Sunrise Tours Fall 2011 Brochure

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We’re happy to announce that we are offering the loyalty program again in 2011. So, on your 2nd tour (of four days or more) you take with us in 2011, subtract $50 off your tour price. On the 3rd tour (of four days or more) you take with us in 2011, subtract $100 and so on. The more you travel, the more you save! (Program is based on the calendar year, so all eligible tours depart within 2011.)

2011 Loyalty Program Crater Lake, OregonCrater Lake, pictured here, has inspired people for hundreds of years. No place else on earth com-bines a deep, pure lake, so blue in color; sheer sur-rounding cliffs, almost two thousand feet high; two picturesque islands; and a violent volcanic past. It is a place of immeasurable beauty and is included on two tours; Oregon Coast & Crater Lake on page 29 and Northwest Coast on page 43.

One day tours p. 2-3Charlie’s Chatter p. 4From the Back of the Bus p. 4

OCTOBER 2011New England Fall Adventure p. 5Wisconsin Fall Foliage p. 6New York Encore p. 8Fall in the Smokies p. 8Cuyahoga Valley p. 9Eureka Springs and Branson p. 9Heart of Texas p. 10

NOVEMBER 2011Branson p. 11Indiana Christkindlmrkt p. 11Lancaster & NYC p. 12

DECEMBER 2011Holiday Grandeur p. 13Holidayville p. 14Chicago’s Holiday Spirit p. 15Classic Christmas p. 15Rose Bowl Parade (fly) p. 16Rose Bowl Parade (coach) p. 17

JANUARY 2012Florida Stay ‘N Play p. 18

Caribbean Cruise by Coach p. 19

FEBRUARY 2012Yellowstone in the Winter p. 19

MARCH 2012New Orleans, Biloxi & Cajun p. 20DC Cherry Blossoms p. 21

APRIL 2012Southern Charm p. 22Hawaii Cruise by Coach p. 23Mid-California p. 24San Francisco & Napa Valley p. 26

MAY 2012Niagara Falls & Lilac Blooms p. 26Creme de la Creme p. 25Made in the USA p. 27French Lick p. 27Alaska Cruisetour p. 28

JUNE 2012Oregon Coast & Crater Lake p. 29New York and Long Island p. 30Grand Michigan p. 31Badlands & Yellowstone p. 32Let Freedom Ring p. 33

JULY 2012Europe in Wisconsin p. 34Trans Canadian Rail p. 35Polar Bear Express p. 36The Dakotas p. 37

AUGUST 2012Yellowstone and more p. 38Maine & the Gaspe Peninsula p. 39Idaho p. 40Cape Cod & more p. 41

SEPTEMBER 2012Pacific Northwest p. 42Northwest Coast p. 43Door County p. 44New York & Hudson Valley p. 45Colorado p. 46Historic Hotels/New England p. 47Canyonlands of Utah p. 48

Policies p. 49Booking Forms p. 50-51

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

One Day ToursStages St. Louis presents Victor/Victoria

Wednesday, September 28, 2011The classic Blake Edwards film comes to the stage with exhil-arating numbers from Henry Mancini’s winning score. You’ll laugh out loud at this comical and touching celebration of the many facets of love. The play takes place in the 1930’s Paris, so to get in the mood, we will begin with a step-on guided tour of St. Louis’ French history. Enjoy lunch in the warm atmosphere of Franco Restaurant, specializing in classic French dishes with a modern twist, located adjacent to Soulard Market. L $114 per person

Lock & Dam CruiseSaturday, October 15, 2011

Join us as we cruise through the fascinating Mississippi River lock and dam system. Learn about this engineering feat as you enjoy a delicious buffet lunch. A Dixieland Band and the Cap-tain’s commentary will entertain you during our leisurely five-hour cruise from the Arch to the mouth of the Missouri River and back. Hopefully there will be some fall colors to enjoy as well. L $89 per person

About Sunrise Tours

We have enjoyed so many new travelers and add-ed so many people to our mailing list the last few years, we thought it would be appropriate to introduce ourselves! Sunrise Tours is a fam-

ily owned and operated company that was started by Jim and Charlene Dalrymple in the basement of their St. Louis County home in 1993 – although their first tour did not materialize un-til 1994. The company has grown steadily over the years, and

now consists of 15 fantastic employees and offices in St. Louis and Indianapolis. We pride ourselves on delivering extremely high quality tour experiences at a fair price, and we consider repeat Sunrise Tours customers our most important marketing “tool”. If you’ve traveled with us before, welcome back! If not, take a look inside this tour catalog and let us surprise you with an incredible Sunrise Tour.

St. Louis and the Civil War 150 Years Later

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Though not a Civil War battle site, St. Louis had its share of agony and historic locations. 150 years later, join us as we retrace this turbulent time. First off is the new Exhibit at the Missouri History Museum, The Civil War in Missouri, fol-lowed by a step-on guided tour led by museum historian Barney Bradshaw, visiting city locations associated with the war and bringing those stories to life. Upon returning to the museum you will truly enjoy lunch at Bixby’s. Touring the new Missouri Civil War Museum located in historic Jefferson Barracks will bring our day to a close. L $91 per person

Ambassadors of HarmonySaturday, December 10th, 2011

The most popular holiday show in St. Louis, the Ambassa-dors of Harmony Christmas Show, drew over 1,500 people to each of their five performances last December. Thanks to you, Sunrise Tours was the largest of all the 46 different groups attending last year! The crowds just keep growing to see this show. These International Chorus Champions perfectly mix Holiday laughter with Christmas spirituality. The whole family will enjoy the great view from our orchestra seats at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Included also is a delicious lunch, prior to the show. We plan to return you to your pick-up location before dark. L $99 per person

Holiday Brass ConcertTuesday, December 13, 2011

Join us for a morning performance of the 20th Anniversary Holiday Brass Concert featuring Grammy Award-winning soprano Christine Brew-er performing “O Holy Night” and “Ava Maria”.

Bagpiper George Gerules will perform his signature “High-land Cathedral” and Susan Slaughter will lead the Holi-day Brass ensemble in tradi-tional carols joined by two choirs. It will be an amazing concert that you do not want to miss. Lunch at Nicoletti’s Ristorante after the show will be equally enjoyable. We plan to return you to your pick-up location before dark. L $99 per person

Dr. Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical

Friday, December 16, 2011Discover the magic of Dr. Seuss’ classic holiday tale as it comes to life on stage in its St. Louis debut at the restored Peabody Opera House. The famed Keil opened in 1934 and closed their doors in 1991. Be one of the first to see the $75 million resto-ration that returned this historic theater to its original art-deco splendor. “A Genius of a show! A total delight for both kids and adults!”, featuring hit songs, dancing, colorful costumes

and a heart-warm-ing holiday story. Enjoy a delicious lunch at Lom-bardo’s Trattoria after the morning performance. We plan to return you to your pick-up lo-cation before dark. L $109 per person

Charlie’s Chatter

From the Back of the Busby: Jim Dalrymple

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by: Charlene DalrympleI recently had a nice phone con-versation with a Sunrise traveler

who journeyed with her husband on our 30-day trip to Alaska this year. She asked if we might offer another trip to Alaska as they would love to return if they are able! Many who traveled on this trip had been to Alaska before and one couple had even driven a RV when they went. It is definitely a place that is enjoyed by first-time visitors and repeat visitors and yes, a trip to Alaska for 2013 is in the early planning stages. It will have a fly as well as a no-fly option be-cause many of our travelers who have the time, enjoy seeing the passing scenery as they travel to their destination and prefer travel by road versus travel by air. For those of you who do prefer to avoid flying, please note the following options just for you: 1. See the Rose Bowl Parade – an annual favor-ite of our travelers – for the first time offered by Sunrise Tours with motorocoach transportation

to and from L.A. December 26-January 12 (p. 16)2. Travel to Florida for a winter break on beau-tiful St. Pete Beach (named Florida’s best sun-set beach) and stay 1,2,3 or 4 weeks. It was very hot summer of 2011, but do you remem-ber how cold it was winter of 2011? January 13-February 13 (p. 18)3. Travel by motorcoach to Ft.Lauderdale and take a 14-day Caribbean cruise on Celebrity’s Constellation. Return to St. Louis by motor-coach – what a wonderful way to escape the winter. January 26-February 13 (p. 19)4. Travel by motorcoach along historic Route 66 to Los Angeles for a round trip cruise to Hawaii on the Golden Princess and return from L.A. on a different route via Las Vegas, Utah, Colorado and Kansas. April 22-May 13 (p. 23)May every day bring you new discoveries! Hap-py Travels.

• When we have a Travelogue, should we serve donuts and coffee in the morning and only cookies and water in the after-noon? An alternative would be to serve donuts, cookies and coffee at both morning and af-

ternoon sessions! The possibilities are many!• We did not have a crowded bus on our recent Civil War trip to Springfield, Missouri. I wonder if many people who have lived in Missouri for many years know how important Missouri was in the Civil War and the profound affect it had on the history of this state.• It’s mind boggling for Charlie and I that we have known some of you for over 12 years.• Many of you know this list of my random thoughts is titled From the Back of the Bus, be-cause I routinely sit in the back of the bus dur-ing our trips. On the Alaskan trip, which was the longest trip we have every offered, for a combination of reasons I sat with Charlie in the front seat, behind the driver for nearly the en-tire trip. Before you become overly concerned with my comfort, think of the anguish Charlie must have felt.• After talking with a number of passionate

Cardinal fans recently, I have come to the con-clusion that the St. Louis club will make a num-ber of very important decisions this winter that could change the face of this team and make for a very interesting Spring Training. Is there life after Tony and Dave?• Is our Florida trip in January more attractive to you because of the number of choices avail-able to you?• I was recently asked who travelled the most with us and how many trips have they taken. Other than V-8, we have several people who have taken more than 60 trips with us since 1994.• A customer recently told me that he thought the third grade meant he was supposed to be there for three years. My question, how old was he when he graduated from high school?• My greatest achievement in life was to con-vince my wife to marry me. My wife’s great-est achievement in life was to convince her dad what my greatest achievement was.• I regularly deal with a company that thanks me each time I talk to them for doing business with them. Sunrise Tours may not say thank you every time, but it does not denote we mean it less. Please do not leave town without us.!

by: Charlene Dalrymple Day 1: Mid-Ohio We will depart and overnight in eastern Ohio. D Day 2: Finger Lakes, NY More fun and great scenery as we make our way into the Fin-ger Lakes Region of New York! Today, we’ll visit the George Eastman Center (Ko-dak founder) for a guided tour. While enjoying the ambiance of history and beauty, we will dine at the lovely Belhurst Castle located on the shores of Seneca Lake before travel-ing to our overnight stay in Syracuse, NY. B, D Day 3: Vermont As we continue eastward through central New York we’ll visit Cooperstown, featuring recent inductee Whitey Her-zog and the Baseball Hall of Fame, before arriv-ing in Vermont for a 2-night stay. B, D Day 4: Vermont How about a walk amid the colorful trees, and a visit to a maple syrup house and country store? We will spend a glorious day in the mountains

of Vermont with our local guide. B, D Day 5: New Hamp-shire, Ogunquit, ME As we travel the by-ways of Vermont and New Hampshire, the quaint villages, cov-ered bridges, spiry church steeples, and mountains and valleys dressed in fall colors await us! There will be a wealth of places to explore before arriv-ing at Maine’s pictur-esque and beautiful coast, our home for the next 3 nights. Your hotel overlooks the rugged coastline. B, D Day 6: Ogunquit, ME

Following breakfast, we will board our coach to travel to Portland and one of the oldest work-ing lighthouses in the U.S., the Portland Head Light. Tonight, enjoy an authentic Maine lob-sterbake dinner. B, D Day 7: Ogunquit, ME

Another hearty breakfast and we are off to cruise the harbor and learn how to catch lobster! Then, we’ll spend the afternoon in the quaint town of Ken-nebunkport. B, D Day 8: Scenic Roads This morning, we bid adieu to Maine and travel scenic roads through Massachu-setts. This afternoon, we will return to a Sunrise Tour traveler’s favorite, lunch at The Graduate Club, located in an historic 1800s Federal style, Colonial building on the Yale campus. This meal satisfies the historian and the hungry! B, L Day 9: Ohio Fall foliage continues to delight the eye as we travel through Pennsylvania to our overnight stay in Ohio. B, D Day 10: Return home We arrive home early evening with warm memories of new friends and wonderful times. B

Sept. 30-Oct. 9, 2011 Oct. 7-16, 2011

Per person ratesdouble $1828triple/quad $1678single $2368

For 15 years, Sun-rise Tours has trav-eled to savor the beauty that the fall foliage brings to the Green Mountains of Vermont, the White Mountains of New Hampshire and the rugged seacoast of southern Maine! This is a tour you don’t want to miss!

New England Fall Adventure!

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Still time to join this favorite!

Day 1: WisconsinRelax as we make our way into the northwestern por-tion of Wisconsin where the variety of trees is sure to please our fall foliage palettes. Stop for dinner before an overnight stay in Wisconsin. DDay 2: Cranberries and moreMarshes of luscious red berries will tantalize our eyes this morning as we ex-plore the region’s wetlands and the spectacular beauty of a cranberry bog during this harvest season in one of the world’s larg-est inland cranberry producing regions in the world. Did you know that cranberries are one of only three fruits native to the United States? Later, we’ll board a vintage passenger train and experience rail travel as it was in the first half of the 20th Century! The fall leaf viewing should be spectacular. This evening enjoy a meal be-fore checking into our hotel for an overnight in St. Croix Falls srea. B, DDay 3: Great River Road ExpeditionWith the help of a park ranger, we’ll uncover the mystery of these huge steep-walled cyl-inder gorges known as potholes at Dalles of St Croix. Autumn colors unfold as we take the Great River Road Expedition, one of seven sug-gested “American Drives” by Readers Digest, to La Crosse. Along this scenic drive, visit the Wat-son Museum, makers of pure vanilla extract, and more. Then we’ll tour a stain glass studio while in the self-claimed “stained glass capital of the world”; Winona. Three night stay in La

Crosse. B, DDay 4: LacrosseDiscover this Rivertown featuring lumber bar-ons’ homes to early entrepreneurs and more. We’ll stop atop Granddad Bluff, voted the most scenic view in Wisconsin where we can see the three states of Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa. Colors of gold, bronze, onyx pillars, inlaid mosa-ics of Venetian glass and mother of pearl await us in the nationally architecturally recognized Chapels of St. Rose. We’ll visit one of the 29 locks and dams which provide a water stairway on the Mississippi River before enjoying leisure time on Pearl Street West, the historic walking mall downtown. B, D Day 5: The Norwegian ValleyNext we’ll explore the wild and scenic backwa-ters of the Mississippi River as we venture on a riverboat cruise. This evening we’ll visit the Bekkum Homestead in Coon Valley. By night-fall, we’ll delight in the flavors of a traditional Norwegian supper, then be entertained with

polkas, waltzes and Scandanavian folk tunes, experiencing the natural beauty of Norskedalen “the Norwegian Valley” of Wisconsin. B, D Day 6: Return HomeAs we head home, we’ll stop in Prai-rie du Chien for a treat with a stop for cheese and the“finest smoked fish in the world” or at least on the Mississippi River. Then sit back and relax with the splendor of fall color freshly painted in our memory. B

October 1-6, 2011


Wisconsin in Fall Color

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On this tour we’ll drive along the Great River Road Expedi-tion, one of seven suggested “American Drives” by Readers Digest.

Day 1: OhioDepart St. Charles and travel to Indianapolis, IN for lunch on your own and a short visit to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Founded in 1837, St. John is In-dianapolis’ original parish and was its pro-cathedral from 1871 until 1907. Continue to Bellville, OH, for dinner at Sunrise favorite Dutch Heritage Restaurant and an overnight at the Quality Inn Ho-tel. DDay 2: Poughkeepsie, NYTravel through Pennsylvania including the S.B. Elliott State Park in the heart of Moshan-non State Forest, a wooded park with pic-turesque areas of swamp meadows and forest of second growth mixed hardwood and oak timber. It will be a beautiful day of fall color! Overnight in Poughkeepsie, New York, at the Holiday Inn Express. B, D Day 3: Hudson ValleyVisit Hyde Park attractions, including the FDR Presidential Library and Museum and the Van-derbilt Mansion National Historic Site. Tour the Culinary Institute of America, whose beauti-ful campus on the Hudson River was once the home of the St. Andrew on Hudson Jesuit No-vitiate. Enjoy lunch at the St. Andrews Café at the Culinary Institute. Overnight at Holiday Inn Express. B, LDay 4: Stockbridge, VTTravel to Stockbridge for a visit to the Norman Rockwell Museum, lunch at the famous Red Lion Inn and enjoy a guided tour and mass at National Shrine of The Divine Mercy. This Shrine houses the first class relics of Saint

Faustina, canonized by Pope John Paul II on April 30, 2000. Travel to Teaneck, NJ, and over-night at the Marriott Hotel. B, L Day 5: Jessup, MDVisit St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City for a tour and mass at which time we will hear their world-renowned choir. Visit St. John The Baptist Catholic Church where the Padre Pio Shrine is located. Padre Pio’s first class relics are located at this site, thanks to Mary Pile, Pa-dre Pio’s friend and secretary. St. Padre Pio was canonized a Saint by Pope John Paul II on June 16, 2002. Today his tomb is the most visited shrine in Europe, surpassing even Fatima and Lourdes. We will see other NYC sites as time al-lows. Travel to Jessup, MD, and enjoy dinner at Baltimore’s vibrant Inner Harbor en route. B, D Day 6: Washington DCAttend morning mass followed by a guided tour of National Shrine of the Immaculate Concep-tion. Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception is the largest Roman Catholic Church in North America and one of the ten largest in the world. Visit The Catholic University of America and Washington

DC memorials as time allows. Enjoy a guided tour and high tea at the U. S. Naval Academy, An-napolis, MD. B, High TeaDay 7: OhioEnjoy a guided tour and mass at the National Shrine of St. Eliza-beth Ann Seton, the first native born Saint of the United States of America, who was canonized by The Roman Catholic Church on September 14, 1975. B, D Day 8: Return home

October 5-12, 2011


Fall Faith and Color

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October 18-22, 2011


Day 1: Nashville, TN Enjoy home-style cooking for lunch at Patti’s 1880’s Settlement Restaurant of Kentucky Lake. Voted #1 restaurant by Southern Living maga-zine because of its food and #1 for its tourism, we will take the time to enjoy a leisurely meal and shopping in its 8 unique shops. Then it’s off to Nashville, TN our home for the night, to sa-vor a performance at the world famous Grand Ole Opry! Tip your hats and stomp your boots along with the longest continually running radio broadcast show in history. L Day 2: Asheville, NC One of our most scenic drives awaits us today as we make the trip east to Asheville, North Caro-lina. Tonight’s destination is the massive and captivating Biltmore Mansion Estate. From the extravagant mansion and gardens, to the top notch winery, we’ll need to come back in the

morning to see it all properly. B, D Day 3: Pigeon Forge, TN After returning to satisfy our fascination with Biltmore House, we’re off. Enjoy a step on guide aboard to educate and entertain us as we wind through the mountains. Absorb the gorgeous fall foliage as we pass through the heart of the Great Smoky Mountain National Park to arrive in Pigeon Forge, TN for a 2-night stay. A delicious dinner and an acclaimed country music show in Pigeon Forge will cap off our beautiful day. B, D Day 4: Gatlinburg and Dollywood After breakfast, we’ll visit Dolly Parton’s Dolly-wood, home of mountain music and good old Ozark tradition. Next we’ll spend time at Rip-ley’s Aquarium before dinner in Pigeon Forge. After dinner, you can visit The Christmas Place store with your tour manager or enjoy a relax-ing evening at the hotel while you savor your

new mountain memories. B, D Day 5: Return home We bid the mountains good-bye and return home enjoy-ing more dramatic fall colors along the way. B

Fall in the Smokies

“I enjoyed all of the events and en-tertainment you had planned for us - es-pecially the music in Nashville. I had been to the Biltmore House on two previous occa-sions, ... still magnifi-cent!! D. Robirds, 2009 Fall in the Smokies

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October 10-13, 2011Day 1: New York CityCatch a flight to New York City and check into our Theater District ho-tel before a delicious dinner in the atrium garden at Mont Blanc Res-taurant, home of excellent Swiss cuisine. Tonight enjoy a view from above as we ascend the “Top of the Rock” observation deck. DDay 2: New York CityStart the day with a local guided tour of the most important bor-ough of New York City; Manhattan. See Central Park, Rockefeller Center, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Chinatown, the reconstruction at Ground Zero and much more. After a delicious dinner, visit the August Wilson Theater for one of the biggest Broadway hits of the last decade and winner of the 2006 Tony Award for Best Musical; Jersey Boys. Experience the story of Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons as they rise from the streets of Newark to international pop stars with hits like

“Sherry”, “Big Girls Don’t Cry”, “Oh, What a Night” and more. Even if you have seen it before, there is nothing like the excitement and intimacy of a Broadway production!B, DDay 3: New York CityLike a real New Yorker, take the sub-way downtown to Battery Park and take the ferry to visit Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. This afternoon is yours to enjoy as you please. Take

in a matinee show, shop Madison Avenue or vis-it the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Your Sunrise Tour Manager will be available to help you chart a course for an exciting New York afternoon (cost of afternoon activities not included). BDay 4: New York CityTake a short, early morning walk to Rockefeller Center to watch the Today Show(optional) be-fore checking out of our hotel and heading to the airport for our return flight. B

New York Encore

Per person rates*double $1853triple/quad $1659single $2502* Includes airfare from STL

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Featuring three nights at the Belevedere Hotel, just steps from the The-atre District and Times Square.

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Day 1: Springfield, OhioHeading east across Illinois and Indiana to Ohio, we’ll enjoy the comfortable ride and passing scenery, stopping at the charm-ing Model T Museum and the Warm Glow Outlet. Dinner is a special treat tonight at a working Dairy Farm. DDay 2: Cuyahoga Valley Visit a small factory where metal whistles are made before heading north to board the historic Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Rail-road for a journey into the heart of this National Park. Learn about the workings of the Ohio & Erie Canalway. Settle in for two nights in Old World luxury at Punderson Manor Lodge located on Punderson Lake. Relax and enjoy dinner this evening at the Lodge. B, DDay 3: Ohio Amish Country After a full hot breakfast overlooking the lake, we will be joined by a knowledgeable local step-on guide for a ride through the back roads of beautiful Geauga County. You will meet the local Amish folks, learn about their gentle way of life and marvel at their craftsmanship. A deli-cious and filling dinner awaits you this evening in an Amish country home. B, DDay 4: Footballs and KnivesWe say farewell to Punderson Manor Lodge as we head south to Canton and the Pro Football Hall of Fame, America’s premier sports muse-

um. They showcase the origin, development and growth of professional football as part of American culture. At The Warther Museum in Dover, you will enjoy learning about the life of “Mooney” Warther, who went from whittling to master carving, and how his love of family and hobbies is honored today by his decedents. A special treat awaits you as we dine this evening in the Ivory Room. B, DDay 5: Dayton, OH, return homeFrom the Wright Brothers to our present day Air Force, the National Museum of the United States Air Force covers it all. You will be filled with pride in our great country and gratitude for the men and women who have served in the armed forces. B

October 18-22, 2011


Cuyahoga Valley Fall Color Tour

Punderson Manor Lodge


October 19-22, 2011Day 1: Eureka Springs, AREnjoy the fall colors as we travel to our first stop in Lead Hill, AR where you will go back to the 13th century and witness thirty authenti-cally dressed craftsmen at work transforming nature’s resources to build the Ozark Medieval Fortress. We continue on to Eureka Springs for dinner and a 2-night stay. B, DDay 2: Passion PlayThis morning we will enjoy the serenity of the springs and gardens at the Blue Spring Heritage Center. Afterwards you’ll have free time for lunch and shopping in the picturesque historic town of Eureka Springs, designated as a com-munity of national significance on the National Register of Historic Places. Later this afternoon we will enjoy an early dinner at the new “Top of the Mountain” Gospel Music Dinner Theater featuring the award winning Gospel Music of

the Texans. Sit atop a very scenic mountain as we enjoy the spectacular experience of watch-ing America’s largest outdoor drama, The New Great Passion Play. The play features a cast of more than two hundred actors along with live animals in a moving depiction of the last days and the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ. B, DDay 3: Branson, MOBoard the Branson Scenic Railway for a 40-mile roundtrip excursion thru Ozark foothills and tunnels and learn about the history of the area. Later we will enjoy the fall colors, dinner and an all new show, as we board the Showboat Bran-son Belle! After the show, we will check into our hotel for the night. B, DDay 4: Return HomeWe return home this afternoon. B

Eureka Springs, Branson and More! Highlights: * Ozark Medieval For-tress * Passion Play in Eureka Springs, AR* Dinner and Gospel Music Show* Visit Historic Eureka Springs* Showboat Branson Belle in Branson, MO* Branson Scenic Rail-road

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Day 1: OklahomaRelax as we travel south-west towards the Lone Star State. We will overnight in eastern Oklahoma. D Day 2: Mammoths in TexasContinuing southwest, we will take an afternoon break in Waco, TX for a visit to a unique destination. In 1978, a large bone was discovered in a ravine. 30 years of excavation later 24 mammoths and a pre-historic camel were un-covered! We will receive a guided tour of the Waco Mammoth Site and journey into the past lives of 6 Waco Mam-moths and the Camel. Our final destination to-day is Austin, TX, the gateway to the scenic Hill Country. We arrive at the Drury Inn and Suites in time for the hotel’s featured hot appetizers/drinks and to unpack our bags for our 3-night stay. B, L, hot appsDay 3: Hill Country Rich HistoryThe diversity of the fall landscape, history and quaint communities will highlight our day. We will begin our day touring the Lyndon B. John-son State Park and Historic Site for an up-close look at his ranch and “the white house”. We will say “Guten Tag” as we arrive in Fredericks-burg whose German community offers a taste of the Olde World. After some time to explore Main Street we will see the sights at The Na-tional Museum of the Pacific War known as the world’s premiere destination for discover-ing the full story of WWII in the Pacific. Wild-seed Farms is our next destination to pick up a packet of hill country seeds before we head to dinner. B, D Day 4: Hill Country Old WestStep back in time as we travel to a town fea-tured in Reader’s Digest Off the Beaten Path book. Established in 1849 as a trading post, Luckenbach, TX is famous for its 1977 #1 coun-try music hit. Visit the barnlike historic dance hall, saloon and the one and only rustic general store. We’ll appreciate the beauty of the heart of TX as we journey to the German town of Boerne, TX. Here we’ll tour this themed mov-ie set and meet Pistol Packin’ Paula who will entertain us and twirl two .45 cimarron revolv-ers. Before you know it, you will be dancing in

your seat. Downtown Boerne is just as inviting with its historic main street. And if you choose you can see the 300 year old German Bible on display at the Public Library. Located in Wim-berley, TX, we will explore the Bella Vista Farm, including their olive oil making process, ranch and winery. It’s back to Austin for a delicious dinner-old west style. B, DDay 5: Cowboys, Cattle, Trains and more!Wave good-bye to our Hill Country hosts as we travel north to Grapevine, TX. Upon arrival, we will board the Grapevine Vintage Railroad for an excursion along the historic Cotton Best Route. Get ready to experience train travel as it was in the glory days of the expanding west. We arrive at the Fort Worth Stockyards Nation-al Historic District where the colorful history of the Old West comes alive with our personally guided walking tour followed by leisure time to explore even more. Before we board our train for the trip back, join us on E. Exchange Ave-nue to watch The Cattle Drive as herded cattle tromp down the middle of the street. Only in Texas! Tonight we overnight in one of Grape-vine’s finest. The AAA four-diamond Gaylord Texan Resort will open its doors for our dinner and overnight stay. B, DDay 6: Arkansas Enjoy some leisure time at the resort this morn-ing or join us for a shopping excursion to Main Street in Historic Downtown Grapevine. Ear-ly this afternoon, we will board our coach to travel northwest on I-30 headed for Little Rock, AR. Relax and join your fellow travelers for din-ner and evening entertainment in this dynamic state capital city. B, DDay 7: Return HomeWe return to home sweet home this evening. B

October 24-30, 2011


The Heart of Texas

Some say, “if you haven’t been to the Hill Country, then you haven’t really been to Texas”. Join us as we feature the Hill Coun-try with its enticing communities and lush terrain all wrapped up in fall colors.

So many cows!According to Fast Facts about the 50 States book, Texas has 14 million cattle. To give you an idea of exactly what that means, 46 states have fewer peo-ple than Texas has cat-tle! See a Cattle Drive in person on Day 5 of this tour.

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Branson Holiday

Indiana ChristkindlmarktNovember 19-20,

2011


Day 1: Jasper, IN Today, we drive the short distance to Ferdinand, Indiana and enjoy the annual Christkindlmarkt. Modeled after the open-air markets held in Germany, Christkindlmarkt is a heart-warming holiday event featuring artisans, an array of hol-iday music and food. We’ll have plenty of time to explore this “14th century village”. Then, we’re off to a guided tour of the “Castle on the Hill” – The Monastery of Immaculate Concep-tion, one of the nation’s largest communities of Benedictine women. This evening, we’ll dine at the Schnitzelbank and enjoy traditional German music and entertainment. D Day 2: French Lick, Re-turn home This morning, we’ll tour The West Baden Springs

National Landmark, formally dubbed the “Eighth Wonder of the World”. Once a thriving resort that fell into disrepair, it has now under-gone an exciting transformation. The nearby French Lick Resort opened in 1895 and ran con-tinuously until 2005. After a multi-million dollar renovation it has reopened and we will dine at the Colonnades. This afternoon, we will visit Dr. Ted Musical Marvel’s collection of amazing mu-

sical instruments from the 1800’s to mid-1900’s. It’s OK to tap, wiggle, sway and stomp to the magic of the music! Filled with holiday cheer, we return home. B, L

Join us for a holiday tour to Branson and experience some of the best entertainment around! Each tour includes accommodations at the Savannah House, featuring an extensive breakfast each morning and a warm treat each evening. Breakfast and dinner included daily.

November 11-13, 2011


November 14-16, 2011


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Same price since 2009!

November 11-13Andy WilliamsEveryone knows and loves him - he’s the holiday event of the year!Branson Belle A favorite dinner cruise with an entirely new show! See the renovated Branson Belle and experience the revamped show.SixAwarded Best New Show in Branson, Six com-bines the musical showmanship and boundless energy of six extremely talented brothers.Red, Hot and BlueThese incred-ible entertainers sing and dance their hearts out in this beauti-fully costumed show that show-cases the music of the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s and 70’s!

November 14-16Dixie StampedeDolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede Dinner features friendly North and South competition, thrilling horse riding stunts, spectacular special effects, phenomenal musical productions plus a four-course dinner. Miracle of ChristmasPerforming at the Sight and Sound Theatre, The Miracle of Christmas follows the journey of Mary and Joseph as they travel the road to Bethlehem and witness the birth of Jesus.Texas TenorsEnjoy the beautiful tones in their voices, as this trio sing country, gospel, classical and Broadway songs. You saw them on America’s Got Talent; now see them up-close and personal at The Star-lite Theatre. Hot new show!Hughes BrothersThe Hughes Brothers, and the “Worlds Largest Performing Family”... 5 Brothers + 5 wives + 24 children and counting = one of the great success stories of American entertainment. Voted Best Vocal Group in Branson, their powerful voices will stun you!

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Day 1: Ohio Settle in for a com-fortable ride and hos-pitality as we travel to Central Ohio for our overnight stay. DDay 2: Great Ameri-can ChocolateJourney this morning through the rolling hills towards Lan-caster, PA, and stop at Hershey’s Chocolate World where we’ll board Hershey’s own trolley for a memo-rable narrated his-torical tour through the town “built on chocolate”. Don’t be surprised if the con-ductor starts singing! We’ll also enjoy the Hershey’s Sweet Lights display. After our indul-gence, we’ll make the quick drive to the Eden Resort, our home for the next three nights. B, DDay 3: Pennsylvania Dutch Visit a Pennsylvania Dutch community and with a local guide, we’ll uncover the mysteries of Amish lifestyle and explore the countryside as we make our way to a native Lancaster County farm. Not only will we see picturesque scenery filled with farms, hills, and quaint towns, but we’ll have an opportunity to stop at a shop or two along the way. Then prepare your pallets for an evening feast of local Amish fare. ‘Tis the evening, we’ll delight in “Dickens of Christmas” at the historic Mount Hope Estate and Winery. B, DDay 4: Yuletide MagicToday we’re in for some Yuletide magic as we visit our 15th President James Buchanan’s Wheatland Estate. We’ll learn about the Presi-dent, his niece Harriet Lane, and the mansion during our tour before a quick shopping excur-sion followed by leisure time at the resort. After dinner this evening we’ll experience the “2011 Christmas Show” at the American Music The-ater…where music is alive! B, DDay 5: Discovering The Big Apple After breakfast, make a brief stop at Lancaster Central Market for one last PA dutch treat be-fore our travels further east. This afternoon

we’ll venture 50 feet below sea level (by el-evator), as we tour the The Gold Vault and learn about the unique role of the New York Federal Reserve Bank. Then it’s off to dinner in Little Italy before an evening of festive lights and holiday decor of Manhattan. View the huge snowflake made of Baccarat crystal as we drive down 57th Street with our local guide, take in the holi-day light show at the Grand Central Terminal and more. Our evening concludes with a visit to the “Top of the Rock” with spectacular vistas

of Rockefeller Center‘s famous Christmas Tree before retiring to the Marriott Teaneck, NJ for the next two nights. B, DDay 6: Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall Wake up to a special performance of the Rock-ettes at Radio City Hall. They made their debut in 1933 and will continue kicking high for this extraordinary show and Christmas spectacular. This afternoon it’s your choice. Will you choose a play on Broadway? A visit to the MET or Gug-genheim Museum? Shopping on famous 5th Avenue? So many possibilities- you‘re sure to be pleased! This evening, enjoy our meal at the Heartland Brewery in the heart of Times Square. B, DDay 7: Oglebay ResortTravel to Wheeling, WV to enjoy a festive holi-day buffet and winter festival of lights celebra-tion at the Oglebay Resort in Wheeling, WV. This Festival of Lights, created by world-renown landscape lighting expert Dick Bosch, was fea-tured on the Travel Channel’s Extreme Christ-mas Celebrations and named as a top event in the country by Discover America and the Amer-ican Bus Association. Overnight in Ohio. B, DDay 8: Return HomeWith a deep sigh of satisfaction and memories of a world apart, we’ll make our way home. B

November 28-December 5, 2011


Pennsylvania Dutch to the Big Apple

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Day 1: Lexington, KYTravel across Kentucky to Lexington for an over-night stay. Cap off the evening in style as we drive through Kentucky Horse Park’s “Southern Lights” holiday show. DDay 2: Greenbrier ResortTravel to the award-winning Greenbrier Resort. Home to distinguished guests since 1776, this hotel is located in White Sulphur Springs, WV in the beautiful Allegheny Mountains. We’ll ar-rive in time to enjoy their daily afternoon tea and holiday concert. What a treat! After a tour of the grounds, relax in the elegantly decorated guest rooms or in the magnificent lobbies by a cozy fireplace. You will have the option of tour-ing The Bunker (additional cost), a former U.S. Government Relocation hideaway facility from the Cold War. Our four-course dinner will be in the main dining room (where coats and ties are required) with sparkling chandeliers and stately columns. After dinner continue to soak up the charm of the Greenbrier with an evening enter-tainment or a swim in the pool. B, DDay 3: Greenbrier ResortWe awake to The Greenbrier and it’s incred-ible winter wonderland décor throughout the resort. After breakfast in the main dining room, shop in the dozens of boutiques, and/or enjoy an optional activity (at an additional cost) such as a carriage or sleigh ride or a one-of-a-kind spa service. This afternoon, a colonial Christmas awaits us as we journey to Williamsburg, VA for the next 2 nights. Combining nostalgia and charm, we are certain to feelthe magic that Colonial Williamsburg has put

into the Christmas season for decades. B, DDay 4: Williamsburg, VASince the first organized Christmas celebration drew visitors to Colonial Williamsburg in 1936,nothing can match the excitement and grandeur of a Christmas season in Williamsburg. Today, we will spend the day at Colonial Williamsburg, all dressed up for the holidays. We’ll have com-plete access to explore Colonial Williamsburg’s hundreds of recreated and restored buildings, sites and exhibits including the Governor’s Palace. Enjoy a delicious lunch at the historic Shield’s Tavern where servers still wear period dress as they did in the 1800’s. The day will in-clude activities which make the history books come alive right before our eyes! B, LDay 5: The HomesteadSince 1766, the opulent National Historic Land-mark Homestead Resort has offered an in-comparable retreat to its visitors. Princes and Presidents, including Thomas Jefferson, have soaked in its mineral spring waters, and if you bring a bathing suit, you can too! Sit around the immense Christmas Tree, sipping tea in the elegant foyer of this grand hotel. We will treat ourselves to a delightful dinner complete with musicians playing. Feel free to tap your toes or even dance to a number or two! After dinner, you are welcome to relax or even enjoy a movie in their in-house theater. B, DDay 6: OhioThis morning, we will have time to indulge in a lovely, relaxing breakfast while enjoying the hospitality of this luxurious Resort. We’ll have lunch and time to shop at the Tamarack of West

Virginia, home of vibrant juried artists, southern crafters and local food producers. As the sun be-gins to set, we’re in for a thrill at the “Legendary Lights of the Clifton Mill”. This spectacular event has been described as “mind-boggling!” They boast the country’s largest collec-tion of over 3,000 antique Santas and a lot more. B, LDay 7: Return homeWe relive our cherished memories as we travel home. B


Dec. 3-9, 2011

Holiday Grandeur!Featuring the Greenbrier Resort, Homestead Resort and Colonial Williamsburg

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“It was wonder-ful, just fabulous! My husband en-joyed it immensely too! M. Catlett, Holiday Grandeur 2009 ”

December 5-9, 2011Day 1: Sevierville, TNLocated deep in the valley of action-packed Pigeon Forge, we’ll revel in the beautiful award-winning Winterfest celebration as we settle in for our two nights’ stay in Sevierville. DDay 2: Dollywood and MoreFollowing a hearty Smoky Mountain breakfast, en-joy the South’s largest and most beautiful Christmas Village before visiting Pi-geon Forge’s premier at-traction; Dollywood. Dolly created her theme park to showcase her homeland, the Smoky Mountains. Get ready for a day of music, shows, attractions, crafts and special Christmas cheer, all with an Appalachian flavor. Tonight, the Smith Family, five time winners of the Best Show in the Smok-ies, will entertain us with a variety show packed with music, comedy and Christmas jollies! B, DDay 3: Asheville, NCExplore and shop in the warmly holiday deco-rated historic district of Sevierville before trav-eling to Asheville, North Carolina to the lavish Vanderbilt historic home, The Biltmore Estate. Tonight, we’ll recapture the magic of the season as we join in the Yuletide celebration and can-dlelight tour inspired by the Vanderbilt’s Christ-mas Eve in 1895. During Christmas at Biltmore,

the halls and rooms are accented with elegant décor and are filled with holiday music. B, DDay 4: Opryland Nashville, TNAfter breakfast, we’ll indulge ourselves with a return visit to the Biltmore Estate. Enjoy the gar-dens, and the House before travelling to Nash-ville, Tennessee, our third Holidayville. Settle into the acclaimed Opryland Hotel for our eve-ning’s stay. Under climate-controlled glass atri-ums, we’ll be surrounded by nine acres of lush indoor gardens, winding rivers and pathways, and sparkling waterfalls where we can unwind, explore, shop, dine, and be entertained to our heart’s content. And, are they ever decorated for Christmas! Today we’ll have time to visit the ICE exhibit - a winter wonderland created from

1.5 million pounds of ice! The Radio City Rockettes will entertain us and set a lively tone to end a won-derful vacation. B, DDay 5: Return homeAfter a leisurely morning and filled to the brim with holiday cheer and a keen anticipation of the unfold-ing season, we make our journey home. B

HolidayvilleAsheville, Nashville and more!

Per person ratesdouble $1178triple/quad $1123single $1342 14

December 12-14, 2011

Day 1: Chicago in its FinestUpon arrival in Chicago we will explore the sights with a local guide. Highlights will include architectural landmarks of the Loop, Millenni-um Park, the city’s spectacular lakefront as well as a peek into some of the city’s neighborhoods. After dinner, it’s up to the 103rd floor of the Wil-lis Tower for a view from the Skydeck. As the 3rd largest building in the world, we’ll enjoy our views of the twinkling landscape. Overnight for 2 nights in downtown Chicago. DDay 2: Feeling the holiday spirit!We will view the famous elaborate trimmings and animated windows of Macy’s (formally Marshall Fields) before we shop one of the 13 floors! Look for “The Great Tree” (you won’t miss this 2 ½ story spectacle) sparkling with over 1,000 handmade ornaments and you will find our spot for lunch. The Walnut Room wel-comes us for a nostalgic Christmas Lunch as it has since the early 1900’s. After lunch, we will visit the Christkindlmarket. Touted as one of

the most authentic Christkindlmarkets in the western world, you will think a bit of Germany has been airlifted to downtown Chicago as you shop for a unique gift, sip gluhwein or German bier, and sample the array of German food. Af-terwards, we are off to the Goodman Theater. For 31 years, the Goodman Theater has invited holiday-goers to a performance of A Christmas Carol. This production is sure to put us in the holiday spirit! B, LDay 3: Christmas around the WorldThis morning, visit the Museum of Science and Industry as it comes alive with holiday flair by featuring it’s “Christmas Around the World” dis-play. More than 50 trees are decorated to re-flect different ethnic culture and traditions from around the world. We will also tour the U-505 exhibit. The only German submarine captured by the US Navy during WWII, the U-505 tour of-fers an interactive exhibit and an opportunity to walk on board. B

Chicago’s Holiday Spirit


Each holiday season, Chicago’s traditional and most cherished cel-ebrations include Christ-kindlmarket, Macy’s animated windows, the classy Walnut Room and a performance of A Christmas Carol at the Goodman Theater. Join us as we enjoy all of them in one tour!

December 13-17, 2011

Day 1: Fly into Albany, NYFly to Albany, NY and kick off our holiday experi-ence with a visit to the Berkshire Museum and Festival of Trees; a unique display of 100 Christ-mas trees each decorated with the heart and soul of the local community! After dinner with a local flare, overnight in Barrington, MA. DDay 2: Norman Rockwell ChristmasThis morning visit the charming town of Stock-bridge, MA, whose Main St. inspired one of Nor-man Rockwell’s best known illustrations. It will feel like we are in the painting as we explore this quaint town. Norman Rockwell’s museum is our next stop before we enjoy a scrumptious Christmas lunch at the historic Red Lion Inn. This afternoon, travel north to the Yankee Can-dle Flagship Store for some holiday shopping. This evening, enjoy a 4-course dinner followed by caroling and a visit from a very special friend. B, L, DDay 3: Vermont’s delightsAfter a hearty breakfast, depart with a local guide to the Danforth Pewter Company for a demonstration and the Vermont Soap Factory for a look at how organic soaps are made. This is the area where the Bob Newhart Show was filmed and we will see this special home. Next is a visit to one of Vermont’s tastiest attrac-

tions: Dakin Farms. Learn about the production of their gourmet meats and cheeses complete with delicious samples for all! This afternoon we arrive at the Von Trapp Family Lodge in time for afternoon tea and cookies and our two-night stay. This evening we will savor a 3-course dinner followed by a viewing of the movie “The Real Maria”. B,DDay 4: “…these are a few of my favorite things.”Today we explore the area around the Lodge. The Morse Sugar Farm will host us and teach about the history of sugaring, the production of maple syrup, and in true VT tradition, we will experience a wonderful sugar-on-snow! After some time for lunch on your own and shopping in Stowe, we will tour the Cold Hollow Cider Mill where you will see cider being produced year round. Return to the Trapp estate for a horse drawn-sleigh ride (weather permitting) and tea and cookies. After a 3-course dinner, a Von Trapp family member will delight us with her stories and songs! B, DDay 5: Flight homeWe say “So long, Good day” to our new fond ac-quaintances before we catch our flight home. B

A Norman Rockwell and Von Trapp Christmas

Per person rates*double $1699triple/quad $1628single $2017* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL.

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December 29, 2011-January 3,

2012

Per person rates*double $2098triple/quad $1933single $2593* Includes roundtrip airfare from STL

Day 1: Fly into Los AngelesCatch a flight into Los Angeles and check into the Marriott in Manhattan Beach, our comfortable home for the duration of the trip. DDay 2: Reagan Library, Behind the Parade ScenesTake a scenic drive along the coast and over the mountains to Simi Valley to enjoy a visit at the Ronald Reagan Library and Museum. This year, the newly renovated Reagan Library pays tribute to our 40th President with a special Centennial Celebration. There will be new engaging exhib-its to honor his accomplishments and patriotic spirit. Enjoy lunch on your own in Old Pasadena before we go behind the scenes to see how the Rose Bowl floral floats are constructed. Then we’re off to tour the Queen Mary before our on-board evening of dinner and entertainment at the Tibbies. B, DDay 3: Bringing in the New YearJourney through the Petersen Automotive Mu-seum and explore one of mankind’s greatest achievements and obsessions: the automobile. The museum, founded by Robert E Peterson (and publisher of Hot Rod and Motor Trend mag-azines), features the history of cars beginning with a 1901 streetscape and showcases auto-mobiles of glamour and celebrity along with the Otis Chandler Motorcycle Collection. Whether

you’re an avid car fan or not, you’ll leave this venue filled with nostalgia. Afterwards, visit the Getty Museum which offers ancient to modern art, beautiful, tranquil gardens in a dramatic ar-chitectural setting. Enjoy spectacular vistas of the hills and Pacific Ocean in the distance before returning to our hotel. You’ll have time to watch some football games or relax by the pool. This evening a special New Year’s Eve celebration is planned to bring in the New Year! Dancing! Sing-ing! What will it be? The evening is a mystery as is the coming year! B, DDay 4: Los Angeles sightseeingToday we’ll spend the day exploring Los Angeles with a local guide. See The HollywoodBowl, Mann’s Chinese Theatre, Hollywood Walk of Fame, Sunset Strip, Beverly Hills, RodeoDrive and so much more! B, DDay 5: Rose ParadeEnjoy a great view of the Tournament of Roses Parade from your reserved seating - you can’thelp but get caught up in the excitement of the crowd as the beautiful floats, proud marchingbands, and the Anheuser Busch Clydesdales pass by! After lunch, we’re in for a treat as we tour the Crystal Cathedral, home base of the Hour of Power television ministry. The cathedral is rec-ognized for its glass structure and contemporary architecture and featured on The History Chan-

nel. Afterwards, you’ll have leisure time be-fore a delicious din-ner and retiring for the night. B, DDay 6: Return homeBefore catching our return flight to St. Louis, we will have time for last minute souvenir shopping, or a walk along the Santa Monica pier or promenade be-fore our flight home. Hasn’t this trip been an exhilarating way to begin a new year?!! B

Stop and smell the roses at the 123rd Rose Parade in Pasadena, California! Always a favorite with Sunrise Tours travelers, this wonderful New Year’s trip packed with lots of activity is sure to foster many fond memories.

“Just wanted to let you know we had a wonderful time...all of the meals and attractions we saw were super! I have been to L.A. quite a few times, and never had a better tour than our tour with Sunrise. Riding the subway in L.A. was like being in a movie! T. and P. DahliaRose Bowl 2005”

The 123rd Rose Parade and more!

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Per person ratesdouble $3598 triple/quad $3167single $4891

December 26, -January 12, 2012

Day 1: Oklahoma Holiday LightsToday we begin our journey west and overnight near Oklahoma City. Before turning in, we’ll take a breathtaking illuminated tour of 4 million twinkling lights. DDay 2: Luminarias of New MexicoEnjoy the scenery as we travel through the flat-lands of Oklahoma or the pan-handle of Texas to Albuquerque, NM. Enjoy some time in Old Town Albuquerque, aglow with traditional holi-day luminaria. B, D Day 3: Mystifying Red Rock CountryThis morning we make our way to Sedona, AZ, a beautiful town nestled among stunning red rocks and the contrasting riparian areas of Oak Creek Canyon for some free time. Overnight Phoenix area. B, DDay 4: Manhattan Beach, CACheck into the Manhattan Beach Marriott, our comfortable home for the next 5 nights. B, DDay 5 –8: (See Rosebowl Tour on page 41 for details – Days 2 through 5)Day 9: Palm SpringsAs we travel to Palm Springs, we will stop for a Mule-drawn covered wagon tour that will take us through the Coachella Valley Preserve be-fore a delicious, hearty western BBQ and musi-cal entertainment. Enjoy the convenience and amenities at the Palm Mountain Resort & Spa for three nights. B, DDay 10: Exploration and FolliesExplore the area with a local guide who will share the glamour, beauty and history of this ul-timate celebrity playground. Of course, no trip to Palm Springs would be complete without The Fabulous Palm Spring Follies, featuring the leg-endary line of long-legged lovelies, all over the age of 55. B, DDay 11: Palm SpringsLeisure time to enjoy the beautiful weather in sunny Palm Springs! Choose your morning’s ac-tivities - golf, shopping or simply relaxing. Later this afternoon, we’ll enjoy picturesque views of Palm Springs as we ascend 2 ½ miles up the mountain in Palm Springs Aerial 360 degree Tram Car. After dinner, stroll the weekly Palm Springs Village Fest Thursday night street fair – a “must see” for visitors to Palm Springs. B, DDay 12: Tucson, AZTravel to Tucson, AZ for a relaxing three-night stay. Surrounded by majestic Saguaro forests

and dramatic mountain peaks, Tucson is the sec-ond largest city in Arizona. B, DDay 13: Explore Tucson Visit the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, a world renowned zoo, natural history museum and botanical garden all in one. Take a narrated tram tour of Sabino Canyon, located in the foot-hills of the Santa Catalina Moun-tains. After lunch, we’ll visit the re-nowned DeGrazia Art Gallery before returning to our hotel. This evening we venture out for a special viewing of the clear desert sky where the stars shine bright. B, DDay 14: “Bone-yard” and SpaceVisit the Pima Air and Space Museum and tour the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, including the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regenera-tion Center, also known as the “boneyard”. This unique facility provides aerospace maintenance for warfighters. Visit the Mission San Xavier del Bac, completed in 1797 and filled with original statuary and mural paintings. B, DDay 15: Land of EnchantmentToday a ranger guided tour of the White Sands National Park will feature one of the world’s great natural wonders, wave-like dunes of white sands that have engulfed 275 square miles of desert. Grab your camera – it’s quite a sight! Overnight in Alamagordo, NM. B, DDay 16: Amarillo, TXThis morning enjoy a tour of a working pistachio farm before making our journey towards home. We’ll return alongside Historic Route 66 to the center of the Texas Panhandle, Amarillo, for our overnight stay. B, D.Day 17: Tulsa, OKAlongside the Main Street of America we’ll trav-el towards home. We’ll overnight in Tulsa, OK. B, DDay 18: HomeToday we return home. B

Rose Bowl Parade by coach

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featuring Palm Springs, Tucson, Los Angeles and more

Were you in St. Louis in January 2011 when the daytime temperatures averaged 22-24 de-grees and there were 4 snow/ice storms? While you were shivering, some Sunrise travelers were enjoying sunny days, walks on the beach and beautiful sunsets during their 3-week stay on St. Pete Beach in Florida at the Sirata Beach Resort. Plan your winter escape now with Sunrise Tours as we return for our 7th year to what we think is a jewel of a location to spend winter days. Your days can be as busy or leisurely as you choose during your stay on St. Pete Beach. A hop on the Suncoast Beach Trolley, which stops in front of our hotel daily every 20-30 minutes, will take you south as far as Pass-a-Grille or north as far as Clearwater Beach. Sunrise will provide transportation on two optional excursions each week for which participants pay only for admis-sion if there is one. The Sirata has a restaurant and two beach bars which serve food, a fitness center, business center, sundry shop and large laundry room on the premises. As a Sunrise Tours guest, the Sirata will give a 10% discount on all restaurant food purchases and there is no extra cost for high-speed wireless internet ac-cess and beach cabanas. The Sirata is also locat-ed within easy walking distance to restaurants, a drug store and grocery store. We have reserved two room types at the Sirata Beach Resort. In building 1 the Gulf front rooms directly face the Gulf, have 2 queen beds in the bedroom and a small refrigerator and mi-crowave in the kitchenette. In building 4, the Gulf view rooms have a king bed in the bedroom on floors 3-6 and 2 queen beds on floor 2 and a full refrigerator, microwave and cook top in the kitchenette. Both room types are furnished alike with a queen sleeper sofa in the living room, full balcony, cable TV, in-room safe, and

utensils, dishes, toaster and coffee maker in the kitchenette. A newspaper is delivered daily to your room.

One Week Option January 29-February 5 (fly)

January 26-February 6 (coach)Overnight 1 night in Cartersville and 2 nights in Orlando en route and 1 night in Cartersville on return when traveling by motorcoach. Ad-ditional $100 pp if flying.Gulf Front $1619pp dbl/ $2298 sglGulf View $1518pp dbl/ $2099 sgl

Two Week Option January 29-February 12 (fly)

January 26-February 13 (coach)Overnight 1 night in Cartersville and 2 nights in Orlando en route and 1 night in Cartersville on return when traveling by motorcoach. Ad-ditional $100 pp if flying.Gulf Front $2589 pp dbl/ $3848 sglGulf View $2378 pp dbl/ $3448 sgl

Three Week Option January 15-February 5 (fly)

January 13-February 6 (coach)Overnight in Cartersville and Ocala en route and one night in Cartersville on return when travel-ing by motorcoach. Additional $100 pp if flying.Gulf Front $3299pp dbl/ $4989sglGulf View $2979 pp dbl/ $4399 sgl

Four Week Option January 15-February 12 (fly)

January 13-February 13 (coach) Overnight in Cartersville and Ocala en route and one night in Cartersville on return whentraveling by motorcoach. Additional $100 pp if flying.

Gulf Front $4199 pp dbl/ $6468sglGulf View $3798 pp dbl/ $5679sgl

Cost of tour includes:A Tour Manager during the tour, trans-portation via luxury motorcoach or major airline, lodging, and for each week of your stay at the Sirata Resort a Sunrise “Souper” Sunday Supper, $10 Sirata Beach Resort food voucher and transportation for 2 op-tional day excursions.

January-February, 2012 (multiple dates

available, see left)

Florida Stay N’ Play

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Travel by motorcoach or fly to Florida and stay 1-4 weeks on the beach in St. Pete Beach.

See the Glenn Miller Orchestra perform on an optional excursion

during week #1!

Maximum flexibility, minimum stress, maxi-

mum beach time!

Day 1: Travel by motorcoach to Cartersville, GADay 2: Continue travel to Orlando. Day 3: Continue travel to Ft. Lauderdale and board the Constellation for a 4:30 pm sail away. The Constellation has a capacity of 2034 passen-gers and was last refurbished in 2010.Day 4 & 5: At seaDay 6: Oranjestad, Aruba 8 am - 8 pmDay 7: Willemstad, Curacoa 7 am - 5 pmDay 8: At seaDay 9: St George’s, Grenada 8 am – 5 pmDay 10: Bridgetown, Barbados 8 am – 5 pmDay 11: Castries, St. Lucia 8 am – 5 pmDay 12: St. Johns, Antigua 8 am – 5 pmDay 13: Philipsburg, St. Marten 8 am – 5 pmDay 14: Charlotte, St. Thomas 8 am – 5 pmDay 15-16: At SeaDay 17: Disembark in Ft. Lauderdale and travel across Florida and up the Gulf side, to overnight in St. PetersburgDay 18: Travel to Cartersville, GADay 19: Arrive in St. Louis

Travel by motorcoach or airplane includes transportation from pick up points in St. Louis to and from cruise port (and airports if flying). Travel by motorcoach includes 4 nights of lodg-ing, breakfast each morning at the hotel and limited sightseeing along the way. Travel by air includes one night lodging in Orlando the night before cruise departure. This is done to avoid arriving late since there is more risk of flights be-ing delayed or cancelled during winter months. For those choosing to fly, there is an additional charge of $100 per person. A $450 deposit per person required upon reservation and balance is due November 10, 2011.

Category 5 Inside Cabin$2300 pp double/$3565pp singleCategory 7 Outside Cabin$2435 pp double/$3830 pp single Category 2B Balcony Cabin$3000 pp double/$4565 pp single

February 25-March 1, 2012

Day 1: Fly into Salt Lake City, UTEnjoy the comfort of your jet as you travel to Salt Lake City. Board the comfortable motorcoach to travel north to historic western Jackson, WY for our overnight stay. DDay 2: Yellowstone Park and Old Faithful SnowlodgeToday we will meet our heated Bombardier and trek our way to the historic national park lodge Old Faithful Snow Lodge and our 3-night stay. Along the way, be sure to watch for glimpses of wildlife including wolves who were restored to Yellowstone in 1995. You are sure to be fascinated by the distinctive wildlife mo-tif throughout the restaurant as we dine in the Snowlodge this evening. B, DDay 3: Private guided tour of Yellowstone Eat a hearty breakfast, grab your camera and sunglasses and board your private heated com-fortable snow coach for a narrated tour in Yel-lowstone Park. Our guide will stop for picture taking, walking tours,and will share the beauty and nature’s secrets of this beautiful park. Old Faithful, geyers, paint pots…yes we will see the famous sights without the crowds! Who will be first to spot a Trumpeter Swan? Dinner is at the lodge this evening followed by a “step outside” after dark to admire the stars in one of the best

night sky viewing spots in the world. B, L, DDay 4: Freestyle Yellowstone

Today is your day at leisure to choose the activities that most interest you (fees not included). Your tour man-ager will be pleased to help you make arrangements if needed. There are many ways to explore and enjoy the landscape of this memo-rable area including but not

limited to: snow coach in the park to visit and view more wildlife and geysers; snowshoe to refuge point; cross country ski the world class Rendezvous Ski Trails (extremely user friendly and great for beginners up to experienced ski-ers), take a walk on the paths or simply relax in the lodge. BDay 5: Salt Lake CityToday we say goodbye to Yellowstone and con-tinue our trek south to Jackson Hole. At the National Elk Refuge we will climb into a horse drawn sleigh that takes us for a ride across the snow and into the wildlife with an opportunity to see thousands of elk who make the refuge their home for the winter. It’s an amazing and exciting adventure! Afterwards we will journey to Salt Lake City for our overnight stay. B, LDay 6: Fly home

Magic of Yellowstone in Winter


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Wildlife Biologist Jeremy Schmidt wrote that Yel-lowstone in the winter is nothing like summer. On his recent expedition he encountered bison plow-ing their way through the snow, bright mountains dancing in the distance, elk grazing, Trumpeter Swans on the river and the famous Old Faithful geyser. Join us as we en-joy this incredible fairy-land of beauty without the crowds!

Caribbean Cruise by CoachJanuary 26-

February 13, 201214 Night Exotic Southern Caribbean Cruise on Ce-lebrity’s Constellation. Escape a bit of old man winter while traveling with Sunrise Tours to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to board Celebrity’s Con-stellation for a cruise visiting the southern Ca-ribbean ports of Oran-jestad, Willemstad, St. George’s, Bridgetown, Castries, St. Johns, Phil-ipsburg, and Charlotte Amalie.


March 22-31, 2012Day 1: Jackson, MSWe travel to Jackson, MS for our overnight stay. DDay 2: Lafayette, LA Journey to Lafayette, LA visiting one of the his-toric crown jewel plantations along the way. Af-ter lunch, we’ll tour the Old State Capitol before checking into our hotel. Enjoy this evening in historic downtown Lafayette, our home for the next two nights. B, L, Hot AppsDay 3: Cajun CountrySome like it hot! Today we’ll explore some Cajun heat starting with tasting some of the ‘hot” fla-vors at McIlhenny Co. Tabasco factory. After a drive through McIlhenny’s Jungle Gardens, tour America’s oldest working rice mill, Konriko. In the afternoon the festivities begin at the Vermil-lionville Heritage and Folklife Park where live Cajun music and cultural demonstrations will captivate and a stop at the Acadian Cultural Center will educate. B, DDay 4: French Quarter This morning as we make our way to New Or-leans, we’ll tour the only place in the world where the general public can walk aboard an au-thentic offshore drilling rig and hear real life sto-ries at the International Petroleum Museum. Afterwards, we get face to face with alligators on a swamp boat tour en route to New Orleans. Once in the Big Easy, take in the historic Jackson Square known as ‘Place d’Armes’, home of an open-air artist colony before checking into our hotel for a two-night stay in the French Quarter of New Orleans. B, DDay 5: New Orleans, LABegin the day with a visit to The National WWII

Museum, founded by noted writer and historian Stephen E. Ambrose. Experience the museum’s signature cinematic theater while viewing Ste-phen Spielberg’s “Beyond All Boundaries” and have an opportunity to hear stories of Veterans while viewing the exhibits. Next we’ll enjoy jazz music as we have brunch at the world-famous Court of Two Sisters. Afterwards we head to the Garden District for a guided walking tour of the area featuring one of the best preserved collec-tions of southern mansions in the country. B, LDay 6: Biloxi, MSWe’ll wander through the French Market, then stop in for a traditional beignet from the original Café du Monde. Next we’ll explore with a lo-cal guide to hear and see city highlights includ-ing landmarks, history and river lore. Travel to Biloxi and check into the four-diamond Beau Rivage Resort and Casino for a 3-night stay. B, DDay 7: Biloxi, MSVisit the renowned Bellingrath Gardens and home featuring a 65-acre estate and enjoy over 250,000 azaleas in full bloom! The remainder of the afternoon is yours to enjoy the amenities of the Beau Rivage. B, DDay 8: Biloxi, MSVisit Beauvoir (means “beautiful view”), home of Jefferson Davis, including the newly re-opened Presidential Library and enjoy a guided tour of Pleasant Reed House and Interpretive Center at the Ohr O’Keefe Museum, selected in the top 100 issue by TIME magazine for its Style and Design. Later, change gears as we go aboard a shrimp boat, experience shrimp fishing techniques, and hear some Biloxi folklore. Af-terwards enjoy an authentic dockside Southern

Shrimp Boil. We’ll watch the sunset over the Gulf before re-turning to our hotel. B, DDay 9: Memphis, TNIt’s rise and shine as we make our way through Mississippi; where the river touches the high bluffs along the river-front. We’ll stop first to take in the March of the Peabody Ducks in Memphis, TN before dinner at a local restaurant. B, D Day 10: St. LouisWe’ll bid a fond adieu to our southern brethren as we travel back to St Louis. B

New Orleans, Biloxi & Cajun Country

“I was pleasantly surprised by how relaxing it was to go on your bus tour, having never been on one before. My friend Ed said it was so nice not to have to drive and I remarked that the only thing I had to do was watch my watch to be on time get back on the bus. That bus was amazing. D. Thomas ”

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March 30-April 5, 2012

Day 1: Columbus, OHOvernight in Ohio. DDay 2: Washington DCWe continue eastward, enjoy-ing Sunrise Tours’ distinguished hospitality. Upon arrival in DC, we will gather our bags and make our home at the Court-yard by Marriott Capitol Hill. Staying in DC proper will afford us quicker access to the many sights of the city. After dinner, join us for a tour of the memo-rials lit in their evening gran-deur. B, DDay 3: Washington DCOne of the most prominent structures in DC is the Wash-ington Monument. We will start our day with a tour of this 555 foot high obelisk. Afterwards, we will embark on a sensational lunch cruise down the Potomac River. The magnificent views of DC and the Cherry Blossoms from our luxury cruising yacht coupled with exquisite food and music are sure to create lasting memories. This afternoon we will tour the historic and famous Arlington Cemetery including a visit to John F. Kennedy’s tomb and the Tomb of the Un-knowns. The evening will be at leisure as we continue our exploration of DC. B, L

Day 4: Washington DCToday we will tour the Capi-tol and the White House, based on availability. Af-terwards, we will spend ample time at the Smith-sonian, the world’s largest museum complex so you can visit your favorite mu-seum. Another great din-ner tonight followed by a production of 1776 at the newly remodeled Ford The-atre. Featuring quick wit and a playful score, this production dramatizes the debates of the Philadelphia Second Continental Con-

gress. B, DDay 5: Washington DCThis morning, we will visit the museum “New-seum”, a multimedia exploration of the im-portance and history of journalism in America. Since it’s opening in 2008, the Newseum has become a “must-see” attraction on the Wash-ington DC museum circuit. We’re in for a spec-tacular show as we spend the remainder of the day visiting the National Mall, the Memorials and enjoying the Cherry Blossom Festival activi-ties amidst the magnificent back drop of cherry

trees. B, D. Day 6: Columbus, OHIt’s time to begin our jour-ney home. We will travel to The Spring House for a step back in time with old-fashioned, home-style eating! Then, it’s off to Columbus, OH for the night. B, L.Day 7: Return home Arrive home early eve-ning. B

The 2012 Festival marks the 100th cel-ebration of the gift of the 3,000 cherry trees from the People of To-kyo to the People of Washington, DC. The celebration will rolled out in full regality. Come with Sunrise Tours and enjoy the spirit of this gener-ous gift while explor-ing the highlights of Washington, DC.


Washington DC Cherry Blossom Festival

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Highlights:• The National Mall, Smithsonian Institution, Washington Monument and tour• Lincoln Memorial, Jefferson Memorial, Viet-nam Memorial• The US Capitol tour and The White House tour (if available)

• Arlington Cemetery, John F. Kennedy’s Tomb, Tomb of the Unknowns, World War II Memo-rial, Reflecting Pool, Korean War Memorial• The Newseum and The White House Visitors Center • Thousands of Cherry Blossoms!

100th Anniversary of the Cherry Blossoms!

April 12-18 ORApril 19-25, 2012

Day 1: Georgia Overnight stay in Geor-gia. DDay 2: Savannah, GAIt’s off to the “Old South” and “Georgia’s First City” as Savannah welcomes us with southern hos-pitality. After we check into our home for the next 2 nights, the Hamp-ton Inn, Historic District, we are off to experience a special pre-dinner tour and refreshments. Visit the elegant Juliette Gordon Low Mansion all glittering in low light typical of the gaslight era. As you let your imagi-nation transport you back to 1886 you will learn of that era and of the ghost stories that have been passed down for generations in the Gor-don family! For dinner this evening we will dine family style at Mrs. Wilke’s Dining Room, defi-nitely a local’s favorite! B, DDay 3: Savannah, GABoard an open-air trolley to tour this enchant-ing and alluring Southern town where we’ll find amazing architecture, spooky cemeteries and rich history. Next, we’ll have free time for lunch and to explore the Historic River Street full of shops, restaurants, galleries, all in a revitalized historic area located right on the river. You will have time to enjoy lunch on your own at The Lady and Son’s restaurant, owned and operated by southern chef Paula Deen. This evening, we will be whisked away by the succulent flavors of southern exquisite cooking while dining in the Olde Pink House historic home. Fine southern ladies will entertain ya’all with a trunk showing of some of the finest fashion hats coupled with a sprinkling of charming historical stories. B,DDay 4: Savannah, GA – Charleston, SCWe never say good-bye so we say “we’ll see you later” to Savannah! Board the coach and enjoy Sunrise Tours’ distinguished hospitality as we travel to Charleston, SC. Upon arrival, board a cruise boat to visit one of the most historically significant sites in North America; Fort Sumter. We will see the ruins of Historic Fort Sumter, where the civil war began and a viewing of Charleston from the Harbor. Upon our return

to the pier, we will tour the USS Yorktown. As featured in the Academy Award winning docu-mentary “The Fighting Lady”, the 888 ft. aircraft carrier was the tenth carrier to serve in the US Navy. Enjoy dinner with views of the harbor before checking into our hotel for the next 2 nights. B, DDay 5: Charleston, SCEmbrace the history of Charleston as we visit the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, an es-tate acquired by the Dalton Family in 1676. Tour the gorgeous blooming gardens and home as well as take a tram excursion for a pictur-esque nature tour of the plantation’s wetlands and marshes. After enjoying lunch and shop-ping time in the exuberant Historic City Market area, we will invite a local guide to share her expertise aboard our coach as we explore this city steeped in colorful history and quaint land-scapes. B, DDay 6: Asheville, SCTravel to the Blue Ridge Mountains to discover America’s Largest Majestic Home, the pictur-esque Biltmore Estate. Upon arrival we will gather at the DeerPark Pavilion for a lunch buf-fet and warm hospitality. Afterwards, you will have ample time to tour the Vanderbilt’s home and its surrounding century-old gardens. Did you know the estate is still family-owned and operated…yes, since 1895! Eastern Knoxville, TN is our destination for our overnight stay. B, LDay 7: Return homeHaving explored some of the South’s most charming cities, we return home. B


Featuring Savannah, GA and Charleston, SC

Did you know?Savannah is called ‘America’s First Planned City’ because Oglethorpe (who founded it in 1733) carefully organized the town into grids, with wide streets and 24 pub-lic squares. 21 of these squares were carefully preserved throughout the years and still exist today.

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

Southern Charm

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Day 1: Travel to Oklahoma City, OKDay 2: Travel to Albuquerque, NMContinue our drive along historic Route 66.Day 3: Travel to Needles, NVDay 4: EmbarkDay 5: At SeaDay 6: At SeaDay 7: At SeaDay 8: At SeaDay 9: Hilo, Hawaii 8 AM 5 PMDay 10: Honolulu, Hawaii 7 AM 11 PMDay 11: Kauai, Hawaii 8 AM 5 PMDay 12: Maui, Hawaii 7 AM 6 PMDay 13: At SeaDay 14: At Sea

Day 15: At SeaDay 16: At SeaDay 17: Ensenada, Mexico 2 PM 8 PMDay 18: Disembark, travel to Las Vegas, NVDay 19: Travel to Green River, UTEnjoy scenic drive the next 2 days through Utah and Colorado.Day 20: Travel to Denver, CODay 21: Travel to Hayes, KSDay 22: Return home

HiloOn the Big Island, Hilo is a paradise of black-sand beaches, tropical rainforest and volcanic moun-tains. Mauna Loa, the largest mountain on the planet, soars above the bleak lava fields of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. In the heart of the Big Island’s lush rainforest lies the remote and stunning Wai’po Valley (Valley of the Kings). Hawaii’s history matches its incomparable landscape - it is a saga of mighty Polynesian kings, sugar barons, war and treachery.HonoluluHome to nearly half a million people, Honolulu is Hawaii’s state capital and only major city. The city of Honolulu and the island of Oahu offer a wealth of historic, cultural and scenic attractions. Waikiki Beach and Diamond Head are two of the city’s enduring symbols. Pearl Harbor, site of the USS Ari-zona Memorial and the “Punchbowl,” are haunting reminders of the tragic events of December 7, 1941, when the Japanese surprise attack on Pearl Harbor forced America into World War II. Hono-lulu is also home to the historic Iolani Palace, the official residence of Hawaii’s last royals. Beyond the city lie tropical rain forests, the Pali Lookout and the North Shore known for its surfing beaches.KauaiThe fourth largest island in the Hawaiian group, Kaua’i is known as the “Garden Island.” The terrain ranges from the volcanic slopes of Mt. Waialeale and the desert-like beauty of Waimea Canyon to the Wailua River’s lush Fern Grotto. Ironically this once isolated island was the site of the first meeting between Europeans and Hawaiians. On January 19, 1778, Captain James Cook anchored his ships off the mouth of the Waimea River, becoming the first in a long line of enthusiastic visitors.MauiMaui has always occupied a special place in the hearts of Hawaiians. The great warrior King Kame-hameha, who united the islands under his rule, chose to make Lahaina his capital and Ka’anapali was once the favorite playground of Hawaiian royalty. And no wonder - Maui boasts stunning land-scapes and superb beaches. Mt. Haleakala, a dormant volcano, rises 10,000 feet above the Pacific Ocean. Once hailed as “The Valley of the Kings,” Maui’s Iao Valley is a tropical paradise dominated by the Needle, a volcanic monolith towering over the valley floor. Then there is Lahaina, once home to a royal court and a raucous port-of-call enjoyed by 19th-century Yankee whalers.

Hawaii Cruise by Coach

Per person rates(based on double occupancy)

Inside $3138 Outside $3017Balcony $3501

April 22-May 13, 2012

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If you’d like to see Ha-waii for the first time or return for another visit, but prefer not to fly, this is your opportunity. We’ll take a comfort-able motorcoach ride to California and board the Golden Princess with Princess Cruise Lines for a 14-day cruise to the Hawaiian Islands. Here’s your chance - see Hawaii without getting on a plane!

April 28-May 7, 2012

Per person rates*double $2878triple/quad $2603single $3703* Includes roundtrip air-fare from STL

Day 1: Fly to San FranciscoToday we fly into the San Francisco area and check into the Hilton at Fish-erman’s Wharf for our two-night stay. We’ll enjoy leisure time to explore our new surroundings and a ride on an his-toric San Francisco Cable Car before dining at a local favorite. DDay 2: Streets of San Francisco and MoreExplore the hills of San Francisco with a guided tour of the City and discover the architecture, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Nob Hill, and many scenic views of the bay. Enjoy free time to explore the Fisherman’s Wharf – from street entertainers to the world’s largest collection of historic ships. Don’t forget to stop in for hot-out-of-the-oven sourdough bread before we experi-ence the beauty, history and infamy of Alcatraz, best known as one of the world’s most legend-ary prisons. Catch the amazing western sunset before turning in for the evening. B, DDay 3: Yosemite National ParkTravel to Yosemite National Park, one of the na-tion’s most photographed parks, to enjoy the rugged beauty of Yosemite Valley right from our rooms at the Yosemite Lodge at the Falls - inside the park! Under the umbrella of idyllic scenery we’ll unwind amongst the indigenous trees, Yosemite Falls and natural beauty of the Valley. B, DDay 4: Magnificent Glacier PointContinue our exploration of Yosemite National park on a tour which takes us to the breathtak-ing Glacier Point towering 3,200 feet directly above the valley floor, and featuring panoramic views of the magnificent Half Dome and water-falls. Travel to Clovis, CA for an overnight stay. B, DDay 5: Central Valley to Central CoastExploring Fresno County, the number one ag-ricultural county in the nation, will begin with a visit to a local working farm to learn about the “farm to market” process. Next we’ll tour the unique Forestiere Underground Gardens, patterned after the ancient catacombs, before traveling to the coastline by Monterey, CA. Few places on earth can live up to their own mythol-ogy, but Monterey is a notable exception with its fabled coast and village-like pedestrian thor-oughfares. Our 2- night stay at Victorian Inn features a gas fireplace in each guest room and sits just blocks away from the shoreline. B, D

Day 6: Monterey – the 17 mile driveTour the area including Monterey, Pacific Grove, Pebble Beach and Carmel to hear behind the scenes stories of being home to scenes for over 200 movies. Afterwards, we’ll see the wonders of the ocean at the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Enjoy a delicious dinner and “Stroll the Row” (Cannery Row) this evening. B, DDay 7: Hearst Castle Today we visit the grandiose Hearst Castle, es-tate of publisher William Randolph Hearst, fea-turing 20,000 works of art and no less than 41 fireplaces. Continue our journey south where we will stop to visit Solvang, CA, a unique town overflowing with Danish hospitality. Don’t for-get to enjoy an aebleskivers, a Danish tradition-al treat! This evening we’re in for a real delight as we enjoy a delicious dinner and performance at the Circle Bar B Ranch located in the Santa Ynez Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Then we’ll check into our hotel in Santa Barbara for the next two nights. B, DDay 8: Santa BarbaraSee the highlights of this charming town with a local step-on guide, including a visit to the lo-cal Mission. After some free time, we’ll join lo-cal artisans as they share their arts and crafts at Santa Barbara’s Classic Art Show. B, D Day 9: The Getty VillaAfter a leisurely morning, enjoy the coastal drive as we head to the Getty Villa, situated high atop a Malibu bluff, featuring ancient Roman art and Mediterranean inspired gardens. Overnight in Los Angeles. B, DDay 10: Return homeRejuvenated, we will fly home from LAX. B

Explore Mid-California

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Featuring San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Monterey, Hearst Castle and the idyllic town of Santa Barbara. Experi-ence the best of Mid-California!

“Just wanted to let you know what a delightful trip we had. The things we saw, the places we stayed and the food were outstanding. Look-ing forward to taking another trip.

- M. LabitskaMid-California 2010

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Yosemite is home to countless waterfalls. The best time to see waterfalls is during spring, when most of the snowmelt occurs.

Combine this tour with san Francisco/Napa Valley on page 26 and take $650 off the combined per person rate!

May 1-12, 2012Day 1: MichiganToday, we depart and travel to mid-Michigan for our overnight stay. DDay 2: Toronto, OntarioAfter breakfast, with passports in hand, trav-el northeast to trendy Toronto. The next two nights our stay is at the grand Fairmont Royal York situated in the heart of Toronto. Tonight we are in for a treat as we see a Theatrical Pro-duction in a unique historic theater in one of the largest theatre districts in the English speaking world. B, DDay 3: Toronto, OntarioExploring Toronto with a step-on guide is on the agenda today. From the riverfront to the his-toric district, we will see it all. We will also rise 1,815 ft to the observation deck of the CN Tower for an incredible view of Toronto’s skyline! B, DDay 4: Ottawa, OntarioBoard our luxury coach and journey to Canada’s beautiful capital city of Ottawa for a stay at the Fairmont Château Laurier, a magnificent lime-stone edifice with turrets and masonry reminis-cent of a French château. This evening we will visit Canada’s largest and most popular cultural institution, The Museum of Civilization. B, DDay 5: Canadian Tulip FestivalExplore the Tulip Festival featuring a kaleido-scope of more than three million tulips through-out the area, including Commissioner’s Park, which hosts more than 300,000 alone! Enjoy a guided tour to explore the city of Ottawa and more tulip sightings. Visit the Byward Market, Parliament Hill, Sussex Drive, view the official residences of the Prime Minister and Governor General and many other Ottawa special sights. After dinner, you will have the option to enjoy more festival activities. B, DDay 6: Quebec City, QuebecGet your cameras ready as we approach our ho-tel for the next three nights. Standing high on a bluff overlooking the mighty St. Lawrence River, Fairmont Le Château Frontenac is not merely a hotel located in the heart of Old Québec - it is the heart of Old Québec. B, DDay 7: Quebec City, QuebecAfter a good nights rest, we join our local guide for an informative tour of the most European of North American cities, Quebec City. We’ll see the massive stone architecture, the heav-ily fortified walls and the charm of Old Quebec City. This afternoon we will have some free time

before we dine at a restaurant unique to Old Quebec for a traditional sugar shack meal, live entertainment and for dessert, poured taffy on snow! B, DDay 8: Quebec City, QuebecTravel along the St. Lawrence River to St. Anne-de-Beaupre, with time to experience the basil-ica and this little town that attracts more than a million pilgrims and visitors each year! We’ll also visit Montmorency Falls and take a memo-rable cable car ride to the top for a delightful lunch and time to enjoy the views of the Isle de Orleans and the Saint Lawrence River! B, LDay 9: Montreal, QuebecEnjoy breakfast while overlooking the St. Law-rence river before we travel to Montreal for a stay at the Fairmont Queen Elizabeth. This af-ternoon, our local tour guide will acquaint us with Montreal’s cultural heritage and cosmo-politan blend of the old and new as we see all the “must see sights”! B, D Day 10: Montreal, QuebecCross the US border and into the Niagara Falls area for an overnight stay B, DDay 11: Niagara Falls, NYThis morning, we will experience the majestic beauty of Niagara Falls. Did you know 3,160 tons of water flows over the falls every second? We will board the world-famous Maid of the Mist for a thrilling boat ride in the falls! This afternoon, we travel east to Ohio for our over-night stay. B, DDay 12: Return homeToday, we return home. B


The Great Dames of Canada - Quebec, Ottawa, Montreal and Toronto

Crème de la crème “the best of the best” is the perfect description for this tour. Journey with us for 8 nights in 4 luxurious and his-toric Fairmont hotels of eastern Canada and enjoy distinctive experiences coupled with excellence and elegance!

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“All the step on guides were profes-sional and well in-formed to give us the historical significance of their respective cit-ies. We loved Quebec and staying at all the Fairmont Chateaus was a true luxury! C. and D. Fee, 2009 Creme de la Creme ”

Per person ratesdouble $1038 single $1356

May 14-19, 2012

Day 1: Mid-OhioBoard our comfortable motorcoach and travel east to mid-Ohio for our overnight stay. DDay 2: Niagara Falls After a journey along the shores of Lake Erie we will arrive in Niagara Falls, NY. Board the Maid of the Mist boat for an up close view of the falls from the base. Then travel into Canada for dinner at the prominent Skylon Tower re-volving dining room located 775 feet above the Falls featuring incredible views! The Crowne Plaza Niagara Falls Resort is our home for next 3 nights - our rooms feature views of the water tumbling over the falls! B, DDay 3: The award winning Lilac FestivalWe will travel to Highland Park in Rochester, NY to attend the ABA top 100 Lilac Festival. Make sure you take time for the sights and smells of

these gor-geous purple, white, pink and even yel-low lilacs. While in Rochester, we will also visit the George

Eastman House, home of the founder of Kodak, to see the beautiful mansion and world-class collections of photography. B, DDay 4: Niagara – Canadian StyleToday we explore the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Travel the picturesque Niagara Parkway to tour the Botanical Garden and to see the incred-ible 40 foot Niagara Parks Floral Clock. Our per-sonal guide will educate us about the expansive Spring Gardens and its ecology. Bring your cam-era as we tour one of Niagara’s premier attrac-tions; the Butterfly House with close to 3,000 winged wonders flitting about. We will also visit the charming and scenic Niagara on the Lake for dinner and shopping. B, DDay 5: Timeless Covered BridgesIt’s time to begin our trek home, but not before we enjoy a visit to beautiful Ashtabula County, OH, home of historic covered bridges, including the country’s longest. The covered bridges of Ashtabula were featured in Readers’ Digest Off the Beaten Path travel guide. This afternoon, we will travel to central Ohio for our overnight stay. B, LDay 6: Return HomeWe travel home arriving early evening. B

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Over 14 million visitors come to Niagara Falls each year. Join Sunrise Tours as we watch the falls tumble over a 180 foot high wall of rock. We will explore the falls from below and above! We will plan a day to enjoy the ABA top 100 events award winning Rochester Lilac Festival featuring over 1,200 beautiful lilacs. This tour also includes a 3-night stay at the Crowne Plaza in Niagara Falls,Canada!

April 26-30, 2012Day 1: NapaAfter a flight into the Bay Area, travel north to Napa Valley for a 2-night stay surrounded by the splendor of vineyards and the quaint historic towns. DDay 2: Wineries and MoreWe’ll begin our day exploring the highlights of the area including history of the world-re-nowned wine industry, a visit to the charming Sonoma square, and Napa featuring “Painted Lady” Victorian homes. Enjoy a close-up look at the Benziger Family Winery tram tour. We’ll end our evening with wine tasting and a deli-cious meal at a local restaurant and listen to lo-cal musical entertainment before retiring for the evening. B, DDay 3: Redwood Highway, San FranciscoDriving down the Redwood Highway this morn-ing we’ll make our way towards San Francisco. Along the way we’ll stop at Muir Woods Nation-al Monument, home to the world-famous coast redwoods and, “…the best tree-lovers monu-ment that could possibly be found in all the for-ests of the world” (John Muir). After traveling

over the Golden Gate Bridge we’ll check into the Hilton at Fisherman’s Wharf for a 2-night stay. Afterwards, enjoy free time to explore our new surroundings and a ride on a historic San Fran-cisco Cable Car before dining at a local favorite. B, DDay 4: Streets of San Francisco and MoreExplore the hills of San Francisco with a guided tour of the City and discover the architecture, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Nob Hill, cable cars and many scenic views of the bay. Enjoy free time to explore the Fisherman’s Wharf – from street entertainers to the world’s largest collec-tion of historic ships. Don’t forget to stop in for hot-out-of-the-oven sourdough bread before we experience the beauty, history and infamy of Alcatraz, best known as one of the world’s most legendary prisons. Catch the amazing western sunset before turning in for the evening. B, DDay 5: Return homeTake one last look at one of the most photo-graphed skylines in the US as we depart. B

San Francisco and Napa Valley


Combine this tour with Explore Mid-California on page 24 and take $650 off the combined per person rate!


May 21-25, 2012

Day 1: MattressesOn this tour we discover manufactured prod-ucts Made in the USA. Our journey begins with a visit to Beloit Mattress Factory where we will see first-hand the careful quilting and building of a bed. Sweet dreams await. Overnight Beloit/Janesville area. DDay 2: Roasters, Rails and BrewWhat better way to start the morning than with a cup of coffee? Touring Berres Brothers Cof-fee Roasters where “coffee is an experience” is one alternative. Next, travel towards Milwaukee for a 3-night stay stopping at Avalon Rail, Inc., rebuilder of passenger rail cars. Enjoy a guided tour of industrial Milwaukee before touring the Lakefront Brewery and enjoy a sample of brew –they “brew” their own root beer too! B, DDay 3: Trek and Taste Explore the assembly line of locally-manufac-tured Trek bikes. Go behind the scenes and see everything that goes into making a bicycle. A de-licious tour of family owned Palermo’s Pizza fac-tory, it is the only frozen pizza maker to use an oven with Italian marble surfaces. To complete this culinary day, visit the state-of-the-art kitch-en of Buddy Squirrel, roasters of premier nuts

and candymaking experts. Known for creating its own centers from scratch and drenching it in velvety smooth pure Swiss-style chocolate, the visit would not be complete without a sample or two. B, DDay 4: Faucets and TractorsEver wonder how high quality plumbing fixtures are made? A visit to Kohler factory answers the mystery enabling a view of the “industry in ac-tion”. The tour includes a glimpse of everything from vitreous china lavatories to the production of massive six-foot cast iron tubs. While on-lo-cation take some time to enjoy the interactive design center. Then see thousands of high tech, high performance machines assembled with thousands of parts at the Case New Holland, manufacturer of Maxxum and Magnum trac-tors. Dinner and entertainment tonight. B, DDay 5: Return HomeDiscover the new production plant with a guid-ed tour of Wisconsin’s largest newspaper Mil-waukee Journal Sentinel. Watch the three high-speed, high volume printing presses, capable of churning up to 85,000 copies per hour of a 64-page newspaper. The American ingenuity we’ve seen will stay with us as we return home. B

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French LickMay 21-23, 2011


Day 1: Vincennes, IndianaOn the way to French Lick, stop in historical Vincennes, IN, known as Indiana’s “first city”. A step-on guide dressed in period clothing will show us the sites, including a visit to the Old Cathedral, built in 1826 and the oldest Catho-lic Church in Indiana. This afternoon, check into the French Lick Resort and Casino for a two-night stay. The French Lick Resort originally opened in 1845, and a $382 million renovation was com-pleted in November, 2006. The hotel features 443 rooms, a spa, several restaurants and indoor/outdoor pool complex. A totally refurbished casino, featuring 1,200 slot machines, reopened at the French Lick Resort for the first time since 1949. B, DDay 2: French LickAfter breakfast at the hotel, tour the sister property of the French Lick Resort, the beau-

tifully renovated West Baden Springs Hotel. Closed as a hotel since 1932, the West Baden Springs Hotel is now fully operational and fea-tures a massive atrium, still described by some as the Eighth Wonder of the Architectural World. A shuttle runs between the two proper-ties, allowing easy access to the amenities of both hotels. This afternoon take a scenic ride on the rails and see the beautiful Hoosier National

Forest. This evening enjoy a delicious dinner at the hotel. B, D Day 3: Jasper Engines Before heading home visit the Jasper Engines & Transmis-sions facility, remanufacturing quality products since 1942, they are the nation’s largest remanufacturer of engines and transmissions. Enjoy lunch at The Harvest Moon Bed and Breakfast featuring Ruthie’s homemade jams, breads and pies! B, L 27

- A deposit of $600 per person is due with reservation, and final payment is due 3/1/12.

Per person ratesBalcony Cabin: $4,760 per person, double occupancyOutside Cabin (window): $3,825 per person, double occupancyInside Cabin (no window): $3,440 per person, double occupancy

May 24-June 4, 2012Day 1: Anchorage, AlaskaFly into Anchorage, Alaska which sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains along the coast of Cook Inlet in Southcentral Alaska. The remainder of your day is at leisure to discover Alaska’s largest city on your own. Dinner included.Day 2: Denail National ParkRelax and view the scenic beauty of a ride on the McKinley Explorer Domed Railcar. Enjoy spectacular scenery as we travel to Denali Na-tional Park for our two night stay. Upon arrival we will check into our hotel and later depart for Jeff King’s Husky Homestead. Jeff is a 4 time Iditarod champion and is recognized as the “winningest musher in the world.” He has logged over 100,000 miles on a dogsled!Day 3: Denali National ParkVenture deep into Denali National Park and the heart of bear country on the Tundra Wilderness Tour, the best way to see wildlife and hopefully Mt. McKinley too. Mt. McKinley or Denali mean-ing “The High One” is the highest mountain peak in North America with a summit elevation of 20,320 feet. Explore Denali on your own this evening.Day 4: SewardExperience some of Alaska’s most impressive scenery via luxury Explorer Coach to Seward where you will have lunch and board Holland America Line’s ms Statendam cruise ship for your 7- night southbound cruise. Lunch and din-ner included.Day 5: Prince William SoundEnjoy a leisurely day cruising the pristine waters of Prince William Sound. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.Day 6: Glacier BayCruise the ice-studded fjords of this national treasure and UNESCO World Heritage site for a full eight hours as a Park Service Ranger nar-

rates. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.Day 7: Haines or SkagwayThe best of two ports - stay in Haines for a lei-surely experience, or go to Skagway to relive Alaska’s gold rush days. You may still hear shouts of “Gold in the Yukon.” Breakfast, lunch and din-ner included.Day 8: JuneauEnjoy a full day of exploring Alaska’s beautiful capital city. With massive mountains and his-toric buildings Juneau has something to offer everyone. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.Day 9: KetchikanYour port of call today is Ketchikan, known as the “Salmon Capital of the World” and the “City of Totems.” Located on Revillagigedo Island, Ket-chikan is home to the world’s largest collection of totem poles. Breakfast, lunch and dinner in-cluded.Day 10: Inside PassageSpend the day at sea cruising the magnificent Inside Passage, an extensive stretch of land known for its natural beauty and abundant wild-life. You will be amazed by this natural wonder. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.Day 11: VancouverReturn flight home

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Travel aboard Hol-land America Line’s ms Statendam cruise ship, featuring more than $2 million worth of art and rare artifacts beautiful-ly displayed throughout the ship. The ms Staten-dam is luxuriously ap-pointed and uniquely refined, to ensure you the ultimate onboard experience with her graceful combination of classic cruise ship fea-tures, state-of-the-art amenities, and sophisti-cated ambiance.

Insurance rates (per person, optional)Balcony (platinum, standard) $359, $260Outside (platinum, standard) $259, $189Inside (platinum, standard) $219, $159

Price includes roundtrip airfare, cruise fare, port fees, taxes, meals as indicated.

June 1-10, 2012

Per person rates*double $2689triple/quad $2448single $3409* Includes roundtrip air-fare from STL

Day 1: Arrive Portland, ORFly into Portland, OR for a 2-night stay. DDay 2: PortlandThe city of Portland is a regular on the top places to live list, and we will discover why as our local guide shows us the city includ-ing stops at the famous Inter-national Rose Test Gardens and Saturday Market, where you get a true taste of Portland culture. Enjoy a spectacular drive along the scenic byway of the Colum-bia River Gorge, including a stop at the gorgeous, 620 foot Mult-nomah Falls. B, DDay 3: To the CoastOregon’s pristine, public coastline is made up of diverse terrain that changes from rugged cliffs to evergreen forests to Sahara-like dunes and boundless sandy beaches. We will see coastal cities such as Cannon Beach, Tillamook (with a visit to the Tillamook Cheese Factory), and Depoe Bay. This evening we arrive in Newport to check into the lovely, oceanfront Elizabeth Street Inn for a 2-night stay with each room fea-turing a balcony and view of the Pacific Ocean and sandy Nye Beach! Join us for a beachside bonfire and ‘smores tonight while gazing upon the endless array of stars in the night sky! B, DDay 4: Newport,Oregon Board the 65’ Discovery for a naturalist-led ma-rine discovery cruise that may include whales, sea lions, sea birds and seals along with light-houses and the rugged coast. This afternoon ex-plore historic Bayfront and its quaint shops and eateries, or just enjoy a lovely walk on beautiful Nye Beach. B, DDay 5: Bandon, ORHugging the coast, we continue our travels to Florence, OR, home to some of the world’s larg-est dunes, for a scenic Giant Dune Buggy tour of the area. Continuing down the coast dotted with lighthouses, we arrive in Bandon, OR for our overnight stay. B, DDay 6: Hellgate Canyon on the Rogue RiverSoak in more views of the coast before we jour-ney east to Grant’s Pass. Enroute we will visit Wildlife Images where over 1,000 animals every year are cared for. This afternoon, we will board a boat for a guided excursion into Hellgate Can-yon on the Rogue River amidst remarkable rock

shapes carved by the river’s hydraulics. This is the canyon where John Wayne and Katherine Hepburn filmed “Rooster Cogburn”. Our boat cruise will include a country BBQ dinner at the O.K. Corral. Unpack your bags for 2 nights in Medford, OR. B, DDay 7: Ashland, ORA well-versed historian will host us for a walk-ing tour of the charming city of Ashland, OR this morning. Oregon is well-known for its wine pro-duction, so this afternoon we will visit the win-ery to include a tour and tasting of wines made from Rogue Valley Appellation’s finest fruit. After dinner, we will attend a production at Or-egon’s Finest classic Shakespeare Festival (show TBA when schedule is released). A memorable night, unique to Oregon, is in store for us! B, DDay 8: Crater Lake LodgeGet your camera ready. Today we travel through the Umpqua National Forest where verdant stands of hemlock and fir trees grace the land-scape to Crater Lake National Park, one of the most photographed lakes in the country, and al-ways a highlight of a visit to Oregon. The deep, pure lake, so blue in color is immeasurable in beauty. Our evening includes dinner and an overnight stay at the incomparable Crater Lake Lodge. Be sure to take in a glimpse of the starry sky without all of the city lights! B, DDay 9: Cascade Mountains, ORAfter breakfast at Crater Lake Lodge, we will travel scenic byways through the Willamette National Forest and Cascade Mountains to-wards the Portland area. This evening a special farewell to Oregon dinner is planned. B, D Day 10: Our Flight Home

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Featuring the gems of Oregon including the highly photographed coastline, Crater Lake Lodge, Mount Hood national forest, the Co-lumbia River Gorge, Ashland Festival, and more…

The slogan is true: Crater Lake-

Like No Place Else on Earth.

Day 1: Ohio Begin your trip eastward to our home for the night in Ohio. The driv-ing is covered, so relax and enjoy the comfort of our deluxe motorcoach and the hospitality of your Sunrise Tour’s manager. D Day 2: New York City Travel highway 80 east across Penn-sylvania passing through Moshan-non State Forest and the northern area of the Appalachian Mountains. The straight and tall black cherry trees from this region are commonly used for fine furniture and cabine-try! This evening arrive in Teaneck, NJ and un-pack our bags for a 3-night stay.B, L Day 3: New York City Explore New York City with a local guide. Spend the day exploring Central Park, St. Patrick’s Ca-thedral, Fifth Avenue, reconstruction of Ground Zero, watching people at Rockefeller Center and visiting the unique area of Chinatown in lower Manhattan. The guide will provide insight into New York’s character and people, enhancing your NYC experience. B, D Day 4: New York City Visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Also known as the “Met”, the museum offers over 5,000 years of art. Your tour will include the newest exhibits on display and art to please all palettes. This afternoon enjoy a Broadway The-atre performance (TBD) followed by dinner in the Times Square area. After dinner, take in the fabulous sights of New York 70 stories up from the Top of the Rock Observation Deck! B, D Day 5: Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island See NYC from a historical perspective as you

tour Ellis Island, where so many people began their lives in the “land of opportunity”. We also visit the Statue of Liberty and enjoy the magnifi-cent view of the New York skyline. After disem-barking our ferry, travel to Long Island for a 2 night stay. B, D Day 6: Long Island With a local step-on guide, absorb the history, culture and beauty of the South Fork of Long Island. Visit Montauk Point Lighthouse, a win-ery and East Hampton for lunch and shopping during the “Life Styles of the Rich and Famous” tour. You will have the opportunity to wiggle your toes in the ocean today as well. Don’t for-get your camera! B, D Day 7: Long Island After breakfast, visit the OHEKA Castle built on the highest point on Long Island and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. During the gilded age of the 1920’s, the Castle was used as a summer home for entertainment. After-wards, enjoy lunch in the Huntington area be-fore continuing to Harrisburg, PA for our over-night stay. B, L Day 8: Harrisburg, PA

The National Civil War Museum awaits us this morning. It is the only museum in The United States that portrays the entire story of the American Civil War without bias to Union or Confederate causes. Af-terwards, we stop in Shanksville, PA to pay our respects at the Flight 93 memorial, honoring those who lost their lives on 9/11. Overnight in central Ohio. B, D Day 9: Return home We arrive home this evening. B


June 6-14, 2012June 13-21, 2012

From the serenity of St. Patrick’s Cathedral to the bustling activity of 5th Avenue and Wall Street, you will experi-ence the city that never sleeps! Then, enjoy a wonderful contrast just 90 miles east on bu-colic Long Island with its windswept Atlan-tic beaches, and rural maritime charm.

NYC and Long Island

“Not only was this my first trip with Sunrise it was also my first bus trip. I’m glad to report I en-joyed it thoroughly. My greatest satisfac-tion was the day long New York City tour.M. Arnold, NYC Long Island 2007 ”

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Fun Facts:• At 660 feet, the Grand Hotel’s front porch is the world’s longest and is visible as you approach the island. • No motorized vehicles are allowed on Macki-nac Island. All trans-portation is provided by horse and carriage or bicycle. Mackinac Island is only accessible by ferry boat or plane.• While more than 1 million people visit Mackinac Island each year, there are only 600 year-round residents.• The Grand Hotel plants one ton of bulbs each fall including 24,000 tulips and 3,000 daffodils.• In 2010, Saugatuck came in fourth in Budget Travel Magazine’s ten coolest towns in Amer-ica

Day 1: South Haven, MIDepart St. Louis aboard a luxury motorcoach and travel north through Illinois to South Haven, MI, along the scenic shores of Lake Michigan. DDay 2: Grand Traverse BayBrowse charming Saugatuck, known as “The Art Coast of Michigan”, and its downtown Vil-lage Square area featuring art galleries and shops. This afternoon, tour the Music House; a museum of old time music machines that pleasantly surprises Sunrise travelers every time! Then we are off to our lakefront hotel, The Parkshore Resort, with beautiful views on the lovely shores of Grand Traverse Bay for a 2-night stay. B, DDay 3: Sleeping Bear Dunes and Grand Tra-verse BayWhat a spectacular resort area! Take a scenic drive around Old Mission Peninsula where cherry orchards abound, then along Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Visit a charming port town and the Cherry Republic. B, DDay 4: Mackinac Island, overnight at Grand Ho-telTravel along Lake Michigan this morning and ferry to Mackinac Island. Then be transported

by horse and carriage to the world renowned Grand Hotel, the island’s premier luxury resort, where the longest porch in the world overlooks the Straits of Mackinac. Enjoy some free time in town, and after dinner in the Grand Hotel’s el-egant dining room, take time to enjoy a leisurely

sunset stroll through the grounds. B, DDay 5: Mackinac Island and Grand Rapids:After a restful night in one of the Grand’s beautiful rooms and breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a horse drawn carriage tour of the is-land with free time to explore on your own, or to shop the quaint stores of the village. Be-fore we depart the island, we have our third delectable meal at the Grand Hotel; lunch at the incomparable Grand Buffet! Travel to Grand Rapids for our overnight stay. B, LDay 6: Return HomeReturn to St. Louis having had a very “Grand” vacation! B

“Just want you to know how much we enjoyed our trip to Mackinac Islands. We will be with you again. - L. HandkeGrand Michigan, 2010 ”

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To make a reservation please call (314) 771-8300.

According to a recent vote by viewers of Good Morning America Sleep-ing Bear Dunes was cho-sen as “the most beauti-ful place in the USA”

Day 1: Sioux City, NETravel across Mis-souri and along the river into Iowa for an overnight stay in Sioux City. DDay 2: Rapid City, SDExplore the Badlands of South Dakota to-day and enjoy dinner at the famous Wall Drug store. We will stay in Rapid City for 2 nights. B, DDay 3: Rapid City, SDA local guide will take us to visit Mount Rush-more, Crazy Horse Monument and the Black Hills. Travel to Custer State Park featuring 71,000 acres of unspoiled land, pristine lakes and roam-ing buffalo. Enjoy a Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour into one of the largest herds of bison in North Amer-ica. Dinner tonight will be in the historic State Game Lodge where Presidents Eisenhower and Coolidge dined. B, DDay 4: Cody, WYDepart Rapid City this morning and begin our trek to Cody, WY. Along the route, we will see Devil’s Tower, and pass through the beautiful Big Horn Mountains. Tonight, relax in the comforts of The Cody, a hotel featuring luxury lodging in the American West. All summer, Cody hosts a nightly Rodeo sure to have you whoopin’ and hollerin’. Your tour manager will help you se-cure tickets if interested (optional). B, DDay 5: YellowstoneThis morning, visit the Buffalo Bill Museum be-fore driving into Yellowstone Park. We will stay 2 nights at the Old Faithful Inn, located within walking distance to Old Faithful. The Old Faith-ful Inn is one of the few remaining log hotels in the United States. It is a masterpiece of rustic architecture in its stylized design and fine crafts-manship. The 65 foot ceiling in the lobby and the rhyolite fireplace are worthy of a “wow” comment! Dinner in the Old Faithful Inn this evening with time to explore the area. B, D

Day 6: Yellow-stoneBring your cam-eras and be pre-pared to enjoy the best of Yellow-stone today with our own guide. Old Faithful! Gey-sers! Paint Pots! All in all, a day of geological won-ders and plenty of wildlife! B, DDay 7: Jackson,

WYLet’s explore more of this unique land. Head south to the Grand Tetons and Jenny Lake. Browse Teton Village before lunch in the Jack-son Lake Lodge. Then enjoy a scenic float on the Snake River with the Grand Tetons as the backdrop. Afterwards, we’ll continue into his-toric Jackson where you will have leisure time to explore Jackson Square, located in the heart of Jackson, WY. B, DDay 8: Grand TetonsBreakfast in the fresh outdoors at a Chuckwag-on will cap our experiences in Jackson. Board the coach and travel southeast to Colorado, a state also known for its friendly people and Old West vibe. Unpack your bags for our two night stay in Fort Collins, CO. B, DDay 9: Rocky National ParkVenture on a day trip to Rocky National Park driv-ing from Estes Park to Grand Lake on Trail Ridge Road, “a scenic wonder road of the world,” with a sweeping view of the Rockies! En-route we will enjoy a catered lunch at the beautiful Allu-vial Fan picnic area. B, LDay 10: Eastern KansasEnjoy a comfortable drive across Kansas as we overnight in mid-Kansas after a delightful din-ner. B, DDay 11: Return HomeWe return home with stories to tell and pictures to share.


June 17-27, 2012Breathtaking scenery, abundant wildlife, live-ly western towns…it’s the area of the country where the locals say ““This is God’s Country, only he left the gate open”. Come explore Yellowstone, Jackson, Mt. Rushmore, Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Lake, and Cody all aboard the comforts of a motor-coach.

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Highlights:• Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, the magnificent Badlands and Black Hills!• The inspiring Grand Tetons, Rocky Mountain National Park and Big Horn Mountains. • Yellowstone National Park - a geological

wonder teeming with wildlife!• Lively western town of Jackson Hole.• Great meals served in spectacular settings.• 2-night stay in Yellowstone National Park and scenic float trip on Snake River

Day 1: Mid-OhioTravel to Ohio for an overnight stay. DDay 2: Philadelphia, PAArrive in Philadelphia in time to enjoy dinner at “The City Tavern”. This is the same place that John Adams frequent-ed when he arrived in Philadelphia in August of 1774 to attend the First Con-tinental Congress. Perhaps you will try an ale brewed according to George Washington’s original recipe! B, DDay 3: “We the people…”A local professional guide will lead us as we visit the most patriotic sites in Philadelphia including the Liberty Bell Center for an upclose viewing of the revered artifact, the National Constitution Cen-ter which features interactive and multimedia exhibits explaining our nation’s constitution, and Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution was signed. We will also visit the first President’s House. This site was the home to the first “White House” from 1790 to 1800 while Phila-delphia was capital of the United States. B, DDay 4: DCMarkets have been a stronghold in Philly culture and today we take time to explore the Reading Terminal Market, which opened in 1892. Afterwards, we are off to celebrate in our nation’s capi-tal. Arrive with time to spend exploring the National Mall Smith-sonians museums and the 2012 Folklife Fes-tival which is an exposition of cultural heritage held outdoors featuring musicians, storytellers, performers, craftspeople on the national mall. It is a time to celebrate! After dinner, we will unpack our bags for 2 nights in the DC area. B, DDay 5: God Bless AmericaToday we celebrate the 4th of July in our Nation’s Capital! This morning we depart for Mount Ver-non, George Washington’s mansion, gardens and grounds. Afterwards, a local professional guide will join us as we tour DC and learn of the immense history. Afterwards, we return to the

National Mall so you can discover more favorite sites. Enjoy the fireworks display at the end of the day seated on the National Mall in Sunrise Tours’ chairs. B, DDay 6: President’s homesA freedom tour would not be complete without a visit to the homes of some of our other fine presidents. Heading west, we travel to Orange, VA to tour Montpelier, the lifelong home and

estate of James Madison. It was at Montpelier where Madison researched past democracies and conceived of the system of government that became our re-public. Then we’re off to Charlot-tesville, VA to tour Monticello, the estate of Thomas Jefferson. You will get an intimate look at the house Thomas Jefferson built and furnished for himself and his family including glimpses of the books and objects that re-veal Jefferson’s sharp mind. En-joy dinner and an overnight stay at the Stonewall Jackson Ho-tel. The hotel, which originally

opened in 1924, is considered an excellent ex-ample of a Colonial Revivalist style with modern amenities. B, DDay 7: George Washington National ForestAfter some time this morning to explore the quaint community of Staunton, VA we continue our travels west, passing through the George Washington National Forest, to arrive in mid-Kentucky for our overnight stay. B, DDay 8: HomeFull of patriotic memories we arrive home this evening. B


June 30-July 7, 2012Philadelphia and DC are ideal places to cel-ebrate the 4th of July. Known as the “birth-place of America,” Philadelphia is home to the original draft of the United States Consti-tution and the Liberty Bell. Pair Philly with our nation’s capital’s 4th of July festival and celebrate this holiday on a tour that every American would be proud to experience.

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Same price as 2011!

A very popular new tour in 2011 returns in 2012!

Day 1: Milwaukee Leave your passports at home; we’re off to Milwaukee, our home base for the next two nights. Our “European travels” will begin with Cead Mile Failte – “One hundred thousand wel-comes” (Gaelic) as we celebrate the food and culture of Ireland at a local pub and restaurant. DDay 2: Milwaukee or “Munich of the West” Our local step-on guide will take us on a tour of Milwaukee...Euro-style! Afterwards, a tour of the opulent Pabst Mansion, then over to the quaint Old World Third Street district for shop-ping and lunch on your own. This afternoon, we’ll begin our journey, similar to the European immigrants of Wisconsin, onboard a canal boat. As we cruise along the river, imagine how it felt to arrive in Milwaukee as you enjoy the out-standing views of its modern and historic icons and buildings on the shores of downtown. Then we’re off to Milwaukee’s most famous restau-rant, Mader’s German Restaurant, for our deli-cious dinner and an opportunity to behold the extensive Stein collection and hummel figurines in their Tower Gallery and gift shop. B, DDay 3: New Glarus or “Little Switzerland” See a glimpse of the multi-cultural European influence at the Old World Wisconsin, before visiting Stoughton, a town that at the turn of the 19th century had the largest pool of Nor-wegian immigrants. Then it’s off to Madison to admire the diverse ethnic heritage reflected throughout the State Capitol Building; a visit to the Italian Greenbush neighborhood; and a deli-

cious Italian feast before we check into the Cha-let Landaus, New Glarus, Wisconsin, the “Little Switzerland” of America, for the next 2 nights. B, DDay 4: Blue Mound or “Little Norway” After a hearty breakfast, our journey takes us to Pendarvis, historical site of the Cornwall immi-grant miners in the “European” town of Mineral Point for a visit. Travel to Blue Mound, Wiscon-sin, and “Little Norway”, a homestead filled with a unique collection of Norse antiques. Con-tinue to the Norwegian town of Mount Horeb, known as the troll capital of the world. The streets of this whimsical town are lined with life-sized carved mythical characters, each hav-ing their own personality. We will return to New Glarus, “Swisconsin”, with its emblems of Swiss cantons adorning the downtown buildings and street signs. This evening, we are in for a real treat: a savory Swiss dinner and lively entertain-ment B, D

Day 5: Return homeNo trip to Wisconsin is com-plete without a stop to pick up cheese! We’ll tour the Swiss-American Alp & Dell/Roth Kase, the fastest growing specialty cheese factory in the country. After we’ve loaded up, we will begin our journey back home. B Per person rates

double $879triple/quad $786single $1159

July 9-13, 2012

Europe in WisconsinEuropean influence in Wisconsin abounds, and as we take time to visit many of the small towns, we’ll get a strong taste of Europe without ever leaving the Midwest! We’ll experience bits of Great Britain, Germany, Norway, Switzerland and more.

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Head north when the St. Louis summer

heat starts up...

Per person rates*double $3997triple/quad $3809single $4562* Includes roundtrip air from STL. If you would like to upgrade to a cabin, add $500 per person to the above rates.

Day 1: Fly to TorontoAfter a flight into Toronto, we will be met by our comfortable coach. After dinner we will check into Toronto’s landmark hotel, the AAA four-diamond Fairmont Royal York hotel. DDay 2: Trending in TorontoA local guide will educate and entertain as we visit the must-see highlights of Toronto. Visit the Royal Ontario Museum, one of the world’s leading museums of natural history and of world cultures. After dinner we will board the VIA Rail for an adventure of a lifetime as we travel by rail across Canada! You will be traveling on the rail’s flagship train, The Canadian (first class), luxury service of VIA Rail Canada, from Toronto to Jasper, Alberta. Breakfasts, lunches, and din-ners are included in the dining car, and you are free to roam from car to car and enjoy available scenic dome car seating as well. Price includes a lower berth, which is a couch during the day and folds into a bed at night with a curtain for privacy. Public washroom/shower facilities in the same car. An upgrade to a cabin is available for an additional $500 per person. The double cabin (for 2 adults) or single cabin (for 1 adult) is a sitting room by day and sleeping room by night with your own toilet and vanity. B, DDay 3 and Day 4: VIA RailTravel by rail enjoying a relaxing excursion of Canadian scenery and hospitality. B, L, D (both days)Day 5: JasperTravel into the picturesque Canadian Rockies where we will disembark in Jasper for a 2-night stay at the Sawridge Inn, a property which of-fers top notch lodging in the Canadian Rockies.

We are staying in the midst of the vast, un-spoiled grandeur of 4,200 square mile Jasper Park, Canada’s largest park. This afternoon, ex-plore a bit on your own before dinner together at a local favorite restaurant. B, DDay 6: Jasper National ParkTake a snow-coach ride on the Athabasca Gla-cier as we explore Jasper National Park. Bring your cameras-this is incredible scenery you’ll want to capture forever. Don’t forget to sip some glacier water as some say it has restorative powers. Take a leisurely trip through lovely Ma-ligne Valley via Medicine Lake and the mysteri-ous Maligne River - the river disappears to flow underground to beautiful Maligne Lake. Dine at The Restaurant at Maligne Canyon where the dining room is set in an art gallery collection of Native Indian and Inuit art and the views of the Maligne River are captivating. B, DDay 7: Lake LouiseOur motorcoach awaits us this morning to more of the incredible Canadian Rockies. The tur-quoise sparkling water of Lake Louise is one of the most photogenic spots in the area. Enjoy a delectable, gourmet lunch at the Fairmont Cha-teau Lake Louise. What a treat to dine there! Take some time to enjoy our visit at Lake Louise before travelling to Banff and our 2-night stay at the Banff Caribou Lodge featuring mountain luxury bedding. B, DDay 8: Banff, AlbertaAs a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Banff offers rugged beauty, unspoiled landscapes, and pris-tine mountain ranges. This quaint mountain community opens its arms to us as we embark on a scenic float trip on the Bow River for a

guided look at the ecology of Banff National Park. Don’t forget your camera because this relaxing float allows time to look for Beaver, Elk, Osprey and more! When we return to Banff, we will enjoy a gon-dola ride to the top of Sulphur Moutain for a bird’s eye view of this memorable city. B, DDay 9: Return flight homeTravel east to Calgary this morning to catch our flight home ready to share the mem-ories of all of the beautiful country we’ve experienced by train, plane, and motorcoach! B

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The new Canadian- Beauty in motion

The Canadian is one of the world’s most legend-ary and popular longhaul journeys. Whether for its breathtaking land-scapes, its attentive and courteous service or its outstanding dining, this train has inspired de-cades of fond memories for more than 100,000 travellers every year. Between 2010 and 2012, more than $22 million will have been invested in its modernization. To-day, VIA Rail is proud to welcome clientele on board a Canadian that is even more beautiful, more comfortable and still just as welcoming.

Day 1: Marshall, MIOvernight in Michigan. DDay 2: Tobermory, ONAs we travel along the shores of the beautiful eastern side Lake Hu-ron be sure to watch for lighthouses that dot the landscape, north to Tobermory. En-route we will visit the idyllic town of Kin-cardine, known for its warmth and hospital-ity. Tobermory wel-comes us tonight as we acquaint ourselves with another Canadian maritime village. B, DDay 3: Sudbury, ONEnjoy breakfast while traveling to Manitoulin Is-land on the impressive MS Chi-Cheemaun ferry as it carves its way through scenic Georgian Bay. After soaking in the sun and dynamic Canadian scenery, we arrive in South Baymouth to travel north to Sudbury. This afternoon, we will visit Dynamic Earth, an exhibit where visitors enter a network of tunnels and journey through the history of mining led by retired miners. After dinner, we will overnight in Sudbury. B, DDay 4: Cochrane, ONRelax in the comfortable motorcoach as we tra-verse the wilderness area known as the Arctic Watershed. Our destination is Cochrane, ON. Upon arrival we will enjoy personally guided tour of Cochrane, a visit to the authentic Ininew Friendship Centre to watch a drumming dem-onstration and converse among the Cree. After dinner, we will overnight in Cochrane at the Swan Castle Inn. B, DDay 5: Moosonee, ONThere is no road system to Moosonee so, this morning, it’s “all aboard” the Polar Bear Ex-press train to travel 186 miles to the edge of the Arctic through rugged forests and wetlands, and across mighty rivers once navigated by ab-originals, explorers and fur traders. Enroute you will have complete access to a new audio tour that was developed in conjunction with the Discovery Channel to aid you in learning about the area while on the train and in Moosonee. This evening, after dinner, we will join our Cree Guide and board the local built boats as he navigates us on the Moose River-one of the few

rivers which flows south to north-for a ride to St. James Bay (weather per-mitting). You will be able to watch the Fresh Water mixing with the Salt Water as you approach the Bay and view a terrific sunset upon our return to the ho-tel! We will over-night in the Cree Village EcoLodge a

hotel focused on environmentally friendly ac-commodations and uniquely envisioned and developed to express the timeless values of the MoCreebec people. B, DDay 6: Moose Factory, ONExperience the culture and the surrounding nature with some free time. After lunch, visit Moose Factory Island, the oldest settlement in Ontario. Our guided bus tour of this island community will include ancient relics of the fur trade, Centennial Park Museum and the St. Thomas Church and Banneck Bread tasting, made by a local Cree woman. After our return to Moosonee, we will catch the southbound Po-lar Bear Express to Cochrane, enjoying dinner in the dining car. Overnight in Cochrane B, L, DDay 7: Barrie, ONOur travels today take us past several small lakes and provincial parks to the bustling metropolisof Barrie, ON. Barrie is a up and coming city making it’s mark in Ontario. A guided tour by the area’s Towne Crier will give us insight into the past and future of Barrie including a visit to the smallest jail cell in Ontario! B, DDay 8: St. JacobsTravel to St. Jacobs, situated in the heart of Mennonite Country and visit Canada’s largest Farmers Market featuring regional specialties homegrown in the surrounding fields. A visit to this area would not be complete without a tour of the Village of St. Jacobs and some home-style cookin’ for lunch before we depart across the border to Toledo, OH and our overnight stay. B, LDay 9: Return homeOur trip to the northern reaches of Ontariocomes to an end as we return home. B


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Last year this tour sold out within a few months! It is a popular tour full of remote des-tinations and unique experiences. Please note: this tour requires a moderate level of mobility to traverse the remote areas and boat excursions. Please be sure you can climb 15 steps with your carry-on, climb in and out of boats and walk on un-even surfaces.

Please note: Due to the relatively small number of rooms at the Eco-Lodge, there is limited availability on this tour.

“Great trip! Our favorite part was staying at the EcoLodge.

- M. SandersPolar Bear 2010

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Same price as 2011!

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Day 1: Sioux City, NEPack your gear and board our com-fortable motorcoach for your Da-kota Adventure. Our travels bring us to Sioux City, Nebraska for an overnight along the Missouri River. After dinner you might want to en-joy a walk along the river. DDay 2: Sioux Falls, SDSioux Falls, largest city in South Da-kota, is our first stop in the Dakotas. See the triple waterfall at Falls Park and do a little exploring in the his-toric heart of this city. Travel to De Smet, locale of six Laura Ingalls Wilder books, to relive the pioneer days of growing up on the Da-kota prairie as we tour two homes of the Wilder family. B, DDay 3: Badlands National ParkTraveling west in South Dakota, stop in the capi-tal city of Pierre on our way to visit the Minute-man Missile National Historic Site. This one-of-a-kind site presents the history and significance of the Cold War arms race. Then we are off to see the rugged beauty of Badlands National Park before arriving in Rapid City, for a two night stay at the Grand Gateway Hotel. B,DDay 4: Black HillsEnjoy spectacular drives in the Black Hills of South Dakota as we visit Mt. Rushmore National Monument, Crazy Horse Memorial, take a jeep tour through Custer State Park, amidst herds of buffalo, bison and elk. Also visit the Mammoth Site, the world’s largest mammoth research fa-cility. Stand on the edge of discovery and walk where mammoths, bears, American lions and

other ice Age critters walked at this active pale-ontological dig site. B, LDay 5: Medora, NDVisit Bear Country USA, a drive through wild-life park where we get an up close view of over 20 species of North American mammals, then drive north to Medora, North Dakota, an au-thentic Old West cow town in the midst of the North Dakota Badlands. Enjoy the nationally acclaimed Pitchfork Steak Fondue dinner before we mosey over to the Burning Hills Amphithe-atre where you may even see some elk amble on stage before the Medora Musical, a musical variety show, takes center stage. Overnight in the newly renovated and historic Rough Riders Hotel in the heart of downtown Medora. B,DDay 6: Bismarck, NDAs we cross North Dakota from Medora to Far-go, stop in the capital city of Bismarck to tour the North Dakota State Capitol Building, browse the North Dakota Heritage Center and enjoy a relaxing cruise on the Missouri River. B,D Day 7: Fargo, ND

A little exploration of Fargo be-fore heading south into South Dakota with a stop at Nicollet Tower by the North-South Con-tinental Divide and the Redlin Art Center in Watertown then onward to Sioux City, NE our last night on the road. B, DDay 8: Return homeWe return to St. Louis with a greater appreciation of the days of yore in the Wild West, the people who live there today and yesteryear and beautiful plains, Black Hills, Badlands and open skies. B


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Lower price than 2010!

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

Per person rates*double $2348triple/quad $2100single $3093* Includes return flight to STL

Day 1: Sioux City, NETravel across Missouri and along the river into Iowa for an overnight stay in Sioux City. DDay 2: Rapid City, SDExplore the Badlands of South Dakota today and enjoy dinner at the famous Wall Drug store. We will stay in Rapid City for 2 nights. B, DDay 3: Rapid City, SDMount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Monument and the Black Hills are on our agenda today with a lo-cal guide. Travel to Custer State Park featuring 71,000 acres of unspoiled land, pristine lakes and roaming buffalo. Enjoy a Buffalo Safari Jeep Tour into one of the largest herds of bison in North America. Dinner tonight will be in the his-toric State Game Lodge where Presidents Eisen-hower and Coolidge dined and relaxed. B, DDay 4: Cody, WYDepart Rapid City this morning and begin our trek to Cody, WY. Along the route, we will see Devil’s Tower, and pass through the beautiful Big Horn Mountains. Tonight, we will relax in the comforts of The Cody, a hotel featuring lux-ury lodging in the American West. All summer, Cody hosts a nitely Rodeo that you may choose to attend (optional). B, DDay 5: YellowstoneVisit the Buffalo Bill Museum before driving into Yellowstone Park for a 2-night stay at the Snow Lodge. Completed in 1999, the Snow Lodge is the newest of the park’s full service hotels, has been recognized with the Cody Award for West-ern Design and Travel and Leisure’s Inn of the Month and features heavy timber construction, exterior log columns and cedar shingle roof, a design example of classic “parkitecture.” Lo-cated in Old Faithful Village, you will be able walk out the front door and see the sites first hand! B, D

Day 6: YellowstoneBring your cameras and be prepared to enjoy the best of Yellowstone today with our own guide. Old Faithful! Geysers! Paint Pots! All in all, a day of geological wonders and plenty of wildlife! B, DDay 7: Jackson, WYHead south to the Grand Tetons and Jenny Lake.Browse Teton Village before lunch in the world class Jackson Lake Lodge. Travel south to enjoy a scenic float on the Snake River with the Grand Tetons as the backdrop. Afterwards, continue into historic Jackson for our overnight stay. This evening you are free to explore Jackson Square, located in the heart of Jackson, WY. B, LDay 8: Grand Tetons - Salt Lake City, UTBreakfast in the fresh outdoors at a Chuckwag-on will cap our experiences in Jackson. We willboard our coach and travel south along scenic highway 89 into Salt Lake City. This evening, wewill meet our guide for a tour of Temple Square and the Latter Day Saints Community Center. B,DDay 9: Return homeFly home from Salt Lake City. B

“...returned last Friday from our trip with Sunrise Tours to Yellowstone ...It was a delightful trip for us. We were very impressed with the professionalism of both the driver and the tour guide. Plan to sign on for another trip before too long.- B. and A. Minor

Highlights:· Mount Rushmore, Crazy Horse Memorial, the magnificent Badlands and Black Hills!· The inspiring Grand Tetons, Rocky Mountain wilderness and Big Horn Mountains.· Yellowstone National Park - a geological

wonder teeming with wildlife!· Lively western town of Jackson Hole.· 2-night stay in Yellowstone National Park and scenic float trip on Snake River.· A jeep tour amongst herds of bison.

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Day 1: Rangeley, MEFly into the northeast and travel to the lakes and woods of the Maine inte-rior. Storytelling and din-ner awaits at the lakeside Rangeley Inn with views of Haley Pond and calls of loons nearby.DDay 2: Moose and moreRise and shine early for a canoe trip on the gentle Kennebago River then enjoy a hearty breakfast before exploring the local area. Enjoy a BBQ “out back by the shore” before departing for a moose-spotting drive at dusk. B, DDay 3: Maritime and CarvingsBrush up on your French or learn a phrase or two - it’s off to Canada! Travel the TransCanada highway to Route 132 known as “Navigators Route” or “Route of the Sea”. Stop in Musee Maritime du Quebec at L’islet and see the mas-ter boat builder plying at his trade or the out-door displays including anchors, boats and early hydrofoils. Visit the wood sculpture capitol of North America in St. Jean Port Joli and see re-productions of Norman Rockwell illustrations onto wood sculptures. Arrive in Riviere du Loup for a two-night stay. B, DDay 4: Whale EncounterVisit the rare style concrete reinforced, octago-nal shaped Pointe-au-Pere’s Lighthouse with a guide. Frequently shrouded in mists, this is where engineers tested the world’s first fog-horns. An adventure of mammal proportions! Marine mammals abound on the south shore of the St. Lawrence so bring your sharp eye for this unique whale encounter and sea outing. The view of the rugged coast, islands and heritage lighthouses are amazing, too! B, DDay 5: Reford Garden (Jardins de Metis)A drive along the St Lawrence southern shore of coastal levees and hills gives way to lakes, woodlands, and sinuous rivers. Discover the fa-mous English-inspired Reford Gardens (Jardins de Metis) home to the International Garden Festival. Enjoy lunch highlighting regional and local products along with fresh herbs from the Garden itself. Continue to Matane, a maritime village famous for its “Matane Shrimp”. Visit the fish ladder observation center to see why Matane also boasts one of the best salmon riv-ers in Quebec. Enjoy overnight seaside accom-

modations. B, LDay 6: The Jewel of GaspeA scenic drive on the Lighthouse Trail gives rise to the rugged Chic Choc Mountains and the nearby windmill farm. Discover the unique character of Forillon National

Park where diverse geological formations and astonishing flora and fauna define its wild beau-ty. A sunset excursion reveals the secrets of the mysterious lobster by a local fisherman and of-fers an opportunity to “rise a lobster trap” while on an exclusive lobster fishing adventure. Two-night stay in Perce. B, DDay 7: Bonaventure Island/Perce RockEnjoy a boat excursion accompanied by a natu-ralist to Bonaventure Island, sanctuary to the largest migratory bird refuge in North Amer-ica. Cruise around the majestic Rocher Perce (French – Perce Rock). This multicolored lime-stone monolith rises from the depths of the Atlantic Ocean at land’s end and is known to be one of the most spectacular natural arches in the world. Enjoy a leisurely afternoon in this quaint fishing town. B,DDay 8: Dalhousie (New Brunswick)Feast your eyes on more amazing coast line as we ride through small fishing villages toward Dalhousie. Travel along the pristine Gaspe’ Pen-insula with breathtaking views of the Chaleur Bay. Costumed heritage interpreters will bring to life the amazing stories and artifacts recov-ered from The Machault wreck during our visit to Battle of the Restigouche National Historic Site of the last naval battle between France and England for possession of North America. Cross the J. C Van Horne Bridge into New Brunswick and delight in the small town charm and hospi-tality in Dalhousie. B, DDay 9: MaineJourney alongside North America’s oldest mountains, the Appalachians. Stop along the way at the French fry capital of the world, Flor-enceville-Bristol, then overnight in Maine. B, DDay 10: Fly homeFly home with memories of the wonder and beauty of the Gaspienne Peninsula and con-trasting Maine inlands. B


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The Gaspe Peninsula (Gaspesie), is located on the eastern tip of the province of Que-bec, north of New Brunswick. It is mostly a coastal region be-ing surrounded by the St. Lawrence estuary and gulf as well as by the Bay of Chaleur. In 2009, National Geo-graphic Society named Gaspe one of the top 3 most beautiful desti-nations in the world.

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August 22-31, 2012


Day 1: Sunken GardensArrive in Salt Lake City by air then travel to Pocatello, Idaho for the night. Along the way, visit the Sunken Garden surrounded by rock walls. DDay 2: The Moon and the SunTour the birthplace of the world’s first elec-tricity from atomic energy at EBR- 1 Atomic Museum National Historic Landmark with a guide. Next, journey back in time to ex-plore the Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, a geological jew-el and one of the best places in the world to see the awesome effects of volcanism. 2000 years after the eruption of this vol-cano, the landscape is still ever-changing. Check into America’s first destination resort, Sun Val-ley Resort featuring the old-world charm and ambiance of a cozy European alpine village. B, DDay 3: Ice and SandExplore the “village” before departing to discov-er more of Idaho. Walk on a suspended wooden walkway over a glacier through the largest lava ice caves known in the world, Shoshone Indian Ice Caves. Delight in quality farmstead cheese made by hand at Ballard Family Dairy & Cheese and the spectacular Bruneau Dunes, rising 470 feet above small lakes in the high desert. This evening we arrive Boise, ID for a 2-night stay. B, DDay 4: Boise “Best City”Did you know that Boise has been listed in over a dozen magazines on their “best cities” lists? Explore the Greenbelt path and park along the river, the Basque Museum and Cultural Center (more Basques reside in Boise than any other U.S. city) and the Old Idaho Territorial Peniten-tiary. B, DDay 5: West Central Idaho“All aboard” on the Thunder Mountain Line as we wind our way around the narrow canyon alongside the Payette River towards Cascade, ID. Travel through Payette National Forest and visit the smokejumpers base in McCall. Over-night on the banks of the Salmon River in Rig-gins, gateway to the spectacular mountains, canyons and rivers of west central Idaho. B, DDay 6: Hell’s CanyonAdventure begins at Pittsburg Landing for a scenic jet boat ride on the whitewaters of the Snake River in Hell’s Canyon, the deepest river gorge in North America! Venture up the “wild river” to the dam where we will have lunch and tour a historic cabin and museum along the

way. Enchanted by the views and curious his-tory of this place, this will be a safe adventure never to be forgotten! Overnight in the charm-ing town of Lewiston. B, LDay 7: Northern Panhandle of IdahoVisit the Nez Perce Museum then view Port Lewiston barges at the confluence of the Clear-water and Snake Rivers and along the mighty Salmon River before driving through Palouse country with its golden wheat, lentil and barley fields, and a six mile corridor of majestic Great White Pine into the northern panhandle of Idaho. This part of Idaho has some of the larg-est and most pristine lakes, scenic drives, won-derful nature walks. Enjoy leisure time with a stroll the world’s longest floating boardwalk or around Tubbs Hill on the downtown waterfront or browse the shops before checking into the hotel for a two night stay in Coeur D’Alene. B, D Day 8: Northern Panhandle of IdahoA cruise on Coeur d’Alene Lake, scenic drive across the Silver Valley, tour of the oldest standing building in Idaho - Cataldo Mission, and visit to historic silver mine are “must see” adventures in the Gem state. B, DDay 9: Emerald CityTraverse across Washington State with a stop at Riverfront Park in Spokane, home to magnifi-cent Spokane Falls and gathering place of the nations at Expo 74. The Falls are a dramatic transition along the 111-mile run of the Spo-kane River which runs from Lake Coeur d’Alene to Lake Roosevelt. Sit back and relax on the road to picturesque Seattle for overnight stay. B, DDay 10: Return HomeCatch the return flight home reflecting on the jagged peaks, deeps canyons, and wonderful adventures. B

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Idaho is a land of con-trast with spectacu-lar beauty. Whether it’s the jagged peaks, deep canyons, pristine lakes or roiling rivers, it’s a beautiful place to see. Visit and expe-rience the unhurried, unspoiled and unas-suming life and land in Idaho.

Did you know?• Idaho is 63% public land, managed by the federal government.• The deepest river gorge in North America is Idaho’s Hells Canyon (7,900 ft deep)• Idaho has 3,100 miles of rivers - more than any other state.• Nearly 85% of all com-mercial trout sold in the US is from Idaho.

Combine this tour with Yellowstone on page 38 OR Pacific Northwest on page 42 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

Day 1: Fly into BostonArrive via air to Boston, MA. Af-ter checking into our hotel, The Clarion Nantasket Beach Resort Hotel, enjoy a delicious dinner while savoring the views of the beach. DDay 2: Boston, MA Enjoy a full day iwith a local guide as we explore historic downtown Boston. So much history and culture in this city including the site of the Bos-ton Massacre, the Paul Revere House and the USS Constitu-tion! B, DDay 3: Plymouth and Cape CodToday we make our way to Plymouth for a look at the “rock” and an af-ternoon at sea to see some whales! Our day’s journey continues as we embrace Cape Cod for a 3-night stay at a local resort. This evening we dine at a local favorite, Alberto’s Restaurante. B, DDay 4: Cape Cod On tour with a local guide, view picturesque windmills, lighthouses, Cape Cod National Seashore Park and more. There will be plenty of time to shop, stroll, and “people watch” in quaint Provincetown. B, DDay 5: Martha’s Vineyard

This morning board the ferry for a ride to the timeless and enchanting Martha’s Vineyard; a place rich in history, inspiration, creativity, and beauty. Accompanied by a local guide, visit each of the 6 island town’s treasures - the pic-turesque whaling community of Edgartown, the lacy Victorian gingerbread cottages of Oak Bluffs, the magnificent stone walls surrounding oceanview fields of Chilmark to the grand cliffs of Aquinnah (Gay Head), the rustic feel of West Tisbury, and the port town of Vineyard Haven. Martha’s Vineyard has something to offer ev-eryone. After a full day, return to our hotel on Cape Cod. B, DDay 6: Rhode IslandVisit the coastal town of Newport, RI, the one-time summer home of America’s millionaires. Tour one of these opulent “cottages”, the Break-ers, and enjoy a little free time in historic down-town Newport before we depart west towards home. B, DDay 7: Eastern OhioAfter breakfast, drive across Pennsylvania for an overnight stay in eastern Ohio. B, DDay 8: Return HomeWe arrive in St. Louis early evening. B

August 24-31, 2012

Per person rates*double $1796triple/quad $1630single $2293* Includes outgoing airfare from STL.

If you’re fond of sand dunes and salty air, lighthouses, quaint little villages here and there and our patriot-ic beginnings, you’re sure to fall in love with old Cape Cod!

“Thanks so much for a wonderful trip. We were happy to have such a friendly group!

- J. DenisCape Cod, 2009

Highlights:• A guided tour of historic Boston, includ-ing famous landmarks of the Freedom Trail, Old North Church, USS Constitution, Bunker Hill Monument and more!• Whale-watching cruise and Plymouth Rock

• A visit to Martha’s Vineyard• Time to shop at Boston’s famous Quincy Market• A visit to the Breakers, an opulent “cot-tage” in Newport, RI• A guided tour of Cape Cod

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Combine this tour with Maine & Gaspe Peninsula on page 39 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!

Day 1: Arrival in Seat-tle, WAFly into Seattle and overnight just north of the city. DDay 2: Vancouver, BCTravel into Canada to visit cosmopolitan Van-couver and its beauti-ful parks with a local guide. After our tour-ing, we will check in for our 2-night stay. B, DDay 3: Vancouver Is-land, BCFerry to Vancouver Island to visit world-famous Butchart Gar-dens where we’ll dine overlooking the beau-tiful gardens. After-wards, visit the delight-ful “British-like” city of Victoria. B, LDay 4: Revelstoke, BCAfter breakfast, journey along scenic roads into the inland mountains of British Columbia and spend the night on a mountain lake near Revel-stoke, British Columbia. B, DDay 5: Lake Louise and Banff, BCTravel through Rogers Pass, Glacier and Yoho National Parks, and into Banff National Park, Canada’s oldest national park. En-route we will visit Lake Louise, the most photogenic spot in the Canadian Rockies - what a treat to dine at the Chateau Lake Louise! Then it’s on to Banff for a 3-night stay. B, LDay 6: Athabasca GlacierTravel north on the icefield parkway into Jas-per National Park, spellbound by the awesome landscape that surrounds us. You won’t forget the incredible “snow coach” ride on the Atha-basca Glacier, the azure blue of Peyto Lake and the majestic mountains of the Canadian Rock-ies! A local guide will entertain and educate as we explore Banff National Park. B, DDay 7: Banff, ABEmbark on a scenic float trip on the Bow River, for a different perspective of Banff National Park and its ecology. This relaxing float allows time to enjoy the grandeur of the Canadian Rocky Mountains while looking for Beaver, Elk, Osprey and more! Don’t forget your camera! When we

return to Banff, we will enjoy a gondola ride to the top of Sul-phur Mountain for a bird’s eye view. B, DDay 8: Koote-nay Park, BCTravel through scenic Koote-nay Park and Radium Hot Springs, BC. Ar-rive in White-fish, MT where we unpack our bags for a 2-night stay. B, DDay 9: Glacier National ParkExplore Gla-cier National Park aboard

the narrated “red bus jammers” and travel the “Going-to-the-Sun-Road”. Soak in the views of Glacier’s pristine forests, alpine meadows, rug-ged mountains, and spectacular lakes. We will enjoy lunch in the park. Later this afternoon, we will board the DeSmet, a boat built in 1930 and launched on Lake McDonald where she still runs today, for a tranquil boat ride and intimate observation of West Glacier. Tonight, relax and enjoy the evening at your leisure. B, LDay 10: Cascade Mountains, WAOur travels today take us through the Kaniksu and Coeur D’Alene National Forests, west on highway 2 and a scenic drive along the eastern side of the Cascade Mountains to bring us to the charming Bavarian-like village of Leavenworth. Herzlich Willkommen! B, DDay 11: Leavenworth, WAA heartfelt welcome urges us to explore this German community’s treasures. Visit the Aplets and Cotlets country store, the Leavenworth Fish Hatchery for a tour about the ecology of the area, and have leisure time in downtown Leavenworth for a Bavarian experience. Be ready to savor a dinner complete with German entertainment tonight! B, DDay 12: Return flightToday, we will fly home from Seattle, WA. B


Sept. 1-12, 2012The Rocky Mountains roll on for a thou-sand miles with snow-capped peaks, thick forests and clear gla-cial lakes. Banff was the first of the Rockies’ National Parks estab-lished in 1885 and still welcomes visitors each day. Join us as we ex-plore this incredibly majestic and inviting area.

“…thanks for making the tour of the Northwest and Canada such a suc-cess. The meals and hotels were wonder-ful. We enjoyed all the beautiful scenery and…look forward to another trip in the near future.- B. and T. Ringer”

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Sept. 5-14, 2012Sept. 13-22, 2012


Day 1: Fly into Port-land, ORAfter our flight into Portland, OR, we will visit Portland’s signature landmark, the famous Interna-tional Rose Test Gar-dens. DDay 2: Portland, ORThe sweeping view of the Columbia River Gorge is just one of many incredible sights we’ll see on our Columbia River Gorge-Mount Hood loop tour. Lunch at historic Timberline Lodge and our knowledgeable step-on guide will enhance our tour of this pristine area of Oregon. B, LDay 3: Newport, ORTake the scenic route along the coast to New-port, OR, stopping along the way to soak in the sights of beautiful beaches and scenery includ-ing the Cannon Beach “Haystack Rock”, a geo-logical Oregon landmark, and a stop at Depoe Bay. A two night stay at The Elizabeth Street Inn will delight you as each room has a balcony with a Pacific Ocean view and fresh baked cook-ies each evening! B, DDay 4: Oregon CoastBoard the 65’ Discovery for a marine discovery cruise. Whales, sea lions, sea birds, seals, light-houses and an historic bridge will be visible dur-ing our naturalist-led cruise. After the cruise, enjoy lunch in the Bayfront area in Newport. This afternoon we will visit the Oregon Coast Aquarium. We might even catch a sea lion or sea otter feeding! Enjoy leisure time to shop and browse the quaint shops before returning to the Inn. This evening we will enjoy a beach-front bonfire as we celebrate our visit to New-port, OR. (weather permitting) B, LDay 5: Crater LakeIn Florence, OR we will stop to view the mas-sive sand dunes that characterize this area of the coast. A trip to Oregon would not be com-plete without a visit to one of the most photo-graphed lakes in the country; Crater Lake. Fea-turing magnificent blues and sheer surrounding cliffs almost two thousand feet high, it is a place of immeasurable beauty. Dinner and overnight will be at the Crater Lake Lodge. B, DDay 6: Grants Pass, ORAfter a morning view from the rim of Crater

Lake, travel west to Grants Pass, OR. Board a boat for a guided excursion of Hellsgate Canyon, Rogue River travel-ing amidst close-ups of remarkable rock shapes. See the canyon where John Wayne and Kather-ine Hepburn filmed “Rooster Cogburn”.

Our boat cruise adventure includes dinner at the O.K. Corral (subject to river water levels). B, DDay 7: Redwood National ParkToday travel into Northern CA and visit Red-wood National Park and see the tallest living things on earth, evergreen trees that grow to 350 feet! This evening enjoy dinner in Fort Bragg, CA before our overnight stay. B, DDay 8: Scenic train rideThis morning we board the famous Skunk Train steam engine in its 127th year of operation! We will travel as the train did in 1885 from Fort Bragg to Northspur chugging along through the beautiful redwoods. Bring your camera as com-mon sightings include blue heron, egrets, os-prey, ducks, and the occasional lounging turtle! Did you know the trains were nicknamed for their original gas engines, which prompted folks to say, “You can smell ‘em before you can see ‘em.” In the midst of the Redwood Forest, we will enjoy a delicious catered BBQ lunch. Travel to the quaint town of Healdsburg for dinner on your own before continuing to our hotel in the San Francisco area for a 2-night stay. B, LDay 9: San FranciscoIt’s off to Pier 33 this morning to catch the ferry ride across the bay to Alcatraz Island. Formerly off-limits to the public, the “Rock” invites us to experience the beauty, history and uniqueness of this legendary federal prison. Next, enjoy the “city by the bay” with a local guide. We’ll see the architecture of the city, Chinatown, Golden Gate Park, Nob Hill, Cable Cars and many scenic views of the bay. Enjoy leisure time in Fisher-man’s Wharf to shop and explore, then dinner and a west coast sunset to complete our day. B,DDay 10: Return homeReturn flight home. B

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Combine this tour with Pacific North-west on page 42 OR Canyonlands on page 48 and take $450 off the combined per person rate!


Explore the gems of the US northwest with Sunrise Tours. This tour features Mount Hood, Pacific Coast Beach and Ocean, Crater Lake Lodge, California Red-woods, and San Fran-cisco!


September 8-13, 2012

Day 1: Port Washington, WI Our first day of travel takes us to the beautiful lakeside community of Port Wash-ington, WI. Located on Lake Michigan, this charming com-munity has been described as having “a New England fishing village charm”. DDay 2: Sturgeon Bay, WI Visit the Wisconsin Mari-time Museum with a docent-guided tour of USS Cobia, the nation’s most completely re-stored WWII submarine and view the many exhibits. En-joy lunch on your own before we make our way to Door County, one of the top ten vacation destinations in North America as de-scribed by Money Magazine. Enjoy free time in the lovely lakeside community of Sturgeon Bay before enjoying the hospitality and amenities of the Bridgeport Resort, home for the next three nights. B, DDay 3: Door CountyExplore the quaint villages found along the Green Bay side of this enchanting peninsula. Enjoy free time to discover your interests or a walk along the shoreline in one of the charm-ing towns along the way. A visit to Peninsula State Park, the crown jewel of Wisconsin state parks, will include a guided tour of one of the five historical Peninsula lighthouses. We’ll com-

plete our day with an authentic Door County fish boil where we’ll watch the sunset and be entertained by the famous “boil over”. B, D Day 4: Door CountyDiscover the Lake Michigan side of the peninsu-la with sandy beaches and rocky shoreline cliffs today. Tour Bjorklunden’s Boynton Chapel, en-joy a leisure walk along the shore in Whitefish Dunes State Park, and learn about the “lime-stone” sea caves that are nestled along the sea line. Cruise the Bay at sunset enjoying views of dramatic cliffs that dot the Door County coast-line. B, LDay 5: Wisconsin Bid farewell to the charm and serenity of Door County and travel towards home. Discover a bit of Wisconsin charm while traversing inland

traveling towards southern Wisconsin. Enjoy dinner and lively entertainment before turning in for the night. B, DDay 6: Return home Of course no visit to Wisconsin is com-plete without cheese! So before de-parting Wisconsin, visit a local cheese house for delicious samples and an op-portunity to purchase (own expense) favorites. Then it’s homeward bound – refreshed and rejuvenated from our Midwest Cape Cod experience. B

Door County – Cape Cod of the Midwest

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“We were delight-ed with the coach tour to Wisconsin…They [Sunrise Tour Manager and Driver] did a superb job, and made our first coach tour very pleasant

- B. HenningDoor County 2010”


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Sept. 10-17, 2012


Day 1: St. Louis area -Bell-ville, OHTravel east to central Ohio for an overnight stay. DDay 2: Poughkeepsie, NYTravel across Pennsylvania to New York. Enroute enjoy din-ner at Torches on the Hudson Restaurant featuring delicious food, great views of the Hud-son River, and the biggest fish tank you have likely ever seen! B, DDay 3: West Point Military In-stitute and Culinary Institute of AmericaThe oldest military academy in the country, West Point Military Academy, awaits us. Walk the paths of generals and presidents as you trace the footsteps of our country’s great lead-ers. Next, visit the lifelong home and museum of Franklin D. Roosevelt in Hyde Park, featuring a rose garden. Tonight, enjoy the pleasure of dining in one of the four-star restaurants of the Culinary Insti-tute of America!B, DDay 4: Gardens at KykuitVisit the mansion and gardens at Kykuit (home of the Rocke-feller family) and Sun-nyside (Washington Irving’s romantic riverfront home). Enjoy the quiet beauty of historic Hud-son Valley. This evening dine with views of the

Hudson River and check into the Marriott Tean-eck, NJ for a 3-night stay B, DDay 5: New York City and BroadwaySee NYC from a different perspective this day as we visit Ellis Island, where so many people be-gan new lives in the USA and you can research your family history. Also, visit the Statue of Lib-

erty and enjoy the mag-nificent view of the New York skyline from across the Hudson River. After dinner, we are off to see a Broadway theater per-formance (TBD). B, DDay 6: New York City tourExplore New York City with a local guide. Spend the day seeing such places as Central Park,

St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Fifth Avenue, Trump Tower, watching the people at Rockefeller Cen-ter and visiting the unique area of Chinatown

in lower Manhattan. This evening, rise to the “Top of the Rock” in Rockefeller Center for a bird’s eye view of the Big Apple. B, DDay 7: Eastern OhioBegin our trek home as we drive across Pennsylvania with a stop in Shanksville, PA to pay our respects at the Flight 93 Memorial, honoring those who lost their lives on 9/11. Then it’s back toward St. Louis with an overnight stay in eastern Ohio. B, DDay 8: Return homeWe arrive in St. Louis early evening. B

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Since Henry Hudson first sailed up his name-sake river over 400 years ago, people have been visiting the Hud-son Valley, rich in histo-ry and natural beauty. Combine this area with a visit to vibrant New York City on this excit-ing tour.


“Thank you for the most wonderful trip we have had in a long time.

- M. PitcherNY/Hudson Valley 2010

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Sept. 18-28, 2012


Day 1: Hays, KSColorado begs to be explored and we are on our way! Begin our journey west with an overnight in Hays, KS. DDay 2: Colorado Springs, COTravel to Colorado Springs for a visit to the U.S. Air Force Academy Chapel before we settle in for our 2-night stay. B, DDay 3: Pike’s PeakIt is no wonder the poem and song “Amer-ica the Beautiful” was inspired by the views from Pikes Peak. See for yourself as you take the Pike’s Peak Cog Railway to the top! After lunch at the four-star rated Cliff House, we’re off to the Garden of the Gods, Colorado’s version of Eden that con-tains windswept rock formations and sandstone towers with names like “Kissing Camels” and “Weeping Indian”. B, L Day 4: Canon City, COTravel to Canon City, CO, and board the Royal Gorge Train for a 24-mile journey into the can-yon. Next we visit Great Sand Dunes National Monument. The wind-swept dunes rise 750 feet high against the beautiful backdrop of the rugged Sangre de Cristo Mountain. Alamosa, CO, is our home for the night. B, DDay 5: Durango, CORelax and enjoy our scenic drive west towards Durango with interesting stops along the way. Overnight in Durango for 2 nights. B, DDay 6: Mesa Verde National ParkSpend the day exploring Mesa Verde National Park with local guide. This UNESCO World Heri-tage Site is home to over 4,000 known archeo-logical sites and cliff dwellings, this is one of the top 5 “must see” sites in Colorado according to ABA. B, DDay 7: Durango-Silverton Railroad

This morning it’s “All Aboard” as we meet the Durango-Silverton narrow-gauge train. The line was constructed to haul silver and gold ore from the San Juan Mountains but passengers soon realized it was the VIEW that was truly precious! After lunch in Silverton, we’ll drive the “Million Dollar Highway”, visit the little mountain town of Ouray, known as “Switzerland of the Rock-ies”, and continue our scenic drive to Gunnison National Monument for an eagle’s eye view of the Black Canyon. Overnight in Grand Junction, CO. B, L Day 8: Colorado National Monument Visit the Colorado National Monument this morning. You will see sheer-walled, red rock canyons and you may even spy bighorn sheep and soaring eagles. Later, drive eastward on I-70, traveling through the beautiful Glenwood Canyon towards Denver, CO. B, DDay 9: DenverToday is devoted to exploring Denver, CO, the Mile High City. Tour the Denver U.S. Mint (based on availability), Coors Brewery and the state Capitol. For our last evening in the foot-

hills of the Rockies, enjoy dinner and an evening of entertain-ment at one of the outstanding cultural centers in the Denver area. B, DDay 10: Mid-KansasWe say adieu to the mountains and elevations to travel east into Kansas for our overnight stay in Salina, KS. B, DDay 11: Return homeWe arrive home with treasured memories of our adventure in majestic Colorado. B

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Come with us to ex-plore Colorado’s ma-jestic mountains, natural beauty and friendly folk. Take the world’s highest cog railroad to the summit of Pikes Peak, a scenic train ride through the Royal Gorge, and the vintage steam train Durango & Silver-ton on this great ad-venture. Gaze at the awe-inspiring scen-ery while traveling between historic and lively, colorful Colo-rado cities!

Do you know why Colo-rado is nicknamed the Centennial State? Colorado is nicknamed the Centennial State because it entered the union as the 38th state in 1876, 100 years after the signing of the Decla-ration of Independence!


Day 1: OhioTravel to Northern Ohio. DDay 2: Historic Jefferson Clinton Hotel, Syra-cuse, NYArrive in Syracuse, NY and check into the Jeffer-son Clinton Hotel, a “Historic Hotel of America”, which was built in 1927 and is located in the historic Armory Square neighborhood of down-town Syracuse. B, DDay 3: The Sagamore on Lake George, Bolton Landing, NYVisit the Erie Canal Museum, housed within the only surviving weighlock building in the US, to learn about the economic importance and en-gineering achievement of the Canal. Check into the beautiful Sagamore Resort on Lake George for a two-night stay and enjoy a guided tour of this historic property. Originally built in 1883 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Sagamore is found on a private is-land (Green Island) on Lake George, all of which are located within New York Adirondack State Park. In 1954, the hotel hosted the National Governor’s Conference, presided over by Vice President Richard M. Nixon, and hosted by Gov-ernor Thomas E. Dewey. Lake and foliage views from the Resort are priceless! Enjoy a delecta-ble dinner at the Resort this evening. B, DDay 4: Lake George luncheon cruiseEnjoy a morning of leisure at the Resort before a lunch cruise aboard the Lac du Saint Sacre-ment, the largest cruise ship on Lake George. Spend a relaxing evening as you wish amidst the fall beauty at the Sagamore. B, LDay 5: Omni Mt. Washington Resort, Bretton Woods, NHTravel into the White Mountains of New Hamp-shire for a two-night stay at the Omni Mt. Wash-

ington Resort, a masterpiece of Spanish Renais-sance architecture completed in 1902 after two years of work by 250 Italian master craftsmen. The Resort, a National Historic Landmark, has recently undergone $60 million in renovations. Celebrities, politicians, and dignitaries have long sought the comfort of the Mt. Washington Resort; you can still see Babe Ruth’s golf locker at the Hotel, which was also the site of the 1944 Bret-ton Woods Inter-national Monetary Conference which established the US Dollar as the backbone of inter-national exchange. After a guided tour of the property, enjoy a delicious meal on property. B, DDay 6: Conway Scenic Railway Take a scenic ride through the White Mountain National Forest on the Kancamagus Highway, known locally as “the Kanc”, to Conway, NH. Enjoy a nostalgic train ride aboard the Conway Scenic Railway, featuring a delicious three-course lunch. Enjoy an evening on your own at the Omni Mt. Washington Resort. B, LDay 7: Colony Hotel, Kennebunkport, METravel to the coast of Maine and the Colony Ho-tel, a “Historic Hotel of America” in Kennebunk-port, ME. The Colony enjoys a spectacular lo-cation on a rock promontory overlooking the Atlantic Ocean at the mouth of the Kennebunk River. Featuring a heated saltwater pool and beautiful gardens, the hotel is located within

walking distance of the charm-ing village of Kennebunkport. B, DDay 8: Newburgh, NYAfter a leisurely morning in Kennebunkport, travel to New-burgh, NY for dinner at Sunrise favorite, Torches on the Hud-son, featuring delicious food, great views of the Hudson River, and the biggest fish tank you have likely ever seen! B, DDay 9 OhioTravel to Northern Ohio. B, DDay 10: Return home


Sept. 21-30, 2012

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Sept. 23-Oct. 1, 2012

Per person rates*double $2237triple/quad $2030single $2858* Includes roundtrip air-fare from STL.

Day 1: Cedar City, UTFly into Las Vegas and travel to Cedar City for a 2-night stay. Begin the tour of the rugged west with dinner and Cowboy poetry. B, DDay 2: Bryce CanyonExplore spectacular Bryce Canyon National Park, famous for its multi-colored Hoodoos, a unique geological formation and some of the world’s best air quality. Then discover the often missed Cedar Breaks National Monument, known for an enchanting mixture of delicate shades of colors, like the icing on an extravagant wedding cake! B, DDay 3: Capitol Reef and Moab Visit Capitol Reef National Park; known for a water pocket fold, a giant wrinkle in the Earth’s crust and its fruit orchards. Discover the small resort town of Moab, UT located at the center of some of the most stunning red rock landscapes on Earth. Tonight’s treat: a hearty barbeque din-ner, then an exhilarating boat ride followed by a spectacular light and sound show. Two nights rest in the heart of this quaint western town. B, DDay 4: Canyonlands National ParkDiscover the sculpted pinnacles and buttes of Canyonlands National Park and enjoy the com-manding views across many miles of very deep canyons in all directions. Marvel at the amazing views of the snaking meanders of the Colorado River at one of the most photographed scenic vistas: Dead Horse Point State Park. A picnic lunch on the riverside, then discover the red rock landscape of Arches National Monument, the worlds’ largest concentration of natural stone arches. Enjoy an evening at leisure. B,L

Day 5: From Monument Valley to Lake PowellHear about Native American heritage of this area as we explore the back roads of Monument Valley, the eighth wonder of the world. A Nava-jo guide will lead us amongst perhaps the most enduring and definitive images of the American West. Picnic lunch amongst the spellbinding graceful scenery just tastes wondrous, doesn’t it? Cross into Arizona for a cruise on beautiful Lake Powell. The boat takes us into both Na-vajo with its tapestry laden walls and through twisting Antelope canyons – one where we can almost touch the sides of the cliffs! B, L, DDay 6: Grand Canyon – North Rim The mysteries of Glen Canyon Dam are dimin-ished with a guided tour to the crest and inside the dam before traveling to the north rim of the Grand Canyon. Less visited than the south rim, but truly as beautiful, enjoy spectacular views from Point Imperial, highest point on the can-yon rim. Sit back in the rocking chairs on the front porch of the Western Cabins at historic Grand Canyon Lodge footsteps from the Can-yon’s rim during this one night stay inside the Grand Canyon National Park. Day 7: North Rim ExploredWake up to the still of the park then send greet-ings echoing across the Grand Canyon as you explore the park at leisure. Delight in the seem-ingly unlimited views from the North rim with a step-on guide before heading to Kanab, UT for the night. B, DB, DDay 8: Zion National Park Follow the lush Virgin River along U-9 into Zion National Park where you are surrounded by

massive canyon walls and a unique landscape of pet-rified sand dunes. A visit to Valley of Fire Nevada’s oldest state park rich with red sandstone formations and the stark beauty of the Mojave Desert before checking into the four star Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino .B, DDay 9: Fly HomeReflect on the truly spec-tacular natural beauty we have explored as we fly home. B

Come explore the southern Utah Can-yonlands and discov-er it’s monumental beauty!

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Combine this tour with Northwest Coast on page 43 and take $450 off the com-bined per person rate!

“Thank you for the wonderful trip to the Canyonlands. This was our first tour and it was spectacular. We are already think-ing of our next trip with your company.

- E. KellmannCanyonlands 2009”

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CancellationsOur refund policy for cancellations varies according to the type of tour. Your deposit is fully refundable up to the final payment due date. On any cancellation made after final payment is due, we reserve the right to withhold monies for non-refundable ex-penses.All motorcoach: Full refund up to the day of departure for medical reasons except for non-refundable expenses to us. Many hotels, restaurants & activities require pre-payment.Fly/Coach: The motorcoach portion of the tour is fully refundable (except for non-refundable expenses incurred by us) up to the day before departure for medical rea-sons. The refund of the flight portion of the cost is dictated by the airline. If we can get a refund on the flight or find someone to use the ticket, we will certainly pass that refund on to you. However, if we cannot obtain a refund, we will be unable to re-fund that portion of the tour price.Cruise and International tours: Refund for cancellation of cruises and international tours depend on the cruise line or tour op-erator. Please call for questions on a spe-cific cruise or tour.Final PaymentYour final payment is due 30 days before departure for an all-motorcoach tour and 60 days before departure for tours involv-ing air unless otherwise noted. One-day tour payments are due in full upon reser-vation. Please call us in reference to cruise payment deadlines. Tour Price Inclusions (and tipping policy)The price of the tour includes all attrac-tions, lodging, motorcoach transportation, breakfast and dinner daily (unless noted otherwise), and tips for hotel, airport, and restaurant personnel. If the tour involves air travel, the cost of the ticket is included unless otherwise noted. Tips for the driver, tour managers, and step-on guides are left to the discretion of the traveler and should be in accordance with services received.Trip InsuranceFor 2 main reasons we highly recom-mend the purchase of trip insurance and can provide information on Berkley Insur-ance: 1) Trip interruption – There are cir-cumstances that can prevent passengers from fully participating in a tour and may require an early departure or extended stay. For example, if a passenger suffers

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

Method of PaymentsFor deposits we accept checks or cash. For final payment we accept Visa, Mastercard, check or cash.Seating on the MotorcoachSeating is assigned and will be rotated on a daily basis. Special seating requests are honored on the basis of availability. Paying the single fare does NOT ensure you will have a seat to yourself on the coach, it only ensures you a room by yourself.ResponsibilitySunrise Tours is not responsible for any in-jury, delay, loss or accident due to any act or negligence on the part of any person or company rendering services on any of our tours. We reserve the right to change any itinerary. After You Book A Tour...After you have booked a tour and we have received your deposit, the following is a schedule of correspondences:1) confirmation of deposit received2) your final payment is due 30 days before departure for an all-motorcoach tour or 60 days before departure for tours involving air (please note you will NOT receive an in-voice when final payment is due)3) you will receive a letter about 2-3 weeks prior to departure that will include your luggage tags and important details such as pick-up times and locations, hotel phone #’s, what to bring etc..It will also include a detailed itinerary (subject to change). Please bring this with you on tour.Groups1) On scheduled trips, we provide 1 com-plimentary tour for 20 paid passsengers, or a 5% commission for fundraising efforts.2) Have an idea? Let us know. We will cre-ate a trip just for your groups’ interest and budget.3) You don’t have to “fill the bus”, because all of our scheduled tours are open to any number of members. If 10 members sign up for any scheduled trip, we come to your location in the St. Louis metro area, pick them up, and show them a great time.PicturesBy signing up for and participating in a tour, you are agreeing to have any pictures taken on tour published in Sunrise Tours printed or web material. If you do not wish to have your picture used in any form by Sunrise Tours, please notify us prior to traveling.

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How to Book a Tour:1. When you decide on a tour, you are welcome to give us a call to reserve your space and then continue to complete the following steps, or you can simply move on to step #22. Complete the above booking form. Please include any special requirements (diet, room, no steps etc.)3. Determine what deposit is necessary for your tour according to the following: motorcoach or fly/coach tours 5 or more days long - $100 per person motorcoach or fly/coach tours less than 5 days - $50 per person cruises and overseas tours - please call (deposits vary)4. Mail in the form along with the deposit to: (make checks payable to) Sunrise Tours 1819 Lynch Street St.Louis, MO 631185. Please take a minute to read our policies and procedures.

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Top 10 most visited National Parks in 2010:1) SmokyMountain (Fall in the Smokies, page 8)2) Grand Canyon (Canyonlands, page 48)3) Yosemite (Explore Mid-California, page 24)4) Yellowstone (Yellowstone, pages 32 and 38)5) Rocky Mountain (Yellowstone, pages 32)6) Olympia National Park in WA7) Grand Tetons (Yellowstone, pages 32 and 38, pictured below)8) Zion (Canyonlands, page 48)9) Acadia 10) Cuyahoga Valley (Cuyahoga Valley Fall Color, page 9)

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