The Senior Newspaper & Travelrite International invite you to join us on the

New Orleans, Nottoway, St Francisville, Natchez,

Vicksburg, Greenville, Memphis, Nashville

5 to 23 October, 2018

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New Orleans to Memphis and Nashville aboard American Queen

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DAY 1 Friday 5 October 2018 New OrleansToday we depart Australia on our flight to Dallas Fort Worth, connecting through to New Orleans, the birthplace of jazz. We cross the International Date Line and arrive in New Orleans on the day we depart. On arrival we will check into our hotel, located in the French Quarter, famous for its historic homes and architectural treasures.

DAY 2 Saturday 6 October 2018 New OrleansThis morning we will have a comprehensive coach tour of New Orleans and surrounding region with a local guide, including visits to an above ground cemetery. Discover the many diverse cultures that have made New Orleans unique. The afternoon will be free to explore New Orleans at your leisure. There is so much to do and see in the French Quarter – you may like to have lunch at a Cajun restaurant or take a ride on the famous St. Charles Avenue Streetcar (all optional). This evening we will have a welcome dinner.

DAY 3 Sunday 7 October 2018 New OrleansThis morning we will travel from New Orleans to experience a swamp tour by air boat. See the beauty of the marshes and swamps, you may even see alligators, snakes and turtles! We later return to New Orleans where the rest of the afternoon will be free.

DAY 4 Monday 8 October 2018 EmbarkationThe morning will be free. This afternoon we are transferred by coach to the port and board The American Queen to begin our fabulous voyage. In the evening enjoy a Welcome Aboard Dinner.

DAY 5 Tuesday 9 October 2018 NottowayThis morning we arrive at Nottoway, the South’s largest, most glorious remaining Antebellum mansion with a rich history dating back to 1859. This stunning historical plantation lies between Baton Rouge and New Orleans and offers a view of a truly grand plantation. The mansion flaunts three-floors, 64-bedrooms, and displays an incredible 22 white square columns. The most popular room among guests is the White Ballroom, which is painted entirely in white and displays elaborate gold décor throughout. Rooms are trimmed in custom plaster frieze made from Spanish moss, clay, plaster, and mud and are all original to the house.

DAY 6 Wednesday 10 October 2018 St FrancisvilleEstablished in 1809, St. Francisville is the oldest town in the Florida Parishes. Below where St. Francisville is located currently, was a settlement called Bayou Sara in the 1790’s. When this settlement was destroyed by flooding and fires, many of the structures and artifacts were hauled up the bluff into St. Francisville, where they are still standing. The town is referred to as “two miles long and two yards wide,” but that definitely doesn’t mean they have nothing to offer! Stop in at one of the unique shops, historical homes, beautiful churches, or breathtaking parks and you will agree. Spanish moss trees grow throughout the town, which creates a beautiful southern comfort to the atmosphere.

Travel on the largest, most opulent riverboat in the world.

Complimentary cappuccino, espresso, bottled water and soft drinks throughout your journey.

Complimentary wine and beer at dinner.

Gracious, friendly service from professionally trained all-American staff.

Public rooms and accommodations are decorated with Victorian charm and carefully selected antiques.

Elegant-casual attire throughout your voyage – no formal wear required.

Lectures by the Riverlorian, our onboard river historian.

Professional showboat-style entertainment nightly.

Nightly dancing to swing and big band music.

New Orleans to Memphis and Nashville

aboard American Queen

MississippiRiver Boat Cruise

The largest steamboat ever built, the grand American Queen is a gracious and

elegant triumph of American ingenuity.

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DAY 11 Monday 15 October 2018 Memphis This morning disembark in Memphis, home of Elvis Presley and birthplace of rock’n’roll. We first visit Graceland, the famous mansion owned by Elvis Presley. We will see all the attractions including the mansion, the grave site, Elivs’s plane collection and The Automobile Museum. This afternoon we have a sightseeing tour of Memphis and visit the National Civil Rights Museum (the motel – now museum – where Dr Martin Luther King was assassinated). This evening we will visit Beale Street, where we take in the atmosphere and music of this colourful precinct.

DAY 12 Tuesday 16 October 2018 MemphisThis morning we will visit the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Roll Soul Museum. This afternoon we have a guided tour of Sun Studios made famous in the 1950s as the recording studio, where Elvis, Johnny Cash, and others recorded many famous hit songs. The evening we have an included dinner.

DAY 13 Wednesday 17 October 2018 MemphisToday is American Independence Day and is a nation-wide public holiday. A free day to relax and enjoy the city of Memphis.

DAY 14 Thursday 18 October 2018 NashvilleToday we travel by coach to the picturesque village of Lynchburg, for a guided tour of the famous Jack Daniel’s Distillery. We will have lunch at Miss Mary Bobo’s Boarding House, in Lynchburg, which has offered traditional ‘southern’ dining in a two-story 1867 mansion since 1908. We will continue on to Nashville where we stay for the next three nights.

DAY 15 Friday 19 October 2018 NashvilleToday we have a sightseeing tour of Nashville, home of country music. With our local guide we will enjoy the sights including the Opryland area, the beautifully restored Ryman Auditorium (Grand Ole Opry venue ‘til 1974), we also visit the incredible Opryland Hotel (famous for its fabulous lobbies and beautiful indoor gardens), Centennial Park (see full scale replica of Greek Parthenon) and exclusive residential areas. This evening we enjoy a big night out at Nashville’s famous Grand Ole Opry. This fantastic show features up to 20 legendary country music artists.

DAY 16 Saturday 20 October 2018 NashvilleA free day to explore Nashville and to relax. This evening we have a final night dinner to celebrate our tour and cruise of the South of the USA.

DAY 17 Sunday 21 October 2018 DepartureThis morning we will be transferred to the airport for the flights to Australia.

DAY 18 Monday 22 October 2018 In flight

DAY 19 Tuesday 23 October 2018 Arrive AustraliaWe arrive back in Australia today and tour arrangements conclude.

DAY 7 Thursday 11 October 2018 NatchezToday we step into the plantation lifestyle of the antebellum south in Natchez, site of numerous restored mansions. Visit historic Jefferson College, or just amble down the Natchez Trace. From Spring Pilgrimage to Christmas, there’s no shortage of excitement in this small town as you tour the antebellum mansions, drink in the history and enjoy the evening entertainment. We take a narrated tour of Longwood and Stanton Hall. Stanton Hall was built in 1857 and is considered the grandest of the Natchez mansions. Longwood, built in 1861, is the largest octagonal house in the United States, standing six stories high and topped with a 25-foot finial. Also on our route is Twin Oaks, the antebellum mansion of Regina Charboneau, the Chef de Cuisine of the American Queen.

DAY 8 Friday 12 October 2018 VicksburgThis morning discover a unique blend of old and new in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Billed as the “Red Carpet City of the South,” Southern hospitality is alive and well and awaiting your arrival. We board a hop-on hop-off Steamcoach for a narrated tour experience of Vicksburg, a city bursting at the seams with local culture, character, art, entertainment and outdoor adventure. Vicksburg perfectly blends Southern culture and heritage with exciting modern-day attractions. We will stop at The Church of the Holy Trinity, a place of spiritual refreshment to Vicksburg for more than 125 years. Two blocks from the church we visit the Southern Cultural Heritage Center. Our next stop is the Vicksburg Battlefield Visitor’s Center. As we return to the downtown area, continue to the Old Courthouse Museum, which showcases thousands of artifacts from pre-Columbian times to Civil War implements, and visit the Levee St. Museum. Finally, we stop at Washington Street for more shopping, or discover other interesting museums including the Biedenharn Coca-Cola Museum and Yesterday’s Children Antique Doll and Toy Museum.

DAY 9 Saturday 13 October 2018 GreenvilleGreenville is at the very heart and soul of Mississippi Delta. Located on the banks of Lake Fergusson, Greenville is a short distance from Indianola, the birthplace of B.B. King. Many authors and writers were born or reside in the small town of Greenville; local legend says that the Greenville water grows writers. Board our hop-on hop-off Steamcoach for a narrated tour experience of Greenville. We stop at Greenville History Museum, Hebrew Union Congregation Temple and Museum, 1927 Flood Museum, E.E. Bass Cultural Arts Center, Greenville’s Writers Exhibit at the Percy Library, Washington County Courthouse and Trop Casino.

DAY 10 Sunday 14 October 2018 River Cruising Settle into a rocking chair and just let the scenery glide by. Or join in the fun of our numerous onboard activities. Your full day of leisurely steamboating on the river sets the tone for an unforgettable vacation.

Although filled with today’s modern amenities, her rooms and accommodations display all the opulence of the American Victorian era. Glistening woodwork, fresh flowers and antiques adorn her interior spaces. Outside, lacy filigree evokes memories of the many stately riverboats that preceded her and so inspired her designers.

While on board, you can select a volume from the vast collection in the Mark Twain Gallery, the boat’s library. Or enjoy a sing-along in the Main Deck Lounge, and then tap your toes to a lavish show in the two-deck-tall Grand Saloon, the most elegant showplace on the river.

Combining the best of the old and the new, this beautiful lady of the river epitomizes the grace and grandeur that has made River Cruising a cherished American tradition for more than two centuries. One voyage and you’ll see why.

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Tour Operator: Travelrite International Pty Ltd. ACN 005 817 0781 (Travelrite) is the tour operator.Tour Costs: The tour costs are based on airfare, general transport, accommodation costs and foreign exchange rate at 1 March 2017. Travelrite reserves the right to alter the costs if any of these factors change, giving any passenger that has booked the right to withdraw with full refund of monies paid or modify arrangements. No alterations to costings will be made within 90 days of departure from Australia.Deposits and Payments: A deposit of $900 per passenger is required at the time of booking. Full payment will be required 120 days before departure. A 1.5% administration charge will be added to payment by Visa and Mastercard and 3% for payment by AMEX.After we have confirmed your cruise booking a deposit of 25% of the cruise fare will be due and payable.Air Taxes: Air taxes are an indication only. If air taxes change due to government and airport regulations and currency fluctuations Travelrite International reserves the right to charge additional amounts.Cancellations: Number of days before sailing.Days prior to Departure Cancellation FeeOver 120 days $900120 - 91 days 50% of full fare90 days or less 100% of full fareNon appearance/no written notice 100% of full fareMinimum Tour Numbers: The tour has been costed on the basis of a minimum number of passengers having booked 120 days prior to departure. Travelrite reserves the right to cancel the tour, giving a full refund of all monies paid or offer arrangements to proceed with the tour at a

modified cost if the minimum number is not achieved.Refunds: The tour is based on arrangements which do not allow for any refunds in respect to sightseeing, accommodation, meals, airfare or other services not utilised after the tour has commenced.Travel Documents: All passengers will require a valid passport. If on non-Australian passport, an Australian Re-entry Permit is required. Baggage: All passengers qualify for the 20kg free baggage allowance.Responsibility: Travelrite International Pty Ltd. (ATAS number A10538) is the tour organiser. Travelrite acts only as agents in making of arrangements with carriers, hoteliers and others for the tour. As a result we cannot accept liability for any act or omission whatsoever, whether negligent or otherwise of those carriers, hoteliers or other persons providing services in connection with the tour over whom we have no direct or exclusive control. We do not accept responsibility for any injury, damage, loss, delay, change of schedule or any other events which are beyond our direct control, such as, but not limited to, war, flood, fire, civil disturbance, terrorism, acts of God, acts of government, or any other authorities, accidents to or failure of machinery or equipment, or industrial action. The passage contract in use by the carriers concerned, when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the transportation companies or firms and the purchasers of these tours and the passengers. Baggage is at own risk throughout the tour. The contract shall be construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Victoria, Australia and any action must be undertaken in the State of Victoria

How to book: Bookings can be made by sending full names and addresses of intending tour members with a deposit of $900 to:

Travelrite International Pty Ltd423 Whitehorse RoadBalwyn, Victoria 3103Further information can be obtained by telephoning

Toll Free: 1800 630 343Phone: (03) 8803 6868Fax: (03) 9836 8068Email: balwyn@travelrite.com.auwww.travelrite.com.au

About Travelrite International: Travelrite International Pty Ltd is a well-established travel company which has been operating in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne for more than 24 years. It is fully accredited (ATAS No. A10538) and has two fully accredited IATA offices – Heathmont and Balwyn. As such, it directly represents the major airlines of the world and all major domestic and international tour and transport operators. Travelrite International Pry Ltd is a full member of the Australian Federation of Travel Agents – AFTA.

General information and booking conditionsInternational touring can involve a considerable amount of walking and stair climbing in the places visited and it is important that all tour participants have a level of physical fitness that allows them to take part in this activity without the need of assistance from others.

Extending: You can extend your stay in America at minimal additional cost.

Included in the tour price :• Return economy-class airfare to USA (Melb/Syd/Bris).• The river cruise on the American Queen as listed in the itinerary.• Accommodation in centrally located first-class with private

facilities, on twin-share basis in New Orleans, Memphis and Nashville.

• Hotel taxes and service charges.• All meals on the American Queen.• Continental breakfasts daily.• 3 dinners and 1 lunch.• Entry to all sightseeing attractions mentioned in the itinerary,

except for those marked optional.• Transport by first-class chartered coaches throughout.

All airport/hotel/transfers. Porterage of 1 piece of luggage per person.• Hotel taxes and service charges.• Tour leadership by Travelrite International.

Not included in the price: • Travel insurance is essential.• All items of personal nature, such as drinks, room service,

laundry and phone calls.• Meals and drinks, unless specified in itinerary apart from the

American Queen as they are all included.• Entry to concerts/entertainment, other than those listed in

the itinerary.• International airport and departure taxes above the rate quoted.• Domestic flight connections to and from departure city.

5 to 23 October, 2018

New Orleans to Memphis and Nashville aboard American Queen

MississippiRiver Boat Cruise

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Per person in twin-share cabins in AUS$

Cabin Description Deck Twin- Single Grade share Fare Fare

E Inside 3 8925 12775

D Deluxe Outside with Bay Windows 2 11615 18110

C Outside with Shared Balcony 2,3,4 12040 18950

B Outside with Shared Balcony 4 12460 19795

A Deluxe Outside with Private Balcony 3 12750 20350

AA Superior Outside with Shared Balcony 4,5 13035 20915

AAA Suite with Shared Balcony 5 13460 21760

FS Family Suites with Shared Balcony 4 15295 25410

LS Luxury Suites with Private or Shared Balcony 3,5 16290 27375

OS Owner’s Suite with Exclusive Balcony 5 19360 32995

SI Single Inside 4 11995

SO Single Outside with shared Balcony 3 16285

Included air taxes as at 1/3/17 875 875Included port charges and ship taxes 239 239Included cruise gratuities 154 154