**Please note the new dates for the Launceston meetings**

HOBART TLC MEETINGS Saturday 7 May Saturday 13 August Saturday 26 November

LAUNCESTON TLC MEETINGSSaturday 14 MaySaturday 27 AugustSaturday 3 December

DEVONPORT TLC MEETINGSaturday 6 August

The dates for future East Coast meetings have not yet been set. We will send out invitations in the coming months. Any suggestions from members are welcomed.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

May 2016

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TRAVELLING LADIES CLUB Level 1, 61 Salamanca Place

Hobart, TAS 7000 03 6221 3499

tlclub@ajtravel.com.au

Unable to attend meetings?We understand that not all members are able to attend our meetings. However, we want to give all members a say in the planning of itineraries. Please don’t hesitate to contact either of our offices to discuss your requirements and preferences.

TRAVELLING LADIES CLUB 44 Charles St

Launceston, TAS 7250 03 6331 1214

tlclub@ajtravel.com.au

Greetings from the Travelling Ladies Club!Your thoughts and ideas are very important for us to ensure that the Travelling Ladies Club continues to meet your expectations. The time of year has come again when we ask you to think about enticing destinations and what new adventures you would like to undertake in 2017. Any suggestions you have to help us improve the Club or requests for tours you would like to see offered are greatly appreciated. So please help us assist you by completing the attached form and returning it to us. We look forward to receiving your feedback forms.Happy Travels,The Travelling Ladies Club

Being able to have reunions with past travelling companions is a wonderful advantage of travelling on one of our tours. Members who travelled to Turkey in 2015 enjoying a relaxed lunch in February.

Exclusive group toursCANADA AND USA ATLANTIC SEABOARD CRUISE **LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE**29 September 2016 • 32 nightsCruise on the luxury small cruise liner, Azamara Quest. Visit 19 ports including Quebec, Halifax, Boston, Newport, New York, Miami, Gulf of Mexico, New Orleans and more. Please contact Anne for more information. Airfares and land packages are available on application.

HIGHLIGHTS OF CHINA **LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE**31 October 2016 • 20 days Escorted by Judy Tierney $9980*pp twin share A ‘must-do’ adventure designed for TLC members who wish to explore China’s highlights in five star comfort. Visit Beijing, Xian, a Yangtze River Cruise, Guilin and Shanghai.IN PURSUIT OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS23 January 2017 • 20 days Escorted by Cathi Burnett-Cosgrove $15990*pp twin shareChase the Northern Lights on this small group escorted tour. Enjoy a six night cruise onboard a Hurtigruten Ferry, enjoy the highlights of Norway, stay in a glass igloo, join in on a traditional Viking Feast and experience the magic of Sami history.

Nathan is currently in Iceland and will be hosting an information session on his return in our Hobart office. Please let us know on 6221 3499 if you would like to join us: 6pm, 18th May

BALTIC & VIKING CRUISE **LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE**9 August, 2016 • 29 nightsCruise on the MS Zuiderdam, a spacious mid-sized ship with luxurious amenities. Start in Copenhagen and cruise to New York stopping at 19 ports in 11 countries. Contact Emma for details. Airfares and land packages are available on application. HIGHLIGHTS OF CROATIA TOUR & CRUISE **NEW TOUR**15 September 2016 • 19 days With Judy Tierney $7590*pp twin share Indulge in fine Croatian fare, discover fascinating history and relax onboard a seven night luxury cruise which caters for only 38 passengers. Enjoy two nights in Rome, a seven day private small group tour of Northern Croatia’s beautiful Istria peninsular, the stunning Plitvice Lakes National Park, and stay in the wonderful old town of Zadar. Transfer to Split and cruise the southern islands and coast of Croatia. LAOS IN DEPTH **BOOK NOW**18 September 2016 • 23 days Escorted by Cathi Burnett-Cosgrove $8190*pp twin share Explore the beauty and mysticism of Laos. Visit ancient UNESCO World Heritage listed sites, watch the Royal Ballet, meet the Ethnic groups of Northern Laos and learn to cook authentic Lao cuisine.

Please note some of these tours are filling very quickly so ring now to avoid disappointment. Prices quoted are ex Tasmania unless otherwise specified. BON VOYAGE TO THOSE TRAVELLING ON EUROPE’S FINEST IN MAY

BRITAIN & IRELAND’S FINEST**ONE ROOM REMAINING - SINGLE OR TWIN SHARE**9 June 2016• 28 daysEscorted by Anne Bourke $12990*pp twin shareEnjoy spectacular scenery on this in-depth tour of Britain and Ireland’s finest sites. Soak up the atmosphere of London, York, Edinburgh, Inverness, Isle of Mull, Belfast, Giant’s Causeway, Killarney, Dublin, Wales, Cornwall AND more.

MADAGASCAR MAGIC **LIMITED SPACES REMAINING**3 August 2016 • 13 days$8590*pp twin shareDesigned for our Travelling Ladies who love exotic destinations! This 13 day tour offers guests a unique experience as Madagascar is like nowhere else on earth! You can stopover in South Africa or Mauritius, or continue on to join our East Africa Migration Safari! Please contact Ruth.

EAST AFRICA MIGRATION SAFARI**ONE ROOM REMAINING - SINGLE OR TWIN SHARE**16 August 2016 • 15 daysEscorted by Ruth Moon $13890*pp twin shareDue to popular demand we are again offering this exciting safari in Tanzania and the Masai Mara. Witness the breathtaking sight of the magnificent Migration of the wildebeest. We stay in hand-selected lodges and camps in the best locations for viewing the wildlife. An extension to Zanzibar is available.

Circle the Pacific on the Golden Princess19 May - 2 August, 2017This 75 night cruise provides the perfect opportunity to escape winter. It is also a great option for those who do not like to fly overseas. The journey includes an overnight in Vancouver during Canada’s 150 Anniversary and an overnight in San Francisco on the 4th of July – perfectly timed for firework spectaculars. Oceanview cabins are priced from $16449*pp twin share. Shorter segments of this cruise can be taken.

irresistible travel offers

Expressions of interest and travelling companions• Ms M is looking for a twin share onboard Cruise-n-Groove in October

2017, please contact Kay on 6331 1214 for details.

• Ms R is looking for someone to share on the Circle Pacific, outlined below. Please contact Ruth on 6221 3499 for details.

Feedback and suggestion form

We would be grateful if you could take the time to complete this form to help us plan our tours and meetings for 2017. Please place in the reply paid self-addressed envelope provided. By returning this form you will also go into the draw to win a Lonely Planet guide of your choice! We will draw three lucky ladies at random for this prize.NAME (Optional)

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Travelling Ladies Club improvementsIf you have any suggestions on how we can improve our club we would appreciate your comments on the following:

Meetings

Guest speakers

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Group tours

Please tick the following options you would like to see included in our tours and these will then be reflected in the tour cost.

Gratuities Breakfast daily Two meals a day Breakfast and some special dinners

Optional sightseeing (A selection of optional sightseeing tours allowing for more free time)

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Please NUMBER in order of your preference the top 3 tours of interest to you Below are a selection of tours being considered for 2017. Full itineraries will be released depending on the feedback and interest we receive.

Sardinia, Sicily, Malta & Southern Italy with Cathi Burnett-Cosgrove, April 2017 Beautifully sun-bleached, weathered and worn, this is Italy at its most ancient and complex — itching to be explored. Rugged mountains, fiery volcanoes and glittering coastal grottoes, explore this area at a leisurely pace.

Elbe River Cruise and the history of Berlin with Anne Bourke, May 2017 Cruise between opulent palaces, dramatic sandstone cliffs and baroque splendour through East Germany’s dramatic landscape over ten days on the Elbe River, cruising Berlin to Prague. Additional arrangements TBA.

Ecuador & the Galapagos, May 2017 Ecuador is a country that has it all: mountian peaks, rainforest, traditional markets, colonial towns and sun-drenched beaches. From here you will head out to the Galapagos Islands - home to several unique wildlife species!

Kimberley Cruise, details to be announced Cruise Australia’s Kimberley coast, an ancient wilderness of extraordinary grandeur, colour and contrast. Enjoy remote gorges and waterfalls; Kings Cascade, Horizontal Waterfalls; montgomery Reef & Mitchell Plateau.

Greenland, Iceland and the Arctic with Judy Tierney, June/July 2017 Magnificent scenery, clarity of light and raw, unbridled power of nature. Explore photogenic villages with colourfully painted wooden cottages, rich Inuit culture, hot springs, cascading waterfalls and much time for adventure!

Southern Africa Safari, August 2017 A magnificent African adventure. Discover the best that Cape Town, Namibia, Botswana and Victoria Falls has to offer and experience some of Africa’s best game viewing. Repeated due to popular demand

Bordeaux & Northern Spain, Cathi Burnett-Cosgrove, September 2017 Beautiful wine, gothic architecture and siestas... Tour stunning country-side and age-old cathedrals, indulge in fine food and the tapas lifestyle and wander through architectural feats.

Canada & Alaska, September 2017 Travel through the breathtaking scenery of the Canadian Rockies, including Banff and Lake Louise.

Other possible options that have been suggested by members and are being considered are listed below:

Japanese Walking Tour, August 2017 Escape the winter on this ‘Inn to Inn’ walking holiday through the stunningly beautiful Shinetsu area. An easy and enjoyable stroll with your luggage transferred between inns. Finish your holiday with a homestay in beautiful Myoko.

Indian Indulgence, November 2017 Explore enchanting Royal Rajasthan as a guest in some of its most spectacular forts and palaces.

Vietnam & Cambodia, November 2017 Astonishingly exotic and utterly compelling, Vietnam & Cambodia are filled with breathtaking natural beauty, a unique heritage that gives rise to an incredible culture, and awe inspiring temples that must be explored

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