springtime on the mississippi river & the gulf coast

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A One-of-a-Kind VoyageOur unique Springtime on the Mississippi River & the Gulf Coast

voyage combines two Southern waterways that are rarely

included on the same itinerary, yet both are linked by the same

history and culture. The Spanish were the rst to explore the

Gul Coast and the southern Mississippi River, but the French

were the rst to settle here. In spite o this long history, today

the Gul Coast is one o the least-visited regions o America.

This voyage will introduce you to the turquoise waters, the

endless beaches, the historic towns and exciting cities o the

Gul. Youll discover the French fair o Mobile and explore the

grand Antebellum homes o the plantation aristocracy, including

the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion.

Then sail up the Mississippi to Natchez, a town so rich in history a

ne architecture that more than 1,000 o its buildings are listed onthe National Register. Farther up the river lies Vickburg, where Gen

Ulysses S. Grant restored control o the Mississippi to the Union,

and Helena, Arkansas, a legendary center o the blues, a uniquely

American style o music that was born here in the Deep South. Th

Mississippi River and the Gul Coast are best explored by ship with

small group. Join us or a discovery o a lietime.

A Small Shipboard Community of

Like-Minded TravelersMeeting and mingling with your ellow guests is one o the

greatest pleasures o the voyage. Our passengers tend to be

well-traveled. They have successul careers, out-o-the-ordina

lie experiences, and interesting stories to tell. They tend to be

condent, outgoing, riendly. They enjoy exploring new places a

making new riends. Aboard Yorktown, you are not an anonymo

tourist lost in a crowd o strangers; you are a welcome membe

small shipboard community.

Discover the Gracious Beauty and EnduCruise Combining the Mississippi River

Mark Twain & the MississippiThe Mississippi Valley is as reposeful as a dreamland,

nothing worldly about itnothing to hang a fret or a

worry upon.Mark Twain

Its impossible to think o Mark Twain and not think

o the Mississippi River. It is the setting or two o his

greatest novels, The Adventures of Tom Sawyerand

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, as well as Life on

the Mississippi, his memoir o training as an apprentice

pilot on a steamboat. Twain loved the river as he loved

the characters in his novels. It was unpredictable, but it

had grandeur, and it carried everyone who sailed upon

her into the heart o America. On our journey, you will

sail these abled shores and witness rsthand what

inspired, in the words o William Faulkner, the ather o

American literature.

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g Legacy of the American South on ad the Gulf Coast

Natchezs historic district

The Mississipi around Vicksburg

Jazz, an American Tradition

The Flavors of the SouthO all o Americas regional cuisines, Southern may be the

most popular. Southern classics such as ried chicken,

barbecue, and bread pudding have become American staples.

Southern cuisine draws upon a host o infuences. The

Caddo, Choctaw, and Seminole Indians introduced European

settlers to deep-pit barbecue. Arican slaves prepared the

rst gumbo. And Cajun and Creole specialties such as

shrimp etouee and jambalaya began with French and

Spanish colonists in Louisiana. This multitude o infuenceshas created the ultimate American comort ood, and turned

Southern cities such as New Orleans into one o the culinary

capitals o the United States.

On our cruise along the Mississippi River and the Gul

Coast, Yorktowns ches will introduce Southern specialties,

along with other choices, in the menus.

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Jazz was born in the Arican American community o New

Orleans in about 1900. It draws upon ragtime, the big brass

sound o marching bands, the hymns o Arican American

churches, and the rhythms o traditional Arican drumming.

To celebrate this uniquely American expression, we are pleased

to have with us talented musicians who will not only perorm,

but will also delve into the history and the roots o the Deep

Souths musical tradition.

Gary Chalmers,a seasoned percussionist, has in recent yearsevolved into an on-call session drummer or various musical

projects, including Teaching Company recordings and live

perormances.

Pianist Charlie Etzel has recorded in his own right and also

with Slide Hampton, Jimmy Heath, and Whit Williams.

Ashton Fletcher has toured with international recording

star Bobby Vinton, was the bassist or ten years on the NBC

television special, Christmas in Washington, and perormed

on the international television spectacular, Liberty Weekend.

Most recently, Ashton opened the Fletcher Music School.


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Itinerary

The Siege of VicksburgOn May 18, 1863, 77,000 Union troops under the

command o General Ulysses S. Grant surrounded

Vicksburg, trapping Conederate orces numbering less

than 33,000 men under General John Pemberton. Ater

several attempts to storm the citys ortications ailed,

Grant settled down to a siege. Throughout the montho June, both the garrison and the civilian population

endured a heavy bombardment rom Union artillery on

land and rom Union gunboats in the Mississippi River.

Casualties were heavy on both sides: Pemberton lost

more than 9,000 men; Grant lost more than 10,000.

With supplies low, casualties mounting, and no hope o

rescue, Pemberton surrendered on July 4th.

Saturday, March 30, 2013

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana | EMBARK

Fly to New Orleans to embarkYorktown. Overnight aboard

ship. (D)

Sunday, March 31

PENSACOLA, FloridaPensacola is a beautiul Deep South city with a rich historic

past. Visit the 19th-century buildings o Historic Pensacola

Village and the Naval Aviation Museum, one o the largest

in the world with over 150 restored aircrat including an A1

Triad (1911), the U.S. Navys rst aircrat. Alternatively, travel

to Fort Barrancas, with ortications dating to 1797 and trails

overlooking Pensacola Bay. (B, L, D)

Monday, April 1

MOBILE, Alabama

Sailing the spacious Mobile Bay, Yorktownwill dock in thegraceul city o Mobile. Tour Mobiles historic landmarks and

sites, which include Fort Cond, originally built in 1711, theCond-Charlotte Museum, the Bragg-Mitchell Mansion, one o

the citys nest Antebellum homes, and the Bellingrath Gardens

and Home, beautiully set along the Fowl River. (B, L, D)

Tuesday, April 2

LAURA PLANTATION | OAK ALLEY PLANTATION, Louisiana

The only plantation that retains its original slave cabins, the

Laura Plantation was the location where Alce Fortier recorded

the tales o Brer Rabbit in the 1870s. Explore the homes o the

owners and the slaves, as well as the lovely grounds. Continue

to Oak Alley Plantation, with its breathtaking one-quarter-

mile canopy o live oaks that lead rom the Mississippi to the

entrance o the elaborate Greek Revival mansion. (B, L, D)

Wednesday, April 3

HOUMAS HOUSE

Built in the early 1800s, the large Greek Revival mansion o the

Houmas House Plantation and Gardens is surrounded by lush

acres o gardens, ponds, and a majestic live oak alley. During

the spring when you will be visiting, the gardens are blanketed

with the colors o the season. Stroll through these exquisite

grounds and tour the restored mansion. (B, L, D)

Thursday, April 4

BATON ROUGE | ST. FRANCISVILLE | BATON ROUGE

From the capital city o Baton Rouge, visit at tranquil St.

Francisville, set on a hill overlooking the Mississippi River.

Founded by Spanish Capuchin monks, the town retains more than

one hundred o its 18th- and 19th-century houses and buildings,

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National Museum o Naval Aviation, Pensacola, Florida

ncluding grand and small plantations. Visit some o these

sites as you explore this quaint town then return to Baton

Rouge or a tour o the Old State Capitol Museum. (B, L, D)

Friday, April 5

NATCHEZ, Mississippi

Call at Natchez, the oldest city on the Mississippi River

and what was one o the wealthiest towns in the United

States prior to the Civil War. Today, Natchez boastsnumerous Antebellum structures, with more than one

thousand buildings on the National Register. Visit some

o these magnicent buildings and learn about Natchezs

ascinating history. (B, L, D)

Saturday, April 6

VICKSBURG

As Yorktowncontinues along the Mississippi, we will

explore historic Vicksburg. Its position on a bend in the

Mississippi River made Vicksburg a bustling trade port

and a prime target during the Civil War. Tour the Vicksburg

National Military Park and see the USS Cairo, the rst o

the City class ironclad gunboats rom the Civil War.

(B, L, D)

Sunday, April 7

CRUISING

Spend a relaxing day on the Mississippi enjoying

Yorktowns amenities. (B, L, D)

Monday, April 8

HELENA, ArkansasCall at the quaint port town o Helena and explore the

elegant Pillow-Thompson House, one o several homes

n Helena designed by architect George Barber. Tour

the Delta Cultural Center to learn about the history o

Southern Blues and hear disc jockey Sunshine Sonny

Payne, whose nationally syndicated radio show King

Biscuit Timeis the longest running broadcast in the

country. (B, L, D)

Tuesday, April 9

MEMPHIS, Tennessee | DISEMBARK | FLY HOME

Disembark in Memphis and transer to the airport or

return fights home. (B)

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Yorktown

Yoows inviting Dining Room

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Cheerul bathrooms are appointedwith fne toiletries

Inside the comortable Lounge

elaxing onYkws Sun Deck

kwns spacious Lounge is surrounded by windows Penthouse Suite balcony

Most cabins feature a picture window

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Cruise and Land rates

S79 S77

S80 S78

P75P75

L47 L45 L43L41 L39 L37 L35 L33 L31 L29

L27

OBSERVATION

LOUNGE

DINING ROOM

L28

M25 M21M19M17M15M11M23

M24M26

M20M18M16M14M12M22

L40 L38 L36 L34 L32 L30L42L48 L46 L44

P73 P71 P69 P67 P65 P63 P61

P60

P59P57 P55 P53 P51P49

P58 P56 P54 P52P50P72 P70 P68 P66 P64 P62P76 P74

SUN DECK

PROMENADE DECK

LOUNGE DECK

MAIN DECK

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PER PERSON, DOUBLE OCCUPANCY

SINGLE RATES

10-night cruise aboard the138-guest Yorktown

Welcome and arewell cocktailreceptions aboard ship

All meals aboard ship

Complete program o toursand excursions

Enrichment program o lecturesand discussions by accompanyingstudy leaders

Proessional Travel DynamicsInternational tour sta

Complete pre-departure materials

Port and embarkation taxes

Gratuities to guides and drivers

NOT INCLUDED: Airare; transers;luggage and trip cancellation insurance;alcoholic beverages other than wine andbeer with lunch and dinner; personalexpenses such as laundry, telephonecalls, axes, and e-mail service; andgratuities to shipboard personnel

AIRFARE:Airare is not included in theCruise and Land Rates. Please contactyour preerred airline, travel agent, orthe Travel Dynamics International air

desk operated by Valerie Wilson Travel,Inc. (VWTI) or airare inormation and toreserve fights. Consultants are availableMonday Friday rom 9:00 am 5:30pm (EST) toll-ree at 1-877-711-9896.Please have your tour code (13608) anddates handy or reerence.

category description ra

EOutside cabins with two lower beds, two portholes, and private bathroom.Cabins M11-M17 $4,

DOutside cabins with two lower beds, two windows, and private bathroom.Cabins L43-L48 $5,

COutside cabins with two lower beds, two windows, and private bathroom.Cabins P49-P76 $6,

BOutside cabins with two lower beds, picture window, and private bathroom.Cabins M18-M26 $6,

AOutside cabins with two lower beds, picture window, and private bathroom.Cabins L29-L42 $7,

AAOutside cabins with two lower beds that can convert to a queen bed, picture window, andprivate bathroom. Cabins L27, L28, P59*, P60 *P59s two lower beds cannot be converted. $8,

SSuperior outside cabins with walk-out balcony, full-size bed, private bathroom, andmini-refrigerator. Cabins S77-S80 $8,

Port taxes & Charges: $235 p pn

a limid numb f cbin f l vl vilbl in Cy C f $7,490;Cy B f $7,990; nd Cy a f $8,590.

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Bellingrath Gardens & HomeMr. Walter Bellingrath placed an ad in a Mobile newspaper

inviting anyone who wished to visit his garden, ree o

charge. Visitors were so delighted by the beauty and

variety o the garden that in 1934, Mr. and Mrs. Belligrath

decided to keep it open to the public year round, a

tradition that has continued to this day. Today BelligrathGardens covers 65 acres. During this springtime voyage,

Bellingraths justly amous 250,000 azaleas will be in

bloom, including such celebrated varieties as Formosa,

Daphne Salmon, Southern Charm, and Pride o Mobile.

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Mississippi River & the Gulf Coast. I understand that nal payment isdue ninety (90) days prior to departure and is payable by check only.

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VAND 13608GeneraL inFOrMatiOnPAYMENT SCHEDULE:A deposit o $750 per person is required to reserve your space on the tour. For yourconvenience, you may charge your deposit to your American Express, Visa, Discover, or MasterCard. Finalpayment is due 90 days prior to departure. Credit cards are not accepted or nal payment. However,

personal checks are accepted or both deposits and nal payment.CANCELLATIONS & REFUNDS: All cancellations are subject to a $300 per person ee. Cancellations received61-90 days prior to departure will be assessed a penalty equal to 50% o the total program cost per person.Cancellations received within 60 days o departure are subject to 100% cancellation penalties.INSURANCE: We strongly recommend the purchase o trip cancellation insurance, which is available orcoverage o expenses in conjunction with cancellation due to illness or accident. Baggage insurance is alsorecommended. In the event that you must cancel your participation in a travel program, trip cancellationinsurance may be the only source o reimbursement.ITINERARY: The itinerary, accommodations, and arrangements are subject to change at the discretion o TravelDynamics International.RESPONSIBILITY: Please read careully the ollowing terms and conditions, which constitute the sole, legallyenorceable agreements between the passenger and Travel Dynamics International and the tours sponsoringorganization. The passenger is also advised to review his/her separate ticket passage contract with the vesselsowner/operator, which will constitute the sole, legally enorceable terms o carriage or this tour and is availableon request rom Travel Dynamics International. Travel Dynamics International and the tours sponsoringorganization act solely as agents or the passenger with respect to all transportation, hotel and other tourarrangements. In that capacity, we exercise all reasonable care possible to ensure the passengers saety andsatisaction, but, we neither assume nor bear any responsibility or liability or any injury, death, damage, loss,accident, delay or irregularity arising in connection with the services o any ship, airplane, train, automobile,motor coach, carriage or other conveyance, or the actions o any third-party, involved in carrying the passenger

or in aecting these tours. We are not responsible or damages, additional expenses, or any other losses due tocancellation, delay or other changes in air or other services, sickness, weather, strike, war, civil disturbances,acts or threats o terrorism, travel warnings or bans, termination or suspension o war risks or other carrierinsurance, quarantine, acts o God or other causes beyond our control. All such losses must be borne by thepassenger, and tour rates provide or arrangements only or the time stated. In the event o cancellation, delay orrescheduling mandated by any o the aoresaid causes beyond our control, the passenger shall have the optiono accepting in lieu o the original tour such rescheduled tour or other substituted tour(s) as may be oered byus, or else, receiving a reund o as much o such advance tour expenditures as we are able to recover on thepassengers behal rom carriers, third-party tour vendors, etc., but, we shall not have any obligation or liabilityto the passenger beyond the oregoing. We reserve the right to make alterations to the tours itinerary and tosubstitute hotels, ships, or lecturers i this is required. We reserve the right to cancel, delay, or reschedule anytour prior to departure, and, so long as this is not due to any o the aoresaid causes beyond our control, thepassenger shall be entitled to a ull reund o all monies paid to that point i he/she so desires. No reund shallbe made or any unused portion o any tour. By orwarding their deposit(s), the passenger certies that he/sheand/or their dependents, minors or others covered thereby do not have any mental, physical or other conditiono disability that could create a hazard or them or other passengers. We reserve the right to decline to acceptor to decline to retain any person as a member o any tour should such persons health, condition or actionsadversely aect or threaten the welare or saety o other passengers or impede the tour. Baggage or valuablesbrought on the tour shall be transported, handled or stored at the passengers risk entirely, and, we shall bearno liability or responsibility or any damage or other loss thereto. Passenger tickets are not transerable andare not subject to alteration by the passenger. No suit shall be maintainable against the carrier, or vessel, or

any losses, accidents, damages to person, property, personal injury (including death or other types o bodilyinjury) o the passengers, unless written notice o the claim, with ull particulars, is delivered to the carrier orits agents at its oce at the port o sailing or at the port o termination within six months rom the day whensuch incident occurred. In no event shall any such suit or any claim against the carrier or vessel or any losses,accidents, damages to person, property, personal injury (including death or other types o bodily injury) o thepassenger be maintainable unless such suit is commenced within one year rom the day when the incidentcausing such losses, accidents, damages to person, property, personal injury (including death or other typeso bodily injury) o the passenger occurs, notwithstanding any provision o law o any state or country to thecontrary. Resolution o any disputes arising hereunder shall be brought within the United States District Court orthe Southern District o New York, pursuant to the applicable general maritime law, and applying the applicablegeneral maritime law and Federal maritime statutes.RATES: Tour costs are based upon current airares, taris, and currency values. While we do everythingpossible to maintain the listed prices, they are subject to change.FUEL SUPPLEMENT: Travel Dynamics International reserves the right to charge a uel supplement, without priornotice, i the NYMEX oil price exceeds $85 per barrel. This supplement may be charged even i the cruise are hasbeen paid in ull.SHIPS REGISTRY: USA CST #204 3599-40 TDI

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Rosedown Mansion,

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Sunset over the Mississippi in Natchez

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