster Friday morning and check in at the delightful Inn at Brunswick Station located in the heart of Brunswick and adjacent to Bowdoin College. We’ll enjoy a guided Bowdoin College Museum of Art tour—see the extensive Winslow Homer collection—and enjoy a per-formance at the well-regarded Maine State Music Theatre.

RESERVEBY: May 1, 2013

uiet coves, rocky shoreline, meandering country roads and beautiful light-houses—just some of the reasons why we love the Boothbay Harbor region! Pack your comfy clothes, a good book and your camera and head north (180 miles north of Boston) to charming Boothbay Harbor and accommodations at the Fisherman’s Wharf Inn, overlooking the har-bor. We’ve included three “uniquely Maine” excursions designed to give you a real taste of this glorious area—a whale watch cruise, admission to Maine’s botanical gardens and an evening walking tour. After check out on Sunday you might stop at Kennebunkport or Kittery on your way home.


DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAYBOOTHBAY HARBOR, MAINE

Friday, June 14–Sunday, June 16, 2013




Fisherman’sWharfInn, Boothbay Harbor• Full breakfast Saturday and Sunday• One dinner at hotel•WhaleWatchCruise• Admission to CoastalMaineBotanical

Gardens• Guided evening BoothbayHarbor

WalkingTour• Meet and greet assistance at hotel• Parking



W hat’s in store for you on this five-day summer getaway to Canada’s Quebec

province? Beauty, culture and tons of old world charm! Spend two nights in fabulous Quebec City where you’ll enjoy breakfasts at local cafés and be treated to a narrated tour, including the Old City. En route to Montreal you’ll visit the shrine of Sainte Anne de Beaupre and Montmorency Falls before arriving at your accommodations in the heart of the city and going out for dinner at a popular nearby restaurant. Breakfast amongst locals at neighborhood restaurants and enjoy a guided tour, including Notre Dame Basilica and Mount Royal.


QUEBEC CITY AnD MONTREALSunday, August 11–Thursday, August 15, 2013

SUMMER GETAWAY TO NIAGARA FALLS

Monday, August 5–Thursday, August 8, 2013


$789 per person triple occupancy; $1,099 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $60. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of book-ing. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.


from select Boston area locations• Four nights’ accommodations: LoewsLe

Concorde, Quebec City two nights, FairmontQueenElizabeth, Montreal two nights

• Six meals: four breakfasts, two dinners• Sightseeing and touring• Services of professional Tour Manager


$619 per person triple occupancy; $839 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $48. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of book-ing. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.


from select Boston area locations• Three nights’ accommodations: DaysInn

&Suites, Niagara Falls, Ontario• Five meals: three breakfasts, two dinners,

including one dinner at Skylon Tower• Sightseeing and touring• Services of professional Tour Manager


W e know it sounds like a travel cliché, yet, have you ever really been to

Niagara Falls? Discover (or revisit) one of the world’s most amazing natural wonders. Trust us, you’ll be impressed! A morning tour includes it all—the Horseshoe Falls, Canadian Rapids and the Gorge and Whirlpool Rapids. We’ll take a watery “joy-ride” cruise on the famous Maid of the Mist and thrill to the unforgettable journey beneath the falls as we “explore the roar” from the base of the American Falls and into the basin of Horseshoe Falls. Later you’ll enjoy a stroll around one of the most beautiful towns in Canada—quaint Niagara-on-the-Lake. Our relaxing stay also includes a winery visit with tasting and dinner in the Revolving Restaurant atop famous Skylon Tower.


INCLUDES:• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from

Boston to Seattle, via a connecting city• Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees• Seven nights’ Rhapsody of the Seas,

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines • Three nights’ accommodations: Holiday

InnSeattle • 24 meals: nine breakfasts, seven lunches,

eight dinners• Round-trip, airport/hotel/dock transfers• Sightseeing and touring• Services of professional Tour Director


in OUTSIDE CABINS


all air taxes and fees.Call for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

C ruising Alaska’s breathtaking Inside Passage is the zenith for many ardent cruisers.

Carved by massive glaciers millions of years ago, the scenery along this weaving coastal route is unmatched—one thousand islands, glaciers the size of Rhode Island, misty rain forests, rugged mountains, iceberg-dotted bays, plunging waterfalls and blindingly-blue fjords. You’ll set sail from Seattle on the Rhapsody of the Seas and cruise north through the Passage where your first port of call is Juneau—founded during the gold rush in 1880. An array of exciting shore excursions, including helicopter and dog sled tours, will be available. Next up is Skagway, the “gateway to the Klondike.” You may opt to take the unfor-gettable journey aboard the 20-mile “Scenic Railway of the World” to the 2,865 foot sum-mit of the White Pass. Back on board, you’ll cruise through the 26-mile Tracy Arm Fjord, a narrow, curving inlet nestled between tower-ing granite walls. You’ll see breathtaking mountains, some of Alaska’s largest icebergs and, likely, whale, bear, mountain goats, harbor seals, and eagles. At the end of this twisting fjord lie the “twin” Sawyer Glaciers. Thought by many to be the most dramatic in North America, these two glaciers, framed by soaring mountains, often shine a lovely blue color. In Ketchikan, you’ll see cheerful reminders of the port’s colorful beginnings as a fishing camp, evident in its rustic boardwalks and an out-standing collection of beautifully carved totem poles. After another full day of cruising you’ll dock in Victoria, British Columbia and be enchanted by its spectacular scenery.

RESERVEBY: December 28, 2012


DAYS 1–2 HolidayInnSeattle

DAY 3 Embark cruise ship, depart 4pm

DAY 4 At sea

DAY 5 AlaskaInsidePassageJuneau, 11am–8pm

DAY 6 Skagway, 7am–8:30pm

DAY 7 TracyArmFjord and SawyerGlacier

DAY 8 At sea

DAY 9 Victoria, BC, 9am–6pm

DAY 10 Arrive Seattle, 7am; HolidayInnSeattle


ALASKASeVen night glacier cruiSe

Wednesday, August 21–Saturday, August 31, 2013


SARATOGA SPRINGS AnD RACINGSunday, August 18–Monday, August 19, 2013

OCEAN CITY AnD TANGIER ISLAND

Sunday, August 25–Wednesday, August 28, 2013




from select Boston area locations• One nights’ accommodations:

HolidayInn, Albany, NY• Two meals: one breakfast, one dinner•SaratogaRaceTrackGrandstand

Admission,program,hotdogandsoda• Sightseeing and touring• Services of professional Tour Manager


$619 per person triple occupancy; $789 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $48. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.


from select Boston area locations• Three nights’ accommodations: Dune’s

ManorHotel, Ocean City• Six meals: three breakfasts, one lunch,

two dinners • Sightseeing and touring• Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:Chesapeake Bay cruise to Tangier Island, Assateague Island, Ocean City Life Saving Museum, traditional afternoon tea


uick getaways are a great way to enjoy summer in the northeast and this one-

night escape has it all. After a morning departure you’ll arrive in beautiful Saratoga Springs for some free time before enjoying a guided tour of Haven Oaks Horse Farm. En route to your accommodations in Albany you’ll be treated to a captivating view of Lake George from the top of Prospect Mountain. After breakfast the next day you’ll take a tour of the Albany State Capitol before arriving midday at Saratoga Race Track—one of America’s oldest and grandest courses—to enjoy an afternoon of thoroughbred racing. This getaway is a sure bet!


Q

Y our destination is Ocean City— Maryland’s popular Eastern shore resort.

Oceanfront accommodations at Dune’s Manor Hotel are near the famed three-mile boardwalk and include a private balcony. Enjoy a cruise across Chesapeake Bay to picturesque Tangier Island, so remote it seems lost in time. You won’t want to leave the peace and tranquility of its 17th century streets. The following day brings you to Assateague Island, a protected wildlife ref-uge where the famed ponies still run wild, and a visit to the Ocean City Life Saving Museum. We’ve made time for you to stroll the boardwalk or enjoy the traditional after-noon tea on the Dune’s beautiful verandah.


AMAZING CHICAGOSaturday, September 14–Tuesday, September 17, 2013

THE HAMPTONSSunday, September 15–Monday, September 16, 2013


$289 per person triple occupancy; $369 for single reservations; $249 for child. Cancellation insurance waiver is $12. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $150.


from select Boston area locations• One nights’ accommodations: Hyatt

PlaceEastEnd, Riverhead, NY• Two meals: one continental breakfast, one

dinner• Sightseeing and touring• Services of professional Tour Manager

T he Hamptons—elegance and country charm combined! This overnight get-

away to the eastern tip of Long Island begins with the ferry crossing from New London, CT and a visit to the cozy waterfront village of Greenport. We’ve included a wine tasting at the impressive Raphael’s Estate before arriving at your home for the night—Hyatt Place East End in Riverhead—and enjoying dinner at a popular local restaurant. You’ll enjoy a Hamptons tour that explores scenic South and East Hampton and a visit to charming Sag Harbor before heading to Port Jefferson and the ferry home.

RESERVEBY: June 10, 2013



all air taxes and fees.$1,279 per person triple occupancy; $1,659 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees sub-ject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insur-ance is $95. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

J oin the Travel Club for a chic Chicago get-away and experience its famous high-rises,

eclectic neighborhoods and amazing variety of cuisines. With world-class museums, lavish shopping, unique architecture and a lake-front address, it’s not surprising that Chicago is on Frommer’s 2012 list of top travel destinations. A local tour leads you from Michigan Avenue to the Loop and on to the Magnificent Mile (think Champs-Elysées). At the famous Field Museum you’ll see the world’s largest T. Rex! There will be plenty of time to explore on your own—try the Navy Pier or a Chicago River boat tour. You’ll enjoy a tram ride through Chicago’s gorgeous Botanic Gardens, a Lake Michigan cruise and dinner with a comedy review at Tommy Guns Garage, a Chicago-style “Speakeasy.” Chicago will “blow you away!”


from Boston to Chicago• Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees• Three nights’ accommodations: Comfort

SuitesDowntown• Five meals: three breakfasts, two dinners,

including one dinner with entertainment at TommyGunsGarage

• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers• Sightseeing and touring• Services of professional Tour Manager



ADIRONDACK HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL

Friday, September 20–Sunday, September 22, 2013

COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURGSaturday, September 14–Wednesday, September 18, 2013




from select Boston area locations• Two nights’ accommodations: Fort

WilliamHenryResort, Lake George• Four meals: two breakfasts, two dinners• Sightseeing and touring• Services of professional Tour Manager





from select Boston area locations• Four nights’ accommodations, CrystalCity

one night, WilliamsburgWoodlands Hotel two nights, Woodstock,VA one night

• Seven meals: four breakfasts, three din-ners, including one dinner at a traditional Colonial tavern

• Sightseeing and touring• Services of professional Tour Manager

I t’s hot air balloon season across the country! The 41st Annual Adirondack Hot Air

Balloon Festival is an unforgettable event, rated as one the world’s top 10 balloon festivals. Weather permitting, you’ll witness the early morning mass ascension and evening “Moon Glow.” Enhancing this colorful weekend are a cruise on Lake George and a train ride along the Hudson River amidst the Adirondack Mountains aboard the Hudson Explorer.

I mmerse yourself in our nation’s historic past and enjoy the unique beauty of the

Shenandoah Valley. Travel to Crystal City in Arlington, VA, just across the river from Washington, D.C., where you’ll visit the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and George Washington’s plantation home at Mount Vernon. Explore one of the greatest living museums in the world at Colonial Williamsburg as you enjoy the sights and sounds of 18th-century America, including the Governor’s Palace and Gardens. A visit to Monticello (Thomas Jefferson’s home) and breathtaking Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park are a perfect end to this stunning display of historic America.




A JOURNEY THROUGH ThE SOUTHnew orleanS, natchez, laFayette

Sunday, September 22–Sunday, September 29, 2013





from Boston to New Orleans, via a con-necting city

• Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees• Seven nights’ first-class accommodations• Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, four

dinners• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers• Sightseeing and touring• Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:New Orleans panoramic tour including Esplanade Avenue, Lake Pontchartrain and St. Charles Avenue, dinner at the Court of Two Sisters, walking tour of French Quarter including the French Marketplace and Café Du Monde, guided tour of Natchez including Stanton Hall, dinner at Lansdowne House plantation, visit Avery Island and the McIlhenny Company’s Tabasco Pepper Sauce Factory, dinner at Pont Breaux’s Cajun Restaurant, Jean Lafitte National Park, Vermillionville living history museum, cruise the bayous of Atchafalaya Basin, Cajun cuisine cooking demonstration. OPTIONAL: New Orleans—Mississippi River Cruise and Lunch


DAYS 1–3 FourPointsbySheratonFrenchQuarter, New Orleans

DAYS 4–5 NatchezGrandHotel, Natchez

DAYS 6–7 HiltonLafayette, Lafayette


“L aissez les bon temps rouler”—let the good times roll on this American

sojourn in New Orleans, “The Big Easy.” With incredible food and music and a “devil-may-care” attitude, New Orleans is a party everyone’s invited to. You’ll visit Esplanade Avenue, St. Louis Cemetery #3, Lake Pontchartrain and the French Quarter. Indulge in dinner at the famous Court of Two Sisters and beignets at Café du Monde. Natchez, on the banks of the Mississippi, is included in “The 100 Best Towns in America” as evidenced by its romantic atmosphere, fas-cinating history and magnificent antebellum homes. You’ll enjoy dinner at a privately owned plantation home, tour the unfinished Longwood mansion and soak up the relaxed southern lifestyle. Discover Cajun and Creole culture in Lafayette, the heart of “French Louisiana.” Feast on Cajun cooking at Pont Breaux’s, visit Jean Lafitte National Park and Vermillionville—a living history museum—and enjoy a cruise through the eerie bayous and swamps of the Atchafalaya Basin. Cap off this vacation with dinner and a lesson in Cajun cuisine at the Accidental Chef Cooking School.


FRENCH QUARTER


I t may be hundreds of miles from the Pacific Ocean, yet the Spirit of the West

lives in South Dakota. This weeklong get-away is a wonderful chance to escape the bustle of modern life and reconnect with our country’s rich history. You’ll witness 2.5 bil-lion years of geological history in a single day via the steep canyons, spires and buttes cre-ated by the stark, beautiful environment at Badlands National Park and the 865-foot Devil’s Tower Monument (made famous in Close Encounters of the Third Kind). Of course, excursions to the man-made rock formations of Mount Rushmore and the still-in-prog-ress Crazy Horse Memorial are equally breathtaking. That said, South Dakota is more than just big rocks; you’ll spend three exciting nights in the gold rush town of Deadwood, former residence of true American originals Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. At the Hampton Inn, how-ever, with its 24-hour casino and indoor pool, you won’t be roughing it like they did. Join an authentic western adventure at Custer State Park as you watch the 49th Annual Buffalo Roundup. You’ll feel the ground tremble as more than one thousand buffalo are corralled by cowboys and park personnel. The Old West lives on…


BADLANDS AnD BLACK HILLSOF SOUTH DAKOTA

Featuring the 49th annual BuFFalo rounduP

Friday, September 27–Thursday, October 3, 2013





from Boston to Rapid City, SD, via a connecting city

• Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees• Six nights’ accommodations• Eleven meals: six breakfasts, five dinners• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers• Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:Journey Museum, Badlands National Park, Wall Drug, Mt. Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Deadwood, Custer State Park, Needles Highway Scenic Drive, Devil’s Tower Monument, Kevin Costner’s TaTanka: Story of the Bison, Annual Buffalo Roundup

TRIPPLANNER:DAY 1 Flight from Boston to Rapid City

DAYS 1–3 HotelAlexJohnson, Rapid City

DAYS 4–6 HamptonInnandCasino, Deadwood


CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL


L ook up! You won’t believe your eyes! At Albuquerque’s International Balloon

Fiesta, the most photographed event on earth, 500 hot air balloons take flight into the blue New Mexico sky in a mass ascension creating a stunning panorama of color. After this early morning launch you’ll enjoy an Old Town Albuquerque tour and a ride down famous Route 66. Next is a visit to the National Museum of Nuclear Science and History and a stop at The Indian Pueblo Cultural Center. Later you’ll head back to the Fiesta for the excitement of the Balloon Glow—just before dusk hundreds of bal-loons are illuminated turning the darkening sky into a dazzling array of color. Travel along the historic Turquoise Trail to Santa Fe where you’ll enjoy a tour that includes the Loretto Chapel and its famous million-dol-lar staircase. A special treat awaits as you visit the Santa Fe School of Cooking for a southwest cuisine demonstration.

ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA

Friday, October 4–Wednesday, October 9, 2013



all air taxes and fees.$2,219 per person triple occupancy; $2,849 for single reservations. Triples will be assigned a room with two double beds. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $165. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.


from Boston to Albuquerque and Santa Fe to Boston, via a connecting city

• Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees• Five nights’ first-class accommodations• Eight meals: five breakfasts, three

dinners• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers• Sightseeing and touring• Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:Albuquerque’s International Balloon Fiesta including morning launch and evening Balloon Glow, tour of Old Town Albuquerque, ride along Route 66, National Museum of Nuclear Science and History, gateway of the 19 Pueblos of New Mexico at the Indian Pueblo Cultural Center, the Turquoise Trail, tour of Santa Fe including visit to the Loretto Chapel, Santa Fe School of Cooking demonstration. OPTIONAL: Taos Pueblo Village



DAYS 1–3 AlbuquerqueMarriott, Albuquerque

DAYS 4–5 TheLodgeatSantaFe, Santa Fe



NEW YEAR’S In ITALY’S BASSANO DEL GRAPPA

Thursday, December 27, 2012–Thursday, January 3, 2013

INCLUDES:• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia

Airlines flights from Boston to Venice, via Rome

• $476 fuel surcharge• $120 air taxes and fees• Six nights’ four-star accommodations:

BonottoHotelBelvedere, Bassano del Grappa

• Nine meals: five buffet breakfasts, four dinners at hotel

•NewYear’sEveDinner: six course dinner with wine, spumanti and dancing

• Dinner with wine at local restaurant in Venice

•Winetasting • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel

transfers• Services of professional local Tour

Manager

FEATURES:Full-day excursion including guided tour of Bassano del Grappa, visit the “Distilleria Nardini” for a grappa tasting, visit to Marostica, excursion to Valdobbiadene including prosecco wine pro-ducer and tasting, visit to Treviso, full-day excur-sion, by train, to Venice including a guided half-day walking tour, free time and dinner, half-day excursion to Vicenza, full-day excursion to the Christmas markets of Rovereto and Trento

RESERVEBY: September 24, 2012



all air taxes and fees.Triple and single accommodations may be avail-able upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

T his lovely town in Italy’s northern Veneto area on the shores of the River Brenta is

the perfect place to spend the post Christmas week leading up to New Year’s Eve. Bassano del Grappa’s three charming squares—Piazzotto Montevecchio, Piazza Libertà and Piazza Garibaldi—lined with arcades, cafes and shops make up the historic center whose architecture ranges from medieval to baroque. Along with the famous covered, wooden bridge—the Ponte degli Alpini—Bassano del Grappa is famous for its strong grappa liqueur and locally produced ceramics. We’ ll enjoy excursions to picturesque Marostica whose town square is the image of an enormous chessboard overlooked by hill-side castle ruins; tranquil Treviso with mean-dering canals and a rambling maze of streets lined with arcaded walkways; the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Vicenza whose ele-gant architecture was influenced by Palladio; and the picturesque wine region of Valdobbiadene. In Venice we’ll visit the highlights on a walking tour, have free time and enjoy dinner before we return to our hotel in the late evening. A full-day excursion brings us to the ancient fortress town of Rovereto and elegantly Renaissance Trento to savor the atmosphere of the Italian Alpine Christmas Markets. Buon Anno!


RIALTO BRIDGE, VENICE


NEW YEAR’S In ROMEThursday, December 27, 2012–Thursday, January 3, 2013



all air taxes and fees.$2,589 for single reservations. Triple accommoda-tions may be available upon request. Fuel sur-charge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

V ibrant and alive! That’s a perfect descrip-tion of Rome between Christmas and

New Year’s. The traditional Christmas Market in Piazza Navona; the grand “presepe” (nativity scenes) in St. Peter’s Square and the Piazza del Popolo; and the beautifully lit Christmas trees at Saint Peter’s, Piazza Venezia and the Colosseum combine to create a joyous, festive glow throughout the city. We’ve included a half-day panoramic coach tour and a half-day guided visit of the Vatican Museum, Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica. You’ll have free time to explore the city on your own, visit the museums, attend a concert and enjoy your hot chocolate at an outdoor café with a heated table! While there’s a nearly endless array of celebrations in Rome on New Year’s Eve—the largest are cen-tered in Piazza del Popolo and near the Colosseum—with music, dancing and fire-works. We’ll enjoy an early (6pm) New Year’s Eve dinner at Mangrovia Restaurant, near our hotel. If you choose, you may join our guide for the short metro ride over to the Colosseum to await the live music starting at 10pm and the midnight fireworks. We’ll also provide a list of other events, celebrations and concerts. On January 1, Rome’s New Year’s Parade proceeds along the grand Via della Conciliazione and ends at St. Peter’s Square for the Pope’s annual blessing. Buon Anno!

INCLUDES:• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly

scheduled AlitaliaAirlines flights from Boston to Rome

• $496 fuel surcharge• $85 air taxes and fees• Six nights’ three-star accommodations:

HotelMilani• American buffet breakfast daily•NewYear’sEveDinneratMangrovia

Restaurant•Half-dayguidedpanoramic

motorcoachtour•Half-dayguidedvisittoVatican

MuseumandSt.Peter’sBasilica• Escorted round-trip, private airport/

hotel transfers

RESERVEBY: September 24, 2012

VIEW FROM ST. PETER’S BASILICA


INCLUDES:• Round-trip, regularly scheduled Iberia

Airlinesflights from Boston to Rome, via Madrid

• $496 fuel surcharge• $85 air taxes and fees• Six nights’ three-star accommodations:

HotelMilani• American buffet breakfast daily• Threehalf-daysightseeingexcursions

with professional local tour guides• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel

transfers

MICHELANGELO’S LA PIETA TREVI FOUNTAIN

ROMAN HOLIDAYFeBruary School Vacation week

Sunday, February 17–Sunday, February 24, 2013

More than 2,700 years old, Rome is a historic, artistic and cultural gem. The

ancient Romans gave us the Colosseum, Forum, Circus Maximus, Pantheon, Baths of Caracalla and Catacombs. From the Renaissance came Vatican City, St. Peter’s Square and Basilica as well as a priceless array of art treasures. Countless piazzas, palazzi, fountains and churches establish Rome as one of the world’s most beautiful cities. This holiday includes touring that takes you off the beaten path. You’ll visit the Via Veneto, Porta Pinciana and Borghese Gallery. We’ve included a half-day tour that explores the most beautiful squares and fountains, including Trevi Fountain; Piazza di Spagna (Spanish Steps) and the Barcaccia Fountain; Piazza del Pantheon; and finally, Piazza Navona and the Fountain of the Four Rivers. A new addition to this popular holiday is a chance to unravel Rome’s secrets on an Angels and Demons-inspired guided tour. You’ll visit some of the enigmatic sights men-tioned in the Dan Brown novel and learn about the Illuminati and the Four Altars of Science. This holiday offers you a glimpse of Imperial Rome; Rome during the artistic explosion of the Renaissance; and the cafes, street corners and col-orful lifestyle of Rome today.

RESERVEBY:November 14, 2012




“We are already looking at what we might do in the next year or

two. Can’t wait to go again.”–Linda S.

Testimonials

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TOURS!


M ore has been written about Rome than just about any other city in

the world. Now it’s your turn to add a chap-ter! Our five-night getaways are perfect for independent exploration and always sell out! We’ve secured a special airfare from Alitalia, and added a well-located hotel, daily break-fasts, transfers, and a panoramic coach tour. Walk the Corso, explore the Colosseum, marvel at the Vatican and live like the Romans do—enjoying leisurely lunches in small trattorias. This is certainly one of the best values in travel today.

RESERVEBY:December 10, 2012

ROMAN HOLIDAYSaturday, March 16–Friday, March 22, 2013

INCLUDES:• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled

AlitaliaAirlinesflights from Boston to Rome

• $496 fuel surcharge, $85 air taxes and fees

• Five nights’ three-star accommodations: HotelMilani

• American buffet breakfast daily • Half-day guided panoramic motorcoach tour• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel

transfers







FLORENCE GETAWAY Sunday, March 17–Saturday, March 23, 2013


Airlinesflights from Boston to Florence, via Rome

• $496 fuel surcharge• $120 air taxes and fees• Five nights’ three-star accommodations:

HotelCellai• Buffet breakfast daily•Half-dayguidedwalkingtourofFlorence• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel

transfers

Our popular holidays to Florence are such great value every departure sells out.

Once again, we’ve secured an incredibly low airfare from our friends at Alitalia and have paired it with our favorite Florence hotel, the Cellai. When you add transfers, breakfasts and a tour, this is a true travel bargain! We’ve included a half-day walking tour to acquaint you with the city’s most famous sites. Then you’re on your own to explore and absorb the charm of Florence—one of Italy’s most atmo-spheric and pleasant places. Don’t miss shop-ping at the antique flea markets in Piazza dei Ciompi or the jewelry shops along the Ponte Vecchio! It’s pure Italy in one of the world’s most beloved cities—and more affordable than you’d ever dreamed. Book now!


THESE DEPARTURES WILL SELL OUT!

“We had a wonderful trip. Our tour guide was exceptional.

Cristina made sure no details were missed.”–Antonia S.

Testimonials



Airlines flights from Boston to Florence, via Rome and Rome non-stop to Boston

• $496 fuel surcharge• $105 air taxes and fees• Seven nights’ three- and four-star

accommodations• Breakfast daily•DinnerwithwineatCastellodiTornano•DinnerwithwineinSiena•FourdinnerswithwineatHotel

Perugina• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel

transfers• Services of professional local Tour Manager

FEATURES:Wine tasting at Castello di Tornano, full-day excursion to San Gimignano and Siena, guided walking tour of Siena, dinner in Siena, excur-sion to Arezzo including guided walking tour and visit to the antique market, guided walking tour of Cortona, excursion to Montalcino including wine tasting and visit of St. Antimo Abbey, excursion to Pienza with pecorino cheese tasting, wine tasting in Montepulciano, free day in Chianciano Terme on market day



all air taxes and fees.Call for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

TRIPPLANNER:DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–4 CastellodiTornano, Gaiole in Chianti

DAYS 5–8 HotelPerugina, Chianciano Terme


J oin us in April as we discover the charms of Southern Tuscany. We’ll start at the castle—

actually, we’ll start with a three-night stay at the castle, Castello di Tornano, situated in the wooded hills of the Chianti region. Dating back to the 10th-century, recent restructuring has left the medieval architecture intact while creating a unique boutique hotel. From the wine cellar located in the castle’s old prison to a rooftop Jacuzzi, our stay will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience. We’ll visit astonishing San Gimignano, a walled medieval hill-town, and Siena, whose piazza is thought by many to be the most beautiful in Italy. Here we’ll enjoy a walking tour and dinner. A highlight of the tour is an excursion to Arezzo to wander its famous monthly antique fair. We’ll depart Chianti for Chianciano Terme and stop en-route at Cortona whose charms we remember from Under the Tuscan Sun, and enjoy a walking tour of this ancient city. We’ll enjoy an excursion to hill-top Montalcino—a lovely wine village—where we’ll be treated to a wine tasting and visit to the 8th-century St. Antimo Abbey. In well-preserved Montepulciano—the biggest and highest of southern Tuscany’s hill towns—we’ll sample the local wine, known for its superior flavor since the 8th century. With regal accommodations, breath-taking Tuscan hill towns and spectacular wine—Southern Tuscany awaits you.


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Saturday, April 6–Sunday, April 14, 2013


Airlines flights from Boston to Genoa, via Rome

• $496 fuel surcharge• $120 air taxes and fees• Seven nights’ four-star accommodations:

HotelNazionale, Sanremo• Nine meals: seven breakfasts, two dinners •Winetasting• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel


FEATURES:Half-day Sanremo tour, fulI-day excursion to the Cote d’Azur including Monte Carlo and perfum-ery in Eze, full-day excursion to Genoa, Santa Margherita Ligure and Portofino, visit to village of Dolceacqua, wine tasting, full-day excursion to Nice and Cannes including the Matisse Museum, visit olive oil mill in Albenga

T he Italian Riviera—a slender coastal strip in northwest Italy that flows into the

French Riviera—offers breathtaking scenery, a wonderful climate and charming seaside resort towns. In this land of everlasting spring you’ll discover hills covered by olive groves and vine-yards, streets lined with palm trees and pictur-esque villages perched on hilltops. You’ll stay in Sanremo on the “Riviera dei Fiori,” or riviera of flowers, famous for its casino and Russian Orthodox Church. For a glimpse of medieval Italy, wander into “la Pigna” (pine cone), Sanremo’s Old Town, characterized by steep streets, covered alleys and little squares. You’ll enjoy two excursions to the nearby French Riviera to exclusive Monte Carlo, Nice and Cannes, including the Matisse Museum in Nice, a stroll along the “Croisette”—Cannes’ seaside promenade—and a visit to a French perfumerie in the village of Eze. Catch a glimpse of old town Genoa before heading to seaside Santa Margherita Ligure and a cruise to the world-famous resort of Portofino. This special vacation is enhanced by a visit to an olive oil mill and a wine tasting.


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THE AMALFI COASTSaturday, April 13–Sunday, April 21, 2013Saturday, May 11–Sunday, May 19, 2013

S teeped in legend, the Amalfi Coast may have been home to the sirens of Greek

mythology, calling to travelers like Homer’s Odysseus to stop and linger. Perhaps it’s the lure of the sirens that entices visitors to this coast, yet perhaps this is simply the Italy that many travel-ers dream about—50 miles of pure paradise. Your stay is in Maiori, boasting the “widest and nicest beach on the coast.” You’ll be treated to a guided tour of the excavations at Pompeii followed by a winery visit, a full-day visit to the magical isle of Capri and a full-day excursion devoted solely to Sorrento (including lunch) and Amalfi. The next day you’ll travel, via motorboat, to Positano where you’ll have the entire day to explore on your own. And, for the first time, we’ve included a half-day visit to Ravello including admission to Villa Rufolo and lunch.

RESERVEBY:April Trip: December 31, 2012May Trip: February 9, 2013

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FALL2013DEPARTURE!

$2,579 per person double occupancy$2,959 for single reservations

September 27– October 5, 2013

INCLUDES fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

RESERVE BY: March 31, 2013


Airlinesflights from Boston to Naples, via Rome


HotelSanFrancesco, Maiori (or similar)• Twenty meals: seven buffet breakfasts,

six lunches (including two at local restau-rants), seven dinners

• One cooking demonstration at hotel, one ceramic lesson

• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers

• Services of professional local guide during excursions

FEATURES:Half-day guided excursion to Pompeii includ-ing a winery visit and lunch; full-day guided excursion to Capri including lunch; full-day excursion to Sorrento and Amalfi including lunch; visit to Positano, half-day guided excur-sion of Ravello with lunch

ALL THREE DEPARTURES WILL SELL OUT. EARLY RESERVATIONS ARE ADVISED.


CLASSIC TUSCANYSaturday, April 13–Sunday, April 21, 2013Saturday, April 20–Sunday, April 28, 2013




CINQUE TERRE


Airlinesflights from Boston to Florence, via Rome


GrandHotelPlaza, Montecatini Terme• Fourteen meals: seven buffet breakfasts,

one lunch, six dinners with wine•Winetastingandlightlunchinthe

CinqueTerre•WinetastingandlightlunchatFattoria

IlPoggioinMontecarlo• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel

transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

FEATURES:Full-day excursion to Florence, full-day excursion to Lucca and visit to Montecarlo with lunch and wine tasting at Fattoria Il Poggio, full-day excur-sion to Siena and San Gimignano, full-day guided excursion to the Cinque Terre with light lunch and wine tasting, visit to Montecatini Alto, cooking demonstration at hotel

A gorgeous, sun-drenched climate; romantic, rustic surroundings; tradi-

tional, delicious cuisine—experience the Italy of your dreams. You’ll begin by flying to Rome before connecting to Florence and checking into the beautiful Grand Hotel Plaza in the exclusive spa resort of Montecatini Terme. From there you’ll embark on excursions through the Tuscan countryside, visiting Florence—“The Cradle of the Renaissance” and home to the Academy of Fine Arts, the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio—stunning Lucca, beautiful Siena and astonishing San Gimignano. Near the end of the week you’ll explore the Cinque Terre, five small villages accessible only by foot or boat. This fabulous trip is led by experts so, instead of struggling with guide-books, you can concentrate on taking photos and, of course, taking in the wondrous sur-roundings of Tuscany.

RESERVEBY:January 7, 2013

RESERVE EARLY TO

AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT!

ALL THREE DEPARTURES WILL SELL OUT. EARLY RESERVATIONS ARE ADVISED.

FALL2013DEPARTURE!

$2,439 per person double occupancy$2,719 for single reservations

October 12– October 20, 2013

INCLUDES fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

RESERVE BY: March 31, 2013



Airlines flights from Boston to Bologna and Venice to Boston, via Rome

• $496 fuel surcharge• $120 air taxes and fees• Seven nights’ three- and four-star

accommodations• Eleven meals: seven continental/buffet

breakfasts, four dinners with wine in Rimini• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel


Manager

FEATURES:Full-day excursion to Bologna, visit the Lamborghini Museum, full-day excursion to Ravenna and Faenza, full-day excursion to Republic of San Marino and visit to San Leo, panoramic guided tour in Ferrara, full-day excursion to Venice including guided walking tour, guided tour of Padua



all air taxes and fees.$3,059 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

Emilia Romagna is a kaleidoscope of won-ders from the shores of the Adriatic

Riviera to the castles of the countryside. Our accommodations for four nights will be in the resort of Rimini at the Villa Adriatica located on the seaside promenade. The ele-gant Liberty-style villa—dating back to 1880—offers a pool and Jacuzzi, garden, bar and restaurant. We’ll begin in Bologna, located on the ancient Roman road Via Emilia, and visit its perfectly preserved medi-eval center. This handsome, red-bricked city is home to Europe’s oldest university and has a lively atmosphere. Be sure to tuck away your checkbook before our next stop at the Lamborghini Museum in nearby Sant’Agata! Our excursion to Ravenna highlights the stunning 5th–6th century Byzantine mosaics adorning the walls of its churches and monu-ments. A pinnacle of civilization in Europe’s Dark Ages, Ravenna now boasts eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Leaving Italy, we’ll travel (30 minutes) to the world’s smallest sovereign state, The Republic of San Marino—24 square miles completely sur-rounded by Italy; boasting 1,700 years of his-tory; its main square named “Liberty”; and three impressive fortresses dominating the landscape. Be sure to purchase a San Marino postage stamp and have your passport stamped—for a small fee! Departing Rimini, we’ll visit Renaissance-era Ferrara, whose historic center has earned it UNESCO status, before arriving in Padua, a star in both Roman and medieval times. We’ll marvel at the colonnaded old town, and you may wish to view (on your own) Giotto’s remarkable frescoes at the Scrovegni Chapel or the Basilica of Saint Anthony. Our charming accommodations will be in the historic center of Padua at the Albergo Verdi, close to the market squares. The icing on the cake will be a day in Venice!

RESERVEBY:January 28, 2013

ITALIAN TREASURESriMini, raVenna, Bologna,

Padua and San Marino (and Venice!)Saturday, May 4–Sunday, May 12, 2013

MOSAIC IN RAVENNA






Airlinesflights from Boston to Florence via Rome, and Rome to Boston

• $516 fuel surcharge• $105 air taxes and fees• Six nights’ three-star accommodations• Buffet breakfast daily • GuidedtoursinFlorence,Siena,Rome • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel

transfers

M any of you have asked us to offer an Italy vacation during the summer, so

we’ve designed an affordable trip in “high-season” that spends three nights each in Italy’s most iconic cities—Florence and Rome. This six-night getaway is perfect for independent travelers who want all the advantages of group travel, yet who prefer to explore on their own. Your trip begins with a flight to Florence (via Rome) where you’ll be met by your private motorcoach and whisked right to your hotel in the heart of Florence. Your stay will begin with a private, guided, walking tour, to get you ori-ented, and then you’re on your own to experi-ence the world’s most visited city. From Florence you’ll travel to Rome, with a stop en route in medieval Siena that includes a fasci-nating guided walking tour. The next day, you’ll wake up in Rome and set out on an introductory, guided motorcoach tour that will acquaint you with Rome’s legendary sites. These two cities are a must and this is a “per-fetto” way to enjoy them!


FLORENCE AnD ROMEFriday, July 5–Friday, July 12, 2013

ROMEFLORENCE

FLIGHTS ALONE COST AS MUCH AS $1,500—THIS TRIP

IS A PHENOMENAL VALUE!


O n this brand-new Travel Club adventure we explore a few of Italy’s most enchant-

ing villages. These out-of-the-way hamlets have centuries-old beauty with none of the scars of over-development. We’ll begin in the hills outside Rome (Lazio region) in a small town called Nerola where we’ll stay at the magical Castello Orsini, a 10th-century sto-rybook castle-turned-hotel, complete with indoor and outdoor pool, gardens and spa facilities—not to mention ancient frescoes, suits of armor, old paintings, crenellated tow-ers and secret passages. Two fascinating tours are in store as we discover “Baroque Rome” and explore Rome’s Medieval Cloisters. In Sabina, we’ll stop at the medieval villages of Greccio and hill-top Labro and visit a 2,000-year-old olive oil mill. From here we transfer to San Gemini in Umbria and four-star accommodations at Hotel Duomo. We’ll enjoy an excursion to Cascate delle Marmore—a 540-foot, three-tiered, man-made waterfall created by the Romans in 271 B.C., the ruins of the Roman village of Carsulae—one of Umbria’s most fascinating archaeological parks—and the underground city of ancient Narni. A real treat awaits in unforgettable Spoleto—Roman origins, a medieval atmosphere, numerous Romanesque churches and La Rocca Albornoziana, the castle-fortress looming above the town.


HISTORIC VILLAGES OF ITALY

including a caStle Stay and roMeThursday, September 19–Friday September 27, 2013

INCLUDES:• Round-trip non-stop regularly scheduled

flights from Boston to Rome• $516 fuel surcharge• $85 air taxes and fees• Seven nights’ four-star accommodations• Breakfast daily• One lunch during touring •Welcomeandfarewelldinnersatlocal

restaurants• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel


Manager

FEATURES:Full-day “Baroque Rome” tour, full-day “Medieval Cloisters of Rome” tour, full-day excursion to Greccio and Labro, visit to Cascate delle Marmore, excursion to Narni and Carsulae, full-day excursion to Spoleto, four-night castle stay





DAYS 2–5 CastelloOrsini, Nerola, Lazio

DAYS 6–8 HotelDuomo, San Gemini, Umbria


CASTELLO ORSINI, NEROLA

“This tour [Rome and Sorrento] only had 14 people and it was wonderful. The guides we had were both great. They were knowledgeable, profes-

sional and great people to be with.”—Charlene K.

Testimonials

NEW!


I f you could visit Italy only once in your life-time, this might be the trip to take. Versilia,

on Tuscany’s northern coast, is a stretch of lovely beach resorts and charming villages sandwiched between the green pinewoods at the foot of the Apuan Alps and the blindingly blue sea. Viareggio, with origins as a 12th-century fishing village, is known as “the pearl” of the Riviera della Versilia with a lively seaside promenade dotted with examples of refined Liberty-style architec-ture, shops, cafés and restaurants. We’ve included a day featuring elegant, medieval Lucca—still surrounded by its intact Renaissance walls—and stunning Pisa. For the first time The Travel Club includes an excursion to the Island of Elba where we’ll see ancient villages, Roman archaeological sites, and the Villa dei Mulini—now a museum, once the residence of Napoleon in exile. In Carrara, you’ll visit a private marble quarry before heading to historic Pietrasanta, some-times called “the little Athens” for its marble stu-dios and artisans. “Intense beauty, great cuisine and amazing aromas….” That’s how NYTimes.com describes the wildly charming area of the Cinque Terre and we’ll treat you to lunch and a wine-tasting on this full-day visit. Capping off this holiday is breathtaking Florence where you’ll enjoy a guided walking tour and time for independent exploration.

VERSILIA: TUSCANY’S RIVIERAincluding PiSa, Florence,

lucca, elBa and the cinque terreSaturday, September 21–Sunday, September 29, 2013





Boston to Pisa, via Rome• $516 fuel surcharge• $120 air taxes and fees• Seven nights’ three-star accommodations:

HotelKaty, Viareggio• Breakfast daily•WinetastingandlightlunchinMontecarlo•WinetastingandlightlunchintheCinque

Terre•CookinglessonandlunchinPietrasanta• Welcome dinner at local restaurant• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel


FEATURES:Full-day excursion to Lucca, Pisa and Montecarlo, Buonamico winery visit with tasting and light lunch, full-day excursion to Elba Island, full-day excursion to Carrara, Pietrasanta and Sarzana, cooking lesson and lunch in Pietrasanta, full-day excursion to the Cinque Terre with wine tasting and light lunch, full-day excursion to Florence, lunch with a local family


LEANING TOWER OF PISA

“Our Tour Manager Gabriella made the trip absolutely spectac-ular. Her charm, wit and historical knowledge added so much to our

trip. We loved the length of the trip as well as the convenience of one hotel.”—Patricia P.

Testimonials


SWISS AnD ITALIAN CHARMSaturday, September 21–Sunday, September 29, 2013

INCLUDES:• Round-trip regularly scheduled Air

France flights from Boston to Milan, via Paris

• $516 fuel surcharge• $120 air taxes and fees• Seven nights’ three-star accommoda-

tions: HotelRomagna, Baveno• Fourteen meals: seven buffet breakfasts,

seven dinners with wine• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel


Manager

MILAN

HIGHLIGHTS:• Boat trip to Isola Bella and Palazzo

Borromeo• Excursion to Lake Orta• Full-day excursion to Lake Como• Full-day excursion to Lugano and Castello

Masnago in Varese• Wine tasting and snack at Cantina Bianchi• Half-day tour of Milan• Full-day excursion to Ascona, Locarno and

Bellinzona


I n Northern Italy’s Lombardy province, where the Alps give way to Switzerland,

you’ll discover deep water blue lakes, smart resort towns, ancient villages, fortified castles and lush gardens. In Baveno, a popular resort on Lake Maggiore flanked by cypress trees, dotted with villas and beloved by Winston Churchill and Queen Victoria, you’ll enjoy accommodations directly on the lakefront in a converted 18th-century villa. During excur-sions to Isola Bella, quiet and secluded Lake Orta and romantic Bellagio on Lake Como, you’ll visit elegant palaces, terraced gardens and cobblestoned medieval squares while wandering along lakeside promenades. You’ll have some time to browse along the famous Via Nassa in Lugano, Switzerland, see the highlights of Milan in a half-day tour and visit Castello Masnago, a castle-cum-art museum featuring architecture from the 12th–15th centuries, amazing frescoes as well as contemporary art. The highlight of this holiday may be the full-day excursion to three jewels of Alpine Switzerland: Ascona, with its charming old town and promenade over-looking Lake Maggiore; Locarno, which boasts the warmest climate in Switzerland, with flourishing palm and lemon trees and a 12th-century castle; and Bellinzona, the “most Italian Swiss town” with picturesque squares and courtyards as well as a trio of castles listed with UNESCO.

LAKE ORTA








U mbria, perhaps from the Italian “ombra” or shadow, has been overshadowed by its

more famous neighbor, Tuscany. Yet Umbria is just as interesting and breathtaking—and often less crowded. In Spello, “the jewel of Umbria,” our hotel is a restored 18th-century building with medieval origins and is a perfect reflec-tion of the city, offering splendid views and a traditional atmosphere. Trevi, Montefalco and Bevagna boast 12th-century churches, Renaissance monuments and Roman origins, as well as the famous Sagrantino of Montefalco wine—and we’ve included a visit to Caprai Estate for a taste of the local grape as well as local specialties. Following a delicious extra-virgin olive oil tasting, you’ll visit Foligno and the 1,000-year-old Benedictine Abbey at Sassovivo. Deruta, with its traditional pottery industry dating back a thousand years, and Todi, first inhabited in 2700 B.C., are charm-ing, old world Italian towns with much to dis-cover in their piazzas and lanes. We’re excited to offer an excursion to vibrant Perugia with its bustling medieval center filled with monu-ments, cafes and chocolate makers. A high-light is the chocolate historical museum, followed by a visit to a chocolate producer and tasting. As the week winds down you’ll travel to Tuscany and one of the most famous of the old hill towns—Cortona—beautifully depicted in Under the Tuscan Sun. Cortona has it all—art, culture, Roman history, Renaissance architecture and fabulous views from its medi-eval walls. Umbria is indeed the heart of Italy.

RESERVEBY:December 31, 2012PERUGIA

UMBRIASunday, October 6–Monday, October 14, 2013

INCLUDES:• Round-trip non-stop regularly scheduled

AlitaliaAirlines flights from Boston to Rome

• $516 fuel surcharge• $85 air taxes and fees• Seven nights’ three-star accommoda-

tions: HotelDelTeatro, Spello• Buffet breakfast daily• Welcome and farewell dinners at local

restaurants•Winetastingandsnack•ChocolatetastinginPerugia• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel


Manager

FEATURES:Guided tour of Spello, excursion to Trevi, full-day guided excursion to villages of Montefalco and Bevagna, wine tasting at Caprai Estate, visit to an olive oil factory, excursion to Foligno and Sassovivo, full-day guided excursion to Deruta and Todi, full-day excursion to Perugia and Assisi, full-day excursion to Cortona

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Airlinesflights from Boston to Venice, via Rome and Rome to Boston

• $516 fuel surcharge• $100 air taxes and fees• Seven nights’ three-star accommodations• Breakfast daily•Onedinneratlocalrestaurant,

includingwine,ineachcity• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel

transfers • Services of professional local Tour

Manager

FEATURES:Half-day guided walking tour of Venice, half-day guided walking tour of Florence, visit to Siena, half-day guided panoramic motorcoach tour of Rome, day at leisure in Rome


T his fall vacation is a classic—a visit to three of the world’s most extraordinary

cities. You begin in Venice with accommoda-tions steps from Piazza San Marco and din-ner with wine at a local restaurant. Your guided walking tour the next morning is fol-lowed by free time. Don’t forget to hit the markets and jewelry shops! Florence is your next stop, also complete with dinner and wine at a local restaurant. Enjoy a walking tour of the historic center and start marking the Renaissance monuments off your list. Be sure your list includes a visit to the Uffizi Gallery or Accademia to revel in Florence’s artistic masterpieces. A bonus on this holiday is a stop in the lovely medieval city of Siena, boasting one of the world’s most unique piaz-zas—Il Campo. Once in Rome you’ll enjoy a panoramic coach tour to acquaint you with the city’s signature sights and sounds. To round off your week, you’ll have a whole day in Rome to continue sightseeing, wandering, shopping and people watching.

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VENICE, FLORENCE & ROMEMonday, October 7–Tuesday, October 15, 2013


DAYS 2–3 HotelRiviera, Venice Lido

DAYS 4–5 HotelCellai, Florence

DAYS 6–8 HotelMilani, Rome




all air taxes and fees.Call for triple and single reservations. Fuel sur-charge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

“This is our third Travel Club trip. We enjoy the fellow travelers and total experience. Having free time was wonderful. We could do what

we wanted and that’s one reason we picked this trip. And the cost was great.”—Diane H.

Testimonials

GRAND CANAL, VENICE


J oin us on a new Travel Club adventure as we explore the beautiful cities and ancient

villages of Northern Italy’s Veneto. In medi-eval Soave, a picturesque walled town sur-rounded by vineyard-covered hills, you’ll enjoy four-star accommodations near the town’s impressive castle. Discover why Verona is called one of the prettiest small cities in Italy with a guided visit highlighting its medieval and Renaissance splendor. In Bassano del Grappa, which boasts both Renaissance and Baroque-influenced architecture, you’ll visit the famous Nardini Distillery grappa factory and enjoy a taste of this fiery liqueur. A mem-ber of the exclusive club of “the most beauti-ful villages in Italy,” Arqua’ Petrarca has retained its medieval flavor and a visit here is akin to discovering a hard-held secret. Midweek we’ll transfer to Conegliano Veneto and the four-star Hotel Canon D’Oro—a 16th-century palazzo! Attractive, cheerful, his-toric and the center of the Prosecco wine-pro-ducing area, some say Conegliano’s greatest asset is its cuisine spiced with ancient delica-cies. We’ve included a full-day excursion to Venice (of course!) and you’ll enjoy a walking tour and free time to explore its treasure trove of art and culture. As Italy’s best-known mountain resort, Cortina D’Ampezzo has a glamorous reputation yet remains a town of white timbered houses surrounded by the spectacular peaks of the Dolomites.

ThE RICHES OF NORTHERN ITALYincludeS Venice and cortina

Saturday, October 19–Sunday, October 27, 2013


from Boston to Verona and Venice to Boston, via Rome

• $516 fuel surcharge• $120 air taxes and fees• Seven nights’ four-star accommodations• Breakfast daily•Welcomeandfarewelldinnersatlocal

restaurants• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel

transfers • Services of professional local Tour

Manager

FEATURES:Tour of Soave, visit to local winery and wine tasting with light meal, guided visit to Verona, full-day excursion to Bassano del Grappa and Marostica including the Nardini Distillery for a grappa tasting, visit to Arqua’ Petrarca, excursion to San Pietro di Feletto for a Prosecco wine tasting, visit a family-run cheese producer with a tasting and lunch, full-day excursion to Venice, full-day excur-sion to Cortina D’Ampezzo





TRIPPLANNER:DAY 1 Overnight flight

from Boston

DAYS 2–4 HotelRoxyPlaza, Soave

DAYS 5–8 HotelCanonD’Oro, Conegliano


VERONA


AMPHITHEATRE IN TAORMINA

SECRET SICILYSaturday, October 26–Sunday, November 3, 2013


from Boston to Palermo and Catania to Boston, via Rome

• $516 fuel surcharge• $120 air taxes and fees• Seven nights’ three and four-star

accommodations• Breakfast daily• Three dinners at hotel restaurant in

Campofelice di Roccella• Farewell dinner at local restaurant in Taormina•WinetastingatPlanetaWinery•Ricottatastingandpicnic• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel

transfers• Services of professional Tour Manager






DAYS 2–4 FiestaHotelGardenBeach, Campofelice di Roccella

DAYS 5–6 MasseriadegliUlivi, San Corrado di Fuori

DAYS 7–8 HotelContinentale, Taormina


E xplore the secret side of Sicily on this new adventure with The Travel Club. Sicilian

culture —influenced by a long succession of foreign invaders—is a unique blend of art, archaeology, history, folklore and amazing cui-sine against a backdrop of breathtaking scenery. On Sicily ’s northern coast we’ ll find Campofelice di Roccella and the Fiesta Hotel Garden Beach. Set in a luxuriant garden, the hotel offers a private beach, international cui-sine enriched by Sicilian specialties, a wellness center and pool. We’ll visit mountaintop Erice—whose medieval castles seem to stand guard over the sea—and the archaeological site at Segesta—whose ancient Greek temple claims to be the “best-preserved in the world”—before a wonderful afternoon spent at the Planeta Winery on the Ulmo Estate. In this beautiful landscape—surrounded by vine-yards and a wine cellar built next to the 16th-century farmhouse, we’ll enjoy a light lunch and a special tasting. Heading into the rugged Madonie Mountains we’ll stop in the ancient hill-top borgho (village) of Alimena for a pic-nic and a taste of fresh-made ricotta before continuing our journey to the hills above Noto. Here we’ll discover another of Sicily’s secrets with our stay at the four-star Masseria degli Ulivi, an ancient farming estate complete with a rustic restaurant serving traditional Sicilian fare; wood-beam ceilings; terracotta floors; well-kept grounds and outdoor pool. While the main building is classic 19th-century architec-ture the guestrooms are air conditioned with private bath and satellite TV. A full-day excur-sion brings us first to Siracusa—home to a staggering number of well-preserved Greek (and Roman) ruins—and the island of Ortigia, the historical heart of Siracusa with charming, narrow lanes, palaces and lovely Baroque churches. The last leg of our discovery brings us to Taormina, perched high above blue seas and adorned with blazing red bougainvillea framing white-washed buildings. A popular vacation spot for tourists for the past thousand years, Taormina’s quaint streets are packed with color and charm, boutiques and cafés.

NEW!


W hether it’s your first trip to Paris or your twenty-first, this Travel Club classic

remains one of the best values in travel today! For this getaway we’ve chosen accommodations in the storied and historic Latin Quarter—the heart of the Left Bank. Known for its lively atmosphere, cafes and bistros, the Latin Quarter has been the intellectual center of Paris since 1253. Bookstores, schools, churches, jazz clubs, Roman ruins, pub-lishing houses and boutiques characterize this dis-trict which is also home to the Sorbonne. The traditional center of what was called “bohemian Paris,” the Quarter is also the setting for Puccini’s opera, La Bohème. Place St-Michel—with its pink marble fountain—is the busiest spot in the Latin Quarter and is surrounded by cafes facing the Seine and Notre Dame. You’ll stay at the Moderne St. Germain in the Saint Michel dis-trict—close to the Pantheon, Place de Catalogne, the banks of the Seine and its used booksellers, and Notre Dame. You’ll be just a ten-minute walk from the Musée d’Orsay, the Louvre and Montparnasse. Be sure to make time for the Musée de Cluny (or National Museum of the Middle Ages) with its magnificent collection of medieval art and the Jardin des Plantes, a centu-ries-old botanic garden.

RESERVEBY:February Trip: November 12, 2012March Trip: December 10, 2012

NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL

LOUVRE PYRAMID

INCLUDES:• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly

scheduled AirFrance flights from Boston to Paris

• $496 fuel surcharge• $125 air taxes and fees• Five nights’ superior three-star

accommodations: HotelModerneStGermain

• Continental breakfast daily• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel

transfers

YOUR WEEK In PARISSaturday, February 16–Friday, February 22, 2013

Saturday, March 16–Friday, March 22, 2013



all air taxes and fees.$1,699 per person triple occupancy; $2,139 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.


VIENNA ADVENTURESaturday, April 27–Friday, May 3, 2013




INCLUDES:• Round-trip regularly scheduled Lufthansa

flights from Boston to Vienna, via Frankfurt• $496 fuel surcharge• $150 air taxes and fees • Five nights’ four-star accommodations:

HotelAstoria• Buffet breakfast daily• Lunch on Danube Valley excursion• Wine tasting• Half-day guidedcitytour including

Schönbrunn Palace• Full-day DanubeValleyexcursion

including Melk Abbey•Eveningconcert at Kursalon

(or similar venue)• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel

transfers

“E urope’s classiest capital,” claims Rick Steves, one of America’s leading

travel authorities. With its grand imperial palaces, provocative museums, magnificent squares, coffee houses and cozy wine tav-erns—plus 280 imperial parks and gardens that enrich the cityscape—Vienna was voted the world’s most livable city for the third straight year. Offering more classical music performances a year than any other city in the world and boasting one of the world’s greatest art collections in the Kunsthistorisches Museum, Vienna is an inspiring city to visit. It is also known for gourmet fare, decadent desserts and gracious hospitality. We’ll enjoy a half-day guided tour that includes entrance to the magnifi-cent Schönbrunn Palace, the Habsburg’s summer palace. Another special treat is a full-day excursion through the Danube Valley and a visit to magnificent Melk Abbey, including a wine tasting and lunch. We’ll top off our holiday with an evening concert at the Kursalon (or similar venue.)

RESERVEBY: January 21, 2013

VIENNA ROOFTOPS

Testimonials

“Our relationship with The Travel Club is very important to us and we recommend it all the time. There always seems to be just a little bit extra to tempt us to work

with you for an enjoyable and memorable travel experience.”—Marcy W.


GOLDEN PRAGUESaturday, May 11–Saturday, May 18, 2013

P rague is an old and glorious city with history carved into every cobblestone of

its narrow streets. In 1992, Prague’s historic center became listed in the UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Register. Known as “the Mother of Cities”—the oldest, the most beautiful or the richest city—Prague is one of a few European capitals whose architecture has remained unmarred by war for the last 600 years. As a result, the pre-served city center offers an uninterrupted array of buildings from thousand-year-old Romanesque rotundas to ornate Art Deco mansions. Enjoy a walking tour of Prague Castle, the largest castle area in the world with three courtyards and magnificent build-ings. In the old Jewish Quarter, you’ll see the remains of the former Jewish ghetto and the overturned gravestones in the second oldest cemetery in Europe. Venturing into the Czech countryside, you’ll visit Karlovy Vary, a beautiful spa town located in Western Bohemia and a scene stealer in the recent James Bond film, Casino Royale. Be sure to stroll its magnificent riverside promenade. In Kutna Hora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll visit the spectacular Gothic Cathedral of Saint Barbara dating back to 1368 and the Sedlec Ossuary or “bone church” in which the skeletal remains of up to 40,000 people have been arranged into deco-rative shapes. The quintessential Bohemian capital, Prague draws an international crowd of art lovers, culture enthusiasts and, of course, romantics.

RESERVEBY: February 4, 2013



all air taxes and fees.$3,019 for single reservations. Triple accommoda-tions may be available upon request. Fuel sur-charge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Visitors to the Czech Republic are required to have travel/health insurance. The health insurance must cover medical services abroad with minimum coverage $38,000. You will be required to have proof of this coverage to enter the country. Per person deposit is $300.

OSSUARY IN KUTNA HORA

INCLUDES:• Round-trip regularly scheduled Lufthansa

flights from Boston to Prague, via Frankfurt

• $496 fuel surcharge• $155 air taxes and fees• Six nights’ four-star accommodations:

NovotelWenceslasSquare• Breakfast daily• RiverCruisewithdinner• Lunch during Karlovy Vary tour• Farewell dinner at local restaurant• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel

transfers• Services of professional local guide

during excursions

FEATURES:Half-day guided walking tour of Prague Castle, full-day guided walking tour of the Old Town and Jewish Quarter, guided excursion to Kutna Hora, full-day guided excursion to Karlovy Vary including lunch

PRAGUE CASTLE


M adrid—often called “the most Spanish of Spain’s cities” and

Marbella—whose motto is “A Way of Life”—create a wonderful combination for this March getaway. An astonishing array of museums and art galleries add to Madrid’s sophisticated style, while a vibrant nightlife and astounding variety of restaurants make Madrid the epit-ome of living the good life. During our stay we’ll enjoy a panoramic tour and a full-day excursion to Toledo, “the city of the three cul-tures”—Christian, Jewish and Arabic. This spectacular World Heritage City has a mix of artistic styles where synagogues, mosques and churches nestle together in the narrow streets. A favorite destination for the rich and famous, Marbella’s miles-long coastline of sunny beaches makes it one of the Costa del Sol’s most popular resorts with a 10-mile boardwalk teeming with coffee shops, cafes and bars. The city’s old-world charm is found in its old town. The Moorish “casco antiguo” is full of narrow white-washed streets, old churches and squares, shops, galleries, bars and bistros and at its heart is Orange Square, dating back to 1485 and full of flowers and orange trees. We’ll embark on a full-day tour, including free time in Puerto Banus—a lovely marina area sur-rounded by trendy boutiques, cozy outdoor cafés, and lively nightclubs; an excursion to Malaga for a tour of the old town; and La Alcazaba, an 11th-century hilltop Arab for-tress whose Citadel is one of the best preserved Arab structures in Andalucia, with more than 100 towers, three palaces and several gardens.





INCLUDES:• Round-trip regularly scheduled Iberia

Airlines flights from Boston to Madrid and Malaga to Boston, via Madrid

• $476 fuel surcharge• $105 air taxes and fees• Six nights’ three- and four-star

accommodations• Breakfast daily•Half-daypanoramicguidedMadridtour•ExcursiontoToledo•Full-dayguidedMarbellatour•GuidedexcursiontoMalaga including

admission to the Alcazaba• Escorted, round-trip, private airport/hotel

transfers

SPANISH FLINGMadrid & coSta del Sol

Sunday, March 10–Sunday, March 17, 2013


DAYS 2–4 HotelColoso, Madrid

DAYS 5–7 HotelNHSanPedro, Marbella


TOLEDO, SPAIN


PORTUGUESE RIVIERAThursday, September 19–Thursday, September 26, 2013

C hristopher Columbus set sail for the New World under the aegis of Portugal, though

you’ll wonder why he ever left as you discover the beauty and riches of the “Portuguese Riviera.” Estoril is hailed as the “Playground of Kings” and you’ll walk in royal footsteps at the Palace of Queluz and the medieval castles of Sesimbra. Explore the heart of Lisbon in Rossio and Alfama, and drink in the Old World culture in Azeitao, a small village nes-tled in the mountainous Arrabida region where vintners have been creating sweet moscatel wine for centuries. The Arrabida region is also home to a Natural Park, pristine beaches and more than 35 km of dazzling limestone moun-tains. Scenic fishing villages dot the coastline and your stops include Cascais and Sintra, offering stunning views that remain unchanged since Columbus pulled up anchor 500 years ago. Surrounded by all this beauty and culture, we’re still not sure why he left! You’ll be hard-pressed to leave as well.


NATIONAL PALACE OF SINTRA

INCLUDES:• Round-trip regularly scheduled AirFrance

flights from Boston to Lisbon, via Paris• $516 fuel surcharge• $145 air taxes and fees• Six nights’ four-star accommodations:

HotelEdenEstoril, Estoril• Breakfast daily• Welcome drink on arrival•Winetasting•Lunchonfull-dayArrabidaexcursion• Farewell Dinner with folklore show at hotel• Escorted round-trip, private airport/

hotel transfers• Services of professional local guide

during excursions

FEATURES:Half-day guided panoramic tour of Lisbon, half-day guided excursion to Queluz, Sintra and Cascais, full-day guided excursion to Arrabida including wine-tasting in Azeitao, Sesimbra’s Castle and Pousada do Castelo in Palmela




PENA PALACE IN SINTRA


A MEDITERRANEAN CRUISEMSc cruiSe lineS

Wednesday, October 2–Sunday, October 13, 2013

C ruise through history as you sail along the Mediterranean coast to the Iberian

Peninsula. Experience an exotic mosaic as every port brings history to life with magnificent cas-tles and fortresses, fine art and architectural treasures. Launched in 2008, the MSC Poesia is elegant, modern and luxurious with a spectacu-lar waterfall in the foyer, a Zen garden in the sushi bar and a serene 12,000 square foot spa. MSC Poesia offers two main restaurants, an à la carte restaurant, Kaito Sushi Bar, 16 bars and lounges, and entertainment in its state-of-the-art theater, disco and Casino Royal. Italian cul-ture is prevalent onboard and serves as an important part of the entire experience—“Poesia” is the Italian word for “poetry,” and each deck is named after an Italian poet.

PORTS OF CALL:

Genoa: The Porto Antico is a charming blend of old and new with cafés, shops, a maritime museum and the largest aquarium in Europe.

Malaga: heart of the sunny Costa del Sol; fan-tastic beaches nestled between the mountains and the sea. Founded 3000 years ago, ancient Moorish monuments remain in Malaga and the surrounding region.

Lisbon: With its sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and more than 20 centuries of history, there is no shortage of landmarks to visit—stroll through cobbled streets to view Jeronimo’s Monastery and Belem Tower.

Casablanca: A rich heritage of Art Deco architecture fused with North African ele-ments acts as a reminder of the city’s French colonial past. Look for the impressive Hassan II Mosque, towering over the coast as you sail into the harbor.

Barcelona: a flamboyant, spirited city with a fascinating history; Art Nouveau décor and architecture. The old town lies along the port divided by attractive tree-lined boulevards known as Las Ramblas.


Airlines flights from Boston to Barcelona, via Rome

• $554 fuel surcharge• $120 air taxes and fees• Eight nights’ MSC Poesia cruise • Two nights’ three-star accommodations:

HotelSenator, Barcelona• 24 meals: nine breakfasts, seven lunches,

eight dinners• Half-day guided panoramic motorcoach

tour of Barcelona • Round-trip, private airport/hotel/port trans-

fers with assistance• Services of professional local tour assis-

tant in Barcelona



in Oceanview Cabins


all air taxes and fees.Call for triple and single reservations. Fuel sur-charge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $500.


DAY 2 Arrive Rome, connecting flight to Barcelona, embark cruise ship, depart 2pm

DAY 3 Genoa, 9am–5pm

DAY 4 At sea

DAY 5 Malaga, 9:30am–5:30pm

DAY 6 Lisbon, 1–7pm

DAY 7 At sea

DAY 8 Casablanca, 7am–7pm

DAY 9 At sea

DAY 10 Arrive Barcelona, 9amHotelSenator

DAY 11 HotelSenator

DAY 12 Return flight to Boston, via Rome


THE AZORESthe iSland oF Sao Miguel

Friday, April 12–Friday, April 19, 2013 $2,158*Tuesday, October 8–Tuesday, October 15, 2013 $2,108*

SETE CIDADES

HIGHLIGHTS:•PontaDelgada orientation tour• The famed crater lake areas of SeteCidades,

ValleyofFurnas and LagoadoFogo• A ceramic factory visit and a liqueur

factory tasting•The CaldeiraVelhawaterfall •TerraNostraBotanicGardens and

Lusitano horses demonstration• The fields and factory of Europe’s only tea

plantation

INCLUDES:• Round-trip, direct, non-stop, regularly

scheduled SATAAirlines flights from Boston to Sao Miguel

• Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees• Six nights’ four-star accommodations:

AcoresAtlantico, Ponta Delgada (or similar)• Thirteen meals: six breakfasts, two

lunches, five dinners• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel

transfers• Sightseeing and touring• Services of professional local Tour Manager

W ith breathtaking volcanic craters, lush gar-dens, hot springs and stunning coastal views,

the Azores are reminiscent of both Hawaii and Ireland. A non-stop flight from Boston brings you to beautiful Sao Miguel—the Green Island—in just four-and-a-half hours. From your downtown accommodations in colorful Ponta Delgada, you’re close to museums, monuments and historic land-marks as well as lively markets, lovely parks and plenty of cafés, restaurants and shops. Visit the famous crater lakes at Sete Cidades—and perhaps discover why one lagoon is blue and the other green—the mystical Fire Lake, and the hot springs in the Valley of Furnas. You’ll be entertained at a tea plantation and passion fruit liqueur factory, enjoy a traditional Azorean feast cooked underground by the hot springs and be treated to a demonstration by the amazing Lusitano horses. Add in quaint vil-lages, tropical waterfalls, botanic gardens and a full day to explore on your own and you’ll understand why National Geographic rates the Azores as one of the top ten vacation spots in the world!

RESERVEBY:April Trip: November 7, 2012October Trip: May 1, 2013

A SELL-OUT

IN 2012


all air taxes and fees.* Prices are per person double occupancy. APR:

$2,158 per person triple occupancy; $2,408 for single reservations. OCT: $2,108 per person tri-ple occupancy; $2,358 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insur-ance is $110. Although not required, we recom-mend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $400.

“The Azores trip was an extraordi-nary experience in many ways.

Travel time was only four hours from Boston. The hotel was convenient to

sightseeing, restaurants and shops. I especially enjoyed the excursion to view the islands’ mag-

nificent scenery. A great trip!”—Louise B.

Testimonials


GETAWAY TO ICELANDSunday, September 29–Friday, October 4, 2013

H op a quick flight—the shortest to any European destination—and you’re

there! We’ve included a Reykjavik city tour of the colorful, historic center and shopping dis-tricts; and a full-day “Golden Circle” excursion to the famous trio of sites: the rainbow misted waterfall Gullfoss; Geysir with its spouting geysers and hot springs; and Thingvellir, renowned for its lava fields and deep ravines. Along the stunning South Coast you’ll explore charming villages and view Solheimajokull Glacier. Top off your stay with a relaxing and rejuvenating visit to the Blue Lagoon before you return to the airport. Don’t miss this won-derfully-priced opportunity to visit one of Europe’s most unique and captivating cities.


BLUE LAGOON

INCLUDES:• Round-trip, non-stop regularly scheduled

Icelandair flights from Boston to Reykjavik• Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees• Four nights’ superior three-star

accommodations: CenterHotelPlaza,Reykjavik

• Breakfast daily• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel

transfers• Services of local tour host



all air taxes and fees.$1,639 per person triple occupancy; $1,939 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees sub-ject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insur-ance is $115. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Passport required. Per person deposit is $400.



BIG BEN

TOWER OF LONDON

WESTMINSTER ABBEY




L ondon: four World Heritage Sites—The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey,

Maritime Greenwich, Kew Royal Botanic Gardens—over two hundred free-admission attractions; 6,000 restaurants; more than 40,000 shops and 83 major street markets; glorious parks, pubs and the best theater scene on the planet; this exciting and emi-nently walkable city awaits both the first-time visitor and travelers, who, like us, just can’t stay away! The recent Royal wedding and the wonderful Olympic Games have the city sparkling as brightly as the Crown Jewels in the Tower. This independent program lets you decide what you must see, yet we’ve also arranged a menu of popular optional tours from which to choose.


LONDONSaturday, September 28–Friday, October 4, 2013


from Boston to London• Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees• Five nights’ four-star accommodations:

KensingtonCloseHotel(or similar)• Buffet breakfast daily• Welcome Dinner• Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers• Services of professional Tour Director

OPTIONALS:Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Bath, St. Paul’s & Westminster Abbey, Stratford & the Cotswolds, London Eye & Pub Dinner; 2n post-tour extension $259 pp/do





all air taxes and fees.$2,479 per person triple occupancy; $2,819 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $400.

LEGENDARY IRELANDTuesday, September 3–Wednesday, September 11, 2013

“T he pipes, the pipes are calling, from glen to glen, and down the mountain

side….” Next September you can answer on this week-long jaunt that offers a bit of his-tory, loads of hospitality and a countryside full of charm and beauty. You’ll delve right in when upon arrival, you head directly to the amazing 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher and later arrive at your accommodations in Galway. In Connemara, you’ll visit the gothic revival lakeside castle of Kylemore Abbey with its Victorian Gardens and have leisure time to explore Galway. Enjoy a visit to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and a drive through the lovely village of Adare before arriving in Killarney where you’ll have a two-night stay. An amazing excursion is in store as you wind along the Ring of Kerry, see the Gap of Dunloe and enjoy a visit to Muckross House. Journey to world-famous Blarney Castle and earn the gift of gab by kissing the Blarney Stone, then opt for a dram at Old Jameson Distillery. Your last stop will be Dublin where you’ll spend two nights and see Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral on a guided tour with free time to explore on your own.

RESERVEBY: March 27, 2013


from Boston to Dublin• Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees • Seven nights’ first-class accommodations• Fourteen meals: seven breakfasts, seven

dinners• Dinner and entertainment at Merry

PloughboyMusicPub• Escorted, round-trip, private airport/hotel

transfers• Sightseeing and touring• Services of professional local Tour

Manager

FEATURES:Cliffs of Moher, Connemara region, Kylemore Abbey, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Ring of Kerry, Gap of Dunloe, Muckross House, Blarney Castle and Blarney Stone, Blarney woolen Mills, Old Jameson Distillery in Middletown, Cobh Heritage Centre, Waterford Crystal Visitors Centre, Kilmainham Jail, Dublin Tour including Trinity College


DAYS 2–3 MenloParkHotel, Galway

DAYS 4–5 KillarneyTowersHotel, Killarney

DAY 6 TowerHotel, Waterford

DAYS 7–8 BewleysHotel, Ballsbridge, Dublin


CLIFFS OF MOHER



DISCOVER SCOTLAND edinBurgh, the highlandS and glaSgow

Thursday, October 10–Saturday, October 19, 2013


from Boston to Edinburgh and Glasgow to Boston, via a connecting city

• Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees• Eight nights’ four-star accommodations• Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, four dinners

including wine or beer• Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers• Sightseeing and touring• Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:Guided tour of Edinburgh including Edinburgh Castle, visit to Perthshire, Blair Athol Castle and whiskey distillery, Great Glen, Loch Ness, Glencoe, Loch Lomond, the Trossachs, guided tour of Glasgow. OPTIONALS: Edinburgh—Mary Queen of Scots & Jedburgh, St. Andrews, Scottish Ceilidh, Inverness—Culloden Moor & Cawdor Castle, The Highlands—Eilean Donan Castle & Isle of Skye; GLASGOW 2n post-tour extension: $249 pp/do

W illiam Wallace and Braveheart, the Loch Ness Monster, Sir Walter Scott’s

Rob Roy, bagpipes and kilts, Bonnie Prince Charlie, moors and glens, clans and “lairds,” golf, whiskey and haggis—all originate from a country of unimaginable beauty with a turbu-lent history—Scotland. Start in medieval yet cosmopolitan Edinburgh, visit the Scottish Highlands where you won’t resist scanning the surface of the loch for Nessie, and visit Glasgow, the U.K. City of Architecture and Design. An array of optional tours allows you to choose between heart-wrenching Culloden Moor, stunning Eilean Donan Castle, St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf, and a two-day post-tour stay in Glasgow.





TRIPPLANNER:DAY 1 Overnight flight from BostonDAYS 2–4 ExpressbyHolidayInn,

Edinburgh DAYS 5–6 RoyalHighland, InvernessDAYS 7–8 IslesofGlencoeHotel, The

HighlandsDAY 9 HotelNovotelGlasgow

Centre, GlasgowDAY 10 Return flight to Boston

LOCH NESS


FeBruary School Vacation week

COSTA RICArainForeSt and PaciFic coaSt Beach reSort

Saturday, February 16–Saturday, February 23, 2013

C osta Rica is Central America’s jewel, an eco-tourism haven with an enlightened

approach to conservation that ensures its lush jungles are home to playful monkeys, languid sloths, crocodiles, countless lizards and a mind-boggling assortment of exotic birds, insects and butterflies. Considered one of the most bio-diverse regions on earth, Costa Rica is divided into natural parks, reserves and protected areas that captivate nature lovers.

TRIPPLANNER:DAY 1 Flight from BostonDAYS 1–3 SarapiquisRainforest

Lodge: combination of eco-lodge and museum, modeled after a 15th century pre-Columbian village, located amidst lush gardens and orchards. All rooms have covered terrace

DAYS 4–5 LosLagosHotel,Spa&Resort,LaFortuna: set amidst 1,000 acres of tropical forest and wide landscapes, spectacular view to Arenal Volcano, wide tropical gar-dens with seven pools, four with natural hot springs

DAYS 6–7 FlamingoBeachResort,Guanacaste: features beauti-ful eco-beach, spa, casino, fitness center, onsite dining


HIGHLIGHTS:• Visit La Selva Biological Station tropical

research center and enjoy a nature walk• Participate in a Latin Dance Class • Visit a Pineapple Plantation for a tour

and tasting• Enjoy a Chocolate Tour at cacao planta-

tion, including suspension bridges hike and tasting of organic rainforest chocolate

• Evening guided Bat Tour featuring oppor-tunity to touch, feed and release bats back into the wild plus a nature walk

• Visit Arenal Volcano National Park• Visit Eco-Termales La Fortuna Hot Springs

for a thermal swim• Float trip on Peñas Blancas River• Sky tram and sky walk• Beach resort on northern Pacific coast




INCLUDES:• Round-trip regularly scheduled Delta

Airlines flights from Boston to San Jose and Liberia to Boston, via Atlanta

• Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees• Seven nights’ first-class accommodations• Twelve meals: seven breakfasts, five

dinners (including one at Eco-Termales hot springs)

• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers

• Sightseeing and touring via modern motorcoach

• Services of professional Tour Manager

“A great time. Though we knew no one at the start, the group bonded

early. The guide was superb. Loved the hikes and activities such as hot

springs and waterfall swim. Liked the idea that dinners were pre-planned but lunch was open many days to taste the local fare. Can’t

wait until our next Club tour.”—Joel G.

Testimonials

RESERVEBY: November 12, 2012


KENYA WILDLIFE SAFARI Friday, October 11–Wednesday, October 23, 2013


from Boston to Nairobi• Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees• Ten nights’ three- and four-star

accommodations• 27 meals: nine breakfasts, nine lunches,

nine dinners• Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers• Services of professional Guide/Driver

FEATURES:Giraffe Manor and Karen Blixen Estate, Mount Kenya National Park, Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, game walk and eight game drives. OPTIONAL: TANZANIA 4n post-tour extension: $1,349 pp/do

TRIPPLANNER:DAYS 1–2 Overnight flights from BostonDAY 3 InterContinentalNairobi,

Nairobi DAY 4 SerenaMountainLodge,

Mount Kenya National ParkDAYS 5–6 KigioWildlifeCamp, Great

Rift ValleyDAYS 7–8 SianaSpringsIntrepid, Masai

MaraDAY 9 InterContinentalNairobi,

NairobiDAYS 10–11 AmboseliSentrim, AmboseliDAYS 12–13 Overnight return flight from

Nairobi to Boston

S afari! Because you’ve always dreamed of an epic adventure on the plains of Africa, this

single word conjures a myriad of stunning visions. On this fascinating African journey you’ll travel through the foothills of Mount Kenya, traverse the Great Rift Valley, visit the spectacular Masai Mara Game Reserve and Amboseli National Park, whose open plains are home to big game and are guarded by the imposing peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Your once-in-a-lifetime safari experience is enhanced by game drives and walks; game viewing from a secret bunker; a stay at an elevated tree hotel; and a chance to float over the Amboseli plains in an optional balloon ride! As you experience all the wonders that Kenya’s best game parks have to offer you’ll exclaim what so few of us have ever said, “This is Africa!”


HIGHLIGHTS:•MountKenyaNationalPark: inscribed by

UNESCO as a World Heritage Site; one of the most impressive landscapes in Eastern Africa; Mount Kenya is the second highest peak in Africa and an ancient extinct vol-cano

•LakeNakuru: home to huge flocks of the lesser flamingo; over one million flamin-goes literally turn the lake shores pink

•GreatRiftValley: one of the natural won-ders of the world—stretching from the Middle East down through Africa, reaching as far as Mozambique and visible from space; wildlife is unique and varied and includes lion, elephant, leopard, giraffe, gazelle, hippo, antelope and impala

•MasaiMara: known as Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserve, famous for the abun-dance of lion, the great wildebeest migra-tion and the Masai people, well known for their distinctive custom and dress; hosts over 95 species of mammals and 570 recorded species of birds

•AmboseliNationalPark: popular Kenya safari reserve due partly to its stunning view of Mount Kilimanjaro, the world’s tall-est freestanding mountain; buffalo, zebra, giraffe, gazelle and other plains game are plentiful in the park and hippo live in the open waters and swamp channels



all air taxes and fees.$5,609 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport and visa required. Per person deposit is $600.


Travel Club SelectOur members know that The Travel Club offers carefully planned, first-class travel experiences at an affordable price. Our fabulous reviews testify to the success of our efforts! At the same time, many of you have expressed interest in longer trips with even more ambitious itineraries.

So, we conducted a search to find the perfect travel partner—a company with a stellar reputation that could offer our members the kinds of longer trips to more unusual destinations that many of you have requested. That company is Collette Vacations.

Now you can enjoy the friendly, personal service offered by The Travel Club and plan a trip to, say, The Galapagos Islands! You’ll also be able to request a choice of departure dates.

On the following pages, you’ll find a few handpicked destinations in Europe that represent the type of trip that Travel Club Select will offer. And, if you don’t see a destination or itinerary that suits you, just give us a call and we’ll help you find it!

Happy travels!


IMPERIAL CITIES Prague, Vienna & BudaPeSt

Monday, April 15–Thursday, April 25, 2013


DAYS 2–4 HotelCenturyOldTown, Prague

DAYS 5–7 HotelDeFrance, Vienna

DAYS 8–10 BekeRadissonBlu, Budapest



Boston to Prague and Budapest to Boston, via a connecting city

• Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees• Nine nights’ first-class accommodations• 15 meals: nine breakfasts, one lunch, five

dinners• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers• Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:Prague panoramic tour, Hradcany Castle, Golden Lane, Charles Bridge, Old Jewish Quarter; Vienna tour featuring Schönbrunn Palace and St. Stephan’s Cathedral, Danube River cruise, Melk Abbey, Puszta horse farm and show, traditional Hungarian feast with gypsy music, Budapest city tour , Szentendre and Visegrad, Renaissance-style dinner. OPTIONALS: Vienna—Dinner and Classical Music concert, Bratislava Excursion, Prague—Folklore Show and Dinner, Budapest—Dinner and Danube River Cruise

Y ou know that long list of places you dream of visiting? Join us on this holiday

that includes three of them: Prague, Vienna and Budapest. We’ll start in Prague, Czech Republic, a fairytale “city of a thousand spires,” with countless castles, shops and museums. Even though you won’t want to leave, our next stop may be even more daz-zling—the ever sophisticated Vienna, Austria—one of the world’s great cultural and architectural hubs. Treat yourself to a classical music concert and tours of the grand Schönbrunn Palace, or take a magical trip down the Danube River. Then it’s off to Budapest, Hungary, where you’ll be drawn into the city’s beautiful architecture and mag-nificent river views. Highlights include a spec-tacular equestrian show; a Hungarian feast with gypsy-folk entertainment; as well as a glimpse into the city’s Renaissance history with a visit to a 14th-century castle, where costumed knights recreate the days of chivalry and provide a special dinner. Three cities, three countries—hundreds of new memories.

RESERVEBY:November 11, 2012After deadline, call for availability.



all air taxes and fees.$3,229 per person triple occupancy; $3,639 for single res-ervations. Single accommodations on this tour are limited. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $220. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Visitors are required to have travel/health insur-ance to travel to the Czech Republic. The health insur-ance must cover medical services abroad with minimum coverage $38,000. If you purchase waiver/insurance mentioned above, your coverage meets this requirement. If not, you will be required to have proof of your own cov-erage to enter the country. Per person deposit is $300.

HRADCANY CASTLE, PRAGUE

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FRANCE PariS, norMandy, ProVence, the riViera

Thursday, October 3–Monday, October 14, 2013



all air taxes and fees.$4,999 for single reservations. Single reservations for this tour are limited and triple accommodations are unavailable. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $220. Although not required, we recommend purchas-ing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of book-ing. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.


from Boston to Paris and Nice to Boston, via a connecting city

• Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees• Ten nights’ first-class hotel accommodations• Fifteen meals: ten breakfasts,

five dinners• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers• Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:Paris: Paradis Latin cabaret, panoramic tour; Normandy: Memorial Peace Museum, U.S. Military Cemetery at Omaha Beach, Airborne Museum, Ranger Memorial, Utah Beach; Loire Valley: chateaux tours, Provence: Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, Grasse perfumerie; Riviera: Nice tour, Monaco tour. OPTIONALS: Paris—Versailles Palace, Cabaret at the Paradis Latin, Blois—Dinner at L’Orangerie du Chateau, Nice—Dinner at Koudou Restaurant

AVIGNON


DAYS 2–3 PullmanHotelMontparnasse, Paris

DAYS 4–5 MercureOmahaBeach, Omaha Beach, Port-en-Bessin

DAYS 6–7 HolidayInnBlois, Blois

DAYS 8–9 MercureAvignonCentre, Avignon

DAYS 10–11 HotelNiceRiviera, Nice


T his magnificent “Tour de France” takes you from Paris to Normandy to Avignon, and

to the French Riviera and Monaco. You’ll become acquainted with Paris, one of the most culturally rich cities in Europe with its fashion and art, during a sunset cruise on the River Seine. Trust us, you won’t want to leave. But, when you do, it will be to travel on to the Normandy coast where you’ll take a reflective tour of the Memorial Peace Museum, commemorating the lives lost during the epic battles of WWII, followed by a visit to the Omaha Beach Cemetery and a day spent in the heart of the historic D-Day operations. The next destination is the lovely Loire Valley where you’ll visit chateaux, local bistros and a well-known win-ery. Travel south to Provence, aboard the high-speed TGV Train, and the papal city of Avignon. Enjoy a Cezanne-inspired tour of Aix-en-Provence before heading for the exquisite French Riviera. During your two days on the alluring Cote d’Azur you’ll visit a perfumerie in Grasse, stroll the famous Flower Market in Nice and tour Monte Carlo. And remember, the French do not say good-bye: it’s au revoir…until your next visit.

RESERVEBY:April 26, 2013

NICE

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POLANDThursday, October 10–Monday, October 21, 2013



all air taxes and fees.$3,999 for single reservations. Single reservations for this tour are limited and triple accommodations are unavailable. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $220. Although not required, we rec-ommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.


Boston to Warsaw, via a connecting city• Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees• Ten nights’ first-class accommodations• Fifteen meals: ten breakfasts, five dinners• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers• Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:Warsaw tour including Warsaw Ghetto and Wilanow Palace, Krakow tour including the Market Square and Wawel Castle, expertly guided visit through Auschwitz concentration camp, visit to Jasna Gora Monastery and the Black Madonna in Czestochowa, tour of Wroclaw, beer tasting, UNESCO World Heritage site of Torun including an evening walking tour, tour of Marienburg for-tress in Malbork, tour of seaside city of Gdansk. OPTIONALS: Krakow—Wieliczka Salt Mines, The Jewish Experience: Visit to the Jewish Quarter and Schindler Museum; Gdansk—Polish Countryside Visit; Warsaw—An Evening with Chopin; Wroclaw—Churches of Peace


DAYS 2–3 RadissonBluCentrumHotel, Warsaw

DAYS 4–5 RadissonBluHotelKrakow, Krakow

DAYS 6–7 SofitelWroclaw, Wroclaw

DAY 8 HotelBulwar, Torun

DAYS 9–10 RadissonHotelGdansk, Gdansk

DAY 11 RadissonBlueCentrumHotel, Warsaw

E xperience a thousand years of history, a poignant cultural heritage and a vibrant

present on this ten-night holiday in Poland. Almost completely destroyed during WWII, Warsaw is a city where East crosses West. Visit the Old Town, the former Jewish Ghetto and Wilanow Palace. Krakow’s pre-served medieval center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you’ll visit Market Square and St. Mary’s Church. In Auschwitz you’ll be guided through the for-mer concentration camp. In Czestochowa, Poland’s spiritual heart, you’ll visit the Jasna Gora Monastery, home to the world-renowned Black Madonna. Ancient Wroclaw boasts Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture and its Old Town is built on several islands connected by more than 100 bridges. Torun—one of the “Seven Wonders of Poland”—is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the birthplace of Copernicus. In Malbork, you’ ll visit 700-year-old Marienburg fortress, the larg-est castle in the world and home to the Knights of the Teutonic Order. In maritime Gdansk, home to Lech Walesa, you’ll visit the famous shipyard, site of the birth of the Solidarity movement in 1980 that helped liberate Poland from Soviet rule. Amazing scenery, sacred and somber sights and lovely medieval towns—Poland discovered!

RESERVEBY:May 3, 2013

WARSAW

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from Boston to London, via a connecting city

• Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees• Eight nights’ first-class hotel

accommodations• Thirteen meals: eight breakfasts,

five dinners• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers• Services of professional Tour Manager


BRITAINengland, Scotland and waleS

Thursday, October 10–Saturday, October 19, 2013

FEATURES:Guided London tour, London theater perfor-mance, visit to Cambridge and York, Edinburgh tour including the castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, English Lake District, castle stay in Wales, visit to Stonehenge, visit of the Cotswolds and Stratford-Upon-Avon. OPTIONALS: Edinburgh—A Scottish Night Out, Stratford-Upon-Avon—Warwick Castle with Dinner

T ruth be told, aside from that little skir-mish back in 1775, we Yanks have a

genuine affinity for the British. Particularly when it comes to visiting our older relative across the pond. London’s must-see, life-sized postcard stops Big Ben, Tower of London, Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace make a great primer before traveling to scholarly Cambridge and medieval York. Stroll the famous “Shambles” for a faithful picture of the Middle Ages. Although defiantly not ‘British,’ Edinburgh is a look back at centuries past. (For once in your life, try the haggis!) Back in England, the journey takes you to the Lake District and the village of Grassmere, home to the famous poet William Wordsworth. Recharged, it’s off to Bath, site of ancient Roman spas and today’s unpretentious home to many luminar-ies from explorers to rock stars. Farther north, your travels take you through the many vil-lages of the Cotswolds and your final desti-nation of Stratford-Upon-Avon—birthplace of William Shakespeare.

RESERVEBY:May 3, 2013



all air taxes and fees.$3,569 per person triple occupancy; $4,099 for single reservations. Single reservations are limited on this tour. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $220. Although not required, we rec-ommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person desposit is $300.


DAYS 2–3 GrangeTowerBridgeHotel, London

DAY 4 MarriottYork, York

DAYS 5–6 MercureEdinburgh, Edinburgh

DAY 7 RuthinCastle, Ruthin, Wales

DAYS 8–9 FalconHotel, Stratford-Upon-Avon


TOWER BRIDGE, LONDON

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PORTUGAL & ISLANDSeStoril coaSt, azoreS and Madeira iSland

Friday, November 1–Wednesday, November 13, 2013


Boston to Lisbon, via a connecting city• Flights from Lisbon to St. Michael, Azores

and St. Michael to Madeira Island• Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees• Eleven nights’ first-class accommodations• Eighteen meals: eleven breakfasts, one

lunch, six dinners• Round-trip airport/hotel transfers• Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:Lisbon tour includes the Alfama Quarter, Jeronimo’s Monastery, the Monument to the Discoveries and the Tower of Belem, Visit UNESCO World Heritage site of Sintra, Cascais, Estoril, Fatima, Nazare, Obidos, walking tour of Ponta Delgada, the Twin Lakes of Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas Valley including a traditional lunch and the Botanical Garden of Terra Nostra Park, visit a tea plantation, a ceramics studio and a distillery, walking tour of Funchal, visit the traditional village of Camara de Lobos and the fishing village of Porto Moniz, enjoy a traditional dinner with folk dancers



all air taxes and fees.$3,769 per person triple occupancy; $4,449 for single reservations. Single reservations for this tour are limited. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $220. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

TRIPPLANNER:DAY 1 Overnight flight from BostonDAYS 2–4 HotelAltis, LisbonDAYS 5–8 RoyalGardenHotel, Sao

Miguel, AzoresDAYS 9–11 PestanaCasinoParkHotel,

Funchal, Madeira IslandDAY 12 HotelAltis, LisbonDAY 13 Return flight to Boston

I n astonishingly beautiful Portugal—with the highest amount of sunshine in Europe—you’ll

discover charming old villages, a dramatic coast-line, fairytale palaces, stunning monuments and flower-covered landscapes. A four-night stay in Lisbon offers a chance to explore this colorful city of old-world neighborhoods adorned with gothic cathedrals, towers and tiny fado clubs. Visit the Moorish Alfama Quarter and UNESCO World Heritage sites of Jeronimo’s Monastery and the Tower of Belem before heading to the Portuguese Riviera and the royal city of Sintra and resort towns of Cascais and Estoril. Enjoy regional cui-sine with wine accompanied by traditional fado music. On Portugal’s Silver Coast (named for the effect of the sun on the waves) you’ll discover sleepy villages and vineyards along with the sacred pilgrimage site of Fatima. Next, we fly to the Azores archipelago—a “jewel in the Atlantic”—and spend four nights in Ponta Delgada on St. Michael. You’ll visit the magnificent twin lakes (inside a volcanic crater) of Sete Cidades (Seven Cities), Lagoa do Fogo (Fire Lake), botanic gar-dens, hot springs and a tea plantation, historic Ribeira Grande, a liqueur distillery and the high-est point on the island, scenic Nordeste. On Madeira, “the pearl of the Atlantic,” you’ll discover a dramatic mountainous landscape with a “spring all year round” climate. In Funchal you’ll see charming plazas, colonial mansions, the local mar-ket and an embroidery factory. The next two days are a whirlwind of traditional villages, banana plan-tations and vineyards and amazing scenery, includ-ing the world’s second highest cliff, and a traditional feast accompanied by folk dancers and music.


AZOREAN VILLAGE, PORTUGAL

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