White Mountain Cool Off

August 29th -31st, 2023 Tuesday-Thursday

$499 (Double Occupancy) $110 (Single Supplement)

Day One: Run away with us this summer to Arizona’s beautiful White Mountains and escape the heat of the Valley! We’ll enjoy several great stops including one for lunch on self in historic Payson as we journey to Pinetop, Arizona. Late afternoon we’ll check into the Hon-Dah Casino Resort our headquarters for the next two nights. Nothing fancy, the Hon-Dah hotel rooms are clean and cozy, with brand new bedding. Dinner is on self tonight at the Indian Pine Restaurant, where the very affordable menu offers something for everyone. Enjoy a free evening with a cocktail at Spirits Bar, or relax in the heated pool, spa or sauna. Hon-Dah’s casino offers over 800 slots and live poker, if you enjoy a little gambling.

Day Two: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then we’re off to explore a land of thick pine forests, crystal mountain lakes, lush green meadows and abundant watchable wildlife. This high-country destination offers scenery much like Canada or the Pacific Northwest and at elevations of 6,500 to 9,000 feet temperatures that average 30 degrees cooler than the Phoenix area. Arizona’s White Mountains are also home to ten sparkling lakes our focus for this scenic driving tour. We’ll explore as much as time allows, with a stop along the way for lunch, on self. Late afternoon we ’ll return to our hotel to enjoy dinner, on self, at the Indian Pine Restaurant and a free evening.

Day Three: Breakfast is included at the hotel, then it’s bags out and we’re headed for home. We’ll enjoy a scenic loop on our return to the Valley, taking us through the Salt River Canyon a 2,000 foot-deep river canyon, so gorgeous and loaded with history that it is often referred to as the Little Grand Canyon. This stretch of highway is broad and well-paved offering some of the most dramatic views ever seen from a window! We’ll make our way into Globe, where we’ll stop for lunch on self at Guayo’s Mexican Restaurant, where the price is right and the food is great. After lunch we’ll hightail it for home with plenty of great sightseeing along the way. Arizona’s beautiful White Mountains offer a fabulous and affordable summertime escape! We hope you’ll join us!

August Tours

“Southwest Adventure Series” EAST

The Lakes of Prescott

August 1st, Tuesday…………………..$110

There are four beautiful lakes in Prescott: Goldwater, Watson, Willow and Lynx. We’re going to visit them all, with a stop first on Prescott’s famous Whiskey Row for lunch on self. Once a block of 40 saloons driven by the gold rush culture, Whiskey Row drew cowboys, gamblers, prospectors, bawdy girls and outlaws. Today Whiskey Row is home to not just its saloons, but also galleries, charming shops, antique stores and several wonderful restaurants. After lunch we’re off to Goldwater Lake, the jewel in the crown of the Prescott National Forest. From here we ’ll head northeast to enjoy a spectacular driving tour of Watson and Willow Lakes. Known as the twin lakes, Watson and Willow are in the Granite Dells of Prescott, an area so scenic that it has seen more than its fair share of western movie shoots and was once home to the very popular Garden of the Gods Resort. An otherworldly stretch of gigantic boulders, Granite Dells runs along Granite Creek, with Watson and Willow Lakes sitting right in the middle making for the most remarkable of vistas. From here we’ll make our way to Lynx Lake, in the cool and pinescented Bradshaw Mountains. So completely different from the twins, Lynx Lake is heavily wooded, and surrounded by tall Ponderosa pines, scrub oak and Manzanita. This lovely area is home to a wide variety of wildlife, offering a fantastic connection to nature and a dramatic ending to a Kindred Tours Classic!

Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

“Southwest Adventure Series” WEST

The Lakes of Prescott

August 2nd, Wednesday……………..$110

See August 1st for the complete itinerary. Depart: NW 9 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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Southwest Adventure Series” EAST Snowbowl’s Scenic Gondola Ride

August 7th, Monday……………….….$128

We’re heading into the Flagstaff area to experience the exciting new Snowbowl Scenic Gondola Ride to the top of Arizona your opportunity to enjoy expansive views from the San Francisco Peaks at 11,500 feet! On a clear day we’ll see the cinder cone volcanic field, the red rocks in Sedona, and as far as the Grand Canyon. The gondola ride offers wonderful opportunities for photography, wildlife observation, and a great escape from the heat of the Valley. We’ll also enjoy lunch on self at Snowbowl’ s Agassiz Restaurant, offering a rustic atmosphere, additional out- door seating, live music, a full bar, and a menu that runs from sandwiches and burgers to homemade soups and fresh salads. Reservations must be booked in advance. Don’t wait!

Depart: Mesa 8 a.m. Scts 8:30 a.m. Phx 8:45 a.m. R: 6 p.m.

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Southwest

Adventure

Series” WEST Snowbowl’s Scenic Gondola Ride

August 8th, Tuesday…………………..$128

See August 7th for the complete itinerary.

Depart: NW 9 a.m. R: 7 p.m.

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Southwest Adventure Series”

Meteor Crater & Barringer Space Museum

August 10th, Thursday………………..$129

Over 50,000 years ago space and earth came together when a huge iron-nickel meteorite, approximately 150 feet wide and weighing several hundred thousand tons, impacted an area outside of Flagstaff, with a force 150 times greater than an atomic bomb. The result of this impact was devastation for miles and the creation of the giant bowl-shaped cavity we call Meteor Crater, which measures 550 feet deep and almost a mile wide. Today you can experience the Crater in an air-conditioned indoor viewing area, outside on one of the observation decks and self-guided trails, or on a guided tour along the rim. We’ll explore Meteor Crater Visitor Center, one of the most popular attractions in Northern Arizona. Discovery Center & Space Museum boasts hands-on exhibits and displays, where you can immerse yourself in the science and history of meteorite impacts around the world and we’ll enjoy Impact! Theater to learn about the history and geology of the crater. Before visiting Meteor Crater, we’ll enjoy lunch on self at the award-winning Turquoise Room at La Posada Hotel the last of the great railroad hotels. Considered to be the finest restaurant in the Four Corners Region, the Turquoise Room offers a fabulous and affordable lunch menu, reflecting the unique flavors of the Southwest. Join us for this remarkable tour!

Depart: NW 7 a.m. Phx 7:30 a.m. Scts 7:45 a.m Mesa 8:15 a.m. R: 7 p.m.

“Club Style Series

San Diego

Summertime Getaway

Aug 15-18, Tues-Fri…………………….$899 This trip is full. Use the Waitlist.

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Club Style Series”

Mystery Tour

Back by Popular Demand!

August 21st, Monday…………………..$85

Dress comfortably, lunch is included. That’s all we’re gonna say!

Depart: NW 8 a.m. Phx 8:30 a.m. Scts 8:45 a.m. Mesa 9:15 a.m. R: 7 p.m.

“The Backyard Series”

Dream Girls at Phoenix Theatre

August 23rd, Wednesday…….………$154

Presented on the Main Stage at Phoenix Theatre, with fabulous front & center seating!

From dream to diva every star has a story in this glamorous, high-energy, Motown-minted hit. Inspired by acts like Diana Ross and The Supremes, Dreamgirls follows the journey of Effie, Deena, and Lorrell as they rise to stardom in the 60s – and quickly learn what’s beneath the glitz and glam of success. Fame, fortune, and competition push their friendship to the limit in this high-energy musical told through gospel, R&B, smooth pop, and disco – featuring hits like “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going” and “One Night Only.” You’re going to love this sensational story of sisterhood, perseverance, betrayal, and triumph – and question the price you’d pay for fame. We’ll also enjoy dinner, on self, before the show, in the Downtown Gilbert Heritage District, where a collection of over 30 fantastic restaurants line a very walkable Main Street and there is sure to be something wonderful for everyone. Do not miss this spectacular night on the town!

Depart: NW 3 p.m. Scts 3:30 p.m. Mesa 4 p.m. R: 10