CLUBMail: Winter 2015

WINTER 2015

YOUR TICKET TO GREAT THEATER AND TRAVEL!

THE AMALFI COAST INSIDE :

72 Destinations!

23 New Shows!

www.showofthemonth.com

In this issue…

THEATER &

THEATER

TRAVEL

FEBRUARY 2015

APRIL 2015

MARCH 2015

MAY 2015

APRIL 2015

JUNE 2015

Intimate Apparel 2/13–22 8 That Hopey Changey Thing 2/26–3/15 10

Big Fish 3/13–4/11 8 City of Angels 3/27–4/5 8 Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 3/26–29 5

The Amalfi Coast 4/17–25 30 Classic Tuscany 4/25–5/3 31 The Amalfi Coast 5/2–10 30 The Italian Lakes 5/9–17 32 Rome & Malta 5/15–23 33

Neville’s Island 4/9–26 10 Boothbay Drive Yourself Weekend 6/12–14 16 Dirty Dancing 4/28–5/10 5 Connecticut Drive Yourself Weekend 13 With Goodspeed Musical 6/12–14 MAY 2015 Quechee Hot Air Balloon Festival 17 Singin’ in the Rain: Film with Orchestra 5/8–9 7 Drive Yourself Weekend 6/19–21 Mothers and Sons 5/8–6/6 8 Bar Harbor 6/26–28 17 In the Mood 5/12–24 6 Red Sox vs Blue Jays 6/28–7/1 15 The Pops Play the Beatles 5/13–14 7 Canada’s Atlantic Coast 6/30–7/6 18 Light Up the Sky 5/15–24 8 Boston Pops: Film Night 5/22–23 7 JULY 2015 Boston Pops: A Celtic Sojourn 7 Golden Prague 7/5–12 47 at the Pops 5/27–28

JUNE 2015

Dreamgirls 6/2–14 9 Smokey Joe’s Café 6/5–21 10 Boston Pops: Cirque de la Symphonie 6/12–13 7 Newsies 6/23–7/5 6 My Fair Lady 6/26–7/18 10

JULY 2015

Shrek The Musical 7/7–19 9 The Little Mermaid 7/24–8/15 10

AUGUST 2015

Kinky Boots 8/11–23 6 Saturday Night Fever The Musical 8/11–23 9

AUGUST 2015

Berkshires Drive Yourself Getaway 14 With Tanglewood Concert 8/3–5 Red Sox vs Yankees 8/6–7 15 Berkshires Drive Yourself Weekend 14 With Tanglewood Concert 8/7–9 Connecticut Drive Yourself Weekend 13 With Goodspeed Musical 8/7–9 Quebec City & Montreal 8/9–13 19 Berkshires Drive Yourself Weekend 14 With Tanglewood Concert 8/21–23 The Best of the West 8/22–9/4 58 Ocean City, MD 8/23–26 19 America’s National Parks & Wonders 8/31–9/8 20

SEPTEMBER 2015

Legendary Ireland 9/2–10 44 Switzerland, Austria & Bavaria 9/2–11 63 The Rocky Mountains of Colorado 59 and Utah 9/4–12 Niagara Falls 9/7–10 21 Mackinac Island 9/10–17 22 France Magnifique 9/11–22 60

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TRAVEL Guide Legendary Italy 9/12–22 34 The Hamptons 9/13–14 23 Old Orchard Beach 9/13–15 21 Lisbon and Madrid 9/13–20 50 Adirondack Balloon Festival 9/18–20 23 South Dakota: Black Hills & Badlands 9/18–24 24 Swiss & Italian Charm 9/19–27 35 The Hamptons 9/20–21 23 San Francisco Getaway 9/20–24 61 The Amalfi Coast 9/26–10/4 30 Iceland 9/27–10/2 48 London, Paris & Amsterdam 9/27–10/7 43 The Azores 9/29–10/6 49 America’s Cowboy Country 9/29–10/6 62

OCTOBER 2015

Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta 10/1–5 25 Discover Poland 10/1–12 63 Cape Cod Drive Yourself Weekend 27 at Red Jacket Beach Resort 10/2–4 Connecticut Drive Yourself Weekend 13 With Goodspeed Musical 10/2–4 Memphis & Nashville 10/3–8 26 The Amalfi Coast 10/3–11 30 The Best of the West 10/3–16 58 Valley Forge & Philadelphia 10/4–6 27 Discover Scotland 10/5–14 64 The Azores 10/6–13 49 Discover Beijing 10/7–15 65 British Landscapes 10/8–17 65 Washington, D.C. 10/9–12 28 Kenya Wildlife Safari 10/9–21 55 Montreal 10/10–12 28 Classic Tuscany 10/10–18 31 French Riviera, Provence & Paris 10/10–18 53 Naples, Sorrento & Rome 10/10–20 36 Northern California Treasures 10/11–19 67 America’s Canyon Country 10/15–23 66 p. 23 p. 48 The Greek Islands 10/23–11/4 54 Paris Escape 10/24–30 52 Classic Sicily 10/24–11/1 37

NOVEMBER 2015

San Antonio Getaway 11/1–5 69 New Orleans & Gulf Coast 11/1–6 29

Roman Holiday 11/1–7 38 Sunny Portugal 11/1–10 68 Galapagos Cruise & Ecuador 11/2–11 56 Venice Getaway 11/3–9 39 Emerald Isle Escape 11/4–11 46 Cooking in Siena, Tuscany 11/7–15 41 Barcelona Holiday 11/8–14 51 Florence Getaway 11/8–14 40 Dublin Getaway 11/14–20 45 London Thanksgiving Weekend 11/25–29 42

DECEMBER 2015

San Antonio Holiday Getaway 12/3–7 69 Southern Charm Holiday 12/6–11 70 New Year’s in 71 Southern California 12/29/15–1/3/16

FEBRUARY 2016

Galapagos Cruise & Ecuador 2/22–3/2 56

APRIL 2016

French Riviera, Provence & Paris 4/16–24 53 The Greek Islands 4/16–28 54

BROADWAY YOUR WAY

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PROVIDENCE THEATER WEEKEND

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BOSTON THEATER WEEKENDS

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Beautiful—The Carole King Musical 9/18–19

Dirty Dancing 5/9–10 Newsies 6/27–28 Kinky Boots 8/15–16, 8/22–23

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Extraordinary destinations.

Longer stays. Multiple departure dates.

WINTER 2015

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THE AMALFI COAST INSIDE :

72 Destinations!

23 New Shows!

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The Amalfi Coast 4/17–25, 5/2–10, 30 9/26–10/4, 10/3–11

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hat’s what many of our travelers say when they try to duplicate one of our trips—for the same price. It can’t be done! The Travel Club is justly famous for planning wonderful trips at affordable prices. Our now legendary Amalfi Coast vacation is a perfect example. Some veteran Club members have called it the best value in travel! Our deep connections in Italy have made it possible for us to tour some of the world’s most evocative places—Sorrento, Amalfi, Capri, Ravello, Positano, Pompeii and more, all in an eight-day, breathtaking, whirlwind exploration of one of the most beautiful places on earth. And our price includes airfare, taxes, hotel, transfers, ground (and sea) transportation, escorts, guides, touring, 19 meals and more, not to mention our personal service and more than 50 years of experience. That makes the trip virtually all-inclusive; and that makes this trip and all of our others impossible to duplicate!

THEATER UPDATE: We’re in for some Tony award-winning theatrical pyrotechnics in 2015!

Motown and Kinky Boots, Newsies and Dirty Dancing—all coming to Boston this year; and North Shore Music Theatre’s season opener will be Dreamgirls, the show that gave the word “showstopper” a whole new meaning! It debuted right here in Boston back in 1981 and sent stunned audiences out of the theater every night, goggle-eyed at Jennifer Holliday’s rending, visceral performance of “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going.” This is the kind of theater you remember for a lifetime—and we have your tickets!

Tim Montgomery, President

TRAVELER REVIEWS BARCELONA, NOVEMBER 2014

“Thank you for offering affordable travel packages to top European destinations. Just the plane ticket alone would cost me more than your entire trip.”

—Beth O. THE AMALFI COAST, SEPTEMBER 2014

“Our fellow travelers and our guide Alessandra made it a fun and memorable trip. Didn’t think it could be as good as we were told… but it was!” —Victor H. CLASSIC SICILY, OCTOBER 2014

“A great trip. Tour Manager Rosa was knowledgeable, warm and engaging.”—Betty S. CLASSIC TUSCANY, OCTOBER 2014

“I cannot say enough about our Tour Manager Gabriella. She was fantastic, a wealth of knowledge and so accommodating to everyone. I will be calling to find out where and when she will be a guide next and book that trip to have her as my guide!”—Susan M. 4

WINTER 2015

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CITI WANG THEATRE

ORCHESTRA SEATING: 10% DISCOUNT

270 Tremont Street, Boston

Fri Eve, Sat Mat and Sun Mat $76.50

March 26–29—order by February 27

ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER: Often referred to as the world’s leading modern dance company, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater grew from a now-fabled performance in March 1958 at the 92nd Street YMCA in New York City. The Ailey company continues its exciting new expansion of repertoire while celebrating the core works that solidified the group as “A vital American cultural ambassador to the world.”

Fri 3/22 @ 7:30pm; Sat 3/28 @ 2pm; Sun 3/29 @ 3pm Additional information available at showofthemonth.com or call 617-388-1111, ext. 229.

CITI EMERSON COLONIAL THEATRE 106 Boylston Street, Boston

GREAT SEATS AT EXCLUSIVE CLUB PRICES!

April 28–May 10—order today for the best seats!

DIRTY DANCING: Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage is a record-breaking live theater sensation, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing. London’s Sunday Express says “This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!” Featuring the hit songs “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.”

Additional information available at showofthemonth.com or call 617-388-1111, ext. 229.

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CITI EMERSON COLONIAL THEATRE 106 Boylston Street, Boston

A 2013 CLUB SELLOUT, ACT FAST!

May 12–24—order by April 1

IN THE MOOD: Hear the music that moved the nation’s spirit! With swing hits like “Chattanooga Choo Choo” and “Tuxedo Junction,” In the Mood is a fully staged tribute to Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, The Andrew Sisters and big band greats of the 1940s. Now in its 20th season of sold-out performances, In the Mood recreates the boogie-woogie era in Boston with six sensational singers and dancers, the String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra, and 40 tunes guaranteed to make you “Sing, Sing, Sing.”

Additional information available at showofthemonth.com or call 617-388-1111, ext. 229.

THE BOSTON OPERA HOUSE 539 Washington Street, Boston

GREAT SEATS AT EXCLUSIVE CLUB PRICES!

June 23–July 5—order today for the best seats!

NEWSIES: They delivered the papers, until they made the headlines…Direct from Broadway comes Newsies, the smash-hit, crowd-pleasing new musical from Disney.

Winner of the 2012 Tony Awards for Best Score and Best Choreography, Newsies has audiences and critics alike calling it “A musical worth singing about!” (The New York Times). Filled with one heart-pounding number after another, it’s a high-energy explosion of song and dance you just don’t want to miss.

August 11–23—order today for the best seats!

KINKY BOOTS: Kinky Boots is the exhilarating Broadway musical that will lift your spirits to new high-heeled heights!

Winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical, this inspirational story follows a struggling shoe factory owner who works to turn his business around with help from Lola, a fabulous entertainer in need of some sturdy stilettos. Together, this unlikely pair finds that they have more in common than they ever dreamed possible…proving that when you change your mind about someone, you can change your whole world.

Additional information available at showofthemonth.com or call 617-388-1111, ext. 229.

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BOSTON POPS

TOP-PRICED FLOOR TABLE SEATING

Symphony Hall • 301 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston

May 8–9—order by April 3

SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN: FILM WITH ORCHESTRA: Topping the American Film Institute’s list of 25 Greatest Movie Musicals of all time, this film masterpiece comes to life with live orchestral accompaniment and award-winning on-screen performances by Gene Kelly, Donald O’Connor and Debbie Reynolds. Join Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops as they bring this classic musical to the stage of Symphony Hall.

Sat 5/9 @ 3pm $94

May 13–14—order by April 10

THE POPS PLAY THE BEATLES: Fifty years ago, four lads from Liverpool changed the course of popular music forever. As one of the most successful musical collaborations in history, The Fab Four published more than 200 songs and became worldwide icons in their ten years of music-making. Come hear the music of The Beatles as you’ve never heard it before, in breathtaking symphonic treatments, performed by “America’s Orchestra.”

Thu 5/14 @ 8pm $94

May 22–23—order by April 17

FILM NIGHT: Boston Pops Laureate Conductor John Williams brings you a night of some of the most memorable movie music film clips of all time. The brilliant composer and conductor behind films including Jaws, Star Wars, Indiana Jones and the Harry Potter series gives a concert not to be missed!

Sat 5/23 @ 8pm $110

May 27–28—order by April 24

A CELTIC SOJOURN AT THE POPS, Hosted and Curated by Brian O’Donovan: The Pops celebrates Boston’s vibrant Celtic cultural heritage with music from around the world. Brian O’Donovan, host of WGBH’s “A Celtic Sojourn,” takes us on a journey through music both traditional and contemporary, exploring the remarkable breadth of Celtic music which has had a profound effect on music in America.

Thu 5/28 @ 8pm $94

June 12–13—order by May 8

CIRQUE DE LA SYMPHONIE: After last year’s sold-out performances, the Boston Pops is delighted to bring back Cirque de la Symphonie’s magical fusion of circus with live orchestral music. Aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, jugglers, balancers and strongmen are among the talented artists who will take the stage as the Boston Pops perform their own spectacular musical feats. Music featured includes Tchaikovsky’s “Waltz” from Swan Lake, Saint-Saëns’ “Danse Macabre,” and Rimsky-Korsakov’s “Capriccio Espagnol.”

Don’t miss these performances that critics are saying “mesmerize adults and children,” with “a breathtaking display of agility and incomparable beauty.”

Sat 6/13 @ 3pm $94 Additional information and shows available at showofthemonth.com or call 617-388-1111, ext. 229.

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LYRIC STAGE COMPANY

ORCHESTRA SEATING: 10% DISCOUNT

140 Clarendon Street, Boston

Thu & Fri Eve $51.40 • Sat Mat & Eve, Sun Mat $56.80

February 13–22—order today for the best seats!

INTIMATE APPAREL: Intimate Apparel is a loving and evocative portrait of Esther, an independent but lonely African-American seamstress in early 20th-century Manhattan who earns a living sewing exquisite lingerie for wealthy socialites uptown, and women of ill repute downtown. When Esther receives a letter from a stranger who is laboring on the Panama Canal, she begins an epistolary courtship with him, only to discover that he is not all that he seems.

Fri 2/13 & 2/20 @ 8 pm; Sat 2/14 & 2/21 @ 4 & 8 pm; Thu 2/19 @ 7:30 pm; Sun 2/22 @ 3 pm

March 27–April 5—order by March 9

CITY OF ANGELS: Set in the seductive Hollywood of the 1940s, City of Angels chronicles the misadventures of Stine, a disillusioned young novelist attempting to write a screenplay for a tyrannical movie producer. As his marriage falls apart, we follow Stine’s film alter-ego, the dashing detective Stone, who is haunted by the memory of the girl that got away. With a jazzy, brassy score, City of Angels simultaneously spoofs the glamorous real world of old Hollywood and the film noir “reel” world of thugs and femme fatales.

Fri 3/27 & 4/3 @ 8 pm; Sat 3/28 & 4/4 @ 3pm & 8 pm; Sun 3/29 & 4/5 @ 3 pm; Thu 4/2 @ 7:30 pm

May 15–24—order by April 27

LIGHT UP THE SKY: A diverse group of New York theater-types gather in the Ritz-Carlton Boston hotel room of a grand, charismatic leading lady, but after a disastrous reception from the Boston audience, everyone wishes they had opened in Oklahoma. An affectionate and hilarious look at the backstage foibles and frailties of that unique and fascinating microcosm of the world: theater folk!

Fri 5/15 & 22 @ 8 pm; Sat 5/16 & 23 @ 3 & 8 pm; Sun 5/24 @ 3 pm; Thu 5/21 @ 7:30 pm Additional information available at showofthemonth.com or call 617-388-1111, ext. 229.

SPEAKEASY STAGE COMPANY

ORCHESTRA SEATING: 10% DISCOUNT

Wed, Thu & Fri Eve $50.40 • Thu Mat $41.40 • Sat Mat & Eve, Sun Mat $54.90

March 13–April 11—order by February 27

VIRGINIA WIMBERLEY THEATRE • 527 Tremont Street, Boston

BIG FISH: Big Fish centers on Edward Bloom, a traveling salesman whose larger-than-life stories of epic adventures delight everyone around him—except his pragmatic son Will. Just as Edward’s health begins to decline, Will learns that he is about to become a father, and sets out to discover his family’s true story by seeking the truth behind his father’s tall tales.

New England Premiere

Fri @ 8 pm; Sat @ 4 & 8 pm; Sun @ 3 pm; Wed, Thu @ 7:30 pm; Thu 4/9 @ 2 pm

May 8–June 6—order by April 24

ROBERTS STUDIO THEATRE • 527 Tremont Street, Boston

MOTHERS AND SONS: A 2014 Tony Award Nominee for Best Play, Mothers and Sons is a timely and touching new play that explores our evolving understanding of what it means to be a family. Funny, provocative and poignant, this acclaimed drama follows Dallas matriarch Katharine Gerard on an unexpected visit to New York to meet with her late son’s former partner, who is now married to another man and raising a young son. Forced to consider the life her son might have led, Katharine must now come to terms with her own life choices and how society has changed around her.

New England Premiere

Fri @ 8 pm; Sat @ 4 & 8 pm; Sun @ 3 pm; Wed, Thu @ 7:30 pm; Thu 6/4 @ 2 pm

Additional information available at showofthemonth.com or call 617-388-1111, ext. 229.

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NORTH SHORE MUSIC THEATRE 62 Dunham Road, Beverly

INNER CIRCLE SEATING: 10% DISCOUNT Tue Eve $62 • Wed & Thu Eve, Sat Mat $66.50

June 2–14—order by May 1

DREAMGIRLS: Full of onstage joy and backstage drama, Dreamgirls tells the story of an upand-coming, 1960s girl group and the triumphs and tribulations that come with fame and fortune. Share their elation and tribulations on the road to stardom, told through an unforgettable score that features “One Night Only,” “Dreamgirls,” and one of the most iconic songs in musical theater history, “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” made famous by original cast member Jennifer Holliday who “sang the song as though a fire of obsession were shriveling her soul.” Kevin Kelly, Boston Globe, December 24, 1981.

Show of the Month Club remembers the show’s infamous out-of-town tryout. Kelly raved, “At the end of the second act, the Shubert Theatre thundered with applause. The critics were as overwhelmed as anyone else. Matinees and evenings, standing ovations became the rule.” The show went on to win six Tony Awards, including Best Musical. Were you there? Tell us!

Tue 6/2 @ 7:30pm; Wed 6/3 @ 7:30pm; Thu 6/4 @ 7:30 pm; Sat 6/6 @ 2 pm

July 7–19—order by June 5

SHREK THE MUSICAL:

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage, and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears. “Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek…” And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists rescue.

Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre.

Tue 7/7 @ 7:30pm; Wed 7/8 @ 7:30pm; Thu 7/9 @ 7:30pm; Sat 7/11 @ 2pm

August 11–23—order by July 10

SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER THE MUSICAL: Get out your “Boogie Shoes” for the New England Regional Premiere that will leave you with “Night Fever!” Based on the 1970s hit film, Saturday Night Fever tells the story of Tony Manero, a humble New York paint store clerk by day who transforms into a polyester-clad stallion king of disco by night. Saturday Night Fever combines scintillating disco choreography with the best-selling soundtrack by The Bee Gees featuring classic tracks such as “Stayin’ Alive,” “Night Fever,” “How Deep Is Your Love,” “You Should Be Dancing,” “Tragedy,” “Disco Inferno,” and “Jive Talkin’.”

Tue 8/11 @ 7:30pm; Wed 8/12 @ 7:30pm; Thu 8/13 @ 7:30pm; Sat 8/15 @ 2pm Additional information and shows available at showofthemonth.com or call 617-388-1111, ext. 229.

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STONEHAM THEATRE

ORCHESTRA SEATING: 10% DISCOUNT

395 Main Street, Stoneham

Adults $40 • Seniors $35 • Students $18

February 26–March 15—order by February 6

THAT HOPEY CHANGEY THING: It’s Election Day 2010, and the Apple family gathers for dinner in their childhood home in upstate New York. On the menu is a discussion of everything from Sarah Palin to the best way to de-skunk a dog. Writer Richard Nelson explores ideas big and small, personal and political, and fashions them into a heartfelt, funny and engaging snapshot of contemporary life.

Fri 2/27 @ 8pm; Sat 2/28 @ 3pm; Sun 3/1 @ 2pm

April 9–26—order by March 12

NEVILLE’S ISLAND: When four middle-aged middle managers on a “team building weekend” capsize their boat and strand themselves on a deserted island, things go terribly and hilariously wrong. Don’t miss this hit comedy dubbed “The Office meets Lord of the Flies” by Tim Firth, the multiaward-winning writer of Calendar Girls.

Fri 4/10 @ 8pm; Sat 4/11 @ 3pm; Sun 4/12 @ 2pm Additional information available at showofthemonth.com or call 617-388-1111, ext. 229.

THEATRE BY THE SEA

364 Cards Pond Road, Wakefield, RI

SUMMER SEASON SNEAK PEAK

June 5–21—order by May 8

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

June 26–July 18—order by May 29

MY FAIR LADY: Hailed as one of the greatest musicals of all time, My Fair Lady is the timeless story of Professor Henry Higgins (played by Emmy Award-winning actor Charles Shaughnessy), the crotchety, middle-aged phoneticist and Eliza Doolittle, the Cockney flower girl who becomes part of his experiment to transform herself into a “lady.” The score includes “Get Me to the Church on Time,” “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly,” “The Rain in Spain” and “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face,” all sure to make you feel as if you “Could Have Danced All Night!”

July 24–August 15—order by June 26

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

Additional information and shows available at showofthemonth.com or call 617-388-1111, ext. 229.

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2015 BOSTON THEATER WEEKENDS

AT THE BOSTON PARK PLAZA HOTEL

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

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

AN UNPRECEDENTED LIVE EXPERIENCE!

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

6 TONY AWARDS, INCLUDING BEST MUSICAL!

$299 pp/do

$299 pp/do

$349 pp/do

MAY 9–10, 2015 Citi Emerson Colonial Theatre

JUNE 27–28, 2015 The Boston Opera House

AUGUST 15–16 & 22–23, 2015 The Boston Opera House

“Oozes sex appeal…”

—The Evening Standard

“A thrilling American musical…”

—Philadelphia Inquirer

“Sweet, colorful and a little naughty!”

—Associated Press

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

OUR ONE-NIGHT WEEKENDS INCLUDE: • Saturday night hotel

accommodations at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel • Sunday breakfast

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

• $25 Dining Gift Certificate

for Maggiano’s Little Italy*

* (one certificate for two persons; one certificate accepted per table) RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel showofthemonth.com

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DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND

PROVIDENCE THEATER WEEKEND Featuring Beautiful—The Carole King Musical and RISD Museum Friday, September 18–Saturday, September 19, 2015

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

Experience Providence’s Little Italy in Federal Hill, full of cafes and gourmet restaurants, and walk the historic cobblestone mile of beautifully restored Colonial homes on Benefit Street.

And, of course, this weekend includes a Saturday matinee performance of Beautiful at the Providence Performing Arts Center. So, grab your significant other or your best gal pals and spend a fabulous weekend in the Renaissance City of Providence.

$259

per person double occupancy Call for single and triple reservations.

INCLUDES:

• Friday night hotel accommodations: Hotel Providence • Saturday matinee theater ticket • Breakfast on Saturday • Admission to the Museum of Art Rhode Island School of Design

• $25 Dining Gift Card at a local restaurant (one per table) • Valet parking at hotel (one car per room)

RESERVE BY: March 31, 2015

BEAUTIFUL—THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL

Long before she was Carole King, chart-topping music legend, she was Carol Klein, Brooklyn girl with passion and chutzpah. She fought her way into the record business as a teenager and, by the time she reached her twenties, had a flourishing career writing hits for the biggest acts in rock ’n’ roll. Beautiful tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.

Beautiful opened on Broadway in January 2014 at the Stephen Sondheim Theatre, where it’s broken every box office record, also earning its star, Jessie Mueller, a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical.

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DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKENDS The Connecticut River Valley and

GOODSPEED MUSICALS

Guys and Dolls: Friday, June 12–Sunday, June 14, 2015 La Cage aux Folles: Friday, August 7–Sunday, August 9, 2015 The Honeymooners: Friday, October 2–Sunday, October 4, 2015

GOODSPEED OPERA HOUSE

ESSEX CLIPPER DINNER TRAIN

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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.

$419

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

INCLUDES:

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

RESERVE BY: June Trip: March 4, 2015 August Trip: May 4, 2015 October Trip: June 24, 2015

After deadline, call for availability.

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DRIVE YOURSELF GETAWAYS BERKSHIRES GETAWAY and

TANGLEWOOD CONCERT

Monday, August 3–Wednesday, August 5

Friday, August 21–Sunday, August 23

Tanglewood on Parade

Two concerts are included in this weekend.

The Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra

$559*

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

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

$559*

The Leonard Bernstein Memorial Concert Tanglewood Music Center Orchestra, Tanglewood Festival Chorus

$639*

Keith Lockhart; Cirque de la Symphonie

Friday Night Concert and John Williams’ Film Night

Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra

Saturday Night Concert

Saturday Evening Concert

TANGLEWOOD

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concert at Tanglewood, the summer home of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, is an American tradition. This iconic setting, with the Berkshires in the background, makes for a summer evening you’ll never forget. This year we’ve created three getaways around four amazing concerts. The August 21 date includes both Friday and Saturday night performances.

Accommodations are at the historic Red Lion Inn in the heart of Norman Rockwell’s favorite town, Stockbridge.

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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 and triple and single reservations. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

GO ON THE ROAD WITH THE BOSTON RED SOX! vs TORONTO

BLUE JAYS

Including Niagara Falls & Cooperstown

Sunday, June 28–Wednesday, July 1, 2015

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his 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. 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 Monday you’ll enjoy a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at the Rogers Centre and return home on Wednesday.

RESERVE BY: March 20, 2015 After deadline, call for availability.

$649

per person double occupancy $639 per person triple occupancy; $879 for single reservations; $449 for child reservations. Deposit is $300 pp, $100 of which is non-refundable. Travel Insured insurance is $60 pp.* Passport required.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • Three nights’ accommodations: one night at Holiday Inn, Utica/New Hartford, NY; two nights at Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls, ON • Four meals: three buffet breakfasts, one dinner • Ticket to one game at the Rogers Centre on Monday evening • Guided tour of Niagara Falls region • Cooperstown—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

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YANKEES

Thursday, August 6–Friday, August 7, 2015

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he Travel Club’s sports getaways are wildly popular and always sell out. Head to New York for a classic matchup between baseball’s legendary rivals—the Red Sox and the Yankees!

This quick getaway includes a game at the new Yankee Stadium, accommodations in convenient Secaucus, NJ and a free day in NYC—you’ll head into Manhattan on Friday after breakfast and depart the city late afternoon. Go Sox!

RESERVE BY: March 30, 2015

$349

per person double occupancy $339 per person triple occupancy; $449 for single reservations; $289 for child reservations.

Deposit is $150 pp, $100 of which is non-refundable. Travel Insured insurance is $40 pp.*

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip motorcoach transportation from select locations • One nights’ accommodations: Hyatt Place, Secaucus, NJ • Deluxe continental breakfast on Friday • Ticket to one game at Yankee Stadium on Thursday (time TBA) • Free day in NYC • Services of professional Tour Manager

After deadline, call for availability.

* 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.

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND

BOOTHBAY HARBOR, MAINE Friday, June 12–Sunday, June 14, 2015

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.

RESERVE BY: April 24, 2015

$319

per person double occupancy $289 per person triple occupancy; $279 per person quad occupancy; $459 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 or Sightseeing Cruise • Admission to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens • Guided evening Boothbay Harbor Walking Tour • Meet and greet assistance at hotel • Parking at hotel

BROADWAY YOUR WAY

WITH

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

Designed for the independent traveler, this Travel Club service lets you choose your dates of travel and the shows you want to see! Your NYC getaway can last as long as you like and you can go whenever you want.

These packages include accommodations at SHERATON TIMES SQUARE (or similar), AMTRAK’S REGIONAL TRAIN SERVICE and a top-price theater ticket.

Remember, this is BROADWAY YOUR WAY, so get your calendar and start planning— then pick up the phone and call 617-338-1111!

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

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DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND

QUECHEE, VT BALLOON FESTIVAL Friday, June 19–Sunday, June 21, 2015

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t’s “Up, Up and Away” on this festive Father’s Day weekend at the Hot Air Balloon Festival on the Quechee, VT Village Green! Chosen by Yankee Magazine as one of the top 20 summer events, the festival features more than 20 hot air balloons, music, craft artisans, a beer and wine garden and more. Weather and wind permitting, five balloon flights are scheduled during the weekend! We’ve provided accommodations at the Fireside Inn in West Lebanon, NH (less than 15 minutes from Quechee) and admission to the Vermont Institute of Natural Science where you’ll experience the unforgettable live raptor exhibition with some of the institutes rehabilitated birds of prey. There’s much to do and see in this lovely part of New England: Quechee Gorge, the beautiful Dartmouth College campus in nearby Hanover and the village of Woodstock, “almost ridiculously pretty” according to The Boston Globe.

$299

per person double occupancy $269 per person triple occupancy; $239 per person quad occupancy; $459 for single reservations. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

• Two nights’ accommodations: Fireside Inn, West Lebanon, NH • Full breakfast Saturday and Sunday • Dinner one evening at hotel • Three-day admission to 36th Annual Quechee Vermont Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival (including parking) • Admission to VT Institute of Natural Science and Live Raptor Show • Admission to Billings Farm and Museum, Woodstock • Parking at hotel

RESERVE BY: May 1, 2015

BAR HARBOR, MAINE Friday, June 26–Sunday, June 28, 2015

go Downeast…to Bar Harbor on L et’s Mount Desert Island—the largest off

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

$439

per person double occupancy $429 per person triple occupancy; $559 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $18. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

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

RESERVE BY: March 20, 2015

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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CANADA’S ATLANTIC COAST

Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick with the Nova Scotia International Tattoo Tuesday, June 30–Monday, July 6, 2015

ANNE OF GREEN GABLES HOUSE

$1,619

per person double occupancy $1,599 per person triple occupancy; $2,119 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $84.

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

PEGGY’S COVE LIGHTHOUSE

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elcome to Atlantic Canada—the Maritimes—a small group of islands and peninsulas with a one-of-a-kind rugged coastline, breathtaking mountain vistas, hidden fishing villages, a ribbon of lighthouses and fascinating cultural and historic attractions. We’ll begin with a drive to Portland and visits to the Portland Head Light and Old Port District before boarding the new Nova Star Ferry for our overnight passage to Yarmouth, Nova Scotia. Enjoy a visit to Peggy’s Cove—one of the most photographed spots in Atlantic Canada—before arriving in Halifax and a city tour that includes the Titanic gravesites and a photo stop at the majestic Citadel National Historic Site. A highlight of this vacation is the famous International Tattoo evening performance! In Charlottetown, capital of Prince Edward Island, we’ll enjoy a lobsterbake and an excursion to the home of Anne of Green Gables. In New Brunswick we’ll see the truly amazing Hopewell Rocks on the shores of the Bay of Fundy (a Marine Wonder of the World) and the Reversing Falls before dinner on the impressive waterfront of Saint John.

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

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INCLUDES:

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

FEATURES:

Portland Head Light, Portland Old Port District, Nova Star Ferry, Nova Scotia’s scenic lighthouse route, Peggy’s Cove, Halifax highlights tour, Prince Edward Island, lobsterbake, Cavendish National Park, Anne of Green Gables, Confederation Bridge, Hopewell Rocks, Reversing Falls in Saint John.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

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

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

QUEBEC CITY and MONTREAL Sunday, August 9–Thursday, August 13, 2015

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

RESERVE BY: May 1, 2015

$819

per person double occupancy $799 per person triple occupancy; $1,119 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $60.

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

INCLUDES:

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

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

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ur destination is Ocean City—Maryland’s popular Eastern shore resort where ten miles of beach await. Oceanfront accommodations at Dune’s Manor Hotel are near the famed three-mile boardwalk and include an oceanfront room with private balcony.

Discover nearby Assateague Island, a protected wildlife refuge where the famed ponies still run wild, visit the Ocean City Life Saving Museum and enjoy a free afternoon to wander the shore or enjoy the traditional afternoon tea served on your hotel’s verandah. We’ve also included the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art in nearby Salisbury and free time in charming Berlin—Budget Travel magazine’s “coolest small town in America 2014!”

$699

per person double occupancy $689 per person triple occupancy; $959 for single reservations. Cancellation insurance waiver is $48.

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

INCLUDES:

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

RESERVE BY: May 18, 2015

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS & NATURAL WONDERS

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Monday, August 31—Tuesday, September 8, 2015

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

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

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

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

BRYCE CANYON NATIONAL PARK

$2,499

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,479 per person triple occupancy; $3,149 for single reservations. Travel Insured insurance is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

RESERVE BY: April 24, 2015

Flight from Boston Sheraton Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT

DAYS 2–3 Yellowstone National Park, WY

FEATURES:

Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful Geyser, Yellowstone Lake, Grand Canyon of Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Park, Jackson and Jenny Lakes, Chapel of Transformation, Jackson, chuckwagon food and western entertainment, Star Valley, Salt Lake City tour, Bryce Canyon National Park, Zion National Park, Grand Canyon National Park North Rim, Las Vegas.

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DAY 4

Antler Inn, Jackson, WY

DAY 5

Sheraton Hotel, Salt Lake City, UT

DAY 6

Ruby’s Inn, Bryce Canyon National Park, UT

DAY 7

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

DAY 8

Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV

DAY 9

Return flight to Boston

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

NIAGARA FALLS

Monday, September 7–Thursday, September 10, 2015

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

RESERVE BY: June 1, 2015

$599

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

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

INCLUDES:

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

OLD ORCHARD BEACH, ME via Amtrak

Sunday, September 13–Tuesday, September 15, 2015

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

RESERVE BY: July 6, 2015

$239

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

Per person deposit is $150.

INCLUDES:

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

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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MACKINAC ISLAND Michigan’s Crown Jewel

Thursday, September 10–Thursday, September 17, 2015

NIAGARA FALLS

$1,439

per person double occupancy

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ometimes driving is the only way to really see our beautiful country and this week-long vacation is the perfect example.

Our destination is “suspended in time” Mackinac Island—voted one of the Top 10 Islands in the World by Condé Nast Traveler.

Before we arrive in Michigan’s enchanting “Crown Jewel” we’ll visit one of America’s greatest historic destinations: 300 years of American life at Greenfield Village and the Henry Ford Museum, with 200 acres of “invention, inspiration and innovation.” In Mackinaw we’ ll explore Mackinaw Crossings before our short ferry ride to Mackinac Island and waterfront accommodations at the gracious Island House.

Horses, buggies and bicycles are the only transportation allowed on the island and we’ll set off on a scenic horse-drawn carriage tour followed by lunch at the magnificent Grand Hotel. The following day brings us to Frankenmuth—a quaint Bavarian village settled in 1845—and a narrated tour of the shop-lined streets and family-style dinner.

Our return journey brings us to Niagara Falls with overnight accommodations and dinner at the impressive Sheraton on the Falls hotel. Instead of planes, trains and automobiles, on this vacation you’ll enjoy scenic motorcoaching, ferries and buggies!

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

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

INCLUDES:

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

FEATURES:

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

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Depart by motorcoach Rochester Plaza Hotel, Rochester, NY

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

Bavarian Inn Lodge, Frankenmuth, MI

DAY 7

Sheraton on the Falls, Niagara Falls, ON

DAY 8

Motorcoach home

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

THE HAMPTONS

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

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

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

RESERVE BY: June 5, 2015

$299

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

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

INCLUDES:

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

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

$459

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

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

INCLUDES:

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

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

RESERVE BY: June 12, 2015 For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111.

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BADLANDS & BLACK HILLS of SOUTH DAKOTA Friday, September 18–Thursday, September 24, 2015

CRAZY HORSE MEMORIAL

$1,999

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,979 per person triple occupancy; $2,419 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Travel Insured insurance is $115.

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

INCLUDES:

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

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

FEATURES:

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.

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

Return flight to Boston

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

ALBUQUERQUE BALLOON FIESTA Four Nights in Santa Fe

Thursday, October 1–Monday, October 5, 2015

$1,799

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES:

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

up! You won’t believe your eyes! At Albuquerque’s International Balloon L ook Fiesta—the most photographed event on the planet—500 hot air balloons take flight

into the blue New Mexico sky in a mass ascension creating a stunning panorama of color.

Experience the beauty and charm of the Southwest from your Lodge at Santa Fe accommodations—a Heritage Hotels & Resorts member perched on a hilltop overlooking downtown Santa Fe with views of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. You’ll be treated to an excursion to Taos Pueblo—a village inhabited by Native Americans for more than 800 years—and have time for lunch and to explore historic Taos Plaza. At sunrise you’ll witness the opening ceremonies of the 44th annual Fiesta as hundreds of balloons turn the sky into a picture postcard! Later, you’ll discover Albuquerque’s famous Old Town and take a thrilling ride on the Sandia Peak Tramway, the world’s longest aerial tramway. Your Southwest journeys caps off with a locally guided tour (followed by free time) of Santa Fe. As the day winds down you’ll head back to the Fiesta for the excitement of the Balloon Glow—just before dusk hundreds of balloons are illuminated turning the darkening sky into a dazzling array of color, followed by a fireworks display.

RESERVE BY: May 26, 2015 FEATURES:

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

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

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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

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ou’re going to love this experience!

Discover the musical culture and rich historic tapestry of America’s iconic music meccas, Memphis and Nashville, and see where Blues and Rock & Roll began! In Memphis we’ll stroll along famous Beale Street—a National Historic Landmark lined with bars, restaurants, shops and live music venues. Memphis also means Elvis—her most famous son—and Graceland. We’ll enjoy a morning tour to learn about this musical heritage that ends with a visit to Elvis’ palatial estate—filled with the largest collection of gold records in the world as well as his elaborate stage costumes and jewelry—and his burial site in the Meditation Garden. During your free time this afternoon you might visit the impressive Stax Museum of American Soul Music, the Memphis Rock ‘n Soul Museum (a satellite of the Smithsonian), the Gibson Guitar Factory or the National Civil Rights Museum. You’ll have a chance to get acquainted with Memphis’ other king: legendary Bar-b-que at a slew of famous BBQ joints such as Charlie Vergos’ Rendezvous, Tops Bar-B-Q, Central BBQ and Neely’s Bar-B-Que. Nashville, where country music was born, has become the new darling of the South; it was one of the most popular international travel destinations of 2014 and ranked #15 on The New York Times list of 52 Places to Go in 2014. We’ll hit the highlights as we visit famous Music Row, Historic RCA Studio B, the Parthenon and the one-of-a-kind Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Nashville’s musical legacy is best preserved at the Grand Ole Opry and we have reserved seats for an evening performance before a day of touring that starts in Lynchburg at the Jack Daniel’s Distillery and ends with dinner and entertainment at the famed Wildhorse Saloon.

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GRACELAND

$1,699

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,679 per person triple occupancy; $2,109 for single reservations. Travel Insured insurance waiver is $115.

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

Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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

FEATURES:

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

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Flight from Boston

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

Return flight to Boston

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

DRIVE YOURSELF WEEKEND A FALL WEEKEND on the CAPE

THAT FEELS LIKE SUMMER! Red Jacket Beach Resort

Friday, October 2–Sunday, October 4, 2015

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s a New Englander you already know one of the best-kept secrets of Cape Cod—early autumn might be the ideal time to visit! The crowds have departed and taken the traffic with them. Yet, the Cape still looks and feels like summer with warm sunny days and cool nights. Our hotel, the Red Jacket Beach Resort right on Nantucket Sound in South Yarmouth, offers a beautiful private beach, full-service spa, indoor pool and three restaurants. Included activities are admission to the Heritage Museum and Gardens and the Glass Museum in Sandwich (a 15-minute drive).

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

$199

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

INCLUDES:

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

RESERVE BY: May 31, 2015

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

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his getaway has it all: a great casino experience with accommodations at the new Valley Forge Casino Resort in King of Prussia, PA; touring of Valley Forge Historical Park including the Washington Memorial Chapel and headquarters; a stop in historic Philadelphia and dinner aboard the four-masted sailing ship Moshulu and a solemn visit to the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York City.

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

$379

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

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

INCLUDES:

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

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WASHINGTON, D.C. Columbus Day Weekend

Friday, October 9–Monday, October 12, 2015

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

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

RESERVE BY: July 3, 2015

$569

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

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

INCLUDES:

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

FEATURES:

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

MONTREAL GETAWAY Columbus Day Weekend

Saturday, October 10–Monday, October 12, 2015

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ne of our favorite getaway destinations!

Join us this Columbus Day weekend and experience the ever-chic, ever-cosmopolitan city of Montreal. You’ll enjoy elegant, centrally located accommodations and dinner at Restaurant de Vieux Port in Old Montreal. An included tour features many city highlights, including Old Montreal, Notre Dame Basilica and Mount Royal Park. You may also try your luck at the Casino on an included visit. En route to Boston you’ll have some free time at the Church Street Marketplace in Burlington, VT to have lunch or visit the shops.

RESERVE BY: July 3, 2015

$449

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

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

INCLUDES:

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

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NEW ORLEANS and THE GULF COAST

Sunday, November 1–Friday, November 6, 2015

NEW ORLEANS JAZZ BAND

$1,649

BOURBON STREET

per person double occupancy

your spot on this unforgettable R eserve getaway to America’s Deep South.

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

RESERVE BY: June 24, 2015

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

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

INCLUDES:

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

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

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ME E A S IC 4!

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THE AMALFI COAST

Capri, Positano, Pompeii and Ravello Friday, April 17–Saturday, April 25, 2015 Saturday, May 2–Sunday, May 10, 2015 Saturday, September 26–Sunday, October 4, 2015 Saturday, October 3–Sunday, October 11, 2015

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he Amalfi Coast has attracted visitors for thousands of years; even the ancient Romans knew a great vacation spot when they saw it! Today this 50 km long stretch of paradise continues to entrance visitors with its panoramic vistas, sun-washed, cliffside villages and, of course, its unmatched Italian style and culture.

There is no more beautiful and romantic coastline in the world and the Club has become justly famous for its Amalfi Coast tour. Homebase is a charming hotel in Maiori with its long, wide beach. From there you’ll set out on a new adventure each day—a guided tour of the excavations at Pompeii followed by a winery visit; a full-day visit to the magical and glamorous isle of Capri; a full-day visit to glorious Sorrento, with lunch; and an exploration of the town of Amalfi. The next day you’ll travel by motorboat to the village that seems to tumble into the blue sea— Positano—where you’ll have the whole day to explore on your own. And we’ve included a halfday visit to astonishing Ravello, including admission to Villa Rufolo and lunch. After this trip, you’ll know what “la dolce vita” really means!

FEATURES:

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

POSITANO

$2,599

per person double occupancy

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

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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

RESERVE BY: April and May Dates: Call NOW—Limited Space September and October Dates: June 18, 2015 TRAVELER REVIEWS

“I have never received so much for so little cost on any trip! Highly recommended!”

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RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

CLASSIC TUSCANY

The Cinque Terre, Florence, Lucca and Siena Saturday, April 25–Sunday, May 3, 2015 Saturday, October 10–Sunday, October 18, 2015

CINQUE TERRE

$2,559

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per person double occupancy

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gorgeous, sun-drenched climate; romantic, rustic surroundings; traditional, delicious cuisine—experience the Italy of your dreams in Tuscany. You’ll begin by flying to Rome then connecting to Florence and checking into the beautiful Grand Hotel Plaza in the exclusive spa resort of Montecatini Terme. From there 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: April Date: Call NOW—Limited Space October Date: July 2, 2015

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,799 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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

FEATURES:

Full-day excursion to Florence; full-day excursion to Lucca; full-day excursion to Siena and San Gimignano; full-day guided excursion to the Cinque Terre; visit to Montecatini Alto.

TRAVELER REVIEWS “The trip was well-organized and all went smoothly—we were even lucky with the weather. Gabriella, our Tour Manager, was superb and went above and beyond. The food at the hotel was also especially good—fresh, simple, local—delicious.”

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THE ITALIAN LAKES Lake Como and Lake Garda

Saturday, May 9–Sunday, May 17, 2015

$2,889

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,084 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 a country filled with unmatched beauty, the Italian Lakes region makes an impression all its own. This holiday hits the highlights as we begin with three days of exploration around legendary Lake Como, including a visit by private boat to magical Bellagio—a town that many regard as the most beautiful in Italy—and Bergamo, pretty as a postcard nestled in the foothills of the Alps. We’ll even cross the border into Switzerland for a visit to Lugano, a town of parks, flowers and vil las with a Mediterranean atmosphere, and Bellinzona—Switzerland’s most Italian town—where we’ll explore one of the city’s three medieval castles. A short drive brings us to Lake Garda and our lakeside hotel— home base for visits to romantic Verona, the setting for Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and Brescia, with its airy piazzas, picturesque lanes and, possibly, the most beautiful historic center in the region. It’s a week of glamorous locations, unrivaled scenery and, of course, great food!

RESERVE BY: January 29, 2015

INCLUDES:

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

FEATURES:

Lake Como mini-cruise including Bellagio; tour of Como; full-day excursion to Lugano and Bellinzona; guided tour of Bergamo; excursion to Lake Garda; excursion to Verona with guided walking tour; excursion to Brescia with wine tasting.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–4 Hotel Firenze, Como, Lake Como DAYS 5–8 Hotel Drago, Assenza di Brenzone, Lake Garda DAY 9

Return flight to Boston

TRAVELER REVIEWS “Hotel was in a perfect location, close to shops, restaurants, beach. All staff were so helpful and friendly.

Met wonderful people from Boston area. Had a fantastic time—perfect!”—The Amalfi Coast, Fall 2014

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ROME and MALTA A One-of-a-Kind Vacation!

Friday, May 15–Saturday, May 23, 2015

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his exclusive Travel Club vacation combines two astonishing destinations brimming with thousands of years of history, extraordinary art and architecture, sumptuous cuisine and stunning scenery.

Rome, both ancient and modern, is an immense open-air museum with a treasure to be found on every corner. We’ll introduce you to this eternal city on a panoramic coach tour and include a half-day visit to St. Peter’s Square and Basilica and the Vatican Museum.

Even if you’ve been to Rome before (or a dozen times!), you haven’t discovered all its secrets.

You may have seen the Colosseum, but have you seen the secret keyhole with the stunning view of St. Peter’s? You’ve been to the Pantheon, but have you visited Santa Maria del Popolo, one of the churches in the film Angels and Demons? A short flight brings us to Valletta, the 16th-century fortified capital of Malta, with its Renaissance cathedrals and baroque palaces, a vibrant café culture, eclectic shops and historic cobbled streets packed with 320 monuments. An ancient Mediterranean trading hub, Malta’s culture is a mix of Italian, French, North African and Greek—all with a hint of English—in this former British colony where English is the official second language.

We’ve arranged a tour highlighting the Barrakka Gardens and the Grand Master’s Palace in Valletta and an amazing full-day excursion that includes the island of Gozo, Victoria and the Citadel and two Game of Thrones filming locations—the medieval city of Mdina (King’s Landing) and the Azure Window, a stunning rock formation at Dwerja (Daenerys’ memorable wedding scene)!

RESERVE BY: February 4, 2015

$2,889

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,364 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 Malta, via Rome • Seven nights’ four-star accommodations • Breakfast daily • Welcome dinner with wine in Malta • Maltese folklore show with dinner and wine • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/ hotel transfers • Services of professional local guide during excursions

FEATURES:

Half-day guided panoramic coach tour of Rome; half-day guided tour including St. Peter’s Basilica and the Vatican Museum; half-day guided tour of Valletta; full-day guided Malta excursion.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–4 Hotel Milani, Rome DAYS 5–8 Hotel Valentina, St. Julian’s, Malta DAY 9

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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LEGENDARY ITALY

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

MILAN DUOMO

$3,219

BELLAGIO, LAKE COMO

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

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

Mamma mia, what a vacation this will be!

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per person double occupancy

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

Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

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

Return flight to Boston

FEATURES:

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

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

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

$2,759

per person double occupancy

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

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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n Northern Italy’s Lombardy province, 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 accommodations directly on the lakefront in a converted 18th-century villa. During excursions to Isola Bella, quiet and secluded Lake Orta and romantic Bellagio on Lake Como, 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 and see the highlights of Milan in a half-day tour.

The highlight of this holiday may be the fullday excursion to three jewels of Alpine Switzerland: Ascona, with its charming old town and promenade overlooking Lake Maggiore; Locarno, which boasts the warmest climate in Switzerland, with flourishing palm and lemon trees and a 12th-century castle; and Bellinzona, the “most Italian Swiss town” with picturesque squares and courtyards as well as a trio of castles listed with UNESCO.

RESERVE BY: June 11, 2015

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

FEATURES:

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

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NAPLES, SORRENTO and ROME Saturday, October 10–Tuesday, October 20, 2015

ST. PETER’S SQUARE, ROME

SORRENTO

$3,429

Naples—“Italy’s most red-blooded F rom city”—to sunny Sorrento—the gateway to

the Amalfi Coast—to one-of-a-kind Rome, this new Travel Club vacation is a classic! Described as “real-life” Italy, Naples is busy, lived-in and a little chaotic. Although the historic center drips with ancient architecture, cathedrals and churches, it’s also where Neapolitans live, work and shop as they have for centuries. We’ve included (in our opinion) two of the best things to do in Naples: indulge in pizza in the place it originated and visit the world-famous National Archaeological Museum, home to pieces from the excavations at Pompeii. En route to Sorrento we’ll visit the doomed city of Pompeii (destroyed by the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 A.D.) for a guided tour of the ruins followed by lunch and a wine-tasting. Sorrento is all charm with cobblestone streets lined with lemon trees, lively piazzas filled with flowers and sidewalk cafés, an unspoiled old quarter and a lively main shopping street all perched on a cliff overhanging the sea.

We’ll enjoy a full-day excursion to the magical isle of Capri with its busy waterfront, grand villas, white-washed houses and the lush scent of bougainvillea in the air. A drive along the legendary Costiera Amalfitana brings us to Amalfi— medieval architecture and winding lanes nestled in lemon and olive groves spilling down the cliffside—and Positano—the coast’s most picturesque town with “houses tumbling down to the sea in a cascade of sun-bleached peach, pink and terracotta,” says Lonely Planet. Some might say we’ve saved the best for last as we journey to Rome for three nights and touring that includes a guided panoramic coach “see the sights” tour and a visit to St. Peter’s Square, the Sistine Chapel and admission to the Vatican Museum.

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INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,915 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Alitalia Airlines flights from Boston to Naples, via Rome and Rome to Boston • Nine nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • Twelve meals: nine breakfasts, three dinners • Traditional Neapolitan pizza dinner with wine • Wine tasting and lunch • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–3 Palazzo Turchini, Naples DAYS 4–7 Hotel Conca Park, Sorrento DAYS 8–10 Hotel Milani, Rome DAY 11

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

FEATURES:

Full-day guided tour of Naples including the National Archaeological Museum. Half-day guided visit to Pompeii followed by winery visit and lunch; full-day guided excursion to Capri; full-day guided excursion to Positano and Amalfi. Guided tour of the Royal Palace in Caserta. Half-day guided panoramic motorcoach tour of Rome, half-day guided excursion to St. Peter’s Square and Vatican Museum.

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

EV SEL ER LS CLASSIC SICILY Y Y OU EA T Palermo, Agrigento and Taormina R!

Saturday, October 24–Sunday, November 1, 2015 is dramatic—in every sense of the word.

S icily Lying only 80 miles from the coast of North

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

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

TRAVELER REVIEWS

TAORMINA

$2,719

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES:

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

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

—Jeannette S.

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

FEATURES:

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

RESERVE BY: May 31, 2015

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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ROMAN HOLIDAY

Sunday, November 1–Saturday, November 7, 2015

$1,759

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,009 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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he ancients were right! Rome is the Eternal City and its 3,000-year heritage is evident on every street of this historic and cultural gem where modern life blends with the antiquities of a lost time. By member request, we’ve chosen accommodations at the Hotel Medici (an elegant 19th-century building)—just a short walk from Rome’s Villa Borghese Park and Porta Pia, an area full of local restaurants. Our independent programs are designed for you to experience Rome on your own but we have a few suggestions. Don’t miss the Borghese Museum—the art, the gardens and the building are extravagantly beautiful. Head to the Campo dei Fiori outdoor market at Piazza Navona—buy your wine, bread, cheese and enjoy a picnic as you people watch. We’ve included “jump-the-line” tickets for the Vatican Museum. (Tip: mail your postcards from inside Vatican City for the unique stamps and postmark.) The weather in November is perfect for sightseeing and you’re more likely to encounter Romans than tourists! You’ll discover the treasures of this immense open-air museum go hand-in-hand with Rome’s more tangible pleasures—legendary cuisine, cutting-edge fashion and shopping!

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

RESERVE BY: May 31, 2015 TRAVELER REVIEWS

“Would like to comment on how helpful, cooperative and professional all the Club office staff are—especially Barbara!”

—Diane O.

ASK ABOUT OUR LOW-COST EXTENSIONS! VISIT FLORENCE OR VENICE! RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

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Tuesday, November 3–Monday, November 9, 2015

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ccupying 117 islands in the azure waters of the Adriatic, Venice is a watery labyrinth of canals, bridges and the world’s most famous sandbar, the Lido. Enjoy a half-day guided walking tour to acquaint you with this exotic lagoon city. The heart of Venice, Piazza San Marco, looks as perfect as a film set, and the panorama across the water is precisely as Canaletto painted. The Grand Canal is the most beautiful “street” in Venice, surrounded by opulent architecture and bustling with water-craft! There’s more to Venice than its past glories—follow narrow streets to tiny piazzas, stroll the quayside promenade lined with restaurants and cafés, then stop at Gelateria Nico, the perfect spot to indulge the twin Venetian passions: watching boats and eating gelato!

RESERVE BY: May 31, 2015

$2,179

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,569 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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

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FLORENCE GETAWAY

Sunday, November 8–Saturday, November 14, 2015

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

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

RESERVE BY: May 31, 2015

$1,759

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES:

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

WANT TO ADD A FEW DAYS IN ROME? ASK ABOUT A LOW-COST EXTENSION! TRAVELER REVIEWS “This is my fifth trip with The Travel Club and I’m thinking of the next one! Barcelona?

P.S. Barbara does a terrific job!”—November 2014

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RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

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

SIENA

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

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

Established in 1996 as Siena’s first culinary school for foreigners, the school is located in a 13th century building near the Piazza del Campo in Siena’s historic center—and is just 15 minutes from our centrally-located hotel. Each lesson includes the preparation of antipasto, first course, entree with side dish and dessert! From the maze of narrow streets to the original city wall fortifications, visiting medieval Siena is literally a trip back in time. Today the Campo (probably the site of a Roman forum) is a large open square, surrounded by charming restaurants, cafés and shops housed in old ornate buildings. We’ll enjoy a walking tour of Siena and excursions to incomparable Florence, Cortona (Under the Tuscan Sun) and the mysterious hill town of San Gimignano and be treated to a wine tasting (with bruschetta, olive oil, bread, olives and the local pecorino cheese) at the Fattoria Poggio Alloro.

RESERVE BY: May 31, 2015

$2,529

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES:

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

FEATURES:

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

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

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Long Thanksgiving Getaway Exclusive Travel Club Vacation

Wednesday, November 25–Sunday, November 29, 2015

WESTMINSTER ABBEY

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

Westminster Abbey, Maritime Greenwich, and Kew Royal Botanic Gardens—more than two hundred free-admission attractions, St. Paul’s Cathedral and Big Ben, the Royals (both old and new), street markets, an endless choice of pubs, glorious green parks, the best theater scene on the planet, black cabs and red double-decker buses, shopping at Harrods, Selfridges and Oxford Street. We’ve included a panoramic highlights tour and skip-the-line, fast-track admission to the London Eye on Friday morning. This independent program, exclusive to The Travel Club, lets you decide what you’d like to see (although we’ll give you a list of our favorites)—without having to take time off from work or school. It’s the perfect opportunity to get away.

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BIG BEN

$1,799

per person double occupancy

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

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

Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

LONDON, PARIS & AMSTERDAM Sunday, September 27–Wednesday, October 7, 2015

AMSTERDAM

$3,469

per person double occupancy

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

LONDON

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t should come as no surprise that these three great cities, London, Paris and Amsterdam, all rank within the top ten of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Places to Visit in Europe.” That’s why we’ve put them together in one incredible trip. London is timeless, high tea and pub fare, and, of course, outstanding theater. Get acquainted with Parliament, Big Ben, Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey and more as you make your way around the city on a morning guided tour. Free time follows and there’s no end of places to explore; or take your pick of exciting optional excursions. The high-speed Eurostar train whisks you to Paris in just over two hours and the rest of the day is yours to say bonjour to the “City of Light.” Paris is a magical blend of contemporary and historic, with phenomenal cuisine, art and architecture adding to its appeal. Guided touring introduces you to the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame and more. You might decide to tuck yourself into a sidewalk café and watch the Parisian world saunter by or join an optional excursion to breathtaking Versailles. Enjoy the scenery as you train from Paris to Amsterdam and arrive in time for an afternoon walking tour along the countless canals of this friendly city.

Compact, with hidden gardens, historic gabled architecture and houseboats lining the canals, Amsterdam is synonymous with Van Gogh, Vermeer and Rembrandt and has the highest museum density in the world. We’ve included a day at leisure for you to ramble.

$4,124 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 and high-speed Thalys 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 professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

London panoramic tour including Parliament, Big Ben, Hyde Park, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey. Paris panoramic tour including Place de la Concorde, Arc de Triomphe, Eiffel Tower, the Champs Élysées, Notre Dame. Amsterdam walking tour. OPTIONALS: London—Windsor Castle, Stonehenge and Oxford. Paris—Versailles Palace and Gardens, The Louvre and Tuileries Garden, Dinner and Seine River cruise. Amsterdam— Canal cruise and dinner, excursion to Delft.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

DAYS 2–4 The RE London Shoreditch, London DAYS 5–7 Mercure Paris Gare Montparnasse, Paris DAYS 8–10 Moevenpick Hotel City Centre, Amsterdam DAY 11

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LEGENDARY IRELAND

Wednesday, September 2–Thursday, September 10, 2015

$2,649

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,649 per person triple occupancy; $3,029 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Travel Insured insurance is $175. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $400.

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 can answer on this week-long jaunt that offers a bit of history, loads of hospitality and a countryside full of charm and beauty. You’ll delve right in when upon arrival, you head directly to the amazing 700-foot-high Cliffs of Moher and later arrive at your accommodations in Galway. In Connemara, you’ll visit the gothic revival lakeside castle of Kylemore Abbey with its Victorian Gardens and have leisure time to explore Galway. Enjoy a visit to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park and a drive through the lovely village of Adare before arriving in Killarney where you’ll have a two-night stay.

An amazing excursion is in store as you wind along the Ring of Kerry, see the Gap of Dunloe and enjoy a visit to Muckross House.

Journey to world-famous Blarney Castle and earn the gift of gab by kissing the Blarney Stone, before a walking tour of Kinsale. Visit Cork’s English Market, tour Old Jameson Distillery and see the famous Rock of Cashel.

Your last stop will be Dublin where you’ll spend two nights and see Trinity College and St. Patrick’s Cathedral on a guided tour with free time to explore on your own.

RESERVE BY: March 31, 2015

INCLUDES:

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

FEATURES:

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

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–3 Menlo Park Hotel, Galway DAYS 4–5 Killarney Towers Hotel, Killarney DAY 6 Imperial Hotel, Cork DAYS 7–8 Bewleys Hotel, Ballsbridge, or Cardiff Lane Hotel, Dublin DAY 9 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

TRAVELER REVIEWS “The trip was wonderful. Very good value for the price!”

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“Couldn’t have had a better tour guide and coach driver. We saw a lot and were provided with much of Ireland’s history. Wonderful trip.”—Judy R.

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

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DUBLIN

Exclusive Travel Club Vacation

Saturday, November 14–Friday, November 20, 2015

ST. PATRICK’S CATHEDRAL

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

Dublin is a treasure—a cosmopolitan capital with its traditional culture brilliantly preserved.

GUINNESS STOREHOUSE

$1,649

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES:

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

RESERVE BY: May 31, 2015

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EMERALD ISLE ESCAPE

RING OF KERRY

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

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

RESERVE BY: May 31, 2015

After deadline, call for availability.

A SELL-OUT IN 2013 AND 2014!

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$1,699

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES:

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

FEATURES:

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

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

TRIP PLANNER:

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

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

GOLDEN PRAGUE Sunday, July 5–Sunday, July 12, 2015

PRAGUE CASTLE

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he quintessential Bohemian capital, Prague draws an international crowd of art lovers, culture enthusiasts and, of course, romantics. An old and glorious city with history carved into every cobblestone of its narrow streets, Prague is one of the few European capitals whose architecture has remained unmarred by war for the last 600 years. The historic center offers a unique variety of architecture from thousand-year-old Romanesque rotundas to ornate Art Deco mansions. We’ll enjoy a special treat on our first night in Prague—a dinner cruise on the Vltava River and a chance to see the beautifully illuminated historic buildings and monuments. We’ve included a walking tour of Prague Castle—the largest castle area in the world—as well as a full day to discover the beauty of the Old Town Square (a medieval market square) and the poignant stories told by the old Jewish Quarter and cemetery.

Venturing into the Czech countryside, we’ll visit Karlovy Vary, a beautiful spa town located in Western Bohemia, where we’ll have a guided visit and free time for lunch and exploring on our own. (Don’t miss the magnificent riverside promenade!)

RESERVE BY: March 27, 2015

$2,639

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,989 for single reservations. Triple accommodations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Visitors to the Czech Republic are required to have travel/health insurance. The health insurance must cover medical services abroad with minimum coverage $38,000. You will be required to have proof of this coverage to enter the country. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled Air France flights from Boston to Prague, via Paris • Six nights’ four-star accommodations: Hotel Clarion Old Town • Breakfast daily • River Cruise with dinner • Farewell dinner at a Czech brewery • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local guide during excursions

FEATURES:

Half-day guided walking tour of Prague Castle, full-day guided walking tour of the Old Town and Jewish Quarter, full-day guided excursion to Karlovy Vary.

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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GETAWAY to ICELAND Sunday, September 27–Friday, October 2, 2015

BLUE LAGOON

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

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

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$1,749

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $1,729 per person triple occupancy; $1,999 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Travel Insured 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 • Sightseeing and touring • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of local Tour Host

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

THE AZORES

The Island of Sao Miguel Tuesday, September 29–Tuesday, October 6, 2015 Tuesday, October 6–Tuesday, October 13, 2015

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reathtaking volcanic craters, lush gardens, hot springs and stunning coastal views—the Azores are exquisite. A non-stop flight from Boston brings you to beautiful Sao Miguel—the Green Island—in just four-anda-half hours. From your downtown accommodations in colorful Ponta Delgada, you’re close to museums, monuments and historic landmarks as well as lively markets, lovely parks and plenty of cafés, restaurants and shops.

Visit the famous crater lakes at Sete Cidades—and perhaps discover why one lagoon is blue and the other green—the mystical Fire Lake, and the hot springs in the Valley of Furnas. You’ll be entertained at a tea plantation and passion fruit liqueur factory, enjoy a traditional Azorean feast cooked underground by the hot springs and stroll the winding paths at Terra Nostra Botanical Gardens. Add in quaint villages, tropical waterfalls, ocean views and a full day to explore on your own and you’ll understand why National Geographic rates the Azores as one of the top ten vacation spots in the world!

RESERVE BY: April 22, 2015 TRAVELER REVIEWS

“This trip was even better than I imagined it would be. What a place—clean, green, no crime, reasonable prices, nice people and raw beauty. My other trip with the Club was The Amalfi Coast and that was also amazing and lovely.”

—Barbara L.

SETE CIDADES

$2,219

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,219 per person triple occupancy; $2,519 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Travel Insured insurance is $145. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the insurance. Purchase must be made at time of booking.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip, non-stop, regularly scheduled SATA Airlines flights from Boston to Sao Miguel • Six nights’ four-star accommodations: Acores Atlantico, Ponta Delgada (or similar) • Thirteen meals: six breakfasts, two lunches, five dinners • Visit the crater lake areas of Sete Cidades, Valley of Furnas and Lagoa do Fogo • Enjoy a ceramic factory visit and a liqueur tasting • See the Caldeira Velha waterfall • Visit the Terra Nostra Botanic Gardens • Visit Europe’s only tea plantation • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Services of professional local Tour Manager

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LISBON and MADRID

Sunday, September 13–Sunday, September 20, 2015

BELEM TOWER, LISBON

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oin us in the sumptuous Iberian capitals of Madrid and Lisbon as we glimpse hundreds of years of history and a rich cultural heritage alive with tradition, food, wine and art—all to be savored in a sun-drenched climate. In Lisbon, the Old World is alive from the labyrinth of streets in the Moorish Alfama district to Belem Tower, the point of embarkation for the fearless navigators during the Age of Discovery. Our tour includes Jeronimo’s Monastery, the Monument to the Discoveries and a leisurely walk through the narrow streets of Alfama. Nothing is more typically Portuguese than her unique and indescribable fado music and you can experience this soul-stirring treasure on an included evening out. You’ll have free time to explore Lisbon’s remarkable collection of museums or simply wander café-strewn treelined streets. Cosmopolitan, artistic and vibrant—“no city on earth is more alive than Madrid,” says Lonely Planet. A panoramic tour gives us a glimpse at Madrid’s diverse neighborhoods and highlights—and admission to the Prado Museum. We’ll also enjoy an evening walking tour that ends with a flamenco show and dinner! Make time to visit the El Rastro market or the upscale shops in Salamanca and take a seat at an open-air café, especially the ones that skirt Plaza Mayor.

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MADRID

$2,359

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 Iberia Airlines flights from Boston to Lisbon, via Madrid, Lisbon to Madrid and Madrid to Boston • Six nights’ four-star accommodations • Breakfast daily • Guided, half-day panoramic tour of Madrid including admission to the Prado Museum • Guided evening walking tour of Madrid with Flamenco show and dinner • Guided, half-day panoramic tour of Lisbon • Evening Fado performance with dinner • Escorted, private, round-trip airport/hotel transfers

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–4 Hotel Turim Europa, Lisbon DAYS 5–7 Hotel Senator Gran Via 21, Madrid DAY 8 Return flight to Boston

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

BARCELONA HOLIDAY An Independent Adventure

Sunday, November 8–Saturday, November 14, 2015

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BARCELONA CENTER

cosmopolitan, historic, stunning—the C hic, iconic city of Barcelona “is the epitome of

European cool,” claims TripAdvisor. This vibrant coastal city has exciting nightlife, outstanding restaurants, gorgeous Art Deco architecture and Europe’s best-preserved Gothic quarter. Not to mention Barcelona’s signature attraction—Antonio Gaudi’s magnificent La Sagrada Familia Basilica. Enjoy the bohemian district of Raval or visit Poble Espanyol—a small replica village with its array of craft shops selling traditional goods—and the home of the famous flamenco show at Tablao de Carmen.

Sample incredible tapas in the city of their origin and ramble through Las Ramblas, a series of five lovely, lively streets packed with buskers, street vendors and colorful markets. Barcelona will recharge your senses—¡olé!

RESERVE BY: May 31, 2015

$1,729

per person double occupancy

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

Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

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

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

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PARIS ESCAPE

Saturday, October 24–Friday, October 30, 2015

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

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

$1,999

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES:

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

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THE FRENCH RIVIERA, PROVENCE & PARIS

Saturday, October 10–Sunday, October 18, 2015 $3,329* Saturday, April 16–Sunday, April 24, 2016 $3,349* INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. * Prices are per person double occupancy. Single reservations: October $3,829; April $3,849. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

INCLUDES:

PROVENCE

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

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

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

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

FEATURES:

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

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

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

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

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RESERVE BY: April 22, 2015

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THE GREEK ISLANDS

$4,039* $3,939*

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. * Prices are per person double occupancy. Single reservations: October $4,514; April $4,414. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $450.

INCLUDES:

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

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

Some say visiting Greece is a life-altering experience. Let’s find out!

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

FEATURES:

Athens tour including the Acropolis, the Parthenon, the Presidential Guard and Syntagma Square. Crete tour including Palace of Knossos. Santorini tour including Akrotiri excavations. Mykonos. OPTIONALS: Athens— Excursion to Cape Sounion, Greek Folklore Evening, Excursion to Delphi. Crete—Excursion to Hania and Fodhele. Santorini—Greek wine tasting and lunch. Mykonos—Excursion to Delos. ISTANBUL 3n post-tour extension $449 pp/do land and air. OPTIONALS ON EXTENSION: Whirling Dervishes performance; Bosphorus Straits cruise.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston

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

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KENYA WILDLIFE SAFARI Friday, October 9–Wednesday, October 21, 2015

$5,189

per person double occupancy

single word conjures stunning S afari—this visions of an epic adventure on the plains

of Africa. On this fascinating journey you’ll travel through the foothills of Mount Kenya, traverse the Great Rift Valley, visit the spectacular Masai Mara Game Reserve and Amboseli National Park, whose open plains are home to big game and are guarded by the imposing peak of Mount Kilimanjaro. Your once-in-a-lifetime safari experience is enhanced by game drives and walks; game viewing from a secret bunker; and a stay at an elevated tree hotel. As you experience all the wonders that Kenya’s best game parks have to offer you’ll exclaim what so few of us have ever said, “This is Africa!”

RESERVE BY: April 22, 2015 HIGHLIGHTS:

• Mount Kenya National Park: a UNESCO World Heritage Site; one of the most impressive landscapes in East Africa • Lake Nakuru: more than one million flamingoes literally turn the lake shores pink • Great Rift Valley: one of the natural wonders of the world—stretching from the Middle East down through Africa, reaching as far as Mozambique and visible from space • Masai Mara: known as Africa’s Greatest Wildlife Reserve, famous for the abundance of lion, the great wildebeest migration and the Masai people, well known for their distinctive custom and dress • Amboseli National Park: popular Kenya safari reserve due partly to its stunning view of Mount Kilimanjaro; buffalo, zebra, giraffe, gazelle and other plains game are plentiful in the park

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $5,929 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Passport and visa required. Per person deposit is $600.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Nairobi • Ten nights’ three- and four-star accommodations • 27 meals: nine breakfasts, nine lunches, nine dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Guide/Driver

FEATURES:

Giraffe Manor and Karen Blixen Estate, Mount Kenya National Park, Great Rift Valley, Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Amboseli National Park, game walk and seven game drives. OPTIONAL: TANZANIA 4n post-tour extension $1,449 pp/do.

TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–3 The Boma, Nairobi DAY 4 The Ark, Mount Kenya National Park DAYS 5–6 Kigio Wildlife Camp, Great Rift Valley DAYS 7–8 Siana Springs Tented Camp, Masai Mara DAY 9 The Boma, Nairobi DAYS 10–11 Amboseli Sentrim, Amboseli DAYS 12–13 Overnight return flight from Nairobi to Boston

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GALAPAGOS ISLANDS CRUISE and ECUADOR

Monday, November 2–Wednesday, November 11, 2015 $4,309* Monday, February 22–Wednesday, March 2, 2016 $4,409*

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

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

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INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. * Prices are per person double occupancy. Single reservations may be available upon request. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change.

Passport required. Per person deposit is $600.

INCLUDES:

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

FEATURES:

Quito Tour and the Equatorial Line Monument.

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

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

RESERVE BY: April 22, 2015 RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

Travel Club Select Extraordinary Destinations.

Longer Stays.

Multiple Departures.

The hallmark of The Travel Club 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 China! You’ll also be able to select your preferred travel dates!

On the next pages, you’ll find 17 exceptional travel experiences hand-picked by our staff. Each one has a set departure date and includes round-trip air and all fuel surcharges and fees. If any of the dates listed don’t fit in with your vacation plans, please call for additional dates. (Prices may vary.) Call for complete, day-by-day itineraries.

Travel Club Select: More Choice for Our Members.

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

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the BEST of the WEST The Good Life Tour!

Saturday, August 22–Friday, September 4, 2015 Saturday, October 3–Friday, October 16, 2015

nearly two weeks exploring, soaking S pend up and reveling in the best of the American

West on this rewarding and fun-filled vacation through California and Arizona—with a splash of Las Vegas thrown in for good measure. We’ll explore California from top to bottom and begin in San Francisco, with Chinatown, the Golden Gate Bridge and dinner on Pier 39. Soak in the stunning scenery along Monterey’s famous 17 Mile Drive on our way to John Steinbeck’s famous Cannery Row and the Big Sur coast to San Simeon and Hearst Castle. Reveling will be called for in beautiful Santa Barbara, described as a magical place where the culture of Europe meets the spirit of the West Coast. In Los Angeles we’ll take a walk on the Hollywood Walk of Fame before heading to glitzy Palm Springs, a desert oasis made famous during the heyday of Frank Sinatra and Bob Hope. Everybody loves San Diego—an ideal climate and 70 miles of pristine beach—in addition to a lovely Old Town, tranquil harbor and famous Balboa Park, the nation’s largest urban cultural park and ranked one of the Best Parks in the World. Our two-night stay in Scottsdale— Arizona’s famous resort town—starts off with a hands-on, old-fashioned chili cook-off and a tour of Phoenix, Camelback Mountain and Paradise Valley—a desert oasis surrounded by mountains and blessed with nearly 300 days of sunshine a year. After a brief visit to Sedona we’ll experience amazing views of the Grand Canyon from the South Rim before we head to our “inside the park” accommodations. And, because the lighting is thought to be more dramatic during the morning, we’ll have another look before we motor over to Las Vegas for two nights and a full day at leisure to explore, soak up and revel in!

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$3,949

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,899 per person triple occupancy; $5,149 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $205. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to San Francisco and Las Vegas to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 57 for details) • Thirteen nights’ first-class accommodations • Twenty meals: thirteen breakfasts, seven dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Flight from Boston

DAYS 1–2 Marriott Marquis, San Francisco, CA DAY 3

Monterey Marriott, Monterey, CA

DAY 4

Pepper Tree Inn, Santa Barbara, CA

DAYS 5–6 Palm Springs Hotel, Palm Springs, CA DAYS 7–8 San Diego Hotel, San Diego, CA DAYS 9–10 Courtyard by Marriott, Scottsdale, AZ DAY 11

Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

DAYS 12–13 Las Vegas Hotel, Las Vegas, NV DAY 14

Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

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THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS Visit Colorado and Utah

Friday, September 4–Saturday, September 12, 2015

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$2,799

per person double occupancy

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

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

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

SAVE $100 from above prices when you reserve by: February 27, 2015

$2,769 per person triple occupancy; $3,499 for single reservations. (Triple reservations will have rooms with two double beds.) Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $205. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Denver and Colorado Springs to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 57 for details) • Eight nights’ first-class accommodations • Twelve meals: eight breakfasts, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

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

Colorado National Monument and Rim Rock.

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

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Flight from Boston Sheraton Denver Downtown, Denver

DAYS 2–4 Doubletree Hotel Grand Junction, Grand Junction DAYS 5–6 Durango Strater Hotel, Durango DAYS 7–8 Doubletree Hotel Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs DAY 9

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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FRANCE MAGNIFIQUE

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hy do people visit France? Hmmm. If you have to ask, then you haven’t been there yet. So, let’s fix that. This is a journey of a lifetime. We’ll start in Paris which might literally be indescribable, although countless artists and writers have given it their best! Our adventure starts with a Seine sunset dinner cruise and a coach tour that shows off the city’s breathtaking architecture. Next we’ ll travel to the historic Normandy coast, home to WWII museums, monuments and cemeteries that serve as tribute to those who lived and died during the D-Day invasion in 1944. We’ll visit the Memorial Peace Museum, the Ranger Memorial and the Airborne Museum as well as the landing beaches. Then it’s on to the gorgeous Loire Valley, an enchanted land of vineyards, floral gardens and storybook Renaissance châteaux, and Provence: fields of lavender, charming medieval villages and a glorious regional cuisine. In Avignon we’ll stroll cobbled streets, indulge at a local café and explore the 14th-century papal palace before we settle in for two nights on the alluring Côte d’Azur in Nice.

Visits here include the walled medieval town of St. Paul de Vence, Grasse (famous for its perfumeries) and the famous Nice Flower Market. Our last excursion brings us to glittering Monaco and Monte Carlo. Now you’ll know why the world visits France!

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1

Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–3 Crowne Plaza ParisRepublique, Paris DAYS 4–5 Mercure Omaha Beach, Port-en-Bessin DAYS 6–7 Holiday Inn, Blois DAYS 8–9 Mercure Avignon Centre, Avignon DAYS 10–11 Hotel Nice Riviera, Nice DAY 12 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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$4,499

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $5,549 for single reservations. Single accommodations for this tour are limited and triple accommodations are unavailable. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $260. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Paris and Nice to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 57 for details) • TGV high-speed train from Paris to Avignon • Ten nights’ first-class accommodations • Fifteen meals: ten breakfasts, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

Paris: River Seine sunset dinner cruise, panoramic tour featuring Arc de Triomphe, Notre Dame Cathedral and the Champs-Elysees.

Normandy: Memorial Peace Museum, Omaha Beach Cemetery, La Pointe du Hoc Ranger Memorial, Airborne Museum, the landing beaches. Excursion to Loire Valley and visits to Château de Lucé Chenonceau and Château du Clos Lucé; tour and wine tasting in Vouvray.

Avignon walking tour including the Papal Palace. Excursion to St. Paul de Vence and Grasse. Nice: tour including Nice Flower Market and Promenade des Anglais. Excursion to Monaco and Monte Carlo. OPTIONALS: Paris—Versailles Palace; Paradis Latin Cabaret. Blois—L’Orangerie du Château dinner.

SAVE $200 from above prices when you reserve by: March 6, 2015 RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

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SAN FRANCISCO GETAWAY Including Napa Valley and Monterey

Sunday, September 20–Thursday, September 24, 2015

and breathtaking S anandFrancisco—unique ranked #3 of Best U.S. Cities in the

2013 Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards—is unforgettable with a hot arts scene, fabulous shopping, awesome bay views, the iconic Golden Gate Bridge and cable cars.

We’ll start this getaway with dinner on famous Pier 39—overlooking the Bay and providing postcard views of the Golden Gate and Bay bridges and Alcatraz—and a city highlights tour including Twin Peaks and Seal Rocks.

Journey to lush Napa Valley, home to more than 30 premium wineries and be treated to lunch in an elegantly restored Pullman car on the Napa Valley Wine Train. Our last day on the west coast is devoted to Monterey, whimsically called the greatest meeting of land, sea and sky. Have your camera ready as we hit famed 17 Mile Drive—widely recognized as one of the most scenic drives in the world, with aweinspiring vistas, legendary sites and natural treasures such as The Lone Cypress and Seal Rock. In Old Monterey, where California statehood began in 1949, we’ll have time to explore the restored historic buildings and Spanish adobes and shop at Cannery Row.

SAVE $100 from above prices when you reserve by: March 16, 2015

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$2,299

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,269 per person triple occupancy; $2,849 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $100. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to San Francisco • Private sedan transfers (see p. 57 for details) • Four nights’ first-class accommodations: San Francisco Marriott Marquis • Six meals: three breakfasts, one lunch, two dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

Pier 39 welcome dinner, city highlights tour, Napa Valley and Wine Train lunch, Monterey, 17 Mile Drive, Lone Cypress Tree, Seal Rock, Old Monterey, Cannery Row. OPTIONAL: Muir Woods.

For detailed day-by-day itineraries of all trips visit showofthemonth.com/travel or call 617-338-1111.

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AMERICA’S COWBOY COUNTRY

Grand Tetons, Jackson, Yellowstone, Badlands, Mt. Rushmore Tuesday, September 29–Tuesday, October 6, 2015

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he legend and culture of the cowboy is a romantic part of America’s past, and this classic western adventure takes us to the big landscapes and iconic destinations that cowboys helped make famous. In Jackson, Wyoming —the crow n jewel of the Northern Rockies—we discover a centuryold, authentic cowboy-town-turned-resort with Old West-style boardwalks fronting New West-style boutiques, galleries, restaurants and bars. Enjoy a relaxing float trip or exciting whitewater rafting adventure on the Snake River before winding through the towering peaks of Grand Teton National Park. Yellowstone National Park is incomparable, and as the first national park in the world it’s a true symbol of the west. Here we’ll watch for Old Faithful to erupt and hope to catch of glimpse of the free-ranging herds of buffalo. The astonishing scenery changes from mountains to prairies and back again as we travel through the incredible Bighorn Mountains and across the territory of the Great Sioux Nation. In the former gold rush town of Deadwood, home to true American originals Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane, we’ll have time to wander this once-rowdy western burg. This American experience concludes with two days in the Black Hills and Badlands of South Dakota—a landscape of steep canyons, spires and buttes—where we’ll visit the astonishing, still-in-progress and world’s la rgest scu lpt ure, the Crazy Horse Memorial, and be treated to a sound and light show as we gaze upon an illuminated Mt. Rushmore—a true American west icon.

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$3,149

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,119 per person triple occupancy; $3,999 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $205. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Jackson and Rapid City to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 57 for details) • Seven nights’ first-class accommodations • Twelve meals: seven breakfasts, one lunch, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

Jackson: river float trip or whitewater rafting trip.

Grand Teton National Park. Yellowstone National Park and Old Faithful. Cody, Wyoming and Buffalo Bill Historical Center. Bighorn Mountains. Deadwood tour, Black Hills Gold Rush story. Crazy Horse Memorial and Indian Museum of North America. Badlands National Park and Mt. Rushmore.

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

Flight from Boston The Lodge at Jackson Hole, Jackson, WY Old Faithful Snow Lodge, Yellowstone National Park Holiday Inn, Sheridan, WY Alex Johnson Hotel, Rapid City, SD Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

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SWITZERLAND, AUSTRIA and BAVARIA

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Wednesday, September 2–Friday, September 11, 2015

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ourney through an enchanted Alpine world alive with spectacular mountain scenery and picturesque cities and ‘burgs.’

Begin in charming Bern, famous for chocolate and cheese. Enjoy breathtaking Alpine views on the GoldenPass Panoramic Train.

Tour Lucerne—the Swiss Paradise on the Lake—before traveling through tiny Liechtenstein to Innsbruck. In Salzburg, you’ll dine at the historic St. Peter’s Restaurant, where legend has it both Charlemagne and Christopher Columbus once dined. Your central European visit will end in Bavaria and a trip to Neuschwanstein, one of Germany’s most famous castles.

$3,699

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,669 per person triple occupancy; $3,999 for single reservations. Single accommodations for this tour are limited. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $260. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

SAVE $200 from above prices when you reserve by: February 23, 2015

INCLUDES: • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Zurich and Munich to Boston • Private sedan transfers (see p. 57 for details) • Eight nights’ first-class hotel accommodations

• Twelve meals: eight breakfasts, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

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Thursday, October 1–Monday, October 12, 2015

xperience a thousand years of history, a poignant cultural heritage and a vibrant present on this ten-night journey of discovery.

Nearly destroyed during WWII, Warsaw is now rebuilt and revitalized! A highlight of our locally guided tour is a visit to what remains of the Warsaw Ghetto. In Czestochowa, Poland’s spiritual heart, we’ll visit the Jasna Gora Monastery, home to the pilgrimage icon of the Black Madonna. Our visit to the former concentration camp at Auschwitz is a pilgrimage of another kind as we pause and remember. At 700-year-old Marienburg Fortress, the largest castle in the world, we’ll learn about the Knights of the Teutonic Order during our guided tour.

$3,649

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $4,249 for single reservations. Single accommodations for this tour are limited and triple accommodations are unavailable. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $260. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

SAVE $200 from above prices when you reserve by: March 27, 2015

INCLUDES: • Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Warsaw, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 57 for details) • Ten nights’ first-class accommodations

• Fifteen meals: ten breakfasts, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

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illiam Wallace and Braveheart, the Loch Ness Monster, Sir Walter Scott’s Rob Roy, bagpipes and kilts, Bonnie Prince Charlie, moors and glens, clans and “lairds,” golf, whisky and haggis—all were birthed by a land of unimaginable beauty and a turbulent history.

Start in medieval and cosmopolitan Edinburgh and glimpse the Scottish Crown Jewels and the Queen’s official residence at Holyroodhouse.

Have a look at the Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and famous Old Course at St. Andrews, the birthplace of golf. From Inverness—the “Capital of the Highlands”— we’ll make a heart-wrenching visit to Culloden Battlefield before hopping a ferry to the Orkney Islands—a once-upon-a-time Viking stronghold. We’ll see the ruins of a Neolithic village and the Ring of Brodgar, a stone circle thought to be older than Stonehenge. Back in the Highlands we’ll visit the striking ruins of Urquhart Castle (where you won’t resist scanning the surface of the loch for Nessie) before we travel through the Great Glen. On the legendary Isle of Skye (known as the Misty Isle) we’ll visit Armadale Castle & Gardens and see the dramatic Cuillin Hills. Our tour ends with a journey across mysterious Rannoch Moor and a tasting at a Highland malt whisky distillery.

SAVE $200 from above prices when you reserve by: April 1, 2015 TRIP PLANNER:

DAY 1 Overnight flight from Boston DAYS 2–3 Radisson Blu Edinburgh, Edinburgh DAY 4 Kingsmills Hotel, Inverness DAYS 5–6 Royal Hoteol Thurso, Thurso DAYS 7–8 The Ballachulish Hotel, Ballachulish DAY 9 Grand Central Hotel, Glasgow DAY 10

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URQUHART CASTLE

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

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Edinburgh and Glasgow to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 57 for details) • Eight nights’ first-class accommodations • Fourteen meals: eight breakfasts, six dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

Scottish evening with traditional entertainment.

Edinburgh tour including Edinburgh Castle and Palace of Holyroodhouse. St. Andrews Royal and Ancient Clubhouse and Old Course. The Highlands.

Sheep dog demonstration. Inverness: visit Culloden Battlefield and Dunrobin Castle. Falconry display.

Ferry to Orkney Islands: visit Skara Brae, the Ring of Brodgar, Viking Kirkwall. Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle and the Great Glen. Isle of Skye: the Cuillin Hills, Armadale Castle & Gardens and Museum of the Isles. Journey through Glencoe and Rannoch Moor. Visit a whisky distillery for a tasting. Cruise on Loch Lomond.

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eijing boasts a remarkable mix of history and culture and we’ll experience the sublime, the traditional and the entertaining on this week-long holiday. Pause and reflect at Tiananmen Square and the exquisite Forbidden City—where we’ll enjoy an exclusive tour of the Treasure Hall. We’ll stretch our legs at the Great Wall of China, visit the Summer Palace, a masterpiece of landscape design, and the astonishing Lama Temple. We’ll enjoy a taste of Chinese culture with a traditional dim sum lunch and Beijing hot pot dinner; have lunch with a local family as you learn the art of dumpling making; take in an acrobatics show; ride through ancient Beijing on a rickshaw tour; and partake in a traditional tea ceremony. Add in visits to a silk factory, jade workshop, pearl factory and a calligraphy master and we’ll understand how this world-class city warmly welcomes visitors.

SAVE $100 from above prices when you reserve by: April 1, 2015

$3,099

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,069 per person triple occupancy; $3,599 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $260.

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

Passport and visa required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Beijing, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 57 for details) • Seven nights’ first-class accommodations: Traders Shangri La, Beijing • Fourteen meals: seven breakfasts, four lunches, three dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

BRITISH LANDSCAPES

Thursday, October 8–Saturday, October 17, 2015

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istoric splendor, modern flair and endless charm await on this popular eight-night holiday. A morning panoramic tour of London’s must-see postcard stops—Big Ben, Tower of London, Parliament, Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace—is topped off by a free afternoon and the option of dinner and a theater performance. We’ll visit scholarly Cambridge and medieval York before we travel the rolling hills on our way to bonnie Scotland. Edinburgh’s streets are crammed with both history and a vibrant cultural energy, from the UNESCO World Heritage site of the medieval old town to the abundance of shops, pubs and restaurants. As we make our way to Wales—rich in both history and legend—we cross England’s Lake District (“outlandishly beautiful,” says Lonely Planet) before tucking into our “royal” beds at Ruthin Castle Hotel.

SAVE $200 from above prices when you reserve by: April 3, 2015

$3,699

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,669 per person triple occupancy; $4,349 for single reservations. Single accommodations for this tour are limited. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $260. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to London • Private sedan transfers (see p. 57 for details) • Eight nights’ first-class accommodations • Twelve meals: eight breakfasts, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

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AMERICA’S CANYON COUNTRY

Thursday, October 15–Friday, October 23, 2015

$2,879

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $2,849 per person triple occupancy; $3,529 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $205. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

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merica’s legendary canyon country— an untamed landscape of spectacular scenery. Our exploration begins in colorful Scottsdale w ith a “ hands-on” Sa lsa Challenge, a visit with a Native American tribe member and a tour including Camelback Mountain and Paradise Valley.

Visit beautiful and “art-ful” Sedona before heading to Oak Creek Canyon and Kaibab National Forest on our way to the South Rim and a day exploring the Grand Canyon and historic Cameron Trading Post. From our hotel overlooking the blue waters of Lake Powell we journey through sacred Navajo territory to Monument Valley before a day spent in the scenic wonder of Bryce Canyon National Park and the red and white sandstone cliffs of Zion National Park. Our journey ends in the painted desert and man-made wonder of Las Vegas!

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Phoenix and Las Vegas to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 57 for details) • Eight nights’ first-class accommodations • Twelve meals: seven breakfasts, five dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

Scottsdale: Salsa Challenge, meet with Native American tribe member, Phoenix tour including Camelback Mountain, Paradise Valley and Old Town Scottsdale. Sedona, Oak Creek Canyon, Kaibab National Forest, Grand Canyon, South Rim drive. Lake Powell and Monument Valley. Bryce Canyon National Park. Zion National Park. Las Vegas.

OPTIONALS: Sedona—Jeep Tour.

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

Flight from Boston Courtyard by Marriott, Scottsdale, AZ Grand Canyon National Park, AZ Lake Powell Resort, Page, AZ Zion Park Inn, Zion National Park, UT Paris Hotel, Las Vegas, NV Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

RESERVE by phone: 617-338-1111

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NORTHERN CALIFORNIA TREASURES Sonoma Wine Country & Napa Valley Wine Train

Sunday, October 11–Monday, October 19, 2015

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f we can say so ourselves, this is an absolutely amazing trip! We’ll start in San Francisco—eccentric, eclectic and uninhibited—and be wowed by its diverse neighborhoods and world-famous icons (Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf and Nob Hill, to name a few). Travelling east we’ll head into the Sierra Nevada wilderness to Yosemite National Park, a jaw-dropping landscape of towering granite cliffs, Alpine meadows, hundred-year-old trees and waterfalls. A tour of Old Sacramento’s historical district brings us back to the California Gold Rush with more than 60 restored gold rush-era buildings, wooden sidewalks, cobbled streets and gas lamps. At the California State Railroad Museum (the best in the U.S.) we’ll learn about railroad history in California and the West through exhibits of beautifully restored railroad cars and locomotives. Adored by Mark Twain—a “noble sheet of blue water”—and named “Best Lake in America” by USA Today in 2012, we’ll be mesmerized by the crystal blue waters nestled among mountain peaks as we enjoy a paddlewheeler cruise of gorgeous Lake Tahoe. Spend two nights in Santa Rosa in the center of the Sonoma wine region and start with a visit to a famed local winery before a stop at the Olive Press—the most highly awarded olive oil producer in the nation—for a tasting! From here we travel through treasured vineyards to our premier destination—Napa Valley— and board the restored Pullman cars of the elegant Napa Valley Wine Train for a relaxing journey through incredible scenery and a one-of-a-kind farewell dinner.

SAVE $100 from above prices when you reserve by: April 3, 2015

$3,049

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,019 per person triple occupancy; $3,849 for single reservations. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $205. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Per person deposit is $300.

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to San Francisco, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 57 for details) • Eight nights’ first-class accommodations • Twelve meals: eight breakfasts, four dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

San Francisco: Fisherman’s Wharf dinner, guided tour. Yosemite National Park with tram tour. Sacramento guided tour. Excursion to Lake Tahoe with paddlewheeler cruise.

California State Railroad Museum. Sonoma: Olive Press, excursion to Napa with Napa Valley Wine Train and dinner.

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1 DAYS 1–2

DAYS 3–4 DAYS 5–6 DAY 7–8 DAY 9

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

Flight from Boston Marriott at Fisherman’s Wharf, San Francisco The Hotel at Black Oak Casino Resort, Sonora Hyatt Regency, Sacramento Fountain Grove Inn, Santa Rosa Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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SUNNY PORTUGAL

$3,049

per person double occupancy

INCLUDES round-trip airfare, fuel surcharge and all air taxes and fees. $3,019 per person triple occupancy; $3,349 for single reservations. Single accommodations for this tour are limited. Fuel surcharge, air taxes and fees subject to change. Cancellation waiver and travel insurance is $260. Although not required, we recommend purchasing the waiver. Purchase must be made at time of booking. Passport required. Per person deposit is $300.

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ome of the world ’s great explorers departed from Portugal, though as you discover the beauty and charm of Portugal’s “Silver Coast,” you’ll wonder why they ever left! Enjoy three nights in the beautiful Algarve, whose mild climate and attractive beaches lure visitors from across Europe.

You’ l l d iscover bot h Moor ish a nd Renaissance influences in the historic resort town of Lagos—associated with both Prince Henry the Navigator and Vasco da Gama— and visit the fortress, School of Navigation and “compass rose” in Sagres. Discover the historic walled city of Evora and the 13th century castle of Alentejo before a one-night stay at a country resort set amidst 3,000 acres of vineyards, farms and cork trees.

Enjoy a Libson tour that highlights the Moorish Alfama Quarter, the Monument to the Discover ies a nd Jeronimo’s Monastery. Stroll the resort town of Sintra—the summer home of Portuguese kings for 600 years—and picture-perfect Obidos before a visit to the pilgrimage site of Fatima. In addition to Portugal’s breathtaking scenery you’ll experience a traditional Fado performance, winery tours and tastings, a cooking demonstration and a visit to a family-run hand-painted tile shop.

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Lisbon, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 57 for details) • Eight nights’ first-class accommodations • Fourteen meals: eight breakfasts, six dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

Algarve and resort town of Lagos. 16th-century fortress at Sagres. Views of Cape of St. Vincente.

Excursion to Faro and tour its historic center. Visit a local cork factory and museum and a tasting of the local liqueur. Portuguese cuisine cooking demonstration. Excursion to village of Monsaraz and winery tour and tasting. Overnight stay at a country resort. Visit historic Evora and a tile shop.

Visit wine museum at Fonseca Winery. Cascais.

Lisbon city tour including the Moorish Alfama Quarter, Monument to the Discoveries, Jeronimo’s Monastery and Belem Tower. An evening of folkloric dances and Fado. Explore Sintra and the Silver Coast. Visit the pilgrimage site of Fatima. OPTIONALS: Algarve—Cruise with cave expedition, Portimao Museum and dinner.

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

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1 DAY 2 DAYS 3–5 DAY 6 DAYS 7–9 DAY 10

Overnight from Boston Marriott Lisbon, Lisbon Vila Gale Lagos, Algarve Vila Clube de Campo, Beja Vila Gale Cascais Hotel, Cascais Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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SAN ANTONIO GETAWAY Sunday, November 1–Thursday, November 5, 2015 or

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HOLIDAY GETAWAY

Thursday, December 3–Monday, December 7, 2015

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s the song says “The stars at night, are big and bright, deep in the heart of Texas,” and that’s where we’ll be on this fournight getaway to laid-back San Antonio.

Historic and cosmopolitan, San Antonio manages this combination easily with a vibrant arts scene, monuments, museums and architecture.

And, we’ll be front and center from our accommodations located right on the famous San Antonio River Walk—a network of “cypresslined paths, arched bridges and lush landscapes” providing pedestrian-only access to eateries and cultural sites. We’ll enjoy both a city tour and river cruise that highlight the Mission San Jose and the Alamo, scene of the famous battle during the1836 Texas revolution against Mexico. At the LBJ Ranch in Stonewall we’ll view the “Texas White House,” before heading into the heart of the rural Hill Country at the German settlement of Fredericksburg and Bandera—the “Cowboy Capital of the World”—for a traditional Texas barbecue and entertainment at an authentic dude ranch. Be sure to doff your new Stetson for a spectacular farewell dinner at Sandy Oaks Olive Orchard where we’ll savor a Texas-inspired menu and local wine!

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

SAVE $100 from above prices when you reserve by: June 24, 2015

MISSION SAN JOSE

$1,799

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES:

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to San Antonio, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 57 for details) • Four nights’ first-class accommodations: Omni La Mansion del Rio • Six meals: four breakfasts, two dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring (the December program differs slightly, call for details) • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

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

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CHARM OF THE SOUTH At the Holidays

Sunday, December 6–Friday, December 11, 2015

$2,299

per person double occupancy

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

INCLUDES: CRANE COTTAGE, JEKYLL ISLAND CLUB HOTEL

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

than during the holidays and we’ll experience the South’s legendary charm on this historyrich stroll through South Carolina and Georgia! In Charleston—“America’s BestMannered City”—you’ll experience a city brimming with celebrated Colonial, Antebellum and Victorian homes, visit Boone Hall plantation decked in its holiday best and enjoy an enchanting drive through James Island County Park sparkling with more than 500,000 Christmas lights. Travel through Carolina’s scenic Low Country to charming Beaufort, “Queen of the Carolina Sea Islands,” sparkling with Christmas cheer.

The largest National Historic Landmark District in the U.S., Savannah’s unique allure is at its most brilliant during the holidays with shops, historic homes and restaurants beckoning with lights and decorations. Travel along the pristine Georgia coast, home of the Golden Isles, and see vast marshlands, winding rivers and beautiful beaches before arriving at the exclusive Jekyll Island Club Hotel—handsomely decorated for the season—and a wonderful two-night stay. We’ve included a historic district tour and leisure time before an afternoon of Christmas caroling and refreshments.

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• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Charleston and Jacksonville, FL to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 57 for details) • Five nights’ first-class accommodations • Eight meals: five breakfasts, three dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

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

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

TRIP PLANNER:

DAYS 1 Flight from Boston DAYS 1–2 The Mills House Hotel, Charleston, SC DAY 3 Doubletree Historic Savannah, Savannah, GA DAYS 4–5 Jekyll Island Club, Jekyll Island, GA DAY 6 Return flight to Boston or similar hotel accommodations

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

$2,699

per person double occupancy

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

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

There will be free time to explore independently or take an optional tour before the Gala New Year’s Dinner Dance complete with live entertainment and a champagne toast at midnight. On New Year’s day you’ll take your reserved seat for prime viewing of the magnificent parade before departing for San Diego with its ideal climate, 70 miles of pristine beaches and world-class attractions.

A locally guided tour includes the Gaslamp quarter, Balboa Park, Coronado Island and Old Town San Diego. And, if you just don’t want the fun to end—why not sign up for the two night extension in Las Vegas!

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

• Round-trip regularly scheduled flights from Boston to Los Angeles and San Diego to Boston, via a connecting city • Private sedan transfers (see p. 57 for details) • Five nights’ first-class accommodations • Eight meals: five breakfasts, three dinners • Round-trip airport/hotel transfers • Sightseeing and touring • Services of professional Tour Director

FEATURES:

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

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

TRIP PLANNER: DAY 1 DAYS 1–3

DAYS 4–5 DAY 6

RESERVE online: showofthemonth.com/travel

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