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THEATER JUNE 2015

Dreamgirls 6/2–14 12 Smokey Joe’s Café 6/3–21 13 Boston Pops: Simply Sondheim 6/11 11 Boston Pops: Cirque de la Symphonie 6/13 11 The Velocity of Autumn 6/16–27 14 My Fair Lady (Theatre by the Sea) 6/24–7/18 13 The Drowsy Chaperone 6/30–7/11 14

JULY 2015

Shrek the Musical 7/7–19 12 Hershey Felder as Irving Berlin 7/8–26 11 Women in Jeopardy! 7/14–25 14 Cirque du Soleil: 8 Varekai—Tales of the Forest 7/17 Disney’s The Little Mermaid 7/22–8/15 13 My Fair Lady (Cape Playhouse) 7/28–8/8 14

AUGUST 2015

Kinky Boots 8/11–30 5 Vanya and Sonya and Masha and Spike 8/11–22 14 Saturday Night Fever the Musical 8/11–23 12 Young Frankenstein 8/19–9/6 13 Murder by Misadventure 8/25–9/5 14

SEPTEMBER 2015

The Book of Mormon 9/1–10/11 5 Appropriate 9/12–10/10 15 Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella* 9/29–10/11 7 Billy Elliot 9/29–10/11 12

OCTOBER 2015

Casa Valentina 10/24–11/21 15

NOVEMBER 2015

Beautiful—The Carole King Musical 11/3–15 5 Sister Act 11/3–15 12 Elf the Musical 11/17–12/6 8

DECEMBER 2015

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer 12/1–6 8 Once 12/8–27 6

JANUARY 2016

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast* 1/6–10 7 Violet 1/9–2/6 15 * Family Theater Packages Available!

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FEBRUARY 2016

Love Letters 2/2–7 6 Pippin 2/2–14 9

MARCH 2016

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The Sound of Music 3/29–4/10

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JUNE 2016

Matilda the Musical 6/14–26 10

JULY 2016

If/Then 7/5–17 10

TRAVEL JUNE 2015

Nova Scotia Getaways 26

AUGUST 2015

Berkshires Drive Yourself Getaway 8/3–5 19 Berkshires Drive Yourself Weekend 8/7–9 19 Connecticut Drive Yourself Weekend 18 with Goodspeed Musical 8/7–9 Berkshires Drive Yourself Weekend 8/21–23 19 Ocean City, MD 8/23–26 25

SEPTEMBER 2015

Niagara Falls 9/7–10 25 Mackinac Island 9/10–17 28 Legendary Italy 9/12–22 48 The Hamptons 9/13–14 27 Old Orchard Beach 9/13–15 27 Adirondack Balloon Festival 9/18–20 29 Swiss & Italian Charm 9/19–27 49 The Hamptons 9/20–21 27

OCTOBER 2015

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 10/1–5 30 Cape Cod Drive Yourself Weekend 29 at Red Jacket Beach Resort 10/2–4 Connecticut Drive Yourself Weekend 18 with Goodspeed Musical 10/2–4 Memphis & Nashville 10/3–8 32 Valley Forge & Philadelphia 10/4–6 31 Washington, D.C. 10/9–12 31 Montreal 10/10–12 33 Classic Tuscany 10/10–18 50 The Amalfi Coast 10/17–25 51 Paris Escape 10/24–30 39 Classic Sicily 10/24–11/1 52

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TRAVEL Guide NOVEMBER 2015

San Antonio Getaway 11/1–5 69 New Orleans & Gulf Coast 11/1–6 33 Roman Holiday 11/1–7 40 Venice 11/3–9 41 Emerald Isle Escape 11/4–11 58 Brewers Festival Portland, ME 11/7–8 35 Cooking in Siena, Tuscany 11/7–15 53 Barcelona Holiday 11/8–14 42 Florence Getaway 11/8–14 43 Dublin 11/14–20 44 Thanksgiving in Bethel, ME 11/25–28 34 London 11/25–29 45

DECEMBER 2015

Saratoga Springs Victorian Christmas 12/3–4 35 Holidaytime in San Antonio 12/3–7 69 Christmastime in Newport 12/4–6 36 Niagara Falls Festival of Lights 12/4–6 36 Southern Charm Holiday 12/6–11 70 Christmastime in Ogunquit 12/11–13 37 New Year’s in 71 Southern California 12/29/15–1/3/16 New Year’s in Boston 12/31/15–1/1/16 37

FEBRUARY 2016

Portuguese Riviera 2/12–19 47 Costa Rica 2/13–21 65 Sunny Portugal 2/19–29 72 Galapagos Cruise & Ecuador 2/22–3/2 66

MARCH 2016

Classic Spain 3/5–15 73 Hawaiian Adventure 3/10–19 74 Florence & Rome 3/18–25 46

APRIL 2016

Venice 4/16–22 41 The Amalfi Coast 4/16–24 51 Tropical Costa Rica 4/16–24 75 French Riviera, Provence & Paris 4/16–24 59 Amsterdam, Luxembourg & Brussels 4/16–25 60 Spirit of the Emerald Isle 4/16–27 76 The Greek Islands 4/16–28 64 San p. 23Antonio Getaway 4/17–21 69 p. 48 Southern Charm 4/17–23 70 America’s Music Cities 4/17–24 77 New Orleans 4/18–22 78 The Beauty of Britain 4/21–29 79 Classic Tuscany 4/23–5/1 50

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MAY 2016

Walking in Liguria & the Cinque Terre 5/7–15 54 The Amalfi Coast 5/7–15 51 Enchanting Umbria 5/7–15 55 Lourdes, Fatima & The Way of St. James 5/12–24 63 Italy’s Seaside Resorts 5/13–22 56 Italy’s Cilento Coast 5/15–23 57

JUNE 2016

Tanzania Wildlife Safari 6/13–24 67

JULY 2016

Highlights of Northern Europe 7/21–8/1 61

AUGUST 2016

Jewels of Alpine Europe 8/15–27 62

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Extraordinary destinations.

Longer stays. Multiple departure dates.

EXCITING THEATER GETAWAYS! BOSTON THEATER WEEKENDS

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Newsies 6/27–28, 2015 Kinky Boots 8/15–16, 8/22–23, 2015 The Book of Mormon 9/19–20, 2015 Beautiful—The Carole King Musical 11/7–8, 11/14–15, 2015 Once 12/12–13, 2015 Pippin 2/6–7, 2016 The Sound of Music 4/9–10, 2016

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BROADWAY YOUR WAY

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nd, with spring comes that undeniable urge to travel. This issue of CLUBMail has many ways to satisfy that desire. There are fun, new Drive Yourself Getaways, special holiday weekends (as crazy as that sounds, Thanksgiving reservations are best made early on these trips), fascinating and fully-escorted European vacations and an amazing selection of independent trips with all the security, comforts and convenience of group travel. There are also several brand new, exclusively arranged Italy vacations that we know you’ll love. One is The Club’s annual President’s Trip, hosted by yours truly. Please consider traveling with me as we discover some of the beautiful and historic seaside resorts that date back to the Roman Empire (Caesar may have had a beach chair!). The places are legendary and on this leisurely exploration, we’ll mix the historic with the gastronomic along the way. This trip promises to be restorative as well as educational.

And if you have photographs from a recent SOMC trip, send them in! You may see them online or in the next issue of CLUBMail!

Tim Montgomery, President

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s you can tell from our cover, there’s great theater ahead. How many will you see? How many will you see again? Get ready to laugh, cry and be mesmerized by the 2015–2016 theater season.

This issue deserves being read with a calendar in hand—you’ll be making plans as you read. And since summer is upon us, pay extra attention to our terrific regional theater getaways to Maine, Connecticut, Cape Cod and Cape Ann. These overnights and weekends are affordable, close by, and packed with fun. After a winter spent indoors, this is the season to get outside and explore the region.

Here in Boston, we’re so impressed with the new season’s stellar line-up and its abundance of family theater, including Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella (September), Disney’s Beauty and the Beast (January) and Matilda the Musical (June 2016)—all wonderful experiences for young, first-time theatergoers. The season doesn’t miss a beat—from Cirque du Soleil to the Boston Pops to powerhouse seasons at North Shore Music Theatre and SpeakEasy Stage—you’re going to be quite busy. (And really popular with your friends.)

Your seats are waiting for you! Have a question about a show? Need to plan a special occasion? Call us. Whether a party of two or 22, we can plan, well, just about anything.

Enjoy this issue of CLUBMail! And, of course, enjoy the show(s)…

Dinah Ribarsky, G eneral Manager, Theater 4

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THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE

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539 Washington Street, Boston

KINKY BOOTS

Kinky Boots is the exhilarating Broadway musical that will lift your spirits to new high-heeled heights! Winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, this inspirational story follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his business around with help from Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Together, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible…proving that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.

Playing: August 11–30 Order by: July 10 Run time: 2 hrs. 20 min.

What to expect: Dazzling score by Cyndi Lauper and a button-pushing plotline Best for: Adults

BEAUTIFUL—THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

BEAUTIFUL—The Carole King Musical tells the Tony AwardPlaying: November 3–15 winning inspiring true story of Order by: October 2 King’s remarkable rise to stardom, Run time: 2 hrs. 20 min. from being part of a hit songwritWhat to expect: The tale of ing team with her husband Gerry King’s triumphant journey, Goffin, to her relationship with along with her classic hits fellow writers and best friends Best for: Ages 10 and up Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.

CITI EMERSON COLONIAL THEATRE 106 Boylston Street, Boston

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THE BOOK OF MORMON

Hailed by the The New York Times as “the best musical of this century” and the winner of nine Tony Awards, The Book of Mormon is the blockbuster Broadway smash from “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and the Oscarwinning composer of Disney’s Frozen and Avenue Q, Bobby Lopez. This outrageous musical comedy follows the misadventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the good word.

Now with standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, The Book of Mormon has truly become an international sensation. Contains explicit language.

Playing: September 1– October 11 Order by: July 2 Run time: 2 hrs. 30 min.

What to expect: An indecently funny look at religion Best for: Adults

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THE SHUBERT THEATRE 265 Tremont Street, Boston

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ONCE

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

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

What to expect: An intimate love story set against powerful music Best for: Ages 13 and up

LOVE LETTERS— STARRING ALI MACGRAW AND RYAN O’NEAL Playing: February 2–7, 2016 Order by: January 8 Run time: 1 hr. 30 min.

What to expect: A lifelong relationship uniquely told through past correspondence Best for: Ages 13 and up

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

“Every pause, however brief, lands like a skipped heartbeat.” —The Wall Street Journal

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RODGERS + HAMMERSTEIN’S CINDERELLA

Rodgers + Hammerstein’s Cinderella is the Tony Award-winning Broadway musical from the creators of The Sound Playing: September 29– of Music and South Pacific that’s October 11 delighting audiences with its contemOrder by: August 28 porary take on the classic tale. This Run time: 2 hrs. 15 min. lush production features an incredible What to expect: A lavish orchestra, jaw-dropping transformaretelling of the classic tions and all the moments you love— fairy tale the pumpkin, the glass slipper, the Best for: All ages masked ball and more—plus some surprising new twists! Be transported back to your childhood as you rediscover some of Rodgers + Hammerstein’s most beloved songs, including “In My Own Little Corner,” “Impossible/It’s Possible” and “Ten Minutes Ago,” in this hilarious and romantic Broadway experience for anyone who’s ever had a wish, a dream…or a really great pair of shoes.

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

The romantic Broadway musical for all generaPlaying: January 6–10, 2016 tions, Disney’s Beauty Order by: December 4 and the Beast, the smash Run time: 2 hrs. 10 min. hit Broadway musical, What to expect: An enchanting is returning to Boston! mix of Broadway coupled with Based on the Academy the best of the 1991 film Award-winning aniBest for: All ages mated feature f ilm, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song. Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast at the Boston Opera House!

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AGGANIS ARENA

925 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston

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CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: VAREKAI—TALES OF THE FOREST Playing: Fri, July 17 @ 4pm Order by: June 12 Run time: 2 hrs.

What to expect: A dramatic mix of circus arts and street entertainment Best for: All ages

CITI WANG THEATRE

270 Tremont Street, Boston

Deep within a forest, at the summit of a volcano, exists an extraordinary world—a world where something else is possible. A world called Varekai. Parachuted into the shadows of a magical forest, a kaleidoscopic world populated by fantastical creatures, a young man sets off on an adventure both absurd and extraordinary.

On this day at the edge of time, in this place of all possibilities, begins an inspired incantation to life rediscovered.

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ELF The Musical is the hilarious tale of ELF THE MUSICAL Buddy, a young orphan child who mis- Playing: November 17– takenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts December 6 and is transported back to the North (tickets available soon!)

Pole. With Santa’s permission, Buddy Order by: October 9 embarks on a journey to New York City Run time: 2 hrs. to find his birth father, discover his true What to expect: identity, and help New York remember Endearingly goofy the true meaning of Christmas. This holiday entertainment modern day Christmas classic is sure to Best for: All ages make everyone embrace their inner ELF. Based on the beloved 2003 movie, ELF features songs by Tony Award nominees Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin (The Wedding Singer), with a book by Tony Award winners Thomas Meehan (Annie, The Producers, Hairspray) and Bob Martin (The Drowsy Chaperone).

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

What to expect: Whimsical performances and wildly imaginative costumes Best for: All ages

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The original television classic comes to life! First airing in 1964, Rudolph the RedNosed Reindeer has become a beloved Christmas classic—capturing the hearts and wonder of generations of fans. See all of your favorite characters from the special including, Santa and Mrs. Claus, Hermey the Elf, Bumble the Abominable Snow Monster, Clarice, Yukon Cornelius, the Misfit Toys and, of course, Rudolph, as they come to life in the all new Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical.

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

What to expect: A dynamic, highflying return of the A.R.T. original Best for: Ages 10 and up Pippin is coming back to where it all began…this captivating new production originated at the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, MA and went on to Broadway where it won the Tony Award for Best Musical Revival. Directed by Tony winner and A.R.T. Artistic Director Diane Paulus (Hair and The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess), Pippin was declared by The New York Times as “Astonishing. A Pippin for the 21st century.” With a beloved score by Tony nominee Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell), Pippin tells the story of a young prince on a death-defying journey to find meaning in his existence. Will he choose a happy but simple life?

Or will he risk everything for a singular flash of glory? Pippin features sizzling choreography in the style of Bob Fosse and breathtaking acrobatics by Les 7 Doigts de la Main, the creative force behind the nationwide sensation Traces.

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

What to expect: A fresh take on Rodgers & Hammerstein’s brilliant classic Best for: All ages The hills are alive! A brand new production of The Sound of Music, directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien, is coming to the Boston Opera House!

The spirited, romantic and beloved musical story of Maria and the Von Trapp Family will once again thrill audiences with its Tony, Grammy and Academy Awardwinning Best Score, including “My Favorite Things,” “Do-Re-Mi,” “Climb Ev’ry Mountain,” “Edelweiss” and the title song. 2015 marks the 50th anniversary of the film version, which continues to be the most successful movie musical in history.

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

What to expect: A sophisticated retelling of the popular children’s novel Best for: All ages

Time Magazine’s #1 show of the year!

Winner of 50 international awards, including four Tony Awards, Matilda the Musical is the story of an extraordinary girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Based on the beloved novel by Roald Dahl, Matilda continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages on Broadway and in London’s West End. The Wall Street Journal says, “The makers of Matilda have done the impossible—triumphantly! It is smart, sweet, zany and stupendous fun.”

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

What to expect: An existential look at life’s difficult choices Best for: Ages 13 and up If/Then is a contemporary Broadway musical about living in New York today—and all the possibilities of tomorrow. With unforgettable songs and a deeply moving story by the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award-winning creators of Next to Normal, this “fascinating, ambitious, and original new musical” (New York Post) simultaneously follows one woman’s two possible life paths, painting a deeply moving portrait of the lives we lead, as well as the lives we might have led.

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EMERSON/CUTLER MAJESTIC THEATRE 219 Tremont Street, Boston

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HERSHEY FELDER AS IRVING BERLIN

Heralded as “the greatest songwriter that has ever lived ” by George Playing: July 8–26 Gershwin, Irving Berlin is known for Order by: June 5 innumerable American classics such Run time: 2 hrs. as “White Christmas,” “God Bless What to expect: An entertaining America,” “Anything You Can Do,” and touching portrait of the and “Top Hat, White Tie and Tails.” brilliant composer Songwriter Jerome Kern said it all: Best for: Ages 10 and up “Irving Berlin…is American music.”

In this tour de force performance by award-winning showman Hershey Felder (George Gershwin Alone and Maestro: Leonard Bernstein), the remarkable story of “America’s Composer” comes to life. We’re taken from the depths of anti-Semitism in Czarist Russia to New York’s Lower East Side—and ultimately all of America and the world.

Featuring the composer’s most popular and enduring songs and beyond, Hershey Felder’s masterful creation of character and musical performance makes this evening with Irving Berlin an unforgettable journey that epitomizes the American dream.

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SIMPLY SONDHEIM

Hailed as a “revelatory revue full of wonderful moments” and a “funny, affectionate and revealing tribute to musica l theater’s greatest living composer and lyricist,” Sondheim on Sondheim In Concert—for the first time ever with a full symphony orchestra—is not to be missed! Experience the show with lush new orchestral arrangements of Sondheim’s work sung by Broadway stars Marin Mazzie and Jason Danieley and fellows of the Tanglewood Music Center.

Playing: Thu June 11 @ 8pm: $94 Order by: May 8 What to expect: A delightful and intimate revue of the life and work of Stephen Sondheim

CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE Playing: Sat June 13 @ 3pm: $94 Order by: May 8 What to expect: Acrobatic talent accompanied by music sure to mesmerize Best for: All ages

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After last year’s sold-out performances, the Boston Pops is delighted to bring back Cirque de la Symphonie’s magical fusion of circus with live orchestral music. Aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers and strongmen are among the talented artists who will take the stage as the Boston Pops perform their own spectacular musical feats.

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NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE 62 Dunham Road, Beverly

DREAMGIRLS Playing: June 2–14 Order by: May 1 Run time: 2 hrs. 30 min.

What to expect: Supremes-style musical talent and touching performances Best for: Ages 10 and up

SHREK THE MUSICAL Playing: July 7–19 Order by: June 5 Run time: 2 hrs. 20 min.

What to expect: Goofy fun with a heartwarming message Best for: All ages

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER THE MUSICAL Playing: August 11–23 Order by: July 10 Run time: 2 hrs. 20 min.

What to expect: An exciting adaptation on the 1970s hit film Best for: Ages 13 and up

BILLY ELLIOT Playing: September 29– October 11 Order by: August 28 Run time: 2 hrs. 45 min.

What to expect: A spectacular show with heart, humor, and dance Best for: Ages 10 and up

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

What to expect: An uplifting musical comedy Best for: Ages 10 and up

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Michael Bennett’s follow-up to A Chorus Line, Dreamgirls tells the story of an up-and-coming, 1960s girl group and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and for­tune. Winner of six Tonys and two Grammys including Best Female R&B Vocal Performance awarded to Jennifer Holliday who created the role of Effie.

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek the Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage, and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears.

The New England regional premiere tells the story of Tony Manero (John Travolta’s role in the iconic f ilm), a humble New York paint store clerk by day who transforms into a polyester-clad stallion king of disco by night.

Saturday Night Fever combines scintillating disco choreography with the best-selling soundtrack by The Bee Gees.

With 10 Tony Awards including Best Musical, Billy Elliot the Musical is a spectacular show with heart, humor and passion. Featuring a score by music legend Elton John, Billy Elliot the Musical is the inspi­rational story of a young boy’s struggle against the odds to make his dream come true.

When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in one place the cops are sure she won’t be a found: a convent! This feel-amazing musical comedy features all new original music by Tony and Oscar winner Alan Menken (Newsies, Beauty and the Beast, Little Shop of Horrors).

See page 22 for our North Shore Music Theatre Getaways!

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THEATRE BY THE SEA

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SMOKEY JOE’S CAFÉ

The longest-running musical revue in Broadway history, Smokey Joe’s Café features the songs of Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller that helped bridge the gap between black and white audiences of the 50s and 60s. This electrifying evening features 41 toe-tapping classics such as “Hound Dog,” “Stand By Me,” “On Broadway,” “Fools Fall in Love,” “Love Potion #9,” “Poison Ivy,” “Jailhouse Rock,” “Yakety Yak,” and so many more.

Playing: June 3–21 Order by: May 22 Run time: 2 hrs.

What to expect: An electrifying evening of musical entertainment Best for: All ages

MY FAIR LADY

My Fair Lady is the timeless story of Professor Henry Higgins—played by Charles Shaughnessy of “The Nanny” and “Days of Our Lives”—the crotchety, middle-aged phoneticist and Eliza Doolittle, the Cockney flower girl who becomes part of his experiment to transform her into a “lady.” The score includes “Get Me to the Church on Time,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” “The Rain in Spain” and “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face,” all sure to make you feel as if you “Could Have Danced All Night!”

Playing: June 24–July 18 Order by: June 5 Run time: approx. 3 hrs.

What to expect: One of the greatest musicals of all time, featuring Emmy Award-winner Charles Shaughnessy Best for: Ages 10 and up

DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID Playing: July 22–August 15 Order by: July 3 Run time: approx. 2 hrs. 30 min.

What to expect: An unforgettable singing and dancing treat Best for: All ages

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN Playing: August 19–September 6 Order by: August 7 Run time: approx. 2 hrs. 30 min.

What to expect: A musical re-imagining of the Mel Brooks classic Best for: Ages 10 and up

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An under-the-sea musical spectacular, Disney’s The Little Mermaid is a splashy extravaganza! Prepare to be swept away by the classic songs you remember, and delighted by new ones written by Oscar-winning Disney tunesmith Alan Menken. The show is spectacular fun for the whole family!

From the creators of The Producers comes this wickedly inspired take on the Frankenstein legend based on Mel Brooks’ classic comedy masterpiece. The story follows young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to complete his grandfather’s masterwork and bring a corpse to life, a nd i nc lu d e s t he t u ne s “ T he Transylvania Mania,” “He Vas My Boyfriend” and “Puttin’ On The Ritz.”

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CAPE PLAYHOUSE

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PREMIUM ORCHESTRA SEATING: 10% DISCOUNT Order today at showofthemonth.com or call 617-338-1111, ext. 229.

Playing: June 16–27 Order by: May 22 Run time: 1 hr. 30 min.

What to expect: An explosive comedy-drama hot off its 2014 Broadway debut Best for: Adults

The Velocity of Autumn swirls around Alexandra, a 79-year-old artist in a showdown with her family over where she’ll spend her remaining years. In Alexandra’s corner are her wit, her volcanic passion and the fact that she’s barricaded herself in her Brooklyn brownstone with enough Molotov cocktails to take out the block.

Playing: June 30–July 11 Order by: June 5 Run time: 1 hr. 45 min.

What to expect: A musical

An eccentric musical theater devotee plays the record album of his favorite musical for the audience, with ongoing wry commentary, of a fictional show called The Drowsy Chaperone, a supposed hit of 1928. Winner of five Tony Awards, including Best Score and Best Book.

tale of love and stardom Best for: Ages 13 and up Playing: July 14–25 Order by: June 26 Run time: 2 hrs.

What to expect: Thelma and Louise meets The First Wives Club Best for: Adults

A hilarious off-road adventure begins when divorcees Mary and Jo are suspicious of their friend Liz’s new dentist boyfriend. He may look creepy, but is there really anything to worry about? The fact that his oral hygienist was recently murdered could be just a coincidence. Imaginations run wild as they try to discover the truth, trading their wine glasses for spy glasses.

Playing: July 28–August 8 Order by: July 3 Run time: approx. 3 hrs.

What to expect: Lerner and Loewe’s classic musical Best for: Ages 10 and up

Experience the unforgettable story featuring Eliza Doolittle, the Cockney flower girl who takes speech lessons from Professor Henry Higgins so that she can pass as a proper lady. Set against the gorgeous scenery and costumes of Edwardian England and directed

by Hunter Foster, My Fair Lady is filled with some of the greatest songs in musical theater history.

Playing: August 11–22 Order by: July 24 Run time: 2 hrs. 30 min.

What to expect: A humorous adaptation of Chekhov themes and laugh-out-loud family rivalry Best for: Ages 10 and up

Middle-aged siblings Vanya and Sonia live a quiet life in the Pennsylvania farmhouse where they grew up. When their movie-star sister Masha makes a surprise visit with her hot boy-toy Spike in tow, an unforgettable weekend of rivalry, regret, and hilarious racket begins in this wacky Chekhovian mashup. 2013 Tony Award winner for Best Play.

Playing: August 25– September 5 Order by: August 7 Run time: 2 hrs. 30 min.

What to expect: A quintessential mystery thriller Best for: Adults

Two successful mystery writers, who have worked together for years, begin to hate each other. Harry has invested well and now lives in luxury while Paul has spent his earnings on liquor and women.

They find themselves locked in a dangerous dance from which murder seems the only escape.

See page 23 for our Cape Playhouse Getaways!

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SPEAKEASY STAGE COMPANY

PREMIUM ORCHESTRA SEATING: 10% OFF

Roberts Studio Theatre • 527 Tremont Street, Boston Playing: September 12– October 10 Order by: August 21 Run time: 2 hrs. 15 min.

What to expect: A subversive take on the family melodrama Best for: Adults

After the death of their patriarch, the estranged members of the Lafayette clan gather at their crumbling Arkansas plantation home to mourn his loss and settle his estate. While sifting through a lifetime of memories and junk, they make a gruesome discovery that forces them to confront their family’s dark past. Written by playwright Branden JacobsJenkins (Neighbors, An Octoroon) and recipient of the 2014 Obie Award for Best New American Play.

Playing: October 24– November 21 Order by: October 2 Run time: 2 hrs. 20 min.

What to expect: A provocative, hilarious, and touching play about self-acceptance Best for: Adults

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

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

What to expect: A score of showstopping anthems ranging from American-roots to folk to gospel Best for: Ages 13 and up

One of the most popular shows in SpeakEasy history, this soul-stirring musical, set in 1964, tells the story of a young North Carolina woman who travels by bus to Tulsa to see a faithhealer she thinks can transform her life. A long the way, she forms unlikely friendships with her fellow riders, and learns that it’s the journeys you take in life that help you discover who you are. The score is by one of most vibrant composers of modern musical theater Jeanine Tesori, whose other works include Caroline, or Change and Thoroughly Modern Millie.

WHAT TO KNOW WHEN ORDERING TICKETS • Show of the Month often offers its members seating within a blocked section (example, Rows D–F) to bring you the best seats at great prices. Individual seats are not assigned until tickets are mailed out.

• Seating is offered on a first come, first served basis. We are not able to guarantee requests for specific seating yet will do our best to accommodate.

• Most tickets carry a small additional fee—these vary by venue yet are kept low to ensure our members receive the best price.

• Tickets are typically mailed 2–3 weeks before your performance—you will be notified if your tickets are held at the Box Office.

• If you haven’t already, be sure to create an account at showofthemonth.com. You’ll be able to purchase tickets online, check availability, review past purchases, and more!

We’re always happy to answer any questions you might have about a particular show or help with a dinner reservation!

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com

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2015 –2016 BOSTON THEATER WEEKENDS! Our Boston Theater Weekends may be the best deal in town!

8 TONY AWARD NOMINATIONS, WINNER FOR BEST CHOREOGRAPHY AND SCORE!

$299 pp/do JUNE 27–28, 2015

Boston Park Plaza The Boston Opera House “A thrilling American musical…”

—Philadelphia Inquirer

WINNER OF 9 TONY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL!

$399 pp/do

SEPT. 19–20, 2015

Revere Hotel Citi Emerson Colonial Theatre

6 TONY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL!

$349 pp/do

AUG. 15–16 & AUG. 22–23, 2015

Boston Park Plaza The Boston Opera House “Sweet, colorful and a little naughty!”

—Associated Press

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

$385 pp/do

NOV. 7–8 & NOV. 14–15, 2015

Revere Hotel The Boston Opera House

50 Park Plaza at Arlington Street The Boston Park Plaza Hotel stands along Park Square east of the Back Bay area with easy access to Newbury Street, Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the Theater District and is a member of the Historic Hotels of America. Room amenities include in-room safes that can accommodate most laptops, new Beautyrest Pillowtop Mattresses, Wi-Fi access (additional fee required), coffeemaker and hair dryer. Discover why the Grande Dame of Boston hotels continues to host celebrities and dignitaries alike, including every U.S. President.

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OUR ONE-NIGHT WEEKENDS INCLUDE: • Saturday night hotel

• Sunday breakfast

• Saturday evening theater ticket

• Parking at hotel (one car per room)

accommodations

• $25 Dining Gift Certificate

for Maggiano’s Little Italy*

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

WINNER OF 8 TONY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL!

$279 pp/do DEC. 12–13, 2015

Revere Hotel Citi Shubert Theatre

A BRAND NEW PRODUCTION OF A THEATRICAL FAVORITE!

$385 pp/do APRIL 9–10, 2016

Revere Hotel The Boston Opera House

WINNER OF 4 TONY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL!

$319 pp/do FEB. 6–7, 2016

Revere Hotel The Boston Opera House

IF YOU ENJOY WEEKEND GETAWAYS… …we have just the ticket! Simply drive to Boston and The Travel Club takes care of the rest: the parking, a Saturday night theater ticket, overnight accommodations at a terrific hotel, breakfast and even a $25 gift certificate to Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant. Ideal for a girls getaway, birthday surprise or anniversary celebration.

Conveniently located in Boston’s Theatre District near the Boston Common, the Revere Hotel features the exciting Emerald Lounge. You’ll enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi internet 200 Stuart Street access, a fitness center, and indoor pool with sundeck that overlooks the city. All guestrooms feature large private city-view balconies and coffeemakers.

You’ll receive a welcome beverage (non-alcoholic) upon arrival and bottled water for your room. * (one certificate for two persons; one certificate accepted per table) RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com

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DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKENDS The Connecticut River Valley and

GOODSPEED MUSICALS

La Cage aux Folles: Friday, August 7–Sunday, August 9, 2015 A Wonderful Life: Friday, October 2–Sunday, October 4, 2015

GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE

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njoy a delightful New England weekend in the Connecticut River Valley. You set the pace on these drive-yourself weekends while we provide the first-class amenities, including a visit to Mystic Seaport. Highlighted by Friday evening tickets at one of America’s world-class musical theaters—The Goodspeed Opera House in East Haddam—our weekends include a two-night stay at the Inn at Middletown, just 30 minutes away. Located on Main Street, the historic National Guard Armory has been transformed into an elegant 100-room inn situated at the entrance of renowned Wesleyan University. With charming, colonial-style decor, the Inn has a restaurant, lounge and indoor pool and spa. Main Street, part of the Broad Street Historic District, offers visitors a classic New England experience and has a variety of shops, restaurants and entertainment. Bask in the panoramic views of the valley on board the elegant Essex Clipper train’s lavishly restored 1920s Pullman cars where you’ll enjoy dinner Saturday evening.

The experience of chugging past scenic vistas aboard a classic steam engine reminds us that some things in life should never change.

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ESSEX CLIPPER DINNER TRAIN

$419

per person double occupancy $359 per person triple occupancy; $329 per person quad occupancy; $629 for single reservations. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Two nights’ first-class accommodations: Inn at Middletown • Continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday • Friday evening orchestra ticket at Goodspeed Opera House • Admission to Mystic Seaport (at your leisure) • Saturday Essex Clipper Dinner Train • Parking at hotel

RESERVE BY: August Trip: June 30, 2015 October Trip: August 1, 2015

After deadline, call for availability.

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAYS BERKSHIRES GETAWAY and

TANGLEWOOD CONCERT

Monday, August 3–Wednesday, August 5

Friday, August 21–Sunday, August 23

Tanglewood on Parade

Two concerts are included in this weekend.

The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra

$559*

Boston Symphony Orchestra, Boston Pops Orchestra Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture with fireworks

$639*

Keith Lockhart; Cirque de la Symphonie

Tuesday Evening Concert Friday, August 7–Sunday, August 9

Friday Night Concert and

$559*

John Williams’ Film Night

The Leonard Bernstein Memorial Concert

Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra

Saturday Night Concert

Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, Tanglewood Festival Chorus

Saturday Evening Concert

TANGLEWOOD

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concert at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, is an American tradition. This iconic setting, with the Berkshires in the background, makes for a summer evening you’ll never forget.

This year we’ve created three getaways around four amazing concerts. The August 21 date includes both Friday and Saturday night performances. Accommodations are at the historic Red Lion Inn in the heart of Norman Rockwell’s favorite town, Stockbridge.

RESERVE BY: August 3 & August 7: June 15, 2015 August 21: June 30, 2015

*per person double occupancy in Standard Deluxe Rooms The Red Lion Inn has several room types available yet rooms with two beds are limited. Call The Travel Club for room arrangements and triple and single reservations. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Two nights’ first-class accommodations: The Red Lion Inn • Full breakfast • Concert—Tanglewood reserved shed seat • Berkshire Botanical Garden admission • To-Go Picnic Lunch provided by The Red Lion Inn • Parking at hotel

After deadline, call for availability.

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKENDS

OGUNQUIT THEATER WEEKENDS July • August • September • October, 2015

90 minutes from Boston you’ll find J ust “the best vacation to be had in the

INCLUDES:

Vacation State” in Ogunquit, Maine. From its world-class scenery to its joyful art scene reflected in its array of galleries, museums and theater, Ogunquit is New England at its best.

Each of these weekends includes two nights at the Ogunquit River Inn (Colonial Inn for October) and a performance at the famed Ogunquit Playhouse, the Kennebunkport Foodie Tour—visit six Maine-owned foodie sites on a half-mile walking tour—plus two Ogunquit Trolley tokens for transportation to Ogunquit Beach, Ogunquit Village or Perkins Cove. Whether you choose a lovely summer beach weekend, the dog days of summer in September or opt for a lot of “local color” during Fall foliage in October, you’re going to love this getaway.

• Two nights’ accommodations: Ogunquit River Inn (October weekend accommodations: Colonial Inn) • Deluxe continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday • Friday evening performance at Ogunquit Playhouse (Saturday evening performance for Saturday Night Fever) • Sunday Kennebunkport Foodie Walking Tour • Admission to Ogunquit Museum of American Art • Admission to Ogunquit Heritage Museum • Meet and greet assistance • Two Ogunquit Trolley tokens • Luggage handling and parking at hotel

Friday, July 10– Sunday, July 12, 2015

Friday, August 14– Sunday, August 16, 2015

$349

per person double occupancy

RESERVE BY: June 8, 2015 Friday, September 11– Sunday, September 13

$249

per person double occupancy

RESERVE BY: July 27, 2015

$429

per person double occupancy

RESERVE BY: June 29, 2015 Friday, October 16– Sunday, October 18, 2015

$355

per person double occupancy

RESERVE BY: August 19, 2015

Call for single, triple and quad occupancy rates and show information. Per person deposit is $150.

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GETAWAYS to BRUNSWICK, ME with the MAINE STATE MUSIC THEATRE Via Amtrak’s Downeaster June • July • August, 2015

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ere’s a getaway that’s inexpensive, close to home, yet incredibly rewarding. Designed for the independent traveler, this new program lets you choose the show you want to see and your dates of travel. Hop aboard AMTRAK’s Downeaster in Boston and enjoy a scenic and relaxing ride to Brunswick, Maine where you’ll stay at the delightful Brunswick Hotel and Tavern—located in the heart of town and adjacent to Bowdoin College. These “any-time” getaways feature a performance at the highly-regarded Maine State Music Theatre offering Broadway-quality musicals in a beautiful setting on Bowdoin’s historic campus. Named by Smithsonian magazine as one of “The 20 Best Small Towns in America,” Brunswick boasts bricked sidewalks, a village green, historic architecture, restaurants, shops and galleries and a main street named “Maine” Street.

$319

THE FULL MONTY June 3–20

SISTER ACT June 24–July 11

per person double occupancy Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip transportation via AMTRAK, from North Station, Boston (coach class), approximately 3hrs, 20mins - Departures from North Station, Boston: 9:05am, 11:35am - Departures from Brunswick: 5:50 pm • One nights’ accommodations with breakfast: Brunswick Hotel and Tavern (additional nights available on request) • Dinner at the Tavern Restaurant • Orchestra seat at Maine State Music Theatre • Admission to Bowdoin College Museum of Art • Optional add-ons at additional cost: Boothbay Harbor Day Trip; Rockland on Maine Eastern Railroad

THE MUSIC MAN July 15–August 1

YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN August 5–22 No Monday performances; no performance July 4.

Once you’ve picked your show and dates, call us at 617-338-1111 to check availability and reserve!

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAYS

NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE & The Inns of Rockport

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ack by popular demand! Drive Yourself Getaways: enchanting Rockport, Massachusetts—a peaceful, seaside village on Cape Ann with miles of rugged rocky coastline, a vibrant arts community, a small picturesque harbor and historic Bearskin Neck. We’ve paired accommodations at one of the charming Inns of Rockport with tickets for a fabulous musical performance at the award-winning North Shore Music Theatre in nearby Beverly. All you need do is choose the show, the Inn, the date and we’ll do the rest. Stay as many nights as you like!

from $199

pp/do for a one-night stay

MOTIF #1, ROCKPORT

Linden Tree Inn

• 1850 Victorian Bed & Breakfast • All rooms with private bath • 800 feet from the beach and shops • Full breakfast

Seven South Street Inn June 2–14

July 7–19

• Bed & Breakfast built in 1766 • All rooms with private bath • Outdoor pool and beautiful gardens • Gourmet four-course breakfast

Rockport Inn & Suites

• Short walk to downtown • Continental breakfast • Indoor pool, hot tub, fitness room • In-room coffee maker and mini fridge August 11–23

September 29– October 11

INCLUDES:

• One nights’ accommodations at an Inns of Rockport inn (additional nights available upon request) • Performance at North Shore Music Theatre • Admission to the Cape Ann Museum in Gloucester • $25 Dining Gift Card (one per room) • Complimentary taffy sample and coupon from Tuck’s Candies November 3–15

No Monday performances.

Once you’ve picked your show, dates and Inn, call us at 617-338-1111 to check availability and reserve!

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DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAYS

CAPE COD

The Cape Playhouse & Red Jacket Resorts

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e New Englanders know there’s nothing better than a summer getaway to the Cape and savvy Club members know that it’s even better when you add in a great theater performance at the historic Cape Playhouse! Simply choose your preferred resort and show and call us with your dates of travel to check availability and reserve!

1. Pick a Resort:

Blue Rock Golf Resort $339*

• Championship golf course • Heated outdoor pool • Blue Rock Lounge • Access to beach and all amenities of other Red Jacket Resorts

Red Jacket Beach Resort $499* • Oceanfront resort on Nantucket Sound • 1,000 feet of private ocean beach • Full-service resort and spa • Restaurant and lounge • Three heated pools (indoor and outdoor)

* prices are per person double occupancy for a two-night stay

INCLUDES: • Two nights’ accommodations with welcome amenity • Full breakfast

• Performance at The Cape Playhouse in Dennis (just 20 minutes away) • Admission to Cape Cod Museum of Art (next door to the Cape Playhouse)

2. Pick a Show:

June 16–27, 2015

June 30–July 11, 2015

July 14–25, 2015

July 28–August 8, 2015

August 11–22, 2015

August 25–September 5, 2015

No Sunday performances.

Once you’ve picked your show, dates and resort, call us at 617-338-1111 to check availability and reserve!

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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BROADWAY YOUR WAY

WITH

THERE ARE SO MANY GREAT SHOWS! DOCTOR ZHIVAGO

WOLF HALL PARTS ONE AND TWO

FINDING NEVERLAND

IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU

GIGI

THE KING AND I

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS

THE VISIT

A GENTLEMAN’S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER

ONE-NIGHT PACKAGES BEGIN AT JUST $439 PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY available through December 31, 2015

Designed for the independent traveler, this Travel Club service lets you choose your dates of travel and the shows you want to see! Your NYC getaway can last as long as you like and you can go whenever you want. These packages include accommodations at SHERATON TIMES SQUARE (or similar), AMTRAK’S REGIONAL TRAIN SERVICE and a top-price theater ticket. When it comes to deciding which show (or shows) you want to see, call us and we’ll help you choose!

Remember, this is BROADWAY YOUR WAY, so get your calendar and start planning—it’s as easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Pick your dates.

2. Pick your show.

3. Pick up the phone and call 617-338-1111!

Prices vary depending on the season of travel and your choice of theater tickets. Call early for best availability. Please note that weekend performances may be more expensive.

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OCEAN CITY, MARYLAND Sunday, August 23–Wednesday, August 26, 2015

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ur destination is Ocean City—Maryland’s popular Eastern shore resort where ten miles of beach await. Oceanfront accommodations at Dune’s Manor Hotel are near the famed threemile boardwalk and include an oceanfront room with private balcony. Discover nearby Assateague Island, a protected wildlife refuge where the famed ponies still run wild, visit the Ocean City Life Saving Museum and enjoy a free afternoon to wander the shore or enjoy the traditional afternoon tea served on your hotel’s verandah. We’ve also included the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art in nearby Salisbury and free time in charming Berlin—Budget Travel magazine’s “coolest small town in America 2014!”

$699

per person double occupancy $689 per person triple occupancy; $959 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $48. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Three nights’ accommodations: Dune’s Manor Hotel, Ocean City • Six meals: three breakfasts, three dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY: May 18, 2015

After deadline, call for availability.

NIAGARA FALLS

Monday, September 7–Thursday, September 10, 2015

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e know it sounds like a travel cliché, but have you ever really been to Niagara Falls? Discover (or revisit) one of the world’s most amazing natural wonders. Trust us, you’ll be impressed! A morning tour includes it all— the Horseshoe Falls, Canadian Rapids and the Gorge and Whirlpool Rapids. Later you’ll enjoy a stroll around one of the most beautiful towns in Canada—quaint Niagaraon-the-Lake. Our relaxing stay also includes a winery visit with tasting and dinner at the Fallsview Restaurant.

RESERVE BY: June 1, 2015

After deadline, call for availability.

$599

per person double occupancy $589 per person triple occupancy; $789 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $48.

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

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Three nights’ accommodations: Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls, Ontario • Four meals: three breakfasts, one dinner at Fallsview Restaurant • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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HALIFAX, NOVA SCOTIA Yarmouth, NS and Portland, ME

Available June 25–October 15, 2015 Departures on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

THE NOVA STAR FERRY

PLEASANT BAY

Scotia—a rich cultural heritage, N ova breathtaking scenery, a first-class culi-

nary scene and a warm, friendly welcome— sounds pretty good to us! This independent holiday (choose your own vacation time between June and October) starts with AMTRAK’s Downeaster service to Portland, includes overnight accommodations on the Nova Star Cruise Ferry to Yarmouth, N.S. and transfers to Halifax where you’ll stay two nights and see the sights during an included tour. Return to Yarmouth for a one-night stay, board the cruise ferry (with accommodations) for the day-time return sail to Portland and spend the night in Portland. You’ll enjoy world-class cruise ferry service aboard the brand-new, state-of-the-art sailing vessel that offers three dining options, a casino and live entertainment, an art gallery and spa and dutyfree shopping. (Meals not included on cruise.)

HALIFAX

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$1,249

per person double occupancy for Interior Cabin add $50 per person for Exterior Cabin Passport required. Per person deposit is $350.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip AMTRAK Downeaster service from Boston’s North Station to Portland • Round-trip NOVA STAR ferry service from Portland to Yarmouth, NS (interior cabin) • Four night’s superior hotel accommodations: Halifax 2 nights, Yarmouth 1 night, Portland 1 night • All rail station/hotel/ferry terminal transfers • Halifax deluxe city tour • Peggy’s Cove Tour

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Sunday, September 13–Monday, September 14, 2015 Sunday, September 20–Monday, September 21, 2015

he Hamptons—elegance and country charm combined! This overnight getaway to the eastern tip of Long Island begins with the scenic ferry crossing from New London, CT and a visit to the cozy waterfront village of Greenport. We’ve included a wine tasting at the impressive Raphael’s Estate before arrival at your home for the night—Hyatt Place East End in Riverhead.

You’ll enjoy a Hamptons tour that explores scenic South and East Hampton and a visit to charming Sag Harbor before heading to Port Jefferson and the ferry home.

RESERVE BY: June 5, 2015

After deadline, call for availability.

$299

per person double occupancy $289 per person triple occupancy; $369 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $12.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • One nights’ accommodations: Hyatt Place East End, Riverhead, NY • Two meals: one continental breakfast, one dinner • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, ME via Amtrak

Sunday, September 13–Tuesday, September 15, 2015

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his Maine getaway is perfect for capping off the summer—all you need to do is pack! We’ve reserved your spot on Amtrak’s Downeaster, departing from Boston’s North Station—a leisurely two-hour ride brings you to Old Orchard Beach around 11 a.m. Board the trolley for an hour tour of the area’s highlights and transfer to your accommodations at the Sea View Inn—just outside your door are seven miles of white sandy beach. Dining, shopping and entertainment are just a short walk away. The Sea View boasts a large, outdoor heated pool and air-conditioned rooms, and the famous Old Orchard Pier is just a five-minute walk. We’ve included continental breakfasts and dinner at a local restaurant one evening. The rest is up to you!

RESERVE BY: July 6, 2015

$239

per person double occupancy $219 per person triple occupancy; $199 per person quad occupancy; $359 for single reservations.

Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip transportation on AMTRAK, from North Station, Boston (coach class) • Two nights’ accommodations: Sea View Inn • Welcome reception • Deluxe continental breakfast Monday and Tuesday • One dinner at a local restaurant either Sunday or Monday night • Old Orchard Beach Historical Museum admission • Round-trip, train station/hotel trolley transfers • Luggage handling at hotel

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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MACKINAC ISLAND Michigan’s Crown Jewel

Thursday, September 10–Thursday, September 17, 2015

NIAGARA FALLS

$1,439

per person double occupancy

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

RESERVE BY: June 5, 2015

After deadline, call for availability.

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$1,419 per person triple occupancy; $1,879 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $96.

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

INCLUDES:

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

FEATURES:

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

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Depart by motorcoach Rochester Plaza Hotel, Rochester, NY

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

Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI

DAY 7

Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls, ON

DAY 8

Motorcoach home

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

ADIRONDACK HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL Friday, September 18–Sunday, September 20, 2015

$459

per person double occupancy $449 per person triple occupancy; $629 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $18.

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

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t’s hot air balloon season across the country! The 43rd Annual Adirondack Hot Air Balloon Festival is an unforgettable event, rated as one the world’s top 10 balloon festivals. Weather permitting, you’ll witness the early morning mass ascension and evening “Moon Glow.” Enhancing this colorful weekend are a cruise on Lake George and a visit to Saratoga Springs for a tour and free time.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Two nights’ accommodations: Fort William Henry Resort, Lake George • Four meals: two breakfasts, two dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY: June 12, 2015

DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND A FALL WEEKEND on the CAPE

THAT FEELS LIKE SUMMER! Red Jacket Beach Resort

Friday, October 2–Sunday, October 4, 2015

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s a New Englander you already know one of the best-kept secrets of Cape Cod—early autumn might be the ideal time to visit! The crowds have departed and taken the traffic with them. Yet, the Cape still looks and feels like summer with warm sunny days and cool nights. Our hotel, the Red Jacket Beach Resort right on Nantucket Sound in South Yarmouth, offers a beautiful private beach, fullservice spa, indoor pool and three restaurants.

Included activities are admission to the Heritage Museum and Gardens and the Glass Museum in Sandwich (a 15-minute drive).

You’ll have time to explore on your own from Cranberry Bog Tours in Harwich to the annual Cape-wide arts festival, Fall for the Arts. And, who knows, maybe a day at the beach!

RESERVE BY: August 31, 2015

$199

per person double occupancy Call for triple and single reservations. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Two nights’ accommodations: Red Jacket Beach Resort, South Yarmouth • Full American breakfast on Saturday and Sunday • $20 credit (on purchase of $100 of services) at Otis Cole Spa • Two-for-one greens fees at Blue Rock Golf Course (afternoon only) • Welcome amenity • Admission to Heritage Museum and Gardens in Sandwich • Admission to Sandwich Glass Museum • Parking at hotel

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ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA Four Nights in Santa Fe

Thursday, October 1–Monday, October 5, 2015

$1,799

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,799 per person triple occupancy; $2,099 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Travel Insured insurance is $115. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Albuquerque, via a connecting city • Four nights’ first-class accommodations: Lodge at Santa Fe • Six meals: four breakfasts, two dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

up! You won’t believe your eyes! At Albuquerque’s International Balloon L ook 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.

Experience the beauty and charm of the Southwest from your Lodge at Santa Fe accommodations—a Heritage Hotels & Resorts member perched on a hilltop overlooking downtown Santa Fe with views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. You’ll be treated to an excursion to Taos Pueblo—a village inhabited by Native Americans for more than 800 years—and have time for lunch and to explore historic Taos Plaza. At sunrise you’ll witness the opening ceremonies of the 43rd annual Fiesta as hundreds of balloons turn the sky into a picture postcard! Later, you’ll discover Albuquerque’s famous Old Town and take a thrilling ride on the Sandia Peak Tramway, the world’s longest aerial tramway. Your Southwest journeys caps off with a locally guided tour (followed by free time) of Santa Fe. As the day winds down you’ll head back to the Fiesta for the excitement of the Balloon Glow—just before dusk hundreds of balloons are illuminated turning the darkening sky into a dazzling array of color, followed by a fireworks display.

RESERVE BY: May 26, 2015 After deadline, call for availability.

FEATURES:

Excursion to Taos Pueblo and Taos Plaza. Balloon Fiesta morning launch and evening Balloon Glow.

Albuquerque’s Old Town, Sandia Peak Tramway, Santa Fe guided tour including Loretto Chapel.

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VALLEY FORGE, PHILADELPHIA and the 9/11 MEMORIAL Sunday, October 4–Tuesday, October 6, 2015

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his getaway has it all: a great casino experience with accommodations at the new 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 four-masted sailing ship Moshulu and a solemn visit to the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York City.

RESERVE BY: June 26, 2015 For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111.

$379

per person double occupancy $369 per person triple occupancy; $499 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $18.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. Columbus Day Weekend

Friday, October 9–Monday, October 12, 2015

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xperience the memories, monuments and museums of Washington, D.C. Touring with your local guide includes Arlington National Cemetery and The Vietnam and World War II memorials.

You’ll enjoy a day to explore on your own and we’ll provide transportation to the Mall area to get you started. Highlighting your weekend is a twilight tour of the illuminated monuments with stops at the Lincoln and Jefferson memorials.

RESERVE BY: July 3, 2015

After deadline, call for availability.

$569

per person double occupancy $549 per person triple occupancy; $749 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $48.

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

INCLUDES:

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

FEATURES:

Washington, D.C. guided tour, including Arlington National Cemetery, U.S. Capitol photo stop, Vietnam Memorial, World War II Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial. Dinner on own in historic Alexandria. Coach transportation to the Mall area. Evening Illuminated Monument tour. United States Air Force Memorial.

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MEMPHIS & NASHVILLE Saturday, October 3–Thursday, October 8, 2015

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$1,699

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,679 per person triple occupancy; $2,109 for single reservations. Travel Insured insurance waiver is $115. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Memphis and Nashville to Boston, via a connecting city • Five nights’ hotel accommodations • Eight meals: five breakfasts, three dinners • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Memphis tour, excursion to Graceland, Nashville tour including Music Row, RCA Studio B, Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, Grand Ole Opry performance reserved seat, excursion to Lynchburg and Jack Daniel’s Distillery.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Flight from Boston

DAYS 1–2 Sheraton Hotel, Memphis DAYS 3–5 Opryland Hotel, Nashville DAY 6

Return flight to Boston

RESERVE BY: May 26, 2015 RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

Nashville photo: Kaldari/Wikipedia.com

ou’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-B-Que. Nashville, where country music was born, has become the new darling of the South; it was one of the most popular international travel destinations of 2014 and ranked #15 on The New York Times list of 52 Places to Go in 2014. We’ll hit the highlights as we visit famous Music Row, Historic RCA Studio B, the Parthenon and the one-of-a-kind Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Nashville’s musical legacy is best preserved at the Grand Ole Opry and we have reserved seats for an evening performance before a day of touring that starts in Lynchburg at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery and ends with dinner and entertainment at the famed Wildhorse Saloon.

MONTREAL GETAWAY Columbus Day Weekend

Saturday, October 10–Monday, October 12, 2015

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ne of our favorite getaway destinations!

Join us this Columbus Day weekend and experience the ever-chic, ever-cosmopolitan city of Montreal. You’ll enjoy elegant, centrally located accommodations and dinner at Restaurant de Vieux Port in Old Montreal.

An included tour features many city highlights, including Old Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica and Mount Royal Park. You may also try your luck at the Casino on an included visit. En route to Boston you’ll have some free time at the Church Street Marketplace in Burlington, VT to have lunch or visit the shops.

RESERVE BY: July 3, 2015

After deadline, call for availability.

$449

per person double occupancy $439 per person triple occupancy; $619 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $18.

Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Two nights’ accommodations: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth • Three meals: two breakfasts, one dinner • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

NEW ORLEANS and THE GULF COAST

Sunday, November 1–Friday, November 6, 2015

$1,649

per person double occupancy

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eserve 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. Visit the Beauvoir-Jefferson Davis Home and Presidential Library and the NASA John C. Stennis Space Center. Arrive in New Orleans and take in the sights with your local guide as you visit the Lakefront, St. Charles Avenue, Jackson Square and famous St. Louis #3 Cemetery. Your accommodations in The Big Easy are superbly located in a private residential area of the French Quarter. At the New Orleans School of Cooking you’ll have dinner and learn how to cook Louisiana-style! Enjoy an excursion along the River Road to beautiful Oak Alley Plantation. We’ll wind up this southern adventure with the traditional jazz brunch buffet at the historic Court of Two Sisters.

RESERVE BY: June 24, 2015

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,629 per person triple occupancy; $2,149 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Travel Insured insurance is $115.

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

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to New Orleans via a connecting city • Five nights’ first-class 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 • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAY THANKSGIVING in MAINE at the Bethel Inn

Wednesday, November 25–Saturday, November 28, 2015

turkey to cook, no dishes to wash, no N o guests who won’t leave—The Travel

Club makes it happen with our tradition of “holiday alternatives”—equally memorable and a lot less work! This year we’re sending you to Bethel—“Maine’s Most Beautiful Mountain Village,” and a classic New England resort, the Bethel Inn—located right on the village common. Thanksgiving Day starts with a guided walking tour of historic Bethel followed by the grand dinner buffet. We’ve also included admission to the Bethel Wares Fair craft show (held right at the inn), a horse-drawn carriage ride and a tour of the Balsam Fir Factory. Scrumptious food, elegant country surroundings, Black Friday shopping…this getaway has it all!

RESERVE BY: October 5, 2015

$429

per person double occupancy $399 per person triple occupancy, $375 per person quad occupancy; $619 for single reservations. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Three nights’ superior accommodations: Bethel Inn, Bethel • Welcome reception • Full breakfasts daily • Dinner at Bethel Inn either Wednesday or Friday evening • Thanksgiving Dinner at Bethel Inn • Guided walking tour of Bethel Village • Horse-drawn carriage ride • Admission to Bethel Wares Fair (Black Friday craft show) • Admission to Balsam Fir Factory • Luggage and handling

TRAVELER REVIEWS “I have been a member of the Club for many years and enjoyed every experience.”

—November 2013

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BREWERS FESTIVAL WEEKEND Portland, ME

Saturday, November 7–Sunday, November 8, 2015 aside blueberries, lobster and L.L. S tep Bean—we’re heading to vibrant, stylish,

one-of-a-kind Portland for beer! With almost 30 breweries and beer pubs scattered over the state, Maine is a local craft beer paradise and we’ll be your designated driver! Amtrak’s Downeaster (departs Boston at 9 a.m.) arrives in Portland before noon. We’ll then jump on the Portland Pour Tour—stops at three breweries, including lunch at Sebago Brewing Company.

Saturday night we’ll enjoy the 21st Annual Maine Brewers Festival (12 sampling tickets and transportation included). You’ll taste some of the best micro brews in the country while enjoying great food and music. On Sunday you’ll have time to explore the Old Port and the celebrated Arts District.

RESERVE BY: September 11, 2015 Space is limited.

$379

per person double occupancy $359 per person triple occupancy, $345 per person quad occupancy; $479 for single reservations. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip transportation on Amtrak, from North Station, Boston (coach class) • One nights’ accommodations: Holiday Inn by the Bay, including Sunday buffet breakfast • Lunch at Sebago Brewing Company • Admission to Maine Brewers Festival evening session • Guided Portland Pour Tour • Round-trip train station/hotel transfers included with tours • Meet and greet service upon arrival in Portland • Luggage handling

SARATOGA SPRINGS VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS Thursday, December 3–Friday, December 4, 2015 the magic of the season with a visit to C elebrate historic Saratoga Springs and its 29th Annual

Victorian Streetwalk. Begin with lunch at a charming inn followed by a guided tour and visit to Batcheller Mansion. In the evening you’ll return to Saratoga Springs for the Streetwalk— the entire center of town is closed to traffic and perfect for strolling; carolers delight the crowds; and more than 50 venues offer entertainment and shopping. As you return to Massachusetts you’ll stop at the Festival of Decorated Trees at the Berkshire Museum and enjoy a fabulous lunch at the popular Red Lion Inn in Stockbridge.

RESERVE BY: August 28, 2015

$299

per person double occupancy $289 per person triple occupancy; $339 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $12. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • One nights’ accommodations: Hilton Garden Inn, Saratoga Springs, NY • Three meals: one breakfast, two lunches • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

After deadline, call for availability.

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DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND

CHRISTMASTIME in NEWPORT, RI

Friday, December 4–Sunday, December 6, 2015 The Travel Club for the 44th annual J oin Christmas in Newport—a city-wide fes-

tival celebrating the glorious traditions of the holidays. Your accommodations at The Hotel Viking place you in the center of the celebrations where you’ll enjoy historic buildings decked out in holiday finery, fun (and free) events and wonderful shopping. The magnificent historic houses put on an amazing holiday display of spectacular evergreens, decorated trees, plus thousands of poinsettias and wreaths. We’ve included a ticket to the Holiday Evening at The Breakers on Saturday, from 6pm. We’ve also arranged a Newport Gourmet Walking Tour of Bellevue Avenue on Saturday afternoon.

$359

per person double occupancy Call for triple and single reservations. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Two nights’ four-star accommodations: The Hotel Viking, Newport • Continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday • Holiday Evening at The Breakers • Newport Gourmet Walking Tour • Luggage handling at hotel • Parking at hotel Book early—this sells out every year!

RESERVE BY: September 1, 2015

NIAGARA FALLS & the Festival of Lights

Friday, December 4–Sunday, December 6, 2015

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verybody loves a sparkling display of lights and decorations at holiday time, and this getaway to Niagara Falls and the Winter Festival of Lights delivers brilliantly. You’ll check in at the outstanding Sheraton on the Falls, adjacent to Casino Niagara and within walking distance of the Falls and shopping area.

The highlight of dinner in the hotel’s Fallsview Room is exactly that—a stunning Falls view! Tour the village of Niagara-onthe-Lake, the magnificent poinsettia displays in the Niagara Greenhouses, and enjoy a chocolate tasting at Chocolate FX! As darkness descends, the Festival’s lights ignite and the Falls are illuminated by a fabulous palette of color.

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$399

per person double occupancy $389 per person triple occupancy; $479 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $18. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Two nights’ accommodations: Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls, ON • Four meals: two buffet breakfasts, two dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY: August 28, 2015 After deadline, call for availability.

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DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND CHRISTMAS by the SEA

OGUNQUIT, MAINE

Friday, December 11–Sunday, December 13, 2015

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

$279

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

Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

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

RESERVE BY: October 21, 2015

DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAY NEW YEAR’S in BOSTON

Thursday, December 31, 2015–Friday, January 1, 2016

ew Year’s Eve is the perfect time to get away even if it’s not too far. Cruise into the New Year with a one-night stay at the InterContinental Boston, a AAA Four Diamond landmark, luxury hotel on the revitalized, historic waterfront. You’ll celebrate the last hours of 2015 aboard the Odyssey and enjoy a special dinner cruise with a front row seat to view Boston Harbor’s First Night Fireworks Display. This five-hour party features live entertainment and dancing, hors d’oeuvres, threecourse plated dinner service and midnight champagne toast. Your deluxe accommodations include high-speed internet, cable/satellite TV, blackout drapes and sound system. Once you’ve arisen in 2016, you may want to indulge in the state-of-the-art health and fitness club, indoor heated pool and steam rooms or just enjoy a peaceful walk through the quiet streets of Boston.

$399

per person double occupancy Call for triple and single reservations.

Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

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

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

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Did You Know?

Did you know that The Travel Club has some of the lowest single supplements in the industry?

Do you love to travel but don’t always have a companion who wants to go to the same place you do? Are you a little worried about traveling on your own, not to mention planning a trip by yourself? More and more travelers are choosing to see the world as singles—able to go where they want, see what they want and not have to worry about someone else’s preferences! Sound like you?

On the following pages (39–47) you’ll find an assortment of “Independent City Stays.” These 3-, 5- or 6-night programs are perfect for the solo traveler. This is independent travel for people who love to explore on their own, but want all the convenience, security and economy of group travel.

These programs include escorted round-trip airport-to-hotel transfers, sometimes a welcome beverage on arrival and usually an included tour. We provide you with the emergency contact number of your program host/hostess and our staff includes lots of sightseeing information in your final document package—in case you’re just not sure what to see first!

You might find The Club’s exclusive escorted tours (pages 48–57) even more appealing.

These week-long vacations are accompanied by a local Tour Manager and nearly every tour we operate has three or four persons traveling by themselves.

And, we have some of the lowest single supplements in travel today, very often less than $300. So, if you’ve been hesitant about traveling solo, don’t be—”we’ve got your back,” as they say!

Did you know that special pricing may be available for groups?

Do you love to travel with family and friends?

Do your co-workers look to you when you’re talking vacation plans? Are you part of a social group looking for a great destination?

If so, you are a group leader and we want to talk to you!

The Travel Club can help you plan a customized tour just for your group or include you in one of our existing departures. Special group pricing may be available, call for details.

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PARIS ESCAPE

Saturday, October 24–Friday, October 30, 2015

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his Travel Club classic remains one of the best values in travel today! We’ve chosen accommodations in the heart of Montparnasse, located along the northern edge of the 14th arrondissement, known for its lively nightlife, much of which is based around historic brasseries like La Coupole, La Rotonde and Le Select. Once a warren of artists’ studios and swinging cafés, this neighborhood takes you back to the café society of the early 20th century—imagine having a drink with Picasso, Modigliani, Hemingway, Man Ray or Trotsky. Don’t miss the rooftop terrace of Tour Montparnasse for the best panoramic view of the city and treat yourself to a cocktail at Le Bar Américain on the 56th floor. The Hotel Villa Modigliani offers a secluded inner courtyard and garden, proximity to the Jardin du Luxembourg and Saint Germain des Prés, and is also convenient to the Paris Metro. This neighborhood is perfect for strolling, dining, and shopping in the Galeries Lafayette Montparnasse.

You may want to visit Rue d’Odessa for its countless pancake houses (a specialty from France’s Brittany region) and the pedestrianized Rue Daguerre.

$1,999

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES:

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

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50 R S $2 L FO ION Y A AT L ON TION ERV DI ES Sunday, November 1–Saturday, November 7, 2015 AD LE R G N SI $1,759

ROMAN HOLIDAY

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,009 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.

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VATICAN MUSEUM

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he 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. By member request, we’ve chosen accommodations at the Hotel Medici (an elegant 19th-century building)—just a short walk from Rome’s Villa Borghese Park and Porta Pia, an area full of local restaurants. 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 at Piazza Navona—buy your wine, bread, cheese and enjoy a picnic as you people watch. We’ve included “jump-the-line” tickets for the Vatican Museum. (Tip: mail your postcards from inside Vatican City for the unique stamps and postmark.) The weather in November is perfect for sightseeing and you’re more likely to encounter Romans than tourists! You’ll discover the treasures of this immense open-air museum go hand-in-hand with Rome’s more tangible pleasures—legendary cuisine, cutting-edge fashion and shopping!

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• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Rome • Five nights’ superior three-star accommodations: Hotel Medici • Welcome beverage on arrival • American buffet breakfast daily • Half-day guided panoramic motorcoach tour • Half-day guided Vatican tour • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers

RESERVE BY: July 24, 2015 ASK ABOUT OUR LOW-COST EXTENSIONS! VISIT FLORENCE OR VENICE! TRAVELER REVIEWS “The trip was great with top hotel, good location, fine breakfast, interesting bus tour and included travel arrangements through the Travel Club. Many thanks for a wonderful time in Rome.”

—Claudia H.

ROME

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VENICE

Tuesday, November 3–Monday, November 9, 2015 $2,179* Saturday, April 16–Friday, April 22, 2016 $2,559*

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ccupying 117 islands in the azure waters of the Adriatic, Venice is a watery labyrinth of canals, bridges and the world’s most famous sandbar, the Lido. Enjoy a half-day guided walking tour to acquaint you with this exotic lagoon city.

The heart of Venice, Piazza San Marco, looks as perfect as a film set, and the panorama across the water is precisely as Canaletto painted. The Grand Canal is the most beautiful “street” in Venice, surrounded by opulent architecture and bustling with water-craft! There’s more to Venice than its past glories—follow narrow streets to tiny piazzas, stroll the quayside promenade lined with restaurants and cafés, then stop at Gelateria Nico, the perfect spot to indulge the twin Venetian passions: watching boats and eating gelato!

RESERVE BY: November Date: July 26, 2015 April Date: September 30, 2015

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. * Prices are per person double occupancy. Single reservations: November $2,569; April $3,099. Triple accommodations may be available upon request.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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

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BARCELONA HOLIDAY An Independent Adventure

Sunday, November 8–Saturday, November 14, 2015

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cosmopolitan, historic, stunning—the C hic, 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. Enjoy the bohemian district of Raval or visit Poble Espanyol—a small replica village with its array of craft shops selling traditional goods—and the home of the famous flamenco show at Tablao de Carmen.

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!

RESERVE BY: July 31, 2015

$1,729

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,029 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Air France flights from Boston to Barcelona, via Paris • Five nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel Expo • Welcome beverage on arrival • Buffet breakfast daily • Half-day guided panoramic motorcoach tour of Barcelona • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers

¿SABÍA USTED? (DID YOU KNOW?) In Barcelona, people live to eat! A typical day starts with something light, perhaps a café con leche with toast or biscuits. Around 11am, it’s time for a ‘real’ breakfast—a sandwich or croissant. Lunch occurs between 2 and 3pm and often consists of a starter, main course and dessert. Supper time is traditionally between 9 and 10pm yet, at times, may be even later. A piece of local advice: make the ‘wait’ between lunch and dinner easier by snacking at a tapas bar at 5:30pm and then again at 7:30pm. You can exercise when you return home!

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FLORENCE GETAWAY

Sunday, November 8–Saturday, November 14, 2015

is a stunning medieval city conF lorence sidered to be one of the world’s most

beautiful with its palaces, churches and museums. Don’t be overwhelmed by this breathtaking collection—we’ve included a half-day walking tour to acquaint you with the city’s most famous areas and a “skip-the-line” visit to the Uffizi Gallery. (Be sure to hit the third level where you’ll get marvelous views of the Ponte Vecchio!) Don’t miss the delightful antique flea markets at Piazza dei Ciompi, the jewelry shops along Ponte Vecchio, the Boboli Gardens, and the espresso cafés along the Piazza della Repubblica. You’ll enjoy Florence in the off-season when it’s less congested and easier to get a table at restaurants!

RESERVE BY: July 31, 2015

$1,759

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,045 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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

WANT TO ADD A FEW DAYS IN ROME? ASK ABOUT A LOW-COST EXTENSION! TRAVELER REVIEWS “A wonderful experience! I would go again!”—Ann M.

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The Wit and Welcome of

DUBLIN

Exclusive Travel Club Vacation

Saturday, November 14–Friday, November 20, 2015

ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL

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ublin is the city that gave us James Joyce and Oscar Wilde, Guinness and U2. It’s where the locals are happy to see you and all seem to have a relative in Boston! Alive with hustle and bustle and justifiably proud of its reputation for “craic,” a general good-time atmosphere—Dublin is vibrant. Famous for its pubs with their traditional entertainment and impromptu sing-alongs, Dublin can also boast of its trendy shops, chic restaurants and art galleries. Homebase for this delightful getaway is our four-star boutique hotel centrally located on lovely Merrion Square. Our visit includes a half-day panoramic coach tour of Dublin and a full-day excursion north for a visit to Belfast and admission to the famous Titanic Museum Belfast. During leisure time we may want to visit nearby Trinity College to view the amazing Book of Kells (a beautifully illustrated manuscript written around 800 A.D.) and St. Patrick’s Cathedral. We’ll have time to stroll the lovely Georgian streets of Merrion Square or visit the Guinness Storehouse. Dublin is a treasure—a cosmopolitan capital with its traditional culture brilliantly preserved.

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GUINNESS STOREHOUSE

$1,649

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,649 per person triple occupancy; $1,999 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $400.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Aer Lingus flights from Boston to Dublin • Five nights’ four-star accommodations: O’Callaghan Davenport Hotel (or similar) • Breakfast daily • Half-day panoramic coach tour of Dublin • Full-day excursion to Belfast including Titanic Museum Belfast admission • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Irish driver/guide

RESERVE BY: July 13, 2015 RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

LONDON

Long Thanksgiving Getaway Exclusive Travel Club Vacation

NO FL N-S IG TO HT P S!

Wednesday, November 25–Sunday, November 29, 2015

WESTMINSTER ABBEY

is where we’ll find four world L ondon Heritage Sites—The Tower of London,

Westminster Abbey, Maritime Greenwich, and Kew Royal Botanic Gardens—more than two hundred free-admission 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 panoramic highlights tour and skip-the-line, fast-track admission to the London Eye on Friday morning. This independent program, exclusive to The Travel Club, lets you decide what you’d like to see (although we’ll give you a list of our favorites)—without having to take time off from work or school. It’s the perfect opportunity to get away.

RESERVE BY: August 17, 2015

BIG BEN

$1,799

per person double occupancy

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

Call for triple and single accommodations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Virgin Atlantic flights from Boston to London • Three nights’ four-star accommodations: Radisson Blu Edwardian Kenilworth • London Eye Fast Track admission • Guided panoramic highlights tour • Breakfast daily • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers

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

FLORENCE

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isit two of the world’s most extraordinary cities on this classic Italian vacation. One of the cultural capitals of the world, Florence is magnetic and romantic and, in many ways, hardly changed since the Renaissance—magnificent art and stunning architecture surround you. But, the magic of Florence doesn’t stop there. Wander its narrow streets and discover amazing markets (San Lorenzo), distinctive neighborhoods (the Oltrarno) and green spaces (Boboli Gardens) that are every bit as glorious as the David and the Duomo. We’ll enjoy an included guided walking tour of the historic center as well as a visit to the Uffizi Gallery.

After three nights in Florence, we’ll head south to Rome, stopping en route for a walking tour of beautiful Siena, whose medieval piazza is shaped like a scallop shell. “A city that counted,” Lonely Planet says of Rome— during its long history as the capital of the Roman empire and then as the seat of papal power, Rome has always been center stage.

Enjoy three nights in this indescribable city, get acquainted on a panoramic coach tour and a skip-the-line Vatican tour. Rome today is a thrilling place to visit: antiquity is everywhere (Colosseum and Forum), as are take-yourbreath-away sights like St. Peter’s Square and Basilica and the Sistine Chapel. And, yet, you may discover that the chief allure of Rome is the lifestyle, the “dolce vita” you experience at an outdoor café table in an ancient piazza, tossing a coin into a likely fountain (there are dozens) or watching the spectacular sunset from the Pincio Gardens.

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COLOSSEUM, ROME

$2,499

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES:

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

FEATURES:

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

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

PORTUGUESE RIVIERA February School Vacation Week

Friday, February 12–Friday, February 19, 2016

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$1,899

per person double occupancy

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

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

CASCAIS HARBOR

with us to the “Playground of Kings” as C ome we head to Cascais, the gem of the

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

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

FEATURES:

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

RESERVE BY: September 30, 2015 TRAVELER REVIEWS “Another great trip by The Travel Club. Just enough free time and touring. Our guide was fabulous and always willing and able to answer questions. Hotel accommodations in great location with magnificent ocean views. Thank you!”

—Maryanne M.

PENA PALACE IN SINTRA

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LEGENDARY ITALY

Como, Sanremo, Parma & Tuscany Saturday, September 12–Tuesday, September 22, 2015

MILAN DUOMO

$3,219

BELLAGIO, LAKE COMO

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his breathtaking combination of some of our favorite places in Italy, brought together for the first time in a single fabulous trip, was designed by one of our most popular Tour Directors: Gabriella. If you’ve had the pleasure of traveling with her on one of our Tuscany tours, you know how perfect this will be! We begin with a twonight stay in lovely and magical Lake Como, where sparkling blue waters are back-dropped by Alpine peaks, and enjoy a cruise to the legendary village of Bellagio. En route to Sanremo, we’ll stop for a tour of fashionable Milan and see the Gothic Milan Duomo, the Galleria and the museum at La Scala Opera House. A favored getaway destination since the mid-1700s, charming Sanremo has a long stretch of beach and lively harbor, an impressive casino and a medieval center, called La Pigna. From this ideal location on Italy’s Riviera we’ll hit the glitzy, ritzy French Riviera for an excursion to Nice and St. Paul de Vence.

When we think of Parma we might think of the three Ps: prosciutto, parmigiano and pasta. During our visit we’ll also discover that Parma is an elegant city with a small historic district and a 12th-century Baptistery that is considered one of Italy’s most interesting buildings. Enjoy a city tour and excursion to Castello di Fotanellato—a moated fortress/residence from the Middle Ages. Our holiday ends with a few days in Tuscany amid a striking landscape of medieval hilltop villages, hillsides planted with olives and vineyards and lonely stands of cypress trees. Two full-day excursions introduce us to Florence, Lucca and Pisa.

Mamma mia, what a vacation this will be!

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per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,549 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Milan and Florence to Boston, via Rome • Nine nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Thirteen meals: nine breakfasts, four dinners with wine • Wine tasting and light lunch at Frattoria Il Poggio in Montecarlo • Balsamic vinegar and parmigiano tasting • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–3 Hotel Tre Re, Como DAYS 4–5 Hotel Nazionale, Sanremo DAYS 6–7 Hotel Button, Parma DAYS 8–10 Grand Hotel Plaza, Montecatini Terme DAY 11

Return flight to Boston

FEATURES:

Lake Como: excursion to Bellagio. Milan city tour. Sanremo: excursion to Nice and St. Paul de Vence. Parma: city tour and visit to Castello di Fontanellato. Modena. Montecatini Terme: excursion to Florence including half-day guided walking tour; excursion to Lucca and Pisa.

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

SWISS and ITALIAN CHARM Saturday, September 19–Sunday, September 27, 2015

$2,759

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,039 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

LAKE MAGGIORE

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n Northern Italy’s Lombardy province, where the Alps give way to Switzerland, we’ll discover deep water blue lakes, smart resort towns, ancient villages, fortified castles and lush gardens. In Baveno, a popular resort on Lake Maggiore flanked by cypress trees, dotted with villas and beloved by Winston Churchill and Queen Victoria, we’ll enjoy accommodations directly on the lakefront in a converted 18th-century villa. During excursions to Isola Bella, quiet and secluded Lake Orta and romantic Bellagio on Lake Como, we’ll visit elegant palaces, terraced gardens and cobblestoned medieval squares while wandering along lakeside promenades. We’ll have some time to browse along the famous Via Nassa in Lugano, Switzerland and see the highlights of Milan in a half-day tour.

The highlight of this holiday may be the fullday 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 as well as a trio of castles listed with UNESCO.

RESERVE BY: June 11, 2015

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

FEATURES:

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

MILAN

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CLASSIC TUSCANY

Siena

$2,559* Saturday, April 23–Sunday, May 1, 2016 $2,599*

CINQUE TERRE

TUSCANY

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gorgeous, sun-drenched climate; romantic, rustic surroundings; traditional, delicious cuisine—experience the Italy of your dreams in Tuscany. We’ll begin by flying to Rome then connecting to Florence and checking into the beautiful Grand Hotel Plaza in the exclusive spa resort of Montecatini Terme. From there we’ll embark on excursions through the Tuscan countryside, visiting Florence—“The Cradle of the Renaissance”—and home to the Academy of Fine Arts, the Duomo and Palazzo Vecchio—stunning Lucca, beautiful Siena and astonishing San Gimignano. Near the end of the week we’ll explore the Cinque Terre, five small villages accessible only by foot or boat. This fabulous trip is led by experts so, instead of struggling with guidebooks, we can concentrate on taking photos and, of course, taking in the wondrous surroundings of Tuscany.

RESERVE BY: October Date: July 1, 2015 April Date: September 30, 2015

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. * Prices are per person double occupancy. Single reservations: October $2,799; April $2,829. Triple accommodations may be available upon request.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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

TRAVELER REVIEWS “I chose this trip because it was to a beautiful area. It was perfect! Loved the beautiful hotel, the comfortable bus rides, the various excursions, the delicious food and the caring, friendly staff. Our tour guide, Gabriella, was smart, capable and helpful. I have traveled throughout the world with many guides and would rate her as outstanding. As for value, The Travel Club truly created a wonderful adventure, at a most reasonable cost!”

—Marcia R.

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IC SA EA M S E 20 Capri, Positano, Pompeii and Ravello 14 !

Saturday, October 17–Sunday, October 25, 2015 Saturday, April 16–Sunday, April 24, 2016 Saturday, May 7–Sunday, May 15, 2016

THE AMALFI COAST

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he Amalfi Coast has attracted visitors for thousands of years; even the ancient Romans knew a great vacation spot when they saw it! Today this 50 km long stretch of paradise continues to entrance visitors with its panoramic vistas, sun-washed, cliffside villages and, of course, its unmatched Italian style and culture. There is no more beautiful and romantic coastline in the world and the Club has become justly famous for its Amalfi Coast tour. Homebase is a charming hotel in Maiori with its long, wide beach. From there we’ll set out on a new adventure each day—a guided tour of the excavations at Pompeii followed by a winery visit; a fullday 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!

FEATURES:

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

POSITANO

$2,599

per person double occupancy

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

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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

RESERVE BY: October Date: July 1, 2015 April and May Dates: September 30, 2015 TRAVELER REVIEWS

“We loved this trip. The group was just the right size and the trips were very well organized yet at the same time we had free time to explore on our own. Maiori was a great location and the hotel was beautiful. The view from the winery near Vesuvius was breathtaking and the owner made us feel very welcome.”

—Michelle N.

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T OU AR! CLASSIC SICILY S LL Y YE E Palermo, Agrigento and Taormina S ER V Saturday, October 24–Sunday, November 1, 2015 E is dramatic—in every sense of the word.

S icily Lying only 80 miles from the coast of North

Africa, Sicily has seen invaders—Greeks, Romans, Arabs, French and many more—all attracted to its beauty, fertility and magic. That doesn’t sound all that dramatic, you say? Try this: Sicily is both blessed by the spectacular, turquoise Mediterranean Sea and cursed by volcanoes and earthquakes. Not enough? Quintes­sentially Italian yet uniquely Sicilian, the island has seen plagues, family vendettas, poverty and prosperity.

It has always attracted poets, painters and lovers of beauty. It has mountains and beaches and vineyards; its cities and towns are both ancient and modern. In short—it’s dramatic! Join us this October as we explore Sicily from the storied streets of Palermo to the most famous of all Italian resort towns—Taormina. In between, we’ll visit Marsala and sip wine; spend a day marveling at the Greek temples in Agrigento; wander the streets of Catania; and, finally, discover the charms of Taormina, to this day, a hot spot for the rich and famous. We’ll be treated to an excursion to Mount Etna and have plenty of time to explore on our own. Now that’s dramatic!

TRAVELER REVIEWS

TAORMINA

$2,719

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,969 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1 DAYS 2–4 DAY 5 DAYS 6–8 DAY 9 “This trip was very informative. The various places chosen for the tours were extremely interesting and beautiful. Everything went as scheduled. Our tour manager, Rosa, was exceptional! My husband and I truly enjoyed this trip! Thank you, Show of the Month Club.”

—Jeannette S.

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Overnight flight from Boston Hotel Garibaldi, Palermo Hotel Kaos, Agrigento Hotel Continentale, Taormina Return flight to Boston

FEATURES:

Guided full-day tour of Palermo; full-day excursion to Erice and Marsala including wine tasting and Sicilian snacks; tour of the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento; visit to Catania; half-day walking tour of Taormina, half-day excursion to Mount Etna.

RESERVE BY: July 16, 2015 RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

A WEEK IN SIENA, TUSCANY With Three Hands-On Cooking Lessons Saturday, November 7–Sunday, November 15, 2015

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us in Tuscany for hands-on cooking J oin lessons complemented by fantastic sight-

seeing, a wine tasting and free time to enjoy the delights of beautiful Siena. We’ll roll up our sleeves at the Lella Cesari Ciampoli Cooking School of Siena where hands-on lessons will be followed by dinner with wine.

Established in 1996 as Siena’s first culinary school for foreigners, the school is located in a 13th century building near the Piazza del Campo in Siena’s historic center—and is just 15 minutes from our centrally-located hotel.

Each lesson includes the preparation of antipasto, first course, entree with side dish and dessert! From the maze of narrow streets to the original city wall fortifications, visiting medieval Siena is literally a trip back in time.

Today the Campo (probably the site of a Roman forum) is a large open square, surrounded by charming restaurants, cafés and shops housed in old ornate buildings. We’ll enjoy a walking tour of Siena and excursions to incomparable Florence, Cortona (Under the Tuscan Sun) and the mysterious hill town of San Gimignano and be treated to a wine tasting (with bruschetta, olive oil, bread, olives and the local pecorino cheese) at the Fattoria Poggio Alloro.

RESERVE BY: July 30, 2015

$2,529

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,779 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Florence, via Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel Athena, Siena • Ten meals: seven breakfasts, three dinners with wine • Three hands-on cooking lessons at the Lella Cesari Ciampoli Cooking School • Wine tasting with local snacks at Fattoria Poggio Alloro • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Half-day guided Siena walking tour. Full-day excursion to Florence with half-day guided walking tour.

Half-day excursion to Cortona with guided walking tour. Half-day excursion to San Gimignano.

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

the best way to explore a place S ometimes you’ve never been is on foot and that’s what

we’ll do on this new Italian vacation. Pack your walking shoes, binoculars and your camera and join us on the Ligurian coast—the Italian Riviera. For the next week we’ll embark on walking excursions to some stunning places.

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

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SESTRI LEVANTE

$2,999

per person double occupancy

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

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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

TRIP PLANNER:

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

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

ENCHANTING UMBRIA Food, Wine and Landscapes

Saturday, May 7–Sunday, May 15, 2016

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

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

What a delicious holiday!

RESERVE BY: September 30, 2015

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$3,199

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES:

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

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

Friday, May 13–Sunday, May 22, 2016 The Travel Club on our annual President’s J oin Trip, hosted and escorted by Travel Club head,

Tim Montgomery. This exclusive new itinerary offers a week-long exploration of some legendary and colorful seaside resorts—and temps should be in the 70s. We’ll start in Tropea, Calabria—a maze of pretty lanes, piazzas and palazzi—on the stretch of coastline called the “Coast of the Gods.”

Dramatic cliffs and soft, sandy beaches complement an array of small artisan shops and cafés. Centrally located accommodations at Hotel Tropis provide a pool and full-service spa. We’ll enjoy a private walking tour of Tropea’s highlights and end the day enjoying the breathtaking sunset from a lovely café on the cliffs. Hydrofoil service brings us from Reggio Calabria to the island of Lipari, and we’ll stay in Lipari Town—a busy little port with a pretty, pastel-colored seafront—at the Grand Arciduca, four-star accommodations with a 19th-century Sicilian style and offering a swimming pool and spa services. A get-acquainted tour includes a stop at the Belvedere Quattrocchi—called “Four Eyes” for its marvelous coastal panorama—and concludes with lunch, with wine, at a local seafood restaurant.

Be sure to head to Via Vittorio Emanuele—a lively thoroughfare lined with cafés, bars and restaurants—for your after-dinner stroll. We’ll end our vacation in Taormina, a breathtaking paradise where history meets “la dolce vita.” This ancient town is Sicily’s jewel with quaint streets packed with color and charm, boutiques and cafés. The Hotel Continental, located in the historic center of Taormina is just steps shops, cafés and restaurants and boasts an unparalleled panoramic view of Mt. Etna from its terrace. Enjoy a guided walking tour including the ancient Greco-Roman theatre and a full-day excursion to the spectacular archaeological site at Siracusa and Ortigia Island. This unique vacation is all about fun, relaxation and discovery.

Limited to 21 travelers.

RESERVE BY: September 30, 2015

SANTA MARIA DELL’ISOLA MONASTERY

$3,399

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES:

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

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–3 Hotel Tropis, Tropea DAYS 4–6 Hotel Arciduca, Lipari DAYS 7–9 Hotel Continental, Taormina DAY 10 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES:

Half-day guided walking tour of Tropea. Half-day guided tour of Lipari Island and lunch with wine. Half-day guided walking tour of Taormina, full-day guided excursion to Siracusa and Ortigia Island. OPTIONALS: Lipari—Excursion to Vulcano Island; Excursion to Panarea & Stromboli.

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

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ave you heard of the Cilento Coast?

Come with The Travel Club and see what we’ve discovered! South of the Amalfi Coast is a treasure trove, bustling traditional towns and landscapes that are both authentic and enchanting. This dramatic coastline of rocky coves, wild flowers, crystal-clear water and plunging cliffs is off the typical tourist radar—the Italians have long kept it to themselves. We’ll spend three nights in the historic center of Santa Maria Di Castellabate—a former fishing village of pastel-colored houses and ancient palazzi, lively restaurants and intriguing shops. Enjoy excursions to Paestum—a fascinating archaeological find and the site of some of the best-preserved Greek temples on the Mediterranean—and Acciaroli—a jewel of the Cilento coast with traditional houses, narrow cobbled alleys and a harborside promenade dotted with cafés and said to be a favorite of Hemingway’s during his Italian travels. Sorrento will be our base for the next four nights and we’ll stop en route in Ravello—“the best view on the Amalfi Coast,” says Forbes—for a tour of this cliff-top village and lunch. The following day we’ll cruise over to Ischia Island, a wonder of lush greenery, peaceful seaside towns and postcard panoramas, and enjoy a guided tour that includes the La Mortella Botanical Gardens and the Aragonese Castle; followed by a visit to Pietratorcia Winery—Ischia’s wine heritage dates back to 700 B.C. And, finally, we’ll enjoy a full-day excursion to Naples with a visit to the famous Archaeological Museum and a traditional pizza lunch.

FEATURES:

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

ACCIAROLI

$3,199

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES:

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

TRIP PLANNER:

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

RESERVE BY: September 30, 2015

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EMERALD ISLE ESCAPE

RING OF KERRY

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he pipes, the pipes are calling, from glen to glen, and down the mountain side….” The Travel Club has arranged a new escape where we’ll experience a “bit of the Irish”—a dose of history, gracious hospitality and a countryside full of charm and beauty.

After arrival at Dublin Airport we travel south to Kilkenny, known as Ireland’s loveliest inland city with a fascinating medieval history and vibrant night-life. After a stop at the Blarney Woollen Mills to shop for the perfect gift, we make our way to bustling Killarney. Be sure to enjoy a pub dinner and hop on a “jaunting car” ride. Next day we wind around the beautiful Iveragh Peninsula on The Ring of Kerry—called “one of the most magical places in all Ireland.” Photo stops will be made to admire the spectacular landscape and we’ll visit the colorful village of Sneem and pause at Moll’s Gap for a view of the Lakes of Killarney. As we depart Killarney for Dublin we’ll see the unforgettable Rock of Cashel and travel through the Curragh, Ireland’s equestrian country. Get acquainted with Dublin on a panoramic tour upon arrival and enjoy the next two days on our own to leisurely explore.

RESERVE BY: June 29, 2015 After deadline, call for availability.

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$1,699

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,699 per person triple occupancy; $1,999 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $400.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Aer Lingus flights from Boston to Dublin • Six nights’ four-star accommodations • Eight meals: six full Irish breakfasts, two dinners in Killarney • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional local driver/guide

FEATURES:

Kilkenny, Blarney Woollen Mills, Killarney, Iveragh Peninsula, The Ring of Kerry, Lakes of Killarney, Rock of Cashel, Dublin city tour.

OPTIONALS: Excursion to Kilkenny Castle, excursion to Blarney Castle.

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAY 2 Newpark Hotel, Kilkenny DAYS 3–4 Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney DAYS 5–7 Maldron Cardiff Lane, Dublin DAY 8 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

THE FRENCH RIVIERA, PROVENCE & PARIS

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Saturday, April 16–Sunday, April 24, 2016

$3,349

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,849 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

INCLUDES:

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id we say “Bucket List?” This trip is a must! Breathtaking landscapes, delicious cuisine, historical sites, fabulous wine, worldfamous shopping—France delights the senses.

Our travel fantasies come to life in the uberexclusive south of France among the sundrenched resorts of the Riviera. We’ll spend two nights in Nice, the “Grand Old Dame of the Cote d’Azur,” and have time to stroll its quaint streets and people-watch from a charming café.

The Impressionists were inspired by the bright landscapes of Provence and although most of us can’t spend “A Year in Provence,” we’ll have a delightful two-night stay in charming Avignon where we visit the 14th-century Papal Palace and enjoy a short cruise in Cassis to see the famous calanques (the Mediterranean version of Scandinavia’s fjords). The high-speed TGV train whisks us to the City of Light—“Paris is a million different things to a million different people,” states Lonely Planet—and we’ll have a welcoming panoramic tour. With grand architecture, jaw-dropping museums, eclectic neighborhoods, endless shopping and inviting cafés on every corner, we’ll discover that Paris is unforgettable. The scenery, the romance, the splendor, the joie de vivre–this is the France of our dreams!

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

FEATURES:

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

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

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

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

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

RESERVE BY: August 26, 2015

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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

$3,009

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES:

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

may be the very best time to visit S pring Amsterdam, Luxembourg and Brussels,

three of Europe’s most picturesque cities.

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

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FEATURES:

Amsterdam tour. Maastricht tour. Luxembourg City tour including the Old Town and World War II Monument; visit to Bastogne Historical Center. Brussels tour including the historic center, the Manneken Pis and Grand Place.

OPTIONALS: Amsterdam—Keukenhof Gardens; canal cruise and dinner; excursion to Delft. Luxembourg—Excursion to Trier.

Brussels—Excursion to Bruges. PARIS 3n posttour extension $599 pp/do land and train.

OPTIONALS ON EXTENSION: Evening in Paris with dinner and river cruise; Versailles Palace and gardens; Monet and Giverny excursion.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

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

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

RESERVE BY: August 26, 2015 RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

NORTHERN EUROPE London to Copenhagen

Thursday, July 21–Monday, August 1, 2016

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xplore the fascinating cities of northern Europe on this one-of-a-kind vacation.

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

RESERVE BY: September 11, 2015 TRIP PLANNER:

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

COPENHAGEN

$4,099

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES:

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

FEATURES:

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

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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

Monday, August 15–Saturday, August 27, 2016

$4,049

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES: LUCERNE

Photo: Copyright Lucerne Tourism

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

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

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

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

FEATURES:

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

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

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

TRIP PLANNER:

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

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

LOURDES, FATIMA and the WAY of ST. JAMES

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Thursday, May 12–Tuesday, May 24, 2016

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hroughout history, pilgrims have journeyed to sacred places searching for solace, healing and enlightenment. On this spiritual program we’ll follow in their footsteps. Our travels begin in Paris with guided sightseeing highlighted by the Baroque masterpiece of Saint-Sulpice Church—home to the Chapelle de la Madone and a Pigalle statue of the Virgin. Continue to Lourdes, the most-visited shrine in France, where, in 1858, The Virgin Mary appeared to St. Bernadette and spoke “I am the Immaculate Conception.” We’ll visit the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Rosary Basilica and healing site of the Grotto of Massabielle.

Crossing the Pyrenees mountains into Spain, we travel to the seaside city of San Sebastian—which frequently tops lists of the world’s best places to eat; and Burgos for a visit to the famous Gothic cathedral with its 15 chapels, rose window and tomb of the Spanish hero El Cid. A highlight of our tour awaits in Santiago de Compostela as we walk the last mile of the Way of St. James—a large network of ancient pilgrim routes stretching across Europe and coming together at the tomb of St. James (Santiago in Spanish). “Legend has it that James preached in Spain before being martyred in Jerusalem in 44 AD and his body was brought back to Spain after his death. The tomb of St. James in Santiago de Compostela has been a pilgrimage site for over 1,000 years.”—Sacred Destinations. The Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima is one of most famous Marian shrines in the world. Some four million people visit each year, drawn by apparitions of the Virgin Mary reported by three local shepherd children in 1917. We’ll visit the basilica and explore its grotto and learn of the three Secrets of Fatima. Our journey ends in Lisbon with a landmarks tour of the Portuguese capital including Ajuda National Palace, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery and the ancient Alfama district.

RESERVE BY: September 11, 2015

SANCTUARY OF FATIMA

$3,739

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,039 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

INCLUDES:

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

FEATURES:

Paris: guided sightseeing including Saint-Sulpice Church. Lourdes: Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes, the Rosary Basilica, Grotto of Massabielle, Basilica of Saint Pius X and the houses of Bernadette. San Sebastian: Playa de la Concha beach and the Old Quarter. Burgos: tour including Gothic cathedral and tomb of El Cid. Santiago de Compostela: walk the last mile of the Way of St. James route. Fatima: Basilica of Our Lady of Fatima and grotto, Secrets of Fatima, Houses of Jacinta. Lisbon: guided sightseeing including Ajuda National Palace, Belem Tower, Jeronimos Monastery, the Alfama district.

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THE GREEK ISLANDS Saturday, April 16–Thursday, April 28, 2016

$3,939

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,414 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

INCLUDES:

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Greek Islands holiday is bound to be on your wish list. And why not?

White-washed, cliff-hugging villages, enchanting seascapes and sunsets, black sand beaches, ancient ruins—and, of course, Mediterranean cuisine—all add up to the trip of a lifetime. This Grecian primer begins and ends in Athens, boasting an incomparable collection of monuments, eclectic markets and lively streets. A short flight brings us to the isle of Crete, and an exploration of the crumbling ruins of the royal complex at Knossos. The largest of the Greek islands, Crete is flush with fantastic beaches— and turquoise lagoons! Next, via ferry, we’re off to one of the ten best islands in Europe— Santorini—whose scenery and charm are off the charts. Browse elegant shops and galleries, choose from more than 300 restaurants, drink exceptional local white wine, bask on black sand beaches and catch one of the world’s truly beautiful sunsets. In Mykonos, the most impressive port town in the Cyclades, we’ll want to wander the fantastic maze of streets—originally designed to confuse pirates!—stroll the goldsand beaches, soak up the cosmopolitan atmosphere or join an optional excursion to the sacred island of Delos. After arriving back in Athens via ferry we’ll have time to wander the “Plaka”—the old quarter of the city filled with charm, pedestrian-only streets and affordable shopping and dining. Some say visiting Greece is a life-altering experience. Let’s find out!

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

FEATURES:

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

Santorini tour including Akrotiri excavations.

Mykonos. OPTIONALS: Athens—Excursion to Cape Sounion, Greek Folklore Evening, Excursion to Delphi. Crete—Excursion to Hania and Fodhele. Santorini—Greek wine tasting and lunch. Mykonos—Excursion to Delos. ISTANBUL 3n post-tour extension $449 pp/do land and air.

OPTIONALS ON EXTENSION: Whirling Dervishes performance; Bosphorus Straits cruise.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–3 Metropolitan Hotel Athens, Athens DAYS 4–5 Hotel Galaxy Iraklio, Crete DAYS 6–8 El Greco Resort, Santorini DAYS 9–10 Aegean Plaza Hotel, Mykonos DAYS 11–12 Metropolitan Hotel Athens, Athens DAY 13

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

RESERVE BY: August 26, 2015 RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

COSTA RICA

Rainforests, Volcanoes & Wildlife

Saturday, February 13–Sunday, February 21, 2016

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$2,399

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES:

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here does a vacation become an adventure? In Costa Rica—amidst simmering volcanoes, misty cloud forests, bio-preserves and jungle-fringed beaches.

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

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

FEATURES:

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

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

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

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

RESERVE BY: September 11, 2015

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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GALAPAGOS ISLANDS CRUISE and ECUADOR

Monday, February 22–Wednesday, March 2, 2016

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

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

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$4,409

per person double occupancy

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

Single reservations may be available upon request.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Quito, via a connecting city • Internal flights • Four nights’ three-star accommodations: Mercure Alameda Real, Quito • Four-night four-star cruise aboard M/V Galapagos Legend in OUTSIDE CABINS • Seventeen meals: eight breakfasts, four lunches, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel/dock transfers • Services of multilingual Tour Director

FEATURES:

Quito Tour and the Equatorial Line Monument.

Cruise: Black Turtle Cove, wet landing on Santiago Island, swimming in Sullivan Bay, dinghy ride at Rabida Island, Isabela Island, Urbina Bay, walking tour near Tagus Cove and dinghy ride, Punta Espinosa, dinghy ride to Vicente Roca Point. OPTIONALS: Quito— Andes and Otavalo craft market with lunch; volcanic landscapes at Cotopaxi National Park.

PERU AND MACHU PICCHU 6n post-tour extension $1,299 pp/do land and air.

RESERVE BY: August 26, 2015 RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

TANZANIA WILDLIFE SAFARI

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Monday, June 13–Friday, June 24, 2016

$6,999

per person double occupancy

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

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

—Ernest Hemingway

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n 2013, Tanzania was voted best safari country in Africa in a poll of travelers, experts and guide book authors. This authentic African wilderness of unfenced parks, abundant wildlife, endless plains and landscapes dotted with enormous baobab trees and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti, provides an incomparable safari experience. Tanzania is the last place on earth where wildlife exists in such abundance.

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

INCLUDES:

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

HIGHLIGHTS:

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

RESERVE BY: September 11, 2015

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Travel Club Select Extraordinary Destinations.

Longer Stays.

Multiple Departures.

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

In partnership with Collette Vacations, we now offer a wide range of unique travel experiences to, literally, every corner of the planet. Now we can help you plan and book, say, two weeks in Australia or a visit to China – all with the same personal service and attention to detail that you’ve come to expect from The Travel Club. On the next pages, you’ll find 11 exceptional travel experiences hand-picked by our staff. Each one has a set departure date and includes round-trip air and all fuel surcharges and fees. If any of the dates listed don’t fit in with your vacation plans, please call for additional dates. (Prices may vary.) Call for complete, day-by-day itineraries.

Travel Club Select: More Choice for Our Members.

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

Call us for more details!

Webinars!

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

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

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SAN ANTONIO GETAWAY Sunday, November 1–Thursday, November 5, 2015 Thursday, December 3–Monday, December 7, 2015 Sunday, April 17–Thursday, April 21, 2016

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s 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 fournight 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 “cypresslined 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, scene of the famous battle during the 1836 Texas revolution against Mexico.

At the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall we’ll view the “Texas White House,” before heading into the heart of the rural Hill Country at the German settlement of Fredericksburg and Bandera—the “Cowboy Capital of the World”—for a traditional Texas barbecue and entertainment at an authentic dude ranch. Be sure to doff your new Stetson for a spectacular farewell dinner at Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard where we’ll savor a Texas-inspired menu and local wine!

DECEMBER DATE: San Antonio is known for being a festive city and the holidays are certainly no exception. In this special time of year, the historic streets and famous River Walk shine brighter than ever. While strolling among millions of decorative lights, visitors are treated to dazzling displays and breathtaking arrangements. San Antonio gives you millions of twinkling reasons to make the city your family’s favorite holiday tradition.

SAVE $100 from above prices when you reserve by: November and December Trips: June 24, 2015 April Trip: October 9, 2015

MISSION SAN JOSE

$1,799

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to San Antonio, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 68 for details) • Four nights’ first-class accommodations: Omni La Mansion del Rio • Six meals: four breakfasts, two dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring (the December program differs slightly, call for details) • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

River Walk hotel accommodations; tour including Mission San Jose and the Alamo; El Mercado Mexican Marketplace; south Texas Heritage Center. Excursion to Stonewall and the LBJ Ranch, “Texas White House,” Fredericksburg and Bandera; Paseo del Rio narrated boat ride; excursion to Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard for dinner and wine tasting.

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CHARM OF THE SOUTH At the Holidays

Sunday, December 6–Friday, December 11, 2015

$2,299

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,269 per person triple occupancy; $2,799 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $205. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES: CRANE COTTAGE, JEKYLL ISLAND CLUB HOTEL

hospitality—a traditional warm, S outhern sweet welcome—is never more appealing

than during the holidays and we’ll experience the South’s legendary charm on this historyrich stroll through South Carolina and Georgia! In Charleston—“America’s BestMannered City”—we’ll discover a city brimming with celebrated Colonial, Antebellum and Victorian homes, visit Boone Hall plantation decked in its holiday best and enjoy an enchanting drive through James Island County Park sparkling with more than 500,000 Christmas lights. Travel through Carolina’s scenic Low Country to charming Beaufort, “Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands,” sparkling with Christmas cheer. The largest National Historic Landmark District in the U.S., Savannah’s unique allure is at its most brilliant during the holidays with shops, historic homes and restaurants beckoning with lights and decorations. Travel along the pristine Georgia coast, home of the Golden Isles, and see vast marshlands, winding rivers and beautiful beaches before arriving at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club Hotel—handsomely decorated for the season—and a wonderful two-night stay. We’ve included a historic district tour and leisure time before an afternoon of Christmas caroling and refreshments.

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Charleston and Jacksonville, FL to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 68 for details) • Five nights’ first-class accommodations: Charleston 2 nights, Savannah 1 night, Jekyll Island 2 nights • Eight meals: five breakfasts, three dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

Charleston: free time, tour including historic homes, Fort Sumter battery, Boone Hall plantation, James Island County Park holiday tour. Visit Beaufort.

Savannah tour including the Historic District, River Street and Andrew Low Home and Gardens. The Golden Isles; exclusive Jekyll Island Club Hotel, tour Jekyll Island Historic Landmark district.

ALSO AVAILABLE:

SOUTHERN CHARM April 17-23, 2016

APRIL SCHOOL VACATION WEEK $2,399 per person double $2,369 per person triple $2,999 for singles Six nights’ accommodations: Charleston 2 nights, Savannah 1 night, Jekyll Island 2 nights, Jacksonville FL 1 night.

Call for day-by-day itinerary.

SAVE $100 from above prices when you reserve by: October 9, 2015 RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

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the TOURNAMENT of

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ROSES PARADE: CELEBRATE NEW YEAR’S in Southern California

Tuesday, December 29, 2015–Sunday, January 3, 2016

$2,699

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,669 per person triple occupancy; $3,249 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $205. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES: TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE

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elcome in 2016 with this unforgettable holiday to sunny Southern California and enjoy the event of the year—the Tournament of Roses Parade. We’ll be treated to a behind-the-scenes look at the parade preparations and view the floats in their final stage of decorating. Next, we take our seats for Bandfest and watch a preview of the bands selected to perform in the parade.

There will be free time to explore independently or take an optional tour before the Gala New Year’s Dinner Dance complete with live entertainment and a champagne toast at midnight. On New Year’s day we’ll enjoy prime viewing of the magnificent parade before departing for San Diego with its ideal climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches and world-class attractions. A locally guided tour includes the Gaslamp quarter, Balboa Park, Coronado Island and Old Town San Diego. And, if we just don’t want the fun to end—why not sign up for the two night extension in Las Vegas!

SAVE $100 from above prices when you reserve by: July 22, 2015

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Los Angeles and San Diego to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 68 for details) • Five nights’ first-class accommodations • Eight meals: five breakfasts, three dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

Pasadena excursion: see Parade floats being decorated, attend Bandfest. New Year’s Eve Gala Dinner Dance. Tournament of Roses Parade reserved seating. San Diego tour.

OPTIONALS: Los Angeles—Inside Historic Hollywood; The Queen Mary and Long Beach Aquarium; J. Paul Getty Center. LAS VEGAS 2n post-tour extension $399 pp/do land only. Call for air fare. OPTIONALS ON EXTENSION: Las Vegas—Grand Canyon West Rim by small plane with lunch; Grand Canyon Helicopter Ride with lunch.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1 DAYS 1–3

DAYS 4–5 DAY 6

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

Flight from Boston Westin Bonaventure, Los Angeles Declan Suites San Diego, San Diego Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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SUNNY PORTUGAL

Friday, February 19–Monday, February 29, 2016

$3,049

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,019 per person triple occupancy; $3,349 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 $260. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

CASCAIS, PORTUGAL

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ome of the world’s great explorers departed from Portugal, though as we discover the beauty and charm of Portugal’s “Silver Coast,” we’ll wonder why they ever left! Enjoy three nights in “once a fishing village, now a refined seaside resort” Cascais, renowned for its glorious stretch of white sandy beach and whose mild climate and attractive beaches lure visitors from across Europe. Enjoy a Lisbon tour that highlights the Moorish Alfama Quarter, the Monument to the Discoveries and Jeronimo’s Monastery. Stroll the resort town of Sintra—the summer home of Portuguese kings for 600 years—and picture-perfect Obidos before a visit to the pilgrimage site of Fatima. Discover the historic walled city of Evora and the 13th-century castle of Alentejo before a one-night stay at a country resort set amidst 3,000 acres of vineyards, farms and cork trees. In the famous Algarve region, we’ll discover both Moorish and Renaissance influences in the historic resort town of Lagos—associated with both Prince Henry the Navigator and Vasco da Gama—and visit the fortress, School of Navigation and “compass rose” in Sagres. In addition to Portugal’s breathtaking scenery we’ll experience a traditional Fado performance, winery tours and tastings, a cooking demonstration and a visit to a family-run hand-painted tile shop.

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Lisbon, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 68 for details) • Nine nights’ first-class accommodations • Fifteen meals: nine breakfasts, six dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

Cascais: Coziha Velha Restaurant; Lisbon tour including Moorish Alfama Quarter, Jeronimo’s Monastery, Monument to the Discoveries; local cuisine and wine with traditional entertainment and Fado performance. Excursion to Sintra, the Silver Coast, Obidos and Fatima. Visit to Evora, winery tour and tasting. Overnight stay at a country resort. Excursion to Sagres to see the famous “compass rose” and the views from Cape of St. Vincente. Visit a local cork factory, enjoy a local liqueur maker presentation and a cooking demonstration followed by dinner. Visit Azeitao Wine Museum for a tour and tasting.

OPTIONALS: Algarve—Cruise, cave expedition, Portimao Museum and Dinner (weather permitting).

MADEIRA ISLAND 4n post-tour extension $699 pp/ do land only. Call for air rate.

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–4 Vila Gale Cascais Hotel, Cascais DAY 5 Vila Gale Clube de Campo, Beja DAYS 6–8 Vila Gale Lagos, Algarve DAYS 9–10 Marriott Lisbon, Lisbon DAY 11 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

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CLASSIC SPAIN

Madrid, Sevilla, Granada, Cordoba, Valencia, Barcelona

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Saturday, March 5–Tuesday, March 15, 2016

$3,649

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,619 per person triple occupancy; $4,149 for single reservations. Single accommodations for this tour are limited. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $260. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

PARC GUELL, BARCELONA

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he most popular Spanish cuisine is tapas—small sample-sized dishes that offer a variety of exotic tastes. Consider this tour of Spain to be the travel equivalent—a chance to experience all Spain has to offer in “tapas-sized” explorations of its most popular cities. We’ll arrive in Madrid and spend two days touring the heart of España, complete with a guided tour of the Royal Palace and a sidetrip to Spain’s medieval capital, Toledo.

Next, we’ll visit the Moorish city of Cordoba, and tour the Mezquita, a glorious 8th-century mosque. From there, we’ll move on to Sevilla, visit Christopher Columbus’s tomb and end our evening with an authentic flamenco dance show. Next, it’s onto Granada to tour the famous Alhambra—an immense hilltop palace—and the Generalife, an ornate series of flowering gardens, before traveling through the picturesque Spanish countryside to Valencia. We’ll visit the town’s bustling markets and observe a master paella chef making your lunch. This vacation ends in vibrant Barcelona, where we may explore the city on our own. A bit of this, a taste of that—it’s the perfect way to experience the best of Spain!

SAVE $200 from above prices when you reserve by: August 31, 2015

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Madrid and Barcelona to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 68 for details) • Nine nights’ first-class accommodations • Fourteen meals: nine breakfasts, one lunch, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–3 Melia Galgos Hotel, Madrid DAYS 4–5 Melia Sevilla Hotel, Sevilla DAY 6 Melia Granada Hotel, Granada DAYS 7–8 Hotel Tryp Oceanic, Valencia DAYS 9–10 Hotel Colon, Barcelona DAY 11 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES:

Madrid: historic center tour, Royal Palace, visit to Toledo. Cordoba: the Mezquita UNESCO site and Jewish Quarter. Sevilla: Columbus’s tomb and Giralda Bell Tower, walking tour, evening flamenco show and dinner. Granada: tour the Alhambra and Generalife. Valencia: walking tour including Serranos Tower and Quart Tower, Gothic Cathedral, central market. Barcelona: tour including Las Ramblas and Antonio Gaudi’s “la Sagrada Familia.”

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HAWAIIAN ADVENTURE Oahu, Kauai and Maui

Thursday, March 10–Saturday, March 19, 2016

$4,849

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,819 per person triple occupancy; $6,599 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $205. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

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loha! Join us in the “Paradise of the Pacific” as we immerse ourselves in breathtaking natural beauty—there’s no place on earth like Hawaii! Begin in Honolulu on Oahu and pay tribute to the fallen with a visit to the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument and the USS Arizona Memorial at Pearl Harbor. Our Honolulu tour includes the historic Iolani Palace and Punchbowl, the National Cemetery of the Pacific. A short flight brings us to the “Garden Isle” of Kauai where we’ll visit Kilohana Plantation and the exquisite Waimea Canyon, called the “Grand Canyon of the Pacific.” After a day to explore Kauai on our own we’re off on another short flight to Maui, called the “Valley Isle.” Considered one of the most beautiful in the Hawaiian island chain, Maui has been voted “Best Island” by readers of Condé Nast Traveler for more than a dozen years. Visit the lush Iao Valley and the Iao Needle, a 2,000-foot natural rock pinnacle, before heading to Lahaina and its historic streets. The next two days are at leisure at our luxurious resort or plan the adventure of a lifetime with an optional excursion on the legendary Road to Hana or watch the sunrise from the summit of Haleakala. Aloha!

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Honolulu and Maui to Boston, via a connecting city • All internal flights • Private sedan transfers (see p. 68 for details) • Nine nights’ first-class accommodations • Thirteen meals: nine breakfasts, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of a professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

Oahu: World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, USS Arizona Memorial, National Cemetery of the Pacific, North Shore, surfing town of Haleiwa. Kauai: Kilohana Plantation, Waimea Canyon, coffee estate. Maui: Iao Valley and Iao Needle, Lahaina, Kaanapali, Polynesian luau. OPTIONALS: Oahu— Sunset Dinner Cruise and Show. Kauai—Helicopter Tour; Kauai Movie Tour. Maui—Hana Adventure; Haleakala Sunrise Tour. BIG ISLAND 2n post-tour extension $949 pp/do land and air.

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Flight from Boston DAYS 1–3 Hyatt Regency Waikiki Resort, Honolulu DAYS 4–6 Sheraton Kauai Resort, Kauai DAYS 7–9 Hyatt Regency Maui Resort & Spa, Lahaina, Maui DAY 10 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

SAVE $100 from above prices when you reserve by: September 3, 2015 RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

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

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$2,499

per person double occupancy

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

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he jewel of Central America, Costa Rica is an eco-tourism haven with an enlightened approach to conservation that ensures its lush jungles are home to playful monkeys, languid sloths, crocodiles, lizards and a mindboggling assortment of exotic birds.

Considered one of the most bio-diverse regions on earth, Costa Rica is home to natural parks, reserves and protected areas that captivate nature lovers. Our tour begins with an overnight in colorful San Jose before we head to breathtakingly beautiful Guanacaste boasting mesmerizing ocean views, lovely sandy beaches and lush tropical greenery. Our next stop is the Monteverde Cloud Forest— considered to be one of the most outstanding wildlife sanctuaries in the New World tropics —and a visit highlighted by a nature walk.

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

SAVE $100 from above prices when you reserve by: October 9, 2015

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

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to San Jose, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 68 for details) • Eight nights’ first-class accommodations • Fourteen meals: eight breakfasts, one lunch, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

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

FEATURES:

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

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

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

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SPIRIT OF THE EMERALD ISLE

Saturday, April 16–Wednesday, April 27, 2016

$3,899

per person double occupancy

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

CLIFFS OF MOHER

Planet ranks Ireland in fifth spot on its L onely Top Ten places to visit in 2015 and this

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

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

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

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Dublin, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 68 for details) • Ten nights’ first-class accommodations • Sixteen meals: ten breakfasts, six dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

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

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

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

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

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

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$2,699

per person double occupancy

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

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

SAVE $100 from above prices when you reserve by: October 9, 2015

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to New Orleans and Nashville to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 68 for details) • Seven nights’ first-class accommodations • Twelve meals: seven breakfasts, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

TRIP PLANNER:

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

FEATURES:

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

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

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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NEW ORLEANS

Monday, April 18–Friday, April 22, 2016

$1,979

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES: FRENCH QUARTER, NEW ORLEANS

ew Orleans—an exciting mix of fabulous food, marvelous music and enticing entertainment—as well as history, romance and just plain fun. The French Quarter awaits and a guided walking tour introduces us to St. Louis Cathedral, the French Market, Pirate’s Alley and a New Orleans tradition—beignets at Café Du Monde! In the evening we’ll enjoy a cooking demo at the New Orleans School of Cooking followed by dinner and a rollicking jazz revue.

After a drive along historic Esplanade Avenue we’ll be treated to a swamp cruise (weather permitting) and a chance to see how the local Cajuns live in the secluded bayous. Our getaway concludes with a panoramic tour past famous St. Louis Cemetery #3, along the Lake Pontchartrain shoreline and down beautiful St. Charles Avenue and dinner at the elegant Court of Two Sisters restaurant.

DID YOU KNOW? 1. It’s pronounced New Oar-linz, not New Oar-Leens 2. It was New Orleans where voodoo was first introduced into the United States 3. The city has the largest number of historic districts 4. New Orleans is the place where jazz was born 5. It is known as the most haunted city in America 6. The tombs are above ground 7. Drinking on the street is allowed in plastic cups so bars frequently provide patrons with plastic to-go cups

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to New Orleans, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 68 for details) • Four nights’ first-class accommodations: Royal Sonesta Hotel • Six meals: four breakfasts, two dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

French Quarter walking tour including St. Louis Cathedral, French Market, Pirate’s Alley. Beignets at Café Du Monde. Cooking demonstration and dinner at New Orleans School of Cooking. Jazz revue at Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse. Drive historic Esplanade Avenue. Louisiana swamp cruise. New Orleans panoramic tour including St. Louis Cemetery #3, Lake Pontchartrain, St. Charles Avenue. Dinner at the Court of Two Sisters. OPTIONAL: Lunch at waterfront restaurant and Mississippi River cruise.

SAVE $100 from above prices when you reserve by: November 6, 2015

COURT OF TWO SISTERS

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

Travel Club Select

THE BEAUTY OF BRITAIN A Royal Horticultural Society Garden Holiday

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Thursday, April 21–Friday, April 29, 2016

$3,849

per person double occupancy

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

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

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

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to London and Edinburgh to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 68 for details) • Seven nights’ first-class accommodations • Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

TRIP PLANNER:

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

FEATURES:

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

Cambridge Botanical Garden. Visit Sherwood Forest.

Yorkshire: country estate hotel, Harewood House and gardens. RHS Garden Harlow Carr with garden design workshop. York tour. Helmsley Walled Garden. Photo stop at Hadrian’s Wall and visit Scottish woollen mill. Edinburgh: guided tour of Royal Botanic Garden, dinner with entertainment.

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

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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