CLUBMail: Fall 2015

FALL 2015

YOUR TICKET TO GREAT THEATER AND TRAVEL!

FALL TRAVEL ISSUE INSIDE: 2016 Travel Guide Boston Theater Weekends Australia Portugal Italy San Francisco The President’s Trip and more!

PLUS: Your tickets for Beautiful, Once, Pippin, Cabaret Elf, Sister Act and more!

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In this issue…

THEATER &

THEATER OCTOBER 2015

Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler: 11 A Ballet by John Neumeier 10/22–11/1 Saturday Night, Sunday Morning 10/23–11/21 14 Rockport Music: David Deveau – Piano 10/24 13 Casa Valentina 10/24–11/28 15

NOVEMBER 2015

Beautiful—The Carole King Musical 11/3–15 5 Sister Act 11/3–15 12 Rockport Music: Acoustic Alchemy 11/13 13 Elf the Musical* 11/17–12/6 7 Rockport Music: 13 Jimmy Webb & Karla Bonoff 11/22 The Nutcracker 11/27–12/31 11

DECEMBER 2015

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 12/1–6 7 A Christmas Carol 12/4–23 12 Buyer & Cellar 12/4–1/3 14 Rockport Music: 13 Cape Ann Big Band Holiday Show 12/5 Once 12/8–27 5

JANUARY 2016

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* 1/6–10 8 Violet 1/9–2/6 15 Sondheim on Sondheim 1/15–2/21 14 * Family Theater Packages Available!

FEBRUARY 2016

Love Letters 2/2–7 6 Pippin 2/2–14 6

MARCH 2016

Fast Company 3/4–27 14 Bootycandy 3/12–4/9 15 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 3/17–20 12 Rodgers & Hammerstein’s 6 The Sound of Music 3/29–4/10

APRIL 2016

The Wizard of Oz 4/12–24 9 Swan Lake 4/29–5/26 11

MAY 2016

Dogfight 5/7–6/4 15 Riverdance: The 20th Anniversary 9 World Tour 5/10–15

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JUNE 2016

Matilda the Musical 6/14–26 10

JULY 2016

If/Then 7/5–17 10

EXCITING THEATER GETAWAYS! BOSTON THEATER WEEKENDS

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Beautiful—The Carole King Musical 11/7–8, 11/14–15, 2015 Once 12/12–13, 2015 Pippin 2/6–7, 2016 The Sound of Music 4/9–10, 2016

TRAVEL DECEMBER 2015

Christmastime in Ogunquit 12/11-13 New Year’s in Boston 12/31/15-1/1/16

JANUARY 2016

Providence Theater Weekend: Cabaret 1/30-31

FEBRUARY 2016 Portuguese Riviera 2/12-19 Costa Rica 2/13-21

MARCH 2016

Florence & Rome 3/18-25

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APRIL 2016

Paris Escape 4/2-8 32 Washington, D.C. 18 Cherry Blossom Festival 4/8-11 Venice 4/16-22 33 Tropical Costa Rica 4/16-24 61 The French Riviera, Provence & Paris 4/16-24 35 Amsterdam, Luxembourg & Brussels 4/16-25 37 Spirit of the Emerald Isle 4/16-27 60 The Greek Islands 4/16-28 36 San Antonio Getaway 4/17-21 63 Southern Charm 4/17-23 62 America’s Music Cities 4/17-24 64

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TRAVEL Guide New Orleans 4/18-22 Virginia’s International Tattoo & Azalea Festival 4/21-25 The Beauty of Britain 4/21-29 Classic Tuscany 4/23-5/1 Budapest, Vienna & Prague 4/26-5/5

MAY 2016

Enchanting Umbria 5/7-15 Walking in Liguria & the Cinque Terre 5/7-15 Italy’s Seaside Resorts 5/13-22 Canyon Country 5/12-20 Italy’s Cilento Coast 5/15-23 Canadian Tulip Festival & 1000 Islands 5/20-23

JUNE 2016

America the Beautiful 6/1-13 Tanzania Wildlife Safari 6/13-24 Explore the Alpine Countries 6/16-28 America’s Cowboy Country 6/17-24 Bar Harbor 6/24-26

JULY 2016

Canada’s Atlantic Coast 7/3-9 The French Riviera, Provence & Paris 7/9-17 Rio, Iguassu Falls & Buenos Aires 7/11-20 Edinburgh & Castles of Scotland 7/14-23 Highlights of Northern Europe 7/21-8/1

AUGUST 2016

Switzerland, Alsace & the Black Forest 8/4-15 Quebec City & Montreal 8/7-11 Northern National Parks 8/12-19 Jewels of Alpine Europe 8/15-27 Galapagos Islands Cruise & Ecuador 8/22-31 America’s National Parks 8/29-9/6

SEPTEMBER 2016

U.S. National Parks 9/2-13 Sardinia & Rome 9/3-11 p. 23 p. 48 Australia 9/5-18 Budapest, Vienna & Prague 9/6-15 Colorado Adventure 9/7-12 Mackinac Island 9/8-15 South Dakota: Badlands & Black Hills 9/9-15 Puglia, Basilicata & Calabria 9/9-17 The Rocky Mountains of Colorado & Utah 9/10-18

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Netherlands, Belgium & Paris 9/12-22 The Greek Islands 9/13-25 Switzerland, Austria, & Munich Oktoberfest 9/14-23 Paris, Venice & Vienna 9/15-26 New Zealand 9/15-29 Swiss & Italian Charm 9/17-25 San Francisco & Wine Country 9/23-29 The Amalfi Coast 9/24-10/2 The Azores 9/25-10/2 Canyon Country 9/29-10/7

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The Amalfi Coast 10/1-9 The Azores 10/2-9 Classic Tuscany 10/8-16

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Extraordinary destinations.

Longer stays. Multiple departure dates.

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NEW TO THE CLUB? WELCOME! L

.ong-time member? Thank you! The 2015-2016 theater season .. .explodes this fall with the Tony Award-winning Beautiful—The Carole King Musical followed by the highly-anticipated return of Once; Love Letters starring Ryan O’Neal and Ali MacGraw; some of the best family programming ever, including Elf, Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, The Sound of Music and Matilda; and certainly one of the highlights of the season, the 20th Anniversary World Tour of Riverdance! I do not have to tell you that tickets will sell quickly. And we have them.

As we always have—since 1956 when Show of the Month Club, the first theater club of its kind, started providing the best seats at a discount to its members. It wasn’t long after that the Club began to offer affordable travel as well. Today, after more than 50 years and thousands of trips, The Travel Club has established its own identity as a companion to the venerable Show of the Month Club.

The Travel Club offers trips to the world’s most desired destinations, including many in New England. Think of The Club as your private travel agency where your travel advisor knows you and is easily available on the phone! Plus…

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Our groups are small—usually around 20 to 25 travelers.

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All departures are from Boston’s Logan Airport on regularly scheduled, major airlines.

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Traveling solo? The Club offers the lowest single supplements in the industry.

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And our trips are legendary for value. Our motto is Spend Less, Travel more!

Enjoy the new ClubMAIL! And please call Barbara and Kim with your questions.

See you at the theater…or in Italy next spring on the President’s Trip!

Tim Montgomery, President

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THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

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BEAUTIFUL—THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL Playing: November 3–15 Order by: October 2 Run time: 2 hrs. 20 min.

BE AUTIFUL —The Carole King Musical tells the Tony Award-winning inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.

THE SHUBERT THEATRE 265 Tremont Street, Boston

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ONCE

Winner of eight 2012 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Once is a truly original Broadway experience. Featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians who play their own instruments onstage, Once tells the enchanting tale of a Dublin street musician who’s about to give up on his dream when a beautiful young woman takes a sudden interest in his haunting love songs. As the chemistry between them grows, his music soars to powerful new heights...but their unlikely connection turns out to be deeper and more complex than your everyday romance. Emotionally captivating and theatrically breathtaking, Once draws you in from the very first note and never lets go. It’s an unforgettable story about going for your dreams...not living in fear...and the power of music to connect all of us.

Playing: December 8–27 Order by: November 13 Run time: 2 hrs. 15 min.

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THE SHUBERT THEATRE 265 Tremont Street, Boston

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LOVE LETTERS— STARRING ALI MACGRAW AND RYAN O’NEAL

A 2014 New York Times Critics Pick. A nd re w Makepeace Ladd III wrote his first letter to Melissa Gardner to tell her she looked Playing: February 2–7, 2016 like a lost princess. They were Order by: January 8 both seven years old. For the Run time: 1 hr. 30 min. next 50 years, through personal triumphs and despair, through wars and marriages and children and careers, they poured out the secrets of their hearts to each other. They defied a fate that schemed to keep them apart, and lived—through letters—for the one most meaningful thing, their undying love for each other. Directed by Gregory Mosher, written by celebrated playwright A.R. Gurney, and starring Love Story Oscar nominees Ali MacGraw and Ryan O’Neal. Don’t miss this enduring romance about first loves and second chances.

THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

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PIPPIN

Pippin is coming back to where it all began…this captivating new production originated at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, MA and went on to Broadway where it won the Tony Award for Best Musical Revival. Directed by Tony winner and A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus (Hair and The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess), Pippin was declared by The New York Times as “Astonishing. A Pippin for the 21st century.” With a beloved score by Tony nominee Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), Pippin tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life? Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory? Pippin features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics by Les 7 Doigts de la Main, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation Traces.

Playing: February 2–14, 2016 Order by: January 1 Run time: 2 hrs. 30 min.

RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN’S THE SOUND OF MUSIC Playing: March 29–April 10, 2016 Order by: February 26 Run time: 2 hrs. 10 min.

The hills are alive! A brand new production of The Sound of Music, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, is coming to the Boston Opera House! The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy Award-winning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history.

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270 Tremont Street, Boston

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ELF The Musical is the ELF THE MUSICAL hilarious tale of Buddy, Playing: November 17– a young orphan child December 6 who mistakenly crawls Order by: October 9 into Santa’s bag of gifts Run time: 2 hrs. and is transported back to the North Pole. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father, discover his true identity, and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. This modern day Christmas classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner ELF. Based on the beloved 2003 movie, ELF features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer), with a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).

THE SHUBERT THEATRE 265 Tremont Street, Boston

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RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER Playing: December 1–6 Order by: November 4 Run time: 1 hr.

The original television classic comes to life! First airing in 1964, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer has become a beloved Christmas classic—capturing the hearts and wonder of generations of fans.

See all of your favorite characters from the special including, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, the Misfit Toys and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in the all new Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.

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THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

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DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Playing: January 6–10, 2016 Order by: December 4 Run time: 2 hrs. 10 min.

The romantic Broadway musical for all generations, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, the smash hit Broadway musical, is returning to Boston! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at the Boston Opera House!

FAMILY THEATER PACKAGES

A FULL DAY OF FUN!

We’ve planned it all! Begin your day at the Boston Children’s Museum, where the whole family gets to play and learn through interactive exhibits. Reach new heights in the New Balance Climb, have fun blowing the biggest bubbles of your life, experience an authentic 100 year old Japanese house from Kyoto and more! Afterwards, enjoy exploring the nearby Rose Kennedy Greenway before heading over to the Theatre District for a casual dinner at Fajitas & ‘Rita’s. Then it’s time! Right around the corner you’ll settle into your seats at the magnificent Boston Opera House for an amazing night of theater.

We’ve even included an ice cream at Ben & Jerry’s!

Elf the Musical: Saturday, November 28 @ 7:00pm – $83 per person Disney’s Beauty and the Beast: Saturday, January 9 @ 8:00pm – $145 per person Our exclusive package includes: • Day pass to the Boston Children’s Museum • Top price evening orchestra ticket • $5 Ben & Jerry’s gift • $10 Fajitas & ’Ritas gift card per person • Discount parking at Boston Common certificate per person Garage (one per reservation)

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270 Tremont Street, Boston

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THE WIZARD OF OZ Playing: April 12–24, 2016 Order by: February 26 Run time: 2hrs. 20 min.

We’re off to see….the most magical adventure of them all! This new production of The Wizard of Oz is an enchanting adaptation of the all-time classic, totally reconceived for the stage. Developed from the ever popular MGM screenplay, this production contains the beloved songs from the Oscar-winning movie score, all the favorite characters and iconic moments, plus a few surprises along the way, including new songs by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber.

Click your heels together and join Scarecrow, Tin Man, Lion, Dorothy and her little dog Toto, as they journey through the magical land of Oz to meet the Wizard and obtain their hearts’ desires. Watch out for the Wicked Witch of the West and her winged monkeys as you rediscover the real story of Oz in this fantastic musical treat for the whole family.

RIVERDANCE: THE 20TH ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR Playing: May 10–15, 2016 Order by: March 31 Run time: 2hrs. 20 min.

The international Irish dance phenomenon is back by popular demand in Riverdance: The 20th Anniversary World Tour. Drawing on Irish traditions, the combined talents of the performers propel Irish dancing and music into the present day, capturing the imagination of audiences across all ages and cultures in an innovative and exciting blend of dance, music and song. Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland—in rock, music, theater and film —nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance.

Riverdance: The 20th Anniversary World Tour is composed by Bill Whelan, produced by Moya Doherty and directed by John McColgan, and comes directly to North America from a sold out run across Europe and Asia.

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THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

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MATILDA THE MUSICAL Playing: June 14–26, 2016 Order by: May 13 Run time: 2 hrs. 30 min.

Time Magazine’s #1 show of the year! Winner of 50 international awards, including four Tony Awards, Matilda the Musical is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, Matilda continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages on Broadway and in London’s West End. The Wall Street Journal says, “The makers of Matilda have done the impossible —triumphantly! It is smart, sweet, zany and stupendous fun.”

IF/THEN Playing: July 5–17, 2016 Order by: June 3 Run time: 2 hrs. 35 min.

If /Then is a c ontempora r y Broadway musical about living in New York today—and all the possibilities of tomorrow. With unforgettable songs and a deeply moving story by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning creators of Next to Normal, this “fascinating, ambitious, and original new musical” (New York Post) simultaneously follows one woman’s two possible life paths, painting a deeply moving portrait of the lives we lead, as well as the lives we might have led.

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The Hamburg Ballet in Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler: A Ballet by John Neumeier by Holger Badekow

THIRD SYMPHONY OF GUSTAV MAHLER: A BALLET BY JOHN NEUMEIER Playing: October 22–November 1 Order by: September 18 Run time: 1 hr. 45 min.

Jeffrey Cirio and Emily Hoff in Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker. Photo by Sabi Varga © vargaimages

Experience the athleticism and power of Third Symphony of Gustav Mahler: A Ballet

by John Neumeier. Hailed as “a work of genius” by Clive Barnes of The New York Post, this epic masterpiece expresses a dynamic array of images and emotion; from creation and passion to death and heavenly life. As the first North American company to perform this iconic work, Boston Ballet kicks off its season with a musical tour de force and full immersion into the dramatic world of movement and sound. Seventy-eight musicians from the Boston Ballet Orchestra join forces with premier ensemble New World Chorale and international opera sensation Sarah Pelletier for a sensory experience unlike anything you’ve ever heard—or seen—before.

THE NUTCRACKER Playing: November 27–December 31 Order by: October 23 Run time: 2 hrs.

Let Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker capture your imagination and transport you to a magical world of brave toy soldiers and dancing candy canes.

Follow Clara as she embarks on her journey filled with colorful characters, breathtaking costumes, and majestic scenery. From the captivating dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy to the iconic snow scene, this enchanting holiday classic—set to the beloved music of Tchaikovsky—continues to enthrall audiences of all ages.

SWAN LAKE Playing: April 29–May 26, 2016 Order by: March 25 Run time: 2 hrs. 25 min.

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Ashley Ellis by Eric Levin

When Mikko Nissinen’s fresh take on this quintessential ballet debuted in 2014 it was hailed as “luminous” by The Wall Street Journal. Do not miss this limited engagement as Swan Lake won’t return to the stage for several years. One of the most beloved and quintessential classical ballets, Swan Lake premiered in 1877 and like many of the best stories, it has been retold over the years. Russian choreographers Marius Petipa and Lev Ivanov collaborated with Tchaikovsky to create the cherished version that served as Nissinen’s inspiration. While remaining true to their intent, Nissinen added choreography and reunited with award-winning designer Robert Perdziola (The Nutcracker) to create the spectacular sets and costumes.

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NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE

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SISTER ACT Playing: November 3–15 Order by: October 2 Run time: 2 hrs. 30 min.

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won’t be found: a convent! Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique talents to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community. Featuring original music by Tony and eight-time Oscar winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and The Beast, Little Shop of Horrors), this uplifting musical is filled with powerful gospel music, outrageous dancing and a truly moving story. A sparkling tribute to the universal power of friendship, Sister Act is reason to rejoice!

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Celebrate the 25th annual production of A Christmas Carol, New England’s brightest holiday tradition! This brilliant musical, based on the Charles Dickens classic, is an original adaptation written specifically for North Shore Music Theatre by former artistic director, Jon Kimbell. A Christmas Carol is a musical ghost story that follows Scrooge through a series of strange and magical journeys, where he ultimately discovers the true spirit of the holiday season. This award-winning production has been seen by more than one million people since its debut in 1989.

Playing: December 4–23 Order by: November 6 Run time: 2 hrs. 20 min.

CITI WANG THEATRE

270 Tremont Street, Boston

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ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER Playing: March 17–20, 2016 Order by: February 5 Run time: 2 hrs.

Often referred to as the world’s leading modern dance company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grew from a now-fabled performance in March 1958 at the 92nd Street YMCA in New York City. Led by Alvin Ailey and a group of young African-American modern dancers, that performance forever changed the perception of American dance. The magnificent Ailey company continues its exciting new expansion of repertoire under artistic director Robert Battle while celebrating the core works that solidified the group as “a vital American cultural ambassador to the world.”

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ROCKPORT MUSIC

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Shalin Liu Performance Center • 37 Main Street, Rockport Tickets available by request: early ordering recommended

DAVID DEVEAU, PIANO Playing: Saturday, October 24 @ 8pm Order by: October 9 Now in his twentieth year as artistic director of the Rockport Chamber Music Festival, pianist David Deveau has been critically acclaimed internationally for his expressive and poetic interpretations of solo piano repertoire ranging from Haydn to the present. Deveau has performed with members of the Juilliard, Shanghai, Jupiter, Cleveland, Borromeo, Muir, Ying, Kronos, Brentano and St. Lawrence string quartets, and has been a guest artist with the Boston Chamber Music Society, most recently performing in the 2009 and 2012 seasons. The program will include works of Liszt, Brahms and a rarely heard piano arrangement of Wagner’s Siegfried Idyll written by Wagner’s protégé Josef Rubinstein.

ACOUSTIC ALCHEMY Playing: Friday, November 13 @ 8pm Order by: October 30 Whether playing smooth jazz, pan-Latin music, Caribbean rhythms or pop, the guitar-fronted septet of Acoustic Alchemy always manages to create a distinct sound that is wholly their own. As their audience grew so did their accolades, as their second effort on GRP, 1990’s Reference Point was nominated for a Grammy. For the last decade the band has featured Greg Carmichael on nylon guitar, Miles Gilderdale on steel string acoustic and electric guitars, Fred White on keyboards and the powerhouse rhythm section of Greg Grainger on drums and his brother, Gary Grainger on bass. The new lineup presents a sound even more dynamic and diverse, incorporating a heady and intoxicating blend of styles, textures and rhythms.

JIMMY WEBB & KARLA BONOFF Playing: Sunday, November 22 @ 5pm Order by: November 6 In a concert showcasing two of the most successful pop songwriters of the modern era, the legendary Jimmy Webb teams up with Karla Bonoff for a night of pop classics written by the original composers. One of the few modern songwriters to become superstars on their writing talents alone, Jimmy Webb’s list of smash hits written for other performers is staggering, including “Up, Up and Away” (The 5th Dimension), “Wichita Lineman” (Glen Campbell), “MacArthur Park” (Donna Summer), and many more.

Karla Bonoff also got her start as a songwriter, writing hits for Linda Ronstadt, Wynonna Judd and Bonnie Raitt before venturing out on her own. Bonoff also enjoyed success with movie soundtracks, landing songs in Footloose, About Last Night and others.

CAPE ANN BIG BAND HOLIDAY SHOW Playing: Saturday, December 5 @ 8pm Order by: November 20 Enjoy the holidays with Cape Ann’s own 17-piece big band performing holiday favorites, old and new, infused with a bit of jazz, swing, and rock n’ roll. In just a short span of time, the Cape Ann Big Band has become one of the most sought after ensembles on the North Shore. Driven by the talents of local musicians, this diverse big band entertains and delights audiences with danceable music infused with jazz, swing, New Orleans street bands, soul, and rock n’ roll that will transport you back in time.

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LYRIC STAGE COMPANY 140 Clarendon St, Boston

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SATURDAY NIGHT/SUNDAY MORNING Playing: October 23–November 21 Order by: September 25 Run time: 2hrs. 15 min.

In the tradition of the moving Intimate Apparel and hilarious By the Way, Meet Vera Stark, Saturday Night/Sunday Morning is a “fresh, spontaneous, and highly watchable” play that brings together seven African-American women in a Memphis beauty parlor/boarding house during the waning days of World War II. As they wrestle with the uncertainty of what the future will hold when, and if, their men return, they fight dirty—with each other and with their own fears and desires, uncovering newfound friendship and love.

BUYER & CELLAR Playing: December 4, 2015–January 3, 2016 Order by: November 6 Run time: 1 hr. 45 min.

When you’re an out-of-work LA actor, what better job could you imagine than being the sole employee of the “Great Mall of Malibu”—Barbra Streisand’s treasure-filled basement! Buyer & Cellar is a hilarious and surprisingly poignant tour-de-force for one actor who plays multiple characters including Oprah Winfrey, James Brolin, Bea Arthur, an imperious estate manager, and, of course, the divine Babs herself.

SONDHEIM ON SONDHEIM Playing: January 15–February 21, 2016 Order by: December 18 Run time: 2 hrs. 45 min.

The Lyric Stage’s own award-winning Sondheim expert, Spiro Veloudos, now turns his unique vision to Sondheim on Sondheim, an intimate portrait of the famed songwriter in his own words and music. Taken from nineteen Sondheim shows produced over a 62-year period, eight of your favorite Boston-based musical-theater artists will perform a full evening of well-known, rarely-heard, and cut material, featuring video commentary from the master himself.

FAST COMPANY Playing: March 4–27, 2016 Order by: February 4 Run time: 2 hrs.

Mable Kwan is a tough cookie and the best grifter who ever lived...and she raised her kids to be just like her. Son Francis is the top roper around and H is the number one fixer. But it’s Blue—the outcast of the family—who surprises everyone by putting together the score of the decade. Fast Company is a fast, funny, and dangerous theatrical crime caper that will keep you guessing about who’s on top and who’s getting conned.

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SPEAKEASY STAGE COMPANY

Roberts Studio Theatre • 527 Tremont Street, Boston

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CASA VALENTINA Playing: October 24–November 28 Order by: October 2 Run time: 2 hrs. 20 min.

Written by Harvey Fierstein (Kinky Boots, Hairspray) and based on actual events, Casa Valentina takes place in 1962 at a Catskills resort where a group of heterosexual men secretly gather to dress and behave like women. When challenged to publicly reveal their female alter-egos in the pursuit of political acceptance, “the sorority” must decide whether freedom is worth the risk of ruin. 2014 Tony nomination for Best Play.

VIOLET Playing: January 9–February 6, 2016 Order by: December 18 Run time: 1 hr. 45 min.

One of the most popular shows in SpeakEasy history, this soul-stirring musical, set in 1964, tells the story of a young North Carolina woman who travels by bus to Tulsa to see a faith-healer she thinks can transform her life. Along the way, she forms unlikely friendships with her fellow riders, and learns that it’s the journeys you take in life that help you discover who you are.

BOOTYCANDY Playing: March 12–April 9, 2016 Order by: February 12 Run time: 2 hrs. 30 min.

Bootycandy is a shockingly funny and saucy spin on race, sex, and sexuality. Based on Robert O’Hara’s own experiences growing up black and gay, the play unfolds in a series of loosely linked vignettes that take no prisoners when confronting racial, sexual, and cultural stereotypes. With outrageous humor and real heart, O’Hara tests how we talk about our bodies at home, in church, and in the theatre.

Recommended for ages 17+ due to adult language and content.

DOGFIGHT Playing: May 7–June 4, 2016 Order by: April 8 Run time: 2 hrs. 15 min.

It’s November 21, 1963, and on the eve of their deployment to a small but growing conflict in Southeast Asia, three young Marines set out for one final boys’ night of debauchery, partying, and maybe a little trouble. But when Corporal Eddie Birdlace meets Rose, an awkward and idealistic waitress he enlists to win a cruel bet with his fellow recruits, she rewrites the rules of the game and teaches him the power of love and compassion.

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com

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2015 -2016 BOSTON THEATER WEEKENDS AT THE REVERE HOTEL

Our Boston Theater Weekends may be the best deal in town!

Reserve early at showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111.

“OUT OF CONTROL AMAZING!” —THE WALL STREET JOURNAL

WINNER OF 8 TONY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL!

$385 pp/do

$279 pp/do DEC. 12–13, 2015

NOV. 7–8 & NOV. 14–15, 2015

Citi Shubert Theatre

The Boston Opera House

WINNER OF 4 TONY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL!

A BRAND NEW PRODUCTION OF A THEATRICAL FAVORITE!

$319 pp/do FEB. 6–7, 2016

$385 pp/do APRIL 9–10, 2016

The Boston Opera House

200 Stuart Street

The Boston Opera House

Conveniently located in Boston’s Theatre District near the Boston Common, the Revere Hotel features the exciting Emerald Lounge. You’ll enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, a fitness center, and indoor pool with sundeck that overlooks the city. All guestrooms feature large private city-view balconies and coffeemakers. You’ll receive a welcome beverage (non-alcoholic) upon arrival and bottled water for your room.

OUR ONE-NIGHT WEEKENDS INCLUDE: • Saturday night hotel accommodations at the Revere Hotel • Sunday breakfast

• Saturday evening top-price theater ticket • Parking at hotel (one car per room)

• $25 Dining Gift Certificate

for Maggiano’s Little Italy*

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RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND CHRISTMAS by the SEA

OGUNQUIT, MAINE

Friday, December 11–Sunday, December 13, 2015 W hat’s prettier or more festive than a New England seacoast village all dressed up for the holidays? Upon arrival at the Meadowmere Resort you’ll be treated to a wine and cheese reception and be welcomed by our local elf! On Saturday you can enjoy the festivities of Ogunquit’s 29th Annual Christmas by the Sea before your VIP admission to the popular Taste the Season Competition. Local restaurants compete for the coveted titles and you’ll get to sample and vote! Don’t miss the barbershop quartet concert and holiday singalong at a local church. Before heading home on Sunday you’ll want to head to Kennebunkport and the festivities of the 34th Annual Christmas Prelude—voted #2 Christmas Town in America by HGTV!

$279

per person double occupancy $259 per person triple occupancy; $239 per person quad occupancy; $449 for single reservations.

Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Two nights’ first-class accommodations: Meadowmere Resort, Ogunquit • Gourmet breakfast basket • Wine and Cheese Reception • Dinner one evening at Jonathan’s Restaurant • VIP admission to Ogunquit’s Taste the Season Competition on Saturday • Kittery Outlets Discount Book • Parking at hotel

RESERVE BY: October 21, 2015

DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAY NEW YEAR’S in BOSTON

Thursday, December 31, 2015–Friday, January 1, 2016 New Year’s Eve is the perfect time to get away even if it’s not too far. Cruise into the New Year with a one-night stay at the InterContinental Boston, a AAA Four Diamond landmark, luxury hotel on the revitalized, historic waterfront.

You’ll celebrate the last hours of 2015 aboard the Odyssey and enjoy a special dinner cruise with a front row seat to view Boston Harbor’s First Night Fireworks Display. This five-hour party features live entertainment and dancing, hors d’oeuvres, three-course plated dinner service and midnight champagne toast. Your deluxe accommodations include high-speed internet, cable/satellite TV, blackout drapes and sound system. Once you’ve arisen in 2016, you may want to indulge in the state-of-the-art health and fitness club, indoor heated pool and steam rooms or just enjoy a peaceful walk through the quiet streets of Boston.

$399

per person double occupancy Call for triple and single reservations.

Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• One night’s deluxe accom­mo­dations: InterContinental Boston • New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise aboard the Odyssey • Breakfast on Thursday • Valet parking for one car per room • Drink at RumBa

RESERVE BY: November 18, 2015 Reserve today—this program will sell out.

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND

PROVIDENCE THEATER WEEKEND Featuring Cabaret and RISD Museum Saturday, January 30–Sunday, January 31, 2016

A mere fifty minutes from Boston, Providence is an intimate, vibrant and thriving city where ‘traditional’ New England meets an edgy arts and culture scene. Whether you’re discovering or re-discovering Providence, you’ll enjoy a fall stroll along the Riverwalk; cosmopolitan shopping; and hours spent exploring the critically acclaimed Museum of Art Rhode Island School of Design (admission included).

Experience Providence’s Little Italy in Federal Hill, full of cafes and gourmet restaurants, and walk the historic cobblestone mile of beautifully restored Colonial homes on Benefit Street. And, of course, this weekend includes a Sunday matinee performance of Cabaret at the Providence Performing Arts Center. So, grab your significant other or your best gal pals and spend a fabulous weekend in the Renaissance City of Providence.

$259

per person double occupancy Call for single and triple reservations.

INCLUDES: • Saturday night hotel accommodations: Hotel Providence • Sunday matinee theater ticket • Breakfast on Sunday • Admission to the Museum of Art Rhode Island School of Design RISD MUSEUM • $25 Dining Gift Card at a local restaurant (one per table) • Valet parking at hotel (one car per room)

RESERVE BY: November 25, 2015

WASHINGTON, D.C. Cherry Blossom Parade Friday, April 8–Monday, April 11, 2016 Experience the memories, monuments and museums of our Capital. A full day of touring with our local guide includes Arlington National Cemetery and the Vietnam and World War II Memorials and ends with dinner on our own in Alexandria. The next morning we’ll attend the National Cherry Blossom Festival Parade before an afternoon to explore on our own. We’ll provide transportation to the Mall area to get you started. Dinner will be followed by a twilight tour of the illuminated monuments with stops at the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. As we depart for home the next morning, we’ll view the Martin Luther King, Jr. and United States Air Force Memorial.

$649

per person double occupancy $629 per person triple occupancy; $849 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $60. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Three nights’ accommodations: Doubletree Crystal City Hotel • Five meals: three breakfasts, two dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

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VIRGINIA’S AZALEA FESTIVAL & INTERNATIONAL TATTOO Thursday, April 21–Monday, April 25, 2016

Wow! Stunning gardens, beachfront accommodations, a plantation visit, a military tattoo, an international parade and a casino stay! We can’t ask for more than that! After one night’s accommodations in Fredericksburg, VA we’ll visit Kenmore Plantation and Gardens before we arrive at the largest pleasure beach in the world—Virginia Beach—and our balcony rooms on the boardwalk. At nearby Norfolk we’ll enjoy reserved seats for both the Azalea Festival’s “Parade of Nations” and the largest Tattoo in the U.S. with more than 650 performers. Add in visits to the MacArthur Memorial, Norfolk Botanical Garden and Assateague Island on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and one night at Dover Down Hotel and Casino and this getaway is packed!

$799

per person double occupancy $789 per person triple occupancy, $1,099 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $75. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Four nights’ accommodations: 1n Fredericksburg, 2n Virginia Beach, 1n Dover • Seven meals: four breakfasts, three dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY: January 15, 2016

CANADIAN TULIP FESTIVAL & the thousand islands

Friday, May 20-Monday, May 23, 2016 Come with us to the largest tulip festival in the world with over one million bulbs on display! We’ll start in the heart of the Thousand Islands in Alexandria, NY and enjoy accommodations on the St. Lawrence Seaway overlooking Boldt Castle. After a scenic cruise and castle visit we’ll head to Ottawa where we’ll enjoy a city tour, a visit to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police Stables and a free afternoon to enjoy the Tulip Festival—originally a gift of gratitude from the Queen of the Netherlands in 1945—on our own.

RESERVE BY: February 12, 2016

$699

per person double occupancy $689 per person triple occupancy, $969 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $60. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES: • Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Three nights’ accommodations: 1n Alexandria, 2n Ottawa • Five meals: three breakfasts, two dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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Badlands, Mount Rushmore, Devils Tower, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Arches National Park Wednesday, June 1–Monday, June 13, 2016

$3,709

per person double occupancy Includes round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,434 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Per person deposit is $600.

The pioneering spirit of the early settlers led them to the extraordinary landscapes of the west and we’ll follow in their footsteps on this adventure that explores majestic America. In South Dakota, we’ll visit Badlands National Park—a wonderland of bizarre, colorful spires and pinnacles, massive buttes and deep gorges where civilization seems miles away, Wall Drug (South Dakota’s favorite general store) and Mount Rushmore. A journey into Wyoming brings us to soaring Devils Tower, still-inprogress Crazy Horse Monument and a visit to the Buffalo Bill Museum before we head to Jackson and a two-night stay. We’ll discover Yellowstone (the world’s first national park) and Old Faithful and explore the striking Grand Tetons–the newest mountain range in the Rockies. Pass through the soaring peaks of the Wasatch Mountains en route to Moab, Utah and dramatic Arches National Park, home to more than 2,000 red sandstone arches set in an otherworldly landscape. We’ll cross the Rockies and the Continental Divide as we head into Colorado and Rocky Mountain National Park where we’ll drive Trail Ridge Road and enjoy a trail walk and a visit to Boulder.

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INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Rapid City, SD and Denver, CO to Boston, via a connecting city • Twelve nights’ three-star accommodations • Fourteen meals: eleven breakfasts, three dinners with beer or wine • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of multilingual Tour Director

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Flight from Boston DAYS 1–2 Adoba Eco Hotel, Rapid City DAYS 3 Holiday Inn, Sheridan DAYS 4 Holiday Inn, Cody DAYS 5-6 Elk Country Inn, Jackson DAYS 7 TBA, Park City DAYS 8-9 Ramada Inn Moab, Moab DAYS 10-11 Rocky Mountain National Park DAY 12 Hilton Garden Inn, Denver DAY 13 Return flight to Boston

FEATURES:

Rapid City: Badlands National Park, Wall Drug, Mount Rushmore. Devils Tower National Monument, Crazy Horse Monument, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Cody. Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful, Grand Teton National Park.

Arches National Park, the Continental Divide, Glenwood Canyon. Rocky Mountain National Park, Trail Ridge Road. Boulder. OPTIONALS: Arches National Park—Colorado River Raft Trip, Canyonlands by Night Show. DENVER 2n posttour extension $399 pp/do.

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

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BAR HARBOR, MAINE Friday, June 24–Sunday, June 26, 2016

Let’s go Downeast…to Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, home to Acadia National Park and impressive Cadillac Mountain. We’ll settle into Four Diamond accommodations at the Blue Nose Inn offering ocean views of Frenchman Bay, lovely pools and garden paths. We’ve included a guided tour of Mount Desert Island and Acadia including a drive to the top of Cadillac (weather permitting). Later we’ll have time to explore Bar Harbor—19th-century New England’s premier summer resort—and wander the galleries and shops before boarding our lobstering cruise and a traditional Downeast Lobsterbake with piano entertainment at our hotel. As we head home on Sunday we’ll enjoy a quick stop at Mount Battle.

RESERVE BY: March 18, 2016

$449

per person double occupancy $439 per person triple occupancy; $569 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $24. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES: • Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Two nights’ accommodations: Blue Nose Inn, Bar Harbor • Four meals: two breakfasts, two dinners including lobsterbake • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

QUEBEC CITY and MONTREAL Sunday, August 7–Thursday, August 11, 2016

What’s in store for you on this five-day summer getaway to Canada’s Quebec province?

Beauty, culture and tons of old world charm!

Spend two nights in fabulous Quebec City where you’ll enjoy breakfasts at local cafés and be treated to a narrated tour, including the Old City. En route to Montreal you’ll visit the shrine of Sainte Anne de Beaupre and Montmorency Falls before arriving at your accommodations in the heart of the city and dinner at a popular nearby restaurant.

Breakfast amongst locals at neighborhood restaurants and enjoy a guided tour, including the panoramic view from Mount Royal.

RESERVE BY: April 29, 2016

$829

per person double occupancy $819 per person triple occupancy; $1,129 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $75.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Four nights’ accommodations: Hotel Palace Royal, Quebec City two nights, Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Montreal two nights • Six meals: four breakfasts, two dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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CANADA’S ATLANTIC COAST

Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick with the Nova Scotia International Tattoo Sunday, July 3–Saturday, July 9, 2016

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES HOUSE

$1,619

per person double occupancy $1,599 per person triple occupancy; $2,199 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $105.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

PEGGY’S COVE LIGHTHOUSE

Welcome to Atlantic Canada—the Maritimes—a small group of islands and peninsulas with a rugged coastline, breathtaking mountain vistas, hidden fishing villages, a ribbon of lighthouses and fascinating cultural and historic attractions. We’ll begin with a drive to Portland and visits to the Portland Head Light and Old Port District before boarding the new Nova Star Ferry for our overnight passage to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia.

Enjoy a visit to Peggy’s Cove—one of the most photographed spots in Atlantic Canada—before arriving in Halifax and a city tour that includes the Titanic gravesites and a photo stop at the majestic Citadel National Historic Site. A highlight of this vacation is the famous International Tattoo evening performance! In Charlottetown, capital of Prince Edward Island, we’ll enjoy a lobsterbake and an excursion to the home of Anne of Green Gables. In New Brunswick we’ll see the truly amazing Hopewell Rocks on the shores of the Bay of Fundy (a Marine Wonder of the World) and the Reversing Falls before dinner on the impressive waterfront of Saint John.

Our last day sees us home by way of Maine and a midday stop for lunch.

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INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Five nights’ hotel accommodations • One night accommodations: inside cabin Nova Star Ferry • Eleven meals: six breakfasts, five dinners including a lobsterbake • International Tattoo reserved seats • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Portland Head Light, Portland Old Port District, Nova Star Ferry. Nova Scotia’s scenic lighthouse route, Peggy’s Cove, Halifax highlights tour, Titanic gravesites, Citadel, International Tattoo.

Prince Edward Island: Founder’s Hall and Time Travel Tunnel, lobsterbake dinner, Anne of Green Gables, Confederation Bridge, Hopewell Rocks.

Reversing Falls in Saint John.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Motorcoach to Portland, ME; Nova Star Ferry, overnight to Yarmouth, NS DAYS 2–3 The Lord Nelson Hotel, Halifax, NS DAYS 4–5 Hotel on Pownal, Charlottetown, P.E.I. DAY 6 Chateau Saint John, Saint John, New Brunswick DAY 7 Motorcoach home

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS & NATURAL WONDERS Monday, August 29–Tuesday, September 6, 2016

“There is nothing so American as our national parks.” —Franklin D. Roosevelt.

From the wild splendor of Yellowstone to Zion National Park—a paradise “too stunning for mere mortals”—we’ll explore an exceptional natural landscape on this new travel program as we visit five of America’s most popular National Parks. Considered the “Crown Jewel,” an unspoiled living museum, Yellowstone is also the first Park, established by Ulysses Grant in 1872.

Witness a spectacular combination of mountains and meadows, lakes, hot springs and waterfalls, wildlife, and, of course, Old Faithful. Home to the most rugged mountains in America, Grand Teton National Park’s sky-scraping jagged peaks are often called “mountains of the imagination.”

We’ll “cowboy up” in the resort town of Jackson, Wyoming, have a chance to float on the Snake River and enjoy chuckwagon food and western entertainment. Marvel at the sandstone cliffs and delicately sculpted pillars that create a magicallycolored “forest of stone” in Bryce Canyon National Park. Described as both enchanting and spectacular, the massive sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park will charm us in their colors of cream, pink, and red. We’ve saved the best for last as we journey to the North Rim of the Grand Canyon, considered one of the Seven Wonders of the World, for some of the most breathtaking views to be had in the U.S. On the last night of our vacation we’ll trade the majestic scenery of these amazing parks for the stunning neon glitter of a man-made wonder—Las Vegas!

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK

$2,549

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,529 per person triple occupancy; $3,199 for single reservations. Travel Insured insurance is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Salt Lake City and Las Vegas to Boston, via a connecting city • Eight nights’ accommodations • Thirteen meals: eight breakfasts, five dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

RESERVE BY: April 22, 2016

Flight from Boston Sheraton Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT

DAYS 2–3 Yellowstone National Park, WY

FEATURES:

Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful, Continental Divide, Yellostone Lake, Grand Canyon of Yellostone. Grand Teton Natinal Park, Jackson & Jenny Lakes, Chapel of Transformation, Bar J. Chuckwagon dinner and entertainment. Wyoming’s Star Valley. Salt Lake City tour. Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Grand Canyon National Park.

Las Vegas.

DAY 4

Antler Inn, Jackson, WY

DAY 5

Sheraton Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT

DAY 6

Ruby’s Inn, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT

DAY 7

North Rim Grand Canyon Hotel, AZ

DAY 8

Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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U.S. NATIONAL PARKS

Mesa Verde, Monument Valley, Grand Canyon, Zion National Park, Bryce Canyon, Grand Teton & Yellowstone Friday, September 2–Tuesday, September 13, 2016

$3,069

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,834 per person triple occupancy; Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Per person deposit is $600.

INCLUDES: Join The Travel Club as we visit five of America’s most breathtaking national parks— our great natural treasures. Each day we’ll experience a new destination, new landscape and new adventure. View the fascinating 800-year-old cliff dwellings lining the canyon walls of Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park. We’ll devote two days to the Grand Canyon, including a visit to the South Rim and a full free day to explore independently.

Zion National Park is a maze of soaring sandstone cliffs decorated by time in hues of creams, pinks and reds. The dramatic arches, spires, steps and bridges of distinctive pink sandstone are the signature of Utah’s amazing Bryce Canyon National Park. Called the “Mountains of the Imagination,” the Grand Tetons of Wyoming form a stunning landscape where jagged peaks tower more than a mile above the valley floor. Lastly, we come to the wor ld ’s first national park— Yellowstone—designated in 1872, crowned with abundant wildlife, awe-inspiring views and the park’s famous hot springs and geysers, including Old Faithful. And, if these iconic landmarks weren’t enough, we’ve added a Santa Fe tour, a visit to the Old West mining town of Durango, an overnight in Salt Lake City and a three-night stay in the colorful resort town of Jackson, Wyoming.

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Albuquerque, NM and Jackson, WY to Boston, via a connecting city • Eleven nights’ three-star accommodations • Fourteen meals: ten breakfasts, four dinners with beer or wine • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of multilingual Tour Director

FEATURES:

Santa Fe: tour, Loretto Chapel, Wheelwright Gallery.

Mesa Verde National Park tour, Chimney Rock, Durango. Monument Valley, cliff dwellings, Spruce Tree House and Museum. Grand Canyon, Cameron Trading Post, South Rim walk. Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. Zion National Park. Bryce Canyon National Park. Grand Teton National Park, Logan Canyon, Bear Lake. Jackson: Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful. OPTIONALS: Grand Canyon—Helicopter Ride. Jackson—The Grand Tetons by Horseback, Snake River Float.

MISSOULA, MT & GLACIER NATIONAL PARK 3n post-tour extension $999 pp/do. OPTIONAL ON EXTENSION: Lake Fathead Cruise & Dinner.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1 DAYS 1-2 DAY 3 DAY 4

Flight from Boston Courtyard Santa Fe, Santa Fe Far View Lodge, Mesa Verde Hampton Inn Monument Valley, Kayenta DAYS 5-6 Best Western Premier Squire Inn, Grand Canyon DAY 7 Best Western, Zion National Park DAY 8 Plaza Hotel, Salt Lake City DAYS 9-11 Elk Country Inn, Jackson DAY 12 Return flight to Boston

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

COLORADO ADVENTURE

Wednesday, September 7–Monday, September 12, 2016

Colorado Springs—quintessential Colorado beauty, high-altitude attractions and urban amenities—is the perfect base for this mountain adventure. We’ll summit Pike’s Peak—America’s Mountain—aboard the world’s highest cog railroad from the base at Manitou Springs. Visit a spectacular landscape of grasslands, woodlands and mountain forest with magnificent red-rock formations at Garden of the Gods—a National Natural Landmark and rated the No. 1 park in the U.S. for 2014 by TripAdvisor®. We’ll explore the U.S. Air Force Academy and the 35-acre U.S. Olympic Training Center as well as the national historic district of Old Colorado City with its eclectic shops and restaurants. Head for one of Colorado’s natural wonders—the spectacular Royal Gorge—and a scenic and thrilling train ride through the soaring, 1,000-foot granite cliffs of the most-famed portion of the former Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad. Later we’ll visit the historic gold mining town of Cripple Creek and get a taste of the Old West.

We’ve also included a day a leisure for you to explore on your own before a farewell dinner.

RESERVE BY: May 2, 2016

FIR OF ST FE TIM RE E D!

$1,929

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,909 per person triple occupancy; $2,429 for single reservations. Travel Insured insurance is $120. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Colorado Springs, via a connecting city • Five nights’ accommodations: Antlers Hilton Hotel, Colorado Springs • Nine meals: five breakfasts, four dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Colorado Springs, cog rail journey from Manitou Spring to Pikes Peak summit, visit Garden of the Gods, United States Air Force Academy, Old Colorado City, Olympic Training Center, Canyon City, Royal Gorge Railroad, Cripple Creek, day at leisure.

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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MACKINAC ISLAND Michigan’s Crown Jewel

Thursday, September 8–Thursday, September 15, 2016

NIAGARA FALLS

$1,469

per person double occupancy

Sometimes driving is the only way to really see our beautiful country and this week-long vacation is the perfect example. Our destination is “suspended in time” Mackinac Island—voted one of the Top 10 Islands in the World by Condé Nast Traveler. Before we arrive in Michigan’s enchanting “Crown Jewel” we’ll visit one of America’s greatest historic destinations: 300 years of American life at Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum, with 200 acres of “invention, inspiration and innovation.” In Mackinaw we’ll explore Mackinaw Crossings before our short ferry ride to Mackinac Island and waterfront accommodations at the gracious Island House. Horses, buggies and bicycles are the only transportation allowed on the island and we’ll set off on a scenic horsedrawn carriage tour followed by lunch at the magnificent Grand Hotel. The following day brings us to Frankenmuth—a quaint Bavarian village settled in 1845—and a narrated tour of the shop-lined streets and family-style dinner. Our return journey brings us to Niagara Falls with overnight accommodations and dinner at the impressive Sheraton on the Falls hotel. Instead of planes, trains and automobiles, on this vacation you’ll enjoy scenic motorcoaching, ferries and buggies!

RESERVE BY: June 1, 2016

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$1,449 per person triple occupancy; $1,899 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $120.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Seven nights’ accommodations • Thirteen meals: seven breakfasts, one lunch, five dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Edsel Ford Estates dinner and mansion tour, Greenfield Village & Henry Ford Museum, Mackinaw Crossings shopping complex, ferry to Mackinac Island, horse drawn carriage tour of Mackinac Island, lunch at Grand Hotel, Bavarian village of Frankenmuth, Niagara Falls visit.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Depart by motorcoach Rochester Plaza Hotel, Rochester, NY

DAYS 2–3 Greenfield Inn, Allen Park, MI DAYS 4–5 Island House, Mackinac Island, MI DAY 6

Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI

DAY 7

Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls, ON

DAY 8

Motorcoach home

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

BADLANDS & BLACK HILLS of SOUTH DAKOTA Friday, September 9–Thursday, September 15, 2016

CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL

$2,049

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,029 per person triple occupancy; $2,469 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Travel Insured insurance is $120.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES: The Spirit of the West lives on in South Dakota and this weeklong getaway is a wonderful chance to escape the bustle of modern life and reconnect with our country’s rich history. We’ll witness 2.5 billion years of geological history in a single day via the steep canyons, spires and buttes created by the stark, beautiful environment of the Badlands and the 865-foot Devils Tower Monument (made famous in Close Encounters of the Third Kind). Excursions to the man-made rock formations of Mount Rushmore and the stillin-progress Crazy Horse Memorial are equally breathtaking. Spend three exciting nights in the gold rush town of Deadwood, former residence of true American originals Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. At the Hampton Inn, however, with its 24-hour casino and indoor pool, you won’t be roughing it like they did. The Old West lives on…

RESERVE BY: May 2, 2016

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Rapid City, SD, via a connecting city • Six nights’ accommodations • Ten meals: six breakfasts, four dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Rapid City: Journey Museum, excursion to Badlands & Wall Drug, visit Mount Rushmore National Memorial & Crazy Horse Memorial, K-Bar-S Lodge dinner, Custer State Park & Iron Mountain Road. Deadwood: tour, Mount Moriah Cemetery, Kevin Costner’s TaTanka: Story of the Bison, excursion to Devils Tower Monument.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Flight from Boston

DAYS 1–3 Hotel Alex Johnson, Rapid City DAYS 4–6 Hampton Inn and Casino, Deadwood DAY 7

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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SAN FRANCISCO & SONOMA WINE COUNTRY Friday, September 23–Thursday, September 29, 2016

$2,729

per person double occupancy $2,709 per person triple occupancy, $3,629 for single reservations. Travel Insured insurance waiver is $175.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

If we can say so ourselves, this is an absolutely amazing trip! We’ll start in San Francisco— eccentric, eclectic and uninhibited—and be wowed by its diverse neighborhoods and world-famous icons (Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf and Nob Hill, to name a few). Enjoy a visit to the giant redwoods and the Franklin D. Roosevelt monument in the Muir Woods and dinner in Chinatown. Soak in the scenery along Monterey’s famous 17 Mile Drive (including the iconic Lone Cypress and Pebble Beach) as we head to John Steinbeck’s famous Cannery Row. After a day to explore the City by the Bay on our own, we’ll head north and board the elegant Napa Valley Wine Train for a delightful lunch (in restored Pullman cars) as we enjoy the vistas of the renowned region on this oneof-a-kind experience. Visit the quaint seaside town of Bodega Bay before a tour and tasting at the Korbell Winery and a stop at the Kendall Jackson Wine Estate and Gardens.

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to San Francisco, via a connecting city • Six nights’ accommodations • Seven meals: two breakfasts, one lunch, four dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:

San Francisco tour including Twin Peaks, Seal Rocks, Golden Gate Bridge, Chinatown dinner.

Excursion to Muir Woods. 17 Mile Drive to Monterey, Lone Cypress, Pebble Beach Golf Course, explore Cannery Row. Day at leisure.

Napa Valley Wine Train lunch. Sonoma: visit Bodega Bay, Korbell Winery tour & tasting, Kendall Jackson Wine Estate & Gardens.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Flight from Boston

DAYS 1–4 Holiday Inn at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco DAYS 5–6 Doubletree Hotel, Sonoma Wine Country DAY 7

Return flight to Boston

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PORTUGUESE RIVIERA February School Vacation Week

Friday, February 12–Friday, February 19, 2016

$1,899

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,129 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

CASCAIS HARBOR

Come with us to the “Playground of Kings” as we head to Cascais, the gem of the Portuguese Riviera. From a tiny fishing village, Cascais has blossomed into an elegant seaside resort of timeless architecture, winding lanes and lush gardens—blessed by an average of 300 days of sunshine a year. We’ll explore the heart of Lisbon in Rossio and Alfama and admire the monuments dedicated to Portugal’s maritime excellence. Walk in royal footsteps at the 18th-century Palace of Queluz, the castle of Sesimbra and “fairytailesque” Sintra with its mist-covered forests and turreted palaces. In the Arrabida region—home to a Natural Park, pristine beaches and miles of dazzling limestone mountains—we’ll drink in the Old World culture in Azeitao, a small village where vintners have been creating sweet muscatel wine for centuries. Scenic fishing villages, enchanting towns and spectacular vistas; this is the Portuguese Riviera.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled SATA Airlines flights from Boston to Lisbon, via the Azores • Six nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel Vila Gale, Cascais • Breakfast daily • Welcome drink on arrival • Wine tasting • Lunch on full-day Arrabida excursion • Farewell Dinner with folklore show at hotel • Escorted, round-trip, private airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local guide during excursions

FEATURES:

Half-day guided panoramic tour of Lisbon; halfday guided excursion to Queluz, Sintra and Cascais; full-day guided excursion to Arrabida including wine-tasting in Azeitao; Sesimbra’s Castle and Pousada de Castelo in Palmela.

RESERVE BY: November 4, 2015 TRAVELER REVIEWS “Another great trip by The Travel Club. Just enough free time and touring. Our guide was fabulous and always willing and able to answer questions. Hotel accommodations in great location with magnificent ocean views. Thank you!”

—Maryanne M.

PENA PALACE IN SINTRA

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COSTA RICA

Rainforests, Volcanoes & Wildlife

Saturday, February 13–Sunday, February 21, 2016

$2,399

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,804 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

INCLUDES:

Where does a vacation become an adventure? In Costa Rica—amidst simmering volcanoes, misty cloud forests, bio-preserves and jungle-fringed beaches. Following our arrival night in San Jose we’ll drive through the countryside, then cruise the jungle-lined canals to the Caribbean coastal village of Tortuguero (Land of Turtles), and its National Park. Learn about the importance of this green sea turtle nesting site at the Conservation Center, keep our eyes peeled for monkeys, sloths and toucans, explore mangrove forests and marvel at placid crater lakes. As we head into the highlands we’ll get our first peek at mile-high Arenal Volcano and the lush landscape that surrounds it. Enjoy a guided hike and indulge in the relaxing waters of La Fortuna de San Carlos hot springs. Our excursion into Monteverde’s Cloud Forest Reser ve— home to the world’s largest orchid collection, big jungle cats, thousands of colorful amphibians, reptiles and birds—is highlighted by a walk along the forest floor, a visit to a local school and planting a native tree. Visit a coffee plantation (and have a cup) on our return journey to San Jose where we’ll enjoy a guided tour of this European-style city.

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to San Jose, via a connecting city • Eight nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Seventeen meals: seven breakfasts, three lunches, seven dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of multilingual Tour Director

FEATURES: Visit Tortuguero National Park, visit Braulio Carrillo National Park, Caribbean Conservation Center & Museum. Arenal Volcano National Park, banana plantation, La Fortuna de San Carlos hot springs, guided hike. Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve. Espiritu Santo Coffee Plantation. San Jose guided tour. OPTIONALS: Ziplining tour; suspended bridges Sky Walk.

MANUEL ANTONIO & SAN JOSE 3N posttour extension $599 pp/do. OPTIONAL ON EXTENSION: Sailing and snorkeling.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Flight from Boston Holiday Inn San Jose Downtown, San Jose DAYS 2–3 Pachira Lodge, Tortuguero DAYS 4–5 Arenal Manoa & Hot Springs Resort, Arenal Region DAYS 6–7 El Establo Mountain Hotel, Monteverde DAY 8 Holiday Inn San Jose Downtown, San Jose DAY 9 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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FLORENCE and ROME Friday, March 18–Friday, March 25, 2016

FLORENCE

Visit two of the world’s most extraordinary cities on this classic Italian vacation. One of the cultural capitals of the world, Florence is magnetic and romantic and, in many ways, hardly changed since the Renaissance—magnificent art and stunning architecture surround you. But, the magic of Florence doesn’t stop there. Wander its narrow streets and discover amazing markets (San Lorenzo), distinctive neighborhoods (the Oltrarno) and green spaces (Boboli Gardens) that are every bit as glorious as the David and the Duomo.

We’ll enjoy an included guided walking tour of the historic center as well as a visit to the Uffizi Gallery. After three nights in Florence, we’ll head south to Rome, stopping en route for a walking tour of beautiful Siena, whose medieval piazza is shaped like a scallop shell.

“A city that counted,” Lonely Planet says of Rome—during its long history as the capital of the Roman empire and then as the seat of papal power, Rome has always been center stage. Enjoy three nights in this indescribable city, get acquainted on a panoramic coach tour and a skip-the-line Vatican tour. Rome today is a thrilling place to visit: antiquity is everywhere (Colosseum and Forum), as are take-your-breath-away sights like St. Peter’s Square and Basilica and the Sistine Chapel.

And, yet, you may discover that the chief allure of Rome is the lifestyle, the “dolce vita” you experience at an outdoor café table in an ancient piazza, tossing a coin into a likely fountain (there are dozens) or watching the spectacular sunset from the Pincio Gardens.

RESERVE BY: November 15, 2015

COLOSSEUM, ROME

$2,499

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,769 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Florence via Rome, and Rome to Boston • Six nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel Cellai Florence 3n, Hotel Medici Rome 3n • Breakfast daily • Welcome and farewell dinners at local restaurants • Escorted, round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers

FEATURES:

Half-day guided walking tour of Florence historic center, half-day guided visit to Uffizi Gallery. Guided walking tour in Siena. Halfday guided panoramic Rome tour. Half-day guided Vatican tour.

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Saturday, April 2–Friday, April 8, 2016

NOTRE DAME CATHEDRAL

“Paris is always a good idea.”—Audrey Hepburn Hundreds of Club members have travelled to Paris with us over the years and this Travel Club classic remains one of the best values in travel today! We’ll stay in the heart of Montparnasse, located along the northern edge of the 14th arrondissement, known for its lively nightlife, much of which is based around historic brasseries like La Coupole, La Rotonde and Le Select. Once a warren of artists’ studios and swinging cafés, this neighborhood takes you back to the café society of the early 20th century—imagine having a drink with Picasso, Modigliani, Hemingway, Man Ray or Trotsky.

Don’t miss the rooftop terrace of Tour Montparnasse for the best panoramic view of the city and treat yourself to a cocktail at Le Bar Américain on the 56th floor. The Hotel Villa Modigliani offers a secluded inner courtyard and garden, proximity to the Jardin du Luxembourg and Saint Germain des Prés, and is also convenient to the Paris Metro. This neighborhood is perfect for strolling, dining, and shopping in the Galeries Lafayette Montparnasse. You may want to visit Rue d’Odessa for its countless pancake houses (a specialty from France’s Brittany region) and the pedestrianized Rue Daguerre.

$1,999

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,999 per person triple occupancy; $2,259 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Air France flights from Boston to Paris • Five nights’ superior three-star accommodations: Villa Modigliani • Full American breakfast daily • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers

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VENICE

Saturday, April 16–Friday, April 22, 2016

You’ve never seen anything quite like Venice!

This exotic lagoon city, built on a hundred islands in the Adriatic, is a watery labyrinth of sun-speckled canals and arched bridges, marble palaces, piazzas both massive and tiny, narrow streets and a glorious quayside promenade…all in a car-free zone! The heart of Venice, Piazza San Marco, looks as perfect as a film set. The iconic Basilica, Doges Palace, Rialto Bridge and Bridge of Sighs are everything you’ve hoped for. Your first cruise (by gondola or vaporetto) down the Grand Canal—the most beautiful “street” in Venice, surrounded by opulent architecture and bustling with water-craft—is an unforgettable experience! You’ll enjoy a guided walking tour of the San Marco area and then it’s time to indulge: visit the mar velous Pegg y Guggenheim Collection or Ca’Rezzonico with its 18th-century art and decadent furnishings; wander down mysterious passageways, listen to music in a floodlit square, taste the original Bellini at Harry’s Bar. No matter where you go, you’ll find history, beauty and romance. “An endlessly seductive charm.”—Rick Steves

$2,559

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,099 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Venice, via Rome • Five nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel All’Angelo • Welcome beverage on arrival • Buffet breakfast daily • Half-day guided walking tour • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers

RESERVE BY: January 8, 2016

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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THE AMALFI COAST

Capri, Positano, Pompeii and Ravello Saturday, September 24–Sunday, October 2, 2016 Saturday, October 1–Sunday, October 9, 2016

POSITANO

In a country with over 7,000 km of coastline, the Amalfi Coast is often considered the “coast with the most.” This 50 km long stretch of paradise entrances visitors with stunning scenery, panoramic vistas, sunwashed, hill-hugging villages and, of course, its unmatched Italian style and culture. The Amalfi Coast is beautiful, romantic and dramatic and the Club has become justly famous for our tour of the best of the best. Homebase is a charming hotel in Maiori with its long, wide beach. From there we’ll set out on a new adventure each day—a guided tour of the excavations at Pompeii followed by a winery visit; a full-day visit to the magical and glamorous isle of Capri; a full-day visit to glorious Sorrento, with lunch; and an exploration of the town of Amalfi. The next day we’ll travel by motorboat to the village that seems to tumble into the blue sea—Positano—where we’ll have the whole day to explore on our own. And we’ve included a half-day visit to astonishing Ravello, including admission to Villa Rufolo and lunch. After this trip, you’ll know what “la dolce vita” really means!

RESERVE BY: December 31, 2015

$2,599

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,939 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Naples, via Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel San Francesco, Maiori • Nineteen meals: seven buffet breakfasts, five lunches (including four at local restaurants while touring), seven dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local guide during excursions

FEATURES:

Half-day guided excursion to Pompeii, including a winery visit and lunch; full-day guided excursion to Capri, including lunch; full-day excursion to Sorrento and Amalfi, including lunch; visit to Positano; half-day guided excursion to Ravello, including lunch.

TRAVELER REVIEWS “This trip to Amalfi far surpassed our expectations. The hotel was top-notch and the service impeccable. The Amalfi Coast and all the excursions were pristine, picture-perfect and well-planned. An amazing trip!”

—Francine B. April 2015

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RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

THE FRENCH RIVIERA, PROVENCE & PARIS Saturday, April 16–Sunday, April 24, 2016 $3,349* Saturday, July 9–Sunday, July 17, 2016 $3,679*

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. *Prices are per person double occupancy. Single reservations: April $3,849; July $4,179. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

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PROVENCE

Breathtaking landscapes, delicious cuisine, historical sites, fabulous wine, world-famous shopping—France delights the senses. Our travel fantasies come to life in the uber-exclusive south of France among the sun-drenched resorts of the Riviera. We’ll spend two nights in Nice, the “Grand Old Dame of the Côte d’Azur,” and have time to stroll its quaint streets and peoplewatch from a charming café. The Impressionists were inspired by the bright landscapes of Provence and although most of us can’t spend “A Year in Provence,” we’ll have a delightful twonight stay in charming Avignon where we visit the 14th-century Papal Palace and enjoy a short cruise in Cassis to see the famous calanques (the Mediterranean version of Scandinavia’s fjords).

The high-speed TGV train whisks us to the City of Light—Paris—and we’ll have a welcoming panoramic tour. With grand architecture, illustrious museums, ec lectic neighborhoods, endless shopping and inviting cafés on every corner, you’ll discover the France of your dreams!

RESERVE BY:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Nice and Paris to Boston, via a connecting city • TGV high-speed train from Provence to Paris • Seven nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Nine meals: six breakfasts, three dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of multilingual Tour Director

FEATURES:

Nice tour featuring the Promenade des Anglais, Roman amphitheatre and Old Town.

Cassis with calanques cruise. Avignon tour including the old town and Papal Palace. Paris panoramic tour. OPTIONALS: Nice—Monaco, Monte Carlo Casino and dinner. Avignon—Aixen-Provence excursion including wine-tasting and dinner. Paris—Evening excursion including dinner and river cruise; Monet and Giverny excursion. PARIS 2n post-tour extension $329 pp/do. OPTIONAL ON EXTENSION: Montmartre lunch and wine tasting.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–3 NH Nice, Nice DAYS 4–5 Mercure Avignon Cite des Papes, Avignon DAYS 6–8 Les Jardins du Marais, Paris DAY 9

April Date: CALL FOR AVAILABILITY July Date: December 23, 2015 RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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THE GREEK ISLANDS

Saturday, April 16–Thursday, April 28, 2016 $3,939* Tuesday, September 13–Sunday, September 25, 2016 $3,989* INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. *Prices are per person double occupancy. Single reservations: April $4,414; September $4,464. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

INCLUDES: SANTORINI

A Greek Islands holiday is bound to be on your wish list. And why not? White-washed, cliff-hugging villages, enchanting seascapes and sunsets, black sand beaches, ancient ruins—and, of course, Mediterranean cuisine—all add up to the trip of a lifetime. This Grecian primer begins and ends in Athens, boasting an incomparable collection of monuments, eclectic markets and lively streets. A short flight brings us to the isle of Crete, and an exploration of the crumbling ruins of the royal complex at Knossos. The largest of the Greek islands, Crete is flush with fantastic beaches—and turquoise lagoons! Next, via ferry, we’re off to one of the ten best islands in Europe—Santorini—whose scenery and charm are off the charts. Browse elegant shops and galleries, choose from more than 300 restaurants, drink exceptional local white wine, bask on black sand beaches and catch one of the world’s truly beautiful sunsets. In Mykonos, the most impressive port town in the Cyclades, we’ll want to wander the fantastic maze of streets—originally designed to confuse pirates!—stroll the gold-sand beaches, soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere or join an optional excursion to the sacred island of Delos. Some say visiting Greece is a life-altering experience. Let’s find out!

RESERVE BY: April Date: CALL FOR AVAILABILITY September Date: December 23, 2015

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Athens, via a connecting city • Flight from Athens to Crete, ferry from Crete to Santorini, ferry from Santorini to Mykonos, ferry from Mykonos to Athens • Eleven nights’ four-star accommodations • Fourteen meals: ten breakfasts, four dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of multilingual Tour Director

FEATURES:

Athens tour including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Presidential Guard and Syntagma Square. Crete tour including Palace of Knossos.

Santorini tour including Akrotiri excavations.

Mykonos. OPTIONALS: Athens—Excursion to Cape Sounion, Greek Folklore Evening, Excursion to Delphi. Crete—Excursion to Hania and Fodhele. Santorini—Greek wine tasting and lunch. Mykonos—Excursion to Delos.

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–3 Metropolitan Hotel Athens, Athens DAYS 4–5 Hotel Galaxy Iraklio, Crete DAYS 6–8 El Greco Resort, Santorini DAYS 9–10 Aegean Plaza Hotel, Mykonos DAYS 11–12 Metropolitan Hotel Athens, Athens DAY 13 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

TRAVELER REVIEWS “The trip was excellent. Santorini—like heaven, sunset at Oia great. Mykonos—pricey but worth it.

The Grecian people all friendly and helpful, the tour guides were very knowledgeable and the tour director was excellent.”

—Dolores F. April 2015

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AMSTERDAM, LUXEMBOURG & BRUSSELS Saturday, April 16–Monday, April 25, 2016

$3,009

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,519 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

INCLUDES: • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Amsterdam and Brussels to Boston, via a connecting city • Eight nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Ten meals: seven breakfasts, three dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of multilingual Tour Director AMSTERDAM

Spring may be the very best time to visit Amsterdam, Luxembourg and Brussels, three of Europe’s most picturesque cities.

Begin in the Netherlands and say “hallo” to Amsterdam, where our guide acquaints us with the charms of this lively city. In our free time, we might choose an optional excursion to the magnificent Keukenhof Gardens or a visit to the renovated van Gogh Museum. In tiny Luxembourg, we’ll tour Maastricht and venerable old Luxembourg City, with its 17th-century architecture and flowering gardens. Our vacation concludes with three days in Belgium, journeying through the rolling hills of the Ardennes (site of the Battle of the Bulge) and Bastogne before arriving in Brussels, awash with elegant baroque houses and Gothic cathedrals. Browse the galleries of the Royal Museums of Fine Arts for a peek at works by Monet and Gauguin or take in the colorful hustle and bustle at the Fish Market. Sample some of Belgium’s renowned pastries and chocolate for a perfect ending to this unique experience.

FEATURES:

Amsterdam tour. Maastricht tour.

Luxembourg City tour including the Old Town and World War II Monument; visit to Bastogne Historical Center. Brussels tour including the historic center, the Manneken Pis and Grand Place. OPTIONALS: Amsterdam—Keukenhof Gardens; canal cruise and dinner; excursion to Delft.

Luxembourg—Excursion to Trier. Brussels— Excursion to Bruges.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–4 The Manor Hotel-Hampshire Eden, Amsterdam DAYS 5–6 Doubletree by Hilton, Luxembourg City DAYS 7–9 Thon Hotel Bristol Stephanie, Brussels DAY 10

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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CLASSIC TUSCANY

The Cinque Terre, Florence, Lucca and Siena Saturday, April 23–Sunday, May 1, 2016 Saturday, October 8–Sunday, October 16, 2016

CINQUE TERRE

$2,599

TUSCANY

A gorgeous, sun-drenched climate; romantic landscapes; exquisite art and architecture and traditional delicious cuisine—experience the Italy of your dreams in Tuscany with The Travel Club.

From accommodations at the beautiful Grand Hotel Plaza in the exclusive spa resort of Montecatini Terme, we’ll enjoy excursions through the Tuscan countryside, visiting Florence—“The Cradle of the Renaissance”— and home to the Academy of Fine Arts and Michelangelo’s David, the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio—elegant Lucca with its Roman reminders, beautiful Siena with the most gorgeous scallop-shaped piazza and astonishing San Gimignano --the city of medieval towers. We’ve set aside a full day to explore the Cinque Terre, five crazily constructed fishing villages, set amid some of the most dramatic coastal scenery on the planet. To these wondrous surroundings, we’ve added a couple wine tastings and fabulous local lunches, wine with dinner at the hotel and expert guides leading the way. The Travel Club’s exclusive trip to Tuscany can’t be beat!

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,829 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Florence, via Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations: Grand Hotel Plaza, Montecatini Terme • Thirteen meals: seven buffet breakfasts, six dinners with wine • Wine tasting and lunch in the Cinque Terre • Wine tasting and lunch at Fattoria Il Poggio in Montecarlo • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

RESERVE BY: December 31, 2015 TRAVELER REVIEWS “We had a great trip. Dinner at hotel was very good. Liked that the hotel opened into a piazza—lots of interesting shops, restaurants and places of interest. Very nice cross between scenic and city sights.

Can’t wait for our next Club trip, always enjoyable.”

—Patricia F. April 2015

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BUDAPEST, VIENNA & PRAGUE Tuesday, April 26–Thursday, May 5, 2016 Tuesday, September 6–Thursday, September 15, 2016

$3,199

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,199 per person triple occupancy, $3,849 for single reservations. Travel Insured insurance is $220.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

BELVEDERE PALACE

Join us on this special holiday! Start in Budapest, the “Queen of the Danube,” where you’ll be drawn to the city’s beautiful architecture and magnificent river views. Tour highlights include Castle Hill District, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion and a visit to Gellert Hill. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant followed by a twilight Danube River cruise.

We’ll visit Visegrad for stunning views of the Danube River bend before heading into the Austrian countryside and the picturesque art village of Szentendre. Our next destination is Vienna—one of the world’s great cultural treasures and called “Europe’s classiest capital,” by Rick Steves, one of America’s leading travel authorities. Enjoy a panoramic tour and visits to Schönbrunn Palace and St. Stephan’s Cathedral. Head out of the city for a visit to famous Melk Abbey, the Wachau Valley and the Vienna Woods before an evening in the winemaking village of Grinzing for dinner and entertainment. Our adventure continues with a visit to enchanting Cesky Krumlov, a medieval Czech town filled with shops and restaurants before we arrive in fairytale Prague—the “city of a thousand spires.” Explore the 1,000-year-old grounds of Hradcany Castle, visit beautiful St. Vitus Cathedral, walk the Golden Lane and the statue-lined Charles Bridge. Our vacation ends with a day at leisure followed by a visit to a private Czech family farmhouse for a traditional dinner and entertainment.

RESERVE BY:

April Date: November 20, 2015 September Date: March 31, 2016

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Budapest and Prague to Boston, via a connecting city • Eight nights’ accommodations • Thirteen meals: eight breakfasts, five dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–3 Radisson Blu Hotel, Budapest DAYS 4–6 Austria Trend Savoyen Hotel, Vienna DAYS 7–9 Hotel Yasmin, Prague DAY 10 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES:

Budapest: tour including Heroes’ Square, Danube River, Bellert Hill, Castle Hill District, Matthias Church, Fisherman’s Bastion, St. Stephen’s Basilica, twilight Danube cruise.

Visit Visegrad & village of Szentendre. Vienna: panoramic tour, Ring Road, Opera House, Hofburg Imperial Residence. Visit Schönbrunn Palace & St. Stephan’s Cathedral. Visit Melk Abbey, Wachau Valley & Vienna Woods, dinner and entertainment in Grinzing. Excursion to Cesky Krumlov. Prague: tour including Hradcany Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane Charles Bridge, Old Town. Day at leisure, family farmhouse visit with entertainment and dinner.

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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WALKING in LIGURIA and the CINQUE TERRE Saturday, May 7–Sunday, May 15, 2016

Sometimes the best way to explore a place you’ve never been is on foot and that’s what we’ll do on this new Italian vacation. Pack your walking shoes, binoculars and your camera and join us on the Ligurian coast—the Italian Riviera. For the next week we’ll embark on walking excursions to some stunning places.

Each walk is set at a leisurely pace and is three to three-and-a-half hours long—with lots of stops along the way. We start with four nights in seaside Santa Margherita Ligure—a beautiful old resort town with the palm trees, cafés and marina that a perfect Riviera location should have. Just up the coast lies Genoa and one of the world’s best-kept travel secrets—Genoa is awesome! This noisy, colorful Mediterranean port is a jumble of ancient lanes and alleyways, massive palaces, medieval walls and bell towers, with a center consecrated as a UNESCO site and a refurbished Antico Porto set off by lively palm-lined promenades. Our full-day excursion includes a five-hour urban walk—with plenty of stops and free time for lunch. The following day we’ll set off on a three-hour hike and make our way on a paved path with stone steps to the glorious harbor town of Portofino. (Don’t worry, we’ll have boat or coach transportation back to the hotel!) Over the next two days we’ll hike up an ancient mule track for a breathtaking view of Liguria and the Côte d’Azur, find the watch tower on the Punta Manara promontory, have time for an impromptu picnic lunch and a cooking class and free time in the pretty seaside town of Sestri Levante. Our base for the next three nights is Levanto, with an interesting historical center, beautifully painted villas and a 13thcentury medieval loggia. Our last exploration is a full-day on the Cinque Terre—“five crazily constructed fishing villages, set amid some of the most dramatic coastal scenery on the planet” (Lonely Planet), with short walks in each village and either train or boat between them.

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SESTRI LEVANTE

$2,999

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,299 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Genoa, via Rome • Seven nights’ three-star accommodations • Fourteen meals: seven breakfasts, seven dinners • Traditional pesto cooking demonstration • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–5 Hotel Jolanda, Santa Margherita Ligure DAYS 6–8 Hotel Carla, Levanto DAY 9 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

ENCHANTING UMBRIA Food, Wine and Landscapes

Saturday, May 7–Sunday, May 15, 2016

Picture a lush landscape of green rolling hills, vineyards and olive groves in every direction, and ancient hill towns clinging to the pinnacles, each one offering a rich cultural heritage that began before the Romans, and you have Umbria, the green heart of Italy. We’ll stay in a renovated 17thcentury palazzo—complete with a hanging garden and hall of frescoes—in Spello, one of Umbria’s most picturesque towns, with rose-colored stone walls, crumbling terracotta roof tiles, stone pathways, and weathered wooden doors. We’ll visit the ancient city of Orvieto and its magnificent Gothic Duomo, and then settle down for a tasting of the famous wines of Orvieto, before a stop in Todi, whose perfect medieval piazza looks like (and sometimes, is) a movie set. The following day we visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Assisi, where a guided tour introduces us to the Basilica and other sacred memorials in the birthplace of St. Francis, before we enjoy lunch at a local trattoria.

Next is Spoleto. Shelley called it “the most romantic city I ever saw” and it’s just that today, with colorful street scenes, stone lanes and monuments from its thousand year history. Then it’s off to visit the famed Lungarotti Winery in Torgiano for a wine tasting and light lunch before visits to Deruta (famous for ceramics) and Gubbio, the oldest village in Umbria. Our vacation ends with a visit to fascinating Montefalco and the Arnaldo Caprai Winery for a tasting and some local delicacies, and Bevagna, an intimate and charming walled village.

What a delicious holiday!

RESERVE BY: February 1, 2016

$3,199

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,449 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations: Palazzo Bocci, Spello with breakfast daily • Lunch at a local trattoria • Welcome and farewell dinners with wine at local restaurant • Olive oil tasting • Wine tasting in Orvieto with local specialties • Wine tasting in Torgiano with local specialties • Wine tasting in Montefalco with local specialties • Dinner with wine at agriturismo • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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ITALY’S SEASIDE RESORTS Tropea, Lipari & Taormina The Club’s President’s Trip

Friday, May 13–Sunday, May 22, 2016 Join The Travel Club on our annual President’s Trip, hosted and escorted by Travel Club president, Tim Montgomery. This exclusive itinerary offers a week-long exploration of legendary and colorful seaside resorts—and temps should be in the 70s.

We’ll start in Tropea, Calabria—a maze of pretty lanes, piazzas and palazzi—on the stretch of coastline called the “Coast of the Gods.” Dramatic cliffs and soft, sandy beaches complement an array of small artisan shops and cafés. Centrally located accommodations at Hotel Tropis provide a pool and full-service spa. We’ll enjoy a private walking tour of Tropea’s highlights and end the day enjoying the breathtaking sunset from a lovely café on the cliffs. Hydrofoil service brings us from Reggio Calabria to the island of Lipari, and we’ll stay in Lipari Town—a busy little port with a pretty, pastelcolored seafront—at the Grand Arciduca, four-star accommodations with a 19th-century Sicilian style and offering a swimming pool and spa services. A get-acquainted tour includes a stop at the Belvedere Quattrocchi—called “Four Eyes” for its marvelous coastal panorama—and concludes with lunch, with wine, at a local seafood restaurant. Be sure to head to Via Vittorio Emanuele—a lively thoroughfare lined with cafés, bars and restaurants—for your afterdinner stroll. We’ll end our vacation in Taormina, a breathtaking paradise where history meets “la dolce vita.” This ancient town is Sicily’s jewel with quaint streets packed with color and charm, boutiques and cafés. The Hotel Continental, located in the historic center of Taormina is just steps from shops, cafés and restaurants and boasts an unparalleled panoramic view of Mt. Etna from its terrace. Enjoy a guided walking tour including the ancient GrecoRoman theatre and a full-day excursion to the spectacular archaeological site at Siracusa and Ortigia Island. This unique vacation is all about fun, relaxation and discovery.

Limited to 21 travelers.

RESERVE BY: February 5, 2016

SANTA MARIA DELL’ISOLA MONASTERY

$3,399

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,689 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Lamezia Terme and Catania to Boston, via Rome • Hydrofoil service from Reggio Calabria to Lipari and ferry service from Lipari to Milazzo • Eight nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Sixteen meals: eight breakfasts, eight dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1 DAYS 2–3 DAYS 4–6 DAYS 7–9 DAY 10

Overnight flight from Boston Hotel Tropis, Tropea Hotel Arciduca, Lipari Hotel Continental, Taormina Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES:

Half-day guided walking tour of Tropea. Half-day guided tour of Lipari Island and lunch with wine. Half-day guided walking tour of Taormina, full-day guided excursion to Siracusa islands and Ortigia Island.

OPTIONALS: Lipari—Excursion to Vulcano Island; Excursion to Panarea and Stromboli.

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ITALY’S CILENTO COAST Plus Ravello, Sorrento & Ischia Sunday, May 15–Monday, May 23, 2016

South of the Amalfi Coast is a treasure trove, bustling traditional towns and landscapes that are both authentic and enchanting. This dramatic coastline of rocky coves, wild flowers, crystal-clear water and plunging cliffs is off the typical tourist radar—the Italians have long kept it to themselves. We’ll spend three nights in the historic center of Santa Maria Di Castellabate—a former fishing village of pastel-colored houses and ancient palazzi, lively restaurants and intriguing shops. Enjoy excursions to Paestum—a fascinating archaeological find and the site of some of the best-preserved Greek temples on the Mediterranean—and Acciaroli—a jewel of the Cilento coast with traditional houses, narrow cobbled alleys and a harborside promenade dotted with cafés and said to be a favorite of Hemingway’s during his Italian travels.

Sorrento will be our base for the next four nights and we’ll stop en route in Ravello— “the best view on the Amalfi Coast,” says Forbes—for a tour of this cliff-top village and lunch. The following day we’ll cruise to Ischia Island, a wonder of lush greenery, peaceful seaside towns and postcard panoramas, and enjoy a guided tour that includes the La Mortella Botanical Gardens and the Aragonese Castle; followed by a visit to Pietratorcia Winery—Ischia’s wine heritage dates back to 700 B.C. And, finally, we’ll enjoy a full-day excursion to Naples with a visit to the famous Archaeological Museum and a traditional pizza lunch.

FEATURES:

Visit mozzarella factory. Visit Paestum archaeological site, followed by lunch. Visit Acciaroli and Velia, with lunch at agriturismo. Visit Ravello, tour Villa Rufolo, with lunch. Guided excursion to Ischia Island including botanic gardens and Castello Aragonese followed by Pietratorcia Winery and tasting. Full-day excursion to Naples including guided panoramic tour, visit to Archaeological Museum and pizza lunch. Free day in Sorrento.

ACCIAROLI

$3,199

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,619 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Naples, via Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations • Breakfast daily, four lunches on tour • Welcome and farewell dinner with wine • Round-trip ferry service to Ischia Island • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–4 Hotel Villa Sirio, Santa Maria di Castellabate DAYS 5–8 Conca Park, Sorrento DAY 9 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

RESERVE BY: February 8, 2016

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TANZANIA WILDLIFE SAFARI

Monday, June 13–Friday, June 24, 2016

$6,999

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $7,539 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport and visa required. Per person deposit is $600.

“I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up that I was not happy.”

—Ernest Hemingway

In 2013, Tanzania was voted Best Safari Country in Africa in a poll of travelers, experts and guide book authors. This African wilderness of unfenced parks, abundant wildlife, endless plains and landscapes dotted with enormous baobab trees and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, provides an incomparable safari experience. Tanzania is the last place on earth where wildlife exists in such abundance. Following our arrival night in Arusha we’ll head into Tarangire National Park with (reportedly) the largest concentration of elephant in the world.

Lake Manyara is a jewel whose setting was praised by Hemingway as “the loveliest I had seen in Africa” and with wildlife that can be observed at a much closer range than in other parks. “Timeless” is how the Serengeti is often described—a vast treeless plain with millions of animals searching for fresh grasslands—and in the Maasai dialect it means “the place where the land moves on forever.” Between breathtaking vistas and a permanent water supply that supports an unparalleled concentration of wildlife, Ngorongoro Crater is one of Africa’s premier attractions and sits in close proximity to Olduvai Gorge, the “Cradle of Mankind,” where pre-human fossil remains were discovered. In addition to morning, afternoon and evening game drives we’ll visit a project that assists disabled community members, take a guided walk through the savanna, visit a Maasai village and view ancient cave art.

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Kilimanjaro Airport, via a connecting city • Nine nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Twenty-seven meals: nine breakfasts, eight lunches, ten dinners • Eight game drives • Six “Connect & Conserve” highlights • 4×4 land cruise safari vehicle • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of multilingual Driver/Guide

HIGHLIGHTS:

Tarangire National Park: One of the most diverse parks in Tanzania with scattered acacia woodland, baobab and palm trees, plains, swamps and rivers; abundance of big game including lion, elephant and buffalo Lake Manyara National Park: Diverse habitats, from its Rift Valley soda lake to dense woodlands and steep mountainsides; famous for its unusual tree-climbing lions and the vast elephant herds Serengeti National Park: Virtually every game species in Africa can be found here, including the Big 5; Africa’s most famous park; the endless grassy plains are the richest grazing grounds on the continent, and therefore home to the largest herds and the highest concentrations of predators on the planet Ngorongoro Crater: Once a gigantic volcano, it is the largest intact caldera in the world; one of the most beautiful wildlife havens on earth OPTIONAL: Zanzibar 3n post-tour extension; Stone Town and East Coast beaches $1,099 pp/do land and air.

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

RIO, IGUASSU FALLS & BUENOS AIRES Monday, July 11–Wednesday, July 20, 2016

IPANEMA

Explore two of the world’s most passionate and exotic cities—plus Iguassu Falls, “unlike any other waterfall on earth”—on this small group tour. Tripadvisor’s 2015 Travelers Choice Awards for South American destinations lists Buenos Aires, Argentina in the No. 1 spot and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil at No. 5. Known as the Cidade Maravilhosa (Marvelous City), Rio boasts incomparable views from every angle with whitesand beaches, lush rainforests, and dramatic mountains. From soaring Sugarloaf Mountain to the 125-foot tall art deco statue of Christ the Redeemer crowning the top of Corcovado (one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World), from the beaches of Copacabana and Ipanema to Tijuca, the world’s largest urban forest, Rio is bustling and vibrant, possessed of a deep sense of history and heritage and the most visited city in the Southern Hemisphere. Iguassu Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a winner of the New Seven Wonders of Nature competition, is nearly twice as tall as Niagara and spans nearly three kilometers with 275 waterfalls or cataracts.

We’ll spend two nights here, at the border between Brazil and Argentina and enjoy a Brazilian barbecue, walk the footpaths for panoramic views and view Devil’s Throat, the most famous section of the falls. Buenos Aires, a blend of European charm and South American flair, is a sophisticated city of wide boulevards, incredible food, neoclassical architecture and sultry tango sessions. We’ll see historic San Telmo and colorful La Boca, the widest street in the world and the beautiful parks of Palermo, aristocratic Recoleta and the grave of Eva Peron, along with artsy cafes, romantic wine bars and restaurants offering the world’s best beef.

RESERVE BY: December 23, 2015

$4,244

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,694 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $600.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires to Boston, via a connecting city • Internal flights • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations • Nine meals: six breakfasts, three dinners with beer or wine • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of multilingual Tour Director

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–3 Pestana Rio Atlantica, Rio de Janeiro DAYS 4–5 Recanto Cataratas Thermas Resort, Iguassu DAYS 6–8 NH Lancaster, Buenos Aires DAYS 9–10 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES:

Rio de Janeiro tour, visit Sugarloaf Mountain, Tijuca Forest National Park, Christ the Redeemer Statue, Ipanema & Copacabana beaches. Brazilian barbecue dinner, Iguassu National Park, Devil’s Throat. Buenos Aires tour. OPTIONALS: Buenos Aires—Tango Show & Dinner, Tigre Delta & Cruise.

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EDINBURGH & THE CASTLES OF SCOTLAND Thursday, July 14-Saturday, July 23, 2016

LOCH NESS

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

RESERVE BY: December 23, 2015

After deadline, call to check availability.

FEATURES:

Edinburgh: tour, Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, day at leisure. Perthshire, Blair Castle, Edradour distillery & whiskey tasting. Inverness region: day at leisure, Great Glen, Loch Ness 2000 Exhibition.

Western Highlands: day at leisure, Glencoe, Loch Lomond. Glasgow: tour, Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Burrell collections. OPTIONALS: Edinburgh— Abbotsford House & Melrose Abbey, St. Andrews, Scottish Ceilidh with Dinner. Inverness Region— Eilean Donan & Isle of Skye. Highlands—Duart Castle & Isle of Mull. GLASGOW 2n post-tour extension $269 pp/do. OPTIONALS ON EXTENSION: Hadrian’s Wall & Carlisle Castle, Historic Scotland & Stirling Castle.

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$3,589

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,889 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Edinburgh and Glasgow to Boston, via a connecting city • Eight nights’ three-star accommodations • Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, four dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip, airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–4 Holiday Inn Express, Edinburgh DAYS 5–6 Royal Highland, Inverness DAYS 7–8 Isles of Glencoe Hotel, The Highlands DAY 9 Hotel Novotel Glasgow Centre, Glasgow DAY 10 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

NORTHERN EUROPE London to Copenhagen

Thursday, July 21–Monday, August 1, 2016 Explore the fascinating cities of northern Europe on this one-of-a-kind vacation. Start in London with the iconic sights of this posh capital—St. Paul’s Cathedral, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Tower of London. In Belgium’s famous port—Antwerp (known for diamonds and Rubens)—we’ll discover an intriguing medieval center with café-filled cobbled lanes and an impressive cathedral. Next up is Amsterdam in the Netherlands—home to Heineken Beer, Anne Frank House, Van Gogh Museum, legendary nightlife, Europe’s largest historic city center and picturesque canals that create a floating city. The busy harbor city of Hamburg offers a unique German experience from cutting-edge fashion to buzzing nightlife, with nary a lederhosen in sight. View the stunning “rathaus” (city hall), the reclaimed warehouse district and visit the Ballinstadt Emigration Museum—“Gateway to the World” for five million Europeans heading off to the New World. Copenhagen—selected the world’s most “livable” city in 2013, called “the coolest kid on the Nordic block” by Lonely Planet, home to fifteen Michelin-starred restaurants and “the world’s best restaurant” Noma— is also a nine-centuries-old royal capital with world-class museums and charming landscapes of candy-colored houses and cafés.

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–4 Marriott Maida Vale, London DAY 5 Mercure Antwerpen Centrum Opera, Antwerp DAYS 6–7 Movenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre, Amsterdam DAYS 8–9 Mercure Hotel Hamburg, Hamburg DAYS 10–11 Copenhagen Island Hotel, Copenhagen DAY 12 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

COPENHAGEN

$4,099

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,598 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to London and Copenhagen to Boston, via a connecting city • Train from London to Brussels • Ten nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Thirteen meals: nine breakfasts, four dinners with wine or beer • Sightseeing and touring • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of multilingual Tour Director

FEATURES:

London: guided panoramic tour. Antwerp: guided sightseeing including Great Market Square and Green Square. Amsterdam: guided walking tour including Dam Square. Hamburg: guided sightseeing including city hall, warehouse district, Ballinstadt Emigration Museum, St. Michaelis Church. Copenhagen: guided panoramic sightseeing including Christiansborg Palace, Rosenberg Castle, Nyhavn district, the Little Mermaid statue. OPTIONALS: London— Windsor Castle; Stonehenge and Salisbury; London Eye and pub dinner. Amsterdam— Canal cruise and dinner. Hamburg—Dinner and river cruise. STOCKHOLM 3N post-tour extension $799 pp/do land and air.

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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SWITZERLAND, ALSACE & THE BLACK FOREST

Lucerne, Zermatt, Interlaken, Strasbourg Thursday, August 4-Monday, August 15, 2016

GRUYERE

Breathtaking is the only way to describe the sights we’ll see on this 10-night journey in central Europe. In Switzerland’s mountainous landscapes we’ll stay in stunning, lake-side Lucerne with its covered bridges, spired, turreted buildings and preserved medieval Old Town. The car-free mountain town of Zermatt is our next destination and we’ll pass through the Alps and arrive by the Glacier Express scenic viewing train. An excursion to the iconic Matterhorn includes views from Gornergat ridge and an open-air cog railway ride to the summit. In Interlaken we’ll take in the heart-stopping scenery at Jungfraujoch–a UNESCO World Heritage site and mountain pass called “The Top of Europe.” Our next stop is Strasbourg, the center of the Alsace region, a city both cosmopolitan and cozy with a backdrop of old half-timber houses and waterways where we’ll enjoy a locally guided tour and short river cruise. We’ll end our vacation in the fabled Black Forest region – a setting for many of Grimm’s fairy tales – with a tour of Freiburg, sitting at the foot of the forest with its medieval Old Town of gabled houses, cobblestone lanes and café lined plazas.

RESERVE BY: December 23, 2015

$4,299

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,699 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $450.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Zurich and Frankfurt to Boston, via a connecting city • Ten nights’ three-star accommodations • Thirteen meals: nine breakfasts, four dinners with beer or wine • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of multilingual Tour Director

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1 DAYS 2–3 DAYS 4–5 DAYS 6–7

Overnight flight from Boston Grand Hotel Europe, Lucerne Butterfly Hotel, Zermatt Carlton Europe Hotel, Interlaken DAYS 8–9 Mercure Strasbourg Center, Strasbourg DAYS 10–11 Novotel Freiburg Am Konzerthaus, Freiburg DAY 12 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES:

Lucerne: tour, Lion Monument, Old Town. Glacier Express scenic train. Zermatt: tour, Matterhorn region, Gornergrat, cog railway ride. Bernese Oberland Alps. Interlaken: Jungfraujoch, Ice Palace.

Bern tour, Basel. Strasbourg: tour and river cruise, Place Gutenberg, Palais Rohan. Freiburg: tour, day at leisure. OPTIONALS: Lucerne—Mount Pilatus. Strasbourg—Alsace Wine Tasting & Dinner.

Freiburg—Rural Landscapes of the Black Forest. RHINE VALLEY 2n post-tour extension $399 pp/ do. OPTIONAL ON EXTENSION: Rhine River Cruise & Wine Tasting.

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SWITZERLAND, FRANCE, ITALY, AUSTRIA & GERMANY The Jewels of Alpine Europe

Monday, August 15–Saturday, August 27, 2016

$4,049

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,489 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

INCLUDES:

Photo: Copyright Lucerne Tourism

LUCERNE

Experience rich culture, impressive architecture and culinary delights against a backdrop of soaring alpine peaks. Our tour begins in Switzerland, where we’ll stay in the charming and sophisticated lakeside city of Lucerne and explore the winding, medieval-era streets of the Old Town. Head to the Swiss capital of Bern— ranked among the world’s top 10 cities for quality of life in 2010. Cross into France and enjoy a boat cruise around Lake Annecy, known as “Europe’s cleanest lake,” offering panoramic views of the breathtaking mountains that inspired Paul Cezanne. Visit the picturesque valley and charming resort village of Chamonix at the base of Mont Blanc and travel through one of the man-made wonders of the world, the nearly eight-mile-long Mont Blanc tunnel.

Cross the border into Italy and spend the day on Lake Como as we visit Villa Carlotta, an elegant 18th century Italian estate surrounded by 14 acres of gardens. Returning to Switzerland, we’ll soak up the views from chic St. Moritz before traveling into tiny Liechtenstein, best known for its wines and postage stamp trade.

Visit Innsbruck, capital of the Austrian Tyrol, and view the Golden Roof and Hofburg along with other gems of Baroque architecture. Lastly we’ll arrive in Munich and enjoy a guided tour and a day to explore on our own.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Zurich and Munich to Boston, via a connecting city • Eleven nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Fifteen meals: ten breakfasts, five dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of a multilingual Tour Director

FEATURES:

Lucerne, Bern, Geneva, Lake Annecy, Chamonix, Lake Como region, Villa Carlotta, St. Moritz, Liechtenstein, Innsbruck, Munich.

OPTIONALS: Lucerne—Mount Pilatus. Lake Como—Lake Cruise and Bellagio. Innsbruck— Neuschwanstein Castle. Munich—Dachau.

Salzburg 2n post-tour extension: $299 pp/ do. OPTIONALS ON EXTENSION: Mozart concert and dinner, Eagle’s Nest and salt mines.

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–3 Ameron Hotel Flora Luzern, Lucerne DAYS 4–5 Hotel Novotel Annecy Centre Atria, Annecy DAYS 6–7 NH Pontevecchio, Lake Como region DAY 8 Hotel Laudinella, St. Moritz DAYS 9–10 Hotel Innsbruck, Innsbruck DAYS 11–12 Four Points by Sheraton Munich Central, Munich DAY 13 Return flight to Boston

CALL FOR AVAILABILITY RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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GALAPAGOS ISLANDS CRUISE and ECUADOR

Monday, August 22–Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Both serene and exotic, the magical Galapagos Islands are on nearly everyone’s “must-visit” list. After arrival in Ecuador, we’ll spend a full day touring the town of Quito, complete with a visit to the Equatorial Line Monument (apply sunscreen!) where we’ll stand with one foot in both the northern and southern hemispheres. After a short flight to Baltra, we board our cruise ship Galapagos Legend, and begin our exploration with a cruise to Black Turtle Cove. Island hop from Santiago Island (after a wet landing we explore extensive lava flows and have a chance to swim or snorkel in Sullivan Bay) to the dark red sand beaches of Rabida Island. We’ll also spend the day on Isabela Island—a single land mass made from six ancient volcanoes—and wiggle our toes in the black sands around Urbina Bay, choose to either snorkel with the local sea turtles or visit the giant tortoises, and have a chance to see a blue-footed booby on a walking tour near Tagus Cove.

On the last day of our cruise we’ll visit Punta Espinosa on Isla Fernandina whose dramatic lava f lows are home to marine iguanas and Vicente Roca Point and the Bolivar Channel where we might see dolphins and whales. After our return to Quito we may choose to join an excursion to the volcanic landscapes of Cotopaxi National Park before our overnight f light back to Boston. (We also have the fantastic opportunity to reserve the six-night extension to Peru where we’ll visit Cuzco, Lima, Incan ruins and the lost city of Machu Picchu.)

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$5,209

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Single reservations may be available upon request.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Quito, via a connecting city • Internal flights • Four nights’ three-star accommodations • Four nights’ three-star cruise in outside cabins • Eighteen meals: eight breakfasts, four lunches, six dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of multilingual Tour Director

FEATURES:

Quito: tour, Old Town, Teleferico cable car, day at leisure. Cruise: Black Turtle Cove, wet landing Santiago Island, Sullivan Bay, Rabida Island, dinghy ride, wet landing Isabela Island, snorkel with sea turtles, giant tortoises, Tagus Cove, dinghy ride, Espinosa Point, marine iguanas, dinghy ride, Vicente Roca Point, snorkel Bolivar Channel, Santa Cruz Island. Otavalo: giant tortoise nature reserve, Otavalo market.

OPTIONALS: Quito—Volcanic Landscapes at Cotopaxi National Park. PERU AND MACHU PCCHU 6n post-tour extension $1,299 pp/ do land and air.

RESERVE BY: December 23, 2015 RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

SARDINIA & ROME Saturday, September 3–Sunday, September 11, 2016

ALGHERO

Surrounded by the bluest waters of the Mediterranean, Sardinia’s interior is a magnificent rugged landscape with remnants of its ancient nuraghic culture, a smattering of Roman ruins and traces of Spanish Baroque influenced architecture. While still Italian, Sardinia is distinct with its own cuisine, culture and history.

We’ll spend five nights in oceanside Alghero, imbued with a Spanish atmosphere and one of Sardinia’s most beautiful medieval cities: a wellpreserved historic center, medieval archways, sun-baked streets, busy seafood restaurants, shady cobbled lanes, Gothic palazzo and cafélined piazzas where watching a sunset, accompanied by a cocktail, is a must. Excursions include a walking tour of Alghero and (weather depending) a visit to the Neptune Caves; the charming town of Tempio Pausania, ruins of a unique nuraghic village and the distinctive Valley of the Moon of Aggius. We’ll explore the coastal town of Castelsardo with its old town perched on a hill beside the sea, its’ medieval castle and famous Elephant Rock; and Bosa with a rainbow of pastel-colored houses, moored fishing boats and palm trees lining an elegant riverfront. And, we’ll get a taste of unique Sardinia during dinner at an agriturismo and a visit to a wine cantina. We’ll cap off our vacation with two nights in Rome with free time to explore and a farewell dinner.

RESERVE BY: May 23, 2016

$3,299

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,645 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Alghero, via Rome and Rome to Boston • Internal flight from Alghero to Rome • Seven nights’ accommodations • Twelve meals: eight breakfasts, • four dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager in Sardinia • Local assistance in Rome

FEATURES:

Guided walking tour of Alghero, agriturismo dinner, excursion to Neptune Caves, excursIon to Tempio Pausania and nuraghic village of Majori, excursion to Valley of the Moon of Aggius, guided tour of Castelsardo including the castle, stop at Elephant Rock, guided tour of Bosa, wine cantina.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1 DAYS 2–6 DAYS 7–8 DAY 9

Overnight flight from Boston Cataluna Hotel, Alghero Milani Hotel, Rome Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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PUGLIA, BASILICATA & CALABRIA Friday, September 9–Saturday, September 17, 2016

$3,199

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,425 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

TRULLI ALBEROBELLO

The Travel Club heads to southern Italy to experience the unique character and charm of this “mostly undiscovered” slice of Italian heaven. Our first stop is Alberobello (in Puglia), where the world-famous picturesque cone-shaped houses are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We’ll also enjoy an excursion to beautiful Lecce—“the Rome of the South”—where the art is found both in its museums and its elegant Baroque architecture. Travel to the region of Basilicata where we’ll visit Matera, thought to be one of the world’s oldest towns and famous for its extensive rock dwellings and network of caves and rock churches, and Castelmezzano, a medieval cliffside village with incomparable panoramic vistas. Next we’ll make our way to seaside Amantea, considered to be one of Calabria’s prettiest resort areas with a lovely old town located on the hillside and the new town, where shops, restaurants and piazzas line a main boulevard. Our excursions include the medieval town of Fiumefreddo Bruzio and Santa Severina, listed among “the most beautiful villages in Italy.” The historical legacy, breathtaking scenery and renowned cuisine make this a true Italian experience.

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Bari and Lamezia Terme to Boston, via Rome • Seven nights’ accommodations • Seventeen meals: seven breakfasts, three lunches, seven dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Full-day excursion to Lecce and Otranto.

Alberobello visit and lunch with wine at trulli farmhouse Masseria Papaperta. Tour of Matera and excursion to Castelmezzano. Excursion to Fiumefreddo Bruzi including farmhouse lunch and traditional entertainment. Excursion to Santa Severina and castle visit, Museo Diocesano and Byzantine Baptistery.

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–4 Grand Hotel Olimpo, Alberobello DAY 5 San Domenico, Matera DAYS 6–8 Hotel Mediterraneo Palace, Amantea DAY 9 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

AUSTRALIA

Melbourne, Ayers Rock, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef & Sydney

Monday, September 5–Sunday, September 18, 2016

AYERS ROCK

We’re heading to Oz next September (that’s springtime in Australia) and this once-in-alifetime experience answers the question: What makes Australia so fascinating? It’s an island, a country and a continent and about the same size as the U.S. (minus Alaska). Its natural beauty astounds, from the Great Barrier Reef (the largest living structure on the planet) to the indescribable Uluru (Ayers Rock). It’s home to iconic man-made wonders like Sydney’s Harbor Bridge and Opera House and one of the most livable cities in the world, Melbourne. And, it’s Aboriginal culture is the oldest on Earth. We’ll begin in charming Melbourne with its 19th-century architecture and visit Alice Springs (Australia’s most famous Outback town). We’ll see the massive (8km) and breathtaking sandstone monolith of Uluru and watch while it turns shades of red and pink at sunset. We’ll enjoy a full on the Great Barrier Reef and conclude our epic adventure with time in Sydney.

RESERVE BY: December 23, 2015 INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Melbourne and Sydney to Boston, via a connecting city • Internal flights • Eleven nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Thirteen meals: nine breakfasts, one lunch, three dinners with beer or wine • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of multilingual Tour Director

$5,924

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $6,913 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

TRIP PLANNER:

DAYS 1–2 Overnight flight from Boston, cross International Date Line DAYS 3–5 Vibe Savoy Hotel, Melbourne DAY 6 DoubleTree by Hilton, Alice Springs DAY 7 Desert Gardens, Ayers Rock DAYS 8–10 Rydges Esplanade Resort, Cairns DAYS 11–13 Parkroyal Darling Harbour, Sydney DAY 14 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES:

Melbourne: tour, Carlton Gardens, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Shrine of Remembrance, day at leisure. Alice Springs: Anzac Hill, Royal Flying Doctor Serivce. Ayers Rock, Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Cairns: Great Barrier Reef, Coral Sea, day at leisure. Sydney: tour, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney Harbor Bridge, Sydney Opera House, Bondi Beach, the Rocks, day at leisure.

OPTIONALS: Melbourne—Fairy Penguin Parade, Yarra Valley Winery Winetasting and Dinner. Alice Springs—Sunrise Ballooning with champagne Breakfast. Cairns—Kuranda Village Aboriginal Park & Rainforest. Sydney—Sydney Harbor Dinner Cruise, The Blue Mountains & Koala Park.

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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NEW ZEALAND: UNTAMED LANDSCAPES North & South Islands plus: Fiji Optional Extension

Thursday, September 15–Thursday, September 29, 2016

$5,674

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $6,474 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

QUEENSTOWN

With incredible scenery (majestic mountain ranges, stunning alpine lakes, craggy fjords, ancient forests and endless miles of beaches), a vibrant blend of European and native Maori culture, a hospitable welcome for tourists, award-winning wines and a favorable exchange rate, New Zealand is worth the journey. This exceptional program visits both the North and South Islands. Highlights include: Queenstown (staggeringly beautiful), breathtaking Milford Sound (described

by Rudyard Kipling as the “eighth wonder of the world”), Fox Glacier, a home-hosted dinner, the turquoise waters of Kaiteriteri Beach, a wine tasting, charming Wellington, the panoramic view from Mount Victoria, Rotorua and a traditional Maori hangi feast country, Auckland (the city of sails) and the glowing Waitomo Caves.

RESERVE BY: December 23, 2015

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Queenstown and Auckland to Boston, via a connecting city • Twelve nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Sixteen meals: eleven breakfasts, five dinners with beer or wine • Wine tasting • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of multilingual Tour Director

TRIP PLANNER: DAYS 1–2 Overnight flight from Boston, cross International Date Line DAYS 3–5 Rydges Lakeland Resort, Queenstown DAY 6 Heartland Hotel, Fox Glacier DAY 7 Beachfront Hotel, Hokitika DAYS 8–9 Grand Mercure Monaco, Nelson DAYS 10–11 James Cook Grand Chancellor, Wellington DAYS 12–13 Millenium Hotel, Rotorua DAY 14 Rydges Auckland, Auckland DAY 15 Return flight to Boston

FEATURES:

Queenstown: Milford Sound, Lake Te’Anau. Fox Glacier, Southern Alps, Hokitika. Nelson: Punakaiki, Buller Gorge, Abel Tasman National Beach & Kaiteriteri Beach, scenic cruise, home-hosted dinner.

Wellington: wine tasting, Picton, Wellington tour, Mount Victoria, Te Papa museum. Rotorua: Maori country, Lake Taupo & Tongariro National Park, Kiwi Wildlife Park. Auckland: tour, Waitomo Caves.

OPTIONALS: Queenstown—Walter Peak: Lake Cruise & Dinner. Hokitika—Fox Glacier Helicopter Ride $209. Rotorua—Maori Cultural Tour. FIJI 3n post-tour extension $749 pp/do land and air. OPTIONAL ON EXTENSION: Fiji Village Visit.

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SWITZERLAND, AUSTRIA AND MUNICH OKTOBERFEST Wednesday, September 14–Friday, September 23, 2016

$3,699

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

LAKE LUGANO

Soaring snow-capped mountain peaks, Alpine villages and lakes, uber-chic resorts, medieval cities and Oktoberfest—the largest fair in the world. Sounds good? We think so!

We’ll spend four nights in Interlaken, surrounded by the world-famous icy icons: the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau. Visits include Lake Geneva and the 12th-century Chateau de Chillon castle, the resort town of Montreux and the Golden Pass Panoramic scenic train to Gstaad and the Swiss ‘City of Light’, Lucerne. Visit tiny Liechtenstein en route to Innsbruck, where we’ll stay just steps from the historic Old Town (a pictureperfect medieval center) and presided over by a grand Hofburg Palace. In the Bavarian capital of Munich, we’ll cap off a city tour with a visit to Oktoberfest, enjoy a typical Bavarian meal in a traditional beer tent and savor the extraordinary atmosphere. Our Alpine adventure continues with a visit to charming Salzburg (think The Sound of Music) and dinner at famed St. Peter’s Restaurant. Our last day on tour starts with photo-stop visit to the famous fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein and ends with a one-of-a-kind experience— dinner in the Hofburg Imperial Palace followed by a Tyrolean folklore show of traditional, rousing Austrian entertainment.

RESERVE BY: April 8, 2016

$3,699 per person triple occupancy, $4,149 for single reservations. Travel Insured insurance is $220.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Zurich and Munich to Boston, via a connecting city • Eight nights’ accommodations • Fourteen meals: eight breakfasts, one lunch, five dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1 DAYS 2–5 DAYS 6–9 DAY 10

Overnight flight from Boston Hotel Metropole, Interlaken Hotel Grauer Bar, Innsbruck Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES:

Interlaken: Alps excursion, visit Gryeres, Lake Geneva, Chateau De Chillon tour, Montreux, Golden Pass Panoramic train to Gstaad.

Lucerne tour including Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, Old Town, day at leisure. Visit Liechtenstein. Innsbruck: walking tour, Hofburg Palace, Golden Roof, St. Jakob’s Cathedral. Excursion to Munich, Nymphenburg Palace, Vikualoenmarkt, Oktoberfest fair. Excursion to Salzburg: St. Peter’s Churchyard, Great Festival Hall, Mirabell Gardens, Mozart’s Square, St. Peter’s Restaurant dinner. Neuschwanstein Castle photo stop. Day at leisure. Hofburg Imperial Palace dinner and Tyrolean folklore show.

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PARIS, VENICE & VIENNA And Ljubljana, Slovenia

Thursday, September 15-Monday, September 26, 2016

$3,929

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,428 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

INCLUDES:

Experience dazzling Paris, romantic Venice and classy Vienna on this picture-perfect journey through the history, art, architecture and culture of three of Europe’s most stunning cities. In each city we’ll be treated to a getacquainted tour introducing us to the iconic sights and then have a day to explore on our own. See the Champs-Elysees, Notre-Dame Cathedral and Eiffel Tower before making our way to Versailles, Montmartre or the Jardin du Luxembourg in Paris. Piazza San Marco, the basilica, the Grand Canal and Bridge of Sighs are the highlights of our Venetian tour. At leisure we’ll want to wander through this fairytale labyrinth of canals and bridges. An added bonus is a visit to Ljubljana, one of Europe’s greenest and most liveable capitals with beautiful alabaster bridges and red-tiled roofs. We’ll get a taste of Imperial Vienna with a visit to Schönbrunn Palace and a ride down the Ringstrasse past the State Opera and Hofburg Palace. Choices for our free time are limitless with an optional evening at the Opera, a Danube cruise or caféhopping topping the list. From grand canals to boulevards, from Venetian gothic to Viennese baroque, from glassblowing in Venice to Parisian window shopping, this vacation is a marvelous mix!

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Paris and Vienna to Boston, via a connecting city • Flight from Paris to Venice • Ten nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Thirteen meals: nine breakfasts, four dinners with beer or wine • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of multilingual Tour Director

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–4 Mercure Paris Gare Montparnasse, Paris DAYS 5–7 Grande Albergo Ausonia & Hungaria, Venice DAY 8 Hotel Lev, Ljubljana DAYS 9–11 NH Belvedere, Vienna DAY 12 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES: Paris tour, day at leisure. Venice tour, glassblowing demonstration, day at leisure. Ljubljana tour, visit Graz. Vienna tour, Schönbrunn Palace, day at leisure. OPTIONALS: Paris—The Palace & Gardens of Versailles, Notre-Dame & Luxembourg Gardens, Evening in Paris Dinner & River Cruise.

Venice—Gondola Ride, Romantic Verona.

Vienna—Evening in Vienna Opera & Dinner, Danube River Cruise. PRAGUE 3n post-tour extension $449. OPTIONALS ON EXTENSION: Jewish Quarter Walking Tour, Chateau Sychrov, Concert and Dinner.

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

SWISS and ITALIAN CHARM Saturday, September 17-Sunday, September 25, 2016

$2,799

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,079 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

LAKE MAGGIORE

Northern Italy, where the Alps give way to Switzerland, is a gorgeous landscape of deep water blue lakes, smart resort towns, ancient villages, fortified castles and lush gardens. Lake Maggiore’s classical charm and sophistication are the perfect setting for Baveno, a small lakeside resort flanked by cypress trees, dotted with villas and lakeside promenades brimming with café’s and bars overlooking the Borromean Islands.

From our accommodations directly on the lakefront in a converted 18th-century villa, we’ll enjoy excursions to Isola Bella, quiet and secluded Lake Orta and romantic Bellagio on Lake Como; visit elegant palaces, terraced gardens and cobblestoned medieval squares while wandering along lakeside promenades. We’ll have some time to browse along the famous Via Nassa in Lugano, Switzerland and see the highlights of Milan in a half-day tour. The highlight of this holiday may be the full-day excursion to three jewels of Alpine Switzerland: Ascona, with its charming old town and promenade overlooking Lake Maggiore; Locarno, which boasts the warmclimate in Switzerland, with flourishing palm and lemon trees and a 12th-century castle; and Bellinzona, the “most Italian Swiss town” with picturesque squares and courtyards as well as a trio of castles listed with UNESCO. Lake Maggiore is one of Italy’s most elegant destinations with old world charm, flower-decked lake islands and shores spanning two countries.

RESERVE BY: May 31, 2016

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Milan, via Rome • Seven nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel Romagna, Baveno • Fourteen meals: seven buffet breakfasts, seven dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Cruise to Isola Bella, tour of Palazzo Borromeo and gardens; full-day excursion to Ascona, Bellinzona and Locarno; full-day excursion to Lake Como; full-day excursion to Lake Orta with wine tasting and snack; full-day excursion to Milan; excursion to Lugano.

MILAN

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THE AZORES

The Island of Sao Miguel Sunday, September 25–Sunday, October 2, 2016 Sunday, October 2–Sunday, October 9, 2016

SETE CIDADES

Breathtaking volcanic craters, lush gardens, hot springs and stunning coastal views—the Azores are exquisite. A non-stop flight from Boston brings you to beautiful Sao Miguel—the Green Island—in just fourand-a-half hours. From your downtown accommodations in colorful Ponta Delgada, you’re close to museums, monuments and historic landmarks as well as lively markets, lovely parks and plenty of cafés, restaurants and shops. Visit the famous crater lakes at Sete Cidades—and perhaps discover why one lagoon is blue and the other green—the mystical Fire Lake, and the hot springs in the Valley of Furnas. You’ll be entertained at a tea plantation and passion fruit liqueur factory, enjoy a traditional Azorean feast cooked underground by the hot springs and stroll the winding paths at Terra Nostra Botanical Gardens. Add in quaint villages, tropical waterfalls, ocean views and a full day to explore on your own and you’ll understand why National Geographic rates the Azores as one of the top ten vacation spots in the world!

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$2,279

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,279 per person triple occupancy; $2,579 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Travel Insured insurance is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled SATA Airlines flights from Boston to Sao Miguel • Six nights’ four-star accommodations: Acores Atlantico, Ponta Delgada (or similar) • Thirteen meals: six breakfasts, two lunches, five dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Ponta Delgada tour, excursion to Sete Cidades twin lakes, pineapple plantation, ceramic factory, passion frut liqueur factory, Caldeira Veha waterfall, Lagoa de Fogo (Fire Lake), excursion to Valley of Furnas, traditional cozido feast, Terra Nostra Botanical Park, Pico do Ferro overlook, visit tea plantation, excursion to Ribeira Grande, Ribeira dos Calderoes, Nordeste, day at leisure, excursion to Quinta Pico da Cruz farm, Lusitano horses dressage demonstration.

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

Travel Club Select Extraordinary Destinations.

Longer Stays.

Multiple Departures.

It’s all about value. Our members love the idea of spending a bit less and travelling more! At the same time, many of you have expressed interest in longer trips, flexible dates and destinations with even more ambitious itineraries. That’s why we created Travel Club Select.

In partnership with Collette Vacations, we now offer a wide range of unique travel experiences to, literally, every corner of the planet. Now we can help you plan and book, say, two weeks in Australia or a visit to China – all with the same personal service and attention to detail that you’ve come to expect from The Travel Club. On the next pages, you’ll find 13 exceptional travel experiences hand-picked by our staff. Each one has a set departure date and includes round-trip air and all fuel surcharges and fees. If any of the dates listed don’t fit in with your vacation plans, please call for additional dates. (Prices may vary.) Call for complete, day-by-day itineraries.

Travel Club Select: More Choice for Our Members.

Introducing Complimentary Round-Trip Sedan Service The Travel Club is pleased to announce this new travel amenity. If you live within 50 miles of Logan Airport, you’re eligible for complimentary round-trip sedan service. One pick-up (at one address) per reservation.

Call us for more details!

Webinars!

We’re trying something new! This fall The Club will offer informal, informational “webinars” that will answer all your questions about several of these Travel Club Select trips. We’ll send you an email with the date and a link so you can easily register online.

These webinars are fun and informative—and there’s absolutely no obligation!

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SPIRIT OF THE EMERALD ISLE

Saturday, April 16–Wednesday, April 27, 2016

$3,899

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,869 per person triple occupancy; $4,349 for single reservations. Single and triple accommodations for this tour are limited. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $260. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

CLIFFS OF MOHER

Lonely Planet ranks Ireland in fifth spot on its Top Ten places to visit in 2015 and this wideranging tour lets us experience the best the Emerald Isle has to offer: stunning scenery, ageold traditions, music and hospitality. Our holiday starts in rollicking Dublin with dinner and an evening of traditional entertainment followed the next day by a tour of this cosmopolitan capital. In the grasslands and lush pastures of the Curragh we’ll visit the famous Irish National Stud— home to both magnificent thoroughbred horses and the glorious Japanese Gardens. Kinsale, once a medieval fishing village and now a charming seaside resort of art galleries and the distinction as Ireland’s culinary capital, welcomes us before we set off on the west’s Wild Atlantic Way—a spectacular coastal route passing by enchanting villages. Over the next few days we’ll tour the home and gardens at Bantry House, enjoy a castle stay, stand on the breathtaking Cliffs of Moher, sample traditional farm life (and homemade scones!) and visit Kenmare and Killarney.

Get up close to ancient Irish culture at a restored 17th-century hill village where we’ll hear a bit of the Gaelic and learn a traditional folk dance.

Round off your immersion in all things Irish with a visit to Kylemore Abbey, the ancient pubs in Westport and a whiskey tasting.

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INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Dublin, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 59 for details) • Ten nights’ first-class accommodations • Sixteen meals: ten breakfasts, six dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

Dublin: evening with dinner and entertainment, city tour. Irish National Stud. Rock of Cashel. Kinsale walking tour. Visit Bantry House home and gardens. Kenmare and Killarney. Dingle Peninsula, Slea Head road. Cliffs of Moher. Visit to Galway and Cnoc Suian 17th-century hill village. Visit Kylemore Abbey and Westport. Kilbeggan traditional Irish whiskey tasting. OPTIONALS: County Clare—Medieval Banquet. Dublin—Guinness Storehouse and O’Connell’s of Donnybrook.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1 DAYS 2–3 DAYS 4–5 DAY 6 DAYS 7–8

Overnight flight from Boston Gresham Hotel, Dublin Trident Hotel Kinsale, Kinsale Ballyseede Castle, Tralee The Inn at Dromoland Castle, County Clare DAYS 9–10 Knockranny House Hotel, Westport DAY 11 Castleknock Hotel, Dublin DAY 12 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

Travel Club Select

TROPICAL COSTA RICA Saturday, April 16–Sunday, April 24, 2016

$2,499

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

MOUNT ARENAL OVERLOOKING MONTEVERDE CLOUD FOREST

The jewel of Central America, Costa Rica is an eco-tourism haven with an enlightened approach to conservation that ensures its lush jungles are home to playful monkeys, languid sloths, crocodiles, lizards and a mind-boggling assortment of exotic birds. Considered one of the most bio-diverse regions on earth, Costa Rica is home to natural parks, reserves and protected areas that captivate nature lovers. Our tour begins with an overnight in colorful San Jose before we head to breathtakingly beautiful Guanacaste boasting mesmerizing ocean views, lovely sandy beaches and lush tropical greenery. Our next stop is the Monteverde Cloud Forest—considered to be one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the New World tropics —and a visit highlighted by a nature walk.

Explore a butterfly garden and a hummingbird gallery before a leisurely-paced “Hanging Bridges” walking tour. Enjoy a two-night lodge stay overlooking Arenal Volcano, a lake cruise and a cooking demonstration. The remote 20,000-acre Cano Negro nature preserve is home to the most viewable indigenous wildlife and a river trip in a covered canoe is sure to reveal that perfect photo. Before heading back to San Jose and our last night in Costa Rica, we’ll enjoy the spas and hot springs Arenal is known for with a choice of optional tours.

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$2,469 per person triple occupancy; $2,999 for single reservations. Single accommodations for this tour are limited. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $260. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to San Jose, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 59 for details) • Eight nights’ first-class accommodations • Fourteen meals: eight breakfasts, one lunch, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Flight from Boston Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel, San Jose DAYS 2–3 RIU Resort Guanacaste, Guanacaste DAYS 4–5 El Establo, Monteverde DAYS 6–7 Arenal Springs Resort, Arenal DAY 8 Wyndham San Jose Herradura Hotel, San Jose DAY 9 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES:

Tour Doka Coffee Estate. Monteverde Cloud Forest nature walk. Selvatura Park cloud forest reserve, butterfly gardens and hummingbird gallery, Hanging Bridges walking tour. Arenal area and Lake Arenal cruise, cooking demonstration.

Cano Negro nature preserve river canoe trip; excursion to Zarcero and its topiary garden.

OPTIONALS: Monteverde Cloud Forest—Zip Line Canopy Adventure. Arenal—Natrip Spa Arenal Springs Hotel. JUNGLE ADVENTURE 3n post-tour extension $449 pp/do land only.

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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SOUTHERN CHARM

Charleston, Savannah & Jekyll Island Sunday, April 17 – Saturday, April 23, 2016

KIAWAH ISLAND, CHARLESTON

Experience Southern hospitality—a traditional warm, sweet welcome and legendary charm—on this history-rich stroll through S outh Carolina and Georgia. In Charleston—“America’s Most Friendly City” (Travel + Leisure 2011)—you’ll enjoy a city brimming with celebrated Colonial, Antebellum and Victorian homes and a visit to Boone Hall, one of America’s oldest working plantations. Travel through Carolina’s scenic Low Country to charming Beaufort, “Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands.” The largest National Historic Landmark district in the U.S., Savannah’s unique allure is found in cobbled streets adorned with gaslight lamps dripping with Spanish moss, manicured gardens, oakshaded parks and more than twenty city squares filled with museums, churches, mansions and monuments. Travel along the pristine Georgia Coast—home of the Golden Isles—and see vast marshlands, winding rivers and gorgeous beaches before arriving at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club for a wonderful two-night stay that includes a visit to quaint St. Simons Island. With four centuries of history, charming St. Augustine (Florida) is the oldest city in the U.S. Our final stop here includes a guided trolley tour and free time to explore.

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$2,399

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,369 per person triple occupancy; $2,999 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $205. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Charleston and Jacksonville to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 59 for details) • Six nights’ first class accommodations • Nine meals: six breakfasts, three dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

Charleston: tour, Fort Sumter battery, Boone Hall Plantation. Visit Beaufort. Savannah: Historic District tour, River Street. Jekyll Island: Historic Landmark District tram tour, St. Simons Island, Museum of Coastal History. St. Augustine trolley tour, Old Spanish Quarter, Bayfront, Old Town.

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Flight from Boston DAYS 1–2 Renaissance Charleston, Charleston DAY 3 Hilton Garden Inn, Savannah DAYS 4–5 Jekyll Island Club, Jekyll Island DAY 6 Omni Jacksonville Hotel, Jacksonville DAY 7 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

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SAN ANTONIO GETAWAY Sunday, April 17–Thursday, April 21, 2016

$1,799

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,769 per person triple occupancy; $2,099 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $100. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to San Antonio, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 59 for details) • Four nights’ first-class accommodations: Omni La Mansion del Rio • Six meals: four breakfasts, two dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

“The stars at night, are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas”—historic and cosmopolitan San Antonio, to be exact. Our accommodations located on the famous San Antonio River Walk—a network of “cypress-lined paths, arched bridges and lush landscapes”—provide pedestrian-only access to eateries and cultural sites. We’ll enjoy both a city tour and river cruise that highlight the Mission San Jose and the Alamo, scene of the famous battle during the 1836 Texas revolution against Mexico. At the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall we’ll view the “Texas White House,” before heading into rural Hill Country at the German settlement of Fredericksburg and Bandera—the “Cowboy Capital of the World”—for a traditional Texas barbecue and entertainment at an authentic dude ranch.

Doff your new Stetson for a spectacular farewell dinner at Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard!

SAVE $100 from above prices when you reserve by: October 14, 2015

NEW ORLEANS

Monday, April 18–Friday, April 22, 2016

$1,979

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,949 per person triple occupancy; $2,379 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $100. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to New Orleans, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 59 for details) • Four nights’ first-class accommodations: Royal Sonesta Hotel • Six meals: four breakfasts, two dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

The French Quarter awaits and a guided walking tour introduces us to St. Louis Cathedral, the French Market, Pirate’s Alley and a New Orleans tradition—beignets at Café Du Monde!

In the evening we’ll enjoy a cooking demo at the New Orleans School of Cooking followed by dinner and a jazz revue. After a drive along Esplanade Avenue we’ll be treated to a swamp cruise (weather permitting) and a glimpse of life in the secluded bayous. Our getaway concludes with a panoramic tour past St. Louis Cemetery #3, along the Lake Pontchartrain shoreline and down St. Charles Avenue with dinner at the Court of Two Sisters restaurant.

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AMERICA’S MUSIC CITIES New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville Sunday, April 17–Sunday, April 24, 2016

$2,699

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,669 per person triple occupancy; $3,399 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $205. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

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Many of us travel to revel in other cultures—to eat and drink like the locals in Thailand, to hear a waltz in Vienna or take in an opera in Milan. Well, how about experiencing some homegrown local culture right here in America’s south—the birthplace of American music! This week-long tour showcases three American cities known as musical Meccas for fans of jazz, blues and country music. New Orleans indisputably wears the jazz crown and is home to such landmarks as Jackson Square and the unique French Quarter—where we’ll learn to cook “N’awlins” style and take a bayou swamp cruise. In Memphis, we’ll feast on famous barbecue and listen as local musicians rhapsodize about Memphis’ blues, soul and rock ’n’ roll history, before touring Graceland, the 14-acre estate of the late King, Elvis Presley. Finally, we’ll go a little bit country in Nashville where we take our seats at the legendary Grand Ole Opry, tour historic RCA Studio B and visit the Country Music Hall of Fame. The sounds of the south have become part of our own cultural heritage as surely as Southern hospitality, sweet tea, fried chicken and “Gone With the Wind.”

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to New Orleans and Nashville to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 59 for details) • Seven nights’ first-class accommodations • Twelve meals: seven breakfasts, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Flight from Boston DAYS 1–3 Sheraton New Orleans, New Orleans DAYS 4–5 Sheraton Memphis Convention Center, Memphis DAYS 6–7 Gaylord Opryland Resort, Nashville DAY 8 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES:

New Orleans: French Quarter walking tour, French Marketplace, Pirates Alley, Café Du Monde, cooking demonstration at New Orleans School of Cooking, jazz revue, swamp cruise.

Memphis: dine on Memphis barbecue, Memphis musical heritage city tour led by local musicians, Graceland. Nashville: tour including Music Row, “Grand Ole Opry” evening show and backstage tour, tour RCA Studio B and Country Music Hall of Fame. OPTIONALS: New Orleans—New Orleans Jazz Afternoon and brunch at The Court of Two Sisters. Memphis— Music History Tour.

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

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THE BEAUTY OF BRITAIN A Royal Horticultural Society Garden Holiday Thursday, April 21–Friday, April 29, 2016

$3,849

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,749 for single reservations. Single accommodations for this tour are limited and triple accommodations are unavailable. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $260. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES: EDINBURGH

On this unique journey through Britain we’ll witness history come to life, see the must-see sites and have privileged insider access to the country’s finest gardens. A London tour combines iconic landmarks—Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey, Big Ben and the Tower of London—with the lovely green spaces of Hyde Park and St. James Park. Enjoy an expert-led private tour of Garden Wisley, the flagship garden of the Royal Horticultural Society, visit the 35-acre ornamental Savill Garden and end the day with a traditional pub dinner. An exciting day starts in York at Harewood House with its extensive gardens and grounds filled with fountains and “follies”; followed by a visit to the Royal Horticultural Society Garden Harlow where we’ll partake in an exclusive workshop on garden design. En route to Scotland we’ll stop at the restored Helmsley Walled Garden and learn about horticultural therapy—“helping the disabled through the restorative qualities of gardening”; have a photo stop at Roman Britain’s Hadrian’s Wall and visit a traditional Scottish woollen mill before arriving in Edinburgh.

Horticultural excellence will be witnessed during our visit to the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh whose extensive grounds were first occupied in 1820. Free time follows and a chance to head to Holyrood Palace or Edinburgh Castle before a Scottish banquet and traditional entertainment.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to London and Edinburgh to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 59 for details) • Seven nights’ first-class accommodations • Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–4 Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London DAYS 5–6 Wood Hall Hotel, York DAYS 7–8 Doubletree Edinburgh City Center, Edinburgh DAY 9 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES:

London highlights tour, RHS Garden Wisley private tour, The Savill Garden, British pub dinner.

Cambridge Botanical Garden. Yorkshire: country estate hotel, Harewood House and gardens.

RHS Garden Harlow Carr with garden design workshop. York tour. Helmsley Walled Garden.

Photo stop at Hadrian’s Wall and visit Scottish woollen mill. Edinburgh: guided tour of Royal Botanic Garden, dinner with entertainment.

SAVE $150 from above prices when you reserve by: October 16, 2015

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CANYON COUNTRY

Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park & Las Vegas

Thursday, May 12–Friday, May 20, 2016 $2,979* Thursday, September 29–Friday, October 7, 2016 $2,999* INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. *Prices are per person double occupancy. May: triple $2,949, single $3,729. September: triple $2,969, single $3,759. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $205. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

MONUMENT VALLEY

America’s legendary canyon country— an untamed landscape of spectacular scenery.

Our exploration begins in colorful Scottsdale with a a visit with a Native American tribe member and a tour including Camelback Mountain and Paradise Valley. Visit beautiful and “art-ful” Sedona before heading to Oak Creek Canyon and Kaibab National Forest on our way to the South Rim and a day exploring the Grand Canyon and historic Cameron Trading Post. From our hotel overlooking the blue waters of Lake Powell we journey through sacred Navajo territory to Monument Valley before a day spent in the scenic wonder of Bryce Canyon National Park and the red and white sand¬stone cliffs of Zion National Park. Our jour¬ney ends in the painted desert and man-made wonder of Las Vegas!

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Phoenix and Las Vegas to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 59 for details) • Eight nights’ first class accommodations • Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

Native American history visit, Scottsdale & Phoenix tour, Paradise Valley, Camelback Mountain, Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, Kaibab National Forest, Grand Canyon, Cameron Trading Post, Lake Powell breakfast cruise, Monument Valley, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Las Vegas. OPTIONALS: Scottsdale—Saguaro Lake Cruise with lunch.

Sedona—Jeep Tour. Las Vegas—Freemont Street Experience with dinner.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1 DAYS 1–2 DAY 3 DAYS 4–5 DAY 6 DAYS 7–8 DAY 9

Flight from Boston Courtyard by Marriott, Scottsdale Yavapai East Lodge, Grand Canyon Lake Powell Resort, Page Majestic View Lodge, Springdale Paris Hotel, Las Vegas Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

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EXPLORE THE ALPINE COUNTRIES Vienna, Salzburg, Oberammergau, Black Forest, Zermatt & Lucerne Thursday, June 16–Tuesday, June 28, 2016

$4,749

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Discover storybook castles and glittering palaces amidst stunning Alpine vistas as we explore the heart of Europe in Austria, Germany and Switzerland. Start in Vienna with a Welcome dinner of local cuisine and regional wine and visits to impressive Schönbrunn Palace and St. Stephan’s Cathedral. Enjoy dinner at centuries-old St. Peter’s Restaurant and a walking tour of oldtown Salzburg. Visit Munich before arriving in Oberammergau, famous for the Passion Play and expert woodcarvers. Enjoy a magical dinner complete with a visit by local village entertainers. Travel the picturesque Bavarian Alps to Innsbruck and stay overnight in the Black Forest. Enjoy picture stops at Bavaria’s famous castle, Neuschwanstein, and a guided tour of the Chateau de Chillon on Lake Geneva in Switzerland. Board the Matterhorn Gottard Bahn for a short train ride to the relaxing pedestrian village of Zermatt and spend two nights in this alpine village. Travel through eye-popping scenery of glaciers, crystal clear rivers and snowcapped peaks to Lucerne, “the Swiss Paradise on the Lake.”

SAVE $200 from above prices when you reserve by: December 10, 2015

$5,299 for single reservations. Single accommodations for this tour are limited and triple accommodations are unavailable. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $260. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Vienna and Zurich to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 59 for details) • Eleven nights’ first class accommodations • Sixteen meals: eleven breakfasts, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–3 Mercure Grand Hotel Biedermeier, Vienna DAYS 4–5 Castellani Parkhotel, Salzburg DAYS 6–7 Alte Post Hotel, Oberammergau region DAY 8 Maritim Hotel Titisee, Titisee Neustadt DAYS 9–10 Hotel Alex, Zermatt DAYS 11–12 Ameron Hotel Flora, Lucerne DAY 13 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES:

Vienna tour with Schönbrunn Palace & St. Stephen’s Cathedral, dinner in Grinzing, Danube cruise, Melk Abbey, Salzburg Old Town tour with Mirabell Gardens, St. Peter’s restaurant, Munich visit, Bavarian Alps, Innsbruck tour, Neuschwanstein Castle, Black Forest, Lake Geneva, Chateau de Chillon, Matterhorn Gottard Bahn train, Zermatt tour. OPTIONALS: Vienna—Dinner & Classical Concert.

Salzburg—Adolph Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest. Lucerne—Mount Pilatus.

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AMERICA’S COWBOY COUNTRY Jackson, Grand Teton, Bighorn Mountains, Badlands, Black Hills & Mount Rushmore Friday, June 17–Friday, June 24, 2016 The legend and culture of the cowboy is a romantic part of America’s past, and this classic western adventure takes us to the big landscapes and iconic destinations that cowboys helped make famous. In Jackson, Wyoming—the crown jewel of the Northern Rockies—we discover a century-old, authentic cowboy-town-turned-resort with Old West-style boardwalks fronting New Weststyle boutiques, galleries, restaurants and bars.

Enjoy a relaxing float trip or exciting whitewater rafting adventure on the Snake River before winding through the towering peaks of Grand Teton National Park. Yellowstone National Park is incomparable, and as the first national park in the world it’s a true symbol of the west. Here we’ll watch for Old Faithful to erupt and hope to catch of glimpse of the free-ranging herds of buffalo. The astonishing scenery changes from mountains to prairies and back again as we travel through the incredible Bighorn Mountains and across the territory of the Great Sioux Nation. In the former gold rush town of Deadwood, home to true American originals Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, we’ll have time to wander this once-rowdy western burg. This American experience concludes with two days in the Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota—a landscape of steep can¬yons, spires and buttes—where we’ll visit the astonishing, still-in-progress and world’s largest sculpture, the Crazy Horse Memorial, and be treated to a sound and light show as we gaze upon an illuminated Mount Rushmore—a true American west icon.

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$3,299

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,269 per person triple occupancy; $4,199 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $205. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Jackson, WY and Rapid City, SD to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 59 for details) • Seven nights’ first class accommodations • Twelve meals: seven breakfasts, one lunch, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 1–2 The Lodge at Jackson Hole, Jackson DAY 3 Old Faithful Snow Lodge, Yellowstone DAY 4 Holiday Inn Sheridan, Sheridan DAYS 5–7 Alex Johnson Hotel, Rapid City DAY 8 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES:

Covered wagon ride, ranch dinner, Snake River float or whitewater rafting, Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful, Sylvan Pass, Buffalo Bill Center of the West, Bighorn Mountains, Deadwood visit, Black Hills gold tour, Crazy Horse Memorial, Custer State Park, Chuckwagon dinner, Badlands National Park, Mount Rushmore sound and light show.

OPTIONAL: Rapid City—A Journey Through Rapid City with dinner.

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

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NORTHERN NATIONAL PARKS Jackson, Yellowstone, Grand Teton, Park City Friday, August 12–Friday, August 19, 2016

$2,529

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,499 per person triple occupancy; $3,229 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $205. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK

Get in touch with your inner cowboy on this trip into the heart of America’s natural treasures—the national parks of Utah and Wyoming. We start our journey in Salt Lake City, cozily embraced by the Wasatch and Oquirrs mountains. In the rugged splendor of Wyoming we’ll find the cowboy town of Jackson Hole—the “Crown Jewel” of the Northern Rockies. Visit the first and oldest national park in the world at incomparable Yellowstone—(shout out if you spot the large, free-roaming herds of buffalo!)—and unforgettable Old Faithful. The Tetons are majestic and massive with twelve peaks above 12,000 feet and Grand Teton soaring 13,770 feet above the Jackson valley to create an incredible landscape. In Park City, Utah (site of the 2002 Winter Olympic Games) we’ll visit Main Street with more than 64 historic buildings, charming shops, galleries and boutiques.

SAVE $100 from above prices when you reserve by: February 5, 2016

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Salt Lake City, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 59 for details) • Seven nights’ first class accommodations • Ten meals: seven breakfasts, three dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

Salt Lake City tour, Jackson, Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful, dinner at Bar J Chuckwagon, National Museum of Wildlife Art, Grand Teton National Park, Park City, Olympic Park. OPTIONALS: Salt Lake City—Temple Square Tour & Dinner. Jackson Hole—Snake River whitewater rafting & Lunch, Snake River scenic float & Lunch, Rodeo & Dinner.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1 Flight from Boston DAYS 1–2 Radisson Hotel Downtown, Salt Lake City DAYS 3–6 Jackson Hole Hotel, Jackson DAY 7 Park City Marriott, Park City DAY 8 Return flight to Boston

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THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS Visit Colorado and Utah

Saturday, September 10–Sunday, September 18, 2016

$2,959

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Experience a spectacular panorama of snowcapped mountains, Alpine lakes, rolling meadows of wildflowers, prairies and high plains as we travel to the awe-inspiring Rocky Mountains for visits to four National Parks, two National Forests and a National Monument—not to mention Colorado’s wine country and paradise on earth at Colorado Springs’ Garden of the Gods.

Rocky Mountain National Park—called the “Roof of the Rockies”—dominates the landscape with its massive peaks and rugged canyons; more than 40 movies have been filmed among the more than 1,000 red sandstone arches of Arches National Park. At incomparable Canyonlands National Park we’ll see the Island in the Sky mesa perched atop massive cliffs and witness the cliff dwellings of ancient cultures at Mesa Verde National Park, the largest archaeological preserve in the country. Conde Nast Traveler named it the “Number One Historic Monument in the World” and National Geographic Magazine called it “one of the 50 places to visit in a lifetime.” Our adventure also includes a glimpse of the chic ski resorts of Vail and Breckenridge, a ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad, tasting and dinner at a vineyard and finally a journey aboard a cog railway to the top of Pike’s Peak (approx. 14,110'). At the end of this journey you’ll see why Colorado was the state that inspired “America the Beautiful.”

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$2,929 per person triple occupancy; $3,709 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $205. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Denver, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 59 for details) • Eight nights’ first-class accommodations • Twelve meals: eight breakfasts, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

Rocky Mountain National Park (weather permitting), Arches National Park, Dead Horse State Park, Canyonlands National Park, Island in the Sky mesa.

Colorado National Monument and Rim Rock.

Colorado wine country and tasting. Winemaker’s vineyard dinner. Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. Mesa Verde National Park and Spruce Tree Cliff Dwellings. San Juan National Forest and Rio Grande National Forest. Pike’s Peak Cog Railway and Garden of the Gods. OPTIONALS: Grand Junction—Colorado River Rafting with lunch.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Flight from Boston Sheraton Denver Downtown, Denver

DAYS 2–4 Doubletree Hotel Grand Junction, Grand Junction DAYS 5–6 Best Western Rio Grande, Durango DAYS 7–8 Doubletree Hotel Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs DAY 9

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

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NETHERLANDS, BELGIUM & PARIS Monday, September 12–Thursday, September 22, 2016

$4,249

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $5,299 for single reservations. Single accommodations for this tour are limited and triple accommodations are unavailable. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $260. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

HOLLAND

This colorful new holiday starts in Amsterdam, the 800-year-old, relaxed, capital of Holland. After a guided canal cruise showing the historic highlights, we’ll discover the peaceful oasis of Hortus Botanicus, one of the world’s oldest botanic gardens hidden behind 300-year-old gates. Transfer to Belgium for a visit to marvelous Brussels and a panoramic tour including the world-famous Grand Place. Enjoy an exclusive “dinner stroll” and a day to explore on your own.

Spend the day in the Imperial city of Bruges before passing through the lush Ardennes forest and scenic French countryside to Paris for a three-night stay. Highlights include a Seine cruse, panoramic tour, a visit to Giverny and Monet’s home, a day for independent exploring and a farewell dinner with wine and entertainment at a local bistro.

DINNER STROLL Stroll the historic city center with you local guide. Enjoy a beer or wine tasting at a local brewery; a full dinner in the local market; a dessert of Belgian waffles; and a chocolate tasting, followed by coffee in a café on the famous Grand Place.

SAVE $250 from above prices when you reserve by: March 7, 2016

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Amsterdam and Paris to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 59 for details) • Nine nights’ first class accommodations • Fourteen meals: nine breakfasts, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–4 American Hotel-Hampshire Eden, Amsterdam DAYS 5–7 Sheraton Brussels, Brussels DAYS 8–10 Crowne Plaza ParisRepublique, Paris DAY 11 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES:

Amsterdam, canal cruise, diamond workshop visit, Hortus Botanicus Amstrdam, Zaanse Schans, Volandam, diner’s choice dinner. Brussels city tour, Grand Place, dinner stroll culinary discovery, Bruges. Seine River cruise, Paris tour, Monet’s home in Giverny, local bistro dinner. OPTIONALS: Brussels—Well Kept Secrets in Wallonia with snacks and wine. Paris—Versailles Palace, Showtime in Paris at the Paradis Latin with dinner.

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