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FALL 2016

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IN THIS ISSUE…

THEATER

THEATER

TRAVEL

NOVEMBER 2016

Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker 11/25–12/31

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DECEMBER 2016

A Christmas Carol 12/9–23 13

JANUARY 2017

Hand to God 1/7–2/4 13 Something Rotten! 1/17–1/29 5 Cabaret 1/31–2/12 5

MARCH 2017

Grand Concourse 3/4–4/1 13 The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time 3/7–19 6

APRIL 2017

The Illusionists 4/4–9 7 The King and I 4/11–23 7 Rent 20th Anniversary Tour 4/11–23 8

MAY 2017

Carnival 5/5–14 9 The Bridges of Madison County 5/6–6/3 13 Annie 5/9–21 9 Hedwig and the Angry Inch 5/30–6/11 10 Mamma Mia! 5/30–6/4 10 Beehive 5/31–6/18 14

JUNE 2017

Wicked 6/7–7/23 11 The Music Man 6/21–7/15 14

JULY 2017

Beauty and the Beast 7/19–8/12 14

AUGUST 2017

Finding Neverland 8/8–20 11 The Producers 8/16–9/3 14

BOSTON THEATER WEEKENDS

Cabaret 2/11–12, 2017 5 The King and I 4/22–23, 2017 7 Wicked 6/17–18, 2017 11 Finding Neverland 8/19–20, 2017 11

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NOVEMBER 2016

Thanksgiving in Kennebunkport, Maine 11/23–26 16

DECEMBER 2016

Christmastime in Newport 12/2–4 16 Christmastime in Ogunquit, Maine 12/9–11 17 New Year’s in Boston 12/31/16–1/1/17 17

JANUARY 2017

Kenya Wildlife Safari 1/13–25 80

MARCH 2017

Costa Rica 3/11–19 80 A Week in Ireland 3/26–4/2 80 Springtime in the South 3/21–29 18

APRIL 2017

Galapagos Islands Cruise & Ecuador 4/3–12 80 Washington DC Cherry Blossom Parade 4/7-10 19 Amsterdam Getaway & Keukenhof Gardens 4/8–14 38 Costa Rica 4/8–16 80 Roman Holiday over Easter 4/14–20 39 The Amalfi Coast 4/14–22 40 Charleston & Savannah 4/17–23 80 America’s Music Cities 4/21–28 80 The Colors of Tuscany 4/21–30 42 A Week in Taormina, Sicily 4/22–30 43 Costa Rica 4/22–30 80 Imperial Cities 4/23–5/3 80 Virginia’s Azalea Festival & International Tattoo 4/27–5/1 19 Discover Cuba 4/27–5/5 44 The Amalfi Coast 4/29–5/7 40

MAY 2017

Canyon Country 5/1–9 20 Rome & Malta 5/6–14 45 Versilia, The Tuscan Riviera 5/6–14 46 The Greek Islands 5/6–19 80 Barcelona Getaway 5/9–15 38 Venice, San Marino & Rimini 5/13–21 47 The Amalfi Coast 5/13–21 40 Canadian Tulip Festival & 1000 Islands 5/17–20 22 Biltmore Estate & Great Smokies 5/20–26 21 The Azores 5/28–6/4 48

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& TRAVEL CALENDAR Page

JUNE 2017

Bar Harbor, ME 6/9–11 22 Valley Forge, Philadelphia & 9/11 Memorial 6/11–13 23 Iceland: Land of Fire & Ice 6/11–19 50 Landscapes of Scotland & Ireland 6/11-25 49 America’s Cowboy Country 6/16-23 24 Bar Harbor, ME 6/23–25 22 Spain’s Coast & Islands Walking Tour 6/23–7/2 51 Hudson River Valley 6/25–26 25 Treasures of Vermont 6/25–26 25 Boothbay Harbor, ME 6/27–29 23

JULY 2017

Canada’s Atlantic Coast with International Tattoo 7/2–8 26 Adriatic Yacht Cruise: Croatia’s Captivating Coast 7/21–31 76

AUGUST 2017

Discover Scotland & Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo 8/6–15 52 The Pacific Northwest: Oregon & Washington 8/11–20 27 Montreal & Quebec City 8/13–17 28 Burgundy River Barge Cruise 8/17–27 78 St. Andrews By-The-Sea & Campobello Island 8/21–24 28 Canadian Rockies & Glacier National Park 8/27–9/2 29

SEPTEMBER 2017

Sicily’s Resorts 9/1–11 53 London: Theater & Sightseeing 9/5–12 54 Legendary Ireland 9/6–14 55 South Dakota: Badlands & Black Hills 9/8–14 30 Venice & Rome 9/9–17 56 St. Andrews By-The-Sea & Campobello Island 9/10–13 28 Mackinac Island 9/14–21 31 Spectacular Scandinavia 9/14–27 57 Boothbay Harbor, ME 9/15–17 23 San Antonio Getaway 9/15–19 32 Lakes & Villages of Northern Italy 9/16–24 58 Switzerland, Austria & Munich Oktoberfest 9/20–29 59 Greek Island Escapade 9/22–10/4 60

Page Memphis & Nashville 9/23–28 33 The Amalfi Coast 9/23–10/1 40 The Best of the West 9/23–10/5 34 Hudson River Valley 9/24–25 25 The Azores 9/24–10/1 48 Cruise The Blue Danube with Salzburg 9/26–10/6 71 Memphis & Nashville 9/30–10/5 33

OCTOBER 2017

Treasures of Vermont 10/1–2 25 Getaway to Iceland 10/1–6 61 The Azores 10/1–8 48 The Amalfi Coast 10/7–15 40 Amsterdam & Copenhagen 10/11–19 62 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta & US National Parks 10/13–24 35 Kenya Wildlife Safari 10/13–25 80 Classic Tuscany 10/14–22 63 Valley Forge, Philadelphia & 9/11 Memorial 10/15–17 23 New Orleans & the Gulf Coast 10/15–20 36 Shades of Ireland & Northern Ireland 10/16–28 64 Madeira Island & Portugal’s Treasures 10/18–26 65 Avalon Waterways: Romantic Rhine Cruise 10/19–28 72 Florence & Tuscany 10/21–29 66 Vienna & Venice 10/21–29 67 New Orleans & the Gulf Coast 10/22–27 36 Avalon Waterways: Danube Symphony Cruise 10/25–11/3 74 Roman Holiday 10/29–11/4 39

NOVEMBER 2017

Explore Machu Picchu 11/4–12 68 San Francisco & California Wine Country 11/10–15 37

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TRAVEL UPDATE When we planned our travel calendar for 2017, we had the benefit of feedback from a membership survey conducted earlier this year. As a result, your comments and suggestions are reflected in every one of the amazing trips you’ll find inside this issue of CLUBMail. While our fabulous Italy vacations remain at the top of everyone’s list, we discovered a growing interest in cruises. Not the big cruise ships that are floating shopping malls with 3,000 passengers! No, you asked for smaller, more intimate experiences like cruising the Danube or canal barging in Burgundy. So, we did our homework and interviewed all the river cruise companies, then we joined the cruise industry’s largest trade association and are now agents able to book our members on any cruise anywhere! To introduce our new expertise, we selected four perfect cruises that reflect your preferences of date, destination, five-star user reviews and affordability. Take a look, starting on Adriatic Yacht Cruise page 70, and see what we mean.

Solo Travelers are the Fastest Growing Segment of the Travel Industry In the “more good news department,” I’m happy to call your attention to our campaign to lower single supplements. A great many of our members travel as singles and love that we take particular care to meet their needs. Lowering costs is the next big step and we’ve started with several of our popular Italy vacations.

THEATER UPDATE The 2016/21017 Boston theater season is just beginning with an exciting mix of classics like West Side Story, The King and I, Cabaret and brilliant recent Broadway hits like Something Rotten! and The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time! Want more? There are lots more and, as always, WE HAVE YOUR TICKETS at Show of the Month Club, your own private box office.

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FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

SOMETHING ROTTEN! Playing: January 17–29, 2017 Order by: December 6, 2016 Run time: 2 hrs. 20 min.

Something Rotten! is “Broadway’s big, fat hit!” (New York Post). Set in 1595, this hilarious smash tells the story of Nick and Nigel Bottom, two brothers who are desperate to write a hit play. When a local soothsayer foretells that the future of theater involves singing, dancing and acting at the same time, Nick and Nigel set out to write the world’s very first musical! With its heart on its ruffled sleeve and sequins in its soul, Something Rotten! is “The Producers + The Book of Mormon x The Drowsy Chaperone. Squared!” (New York Magazine).

THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

CABARET Playing: January 31–February 12, 2017 Order by: December 29, 2016 Run time: 2 hrs. 30 min.

Direct from Broadway, the acclaimed masterpiece returns to Boston! As part of their 50th Anniversary Season, the critically acclaimed and award-winning Roundabout Theatre Company is proud to present Sam Mendes (Skyfall, American Beauty) and Rob Marshall’s (Into the Woods and Chicago, the films) Tony Award®-winning production of Cabaret. Welcome to the infamous Kit Kat Klub, where the Emcee, Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage nightly to tantalize the crowd—and to leave their troubles outside. But as life in pre-WWII Germany grows more and more uncertain, will the decadent allure of Berlin nightlife be enough to get them through their dangerous times? Come hear some of the most memorable songs in theater history, including “Cabaret,” “Willkommen” and “Maybe This Time.” Leave your troubles outside—life is beautiful at Cabaret, John Kander, Fred Ebb and Joe Masteroff’s Tony Awardwinning musical about following your heart while the world loses its way.

BOSTON THEATER WEEKEND: February 11–12, 2017—$319 pp/do • Saturday overnight at Revere Boston Hotel, Saturday evening top-price theater ticket • Breakfast, parking, $25 Dining Certificate for Maggiano’s Little Italy—Call to reserve!

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THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

THE CURIOUS INCIDENT OF THE DOG IN THE NIGHT-TIME Playing: March 7–19, 2017 Order by: February 2, 2017 Run time: 2 hrs. 35 min.

The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time, winner of five 2015 Tony Awards® including Best Play, is coming to Boston! Hailed as “One of the most fully immersive works ever to wallop Broadway” by The New York Times, this “dazzling” (Associated Press) adaptation is the Tony Award®-winning new play by Simon Stephens, adapted from Mark Haddon’s best-selling novel and directed by Tony Award-winner Marianne Elliott. Fifteenyear-old Christopher has an extraordinary brain; he is exceptionally intelligent but illequipped to interpret everyday life. When he falls under suspicion for killing his neighbor’s dog, he sets out to identify the true culprit, which leads to an earth-shattering discovery and a journey that will change his life forever.

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THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

THE ILLUSIONISTS Playing: April 4–9, 2017 Order by: March 1, 2017 Run time: 2 hrs.

This mind blowing spectacular showcases the jaw dropping talents of seven of the most incredible Illusionists on earth. The Illusionists™—Live From Broadway™ has shattered box office records across the globe and dazzles audiences of all ages with a powerful mix of the most outrageous and astonishing acts ever to be seen on stage. This non-stop show is packed with thrilling and sophisticated magic of unprecedented proportions.

THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

THE KING AND I

“I doubt I’ll see a better production in my lifetime” T H E WA L L S T R E E T JOU R N A L

Playing: April 11–23, 2017 Order by: March 7, 2017 Run time: 2 hrs. 50 min.

Lincoln Center Theater’s critically Bartlett Sher acclaimed production of Rodgers & THE LINCOLN CENTER THEATER PRODUCTION Hammerstein’s The King And I directed

by Tony Award® winner Bartlett Sher won four 2015 Tony Awards® including Best Revival of a Musical. Bartlett Sher is reunited with the award-winning creative team from South Pacific and The Light in the Piazza. The King And I features sets by Michael Yeargan, costumes by Catherine Zuber, lighting by Donald Holder, sound by Scott Lehrer and choreography by Christopher Gattelli based on the original choreography by Jerome Robbins. One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works, The King And I boasts a score which features such beloved classics as “Getting To Know You,” “I Whistle a Happy Tune,” “Hello Young Lovers,” “Shall We Dance” and “Something Wonderful.” Set in 1860’s Bangkok, the musical tells the story of the unconventional and tempestuous relationship that develops between the King of Siam and Anna Leonowens, a British schoolteacher whom the modernist King, in an imperialistic world, brings to Siam to teach his many wives and children.

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THE SHUBERT THEATRE 265 Tremont Street, Boston

RENT—20TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR Playing: April 11–23, 2017 Order by: March 13, 2017 Run time: TBD

In 1996, an original rock musical by a little-known composer opened on Broadway… and forever changed the landscape of American theater. Two decades later, Jonathan Larson’s Rent continues to speak loudly and defiantly to audiences across generations and all over the world. And now, this Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winning masterpiece returns to the stage in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. A re-imagining of Puccini’s La Bohème, Rent follows an unforgettable year in the lives of seven artists struggling to follow their dreams without selling out. With its inspiring message of joy and hope in the face of fear, this timeless celebration of friendship and creativity reminds us to measure our lives with the only thing that truly matters—love.

THE WANG THEATRE

270 Tremont Street, Boston

ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER Playing: April 27–30, 2017 Order by: March 23, 2017 Run time: TBD On March 30, 1958, Alvin Ailey led a group of young African-American modern dancers in a now-fabled performance at the 92nd Street Y in New York City that forever changed the perception of American dance.

And in 1968, Celebrity Series of Boston first presented the Ailey company in what has become an annual tradition and celebration. “...So far under Mr. Battle’s direction it has been smooth sailing for the Ailey company...”

—New York Times “...Mr. Battle has made a point to expand the company’s repertory...”

—Wall Street Journal “Be prepared for 2 things: a continued devotion to tradition, but also big, refreshing surprises.”

—Chicago Tribune

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THE SHUBERT THEATRE 265 Tremont Street, Boston

CARNIVAL Playing: May 5–14, 2017 Order by: April 1, 2017 Run Time: TBD

Carnival, a 1961 Drama Critics’ Circle Award winner, is based on the 1953 film Lili. Called a “shiny soap bubble of a musical” by Ben Brantley of The New York Times, Carnival is an uplifting and heartwarming musical following the fortunes of the orphan waif Lily who stumbles into the midway of a European travelling carnival and becomes enchanted by the world-weary circus performers. Lily’s child-like innocence transforms the lives of all she touches under the big top. The lush music and orchestrations include the show’s signature theme “Love Makes the World Go Round.” Music and lyrics by Bob Merrill, book by Michael Stewart, based on the story by Paul Gallico and the screenplay for Lili by Helen Deutsch.

THE WANG THEATRE

270 Tremont Street, Boston

ANNIE Playing: May 9–21, 2017 Order by: April 5, 2017 Run Time: TBD

The world’s best-loved musical returns in time-honored form. Directed by original lyricist and director Martin Charnin and choreographed by Liza Gennaro, this production of Annie will be a brand new incarnation of the iconic original. Featuring book and score by Tony Award®-winners Thomas Meehan, Charles Strouse and Martin Charnin, Annie includes such unforgettable songs as “It’s the Hard Knock Life,” “Easy Street,” “I Don’t Need Anything But You,” plus the eternal anthem of optimism, “Tomorrow.”

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THE SHUBERT THEATRE 265 Tremont Street, Boston

HEDWIG AND THE ANGRY INCH Playing: May 30–June 11, 2017 Order by: April 25, 2017 Run time: TBD Brilliantly innovative, heartbreaking, and wickedly funny, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is the landmark American musical by John Cameron Mitchell and Stephen Trask that is “ground-breaking and undoubtedly ahead of its time” (Entertainment Weekly). This genre-bending, fourth-wallsmashing musical sensation, with a pulsing score and electrifying performances, tells the story of one of the most unique characters to ever hit the stage. Directed by Tony Award® winner Michael Mayer (Spring Awakening) and winner of four 2014 Tony Awards® including Best Musical Revival, Hedwig and the Angry Inch played to record-breaking sell-out crowds on Broadway and promises to take Boston by storm with what Time Magazine proclaims is “the most exciting rock score written for the theater since, oh, ever!”

THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

MAMMA MIA! Playing: May 30–June 4, 2017 Order by: May 1, 2017 Run Time: 2 hrs. 40 min.

(15 min. intermission) A mother. A daughter. Three possible dads. And a trip down the aisle you’ll never forget! Over 45 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the characters, the story and the music that make Mamma Mia!; the ultimate feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The story-telling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives!

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THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

WICKED Playing: June 7–July 23, 2017 Order by: May 1, 2017 Run time: 2 hrs. 45 min.

(15 min. intermission) Wicked, the Broadway sensation, looks at what happened in the Land of Oz…but from a different angle. Long before Dorothy arrives, there is another girl, born with emerald-green skin—smart, fiery, misunderstood and possessing an extraordinary talent. When she meets a bubbly blonde who is exceptionally popular, their initial rivalry turns into the unlikeliest of friendships…until the world decides to call one “good,” and the other one “wicked.” With a thrilling score that includes the hits “Defying Gravity,” “Popular” and “For Good,” Wicked has been hailed by The New York Times as “the defining musical of the decade.” Time Magazine cheers, “if every musical had the brain, the heart and the courage of Wicked, Broadway really would be a magical place.”

BOSTON THEATER WEEKEND: June 17–18, 2017—$439 pp/do • Saturday overnight at Revere Boston Hotel, Saturday evening top-price theater ticket • Breakfast, parking, $25 Dining Certificate for Maggiano’s Little Italy—Call to reserve!

THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

FINDING NEVERLAND

BROADWAY ’S BIGGEST NEW HIT!

Playing: August 8–20, 2017 Order by: July 2, 2017 Run time: 2 hrs. 35 min.

Finding Neverland is Broadway’s biggest new hit and the winner of Broadway.com’s Audience Choice Award for Best Musical! This breathtaking smash “captures the kid-at-heart” (Time Magazine). Vogue cheers, “it’s a must-see you’ll remember for years to come!” Directed by visionary Tony Award winner Diane Paulus, Finding Neverland tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. Playwright J.M. Barrie struggles to find inspiration until he meets four young brothers and their beautiful widowed mother.

Spellbound by the boys’ enchanting make-believe adventures, he sets out to write a play that will astound London theatergoers. With a little bit of pixie dust and a lot of faith, Barrie takes this monumental leap, leaving his old world behind for Neverland where nothing is impossible and the wonder of childhood lasts forever.

The magic of Barrie’s classic tale springs spectacularly to life in this heartwarming theatrical event. Finding Neverland is “far and away the best musical of the year!” (NPR).

BOSTON THEATER WEEKEND: August 19–20, 2017—$359 pp/do • Saturday overnight at Revere Boston Hotel, Saturday evening top-price theater ticket • Breakfast, parking, $25 Dining Certificate for Maggiano’s Little Italy—Call to reserve!

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THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

BOSTON BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER The

Mikko Nissinen’s

Playing: November 25–December 31, 2016 Order by: November 2, 2016

Whether you’re seeing it again or for the first time, Mikko Nissinen’s The Nutcracker will capture your imagination and transport you to a magical world of brave toy soldiers and dancing snowflakes. 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. Create an annual tradition with family and friends at one of New England’s most beloved holiday events and make memories to cherish for years to come.

THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

BOSTON BALLET’S THE SLEEPING BEAUTY Playing: April 28–May 25, 2017 Order by: March 30, 2017 The Sleeping Beauty, one of Boston Ballet’s trademark works, returns to the Boston Opera House stage with brilliant choreography, sumptuous sets and costumes, and soaring music by Tchaikovsky. Based on the quintessential fairytale you know and love, our iconic production has been hailed as “dance at its most perfect” (WGBH).

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SPEAKEASY STAGE COMPANY

Calderwood Pavilion at the Boston Center for the Arts 527 Tremont Street, Boston

HAND TO GOD

Tyrone causes trouble. Tyrone Playing: Jan. 7–Feb. 4, 2017 breaks things.

Tyrone wants to hurt people, which is bad news for Jason, because Tyrone is Jason’s sock puppet, and he’s refusing to go away. Created as a coping mechanism for a shy and introverted teen, Tyrone now battles Jason for the body that they share, and the church’s after-school activities program will never be the same. Robert Askins explodes notions of morality, family and possession of all kinds in this vicious and oddly heart-warming comedy about a boy and his right hand.

GRAND CONCOURSE

Called to a life of religious service, Playing: Mar. 4–Apr. 1, 2017 Shelley now struggles to find meaning in her work as the manager of a Bronx soup kitchen. The arrival of Emma, a college dropout looking for a sense of purpose, is at first a welcome addition, but the girl’s erratic behavior soon pushes Shelley to the breaking point, in this compelling drama about the mysteries of faith, forgiveness, and compassion.

THE BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY

A chance meeting between an ItalianAmerican farm wife and a world weary Playing: May 6–Jun. 3, 2017 photographer leads to a soul-stirring affair in this lush, lyrical musical by the Pulitzer- and Tony Award-winning team of Marsha Norman (’night, Mother) and Jason Robert Brown (The Last Five Years, Parade, Songs for a New World). Winner of two Tony Awards, this sweeping saga combines thrilling intimacy with near-operatic grandeur for a heart-rending reflection on love, loss, and acceptance.

NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE 62 Dunham Road, Beverly

A CHRISTMAS CAROL

Celebrate the season with A Christmas Carol, New Playing: Dec. 9–23, 2016 England’s brightest holiday Run time: 2 hrs. 20 min. tradition! This brilliant musical, (includes intermission) 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. With dazzling special effects that have grown even more exciting over time, traditional and original songs, and colorful costumes, this award-winning production of A Christmas Carol has been seen by more than one million people since its debut in 1989.

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THEATRE BY THE SEA

364 Cards Pond Road, Wakefield, RI

BEEHIVE

Beehive The ’60’s Musical is a wild toe-tapping, head shakin’ Playing: May 31–Jun. 18, 2017 musical tribute to the rockin’ women who made the music Order by: April 27, 2017 of the era so special—everyone from Lesley Gore to Janis Joplin, from the Shirelles to the Supremes, Aretha Franklin to Tina Turner, and every woman in between! With 40 beloved hits, the show takes you on a journey through song, documenting the dramatic changes that America underwent during the ’60s. Beehive The ’60s Musical will have you dancing in your seats and coming back for more! Songs include “The Name Game,” “The Beat Goes On,” “Respect,” “Natural Woman,” “My Boyfriend’s Back,” “One Fine Day,” “To Sir With Love,” “It’s My Party,” “Proud Mary,” “Downtown.”

THE MUSIC MAN

One of the most cherished American classics, The Music Playing: Jun. 21–Jul. 15, 2017 Man, marches onto the Theatre

By The Sea stage. Join us for the Order by: May 16, 2017 timeless story of the fast-talking salesman, Harold Hill, who cons the good folks of River City, Iowa, into believing that he can teach their children to play in a marching band.

Before the fraudulent teacher can skip town with the loot, Harold’s got trouble when he falls for the quick-witted, not to mention beautiful, small town librarian, Marian. A slice of Americana you won’t want to miss! Songs include “Trouble,” “My White Knight,” “Seventy-Six Trombones,” “Goodnight, My Someone,” “Marian the Librarian,” “Till There Was You,” “Shipoopi,” “Goodnight, Ladies.”

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

A family musical based on the 1991 Academy Award-winning Playing: Jul. 19–Aug. 12, 2017 animated film, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast follows a young Order by: Jun. 14, 2017 woman who stumbles upon a secluded castle occupied by a monstrous beast and a host of enchanted objects trying to break a witch’s spell before it is too late. It’s a classic story about finding love in the most unexpected places. This eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of countless audiences worldwide and is filled with unforgettable characters, imaginative sets and costumes, and breath-taking production numbers. Songs include “Be Our Guest,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Belle,” “If I Can’t Love Her,” “Me,” “Human Again,” “Home,” “Something There,” “A Change in Me,” “Gaston,” “Maison des Lunes.”

THE PRODUCERS

Theatre By The Sea is thrilled to bring back The Producers, Playing: Aug. 16–Sept. 3, 2017 the musical that won 12 Tony® Awards more than any other Order by: Jul. 10, 2017 show in history. Based on the hit 1968 film, this Mel Brooks masterpiece is the story of a washed-up Broadway producer and his timid accountant who hatch a scheme to get rich quick by producing a sure-fire flop. It’s a comic tour de force that spoofs the big, old-fashioned Broadway musical while paying tribute to it at the same time. The Producers will leave you laughing out loud! *Contains strong language and adult humor. Songs include “The King of Broadway,” “I Wanna Be a Producer,” “Springtime for Hitler,” “When You’ve Got It, Flaunt It,” “Along Came Bialy,” “Keep It Gay,” “Betrayed.”

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TRAVELER REVIEWS Amalfi Coast April 2015 This was my first Club trip. There were others who had not taken a trip with you before. We all agreed it was the way to go. A worry-free vacation for us with all the details taken care of.

All we had to do was get on the bus or boat and travel along. Fabulous! The whole trip from start to finish was A+++. —Pat B. Amalfi Coast May 2016 I loved the trip, especially Alessandra (guide) who was so knowledgeable and friendly. Met a lot of nice people. Food was great! Capri trip lots of fun. Thanks for organizing such a wonderful experience. I found it terrific! —Cheryl A.

Amalfi Coast

Italy’s Seaside Resorts May 2016 I enjoy the trips that are exclusive to The Club. —Margaret C. Walking in Liguria May 2016 It was an outstanding trip. If you repeat it using Francesca as the guide, I would do it again! Francesca was an excellent guide. Lush countryside and seaside and old towns… Use of trains and boats instead of coach… —Janice C. Walking in Liguria May 2016 This trip was the adventure of a lifetime! A dream Liguria come true. We were awestruck by the beauty and rich history of the Italian Riviera. Our tour guide, Francesca, was a gem. On a scale of 1-10, she was a 12! She turned herself inside out to accommodate every traveler’s individual needs. —Lynn A. The Amalfi Coast April 2016 The trip was fantastic. Alessandra was outstanding.

Group size was perfect. Group got along well.

Would be hard to beat the location or Alessandra.

Maiori—good central location. All in all, just the best trip ever! —Pat F. Italy’s Seaside Resorts May 2016 Enjoyed the small group and getting to know people.

Loved Lipari, hotel and town. Very much enjoyed Taormina. Great hotel location. —Pat G. Classic Tuscany April 2016 I had gone the first time this destination was offered in 2004. There were only 13 of us on this trip and we all got along so well. The hotel was in a perfect location.

The food was excellent. My daughter was really in awe—we had a wonderful time. —Ellen E.

Tuscany

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DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAY

THANKSGIVING IN MAINE BREAKWATER INN & SPA, KENNEBUNKPORT

4 DAYS: Wednesday, November 23–Saturday, November 26, 2016 NO TURKEY TO COOK, no dishes to wash, no guests who won’t leave—The Travel Club makes it happen with our tradition of “holiday alternatives”—equally memorable and a lot less work! per person double occupancy This year we’re sending you to Kennebunkport’s Breakwater Rooms at the Breakwater Inn are king-bedded rooms with a sofa bed.

Inn & Spa—an historic Maine resort with enchanting water Per person deposit is $150. views. Enjoy Thanksgiving dinner at the Inn and have the day to relax and explore. We’ve included a Foodie Walking Tour of Kennebunkport’s Dock INCLUDES Square area and admission to the Brick Store • Three nights’ superior accommodations: Museum exploring the history and art of the Breakwater Inn & Spa, Kennebunkport Kennebunks since 1936.

• Welcome reception

$489

• Deluxe continental breakfast daily • Thanksgiving Dinner at Stripers Waterfront Restaurant at the Inn • Kennebunkport Foodie Walking Tour • Admission to Brick Store Museum, Kennebunkport • Luggage handling and parking at hotel

Kennebunkport Beach

RESERVE BY OCTOBER 5, 2016

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CHRISTMASTIME IN

NEWPORT, RI

3 DAYS: Friday, December 2–Sunday, December 4, 2016 IT’S THE 46TH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS IN NEWPORT—a city-wide festival celebrating the glorious traditions of the holidays! We’ll stay at The Hotel Viking—in the center of the per person double occupancy celebrations with historic buildings decked out in holiday Call for triple and single finery, fun (and free) events and wonderful shopping. The reservations. Per person magnificent historic houses put on an amazing holiday deposit is $150. display of spectacular evergreens, decorated trees, plus thousands of poinsettias and wreaths. We’ve included admission to Holiday Evening at INCLUDES The Breakers and Newport Nutcracker • Two nights’ four-star accommodations: at Rosecliff, set within the iconic staircase, The Hotel Viking, Newport salons and ballroom of the mansion.

$459

• Nutcracker performance at Rosecliff • Holiday Evening at The Breakers • Luggage handling and parking at hotel

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RESERVE BY OCTOBER 1, 2016

Reserve today—this program will sell out.

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CHRISTMAS BY THE SEA

OGUNQUIT, MAINE

3 DAYS: Friday, December 9–Sunday, December 11, 2016 WHAT’S PRETTIER OR MORE FESTIVE than a New England seacoast village all dressed up for the holidays?

Upon arrival at the Meadowmere Resort we’ll be treated to per person double occupancy a wine and cheese reception and be welcomed by our local $269 per person triple elf! On Saturday enjoy the festivities of Ogunquit’s 30th occupancy; $249 per person Annual Christmas by the Sea before your VIP admission quad occupancy; $459 for single reservations. Per to the popular Taste the Season Competition. Local person deposit is $150. restaurants compete for the coveted titles and we’ll sample and vote! Don’t miss the barbershop quartet concert and holiday singINCLUDES along at a local church. Before heading • Two nights’ first-class accommodations: home on Sunday you’ll want to head to Meadowmere Resort, Ogunquit Kennebunkport and the festivities of the • Gourmet breakfast basket • Wine and Cheese Reception 35th Annual Christmas Prelude—voted #2 • Dinner one evening at Jonathan’s Restaurant Christmas Town in America by HGTV!

$289

RESERVE BY OCTOBER 21, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

• VIP admission to Ogunquit’s Taste the Season Competition on Saturday • Kittery Outlets Discount Book • Luggage handling and parking at hotel

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NEW YEAR’S IN BOSTON

2 DAYS: Saturday, December 31, 2016–Sunday, January 1, 2017 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 per person double occupancy landmark, luxury hotel on the revitalized, historic waterfront.

Call for triple and single Celebrate the last hours of 2016 aboard the Odyssey and reservations. Per person enjoy a special dinner cruise with a front row seat to view deposit is $150.

Boston Harbor’s First Night Fireworks Display. This fivehour party features live entertainment and dancing, hors d’oeuvres, three-course INCLUDES plated dinner service and midnight • One night’s deluxe accom­mo­dations: champagne toast.

$419

RESERVE BY NOVEMBER 28, 2016

Reserve today—this program will sell out.

InterContinental Boston • New Year’s Eve Dinner Cruise aboard the Odyssey • Breakfast on Sunday • Valet parking for one car per room • Drink at RumBa

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SPRINGTIME IN THE SOUTH WITH THE HISTORIC NATCHEZ TABLEAUX

9 DAYS: Tuesday, March 21–Wednesday, March 29, 2017

$2,449

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,429 per person triple occupancy; $3,199 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. MH Ross Travel Protection is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300

Beignets, Café du Monde, New Orleans

THE AMERICAN SOUTH—the belle of the ball! On this new tour we’ll visit four of her charming and hospitable cities and we begin in New Orleans—the Big Easy. Get set for a traditional jazz brunch, a French Quarter guided tour, delicious beignets at Café du Monde and a visit to Oak Alley Plantation. Which Southern city boasts the most Antebellum mansions in America? Natchez, Mississippi! Perched along picturesque high bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River, Natchez is alive with Southern history, architecture and traditions. We’ll enjoy reserved seats for one of these traditions: the Historic Natchez Tableaux—300 years of Natchez history told through stories, characters, dance and costumes. Next is Memphis—blues, barbeque and Elvis and free time on famed Beale Street—before heading to Nashville, the Country Music Capital of the World. We’ll ACCOMMODATIONS visit Historic RCA Studio B and the Country DAY 1 Flight from Boston Music Hall of Fame and Museum, enjoy a DAYS 1–3 Hotel Provincial, New Orleans LA musician-led tour and catch a Grand Ole DAY 4 Grand Hotel, Natchez MS Opry performance.

DAYS 5–6 Sheraton, Memphis TN DAYS 7–8 DAY 9

Opryland Hotel, Nashville TN Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to New Orleans and Nashville to Boston, via a connecting city • Eight nights’ accommodations • Twelve meals: eight breakfasts, four dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Manager

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FEATURES New Orleans: Jazz brunch buffet at Court of Two Sisters, guided French Quarter tour, River Road and Oak Alley Plantation. Natchez: Annual Spring Pilgrimage and Natchez Tableaux, Longwood Mansion, Carriage House Restaurant.

Memphis: musical heritage tour, Graceland.

Nashville: Music Row and RCA Studio B, guided highlights tour, Country Music Hall of Fame, Grand Ole Opry performance.

RESERVE BY NOVEMBER 16,2016

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WASHINGTON D.C. CHERRY BLOSSOM PARADE

4 DAYS: Friday, April 7–Monday, April 10, 2017 EXPERIENCE THE MEMORIES, MONUMENTS AND MUSEUMS of our Capital. We’ll start this getaway at the National Cherry Blossom Parade followed by an afternoon per person double occupancy to explore on our own. We’ll provide transportation to the $659 per person triple occupancy; $899 for single reservations.

Mall area to get you started. Dinner will be followed by a Cancellation insurance waiver is $60. twilight tour of the illuminated monuments with stops at Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. the Lincoln and Jefferson Memorials. Next up is a full day Purchase must be made at time of of touring that highlights Arlington National Cemetery booking. Per person deposit is $300. and the Vietnam and World War II Memorials and ends with dinner on our own in Alexandria. As we INCLUDES depart for home the next morning, we’ll view the Martin Luther King, Jr. and United • Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations States Air Force memorials.

$679

RESERVE BY JANUARY 3, 2017

• Three nights’ accommodations: Doubletree Crystal City Hotel • Five meals: three breakfasts, two dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

VIRGINIA’S AZALEA FESTIVAL & INTERNATIONAL TATTOO

5 DAYS: Thursday, April 27–Monday, May 1, 2017 WOW! STUNNING GARDENS, BEACHFRONT ACCOMMODATIONS, a plantation visit, a military tattoo, an international parade and a casino stay! We can’t ask per person double occupancy for more than that! After one night’s accommodations in $789 per person triple occupancy, $1,099 for single reservations.

Fredericksburg, VA, we’ll visit Kenmore Plantation and Cancellation insurance waiver is $75.

Gardens before we arrive at the largest pleasure beach in Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. the world—Virginia Beach—and our balcony rooms on the Purchase must be made at time of boardwalk. At nearby Norfolk we’ll enjoy reserved seats booking. Per person deposit is $300. for both the Azalea Festival’s “Parade of Nations” and the largest Tattoo in the U.S. INCLUDES with more than 650 performers. Add in • Round-trip motorcoach transportation visits to the MacArthur Memorial, Norfolk from select locations Botanical Garden and Assateague Island • Four nights’ accommodations: 1n on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, and one night Fredericksburg, 2n Virginia Beach, 1n Dover at Dover Downs Hotel and Casino and this • Seven meals: four breakfasts, three dinners getaway is packed!

• Sightseeing and touring

$799

RESERVE BY JANUARY 23, 2017

• Services of professional Tour Manager

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CANYON COUNTRY GRAND CANYON, BRYCE CANYON, ZION NATIONAL PARK & LAS VEGAS

9 DAYS: Monday, May 1–Tuesday, May 9, 2017

$3,119

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,089 per person triple occupancy. $3,869 for sinlge reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $240. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Per person deposit is $300.

Monument Valley

AMERICA’S LEGENDARY CANYON COUNTRY—an untamed landscape of spectacular scenery. Our exploration begins in colorful Scottsdale: visit with a Native American tribe member and enjoy 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 ACCOMMODATIONS scenic wonder of Bryce Canyon National DAY 1 Flight from Boston Park and the red and white sandstone cliffs DAYS 1–2 Courtyard by Marriott, Scottsdale AZ of Zion National Park. Our journey ends in DAY 3 Maswik Lodge, Grand Canyon AZ the painted desert and man-made wonder DAYS 4–5 Lake Powell Resort, Page AZ of Las Vegas!

DAY 6 Majestic View Lodge, Springdale UT DAYS 7–8 DAY 9

Paris Hotel, Las Vegas NV Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Phoenix and Las Vegas to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston’s Logan Airport (one car per booking • Eight nights’ first-class accommodations • Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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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.

SAVE $120 WHEN YOU RESERVE BY OCTOBER 25, 2016

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BILTMORE ESTATE & THE GREAT SMOKIES 7 DAYS: Saturday, May 20–Friday, May 26, 2017

$1,169

per person double occupancy

$1,149 per person triple occupancy; $1,499 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $105.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Per person deposit is $300.

Biltmore Estate; photo: Michael Brown

JOIN US ON AN ADVENTURE TO THE GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS—ridge upon ridge of forested mountains, diverse plant and wildlife, and remnants of Southern Appalachian mountain culture—this is America’s most visited national park and named for the blue-like smoky mist that surrounds them. From our accommodations in the charming mountain resort town of Gatlinburg, we’ll be entertained at the Comedy Barn Theatre, enjoy the Hatfield and McCoy Dinner Show, take in a performance at the Smoky Mountain Opry and tap our feet to “America’s Hit Parade.” Free time in Gatlinburg affords the opportunity to explore the unique craft and specialty shops, restaurants and attractions lining its Main Street and an optional tour to “Dollywood” will be offered. A special highlight is an excursion to the incredible Biltmore Estate, Winery and Gardens—a 250-room French chateau owned by the Vanderbilt family, the largest privately-owned home in America.

We’ll make our way home by way of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia.

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 DAYS 2–5

Holiday Inn, Woodstock VA Edgewater Hotel, Gatlinburg TN

DAY 6

Holiday Inn, Woodstock VA

DAY 7

Return to Boston area or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES

Shenandoah Ridge

RESERVE BY FEBRUARY 13, 2017

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Six nights’ accommodations • Eleven meals: six breakfasts, five dinners • Services of professional Tour Manager

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CANADIAN TULIP FESTIVAL & THE THOUSAND ISLANDS

4 DAYS: Wednesday, May 17–Saturday, May 20, 2017

$769

per person double occupancy $759 per person triple occupancy, $1,109 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.

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.

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

Tulips; photo: Paul Shannon

RESERVE BY FEBRUARY 13, 2017

After deadline, call for availability.

BAR HARBOR, MAINE 3 DAYS: Friday, June 9–Sunday, June 11, 2017 Friday, June 23–Sunday, June 25, 2017

LET’S GO DOWNEAST… to Bar Harbor on Mount Desert Island, home to Acadia National Park and impressive Cadillac Mountain. Enjoy Four Diamond accommodations per person double occupancy at the Blue Nose Inn with ocean views of Frenchman Bay, $449 per person triple occupancy; $579 for single reservations. lovely pools and garden paths; a guided tour of Mount Cancellation insurance waiver is $24.

Although not required, we Desert Island and Acadia including a drive to the top of recommend purchasing the waiver.

Cadillac (weather permitting). Explore Bar Harbor—19thPurchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $150. century New England’s premier summer resort—and wander the galleries and shops before enjoying our INCLUDES lobstering cruise and a traditional Downeast Lobsterbake with piano entertainment at • Round-trip motorcoach transportation our hotel. from select locations

$459

• Two nights’ accommodations: Blue Nose Inn, Bar Harbor • Four meals: two breakfasts, two dinners including lobsterbake • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

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RESERVE BY: June 9 Trip: MARCH 3, 2017 June 23 Trip: MARCH 17, 2017

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VALLEY FORGE, PHILADELPHIA AND THE 9/11 MEMORIAL

3 DAYS: Sunday, June 11–Tuesday, June 13, 2017 Sunday, October 15–Tuesday, October 17, 2017 THIS GETAWAY HAS IT ALL: a great casino experience with accommodations at the Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, PA; touring of Valley Forge Historical Park including the Washington Memorial Chapel and headquarters; a stop in historic Philadelphia and dinner aboard the fourmasted sailing ship Moshulu and a solemn visit to the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York City.

$419

per person double occupancy $409 per person triple occupancy; $539 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

Valley Forge Historical Park

RESERVE BY: June Trip: MARCH 6, 2017 October Trip: JULY 10, 2017

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Two nights’ accommodations: Valley Forge Casino Resort, King of Prussia PA • Three meals: two breakfasts, one dinner • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

BOOTHBAY HARBOR

3 DAYS: Windjammer Days: Tuesday, June 27–Thursday, June 29, 2017: $469* Friday, September 15–Sunday, September 17, 2017: $439* RICH HISTORY, QUAINT SHOPS, world-class seafood and *Prices are per person double stunning sea-scapes, Boothbay makes a delightful getaway. occupancy. June: triple occupancy $459, singles $689.

We’ll spend two nights at the Boothbay Harbor Inn, located September: triple occupancy directly on the waterfront, with views of the harbor and the $429, singles $659. Cancellation famous wooden footbridge. We’ll enjoy a light dinner and insurance waiver is $24. Although not required, we recommend cabaret review show at the Carousel Dinner Theatre, a visit purchasing the waiver. Purchase to the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, a narrated harbor must be made at time of booking. cruise and a Maine Lobsterbake. As we head for home on Per person deposit is $150.

Sunday, we’ll stop in Kennebunkport and have free time for lunch and shopping.

INCLUDES In June, enjoy the sight of full-rigged • Round-trip motorcoach transportation windjammers sailing into Boothbay Harbor, from select locations waterfront concerts, crafts and fireworks • Two nights’ accommodations: Boothbay displays over the harbor!

Harbor Inn RESERVE BY: June Trip: MARCH 20, 2017 September Trip: JUNE 12, 2017

• Four meals: two breakfasts, two dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

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AMERICA’S COWBOY COUNTRY JACKSON, GRAND TETON, BIGHORN MOUNTAINS, BADLANDS, BLACK HILLS & MOUNT RUSHMORE 8 DAYS: Friday, June 16–Friday, June 23, 2017

$3,349

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,319 per person triple occupancy; $4,199 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $240. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Per person deposit is $300.

Mount Rushmore

THIS CLASSIC WESTERN ADVENTURE explores the romantic culture of the cowboy in the big landscapes they made famous. In Jackson, Wyoming—the Rockies’ crown jewel—we discover a century-old, authentic cowboy-town-turned-resort before winding through the towering peaks of Grand Teton National Park. The first national park in the world, Yellowstone is incomparable and a true symbol of the west. Traverse the incredible Bighorn Mountains and the territory of the Great Sioux Nation to the former gold rush town of Deadwood, home to true American ACCOMMODATIONS originals Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane.

DAY 1 Flight from Boston This American experience concludes in the DAYS 1–2 Snow King Resort, Jackson Hole WY Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota—a DAY 3 Old Faithful Snow Lodge, landscape of steep canyons, spires and Yellowstone WY buttes—where we’ll visit the astonishing, stillDAY 4 Holiday Inn Sheridan, Sheridan WY in-progress and world’s largest sculpture, the DAYS 5–7 Alex Johnson Hotel, Rapid City SD Crazy Horse Memorial, and be treated to a DAY 8 Return flight to Boston sound and light show at an illuminated Mount or similar hotel accommodations Rushmore—a true American west icon.

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Jackson WY and Rapid City SD to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston’s Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Seven nights’ first-class accommodations • Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, one lunch, three dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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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, Badlands National Park, Mount Rushmore sound and light show.

SAVE $100 WHEN YOU RESERVE BY DECEMBER 9, 2016

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HUDSON RIVER VALLEY 2 DAYS: Sunday, June 25–Monday, June 26, 2017 Sunday, September 24–Monday, September 25, 2017

PROCLAIMED A “TOP 20 DESTINATIONS IN THE WORLD” by National Geographic Traveler the Hudson River Valley is a National Heritage Area, steeped in history, per person double occupancy natural beauty and culture; and the inspiration for the $309 per person triple occupancy; $409 for single reservations.

Hudson River School of Painters. Our two-day getaway Cancellation insurance waiver is $16.

Although not required, we begins in Rhinebeck—“an historic village with a dose of recommend purchasing the waiver. city sophistication,” Fodors—where we’ll visit the Old Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $150.

Rhinebeck Aerodrome, its collection of vintage aircraft and see a stunning airshow. Day two INCLUDES features a visit to the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library in Hyde Park, a tour • Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations of West Point Military Academy and lunch • One nights’ accommodations: Poughkeepsie at the Officer’s Club.

$319

RESERVE BY: June Trip: MARCH 20, 2017 September Trip: JUNE 19, 2017

Grand Hotel, Poughkeepsie NY • Three meals: one breakfast, one lunch, one dinner • Services of professional Tour Manager

TREASURES OF VERMONT 2 DAYS: Sunday, June 25–Monday, June 26, 2017 Sunday, October 1–Monday, October 2, 2017

VERMONT—rolling green hills, picturesque small villages, mountain views and endless tracts of forest—it’s a picture postcard! This two-day getaway includes overnight accommodations at a classic mountain lodge, a stroll through the aisles at The Vermont Country Store, an afternoon at the Friesans of Majesty Horse Farm for a tour and captivating show, a visit to Hildene (summer residence of Robert Todd Lincoln) and a stop in Bennington.

$299

per person double occupancy $289 per person triple occupancy; $339 for single reservations.

Cancellation insurance waiver is $16.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES Covered bridge

RESERVE BY: June Trip: MARCH 20, 2017 October Trip: JUNE 26, 2017

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • One nights’ accommodations: Summit Lodge, Killington • Two meals: one breakfast, one dinner • Services of professional Tour Manager

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CANADA’S ATLANTIC COAST NOVA SCOTIA, PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND, NEW BRUNSWICK WITH THE NOVA SCOTIA INTERNATIONAL TATTOO 7 DAYS: Sunday, July 2–Saturday, July 8, 2017

$1,649

per person double occupancy $1,629 per person triple occupancy; $2,149 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.

The Baddeck 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 CAT fast ferry for our passage to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Enjoy a visit to muchphotographed Peggy’s Cove before a Halifax city tour that includes the Titanic gravesites and the majestic Citadel. A highlight of this vacation is the famous International Tattoo evening performance! Dine at a traditional Prince Edward Island lobsterbake and visit the home of Anne of Green Gables; see the ACCOMMODATIONS amazing Hopewell Rocks on the shores of the Bay of Fundy in New Brunswick (a DAY 1 Motorcoach to Portland, CAT to Yarmouth NS Marine Wonder of the World). Our last day Rodd Grand Hotel, Yarmouth NS sees us home by way of Maine and a midday DAYS 2–3 The Lord Nelson Hotel, Halifax NS stop for lunch.

DAYS 4–5

Hotel on Pownal, Charlottetown P.E.I.

DAY 6

Chateau Saint John, Saint John NB

DAY 7

Motorcoach home or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Six nights’ hotel accommodations • Eleven meals: six breakfasts, five dinners including a lobsterbake • International Tattoo reserved seats • Services of professional Tour Manager

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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: Orwell Corner Historic Village, lobsterbake dinner, Anne of Green Gables, Confederation Bridge.

RESERVE BY MARCH 27, 2017

After deadline, call for availability.

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THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST OREGON & WASHINGTON

10 DAYS: Friday, August 11–Sunday, August 20, 2017

from

$3,379

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

From $4,229 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Per person deposit is $600.

Seattle

STUNNING NATURAL BEAUTY, charming towns and a colorful atmosphere—the Pacific Northwest has it all! Discover vibrant Portland—the “City of Roses”—with the largest urban forest in the country. Snap some pics in magnificent Mount Hood National Forest before dinner and craft beer at a local brewery. Enjoy the majestic landscape and crystal blue waters of Crater Lake National Park—the “Gem of the Cascades.” Head north along scenic Route 101 and enjoy stops at Olympic National Park: Lake Quinault, a glacial lake; Ruby Beach; Hoh Rainforest; Hurricane Ridge. Spend two nights in captivating Seattle, the Emerald City, and enjoy a tour that includes the salmon Fish Ladder, the Space Needle and lively Pike Place, the famous fish and vegetable market.

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1

Portland

FEATURES Portland tour including Forest Park, Portland Japanese Garden. Mount Hood National Forest and Crater Lake National Park. Tilamook Cheese Factory. Scenic US Route 101 and Olympic National Park, Lake Quinault, Ruby Beach, Hoh Rainforest.

Hurricane Ridge scenic walk. Seattle tour including Space Needle, Pike Place Market. OPTIONALS: Portland—Columbia River Gorge & Multnomah Falls, Mount St. Helens Volcanic Monument. VANCOUVER 3n post-tour extension $649 pp/do. OPTIONAL: Victoria Sightseeing.

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE.

Flight from Boston

DAYS 1–3

Courtyard Downtown, Portland OR

DAYS 4–5

DoubleTree by Hilton, Bend OR

DAY 6

Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Astoria OR

DAY 7

Red Lion, Port Angeles WA

DAYS 8–9 DAY 10

Best Western Plus, Seattle WA Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Portland and Seattle to Boston • Nine nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Twelve meals: eight breakfasts, four dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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MONTREAL & QUEBEC CITY 5 DAYS: Sunday, August 13–Thursday, August 17, 2017

$869

per person double occupancy $859 per person triple occupancy, $1,169 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

WHAT’S IN STORE FOR YOU ON THIS SUMMER GETAWAY to Canada’s Quebec province? Beauty, culture and tons of old world charm! Spend two nights in fabulous Montreal, with accommodations in the heart of the city. Enjoy breakfast amongst locals at neighborhood restaurants and a guided tour that includes the panoramic view from Mount Royal. In Quebec City, we’ll have a narrated tour of both New and Old Quebec including the Plains of Abraham. After breakfast at the Parliament Building we’ll take an excursion to the Shrine of Sainte Anne de Beaupre and Montmorency Falls.

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Four nights’ accommodations: Le Centre Sheraton, Montreal two nights, Hotel Palace Royal, Quebec City two nights • Six meals: four breakfasts, two dinners • Services of professional Tour Manager

Montmorency Falls

RESERVE BY MAY 8, 2017

After deadline, call for availability.

ST. ANDREWS BY-THE-SEA & CAMPOBELLO ISLAND

4 DAYS: Monday, August 21–Thursday, August 24, 2017 Sunday, September 10–Wednesday, September 13, 2017 HEAD TO VACATIONLAND in the mountains of Maine, see the famed Artist Bridge and set off on a guide-led “moose safari” before arriving in Sunday River. Cross into New per person double occupancy Brunswick and arrive in the idyllic town of St. Andrews by$809 per person triple occupancy $1,119 for single reservations. the-Sea—a National Historic District full of old-world charm, Cancellation insurance waiver is $60.

Although not required, we beautiful architecture, unparalleled scenery and a rich recommend purchasing the waiver. marine heritage—and our accommodations for two nights Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per at the elegant, five-star Algonquin Resort St. Andrews person deposit is $300. by-the-Sea, Autograph Collection®. We’ll visit Campobello Island and the Roosevelt INCLUDES Campobello International Park for a visit to • Round-trip motorcoach transportation FDR’s summer home; followed by free time from select locations in St. Andrews to explore the unique shops • Three nights’ accommodations: 1n Sunday or visit Kingsbrae Gardens.

River, 2n Algonquin Resort, St. Andrews

$819

By-the-Sea • Six meals: three breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners • Services of professional Tour Manager

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RESERVE BY: August Trip: MAY 15, 2017 September Trip: JUNE 5, 2017

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CANADIAN ROCKIES & GLACIER NATIONAL PARK

7 DAYS: Sunday, August 27–Saturday, September 2, 2017

$2,599

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,579 per person triple occupancy; $3,249 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. MH Ross Travel Protection is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made a time of booking. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $400.

Peyto Lake

THE CANADIAN ROCKIES—a grand outdoor wonderland of dazzling peaks, lush alpine meadows, turquoise lakes, virgin forest, towering waterfalls and epic wildlife. Start in Waterton Lakes National Park, where Alberta’s sprawling prairies meet the towering mountains, and find a UNESCO World Heritage Site, an international peace park and a biosphere reserve all rolled into one. Head to the States to St. Mary, Montana where we’ll board vintage 1930’s Red Buses for an Eastern Alpine tour of Glacier National Park—magnificent and pristine and the only place in the lower 48 where grizzlies still roam in abundance. Travel up Going-to-the-Sun Road (“a strong contender for the most spectacular road in America,—Lonely Planet) to the Continental Divide with a landscape of impressive glaciers, wildflower-strewn valleys and cascading waterfalls. Banff National Park—Canada’s first—“is one of the world’s premiere destinations, spanning a region of unparalleled majestic mountain scenery.”—National Geographic. We’ll traverse the Icefields Parkway (ancient glaciers and dramatic waterfalls), see the glowing turquoise water of ACCOMMODATIONS Peyto Lake, trek the Athabasca Glacier on a DAY 1 Flight from Boston mammoth ice explorer, witness the reflection Delta Calgary South Hotel, Calgary of the Ten Peaks in Moraine Lake and stop DAYS 2–3 Bayshore Inn, Waterton Lake at Chateau Lake Louise, surrounded by a DAY 4–6 Banff International Hotel, Banff panorama of chiseled mountains. An outdoor DAY 7 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations wonderland, indeed!

FEATURES

INCLUDES

Waterton Lakes National Park, Head-SmashedIn Buffalo Jump, Eastern Alpine Tour of Glacier National Park, Going-to-the Sun Road, Banff National Park, Fort Steele heritage community, Icefields Parkway, Peyto Lake, Athabasca Glacier, Ten Peaks, the Hoodoos rock formations.

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

RESERVE BY MARCH 20, 2017

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BADLANDS & BLACK HILLS OF SOUTH DAKOTA 7 DAYS: Friday, September 8–Thursday, September 14, 2017

$2,099

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,079 per person triple occupancy; $2,599 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. MH Ross Travel Protection is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

Crazy Horse Memorial

THE SPIRIT OF THE WEST LIVES ON in South Dakota and this week-long 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 still-inprogress 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…

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 DAYS 1–3 DAYS 4–6 DAY 7

Flight from Boston Hotel Alex Johnson, Rapid City Hampton Inn and Casino, Deadwood Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

Badlands

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• 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 • Services of professional Tour Manager

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.

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RESERVE BY MAY 1, 2017

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MACKINAC ISLAND MICHIGAN’S CROWN JEWEL

8 DAYS: Thursday, September 14–Thursday, September 21, 2017

$1,499

per person double occupancy $1,479 per person triple occupancy; $1,929 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.

Mackinac Island

SOMETIMES DRIVING IS THE ONLY WAY TO REALLY SEE OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY. 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 acclaimed Henry Ford Museum. On Mackinac we’ll enjoy 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 horse-drawn carriage tour followed by lunch at the magnificent Grand Hotel. Enjoy an overnight in Frankenmuth—a quaint Bavarian village settled in 1845—before our return journey brings us to Niagara Falls with overnight accommodations and dinner at ACCOMMODATIONS the impressive Sheraton on the Falls hotel.

DAY 1 Depart by motorcoach Instead of planes, trains and automobiles, Holiday Inn, Rochester NY on this vacation you’ll enjoy scenic DAYS 2–3 Greenfield Inn, Allen Park MI motorcoaching, ferries and buggies!

DAYS 4–5

Island House, Mackinac Island MI

DAY 6

Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth MI

DAY 7

Crowne Plaza—Fallsview Hotel, Niagara Falls ON

DAY 8

Motorcoach home or similar hotel accommodations

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.

RESERVE BY JUNE 9, 2017

After deadline, call for availability.

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

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SAN ANTONIO GETAWAY

5 DAYS: Friday, September 15–Tuesday, September 19, 2017

$1,579

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,559 per person triple occupancy; $1,999 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. MH Ross Travel Protection is $120. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

Riverwalk

AS THE SONG SAYS “The stars at night, are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas,” and that’s where we’ll be on this four-night getaway to laid-back San Antonio. Historic and cosmopolitan, San Antonio manages this combination easily with a vibrant arts scene, monuments, museums and architecture. And, we’ll be front and center from our accommodations located right on the famous San Antonio River Walk—a network of “cypress-lined paths, arched bridges and lush landscapes” providing 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; a visit to the LBJ Ranch and the “Texas White House,” 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.

Alamo

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to San Antonio, via a connecting city • Four nights’ accommodations: Drury Plaza Hotel • Seven meals: four breakfasts, three dinners • Escorted, private round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Manager

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San Jose Mission

FEATURES River Walk hotel accommodations; tour including Mission San Jose and the Alamo; El Mercado Mexican Marketplace. Excursion to Stonewall and the LBJ Ranch, “Texas White House,” Fredericksburg and Bandera; Paseo del Rio narrated boat ride.

RESERVE BY MAY 8, 2017

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MEMPHIS & NASHVILLE

6 DAYS: Saturday, September 23–Thursday, September 28, 2017 Saturday, September 30–Thursday, October 5, 2017

$1,799

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,779 per person triple occupancy; $2,249 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. MH Ross Travel Protection is $120. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

Memphis

YOU’RE GOING TO LOVE THIS EXPERIENCE! Discover the musical culture and rich historic tapestry of America’s iconic music meccas, Memphis and Nashville, and see where Blues and Rock & Roll began! In Memphis we’ll stroll along famous Beale Street—a National Historic Landmark lined with bars, restaurants, shops and live music venues. Memphis also means Elvis—her most famous son—and Graceland. We’ll enjoy a morning tour to learn about this musical heritage that ends with a visit to Elvis’ palatial estate—filled with the largest collection of gold records in the world as well as his elaborate stage costumes and jewelry—and his burial site in the Meditation Garden. During your free time this afternoon you might visit the impressive Stax Museum of American Soul Music, the Memphis Rock ’n Soul Museum (a satellite of the Smithsonian), the Gibson Guitar Factory or the National Civil Rights Museum. You’ll have a chance to get acquainted with Memphis’ other king: legendary Bar-b-que at a slew of famous BBQ joints such as Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous, Tops Bar-B-Q, Central BBQ and Neely’s Bar-BQue. Nashville, where country music was born, ACCOMMODATIONS has become the new darling of the South; it DAY 1 Flight from Boston was one of the most popular international DAYS 1–2 Sheraton Hotel, Memphis TN travel destinations of 2014 and ranked #15 DAYS 3–5 Gaylord Opryland, Nashville TN on The New York Times list of 52 Places to DAY 6 Return flight to Boston Go in 2014. We’ll hit the highlights as we visit or similar hotel accommodations famous Music Row, Historic RCA Studio B, the Parthenon and the one-of-a-kind Country INCLUDES Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Nashville’s • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights musical legacy is best preserved at the Grand from Boston to Memphis and Nashville to Ole Opry and we have reserved seats for an Boston, via a connecting city evening performance before a day visiting • Five nights’ hotel accommodations either the Ryman Auditorium or the Johnny • Eight meals: five breakfasts, three dinners Cash Museum.

• Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ RESERVE BY MAY 19, 2017

hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Manager

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TRAVEL CLUB SELECT

THE BEST OF THE WEST

CALIFORNIA, GRAND CANYON, YOSEMITE & LAS VEGAS 13 DAYS: Saturday, September 23–Thursday, October 5, 2017

$4,279

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,229 per person triple occupancy; $5,579 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $240. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Per person deposit is $300.

Golden Gate Bridge

EXPLORE A UNIQUE ARRAY OF NATURAL AND MODERN WONDERS as we journey through Arizona and California—with a dash of Las Vegas thrown in for good measure. See the desert terrain of Scottsdale and Phoenix; enjoy stunning Sedona, surrounded by rust-red cliffs and experience amazing views of the Grand Canyon from the South Rim. Head to Las Vegas for two nights and a full day at leisure. Travel to Los Angeles along the Mojave National Preserve and visit the Original Farmers Market, Beverly Hills and Santa Monica. Visit beautiful Santa Barbara, where the culture of Europe meets the spirit ACCOMMODATIONS of the West Coast, before heading up the DAY 1 Flight from Boston Big Sur coast to San Simeon and a visit to DAYS 1–2 Courtyard by Marriott, Scottsdale AZ Hearst Castle. Soak in the stunning scenery along Monterey’s famous 17 Mile Drive on DAY 3 Yavapai East Lodge, Grand Canyon AZ our way to famous Cannery Row. Journey to DAYS 4–5 Paris Hotel, Vegas NV Yosemite National Park, one of California’s DAYS 6–8 Westin, Pasadena CA most formidable natural landscapes and see DAYS 9–10 Hotel Pacific, Monterey CA El Capitan and Half Dome and millennia-old DAYS 11–12 Marriott Marquis, San Francisco CA sequoias. San Francisco is unforgettable and DAY 13 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations you’ll see the highlights on your choice of a sightseeing cruise or city tour.

INCLUDES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Phoenix and San Francisco to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston’s Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Twelve nights’ first class accommodations • Seventeen meals: eleven breakfasts, six dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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FEATURES Scottsdale and Phoenix tour. Sedona, Grand Canyon South Rim. Las Vegas. Mojave National Preserve.

Los Angeles tour, Original Farmers Market, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica. Santa Barbara. Big Sur coastline, San Simeon, Hearst Castle. Monterey, 17-Mile Drive, Carmel, Cannery Row. Yosemite, El Capitan, Half Dome. San Francisco, Bay cruise or city tour.

RESERVE BY MARCH 17, 2017

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ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA & U.S. NATIONAL PARKS MESA VERDE, GRAND CANYON, ZION, BRYCE CANYON, GRAND TETON, YELLOWSTONE 12 DAYS: Friday, October 13–Tuesday, October 24, 2017

from

$3,169

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

From $4,019 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Per person deposit is $600.

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta

AT ALBUQUERQUE’S BALLOON FIESTA—the most photographed event on the planet—500 hot air balloons take flight into the blue New Mexico sky in a mass ascension creating a stunning panorama of color. This incredible experience starts our journey through America’s most breathtaking national parks. 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 South Rim scenic walk. Zion National Park is a maze of soaring sandstone cliffs decorated in hues of creams, pinks and reds and the dramatic arches and spires 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 world ’s first national park— Yellowstone—designated in 1872, crowned with abundant wildlife and awe-inspiring views. And, if these iconic landmarks aren’t enough, we’ve included a three-night stay in the colorful resort town FEATURES of Jackson, Wyoming.

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta: morning mass ascension and evening Night Magic Glow. Visit Durango. Mesa Verde National Park tour including cliff dwellings, Monument Valley. Cameron Trading Post. Grand Canyon: South Rim scenic walk.

Vermilion Cliffs National Monument. Zion National Park, open-air tram ride. Bryce Canyon National Park tour. Jackson: Grand Teton National Park including Logan Canyon and Bear Lake, Yellowstone National Park. OPTIONALS: Grand Canyon—Helicopter Ride.

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE.

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Albuquerque and Jackson to Boston • Eleven nights’ three-star accommodations • Fourteen meals: ten breakfasts, four dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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NEW ORLEANS AND THE GULF COAST

6 DAYS: Sunday, October 15–Friday, October 20, 2017 Sunday, October 22–Friday, October 27, 2017

$1,749

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,729 per person triple occupancy; $2,249 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. MH Ross Travel Protection is $120. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

French Quarter

RESERVE YOUR SPOT ON THIS UNFORGETTABLE GETAWAY to America’s Deep South.

Spend two nights at the deluxe Beau Rivage Resort and Casino in historic Biloxi, Mississippi and enjoy great gaming, shopping, spa, pools and restaurants all in a fabulous gulf front setting. What could be more fun than a Biloxi Shrimp Cruise where we’ll learn the art of catching, cooking and eating—Mississippi Gulf Coast style—followed by lunch at a popular eatery and a visit to the Beauvoir-Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library. Arrive in New Orleans and take in the sights with our local guide as we visit the Lakefront, St. Charles Avenue, Jackson Square and famous St. Louis #3 Cemetery. Our accommodations in The Big Easy are superbly located in a private residential area of the French Quarter. At the New Orleans School of Cooking we’ll have dinner and learn how to cook Louisiana-style! Enjoy an excursion along the River Road to beautiful Oak Alley Plantation—complete with tour, free time to enjoy the grounds and an included lunch. We’ll wind up this southern adventure with the traditional jazz brunch buffet at the historic Court of Two Sisters.

INCLUDES

TRAVEL FACT

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to New Orleans via a connecting city • Five nights’ accommodations: Beau Rivage Resort & Casino, Biloxi two nights; Hotel Provincial, New Orleans three nights • Ten meals: five breakfasts, two lunches, three dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

The French Quarter or Vieux Carré is New Orleans’s oldest neighborhood and a National Historic Landmark. Explore its architecture; lush greenery and fountains; Jackson Square’s fortune tellers, artists and musicians; cafés, voodoo temples and the historic French Market!

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RESERVE BY JUNE 9, 2017

FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

THE FOOD AND WINE OF

SAN FRANCISCO & CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY 6 DAYS: Friday, November 10–Wednesday, November 15, 2017

from

$2,739

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

From $3,439 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Per person deposit is $600.

Napa Vineyard

SAN FRANCISCO IS ONE-OF-A-KIND—eccentric, eclectic and uninhibited—and we’ll discover diverse neighborhoods, farmers’ markets and world-famous icons as we enjoy a taste of local specialties in the trendy Mission District. Heading north up the coast we’ll visit Point Reyes Station and sample fresh oysters before arriving in the Sonoma Valley where we’ll savor a wine and olive oil tasting. After a free morning in Napa we’ll enjoy the drive through the Napa Valley as well as stops at three local vineyards to sip regional wines and indulge at a cheese tasting. Our last stop is bayside Berkeley, known for its vibrant cultural scene and we’ll sample local specialties with tastings at shops throughout the city before an immersive gourmet cooking class. Yummy!

ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1 DAYS 1–2 DAYS 3–4

FEATURES San Francisco tour, Golden Gate Park, Chinatown, shop at Embarcadero Ferry Farmers’ Market, taste local specialties in the Mission District.

View the Marin Headlands, Point Reyes National Seashore, sample fresh oysters. Sonoma Valley wine and olive oil tasting. Napa Valley: stop at three vineyards to sample regional wines, cheese tasting. Berkley: sample local specialties, immersive gourmet cooking class. OPTIONALS: San Francisco—Alcatraz Island.

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE.

Flight from Boston Hilton Financial District, San Francisco Hilton Garden Inn, Napa Valley

DAY 5

TBA, South Bay Region

DAY 6

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to San Francisco • Five nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Seven meals: four breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

AMSTERDAM GETAWAY AND KEUKENHOF GARDENS

7 DAYS: Saturday, April 8–Friday, April 14, 2017

$2,669

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Call for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $400.

INCLUDES

ONE OF THE MOST COLORFUL CITIES in the world, Amsterdam packs picturesque canals, a multitude of museums and Europe’s largest historic center into an intimate and charming package. We’ve included a guided half-day city tour and a visit to Keukehof Gardens—the most beautiful spring garden in the world with more than seven million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths dazzling with color and fragrance. Make time to visit the floating flower market and Nine Streets shopping area; enjoy craft beer and street food, use the convenient tram system and enjoy the fact that nearly everyone you meet will speak nearly-perfect English.

EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Amsterdam • Five nights’ four-star accommodations: INK Hotel Amsterdam • Breakfast daily • Half-day city tour with Keukenhof Gardens • Hosted, round-trip airport/hotel transfers

RESERVE BY DECEMBER 29, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

BARCELONA GETAWAY AN INDEPENDENT ADVENTURE

7 DAYS: Tuesday, May 9–Monday, May 15, 2016

$2,559

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Call for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $400.

INCLUDES

CHIC, COSMOPOLITAN, HISTORIC, STUNNING—the iconic city of Barcelona “is the epitome of European cool,” claims TripAdvisor. This vibrant coastal city has exciting nightlife, outstanding restaurants, gorgeous Art Deco architecture and Europe’s best-preserved Gothic quarter. Not to mention Barcelona’s signature attraction—Antonio Gaudi’s magnificent La Sagrada Familia Basilica. Sample incredible tapas in the city of their origin and ramble through Las Ramblas, a series of five lovely, lively streets packed with buskers, street vendors and colorful markets. Barcelona will recharge your senses—¡olé!

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Barcelona, via a connecting city • Five nights’ four-star accommodations: H10 Casanova Hotel • Breakfast daily • Half-day guided Barcelona highlights tour • Hosted, round-trip airport/hotel transfers

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Parc Guell

RESERVE BY JANUARY 30, 2017

After deadline, call for availability.

FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. *Prices are per person double occupancy. April: single reservations $2579.

Vatican Museum

THE ANCIENTS WERE RIGHT! Rome is the Eternal City and its 3,000-year heritage is evident on every street of this historic and cultural gem where modern life blends with the antiquities of a lost time. Join is in Rome for Easter Sunday. We’ve chosen accommodations at the centrally located Hotel Milani, with easy access to public transportation. We’ve included “jump-the-line” tickets for the Vatican Museum. Our independent programs are designed for you to experience Rome on your own, but we have a few suggestions. Don’t miss the Borghese Museum—the art, the gardens and the building are extravagantly beautiful. Head to the Campo dei Fiori outdoor market, buy your wine, bread, cheese and enjoy a picnic at Piazza Navona as you people watch. You’ll discover the treasures of this immense openSaint Peter’s Square air museum go hand-in-hand with Rome’s more modern pleasures—legendary cuisine, cutting-edge fashion and shopping!

INCLUDES

EASTER IN ROME Banks, shops and some restaurants will be closed on Easter Sunday AND Easter Monday. Main tourist sites such as the Coliseum, Roman Forum, Galleria Borghese and other archeological sites and museums keep normal hours. The Pope leads Easter Mass inside Saint Peter’s Basilica. Those who plan to be in Rome for Easter are advised to contact the Chancery offices of their local diocese as far in advance as possible to arrange for tickets.

RESERVE BY: April Trip: DECEMBER 31, 2016 October Trip: JUNE 15, 2017

• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Rome • Five nights’ superior three-star accommodations: Hotel Milani • American buffet breakfast daily • Welcome beverage on arrival • Welcome dinner with wine at local restaurant • Half-day guided panoramic motorcoach tour • Half-day tour of Vatican museum, St. Peter’s Basilica and Sistine Chapel • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers

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SINGLE-FRIENDLY PRICING

October: Single supplement is $235.

We have a limited number of single supplements available at just $100.

Call to reserve. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

ROMAN HOLIDAY

Rome at Easter: Friday, April 14–Thursday, April 20, 2017: $2,299* 7 DAYS: Sunday, October 29–Saturday, November 4, 2017: $1,999*

THE AMALFI COAST CAPRI, POSITANO, POMPEII AND RAVELLO

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. *Prices are per person double occupancy. Call for single and triple rates and reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

THIS IS THE TRIP OUR MEMBERS CALL THE BEST VALUE in travel today! 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, sun-washed, 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. Home-base 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!

TRAVELER REVIEW

Amalfi Coastline

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“We thank you for giving us a wonderful experience on the Amalfi Coast and Rome. We met new friends, enjoyed amazing scenery, sights and history. Great value for our money. We will continue to view your website to help in planning our next getaway! Oh... and the food and wine were wonderful.”

—Susan C., October 2015

FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

9 DAYS:

Friday, April 14–Saturday, April 22, 2017: $2,979* Saturday, April 29–Sunday, May 7, 2017: $2,699* Saturday, May 13–Sunday, May 21, 2017: $2,699* Saturday, September 23–Sunday, October 1, 2017: $2,699* Saturday, October 7–Sunday, October 15,2017: $2,699*

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Naples, via Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel Pietra di Luna, Maiori • Fourteen meals, seven buffet breakfasts, four lunches, four dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local guide during excursions

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.

RESERVE BY: April & May Trips: DECEMBER 31, 2016 September & October Trips: MAY 31, 2017

Ravello

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THE COLORS OF TUSCANY FLORENCE, LUCCA, CINQUE TERRE, CORTONA & ASSISI 10 DAYS: Friday, April 21–Sunday, April 30, 2017

$3,399

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Single supplement is $225. We have a limited number of single supplements available at just $100.

Call to reserve. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

A DREAMY LANDSCAPE of gently rolling hills covered with olive groves, cypress tree-lined country roads, endless vineyards, medieval hilltop villages, unmatched art and architecture, good food and great wine—Tuscany is a traveler’s paradise. This new vacation starts with four nights in Montecatini Terme and highlights the jewels of northern Tuscany with visits to Florence—“the heart and soul of the Renaissance,” elegant Lucca with its cobbled streets and handsome piazzas and the Cinque Terre—some of the most dramatic coastal scenery on the planet. Travel through Chianti country and visit an ancient winery estate for a wine tasting and lunch on our way to the spa resort town of Chianciano Terme. Fall in love with historic Montepulciano— whose hill-top perch makes an enduring image of Tuscany—tiny Pienza, delightfully crowded with Renaissance architecture; beautiful and ACCOMMODATIONS fascinating Cortona; Arezzo, recently voted DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston one of the best places to live in Italy (by DAYS 2–5 Grand Hotel Plaza, Italians); and Assisi (in Umbria), the UNESCO Montecatini Terme World Heritage Site dedicated to St. Francis.

DAYS 6–9 Grand Hotel Capitol, Amazing art, appealing villages, ancient Chianciano Terme culture and traditions, there is no place on DAY 10 Return flight to Boston earth like Tuscany. or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Florence, via Rome and Rome to Boston • Eight nights’ four-star accommodations • Sixteen meals: eight breakfasts, three lunches while touring, five dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

Excursion to Florence with half-day guided walking tour. Excursion to Lucca with walking tour and lunch. Excursion to Cinque Terre with lunch. Visit Castello di Verrazzano winery estate for tour, tasting and lunch. Excursion to Montepulciano and Pienza; agriturismo dinner. Excursion to Assisi.

Excursion to Arezzo and Cortona.

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RESERVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

VISIT SICILY IN THE SPRING

9 DAYS: Saturday, April 22–Sunday, April 30, 2017

$3,199

per person double occupancy

Single supplement is $255. We have a limited number of single supplements available at just $100. Call to reserve.

Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

Taormina Hillside

AN ANCIENT TOWN PERCHED HIGH ABOVE BLUE SEAS and decorated with blazing-red bougainvillea framing white-washed buildings, Taormina is Sicily’s jewel and ranked #4 of “best spring destinations” by Condé Nast Traveller. We’ll spend seven nights at the Continental Hotel, located in the heart of Old Town just steps from Corso Umberto—the main pedestrian street—and get acquainted on a half-day walking tour. A highlight of our week will be a handson cooking class with Chef Massimo Tomarchio that begins with a guided visit to the local market! Enjoy an excursion to Catania, a port city nestled in the foothills of grumbling, old Mount Etna, for a visit to its bustling street market, followed by a winery visit and lunch at an estate on the slopes of the volcano!... and Siracusa, to visit the spectacular archaeological site and beautiful Ortigia Island. We’ll visit Messina—sprawling up the Taormina Amphitheatre hillside above its sickle-shaped harbor—and Savoca, a 12th-century mountain village INCLUDES where scenes from The Godfather were • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia filmed. Our relaxing week winds down with a Airlines flights from Boston to Catania, free day to explore on our own.

FEATURES Taormina half-day guided walking tour. Market visit and hands-on cooking class. Excursion to Catania and visit to Barone di Villagrande winery estate for tasting and lunch. Excursion to Siracusa archaeological park and Ortigia Island. Excursion to Messina and Savoca.

RESERVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2016 After deadline, call for availability.

via Rome • Seven nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel Continental, Taormina • Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, four dinners with wine • One hands-on cooking lesson • Wine tasting and lunch • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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SINGLE-FRIENDLY PRICING

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

EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

A WEEK IN TAORMINA

TRAVEL CLUB SELECT

DISCOVER CUBA

9 DAYS: Thusday, April 27–Friday, May 5, 2017

$5,649

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $6,449 for single reservations. Triple accommodations for this tour are unavailable. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $280. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport and visa required. Per person deposit is $300.

JOIN US AS WE CROSS A CULTURAL DIVIDE, exploring the art, history and culture of the Cuban people. Develop an understanding of who they are when meeting with local shop keepers, musicians, choral singers, dancers, factory workers and more. Spend time at a retirement community, the “grandparents party,” and listen to them sing, dance and play music. Ride a steam train through the sugar cane fields to the charming city of Remedios.

Take in the colonial feel of Cienfuegos, “La Perla del Sur” or Pearl of the South. Visit historic cathedrals and colonial homes on city tours with your local guide. Spend 4 nights in one of the world’s most culturally rich cities, Havana.

Stay at the iconic Hotel Nacional and explore ACCOMMODATIONS much of the city’s architecture in Old Havana.

DAY 1 Flight from Boston Learn the rhythm of Cuba through Salsa Marriott Miami Airport, Miami dancing. Meet a Cuban family in their very DAYS 2–4 Iberostar Ensenachos, Caibarien, own paladar, a privately-owned restaurant.

Villa Clara DAYS 5–8 DAY 9

Hotel Nacional de Cuba, Havana Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Miami, Miami to Santa Clara, Havana to Boston • Internal flights • Cuba Visa • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston’s Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Eight nights’ first-class accommodations • Seventeen meals: eight breakfasts, three lunches, six dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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FEATURES Cayo Santa Maria resort, Che Guevara Museum, dinner with live traditional music. Excursion to Santa Clara including local art school, a vibrant retirement community, local handicraft market. Visit the sugar museum, walking tour of Remedios, visit Caibarien road of artists. Visit Cienfuegos Province Botanical Gardens, the historic Plaza Mayor, choral performance at Tomas Terry Theatre. Havana: Literacy Museum, traditional Old Havana lunch, performing arts school, Ernest Hemingway’s Cuba home, learn about the Santeria religion, local antique cars, learn about Salsa dancing. Visit the Cuban Fine Arts Museum and Casa Fuster. Enjoy a drive in an antique American car.

RESERVE BY OCTOBER 21, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

$3,199

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.

St. Julian’s Promenade, Malta

THIS EXCLUSIVE VACATION combines two astonishing destinations brimming with thousands of years of history, extraordinary art and architecture, sumptuous cuisine and stunning scenery. Rome is an immense open-air museum with a treasure to be found on every corner. We’ll introduce you to this eternal city with a tour that includes a visit to St. Peter’s Square and Basilica and the Vatican Museum. Even if you’ve been to Rome before (or a dozen times!), you haven’t discovered all its secrets! A short flight brings us to Valletta, the 16th-century fortified capital of Malta, with its Renaissance cathedrals and baroque palaces, exciting café culture, eclectic shops and historic cobbled streets packed with 320 monuments. Malta’s culture is a mix of Italian, French, North African and ACCOMMODATIONS Greek—all with a hint of English—in this DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston former British colony where English is the DAYS 2–3 Hotel Milani, Rome official second language. We’ve arranged DAYS 4–8 Hotel Valentina, St. Julian’s, Malta a tour highlighting the Barrakka Gardens DAY 9 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations and the Grand Master’s Palace in Valletta and two full-day excursions that include the Citadel, two “Game of Thrones” INCLUDES filming locations, the Blue Grotto and the • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Tarxien temples.

Airlines flights from Boston to Rome, Rome

FEATURES Half-day guided panoramic coach tour of Rome. Halfday guided tour of Valletta; full-day guided excursion to Gozo, Victoria, Mdina and the Citadel; full-day guided excursion to Blue Grotto, Marsaxlokk, Tarxien temples and Ghar Dalam cave with lunch.

RESERVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2016 After deadline, call for availability.

to Malta and Malta to Boston, via Rome • Seven nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Breakfast daily • Welcome dinner with wine in Malta • Maltese folklore show with dinner and wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local guide during excursions

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EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

ROME & MALTA

9 DAYS: Saturday, May 6–Sunday, May 14, 2017

EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE SINGLE-FRIENDLY PRICING

VERSILIA: THE TUSCAN RIVIERA FLORENCE, LUCCA, PISA, CARRARA, ELBA

9 DAYS: Saturday, May 6–Sunday, May 14, 2017

$3,329

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Single supplement is $245. We have a limited number of single supplements available at just $100. Call to reserve. $3,569 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.

Pisa

VERSILIA, ON TUSCANY’S NORTHERN COAST, is a stretch of lovely beach resorts and charming villages. Our home base is Viareggio, known for its lively seaside promenade, Liberty-style architecture, shops, cafés and restaurants—perfect for the traditional evening passeggiata. We’ve included an excursion to Carrara, with a visit to a private marble quarry, before heading to historic Pietrasanta—a refined art town of tiny galleries and artisan workshops—for a visit and lunch. Next is a full day in breathtaking Florence with a guided walking tour followed by free time to explore on our own. Visit Pisa’s famous Campo dei Miracoli (Field of Miracles) with its graceful Duomo, cupcake-like Baptistry, and the (in)famous leaning bell tower; and elegant Lucca with its handsome piazzas and shady promenades. “Intense beauty, great cuisine and amazing aromas….” That’s how NYTimes.com describes the wildly charming Cinque Terre where we’ll have lunch and a wine-tasting on this full-day visit. Enjoy an excursion to the Island of Elba; ancient villages, Roman archaeological sites, and the Villa dei Mulini—now a museum, once the residence of Napoleon in exile. Capping off this holiday is an excursion to off-the-beaten track Pistoia— with its old walls, striped churches, frescoes, medieval watchtowers and arcaded piazzas— everything we’re looking for in an old Tuscan city.

INCLUDES

FEATURES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Pisa, via Rome • Seven nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel Katy, Viareggio • Fourteen meals: seven breakfasts, three lunches while touring, four dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

Excursion to Carrara and Pietrasanta with visit to marble quarry and lunch. Excursion to Florence with guided half-day walking tour. Excursion to Pisa with lunch at Il Poggio. Excursion to Cinque Terre with lunch. Excursion to Elba Island. Excursion to Pistoia.

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RESERVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

JEWELS ON ITALY’S ADRIATIC COAST

9 DAYS: Saturday, May 13–Sunday, May 21, 2017

$3,499

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Call for single and triple rates and reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Venice

THIS HOLIDAY IN NORTHERN ITALY IS A DREAM! It starts in Emilia Romagna, the gastronomic heart of Italy, and ends in astonishing Venice with its 150 canals, 400 bridges and countless piazzas. Our home base for the first four nights is the classic seaside resort of Rimini—a popular holiday retreat for Italians! Our adventure begins with a visit to elegant Bologna, a sophisticated university city with well-preserved medieval architecture, 24 miles of covered walkways and where food is taken very seriously! Next up: The picture book Republic of San Marino, the world’s smallest sovereign state—24 square miles of mountain scenery—completely surrounded

by Italy. An excursion to Ravenna highlights its famous and stunning 5th–6th century Byzantine mosaics. Next is Ferrara, whose historic center is much as it was 300 years ago. There are those who argue that Ferrara is the perfect Italian city, just as fabulous as Florence. And now the star attraction: extraordinary Venice. “With its magnificent 16th and 17th-century palaces ACCOMMODATIONS and piazzas, it is no surprise that Venice is DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston considered one of the most beautiful cities in DAYS 2–5 Hotel Villa Adriatica, Rimini the world.” Condé Nast Traveler. We’ll enjoy DAYS 6–8 Hotel Violino d’Oro, Venice DAY 9 Return flight to Boston a walking tour of the Piazza San Marco and or similar hotel accommodations end our holiday with a river cruise on the Il Burchiello, cruising among the Venetian villas of the Riviera del Brenta.

INCLUDES

FEATURES Excursion to San Marino. Excursion to Bologna with guided walking tour. Excursion to Ravenna with guided walking tour. Visit to Ferrara. Venice half-day guided walking tour. Half-day river cruise from Venice to Oriago.

RESERVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2016 After deadline, call for availability.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Bologna and Venice to Boston, via Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations • Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, four dinners with wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

VENICE, SAN MARINO & RIMINI

THE AZORES

THE ISLAND OF SAO MIGUEL 8 DAYS: Sunday, May 28–Sunday, June 4, 2017 Sunday, September 24–Sunday, October 1, 2017 Sunday, October 1–Sunday, October 8, 2017

$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. MH Ross Travel Protection is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $400.

Sete Cidades

BREATHTAKING VOLCANIC CRATERS, lush gardens, hot springs and stunning coastal views—the Azores are exquisite. A non-stop flight from Boston brings us to beautiful Sao Miguel—the Green Island—in just four-and-a-half hours. From our downtown accommodations in colorful Ponta Delgada, we’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. We’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 Park. Add in quaint villages, tropical waterfalls, ocean views and a full day to explore on our own and we’ll understand why National Geographic FEATURES rates the Azores as one of the top ten vacation spots in the world!

Ponta Delgada tour, excursion to Sete Cidades twin

INCLUDES • Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Azores 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

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lakes, pineapple plantation, ceramic factory, passion fruit 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: May Trip: DECEMBER 22, 2016 September Trip: APRIL 17, 2017 October Trip: APRIL 24, 2017

FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

LANDSCAPES OF SCOTLAND & IRELAND 15 DAYS: Sunday, June 11–Sunday, June 25, 2017

from

$4,319

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

From $4,859 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $450.

HUNDREDS OF YEARS OF HISTORY come alive as we visit appealing cities, enjoy warm Celtic culture and travel the magical countryside of Scotland and Ireland. Historic—the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle—and cool—excellent restaurants and contemporary galleries; Edinburgh is a cultural tapestry. In Glasgow, world famous art collections, the best shopping in the UK outside London and exciting nightlife, we’ll see the highlights and visit the amazing Kelvingrove Art Gallery. Ferry across the Irish Sea to Belfast, the heart of Northern Ireland, with a vibrant nightlife, excellent restaurants and the Titanic Visitor Centre. Visit Galway—the ‘most Irish’ of Irish cities— where cobblestoned streets and medieval town walls compliment the port city’s contemporary vibe. Traverse the beautiful landscapes of the Burren to County Kerry and Ireland’s most iconic scenery. See the majestic Cliffs of Moher and rugged terrain of the Dingle Peninsula FEATURES before arriving in Dublin—home to Oscar Edinburgh: tour including the Royal Mile and Wilde, Guinness and U2! With pubs famous Edinburgh Castle. Stirling Castle. Glasgow tour. for traditional entertainment, 1,000 plus years Ferry from Cairnryan to Belfast. Belfast tour including the Titanic Museum. Galway: Kilbeggan of his­tory, and trendy galleries, Dublin is a whisky distillery, Galway tour, village of Claddagh. cosmopolitan capital whose culture has been County Kerry: the Burren, Cliffs of Moher, Bunratty brilliantly preserved.

Castle, Dingle Peninsula, Slea Head road, Killarney National Park. Blarney Castle and Waterford crystal factory. Dublin tour including Trinity College, St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Temple Bar district.

OPTIONALS: Edinburgh—Abbottsford House & Melrose Abbey, Blair Castle & Whisky Distillery.

Belfast—Giant’s Causeway. Galway—Kylemore Abbey & Connemarra National Park, Castle Banquet Dinner. Dublin—Powerscourt & Glendalough.

LONDON 3n pre-tour extension $749 pp/do.

OPTIONALS: Windsor Castle, Stonehenge & Oxford.

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE.

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Edinburgh and Dublin to Boston • Thirteen nights’ three-star accommodations: Edinburgh 3n, Glasgow 1n, Belfast 2n, Galway 2n, Country Kerry 2n, Waterford 1n, Dublin 2n • Seventeen meals: twelve breakfasts, five dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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ICELAND: LAND OF FIRE & ICE 9 DAYS: Sunday, June 11–Monday, June 19, 2017

$4,349

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,299 per person triple occupancy; $5,149 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $280. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

EXPLORE ICELAND, the “land of fire and ice”—a dramatic volcanic landscape of steaming lava fields, geysers, hot springs, thundering waterfalls, glacier-sculpted mountains, black-sand beaches.

Begin in Reykjavik—a city of bold contrasts: cosmopolitan and small-town; young-at-heart and full of history—with a walking tour. Travel the Golden Circle to experience renowned natural wonders: Thingvellir National Park, where the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates meet, the double cascade of spectacular Gullfoss Waterfall and the thermal area of Geysir and Strokkur.

Head to “otherworldly” Snæfellsnes Peninsula and its remarkable Snæfellsjökull glacier where you’ll choose a guided Vatnshellir Cave tour or a lava field walk before a nature cruise on Breidafjördur Bay and overnight in a local fishing village. Spend three nights in Vik—Iceland’s most southerly village—surrounded by beaches, cliffs and mountains. See impressive Skógafoss (one of the largest waterfalls in Iceland), a black sand beach, an iceberg-dotted glacial lagoon and Vatnajökull, Europe’s largest glacier. Our holiday winds ACCOMMODATIONS down with a day at the marvelous Blue Lagoon where we’ll pamper ourselves in the warm, DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston mineral-rich, geothermal waters or a whale DAYS 2–3 Centerhotel Plaza, Reykjavik DAY 4 Hotel Stykkisholmur, Grundarfjordur watching adventure.

DAY 5–7

Hotel Katla Hofdabrekka, Vik

DAY 8

Centerhotel Plaza, Reykjavik

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Reykjavik • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston’s Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Seven nights’ first-class accommodations • Thirteen meals: seven breakfasts, six dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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FEATURES Reykjavik: old town walking tour, Icelandic dinner.

Golden Circle, Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, Geysir thermal area. Snæfellsnes Peninsula: cave tour or lava field walk, Kirkjufell mountain, Breidafjördur Bay cruise. Seljalandsfoss waterfall. Vik: Eyjafjallajökull Volcano Visitor Center, Skogar Museum, Skógafoss waterfall, Reynisfjara black sand beach. Jökulsarlón Glacial Lagoon cruise, Vatnajökull glacier. Blue Lagoon excursion or Whale Watch adventure.

SAVE $350 WHEN YOU RESERVE BY DECEMBER 5, 2016

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SPAIN’S COAST & ISLANDS WALKING TOUR 10 DAYS: Friday, June 23–Sunday, July 2, 2017

from

$3,589

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

From $3,859 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $450.

Mallorca

FROM COSMOPOLITAN BARCELONA, awash in magnificent architecture, to the natural beauty of the Balearic Islands of Menorca and Mallorca, this new walking tour explores the landscapes and culture of Spain’s Mediterranean coast. Step into the imaginative world of Antonio Gaudi with a visit to La Sagrada Familia—the masterwork-in-progress—on a Barcelona city tour. Enjoy an excursion to the stunning Costa Brava—“rugged coast”—stretching north to the French border. In laidback Menorca—a Mediterranean paradise—we’ll walk along the coastal landscape following the Camí de Cavalls, visit the white sands of Punta Prima beach and stroll ACCOMMODATIONS the port city of Ciutadella before a full-day DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston excursion exploring S’Albufera Natural DAYS 2–4 Catalonia Barcelona Plaza, Barcelona Park. Mallorca is a “classic Mediterranean DAYS 5–6 Set Hotels Port Ciutadela, Menorca postcard…with a big sunny personality”— DAYS 7–8 Hotel Catalonia Majorica, Mallorca DAY 9 Catalonia Gran Via, Madrid Lonely Planet. Enjoy a walking tour of Palma DAY 10 Return flight to Boston before exploring the village of Fornalutx, or similar hotel accommodations Caves of the Dragon caverns and a massive underground lake.

FEATURES Barcelona tour including La Sagrada Familia.

Walking tour of Costa Brava including Begur and Pals. Menorca: walking tour of Punta Prima, walking tour of S’Albuera National Park. Mallorca: walking tour of Palma, walking tour of Fornalutx. Excursion to Caves of the Dragon & Lake Martel. OPTIONALS: Barcelona—Park Güell & La Pedrera, Flamenco Dinner Show. MADRID 2n post-tour extension $379 pp/do. OPTIONALS: Toledo excursion.

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE.

INCLUDES

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Barcelona and Madrid to Boston • Internal flights: Barcelona to Menorca, Mallorca to Madrid • Ferry transfer from Menorca to Mallorca • Eight nights’ four-star accommodations • Ten meals: seven breakfasts, three dinners with wine or beer • Five escorted walks • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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DISCOVER SCOTLAND

FEATURING THE ROYAL EDINBURGH MILITARY TATTOO 10 DAYS: Sunday, August 6–Tuesday, August 15, 2017

$4,799

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,749 per person triple occupancy; $5,349 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 $280.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

Urquhart Castle

BRAVEHEART, THE LOCH NESS MONSTER, SIR WALTER SCOTT’S ROB ROY, bagpipes and kilts, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Outlander, moors and glens, clans and “lairds,” golf and whisky—all were birthed in a land of unimaginable beauty. Start in Scotland’s Victorian capital, Glasgow and journey into the Highlands amid the breathtaking scenery of Glencoe and Rannoch Moor. Drive the stunning “Road to the Isles” to legendary Isle of Skye; see the dramatic Cuillin Hills. Adventure awaits as we ferry to the Orkney Islands—a once-upon-atime Viking stronghold where we’ll see the ruins of a Neolithic village (Skara Brae) and the Ring of Brodgar, a stone circle thought to be older than Stonehenge. Back on the mainland we’ll visit heart-wrenching Culloden ACCOMMODATIONS Battlefield and the birthplace of golf at St. DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston Andrews. In medieval and cosmopolitan DAY 2 Hilton Glasgow, Glasgow Edinburgh, we’ll enjoy the world-famous DAYS 3–4 Ballachulish Hotel, Ballachulish Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

DAY 5–6

Royal Hotel Thurso, Thurso

DAY 7

Grant Arms Hotel, Grantown-on-Spey

DAYS 8–9

Radisson Blu Edinburgh, Edinburgh

DAY 10

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Glasgow and Edinburgh to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston’s Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Eight nights’ first-class accommodations • Fourteen meals: eight breakfasts, six dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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FEATURES Glasgow: National Piping Centre. Loch Lomond cruise, visit working farm, Glencoe and Rannoch Moor, Loch Linnhe. “Road to the Isles” and Skye Bridge. Isle of Skye: Cuillin Hills, Armadale Castle & Gardens. Glenfinnan, Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Great Glen. Orkney Islands: Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar, Viking Kirkwall. Culloden Battlefield, Dunrobin Castle. Whisky distillery, Pitlochry, St. Andrews. Edinburgh: Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo, tour, Edinburgh Castle, cooking experience.

SAVE $100 WHEN YOU RESERVE BY FEBRUARY 1, 2017

FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

$3,999

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Single supplement is $300.

Triple accommodations may be available upon request.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required Per person deposit is $300.

Mt. Etna, Taormina

THIS EXCLUSIVE CLUB VACATION explores Sicily’s legendary and colorful seaside resorts!

Start in Castellammare del Golfo, a picturesque seaside town with a handsome curved harbor; visit Erice, a mesmerizing walled medieval town and indulge in a wine-tasting tour at Donnafugata Cellars in Marsala. Enjoy a stop in Cefalù, historic and bustling with color and dramatically set on a craggy coast. On the island of Lipari we’ll stay in Lipari Town—a busy little port with a pretty, pastel colored seafront, enjoy a get-acquainted tour and lunch at a local seafood restaurant. We’ve included two full-day excursions: Vulcano Island and the islands of Panarea and Stromboli to see the sun set on the volcano! We’ll end our vacation in Taormina, a breathtaking paradise where history meets “la dolce vita” with quaint streets packed ACCOMMODATIONS with color and charm, boutiques and cafés.

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston Enjoy a guided walking tour and an excursion DAYS 2–4 Hotel Al Madarig, to Mt. Etna followed by a winery visit and Castellammare del Golfo lunch at Villagrande Estate on the slopes of DAYS 5–8 Hotel Arciduca, Lipari DAYS 9–10 Hotel Continental, Taormina the volcano!

DAY 11

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES Full-day excursion to Palermo and Monreale. Visit Erice; excursion to Donnafugata Wine Estate in Marsala with visit of historic family cellars and wine tasting with local specialties; visit Fontanasalsa for olive oil tasting. Visit Cefalù. Half-day guided tour of Lipari island and lunch with wine. Afternoon and evening boat excursion to Panarea and Stromboli.

Full-day boat excursion to Vulcano. Guided walking tour of Taormina. Excursion to Mt. Etna followed by winery estate visit and lunch.

RESERVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2016 After deadline, call for availability.

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Palermo and Catania to Boston, via Rome • Nine nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Seventeen meals: nine breakfasts, two lunches while touring, six dinners with wine • Round-trip hydrofoil ferry from Milazzo to Lipari • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

SICILY’S RESORTS

11 DAYS: Friday, September 1–Monday, September 11, 2017

EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

LONDON

THEATER AND SIGHTSEEING 8 DAYS: Tuesday, September 5–Tuesday, September 12, 2017

$2,999

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Call for single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $400.

London Theatre

LONDON: FOUR WORLD HERITAGE SITES—The Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Maritime Greenwich, and Kew Royal Botanic Gardens—more than two hundred freeadmission attractions, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Big Ben, the Royals (both old and new), street markets, an endless choice of pubs, glorious green parks, the best theater scene on the planet, black cabs and red double-decker buses, shopping at Harrods, Selfridges and Oxford Street. We’ve included a full-day guided excursion including a Thames cruise, a tour of Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and a backstage tour of the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and tickets to two top performances. (List of shows will be available in spring 2017.)

INCLUDES • Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled flights from Boston to London • Six nights’ four-star accommodations: Thistle Euston • Full-day guided tour including Thames Cruise, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and Royal Theatre, Drury Lane • Tickets to two top theater performances (transfers not included) • English breakfast daily • Welcome dinner at Salieri (or similar) in Covent Garden with round-trip transfers • Farewell dinner at OXO Tower Restaurant with round-trip transfers • Hosted, round-trip airport/hotel transfers

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Westminster Abbey

RESERVE BY MAY 28, 2017

FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

LEGENDARY IRELAND

9 DAYS: Wednesday, September 6–Thursday, September 14, 2017

$2,799

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,799 per person triple occupancy; $3,199 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. MH Ross Travel Protection is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $400.

Cliffs of Moher

“THE PIPES, THE PIPES ARE CALLING, from glen to glen, and down the mountain side….”

Next September you can answer on this week-long jaunt that offers a bit of history, loads of hospitality and a countryside full of charm and beauty. We’ll delve right in when upon arrival, we head directly to the amazing 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher and later arrive at our accommodations in Galway. In Connemara, we’ll visit the gothic revival lakeside castle of Kylemore Abbey with its Victorian Gardens and have leisure time to explore Galway.

Enjoy a visit to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and a drive through the lovely village of Adare before arriving in Killarney where we’ll have a two-night stay. An amazing excursion is in store as we wind along the Ring of Kerry, see the Gap of Dunloe and enjoy a visit to Muckross House. Journey to world-famous Blarney Castle and earn the gift of gab by ACCOMMODATIONS kissing the Blarney Stone, before a walking DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston tour of Kinsale. Visit Cork’s English Market, DAYS 2–3 Menlo Park Hotel, Galway tour Old Jameson Distillery and see the DAYS 4–5 Randles Hotel, Killarney famous Rock of Cashel. Our last stop will DAY 6 Imperial Hotel, Cork be Dublin where we’ll spend two nights DAYS 7–8 Cassidy’s Hotel, Dublin and see Trinity College and St. Patrick’s DAY 9 Return flight to Boston Cathedral on a guided tour with free time or similar hotel accommodations to explore on our own.

FEATURES

INCLUDES

Cliffs of Moher, Connemara region, Kylemore Abbey, Bunratty Castle and Folk Park, Ring of Kerry, Gap of Dunloe, Muckross House, Blarney Castle and Blarney Stone, Blarney Woolen Mills, Kinsale, Old Jameson Distillery in Midleton, Rock of Cashel, Dublin Tour including Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Dublin or Shannon • Seven nights’ accommodations • Thirteen meals: seven breakfasts, six dinners, including dinner and entertainment at Merry Ploughboy’s Pub • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

RESERVE BY MARCH 31, 2017

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VENICE & ROME

9 DAYS: Saturday, September 9–Sunday, September 17, 2017

$2,999

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Single supplement is $395.

Triple accommodations may be available upon request.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Venice

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. 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!

“A heady mix of haunting sights, aweACCOMMODATIONS inspiring art and vibrant street life”—Lonely DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston Planet, Rome is beautiful and inspiring.

DAYS 2–4 Hotel Violino d’Oro, Venice From its magnificent cityscape of ancient DAYS 5–8 Hotel Medici, Rome icons like the Colosseum and Pantheon, DAY 9 Return flight to Boston to mosaics and frescoes adorning art-rich or similar hotel accommodations churches, and monumental St. Peter’s Basilica, Rome is awash with priceless INCLUDES treasures. Be sure to spend some time • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia lounging at a streetside café on a pretty Airlines flights from Boston to Venice, via piazza and head to a neighborhood trattoria Rome and Rome to Boston for a real slice of Roman life.

• Seven nights’ three-star accommodations • Breakfast daily • Welcome dinner with wine in Venice • Farewell dinner with wine in Rome • Venice half-day guided walking tour including admission to Palazzo Ducale • Rome full-day tour including panoramic coach tour and admission to Vatican • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local guide during excursions

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Trevi Fountain, Rome

RESERVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

DENMARK, SWEDEN & NORWAY

14 DAYS: Thursday, September 14–Wednesday, September 27, 2017

$5,499

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $5,449 per person triple occupancy; $6,549 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 $280. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $600. If you purchase the waiver, the deposit is $250.

Norway Fjord

THREE COUNTRIES, THREE CULTURES AND ENDLESS SCENERY—there’s no place like Scandinavia! Begin in elegant Copenhagen, with gorgeous architecture, charming canals and trendy cafés. Stockholm’s reputation as one of the most beautiful and sophisticated European cities is richly deserved: a fairytale-like old town, inventive design and cuisine.

Travel through Sweden’s picturesque countryside aboard an innovative high-speed train to Oslo—cosmopolitan yet with a small fishing town atmosphere. Discover the ACCOMMODATIONS breathtaking beauty of Norway’s fjord DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston country and seascape of steep cliffs and DAYS 2–3 Tivoli Hotel, Copenhagen waterfalls. Here we’ll enjoy an exhilarating DAY 4 PM & Vanner Hotel, Vaxjo cruise on Geirangerfjord. Our Scandinavian DAYS 5–6 Scandic Grand Central, Stockholm experience ends in Bergen, as we explore DAYS 7–8 Hotel Bristol Oslo, Oslo the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Bryggen DAY 9 Fretheim Hotel, Flam DAYS 10–11 Union Hotel, Geiranger district—the colorful old wharf area.

DAYS 12–13

FEATURES Copenhagen: city tour including Amalienborg Palace and Little Mermaid Statue. Swedish glassblowing factory. Stockholm: Vasa Ship Museum, choice of guided walking tour or panoramic coach tour. High speed train to Oslo. Oslo: city tour including Viking Ship Museum. Norway’s fjord region. Flam Railway.

Sognefjord to Briksdal Glacier. Geiranger UNESCO World Heritage Site and fjord cruise. Bergen: walking tour. OPTIONALS: Copenhagen—Frederiksborg Castle and lunch. Stockholm—Stockholm’s Archipelago. Bergen—Tastes of Bergen sampling tour.

SAVE $100 WHEN YOU RESERVE BY MARCH 8, 2017

DAY 14

First Hotel Marin, Bergen Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Copenhagen and Bergen to Boston • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston’s Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Twelve nights’ first-class accommodations • Nineteen meals: twelve breakfasts, seven dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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SPECTACULAR SCANDINAVIA

EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

LAKES & VILLAGES OF NORTHERN ITALY PLUS: ALPINE SWITZERLAND

9 DAYS: Saturday, September 16–Sunday, September 24, 2017

$2,999

SINGLE-FRIENDLY PRICING

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

SIngle supplement is $315. We have a limited number of single suppplements available at just $250. Call to reserve. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

Lake Maggiore

NORTHERN ITALY is a gorgeous landscape of deep blue lakes, smart resort towns, ancient villages, fortified castles and lush gardens. Lake Maggiore’s charm and sophistication are the perfect setting for Baveno, a small lake-side resort flanked by cypress trees, dotted with villas and lake-side promenades brimming with café’s and bars overlooking the Borromean Islands.

From our accommodations directly on the lake-front in a converted 18th-century villa, we’ll enjoy excursions to Isola Bella, quiet and secluded Lake Orta and romantic Bellagio on Lake Como.

We’ll have some time to browse in Stresa 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 warmest climate 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 and a trio of castles. Lake Maggiore is one of Italy’s most elegant destinations with old world charm, flower-decked lake islands and shores spanning two countries.

INCLUDES

FEATURES

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

Cruise to Isola Bella, tour of Palazzo Borromeo, free time. Free time in Stresa. Full-day excursion to Ascona, Bellinzona and Locarno including Castelgrande in Bellinzona. Excursion to Lake Como including tour of Villa Carlotta, mini-cruise of Lake Como, free time in Bellagio. Excursion to Lake Orta, market at Omegna, mini-cruise to Orta San Giulio, wine tasting and snack. Full-day excursion to Milan including guided tour and free time.

RESERVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

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SWITZERLAND, AUSTRIA & MUNICH OKTOBERFEST

10 DAYS: Wednesday, September 20–Friday, September 29, 2017

$3,799

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,799 per person triple occupancy; $4,459 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. MH Ross Travel Protection is $220. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $400.

Munich Oktoberfest

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!

Spend four nights in Interlaken, surrounded by the world-famous icy icons—the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau—and visit Lucerne, the Swiss `City of Light’ and Lake Geneva and ride the Golden Pass Panoramic train from the resort town of Montreux to Gstaad. We’ll stay just steps from Innsbruck’s historic Old Town (a picture-perfect medieval center) and visit the Bavarian capital of Munich, where 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 ACCOMMODATIONS tour starts with a photo-stop visit at DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston Neuschwanstein castle and ends with a DAYS 2–5 Hotel Metropole, Interlaken one-of-a-kind experience—dinner in the DAYS 6–9 Hotel Grauer Bar, Innsbruck Hofburg Imperial Palace.

DAY 10

Return flight to Boston

or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES Lucerne: Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, Old Town.

Gruyeres, Lake Geneva and Chateau de Chillon.

Montreux, Golden Pass Panoramic Train, Gstaad.

Liechtenstein. Innsbruck: St. Jakob’s Cathedral, Hofburg Imperial Palace, Golden Roof. Munich, Nymphenburg Palace, Oktoberfest fair. Salzburg: St. Peter’s Churchyard, Great Festival Hall, Mirabell Gardens, St. Peter’s Restaurant dinner.

Neuschwanstein Castle photo stop. Hofburg Imperial Palace dinner and Tyrolean folklore show.

RESERVE BY APRIL 14, 2017

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 • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Manager

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GREEK ISLAND ESCAPADE ATHENS, MYKONOS, SANTORINI & PAROS

13 DAYS: Friday, September 22–Wednesday, October 4, 2017

$3,699

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Call for single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $600.

Santorini

“LAPPED BY BRILLIANT BLUE WATER and sprinkled with sun-bleached ruins, the Greek Islands will fill your imagination with mythical tales, your belly with local flavors and your soul with true relaxation.”—Lonely Planet. This eleven night escapade begins in Athens— where the foundations of Western Civilization were laid—before island-hopping through the Cyclades with visits to Santorini: black sand beaches, dry white wine and beautiful Oia with its world-famous sunsets; Mykonos: the most photogenic with blindingly white, blue-domed buildings; and Paros: traditional villages of narrow streets, flowered balconies and hilly, ACCOMMODATIONS vineyard-covered countryside.

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–3

Grecotel Pallas Athena, Athens

DAYS 4–6

Myconian K Hotels, Mykonos

DAYS 7–9

Gizis Hotel, Santorini

DAYS 10–12 DAY 13

Saint Andrea Seaside Resort, Paros Flight from Paros to Athens, return to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Athens, via a connecting city • Hydrofoil from Athens to Mykonos • Ferry from Mykonos to Santorini • Ferry from Santorini to Paros • Flight from Paros to Athens • Eleven nights’ four-star accommodations • Thirteen meals: ten breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners • Hosted, round-trip airport/hotel/ port transfers

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Acropolis

FEATURES Athens: walking tour including Acropolis. Mykonos: half-day excursion to Delos island, full day at leisure. Santorini: full-day excursion of Santorini volcano and nearby islands, Manolas, Oia village sunset; full day at leisure. Paros: excursion to Antiparos village, full-day boat excursion with lunch; full day at leisure.

SPACE IS LIMITED, RESERVE TODAY.

FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

GETAWAY TO ICELAND 6 DAYS: Sunday, October 1–Friday, October 6, 2017

$2,149

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,149 per person triple occupancy; $2,599 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. MH Ross Travel Protection is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Passport required. Per person deposit is $400.

Reykjavik

HOP A QUICK FLIGHT—the shortest to any European destination—and you’re there! We’ve included the “musts” in this mini-getaway: a Reykjavik city tour of the colorful, historic center and shopping districts. A full-day “Golden Circle” excursion brings us to the famous trio of sites: the rainbow misted waterfall Gullfoss; Geysir with its spouting geysers and hot springs; and Thingvellir, a renowned beauty spot set amidst lava fields and deep ravines. Along the stunning South Coast we’ll explore charming villages and view Sólheimajökull Glacier.

We’ll top off our stay with a relaxing and rejuvenating visit to the Blue Lagoon before we return to the airport. Don’t miss this wonderfully-priced opportunity to visit one of Europe’s most unique and captivating cities.

Icelandik Bay

INCLUDES

Blue Lagoon

RESERVE BY APRIL 24, 2017

• Round-trip, non-stop regularly scheduled Icelandair flights from Boston to Reykjavik • Four nights’ superior three-star accommodations: Center Hotel Plaza, Reykjavik • Six meals: four breakfasts, two dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of local Tour Host

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AMSTERDAM & COPENHAGEN 9 DAYS: Wednesday, October 11–Thursday, October 19, 2017

$3,299

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Call for single reservations.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $400.

Amsterdam Canals

EUROPE’S BEST-PRESERVED 17TH-CENTURY CITY, Amsterdam’s charming tree-lined canals, world-famous museums and historic architecture make for a perfect escape. Add in vibrant nightlife, an atmospheric center of lanes and quarters, a compact layout that makes it easy to explore different neighborhoods, the Nine Streets shopping area and the Floating Flower Market—it’s no wonder that Amsterdam is on our “must visit” list. Be sure to visit a pancake house (’pannenkoeken’ in Dutch) and the Albert Cuypmarkt, Amsterdam’s largest and busiest street market for a caramel-syrup-filled stroopwafel. Awarded “World’s Most Livable City” in 2014, Copenhagen, called “the coolest kid on the Nordic block” by Lonely Planet, is a nine-centuries old royal capital that is home to sixteen Michelin-starred restaurants, boasts world-class museums and shows a charming landscape of candy colored houses and cafes. The perfect blend of old world and new, the Danish capital overflows with cafés, culture and history. Tip: Copenhageners live for pastry… but don’t ask for a Danish, here you order wienerbrød.

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Amsterdam, Amsterdam to Copenhagen, Copenhagen to Boston, via a connecting city • Seven nights’ four- and five-star accommodations: 3n G.H. Amrath, 4n Comfort Vesterbro Copenhagen • Breakfast daily • Half-day Amsterdam tour with one hour canal cruise • Half-day Copenhagen tour with one hour canal cruise • Hosted, round-trip airport/hotel transfers

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Copenhagen Waterfront

RESERVE BY JULY 3, 2017

After deadline, call for availability.

FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

THE CINQUE TERRE, FLORENCE, LUCCA & SIENA 9 DAYS: Saturday, October 14–Sunday, October 22, 2017

$2,699

per person double occupancy

Single supplement is $230. We have a limited number of single supplements available at just $100. Call to reserve.

Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

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 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!

TRAVELER REVIEW

INCLUDES

“I loved that everything was taken care of for us. Gabriella was so attentive and we saw and learned so much. Food was great, company was so compatible, hotel centrally located and service excellent. Bus was comfortable and driver very accommodating. Great value. I have already recommended it to several people.

Hope I am able to take another trip with SOM.” —Anne S., Fall 2015

• 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, 2016 After deadline, call for availability.

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SINGLE-FRIENDLY PRICING

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

EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

CLASSIC TUSCANY

TRAVEL CLUB SELECT

SHADES OF IRELAND WITH NORTHERN IRELAND

13 DAYS: Monday, October 16–Saturday, October 28, 2017

$4,099

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,069 per person triple occupancy; $4,599 for single reservations. Single accommodations for this tour are limited.

Fuel surcharge, taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $280. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $600. If you purchase the waiver the deposit is $250.

Giant’s Causeway

FROM THE UNSPOILED BEAUTY OF THE LANDSCAPE to dynamic cities; from the magic of myths and legends to thousands of years of history, Ireland will win you over! Enjoy vibrant Dublin and medieval Kilkenny. Travel the Ring of Kerry—one of the world’s most beautiful coastal routes, see the stunning 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher, discover charming Galway and bustling Derry, before a visit to Northern Ireland’s only World Heritage site—the Giant’s ACCOMMODATIONS Causeway! Journey through the scenic Nine DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston Glens of Antrim and arrive in Belfast—recently DAYS 2–3 Ballsbridge Hotel, Dublin voted one of the world’s top destinations by DAY 4 Granville Hotel, Waterford The National Geographic Traveller—for a tour DAYS 5–6 Killarney Towers, Killarney of the Titanic Experience. We’ll conclude our DAY 7 Old Ground Hotel, Ennis journey with an indulgent overnight stay on DAY 8 Manor House Country Hotel, Enniskillen the grounds of Cabra Castle!

DAYS 9–10

City Hotel Derry, Derry

DAY 11

Europa Hotel Belfast, Belfast

DAY 12

Cabra Castle, Kingscourt

DAY 13

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Dublin • Private sedan transfers within 50 miles of Boston’s Logan Airport (one car per booking) • Eleven nights’ first-class accommodations • Seventeen meals: eleven breakfasts, six dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Director

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FEATURES Dublin: Irish evening with dinner, choice of guided walking tour or panoramic coach tour. Kilkenny, Waterford and House of Waterford Crystal.

Blarney Castle. Killarney: choice of Muckross House or Ross Castle. Ring of Kerry. Irish family farm visit. Limerick panoramic tour. Cliffs of Moher, the Burren. Galway, County Donegal. Derry walking tour. Giant’s Causeway, Glens of Antrim. Belfast: guided tour including the “Titanic Experience.”

Kingscourt and Cabra Castle hotel. OPTIONALS: Dublin—Guinness Storehouse and O’Connell’s of Donnybrook. County Clare—Medieval Banquet.

SAVE $200 WHEN YOU RESERVE BY APRIL 10, 2017

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MADEIRA ISLAND & PORTUGAL’S TREASURES

9 DAYS: Wednesday, October 18–Thursday, October 26, 2017

$2,799

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,799 per person triple occupancy; $3,099 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. MH Ross Travel Protection is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $400.

Botanical Gardens

WINNER OF THE 2015 WORLD TRAVEL AWARD FOR LEADING ISLAND DESTINATION, Madeira is “an exuberant botanical garden” with a balmy, subtropical climate and breathtaking scenery. We’ll settle into Funchal (Madeira’s capital) with accommodations at the five-star Pestana Casino. Enjoy a walk through the colorful market, the outstanding Botanical Gardens and sample world-famous wine at the Madeira Wine Company. We’ll have free time to explore the narrow streets of old town or the café-lined marina; discover the painted doors of Rua de Santa Maria or take a cable car ride up the mountain. Highlights of the next two days include: Camara de Lobos—a working fishing village beloved by Winston Church—the stupendous sea cliff at Cabo Girao, Rabaçal Nature Reserve, the natural swimming pools at Porto Moniz, the pastoral village of Santana and a traditional Espetada (cooked-over-an-open fire) dinner.

Leaving behind our “paradise island,” a short flight brings us to mainland Portugal and ACCOMMODATIONS our home for the next three nights, Cascais, DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston on the Portuguese Riviera. We’ll visit the DAYS 2–5 Pestana Casino Park, pilgrimage site of Fatima, medieval Obidos, Funchal, Madeira the glorious walled city of Sintra and take a DAYS 6–8 Vila Gale Hotel, Cascais, Portugal full-day excursion to historic Lisbon.

DAY 9 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES Madeira Island: Funchal tour highlighting markets, Botanical Gardens, Madeira Wine Company; tour including Camara de Lobos, Cabo Girao sea cliff, Rabaçal Nature Reserve, Porto Moniz; tour including Camacha, Pico do Areeiro, Santana, traditional dinner with entertainment. Portuguese Riviera: Cascais tour, visit to Fatima, Obidos, Sintra.

Lisbon tour.

RESERVE BY MAY 12, 2017

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Funchal and Lisbon to Boston, via a connecting city • Seven nights’ accommodations • Twelve meals: seven breakfasts, five dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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FLORENCE & MEDIEVAL VILLAGES OF TUSCANY

9 DAYS: Saturday, October 21–Sunday, October 29, 2017

$2,899

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

SIngle supplements is $250. We have a limited number of single supplements available at just $100.

Call to reserve. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

Alley in Anghiari

ENJOY “CLASSIC ITALY” as we pair the Borghi—Tuscany’s famed medieval villages—with exquisite Florence, Italy’s Renaissance capital. The “road less traveled” leads us off the beaten path to enchanting, small Tuscan communities which are, for the most part, insulated from tourists. We’ll stay three nights in Anghiari, rated one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Outside its 12th and 13th-century fortified walls, the countryside around Anghiari seems untouched—dotted with monasteries and archaeological sites. Inside, we’ll be charmed by small squares, artisan shops, towers and churches. Enjoy visits to San Sepolcro and ACCOMMODATIONS ancient, hilltop Monterchi—the Mount of DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston Hercules—and the Benedictine monastery DAYS 2–4 Hotel La Meridiana, Anghiari at the Hermitage of Montecasale. Enjoy a DAYS 5–8 Hotel Cellai, Florence stop in Arezzo before arriving in stunning DAY 9 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations Florence where we’ll have a half-day guided walking tour, skip-the-line admission to both the Accademia and Uffizi museums and INCLUDES free time for independent exploration.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Florence, via Rome • Seven nights’ three-star accommodations • Breakfast daily • Lunch at olive oil mill • Lunch at local trattoria • Welcome and farewell dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager in Anghiari • Local host in Florence

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FEATURES Walking tour of Anghiari, admission to Museo Taglieschi. Full-day excursion to Montecasale, San Sepolcro and Monterchi. Guided tour of Arezzo. Full-day guided walking tour of Florence, admission to Galleria degli Uffizi and Galleria dell’Accademia.

RESERVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2016

After deadline, call for availability.

FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

$3,999

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Single supplement is $465 Triple accommodations may be available upon request.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

Karlskirche, Vienna; Photo: John Menard

“EUROPE’S CLASSIEST CAPITAL”—Rick Steves. With its grand imperial palaces, museums, magnificent squares, coffee house and wine taverns—plus 280 imperial parks and gardens— Vienna was voted the world’s most livable city for the seventh straight year. A full-day tour hits the highlights and includes admission to Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace and the Hofburg. We’ll also enjoy an evening classical music performance. (Tip: try our favorite dessert, the Esterházy Torte) “Beguiling, mysterious and touchingly beautiful…Venice is a jewel box of art and architecture both gorgeous and priceless, but the greatest treasure is the city itself”—Women’s Weekly. Built on 117 islands in the azure waters of the ACCOMMODATIONS Adriatic, magical Venice is a watery network DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston of canals and bridges, pedestrian walkways DAYS 2–4 Hotel Am Konzerthaus, Vienna and narrow alleys where around every DAYS 5–8 Hotel All’Angelo, Venice corner you’re liable to find a 17th-century DAY 9 Return flight to Boston palazzo or light-filled piazza. Enjoy a guided or similar hotel accommodations walking tour of Piazza San Marco with skip-the-line admission to the Basilica and INCLUDES the Palazzo Dulcale, a boat excursion • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia to the lagoon islands and a marvelous Airlines (or similar) flights from Boston to performance by Inerpreti Veneziani.

FEATURES Full-day Vienna tour including admission to Schönbrunn Palace, Belvedere Palace, Hofburg Palace. Half-day guided Venice tour including admission to the Basicilica San Marco and Palazzo Ducale. Half-day boat excursion to Murano, Burano and Torcello.

RESERVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2016 After deadline, call for availability.

Vienna and Venice to Boston, via Rome • Train from Vienna to Venice • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations • Breakfast daily • Welcome and farewell dinners • Vienna: evening performance at Operahaus or Konzerthaus with transfers • Venice: evening performance at San Vidal Church by Interpreti Veneziani • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel/ train station transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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EXCLUSIVE CLUB DEPARTURE

VIENNA & VENICE

9 DAYS: Saturday, October 21–Sunday, October 29, 2017

EXPLORE MACHU PICCHU WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC JOURNEYS

$3,199

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Travel insurance required (rates will be advised). Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC JOURNEYS ADVENTURE, ENHANCED: National Geographic Journeys are a collection of unique tours designed to take you deeper into the cultures and habitats of the places we explore.

They offer more inclusions, greater hands-on exploration, interactions with local experts, and the freedom to roam, all within the structure and security of travelling in a small group.

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THE MYSTICAL RUINS AND MISTY PEAKS of Machu Picchu are, for many, a once-in-a-lifetime destination. On this amazing South American adventure, we’ll walk in the footsteps of the ancient Inca as we experience the history of Machu Picchu, the Sacred Valley and notable Incan sites in Cusco. “The Lost City of the Incas” is a well-preserved pre-Columbian Inca ruin located at 7,970’ on a mountain ridge. Forgotten for centuries by the outside world, although not by locals, it was brought back to international attention by archaeologist Hiram Bingham, who rediscovered it in 1911 and wrote a best-selling work about it. Since 1983 the site has been designated as a United Nations Educational World Heritage Site. One of the most popular places to visit in the world, it appears on many lists of the best places to see and is recognized as one of the seven Modern Wonders of the World.

• Explore ancient ruins off the beaten path in the Sacred Valley with our expert guide • Meet local artisans at a G Adventures-supported Women’s Weaving Co-op and local village • Take in mountain views on the scenic train to Machu Picchu • Enjoy traditional treats and foods

FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME? TRAVEL STYLE: National Geographic Journeys Greater exploration, insider access, and the freedom to roam—all without sacrificing comfort.

PHYSICAL RATING: Average Some tours may include light hiking, biking, rafting, or kayaking in addition to walking.

TRIP TYPE: Small Group Small group experience; Max 16, Avg 12.

Age requirement: 12+

INCLUDES 9 DAYS: Saturday, November 4– Sunday, November 12, 2017 ACCOMMODATIONS DAY 1

Flight from Boston, evening arrival Pre-tour hotel accommodations

DAY 2

Free day, welcome meeting, tour begins Hotel Antigua Miraflores, Lima

DAYS 3–4

Hotel San Augstin, Urubamba

DAY 5

Hotel Taypikala Machupicchu, Aguas Calientes

DAYS 6–7

Taypikala Hotel Cusco, Cusco

DAY 8

Hotel Antigua Miraflores, Lima

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Lima • Arrival and departure transfer • Seven nights’ hotel accommodations on program • One night pre-tour hotel accommodations • Nine meals: seven breakfasts, one lunch, one dinner • Allow USD 255-335 for meals not included • Two-day Sacred Valley tour including Ollantaytambo, Moray, and Pisac ruins and pre-Incan salt pans • Visit the Women’s Weaving Co-op • Lunch at Sacred Valley Community Restaurant • Adobe- and ceramic-making demonstration • Traditional pachamanca-style lunch • Scenic train and guided tour of Machu Picchu • Visit the Cusco Planetarium • Internal flights • All transport between destinations and to/ from included activities • Staff & experts • Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides

OPTIONALS • Hot Springs Visit, Aguas Calientes • Machu Picchu Visit, Machu Picchu An independent visit before your group tour

RESERVE BY MARCH 31, 2017

• Butterfly House Visit, Aguas Calientes • Mandor Gardens Visit, Aguas Calientes • Inca Bridge Visit, Machu Picchu • Cusco City Tour, Cusco • Horseback Riding, Cusco • Paragliding, Cusco • Quad Biking, Cusco

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NOW YOU CAN CRUISE WITH THE CLUB! A recent survey of Travel Club members revealed a growing interest in European river cruises. “OK,” we said, “let’s search for the absolute best experience in this hot segment of the travel business.” After weeks of research, and checking countless user reviews, we named Avalon Waterways as our preferred river cruise provider.

We are happy to report that The Travel Club has joined the cruise industry’s largest trade association and is now an authorized agent, and for 2017 have selected two Avalon river cruises that we believe feature the newest fleet, the most desired routes, the best season, and the best value for our members. Plus, we have customized these trips to include round-trip air from Boston, which makes these two dream vacations virtually all-inclusive.

There’s more: as a member, you’ll enjoy “The Travel Club Advantage!” when booking your cruise—outstanding personal service, carefully researched itineraries, low cost travel insurance, all departures from Boston and the pleasure of traveling with fellow New Englanders like yourself!

In the next pages you’ll also find an amazing adventure designed by National Geographic Journeys—explore France’s gorgeous Burgundy wine country by luxury river barge. This is leisure personified and limited to 22 happy travelers!

Finally, we went overboard, so to speak, and booked a 38 passenger, luxury yacht to cruise Croatia’s sunshine coast in the glorious Adriatic Sea. Take a look at page 76 for the bucket-list trip of a lifetime.

Cruise anyone? We’ve done all the homework; you just have to relax and enjoy.

Adriatic Yacht Cruise—Prestige

Prestige Interior

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Daniele River Barge

Daniele Bar

FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

CRUISE THE BLUE DANUBE PLUS TWO NIGHTS IN SALZBURG

11 DAYS: Tuesday, September 26–Friday, October 6, 2017

$5,299

per person double occupancy for Lower Deck Cabin with window INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Upper Deck cabin with window add $175 per person.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

Danube River

RIVER CRUISING IN EUROPE is an experience like no other—intimate and unforgettable.

Scenic beauty, quaint towns, lively cities and fascinating architecture glide by on this leisurely cruise along the queen of Europe’s great rivers, the enchanting Danube. We’ll begin with a twonight stay in Salzburg’s Old Town and enjoy a guided tour and lunch in the famous Wachau Valley. In Vienna we’ll board the four-star MS Beethoven (three decks, passenger capacity 180) with a sun deck, lounge and restaurant serving regional cuisine, and experience an evening tour of the city. A morning in Bratislava, Slovakia, combines a panoramic and walking tour of the Old Town. Enjoy an excursion to the great grassland of Hungary—the Puzsta—and an afternoon of cruising as we approach Budapest, the “Pearl of the Danube,” Choose between a tour or free time in Budapest followed by a traditional Hungarian show. In ancient Esztergom, we’ll have the morning to explore before resuming our cruise to Vienna where a full day is reserved to see the best of Vienna including ACCOMMODATIONS Schönbrunn Palace and Hofburg Palace.

DAY 1 DAYS 2–3

Overnight flight from Boston Hotel Goldener Hirsch, Salzburg

DAY 4

Arrive Vienna, board MS Beethoven

DAY 5

Melk Abbey & Dürnstein, MS Beethoven

DAY 6

Bratislava, MS Beethoven, Afternoon cruising

DAY 7

Kalocsa & the Puzsta, MS Beethoven, Afternoon cruising

DAY 8

Budapest, MS Beethoven

DAY 9

Esztergom, Gala dinner, MS Beethoven, Afternoon cruising

DAY 10

Vienna, MS Beeethoven

DAY 11

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

RESERVE BY DECEMBER 31, 2016

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines from Boston to Munich and Vienna to Boston, via Rome • Six night cruise aboard the four-star MS Beethoven • Two nights’ five-star accommodations: Hotel Goldener Hirsch, Salzburg • Meals on board: seven breakfasts, six lunches, six dinners • Meals in Salzburg: two continental buffet breakfasts and welcome dinner • Assisted round-trip transfers: airport/ hotel/dock

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AVALON WATERWAYS ROMANTIC RHINE CRUISE — ZURICH TO AMSTERDAM

from

$4,666

per person double occupancy

For Deluxe Stateroom, Category E Cabin upgrades available on request; additional $199 to $1,299 pp/do.

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

INCLUDES cruise taxes and port charges and pre-paid cruise gratuities.

When you reserve your Avalon Waterways Cruise with The Travel Club, any current Avalon promotions will be applicable to your reservation.

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ONE OF EUROPE’S MOST LEGENDARY RIVERS awaits on this mesmerizing journey along the Rhine. Enjoy guided sightseeing in Strasbourg, Koblenz, and Cologne, as well as an excursion to Heidelberg, Germany’s oldest university town. Sail through the dramatic Rhine Gorge, the most beautiful stretch of river dotted every mile with castles. Visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz, see the legendary Lorelei rock, and enjoy a canal cruise in splendid Amsterdam. Be sure to pack your camera so you can capture the romance and splendor of this magical journey.

SEE THE OLD WORLD ON THE NEWEST CRUISE SHIPS. Seeing the Old World doesn’t mean you have to cruise on an old ship. Avalon’s remarkable, award-winning fleet is the youngest on the European waterways - significantly younger than the industry average, which means every Avalon ship delivers the largest staterooms, most innovative technologies, inspired designs, and highly desirable features and services. Whether you’re reading under designer lighting in a cozy corner of the Panorama Lounge, sipping a cocktail made from premium spirits after dinner, or watching the passing riverscapes as you keep up with your fitness routine in the Fitness Center, you’ll experience our passion for details.

FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

HIGHLIGHTS

10 DAYS: Thursday, October 19– Saturday, October 28, 2017 DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAY 2

Arrive in Zürich, Switzerland Transfer to hotel

DAY 3

Transfer to Basel, board ship

DAY 4

Strasbourg, France

DAY 5

Excursion to Heidelberg, Germany

DAY 6

Mainz–Rüdesheim

DAY 7

Rhine Gorge–Koblenz

DAY 8

Cologne

DAY 9

Amsterdam, Holland

DAY 10

Amsterdam, disembark Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

AVALON IMAGERY II One of 2016’s two new additions to the youngest fleet on Europe’s waterways, the Imagery II continues all of Avalon’s outstanding Suite Ship traditions. Passengers can choose from two full decks of Panorama Suites, featuring Wall-to-Wall Panoramic Windows that transform the living space into a unique Open-Air Balcony. At a spacious 200 square feet, Panorama Suites are more than 30% larger than the industry standard, affording the incomparable opportunity to awaken each morning facing the splendid passing scenery.

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR CABIN.

• Cruise: deluxe 7-night cruise in an outside stateroom with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection BedsSM • Breisach. Excursion to the Black Forest: visit a woodcarver’s workshop or visit a Black Forest open-air museum • Strasbourg: guided sightseeing, visit La Petite France district and the gothic cathedral • Excursion to Heidelberg–Mainz: guided visit of the castle, see the Great Vat in Heidelberg; visit the Gutenberg Museum in Mainz • Rüdesheim–Rhine Gorge–Koblenz: visit Siegfried’s Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum in Rüdesheim and enjoy a special treat; cruise through the Rhine Gorge; guided walk in Koblenz • Cologne: choice of guided city walk or Jewish Heritage walk • Amsterdam: canal cruise • Panoramic windows throughout • Included excursions with Certified Local Guides • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship • Large bathrooms - showers with glass doors • Complimentary bottled water daily • Daily early- and late-riser breakfasts • Full buffet breakfast with sparkling wine • Daily full breakfast buffet with hot/ cold menu items • Daily lunch buffet with pasta and carving stations • Four-course dinners with open seating • Nightly choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, desserts or cheese • Headsets for shore excursions • Professional Cruise Director • Friendly, English-speaking crew

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Zurich and Amsterdam to Boston • Round-trip airport/hotel/cruise ship transfers • Seven night cruise, Avalon Imagery II • One night pre-cruise accommodations in Zurich • Welcome dinner, farewell dinner • Captain’s welcome & farewell receptions • Daily afternoon tea, daily night fare • Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; soft drinks with lunch; and wine, beer, or soft drinks with dinner • Special onboard and onshore experiences • Enjoy a special treat in Rüdesheim

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AVALON WATERWAYS DANUBE SYMPHONY CRUISE — VIENNA TO MUNICH

from

$4,735

per person double occupancy For Deluxe Stateroom, Category E Cabin upgrades available on request; additional $464 to $571 pp/do.

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

INCLUDES cruise taxes and port charges and pre-paid cruise gratuities.

When you reserve your Avalon Waterways Cruise with The Travel Club, any current Avalon promotions will be applicable to your reservation.

ON THIS MARVELOUS CRUISE, visit Austria’s capital, Vienna, and be delighted by its charming small towns—like Melk, Dürnstein, and Grein—before heading into Germany’s Bavaria. First, enjoy Vienna with its spectacular museums, awe-inspiring St. Stephen’s Cathedral, and delightful music.

In Dürnstein, explore the small town nestled below the ruins of the castle where King Richard the Lionheart was imprisoned in 1192. Visit magnificent Melk Abbey, and Grein’s quaint historical theater. In Germany, visit the Bavarian capital of Munich, the charming town of Oberammergau, and the fairytale castle of Neuschwanstein. All of this and more await you on this wonderful Danube cruise through Austria and Bavaria—the trip of a lifetime!

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FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

HIGHLIGHTS

10 DAYS: Wednesday, October 25– Friday, November 3, 2017 DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAY 2

Arrive Vienna, Austria, board ship

DAY 3

Vienna

DAY 4

Dürnstein–Melk

DAY 5

Grein

DAY 6

Passau, Germany

DAY 7

Passau, disembark transfer to Munich

DAYS 8–9 DAY 10

Munich

• Cruise: deluxe 5-night cruise in an outside stateroom with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection BedsSM • Vienna: guided sightseeing • Dürnstein–Melk: guided walk in Dürnstein; guided visit of the Benedictine Abbey in Melk; wine tasting • Grein: guided walk of Grein, visit the historical theater • Passau: guided walk in Passau • Munich: guided sightseeing, see the Marienplatz • Excursion to Neuschwanstein & Oberammergau: visit Neuschwanstein Castle; free time in Oberammergau • Panoramic windows throughout • Included excursions with Certified Local Guides • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the ship • Large bathrooms—showers with glass doors • Complimentary bottled water daily • Daily early- and late-riser breakfasts • Full buffet breakfast with sparkling wine • Daily lunch buffet with pasta and carving stations • Four-course dinners with open seating • Nightly choice of appetizers, soups, salads, entrées, desserts or cheese • Headsets for shore excursions • Professional Cruise Director • Friendly, English-speaking crew

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

AVALON LUMINARY Cruising on the Avalon Luminary is the ideal way to experience the majesty, extensive history and fascinating culture of some of Europe’s oldest cities along its legendary rivers. Built in 2010, the Avalon Luminary holds a maximum of just 138 passengers. Visit multiple countries and cities and unpack only once, so you spend your time experiencing and enjoying Europe rather than dealing with the logistics of travel. Enjoy a highly personalized cruise experience, spacious deluxe staterooms and suites, contemporary décor, and popular onboard amenities, including a large Sky Deck with whirlpool and Sky Bistro.

CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR CABIN.

INCLUDES • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Vienna and Munich to Boston • Round-trip airport/cruise ship transfers • Five night cruise, Avalon Luminary • Three nights’ five-star accommodations: Sofitel Munich Bayerpost, Munich • Welcome dinner, farewell dinner • Captain’s welcome & farewell receptions • Daily afternoon tea, daily night fare • Complimentary sparkling wine with breakfast; soft drinks with lunch; and wine, beer, or soft drinks with dinner • Special onboard and onshore experiences • Tasting & presentation on Wachau Valley wines

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ADRIATIC YACHT CRUISE SAIL CROATIA’S CAPTIVATING COAST PLUS TWO NIGHTS IN DUBROVNIK

$4,199 Lower Deck Cabin

$4,399

Main Deck Cabin per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $400.

DALMATIAN CUISINE Consisting of superb fish, shrimp, octopus, and oysters, along with increasingly renowned wines— compares favorably to Italian cooking, and borrows heavily from it: here risotto becomes rizot and prosciutto becomes the delectable prsut. But Dalmatian food is earthier and rougher than Italian, blending hints of Hungarian (paprika-laced goulash), Turkish (kebab-style raznjici, or meat skewers), and Slavic (sour dumplings). It’s also exceptionally affordable.

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THE CRYSTAL-CLEAR WATERS OF CROATIA’S ADRIATIC SEA are graced with more than a thousand gem-like islands adorned with fragrant pine groves, flowers and herbs.

Aboard our motor yacht, we’ll explore these islands, visit historic walled cities, picturesque towns and harbors lined with traditional bars and cafés. Cruising down the Dalmatian Coast, regarded as one of the most beautiful in the world, we’ll see dramatic cliffs, sheltered coves, sandy beaches and small, unspoiled bays where we’ll have the chance to swim in the clear, calm waters. Breakfasts and lunches are freshly prepared daily by our on-board chef. Come evening we’re free to step ashore and discover the rich culture and history and dine at local restaurants to enjoy traditional cuisine.

M/S PRESTIGE The M/S Prestige is a 160-foot-long luxury vessel with state-of-the-art equipment and amenities and accommodates up to 38 guests. The public areas are fully air-conditioned including a spacious restaurant located on the Upper Deck with a bar and LCD TV and large sun deck ideal for soaking up the sun and enjoying the spectacular scenery.

The sun deck has enough sun-beds and chairs to accommodate all passengers with plenty of shaded areas. The modern stylish cabins are sound-proof and air-conditioned and are situated on the main and lower decks. The relaxed and slowed pace of life on-board provides a perfect platform to explore the stunning coast and gem-like islands of Croatia and Dalmatia.

FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

PORTS OF CALL SPLIT: With its seafront cafés and ancient alleyways, shouting stallholders and travellers on the move, bustling, exuberant Split is one of the Mediterranean’s most compelling cities.

BRAČ: The old town of Bol is an attractive place, with small stone houses and winding streets dotted with pink and purple geraniums.

HVAR: Endowed with natural beauty: a slim, purplegrey slice of land punctured by jagged inlets and pebbly coves, with lavender plantations, vineyards and half-abandoned stone villages clinging to its steep central ridge. The island’s capital, Hvar Town, is one of the Adriatic’s best-preserved historic towns.

11 DAYS: Friday, July 21– Monday, July 31, 2017

DAY-BY-DAY ITINERARY DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAY 2

Arrive Split, transfer to harbor, embarkation

DAY 3

Split walking tour, sail to Brac Island and Hvar Island

DAY 4

Hvar town sightseeing, sail to Vis Island, Vis sightseeing

DAY 5

Sail to Korcula Island, Vela Luka tour

DAY 6

Korcula town walking tour

DAY 7

Sail to Mljet Island, Captain’s Dinner

DAY 8

Sail to Dubrovnik, walking tour

DAY 9

Disembark ship

DAY 9–10 DAY 11

Lacroma Hotel, Dubrovnik Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

KORČULA: Cloaked in vineyards, olives and Aleppo pines, Korčula is one of the greenest of the Adriatic islands.

VIS: A compact hump rearing dramatically out of the sea, Vis is situated farther offshore than any of Croatia’s other inhabited Adriatic islands, with breathtaking bays, fantastic food and wine and two great-looking small towns – Vis Town and Komiža.

MLJET: The green island of Mljet is one of the most beautiful on the entire coast; the most visited part of the island is the west, where untouched Mediterranean forest and two saltwater lakes provide the focus of the Mljet National Park.

DUBROVNIK: A walled, sea-battered city lying at the foot of a grizzled mountain, Dubrovnik is Croatia’s most popular tourist destination, and it’s not difficult to see why. An essentially medieval town reshaped by Baroque planners after a disastrous earthquake of 1667, Dubrovnik’s historic core seems to have been suspended in time ever since. Set-piece churches and public buildings blend seamlessly with the green-shuttered stone houses, forming a perfect ensemble relatively untouched by the twenty-first century.

INCLUDES

LIMITED SPACE AVAILABLE, CALL TODAY TO RESERVE YOUR CABIN.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Split and Dubrovnik to Boston, via a connecting city • Seven night deluxe cruise aboard M/S Prestige motor yacht • Two nights’ accommodations: Lacroma Hotel, Dubrovnik • Sixteen meals: nine breakfasts, six lunches, one dinner • Hosted, round-trip airport/hotel/port transfers

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BURGUNDY BY RIVER BARGE WITH NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC JOURNEYS

$4,459

per person double occupancy INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees.

Fuel surcharge, taxes and fees subject to change. Travel

insurance required (rates will be advised).

Passport required.

Per person deposit is $600.

photo © G Adventures Inc.

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RIVER CRUISING IS A FABULOUS WAY TO TRAVEL, but if you would like to try an even more intimate and relaxed experience, then “barging” in Burgundy is it! We’ve partnered with National Geographic to take you on a brand-new river cruising adventure that opens up one of the world’s greatest places via an inventive itinerary, down fabled waterways, on a small boat designed for and limited to only 22 passengers! Tailor-made for pleasure cruising, the network of rivers and centuriesold canals that crisscross Burgundy, France’s fabled wineproducing département, are simply the best way to explore central France. Life unfolds at a different pace in this pastoral part of the world, and nowhere is that more obvious than from the deck of a piloted river barge (or peniche) that doubles as your floating hotel—and there may be no better way to explore the countryside villages than floating down the Saône River.

Drift from one stunning landscape to another, stopping to roam the region’s famous vineyards, ride bikes through its vast forests and indulge in its unforgettable flavors. As the capital of Burgundy’s wine country, Beaune is practically a holy site for oenophiles. Step off your canal boat and take a stroll through this amazingly well-preserved medieval city to investigate its legions of underground wine cellars, gorgeous laneways, and centuries of Roman and Gallic history. At the end of your week, you’ll head for Paris and spend two days rounding-out a unique perspective of France that you’ll treasure for a lifetime. You’re going to love this experience!

FALL 2016 RESERVE online or by phone: 617-338-1111

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC JOURNEYS ADVENTURE, ENHANCED: National Geographic Journeys are a collection of unique tours designed to take you deeper into the cultures and habitats of the places we explore.

They offer more inclusions, greater hands-on exploration, interactions with local experts, and the freedom to roam, all within the structure and security of travelling in a small group.

11 DAYS: Thursday, August 17– Sunday, August 27, 2017 • Learn about Burgundy’s renowned vineyards • Bike through the vineyards and villages • Stroll through the charming town of Seurre • Explore the markets of Paris • Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels

Daniele Barge Cabin; photo © G Adventures Inc.

Daniele Barge Salon; photo © G Adventures Inc.

RESERVE BY JANUARY 31, 2017

INCLUDES • Round-trip, regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Paris • Six nights aboard the Daniele canal river barge • Three nights’ hotel accommodations: one night in Dijon, two nights in Paris • 15 meals: nine breakfasts, three lunches, three dinners • Orientation walk of Dijon and Ducal Palace • Cycling in the vineyards of Côte de Beaune with wine tasting • Verdun-sur-le-Doubs walking excursion • Visits to Saint-Jean-de-Losne, Auxonne, and Longecourt-en-Plaine • Cycle through Gevrey-Chambertin • Wine tasting at the Château de Marsannay • Côte de Nuits visit • Use of bicycles during shore excursions • Tour the Hospices de Beaune with a history docent • Paris culinary experience • Interesting articles, helpful tips, and photography advice from National Geographic • All transport to/from included activities and between destinations • Arrival transfer from Paris airport to Dijon hotel, departure transfer from Paris hotel to airport

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AMERICA’S MUSIC CITIES New Orleans, Memphis, Nashville

April 21–28, 2017 $2,799 pp/do

8 days/7 nights, 11 meals

COSTA RICA March 11–19, 2017 from $2,749 pp/do April 8–16, 2017 from $2599 pp/do April 22–30, 2017 from $2,599 pp/do

9 days/8 nights, 18 meals

IMPERIAL CITIES

Prague, Vienna, Budapest

April 23-May 3, 2017 $3,629 pp/do

11 days/9 nights, 14 meals

CHARLESTON & SAVANNAH

The Antebellum South April 17–23, 2017 $2,369 pp/do 7 days/6 nights, 7 meals

GALAPAGOS ISLANDS CRUISE & ECUADOR

Mykonos, Santorini, Crete

April 3–12, 2017 land & cruise from $4,149 pp/do

May 6-19, 2017 from $3,939 pp/do (alternate dates available)

10 days/8 nights, 18 meals

A WEEK IN IRELAND Galway, Cork, Dublin March 26-April 2, 2017 from $2,149 pp/do

8 days/6 nights, 8 meals

THE GREEK ISLANDS

14 days/12 nights, 16 meals

KENYA WILDLIFE SAFARI Jan. 13-25, 2017 from $4,889 pp/do Oct. 13-25, 2017 from $5,289 pp/do

13 days/10 nights, 27 meals