ClubMail Winter 2013

Winter 2013

Your TickeT To GreaT TheaTer and Travel!

2013 Travel Issue featuring :

Azores Italy Prague Montreal Russian River Cruise Boston Red Sox Canyonlands and over 75 more!

including our famous Week in Paris! see page 53

www.showofthemonth.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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fter the momentous and, sometimes, unsettling events of 2012, I’m sure that all of us are looking forward to a happy and harmonious 2013!

Which brings us to our annual New Year’s resolution—Travel Often and See More Shows!

In 2013 Boston’s brilliant theater community is bringing us a string of Broadway hits—Jersey Boys, The Book of Mormon, Wicked and Looped. Even the acclaimed North Shore Music Theatre is getting into the blockbuster business with The Wizard of Oz, The Sound of Music and Cats! Check the website for all the latest shows and don’t forget, even if a show is sold out, very often there are still tickets available through the Boston Theater Weekend packages—incredible values that include a night at a top hotel, an orchestra seat, breakfast, parking and more! These weekend overnights are an exclusive benefit of Show of the Month Club membership.

In travel, The Club continues to arrange some of the most affordable world-travel experiences available anywhere! As I always say, if you’re not taking advantage of our travel program, you’re missing one of the best benefits of Club membership. But, don’t take my word for it, check out the comments from your fellow members. You’ll find user reviews throughout this issue as well as on the website.

Make 2013 your year to explore the world—whether from a theater seat or on the road. Either way, The Club has your tickets!

Tim Montgomery, President

LAST CHANCE TO RESERVE ROMAN HOLIDAY March 16–22, 2013 $1,539 pp/do • Round-trip flights • Five nights’ hotel • Breakfast • Coach tour • Independent exploration

FLORENCE GETAWAY March 17–23, 2013 $1,539 pp/do • Round-trip flights • Five nights’ hotel • Breakfast • Guided walking tour • Independent exploration

LIGURIA, ITALY’S RIVIERA April 6–14, 2013 $2,479 pp/do • Round-trip flights • Seven nights in Sanremo • Monte Carlo, Portofino & Genoa • Wine tasting • Breakfast and two dinners

CLASSIC TUSCANY April 13–21, 2013 April 20–28, 2013 $2,339 pp/do • Round-trip flights • Seven nights in Montecatini • Breakfast, six dinners with wine • Florence, Lucca, Siena, the Cinque Terre • Two wine tastings

THE AMALFI COAST April 13–21, 2013 $2,559 pp/do • Round-trip flights • Seven nights in Maiori • All meals • Pompeii, Capri, Positano, Ravello • Wine tasting

VIENNA ADVENTURE April 27–May 3, 2013 $2,629 pp/do • Round-trip flights • Five nights’ hotel • Breakfast • City tour, wine tasting, concert, Danube Valley excursion

GOLDEN PRAGUE May 11–18, 2013 $2,499 pp/do • Round-trip flights • Six nights’ hotel • Breakfast • River cuise with dinner, Karlovy Vary Tour, Kutna Hora excursion

For details, refer to your last catalog or the website. Call us at 617-338-1111, ext. 3 for more information and to reserve your spot today!

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FOR MOST OF YOU, Show of the Month Club needs no introduction. The Club has been serving its loyal membership for over 50 years and remains the largest theater and travel club of its kind in the country! Yet, new people discover The Club every day, and for those of you who are holding this publication for the first time, here’s what we’re all about:

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Since 1956, Show of the Month Club has provided its members with a convenient, simple and economical way to order theater tickets for shows playing Boston.

Its companion Travel Club arranges travel packages to destinations all over the world—at unbeatable prices.

We know that the “Show of the Month Club” name has become a bit of a misnomer, yet members know that the name stands for service, savings, great seats and advance notice of new shows!

The Travel Club began offering domestic and international tours and Theater Weekends in the 1960s. Today, The Travel Club serves thousands of travelers and offers a wide range of carefully planned trips, including a specialty in travel to Italy. The Travel Club has always been known for service and famous for value! Our motto is “Spend Less, Travel More!”

Additional membership benefits include quarterly catalogs, weekly email newsletters, parking discounts, half-price restaurant gift certificates and unmatched, real, live human contact!

So, if you’re a member, thank you. You know a good deal when you see one! If you’re not, you could be saving a lot of money while enjoying some of what makes life exciting, stimulating and fun—Theater and Travel!

Show of the Month Club is a subsidiary of New Venture Media Group LLC, which also publishes the New England edition of Playbill, the world’s most recognized and prestigious theater program, and Panorama, The Official Guide to Boston, celebrating 60 years of service to Boston’s visitors.

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Fall Travel Issue fea tur ing

: Holiday Geta ways Boston Thea , ter Weekend African Safa s, ri, Prague, Italy and more!

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In this issue…

THEATER &

THEATER

APRIL 2013

JANUARY 2013

Other Desert Cities 1/23–2/5 9 The Irish and How They Got That Way 1/24–3/17 7

FEBRUARY 2013 Elvis Experience 2/10

MARCH 2013 Clybourne Park 3/1–26 James Galway 3/24 Big Apple Circus 3/29–4/6

APRIL 2013

By The Way, Meet Vera Stark 4/4–10 Barbara Cook 4/6 Bobby McFerrin 4/14 Thoroughly Modern Millie 4/18–21 Looped 4/30–5/5

MAY 2013 In the Heights 5/10–6/4 On The Town 5/16–22

JUNE 2013 Tuck Everlasting 6/1–15

JULY 2013 The Marvelous Wonderettes 7/5–7

AUGUST 2013 Wicked 8/7–9/15

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Roman Holiday 3/16–22 Florence Getaway 3/17–23 Winter 2013

Your TickeT To GreaT TheaTer and Travel!

2013 Travel Issue featuring :

Azores Italy Prague Montreal Russian River Cruise Boston Red Sox Canyonlands and over 75 more!

including our famous Week in Paris!

see page 53

www.showofthemonth.com

ON THE COVER The Eiffel Tower, Paris Your Week in Paris, p. 53.

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MAY 2013

Italian Treasures 5/4–12 30 Golden Prague 5/11–18 2 The Amalfi Coast 5/11–19 31 Portland ME 5/25–27 19 Memorial Day Weekend via Amtrak Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport 5/31–6/2 19 Drive Yourself Weekend

JUNE 2013 Red Sox vs Yankees 6/1–2 Penn Dutch and Amish Country 6/13–15 Boothbay Harbor 6/14–16 Drive Yourself Weekend

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Berkshires Drive Yourself Weekend 7/5–7 18 with Tanglewood Florence and Rome 7/5–12 30 Red Sox vs Orioles 7/26–28 14

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TRAVEL MARCH 2013

Liguria, Italy’s Riviera 4/6–14 The Amalfi Coast 4/13–21 Classic Tuscany 4/13–21 Classic Tuscany 4/20–28 New York Weekend 4/26–28 Vienna Adventure 4/27–5/3

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Berkshires Drive Yourself Weekend 8/5–7 18 with Tanglewood Summer Getaway to Niagara Falls 8/5–8 21 Quebec City and Montreal 8/11–15 21 Red Sox vs Blue Jays 8/12–15 14 Saratoga Springs and Racing 8/18–19 22 Berkshires Drive Yourself Weekend 8/23–25 18 with Tanglewood Connecticut Drive Yourself Weekend 8/23–25 17 with Goodspeed Musical Ocean City & Tangier Island 8/25–28 22 Berkshires Drive Yourself Weekend 8/31–9/2 18 with Tanglewood

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com

TRAVEL Guide SEPTEMBER 2013

Legendary Ireland 9/3–11 46 Ogunquit, Maine 9/6–8 23 Drive Yourself Weekend Old Orchard Beach, ME via Amtrak 9/8–10 23 Amazing Chicago 9/14–17 24 Colonial Williamsburg 9/14–18 24 The Hamptons 9/15–16 25 Canyonlands of America 9/18–24 26 Portuguese Riviera 9/19–26 48 Historic Villages of Italy 9/19–27 32 Adirondack Balloon Festival 9/20–22 25 Versilia: Tuscany’s Riviera 9/21–29 33 Swiss & Italian Charm 9/21–29 34 Black Hills & 9/27–10/3 27 Badlands of South Dakota The Amalfi Coast 9/27–10/5 31 Iceland 9/29–10/4 51

OCTOBER 2013

A Mediterranean Cruise 10/2–13 49 Jewels of Italy 10/4–12 35 Venice, Florence & Rome 10/7–15 36 Umbria 10/8–16 37 The Azores 10/8–15 50 Washington, D.C. 10/11–14 28 Montreal Getaway 10/12–14 28 London, Paris & Amsterdam 10/13–23 52 Connecticut Drive Yourself Weekend 10/18–20 17 with Goodspeed Musical Classic Tuscany 10/12–20 38 The Riches of Northern Italy 10/19–27 39 Brussels Getaway 10/26–11/1 46 Your Week in Paris 10/29–11/4 53

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Secret Sicily 11/2–10 Puglia: Art, Culture & Cuisine 11/2–10 Roman Holiday 11/3–9 Florence Getaway 11/3–9 Barcelona Holiday 11/10–16 Cooking in Tuscany 11/14–22

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DECEMBER 2013

Antebellum South Holiday Charm 12/7–13 29 New Year’s in London 12/27/13–1/3/14 47 New Year’s 12/28/13–1/4/14 45 on the Amalfi Coast

BROADWAY YOUR WAY Through 12/31/13

TOPNOTCH RESORT AND SPA

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Heart of the South 9/22–29 Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 10/4–9 France Magnifique 10/3–14 British Landscapes 10/10–19 Discovering Poland 10/10–21 Portugal and its Islands 11/1–13 Mississippi River 11/2–9 Adventure & Cruise Christmas Cruise on the Danube 11/29–12/7 Additional Destinations

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BOSTON THEATER WEEKENDS 2013 Jersey Boys 2/16–17, 2/23–24, 3/2–3 The Book of Mormon 4/13–14, 4/20–21, 4/27–28 p. 51 Wicked 8/10–11, 8/24–25, 8/31–9/1, 9/14–15

LIMITED SPACE 617-338-1111, EXT. 3 WINTER WINTER 2013

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MAY–JUNE 2013 Order today for best seats

CITI EMERSON COLONIAL THEATRE 106 Boylston Street, Boston

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f you could live forwould you?

That’s the eternal question of Tuck Everlasting.

In a small New England town, a young girl dreaming of adventure meets a family with a fabulous secret.

Their chance encounter will change them all forever…Take an exhilarating journey you’ll never forget in this new musical about everlasting love, never-ending life and discovering what it means to truly feel alive. Based on the beloved best-selling, award-winning novel by Natalie Babbitt, Tuck Everlasting comes to life on stage in a wholly original production, directed and choreographed by Tony Award winner Casey Nicholaw (The Book of Mormon, The Drowsy Chaperone, Spamalot), featuring a book by Tony Award nominee Claudia Shear (Dirty Blonde) and music and lyrics by Chris Miller and Nathan Tysen (The Burnt Part Boys). This world premiere musical begins its pre-Broadway engagement at Boston’s celebrated Citi Emerson Colonial Theatre this May.

REGULAR CLUB PERFORMANCES:

DAY Sat Sun Sun Tue Wed Thu Fri

DATE(S) June 1, 8, 15 June 2, 9 June 9 June 11 June 12 June 13 June 14

TIME(S) 2 pm 1 pm 6:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 8 pm

Complete ticket pricing is posted on our website—www.showofthemonth.com Ordering through our secure website is the fastest and most convenient way to reserve your tickets! Complete details on creating your online account and placing your online order are explained at www.showofthemonth.com/account

www.showofthemonth.com

THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE

AUG-SEP 2013 Order today for best seats

539 Washington Street, Boston

Bdemand. Variety calls ack by “Popular”

Wicked “a cultural phenomenon,” and when it last played Boston in 2010 it broke box office records and sold out in record time. Winner of 35 major awards, including a Grammy and three Tony Aw a rd s , Wi c k e d i s “Broadway’s biggest blockbuster” (The New York Times). Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One—born with emerald green skin—is smart, fiery and misunderstood.

The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. How these two grow to become the Wicked Witch of the West and Glinda the Good makes for “the most complete—and completely satisfying—new musical in a long time” (USA Today).

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REGULAR CLUB PERFORMANCES:

DAY Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

DATE(S) TIME(S) Aug 13, 20, 27, Sep 3, 10 7:30 pm Aug 7, 14, 21, 28, Sep 4, 11 7:30 pm Aug 8, 15, 22, 19, Sep 5, 12 1 pm Aug 9, 16, 23, 30, Sep 6, 13 8 pm Aug 10, 17, 31, Sep 7, 14 2 pm Aug 11, 18, 25, Sep 1, 8, 15 1 & 6:30 pm

Complete ticket pricing is posted on our website—www.showofthemonth.com Ordering through our secure website is the fastest and most convenient way to reserve your tickets! Complete details on creating your online account and placing your online order are explained at www.showofthemonth.com/account

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com

The Cutler Majestic Theatre 219 Tremont Street, Boston

Prices reflect a 10% discount off box office prices and include a facility fee.

APR 30–MAY 5, 2013 order by: March 29 Tue, Wed, Thu Eves: $60.00 Fri Eve, Sat Mat & Eve: $69.00 Sun Mat & Eve: $69.00

LOOPED

Vmance as Tallulah Bankhead in Matthew Lombardo’s Looped.

alerie Harper recreates her Tony Award-nominated perfor-

Southern, but by no means a belle, Tallulah was known for wild partying and convention-defying exploits that surpassed even today’s celebrity bad girls. Based on a true story, the play is set in a 1965 sound studio. Ms. Bankhead has been summoned to rerecord, or loop, a single muffed line of dialogue from what would be her last film, Die, Die My Darling. It’s a simple task, but ultimately takes hours when Bankhead arrives so inebriated she’s unable to loop the line properly. What ensues is an uproarious showdown between an uptight film editor and the outrageous legend. The New York Times raves “Valerie Harper gives a big, blustery performance, nailing every last laugh with a professionalism that the real Bankhead would surely admire!” Don’t miss this hysterically funny comedy! ONE WEEK ONLY!

www.showofthemonth.com

Davis Square Theatre 255 Elm Street, Somerville

Prices reflect a 10% discount off box office prices.

JAN 24–MAR 17, 2013 order by: two weeks prior to performance

FRANK McCOURT’S THE IRISH AND HOW THEY GOT THAT WAY

WAshes, ‘Tis), The Irish and How They Got That Way tells the

ritten by Pulitzer Prize winner Frank McCourt (Angela’s

story of the Irish experience on both sides of the pond. It’s imbued with McCourt’s unique humor and draws on his personal experience as an Irish-American. Told through a revue of songs, this ironic and loving look at the Irish people includes everything from “Danny Boy” and “I’m a Yankee Doodle Dandy” to “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” by modern Irish rockers U2.

Directed by Danielle Paccione Colombo, the multi-talented cast includes Gregg Hammer, Janice Landry, Jon Dykstra, Meredith Beck, Andrew Crowe and Irene Molloy.

Thu & Fri Eves: $35.10 • Sat Mat & Eve: $37.80 • Sun Mat: $37.80

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com

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Stoneham Theatre 395 Main Street, Stoneham

Prices reflect a 10% discount off box office prices. Orchestra seating.

APR 18–21, 2013 order by: March 18

THOROUGHLY MODERN MILLIE

Tcomes to New York to marry for money instead of love—a thorhoroughly Modern Millie tells the story of a small-town girl who

oughly modern aim in 1922. It’s a New York full of intrigue and jazz—a time when women were entering the workforce and the rules of love and social behavior were changing forever. Millie captures the bright lights and big dreams of the roaring ‘20s and the essence of young love.

Adults: $38.40 • Seniors: $33.60 • Students: $18.00

JULY 5–7, 2013 order by: June 3

THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES

Dcirca 1958. You’ll develop a crush on this funny, sweet, frothy musical o you have a date for the Prom? Spend an evening at Springfield High

revue that features pretty much every hit song you can imagine from the 50s and 60s, including “Mr. Sandman,” “Lollipop,” “It’s My Party,” “Leader of the Pack,” “It’s in His Kiss,” “Respect,” and on and on and on.

Adults: $38.40 • Seniors: $33.60 • Students: $18.00

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com

The Lyric Stage Company 140 Clarendon Street (YWCA Building), Boston

Prices reflect a 10% discount off box office prices and include a restoration fee. Orchestra seating.

APR 4–10, 2013 order by: March 4

BY THE WAY, MEET VERA STARK

Ia funny and irreverent look at racial stereotypes in Hollywood. By theWay, Meet n a new screwball comedy, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage takes

Vera Stark is a seventy-year journey through the life of Vera Stark, a headstrong African-American maid and budding actress, and her tangled relationship with her boss, a white Hollywood star desperately grasping to hold on to her career.

Wed, Thu & Fri Eves: $46.90 • Sat Mat & Eve, Sun Mat: $52.30

MAY 16-22, 2013 order by: April 15

ON THE TOWN

Min New York City to see the sights, meet a special someone, and eet Chip, Ozzie, and Gabey—three American sailors with one day

have the time of their lives. The light and humorous score of Leonard Bernstein (Candide, West Side Story) melds perfectly with the sharp and witty book by Betty Comden and Adolph Green (Singin’ in the Rain, The Will Rogers Follies) to create an uplifting and exuberant musical experience.

Includes such memorable songs as “New York, New York.”

Wed, Thu & Fri Eves: $50.50 • Sat Mat & Eve, Sun Mat: $55.90

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SpeakEasy Stage Company CALDERWOOD PAVILION at the BOSTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS 527 Tremont Street, Boston

Prices reflect a 10% discount off box office prices and include a Capital Enhancement Fee. Orchestra seating.

JAN 23–FEB 5, 2013 order immediately

OTHER DESERT CITIES

T rich. A once-promising young novelist returns home after a he story of a family where secrets are currency and everyone is

six-year absence to celebrate Christmas in Palm Springs with her parents. The festivities are short-lived when she announces that she is about to publish a memoir dredging up a pivotal and tragic event in the family’s history.

Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri Eves: $46.80 • Sat Mat & Eve, Sun Mat: $51.30

MAR 1–26, 2013 order by: February 1

CLYBOURNE PARK

WAward for Best Play, Clybourne Park is a bold new work

inner of the 2011 Pulitzer Prize and London’s Olivier

about race, real estate and the volatile values of each. Act One takes place in 1959, as community leaders anxiously try to stop the sale of a home in a white community to a black family. Act Two is set in the same house in 2009, in the now predominantly African American neighborhood.

Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri Eves: $46.80 • Sat Mat & Eve, Sun Mat: $51.30

MAY 10–JUNE 4, 2013 order by: April 12

IN THE HEIGHTS

WThe Heights is a potent reminder of the importance of chasing inner of four 2008 Tony Awards including Best Musical, In

one’s dreams and finding where you belong. Set in New York’s Washington Heights neighborhood, this exuberant show spices up traditional Broadway rhythms with hip hop, salsa, and rap to tell the stories of the passionate residents of this close-knit Latin community.

Tue, Wed, Thu & Fri Eves: $46.80 • Sat Mat & Eve, Sun Mat: $51.30

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com

The Regent Theatre 7 Medford Street, Arlington

Prices reflect a 10% discount off box office prices.

FEB 10, 2013 order immediately

ELVIS EXPERIENCE— A LIVE TRIBUTE FEATURING “THE VOICE OF ELVIS”: DOUG CHURCH Preferred Orch, Row 1-10: $29.25 • Regular Orch: $24.75 Sunday, February 10 @ 2 pm

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Celebrity Series of Boston Symphony Hall, 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston

Prices reflect a 10% discount off box office prices and include a facility fee.

MAR 24, 2013 order by: February 22

JAMES GALWAY LEGACY TOUR

Fdelightful program which runs the gamut from works by the great

lute master Sir James Galway brings along a few friends for this

masters to romps for the penny whistle. Program will include Mozart, Debussy, Bizet/Borne and Henry Mancini.

Sunday @ 3pm: Orchestra: $72.10 • First Balcony: $63.10

APRIL 6, 2013 order by: March 8

BARBARA COOK

TPizzarelli (guitar/vocals) at Boston’s Symphony Hall. “We will just ony winner Barbara Cook teams up again with friend John

have to start thinking of [Barbara Cook] in terms of a natural wonder, like a solar eclipse.”—The Times (London) Saturday @ 8pm: Orchestra: $72.10 • First Balcony: $63.10

APRIL 14, 2013 order by: March 15

BOBBY MCFERRIN: SPIRIT YOU ALL

A McFerrin returns with his latest project influenced by the spiri-

peerless vocal improviser with a breathtaking range, Bobby

tuals his father sang. “The critics in Germany call him Stimmwunder (wonder voice), and it’s not hard to understand why. There is something almost superhuman about the range and technique of…Bobby McFerrin. He sounds, by turns, like a blackbird, a Martian, an operatic soprano, a small child and a be-bop trumpet.”—Newsweek. “The hyperkinetic, super personable, wide-ranging singer, scion of a family of musicians, does more than vocalize, conduct and produce music.

He lives it.”—Los Angeles Times.

Sunday @ 3pm: Orchestra: $67.60 • Second Balcony: $54.10

Big Apple Circus City Hall Plaza, Boston

Prices reflect a $30 discount off box office prices.

MAR 29–APR 6, 2013 order by: March 1

LEGENDARIUM!

EGreatest Circus Artists perform spectacular feats and no one sits more nter the intimate Big Top circus of years gone by, where the World’s

than 50 feet from the ring! See the hijinks of hilarious clowns, magnificent horses and playful pooches, soaring aerialists, flawless jugglers, astounding acrobats and a contortionist with a backbone as flexible as an archer’s bow!

With an affable Ringmaster as your guide, watch as an amazing inventor spins in a giant steel hoop and a fearless finambulist astonishes the onlooker! The performance runs two hours, including one intermission.

Mezzanine Seating: $25.20

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RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com

2013 boston

Theater Weekends OUR ONE-NIGHT WEEKENDS MAY BE THE BEST DEAL IN TOWN AND INCLUDE: • Saturday night hotel accommodations • Saturday evening top-price theater ticket

$269

• Sunday breakfast • Parking at hotel (one car per room)

$379

• $25 Dining Gift Certificate for DaVinci Ristorante (one certificate for two persons; one certificate accepted per table)

$319

per person double occupancy

per person double occupancy

per person double occupancy

FEBRUARY 16–17 FEBRUARY 23–24 MARCH 2–3 Citi Emerson Colonial Theatre Omni Parker House

APRIL 13–14 APRIL 20–21 APRIL 27–28 The Boston Opera House Hyatt Regency Boston

AUGUST 10–11 AUGUST 24–25 AUGUST 31–SEPTEMBER 1 SEPTEMBER 14–15 The Boston Opera House Hyatt Regency Boston

This luxury hotel has been a Boston landmark since 1855. Located on the Freedom Trail near Beacon Hill, the Parker House was voted “Best Boutique Hotel” 2011 and one of the top Ten Historic Hotels in America. Convenient to Boston’s Theater District and Faneuil Hall, the Parker House is the birthplace of Parker House Rolls and is famous for its Boston Cream Pie. Located in the heart of downtown opposite The Boston Opera House, the Hyatt Regency offers elegant accommodations, deluxe amenities and guestrooms with sitting area and city views.

Enjoy the newly renovated Avenue One Restaurant and Lounge and the Avenue One Lobby Bar. With direct access to the subway, the hotel is convenient to Faneuil Hall and Boston’s Theater District.

Special Bonus:

• • • •

Complimentary bottled water upon arrival (both hotels) Omni Parker House: 10% discount at Parker’s Bar and the Last Hurrah for post-show dining Hyatt Regency: 10% off food and non-alcoholic beverages at Avenue One Restaurant Add a Friday or Sunday night at a great rate!

online at www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call: 617-338-1111, ext. 3.

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NEW YORK WEEKEND National September 11 Memorial “Top of the Rock” NBC Studio Tour Friday, April 26–Sunday, April 28, 2013

$519

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oin The Travel Club this spring for three amazing New York experiences: the NBC Studio Tour, “Top of the Rock” observatory and admission to the National September 11 Memorial.

per person double occupancy per person deposit is $300.

$479

per person double occupancy for transportation and hotel only.

Call for triple, quad and single rates.

• “Top of the Rock” is a six-level observatory atop the Art Deco skyscraper, 30 Rockefeller Plaza, whose upper decks are 850 feet above street level.

• The National September 11 Memorial has opened in Lower Manhattan and has been designed to honor the victims of the 9/11 attacks and the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

• Since 1933, NBC has offered this historic studio tour that takes you through the halls and into the studios of NBC’s New York operations. An NBC Page will be your guide to the world of the Peacock Network.

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f you’re a theatre-lover, don’t worry—we’ll also be happy to secure theatre tickets for the show of your choice (at additional cost). If you’d prefer to just reserve a seat on the coach and a room at the hotel, we can do that, too!

RESERVE BY: February 22, 2013

After deadline, call to check availability.

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INCLUDES:

• Round-trip private luxury coach transportation from Boston and Newton • Two nights’ first-class accommodations: The Belvedere • National September 11 Memorial timed group ticket admission for Saturday morning (excluding transportation) • “Top of the Rock Observatory” timed ticket admission • NBC Studio Tour timed ticket admission • Luggage handling at hotel

THE BELVEDERE

319 West 48th Street at 8th Avenue A lovely 1920s Art Deco building in Midtown Manhattan, the Belvedere is only two blocks from the Theatre District, Times Square and the famed Restaurant Row. The hotel offers full service concierge and 24-hour fitness center. Guestrooms include convenient kitchenettes with microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers.

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

BROADWAY YOUR WAY

THERE ARE SO MANY GREAT SHOWS! BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S MATILDA CHICAGO MAMMA MIA! MARY POPPINS ONCE ROCK OF AGES

SPIDER-MAN JEKYLL & HYDE THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA MOTOWN ANNIE NEWSIES AND MORE!

ONE-NIGHT PACKAGES BEGIN AT JUST $449 PER PERSON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY available through December 31, 2013

BELVEDERE HOTEL

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 NEW YORK, 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, ext. 3!

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.

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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THE BOSTON vs NEW YORK

YANKEES

Visit the New Stadium

Saturday, June 1– Sunday, June 2, 2013 The Travel Club’s sports getaways are wildly popular and always sell out. Head to New York for an early season matchup between baseball’s legendary rivals—the Red Sox and the Yankees!

This quick getaway includes a game at the new

vs BALTIMORE

ORIOLES

Stay in the Inner Harbor

Friday, July 26–Sunday, July 28, 2013 Head to the Renaissance city of Baltimore for a Saturday game (time TBA) against the Orioles in historic Camden Yards—a classic stadium like Fenway Park with lots of charm. You’ll stay two nights in the famed Inner Harbor area of Baltimore’s

vs TORONTO

BLUE JAYS

Including Niagara Falls & Cooperstown

Monday, August 12 – Thursday, August 15, 2013 This Red Sox weekend has an added punch—a visit to Cooperstown, NY where you’ll have your choice of admission to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, Fenimore Art Museum or The Farmers’ Museum and free time to explore this lovely town packed with baseball history. Then it’s on to Niagara Falls, Ontario and a guided tour

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RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

RED SOX $339

per person double occupancy $329 per person triple occupancy; $439 for single reservations; $279 for child reservations. Deposit is $150 pp, $100 of which is non-refundable. Travel cancellation insurance is $40 pp.*

Yankee Stadium (Saturday game, time TBA), accommodations in convenient Seacaucus, NJ and a free day in NYC—you’ll head into Manhattan on Sunday after breakfast and depart the city late afternoon. Go Sox!

$449

per person double occupancy $439 per person triple occupancy; $699 for single reservations; $399 for child reservations. Deposit is $150 pp, $100 of which is non-refundable. Travel cancellation insurance is $40 pp.*

downtown—a few minutes’ walk to the ballpark.

Free time allows you to visit lovely Fells Point for lunch and shopping or spend some time at the National Aquarium.

$579

per person double occupancy $569 per person triple occupancy; $779 for single reservations; $429 for child reservations. Deposit is $300 pp, $100 of which is non-refundable. Travel cancellation insurance is $60 pp.* Passport required.

of the region. Your centrally located accommodations put you in walking distance of many local attractions and you may wish to test your luck at the Casino Niagara. On Wednesday you’ll enjoy a night game against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre and return home on Thursday.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select Boston area locations • One nights’ accommodations: Holiday Inn, Secaucus, NJ • One buffet breakfast • Ticket to one game at Yankee Stadium (time TBA) • Free day in NYC • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY: January 28, 2013

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select Boston area locations • Two nights’ accommodations: Renaissance Inn, Baltimore Downtown/ Inner Harbor • Ticket to one game at Camden Yards (time TBA) • Two buffet breakfasts • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY: March 18, 2013 INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select Boston area locations • Three nights’ accommodations: one night at Inn at the Beeches, Rome, NY; two nights at Days Inn & Suites, Niagara Falls, ON • Four meals: three continental breakfasts, one dinner at Inn at the Beeches • Ticket to one game at the Rogers Centre, Toronto (Wednesday night) • Guided tour of Niagara Falls • Your choice of admission to one of the following: National Baseball Hall of Fame, Fenimore Art Museum, The Farmers’ Museum • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY: April 8, 2013 * Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Child rates apply for children 7-17 sharing a room with two adults at the double occupancy rate.

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DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAYS TOPNOTCH RESORT and SPA Stowe, VT

2013 Friday–Sunday Weekends

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ur drive-yourself weekends to Topnotch Resort and Spa in Stowe, VT are the ultimate girls-getaway, romantic escape, or family fun-fest. En route to Stowe, stop in West Lebanon, N.H. (minutes shy of the Vermont border) for lunch or dinner with our friends at Lui Lui where you’ll receive 20% off your dining check! Once ensconced at Topnotch—ranked #10 hotel spa by Travel and Leisure magazine—you’re free to unwind and indulge in the resort’s included amenities. You also have the option to add a welldeserved spa treatment—at a special Travel Club discount. We’ve included breakfast at Norma’s both mornings—the French toast is legendary! A phenomenal weekend at an unbeatable price—and all exclusive to the Travel Club. Space is limited!

CALL TO RESERVE! OPTIONAL: Discounted 50-minute spa treatment (call for rates and availability)

RESORT AMENITIES:

• World-class spa • Outdoor pool and hot tub • Pre-arranged carriage rides; winter sleigh rides • Topnotch Tennis Center • Guided hikes and snowshoe tours • Outdoor fire pits

TOPNOTCH RESORT

$389* April 1–June 13: $219* June 14–October 19: $379* October 20–December 19: $279* January 2–March 31:

* per person double occupancy

INCLUDES:

• Two nights’ deluxe accommodations: Topnotch Resort, Stowe, VT • Breakfast at Norma’s (excluding gratuity) Saturday and Sunday • Morning coffee service and afternoon tea • Valet parking • 20% discount at • All taxes, service charges and resort fee • Unavailable: 1/19–21, 2/15–16, 2/22–23, 3/1–2, 3/8–9, 5/17–19, 5/24–26, 7/4–7, 8/30–9/1, 10/4–5, 10/11–13

SPECIAL TRAVEL CLUB GIFT BAG UPON CHECK-IN!

As a special welcome to Stowe, we’ve assembled a lovely gift bag of treats and coupons to help plan your weekend. Your new Stowe friends include: • Blue Moon Cafe: 10% dining discount (mention The Travel Club when reserving!)

• Boyden Valley Winery: Free wine tasting • Cold Hollow Cider Mill: Free cider donut

HOLLOW CIDER MILL

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• Laughing Moon Chocolates: Free treat, tasting and coupon • Stowe Kitchen Bath & Linens: Spa sample and coupon • Stowe Area Association: Maple Syrup

802.253.9591 Main Street • Stowe, Vermont

laughingmoonchocolates.com

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKENDS The Connecticut River Valley and

GOODSPEED MUSICALS Hello, Dolly!: Friday, August 23–Sunday, August 25, 2013 The Most Happy Fella: Friday, October 18–Sunday, October 20, 2013

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 theatres—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.

$399

per person double occupancy $349 per person triple occupancy; $619 for single reservations. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Two nights’ first-class accommodations: Inn at Middletown • Continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday • Friday evening top-price 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 14, 2013 October Trip: July 1, 2013

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAY BERKSHIRES GETAWAY and

TANGLEWOOD CONCERT

Friday, July 5–Sunday, July 7, 2013 Boston Pops Orchestra

Friday, August 23–Sunday, August 25, 2013 Film Night at Tanglewood

Conductor Keith Lockhart, Special Guest Vince Gill

Boston Pops Orchestra and Audra McDonald

Monday, August 5–Wednesday, August 7, 2013 Tanglewood on Parade

Saturday, August 31–Monday, September 2, 2013 Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra

Sunday Afternoon Concert

Boston Symphony, Boston Pops, Tanglewood Orchestra

Tuesday Evening Concert

Saturday Evening Concert

Conductor Thomas Wilkins

Sunday Afternoon Concert

$559

THE LAWN AT TANGLEWOOD

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anglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra with the breathtaking Berkshires as a backdrop, is an iconic New England destination and our annual getaways are very popular! This year you may choose from four dates featuring Boston Pops Orchestra performances. And, as has become tradition, we’ve included accommodations at the charming Red Lion Inn in nearby Stockbridge.

Another highlight is a visit to the Berkshire Botanical Garden with its 23 display gardens.

The Red Lion Inn will also furnish you with a boxed picnic lunch to enjoy at the Garden.

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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. 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

RESERVE BY: July 5 Trip: May 17, 2013 August 5 Trip: June 17, 2013 August 23 Trip: July 5, 2013 August 31 Trip: July 12, 2013 RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

PORTLAND, MAINE Memorial Day Weekend

Saturday, May 25–Monday, May 27, 2013

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op aboard AMTRAK’s Downeaster and head to Portland for an enjoyable Memorial Day Weekend. Depart Boston’s North Station on Saturday morning. Upon arrival you’ll be whisked off to downtown Portland for a special guided Foodie Tour— making six stops to sample Portland’s best.

Later you’ll check in at the Holiday Inn By the Bay, convenient to both the Arts District and the Old Port. You’re within walking distance of charming cobbled streets, shops, restaurants and galleries—all co-existing with a dynamic working waterfront. Enjoy full breakfast both mornings at the hotel plus a 90-minute narrated harbor cruise.

RESERVE BY: April 1, 2013 For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111, ext 3.

$469

per person double occupancy $439 per person triple occupancy; $399 per person quad occupancy; $679 for single reservations.

Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip transportation on AMTRAK coach class from North Station, Boston (alternate boarding also available north of Boston)

• Two nights’ first-class accommodations: Holiday Inn By the Bay • Full breakfast Sunday and Monday • Round-trip, private train station/hotel transfers • “Lobster Lady” meet and greet service upon arrival at Portland train station • Welcome reception at hotel • Portland Foodie Tour • Narrated Portland Harbor Cruise • Luggage handling at hotel

DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND

KENNEBUNKPORT Nonantum Resort

Friday, May 31–Sunday, June 2, 2013 the weekend in New England’s S pend famous seaside village of Kennebunkport

at Maine’s popular Nonantum resort. From its peaceful location on the Kennebunkport River, it’s an easy walk to Dock Square with its shops, galleries and restaurants, and a short ride to Cape Porpoise, Parson’s Walk and Kennebunk.

At your leisure you’ll enjoy a 50-minute cruise on a working lobster boat and a visit to the Trolley Museum—including a ride through the Maine countryside on a restored streetcar.

We’ve also included a special Foodie Tour of Kennebunkport—you’ll stop at six historic inns and sample a signature dish at each stop.

RESERVE BY: April 8, 2013

$349

per person double occupancy $319 per person triple occupancy; $299 per person quad occupancy; $519 for single reservations.

Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Two nights’ first-class accommodations: Nonantum Resort • Welcome reception at hotel • Full breakfast Saturday and Sunday • One dinner at hotel • Narrated Lobstering Cruise • Admission to Seashore Trolley Museum with trolley ride • Luggage handling and parking at hotel

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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PENN DUTCH and AMISH COUNTRY

Thursday, June 13–Saturday, June 15, 2013

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he Pennsylvania Amish of Lancaster County are America’s oldest Amish community. This relaxing and informative trip explores a simpler way of life. You’ll visit an 18th-century style Peddler’s Village, tour the Amish Farmlands, stop at a quintessential roadside stand for lemonade and shop for quilts at a traditional country store. You’ll enjoy a meal and musical performance at the Dutch Apple Dinner Theatre and a performance of Noah at the Sight & Sound Millennium Theatre.

RESERVE BY: March 4, 2013

$439

per person double occupancy $429 per person triple occupancy; $529 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 Boston area locations • Two nights’ accommodations: Willow Valley Inn & Suites, Lancaster, PA • Four meals: two breakfasts, two dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND

BOOTHBAY HARBOR, MAINE Friday, June 14–Sunday, June 16, 2013

uiet coves, rocky shoreline, meandering

country roads and beautiful lighthouses—just some of the reasons why we love the Boothbay Harbor region! Pack your comfy clothes and your camera and head north (180 miles north of Boston) to charming Boothbay Harbor and accommodations at the Fisherman’s Wharf Inn, overlooking the harbor. We’ve included three “uniquely Maine” excursions designed to give you a real taste of this glorious area—a whale watch cruise, admission to Maine’s botanical gardens and an evening walking tour. After check out on Sunday you might wish to stop at Kennebunkport or Kittery on your way home.

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$299

per person double occupancy $279 per person triple occupancy; $259 per person quad occupancy; $449 for single reservations.

Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Two nights’ first-class accommodations: Fisherman’s Wharf Inn, Boothbay Harbor • Full breakfast Saturday and Sunday • One dinner at hotel • Whale Watch Cruise • Admission to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens • Guided evening Boothbay Harbor Walking Tour • Meet and greet assistance at hotel • Parking at hotel

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

SUMMER GETAWAY to NIAGARA FALLS

Monday, August 5–Thursday, August 8, 2013

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e know it sounds like a travel cliché, yet, 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. You’ll take a watery “joyride” cruise on the famous Maid of the Mist— the unforgettable journey beneath the falls as we “explore the roar” from the base of the American Falls and into the basin of Horseshoe Falls. Later you’ll enjoy a stroll around one of the most beautiful towns in Canada—quaint Niagara-on-the-Lake. Our relaxing stay also includes a winery visit with tasting and dinner in the Revolving Restaurant atop famous Skylon Tower.

$629

per person double occupancy $619 per person triple occupancy; $839 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 Boston area locations • Three nights’ accommodations: Days Inn & Suites, Niagara Falls, Ontario • Five meals: three breakfasts, two dinners (including one dinner at Skylon Tower) • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY: April 29, 2013

QUEBEC CITY and MONTREAL Sunday, August 11–Thursday, August 15, 2013

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hat’s in store for you on this five-day summer getaway to Canada’s Quebec province? Beauty, culture and old world charm! Spend two nights in fabulous Quebec City where you’ll enjoy breakfasts at local cafés and be treated to a narrated tour, including the Old City. En route to Montreal you’ll visit the shrine of Sainte Anne de Beaupre and Montmorency Falls before arriving at your accommodations in the heart of the city and going out for dinner at a popular nearby restaurant. Enjoy breakfast amongst locals at neighborhood restaurants and a guided tour, including Notre Dame Basilica and Mount Royal.

RESERVE BY: May 6, 2013

$799

per person double occupancy $789 per person triple occupancy; $1,099 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $60.

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

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select Boston area locations • Four nights’ accommodations: Loews Le Concorde, Quebec City, two nights; Fairmont Queen Elizabeth, Montreal, two nights • Six meals: four breakfasts, two dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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SARATOGA SPRINGS and RACING Sunday, August 18–Monday, August 19, 2013

getaways are a great way to enjoy Q uicksummer in the northeast and this one-

night escape has it all. After a morning departure you’ll arrive in beautiful Saratoga Springs for some free time before enjoying a guided tour of Haven Oaks Horse Farm. En route to your accommodations in Albany you’ll be treated to a captivating view of Lake George from the top of Prospect Mountain.

After breakfast the next day you’ll take a tour of the Albany State Capitol before arriving midday at Saratoga Race Track—one of America’s oldest and grandest courses—to enjoy an afternoon of thoroughbred racing.

This getaway is a sure bet!

RESERVE BY: May 13, 2013

$249

per person double occupancy $239 per person triple occupancy; $329 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 Boston area locations • One nights’ accommodations: Holiday Inn, Albany, NY • Two meals: one breakfast, one dinner • Saratoga Race Track Grandstand Admission, program, hot dog and soda • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

OCEAN CITY and TANGIER ISLAND

Sunday, August 25–Wednesday, August 28, 2013

$629

per person double occupancy $619 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.

Per person deposit is $300.

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our destination is Ocean City— Maryland’s popular Eastern shore resort.

Oceanfront accommodations at Dune’s Manor Hotel are near the famed three-mile boardwalk and include a private balcony.

Enjoy a cruise across Chesapeake Bay to picturesque Tangier Island, so remote it seems lost in time. You won’t want to leave the peace and tranquility of its 17th century streets. The following day brings you to Assateague Island, a protected wildlife refuge where the famed ponies still run wild, and a visit to the Ocean City Life Saving Museum. We’ve made time for you to stroll the boardwalk or enjoy the traditional afternoon tea on the Dune’s beautiful verandah.

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INCLUDES:

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

FEATURES:

Chesapeake Bay cruise to Tangier Island, Assateague Island, Ocean City Life Saving Museum, traditional afternoon tea

RESERVE BY: May 20, 2013 RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND

OGUNQUIT, ME

Ogunquit Playhouse Performance and Stonewall Kitchen Cooking Class Friday, September 6–Sunday, September 8, 2013

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he perfect weekend destination should be picturesque and charming, not too far (or too close) and completely stress-free. Say no more—that’s Ogunquit! Just 75 miles from downtown Boston (only 90 minutes away), Ogunquit is known worldwide as “the best vacation to be had in the Vacation State.”

Ogunquit attracts travelers with its one-two punch of world-class scenery (September is perfect for beachcombing), as well as art and culture reflected in its array of galleries, museums and theater. You’ll enjoy a performance (show to be announced) at the famed Ogunquit Playhouse and a “hands-on” cooking class—followed by lunch—at Stonewall Kitchen.

RESERVE BY: July 22, 2013

$319

per person double occupancy $299 per person triple occupancy; $285 per person quad occupancy; $445 for single reservations.

Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Two nights’ accommodations: Ogunquit River Inn • Deluxe continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday • Friday evening performance at Ogunquit Playhouse • “Lunch & Learn” Stonewall Kitchen Cooking School Class • Meet and greet assistance at hotel • Two Ogunquit trolley tokens • Luggage handling and parking at hotel

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, ME via Amtrak

Sunday, September 8–Tuesday, September 10, 2013

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his Maine event 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 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 8, 2013

$229

per person double occupancy $219 per person triple occupancy; $209 per person quad occupancy; $339 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: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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AMAZING CHICAGO

Saturday, September 14–Tuesday, September 17, 2013

$1,299

per person double occupancy

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

The Travel Club for a chic Chicago getJ oin away and experience its famous high-rises,

eclectic neighborhoods and amazing variety of cuisines. With world-class museums, lavish shopping, unique architecture and a lake-front address, it’s not surprising that Chicago is on Frommer’s 2012 list of top travel destinations. A local tour leads you from Michigan Avenue to the Loop and on to the Magnificent Mile (think Champs-Elysées). At the famous Field Museum you’ll see the world’s largest T. Rex! There will be plenty of time to explore on your own—try the Navy Pier or a Chicago River boat tour. You’ll enjoy a tram ride through Chicago’s gorgeous Botanic Gardens, a Lake Michigan cruise and dinner with a comedy review at Tommy Guns Garage, a Chicago-style “Speakeasy.”

$1,279 per person triple occupancy; $1,659 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $95. 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 Chicago • Three nights’ accommodations: Comfort Suites Downtown • Five meals: three breakfasts, two dinners, including one dinner with entertainment at Tommy Guns Garage • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE BY: May 7, 2013

COLONIAL WILLIAMSBURG Saturday, September 14–Wednesday, September 18, 2013

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mmerse yourself in our nation’s historic past and enjoy the unique beauty of the Shenandoah Valley. Travel to Crystal City in Arlington, VA, just across the river from Washington, D.C., where you’ll visit the new Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial and George Washington’s plantation home at Mount Vernon. Explore one of the greatest living museums in the world at Colonial Williamsburg as you enjoy the sights and sounds of 18th-century America, including the Governor’s Palace and Gardens. A visit to Monticello (Thomas Jefferson’s home) and breathtaking Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park are a perfect end to this stunning display of historic America.

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$769

per person double occupancy $759 per person triple occupancy; $999 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $50.

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 Boston area locations • Four nights’ accommodations: Crystal City one night; Williamsburg Woodlands Hotel two nights; Woodstock, VA one night • Seven meals: four breakfasts, three dinners (including one dinner at a traditional Colonial tavern) • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

THE HAMPTONS

Sunday, September 15–Monday, September 16, 2013

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he Hamptons—elegance and country charm combined! This overnight getaway to the eastern tip of Long Island begins with the 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 arriving at your home for the night—Hyatt Place East End in Riverhead—and enjoying dinner at a popular local restaurant. 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 10, 2013

$299

per person double occupancy $289 per person triple occupancy; $369 for single reservations; $249 for child. 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 Boston area 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

ADIRONDACK HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL Friday, September 20–Sunday, September 22, 2013

$439

per person double occupancy $429 per person triple occupancy; $599 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:

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t’s hot air balloon season across the country!

The 41st 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 Hudson Explorer train ride along the Hudson River amidst the Adirondack Mountains.

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select Boston area 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 14, 2013 For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111, ext 3.

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CANYONLANDS of AMERICA Wednesday, September 18–Tuesday, September 24, 2013

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egin with the impressive Casa Blanca Resort Casino in Mesquite, toss in three National Parks, a state park, assorted spires, painted pinnacles, jagged peaks, mysterious buttes, forested mountains and dramatic deserts and you’ve got an eye-opening adventure to some of the most wondrous locations in America. You’ll be awed by attractions both natural and man-made—the north rim of the Grand Canyon; the vivid colors of Zion National Park; the red rock formations in Valley of Fire State Park; Lake Mead and Hoover Dam; the sandstone cliffs and sculpted pillars at Bryce Canyon National Park. You may also wish to join an optional excursion to Las Vegas.

RESERVE BY: May 13, 2013 For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111, ext 3.

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$1,499

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,479 per person triple occupancy; $1,749 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $95. 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 Las Vegas, via a connecting city • Six nights’ accommodations: Casa Blanca Resort Casino, Mesquite, NV • Ten meals: six breakfasts, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

BADLANDS and BLACK HILLS of SOUTH DAKOTA Featuring the 49th Annual Buffalo Roundup Friday, September 27–Thursday, October 3, 2013

CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL

$1,899

per person double occupancy

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t may be hundreds of miles from the Pacific Ocean, yet the Spirit of the West lives in South Dakota. This weeklong getaway is a wonderful chance to escape the bustle of modern life and reconnect with our country’s rich history. You’ll witness 2.5 billion years of geological history in a single day via the steep canyons, spires and buttes created by the stark, beautiful environment at Badlands National Park and the 865-foot Devil’s Tower Monument (made famous in Close Encounters of the Third Kind). Of course, excursions to the man-made rock formations of Mount Rushmore and the still-in-progress Crazy Horse Memorial are equally breathtaking. That said, South Dakota is more than just big rocks; you’ll spend three exciting nights in the gold rush town of Deadwood, former residence of true American originals Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane. At the Hampton Inn, however, with its 24-hour casino and indoor pool, you won’t be roughing it like they did. Join an authentic western adventure at Custer State Park as you watch the 49th Annual Buffalo Roundup. You’ll feel the ground tremble as more than one thousand buffalo are corralled by cowboys and park personnel. The Old West lives on…

RESERVE BY: May 20, 2013

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,879 per person triple occupancy; $2,299 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $115. 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 Rapid City, SD, via a connecting city • Six nights’ accommodations • Eleven meals: six breakfasts, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Journey Museum, Badlands National Park, Wall Drug, Mount Rushmore National Memorial, Crazy Horse Memorial, Deadwood, Custer State Park, Needles Highway Scenic Drive, Devil’s Tower Monument, Kevin Costner’s TaTanka: Story of the Bison, Annual Buffalo Roundup

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Flight from Boston to Rapid City

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

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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WASHINGTON, D.C. Columbus Day Weekend

Friday, October 11–Monday, October 14, 2013

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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 5, 2013

$559

per person double occupancy $539 per person triple occupancy; $739 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 Boston area locations • Three nights’ accommodations: Doubletree Crystal City Hotel • Five meals: three breakfasts, two dinners • Sightseeing and touring • Services of 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 your own in historic Alexandria, coach transportation to the Mall area, evening Illuminated Monument tour, United States Air Force Memorial

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Saturday, October 12–Monday, October 14, 2013

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Join us on 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.

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$419

per person double occupancy $409 per person triple occupancy; $579 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 Boston area locations • Two nights’ accommodations: Fairmont Queen Elizabeth • Three meals: two breakfasts, one dinner • Sightseeing and touring • Services of Tour Manager

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

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CHARLESTON, SAVANNAH & the GOLDEN ISLES Saturday, December 7–Friday, December 13, 2013

$1,739

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,239 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, taxes and fees subject to change. Per person deposit is $600.

INCLUDES:

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xperience the South’s legendary charm and hospitality during this history-rich trip through South Carolina and Georgia at holiday time! In Charleston—“America’s BestMannered City”—you’ll experience a city brimming with celebrated Colonial, Antebellum and Victorian homes and have a chance to visit Drayton Hall, one of the oldest working plantations in the South. Head for the pristine Georgia coast and enjoy stops at charming Beaufort on Port Royal Island and the sea island of St. Helena where you’ll learn about the native Gullah-Geechee culture.

You’ll spend a full day in the Golden Isles with free time on Jekyll Island and an included tour on St. Simons Island. The largest National Historic Landmark District in the U.S., Savannah’s unique allure is evidenced in her cobblestone streets adorned with gaslight lamps dripping with Spanish moss, manicured gardens, oak-shaded parks and more than twenty city squares filled with museums, churches, mansions, monuments and famous forts of the Revolutionary and Civil War eras.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Charleston and Savannah to Boston, via a connecting city • First-class hotel accommodations: three nights Charleston, one night Jekyll Island, two nights Savannah • Seven meals: five breakfasts, two dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

OPTIONALS:

Charleston—Southern Plantations Visit and Dinner. Savannah—Southern Dinner and Music evening. Savannah—2n post-tour extension: $299 pp/do

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Locally-guided Charleston tour featuring the Old Citadel, The Battery, Rainbow Row, Charleston Museum and City Market • Free time to explore Charleston independently • Visit to Beaufort on Port Royal Island where you’ll see the waterfront and historic homes and St. Helena Island • Tour of St. Simons Island, including the lighthouse and Fort Frederica National Monument • Free time to explore Jekyll Island • Guided tour of Savannah, including Forsyth Park, River Street, the Cotton Exchange and the Colonial Park Cemetery • Free time to explore Savannah

RESERVE BY: March 27, 2013 RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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milia Romagna is a kaleidoscope of wonders from the shores of the Adriatic Riviera to the castles of the countryside. We’ll begin in Bologna, and visit its perfectly preserved medieval center. This handsome, red-bricked city is home to Europe’s oldest university and has a lively atmosphere. Our excursion to Ravenna—boasting eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites—highlights the stunning 5th– 6th century Byzantine mosaics adorning the walls of its churches and monuments. Leaving Italy, we’ll travel (30 minutes) to the world’s smallest sovereign state, The Republic of San Marino—24 square miles completely surrounded by Italy. Be sure to have your passport stamped—for a small fee! We’ll visit Renaissance-era Ferrara, whose historic center has earned it UNESCO status, and Padua, a star in both Roman and medieval times. The icing on the cake will be a day in Venice!

RESERVE BY: January 28, 2013

$2,759

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,059 for single reservations. 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 Bologna and Venice to Boston, via Rome • Seven nights’ three- and four-star accommodations: four nights in Rimini, three nights in Padua • Eleven meals: seven continental/buffet breakfasts, four dinners with wine in Rimini • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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E R TH ELE Friday, July 5–Friday, July 12, 2013 AV T F T TR C E RF EN $2,469 PE END per person double occupancy EP D IN any of you have asked us to offer an INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and Italy vacation during the summer, so all air taxes and fees. we’ve designed an affordable trip in “high$2,799 for single reservations. Triple accommodaseason” that spends three nights each in Italy’s tions may be available upon request. Fuel surmost iconic cities—Florence and Rome. This charge, air taxes and fees subject to change. six-night getaway is perfect for independent Passport required. Per person deposit is $300. travelers who want all the advantages of group INCLUDES: travel, yet who prefer to explore on their own.

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Florence via Rome, and Rome to Boston • Six nights’ three-star accommodations • Buffet breakfast daily • Guided tours in Florence, Siena, Rome • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers

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Saturday, May 11–Sunday, May 19, 2013 $2,559* Friday, September 27–Saturday, October 5, 2013 $2,579*

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* Prices are per person double occupancy. MAY: $2,939 for single reservations. SEPT.: $2,959 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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mythology, calling to travelers like Homer’s Odysseus to stop and linger. Perhaps it’s the lure of the sirens that entices visitors to this coast, yet perhaps this is simply the Italy that many travelers dream about—50 miles of pure paradise. Your stay is in Maiori, boasting the “widest and nicest beach on the coast.” You’ll be treated to a guided tour of the excavations at Pompeii followed by a winery visit, a full-day visit to the magical isle of Capri and a full-day excursion devoted solely to Sorrento (including lunch) and Amalfi. The next day you’ll travel, via motorboat, to Positano where you’ll have the entire day to explore on your own. And, for the first time, we’ve included a half-day visit to Ravello including admission to Villa Rufolo and lunch.

RESERVE BY: May Trip: February 9, 2013 September Trip: June 15, 2013

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Naples, via Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel San Francesco, Maiori (or similar) • Twenty meals: seven buffet breakfasts, six lunches (including two at local restaurants), seven dinners • One cooking demonstration at hotel, one ceramic lesson • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local guide during excursions

FEATURES:

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

TRAVELER REVIEWS “We had a wonderful time! It was our honeymoon and we could not have asked for a better one! The schedule covered so much territory and interesting locations! And the best part of the trip was our tour guide, Paola Cioffi. She added local flavor to the tour and made it fun!

She was enthusiastic and you got the feeling she wanted you to love the area as much as she does.”—Linda and Mark C.

ALL AMALFI COAST DEPARTURES SOLD OUT IN 2012.

EARLY RESERVATIONS ARE ADVISED. RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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HISTORIC VILLAGES of ITALY

Including a Castle Stay and Rome

Thursday, September 19–Friday September 27, 2013

$2,899

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,399 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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n this brand-new Travel Club adventure we explore a few of Italy’s most enchanting villages. These out-of-the-way hamlets boast centuries-old beauty with none of the scars of over-development. We’ll begin in the hills outside Rome (Lazio region) in a small town called Nerola where we’ll stay at the magical Castello Orsini, a 10th-century storybook castle-turned-hotel, complete with indoor and outdoor pool, gardens and spa facilities—not to mention ancient frescoes, suits of armor, old paintings, crenellated towers and secret passages. Two fascinating tours are in store as we discover “Baroque Rome” and explore Rome’s Medieval Cloisters. In Sabina, we’ll stop at the medieval villages of Greccio and hill-top Labro and visit a 2,000-year-old olive oil mill. From here we transfer to San Gemini in Umbria and fourstar accommodations at Hotel Duomo. We’ll enjoy an excursion to Cascate delle Marmore—a 540-foot, three-tiered, manmade waterfall created by the Romans in 271 B.C., the ruins of the Roman village of Carsulae—one of Umbria’s most fascinating archaeological parks—and the underground city of ancient Narni. A real treat awaits in unforgettable Spoleto—Roman origins, a medieval atmosphere, numerous Romanesque churches and La Rocca Albornoziana, the castle-fortress looming above the town.

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• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations • Breakfast daily • One lunch during touring • Welcome and farewell dinners at local restaurants • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Full-day “Baroque Rome” tour, full-day “Medieval Cloisters of Rome” tour, full-day excursion to Greccio and Labro, visit to Cascate delle Marmore, excursion to Narni and Carsulae, full-day excursion to Spoleto, four-night castle stay

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–5 Castello Orsini, Nerola, Lazio DAYS 6–8 Hotel Duomo, San Gemini, Umbria DAY 9 Return flight to Boston

TRAVELER REVIEWS UMBRIA 2012: “This is my fifth trip with The Travel Club. Our tour guide was excellent. He not only is very knowledgeable but tries to accommodate everyone’s wishes. I look forward to my next trip.”—Barbara K.

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Saturday, September 21–Sunday, September 29, 2013

$2,769

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,029 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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f you could visit Italy only once in your lifetime, this might be the trip to take. Versilia, on Tuscany’s northern coast, is a stretch of lovely beach resorts and charming villages sandwiched between the green pinewoods at the foot of the Apuan Alps and the blindingly blue sea.

Viareggio, with origins as a 12th-century fishing village, is known as “the pearl” of the Riviera della Versilia with a lively seaside promenade dotted with Liberty-style architecture, shops, cafés and restaurants. We’ve included a day featuring elegant, medieval Lucca—still surrounded by its intact Renaissance walls—and stunning Pisa. For the first time The Travel Club includes an excursion to the Island of Elba where we’ll see ancient villages, Roman archaeological sites, and the Villa dei Mulini— now a museum, once the residence of Napoleon in exile. In Carrara, you’ll visit a private marble quarry before heading to historic Pietrasanta, sometimes called “the little Athens” for its marble studios and artisans. “Intense beauty, great cuisine and amazing aromas….” That’s how NYTimes.com describes the wildly charming area of the Cinque Terre and we’ll treat you to lunch and a wine-tasting on this full-day visit.

Capping off this holiday is breathtaking Florence where you’ll enjoy a guided walking tour and time for independent exploration.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Pisa, via Rome • Seven nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel Katy, Viareggio • Breakfast daily • Wine tasting and light lunch in Montecarlo • Wine tasting and light lunch in the Cinque Terre • Cooking lesson and lunch in Pietrasanta • Welcome dinner at local restaurant • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Full-day excursion to Lucca, Pisa and Montecarlo, Buonamico winery visit with tasting and light lunch, full-day excursion to Elba Island, full-day excursion to Carrara, Pietrasanta and Sarzana, cooking lesson and lunch in Pietrasanta, full-day excursion to the Cinque Terre with wine tasting and light lunch, full-day excursion to Florence, lunch with a local family in Lucca

RESERVE BY: June 13, 2013

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SWISS and ITALIAN CHARM Saturday, September 21–Sunday, September 29, 2013

$2,819

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,139 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:

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n Northern Italy, where the Alps give way to Switzerland, you’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, you’ll enjoy lakefront accommodations in a converted 18th-century villa.

During excursions to Isola Bella, quiet and secluded Lake Orta and romantic Bellagio on Lake Como, you’ll visit elegant palaces, terraced gardens and cobblestoned medieval squares while wandering along lakeside promenades. You’ll have some time to browse along the famous Via Nassa in Lugano, Switzerland, see the highlights of Milan in a half-day tour and visit Castello Masnago.

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. 34

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

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Boat trip to Isola Bella and Palazzo Borromeo • Excursion to Lake Orta • Full-day excursion to Lake Como • Full-day excursion to Lugano and Castello Masnago in Varese • Wine tasting and snack at Cantina Bianchi • Half-day tour of Milan • Full-day excursion to Ascona, Locarno and Bellinzona

RESERVE BY: June 13, 2013 For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111, ext 3.

TRAVELER REVIEWS “Year after year I continue to travel with Show of the Month. Your guides are great; Michele is so informative and so helpful. He goes out of his way to make sure each guest is comfortable and sees what is important to each one.”— Mariann M.

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

S NE MA W LL of ITI GR N O Medieval Villages of Tuscany and Florence ERARUP Y Friday, October 4–Saturday, October 12, 2013

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his exclusive new itinerary offers an indepth exploration of “classic Italy” as we pair the Borghi—Tuscany’s famed medieval villages—with exquisite Florence, Italy’s Renaissance capital. The “road less traveled” leads us off the beaten path to the enchanting Borghi, small Tuscan communities which are, for the most part, insulated from tourists. We’ll stay four nights in Anghiari, rated one of the most beautiful villages in Italy. Outside its 12th and 13th-century fortified walls, the countryside around Anghiari seems untouched—dotted with monasteries and archaeological sites.

Inside, we’ll be charmed by small squares, artisan shops, towers and churches. Enjoy visits to San Sepolcro and ancient Monterchi, a hilltown whose name means the Mount of Hercules, as well as the Hermitage of Montecasale and the mysterious Castle of Poppi. Stunning Florence awaits and we’ll spend three nights at the Hotel Balestri, enjoy a half-day guided walking tour and have free time for independent exploration. We’ll cap off our Tuscan exploration with an excursion to Chianti for a visit to a wine museum followed by a wine tasting and lunch at the Castle of Vicchiomaggio—reputed to be where da Vinci painted his Mona Lisa.

RESERVE BY: June 28, 2013 TRAVELER REVIEWS “This was a delightful trip. The cost was exceptional and inclusive—a terrific value. I’m looking forward to my next Club trip.” —George B.

$2,599

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,859 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’ three-star accommodations • Eleven meals: seven buffet breakfasts, two lunches, two dinners • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–5 Hotel La Meridiana, Anghiari, Tuscany DAYS 6–8 Hotel Balestri, Florence DAY 9 Return flight to Boston

FEATURES: Visits to Museo della Battaglia

and Taglieschi, visit to monastery at Hermitage of Montecasale, excursion to San Sepolcro and Monterchi, lunch at a local trattoria, visit to Busatti textile factory and olive oil factory, excursion to village and castle of Poppi, halfday walking tour of Florence, visit to Chianti for lunch and wine tasting

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A Classic Experience

VENICE, FLORENCE & ROME Monday, October 7–Tuesday, October 15, 2013

$2,999

per person double occupancy

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

Call for triple and single reservations. 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 and Rome to Boston • Seven nights’ three-star accommodations • Breakfast daily • One dinner at local restaurant, with wine, in Venice, Florence, Rome • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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his fall vacation is a classic—a visit to three of the world’s most extraordinary cities. You begin in Venice with accommodations near the stunning, sandy beaches of Lido followed by dinner with wine at a local restaurant. Your guided walking tour the next morning is followed by free time. Don’t forget to hit the markets and jewelry shops! Florence is your next stop, also complete with dinner and wine at a local restaurant. Enjoy a walking tour of the historic center and start marking the Renaissance monuments off your list. Be sure your list includes a visit to the Uffizi Gallery or Accademia to revel in Florence’s artistic masterpieces. A bonus on this holiday is a stop in the lovely medieval city of Siena, boasting one of the world’s most unique piazzas—Il Campo. Once in Rome you’ll enjoy a panoramic coach tour to acquaint you with the city’s signature sights and sounds. To round off your week, you’ll have a whole day in Rome to continue sightseeing, wandering, shopping and people watching.

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

Overnight flight from Boston Hotel Riviera, Venice Lido Hotel Cellai, Florence Hotel Milani, Rome Return flight to Boston

FEATURES:

Half-day guided walking tour of Venice, halfday guided walking tour of Florence, visit to Siena, half-day guided panoramic motorcoach tour of Rome, day at leisure in Rome For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111, ext 3.

TRAVELER REVIEWS “There is no cheaper or easier way to travel to Italy than with The Travel Club.”

—Suzanne N.

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A WEEK IN UMBRIA

$2,589

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,879 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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mbria, perhaps from the Italian “ombra” or shadow, has been overshadowed by its more famous neighbor, Tuscany. Yet Umbria is just as interesting and breathtaking—and often less crowded. In Spello, “the jewel of Umbria,” our hotel is a restored 18th-century building with medieval origins and is a perfect reflection of the city, offering splendid views and a traditional atmosphere. Trevi, Montefalco and Bevagna boast 12th-century churches, Renaissance monuments and Roman origins, as well as the famous Sagrantino of Montefalco wine—and we’ve included a visit to Caprai Estate for a taste of the local grape as well as local specialties. Following a delicious extravirgin olive oil tasting, you’ll visit Foligno and the 1,000-year-old Benedictine Abbey at Sassovivo. Deruta, with its traditional pottery industry dating back a thousand years, and Todi, first inhabited in 2700 B.C., are charming, old world Italian towns with much to discover in their piazzas and lanes. We’re excited to offer an excursion to vibrant Perugia with its bustling medieval center filled with monuments, cafes and chocolate makers—visit the Perugina store—and Assisi. As the week winds down you’ll travel to Tuscany and one of the most famous of the old hill towns— Cortona—beautifully depicted in Under the Tuscan Sun. Cortona has it all—art, culture, Roman history, Renaissance architecture and fabulous views from its medieval walls. Umbria is indeed the heart of Italy.

• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Rome • Seven nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel Del Teatro, Spello • Buffet breakfast daily • Welcome and farewell dinners at local restaurants • Wine tasting and snack • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Guided tour of Spello, excursion to Trevi, full-day guided excursion to villages of Montefalco and Bevagna, wine tasting at Caprai Estate, visit to an olive oil factory, excursion to Foligno and Sassovivo, full-day guided excursion to Deruta and Todi, full-day excursion to Perugia and Assisi, full-day excursion to Cortona

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gorgeous, sun-drenched climate; romantic, rustic surroundings; traditional, delicious cuisine—experience the Italy of your dreams. You’ll begin by flying to Rome before connecting to Florence and checking into the beautiful Grand Hotel Plaza in the exclusive spa resort of Montecatini Terme. From there you’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 you’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, you can concentrate on taking photos and, of course, taking in the wondrous surroundings of Tuscany.

RESERVE BY: July 5, 2013

$2,439

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,719 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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

FEATURES:

Full-day excursion to Florence, full-day excursion to Lucca and visit to Montecarlo with lunch and wine tasting at Fattoria Il Poggio, full-day excursion to Siena and San Gimignano, full-day guided excursion to the Cinque Terre with light lunch and wine tasting, visit to Montecatini Alto, cooking demonstration at hotel

TRAVELER REVIEWS “This trip was just perfect. A centrally located hotel, lots of meals, just 30 travelers, everyday a wonderful visit to a city with special guides. Best trip ever!!! Thanks so much. P.S. We’re world travelers!” —Jane H.

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$2,879

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Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

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villages of Northern Italy’s Veneto. In medieval Soave, a picturesque walled town surrounded by vineyard-covered hills, you’ll enjoy four-star accommodations near the town’s impressive castle. Discover why Verona is called one of the prettiest small cities in Italy with a guided visit highlighting its medieval and Renaissance splendor. In Bassano del Grappa, which boasts both Renaissance and Baroque-influenced architecture, you’ll visit the famous Nardini Distillery grappa factory and enjoy a taste of this fiery liqueur. A member of the exclusive club of “the most beautiful villages in Italy,” Arqua’ Petrarca has retained its medieval flavor and a visit here is akin to discovering a hardheld secret. Midweek we’ll transfer to Conegliano Veneto and the four-star Hotel Canon D’Oro—a 16th-century palazzo!

Attractive, cheerful, historic and the center of the Prosecco wine-producing area, some say Conegliano’s greatest asset is its cuisine spiced with ancient delicacies. We’ve included a fullday excursion to Venice (of course!) and you’ll enjoy a walking tour and free time to explore its treasure trove of art and culture. As Italy’s bestknown mountain resort, Cortina D’Ampezzo has a glamorous reputation yet remains a town of white timbered houses surrounded by the spectacular peaks of the Dolomites.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Verona and Venice to Boston, via Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations • Breakfast daily • Welcome and farewell dinners at local restaurants • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Tour of Soave, visit to local winery and wine tasting with light meal, guided visit to Verona, full-day excursion to Bassano del Grappa and Marostica including the Nardini Distillery for a grappa tasting, visit to Arqua’ Petrarca, excursion to San Pietro di Feletto for a Prosecco wine tasting, visit a family-run cheese producer with a tasting and lunch, full-day excursion to Venice, full-day excursion to Cortina D’Ampezzo

RESERVE BY: July 11, 2013 TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–4 Hotel Roxy Plaza, Soave DAYS 5–8 Hotel Canon D’Oro, Conegliano DAY 9 Return flight to Boston

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xplore the secret side of Sicily on this new adventure. Sicilian culture is a unique blend of art, archaeology, history, folklore and amazing cuisine. On Sicily’s northern coast we’ll find Campofelice di Roccella and the Fiesta Hotel Garden Beach. Set in a luxuriant garden, the hotel offers a private beach, international cuisine, a wellness center and pool. We’ll visit mountaintop Erice—whose castles seem to stand guard over the sea—and the archaeological site at Segesta— whose ancient Greek temple claims to be the “best-preserved in the world”—before an afternoon spent at the Planeta Winery on the Ulmo Estate. In this landscape—surrounded by vineyards and a wine cellar built next to the 16th-century farmhouse, we’ll enjoy a light lunch and a special tasting. Heading into the Madonie Mountains we’ll stop in the ancient hill-top village of Alimena for a picnic and a taste of fresh-made ricotta before continuing to the hills above Noto.

Here we’ll discover another of Sicily’s secrets with our stay at the four-star Masseria degli Ulivi, an ancient farming estate complete with a rustic restaurant; wood-beam ceilings; terracotta floors; and outdoor pool. While the main building is classic 19th-century architecture the guestrooms are air conditioned with private bath and satellite TV. A full-day excursion brings us first to Siracusa— home to well-preserved Greek and Roman ruins—and the island of Ortigia, the historical heart of Siracusa with charming, narrow lanes, palaces and Baroque churches. The last leg of our discovery brings us to Taormina, perched high above blue seas and adorned with blazing red bougainvillea framing white-washed buildings.

AMPHITHEATRE IN TAORMINA

$2,699

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,979 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 • Breakfast daily • Three dinners at hotel restaurant in Campofelice di Roccella • Dinner at local restaurant in Taormina • Wine tasting at Planeta Winery • Ricotta tasting and picnic • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–4 Fiesta Hotel Garden Beach, Campofelice di Roccella DAYS 5–6 Masseria degli Ulivi, San Corrado di Fuori DAYS 7–8 Hotel Continentale, Taormina DAY 9 Return flight to Boston

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A New Discovery Arts, Culture and Cuisine

Saturday, November 2–Sunday, November 10, 2013

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$2,599

TRULLO IN ALBEROBELLO

our first journey to mysterious Puglia, Since The Travel Club has discovered there’s much

more to explore in this southern, sun-soaked province. Join us on this vacation to “the real Italy” as we reveal the art, culture, tradition and cuisine of Puglia. Our holiday begins in beautiful Lecce—“the Rome of the South”—where art is found not only in museums, but all around in elegant Baroque architecture. We’ll enjoy a guided visit of this “open air exhibition” and an afternoon in the Adriatic seaside town of Otranto. We’ll travel to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Trulli of Alberobello—the world-famous picturesque cone-shaped houses, Locorotondo (reminiscent of Jerusalem) for a wine tasting, and the hilltown of Ostuni with its dazzling white-washed buildings. Enjoy the colorful streets and central piazza of Matera, the town famous for its extensive rock dwellings; Castellana Grotte, a fantastic underground “natural temple” and a visit to the Barsento winery for a tasting (Puglia produces one tenth of the wine drunk in Europe) and a sampling of the local fare. “Saving the best for last” is perhaps the most compelling reason to join us this November—we’ll be treated to three intimate cooking demonstrations in the Tinelli Family’s private Trullo in Alberobello. While not “hands-on” cooking lessons, this amazing personal experience (you may get to stir the pot!) is topped off by a delicious dinner.

RESERVE BY: July 29, 2013

per person double occupancy

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

Call for single and triple reservations. 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 Brindisi and Bari to Boston, via Rome • Seven nights’ three-and four-star accommodations • Fourteen meals: seven breakfasts, seven dinners—all with wine • Two wine tastings with local fare • Three intimate, family-inspired cooking demonstrations • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Guided visit of Lecce and Otranto, visit to the Trulli of Alberobello, excursion to Locorotondo (with wine tasting) and Ostuni, full-day excursion to Matera, winery visit in Noci, excursion to Castellana Grotte

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

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

Overnight flight from Boston Hotel President, Lecce Hotel Sovrano, Alberobello Return flight to Boston

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ROMAN HOLIDAY

Sunday, November 3–Saturday, November 9, 2013

ST. PETER’S SQUARE, ROME

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he ancients were right—Rome is the Eternal City and the story of its 3,000 year heritage is told on every street where modern life blends with the antiquities of a lost time. The columns of the Pantheon—an architectural wonder of the world—and the awe-inspiring ruins of the Colosseum testify to Rome’s bold Imperial history. The jewels of the Renaissance—St. Peter’s Square and Basilica and a priceless array of treasures— illustrate the artistic awakening begun in the 14th century. (Don’t miss the Galleria Borghese’s Titian and Bernini masterpieces.)

Countless piazzas adorned with flowers, majestic palazzi and bubbling fountains whisper the secrets of “la dolce vita.” The treasures of this immense open-air museum go handin-hand with Rome’s more tangible pleasures—legendary cuisine, cutting edge fashion and shopping!

RESERVE BY: July 29, 2013

$1,539

per person double occupancy

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

Call for single and triple 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 • Five nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel Milani • American buffet breakfast daily • Half-day guided panoramic motorcoach tour • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111, ext 3.

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Sunday, November 3–Saturday, November 9, 2013

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ur popular holidays to Florence are such great value—flights, hotel, transfers, breakfast and a tour—virtually every departure sells out. Florence, like no other European city, epitomizes the spirit of the Renaissance. From the 14th to 16th centuries, the arts, sciences and architecture flourished here in the city called home by Giotto, Brunelleschi, da Vinci, Michelangelo, Botticelli, Galileo and Dante. Today, Florence is a stunning medieval city considered to be one of the world’s most beautiful with its numerous palaces, churches and museums filled with master works.

According to UNESCO, 60% of the world’s most important works of art are located in Italy and half of these are in Florence. Once you’ve oohed and aahed over the museums and architecture be sure to spend some time relaxing in a charming piazza where the café is a vital part of the Florentine social life.

Watch as the city lights up and the squares and streets are filled with locals and visitors alike enjoying their evening “passeggiata.”

RESERVE BY: July 29, 2013

$1,499

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,829 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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

TRAVELER REVIEWS “The hotel had lots of charm, history and a very helpful staff. It was also a great location! Our tour guide was wonderful and really extended herself to us.” –Liz A.

THIS DEPARTURE WILL SELL OUT! RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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COOKING in TUSCANY Three Hands-On Cooking Lessons and Holiday Shopping in Lucca

Saturday, November 16–Sunday, November 24, 2013

$2,229

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,539 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: LUCCA

us in Tuscany for hands-on cooking lesJ oin sons complemented by touring, oil, cheese

and wine tastings and free time to enjoy Lucca’s famous “foodie” festival. Stunning, elegant, ancient and charming, Lucca offers all we expect from Italy—amazing food, art and architecture, unique shopping—in an unspoiled setting, highlighted by a centuries-old wall surrounding the city, that is perfect for strolling.

This colorful jewel of Tuscany is still a well-kept secret and the pace of life here is relaxed. Hotel Universo—a 16th-century palazzo across from the Ducal Palace—welcomes us with spectacular views and traditionally decorated rooms with modern amenities. A short walk brings us to Gli Orti di Via Elisa in Lucca’s historic center.

This trattoria pizzeria offers a simple, genuine and traditional style of cooking. We’ll don our aprons and roll up our sleeves with proprietor Samuele—followed by lunch! We’ll also enjoy an excursion to Pietrasanta—long considered an international center of art and sculpture; Michelangelo chose marble quarried in the mountains above the town and today, artists’ studios mingle with chic shops in the cobbled alleyways radiating from the central piazza. The icing on this holiday treat is an excursion to Florence with a walking tour and free time.

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Pisa, via Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel Universo, Lucca • Buffet breakfast daily • Three “hands-on” cooking lessons, followed by lunch • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Lucca guided walking tour, full-day excursion by train to Florence with guided walking tour, excursion to Pietrasanta, wine and oil tasting, visit to a family-fun cheese producer, concert at Basilica of San Giovanni

STOREFRONT IN TUSCANY

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

NEW YEAR’S on the AMALFI COAST Saturday, December 28, 2013–Saturday, January 4, 2014

$2,799

per person double occupancy

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

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

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES: AMALFI COAST

us on one of The Travel Club’s favorites— J oin spending New Year’s on the Amalfi Coast!

Enjoy the off-season slower pace of this breathtaking coastal region and be treated to a special stay on its magnificent waterfront. La Bussola Hotel, located just steps from the sea, is also near the renowned 11th-century cathedral. While your friends in the States are shivering, you’ll bask in a visit to the legendary excavations of Pompeii, followed by lunch and a stop in Sorrento. Spend a day in the jet-set hotspot of Capri including admission to Villa San Michele and the Garden of Caesar Augustus. We’ve also arranged an excursion to Positano (including minibus transportation to the city center) and Ravello with admission to Villa Rufolo, before the gala dinner at the hotel on New Year’s Eve. The holiday period in Amalfi is filled with art exhibitions, musical and theatrical performances—a veritable marathon of events that lead up to the magnificent New Year’s Eve celebrations in the Town Square. The festivities begin with a lively procession that reaches its peak with a superb fireworks display at midnight, followed by revelers singing and dancing ’til dawn. The next day, the folk groups repeat their performances in the square and wish a Happy New Year to tourists and residents alike. Welcome 2014 in style!

RESERVE BY: September 23, 2013

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Naples, via Rome • Six nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel La Bussola, Amalfi • Eleven meals: six breakfasts, five dinners • New Year’s Eve dinner at the hotel • Lunch on Pompeii excursion • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local guides during excursions

FEATURES:

Half-day guided visit of Amalfi with admission to Chiostro del Paradiso, full-day excursion to Capri with admission to Villa San Michele and the Garden of Caesar Augustus, full-day excursion to Positano and Ravello, full-day excursion to Pompeii with tour of the ruins followed by lunch, visit to Sorrento

VILLA CIMBRONE BELVEDERE, SORRENTO

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ping, a charming historical center, lively art nouveau architecture, dozens of museums and parks and trendy bars—not to mention Belgian beer and chocolate—Brussels has mastered l’art de vivre—the art of living.

Discover the joyful atmosphere of this delightful European city from our five-star boutique hotel accommodations at the Hotel Stanhope.

Described as a collection of villages, each with its own character, Brussels exudes an exciting diversity where shops, cafes, offices and museums all inhabit the same cobbled street. Marvel at the magnificent gothic Grand’Place and the gilded gables of its merchant houses then head to the glass-roofed arcades and upscale boutiques of the St. Hubert Galleries. Visit the Sainte-Catherine Church—Roman, Gothic and Baroque at the same time—and Grand Sablon Square—filled with antiques shops, restaurants and chocolate sellers.

$1,869

per person double occupancy

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

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

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Brussels, via a connecting city • Five nights five-star accommodations: Hotel Stanhope • Continental buffet breakfast daily • Half-day guided tour of Brussels • Escorted round-trip, private airport hotel transfers

RESERVE BY: July 18, 2013

LEGENDARY IRELAND

Tuesday, September 3–Wednesday, September 11, 2013

$2,479

per person double occupancy

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

CLIFFS OF MOHER

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he pipes, the pipes are calling, from glen to glen, and down the mountain side….”

Next September you’ll answer them on this weeklong jaunt that offers a bit of history, gracious hospitality and a countryside full of charm and beauty.

Call for complete itinerary.

RESERVE BY: March 27, 2013 FEATURES:

Cliffs of Moher, Connemara, Kylemore Abbey, Bunratty Castle, Ring of Kerry, Gap of Dunloe, Blarney Castle, Old Jameson Distillery, Waterford Crystal Visitors Centre, Dublin Tour including Trinity College

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$2,479 per person triple occupancy; $2,819 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $400.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Dublin • Seven nights’ first-class accommodations • Fourteen meals: seven breakfasts, seven dinners • Escorted, round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional local Tour Manager

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

NEW YEAR’S in LONDON

Spectacular Dinner, Music and Fireworks Viewing at Rooftop Restaurant Friday, December 27, 2013–Thursday, January 2, 2014

$2,439

per person double occupancy

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

Call for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

INCLUDES:

NEW YEAR’S FIREWORKS DISPLAY

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ondon is the perfect place to count down the seconds and watch the old year turn into the “new.” The streets of London are never more peaceful than after Christmas. Boasting four World Heritage sites—the Tower of London, Westminster Abbey, Maritime Greenwich, Kew Royal Botanic Gardens— over two hundred ‘free-admission’ attractions, 6,000 restaurants, more than 40,000 shops and 83 major street markets, glorious parks, pubs and the best theater scene on the planet, this lovely and eminently walkable city awaits both the firsttime visitor and seasoned traveler. The Copthorne Tara Hotel is situated in the heart of the Royal Borough of Kensington Chelsea, an area of enormous historic and architectural interest. On New Year’s Eve you’ll enjoy a once-in-alifetime London experience as you dine at Babylon at the Kensington Roof Gardens—a spectacular sprawl of 1.5 acres of themed gardens perched six stories above one of London’s lovliest streets, Kensington High Street. An impressive restaurant with an elegant and contemporary dining room, Babylon serves up a stunning view of West London as accompaniment to your glass of champagne on arrival, followed by a fourcourse meal with wine or beer. Later you’ll have entry to the Private Members Club where you’ll enjoy an amazing view of the midnight fireworks display. Next day you’ll want to pick your spot to watch the New Year’s Day Parade which starts at Parliament Square when Big Ben strikes noon.

• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled Virgin Atlantic flights from Boston to London • Five nights four-star deluxe accommodations: Copthorne Tara Hotel • English breakfast daily, including day of arrival • New Year’s Eve Four Course Dinner at The Babylon at Kensington Roof Gardens, including champagne, wine and entry to the Private Members Club to view the midnight fireworks • Escorted round-trip, private airport hotel transfers

RESERVE BY: September 23, 2013

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PORTUGUESE RIVIERA

Thursday, September 19–Thursday, September 26, 2013

$2,279

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,649 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:

NATIONAL PALACE OF SINTRA

Columbus set sail for the New C hristopher World under the aegis of Portugal, though

you’ll wonder why he ever left as you discover the beauty and riches of the “Portuguese Riviera.”

Estoril is hailed as the “Playground of Kings” and you’ll walk in royal footsteps at the Palace of Queluz and the medieval castles of Sesimbra.

Explore the heart of Lisbon in Rossio and Alfama, and drink in the Old World culture in Azeitao, a small village nestled in the mountainous Arrabida region where vintners have been creating sweet moscatel wine for centuries. The Arrabida region is also home to a Natural Park, pristine beaches and more than 35 km of dazzling limestone mountains. Scenic fishing villages dot the coastline and your stops include Cascais and Sintra, offering stunning views that remain unchanged since Columbus pulled up anchor 500 years ago. Surrounded by all this beauty and culture, we’re still not sure why he left! You’ll be hard-pressed to leave as well.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Air France flights from Boston to Lisbon, via Paris • Six nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel Eden Estoril, Estoril • 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: June 11, 2013 TRAVELER REVIEWS “Guide was outstanding. Went beyond the normal for help and knowledge. Hotel was very nice. Loved our rooms with balcony overlooking the pool and beach.” –Patricia S.

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RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

A MEDITERRANEAN CRUISE MSC Cruise Lines

Wednesday, October 2–Sunday, October 13, 2013 through history as you sail along the C ruise Mediterranean coast to the Iberian

Peninsula. Experience an exotic mosaic as every port brings history to life with magnificent castles and fortresses, fine art and architectural treasures. Launched in 2008, the MSC Poesia is elegant, modern and luxurious with a spectacular waterfall in the foyer, a Zen garden in the sushi bar and a serene 12,000 square foot spa.

MSC Poesia offers two main restaurants, an à la carte restaurant, Kaito Sushi Bar, 16 bars and lounges, and entertainment in its state-of-theart theater, disco and Casino Royal. Italian culture is prevalent onboard and serves as an important part of the entire experience— “Poesia” is Italian for “poetry” and each deck is named after an Italian poet.

PORTS OF CALL: Genoa: The Porto Antico is a charming blend of old and new with cafés, shops, a maritime museum and the largest aquarium in Europe.

Malaga: Heart of the sunny Costa del Sol; fantastic beaches nestled between the mountains and the sea. Founded 3,000 years ago, ancient Moorish monuments remain in Malaga and the surrounding region.

Lisbon: With its sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean and more than 20 centuries of history, there is no shortage of landmarks to visit—stroll through cobbled streets to view Jeronimo’s Monastery and Belem Tower.

Casablanca: A rich heritage of Art Deco architecture fused with North African elements acts as a reminder of the city’s French colonial past. Look for the impressive Hassan II Mosque, towering over the coast as you sail into the harbor.

Barcelona: A flamboyant, spirited city with fascinating history, Art Nouveau décor and architecture. The old town lies along the port divided by tree-lined boulevards known as Las Ramblas.

$2,519

per person double occupancy in Oceanview Cabins

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

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

Passport required. Per person deposit is $500.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Iberia Airlines flights from Boston to Barcelona, via Madrid • Eight nights’ MSC Poesia cruise • Two nights’ three-star accommodations: Hotel Senator, Barcelona • 24 meals: nine breakfasts, seven lunches, eight dinners • Half-day guided panoramic motorcoach tour of Barcelona • Round-trip, private airport/hotel/port transfers with assistance • Services of professional local tour assistant in Barcelona

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1 DAY 2

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Overnight flight from Boston Arrive Rome, connecting flight to Barcelona, embark cruise ship, depart 2pm Genoa, 9am–5pm At sea Malaga, 9:30am–5:30pm Lisbon, 1–7pm At sea Casablanca, 7am–7pm At sea Arrive Barcelona, 9am Hotel Senator Hotel Senator Return flight to Boston, via Rome

RESERVE BY: June 24, 2013

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The Island of Sao Miguel Tuesday, October 8–Tuesday, October 15, 2013

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

RESERVE BY: May 1, 2013 TRAVELER REVIEWS “The Azores trip was an extraordinary experience in many ways. Travel time was only four hours from Boston. The hotel was convenient to sightseeing, restaurants and shops. I especially enjoyed the excursion to view the islands’ magnificent scenery. A great trip!”—Louise B.

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$2,108

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,108 per person triple occupancy; $2,358 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $110. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $400.

INCLUDES:

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

HIGHLIGHTS:

• Ponta Delgada orientation tour • The famed crater lake areas of Sete Cidades, Valley of Furnas and Lagoa do Fogo • A ceramic factory visit and a liqueur factory tasting • The Caldeira Velha waterfall • Terra Nostra Botanic Gardens and Lusitano horses demonstration • The fields and factory of Europe’s only tea plantation

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

IN PE DE R PE FEC ND T EN FO TT RT RA HE Sunday, November 10–Saturday, November 16, 2013 VE LE R! hic, cosmopolitan, historic, stunning—the $1,499 iconic city of Barcelona “is the epitome of per person double occupancy European cool,” claims Tripadvisor. This INCLUDES round-trip airfare, vibrant coastal city has exciting nightlife, outfuel surcharge and standing restaurants, gorgeous Art Deco all air taxes and fees. architecture and Europe’s best-preserved Call for single and triple reservations. Fuel surcharge, Gothic quarter. Not to mention Barcelona’s taxes and fees subject to change. Passport required. signature attraction—Antonio Gaudi’s magPer person deposit is $300. nificent La Sagrada Familia Basilica. Enjoy the bohemian district of Raval or visit Poble INCLUDES: Espanyol—a small replica village with its • Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia array of craft shops selling traditional Airlines flights from Boston to Barcelona, goods—and the home of the famous flavia Rome menco show at Tablao de Carmen. Sample • Five nights’ four-star accommodations: incredible tapas in the city of their origin and Hotel Expo ramble through Las Ramblas, a series of five • Buffet breakfast daily lively and lovely streets packed with buskers, • Half-day guided panoramic motorstreet vendors and colorful markets. Barcelona coach tour of Barcelona will recharge your senses—¡olé!

• Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel

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RESERVE BY: August 2, 2013

transfers

GETAWAY to ICELAND Sunday, September 29–Friday, October 4, 2013

$1,639

per person double occupancy

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

BLUE LAGOON

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op a quick flight—the shortest to any European destination—and you’re there! We’ve included a Reykjavik city tour of the colorful, historic center and shopping districts; and a full-day “Golden Circle” excursion. Top off your stay with a relaxing and rejuvenating visit to the Blue Lagoon before you return to the airport.

RESERVE BY: April 22, 2013

$1,639 per person triple occupancy; $1,939 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $115. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Passport required. Per person deposit is $400.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip, non-stop regularly scheduled Icelandair flights from Boston to Reykjavik • Four nights’ superior three-star accommodations: Center Hotel Plaza, Reykjavik • Breakfast daily • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers • Services of local tour host

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LONDON, PARIS and AMSTERDAM

Sunday, October 13–Wednesday, October 23, 2013

$3,344

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,999 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 Amsterdam to Boston, via a connecting city • High-speed Eurostar train from London to Paris • High-speed Thayls train from Paris to Amsterdam • Nine nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Eleven meals: eight breakfasts, three dinners with wine or beer • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of multilingual Tour Director

PARIS

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et the capital cities of Europe envelope you in their charms as you enjoy The Travel Club’s fall getaway to London, Paris and Amsterdam. You’ll start your trip in merry old England, where you’ll have time to explore London Town and all its timeless landmarks—Big Ben, Parliament, Hyde Park and St. James’s Palace—and enjoy optional side-trips to Windsor Castle or mysterious Stonehenge. The high-speed Eurostar train then whisks you to Paris for two days of touring the Eiffel Tower, the Champs-Elysees and the Louvre or indulging in optional sightseeing to the renowned artists quarter of Montmarte, a nighttime cruise on the Seine or a jaunt to Versailles.

From there, your vacation continues with three days in Amsterdam, where you’ll explore the city at your leisure, taking in the Van Gogh Museum, or opt for an evening cruise on a canal boat or a trip to Delft and the Hague. An extraordinary experience!

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FEATURES:

Guided tours of London, Paris and Amsterdam.

OPTIONALS: London—Windsor Castle excursion, Stonehenge & Bath excursion. Paris— Versailles excursion, Montmartre walking tour, Evening in Paris River Cruise with dinner.

Amsterdam—Canal Cruise with dinner, Delft and The Hague excursion

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–4 Kensington Close Hotel,* London DAYS 5–7 Mercure Montparnasse,* Paris DAYS 8–10 Moevenpick Hotel,* Amsterdam DAY 11 Return flight to Boston * or similar accommodations

RESERVE BY: March 27, 2013 RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

YOUR WEEK in PARIS

Tuesday, October 29–Monday, November 4, 2013

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hether it’s your first trip to Paris or your twenty-first, this Travel Club classic remains one of the best values in travel today! For this getaway we’ve chose accommodations in the heart of Montparnasse.

Located along the northern edge of the 14th arrondissement, Montparnasse is 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.

$1,799

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,029 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 Delta Airlines flights from Boston to Paris • Five nights’ superior three-star accommodations: Villa Modigliani • Full American breakfast daily • Escorted round-trip, private airport/hotel transfers

RESERVE BY: July 19, 2013 LOUVRE PYRAMID

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Travel Club Select Extraordinary Destinations.

Longer Stays.

Multiple Departures.

The hallmark of a Travel Club trip is outstanding 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 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 you can enjoy the same personal service and attention to detail that you’ve come to expect from The Travel Club, while we help you plan, say, a river cruise on the Danube or a visit to Cuba! You’ll also be able to select your preferred departure date.

On the next pages, you’ll find eight 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. Then, on the last two pages, you’ll find a list of sixteen additional trips where you may select your preferred departure date.

Air is not included in these prices—allowing you to make your own arrangements or, if you ‘select,’ have us book your flights for you.

Travel Club Select: More Choice for Our Members.

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RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

Travel Club Select

HEART of the SOUTH

New Orleans, Natchez, Lafayette Sunday, September 22–Sunday, September 29, 2013

$1,999

per person double occupancy

les bon temps rouler”—let the good “L aissez times roll on this American sojourn that

begins in New Orleans, “The Big Easy.” With incredible food and music and a “devil-maycare” attitude, New Orleans is a party everyone’s invited to. Natchez, on the banks of the Mississippi, is included in “The 100 Best Towns in America” as evidenced by its romantic atmosphere, fascinating history and magnificent antebellum homes. You’ll soak up this relaxed southern lifestyle before arriving in Lafayette— the heart of “French Louisiana”—where you’ll discover Cajun and Creole culture.

RESERVE BY May 15 and save $100

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,969 per person triple occupancy; $2,449 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $165. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to New Orleans, via a connecting city • Seven nights’ first-class accommodations • Eleven meals: seven breakfasts, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA Friday, October 4–Wednesday, October 9, 2013

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ook up! You won’t believe your eyes. At Albuquerque’s International Balloon Fiesta, the most photographed event on earth, 500 hot air balloons take flight into the blue New Mexico sky in a mass ascension creating a stunning panorama of color. After this early morning launch you’ll enjoy an Old Town Albuquerque tour, a ride down famous Route 66, and the excitement of Balloon Glow—where just before dusk hundreds of balloons are illuminated turning the darkening sky into a dazzling array of color.

Travel along the historic Turquoise Trail to Santa Fe where a special treat awaits at the Santa Fe School of Cooking.

RESERVE BY May 28 and save $100 For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit www.showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111, ext 3.

$2,249

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,219 per person triple occupancy; $2,849 for single reservations. Triples will be assigned a room with two double beds. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $165. 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 Albuquerque and Santa Fe to Boston, via a connecting city • Five nights’ first-class accommodations: three nights in Albuquerque, two nights in Santa Fe • Eight meals: five breakfasts, three dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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Travel Club Select

FRANCE MAGNIFIQUE

Paris, Normandy, Provence, The Riviera Thursday, October 3–Monday, October 14, 2013

$4,139

per person double occupancy

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

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his magnificent “Tour de France” takes you from Paris to Normandy to Avignon, not to mention the French Riviera and Monaco.

You’ll become acquainted with Paris, one of the most culturally rich cities in Europe with its fashion and art, during a sunset cruise on the Seine.

You may not want to leave, yet, when you do, it will be to travel on to the Normandy coast where you’ll take a reflective tour of the Memorial Peace Museum, commemorating the lives lost during the epic battles of WWII. A visit to the Omaha Beach Cemetery follows, along with a day spent in the heart of the historic D-Day operations. The next destination is the lovely Loire Valley where you’ll visit chateaux, local bistros and a well-known winery. Travel south to Provence, aboard the high-speed TGV Train, and the papal city of Avignon. Enjoy a Cezanne-inspired tour of Aixen-Provence before heading for the exquisite French Riviera. During your two days on the alluring Cote d’Azur you’ll visit a perfumerie in Grasse, stroll the famous Flower Market in Nice and tour Monte Carlo. And remember, the French do not say good-bye: it’s au revoir…

$4,999 for single reservations. Single reservations 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 $220. 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 Paris and Nice to Boston, via a connecting city • Ten nights’ first-class hotel accommodations • Fifteen meals: ten breakfasts, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Paris: Paradis Latin cabaret, panoramic tour.

Normandy: Memorial Peace Museum, U.S. Military Cemetery at Omaha Beach, Airborne Museum, Ranger Memorial, Utah Beach. Loire Valley: chateaux tours. Provence: Avignon, Aixen-Provence, Grasse perfumerie. Riviera: Nice tour, Monaco tour. OPTIONALS: Paris— Versailles Palace, Cabaret at the Paradis Latin.

Blois—Dinner at L’Orangerie du Chateau.

Nice—Dinner at Koudou Restaurant

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

RESERVE BY April 26 and save $250

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–3 Pullman Hotel Montparnasse, Paris DAYS 4–5 Mercure Omaha Beach, Omaha Beach, Port-enBessin DAYS 6–7 Holiday Inn Blois, Blois DAYS 8–9 Mercure Avignon Centre, Avignon DAYS 10–11 Hotel Nice Riviera, Nice DAY 12

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Return flight to Boston

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

Travel Club Select

BRITISH LANDSCAPES England, Scotland and Wales

Thursday, October 10–Saturday, October 19, 2013

$3,599

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,569 per person triple occupancy; $4,099 for single reservations. Single reservations are limited on this tour. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $220. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required.

Per person desposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

TOWER BRIDGE, LONDON

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ruth be told, aside from that little skirmish back in 1775, we Yanks have a genuine affinity for the British. Particularly when it comes to visiting our older relative across the pond. London’s must-see, life-sized postcard stops Big Ben, Tower of London, Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace make a great primer before traveling to scholarly Cambridge and medieval York. Stroll the famous “Shambles” for a faithful picture of the Middle Ages.

Although defiantly not ‘British,’ Edinburgh is a look back at centuries past. (For once in your life, try the haggis!) Back in England, the journey takes you to the Lake District and the village of Grassmere, home to the famous poet William Wordsworth. Recharged, it’s off to Bath, site of ancient Roman spas and today’s unpretentious home to many luminaries from explorers to rock stars. Farther north, your travels take you through the many villages of the Cotswolds and your final destination of Stratford-Upon-Avon—birthplace of William Shakespeare.

RESERVE BY May 3 and save $250

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to London, via a connecting city • Eight nights’ first-class hotel accommodations • Thirteen meals: eight breakfasts, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Manager

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–3 Grange Tower Bridge Hotel, London DAY 4 Marriott York, York DAYS 5–6 Mercure Edinburgh, Edinburgh DAY 7 Ruthin Castle, Ruthin, Wales DAYS 8–9 Falcon Hotel, Stratford-Upon-Avon DAY 10 Return flight to Boston

FEATURES:

Guided London tour, London theater performance, visit to Cambridge and York, Edinburgh tour including the castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse, English Lake District, castle stay in Wales, visit to Stonehenge, visit of the Cotswolds and Stratford-Upon-Avon. OPTIONALS: Edinburgh—A Scottish Night Out. StratfordUpon-Avon—Warwick Castle with dinner

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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DISCOVERING POLAND Thursday, October 10–Monday, October 21, 2013

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xperience a thousand years of history, a poignant cultural heritage and a vibrant present on this ten-night holiday in Poland.

Nearly destroyed during WWII, Warsaw is a city where East crosses West. Visit the Old Town, the former Jewish Ghetto and Wilanow Palace. Krakow’s preserved medieval center is a UNESCO World Heritage Site where you’ll visit Market Square and St. Mary’s Church. In Auschwitz you’ll be guided through the former concentration camp. In Czestochowa, Poland’s spiritual heart, you’ll visit the Jasna Gora Monastery, home to the world-renowned Black Madonna. Ancient Wroclaw boasts Gothic, Baroque and Art Nouveau architecture and its Old Town is built on several islands connected by more than 100 bridges. Torun— one of the “Seven Wonders of Poland”—is a UNESCO World Heritage site and the birthplace of Copernicus. In Malbork, you’ll visit 700-year-old Marienburg fortress, the largest castle in the world and home to the Knights of the Teutonic Order. In maritime Gdansk, home to Lech Walesa, you’ll visit the famous shipyard, site of the birth of the Solidarity movement in 1980 that helped liberate Poland from Soviet rule. Amazing scenery, sacred and somber sights and lovely medieval towns—Poland discovered!

RESERVE BY May 3 and save $250

WARSAW

$3,399

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,999 for single reservations. Single reservations 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 $220. 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 Warsaw, via a connecting city • Ten nights’ first-class accommodations • Fifteen meals: ten breakfasts, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES: TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–3 Radisson Blu Centrum Hotel, Warsaw DAYS 4–5 Radisson Blu Hotel Krakow, Krakow DAYS 6–7 Sofitel Wroclaw, Wroclaw DAY 8

Hotel Bulwar, Torun

DAYS 9–10 Radisson Hotel Gdansk, Gdansk DAY 11

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Warsaw tour including Warsaw Ghetto and Wilanow Palace, Krakow tour including the Market Square and Wawel Castle, expertly guided visit through Auschwitz concentration camp, visit to Jasna Gora Monastery and the Black Madonna in Czestochowa, tour of Wroclaw, beer tasting, UNESCO World Heritage site of Torun including an evening walking tour, tour of Marienburg fortress in Malbork, tour of seaside city of Gdansk.

OPTIONALS: Krakow—Wieliczka Salt Mines, The Jewish Experience: Visit to the Jewish Quarter and Schindler Museum. Gdansk—Polish Countryside Visit. Warsaw—An Evening with Chopin. Wroclaw—Churches of Peace

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

Travel Club Select

PORTUGAL & its ISLANDS

Estoril Coast, Azores and Madeira Island Friday, November 1–Wednesday, November 13, 2013

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n astonishing Portugal—with its abundance of sunshine—you’ll discover charming villages, a dramatic coastline, fairytale palaces, stunning monuments and flower-covered landscapes. A four-night stay in Lisbon offers a chance to explore this colorful city of old-world neighborhoods adorned with gothic cathedrals, towers and tiny fado clubs. Visit the Moorish Alfama Quarter and UNESCO World Heritage sites of Jeronimo’s Monastery and the Tower of Belem before heading to the Portuguese Riviera and the royal city of Sintra and resort towns of Cascais and Estoril. Enjoy regional cuisine with wine accompanied by traditional fado music. On Portugal’s Silver Coast (named for the effect of the sun on the waves) you’ll discover sleepy villages and vineyards along with the sacred pilgrimage site of Fatima. Next, we fly to the Azores archipelago—a “jewel in the Atlantic”—and spend four nights in Ponta Delgada on St. Michael. You’ll visit the magnificent twin lakes (inside a volcanic crater) of Sete Cidades (Seven Cities), Lagoa do Fogo (Fire Lake), botanic gardens, hot springs and a tea plantation, historic Ribeira Grande, a liqueur distillery and the highest point on the island, scenic Nordeste. On Madeira, “the pearl of the Atlantic,” you’ll find a dramatic mountainous landscape with a springtime climate. In Funchal you’ll see charming plazas, colonial mansions, the local market and an embroidery factory. The next two days are a whirlwind of traditional villages, banana plantations and vineyards and amazing scenery, including the world’s second highest cliff, and a traditional feast accompanied by folk dancers and music.

RESERVE BY May 24 and save $250 TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–4 Hotel Altis, Lisbon DAYS 5–8 Royal Garden Hotel, Sao Miguel, Azores DAYS 9–11 Pestana Casino Park Hotel, Funchal, Madeira Island DAY 12 Hotel Altis, Lisbon DAY 13 Return flight to Boston

AZOREAN VILLAGE, PORTUGAL

$3,799

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,769 per person triple occupancy; $4,449 for single reservations. Single reservations for this tour are limited.

Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $220.

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

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Lisbon, via a connecting city • Flights from Lisbon to St. Michael, Azores and St. Michael to Madeira Island • Eleven nights’ first-class accommodations • Eighteen meals: eleven breakfasts, one lunch, six dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Lisbon tour includes the Alfama Quarter, Jeronimo’s Monastery, the Monument to the Discoveries and the Tower of Belem, Visit to UNESCO World Heritage site of Sintra, Cascais, Estoril, Fatima, Nazare, Obidos, walking tour of Ponta Delgada, the Twin Lakes of Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas Valley including a traditional lunch and the Botanical Garden of Terra Nostra Park, visit a tea plantation, a ceramics studio and a distillery, walking tour of Funchal, visit the traditional village of Camara de Lobos and the fishing village of Porto Moniz, enjoy a traditional dinner with folk dancers

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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Travel Club Select

MISSISSIPPI RIVER ADVENTURE and CRUISE

Featuring a Four-Night Cruise on the American Queen Saturday, November 2–Saturday, November 9, 2013

$3,468

per person double occupancy for Inside Cabins

$3,968

per person double occupancy for Outside Cabins

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

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xperience history and heritage on this American adventure as we explore the southern heartland on this land and cruise vacation. We’ll begin in Memphis—the birthplace of the Blues, Rock ’n’ Roll and Soul—with a tour led by local musicians, a visit to Graceland and southern dining on Beale Street. The next day we’ll stop in Tupelo to visit Elvis’ birthplace and museum before we head to Jackson, the “City of Soul.” From here it’s off to Natchez—an elegant reminder of the plantation lifestyle of the antebellum South—to board the paddlewheel American Queen—the largest steamboat ever built. Referred to as a “Victorian time capsule” with glistening woodwork, fresh flowers, antiques and lacy filigree-covered balconies, the Queen is also fitted with today’s modern amenities. We’ll enjoy professional showboat-style entertainment and nightly dancing to swing and big band music.

As we head upriver we’ll enjoy stops in Vicksburg—called the “Red Carpet City of the South”—and Helena, AR, followed by a full day of steamboatin’ before we arrive back in Memphis.

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Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $305. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver.

Purchase must be made at time of booking. Onboard gratuities not included. American Queen Steamboat company automatically applies a $16.50 per guest per day service charge to your shipboard account. There is no need for additional tipping on board. A gratuity is also added for bar drinks and spa services. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Memphis, via a connecting city • Three nights’ first-class hotel accommodations • Four nights’ Great American Steamboat Company, American Queen • Sixteen meals: seven breakfasts, four lunches, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Manager

FEATURES:

Memphis tour led by local musicians, visit to Graceland, Beale Street restaurant dinner, visit to Elvis’ birthplace and museum in Tupelo, tour Stanton Hall in Natchez, tour of Vicksburg, visit to Helena, AK. Ship features: professional showboat-style entertainment, wine with dinner, lectures by a river historian

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Flight from Boston DAYS 1–2 Memphis Marriott Downtown, Memphis DAY 3 Jackson Marriott, Jackson DAYS 4–7 American Queen DAY 8 Return flight to Boston

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

Travel Club Select

CHRISTMASTIME CRUISE on the DANUBE Friday, November 29–Saturday, December 7, 2013

$2,999

per person double occupancy in Lower Outside Cabins Middle Outside Cabin Upgrade $3,149 per person double occupancy.

Upper Outside Cabin Upgrade $3,299 per person double occupancy.

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

Triple and single reservations are unavailable on this tour. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $305. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required.

Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES: NUREMBERG

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egin your holiday season with a festive cruise along the scenic Danube River, exploring historic sites and enjoying the magical atmosphere of some of Europe’s traditional Christmas Markets—all from your comfortable floating hotel. From elegantly baroque Vienna—home to the Hapsburgs, the music of Mozart and Strauss and mouth-watering pastries—you set sail through the remarkable Wachau Valley whose picturesque landscape is awash with fairy-tale castles and small towns. In 2,000-year-old Passau you’ll thread through quaint cobblestone streets to the charming Christmas Market. The preserved medieval city of Regensburg welcomes you with lovely lights and decorations and astonishing views from its ancient bridge. Historic Nuremberg is picturesque with 900-year-old ramparts surrounding the city and Imperial Castle and Germany’s most famous Christmas Market. The sights, sounds and tastes of Europe during the holidays make this a unique and unforgettable experience as you relax in the lounge, sip cognac and watch the world go by.

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Vienna and Frankfurt to Boston, via a connecting city • Six-night Danube River Cruise: Leuftner Cruises • One night’s first-class accommodations: Maritim Hotel Wurzburg, Wurzburg • Nineteen meals: seven breakfasts, five lunches, seven dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel/port transfers • Sightseeing and touring

FEATURES:

Vienna tour with Christmas Market, Wachau Valley, Emmersdorf, Passau tour with Christmas Market, Regensburg tour, Nuremberg tour and Christmas Market, Rothenburg, Wurzburg tour. OPTIONALS: Vienna—Schönbrunn Palace and Christmas Markets, Vienna by Night and Christmas Market. Cruise—Wachau Valley with Melk Abbey

RESERVE BY March 25 and save $300 RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

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TRAVEL CLUB SELECT Each program offers multiple departures in 2012–2014, so prices listed are LAND ONLY, per person, double occupancy. Call Barbara at 617-338-1111, ext. 3, to request a trip brochure, for specific dates and for the full package price, including airfare.

ENGLAND’S TREASURES

8 NIGHTS, 13 MEALS

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TREASURES OF FRANCE

8 NIGHTS, 12 MEALS

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RUSSIAN RIVER CRUISE

9 NIGHTS, 26 MEALS

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CALIFORNIA NEW YEAR’S GETAWAY

4 NIGHTS, 6 MEALS

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SOUTH PACIFIC WONDERS

12 NIGHTS, 21 MEALS

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BEST OF CHINA

12 NIGHTS, 26 MEALS

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DISCOVER CROATIA

12 NIGHTS, 18 MEALS

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TRAINS OF THE COLORADO ROCKIES

8 NIGHTS, 12 MEALS

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Manchester, Liverpool, Lake District, Stoke-onTrent, Cotswolds, Bath, Cornwall, Stonehenge

Paris, Avignon, Arles, Les Baux De Provence, Antiges, Nice, Monaco

Moscow, Uglich, Goritsy, Lake Onega, Kizhi Island, Svir, St. Petersburg, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, Kremlin, Catherine Palace

DECEMBER 29, 2013–JANUARY 2, 2014 Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade, behind-the-scenes float viewing, Bandfest, New Year’s Eve Party

Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Sydney, Christchurch, Mt. Cook, Queenstown, Milford Sound

Beijing, The Great Wall, Xian, Terracotta Warriors, Guilin, Shanghai, Summer Palace, Temple of Heaven

Venice, Ljubljana, Opatija, Plitvice Lakes, Dubrovnik, Split, Zagreb, Bled

Denver, Estes Park, Rocky Mountain National Park, Grand Junction, Silverton, Durango, Mesa Verde National Park, Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs, Narrow Gauge Railroad, Royal Gorge Railroad, Georgetown Loop Railroad

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$2,099 land only

$2,649 land only

$2,299 land only

$1,399 land only

$3,299 land only

$1,949 land only

$2,439 land only

$2,049 land only

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111, ext. 3

EXTRAORDINARY ADVENTURES

selected exclusively for Travel Club members And, when you reserve your land and air program, round-trip airport/hotel transfers are included. Plus, you’ll also receive free round-trip, door-to-door car service from your home to Logan Airport, within 50 miles of the airport!

PERU: ANCIENT LAND OF MYSTERIES

7 NIGHTS, 11 MEALS

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HAWAIIAN ADVENTURE

9 NIGHTS, 13 MEALS

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CALIFORNIA COAST

8 NIGHTS, 11 MEALS

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AMERICA’S COWBOY COUNTRY

7 NIGHTS, 12 MEALS

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FLAVORS OF THAILAND

12 NIGHTS, 24 MEALS

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REDISCOVER CUBA

8 NIGHTS, 19 MEALS

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CANADIAN ROCKIES BY TRAIN

8 NIGHTS, 13 MEALS

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NATIONAL PARKS OF AMERICA

11 NIGHTS, 17 MEALS

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Lima, Cuzco, Sacred Valley of the Incas, Machu Picchu

Oahu, Polynesian luau, Pearl Harbor, Kauai, Waimea Canyon, Maui

San Francisco, Yosemite National Park, Monterey, San Simeon, Santa Barbara, Los Angeles, San Diego

Jackson, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Cody, Sheridan, Crazy Horse Memorial, Rapid City, Deadwood, South Dakota Badlands, Mount Rushmore

Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Maesa Elephant Camp, Mae Klong Market

Trinidad, Manaca Iznaga, Cienfuegos, Bay of Pigs Museum, Havana, Ernest Hemingway Home, Casa Fuster, Old Havana

Vancouver, Jasper, Icefields Parkway, Lake Louise, Banff, Calgary, overnight rail journey

Scottsdale, Sedona, Lake Powell, Grand Canyon, Bryce Canyon, Zion National Park, Salt Lake City, Jackson Hole, Grand Tetons, Yellowstone, Cody, Sheridan

RESERVE online: www.showofthemonth.com/travel

$2,199 land only

$2,999 land only

$2,299 land only

$2,199 land only

$1,549 land only

$2,919 land only

$3,099 land only

$2,899 land only

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